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Wednesday, June 1, 2011
What's in a name?
Juliet: "What's in a name? That which we call a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet."
(from Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare)
If you create a service, product or company that is first rate you can pretty much give it any name you like; take Spotify, for example, when I first heard the name I thought it was a contagious disease, but the service is exemplary and we soon got use to the slightly odd name.
A good name, however, can certainly help grease the wheels of success. But what exactly is a good name? Zipipop undertakes strategic branding work and therefore naming is something we have to think about deeply. So here is a process for creating a great name, or at least one that's good enough to get you some attention before the product will have to speak for itself.
Rule number one: ABOVE ALL THE NAME MUST BE MEMORABLE!
If it doesn't stick in people's minds it doesn't matter how clever or meaningful it is.
But to get to both a meaningful and memorable name you can try processing potential names through some of these filters:
ABSRACT: Often names that are abstract or detached from the actual business work best since they have little baggage (or unwanted connotations) and allow for flexibility over time. Think: Apple, Amazon, FourSquare, etc.
ASSOCIATIVE: Often names that have a connection to the line of business or product, but have an abstract quality by being detached from everyday language. Think: Oracle (someone who can convey information from a God) or Nike (the Winged Goddess of Victory).
ASSOCIATIVE NEOLOGISMS: Or you can invent names that suggest a feeling of the business nature. Think: Accenture (accent is to go up), Google (a misspelling of Googol - super large number), Flickr (to flick through pictures).
PRACTICAL COMBINATIONS: Combining existing words to create a does-what-it-says name (think Microsoft, Plancast, SlideShare, YouTube, etc.)
ACRONYMS: Think IBM (International Business Machines, SAP (Systeme, Anwendungen und Produkte, etc) that have the benefits of a no-nonsense, does-what-it-says beginning, but after time they acquire the benefits of an abstract name, i.e. IBM is now more of service consulting company that it is a product manufacturer.
However, in all cases the name needs to capture something of the brand essence which first needs to be clearly defined, e.g. business area, values and philosophies. Also to work best on search engines it should have a unique dot.com. This makes the task harder but can force you to be more original.
What do you want the name to convey, for example, Zipipop was very deliberate. Pop was for something bubbly with pop (popular) culture connotations (i.e. pop music); and the Zipi was the result of resorting to a Swahili dictionary (I was born in Kenya) to find a free domain name. It meant "which" – as in Which bag? – due to the personal opinion polls idea we started with. But it also gives the feeling of being fast, as in zip to the shops.
It took Helene and I a lot of thought, plus a weekend of brainstorming, to come up with a name that we thought could work and had a free web domain. However, we like to think the effort was worth it. If you want to try crowdsourcing the effort then we suggest you open a collaborative online document (say a Google Doc) and get the core team to brainstorm dozens of names, then pick five that you can present to your community in the form of an online poll (say a Google Form).
Good luck finding a great name and may your ventures all come up smelling of roses!
(Note: This blog entry is part of a series of entries I'm going to bring across from Zipipop's previous blog before it was turned into the Finnish only sosiaalinenmedia.com blog)
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Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Hub Generation
The internet is fueling demands for greater transparency, accountability, sharing, meritocracy, collaboration, flexibility, and social responsibility.
Therefore Zipipop, together with some close network partners, decided to initiate and support a new community blog called Hub Generation to look into these topics and explore the impact of social media and cloud computing on the way we work and organize society.
This is not your average blog because it uses an innovative approach to help generate and refine content creation. Most of the content will be summaries of discussions that take place in the Hub Generation Linkedin group. In this way you will get the benefits of different areas of expertise and view points without the need to wade through long discussions; however, in the name of transparency we have just taken advantage of Linkedin's new capability to make the group publicly visible – so that if you wish to get a deeper insight you will be free to read the complete discussions.
The English language blog will have a Nordic viewpoint but with guests from all over the world. And to underpin the philosophical and theoretical thinking we will endeavor to also include practical examples of social web services, management innovations, and civil initiatives that are already making a difference. The mini-essay style blog entries aim to have substance and lasting usefulness.
The community is still very young but it is starting to pick up speed now. There is already some great content and we hope to have some great guest writers in the near future.
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Friday, February 11, 2011
Nokia – King of Keys
Now that Nokia CEO Elop has chosen to back Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 platform the race is truly on. There are many pros about this arrangement, but I believe Nokia should add another key strategic element that will help it go beyond potentially being just an "as good" option. And I believe that this should be keys. Key management is a complex challenge for both large and small organizations and Nokia is ideally positioned to become the King of Keys.
Like Google's Nexus 2, it will not be long before Nokia phones start shipping with a built in technology called Near Field Communication (NFC). This is a short-range wireless communication technology standard that enables the exchange of data between devices over a short distance. This has many potential uses and one of them is keys.
Many of us nowadays are used to having some form of wireless electronic key for accessing organizational buildings, which often require the typing of an additional pin code. These two components can easily be built into a mobile phone with the added advantage of being able to issue and remove keys remotely.
Trials of NFC mobile keys are now starting to happen. For example, a Clarion Hotel in Stockholm has recently partnered with the mobile operator TeliaSonera and one of the world's biggest automated key companies ASSA ABLOY to test replacing keys with mobiles. ASSA ABLOY has developed software that can issue hotel keys before guests arrive and they can even leave without having to physically check-out. This could also be used for guests coming to visit corporate buildings. ASSA ABLOY is a Nordic company (with half Finnish roots) and my advice is that Nokia should go and talk with them – if they are not already.
Nokia's strengths have, over the years, been more around engineering and this service is all about technology; and the pin codes would be entered through a standard number pad. So it would be a match made in heaven. A Qualcommm representative told me that there are still challenges with varying standards around NFC, but this would play to Nokia's advantage, since they still have the leverage to enforce a worldwide standard related to NFC keys.
Also the combination of Microsoft's business credentials would work well with organizations looking for a solid key issuing system. A Nokia executive a few months back (at a party) was not initially enthusiastic about this King of Keys idea, since he said that the direct to business sales is a relatively small part of their operations – but then immediately his eyes lit up and he said that he would definitely consider it.
This is an open market and Nokia should act quickly to claim the space.
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Santa Meets Death
Tarjeta Naranja (Orange Card), a credit card company in Argentina, has commissioned a tribute to the Christmas Season with a short film featuring Santa and Death. On the night before Christmas Santa (Papá Noel) looks for a gift that will provide his host the ultimate line of credit with Death personified.
Click on the image below to play the video.
The Santa/Death ad was developed at Rombo Velox, Cordoba, by
creative director/copywriter Toni Curtino, copywriter Matias Quiñonero and art director Guillermo Casas.
Filming was shot by director Pablo Brusa via Prisma Cine.
Filed under: Christmas, Commercials, Short Film
Tagged: Rombo Velox
Location: Argentina

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Ting man kan gjøre i Philadelphia
De beste anbefalingene fra lokalbefolkningenFinn ut hva som gjør byen unik med hjelp fra lokalbefolkningen – alt fra omvisninger til skjulte perler.
Art Museum
"Maybe it's a bit trite, but no visit to Philadelphia would be complete without a run up the Art Museum steps. As a bonus, those steps are connected to a world-renowned collection of paintings, sculptures, and photographs. After you've conquered the iconic climb, make sure to get a picture with the Rocky statue off to the right of the steps at street level."
- 454 lokalkjente anbefaler
"Too many food choices for one visit. Be sure to get a donut from Bieler's for dessert."
- 314 lokalkjente anbefaler
Historic Site
"This is one of the most iconic symbols of Philadelphia. Any trip to the historical sites would be incomplete without stopping to see the bell and hear a bit about its history."
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"Largest of four city parks offering great shopping (off Walnut street) and dining options. Pop into Parc for a bite and a cocktail at Steven Starr's flagship Art deco-inspired French Eatery (18th/Locust). Or simply sit on a park bench and enjoy people-watching (and puppy-watching). Grab a book at Joseph Fox's Bookstore (Walnut/17th) and settle into La Colombe (Walnut/19th) for an unforgettable cup of coffee."
- 217 lokalkjente anbefaler
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Historic Site
"Independence Hall is the building where both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted. It first opened in 1753. It is now the centerpiece of the Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania."
- 196 lokalkjente anbefaler
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Art Museum
"Besides the spectacular architecture of the building and the zen grounds that surround it, The Barnes in Philadelphia is home to one of the world's greatest collections of impressionist, post-impressionist, and early modernist paintings."
