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Lady in the Street (Style)
Morning coffee and lunches with friends are one of my favorite things to get a little dressed up for! So that's why when I saw this feminine and light ASOS top, I knew it would be perfect for those sweet occasions. I created this lady-like look with my favorite lady feline Marie in mind and I love how easy it was to throw together! Feminine and whimsical detailing is what I always look for in my clothes and I think this outfit is such a perfect example of it!
When I first originally ordered this tank, I didn't have this precious purse to go along with it. I mainly bought the tank because I knew it would be easier to wear and it fit in with the rest of my clothing really well! However, one trip to BoxLunch (basically a trip down the rabbit hole) caused me to stumble on it and I KNEW I had to have it to create this outfit! I just loved the crispness of this look. The all white of it gives it such a dressy aspect even though it's super comfortable.
I'm pretty sure I have said this before, but my favorite way to add Disney to my outfits is with the accessories. I think you all are starting to notice that with my choice of backpack and purses! (; I also added a subtle nod to the feline aspect of this look with a cat eye makeup look and then some pink bracelets that mimicked a collar and tied in with the pink gingham bows on my shirt!
I didn't do much with this outfit, but I love the final impact it gives for a perfect Lady Street Style!
Now, I must go practice my arpeggios and pour that second cup of coffee.
I'm wearing... tank (ON SALE),bracelets (ON SALE), purse, eyeliner, pants (similar), shoes (similar)


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Each sleeve also displays a factoid from Planned Parenthood Action Fund about Romney's positions on women's health, such as "Romney would repeal the Affordable Care Act and end access to no co-pay birth control."
The condom wrapper states, "PROPER ATTIRE required for entry," a message from the condom manufacturer, Proper Attire.
Abortion-rights groups have played a prominent role in the Democratic convention as women's health issues take center stage in the race for the White House.
In a speech Thursday, PPAF President Cecile Richards said it is like "waking up in a bad episode of 'Mad Men'" to hear GOP leaders rail against her group.
"When Mitt Romney says he'll 'get rid of' Planned Parenthood, and turn the clock back on a century of progress, it has real consequences for the 3 million patients who depended on Planned Parenthood last year," Richards told the Charlotte crowd.
Anti-abortion-rights leader Marjorie Dannenfelser responded by calling Democrats "radically out of step with mainstream Americans" on abortion.
For weeks, the two parties have been exchanging blows over their official stances on the issue. The GOP platform would ban abortion in all cases, while Democrats' would allow it in all cases.
Planned Parenthood has also been a target for Republican lawmakers, who want to end its public funding over the abortion services it provides.
Ferrero said the PPAF condoms are especially popular this year because "our issues are much more prominent in this election than they have been in a very long time."
He said the group also distributed condoms in 2008, adding, "People love them."
This is not the first time PPAF's tactics have made a splash. Earlier this summer, the group sent a giant pack of birth control to follow Romney on the campaign trail.
In Charlotte, PPAF volunteers have been out in force, hoping passers-by will sign petitions or agree to receive emails.
The free condoms are also good for laughs, a group of volunteers told The Hill.
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Author's Note: All of the dogs featured in this blog have been adopted, with the exception of Lizzy, the first photograph.
I read an article awhile ago about compassion fatigue in animal welfare, and though the article was geared toward shelter workers, it struck a chord with me as well.
I often find ways to discount my feelings. I'm an expert at building emotional barriers to distance myself from traumas in my life, of which I've had an unfortunate number, but recently, the distance that I thought I was building is starting to cave in on me. As Joe put it, "You've been putting all that in the back of your mind and now the back of your mind is full and it's got nowhere to go."
The nightmares started about three months ago. I've suffered with night terrors all my life and I go through phases when they are sometimes worse than others. But these ones were different, these ones centered around shelter work. I remember one very vividly that still haunts me. A dog was being surrendered by his owner, and he was grabbing onto his owner's leg with his front paws like a child clinging to a parent's pants. He was yelping in terror, and a shelter staff member was pulling on his back legs to drag him into the kennel area. I was crying behind the camera while I tried to take frantic pictures of the dog. The owner walking away with the dog clinging on and the shelter staffer pulling on the dog's rear ripped the dog in half. I woke up screaming, sweating, shaking.
Obviously, this kind of thing does not go on in any shelter I know of, least of all the one I volunteer with, but the macabre had begun to seep into my psyche.
I stopped sleeping a couple months ago. I have been averaging between 2-4 hours of sleep a night, and none of it restful. Joe wakes me up many times a night, telling me I sound like I'm possessed, screaming and tossing. Shelby curls up close to me and when she can't wake me with her kisses, she scratches my face with her paws.
The panic attacks began a little less than a month ago. I would wake up from another nightmare, my heart racing, my whole body soaked in sweat, burning up. I had trouble controlling my breathing. It felt like my heart was going to explode. Most times, I run to the bathroom and throw up from the nausea. I lay in the tub with no water letting the cool porcelain calm me. I curl up in a ball and rock until I can calm my breathing. When I am calm enough, I stand up and many times, just the motion of my body causes me to begin again.
I do not volunteer at a "high kill" shelter like so many across the country. It is open access and while dogs do get euthanized, it's rare for a dog I've photographed to be put down. I'm not there every day like the shelter staff. I don't see the worst of it, I'm sure. I don't spend hours each week walking dogs or cuddling with kitties like some of the other volunteers. But I do spend hours upon hours in my studio (really our spare bedroom that Joe converted to an office for me) editing photos of dogs, never really knowing which one may be that rare one that doesn't make it out.
I used to feel like I didn't have the right to have these issues. I guess in some ways, I still do. I feel guilty that I'm complaining when so many others who suffer more are so silent. But then I read this, which is posted on the Petfinder website of all places. The thing that stuck with me was that the public needs to know. For those of us who work or volunteer in shelter/rescue, it seems shocking that the world of animal rescue is actually a very secret place, but it is.
We live in a society where it's "okay" to dump a dog at a shelter with no questions asked. Those of us in the rescue/shelter community see it time and time again, day in and day out. There are too many days I've been at the shelter where I've seen more dogs and cats coming in than going out. Sometimes it seems like we're the only ones who really care, so it's hard for us to say to someone who doesn't immerse themselves in this environment, "I'm so saddened by this." We're afraid. We're afraid that person is going to turn around and look at us and say, "It's just a dog, cat, rabbit, bird, horse, etc." We're afraid that they're going to say, "So just quit." We're afraid that they won't understand. Because a lot of them won't.
That's why it's so important to actually voice this, because we aren't alone, and we aren't the only ones who care, and it's not normal for us to suffer in silence because we're afraid other people will think less of our suffering because they're "just" animals.
I wrote a post on my photography website last night entitled, "Lighting Candles" where I described a ritual I have to help ease the pain, which I subsequently deleted because I voiced it and then decided to let it go, like the candles I light. There are other ways to help as well, but the most important thing is that we need to take care of ourselves, which many of us don't do because we're so focused on saving the lives of the animals in our charge. We can't save them if our souls have gone into hiding. I for one, know that I need to start making more time for myself away from Facebook, away from mini feeds full of drama and hate and blame. I need to make time for Joe and my dogs.
I find this especially difficult as an artist. The more I suffer, the more beautiful my work becomes. Suffering can become addictive for an artist, because you can quickly learn that it is only in the dark that you can pull out the light. But I know I need to start finding healthier ways to remove myself from the dark, to learn some emotional controls and boundaries. It's a work in progress, like all things.
What I really want to say though is this – compassion fatigue is real, and it's living and breathing in our shelters and rescues every day. If you're an animal welfare person, take care of yourself. If you're not, help take care of someone who works in animal welfare, because even if you believe it is "just" a dog, that person is still a person who is very seriously suffering.


