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Funny or Die is not just the name of the website co-founded by Will Ferrell. It is also the challenge facing Comedy Central, which last week announced its intention to create a British rival to the much-garlanded US website.
The as yet unnamed venture will look to established talent and the rising stars of the UK comedy underground, otherwise known as YouTube, to get the nation's 16 to 34-year-olds chuckling on their smartphones and tablets.
The project is being overseen by Sam Delaney, the former editor of Heat who quit the celebrity magazine to develop a Daily Show-style pilot on Comedy Central. While his immediate programme ambition did not come off, it fed into something bigger, a UK-based comedy hub that will feature videos, lists, quizzes and clips from some of the Viacom (75%) and Sky (25%) owned channel's biggest shows. If the UK project comes off, then it will roll out the idea worldwide (it already has a big online presence in the US).
"Our remit is to push things further and be a bit edgier, but be true to the principles of Comedy Central which is about being fun, open and bright," says Delaney, newly appointed editor in chief – digital for Comedy Central UK.
"There's nothing wrong with cynical, clever Stewart Lee-type comedy but it's not the sort of thing that young people are sharing in their millions online."
It will be no easy task, even with a heap of funny cat videos. "We won't be averse to that," says Delaney, adding "on top of some fantastic innovative scripted comedy."
Funny or Die, created by Farrell and his long-time collaborator Adam McKay through their Gary Sanchez production company in 2007, launched a UK version of the site backed by Hat Trick a year later but it closed in 2010.
It followed the closure of another UK site, Comedy Box, backed by QI creator and former Spitting Image and Not The Nine O'Clock News producer, John Lloyd.
"The idea was that it was somewhere you can get a great laugh at any time of day or night," remembers Lloyd. "You have got to provide a ton of content and that is going to take money. It's very difficult doing it online because you don't know whether it's funny or not, you can't hear the audience laughing. I wish them luck."
To illustrate the scale of the challenge, Comedy Central UK's YouTube channel had just under 5,000 subscribers last week; Funny Or Die had 1.2 million.
Closer to home (and a more realistic comparison, perhaps) is satirical website The Poke, which memorably remixed Nick Clegg's tuition fees apology. The UK's biggest comedy website, it has 3 million monthly unique users and just under 26,000 subscribers on YouTube.
James Herring, entertainment PR and co-founder of The Poke, which launched four years ago, says: "It takes a very long time to build a comedy brand online. It requires a seriously long-term view. Good luck to them for trying to innovate and do something different, but if they are going to be successful they need a three-year plan."
The Comedy Central site will feature clips from some of its US series not available in the UK such as sketch show Key and Peele and Inside Amy Schumer, featuring the American stand-up who Delaney says "makes Tina Fey look like Miranda [Hart] by comparison".
The launch, likely to be after the football World Cup this summer, is part of a drive by Comedy Central to create more original content outside of the US.
Jill Offman, managing director of Comedy Central UK and senior vice president, comedy, for Viacom International Media Networks, says comedy is the most sought-after genre on the internet after porn ("most popular acceptable genre", she prefers).
Offman says the UK channel's ratings have doubled, but compared to the mainstream networks they remain small. Last week's first run outing for US sitcom The Middle had 156,000 viewers on Tuesday night.
"We have to be in the digital space," she points out, "we have no choice, we have to make it work." But Offman sounds a note of caution when it comes to budgets. "I don't think anyone sane is going into the digital world burning cash," she says.
"It's trial and error. We might get it wrong a bit in the beginning and that's why I say trial and error. In linear television you have to wait 18-month lead times. In digital if it's not working in the morning you can change it by the afternoon."
It is no surprise that the network is looking to local YouTube talent who will bring their thousands of social media followers with them.
Steve Ackerman, managing director of Somethin' Else which represents YouTube sensations Dan and Phil, who landed their own show on Radio 1, says: "They have very loyal audiences. When Dan and Phil first did their Radio 1 show it did more social media in one show than the breakfast show has across a whole week."
But if up and coming talent can make a decent living on YouTube, why climb into bed with a behemoth like Viacom? "We offer a marrage between digital and linear, local and international, global exposure," says Offman. "We have a lot to offer. We are paid to make people laugh."


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IEEE 1788 working group on the standardization of interval arithmetic
ARITH 26: 26th IEEE Symposium on Computer Arithmetic,
2019 IFSA World Congress NAFIPS Annual Meeting,
While in Lille, I worked with Benoît
Planquelle, former PhD student at LIFL and now computer scientist at the Rectorat de Lille,
Nicolas Baeyens, former graduating student in Applied Math. at USTL and now
mathematics teacher,
Sébastien Czech, former graduating student in Computer Science at USTL.
I also worked on the parallelization of automatic speech recognition with Yahya Ould Mohamed El Hadj, former PhD student at University Mohamed 1st, Oujda, Morocco, co-directed with E.M. Daoudi, within the framework of the European contract INCO-Keep In Touch Development of Parallel Algorithms for Irregular Problems. He is now Associate Professor at the Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud's University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Hidden Netflix Gems - June 2017
As a fan of live theater and as one who does marketing for it, I've often trumpeted that among the biggest threats to the success of the performing arts is subscription video services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. Why go spend $15 - $50 bucks for a local, community, or regional theater show that may or may not be good when you can spend $15 a month and binge watch every show ever?
A tough conundrum but not the argument I'm here to make. I'll just say that I STILL support the performing arts but DAMN there's some great stuff available. I go through phases where I'm far too busy to watch anything and then there's times when I can cocoon safely for an entire weekend and catch up on things that I may have missed or overlooked. I don't make it a point to hunt for obscure gems but I still seem to stumble over them.
Let's start with what's NOT on the list. I won't be adding any of the traditional favorites that we all know and love. Nor will I add anything that makes me sound like an overt film/TV snob. You won't find Manga or Anime, no Doctor Who or other cultish show. I DO have a fondness for some foreign films but they still need to have a few of the elements that I adore; color, mood and great camera work.
In no particular order, here we go! Click the film's title to be taken to it on Netflix!
Alleys and Basements? Yes. Sewers and Landfills? Yes Kitchens and bedrooms? Also yes! Rats are everywhere.
Morgan Spurlock, the Super Size Me guy, has created a film more creepy and ghoulish than any of the best thrillers out there. It's more than a documentary, though. It's a beautifully shot zombie movie, a tale of an unstoppable virus, an in-depth look at civilization's shortcomings and, well, maybe even a bit of a love story for these creepy and resilient beasts.
Yes, you very well may get the willies and have nightmares.