- 258 lokalkjente anbefaler
Science Museum
"Founded in honor of America's first scientist, Benjamin Franklin, The Franklin Institute is one of the oldest and premier centers of science education and development in the country. Great exhibits for children and adults to enjoy!"
- 143 lokalkjente anbefaler
History Museum
"This was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world. Take a tour or check their calendar for the numerous events, including Terror Behind The Walls that starts at about the last week of September and runs through the first week of Nov. "
- 187 lokalkjente anbefaler
"The zoo is all lit up these year for the holiday season at night! Make sure to check it out! "
- 82 lokalkjente anbefaler
"Pat's and Geno's are the two most recognizable spots to grab a cheesesteak for people outside of the city. People who live in the city, however, think of them as a bit of a tourist trap. If you must make the trip over and see for yourself, it's about a 10-minute walk. We'd recommend Pat's, as it's less of a spectacle than the neon monstrosity of Geno's"
- 136 lokalkjente anbefaler
Sculpture Garden
"The Magic Gardens spans three city lots, and includes indoor galleries and a large outdoor labyrinth. It is a giant piece of art you can walk through and explore nooks & crannies. It is whimsical & facinating. To date, it is the largest work created by mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar. They host fun events, DIY art nights, live music & BYOB. Check the website calender for more information. "
- 143 lokalkjente anbefaler
College History Building
"Freaky medical oddity museum. Highly recommend if you're a weirdo, not for the squeamish."
- 156 lokalkjente anbefaler
Hardware Store
"The Art Museum has always been one of my favorite places in Philadelphia. I love the location, very walkable. Actually if you have time to.spare I would recommend renting a bike (Belmont/Parkside) and taking a ride through Fairmount Park along MLK Drive and checking out the Water Works which is located on the back side of the Art Museum "
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"Grab a beer and a sandwich and swing on a hammock along the Delaware River! Awesome views of the Ben Franklin Bridge!"
- 154 lokalkjente anbefaler
Beer Garden
"German beer hall, lots of fun for groups. The Bavarian pretzel is good and the beers are even better."
- 174 lokalkjente anbefaler
City Hall
"I always pass through here on the way to visit my parents or just getting to the other side of town. It's a great building, full of architectural details. Dilworth Park, on the west side, has an ice skating rink in the winter and a run through water fountain in the summer. Love Park, across the street at the end of Ben Franklin Parkway, has the LOVE sculpture and a great view up the parkway to the Philadelphia Museum of Art (with the Rocky steps). A great place to hang out and take a break."
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"Pat's and Geno's are the two most recognizable spots to grab a cheesesteak for people outside of the city. People who live in the city, however, think of them as a bit of a tourist trap. If you must make the trip over and see for yourself, it's about a 10-minute walk. We'd recommend Pat's, as it's less of a spectacle than the neon monstrosity of Geno's"
- 136 lokalkjente anbefaler
Beer Garden
"German beer hall, lots of fun for groups. The Bavarian pretzel is good and the beers are even better."
- 174 lokalkjente anbefaler
"Local Fave. So it's a friendly competition between Pat's steaks. Their stores literally face each other. So you have to buy a steak from each place and weigh in on this debate. Whose is the best "
- 108 lokalkjente anbefaler
"Far away from the gaudy spectacle of Pat's and Geno's, Jim's offers a much more subdued experience. The cheesesteaks themselves stand out as the star here. Melissa recommends getting the fried onions and provolone, while Ed gets his with Cheese Whiz. "
- 103 lokalkjente anbefaler
Fransk restaurant
"Imagine being transported to a French Brasserie, only to realize that you're just looking at Rittenhouse Square. Great people watching and excellent food, great for families and groups but equally romantic for a date night. Don't sleep on the bread basket and desert. "
- 106 lokalkjente anbefaler
"A fishtown staple, this is a great bar and they have some awesome concerts on the second floor!"
- 135 lokalkjente anbefaler
"The Sardine Bar is a very short walk away and is a great place to grab a drink or a bite, especially later at night. They've got a rotating cast of craft beers and some really creative sandwiches. When the weather is nice, we like to sit in their backyard for happy hour. The Sardine Ale and Kenzinger are our go-to for beers."
- 87 lokalkjente anbefaler
"This place is a Philly staple! The food is amazing (particularly the Eggs Benedict and the Potato Latke), but you will wait for a while for a table. The wait is worth it! If you are headed here for brunch, pick up a bottle of champagne (or sparkling wine) on your way and order the fresh squeezed orange juice for some BOYB mimosas. Cash only, atm on site. "
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The Things That Actually Make Me Feel Better
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I definitely love a walk when I'm feeling down, just what I need to try and blow the cobwebs away!ReplyDelete
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YES! Couldn't agree more! :) xDelete
I so agree with this! If I have a tidy room and a cup of coffee in my hand, I'm feeling better already. Blogging is a great idea :) I find it nice to be able to turn a bad day into a post if I need to, or just write to feel better. Great post!ReplyDelete
Steph Hello, Steph BlogReplies
I'm so glad you agree! :) xDelete
A lush stockpile and a bath sounds the absolute dream! xxReplyDeleteReplies
YES! Couldn't think of anything better, haha! ;) xDelete
Going on walks definitely always helps, breathing in the fresh air is one of the best feelings :) It's the same for me with blogging or just writing in general too, formulating my thoughts and letting them out somehow is quite liberating to me xReplyDelete
Definitely! :) I couldn't agree more to both of those! xDelete
Me too! And I also love having a massive singing session! That always makes me feel better hehe :)ReplyDelete
Ooh yes!! I love just sticking on some throwback tunes and having a sing and a boogie!! :) xDelete
When I'm feeling down buying makeup always cheers me up and going on walks helps me too! it really seems to clear my mindReplyDelete
Buying makeup is definitely one of my favourite things too - it's so weird how it can just cheer you up, right?! xDelete
Retail therapy is my favourite, although my bank sobs every time I do it!ReplyDelete
- Chloe
Mine too! I know how you feel, haha! xDelete
I completely understand about the lush stockpile! I have about 8 lush bath bombs etc. so life's good right now 😊ReplyDelete
Tasha x
That sounds perfect!! :) xDelete


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Moore/Stanitski/Jurs' Chemistry, The Molecular Science Second Enhanced Review Edition includes an appendix of Atwoods' Survival Guide for General Chemistry with Math Review. This appendix is designed to help students gain a better understanding of the basic problem-solving skills and concepts of general chemistry. Access Audio files (MP3) introducing each module are included with this text. The Enhanced Review Edition is softbound and less expensive than the standard textbook.Peter C. Jurs is the author of 'Chemistry: The Molecular Science, Enhanced Review Version (with General ChemistryNOW)', published 2005 under ISBN 9780495220077 and ISBN 0495220078.[read more]
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Phoenix and Gryphon's Magic Show Dogs Costume
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This homemade costume for pets entered our 2013 Halloween Costume Contest.
A word from Bonnie and Beth, the 'Phoenix and Gryphon's Magic Show' costume creators:
It's time for the Halloween Golden Magic Show! Master Magician Phoenix the Phenomenal is showing off his latest trick. He sawed his little assistant, 8 week old Gryphon, right down the middle. Abracadabra, Gryphon is in two! But don't worry, Phoenix will soon put Gryphon back together again!
We created these outfits by putting together pieces from different costumes. We adjusted a child's suit to fit Phoenix, and attached white gloves to the sleeves that we stuffed so they would look like hands were inside. We also attached a saw and magic wand to the gloves. We finished it off with a black top hat over a blond wig, and added a carnation to the lapel. For Gryphon's costume, we used stretchy silver sequined material to create wrist bands and a headband with a feather. For the magic boxes, we painted two cartons burgundy with gold trim, and attached gold diamonds we had cut out of wrapping paper. We cut holes for the head of the puppy and the body back-end to stick out of. Finally, we created a stage curtain by hanging pieces of curtain onto dowels and attaching it together with wire.
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How to protect Google Plus account from being hacked
Have you ever felt that your Google Plus account may be hacked and you may loose some sensitive data of you and your friends ? There are few simple steps by which you can add rather implement advanced security features to your Google Plus account. In this article the steps required to secure your Google Plus account from being hacked are given.
First of all what hacking is ?Hacking is the process of intruding or accessing personal information or personal data without knowledge of the person. It is a kind of stealing your data from your compute or e - mail account or social networking site account. Hacking may involve some changes in your website or some spam mails sent using your personal or official e mail id. Hence, hacking is basically stealing the data or personal information.
