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Festive Style with Bally
'Tis the season to go all out. Tamsin Crimmens rounds up what to wear for every occasion this festive season
Winter Holiday Party
For winter party dressing, there is nothing that looks and feels more glamorous or sumptuous than texture. Imagine the feel of velvet, silk, leather and suede on your skin to make this party season sing. Yes, minimalism is officially out and maximalism is most definitely in.
So ladies, whether you're delicately wrapping the ribbon of Bally's Lavin flat around your ankle, throwing a vintage fur coat over your silk dress, or slipping your feet into sparkly heels and flouncing into the night in one of this season's wildly embellished dresses, there is just one rule: don't hold back.
Men who want to win big in the party style stakes this winter, take it from us that a 1970s-inspired silk shirt is the way to go. Maybe it's the continued 70s revival happening in menswear, but a little signature piping around the edge or a baseball-inspired deep-V version slipped under suiting is de rigueur. Pair with well-cut trousers and understated Helliot trainers for laid-back but on-point style – and don't forget to grab Bally's new graffiti-print portfolio for extra style points.
Office Festive Party
Red alert! Forget black as your go-to colour choice for the office party; red is the colour of AW17. There is an art to this sort of power dressing and a statement red dress toned down with understatedly-chic accessories is the winning formula now. Only the truly bold would pair their killer dress with flats for the office party, so go all-out with the Maelle slipper, a design that exudes classic style with a touch of modernity (wear with the counter flattened for easy chic). Finally, pair with the B Turn mini bag in a contrasting colour for a final hint of insouciance.
Guys, while your colleagues might be loosening their ties at the annual party, you'll want to stand out from the crowd of suits with a style that makes even the CEO envious; we're talking coloured tailoring that effortlessly takes you from boardroom to bar. There is a world beyond grey, navy and black and this season the coolest guys are wearing taupe, powder blue, teal and camel. Finish the look with a knitted tie matched to the colour of your suit, a crisp white shirt, leather belt, smart shoes and you're good to go.
Alpine Christmas
Heading for the mountains this season? The chicest way to do alpine-chic this year is to make it all about corduroy. A huge trend for men and women for AW17, pair yours with a roll-neck sweater and chunky boots such as the Gaja for women, a combat-style boot with a practical grooved rubber sole but still with Bally's luxury aesthetic. For chalet-side excursions, the Celinia boots have a cosy fur lining and are adorned with Edelweiss embroidery. Who said practical had to be boring?
For men, coloured corduroy with leather accessories and the Medison boot, which takes inspiration from Bally's heritage in hiking, is the ultimate combo for style off the slopes. A textured rubber sole lends a distinct grip for trekking, and the Bally stripe sits discreetly to the rear of the shoe for an additional hint of cool. Don't forget your Caliros clutch bag for organising travel essentials en route to your mountain escape. Winter trends have never looked so good.
New Year's Eve
Follow this one simple rule for New Year's Eve party dressing to out-style everyone else in the room by miles: no sequins. Sounds simple, but even the best of us can get carried away by the frippery of the season and decide we too must resemble a holiday tree. Instead, renounce predictability and opt instead for top-to-toe tonal dressing – the chic way to pack a visual punch. The key to getting it right now is to offset with accessories in a contrasting hue; so grab your favourite Suzy bag and Bally's Lyle lace-up boots and get ready to stomp into 2018 in style!
Tonal dressing is big news for men this season too. If you can't make up your mind on what colour to go for, black is always a foolproof choice, though grey, navy, greens and pinks can work well too. The key to adding a little New Year's Eve pizzazz is mixing and matching textures such as cotton, leather and suede. If raving is on the cards, you'll want to pair your tonal outfit with relaxed Herbi trainers, or for smarter parties, pull on Bally's Lamenco boots and grab your favourite holiday present: a calf leather Brasai bifold wallet featuring the Bally Beetle design, before heading out into the night.


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We have all been put in situations beyond our control. We have all experienced a time when our fate or the fate of our organization rested squarely in the hands of someone or something over which we had no influence or authority. A recent experience at the cab stand at O'Hare International Airport gave me the opportunity to observe one of these situations from the outside and I have come to the conclusion that there is always something you can do.
That night, as I approached the cabstand ready to take the short trip home there was only one problem. There were no cabs. I don't mean there were a few cabs or there was one cab. There were no cabs. After about 15 minutes a single cab finally appeared, loaded up, and left. It continued like this the hour I stood there. Every 10 to 15 minutes one cab would pull up, load in passengers, and leave. Then nothing for 10 to 15 minutes.
Since I was a captive prisoner in this never ending line of dispair, I couldn't help but observe the operation happening around me. There were two employees—a manager and an attendant. The cab stand manager was just standing there. I am going to give him the benefit of the doubt and say there was nothing he could do to actually get more cabs. However, in my experience, there is always something you can do to improve the situation for customers.
What to do when faced with a situation beyond your control.
1) Just do something
I know, we said you can't do anything but in my experience there is always something you can do. I have learned that there are two basic actions that can, almost without fail, always be taken to improve the experience for your customers.
a.) Do anything. Pick up a phone and call someone. Customers appreciate it if you at least look like you are trying to do something. "There's nothing I can do." is never a good answer.
b.) Provide updates on the cause the problem and what is being done to resolve it. Giving people updates on the situation will calm nerves, temper tempers, and give the client some peace of mind.
For example, when Hurricane Sandy decimated the telecommunications infrastructure of the east coast, it took down scores of my direct lines to trading desks across Manhattan. There was nothing I could do. On TV and in the newspaper (ok... online) I could actually see the basement Verizon vaults flooded. Two floors of telecom equipment completely submerged. Again, there was nothing I could do to fix the problem. I am not a low voltage electrician. I was not in New York. It was clearly not my fault. However, there was still something I could do to reduce the inconvenience for my sales staff and clients. I could make sure someone was working on rerouting my lines. I could have dead lines merged with good lines. I could provide my clients and reps with updates on the progress so they didn't feel helpless and abandoned. I could be proactive and that is exactly what I did. I think you see where I am going with this.
The cab stand manager that day had a choice to make. He could get on the two-way radio to get a status update and relay that to the waiting passengers. He could also walk the line of passengers to try to combine rides to expedite the line. Or, he could stand there satisfied with the fact that this wasn't his fault. Unfortunately, he chose the latter which did nothing but lead to increased resentment and anger from the passengers.
At some point we all have a choice to make when put in situations that are beyond our control. We can rest on our laurels confident in the fact that we aren't to blame, or, we can pick up the baton and try our best to rectify the problem. Neither choice is "wrong." I just happen to prefer action over indifference.
2) Fight to never be put in that situation again.
Observe, notate, ask questions. Determine the cause of the problem and after actions a and b above, start planning ahead. Do whatever it takes to never be put in this situation again.
In my situation after Sandy, I learned that another vendor had their private lines up weeks before mine. I immediately started the RFQ process and as soon as I received that quote I started switching my lines to the new carrier. I also investigated cloud based solutions that would prevent hardware problems from interrupting our telecommunications abilities. I never wanted to be helpless waiting for someone else to fix my problems again.
The O'Hare taxi problem was not a one-time thing. The same thing happened the last 3 times I was there and, based on the frequency with which I fly (not very), I would guess this same problem has occurred many other times. Yet, no actions were taken. No one stepped up to the plate and said there is something we can do. There is something we must do. They just stood there as if this is just the way the world works. This is the way things have always been. This is the way things always will be.
From my cab driver that night I learned "There are plenty of cabs waiting. They just aren't sending us." This means there is a bottleneck somewhere between cabs coming in to the holding lot and the passengers. I'm guessing that somewhere someone, probably that cab stand manager or attendant, knows what is causing that bottleneck but they either aren't being listened to or don't feel that their opinions' matter. That is a management problem (read about how to fix that problem in my previous blog) but that is also a personal problem. I could not stand there, day in and day out, simply accepting the fate assigned to me by someone else. I would fight to fix the problem. I would stand on my soapbox and scream to the heavens that I know the solution. I would not stand idly by…but then again I prefer action to indifference and that's just me.

