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#GoodRead | The secret feminist history of shopping
"The secret feminist history of shopping":
…once upon a time, shopping galleries were deeply radical spaces.
In fact, it's impossible to tell the full story of women's rights without talking about the rise of the mall and its predecessor, the shopping district. These places were crucial to the invention of shopping as an experience: as an act of leisure, as a way to spend an afternoon. And in doing so, they opened up modern cities to women and gave them areas where they, like men, could wander at will.

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Emerson says yes:
I'm not so sure...I mean, I suppose it depends on how practically demanding you think the love of truth is. And what standards you have for "living comfortably." Let's get a bit more precise:
- Incompatibility: regularly fulfilling one's epistemic duty in the course of everyday life is not compatible with living the sort of healthy, well-balanced life that is often held up as ideal in our culture
Is Incompatibility true? Emerson's suggestion seems to be something like this: the well-balanced life presupposes stable beliefs or sets of beliefs in things like religion, political positions, moral issues, etc. One cannot examine one's worldview too deeply, lest the foundations of that worldview start to crumble and demand time and effort be put into arriving at more accurate (and more nuanced) views.
I'm sympathetic to this claim. I mean, I think we're often to complacent when it comes to the foundations of our views. I think one of the great benefits of living in a culture that is both strongly pluralistic, and as technologically connected as ours is that such complacency is actually much harder to maintain. When you used to have to travel halfway across the world to encounter someone who believed in a different God (or rely on the caricatures of those who had), it was easier to do one's due diligence and arrive at the reasonable conclusion that one's inherited views more or less got it right. Today, we can't even log in to Facebook without being confronted with a barrage of alternative views. Though these views usually aren't the paradigm of reasonability and well-reasoned argument, the sheer variety we're faced with tips us off to the fact (or perhaps makes it the case) that a good deal of intellectual investigation will be required in order for one to have done one's epistemic duty with respect to even very basic religious, political, and moral beliefs.
In any event, this issue was first presented to me (in a slightly different guise) by Peter Finocchiaro -- a friend and fellow PhD student -- and he's currently working on a post or two that attempts to answer the question I've hinted at here within the context of professional philosophy (as in: he's examining an incompatibility thesis like the one above with respect to one's duties as a professional philosopher and educator). I'd like to use those posts as a springboard to examine the question in other contexts as well. We'll see if I get to it. I might just want to go repose someplace and turn my brain off for a while.


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A new DVD program from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's
(CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) describes
workplace factors that can create or exacerbate worker stress, and suggests
practical measures for reducing job-related stress through changes in work
The new DVD is designed to be a working resource for employers, human resources
managers, occupational health and safety professionals, workers, educators, and
others. It combines authoritative information with an easy-to-understand,
viewer-friendly presentation.
The new DVD program summarizes current information about the causes, symptoms,
and prevalence of work-related stress, and notes NIOSH's position that the most
effective way to reduce work-related stress is to identify and address
organizational stress factors in the workplace. The program includes case
studies to illustrate strategies that have been used by small and large
employers to reduce stress in the workplace.
The program is also available in VHS videocassette format, if requested. The
DVD version provides greater visual clarity and includes features not present
on VHS, including an interactive user's menu and supplemental reference
materials that can be accessed through the menu.
AplusA-online.de - Source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) USA


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The HumBumBitty fitted is the first diaper that has come to us all the way from Germany. Dawn is a work-from-home mother who specializes in top quality cloth diapers that help "Keep the Wet In." HumBird diapers and signature wool wraps are crafted from fabrics like wool interlock, organic cotton and bamboo, and Windpro fleece.
Dawn sent us the HumBumBitty fitted for newborn Mary Kate in exchange for an honest review. This Size 1 diaper is designed to fit approximately 8 to 20 pounds and is made with a double layer of 100% USA-grown organic cotton sherpa. You can be sure of the safety of all HumBird diapers; everything from 2016 forward is CSPC compliant.
Our size 1 diaper has 3 sets of snaps on the rise, giving you 4 size options. At its shortest, the rise is about 14 inches; fully opened it's 16.5.
The HumBird fitted includes a coordinating snap-in soaker that measures 20 long and 4 inches wide after prepping. Other sizes are also available (2, 3 and 4). Although the soaker is made with the same sherpa (which has a plush "wooly" texture), Dawn sews it with the smooth side up, to make it easier to get #2 messes off. You can fold the insert under to fit the diaper at whatever rise setting you are currently using.
We also received a selection of Humbird's 55% hemp/45% bamboo inserts:
Newborn/Small: 12 x 4 inches ($3.00)
Medium/Large: 13.5 – 4.5 inches ($3.50)
XL: 16.5 – 4.75 inches ($4.00 – designed for stuffing pocket diapers)
If I want to achieve a trimmer fit, I will swap out the snake-style insert that came with the diaper for the newborn insert, which is not so thick.
Fit: The unbleached cotton and rainbow threads give this diaper a beautiful, natural look. And you'll find that cotton sherpa is very cozy and plush. The diaper is somewhat bulky, but a good wool wrap or a roomy cover (like the Nicki's pull-on or Thirsties Duo Wrap) pairs with it perfectly. You will appreciate how thirsty a HumBird fitted is, and your baby will love the plush softness.
As mentioned above, you can make the diaper a bit more trim by taking out the snake-style soaker and using a newborn insert instead.
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The HumBumBitty fitted solves both of these issues because of its superior absorbency and room to grow. Mary Kate can wear it all night – and beyond! So it's not like we're going to be in trouble if I don't change her first thing in the morning. I lay a fleece liner inside to protect her skin from all the wetness.
Care: We used our HumBumBitty after about 4 initial washes/dry cycles. It may take a few more washes after that to reach full absorbency.
I've found that cotton stains more easily than other fabrics. The natural color of the HumBumBitty fabric helps a little with that, and what stains remain are easily removed with a Buncha Farmers stick. Our HumBird fitted takes more than one cycle to dry. My tip for highly absorbent diapers with longer dry times is to remove from the dryer and hang up to finish. Or, you can toss the diaper in with your next load of clothes in the dryer so no extra energy will be used.
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ಅಂಧೋಪಿ ದಿವ್ಯ ದೃಷ್ಟಿಸ್ಸ್ಯಾದೇಡಮೂಕೋಪಿ ವಾಕ್ಪತಿಃ |
ಪೂರ್ಣಾಯುಃ ಪೂರ್ಣಸಂಪತ್ತಿಃ ಸ್ತೋತ್ರಸ್ಯಾಸ್ಯ ಜಪಾದ್ಭವೇತ್ || ೨೪ ||
अंधोपि दिव्य दृष्टिस्स्यादेडमूकोपि वाक्पतिः ।
पूर्णायुः पूर्णसंपत्तिः स्तोत्रस्यास्य जपाद्भवेत् ॥ २४ ॥
aMdhOpi divya dRuShTissyAdEDamUkOpi vAkpatiH |
pUrNAyuH pUrNasaMpattiH stOtrasyAsya japAdBavEt || 24 ||
By reciting this stotra, a person, if blind, will regain eyesight; if deaf, will regain hearing; and if dumb, will regain speech. He will live up to the full human age of 100 and will gain immense wealth. (24)
As I read these lines, tears running down my face, I continued reciting this stotra. Kept asking our Beloved Rayaru to make this stotra come true, and help cure Dad's Age-Related Macular Degeneration. My Father was diagnosed with Age-Related Macular Degeneration in Jan 2009 while he went for a regular eye check-up.
Macular Degeneration is a leading cause of vision loss among older people. It causes damage to the macula, a small spot near the center of the retina and the part of the eye needed for sharp, central vision, which lets us see objects that are straight ahead. In some people, Macular Degeneration advances so slowly that vision loss does not occur for a long time. In others, the disease progresses faster and may lead to a loss of vision in one or both eyes. People who smoke, who don't exercise, and ones who have High Blood pressure and High Cholesterol are at greater risk.
My Father has none of the above, and is as fit as any teenager. He has never ever smoked, never had high-blood pressure or High Cholesterol, and eats the most healthy diet. He walks miles and miles and can run any marathon even at this age. So, once we heard this news, we were in shock, and disbelief.
The internet helped us a lot, I collected tons of information online and kept advising my Dad about diet which could assist. Dad followed everything I asked him to religiously.
He started visiting the best hospitals in Bangalore. He was given Eye injections to inject drugs into the eye. It is a really painful procedure. Each injection and the procedure following the injection cost thousand of rupees. The same Ophthalmologist who was giving injections, all of a sudden decided they needed to do Laser Eye Surgery. This Surgery they said was key and would help cure Macular Degeneration. The Hospital also insisted they do the surgery as early as possible and that it would cost around 1 and 1/2 lakh rupees. I collected all the information from Mom & Dad and researched thoroughly and found out that this surgery was not going to work where the bleeding had already happened. A part of the email I sent was as such " Laser Eye Surgery for Age Related Macular Degeneration aims to obliterate the subretinal neovascular membranes that form prior to their bleeding so as to prevent bleeding and scar formation. Once bleeding has occurred, laser eye surgery for AMD is not usually useful."
I asked my Parents to not get this surgery, however inside I was in so much fear. Dad and Mom listened to me like the words came from God. I was scared, and that's when I kept praying to our beloved Rayaru and asked him to help one of his greatest devotee who had sincerely all his life recited the above stotra. I kept asking our Rayaru" How could he have done this to my Father?". Show your miracle, stall the process and let him continue with his life as any other person does.
Dad went to many different Doctors and kept getting the Injections. It took many years though, finally Dad is now at a position where the damage which has been done to the right eye remains as is, but he is still able to see clearly with his left eye. This year, he also had surgery for Cataract. We all knew the struggle Dad went through, and how even my Mom struggled with him. She took care of him like a devoted wife, cleaning his eyes, giving him regular medicines, applying eye drops, accompanying him to the hospital and back. Mom kept praying to our beloved Rayaru, she performed many sevas and attributes the change in Dad's condition to Rayaru as well.
Like they say, "God tests his devotees more than anyone else". Test us and our family, yes he has. Each and every time, we have held him and his feet even more stronger.
Last but not least, our Rayaru once again showed to us that when you recite his stotra, he will definitely bless you. The one and only thing you need to have is utter faith in HIM. And our Father showed that he had that FAITH IN OUR BELOVED RAYARU.