Joe Rogan: Triggered
I must confess that I'm already biased in favor of this guy because I think his podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, is among the best of shows out there. He does have a bit of a "Bro" air to him but if you're able to get past that, you'll find him to be very warm and intellectual ... especially when he and his guests are high af while recording.
He is a proven pro when it comes to the comedy circuit and from an early age has done as much as possible to master the craft of his style of performance art. In addition to just being super funny, dude is JACKED. A jiu-jitsu black belt and experienced MMA fighter, Joe Rogan is 49 and super fit. He's quite an icon of aging well.
The demon bit at the end KILLS!
A leading role for one of my all-time favorite actors, Stellan Skarsgård. Here, a drug deal gone wrong takes his son away and after the swell of loss and depression washes over him, he becomes determined to find out why and how his son was murdered.
Sure, not the most original premise, but handled in this very Scandinavian way, the tale shows off the utter wonder and horror of the barren, northern snowscapes. Using a mix of dry humor and stark violence, In Order of Disappearance steps out of itself in its manner of keeping track of who is killing who and while letting the viewer know the body count. A cool flourish in an already cool film.
13 Assassins
Up there with any of the best ever action films and for all the best reasons; fantastic characters, an exciting storyline, realistic swordplay and fast action. There is one silly moment with the buckets of blood in the explosion but you'll get over that.
Cult director Takashi Miike (Ichi the Killer, Audition) delivers a bravado period action film set at the end of Japan's feudal era. 13 Assassins is centered around a group of elite samurai who are secretly enlisted to bring down a sadistic lord to prevent him from ascending to the throne and plunging the country into a war torn future.
Cool stuff!
The Hunt: Season 1: "Living with Predators"
From an early age, I have been a fan of the many nature shows on PBS and BBC. The George Page-narrated Nature was always one of my favorites but the penultimate voice of any of the programs was from Sir David Attenborough. I'm sure that there's a full compilation of all the shows for which he's lent his voice and I'm equally certain that I've seen most of them. This series is by far the best of them.
The question that most popped into my mind a hundred times while watching was, "How did they get that shot?". The camera work is equal to any staged shots for a high budget film but the finished product is even more amazing know how near-impossible it must be to capture such rare visual gems. Over the 8 parts of the series, we're taken around the globe to see how predators operate in rather tough conditions.
Two scenes to look for. While on the African plains, the footage of the wild dogs stalking their prey is amazing and, while in the ocean, the moment when the humpback whale pushes through the crowd of other predators to pounce on the dwindling shoal of fish. Stellar!
Is it a zombie movie if you don't see zombies?
Grizzled morning radio legend Grant Mazzy has pissed off a lot of people in the radio business. That's why he finds himself announcing school closures and traffic reports from the basement headquarters of The Beacon in the icy remote hamlet of Pontypool. While in the dark and "safe" broadcast studio, the calls start coming in from the listeners around town reporting a few strange but innocuous happenings. Nothing to worry about, right? Just folks freaking out because of the bad storm.
Bit by bit, the tension in the studio rises until, well ... it hits the fan. A spectacular low-budget, high-qualty thriller.
Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things
There's an old adage that says, in essence, what you own ends up owning you. I've taken that to heart and in the past few years of my life, I've tried to divest myself of most of my possessions. So far, I have no regrets about that. These guys have crafted that mentality into both an art form and as a successful business/cultural movement.
The film asks a lot of great questions about our love of "stuff" while looking at the lives of folks that have embraced the movement. A great look at how our lives might be "lighter" if we lose some of our burdens. Yes, the movement touches on the emotional/spiritual aspects of downsizing, too.
Department Q: The Keeper of Lost Causes
Department Q: The Absent One
Department Q: A Conspiracy of Faith
A trio of Danish thrillers that follow a cold-case detective and the secrets he uncovers. Getting past the trope of a washed-out, alcoholic burnout with a new, motivated partner, we see a triptych of films that mix the feelings found in SE7EN, The Killing, and other modern noir pieces while mixing in some of the most wonderful camera work I've seen.
Yes, it's worthwhile to view these films for their value as a thriller and crime stories but the added benefit of treating the viewer as a patron of visual art is a wonderful bonus.
Stunningly beautiful in almost every frame of all three films. In addition to the fantsatic stories, it's well worth the effort to watch these just to SEE them.
Now go see a play! After that, cuddle up in a blanket and waste your weekend.


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After watching Microsoft's E3 press conference held earlier today, all eyes are on Sony's event tomorrow. Microsoft generally underwhelmed with their offering, which has given Sony a massive opportunity to steal the show. Will they seize on it? All signs point to yes. Based on Sony's string of pre-E3 major game announcements - LittleBigPlanet 2, God of War: Ghost of Sparta, Killzone 3, InFamous 2, and Motorstorm: Apocalypse - there's good reason to believe the PlayStation maker has got something big in the works. Why else would they let so much slip? There's still the likes of Resistance 3, Gran Turismo 5, The Last Guardian, Jaffe's secret project, Pixeljunk Shooter 2, a new PSP, a premium PSN service, and more to talk about.
While Sony has already announced many of their upcoming sequels, that doesn't mean they won't make an appearance at the press conference. A new trailer or demo for LittleBigPlanet 2, InFamous 2 and Motorstorm: Apocalypse seems very likely. My money is on Killzone 3 to show up in the form of a 3D demo, as Sony will be eager to promote 3D in many of their top tier first-party titles.
Speaking of 3D, how well would a live demo of that scale work? Well, obviously Sony would have to give out glasses to each member of the audience. However, even once that's complete the quality of such a demo is questionable. To properly view the effects of 3D technology, the audience must all be directly facing the screen, and they must be within the optimal viewing distance. Previous Sony press events have been setup with multiple screens at varying angles and many elevated rows of seating. These conditions aren't conducive to a quality 3D demonstration. In addition, there's no way to showcase 3D for the audience watching at home. That being said, expect Sony to do everything in their power to make it work.
Regardless of 3D's presence at the event, Sony has a number of games to show. Aside from what has already been disclosed, there will be plenty of new information - the most likely being Resistance 3, The Last Guardian and finally something definitive on Gran Turismo 5. In the wake of Insomniac's multiplatform agreement with EA, Sony will be eager to prove that PlayStation 3 is still front and center in the studio's mind. Resistance 3 is the next logical Insomniac project based on their recent release schedule and a leaked billboard that popped up ages ago.
Team ICO's PS3 project, The Last Guardian, should also have a big showing. With a track record consisting of ICO and Shadow of the Colossus, there is a great deal of anticipation surrounding Team ICO's mysterious title. Another game due for a major appearance is Gran Turismo 5. After countless delays, it's finally time for Sony to get the hotly anticipated racer to consumers.