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The Driftless Region Bicycle Coalition is a member based advocacy organization. Advocacy is in our blood and in our mission. Many events and activities that DRBC puts on are part of our on going effort to educate the public and our community leaders about the benefits of bicycling. Here you will find information and briefs on current issues that DRBC is actively working on or monitoring. Please contact us if you are aware of any issue effecting bicycling in the Driftless region.
Advocacy is the pursuit of influencing outcomes — including public-policy and resource allocation decisions within political, economic, and social systems and institutions — that directly affect people's current lives. (Cohen, D., R. de la Vega, G. Watson. 2001. Advocacy for Social Justice.)
You are an advocate!
Each and every member of the DRBC is an advocate for cycling. Every time you get on your bike or talk to your friends and family about bicycling you are doing the work of an advocate. DRBC has established the Advocacy and Policy committee to help it stay informed, plan and take action on issues that affect bicycling in our communities at the local, state and maybe even national level. The committee meets the last Wednesday of every month and you are invited to attend, participate and become a member. Contact us if you are interested.
Current Campigns
- Complete Streets: We are currently developing a region wide Complete Streets campaign. Learn more…
- Paintable Projects – more information coming soon!
- Bike Racks: We are exploring ways to get more bicycle parking in all our communities, especially in commercial districts. If you would like to work with us to get more bicycle parking near your place of business, please contact us.
Current Issues
- Complete Streets Campaign
- City of La Crosse Bike-Ped Plan
- I90 – Bike/Ped accomidations
- Hwy16 Bike Path
Other Advocacy Groups
- Active Living La Crescent, MN
- Houston County Trails, MN
- Human Powered Trails, WI
- LAPC – La Crosse Area Planning Committee | Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, WI
- OSBA – Onalaska Safe Bicycling Association, WI
- West Salem Bicycle and Pedestrian Ad Hoc Committee, WI


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Our pricing on our web sites is at the lowest price possible for all of our customers, including our government and military customers. We sell many of our products at or below standard dealer cost. This means that the pricing structure is set at the same low level for civilian and government customers alike. This enables government customers to "click-and-order" or call in their order without needing to obtain additional pricing information. Our low prices and great service will help to save your department money on equipment purchases!
We realize that certain departments need written quotes and information before proceeding with a purchase. Our sales staff is happy to provide this information to you upon request. We can ship merchandise immediately with a government credit card or can provide an pro-forma invoice for a check to be sent to us.
We look forward to working with you on your next equipment purchase or complete project!
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It is now a month since Kermit was born. Since then his name has been expanded to Kermit E.G. Robinson, because on the Inspire forum I was asked to post a photo of him, and someone said he looked like a Chicago gangster from an old movie! I replied that perhaps they had Edward G. Robinson in mind – he did have rather a squashed froggy face lol!! So, Kermit E.G. Robinson is born.
Unlike other babies, Kermit E.G. Robinson is not growing with time – he is shrinking! To begin with he was a nice perfect circle measuring 40 mm in diameter, but now he has gone rather egg-shaped, and measures between 25 and 30 mm – ish. Hopefully he will settle down to a nice round again, but apparently no stomas are perfect…
My hubby went out shopping this a.m. and came back with this:
I opened it, and out Kermit popped!
Isn't he making a big splash as he makes his entry into the world? Hopefully he won't be creating too many (brown) splashes during our lifetime!
I think my hubby is very clever to have found him such an appropriate birthday card.


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Foods That Will Win The War And How To Cook Them (Year 1918)
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Creating a Relocation Policy
Developing and maintaining a corporate relocation policy is critical for assuring consistent successfull relocations for the company and the transferee. A written policy:
Smaller organizations most commonly use a Centralized Policy, which is the easiest to administer.
We will be happy to work with you to develop a Relocation Policy that will save you time, expenses hassles and dissapointments , and that will create efficiency within both organizations.


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This article reviews the roles of pets in families, explores zooeyia 8 (pronounced zoo-AY-uh")—how pets benefit human health—assesses the potential dangers of pet ownership, outlines simple communication to establish which patients already have a pet, and describes an interprofessional collaborative approach to bettering care for patients with pets.
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Friday, January 24th at 6:30 pm.
328 E. State St., Salem, Ohio
PH: 234-575-7024 (for questions)
DoLiv Publishing has planned for its next Book Club Social Meetup Friday, January 24th at 6:30 p.m. We will be meeting again in downtown Salem, Ohio. Bring a friend and join us for an evening of good conversations and get into a review of our first book… "On The Road," by Jack Kerouac
It is never too late to join this Book Club Social Meetup. We are just getting into the book review for "On the Road" and plan to discuss what book the group would like to read next. Future books and overall group format is completely open.


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Emergency Building and makesafe Services
We are prepared for virtually any emergency building situation. Over the years we have seen our clients in all sorts of unique and dangerous situations. We offer our 'makesafe' services to both insurance companies, insurance builders and the public. Having spent many years in the insurance industry we are fully aware of the procedures and documentation requirements of an insurance claim.
We can take care of:
- Site inspection reports including photos
- Storm damaged structure and roofs
- Water entry through roofs and roof plumbing
- Partially and fully collapsed ceilings
- Property board ups
- Catastrophic impact of structure from cars.
- Burst pipes - plumbing, electrical, restoration
- Fallen trees on structure and fencing.
- Malicious break and enter damage including kicked in doors and broken windows.
- Asbestos removal (Restricted Asbestos License)
- Storm damaged boundary fencing.
- Documention of damage and contents loss
Prepared 24/7/365
We keep a wide stock of a various building materials so that we are able to attend emergency works works in the middle of the night, no matter the situation. The building materials we keep in stock include but are not limited to:
- Acrow props
- Plywood sheets
- Timber
- Temporary boundary and pool fencing
- Heavy duty builders tarpaulins
- Sandbags
- Caulking compounds
- Fixings large and small
- Assorted cutting blades for various tools
- Encapsulation materials
- Hazardous materials PPE
We carry at all times a very extensive assortment of battery operated tools and thus are fully equipped to work without access to power and in remote locations.
In the very few situations where power is required to complete works we can arrange a generator to be delivered to site.
We accept all major credit and debit cards including Visa, Mastercard and American Express with our mobile payment facilities. Cash, cheque and payment via bank transfer is also welcome.
We supply all the necessary documentation on the works undertaken including a site report which includes before and after photos. This makes being reimbursed when you make your insurance claim as easy as possible. In some situations your insurance company can make the payment directly, we recommend you consulting your insurance provider if you require this service.


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Skilled Nursing Care at the Fountain Lake Community
As an organization, we are very excited to offer skilled care and services in the household model. Our community's design allows staff to be closer to community members and therefore provide prompt care and services. Medical supplies and assistive devices are more easily hidden to enhance the home environment. Community members will have private rooms and live in households that feature a full kitchen, living area, dining room, and laundry facilities. Each household will consist of only 14 community members so they can live in a close-knit environment with staff that know their needs and preferences. Our skilled care and rehab households are a vital part of our community and they are connected to the Town Center, the Meadows, and Water's Edge.
Also available:
- Guest Suites w/ breakfast included (see Come Visit Us page for details)
- Rollaway Beds
- Guest Dining
- Phone Services
- Hospice Room
- Daily engaging social and recreational activity programming
- Three well-balanced meals and food options 24/7
- Secure patio and outdoor area with raised gardening
- Indoor continuous walking link
- Personal pendant emergency call system and pull cords
- Ongoing monitoring of health care needs
- Full-time chaplain and worship services
- Transportation to local medical appointments
- Personal laundry and linen services (your laundry won't get mixed!)
- Staff trained to provide person-centered care and to encourage resident choice
Want to learn more and find out what's available?
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By Joyce Deuley
It appears that those "plug-in" telematics devices that Progressive had been "pluggin'" for years may have potentially brought about the insurer's undoing. The increase in drivers that are more informed about their could-be hazardous driving behaviors has resulted in better insurance rates and less accidents, which is terrific, right? Perhaps not for the actual insurers.
The Detroit News released an article about how the auto insurance industry will be massively disrupted with the widespread adoption of telematics and other changes in the market, particularly driverless vehicles. According to Meyer Shields, a managing director at Keefe Bruyette & Woods analytics firm, the increased level of safety on the roads due to autonomous driving will negatively impact insurance providers whose main offering is auto insurance; those that have moved onto other offerings—such as home or health insurance—will not be as deeply affected.
But wait, there's more…In addition to the reduced need for insurance coverage, websites that compare and rate insurance providers will also negatively impact insurance giants. These sites allow for customers to review and use discussion boards to make more informed decisions about the type of coverage that fits their lifestyles and their wallets. Myers states that, while this method of shopping around is more popular in the U.K. the U.S. market may see some uptick, "As these platforms become better known, and more recognized brands sign up [such as State Farm, Geico and Allstate], there's reason to expect these options to gain traction," and ultimately, "drive down" the costs to policy holders—meaning benefits to customers at the insurer's expense.
However, insurers need not be too worried—yet—(we're lookin' at you, Progressive). If, despite Google and Apple's intention to enter the autonomous vehicle market by 2020, the Autonomous Vehicle Revolution won't come about for another 10-20 years, then insurers have the ability to shift their business models to adapt and become more reflective of current market trends. But, can these giants move fast enough to get new models and policies in place to maximize the impending shift? Much like a classic Cadillac, large, legacy insurers take time to turn around, and—funnily enough, accidents may occur. And, while Progressive may be losing points in the market currently, Flo has yet to croon a farewell—it will be interesting to see how insurers figure out how to balance the value of telematics and the coming Revolution, placing us on safer roads, the likes of which hadn't been seen since before cars were invented.


