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Could a government shutdown actually be good for Washington? Patrick Chovanec, chief strategist at Silvercrest Asset Management and former communications aide for the House GOP during the last government shutdown, joins MoneyBeat. Photo: Getty Images.
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Sir, to the effect that men of letters paid no heed to lucky or unlucky days,
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while the sacrificial oblations were being prepared in the Hu Lu temple,
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text: Go Deep With ASP.NET AJAX 3. May 2007 Morten Microsoft AJAX, Mix (1) The best session I attended at the Mix was probably Jeff Prosise and Matt Gibbs' session Go Deep With ASP.NET AJAX which was really well-prepared and had a lot of good pointers on what to be aware of when using Microsoft AJAX. It's a must-see if you are using Microsoft AJAX. Link to session


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The role of ICT in driving increased greenhouse gas emissions has been well documented. However a new report produced under the auspices of the United Nations' International Telecommunication Union argues that the ICT sector needs to prepare to adapt to climate change in order to preserve vital communications infrastructure from both the short- and long-term impacts of global warming.
"ICT sector responses to climate change involve actions aimed at mitigating its effects... monitoring climatic trends... and adapting to its impacts (e.g. by helping to reduce the vulnerability of various sectors, strengthening networking, decision making and resource access for adaptation)," states the ITU report, Resilient pathways: The adaptation of the ICT sector to climate change.
However, the report adds that "much less is known" about "adaptive strategies that the ICT sector itself could adopt to better prepare for, respond and adjust to more frequent and intense climatic impacts".
Speed of innovation, smaller infrastructure than sectors such as energy and logistics, and "reliance on a combined network instead of individual structures" are all factors in favour of ICT when it comes to adapting to climate change.
However, the growth in frequency and impact of extreme weather-related events, such as heat waves, flooding, extreme winds and landslides, and a rise in sea level can still disrupt ICT services and degrade comms infrastructure, increasing operational costs and cutting revenue.
"The magnitude of climate change impacts, coupled with the increasing pervasiveness of the ICT sector in the global networked society and the growing reliance on its services, evidence the urgency of re-thinking and adjusting... to reduce the sector's vulnerability to climatic impacts, to improve its responses to short- and long-term effects, and to benefit from business opportunities that may arise with change," states the report.
ICT needs to adopt the "notion of resilience" and take a holistic sector-based approach. Backbone networks require redundancy and comms infrastructure should be decoupled from the electricity grid as much as possible. Backup power generators or solar-powered batteries should be deployed at mobile towers, the report argues.
Measures to increase the robustness of telco infrastructure can also include running cables underground wherever possible, or replacing some vulnerable sections of wired networks with low-powered wireless.
The telco sector needs to undergo a "comprehensive assessment" of its resilience to current conditions and predicted future climate conditions.
The ITU report advocates that new standards be developed for the ICT sector to promote increased resilience.
"Available evidence suggests that climate change will cause unavoidable impacts that will affect the ICT sector both directly and indirectly. Within this context, adaptive practices will increasingly become part of the 'new normal' for business operations around the world, including those of the ICT sector," the report concludes.


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Paros Tennis Open 2011
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- Published on Wednesday, 07 December 2011 15:15
Paros Tennis Club in cooperation with Paros Tennis Federation is announcing the Paros Tennis Open Tournament August 2011 which will take place in Agia Eirini Tennis Club from 8 until 14th of August.
Available Categories
Men's Single 14-34 , 35-49 , 50+
Women Single 14-34 , 35-49 , 50+
Men's Double
Women Double
Mixed Double
Entry Fee 35€ for participating in the first category and 20€ for every other
Winner will be elected through a 2 victorious sets match with tie break in every set. The organization has the right to change this if necessary.
Draw will take place at Paros Tennis Club on Saturday the 6th of August. The champions ceremony will take place on Sunday the 14th of August after all matches have finished and welcome party for all athletes and spectators will follow by
Tournament's Director : Ioakimidis Aris
Tournament's Supervisor : Theodosis Aris
Tournament's Doctor : Dimakis Nikolaos
For athletes of this tournament Paros Tennis Club is offering 10% Discount in booking their stay in one of the following Hotels. Discount can be taken after making the deposit of the entry fee. You can find the account by request either by phone either by email.
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Every athlete has the right to find the hotel by him/her self and it is NOT a prerequisite to book in one of the recommended Hotels. Due to the fact that Hotels are not keeping rooms for the tournament availability is not sure if you don't book early.


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OpportunitiesStudy Abroad
Students who are majoring in Spanish or French at Westminster College must complete 10 weeks of approved off-campus study. You can discover more about study abroad opportunites by contacting Dr. Jeff Bersett or by visitng the off-campus study program's website.
