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This animated film focuses on a love triangle in a Spanish town between the beautiful Maria (Zoe Saldana), the sensitive musician Manolo (Diego Luna) and the hunky Joaquin (Channing Tatum, not even attempting an accent, which is actually kind of okay with me). The main thing to recommend this film is the astounding animation; it's one of the most visually splendiferous and imaginative movies I've seen in a really long time. The character designs are fantastic, all the way down to the details; villainous Xibalba's pupils are red skulls, for instance. And the environments are equally beautiful, especially once we get into the lands of the dead. The story is occasionally somewhat nuanced; the film is really almost as much about the friendship between Manolo and Joaquin and the way that's tested by their rivalry as it is about the ultimate love story. The film allows characters that could easily have been cardboard cutouts, like Joaquin and Xibalba (wonderfully voiced by Ron Perlman, by the way), to become real, surprisingly complicated characters. The story is occasionally surprising as well. I don't like the frame story, in which a museum tour guide tells the main story to a group of bored school children. All too often the movie cuts back to that frame story in order to really hammer home the morals or just recap the events; I'm not sure why this was thought necessary and, as an adult watching the film, I found it mostly corny and annoying. But the film has some amazing moments that I honestly don't think I'll ever forget. There's a stunning moment when a character dies and we see the death just about to happen and then we cut to a single candle in the room of candles that signify life go out. And then there's a musical moment that . . . I just don't even want to spoil, it's so surprising and completely out of left field. It was a moment where my jaw literally dropped. A lot of the humor is kind of lame and doesn't land and the frame story is unnecessary and corny; but the gorgeous, creative animation and the surprisingly interesting characters help the film overcome those flaws. Recommended. 3 ½ stars.
tl;dr – corny humor and an annoying frame story drag this film down a bit, but the astonishingly creative and gorgeous animation, as well as a surprising focus on character, ultimately win out. 3 ½ stars.


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Carol's Racer
Winner of Best Finish/Paint at Bespoked UK Handmade Bicycle Show 2015.
Taking inspiration from the Urban Fixie. Carol wanted a lightweight racer that echoed the aesthetics of the Fixie. I was given free reign in incorporating a series of bi-laminate sections. Chainstay and Seat Tube Bi-lams were added for additional stiffness around the bottom bracket. The head tube and steatstay cluster were aesthetically driven.
The frame is finished in a two tone matte red, Carol's favourite colour, and is masked sympathetically around the bi-laminate sections to subtly emphasise the metal work on the frame.
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Henri Matisse
This famous lithographic edition is based on gouache cut-outs. The first lithography plates were printed under Matisse's supervision in 1954. The completion of the printing by Mourlot Freres, came in 1958. Teriade, the publisher for the famed Jazz series, again worked on this series with Matisse to reinterpret the gouache cut-outs by printing them using new lithographic techniques.
Title: Escargot
Year: 1954/58
Medium: Lithograph
Image size: 25 ½ X 25 1/2
Edition: Unnum./c. 3,020
Printer: Mourlot Freres
Publisher: Teriade
Catalog ref: Verve
Signature: Signed and dated in the stone


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Mausmi Ambastha
Mausmi, winner of Young Turks young business women award 2017, is an established expert in the garment industry. She has spent 12 years consulting the largest brands and manufacturers of apparel around the globe to save their cost.
Products of her brainchild, ThreadSol are a practical reflection of her ideology – "Buy what you need, use what you have!"
ThreadSol is an Enterprise Material management system that help sewn product manufacturers save upto 10% of fabric cost at the buying stage and help reduce process loss to under 1% in factories with its products intelloCut and intelloBuy
Having won Microsoft's Bizspark, NEXTBIGWHAT's Unplugged, Business Today's Coolest startup of the year and Venture Engine 2014, ThreadSol is one of the most awarded startups in the apparel domain.
Since its inception in 2012, ThreadSol has made phenomenal progress. It is now implemented in 120+ factories across 15+ countries with offices in Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata in India and Colombo, Dhaka, Istanbul and Vietnam internationally.
Mausmi Ambastha, holds a Masters degree in Fashion Technology from NIFT, Delhi and is also B.Tech in Computer Science. She has written over 15 publications for several leading apparel magazines like StitchWorld.
Prior to ThreadSol, Mausmi did apparel consultancy and training with Methods Apparel in South-east Asia. She has also worked as a faculty at NIFT and loves to teach whenever she gets an opportunity.


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This morning ANC Chief Whip, Cde Jackson Mthembu, had discussion with the Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Baleka Mbete, regarding the purported decision to return the report handed to her by former Public Protector, Adv Thuli Madonsela, for safekeeping until the new Public Protector comes into office. The Speaker has categorically distanced herself from the grossly inaccurate statement issued by the Parliamentary Communications Services as its contents neither represent her view nor her instruction to the staff of parliament on the matter.
The Speaker has confirmed that indeed the report, as requested, is currently being kept under lock and key in Parliament and will be handed over to the new Public Protector, Adv Busisiwe Mkhwebane, without delay when she assumes office on Monday, 17 October 2016.
The Speaker's handling of the matter in this regard is appropriate and is accordingly fully supported and appreciated by us.
We are disappointed by the inaccurate statement by an official in the Parliamentary Communications Services, which created an erroneous notion in the media that the Speaker has outrightly declined to take custody of the report.
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Sonny Astani Receives Distinguished Alumnus Award
Kenton Hanson
Epstein Department makes its first distinguished alumnus award
Source :: USC Viterbi
Date :: May 04, 2006
The USC Viterbi School's Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering has awarded its first-ever Distinguished Alumnus Award to Sonny H. Astani, a Beverly Hills real estate developer.
"We established this new award to commemorate the 100 years of engineering at USC," said James Moore, chair of the Epstein Department. "Sonny Astani has been involved in the acquisition, development, construction and management of over a billion dollars in apartment buildings and condominiums in Los Angeles. He's known for quality designs with each of his projects offering a unique relationship between the structure and its existing environment. There is a genuine engagement with the surrounding community. He has built a name synonymous with thoughtful architecture, contemporary sophistication and world-class development."
Astani, chairman of Astani Enterprises, Inc., headquartered in Beverly Hills, California, received his M.S. degree in industrial and systems engineering from USC in 1978. His firm owns or operates approximately 4,000 apartment units throughout Southern California and is currently developing approximately 2,000 units of condominiums and lofts in downtown Los Angeles with a total value in excess of $500 million.
These include the Concerto, a mixed-use development that consists of two residential towers and one mid-rise residential loft building with 27,000 square feet of two- and three-bedroom units on 27 floors; the Vero project at 1234 Wilshire Blvd., and the high-rise living project at 8th and Grand.
An Iranian immigrant, Astani serves on the Executive Committee of the Central City Association, on the Board of Counselors of the USC Viterbi School of Engineering, and on the Leadership Council for USC's Lusk Center for Real Estate Development. He is also a member of the Pacific Council for International Affairs and a regular lecturer in the UCLA Extension program.
A resident of Pacific Palisades, Mr. Astani is married with three children and is part of a diverse immediate family with ties to 10 nations. His hobbies include yoga, cycling, swimming Karate and Tai Chi, in which he holds a 2nd degree black belt. He is currently the chairman of the Tenshin-Kai Tai Chi & Karate in Culver City with branches in the U.S. and Japan.