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Call me for more details about my areas of clinical focus in my Berkeley psychotherapy practice.
- self-image, self-confidence, and self-esteem
- athletic performance, eating disorder recovery, and positive body image
- taming a harsh inner critic
- stronger boundaries and self-care
- borderline personality disorder & children of parents with BPD
- childhood trauma from siblings, parents, or peers
- inconsistent and overwhelming moods and feelings
- adolescent growth and developing identity
- career changes, relationship changes, and the road less traveled
- processing grief, and healing, from the death of a parent
- Self-criticism and self-esteem
- Life transitions, divorce, identity shifts
"Fear is a natural reaction to moving closer to the truth." -Pema Chödrön
I believe that you have a deep wisdom inside you that talk psychotherapy can help you to access, understand, and learn from. In my experience, the path to this type of understanding is not linear, and while you may find some relief after our sessions, this type of work is rarely expedient or quick. It may feel frightening, at times, to learn about yourself. I believe that what we are most frightened of are the parts of ourselves that need the most care and attention.


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When it comes to online gambling, it pays to be well-informed about what kind of games should be played in order to take full advantage of the payouts as well as when and where to make the wagers. In order to ensure a pleasurable gambling venture, getting sufficient information about the game as well as the operation of gambling communities.
There are various resources that provide excellent and updated information to enable the individual to become successful in their preferred game. Signing up for a newsletter is one of the ways by which a person can obtain gambling information. Likewise, the top online casinos have their in-house newsletter that automatically pops up on the member's e-mail providing the needed information they desire. This works to their advantage especially if they are not fond of switching from one site to another.
By subscribing to a newsletter from an exclusive site they are accustomed to, the individual can boost their knowledge of the game as well as understand the ins and outs of their favorite site. Likewise, gambling newsletters help the member get updates on latest promotions and upcoming deals. For players who just want to log on and do not care about ongoing events in the site, newsletters can be useless. On the other hand, a newsletter can be vital to someone who aspires to be the best in their field.
Just like everything else in this world, one should not presume that they are getting sufficient facts by referring to only one source of information. A smart gambler will subscribe to newsletters to give them information, but they will still focus on what is happening in the industry from other fronts. Browsing on latest topics that are making an impact on the online gambling industry in a reliable search engine is another excellent way of finding information online.
In addition, the fact that one does not like Draw Poker, for instance, gives them no reason to get information about it. Trends that affect one area of the gambling industry tend to rub off to the others and make an impact on the other games. Likewise, by understanding the trends occurring in another game will help the player focus their attention to their chosen game by taking advantage of these trends before the other players without the same privilege can.
Getting information from any source can make one's online gambling experience …


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Hello again food friends! I don't know where you are, but it's definitely been on the colder side here in Portland lately. I find that on those days when I'm chilled to the max, I'm looking for something homemade to warm me right up! One of my favorite warm weather dishes with my spirit food is Baby Reds and Chicken in the oven. It's a simple dish that will leave you feeling warm and full.
Baby Reds (put as many as you want I usually do about 6-8 for our family)
Thawed Chicken thighs (again, enough to feed your family)
1 Can of Swanson's Chicken Broth
2 TBSP Dried Onion
Seasonings of your choice
Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees.
Start by rinsing and then slicing up the baby red potatoes into thin pieces. Place the chicken thighs and baby red potatoes into an oven safe dish. Add the can of Swanson's broth to the dish making sure to evenly pour over entire dish. Add the dried onion and any additional seasonings you wish and then place into the oven.
Bake for about 70 minutes, serve and enjoy (simple salads are a great counterpart)


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overdue UPDATE:
When the shuttered recreation center was demolished last year, it was a good clue about the changes that were going to come to the Wigle field. This large playfield with a DIY skate park are up for sale. When the correct buyer appears [and they might have already] this playfield will disappear. Wigle will be sorely missed not only by the kickball leagues. skateboarders but also by the Experienca School across the street who uses the field for school events. Here's the best way to describe it courtesy of CurbedDetroit. ag
A Gifted Violinist
Wigle Playground is a popular spot for kickball leagues in Detroit. It sides the service drive to M-10 Lodge Freeway and Selden Street. The amenities at this field are few – a baseball diamond, beat up basketball courts, vandalized rec center and the field – but in actuality a patch of earth, a ball, beer and some friends are all one needs.
Thomas Wigle was born to parents Arch and Hazel in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 18, 1909. The family relocated to a residence on West Grand Boulevard in Detroit. Arch supported the family working as a realtor. Prior to entering the military, Thomas was a violinist, violin teacher and a mechanic in an airplane factory.
Beyond the Call of Duty
Serving in World War II was no easy task, yet 2nd Lt. Thomas W. Wigle gave his all and volunteered to command when leadership was desperately needed. On September 16, 1944 his platoon was attempting to invade a heavily fortified position on an Italian hillside. There were three terraced stone walls to scale to reach the enemy. Wigle led his men up the rocky slope through intense fire and reached the first stone wall. He was boosted to the top of the wall and perched upon it in full view of the enemy. A firefight ensued and meanwhile, his men helped each other up and over. Wigle and his platoon successfully negotiated the second wall using the same method.
Three houses used as an enemy stronghold came into view after Wigle scaled the third wall. Giving an order for cover, he made a dash through a shower of gunfire to reach the nearest house. Firing his carbine as he entered, he drove the enemy out of the back door and onto the second house. They eventually fled and took refuge in the cellar of the third house.
When the platoon caught up to Wigle, they found him dead on the cellar stairs. His heroics resulted in the capture of 36 German soldiers and the seizure of this stronghold in Monte Frassino, Italy. He was honored with the Congressional Medal of Honor for courage and dedication.


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There are no words that can describe how happy I am about Viva Video bringing in Marvel Entertainment's straight-to-DVD animated features like Ultimate Avengers, Ultimate Avengers 2, and this movie here featuring Ol' Shellhead: The Invincible Iron Man.
The Story: This got some comic book traditionalists up in arms with their panties in a bunch. Uptight pricks. I, on the other hand, don't mind the film creators doing some modifications and upgrades on the mythos because first, I wasn't an Iron Man fan until Civil War came along, so I really don't give a crap about Iron Man continuity. Second, why would you want an animated feature to be 100% faithful to the medium it's based on? Stories and characters in comics, no matter how iconic, don't always equal great entertainment when ported brick-by-brick to another medium. And third, the story of ancient magics meeting bleeding edge technologies, with a dash of daddy issues, works for me. The Ultimate Avengers movies gave me a bigger geekgasm, but this one gave me a more satisfying story.
The Eye Candy: The animation here isn't the best I've seen, but it isn't the worst, either. And I'm talking about animation both in TV and movies. The movie starts off slow with all these animated talking heads, but once the four elementals of the Mandarin come to life, the action and the eye candy begins. It was awesome to see all the different Iron Man armors. A shame he only got to use 3 of those. But methinks Tony Stark donning his original armor during the climax of the movie is a nice touch.
The Actors: I have no idea who these voice actors are, but I think they did a good job. Not great, but good. Nothing worth raving or ranting about.
The DVD Extras: Um, there aren't any. Hey Viva, what's the big deal not including the special features? Bummer.
The movie doesn't have enough in it to improve its re-watchabality, but it's a solid ride if you just want to get your animated super-hero flick. I hope the upcoming live-action movie is an improvement over this animated one. That would totally be awesome. Nay, that would totally be invincible.