What else could Sony talk about tomorrow? Plenty. Numerous rumors have been flying around regarding a potential successor to the PSP, a premium PSN service, David Jaffe's PS3 project (possibly a new Twisted Metal), and more. Hopefully, a new PSP would learn some lessons from the iPhone's success - most important being an App Store-esque game delivery service, intuitive multimedia features, and a touch screen. Although, it isn't encouraging to hear Sony representatives call the PSP Go an experiment that didn't work out. A premium PSN service has also been a popular rumor. It will be much harder for Sony to convince consumers of its worth since PSN has been free previously.
Bottom line, Sony has so much to talk about it's hard to imagine how they will manage it all even after the pre-E3 announcements. We didn't even get to PlayStation Move, which will no doubt play some part in the presentation. Alongside Move there's 3D demonstrations, new game announcements, as well as a potential PSP successor and premium PSN service. Sony has put themselves in position to blow Microsoft out of the water with the sheer volume of content in the pipeline. Gaming Union will have a Live Blog of the press conference tomorrow morning at 12pm PDT. Brace yourself for some fireworks.


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Grill A Perfect Steak With iDevices iGrill Bluetooth Thermometer
Let's face it, all me should know how to do two things in life: tie a tie and grill a bomb ass steak! While there's no robot that'll tie your ties for you (not yet at least, but you can learn everything via YouTube videos), at least there's the iDevices iGrill Thermometer to help in all your grilling endeavors. What's great about the mini thermometer is that it features a 150′ Bluetooth range so that you can easily check on your slabs of meat on your phone while chilling in the house, watching your team beat the crap out of their rivals. With 150 hours of batter life, you can grill up a storm this summer!
The device also has about a dozen of preset temperature alarms built-in or you can easily create your own in the iDevices Conneted app based on what you're cooking, grilling or smoking. The Bluetooth Smart grilling thermometer also features a temperature LED indicator so you know when it's cooked perfectly, a magnetic mounting and two viewing angle position. It's literally the ultimate gadget for any grill master and the perfect gift for dad this coming Father's Day. It works with iPhone 4S and up, iPad mini, iPad 3 and up and iPod touch 5. Get it now on Amazon for $39.99.


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- January 13, 2014
- Posted by: Fola Daniel Adelesi
- Category: Business, Calling, Career, Customer service, Education, Leadership, Mentoring, Motivation, Nation Building
There was the story of a young lady who would always cut the fishes she bought in a particular way and when asked why she cut them, she would simply say that was how her mother cut them before frying. The person who asked the question was still curious and decided to go to the mother to ask why she was cutting the fishes that way. The mother also said her mother cut it that way before frying so she starting cutting her fishes that way. Thankfully grandma was still alive. So she was approached and asked why she would cut her fishes in a certain way before frying. Grandma responded by saying, 'I had a small frying pan and there was no way the fishes would fit in if I don't cut them that way.'
Interestingly the children did not understand why grandma did what she did but they already made it a habit to do it the way she would do it even though they had bigger frying pans and had no reason to cut their own fishes that way.
There are so many of us today who are cutting down our vision because we have seen other people cut down their vision. We believe that is the way things are done and we are doing things we cannot explain. The more interesting part is that we are also not asking questions that we should ask. We just go ahead and do what others are doing.
Imagine if these ladies had asked their mother why she was cutting the fish in a certain way. They would have been told that the frying pan was the issue and since they had a bigger one there would be no need to cut the fishes. Are you one of those cutting down on your vision today simply because others are also cutting down theirs?
There are those who are also cutting down their vision because of the economy. You should not cut down your vision because of the economy of the country that you are in. Someone once said that it is not the economy of the bush that determines what the lion will eat. Other animals may complain about not having enough grass to graze but the lion will always eat fresh flesh. They go out on daily basis for fresh meat even if other animals don't have enough to eat.
The story of the lion should encourage us to note that the economy of the nation should not determine how big or small our visions should be. We have to always dream big and work towards the big dream that we have in our hearts. One thing you must remember about working with a big dream is that there will be challenges. At some points it will look like it is not possible. You may also seem to be stuck. If you don't give in then you will eventually make headway with those dreams.
No matter what happens, you should not cut down your dreams to suit the economy of the nation. It may be your dream that will save the nation from its economic situation. By the time you now cut down the dream then the economic situation continues for longer than anyone can imagine.
When you look at circumstances to determine how big you can dream then you are already limiting the dream and the possibility of achieving it. I dare you to dream big. I encourage you to look away from circumstances. I charge you to follow that dream regardless of the size because the dream can be achieved regardless of the situation.
If you dream does not fit in a place, take your dream to another place. When that place becomes big enough to accommodate your dream then you may consider doing something there. Instead of acting like the grandma cutting the fishes because of the size of the frying pan, get a bigger frying pan for your dreams. Go to a place where your dreams are encouraged but never cut down on your dreams or vision!
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2017 Michelangelo International Wine + Spirits Awards Revealed
It's 2 weeks before the 2018 Michelangelo Wine Awards are revealed. Here's a reminder of how our wines did in 2017.
Published 18 October 2017
Du Toitskloof Wines was awarded two coveted Double Gold medals and another staggering four Gold medals at Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits Awards 2017.
Double Gold medals were awarded to both Du Toitskloof Dimension Red 2012 and the Cape Ruby 2010 port dessert wine, while the four Gold medals went to Du Toitskloof Pinotage 2016, Lands End Syrah 2015, Red Muscadel 2015 dessert wine and their premium Quest Méthode Cap Classique.
For 21 years Michelangelo International Wine and Spirits Awards have been hosting their annual competition, unique in South Africa, with an average of 1800 entries from South Africa and abroad. This year's event took place at the Longridge Wine Estate in Stellenbosch with a panel of judges representing 22 countries.
Du Toitskloof Dimension Red 2012 has become one of Du Toitskloof Wines' flagship products, winning a Double Gold medal in 2012, a Gold in 2015 and a Double Gold at the most recent Michelangelo Awards. This graceful, full-bodied red wine is a blend of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinotage with a lively pomegranate hue and aromas of prunes, dark berries, chocolate and cassis on the nose.
The other 2017 Double Gold winner was the Cape Ruby 2010 dessert wine. Ten years ago Du Toitskloof Cape Ruby 2005 took home a Silver medal at the Michelangelo Awards and clearly made a come back this year. This beautiful port wine is made using grapes from three classic Portuguese varietals; Tinta Barocca, Souzao and Touriga Naçional and with those alluring smoky prune aromas and whiffs of herbs and spices, one can only understand why it took a double whammy home this year.
