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Welcome to Friday Night Flix, where there's never a need to leave the couch or put on pants. Each week I'll recommend an under-the-radar movie currently available on one or more of the major streaming platforms. They won't all be classics, but every selection is guaranteed to be 100% watchable or your money back.
Serious question: would life be worth living without the horror comedy? If we didn't have a genre of entertainment that joyfully juxtaposes the horrible and the humorous, would humanity go on? I submit it would not. Or it would, and it would suck.
I've been trying to catch Grabbers (Netflix, $3.99 Amazon) since it made the festival rounds last year. I was all set to see it at a weird little film festival at the Friars' Club this past spring but it was pulled at the last minute. Grabbed, you might say. The general idea is this: Tremors, with aliens, in Ireland. That's it. The only difference is instead of staying quiet the characters have to stay drunk to keep the monsters at bay. Sounds like a winner, right? Well it is, but I want to be clear: Grabbers is nowhere near as funny, rational (relatively speaking), or thrilling as Tremors, which also had the benefit of being more or less original. The Irish denizens of Grabbers are all likable and diverse but they're no Val and Earl. Though, perhaps unintentionally, they do provide something of an analog to Reba McEntire's Tremors character: the innkeeper's wife is played by singer Bronagh Gallagher, who was one of the backup singers in The Commitments. Unfortunately, I don't think she performs any anything like this over the credits:
The whole stay drunk thing is the movie's main selling point (see above), but it's something that isn't discovered by the characters until well into the second act. While they stumble around in ignorance trying to figure out why one person gets torn apart and another does not, we have the information they lack. There's nothing wrong with that if done consciously, but here it's apparent that giving away the twist in the advertising was a marketing decision, probably one the director was furious about. It deflates the excitement of discovery when the townsfolk finally figure it out. It also ruins some the humor because you've spent the last 40 minutes knowing what to look for as the movie lays the groundwork for all the jokes to come. Oh, the constable is a drunk, is he? I wonder if that'll play in later. And his new (and lovely) teetotaling partner, I wonder if she'll let her hair down at some point. I get that a modest foreign horror movie has to oversell itself to the point of giving away some of the best stuff for free. It's a shame though. That little bit of surprise might be the missing ingredient that would have made Grabbers a classic instead of a charming but forgettable diversion.
Added Bonus: You like the movie Aliens, right? Of course you do. What's the single most famous and most commonly appropriated line from the entire movie? (No, not "Game over, man." The other one.) Grabbers cribs that line with a hilarious – and graphic – change in verbiage.
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- FeatureNew versions of VMware and Hyper-V add storage features
- FeatureSix things that can wreck storage system performance
- FeatureHow big data and Hadoop will change storage management
- FeatureUsers bullish on virtualizing storage and software-defined storage
- ColumnData deluge could translate into an endless quest for capacity
- ColumnSDDC means agile, not bulletproof
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Internet of Things data will boost storage
IT departments can benefit from its storage vendors eavesdropping on their arrays.
- Mike Matchett, Small World Big Data
IT departments can benefit from storage vendors eavesdropping on their arrays to help them curb the amount of Internet of Things data inundating their storage shops.
Tired of big data stories? Unfortunately, they're not likely to stop anytime soon, especially from vendors hoping to re-ignite your Capex spending. But there is some great truth to the growing data explosion, and it pays to consider how that will likely cause incredible changes to our nice, safe, well-understood current storage offerings. For some it might feel like watching a train wreck unfolding in slow motion, but for others it just might be an exciting big wave to surf on. Either way, one of the biggest contributions to data growth will come from the so-called Internet of Things.
Basically, the Internet of Things just means that clever new data sensors (and, in many cases, remote controls) will be added to more and more devices that we interact with every day, turning almost everything we touch into data sources. The prime example is probably your smartphone, which is capable of reporting your location, orientation, usage, movement, and even social and behavioral patterns. If you're engineering-minded, you can order a cheap Raspberry Pi computer and instrument any given object in your house today, from metering active energy devices to tracking passive items for security to monitoring environmental conditions. You can capture your goldfish's swimming activity or count how many times someone opened the refrigerator door before dinner.
One challenge is that this highly measured world will create data at an astonishing rate, even if not all the data is or ever will be interesting or valuable. We might resist this in our own homes, but the Internet of Things trend breached the data center walls long ago. Most active IT components and devices have some built-in instrumentation and logging already, and we'll see additional sensors added to the rest of our gear. Naturally, if there are instrumented IT components and devices, someone (probably us) will want to collect and keep the data around for eventual analysis, just in case.
Adding to the potential data overload, there's an emerging big data science principle that says the more data history one has the better. Since we don't necessarily know today all the questions we might want to ask of our data in the future, it's best to retain all the detailed history perpetually. That way we always have the flexibility to answer any new questions we might ever think of, and as a bonus gain visibility over an ever-larger data set as time goes by.
IT-IoT's delight
The good news is that there are already some solutions within IT that can tame the Internet of Things. Tools such as Splunk and VMware vCenter Log Insight are great for aggregating log and event data for useful analysis. Splunk has even proven valuable beyond IT when business relevant "crossover" data sources such as Web user logs are folded into the mix (e.g., marketing might like to know about user behavior on those Web servers).
But it's still not clear how an IT organization can make sense of a flood of disparate data from custom sensors, logs and metering sourced across all of its heterogeneous vendor devices. There aren't any notable industry standards yet, and we don't believe there will be given that every stab at creating monitoring standards in the past has essentially failed to enable a consistent interpretation of even the most basic metric like CPU utilization. The truth is that deep, vendor-specific knowledge is required to interpret data sourced from each vendor's devices.
Storage vendors, call home
So what are our storage vendors up to? The most evolved are offering call home support based on analyzing a stream of data generated by your on-site implementation of their storage. Industrial Internet of Things data is sometimes collected directly through wireless or live Internet connectivity, but for IT storage arrays it's often sent as an automated periodic upload of various log, status, configuration and usage reports. By sharing this data, both the vendor and client provide each other with extra value, leading to a more intimate, trusted and valuable relationship.
There are two things a vendor does with call home data. The first is to provide much more effective and even proactive support because they can see directly what's happening on the storage platform, which features are being used, and the exact components that are installed and configured; but the vendor can also compare each customer's situation with the entire pool of other customers with similar implementations. In many call home schemes, the customer can also get their own processed views back to gain insights from the pooled knowledge and vendor analysis.
A vendor can also do a better job at, well, everything. Product management can better prioritize features, support can spot and address trending errors, account teams can ensure the customer is getting the most value out of what they bought, and marketing can plan more effective promotions. And yes, sales folks can make a well-timed sales call when usage is just about to max out the current license. There are non-client focused benefits too. For example, a storage vendor could track how OEM components such as flash cards or disk drives are performing in the field to help negotiate new supplier contracts.
Most vendors have thought about implementing a more rigorous call home program, but many have discovered that building a big data Internet of Things analytical platform at scale just isn't a core competency. Which is when we'd suggest bringing in a call home solution provider like Glassbeam (which counts several well-known storage vendors and a set of broader industrial/medical Internet of Things device makers among its clients) that can help set up a given product line for fully featured call home services in weeks, instead of the months or years it might take to build something internally.
A big brother can be a good thing
As a storage customer, does the thought of having your arrays metered and tattling back to the vendor seem more like a 1984 Big Brother intrusion than a valuable service? While the data "sent home" could be competitively interesting since it concerns your IT architecture and usage, it's not your actual business data and you'd probably have no problem sending it file by file when working through a specific support issue.
At Taneja Group, we recommend IT storage buyers look specifically for vendors that have intelligently instrumented their solutions so that they can offer proactive call home support and provide holistic "views" back into their own site. Fundamentally, we think your IT vendors ought to be trusted advisors. If you can't trust the vendors you have, you should look for ones that you can trust.
About the author:
Mike Matchett is a senior analyst and consultant at Taneja Group.

