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If I can't dance, I don't want to be part of your revolution.
We went to a Dance Recital tonight and this quote kept playing in my head as I watched our ten year old dance her heart out.... We had been gardening the hours prior to the recital–setting up containers upon containers of seedlings for space undetermined. This brings me joy: the idea that we can plant things, share live things almost anywhere we can find a patch of soil. Marking the in-between-places, not as some grand gesture of Change or Sustainability but an offering of the practice of living things. We prepare to live outside the grid. Not completely outside the grid but a percentage. Grow a percentage of our own food. This is not a radical act nor a great one, only the expression of life. We realize that we are not putting ourselves in harms way as graffiti artists did in the eighties–tagging private property–pushing us to the question: is there such a thing as public space? You see, we don't feel the need to chase after danger in search of notoriety, but what we do see is that the ways and means are very much a part of the purposes. Like the author of the above quote, we agree, that if we separate the ways and means from purpose to establish ends, then we are doing nothing more than proselytising a new religion.
"If I can't dance, I don't want to be part of your revolution" reframes the very notion of revolution by taking into account the importance of play. Play in the sense of free play and in terms of slack or room to move. Over a hundred and fifty years ago as Michael Pollan reminds us, we had this Darwinian Revolution, the revolution of a perspectival shift that rendered the very notion of revolution into evolution. From Darwin AND Goldman, we feel the importance of practice, play and pleasure AND to leave behind the in-between-spaces would result in the belief in Miracles. That is to say: something out of nothing and we all know the nature of things is so much wonderfully MORE!


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Military Setting the Curriculum for Schools? Not if We Can Help IT!!!!!
Will the Army be teaching YOU its "values"?
Your action is needed!
Recently discovered is a letter dated November 2003 from State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster to all District Administrators
in Wisconsin, urging them to "partner with our armed forces to ensure students stay in school and explore all available career
options", utilize the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) as a "career exploration tool for students in planning
their future", and encourage "integrating (a program addressing the history of the U.S. Army and/or a character development
program based on Army values) into instructional programs or other activities at your school." Please see http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/dpi/esea/pdf/1103army.pdf
for the complete letter.
The vast majority of members of the armed forces are neither trained nor certified to be educators, counselors, or social
service professionals. The personnel designated to implement these programs are local army recruiters, whose primary goal
is to channel young people into the military, and the purpose of the ASVAB, according to the Department of Defense (DoD) is
as "a battery of tests used by DoD to determine enlistment eligibility and qualifications for military occupations", not to
help students choose civilian careers. According to former Secretary of Defense Cheney, "the reason to have a military is
to be prepared to fight and win wars...it is not a social welfare agency...it's not a jobs program."
With this purpose so clearly spelled out, can we assume that the military truly is capable of being non-partisan and acting
with the best interests of our students in mind? We don't allow corporations or other entities that stand to make a profit
from the career or life choices of our children to dictate the curriculum in our schools. Why would we want to allow military
salespeople (otherwise known as recruiters) the chance to direct the content of our sons' and daughters' education and/or
path in life?
Please contact State Superintendent Burmaster, Governor Doyle, and your local district administrator, school board, or principal
to register your opposition to this blatant attempt to militarize our schools and young people. Don't forget to send letters
to the editor of your local newspaper, too!
State Superintendent Elizabeth Burmaster
PO Box 7841,
Madison, WI 53707-7841
(608) 266-3390 or (800) 441-4563
Governor Jim Doyle
115 East State Capitol,
Madison, WI 53702
(608) 266-1212
Find your local school information on the Department of Public Instruction's website: http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/cgi-bin/schldist.cgi
Written by Michelle Nightoak
GREAT SITE WITH MORE INFORMATION FOR YOU TO CHECK OUT!!! For more campaigns about Military action in schools, as well as the
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text: Italian photographer Rä di Martino took these amazing pictures of abandoned Star Wars film sets in Tunisia. Using Google Earth, she effectively tracked down decades-old locations such as Luke Skywalker's Tatooine dome home, the Lars Homestead, for a number of photographic projects. As she observed on her website, "Some of it have now become ruins, almost as some sort strange archeological sites. The particular hot and dry climate has helped maintain intact many parts of the sets, or buried under the sand just sections of it."


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Explicit Faith
Explicit Faith is a dance performance created by Gaby Agis and Company.
With an installation by artist Phyllida Barlow and performed by Gaby Agis, Mary Clare McKenna, Joe Moran, Eeva-Maria Mutka and Florence Peake, Explicit Faith is set to a soundtrack featuring PJ Harvey, the Beatles, Beth Orton and Joy Division, with a live sound mix by Mark Horrocks and lighting by Shirley O'Loughlin
Explicit Faith was performed at LSO St. Luke's, London in 2005.
Explicit Faith was supported by Dance 4, The Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Jerwood Space, The Mercers' Company, David Cohen Foundation and individual patrons.
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Food: National Farmer's Market Week
Hey Rox(ies)! I hope you are having a great week. I have something to make your week a little brighter and healthier. This week is national Farmer's Market Week (waaahooo). You know I simply adore fresh produce. Get out in your town and support you local farmer's market. The best thing about these markets are the freshness, prices and people. In my town we even make a festival of the whole experience. Make sure you get out and support.
Here is the link to your find your local market: http://www.localharvest.org/
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Decedent Lyman Dezotell was killed in an automobile accident in November 2001. At the time of his death, decedent had been married for about eight months to Maria Dezotell. Decedent had met Maria online, traveled to Romania where she lived, spent about a month there, and ultimately married her in March 2001. Maria was pregnant with the couple's first child when decedent was killed. The child, Roger Dezotell, was born in June 2002. Decedent had six daughters at the time of his death. Four were from an earlier marriage to Linda Bedard that ended in divorce: Renee, who was twenty years old; Beverly, who was nineteen, Sammie-Jo, then sixteen, and Nicole, who was fifteen. One daughter, Jennifer, then almost twenty-three, had been adopted. The sixth daughter, Melissan, then eight years old, was from a three-year relationship with Melissan's mother that ended in 1994, when Melissan was one. Melissan later lived with her mother. Decedent enjoyed regular visits with Melissan on weekends, but provided little financial support. Based on decedent's income from a fulltime job at IBM acquired about two years before his death, the trial court determined that decedent's child support obligation for Melissan would have been $590 per month. The questions this case presented for the Supreme Court's review was whether, in distributing the proceeds of a wrongful-death settlement to the decedent's spouse and children, the trial court was bound by the provisions of an earlier settlement distribution, and, if not, whether the court erred in curtailing an evidentiary hearing to divide the settlement in proportion to the pecuniary injuries suffered. The Supreme Court held that that the trial court correctly concluded that it was not bound by the prior order, but erred in limiting the evidentiary hearing. Accordingly, the judgment was reversed and remanded for further proceedings.