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Taste of Laos Banquet 2015 Results
A big "thank you" to everyone who attended, volunteered at or made a donation to this year's fundraising dinner "Taste of Laos 2015"!
Thanks to your support, we have raised $4,700.
we have over $29,000 in the bank for the construction of a new 5-classroom school in Donesok village in Laos. That means we are now over 53% of the way to our goal of $55,000!
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The famous Khandala Rolls Royce has now started deteriorating - the windshield is broken, seats seem to have been unmounted, suspension has given way, number plates missing. Anyone knows the history of this Rolls - who owns it? I have a feeling this RR was featured in one of the BSM issues more than a decade ago and was mentioned to be some Talera's (of Talera Ford). Question is why is it left there to rot? Is there a dispute on the ownership? What would be the value of the car in "as is where is" condition? What kind of money needs to be spent to restore it to it's original state?
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That Buick is a beauty - wonder why it has been abandoned. The body condition looks pretty good and just needs a good wash. Any idea if it is on sale or abandoned?
Regarding the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow I posted above - found some rather interesting stories.
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Location seems to be a garage and going by this snap with radiator fan and few other stuffs on the rear seat, I doubt either it is awaiting spares or abandoned due to non availability of spares.
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There are 2 W124 Mercedes E Class (imported ones - pre facelift, pre 1995) which are probably on sale if anyone is interested. Both the cars are without engines and will be sold in as is where is condition. The cars are lying somewhere in Oshiwara. Just got to know about them a few days ago so thought I'll update this thread.
P.S. I do not know the owner nor the history of the cars.
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These were all spotted at the Taxi stand in LaxmiBai Nagar, near INA market.
There were a few more in broken condition.
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Sky Blue color 1978 VW Golf MK1
Hardly 100 meters from my home, there used to be this left hand drive 5 door hatch parked. Every Sunday morning, the gentleman owner (a very senior retired person from aviation industry) start this lovely car, take a short round of about a km and return home to park it. This was to keep the car in running condition. The terrible sound of the car and manner of this sound would make me feel how unhappy the pistons would be struggling to transmit the power in 2nd level of transmission (in which it was forced to run).
I was always a big fan of his car and wanted to click some pictures before it was too late. I indeed missed this "easiest" opportunity. Was this because I wasn't a BHPian then? Perhaps "yes".
Since, I too was maintaining an ol' 1987 Maruti Suzuki struggling for OEM SGP spares(brand new), I once asked this pepper and salt haired gentleman that how and from where was he managing to arrange spares for his '78 VW Golf MK1, to only to hear that some garages do "jugaad" (an improper but a practical workaround) and repair the old parts to make it workable and fit them again.
Later, as VW Polo was introduced in India, this gentleman was perhaps the first I know who bought one. I could easily make out his love for VW. The ol' Golf was still there besides two other cars he owned. Today, while I can still spot the VW Polo, I suppose its been 2-3 years since the Golf has vanished.
I will try to check with him on this whenever I happen to see him strolling around. I'd like to hear from him on how did he part with it? And if possible, will arrange some pictures to post here. Thanks.
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Some reasons that I can think of for most of the cars :
Does anyone on Team-BHP have an import/classic car that is rotting or dumped away or neglected?
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How are you! Off-topic, but, silently read thru your Duke 390 thread a few days ago. Congrats on your acquisition. Coming to the question, Yes! I do have a LHD MB 123D '79 lying idle. I would not say rotting away as the car is still washed once a week or so, but the availability of spares has made it quite un-driveable now. Contacted a few workshops in KL for restoration, but all quote a hefty fee. So its parked as it is, I hope to restore it to its former glory as it is very close to my dad. He loves it, even now, he says he is yet to come across a car with such a stability. So, if i may ask, why the question?
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Time is money, V12!
Owner with more money than time = abandoned car.
Owner with more time than money = abandoned car.
Few people have both (time + money).
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Thanks for the wishes Nikhil! The question was just like that to know reasons why anyone would keep their vehicle idle and unused. Obviously there are a lot of genuine reasons too. Glad to know that you are planning to restore yours and all the very best to you. The W123 series is one of my favorite Merc's. Could you post some pics if you don't mind.
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So you can add the damn NGT as another reason for many of the cars being dumped/neglected.
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Belongs to RTDC, Jaipur. These were government owned and henced should have been auctioned off a long time ago. Tax paid money of the citizens rotting away out of sheer ignorance and carelessness of incompetent government employees.
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Sad to see an iconic car like the Nissan 300ZX/Fairlady in such a state. Looks like a very buggered up car with 3 different wheels (one being a space saver). The 300ZX and the Toyota Corsa are MH registered cars - probably sold there and then dumped for major repair works.
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A funny thing happened today: Modest Needs received more than five times the normal donations from people coming from BenedictXVI.Com.
I'd like to think it has something to do with my understated good looks, which were revealed to me in an e-mail from a Today Show viewer this morning. But I suspect that people are simply gratified that I am not a pornographer.
I will never be a pornographer, so please keep helping Modest Needs.
I sent an e-mail to Pope Benedict XVI's new e-mail address today asking if the church wants the domain. I am concerned that my "Subject: Free Domains" email might not get through the Holy See's spam filters.
While I am waiting to hear from the Vatican (which has to be the strangest phrase I have ever written in my life), I am donating the pope domains and my site's ad revenue from this crazy week to Modest Needs. I'm working together with founder Keith Taylor to host them. His unique one-emergency, one-family-at-a-time charity has helped 1,500 individuals and families since its launch in 2002.
Thanks, everyone. And to answer the questions from Tina in Fort Myers, Florida: 1. Clubman Art-Rim glasses. 2. Yes that is my real hair. 3. No I will not send you a lock of it because it would be a great color for your guest bedroom.


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Ninety % of American cities endured falling residence prices within the first quarter as first – time dwelling – consumers in search of bargains have been the foremost affect in the market. These embody Las Vegas; Tucson, Arizona; Camden, New Jersey; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and New Haven, Connecticut. With few houses in the marketplace, nationwide prices in December rose by probably the most in 2 1/2 years, in accordance with the most recent Case-Shiller index. Areas that saw value increases of a minimum of 20 % include Jovita/West Hill Auburn, Federal Way, Sodo/Beacon Hill, Shoreline, Kenmore, the Eastside space south of Interstate 90, West Bellevue and Redmond.
For many who already reside in California but are looking to downsize and hate the various of moving out of state these cities are value a glance too. Downtown Seattle and the Renton-Highlands/Kennydale space have been the one places where prices decreased, whereas dwelling costs in North Seattle and Burien increased only slightly. A two-bedroom condominium runs at around $800 which is exceptionally low-cost for California.
Even with the economic system being as dangerous as it is. I'm a city boy from Michigan looking to set up everlasting camp in a small city exterior of LA ideally inside distance of San Diego. While residents in King and Snohomish counties are used to seeing residence prices attain report heights , Thursday's data confirmed that Pierce County is booming, as nicely.
Most economists count on dwelling prices to rise around 5% this 12 months, before rising at around three% over the next few years. In 2007 prices in booming Alberta rose above prices in Ontario for the first time and, in the identical vein, prices in Calgary rose above these in Toronto. That market is softening a bit as costs have skyrocketed and real comps are laborious to get.
Costs within the metropolis have also doubled within the final five years, and have climbed $60,000 in the last 12 months. In San Francisco alone, the median price paid in January was $1,067,500, down 5.1 % from December and down 9.2 percent from January of final 12 months. Both regionally and statewide, dwelling costs are rising about twice as fast because the nationwide common.


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VCE drew on statistics compiled by the International Data Corporation to support its recommendation. The organization recently concluded that Vblock allows for significantly accelerated data center deployment times and can greatly reduce operational and incidental maintenance costs. In addition to decreasing overall costs by as much as half, Vblock innovation has been known to reduce data center downtime by 96 percent.


