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Lent is going very well, thanks for asking. One of the things that self-abnegation is supposed to do for you is make you mindful of the thing you're giving up, so you can appreciate it more, or at least notice what a big role it plays in your life. Sugar plays a moderate role in my life. I don't drink soda pop, but I do eat cookies and especially cookie dough fairly often, and I like my ice cream. I notice that I can't eat those things, and I'm happy to be reminded of how often I do, and how much I enjoy it when I can. Lent is a success already, because of that.
But that isn't why I'm writing this. As you are surely aware, both of you that read this regularly, I'm a writer and a relatively prolific one. I average 50,000 words a month, every month, so that's a fair-sized novel six times a year. I also write short stories in profusion, and finding a market for those has been somewhat problematic. Yes, I could certainly put them up on Amazon with the several hundred thousand competitors, and see what happens. I may do that one day. I am not, however, going to do it right now, because I think there are better models out there.
I teach history to high-schoolers, too, which thing you may not know. We're studying the 19th century right now, which is the point in the art world where some composing began being done on a market basis instead of a patronage one. This I will explain.
If you were, say, Mozart, you made a living writing for the Archduke of Austria. He paid you, housed you, fed you, and in return, you wrote things for him. That's a patronage model. Those works were, frequently, performed in big opera houses, with lots of attendees, but the work itself belonged to the man who paid for it (except there was no such thing as copyright, so "owning" is a bit more complicated than I'm making it sound, but just go with it for now). There was often fierce competition for the services of the best composers and musicians and painters, etc. among the royal houses of Europe, who were the ones that could afford it.
In the 19th century, there was a move away from the patronage model, as the royal houses were faced with wave on wave of revolution. Composers began to do more work on spec, getting paid by the gig and by the reception of the piece, rather than paid by someone who wanted direct, immediate access to the artist. This is the model that's existed not quite all the way to right now. Yes, there are label and movie house and publisher contracts, some of them mimicking the patron model (usually without the corresponding benefits to the artist), but none of them really analogous. Artists made deals with these corporations not so the corporations could enjoy their music, but so they could distribute it to make money for themselves (something Maria Therese would have abhorred).
A few years ago – really, just a few – the Internet made distribution almost as easy for a single independent artist as for a big label (record, publisher, whatever). It became possible for a solo artist to take his work directly to the buyers and skip the label contract. Self-publishing was born. Now, the legacy model (that's what we call it in publishing) is not dead. It's still around, and in some places still fairly robust. There are still behemoth record labels, and movie studios (whose deals with theaters and distribution companies make indie moviemaking more problematic), and publishers, but many fewer than there once were. Some forecast their total annihilation. I don't go that far. They'll always be around, I think. But the game is changing, and I'm not talking about self-publishing. There's another wave coming, and it will take us back to the future.
Lots is made by economists and (especially) politicians about income inequality. Without weighing in on the merits of the research itself, let me just point out from the standpoint of the 99% that my life may be getting worse on a relative income scale, but it's getting better every second on an acquirable goods basis. What that means is that whereas in 1950 a rich man would have better food, better cars, better housing, better entertainment and travel options, better access to information, better pretty-much-everything than I would, in 2015 Mitt Romney and I drive similar cars, live in housing of similar quality (his is bigger, but not palatially so), eat similar food, and listen to exactly the same music, read the same books in the same quantities, read the same news and get the same movies, television shows, and sporting events. He cannot have better information access than I do. All the money on earth couldn't buy more of these things than I have (okay, but only really, really marginally). We have, as an American society, reached the point of diminishing returns in practically every consumable good. There is functionally so little difference between Mitt Romney and me in terms of what we can and do consume on a daily basis that there is no useful distinction.
NOTE: I'm not commenting on the millions that don't have enough to eat or a decent place to live. There are such people, and I belong to more than one organization that does much to attempt to alleviate their misery. I also do not comment on conditions outside the US (more specifically, the computerized world), which resemble those in the US in the 19th century much more closely. I'm aware of these things, and do not believe they bear on the thesis of this essay.
These things being so, two things then become likely, in my opinion. One, as the marginal utility of my money declines, I'll be looking for things to do with it that I wouldn't otherwise be able to, like supporting Kickstarter potato salad projects (no, actually, I didn't; it's just an example, but I think a good one). Two, the really rich are not going to be very happy about schmoes like me being able to wear the same clothes and listen to the same music and read the same books.
The latter first: one of the historic hallmarks of rich people is that they have to have stars upon thars. It's not enough to have more money and security; other people have to know that they have more. Flaunting it is a major component of snobby riches. Eating expensive – and disgusting – food is necessary, so that people like me can be made jealous because we can't. That's getting harder and harder to do. I have close friends that seriously contemplate buying Teslas and going to Mars. Not people you'd think of as rich, either. So how does a swell separate himself from the great mass of the unwashed?
Glad you asked. Big houses, for sure, but that's not working all that well anymore. I already have more house than I can keep clean, and I have eight kids. I don't want a bigger house. You can only eat so many calories (eating fewer calories is now a sign of the rich). My gym has the same equipment in it that theirs does, so they do crossfit. But anyone crazy enough can do that. If you happen to be really rich, and you're looking for a way to differentiate, I have one for you.
Reinstitute the patronage model.
There are plenty of places to do this, but one of the best is a site called Patreon, where you can, with your boundless wealth, lock Mozart up so that he's only playing for you. You can actually have music, art, literature, what have you that no one else can get. Exclusive. All yours. No need to share unless you want.
Yes, the hoi polloi can support these artists, too, but your money can buy you access we don't get. Right now, it will mostly get you just earlier access than everyone else, but think bigger. You could have Pentatonix make a video for you, and only you. You could have Hugh Howey or Lindsay Buroker write you a novel, that only has one copy, and it's on your shelf. You see the possibilities.
Ladies and gentlemen, this is the wave of the future. When we get to a completely post-consumer society – and we are far closer than most people think – the only differentiators are going to be access to creativity. And we'll be back to Mozart, only this time everyone will have enough to eat and doctors that wash their hands, so that's going to be better right there.
As we go, I'll be chronicling how some of these things work, from the inside, as I try them out. Not being a rich man (remember the eight kids?), I won't be locking up Peter Hollens to just come sing his tracks for me, but I'll be showing how the patronage model, and variations on the model like Kickstarter and Pubslush and Peertracks, etc. work for the hardworking but as-yet-undiscovered craftsman, often using myself as the guinea pig.
Curious? Yeah. Me too.
P.S. If you want to be a groundbreaker in the new model of creative endeavor, you couldn't do better than supporting this project (see adorable picture). It's all the good things I talk about above, and would make some deserving kids very happy.
P.P.S. In case this didn't come through above, I actually think the patronage model will be fantastic for new artists.


