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Quick spoilers for last night's Top Chef coming up:
So before you all decide that I'm a heartless bastard, let me stipulate that last night's "Give Me Your Huddled Masses" episode of Top Chef touched me in all the ways it intended to. I did indeed get verklempt at Michael's memory of his grandmother's gnocchi (a much-needed redemptive moment for him after the chicken-oyster incident), I ooohed and awwwed over the surprise family reunions (just as Survivor has always made me do), and I smiled at seeing Carla's husband imitate her game face (as well as giving a great product placement, intentional or not, to match.com).
But guys. Come on. A competition show is about tough choices. Someone's gotta go home. Judges gotta judge—and more so in an episode that the producers felt merited a 75-minute run time. I don't think this was just about the panel not wanting to put down anyone's food in front of the families—they were free to be harsh in private, and I'm willing to accept that all five dishes were, in fact, great. (A corrective to the underwhelming ferry Quickfire; at this point, I think Top Chef has wrung all it can out of the make-something-out-of-junk-food challenge. If all five of those dishes were on sale at the ferry concession stand, I would probably buy a bag of Doritos.)
But such is life. Some of them had to be greater than others, and others by extension less great. Would it have been a shame for anyone to go home on one of these dishes? Sure—but at this point, I think we can all accept that these are five contestants, all of whom are worthy of being among the final four contestants. If you're not going to have five winners, at some point you just need to pull the trigger.
This is not just out of some need to see someone eliminated for our entertainment or because the episode felt like padding (as far as I know, the nonelimination wasn't planned to add an extra episode to the season), but for the sake of a finale that isn't compromised by the need to cram in an extra elimination. Now, presumably, the Bahamas final either incorporates an extra challenge, has more chefs divvying up attention at the end or works in a double elimination—in which case, you may well end up with someone leaving who otherwise would not have, because of the need for a second ejectee.
We're down to five strong chefs, and it would have hurt to see any of them lose—but all but one of them will. At some point, you just gotta prune the family tree.


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April 21, 2016 – Professor Peter Arenella commented in a Chicago Tribune article on what legal implications may apply in cases where witnesses to a crime fail to intervene or help the victim, even if there is opportunity to do so.
There is no criminal aspect and often no civil liability to witness inaction, said Professor Arenella. There are exceptions: husbands and wives, parents and children, doctors and patients, but simply not rendering aid in an emergency situation is not criminal "even if they acted in an immoral way."
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I'm going to make it short tonight, because I want to just spend the last bits of this evening not reflecting on the days and events that have unfolded recently.
First and foremost, Willa's MRI results came back and we were told that she has no tumors or growths in or on her brain! Such a praise! After she had just come out of sedation and I was feeding her, Steven nudged me to ask the Lord specifically that there wouldn't be anything more found in the MRI(this was hours before we were given any results). I started crying. "I'm scared to ask!" …I know that literally hundreds of people have been praying for our sweet Willa. In boldness there are masses going to the throne and pleading with Him for specifics. And I was scared to ask. But, it only took my husband's nudging to prompt me to ask Abba Father for what was truly on my heart. I want prayer to always feel like climbing up onto His lap and wrapping my arms around his neck. I think it starts with not fearing to tell Him the desires of our hearts.
I don't want to overlook how incredible it is and how amazing it feels to know the MRI results and be surrounded by the warm hug of an answered prayer. I really want to let the relief sink in and be saturated by His goodness, overcome with thankfulness. Thank you for praying with us! Thank you for asking boldly of the King, even if some of you were scared to approach Him with specific pleads. Thank you!
Tomorrow morning at 7:30 am Central time, Willa will be in surgery to have her eye removed. I don't know what much else to say, because I don't know what to expect. On the one hand, I'm extremely grateful that the tumor will be gone….and on the other, I am mourning the loss of her beautiful eye and already worrying about how long it might possibly take me to get over myself and my discomfort. I want to immediately be so familiar with Willa's new change that I don't even flinch for a second.
After the tumor is removed it will be tested for genetic purposes, as well as to make sure the cancer has not spread elsewhere. This was new news to us. The MRI didn't show any other tumors, but it did tell us that the tumor she does have is so big that it is right on the line, just big enough to raise a red flag. They have to make sure it didn't cross the "eye boundary"…..This is the most sense I can make out of what Willa's doctor was saying. From what I understood today, there's a 50% chance the cancer has spread and if it has, Willa will have to start chemo. There's also a 50% chance the cancer is contained within her right eye and once it's removed we just keep returning to St. Jude for exams to check for any future growths.
We won't find out what pathology finds in the tumor for about a week after tomorrow's surgery. We will have returned to Johnson City by then, so we will receive a phone call with these results. More waiting….
God threw us over a huge hurdle today and I want to rest in thanksgiving. Grace, thanksgiving, joy. Eucharisteo.


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Job Search Tips in a Down Economy
Posted by gurnage
It is a tough market out there. How will you stand out from the high numbers of job applicants? Find a way – differentiate. Here is what one smart fellow did to get attention.
Here are some job search and resume writing tips and statistics from the GADOL:
How people are finding their jobs:
Internet search – 3% jobs found here
Company web sites – 8% (and rising)
Newspapers – 5%
Staffing agencies, recruiters, libraries, churches, etc. – 15%
Networking – 80% of jobs filled are NEVER advertised. (Wow.)
So where should you spend most of your time on a job search?
Resume Writing
Write for the HR Manager
– 9 out of 10 resumes don't pass the first screener
– Put specific job at the top of the resume – customize each one
– Include keywords (industry, skills, qualifications, attitude)
Recommended books:
- 101 Best Resumes to Sell Yourself
- 2500 Keywords to Get you Hired
- e-Resumes – The Best Way to Work the Internet
Survey – HR Managers look for
- Job skills – 15%
- Teamwork – 20%
- Attitude – 65%
Resume Tips
- Don't use improper email address for contact information (hotmama at hotmail.com)
- Bold number and email address
- Customize title of resume to job you are applying for at top center of page just under contact information
- Just list jobs in the last 10-15 years unless it's relevant to the job you apply for
- Don't put your year of graduation
Job search and other tips:
Indeed.com – aggregate job search engine (use different keywords for job titles)
11 Alive job search
Order 250 free business cards from VistaPrint and just pay shipping.
Network with everyone you are in contact with.
Write thank you cards – get a pack at the Dollar Store.
Get a memory stick and keep resume and work samples on it.
Other sites I have found while searching:
Jobfox.com – list resume free, show full profile, get text messages when company looks at your listing
Visualcv.com – list resume and portfolio, share through social media
Linkedin – online resume and networking site
Twitter search – search for jobs using keywords like "sales manager" on Twitter
Social mention – social media search engine – search sites for jobs and set up alerts
See my original job search post here – Laid off? Job looking shaky? Now what do you do? 5 Tips to Build Your Network Right Now.
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Tags: employment, find a job, job search, job tips, laid off, layoff, linkedin, network, networking, twitter
Laid off? Job looking shaky? Now what do you do? 5 Tips to Build Your Network Right Now.
Posted by gurnage
If you are reading this, then I am very sorry for what you are going through. Allow yourself time to mourn being laid off and feeling bad. It is part of the process. Just know that it will get better.
I have been laid off twice in my thirtysomething life. It sucks, and no matter what anyone says, you take it personally. Here are some things that will help you build your network if you are laid off or think you might lose your job in the near future. (Everyone should already be building their network a little bit each day, even if you don't need one right now.)
1) Create accounts (if you do not already have them) on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter. Post your profile and mention in your status that you are on the job hunt and for what particular job/industry you are in. Your network is anyone and everyone that you know and making these connections can be valuable in many ways. Search for friends and previous coworkers on LinkedIn & FB, join relevant industry groups, ask and answer questions and get references on LinkedIn, follow industry leaders and people in your profession on Twitter and join in on the conversation.
2) List your resume on job boards – Monster, Careerbuilder, JobFox.com, Craigslist, etc.. Don't just list what tasks you did at previous jobs. Think benefits. What skills can you offer an employer? Think if you were hiring someone, what qualities, experience and strengths would you look for? What do you want in your next job? Is it a good time to make a switch to another career or do you want to stay in the same role? Do some soul searching and talk to friends for advice.
3) Search indeed.com for jobs on multiple web sites. Create email alerts with it and other job search sites. Create Twitter and Google keyword alerts. Search blogs on Technorati about jobs in your industry.
4) Create a blog. Identify and follow/read the leaders in your industry. Read the local newspaper. Start reading and learning all that you can about your industry and write in your blog about it. Share your thoughts and expertise. Link to your profiles on Twitter/Facebook/Linkedin/JobFox listings. Read other blogs and comment on them and link back to your blog. WordPress offers free blogs.
5) Face time. Utilize the resources at the unemployment office, local churches and if your former employer offers job assistance/outreach. Go to local networking meetings and talk to people. Don't just rely on the computer and internet. You need face to face time as well. Ask around for a local recruiter in your industry and make a connection. Check the newspaper for local networking meetings, find tweetups and check meetup.com for local groups of interest. Get a personalized business card at MOO to hand out while networking.
There are so many things you can do. Remember, most jobs are found through networking. Get connected and get going! Today is the first day of the rest of your life.
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Fans will impact the game with Weekly Votes for America's Nominee, America's Have-Nots, America's Care Package, and America's Eviction Vote!
CBS All Access today announced new details about how fans can impact the game throughout the season like never before. For the first time ever, BIG BROTHER fans can watch everything play out live, including the Head of Household (HOH) and Power of Veto competitions, and weekly live evictions. The four new weekly fan votes that CBS All Access subscribers will have at their fingertips are:
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Rajya Sabha has cleared the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill at the national and state levels, along with many other provisions to regulate the unorganised business sector. Local developers and builders said though the implementation of the Act will take a little bit of time, the overall provisions to make the business clean are satisfactory.
"We were certainly looking forward to the development. It is good that the Bill has been finally passed. But it will now go to the President after which its details will be chalked out. We are now awaiting appointment of the Maharashtra state real estate regulatory authority, which would have a greater impact on the business. The bill as well as provisions of the state government are expected to remove ill-practices from the business," said Rajeev Parikh, vice-president of Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations (Credai), Maharashtra chapter.
"Those engaged in malpractices will be automatically eliminated after implementation of the law. Only honest builders will survive. The builders will have to provide whatever they have committed in the original plan. They cannot run away from their responsibilities. The Escrow account provision will ensure that the customers' money is being utilised for the project they have chosen," Parikh added.
The local branch of Credai believes that the builders, who were cheating by selling one flat to many customers, will be restricted from entering the business. "We have only one concern. There is no clarity whether the Act will be applicable for ongoing constructions. If so, then some of the builders may face problems as their work may not be according to the guidelines of the new Act," said Mahesh Yadav, president of Kolhapur Credai.
"We welcome the provisions. The state authority must be established soon so that the builders can judge implementation of the Act," he added.
'Fraternity hopes property sale boom'
As many as 3,500 houses are under construction in the city and adjoining areas in which over Rs 700 crore has been invested, according to Credai. In 2013 and 2014, the business experienced a slump because of which not more than 1,500 units were sold. In 2015 and particularly in the last six months, the business started gathering momentum. Now, the fraternity expects boom in the sale of residential and commercial properties by year-end.


