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Welcome home photography sessions
Are you a realtor looking for a unique gift for your clients after they settle into their new home? Wouldn't if be great to give your clients a personal experience they will enjoy over time and associate with you? I've got you covered with my Welcome Home Photography Sessions. I'll travel to your client's home to photograph them in their new house. I'll return a week later to help them choose their favorite images for a set of cards and a matted print. I'll even deliver their products! And all of this comes in the form of a Gift Certificate from their favorite realtor.
$275 Welcome Home photography session includes:
~ 30 minute photo session at client's new home
~ Set of (25) custom cards with envelopes (client selects design/text/images)
~ 8x12 Fine Art Print with archival mat (ready for standard 12 x 16 frame size)
~ 20+ edited images to choose from
~ In-person ordering session at client's home to select favorite images for cards & print
~ Delivery of products to client's home (or delivery to your office if you'd like to deliver directly to client)
*additional products (albums, prints, wall art, digital files) are available for client's to purchase but never required
Read what other families say about Niki Stefanellli Photography on my RAVES page.
Check out family photography session images.
Step 1:
Use the link above to purchase your Welcome Home Photography Session Gift Card. The card can either be mailed to your client or directly to you so that you can gift your client in person.
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Your client receives the Gift Certificate and contacts Niki Stefanelli Photography to schedule their photography session and ordering session.
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Photography session takes place at client's home.
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In-person ordering session takes place at clients's home 7-14 days after the photo session. Client selects their favorite images and card designs.
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Niki Stefanelli contacts you when fine art products are ready for delivery. You may choose that products be delivered to client or to your office so that you may deliver in person.


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Where can Dorchester kids get into college? Anywhere!
Some of my Weston students believe that they are entitled to go to Harvard and BC and Bryn Mawr, but kids who go to public schools in Dorchester and Roxbury certainly aren't in their league. If your parents are rich and well-connected and have provided you with every educational opportunity that money can buy, you deserve to get into Harvard, don't you? But if your parents are low-income immigrants who have sent you to the school formerly known as Dorchester High School, you don't have a chance.
Or do you? Well, admittedly the deck is stacked against you; the odds are in favor of the Weston student. But let's look at some of the 29 high-school seniors who have been attending the Crimson Summer Academy for the last two summers, starting with some of the most competitive colleges:
- Harvard admitted 3. That's 10% of the class — can't beat that at Weston.
- Smith admitted an astounding 5 of the 15 girls!
- BC admitted 3.
- MIT admitted 1!
- Brandeis admitted 1, Bryn Mawr 2, Johns Hopkins 1, Penn 1, Pitt 1, Syracuse 6, Union 2, Wellesley 1, Wesleyan 1; Barnard put 2 on their wait-list.
- Some of the remaining six may also be highly competitive schools (I just don't know about all of them): Denison admitted 1, Lehigh 3, Mass Art 1, Northeastern 8, Regis 3, and Wheaton 3.
OK, they're not all from Dorchester and Roxbury, but they all attend public schools in Boston and Cambridge, and this college admissions record would be the envy of any public school and even most private schools too. Well done!
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There are two kinds of developers: the ones who rely on logging output and the ones who use a debugger.
I fall on the first category, but today I had to use a debugger (I needed to find a memory leak).
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Spring rains refresh cold limbs. Buds swell with new life. Days lengthen with promise. It is time… to unleash the gardeners!
Visit the fertile fields of our Conference Blog over the next few months as we introduce our magnificent 2019 Roving Reporter team. Each are seasoned presenters, reviewers, bloggers, authors and illustrators, all super keen to bring you the very best of the Sydney Conference 2019.
If you can't make it to the Conference next year or are worried you'll miss the finer details on the day, never fear - we've got you covered. And so without further ado, slap your gardening gloves together for:
Shaye Wardrop is a picture book writer, blogger and book reviewer. Science fiction and fantasy obsessed, she has a passion for stories with faraway lands, magnificent beasts, incredible journeys and brave little feet. Shaye is a member of the ACT SCBWI committee and a senior editor of Kids' Book Review. You can find out more about Shaye at www.shayewardrop.com
Is this your first SCWBI Conference? If not how many have you attended, where?
Yes, this is my very first SCBWI conference!
What is the most memorable (SCBWI) Conference experience you've had to date, or hope to have?
I'm looking forward to catching up with SCBWI friends from across Australia and having awesome and amazing knowledge soak into my brain.
What endears you most about the Kids' Literary Industry and your role in it?
Honestly, I love the community. I feel so lucky to have such a vibrant and supportive writing community to lean on and celebrate with as we travel on our writer journeys. I also love the challenge. Writing books for kids is hard (as I'm sure you know very well!), but I'm addicted to the challenge.
Name one thing you cannot live without.
Not trying to be corny, I promise, but it IS books! I don't know what I would do without story worlds to fall into and explore. And I guess I should say my family, too, right? They're pretty cool.
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With a background in Media, Coral has always had a passion for telling stories and inspiring children with a love for literature. Coral has several children's books published by Scholastic Books, National Library of Australia and Penguin-Random House.
Typically, her writing has a splash of rhythm, a dash of rhyme and is stirred with fun. However, Coral has also written non-fiction based titles including Meet...Don Bradman, Sorry Day and Grandma's Treasured Shoes, which is set for release early 2019.
Her title, Sorry Day was launched at the National Sorry Day events in Canberra on 26 May 2018, and was shortlisted in the Speech Pathology Awards.
Born in Sydney, Coral grew up in Bangladesh. She has also lived in Melbourne, Geelong, Queensland, Japan, Indonesia but now Coral resides on the Mornington Peninsula with her husband and four children.
Coral has served on the Kids' Book Review team, the Caleb Awards Judging Panel, and currently works with the KidLitVic team. Coral loves story-telling and running writing workshops in schools and libraries across Australia and internationally. And as well as children's books, Coral loves dark chocolate, good coffee, the theatre and of course the beach.
A writer of both fiction and non-fiction children's picture books, Coral Vass has always had a passion for telling stories and inspiring children with a love for literature. Coral has several books published with Scholastic Australia, National Library of Australia and Penguin Random House. Her latest release, Sorry Day, was launched at the National Sorry Day events in Canberra on 26 May 2018. Discover more about Coral at: www.coralvass.com Coral will be cultivating most of our social media channels with regular live updates as the conference unfolds. Follow on: #SCBWISyd
Is this your first SCWBI Conference? If not how many have you attended, where?
I have attended one SCWBI Conference back in 2014.....and loved it!! I can't wait to come back!
What is the most memorable (SCBWI) Conference experience you've had to date, or hope to have?
My Most Memorable Conference was 2014, where I met some very talented industry creators, who have now become dear dear friends.
What endears you most about the Kids' Literary Industry and your role in it?
I love that I am able to play my part in contributing to the Australian children's literature landscape, I am given opportunities to inspire children will a love for reading, I am constantly learning more, and I am able to champion others to pursue their literary goals.
Name one thing you cannot live without.
The Bible...and a coffee!
Stick around the garden shed to meet more of our terrific team. Till then,
Rove ya later!
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Malindi McLaren Vale GSM 2017 (12 Bottles)
Getta Gorgeous GSM from Malindi!
Malindi's Clare Valley Shiraz is one of WineMarket's top-selling Reds of all time - and now, for the first time, we're featuring one of their Red blends! This gorgeous GSM (Grenache Shiraz mourvédre) from the world famous McLaren Vale region is sure to keep Reds fans pleased as punch - and if you've never had Malindi before, this is a fantastic place to start!
The Bottom Line
- Beauty of a Red blend - brand new from WM fan favourite Malindi!
- Full of fruit-forward flavour, delicate tannins, and a finish that'll take you through 'til spring!
- Perfect with all winter's comfort foods - think lamb shanks, roast beef, and lasagne!
GSM is a fast-growing favourite blend here in Australia - and McLaren Vale is making some beautiful examples of the stuff. Exhibit A? This drop right here!
It's got everything you want in an easy-drinking Red - rich yet vibrant fruit flavour, velvety soft tannins, and a lengthy finish. This is a serious sofa-side sipper if there ever was one.
If you've only ever had the opportunity to try Malindi's Shiraz - or (perish the thought!) you haven't tried Malindi at all - this is the perfect place to start.
Prices displayed may vary for the Northern Territory. Read More Here
Tasting Notes
Vintage: 2017
Alcohol: 14.5%
Regions: mclaren vale
Varieties: red blends
Color: Medium garnet
Nose: Red berry fruits, black cherry and plum on the nose.
Palate: The palate is smooth and velvety with soft powdery tannins and a lengthy finish.