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Phone Banking is a wonderful opportunity to spend a few hours in the company of like-minded neighbors and friends, while reaching out personally, by phone, to fellow citizens informing them about candidates running for office, or important issues before Congress.
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- Tuesday September 19 6:30 - 9:30pm Bethesda
- Tuesday September 26 6:30 - 9:30pm Bethesda
- Tuesday October 3 6:30 - 9:30pm Bethesda
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- Tuesday October 24 6:30 - 9:30pm Bethesda
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Phone 301-675-9166 -or- email firstname.lastname@example.com for additional details and to sign up for one or more sessions.
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How can I remove yandex toolbar?
Somehow my firefox started showing some "yandex toolbar" on it's right. There are no settings I could find to get rid of it. I even searched regedit for the "yandex" word, but could not find anything - they probably coded their name...
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There should be a remove/disable button to erase the toolbar. The first thing to try out to remove it is to go to Tools>Addons>Extensions and look for the toolbar you would like to uninstall. If it is not there you can try looking for it in the Control Panel. In Windows XP Go to Start>Control Panel then switch to Classic view and go to Add/Remove Programs and Features then look for Yandex Toolbar and uninstall it.
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The Moses advise did not help. Yandex toolbar does not show in the Tools>Addons>Extensions, and it is not in the Add/Remove Programs and Features
Try: http://remove-malware.blogspot.com/2008/11/yandexru-tracking-cookie.html http://www.exterminate-it.com/malpedia/remove-yandex-ru
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Nope, that ExterminateIt thing did not work. I downloaded it and scanned my computer - 0 result. Btw, this ExterminateIt tool is not what I would suggest to someone. Rip off.
Please, pros!, I need your help. Only in Mozilla I have that stupid yandex search bar. My mozilla is raped and crying with crocodile tears...
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it is not under yandex it is under some other name its the stupidest one i deleted it the first letter looks like a backwards R. you first go to tools then to Add-ons after that Extensions then look for the only word that starts with a backwards R capital R. 'i got most of this of another person but i just fixed it. ' Half credit for me and the other for MJB.
i found a pic on the real name of that yandex toolbare. IT IS JUST THE TOP PART NOT THE PART THAT STARTS WITH AN H
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UPF Theater
Unity Productions Foundation (UPF) is a media company with a mission to end bigotry and build peace. Their documentary films have been viewed by an estimated 150 million people worldwide and have won dozens of national and international awards. I worked with them on their social media strategy and on four of the company's websites.
UPF Theater
When I joined UPF's team, they had just begun plans to launch a new site that would offer significant changes to the organization's model of revenue generation, and their viewers' access to their collection of documentary films. This was new territory for UPF, and an exciting project to be a part of from the start.
The problem UPF Theater aimed to solve was clear. UPF is a media company that produces documentary films with an aim for reduced bigotry and greater peace. They run on this social mission, and as a part of this they host and collaborate with community organizations across the country to hold public viewings and dialogue events. At the start of this project all UPF films were accessible to these community based organizations through an independent fulfillment company. This method presented three core challenges to UPF: 1) Costs go up through payments to the fulfillment company, 2) advanced planning needed as this process can take weeks, and 3) the potential for communication challenges between UPF, community organizations, and the fulfillment company was quite high.
UPF Theater began as a solution to these challenges, allowing organizations to stream full length documentaries instantly, removing the need to pay an external fulfillment company, and creating a new revenue stream through this "pay per view" tool.
Besides the benefits to revenue and smooth process by nature of the new platform, UPF had additional goals in mind:
- Increase value to viewers (ie. an improved user experience around UPF films) through instant access from any device
- Improved organizational online presence and a new means to promote new and past UPF films
UPF's Executive Director managed the project. Development and design was largely outsourced. When I joined the team, I took a lead on interface mock ups, particularly around individual film pages. I also worked closely with the external team of developers as the main point of contact at UPF.
Film Page Wireframe Sketches
With limited time allotted, and with the project already in motion, the team decided to focus energy on the film pages, which are the pages of the site that will convert users by enabling them to purchase/rent and begin watching their films. I quickly put together six initial ideas for the page structure, with varying CTAs (calls to action), styles, functionalities, and hierarchies. The core team was looking for a Netflix inspired look and feel, but I wanted to offer a number of style options for the team to think more broadly about different directions.
Mock Ups
After these sketches and discussions with the team, we put together higher fidelity mock ups building on the style the team decided on. The first screen shot (left side) was proposed as the landing page of UPF Theater. Though it contained all the elements and content areas the team asked for, I had two reflections on it regarding usability and experience.
- Weak Call to Action - If you look hard you will see "Watch this film for free" on the banner image, and a large play button in the center. The text blends in and is not differentiated, and the same can be said for the play button. We expect a button like this, so it may work, but users will likely ask themselves what will happen when they click it. Overall, imagining we are users who landed on this page, I'm not confident we would know what we're doing there, and what UPF wants us to do next.
- Content Overload - Looking below the main banner, we have places the film have been shown, a wide grid of other UPF films available to watch, clips from other films, and other miscellaneous content that seems to keep going. The content here is image heavy, and likely will be confusing to sift through. Is this level of content what the user expects or wants? It may all have value and be interesting, but is this the page to display it on? Likely not, and in our discussions we decided to move to a more minimal design for this page.
The second screen shot to the right shows the final mock up we arrived at for the film pages. You will notice that we've moved in the direction of clear call to action and minimal content. My critique on this page now would include these points.
- Main Buttons Undifferentiated - We have two buttons front and center. Where do I click? Where does UPF want me to click? Ultimately they want you to purchase the film, but watching the trailer could be a means to get there and build interest. Regardless, looking back on this project it would be advisable to emphasize the "purchase film" button, or conduct an A/B test with users to see if behavior changes.
- Social Sharing Unnecessary - Social share icons are often something thrown onto a user interface as it's seen as a given. Of course, we all want people to share our offerings on social media. But at what cost? In this case, the more minimal the interface the better. Let's ask our user to share at the right time, and at the right point in the interface. Directly below the film title probably isn't the right place.
User Testing
With the site live, we conducted an initial test with a modest sample set. We contacted individuals within the organizational network to give a first look at the site and give them an opportunity to explore it's functionality and watch any films they wished. Along with this early access, we asked that they complete a 10 question survey. In exchange for their involvement in the test, UPF gave each participant a $10 Amazon gift card.
In crafting the survey, our goal was to extract user insights related to:
- Pricing
- Stream vs. purchase
- Duration of access options
- Film popularity/draw
- Means of sharing
Through the survey we learned the following key insights that would impact the site's design:
- Quality of Product - Users commented that the film and sound quality was very low at times, even unwatchable. This required us to go back to our technical specs to find where we could make improvements. If we lost in this aspect, UPF Theater would have no chance to succeed.
- User Guidance - As mentioned above, Calls to Action needed to be clearer on the site. Users commented that they were unsure of what they were meant to do. Also, in the payment process, there was little to no explanation of the different pricing levels.
- Unnecessary Time Restraints - One aspect of our pricing was to have multiple levels, whether a user wanted one day, one week, or 30 day access. A user made an excellent comment that UPF will have a cost with each view, but it is likely a user will only view once. Whether we give them access for a day, or 30 days, the cost will likely be the same for UPF. From a customer service standpoint, giving the user more freedom of time would be a win-win. This comment was very helpful for us in thinking about pricing, and models for streaming access.


