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6 Updates from Lincoln Center's Student Arts Council
Cara Chang October 12, 2018
6 Updates from Lincoln Center's Student Arts Council
October 12, 2018
Time flies when you're busy or having fun, and there was a lot of both during what turned out to be a successful inaugural year for the Lincoln Center Student Arts Council (LC SAC). The group launched last September, blasting off alongside the Millennium Falcon during the New York Philharmonic's screening of Star Wars—marking the council's first group performance outing. But a lot has happened in the ensuing months. As we officially exit our pilot period and enter our second full year as Lincoln Center's newest youth membership group, here are six things you need to know about the Student Arts Council, including highlights from last year and goals for this one.
By Teens, For Teens
The council is made up of three committees: Programming, Digital & Outreach, and Finance & Sponsorship. We meet four times a year to handle the group's marketing, fundraising, and programming needs. The catch: You've got to be in high school to join the board! Lincoln Center staff and parent mentors provide direction and advice for the committees, but LC SAC is truly by teens, for teens. No joke or marketing gimmick; the teens really run the show, taking full responsibility for the successes and growing pains of our new group.
From Zero to 38 in a Year!
Originally created to bridge the gap between Lincoln Center Kids (ages 2 to 12) and Lincoln Center Young Patrons (20s to 30s), the council has taken on a life of its own. In its first year, a total of 38 adolescents from across NYC joined LC SAC, creating Lincoln Center's first teen-run organization! Looking ahead, we're hoping to grow that number—ideally, with sponsored memberships for new members, as well as the chance to involve teens from outside of the city.
Classic to Contemporary
The three most popular LC SAC performance outings have spanned centuries of performing arts, from classical masterpieces to more recent pop culture hits. After our first outing to a galaxy far, far away with the New York Philharmonic in the fall, we took a February trip to 1500s Verona for the New York City Ballet's take on Romeo and Juliet, before bringing our moms to 20th-century London to see Lincoln Center Theater's My Fair Lady for Mother's Day. Each performance outing included a fun social twist, like trading a traditional champagne toast for bubble milk tea (courtesy of The Boba Guys) on the Empire Hotel Rooftop after My Fair Lady.
Student Salons (Not for Hair!)
The Student Art Council also gathered for three fantastic salons this year––but they weren't there for haircuts! These intimate outings featured tours of the David Zwirner and Gagosian Galleries, as well as an afternoon at 3.1 Phillip Lim. At the Winter Art & Food Walk in December, LC SAC members embarked on a downtown art adventure, viewing sculptures by Katharina Fritsch, an installation by Richard Serra, and the immensely popular Yayoi Kusama Infinity Mirror Room at the David Zwirner Gallery. Afterward, we enjoyed tacos at Los Mariscos in Chelsea Market. The event reached capacity, so the council organized another walk in April—this time starring the Gagosian Gallery and the FLAG Art Foundation—followed by snacks at HARBS, a Japanese café. Between the two art and food walks, our spring shopping trip to 3.1 Phillip Lim featured a talk with CEO Wen Zhou—an ardent supporter of LC Kids (and an LC SAC parent)!
Onward & Upward
After LC SAC's successful pilot season, we are excited for 2018–19. Our new website will launch soon, and we also want to expand the group to help further our mission of making the performing arts more accessible to younger audiences. We plan on jumpstarting a subsidized ticket program and including more out-of-state, culture-seeking teens in the coming season.
Joining Is Easy!
Are you an out-of-state, culture-seeking teen or a young New Yorker who loves the arts? Well, we have great news for you: Joining LC SAC is easy, and we're looking to expand! Just e-mail [email protected] or [email protected]. We'll help connect you to the performing arts—and visual arts, too—as well as fun, nerdy, fabulous peers who love them as much as you do!
Teen contributor Cara Chang is a member of the Student Arts Council.


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By: Nan Turner, VCU Athletic Communications Student Assistant
Sitting courtside at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas one member of the VCU men's basketball family watched as Black & Gold family took the floor to compete against Butler in the NCAA Men's Final Four on April 2nd. However he wasn't on the bench waiting to be put in the game, he was in the stands.
Former Ram forward Wil Fameni traveled to the Lonestar State to watch the Black & Gold and cheer on the senior class, who were all freshmen the year Fameni graduated.
"It was a great sense of pride being associated with VCU and the basketball team," Fameni said. "If I could say something to this year team, it'd be: 'You've saved the best for last.'"
However, Fameni's favorite moment of the NCAA Tournament, and his trip, did not occur while watching a game. He was moved by the way the fans supported the team, no matter the outcome.
"As a player, I knew that VCU has some of the best fans in the entire country but the support that was present in Houston at the pre-game party was amazing to witness," Fameni said.
Although he graduated in December 2008, Fameni still gets recognized around Richmond for his time with the Rams, something that always makes him smile. He lives and works in the City and attended all the home games this season, as well as some away.
Fameni came to VCU in 2006 as a transfer from Arizona State. He played during both the 2006-07 and 2007-08 seasons under former head coach Anthony Grant. As a student in the School of Business he graduated with a Master's in Accounting.
After graduation he started to work for MeadWestvaco (MWV), a company that works for packaging and packaging solutions as well as operating additional business for shareholders, in March of 2009. He was offered a spot in the Company's Supply Chain department as a Co-Op.
A day at work at the busiest times for Fameni could include gathering data coming from all parts of the world (Australia, Malaysia, Hong-Kong, China, Argentina, Brazil, Switzerland, and Canada to name a few) and compiling them into useful format for analysis and then reporting his finding to Corporate accounting. On an average day he works to improve and enhance the different analysis tools used by his team of co-workers.
Fameni decided to go into finance because of his background as an international student (he moved from Cameroon to Norfolk, Va. in 2001 and spoke only French).
"Finance and numbers are pretty much universal," Fameni said. "Meaning that if I had to leave the U.S. I could still get a job anywhere else and it'd still be familiar territory."
According to Fameni, his classes at VCU laid the foundation for his job in the sense that it familiarized him with the different terms and requirements for the position he now holds. This helped him get acquainted with the business world without being thrown into it blind. Throughout his time in college two professors (Dr. Ben Wier, Cost Accounting, and Dr. Kenneth Daniels, Finance) stood out to Fameni and taught him lessons he still carries with him today.
Outside of finance and business, basketball the other part of Fameni's college life. He said the most memorable moments from his time with the Rams was winning the regular season and CAA tournament in 2007, as well as that victory over Duke that some of you may have heard of.
He saw action in 35 games and started in 29 during the 2006-07 season. Fameni finished that year with 313 points, averaging 8.9 per game. His senior year he played an average of 17.7 minutes per game finished his career with the Rams with 426 points in just two seasons.
As a member of the squad he learned that the key to success is preparation; something he thinks the team takes into account now.
"I think the first class attitude that VCU has displayed during my time as a player has continued and considerably been taken to a new level," Fameni said.
Thanks to the Internet and social media, Fameni still keeps up with some of his former teammates including, Calvin Roland, Jamal Shuler, Eric Maynor, Jesse Pellot-Rosa, and Franck Ndongo.
Despite his success in his career, Fameni still considers himself a Ram and sometimes it's those days that he misses the most.
"[I miss] the camaraderie with my teammates, competing for a common goal and the care-free attitude that sometimes surrounds campus life," Fameni said.
While students should enjoy their time in school, Fameni urges them to always, "Be passionate about what you want to achieve in life."
It's that kind of self-motto and drive that has gotten him exactly where he is today.


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Here we take a closer look at the adidas NMD CS2 Primeknit Navy White. This is one of the newer styles to launch for adidas's continued Nomad range. As the brand with the three stripes look to add even more innovations, this is a shoe which delivers the most up to date comfort and support.
Recently unveiled as part of a collaborative project with Naked and KITH, the adidas NMD CS2 only made its debut several months ago. Thankfully, more colourways are on the horizon including this navy and white rendition.
A chunky Primeknit material covers the upper with unique markings across the forefoot. These are stamped in a circular shape and bring even more attitude to this contemporary masterpiece. The unique overlap at the ankle surround is another distinctive feature which sets the CS2 apart from others. This also comes lined with white details which match the tonal Boost unit underfoot.