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Navutu Stars Resort has hosted some incredibly special and unique wedding ceremonies this year, and just last month celebrated another first. Two couples and best friends from Slovakia – Juraj and Martina, and Barbora and Marek – celebrated a pair of easy, breezy sunset ceremonies on Yaqeta Island.
Double Trouble or Double the Fun?
You would think it might be daunting to have to arrange and host a double wedding, but Colleen, Navutu Stars' manager said these four friends were "probably the most laid back people in an 'about-to-get-married situation!" They didn't want any fuss, just the opportunity to make a commitment to their respective partners.
How Did These Two Couples Choose A Double Wedding?
"First we invited our friends of many years, Marek and Barbora to join us and be our witnesses. But as we planned our wedding and holiday, the four of us saw more and more amazing photos of Fiji, and Marek and Barbora decided that it would be the perfect location for them to get married too!"
Simply Sunset & Shades of Pink
When asked what details they wanted, they answered with, "a sunset wedding!" And what about the flowers? Martina wanted something pink, and Barbora wanted something in apricot color.
Why Fiji, & Why Navutu Stars?
"We decided to have our wedding in Fiji because we wanted a relaxed, stress-free wedding, and the beauty of Fiji is simply breathtaking, so the decision was quite easy! Navutu met all our expectations. The whole wedding was great and relaxing, exactly as we imagined it would be!
The best part was, we went snorkeling and kayaking a couple of hours before we got married! Where else can one do that?"
So on October 15th at 16:00 Martina & Juraj said their "I do's" with Barbora and Marek as their witnesses. They went to their Bures, changed outfits, and at 16:30, roles reversed and it was Barbora and Marek's turn to say, "I do."


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The Lakers: Is It Time To Watch?
The answer is a resounding "Yes."
Let me cut to the chase. The Lakers players have taken over the asylum.
After the recent win over the OKC Thunder, Pau Gasol was asked how coach Mike D'Antoni's system was working for the team?
"We are running our own system," said Gasol.
That is a major statement coming from a veteran player of Pau's stature. There has been no love lost between Pau and D'Antoni, but I believe Gasol coming off the bench IS the right move for this squad. He is thriving and Earl Clark has been spectacular as a starter.
Kobe Bryant had 39, yes 39 assists in a 3-game span. This is a huge development. Those are Magic Johnson-type stats. The team is winning and the once league-leading scorer earlier this year has sacrificed his BIGGEST weapon as a scorer for the betterment of his team and they look great.
It has allowed Bryant to dish to Nash, who in turn has hit several big 3-pointers. Having two of the best assist guys in the league on the floor is very dangerous. Did I just say that? Yes. Kobe is so talented, even at 34-years-old at everything on a basketball court. He can pass as well as anyone when he sets his mind to it. He rebounds, he scores. Kobe Bryant may well end up being league MVP when all is said and done. The writers will come to the same conclusion as the season progresses.
The unwatchable Lakers of November-December-and most of January is NOW Must See TV.
Kobe, the passer makes Earl Clark and Antoine Jamison dangerous cutters to the basket. Dwight Clark is free to play anywhere on the offensive side of the court, as is Pau Gasol.
This will be a very tough beat in round one of the playoffs. I really like the Lakers chance in the western conference. Their
defense is getting better each game.
Mike D'Antoni has had to grow as a coach during this transition. He now knows he has a veteran squad that knows a hell of a lot more how to win a championship than he does, Kobe has 5 rings, D'Antoni ZERO.
To quote one of my favorite childhood movies The Bad News Bears: "Let Them Play!"


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Mom's Spice Cake
I have always loved this cake. It's moist and has many of exciting flavors that make you want to another piece. It's served simple, but if you're going to give it a little extra, I suggest a little-powdered sugar and maybe some blueberries to make it look even lovely.
European Measurements
- 600g sugar
- 800g white flour
- 4 tsp. baking soda
- 4 tsp. cinnamon
- 2 tsp. clover spice
- 2 tsp. ginger spice
- 1-liter thick culture milk
- 100g raisins
- 1 tsp. vanilla
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- Start by adding sugar, white flour, and spices to a mixer bowl.
- Add raisins and the milk
- Mix at medium speed
- I like to add a teaspoon of vanilla to the mixture.
- Pour the batter into a large cake form.
- Drag batter up along the edges of the cake form to get the cake a more flat shape when baked.
- Put it into the oven and bake it.
- Cut cake out of the form and let it rest for 30 minutes before you serve it, while it's still a little warm.
- The cake will stay good for weeks if you keep it covered in plastic.
Oven Temperature
175o Celsius
345o Fahrenheit
Summary Mom's spice cake is packed with sugar and spices. It'll stay moist and delicious for days. Freeze it and serve whenever you have unexpected guests and your guests would be grateful. Not much can go wrong making this. Decorations... a sprinkle of powdered sugar is all it needs.


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Legislation has been passed to amend current prescription form regulations and change usage requirement deadlines. We will implement the new regulations as soon as we receive approval from the State.
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We have Sunday for all age groups. It is a time to stretch and challenge our minds to think more deeply about faith. Topics for the adult class range from practical discussions on evangelism to more in depth studies on who God is and what difference that really makes.
Young Adults
Pastor David teaches the Jr. High & High School class and guides them through the fundamentals of the Christian faith. They learn who God is, what God requires of them, what it means to be "saved", what the Bible is and how to read it, how to live for God in any setting, and much, much more!
Our children's curriculum is provided by Great Commission Publications. It is colorful and accessible, but also challenges kids to go deeper than the typical flannelgraph lesson you might remember from growing up. All of our children's classes are taught by caring individuals or teams from our church, many of whom have extensive backgrounds in education and / or childcare.


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Clean Water Program Overview
The Town's Clean Water Program exists to comply with the Federal and State Clean Water regulations governing "non-point source" pollution. Such pollution is mobilized, transported and discharged with storm water runoff, which flows untreated into a storm drain and ultimately flows into the San Francisco Bay. We work with residents, businesses, developers and visitors to make sure we keep our waterways healthy. Our efforts to prevent stormwater pollution is regulated under the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board (Region 2). The Town of Danville is a member of the Contra Costa Clean Water Program.
Inspection Activities
Danville Inspection activities are completed to protect water quality and include:
- A business inspection program
- A code enforcement program
- A construction inspection program
Maintenance Activities
Town Maintenance activities include:
- Application of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices for landscape, pond and building maintenance
- Inspecting and cleaning of Town drainage systems on an annual basis
- Operation of a trash management program that includes regular trash pick up
- Installation and maintenance of new trash and recycling containers downtown
- Installation and maintenance of trash removal devices in drain inlets in the downtown area
- Monthly sweeping of public residential streets and weekly sweeping of public commercial streets (Street Sweeping Schedule and Map)
New Development Regulations
New development in Danville is also subject to Clean Water regulations. Both commercial and residential development meeting certain thresholds are required to capture and treat all runoff from the development so that only clean stormwater leaves the site. These integrated treatment facilities must be incorporated in each development at the initial planning and design stage. Then at the construction stage, detailed construction plans are plan checked and a long term maintenance and operation plan is developed to ensure that these facilities are maintained by the property owner in the long term.
Pollution Prevention Outreach
Pollution prevention outreach is essential to demonstrate to the community and students the importance of pollution prevention. Annually, the Town conducts classroom and in-field educational opportunities for residents and students, and participates in community fairs and events.