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Dear Friend of Defunkt Theatre,
Today we learned from the District Attorney's Office that in the case of The State of Oregon versus Defunkt's former executive director Lori Sue Hoffman, Ms Hoffman was convicted of felony charges related to her fraud and theft from Defunkt Theatre. This has been a tremendously difficult and emotional chapter for all of us here at Defunkt , and we thank our sponsors and patrons who have remained steadfast in their support of our work. We are relieved that justice has been served and are comforted by the knowledge that other organizations and individuals can learn from our misfortune and make themselves safer moving forward. With the legal portion of this matter concluded, we can once again focus all of our attention on fulfilling Defunkt's mission, which is now in its seventeenth year. The support of the audiences and artists who have rallied around Defunkt during this challenging time has resulted in some of our finest work ever, and we are proud to live and work in this inspiring community.
Thank you all, now, the show must go on.
Dear Friend of Defunkt Theatre,
We are writing you today with some serious news. We have been informed that our former Executive Director, Lori Sue Hoffman has been arrested on several criminal charges in connection with her role at Defunkt. In May of 2015, members of our Board of Directors became aware of a multi year pattern of theft, misappropriation of funds and other criminal activity on the part of Ms. Hoffman. She was immediately released from her volunteer position as our Executive Director and the matter was turned over to the proper authorities. We are informing you of this because it involves a significant amount of money, and we believe that our loyal supporters deserve to hear directly from us. The main thing we want you to know is that this has been a major learning experience for us, and we have taken immediate, concrete actions to make sure nothing like this can ever happen at Defunkt again. Sarah Armitage stepped in May of 2015 as our Executive Director, and we have added three new members to our Board of Directors who are currently meeting monthly to review all bank statements and provide thorough financial oversight. As you can imagine this has been a challenging period for Defunkt. But the important thing is that we have survived, and are coming out of this situation stronger than ever. Our sustaining sponsors have stood behind us and are excited about the work we are doing and have planned for the future. The best way to help at this point is to make sure you see our final show of the season, The Udmurts, and to buy season tickets for next year's Season 17: On the Edge. We look forward to many more years of producing exciting theater unlike any other you will see in Portland, and as always we thank you for your loyalty and support.
With Great Thanks,
Defunkt Theatre Board of Directors:
Sarah Armitage
Heather Hansen
Matthew Kern
Andrew Klaus-Vineyard
Bekah Telew
Carla Hodges Drain
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Join us for a 45 minute sit followed by a talk by Margo McLoughlin on Stories of Women at the time of the Buddha.
Everyone welcome. By donation. Information: Linda (250) 380-6383 or http://www.victoriavipassana.org/weekly_groups.htm
Details: February 1st 7:00 - 9:00 pm Helga Beer Yoga Studio, 202 - 1600 Bay Street (Shakespeare St. entrance)
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Dr. Ami Bera
US Rep for California's 9th District
- As a first generation American, Dr. Ami Bera attended California's public schools from kindergarten through to medical school. Dr. Bera worked part-time and used scholarships to put himself through the University of California, Irvine where he earned his BS in Biological Sciences and MD.
- Dr. Bera served this community for 21 years as a doctor, as Sacramento County's Chief Medical Officer, and then as a Clinical Professor of Medicine at UC Davis, where he taught the next generation of doctors to care for their patients.
- Dr. Bera was elected to Congress in 2012, where he now serves on the House Science Committee. Dr. Bera won his seat taking on a long time Republican incumbent in one of the highest profile races of 2012, was re-elected twice in hard fought races and remains one of national Republicans top targets, which is why he needs your help today.
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Baseball math is intense.
It's Sabermetrics, or the specialized analysis of baseball through objective evidence [Wikipedia]. Sabermetrics painstakingly collects every minor tidbit of information, weighs each statistic against all known variables and computes a prediction; it even addresses margin of error.
It's designed as system of due diligence. Running the numbers, running them again, and predicting the future outlook against all known variables. These algorithms are intense, although too often offer more precision than real world accuracy. Making the connection can be a long-shot, but Bill Lindeke of Streets.MN puts saberurbanism into prespective;
A baseball game is an aggregation of hundreds of repeated, discrete events … Cities, on the other hand, are extremely complex systems that flow continuously without separable events. … While certain things are measurable (traffic flows, tax receipts), so much remains inherently quantifiable, and the complex interactions of everyday life are not remotely reducible to sets of numbers.
There is no question that Lindeke is correct. In my mind, it's best to view the importance of Sabermetrics through the lens of The Onion [and also here]. However, when it comes to basic municipal financing –something tangible – we can take away a lot from sabermetrics. Obsessive and objective number crunching and impartial analysis never hurts.
Here's a classic case of stadium financing in St. Paul, Minnesota. The City is in the process of building a new $66 million stadium for an independent professional baseball team with a known $29 million construction capital shortfall.
Ballpark Construction Capital Cost Breakdown:
|$54 million
|Environmental Remediation [add't]
|$8.8 million
|Local / Utility Improvements [add't]
|$3.3 million
|$66.1 million
Upfront Capital Cost Breakdown (by Municipality / Private Entity):
|State of Minnesota
|Economic Development Grant
|City of St. Paul
|Capital Improvement Budget
|* Redirected from local infrastructure
|Neighborhood Funding (STAR)
|* Redirected from local neighborhoods
|Public Works Budget
|* Redirected from Public Works
|Riverfront TIF Fund (Redirected)
|* Redirected from Riverfront TIF Area
|Sale of Previous Stadium
|* Sale to Port Authority (PPP)
* Spending $700k to demolish old stadium
|* Agreed to provide $17 million
|*($8 million shortfall)
|St. Paul Saints Organization
|Upfront Downpayment
|Total Monies Available
* $66.6m Total Cost with
The St. Paul Saints have promised a $10 million contribution: $1.5 million will be paid upfront for stadium development, while the other $8.5 million will be paid in rent over the next 25 years; approximately $340,000 per year (or around $6,800 rent per game). The St. Paul Saints won't own the stadium, so the $6,800 per game contribution is more akin to a rent. In the financing scheme, the baseball team has the advantage as they are able to spread their contribution (and financial risk) over 25 years while accuring no debt.
The Saints' remaining contribution, $8.5 million, needs to be paid, presumably upfront, it is unclear who will pay the initial cost which the team will pay-off (or rent) over the course of 25 years.
When looking to mitigate risk and maximize public return on investment, finding long-term, sustainable funding sources for infrastructure is essential. In this case, St. Paul has a funding shortfall of $8 million from it's promised $17 million. Where the remainder of funds is coming from is currently unknown. If a city isn't able to cover upfront capital costs, how confident are you that they will be able to afford on-going, long-term maintenance costs of the infrastructure without pulling resources from other city essentials?
Or, will it become a political football of getting something you want, not covering your end of the bargain, asking for forgiveness and then doubling-down? It's a long story; you can read about it here.
A question that reaches beyond scrutinizing numbers: why would you break ground on a stadium site in 5 days without a clear understanding of how to address an $8 million funding shortfall? (The $8 million municipal shortfall still doesn't include the additional $8.8 million in unfunded environmental cleanup liabilities).
Running quasi-sabermetrics on the game-to-game operations doesn't yield great returns either. The Saints currently average an attendance of approximately 4,911 per game (current capacity = 6,069). Let's give them the benefit of the doubt that they can add an average of 1,000 additional people into the seats per game in the new stadium.
(5,911 people x $10 ticket) x 48 home games = $2.83 million ticket sales per year
These aren't new ticket sales, so the $2.8 million is deceiving. Under the assumption of an additional 1,000 fans per game, the number reveal much fewer ticket sales.
(1,000 people x $10 ticket) x 48 home games = $480,000 new ticket sales per year
$480,000 of additional revenue will be generated per year; most of which will go to the St. Paul Saints. Even considering sales tax, this is not an economic windfall considering the City will be effectively paying $680,000 per year (amortized over 25 years) for what amounts to a 16 percent increase in ticket sales revenue. For St. Paul to make up its end of the financing bargain, they would need to immediately impose a $1.13 tax per ticket sold over the next 25 years, not accounting for debt service payments.
What about food and alcohol sales? Again, any revenue induced from sales would have to be weighed against current revenue (and ignore the economic theory of substitution effect). You'll have additional sales from the additional 1,000 fans in attendance, but for those already attending? You don't drink more beer by the virtue of sitting in a new building.
Let's see how the numbers work:
|Revenue Generated [Beer]
|MN Liquor Excise Tax Per Gallon
|$.08 per gallon
|* 8 pints per gallon ($.01 per beer)
|MN Sales Tax
|.09 percent
|* Percentage is rounded up
|Cost of Beer
|* Estimated average beer price
Per pint of beer, the tax revenue works out to be approximately $.36 cents. Now, let's assume each $1,000 additional fan buys 1 beer; that's $360 in new revenue generated from alcohol sales per game. Over the course of 50 games, this generates around $18,000 in new revenue. Yet, when you examine the long-term liabilities of stadium financing and costs, does this number even move the dial?
You run the numbers. Do they add up?
Baseball, and sports for that matter, play an integral role in our lives. I coach baseball, play in numerous Rec Leagues and have friends who write ridiculously detailed (and occasionally insightful) pieces for major online publications covering everything (for example; Power Ranking Every Minnesota Vikings Team of the Past Decade). Sports are an important element of society, but that doesn't mean we shouldn bend over backwards to accommodate if we're not in a position to afford it.
Of all the stadium deals out there, St. Paul isn't the worst. There are bigger fish to fry. The stadium is tucked into a part of downtown unlikely to see development and it will add a social element to downtown that can't be rivaled at the current stadium. It's not a bad design either. I just wish I was writing this under circumstances where the financing was under control.
In these cases, we need financial due diligence; and a hint of common sense. Maybe, I wish there were more Sabermetricians interested in municipal financing.


