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Arts Alliance Distribution has announced its acquisition of the critically acclaimed American gothic horror The Eyes of My Mother, directed by Nicolas Pesce. The film will be released in UK cinemas in early 2017. The Eyes of My Mother will also celebrate its UK festival Premiere at the 60th BFI London Film Festival 2016 on the 9th and 10th October, with the Director in attendance.
The hauntingly beautiful and shockingly original debut from filmmaker Nicolas Pesce stars Kika Magalhaes, Will Brill, Clara Wong, Flora Diaz and Joey Curtis-Green, is produced by Jacob Wasserman, Schuyler Weiss, Max Born, and executive produced by Borderline Films' Antonio Campos, Sean Durkin and Josh Mond. It fuses classic horror ingredients with gothic black-and-white imagery and was called the "discovery of this year's Sundance" by Indiewire's Eric Kohn, where it was in the Official Selection category.
Francisca (played by Kika Magalhaes in a breakout performance) has seemingly been unfazed by death from an early age - her mother, formerly a surgeon in Portugal, imbued her with a thorough understanding of the human anatomy. When tragedy shatters her family's idyllic life in the countryside, her deep trauma gradually awakens some unique curiosities. As she grows up, her desire to connect with the world around her takes a distinctly dark form.
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China plans lighthouses in South China Sea
China announced its plans to set up two lighthouses on the reefs of the disputed South China Sea (SCS).
This move is likely to escalate tensions between China and other regional powers.
Countries such as Philippines and Vietnam have made overlapping claims on the disputed waters of one of the busiest cargo routes in the world.
22 Jun 2011
China warns USA over South China Sea dispute
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister warned the USA to keep away from the disputed South China Sea, which is believed to be an oil and gas rich region.
Different parts of the Sea have been claimed by Brunei, China, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam.
Vietnam has accused Chinese vessels of cutting cables of its oil exploration ships.
12 Oct 2011
China, Vietnam sign deal to settle SCS dispute
The countries have planned to set up a hotline to deal with emergency situations, along with a provision for biennial meetings between the countries.
According to the deal, the final agreement would be based on International law and would be accepted by both sides.
The tensions between the two countries over the disputed waters saw a spike in the last few months.
5 Aug 2012
China summons US diplomat
A senior US diplomat was summoned by China after the US remarked that China's actions in the South China Sea may further escalate the tension in the region.
Remarks came after China announced setting up of a garrison at the disputed Paracel Islands in the Sea.
China responded by saying that USA's statement "disregarded the facts" and "sent a seriously wrong signal".
22 Jan 2013
Philippines to raise SCS issue at International tribunal
Philippines has informed Beijing that it is looking for international arbitration to settle the SCS issue and to prove China's claims as "illegal and invalid".
The move is expected to draw a hostile response from China, which is Philippines's 3rd largest trading partner.
Philippines is pinning its hopes on arbitration through a tribunal under the 1982 UN convention on the law of the sea.
22 May 2015
China warns US spy planes to leave SCS
Chinese Navy warned US spy planes flying over the artificial islands in the SCS to leave the area.
The US pilots responded by saying that they are flying over international airspace.
The US military's most advanced surveillance aircraft flew at 15,000 feet at its lowest point.
China issued a similar warning to some Philippine aircrafts a few weeks ago.
27 May 2015
China plans lighthouses in South China Sea
China announced its plans to set up two lighthouses on the reefs of the disputed South China Sea (SCS).
This move is likely to escalate tensions between China and other regional powers.
Countries such as Philippines and Vietnam have made overlapping claims on the disputed waters of one of the busiest cargo routes in the world.
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About one third of world's shipping transits through the South China Sea. In 1988, 70 Vietnamese sailors were killed by China in a naval battle in the SCS near the Spratly Islands.
23 Oct 2015
US says South China Sea 'international waters'
The new U.S. Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) said that the South China Sea was "international waters" and it would be treated as such.
He further said, "That is everybody's sea...Nobody owns that. It's open. It's international waters".
The CNO's remarks came as the US Navy planned to send ships near the South China Sea.
27 Oct 2015
US Navy warship sails through South China Sea
US destroyer USS Lassen went within 12 nautical miles of Spratly archipelago in the South China Sea.
Chinese authorities claim that they had observed, "followed and warned" US vessel, USS Lassen, as it "illegally" breached the waters near the much-disputed reefs where China has laid its claims.
China said it had urged America to "immediately correct its mistake".
8 Dec 2015
US deploys spy plane in Singapore
The United States deployed a spy plane to Singapore amid rising tensions in South China Sea.
Singapore and Washington stressed the need for a strong US presence in the region where the plane will be deployed until 14 December.
US Defence Secretary Ash Carter stated that the plane's deployment "would promote greater inter-operability with regional militaries through participation in bilateral and multilateral exercises".
9 Dec 2015
China's Su-35 deal linked to South China Sea dispute
Russia's export of 24 Su-35 aircraft to China is expected to bolster Chinese capabilities in the South China Sea by extending its reach into the disputed waters.
The Su-35's are extremely effective against F-15 and F-16 aircraft deployed by China's adversaries in the disputed territories in the region.
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Survival? In my zombie game? Wha- wha- whaaaaaaat? That's right, this week we are tackling State of Decay! Released in 2013 for the Xbox 360 and since released on PC and Xbox One, State of Decay garnered a cult following over the years. Developer Undead Labs' created its first game with the goal of carving out a niche in the saturated zombie game market by adding permadeath, individual survival elements, and larger, group-oriented goals. How well did they succeed at doing this? And does the game as a whole stand as one of the best games of all-time? Take a listen and share your thoughts!
Each week we will be tackling a video game, old or new, that at least one of us believes deserves to stand as one of the greatest games of all time. We'll dive into its history, development, and gameplay, while trying to argue for or against the game of the week. Sometimes we will be in harmonious agreement, other times we might be fighting a bitter battle to the very end. However each episode shakes out, we hope that everyone who listens will find the show entertaining and informative.
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The purpose of this project is to determine whether there is a statistically significant relationship between political risk and stock market performance and returns during major political events. In order to study this, first a list of major political events of varying types was formed and the events were researched. Data including the values of indices which represent the political risk and performance of the United States stock market at the times of these events was then collected. Statistical methods including regression analysis were then used with this data in order to find if there are significant relationships between them. The results of these analyses were then studied in order to determine if this data could be used to form a successful market timing strategy.
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Below you fill find all funeral homes and cemeteries in or near Baldwyn.
Suburbs of Baldwyn: Bethany, Geeville, Graham, Jericho, Kirkville.
Zip codes in the city: 38824.
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Baldwyn Obituaries
It was reported by The Commercial Appeal on March 20th, 2019 that Helen Ruth Harbor (McCary) perished in Memphis, Tennessee. Ms. Harbor was 93 years old and was born in Baldwyn, MS. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Helen Ruth's life.
It was disclosed on January 25th, 2019 that Danny C "Eagle" Nation died in Baldwyn, Mississippi. Nation was 70 years old. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Danny C "Eagle"'s life.
It was written by The Commercial Appeal on April 14th, 2018 that Jimmy Dell Gentry passed away in Memphis, Tennessee. Gentry was 73 years old and was born in Baldwyn, MS. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Jimmy Dell's life.
It was revealed on February 7th, 2018 that Gloria Dean Hardee (Mills) passed away in Baldwyn, Mississippi. Ms. Hardee was 80 years old and was born in Jackson, TN. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Gloria Dean's life.
It was reported by Kalamazoo Gazette on April 2nd, 2015 that Joyce Frances Bear (Smith) perished in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Ms. Bear was 83 years old and was born in Baldwyn, MS. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Joyce Frances's life.