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One of my biggest frustrations on selecting a toilet for my tiny house is the lack of detailed information regarding tiny house bathrooms. The media is willing to show a cool copper tub base with a stand up shower but they don't go into detail of the other side of the bathroom, the toilet.
I relied on my builder, Escape of Rice Lake Wisconsin, to explain the toilet options they offer. Please keep in mind what we chose may not work for you, everyone uses their tiny house differently. I would suggest contemplating how you are going to be living or using your tiny house before picking options of any kind. Please keep in mind when I say tiny house I also mean THOW (tiny house on wheels, which is what ours is).
Prior to visiting Escape to see the toilet I freely talked about how gross composting toilets are and to be really really honest I had no idea what the hell I was talking about. I made massive assumptions about composting toilets prior to seeing the Separett Villa in action. When I saw this Separett Villa toilet the appearance was similar to a flush toilet which was way different than a bucket with a trash bag around it. Another assumption I had was odor… Boy was I wrong, the manufacturer has covered all the bases. The Separett Villa has features which help eliminate odor. The toilet has concealing view screen feature which are wing like flaps that cover the opening of the bowl. The flaps open when you sit on the toilet. This feature is meant to make your approach to the toilet visually pleasant. I would imagine it also helps reduce odor because it is covered. Also the Separett Villa has a vent and fan to the outside which exhausts any odors. This feature is also great when you use the shower to exhaust any condensation which is the tiny house's worst enemy. The Separett Villa can be used off the grid but electronic features will not be available. On grid the unit exhausts odor and has a rotating bowl to disperse waste evenly. Another feature of the Separett Villa is the urine diverting design. Urine diversion, also called urine separation or source separation, refers to the separate collection of human urine and feces at the point of their production within the toilet. The urine from the toilet can be routed into a small drain pit or or disposed of like gray water (if you are doing this please check your local codes and ordinances I don't want you to get in trouble). I hate to even go there but some people also collect the urine, add water and turn it into fertilizer… I say wow you go people… alas it's not for me. The Separett Villa's waste (not urine) is collected in three containers within the toilet and comes with 20 disposal bags which you simply lift out of the toilet. I think this toilet is really neat and had I not seen it in person I would be absolutely confused as to how it works. Like most tiny house toilet options, there is no perfect solution yet. A challenge I can't quite figure out is how men urinate in this thing while standing up and hitting the mark. If you know please feel free to email me and I'd love to share with people if/how this is possible (I will omit your name for privacy lol).
Disposal bags are biodegradable
No water tank or black water tank needed
Can be used off and on grid
Exhaust fan
Wings hide visibles upon approach the toilet
Off grid means electronic features do not work
Conflict with #1 male vs female (read the 2nd to the last sentence)
Disposal bag expense, at the time of this blog $1.95 per bag from the manufacturer
Urine diverter disposal may go against area codes
I'm just Kat. I'm not a tiny house expert or even close…Just trying to share my thoughts and experiences as I navigate through this trend of Tiny Houses! I would appreciate any input, corrections or follow-up comments you can provide in an effort to help answer questions people have.


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May 19, 2001, New York: Tom Prince placed 3rd at the NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS in the best shape of his short (only 4 years) Pro career. Looking back today we think Tom should have won the show over massive Orville Burke and sharp Dexter Jackson. He had everything! Size, cuts, shape and charisma.
Photo: Tom Prince at 2001 Night of Champions (Photo credit: Raymond Cassar)
Gallery: 2001 Night of Champions
May 13, 2006, Denver, CO: Kai Greene placed 14th at Shawn Ray`s first Pro Classic and won USD 10.000,- for best posing. And Kai desperately needed new funds at the time, because he had used his last cash to prepare and fly out to the Mile-High-City. Now fast forward 3 years: After winning the Arnold Classic Kai is a favorite to win the Olympia in Las Vegas this September. Talk about climbing up the ranks!
Photo: Kai Greene at 2006 Denver Pro (Photo credit: Raymond Cassar)
Gallery: 2006 Denver Pro
February 17, 2002, Gold's Gym, Venice, CA: Victor Martinez trains legs in the Mecca one day after the Ironman Pro (which was his second IFBB show). That sunny day in Los Angeles Victor proofed once again that he is a man of incredible stamina and strength. Before he did the workout (and this was the real thing - nothing staged) he had an intense photoshoot lasting all afternoon for MuscleMag.
Photo: Victor Martinez training legs at Gold's Gym Venice in 2002 (Photo credit: Raymond Cassar)
Gallery: Victor Martinez training legs in NY and LA
May 16, 2009, New York: Ed van Amsterdam competed at the New York Pro and placed 13th in great shape. Dany Hoelzl (Bodybuilding photographer, contest promoter and Ultimate-Nutrition-Europe Head Honcho) mailed us these awesome snapshots of the NY Pro weekend. We send many thanks and congratulations to Mr. Olympia title sponsor Ultimate Nutrition. Hopefully we will all get to see Ed make his big O. debut this year in Vegas.
Photo: Ed van Amsterdam at 2009 New York Pro (Photo credit: Dany Hoelzl)
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55th Anniversary Concert
Truly an incredible performance by Yavir School of Ukrainian Dance.
The show's first act was filled with an incredible display of our Ukrainian Heritage, bright colours, high kicks, blurring turns and an unexpected remounting of "Tambourines" by Slawko Sekunda originally choreographed by Alexander Nebesny, what an homage to 55 years of Yavir!!
The Second Act was breath taking; Artistic Director Krista Samborsky choreographed a one-of-a-kind piece encompassing the ENTIRE school titled "CREATION." A moving narration from the book of Genesis in Ukrainian and English accompanied by beautiful movements and expressions to captivate the audience; we could feel the words through the dancers. Only at Yavir will God's creation be the vision. Truly our hearts are full. Thank you Krista Samborsky for sharing this vision with our community; now for the world to see.
Congratulations to all our dancers, instructors, administrator, directors and volunteers over the past 55 years who have brought Yavir to the caliber it is today.
Mnohaya Lita!
The best photos and videos from the concert can be viewed at photo and video pages of our web-site that we constantly update.
See you in September! Don't forget to Register for a new season! Have a great summer!!!