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Tips for saving money on your prescription for glasses. Post your ideas.
To save money on your next pair of prescription glasses, especially if, like me, you're not wild about the thin titanium frames that are being pushed right now (I gave in one time, over protests, and broke them within 36 hours-sigh), go to Dollar General and get a pair of reading glasses in your intensity and remove the lenses. Take the frames to your eye doctor and he will fit your new prescription lenses to the frames. My recent cost for new glasses was only $59.00, and I got sturdier frames to boot! Hope this helps.
By Janet45101 (02/01/2005)
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I have found that it is better to not have vision insurance. The only optometrists on the plan often have limited choices of frames. Only the cost of the cheapest frame is covered and so most of the cost is out of pocket. Also, eye exams are covered by the insurance but the exams are inexpensive anyway at the larger outlets. I have to try on many glasses to get a pair that is both attractive and comfortable. At the outlets there are thousands and no one pressures me to buy or hovers over me while I look asking me, "Did you decide?" (08/31/2007)
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I have to say that I love Anthologies. And that ALL the proceeds benefit a program to help our veterans made me all the more excited to check out this book. I loved all the stories to be honest. The first was my favorite, just the first chapter had my wiping the sweat off my lip… HOT. This was a very quick read for me and introduced me to all new authors that I really look forward to checking out.
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It's the weekend before Christmas, and honestly, we haven't got time to fuck around. No time for love, Dr. Jones! So please enjoy my entirely unrelated Christmas gifs scattered throughout the proceedings, and let's get to it!!
Oh, shit, wait.
See, I say NO TANGENTS, GUYS! and then Facebook announces today that you'll be able to search for events by area, browse by category and location and have all these other enhanced features that basically amounts to a comprehensive event listing. All that guff about the alt weekly needing to do it and the solution was under our noses the whole time! Thank goodness I didn't take that commenter's suggestion to go to school to learn programming and build a listings database so that I could BE USEFUL FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE. Anyway, this upgrade is a real thing that happened, though it's not live on my phone yet. SO, lucky you, you can go do more productive shit than sitting around here getting dumber by reading these words - though I do hope you'll stay with me for the curative and effervescent properties of this here web tonic. OK, now I'm done, here we go:
Friday, December 18
We talked about Jeff Beam's album release show with Nat Baldwin at One Longfellow Square, and we talked about Come Together with Sea Level, Worried Well, Eldemur Krimm, Eyenine, Sorcha Cribben-Merrill and the Ghosts of Johnson City at Portland House of Music, but what we haven't yet touched upon is the OTHER big local thing going on tonight, which is Lovers of Fiction's album release party at SPACE with Perfect Hair and Leveret. I don't know a ton about Lovers of Fiction, I've not yet seen them so it's hard to write about them, but their bandcamp page leads me to believe they are a nice straightforward indie rock band, yes sir, made up of a USM professor and his former students, which sounds way creepier than it probably is, and after listening to the three songs they have posted there, I got "Punk Rock Girl" by the Dead Milkmen stuck in my head, so take away from that what you wish. I guess it's that atonal singing thing. Anyway, this is at SPACE, go early enough to see Leveret and Perfect Hair, they will both rock your ham hocks. HAHAHAHA THAT MEANS YOUR BUTT I'M TOTALLY TALKING ABOUT YOUR BUTT.
Competish is hot tho. I bet it will be tough for the cool kids to decide between LoF and that Beam/Baldwin combo. Pro tip, cool kids: DO BOTH. Quick aside: I love how these cool kids find that it is cool to get up close to the stage and really engage with the music, I think that's great - but I think it's unfortunate that dancing and having a good time and generally not being self-conscious is sacrificed for this enthusiastic attention to the music. Cool kids, I want you to know: I'm behind you - physically, but you know what, also emotionally - and I'm probably back here drinking a drink and dancing a little bit and thinking about how your suspenders and manpris and Steve Zissou hat are ridiculous because I am very, very old, BUT YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME to come and relax and dance with the olds. I promise, you'll remember enough to impress your friends - trust me, they don't care. Your authenticity as a music fan won't be compromised if you spend 3 minutes not paying attention. You could be like, "dude hollowed out a huge ass winter turnip he grew in his yard and played it like a djembe" and most people would be like, HAHAHA OH NO NOW I HAVE FOMO but the truth is they don't give any shits about the music. Anyway, relax guys. Grab a goddam daiquiri and let's have a conversation in the back of the room for 30 seconds and then you can get back to being intensely focused.
Geno's has Stillborn Condition, Devil's Night Out and Loki, which is a heavy metal show, I guess stoner metal given that Stillborn Condition's facebook page urges you to come to this show to "hang out, drink, smoke trees, and listen to some great local music," and I bet I know which part of that will never happen inside of Geno's on JR's watch (the smoking trees part, duh - bands both old and new, it's never a good idea to advertise illegal drug use at your show in a venue. Don't do that, this isn't 1987). Both Stillborn Condition and Devil's Night Out are brand new bands playing their first shows. I was at the studio when Devil's Night Out were recording a new song a couple of months ago, and they're good at what they do (playing stoner metal). Also, apparently both drummers from these bands are celebrating their birthdays. There is a lot going on here, get hella baked bro (at home) and go check it out.
Z Dance Club has what appears to be… a rave? Is this a rave, you guys? Pretty sure it's a rave. The last Plague of the year is at Asylum with DJs ZNUH and Scavenger. I don't know what's at Salvage because they refuse to update their web site for December and I feel bad bugging Johnny again to find out what they have, but I'll update this when/if I find out. Flask has Friction Fridays, Empire has The Wayyback which is a funk/soul DJ night, Blue has Shanna Underwood, Martin England and the DuPont Brothers, and Dogfish has jazz with LQH.
Saturday, December 19
Poland Street House has an early show with Greef and a handful of touring rock bands from around New England. There's a band on this bill named Experimental Santa. I'd like to see Experimental Santa. Maybe I will, maybe I will.
Mayo Street Arts has Stämbandet, which is a nordic acapella group who will be performing nordic yule songs. Nordic yule songs! I'm very interested in this, I must go. Maybe I can meet someone who will celebrate hygge with me.
The Bob Charest Band is at PHOME, Flask has Future Classic 2 year anniversary, Dan Knusen and Glade Swope are performing a Christmas show at Strange Maine, Jonathan Theory is DJing at Styxx, A Space for Grace has an art show with some local DJs, Empire has Shutdown Brown which is a Maine funk band that looks like they're not from Portland though I don't really know, and Blue has Jazz at the Blue.
Geno's tonight has a benefit for 165 Brackett Street with Sylvia, Manic Abraxas, All Night and Stone Crown. 165 Brackett Street burned down just last month so all proceed from this show are going to the former residents, who lost their homes. There's raffle too where you can win some super cool shit like a $500 tattoo gift certificate from Chris Dingwell (WANT SO HARD) or even some art made by me. It's Christmas. Share the wealth and the giving spirit to help our neighbors.
Ok everyone, we won't see each other again before the High Holy day here in this great nation, so please, as you are celebrating with loved ones, remember to drive safely and not drunkly, be kind to the people who have to work on Christmas to serve you (or if you have to work, remember we're all thinking of you) and don't be upset if you don't get the cha cha heels you were hoping for. There's always next year.
Merry and shit, y'all.


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By ED BARK
Cable's syfy channel has just announced a new slate of original movies, some with titles that seem certain to come knockin' at Emmy time.
We're going to list six actual films either in the can or in development, plus the network's shorthand descriptions of them. We'll also mix in four fakes from the easily divined, decomposing mind of Uncle Barky. See if you can tell the difference. Phonies will be identified at the bottom below another monster picture.
1. Mongolian Death Worm -- A treasure hunter who has been searching for a tomb containing Genghis Khan's treasure teams with a humanitarian UN health worker to stop the Mongolian Death Worms, awakened by experimental oil drilling in the Mongolian desert.
2. Mothman -- The legendary West Virginia monster returns to exact revenge on five childhood friends who covered up an accidental killing.
3. Wink Martindale's Toupee Must Die!!! -- The fabled game show host has his wig flipped during a swirling windstorm. It then goes on a wanton killing spree.
4. Mega Piranha -- An unusual alliance tries to stop a mutant strain of giant ferocious piranhas that have escaped from the Amazon and are eating their way to Florida.
5. Bait Shops From Hell -- A meteor shower hits an idyllic seaside town, turning fishing worms into giant, flesh-eating boas.
6. Sharktopus -- Genetically engineered as a stealth weapon, a shark/octopus hybrid escapes captivity and goes on a killing rampage.
7. Stonehenge Apocalypse -- When the giant stones of Stonehenge begin to move and cataclysms occur all over the earth, only a fringe radio talk show host who's an expert in UFOlogy figures out that the ancient monument is really alien technology.
8. Revenge of the Killer Bucky Badgers -- A bratwurst spiked with radioactive dust from a sinister Maryland Terrapin turns the friendly University of Wisconsin mascot into a salivating, tuft-haired mutating death machine on the eve of the NCAA basketball tournament.
9. Scream of the Banshee -- An archaeology professor unearths a dangerous relic, releasing a creature that can kill with her bone-splitting scream.
10. Paranormal Freak-Out -- A popular but unstable radio psychic goes mad and becomes a shadowy serial ice pick killer after attending a Gary Busey film festival.
The fakes are 3, 5, 8 and 10.