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A huge pet peeve of mine is skipping the serial or Oxford comma. Skipping it adds no value or clarity and either causes confusion or, best case, causes your reader to think that you are uneducated dolt and/or journalist (B is almost always a subset of A).
Here is one of the funniest real-word examples of why it is necessary and should be used always:


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This typically results in long-term partnerships with clients which in turn leads to our developing a richer understanding of their business.
All of which manifests itself in projects being structured more effectively across complex sectors and jurisdictions, as well as our being able to deliver both reactive and proactive solutions wherever and whenever needed.
Similarly, with candidates we aim for long-term relationships, providing ongoing advice to lawyers throughout their careers, from qualification through to partnership.
We endeavor to provide a concierge level of service to individuals we work with at every stage of the recruitment process.


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Indian Point Explosion
What the city would do: Hope that winds are headed north, as the 35 miles between the nuclear-power plant and midtown is a short commute southward for a radioactive plume, which could kill thousands in a few days, cause radiation sickness and eventual cancer for tens of thousands more, and taint the city's water supply.
Worst-case scenario: The city could be uninhabitable for years.
What you can do: Hoard water and canned food and make sure you have at least a 30-day supply of prescriptions. Stock up on potassium iodide tabletstaking them within hours of exposure can help protect children and pregnant women who have growing thyroids that absorb radiation. In the event of a terrorist attack or other mishap, get inside, remove clothing, close fireplace dampers, and shut off all ventilation and heat systems. Get to an interior room, seal it off, and stay put with the radio on.
Avian-Flu Pandemic
What the city would do: Isolate suspected patients and set up flu-shot centers to deliver any available vaccinations, the first going to health workers and their families, the elderly, and young children. Schools would likely close in a pandemic, and large public gatherings like sports events and concerts could be canceled.
Worst-case scenario: Though only 2 percent of avian-flu patients die, hospitals are overwhelmed by up to 200,000 patients over a six-month period. People across the city stop leaving their homes out of fear.
What you can do: Wash your hands often and wear a disposable surgical mask. If you can get enough of it, take Tamiflu every day until the outbreak is overwhile it might not protect you, it can't hurt. Stay away from crowded spaces, like subways and buses. Don't handle pay phones, railings, or door handles and don't touch your mouth or eyes afterward if you do. Don't kiss any Chinese chickens.
What the city would do: Issue evacuation orders 48 hours before the storm hits, urging people in vulnerable zones (see map) to flee those areas by public transportation or catch an MTA bus to Madison Square Garden or one of 22 other intake centers.
Worst-case scenario: A storm closes in on the city faster than expected. Evacuees are stuck in cars on closed roads; the subways and Hudson River tunnels flood. Though a death toll would likely be low, damage could be extensive.
What you can do: Keep three days' worth of food, water, diapers, medication, and other supplies in a safe place. If you're in a hurricane zone, buy flood insurance and snap photos of your house for future reference. Keep a prescription stash handy and pack a bag with copies of important documents, extra keys, rain gear and shoes, nonperishable foods, and at least $100.
As the storm approaches, nail plywood over windows and bring balcony furniture and garbage cans inside. If you're evacuating, unplug appliances, turn off pilot lights and water, and put valuables you can't take along in watertight containers. Fill your tank, grab a map, and get out of townwith your pets.
Nuclear Bomb
What the city would do: Pray for help from the Feds because city hospitals, police precincts, and firehouses could be destroyed. If the prospect of a fema-managed catastrophe isn't scary enough, a nuclear bomb would kill millions, and the lucky ones would get vaporized instantly. Others would be burned, blinded, or poisoned by radiation sickness in subsequent weeks and months. Bodies would litter the streets, and the water supply would be contaminated. The city would be too radioactive for outside emergency workers to enter, so those left alive would have to improvise.
Worst-case scenario: A bomb in the center of midtown. It doesn't get worse than this.
What you can do: You could try to get your hands on some potassium iodide tablets in case you survive. Or, you might consider investing $200,000 in a safe rooma sealed, gamma-radiation-proof space with positive pressure, oxygen, food, necessary medicine, and other suppliespreferably underground. If you're in a tall building, there's no harm in heading for the center of the middle floors, which will put more mass between you and the radiation outside. But really: Kiss your ass good-bye.


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Some things just sneak up on you. Taking you completely unaware. You could be merrily traipsing through life with not a care in the world. Till kablamo!
A memory you thought you had forgotten trips you up. Or you learn something ugly about someone you thought you knew. Or there is some new horror that your mind has decided to unleash on you.
Momentary. Yet enough to leave you breathless and powerless.
Like a giant sucker-punch that life deals you. Right between the eyes. Leaving you with a broken and bloody nose, tears streaming down your face, completely disoriented. And all you can do is curl up into a ball, waiting for the blood and tears to dry and for the image to dissipate, so that you can go back to living.
Just one flash.
That's all it takes for everything to go to hell.
One memory, one word, one look, one moment.
Life is pretty unfair that way. Especially the sheer simplicity of it.


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Toshiba's new 100GB 1.8 HDD Drive!THE WORLDS BEST
The Toshiba Company had announced to bring the new 1.8-inch HDD which achieve 100 GB world's largest storage capability. It is the largest capacity yet achieved in the class of HDD this new drive (MK1011GAH) gives perpendicular magnetic recording (PMR) technology and improved error correction code to secure the highest areal density of any 1.8-inch HDD in the market. Toshiba will start its production from January 2007.
The company Toshiba will feature its new drive in CES (International consumer electronic show) 2007, in NEVEDA, Las Vegas from JAN 8 to 11 in booth 12832.
By this new 100 GB 1.8-INCH HDD Toshiba will continue the industry's talent to assemble purchaser desires in provisos of store multiple high capability data files and achieving playback of data-rich movies.
1 The industry's largest commercially available capability in a 1.8-inch hard disk drive (source: Toshiba) 2 the world's highest commercially available areal mass in a 1.8 inch hard disk drive (source: Toshiba)
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Determining Diamond Size Between Two Carat Weights 0.7 vs 0.6
Hi there,
I am currently looking at an engagement ring. It is a round brillant stone with bead set band.
My question is around the main diamond. We have a strict budget to spend of €3,500 and I am looking at 2 stones… 1 is 0.6ct diamond, D Colour SI1 while the other is 0.7ct diamond, H Colour SI2 – the certificate states that the 0.7ct is an excellent cut. I haven't seen the 0.6ct cert yet. My question is should I go for 0.6ct D diamond or the 0.7ct H colour. Is there much of a difference in size, i.e will the 0.6ct be smaller looking on my hand or are they very similar in size?
Okay first thing is check the certificate of the other diamond. You want to make sure its from the same laboratory this way you are comparing apples to apples. Regarding the clarity difference, SI1 is still considered eye-clear according to GIA, however with H vs D you may be able to tell the difference.
Here are some important points from some of my past articles you may want to read:
"When a customer has a three carat round brilliant cut diamond and are looking to upgrade to a larger diamond, they need to consider a five carat round brilliant cut diamond as a four carat round brilliant cut diamond will not look appreciably larger than the three carat diamond."
Also: http://findmyrock.com/2012/09/10/buying-tip-on-diamond-flaws-all-diamonds-flawed/ Check the summary at the end and read it multiple times.
In short, you will probably not be able to tell the difference between the .6 vs the .7 carat because a diamond is 3D object and it is so minuscule of a difference in reference to weight. However, you may be able to see the difference in color. If you have an opportunity to compare the two diamonds side by side, do so.
Thanks, Frank