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↑ Watch Sanders' victory speech in its entirety.
"What happened here in New Hampshire in terms of an enthusiastic and aroused electorate—people who came out in large numbers—that is what will happen all over this country!"Bernie Sanders took the stage in New Hampshire on Tuesday night after claiming victory, by what appears to be a substantial margin, over Hillary Clinton.
"Together we have sent the message that will echo from Wall Street to Washington, from Maine to California," Sanders told the crowd. "And that is: that the government of our great country belongs to all of the people and not just a handful of wealthy campaign contributors and their super PACs."
"Tonight, with what appears to be a record-breaking voter turnout—and I say 'HUUUGE' voter turnout—we won, because we harnessed the energy and the excitement that the Democratic Party will need to succeed in November." —Bernie Sanders"Nine months ago," he continued, "we began our campaign here in New Hampshire. We had no campaign organization. We had no money. And we were taking on the most powerful political organization in the United States of America. And tonight, with what appears to be a record-breaking voter turnout—and I say 'HUUUGE' voter turnout—we won, because we harnessed the energy and the excitement that the Democratic Party will need to succeed in November."
"What happened here in New Hampshire in terms of an enthusiastic and aroused electorate—people who came out in large numbers—that is what will happen all over this country!" he declared as the crowd roared in approval.
"Let us never forget," he went on, "Democrats and progressives win when voter turnout is high. Republicans win when people are demoralized and voter turnout is low. Tonight we served notice to the political and economic establishment of this country that the American people will not continue to accept a corrupt campaign finance system that is undermining American democracy. And we will not accept a rigged economy in which ordinary Americans work longer hours for lower wages while almost all the new income and wealth goes to the top one percent."
As of this writing, with nearly 35 percent of the vote in, Sanders was enjoying a 20-point lead, beating Clinton 59 percent to 38 percent in the Granite State.
Earlier (8:55 PM EST):
Bernie Sanders was declared by major networks as the projected winner of the New Hampshire Democratic primary, just over an hour after polls closed in the Granite State on Tuesday evening.
NBC News, CNN and other outlets said enough information was available just after 8 pm EST to safely report that Sanders will secure the majority. It has been reported that Clinton had already called Sanders to concede and offer her congratulations.
Subsequently, an email signed by out in which Bernie Sanders told his supporters:
We just won the New Hampshire primary.
I am about to head downstairs to address an enthusiastic group of supporters and volunteers. But what I am about to tell you is important:
There are 14 primaries and caucuses over the next three weeks, and you can be certain that our victory tonight will prompt a desperate response from the nation's financial elite and the political establishment who want to stop our campaign to transform America.
Who knows what they're going to throw at us next. All I know is we must be ready to respond, organize, and win.
Nine months ago, if you told somebody that we would win the New Hampshire primary, they would not have believed you. Not at all. Too bold, they would have said. Not enough money to compete against the billionaires.
You showed them tonight.
Stephanie Taylor, co-founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, responded to the projections by claiming victory for the ascendant progressive wing of the Democratic Party.
"Bernie Sanders is tapping into a rising economic populist tide that spans Democratic, Republican, and Independent voters," declared Taylor, "and his strong performance in New Hampshire reflects that."
Given the surging national popularity of Sanders, and citing the growing influence of Sen. Elizabeth Warren on the party in recent years, Taylor said that the "big message" from New Hampshire "is that the Warren wing of American politics" is on the rise. "The future of the Democratic Party," she said, "lies with the message of tackling inequality and pushing for bold systemic change."
As NBC reports:
Clinton's defeat in the state, while widely expected, comes with a personal pang for a candidate whose presidential ambitions were revived in New Hampshire in 2008. That year, Clinton's surprise victory over then-Sen. Barack Obama earned her the label of "comeback kid" — the same moniker used for her husband after his come-from-behind performance here in 1992.
Doing its best to immediately shift gears and reframe the loss as just a hiccup in a grand game, Clinton campaign manager Robby Mook blasted out a memo to supporters and donors that aimed to explain what her team would be doing next to counter the rise of Sanders. Titled "March Matters," the memo says that campaign is now looking beyond the first four contests of Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada, and South Carolina and argues the multi-state Super Tuesday on March 1st and later primaries are now the focus.
"The reason is simple," the memo states: "while important, the first four states represent just 4% of the delegates needed to secure the nomination; the 28 states that vote (or caucus) in March will award 56% of the delegates needed to win."
The race, as they say, is on.
This post first appeared in Common Dreams.


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Very excited to welcome Jon Opstad to the fray (Insert fanfare here). Jon is an established composer who has written music for BBC's Black Mirror, Whitechappel, Our world war, Silent witness (of which he has been nominated for Best Television Programme Score at the 2014 Music & Sound Awards) amongst many others. He has also just scored music for Hubert Essakow's contemporary dance project IGNIS and is Currently working on the new series of Black Mirror.
I suggest you take your self to his website and listen with your own ears:
I just need to get the rest of the film finished!


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Lulu's Dahl Indian Lentils/
Dahl Indian Lentils 1 T. sesame oil or, alternatively, olive oil 1 cup finely chopped white onion 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 T. finely chopped fresh ginger 4 cups water or vegetable broth 1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed and picked over 1 t. cumin 1 t. coriander 1 t. turmeric ¼ t. cardamom ¼ t. cinnamon ¼ t. cayenne pepper 1 t. salt, or to taste 2 T. tomato paste
Preparation: 1. In a 3-quart stockpot or other medium-sized soup pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the onion, garlic and ginger. Cook, stirring often, until the onions are translucent, about 6 minutes. 2. Stirring constantly, add the water or broth, lentils, spices and salt. Bring to a low boil, then turn down the heat to low, cover and let the soup simmer for about 20 minutes, or until lentils are very tender. 3. Stir in the tomato paste until well combined. Cook several minutes more, or until the soup is desired temperature and consistency, adding more water to the Dahl if needed. Serve hot and garnish with a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream if desired.


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Picture Resizer software
As Digital Photo/Picture Frames are becoming more and more commonplace it seems there is consequently a bigger demand for software to make loading images on to these devices as easy as possible.
The Picture Resizer started off as a simple tool developed for just the author's use with a Digital Picture Frame. However, it's become apparent that others may benefit from this tool as well.
In a recent issue of Computer Shopper, a reader asked for a recommendation on what software they should use for their DPF. Computer Shopper's response was to try some free photo editing software or resort to MS Paint. The problem with this approach is that neither are specifically made for DPFs (or any similar bit of kit that can display a picture file) and that editing more than a few files soon becomes tiresome.
This is where the Picture Resizer comes in! 🙂
The author is aware of similar tools (which have their uses) such as Multiple Image Resizer (which is handy for adding text to images) and has used such applications in the past. However, this software is different enough to warrant its use in tandem with other image editing tools. Any keen digital photographer shouldn't have issues with having more than one implement in their toolbox 😉


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Those of us in the athletic community are always looking for that one supplement that will really set us apart from our competition. However, the muscle, strength, and metabolism increases promised from many of these supplements is often unverified by scientific trials or even personal accounts. But still the claims are on the label "increase anabolism by 500%!" "get shredded abs in 3 weeks!" and so on, lead us to believe we need these supplements to gain an advantage, but these claims are on all the labels! So which supplements are actually effective?
We have our two undisputed champions, protein and creatine, which should be the first supplements for most, if not all, athletic goals. Not so fast… Did you know many protein powders on the market don't technically contain the amount of whole protein listed on the label? What about creatine ethyl ester or other forms of creatine – are they better than creatine monohydrate? For those who damn creatine because the numbers on the scale go up, do you actually gain fat? One of our goals as nutritional scientists is to dispel the myths associated with supplements and provide the knowledge needed so that all athletes can make informed choices.
Over the next few weeks, the MusclePharm Sports Science Institute will be discussing many of the most popular supplements and ingredients to reveal what works and what doesn't as well as answering questions like in what situations does this supplement work? When should I take this supplement? How does this supplement work?
Jordan Joy is currently a Research Coordinator at the MusclePharm Sports Science Institute. He is a CISSN certified sports nutritionist and CSCS certified strength coach. He has his MS in Applied Nutrition with Northeastern University.