It was noted by The Enterprise-Tocsin on October 10th, 2013 that Cynthia Ann Lowery (Hughes) died in Baldwyn, Mississippi. Ms. Lowery was 56 years old and was born in Sheppard AFB, TX. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Cynthia Ann's life.
It was reported on July 9th, 2013 that Annie B "Blanch" Harrell-Flax (Harrell) perished in Baldwyn, Mississippi. Ms. Harrell-Flax was 74 years old. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Annie B "Blanch"'s life.
It was revealed by Peoria Journal Star on April 14th, 2013 that Ethelene Hearn (Suddeth-Key) passed on in Peoria, Illinois. Ms. Hearn was 77 years old and was born in Baldwyn, MS. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Ethelene's life.
It was disclosed by Wise County Messenger on August 29th, 2012 that Elisha Andrew Jr "Bill" Shellnut passed on in Bridgeport, Texas. Shellnut was 81 years old and was born in Baldwyn, MS. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Elisha Andrew Jr "Bill"'s life.
It was disclosed on January 3rd, 2012 that John Clifton McDonald passed away in Baldwyn, Mississippi. McDonald was 81 years old and was born in Shreveport, LA. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor John Clifton's life.
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State Department's International Visitor Leadership Program visits OPIC
"It is in the best interest of the United States to help our businesses to invest in the global marketplace. It is good for them to be competitive and it is also good for U.S. foreign policy," OPIC Public Affairs and Outreach Director Dr. Lawrence Spinelli told a delegation from the State Department's International Visitor Leadership Program that visited OPIC on January 30 to learn more about the ways OPIC supports American small businesses in the global economy and the way this work supports national security. "When you have economic hope in a country, people have a reason to stay," Spinelli explained.
The State Department's International Visitor Leadership Program explores the role of businesses in driving economic development, democratization and stability around the world and the impact of U.S. small businesses on the local, regional, national and global economies.


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Today is World Mental Health Day, and many people on my social media feeds are talking about it. Most of it is great! Some of it is not. I wanted to write a brief something to address some of the things I have seen today, to try and help people understand a little of what it is like to have mental health needs, and also to get some of the frustration at seeing these posts out of my own head. I am wiring this in the spur of the moment, so if there are holes, or it's not fully thought out, please forgive. This example is probably very UK-centric, if you know of something that is similar from other cultures/countries, please let me know.
Have you ever played a party game where a bar of chocolate was placed on a plate, a timer started, and you had a minute to eat as much as you could? Oh, and you're wearing an oversized hat, scarf, gloves, and have to use a knife and fork. It's a fun game, but also really frustrating! If you've ever played this (and I'm pretty sure that most children/people who grew up in Britain have played this at least once), you'll know how difficult it actually is to try and cut up a cold bar of chocolate with a butter knife. If you've never played it, why not give it a go at your next party?
This game is a pretty good analogy for having mental health needs. You want to do a specific thing (whether it's eating chocolate, or just getting on with your life), and there's something that makes it heaps more difficult. Maybe you're only wearing the gloves, maybe you have the full outfit plus a winter coat and your knife and fork are made of plastic. There are different difficulty settings. But the outcome is that it makes it harder to do the thing you wanted to.
Some people who haven't played this game might be asking, why wouldn't you just throw off the gloves, ignore the cutlery, and stuff your face with chocolate? Well, in the children's party game, that would be cheating and you'd quickly find you weren't invited to play any other games in the future. In terms of the analogy, maybe you're not lucky enough to be able to "just" take off all that stuff. Those gloves are really stuck on, and sometimes wearing them is enough of a restriction that you can't take them off yourself. You might come up with some strategies to manage with the gloves on, but it takes more effort on your part, and can be pretty tiring.
Imagine if this wasn't just for a children's party game, but for every meal you ate. You don't get different cutlery, you have to keep all the winter accessories on all the time. Soup would become a distant luxury. Eating would be hard. Which would make everything else a bit harder too, because you're tired. Having to use extra energy to manage the impediment caused by the gloves/hat/scarf etc. means you have less energy to do other stuff, like focus during conversations. Or you might start to plan your meals well in advance so that you know you'll be able to take your time while eating, that takes energy too and restricts your time, so you can't do other things.
Having a mental health need is not a choice, and if it could be easily overcome, people would definitely choose that option! If those gloves could be taken off, they would. So please, have a little consideration before you say to someone "just get over it! It's not a big deal!" or proceeding to tell them how easily your own gloves came off. You wouldn't do that to someone with a broken leg, so please don't try to create hierarchies of illness. Maybe you don't realise that you might be wearing privilege earmuffs. Instead, on world mental health day (and on every day), ask, "can I help you with that?" and listen to the response.


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Finally, the perfect gift for Mother's Day, Father's Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day gift has arrived. Beyoncé is releasing Lemonade on yellow vinyl as part of a $300 box set.
The collector's edition box set, titled How To Make Lemonade, will include a 600-page book with photos from the making of the album, a foreword from Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, and poetry by Warsan Shire.
The set will be delivered sometime this summer, when you need a refreshing glass of lemonade most. And if you're not willing to shell out $300, you can also by the record on its own for $29.98.


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A family that prays together, stays together.A phrase that is well known to most Catholics.
I am certainly not the right person to talk about how a family that prays together can stay together, as my family doesn't have the habit of praying together. However, I would like to share on what I have experienced when a group of people come together to pray.
I have a group of Catholic friends online whom I met through Skype. Every night at 8pm (Malaysian/Manila/Perth time) when I am around, we always pray the Rosary together, with or without the presence of a priest (a priest in Italy initiated the online Rosary prayer group). I joined the group one year ago, and a few of us who have constantly showed up almost every night have become close friends. After each Rosary session, we usually spend time together to share, or sometimes we have leisure talks - about our countries, our jobs, our families, social issues and even our Faith; sometimes, non-Catholics would question us on our Faith and Teachings of the Church and when that happens, all of us would stand up to defend our belief. I really thank the Lord for meeting us together, even though we have not met each other in person (some of us have webcam, though) we are all united in prayer.
Now, after I've been confirmed by my employee as the company's permanent staff, travelling became more often. I would be away not for a day or two, but the whole week. When I'm outstation, there is problem for me getting online as connection is not always available. It is during these times that I miss my online friends the most. I miss praying together with them.
That is what I found to be not right. Supposedly, I should miss my family members when I'm away, but that is not the case. Those people whom I think of the most are those who prayed together with me.
From this, a conclusion can be drawn -- whenever people gather to pray, God will be there in their midst and His very presence caused everyone to be spiritually bonded to each other through the love for God and His love for them. In other words, people are united through and in prayers. Another instance, if I've got a choice I'd choose to attend Mass in the parish church I always go to over the past 12 years, even though I don't know all the parishioners there. In the same way, even though I've never met my online friends in person, I got attached to them because of prayer. And so is family that prays together.
Indeed, a family that prays together, stays together.
Be sure to teach the families to pray all together - father, mother and children. For the family that prays together stays together, and if they stay together they will love one another as Jesus loves each one of them... - Mother Teresa of Calcutta
My parents were not frequent Mass goers when I was much younger until I was baptized and confirmed. Therefore, praying together has never happened then. We did manage to pray together once in a while many years ago, but it didn't last too long before it finally stopped. To get my brother to pray with us has always been a difficult task since then. To make matter worse, after that particular unpleasant event that had befallen my dad in our parish, my parents tried to avoid going back there and they became 'travelling' Catholics who go to different parishes every week. It's even more difficult for me to get everyone together to pray now.