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As of this week, there's a new participant in the process of standardizing the OpenDocument office file format: Say hello to Microsoft.
No, Redmond hasn't done an about-face. You still won't be seeing an OpenDocument filter added to Microsoft Office. This latest move takes place strictly behind the scenes.
Without fanfare, Microsoft has joined INCITS V1, a subgroup of the International Committee for Information Technology Standards that's responsible for "Text Processing: Office and Publishing Systems Interface." To make a long story short, this is the group that will steer OpenDocument through the process of becoming a formal ISO standard.
Instantly the alarm bells rang. "There sits Microsoft, waiting, like a spider," blogged Groklaw's Pamela Jones; the obvious assumption being that Microsoft is planning to subvert the OpenDocument standardization process through some kind of procedural filibuster.
For its part, Microsoft says this isn't the case, insisting that it is interested only in shepherding its own file formats through the standardization process. Remember, Microsoft has based the default file format for Office 12 on XML, and it wants its new XML format to become an ISO standard. That means that it, too, must pass through INCITS V1. Still, it's hard to believe that the participation of OpenDocument's most staunch opponent in a key standards committee will have no impact on the format.
Comparing Microsoft to a spider, however, is probably a bad analogy. Rather, arriving at standards is more like ordering a pizza for the whole family. Microsoft is that second cousin who loves pineapple, is allergic to cheese, and will only eat a pizza with pepperoni if it doesn't have tomato sauce.
Like it or not, Microsoft will have its say. But that's what it means to arrive at a standard. In fact, it's entirely possible that there will be other dissenting voices, too.
This is bound to be frustrating to some of OpenDocument's more staunch supporters. Open source is occasionally derided as stemming from "communist" ideas, but the mode of governance of most open source projects is much more straightforward than that label implies. It's what allows them to be so agile. Everyone gets his or her say, but just a few key figures make the final decisions -- Linus Torvalds and his lieutenants, for example. In this sense, open source projects are not communist, but rather quintessential examples of American-style representative democracy.
By comparison, the process of drafting a formal open standard works more like Canada -- with all the bureaucratic formality that implies.
Does this mean it's probably going to be a while before OpenDocument becomes an ISO standard? Yes, probably.
Could a lengthy standardization process influence enterprise users to stick with the traditional Microsoft Office file format for the time being? Yes, probably.
Does this mean that hope for an alternative office document format is fading fast? Is OpenDocument a lost cause? I say no, not at all.
Nobody said it was going to be easy. Good standards aren't pulled from a hat. Good standards take time because they're meant to stand the test of time. Microsoft's office document formats have not done that and there's little evidence that future standards strong-armed into existence by Microsoft will, either. That's why we needed a true standard in the first place, and it's why the process of standardization must continue in a fair and non-discriminatory way -- even with Microsoft at the table. Anything less would be hypocrisy.


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My pre Carling Cup Final day thoughts...
_Its Carling Cup final day and it's a day that could potentially see Liverpool, this historic club, win its record breaking 8th League cup and hopefully put it back to a path to glory as the most successful club in English football.
It's a day like today where it is hard not to reflect on what has happened to the club in recent years. From how close it was to winning so much to how quickly it crumbled and left in near ruin as well as being close to fan civil war.
He is a divisive figure within the fan base and also outside the club, however, Rafa Benitez made Liverpool FC one of the most, if not most, feared clubs in Europe. When draws where made for the Champions League, the very best in Europe, the AC Milans and the Real Madrids of this world wanted desperately to avoid them. Liverpool could beat anyone and everyone, other clubs knew that and it felt like it would dominate Europe for years to come.
The 2008/09 season saw Liverpool football club come second in the premier league, gaining the most points the club has had in the premier league era. Enough points that would have won the league in most years, it was unfortunate that it came against a extremely good Manchester United side, who came won the title.
Who would have thought that in two short years, the club would be near the bottom of the table and staring administration in the eye, not forgetting the infighting in court and on the terraces. It is hard to believe where Liverpool once were and where it nearly ended up.
Rafa Benitez did everything in his power to keep Liverpool fighting and competing at the top. Unfortunately, it wouldnt have mattered who was managing the club at the time, as there is only so much one man can do when two leeches like Hicks and Gillette where running the show.
The saddest thing in all this is that the press and media came to destroy Benitez's reputation and many a fan belived the tripe. There are fans who still blame him for the downfall of the club, but in the same breath, condemn Hicks and Gillette, without ever trying to put the two together to see where the real blame lay.
But here we are, on a cup final day, Liverpools first potential trophy for 6 years. You can kick the club when its down, but it will come back stronger, and kick you on the march back up.
This season has had its ups and its downs, but one thing is clear, despite some of the results, Kenny Dalglish has made Liverpool a club on the brink of greatness again. You can see it when you see how they have played this season. Yes, some of the results haven't gone the way it would like, but the club is playing a fast, attacking, passing, moving, progressive game, as well as keeping a tight defensive unit. It is the type of football that can win trophies and push for the league titles. Its the type of football that is so different to the style that Roy Hodgson wanted who rather be attacked than be the one doing the attacking. This team have dominated games and created many chances that it needs to be more clinical on, but once it learns to make that final pass/cross, and finish opposition off, then it will be pushing for the title.
A win for Liverpool could kick start the rest of their season, but on the same token, it needs to avoid complacency, it only needs to look at Birmingham FC to see what happened to them after a League Cup win. 4th spot is still a real possibility and Liverpool are still in the FA cup too. Ultimately it only needs a few defeats and it could be a season winning two cups and 4th place to no cups and 7th. However, as I said, the club is on the brink and I for one believe it can achieve again.
Finally, to get you in the mood, have a look at the below, its not my video, but it fills me with emotion when seeing it. It can be Liverpool yet again.
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Charlotte to improve I-277 underpasses
The Interstate 277 loop is great for cars, but lousy for pedestrians getting from uptown to surrounding neighborhoods.
To ease the trip, the city of Charlotte will spend $480,000 to improve the underpasses at I-277 and South McDowell Street; East Third Street; East Fourth Street; and West Fourth Street. The city will install wider sidewalks, pedestrian lighting, decorative retaining walls and some historical plaques.
As uptown and nearby neighborhoods such as Dilworth and Wesley Heights become more intertwined, the idea is to encourage more people to walk and ride bikes.
There are 38 crossings of the I-277 loop, said Vivian Coleman of the Charlotte Department of Transportation. Center City Partners, in its 2020 Vision Plan for uptown, endorsed the idea of making the underpasses and overpasses more pedestrian-friendly.
"There is a need to continue to go around the loop (with improvements)," she said.
The City Council approved the contract with Carolina Cajun Concrete Monday night. The four projects are expected to be finished in early 2015.
The improvements are funded through proceeds from past bond referendums.
"We are nearing the end of the program (in terms of funding)," Coleman said.
The South McDowell Street underpass will have plaques to commemorate the Brooklyn and Dilworth neighborhoods.