Unlike the earlier City Sock style, this pair doesn't feature EVA plugs to the outer plug but includes an oversized one at the inner wall. To complete the look, a leather crafted heel pull adds a touch of refinement.
The adidas NMD CS2 Primeknit Navy White is scheduled to release on Friday 7th April via the retailers listed. Keep it here for more updates on the run up to release.


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Help! They're not letting us brainwash our kids or increase their rates of unwanted pregnancy!
Oregon Pastor Gary Randall is up in arms about New York City's new sex ed curriculum. "We want to help kids to delay the onset of sexual activity, and if they choose to engage in sexual activity, to do it in a healthy way," says NYC's Deputy Mayor Linda Gibbs.
Uh oh, she used the word "choose", as if children have any right to think for themselves. Then she used the word "sex" as if it wasn't dirty. Double whammy, so you know the radical-right Christians are going to come out of the woodwork on this, even those living clear across the country like Randall (who perhaps is hoping to deflect attention from the fact that he undermined NOM's Doe v. Reed lawsuit that he purported to support?).
As I see it, Randall's argument can be boiled down to this: Children's minds must be under parental control at all times. When schools help children make informed decisions about s-e-x, they undermine our parental authority to treat our children as belief slaves.
"How very debased, morally bankrupt and the degree of insensitivity toward parents existing in public ed today. …This is not only a moral assault on kids, but an assault on parental rights as well," wrote Randall. Seems pretty clear the man's got control issues when it comes to kids.
[More below the fold.]
To be fair though, it isn't only about parental control in Randall's world. It's apparently also about a belief that sex is somehow "perverted":
NBC News reported yesterday that, "In August, Deputy Mayor Linda Gibbs commended the return of mandatory sex-ed, saying the DOE wants to give students the correct information about sexual activity if they choose to engage in it."
Correct information?
If they choose…? They are being led into perversion by indoctrination, while parental rights are marginalized.
"Perversion"? This is a curious way for a man who has several children and grandchildren to characterize sex. Are we to conclude from this that Pastor Randall believes he is a pervert?
Randall goes on to quote professor Robert P. George, who writes, "Beyond rival moral visions, the new policy raises a deeper issue: Should the government force parents—at least those not rich enough to afford private schooling—to send their children to classes that may contradict their moral and religious values on matters of intimacy and personal conduct."
What both men seem to miss is that children aren't balls of formless clay that can be fully formed in the image their parents choose. Each child is their own person, with their own identity, personality and approach to life. What they need from parents isn't a comprehensive blueprint chiseled in stone, but loving and thoughtful guidance.
Randall says
Dr. George asks how would you feel if, in a lesson, your child is "encouraged to disregard what you told him about sex, and to rely instead on teachers and health clinic staff members?"
George believes parental rights must provide a zone of sovereignty, a moral space to teach our children according to our conscience. We brought these kids into this world and we, not the state, are responsible to teach and educate them.
New flash: No child can be completely screened from "rival moral visions" that conflict with parents' viewpoints. This is why parents must learn to communicate with their children, not simply pontificate. But an honest two-way conversation with a child is anathema to the notion of the sort of "sovereignty" the Randall and George types apparently need to lord over their children, and therefore is unlikely to be considered.
Is it any wonder that children with authoritarian fathers usually turn to their mothers to create a true parent-child relationship?
One of the greatest gifts my parents gave to me was their trust. Sad to see others afraid to trust their children with the tools to think independently and make wise decisions.


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Just kidding! I am definitely not a vegan and neither is CA. About a month ago my boyfriend decided we should be vegan for the day – that lasted all of 2 hours – and that's because for 1.5 hours he wasn't eating and after that he was eating pork AND chicken at a Mexican restaurant. Shout out to that vegan life. Fast forward to the past couple of weeks and he decided we try to do things a little differently – vegan dinners. And so we did. The verdict – we loved it, we were full, and we felt good. I wanted to share three of the vegan restaurants we went to, what we ordered and what we liked. I think it's important to switch it up every once in a while – CA is an athlete by nature and his body is always on point regardless of what he eats (I know, so annoying) but it was still cool to try something new!
Check out the three restaurants below, what we ordered and what we liked the most!
BBQ Cauliflower – pan seared cauliflower w/house BBQ sauce, ranch dressing,
pepitas, green onions & dill pickles, GF (YUM!)
Sheperd's Pie – a rich stew of navy beans, potatoes, mushrooms, carrots & peas. Topped with dill & rosemary whipped potatoes & finished with fresh
herbs. Served with a mixed green side salad. GF
Grilled Street Corn – chipotle aioli, pumpkin seed parmesan, lemon (WE BOTH LOVED IT!)
Bowl Dos – braised lentils, peanut sauce, spinach, pico de gallo, coconut rice, pineapple salsa, pumpkin seeds, avocado
Enchiladas Verdes – tomatillo, zucchini, avocado, potato, cashew crema, black beans
Avocado Pesto Pasta – avocado-cashew pesto, grape tomatoes, fresh basil, almond parm
Whiskey BBQ Burger – smoky Portobello mushrooms, seitan, sautéed kale, onion marmalade, grilled pineapple, bourbon bbq, potato bun (TOO GOOD!)
Mac N Cheese – sweet potato-cashew cheese sauce, skitake bacon, almond parm
THE VERDICT – WHISKEY BBQ BURGER WAS THE BEST! We've actually gone twice since then just to have that burger. Honestly, I am salivating thinking about it now.
Any vegan restaurant recommendations for us? XO.


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Living Forever: The Longevity Revolution
"I don't think it's realistic to talk about life expectancies in people that are born today because even if they were only to live to 2080, which is life expectancy today, by 2080, the prospects for life extension are so wondrous that they could live for centuries."
Immortality. Life Extension. The Fountain of Youth. Real science or simply wishful thinking? Is it hope or is it hype?
The Longevity RevolutionFind out in Living Forever: The Longevity Revolution. Scientists from around the world are racing to answer one of humanity's chief questions: can we turn back the human clock? Hitch a ride on this controversial roller-coaster with charismatic gerontologist Michael Rose as he leads us to where the cutting-edge science in life extension is happening: biotechnology, genetic research, therapeutic cloning and stem-cell research – fields which have moved to the outer reaches of our wildest imagination.
In Living Forever we also meet the "believers" among us: the colourful characters who refuse to succumb to the grim reaper. And let's not forget the specialists who predict whether their clients have what it takes to live past 100.
The Longevity RevolutionJust to be clear, Living Forever is not a documentary about 60-year-olds who want to look like young and sexy 25-year-olds. This is a film about stopping, slowing down – even reversing – human aging. It is about the modern quest to create a longer, healthier old age, or – the Holy Grail – eliminating old age altogether.
So, what happens if humans are able to live for another 100 or 500 years? Should we create a race of immortals, just because we have the know-how? At what evolutionary cost? What about the ethical issues? Given humanity's trajectory thus far, it's likely that most people will say ethics be damned: let The Longevity Revolution begin. (Excerpt from main website)


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Choice can be a curse as much as a blessing when it comes to technology. It can leave you bewildered and confused as you end up driving down to feature sets and tick-box comparisons. The truth is you shouldn't have to go through all this struggle, you just need to stick to a few key rules.
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Nou Tout Se Moun
you breathed life into my bones
and taught me to see
that the difference between us
is only perceived.
for at the core of our beings
in the depths of our souls
we are all human
we are all whole.
ou soufle lavi nan zo kòt mwen
epi w fè m wé
diferans ki genyen ant nou
se sèlman nan panse.
nan sa nou ye
nan nannan nanm nou
nou tout se moun,
nou tout antye.
April 20, 2019 – by Lauren Neal
Dear Rachel
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Tens Years Later
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The Schultz Family
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When Re-Entry is Hard
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Greatness Within
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Mondesir & Tausha
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The Gravity of Privilege
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After a certain point, English language students have to decide which path they wish to take with their studies. When students learn about IELTS (International English Language Testing System) and its rigorous study programme, they often decide to leave their existing skills the way they are - but is this a mistake?