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3-D Life Hydrogel is used to develop an artificial lymph node model using a perfused bioreactor system.
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Molecular mechanisms of de novo epithelial lumen formation is studied in long term cultures of MCF10A mammary epithelial cells in 3-D Life Hydrogels.
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Cancer cells and fibroblasts are analyzed alone and in co-culture in 3-D Life Hydrogels using Raman spectroscopy.
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3-D Life Dextran-PEG Hydrogel was mixed with Matrigel to adjust the stiffness of Matrigel while maintaining the ligand density for cell adhesion.
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Practical Language Tips
Learning a new language is a long process which will be easier if you are motivated and prepared to work towards your goal. But don't forget to have some fun on the way!
We've put together some practical tips to help you succeed with your language studies.
Ask yourself why you want to learn the language
What do you need to use the language for? Set yourself clear, realistic goals for your studies. Take some time now and then to reflect on what you have learnt and be proud of the progress you are making. Be patient. It takes time to learn a new language and it involves a lot of work and effort.
Everyone acquires new knowledge in different ways
Think about how you learn in the best way. What strategies have you used before when you have learned different things?
Dare to use the language from the start
Use the language even if you only know a few phrases. In the beginning it will be difficult, but you will learn more quickly if you take every opportunity to speak the language. Accept that you won't be able to talk about advanced subjects in the beginning.
Don't be afraid of making mistakes
– this is how we learn. Don't expect too much from yourself. In the beginning you have to try out what you know. We learn by testing out new words, forms and structures.
Be active in the lessons
Talk as much you can with your classmates and ask questions if there is something you don't understand. Don't forget to have fun together!
Repeat often
Little and often is more effective than several hours occasionally. You cannot learn everything. Choose new words and phrases that you think are useful and try to use them in context. Google phrases so that you get plenty of examples of how they are used. Make yourself vocabulary cards either digitally or on paper and practice them for a few moments every day.
Radio and TV programmes
Listen to/watch radio, TV, films and music in the language you are studying often. You don't need to be able to understand everything, but you will gradually understand more and more each time. Listen to the melody and distinctive sounds of the language, prepare to hum along, pause and repeat the word. If you want to have good pronunciation, you need to exaggerate and act out what you hear.
Read as much as possible in the language
Try reading in different ways. Read a longer text and accept that you can't follow everything – you don't need to understand everything. Or challenge yourself by reading a shorter text with the specific aim of understanding everything.
Apps and web pages
There are many study apps and web based practice which can help you with your language learning. Search on the internet and ask your teacher and the other course participants for tips.


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Not For Profit VAT for Housing
Many of the not-for-profit businesses that require our help operate within the housing sector. They are most often registered social landlords (RSL's) or housing associations.
We recognise that VAT remains a significant burden on RSL's, with substantial amounts of VAT expenditure being irrecoverable, and increasingly complex demands being made on officers.
As VAT is a transaction based tax, it is important to adequately consider its implications prior to transactions taking place. This allows planning opportunities to be recognised, budgetary issues to be confirmed and any necessary planning arrangements to be considered and implemented.
Here at The VAT People, we have considerable experience in addressing VAT issues for RSL's and can help you in a cost effective and beneficial way.
Construction of new housing stock
In general, services supplied by a builder in the course of construction of new housing stock are zero rated. Whilst the RSL will not therefore incur VAT on building costs, subject to the RSL's intention with regard to the new housing, VAT cost incurred on professional fees associated with the development are likely to be irrecoverable.
It is often possible with the implementation of a relatively simple planning arrangement to ensure VAT on professional services is fully recoverable. It is also possible, subject to the partial exemption calculation method, to structure the planning arrangement in such a way as to enhance recovery of overhead VAT.
Stock transfers
It remains common for RSLs to accept stock from local authorities. Such transfers are usually accompanied by a refurbishment programme, for which the RSL is grant funded. It is likely that VAT costs on refurbishment will be wholly irrecoverable, causing a substantial VAT loss.
However, planning arrangements are available which can enable full VAT recovery on refurbishment costs throughout the subsequent life of the agreed programme.
Partial Exemption and Capital Goods Scheme Reviews
We have extensive experience of considering the recovery of overhead VAT using the partial exemption method, and identifying whether a better, more VAT efficient method is appropriate. This is also the case for Capital Goods Scheme items where claw-back of initially recovered VAT is the issue.
New office accommodation
In view of the increased size and scope of RSL activities in recent years, an increasing number of RSLs are either considering, or actually, relocating. There are several potential opportunities for mitigating the VAT cost, or increasing the recovery of VAT, in relation to such developments.
We strongly recommend that advice should be sought at the planning stage of any office development.
Reduced or zero rated reliefs
We currently work for a number of clients who have been charged VAT on certain works at 17.5%, even though the VAT charge should have been made at the reduced rate of 5%, or the zero rate in relation to conversions on works to listed properties.
Our expertise allows us to identify and establish where such reliefs, on schemes over the last three years, are available, and take the necessary action to ensure the VAT savings are made.
Due diligence
There are currently increasing numbers of RSL mergers and joint venture partnership arrangements. We have recent experience of undertaking due diligence reviews to confirm whether VAT has been treated correctly in the recent past, and whether any future opportunities exist.
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The company is expected this week to unveil the acquisition of Western Exterminator Company for around $100m and Eden Advanced Pest Technologies for around $10m.
Western is a California-based company, while Eden is based in the West Coast states of Washington and Oregan, giving Rentokil a broader national presence in the world's largest pest control market.
The deals are the latest in a string of acquisitions by Rentokil, which has recently bought businesses in overseas markets including Canada, Brazil, Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
In August, the company said: "The group continues to pursue a strategy of growth through carefully targeted acquisitions and the current pipeline of opportunities remains strong and of high quality, with a particular focus on pest control."
The North American pest control market is worth around £4.4bn, half of the global total. The latest acquisitions will boost Rentokil from fourth to third largest player in the North American market, behind Terminix and Orkin.
The deals are in line with Rentokil's stated strategy of buying pest control businesses in North America, Latin America and the Middle East.
In a trading update last month Rentokil chief Alan Brown said "challenging conditions" in the UK and Europe had limited revenue growth in the third quarter, but that outside Europe business was more buoyant.
However, Rentokil's parcel delivery service City Link continued to drag the group down and was on course to make another loss in the fourth quarter.