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Clever Kitchen Cabinet Hides Full-Size Washing Machine
Washing machines and tumble dryers aren't typically appliances that we want to have on display. We hide them away in closets and basements, sometimes giving them an entire room. In tiny apartments with no space to spare, however, there may not be a special place just for the laundry appliances. This little 375 square foot Parisian apartment had no space to spare, so the architects at Studio D'Archi came up with a unique solution.
The top-loading washing machine is hidden inside a bespoke kitchen counter. When the washing needs to be done, you only have to flip up a segment of the counter top to reveal the machine. The cabinet in front of the machine comes off to allow access to the machine for maintenance.
At the side of the counter closest to the wall, a storage space with three large drawers keeps all of the necessary laundry accessories close at hand. Pass-throughs were made in the enclosure to allow room for the hoses, vent, and electrical hookups. The ingenious solution gives the residents a little more counter space in the tiny kitchen while concealing one of the home's ugliest appliances.

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Real Wedding: Jessica & Stephen – Love and Luxury at Linbrook
There are those couples have that "oh, they're a match made in Heaven" something about them and Jessica and Stephen are without a doubt, one of THOSE couples! When deciding where to exchange vows, it's no surprise that they selected Linbrook Heritage Estate for a classically timeless setting and A Lovely Affair event planner for their special day.
Jessica decided to repurpose her mother's wedding gown, a breath taking sheer-sleeved dress with a sweetheart bodes and elongated train. Her bouquet, full of muted pastel blooms with pops of deep red and sprays of fresh greenery, complemented the pale dusty beige bridesmaids dresses to a tee.
The groom and handful of groomsmen could not have looked more handsome in their navy, two-button suits and ties that matched perfectly with the bridesmaids gowns. The timing of the wedding made for pictures that look as though they are straight out of a fairytale.
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High brow
The pendulum has swung from skinny eyebrows (think "Charlie's Angels", circa 1976) to the more natural look I was born with (me, circa 1974).
I fought with my eyebrows for years, trying to fashion them into the pencil-thin arches the cover girls wore.
I never quite got there.
I stopped short of the pencil thin lines due to, well, pain, and the the time it took me at home to achieve it.
Man, am I glad.
Yesterday, I opened my mailbox to find Priyanka Chopra gracing the cover of "Vogue" with thick, dramatic, beautiful eyebrows.
My friends who were able to coax their brows into the thin lines I so prized now rely on their eyebrow pencil for definition.
Sadly, eyebrows grow sparse with age.
It's fun, cool and hip to follow fashion trends and to feel up to date with the latest look.
Who didn't want Farah's feathered hairstyle or Jaclyn's slim, defined brows?
But now, I want Priyanka's gorgeous, natural look.
If only I had put the tweezers down, sooner.
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Thanks so much to the male reader who left this five-star review for "Cabin Fever" Sept. 20, 2018 on Amazon Books
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He loves her, but he can never forgive her for what she did to his friend… Grayson Reardon blames Amy McDonald for the death of his friend, Smitty, who was killed on patrol in Afghanistan just after Amy broke up with him via Skype. Gray has always loved Amy but stayed away because Smitty saw her first. In an attempt to avenge his friend, Gray's tricks Amy into accepting his marriage proposal and then dumps her at the altar, humiliating her in front of her family and friends. But Gray is torn between his love for Amy and his loyalty to Smitty, especially since Smitty's tall tales about his relationship with Amy don't quite mesh with reality, and—now that it's too late—Gray begins to realize he's made a terrible mistake. She loves him, but he betrayed her, and she's determined to move on…somehow. Amy has always loved Gray and broke up with Smitty because of it. But she feels guilty for what happened to him, so even though she learns what Gray has planned, she goes through with it, allowing him to publicly humiliate her. Now that it's over, and he's had his revenge, she's convinced Gray hates her. Determined to purge him out of her life forever, she throws away every reminder of him and concentrates on her work. She almost succeeds—until fate intervenes, and Amy discovers that things aren't always what they seem