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What is a sure-fire way of telling someone's age? The hands. The skin on the back of the hand is much thinner than on the face, and there is very little fat there too, so it only takes a small amount of collagen and elastin degeneration to cause crepe-like skin and veins to start showing through. Apart from this unfortunate problem, hands are also more exposed to the sun than any other part of the body, bar the face. These days many people use sunscreen on their faces. The hands are usually forgotten however. This is why hands appear to age so much faster than any part of the body.
So, liver spots due to sun exposure and crepey skin due to collagen breakdown are the challenges that we face when trying to stay ageless. Celebrities such as Madonna have taken to hiding their hands – the 'Madonna mitts' have become famous since her hands are now 'those of an athlete' to use the euphemism of her surgeon. She now almost always feels the need to hide them.
First line of defence – moisturise. As they are exposed to the elements and washing all the time, the skin loses oil, so a moisturizer can plump up the skin and make it look more youthful thanks to ingredients such as shea butter, glycerin and olive oil. A good moisturiser every night and often during the day is essential.
Second line of defence – wear rubber gloves for cleaning and washing-up.
Thirdly – wear a hand cream with a sunscreen every day, even in winter.
As far as repairing the damage is concerned, skin needling is an easy, cheap technique which can be done at home. It involves using a roller covered in extremely fine needles which penetrate the skin invisibly wounding the upper skin layers – epidermis and dermis. The rollers are available for purchase online. The body reacts as to an injury and initiates a healing process, triggering the production of collagen and elastic and the creation of new skin cells. Eventually the skin takes on a younger appearance.
More invasive solutions include fat grafting. The fat graft is becoming popular as a walk-in walk-out procedure, where fat is taken from the stomach or thighs and injected into the hands. It is performed under local anaesthetic.
Laser therapy acts in a similar way to skin needling, where pinholes are created in the skin to trigger the production of collagen and elastin.
Hand care should not be neglected if we care about how we look.
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We created an identity system with a crisp, clean, modern and professional look. We chose a blue, white and black color palette and bold sans serif type as a solid foundation. Let's face it: nobody likes going to the dentist, and even worse, nobody likes having surgery. So we worked with the Naples team to develop branding that is cheerful and bright, confidence inspiring, and trustworthy.
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You don't need a tractor to have a will
On June 8, 1948, Cecil George Harris lay dying in a field, pinned under a tractor. While help eventually came, he spent nearly 10 hours under that tractor and died in hospital the next day. When Harris left the house that morning, he didn't have a will, but he soon feared he'd need one. While trapped, he dug out his pen knife and scratched a message into the fender of his tractor:
In case I die in this mess I leave all to the wife. Cecil Geo Harris
A few days after his death, this message was found. The fender was removed and the court followed through with his impromptu will. You can still see the fender on display at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Law.
Wills written this way are called holographic, or handwritten, wills. They're not valid in BC (with a few exceptions). That isn't to say that there isn't an easy way to write a will in BC.
MyLawBC is our newest website and one of things it does is offers a quick and easy way for you to write a will. Since it was launched earlier this year, almost 2,000 people have used MyLawBC to help write their wills.
The first thing you need to do is to go through the Make a will pathway. This is where the site asks you a series of questions about your situation. It then uses your answers to figure out how it can help you.
If you need a simple will — that's a basic will that avoids situations like owning a business or property outside of BC — then you'll be given a Word form template. As you fill out the form, it populates a will with the information you put in. Once you're done, you'll have a will that contains all the necessary legal language. All that's left to do is for you to sign it.
MyLawBC is free to use, so there's no excuse to wait until you're under a tractor and absolutely need a will to write one.


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I'll Always Be…
To some degree, I will always be that kid that grew up on Martin Luther King Ave. in Verona and loved the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
To some degree, I will always be that depressed 16 year old skateboard kid that was being picked on, but who felt an odd sense of empowerment one day while driving down Lawndale and singing along to Fight Like A Brave. That became my anthem.
To a degree, I will always be that misunderstood misfit 17 year old kid that ran from Tupelo High to Album Alley as soon as the bell rang on Tuesday, September 24, 1991 to get a copy of Blood Sugar Sex Magik. This was the release date. Johnny opened the cardboard box that had come in and handed me a copy. I took it home and ate, slept, and breathed it. I didn't stop until l had learned every song on bass. I had been playing before that. But after that, I knew how to play.
I'll always remember being that lost 18 year old kid that was listening to Me and My Friends when he slid on an icy Carr Vista Rd. right in to the path of a train. When I came to, I saw the RHCP sticker that had been on the back windshield lying next to me on the back seat with fragments of shattered glass stuck to it. Much of the rest of that glass was in my face and head. Me and that sticker left that car.
And I'll always be that 35 year old guy that got to meet Chad Smith, who kindly talked with my wife and held baby Silas, but to whom I could only get out two words: "Thank You."


