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Spring in to the season with the latest styles inspired by the Cherry Blossom Festival's centennial celebrations Photographer: Yvonne Taylor Stylist: Stara Pezeshkian (STARA GLAM), affiliated with T.H.E Artist Agency. Stylist Assistant: Bridget Thompson Hair: Darrell Thompson Make–up: Kim Reyes PR: John Paul Hamilton Manicurist:Titilayo Bankole Model: Leslie Wilcox [gallery ids="100747,121712,121708,121702" nav="thumbs"]
Yvonne Taylor Fashion Editor www.yvonnetaylorphoto.com Lauretta McCoy Creative Director for Fashion www.laurettajmccoy.com Photographer/Post Digital Yvonne Taylor Makeup & Styling Lauretta McCoy Model Nicoline for Stomp Management Artist Hair Isabel Azocar Senior Stylist for Hela Salon and Spa Chevy Chase Nails Titilayo Bankole The Manicurist Photographers Assistant Michael Taylor [gallery ids="100218,106160,106156,106153" nav="thumbs"]
Holiday Preview
Photography Yvonne Taylor yvonnetaylorphoto.com Designer Tsyndyma www.tsyndymaonline.com To purchase the styles you see click here. Makeup and Hair Lorena Arellano Model Casandra Tressler [gallery ids="100388,111332,111340,111337" nav="thumbs"]
Nuptial Bliss
The latest wedding fashion shot at The Goodstone Inn & Estate located at 36205 Snake Hill Road, Middleburg Virginia 20117 Photographer: Yvonne Taylor Stylist: Liana Vassila Hair: Kenny West from Hela Salon Makeup: Carl Ray from The Four Seasons Flowers: Barbara Von Elm from Growing Wild Floral Co. Model: Allyn Rose, Miss Maryland 2011 YvonneTaylorPhoto.com CarlRayMakeupArtist.com [gallery ids="100491,117527,117493,117517,117501,117513" nav="thumbs"]
Cherry Fever
Bloom with these cherry-picked items inspired by the colors of spring. On location at Oak Hill Cemetery, Georgetown. Photographer: Jodi King Stylist: Adra Williams Stylist Assistant and Make Up- Samantha Boyce Hair: Devin Rice Production Assistant: Emma Watters Location: Oak Hill Cemetery, Georgetown Models: Casandra Tressler of T.H.E. Artist Agency Sherita DeHonney of Stomp Model Management Spring Orange Fever Left: Earrings: Dalton Pratt, Kara Ross Necklace: Dalton Pratt, Kara Ross Dress: Everard's Clothing Bracelets: Dalton Pratt, Kara Ross Shoes: Model's own Right: Earrings: Dalton Pratt, Kara Ross Blazer: Everard's Clothing, Insight Blouse: Everard's Clothing Necklace: Belonging to crew Bracelets: Dalton Pratt, Kara Ross Pants: Helia's Shoes: Steve Madden Spring Black & White Fever LEFT: HAT: Everard's Clothing, by Anthony from The Hattery in Washington, DC EARRINGS: Dalton Pratt BLAZER: Everard's Clothing, Insight RIGHT: BLOUSE: Everard's Clothing, Byron Lars Beauty Mark SHORTS: Urban Chic, Alice + Olivia EARRINGS: Dalton Pratt, Kara Ross Spring White Fever 16 March 21, 2012 GMG, INC. RIGHT: DRESS: Urban Chic, Shoshanna NECKLACE: Helia's EARRINGS: Dalton Pratt LEFT: DRESS: Urban Chic, Beyond Vintage EARRINGS: Helia's NECKLACE: Everard's Clothing SHOES: Steve Madden Spring Green & Red Fever LEFT: DRESS: Helia's NECKLACE: Dalton Pratt RIGHT: DRESS: Everard's Clothing, Insight NECKLACE: Helia's EARRINGS: Dalton Pratt, Lisa Cotten BRACELETS: Dalton Pratt, Kara Ross IPHONE CASE WITH SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL: Dalton Pratt [gallery ids="100604,100605,100606,100607" nav="thumbs"]
Wedding Celebration Album
When it comes to your wedding day, there is more to consider than you can shake a bouquet at. That's why it can be helpful to talk to friends and family who have already been through the conjugal ringer. So, to get some firsthand words of wisdom, The Georgetowner spoke with a few friends who have recently tied the knot, and asked them about special wedding day tips, how to keep from getting overwhelmed, standout memories and more. Here's what they said: Chandra Anderson ------ Take time to absorb the moments of the day—it flies by so quickly. You've already done everything you can do to prepare by that point, so try not to worry about the little things you've been fretting about, like the caterers or the floral arrangements. If you don't step back and focus on enjoying the moment you're in, you wedding day will fly by you before you realize it had even arrived. Alexandra and Kristopher Powell ------ On a logistical level, limit yourself to researching only three to five vendors for each element of your wedding (bands, caterers, etc…). Any more than that and the choices start to become overwhelming. On an emotional level, take a moment with your new spouse to step back and take it all in on your wedding day. It will fly by so fast, it's worth taking a mental picture so you both can always remember how the day felt. Rina and Keith Lippert ------ We each wrote down five things we love about the other. On the day of the wedding, we put it in a "love note" and read them to one another. It put the focus on what the day is truly about. It's easy to get lost in focusing on things that don't matter, but the bigger picture is what's important here. David and Ashley Murray ------ If you don't have a plan for your wedding cake already, consider doing something creative. We ordered a customized cake from Creative Cakes in Silver Spring, and it was one wedding expense that we had no regrets about. Our guests were raving! Ours was also the last wedding to be held at Halcyon House. My father, Chris Murray, having opened Govinda Gallery around 1975, held his first Govinda party there. So we are deeply connected to Halcyon House and were really honored to close it out with our wedding. John Dreyfuss is a pillar of Georgetown for us, he's invested more than three decades of energy into taking care of that house—and his sculpture studio in the basement is just amazing. We wouldn't have been able to have such a wonderful wedding if it wasn't for John. He's been such a good friend. I can't think of a more elegant house in Georgetown, or a better wedding venue in the city, than Halcyon House. Yvonne Taylor, photographer ------ We only had three months to plan my daughter Noelle's wedding from the time she told me she was getting married. I'm in the business, which makes things a little easier, but it was still daunting. We went to a wedding planner, but realized that we could do a lot of this ourselves. So we made it a community effort among friends and family. I've been a part of some pretty expensive weddings, but my daughter's ended up being very organic and real, and it was actually one of the most enjoyable weddings I've ever been to. I catered it myself, we held the party in my home. It became less about the event and the spectacle, and we were able to focus more on what the day is really about: love, family, friends and the moment. Bottom line is don't let the money scare you, because there are ways around spending $80,000 on your big day. I know people who have waited for years to get married just because of how much it costs. Remember, a wedding is ultimately about love and family, not a flashy reception. Aaro Keipi, Wedding Photographer ------ As a photographer, take advantage of unique situations. An overcast day like the one in my photo actually added a nice atmosphere and light to the photo ops for this outdoor wedding. Liji George ------ It's great to incorporate traditions from both sides of the family. We had a cross-cultural wedding, and it really brought everyone together in a unique but familiar atmosphere. [gallery ids="100490,117506,117498,117465,117490,117473,117484" nav="thumbs"]
Remembering Alexander McQueen
The world has been hit by one tragedy after another in recent times, some so immeasurable they leave you reeling: Haiti, Michael Jackson, Lee McQueen. These disasters ask us to pause and evaluate the beautiful, fragile gifts of life. Certainly, they focus attention on the gift that cultural icons give to the world. Lee McQueen, founder and designer of Alexander McQueen Brand, was fashion royalty, but more important, a cultural maverick. His artistic expression was free-spirited yet articulate. Not many artists can tread the waters of the avant-garde movement and achieve critical success. We might not know about his design process. Some say his corsets and shoes are un-wearable and for all we know he could have white-knuckled his way through pre-season. But the result on the runway was beautiful and pure genius. I believe he was successful because he had the trappings and skills of the exquisite tailor coupled with the very elusive uncensored imaginative eye. He could push the envelope, think outside the box. McQueen is a metaphor for life. He was fearless in his approach and forward thinking. I see him as a rebel and a magician, uncompromising in his exploration and delivery of transformational work even when industry watchers were sometimes displeased with what he did. Fashionistas and socialites welcome his courage and have been photographed in his garments. His A-list of admirers is long and includes Naomi Campbell, Drew Barrymore, Zoe Saldana, Beyonce, Liv Tyler, Nicole Kidman, Rihanna, Kate Moss, Victoria Beckham and, of course, Lady Gaga and heiress Daphne Guinness, both of whom have defied the odds and gone out in his 10-inch heels despite nay-sayings of it being insane or at the very least, bone breaking. Since his death there has been a rush to get even the smallest memento of his collection, such as his skull-tattooed scarves. The skull is truly representative of the special energy flowing through McQueen's work — graphic, defiant, natural, repulsive, yet appealing. As an artist myself, I love the silhouette of his clothes. There is always something in his collection for me to applaud. A woman could wear one of his pieces and feel like a lady yet a biker chick could keep her identity and be just as comfortable in the same ensemble. He was adopted by the youth but equally loved by the more mature, who would be appropriately dressed yet still feel youthful, even fanciful in his designs. When I look back over his many collections, I see he truly understands the complexity and depth of the woman's psyche and how that defines her desire to dress. McQueen's designs were accessible and relevant but still on the edge. Take his jackets in his most recent collection, "Plato's Atlantis," tailored for business though clearly exposing the soft curves on the women's body, constructed out of suit fabric that holds it shape and goes effortlessly from business to evening. But McQueen put his stamp on the shoulders, making the shoulder pads a little extreme, powerful, but not enough to take away from the feminine contour of the jacket. Yet there is just enough padding to allow the woman to secretly live the rebelliousness of his runway collection. "Plato's Atlantis," his spring 2010 collection, is an undersea carnival, stirring the innate love of story within us all. He made it a priority to create the fairytale experience, to bring out the inner rebel without sacrificing the charm of his designs. He created the means for people to depart from their everyday reality and into fantasy and make believe. McQueen's death is a sad loss. I can't imagine the catwalk without him. Lauretta McCoy is the Georgetown Media Group's creative director for fashion. [gallery ids="99046,99047,99048,99049,99050,99051" nav="thumbs"]
In Memoriam:
Late last year, a rising fashion model and her sister died in a horrific car accident after leaving Georgetown. This month, we remember Lizzie and Victoria Stefan. I met Elizabeth Stefan when she was just 14 years old in the summer of 2004. I knew when I saw her she had an instinct for creating characters on the printed page. With her tall slender frame, angelic heart face and a perfect full mouth that relaxed into a pout, I was immediately inspired to shoot editorial pictures of her. She had a sharp wit and I thoroughly enjoyed her company. My photography team went to work and transformed this girl from Centreville, VA into a creature full of mystique and allure. The tall boots, bustier, couture shirt and long leather jacket made her look like she was born in the clothes. It was the beginning of a connected relationship that would last the rest of her life. As she developed her skills and traveled to all the model haunts, she became very comfortable with the world community of young women who are always en route to wherever the market and season dictated. She would return to Washington and drop in to show me the work she was doing. ?It was not an easy journey for Lizzie. She was truly her own person, even a little off rhythm at times, and struggled to fit in. Somehow she always found her way. We continued to work together and she gained the confidence I knew she would need to negotiate the tumultuous landscape of a business in constant flux. Lizzie's career was just truly beginning to take shape and her client list was growing in New York when I called her to do a job for me. We had not worked together for a year or so and I was looking forward to it. I always got what I wanted whenever I worked with her, and knew the client would be happy. She stopped by to see me and we talked about it. That was in November 2009, she was coming home for Christmas and we were both excited. I was on location in South Carolina when I received a message on Facebook from the mother of another model, Amber, who had risen in the ranks alongside Lizzie. I couldn't believe what I was seeing. She asked me if I'd heard a rumor about Lizzie being killed in a car accident the night before. I was stunned. I was certain it wasn't true. Lizzie would never miss a shoot! ?She had worked with my son Matthew Taylor doing short films. They were some of his favorite pieces. He had sold her the black Jaguar he bought when he graduated from college a while back and I felt a wave of sickness as I thought about her in my son's car. My phone started buzzing and finally it was confirmed that she and her sister were returning from Washington late in the evening and hit a jersey wall head on. Her sister Victoria was driving. They were both killed instantly. I packed my gear and immediately left Hilton Head for home. ?We had gotten to know the family and immediately understood where all that personality and beauty came from. Lizzy's mother was striking and we were not surprised to learn she had been a former Miss Sweden. Her other two sisters were just as lovely and each was distinctly different. Her father was the rock and spent time in Iraq while Eva, her mother, held everything together. I could see by all the family photos and having spent time with the girls they were a family of passion, and thoroughly enjoyed each other. If you knew Lizzie you would never forget her. She left an indelible mark on everyone she encountered. ?We have lost a truly complex and vivacious woman whose humor and love for beauty will prevail. Lizzie's mother was highly surprised when she received a portrait of Lizzie painted by Peter Max the artist. It was no surprise to me that the artist recognized her as a person worthy of being immortalized in the capture of the painter's hand. Knowing Lizzie, or Lisi as she was known in the business, I can laugh even now at the casualness and ease of her ability to form lasting relationships with all kinds of people with little or no effort. She was truly the genuine article. [gallery ids="99127,102671,102663,102658" nav="thumbs"]
Every fall, we are shown the trends of what will be come spring. During Fashion Week, designers and "houses" display their latest collections in runway shows. These events let the industry know what's "in" and what's "out" for the season. Enjoy our pick of "ins" for 2012 and be a winner in the game of fashion. Photographer: Yvonne Taylor Make-Up Artist: Carl Ray, The Four Seasons Hair: Consuella Lopez, assisted by Jason Paul, Hela Salon & Spa, the Collection Manicurist: Titilayo Bankole, www.titilayobankole.com Stylist: Stara Pezeshkian, T.H.E. Artist Agency Model: Leslie Caroline Wilcox Producer: John Paul Hamilton [gallery ids="100296,107512,107520,107517" nav="thumbs"]
Dress: "Wallis" silk tulle drop waist ball gown designed by Modern Trousseau. "Wallis" sash with beaded embroidery. Available at Hitched Bridal Couture in Georgetown. Pendant: Enhancer featuring diamond brilliant round set in 5 hearts at Adeler Jewelers in Great Falls 18 KTY white gold and diamond over 12.0 carats of brilliant diamonds set in an open lattice work design. Ring: 14KTY two tone, featuring Blue Spinel bezel mounted diamond set in half moon filligree details of Adeler Jewelers in Great Falls Floral Design - Ultra Violet Flowers in Georgetown [gallery ids="99166,103015,102994,103011,103007,102999,103003" nav="thumbs"]