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Western Europe and Russia – Coming Together
The slow process of creating a lasting geopolitical alliance of western Europe and Russia has a long history, which is slowly maturing. It may be traced to the visit of President Charles De Gaulle to the Soviet Union in 1944, where he signed the Franco-Soviet Treaty of Alliance and Mutual Assistance. It was a way to reassert France's centrality in European politics and to take his distance from his somewhat reluctant allies, the United States and Great Britain. For De Gaulle, geopolitical interests overrode ideological differences.
The next crucial moment was the pursuit by West Germany's Social-Democratic Chancellor, Willy Brandt, of the so-called Ostpolitik, after he came to power in 1969. It involved new diplomatic détente with the Soviet Union (as well as the opening of communications with East Germany).
The third crucial moment was the great debate in the late 1970s and 1980s about the construction of a gas pipeline (gazoduc) from the Soviet Union to western Europe, which was supported by Germany, France, and even Mrs. Thatcher's Great Britain.
The fourth crucial moment was the proclamation by Soviet Prime Minister Mikhail Gorbachev in 1987 of the need to construct "a common European home."
What was common to all four moments was that they were all seen by the United States as at least dubious propositions and at worst initiatives that potentially undermined the global interests of the United States.
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia under Boris Yeltsin shelved all these ideas, giving its priority to developing close relations with the United States. The post-Communist regimes in east-central Europe all were relieved by the decreased signs of closer relations of western Europe and Russia.
However, when Yeltsin was succeeded by Vladimir Putin, Russian policy reverted to seeking closer relations with western Europe, and with France and Germany in particular. This seemed to come to fruition in February 2003, when the three countries joined hands in defeating the attempt of the United States and Great Britain to get the U.N. Security Council to endorse the about-to-occur invasion of Iraq. This time, the United States quite openly defined this collaboration as hostile to U.S. global interests.
Since then, and somewhat under the world's radar, these relations have continued to advance, despite U.S. continued hostility and the general fear and opposition of the governments in power in the erstwhile satellite states of eastern-central Europe.
Putin continues to use the mechanism of one of his biggest trump cards, Russia's natural gas exports, as the mode of consolidating these links. The debate since the 1990s has been over the routing of new massive pipelines from Russia and Central Asia to western Europe.
The Russians have favored what are called the North Stream and the South Stream. The North Stream pipeline would go from Russia through the Baltic Sea to Germany, circumventing Ukraine, Belarus, Poland, and the Baltic states.
The South Stream would go from Russia via the Black Sea to Bulgaria, and then have two branches, one northwest via Serbia, Hungary, and Slovenia to Austria and one southwest via Greece and the Adriatic to Italy.
The United States has been pushing a third pipeline project called Nabucco, which seeks to circumvent Russia by getting gas from Turkmenistan. It would cross the Caspian Sea to Azerbaijan, continue through Georgia, Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary to Austria and then from there to Germany and the Czech Republic. But since the gas supplies of Turkmenistan are limited, the gas would ultimately have to come from Russia, which diminishes the geopolitical utility of Nabucco.
In any case, in what Le Monde calls a "masterstroke," Putin came to Paris in late November to seal a deal with the French to work together to achieve both the North Stream and the South Stream pipelines. A key French figure, the CEO of GDF Suez, Gérard Mestrallet, said "Russia is an indispensable partner, for the future and for Europe." France's President, Nicholas Sarkozy, has called for "a space of common security" between Europe and Russia. This is the same Sarkozy who is hailed in Washington as the most pro-American French president since 1945. Once again, geopolitical interests are overriding ideological differences.
The eastern-central European states will probably fall in line, unhappily and fearfully. But geopolitical reality is that the United States can do very little now to slow down the approaching grand alliance.
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so much on my heart, on my mind.
I always try to wrestle through it, pray through it, and find some semblance of sense, of completion, of a solution before I pour it out here.
and as of yet, I have not come to any of those blessed places.
my heart is heavy.
I miss my sister.
I feel judged, my husband, my sweetheart, my best friend who struggles hard in this role on his bad days - he is judged, has been accused, carries an ugly, heavy, cross.
A cross that is not his to bear.
my heart aches for a waiting child who had not yet been formed in his or her mother's womb, somewhere out there, a child who God has called my sweet Man and I to bring home. I find peace in knowing this child has not been conceived, that this child knows no pain, no loss, no sorrow, no abandonment. Yet.
My heart still aches, nonetheless.
and my hearts burns and aches and is burdened so deeply for the leagues of children,
beautiful, precious children who were created, born, and left.
and we have so much.
and all they are waiting for is loving arms, food, love, a momma and a daddy.
but there is so much pride, so much selfishness here. it's too expensive. I couldn't handle a special-needs child. I don't want a child with special needs. No, God, NO.
and so I pray. and cry. and wait.
I have a dancing baby boy in my belly. A precious boy who already has a cradle in our room, close to our bed, close to our hearts, and a cupboard full of tiny clothes that his 3 brothers wore on their precious newborn bodies. A boy who already has a name - Otto Ezekiel. I am so in love, and yet so intimidated - again - as I prepare for the labor, the birth, the life of another little one joining us.
God, thank you. Walk with us, as we do our best and fail every day at walking with You. Thank you for Your grace, Your forgiveness, Your light, and love.
God is doing a work in our home. whether to homeschool this fall again - or not.
God is doing a work in my Man's heart and spirit. This work was started before my spirit was ever known to Joel - and it is a thing of beauty to behold, as Jesus strips away the scales, the pain, the deceit and hurt this Man has experienced - and to be witness to the beauty beneath, the glory of God's grace and revealing the joys and blessings he has been given by his mother giving birth to him, his father - his hero on earth - raising him and loving him, and showing him what a man and father and sacrifice look like.
God is so good. Life is hard, life is painful, but God is good.
Seeing my husband, my partner, my best friend have the gloriousness of love wash him, cleanse him, and renew his spirit - I am not fit for the likes of this. I too, am sinful, am carrying armour and judgement and behaviours not fitting for a daughter of the King... but God chose me to be by this man's side. And God chose him to be by my side.
and here we are, with our growing family. our hearts. our home.
we are blessed in so many ways.
and we need so much more.
So I have no choice but to carry the cross with him that people who are also trying to walk in the light of Christ have laid on his back. It's weight digs deep into my flesh, tears me open and wounds me daily. I cringe beneath the weight of it. I bear it somewhat silently, with much less grace than my Lord. I am unsure, daily, of how to ask for His help in carrying it, too -
and yet know in the depths of my being that He is waiting for me, for us, to drop it, and lay it at His feet because He desperately wants to carry it for us.
and so I pray.
I pray for the accusers.
I pray for my Man,
I pray for myself.
I pray for bigger problems than these, I pray for God to continue breaking my heart for what breaks His, and it sickens me to be weighted by something as trivial as this - when there are children dying - abandoned, and Christians sit back and judge and point fingers and sit on their self-righteous thrones and throw stones.
I pray for guidance, for wisdom, for peace, for patience. for love.
above all, I pray for forgiveness. For them.
God, help us.