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Liliaceae here include only Erythronium and Lilium; the remaining genera are assigned to Agavaceae, Alliaceae, Asparagaceae, Convallariaceae, Hemerocallidaceae, Hostaceae, Hyacinthaceae, Melanthiaceae, Smilacaceae, and Trilliaceae.
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hi i ammritunjay from bagdogra siliguri r u vlntr for cyclr upto gangtok or bhutan or nepal
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Hey Uttam,
Thanks for letting me know this. I would definitely love to join this ride. If you can email me (firstname.lastname@example.com) the details of the ride, would be great.
Thank you
Hi Uttam, I would have loved to.. However, I am travelling out of Calcutta for the long weekend..As such, I won't be able to join... Kindly keep me updaed with any future events.. I would join the next one... Thx
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Arkansas' own Sonny Burgess died August 18, 2017 at the age of 88 years old. He rocked the Newport area since 1955 and the days of the Rock N' Roll Highway 67. Sonny Burgess and the Pacers recorded hits for SUN Records and played festivals, clubs and shows all over the world.
The band was formed in 1955 at Newport, Arkansas. They had five singles on SUN Records: "Red Headed Woman" b/ "We Wanna Boogie", "Thunderbird", "Ain't Got a Thing", "Buckets Got a Hole In It", and "Sadies Back In Town". They also had a hit in 1965 on Razorback Records with "The Short Squashed Texan". "Red Headed Woman and We Wanna Boogie" has been voted the wildest record ever recorded. Sonny and the Pacers played clubs, festivals, shows, and colleges all over the US and Canada. They were one of the pioneers of rock and roll and traveled with Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, Danny and the Juniors, Conway Twitty, Patsy Cline, Ronnie Hawkins, Billy Lee Riley, Ace Cannon, Charlie Rich, Teddy Riedell, Narvel Felts, and many more.
Several years ago the band reformed to record "They Came From the South" and released another great CD called "Still Rockin' and Rollin". The CD has received rave reviews and in June of 2000 was voted best new album in the country and roots field in Europe. Both CD's feature Sonny Burgess, Bobby Crafford, Jim Aldridge, Fred Douglas, Kern Kennedy, and J.C. Caughron. Charles Watson II plays fiddle on the "Still Rockin' and Rollin'" album.
They have since recorded more CD's and Albums. 2012 had a release on Cleopatra Records "Live At Sun Studio", on LP. In 2013 had a CD released in Sweden on Teddy Records titled "Live In Sweden".
In April of 1999 the Pacers played for a world wide Rockabilly show in Las Vegas and stole the show. In May of 1999, Sonny Burgess was voted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame of Europe. In May of 2000 they played for the Rockabilly Hall of Fame in Jackson, Tennessee along with Narvel Felts, Ace Cannon, The Crickets, The Comets, Brenda Lee, Stan Perkins, D.J. Fontana, Scotty Moore, W.S. Holland, and more.
They were inducted into the Rockabilly Hall Of Fame In Jackson, TN in 2002. In 2007, they were inducted in the Walk Of Fame in Hot Springs, AR. , and also into the Arkansas Entertainers Hall Of Fame, which is located in Pine Bluff, AR.
The Rock and Soul Museum in Memphis also opened in May of 2000 and features a section on the Pacers. In October of 2000 they were asked to play for a special show at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis honoring Sam Philips and his legacy at Sun Records.