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Mesotherapy for Skin Rejuvenation is a fairly new concept in the UK.
Anti-ageing Mesotherapy or Mesolift is a technique used for skin rejuvenation which consists of multiple injections of a cocktail of vitamins, anti-oxidants, amino-acids and Hyaluronic acid carried out in the superficial dermis (the middle layer of the skin) with a very fine needle.
This stimulates collagen, minimizes fine lines and wrinkles and creates skin radiance leaving it with a glowing complexion. The purpose is to heal and reverse skin ageing and damage. The concept is that it is better to deliver medications directly to the area being treated than to ingest them through a tablet.
When small amounts of medications are injected into the skin, the blood flow automatically increases to the treated area, bringing in with it increased nutrition and oxygen, this improving lymphatic drainage and removing toxins in the skin.
The treatment takes around 30-45 minutes, depending on the size of the area to be treated. A course of up to 8 treatments is usually required at 2 weekly intervals.
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How to Photograph The Beautiful Victoria Memorial In Kolkata, India
The Victoria Memorial in Kolkata, India is a lovely and historically important building. Sadly, following a range of terrorist bombings, photography inside this and some other important civic and religious buildings in India is no longer permitted.
I'm going to assume that this is because by making photographs you have a detailed, visual record of where to place a bomb.
Pretty simplistic, don't you think? And while it might be possible to restrict photographers with professional equipment, it's near impossible to stop folks making photos with their smartphones.
I guess those good folk who make the rules haven't heard about Google Earth.
It's such a shame that much of the beauty, majesty and mystery of these wonderful structures can no longer be recorded.
Of course there are many approaches to recording a place or event, including the following:
the architectural and documentary photographer records for posterity
the artist interprets creatively
the tourist records important moments and memories from their own life's journey as a kind of visual record. This record helps protect against the vagaries of memory and allows us to share our experiences with others.
So, as you can see, banning photography is not without cost and there's much that is lost through the implementation of such draconian policies.
In some countries authorities seem to be more concerned about video cameras.
The trouble is that DSLR and mirrorless cameras sold today include video capabilities and this fact may provide the security guard on duty with yet another reason to challenge your right to photograph the site in question.
So whether you use, or even know how to use, the video capabilities on your camera may be a moot point.
Photographers Demonstrating Patience And Courtesy
Of course photographers and tripods can be an issue, particularly where large crowds are present.
But so long as the photographer is respectful of the site, and does not willfully impede the progress of other visitors, I don't see a problem.
Stay Happy By Doing Your Research
I'd heard about the security problems in India, following several bombings by groups that are commonly referred to as extremists, but didn't realize that the response was so severe and so widespread.
Frankly, as I travel primarily to photograph, there would be many places that I simply wouldn't visit if I knew I wouldn't be allowed to photograph there.
That would certainly be my loss but, given my mission in life is to share the beauty of our world and its people with an ever wider audience, I'd say I wouldn't be the only one to miss out.
If photography is the primary reason you travel, you may want to research your planned destinations to ensure you won't be banned from making photos there.
It may still be worthwhile making the trip, though it might mean you photograph the location or city in question differently.
In the case of the lovely Victoria Memorial, while I was not permitted to photograph inside the monument itself, I was allowed to photograph the building from outside.
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So, while I was unable to photograph the interior of this spectacular building, one that spoke to the splendour of former British Rule, I was able to wander around the grounds and photograph the structure from several angles.
Photographing in the middle of the day, particularly under quite bright light, is not ideal for landscape or architectural photography.
Nevertheless, the image at the top of this post illustrates one of my favourite photos from the series.
While the building itself is largely backlit the shadows it cast provided a reasonably interesting reflection that repeats the shape of the main dome and surrounding towers.
How To Remove Color And Better Express Mood
It's true to say that most folks, generally, don't like color photographs that display very high levels of contrast.
That's not so much the case with black and white and, when you have no choice but to photograph under high contrast conditions, black and white can save the day.
That's the main reason I decided to render the image of the statue into black and white, though I've added a subtle color tone to impart the feeling of warmth into the image.
I achieved a similar effect with the image of the columns. In that case I've left it in color, but have removed most of the saturation so that, at first appearance, it probably looks like a black and white image.
The idea is for the subtle warm hues to add a sense of hope to the images. I hope you like them.
Travel To India | Is It Right For You?
Unless you travel in 5-star comfort India is a very difficult country in which to travel.
Nonetheless, its people, culture, temples and landscapes provide the enthusiastic photographer with fantastic opportunities to make truly memorable images.
I've been to India on four or five occasions and it never fails to excite me. I've been really sick on each trip, but that hasn't stopped me. It's just the price you sometimes have to pay to experience life at such a profound level.


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I cannot remember where I heard or read "a goal without a plan is just a wish," but it has resonated with me. It's so true. I am a good dreamer/wisher ;). Dreaming is easy, but without a plan, dreams just stay dreams.
I have a lot of goals, but at this season in life if I am really honest with myself the ones that are most important involve my family. One of my goals for 2017 was to get back to cooking for our family. I know with nourishing meals and family time, our house just functions better. We are better, nicer people. Life gets crazy with the business, kids activities, and countless other commitments. It's easy to push meal time to the side and grab something on the fly.
Our time with all of us under one roof is flying by fast and furious, and it scares the heck out of me! I want our kids to remember meal time as a family. I want them to know that we love them enough to give them a good meal. I want us to take time to connect as a family and hear about each others day. We will never get these days back, so I created a planner to keep me on track. It forces me to plan meals, create a shopping list, and track other fitness goals. I printed a bunch, filled a binder, and have been using them to kick off 2017! Click here and enjoy!


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Motorcycle racer Ant Hart fought his way back into championship contention after securing six runners-up finishes from 10 races last weekend.
The third round of the various championships saw the Melton rider make the short trip to his home circuit of Mallory Park.
The Hart team ran three bikes, with three championship races on each bike plus the feature race, the Charlie Sanby Trophy.
Riders had to contend with rain for race one, a great horse power leveller which Hart, aboard the 500 Manchester Yamaha, was keen to exploit in the new superbike class.
A terrific first lap put Hart into the lead which he held for four laps until one of the more powerful bikes caught him and went past, but the Melton rider held on to a fabulous second place at the flag.
The rain had stopped for the 350 GP Championship opener, and Hart claimed another second place finish after another fast and furious race.
The Leicestershire rider qualified in pole position for the feature race, and just as the race was called the heavens opened with torrential rain, sparking a frantic rear wheel change.
The effort proved worthwhile with another excellent runners-up place.
The day ended on the 125, the most competitive championship in the club, this time in dry weather.
Hart worked his way into second place with a plan for a late attack, but on the last lap a group of back markers appeared at the final corner which spoilt his plans, leaving him to settle for another second place.
Hart's dad and mechanic Ron said: "With such extreme weather conditions we were very pleased to finish the day with no crashes or mechanical breakdowns and four second places really was a great result."
Sunday was a total contrast to Saturday with blue skies, gentle wind, and perfect racing conditions.
The dry track allowed the superbikes to exploit their horsepower advantage, but Hart rode the Len Manchester 500 to a pair of fourth-place finishes, less than 12 seconds down on the leaders, and second in class to stay in the hunt for the championship.
Two more great races in the 350GP brought two more second places, leaving right back in contention after a disastrous start to the season.
Ending the weekend on the David King Honda in the 125, Hart won a thrilling first race by less than a tenth of a second, but settled for third in race two after a race-long three-way battle for the lead.
The next round is at Cadwell Park, in Lincolnshire.