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Powerful Home Remedy Against Earwax & Ear Infections
The unbearable pain in your ears may disappear with the help of some ingredients from your kitchen…
Earwax, also known as cerumen in medicine, is a yellowish substance with a waxy texture produced naturally in the ear canal. It consists of a secretion from the mucus glands, mixed with pared cells of the skin epithelium. Its function is mainly protective, supporting the cleaning and moisturizing the auditory canal and provides some protection from bacteria, fungi, dirt and dust. However, most people mistakenly believe that there is no need of regular cleaning of the ears.
In most cases, people use cotton buds to clean the earwax, but you should know that they only push the bacteria deeper into the ear and are not effective.
From time to time, this can lead to unpleasant problems such as headaches, sinus problems, ear pain, hearing impairment, and sometimes dizziness.
So Dr. David Hill found a natural solution to this problem by claiming that apple cider vinegar can help. You will need only a small amount of it.
For the preparation of this remedy you will need white vinegar and rubbing alcohol. White vinegar is a powerful antibiotic and has an antimicrobial action that will effectively fight infection.
Mix 1 part alcohol and one part white vinegar. Tilt your head to one side and put 4-5 drops into the ear. Then return to normal position and the earwax will drain from your ear.
Repeat this twice a day to clear the earwax and cure the infection in the ear.
This natural remedy will certainly help, your ears will be clean and will save you from unbearable pain.
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Until relatively recently, conservatories were reserved for the confines of the rich, but nowadays everyone can enjoy the breath of fresh air that is a conservatory extension. Canopy Planning Services Ltd are committed to attentively designing and completing only the most outstanding conservatory extensions for clients throughout South London and the surrounding areas.
To create a conservatory that meets your vision for your property development, we have an inclusive approach to our design process that allows you to have as much or as little input as you like for your complete convenience. This approach, combined with our wealth of experience in the field and ability to acquire planning permission for your conservatory on your behalf make us unrivalled in our field.
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We're excited to let you know that Guaranteed Rate has launched its first national television advertisements featuring home improvement expert Ty Pennington. The ads began airing on six national cable networks this week.
There are three different spots rotating on the air:
- The first spot, "Baby," profiles a happy family telling Pennington how much they love their new home purchased with a Guaranteed Rate mortgage and who have taken the company's low rates to heart—in more ways than one.
- The second spot, "Patio," features Pennington walking another couple through their dream home, only to learn that they can't buy the house because they can't find the right mortgage rate. Guaranteed Rate's low mortgage rates come to the rescue, making a splash along the way.
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The ads, with creative work done by Olson, can initially be seen on TBS, NBA TV, BBC America, Fox Business News, Destination America and Velocity, and will expand to other networks in a few weeks. The company has had outdoor and print advertising campaigns recently, but this is its first television campaign.
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Q. What is NPSH3, and what are the methods for determining the NPSH3 of a rotodynamic submersible pump?
A. NPSH3 is the net positive suction head available to a pump under test at a constant rate of flow when the pump head is decreased by 3 percent as a result of cavitation caused by a decreasing available suction head. Sometimes NPSH3 is referred to as net positive suction head required (NPSHR); however, a pump's NPSHR must be higher than the NPSH3 for the pump to operate without head reduction, and it may need to be higher than the NPSH3 for long-term reliable operation. For more information on the required margins above NPSH3, refer to ANSI/HI 9.6.1 Rotodynamic Pumps Guideline for NPSH Margin.The NPSH is established through the datum elevation of the impeller. The flow toward the pump must be uniform and free of undue disturbances. A pump tested with suction piping may require a flow-straightening device before entering the pump. Arrangements for cooling or heating the liquid in the loop may be needed to maintain the required temperature.
Multiple arrangements can be used to determine the NPSH3 characteristics of rotodynamic submersible pumps. One arrangement is shown in Figure 220.127.116.11a. The pump is supplied by a constant-level supply through a throttle valve followed by a section of pipe containing straightening vanes or a minimum of seven diameters of straight pipe to straighten flow. This arrangement decreases the turbulence produced by the throttle valve and makes possible a more accurate reading of suction pressure at the pump inlet.
This simple arrangement usually is satisfactory for NPSH greater than 3 meters (10 feet); however, the turbulence at the throttle valve tends to accelerate the release of dissolved air or gas from the liquid as the pressure on the liquid is reduced. A test made with this arrangement usually indicates higher NPSHR than what would be expected with deaerated liquid.
Figure 126.96.36.199b shows a second option. The pump is supplied by a sump in which the liquid level can be varied to establish the desired NPSHR. Be careful to prevent entrained air or vortexing as the liquid level is varied. The priming connection should be installed above the eye of the impeller, either in the discharge pipe or on the pump.
For more information on test methods for rotodynamic submersible pumps, refer to ANSI/HI 11.6 Rotodynamic Submersible Pumps for Hydraulic Performance, Hydrostatic Pressure, Mechanical, and Electrical Acceptance Tests.
Q. How does axial thrust compare among impeller types for a rotodynamic vertical pump?
A. The net axial downthrust force is carried by the pump shaft. The shaft will stretch under this load. Before the pump starts, any stretch that occurs is the result of the sum of the static forces. The thrust load will increase after the pump starts because of the addition of dynamic forces.
The dynamic forces creating thrust on a vertical turbine pump enclosed impeller result from the difference in pressure distributions on the upper and lower shrouds along with the force from the change in momentum of the flow through the impeller (see Figure 188.8.131.52.3a).
The semi-open impeller has only an upper shroud (see Figure 184.108.40.206.3b). The difference in pressure distributions along the shroud's backside and vaned side is typically greater than between the upper and lower shrouds of an enclosed impeller. Semi-open impeller axial thrust is higher than that of the enclosed impeller.
The axial flow pump impeller has no upper or lower shroud; vanes are attached directly to the hub. The axial thrust generated is primarily from dynamic forces created by interaction of the propeller vanes with liquid.


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Under the Sea
July 10th – July 14th
Ship Ahoy!
Fish, sharks, whales and maybe a mermaid and pirate or two.
We explore movement and mask in creating our dramas. Taking our cues from the sea and building our watery performance.
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Quite frankly, the numbers are embarrassing. Although women make up 45.0 percent of the labor force in S&P 500 companies, only 4.6 percent of S&P 500 CEOs and 25.1 percent of executive/senior-level officials and managers are women. Catalyst's recent global 2014 Catalyst Census: Women Board Directors reveals that women hold 19.2 percent of board seats in the United States. Worldwide their share of board seats ranges from a low of 3.1 percent in Japan to a high of 35.5 percent in Norway. This simply isn't good enough if equality is the goal.