Departmental Scholarships
Each year the Modern Language department awards two scholarships to students who are studying language at Westminster College. The Ligo Scholarship is awarded annually to French majors who demonstrate excellence through their studies of French, while the Clemens Scholarship is awarded annually to students who excel in language study at Westminster.
Language in Motion
Language in Motion at Westminster offers advanced language students the opportunity to aid local school teachers and gain classroom experience while doing so. Advanced language students are able to create culture and language activities and present them in local schools. For more information, contact Milagros Swerdlow or visit the Language in Motion website.
Conversation Groups
Interested students are invited to attend either the Mesa Españ ola (Spanish Table) or the Table Française each week during the semester. These meetings provide students an opporunity to practice their langauge skills with other students and Modern Language faculty.
Honorary Societies
Sigma Delta Pi, the Spanish honorary society, is advised by Dr. Camila Bari de Lopez.
Pi Delta Phi, the French honorary society, is advised by Dr. Ann Murphy.
Jacob Erhardt International Film Series
The Jacob Erhardt International Film Series gives students the opportunity to watch foreign movies on campus. Several movies are shown each school year. English professor Dr. Deborah Mitchell coordinates the series.
Learning Center
The Learning Center offers tutoring and assistance for French and Spanish language courses. The Learning Center is located in Thompson Clark 211, but you can also contact them at ext. 6700.
Imagine yourself as an international events organizer, an international business person, a language and culture assistant, a teacher, or an international programs assistant.
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Arvest Bank and Shred-It will host a free Shred-A-Thon on Saturday, April 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Arvest Bank branch located at 2619 Hwy 62 in Mountain Home, Ark. Businesses and the general public are invited to bring any personal or confidential documents that need to be properly disposed of to help guard against identity theft. All documents will be shredded on-site so residents can be assured the documents have been destroyed.
Although shredding services are offered free of charge, participants are invited to make a monetary donation to the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas. Donations help provide food for the organization's backpack program, and to other organizations across North Central Arkansas that operate a backpack program in conjunction with the food bank. Backpack programs provide snacks for school children on weekends when they don't have access to school meal programs. In Baxter County alone, more than 600 children benefit from the backpack program. The Food Bank of North Central Arkansas serves tens of thousands of families across a nine county area.
"Food pantries face challenges to keep shelves stocked throughout the year, but certainly during the late spring and summer months when there is an increased demand for food," said Sally Gilbert, market president of Arvest Bank in Mountain Home. "Our annual Shred-A-Thon event provides the community with an opportunity to help local neighbors who are facing food insecurity; plus, we are trying to reduce the community's chances of being a victim of identity theft, while protecting the environment through paper recycling."
The 2017 Shred-a-thon resulted in 20,000 pounds of paper being shredded and cash donations that provided 11,420 meals through the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas. This is the 9th annual event. Since 2010, more than 63,000 pounds of paper have been shredded and recycled. In addition, more than $12,264 has been raised for the Mountain Home community.
The Shred-A-Thon is one of several projects Arvest Bank is holding to help reduce hunger in Baxter County as part of the bank's annual 1 Million Meals campaign. The two-month campaign encourages communities to contribute food or monetary donations at any Arvest Bank location across the four-state area the bank serves, through June 2.
One grassroots project exclusive to North Central Arkansas is Arvest's "Feed the Pack" Day that will be held on Friday, April 27 this year. During this one-day donation blitz, volunteers in Mountain Home, Gassville, Flippin and Yellville will collect monetary donations at the corner of Hwy. 62 and Cardinal Dr. in Mountain Home and outside of Harps in Mountain Home and Yellville, Walmart in Mountain Home and Flippin, Town and Country in Mountain Home and SunFest in Gassville, all in support of the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas.
"In 2017, we distributed 2.7 million pounds of food through the food bank alone," said Jeff Quick, president and CEO of the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas. "While that is a tremendous amount of food, the need is even greater and we're challenged to fulfill that need 12 months throughout the year. Food insecurity is a community issue that requires a community response."
Local radio station KTLO will broadcast live from the Shred-A-Thon from 10 a.m. to noon, with an opportunity for listeners to open the station's popular treasure chest.
There is a limit of five boxes per household for shredding.
Submitted questions will be answered by an Arvest banker and may appear on the Arvest Blog.
All Arvest banks are Equal Housing Lenders and Member FDIC.
Investment products and services are provided by Arvest Investments, Inc., doing business as Arvest Asset Management, member FINRA/SIPC, an SEC registered investment adviser and a subsidiary of Arvest Bank. Trust services are provided by Arvest Bank. Insurance products are made available through Arvest Insurance, Inc., which is registered as an insurance agency. Insurance products are marketed through Arvest Insurance, Inc., but are underwritten by insurance companies.
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Ideally located in Brisbane's financial district, with an inspiring riverside location, Riparian Plaza features a stunning fit-out with views to match - guaranteed to impress!