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Judge, youth principal chief justice, and Children's Commissioner
His Honour Judge Andrew Becroft was appointed a District Court Judge in 1996. In 2001, he became the Principal Youth Court Judge of New Zealand; a role that he held until 2016 when he was appointed the Children's Commissioner. Born in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Judge Becroft graduated from Auckland University in 1981 with a BA/LLB (Honours) degree. He practised in Auckland with the firm Fortune Manning & Partners until 1986 when he then assisted with the establishment of the Mangere Community Law Centre and worked there until 1993. He then worked as a criminal barrister in South Auckland until his appointment to the District Court bench, sitting in Whanganui, from 1996. Judge Becroft is a former council member of the Auckland District Law Society and the New Zealand Law Society. He is an editor of LexisNexis "Transport Law", the Patron of the New Zealand Speak Easy Association Inc., which assists those with various forms of speech impediment, Chair of the Board of the Tertiary Students Christian Fellowship (NZ) Inc, and Chair of the Wellington College Football Club


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When people grow old, along with the slowdown of their energy level, their motivation and health also start taking a downward curve. So, in case you are taking retirement soon and planning to consider luxury senior living in Florida, then there are a few things that you need to do first to enjoy this stage of your life.
It is quite evident that elderly people are prone to different diseases as they grow old. So, to enjoy a happy and healthy life, it is important to take good care of the diet and fitness. By executing some small changes to the lifestyle can actually create some positive differences. Here are some important points to consider in this regard:
- Stay active physically: During most of their life journey, the seniors have spent their energy and time taking part in some kind or other physical activities. Therefore, often it becomes tempting for the elderly people to just sit on a place after getting retired instead of indulging any physical activities. So, to keep yourself fit and healthy, you should always opt for some regular physical activities. For instance, you can use stairs instead of using elevator or you can walk to the nearby store instead of taking bus or driving your car for the same purpose. There is no requirement of overdoing things, but you should not ignore it too.
- Keep yourself mentally alert: Even if you are staying in a luxury senior living in Florida, always try to take up new hobbies or challenges to keep your mind active and alert. This can be really simple things like painting, writing or playing chess or card with your friends. Remember one thing that when you get retired, it becomes necessary to keep your mind active and alert to live a long and healthy life.
- Consume healthy food only: As you grow old, don't just consume any food you prefer. Rather, try to consume vitamin rich and nutritious food items, which can keep you healthy and active. Just like a vehicle, your body also needs proper fuel to keep it hale and hearty.
- Opt for preventive healthy living: When you grow old, the motto of moderation just works perfectly. So, you must try to maintain the health as much as you can and try to visit the health practitioner as early as you find something wrong to diagnose the issue early.
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text: Attention all Manda followers! It's Friday, and as far as we're concerned the perfect day of the week to take a moment and send out a heartfelt thank you to all of our facebook / blog / twitter followers. We love what we do, we love books, and we love sharing our passion with all of you. To show our appreciation to those of you who read, comment and retweet our thoughts, ideas and opinions, we have come up with what we think is a pretty killer way to say thanks. Simply send us a quick comment, a virtual thumbs-up or tweet us, and we'll choose one of you lucky people to win a brand spankin' new copy of the new Ian Rankin novel The Impossible Dead. Who doesn't love Ian Rankin!? To sweeten the deal, we got it SIGNED for you. Mr. Rankin was in Vancouver this week attending the Vancouver International Writer's Festival and was kind enough to set us up with some signed copies of his latest. I mean, I don't think there is a better Christmas gift for an Ian Rankin fan than a signed copy of one of his books - if you can bare to give it away that is. Anyway, a book could be yours if you give us a shout. Don't be shy, we know you're out there! The Impossible Dead, by Ian Rankin ($24.99, ISBN:9780752889542, Hachette Book Group)