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Editions EG EEGCD-31
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1 Empire I 2:00
2 Empire II 4:53
3 Empire III 7:09
4 Empire IV 5:13
5 Empire V 3:40
6 Darbari Extension I 13:52
7 Darbari Extension II 7:23
Jon Hasselltrumpet, keyboards, treatments
Abdou Mboupdrums
Daniel Lanoistreatments
All titles by Jon Hassell except 'Empire II'
by Jon Hassell and Daniel Lanois
Produced by Jon Hassell with Daniel Lanois
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MAGIC REALISM • Like the video technique of "keying in" where any background may be electronically inserted or deleted independently of foreground, the ability to bring the actual sound of musics of various epochs and geographical origins all together in the same compositional frame marks a unique point in history. • A trumpet, branched into a chorus of trumpets by computer, traces the motifs of the Indian raga DARBARI over Senegalese drumming recorded in Paris and a background mosaic of frozen moments from an exotic Hollywood orchestration of the 1950's (a sonic texture like a "Mona Lisa" which, in close up, reveals itself to be made up of tiny reproductions of the Taj Mahal), while the ancient call of an AKA pygmy voice in the Central African Rainforesttransposed to move in sequences of chords unheard of until the 20th centuryrises and fails among gamelan-like cascades, multiplications of a single "digital snapshot" of a traditional instrument played on the Indonesian island of JAVA, on the other side of the world. • Music which is to this degree self-referential, in which larger parts are related to and/or generated from smaller parts, shares certain qualities with "white" classical music of the past.
AKA/DARBARI/JAVA is a proposal for a "coffee-colored" classical music of the futureboth in terms of the adoption of entirely new modes of structural organisation (as might be suggested by the computer ability to re-arrange, dot-by-dot, a sound or video image) and in terms of the expansion of the "allowable" musical vocabulary in which one may speak this structureleaving behind the ascetic face which Eurocentric tradition has come to associate with serious expression.
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Monthly Archives: May 2009
Katherine: 5 days left of work
My partner Katherine has 5 days left, before she's a free agent. This thing is really happening! Meanwhile, my PhD supervisor has doubts about our June 25 deadline. Here's hoping I prove him wrong.
Money abroad
My mother, who has been spectacularly helpful in offering advice and helping to kick ideas around has done some research for us on how to manage money while we're travelling. It turns out that, almost universally, banks are charging exorbitant fees to access money internationally – the 2% 'currency conversion' fee is one particularly common one, which can be a … Continue reading
Research on mobile broadband
I have, with much assistance from Louise, my 'virtual assistant' living in Spain, determined a feasible way to stay connected. The main considerations were Wifi (open/paid) Mobile broadband (3G) from the UK, and roaming Getting a local mobile broadband account upon entry to a new country Mobile satellite The conclusions are: Wifi: Not accessible enough, particularly if we plan to … Continue reading
Living on the road: Food notes
To give us a hand, my also-travel-bugged mother has compiled an impressive list of ingredients, utensils, and other bits and pieces that she and her partner Chris pack when they're travelling with their camper trailer. She has also listed a whole bunch of recipe ideas. The guide was so helpful I thought I'd post it here.


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Fast Fingers, besides, being a troper is a twenty-something college graduate who enjoys a diversity of media and MST'ing them along with like-minded friends.
His tastes in music range from progressive rock, to underground hip-hop, to trance/eurobeat, with the occasional bit of classical music. The hip-hop knowledge did help liven up one particular discussion. (Btw, the rapper in question).
He usually acts as a moderator on these forums, adding spoiler tags in his favorite works (except for Rosebud for obvious reasons) so Brain Bleach isn't necessary. He also consolidates arguments to keep pages neat and fixes the occasional typo. He started up the entries for Wangan Midnight and Liar Game, and will probably add a few more manga entries after he finished studying for LSATs.


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Filippo is a concept of comfort food, appealing to the senses and reasonable prices. The concept is developed into a modern restaurant with casual and warm, decorated with an urban / industrial style. Variety of processed wood oven dishes are offered, specializing in "Pizza Napoletana". A wide range of wines and beers Artisan complement the menu and decoration.
The "Pizza Napolitana" Filippo is performed based on the artisan tradition of Naples in Italy. The dough preparation, the fermentation time, the oven temperature, the natural ingredients and the process generate a final result of special pizza. This is palatable, fast and light digestion.
Our cooking system has its advantages in preparing different from other pizza foods such as vegetables, chicken wings, lemon chicken, hamburger, apples, etc. This is because they are cooked at high temperature and moist heat. So food will always be more juicy inside and golden on the outside.
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a day at smorgasburg, brooklyn
this year was my beautiful friend gianna's first mothers day! it was a sunny new york morning so we decided to pack a picnic blanket and go spend the day at smorgasburg in brooklyn. for those of you who don't know, smorgasburg is a big open air food market that is held every weekend in brooklyn during may through to october. on saturdays it is on the waterfront in williamsburg and on sundays it is in the lush, green, squirrel filled prospect park.
we got there at around 11am with our cash ready (the stalls only take cash). it was slowly filling up with people as we walked a lap and started to work on our food plan of attack. we first picked up our drinks: rosé, brooklyn pilsner (which tastes exactly like a stone and wood pacific ale), grapefruit-erita and rum punch. all delicious.
food-wise we got the famous home frite fries with truffle parmesan and a chipotle ranch sauce (maybe my favourite thing) we also had a bratwurst raclette baguette, pork belly bao, ramen burgers and a rose and cardamom ice cream.
i look forward to spending more summer weekends here and trying all the other food stalls. the lobster rolls, ice cream sandwiches, bbq ribs and philly cheese steak are definitely next on the list.


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The Link Newspaper Article
Fresh Eyes on an Old House
Fighting to Protect Lafontaine's Mansion
You've probably seen that Heritage Minute spot on TV where Baldwin and Lafontaine fight for responsible government in the 1800s.
You know—responsible government, where our elected representatives run the country instead of it being run by the Queen. Lafontaine was also the guy who fought to ensure French Canadians had the right to vote, assemble freely and speak their own language in the House, a pretty big deal in our history.
So why is Lafontaine's mansion at 1395 Overdale Street falling to ruin?
Ashley Clarkson and Selina Antonucci want to know just that. What started out as an assignment for a Public History class has grown into a peaceful advocacy demonstration that took place outside the Mansion on Feb. 23. Their efforts have also brought about TV news coverage and a meeting with representatives from Montreal Mayor Gérald Tremblay's office.
"Right now the city is really indifferent about the building," Clarkson said at the demonstration. "They have made the owner preserve it; he's not allowed to demolish it, but they're not doing anything with it, so we are hoping, with this petition and raising awareness, the city will show interest in the building and hopefully restore it into maybe a museum for responsible government."
These two students are awakening an issue that people have been struggling to resolve for decades. Architect Michael Fish has been fighting to protect heritage buildings in the downtown core for 30 years and he has watched the Lafontaine Mansion fall apart for decades.
"It's as if I'm in Virginia watching Mount Vernon [George Washington's House] burn slowly over a period of 30 years," Fish said, looking up at the house covered in graffiti, smashed windows and boarded up doors.
Anthropology teacher Anna Deaguayo, currently teaching at Dawson College, was part of Les Amis de la Maison Lafontaine in 2006. They were a group of Canadian Studies and History teachers that came together to draw attention to the situation surrounding the mansion. They also wanted to turn it into a centre for the interpretation of responsible government.
"It is one of the only buildings of that era," explained Deaguayo. "The parliament buildings are gone, they are actually trying to preserve the base of those buildings by digging down because it's important yet this, from the same time period, it's just being left. It's such a shame."
The owner of the building is said to not be interested in preserving it, and to look at the state of the house, that seems like a fair guess. The city has the power to expropriate the building and, according to Deaguayo, the provincial and federal governments would then be willing to put money into it. But despite numerous petitions and efforts of grassroots organisations, the city has not moved to protect the building.
Land owner Robert Landau had no comment when The Link reached him at his Sherbrooke Street art gallery the day of the advocacy. Clarkson and Antonucci will meet with representatives of Mayor Tremblay's office March 3 to present their petition and discuss the issue.
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This article originally appeared in The Link Volume 31, Issue 24, published March 7, 2011.