While it's true that IELTS is a fairly difficult programme, successful students have so many great options available to them. IELTS is recognised in so many facets of global educational, professional, and governmental areas with immense distinction.
Before undertaking IELTS, it's good to know a bit about it. Here are some key points:
The IELTS Exam
All candidates must choose between the Academic format and the General format. The Academic format is ideal for those looking to study abroad, whereas the General format is more suited to those looking migrate for professional purposes.
An IELTS exam consists of four parts:
- Listening (30 minutes)
- Reading (60 minutes)
- Writing (60 minutes)
- Speaking (around 15 minutes)
IELTS Preparation Courses
While it depends on each student's skill level, many IELTS preparation instructors recommend that students do at least a few months' worth of preparation classes before sitting the exams. This allows time for students to improve on the areas of their English language skills that need refining. It also allows for several chances at taking mock IELTS exams, so they become familiar with the format of the exam and what to expect when test day arrives.
Band-Width: the IELTS Scoring Process
Scoring in IELTS differs from other tests. It uses a bandscore that goes from one to nine. One is a low level English practitioner while nine shows someone that has achieved expert level. Some employers or government policies ask students to have a minimum bandscore, so it's a good idea for students research what scores are needed in terms of their personal goals.
IELTS v. TOEFL: What's the Difference?
Many advanced level English students are not sure whether to take the high level IELTS or TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet Based Test). While these tests are similar and have comparable preparation courses, they do have differences.
TOEFL is widely recognised across the United States and most of the testing is done with computer interfaces. TOEFL also takes more time to complete and can be exhausting for some students.
By contrast, IELTS is more personalised, with in-class preparation sessions, and is more pertinent to the UK and its Commonwealth countries, such as Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Interested in taking IELTS? Check out The Language Gallery's IELTS Preparation courses and electives. They're taught by knowledgeable instructors in several locations and cover all four exam components. Find out more about the differences between IELTS vs. TOEFL on our previous blog post.


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The Director of Children's Education Programs at a moderately large downtown church was tired of running back and forth from the Sunday School closet to the classroom, which was also used during the week by a pre-school. She wanted to have Solutions in Wood duplicate the large storage unit which was at one end of the room, only wanted an open counter in the middle of it.
Just one problem. The preschool meets there weekday mornings, so the cabinets had to be installed during a vacation time, or else just work in the afternoons.
The full unit is 25 ft. wide, 10 ft. high and 27" deep. There are five adjustable shelves in each of the four tall sections. ...And Noah's Ark is right in the center of the opening.
The Director, committee, and Pastors all marveled at the enormity and beauty of the project.
He wasn't even born yet, but expectant Mom and Dad wanted to transform the den and prepare the small room for the new family member. The approximately 12' x 12' room has dark pine paneling on the walls and white painted woodwork. "We need a changing table, room for storage of diapers and clothes, and a place to hang up the little outfits.... some shelves, some drawers, some cabinets."
Dimensions are 95" wide, 96" tall, and 24" deep with a 32" high base. There are 3 sections with arched tops, 7 adjustable shelves, 3 drawers, and 4 cabinets. All doors and drawers feature soft close hinges and drawer slides. A fuzzy little animal sits in front of the still accessible light switch.
This baby's room has it all! "The built-ins... have tons of storage and the room is really starting to look like a baby room!! We are using the center for a changing table and have a little armoire to the right that his clothes fit in perfectly! They turned out exactly how we had hoped!" said Mom in an e-mail to her friends.
Yes, It's a Boy!
Before: The deck stretched clear across the back of the house. The
portion behind the bedroom was covered, which made the perfect place to
enclose and create a home office.A home remodeling company of Lake
Lure, NC engaged Solutions in Wood to design and construct the built-in
computer desk and bookcases.
Birch stained to match the other interior woodwork, adjustable shelves
for books and other treasures take up an entire wall. The computer desk
which accommodates His and Her work stations face the windows and
spectacular view of the lake and boathouse below.
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To quote our customers " We are extremely happy with thework Don did.
Thanks again."
Solutions in Wood was called to create a combination computer stand, cabinet, and bookcase across the end wall of the home office to accommodate the many albums and catalogues, computer equipment and have the beloved photo of the Carolina Girl in the center. No, not a desk; he already has a beautiful walnut desk. This wall unit should go with the desk, so it must be in walnut.
This "before" picture shows the computer equipment and Carolina Girl photo.
The albums and catalogues were packed in boxes.
The final result provides organized accessible storage, matches the desk, and is beautiful! We love our happy customers!
These customers are in the process of restoring their beautiful Victorian home, doing much of the work themselves. In the upstairs hallway, there are several ugly water pipes going up in the corner. They wanted a built -in linen press there, but could not figure out how to build it, when they called Solutions in Wood.
Since the walls and ceilings tend to be uneven in old houses, Don used a story pole for precise measuring. Note the water pipes in the corner. ->
A cupboard on the left balances the pipe cover up on the right.
The bottom right drawer is custom fit to accommodate the hidden water pipes ->
These customers did the painting themselves. The end result is spectacular! We LOVE our happy customers!
The corner cupboard is one of my first cabinetry projects, thirty plus years ago. It was built in the basement as a wedding gift for my wife, to add an architectural feature to an otherwise plain home, and to display some family heirlooms. It is an original design featuring custom made crown molding. The custom waist molding has been extended around the dining room as a chair rail. The cupboard and chair rail are painted to match the woodwork in the house to give the appearance that it was built in.
Pine, Painted, 38"w, 28"d, 80"h
This china cabinet was designed and built in to provide display and
storage in a dinning room that is too narrow for a stand alone piece of
furniture. The back actually extends into the garage wall. The doors and
drawer fronts match the adjoining cherry kitchen. The happy customers
were us, when we lived in Massachusetts!
Cherry, 72"w, 15"d, 90"h
The customer had a small grease fire in the kitchen. The Building Group, Inc., a local fire and water damage restoration company, called on Solutions in Wood to make new cabinets to match the ones that didn't need to be replaced.
The new cabinet doors exactly match the old doors. New on the left, old on the right.<<<
And a new pantry was built in place of old upper and lower cabinets, adding much needed storage. Our customers loved it!>>>
This customer wanted a taller vanity than the one in her older master
bath. The top needed replacing anyway, and a lighter wood would be nice
in such a small room. Don, at Solutions in Wood, showed her some Ambrosia
Maple. "Wow!, This is beautiful, but what is it?" she asked.
Ambrosia Maple has an unusual spalting pattern, formed when the Ambrosia
Beetle, which attacks only recently killed/cut trees, logs, and green
lumber, causes pinholes 1/100 - 1/4" in diameter. The beetle does not
consume the wood, but when he excavates his "tunnel", he introduces two
types of fungus. One, called Ambrosia, is consumed by the beetle for
nourishment; the other is a staining fungus which causes greenish-gray or
bluish-black staining around the pinholes. The Ambrosia name was passed
on to include the beetle and ultimately the affected wood. These detailed
designs in the wood are highly sought after, especially since the
strength is not compromised.
Notice that the top two drawers and center panel on the front of the
vanity are cut from the same board, extending the grain across the piece.
The drawers on either side, as well as the vertical sides of the door
panels, are cut and matched the same way.
<-This vanity is 34" high, 36" wide, and 21 1/2" deep.
If you would like something built in wood with a spectacular grain,
similar to this, Solutions in Wood would be happy to work with you to
design such a piece. Call (828) 553-5055, now.
Here is another vanity built with the Abrosia Maple. -->
The bathroom is too narrow, so the left hand end of this vanity is only
16" deep to accommodate the limited space while maximizing storage. The
top was custom made by an outside vendor according my drawing. The happy
customers were us, when we lived in Massachusetts!
Cherry, 78"w, 16" to18"d, 32"h
These units were designed by a student at the New England School of Architectural Woodworking. I assisted with final assembly and installation at the Northampton, MA Chamber of Commerce.
Maple 78"w, 54:d, 45"h
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I do love a summer wedding, there is an abundance of blooms and foliages to choose from and the growers selections are at their highest. It really gives you a feeling of anticipation as you select the florals to create the look, that this is all going to look very pretty.