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Pyrates Way #28
TheBlackFox replied to TheBlackFox's topic in Pyrate PopHere be the Lowdown on the Gala: WHO WHAT WHERE WHY WHEN INFORMATION. WHO: The Pyrates Way, The Brigands, Capt. Fletcher Moone, Wounded Warriors Project WHAT: The Pyrates 4 Patriots Gala WHERE: The Figure 8 Barn, Wilmington, DE WHY: Celebrating the 10 Year anniversary of The Pyrates Way magazine while raising money for the Wounded Warriors Project. WHEN: 7-Midnight, Saturday, November 14, 2015 ENTERTAINMENT: Captain Flether Moone of The Pyrates Royale (the original pirate band, formed over 30 years ago) will EmCee the Gala and entertain as well (you might even learn a bit about beer in process). He will, of course, introduce The Brigands, the Devil's House Band, and true pirate entertainers. With each set of music and laughs, the boys from Long Island (and Key West) will get bawdier and bawdier as midnight approaches. Ye might even see the Commodore himself jump on the stage to provide entertainment during the breaks. PLUS there are a few surprise guests! VITTLES and LIBATIONS: FREE eats and OPEN BAR, no skimping on our mates when rum is concerned. Expect the best food a pyrate ever et, mixed with the libations to soothe any freebooter. We've segretated the eats from the dance floor (the venue can hold up to 3,000 folks) and will provide a huge projection screen with full stereo so even when yer fillin' yer gob with meat, you won't miss what be going on the stage. Please note that due to the ADULT nature of this gala, no one under 21 will be given entrance. BOOTY: Thar will be a 50/50 raffle with 1/2 of the pot going to benefit The Wounded Warrior Project and the other half to the lucky pyrate/wench who wins it. Door Prizes will be given out throughout the night with each prize worth at least $50 and most worth much more (such as a treasure box full of $100 in US gold dollar coins!) Each guest will receive a booty bag filled with treasures, magazines, pirate music CDs and more. Ye will also get a special pirate lanyard to hold yer attendence ID (to get you in and out of the event), a collecible ticket with pirate hologram, and a full-color brochure about the event. HONOR During the Gala we will take a moment to honor all of the warriors who've given up parts of their bodies and minds in order to allow us to party as pirates. Without them protecting our freedoms, we would not be able to do any of this. DRESS CODE. This is a formal gala, so we'd like you to dress your very best for the event.PYRATE & WENCH: Please dress in your very best pirate or wench garb. No dirty pirates or deck hands allowed. This be a fancy landlubber ball, mates.CLASS A/DRESS BLUES: If you're active duty, reserves, or retired, feel free to wear your best dress uniform and we'll take time to thank you for your service during the evening.RENAISSANCE/KILTS: Fancy Renaissance noble wear is acceptable but no rags or peasant wear. Kilts must be dress (no utilikilts or sports kilts). Proper noble Renaissance doublet or Prince Charlie jacket required.SUITS & DRESSES: Think proper wedding attire and you're on the right track. This means formal dresses for the ladies and suit and tie for the men. HOTELS & SHUTTLEBUS.We will have special rates for two local hotels for our ticketed guests. We will also be using those hotels' shuttles and/or bus limos to cart people back and forth from the event and their lodging. TICKET GUIDELINES.Tickets to this grand gala are only $40 per person. . . or come as a couple and only pay $35 each . . . . volunteer an hour of your time at the gala and pay only $30 . . . or bring yer crew (10 per table) and ye all get a huge discount, just fer buying in bulk! The name on yer ticket MUST match yer state/federal photo ID, thus there be no trading of tickets. If coming as a couple or crew, we shall require the names of all the interested partying mates. WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT.Mission: To honor and empower Wounded Warriors.Vision: To foster the most successful, well-adjusted generation of wounded service members in our nation's history.Purpose: To raise awareness and enlist the public's aid for the needs of injured service members. --- To help injured service members aid and assist each other. --- To provide unique, direct programs and services to meet the needs of injured service members.http://WWW.WOUNDEDWARRIORPROJECT.ORG/ THE PYRATES WAY 10th ANNIVERSARY.With over two and a quarter MILLION downloads to date, The Pyrates Way has become the world's longest-lasting pirates magazine in history. This gala is a way to show all of our readers thanks and to raise money for our injured troops. Our event is proud to be listed as an official fundraiser of Wounded Warrior Project.http://WWW.PYRATESWAY.COM/ GET YER TICKETS NOW! THE FIRST 25 TICKETS WILL BE CONSIDERED VIP GUESTS AND WILL SIT AMONGST THE ENTERTAINERS AND RECEIVE A SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE T SHIRT NOT OFFERED TO ANYONE ELSE! http://www.pyrates4patriots.orgbe the address upon the aetherweb.
Pyrates Way #28
TheBlackFox posted a topic in Pyrate PopThe Pyrates Way Issue number 28 is now available for FREE Download. http://www.pyratesway.com/GREEN/PYRATESWAY28.pdf Inside you'll find articles about the Tricorn, The TV show Firefly, Captain Morgan (the pyrate AND the rum), and much, much more! HUGE PYRATES WAY NEWS ON TWO FRONTS! TWO MILLION DOWNLOADS!. As of the first of June, we've counted 2,354,427 downloads of The Pyrates Way since going fully digital a few years ago. Check out our STATISTICS page to see how your favorite issue fairs against the others. (ALL stats are verified by WebSite Source) PYRATES 4 PATRIOTS GALA!. The date's been set for November 14, 2015 and will feature Captain Fletcher Moone of the Pyrates Royale as EmCee and The Brigands. There will be an OPEN bar and lots of great eats. All ticket holders will receive a collectible ticket, full-color program, and lots of treasure and booty. The Gala not only celbrates the TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY of The Pyrates Way but we'll be raising money for the Wounded Warriors Project to help our returning injured troops get their lives back on track. Details will be found at http://www.pyrates4patriots.org/.
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TheBlackFox replied to Mission's topic in Pyrate PopIt's from a page appearing in the London News in the late 1860s, illustrated by Forester. I have it somewhere in my files if you want to see a scan of the original printing. . . I can post it here.
Get to Readin' Pyrates Way #19
TheBlackFox posted a topic in Pyrate PopPYRATES WAY ISSUE # 19 IS AVAILABLE! Inside you can check out the truth behind the Piratz Tavern/Bar Rescue saga or read the curious tale of Captain Kidd or re-live the Pirates Third Salty Ball and a lot more. The issue is jam-packed with piratey-goodness so download yours NOW!http://www.pyratesway.com/GREEN/PYRATESWAY19.pdf
We've got a total of eight podcasts up with five available from iTunes so far. I shooting for 10 by the weekend before I gave my voice a rest. Let me know what you think! http://www.pyratesway.com/podcast.html
Pyrates Way Issue #17 NOW AVAILABLE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD
TheBlackFox posted a topic in The Thieves MarketPYRATES WAY #17 IS READY FOR DOWNLOAD! Get your copy by clicking here for FREE! http://www.pyratesway.com/GREEN/PYRATESWAY17.pdf Just download and it's yours! After you have it, you can read it whenever you'd like, even without an internet connection! Let us know what you think please.
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TheBlackFox posted a topic in Captain TwillHelp out with one of the most serious topics we've ever covered in The Pyrates Way magazine. (reposted everywhere to get the most responses. ========================================= t's time to get all yer piratical input for an article I'm working on for the January issue of ThePyrates Way. The idea comes from an email we received a month ago about the validity of pirate re-enactors. QUESTION ONE: Why aren't you realistic Pirates? To be a real pirate you need to answer YES to at least two of these three questions: 1) Have you ever raped a woman? 2) Have you ever boarded a craft at sea and taken all of their goods? 3) Have you ever killed a man? Can you say you're historically correct if you've not done any of those, especially if you're of higher rank in your crew? We all know that Hollywood has tempered the actions of pirates but by all historical accounts the bastards were mean, villainous and downright evil! We also know what forced a man to piracy but that doesn't give the OK to rape, pillage and plunder. . . . so are you a true re-enactor? . . .or are you more afraid of a long prison sentence? I mean we all make sacrifices for our art. . . why aren't you folks doing your job? QUESTION TWO: Why would you want to emulate such a bad group of people? We don't see Nazi, Slaveowner, Conquestador, Inquisitor, or Cannibal re-enactors. Why do bloodthirsty, drunken pirates get a pass? QUESTION THREE: Where should the line be drawn in re-enacting when it comes to being morally acceptable to demonstrate? Is it just the action/adventure of being a pirate that makes it OK to emulate? Does the instruction of period maritime arts really matter in today's world? At what point (inside the law) do you stop being your pirate re-enactor and be a concerned human being? All of the answers will go into the article of which I'll edit to make flow a bit better than choppy questions and answers. Everyone who responds will get a byline credit in the article. Please share and cross-post everywhere pirates meet and have the answers either added to this thread or emailed to me at: email@example.com Thanx so much mates! 4
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Marlis has served on numerous community and professional boards at the local and state level including United Way, Junior Achievement, the Mid-Columbia Reading Foundation, and the S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Advisory Board in partnership with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and Washington State University-Tri Cities. She has made numerous presentations at state and national conferences on issues of middle school accountability and instructional focus and leadership.
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Adobe Audition CC Review | Top Podcast Production Processes
There are so many options out there for recording and editing audio these days. Adobe Audition Creative Cloud is one of them, and it's considered a "premium" option for a couple of reasons.
Firstly, it's an immensely powerful, intuitive, and flexible DAW ("DAW" stands for "Digital Audio Workstation", by the way).
Secondly, it costs a monthly subscription fee to use it.
Whilst I know I can record and edit audio for free with Audacity, or pay a one-off fee and get Reaper, I've always stuck with Audition over the years.
There's no single "correct" DAW to use though. It's really more about how you use them.
If you stick with one and really master it, it'll save you time in the long run, and mean that you're getting an optimal audio quality for your show.
In this review I'm going to talk you through some of my favourite features and processes when it comes to podcasting with Adobe Audition. If you've ended up here, not entirely sold on Audition, then feel free to check out our main Podcast software article.
But, if you're here for the full lowdown on Audition itself, then let's start by taking a look at the costs of running this software…
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Adobe Audition Pricing
The monthly cost of Adobe Audition CC is $29.99 or £30.34, though an Annual Plan paid on a monthly basis drops to $19.99 or £19.97
The prepaid annual cost of Adobe Audition CC is $239.88 or £238.42
Adobe also offers an 'All Apps' package, which gives you access to over 20 apps (including Audition, Photoshop, and Illustrator)
The monthly cost of Adobe's All Apps package is $74.99 or £75.85, though an Annual Plan paid on a monthly basis drops to $49.99 or £49.94
The prepaid annual cost of Adobe's All Apps package is $599.88 or £596.33
Students and teachers qualify for a discount with the All Apps package. Here, the monthly cost is $19.99 or £16.24 and the annual cost is $239.88 or £196.30.
Adobe Audition is one of those programs that you can discover new features each time you open it. There isn't much you can't do in there.
So instead of trying to run through absolutely everything, I thought I'd list my favourite and most commonly used processes instead.
I use these for a wide variety of different podcasts. From single voice shows such as Podcraft, to multi-cast and fully soundscaped audio dramas like Hostile Worlds.
Multitrack Recording
Having the ability to record on multiple tracks with separate microphones can give you a lot of flexibility and control.
You can set gain levels appropriate to each person's voice, then give them individual EQ and processing treatment in post-production.
When making audio dramas, I'll often record groups of actors straight into Adobe Audition's multitrack. The feature can be equally useful when recording a 'roundtable' style discussion show too.
Clip & Track Effects
During the editing process I'll apply a variety of effects to my audio clips.
In Adobe Audition, you can apply effects to the entire track, or to individual clips themselves. These effects can be anything from compression and EQ, to reverb or telephone filter effects.
These are completely non-destructive, so they won't permanently make any changes to your clips, and you can easily toggle effects on and off.
Adaptive Noise Reduction
A lot of podcasters use dynamic mics which can mean there's a certain level of hiss under their audio.
Noise reduction is great for cleaning this up. Traditionally this process works by manually taking a sample (around 20 seconds) of the type of 'noise' you want to remove, then applying it to the entire clip.
Audition's Adaptive Noise Reduction process runs as a track effect in the multitrack though. Even with it's default settings it cleans up vocal tracks brilliantly. You can then export these tracks to make a new "clean" version of the audio to work with.
This adapts to the noise level underneath the vocals as it processes. So even if you were adjusting your gain a lot during the recording, Adaptive Noise Reduction will – funnily enough – adapt to the variations.
Spectral Analysis
Whilst constant hiss is one form of unwanted noise, the other is the isolated sounds of things in the background during your recording. This could be anything from a dog barking, to a phone ringing.
If such a noise happens at the same time as someone is talking, and what they're saying is imperative to the conversation, then you can't edit it out in the traditional 'cut' sense.
With spectral analysis though, you can look at the audio in frequency form, pick out the unwanted sound, and literally rub it out.
Like any type of restoration work, there's limits, but there's times where this process can work like magic and really help you out in a pinch.
Each clip and track inside Audition's multitrack has "envelope" lines running through them. On the clips themselves, you can add keyframes to these envelopes, which give you complete control over volume levels and the ability to pan the audio from left to right.
Under each track there's also a dropdown area with a "Show Envelopes" menu.
This gives you the option to do this work on the track, rather than the clip itself. Meaning you can swap out different clips and still have these volume and panning changes in place.
Here, you can also control an EQ envelope. This is great if you don't want to apply a certain EQ setting to the entire track, but would like to spot-treat certain areas.
Most commonly in podcasting, envelopes are used to control the volume levels of music and music beds, fading out, fading in, and "ducking" under speech.
Match Loudness
Volume levels can be problematic for podcasters. There's the potential variations from segment to segment, episode to episode, and show to show.
The overall "loudness" of a piece of audio is commonly measured in LUFS. Unfortunately, there are about 10 different "industry standard" agreements on how loud a podcast should be, depending on who you ask.
These commonly range from -16LUFS (pretty loud) to -24LUFS (pretty quiet). I tend to compromise with -19LUFS.
Whatever you opt for though, setting your loudness couldn't be easier in Adobe Audition. You just drag your file into the Match Loudness window, type in "-19" or whatever you decide to shoot for, hit Run, and away you go.
Essential Sound
The Essential Sound panel has helped simplify Adobe Audition, and makes it much more accessible to beginners.
It's basically another way of adding effects to your clips, but in a much more guided way.
It works by selecting a clip in your multitrack, and assigning a category to it. These are Dialogue, Music, SFX, and Ambience.
Once selected, each category has a plethora of effects you can choose from. In Dialogue, for example, you'll find things like "Make Distant", "Over the Intercom", or even "Podcast Voice".
And in SFX you'll find things like "In a Large Room", or "From Outside".
You can also use the Essential Sound controls to adjust and set clip volume, panning, and reverb levels.
Adobe Audition Review – Summary
These are some of the main reasons I choose to subscribe to Adobe Creative Cloud and use Adobe Audition for my podcast production.
I'm not the biggest fan of subscription models, but the regular updates mean I always have the most up-to-date version, with any new features they've rolled out.
It also means I can access things like Photoshop and Premier Pro – programs I could never afford to buy outright.
If you're a complete beginner with no previous audio experience and looking to start your first podcast, then I'd always recommend testing the water with Audacity. It's free, and although nowhere near as powerful and flexible as Audition, you can still manage a lot on there. See our Audacity Vs Audition comparison for more info.
But if you're looking to step up your game, streamline your workflow, and really improve the quality of your podcast, then I'd encourage you to give Adobe Audition a try!
If you want to learn Audition from scratch too, then check out Mike Russell's Getting Started with Adobe Audition course, inside The Podcast Host Academy.