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Lifestyle tips: 12 months, 12 resolutions6 min read . Updated: 25 Dec 2017, 06:05 PM IST
Instead of just designating one day a year to start anew, strengthen your resolve to live healthier by making small changes every month
Instead of just designating one day a year to start anew, strengthen your resolve to live healthier by making small changes every month
From eating better to sleeping more, the most popular New Year resolutions focus on achieving a healthier, more balanced lifestyle. But the promises seem hard to keep. Psychologists say this is because people make resolutions to motivate themselves, even when they aren't really ready to change their habits. The tendency to set unrealistic goals is another problem.
According to B.J. Fogg, a psychologist and researcher at Stanford University, behavioural change can occur only if you keep it small and identify easy-win behaviours—"tiny habits"—that will put you on the path to that goal. So this year, instead of setting a major goal like lose weight for the whole year, take the pressure off by setting minor ones for each month
Simplify your eating habits
Reboot your diet this month. Start by clearing your kitchen counters of sugary snacks and salty, over-processed junk food. Brian Wansink, professor and director of the Cornell University Food and Brand Lab and author of Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think and Marketing Nutrition, believes that most of us have a "see food" diet: "You see food and you eat it just because it's there," he writes. Also, control portion sizes. "A calorie deficit can help you reduce and/or maintain weight, but it's important to ensure that you are getting a balance of nutrients as well to prevent muscle loss," says Pune-based nutritionist Vrushali Brahma, who recommends adding more fish, whole grains, fish nuts, seeds and olive oil to build greater lean muscle mass.
Find your own best time to exercise
There is no one time of day when calories are burnt more efficiently. "The best time to exercise is when it's right for you," says Deepak Rawat, national fitness manager of gym chain Fitness First India. The more important thing is to pick a time of day that you can stick to, so that exercise becomes a habit. "Choose something that fits in with your personality, lifestyle and fitness goals," says Namita Jain, a clinical fitness specialist and author of Low Fat, Low Guilt.
Develop a bedtime routine
As our sleep debt mounts, health consequences increase, and we're at growing risk of obesity, heart disease, hypertension, stress, etc. Mumbai-based life coach Nivedita Das Narayan says, "We often find quality sleep is the first casualty in the most basic cases of anxiety and stress. And it's a vicious cycle. Work on restoring mental well-being begins with putting the sleep cycle back in order." One way to ensure you get the required 7-9 hours of sleep is to develop what Arianna Huffington, founder of The Huffington Post and author of The Sleep Revolution, calls a "bedtime routine" of ditching her devices, a hot bath, dressing for sleep, and reading a physical book.
Get health cover
Most of us tend to be wildly optimistic about the future, but it doesn't take much for your health to go wrong. The beginning of the financial year is the best time to plan for any eventuality. Ask around, research and get yourself the best—and adequate—health insurance cover. Don't desist from obtaining personal cover even if your employer provides you this employment benefit; it's always better to have your own to ensure that you are not under-insured.
Get a healthy hobby
Apart from giving you some me-time, a hobby can help relieve stress, develop new skills and expand your social circle. This summer, try group-based hobbies—join a cooking class, swimming sessions, a cycling club, or "choose something that interests you—watercolour painting, embroidery. Focusing on something new will improve the quality of your life," Das Narayan says. Hansal Bhachech, an Ahmedabad-based psychiatrist, says, "Break your routine off and on to stimulate new parts of your brain."
Make moving a habit
Experts now advocate a "movement lifestyle" over the structured exercise approach. "The body is designed to move. In cities, sitting for long periods is leading to major health issues like obesity and metabolic disorders," Rawat says. Jain offers a few tips: "Walk up the stairs, pace around when on the phone, stand up often to stretch your limbs, remove your shoes when you stretch your feet, and walk around the corridor whenever possible."
Choose Indian superfoods to boost your metabolism
There's more to superfoods than exotic imports like kale, broccoli and blueberries. Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, in her book Indian Superfoods, recommends ghee, kokum (a souring agent), banana, cashew, ambadi (roselle plant), rice, coconut, aliv (watercress seeds), jackfruit and sugar. "It's vital to understand that the food we produce is in sync with our climate and ecology," she writes. Other Indian superfoods that should be part of your diet include haldi (tumeric), amla (Indian gooseberry), ragi (finger millet) and jau (barley).
Learn to unplug
In a blog post, motivational speaker and author Mike Robbins writes about why unplugging is "crucial to our success and well being". "When we're able to disconnect ourselves, we can regain some of the passion, energy, creativity and perspective that often gets diminished when we allow ourselves to get sucked into our phones, computers, TVs and other devices," he writes. So try and take conscious breaks—maybe a weekly social media detox, or no email checks after 7pm. Robbins suggests unplugging with "other people in your house, or those you work with" as well.
Make alcohol a weekend-only thing
With the festive season upon us, it's important to take stock of your relationship with alcohol. A single serving of beer, wine or spirits amounts to upwards of 125 calories. Add to that urban India's predilection for serving the additional calories from deep-fried snacks. "Make alcohol a weekend-only thing. As far as aerated drinks go, banish them from your life," says Aniruddha Shankar, a Bengaluru-based food, diet and nutrition coach. Say no to diet colas too. "If you have to keep sipping on something, let it be water or green tea," says Shankar.
Do all the good you can
Doing good deeds is good—for you and the person at the receiving end. Gregory L. Fricchione, associate chief of psychiatry at the Massachusetts General Hospital and author of The Heart-Mind Connection, writes, "Altruistic behaviour triggers the brain's reward circuitry— the 'feel-good' chemicals like dopamine and endorphins, and perhaps even a morphine-like chemical the body naturally produces." So do all the good you can—volunteer, plant a tree, offer your time, teach the elderly to use devices or sponsor the education of your household help's children.
Start strength training
Strength training is an important—and often overlooked—part of an overall fitness programme. Experts say strength training can help develop strong bones, manage weight and chronic conditions, sharpen thinking and enhance quality of life. But most of us tend to equate it with body building, and something that is gym-specific. Mumbai-based fitness trainer Yasmin Karachiwala says, "You don't necessarily have to be an Arnold (Schwarzenegger) or Salman (Khan) to add some strength training into your daily routine. Try free-hand exercises like body-weight squats, push-ups, walking lunges and planks and work your way to resistance bands, dumbbells and kettle bells," she says.
Keep the environment clean
With winter comes an uptick in pollution levels, so consider what you can do to keep the environment clean and invest in your health. Switch out the bulbs with CFLs and LED lamps, and make sure you recycle your trash even if no one else does. Opt for bucket baths, unplug appliances when not in use and set up a car pool to get to work. "A home compost maker—available online—is a good investment. It takes care of food waste, turning it into compost that your home garden can benefit from," says Sonali Sharma, a Bengaluru-based IT consultant and urban garden.


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The calm before the storm - Councllors wait for the budget meeting to begin at County Hall, Dundalk last night.
I saw a very odd sight last night (Sunday December 2nd). Five Fine Gael Councillors sitting around a table in the Roma Café in Dundalk tucking into burgers, some really nice chips and a pot of tea.
No, they weren't plotting a coup, just taking advantage of an hour long adjournment that Council Chief Executive Joan Martin had called during what was a very stormy and ill-tempered meeting to discuss, yet again, the €106m Council budget for 2019.
This was always going to be a difficult meeting, the very existence of the Council was at stake, if they couldn't agree the budget by midnight Minster Eoghan Murphy would be asked to step in and appoint a commissioner to run the county.
Straight from the off Joan Martin was bombarded with question after question about clipping a few grand here, possible savings there, and many more changes to the budget which she had presented to Councillors many weeks ago and which they were now debating for the third time.
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Everyone had opinions about where savings could be made but nobody was really sure about how much needed to be saved. The figures mentioned ranged from €500K to €200K down to €70K. Confusion reigned.
Frank Godfrey wanted to know how the €250K for the Fleadh was spent; Kenneth Flood asked how much was spent on outside PR, legal and consultancy firms; Mark Deery asked if savings could be found in the Town and Village Renewal scheme. On and on it went…
You could see Joan was getting hot under the collar and this was exacerbated by the fact that for some reason she couldn't access the Council's computer system and the quick fire questioning was getting to her.
The crux of the matter was of course the gaping hole that reducing pay parking charges in Drogheda had left in the budget. Like the ghost of Christmas past, it was coming back to haunt us.
This necessitated either cuts to services or other streams of income so that the budget could be balanced.
Pio Smith raised the issue of the Westgate Vision for which half a million had been announced but he couldn't see where it was coming from.
"Figures change and figures move around" was the bizarre response from the Chief Executive. But we knew what she meant.
Paul Bell raised the Fleadh's €250K again saying that, as well as the financial grant the Fleadh had necessitated expenditure by the Council on additional street cleaning, marketing and promotion. "Were we paid for them?" he asked.
And so it went on and on. And on.
Cllr. Paul Bell was the first to complain about the way the meeting was being handled by the Chief Executive.
"When are we going to get to the stage of working together instead of this ping pong game?" he asked of Joan Martin. "I feel you are taking a combative approach" he said.
"We want to achieve a balanced budget but it is unclear to us where we can make the adjustments to the budget which has already been rejected twice."
Joan was seeing red now. "Nobody has explained to me why the budget was rejected!" she thundered, "you talk to me of a figure of €500,000 but I don't know where that figure came from, nobody has ever contacted me. Not one of you phoned me."
"The phone system works both ways" was Bell's response.
And so it went, to and fro like a fencing match, or more like a stabbing match with daggers drawn. Very few people in the room seemed to know what was being debated at this stage. It was almost a relief when Cathaoirleach Liam Reilly, who was showing signs of fatigue called for another recess of 30 minutes
Councillor Colm Markey proposed a motion which outlined areas where savings could be made from various services but also entailed a levelling of parking fees in both Drogheda and Dundalk at €1.10 per hour and that Drogheda would lose its 219 free parking spaces.
"That proposal is not valid" Joan declared. "You don't know the implications of making those cuts. I want to put it on record that you don't care about the consequences of your actions!"
Cathaoirleach Liam Reilly put it to a vote anyway and it ended in a 14 – 14 draw which meant he had the casting vote and he voted in favour. (Cllr. Tommy Byrne was absent)
"You have not passed a valid budget!" was Joan's response and she was almost howling now, "this council has wilfully failed in its duty to pass a valid budget."
Despite the fact that most people though the issue had been resolved at this stage there was plenty more debate to come.
Cllr. Colm Markey who had been doing a good job of the number crunching then came up with the idea of leaving it to the discretion of the officials to find the missing funds.
"But we've already had a roll call vote" piped up Paul Bell. "A democratic vote and the casting vote of the Cathaoirleach!" That's what everyone else thought as well but they ploughed on anyway.
Joan Martin came out with her, by now familiar, refrain: "The money isn't there!
"The decision on whether or not the vote was valid is mine alone" she asserted. "You have not presented a balanced budget, the vote was taken against my advice."
And we were off again. Kevin Callan who instigated the whole idea of reducing parking payments in Drogheda many months ago, asked whether or not the information in the documents given to Councillors was inaccurate and it turned out that some of it was and apologies were expressed.
After much more mind boggling financial argument the Chief Executive outlined areas where savings could be made which included €46k from the rates incentive scheme, €25k from the Shop front grants, €15k from the small business incentive scheme, €14K from the rates rebate schemes and others.
This new set of proposals, along with the increase in parking charges to €1.10 in both Drogheda and Dundalk and the removal of the 219 free parking spaces in Drogheda would it seems be enough to get the budget over the line.
The matter was put to another vote and once again it resulted in a 14 -14 draw. This time however the Cathaoirleach Liam Reilly, who lives in Dundalk, voted in favour.
Which meant of course that, after weeks of discussion and four and a half hours of at times bad tempered argument last night, we could all go home to mull over the consequences.
As I was driving back to Drogheda along the M1 and came in sight of the wonderful Mary McAleese bridge the thought crossed my mind about how the tolls collected there were such a missed opportunity. Millions every year being given to a private entity when our local government sector is being starved of funds.
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I've been trying to come up with the words to express how I feel about the most recent state-agent killing of a Black person; Stephon Clark was killed by Sacramento police this week in his own backyard.
What I keep coming back to is…Stephon would be alive if Wakanda were real.
I know many of you are probably tired of hearing/reading me talk about Wakanda. But it is so lovely there. And it highlights how far from it we are in the "real world."
Stephon Clark is dead because police mistook him for a man who was vandalising cars. Let me repeat that…..
Stephon Clark is dead because police mistook him for a man who was vandalising cars.
Sit with that.
A black man is DEAD over an alleged minor property crime. (one that he was not committing, by the way)
Let's look at the other major issue…..
Stephon Clark was shot in HIS OWN BACKYARD.
And another issue…..
Police interviewed Stephon's grandmother BEFORE they told her that her grandson was dead.
Next issue…..
Police lied about the entire situation and only told the truth after video was released.
This is the real world.
Wakanda would be different.
Stephon Clark would be alive if Wakanda were real.
In Wakanda were real…..
Mike Brown would be alive.
Tamir Rice would be alive.
Eric Garner would be alive.
Sandra Bland would be alive.
Rekia Boyd would be alive.
Aiyanna Stanley-Jones would be alive.
In Wakanda, all the people would be alive because in Wakanda…black lives matter.