Designed by renowned architect Harry Seidler, this 53- storey multi award-winning building is Brisbane's most prestigious skyscraper. Awards include: Overall Winner of the Rider Levett Bucknall / Property Council of Australia Award (2008), Winner of the Property Council of Australia Award for Mixed Use Development (2008), and RAIA National Award for Commercial Architecture (2007).
This architectural landmark was completed in 2005, and was Brisbane's first mixed-use elite high-rise development - consisting of office space, retail, accommodation, apartments and car parking.
Standing at an impressive 250 meters, Riparian Plaza's diamond shape with both rounded corners and indented corners exude luxury; complimented by the polished granite that forms the tower's ground level.
The complex consists of 11 floors of car parking with 213 spaces accessible by an innovative double helix spiral ramp 10 metres above the mail lobby. There is also a magnificent 2 storey circular Plantroom structure.
The building's 45 degree orientation to the waterfront takes full advantage of views from all spaces, and offers unparalleled views of the Brisbane River with its iconic Story Bridge and city skyline.
It's also central to Brisbane's shopping, restaurants and cultural precincts and the finest waterside dining with award winning restaurants including Kingsley Steak, Madame Wu and Aria.
Building occupants include Clayton Utz, KPMG, along with many other impressive law firms and financial advisers.
A recreation space is on level 39 with spa, sauna, steam room, gym and BBQ area, complete with a second Plantroom above.
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Also just moments away are the City Botanical Gardens which is bordered by the Brisbane River, Parliament House and QUT's Garden Point campus. The location offers various multiple modes of public transport within close walking distance.


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Ron Sturgeon needed a new print or packaging design and created a contest on 99designs.
4 winners were selected from 77 designs submitted by 19 freelance designers.
Salon and Spa Galleria (we add a .com after it, in smaller letters)
Salon and Spa Galleria is a new concept, with 2 new locations in Fort Worth TX. We take an upscale retail property, convert it into smaller suites on the inside, and lease to operators in all types of spa and salon type services. What makes us especially different is that unlike most landlords, we offer lots of unique things for the tenants, to assure their maximum success, such as a free web site, help with marketing, and lots of other services that arent typically offered. These are part of our value proposition, and our unique selling proposition. FEEL FREE TO USE STOCK PHOTOS, DESIGN ELEMENTS OR GRAPHICS.
Our target audience is licensed operators that provide these services. Ages rank from 25-45. We need a postcard that is warm but enticing, with a call to action for them to either go to our web site http://www.salonandspagalleria.com for more information or to call to get more information. Most if not all the text is furnished for downloading, as well as the one picture we want to use. We have ranked the benefits of renting from us in the order of importance. We have identified the material to go on the front of the card and that to go on the rear. The web site is done in a blue, but feel free to choose other colors as you see fit. We need it to be classy, not too noisy, but loud enough to draw attention. YOU MUST DOWNLOAD THE FILES TO DO THIS PROJECT; THEY INCLUDE ALL THE TEXT AND PICTURE.
You can use the logo provided, or if you prefer to just use the name, that's ok also. The text is provided in "areas". Feel free to move around and use as you see fit for maximum effect, and unless otherwise noted they are not in any order) FEEL FREE TO USE STOCK PHOTOS, DESIGN ELEMENTS OR GRAPHICS.
We need a postcard; it trims to 6" x 11". Prints both sides in color. Important: it's a postcard; so on the back, there needs to be regulation space for address info and permit/postage. If it bleeds, we will need 1/8th bleeds.
Final design should be provided in Adobe Illustrator (.ai) format. We will also need a pdf.
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'Casablanca' 70th anniversary: Time to renew vows
"Casablanca" is not my favorite movie, but along with "The Godfather," it's the one I can most easily be talked into watching again - and again. The latest welcome excuse is the 70th anniversary rerelease of the film in a deluxe three-disc set, consisting of a Blu-ray copy, a DVD copy and a disc of special features. It also comes with a poster and a hardcover booklet filled with stills and memos made during the production.
But really this set is all about the packaging, about providing an opportunity for "Casablanca" lovers to express their love through buying the picture all over again. It's like renewing vows. If you know you're going to keep on doing something - in this case, watching "Casablanca" - any ritual that makes it feel more new and less familiar can't be all bad.
So I watched it again. And you know how it is: The movies don't change, but we do, so if you wait a few years between screenings, you notice different things, or at least your perspective shifts. Here are some of the things I noticed on my most recent viewing of "Casablanca," things you might want to look for the next time you watch it:
Rick's devastation: His emotions are not really like those of a man in his 40s, which is what Humphrey Bogart was, or like that of a 37-year-old man, which is what Rick is supposed to be. Rather, he is as ruined as a teenager after his first breakup - and he's that way a year and a half later. This might explain this movie's rediscovery by college students in the '60s and '70s. Rick acts like one of them.