Dearest parents out there, I sincerely ask you to please teach your children how to pray at a very young age and make family prayer a habit. Introducing our loving Heavenly Father to the children is the best insurance policy in the whole wide world which you can buy for them.
As for me and my family, I also ask for your kind prayers, that my family would come together once again to pray and may we be united in prayers. Thank you!
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With the return of a nice(r) weather, the Little Steam Train of Forest is back on track !
From the end of April until the beginning of October, model steam trains take children (and their parents) on a ride in the Bempt Park.
The beautiful trains are conducted by miniature train enthusiasts who carry this project older than 30 years.
For a modest price (2-3€, depending on the course length) you get your tickets at the small railway station counter and are assigned to a train by the controller in uniform. Because, careful guys, this is not an amusement park and people take the whole affair very seriously.
And this is probably what makes it so special. You are really plunged into the atmosphere of a little station !
On the station master's whistle, the trains take you on a ride through the park (the longest one is about 1,5 km – 15′).
After the ride (or during it, depending on you children's age – and your partner's devotion to them), you savour a gueuze on the terrace of the 'buvette' next to the rails.
Before leaving, the little devils will love the playground with areas for all ages !
To get there from the city centre with public transportation, take the train or the tram 82.
You can also go by bike along the canal.
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Police are appealing for information following a burglary in Ballymena.
Detailing the incident, a police spokesperson said: "During the early hours of Tuesday, May 8, a burglary occurred in the area of Tates Lane, Ballymena.
"If you saw any persons acting suspiciously, please contact police on 101, quoting reference 371 on 8/5/18."


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The FDA has approved the use of the Hydrus microstent in conjunction with cataract surgery to reduce IOP in patients with mild to moderate primary open-angle glaucoma.
Designed by Ivantis, this next-generation MIGS device relieves high IOP by reestablishing ocular fluid flow through the Schlemm's canal. According to David Chang, MD, clinical professor of ophthalmology at UC San Francisco, the device scaffolds approximately 90 degrees of the patient's natural canal outflow pathway, and surgeons can easily confirm its correct anatomic placement in the canal.
The FDA's approval was based on the 24-month results from the HORIZON trial, the largest MIGS study to date. The study included 556 mild to moderate glaucoma patients randomly assigned to undergo cataract surgery with or without the microstent. More than 77% of patients with the implant exhibited a significant decline in unmedicated IOP, compared with 58% of the control group. On average, the device reduced IOP by 7.5 mmHg, approximately 2.3 mmHg more than the cataract surgery-only group.
Common adverse events noted included device obstruction, worsening of visual field mean deviation by 2 dB or more, and BCVA loss of more than 2 ETDRS lines.
"The overall body of clinical data supporting Hydrus is very encouraging in terms of both safety and two-year efficacy and sets a new bar for the treatment of mild to moderate glaucoma in cataract patients," said Dr. Chang, who served as an investigator on the trial. "It also appears to be very effective at eliminating medications, compared to cataract surgery alone. I look forward to offering Hydrus to my patients."
The Hydrus microstent is already widely used in other countries; Ivantis estimates that more than 4,000 procedures have been performed globally for a range of disease severities. The California-based company hopes to launch the product later this year.
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I never write about specific incidents in politics, because it's such a snakepit of a topic, but today I need to make an exception. I believe that something evil is afoot.
Senator Al Franken (D) New Jersey has recently been accused of groping cast member Leeann Tweeden during a USO tour in 2006. There are so many things wrong with this accusation, and a lot of reasons why I think this whole thing stinks to high heaven.
4. The photo here, if you check the metadata – was taken at 5:19 PM on December 21st.
So – not Christmas Eve. Not at night while sleeping.
Folks, grab a copy of the photo and follow along with me. https://t.co/XQL5yQO3sN
But that's not all, Mr. Franken.
— FOR KROM! (@DipswitchDan) November 17, 2017
This absolutely reeks of a setup – and the GOP is trying anything to fix their Roy Moore problem. It looks like he may not win his Senate seat, and they need him to vote the way he's told in the Senate. They're possibly looking at taking Franken out as a way to counterbalance losing a seat to Doug Jones, Roy Moore's democratic competitor.
And then there's this. This video shows Tweeden grabbing the ass of a lead guitarist on stage, and doing a sort of lap dance thing against his leg. Does this mean her own accusations are invalid, or make them somehow less true just because of this? Does this make her a "loose woman"?
Of course not.
She is a performer, an actor. She was being paid to do this, just as Franken was.
However, it also shows that she knew full well that she was part of a theatrical production, and knew in advance what was in the show and what was going on. She shouldn't have been taken by surprise by any of this; the point here is that she knew in advance that things like this were likely to happen, because she was doing them herself.
Think Tweeden got permission b4 or apologized after for this? USO 2006 tour pic.twitter.com/xTjtXM0j0f
— The Real Gnome (@JETconsul) November 18, 2017
This whole thing is evil twice – once simply because it appears that the charges are largely concocted to try to take out a political adversary of the GOP, and once because it poisons the well for the #metoo movement of women (and a few men) coming forward to talk about the sexual aggression to which they were subjected.
My conclusion? It's all fabricated. The most evil thing Franken might be guilty of is a joke in poor taste.


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Carrie Underwood – Mama's Song
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Mama you taught me to do the right things
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And I know you watch me grow up
And only want what's best for me
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David Mackey (born July 24, 1966 in New Westminster, British Columbia) is a retired National Hockey League left wing.
He played parts of 6 seasons for the Chicago Blackhawks, Minnesota North Stars, and the St. Louis Blues. He had 8 goals, 12 assists, 20 points in 126 games.
Mackey was chosen 224th overall by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft.
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I'm about to lose control and I think I like it!!! (Thanks Pointer Sisters!)
Two more days......I'm leaving Friday for NYC and Saturday is my first class @ the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN). For one weekend a month, February - July, you can find me in NYC at this program. I'm really excited @ this program - 1000+ students and all this new learning.
So cool, my favorite city and my passion. What a great way to spend a couple of months. And at the end, I'll be a certified nutrition counselor.
This is going to be so great. I am certain there will be many blogs devoted to IIN and all that's happening during the sessions. Plus there's a side benefit to my trip this week. You know I'm a new runner right. I fly in on Friday in enough time to run in Central Park. I'm really looking forward to that too. I so hope the weather cooperates. This is going to be a great weekend! Many, many firsts......What healthy stuff do you have planned?
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
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Makin banyak lidah orang Indonesia yang menyukai piza. Customise Napoli sauce, recent basil leaves, sliced eggplant, arancini balls, cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, combined herbs, crushed garlic and mozzarella. Customise Oven-roasted hen slices, sliced avocado, Spanish onion, crushed garlic, cracked pepper, mozzarella and classic pizza sauce.
Our pizzas never have meat and are topped with organic and local ingredients whenever attainable. Pizza has meat and cheese on it, and these can harbor dangerous bacteria, including Staphylococcus, Salmonella, and E. Coli. Customise Paprika roasted potato slices, mushrooms, fresh pink onion, bacon rashers, mozzarella and creamy pizza sauce.
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The FBC Lake Worship ministry exists to provide an organized and meaningful direction for worship services and events. This includes regular weekend services, midweek services, and special events. Worship@1st also serves as a ministry group within the church, consistent of individuals gifted in musical arts and interested in using those gifts to serve others.