Moving on to the first of the four Gold awards, the Du Toitskloof Pinotage 2016 has made its 2015 Double Gold predecessor proud by taking its own award this year. This medium-bodied red wine is dark ruby in colour and takes you on a trip of ripe plums, cherries, chocolate, soft scents of dried banana and sweet, oaky vanilla.
New kid on the block, the Lands End brand from Elim on the South Coast, was obtained by Du Toitskloof Wines in 2016. This year the Lands End Syrah 2015 took its first medal back to the Breedekloof valley and we think that you should keep your eye on this one as it distinguishes itself as unique from the rest of the crowd - just as its label subtly suggests.
If you like "soetes" (as the locals like to call it), Du Toitskloof was awarded Gold for another of their dessert wines, the Red Muscadel 2015. This is the second year in a row that Du Toitskloof Red Muscadel takes home Michelangelo Gold. The undeniable quality that shows with every smooth and lingering finish, leaves one's senses tingling with sweet raisin perfumes, notes of honey, roses, tropical mango and litchi flavours.
Finally, we celebrate our premium Quest Méthode Cap Classique that was awarded its first Michelangelo Gold Award since being launched. This crisp sparkling wine is 100% Chardonnay and abounds with hints of citrus and fruit-driven aromas.
Congratulations to Chief winemaker Shawn Thomson and his team at Du Toitskloof Wines for this marvellous achievement in producing top quality wines and drawing attention once again to the Breedekloof Valley and all her potential as she slowly awakens.


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Highland Lake Cove: Meeting Our Longing For Community
Highland Lake Cove
Meeting Our Longing For Community
by Jana Amsellem
It all started with a letter. In June of 2016, we wrote:
My daughter, twelve at the time, and I had recently attended a four-day workshop with Charles Eisenstein at the Sanctuary in the Pines at Highland Lake Cove in Flat Rock, North Carolina. Our family has unschooled for several years now, which is a style of education that follows the internal motivation of the individual, creating an environment that supports and empowers their learning instead of following a predetermined curriculum. During this retreat that was filled with people who were double, triple, and quadruple her age, she was more at home than she ever was in a classroom full of kids her age. We both felt a strong connection to the land and the types of people that gathered on it, either for workshops, retreats, or to live.
Because of this experience, the very first person we sent the letter to was Kerry Lindsey – founder of Highland Lake Cove, and he responded immediately. Just a couple days later, we met Kerry at the community building at the Cove—a place called Treska's Porch, named after Kerry's 92-year-old mother who lives on the property.
Typical of someone who is in the midst of several projects, including many that are his own inventions, Kerry was appropriately preoccupied. He texted to change our meeting place twice just on our way to the property. But once we met, it didn't take long to learn that the vision Kerry had been holding – and steadily building – for over 30 years was a perfect match and perfect timing for what we were seeking.
Kerry described the history of Highland Lake and how he was in the fourth of seven phases of the grand plan on the stunning 200 acre property, which includes a 30-acre lake. The first phase included developing Highland Lake Inn and Season's, a garden to table restaurant. The second phase focused on building a 130-home residential neighborhood with careful consideration for social design—closer lots, porches open to sidewalks, and fifty percent permanent open space. The third phase included the development of both waterfront and garden hamlet vacation and retreat cottages.
Throughout these first three phases, program development was a big piece, including maker/artisan programs and community tools (decision-making processes, conflict resolution, etc.). For example, community tools played a big part in the Sanctuary in the Pines project, where participants of Open Door Teachings built the Sanctuary as an opportunity to practice cooperation and creativity in awareness. This beautiful 1,200 square foot timber-framed meeting space with cathedral ceiling, Palladian windows, and a wrap-around porch nestled in a woodland area of Highland Lake Cove invites the senses to participate with nature. It was in and around this building that my daughter and I fell in love with the property, which is why we sent our letter to Kerry before anyone else, though we'd not yet met him.
While the decades of development and evolution Kerry presented left us amazed, the real magic was yet to come. As the story unfolded, it was obvious how Kerry had been influenced by people like Frederick LaRoux, author of Reinventing Organizations; John McKnight, author of Abundant Community; Ken Wilber's Integral Theory; Patricia Albere, founder of Evolutionary Collective; and (of course) Charles Eisenstein, author of The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know is Possible.
In phase four, Highland Lake Cove begins to focus much more on "Community 4.0" as Kerry calls it. Building upon the foundation provided by the infrastructure and program development in the first three phases that created things like World Café: Collaboration in Community Series; Speaking Circles: Present Company Series; Art of the Feast: Supper Club Series; Sociocracy (holistic, consent-based governance) workshops; and more. It is now time to bring all of these community tools together and begin to implement them.
Built into the very fabric of Highland Lake Cove is the recognition that when we have to go one place for education, another to purchase food, another to work, and yet another to "go home," it can create a disconnected, car-based, and stressful lifestyle where one never really feels completely at home anywhere.
Our family fell drastically out of love with the traditional model of schooling several years ago. Since then, we've been able to create a microcosm of the way we'd like to see humans approach education within our own family. Without the support of the surrounding culture, though, this model (while still undeniably healthier for our family than the traditional model) doesn't come close to offering the opportunities that it potentially could.
So, when we discovered that, at Highland Lake Cove, the mission is under way to build a community where all of the basic necessities of life—food, shelter, education, and providing a meaningful service to the world (aka "work")—are all interconnected, we rejoiced, as we believe that's a huge part of the remedy for a life of separation. In our vision of the more beautiful world our hearts know is possible, all of these different aspects of life must support and promote each other. In the transition from a life of separation to a life of interconnectedness, everything from laws and governance to community design, education, and our food sources have to work together, or they won't work at all.
Kerry explained that one of the first steps to creating this level of community involved beginning a long process to get zoning laws amended so that residences, businesses, education, and farming are no longer relegated to different areas of the county and can instead be woven together in one walkable community. An important piece that we hadn't even considered.
Another necessity is to design in a way that supports—both materially and non-materially—those who are discovering, testing, and developing the technologies that will help heal our planet and ourselves. The Cove is developing one version of this "new paradigm campus" as well as partnering with existing universities. For two years, groups of college students have been coming to the Cove to develop a solid connection between what they do and why they do it. Plenty of hands-on experience in a setting that fosters curiosity, creativity, and a connection to nature and self can be a powerful bridge between thinking about what one wants from life and knowing one's purpose. The stories and testimonials that come from both students and faculty are transformational.
This new paradigm campus is also a way for retirees and others to invest in a community that truly gives them a "rich" life. They get what they want and need the most—connection, relevance, and meaning—while knowing that they're giving back in a meaningful way. From sponsoring classes and investing in rental units to easing into active retirement by doing and teaching what they love, there are many ways to support this work.