Renault would have sex with anybody: Renault (Claude Rains) takes advantage of every woman who needs an exit visa. Yet when he playfully says, at one point, that Ilsa's questions about Rick have made him jealous, it doesn't sound as if he's jealous because he is attracted to Ilsa but rather because he is attracted to Rick. With the possible exception of Carl (Cuddles Sakall), I don't think there is anyone in this film Renault would not have sex with.
Look at Ingrid Bergman in the last Paris scene: As a young fellow, I so identified with Bogart's emotional through line that I didn't pay proper attention to Bergman in the last Paris sequence - the scene in which she knows she is going to leave Rick, but he doesn't know it. As always when Bogart has to play happiness, he smiles so much that he looks almost crazy, but Bergman is wonderful. She looks as if she is in absolute torment. Watch her.
A great small role: Most tiny roles don't amount to a hill of beans, but the character of Yvonne, played by Madeleine Lebeau (the only surviving cast member), is an exception. She has a real journey and is one of the important emotional focuses of the "Marseillaise" sequence.
The "Marseillaise" sequence: Good writing and great direction. The Germans sing "Deutschland über alles" and are drowned out when Victor Laszlo instructs the band to play "The Marseillaise," Rick nods his approval, and everyone in the place sings along. It's a great idea for a scene (it was in the original play), but what makes it so effective is Michael Curtiz's care in making sure every actor knows what he or she is playing. Bogart looks at these Nazis singing as though thinking, "I've been dealing with clowns like this all my life." Ilsa looks miserable with dread that the Germans will exact revenge on Victor for this public act of defiance - and yet at the same time she's proud of him. And Yvonne remembers that she's French, and that these Nazis are bums. It's a dynamic scene because so much is going on both externally and internally - and all of it is conveyed with utter clarity.
Rick's resume: Curiously, the screenplay sees fit to recite Rick's resume - that he ran guns to Ethiopia and fought with the Spanish loyalists - not once or twice but three times. But still, he's no Victor Laszlo. He's also a drunk, and quite an unattractive one in the famous "gin joints" scene.
Victor is a great guy: Not only is he a hero with enormous physical courage, but notice how tender and patient he is with Ilsa.
Rick becomes a great guy: In the end, Rick starts becoming a great man when he agrees to Ilsa's request to think for all of them. ("All right, I will.") And he arrives at his elevated stature by letting Ilsa go.
The famous lines: There are recognizable lines all over the film, but what's curious is the way different periods gravitate to different lines. "Play it (again), Sam" was a favorite in the '60s and '70s. In the '80s, you'd often hear "I came to Casablanca for the waters." In recent years, Renault's "I'm shocked - shocked!" has gained currency as an emblem of public hypocrisy.
The airport climax: One of the great final scenes in all of film, it has suspense, tension, love, danger, violence, humor, even friendship, and it enunciates an entire era's values. It's such an expression of decency and humanity that returning to it is like returning to church or something. It's about as close as movies come to a religious experience. {sbox}
Casablanca: 70th anniversary limited collector's edition DVD/Blu-ray set is in release. $64.99.
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So what happened to SoftSerial?...listed in the libraries...figure this out?...a bug
IDE won't open the .cpp file.
NewSoftSerial is listed on the libraries but not as a replacement, just an improvement.How are folks supposed to figure this out?
The prefix 'new' should provide a clue.
I don't see why the SoftwareSerial library example referenced on that library page is not included in the Arduino IDE download, on the Examples menu. It looks like an error to miss it.
The library IS included in the Arduino 0022 download for windows.
The fact that examples are not should be a clue for you to stop using it.
Forum to discuss about the official release of Arduino's conglomerate. This is both for hardware, software, examples, and documentation. If it is needed we will expand this forum board into a category by itself
But, but, but the Uno Punto Zero project is going to fix all that. :-)
I don't feel pre-pending 'New' to a name is good.
I don't think failing to include library example code, which clearly exist, in the download is a good approach to clearly announcing that a library is deprecated. That feels wrong.
The Arduino team didn't do that. A member of the forum saw a need for a better software serial class, and developed a new one. What to call it? Well, SoftwareSerial2 seems kind of clunky.The library was posted on the forum and playground, got good reviews, and was acknowledged to be better than SoftwareSerial. So, support for SoftwareSerial was dropped. It has not been the preferred software serial class for many versions of the IDE.
How would you do it?
I've been a developer for 30+ years
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Single minded.
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@23 Skidoo, yeah and people love to say that same-sex marriage will ruin that sanctity. Riiiight.
My ex had 8 execs. (What was I thinking?)
Mrs (how can that be?) Taylor must be aiming for a Guinness Record?