Volunteers needed for the A/V Team. The A/V team plays a vital role in the production of Sunday and Midweek services by providing audio through sound equipment, video recordings, and broadcasting slides to the Sanctuary screens. Currently Worship@1st is working to build a team of volunteers to serve on a rotation basis or as needed. If you are interested in serving in this behind the scenes role complete the form below. Training is provided for all positions, even if you want to serve as an occasional fill-in.


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Inaugural issue of Wrong Times, a three issue annual published (2004-2006) by The Wrong Gallery. Edited by Maurizio Cattelan, Massimiliano Gioni, and Ali Subotnick. Contents include "Martin Creed: Twenty Questions by Corinna Durland," "Absolute Beginners, , Phil Collins Interviewed by Maurizio Cattelan," "E-Mails with Paul McCarthy and Jason Rhoades," "Giving & Getting, Lawrence Weiner Interviewed by Ali Subotnick," "Elizabeth Peyton in Conversation with Marc Jacobs," "Interested in Signs, Sam Durant in Conversation with Karin Higa," "I Was Here! Between Destruction and Discovery, Pawel Althamer in Conversation with Sarah Cosulich Canarutto," "Iza Genzken in Conversation with Wolfgang Tillmans," "How Many Angels Can You Fit on the Head of a Pin, and Other Riddles of Art and Physics. ... [details]
Spring / Summer 2006 Issue of biannual publication "Purple." Edited by Olivier Zahm, and featuring contributions by Jesse Ball, Christophe Brunnquell, Maurizio Cattelan, Yan Céh, Pablo León de la Barra, Catherine Despont, Samuel Drira, Roy Genty, Miltos Manetas, Glenn O'Brien, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Paola Pivi, Richard Prince, Jaff Rian, Payam Sharifi, Valérie Sheilds, Aya Takano, Massimo Torrigiani, and Ariel Wizman. ... [details]
Artists' book edited by James Hoff -- a recompilation of Artforum magazine's monthly Top Ten column written by a rotating cast of artists, scholars, actors and other superstars from 1998 to 2008. Comprised of direct copies of the author's pages from the magazine coupled with black boxes representing the supporting images. ... [details]
Issue edited by Tim Griffin. Essays "Film: Best of 2005," by John Waters, Amy Taubin, James Quandt, Chrissie Iles, Isaac Julien; "Music: Best of 2005," by Dennis Cooper, Stephen Vitiello, Christoph Cox, Susie Ibarra, and Debra Singer; "Books: Best of 2005," by Yve-Alain Bois, Pamela M. ... [details]
Issue edited by Tim Griffin. Essays "Books : Benjamin H.D. Buchloh on Cy Twombly," by Benjamin H.D. Buchloh; "Film: Robin Wood on Michael Haneke's 'Caché,'" by Robin Wood; "Archictecture: Esther da Costa Meyer on Peter Eisenman," by Esther da Costa; "Performance: Johanna Burton on Marina Abramovic," by Johanna Burton; "Sven Lütticken on 'Populism,'" by Sven Lütticken; "On Site: Thomas Lawson on Jean Prouvé," by Thomas Lawson; "Top Ten," by Paola Pivi; "Winter 2006: 50 Shows Worldwide"; "US News: Chrissie Lles and Philippe Vergne discuss the Whitney Biennial," by Chrissie Iles and Philippe Vergne; "From the Vault: Christoper S. ... [details]
Full run set of of the biannually published periodical Gagarin. "Gagarin The artists in their own words is entirely dedicated to the publication of unpublished written texts by artists who are now working, anywhere in the world. ... [details]
November 2006 issue of the periodical GAGARIN. Includes texts by Carla Zaccagnini, Olivier Foulon, Elina Saloranta, Matt Mullican, Agnés Geoffray, John Baldessari, Philippe van Snick and Paola Pivias as well as an index of artists writings. ... [details]


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You should already be taking care of yourself—or managing your care—by watching what you eat, exercising and taking advantage of preventive health benefits your health plan might offer. And many people are already keeping track of their care by using personal health records, but they have to input the information themselves after they visit their doctor. There are also many consumer e-health tools, such as mobile applications, that are available to help you manage your health outside the doctor's office. These tools can help you remember to take your medications, better understand your condition, or help you better understand your body. When it becomes available to you (it may already be, but you need to check with your health plan or health care provider), Blue Button will provide you with pre-populated information so you won't have to transcribe information about your health or your health treatments or procedures.
What other options do I have to manage my care if I don't use Blue Button?
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When Tim Bailey commutes every morning to his shared workspace at Bond Collective, he sports a sling nestling his two wiener dogs, Zeek and Zaidee.
"They're often greeting visitors and I honestly think they're the reason why potential clients sign," the Crown Heights resident notes . "They're my closers. They often say, 'You had me at dachshund.
Based in the Financial District, Bailey also works out of four other offices and notes, "They're asking about my dogs before me."
As well as being synonymous with Bailey, and in many cases closing clients, Zeek and Zaidee have play dates with other dogs in the company's pet-friendly office and receive benefits such as the company offering pet insurance and partnerships connecting furbaby parents to services and products.
As New Yorkers bring their pooches to the office this Friday for Take Your Dog to Work Day, Bond Collective is already on trend. The happy worker is a productive worker, and stress decreases, too, when pets are allowed in the office. According to a study conducted by Virginia Commonwealth University, employees experienced much more stress when they left their pets at home compared with employees who brought pets into the workplace.
And when benefits extend beyond working together, it can be a win-win for both the employer and employee. Dan Schawbel, author of "Promote Yourself," (St. Martin's Press, out now) explains, "When employers include pets in their benefit programs, it sends the message that they care about [the workers'] lives, not just their performance."
Global audit, tax and advisory firm Grant Thornton in Midtown takes this to heart — employees are eligible for pet adoption-related reimbursements such as vet exams and vaccinations, capped at $100 per adoption. They're also eligible for pet insurance, and while pets are not allowed in the office, the firm offers access to Sitter City for pet sitter services.
Managing director Lou Ann Hutchison explains, "We [continually] look for benefits that support our 'people-first' strategy. Offering pet adoption assistance is an engaging way to help our people bring their whole selves to work."
By providing employees with a "one-stop shop for pet services," she says employees save time, money and energy, and can "better focus on work and be happier while doing it."
Alex Blynn, account strategist at digital communications agency Praytell in Crown Heights, is happy reaping pet benefits, too, paying just $10 per month to insure his cat, Sterling, whose upcoming surgery will cost around $1,500; 90 percent of the cost of the procedure will be covered.
Blynn notes, "Insurance gives me really solid peace of mind." His company's plan typically covers two physical exams per policy term, vaccination, nail trim, microchip, a blood test and more. Employees can visit any vet, submit a claim and then get reimbursed, with some limitations.
Praytell also has a lenient work-from-home policy. Especially when employees adopt a new pet, they can take "pawternity leave" where they work from home until they feel comfortable leaving their pets by themselves.
Feeling "spoiled" working for Praytell, Blynn says that moving forward, "One of the first things I would ask [prospective employers] would be what their work-from-home policies are and if their benefits covered pets."
Schawbel sees this trend continuing. "Companies are battling for the top talent. They're expanding their employee benefits program," he says, but cautions: "For some workers, it can improve performance, while for others it could become a distraction."
At Bond Collective, for any pet-allergic (or pet-hating) workers, "We would move that person to a separate section of the space or different floor or ask pet owners to be in one area only," said a company spokesperson.
Attorney Ted Scofield, however, recommends employers implement policies. "Foregoing a formal, written policy is asking for chaos, hurt feelings, an unhappy workplace and quite possibly a lawsuit."
Leadership should explain the policy and answer questions. "Memos are easily ignored," Scofield explains. "Then you've got Marmaduke rummaging through the employee refrigerator!"