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You deserve answers.
It's perfectly natural to have questions about sexuality. It's important to get accurate answers, to ease your mind, and to locate resources and products suited to your needs and interests.
My sexuality education clients include teens, college students and adults–single or partnered–who want to make informed sexual decisions, increase their sexual knowledge or creativity, gain self-confidence, protect their sexual health, improve sexual relationships, and problem solve.
I provide sexuality education consulting in a the friendly, professional offices of of the New Jersey Center for Sexual Wellness in Bedminster, NJ. If you cannot make an office visit, we can meet by phone or Skype.
All visits require an appointment scheduled in advance. Your consult will remain confidential unless you ask me to share information with your healthcare provider or other designee.
I welcome clients of all sexual identities and all cultural and spiritual backgrounds.
What Happens at a sex education consult?
When you first call or email me, I will ask some questions to understand your concerns/needs. This will be a brief conversation after which we will schedule an office appointment; otherwise, I may recommend a medical exam or an assessment by a sex therapist or other specialist. This initial contact is free.
Your scheduled appointment will last an hour, during which time we will establish several learning objectives, e.g., to learn how to experience an orgasm; to explore options for sexual aids or adult toys; to improve communication with your teen about sexual values and health, etc. I will take a sexual history as it applies to your specific concern and learning objectives. Then, we'll have a discussion that may incorporate illustrations, handouts, resource recommendations. You are welcome to take notes.
At all times, I will respect your culture, values, comfort and privacy in the way I provide information.
Many clients only need one visit; additional visits are helpful if you have multiple concerns.
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Seaport Hotel Boston, Boston
- Free WiFi
- Collect nights
Seaport Hotel Boston, Bostonfrom $152
- Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View
- Premier Room, 1 King Bed
- Premier Room, 2 Double Beds
- Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds
- Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
- Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
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What's around Seaport Hotel Boston, Boston
Top spots nearby
Recommended by this property
- Liberty Wharf (2-minute walk)
- Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (3-minute walk)
- Blue Hills Bank Pavilion (5-minute walk)
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace (17-minute walk)
- Boston Common (20-minute walk)
- TD Garden (23-minute walk)
- USS Constitution Museum (29-minute walk)
- Copley Place (29-minute walk)
- Fenway Park (44-minute walk)
- Harvard Square (4.3 mi / 7 km)
Getting around
- Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.) - 10 min drive
- Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial) - 26 min drive
- Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field) - 32 min drive
- Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 36 min drive
- Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal) - 35 min drive
- Boston South Station - 17 min walk
- Boston-Back Bay Station - 4 min drive
- Boston JFK-UMass Station - 5 min drive
- Aquarium - 21 min walk
- State St. Station - 23 min walk
- Downtown Crossing Station - 23 min walk
At a glance
Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 428 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 18 floors
- Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
- Check-out time is noon
- Express check-out
Required at check-in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Travelling with others
- Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- Pets allowed (dogs and cats only) *
- Specific rooms only, restrictions apply *
- Up to 25 lbs
- Free WiFi and wired Internet access in public areas
- Free WiFi and wired Internet access in rooms
- Valet parking *
Payment types at the property
- Cash
Other information
- Smoke-free property
In the hotel
- Buffet breakfast daily (surcharge)
- 2 restaurants
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee shop/café
- Room service (during limited hours)
- Indoor pool
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Spa services on site
- Steam room
- Fitness classes on site
- Free bicycles on site
- Health club
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space
- Meeting rooms
- Conference center
- Computer station
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Elevator
- ATM/banking
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Garden
- Terrace
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- English
- Spanish
In the room
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Coffee/tea maker
- Bathrobes
- Iron/ironing board
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Pillow menu
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Pillowtop mattress
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Flat-screen TV
- Premium TV channels
- Desk
- Free WiFi
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Also popular with travelers from the USA
Special features
DiningTAMO Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available.
TAMO Bar - This bar specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare.
Aura Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and brunch.
Seaport Hotel Boston, Boston's small print
Also known as
- Boston Hotel Seaport
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- Seaport Hotel Boston Hotel
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- Boston Seaport
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PoliciesTax ID - C0015060351
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
Parking height restrictions apply.
Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
Optional extras
Self parking costs USD 37.00 per night with in/out privileges
Valet parking costs USD 47.00 per night with in/out privileges
Extended parking costs USD 38 per night
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of USD 28.00 per person (approximately)
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by this property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the unit you book.
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Recent reviews
Exceptional 9.6 From 2,332 reviews
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Fantastic place to stay in the seaport. Very customer friendly. Tips included. Free parking for hybrid/electric vehicles! Food option. Close to attravtions. Pretty setting.
If i return to Boston I'll stay there.
Just for one night...clean and comfortable
There was no microwave in the room, and we wanted to heat some food. We called the desk and within 5 minutes they brought up a microwave oven for us! Great service.
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We had HD-ready cosmetics, weve seen 3D nail art and now, we have One Direction make-up from affordable cosmetics range MUA.
Apparently the boyband have plenty of experience in make-up well, they did sing that chart-topper What Makes You Beautiful. Ironically though, the singers warble the lyrics, Youre turning heads when you walk through the door/Dont need make-up/To cover up/Being the way that you are is enough. But now, they think we do need some make-up.
The line, called Little Things, is comprised of five Lip Polishes that come in record-shaped pots. Five shades make up the Kiss You lipstick range, each signed by one of the boys with an engraved bullet. There are five nail polishes, each featuring hanging tags in the shape of guitar picks with their faces on Harrys polish is pink, Liam's green, Louis is purple, Niall is a golden colour (like his hair) and Zayn comes in a deep red. To complete the range there are three Cheek Tints.
All the products are under £3 and while were sceptical the boys from One Direction spent time in the lab working with the brand on textures and shades, they're likely to be well made. You see MUA itself is a super affordable make-up brand (most products are £1) that really surpassed our expectations when it launched a few years back. The bold lipsticks from the mainline are £1 and definitely worth a try.
You can find MUA in Superdrug and the One Direction range will be available from 29 July. We can hardly wait
One Direction is also launching a fragrance in August called Our Moment, read more here...