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Delicately bitter, dressed-for-dinner Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Red Onion and Pecorino surprises with the ease of its preparation as much as its beautifully balanced flavors. Poached eggs luxuriate in a heady spice lagoon of Moroccan Merguez Ragout. Hearty but not heavy, it subtly intoxicates.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – UMBC sophomores Catherine Frediani (Ellicott City, Md./Howard) and Corinna Darelius (Rye, N.Y./Rye) have swept the America East Swimming and Diving weekly awards, the conference office announced on Tuesday morning. Frediani was named the Swimmer of the Week after her two wins against Howard while Darelius claims the diving award following a sweep of the diving events last Saturday.
Frediani earns her first career America East weekly honor after collecting her first two individual dual meet event victories over the weekend as UMBC defeated Howard. After helping the 200 medley relay claim victory in the first event of the day, the sophomore opened her account with a win in the 200 free with a season-best time of 1:55.74. She then doubled her winnings by taking the 100 free race, touching in at 54.05. Frediani capped her day by swimming the second leg for the victorious 200 free relay.
Darelius nabs her second weekly accolade of the season and fourth of her career following a sweep of the one-meter and three-meter diving competitions this past weekend. In addition, she qualified for the NCAA Zones meet by scoring a career-high 271.95 back on Jan. 4 in a competition with George Mason, Penn State, and West Virginia in Coral Springs, Fla. This past weekend during the Retrievers' victory over Howard, the sophomore scored a career-best 272.47 in the three-meter event and won the one-meter event with a score of 237.67.
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Hi everybody, hope you had a nice weekend!
Ben and I laid low key the last couple of days, spending it just the two of us. Saturday we hit up the mall, Whole Foods (Ben's first time – squee!) and a local watering hole to watch the UNI (my alma mater) vs Iowa (my team) football game. I tried to cheer for both of 'em at first, but gave up 5 minutes in. It was just too hard! First of all I felt ridiculous, second of all, although my heart belongs to UNI as a school, my loyalty as a college football fan, even when the two teams are pitted against one another, lies with the Hawkeyes.
What can I say? Love for school and athletics can be mutually exclusive, imo! :)
Anyways, the family all gathered this afternoon for a big, birthday celebration.
Finn, my sweet nephew, turned 3! :D
He dug and ripped his way through oodles of toys and, although the G.I. Joe dolls were a hit (way to go little bro,) the dinosaurs my parents got him were hands down his fave. RAAAAWR! ;)
Ugh, I cannot believe he is already THREE. On one hand he has the intelligence of a 10 year old, but on the other, I remember when he was just a teeny tiny baby. Time goes too fast. :(
Evie, my niece, continues to be beyond adorable as well.
She smiles and bats her eyelashes now, and I just want to squeeze her allthetime. (Please acknowledge her orange-painted toenails, btw. Always on top of the latest fashion trends!)
She's in her jumping phase now, so Ben and I played pass Evie when my arms got tired. Girlfriend is a tank!
Ahh, good to be back in those big, familiar arms. ;)
Tee hee!
After play time we had a nice BBQ lunch, starring Wallace Farms Brats with caramelized onions. Oh my, these brats were so good! Much lighter than pretty much every other brat I've had, and really fresh tasting too. I'll have to remember to order some next summer.
A Veggie Quinoa dish tossed with Italian dressing was light and flavorful,
while a mayo-free, egg-free Greek Potato Salad rounded out the meal. Finn can't have eggs or dairy so he was able to gobble up the delish dish with everyone else. Here's the recipe (sub the oregano and rosemary for 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning.)
Finn's birthday dessert was egg-free, dairy-free, gluten-free Chocolate Chip Cookies. Wait, don't be scared, these are AWESOME!
Perfect for Finn, who can't get enough of 'em…
And everyone else too. They taste like Cookie Dough Balls! I had about 100!
The recipe is on my sister-in-law's blog – My Wise Mom – and FYI, I've had some people email me before re: dealing with children's food allergies, and her blog is a great resource for egg/dairy/peanut-free recipes and ideas – that actually taste good! – so be sure to check it out.
Not to be out-done, my brother whipped up a homemade Blueberry Sauce – fresh blueberries, simmered with sugar, and water for 30-45 minutes until thick and syrupy, to drizzle over our dairy-free, 1 ingredient Banana Ice Cream on the side. We all licked our bowls clean!
Happy Birthday to our sweet Finnegan! :D
Ben and I headed to the gym right from the party – our first time back since last spring. We usually take the summer off to run/exercise outdoors, but the days are getting shorter and cooler, and it was about time to get the first visit over with!
We hopped on a couple of treadmills and while he did his thang, I did mine. A (much too tough) 30 Minute 3-2-1 – 1-2-3 Treadmill Routine:
I'm not sure why, but running faster and further on the trail is so much easier than running 3 miles on that blasted rotating belt! Huh?