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July was yet another busy month for infection prevention and control news. Catch up on what you may have missed in this issue of the ICCS Infection Prevention & Control Newsletter. Topics include dental unit waterline guidelines, hospital occupancy and infection risks, urinary catheter dangers, antibiotic resistance, infection prevention staffing, HIV guidelines and more.
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FDA Publishes Infection Control Guidance for Dental Unit Waterlines — The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has published a new webpage discussing the importance of infection control in dental unit waterlines and offering guidance to prevent infection.
Study: High Hospital Occupancy Not Linked to Higher Patient Infection Risk — The surprising results of a new study indicate that there is no correlation between increased risk of hospital-acquired infection and increased hospital occupancy.
Foleys Aren't Fun: Patient Study Shows Catheter Risk — A new study puts large-scale evidence behind what many hospital patients already know: Having a urinary catheter may help empty the bladder, but it can hurt, lead to urinary tract infections, or cause other issues in the hospital and beyond.
Obesity Increases Infection Risks After Colorectal Surgery — BMI serves as an independent risk factor for many adverse 30-day postoperative outcomes among patients with obesity who undergo colorectal surgery, according to results from a study.
Stop Antibiotics Before Resistance 'Tipping Point' — Treatments using antibiotics should stop as soon as possible to prevent patients passing the "tipping point" of becoming resistant to their effects, new research has shown.
APIC and SHEA CEOs Pen Op-Eds Aimed at C-suite — APIC CEO Katrina Crist and SHEA CEO Eve Humphreys jointly authored a series of op-eds to raise awareness of the need for institutional support from hospital leadership for infection prevention and control and antimicrobial stewardship programs.
Infection Prevention Staffing Needs May Be Underestimated — A comprehensive assessment of health care organization composition and structure is necessary before determining infection preventionist staffing needs, according to a study.
CDC Funds Dialysis Bloodstream Infection Research Led By American Society of Nephrology — The American Society of Nephrology announced that its Nephrologists Transforming Dialysis Safety initiative has received a contract from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to study barriers to implementation of recommended practices intended to help reduce dialysis-related infections.
New Prevention Bundle Significantly Reduces Pediatric Health Care-Associated Viral Infections — Pediatric health care-associated viral infections were significantly reduced by the development, implementation and refinement of targeted prevention practices, according to research findings.
Hospitals May Take Too Much of the Blame for Unplanned Readmissions — A new study reveals that the preventability of readmissions changes over time: readmissions within the first week after discharge are often preventable by the hospital, whereas readmissions later are often related to patients' difficultly accessing outpatient clinics.
Nature and Science Join Forces to Fight Surgical Infections — South Australian researchers are embarking on a $20 million medical and manufacturing research project which could reduce the chance of infection after orthopaedic surgery, thanks to a little help from the humble dragonfly.
IAS-USA Releases 2018 Guidelines for HIV Treatment and Prevention — The International Antiviral Society-USA Panel (IAS-USA) has issued new guidelines on the prevention and treatment of HIV infection in adults, in an update to previous guidelines that had been released in 2016.
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Use Your Voice For #MeToo, No Matter Who You Are
In fall 2017 the #MeToo movement caught fire, and it's been at the forefront of many of our minds ever since. What has really struck me about this movement is that its power lies in the courageous act of sharing our stories to create awareness and, ultimately, interrupt forms of misogyny that women experience in society. Because this movement is so important, it bears mentioning that when the fire dies down, and #MeToo makes its way off the front page, it's up to each one of us—no matter our gender—to keep the conversation going if we want to continue creating change.
Stories Raise Awareness
As women, we've been sharing our stories about misogyny, gender bias, sexual harassment, and sexual violence since the beginning of time—the difference is that while this has typically happened amongst ourselves, the #MeToo movement brings our stories to a broader audience. Since we're sharing our stories openly and publicly, men are getting to hear more about what we've been going through for years.
Over the past few months, I've witnessed many men express surprise that so many women (and especially so many women they know) have experienced forms of gender bias, sexual harassment, and sexual assault. Many men are equally as shocked by the prevalence of the abuse women experience as they are by the nature of what we go through.
Awareness is key to interrupting forms of oppression, so we need more men to understand both the pervasiveness of these problems and our actual experiences. Here is an example of why awareness is key. A few years ago the preeminent consulting firm McKinsey conducted a study and found that men are more likely than women to think the workplace is equitable when it comes to gender. In doing extensive work in this space, I believe this kind of discrepancy comes down to awareness. I've seen that men often underestimate and minimize women's experiences, in part because they don't hear the stories as directly or with as much detail. They don't hear the stories we've been sharing behind closed doors. In my view, this is the disconnect that the #MeToo movement has the power to repair. Speaking up to tell our stories is key.
Given the importance of sharing stories, I'll take a moment to speak up about my own experiences (just the most recent stories—I have dozens of other stories that I could share from my lifetime thus far).
A while ago, I was at a nightclub with friends when a man I didn't know came up behind me and smacked me so hard on my butt that he nearly knocked me over, leaving a bruise that lasted weeks. When I turned around to address what had happened, he'd disappeared into the crowd. I was both hurt and enraged.
A year ago, on a date, a man pressured me so relentlessly to engage in unwanted sexual activity (after repeatedly hearing a firm no—and I stuck to my guns on that), that I ended the night feeling harassed, violated, and downright gross.
In addition to these stories, on a regular basis I experience direct and indirect forms of gender bias, which also intersect with racism, given that I'm a woman of color. I also live in constant fear of sexual harassment and sexual violence based on past experiences. I spend time exploring my fears in therapy and with my friends. I do my work, but sometimes it feels like a cloud following me around, and it sucks.
Men, Speak Out Too
It can't be left strictly on women's shoulders to interrupt and draw attention to what's happening. Men—you need to speak out too. As members of our society who hold power, privilege, and supremacy, we need you to step up to change the norms of how women are perceived and treated, especially by other men. It is exhausting, and downright unfair, for women to have to fight this fight on our own, especially when men don't believe us and, even more importantly, when they hold power, privilege, and supremacy over us. In particular, we need to you share your stories of observing misogyny and what you've done address it. We also need you to interrupt other men when they minimize the experiences of women.
I recently encountered a situation on WhatsApp where a male friend of mine posted an article about how confused men are in the #MeToo era—how they're not sure whether they can even ask a woman out, etcetera. The article was full of misogyny, misinformation, and frankly—some sexist bullshit! Reading it, I was irate. I knew that something had to be said about how crappy the article was, but in that moment, I felt exhausted—I didn't feel like being the one to say it.
As I sat there dithering about what to do, thankfully another male friend on the board swooped in to say exactly what I was thinking—he schooled the guy on the realities of what women experience, and pointed out what was so misguided about the article. I was grateful that the friend who posted the article had an opportunity to learn something without me having to advocate on behalf of my own gender (yet again!).
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Our voices matter. No matter who you are, if you want to see change happen, don't stop speaking out. Whether it's sharing your own stories or calling out misogyny in real-time—we need everyone's voices, now more than ever. Let's not let the #MeToo fire burn out.
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World Crops Grown in Ontario's Greenbelt Attracts Attention in Diverse Toronto
Photo Op: Planting of world crops on rooftop
1:00 pm Royal York Hotel, 19th Floor, Salon 4
Located at 100 Front Street West, Toronto
From soil to sky, this season, Ontario's field to table menu is going global in rural and urban areas alike. Culinary trend setter, Chef David Garcelon of the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, invites crop researchers from Vineland Research and Innovation Centre to plant South Asian Vegetables okra, round eggplant, and red hot peppers on the Hotel's rooftop garden in Toronto. Guests will learn how to grow and care for these plants from a demonstration planting and have the chance to taste some of the delicious new crops in dishes created by Garcelon.
"We serve a growing and diverse clientele and are the host hotel for many prestigious events which is why I care so much about using the best local products. To me, that means freshness and being on top of consumer demand. With the upcoming International Indian Academy (IIFA) Awards, we have a large and influential audience to cater to and I think these world crops are authentic and will impress our future guests," says David Garcelon, Executive Chef at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel.
Vineland in partnership with the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers' Association is testing a dozen world crops in its own research fields and on farms in Ontario's Greenbelt. This research, which began in the spring of 2010, is funded in part by the federal and provincial governments. The full list of crops is drawn from popular ingredients in Chinese, South Asian, Latin American and Afro-Caribbean dishes. Additional crops include: Indian Red Carrot, Fuzzy Melon, Bottle Gourd, Chinese Yard Long Beans, Tomatillos, Maca, Diakon Radish, and Eggplant.
"These are tremendously important crops for farmers," says Ahmed Bilal, lead world crop researcher at Vineland. "This research will expand the diversity of what is grown locally and farmers will have a fresh competitive advantage in a new marketplace to attract discerning buyers like Chef Garcelon."
Already residents in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) purchase $61 million each month on Chinese, South Asian and African-Caribbean fruits and vegetables. Few of these crops are currently being grown commercially in Ontario and demographics in the GTA will continue to diversify. By 2017, immigrants will represent half the population in the GTA, 63% by 2031.
"It's exciting to help ignite this market around Ontario's Greenbelt where farm families are forging strong local food connections right here in the GTA," says Burkhard Mausberg, President of the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation. "This is local food with international flavour."
Before heading to the rooftop for a hands-on planting session, a sampling of what's to come in fresh, locally sourced world cuisine will be served in a sweet, spicy and savoury spread. Chinese long beans stir fried in chilli and soy will be served alongside a potato kaddu cake with mint chutney. For those who have more of a savoury taste, long eggplant Muthabak with Hummus and Red Pepper and Tomatillo Salsa Verde with Mini Quesadillas are also being sampled. In addition, people will be sent home with their own world crop seedling to try out in their own gardens.
Contact Information:
Carla Balabanowicz
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text: Otto Kuehne has been involved in the insurance industry and the marketing of insurance products for over 40 years. With his experience, outstanding service and extensive knowledge, he has attained levels rarely achieved within the industry. Otto has consistently qualified for the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table.* He has also become one of the leading producers in the Buffalo area.