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TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - June 5, 2017) - Discovery Air Inc. ("Discovery Air" or the "Corporation") (TSX:DA.A) announced today that its subsidiary, Discovery Air Defence Services Inc. ("DA Defence"), has entered into a subordinated credit agreement with certain funds or co-investors (such lenders, collectively "Clairvest") of Clairvest Group Inc., the controlling shareholder of the Corporation, providing for a revolving subordinated credit facility in the aggregate principal amount of up to $13,000,000 (the "Revolving Credit Facility"). All borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility are secured on a subordinated basis, bear interest at a rate of 12% per annum, compounded, payable quarterly, and maturing on July 31, 2017, subject to acceleration in the event of certain refinancing transactions and extensions by Clairvest, acting reasonably. Proceeds from the Revolving Credit Facility will be used for general corporate purposes, including, without limitation, support of certain growth initiatives and for business development activities at certain affiliates.
The Revolving Credit Facility is in addition to an existing credit facility between DA Defence and Clairvest for a principal amount of $25,000,000, originally to come due on June 30, 2017 (the "Original DADS Credit Facility" and, together with the Revolving Credit Facility, the "DADS Credit Facilities"). A copy of the credit agreement for each of the DADS Credit Facilities will be available on the system for electronic document analysis and retrieval (SEDAR).
The Revolving Credit Facility also contains an optional conversion feature (the "Conversion Feature"), which provides Clairvest with an option, subject to the condition described below, to convert the outstanding balance (or a portion thereof) under the DADS Credit Facilities, together with up to $18,400,000 principal amount of the Corporation's senior secured convertible debentures, into common shares of DA Defence at a conversion price to be determined on the basis of the value of the DA Defence business, after the application of certain agreed upon adjustments between Clairvest and the Corporation. In the event Clairvest elects to exercise the Conversion Feature, its exercise is subject to the prior satisfaction of certain conditions, including the following condition (the "Conversion Condition"): if required under Applicable Securities Law (as defined in the Revolving Credit Facility), the Corporation shall have obtained a "formal valuation" (as defined in Multilateral Instrument 61-101 - Protection of Minority Security Holders in Special Transactions ("MI 61-101")) of DA Defence in accordance with the applicable requirements of Applicable Securities Laws (including MI 61-101). In the event Clairvest seeks to exercise the Conversion Feature, and a "formal valuation" is required under Applicable Securities Laws, the Corporation, acting at the direction of a special committee (the "Special Committee") of the board of directors of the Corporation (the "Board"), will retain a valuator to prepare a formal valuation in accordance with MI 61-101. The Conversion Condition is in addition to the conversion conditions in the Original DADS Credit Facility, as more fully described in the press release of the Corporation dated December 20, 2016, announcing the Original DADS Credit Facility.
A material change report will be filed less than 21 days before the closing date of the transaction. This shorter period is reasonable and necessary in the circumstances to allow the Corporation to obtain financing for working capital.
The Revolving Credit Facility is a "related party transaction" within the meaning of MI 61-101. The Corporation is not required under MI 61-101 to obtain a formal valuation in respect of the Revolving Credit Facility and will be relying upon the exemption from the minority approval requirement in section 5.7(f) of MI 61-101 as a result of (i) the Revolving Credit Facility being provided on reasonable commercial terms that are not less advantageous to the Corporation than if the Revolving Credit Facility was obtained from an arm's length party; and (ii) the Revolving Credit Facility not containing any equity component; provided that, as described above, if the Conversion Feature is exercised by Clairvest, such exercise is contingent on the Conversion Condition satisfying the requirements of MI 61-101.
This news release includes forward-looking statements (as defined in applicable securities laws) regarding Discovery Air and/or its subsidiaries (including DA Defence) that relate to, among other things: the proposed use of proceeds of the Revolving Credit Facility; the Conversion Feature; the terms, conditions and timing of draws under the Revolving Credit Facility; and, the regulatory approval process if the Conversion Feature is exercised. Forward-looking statements by definition are based on assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. As a result of such risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those discussed in forward-looking statements, and readers should not place undue reliance on such statements.
Forward-looking statements represent expectations as of the date they are made, and Discovery Air disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements it may make, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable securities laws.
Discovery Air is a global leader in specialty aviation services. We deliver exceptional air combat training, medevac equipped aircraft services, air charter services, helicopter operations, and transport and logistics support to ensure operational readiness, health, safety and vital lifelines for our clients and the communities we serve.
Discovery Air's unsecured convertible debentures trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol DA.DB.A).
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Walking and trekking
If you want to see why Slovakia is considered a fine walking destination, you need only consider its geography. Slovakia is a landlocked country with mountains in the north and flat terrain in the south: namely, the Carpathian Mountains and the Pannonian Basin. So far, so upside-down Switzerland, were it not for the dearth of tourists and lack of stratospheric prices. Approximately two-thirds of the country is in the Carpathians, which include the mountain ranges of the Lesser Fatra, Greater Fatra, the High Tatras, and Low Tatras. South of this area are the Slovak Ore Mountains and Slovenské stredohorie (Slovak Medium Mountains), all of which offer supreme hiking opportunities for varying levels of technical competence. The High Tatras will lure mountaineers, with 11 peaks over 2500m and a truly wild, Alpine-degree spectacle, as demonstrated by the country's highest peak, Gerlachovský štít (2,655m), accessible from the villages of Starý Smokovec or Tatranská Poliankawhich. The mountain is a big undertaking, and requires some careful scrambling (on lower-grade paths, this is protected; on the quiter faces of the mountain, it is not) to reach its top. The mountains here pack a visceral punch which more than equals their visual spectacle and isn't to be underestimated – some climbers suggest they be treated as 'short 4000m peaks, rather than tall 2000m peaks.' Bear. Lynx and wolf roam these mountains, which include Krivan (2,495m), a granite pyramid which is considered the country's most beautiful mountain and adorns a Slovakian one-Euro coin. It's also worth noting that you can climb Rysy, which is claimed to be the highest 'walk-up' summit in Slovakia and is also the highest peak in Poland, making it a tick of one-and-a-half for baggers!
Elsewhere in Slovakia, the long-distance trans-European walking routes E3 and E8 pass through the country at various points, and there are many sections which can be enjoyed for a day walk – the E8 in particular traverses the middle of the country through the Low Tatras, and makes for stupendous walking.
In the extreme west, the area around the pretty town of Devín, near Bratislava and positioned where the rivers Danube and Morava meet is a charming destination for the gentler walker. The dominating prescence hereabouts is the castle rock, which has been permanently settled from the times of old Celts. Here you can look into Austria or take a wander through the river forests of Moravia, making it an ideal excursion from the hubbub of the city.
There are also several UNESCO world Heritage sites, which include the Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and the Caves of Slovak Karst, a cave and surface system scoured by geological forces, which makes for thrilling exploration. One of them – the Baradla-Domica cave system – is 21 km long and connects Slovakia with Hungary. It has a cavern capable of holding 1,000 people, a 13m long stalactite and the underground river Styx. Some of Slovakia's caves are said to have healing air for respiratory problems, and you can find most of them in the south, near the border with Hungary.
Other activities
Slovakia is – somewhat surprisingly, given its subdued reputation as a tourist magnet – a fully operational vendor for adrenaline junkies. The numerous rivers which descend from the northern mountain ranges make for excellent rafting, making it an eager watersports destination for anyone who prefers a paddle to walking boots. The aforementioned caves are a must, as Slovakia has over 4000 of them, many of which offer thermal spas said to allieve a variety of ailments.
There are also manifold opportunities for mountain biking in the uplands of the north, cycling through the forests of the west, fishing, photography, golf, white water rafting, bird watching, horse riding, and paragliding. From a cultural point of view, Bratislava is an alluring city – kind of a smaller, cheaper Vienna – straddling the huge River Danube with a fine castle as its centrepiece. The hilly old town is beguiling, and a superb place to base yourself on any trip to the city.
Myth test
The city of Bratislava is actually half in Austria – the Danube is the border. FALSE. The city does border Austria – and also Hungary, making it the only National capital to border two countries – but the Danube crosses the border into Asutria north of the city.
Andy Warhol was Slovakian: FALSE. He was born in New York to Slovakian parents.
Must see and do
- Visit Spis Castle One of the largest castle sites in Central Europe, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's located in the Kosice region of Eastern Slovakia. http://www.mountainparadise.co.uk/summer/2_activities/day_trips/spis_castle.php
- Ascend Lomnicky Peak the lazy way (2634m) Fine peak in the High Tatras – the second highest in the country. It has a cable car which goes to its summit, making it a peak to visit if your luck fails and the weather's bad! http://vysoketatry.com/ciele/lstit/en.html
- Visit Slovak Paradise National Park A magnificent array of caves and waterfalls in central Slovakia. More here.
- Walk Rysy (2503m) in the footsteps of Lenin Legend has it the Communust leader climbed Rysy in 1913 from the Slovakian side.