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The salad you see on the left in the photo above is the radicchio, endive, orange, and walnut salad I shared yesterday. In that post, I mentioned I'd have at least one serving idea for you, and I do: this is how I packed up some of the leftovers in my take-to-work lunchbox on Monday. It's a goal of mine to share more of my packable lunches this year and next, and that goal has only been strengthened by diving into nutrition work again. Many of my clients report that it's easy enough for them to plan a healthy meal at home, but when they have to start planning meals to tote to work or school day in and day out, it becomes harder to meet nutrient needs while also pleasing the tastebuds. So, let's chat about packing up a healthy, convenient, and satisfying vegan lunch.
When I went back to school a few years ago, it marked a change in the kind of lunches I could prepare for myself. Left to my own devices, as you all know, I'm a huge fan of big, voluminous salads, tons of raw veggies, piles of greens, and so forth. At my old job, I was lucky enough to have a roomy office fridge in which I could store any food I'd brought for the day, which meant that it was easy to carry giant, meal sized salads to work. As student life commenced, I initially tried to replicate those same habits, stuffing giant salads into my backpack and trying not to mind that they left barely any room for my books, laptop, and sometimes my gym shoes as well. It didn't take too long for me to realize that my usual lunch packing habits just weren't sustainable for a more peripatetic schedule. I needed to find ways to pack lunches that would be:
1. Filling
2. Nutrient dense
3. Not too voluminous
4. Able to withstand a few hours without refrigeration
5. Delicious (of course)
To these priorities, I also added the need for filling and nutritious snacks, since on most days I'd leave for campus early and not return to my place until close to dinnertime.
In the end, a lot of my favorite raw food lunch staples (for example, parsnip sushi, or collard wraps) didn't hold up well to these requirements; they'd get watery or mushy as the day went on, and they often didn't quite fill me up as much as I needed them to on the go. So I focused more on grains, legumes, leftovers that wouldn't leak in my bag, and nutritious, substantial snacks. My workplace this year is equipped with a fridge, so I once again have the capacity to pack stuff and then store it in a cool place. But I've retained a lot of my student lunchbox habits simply to conserve space, and it's working out well so far.
Here's what you see in the lunchbox above, starting on the right and moving clockwise: raw crackers, prepared over the weekend, with ginger and nori (my stab at a homemade version of Lydia's luna nori crackers–not quite worthy of the blog yet, but improving), cooked red lentils mixed with roasted red peppers for some extra flavor (I find that red lentils get quite pale in color when they're cooked, which is why they look almost white), leftover radicchio, endive, orange, and walnut salad served over arugula, and then carrots and hemp hummus on top for mid afternoon snacking. Filling, nutritious, easy to pack, and lots of variety in taste and texture.
Here are six tips I've accumulated along the way:
- Batch cooking is crucial for lunchbox success! Over the weekend (or on any weeknight in which you expect a little free time) use your rice cooker, pressure cooker, or a large pot to make big batches of rice, quinoa, millet, farro, barley, and other grains, and/or lentils, black beans, chickpeas, black eyed peas, and other legumes of choice. I also make a creamy salad dressing or two (often tahini, sometimes nut butter based), and I bake some sweet potatoes.
- If you're *really* short on time, don't be ashamed to get canned, BPA-free beans and/or some of the ready-to-eat quinoa and organic brown rice that can be found in health food stores. It's easy to microwave these at a moment's notice. Speaking of the microwave, if you're craving sweet potato but haven't found time to bake it, you can pierce it and microwave cook it for about 6-7 minutes; it's certainly not as tasty, but it'll do in a pinch.
- When you pack your meal, remember to get a good balance of macronutrients on your plate: some healthy fats (avocados, nuts/seeds, oils), some complex carbs (root vegetables and potatoes, grains, legumes), and some protein (legumes, hemp, soy foods, nutritional yeast). I'm not a believer in sitting around and calculating a magical ratio of these three groups via online programs and such, but it's been my observation with clients (and in my own meal planning) that folks feel most satiated when all three macronutrients have been represented within each meal.
- Be sure to pack adequate portions of food. Most of my nutrition clients are actually more prone to skimping on portions than they are to overdoing it; the result is significant afternoon hunger, which leads to a lot of picking and snacking and erratic dinner patterns.
- Speaking of this, another common pattern I see in nutrition work is that folks tend to pack very volumnious, low calorie lunches (like salads that aren't quite meal-sized). They'll feel full right after, thanks to all the fiber, but hungry only a few hours later. The moral of the story? Don't shy away from adequate amounts of calorie dense foods: you need the sustenance for a long day of work, learning, and living.
- As I mentioned above, I learned quickly as a lunch packer that I'd not be able to eat quite the same volume of leafy greens as I like when I'm working from home. One thing I like to do, though, is to chop greens into my grains, or mix them into leftover soups and stews that I pack. I love purchasing frozen, organic chopped spinach or kale, heating it, and then mixing it into a rice dish, for instance, or leftover tofu scramble that I'm packing, or a soup I've prepared and packed in a thermos. It's a really easy solution if you're struggling to get greens into a midday meal. In the photo below, I've mixed chopped spinach into brown rice, and dressed it all with lemon and olive oil and dill.
You've probably seen a bunch of my lunchboxes on Instagram or on this blog already, but if you'd like some inspiration, here's a little collage:
As you can see, quite a bit of variety in spite of space constraints!
I'm often asked on Instagram which lunchbox I use. I have two that I really like:
1. Stainless Steel ECO Three-in-One Lunchbox
Pros: Compact and neat looking. Perfect for stuffing into crowded backpacks or bags. In spite of not having the biggest dimensions, it can still fit a good amount of food.
Cons: Not suitable for anything liquidy or prone to leaks, since the seal isn't very strong. Not as much volume as other lunchbox options.
2. SmartPlanet Collapsible Silicone Lunchbox
Pros: Lots of volume, compared to other lunchbox options. Collapses after you eat, which means it's super transportable as soon as you've had your lunch! Pretty leakproof, too.
Cons: Takes up a lot of space, and can be awkward to pack when your bag is full.
I also have a soup thermos for soups and stews. When I pack that, I'll still pack some other stuff (a nice salad, some quinoa, roasted veggies, etc.).
You can likely tell from the photos above what sort of stuff I tend to pack: salads, grain dishes, legumes, crackers, dressings, avocados, hummus, snack bars, fruit. Other packable ideas!
- A brown rice tortilla or an Ezekiel sprouted tortilla stuffed with hummus, avocado, and tomato, along with sides of choice
- Leftover curry, soup, or stew topped with avocado slices or toasted nuts/seeds
- A collard wrap with any fillings you like (I find that hummus holds up better that nut pate) and sides of choice
- Almond butter and banana on gluten free or sprouted grain bread, served up with some veggies
- A small baked sweet potato (these pack beautifully!) stuffed with some legumes and/or hempseeds and sides of choice.
As for snacks? Apples or bananas with individual squeeze packets of nut butter, snack bars, trail mix, hummus+veggies, rice cakes with nut butter, raw snack balls, raw flax or juice pulp crackers, avocado slices with carrots. Sweet potato slices also make a good, grounding snack.
Of course, the most important tip I can give you is to adapt your packed lunches to fit your lifestyle. Don't get overly attached to rules or plans or guidelines you think you have to follow; the best lunch is really the lunch that will deliver healthy and tasty food in a way that's realistic for you. If you're wondering what I mean when I refer to the tendency to get attached to rules, it's what I touched on earlier in this post. I used to insist–insist–on eating a big salad for lunch every day. This was partially a healthy expression of my genuine adoration of salads. But there was a touch of dogma, too; I'd heard certain health gurus say that one should eat a big salad for lunch each day, and I took that directive 100% literally.
Eating a big salad, or a generous portion of leafy greens, is of course a worthy midday goal. The problem is that I'm all too prone (less so as I continue with my recovery) to turn perfectly reasonable, healthy guidelines into iron clad rules. It's only in the last few years that I've started to know the difference between these two categories. Enjoying greens with most meals is a great suggestion/guideline. But it's not a rule, and the world won't end if not every single meal is heaping with greens.
To illustrate this point, I recall a conversation I once had with an ex-boyfriend, who wanted to know why we had to eat a giant salad with dinner all the time. At first, I was defensive, and started to explain how healthy it is to eat greens with every meal, how rich salads are in micronutrients, etc. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized that he was right, at least insofar as he was trying to point out that I was a little too attached to certain habits. Being a student has been good for me, in that it has encouraged me to be more adaptable, to go with the flow, to prioritize my needs and to let go of routines that have hardened into rules. I hope to take a flexible attitude with me into the future, no matter what the future brings!
Whether you're a student, a professional, or simply on the go, I hope that this post is helpful. Questions about lunch packing? Comments? Fun plant based lunch ideas to share? I'd love to hear them! Happy hump day.