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A Relaxing Pre-Christmas Break
Before the Christmas rush begins, take some time out in the beautiful Scottish countryside and enjoy the crisp, fresh air in peace. From only £95 per room per night, including breakfast and dinner, you can escape to a romantic couple's retreat and completely chill out. Can't find a minute to yourself? It's time to book your two-night stay and be utterly be pampered by us.
A Warm and Homely Welcome
From the moment you arrive you'll be warmly greeted with a bottle of prosecco on your arrival. Lounge in one of the hotel's bars and lounges and enjoy your favourite tipple or a traditional Scottish afternoon tea in the Stuart Lounge. Treat yourself to one of our many signature spa treatments in the Livingwell Health Club, enjoy a soak in the indoor pool or lie back and enjoy the heat of our sauna. Kick off the evening in style at our cocktail bar and try one of our signature creations - St. Germain Cosmopolitan, Lemon Bonbon or a French Martini.
Candlelit Dinner for Two
After all the pampering, head down to The Kailyard by Nick Nairn - our signature restaurant - and enjoy a sophisticated Scottish-inspired dinner as part of your offer package. Each dish is prepared with the freshest, seasonal produce from local farms and suppliers. Dine on a hearty rump of roast lamb or our finest Scrabster halibut, finished off with Nick's homemade trifle - perfect for sharing over a romantic candlelit setting.
Rise and Shine with a Smile
There's no better way to start the day than with our legendary all-you-can-eat breakfast, offering traditional Scottish favourites from tattie scones and scrambled eggs, to black pudding and haggis. After a leisurely morning, set off for a walk around our grounds or head to Stirling, which is only 15 minutes away, for a day in the city. Check out our Top 10 Things To Do This Winter, which includes the best places to shop, top historic sites, whisky tasting and more. Stirling is beautiful this time of year, with the lights of the Christmas markets and decorations sparkling like diamonds and the festive cheer flourishing with each passing day. Once all is said and done, retreat back to the hotel where you can enjoy another day of total relaxation.
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Saif Ali Khan back in his usual character….witty, handsome, hot and smart desi gunda and we love him for this! Looking young and funny he is first time paired with desi girl Sonakshi Sinha. Hope the jodi set screen on fire with their chemistry and biology!
Sonakshi playing a Bengali struggling actress, is doing justice to her role. Trailers show how Saif and Sonakshi are at easy with a tease!
Bullet Raja, which is about the mafia in Uttar Pradesh, is expected to be an action-packed entertainer. The movie also features Jimmy Shergill, Vidyut Jammwal, Raj Babbar, Gulshan Grover, Ravi Kishan and Chunky Pandey. Movie releasing 29th November 2013.
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2017 Copa National Schools Football Championship:
2nd quarterfinal:
Jinja S.S 5-1 Citizens High School, Mbarara
Jinja Secondary School star striker Joel Madondo single handedly led the assault against Mbarara's Citizen High School with four individual goals in their 5-1 victory at Masaka Recreational stadium.
This was during the second quarter final of the game that followed 9-man Kibuli's 3-1 shootout win over hosts, Masaka S.S.
Madondo scored as early as the second minute, arguably the fastest goal of the tournament so far.
His striking partner Ivan Wani then tapped home the second from an acute angle as they led 2-0 by the half time break.
The show was then specially reserved for Madondo with his other three goals coming in the second stanza.
South Sudanese goal machine Makweth Wol got the consolation for Citizens High School.
Jinja S.S thus joins holders Kibuli in the semi-finals with the other quarter finals yet to be played (will take place on Thursday afternoon).
Quarter finals (Thurs, 18th May):
- Masaka SS 1 (1)-1 (3) Kibuli SS
- Jinja SS 5-1 Citizens High school
- St Mary's Kitende 0 (4) – 0 (3) Dynamic SS
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Paris oh beloved paris, what a city! The perfect blend of glamour and period detailing. With such an abundant romantic feel, whether its the beautiful sparkled lighted streets at night, loved up getaways, sneaky back street boutiques or the fab flea markets (wonder which is my favourite?!), the whole place is just steeped in a magic all of its own. So, how can we bring a little of Paris to our own homes?
Last year I took a long awaited trip there with my friend Lois, for our birthdays. We shopped, ate amazing food, drank wine, people watched and smoked cigarettes (menthol Vogues of course) but for me the best part, of course was the architecture, interiors and general style. I was in heaven!
There are many style influences in Paris, but for the most well known you have the classic romantic look with the beginnings of 1920's Deco and the remnants of Art Noveau. They also encapsulate eclectic spaces where creatives hatch master plans in cramped studios. Think of that wacky house in Midnight in Paris full of the taxidermy. Fab!
But first, let us start with the most well thought of, 'Classic Parisian Chic'.
I think most of us reading this will not be able to help but reminisce to the last episodes of Sex in the City where Carrie went to explore the city and was left lonely in a blissfully perfect hotel suite. Lonely as she might have been let's face it, that is the environment to be lonely in right? Those rooms were styled exquisitely! American born Elsie De Wolfe was one of the earliest designers I can recall to pioneer this, not only in Paris but globally! A super interesting lady, so it's well worth having a read about her.
So, how to get the romantic Paris look without owning a period Parisian property?
Make sure you use lots of detailed coving, fire surrounds and ceiling roses as a starting point. Of course this won't work on a modern property, but some British Victorian properties actually lend themselves very well to this detailing if it doesn't exist already.
Secondly, feel free to go crazy and indulge! Opulent use of fine quality fabrics, stunning yet totally unnecessary chairs and trinkets scattered everywhere make this look typically Parisian. Embellished wall mounts, classic French opening doors, romantic dramatic feature lighting and wall sconces are key, plus herringbone parquet floors... those floors! *excuse me whilst I take a moment to swoon and pretend I'm there with a maccaron in one hand and a glass of bubbles in the other* Back to reality. Splash out on getting some parquet flooring throughout. It will make the difference, I promise. If Parisian is the look you're going for, you cannot be without it!
The Parisian style I love the most is what I also stand for, a mix of old and new. This image below transitions nicely between classic opulence and modern styling. Lets face it, not many of us have the space, location or budget to emulate most of these styles and images exactly, so with mixing things up you may already have or things that are more easily obtainable these looks can be done, with the all important personal twists, that make our homes, our homes. Here we have more modern sofas and lighting, using contrasting yet complementary colours and shapes, still crossing the two styles well and paying a decent homage to the glory that is the Paris decorative element.
So, after all the drooling, wishing for bigger bank balances and wandering thoughts of uprooting to amazing Paris, how can we turn our own spaces into something with these influences? Without great expense, total design makeovers and pricey specialist wall sconce designers, of course?! Here are few things I might buy to emulate and capture a mixture of the style we've talked about….
Tips for a Parisian style -
Decoration plays a heavy part in Paris style as you can see. If you have the budget try and invest or vintage hunt for some key neutral decorative style furniture. Reproductions of French furniture can be found quite easily at an affordable price. I found this one with a quick search for 'French armchair' on eBay.
- Lighting, mirrors and frames are strong Parisian statements, so on smaller scale you could add little bits in to begin to give it that edge. You'd be surprised how well they merge with other existing styles! This is purse friendly too.
- Don't be afraid to use bold colours or bright fabrics, it doesn't all have to be neutrals and gold sconces, there's plenty of room for it all to work in harmony as the above pictures show.
Mix contemporary with classic, keep the palettes complementary when doing so, but with elements of your own preference and taste. Simply chose shapes and items you feel merge well. A simple modern sofa and chairs would sit beautifully with rococo styling.
If you want to splash out on a statement piece to get you going, here are a couple of items I have my eye on...
Ahh all this talk of Paris makes me want to return. Have you ever been? What do you love most about the Parisian interior style?
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Is Breaking Bread breaking your spirit? Meet "Orthorexia", The New Disorder on the Block
The morning after a fun sleepover, your best friend offers you a bowl of oatmeal. You're hungry and you'd love some. Checking the label, the ingredients on the packet lists oats, salt and soy.
It doesn't indicate whether the oats were produced in a dedicated gluten-free facility, making gluten cross-contamination a strong possibility, and nowhere does it say they're organic, so chances are good the soy is GMO-sourced.
You instantly recall the multiple accounts you've read of animals rejecting GMO corn, from chickens in South Africa to buffalo in India and farm pigs, and shudder.
No Frankenfood for you, thanks. If animals don't want it, that can't be a good sign.
No offense to your friend, although you can't understand how someone so smart can be so lax about what she eats. You've both read extensively about how genetically modified food can harm your health and you, for one, can feel the difference in your body when you avoid it. But you've always been exceptionally disciplined. Not everyone is, so you try not to judge.
You politely pass up the oatmeal. Your friend then tosses out the idea of breakfast at a nearby diner, but finding something on the menu is too stressful, so you decline.
After you leave you stop by the health food store a few blocks away where they carry a brand of oatmeal that clearly states its organic origins in a dedicated gluten-free facility. Settling on that option gives you a sense of solidity, a relief that lately nothing else seems to. You would hate to screw up your run of perfect eating with even a single breakfast's worth of subpar ingredients.
–Does any of this sound familiar? If you recognize the thought patterns and decisions being made here, there's a good chance you're orthorexic. The life-hack of healthy eating may actually be hacking the health of your mind, as well as the quality of your life.
A Quest For Purity or Psychological Dysfunction?
When I first heard the term 'orthorexia', my initial thought was Big Pharma and Big Food corporations invented this term to try to invalidate the very legitimate concerns of consumers about pollutants and additives in their foods and harmful effects of many overhyped medications.
The source, however, turned out to be Dr. Steven Bratman, who coined the term orthorexia nervosa in 1996 when he realized his own need to eat healthy had crossed the line from sensible, prudent and self-protective to obsessive. He defines orthorexia as "an unhealthy obsession with eating healthy food" and lays out the crux of it here on his blog.
"Orthorexia is an emotionally disturbed, self-punishing relationship with food that involves a progressively shrinking universe of foods deemed acceptable. A gradual constriction of many other dimensions of life occurs so that thinking about healthy food becomes the central theme of almost every moment of the day, the sword and shield against every kind of anxiety, and the primary source of self-esteem, value and meaning. This may result in social isolation, psychological disturbance and even, possibly, physical harm."
Orthorexia is not yet recognized as an eating disorder, and there are those who dismiss it as a faux-phobia based on what they perceive as its surface absurdity. The idea that you hate yourself and whip yourself up into a masochistic near-frenzy because you ate a chocolate bar does, in fact, sound a little ridiculous. But the food is, on some level, just a prop — a convenient instrument with which to express songs of inner disquiet and pain.
Dr. Bratman readily acknowledges that orthorexia shouldn't necessarily be officially classified as an eating disorder. Yet, this troubled, frightened relationship with — and fixation on — the quality of food has been showing up with notable frequency among the young girls and women he has heard from. He believes they're on what he calls a "quest for purity."
This type of misguided adolescent asceticism, an ingestion abstinence partially brought about by endless media coverage of celebrities on extreme eating plans is also an attempt to find relief from the anxiety and fear that accompany what Dr. Bratman calls "the messiness of being human" by maximizing their strength, health and resistance to disease through strategic defensive eating.
The preoccupation with food consumption and quality provides a twisted shelter — a fortress of distraction. The demands and regimentation are an escape from the emotional pain and unpredictability of life.
Some of the physical risks of orthorexia include malnutrition, digestive problems, and unintended starvation as a result of exclusionary eating.
Dr. Bratman makes a clear distinction between healthy eating and orthorexia, asserting that adhering to a diet free of processed food and preservatives, as well as seeking out dairy and meat sources that don't contain antibiotics is NOT orthorexia.
He notes that although followers of the paleo diet and raw food vegans seem especially prone to developing orthorexic behavior, someone is not orthorexic simply because he or she follows a certain eating plan and lifestyle. Knowing the difference, however, is key.
Alleviating Fears of the Future
What makes orthorexia difficult to detect in its initial stages is that changing how you eat IS protection against illness and DOES make you feel great. Consider that those with severe food allergies have no choice but to adhere to a strict regimen of avoidance.
Many others with symptoms such as irritable bowel syndrome or generalized digestive discomfort are astonished and delighted at the dramatic change in their energy levels, symptom mitigation of chronic conditions (from acid reflux to eczema) when they remove dairy products and gluten from their diets, or follow an eating lifestyle that seems to have a healing effect. Who isn't going to become a convert under such circumstances? These experiences are not to be discounted.
Yet awareness is required. This is something that is ultimately only up to the individual. It is a different type of awareness from the almost OCD-driven kind of 'hyper-narrowing' that leads to orthorexia — one that is able to spot the dysfunctional thinking as is is taking place.
And although Dr. Bratman stresses that veganism and other strictly rigid eating plans, in and of themselves, do not cause orthorexia, he says veganism can often be an entry point for orthorexic behaviour. Because of its exclusionary nature it may attract those drawn to extremes.
Problems and distortions arise when eating, instead of being engaged in as a means of nourishment, becomes a ruthlessly strict means to alleviate fears about the future, is used to express a need to be clean, unsullied, pristine and inviolate, and to feel morally superior to those who aren't as strict. All of this serves as a distraction from anxiety, and can lead to full-blown orthorexia.
Blogger Jordan Younger, who chronicled overcoming orthorexia, says:
"During my recovery process, I learned that the 'superhuman willpower' I'd exercised for so long is a typical eating-disorder warning sign. I was trying to control my life through food, and I believed I was worthy and powerful because I treated my body like a temple (which, to me, meant eating nothing but plants). Once I started to let go of that addiction to emptiness and purity, I started to live again. Slowly but surely, I made strides to get my life back."
Know the Warning Signs
So how to know if you're getting in too deep? Strive for clarity, advises Dr. Bratman. Your diet only becomes problematic when how you feel about yourself as a person hinges on your intake. Watch for these:
- Diet becoming increasingly exclusionary, focusing on one type or subset of food to the exclusion of all others. A fruitarian diet is an example of this.
- Excessive judgement, of yourself and others, in regards to food. Using food as a vehicle of perfection and purity attainment and, at times, a source of moral supremacy to be lorded over others, covertly or otherwise.
- A belief that eating anything less than the highest quality foods at all times puts you in actual physical danger. No gluten or even potential presence of trace amount of gluten or animal by-product illegals allowed, period.
- Increasing social isolation, such as avoiding events where you can't control what type of food is being supplied.
- Inability to enjoy meals. Taste as a deciding factor in what to eat disappears completely.
Finding a Balance
So what is the healthiest way to eat? Studies that contradict each other seem to emerge constantly, hovering over our heads like nagging, colliding thought drones.
There remain, of course, many valid reasons to avoid the chemicals and additives found rampant in many processed foods. Food corporations and big Pharma DO have a vested interest in encouraging your consumption of and dependence on subpar products that in some cases do seem to create more problems than they solve.
This is something that more consumers are now aware of than ever before. Most people clearly understand that industry doesn't care– the onus is forever on the consumer to determine the proper food choices. It's up to us to create our own health. The key is not to get so obsessive that we inadvertently sabotage that health along the way.
Ultimately, orthorexia's danger lies in how food is perceived. Faced with a frightening and often unpredictable world, the strategic regimentation of and exclusion of foods from your diet, the mechanics of orthorexia mean that food itself becomes a vehicle that is a fear and emotional pain-management device.
A "perfect" diet feels, although it isn't always, like the ultimate protection against the dangers of living. That's a lot of to ask of an organic grilled portobello sandwich on organic gluten-free bread. Even one with pesto.
Few would argue that a nourishing, balanced diet is one of the cornerstones of maintaining a healthy body and mind. Although paleo-eating and vegan are polar opposites in their core concepts, both favor bedrock nutritional principles of removing or limiting processed foods while focusing on wholesome natural sources of nourishment in leafy green vegetables, fruit, complex carbohydrates and sources of lean protein.
This is a good path to take. The idea is not to become a puritan about it. Occasional indulgences are not only to be expected, but enjoyed.
Untwisting the ropes and built-in complexity of this perceptual problem and phobia surrounding food is very possible. In the February issue of Shape Magazine, a recovered orthorexic details her return to emotional and dietary balance through therapy:
"….Today, I proudly say that I eat everything. I still make an effort to make mostly healthy choices, but nothing is strictly off-limits."
If you feel your eating habits and relationship with food is negatively affecting your life, finding a therapist experienced in treating eating disorders is recommended. You can contact the National Eating Disorders Association at NEDA.com
Until then, good luck and good eats!