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I was just working on a little Open Source project I have where I need an un-directed graph to represent relationships between people who have and have not met. I have also been working on a little open source project that supplies basic graph algorithms (which can be found here). I figured the best course of action would be to import the library and extend the node class to represent a person. Then I could add my own AddNeighbor and RemoveNeighbor methods. Everything went well until time to run unit tests and I found something peculiar.
The original implementation of Node is very generic and is as follows:
public class Node<T> { public List<Node<T>> Neighbors { get; private set; } public T Data { get; private set; } public Node(T data) { if (data == null) throw new ArgumentNullException("data"); Data = data; Neighbors = new List<Node<T>>(); } public void AddNeighbor(Node<T> node) { if (node == null) throw new ArgumentNullException("node"); if (!Neighbors.Contains(node)) { Neighbors.Add(node); } } }
The implementation was as easy as adding a RemoveNeighbor method to the Node class:
public void RemoveNeighbor(Node<T> node) { if (node == null) throw new ArgumentNullException("node"); if (Neighbors.Contains(node)) { Neighbors.Remove(node); } }
At this point I could extend Node and write my own add and remove neighbor methods:
public class Person : Node<int> { public Person(int data) : base (data){} public void RemoveNeighbor(Person person1, Person person2) { person1.RemoveNeighbor(person2); person2.RemoveNeighbor(person1); } public void AddNeighbor(Person person1, Person person2) { person1.AddNeighbor(person2); person2.AddNeighbor(person1); } }
For a first try I was very pleased with my efforts, but when I went to implement other functionality in the application, I noticed that the method signatures were clunky. I wanted to do something like this:
person1.AddNeighbor(person2); person1.RemoveNeighbor(person2);
So to implement that, I added two extension methods that looked like the following:
public static void RemoveNeighbor(this Person person1, Person person2) { person1.RemoveNeighbor(person2); person2.RemoveNeighbor(person1); } public static void AddNeighbor(this Person person1, Person person2) { person1.AddNeighbor(person2); person2.AddNeighbor(person1); }
If you already can see what is going to happen, this compiles just fine. These are valid overloads of the methods. Unfortunately, the compiler assumes that I want the Node's implementation when I use it as demonstrated as above, since the signatures in the consumer are equivalent, even though I know I want to use the extension methods, so unit tests start failing.
The only way I can see around this is for me to name my extension methods differently. I would be interested to hear from someone who knows how to specify which method to use on the consumers side given that the method signatures are equivalent.


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I've seen a lot of folks posting about their 'travel essentials' lately. And, while I agree cologne, quality headphones and designer sunglasses are totally necessary, I can't help but feel like some of these hashtag-ridden insta-pics seem a bit… minimal.
With that said, here are three of my favorite (in addition to completely and utterly frivolous) travel items I've been toting along my entire journey, apart from the obvious… (Sorry no detailed photos tonight; I need to pack – rest assured I'll create one of those nicely curated #essentials #layout photos soon enough!):
– Aveda 'Shampure' Shampoo & Conditioner. The 'big-ass jugs' (as a good college friend and I used to jokingly refer to them), no less. Yes, they do explode in my suitcase almost every flight. But I don't care, because not only have these jugs lasted me over six months (and counting), my hair is HAPPY!
– My Tempur-Pedic Pillow. One thing I've distinctly remembered from certain past travels is bad pillows. Sometimes I have a lot of trouble falling asleep in general, and a terrible pillow just makes it worse. So, I decided to drag my Tempur-Pedic around the world with me, even though it apparently weighs three kilos (have to attach it onto my carry-on whenever I fly!).
Why did I make this heavy commitment? Because now I can always look forward to a good night's sleep, wherever I go. It's fabulous.
– A Sizeable Selection of Small Handbags, Jewelry & Other Fun Accessories. Note: I do plan to re-organize and ship home a few things I've realized I just won't use during my adventure (plus my suitcase is overweight, ha!). But, for the most part, I'm so glad I brought plenty of styling options, because I find being fashionable while traveling so much fun! If it makes me happy, must be worth it, right?
That's all for now… I could go on and on about the tons other specific products in my suitcase, but I'll save it for another time.
… Just wait until I start raving about my travel wardrobe (that part gets me super excited)!