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We are looking forward to being a part of the Dance On Camera Festival at Lincoln Center. We will be showing our work at the Frieda & Roy Furman Gallery, at 165 West 65th Street. It's on the plaza level across from the cinema. The exhibit will run from Feb 3rd through Feb 12.
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Sitting in committee hearings can be incredibly boring, even painful. Listening to legislators pour over every detail of a bill to expand a county's water control board authority or some other technical measure would be a far better criminal deterrent than most sentences on the books. Other committees actually can be enlightening, some entertaining. When you get both, it's usually the result of liberal logic, an oxymoron to be sure, but we're charitable here. In fact, we've reported some doosies already: "Taxpayer rights are a myth" and "I didn't say we notify the parents, I said we involve the parents."
Which all brings us to today's . . . you guessed it! . . . the Quote of the Day:
Delegate Jim Scott (D-53, Merrifield) is the patron of HB 41, a bill to change the amount of tax charged on motor fuels. He introduced the legislation to the House Finance Committee's sub-committee #2 this afternoon. Rather than a straight up increase in the rate (currently 17.5 cents per gallon), it proposes to tax gas on a percentage basis, the idea being to "increase revenues as inflation rises" or "capture inflation" in the words of Delegate Scott. So, when inflation raises gases prices still more and eats away at your purchasing power, don't worry, we'll smack your other cheek with higher taxes. Said Delegate Scott with today's winner:
"It's revenue neutral as of now." But . . . "It gets us more money for transportation without raising taxes."
Exactly how can it raise more money and not raise taxes? Sort of like "I voted for it before I voted against it"? To clarify for him, Conservative Caucus Co-Chairman, Delegate Ben Cline (R-24, Amherst), said:
"It's revenue neutral for the state bureaucracy, but not revenue neutral for the state taxpayer."
HB 41 was tabled on a voice vote, with no Democrats on the sub-committee willing to speak up for it.


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I do most of my online shopping at Nordstrom (Yay for free shipping + free returns and price matching!). I woke up really excited to check out what was on sale for their half-yearly sale. Here are a few of my favorites so far and I will add stuff as I browse through all of it :) Stuff goes quickly during these sales so be sure to grab anything you love!
Best Places to Shop Online for Curvy + Plus Size Women
I have always struggled with my weight and the thought of going shopping and trying on clothes often just makes me feel defeated. Just because I am curvier doesn't mean I want to wear a black dress for the rest of my life. So I have put together a few of my favorite places to shop online that offer a wide variety of clothing for different sizes and shapes - because we can still be cute + curvy :)
1. ASOS - This is one of my favorite online stores to shop at because they have a curvy section full of on trend clothes.
2.Kiki LaRue - This is a little online boutique I have followed for several years. The owner, Becka, does an awesome job at curating clothing that fits all different body shapes. She has plus size models and gives their measurements for every clothing item. They also have their own label jeans that are amazing! Every woman needs a pair of the Hutson jeans and shorts. The waistband is thicker and sits at a perfect spot to hold everything in. I think I have about 6 or 7 pairs of Hutson jeans in my collection.
3. Modcloth - I love the fun and whimsical prints that Modcloth offers. Its so hard finding fun prints in plus size clothing but Modcloth has a great selection.
4. Stitch Fix - I primarily order all my clothes online cause I have a two year old and they are not so fun on shopping trips. I have been so pleased with Stitch Fix and always look forward to getting my fix. They offer clothing for a wide range of sizes and they are always on trend. They have several private labels that you can only get through Stitch Fix that I love. Use this link to get your first fix for free!
5. Eloquii - I just discovered this site and they have so many cute things! They just released a new collection with Draper James, Reese Witherspoon's lifestyle brand, that is fabulous!
I would love to know of any other stores for curvy women that you like to shop at. Leave me a comment below and let me know :)
My First Stitch Fix! {Review}
I realize I am a few years behind on the whole Stitch Fix thing. In my life before having a baby it just didn't really appeal to me because I loved to go shopping. Now that I have a toddler that is something I rarely get to do. I do the majority of my shopping online and usually stick with brands and things that I know how they fit me. I decided to give Stitch Fix a try for a few different reasons.
- I never get to go shopping
- I am not adventurous, but perhaps I should be
- Trying on clothes often makes me want to cry
- I dislike large crowds
- Shopping with a toddler is very difficult {mixed with the tears of trying on clothes can lead to a difficult time ha}
I just came home from church to my Stitch Fix waiting for me. I was very surprised to see it because it came a few days early and I didn't know the mail was ever delivered on Sunday.
Opening the box was a lot of fun. I felt like someone had sent me a gift, then I remembered it was myself and that I had to pay for it ha. The first thing I tried on was a printed knit dress by Nine Britton. I loved it! I love wearing dresses and this is a perfect casual and comfy dress that you can style many different ways and it has pockets! This is the only piece I ended up keeping.
I tried on another dress that was very similar to the first but in a solid navy color. It is the Alison Essential T-Shirt Swing Dress by Pixley. I actually really liked this dress too but just felt like a lot of stuff I already have in my closet and I am trying to branch out a bit.
The next thing I tried was a solid gray knit tee by 41 Hawthorn. I did like this shirt but was just a little to plain and I already have something similar. I am very frugal and didn't was to spend $32 on a shirt for layering.
While I had the grey shirt on I tried the cardigan I was sent by Cotton Emporium. I really liked the cut and style of this piece but just did not care for the color blocking and colors of it.
My last item was a pair of skinny jeans by 1822 Denim. These are like a jegging and super comfortable. They were only $40- which I totally think they were worth it. They are a very soft denim. They were a bit big and I just bought 3 pairs of my favorite jeans ever from Kiki LaRue (the Hudson jeans) so I decided to pass on them. (Little side note if you have never tried their jeans do it! The Hudson jeans are life changing and perfect for mom bods. These jeans save me from many meltdowns. ;)
All in all I was very pleased with my first fix. Every item fit and most things I did like but I am just looking for some more adventurous pieces in my closet. After receiving your fix you go online and rate each piece and decided what you want to keep and send the rest back in the pre-paid package. I am really excited for my next fix because they should be better and better as my stylist learns what I like and don't.
I would suggest this service to anyone! It is perfect for me as a mom that doesn't get to go out and try clothes on much, but I really think anyone would love it. I also love that you can choose the frequency of your fixes. They carry I wide range of sizes from 0-24W, petite and maternity. All you have to do is sign up online and feel out your style profile. This is how they pick the clothes to send to you.
Try Stitch Fix risk free here and have your first $20 stylist fee waived. Each fix usually cost $20 and the $20 is applied to anything you keep in your fix. You also get a 25% discount if you decide to keep everything in your box.
I Made a Dress! Rifle Paper Cleo Dress
I love sewing and have been wanting to make myself something for awhile, but haven't had the confidence. I was inspired to make this after seeing it on Instagram and decided to give it a try.
I have so much fabric that just needs to be used so I was excited to get to make myself something with this Rifle Paper Co canvas. The pattern is by Tilly and the Buttons and is a great brave beginner pattern. I only had to use my seam ripper once! It is far from perfect but it does go on my body, which is much better than the last dress I tried to make ha :)
I am already picking out fabric for my next Cleo dress! Check out this Pinterest Board for Cleo Dress Inspiration.


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Las Ramblas is a feast for all the senses! The aroma of charcoal grilled specialties; the brilliant colors of sunset and twinkling night skies, refreshing trade winds cooling the outdoor terrace; the traditional tastes of Las Ramblas' chef, joined by delectable local and international fare combine to create a magical dinner experience. New Zealand rack of lamb, rib eye, tenderloin, and surf & turf prepared to your taste are served right off the grill. Chilean sea bass, grouper meuniere, red snapper, paella and catch of the day are among the succulent seafood delicacies. Bright mosaics, comfortable seating, mellow music, quality wines and attentive service complement
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Did You Know? The Rule of Thumb
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Personally I think that is pretty awesome.
Honestly I have a lot of respect for any girl that works out to look hot, then isn't prudish about showing it off. I mean what is the point of getting in awesome shape then never letting anyone see it?
Take a second and check out BustyBimboBarbie's blog over on Tumblr. You will be glad you did.