The aim is to design back into community life all of the key elements that have been commoditized out: to go from daycare, school, offices, and nursing homes to a community where the elders share wisdom through storytelling; where kids learn naturally from each other, apprenticeships, and taking risks; where you begin discovering, developing, and living your life's purpose from a very young age; where the question is not, "what do you want to be when you grow up?" but rather, "who are you now?"; and where your job also happens to be your passion, mission, purpose, and your gift to the world.
One perfect example of this is Kerry's mother Treska, who, in a typical American family, might be in a nursing home—almost a necessity in a way of living where every part of life is separate from the rest. She needs assistance, but she also has a fierce independence, fiery spirit, and intense love for nature and animals. So, her apartment on the property is next to the goat pasture, the greenhouse, and the chicken/turkey/goose yard. It even has an aviary attached so that she can interact with her favorite animals—fan-tailed pigeons—right from her kitchen window. She has multiple generations checking in on her, bringing and sharing meals with her several times a day. She has visitors from the community who come to sit and love to hear her stories. As the seventh of eleven children, her family fled the Nazis in Belgium when she was fifteen. Her stories of struggle and triumph, including her journey to the mountains of Western North Carolina, where she married, raised four children, and became a celebrated artist and author, all have room to be honored in this way of community life.
Because what Highland Lake Cove is developing is embedded in the larger culture that needs change, a big focus is to have people come to the Cove from all over to learn the skills and tools required to build a world of interconnectedness and to spread "Community 4.0 seeds" everywhere. From introductory levels to deep practice, people can come to the Cove to learn basics like cooking from the garden, artful shelter, and primitive woodworking as well as community tools, such as Sociocracy and conflict resolution, and even entrepreneurial skills. Regardless of form, each offering is fundamentally a vehicle that can be utilized for deepening awareness and unfolding a richer life. How the Cove designs and leads every aspect of these programs is informed by this dedication and a life-long passion for helping people birth their gifts, especially in the context of creating community and small businesses.
Some come for a quiet, personal retreat. Some come to rent space for their own events. Others come for their first taste of community at this level. And of course, some may decide to stay for the benefit of raising kids in this environment, for meaningful work, or to age in place. Whether they're looking for a "tiny" starter home, shared housing, or a more traditional model, it all works together at the Cove. This environment allows for several "villages" within the community, offering a wide range of levels of involvement.
It all comes down to Real Food, Real People, and Real Places, creating a place and offerings that support and facilitate our collective evolution from separation to unity.
Needless to say, shortly after we met Kerry for the first time, our family moved to the Cove. We are doing exactly what we always dreamed of; we are using our collective gifts and talents to build a new and richer, more interconnected way of life.
My oldest son gets to apprentice, learning masonry and other hands-on skills that bring him great joy. My youngest son loves nothing more than working with his dad in the community woodshop here or playing games with community members, particularly chess with the set he carved by hand based on the mentoring of an elder from the residential community here. Watching all of my kids connect with the people here so naturally and seeing each of us to be able to contribute in meaningful ways confirms that we landed in exactly the right place. §
Jana Amsellem is the program director at Highland Lake Cove, a freedom-loving unschooling mom to three amazing humans, community builder, and website developer. She's passionate about civil rights for children and elders as well as bringing people, tools, and resources together to turn life into a work of art. She can be reached at jana.amsellem[at]gmail.com.


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The idea is that it's a camera you wear on a lanyard around your neck, and it automatically shoots about 2,000 photos a day while you go about your daily activities. According to their website, these will be the best possible images from that day.
This seems neat for a couple of reasons. For one thing, it frees the user up from worrying about capturing a shot of an event. They can simply live the experience and have it recorded for them automatically. Secondly, this camera could potentially capture things that the person may not notice themselves. I've found no mention anywhere on their site or elsewhere about the quietness of the camera. Hopefully it's not making loud clicky noises all day long.
I think that the future is going to be full of methods like this for recording people's entire lives automatically, whether it will truly be useful for us or not. This is just the beginning. It might even sound creepy to an adult today, but the kids growing up with this stuff will more and more often see this as a normal activity.
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In 2011, having been lovengly restored, I returned the Green Machine to it's former glory cycling from Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), through Vietnam and China to Hong Kong. At the outset I was apprehensive, but through perseverance I gained conviction. By overcoming challenges along the way, I came to realise that adventure is as much about discovering yourself as it is exploring new landscapes and cultures. Riding the Green Machine, my progress had a tangible quality. The further I rode, the more I felt a sense of purpose.
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Compassionate and insightful, Ruschelle strives to create an individualized treatment plan for each client. In addition to her downtown office, Ruschelle also offers the convenience of remote video sessions. She graduated from Columbia University with a Master's in Social Work.
Anxiety – Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression – Providing support and promoting healing through hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Lyme disease – Dealing with a diagnosis of Lyme disease, adjusting to a new normal, impact on family, advocacy with medical team, creating a safe space to process feelings
Sports psychology – Navigating mental roadblocks to physical goals; optimizing personal and team performances
Trauma – Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Work stress – Managing overwhelming stress and expectations; increasing effective ways of restoring and maintaining emotional stability and health; addressing challenging relationships with coworkers and bosses
General expertise
Anger management – Addressing sudden outbursts of anger or sustained resentment; developing healthy anger expression and outlets
Bipolar disorder – Developing coping and preventive strategies to stabilize extreme mood swings, including manic and depressive episodes; increasing effective strategies to regulate emotions and maintain a healthy daily routine
Career counseling – Support around personal and professional growth; clarifying goals and steps to building a fulfilling career and meaningful work-life balance
Chronic illness – Receiving a diagnosis; adjusting to lifestyle and medication changes; coping with related changes in mood, emotions, and relationships; managing symptoms and stress
Couples counseling – Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love
Existential challenges – Supportive exploration of meaning and purpose in one's life; finding one's path in the face of existential anxiety, dread, and feelings of meaninglessness
Life transitions – Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Personality disorders – Support reducing emotional suffering and addressing relationship challenges
Race and cultural identity – Exploring topics of racial, cultural, and ethnic background as it relates to one's family origins and personal identity
Academic issues – Adjusting to college; managing developmental and emotional challenges in school; balancing schoolwork and personal life
Caregiver stress – Feeling overwhelmed, isolated and tired related to caring for a loved one. Difficulty relaxing, poor sleep, losing interest in activities you used to enjoy.