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We're less than a week away from the official start of spring, which means it's almost time for chirping birds, budding trees and American Idol eliminations. Before all that rebirth is afoot, though, the news has assumed a decidedly "same old, same old" mentality. The shiny exception, this week, is the promotion of a stellar lady and litigator from New York City to the position of top Wall Street watchdog-ess.
1. White Smoke, New Pope. On Wednesday, former Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires ascended to the papacy. Commentators rejoiced that Pope Francis, as he will be known, is "breaking barriers" in the leadership of the Roman Catholic Church. He is from South America! He is a Jesuit! No one has ever picked "Francis" before! These facts are perhaps interesting in the same way footnotes are interesting, but they don't seem to justify the jaw-dropping and back-patting. I'm no expert, but I watched a streaming video on CNN, and Pope Francis looked male, white, and pretty old to me. Also, he is a vocal opponent of abortion, but saves his real ire for same-sex marriage, which he claims exists only to "seriously injure the family." He has been dubbed a relic of "medieval times and the Inquisition" by the President of Argentina. Who happens to be a woman. Which Pope Francis must think is just awful.
2. Afghan Women Better Off Under Communist Rule Than Decades-Long U.S. Occupation. Ann Jones is a journalist and author who, since 2002, has either volunteered at two NGOs in Kabul or has been embedded with the U.S. military in Afghanistan. She recently published a piece reflecting on her work, her Afghan colleagues, and her prediction for how women – and women's rights – will survive once the American forces have fully withdrawn in 2014. The situation appears grim, unless you're a fan of sharia law and abysmal maternal and infant death rates. Indeed, Jones' article cites Kabulis estimating that the U.S. will leave behind "nothing durable" for ordinary Afghans. More specifically, Jones shares a remark from one of the NGO's lawyers, who summarized that women "do so much work," but are "not in charge of anything." It's an eye-opening read, mostly in the sense that it makes you want to cry your eyes out and then jab at them with sharp objects.
3. Smoke and Mirrors: Gun Protections Added to Finance Bill. Congress needs to pass a financing bill that would keep the government running through the end of the year. The Senate Appropriations Committee gets to write that legislation. Some G.O.P. members of the committee have tacked on provisions that would permanently protect some gun rights favored by Republicans. For example, the provisions would curb the ATF's authority over gun dealers, and would broaden the definition of "antique" guns that can be imported into the United States outside of normal regulations. Many of the measures have existed before, but they're being made permanent with Democrats' blessing to fend off an even further-reaching alternative circulating in the House. For those keeping score at home, yes: gun rights are being cemented in laws about money to avoid gun rights being expanded in laws about money.
4. Trial Begins in Steubenville Rape Case. Trial began Wednesday in the closely-watched case against two teenaged boys, each accused of raping a 16-year-old girl. The defendants have both pleaded not guilty, admitting they each had sex with her but insisting it was consensual. Consensual, despite the evidence that the victim was so drunk that she could neither move nor speak, and awoke the next morning with no recollection of the previous night. The horrors visited upon her were revealed through further horrors: seeing pictures, videos, text messages, and tweets documenting her abuse as it occurred. An electronic diary of degradation. Kids say, and type, and perpetrate the darnedest things.
5. Smoking Out A Hollywood Hacker. What do Michelle Obama, Jay-Z, and Kim Kardashian have in common? All right, stop. It's that they've all been hacked and had their personal and financial data published online. The site's homepage has a scary picture of a scary girl-zombie, with links to celebrities' or politicians' names. Click, and you see their addresses, Social Security numbers, mortgage and bank accounts, and credit card numbers. In unrelated news, you should know I'm writing this from Britney Spears' guest house wearing a frock from Chanel's elastic waist-banded line that Donald Trump, um, bought me.
6. Path Cleared for Mary Jo White to Take Over at S.E.C. As a litigator who practiced for some years in New York City, Mary Jo White has long been something of a hero of mine. She was the first female United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York – Manhattan – where she made a name for herself prosecuting the Mafia, terrorists, and rogue traders. She went on to become the head of the litigation department of a venerated law firm in the city. Now she is poised to become chairwoman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the agency charged with making sure Wall Street isn't breaking federal securities laws. It's also an agency that has come under fire recently, accused by some for "missing" the warning signs of the financial crisis we've all been so enjoying. If what's needed is a principled but proactive leader, M.J.'s a slam dunk.
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BBC Caribbean News in Brief
Oil refinery for Dominica confirmed
President Hugo Chavez has confirmed that Venezuela will soon begin building an oil refinery in Dominica.
The Venezuelan leader said this would be done as part of his government's efforts towards regional economic integration.
He said the refinery would be used to distribute Venezuelan crude to other islands in the Eastern Caribbean.
Dominica and several other Caricom countries have signed up to Venezuela's energy pact PetroCaribe, that allows them to purchase oil from Caracas on condition of preferential payment.
Barbadian police investigating election violence
Barbadian police are investigating reports of a violent election campaign-related incident, ahead of next Tuesday's general election.
Campaign workers of the ruling Barbados Labour Party told police they were attacked while canvassing in the constituency represented by Prime Minister Owen Arthur.
Mr Arthur who described the incident as unprecedented in Barbadian politics, has appealed to party supporters not to retaliate.
In a separate incident, a University of the West Indies political scientist has confirmed that he reported to police earlier this week that he had received multiple death threats while conducting research at a rally of the governing BLP.
Liat told about shortcomings
Grenadian prime minister Keith Mitchell has reaffirmed his commitment to the success and survival of regional airline Liat.
But Dr Mitchell during discussions with the airline's Chief Executive Officer Mark Darby in St Georges, reiterated that he has serious concerns about the way in which the service is being operated.
The Grenadian leader told Mr Darby that the monopoly arrangement that Liat now enjoys is not necessarily in the best interest of the travelling public.
Liat has purchased the assets of rival Caribbean Star.
Prime Minister Mitchell identified unavailability of flights, the unreliability of services and the sharp increase in fares as the main problems passengers were facing.
Betrayal claims denied
The Vincentian prime minister Ralph Gonsalves has denied claims that he betrayed the teachers of the country through a reclassification exercise being undertaken by the government.
His administration is locked in a dispute with teachers who embarked on two days of protest action this week.
The two-day classroom boycott ended Thursday amid claims that the government had betrayed the teachers because the reclassification had left some of them worse off financially.
But Prime Minister Gonsalves insists that he acted in the best interest of the teachers, and has urged them along with other civil servants and Vincentians in general to comment on the alleged betrayal.
Guyana addressing suicide problem
The health authorities in Guyana say they are working on strategies to combat substance abuse, depression and other mental illnesses.
Alcoholics and drug addicts are among the mentally ill people reported to be roaming the streets of several of the country's towns.
The government says it wants to tackle that problem while also focusing on people who do not outwardly appear to be mentally ill but require treatment.
Health Minister Leslie Ramsammy says figures available show that at least 200 people commit suicide each year in Guyana.