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Grizzly Man
A Film by Werner Herzog
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Timothy Treadwell, self-styled protector of bears, spent 13 summers in Alaska living among the grizzlies of Katmai National Park and Preserve. Treadwell loved the bears with a passion that he could barely contain. He filmed the bears fighting, eating, defecating, swimming, and staring, serene or impassive, directly at his camera. It is quite possible that Treadwell would have liked to have been a bear. In October 2003 he—and his girlfriend Amie Huguenard—were eaten by a bear. Would-be rescuers shot the animal and retrieved "four garbage bags of people" from its insides.
In Grizzly Man, Werner Herzog tells the remarkably strange story of this eccentric—some would say unhinged—naturalist, blending interviews with friends and detractors with extracts from Treadwell's own 100 hours of film. And extraordinary footage it is too. Two gigantic male grizzlies tussle ferociously over a female, biting great tufts of fur out of each other. An Arctic fox taps lightly on the roof of Treadwell's tent, before tearing off into its lair with the man's hat in his mouth. A bee, seemingly dead, dangles from a flower, then suddenly revives and resumes its foraging.
The most dramatic presence, however, is Treadwell himself, who uses the camera not just as an eye on nature but as a confessional too. In shot after carefully posed shot, he speaks of drinking binges that ended only after he had found solace among the bears, in whose presence he appears to experience a quasi-religious rapture. He speaks of himself as a "kind warrior" with a unique insight into the psychology of the grizzlies, whom he addresses with names such as "Mr. Chocolate" and "The Grinch." He rails against the National Park Service for failing to preserve the animals (although, as one ecologist notes, the 35,000 grizzlies that live in Alaska are not endangered) and calls upon a panoply of gods—among them a "Hindu floaty thing" to send rain after an exceptionally dry summer. (Evidently, the gods comply.)
Gorgeous as it is, Grizzly Man is more than mere nature documentary. In it Herzog asks profound questions about the complex nature of the relationship between humans and animals. To what extent do we Disneyfy our interactions with wild creatures, acting—as Treadwell did—as though he was working with people in bear costumes? If we think warm and fuzzy thoughts about animals, should we assume they feel the same way about us? And was Treadwell really "protecting" the bears or treading on terrain where he had no right to be?
As one native Alaskan points out, indigenous peoples in the region have maintained a 7,000-year-long relationship with the grizzlies only by respecting the distinctions between themselves and the bears. "You don't invade their territory," he says. "It's the ultimate disrespect. He did more damage because then you habituate them to humans. There is an unspoken boundary, and when you cross it, you pay the price."
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Sample the good life in Fukuoka City, Japan's "gateway to Asia"
Try your luck with an omikuji (fortune telling paper) at Dazaifu Tenmangu. Tie your paper to a tree to make a good fortune come true—or to avoid a bad fortune. (Title picture above)
Fukuoka, the largest city on Japan's southernmost island, has long been one of the country's best-kept secrets. But the secret is officially out. Recently named among the world's most livable cities by the international culture and design magazine Monocle, this urban oasis brings a surprising mix of old-world and new. Fukuoka is the perfect destination for a group getaway, with attractions aplenty for the shopaholic, the epicurean, the culture junkie and the underground music hound.
Situated at the northern tip of Kyushu, Fukuoka has a long history of exchange with continental Asia. Closer to Seoul than to Tokyo, the city's distinct culture is a mix of international influence stretching back to ancient times. Just 30 minutes from the city is Dazaifu, a town named for the diplomatic office established there 1,300 years ago, which served as a crucial point of contact with China. The town is also home to Dazaifu Tenmangu, an expansive Shinto shrine complex dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, a scholar who was exiled to the then-backwaters of Dazaifu after political struggles at court. After his tragic death he was deified as Tenjin, the god of scholarship, and now history buffs head to Dazaifu annually to honour his memory.
After dipping your toe into Dazaifu's ancient atmosphere, grab your techy, shop-happy friends and head straight into Fukuoka City to the Hakata Seaside Momochi, a sandy white beach surrounded by glittering urban architecture. With restaurants, boardwalks and shopping on the pier, Momochi's a popular date destination, but is just as good for families or groups on the hunt for fun. Just a skip away from the volleyball courts are other great sites, like the famous Fukuoka Tower and the nearby Robosquare, a complex dedicated to the display, sale and education of robot technology. Travellers can interact with a variety of robots, from entertaining Hello Kitty bots to baby seal therapy bots for the elderly.
Not far from the futuristic seaside spread is Ohori Park, beautifully designed around a pond featuring three islands, which are connected by a series of elegant bridges. While the park's current design is inspired by China's famous West Lake, the name Ohori, which literally means "large moat," is drawn from its feudal past as a protective barrier to Fukuoka Castle. Though the castle was torn down in the Meiji period, its remains can be found at the neighboring Maizuru Park, which contains the Fukuoka Art Museum. Or, for those who prefer sports to art, head over to the Hawks Town entertainment complex to see the Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome, home of the city's baseball team.
Travellers can follow up high culture with high-class shopping by heading to Tenjin, Kyushu's busiest commercial area, with a stunning array of shopping, entertainment and gourmet food above and below ground. But the most iconic of Fukuoka sites may be the Nakasu Island yatai, a line of small, affordable food stalls with minimal seating, generally open from 6 pm until the wee hours of the morning. Once night falls, hop a 100-yen bus from Tenjin Station to Nakasu and enjoy yakitori (chicken skewers) or tonkotsu (pork bone) ramen as the city glimmers in the surrounding waters. Do be sure to check the price of dishes before you sit down, then settle into a delicious meal and a gregarious atmosphere. The locals are known for their warmth and openness, and this intimate eating style tends to draw the hungry and the curious, be it from just around the corner or half a world away. Try capping off the evening with a taste of the underground music scene at one of Fukuoka's iconic "live houses." Whatever entertainment you seek, this city has the goods to put a twinkle in your eye.
Sho-to-ku Mentaishi
Born and raised in Hakata, Shotoku Mentaishi knows all of Fukuoka's hot spots. He recommends a night of karaoke with friends!
A bridge between the past and the future
©Chiyako Mukai
The Canal City Hakata entertainment complex boasts 150 shops and a live theatre. Visit the fifth floor "ramen stadium" to get your fill of ramen.
Enjoy earthy entertainment in Nakasu, a buzzing district with over 3,500 lively businesses and endless people-watching.
Fukuoka's recently renamed Yahuoku! Dome had the nation's first retractable roof. Let the stadium's "Dome Queens" lead you on an official tour.
Fukuoka's eats and treats
No trip to Fukuoka would be complete without at least one bowl of Hakata's rich, delicious tonkotsu (pork bone) ramen, accompanied by a side of hitokuchi-gyoza, a crispy, one-bite pot sticker that is to die for.
Nabe is a popular hot pot dish that comes in many styles, including this regional specialty: motsunabe, which features pork or beef intestines. The intestines are boiled in your choice of a soy sauce or miso soup base, along with an ample helping of cabbage and garlic chives. This nabe style has gained popularity with Japanese celebrities. Locals often add rice or noodles into the leftover soup, which makes for a filling meal in any season. While it might not sound like a meal you can stomach, if you're brave enough to try it, do so here in Fukuoka, its culinary birthplace.
Known for its Korean-and Chinese-influenced cuisine, Fukuoka offers a seemingly endless array of interesting edible souvenirs, from the Monde Selection award-winning Hakata Torimon, a small cake with a milky bean filling, to spicy Mentaiko, a side dish made of cod roe, which is often served locally with beer and rice. But Fukuoka's at its best when these creative efforts preserve the fun, everyday artistic spirit of the Hakata people. That spirit can be found in the Niwaka Senbei and Hakata dolls, among many others.
Niwaka senbei
Take a bite out of tradition with the Niwaka Senbei, a rice cracker shaped like the masks worn by artists of the Hakata Niwaka, a comedic performance art practised at local festivals.
Hakata dolls
The practice of making Hakata dolls began as a simple art among craftsmen in the 17th century. The modern figurines are colourful, unglazed dolls that evoke a sense of traditional elegance.
All photos ©Fukuoka City unless otherwise noted


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ANZ Bank Says Further Interest Rate Cuts Ahead
Published : 28 September 2015
As we come to the end of the third quarter there appears to be interesting times ahead for Australian real estate.
While we've seen price growth on the country's eastern seaboard, but lower rents for investors as vacancy rates have risen in most capital cities.
Underlying all of this, however, is the question mark over what the Reserve Bank of Australia intends to do about the interest rate.
The Reserve Bank has said it will NOT cut the rate further. But the ANZ bank stuck its neck out last week saying it expects a further two cuts in interest rates next year, to offset the 'economic challenges' in China.
ANZ issued a new interest rate outlook that suggested 50 basis points of interest rate cuts in 2016, starting in February.
ANZ chief economist Warren Hogan said he thought sluggish global growth would force the RBA's hand.
At the end of August he tweeted, "The recognition of softer growth and volatile mkts in China/Asia suggests risks remain tilted to downside'.
But in his opening statement to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics, RBA governor Glenn Stevens said, "What is pretty clear is that the economy is growing, albeit not as fast as we would like, the adjustment to the decline in the terms of trade is well advanced, and non-mining activity is improving rather than deteriorating. If the latter trend continues, it is credible to think that we can achieve better output growth, particularly as we reach the later phases of the decline in mining investment."
ANZ Bank believes the official cash rate will need to be cut to a record-low 1.5 per cent next year, because the "confidence boost" of the recent government leadership change and a lower dollar won't be enough to lower the jobless rate.
It will be interesting to see how new Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and new treasurer Scott Morrison will react. Of course, Mr Turnbull's own property portfolio suggests that he is a big believer in real estate - something backed up by the latest survey by management consultants, Capgemini.
The survey shows that high net worth Australians, defined as investors who have more than $US1 million ($1.4 million) in assets outside the family home, have a much higher propensity to invest in property than their global counterparts. Property accounts for 30.8 per cent of wealthy Australians' portfolios, compared with just 21.4 per cent for wealthy Asian investors. Globally, high net worth individuals invest just 18.2 per cent of their portfolios in property.