Why should I be afraid of it ?This question seems to be relevant here. You might be wondering by stealing some data, how a hacker can harm you. Don't take this matter so lightly. What if you are making some online transaction and a hacker steals your online banking details and use them to purchase. You will know this scandal only when you inspect your bill. What if someone hacks your Google Plus account and post some porn links? So we need to protect our Google Plus account from being hacked.
How can we protect our Google Plus account more secureGoogle plus do have two step verification security feature, which is not enabled by default. Here are steps to enable two step security feature of Google plus account and protecting your Google plus account from being hacked.
Step-I : Login to Google Plus and click on your profile photo
Click on your profile photograph as shown in the above image after looging into your Google plus account.
Step-II : Click on "Account" link
Second step is to click on "Account" link as shown in the above screenshot. It will take you to your Google plus account settings.
Step-III : Click on "Edit" link
Click on "Edit" link as shown in the image. This step will edit the 2-step verification security settings.
Step-IV : Click on "Start Setup"
Now click on "Start Setup" to start 2-step verification activation process.
Step-V : Check out your mobile number and click on "Verify" button
Check whether the number shown here is your latest mobile number or not. If it is not you can change it here. After entering your correct mobile number, you can select either "Send SMS code" or "Voice call". Send SMS code option if selected, will send the code to your mobile through SMS. Where as, Voice call option will tell you the verification code through a voice call. Now click on "Send Code" button. Now you will receive SMS or phone call in which verification code will be delivered to you.
Step-VI : Enter verification code
Enter verification code received by you on your mobile. And click on "Verify".After Google verifies the code, click on "Next" to continue.
Step-VII : Trust or not trust computer
You can check "Trust this computer" if you trust your current computer, i.e., if your computer is a personal one then check this option. If you are using your friend's or cafe's computer, uncheck this option and click on "Next".
Click on "Turn on 2-step verification code"
Now click on "Turn on 2-step verification code" to complete implementation of setting up 2-step verification code.
Congratulations, you have successfully implemented 2-step verification feature
You need to re login to your Google plus account. After successful login, a confirmation page of 2-step verification code will be displayed to you.
From now onwards, you can set up password for various third party applications.


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It follows what have been considered credible sightings by members of the public in Balbirnie Woods, Markinch.
A large pawprint measuring 10cm x 9cm and thought to be from a cat-like creature was found during a search.
The print has been now been given to a zoologist. Police believe the most likely species to be living in the Fife area is a lynx or puma.
Fife Constabulary officers and staff from the SSPCA and other agencies took part in the recent search of the woods.
The introduction of the Dangerous Wild Animals Act in 1976 made it illegal for people to keep big cats and it is thought some were released into the wild.
Fife wildlife officer Pc Mark Maylin said: "We have a duty to protect the public from what could, potentially, be a dangerous animal.
Survival instincts
"The next step is to try to find and capture the animal and have it relocated in an environment that is safer, both for it and the public."
Based on the number of reports over recent years there could be as many as half a dozen big cats in Fife alone.
"There are a great many sceptics out there, but how many of them have ever seen an eagle, an otter, pine martin, dolphin, whale or even a badger in the wild?
"The lynx was originally native to Scotland and would have no trouble adapting to survive in the wild."
The advice on seeing a big cat in the open is to stay calm and still, do not chase it and do not run away from it.
The only real danger would be from an encounter with an animal which had cubs, was injured or in a confined space.
The advice then is to back away slowly and try to make yourself look as large as possible.


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May 3 to May 9, 2017
After getting the 411 from InstaFriends Kelly and Marshall of @camp.addict about a newly opened up boondocking site outside Moab, UT we were all in. We towed our 30′ home over 5-ish bumpy miles of dirt road to find our best boondocking spot yet. We tucked in behind a mountain of rocks with loads of privacy, perfect sunset views and great imagination potential for the boys.
We were really looking forward to Arches National Park and it did not disappoint (truly no National Park has disappointed). It was hot, but we filled our backpacks with water and went for a few pretty grand hikes to see…arches. What a landscape…closest thing to Mars maybe? Of course Quinn & Cal completed their Junior Ranger work and earned their badges.
A good amount of time was spent right at our gorgeous campsite. We thought we might stay a couple days but ended up staying almost a week. We did make it into the town of Moab a couple times and ate at a fantastic restaurant, The Spoke on Center. What a cool town with lots of funky shops and restaurants. We're not into 4-wheeling, off-roading or dirt bikes, but it's PARADISE for anyone who is.
Close by were a few spots where we could see dinosaur prints, not in a museum, but still in the ground where that particular dinosaur ACTUALLY stomped. WHOA. We visited the Mill Canyon Dinosaur Tracksite where we happened upon a National Park archeologist and got a pretty cool history lesson on the dinosaur tracks we saw. Afterwards, we took the Mill Canyon Dinosaur Bone Trail where you could see so many different bones preserved in the rock. Finally we took a short hike to the Copper Ridge Dinosaur Tracksite to see huge sauropod footprints. Seeing ancient prints preserved under perfectly engineered lighting systems in civilized, air conditioned museums is great…but this? Hanging out where the dinosaurs did and SEEING the evidence they left behind? Unreal.
Finally, we took a ride to Canyonlands National Park to see some…canyons. This was a short day trip full of driving and stopping for pictures of canyon vistas that went on forever (and the boys were sure to complete their Junior Ranger work for that badge!).
Not a bad start to our National Park time in Utah…which, all told, would be fairly epic.


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Sunday: 11:00 – 4:00
Vancouver, BC
Made you look! Fully clothed. I promise you.
Well, the rumours are true. I got married this past year. Hitched up. Tied the knot. Hooked. No matter how you put it, I wore a beautiful dress with the most amazing shoes and celebrated with family, friends and a candy bar that vanished within 5 minutes. What I learned from my year of planning and prepping and stressing Oh My! is that IT ALL COMES TOGETHER and if it doesn't? It does. In more ways than one. I learned a few tips along the way that helped me create a unique and fun day. Hopefully you'll take a few pieces of advice when planning yours. You might read this and think, "ah man she's full of poo". And that's totally fair. I am full of poo some days but I had a FUN day and for me, that is success right there.
1. PUT DOWN THOSE CORNY BRIDAL MAGAZINES . Do not even touch one. Put down those scissors. From the satin strappy heels, bedazzled dress to rhinestone body jewellery and bridal headgear, there is some really REALLY scary stuff out there when it comes to the vision of "the perfect bride". Who wants to be perfect? I'll admit, I glanced through one only to discover it took me less than a second to cringe. Out loud. "EWWWWW". Quickly dropping it to the floor in exchange for a copy of British Vogue I was stealth at hiding it very well behind the wrong magazine rack. The thought of pulling out my tiara from my costume box accompanied with a diamond sash made me chuckle. Believe me I'd love nothing more to look like a 6-year-old in a poofy taffeta dress in a character performance. But I opted out for this occasion. Stay true to what suits YOU. A lot of dress inspirations that I gathered were from favourite designer collections as well as Pinterest and fashion blogs. Know what works for you and find styles that you admire. It will cut out a lot of CRAP. And you'd surprised as what you'll find in a copy of the latest British Vogue. There is nothing worse than watching a bride not look anything like herself.
2. COLLABORATE . I was in LOVE and still am with designers Jenny Packham and Delphine Manivet. But my bank account wasn't. I avoided all bridal boutiques to not further harm my addictive personality. Once I fall in love with something its hard for me not to have it. Nor could I justify taking out a bank loan for a dress that I would afterwards pack up for storage. And by storage I mean my costume box. Let's get real here, Fall is coming and my love for boots and future travel is a huge priority. It's the perfect excuse to save the extra money. So I thought, Who do I know that would let me collaborate with them on MY dress? I want an original "Sicoli". None other than Vancouver Designer, the talented and awesome, Isabelle Dunlop. From the hand-picked french lace to the roughing and intricate detailing, she graciously allowed me to be hands on every step of the way over coffee and carrot muffins. This was AWESOME. I reassured her that if I was annoying in any way to let her know, as I love to be hands on. Drawing the dress, sending images and talking it out was the way to go. We basically improvised our way in making my gown. Best part about it is no one else owns one, just little ol ' me which made me even more over the moon. I also had a blast collaborating on my wedding invitations with the talented art director and graphic designer, Natalie Pagnucco. I was lucky to have a pal who was gracious enough to allow me to illustrate my image and general idea. She had creatively complied a list of fonts, colours and layouts for us to play with and together we were able to agree on what I believe to have been the perfect personalized invitation for David and I. Thanks ladies for allowing me to brainstorm and work closely with you and your talents.