He recommends establishing rules for the application process, pet behavior, insurance and vaccinations and repercussions for violations. Employers should also review laws, regulations and leases to ensure animals aren't prohibited.
While Bond Collective has an agreement each dog owner must sign attesting to vaccinations, and rules such as not allowing dogs on furniture, Bailey says the company won't sign leases with buildings prohibiting dogs.
But as pet-friendly as they are, there are some limits. "We will not allow a snake in here," Bailey notes. "A bird's OK, if it's quiet."
Overall, he adds, "I am not sure who benefits more from their presence, but I know our lives are all better because of their pawsitive influence."


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A brief overview of optical monitoring for vacuum and wet-bench film-deposition processes is presented. Interferometric and polarimetric measurements are combined with regard to simultaneous monitoring of refractive index and physical thickness in real time. Monitoring stability and accuracy are verified during dip coating with a transparent oil standard. This double optical technique is applied to dip coating with a multicomponent zirconyl chloride aqueous solution, whose resulting temporal refractive-index and physical-thickness curves indicate good reproducibility as well as significant sensitivity to changes of film-flow properties during the dip-coating process.
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Boomerang Employees: Catch Them on Their Return or Let Them Pass?
In the current market where talent is hard to come by, would you and should you consider returning employees? Whether you call them boomerang employees or comeback kids, everyone has a different take on whether or not hiring back an ex-employee is a good idea or a bad one. In… Read More
Today's Lesson: Youth Employment Recruiting and Compliance
With Memorial Day having marked the unofficial start of summer, many employers are hoping to benefit from an influx in the availability of minor employees at the close of the school year to help fill seasonal jobs and/or entry-level roles for which it has been difficult to find available candidates… Read More
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While a low unemployment rate can create a great boost for the economy and thus strong business growth, for many employers it also translates to trouble in finding enough workers to keep up with growing business demands. After decades of pushing would-be workers entering the workforce toward a career paths… Read More
10 Tips to Make a Great First Impression When Onboarding New Employees
Congratulations! In today's competitive labor market, after a harrowing recruitment process, you have succeeded in attracting an ideal candidate to join your team. After such a significant investment of time and resources, ensuring a successful employee onboarding experience is beneficial to both your new employee and your company as… Read More
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Fantastic opportunity to own a 4-FAMILY with 2 car parking in the heart of Charlestown's Gas Light District. Property features approx 3,600sqft of living space that has been well cared-for through a generation of experienced ownership. Portfolio features 3 residential units + 1 commercial unit. Residential units are all in turnkey condition. Penthouse level (unit 4) features oversized 1+ bed/1 bath with 14' vaulted ceiling, exposed brick, and direct views of The Monument from private roofdeck. Second level offers spacious 2 bed/1 bath (unit 2) and 1 bed/1 bath (unit 3). Commercial space is floorthrough with long-standing business in place. Two dedicated parking spots in rear of building. Side-patio can be allocated for tenant use. Apportioned storage units in basement. Steps to Public Transportation, Whole Foods, Starbucks, and all local attractions; "walk score" = 91. Occupants are TAW. A rare opportunity to add a marquee property to your portfolio.
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By Soni Daniel, Regional Editor, North
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday filed fresh corruption charges against former governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, at the Federal High Court, Abuja.
Sylva is charged alongside Francis Okokuro, Gbenga Balogun, and Samuel Ogbuku. They allegedly used three companies – Marlin Maritime Limited, Eat Catering Services Limited, and Haloween-Blue Construction and Logistics Limited to move about N19.2 billion from Bayelsa State coffers between 2009 and 2012, under false pretense of using the withdrawn money to augment salaries of the state government workers.
The action of the anti-graft agency comes two days after Justice A. R. Mohammed of the Federal High Court dismissed the 42- count charge of stealing brought against Sylva and his co-accused by the EFCC, with the excuse that the prosecution's application to consolidate the charges against the defendants amounted to an abuse of court process.
The Commission faulted the ruling on the grounds that it was premature as the accused persons had not taken any plea before the court.
The action of the trial judge stalled the move by the anti-graft agency to consolidate the charges against the former governor having, days earlier, withdrawn similar charges pending before Justice E.S. Chukwu of the same court.
The anti-graft agency awaits the assignment of the case, to pave way for the arraignment of Sylva and others.
It is not clear if the case would still be assigned to Justice A. R. Mohammed or another judge of the Federal High Court, Abuja.


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Two of the old, and two of the new. That was the balance implicit in Friday's SCO programme, which offset today's contemporary style of James MacMillan and the young Glasgow-born Tom Harrold, with the erstwhile contemporary edge (early 18th century-style) of Beethoven. The juxtaposition was electric, thanks in no small way to the energised conducting of Joseph Swensen and the clarity and direction he applies to music of any era.
His body language is a sequence of dance moves that connect directly with the players, and the results were spontaneous and vital.
Harrold's To the Light – a brand new SCO commission – opened the programme. A soft and sumptuous signature trio of chords pave the way for a charm-filled solo cello melody, both of which are the glue holding together this various diversions the happen en route.
Harrold's writing is precise and clean-textured, yet he imbues the work with a dazzling warmth and emotive density. This motivated performance did it justice.
MacMillan's 1996 work, Í: A Meditation on Iona, reflects on the island associated with St Columba, its plainsong-derived motifs illuminated by timbres that combine thickly-scored strings with pungent metallic percussion. The outcome is riveting, beautiful and spiritually evocative, thanks to another mood-invoking performance.
In both Beethoven symphonies – Nos 1 & 2 – Swensen's attention to detail was matched by his unstoppable enthusiasm, giving these works a thoroughly fresh airing, yet remaining true to the spirit of the age; like giving Beethoven a spring clean.


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I wanted to share pictures of the new MB1 just received by my Squadron-mate, Col. Chuck Schmitz. He ordered his the same day as I ordered my F4 SE and I requested help to get them for us in time for a reunion on Nov. 4. The factory came through in 4 weeks! He got his yesterday and mine ships on Monday.
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Uniformizing functions for certain classes of symmetric Riemann surfaces
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Asymptotic Dirichlet series in a strip
In this paper a study is made of the asymptotic representation, by sums of exponentials of the form n=1m ane-nnz , of a function F(z) which is holomorphic in a strip. The fundamental theorem is to the effect that if a ...
Properties of functions which uniformize certain classes of simply connected Riemann surfaces
Three classes of simply connected Riemann surfaces are considered in the following study. They are designated as Class III, Class IV, and Class V in keeping with the notation of Classes I, II, and III already considered ...
On invariant subspaces of a normal operator
Our principal interest, in the work that follows, is the discovery of conditions on the spectrum of a normal operator which imply that the operator has invariant non-reducing subspaces. We were led to this study by the ...
Collective singularities of families of analytic functions
In his thesis Johnson gives the following definition of the radius of regularity of a family of holomorphic functions: Let F denote a family of functions f(z) regular at Z0. R is called the radius of regularity of F at z0 ...
I. Two equivalence methods for sequences of random variables. II. The expansion of measures on series of orthogonal measures
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Determination of the type and properties of the mapping function for certain classes of Riemann surfaces
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From Denver Environmental Health – All interested parties are hereby given notice that the City and County of Denver, the Board of Environmental Health will hold a public rule-making hearing to consider Rules and Regulations Governing Establishment of Animal Service Fees related to public spay/neuterand ancillary fees, Section 9.0, Additional Services, of the Denver Revised Municipal Code.