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Experience Future Feat. Kelly Rowland "Neva End" Video, a new offering from Future, which was released on Wednesday, November 21st, 2012. Things are looking better for Future with each new release, which Future Feat. Kelly Rowland "Neva End" Video has proven yet again. It's worthy addition to the impressive body of work Future has been developing over the years. We're looking forward to hearing what's next.After dropping the behind the scenes look yesterday we get the full visuals from Future with Kelly Rowland, who has been popping up in a lot of hip hop collabos lately.
Was the inclusion of Kelly Rowland a good call?
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Check out the latest video from Future, Future "Exclusive Future Interview" Video.
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September 14, 1999
Web posted at: 3:35 p.m. EDT (1935 GMT)
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- With an endorsement from the environmental group Friends of the Earth, Bill Bradley has scored a victory on Al Gore's home court.
The endorsement from the 20,000-member group is a blow to Gore, who has tried to make the environment a defining issue, even writing a best-selling book on the subject. But Friends of the Earth says Gore has failed to produce.
"We're sorry. It's too bad, but the results did not materialize in the past seven years, and that adds additional grounds for saying that Bradley is the better choice for the 21st century," said Dr. Brent Blackwelder of Friends of the Earth.
The Gore campaign had no comment, but referred CNN to Sierra Club political director Dan Weiss. "Vice President Gore's commitment to the environment is deep and life-long," Weiss said. "There's no doubt that he'd be the most pro-environment president of the modern era."
The Sierra Club has made no endorsement yet, and with 500,000 members it has much more political influence than Friends of the Earth.
The Bradley campaign welcomed the endorsement. "It's an acknowledgement that Bradley got big things accomplished in the Senate," said Bradley spokesman Eric Hauser.
In their campaign announcement speeches, both Gore and Bradley dedicated just a single line to the environment -- an indication that, so far at least, neither candidate has made the environment a central issue.
Bradley gains on Gore in New Hampshire (9-13-99)
CNN transcript: Bill Bradley announces presidential candidacy (9-8-99)
Latino Democrats endorse Gore (9-14-99)
Poll: Bush adds to New Hampshire lead (9-14-99)
Environmental group endorses Bradley over Gore (9-14-99)
Dole opposes test ban treaty (9-14-99)
Bush offers anti-gay views to publication (9-14-99)
McCain's mother whet his appetite for politics (9-14-99)
Gore courts Hispanic community at gala (9-14-99)
With his presidential bid picking up steam, "Dollar Bill Bradley" leads a mythopoeic tour of his old hometown
Bill Bradley for President
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Have a Glam Girl's Night Out with Mother's Day! #Giveaway ~ CAN 04/22
Loved watching Valentine's Day and New Year's Eve? Garry Marshall is adding to his holiday-themed hits with his latest film from Elevation Pictures, Mother's Day! Marshall has put together another ensemble cast tell an endearing and romantic story about everyone's first love. This fun-filled film will be hitting theatres on April 29, 2016, just in time for Mother Day!
Curious about the cast of Mother's Day? Here is a short list of the stars that will be involved in this interwoven story:
- Jennifer Aniston
- Kate Hudson
- Julia Roberts
- Jason Sudeikis
- Britt Robertson
Why are you going to love this film? Well, it involves all different kinds of mothers: Moms-to-be, single mothers, gay moms, estranged moms and more are a part of this movie to celebrate the motherhood. The best part of this film is that it is an emotional and comedic film that reminds us that every mom is her own hero.
Want to get a sneak peek of Mother's Day? Take a look below!
Excited about seeing Mother's Day? Find that special person in your life who you consider to be the best mom ever and make it a Ladies Night to see this movie! One item that would get you gussied up for your fun event is a pop of colour on your lips. Burt's Bees has just come out with a line of new lipsticks with 14 vibrant shades that are sure to amaze!
Not only do they colour lips, but they also give 8 hours of moist, smooth-looking and conditioned lips. Burt's Bees Lipsticks are made with 100% naturally moisturizing ingredients, such as Vitamin E, moringa and raspberry seed oils, that help to soften and condition your lips throughout a busy work day.
My favourite Burt's Bees Lipsticks shade was Brimming Berry. I found it to make me feel a bit mysterious and romantic once I checked myself out in the mirror. It went on easily, and my lips felt really smooth for a while after applying it.
I had a few trial-run kisses with this shade, and it took about four really good kisses before I had to reapply this colour. For those who are scent-sensitive, these products have a slight scent to them, but I had to really curl my lips to my nose to notice it. I really love this product and can't wait to show them off when I see Mother's Day with my gal-pal and fellow mommy!
So be sure to check out Mother's Day on April 29th with that special mom in your life, and add a bit of glam to this outing with your favourite shade of Burt's Bees Lipsticks!
A Mother's Day Glam Girl's Night Out Giveaway!
Elevation Pictures would like for one lucky Ottawa Mommy Club follower to have a Mother's Day Glam Girl's Night Out! They have put together a fabulous gift bag that will help you and/or that special mom in your life get ready for a fun night out thanks to Burt's Bee and Le Château! Check out what it includes:
- All 14 shades of Burt's Bees Lipsticks
- Burt's Bees Radiance Day Cream with Royal Jelly
- Burt's Bees Nourishing Lip Balm with Mango Butter
- A Mother's Day nail file; and
- $50 Gift Card from Le Château!
You will also win a double-pass for two (one pass for two people) to see an advance screening of Mother's Day on April 27, 2016!
- 7:30pm Toronto
- 7pm Vancouver
- 7pm Victoria
- 7pm Calgary
- 7pm Edmonton
- 7pm Winnipeg
- 7pm Ottawa
- 7:30pm Halifax
The ARV of this prize package is $200!
This giveaway is open to Canadian residents and ends at 11:59 EDT on April 22, 2016.
Good luck!
Rules: Open to Canadian residents 18 +. You have 24 hours to reply by email once you are notified as the winner. If you don't, we will draw another entry. Prize is non-transferable. No substitution or cash equivalent of prizes is permitted. The selected winner must correctly answer a mathematical question in order to win the prize mentioned above. The Ottawa Mommy Club is not responsible for prize fulfillment and for the delivery/shipment of the prize(s) mentioned above. For our complete set of rules, please click here.
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August 9, 2014 – Nigerian Actress Annie Idibia, 2face's Wife Flees Lagos Event Over Ebola Virus Disease Fear
The fear of Ebola virus has now become a major concern among people living in Lagos and its environ.
The wife of singer Tuface Idibia, Annie reportedly fled an open-air event yesterday over the fear of contracting the deadly Ebola virus from others.
The mother of two made this known on her IG page few hours ago:
"About last night…. Was out for only an hr n ran home for the fear of #Ebola #lordPlsdeliverDworldFromThisVirus #plsLord #saveourchildrenNus #itfeelsLikeAvryHorrifyingmovie"
This is Annie at the event few hours before she ran home.
The biggest threat with Ebola is that it is airborne.
Researchers demonstrated that the virus could be transmitted from pigs to monkeys without any direct contact by placing the two animals in pens separated only by a wire barrier. After eight days, some of the monkeys were found to have symptoms of Ebola likely as a result of "inhaling large aerosol droplets produced from the respiratory tracts of the pigs."
The results of the study led scientists to conclude that, "limited airborne transmission might be contributing to the spread of the disease in some parts of Africa," although they cautioned against making comparisons to the airborne nature of the influenza virus.
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Monday, September 21, 2009
I <3 Dumplings
Posted by Victoria at 4:43 PM
It's true. I'm a fan of dumplings, all kinds of dumplings. I'd say my favorite dumpling is my nephew's cute little face. Yes, it's a dumpling. If you've ever seen him, you'd agree. Pretty much every culture has their variation of a dumpling or turnover. While Chinese food may be most famous for it's variety of dumplings, Italians offer us ravioli, Russians have piroshki, Armenians present boreks, and so on. Today, paired up with the awesome Katie, I got to make the Polish version of dumplings/turnovers called pierogis. The filling is composed of mashed potato, cottage cheese, buttery cooked onions, egg and seasonings, while the dough uses sour cream as a big part of it's liquid element. Put these two components together, fill, seal, boil, and fry on one side and you've got yourself a yummy Polish delight!
Today was my last class for Traditional European Cuisine. I'm thrilled to have aced today's final, but will miss this class a lot. Next up is Essentials of Dining Room, which doesn't appear to be too exciting. I get to set tables and be a waitress. I've been a waitress before and don't particularly care for it. I hope it's a bit more fun than that, but I guess we'll see soon enough. Wish me luck!
2 comments :
- Lucine said...
My favorite dumpling is also my son's soft squishy face. hehehe.
- September 22, 2009 at 8:42 AM
- The Duo Dishes said...
Sometimes culinary school sounds fun...like if you get to make dumplings and cakes and stuff. :) Good luck.
- September 22, 2009 at 3:50 PM
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Wearing Glasses on Your Wedding Day – Things you Need to Know
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We have received an urgent request from the BirdLife Partner in Lebanon,
SPNL (Society for the Protection of Nature in Lebanon), asking for
support to help them deal with the humanitarian crisis which is
devastating their country and having a direct impact on both people and
environment alike. Most of you may remember that BirdLife, as part of our "emergency
response procedure", has in the past promoted and co-ordinated similar
relief initiatives from the Partnership. It has been the case for the
Tsunami in South East Asia and the Pakistan earthquake, where social
disruption was also directly impacting the environment, IBAs in
particular. Our slogan is"Together for Birds and People" and there
cannot be clearer situations than these where helping people also means
helping biodiversity. This is definitely also the case for the current
Lebanese crisis. Most notably, some of the IBAs that the Lebanese
Partner has been most actively involved with (Ebel es-Saqi, located near
Marjayoun and Hima Kfar Zabad in the Bekaa) are directly affected by the
displacement of families who are trying to escape from the centres of
the conflict.
The number of displaced families has exceeded 750,000 so far. Kfar
Zabad village alone has received around 120 families so far and the
human situation for all the displaced families is devastating. They
urgently need:
* Blankets.
* Children food (especially milk & water).
* Sanitary detergents.
* Medications.
* Kitchen utensils.
* Electrical Generator.
* Tents.
In response to SPNL's request, we would like to invite you to consider
supporting our Lebanese Partner in helping the communities displaced in
the IBAs, as well as the resident community and local SPNL groups that
have to deal with this crisis while minimizing the environmental impact
on the IBAs. Please send any donation as quickly as possible directly to the Lebanese
Partner, whose details are below. This will make the relief operations
quicker and more effective.
SPNL bank account for cash donations:
Al-Mawarid Bank, s.a.l.
Address: Hamra Branch, Abdel Aziz Street, Beirut, Lebanon
Tel: 961-01-734040 961-03-330821
SWIFT code: MABALBBE
Account number: 215375 001
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New Video & Release Day for Cocaine Piss!
This friday, september 30th, is release day for Cocaine Piss!
Then their debut album The Dancer, that was produced by Steve Albini in Chicago, will be thrown into the world!
Find the video for the title track here, in which a glittery monster appears...
Cocaine Piss will be touring through Europe & are playing an Autumn Falls show!
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Mexico's Pachuca through to Copa Sudamericana final
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November 23, 2006 7:40pm CST
MEXICO CITY, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Pachuca scored four goals in the last half hour as they routed Brazil's Atletico Paranaense 4-1 on Wednesday to reach the Copa Sudamericana final. The Mexican champions completed a 5-1 aggregate win to earn a place against Chile's Colo Colo in the final of the tournament, the region's equivalent of the UEFA Cup. Pachuca, who won last week's first leg in Brazil 1-0, dominated the first half and has a goal by Argentine midfielder Christian Gimenez ruled out for offside. But the Brazilians went ahead against the run of play just before halftime when Jancarlos found Colombian striker David Ferreira, who fired the opener with a right-foot shot. Gimenez levelled on the hour when he converted a penalty, headed the second from a corner five minutes later and then suffered a foul which led to Paranaense's Jancarlos being sent off in the 66th minute. Gimenez's compatariot Damian Alvarez made it 3-1 in the 76th minute, shortly after coming on as a substitute, and Juan Carlos Cacho completed the scoring.
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As WCP grows as an organization we feel that community outreach will play an increasingly important role. Not only to create awareness for our theatre and the arts but to find ways to practically give back to the community in Pinellas County.
The Outreach Committee is activating the WCP on Wheels program to take entertainment into places where people find it difficult to go to a theatre to see a show live…..retirement homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals and schools. The committee continues to seek these needs and if anyone is aware of a place that could benefit from the WCP on Wheels program, please email and let us know at email@example.com.
We feel that some of the most substantial ways we can improve our community is by strengthening bonds with other non-profits, providing access to critical arts education that has been eliminated in the school systems, and literally bringing the arts to those in our community who, through physical limitation, are not able to enjoy the richness of the theatrical experience.