3. CHOO'S YOUR CHOO'S WISELY . CHOOse a pair of heels that you will wear again. Because I went with a simpler, classy and more elegant dress I decided to splurge on the shoes. Yes, I'm a shaddict and for my special day I decided to treat myself. Saving on the dress and getting an AMAZING deal on these shoes I had no reason not to buy them. I wasn't expecting to go sparkly but when I saw them I just knew. And when I tried them on sans Prince Charming I was convinced. Surprisingly enough I lasted in them all night. They were tres comfortable and best part, I can wear them to any event over and over again. With a different dress of course.
4. TAKE SOME TIME OUT FOR YOU . It's a big day. EVERYONE wants to pull you every which way. There are a lot of emotions going on and one important piece of advice given to me was to take a TSN TIME OUT. I wonder what he was thinking…."WHAT THE HELL AM I DOING?????" I, on the other hand was trying to get to the candy bar.
5. DIY BRIDESMAID DRESSES . Everyone has their own personality and their own sense of style. There is nothing worse than begrudgingly paying for a dress that you may NEVER wear again. Add on the fact that you may not even like it. So, in respect to all shapes and sizes and a love for a garden party flair and good material (of course) I asked everyone to think "vintage" "garden party" "soft colours" and "PLEASE no satin". AMAZINGLY enough the dresses all complimented each other and everyone was happy with their selections. Despite my bombarding them with vision boards (sorry ladies) I think it worked cause they all looked gorgeous. And the guys? Well..a handsome bunch I might say. We opted for the traditional rented tux that is worn by many over and over…and over again. They must have good dry-cleaning rates on them. Sharp, classy navy suits were chosen on their own and we tied them all together with pink and blue polka dots. Get it? Tie(d). I am goooood!
6. GET CRAFTY . I love craftersizing and I wanted to add as much personal touch to our day. Instead of buying a typical wedding book for guests I decided to pull out the Polaroids and put together a sketch book which would allow guests to draw, sign and write unique messages to us. I don't just want your signature, I want you to be creative too. Accents, details, quirky things that you love should be added to the day. And considering that I'm part nerd part goof and all class it seemed to fit the occasion.
7. FLOWER POWER & CAKE . Keep it simple and eat your cake. I only remember cutting the cake and then didn't see it until the next morning. So take the time to eat your cake! As for flowers, choose something that's not only lovely but delicate enough for guests to take home conveniently. I chose a mixture of english roses and lavender to which I found was just the right size. It wasn't overpowering by any means as some bouquets are. Sometimes I find a bridal bouquet to be an array of over the top lustre including weeds, flowers and bejewelled roses. Go simpler (and more cost-effective). Mason jars with lavender and hydrangea allowed guests to take them home instead of being thrown away at the end of the night. I still have bundles of lavender around my place…mixed in with the lavender I've been stealing from people's properties late at night. Stealth.
8. JUST SMILE & HAVE A DRINK . YOU MAY NOT KNOW EVERYONE . It's true. Especially if you're in the bridal party. How fun it was for the entire wedding party plus our parents to greet ALL of guests in a small amount of time (at least I thought it was fun). I wish I had a camera recording the line of awkward moments, new faces, an array of characters, funny conversations, intimate moments and a few new impressions. A tray of wine and of course water is just what the doctor ordered to keep us hydrated and for the line to move along in a speedy fashion. Of course things were delayed but it was great to see such excited faces. And WOW! All of the love in that room! My cheeks never hurt so much from smiling. If you ever need a cheek workout, smile for about 2 hours. You can also practice "greeting" beforehand. Here's how.
9. KNOW YOUR HAIR & MAKEUP . For those who know me, my hair obsessions are out of control. I love hair. I love the way it changes a look. I love luscious locks on a man and a woman. I love hair. Loose and luscious. I love hair. I knew I didn't want a french roll or a loosely coiled ringlets at the sides of my head circa prom '97. I honestly didn't know what to do with mine. Up or down? Down or up? Because my dress and jewelry were simple I wanted something a fuller and au natural with a bit of sassy class. So, I turned to a few hair inspirations and fortunately enough my hair stylist knew what she was doing. Since the wedding was out-of-town I was panicking as to who to call considering all the amazing hair & makeup professionals that I knew out here. Realistically, I couldn't pack them in my luggage. The overweight fees are ridiculous these days.! So, with the right suggestions and research I was happy with whom I chose. And I hope the bridal party was too. As for makeup, I brought my own. You're the only one who knows what works best on your skin. Trust yourself. Trust your makeup. Trust is truth. Makeup is pretty. I love hair.
10. HAVE FUN CAUSE IT'S OVER JUST . LIKE . THAT. I started planning a year before the wedding. From designing the invites to making sure everything from the ceremony to the party was going to characterize us as a couple we wanted to make it as FUN as possible for everyone involved. It was the first time a lot people met, and there were a lot of moments where my emotions were flying (my family, friends and hubby can attest). But they love me just the way I am. I thought if I could produce, create and perform a solo show I could plan a wedding (with help of course) . Sometimes it's hard to let go and ask for help (at least for me. I like to be in control) but I'm learning slowly but surely to let go. Of course there were times where I yelled, "I don't want to do get married anymore!!!" OR sang, "I knew we should have eloped!!!" But it wouldn't have been the same. Weather you sing it, yell it, rap it, you are IN IT ALREADY. The most important lesson was to MAKE IT FUN and not to get caught up in the whole hoopla of what a wedding is supposed to be. It's not a wedding unless its yours. Don't listen to anything that doesn't make you feel comfortable and stay true to what you want. The amount of love, joy and beautiful moments can't be described here. The most intimate moments are left in the heart and for my eyes only. But there's nothing wrong in sharing in the FUN. I hope this was as enjoyable for you as it was for me – CS XX
for Christmas crafts. You know it and I know it. As you get older you are given gifts that you simply don't need (which means they end up stuffed underneath the bed, donated, rewrapped, or left on your neighbours doorstep with a note that says, "love santa") Unless they are gift cards to your favourite shops (ask me for my ideas), monetary (to pay for those guitar, tap, ballet, art classes, even bills) or a generous donation in your name to your favourite charity. All in all, I really don't need anything. Save your pennies and help someone who could enjoy a cup of tea, a bowl of soup or a long overdue phone call. As a young kid I would always give the gift of craft making. And as a young woman, well it looks like its gonna be that way this year too. Amy Sedaris put it best in her book, Simple Times: Crafts For Poor People. Yes I own this book. I bought it the minute it came out. I have a serious girl crush on this brilliant woman and somehow I can relate. Not because of my brilliance (or lack thereof) but because of her unique charm, bold characters and weirdness. I love her! So…if you feel compelled to make crafts this year take a peek at her book. Otherwise here are a few of my top suggestion:
– mason jars filled with sand and shells (a Hawaiian adventure)
– decoupaged wine bottles with a candle of course (include matches. Go the extra step)
– sock puppets (everyone loves mismatched socks with buttons on them)
– reindeer families made from sticks. Use cranberries for oversized noses (This will get em every time!)
Q-tip men (perfect for the nativity scene)
Enjoy! Get creative! Happy shopping (independent/local of course)
My first thought when I woke up this morning was, "I don't want to get out of bed". The sound of the rain was my alarm clock, the grey gloom is my cityscape until the first image I looked at on my compu pu was simple tranquility. Need I say more on this dreary Monday morning? Simple perfection, perfectly blue. I would like to be there. In a heartbeat I would. Soon I will.