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- Developing a pilot project (see RFA - Pilot Project Harvester);
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I'm Gastón Mendieta, an Uruguayan Illustrator based in Barcelona. I'm developing my work on editorial, advertising, and personal projects.
My manner of working analyzes theme and context to invite deeper thought. I work with few elements graphically, ensuring that each has a justified objective within the meaning of each project. Because of this, every color is more distinguished, more powerful, and is able to carry my or my client's ideas to their maximum expression.
New York Times - The Economist - The Wall Streer Journal - Forbes - El País - Kiplinger - Los Angeles Magazine - Outside Magazine - Medium.com - Princeton Magazine - New Scientist - Financial Times - Wealthmanagement Magazine - WirtschaftsWoche - The Points Guy - Winsight Grocery Business - and others.


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Report from Harvard – Glen McKeeman, Principal of Christian College, Geelong
2 September 2014
I have been enriched, empowered and challenged by the learning that I have encountered alongside the other 250 participants from all over the world.
With eight colleagues from Victorian Independent schools, I took part in the Independent Schools Victoria Future of Learning Program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Throughout the week we discovered new thinking through global perspectives, the impact of technology on learning and finding out amazing information on how the brain functions and learns. Each day consisted of plenary lectures and elective mini-courses.
We were allocated to learning groups of 18 other educators from all over the world. I worked with dedicated and passionate educators from Hong Kong, South Africa, Canada, the United States and Australia.
We considered what values and ethics we want a student to have, and asked what do we want them to know, how do we want them to think and how do we want them to act? The approach and content of the program directly addressed these questions.
Throughout my studies I constantly applied the learning directly to our College context. I gained affirmation about a number of the initiatives that we have introduced, such as the new Vision Learning Program in Year 5, the greater access to technology and the recent professional development that has been embraced by our staff.
The time spent had great relevance as Christian College is establishing a School Improvement Plan that will guide and direct the future direction that we will take in teaching and learning. Schools need to develop future citizens who are globally competent and able to make meaningful connections with people from other cultures. The challenge is to create opportunities for students to see these connections.
On my return from Harvard as I reflect upon the privilege of sharing in this learning opportunity for myself, I return to wonder about what the future holds for the education of our students in the future.
As it always has been, it shall remain, more important for our students to understand that it is not what we learn, but more importantly, how we use what we learn for the service of others that matters most.
The College leadership team and I aim to create a culture in our College community that focuses on continuous self-improvement and one that values learning. This opportunity has equipped me with a clear focus and direction for Christian College in the future.
Here are details about Future of Learning. For more information contact Sue Woodhams.


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|Additive Manufacturing without Ink
|Keywords: additive manufacturing, additive process, conducting lines
|Advantech US has developed an additive process for manufacturing electronics that uses bulk materials without bulk materials. By using bulk materials such as copper, silver, gold, etc. the process is able to generate conducting lines and devices with the same electrical properties of traditional non-additive fabrication techniques without the added expense of making the material into an ink used by many other additive methods. The Advantech US process is capable of generating feature sizes to under 10 microns with registration to under 1 micron. This process has shown significant potential for the fabrication of chip packaging, microelectronic devices and circuitry; specifically, high density interposers, fine conductor lines and embedded components such as capacitors, resistors, and transistors. It has shown itself to be compatible with a number of both rigid and flexible substrates and many deposition materials.
|Scott Lauer, Vice President, Product Development
Advantech USA
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Jenan Kazim: Inventor of The Kazbrella/
My NativeAdVantage:
Jenan is the inventor of the KAZbrella. He was born in Cyprus but has made Britain his home for the last 43 years. Inspired by watching British pilots take off from the bases in Cyprus, Jenan graduated from Loughborough University with a Degree in Aeronautical Engineering. Armed with a Masters Degree, Jenan swapped the air for the sea and worked for many years, around the world, in the Oil and Gas Industry.
Always keen to take on a challenge, Jenan decided it was time to take a flawed product such as the umbrella and literally turn it up side down. Thus the KAZbrella was born. All Jenan's experience and expertise has been put to use in engineering his ingenious invention.
What's Your NativeAdVantage:
What do you do best?
Take apart umbrellas and put them back together again! I also make a pretty good coffee.
What makes you the best?
I don't feel I'm the best but I persevere when I'm trying to resolve a problem. I love what I do and I don't give up.
How will you become the best?
By continuing to try without fearing failure. I have a mug with a quote from Thomas Eddison saying "There is always a way to do it better….find it!" I believe this is how we better ourselves, by constantly striving to improve.
What are your aspirations?
Personal: To be happy and healthy, you can't ask for more than that. Our company motto is 'To do something you love with people you love.' I'm very fortunate my family is involved in the KAZbrella business.
Business: I hope to revolutionise the way umbrellas are used. I believe umbrellas have many benefits but are fundamentally flawed, they fold the wrong way! I hope to change this and more importantly I hope that others get pleasure in using a KAZbrella. If my design can make one persons rainy day a little better then it'll be worth it.
Motto: What do you want to live by?
"Life is too short"
People: Who do you want to meet?
There are so many inspirational people in the world anyone of them would be incredible to meet. To name a few I would love to have a conversation with:
Stephen Hawking
Robert Dyson
Bill Gates….
Places: Where do you want to go?
I have been lucky to travel a lot with my work as an offshore engineer. I have been to many places I would not have imagined travelling to. Now, I enjoy being at home, working from my garden and visiting the local cafes.
Products: What do you want to have?
A KAZbrella! It has been many years in the making. It has spent a long time in my imagination and as a drawing on paper. To hold a final production KAZbrella is a dream come true.
Passions: What hobbies/interests do you want to learn/excel at?
I enjoy going for long walks, it helps me clear my mind. On my travels I have watched people doing Tai Chi in the parks before work. This is something I wish I was able to do, it looks at great way to start your day.


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I wrote a feature on "Catch Me if You Can" at Hale Center Theater Orem:
During rehearsals for "Catch Me If You Can," opening this week at Hale Center Theater Orem, actor Patrick Livingston said he received a troubling note from director Chris Clark after running a big song-and-dance solo.
"Chris had to give me the note of like, 'I don't know how to change this, but you look exhausted in the next scene,' " Livingston said with a laugh. " 'So I don't know what gym routine you gotta do to get through it, but you look terrible.' So, that's a hard note to get from the director, 'cause there's no way outta that."