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Yesterday Niall Harrison wrote an in-depth response to my essay on "Why We Write Literary Reviews." I appreciate Niall taking the time to respond. As I mentioned in the comments on his site, my essay's main point was to explore what causes someone to take the first step toward writing literary criticism. Where the criticism goes after that initial step depends upon the reviewer, the subject, and a thousand different subjective points.
Niall is correct in saying I approach reviewing from the point of view of a fiction writer. That's quite natural since I mainly see myself as a fiction writer. However, I also approach reviewing from a reader's point of view. I was a reader before I began writing fiction and it's as a reader that I learned what makes great fiction great. At the risk of making a grand assumption, I'd say all fiction writers—and indeed, almost all writers—come to their craft through the same process of first being readers.
But that's not to say literary reviews and criticism are secondary to fiction writing, or that I take reviewing as being less serious than fiction writing. As with all creative endeavors, there are great stories and great reviews, bad stories and bad reviews, and a wild mix of everything in between.
The Relationship Between Fiction and Criticism
Even though literary criticism and fiction writing are equally valid means of creative expression, their relationship to each other is not the same. Fiction writing can be created totally apart from literary criticism while literary criticism can't be created apart from the texts it critiques. But paradoxically, while the creation of literary criticism is intimately tied to the texts being critiqued, the criticism which results exists totally separate from its subject matter.
To understand this distinction, consider how often you've read and enjoyed reviews of books and stories which you have no intention of ever reading. Those reviews couldn't have been created without the original texts, but once created they were independent of those texts.
Again, none of this means literary criticism is a lesser creative art than fiction—it merely has a different relationship to its subject matter. And this relationship can be parsed even more if you separate literary reviews from literary criticism. For example, on Niall's comment thread John Scalzi states that he tends to see "reviewing as closer to consumer reporting and criticism as exegesis, for which consumer reporting is not a primary goal. Most reviewing/criticism falls on a line between those two end points."
I agree with Scalzi's points. When I write a book review, at the review's core is whether or not I recommend the book to readers. When I write literary criticism, the core isn't so much to recommend certain books as to draw larger understandings and ideas from a reading of literature. And as Scalzi says, those are merely the extremes. The elements of reviews and criticism often flow back and forth so that one can both recommend a specific book and address larger literary issues, or vice versa.
Reviewers and Ego
The part of my essay which really irritated Niall and others was when I said that one reason people write literary reviews is to bring attention to themselves. This was only one of many reasons I gave—and it is definitely one of the less likely reasons—but it still attracted most of the negative attention.
The simple truth is that human creations can not be separated from human ego, and criticism is no exception. As Niall says, "of course reviewers want attention; reviewing is an act of communication, it takes a certain amount of ego just to stand up and say your piece in public, and we want to know that our communication is valued."
I totally agree. Critics want to know that their ideas have entered into the larger cultural discussions continually engaged in by humanity. The same can be said of fiction writers, poets, and all artists.
However, the point of my essay was to ask why a person takes that first step toward writing literary criticism. If that first step toward writing criticism—or the first step toward writing fiction or taking part in any creative affair—is dictated MERELY because you want attention, then you have engaged in a bastard exercise which rarely creates anything worth remembering.
Many of the problems with today's artistic world—hell, with the world in general—result from people focusing solely on drawing attention to themselves. It's as if people see becoming self-centered Hollywood superstars as the natural way of life. This results in CEOs of financial institutions deciding that looting the economy is more important than creating jobs or manufacturing worthwhile products, or parents deciding that forcing their son to lie about being a "balloon boy" is worth doing if the whole world ends up watching.
Humans are by our very nature ego-centric. But when you can't see anything beyond yourself, how can you call yourself a true creator? After all, to create something—to bring into existence something new—means you must both engage your own self and reach beyond your self. Creation involves both yourself and more than your self.
So yes, everyone has an ego and we all want to know that our contributions to life are noticed and make a difference. That's basic human nature. And yes, great artists often have great egos. But the best art is created by artists who are also able to look beyond themselves and see the greater goals and patterns of life. To my view, having an ego doesn't mean you can't also aim for more than merely satisfying your ego. Only by aiming for that greater goal does one have a shot at creating great art.
The Stereotypes of Literary Critics
But all that said, Niall is correct that by raising this "ego" point I treaded very close to the stereotypes many fiction writers have about reviewers, such as the mistaken belief that literary critics speak only from ego or that critics are failed fiction writers. I should have clarified this because it wasn't my intention to promote these false stereotypes.
Unfortunately, these stereotypes are believed by a number of writers and artists (even if most won't mention them in public). For example, in Tobias Wolff's classic short story "Bullet in the Brain" we are introduced to a literary critic who witnesses a bank robbery. Despite what common sense states about not insulting violent men with guns, the critic can't stop making snarky comments about the clichés erupting all around him. As the story makes clear, this critic makes these comments because nasty opinions have become entirely ingrained with his essence. Being snarky is perfectly melded with this critic's ego.
Is Wolff's uncharitable view of literary critics how some fiction writers see critics? The answer is likely yes. It's natural for people to dislike criticism. Instead of seeing the critic as expressing an actual truth, writers want to ascribe negative comments to the critic simply being cruel. Do a few literary critics attack writers because they want to hurt them? Of course. But critics like this are an extreme exception. The vast majority of critics have far more noble goals in mind with their criticism.
And in fact, this truth is also shown in Wolff's story, and it's why his tale rises above being a joke about a nasty critic and becomes a true work of art. As the critic is dying he remembers what brought him to a love of criticism—the musical words spoken by a friend during a childhood baseball game. This love of words clicked into the critic at that moment and for the rest of his life he sought to understand the greater art all around him. The story's tragedy—and the reason why Wolff elevates the literary critic's character into a creation which resonates with readers—is that the critic had forgotten how life first brought him to criticism. It took death to remind him of what he'd lost in life.
I think Wolff's story ties in closely with the point I was making about why people take the first step toward literary criticism—and by extension, the first step toward anything in life. Something catches our eye. Something jangles into our brain. And from there we walk forward, exploring all we can. But the reason we take that first step remains extremely important, and taking the first step for the right or wrong reasons heavily influences everything you eventually create.
To close, I want to share a great quote from Gary K Wolfe, which Niall gives at the end of his essay:
"One writes reviews because reviews are what one writes: they are essays about literature, and literature is worth writing essays about."
Amen to that. No matter the reason for taking your first step toward writing a literary review, the most important thing to remember is that literature matters. As does literary criticism. And the things which matter in life are always worth expressing an opinion about.


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Clarence Abiodun Peters, also known as CAPital, is a filmmaker, music video director and cinematographer. He is the son of Sir Shina Peters, the popular Afro-Juju legend and Clarion Chukwura, therenowned actress and this accounts for his early exposure into the entertainment industry. As expected of one conceived by two artistic people, as early as at the age of 9, Clarence already started working unofficially on set and at 13, he started working officially and getting paid.
After finishing his secondary school education, he worked at Alpha Vision for three years, after which he proceeded to City Varsity, a film and creative arts school in Cape Town, South Africa. He majored in Cinematography while at City Varsity and his prior hands-on experience in the field afforded him the opportunity to complete his studies in record time.
Peters is known for his high-end music videos, TV commercials, documentaries and "Hex" is his first project as an independent filmmaker. He is the CEO of CAPital Dreams Pictures, a motion picture production company and the CEO/co-founder of CAPital Hill Music, a record label responsible for artistes such as Tha Suspect, iLLBliss, Chidinma and new acts Fefe and Mz Kiss.