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With an increasing focus on sustainability within the community, many people are considering the impact their fuel consumption has on the environment and this can be a significant factor when choosing between a diesel or petrol engine. Today, we'll be taking a closer look at diesel fuel and the impact it has on the environment.
Diesel fuel and the environment
Unfortunately, diesel fuel has a reputation for being 'dirty' and many people assume it pollutes more than petrol. This comes from the early days of diesel fuel where it was true that diesel engines were loud and emitted large amounts of black smoke which would leave everything covered in soot. This is a reputation that diesel fuel has found difficult to shake. However, diesel fuel has a rather undeserved reputation for being unclean.
Diesel engines are well known for being more efficient that their petrol counterparts. This ability to achieve better mileage means less fuel needs to be used in the day to day running of diesel vehicles. Diesel fuel also produces minimal carbon monoxide which means fewer greenhouse gases are emitted.
Not only does diesel fuel give increased efficiency and reduced carbon monoxide emissions, the increasing popularity of diesel engines has meant that technological advances are producing even cleaner engines. New direct injection devices monitor fuel combustion via a computer for greater efficiency and additional devices such as CRT particulate filters and catalytic converters reduce soot, carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon emissions. Continued research is also taking place to develop cleaner forms of diesel fuel such as ultra-low sulphur diesel.
Refining crude oil into diesel fuel is also cheaper and simpler compared to producing petrol fuel. This means that fewer emissions are produced in the production of diesel fuel itself.
If you and your business are concerned about the environmental impact of using diesel fuel for your vehicles and machinery, remember that there are positive steps you can take to reduce your carbon footprint through carbon neutral schemes. These schemes mean that your business can offset the emissions you produce which means your business operations don't impact on the environment.
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At Perth based Diesel West Mechanical Services, we provide mobile diesel engine servicing and repairs for your diesel vehicles and machinery. We provide services throughout the Perth metro area and also provide some regional services upon request. Our diesel mechanics are experts at fault diagnosis and repairs so you can be assured that your diesel equipment is running at its best. Don't hesitate to speak to one of our experienced mechanics today.
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We just completed our 4th annual I/O Performance Survey from 870 IT Professionals. This is one of the industry's largest studies of its kind and reveals the latest trends in applications driving performance demands, and how IT Professionals are responding.The survey results consist of 20 detailed questions designed to identify the impact of I/O growth in the modern IT environment. In addition to multiple choice questions, the survey included optional open responses, allowing a respondent to provide commentary on why they selected a particular answer. All of the individual responses have been compiled across 68 pages to help readers dive deeply into any question.The most interesting year over year take away when comparing the 2018 report against the 2017 report is that IT Professionals cite worsening performance from applications sitting on MS-SQL despite larger investments in multi-core servers and all-flash storage. More than 1 in 4 respondents cite staff and customer complaints regarding sluggish SQL queries and reports. No Condusiv customer was included in the survey.Below is a word cloud representing hundreds of answers to visually show the applications IT Pros are having the most trouble to support from a performance standpoint.
To see what has either grown or shrunk, below is the same word cloud from 2017 responses.
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Photographer's Note
Tomato seller is sorting his goods before the market become busy in the morning.
The word tomato comes from a word in the Nahuatl language, tomatl.
As you know the tomato is native to South America and a prehistoric introduction to Central America and Southern parts of North America... more info on [Wikipedia]
Many cheers you to all,
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Copyright © 2009 - All rights reserved. The photos taken by photographer ( Ertugrul Kilic ) are registered, digitally watermarked and under copyrighted. Use in any form (web, paper publication, any manipulations or otherwise) is strictly forbidden without the written permission of the photographer Ertugrul Kilic. To contact with photographer please use his info page parbo on TrekEarth.
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amazon (12112) 2009-03-02 8:15
genis acidaki domateslerin guzelligi harika,bambaska bir guzellikle yansiyor tarafimiza...mr tomato'nun hareketi tam zamaninda yakalanmis,simetrik dizilis ve tezgahin karede yer alis sekli nefis bir geometri...
saylan-cb (12738) 2009-03-02 8:17
Merhaba Ertuğrul Bey,
Çok güzel açıdan alınmış muhteşem bir pazar kompozisyonu.Renkli ve cıvıl cıvıl bir sunum olmuş.
Ellerinize sağlık,
İyi akşamlar.
Flavia (10352) 2009-03-02 8:30
Hi Ertugrul,
Another nice picture in this colorful market. Well composed picture placing the tomato stall in a triangle. The slight mouvement of the seller hands add a nice dynamic to the scene.
tober (8797) 2009-03-02 8:32
Domatesler o kadar canlı ve güzel duruyorlar ki, bir iki tane alıp, o kendine has kokusunu teneffüs edip, beyaz peynir ve çayla yiyesi geliyor insanın. Domateslerin bu güzel ve estetik dizilişi için satıcının da hakkını teslim etmek gerekir bence. Elinize sağlık.
sacavem (18620) 2009-03-02 8:52
Olá Ertugrul,
Una muy bonita imagen del día a día en un mercado con unos colores muy buenos.
Un saludo,
rodgerg (55767) 2009-03-02 8:57
Hello Ertugrul,
A scene of everyday's life very well collected. I like especillay the great prospect thanks a POV very well selected, the colours ( especially the beautiful red well collected) and the garphic effect.
Best regards,
Wanda1 (15142) 2009-03-02 9:03
Hi Ertugrul,
All the vegetables are lined up so perefctly in rows and stacks, it must take a long time to set up every morning. Great use of wide angle to get it all in and forming a triangle in the composition. Nice natural colours for this great daily life market scene.
lucasgalodoido (26324) 2009-03-02 9:43
Hi Ertugrul,
very interesting scene of this market, I´d like of the perspective of wide angle 10mm lens and satured colors of tomatoes. Great job, my friend.
pauloog (11751) 2009-03-02 10:15
Hello ertugrul,
Very good point of view and persperctive focusing on the tomatoes that are ordered in mathematical fashion.
Well done.
Kielia (24077) 2009-03-02 10:44
Hi Ertugrul,
great title, he really must be obsessed with tomatoes! You have chosen an excellent POV to demonstrate his eagerness to arrange all fruits properly. It is incredible! Very nice photo work! TFS!
Warm regards
leo61 (0) 2009-03-02 10:47
Hi Ertugrul!
Excellent POV for this nice shot from the market.
I like a lot this arrangement of tomatoes,his pose and the contrast with the other,green vegetables.
carper (96) 2009-03-02 10:55
very nice one Ertugrul,
marvelous point of view, good composition and the colors I like it a lot, good photo job here, have a nice day.
regard Jaap
gokanlam (6605) 2009-03-02 12:47
domateslerin canliligi ve tazeligine bayildim Ertugrul Bey.. genis aciyi her yerde kullanabilme durumunuz cok guzel, her seferinde de sonuc müthis oluyor.. farkli bir etki ve derinlik var tabi.. elinize saglik,
umutlu101 (13629) 2009-03-02 13:29
temmuz ayinin domatesleri,bu kirmiziligi bugünlerde bulmak kolay degil.
genis açi iyi kullanilmis ama sagdaki bosluk kompozisyonu olumsuz etkiliyor bence!
Morac (27725) 2009-03-02 13:35
Hello Ertugrul,
A scene of everyday's life very well collected.
Very good point of view .
bostankorkulugu (42782) 2009-03-02 14:24
i like that big blue "V" and the red dots filling it!...>:P...
çok şık bir kare olmuş ertuğrul bey... elinize sağlık...
PaulVDV (49032) 2009-03-02 14:42
Hello Ertuğrul,
I believe two things make this picture wonderful:
First the way the market seller lines up his tomatoes in rows and levels.
Secondly the perfect angle you've chosen to present this market booth on its best.
Best regards, Paul
paura (25796) 2009-03-02 16:25
Excellent photojob on your Sigma 10-20mm. A very beautiful and well composed photography, friend. Well done!
gervaso (27609) 2009-03-02 16:57
Hello, Ertugrul!
Interesting perspective, in spite of the little distortion it causes. The colors are great, and the tomatoes, well positioned in lines, make your picture more interesting. Good job!
cak (4931) 2009-03-02 19:32
yusyuvarlak domateslerin piramit görünümlü sunumu pazar yerinin geometrik efekti olmuş
berek (50508) 2009-03-02 20:27
Merhaba Ertuğrul,
geniş açıyla tam yerinden çekilince çok güzel bir görüntü çıkmış ortaya . kırmızı süper. eline sağlık. selamlar.
azaf1 (15929) 2009-03-02 23:56
Good morning friend
A real nice one from the fresh vegetable market series. I like the graphism and the bright colors.
Have a good week and TFS
jhm (192959) 2009-03-03 4:30
Hello Ertugrul,
This man is a great artist how he the tomatos can pile up.
Perspective and depth are very well.
Excellent captured lovely composed and very well presentation.
Very well done, TFS.
Best regards,
Ertugrul Bey merhaba,
Genis aciyla harika bir pazar goruntusu elde etmissiniz. Renkler de nefis,
Elinize saglik,
Scharan (14144) 2009-03-03 10:04
Olá Ertugrul
O que me chama a atenção nesta foto é o capricho, a arrumação dos legumes que o rapaz faz com gosto e dedicação. As cores estão belas e o contraste do verde com o vermelho forte do tomate também chama a atenção.
Parabéns, belo trabalho.
Merhaba Ertuğrul Abi,
Rengarenk bir pazar görüntüsü. İnsan düzenli ve disiplinli olunca iş yerinin pazar yeri olması fark etmez. Ellerine sağlık, güzel bir kompozisyon.
Selam ve saygılarımla...
Ali Rıza
ilDottore (5252) 2009-03-04 1:44
Hi Ertugrul,
In my language tomato is: POMIDOR! :)
Excellent composition, eye-catching colours, and wonderfully captured hard work of this veggies seller!
You have to agree - he is also some kind of artist!:)
Best Regards, Maestro!
fulvio52 (8314) 2009-03-04 3:08
Merhaba, Ertugrul.
Very creative use of the wide angle, with as a result a perfectly framed, catchy and colorful triangle of vegetables on display. A nice daily-life and a composition that perfectly renders the busy early morning market atmosphere, TFS! Have a good day, my friend. I'll see ya soon. Greetings from an extremely grey Amsterdam,
danos (110395) 2009-03-04 9:34
Hola Ertugrul,
nice the use of the wide lens that create a impressive corner in the bench of the greengrocer.I like the title of your photo,as the way that arrange his merchandise.Well done.
Charo (51212) 2009-03-04 11:13
Hello Ertugrul,
I love the perspective chosen for this great post very tasty tomatoes.
Excellent perspective and depth.
Best regards,
ahmetgedikli (25609) 2009-03-05 5:05
Ağbi ara sıra bizim memlekete de uğruyorsun! Pazarlarda ışık şartlarından dolayı fotoğraf çekmek zor gerçekten...
Ellerine sağlık, selamlar.
toto (0) 2009-03-05 13:30
belle photo de ce marché et de ces légumes si bien achalandés.
Jolies couleurs fraiches et excelente prise du rangement de ces tomates.
Espèrons que aucune personne ne prendra une du dessous.
Merci de ce partage qui rend homage a ces gens qui travaillent très dur.
Amitiés Thomas
gunbud (34066) 2009-03-05 16:46
Hi Ertugrul,
You have done a very skifull job of light management bringing out vivid colors and wonderfully sharp details to this attractive display of delicious looking produce.
The tomatoes are wonderfully presented by the talented vendor.
Regards, Tom
ribeiroantonio (22730) 2009-03-05 21:12
This guy is very keen with the tomato presentation. Imagine the time spent to get all the tomatoes in order!
The shot is excellent and the colours are really natural. Well done.
messenger1 (1033) 2009-03-07 11:23
Greetings, Ertugrul -
Fine use of the wide-angle to capture the amazing color and graphic perfection of these carefully stacked tomatoes. Fine colors and sharpness, great eye to see this image.
ElAprendiz (30) 2009-03-07 12:36
Hello Ertugrul:
I like this shot. I personally, and I do not know if you did, I'd like to make a rapprochement with my lens just for tomatoes, which are arranged symmetrically in a row and I had quite a big effect resulting graph.
In addition, the composition is well balanced, light handling very appropriate and striking scene. Thanks for sharing, my friend
Atousa (7131) 2009-03-08 6:20
Salam Ertugrul,
Very nice daily life shot showing the market n some sellers..this seller has a good taste it seems!..a colorful , live n refreshing shot with nice natural colours a good framing..tfs
Best regards, A
Benedict (7076) 2009-03-08 10:23
shiny, fresh veggies, a pleasing sight! i like the vendor placed in the center of the frame surrounded by all these bounties!
gracious (20025) 2009-03-08 10:50
Merhaba Ertugrul,
Loved the angle to capture this beautiful daily life shot! very neat and clean tomato seller with perfect stacking up of them! a very pleasant place to get my vege if I am there!
many thanks for the wonderful sharing
warmest regards and a hug from Tony
ciakgiak (30) 2009-03-08 12:06
Hello dear Ertugrul,
I love this fantastic POV with the tomatoes in the FG, I have a similar photo that soon or later I will post.
You catched a really great moment with an excellent timing. Great image indeed.
Best regards.
Juntas (7960) 2009-03-10 3:39
Hi Ertugrul. This is a wonderful perspective. GReat colors in this daily life scene with dificult light conditions. Well done. Paulo
devimeuxbe (58557) 2009-03-11 13:55
Hi Ertugrul
How are you ? I like this amazing portrait of Mr Tomato. The cropping on this pyramid is very nice vith the red V;
Did you receive my last Email. Do you know when you will go to Albina ?
Have a nice day
cfreire (11741) 2009-03-13 13:48
Hi Ertugrul,
Very, very interesting your capture! I've enjoyed a lot of your pov because it brought out the red tomatoes in excellent perspective. Creative and minimalistic. Good job! Best regards, Consuelo
stego (24132) 2009-03-15 16:23
Olá Ertuğrul,
Another good tittle would be "the tomato castle". Colour, graphics, life! A great eye catcher, masterfully composed, as usual. You exploited very cleverly the ultra wide angle, that stall looks like a powerful ship coming at us. :-) It's also very interesting to appreciate the life of that colourful market.
Um abraço, José.
Hi Ertugrul,
First of all thank you for this interesting history on the tomato, a fruit that I love much... A nice shot at wide angle which gives a nice side effect of space on the market. Great enhancement of the stall seller who presents his goods. I love the colors. Thank you Ertugrul.
With all my friendships and soon
Silvio1953 (193169) 2009-03-17 12:51
Ciao Parbo, splendido uso del grandangolo, bella composizione , di vita quotidiana dai fantastici colori, bravo, ciao Silvio
You chose a very good angle to take this shot with the impressive,red and attractive red
tomatoes..Simple photo but well done and well seen
regards and compliments
scalerman (26900) 2009-04-09 13:26
E: POV and wide-angle are the stars of this symmetrical tour de force. congrats. c
sufi (9588) 2009-04-20 9:14
Sevgili Ertugrul Bey,
Böyle taze sebzeleri, hele domatesleri görünce insanin uzanip alasi geliyor. Türkiye'nin bu pazar fotograflari
oldukca meshur. Hele böyle güzel fotograflar olunca...
Ellerinize saglik...
Saglicakla kalin..
fritzi007 (14698) 2009-05-15 14:29
Hello Ertugrul!
This seller is an artist! How small the world is (Suriname - Indonesian)
Best Wishes
daddo (28722) 2009-07-17 2:01
Merhaba Ertugrul. I love the humour in your title compared to the seriousness with which the fellow arranges his tomatoes. Great POV that emphasizes the task.Regards. Klaudio.
Iyi aksamlar Ertuğrul,
a very well selected pov to show this artist arranging carefully his tomatoes, a typical market scene you can find at turkish markets.
I like the way u concentrated on the red with the different greens around.
Photo Information
- Copyright: Ertugrul Kilic (parbo) (11092)
- Genre: People
- Medium: Color
- Date Taken: 2008-07-17
- Categories: Daily Life, Food
- Camera: Nikon D2Xs, Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC, Digital RAW
- Exposure: f/6.3, 1/30 seconds
- More Photo Info: view
- Photo Version: Original Version
- Theme(s): Mille et une tomates [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2009-03-02 8:13
- Favorites: 1 [view]
- To fritzi007: How small the world is (Suriname - Indonesian (1)
by parbo, last updated 2009-05-15 07:39