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The crew is back and we're talking all things Westeros since the beginning of season six. The master of coin and war James Smith and special guest Luis Mina steps back into the iron chair with a mic next to it. We go in depth about the revival of the Starks in the north. Just exactly what the hell is happening with Bran beyond the wall, is he now the strongest being in this world? Daenerys has been making a lot of progress after what happened during Vaes Dothrak, now we speculate on how she might feel regarding Tyrion's somewhat of a ruling in Meeren. We spend some time in Kings Landing to examine what'll come off the confrontation between the armies of the Tyrell and the Sparrows. With any kind of Game of Thrones media these days please remember there are spoilers for everything that's been happening this season alongside some online theories. Get ready for the remainder of the season and remember, what is dead may never die.
This week's music, inspired by the themes for the trailers of season 2 and 3 of Game of Thrones:
Bones - MS MR
Seven Devils - Florence and the Machine


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Submitted Abstracts
Abstract by Mark Gold
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Mark Gold
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Chemistry and Biochemistry
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Kenneth Christensen
Identification of Capillary morphogenesis gene protein-2 binding motif and Putative Binding Sites in Collagen VI
Capillary morphogenesis gene protein-2 (CMG2) is a transmembrane receptor that plays a key role in both physiological and pathological angiogenesis. Anthrax protective antigen (PA) is a well-known CMG2 ligand; however, physiological CMG2 recognition sites have not been identified. Using peptide arrays, we identified potential CMG2 binding motifs from CMG2 ligands. Sequences from the peptide array were aligned to the parent protein which revealed a unique region in collagen VI which likely includes a CMG2 binding site. After identifying putative CMG2 binding sites, the individual 15-mer peptide hits from the array were grouped, identifying the binding motif XRR as a conserved binding site. Identification and validation of physiological ligand helps define the role of CMG2 for ECM regulation and can be exploited to develop therapeutics that regulate or block pathological angiogenesis.


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Valley Forge Fabrics, the largest supplier of decorative performance fabrics for the hospitality design sector, announces the launch of its Florence Broadhurst textiles collection with four distinctive patterns from one of the most influential post-war designers.
Earlier this year, Valley Forge Fabrics inked a licensing deal to become the first U.S.-based licensee distributing the new collection of textiles globally, with Signature Design Archives, owner of the Florence Broadhurst archive of over 500 patterns.
Four signature Florence Broadhurst patterns on fabric are selected for release by Valley Forge this year: Fingers, Steps, Kabuki, and Pomegranates. Each is constructed specifically for hospitality use, in durable upholstery weight or a lighter drapery weight, for use in hotel and resort interiors, and more.
To create the collection, Valley Forge remained faithful to the unconventional aesthetics that earned Florence Broadhurst her reputation as a bold designer, such as larger than typical pattern sizes and a healthy dose of strong colors.
"As charismatically fearless as she was talented, Florence Broadhurst's design legacy is finally available as performance textiles in the USA," says Brandi Kolanz, Director of Products and Design at Valley Forge. "We are thrilled to announce the collaboration of a selection of inspiring and timeless designs from the Florence Broadhurst collection."
The new fabric collection includes wovens, prints, embroideries and other specialty constructions engineered for hospitality contract use.
Through the careful selection of weaving techniques, yarns, and pattern consideration, Valley Forge is able to bring the vision and splendor of Florence Broadhurst designs to the hospitality industry.
Hospitality Design and Media Contact: Shannon Francis, Brand Manager, Valley Forge Fabrics, firstname.lastname@example.com, 954.971.1776 ext.0154
About Valley Forge Fabrics
Valley Forge Fabrics, Inc. is an over 40-year old family owned and operated company and the world's largest supplier of custom made and running line performance products for the hospitality industry. Valley Forge specializes in: decorative textiles for upholstery, vinyl, blackouts, drapery, and sheers, digital textile prints, fabricated bedding, custom window treatments & services, and more.
For more information on Valley Forge Fabrics, visit the website www.valleyforge.com.
About Florence Broadhurst
Born at the turn of the 20th Century in the outback of Queensland, Australia, Florence Broadhurst became a personality and talent far too great for a small town. Broadhurst's life took on a number of incarnations; traveling Asia as a performing artist and reinventing herself as a French couturier in London before returning to Australia as an English-born socialite living in Sydney. Under her new identity and during the high demand for wallpaper, Broadhurst would create Australia's premiere hand-printed wallpaper design studio, boasting over 500 customizable prints. At the height of her career, Broadhurst's life ended in tragedy, falling victim to a brutal and unsolved murder. Broadhurst's designs have inspired lines worldwide, from the runway to home décor. Read more about the life and designs of Florence Broadhurst at http://www.florencebroadhurst.com
About Signature Design Archives
SDA is a Sydney, Australia based full service global marketing consultancy that helps established brands and designers increase their equity, market, territory and category penetration through licensing. Signature Design Archives owns the Florence Broadhurst design archives and brand, bringing the collection to markets worldwide. http://www.signaturedesignarchive.com