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You can achieve an all natural glow with natural makeup. This look was created using Hynt Beauty products. All of Hynt Beauty products are organic based, eco-conscious, and cruelty free.
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How Much Does A Divorce Cost In Ohio
There are two types of basic divorce proceedings in Ohio:
• In a dissolution, both spouses agree that neither is at fault and have agreed to all the terms of their separation.
• Divorces mean that there is some area of disagreement. This may include one spouse not consenting to proposed alimony payments, visitation rights or other areas of dispute.
Filing fees for dissolutions are lower than those for divorces, although the fees for both procedures are higher if there are children involved. The filing fees vary county by county but generally are within the range of $200-300. Couples who cannot agree on the terms of their separation may decide to pay for the services of an attorney acting as a mediator. This kind of negotiation may be successful in producing a legally binding agreement. However, should no compromise be arranged, the attorney may not represent either spouse in court.
If the spouse filing the petition for divorce cannot afford the fee, they may complete a poverty affidavit signed by a public notary. This will waive the fee for the duration of the trial. However, after a separation ruling has been issued, one spouse will be responsible for paying the fee.
If one spouse disputes the petition for divorce, they must file a formal response for a fee of around $100. Additional motions or counterclaims can add to the expenses. Throughout the pretrial process, spouses will attend pre-trial, court-sponsored meetings at which a counselor will attempt to help the two reach an agreement over the terms of separation. The spouses may choose to be represented by an attorney during this hearings. Additional fees are not charged for these pretrial hearings.
Private legal counsel can be expensive. Most attorneys will charge for their fees on an hourly basis, and you can easily expect to pay in excess of $200/hr. For this reason, if you decide to engage private legal counsel, it is vital that you receive a detailed, written estimation of how much hourly work you can expect to be billed for leading up to trial, in what increments you will pay, and how often you will be expected make a payment.
If a spouse chooses to file a request for temporary or permanent monthly alimony payments, the judge will take into consideration:
• The standard of living established during the marriage
• Both parties' earning potential
• Both parties' age, physical and emotional health
• Any tax consequences of a proposed payment plan
• How much time a spouse needs to become self-supporting
Child support payments may also be established by a judge, who takes into consideration:
• Medical expenses
• Income disparity between the two parents' households
• The child's earning capacity
• The child's physical and emotional needs
• Large visitation expenses
In awarding these payments, the court is not allowed to take into consideration such factors as adultery or other marital misconduct.


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Alec Messing, a 16-year-old boy with autism, led the San Fernando High School football team to a league championship by scoring a 32-yard field goal to beat Sylmar High School.
With four seconds to go and the score tied 13-13, Messing kicked the game-winning field goal in last week's game. His team won the Valley Mission League Championship as a result of the victory.
Alec's mother told KTLA her son was diagnosed with autism as a child, and said the path he took to get to where he is today was sometimes difficult.
Because of his special needs, Alec does not attend San Fernando High School, going instead to The Help Group in Sherman Oaks.
Since his school doesn't have a traditional athletic program, Alec was allowed by California Interscholastic Federation rules to play at his home school. The catch: he had to try out and make the team first.
Alec successfully did that, making the varsity team last year. As his second year on the team draws to a close, he told KTLA his love of the game has given him bigger aspirations.
"I just gotta make sure to keep kicking and ... just keep making sure I keep practicing kicking, to kick even better and stuff like that, and hope I could play college, and then professional," he said.
The teen added that he hopes to turn his struggles into inspiration for other children and teen's with special needs.
His football coach, David Rountree, said he has done just that.
"Whatever it is you may have, it shows that you can still be a part of everything and people shouldn't judge you. And [the players] don't judge Alec. They let him come out here and be what he is," Rountree said.


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I am extremely grateful that I have a beautiful new house! :) Closing went great last Friday and we even got the keys early, the sellers are wonderful and so fanastic to work with! It is such a blessed time, crazy time, but so fun to be a homeowner! So here is what I am grateful for:
Josh...if it wasn't for him I wouldn't have been able to afford such a wonderful house by myself. I am so happy to share this new experience with him.
Griffin!! He absolutely adores the house, he runs in and outside and around all the rooms. He is still trying to manage the wood floors, but luckily is able to manage them when it comes to bed time..hmm.
My parents and Josh's ( I don't have a picture of them digitally!)...my parents have helped us move, my mom lined every drawer in my kitchen (never something I would do) she has taken days off work to just help empty boxes, bought us all new bathroom ware! My dad has given us blinds, paintings and restoring our dining room table. Josh's mom bought us an awesome housewarming gift of a new flatscreen! Yes, I will finally be able to see the scores! :)
I am grateful for very many things in life and over the past week with things at work and the house I realized I need to really count my blessings! :)
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
I am extremely grateful that I have a beautiful new house! :) Closing went great last Friday and we even got the keys early, the sellers are wonderful and so fanastic to work with! It is such a blessed time, crazy time, but so fun to be a homeowner! So here is what I am grateful for:
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Thursday, September 09, 2010
Laundry Room
Never thought I would blog about my laundry room but here goes nothing.
I like this option for around the laundry unit- however less ceiling to floor shelves. I am tall and I really don't want to be placing baskets, etc on bottom shelves.
Last, but certainly not least a spring board ironing board. I can tell you why I don't iron right now- I HATE taking out the ironing board and setting it up for 5 minutes of use. This little baby will solve all my problems! Now spring board ironing boards are actually pretty expensive - around $200 dollars- so we are going to design our own. I figure a business major and engineering major can figure something out?!
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Labels: Home projects, Laundry room design, Laundry room shelves
Friday, September 03, 2010
Open Shelving
Back in college I lived in a beautiful castle which was built almost 100 years ago. The artitecture was amazing from the spiral staircase to our inside baloncy. There were rooms we called 'vanity row' that had these awesome built ins for each room- which comprised of the closet, a vanity with shelving and cabinets. So when I saw our house had the same features I was incredibly excited because it reminded me of my beloved Sorority.
After the ohh and aww wears off, I got to thinking what am I going to put in these open shelves and cases? I love what the current owners have in there now- dishwear! I have never been a tidy person....but here's to trying. I saw this post from The Newlywed Diaries on open shelving units. While I am not in love with any of the pictures of these open shelves I was inspired by some of these pictures I found.
So once we have everything set up I will take pictures of the final project, but the idea that I have in mind for this open shelving seems like a good plan! :)
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Labels: house decor, Open shelving


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Digby & Rose/
Wasington, DC art studio Digby & Rose developed a printing technique known as the Compression Plate Process (tm) that "enhances the rich texture of regular letterpress printing, resulting in a 50% deeper press." It also really makes the colors pop and adds a lot of flexibility not always available with letterpress.
We sent them two dozen(ish) papers to experiment with to see how their process performs across a range of different papers. We'll report back in a few weeks.