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the world digest
EmptyAccess granted
PARIS — French TV viewers can now access programs from private network M6 for free on the Web thanks to its new M6 Replay service set to launch next week, M6 said Thursday. M6 Replay will allow viewers to watch 95% of programs airing on the network from 6 p.m. to midnight as soon as one hour after their broadcast and for up to seven days. The service, which will go live March 19, is free, available to non-subscribers and classified in four different categories: U.S. and French fictional series, informational shows, news briefs and entertainment programs.
Orion's dealt
FRANKFURT, Germany — The German cartel office is giving the green light to cable giant Kabel Deutschland's acquisition of 1.2 million subscribers from competitor Orion Cable for €585 million ($907 million). A KDG spokesperson on Thursday confirmed media reports that the deal would be waved through. Official approval is expected by early April. The Orion deal will allow the cable giant to market directly to subscribers, something it hopes will foster the rollout of its full line of services.
India fest looms
NEW DELHI — The sixth annual Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles will open April 22 with Richie Mehta's "Amal" and close April 27 with the world premiere of "Mumbai Cutting ... A City Unfolds," featuring the perspective of 10 leading Indian directors on Mumbai. Andy Bird, Walt Disney International chairman, and Timmy Kandhari, PricewaterhouseCoopers India partner and leader of entertainment and media practice, will share the 2008 Industry Leadership Award. The festival will conclude with separate jury and audience awards for best feature, documentary and short.


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This action alert summarizes current events related to the Federal Budget and advocates new and continued action on the part of AAS members, members of its divisions and supporters of astronomy research. This alert is rather long mainly due to the sample letters and addresses of Congressional offices towards the end of the alert.
The President's budget was submitted to Congress on February 7. The situation for science funding in the Administration budget looks quite good overall, with large increases planned for NSF and NASA, which fund most federally supported astronomical research. Other agencies that fund astronomy research such as the Department of Energy and the Department of Defense also fared well in general in the amount available for research, but exact numbers related to astronomy funding are difficult, if not impossible to extract from the agency funding documents. Members of the AAS and its Divisions were mailed a Public Policy Brief in early March outlining much of the detail of the budget and the appropriations process. Extra copies of this document are available, contact Kevin Marvel (firstname.lastname@example.com) for more information. A PDF file of the brief is available online at the AAS public policy web page (http://www.aas.org/policy/FY2001Budget.html). NASA's Office of Space Science is slated to receive a large overall increase in funding for FY 2001 of nearly $200 million or about 9.4%. This would move the Office from a funding level in FY 2000 of $2.2 billion to a level in FY 2001 of $2.4 billion.
Detailed budget information is available from the NASA Code B web page (http://ifmp.nasa.gov/codeb/). Note that some care must be exercised when reading these documents as NASA's budgeting scheme is detailed on a functional basis, while the funding of interest to astronomy researchers is often mission oriented. This means that various portions of funding for a mission are often listed under multiple functional categories. The total cost accounting measures (described on the web page above) provide separate documents for major OSS efforts that combine all the various expenses for a given mission/project (sources: NASA FY 2001 budget documents).
Reports on the Faster-Better-Cheaper program and the failed Mars missions have been released and at least as of now have had little impact on the Hill. In his hearing with NASA's oversight committee, Administrator Dan Goldin was grilled on the status of the International Space Station and the ongoing delays caused by Russian participation. He also had to answer probing questions from Congress regarding the Faster-Better-Cheaper philosophy as well as Mars program failures. Look for the Mars issue to come up during Congressional debate on NASA funding since the President suggested a significant increase to the Mars exploration effort (sources: NASA documents, Capitol Hill contacts).
NSF Astronomy scores a significant increase in funding in the FY 2001 budget, supporting Director Rita Colewell's message of "a rising tide floats all boats". The Astronomy Research and Instrumentation program, which directly funds grants, is proposed to increase from $43.6 million to about $59.8 million for a percentage increase of 37.3%. Unfortunately, the Facilities program (National Centers) would receive only a minor increase, essentially remaining flat in FY 2001 (source: NSF FY 20001 budget documents). The House of Representatives has approved (as of March 23) its version of an FY 2001 budget resolution in response to President Clinton's proposed FY 2001 budget. This is the first step in the Congressional budget procedure and sets the tone for the coming months of debate on the Hill. This resolution does not actually appropriate funds for agencies, but outlines Congress' budget targets in response to the President's submitted requested budget. The levels proposed are $29 billion below the President's requested level, but $45 billion above the scheduled budget cap mandated by Congress in 1997 This resolution, if endorsed by the Senate (as of 4-7-00 still under consideration on the Senate Floor), sounds the death knell for the 1997 budget caps (sources: Science Magazine 31-March-2000, Congressional documents). The appropriations process begins in mid to late spring and continues into the early fall. This is when members must be prepared to respond quickly to any negative Congressional proposals. The good news is that the House's resolution matches large portions of the President's proposed budget for FY 2001. NSF would receive $175 million less for R&D than the President's requested level under the House resolution and, agency-wide, NASA would receive $317 million less than the Administration level for R&D (source: AAAS House Resolution analysis, Congressional documents).
The most dramatic part of the House resoultion is that it clearly deviates in the outyears from the President's projected outyear budgeting. This should not be an immediate concern, as the current administration will not be responsible for the FY 2002 and subsequent budgets bringing to mind the cliche of crossing that bridge when we come to it. However, it is a clear sign that the current Congress values other areas of expenditure (like tax cuts) more than investment in basic research. We must continue to communicate to our representatives that one major reason the nation has a booming economy is that the Federal government funded basic research 30 to 40 years ago at levels approaching 2 percent of our GDP. The current federal investment is less than 1 percent of the GDP. Industry has made up the difference, investing an amount equal to nearly 2 percent of the total GDP in research. Most of this investment is in applied research leading to marketable products and lacks the fundamental character of federally funded basic resarch in the 1960's. (source: AAAS Analysis graph => http://www.aaas.org/spp/dspp/rd/trendusg.pdf).
A final bit of good news is that the appropriations process is likely to take place very quickly this year to allow members of both parties to return to their districts and campaign for re-election. This will likely limit the total number of earmarks in the final budget simply due to time constraints as well as limiting debate on the budget. Both should place funding levels for agencies close to the President's requested levels.
First of all, members of the AAS, its divisions and other supporters of astronomy research should actively thank members of Congress (both House and Senate, the Senate will likely pass its budget resolution by early next week at the latest) for their early efforts in support of R&D funding. Of particular note, some members (Vernon Ehlers (R-MI), Rush Holt (D-NJ), James Rogan (R-CA), Dave Weldon (R-FL), David Dreir (R-CA) and Nick Smith (R-MI)) went out of their way to place support for R&D into the House budget resolution. The addresses of all House members who helped support R&D in the resolution are listed below.
Second, contact with individual members of Congress should continue. Remember that it takes only 5 letters per week to a Congressional office to become "an issue" at the weekly meetings. Plan on sending letters regularly to your members of Congress and attempt to arrange a visit with them when they are in the home district.
Third, letters to the NSF, both to Director Rita Colwell and the Head of the Mathemeatics and Physical Sciences Directorate, Robert Eisenstein as well as Hugh Van Horn, head of the Astronomical Sciences Division should be sent expressing appreciation for the increased funding levels for the grants program and pledging to work on behalf of the foundation to guarantee continued funding increases in the coming years.
Finally, stay informed. The Congressional appropriations process is expected to move quickly this year so that members of the majority party can return to their districts and effectively carry out their re-election campaigns. There are several resources available on the AAS Public Policy web page that will keep you informed as to what is happening and how to participate effectively.
Addresses for key House members who supported R&D in the House Budget Resoultion passed on March 23, 2000 by fighting for an increased function 250 level. Budget Function 250 covers expenditure for Basice Science, Space and Research.
Vernon Ehlers (R-MI)
1714 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Rush Holt (D-NJ)
1630 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
James Rogan (R-CA)
126 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Dave Weldon (R-FL)
332 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
David Dreir (R-CA)
237 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Nick Smith (R-MI)
306 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Steven T. Kuykendall
512 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Dan Miller
102 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
John Kasich
1111 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Lynn Rivers
1724 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Ken Bentsen
326 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
James Moran
2239 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Darlene Hooley
1130 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
David Price
2162 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
John Sptratt, Jr.
1536 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Sample Thanks Letter to Congress
Dear Representative X,
Thank you for your support of Federal R&D funding. By working with your colleagues to pass the House Budget Resolution with an increased function 250 level on March 23, you have ensured that R&D funding will receive adequate support for the coming fiscal year.
[personal info paragraph]
I work at a small college in Georgia where I teach introductory physics and upper level classes in astronomy. My students are thrilled by every new scientific result that appears in the press and I am always sure to let them know when that result is funded by the Federal government. Many don't know that the Federal government is practically the only source of funding for truly basic research and are surprised to find out that basic research funded by the Government in the late 1950's has led directly to the digital revolution we are experiencing today.
I look forward to working with you in the coming year to ensure that your good intentions as expressed by your efforts on the House Budget Resolution will be implemented in the appropriations process. If I can provide you with any information about astronomy research, undergraduate science education or help your efforts in any way, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Fred E. Astronomer
NSF Address:
National Science Foundation
4201 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22230
Sample Letter to NSF
Dr. Colwell,
Thank you for your hard work this past year. It has paid off handsomely with a wonderful result for NSF in the President's proposed budget. The situation appears even better as this week the House of Representatives passed a Budget Resolution that will allow the large increase for NSF to be funded. We have now to only work our way through the appropriations process to see your laudable goals realized.
I am particularly excited about the improved situation for the Division of Astronomical Sciences. As you know, the division has been hard pressed to support both its wonderful National facilities and its grant program. This year the grant program is slated to receive a very large increase of nearly 40%. This increase will go a long way at alleviating the small size and number of grants available to astronomy researchers through the division.
[Include below paragraph if you support the national centers]
However, I am concerned that continued flat-funding of the facilities program will lead to decreased user support and facilities upkeep that is so vital for our Nation's astronomy facilities. Please consider working hard next year to find a way to increase this very vital funding. Our nation currently leads the world in astronomy research, helped in no small way by the NSF's excellent facilties. Please don't let them fade away under the biting press of flat funding. They are too good and perform at too high a level to deserve this awful fate. I will be actively supporting NSF in the coming year during the appropriations process by visiting my members of Congress when they are in the home district and regularly writing letters to them when they are in Washington. If you ever need any assistance in your quest to grow the NSF, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Cindy A. Astrophysicist.