Compulsive behavior – Includes nail biting and hair pulling/trichotillomania (recurrent, irresistible urges to pull out body hair)
Divorce – Navigating challenges of divorce, particularly when there has been infidelity, deception, or abuse
Family issues – Helping parents with their own issues within the context of supporting children; helping young adults navigate family issues
Medical professionals' mental health – Support navigating work-related expectations and stress; addressing issues of burnout, hierarchical pressures, and vicarious trauma
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) – Using exposure and response prevention to help clients confront OCD, e.g. concern with and/or fear of germs and becoming 'contaminated'
Perinatal mental health – Addressing issues specific to women and families during the pregnancy and postpartum period, including postpartum depression and anxiety
Ruschelle is not in-network with any insurances.
Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.
Out-of-pocket fees
Initial session: $250 (50min)
Ongoing sessions: $200/session (50min)
Sliding scale: Ruschelle does not offer a sliding scale, but other clinicians at her group practice, A-NU Therapy Group, do.
Therapist's note: Ruschelle can provide you with paperwork for your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement.
Message to clients
"The relationship between you and your therapist is the most important indicator of success. Contact me today to see if we are a good fit."
Treatment approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy that uses mindfulness and behavioral activation to help people learn strategies to live life more in the present, more focused on important values and goals, and less focused on painful thoughts, feelings and experiences. (learn more)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)In cognitive behavioral therapy, you work with a therapist in a structured way, attending a limited number of sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps you become aware of inaccurate or negative thinking, so you can view challenging situations more clearly and respond to them in a more effective way. (learn more)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a cognitive behavioral treatment that often used to treat disorders such as substance dependence, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, and particularly chronic borderline personality disorder. It teaches skills such as mindfulness, pain tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotional regulation. (learn more)
Existential Therapy Existential therapy is a therapy approach that both embraces human potential and recognizes human limitation. The breadth of existential theory falls into four major themes, which it sees as the root of most psychological problems: 1) Death, 2) Freedom (& Responsibility), 3) Isolation, and 4) Meaninglessness. (learn more)
Gestalt TherapyIn gestalt therapy, self-awareness is key to personal growth and developing full potential. The approach recognizes that sometimes this self-awareness can become blocked by negative thought patterns and behavior that can leave people feeling dissatisfied and unhappy. (learn more)
HypnotherapyHypnotherapy is guided hypnosis, or a trance-like state of focus and concentration achieved with the help of a clinical hypnotherapist.
Internal Family SystemsIFS is a type of therapy that views the mind as a combination of relatively discrete subpersonalities each with its own viewpoint and qualities that interact with one another. IFS aims to understand how these collections of subpersonalities are organized and promote harmony among them. (learn more)
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) is a time-limited psychotherapy that focuses on interpersonal issues, which are understood to be a factor in the genesis and maintenance of psychological distress. The targets of IPT are symptom resolution, improved interpersonal functioning, and increased social support. (learn more)
Mindfulness Based Stress ReductionMindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBCR) brings together the healing benefits of meditation and yoga to reduce stress, anxiety, and autonomic responses. (learn more)
Mindfulness PracticesMindfulness practices include but are not limited to developing awareness, attention, and remembering. In mindfulness-informed therapy, clients develop tools to become aware of what is occurring within and around them, so they can begin to untangle from mental preoccupations and difficult emotions. Self-acceptance and compassion are also core elements of mindfulness-informed therapy. (learn more)
Motivational interviewing Motivational interviewing is a form of collaborative conversation for strengthening a person's own motivation and commitment to change. It is a person-centered counseling style for addressing the common problem of ambivalence about change by paying particular attention to the language of change. It is designed to strengthen an individual's motivation for and movement toward a specific goal by eliciting and exploring the person's own reasons for change within an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion. (learn more)
Sensorimotor TherapySensorimotor Psychotherapy is a body-centered approach that aims to treat the somatic symptoms of unresolved trauma. Traumatic experiences may become trapped deep within the body, and therapists trained in this modality can help an individual begin to heal by helping that person re-experience, in a safe environment, the physical sensations associated with a traumatic event. (learn more)
Supportive TherapySupportive psychotherapy is used primarily to reinforce a patient's ability to cope with stressors by giving clients the opportunity to express their feelings and thoughts about the issues. Clinicians help patients learn how to move forward and make decisions or changes that may be necessary to adapt, either to an acute change, such as the loss of a loved one or severe disappointment, or to a chronic situation, such as an ongoing illness. (learn more)
YogaUsing specific postures, breathing practices, and meditation techniques to ease suffering and release life's traumas and losses. (learn more)
Education and work experience
A-NU Therapy Group, Founder
Ruschelle Khanna & Associates, Founder
Fibromyalgia Summit, Founder
Institute for Family Health
Columbia University, MSW
New York University, SIFI Certification


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Youth Space & Urban Transformation
An AIA Europe Conference on Architecture and Urbanism
Pristina, Kosovo | April 5th - 8th, 2018
Friday, 6th April 2018
City Officials Speak
Officials from the Mayor's Office and the Ministry of Spatial Planning will speak about the past, present, and future of Pristina, and the importance of committing to sustainable development and quality public spaces in the city with the largest youth population in Europe.
Youth Initiatives For Urban Change: Panel Discussion and Site Visit
Speakers from the Kosovo Architecture Foundation will discuss alternative approaches to urban design and regeneration of public spaces through programs directly involving the city's youth. They will also lead a site tour of the Kosovo National Library, for which they helped secure the recent Getty Foundation "Keeping It Modern" Grant.
Young International Offices Focus New Lens on Pristina
In recent years, a number of international firms with ties to Kosovo have been contributing to the dialogue about rebuilding Pristina, bringing not only international knowledge and expertise but also fresh ideas for solving urban issues through quality design. The London-based practice 4M Group designed the Kosovan Pavillion at the 13th Venice Architecture Biennale and will present their current work in and outside of Pristina.
Saturday, 7th April 2018
Building Democracy
: Educating Youth Through Heritage
Cultural Heritage without Borders Kosovo (CHwB), an independent non-governmental organization dedicated to rescuing and preserving tangible and intangible cultural heritage affected by conflict or disasters, will discuss its work and recents efforts to make Heritage part of the teaching curricula in Kosovo. CHwB sees its work as a vital contribution to building democracy and supporting human rights.
Building For Youth: A Model School
With support from the World Bank, Kosovo has built a model school, for a model education environment. The building uses recyclable materials and houses over 1,000 elementary school students. The local architecture firm Urban Plus will present the project and lead a guided tour of the project.
Building Landmarks: A City Walking Tour
Conference Participants will be led on a city walking tour of Pristina City Center focusing on diverse architectural landmarks - including Modernist and Ottoman Era Buildings. They will also visit the Kosovo Ethnological Museum and its compound.