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[JURIST] The US Department of Justice (DOJ) [official website] has asked [DOJ press release] a federal court in Washington for a two-year extension [DOJ court filing] of a Microsoft antitrust order because the software giant has been slow to supply proper technical documentation to the licensees of its communications protocols. The remedial settlement between Microsoft, the DOJ, and nine states, approved in 2002 [PC World report; final judgment], attempted to address the anticompetitive nature of Microsoft's dominant Windows operating system by various measures including providing consumers with more choices between bundled utilities and requiring the company to treat vendors equitably.
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In my last posting, I introduced our new boat, the Glacier by EasternIsland Kayaks. I'd like to take this chance to show some of the details of the craft.
I was a bit apprehensive about buying a tandem as some of them are quite ugly and do not even resemble kayaks. After the designer/builder Craig Greenham sent me recent pictures of one he'd just completed, I was quite amazed that, while still a fairly big boat, the Glacier still has the nice lines and look of a fine kayak. Those pictures that Craig sent, sold us on the idea of buying the Glacier.
Many tandems have very high decks and I was concerned that it would be an issue for Cheryl and I as we both use Greenland paddles. (I find that I hit my fingers off the deck of higher boats when I paddle). I also explained to Craig that we did not intend to use the boat for heavy touring, so greater storage capacity was not a necessity. As a result I asked that Craig drop the deck by 1" - which he said he could do with no problem. The result is what can be called a Glacier LV. The coaming height at the front of each cockpit comes in at 13" - which is pretty low for any boat. Lowering the deck height also also makes the boat look a bit more sleek, in my opinion.
This is not a heavy tandem either. Cheryl and I carried it with relative ease from the car to the water and back in St. Philip's today. Getting it back on the rack is not too hard either. Still. this is a 20' boat so it's going to be handful to move around not matter what weight. I'm guessing that it's about 80 lbs. Craig offered to do the boat in carbon/Kevlar for further weight reduction but I did not see the need.
Now, on to the tour . . .
|Profile shot showing dropped deck.
|Looking aft.
|Looking fwd.
After taking in the overall shape of the design, the next thing that hits you in the craftsmanship that Craig puts into his boats. The layup is superb and his attention to detail really stands out.
Let's start with the cockpits . . .
The seats mounts are integral to the cockpit coaming. The seat, itself, is bolted to the mount with two screws on each side. These screws allow slight pivoting of the seat. The seats themselves are very comfortable. Craig used Kajaksport backbands which provide good support and are easily adjustable using large velcro straps. The coaming is very smooth with no sharp edges. The coamings are a pretty standard size, too. Not big and sloppy liked you'd expect in a tandem, Our Seals 1.4 sprayskirts fit perfectly which saved us a chunk of money by not having to buy new ones. The aft bulkheads are angled and the joins are very clean.
Craig left the foam off the thighbraces as he figured we'd like to do the customizing ourselves - which is quite true. The footbraces in the forward cockpit are by Kajaksport.
The two images below give a good indication of the clean look and feel of the cockpits. Very nicely done.
|Fwd cockpit.
|Fwd cockpit.
I was giving the rudder a good looking over when Craig told me that he makes all the parts himself. I was quite impressed. This is a well made and solid setup. He even uses 1/8" braided SS cable - which is a substantial size and it's not hard to tell that it's a step above what other commercial boats use. I'll admit that after we ordered the boat, I began to wonder what kind of rudder system Craig would install. I've seen some chintzy systems but no worries about that here. Craig really came through with this boat!!!
|Made right here!!!!
Of course, I was also wondering about the style of rudder pedals as well. I was afraid that I'd end up with the sliding type. Again, Craig came through with flying colours when he installed the Kajaksport "gas pedal" system. In this case, the pedals remain stationary and you simply pivot them with your toes to activate the rudder. We had a somewhat similar system on our Prijon Seayak but this setup is much more comfortable.
|Gas pedal for the rudder!! Take note of the clean FG layup on the hull and bulkhead!
Rubber hatches are not an option on this boat but I'm more than pleased with the ones it has. Each hatch lip is built up just like a small cockpit coaming. Craig has a sprayskirt company make up the neoprene covers. The hard cover for the hatches is laid up fibreglass with a gel coat finish. The images below show the three steps of hatch closing.
|Looks just like a tiny cockpit coaming!
|Neoprene cover is nice and tight.
|The gloss of the gel coat matches the rest of the deck nicely!!
In all the images above you will notice the clean look of the deck and the fittings. All hatches, coamings and deck fittings are recessed and all have excellent drainage too so that no water stays on the deck. These are signs of a designer who pays attention to detail.
Today (Sunday) Cheryl and I took the boat out for a 2.5 hr paddle. We both noted that the seating was quite comfortable and I must admit that it's nice having the leg room to stretch out. (My Black Pearl is VERY tight and there's no leeway when it comes to "foot space"). We were getting much better at staying in sync as well once I adjusted my stroke rate. I think we will have lots of fun with this boat.
Well, that's a quick look at some of the key features of the boat. I will try to do another posting on paddling impressions after we spend some more time in the saddle, so to speak.
Cheers and thanks for stopping by,


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FIFA studies the effectiveness of football turf pitch maintenance
In the various inspections carried out by FIFA in recent years, it has been noted that many football turf installations no longer display the same playing characteristics after a short period of time that they did in the beginning. This phenomenon can generally be attributed to a lack of maintenance, and flies in the face of the prevailing view in the football world that a football turf pitch does not need to be looked after. The result is pitches whose fibres already lie flat on the ground after a few months and whose filling material is unevenly distributed. This impairs not only the surface's playing characteristics but also its appearance, which is also crucial for the pitch to perform at its best.
To demonstrate how important and sustainable the appropriate maintenance can be, a team led by Prof. Dr. Eric Harrison conducted a study on seven football turf pitches in northern France in conjunction with three providers of maintenance machines (SMG of Germany, Sisis/Dennis from the UK and Redexim of the Netherlands). The pitches were all three or six years old, as the biggest change in quality can be seen after such periods and the effect of regular maintenance was therefore most in evidence.
To identify the effectiveness of the maintenance, performance criteria such as the roll and bounce of the ball and the energy recovery of the pitch were tested before and after application by FIFA-accredited test institute Sports Labs. The resulting data is currently being evaluated and will be presented by Prof. Harrison and the FIFA Quality Programme team at the IAKS Congress in Cologne on Tuesday, 22 October from 14.00 to 16.00. However, it is already apparent that the results will be a clear pointer for all clubs, local communities and municipal authorities.
The FIFA Quality Programme team will also be presenting the findings of a study on heat generation on the surfaces of football turf pitches, which will likewise deliver new insights that will be key to the further development of such pitches.
In addition to the IAKS Congress, the FIFA Quality Programme will have its own stand at the FSB in Cologne, where members of the team will be available for discussion.