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Fox has just unveiled its new TALAS platform for 2014, along with a Float X rear shock.
The Float X rear shock is a piggyback design for longer travel bikes. It's designed to handle more oil-flow and the greater suspension movement of longer travel bikes. There's a new CTD control (Climb, Trail, Descend – Fox' simple to use compression adjustment for going up, along and downhill). The rebound knob is recessed to keep it out of the way, but it can be moved with pointy fingertips or, more likely an Allen key. Fox maintains that most riders just set it up once and leave it be anyway.
Moving to the front of the bike, Fox has revamped its travel-adjust fork platform, the TALAS. Previously, TALAS forks got a bit of a hard time compared to its Float forks as it didn't perform as well. This should change now as there's a full Float-style damper in there, with the TALAS operating independently over the top of it, moving oil from one chamber to another to lower or raise the fork. There is a CTD compression tune and the fork has been tweaked to be more supportive in its stroke, with a firmer feel as requested by many riders and a progressive air spring curve. here are fewer seals now and the fork should feel a lot more like Fox' Float forks. This will be a change for all 2014 TALAS forks. Needless to say, the forks will come in 27.5in as well as the other two sizes.
Talking of 27.5in forks. The new wheel size will be catered for with Fox' 32 and 34 platforms (though not the 36 yet). A version of the 40, too, has been tested. We'll look forward to see what people are running at the first World Cup in June.
The RRP for the new Float X shock will be £515, the new TALAS comes in all the chassis platforms so the prices will have a wide range from £810 for the 32 140 to £1030 for the 36 180 TALAS. UK importers, Mojo.co.uk is hoping to have 2014 stock by the first week of June.
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£515 lol what's wrong with a monarch plus or better still, a ccdb air.
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Credit Card Fraud is one of the top most problems of Digitial transactions, and if you aren't very careful, the cheesy limits you get from the bank will end up taking a lot more from you pocket. In this post, we are talking about tips and tools to safeguard your credit, Afterall it's your money, and you need to be careful about it.
Common Sense
I have personally seen many enthusiasts using their cards with least concern. Somehow, many of us end up thinking that it's a safe world, and when you go to a jazzy place, your card remains secure. So here is my list of warnings for them.
1. Where are you using it?
Looks are deceiving. No matter where you want to use your card, give a bit of thought if using at that place is safe enough. What kind of crowd have you around? How popular is this place? Do you see many actually using it? Be Smart.
2. Are you swiping the card urself or at least looking at it when it is swiped?
When paying bills, the amount is usually entered into the machine by the billing department. They even swipe it for you and ask you to enter the amount. Make sure you see the value that has been input before you enter the passcode. Always request a receipt.
3. Is your CVV number still on the card?
When it comes to an online transaction, you need to enter your CVV number which is on the rear of the card. Make sure to either note down or remember it, and then erase it off the card using a marker. Just in case if somebody makes a copy of your Card Number, without the CVV number, online transactions are not possible. This is something which is mostly overseen.
4. Don't share Credit Card details over anything including SMS, Phone or on paper
No matter how reliable the person is, never share your CC details with anybody. He/She may not intentionally do any harm, but if they are lethargic with the details, you will be in trouble.
5. Carry your Cards Safely
Make sure you keep your cards safely when they are in your pockets. It's always a good idea to keep cards separate from your wallet, as a matter of fact, I even keep my cash distributed.
Enable Security & Update from your Bank
1. Enable SMS or Text service from the bank
It's an excellent idea to get a text from the bank for the smallest transaction made through your card. These messages are not only instant, they work without the internet. This comes in handy to connect with bank instantly if you feel it was a fraud transaction. I have it enabled for my Debit card as well. Some banks might charge a nominal fee monthly/quarterly or annually, but trust me, it's totally worth it.
2. Setup Upper Limit for your Credit Card
Many a time banks offer higher credit limit but not all of us end up using it all the time. I had declined offers like these many a time, but if you have a higher limit on your CC, it is best to setup upper limit for your credit card. You might have to call the bank or use Net Banking. This measure makes sure that nobody is able to use a significant amount without your consent.
3. Virtual Credit Cards
Many banks offer you to create a virtual credit card on top of the actual one. I have used it few places where I wasn't sure of using my real card or even when I needed to share my CC with a family member. You can have an upper limit set for the transaction and can be deleted later on.
4. Enable NetSafe Visa Service (2FA)
It's mandatory. Once enabled, it will complete the transaction only when you enter a password or OTP which is sent to your registered mobile number. It takes only a few seconds of yours, so don't get lazy about it. In few countries like India, this is mandatory, but even otherwise make sure you have the 2-factor authentication enabled for your credit cards.
5. Check every transaction when statement arrives
We only get alarmed when there is a sudden spike in our Credit Card bill. What if somebody has your CC details, and is making small transaction every month, only to strike a big one later. Those ignored small transactions give frauds an idea that you aren't really concerned about it.
Make it a habit to check for every transaction made, even if its a small one.
6. Let banks call in for high-value transactions
One of the best way to instantly cancel a fraud transaction is to let bank call you for any high-value transaction. I have been using this for over five years, and I have been called even when I made a purchase.
7. Enable Bank SMS services when on International Roaming
Once I had traveled abroad, and I did not receive any SMS for my transactions. This concerned me a lot, but since I was traveling I could not do much. Later I realized that you need to get this enabled through your operator. I had to call my bank, and then to my operator to get this pass through.
The service might be chargeable, but it's crucial that you have it enabled.
8. Did your Bank Actually call you?
Many a time I get a call from Bank for offers. I had calls from the bank for transaction confirmations as well. There is one thing common when a call comes actually from a bank, they don't ask for any details including your card number. They will NEVER do it, and this is how you detect if somebody is impersonating as Bank.
Things to take care when paying Online
1. Use Digital Wallets
In my opinion, it is always a good idea to use wallets instead of using your card directly. You can not only keep money in these wallets, but they also hide your actual data. Most of the wallets will remember your credit card details, but they will never remember your CVV number. You will have to enter it for adding money or transactions manually.
2. HTTPS and Secure Connection
This is one of the oldest tips, but still most relevant. Make sure any online transaction you make, the page where you enter all details has HTTPS in the start. Look at the address bar, and you will know.
3. Do you let third party site remember details of your credit card?
This is a tough choice to make here, but the idea is not to let every site you use remember your card details except for the ones you trust most. Personally, I never let anyone save my credit card details, but it's left to your trust factor.
Things to take care when paying Offline
1. Always ask for a receipt and keep it safe
While we may think it's not very important because we do get the SMS, but I would strongly suggest you take a receipt. A physical evidence matters a lot, and that combined with SMS will make your case stronger when needed. Also, make sure to have to keep a scan of the bill as the ink on them tend to disappear with time.
2. Sign the rear of the Credit Card
While I don't see this taken very seriously in India, but you might be asked for a signature verification when you pay for your bill. Still wondering where to put your signature? It's in the rear of the card. On a different note, I thought I could skip it, but once I was asked to verify with my ID card, and then I was ultimately made to sign as it was compulsory. So yeah do it.
3. Report it as soon as it got stolen
If, for any unfortunate reason, you lose your card, call your bank immediately, especially if you have your CVV on it. The banks make sure to decline any further transactions, and they do have protection policy to recover the money back.


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|International Vegetarian Union (IVU)
IVU Online News
Interview with Local Vegetarian Activist with 50+ Years Experience
1. When and why did you become vegetarian?
2. How did you become involved in vegetarian activism?
3. Has your diet changed since you first went vegetarian?
4. Looking back, any reflections on your vegetarian voyage?
5. What are some of your current activities?
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MICHELANGELO Buonarroti
(b. 1475, Caprese, d. 1564, Roma)
Marble, height 134 cm
Duomo, Siena
The garment of a prince of the Church in full dress cannot be dramatized in the same way as that of an apostle. Michelangelo divided up the task in Siena as a medieval master would have done: he kept the apostles in the lower register for himself; he left the popes in the register above that to Baccio da Montelupo because they are artistically less interesting and are not seen at quite such close range. Pius was particularly sacred to the Piccolomini, because in the person of Enea Silvio, who chose the name Pius II (1458-1464), they had provided their first pope. He founded the town of Pienza.