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We alsmost ended going to hospital with Aron on Sundaynight. In the afternoon he did not feel well and got a rash. It got really worse in the evening, itchy and red patches over his whole body and so for a moment we didn't know what to do. We called a Maf family in Yirkala, (she was a nurse). We decided not to go to hospital, we prayed for Aron and also we had some good cream.
Aron and I(Adriana) had a bad night from it all. The next morning it was already better. He still had the rash, so I decided to go to the clinic in Yirkala, just to get to hear what it could be. We thought it was from playing in the bushes and he had touched a plant. He hasn't played the bush drum anymore. At the end of the day it was almost gone, thank God!
This is the banana plantage 300 meters from our home.
On Monday Naomi started her first job at the banana plantation. She is really excited to have her own little job! She is working with her 2 friends, Patricia and Rebeca. Every monday from 4 to 5 pm. When it gets bussier, Aron can come too.
Eric went flying on Monday and Tuesday. right hand seated. He got to see a lot of new places and was really excited. But the next day ,they had to stop him again, because his licenses was declined. there was missing 1 thing, and he had to apply for it again. It can take up to 6 weeks again, Please pray for this mather that it will come through soon and Eric can go on with what the Lord has in store for him. In the meantime he is helping in the Maf Hangar, which he really likes too. Also he is helping with maintanance on Maf houses. There is so much work to do...but not enough hands.
This is the same for bringing the gospel and disciple the Yolnu people here in Arnhemland.
But He told them: the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvestfields. Luke 10:2
We prayed this morning especially for this in church. It was a great time of Worship and prayer. Gerard and Kevin were with us. They shared their testomony. They went by car through Arnhemland to bring the Good news of Jesus Christ and to pray with people for Salvation and healing and for disciple them. But two is not enough. God need more people like them!
I thought it was time to start clean the windows after being here for 4 weeks...this was only from one window and it took me an hour! I took all the little louvre windows out and clean the screen and everything...I haven't done all the windows yet, but decided to leave the glass louvres in. And cleaning with my Enjo is fantastic, I don't need cleaning products anymore but only water.
Other things that happened: Ruben had his first haircut done by my self. I cut all his curls:(
Because of the heat he was so itchy in his neck, that I decided to get rid of his curls. Sorry there is no photo yet.
On Saturday early morning Naomi, Aron and me went to 3 garagesales and picked up some good things. One of the things was a little bike for Ruben. But coming home Lois thought she could have a turn and off she went without training wheels!! She is feeling a big girl now!
In the afternoon we had the 3 kids from the other homeschooling family over.
The heat is really building up now, it's getting hotter and hotter. Today we had to walk to church in the heat. We still haven't got a car ourselves. We pray for Gods provision, He knows what we need and when. We thanked God that we still could go to church although we had to walk through the heat. We thanked God that we could worship Him with others!!


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Hi there, it's been a while. Due to some big changes in life that are involving moving, getting new thing, and changing a job I have been super busy and exhausted lately. Along with lots of exciting news, I finally got a new iPhone. My old one was so old that it couldn't even support apps like instagram so I needed to get a new one. Shocked about how different it was after the update. I did not know that you were able to like people's comments and do cool thing like my story. WOW!
I also did a illustration for Kanika Lawton's poetry 'Skin Reel'. Please check them out on Ricepaper Magazine website. As a person who grew up in Japan for most of her teenage year, I really related to this poetry. I remember how important it was to have pale skin and putting on the sunscreen every 30 minute in the summer. I still put on sunscreen in the summer, but not for the same reason. I don't really see the importance in having a pale skin or having beautifully tanned skin. I'm comfortable in my own skin and that's what I tried to depict in my illustration. I think it came out nicely.
Original concepts for the poem.


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When: Thursday, May 22nd, from 6:30am to 4pm
What: Musky fishing
Weather: Mostly cloudy, a tiny bit of sun, rain at times and an afternoon T-storm. Warm with a calm wind. Wind calm to variable at 6mph and NW and SW at 3mph. High of 72 degrees.
Barometric Pressure: 29.84in fell to 29.79in.
Relative Humidity: Low of 68% but much higher all day.Sunrise: 5:36am
Sunset: 8:16pm
Moon: Waning, a day after the last quarter. Overhead 7:55am. Set 1:59pm. Underfoot Set 8:20pm.
Water Conditions: Partly stained. Weeds up to the top with a defined edge. Temp n/a.
I'm sure that there are a lot worse things that can happen while fishing alone than what I'm about to detail, but it really doesn't seem like that right now.
In addition to falling out of your boat and hitting your head, hooking yourself or having a fish slice your hand open, there are no shortage of calamities that can occur during a day on the water. Not having someone there to assist you can be make it worse.
Not having someone there to net your fish can be just as bad.
At least I think so.
Thursday was another one of those magic days when the muskies were on the chew. I wisely chose my fishing day to coincide with shifting weather patterns thinking it could turn the bite on.
It did, but I failed to capitalize.
Within 10 casts after launching my boat solo, I hooked a small, lower 30-inch class musky. The fish came right to the boat, and as I was reaching down for the net, it got off. There is no question that fish would have been in the net had someone been there waiting to scoop it up.
A quiet hour went by, and then another fish ate the same bait. This one was not so tiny, easily a 42-plus inch fish. Once again, it came to the boat without too much trouble. I reached behind me for the net, and I was about to dip it in the water when... the musky shook the hook. I could have sworn I saw it wink at me as it swam away. Just as before, this fish would have been caught with a net man.
And it was a very nice fish.
It was a little harder to recover from that one, but I kept casting and tried to refocus, which I did. I moved a half-dozen additional fish, but other than a couple that put their noses right to my bait, none would open their mouths.
The window closed as quickly as it had opened.
I gave it hell for a full day, but the Musky Gods would not smile upon me. You certainly can't win them all, but you can win a few more if you have someone holding the net for you.