Building Bridges: A New Generation of Leadership
No city in Europe has changed as much in the past 25 years as Tirana, the capital of Kosovo's neighboring country Albania. Its 38 year-old Mayor Erion Veliaj is changing it further through forward-thinking green initiatives, mobilizing citizens and youth organizations to help. Mayor Veliaj will discuss Tirana's successes and how the region can work together for a sustainable future.
Sunday, 8th April 2018
The Power of Young Professionals
The Kosovan practice ANARCH is responsible for the re-purpose, re-use and transformation of a socialist-era factory building into a contemporary studio and office space for National TV Studio KlanKosova. KlanKosova is a newly founded TV Studio, mainly comprised of young professionals, that by using a non-traditional approach, managed in a short time to make it the best national TV in Kosovo, breaking old stereotypes about traditional National TV.
Monday, 9th April 2018 – Optional Monday Extension
Tours of Heritage Buildings and Prizren Castle
The Monday Program is an optional add on extension (separate registration required) offering a tour of Prizren Castle and other historical sites. The tour will focus on the recent restoration of the Prizren Castle that was undertaken by the Archaeological Institute of Kosovo and Cultural Heritage without Borders, with funding from the Ministry of Culture and the U.S. Embassy in Kosovo.


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A stock bonus plan is an incentive plan under which employees are compensated with shares of their employer's stock. The arrangement is classified as a qualified retirement plan, so it is subject to the mandated rules for retirement plans, such as the prohibition on withdrawals prior to age 59 1/2, with minimum required distributions beginning at age 70 1/2. There can also be no discrimination in favor of highly compensated employees.
The arrangement is similar to a profit sharing plan, except that the employer's contributions into the plan are not necessarily based on its profitability. The maximum contribution is 25% of each employee's annual compensation. These contributions are tax-deductible for the employer. Employees can gain from any appreciation in the stock price, but the arrangement also puts them at risk of a stock price decline - which can be a major problem when a large part of their retirement savings is invested in one company.
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Reunited at last, Ruby and Scarlet have tried to mend their fractured relationship. But Scarlet's unwillingness to share what she did during her three week expedition has Ruby frustrated and Sean seething. When Ruby starts to remember events she never witnessed, it becomes clear that Scarlet's days of secrecy were far more nefarious than she let on.
As though that weren't enough, an enigmatic note and key entangle Ruby in an off-the-book murder investigation. Detective Alan Beauchamp will stop at nothing to uncover the truth surrounding the death of his mentor. But when he and Ruby attempt to retrieve the evidence necessary to solve the case, they soon find themselves in the killer's sights.
With unknown assailants after her and Scarlet's dark deeds surfacing, can Ruby survive long enough to find a way out of death's path, or will events already set in motion lead to her ultimate demise?
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Kiwanda Coastal Properties – Vacation Rental Management
"The Wave Catcher is an oceanfront home in the quiet gated neighborhood of Kiwanda Shores right on the beach in the sand. This home has amazing outdoor space to enjoy the beach. There are 2 spacious viewing decks leading directly to miles of pristine coastline. The master suite also looks right out onto the the beach and has a cozy gas fireplace.
Layout1st level entry has kitchen and dining area, back deck and beach access, master bedroom with king bed and full bath, 2nd bedroom with 2 queen beds , 3rd bedroom with queen bed and twin bed. Upstairs has living room with wet bar and double hideabed, full hall bath and oceanfront deck.
5 night minimum in summer.
Kiwanda Shores is a private gated neighborhood along the ocean front in Pacific City. Security, pride in ownership and peaceful enjoyment of the coastal experience is shared by Kiwanda Shores homeowners and renters alike. A low bank sandy beach slopes to the ocean from the Ocean Front homes. Beach access is available to the Second Row and Back homes.
This home is pet friendly for one or two dogs. Please let us know if you will be bringing a pet so that we can add the non-refundable pet fee of $10/night (maximum charge of $40/pet). Only well-behaved dogs are allowed. Pets are not allowed on the furniture, or left in the house unattended.
This home is built directly on a sand dune that leads to the beach. During winter storms the sand can quickly drift and accumulate around the property sometimes affecting the ocean view. Although we make every effort to remove the sand and preserve the view prior to your stay, the winter weather makes this difficult to predict and views may not be guaranteed.
Occupancy rules are strictly enforced and apply to the entire property during the stay. Additional day-use guests may be allowed with management pre-approval.
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Article by Joelle Laes. Part of our #MentallySound series, discussing mental health in music.
Monday – May 14th
I wake up as if I've just been given the biggest fright of the century. Turns out it's only my alarm.
I feel confused. Anxious. Almost in a state of panic. I need to rush and get to the airport.
After spending the weekend at El Topo Goes Loco and being home for two hours to pack before heading off to another gig to catch The Affect Heuristic again on Sunday, I had a slight panic when my Airbnb host failed to reply in a timely manner (according to my standards). I had a bit of a meltdown once back home and turned to the only people I know to keep me sane no matter what: the Punk Rock Women's group. Lots of love and reassurance later, I finally managed to fall asleep. This morning: still no reply. No time to call him, as I run for the train.
"You could be stuck an office with a guy wearing a tie telling you what to do. You are living the fucking dream," Richie Cooper (Eat Dirt.) comments on my obligatory Facebook airport-check in.
Am I? Living the dream? I can't tell as I'm stood queueing at Brussels Airport, stressed out to fuck. I haven't had a proper sleep in weeks (too many festivals and work); I still feel a bit fragile after the boozy blinding madness that was El Topo Goes Loco.
I could use a cuddle to be fair. Or a straight jacket. That might feel like I'm being hugged too? I don't know. I feel like I might cry.
I am tired, stressed out and alone. Why do I do this to myself? The pity party continues on and I contemplate sitting in a bathroom stall to have a cry. Could I still be hungover from the weekend? Or is this another case of post-trip-depression?
Whilst I make my way through border control, my phone buzzes. It's my Airbnb host. He confirms the booking and tells me where to find the keys. The tight feeling in my chest loosens a little bit. At least I won't be sleeping outside in a fort made of pizza boxes. I can breathe a little again.
Moments later I get a PM off a good friend: "Lovely to see you this weekend, don't have too much fun in Canada x" I sense a stupid grin appearing on my face. I feel my muscles relax as I think of where I'm headed and why I'm heading there.
I'm about to embark on an adventure some can only dream of, about to spend money I don't have on things that most adults consider irresponsible. Sometimes I think, should I be spending this much money on punk rock? Is It worth all the stress and anxiety?
Does my Mom worry? Absolutely. After all, if you are somewhere on your own, the only person you can rely on is yourself. But it is worth every ounce of stress it gives me. Like me, my Mom's come to accept that this is the only way I can make myself happy.