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Denise Delcore prevents and solves workplace problems for company owners, managers and human resource professionals. In addition to her J.D., she is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and as a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), the preeminent nationally recognized credentials for those who have mastered the strategic and policy-making aspects of Human Resources management in the United States. To reduce the risk of costly litigation and workplace distractions from arising in the first place, Denise partners with business leaders on preventative, cost-saving measures that reduce risk and increase employee productivity and satisfaction.
Denise focuses on management-side labor relations and proceedings before state and federal agencies. Under the National Labor Relations Act and Railway Labor Act, Denise defends employers against unions in representation elections, unfair labor practice charges, and grievances before the National Labor Relations Board, National Mediation Board, National Railroad Adjustment Board, and the Federal Judiciary, as well as in arbitration proceedings. She works with employers covered under the Railway Labor Act to improve and streamline the internal disciplinary investigation hearing process. Denise also advises clients through government audits and defends employers against claims filed with the Department of Labor, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and state agencies.
Denise provides proactive human resources counseling, conducts human resource audits, develops compliance programs (including on wage and hour issues and employee leave and accommodation administration under the FMLA and ADA), presents workplace training, prepares workplace policies, procedures, and employment contracts, and counsels employers on risk management strategies. She advises managers and human resource professionals when they are making and executing termination decisions, preparing and issuing disciplinary actions, responding to sexual harassment and discrimination allegations, administering leave and disability accommodations, and solving workplace conflicts. She trains supervisors and managers on best practices and provides employee training, including anti-harassment/ anti-discrimination/ anti-retaliation training.
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Did you know there's a huge presidential election going down in November? You did? Well, aren't you just the little news junkie. How about this: Did you know tomorrow is the first ever National Voter Registration Day? You did not. Stop lying. In honor of this special day, wherein all Americans are encouraged to register to vote (if they haven't already; you can't register twice, you guys), a huge listRead more


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A bulldozer contracted by AshBritt, Inc. piles debris in a temporary dump at the base of the Rt. 37 bridge in Seaside Heights in January 2012. A federal audit released today concludes the Christie administration did not violate any rules in awarding a no-bid contract to the politically connected company to haul away debris left by Hurricane Sandy.
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TRENTON — A federal audit released today concludes that Gov. Chris Christie's administration did not violate any rules in awarding a no-bid contract to a politically connected company to haul away debris left by Hurricane Sandy.
But the audit by the Department of Homeland Security's inspector general also said municipalities that relied on the contractor — Florida-based AshBritt Inc. — past a 60-day emergency period may have violated guidelines from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. FEMA committed to reimburse the state and towns for much of the money spent on debris removal.
"Therefore, FEMA should review each local municipality's debris removal contracting process and make a determination on the eligibility of costs on a case-by-case basis," the report says.
Christie's office was quick to use the report as vindication of how it handled the contract, awarded without any competitive bid process in the storm's aftermath. It said Democrats were wrong to attack the administration in "a rush to judgment."
"At the time, many Democrats (with complicit members of the media) jumped on this Ashbritt news as some sort of breaking scandal," read an email to reporters from spokesman Kevin Roberts. "Led by some of the same partisan Democrats that are attempting to politicize various issues today, a feeding frenzy ensued. Now, with the release of this independent third-party report from the IG, we learn that the partisans were wrong."
FEMA had initially warned the administration that using a no-bid contract, especially over an extended period of time, could jeopardize federal reimbursements. The agency, however, signed off on the state's use of AshBritt during a 60-day emergency period, according to the audit report.
The inspector general for Homeland Security, which FEMA falls under, conducts thousands of investigations each year that often force towns to return federal dollars and, in some cases, result in arrests or indictments.
The Christie administration did not use AshBritt to clean up state roads, but the contract allowed 53 municipalities to hire the firm without bidding.
"The contract provided an extremely cost-effective option for towns from a proven, experienced company who got the job done while ensuring FEMA reimbursement," the email from Roberts said.
On the advice of former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour, Christie awarded AshBritt a contract two days after Sandy struck on Oct. 29, 2012. Barbour is a founding partner in the lobbying firm that has represented AshBritt's interests in Washington for a number of years.
New Jersey based its agreement with AshBritt on a 2008 contract the company had with Connecticut. FEMA strongly discourages the use of such "piggybacked" contracts, but the audit report did not find any issue with it.
"New Jersey complied with applicable federal and state procurement standards when procuring emergency contracts for statewide debris removal and monitoring activities related to Hurricane Sandy," the report found.
It took the state about 90 days to competitively bid the work, awarding new contracts to four contractors, including AshBritt, which offered the highest rates. FEMA told the state last May that it would only reimburse eligible cleanup costs for work performed and billed under the no-bid contract if fell into the 60 day period.
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Sensational Gift
Books for Holiday Season from Harry N. Abrams
Book Review
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browsing, for coffee table placement, for serious reading, for pure
enjoyment – Abrams has a bevy of beauties for all sorts of tastes and
There is
"Gardens in Time" ($60.00, 320 pages) with photos by Alain Le Toquin and
text by Jacques Bosser – a terrific tome that encapsulates two millennia
of the history of gardens. The words and pictures work hand in glove to
educate, entrance and bring to life 130 gardens from 20 different
countries from the Roman gardens at Hadrian's villa to the Getty Center
in Santa Monica, California. Highly recommended.
of Gardens – another beauty from Abrams is "The New York Botanical
Garden" edited by Gregory Long and Anne Skillion ($50.00, 284 pages).
Replete with 300 illustrations, 280 in full color, "The New York
Botanical Garden"
is a celebration of this urban treasure founded in 1891, a National
Historic Landmark in the center of New York City that has brought
nothing but pleasure to the millions who have partaken of its beauty.
Not just a picture book, but an aesthetic experience - Speaking of
Gardens is the book to give or get.
Parks" with 200 full color photographs by Philippe Bourseiller (Abrams,
$55.00, 384 pages) is a tribute to 67 of the most magnificent places in
North Americas – stunning areas of great natural beauty: the wooded
cliffs of Olympia, the mighty Grand Canyon, the forests of Shenandoah
and so much more is here to enjoy, to marvel at. High recommended.
For those
with an interest in golf – Brian McCallen's "Golf's Best New
Destinations" (Abrams, $50.00, 303 pages) is a top choice. The
former senior editor of "GOLF Magazine" in words and pictures present
insights and analyses of public and resort golf courses in the USA and
around the world. From Plymouth, Massachusetts to New Zealand and all
places in between - "Golf's Best New Destinations" is a primer and a
travel guide, a work of beautiful images ands carefully chosen prose.
Must have!
"Rivers of
America" with photographs and text by Tim Palmer (Abrams, $40.00, 224
pages) has a magical and mystical quality as it moves the reader in
words and images through some of the great rivers of the United States.
We are there on the Rogue River in Oregon, the Hoback River in Wyoming,
the Raquette River in New York and the Black River in South Carolina and
so many other of the great waterways in the United States.
What an
idea for a book! "The Amazing Book of Mazes" by Adrian Fisher (Abrams,
$29.95, 264 pages) is a survey and a celebration of mazes around the
globe and a historical overview of the subject from its time in ancient
Crete to now.
NOTABLE: Important, engrossing, deeply moving, "THE LOST: A Search for
Six of Six Million" by Daniel Mendelsohn (HarperCollins, $27.95, 528
pages) is like a detective story that the author was living most of his
life including the five or more years he took to write this page turner
of a book. Mendelsohn, a critic and author of the "The Elusive
Embrace," goes back in time and place to probe the disappearance of his
grandfather's brother, his wife and their four daughters during the
Holocaust. Beautifully written, poignant, at times even painful to read
A Search for Six of Six Million" is a master work
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About the Authors: Myrna Katz Frommer and Harvey Frommer are a wife and husband
team who successfully bridge the worlds of popular culture and traditional
scholarship. Co-authors of the critically acclaimed interactive oral histories
It Happened in the Catskills, It Happened in Brooklyn, Growing Up Jewish in
America, It Happened on Broadway, It Happened in Manhattan, It Happened in
Miami. They teach what they practice as professors at Dartmouth College.
They are also travel writers who specialize in luxury properties and fine dining
as well as cultural history and Jewish history and heritage in the United
States, Europe, and the Caribbean.
about these authors.
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1st National Tour
Melanie Field has replaced Betsy Werbel in the ensemble and as understudy for Madame Morrible.
2nd National Tour
Tom McGowan has replaced Don Amendolia as The Wizard.
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The 16th "Dream Yosakoy Festival" was held in Tokyo over the holiday weekend with some 70 teams from around Japan gathering in the capital to perform at five locations across the city.
Most of the yosakoi action was concentrated in the waterfront district of Odaiba with performances outside the Fuji TV building, near the Gundam Unicorn statue outside DiverCity and a thoroughfare set to the backdrop of the Odaiba Statue of Liberty and Tokyo Bay beyond. Further locations in Tokyo's Marunouchi and Akihabara districts are testament to the scale of "Dream Yosakoy" as being one of the largest and most popular festivals hosted in Tokyo, attracting some 800,000 spectators.
"Dream Yosakoy Festival" (ドッリーム夜さ来い祭り) traces its roots back to the city of Kochi in Shikoku which held the country's first yosakoi event as part of efforts to bolster morale after WWII and the mood of uncertainty that was prevalent in Japan during the 1950s. The inaugural festival in Tokyo was held in 2002 and today continues some of the "yosakoi" traditions, namely the use of the song "Yosakoi Naruko Odori" in each troupes performance.
More than the preservation of tradition, however, "Dream Yosakoy" keeps its eyes firmly on the trends and moods of the present giving performers free license to reflect their own influences and tastes through costume, dance choreography and adaptations of the music. The result is a feisty mix of raw energy, guttural howls, and bold colors as groups charge down the festival catwalks(?) to a soundtrack of rock, dance, hip hop, and samba - a stark contrast to the often plodding melodies of, say, a summer Bon Odori.
Perhaps it's a survival instinct, and a savvy one at that. While some of Japan's traditional art forms play catch up with their own appeals to the modern audience (kabuki adaptations of "One Piece") and others look to tourist influx ahead of the 2020 Olympics, "Dream Yosakoy" seems to have found its own place and its own momentum. Last year festival organizers mentioned spectator numbers as around 600,000. This year the number has risen to 800,000.
Not even five venues across a city the size of Tokyo is enough to satisfy the appetite for "Dream Yosakoy". 2017 will see the 3rd edition of the "Dream Yosakoy Matsuri in New York" held in the city's Times Square.
"Dream Yosakoi Festival 2017" Tokyo: Images
Yosakoi dancers stomp, charge, snarl and growl and down dance venues resembling a catwalk. While many dances are infused with moments of quiet grace, they typically come to a dramatic climax in front of a bank of camera lenses at one end of the catwalk.
"Naruko", hand-held clappers (above), are a common prop used by yosakoi dancers. In keeping with the tradition of not being bound by tradition however, dancers at the "Dream Yosakoy" in Tokyo are free to wield props of their choosing which often include umbrellas, fans, and ribbons.
Despite each dance lasting only around five minutes, many performers still find the time for a frantic costume change, often behind portable decorative screens.
Testament to the scale and popularity of "Dream Yosakoy", dancers also make the charge to other points in the city, such as the broad avenue extending from Tokyo Station.