Anyways, this routine was 3 minutes at 6.0, 2 minutes at 6.3, and 1 minute at 6.5, then 1 minute at 6.0, 2 minutes at 6.3, and 3 minutes at 6.5 – and repeat. Although it was much tougher than I expected, it went really fast. Treadmill routines with alternating speeds and inclines are where it's at. :)
We came home, showered up, and kept it really light for dinner – Luann's Kale Salad with Chicken.
Seriously love this good – nay GREAT – for you salad!
Antioxidant packed kale speckled with apples, dried cherries, and chopped peanuts (no red onions this time since I was splitting it with Ben) topped with an olive oil-brushed, garlic salt & pepper sprinkled sauteed chicken breast. Satisfying and feel good food, for sure. :)
Whelp, here's the the end of the weekend! Do you have a busy week ahead? Mine should actually be pretty manageable, which I'm really excited about. It's the little things. :)
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Skincare product review disclaimer: Skincare products will work differently for each individual since skin type/sensitivity will vary from person to person. The degree of efficacy & adverse reactions caused by one product can be very different from one individual to another. I post these reviews to share my personal experience in hopes it will provide more information for those trying to determine if the product is right/wrong for them before they spend money to purchase it for themselves.
My skin type: combination (oily T-zone) during the summer, and dry during the colder months. Sensitive skin prone to allergic reactions.
My skin type: combination (oily T-zone) during the summer, and dry during the colder months. Sensitive skin prone to allergic reactions.
Ah, this SK-II facial treatment essence is so expensive but I personally cannot live without it. I have been using this holy 'pitera' water for a year and a half (since October 2014) and it is the one skincare product that I truly cannot remove from my skincare routine.
I heard about the SK-II essence many years ago but talked myself out of purchasing for quite some time because of the high price tag. I ended up finally purchasing this during one of Sephora's 20% off sales and my only regret is that I didn't start incorporating this in my regimen earlier.
I was quite skeptical in the beginning as this stuff looks and feels just like regular water. I questioned why I was paying to apply this expensive water on my face; but lo and behold, I started to see skin improvements after 3 weeks of faithfully using this AM and PM. There have been multiple times where I have gone days without using the essence, but my skin becomes noticeably more sallow if I miss a day or two of use.
I shake out 4-5 drops into my palm and dip 3 fingers into the essence and gently pat it into my skin starting from my most problematic areas on my cheek, moving up to my under eye area, around toward my forehead/T-zone, down my nose, then finally use the remains around the perimeter of my face. The 2.5 ounce bottle lasts me a little over 4 months when used this way in the AM and PM every single day.
Below is my list of pros/cons of this pricey SK-II FTE.
- Keeps skin well balanced and prevents breakouts
- I used to have at least one pimple on my face at all times; it seemed like when one pimple cleared another would pop up on my face in a different spot. Ever since starting to use the SKII essence, I very rarely get a pimple or any breakouts.
- Improves skin texture
- Completely resolved dry, flaky patches I used to have on cheeks/around nose
- Skin appears more supple
- Unevenness improved
- Gives a more radiant complexion
- Reduces redness
- Brings out a natural "glow-from-within" radiance
- Reduces pore size
- Effectively reduces the pore size on my cheeks/forehead; I have larger pores on my nose which are only slightly smaller but still quite noticeable
- Absorbs quickly
- I put a few drops into the palm of my hand, dip 3 fingers into the essence and gently pat all over my face
- Gentle & well tolerated by my sensitive skin
- Does not burn or sting when applied
- I've had an allergic reaction to many skin care products. Thankfully, my skin has reacted very well to this essence
- Non-greasy & does not leave any residue
- Literally feels like splashing water on your face
- A little goes a long way
- Only 4-5 drops per use is sufficient for the entire face
- High price tag
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- Odd smell
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- Doesn't make a significant difference on existing wrinkle lines
- I haven't noticed much change in the slight wrinkle lines I have under/around my eyes
- Then again, this product has never made any claims about improving wrinkles
- Doesn't help much with the few deeper ice-pick acne scars
- My ice-pick scars have slightly improved and appear a bit less deep over time, but I'm not sure if I can attribute this to the use of the essence as it hasn't been a quick or significant improvement.
I purchased the Pitera Essence Set value set to try out the facial treatment essence.
The set sells for $99 ($130 value) which is the same price as the 2.5 oz bottle of the FTE alone.
front and back of the box the set came in
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(also came with the SK-II sheet mask which I have saved for future use)
(also came with the SK-II sheet mask which I have saved for future use)
Facial Treatment Essence comes in a frosted glass bottle
Yes, this stuff is extremely pricey but thankfully a little bit goes a long way. The significant benefit it provides for my skin justifies the high price tag and I personally feel the splurge is very worth it for me. There is no doubt this will continue to be a staple in my skincare regimen for years to come.