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Patti Smith, David Byrne, Antony Remember Lou Reed
Photo (c) Timothy Greenfield-Sanders
Following words from David Bowie, Morrissey, and John Cale, the outpouring of tributes to the late Lou Reed has continued.
Patti Smith, one of Reed's contemporaries in the 1970s downtown scene, offered a statement to Rolling Stone, highlighting the mark Reed left on her performing:
Lou was a very special poet – a New York writer in the way that Walt Whitman was a New York poet. One thing I got from Lou, that never went away, was the process of performing live over a beat, improvising poetry, how he moved over three chords for 14 minutes. That was a revelation to me.
Smith also gave an interview to Billboard, discussing the first time she saw the Velvet Underground perform, as well as the impact Reed had on her life. She told Billboard:
So many of us have benefited from the work he has done. We all owe him a debt. Most of us that owe a debt are not very happy to own up to it. Sometimes you like to imagine that you did everything on your own. But I think with Lou that everyone will stand in line to say thank you, in their own way.
David Byrne, too, offered thoughts to Rolling Stone, describing his relationship with Reed from the 70s to today. "His work and that of the Velvets was a big reason I moved to NY and I don't think I'm alone there," he said. "We wanted to be in a city that nurtured and fed that kind of talent."
He said that Reed offered advice to Byrne and the Talking Heads early on in their career, and called Reed "one of our heroes" and commended his unending curiosity for new music.
Antony Hegarty, of Antony and the Johnsons, shared a heartfelt statement on Facebook, along with a photo of himself, Reed, David Bowie, Bette Midler, and Laurie Anderson at Carnegie Hall with jazz singer Little Jimmy Scott:
Lou was like a father to me. I have never felt so perceived and loved for who I actually am by a man than by Lou Reed. He fought tirelessly for me to have a place in the daylight culture. My career would never have taken off without Lou's tremendous influence. Those close to Lou knew him as a lion-hearted and intensely caring friend. When discussing death a couple of weeks ago, he told me that I was focussed on the wrong thing. His goal especially recently has been to exercise his mental discipline to stay in the present and not be held hostage by fear of an illusory future. He faced death with dignity and courage, and even then remained a teacher and mentor to me. i miss him with all my heart. It is hard for me to reconcile that such a giant could really be gone.
Revisit Stuart Berman's Afterword on Lou Reed here, and watch Patti Smith, David Byrne, John Cale, David Bowie, Jim Carroll, and many more offer thoughts on Lou Reed in the 1998 documentary Rock and Roll Heart:


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American culture tends to perceive celebrities not only a being "famous", but also as some sort of "role model". Role Models are mostly depicted as positive influences, but often our "role models" have less positive and often quite sinister traits. After all, "copycat" crimes are crimes that mirror someone else's well reported and sensational crime or criminal.
Criminals have also achieved "celebrity" status as well. Al Capone was as famous gangster who achieved the same sort of media attention and fame as Clark Gable did at the same time; and the list of "famous gangsters like Al Capone who achieved "legendary status" is far longer that the list of humatarians in the same era. Even today, for every movie about a saint, there are three movies about sinners.
Of course, the term "celebrity" encompasses a rather broad category. Anyone can become a "celebrity" if they get enough media attention; and the media thrives on "celebrity", either invented or real, or positive or negative. Both Mother Teresa and Charles Manson, in their own way, were "celebrities"; they both "did things" that brought "attention to themselves.
If it seems that there are more Charles Manson's than Mother Teresa's depicted in our media, it's because people are basically attracted to people who do things we can't and /or wouldn't do. We feel validated when the "bad guy" gets his punishment; but inspired as we are by the saint's inspirational and healing powers or the heroes courage and cunning, we also feel guilty and inadequate that we cannot do the same.
Our fascination with the "the Bad Guys" is essentially the same feeling we get when we visit Lion Cage at the zoo. We're fascinated seeing them at close range, but we don't want to be in the cage with them.


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The latest single from Brooklyn/San Francisco post punk weirdos, Bad Bibles. If the rest of their new record sounds even half as good as this single we're in for something spectacular. Head over to their Bandcamp page to download this track for free and get more info on future releases.
- Steve


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What is Xarelto?
Xarelto (generic name rivaroxaban) is a blood thinning drug developed by Johnson & Johnson owed subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies and Bayer Healthcare Companies. Xarelto is administered to reduce the risk of blood clots for patients with Atrial fibrillation (AFib) and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Pulmonary Embolism (PE), as well as people recovering from Hip or Knee Replacement Surgeries. It's manufacturers' are trying to expand on its list of approved uses.
Xarelto is one of three new drugs (the others being Pradaxa and Eliquis) seeking to gain a portion of the potential $10 billion market for this new brand of pharmaceuticals. The prevailing treatment for decades has been Warfarin (marketed under the name Coumadin); Xarelto offers patients less intensive monitoring than Coumadin as one of its signal benefits. Unlike Coumadin, however, which has been generic for years and costs about $200 per year, Xarelto and Pradaxa can cost consumers (as well as the U.S. government and insurance companies) up to $3,000 per patient in annual costs.
Xarelto Lawsuits
Xarelto has recently been linked to internal bleeding and other serious side effects. These serious internal bleeding events can be extremely difficult to treat. Warning signs and symptoms of serious internal bleeding may include:
- Discolored urine (blood in the urine)
- Red or black-colored stool
- Vomiting or coughing up blood
- Frequent nose bleeds or gum bleeding
- Weakness and swelling in the extremities
- Any other unusual bleeding
Xarelto is said to present less of a risk of bleeding in the brain than warfarin when given to AFib patients. The trouble is that, as with Pradaxa and Eliquis, Xarelto may cause more serious bleeding events in other regions of the body. In turn, these bleeding events may be more difficult to treat. With Coumadin, which thins the blood by blocking Vitamin K, administering a bleeding patient Vitamin K can serve as an antidote to a severe bleeding event. There is no such antidote to date, which in turn can lead to more severe outcomes for those suffering from anticoagulant-induced bleeding events.
Do I have a Xarelto Lawsuit?
The Law Offices of Slater Slater Schulman LLP are investigating the causes of alleged Xarelto induced bleeding incidents. If you or someone you love has suffered a Xarelto severe internal bleeding event, you may have a Xarelto lawsuit and should contact Slater Slater Schulman LLP for a free consultation by filling out the form on this page or by calling us at (800) 251-6990. There is no financial obligation on your part for this free consultation.
Medical disclaimer: Please note that any change in medications should be made only after consulting with your doctor about the risks and benefits of doing so, and should not be based on any information contained in this web site.