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You will see people training intensely. You will also see people smiling. We'd like to welcome you to the Multnomah Aikikai community.
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Children (Ages 7-12), two classes per week, $60/ month
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Title: 7 Secrets Of Shiva
Author: Devdutt Pattanaik
Publisher: Westland
As the title suggests, '7 Secrets of Shiva' by Devdutt Pattanaik deals with the myths and legends related to the god of gods, Shiva. The book includes some oft-told tales retold with verve and outfitted with resplendent images plus a healthy dose of some lesser known facts as well. Divided into seven chapters, this book is easy to comprehend minus religious overtures. This book seeks to bridge the gap between the popular believes stemming from the Western understanding of Hinduism and the actual reasons that form the basis of our religion.
The first chapter examines the meaning of 'linga' and the real reason why it came to be worshiped in the first place thus setting a conversational and informative tone for the chapters to follow. The succeeding pages focus on the lord's violent disdain, his compassion, his connection with the world through his sons. The book culminates with the lord taking up the position of the wise teacher. Each chapter has something new to offer with abundant and well researched information. The book goes on to explain the different anomalies and conflicts in beliefs, as well as the symbolism, rituals and reasons behind Hindu worship. Over 100 striking photographs and drawings illustrate the well-organized and comprehensive text.
Beautifully printed and assembled, informative and accurate, but not at all difficult to read, this is an outstanding reference for those interested in mythology.
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Dr Devdutt Pattanaik is an Indian physician turned leadership consultant, mythologist and author whose works focus largely on the areas of myth, mythology and also management. He is former chief belief officer of Future Group, one of India's largest retailers. He writes a column for the newspaper Mid-Day.
I'd like to thank the author for letting me review the book. I do hope you end up liking the book when you read it. Thank you so much for stopping by, and happy reading!
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But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God. 2Timothy 3:1-4
Monday, 31 December 2012
Sound Familiar? :
~A. W. Pink (1886–1952)
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...a lamentable state I was agonising over a mere 6 hours ago. You must have read my mind, or perhaps it's my loud voice...!
- 31 December 2012 at 01:46
- dale mcalpine said...
Loud voice.
- 31 December 2012 at 02:10
Sorry 'bout that. Feeling duely chastised!
- 31 December 2012 at 11:37
- lyn said...
How Pink would be grieved in our day and the rotting cesspool of our culture; even so, come Lord Jesus...
- 31 December 2012 at 19:05
- dale mcalpine said...
Very true Lynn, amen.
- 31 December 2012 at 19:46
Sorry I'm late to the party, Dale. I dread to think what AW Pink would think of most modern British denominations.
They conform to the norms of the age rather than are transformed. If the churches are so badly corrupted, what chance the people can hear the message?
- 8 January 2013 at 14:02


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Joseph Gooding of Dighton, Massachusetts. Tall case clock. -SOLD-
This superb inlaid mahogany case retains a wonderful finish that is most likely original to the clock. It has taken a warm mellow patina that glows in a sun lit room. The case form exhibits first rate proportions that is often associated with the Roxbury school of case making. This example stands on nicely shaped applied ogee bracket feet. They are applied to a double stepped molding. The base panel is line inlaid with a satin wood string inlay. Seven petal quarter fans alternating light and dark wood are positioned in each corner. The waist is long and narrow. It features a tombstone shaped waist door that is also line inlaid. Fitted into the front corners of the case are brass stop fluted quarter columns which terminate at both ends in brass quarter capitals. The bonnet features a New England style fretwork which is surmounted with three ball and spike finials. The bonnet columns are also brass stop fluted and flank the string inlaid bonnet door. It is arched glazed, opening to a nicely painted moonphase dial.
This dial is signed "J. Gooding, Dighton, No. 9. "J. Gooding, Dighton, No. 9." It appears to have been exposed to some heat. There is evidence of light blistering which is now stable. This clock is a survivor. Each of the four spandrel areas are decorated with colorful florals.
The time and strike movement is of good quality and is designed to run for an eight-day duration.
This clock was made circa 1810. It stands 7 feet 8 inches tall to the top of the center finial. It is inventory number 212008.
About Joseph Gooding of Dighton and Fall River, Massachusetts.
The Clockmaker Joseph Gooding was born in Dighton, Massachusetts on March 6, 1773 and died in the same town on November 11, 1853. He worked both in Dighton and also Fall River, Massachusetts. Joseph was trained by John Bailey II in Hanover and started in business in 1793. He is thought to have trained his four brothers, Josiah, Alanson, Henry and John as clockmakers. Currently, we speculate that Joseph made some 40 plus tall case clocks. It appears that he numbered many of his tall case clocks on the dial. The highest number found to date is No. 38. This example is numbered. "9.†Interestingly, No. 8 is in the clock collection of Harvard University. This example, like those others documented, shares a case form and construction that reflects a strong Roxbury influence.
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A few days ago I purchased an HP Pavilion DV6-6166TX laptop with ATI Radeon 6770m 1GB.
Just after I started using it, I saw that it included Intel HD Graphics which support OpenGL 3, while the ATI card supports OpenGL 4.1. The problem is that I'm unable to run OpenGL 4.1-based programs.
I'm also new to OpenGL programming and my testing programs show the OpenGL version as 3, not 4.1. I've checked it with GPU Caps Viewer: It shows Intel HD, not ATI while both are installed. Windows Device Manager lists both too.
How can I use my ATI Card in my OpenGL programs?


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While I love to host a good dinner party, I'm always looking for ways to spice up dessert. Not only do I have an out-of-control and outrageous sweet tooth, but I really want my guests to walk away with nothing but the sweet aftertaste of the soiree. That being said, I stumbled upon this fantastic idea last summer and trust me, these dessert jars are not going out of style anytime soon.
How perfect are they?! What I love about the dessert jar is that you can test out a variety of different dessert recipes, it's a great way to re-use those adorable antique mason jars passed on from your grandmum and not to mention, there's no guilt if you polish one off by yourself. Now that's my kind of a dessert!
*images: {top left} Boston Cream Pie via Cookies and Cups, {top right} Cherry Pie via With Style & Grace, {bottom left} Brownie via Just a Taste, {bottom right} Blackberry Lemon Goat Cheese Cheesecake via Dash of East.