I always encourage the brides I work with to celebrate the season and embrace the chosen venue in the style of the flowers they decide upon. With this in mind Jennifer, the bride, and I worked together to design a luxurious summer scheme. We chose pinks and blush inspired by the summer and a touch of a dark berry to tie in the tones of the men's suiting. The blooms I chose reflected the country setting, with foxgloves, roses, scabious and other wild and garden flowers.
When I choose the flowers for this kind of work I always have to consider the heat and probably the Wellington wind. It's nice to support more delicate blooms with some hardy foliage, in this case I used some colourful nandina. I also chose this as my feature foliage as the colours match our scheme so beautifully too. It's one of my favourites all year round, especially in bouquets.
Jennifer wanted her bouquets to be filled with gorgeous flowers and foliage, including some of my favourites like the wild ammi, foxgloves and scabious and roses. To create this much movement and texture you need a lot of flowers in all different shapes and sizes.
The couple, Jennifer and Adam, were gathering all their family and friends at the stunning Sudbury in Peka Peka for their big day. Whilst the setting is naturally gorgeous, we decided on some florals and soft tulle to decorate the large pergola there, some country buckets to line the aisle and some bundles tied to the end of the french antique chairs. It all looked so pretty and really flowery and as it was my last job on the day I could feel the excitement building as the groom arrived.
We also used metres and metres of the softest tulle to add some romance to the strong structural shape of pergola, something can be mimicked at home with enough planning. I tied this back with a hand torn blush silk. I was so happy with how it looked and moved in the breeze and it ensured the floral tie backs stood out more too. You could easily do something like this at home in the garden using some panels of fabric. It would be great for a summer soiree or use something for colour for a bedouin Moroccan theme.
When it came time to style the reception, I was excited that Jennifer wanted an eclectic look on the long tables in the stables. She asked if I had any pottery I could add in, and luckily I had been busy collecting little vintage pieces, so they were the first time for me to use these. Making up these curated collections takes time and lots of charity shop hunting. It's something I love to do, especially on a day out of town. The one pictured here is German pottery with a very feminine glaze and the other a brass vase from another collection of mine. I still need more of both of these, there were over 100 vases at this wedding.
To create a romantic, country look like this at home the key is curating the right selection of vessels and to get as much variety in the flowers and foliage as you can. I always feel that a little bit from the garden really makes this look and it's hard to do it with just commercial or supermarket bought flowers. You could always buy some roses and then mix in a few garden cuttings, the wild yellow fennel growing about the city always works really well.
Our favourite part is hearing the stories of how the day went, the compliments on the styling or hearing a tale about the flowers. For Jennifer and Adam, they found they had so many beautiful flowers that it also meant that there were plenty for us to bundle up into gift bouquets for them to give away later at their farewell lunch.
Planning and preparing an event like this one is always special to me, but this type of intensive on site work takes extra planning and care. You need to make sure you have everything with you and allow enough time to be creative whilst not having it baking in the sun and looking tired before the ceremony.
It always gives me a few butterflies, even after all these years, but it's always worth it.
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Connors Steak & Seafood, a restaurant chain owned by Connor Concepts Inc., will open its second Florida restaurant at Westfield Group's Southgate Mall later this year.
The Knoxville, Tenn.-based chain is known for its seafood, aged steak entrees and affordable menu prices. Prime rib sells for $28 for a 16-ounce cut and seafood prices range from $16 to $28 per plate. The company has four locations in Knoxville, Tenn., Franklin, Tenn., Huntsville, Ala., and Fort Myers.
Connors inked a deal with Westfield Group late last year. The restaurant, which is expected to be 6,800 square feet and include an outdoor patio, will likely open in late 2015, said Bo Connors, a managing partner of the chain.
"The renovations plans (for Southgate Mall) in Sarasota are really nice looking," Connor said. "There's a lot of activity going on at that site and we're very excited to be apart of it."
Westfield Group declined to comment on the addition of the restaurant.
Connors Steak & Seafood opened its first restaurant in Knoxville in 2004. The Fort Myers restaurant opened in 2012 in the Gulf Coast Town Center, an outdoor retail center near Interstate 75. The restaurant received a AAA 3 -Diamond rating from the trade group.
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The restaurants and some new retailers, like Abercrombie & Fitch, among others, are expected to help transform the Westfield Group mall as it transitions into an outdoor lifestyle center with a new name, "Westfield Siesta Key."
Last year Westfield Group confirmed plans to open a 7-screen Cobb Cinebistro movie theater in the former Saks Fifth Avenue anchor space. The movie theater, which has a full bar and restaurant, is also expected to open this year.
The Australian mall operator announced in 2013 that Southgate would be remodeled into an outdoor dining, shopping and entertainment space. In addition to new fixtures and overall décor, the mall will add 46,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, taken from its parking lot facing Tamiami Trail, to create an outdoor "street-like" feel with stone cobbled walkways and open-area covered paths.
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Open sourcing Kippt's extensionsMarch 19, 2012 — by @jorilallo
I'm happy to announce that we have decided to release Kippt's Chrome extension as open source. This means that anyone can fork, modify and improve it and everyone can enjoy they additions.
When we started building Kippt, one of our first task was to create a Chrome extension. It was a simple code that pulls a part of Kippt into a iframe. After some time people started to took our extension apart and port it to other browsers as it was relative easy. This was something we were totally ok with as we haven't had too much time to work on extensions for all the platforms. It's also a great feeling to see others build things on top of your app/platform.
Last week, two of our users notified us about their implementation of our extension to Firefox and Opera and they wanted to share their code with us. After some though, we decided to create MIT licensed projects to GitHub to which people could send their implementations as pull requests. Later we also released the source code for our Chrome extension.
So now we have a working extension for Chrome, Firefox and Opera. If you want to add keyboard shortcuts, you can just implement it and we can share the functionality with everyone using Kippt. We're still missing Safari but we created a repo for it if there's people familiar with the platform. If there's anything you need to implement to Kippt's iframe page, we're more than happy to do it in order to get better support.
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Develop Charisma and Become More Likable
Likeability Blueprint
Have you ever wondered why more people don't like you as much as you feel they should? Are you a nice person that simply doesn't get the attention and love from other people that you should? Believe it or not, this is not your fault, and it's nothing about you! All you have to do is find the method to use with people to make them like you, and have NO idea why they like you so much. The method is called Automagnetism. Automagnetism is the way that you carry yourself that suggests things to people's minds that makes them like you without ever knowing way. You will be able to set yourself apart once you use the Likeability Blueprint; people won't know what hit them! All that it takes is a little bit of solid effort, and you can be on your way to getting people all over the place to like you! Read more here...
Likeability Blueprint Summary
Contents: Ebook
Author: Mark Williams
Official Website: presencepowerandprofit.com
Price: $55.00
My Likeability Blueprint Review
Recently several visitors of websites have asked me about this ebook, which is being promoted quite widely across the Internet. So I ordered a copy myself to figure out what all the publicity was about.
Do not wait and continue to order Likeability Blueprint today. If anytime, within Two Months, you feel it was not for you, they'll give you a 100% refund.
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What I remember though is how 1 cast my vote lor someone 1 had never heard of before the only guy who fooled me the entire day - Jim Pace. You see, 1 have this curse It's REAL tough to fool me and believe me, I like to be fooled. So when Jim came out and did not one, but several items that fooled me, 1 knew he was someone special. I honestly feci that if the Magic Contest wasn't a Popularity Contest, Jim Pace would have placed.
Name three people you will intend to use Your Personality Softener on
Discover the secrets of making charismatic conversation with new acquaintances, and why the first words out of your mouth are crucial. Includes a 4_point Small Talk Checklist to make sure you are on target with your opening words. Then learn the Secret of Small Talk to keep all your small talk appropriate and engrossing.