Never have I forged more genuine bonds with people as when I'm singing along to bands, surrounded by people who love them just as much as me. It doesn't matter if we don't live around the corner from each other, there is a connection there that some people will never understand. Looking into other people's eyes, seeing that moment of pure joy when they hear their favourite song. Watching bands pour their heart out on stage; these moments mean everything to me. In these moments I am truly happy. Continue reading "The Road to Pouzza Fest"


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We'll have what Christie Brinkley is having. The model and actress, who recently turned 65, shared photos from her latest trip to Turks & Caicos, where she owns a home, and it's just another reminder that she is an ageless wonder.
Fresh off her run in Broadway's Chicago, Brinkley kicked back by the shore in a string bikini for a series of four sexy snapshots.
"Early Morning Swim," she captioned the set. "Fish were jumping, pelicans swooping by and warm rays of sunshine... Just soaking it all in!"
Her pose was straight out of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, which she last posed for - with her two daughters - in 2017.
【ギャラリー】Christie Brinkley and daughter take the runway16
The post had her social media followers trying to soak up any tips on what she's doing to look so good.
"Are you even human?" asked one commenter.
Another posted, "A natural born goddess and still throwin' down at 65."
Yet another person wrote, "Father Time doesn't know you exist."
Of course, there was some speculation that she's had work done.
One person wrote, "She has had soooo much surgery you guys... This is not unassisted unless she is from another planet."
While Christie has said she's tried Botox and hated it, she's also said she uses Xeomin, which is similar, and does Ultherapy, a noninvasive treatment that uses ultrasound technology to tighten skin.
Christie, who has her own anti-aging skincare line, also follows a lacto-vegetarian diet and works out regularly doing yoga and the Total Gym.
She's on vacation at her beloved Caribbean home, which she said was "miraculously" spared during Hurricane Irma in 2017.
She's with her daughters, singer Alexa Ray Joel and model Sailor Brinkley Cook, for her stay in paradise.
- This article first appeared on Yahoo


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May 2019 in the Nursery
'I knew I couldn't make a living by keeping the farm'
by Ken Whelan
January 27 2018 4:00 PM
On Good Friday in 1992, Billy Kelly had a decision to make - continue the mixed enterprise at the family farm in Streamstown near Mullingar, Co Westmeath, or literally "branch out" and develop the 35-acre holding into a nursery, which was more in tune with his horticultural qualification.
He had just taken over the family farm after the passing of his dad Bill and it was a "poser" for the youngest of the seven Kelly siblings. Billy, who has a horticultural qualification from Warrenstown agricultural college, opted for the nursery and hasn't looked back since - despite some tough times for the enterprise during the financial collapse of 2008 and the desperately cold weather the midlands suffered in 2010, which nearly destroyed the business. But most of his stock goes to Irish and British nurseries and Billy is currently trying to expand his continental business with the help of Bord Bia.
"When I took over the farm it was a mixed operation and a bit of tillage but I knew I couldn't make a living and rear a family on the 35 acres," recalls Billy. "So I went into the nursery business and started off with three small polyhouses, gradually building the business up over the years."
At the moment, he is putting the finishing touches to a ¤700,000 five-acre extension to the nursery, which should cover the remaining acreage of his farm with his conifers, laurels and Portuguese laurels, which he produces for foreign and domestic markets on a strict 12-month cycle.
"We have a stong Irish market but we also have good customers in Britain and we are going to the international trade fair for plants in Essen, Germany to promote our nursery", says Billy - the trade fair is taking place this week. He admits to having some lucky and some unlucky times in business since that Good Friday in 1992
In conversation with Ken Whelan
Aerial view of Kelly's Nursery 2018
Earlier this month we hosted a trolley fair here in Kelly's Nursery, which proved a great success.
It was great to catch up with other suppliers and meet our customers! A huge thanks to all of you who came along on the day and we wish you all a successful season and hope our weather will be good to us!
A few photos of the day:
Verbena Penstemon Hidcote Blue Agapanthus
Cherry Laurel Kniphofia Dahlia
Croscosmia Miscanthus Zebrinus Echinacea
Rudbeckia Scabiosa Solanum
Geranium Rozanne Abies koreana Cedrus libani glauca


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What was your first day on a board like?
My first day on a board I was five years old but I remember falling a lot.
Perfect AK shred day?
up in the pass with a bunch of homies with bluebird skies and waste-deep pow.
All time favorite video part?
Probably Kazu's part in Capita's "DOA".
Biggest pet peeve in snowboarding?
When beginner skiers and snowboarders don't have any regard for anything around them.
What's great about snowboarding right now?
Everything about snowboarding is always great.
Who do you think is the best rider in snowboarding, past or present?
In my opinion, the best snowboarder past or present is probably scott stevens because of his creativity.
What are your goals for this season?
to film a full length backcountry part and hopefully expand my horizon with some companies.


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Join us for fun, rewarding events and a great community! With our 21 active volunteer chapters and Mobile Skills Crew program, there's always something happening on the Trail.
Events for March 31, 2018
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Waukesha/Milwaukee Chapter Evening Hike
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Walworth/Jefferson County Chapter Moon Light Hike
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I found this small book – not much bigger than a thick stack of postcards – in Vancouver last month, at a small, quirky shop called The Paper Hound. Helen Humphreys' The Frozen Thames was on a shelf marked "Books with Maps."
There is only one map in this beautiful volume: a section of one of the earliest printed maps of London, circa 1574. In it, the river is unfrozen and muddy, the quilt-squares of land, spring green – the same way the landscape looked when my husband and I hiked sections of the Thames Path Walk a year ago last May.
We followed a guide printed from the website before we left. Fumbling with the truncated instructions (I hadn't accounted for the different paper size in the UK), we relied on small blue path markers and my husband's nose for direction.
I didn't need a map to follow Humphreys' story, or rather, stories – forty of them, one for each of the forty times the Thames River has frozen solid. Taken together, they are what Humphreys calls "a long meditation on the nature of ice."
As I read, I scribbled notes, not about Humphreys' riveting text, but about an idea that's been turning in my head for the past several weeks. My story idea has nothing to do with rivers or ice, but as I read Humphreys' prose, the quality of her attention sharpened and suffused my own. I slowed down, considered the narrative choices she made, the material she eased from history, artefact and imagination, the connections she forged. Her techniques offer a guide of sorts, a way into envisioning my story. Her prose sets my own idea in motion.
In the postscript, Humphreys leaves us with snippets of Virginia Woolf's Orlando – a novel that begins on the frozen Thames. "This is a story," Humphreys writes, "that thaws the imagination, sets it spinning along a swift current of words."
As is The Frozen Thames. A book chock full of maps after all.