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*Update 12/10/2015: This bundle has had a name change! It is now the 'Starter' Colour Bundle. Click here to find out why!
I have been creating more projects from 'The List'. You can see more about this list in a previous post
This particular project uses one 'Taster' Colour Bundle which is made up of x20 5″ x 10″ pieces and will be displayed on my stand so visitors can see the sizes of the individual pieces, the 10 colours and the 2 designs available in more detail. And yes, you will be able to touch it!
I gave this preview of the 'work in progress' on my Facebook page recently.
To give these 'pages' a little more body I have used some light weight interfacing and fusible web. Here are some more photos before I stitched them together.
Front 'page' and the Colour Texture 'pages' showing the designs and colours.
Back 'page' and the Full Colour Texture 'pages' showing the designs and colours.
This is the 'book' stitched together and ready for display.
Hope you like it.
Thank you for stopping by, it is much appreciated…
t r a c y
* If you like what I do, then others might too – thank you for liking and sharing *


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Birthdays are special days for all of us. We know that some children like to bring treats or party favors. We are asking that you not send anything with your child to celebrate their birthday. We will be sure to make the birthday child feel very special on his/her day. We will also be celebrating summer birthdays at the end of the year with a summer birthday bash.
Thank you,
Your Kindergarten Team


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Most frequent questions and answers
No. There is no admission fee to take part in the World Ski & Snowboard Festival. Many of the events are free! Tickets are required for a few of the evening events, including Multiplicity, the Pro Photographer Showdown the 72hr. Filmmaker Showdown, and Intersection.
Some sporting events take place on Whistler or Blackcomb Mountains. If you'd like to spectate at these events, you'll need to have a pass to uplift.
Be sure to check out individual event pages to see which events are free, ticketed, or require mountain access.
WSSF takes place all over Whistler Village. Some sporting events take place on the mountains, while most events are in the Village, at the Whistler Conference Centre, or various venues around town. Look for the official WSSF Program Guide, available at a variety of spots around town, including the Whistler Visitor Centre and the Village Host kiosks, located throughout the Village stroll. Guides include a detailed map of where and when all the action's going down, making it easy for you to navigate and make the most of the festival.
Yes, a lift ticket is required to watch the on-hill events. Information about lift tickets can be found at www.whistlerblackcomb.com or at Guest Relations, located at the base of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains.
The World Ski & Snowboard Festival isn't just about skiing or snowboarding – there are lots of events for everyone to enjoy. Check out the inspiring art on display at Art+Soul in the Whistler Conference Centre, and stick around 'til the evening to catch the cultural shows that light up the night in the same venue. Watch the Ski and Snowboard Big Air competitions live from Skiers Plaza, and enjoy free concerts in the Village, as well as at Whistler's restaurants and bars. WSSF has something for everyone who wants to experience and immerse themselves in Whistler's unique mountain culture.
All sales for ticketed WSSF events are done online. Ticket barcodes will be scanned at the door, so be sure to have tickets pulled up on your smartphone, or printed, when you arrive at the event.
WSSF hosts both invitational and participatory events. Check the descriptions of individual sporting events for full details.
Athletes will be confirmed closer to the festival. Check back on wssf.com closer to the festival or stay tuned to @WSSF on Instagram, Twitter and "World Ski and Snowboard Festival – WSSF" on Facebook for all the details.
The full entertainment roster will be announced in the new year. Check back on wssf.com closer to the festival or stay tuned to @WSSF on Instagram and Twitter and "World Ski and Snowboard Festival – WSSF" on Facebook for all the details.
The free concerts in Skiers Plaza are all-ages and open to everyone. For shows taking place at bars and clubs around town, you will need to be of legal drinking age and provide required ID to get in.
Whatever the weather, the WSSF party goes on! Layer up and come get amongst it with us, come rain, shine or snow. This goes for all outdoor events, including sport and music. If Mother Nature throws a real big curveball our way, we may have to shuffle the schedule a bit. Stay tuned to @WSSF on Instagram and Twitter and "World Ski and Snowboard Festival – WSSF" on Facebook for all the latest.
Whistler has multiple parking options, some is paid parking and some is free parking. More information on parking can be found at https://www.whistler.ca/services/transportation/parking


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Cefnogaeth i entrepreneuriaid
Mae'r cynnwys hwn ar gael yn Saesneg yn unig.
The Enterprise and Start-up Team can support you as you develop skills for business start-up, self-employment and innovation.
Alumni can access the following services for up to five years after graduating:
- networking opportunities
- guest speaker events
- skills and business start-up workshops
- one-to-one business advice
- access to free start-up office space (limited availability).
Further information is available on the Enterprise Facebook page.
Start-up Awards
The Start-up Awards are our annual ideas competition for Cardiff University students and graduates with a total shared prize pot of cash and support available.
There are three entry categories to choose between:
- Curious Explorer is for those with a brand new idea that you'd like to develop
- Freedom Seeker is for those who have a developed idea with research conducted.
- Go-getter is for anyone already running a businesses, commercial project, or freelance operation which has been trading for less than 2 years.
Shortlisted applicants will be expected to present their idea to a panel of judges and will also be invited to the Start-up Awards celebration evening.
For application and deadline information see the Enterprise Facebook page
- All current Cardiff University students
- Cardiff University graduates from the last three years.


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It's awards season and every film is vying to win the so-called "big one": The Academy Award for Best Picture. Winning this can increase a films' popularity, and therefore legacy, almost overnight. While we can all agree sometimes the awards season can be a bit nonsense, it's still very exciting to watch and guess all the winners for film buffs. Last year was the first year I stayed up and watched the whole thing and I loved it, not only because of the infamous Moonlight/La La Land mix-up, but because you remembered just how many great films had come out. It even brings up the discussion of how many more great films were nowhere to be seen. So, with the Oscars on the horizon, I wanted to look back at winners of Best Picture from the last 5 years and ask a question, did the right film win?
Winner: Moonlight
Other Nominations: Arrival, Fences, Hacksaw Ridge, Hell or High Water, Hidden Figures, La La Land, Lion, Manchester by the Sea
Ignoring every joke that has ever been made about the way it won, 'Moonlight' arguably deserved the gong more than 'La La Land'. While Damien Chazelle's musical masterpiece had beauty in almost every colourful scene, Moonlight found beauty in the most harrowing of situations. Set over three periods of time, it manages to keep one of the bleakest and least Hollywood-esque stories engaging and moving, without ever exploiting it. It's truly is a work of art. It manages to bring a number of subject matters that mainstream films wouldn't go near and tell each of them in a truthful and moving manner.
One could argue that while the right film was chosen out of the two front runners, 'Arrival' deserved the recognition too. Dennis Villeneuve turned the sci-fi genre on its head with this original masterpiece on a subject that we'd all seen countless times. It wasn't just the visuals that stunned audiences, but a script that didn't spoon feed us as well as an Oscar-worthy performance by Amy Adams (yet, you can't be nominated if you're superb in two films it seems) and another masterclass in direction from Dennis Villeneuve, one of the best directors working today. I would also throw 'Manchester by the Sea' into contention as a worthy winner as out of all the nominees, it was the one that really stuck with me for weeks after I saw it. Unlike 'Moonlight' which found the time to have uplifting moments, 'Manchester by the Sea' was a film covered in sadness, one that manages to break you down into little pieces and somehow by the end of it, you're happy you've witnessed such tragedy. While it wasn't crafted as well as 'Moonlight' or 'Arrival', it still hits you with a huge impact. 2017 was an incredibly strong year, but the right film won. Just a shame it was overshadowed by the catastrophe that ended the night.
Correct Decision?: Yes, however 'Arrival' would've been a worthy winner too.
Winner: Spotlight
Other Nominations: The Big Short, Bridge of Spies, Brooklyn, Mad Max: Fury Road, The Martian, The Revenant, Room
A pretty big shock as 'The Revenant' seemed like a dead cert. While I really enjoyed 'Spotlight', there were a few that deserved the nod more. 'The Big Short' and 'The Martian' may not have been as visually stunning or left as big an impact on audiences, but they were two of the most enjoyable films all year. Considering they were about the famous housing market crash and Matt Damon being stranded on Mars, two not so fun premises, it really shows how strong each of these scripts were. 'Mad Max: Fury Road' was the most ambitious and well crafted film of the bunch and set a new benchmark of what we should expect from big budget action movies, as well as being one of the first actions films that treated women as equals instead of objects and rewards. It was never going to win due to being an action movie, but it deserved it more than 'Spotlight'. The biggest offence however was that 'Inside Out' wasn't even nominated for this award, despite it being a masterpiece. It was a perfect family film, one everyone, no matter their age, could enjoy. It allowed kids to learn more about their emotions through the physicality of the characters, as well as a story that spoke to them, not down to them. By treating it as a film for everyone, no one was alienated during it's run time. "Inside Out' is up there with 'Toy Story' as one of Disney Pixar's finest pieces of animation and it was an absolute travesty it didn't get nominated.
One film deserved the award more than any of them though; 'Room'. A film that had an absolutely horrific plot, but didn't become the film some expected it to be. Instead of exploiting the kidnapping element, we got to see the relationship of a Mother and her Son and how far she would go to protect him from the horrors of their situation. Thanks to the frankly perfect casting, the two central character allowed the film to concentrate solely on their relationship and flourish because of it. While 'Spotlight' was an absolutely breath-taking film, there was so much more on offer that deserved the nod ahead of it.
Correct Decision?: No.
Winner: Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
Other Nominations: American Sniper, Boyhood, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Imitation Games, Selma, The Theory of Everything, Whiplash
Any other year, and this would have been acceptable. Maybe 'Whiplash' could've sneaked in, but Alejandro G. Iñárritu's seemingly single-take film is absolutely amazing and incredible in every single way. It revived Michael Keaton's career and was one of the most talked about films, but not just for it's cinematography. A script full of humour and heart along with an ensemble that all act off one another instead of against each other made this a truly memorable cinematic experience for everyone. 2015 however, was the year 'Boyhood' was absolutely robbed of the Best Picture gong. A film that literally took 12 years to make, Richard Linklater's long-awaited film is one of the most perfect films ever crafted. It doesn't rely on over-bearing drama or a clichéd plot and becomes one of the most honest and heart-warming stories about growing up. It may not feature any truly iconic scenes or a stand-out performance, yet it's one that will never leave your memory due to it's mesmerising direction, awesome soundtrack and uplifting message. The best film of the decade and one that not enough people have seen.
Correct Decision?: No.
Winner: 12 Years a Slave
Other Nominations: American Hustle, Captain Phillips, Dallas Buyers Club, Her, Gravity, Nebraska, Philomena, The Wolf of Wall Street
This was a tricky year, probably the most diverse of the five. '12 Years a Slave' made headlines for the all the right reasons and was an unapologetic, realistic take on slavery. It was beautifully directed by Steve McQueen, who deservedly won the Best Director award, and featured some of the strongest performances all year. It is a remarkable film and doesn't shy away from the horrors of the atrocities committed. Looking at the list of nominees though, I can't help but wonder if maybe it wasn't the clear winner. 'The Wolf of Wall Street' was an adrenaline-fuelled ride with a power-house performance from Leonardo DiCaprio that jumps out at me as the one I enjoyed the most while, like '12 Years…', 'Dallas Buyers Club' had a huge emotional effect on me. It was a very understated film which some claim was carried by the Oscar-winning performances but I feel everything from the cinematography to the unusual pacing worked in its' favour. It was a year where it seems there wasn't a clear winner based on all that was on offer, but one of the main contenders did managed to come out on top. Based on the impact '12 Years…' had for equality within the film industry, it was probably just about the right call.
Correct Decision?: Yes, just.
Winner: Argo
Other Nominations: Amour, Beasts of the Southern Wild, Django Unchained, Les Misérables, Life of Pi, Lincoln, Silver Lining Playbooks, Zero Dark Thirty
With the greatest respect to the other nominees, this was perfectly awarded without any drama. 'Argo' was easily the best film of the lot. Ben Affleck's exaggerated true story on a daring plan to make a fake film in order to rescue six American hostages from Iran was already gaining attention long before it was even made and then earned critical acclaim from every direction possible. The tension created within the daring escape was some of the most high octane ever to grace a cinema screen, and did it all just through conversation. No guns, no yelling, just a security check and a phone call kept us all glued to the screen. Even if you knew the outcome beforehand, it's impossible not to be gripping the armrest in suspense. 'Argo' is so much more than an epic final act however, we get a bucket load of brilliant performances and more impotently, a story that keeps us engaged throughout it entirety, something hard for general audiences when so much time is spent inside embassies. Ben Affleck's recent body of work has seemingly made everyone forget that he is not only capable of good things, but genuine greatness. An absolute classic that will be remembered even more fondly than it already is in years to come, or when Ben Affleck has another hit.
Correct Decision?: Yes.