"For relaxing times, make it Suntory time"
Bill Murray always puts a smile on my face (not everyone can) He is by far one of my all time favourite actor/comedians whose performances are always brilliantly executed. If you haven't scene Lost In Translation you should. Even if it's for the hilarious scene of him as famous actor, Bob Harris struggling to make a "Suntory" whiskey commercial in Japan. It's enough to win my heart. It's enough to make me want to pour a glass of Suntory. On the beach. With Bill Murray. This is my perfect monday morning. CS XX
otaduy . whiskey
Alright first of all, I am no rock star (in the literal sense that is). I am not in a band (I pretend to be). I don't live a life of
sex, drugs, and rock and roll and I'm not traveling around the world checking into hotel to hotel (maybe one day). I'm not gracing world stages with my extraordinary voice (<— questionable. Some would cover their ears) and musical talents. But, my black leather boots make me feel tough. My leather motorcycle jacket makes me feel cool. My black stilettos make me feel sexy. And hey, my leather leggings well…that's just a whole different story. So, I said to myself after seeing Canadian rock stars Emily Haines (Metric) and Martina Sorbara (Dragonette) that at some point in my career I'm gonna rock out so hard with my electric guitar, strut around in a leather onesy and maybe just maybe tap dance in between sets. I confess, I do day-dream about this. Maybe I secretly want to be a rock star. Do I want to portray a rock star in a film? (hells yeah!) Do I want to rock out on stage? (double hells yeah!) Ok then let's make it happen. #bucketlist
Worse Case Scenario: I got the privacy of my own home. – CS xx
Rock . Leather . Sexy . Motorcycle . Studs . Stiletto . Performance . Musica . Art . Instrumental . lazer beams . Feelin somethin
Well my lovely peeps, the chill is back and so is the rain. Often distracted by puddles and broken umbrellas, trying to keep my head clear is usually a challenge. Lets face it, my mind is pretty imaginative and most of the time I dream of tropical islands, skinny dipping, dancing everywhere, magical places, lavender bubble baths, artistic adventures and frolicking…… on the beach. I like to wrap myself in my house coat, curl up in my cozy bed and convert it into my home office. Most things don't seem clear. Usually they aren't . But sometimes they are right in front of your eyes. No need to play peek a boo or hide behind those fears. You may want to play with what you have and splash around a bit. Tears may stream, emotions rise, you might just need some extra special lovin. You miss certain people, yummy smells, change isn't as easy as picking up a penny. They say chicken soup is good for the soul but so is leaping in the air and landing on your feet with a bit of a stumble. Putting your foot in your mouth is often a good thing. It makes you real. It stirs the heart part. Messages are sent, wires are crossed. But if you're smart enough to see the everything in between, the black and white is easier to be seen. Let's face it, sometimes the grey areas are all you need on a rainy day. CS xx
rainy kisses . romantic escapes . flying high . peek a boo . hibernate . lady thoughts .
I swear, it seems like every 5 years I feel a growth spurt. No, not in my boobs but in my heart. Mentally. I feel the need for growth and change. I've been feeling it for a couple of months now. Maybe it's a part of getting older. Possibly, the turn of the season. Each year I have a better sense of what I want. What I'd rather focus my time on. Who I want to spend hours with. Where I want to go. When I want to put my foot down. Why I need to let the things that weigh me down be set free. Sometimes I don't know where to be. Most of the time I can never pin point what it is. I know it's heart + mind + gut. Confused usually. I'm never really sure . Grown up pants. I like to choose my own adventure. trust it . I don't know about you but Fall is the start of something new.
crisp air . sun on my face . warm hugs . a big kiss . leaves a changing . new prospects . learn Italian (for the 3rd time) . heavy knits . boots and jeans . running in the wind . crimson lips . new relationships . scary adventures . 8 months . do something new . kiss a crush . film . family chats . black and white . let it all go . enjoy the game . fall like a leaf . take my time . weird is cool . birthday time . fly like a bird . chase something . sew a button . bangs . 60 seconds of fun . grandma sweaters . something special . quit something you don't like . los angeles . new york city . i'm coming to play . piano . sing a song . stage . learn guitar . drive . 3 chords . yes . do it . head stand . kale . americano . cuddles . opera . black . pumpkins . vampire teeth . i miss u . hurdles . vanilla candles . paint . doodle . dare . plan . cheeky monkey . apple pie a la mode . crazy . song bird . clogs & socks . lucy . inspiration . tattoo . vogue . i'm just being me .
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Ah, Christmas. Although I'm not a fan of winter, I can't deny how much I love Christmas. I especially love living in the city around this time… the lights, the glittering snow, the music…it's all so magical! I'm going to be blunt here for a second and say that all of the magic gets blurred out with consumerism, though. I will admit, when I was a kid, I obviously loved the gifts and the idea of Santa, but now that I'm an adult, it's not really something I support. Even in my early teens, when my parents asked me what I wanted, I'd respond with "I'm good. I don't need anything". I'm more excited about sitting with my family and enjoying their time, especially during Christmas dinner. I'm already not a fan of malls, and when you add the pressure of purchasing gifts for multiple people, it just adds stress to the season (for me, anyway). Don't get me wrong, I LOVE shopping for others…but I always think in the back of my mind that there are others who are less fortunate, and who could benefit from receiving a gift. I just think it's silly that a bunch of adults who are perfectly capable of purchasing their own items wait for Christmas to receive material goods from one another.
I guess what I'm trying to say is maybe reconsider material gifts this year? If not for others, then for yourself. Maybe instead of asking for that $300+ Kitchen Aid batter mixer, ask others to make a donation to your favourite charity because in all honesty, you probably have more than enough shit. We're all th ultimate hoarders with our gadgets, technology, makeup, clothes, etc., and I say enough! Focus on the gifts that won't be around forever: cooking/baking with your family, appreciating family traditions, having a cup of hot cocoa with good company, attending a Christmas market, etc.
I've been noticing a lot of Perfect Gift Guides posts lately, and while it is the season, I wanted to take a different approach and offer a Perfect Gift Guide that doesn't involve material goods. I promise I'm not the Grinch….probably more of a Cindy Lou Who 🙂
1: Charity Donation
As I already mentioned, giving back is a gift in itself. If someone asks what you want, ask them to make a donation to your favourite charity, their favourite charity, or BOTH. This is also a wonderful gift for someone else because who isn't pro-being a good person, pro-saving the world, and/or pro-kindness? Hopefully the person in your life is pro-all those things!! 😛
2: A Pet
This is my personal favourite. PREPARE TO BE THE BEST VERSION OF SANTA CLAUSE EVER. Adopting a puppy, cat, etc. is an incredible gift that ensures love, loyalty, and….lots and lots of patience! Heads up though, because you want to make sure that the person receiving a pet would be 100% okay with the idea. Remember to consider adoption because there are lots of fur babies and older animals that are in need of loving homes.
3: An Experience
Is someone constantly talking about how much they want to take up drumming, yoga, ballet dancing, etc.? Consider gifting someone a lesson or a class for an experience they have always wanted to try, or something they already love doing. As I mentioned in my post about my anxiety, Mark gifted me an unlimited yoga class membership, which was such an incredible gift in helping me personally and physically! You can read more about that post here. Experiences win everytime. Another fun idea is Season Passes. They can be used for Museums, National Parks, Amusement Parks, etc.! If you especially want to have a fun time, try WINE TASTING.
4: Prepare a Meal
This one works really well if you want to give Mom (or whomever does the cooking) a day off. In my home, Mark and I will cook each other meals all the time, and it's something that shows your appreciation for the other person. Cooking or baking for someone is very personal, and there is no faking that love! It's always nice to come home to a home-cooked meal, especially when it includes all the flavors you and/or someone else enjoys. If you want to be extra cute, create a little menu and give it to them before hand so that they can decide what they'd like to you make for them!
5: Your Expertise
Are you a fashion lover? Provide your expertise and help them organize their closet, or styling their outfits. Makeup or Hair guru? Give them a fun makeover! Plumbing? Unclog their toilet. LOL. The point is, use something you're good at to help them out. They'll appreciate it.
I hope after reading this post, it has inspired you (even a little), to reconsider material goods as Christmas gifts. What are your thoughts on gifts? On no gifts? Is there anything I'm missing? Let me know in the comments!! I love hearing from you guys.


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In the space of about 5 days Patsy and Ralph and I visited every country in the world -- or nearly so.
|Expo 67 - Canada Pavilion
At every pavilion, they would provide a souvenir stamp for your souvenir "passport" -- or diary or journal, or any other piece of paper you had. Patsy and Ralph had recently gone on a winery tour in the Finger Lakes area of New York State, and the multi-page brochure from that trip became the "passport" in which I collected all the stamps.
Years later, during the time I was busily traveling to China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, and many other places, I had occasion one day to flip open my (real) passport, and all the extension pages, filled with visa stamps, cascaded out. The memory of Expo 67 and my "globetrotting" came rushing back to me.