text: Another wonderful video from Tony Zhou about very specific filming techniques used by directors. This one centers around filming dialogue in films in various Coen brothers movies. If you look closely, the Coen brothers always place a wide angle lens between characters rather than behind them, giving a wider, sometimes distorted view of not only the character's features but also the environment they're in. I'll let you watch the video above -- Tony explains much better than I can.


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Good books on style are one of my genre-specific literary addictions. I have a little collection of such books I've read and reread to the point of memorization. So, when I decided to treat myself to a couple of new books on the subject last week, it seemed like a good idea to select Green is the New Black: How to change the world with style, by Tamsin Blanchard.
Flipping through this book in Indigo revealed a number of ideas new to me, and I thought I could use some educating on this aspect of shopping. I'm not a particularly green-minded dresser, though thanks to the force of other motivating factors (i.e., my modest budget, a hatred of waste, and being very picky) I suppose I'm not the worst offender in this respect. Most of my clothes either come from thrift shops or are made by me, I own fewer clothes than many of the women I know, I don't buy many trendy items or poor quality clothing that won't be wearable for long, I mend and alter things whenever possible, and I give my cast-offs to family and friends and thrift shops. But upon beginning to read this book, I soon had my eyes opened to how much I have still to learn and how much I can improve my habits.
I definitely liked the tone of this book. Blanchard and all of her contributors freely admit that they have a good deal of ground to cover themselves in terms of becoming environmentally conscious and responsible. Blanchard confesses that she owns 41 dresses and that she has to force herself to hang her laundry outside on the clothesline on cold days. Model Lily Cole wrote a thoughtful foreword in which she admits the schism between her urging readers to buy less while she makes her living encouraging them to buy more. Cole also acknowledges that she doesn't do much to save the planet, but hopes that besides being more personally responsible by shopping less and recycling more, she can make a difference in her industry by asking questions and fostering discussion and awareness.
There's also free and full acknowledgment in Green is the New Black that truly ethical clothing production is a difficult and complex issue. There's no real way to be absolutely sure an item was made by workers receiving a living wage and that its materials were produced organically, and even if a garment meets those standards it was likely transported halfway around the world. And in this book there's recognition that necessary changes can stymied for lack of better alternatives. Stores are still using plastic bags because although plastic bags take 500 years to decompose in a landfill, paper bags take more than four times as much energy to produce. However, Blanchard isn't handing anyone a free pass to not try at all. Going shopping armed with bags made of jute, hemp or unbleached cotton will enable us to refuse plastic bags at the cash register. Buying less and more thoughtfully and making our concerns known to the fashion industry will cumulatively effect big changes.
Blanchard has wisely included different tips and ideas for mending and reincarnating clothes that will cater and appeal to all skill levels. She provides instructions for how to sew on a button. As a reasonably competent sewer I had to repress a knee-jerk snobbish reaction to this one — there really are people who think they can't do basic repair work to their clothes, and they need to be walked through it and shown that they can. Then, moving along the DIY scale of difficulty, there are instructions for how to cut your t-shirt down into a halter top, how to make a wrap skirt and a kitchen apron (preferably out of an old curtain or tablecloth, of course), how to make a shift dress from several old t-shirts, and how to make your own natural dyes from onion skins and tea bags.
I was surprised and humbled by how many new ideas I came across given that I already do a lot of secondhand shopping and needlework and dip my dingy whites in tea. Blanchard even mentions that it's possible to make new underwear out of one's old t-shirts (the pattern can be found here). Those undies look pretty damn cute, but when even Blanchard admits she's not going to try out the pattern, her idea of making dusters and cleaning cloths out of discarded t-shirts seem more practical for most people. However, when I checked out the underwear making instructions, I went on to do some more internet research about uses for old t-shirts, and got inspired to create a Metafilter post on the subject. There were so many, many uses for the t-shirt fabric that I couldn't even list them all in the post. I'd definitely like to try at least some of those t-shirt recycling ideas, but I will be passing on using Blanchard's instructions for making a pom-pom ankle bracelet, not being 12. And even though I am a fiendish knitter, I doubt I'll be acquiring a pet angora rabbit in order to use its wool.
At some moments during my reading Green is the New Black really did jab me in the conscience. I did some eye rolling when I read a suggestion pertaining to "purse libraries" — it seems it's possible to rent trendy, name brand purses and handbags, use them for a month, and then send them back in exchange for the next trendy bag. "[Y]ou can indulge your desire to have a bag like Gwen Stefani's one month and Liz Hurley's the next", enthuses Blanchard. Are people really so unwilling to practice a little self-denial for the sake of the environment as that? But I can't claim that I never buy anything I don't really need. And I was not willing to accept Lily Cole's argument that holes and frayed edges are beautiful. I dismissed the idea promptly and scornfully, thinking that it's all very well to go about unkempt and Boho when one is young and beautiful, but the older and plainer one is, the worse it looks. At 35, and with my average looks, I will mend my clothes, but only if it can be done so that the mending is invisible. I'm not willing to wear clothing past the point of their becoming ratty, even around home. And that's not any less wasteful than renting handbags because Gwen Stefani is carrying them. In fact, it's probably more so.
With all that Green is the New Black had going for it, it isn't the book it could have been. Its prose is slipshod. It employs a lot of slang and many sentences are ungrammatical and poorly punctuated. The book is not very well organized. Blanchard covers clothes, then celebrity efforts to save the world, options for travelling, hobbies, and then bags, shoes and jewelery, which seems as though they should have followed the clothes. A chapter on "occasion wear" covers how to buy jeans and sunglasses. An idea for an organic polish for one's brown leather (use the inside of a banana skin, allow the leather to dry, then polish with a cloth) appears in the DIY style chapter rather than in the chapter about shoes. The result is something of a hodgepodge. Some cutting and pasting would have made this book a more coherent and more useful read. An index would also have been a good idea in a source book of practical ideas and information.
Then there is the too-frequent and too-careless celebrity name dropping. The chapter on "Can Celebrities Save the World?" might just as well been left out of the book entirely, and its useful bits of information reassigned to the appropriate chapters. This chapter's list of A-list celebs who care about the environment is more or less a joke. Yes, Leonardo DiCaprio has made a documentary on the environment and set up a foundation, so he's definitely earned a place on such a list. Darryl Hannah and Julia Roberts both live in eco-friendly homes and have involved themselves personally in environmental causes, so yes, I can agree with their inclusion. However, Blanchard includes Maggie Gyllenhaal: "[an] anti-war protester, and all around cool gal, Maggie's quirky style has that thrown together look that might have come from thrift stores, just as easily as from Prada. She wears both with the same laid-back style." Mischa Barton is also lauded for donating clothes to a temporary Traid fashion swap shop. Er, to be included on this list, oughtn't a celebrity have done something more for the environment than to wear clothes that look as though they MIGHT have come from thrift shops or to have made a one-time donation of cast-off clothing? A little more research might have resulted in some better candidates for the list. Blanchard also mentions that "Cameron Diaz is finishing off writing her how-to eco manual, The Green Book. The idea of Cameron Diaz writing a book gave me pause, so I did a quick internet search and discovered Diaz only wrote the foreword.
Not only are some of Blanchard's attempts to name specific celebrity role-models a stretch, I find it inherently problematic that we should be asked to admire and emulate Hollywood celebrities when many, if not most of them, with their regular air travel, extensive wardrobes and plural homes and cars, not only leave a much larger carbon footprint than the average person in Western society but do a lot to foster extravagance and conspicuous consumption by appearing in magazines such as In Style and playing movie characters with lavish lifestyles. And don't even get me started on those celebrities who launch their own product lines when they already make a multi-million dollar annual income.
I'm not so out of touch with reality in regards to the power of celebrity example nor so unfair to those A-listers who are sincere and informed about environmental issues as to suggest that Blanchard should have foregone positive mentions of celebrities in her book, but she should have set the bar for environmentally conscious behaviour higher. She does urge her readers not to try to emulate a celebrity's personal style and reminds them that even though Kylie Minogue's beachwear collection for H&M donates 10% towards WaterAid, buying a Kylie bikini will not give one a Kylie Minogue bottom, and she also criticizes celebrities for endorsing cheap lines of clothing that are made by sweated labour, but she should have taken this kind of critical deconstruction steps further.
The fact that the chapter ends with a list of tips of "How to Shine Like a Star" (meaning, how to dress like one, rather than how to further the good work by supporting the foundations some of them have set up) renders this chapter on celebrities even more absurd. The list underlines the fact that however much we may pretend to admire celebrities for their consciences, in the end we really just want to be as beautiful and well-dressed as they are. This list really should have been placed in another chapter so as not to undercut the celebrity chapter's intended message.
Green is the New Black is very much geared to the English consumer. The ethical issues discussed are generally universal to at least Western society, and the ideas and websites listed in the book are useful for people living elsewhere, but I will urge anyone who lives in other places not to order things from the U.K.-based companies listed in the book, but to find alternative suppliers nearby.
If you wish to learn about how to shop and dress more responsibly I am sure there must be more informative and better-written materials in print. But then the very fact there is so much information out there and so many options means that any book would be a starting point. Not only are we not all willing to acquire a angora rabbit for home sweater production, we're not all able to custom-build a eco-friendly home. We can't all do without a car or grow our own food. We don't all have access to the same goods and services. We have different needs. No book is going to provide anyone with a complete, foolproof formula for how to live green. Reading such books are a first step. The work of continuing to inform ourselves and adapting ourselves to a more responsible way of life will always lie before us.