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I was combing through the BBC Website when I came across an article that caught my eye. It was something familiar to me, in a sense, because I had heard a little bit about this man who does amazing things despite what most people would call "A major handicap". You see, the man in question is Nick Vujicic; otherwise known as "The man without limbs".
If you've ever had an injury to your arm or leg, you know how helpless you feel and how you constantly want to curse your bad luck. You just can't wait till the day the doctor declares that you are healed. Now stop for a second and imagine having never had those hands or legs. How would you even survive?
Nick Vujicic's Story
Nicholas James Vujicic was born with a physical disability which doctors admitted was very rare. He has therefore lived the whole 32 years of his life without arms or legs.
Not many people would have made it through all those years without – what many people feel are – the necessary tools for survival in an already difficult world. Indeed, not even young Nick expected to survive with the reality of his life. He was born "different" and despite all the love he received from his family and friends, he already felt disadvantaged. This cloud of negativity hung over him for a long time and he became depressed. At only 10 years of age, he attempted to commit suicide. Thankfully, he failed.
The struggle to cope with his physical, mental and emotional struggle took a great toll on the young man as it would for many of us. Though life offered him moments of joy, it was the bad moments which really weighed heavily on him. Therefore, he tried to commit suicide a few more times. Thankfully, again, he failed each time.
At age 17, he was inspired to become a public speaker and it was during his first attempt that a sobbing girl's gratitude changed his outlook on life. As Nick says in one of his websites attitudeisaltitude.com, "I realized that we all need love and hope and that I was in a unique position to share that with people around the world".
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Nick now has several organizations such as LifeWithoutLimbs and AttitudeisAltitude which seek to help people in their lives through inspiration and by providing perspective. It is by no means a stretch to say that Nick Vujicic has helped millions of people. After all, how would you respond if someone handicapped was doing more in his life than you were with all your limbs and faculties intact? Yet, here is Nick, who can swim, type, speak in front of thousands of people, and even goes sky diving. He is happily married and has a child, just like any "normal" person.
Nick's circumstances would have overwhelmed many people but he chose to have a positive attitude even when negative thoughts threatened to derail his life.
Many people give up when life continually throws obstacles their way. No one can stand in another man's shoes and claim they would respond positively to any negative circumstances. The interesting thing though, is that positive attitudes and unshakeable willpower trump life's obstacles any time.
It is difficult when dealing with depression and thoughts of suicide. But as Nick Vujicic shows, your life is important. Just like him, you can turn your negative circumstances into a story that can inspire others to choose life over death.
Just from following Nick's example, you can lay claim to the attitude that the future holds something positive for your life. So choose life today!


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The Unite website announced yesterday that cabin crew have voted 92% in favour of accepting a deal which will end this long running dispute.
Just under 1000 cabin crew were balloted with 7,088 taking part, making it a turn out of 72%. 6,509 voted in favour whilst 579 voted against.
Announcing the result Unite General Secretary Len McClsukey said: "I want to pay personal tribute to the cabin crew for the principled stand they took. In these difficult times it takes courage to stand up for what you believe in, and thousands of crew did so, at great personal expense and emotional cost."
Air Strike will publish further articles analysing the dispute in the near future.


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Like many stars, Jeff Goldblum is not immune from fake news, such as death hoaxes.
In 2009, online rumors said the actor died after falling off a cliff in New Zealand. A few news outlets picked up the story before it was quickly debunked.
"It went all over the world for a little bit for a couple of hours before I could set the record straight," Goldblum, 65, said on The Talk on Wednesday. "So people thought that I'd died. And those were the days when I had a telephone land line and my answering machine and before I could call everybody, I got a couple of messages that I wasn't able to pick up, from like, my mother. It was, 'Jeffrey, are you there? Are you there?'"
"Isn't that shocking?" he said. "So be careful about gossip. Be careful about spreading something that you haven't sourced entirely or that's not factual."


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January 21 - International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) chief René Fasel claims he is still considering whether to run for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Presidency later this year after emerging as one of the leading candidates to replace Jacques Rogge.
The 62-year-old dentist from Switzerland has been an IOC member since 1995 while he has been a member of the Executive Board since 2008.
Fasel is considered one of the key contenders to take over from Rogge when his 12-year reign ends at the 125th Session in Buenos Aires in September this year with Germany's Thomas Bach, Singapore's Ng Ser Miang, Puerto Rico's Richard Carrion, Morocco's Nawal El Moutawakel and Taiwan's C K Wu among the other names likely to put forward themselves to succeed the Belgian.
But Fasel admits that he will take his time over making a final decision given that IOC members will not have to officially declare their candidacy until June 10, when they will then become bound by the stringent ethical codes governing IOC election campaigning.
"It honours me that people are thinking about me as a candidate for the IOC Presidency," Fasal told insidethegames.
"But I will make my decision when the time comes.
"I don't really know yet so we will just see what happens.
"Candidates will not have to come forward until June so that would be the time to decide.
"But as I say, I feel honoured that people talk of me like this.
"My life is sport so if I can bring something to sport and the Olympic Movement like this then why not?
"But we will see.
"There are still many challenges for the future and Jacques speaks about that often when he talks about the size of the Games, the cost of the Games, the political impact of the Games and the legacy of the Games.
"So the future President will have a lot of challenges to deal with all of these issues.
"I have always maintained that it would be wrong going forwards if we can only take the Olympic Games to countries that have the money to stage them because then we restrict the Games to only a few small areas.
"That should not be the case and that is perhaps one of the biggest challenges for the next President and indeed the Olympic Movement over the next 20 to 30 years."
Fasel, who is also the President of the Association of International Olympic Winter Sports Federations (AIOWF), praised Rogge, who is a surgeon by profession, for the work he has done since taking over as IOC President in 2001, saying that he has a difficult task in taking over from the charismatic Juan Antonio Samaranch.
Samaranch served as IOC President from 1980 to 2001, the second longest term in the role behind founder of the Modern Olympic Games Baron Pierre de Coubertin, and is widely credited with making the Olympics the biggest sporting competition on the planet.
"For me, Juan Antonio Samaranch was my mentor and my hero," Fasel explained.
"What he did for the Olympic Movement as IOC President is just unbelievable for one man.
"It really was not easy for Jacques to follow as person like Juan Antonio after all he had done as President.
"But Jacques has done it in a very smart way and he has been his own man.
"He has taken to the role like a surgeon.
"He has been very precise, very thoughtful and very methodical.
"So we are all very thankful to Jacques that he has been able to take the Olympic Movement to the strong position it is in today."
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Eric GorgesLike his hometown of Detroit, A Craftsman's Legacy host Eric Gorges' story is one of repurposing and rebuilding. After a devastating health crisis in the late 1990s, Eric — a self-confessed IT nerd — walked away from a lucrative corporate career for good.ĀAt that period in his life, he knew three very simple things; he loved bikes, he loved working with his hands and he needed a job. He sought out one of the best metal shapers in the country and eventually signed on as his apprentice. Starting in the business from the ground floor up, Eric started working on vintage cars and building "one of a kind" hot rods. In April of 1999, with years of building and design work under his belt, he decided to strike out on his own and Voodoo Choppers was born.
For this fiercely independent entrepreneur, a custom bike shop was the only way to go. Says Gorges," I didn't want to assemble bikes, buying parts from suppliers and bolting everything together. I wanted to be able to build whatever I could dream and didn't want to be constrained by other people's ideas." Moreover, as the dad of a 10-year-old daughter, Gorges views this work as more than just a way to make a living.
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Washington: A grieving mother has sued American Airlines for USD 10 million, alleging that she was forced to check in her carry-on luggage containing her daughter's ashes which the airline then misplaced.
Iddy Pierre-Canel has filed a lawsuit against American Airlines claiming that she was forced to check in her carry-on bag on a flight from Baltimore to Tucson, Arizona, with her dead daughter's ashes inside, which was then lost, NBC- affiliate KPNX-TV reported.
Pierre-Canel said her daughter, Carm-Idrelle Casseus, died 28-years-old after a battle with unspecified medical problems.
Pierre-Canel said an American Airlines employee insisted twice that she check in her bag while waiting at the gate on March 5, 2016.
She was quoted as saying that she made it clear she was carrying her daughter's ashes and wanted to keep them close.
"When the plane took off, that's when I realised I didn't have my bag. They said, 'Oh, they checked your bag in,'" she said.
Pierre-Canel said she remembers an employee picking her bags up, but she said she was under the impression they were helping her take the bags to her seat since she was distraught.
Her attorney Lorraine Morey said her client was promised her bags would be the first off the plane. However, when she arrived to Tucson, her bag was nowhere to be found.
American Airlines released a statement regarding the incident, saying, "When we need customers to gate check a bag, we always ask for customers to remove all valuables and important documents. Had we known there were cremated ashes in the bag, we would have had her remove them or found a place for the bag."
"We apologised for losing the items and certainly are very sorry for her terrible loss. A spokesperson for the airline also said Pierre-Canel created an itemised list of what was in that bag," the statement said.
There was an estimated USD 24,000 worth of belongings in the suitcase, but no urn was mentioned on that list.
Morey said that was simple because there was no way to assign a dollar value to her daughter's remains.
The airline returned Pierre-Canel's suitcase 19 days after losing it, but the ashes were not inside.
"I went through it. I was screaming. I was hurt. I wanted to die, because I felt that I failed my child," she said.
The lawsuit, filed on March 17 of this year is for USD 10 million, the report said.
Just last week, American Airlines was hit with another passenger lawsuit.
Australian Michael Anthony Taylor filed a lawsuit seeking 100,000 dollars in damages, claiming he was crushed by two overweight passengers on either side of him on the flight.