I would recommend this facial treatment essence to anyone who is looking to improve the texture and radiance of their skin. If you're looking for something to help with wrinkles and eliminating deeper acne scars, then you will need a separate product as the SKII essence doesn't do much for those skin problems.


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Edward Watson as Crown Prince Rudolf and Iohna Loots as Princess Stephanie in Mayerling © ROH / Bill Cooper 2009
Mayerling is a complex, forceful and uncompromising ballet. It deals with big themes of politics, privilege, infidelity, violence and insanity. It is a ballet that takes you to the edge of your seat and holds you there to feel the full agony and ecstasy that the young Crown Prince Rudolph must have felt during his short life. It is the gripping and decidedly adult story of the double suicide scandal that hit the Austro-Hungarian court over a hundred years ago.
Kenneth MacMillan's ballet was first performed in 1978 to audiences who immediately took to its dark and troubled themes. Despite early mutterings about the complexity of the plot, it is recognised and appreciated as a modern classic.
Although the underlying themes are strong and dark, the ballet is well rounded and enjoyable. Amongst the intensely emotional pas de deux and daring lifts between Prince Rudolph and Mary Vetsera, his 17-year-old lover, there is also pretty and athletic dancing. Rudolph's cab-driver Bratfisch was danced on Monday by Steven McRae, who provided some fluid and delightful moments. Mara Galeazzi as the young Baroness Mary Vetsera was point perfect and a tantalising mixture of youthful exuberance and sophisticated temptress.
Any account of Monday evening's performance, however, would be incomplete without acknowledging the formidable and accomplished performance of Edward Watson in the leading role of Prince Rudolph. By turns childish and unsure, then violent and cruel, now lustful and passionate he danced our hearts out by evoking sympathy and disgust in equal measure.
It is a tribute to MacMillan's story telling that both the depravity and difficulty of Rudolph's life are so graphically illustrated. It is a hugely demanding role but Watson seemed to become more sure footed, and his dancing more daring, as the evening wore on.
Once the tale had been told and the dreadful deeds digested, the audience needed a moment of quiet to take in all that had happened. As the final curtain fell there was silence before Watson stood alone to take his bows. The auditorium exploded with applause and appreciative whistles.
In the cold light of day it now seems almost impossible to find the right words to describe this stunning performance. But isn't that the whole point? Without a word, ballet shows us aspects of humanity that our chattering tongues never come close to finding. It's well worth seeing if you can make it before the 10November 2009.
Caroline Eveleigh, Getting into Excellent
Mayerling runs 28 April–13 May 2017.
Tickets are open to Friends on 7 December 2016. General tickets will be available on 24 January 2017.


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In 2007, Microsoft commissioned us to translate our extremely popular book OCaml for Scientists from the open source OCaml language to their .NET-based alternative F#, that was created partly due to the extensive success of OCaml within Microsoft.
The result, F# for Scientists, was published by John Wiley & Sons earlier this month and Microsoft are so impressed that they have already bought 570 copies for internal use and intend to buy hundreds more by the end of the year.
This indicates that F# for Scientists may even overtake OCaml for Scientists to become the world's most profitable book on functional programming.


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If you're heading for Galicia, we recommend you take part in the famous ritual of the queimada. The basic ingredient is the drink known in Spain as aguardiente (a type of colourless brandy), and this rite is guaranteed to keep witches and the spirits of the night at bay…
Many restaurants in Galicia offer the chance to take part in the ritual of making the queimada, as well as the chance to sample it once made. This is a genuine spectacle which involves various different steps. First the spirit is poured into an enamelled earthenware container, followed by sugar, orange and lemon rind and coffee or red wine (according to taste). Then, with great care, the liquid is set alight to make it burn, while it is stirred with a large spoon. Then comes the most important part: a spell is invoked as the flames climb higher. This is normally recited in the language of Galicia, and conjures up witches, demons, spirits, owls… Finally, once the flames have burnt themselves out, all that remains is to taste the brew. In some places, the whole process is also accompanied by the music of bagpipes, the typical instrument of Galicia. The special experience of taking part in this ritual is a sure-fire way to learn more about the essence of Galician traditions. In fact, the queimada represents all the civilisations that have passed through these lands in northern Spain. The poetic elements in the spell recall the Celts, the taste for flambéed drinks is reminiscent of the Roman and Germanic peoples, and the sugar and brandy hark back to the time of the Arabs. To experience this ritual even more intensely, you can also take in any of the Galician festivals which pay veritable homage to this ancient rite, such as the Festa da Queimada do Castro, in Sada (A Coruña) on the last weekend in August, or the Popular Queimada in Cervo (Lugo), on the Saturday following 16 August. For more information check the official tourism website for Galicia .