Book Now For Your Club
Ben Hart wins The Magic Circle's Young Magician of the Year Competition 2007. 16 year old Ben Hart's stylish performance at The Magic Circle headquarters in London brought the art of the silent magician firmly into the 21st Century by applying fresh thinking to a number of classic effects, whilst completely reworking others. His variation on the Linking Rings was both clever and charming (you'll have to see it) and allowed him to really connect with his audience (the hardest aspect of performing silently). Dressed in a sharp black suit he looked like a young Bryan Ferry -very cool and charismatic with a winning smile. He'll go far. Congratulations to all seven finalists, especially Joe Ray (2nd place) and Lexi Watterson (3rd). The judges were Roy Davenport, Julia Howson, Peter Pinner and Paul Stone. The biennial competition was introduced by Derek Speight in 1961 and has launched many a professional career since its inception.
See also Lipcompression Lippout Lippurse
E-Commentary I was doing a search for the words 'deadpan' and 'expressionless' and I found your web site. I have had a deadpan and expressionless look most of my life. I am now coming to terms with how much it has impacted my life. I believe that it has kept me from being in meaningful relationships. I also have been quiet much of my life. I have a 10 year old son who had a traumatic birth and has a brain injury as a result. He has some of the same expressionless features. It occurred to me that much of what you are talking about is the result of brain injury. There are many people with undiagnosed brain injury. I believe that I am one of them. I think that I have motor problems with my facial muscles, which are not working properly. As a matter of fact, there has been great improvement because of dietary and nutritional changes, but I have never gotten to the point where someone might say that I have charisma. I still want to help my son so desperately. --F.N., USA (5 17 00 11 08 24...
Volume 5 Number 6 June 1979
In paying tribute to one who has been around so long and earned the respect and admiration of so many, everything that one can say has already been said. However, some of those whose contributions appear within did feel the desire to express their thoughts and pay their own personal tributes. I have had the pleasure of meeting Dai Vernon on several occasions and have the highest admiration for him. Whether beginner or expert conjurer, he always has 'time for you', and gives very sound advice on any magical problems you may have. He also has the ability to create an atmosphere of enthusiasm which I have not seen equalled by any other person. After a talk with Dai, I guarantee that even the most jaded of magical followers will go home and start practising. He is a kind and friendly man who has reigned at the top for a long time long may he reign.
Its Not Magic But
Often, when a magician is performing in a close-up situation, he will hear a layman say, Boy, I sure wouldn't want to play cards with you. This comment is usually interpreted as a statement of admiration for the magician's card handling ability. I believe it is actually an expression of the spectator's heartfelt hope that he will never have to spend any major amount of time with the magician in a social situation.
Out of the Closet and Into the Fire
A Rolling Stone writer has been ''quietly gathering material'' for an article, spending time with the gurus and interviewing a few aspiring PUAs. Our founding brother RJ was profiled by Rolling Stone and Playboy back in 1998, but he, and not the community, was the centerpiece. RJ probably received a lot more business from the free advertising, and more brothers found their way into the community. Six years later, the mainstream has returned, our community has grown and a new generation of charismatic gurus has arisen.
My Sad and Pathetic Story How Women Piss on Low Status
Different levels of male status produce different types of distinctive behaviors and attitudes that are commonly recognized i.e., the high status male will typically display confidence, strength of character, generosity, likability, charisma and so forth. Meanwhile, the low status male is typically very angry due to being stepped on all his life and ordered around everywhere he goes. He will lack confidence, avoid eye contact, seem either desperate and needy (or aloof and bitter), can be controlling and obnoxious, and will have generally developed some kind of an annoying personality. The important thing to realize is that all these attitudes are formed in response to a lifetime of conditioning (either positive or negative) by the actions of other men, not women. In some ways men really have a much easier time of it -- for while women must struggle mightily to put on a physically attractive appearance in order to appeal to men (sometimes in the face of overwhelming genetic...
On Fat Free Mentalism
The modern mentalist, personified by such acts as Marc Salem, whose Mind Games show has enjoyed a terrific off-Broadway run Craig Karges, one of the hottest college acts on the market, Jeff & Tessa Evason, whose two-person telepathy is astounding even to those in the know Banachek, Karmilovich, Tim Conover, Bob Cassidy -- the list is long -- combine energy, mobility, a sort of kinesthetic fascination, a loose, charismatic style of performing and props that are almost non-existent.
Advanced Methods of Persuasion
Defusing the Emotion Bomb - Resentment, ill-will and negativity prevent communication. Master the skill of defusing emotions. Present a convincing case despite tremendous resistance. Attract love win admiration with a few simple techniques. Learn handy formula words and phrases that bring cooperation and rapport. Learn the single most important technique in this book that will attract others to you. You can rally disciples to your cause in any situation.
Magic And The Science Of Medicine
I have told you how Magic will develop your personality socially. The importance of personality in the social world is great because being well known and well liked means so much in your happiness. Think, however, of the tremendous significance of personality in business. You know that it's the man with personality who gets ahead every time.
The Taboos of Seduction
How do we do this There are many ways out there. All the systems are in a way designed to do this in certain respects. Mystery Method is about escapism, wowing others with entertaining stories and getting them wrapped up in your charisma. Speed Seduction is about leading their imagination and making them think about all the things they'd rather be doing. Double Your Dating is about interrupting their reality and sucking them into yours. We use all sorts of tools, from talking about childhood fantasies, to using time distortion and false time constraints, to playing upon gender roles, to using preplanned routines to wow them.
An Introduction To Cold Reading
Your sexual adjustment has presented some problems for you. While you have some personality weaknesses, you are generally able to compensate for them. You have a great deal of unused capacity which you have not turned to your advantage. You have a tendency to be critical of yourself. You have a strong need for other people to like you and for them to admire you.
One Secret to having Seduction Confidence
I started asking myself questions like, What is it about me that makes me so successful with Women life work etc. Why am I so magnetic and charismatic How do I make people feel so good about me and about themselves What is it about me that makes me so irresistible to women
Why are psychic or cold readings done
You have a strong need for other people to like you and for them to admire you. You have a tendency to be critical of yourself. You have a great deal of unused energy which you have not turned to your advantage. While you have some personality weaknesses. You are generally able to compensate for them. Your sexual adjustment has presented some problems for you. Disciplined and controlled on the outside, you tend to be worrisome and insecure inside. At times, you have serious doubts as to whether you have made the right decision or done the right thing. You prefer a certain amount of change and variety and become dissatisfied when hemmed in by restrictions and limitations. You pride yourself on being an independent thinker and do not accept other opinions without satisfactory proof you have found it unwise to be too frank in revealing yourself to others. At times, you are extroverted, affable, sociable, while at other times you are introverted, wary and reserved. Some of your...
Basic Persuasion Techniques
Instant Impact - Master the skill of reading body language clusters to understand exactly what is going on in your prospect's mind -- without being a mind reader. You will also realize how to send out subtle, subconsciously perceived signals that can give you a very favorable image. With these skills, you can become a charismatic charmer
Attributes of men who are the PRIZE
So, if you want her to see you as the PRIZE, make sure you take her into your world. Take her around people who already love and admire you. In these social situations you will not have to try hard to prove yourself to others because they already love you. This will allow the most PRIZABLE attributes of your personality to flourish. Also, your friends loving and admiring you will validate in her eyes that you are the PRIZE.
Prestige and Disillusionment
I was struck by the peculiarity of the sftuation when I spoke to a friend with no particular interest in magic about lecturing for magicians. I had been asked to speak at a few clubs but was not eager to do so. I tried to explain that one had to be careful about courting the admiration of the fraternity, as it was distracting and irrelevant compared to following one's career and vision as a performer. Her reaction was complete surprise it struck her that to be respected by other magicians would surely be a sign of truly remarkable ability as a performer. It seemed to her to be the pinnacle of success.
Steps Tools used Weasel phrases embedded commands
This next patterns is what I would have to call, for lack of a better term, a blinder pattern. What you're doing is getting her to associate massively pleasurable feelings to you like admiration and empathy, linking those to being in love, and then totally blinding her to any faults of character or appearance you might have. (Notice that this is what happens when a person really falls for someone anyway they say love is blind, and we're just inducing that blindness by describing it Remember
Can anyone learn cold reading
This is a common question, and the answer is the same for cold reading as for anything else. Almost anyone can try their hand at it, but there will always be some who have more natural aptitude than others. Good cold reading tends to require the gift of the gab, modest acting ability, lack of nerves, and a touch of 'stage presence'. If a person has these qualities, he or she can probably learn to be a good cold-reader. Charm and charisma obviously help, but I seem to have done okay despite a conspicuous lack of both.