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Who Was Sitting Bull?
By Stephanie Spinner
Illustrated by Jim Eldridge
Grosset & Dunlap
Born on the banks of the Yellowstone River, Sitting Bull was tribal chief and holy man of the Lakota Sioux tribe in a time of fierce conflict with the United States. As the government seized Native American lands, Sitting Bull called on his military cunning and strong spirituality to drive forces out of his territory.
One of our greatest Native American leaders, he devoted his life to ensure a future homeland for his people.


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The majority of lawsuits based on car accidents are usually founded on a driver's negligence behind the wheel. The negligent driver can be held accountable for their behavior, especially if it results in an auto accident that leads to serious injuries or even fatalities. But what if the accident wasn't due to a driver who was negligent? What if there was a defect in one of the cars involved, and that led directly to the accident? In that type of case, a lawsuit may be brought against the vehicle manufacturer.
Basing a lawsuit on defective auto parts
Suffering head trauma in a car accident
A car accident can leave a Georgia resident with all sorts of serious injuries. However, of all the injuries a person can suffer, a head trauma is likely to be the biggest cause for concern. A head trauma could include a traumatic brain injury or a skull fracture, among other things.
Hit and run collision leaves bicyclist clinging to life
Any type of car collision has the chance to leave a Georgia resident injured, sometimes seriously. But, a hit and run type of car accident can be even more dangerous, because oftentimes the person who leaves the scene either doesn't know that they hit something or someone - or they don't care.
Crash reconstruction as part of an accident investigation
When a North Georgia resident is injured in an auto accident, there will almost always be an accident investigation to determine a number of factors, but none more important than who was responsible for the crash. In some cases the crash is due to one party's recklessness - say, from drunk driving or texting and driving. In other cases the weather conditions may have played a factor. However, sometimes it can be difficult for police investigators to determine the cause of a crash. When this happens, an attempt at crash reconstruction could be in play.
Lost tire sends Georgia woman to hospital in critical condition
Car accidents happen every day in nearly every city in the United States., including Georgia. Yearly injuries from accidents reach the millions and the societal cost for accidents extends to the hundreds of billions. That is nearly $900 dollars for every person in the United States. Needless to say, those who work in the insurance industry have extensive experience dealing with lawsuits stemming from an auto accident.
Police officer injured in car accident responding to call
A car accident in Rome, Georgia can happen to anyone at any time including those in positions of responsibility like police officers. They can occur for a multitude of reasons including negligence, recklessness and a drunk driver. When a person is injured in an auto accident, there is the chance that there will be significant medical expenses and other issues that will affect their lives and the lives of their families.
Wal-Mart faces suit over accident that left one dead
Semi-trucks carry over half of the United States' goods to various points across the several states, as well as Canada. Being a professional driver is not without its risk, as most auto accidents are caused by human error. The roadways are full of drivers being distracted by cell phones and other electronic devices, but semi-truck drivers who spend long hours traversing America's interstates have to contend with a greater threat: fatigue.
Georgia crane truck accident kills man, truck driver arrested
Learning that your loved one has died in a truck accident is a horrible experience. When that accident was caused by a driver's negligence, the pain may be all the more severe. For one Georgia man's family, that horror became a reality when their loved one was killed in a crane truck accident.
Pastor killed in head-on crash with drunk driver, charges filed
A Georgia pastor has been killed after a nighttime head-on collision with a drunk driver. The pastor's wife was seriously injured, as well.
Toyotas recalled after discovery of safety system issues
Drivers in Georgia may be interested in a new recall affecting almost 300,000 vehicles worldwide. The cars have an electrical issue that can increase the chances of an accident if not fixed, though the manufacturer stated that no related accidents have been reported.