I've started looking at some images of those Expo 67 pavilions, and I've begun to wonder: Did I learn everything I needed to know about the world in 1967?
|Expo 67 - Thailand Pavilion
Okay . . . so . . . how did I become so fascinated with Asia that I ended up studying Chinese language and history in college?
|Expo 67 - U.S.S.R. Pavilion
I can't remember anything about the inside of the USSR pavilion. But the external shape of it is seared into my memory.
|Expo 67 - Germany Pavilion
The German pavilion was hopelessly cool. When everybody else chose to build a building, Germany did this kind of tent thing -- sort of anticipating Christo.
|Expo 67 - Iran Pavilion
Cool blue tile. The first of many encounters with Iran. (See Talk With Somebody About Iran Today. (Maybe a Member of Congress?))
|Expo 67 - Habitat
"Habitat" made a statement about what really constitutes livable space. I took it to heart.
|Expo 67 - U.S.A. Pavilion
The USA pavilion was a Buckminster Fuller geodesic dome, and it was filled with relics of the space program. I specifically remember seeing the actual Apollo 1 capsule in which "Gus" Grissom, Edward H. White and Roger B. Chaffee had been burned to death.
I'm sure my horizons have expanded a little in the years since 1967 . . . . But not much . . . !
For a full array of images, see the Expo 67 official site.
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Nuclear weapons: what's different in 2017 is that all the countries that don't want the threat of nuclear weapons are taking charge.
(See 133 Is a Lot of #Nuclearban-Supporting Countries )
(See Taipei c. 1979 )
(See A Force for Peace: Getting to Know Iran Through Film)
(See Remember June 4)
(See TURKEY: Terra Incognita No Longer .... )
There will be no shortage of members of Congress who see this as an opportunity to puff out their chests and wave their arms and insist on continued conflict. It will be the work of the people to insist that the path of peace be followed through.
(See Talk With Somebody About Iran Today. (Maybe a Member of Congress?))


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A creature that is alchemically invisible also suffers from bouts of madness as a result of its condition.
Quick/Rebuild Rules: The creature is naturally invisible, but must make a DC 15 Will save at the start of each round of combat to avoid being confused for 1 round.
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Sunday, January 22, 2006
Where the wild things are
Being French, they bang on at length about la beauté de l'histoire, la simplicité et la profondeur des dialogues, la poésie du dessin, and I'm sure we all agree with those fine sentiments. But they take an interminable length of time to get to what for anyone else would be the first question asked… why is the poor creature butt-naked throughout? Sternis acknowledges his debt to Kipling's Jungle Book, but even Mowgli had a loin-cloth. Those raised by wolves are indeed typically naked, but somehow one expects better things from bears.
Sternis says he and his partner saw her as a fée clochette (the sort of fairy who lives in bell-shaped flowers), which is probably enough to get them banned from a teaching post in any British school. Win-win for them, then.
Humans have long had complex relationships with bears – Grizzly Adams was notorious in going beyond what one would consider the limits of normal interaction. One can see his point – presentable females were thin on the ground among those untamed peaks, and I dare say he saw it as an elegant combination of the sex and the fur rug, needing only to supply the roaring fire. Fortunately, Pyrénée bolts back to civilization before anyone thinks to develop the plot in so unhealthy a direction in her case.
Pyrénée yesterday. She'll catch her death like that, so she will…
7 comments:
- Jamie said...
I hate to think of the fleas on that bear.
That's one itchy girl.
- Ivan the Terrible said...
Fortunately, they'd freeze to death on the poor little mite, so no harm done.
- Gorilla Bananas said...
A man who faced down a charging grizzly said that what stuck him the most was its overpowering smell. It's strange that creatures with such an acute sense of smell should need to have such a strong body scent.
- Ivan the Terrible said...
In fairness to the bear, that was probably just halitosis. A steady diet of obese Americans would be enough to upset the steadiest of stomachs...
- Aunty Marianne said...
Bare. Bear.
Oh dear.
- Leem said...
From Wild at Heart: "News of the Wild" entry for July 10 2006:
Pyrénée gets a blog entry
July 10: I've just come across this blog entry by 'Ivan the Terrible about the Pyrénée graphic novel. The author seems to take a satirical view of Pyrénée's nudity, which he justifies by claiming that even Mowgli wore a loincloth. Well, not wishing to pour cold water on your argument, Ivan, or should I call you Mr. The Terrible? In Kipling's original stories, Mowgli was usually naked too. Admittedly, the Jungle is a bit warmer than the mountains, but Pyrénée does have the bear to keep her warm. And that's most decidedly all he does!
- Ivan the Terrible said...
Welcome Leem - and thank you. You do my cynical scribbles too much honour :)
I do like Pyrenee, by the way. The French cover more ground in their bandes dessinee than we do in our anglophone comics, I think. Or maybe it just sounds more profound 'cos it's in French. That's pretty much how Sartre faked it, after all...


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Apple revealed that iCloud now has over 125 million users when it announced its second quarter earnings on Tuesday.
Speaking at Apple's Q2 financial earnings conference call, chief financial officer Peter Oppenheimer said: "Customers are using all the features of iCloud, response has been terrific, feedback has been terrific."
iCloud, Apple's suite of wireless synchronisation and backup services for iOS devices, Macs and PCs, was launched on 12 October 2011, when Apple described the service as "the cloud as it should be".
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Last year, the hotel announced plans to change Charlie Palmer to a steak concept under the same name, but last night they said, "Nah, nevermind," and took the sign down. Now Charlie Palmer is out at the Joule and it's just a Joule restaurant, but will have the same menu and hopefully these pastrami sandwiches Scott Reitz liked so much.
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I never thought that I could love a soy product. Admiration I could probably muster, certainly respect. But infatuation? Not a chance. So it came as quite a surprise to find myself sitting in a sliver of a restaurant in Kyoto called Kappo Sakamoto, swooning over a dish of tofu — or tofu skin, to be more precise. Called yuba, it arrived in a handmade wooden box, simmering in water heated by a piece of charcoal. I fished the opaque sheets from the bubbling water and dipped them in a sauce made from soy, dashi, mirin and fresh wasabi. The flavor was mildly sweet and nutty, and the texture was a revelation: simultaneously tender and chewy, unlike anything I had ever experienced.
True confession: I had skimmed over the part about yuba in the guidebooks. To my American mind, tofu meant dull, bland hippie food. Who knew that it had such a sexy and elegant cousin? Clearly my first introduction had been to the wrong family member. I returned to the States determined to find out more about this alluring substance.
It turned out that the son of the chef at Kappo Sakamoto is a partner in Medicine, a San Francisco restaurant that serves, among other things, yuba. In a recent conversation, Ryuta Sakamoto explained that yuba is one of the purest expressions of Kyoto cuisine. It is exquisitely simple, so its magic lies in the quality of the ingredients and the skill with which they're handled. Know how milk forms a skin when it's heated? Same idea. Soybeans are processed with water to make soy milk, which is then warmed; the skin that floats to the surface is carefully removed. Each batch of soy milk will yield about seven or eight layers of yuba. The first four or five are the best quality and are sold fresh in wrinkled sheets, each about a foot square, that are usually folded and packaged in a plastic bag. The last two or three sheets are generally dried and shipped to areas where yuba is not produced. Yuba is at its best just after it is made and will only keep for about five days.
Can you try this at home? Yes, but not with supermarket soy milk. The protein content isn't high enough. So Sakamoto gave me some recipes and directed me to Minh Tsai, the owner of Hodo Soy Beanery, a San Francisco company that makes organic, nongenetically-modified soy products. Tsai sells yuba at farmer's markets around the Bay Area and will also ship in the U.S. I bought some and rushed back to my restaurant to try it. My first attempt at cooking it went something like this: I stuffed yuba with morels and tofu and poached the packages in mushroom stock. The first one tasted great. The second one was even better. I put it on the menu for that night. The large batch for dinner fell apart. I raced to reprint the menus 15 minutes after we opened.