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Several months ago, I received an invitation from Ming Chan to come by Chinatown Winchester on a Thursday night to experience a local scene centered on Sushi. Having traveled the world including Asian countries for the past ten years, I did not expect to find an excellent sushi experience right here in the Shenandoah Valley.
Located in Winchester, VA, Chinatown Restaurant brings a unique flair to Asian cuisine. From savory Chinese favorites to the fresh flavors of Vietnamese, Thai and Japanese dishes, Chinatown uses the highest quality ingredients and skillful preparation to provide you with a fantastic meal.
My evening with Chef Ming began with one of his signature cocktail beverages – Yuzu. Served in a martini glass straight up – Bicardi O, Disaronno, fresh ginger, lime juice, kissed with a sesame oil ad star anise, it is a delightful change from my traditional Cosmopolitan. As I sipped on my martini, Ming prepared each sushi roll and then let me have the tasting experience. Before we began, Ming asked me if there was anything I did not feel comfortable with and I told him "eel". Many people are use to what is familiarly known as a Cucumber roll. I also like a tempura shrimp roll, which is called at Chinatown – the "Crouching Tiger Roll". But there are so many more. Below is a list for you to step out of your comfort zone.
There are two styles –
Sashimi – served as a 4 pc
Ebi – Shrim * Harnachi – Yellowtail * Ika – Squid
Nigiri – 2 pc on Rice
Sake – Salmon * Unagi – Eel
Again, sushi is mainly associated with a rice roll. Try the "Fresh Roll" which is Harnachi, sake, maguro and avocado wrapped in thinly slice cucumber topped with ponzo sauce – definitely my favorite
Another large surprise is Ming's wine cellar. Perhaps the one of the largest and best in the city of Winchester. Chinatown offers a buffet for the traditional American Chinese favorites. But it is the a la carte menu dinner entrees that showcase traditional Asian favorites.
Ma La Beef, a traditional Cantonese dish, is considered a "comfort food". Sliced, wok seared New York Strip, straw black and button mushrooms, snow peas, and red peppers in a spicy ma la sauce. (My favorite).
Sichuan Udon Noodles feature chopped pork, sautéed with fresh scallions and udon noodles dressed with a smokey spicy sauce and topped with a poached egg.
A local favorite that has turned into a gathering spot to meet the locals, Chinatown is a "do not miss" if you are visiting. Definitely experience the sushi. Arrive on Thursday and sit up at the bar for a personal sushi experience with Ming Chan.
Ming will be a guest chef at the first Root to Table Culinary Series event on Friday, August 18th at Hillbrook Inn and Spa in Charles Town, West Virginia.
"Sushi is not really a summer dish since fish and shell fish is not in its prime in the summer," said Ming. "Vietnam cuisine is one of the best examples of cultures (French and Asian) blending beautifully and the use of herbs and local products. My theme for this opening Root to Table event will be 'Summer in Saigon' featuring light tapas of lettuce wraps, pork and herbs from the garden. I will also featured a Asian martini called Shanghai Brow (Absolut Mandarin, St. Germain, fresh lime juice, and pineapple juice shaken and served straight up)."
Plan to attend – buy your tickets at Event Brite. Cost is $25 plus beverage, sales tax, and gratuity. – #TasteBlueRidge #GoBRT
Read about Ming's history in the food industry.
Book a reservation at 540-662-0700.


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