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Grain Really Does Publish the Best of the Best/
Grain really does publish the best of the best. Recent shortlists for both the Manitoba Book Awards and the Saskatchewan Book Awards feature writers well known to our readers.
Méira cook, our poetry judge for the Short Grain Writing Contest, has been shortlisted in the McNally Robinson Book of the Year and the Margaret Laurence Award for Fiction categories for her novel The House on Sugarbush Road.
Our in-house haiku astrologist, Jonathan Ball, received a nomination for the Aqua Books Lansdowne Prize for Poetry for his book The Politics of Knives.
Also present on the Manitoba Book Awards shortlist are Grain alumni David Bergen, Sarah Klassen, Annette Lapointe and Naomi K. Lewis.
Dave Margoshes, who according to our records has appeared in Grain twenty times, appears four times on theSaskatchewan Book Awards shortlist, honoured for his most recent work, A Book of Great Worth. Jeanette Lynes, who has been included in Grain's pages a half-dozen times, is nominated twice for her book of poetry Archive of the Undressed.
Donald Ward, Séan Virgo, Sandy Bonny, Brenda Schmidt, Barbara Sapergia, Beverley Brenna and Beth Goobie, who have all published in Grain, have also been nominated for this year's Saskatchewan Book Awards.
Congratulations and good luck to all!


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This July 16th marked Prince George Ballroom's 10th Anniversary, as did a Roaring Soiree honoring years of beautiful events and thriving professional relationships. Common Ground, the nonprofit which owns Prince George Ballroom, crafted an event to remember, using their most trusted vendors to deliver every detail. With everything from production to music and catering to rentals, each vendor supplied their always exceptional work to put together Prince George Ballroom's vision and Something Different was proud to be a part of it.
Not only did Something Different provide the rentals for this magnificent event, but our account managers, Samantha and Christina, also designed the jazzy table-scape to match the night's Roaring 20's theme. Our Something Different display tables showcased our exclusive chargers, designer plates and bowls. Sample flatware was presented for attendees, who then voted on their favorite sets to determine which two flatware collections will be added to our inventory.
Bronzino stuffed puri passed on our silver platters and an assortment from steak tartar to steak Diane lined the tables. But everyone took a moment from loading their Quadrato square glass plates with crispy shrimp bao buns to appreciate what the night truly signified: partnering for a good cause. In 2005, Common Ground completed the restoration of the Prince George Ballroom, which is now used for corporate events, weddings, fundraisers and much more, from which all proceeds support Common Ground's housing development and outreach programs. This partnership is a piece of Something Different's program to be socially responsible, in which we use our products and services to give back to the local community. Partnering with Prince George Ballroom over these past years has helped place countless homeless and low-income New Yorkers into supportive housing. Here, at Something Different, we always find our work rewarding and this partnership is a great example of that. We look forward to many more years of working with Prince George Ballroom, supplying our rentals and service for every perfect event.


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Thanks Matthew!
Yeah I totally understand that is big favor to ask anybody and even more confuse when their are feelings involved, for me he is way more than a friend.
It was never my intention to obligate him to do something he is not sure about it (it was his idea not mine, it was just heartbreaking to think of the possibility to have my life back and didn't happen-perhaps is not way it should happen and I'll find another)
What I want is his love – yeah I'll give him some space (ironic since I'm in another continent).
Thanks for your advice, but how come I can get him to open up to me if the distance is a problem?
Thanks Matthew!


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Outfit photos : Lindsey Herzog
Event photos: Nylon Saddle
Dress, vest, and bag c/o Coach | Booties c/o Kate Spade New York | Quay Australia sunglasses | Goldfine Jewelry bracelet
I wanted to share a few details from this weekend's TrueXGold launch event at the Goldfine Jewelry studio. After working for so many months designing and making this special collection, we held a soft launch last Friday night to share our pieces with friends and family, and it was the loveliest night. So many people went home with pieces from MY JEWELRY COLLECTION (!!! So crazy!), and it was so touching to have people there supporting us and our product. I took my new Coach dress out for a spin, edged up with a leather vest and black boots, with contrasting springy light makeup and cotton-candy nails. I wore the Bexley necklace for the event, and my friend and sister above are both sporting their namesake necklaces: the Twin and the Mae.
We're also pleased to be offering FREE SHIPPING right now with the code TRUELANE, make sure you shop our limited-edition pieces before they're gone!
Thank you to our event sponsors:
GoGlow, Wool & Whiskey, A La Mode Nail Spa, Bogarts Doughnuts, Niki Robison, Cotton & Whim, Flirt Boutique, dpHUE, Haute Barre, Thumbs Cookies, and Misfit Coffee.


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This week three-time guest James joins the guys to talk whatevs, beat the slowly dying Facebook Home horse again, have much fun at the expense of Windows 8, and take Ted Mosby: Architect to task in the first installment of "Hollywood Architects: WRONG!"
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"Who are you talking to right now? Who is it you think you see? Do you know how much I make a year? I mean, even if I told you, you wouldn't believe it. Do you know what would happen if I suddenly decided to stop going into work? A business big enough that it could be listed on the NASDAQ goes belly up. Disappears! It ceases to exist without me. No, you clearly don't know who you're talking to, so let me clue you in. I am not in danger, Skyler. I AM the danger! A guy opens his door and gets shot and you think that of me? No. I am the one who knocks!"
Ralphie spins a yarn. RIP, HTC First.
Jeez, these 210 second movie trailers are just giving too much away. Hey I know! Let's make them 180 seconds instead. Yep, that'll make it aaaaaaalll better.
Feeling lonely? Can't seem to connect with humans or animals, alive or dead? Maybe the one you've been looking for has been waiting on a curbside all your life. Just make sure you bring her inside first, chief.
This week's alternate episode titles were:
- The Armenian Beard
- Feeling A Rectal Transmission
- Wanted: Couch Fucker


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While researching how to read info from the star wars headset, I came across an interesting little project called Mental Block.
It's a strange little project. It's more artistic than anything else. The premise is that when you and your partners brainwaves match up you can see each other clearly, when they don't you can't see a thing. It's kinda odd and seemingly a little pointless. I think that it's interesting how they used the headset to control a users sight, even if it is in a roundabout way. They don't make it pretty though, the headset they create looks something like a bizarro welders mask.
It uses an arduino to read the star wars headset data and then an xbee radio to send the data across to the other headset. The arduino then also reads the incoming data and adjusts a servo to position the polarised plastic correctly. It's interesting to read their documentation as they went about it in a very hard and confusing way. They seemed to not be able to get the information from the base station like other devs could (even I could do this part) so they delved into the headset itself and broke a lot of them trying to figure it all out. It's fun to learn from others mistakes.
Mental Block reads the user's Alpha and Beta waves. It translates the Alpha waves to illumination on the wearer's face. The more mentally present, the brighter the wearer's face. Beta waves are translated to the rotation of a polarized filter disk. If both wearers' beta waves are on the same frequency, they can see each other clearly. The more the wearers' mental states differ from each other, the more obfuscated their faces become from each other.
To me it seems like a half-baked idea. I mean there could have been more to develop the game like element of the project rather than keep it so simple. It's more like a proof of concept than anything else. Although, the star wars toy is a good enough proof of concept for me.
It's nice to see someone using the headset though. More polish and thought needs to be done to make this something great.