My second attempt ended in a similar fashion. Sakamoto had instructed me to stack sheets of yuba an inch thick or more, press them overnight, cut them into cubes, fry them, rinse them in hot water and braise them in flavorful stock. When I dropped the cubes into the oil, they promptly blew apart. I asked one of my cooks, who had worked with the stuff before, what I had done wrong. He rubbed his chin. "Not enough weight," he said. "I like to use a 35-pound box of soy oil." Oh. When I scooped the bits out of the oil and salted them, I discovered one of yuba's great charms: the lightest, crunchiest, most delicate chips imaginable. And for any remnants of the Atkins crowd out there, they're all protein and fat.Continue reading the main story
I returned to see Tsai in the hope that he could steer me toward some techniques that don't require decades of training in Japanese cooking. His family has supplied the local Asian markets with soy products for years (Chinese and Japanese markets usually stock yuba), but three years ago decided to cross into the mainstream. Now their clientele is mostly non-Asian. And while the yuba sells briskly, Tsai admitted that he is frequently asked, "Cool, but, uh, what do I do with it?" For this he has practical, easy answers. He shared a recipe for the yuba "omelet" that his company sells, though it resembles an omelet only in appearance. Two sheets are folded like letters, stacked and wrapped in a third sheet. The resulting packets are marinated in a sweetened and diluted soy sauce and sautéed, resulting in a crisp, browned exterior and a pleasantly chewy interior. His other ideas are even more appealing: Use the yuba as a wrapper for spring rolls or sushi. Shred it into small pieces and add it to curry soup, as they do in Vietnam. Float torn sheets in broth. Add strips to a stir-fry. Or simply eat them warm in milk, soy or otherwise.
It was the last suggestion that reminded me why I fell for yuba in Kyoto. I cut a sheet into wide strips, simmered them in water and tossed them with milk, olive oil, salt and pepper, which let the subtle flavor and beautiful texture of the yuba shine. As I ate, I felt my heart race, just a little. Surprise.
Curried Summer Squash Soup With Yuba and Cilantro
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium yellow onion, sliced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon minced lemongrass
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 pounds (about 5 medium) summer squash, thinly sliced
1 cup coconut milk
1 sheet yuba, cut into pieces about ¼ inch by ½ inch
¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves.
1. In a large saucepan, combine the oil, onion, ginger, lemongrass and a pinch of salt. Place over medium-low heat and sauté until the onion is tender. Add the curry powder and stir for 2 minutes.
2. Add the squash, coconut milk and 3 cups of water. Season with salt. Cover and simmer until the squash is tender. Allow the soup to cool until no longer steaming. Working in batches, purée in a blender until smooth.
3. Pass the soup through a fine-meshed strainer set over the saucepan and return to medium-low heat. Add the yuba and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat, stir in the cilantro and adjust salt to taste. Serves 4 to 6.
Yuba 'Pappardelle'
3 sheets yuba, cut into strips about 1 ¼ inches wide
1/3 cup milk
3 tablespoons fruity olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper.
1. Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the yuba and cook for 1 minute. Turn off the heat and allow to rest for 2 minutes.
2. Drain the yuba and return to the pot. Add the milk and olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide among four plates and serve. Serves 4 as an appetizer.
Spicy Yuba 'Omelet'
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons mirin
1 tablespoon sugar
3 sheets yuba
Sriracha or other chili paste
3 tablespoons vegetable oil.
1. In a large, shallow baking dish or rimmed plate, combine the soy sauce, mirin, sugar and ¼ cup water. Mix well and set aside.
2. Spread one sheet of yuba on a work surface and draw a squiggle of chili paste horizontally across the middle. Fold the bottom third up over the middle third, then fold the top third down, as if folding a letter. Press the top down firmly. Set aside and repeat with another sheet.
3. Spread out the last sheet, add chili paste and place the two folded sheets of yuba in the center, one on top of the other. Fold the bottom of the last sheet over the middle and the top over that to enclose the first two sheets. Press the package firmly, then place in the baking dish with the soy-sauce mixture. Allow to sit for 5 minutes, then turn and repeat.
4. Remove the yuba and drain the liquid, pressing gently to expel any excess. Place between two paper towels and press out any remaining moisture.
5. Set a large cast-iron skillet or other wide, heavy pan over medium heat and add the vegetable oil. When the oil is hot, add the yuba (if it is too large, cut in half and cook in two pieces). Cook for about 1 minute, pressing gently with a spatula to keep the yuba in contact with the pan. Flip and cook for 1 minute, then repeat until both sides are browned and crisp. Transfer to paper towels and cut into pieces. Place on a serving plate and, if desired, dot with additional chili paste. Makes finger food for 6 to 8. Adapted from Minh Tsai.
NOTE: Fresh yuba is available at most Asian markets or can be ordered from Hodo Soy Beanery, (415) 902-5137.Continue reading the main story


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This Adobe Photoshop CS5 Tutorial DVD is narrated by Adobe expert Andy Anderson and takes you through learning the fundamentals of Adobe Photoshop CS5 using easy to follow practical examples.
Starting with the basics, you will learn how to setup your work environment, open files, and perform various editing functions that Photoshop has to offer. Beyond the standard functions that Andy will instruct you on, he also covers, in some depth, color correction, layers, levels, Adobe Bridge, blending, masks, alpha channels, and much much more. Andy's witty instructional style will keep you interested and entertained throughout the whole of this training course on Adobe Photoshop CS5.
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Since its establishment in 1922, Senriyama Campus has continuously developed as a base for academic education, focusing on the university's philosophy. It has now become an extensive educational and research location of some 350,000 m², and consists of a number of classroom buildings for the various faculties, along with certain other facilities. Situated in an ideal location, easily accessible from the city center, it is surrounded by rich greenery spreading over the hills of Senriyama. This campus offers an excellent educational environment for our university in its aim to foster students with creativity and free spirit, which we call "Kandai Spirit." Students here are actively engaged in study, research and extracurricular activities to explore their full potential, and a number of their achievements are coming to be more recognized around the world.
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This eight-week habit journal is the eight-week process of the programme. This programme and its journal are set out to empower you to create new habits and replace the old ones that keep you trapped. As you will discover the ABT Habit Journal is based on therapeutically proven methods and it is essential that the journal and its route is followed exactly, as it is the entire process that works and not just parts of it.
The first action in this Habit Programme is for you to figure out what you want, who you want to be and how you are going to be different in eight weeks time after following the carefully thought through steps. You can look at the following eight-week journey as the steps you take to new levels of knowledge, understanding and effectiveness with whatever has been interfering or holding you back before, now slinking into the past.


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In Swedish, so the stereotype says, every decision is a meeting. Your meeting is a contentious subject, but you want everyone to have an open discussion where all feelings are expressed. So you say "let's have höga tak tal (high ceiling meeting)."
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I'm a brand new Account Executive for a local broadcast station in the Richmond, VA area. The journey to get here has been one of patience and perserverance, and I'm hoping to use this blog as an outlet for my experiences and to leave tips and tricks I learn along the way.
Oh, don't you worry. I promise there will be some cautionary tales from my own personal tribulations. Give me a break, I'm new!
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Welcome! You have accidentally reached the blog of a heteroclite follower of Jesus: dave wainscott. I'm "pushing toward the unobvious" as I post thinkings/linkings re: Scripture, church and culture. Hot topics include: temple tantrums, time travel, sexuality/spirituality, U2kklesia, role of the pastor, God-haunted music/art..and subversive videos like these.
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Congress Adds Spectrum Auction Compromise to Payroll Bill
Members of Congress have come to an agreement over how best to dole out highly coveted spectrum, inserting language into a larger economic package that would allow the FCC to auction off broadcast spectrum to wireless carriers.
As reported by The Hill, the auctions could produce up to $15 billion in revenue for the U.S. Treasury, which would be used to help pay for an extension of unemployment benefits.
The FCC has been pushing for voluntary broadcast spectrum auctions since at least 2010, when the agency delivered its national broadband plan to Congress. The option would allow TV broadcasters who are sitting on unused spectrum to auction it off to wireless carriers. A portion of the proceeds go to the broadcasters and the rest goes to the government.
While spectrum might seem like a rather boring topic to the average consumer, its availability could eventually have an impact on how well your mobile devices work. At this point, the wireless carriers have enough spectrum to keep their networks running, but they argue that with more and more people picking up smartphones and other data-hungry devices like tablets, that bandwidth is running low.
How do you fix that? More spectrum. But how does one get their hands on available spectrum? That's the problem. The FCC has the authority to handle spectrum auctions, and has been doing so since the 1990s, but Congress has to authorize those auctions before the FCC gets started.
Earlier this month, there was concern about a portion of a bill that would strip the FCC of its authority to impose conditions on spectrum auctions. The FCC could run the auctions but it couldn't ban anyone from making a purchase. Opponents of the provision argued that the move would result in companies like Verizon and AT&T snapping up everything, while smaller firms were left in the dust. Supporters - like AT&T - argued that the market could take care of itself.