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This is great news: the anti-Syria faction, led by Saad Hariri, son of assassinated anti-Syrian Lebanese leader Rafik Hariri, won BIG in parliamentary elections in Northern Lebanon.
An anti-Syrian alliance that tried to bridge religious lines and was led by Mr. Hariri's son, 35-year-old Saad Hariri, a Sunni Muslim, won at least 21 of 28 contested seats in northern Lebanon, the last polling area in the elections that have been staggered over the past four weekends. That gave the alliance a majority in the next 128-seat Parliament.
And even better: Hariri will try to thwart re-election of the current Parliament Speaker, the pro-Syrian Nabih Berri. Berri is allied with the men who killed Hariri's father and with the terrorists in Hizb'Allah.
More good news, it seems for our favorite Cedarite:
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The College World Series is finally upon us and the draft mere days away. Time for a new mock draft! Enjoy!
Without further ado, let's take a look at our most recent projections for the first round.
1. Kyle Wright, RHP, Vanderbilt
The Twins have reportedly narrowed down their choice to "five or six" players according to Minnesota CBO Derek Falvey. If we had to guess, that's Hunter Greene, Brendan McKay, Kyle Wright, Royce Lewis, Austin Beck and possibly J.B. Bukauskas. The Twins have placed a priority on their next two picks (No. 35 and 37), meaning Greene could be out of their price range. Bukauskas hurt himself with his start in the NCAA regionals, and Beck has too many question marks to warrant the No. 1 pick. That leaves McKay, Lewis and Wright. We're still putting our money on Wright heading into the weekend.
Season stats (pitching): 5-6, 0 SV, 3.40 ERA, 16 GP, 16 GS, 103.1 IP, 82 H, 39 ER, 31 BB, 121 K, .216 AVG
Notable: Prior to his season-ending start (8 H, 7 ER), Wright had allowed just nine runs and 24 hits over his previous six starts, spanning 53.2 innings.
2. Brendan McKay, LHP, Louisville
The Reds are in a situation similar to the Twins with picks at No. 32 and 38, meaning they could also take themselves out of the Greene sweepstakes in favor of spending a little more money on those later picks. McKay has continued to excel in NCAA tournament play, and, to nobody's surprise, was named the Baseball America Player of the Year.
Season stats (pitching): 9-3, 0 SV, 2.31 ERA, 15 GP, 15 GS, 97.1 IP, 61 H, 25 ER, 33 BB, 131 K, .178 AVG
Season stats (hitting): .343/.464/.657, 54 R, 13 2B, 1 3B, 17 HR, 56 RBI, 45 BB, 36 K, 1-for-1 SB
Notable: The only player to win more than once, McKay is a shoe-in to win his third consecutive John Olerud Award as the nation's top two-way player
3. Hunter Greene, RHP/SS, Notre Dame HS (CA)
Greene will be one of four prospects attending this year's draft. Attendance has been rewarded in previous years with Mike Trout and Aaron Judge going on to have successful pro careers.
Season stats (pitching): 3-0, 0 SV, 0.75 ERA, 5 GP, 5 GS, 28.0 IP, 18 H, 3 ER, 4 BB, 43 K
Season stats (hitting): .324/.374/.598, 23 R, 6 2B, 2 3B, 6 HR, 28 RBI, 8 BB, 12 K, 2-for-3 SB
Notable: Greene was named MVP of the Mission League late last month.
4. Royce Lewis, SS/OF, JSerra Catholic HS (CA)
The Rays have grown quite interested in McKay, but unlike the top three teams, they prefer him as a hitter. He's been mocked to the Rays on several occasions now, but we don't see him falling this far. They'll likely be left with three options: MacKenzie Gore, Austin Beck and Lewis, who's the most athletic of the three.
Season stats: .377, 32 R, 4 HR, 25 SB
Notable: Lewis will be the highest-drafted player from JSerra since Austin Hedges was selected in the second round back in 2011.
5. MacKenzie Gore, Whiteville HS (NC)
The Braves seem to be drifting away from Austin Beck, and their preferred choice now appears to be Gore. A franchise never afraid to take risks in the first round, they might also make a run at Shane Baz, who's rocketing up draft boards, or Nick Pratto, who's sliding and could sign for well under slot.
Season stats: 10-0, 0.20 ERA, 68.1 IP, 145 strikeouts
Notable: Gore led Whiteville to their fourth consecutive appearance in the state title game
6. Austin Beck, OF, North Davidson HS (NC)
The A's also seem to be moving away from the pool of prospects they had been considering, including J.B. Bukauskas and Pavin Smith. They'd love a shot at getting Gore, but that seems more and more unlikely the closer we get to draft day.
Season stats: .590/.700/1.218, 12 HR
Notable: Beck hit three homers in his final high school game, a loss in the third round of the state playoffs
7. Shane Baz, RHP, Concordia Lutheran HS (TX)
We've been hearing all spring that Baz's commitment to TCU is so solid that no matter where he gets picked, he's likely headed to college. Arizona may test that theory by making him the second right-handed pitcher drafted. Other options include Virginia's dynamic duo, Adam Haseley and Pavin Smith.
Season stats: N/A
Notable: If selected in the first round, Baz would be the second Concordia Lutheran alum drafted in the first round in the past three seasons (Ke'Bryan Hayes, 2015)
8. Alex Faedo, RHP, Florida
J.B. Bukauskas may have the best slider in this draft class, but Faedo is right behind him. He also features premium velocity and has shown he's more likely to stick as a starter than the UNC right-hander. All signs point to Philly going the college route, so if it's not Faedo, then Bukauskas, Haseley and UCLA's Griffin Canning are likely options.
Season stats: 7-2, 0 SV, 2.60 ERA, 17 GP, 17 GS, 107.1 IP, 89 H, 31 ER, 35 BB, 132 K, .223 AVG
Notable: In two NCAA starts, Faedo has allowed one run in 11 innings and struck out 19.
9. Jordon Adell, OF, Ballard HS (KY)
Adell, who will also be attending the draft, has seemingly found a home in Milwaukee in almost every mock draft. At this point, this pairing seems even more predictable than the No. 1 pick.
Season stats: .554/2.091/1.434, 52 R, 9 2B, 0 3B, 24 HR, 60 RBI, 32 BB, 9 K, 18 SB
Notable: Adell finished the season five home runs shy of the state record set by Shon Walker in the early 1990s
10. J.B. Bukauskas, RHP, North Carolina
The Angels seem to be targeting college pitching with this pick, and there's a realistic possibility that Bukauskas will fall this far. They'd happily scoop him up and could rush him to the Majors as early as next year. #anythingtohelpmiketrout
Season stats: 9-1, 0 SV, 2.53 ERA, 15 GP, 15 GS, 92.2 IP, 62 H, 26 ER, 37 BB, 116 K, .188 AVG
Notable: Bukauskas was one of just five pitchers, with nine or more victories, to finish the regular season undefeated.
11. Jeren Kendall, OF, Vanderbilt
Kendall to Chicago seems to be another pretty safe prediction, although if the Sox had their way they'd love Adell or Faedo.
Season stats: .307/.372/.556, 59 R, 10 2B, 5 3B, 15 HR, 53 RBI, 24 BB, 74 K, 20-for-24 SB
Notable: With 67 career stolen bases, Kendall is still 29 short of the Vandy career record set by Charles DeFrance in the early 1980s.
12. Pavin Smith, 1B, Virginia
A week ago the Pirates wouldn't have expected Smith to fall to them, but with all the moving and shaking in the top-ten, it's seeming increasingly likely. Their preference is a college bat, so they'll also take a look at Haseley and Keston Hiura, and possibly Griffin Canning.
Season stats: .341/.428/.561, 52 R, 11 2B, 1 3B, 12 HR, 72 RBI, 38 BB, 11 K, 2-for-2 SB
Notable: Smith finished the season ranked seventh nationally in runs-batted-in and third with a 20.3 K/AB mark.
13. Trevor Rogers, LHP, Carlsbad HS (NM)
With the Fish debating between lefties D.L. Hall and Rogers, we think they'll come out on the side of projection and upside, which favors Rogers (6-6/190).
Season stats: 11-0, 0 SV, 0.33 ERA, 11 GP, 11 GS, 63.1 IP, 14 H, 3 ER, 13 BB, 134 K
Notable: Rogers tossed four no-hitters in 2017, and on April 21st threw a perfect game
14. D.L. Hall, LHP, Valdosta HS (GA)
The Royals like both Hall and Rogers, and we expect them to take whichever is available. In this case, it's Hall.
Season stats: N/A
Notable: Hall pitched as a freshman at Valdosta High, transferred for his sophomore and junior campaigns, and then went back to Valdosta to pitch his senior year
15. Nick Pratto, 1B, Huntington Beach HS (CA)
We had the Astros angling for pitching, but with several hitters from the college and high school ranks still available in this scenario, and with the massive successes they've had in the draft the past few years, they can afford to take a chance on a hitter of Pratto's caliber.
Season stats: N/A
Notable: Pratto shared Sunset League MVP honors with teammate Hagen Danner, who is also expected to be an early pick.
16. Adam Haseley, OF, Virginia
Haseley has no business falling this far, but if he does, count the Yankees among the teams that will be drooling over him. With three above-average tools and a chance to stick in centerfield, he'd be a perfect fit for New York.
Season stats: .393/.492/.662, 67 R, 15 2B, 1 3B, 14 HR, 55 RBI, 43 BB, 20 K, 10-for-14 SB
Notable: Despite making his mark as a hitter, Haseley has posted an 18-5 record in three seasons on the mound for UVA.
17. David Peterson, LHP, Oregon
The Mariners were linked to Peterson earlier this spring, and he's still a good fit for him near the middle of the first round.
Season stats: 11-4, 0 SV, 2.51 ERA, 15 GP 15 GS, 100.1 IP, 88 H, 28 ER, 15 BB, 140 K, .237 AVG
Notable: With 17-strikeout and 20-strikeout performances, Peterson had two of the five highest single-game strikeout totals of the year
18. Nate Pearson, RHP, State College of Central Florida
Pearson seems like a logical fit for Detroit, who loves premium velocity.
Season stats: 5-2, 0 SV, 1.56 ERA, 13 GP, 13 GS, 81.0 IP, 60 H, 14 ER, 23 BB, 118 K, .235 AVG
Notable: Over his final seven starts, Pearson allowed just three earned runs (0.60 ERA) and struck out 62 in 45 innings.
19. Jake Burger, 3B, Missouri State
The Giants love for college hitters is well-known, and in this scenario the best available is Burger, who offers the best average-power combo in this class.
Season stats: .332/.445/.656, 69 R, 13 2B, 0 3B, 22 HR, 65 RBI, 42 BB, 38 K, 3-for-4 SB
Notable: Burger earned MVC Player of the Year honors, and claimed a spot on the Collegiate Baseball All-America squad for the third year in a row.
20. Griffin Canning, RHP, UCLA
We had Canning going higher in our previous mocks, but with the ascension of several prep arms, he's starting his slide down into the 20s. He'd be a great get for New York here, although they might prefer more projectable arms like Blayne Enlow, Sam Carlson or Hans Crouse.
Season stats: 7-4, 0 SV, 2.34 ERA, 17 GP, 17 GS, 119.0 IP, 93 H, 31 ER, 32 BB, 140 K, .213 AVG
Notable: Canning struck out at least ten batters in half of his 16 regular season starts, and struck out 12 three times.
21. Bubba Thompson, OF, McGill-Thoolen Catholic HS (AL)
The O's have been consistently linked with college hitters, such as Logan Warmoth and Jake Burger, and college pitchers, like Alex Lange and Nate Pearson, but they seem to be heading in the high school outfielder direction as of late. Thompson is the best of the bunch, offering the best defense in this draft, plus speed and a high-risk, high-reward profile at the plate.
Season stats: N/A
Notable: Thompson turned down several football scholarships, before committing to play baseball at Alabama.
22. Logan Warmoth, SS, North Carolina
Warmoth has been one of the most consistent performers in college this year, showcasing solid defense, a great arm, contact skills, a little bit of power and good baserunning ability. He'll likely be the first college shortstop off the board, and Toronto loves college hitters.
Season stats: .336/.404/.554, 60 R, 19 2B, 5 3B, 10 HR, 49 RBI, 28 BB, 47 K, 18-for-21 SB
Notable: Warmoth struggled in UNC's disappointing NCAA regional run, going 2-for-16 (.125) and leaving 10 batters on base.
23. Keston Hiura, 2B/OF, UC-Irvine
Hiura hasn't played the field all year, after receiving a PRP injection into his elbow. The doctor that administered that injection? The Dodgers' own orthopedic surgeon.
Season stats: .442/.567/.693, 48 R, 24 2B, 1 3B, 8 HR, 42 RBI, 50 BB, 38 K, 9-for-15 SB
Notable: In addition to leading the nation in batting average and on-base percentage, Hiura finished in the top 15 in walks, doubles and slugging percentage.
24. Seth Romero, LHP, Houston
The Sox haven't let concerns of any kind (injury, maturity, etc.) dictate their drafting. Romero is a top-ten talent in this draft, but his calamitous season will see him dropped here…or even further.
Season stats: 4-5, 0 SV, 3.51 ERA, 10 GP, 7 GS, 48.2 IP, 46 H, 19 ER, 20 BB, 85 K
Notable: At the time of his suspension, Romero led the nation in K/9.
25. Clarke Schmidt, RHP, South Carolina
The Nats have intentionally gone after injured players the past few years and have been rewarded in a big way. Schmidt underwent Tommy John surgery earlier this spring, and shouldn't take the mound until 2018 at the earliest. If he can get back to pitching the way he was before his injury, the Nats will have another steal.
Season stats: 4-2, 0 SV, 1.34 ERA, 9 GP, 9 GS, 60.1 IP, 41 H, 9 ER, 18 BB, 70 K, .194 AVG
Notable: Schmidt's brother Clate was drafted in the 20th round in last year's draft, and now pitches in A-ball for the Tigers.
26. Tanner Houck, RHP, Missouri
Houck was a top-ten talent heading into the season, but a rough season has dropped him. He has the tools to be a end-of-round steal.
Season stats: 4-7, 0 SV, 3.33 ERA, 14 GP, 14 GS, 94.2 IP, 78 H, 35 ER, 24 BB, 95 K, .220 AVG
Notable: Houck received less than three runs of support from his offense this year, and hit 18 batters, good (or bad) for seventh in the nation.
27. Nick Allen, SS, Francis Parker HS (CA)
Seemingly every expert has Allen tied to the Cubbies. For those who aren't familiar with him, Allen is an undersized (5'8″) player who is easily the best defensive shortstop in this draft class. He should hit just enough to stick in a big-league lineup, and his speed should allow him to steal 20-25 bags a year.
Season stats: .297/.434/.494, 25 R, 10 2B, 1 3B, 2 HR, 9 RBI, 17 BB, 4 K, 17-for-23 SB
Notable: Allen committed to Southern California as a 15-year old.
28. Sam Carlson, RHP, Burnsville HS (MN)
The best prospect to come out of Minnesota since Joe Mauer, Carlson opened some eyes this spring by increasing his velocity into the upper 90s, reportedly touching 99 mph once and putting his name in contention for a spot in the first round. The Jays love high-risk, high-reward pitchers with premium velocity, so if he's still available, expect them to take a long look.
Season stats: 3-1, 0.41 ERA, 34 IP, 68 K
Notable: Carlson's brother Max, a sophomore on the Burnsville squad, should be a highly-ranked prospect in the 2019 class.
29. Hans Crouse, RHP, Dana Hills HS (CA)
You won't ever see Crouse's mechanics used as an example in a lesson on pitching, and despite the deception it creates, it will likely be addressed once he reaches the pro ranks. Whether that costs him effectiveness is anyone's guess, but even if it does, Crouse will still own a upper-90s fastball, which will make him a highly sought after prospect on day one.
Season stats: 7-3, 0 SV, 0.88 ERA, 11 GP, 11 GS, 63.1 IP, 35 H, 8 ER, 17 BB, 99 K, .152 AVG
Notable: Crouse racked up 254 strikeouts during his high school career, allowing just 115 hits in 189.1 innings.
30. Evan White, 1B/OF, Kentucky
If the Cubs draft Allen with their first pick, don't think for a second they'll go after a pitcher with their second. After all, Allen is going to be drafted high on the strength of his defense, which means they might still go after a college bat. White's is as good as any, and his defense sets him apart when it comes to first basemen in this year's draft class.
Season stats: .373/.453/.637, 48 R, 24 2B, 1 3B, 10 HR, 41 RBI, 25 BB, 31 K, 5-for-7 SB
Notable: White was named to the SEC All-Defensive Team all three years at Kentucky.