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At St Thomas of Canterbury we believe Mathematics is important for a number of reasons. Mathematics provides children with a way of viewing and making sense of the world. It can be used to analyse and communicate ideas and information effectively and to tackle a range of practical tasks and real life problems.
Through our mathematics lessons, the children develop key ideas, skills and concepts. The ability to think logically and reason mathematically is key and a skill that we promote by providing regular opportunities to use and apply their mathematical knowledge through investigation and practical work. Lessons are appropriately differentiated to cater for all abilities and children are always given the opportunity to relate mathematical skills to real life.
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The Tostitos Brand And Superstar Nelly Get Fans Amped Up For The 2014 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl
With Game Day Quickly Approaching, the Tostitos Brand is Bringing the Party with New Fajita Flavored Scoops! Tortilla Chips and Tostitos Queso Blanco Dip
Dec 11, 2013, 07:00 ET
PLANO, Texas, Dec. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- With the match-ups decided and excitement around college football surging, Tostitos – the brand known for making life a party – is getting the 2014 Fiesta Bowl festivities started early this year. Together with hip hop music icon and former high school football standout Nelly, the Tostitos brand is sharing ultimate party must-haves to get fans amped up for game day. The 2014 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl is set to air at 8:30 p.m. ET on New Year's Day on ESPN. Tostitos, one of the flagship brands from PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division, has been the title sponsor of the Fiesta Bowl – part of the Bowl Championship Series – for the past 19 years.
"Now we know who's playin' in the 2014 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, it's time to get ready to party," said Nelly. "A great game day party must have three key things, great beats, cool people and the right food, which for me is Tostitos tortilla chips and dips."
Nelly's Tostitos Fiesta Bowl "Must-Haves"
- Great Beats: You need to have the right music to get everyone pumped up before the game. Game day is about having fun and you want music that gets everyone feeling energized.
- Cool People: It may seem obvious, but you need the right mix of people for an unforgettable party; people who are fun and appreciate great football. Being around die-hard fans that can break down the plays is always a plus.
- Good Food: Everyone knows a great party needs great food, period. Chips and dips are party essentials – they're the kind of crowd-pleasing snacks that taste great, don't require a lot of effort and kick the party up a notch.
Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum hip hop recording artist and actor, Nelly, began his music career with St. Louis hip hop group the St. Lunatics in 1993 and was signed to Universal Records in 1999. With a hit single "Where the Party At" and others, his music is known for creating the perfect party atmosphere. This past April, Nelly released a remix of the country song "Cruise" with duo Florida Georgia Line, which became No. 1 on the charts and has sold more than 1.6 million copies. As an actor, he held a breakthrough supporting role in the 2004 remake film "The Longest Yard" and is known to be an avid football fan, having played football in high school.
New Tostitos Products to Amp up Any Party
To give fans even more great-tasting varieties to enjoy on game day, the Tostitos brand is also rolling out new Tostitos Fajita flavored Scoops! tortilla chips and Tostitos Queso Blanco dip, available nationwide starting this month. Made for dipping, Tostitos Fajita flavored Scoops! tortilla chips offer a spicy twist on the bite-sized bowl-shaped tortilla chip and deliver the great taste of red bell peppers baked right into the dough before cooking. They pair perfectly with the new Tostitos Queso Blanco dip, which incorporates a creamy blend of Monterey jack and cheddar cheese along with bell peppers and jalapenos.
"Whether it's at home or at the stadium, our new Fajita flavored Scoops! tortilla chips and Queso Blanco dip are perfect for spicing up bowl game tailgates and get-togethers," said Christina Menendez, senior director of marketing, Frito-Lay North America. "These delicious new snacks offer the perfect combination of flavor and fun, adding extra sizzle to the party experience."
For more information, visit the Tostitos brand on Facebook at Facebook.com/Tostitos.
About Tostitos
The Tostitos brand is one of the many brands that make up Frito-Lay North America, the $13 billion convenient foods business unit of PepsiCo (NYSE: PEP), which is headquartered in Purchase, NY. In addition to Frito-Lay, PepsiCo business units include Pepsi-Cola, Quaker Foods, Gatorade and Tropicana. Learn more about Frito-Lay at the corporate Web site, http://www.fritolay.com/, the Snack Chat blog, http://www.snacks.com/ and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/fritolay.
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo is a global food and beverage leader with net revenues of more than $65 billion and a product portfolio that includes 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in annual retail sales. Our main businesses – Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade, Frito-Lay and Pepsi-Cola – make hundreds of enjoyable foods and beverages that are loved throughout the world. PepsiCo's people are united by our unique commitment to sustainable growth by investing in a healthier future for people and our planet, which we believe also means a more successful future for PepsiCo. We call this commitment Performance with Purpose: PepsiCo's promise to provide a wide range of foods and beverages from treats to healthy eats; to find innovative ways to minimize our impact on the environment by conserving energy and water and reducing packaging volume; to provide a great workplace for our associates; and to respect, support and invest in the local communities where we operate. For more information, please visit www.pepsico.com.
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IK/UL impact testing
The impact testing to determine the protection against mechanical stress (IK code) and verification against mechanical stress (UL 746C) are implemented in an in-house testing laboratory at Spelsberg.
Impact testing in accordance with DIN EN 50102 (VDE 0470-100)
In accordance with DIN EN 50102 (VDE 0470-100) "Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment against external mechanical impacts (IK code)", the degree of protection provided by an enclosure against mechanical stress is specified by the IK code.
The testing to determine the IK code takes place by striking the area of the enclosure to be tested. The impact is simulated with different weights dropped onto the enclosure using a fall tube. In the process, the critical areas of the house are primarily taken into account in the testing.
The IK code assigned to the stress energy values can be found in the table below.
Impact testing in accordance with UL 746C
As preparation for the test for verification against mechanical stress in accordance with UL 746C, the operating equipment for outdoor use must first be cooled in a cold chamber for three hours at a temperature of -35 (± 2°C) and then mounted on a rigid frame corresponding to the planned use. Then a single strike with a steel ball with a diameter of 50.8 mm (2 inches) and weight of 0.535 kg (1.18 lbs) is exerted on the surface to be tested in the cold state.
The test specimen must not have any damage that can impair the proper use after the testing process. Moreover, the planned protection rating must not be changed negatively.


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All week we've been talking about the below chart, which compares Spain to Germany.
After getting killed throughout the year, it's on a big 5 day rally.
Our interpretation: This represents cash leaving Germany and entering Spain in the form of a bailout.
And that's the buzz today! A German-led bailout of Spanish banks. It actually be happening.


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"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect."
If you had access to the Internet in 2015, you probably noticed that vegetarianism and veganism – and the latter in particular – have become a "trend".
So, what is this thing everyone is on about?
"Veganism is a way of living that seeks to exclude, as far as possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing and any other purpose.
As you can see, veganism is not defined as a diet, but a way of living."[1]
I have long avoided writing anything about the topic. Until very recently I didn't know why. Since I am usually very outspoken, this seemed odd to me. After confronting myself about the reasons, I realised that I wasn't writing about it because I was afraid. Afraid of being judged as someone "imposing their beliefs", "telling others how to live", or even as "having first world problems".
However, I don't want my decisions to be based on fear.
I have always stood up for what I believed was right. I stood up and spoke against racism, fascism, xenophobia, gender discrimination, economic injustice, and now I am speaking up about a problem no less and no more important to me: speciesism.
The Case for Ethics
By analogy with racism and sexism, the term "speciesism" is a prejudice or attitude of bias in favour of the interests of members of one's own species and against those of members of other species. [2]
It all ultimately boils down to power. Exploiting power against those who lack it. The pattern is same in slavery, exploitation of workers, or even domestic violence.
The principle of equality requires that one's suffering should be counted equally with the like suffering of any other being.
Animals are in many ways different to us. But in many other ways, animals are just like us. They have families. They care, they grieve, they feel pain. They love. They're sharing the planet Earth with us in this fleeting moment of existence. Like us, they are of the world and aware of it.
On a planet so much older and more complex than any of us, why do we think we have the right to systematically kill, exploit and torture other living beings just for having taken a different form and/or it is pleasurable to us? Animals are not ours. They exemplify the mystic, the sacred, the consciousness. They are alive. They are sentient.
The Case for the Planet
Personally, I connect to the ethics argument easily. Many people don't, at least not immediately. If you struggle to relate to the points made above, try considering a vegan diet for your future and future of the entire planet.
Animal agriculture is the leading driver of climate change – the biggest danger to our survival. It is responsible for 18% of greenhouse gas emissions, more than the combined exhaust from all transportation. [3]
A person who follows a vegan diet produces 50% less CO2, and uses 1/11th of oil, 1/13th of water and 1/18th of land compared to a meat eater.[4]
The worst thing is, emissions for agriculture are projected to increase 80% by 2050. [5] Appetite for meat is rocketing as the global population swells and becomes more able to afford meat.
Why is animal agriculture so detrimental?
We use incredible amounts of land, water and plants to farm animals. For example, you'd save more water by not eating a pound of meat than you would if you didn't shower for six months.
Digestive processes of animals used for food account for large amounts of harmful methane.
Animal agriculture is also responsible for more water pollution than all other industrial sources combined. We are also ruining rainforests. All for that extra piece of meat on our plate. Specifically, 55 square feet of rain forest for every single meal with meat. About seven football fields of land are bulldozed worldwide every minute to create more room for farmed animals.
I could go on and on, but you get the point.
The Case for the Health
You don't really think animals deserve to be treated like us? You are not really bothered by what happens to the planet in the next few decades?
Okay. What about this?
Coronary heart disease, which is linked to a meat-based diet, is the leading cause of death in the UK (as an example). On average, 224 people die of heart disease in this country each day.
According to the findings, 50g of processed meat a day – the equivalent of one sausage or less than two slices of bacon – increases the chance of developing bowel cancer by 18 per cent.[6]
Well-planned plant-based diets are rich in protein, iron, calcium and other essential vitamins and minerals. The plant-based sources of these nutrients tend to be low in saturated fat, high in fibre and packed with antioxidants, helping mitigate some of the modern world's biggest health issues like obesity, heart disease, diabetes and cancer – as previously mentioned.
You can get all the necessary nutrients eating vegan (yes you can get enough protein) without all the nasties like animal fat or saturated fat. Meat is also often contaminated with blood, feces, hormones and other bodily fluids. Probably because they're from live creatures.
Final Thoughts
Well, my thoughts are not so final. I could write hundreds of pages, but I believe this is a good start. I'll be writing more about the practical steps you can take to become a vegan, the cruelty of animal industry, the climate change and veganism, and I will also "myth bust" topics like "being vegan is expensive", "I can't do it in my family/country" and "you can't get enough protein on a vegan diet". All of it just can't fit into one article.
A lot of us eat meat because that's how everyone around us eats. It's not a choice to eat meat if you have never actually made a conscious choice to do so.
Finally, I'm not here to judge. I've been a meat eater myself for 23 years. I want to help inform and inspire those considering the lifestyle, and even those who are not. I want to speak about one of my strongest beliefs.
And finally, I want to stand up for those who cannot stand up for themselves. Our fellow Earthlings.
P.S. I strongly recommend you watch the following:
- Cowspiracy