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Healthy recipes made simple, easy , enjoyable. All ingredients are low GI, gluten free, wheat free, low carb, mostly organic and can easily satisfy anyones healthy needs. The recipes are created for Montignac diet so therefore low carb but can also be used in the Paleo diet, Dukan diet and any healthy lifestyle.
Saturday, 11 May 2013
Goji and Morello Cherries Muffins
1 1/2 cup almond flour
1tsp baking powder
4tbsp xylitol
2 eggs
1/4 raw organic coconut oil
1/2 double cream
1tbsp lemon juice
1tsp valencian oranges extract
1tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup goji
1/2 cup dried morello cherries
Mix the wet ingredients ( all room temperature) and set aside. In a big bowl mix the dry ingredients and add the wet mixture. Stir well until blended and add the dried fruits.
Spoon the batter into muffin moulds and bake for 20-25 min at 180'C.
Makes 6 muffins and I have been told these are the best muffin I ever made so try them and let me know what you think.
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Bangtao is one of most popular holiday destinations on Phuket Island's west coast, and for good reason: from its affordable southern end, luxurious central part to its rather undeveloped northern end, it offers an eclectic choice of venues apt to satisfy any type of visitor. Its nightlife scene is in the same vein and has successfully kept off (until now) go-go bars and other naughty beer bars so popular in Patong Beach.
Our Bangtao's top 10 night spots' list reflects the image of this beach's atmosphere – from stylish beach clubs to popular and friendly pubs to unpretentious local venues, nightlife in Bangtao is always fun and hassle-free.
- Phuket FantaSea Cultural Theme Park
- Phi Phi Islands Tour with Express Boat
- James Bond Island Full-Day Tour via Big Boat
- Coral & Racha Islands Full-Day Tour
- Whitewater Rafting & 4-Wheel-Drive Adventure
- Sea Kayaking at Ang Thong Marine Park
- Flying Hanuman Ziplining Experience
- Canoeing Excursion in Phang Nga Bay with Thai Buffet Lunch
- Introduction to City Tour
- John Gray's Cave Canoeing Tour in Phang Nga Bay
Dream Beach Club is a stylish, laid-back place to relax and party right on Layan Beach. Part of the world-renowned Dream brand from New York City, it is one of very few clubs in Phuket which is right by the sand and is one of the largest clubs of its kind in the whole of Thailand, featuring two swimming pools, four bars and over 100 comfortable sun loungers.
Replacing the once famous Nikki Beach Club at the very northern extreme of Bangtao Beach, Dream opened in December 2015 after the site had undergone quite significant renovations. While it still targets the party crowd, the atmosphere is much more relaxed. The music selection played by the resident DJ – who is positioned above the swim-up bar in one of the pools – is mostly smooth R&B, jazz and chill-out tracks. Read More...
- Opening Hours: 11:00 – 24:00
- Location: Layan Beach Soi 2, Bang Tao
- Tel: +66 (0)7 660 9888
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/dreambeachphuket
Catch Beach Club is a high-quality bar, restaurant and lounge spot right on the beautiful Bangtao Beach. With a superb beachfront location, excellent food and drinks and great music, it is one of the top chill-out spots throughout the day and a popular party venue at night. Belonging to the same brand as Palm Seaside, HQ Beach Lounge and Twinpalms Phuket, quality and class are absolutely assured.
A well-established name in Phuket, Catch gained its notoriety on Surin Beach, but moved to the southern end of Bangtao, taking over the premises of Bliss Beach Club. After extensive refurbishment, they reopened on Christmas Eve 2016 and rapidly reaffirmed their reputation as one of the best beach clubs on the island. Now boasting the unmistakable Catch style, you will find indoor and outdoor dining areas, a large canopy-covered bar, sun loungers, a small splash pool and a selection of poolside salas. Read More...
- Opening Hours: 09:00 – 02:00
- Address: 202/88 Moo 2, Bangtao
- Tel: +66 (0)65 348 2017
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/catchbeachclub
Peppers Sports Bar is a cool English pub located on Tinlay Place at the entrance of Laguna Phuket Resort Complex. Themed around a red and white colour scheme, with red brick walls and columns, beige tile-flooring and furnished with tables & chairs made from durable ersatz water hyacinth, the venue is warm and friendly.
Early evening, Peppers is busy with families and punters coming to enjoy the excellent pub-grub served here, and later on, it is the right place to taste a Guinness with friends while watching major sport events broadcast on the two large flat-screen televisions displayed on the sides of the bar counter. The venue reaches a climax on Wednesday nights with its extremely popular pub quiz. Run by Claire Cookson - a charming 'Scouser' - Peppers Sports Bar feels like a home away from home even for non-British punters. Read More...
- Opening Hours: 08:30 – 01:00
- Location: Tinlay Place, Bangtao
- Tel: +66 (0)7 632 5112
Xana Beach Club is a class act on Bangtao's night entertainment scene. Xana is set on Bangtao beachfront and is part of Angsana Laguna Phuket, one of the seven high-end resorts featured in the Laguna Phuket compound. Xana is indeed a stylish place: white and beige furnishing, top-of-the-range sound system, cosy salas dotted around the area (they can be booked in advance), white or red umbrellas. Décor-wise, it is clear venue has been well-thought out.
Food-wise, Xana is under the direction of Italian Executive Chef Mirko Cappa, therefore has a certain Mediterranean touch. The nightly musical entertainment is assured by talented house DJs with, on special occasions, participation of internationally famous DJs like Paul Harris or Ministry of Sound's Tim Cullen. Read More...
- Opening Hours: 10:00 – 01:00
- Location: Angsana Laguna Phuket on Bangtao Beach
- Tel: +66 (0)7 632 4101
Bluesiam Beach Club offers a very quiet and laidback place to chill out on Bangtao Beach. You'll find shaded cabanas, sun loungers and sofas to lay on, with the soft sand just a few steps away. A menu of well-made Thai cuisine and skilfully crafted cocktails makes this a great spot for those who like their beach days to be calm and comfortable.
The beach club is difficult to miss from the roadside as it's constructed from old shipping containers, with a bright red, classic pick-up truck parked outside, among the tall palm trees. There's plenty of space to park both motorbikes and cars about 100 metres from the club itself, meaning that there are fewer noisy distractions once you get inside. Read More...
- Opening Hours: 10:00 - 23:00
- Location: Southern end of Bangtao Beach
- Tel: +66 (0)7 638 6595
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/bluesiambeachclub
- Cuisine: Thai, International
LUX Beach Club Phuket is located on Bangtao Beach and is actually part of the wider Arinara Bangtao Beach Resort. As the name suggests, this is an upscale club that serves cocktails and food as you relax next to the azure sea.
The club is designed with elegance and luxury in mind, and you will find a range of seating options as well as a comprehensive drinks menu. For an extra 100 baht, you can rent a sun lounger on the sand on Bangtao Beach. Read More...
- Opening Hours: 09:00 – 01:00
- Location: Next to Catch Beach Club, Bangtao Beach
- Tel: +66 (0)65 037 7385
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/LUXBEACHPHUKET
Skye Lake Club Phuket is a beautiful setting to enjoy a sophisticated dining and lounge experience in Bangtao. Effectively a beach club away from the beach, come for the glow of the sunset and the lights of the nearby restaurants and resorts reflected on the lake, but stay for the easy-listening music, great international cuisine, lively signature cocktails and a fantastic convivial atmosphere.
Located just behind Boat Avenue, not far from the Laguna resorts which make Bangtao such a popular beach, Skye has a classy indoor dining area and a more relaxed outdoor area. Both have choices of tables or sofas, allowing you to either enjoy a tasty meal or relax with friends and a few drinks. There are also large bars and flat-screen TVs in both spaces, as well as speakers so that you can hear the smooth jazz and chill-out tunes played by the resident live DJ. Read More...
- Opening Hours: 11:00 – 24:00
- Location: Behind Boat Avenue, Lagoon Road, Bangtao
- Tel: +66 (0)7 654 0939
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/skyelakeclub
CUT Grill & Lounge Phuket is an exceptionally high-quality steak restaurant on the lake at the back of Boat Avenue in Bangtao. The fact that it is also quite a classy lounge bar is an added bonus as the star of the show, as the name suggests, is undoubtedly the finest cuts of beef, lamb, pork and chicken, served with skill in a beautiful setting.
CUT is as close to a beach club as you can get without actually being on the beach. They have a selection of sun loungers set out by the lake and an infinity-edge swimming pool right between lake and restaurant, with showers nearby. There's also an impressive cocktail, champagne and wine list, with many of the cocktails served in fancy metal pineapples. Drinks prices start at 140 baht for a bottle of Heineken and 120 baht for a half pint of draught Chang, with a wide selection of soft drinks, smoothies, coffees and teas also available for less. Read More...
- Opening Hours: 11:00 – 02:00
- Location: Behind Villa Supermarket, Boat Avenue, Bangtao
- Tel: +66 (0)93 638 8921
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/CUTPhuket
Ma-Kin Market Phuket is a fun evening shopping experience near to Bangtao Beach, just behind the large Tesco Lotus supermarket and by the side of the road leading to Catch Beach Club. Originally a small local market, it was redeveloped with funky permanent structures and a slightly more tourist-friendly set-up. In spite of this, it hasn't lost its local atmosphere and, more importantly, the local prices.
Impossible to miss thanks to the giant illuminated sign which looks like something out of Las Vegas, The market itself is hidden behind a row of large established shops. Once through the light-strewn entrance, you will find a barn-like stage ahead of you, with small live acts by local performers. To your left, you will see a more traditional market set-up, similar to the style of the Phuket Weekend Market. To the right are more stalls, but in the Chillva Market style which is a little like a car boot sale. Read More...
- Opening Hours: Wed, Fri – Sun 16:00 – 22:00
- Location: Soi Bangtao 2, Behind Tesco Lotus, Bangtao
- Tel: +66 (0)93 791 9810
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/tinlaymarket
Siam Supper Club is a fine dining restaurant located on Tinlay Place, a pool of looked-after eating houses located toward the entrance of Laguna Phuket property. View from outside, the venue boasts a modern and rather cold appearance with its white, straight-lined architecture and its large, bluish neon-sign, but stepping inside, it gives a total different feeling: warm and cosy décor and furnishing stylishly dim-lit, no wonder why the venue is so long-established and famous in Phuket.
In this luxurious environment, guests can indulge themselves in excellent western and Thai cuisine, expertly mixed cocktails, and cool and soft Jazz music played live by talented musicians. Siam Supper Club has similar design qualities to a Gentleman's Club, but don't worry, it is open to all. Read More...
- Opening Hours: 18:00 – 01:00
- Location: Tinlay Place at the entrance of Laguna Phuket in Cherng Talay
- Tel: +66 (0)7 627 0936
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Have a lame desk job that pays the bills, but doesn't give you the adrenaline rush of say, wearing a wingsuit and jumping off a cliff? No worries, brah. Just strap a GoPro on, add some SICK music, and those TPS reports will suddenly become fuckin' XTREME!!!
Plus, there's no risk of you know, crashing into a cliff at 90 mph.
Source: brazilliandanny