This week's compromise allows the FCC to "enforce rules of general applicability, including rules concerning spectrum aggregation that promote competition," according to bill language posted online by Public Knowledge.
The measure would also set aside spectrum and funds for a public safety network for first responders, something that has been in the works for more than a decade. (For more, see 10 Years After 9/11, Where Is Our Public Safety Network?)
Reaction to the compromise was generally positive.
"I'm pleased that Congress has recognized the vital importance of freeing up more spectrum for mobile broadband, both licensed and unlicensed, although the legislation could limit the FCC's ability to maximize the amount and benefits of recovered spectrum," FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski said in a statement.
Jim Cicconi, AT&T's senior vice president of external and legislative affairs, applauded Congress "for doing something truly important to our nation."
"In particular, we are pleased that despite opposing voices, the legislation will not only free up more spectrum, but will finally provide public safety with the spectrum it needs to do its vital work," Cicconi wrote in a blog post.
Sprint also issued its support. "While we didn't see the need to amend the statute, the compromise language approved by the conferees preserves the FCC's ability to promote competition as it conducts future wireless spectrum auctions," said Vonya B. McCann, senior vice president for government affairs. "Supporting the final passage of this compromise legislation will help drive the expansion of high speed mobile broadband across the country thereby encouraging innovation, stimulating our economy and better meeting the needs of wireless consumers."
Steve Largent, president and CEO of wireless industry trade association CTIA, said "this additional spectrum will help CTIA's members meet Americans' voracious appetite for mobile Internet anywhere and anytime."
Gordon Smith, chairman of the National Association of Broadcasters, meanwhile, said "NAB salutes the tireless efforts of Congress to ensure that local broadcasters have a vibrant and robust future."
"Tens of millions of Americans rely every day on local TV broadcasters for news, entertainment, sports and life-saving weather warnings," Smith continued. "We look forward to working with Congress and the FCC to implement an incentive auction program that does not jeopardize that service."
Update: The House and Senate approved the bill on Friday afternoon; President Obama is expected to sign it when he returns from a trip to the West Coast.
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Packed with all the comforts of home, our Crystal River resort suites and guestrooms have everything you need for a perfect stay at Plantation on Crystal River. Choose from our patio rooms, with unique outdoor lounging areas, or our rooms with views of the garden or water. No matter what room you choose, you won't be disappointed because we fill them all with excellent amenities for you and your family. Check out our room and suite rates!
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Charlotte Ross: "My Body's Better Than it's Ever Been!"
This blond beauty proves age is just a number. Charlotte Ross, who you may know as Judy Fabray on Glee or Det. Connie McDowell on NYPD Blue, is looking fit and fab over 40! We sat down and spoke with her about her new VH1 series, Bounce, and to find out the workout and diet secrets she swears by. Tune in to steal her stay-young secrets!


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Created in 2008 with the mission to contribute to the sustainability and development in Latin America through building and promoting productive alliances based on trust among social and business leaders and generating consensus around shared agenda. AVINA Americas envisions a prosperous, integrated, compassionate and democratic Latin America that is inspired by its own diversity and built on a form of citizenship that positions the region globally according to its own model of sustainable and inclusive development. http://www.avinaamericas.org/
Fundación Avina
Founded in 1994 by Swiss entrepreneur Stephan Schmidheiny, who inspired the vision and values that guide the organization's continuing operations. Avina is a Latin American foundation whose mission is Impact sustainable development from Latin America by creating favorable conditions for diverse actors to join forces in contributing to the common good. Avina works in 15 countries and promotes actions in the following areas: Access to Water, Amazon Forest, Climate Change, Sustainable Cities, Energy, South American Chaco, Democratic Institutions, Extractive Industries, Migration, Impact Business, Recycling and Technology for Social Change. http://www.avina.net/
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FYI: The Maintainer and Aut-num objects in the PRDB have just been moved to the RADB, as part of the process of the PRDB->RADB migration. The route objects will follow in a small number of weeks. If you are importing prdb.db, it would be a good idea to start importing radb.db as well (from the same directory). (Sorry for the short notice). --Dale -------- Logged at Wed Feb 8 01:19:47 MET 1995 ---------
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Let's consider the interest rate of a bank. If the interest rate of a bank is updated today, all calculations should use the new value immediately.
In an OOP, this can be done by declaring a static variable of a class. If the value of this static variable is updated, all values of its related instances will be updated to the new value.
So, in a way, there is only one interestRate object that will be shared by all the Account objects.
To access the static variable, we use the scope operator :: as shown in the example below. A static variable can only be assessed by a static function.
#include <cstdlib> #include <iostream> using namespace std; class Account { public: static double rate() { return interestRate; } static double interestRate; }; double Account::interestRate = 12; int main(int argc, char** argv) { cout << Account::rate(); return 0; }


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HO CHI MINH CITY — This year's World Environment Day theme — "A Time to Act" — has never been more apt. As Kofi Annan, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, noted in his World Environment Day speech, "never in the history of mankind have we done so much, in so little time, to destroy the wonderful ecosystem that sustains us. The repercussions of our destructive action will be felt for generations to come. It may take us another millennium to put things right."
Over the past decade, Viet Nam has made significant progress in protecting the environment by preparing a national environmental strategy, creating a ministry responsible for the environment, and passing a national law on environmental protection. However, the situation in Viet Nam remains serious.
From 1985 to 1995, 1.2 million hectares of forest was cleared as a result of expanding agriculture, commercial logging, and firewood collection. This in turn has caused increased soil erosion, flooding and species loss. From 1985 to 1994, more than 220,000 hectares of coastal wetlands was cleared for aquaculture development. Coupled with related developments, this has destroyed breeding grounds for many marine species and natural coastal defences against typhoons and storm surges.
In the last ten years, the population in Viet Nam's cities has grown by five and a half million people. Without adequate urban infrastructure, this growth has brought increases in water pollution, solid wastes, and air pollution. The list of threats in Viet Nam is long. Addressing these new challenges now is critical for future generations.
To promote awareness about and celebrate World Environment Day, several UN projects are sponsoring activities. To address environmental issues in investment planning, UNDP will begin a two month campaign targeting the need for cleaner production in Ha Noi, sustainable use of natural resources in Lam Dong province, and better urban planning in Quang Ninh province. Together with the Department of Science, Technology and Environment, the UNDP project on environmental management will hold a photo exhibition on World Environment Day in Ho Chi Minh City.
"As we come upon the dawn of a new millennium, let us be a generation of vision and courage. It's time to act!" said Edouard Wattez, Resident Coordinator for the United Nations in Viet Nam, in his World Environment Day speech.


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It was with some trepidation that I went for the "Up Close and Personal with Sharon Stone" stage interview, which was one of the highlights of the recent Singapore Sun Festival. It was on a Saturday, that was one factor; tickets to the event also cost a whopping $160, that was another factor, (Ok, so I was invited, but still that's a lot of money) but the overriding one was my personal encounter with the aging screen vixen the previous day.
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Dear Abby: I'm a 14-year-old girl who's having a disagreement with my parents about dating. There's this guy, "Connor," who likes me, and I'm very comfortable with him. His older sister and I are good friends. The trouble is, my parents have strict rules against dating and I think it's unfair.
I think I'm mature enough to date, and I know right from wrong. I have tried talking to my parents about this, but I always end up in tears. Can you tell me how I can convince them to give this guy a chance?
– Grown Up At 14, Prince George, Canada
Dear Grown Up: A sure way to show your parents you're mature enough to date would be to show them you're a responsible person. Do they know when they ask you a question that they'll get an honest answer with no evasion? Have you shown them that you respect their curfews? Do you do the chores that are expected of you without having to be reminded? Is the same true about your homework?
If the answer to these questions is yes, then do they KNOW Connor? Do they know his parents? If they do, they might feel more comfortable about your seeing him, IF it's in a group rather than one-on-one.
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Dear Abby: My brother thinks I eat too slow, and I think he eats too fast. He claims it's rude to eat slow and make others wait for you. I say eating slowly is healthy, and it's better than wolfing down your food to keep up with the people you're with. Who's right?
– At My Own Pace in Eddington, Maine
Dear At Your Own Pace: You're both right. If you eat so slowly that the rest of the people at your table must wait for you to finish, ask them to proceed with their dessert and coffee so they won't have to sit there and watch you masticate. And, wolfing down one's food causes some people to overeat, which is why weight-loss specialists advise against it.


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