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Why Forging?
Forging creates a subtle knitting of the grain and produces directional flow where you need it most. If performance and reliability are needed, a one-piece valve that has been forged by Victory is the way to go. The way Victory valves are produced allows the grain to flow in the opposite direction of the stress of the valve, creating a more resilient part. Two-piece valve assemblies are not free or porosity and are welded together where the stem and head meet - this process is cost effective and cheap to produce. Why cut corners? Did you know other manufacturers valves are welded? Have you ever dropped a valve? Sales people will say a two-piece valve has better properties because of the heat treatment of two different materials... a stiffer stem and a softer head. When it comes down to data, the weld is NOT the problem. The problem is the area above and below the weld. Crystallized grain structure between alpha and beta grains are the problem. Victory valves superior heat treatment is KEY in valvetrain longevity.


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It's only been a few days since we visited Paris to meet and watch Eurovision Winner Conchita Wurst perform at world's famous cabaret show Crazy Horse. The gorgeous ladies performing at Crazy Horse have been a huge inspiration for Christian Louboutin as he made numerous designs of high heels inspired by their beauty and charme. If only we had known that Christian was about to drop a bomb on us, we would have planned the entire trip differently, to see what he had in store for us at the Louboutin store, located at rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré.
Nevertheless, we are still excited to share with you exciting news on Christian Louboutin's latest beauty launch, as it concerns a $675 nail lacquer (!!!). The luxurious Limited Edition nail polish goes by the name of 'Starlight' and its bottle is covered with 1,800 hand-applied two-tone Strass crystals. Starlight is the luxury version of Rouge Louboutin, one of the first nail polishes to be produced by the cosmetics brand. The Rouge Louboutin has been designed to reflect the famous 8 inch heel height of the Ballerina Ultima shoe, ensuring that the range will be unlike any beauty range that has gone before it.
Starlight is highly pigmented, long wearing and chip resistant. It features a custom-designed, patented triangular brush that ensures precise application, picking up just the right amount of formula to ensure flawless coverage. The glimmering Limited Edition Rouge Louboutin is encased in a velvet soft black insert, sitting in a jewelry like carton box with a black lacquered finish, showcasing a red reveal. Strass flowers rest delicately as a decorative accent on the box cover.
Already feel like shopping? Starlight is available online at the Louboutin website, and at selected stores online, such as Sephora.
More interested in buying something that won't leave you running behind on paying your rent? Check out Louboutin's selection of more than 30 different shades of nail lacquers, waiting to be delivered to you by Santa, right here.
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After our previous blog post on the most Instagrammable spots in Montreal, we thought it was only fair to repeat the process for Toronto. With our Social Media Masterclass coming to the 6ix, what better way to spend our stay than by seeing what the city has to offer in terms of IG-worthy places. You will definitely find the Frenzr team in one of these locations!
1. Calii Love
First mention goes to Calii Love. This Californian inspired restaurant offers a variety of colorful healthy meals that you'll want to snap before digging in; acaï, poké and smoothie bowls obviously making the list. The "straight out of Instagram" interior, the to-go cups marked "good vibes only", are the definition of instagrammable.
2. Rooster Coffee House
Toronto, like Montreal, has a lot of nice little coffee shops that deserve to be featured on your feed, but there's only so much coffee we can drink in a day. Rooster Coffee House is the classic coffee shop of 2017, neon signs, a long welcoming bench, suspended lights, ceramic white walls and more! Everything there makes you want to pull out your camera!
3. Early Bird Espresso & Brew Bar
They have it all! The trendiest foods can be found at this Multi-Roaster Coffee Shop, and by trendy, we mean unicorn toast and charcoal latte trendy. You'll also find a brick white wall and a neon sign but.. unicorn toast and charcoal latte.
4. Jimmy's Coffee
Jimmy clearly knows what he's doing, with now six locations all over Toronto, their Instagram presence keeps multiplying. Depending on which location you're visiting you'll find a different vibe to each; some being more modern, others adopting a more vintage look. In the heart of the Kensington Market, you'll find the one that might just be our favorite. In the summer, its back patio is a little oasis, making you forget that you're in downtown Toronto.
5. Doomie's Toronto
Fast food is not known for being photogenic. Vegan fast food on the other hand..sure. Even though the food at Doomie's is a vegan dream come true, it's not why it made our top 10. The walls walking up to the restroom are what you'll want to see. Comics showcasing vegan humor will bring a smile to both omnivores and plant-based eaters as it's portraying real life scenarios of both points of view. Plates stuck to the ceramic walls feature cute drawings of animals, reminding every one of the true purpose of the place.
6. Short & Sweet Bakeshop
Colorful yummy treats are always worth taking a picture of, but when the background is as pretty as the sweets, it becomes mandatory. That's what you'll find when you walk into Short & Sweet Bakeshop. Just take a look at the picture, there's really no other way to describe the beauty of this place.
7. Wish restaurant
Posting a brunch picture on a Sunday is always a good idea and so is brunching at Wish restaurant. Its rustic scenery and classic brunch items are just what you need for the perfect #SundayFunday post.
8. Sweet Jesus
Original desserts served in original cups, talk about a bright and fun picture! Take it even further and show off your fresh new manicure, it's going to make all the difference, trust us.
9. Pop Physique
Need a good reason to work out? How about giving the #FitnessFam some love?
Pop Physique is a ballet and barre workout studio set in the most adorable/insta-worthy studio. The vibrant colors of the equipment and the airy space make it the perfect place to tone the body and glam that IG.
10: Eva's Original Chimneys
Eva's Chimney Cakes and cones are one of a kind in Toronto! Forget the looks they are also delicious! From a variety of flavours, neon lights & being in one of the coolest neighborhoods - makes this spot a one of a kind!


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RBI allows NRIs to buy shares in Tai Indus, Madras Aluminium
The Reserve Bank today allowed non- resident Indians ((NRIs) to purchase shares in Tai Industries and Madras Aluminium Company as the total shareholding by NRIs in them has gone below the threshold limit.
"...the aggregate share holdings by NRIs/Persons of Indian Origin in Tai Industries and Madras Aluminium Co under the Portfolio Investment Scheme (PIS) have gone below the prescribed threshold limit stipulated under the extant FDI Policy," RBI said in a statement.
Hence, the restrictions placed on the purchase of shares of the above company is withdrawn with immediate effect, it added, without providing the relevant shareholding details.
Source: PTI


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Practicing yoga or Pilates at home can be challenging in the motivation department. Here are a variety of simple sequences intended to be done at home with minimal props. They are safe for most bodies. If you are new to this type of physical activity, it is recommended you check with a physician prior to start. Please contact me with specific questions or interpretations.
I have also included a few sequences using Pilates equipment for teachers or more advanced students.