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Terms & Conditions
Our Game Contest is intended to create a platform for Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents to showcase their skills in developing unique and creative mobile game applications ('Games' and/or 'Game Apps').
We are looking for Games that have unique, novel and creative elements. The Games must be user friendly, engaging, popular with players, and with great computer generated graphics.
1. The Game Contest will be open to members of the public who are Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents.
2. Interested persons meeting the eligibility criteria wishing to enter the Game Contest will have to register themselves at the Game Contest website at: https://www.miinycontest.com (upon completion of the registration process a 'Participant/s').
3. Registration is open from the 16th January 2018 and will close on the 15th March 2018.
4. Participants may make game submissions from the 16th March 2018 till the 9th August 2018.
5. Participants may make multiple Game Submissions.
6. Participants who submit Game Submissions undertake that their Game Submissions are their own created and developed ideas and works, and not ideas and works which are the creation of, or owned by, a third party, or which breaches the intellectual property rights and trade secrets of a third party.
7. The Game has to run smoothly on either the Apple iOS platform, the Google Android platform, or on both the platforms.
8. All Game Submissions will be uploaded as a link from your Apple App Store Account or Google Play Store Account to the Miiny's Contest Websites and to our Social Media Platforms.
9. Members of the public are invited to download the Games, to play them, and to submit their rating, reviews and comments for the Game Submissions.
10. Miiny will grant Awards to the Top 3 Mobile Game Submissions.
11. All Game Submissions will be judged by Miiny (Miiny Judgment Committee).
12. The Miiny Judgment Committee will comprise of Miiny and two independent assessors who will rate the Game Submissions using the following guidelines: how user friendly the Game is (is it easy to learn the rules, and play the game, without too much of a hassle); is the Game engaging (the degree to which one wants to continue playing the Game or to play the Game repeatedly); is it popular with various age groups (from youngsters to middle aged gamers); the degree of complexity of the Game (how many levels of the Game are there; and the risk and rewards system inherent in the Game); and, the degree to which the computer generated graphics of the Game has been developed.
13. The judging will be done on the from 10th August 2018 to 9th October 2018. and Miiny will publish the names of the Award Winners on its website and our social media platforms on the 16th October 2018.
14. Winners will be presented their Awards on the November 2018 at Miiny's office.
15. The Winner of the Best Game Award might be granted a Game Co-development, and promotions agreement to develop and market their Game Submission in collaboration with Miiny on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
1. The Character Illustration Contest will be open to members of the public who are Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents.
2. Interested persons meeting the eligibility criteria wishing to enter the Character Illustration Contest will have to register themselves at the Character Illustration Contest website at: https://www.miinycontest.com (upon completion of the registration process a 'Participant/s').
3. All final illustration artwork has to be submitted to Miiny Holdings Pte Ltd by the Final Submission Date.
4. Participants may make multiple Character Illustration Submissions.
5. All artwork for to be original with no less than 80% similarities.
6. All submission will be uploaded to Miiny's Contest Website and our Social Media Platforms at the start of the Evalution Duration for reviewing and commenting.
7. Winners will be determined by 50% – Miiny's Judging Panel and 50% – Viewer's Reviews and Comments.
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We have listed a new property at 14 Milford CRES in Regina.
Excellent, AAA bungalow on a quiet crescent, close to all East end amenities! Main level offers gorgeous, high end scraped laminate flooring throughout the bright living room, hall and all 3 bedrooms. Large eat-in kitchen w/updated cabinets, granite countertops and beautiful tile back splash. The master bedroom also features patio doors out to the private backyard to enjoy some great outdoor living. The main bath has also been updated with granite. The main level was also professionally painted in 2017. Downstairs you'll find a huge pool table sized rec room with built in cabinets, a 4th bedroom, 3pc bath, large laundry area and loads of storage. Backyard is very well developed with a great deck and firepit area, great for entertaining, storage shed and double garage. Too many updates to mention including windows, ext doors, siding, architectural shingles (house '15, garage '10), flooring, granite, tile (all 2016), lighting, paint & more! Value added items include all kitchen appliances, central air, central vac and more! Do not miss out on this great family home, just turn the key and enjoy!


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Richemont has issued a trading update to the Swiss stock exchange that says it expects to report an 80% rise in profit for the six months ended September 30.
The company is required to announce any significant changes to forecasts to the stock market, and the dramatic rise in profit triggered the update.
The improving picture is largely due to Richemont bringing to an end its buying back of inventory from an over-supplied retail channel last year.
"These increases predominantly reflect the non-recurrence of the exceptional inventory buy-backs in the prior year period, improved trading performance and the positive net impact of movements in period-end exchange rates," Richemont says.
Trading for the six months ended 30 September 2017 showed sales rising 10% on a reported basis and 12% on a constant currency basis compared to the prior year period.
The group's results for the six months to 30 September 2017 will be formally announced on November 10.


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Some users have reported that when using Visual Studio 2010 and referencing an Interop Assembly with "Embed Interop Types" set to TRUE they would get the error literally saying that the type cannot be embedded. Then the error would advise to use an interface - but w/o many additional details on where to get this interface from. This post is intended to explain the error and give an easy guidance on what the interface is.
One of the limitations for 'Embed Interop Types' feature has been that classes cannot be used when embedding an assembly. This limitation has to do with servicing - it is safe to embed metadata but not anything that can potentially contain executable code (class types contain metadata AND code while interfaces only contain metadata). When you try to references a class type from an Interop Assembly for which the "Embed Interop Types" is set to TRUE compiler do issue a warning. But in most cases you do not need to use classes from interop assemblies and minor code tweaking is needed to successfully compile with EIT=true.
Let's address the most common case of this error first.I will also address the cases when the user code uses constants from VSIP assemblies such as EnvDTE.Constants / VSLangProj.PrjKind below...
In most cases (such as error for the usage of UPnPNATClass as noted in one of the comments) this error is the result of code which tries to instantiate a COM object e.g. here piece of code starting up Excel:
Excel.ApplicationClass xlapp = new Excel.ApplicationClass();
Here it is enough to say that Excel.ApplicationClass derives from Excel.Application interface and one can even instantiate Excel using Excel.Application interface. Rewriting this code as below produces exact same results:
Excel.Application xlapp = new Excel.Application();
Typically, to change your code to use an interface type instead of a class type you just need to remove the 'Class' suffix and compile the code! Another way to find what the applicable interface is - look at the definition of the class type. The class usually derives from one or more interfaces. Look at the definition of each interface - one of them will have CoClass attribute and this is the interface that you are looking for.
The case with EnvDTE/VSLangProj is a little bit different. I believe there should be a recommendation coming from the VSIP team encouraging to use Type Embedding. Unfortunately, some constants in the EnvDTE/VSLangProj assemblies cannot be embedded. For these you will need manually embed the values of the constant into your project.Since those are constant fields in the abstract classes and should never change - this is a safe thing to do.
In the IDE you can right click on the value you need to embed, then copy&paste the values locally.
For example, suppose my C# code has code like this:
When this code is compiled I will get compilation errors:
'EnvDTE.Constants' does not contain a definition for 'vsDocumentKindText'
Interop type 'EnvDTE.Constants' cannot be embedded. Use the applicable interface instead.
In the IDE I will right click on vsDocumentKindText and choose "Go To Definition". This will take me what appears to be the definition of the constants class. I will copy the following lines and paste it in my code:
public abstract class Constants
public const string vsDocumentKindText = "{8E7B96A8-E33D-11D0-A6D5-00C04FB67F6A}";
Then I will make the Constants class 'internal', rename the class to EnvDTEConstants.
internal abstract class EnvDTEConstants
public const string vsDocumentKindText = "{8E7B96A8-E33D-11D0-A6D5-00C04FB67F6A}";
Next, I will go through my code and change all the occurrences of EnvDTE.Constants to EnvDTEConstants. And now my code does compile!