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Liverpool V Man City at Anfield : Match Preview
Salah fit for City clash but Sturridge sits out
Liverpool top scorer Mohamed Salah has recovered from a groin injury and will be available to face Manchester City on Sunday.
Striker Daniel Sturridge is back in training after a muscle problem which has sidelined him for a month but is not in contention for the weekend.
Midfielder Jordan Henderson (hamstring) and Alberto Moreno (ankle) are still recovering from their injuries with the latter closer to a comeback, although not in time for this weekend.
Vincent Kompany will likely remain sidelined for the trip to Anfield.
City's skipper is yet to feature in 2018 due to a calf problem and manager Pep Guardiola confirmed he is still struggling for full fitness.
Gabriel Jesus (knee) went to Barcelona for his injury this week and Guardiola, who remains without Benjamin Mendy (knee) and Phil Foden (ankle), anticipates having his Brazilian striker back training in two-to-three weeks.
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One time when Tim goes to Wilson for recommendation, Wilson is in the midst of training for a biathlon, particularly saying that he is a biathlete. Doom It Your self : On Device Time anyway. He is a former salesman for the fictional Binford Tool company, and may be very much a cocky, overambitious, accident-prone know-it-all Witty but flippant, Tim jokes round quite a bit, even at inappropriate times, much to the dismay of his wife.
Jonathan Taylor Thomas requested to be Demoted to Recurring Character for the eighth season ostensibly to deal with his education, but immediately took the free time in his schedule to film a movie. Al. Originally, another character (Glen) was to be Tim's assistant, but actor Stephen Tobolowsky was busy with one other venture. Disapproving Look : The principle level of "The Look", the place Jill gives Tim the Look after getting basketball season tickets.
It helps that Tim's costars play it up prefer it's all part of Tim's "The Toolman" bit. A sitcom starring Tim Allen as Tim Taylor and his household, consisting of his wife Jill and their three sons Brad, Randy, and Mark. In a single episode she and Tim obtained to race in tanks, after Jill saying she all the time wanted to drive one, and she or he soundly beat him.
Episodes under embrace the whole lot from "Off Sides" to "Instrument-Thousand-One: A Space Odyssey." What's the best Dwelling Enchancment episode of all time? They might be Finest Recognized for the Fanservice , but each have been in-universe expert mechanics, welders and The Medic Lisa in fact went on to become a Paramedic (actually, when she acquired a job on the local Hospital in season 6, they said 3 years working for Tim was like 10 years in the emergency room).