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Sparkling Sequins, Fringe and a Fedora!
Thank you Erika for letting me use these and for sending them to me. :-)
I emailed her a few days ago telling her how I wanted to profile one of my favorite looks from her blog. It was these photos exactly. Of her wearing black Minnetonkas, sparkly sequins and a fedora. Thanks for the permission. Oh and I found it neat that her favorite color is purple, it's mine too, after orange. And this just goes to show how good she can pull off the color with that tan and ongoing set of legs. Lucky. Lastly, who wouldn't want her hair? Hands up if you do!!! :-) – SxD
photos sourced from Erika of fashionchalet
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It looks great. Thanks for asking me! I love what you had to say about my outfit. You are so wonderful, Cam! Love You! =]
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My favorite color too! I love Erika and her blog! Great photos!
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Isn't it nice, to live on your boat and not really need a certain season, or another country to fully enjoy your free time. The different seasons are such a pleasure and bring with them the things that make boating what it is.
We don't hibernate, saying, I wish the summer would hurry up or worry about it being a bad summer, probably because we're ready and able to catch every good day that were blessed with be it in the autumn, Winter, Summer or Spring. We're so lucky to not be in work looking out of the window at the sun all week then getting depressed every time the weekend comes the weather is dismal.
The cosy warmth in the boat in the winter is so homely, lovely to be out and come home to a warm fire.
We are the luckiest people in the world, that's official...


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Municipal Horticulture Parks
Lisboa City Hall began, in 2007, the development of a strategy for urban agriculture, having created, in 2011, several Horticultural Parks. Gardens or urban parks with all the facilities proper for those spaces (lawn areas, playground, kiosk, fitness equipment, bike lanes, etc.) with limited areas for the practice of agriculture.
Beyond the provision of plots, the Council also provides the seals, shelters for storage, water irrigation, training and technical support.
In 2011 the first two parks were opened: Granja Farm, with 56 plots of 150m2 and Campolide Gardens, with 22 plots, between 50 and 100 m2. In 2012 was opened the Telhiras Nascente Horticultural Park, following the Telheiras Central Park, with 21 plots between 80 and 120 m2.


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The Zoetrope, or "Wheel of Life," is an instructive Scientific Toy, illustrating in an attractive manner the persistence of an image on the retina of the eye; by revolving the cylinder by the hand, and looking through the openings, the images passing rapidly before the eye are blended, so as to give the figures the motions of life in the most natural manner.