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Researchers at the University of Iowa are now developing a blood test for commercial use that will examine the genetic expression of immature white blood cells to detect panic disorder.
How they came up with this: "The team compared gene expression in lymphoblasts (immature white blood cells) culled from 16 participants with panic disorder and 17 participants without the disorder. The study found many genes were more expressed in people with panic disorder than in people without the condition. Similarly, the study found many genes were less expressed in people with panic disorder. There were also sex-related differences.
Overall, people with panic disorder had noticeably different patterns of gene expression than people without the disorder. Although panic disorder is a disease of brain cells, the study used lymphoblasts as "stand-ins" for the genetic testing because brain cells are not accessible or easily tested. "
Seems like an awfully small sample size, and there could be so many other confounding factors.
How will the information be used? The hope is that you could use this information to train and treat people with a predisposition for panic disorder to better manage and cope with it. The fear is that it could be used to deny people jobs, health coverage, or even social standing. Gattaca is closer than we think.
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I love to learn. There are hundreds of subjects that interest me immensely, and learning the way the world works, in general, has always fascinated me. I've tried to make a habit of learning everything I can from every situation, every book, every person, as I possibly can. Whether that means learning a hard lesson from a mistake I made, learning about how an ancient culture lived so that can inform the novels I write, or just learning how a specific person thinks about a topic so that I can understand them more fully. And that's why, during these years I'm attending college, I'm going to try my hardest to make the most of every moment. I'm going to attempt to learn everything I can, not just about the subjects being taught, but about the people I'm around, the situations I'm thrust into, and the lessons God is teaching me along the way.
And most importantly, I want to not only hear these things, see these things, and know these things, but I want to be able to put them into practice, to act on them. And Lord willing, that's what I'll do.
Here goes nothing.
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Our next Rubino Royalty Release Party of this year will take place the weekend of Saturday and Sunday, August 24th & 25th from 11:00AM to 5:00PM.
We will be offering a special flight of wines, barrel tasting, and a selection of light snacks. Your Rubino Royalty membership allows you and one other person, a total of two people, to attend this release party at no charge. A charge of $25 per person will be collected for each additional guest.
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The International Artists at Home and Abroad Exhibition Series
New York , NY 10013
The Artists at Home and Abroad exhibition series is a representation of both emerging and established artists on an international scale. Exploring everything from the intersection of abstraction and figuration to the significance of high and low art, each participant creates an entirely different perspective within the cultural sphere of the art world.
Inspired by salon-style hanging, most commonly attributed to the Salon de Paris held during the 18th and 19th centuries, the show intends to provide patrons of the arts with an inviting, intimate viewing experience to initiate a dialogue between artists, their work and the viewer. Following a trend of previous exhibitions at Broadway Gallery NYC, this show pays tribute to the format of a salon hanging and celebrates the tradition that continues to render expositions of a large numbers of artists and an even larger numbers of works.
The Artists at Home and Abroad exhibition will be on display at Broadway Gallery NYC, in conjunction with several Internet projects, and a print catalog. The exhibit will offer writers and viewers the chance to submit essays and comments on the nature and significance of biennials, fairs and public exposure for new and emerging artists. Featuring many artists working with both new and old mediums, the Artists at Home and Abroad exhibition offers a platform for artists, curators, gallerists as well as writers to voice their ideas on the contemporary art world.
Utilizing the maximum floor-to-ceiling gallery space activates the wall with artworks in various media by artists, each of whom offer a unique perspective to the show. Established, innovative, and emerging artists have contributed a body of nearly one hundred fifty works of art reflecting an impressive range of theories, generations, styles and distinctive visual expression.
In order to synthesize numerous languages spoken through various artistic disciplines, the two long walls in parallel are carefully installed to create dialogue in the spatial order. Artists at Home and Abroad allows the viewer access to some of the past and current pivotal artistic ideas while introducing newer talent, to generate fresh creative energy through unexpected juxtapositions.
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The dangleberry was a fruit that grew on the forest moon of Endor. The orange-colored fruits, larger than other Endorian berries such as the sunberry or the rainbow berry, grew individually on long vines from which they "dangled." The vines only bloomed once a year, and after they fruited, the Ewoks would extract the juice for consumption.
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Bush picks conservative for Supreme Court
Bush nominates conservative for Supreme Court
WASHINGTON — President Bush, seeking to recover some ground with his conservative base, today nominated Samuel Alito, a veteran judge and committed conservative, to replace U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.
Announcing his pick at the White House this morning, Bush emphasized that Alito, a former prosecutor and government attorney who has served as a federal appeals judge on the 3rd Circuit bench in Philadelphia for 15 years, has "more prior judicial experience than any Supreme Court nominee in more than 70 years."
The choice was in sharp contrast to Bush's last pick, Miers, who withdrew her nomination last Thursday after conservative Republicans complained she had no experience as a judge and lacked solid conservative credentials.
This time, Republicans are likely to rally behind the choice of a reliable conservative with impressive academic credentials and a long paper trail of cases and published decisions.
Conservative activist Gary Bauer, who had challenged Miers' nomination, said this time the fight will be with Democrats.
"At least now the president is having a battle with his political opponents and not with his friends," Bauer told CNN. "I will help him any way I can."
"Judge Alito is the best there is," said Wendy E. Long, counsel to the conservative Judicial Confirmation Network. "The Democrat-controlled Senate recognized these qualities in Judge Alito when it unanimously confirmed him to the court of appeals."
This time, though, Democrats have threatened to oppose, and possibly filibuster, any nominee deemed too far out of the mainstream. Alito, who is often derided as "Scalito," in reference to the Supreme Court's most vocal conservative, Justice Antonin Scalia, has a mixed record on abortion rights.
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nevada, who had suggested Miers to Bush, said the Senate needs to investigate whether Alito "is too radical for the American people."
Bush said Alito has shown "a mastery of the law, a deep commitment of justice, and he is a man of enormous character."
"He's scholarly, fair-minded and principled, and these qualities will serve our nation well on the highest court of the land," he said, adding that he hopes the Senate can confirm his choice by the end of the year.
With his wife and two children at his side, Alito said the Supreme Court, before which he has argued 12 cases, is "an institution I have long held in reverence."
After his White House introduction, Alito immediately headed to Capitol Hill where he was to greet Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn., and pay his respects to the late civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks, whose coffin was lying in honor at the Capitol Rotunda.
Alito was the lone dissenter in Planned Parenthood v. Casey, a case in which the 3rd Circuit struck down a Pennsylvania law that included a provision requiring women seeking abortions to notify their spouses.
"The Pennsylvania legislature could have rationally believed that some married women are initially inclined to obtain an abortion without their husbands' knowledge because of perceived problems — such as economic constraints, future plans or the husbands' previously expressed opposition — that may be obviated by discussion prior to the abortion," Alito wrote.
The case ended up at the Supreme Court where the justices, in a 6-3 decision struck down the spousal notification provision of the law. The late Chief Justice William Rehnquist cited Alito's reasoning in his own dissent.
But in 2000, Alito joined the majority that found a New Jersey law banning late-term abortions unconstitutional. In his concurring opinion, Alito said the Supreme Court required such a ban to include an exception if the mother's health was endangered.
The high court is expected to decide later this year whether to hear a challenge to that decision.
Alito's selection is considered critical because he is replacing O'Connor, who has been the deciding vote in favor of abortion rights.
The Planned Parenthood Federation of America immediately called on the Senate to reject the nomination, calling the choice "outrageous."
Alito, 55, was among Bush's favorite choices of the judges in the last set of deliberations, but he settled instead on White House counsel Miers, a Texan and longtime friend who came from outside what he called the "judicial monastery."
When Miers' nomination was withdrawn, Alito was at the top of the list.
Alito was nominated for his current job by Bush's father, former President George H.W. Bush, in 1990. Conservative supporters said his record shows a commitment to a strict interpretation of the Constitution and a defender of free speech and religious freedom.
Alito, an Italian-American who grew up in Trenton, N.J., was educated at Princeton University and earned a law degree from Yale University, the president's alma mater.
Alito's nomination is the first step in Bush's political recovery plan as the White House struggles with a host of troubles. Besides the bungled Miers nomination, the White House is reeling from last week's indictment of Lewis "Scooter" Libby, Vice President Dick Cheney's chief of staff, on perjury and other charges in the CIA leak investigation.
Bush also has seen his approval rating drop to 39 percent, the lowest point of his presidency, as he faces criticism over the costly war in Iraq, rising fuel prices and the weak federal response to Hurricane Katrina.


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Tomek Regulski on Sitar, Singing Bowls, Vocals
Join us for a prayerful eve full of yoga, music, and intention. This evening is an opportunity to connect with and pray for the healing of our waters - both in our body and on our planet. Tomek, who is a classically trained composer and sitarist, will musically lead the way. He is a senior student of Acharya Roop Verma, the renowned sitarist and nada yoga master. Using this blend of classical and spiritual training, Tomek leads sound meditations while performing on sitar, various percussion instruments, and vocals. He's worked with outstanding musicians in the field such as Gaura Vani and Adam Bauer; and appears on Adam's debut album "Shyam Lila", and is an assistant faculty member of the East West School of Music at Ananda Ashram in Monroe, NY, where he teaches workshops for sitar. As a composer, Tomek's work is driven by an interest in color, stillness, and space; and carries the intention of engaging the listener through the finer details of sound and resonance. His music has been performed throughout the United States, as well as in Europe and Mexico.


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Dimensions: Folded - W 44.5 x 77.5 x D 28.5cm
Weight: 9.4Kg
Load Capacity: 200 Kg
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text: Understanding the causes of the end-Pleistocene megafaunal extinctions in the western hemisphere is really complicated. Recently we shared news of research that appeared to count against the Younger Dryas impact hypothesis. But a new paper offers fresh evidence in favor of that hypothesis: Traces of platinum found at archaeological sites of the right age.