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Top contractors responsible for B.C.'s transportation and infrastructure projects were recognized with Deputy Minister's Contractor of the Year Awards.
"Every day, hard-working people are delivering on highway, road and bridge projects, creating robust infrastructure to keep people and goods moving safely and efficiently, throughout B.C.," said Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Claire Trevena.
"These awards are a great opportunity to appreciate the outstanding projects that have been completed around the province this year, and to recognize our contractors for their diligence and excellence."
Emil Anderson Construction (EAC) Inc. and Emil Anderson Maintenance Co. Ltd took home two of the five awards handed out at the ceremony held in Victoria. EAC earned the Award of Excellence for outstanding community service. Key projects included the Rotary Trail Extension in Chilliwack and the Kelowna Women's Shelter. They were also recognized for their Community Give-back Programs in the Fraser and Okanagan Valleys.
The company also earned the Award of Excellence for its work on widening the Trans-Canada Highway to four lanes, from Pritchard to Hoffman's Bluff, east of Kamloops. Local First Nations were employed as part of the workforce to complete the project and were consulted extensively in the culturally sensitive areas where work was being done.
Other winners in their respective categories were:
Yellowhead Road and Bridge Ltd., based in Fort St. John, won this year's Award of Excellence for its outstanding maintenance work in Service Area 22 (North Peace). Its proactive approach to maintaining the province's roads and bridges, combined with a high level of stakeholder and community engagement on projects, led to the company winning the maintenance category this year.
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Knappett Industries Ltd., based in Nanaimo, took home the Award of Excellence for its work on the Rees Bridge Replacement and North Courtenay Connector. The project included a new, 58-metre, two-lane bridge across the Tsolum River to improve the Comox Valley's north connection to the Island Highway, which was completed on time and under budget.
Selkirk Paving Ltd. won the Award of Excellence for resurfacing approximately 55 kilometres of highways and roads surrounding Slocan, Silverton, New Denver and Nakusp. Selkirk Paving developed excellent relationships within those communities, and despite the large project scope and challenges with flooding in the areas, the work was completed on time and on budget.