The hearing will be held at the at the meeting of the Board of Environmental Health (BEH)at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 200 W. 14th Avenue, 2nd floor, Grand Mesaconference room. Any change to meeting location will be posted prior to the meeting on the BEH website (www.denvergov.org/health-environment).
Please notify us online at email@example.com of your intent to speak at the public hearing no later than Monday, April 9, 2012 and/or submit comments in writing to email@example.com by April 9, 2012. Comments can also be mailed or hand delivered to Department of Environmental Health (DEH), Administration Office, Attention DonnaGirtin, 200 W. 14th Avenue, Suite 300, Denver, CO 80204-2732 no later than April 9, 2012.
The proposed rules and regulations can be viewed on the Board of Environmental Health'swebsite, Notice of Public Hearing page, www.denvergov.org/health-environment or in person at the DEH Administration Office, (200 W. 14th Avenue, 3rd floor, Suite 300) or by calling 720-865-5484.


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The goal of tutoring is to assist students in their learning process as they become independent learners. Tutors help students earn higher grades, stay in school longer and reach their educational goals. Tutoring is equity in action. This Introduction to Equity and Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning (CRTL) interactive workshop will give Tutors an opportunity to learn and engage in activities to support their efforts in helping students reach their goals and improve student success outcomes. Facilitators, Arnita Porter and Paula Brown, will (1) introduce principles of Equity, CRTL, and Cultural Humility, (2) engage participants in discussions to increase awareness and deepen their understanding of learning barriers, such as unconscious bias and stereotype threat, and (3) provide tools and strategies for embedding CRTL and high-impact practices to create equity-minded tutoring sessions that are welcoming, supportive, and learning-centered. Join us to share ideas, build community and network with equity-minded Tutors.
Tentative Agenda:
8:30 – 9:00 am – Continental Breakfast, Check-in
9:00 – 9:15 am – Welcome, Introductions, Icebreaker
9:15 – 11:00 am – Session A, Activities
11:00 – 11:15 am – Break
11:15 am – 12:30 pm – Session B, Activities
12:30 – 1:00 – Reflections, Next Steps, Feedback
1:00 – 2:00 pm – Lunch
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Former EastEnders star Riley Carter Millington has addressed his disappointment over Kyle Slater's low-key exit last year.
The actor made EastEnders history when he became the first ever trans actor to take on a trans role in the show.
However, Riley was written out of the soap at the end of his year-long contract, alongside a number of other cast exits which were announced after the arrival of boss Sean O'Connor.
Speaking honestly about his exit, Riley told The Sun: "I was disappointed it was not shown that Kyle had a normal life.
"He had the big coming-out story and it was dramatic and emotional, but we didn't get to see a happy ending, like a relationship of any sort other than the reunion with his half-sister, Stacey. It was frustrating.
"I felt I let myself and the fans down as I could have pushed for something. It's a shame to have gay characters and then you have to say goodbye."
Since leaving the show, Riley has appeared in a stage production called SAFE, billed as a "powerful" new verbatim theatre piece that tells the story of LGBT youth who are homeless and at risk.
He also appeared in TLC's Celebrity Fat Fighters alongside X Factor star Stevi Ritchie and Gogglebox's Sandi Bogle.
EastEnders continues tonight (July 21) at 8pm on BBC One.
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LOS ANGELES � Corey Perry and Matt Beleskey scored first-period goals, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-0 at Dodger Stadium on Saturday night in the NHL�s first warm-weather outdoor game.
Jonas Hiller made 36 saves in his 20th career shutout as the league-leading Ducks dominated the landmark meeting of Southern California�s two hockey teams under the stars in Chavez Ravine. Andrew Cogliano added an empty-net goal with 1:29 left to close this unusual chapter in the NHL�s expanded slate of outdoor games.
Although the temperature was 63 degrees with significant humidity when Wayne Gretzky dropped the first puck in front of 54,099 fans in attendance, the ice held up fairly well in the night air. The Ducks� outstanding season also remained solid in their 21st victory in 24 games, while the Kings lost their fifth straight game.
Also Saturday
Sabres 5, Blue Jackets 2: Christian Ehrhoff and Marcus Foligno scored short-handed goals to lead Buffalo past Columbus, ending the Blue Jackets� franchise-record winning streak at eight.
Blues 4, Islanders 3, SO: Kevin Shattenkirk and Alexander Steen scored shootout goals to lift the St. Louis over New York following a puzzling goal reversal call in overtime.
Hurricanes 6, Senators 3: Manny Malhotra had two goals and an assist, leading the Carolina to a win over Ottawa.
Bruins 6, Flyers 1: Jarome Iginla and Zdeno Chara each had two goals, Tuukka Rask made 25 saves and Boston beat Philadelphia.
Capitals 5, Canadiens 0: Alex Ovechkin returned from an injury that sidelined him two games to start a four-goal second period as Washington ended a seven-game winless run with a victory over slumping Montreal.
Lightning 5, Avalanche 2: Tyler Johnson scored three goals to lead Tampa Bay past Colorado.
Jets 5, Maple Leafs 4, OT: Dustin Byfuglien fired a low shot past Jonathan Bernier 2:44 into overtime to give Winnipeg a victory over Toronto.
Stars 3, Penguins 0: Kari Lehtonen made 24 saves for his second shutout in three games to lead Dallas past Pittsburgh.
Sharks 3, Wild 2, OT: Joe Thornton scored his second goal of the game with 1:30 remaining in overtime to lead San Jose.


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So you have a lovely home but don't have that much space to work with? The thing is for small homeowners and apartment dwellers, the heart of the home can become the prime spot when space is at a premium. It is simply a case of maximizing every bit of space in order to have your dream kitchen in whatever sized room you've got to work with.
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Procuring a pot rack can prove to be a super saving for all sorts of cookware.
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If your kitchen has enough room for fitting an island as a workspace that can be used as a place to eat as well, why not have one fitted? Did you know that the island can even be utilised for wine storage? Design Time specialise in all types of kitchen design and can provide the bespoke island you want
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Maybe your kitchen is not wide enough to host and island. Have you thought about extending your kitchen to allow for more workspace? Another idea would be to consider installing an articulated faucet rather than having a sink area. You can bend it out of the way to accommodate dishes and pots.
Additional built-in storage units within your existing cupboards can also provide much needed and invaluable storage space
Running out of ideas on how to make the most out of your space? No matter how big or small the space you have to work with is, we can provide you with exactly the kitchen you want from space saving storage to large kitchen islands, we can do it all. Visit our website at http://www.designtime.co.uk/ for more information on cost effective design solutions for your kitchen.


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They're called stars for a reason. To us mere mortals, they seem like untouchable, otherworldly creatures that fell from the sky in their flawless forms. But we'll let you in on a secret. Even the most ethereal of celebrities were once regular humans hailing from perfectly average places like Bay City and Yonkers. Fortunately for the fans, they also went to high school with other people who didn't hesitate to plaster their yearbook photos all over the Internet post-fame.
The celebrities on this list had to undergo drastic Hollywood makeovers in order to become the golden gods we know today. It's not that they weren't gorgeous to begin with. It's tough to make it in Hollywood without first scoring high on the beauty standard scale. And, of course, talent goes a long way. But the people on this list had to do something drastic with their looks in order to stand out from the sea of hotties trying to hit the big time.
Though some of them might wish otherwise, these famous faces can't deny the photographic evidence of their former looks. In some cases, you can still see their origins reflected in their glamorous new appearances. For others, you might not even suspect they were related, let alone the same person.
Prepare yourselves for the astonishing transformations of these 22 Stars Who Looked Drastically Different Before Fame.