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Captain's Log: Stardate 10474.0
Yesterday's Sayers Series regatta provided us with a cancelled first race and a second race of light winds with boat speed averaging Warp 1 and never going beyond Warp 4 -- A perfect day for Commander Dave to have the conn and command the Enterprise.
Truth be told, he did extremely well. Light winds have been known to be the true test of a captain and Dave never lost concentration. He tacked on headers, rounded marks extremely well (though one was so close we had to pull in the sail so as not to touch) and was always aware of the other boats' positions.
I took care of the main, while Commander Jory and Lt. Mitch took care of the headsail. The winning combination of helmsmanship, tactical decisions and sail handling had us finishing in second place in a fleet of 15-20 boats. Dave was especially proud of his performance against Captain Bivona of USS Eagle, who rounded a fraction of a boat length behind us at the first mark and whose rating should have propelled him far ahead by the second. Instead, Eagle rounded the second mark seven boat lengths behind, closed the gap to three on the third leg, but then lost so much position that by the time we reached the third mark, Dave wanted to do a 360 before finishing.
The only thing keeping it from perfection was that the local fishermen didn't accept my offer at the last mark (I offered him $10.00 if he'd throw one or two of his dead bluefish at Eagle as they rounded.)
Where was the rest of the Enterprise crew? Ensign Hilde's babysitter quit (we've met some of Hilde's kids – no surprise there,) Ensign Roman had already committed himself to race in the American YC Fall Series (they didn't race – no wind,) Lt. Kurt was home watching his kids while his wife was out (why does she get to go out and you don't, Kurt?) and Lt. Patty was, and will be for the Fall Series, out of town. She's been very quite about this latest trip and, and after much discussion, we've concluded that she's probably doing something extremely stupid like visiting Canada or marrying Tune.
Finally, while waiting for our start, we discussed the future of the Enterprise and whether or not an Enterprise-B was in the cards. My choices for the next starship to bear the name are down to a C&C 37+ (40 feet, really) or the Dehler 41DS. After a quick description of the 41DS, which includes a self-tacking jib, an asymmetrical spinnaker, furling sails, a bow thruster and remote-control steering from down below, the crew unanimously decided that I should buy one right away. Funny, out of the ones who voted, no one was willing to put up the monthly payments.
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Statement from the Rev. Mitch Hescox
President/CEO of the Evangelical Environmental Network
"On behalf of the 3 million pro-life Christians who have joined forces with the Evangelical Environmental Network (EEN), I would like to thank Senators McCain (R-AZ), Graham (R-SC), Collins (R-ME), Heitkamp (D-ND), and Manchin (D-WV) for voting the right way to defend the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM's) recent regulation of natural gas infrastructure on federal lands. This BLM rule reduces pollution from leaks and intentional venting and flaring. Such pollution includes methane (a potent greenhouse gas), smog precursors, and other toxic pollutants like benzene, a cancer-causing agent. Studies have shown that smog and air toxics have a disproportionate impact upon life in the womb.
The Senate was voting on a type of legislation called a "CRA," which invalidates rules via the Congressional Review Act (CRA). The CRA is the most extreme approach available, and was intended to be used only rarely. It not only invalidates a rule, it prevents anything similar from being promulgated in the future.
If just one of these Senators would have voted the wrong way we would have lost, given the vote was 49-51. As such, this BLM-Methane CRA vote took courage to do the right thing and defend the unborn, children, and other vulnerable groups from this pollution.
Again, we are grateful to Senators Heitkamp, Manchin, Collins, Graham, and McCain for standing tall and defending the unborn and others with their BLM-Methane CRA vote. Although we won this particular fight, we assume the battle to defend the BLM Methane Rule is not over. Our opponents will seek out other ways to weaken or invalidate this regulation. And so we must continue to stand tall for our nation's efforts to reduce this harmful pollution."


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For those who are meeting me for the first time, please allow me to introduce myself in one sentence: My name is EbonyCPrincess and I am a healthy hair advocate. I love all kinds of hair – short, long, relaxed, natural, transitioning, texturized – literally all kinds as long as it is healthy. If you rock wigs and weaves back-to-back, cool with me I just say don't neglect your real hair beneath. Because I am such a hippie when it comes to hair and believe in free love for everyone – I cannot understand when product lines exist and only sell products for "natural hair." It always baffles me.
I'm not upset because these lines exclude relaxed and texutrized hair types, moreso confused as to what makes a product for "naturals only." For example, my staple line for moisturizers is Bee Mine Products and I love the leave-in conditioner by Jane Carter Solutions. By most standards, both of these haircare lines are "for" naturals. But they work beautifully on my relaxed hair! The products are designed to moisturize right? So why wouldn't it provide moisture for my hair? Are the broken chemical bonds in my strands somehow immune to their ingredients? Is it because these products do not contain synthetic ingredients that one would think it is only for naturals? If you think so, allow me to tell you about relaxed ladies – just because we chose chemicals in one aspect doesn't mean we run to products with chemicals for every aspect of our haircare. Likewise, not all natural heads use all organic hair products either. Lack of options in retail locations as opposed to online and price are a couple of the reasons. There are a plethora of reasons naturals opt not to go all natural in their products. Furthermore, if the basis of the argument is that natural ingredients work best on natural hair, what about unrelaxed hair that is not virgin because it has been colored? Makes you think doesn't it?
I try to support Black owned hair companies as much as possible, but shy away from lines that market for only naturals. In my mind it is supporting another division among Black women. Nothing wrong with developing products for curl definition, enhancement and de-frizzing, but to exclude relaxed and texturized hair altogether is a bit extreme. Especially when talking about items that we all use for the same purposes like shampoos, conditioners, and moisturizers. Even curly butters and puddings have a place in my home as I use them to create soft yet defined braidouts. I'm not trying to turn this into a relaxed vs. natural hair debate – honestly I detest those, but am curious if I'm the only one that feels this way. Of course, to be fair, there are products that are geared towards relaxed hair and will absolutely not work well with natural hair. What do you think? Do you think products should be made with both hair types in mind? Natural and Relaxed?
So, what do you have to say about "natural hair only" products? Please leave a comment below so we can discuss!


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The Hand of Providence
Ross Insurance is dedicated to recognizing the wonderful community efforts and achievements of those we insure. In keeping with that tradition, we would like to take a moment and let you know about something wonderful that just happened this last weekend at Providence Ministries! You may not know the history of this amazing establishment, but it was first breathed to life by Sister Margaret Mcleary 35 years ago! Providence Ministries has a real heart for service. That is so...Read More »


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2703 12th Street, NE
Well this is awesome – Salumeria:
"An authentic Italian deli in the heart of Brookland, specializing in handmade Fior di Latte mozzarella, ricotta, pasta, bread and much more"
"Thank you to all who supported us throughout our soft opening. We will now be closed for the next few weeks to prepare for our grand opening, stay tuned for updates!"
Anyone attend the soft opening?
looking toward Menomale (red awning)


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Windows blue screen may be result of rootkit infection
Windows machines experiencing a Blue Screen of Death condition, after a Windows kernel patch is applied, may have an infection according to researchers investigating the issue.
A rootkit infection may be the cause of a Windows Blue Screen of Death issue experienced by people who applied the latest round of Microsoft patches.
Researchers investigating the issue have isolated the infection to the Windows atapi.sys file, a driver used by Windows to connect hard drives and other components. Patrick W. Barnes, an Amarillo, Texas-based computer expert who discovered the infection, posted instructions on how to repair the atapis.sys file.
"Atapi.sys is a good target for rootkits because it loads so early during the boot process," Barnes said in an email message. "Once loaded, the rootkit can defend itself, and once atapi.sys is loaded, it is hard to replace."
Barnes identified the infection as the Tdss-rootkit, which surfaced last November and has been spreading quickly, creating zombie machines for botnet activity.
"This particular rootkit can be very difficult to detect," Barnes said. "Atapi.sys is an important driver for all Windows systems and it loads very early during the boot process, so infecting this file can make it very hard to detect or remove the rootkit before it loads."
If you are running Windows and have not yet applied this update, make sure you scan your computer thoroughly for infections before applying this update," Barnes wrote in a blog post. "If you are experiencing this problem, get your computer to a professional that can replace the infected atapi.sys and clean any other malware from your computer."
Microsoft issued a statement late Thursday acknowledging the issue. Jerry Bryant, senior communications lead at the Microsoft Security Response Center, said engineers were investigating the matter. The software giant halted the automatic release of MS10-015, a bulletin that repairs two Windows kernel vulnerabilities, pending the outcome of the investigation, he said.
"We have not confirmed that the issue is specific to MS10-015 or if it is an interoperability problem with another component or third-party software," Bryant wrote in a blog entry on the MSRC blog.
Rootkits are fairly common. They are installed by attackers who first gain access to the machine by exploiting a vulnerability. Once inside, the rootkit is deployed giving the attacker the ability to mask intrusion and gain root or privileged access to the computer. It can also be a package of spyware programs that monitor traffic and record keystrokes. Antivirus vendors typically have trouble detecting rootkits. Microsoft and F-Secure offer applications that can detect their presence.
Patching experts at several vulnerability management vendors reported few problems with the latest round of patches. Corporate patch deployments go through a more rigorous testing process and most enterprise PCs have standard configurations and up to date security software, which may result in fewer blue screen issues, they said.
"We have no customers reporting this issue back to us, but we're well aware of what's happening here," said Jason Miller, data and security team leader, at St. Paul, Minn.-based Shavlik Technologies Inc. "We'll probably be seeing this more on the home side rather than on the corporate side."