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This is part of a series in Teaching Children to Sew.
This is a way to teach your child to sew (even if you don't know how.)
There are instructions for the adult and for the child. The adult will be making a Pre-Cut Sew Kit and the child will be sewing. Read about this method at Learn to Sew with Pre-Cut Kits.
This project will show how to pivot and make a casing.
Today I am a contributor for Raising Homemakers. Read the rest HERE.
Materials Needed
- 1/4 yard (or fat quarter) of fabric
- Thread
- 2/3 yard of 3/8″ Ribbon
Supplies Needed
- Sewing machine
- Iron
- Basic sewing kit
- Rotary cutter, mat, and ruler
- Wonder Clips (optional)
- Point turner (optional)
- Loop turner (optional)
- Spray starch (optional)
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See Pillows, Pouches & Bows, Oh My!!! for the entire series on teaching children to sew.
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Articles Written By Mark Ernst
Mark authors columns and articles for professional publications, trade journals and newspapers. He can write articles for your publication that convey important business information for your readers. Mark's writing style is easy to read and coveys information that the reader can apply.
Samples of titles Marks has written include:
- "Why Coaching Works"
- "10 Steps to Improving Cash Flow"
- "Reinforcing Your Brand"
- "Creating a Candidate Friendly Company"
- "Driving Up Productivity with Engaged Employees"
- "Maximizing Management while Minimizing Costs"
- "Delegating for Success"
- "Handling the Problem Employee"
"As a member of the local Chamber of Commerce, Mark helped develop a survey to determine the Business Skills Needs of our members. Based on the results of the survey, Mark was asked to present a series of workshops on hiring and engaging employees. These workshops were some of the best presented, and received workshops the Chamber has ever offered its members. I look forward to tapping into Mark's subject matter knowledge and presentation skills for future workshops." Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert


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One clinic in the north, south and one in the central!
CDS prides itself on offering top quality educational events for the members.
Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity to learn from top instructor Stephanie Schauer in a friendly group event.
Stephanie Schauer is an accomplished dressage rider and trainer. She has trained several horses to FEI levels and loves working with young horses to give them a good foundation. She works with horses and riders of all levels to help them reach their goals. Stephanie grew up riding under the watchful eyes of Willy Arts at DG Bar Ranch. She has made her way up through the levels on numerous horses, winning several year end awards and championships both as a Junior and in the open classes. With JW she competed twice at the Cosequin Junior Young Rider Championships, earning a team silver medal in both 2001 and 2002. In 2004, with Jasper, she earned a spot on the Region 7 YR team and they won a team gold medal. In 2012, Stephanie and Bonameer DG competed in Chicago at the USDF Young Horse Championships.
The JR/YR clinic format is one evening lecture and two riding days. Each Chapter will pay $150 and select one Junior or Young Rider by draw to represent the Chapter. The Rider will pay no clinic fees, but is responsible for travel, hotel and stabling expenses. Riders can apply to Club 100 for help with travel and stabling.
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Welcome! Helen
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Within Yamagata Prefecture, new dolls have already been given to 11 schools.
However, through the good offices of Hikaru Yamaguchi, Principal of
Yamagata City's Daiichi Elementary School, which is one of these 11
schools, this time a doll was given to Daiju Elementary School, a sister
school of Daiichi. We are very grateful to Mr. Yuji Suzuki and Mr.
Tsutomu Shoji of the "Blue-eyed Doll Executive Committee," which
carried out this plan.
Greetings from Mr. Yuji Suzuki
" World peace is having
a kind heart and a strong heart."
Helen Getting Together with Students
"Great friends"
Song of Welcome by Chorus
"A Blue-eyed Doll . . ."
Helen, let's be friends.
Mr. Hikaru Yamaguchi
(Principal at Daiichi Elementary School
in Yamagata City)
Note: Mary is the name of the doll at Daiichi Elementary School.
From Children's Compositions
Special thanks to Yamagata City Daiju Elementary School for permission to
publish this web page.
This is an English translation of a Japanese web page (link no longer available).
Friendship Visit to Yamagata City Daiju Elementary School
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Return to Other Friendship Doll Programs - Sidney and Frances Gulick
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"Yes, but are we enemies is the intriguing title for a refreshingly eclectic group of touring and local poets. The TDC (Theatre Development Centre) at Triskel was a very suitable venue for this well attended event in Cork. It's about twenty by sixty feet of windowless dark grey painted stone and concrete with a modest but adequate lighting rig. I call it the cave. It's perfectly conducive for intimate happenings in theatre and poetry alike. All in all there were about fifty bums on seats (that's bums attached to legs and spines as opposed to bus shelters and park benches) and another fifteen or so leaned on the wall or sat on a platform at the back, an impressive turnout for an experimental poetry gig.
Steven J Fowler and Christodoulos Makris who have co-curated the Irish leg of this innovative and ambitious project, graciously introduced the evening. S.J Fowler has already brought the project to four other countries, his stated aim being to encourage experimentation through poetry in collaboration, to question how we read or listen to poetry and to find new ways of composition. The Irish poets, Ailbhe Darcy, Billy Ramsell and (Dublin-based) Christodoulos Makris, along with English poets Patrick Coyle, Sam Riviere and S.J Fowler, are now coming to the tail end of the Irish tour which has included Belfast, Derry, Galway, Cork and Dublin. It will finish in London on Saturday the 27th at 7pm at the Rich Mix Arts Centre. In each city they visit, they are joined by six local poets. The collaborative combinations are ever changing, so each event, while relating to the theme, is its own animal.....
The person responsible for inspiring so many excellent poets with the undoubtable worthy concept 'Yes, but are we enemies' was next to take the stage. Steven J.Fowler was joined by Ailbhe Darcy. They delved into the theme of a nuclear holocaust, managing to lighten the severity of their subject with a dark wit. Ailbhe spoke 'imagination is the worst part of torture', to which Steven quipped 'the redemption'. I saw a mischievousness in Ailbhe. Steven had a steady self assuredness, 'one golden boy' appearing totally at ease with his audience. I wasn't quite sure where the poetry was taking me, however. Like I said my attention span was wavering. I did feel safe in their hands and took this line home, 'inundated by rude people as though we were computers and they numbers'.
Christodoulos Makris and Sam Riviere engaged in a clever letter writing exchange. It was a game of top dog that lightened the mood and inspired much laughter from the audience. 'What is the use in talking to people who think they know better?' None I suppose, but listening to two trying to prove the same is entertaining. When one of them piped up with 'ignoring women is the only thing that turns me on', I thought to myself, now that's good comedy. Why? Because with some women it might just be a good strategy. I was happy to be introduced to Christodoulos and Sam, two new voices. Their straight talking made the overall experience a bit more playful around the concept of 'enemies'. 'savages come from everywhere', yes indeed and 'every arrival is the story of a departure'.
Patrick Coyle and Billy Ramsell were a great combination to round off proceedings. They put the performance into the poetry that was perhaps a little lacking with others who relied solely on reading from the page. Patrick had an energy to him that was buzzing. He was having so much fun himself that it couldn't not be felt. 'Oh de do da day' yay! His approach was spontaneous in that he incorporated seven syllables from every other reading of the night to his, 'do da do da' and when he took out his smart phone, used the taping tone of the digits to emphasise a line, I was fully with him. I relished in the daftness of 'orange rhymes with orange' and 'these camp-town racists who sing that song, oh de do da' gay racists? I suppose it takes all kinds of enemies to make this special, spatial planet. Billy Ramsell who probably won't like me at all for putting his name after that last sentence was a worthy candidate to end with. No one else enunciates quite so deliberately. He gives every word its full shape, started into his poem slowly, tasted the snap of every consonant, then gradually found himself swaying, eyes closed and words flowing. It was about memory, memory extraction, harvesting and transfer. It was memorable."


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Do not let your fire go out, spark by irreplaceable spark in the hopeless swaps of the not-quite, the not-yet, and the not at all. Do not let the hero in your soul perish in lonely frustration for the life you deserved and have never been able to reach. The world you desire can be won. It exsists. It is real...it is possible...it's yours.
~Ayn Rand


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The Set, The Shoot: Cate Blanchett for Vogue US
It's The Set, The Shoot, a series that explores the fabulous interiors behind fashion editorials and campaigns!
The Set: Pembridge home by Peter Mikic
Well, well, well. It seems Vogue has combined one of my favorite actresses and one of my favorite design projects into a glamorous editorial fit for the new year. I'm sure you've seen this space before, the London home of Peter Mikic. The silk wall coverings alone induce serious swoonage, and with gorgeous custom pieces (light fixtures, rugs, seating, and more), this home far from resembles its dilapidated former self.
The Shoot: Cate Blanchett for Vogue US, January 2014
Cate Blanchett shimmers in looks by Dolce & Gabana, Armani Privé, and Nina Ricci for Vogue's January cover story. Golden tones echo the luster of brass accents and luxurious textiles found throughout the home's interiors.
(Above) The library's rich carpet and vintage cocktail table serve as backdrop to an array of gold jewelry in Vogue's shoot. (Below) Mirrored tiles and golden tones frame Cate in the drawing room.
When discussing his approach to design, Mikic notes,"I often draw from my experience in the fashion world, using texture, color, and proportion, layering pieces as I would with an outfit." How fitting that his home would become a favorite among fashion scouters, including those for Liu Jo and Vogue Ukraine. I just love when fashion and interiors come together so seamlessly!
Images: (1, 2, 4, 6) Air Space Locations, (3, 5, 7) Vogue