22 Jason Momoa
Before he was the hirsute tattooed Dothraki Khal on Game of Thrones, Momoa was a struggling actor, working part time in a Hawaiian surf shop. In 1998, an international designer named Takeo Kobayashi discovered the future Aquaman and encouraged his modeling career. As a result, the 19-year-old Momoa won Hawaii's Model of the Year 1999 and hosted the Miss Teen Hawaii contest.
It was probably his "dream surf instructor" look that landed Momoa the role of Jason Iaone in the action drama series Baywatch Hawaii. He didn't begin to resemble the man we know and lust after today until 2004, when he was cast in the short-lived Fox drama, North Shore. As nightclub manager, Frankie Seau, Momoa found his forever look of long locks, and cheeky whiskers.
21 Halle Berry
Who could have known that the all-American angel on the left would eventually be considered one of the sexiest women on the planet? The sweet-faced 18-year-old Halle Berry in the above yearbook photo would eventually whip those soft curls into the pixie cut that would become her trademark for years to come. In her Bedford High School senior photo, the Ohio native sports a crew-neck blouse featuring a pencil print.
Despite this dubious garment, the Oscar winner and former head cheerleader was considered fashionable enough to land a modeling contract and win several beauty contests before landmark director Spike Lee gave her a breakout role in his 1991 film, Jungle Fever. Despite a few career missteps (ahem, Catwoman), the X-Men actress has remained a mega-star since 2001's award-winning drama Monster's Ball.
20 The Rock
The career of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has undergone numerous makeovers over the years, as he transitioned from pro wrestler to full-time actor. But the most drastic change came before he became a household name and revolutionized the single eyebrow raise.
Though professional wrestling runs in the family, (his father, maternal grandparents, and several cousins and uncles entered the ring) Johnson initially had designs on a gig with the NFL. He had a full scholarship to the University of Miami plating defensive tackle, until an injury tied him to the bench.
Without the distraction of football, Johnson buckled down and completed his studies, earning a degree in criminology and physiology in 1995. Before he lost the baby fat, the Rock was cooking a tasty '90s look with gold chains, a high-top hairdo, tucked-in turtleneck, and a fanny pack.
19 Sarah Jessica Parker
As the fourth of 8 children in a family from Nelsonville, OH, Sarah Jessica Parker grew up in what she calls "relative poverty." As a young girl, she began performing around the local community to help earn money for her family. but it wasn't until the Parkers moved to Cincinnati that Sarah's career began in earnest.
Parker took singing, dancing, and acting classes and was cast in stage shows like The Innocents, The Sound of Music, and Annie. She still rocked the '80s poodle hair when she landed her first film role as Rusty 1984's Footloose. It's hard to spot the fashion-obsessed Carrie Bradshaw in her early work. The Sex and the City star wouldn't go A-list till she bought a some mousse and ditched the Cosby sweaters.
18 Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie was always exceedingly gorgeous but in her youth, she was more Glamour Shots than Vanity Fair. At 15, Jolie got the ball rolling with a Harry Langdon photo shoot. The photographer claims not to have known her true age until much later.
Despite her striking beauty, her fellow students at Beverly Hills High School teased her for being too skinny (a strange taunt for a Hollywood high school) and for sporting functional aids like glasses and braces. Jolie also had trouble getting modeling work because of her height, and - again quite puzzlingly - her low weight.
During the Langdon photoshoot, the future Oscar winner was a high school dropout. A year later, she ditched her live-in boyfriend, and used her father's connections to kick-start her career.
17 Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman's look has continued to evolve, even after she became a household name, but the Academy Award winner never went back to the Frieda-from-Peanuts look she rocked in the early stages of her career.
When the Australian actress landed her breakthrough role in the 1989 thriller, Dead Calm, her naturally red hair was a gorgeous nest of fiery curls, which complimented her sun-kissed freckles. But when Hollywood took notice, she immediately ditched the ginger and softened her kinky tresses. By the time she starred in 1991's Billy Bathgate, she was covering up her freckles on a regular basis. The film led to a string of hits and propelled the Moulin Rouge! actress to super stardom, which she maintains today.
16 Amber Rose
Model Amber Rose is famous for her severe platinum cue ball 'do. But before she got tatted up and took the clippers and peroxide to her head, the woman who once dated Kanye looked very different.
In 2015, the "Fame" singer posted a throwback photo on her Instagram that suggests she was once quite the MySpace cutie. Rose captioned the photo "Young Ambs" with no further comment about her flower belt, crop top, or graduated bob.
Wiz Khalifa's ex was 19 when she first cut her hair, though she reports having contemplated the move for quite some time. By the time Rose appeared in the Ludacris and Chris Brown video for "What Them Girls Like", she was already nailing her signature look. When she first took to the streets with her new 'do, she says she was "causing car accidents… It was that ill."
15 Charlize Theron
Charlize Theron was born with it. Long before she kicked off her acting career, people wanted to take pictures of the South African beauty. One such photographer was Phillip Wong, who in 1994 took a series of headshots of the 18-year-old future Oscar-winner. At the time, she rocked long dark roots, and experimented with full eyebrows and a drawn-on mole, a la Cindy Crawford.
A talent manager named John Crosby soon discovered the Atomic Blonde star. Though the camera has always loved her, Theron hated modeling because it "wasn't artistically satisfying…I like to say what's on my mind. And in that business, you stand there while they put what they want on you, like it or not." She left modeling to pursue an acting career so she could let her voice be heard and became the fierce Hollywood star we know today.
14 Katy Perry
The mermaid-haired "I Kissed A Girl" singer hasn't always donned lash extensions and bespoke dairy-dispensing bras. When Katy Perry first moved to L.A. to pursue a singing career at age 17, the "Firework" performer struggled to get discovered as she shopped her songs around under her real name: Katy Hudson.
The subject of the 2012 documentary Part of Me, Perry once sported a bleach-blonde razor bob. Perry's fashion choices more closely recalled Ross Dress For Less than the designer Halloween costumes that would eventually make up her wardrobe repertoire. Her only recognizable feature on the cover of her eponymous 2001 debut album is her big green doe eyes.
Back then, she was indistinguishable from the next singer/songwriter at open mic night. It took a full overhaul to turn her into the international pop sensation we know today.
13 Gwen Stefani
When she pouted her way through the 1995 video for No Doubt's first hit "Just a Girl", Gwen Stefani inspired a million girls to buy ab rollers and red lipstick. But before she brought bindis and hair clips to the shelves of Hot Topic, the platinum blonde singer was just a brunette from Anaheim, CA. Stefani began bleaching her hair shortly after graduating from Loara High School (class of 1987), where she was on the swim team.
When she joined her brother Eric's band, she cultivated the look that would make her a style icon, including the patriotic halter tracksuit, spiral bangs, and eyebrows tweezed to oblivion. Though her wardrobe has continued to evolve through the decades, Stefani has remained remarkably diligent about keeping her hair blonde, with nary a trace of her dark roots.
12 Bruce Willis
Die Hard star Bruce Willis wasn't always a gruff chrome dome. For one hot minute at the start of his career, he had almost a full head of hair and the confident smirk to match, but even then, his dark wavy locks were on their way out the door.
Willis' career took flight when he played detective David Addison on the 1980s TV hit Moonlighting. It wasn't long before he cemented himself as an action star with 1988's Die Hard. The Pulp Fiction actor eventually embraced the bald and we can all agree it works for him. The dashing star has somehow he managed to rock every stage of baldness, including the pronounced follicular peninsula he sported in the first Die Hard film.