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Cecil C. Konijnendijk, Kjell Nilsson, Thomas B. Randrup, Jasper Schipperijn, "Urban Forests and Trees: A Reference Book"
Springer | 2005-07-21 | ISBN: 354025126X | 516 pages | PDF | 19,2 MB
Springer | 2005-07-21 | ISBN: 354025126X | 516 pages | PDF | 19,2 MB
This book covers all aspects of planning, designing, establishing and managing forests and trees and forests in and near urban areas. The disciplinary background of the authors is varied, ranging from forestry and
horticulture to landscape ecology, landscape architecture and even plant pathology.
The first chapters in the first part of the book deal with the concept, history, chapter deal with the form, function and benefits and functions of urban forests and urban trees. , after which These are followed by second part the chapters in the second partthat focus on the more strategic aspects of accommodating the demands of the urban population, including policies, design, public participation and partnerships. In the third part the reader will find chapters on . But main emphasis is given to the establishment and selection of trees for urban uses, as well as information on growing conditions specific for urban areas. Part four deals with the management of urban forests and trees, including the use of information in management and a chapter on an overview of arboricultural practices. TFinally the book concludes with three chapters that providinge an overview of research and education in the field as well as shed someding light on the future perspectives for planning and managing urban forests and trees.
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William is delayed in speech. At 18 months old he still wasn't babbling and had only said a few words spontaneously, but would not imitate any of our sounds or words. He was speaking at a 9 mo level. We contacted Lanterman Regional Center and set up the first of many assessments and began the journey into Early Intervention and speech therapy. I purchased books, talked to friends, and made many calls to our caseworker. I am now enrolled in a behavior workshop, have completed a complete hearing exam, and am awaiting a behavior assessment. I have also been told that the Regional Center will pay for preschool when he turns two and respite babysitting for any workshops I need to attend, up to 16 hours per month.
It took two long months to get through the assessments but now we, William and I, have been attending speech for about 3 weeks. He has made drastic improvements. He has dropped nearly all of his sign language, given up the bottle and has about 4 words pretty consistently. Unfortunately, most of his words are still broken up into several different sounds (ie: want: wwa - nnnn - t). But that will take some time to master.
The other night my mother came over to babysit and I was in such a hurry I forgot to remind her of William's bedtime routine. So I came home to hear the report on how the evening went. Apparently, my mother put William to bed with his pacifier and blanket, but he was crying shortly afterwards. She went back to find him standing with the quilt in his hand. He had wanted to be covered.
At night he does the same to me. I put him in bed with his pacifier and blanket, he points to his CD player (so I can turn on the music) and then he pats his back (indicating he wants to be covered). Its just amazing to me that he is still able to communicate his wants, needs or even interesting things around him without speech.


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I think I'm starting to see a pattern here:
- In April of 2016, Public Interest Alberta and other public education advocates call on the NDP government to end government subsidies for private education in Alberta. At the same time, Edmonton Public Schools (EPS) chairman Michael Janz introduces a motion to lobby the government to stop funding private and charter schools.
- In October 2016 the NDP tried to shut down the Trinity Christian homeschooling association and their contactor, Wisdom Home Schooling.
- Last February the Alberta Teachers Association, along with a number of other groups including Public Interest Alberta, lobbied the province to end public funding for independent/private schools.
- In May 2017 the Red Deer Public School Board voted to advocate for a single publicly-funded school system in Alberta.
- January 2018 EPS trustee Nathan Ip says he wants Albertans to vote to end the publicly-funded Catholic school system next year by referendum.
It seems that if these rather influential and allied groups had it their way there would be no public support for homeschoolers, independent schools, or Catholic schools, leaving just one option: the public system.
Is there something so terribly dysfunctional about education in Alberta that necessitates this kind of radical revolution and upheaval? Our education system was supposed to be among the best in the world, and yet Mainstreet Research is indicating that the majority of Albertans would support this kind of fundamental reform.
There used to be a saying in this province about not fixing things that aren't…shoot, now I've lost it.
What's Yours is Mine and What's Mine is My Own
There is a certain glass-housed irony to the argument EPS Board Chair Michael Janz keeps making against public funding for private schools; that is, that "they should pay their own freight in full". It's normally the sort of argument that public-spending critics would throw at their opponents. Mr. Janz, on the other hand, is advocating for a system which is inherently contrary to that 'pay your own way' principle: people who don't have children still pay for public schools, as do people who educate their children outside of the public system.
Currently, the province pays $5,200 per student to private schools in Alberta, totalling around $100 million annually. In 2016 Mr. Janz tabled a motion to advocate redirecting these funds to the public system instead, and last year the Alberta Teachers Association (ATA) lobbied the government to this end.
Intuitively, this would seem to make a certain amount of sense. But our intuition is often wrong when it comes to these sorts of things. For one, the ATA assumes in their cost-savings estimate that most kids in private school would simply stay there if those schools were defunded; in fact, according to Donna Trimble, head of Parents for Choice in Education, more than half of private school pupils are middle-class and lower middle-class, and so would likely be forced to switch to the public system.
Critics of private school funding will counter that Ontario, despite providing no support for private schools, has a private school enrollment rate much higher than that of Alberta (5.6% vs 3.6%, respectively), implying that school choice would not suffer from defunding. However, this position fails to investigate why the rate is so much higher in Ontario, why it has grown quickly in recent years, and why public school enrollments have been falling. One possible answer? Poor academic performance in Ontario public schools (particularly in math), and this despite significant increases in funding for public schools.
Another reason to stick with the status quo: as David Staples points out, defunding private schools would be socially divisive:
[R]ight now every wealthy Albertan who sends their child to private school has a stake in the public system because they get that 70 per cent funding. If you axe that funding, you create a huge number of ticked off, influential people with no stake in the public system. They will immediately start pushing to defund public education. This political dynamic has led to increasingly poor and non-competitive public schools in the United States. Why open ourselves up to this U.S.-style division?
Other than that they are trying to instigate and politically capitalize on class antagonism, Mr. Janz and the ATA conveniently ignore the fact that the public education system costs taxpayers roughly $13,000 per student vs only $5,200 for those in private schools: private school students are in effect saving the public purse $8,000 each. So, instead of helping to manage a tightening public budgetary environment, as Janz implies will happen, defunding the private system would require the province to actually increase spending on education in addition to limiting school choice.
If anything, solving the provincial budgetary problem could involve increasing the role of private schools in Alberta, since their students cost Alberta taxpayers far less than those in the public system.


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A friend of mine played this song to a group of us once, a while ago now. There were maybe four or five of us in the room and, while we'd all been pretty talkative beforehand, we all went silent and just listened when he put this song on. There is something incredibly captivating and vivid about 20th century French composer Olivier Messiaen's 'Quatuor pour la fin du temps' and with the end of time purportedly approaching on Friday, now seems as good a time as any to share the intensely sublime piece.
It blends together various strange, slow paces, creating a sense of something almost majestic while melodically it interweaves between evocative moments of dissonance and gentle brushes of harmony. It is truly powerful listening which messes with your perception of time – after playing the section embedded above, my friend asked us how long we thought we'd been listening for. We all guessed around two to three minutes. It was around nine minutes long.
Inspired by the Book of Revelation (William Blake's depiction of which is above), there is certainly a holy magnitude to the piece too, and something somehow intangible. Indeed, it is an odd sensation listening to it but, in this Quartet as a whole, Messiaen created something stunning and slow and strange and, ultimately, something very, very beautiful.


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Yup. Something's definitely got a hold on me. And it's making me behave in curious, refreshing and eerie ways.
Whatever do you mean, Child? You may be asking yourself. Especially if you're feeling paternalistic and Southern. And by "Southern, I mean "not Northern."
Well, I'm taking some time off from my blog. Just a week or so–don't call the Blog police and report me missing, or anything, okay?
I know this might come as a shock to
many some a few three of my loyal followers. You know I've been quite a busy blogger in the past several months. Well, busy blogging has taken it's toll because I've also had other things to do. Let's just call those other things "life."
In the process of living life outside of blogging, I've managed to:
- complete editing my memoir at great financial cost (almost $2,000) and personal cost (it was a humbling process, but, as a Buddhist and dizzy blonde, I had lots of practice in this area)
- become semi-educated about the next phases of getting my book self-published, which made me maxi-stressed about these next phases
- gone through boxes of old family photos for possible inclusion in the book
- pull my left hamstring, which is very disturbing for a vegetarian–I don't want to think about ham anything
- neglect Scrappy, who is getting too used to sleeping all day
- delay finding my winter wardrobe, opting instead for the "layered look"
- plan a trip to Portland, OR–a dream trip for me because I've always wanted to visit the Northwest
Well, the trip is coming up and I decided not to bring my laptop. I need a break from blogging.
I want to enjoy my time in Portland and the surrounding areas with Philip, blog-guilt-free. Plus, I printed out the edited version of my book and I have to read the whole darned things again to see if it needs any more spit-polishing and to decide where I need to insert charming pictures. I can read it on the plane . Hopefully people around me will be curious about what I'm reading when I laugh out loud constantly and I can tell them, "Oh, it's the book I've just written." It's a marketing tool I just invented.
Smack-dab in the middle of next week (Nov. 14) is my 55th birthday. I'm preparing a post for that day in honor of, well, me. How can I let a birthday like that slip by? But, remember, I won't be checking my blog until several days after. I just don't want you to think I'm ignoring you, even though I kind of am.
So, yes, something's got a hold on me, all right…and it's the exhilaration of a vacation. To illustrate how I feel and what I would be doing if I didn't have a broken left butt cheek, watch the following video. If you want, shake your booty for me!