The Structure Of Choice
Out of the ranks of modern psychotherapy have emerged a number of charismatic superstars. These people seemingly perform the task of clinical psychology with the ease and wonder of a therapeutic magician. They reach into suffering, pain, and dead-ness of others, transforming their hopelessness into joy, life and renewed hope. Though the approaches they bring to this task seem varied and as different as day and night, they all seem to share a unique wonder and potency. Sheldon Kopp described his experience of one such person in his book Guru (p. 146)
The Subtle Art of Manipulation
I'm very much aware this man isn't my friend. But I still harbor such respect and admiration for him, it's hard to be angry about what he attempted to do. In fact, I'm probably more in awe of him now than I've ever been. Whether or not it was intentional or he's incorporated these skills so seamlessly that it's part of who he is doesn't really matter. The fact is, it happened, and the process of which I got a glimpse into is utterly amazing.
Why resistance and rapport
Naturally in someone who is falling in love there is a very strong tendency to find everything about the loved one not merely acceptable but admirable. Film stars, singers and other charismatic people seem naturally to evoke similar feelings in millions. Advertisers attempt to use this by using such people to promote their goods. If your sporting hero says, buy these shoes then you will accept the statement, which you would reject if the marketing manager spoke directly.
Interlude 2 On keeping an open mind
An open mind is appropriate in situations where we have no good evidence one way or the other. Suppose I meet someone for the first time. Should I be prejudiced about that person's character, likeability or integrity, based on their looks or race or creed or accent or anything else Of course not. I should retain an open mind as to what that person is like. They may turn out to be among the most fascinating, likeable and charismatic people I have ever met. Or not. Time will tell.
About Herb Dewey
It is difficult to put into words the respect and admiration I have for Herb, professionally and personally. He is a master of the art, with a genuine concern for others. His ethics and methods are above reproach. He realizes the powerful impact he has on others and is meticulous in his care to plant only positive seeds. He strives to help people believe in themselves, to feel better about themselves, to like themselves, and to take responsibility for their own lives. This trait, perhaps above all others, I find to be rare and prized. Each time I am in touch with Herb, I am touched by him, by his warmth and the support for others.
Dignity No Cheapness
In line with this, let me say a word about your speech. WATCH YOUR ENGLISH. This is tremendously important in your success. When you are among educated people, you must be very careful not to get this reaction from them, Yes, his tricks were good, but how he did abuse the English language and when you are among very ignorant people, you must be correct in your speech so that they will look up to you and admire you.
Meeting and greeting
Some psychics specialise in 'mail order' or remote readings, but the majority are in the business of meeting and greeting people. If the psychic is a naturally likeable person, then meeting and greeting clients presents no problem. Other psychics, less gifted with natural charisma, may employ a range of techniques designed to help first encounters go well.
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You have a strong need for other people to like you and for them to admire you, you like balance in your life and that would be expressed by the even playing card however you are someone that can think outside of the box ant I I think you would go for a card that would not be too predictable.
And Routines
The working of Stewart's mind is as cunning as Jordan's when it comes to the working out of some piece of intricate chicanery with cards. This effect is no exception, and although broadly it is a spelling effect, it is such an effect with a difference, for despite much mixing of the cards, card after card is spelt out in a straightforward manner. Before we ever read through any of Stewart's routines our good friend Francis Haxton runs through the effect the reading that follows increases still more our admiration plus the feeling that magic owes a great deal to such an originator. This is primarily for close quarter work and it gets and fully deserves our unreserved recommendation.
S Male Married
You are a persuasive individual, people listen to you, like you, admire you because you seem to have the ability of being very even-minded, so when someone asks your advice, you give them the proper advice. You will be good with numbers, perhaps not so now, but as you become older you would be good in numbers, you would do well in banking, accounting, real estate, CPA, anything to do with numbers.
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Jay Sankey has one of the biggest followings in the world of magic. There are several reasons for this He performs cool, original effects with razor sharp wit and infectious enthusiasm, he's a brilliant innovator, releases quality tricks and possesses something quite rare these days - charisma. Not only that, he loves magicseen. The guy's bloody perfect
Advanced Maneuvers
15) Give Her a Sincere, Personal Compliment using her Name (but only one time). You perform a little bit of social magic merely by honoring her experience of life. Talk with her and get a feel for what her passion is. Then craft a sincere compliment that is unique to her, and deliver it in a way that is cleverly intriguing. The trick is to make it seem as though you were just struck by the notion to tell her this something about her that you find so utterly fascinating. Remember, you radiate charisma by making a person feel better about themselves after having encountered you, as opposed to feeling worse.
The Magic Of Touch
People who are well liked and who are confident put others at ease when they are around. Confident people let others relax and be themselves because those with confidence are being themselves. One method they put others at ease and convey a warm feeling is by utilizing the power of touch. People crave making a connection to other people so touching and being touched by others is one powerful way we do it. No matter whether the touch is a handshake, a congratulatory pat on the back, or a warm hug, people respond to touch.
The subject of spiritualism or the communication of the dead with the living has been of interest to people in every age. The priests of ancient times made deception a science and an art so as to convince their followers that there was life after death. They preyed on the superstitious fears of the masses with cleverly concealed apparatus in their temples to make it seem that the spirits spoke to them. In Greece today one may see the speaking tubes, trap doors, secret passageways, syphons, trick altars, etc., by means of which they controlled the speaking idols, fire-spitting, water-projecting, and food-eating gods. These excite the admiration of the modern magician and almost cause him to turn green with envy, so clever and such good magic are these contraptions.
If the spell succeeds, the target is granted an air of authority and dignity. Anyone within a 50 ft. radius of the target at the time of the casting will be enthralled by the target unless they make a Will saving throw (DC 15 + Charisma bonus of the target). Those who are enthralled view the target as a respected leader and will follow instructions that are not contrary to their nature (i.e. a paladin will not assassinate an innocent person). In addition, for the duration of the spell, the target focus receives a bonus of +5 to Leadership and NPC reaction rolls. However, with the benefits comes responsibility. If any of the thralls are hurt because of the action or inaction of the target, the target must make a Fortitude save (DC 20) or suffer a temporary loss of ld6 points of Charisma. This occurs each time one of the enthralled is affected.
When you combine these three elements, you are able to tell powerful, exciting stories no matter what they're about. When a person displays these three elements when they're speaking, some people call it charisma. Look at films of some of the most charismatic world leaders, and you'll always see these three elements present when they address their audience. When President Kennedy gave a speech, he spoke with confidence. When President Regan gave a speech, he spoke with conviction. When Hitler gave a speech, he spoke with energy. You'll see all three elements in the speeches of these men, and when you do, you'll understand how they were able to lead and influence so many people.
Chapter Eleven
Bodily strength has won the admiration -- I might almost say, the worship--of mankind from the days of Hercules and his ten mythical labors, to the days of Sandow with his scores of actual achievements. Each generation has produced its quota of strongmen, but almost all of them have resorted to some sort of artifice or subterfuge in order to appear superhumanly strong. That is to say, they added brain to their brawn, and it is a difficult question whether their efforts deserve to be called trickery or good showmanship.
Classy Courage
One of the best ways to elicit a positive response from any woman is to have a presentation about yourself that appears charismatic. Your prospects for acceptance go way up (and, conversely, your chances of rejection go way down) if you can aspire to come across with charisma and a stylish flair. What is charisma Webster's defines it as a. the power or quality of winning the devotion of large numbers of people b. Great personal magnetism charm. Now, for our purposes we won't consider the religious co-definitions or that fact that you're probably not interested in taking over a country and ruling it with an iron fist a la Adolph Hitler (then again, maybe you are ). In any case, we only care about how to use the concept of charisma on a personal basis, one-to-one with some hot little fox that we're trying to impress. Incidentally, charm or finesse or even style might be a good way to think of it too, but these terms are equally vague. What I mean by charisma is this it's the ability to...