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Where the Brexiteers went: Johnson, Davis and Fox mapped
They're known as the Three Brexiteers - the ministers who all campaigned to leave the EU and are now shaping the UK's foreign relations for years to come. Boris Johnson, David Davis and Liam Fox have been racking up the air miles to put the UK's case...
The foreign secretary has been setting a furious pace in terms of globe-trotting, seemingly spending as much time abroad as he has at home - even during the general election campaign.
Of course, he has the edge on his cabinet colleagues as it is his job to be the UK's chief ambassador. His remit includes the full gamut of diplomacy and maintaining inter-state political relations, not just preparing the ground for Brexit and beyond.
His travels have taken him to Australasia, East Asia, West Africa and the Balkans among other parts of the world. He pulled rank by being the first British minister to travel to Washington after Donald Trump's election as president.
Notable omissions on his itinerary so far include Russia and China.
Mr Johnson was due to visit Moscow in April but this was called off amid tensions over Syria. Like his boss, Prime Minister Theresa May, the offer of a visit to Beijing has yet to come but this is expected later this year.
The list would be even longer but we've not included EU and Nato foreign ministers' meetings in Brussels and the Iraq and Syria conferences in Paris, and Shimon Peres' funeral in Israel
The international trade secretary is the man with the task of banging the drum for British business overseas, with at least one eye on negotiating free trade deals after the UK leaves the EU.
While not quite keeping up with Mr Johnson, he has covered plenty of ground himself.
As an unabashed Atlanticist who is very much at home over the pond, it was no great surprise that his first destination was the US and that he has also found time in his diary to visit Canada.
Other important strategic destinations include the Gulf - he has been on three separate occasions - and India - which in many respects is the biggest but most challenging prize for the UK in the post-Brexit trade scramble.
His visits to Europe have been notably and understandably less frequent, with Germany being his destination of choice.
The Brexit secretary has been limited in the amount of time he can spend overseas and also where he can go, as his focus is squarely on the negotiations with the EU.
He has had to devote much of his time to setting up his department from scratch, fighting Article 50 court cases, piloting legislation through the Commons and preparing for Brexit negotiations.
While the EU has specifically ruled out the UK pursuing bilateral talks with individual European countries, Mr Davis has still been out and about, taking his message to European capitals and seeking to deepen understanding of the UK's intentions and positions.
He has just about covered most of Scandinavia - but more important, strategically, were his early visits to the Republic of Ireland and Spain - two countries for whom Brexit will have major practical repercussions.
He has yet to make it to Paris but has spent plenty of time opposite his French negotiating counterpart Michel Barnier in Brussels.


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Storme Webber's Improbable Beautiful
Red Eagle Soaring Native Youth Theater
1. How long have you been a teaching artist?
All my life. Professionally, over the past twenty years.
2. What discipline(s) do you teach?
Primarily creative writing/poetry - from an interdisciplinary place incorporating visual art, music, movement, meditation & performance.
3. Describe the setting(s) in which you teach.
University of Washington -Young Writers Workshop- middle school summer camp 2 week sessions.
Arts Corps. - After school at low-income housing developments. Also at secure facilities for youth involved with juvenile justice system.
Prisons- men's and women's.
1. Hedge brook – women writers retreat on Whidbey Island
2. Vashon Island Poetry Festival
3. Chuckanut Writers Conference
4. NYC public schools
5. NYC shelters
4. What funding source(s) support you as a teaching artist?
nonprofits, barter, grants, scholarships and patrons of the arts.
5. Who shaped your initial thinking about teaching art?
The experience of being saved by art as a child.
6. Describe the relationship between your personal art practice and your art teaching?
Ideally in synch, expressing the powerful transformative nature of art.
7. How has your training and/or other life experiences benefited your teaching?
Immeasurably, by telling & showing me how mighty creativity is.
8. What are the biggest challenges you face as a teaching artist?
Financial support.
9. What are the unexpected rewards of being a teaching artist?
Inspiration in seeing others especially youth & elders empowered & inspired.
10. What advice do you have for other artists interested in teaching?
Training is helpful, and community with other teaching artists.
11. What is your hope for the future of arts education?
I hope that it is expanded & placed everywhere that education is, and that it is funded so that TA s will be fairly paid (min $50/hr)
Please share one anecdote of a memorable Teaching Artist experience.
Seeing someone who seemed impervious to the very idea of creative effort, catch ahold of an impetus, write some truth about their life, and be subtly amazed.
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This was an outstandingly wonderful experience- I also co directed, chose music & dramaturged, & dressed the cast in period wardrobe.
The challenge was to imbue them with the revolutionary spirit of the 60s. This occupation followed Alcatraz & was inspired by the emerging AIM activism. In the end it happened, and the play debuted at Daybreak Star itself- the cultural center created by what happened in the play! on Palm Sunday. Resurrection City was the name given to the encampment. Several elder activists were present and appreciated the work. For me it was a powerful affirmation of the transformative nature of storytelling and activist history. Truly a highlight of the journey thus far.
I just returned from www.michfest.com where I performed & debuted my new CD of poetry/ stories & vocals called "Blues Divine". Available from me: email@example.com
I just returned from www.michfest.com where I performed & debuted my new CD of poetry/ stories & vocals called "Blues Divine". Available from me: email@example.com


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Only Ghosts of Real ThreatsThu Sep 14, 2006 12:5918.104.22.168 (XFF: 172.20.24.56)Life would be easier, he decided, if the fellow would just stand bloody still. As it was, he did not know where Adrian could bepast anything the emulated bond told him, at least. Due north-east, and so he followed a series of winding passages, only to find that the fellow was now closer to the west. And so Sirestes followed again, treading forth, though Adrian was still moving about. Light! It was a very narrow brand of frustration he felt, as if he was enclosed or shackled, unable to send any message to Adrian to tell the Accepted to stay where he flaming was.
This part of the task took him a good ten minutes, winding and twisting through the passageways while the bond slowly told him that his partner was getting gradually closer. Eventually, they met in the center of the maze, and Sirestes was well-nigh of panting with frustration. And so they began.
Sirestes could not decide whether he or Adrian suffered the more difficult task. At least the Accepted had the course of his duties splayed out before him, performing a series of channeling tasks that, given Sirestess experience with the Power, certainly didnt look too difficult. Well, the bridge of Air would certainly give him a run for his money, Sirestes did not doubt, and disabling a ward might be a tad meticulous . . . but really, after that, it was a rock, and that required little more than a mass amount of Fire or Earth to send the mess exploding. Not entirely too intricate.
He, on the other hand, did not have the benefit of knowledge in ones task. Jield and Demetri had given him no warning better than to expect the unexpected. Sirestes, venturing into the heart of the maze with Adrian taking up the rearfor it would make for ineffective protection to have the fellow run into danger with Sirestes walking far behindcould say truthfully that it was the unexpected with which he was now faced.
Traversing through path after generic path, Sirestes began to note the possibility that there might not be anything in hereLight, but theyd been walking for nearly five full minutes! This curiosity was reflected in his emulated bond with Adrian. His grip on the axe handle grew slick; Light, but if the whole thing had been a farce, Sirestes thought he might lose it. Blood and ashes, if never before, he truly needed a drink so he could
He heard it.
Raising his axe, Sirestes shifted to the offensive, watching as a figure stalked round a bend, glaring vilely at him. It was a terrifically wicked looking beast, its head a twisted parody of an eagles, with tiny lit sapphire eyes and a hooked beak. Its body was covered in matted brown fur, and its arms were like juggernauts unto themselves, muscled and hispid. This, he knew, was a Trolloc. A bloody Trolloc. And they told me it would be harmless! Trollocs bloody killed!
Hastening forth, not allowing doubt even the smallest amount of leeway, Sirestes raised his axe, refusing to give Adrian a chance to spring ahead. The Trolloc reared its ugly head and came lumbering forth, but Sirestes kept his axe in perfect form, coming in from his strong side for an assault on its arm. The beast appeared to deke out of the path of Sirestess assault, careening in the direction of Adrian, and blossoms of awareness arose in the emulated bond on the part of the other fellow.
Turning tail, Sirestes held his arm up, giving the axe a heavy toss in the direction of the Trollocs back. The sound of impact was loud and obvious, but the axe did not embed itself; it merely fell to the ground, not even touched with blood. Without warning, the image of the Trolloc appeared to melt away. Gone. Like that. Heaving breaths, Sirestes stared at the very spot where the Trolloc mere moments prior had been standing. Unbelievable.
Spirit and Air, Adrian said pointedly, blinking in Sirestess direction. It was nothing more than Illusion wrapped around a body of Air. The Accepted was right. Demetri must have channeled a motion-sensing ward into the framework to have the weave unravel upon itself at the first sign of an attack against it.
The pair progressed smoothly from there. Casting sidelong glances at Adrian, he could not help but notice that the fellow was being less than amicable toward him. In fact, if the bond held any hint of truth . . . the fellow was feeling something very negative, and Sirestes could not help but feel that it was directed at him. Well, it wasnt as if Sirestes had just saved him from what hed thought was a Trolloc or anything!
Continuing through the maze, Adrian performed his odd tasks. Wards, boulders, and even a gorge had to be traversed, and Sirestes faced myriad other creatures in the process. Some were Illusions in the same idiom as the Trolloc, such as artificial Myrddraal and Darkhounds, while others were vastly different. He had to do a tricky bit of evasion to steer clear of a bladder of water before it emptied upon his head, and Sirestes was forced to absolutely shove Adrian out of the way to avoid the satchels of water that were being tossedwith the aid of the Power, no doubtfrom an alcove in one of the walls. Light.
Jield and the Aes Sedai are nuts, he concluded decisively.
- A Fight Without Steel Accepted Adrian, MuC, Sat Sep 9 19:51The world spun. Adrian tried to fight it. Breathe, he told himself. Dont let it get to you. Just breathe and wait. It cant spin forever. But the spinning refused to wane. On and on, until Adrian... more
- Only Ghosts of Real Threats Sirestes Sei'Tar, Thu Sep 14 12:59
- Fighting the Right Battle Accepted Adrian, MuC, Tue Sep 19 19:58I failed, Adrian thought miserably. Failed. I just dont fail. I cant afford to fail. Not now, not ever. He stared at the swirling mist around him, berating himself over and over again for his... more
- Credit earned!! Taryn, Wed Oct 11 16:57Granted, Sirestes is the only one who actually GETS credit, but still!! Good job!