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Total hip replacement by computer assisted navigation Total thyroidectomy Trigger Finger Treatment Tummy tuck TURBT TURP Ulnar Nerve Release Surgery Ultrasound Upper GI endoscopy and dilatation Upper GI endoscopy gastroscopy Ureteroscopy rigid and flexible Urethrotomy Urinary incontinence Uterine artery embolisation Uterine cancer condition Varicose vein laser treatment Varicose veins treatment Vasectomy bilateral Vasectomy reversal Veinwave treatment VNUS closure procedure Venefit Wrist Arthroscopy X ray Find a consultant by your chosen treatment or specialism Treatment GalleryFacilitiesHospital performanceHospital ServicesNHS PatientsHow To Pay BMI Woodlands Hospital has 38 beds. Each en-suite room is fitted with a remote controlled flat screen television with an inbuilt entertainment system, with the provision to play CDs and DVDs. Internet access and movie channels are also available for a small charge. The hospital has a wide bore fixed MRI scanner, a fully equipped gymnasium and an endoscopy unit in addition to the two laminar flow theatres. We offer an extensive range of inpatient / daycase (short stay) and outpatient services, supported by over 150 experienced consultants. We provide the very highest standards of modern medical care and we are BUPA accredited for our breast care services. All the staff here at BMI Woodlands Hospital are committed to ensuring you are confident and comfortable with every aspect of your visit. Our matron is on hand to address any concerns you may have and we have resident medical officers available 24 hours a day. Our dynamic outpatients department accommodates over 150 consultants covering a wide range of specialities, many of which are able to be provided as a same day investigation or procedure and / or a one stop clinic including breast care, ENT, dermatology, ophthalmology, cosmetic procedures and general surgery. Additionally a clinical treatment room is used for minor operative procedures, wound care clinics and nurse led clinics. A member of the team is always on hand to provide patients with food and refreshments, whilst special light meals are prepared for those patients who have undergone a general anaesthetic. We are happy to cater for patients and visitors who have special dietary requirements. Visitors are also welcome to join patients for meals in their rooms but there will be a small charge for this facility. Ambulatory Care (Surgical Day Case Unit) A surgical day case is a patient who is admitted for an operation on a planned non-resident basis who still requires facilities for recovery. The whole procedure should not require an overnight stay in a hospital bed. Day surgery poses the least possible disruptions to the everyday life of the patient as they return home the same day as the surgical procedure. Advantages of day surgery include the shortening in the separation time from family members, diminished anxiety, and the possibility of recovery in a familiar setting, as well as: Facilitating speedier recovery Better outcomes as patients follow an evidence-based pathway of care The reduced risk of patients contracting hospital acquired infections as generally there are lower infection rates in day case units Patient satisfaction is high Common procedures appropriate for Day Case or Ambulatory Care are routine and common surgical procedures such as surgery for cataracts, hernias, varicose veins, and hand conditions although many more procedures can be performed in Day Case Units if the patients are prepared adequately. Our latest Patient Satisfaction scores* 99.9%* Patients said they were likey or extremely likely to recommend us to their friends and family 99.9%* Patients said the quality of their care was very good, or excellent 99.9%** Patients said their expectations were met or exceeded Download our latest satisfaction scores We are proud of our patient care and work hard to make each patient's time with us as pleasant as possible. Our patient satisfaction survey is an important indicator of how well we achieve this and we monitor the results very closely. The results were compiled by an independent agency (Quality Health) for BMI Healthcare. *During the period of January to December 2018, received completed Friends and Family postcards. **During the period of January to December 2018, received completed long form patient questionnaires. We have various specialist clinics on offer, please click on the desired link below to read more. Cosmetic Surgery Dermatology General Surgery Gynaecology Services Ophthalmology Services Orthopaedic Services Pain Management Service Physiotherapy Spinal Service Please view our latest Quality Accounts. We offer an extensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, supported by over 150 experienced Consultants. All the staff here at the Woodlands Hospital are committed to ensuring you are confident and comfortable with every aspect of your visit. Our matron is on hand to address any concerns you may have and we have resident medical officers available 24 hours a day. Medication prescribed for NHS patients receiving treatment or consultations at BMI Woodlands Hospital will reflect the medicines included within the Local Health Economy formulary. For details of the formulary content please click here which directly connects to the document. BMI Healthcare sincerely thank the Pharmacy team for their permission to use this reference. To find out more about NHS Choose & Book programme please speak to your GP or contact the NHS Telephone Appointments Line on 0345 608 8888 with your Unique Booking Reference Number (UBRN), which is given to you by your GP. NHS Choose & Book Clinics Adult gynaecology Adult hernia repair Adult knee Adult lumps and bumps Adult cataract Adult general ENT Adult hip Adult colorectal Adult general urology Adult hand & wrist Adult surgery for prolapsed intervetebral disc Adult pain management Adult shoulder & elbow Adult general surgery Paying for Yourself Flexible Finance Private Medical Insurance Make a Payment How to pay your bill? Frequently asked questions × × × × × × × × × × Get directions BMI Woodlands Hospital easy accessed with ample free parking, it is ideal for anyone wishing to travel by car. We are also easily accessible by air or by rail, as we are located close to both Durham Tees Valley Airport and Darlington Railway Station. From the A1 (M) Northbound - Exit J57 A1(M) and follow signs for A66(M). At first roundabout take first exit. At second roundabout take third exit. At third roundabout take second exit. At fourth roundabout take first exit signposted B6280 Town Centre. At next roundabout take third exit onto Morton Retail Park. BMI Woodlands Hospital is to the left of the next roundabout. From the A1 Southbound - Exit J59 A1(M) and take first exit onto A167. Follow signs for Durham Tees Valley Airport/A66. At first roundabout take first exit onto A1150. At second roundabout take second exit A66/A1 (M) South. At third roundabout take second exit A1 (M) South. At fourth roundabout, take first exit A1 (M) South. Pass "Brick Train" on right hand side. At next roundabout take third exit onto B6280. At next roundabout take third exit onto Morton Retail Park. BMI Woodlands Hospital is to the left of the next roundabout. From the North/South/A19 - Follow signs for A66 Darlington. Stay on A66. At first roundabout, take first exit signposted A1 (M) South. At second roundabout, take first exit A1 (M) South. Pass "Brick Train" on right hand side. At next roundabout take third exit onto B6280. At next roundabout take third exit onto Morton Retail Park. BMI Woodlands Hospital is to the left of the next roundabout. We were unable to find your location. Please enter a valid UK postcode. Enter your postcode Get directions Treatment Prices Discover our fixed price packages which include an initial consultation, treatment and aftercare. Find out more BMI Consultants An overview of our relationship with our consultants at BMI Woodlands Hospital. Find out more Robotic-arm assisted surgery BMI WoodlandsHospital is now offering Mako® robotics-assisted surgery for both hip and knee replacements. /BMIWoodlandsHospital /BMIHealthcare News BMI Woodlands Hospital supports the 2018 Local Heroes Awards 9th January 2019 BMI Woodlands Hospital supports Local Heroes award 19th December 2017 Read all news Contact us now Call us free on: 0808 101 0337 Make an enquiry Live chat Book an appointment Back to top Facebook Twitter Linked in Pinterest


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News for Scotland – 13 July 2014
We start with clubs that have several events this week. Kilmarnock and Loudoun Amateur Radio Club has its Sunday club today and next Sunday from 9am to 1pm. On Tuesday there's a construction and education night from 7pm and Thursday sees a construction evening. Contact Graham, MM3GDC, by email to email@example.com.
Stirling District Amateur Radio Society is open today and next Sunday from 10.30am till late afternoon for construction, training, projects and operating. The weekly club meeting is on Thursday. Contact John McGowan, by email to email@example.com.
Aberdeen Amateur Radio Society is closed on Thursday. Friday sees a QRP field day at Walker Park, Aberdeen. Contact Fred Gordon, MM0ODL, on 01975 651 365.
Now we return to the traditional listing in date order. On Tuesday Livingston and District Amateur Radio Society has Morse, Foundation and Intermediate training alongside an operating evening. Details from Norman, GM1CNH, on 07740 946 192.
On Wednesday Cockenzie and Port Seton Amateur Radio Club is having an on-air activity night. More information from Bob, GM4UYZ, on 01875 811 723.
On Thursday Wigtownshire Amateur Radio Club is having a talk by Davy, MM0LGR on his lighthouse activations using his specially built mobile shack. Contact Ellis Gaston, GM0HPK, via www.gm4riv.org.
Category: News for Scotland North and Northern Isles, News for Scotland West and Western Isles


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Infinity Yacht Charters offers personalized assistance to individuals in the selection of yachts in Vancouver, BC. Its updated yacht list includes Super Yacht ALFA NERO: 2007 Oceanco, Super Yacht BEL ABRI: 2010 Amels, Super Yacht ARKLEY: 2009 Lurssen and much more.
Yacht charter selection is required a lot in making your vacation safe and memorable. Moreover, this yacht charter specialist inspects different yachts regularly to serve the clients properly.
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The total length of Super Yacht ALFA NERO: 2007 Oceanco is 82 meters. It has 6 cabins and meant for 12 persons. One would also find features like gym with lifecycle, spa, medical centre and beauty salon.
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Super Yacht ARKLEY: 2009 Lurssen comes with 6 cabins and can easily accommodate 12 guests easily. This yacht is fully air-conditioned and is a non-smoking vessel.
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