Miracles with Cards
I am a big fan of Jim Swain's work, and I'm not alone in my admiration many of the top professionals in the country include some of Jim's creations in their repertoires. Jim's routines are characterized by intelligence, ingenuity, and a diabolical combining of sleight-of-hand with subtleties, set-ups, or gaffs. His new book, Miracles with Cards, may contain his best work yet, and if you're a card man it should be at the top of your Christmas list.
Too Perfect Theory
Vernon was charismatic, frustrating, insensitive, and brilliant. As Ricky Jay states, he had the ability to cause people to get up and move. Wherever he was located immediately became the center of the world of magic. We will not see another like him. Dai Vernon The Spirit of Magic is fascinating and exhilarating. It is one of the best magic videos I have ever seen, and I highly recommend it.
Unpacking the Aronson Stack was my favorite section of Try the Impossible, but then again, I have a special interest in this type of material. I have been using the Aronson Stack in my professional work since 1990. I have a great admiration for the memorized deck routines that Simon has published in his previous books, but since most of them destroy all or part of the stack I rarely perform them in the course of an evening's work. If I have the choice between a routine that keeps the stack intact (or disarranges a minimum number of cards) and a routine that will require restacking the entire deck, I'm going to do the trick with the shortest reset time. Fortunately for all of us, Simon has taken a deeper interest in this keep the stack intact branch of memorized deck magic. In addition, he has discovered some amazing properties that were buried in the Aronson Stack itself. While these discoveries will delight those who already use the Aronson Stack, the really good news is that none of...
Stocking Stuffers
Flash Fold, Dehydrated Deck, Solid Deception and Vacuum Cleaner Cards kept me employed for a while. Then it seemed like Paul vanished from the magic scene for a number of years. When he reappeared a few years ago, it felt to me like the tricks had less sparkle than in the old days. That could be because now there are a lot of imitators of those earlier P.H. books. Regardless, after viewing this new tape, I once again feel the same wave of admiration for Paul's creative skills.
Lag Time
This video project was originally planned using a different performer and magic consultant. But it was brought to Louis Falanga's attention that Daryl had already completed the necessary research and had in fact shot a great deal of video for a similar series of tapes. The other participants graciously bowed out, and Daryl signed on, and it is a fortuitous choice, for there are few performers who have the technical ability and the personal charisma to pull off a teaching series of this scope. The series will eventually encompass six or seven tapes, and the first three are available now.
The Moment
Paul Rosini was one of the most successful magicians during the golden age of hotel and nightclub entertainment. He worked the top spots, he commanded an impressive fee, he was a hit with audiences of laymen and magicians, and he drank himself to death at age 45. Most contemporary magicians are unfamiliar with Paul Rosini. In Greater Magic, John Northern Hilliard sited Rosini as one of America's Ten Living Card Stars. He contributed a few tricks to the magic magazines of the day, and after his death W. F. (Rufus) Steele published Paul Rosini's Magical Gems. In House of Cards The Life & Magic of Paul Rosini, Chuck Romano fills in some of the blanks in the history of this most charismatic and enigmatic performer. The book is in three parts Part One is Rosini's biography Part Two is a detailed account of five different acts performed by Rosini Part 3 is an appendix which contains a reprint of Paul Rosini's Magical Gems. Rosini's repertoire consisted of standard effects the Cups and Balls...
Seal Coating
It has been pointed out to me that the above sequence is loaded with sexual undertones and to a degree that is both true and intentional. Visualize the realities of linking your mind to someone else's and the sexual parallels are unavoidable. It is a union of incredible intimacy and intensity and in order for this effect to work you have to be able to perform this with immense conviction and confidence with a willing subject. For me, this is not a cheap throwaway effect. This is a strong piece of theatre and emotional drama that can have a profound effect on the subject and the watching audience. I will say this though this effect will not work for everybody, indeed as a performance gambit, you will need huge amounts of presence and personal charisma to pull it off but when it hits, and it will, it will amplify even a simple trick to the extent where the audience will think you are a supernatural being.
Romance is a Trance
Falling in love is something that we do to ourselves in the privacy of our own thoughts when we're alone. During the interlude between your next encounter with her, she should be daydreaming about you and gradually convincing herself that you're a great guy with lots of relationship potential. Maybe she'll even go off the deep end and completely fall for you Make sure that you re-enforce these fantasy images when you're together on subsequent dates by continuing to be charismatic and charming. (In
They Are Booking
More than anywhere else, a performer has to be well-liked to be successful in the corporate market. Your personality is your most important asset in succeeding. Unlike the public entertainment arena where success is measured by how well the box office did at your last show or how many people bought your latest DVD, success in the corporate world is usually governed by how well the CEO or a division head likes you If he tells his meeting planners that he wants you at an event, you will be there This may seem to imply that the road to success would be an easier
Mystery Sex Magic
One thing I have to say about Mystery, the guy is probably one of the most charismatic people I know. He just radiates a fun energy that can be infectious, and I always have a good time hanging out with the guy. It's obvious why girls go for him, he's just entertaining as fuck. Of course, the whole time I was with him, I couldn't help thinking about the time TheOne did his ''Mystery'' impression for me, so I had to keep from laughing at some points.
Did not remember me, and had no recollection of the few weeks when we had been in Edinburgh together. How to account for this Perhaps it is a testament to my weak personality and general dearth of charisma. Then again, my appearance had changed quite a lot from my student days (and so had Becky's, come to that). Also, some people are just not terribly good at remembering people from the distant past. Whatever the reasons in this particular case, this story illustrates the fact that you can never be certain a psychic is operating without prior knowledge. Even if the client herself sincerely believes this to be true.
Faking Body Language
The human mind seems to possess a fail-safe mechanism that registers 'tilt' when it receives a series of incongruent non-verbal messages. There are, however, some cases in which body language is deliberately faked to gain certain advantages. Take, for example, the Miss World or Miss Universe contest, in which each contestant uses studiously learned body movements to give the impression of warmth and sincerity. To the extent that each contestant can convey these signals, she will score points from the judges, but even the experts can only fake body language for a short period of time and eventually the body will emit signals that are independent of conscious actions. Many politicians are experts in faking body language in order to get the voters to believe what they are saying and the politician who can successfully do this is said to have 'charisma'.
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There are some people however, you continue Upon whom we wish no ill-will. Someone known only to ourselves, or known throughout the world, for whom we personally have a great admiration, or perhaps affection of a baser kind Turn to another spectator, You sir, I'm sure, have the greatest admiration, respect and worship for someone known to yourself or others. Would you care to print the name of this person, or his or her profession, on a slip of paper Hand him the unprepared pad and pencil. Concentrate on this name, putting all your loving kindness into each letter as you print it Then tear it off . . . etc. . . . and seal it in an envelope. Give him an envelope. Repeat with three or four others, getting them to write names of people they like.
S Male Single
And I sense this energy about you that you are well-liked, that you are well-received, and that you probably could sell someone the Brooklyn Bridge and they would probably buy it. What I am sensing about you, is you have this way about you of being attracted to women, older woman, younger woman, you have a tendency of being well-liked and well-respected by women. You are getting an attitude, a little bit vain or perhaps a little bit cocky, because you seem to have the ability of achieving things that those around you cannot achieve with women. You seem to have decent looks, a decent body, certainly a good personality, a well-liked individual so you are not an introvert, and I don't think that you are terribly introspective. You have a good sense of humor. You don't take people or life terribly seriously.
Photo Routine
Have some photographs in an envelope that you had taken. keep them in your pocket. then when you see a girl or a group of girls, go up while looking through your pics and say, look at this. is that a thumb then critique your pics as if the girl is merely someone to talk to, you aren't HITTING on them. You are just being pleasant. notice how the landscape pics are boring but pics with people in them are interesting and grab your attention. See this one boring but this one has 3 people in it and I notice how my mind goes to processing the situation by looking at expressions of the faces and stuff. ohh, and I hate the ones where the guy in the photo is just standing there looking in the camera. BORING How 'bout this one though see 3 people are NOT looking in the camera and they are talking - doesn't that look more CANDID I like those the most. You have a choice from here. bail out with a pleasure meeting you or wing it for the rest of it cause by now you are IN. As long as you don't HIT...