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Mayer, who split from Jennifer Aniston several months ago, flatly denied the rumor that he and the blonde bombshell were together. The 31-year-old singer took to his Twitter page to clarify the claim.
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Annual visit visually majestic, exquisitely visionary
|Auditorium Theatre and Blackwell Global Consulting present
|Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
|at Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress (map)
thru May 22 | tickets: $30-$87 | more info
Reviewed by Katy Walsh
This show is a celebration! Having first performed in Chicago in 1969, the Alvin Ailey dance company is commemorating its 140th performance on the Auditorium Theatre stage. In addition, the annual visit by the New York based troupe marks the final season of Artistic Director Judith Jamison's leadership. The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University and Blackwell Global Consulting present Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. The limited engagement will produce six Chicago premieres during the six performance and two student matinee run. Although each show will have a different program schedule, Revelations will be the consistent finale. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater uses a spectacular combination of elegant and primitive body movement to narrate vivid folk tales.
Anointed (2010, video), choreographed by Christopher L. Huggins, illustrates the leadership change at Alvin Ailey. It's a beautiful memoriam to founder Alvin Ailey, a stunning tribute to Judith Jamison and an exciting preface to Robert Battle. Set to music by Moby and Sean Clements, the dancing starts as an intimate coupling. Linda Celeste Sims and Jamar Roberts intertwine in fluid connectivity. Dressed in simplistic black, they are mesmerizing in a poetic union. Sims exits and Roberts has a masterful and athletic solo before his departure. It's an inspirational heartbreaker. Sims arrives back in fuchsia and the dance continues. The music shifts to salsa-funk and the ensemble showcases innovative feats of energetic expression. Roberts returns in white as divine intervention within the chorus. The piece powerfully ends with Sims and Roberts in a reconnecting duet. As the ensemble exits the stage, the last dancer turns around. He joins Sims and Roberts to make the ultimate trifecta. It's a poignant demonstration to the timeless vision. WOW!
After an intermission, The Evolution of a Secured Feminine (2007, video), choreographed by Camille A. Brown, features Rachael McLaren. The sassy McLaren exercises her inner masculine side. She confidently struts and gyrates in player style. It's an intriguing manly exhibition that is partially performed without any sound. The illusion is enhanced with a stylish peak-a-boo suit and fedora by costume designer Carolyn Meckha Cherry. Next, The Hunt (2001, video), choreographed by the Incoming Artistic Director Robert Battle, is male bonding to music. Six male dancers are clad in long skirts. Their exposed torsos are eye-gawking sculpted art. The number is tribal and primitive with pounding drums and ritualistic gestures. The primal movements generate definite heated sensuality. Ooh-la-la!
The finale is introduced with a short film. "Revelations at 50," produced and directed by Judy Kinberg, is a wonderful introspective of the Alvin Ailey's 50+ year history. The founder dances and speaks with passionate conviction. It's a perfect preface for the three phased finale: Revelations (1960, video) choreographed by Alvin Ailey. The sequence initiates with dancers dressed in natural tones for the Pilgrimage of Sorrow. The movement has an earthy groundedness that contrasts beautifully to the next section's fluid whimsy. Take Me to the Water uses white costumes and blue silks to emphasize the spiritual cleansing. The dancing becomes joyful and uninhibited. The concluding segment, Move, Members, Move, brings the company together for a sensational culmination. The visual is a majestic pageantry of African American history rooted in its own unique, community spirit. A timeless classic devised by the founder, Revelations is an Alvin Ailey force
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is always an annual riveting spectacle. This year's show feels particular momentous as the resigning Artistic Director Judith Jamison says farewell to Chicago. It's a goodbye party that shouldn't be missed.
|Rating: ★★★★
Alvin Ailey's Revelations continues through May 22nd, with performances May 19-20 at 7:30pm, May 21st at 2pm and 8pm, and May 22nd at 3pm. Running times vary – see below the fold for exact timeframes. Tickets are $30-$87, and can be purchased by phone (800-982-2787) or online here. For more information, go to the Alvin Ailey tour webpage. Complete repertoires for each performance are also listed below the fold and on Alvin Ailey website. See all Alvin Ailey dance videos here.
Filed under: 2011 Reviews, Alvin Ailey Dancers, Auditorium Theatre, Dance, Katy Walsh, National Tours | Tagged: Alvin Ailey, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Alvin Ailey Dance Company, Anointed, Auditorium Theatre, Camille A. Brown, Carolyn Meckha Cherry, Christopher L. Huggins, Evolution of a Secured Feminine, Jamar Roberts, Judith Jamison, Judy Kinberg, Katy Walsh, Linda Celeste Sims, Move Members Move, Pilgrimage of Sorrow, Rachel McLaren, Revelations, Revelations at 50, Robert Battle, Take Me to the Water, The Hunt | 1 Comment »