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The SCCR is located at the Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM) at the University of Bern and closely co-operates with the Swiss Paediatric Oncology Group (SPOG). All Swiss children's hospitals which care for children with cancer notify each newly diagnosed patient to the registry and send annual updates thereafter. Data from approximately 12361 cases diagnosed in 12174 patients are registered between 1976 till 2017.
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The Green Team - A Movement for the Brave
Many of you all ready know this, but our Fifth graders are amazing. Their ability to love, connect, feel, and grieve this year has been inspiring to students and adults alike. Losing one of our their classmates to cancer has been a struggle for each of them in their own way, but they are determined to create a legacy of courage, love, and hope to honor our dear friend Jeremy.
In the last few weeks we have created "The Green Team." We meet in my classroom each Friday for lunch and create a safe space for us to talk about whatever we need to say, as well as create little tokens of joy for us to spread around the world! Each of the Fifth graders have created a rock with a bit of inspiration to spread throughout the community... and beyond! Their hope is the right rock will find the right person at the right time, serving as a reminder that we are all connected. We are all in this together.
So be on the lookout!! If you find a rock, take a picture and send it to us at firstname.lastname@example.com and we will post it on this site. Be sure to let us know where you found it too! Spring Break is upon us and some of our rocks are going to travel!!!
Mrs. Hines and The Green Team
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Charese Frugé has joined Urban One as CHR Format Captain and Program Director for both Top 40 WNOW (100.9 RadioNow)/Indianapolis and KROI (92.1 RadoNow)/Houston. Frugé will be based out of Indianapolis but will be commuting back and forth to Houston.
"I'm very excited to be a part of the Radio One Family and to work with such great brands." Frugé tells FMQB. "The leadership and talent in this company is inspiring and I am so thrilled to be working with DJ Riddler again in both markets. Programming in Houston again is bittersweet and Peyton Manning won a Super Bowl for Indy, a fantastic reminder that every day is game day in this business."
In addition, DJ Riddler has been promoted to Assistant Program Director and Music Director for both WNOW and KROI. It's a reunion for both who worked together previously at CBS Radio Tp 40 KKHH/Houston.
"I'm thankful for the opportunity that Urban One has given me and I'm excited to be re-united with Charese Fruge." DJ Riddler tells FMQB. "I'm looking forward to helping strengthen the Radio Now brands in Houston and now in Indianapolis."
Terri Thomas continues as Operations Manager for the Houston Market and as PD for Urban AC KMJQ (Magic 102.1) and Rhythmic Top 40 KBXX (97.9 The Box).