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Title: Unleash the Night
Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon
Series: Dark-Hunter #8
Genre: Paranormal Romance
My Rating:
It's a predator-eat-predator world for the Were-Hunters. Danger haunts any given day. There is no one to trust. No one to love. Not if they want to live…
An orphan with no clan that will claim him, Wren Tigarian grew to adulthood under the close scrutiny and mistrust of those around him. A forbidden blend of two animals – snow leopard and white tiger – Wren has never listened to anyone when there was something he wanted. Now he wants Marguerite.
Marguerite D'Aubert Goudeau is the daughter of a prominent U.S. senator who hates the socialite life she's forced to live. Like her mother before her, she has strong Cajun roots that her father doesn't understand. Still, she has no choice but to try and conform to a world where she feels like an outsider. But the world of rich and powerful humans is never to meet the world of the Were-Hunters who exist side by side with them, unseen, unknown, undetected. To break this law is to call down a wrath of the highest order.
In order to have Marguerite, Wren must fight not just the humans who will never accept his animal nature, but the Were-Hunters who want him dead for endangering their world. It's a race against time and magic without boundary that could cost Marguerite and Wren not just their lives, but their very souls… ______________________________________________________________________
"Welcome to our world. It's not a pretty place.
But then, it's never boring, either."
My Review
Unleash the Night is a really great Were-Hunter story. I enjoyed the plot very much, as well as the high quality writing. It was simply unputdownable. You have the reader's privilege to know everything, and it is great. I like to be informed. Cleverly measured tension, great suspense and worrisome conflicts, heartbreaking past, amazing secondary characters, and emotional, intimate, but also steamy erotic scenes.
The main characters, their emotions, backgrounds, and motivations are fully elaborated.
Wren is half snow leopard, half white tiger, who needs to be tamed. He is practically pulled through the walls he had built around himself only by the presence of Maggie, the very first time they meet. His attraction for her is instant and unexpected, and he is scared of the tenderness he feels for Maggie. He thinks he is unworthy of her, so it is so uplifting to see as he becomes more and more confident, and starts to believe that maybe there is hope for him, for them together.
Maggie's development is also very apparent. First she can't really confront anyone: she is in a company out of habit, and her fear of her father's opinion and reaction over her deeds is always on the edge of her thoughts. Then somewhere in the middle of the book determination takes root in her that one day she will stand up for herself against her father. "Sooner or later, she was going to force him to see her for herself." And finally she did it, but with respect and love. She is just an amazing character.
Her touch scalded him and it touched the tiny part of him that was human. More than that, it touched his animal heart and tamed it. He never thought he'd feel anything like this. He was at peace.
Both Wren and Maggie have insecurities, but slowly gain confidence from each other.
Aside from one mistake in the time travel aspect (Spoiler! Highlight to read! — If Wren's father, Aristotle takes his brother, Grayson back to the past to kill him, then there has to be two Graysons at that time, and Aristotle only kills one of them. So in my opinion, it hardly solves the problem. But if I don't get it, please, enlighten me! Seriously! I really want to know how it works. —), it is a fascinating story of the Dark-Hunter series.
See my favorite quotes on my Tumblr page,
Daily Quotes by Exina, from 904 to 917.


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After a tiring and sweaty-underground-filled dreary Monday, my day was made much brighter when I got back home to find the October Glossybox sat looking pretty on my pillow. I've been particularly excited for this months edition of the popular beauty box as its their sixth month anniversary and they had been promising it was a particularly exciting selection to celebrate.
(For anyone who has been living under a rock, Glossybox is a company that charge just under £13 a month including postage, and send their subscribers a box of the most exciting and hyped up and coming beauty products of the moment.)
As ever, the packaging was beautiful, girly, and impossible to throw away! I've got my boxes stacked up one on top of the other next to my dressing table and I'm trying to decide what to keep inside them, probably spare makeup and nail varnish. What does everyone use theirs for?
In regards to this months content I was a little disappointed on initial opening, however as I delved deeper inside this quickly changed!
1) Inside the cute pink pouch was three varied perfume samples from Robert Piguet. I really like two out of the trio, but one of them is really not my thing! I kind of think the monthly perfume samples are a bit of a lame excuse for a product to be in the Glossybox, but they are nice to try none the less.
2) Inside the Dermalogica cosmetics bag (an extra bonus!) was three different products. I was really excited to see these, as it's a brand I've been dying to try out after reading numerous rave reviews, but wasnt really sure where to start in their range. Glossybox has Age Smart Thermafoliant, Masque and Lip Treatment. I cant wait to try all three of these.
3) Next was a Stila creamy waterproof eyeliner pencil in shade 'Moray'. It's not something I would initially pick up if I saw it in store, but I am absolutely in love with it! It's a gorgeous olive green shade with gold shimmer incorporated, and looks particularly stunning when used all over the eyelid as a shadow rather than a single line. Also, after doing that swatch on my arm in the photo (which is pretty accurate in colour) I tried my best to rub it off and it absolutely will not budge which is always a bonus!
4) Finally was the Leighton Denny nail polish in 'Sex Kitten', a metallic ice blue shade. I'm not particularly a huge fan of metallic polishes and was a little disappointed with my shade when I saw others had received a baby pink and an orangey colour. However when I applied, which took three coats to achieve a nice full cover, I was pleasantly surprised as I found it to be the perfect icy pale blue for winter.
Now that the initial excitement of tearing it open is over though, I cant wait for the November box! I always have such anticipation for it when Glossybox tweet that they have been sent out!
I'm sure there will be a million of these posts sooner or later but I thought I'd put my two cents in! To sign up to Glossybox, head over to their website.