11 Bruno Mars
Peter Gene Hernandez was a style icon long before he was a household name. Given the nickname of Bruno as a baby, the Honolulu native must have won the title of Best Dressed in his Roosevelt High School yearbook with this epic 12th grade portrait. When it wasn't picture day, he donned the island uniform of printed button-down shirts and shell necklaces.
After high school, Mars adopted his stage name and struggled in L.A. as a cover singer before trying his hand at songwriting. During this time, he started wearing colorful blazers and tamed his gravity-defying locks with stylish hats. Though he sold his compositions to record labels for their existing stars, it was awhile before someone decided to let this cutie in a Fedora perform his own work.
10 Lady Gaga
Having learned the piano by age 4, Stefani Germanotta was always destined for greatness. But when she was on the verge of stardom, she was just a cute brunette from Yonkers who wore cotton and poly blends, rather than meat and bubbles.
When 19-year-old Germanotta waitressed in a West Village bar, she worked with an aspiring photographer named Malgorzata Saniewska and agreed to model for the 24-year-old up-and-coming Polish artist. The above left image is one of several that capture the future superstar as she was in the summer of 2005, poised to become Lady Gaga.
Saniewska recalls Gaga as, "the nicest girl ever… She gave me a CD of her first single, and I listened to it and I was really impressed." They took the photos at Germanotta's parents' home on New York's Upper East Side.
9 Amy Winehouse
Before she revolutionized the beehive and cat-eye liner, Amy Winehouse was just an apple-cheeked aspiring jazz singer from north London. She was already rocking her Madonna lip stud when she brought her smoky contralto register to the local clubs.
With black eyeliner peeking out from the sides of her eyes, you can see but a glimpse of the retro fashion that would later emerge. Those clean arms are just begging for ink and her long hair screams to be teased up to the heavens. The "Rehab" singer would later exchange that pink doily sweater tee for fitted tanks, short-shorts, and ballet flats.
A stylist called Naomi Parry helped Winehouse cultivate and maintain her eventual signature look. Though she left us at the tender age of 27, her style and immense talent made an indelible mark on the music world.
8 Snoop Dogg
Once upon a time, rapper, producer, and personality Snoop Dogg was just Calvin Broadus, a skinny teenager from Long Beach, CA. Actress Cameron Diaz, who went to Long Beach Polytechnic High School with Broadus, claims that though he sported a clean cut image, he was also selling "white girl weed" to her and her friends. His parents gave him the nickname Snoopy, which he later embellished for his stage moniker. But that wasn't all he changed.
By the time Dr. Dre discovered the "What's My Name" rapper in 1992, Snoop had grown his short-cropped hair into long braids and sported facial scruff. It's amazing how much simple alterations can change a person's whole look. Would Dre's album, The Chronic, been as much of a breakthrough if it featured the guy in the suit?
7 Howard Stern
The quintessential image of shock radio DJ Howard Stern is that of long curly locks, Himmler sunglasses, and a dirty smirk. But when he first started out, Stern was blowing out his curls and rocking a lip caterpillar. The above left photo was taken during the Private Parts actor's senior year at Boston University, where he earned a degree in Communications and worked at the campus radio station WTBU.
Stern was already causing controversy right out of the gate with his weekly comedy show, The King Schmaltz Bagel Hour. It was promptly cancelled after airing a racially charged sketch called "Godzilla Goes to Harlem". The award-winning host of the self-titled syndicated radio show decided to grow out his hair and bought flashier clothes that better suited his outrageous personality.
6 Marilyn Manson
Born Brian Warner, controversial metal frontman and fashion pioneer Marilyn Manson had a difficult time in adolescence. Kids at his Ohio Christian school picked on him daily. To make matters worse, he was forced to adhere to a strict dress code, that didn't allow him to experiment with makeup and clothes until after high school, when he moved with his family to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. There, he studied journalism and theater at a local community college.
Warner became interested in the music business after taking a job as an entertainment journalist for a local magazine, giving him the opportunity to network with famous musicians, including Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails, and inspiring him to form his own band called Marilyn Manson and the Spooky Kids. It was then that he created the creepy character that would bring him fame and fortune.
5 Madonna
Detroit native Madonna Ciccone always knew she wanted to be famous, but when photographer Michael McDonnell shot the future mega-star in 1979, she had designs on a career as a dancer. It wasn't until people started complimenting her singing voice that she contemplated switching gears.
Madonna was always gorgeous, but if she were going to make it as a pop star, she had to come up with a look that stood out. Her simple brunette cut and black movement clothes weren't going to cut it. Enter the lace gloves, bodices, bangle bracelets, and sloppy-chic bleached hair. Madonna's new duds revolutionized the fashion industry and sold a lot of belts that said "Boy Toy."
The "Like A Prayer" singer has remained a style icon throughout her 30-year career, and has come a long way from her humble origins.
4 Russell Brand
Glam comedian Russell Brand good-naturedly shared his pre-fame look when he shared with twitter followers a peek at his second acting gig, as a one-off baddie on the long-running BBC crime drama, The Bill. The CSI of Britain, The Bill has been used by many young actors as a jumping off point early in their careers. But Brand's role, at the tender age of 18, was particularly notable because it immortalized his middle-parted floppy '90s hair and unlined eyes.
By the next time he appeared on television, in the 2002 mini series, White Teeth, Brand's rock n' roll transformation was well under way. He had grown his hair out and introduced the trademark teased black tresses by the time America took notice of him as the cocky rocker Aldous Snow in Forgetting Sarah Marshall.
3 Pamela Anderson
Baywatch beauty Pamela Anderson was once a wide-eyed 14-year-old with a brunette flip from the microscopic Canadian fishing town of Ladysmith. She tragically suffered a tremendous amount of abuse from men in her life throughout childhood. But when she turned 18, she broke free, went blonde, moved to Vancouver, and never looked back.
The model and actress later got breast implants and sculpted eyebrows to round out the bombshell look that would land her the 1989 cover of Playboy Magazine and turn her into an international superstar. Throughout her acting career, she continued to appear in Playboy. She was on the cover a total of 14 times, including February 2016, which was to be their final issue featuring naked women. The animal activist was 48-years-old at the time. Anderson clearly found a style that worked for her and stuck with it.
2 Kylie Jenner
Kylie Jenner was only 10 years old when the world met her and her family on the E! reality series, Keeping Up With The Kardashians. It stands to reason that her appearance would change as she grew up before our eyes. But the public didn't start talking about the youngest Kardashian sibling until after she began to cosmetically alter her appearance.
In 2012, at the age of 15, Kylie began popping up on magazine covers, including Seventeen and Teen Vogue. By the time she appeared on a 2015 Cosmopolitan cover, the lips were in full effect. Being under age for much of her transformation, Kylie repeatedly denied the use of medical enhancements, including collagen lip injections. But fans weren't buying her explanations of "contouring" and natural development. She later admitted to the use of fillers.
1 Grace Jones
Despite appearances, international legend Grace Jones did not fall from the sky. The singer/actress originally hails from Syracuse, NY by way of Jamaica. At 17, Jones attempted to break into the NYC modeling scene, but she became frustrated with creative limitations they placed on her.
She dropped out of college and moved to Paris, where she cultivated an exotic appearance and caught the attention of industry heavies like Yves Saint Laurent and Helmut Newton. Best known in North America for her tough girl roles in the films Conan the Destroyer and A View to a Kill as well as her 1980s dance records "Warm Leatherette", "Nightclubbing", and "Slave to the Rhythm", Jones owes much of her success to her striking appearance, particularly her severe makeup and signature crew cut.
Did we forget any stars who looked way different before becoming famous? Let us know in the comments!