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My pre-teen daughter struggles with dandruff. Puberty struck and wrought havoc on her skin and hair. Her once clear skin is acne prone and needs daily attention to keep it under control. Her hair is an oily mess by the end of the day but her scalp is super dry. The condition of her hair directly affects her acne problem, so we needed to address the hair issues.
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Monat products are on the higher end price wise but well worth it to me. Each bottle lasts about a month because you really only use a small amount when you wash. Her conditioner lasts even longer because we only apply conditioner to the ends. My daughter's hair is long, nearly touching her lower back.
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If you thought Hong Kong was all bright city lights, skyscrapers and shopping, you only know half the story. Whilst it does have all those things in abundance, it also has some of the best urban hiking trails in the world and it is some of the best things to do in Hong Kong. Once on the trails you feel like you're a million miles from the city and when you reach the peak it's right there in front of you again.
There were so many hiking trails that we wanted to try (sadly we couldn't do them all) but here's a run down of the four tracks we managed to squeeze into our week long trip.
Our big tip would be to avoid walking these trails on the weekend unless you have absolutely no other opportunity. We walked the Lion's Rock track on a Saturday and several sections were pretty slow because of the crowds, which detracted from the overall experience. Whilst it was lovely to see so many people out enjoying the gorgeous nature, we would much prefer to escape the crowds and go at our own pace.
1. Dragon's Back Trail
8.1km one-way track, steep start and moderate climb overall, track in very good condition.
This is a probably the most famous hiking trail in Hong Kong and for good reason. It is easily accessible by public transport and the views are simply breathtaking. It's also a great choice if you don't like too much uphill climbing. While there are a few hills, they are not as steep as many of the other tracks, making it a great choice for an easier day.
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You can hike the Dragon's Back trail by itself or walk it as part of the stage eight section of the Hong Kong Trail. If you have time we recommend the latter as you get to see a bit more of the area, but to be honest by far the most beautiful section is the Dragon's Back itself so if you're time poor you aren't missing out.
The hike is one way and can be walked in either direction. We started from where the bus dropped us off at the intersection of the Hong Kong Trail Section 8. This seemed to be the opposite direction to almost every other walker, but we later found this worked to our benefit as we passed people, but were not trailing behind anyone else. The Dragon's Back is the most popular walking trail in Hong Kong and even on a week day there were a fair few people around, so it's best to go early in the day if you want to experience some solitude.
The trail begins with an immediate uphill climb giving the impression it might be like the rest of Hong Kong's steep trails. However, it soon makes way for a long flat period on a sandy trail under the shade of the trees. We saw so many butterflies on this track, including some really beautiful bright blue ones that reminded us of the Australian Ulysses butterfly.
After the flat section the path begins ascending once more and you come out to some magnificent views. For those who may not want to rush up the climb, there's a conveniently placed bench if you want to sit and admire the view for longer. You can see one of Hong Kong's most beautiful beaches and many of the small islands. Throughout the climb you hug the coast with constant views and it's just a little more uphill to go before you reach the top of the Dragon's Back.
After taking some time out at the top you descend quite steeply all the way to the road where a passing bus or taxi can pick you up. Whilst waiting for the bus we saw wild pigs which was quite a surprise! The descent has some uneven surface but overall the track is really well formed and it's almost impossible to get lost.
If you only have time for one hike in Hong Kong make it this one. You can read our full, in-depth account on our blog all about the Dragon's Back Trail.
Read more: A 3 day itinerary for Hong Kong
2. Lion Rock Peak
6.5km one-way track, very steep start and mid section to the peak, track in very good condition.
Before taking this on we read varying reviews as to just how difficult this track is. The truth is it depends on the route you take and if you want an easier ride we recommend starting at Fat Jong Temple (starting here has some flat sections on the way up, whereas the other direction is continuously up and steep).
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As with most walks in Hong Kong it begins with an immediate uphill climb. For the first half an hour or so the trail is on a road which you share with cars that are constantly beeping you out the way. I was beginning to think that this hike was a mistake as I hate road hiking and especially being blasted by car horns.
However, as soon as you reach the Lion's Pavilion and the Lion Rock Peak sign you begin walking on the proper trail. Warning: there is only one flat section in the trail and the rest of the trail to the top is onwards and upwards on what feels like never ending stairs! There are some pretty amazing views along the way though and plenty of overhanging crags which are perfect for photography.
The majority of the trail is quite exposed, so we recommend going early in the morning to avoid the heat of the midday sun. Once you reach the sign saying 500m to Lions Rock it is much easier than I'd anticipated. I'd read a blog which had clearly been written about walking the trail from the opposite direction as it said the last 400m would be some of the hardest of your life. Therefore when I saw the 500m sign I was dreading the next leg. That was actually a blessing because it was easier than I'd imagined and it wasn't long before I walked out on to the peak in surprise.
As you can see from the picture below, I wasn't alone.
The views are truly incredible and there are loads of different spots you'll probably want to take photos at so leave yourself plenty of time. The view behind the sign saying go no further was particularly good. : )
You can actually climb on to Lion Rock itself but it was jam packed with people and looked a little dicey with steep drops and a narrow path to the top. I would have given it a go if it was quiet but with long queues I wasn't about to chance it.
The descent is fairly straightforward apart from the initial 10-15 minutes which is on less well-formed track. I found the footing pretty tricky and there was a constant stream of people trying to squeeze past on the narrow path on their way up to the top.
After that, the track goes back to being well-formed steps and it's just a case of skipping down. There are loads of monkeys on this stretch, and they were surprisingly well behaved unlike their counterparts in India and Nepal. I was glad to see no one was feeding them and it was fun just to watch them do their own thing.
Our legs were feeling it a bit as it was the day after our Lantau Peak hike but we were really glad we did it. If you want incredible city views this is definitely the hike for you.
3. Lantau Peak
6.68km one-way track, brutally steep climb (one of the hardest we've done), track in very good condition.
This hike is our favourite on this list.
It's the hardest of the lot by a very long distance, but the reward is absolutely worth the effort. Very few people were on the track (which is always a bonus) and every single one of them was walking in the opposite direction to us, which was steeper....why?!!
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It's a steep track from the off and there are plenty of false peaks which, on a really hot day, sapped my motivation quite a few times. But what always keeps you going is the scenery. This is breathtaking Hong Kong at it's best and it felt like being out in the wilds, which is staggering considering how close it is to the city. One peak even reminded us of Roy's Peak in New Zealand (see below).
It's basically just a case of making your way up the many stair cases. Like the Dragon's Back, it's a well formed track with plenty of signs, so you have no chance to get lost. It is very steep though and the drops on either side would make me very hesitant to walk this track in the rain. I could imagine it becoming very slippery.
It took us a couple of hours to reach the top which is longer than the sign suggested. We'd found the times on the other tracks to be an overestimation so I was surprised how slow we must have been going. I blame it on the heat!
When you do eventually make it to the peak it will be worth every step and ounce of sweat. It is spectacular; the best view in Hong Kong. You can see for miles and the peak is actually really big, so even if the track was busy you could easily find a spot of your own to sit and take it all in.
After taking heaps of photos at the top we needed to start our descent to Ngong Ping. It was fairly late afternoon by this point and it cast a beautiful light over the whole area. You start getting glimpses of the Buddha in the distance and it is gratifying to see it feel closer and closer.
The steps were extremely steep and I did nearly take a fall here which was pretty scary; I wish I'd had my walking poles. The descent takes around 45 minutes but the steep incline was enough to give me jelly legs and a bit of calf ache the next day. Ngong Ping is a wonderful place to end the trail and if you're there late afternoon the crowds have begun to thin.
There's a couple of stalls to get cold drinks and snacks before tackling the 268 steps to the Big Buddha. By now your legs are begging you to give it a miss, but it's well worth making the final push. We watched the beginnings of a beautiful sunset from the top before having to make our way down to catch the last cable car of the day.
The Big Buddha is one of our top Instagrammable spots in Hong Kong and worth visiting, even if you don't do the walk!
Originally I had thought we might have been able to take the walking track back to the MTR rather than the cable car but even if time hadn't been against us I think this would have been too much downhill for my knees! I've heard it's beautiful though and would love to try it next time.
If you're looking for a beautiful and slightly more challenging hike in Hong Kong then you can't go past Lantau Peak. It's unforgettable.
If you want even more detail about this trail, read our blog about tackling Hong Kong's second highest peak.
4. Victoria Peak
3.65km each way (return track), constant but moderate climb, paved path all the way.
This is a walk that divided us: I was not so keen overall but Joe really enjoyed it. Although we both agree it was far preferable to queuing for ages and then getting in the overcrowded and over priced tram (see the pictures of the queue below).
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It is also a great bit of exercise and a good work up towards hikes such as Lantau Peak or Lion Rock. The track is along a concrete path the whole way and at the beginning this runs alongside the tram tracks. Once you leave the tracks behind it does get prettier and the trail heads into shaded green patches with the occasional glimpses of the city beyond.
There are a couple of sections near the very end of the trail where you have to walk along the road with no pavement and there are a few blind corners, so it's good to vigilant. To be fair there were virtually no cars on this stretch when we hiked it, but it still made me feel uncomfortable.
It's a fairly relentlessly steep trail - you may see a theme here with Hong Kong hikes! When you reach the top there's a little shopping centre so you can stop for a coffee and admire the view, which is exceptional. There was also a lovely looking restaurant called The Peak Lookout which we didn't have time to stop at but would have liked to have done.
Overall despite not being enamored with the track, I am glad we walked up. Getting to the top under your own steam did feel good. We'd seen the queues for the tram and it really didn't look appealing. Also, the walk down was a breeze as the whole path is really well made so you can get back to the bottom, and the MTR station in no time.
Where we stayed
The Ritz Carlton Hong Kong is one of the best hotels we've ever stayed in. Stunning rooms, unrivalled luxury and service that goes beyond exceptional. Some rooms even have a Tesla car that takes you into Kowloon for free. Staying here is well worth the cost!
A cheaper option, but further out is the Hyatt in Sha Tin. The rooms are comfortable, huge and a decent option for a cheaper cost.
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5 Big Online Dating Tips
Web based dating has turned into a prominent choice for singles today, particularly during a time of moment innovation and occupied calendars. Every year an ever increasing number of singles are swinging to the web to upgrade their dating life and many are getting a charge out of success.More relational unions than at any other time are happening between individuals who met first on the web. Obviously, in case you're occupied with finding the affection for your life, you have to figure out how to best utilize the administrations accessible.
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Investigate every one of the choices and think about what you're extremely searching for in a date. Do you simply need a fun date, would you say you are searching for a particular statistic with regards to a potential sweetheart, or companion, or would you say you are searching for something genuine that outcomes in marriage? Put forth these inquiries and pick an administration that will meet the individual needs and wants that you have.
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In case you will endeavor to date web based, guaranteeing that you post great photographs is a standout amongst other internet dating tips. All things considered, while looks are unquestionably not all that matters, your consideration is regularly caught by what you see. While you might be enticed to simply post a nonexclusive picture, this likely won't generally cut it today. You require an image on your profile that indicates who you truly are. You need to look extraordinary and you need to seem as though you're having an incredible time. In the event that individuals discover your photographs appealing and interesting, you'll have better outcomes endeavoring to discover love on the web.
Tip #4 – Be Yourself and Avoid Lies
It is additionally critical that you act naturally and maintain a strategic distance from any falsehoods. It is enticing to improve yourself sound a little by lying about the activity you hold, the amount you make, or even your age. On the off chance that you truly need to discover something genuine on the web, you should be genuine. Lying isn't just ill bred to those you meet on the web, yet it additionally will come around sooner or later in time. You would prefer not to discover somebody you extremely like, just to push them away when they discover that you lied. Keep everything honest and you'll have better fortunes finding the one you need.