The Formula Reading
One of your strengths is your ability to observe and evaluate others. You have a strong empathy for other people, an ability to understand them. However, you don't necessarily like them all. You would like to be more open and free. You want others to like you and admire you. There is a suppressed need in you to open doors in your life for the future. In fact, there is a great deal of unused energy that you have not turned to your advantage, and a tendency to procrastinate in some critical areas. On two occasions in the past year, your hesitancy to rock the boat has meant you have failed to reach for the brass ring.
The Power Of Charisma
You knowthere's something about you I like. I can't put my finger on it and it's not just the fact that you will download this ebook but there's something about you that makes you attractive.


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Who here has worn a pair of Kickers shoes at least once in their lives? If you're a 90s kid, I'm sure Kickers is a familiar brand to you. I, for one, was a Kickers kid back in the day. I went to school in Kickers for YEARS! Just hearing its name brings back so many good memories. I can't help but get nostalgic.
A few weeks back, I got invited to an event featuring Kickers and Bauhaus. It was for the official launch of their collaboration. At first, I couldn't quite picture the two together. I mean try to understand, Kickers to me has always been my school shoes– not exactly urban and edgy like how I view Bauhaus. I first got acquainted with Bauhaus way way back in Hong Kong. I was still so young then but seeing their stores all over Hong Kong woke up the curious cat in me so I decided to go in one of their branches one day. Of course, the sales people there were probably wondering what this pacutie-patootie kid was doing there. On the contrary, I actually quickly gained an appreciation for their leather goods.
If you don't know Bauhaus, allow me to introduce the brand to you. Bauhaus was established back in 1991 and it houses excitingly fresh and hip brands such as 80/20, Salad, Tough and Cheap Monday. As you can probably already tell from the brands they offer and from the photos I posted here, Bauhaus features mostly urban street wear that has a lot of flavor and character. Its design aesthetic is always strong, edgy and modern–mixing relaxed and simple silhouettes with vibrant prints and rich colors.
Whenever I enter a Bauhaus store, the items that I check out are always the leather goods. They have the best leather jackets in the world!
Don't believe me? How pretty are these leather jackets from Tough? I'm lusting over that pink one!
This leather jacket is pretty cool. It comes with a detachable hood.
Leather trench coat, anyone?
If leather isn't your thing, Tough also has a full range of clothing inspired by the theme "Sweet Military" for Fall/Winter. Of course, what urban street fashion brand does not have its own version of a plaid shirt? You're not rocker chic without plaid!
Tough is also famous for its jeans. I like how Tough jeans always have that worn out look. They add more character, at least in my opinion.
Aside from Tough, Bauhaus also has Cheap Monday to fulfill all your denim needs. If you want sexy jeans, get Cheap Monday! They cling to your legs like there's no tomorrow which is why I love them!
If you're looking for something a little bit girly, Bauhaus also has Salad. Salad's Fall/Winter collection is inspired by "Swan Lake". It's interesting how the brand was able to combine urban street fashion and elements inspired by ballet. Who would've thought they can go together?
Spot Alice!
Salad's collection has a lot of embroideries like this. Most of which are mixed with tassels, beads & bow designs to give that feel of a ballet performance.
My personal favorite from Salad are their leather wallets and pouches. Although I usually prefer their tan leather goods, these are a refreshing change–pouches for your phones in yummy and vibrant colors. I got one in orange.
Now that you're fully acquainted with Bauhaus and its many brands, it's time for the main event! Back to what I was talking about earlier–the Bauhaus + Kickers collaboration.
Tada!!!! Yes, these are Kickers! It's not the same school-shoes-Kickers I've known and loved for years. Look at them! Little did I know that Kickers had these up its sleeves. Apparently, the brand is a product of cultural revolutions back in the 1970s and 80s which explains its youthful street aesthetic. Now I understand why this collaboration with Bauhaus makes sense. They practically have the same design philosophy. I just had to erase that Kickers that the 9-year-old me used to know and embrace the cool and energetic Kickers that it really is.
I went gaga over the brown boots with mustard laces. When I tried them on, I was surprised at how light they are!! Leave it to Kickers to produce quality shoes that are both fashionable and functional.
The Bauhaus + Kickers shoes are exclusively available at Bauhaus outlets only. Drop by their branches at Trinoma, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Alabang Town Center, and Abreeza.


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Smoking While Pregnant Or Quitting For Two
(BlackDoctor.org) — Smoking during your pregnancy can have lasting effects on your baby's health and development. Cigarette smoke contains more than 4,000 chemicals, such as rat poison, ammonia cleaning product, lighter fluid, nail polish remover, moth balls, and the addictive poison Nicotine – just to name a few. When you smoke during pregnancy, your baby does too. These dangerous chemicals become a source of oxygen and nutrients for your baby. Can you imaging adding a sprinkle of rat poison and then mixing in a little nail polish remover to your baby's cereal? The dangers of smoking while pregnant are just that serious to the health of your baby.
Every cigarette you smoke increases the risks of your pregnancy. Complications to your baby may include stillbirth, premature delivery, and low birth weight. Undersized babies tend to have undersized bodies. Their lungs may not be ready to work on their own, causing them to begin their first few days or weeks of life on a respirator. Children whose mothers smoke during pregnancy are especially vulnerable to asthma, learning disorders, behavioral problems, and have double or even triple the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Learning about the dangers of smoking during pregnancy is an important first step in making the decision to stop smoking. Smoking also harms a mother's health, too. Smokers have an increased risk of lung and other cancers, heart disease, stroke and emphysema (a deadly lung condition).A mother's health is just as important as the baby's.
It's also important to stay smoke – free after the baby is born. Babies exposed to second – hand smoke suffer from more lower – respiratory illnesses (bronchitis and pneumonia), from more ear infections than babies not exposed to second – hand smoke, and may also face an increased risk of asthma and SIDS.
Join the thousands of pregnant mothers quitting smoking today. If you or someone you know is interested in quitting and would like to learn about smoking cessation resources available in your local area please call 1-800-QUITNOW (1-800-784-8669). It's free and tobacco specialists are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide you with the support and resources you need to finally kick the habit. Quitting for you and quitting for your baby is the biggest gift you can give your baby. The sooner you quit the better!
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). What Do We Know About Tobacco Use and Pregnancy. June 11, 2007.
Baby Center Medical Advisory Board, http://www.babycenter.com. How Smoking During Pregnancy Affects You and Your Baby. September 2006.


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Girls 2002 Cencal Cosmos set to compete with some of the most talented student athletes at the Phoenix Cup Showcase. Here is a little history on their accomplishments and some exciting news about this growing club…
2017 NorCal Fall league G16 State Premier South
City of Las Vegas Mayor's Cup International Youth Soccer Tournament 2017
2017 Santa Cruz Breakers Academy
2017 Pleasanton RAGE College Showcase Presented by Adidas
Our Story:
The concept of CenCal Cosmos came into being in 2013, when founding President Joel Gambrell, DOC Kevin Botterill and a group of like-minded soccer people decided that the soccer community of Fresno deserved a better option. The club was designed with the guiding principles of long term development of players, long term development of coaches, fiscal responsibility and transparency.
Cosmos began in earnest in the spring of 2014 with 7 teams and added 5 more that May. Success on the field was almost immediate as the U17 girls won the USClub Regional Tournament and represented the Western Region at The USClub National Championships in Greenville, NC.
Building a legacy
The following year marked the beginning of the extraordinary success of the Cosmos Youth Academy as the U9 boys won the NorCal State Championship to be named the best team in Northern California. This was the first boys team from the Central Valley to win a NorCal State Cup ever.
2016 surpassed everyone's expectations, as CenCal Cosmos established themselves as the preeminent youth development program in the whole of Northern California. Every boys team from U12 down ('05, '06, '07 and '08 birth year teams) finished in the top ten in NorCal State Cup with the '07 and '08 boys both finishing second. The '07 second team also finished in the top 16. On top of this, the '08 girls team finished 5th in the State.
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