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At an average cost of 35 cents a bag, Mee Mama was probably one of the most valued noodles in Laotian American homes. Named after the Thai brand of instant wheat noodles, the golden yellow bag of Mama's Artificial Pork flavor remains one of the most iconic. With a savory seasoning full of scallions (dehydrated), a garlicky oil packet and another for dried chilli, it was delicious on its own, but a poached egg was all you needed to dress it up. If we're talking fancy, you could add dried shrimp, cut up yaw (Vietnamese pork roll), or pork fuzz. If we're talking childhood memories, then crushed up and raw straight out the bag was the way to go. Yup, just like the cool kids. What makes mee Mama unique, along with other Thai style ramen, is that the noodles are baked until toasted, so technically they're edible as is. Crushed up in its own bag with or without its seasonings sprinkled on, mee Mama was all that because it was our bag of chips. Pro-tip: If you prefer snacking on crunchy noodles, Wai Wai brand toasts theirs just a little bit browner and the "Oriental Flavor" is a dupe for Mama's artificial pork. If you use all of the seasoning, it contains a lot of sodium so don't forget to drink water!
Khao poon is what gets served at birthdays. Khao poon is what gets served at weddings. Khao poon gets served at nearly every Lao celebration - heck if more than 10 Laotian people are in a room it calls for making khao poon! The broth for this vermicelli noodle has many variations, but the one you'll find served at the aforementioned Lao parties will be the red curry coconut milk version. Made with either chicken, pork, or fish - most guests get excited (with love or hate) over chicken feet and blood curds. But the best part of eating khao poon is assembling your bowl. An assortment of crunchy veggie garnishes include long beans, cabbage, banana blossoms, carrots, bean sprouts, and fresh herbs like mint, cilantro and basil.
Traditional khao poon noodles are made from fermented rice strands dropped in water which has to be eaten within the same day - perhaps that's how thum khao poon was invented, as a way to eat something that would otherwise go bad. Thanks to technology we can enjoy store bought khao poon, although because the strands are so thin they still must be cooked separately from the soup and reserved until serving time. If the noodles are laid - and by laid we mean laid, like this - you're in luck, that's the telltale sign your khao poon was made by an OG.


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Nearest Town/Village: Tunbridge Wells
Road Name: Eridge Road
Direction of enforcement: Facing South
Speed Limit: 30MPH
Camera reference number: SEK031
Speed Camera Details: On the A26 south of Tunbridge Wells just inside the Kent border. On the left hand side going north, 150metres after the 30mph sign, just past Ramslye Road, hidden behind bushes. On the right hand side going south, 150metres after a railway bridge Police set up on the 30mph sign just 150yards before the actual Gatso camera site.
The police are working on the basis that cars have not slowed down by the time they reach the 30mph sign and have caught many motorists using this trick.
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Homelessness and Human Rights: It's Time to Act/
I was delighted to hear that my colleagues on the House Committee on Family, Community, Housing and Youth recently reported on the need for a new piece of legislation, responding to homelessness in Australia. People experiencing homelessness will continue to be the subject of human rights violations unless my Government enacts a Federal Homelessness Act, which builds on the existing legislative framework in the Supported Accommodation and Assistance Act and extends the right to adequate housing to all Australians. I take this opportunity to commit to the introduction of such legislation.
The Committee's report considered the detailed reasoning around the benefits of framing homeless services within a human rights-based approach. Such an approach provides real, demonstrative benefits for government, consumers and services alike, and my cabinet colleagues are slowly warming to the idea of a human rights-based approach to government policies and practice.
However, such an approach requires a legislative framework to guide practices and policies, and I will work with both sides of the House to implement real legislative change that will shift the governmental and cultural response to homelessness. (Somewhat naively perhaps, I would like to think that bipartisanship will be a feature of my tenure as Attorney-General, and of our Government's lasting legacy in this place!) In that vein, the introduction of a Human Rights Act is a key priority in my Government's agenda, and one that I am proactively and energetically pursuing.
An important component of our newly-embraced human rights approach is the participation and empowerment of people within the community. As Attorney-General, I will ensure that my colleagues and I are able to hear the experiences and ideas of people experiencing homelessness and to try and comprehend the barriers to social inclusion that they experience on a daily basis.
One of the violations that I keep hearing about is the discrimination faced by people experiencing homelessness. The people I have been consulting with repeatedly and consistently tell me that discrimination on the basis of a persons' social status, particularly in the provision of accommodation and goods and services, remains a daily occurrence for many vulnerable and disadvantaged Australians. I will enact comprehensive equality legislation to, among other things, protect people against discrimination on the basis of their homelessness, their unemployment or their receipt of Centrelink benefits. My Government is serious about social inclusion, and simple protections against discrimination are 'easy wins' that we can implement today, that will have lasting and positive effects.
Public and private housing in Australia is unaffordable, inadequate and there is not enough to meet the needs of the most disadvantaged and marginalised. While not strictly falling within my portfolio responsibilities, as Attorney-General I have a responsibility to advocate for the most marginalised and disadvantaged people in our community. I am also fully aware that that the legal system operates within the broader social and economic context of our society. As homelessness rates continue to grow (despite governments' best efforts), the reality is that we need more housing stock to ensure that people are able to put a roof over their heads and start to address entrenched disadvantage, focusing on the needs of the individual. In leading jurisdictions, this approach to addressing homelessness is called 'Housing First' and recognises the interdependence of access to adequate housing, social inclusion and economic participation.
The complex nature of homelessness and the need for individual tailored responses calls for a whole-of-government approach. However, I think that it is important that this whole-of-government approach is also adopted when developing broader legislative and policy frameworks.
There are a number of areas in which disadvantage is perpetuated through inappropriate criminal justice responses to particular acts or behaviors which criminalize poverty and disadvantage. Examples of criminalised behaviors that would better be dealt with under an integrated whole-of-government approach include begging and a range of public space 'offences'. To my mind, these wrongs demand a public policy response that addresses complex social and economic causes (including lack of access to housing, income support, education and health services), and a coordinated holistic, integrated, multi-agency approach to addressing individual and systemic disadvantage.
Working with the Standing Committee of Attorneys-General, we will contextualise and characterise these issues as social issues rather than criminal issues, and encourage all layers of government to respond accordingly. Criminalising poverty and disadvantage, or criminalising behaviors or acts that will have a disproportionate effect on people experiencing poverty and disadvantage, is just not on.
When announcing the Green Paper on Homelessness on 26 January 2008, then Prime Minister Kevin Rudd made the following comment:
It [homelessness] is something which you can either push to one side and sweep under the carpet or you can say, 'Actually this is just dead wrong, we need to do something about it'. We don't believe it is something which a country as wealthy as ours in the 21st century can just ignore.
In introducing a new Homelessness Act (and a Human Rights Act), a rights-based approach across government and dealing with wrongful discrimination and criminalisation of impoverished and disadvantaged Australians, my Government has the opportunity to respond to homelessness as a human rights issue. To do anything else is just dead wrong – not only do we need to do something about it, we will.
James Farrell is Manager of the PILCH Homeless Persons' Legal Clinic