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Rivalry is a question
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I want to live
with the sheets of paper
folded over my hips at night,
in the morning
sun; glint of dust
after dust, its marks
of pen
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The unveiling of authenticity;
the becoming covering identity.
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How to Figure Out What Your SMS Marketing Subscribers Really Want
Customer research and acquisition aren't the easiest tasks in the marketing handbook. How do you really know what your customers want? We'll give you a hint: mind reading isn't an option. If you don't understand subscribers, your SMS marketing campaigns will be of little to no value. Take some time to do research and ask important target market identifying questions, as this process encourages long term offer redemption.
Before deciding on an SMS offer, ask yourself these three questions.
What are my most popular products?
Don't discount or push closeout inventory. If it's not selling well, there's a reason why. SMS marketing campaigns should tout high value and exclusivity. Make a list of your most popular products or current service offerings.
What can I afford to discount?
As much as you don't want to push closeout product, you also don't want to discount something with an incredibly slim profit margin. Always look for products that have at least a 1.8X markup, as a 20% or so discount is extremely doable in this situation.
Is there a place where the two above elements intersect?
So at your restaurant, the one pound burger is easily the most popular item on the menu. But unfortunately, the inventory cost for this entree doesn't offer much wiggle room. Now, the second most popular item on your menu is the Sweet BBQ wings. And, as luck would have it, you currently can get away with a 2.2X markup. You have tons of wiggle room discount wise, and the item is popular enough to catch the interest of your SMS subscribers.
Take time to answer these three questions, as they will help you figure out what SMS subscribers really want.
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Courts & Crime
Twice? Woman accused of running over man
BILOXI — A Gulfport woman accused of running over her ex-husband with a car in July is now accused of doing the same thing to a love interest in Biloxi, police said.
Justice Court Judge Bruce Strong has ordered Adrienne Rhea Idigpio held with no bond on a second charge of aggravated domestic assault.
Biloxi police arrested her while investigating a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle at Division and Bohn streets around 11:45 p.m. Friday.
Idigpio and the 25-year-old victim are involved in a romantic relationship, police Sgt. Christopher DeBack said.
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Friday, May 16, 2008
Subtitles or Voiceover?
More recently, however, film distributors have become increasingly aware that younger audiences are unable to comprehend subtitles on current films. To simplify things, subtitle producers have been ordered to reduce the number of words flashed on the screen to the bare minimum, and use of Chinese characters has been cut.
But the comprehension problem may also be indicative of the dumbing down of the nation. Young adult moviegoers' lack of familiarity with many basic historical facts, says the Sankei, in some cases has not progressed beyond middle-school level.
As a result, distributors are rapidly switching over to voice dubbing—not only for animated cartoons, but also for conventional cinema.
Link to 'What are Nazis?' Today's kids can't handle movie subtitles at Japan Today:
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- DickMcVengeance said...
Most of us ryuu-gakusei go for subtitles because admittedly, that's what we're used to when we watch fansubbed anime. After a while, a tolerance builds up where reading subtitles is absolutely nothing, and we tend to do it unconsciously.
I can't say I'm a strictly-sub or strictly-dub person, though. My feeling is that I want to hear the voices in the language that they were meant to be in. So, with news and interviews, I want to read subtitles. For anime that takes place in Japan, I want to hear Japanese voices.
Now, when it comes to an anime that is focusing on obviously Western characters, I watch the dub. It feels more natural, and everything comes across easier. I think that's why Sukiyaki Western Django was shot with everyone speaking English -- it's a Western, and there were no Japanese people in Midwestern America. That's part of why I love Miike.
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Can i put my glass in the dishwasher?
For the most part, yes! Most of our glass can be run through the dishwasher; the heavy tumblers, ice wine/ liqueur glasses, stemless wine, pint glasses AND mortar and pestles are all ok. We are very strict with how long we cure our glass so it is actually much stronger then anything factory made or made overseas. However, any of our larger pieces should be hand washed (steins, decanters, bowls).
Just be wary of temperature shock. So no ice or cold liquid until the glass has returned to room temperature.
can i actually use the mortar and pestle?
Again, yes! Glass is extremely strong under compression - it's tensile force where it struggles (so bending or twisting). We make our mortar and pestles very thick and robust so you can really grind anything you grind in stone. We also sandblast both parts so there is a nice tooth to them. Glass mortar and pestles are widely used in pharmaceuticals because glass is inert so it doesn't contaminate whatever you are grinding. Glass is also non-porous, it son't absorb any flavours so it is best for the widest range of uses. Everything from curry to cocktails.
How Long Does it Take to Make Each Piece?
We make our products in daily batches and the length of time it takes varies. Something to keep in mind is beyond how quickly we can produce, it has also taken us years to attain the skill level necessary to make everything.
However, typically, our pieces take anywhere from twenty minutes to an hour to make and then are boxed away in a kiln for twelve hours to slowly reduce the temperature until they reach room temp. If you just leave glass out after creating a piece, it will break every time as the molecules move quite slowly back into their solid positions.
Isn't Glass Actually a liquid?
No! However, this is a very common misconception so you are not alone in thinking this! Glass has been passionately debated for years about whether it is a liquid, a solid, an amorphous solid, etc. It really is a material in it's own category and has taken humans until very recently to fully understand it's characteristics (even though it is one of the oldest crafts).
The most current theory is that it is it's own state of matter - so rather then being a solid, a liquid or a gas, it is another category itself. So the four states of matter are solid, liquid, gas and glass.
Furthermore, we live in the age of glass. It has projected science forward, allowing us to see space (lenses), changed architecture completely, allowed us to fix our vision (glasses), progressed technologies (fibre optics, microchips and screens) as well as allowed for all kinds of insane scientific endeavors (test tubes, vortex chambers, lab equipment in general). What an amazingly modern and ancient material!


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Get some nuts.
Client: Mars
Client: Mars
The launch for Snickers' new variant needed something special to create waves and reinforce the 'Get some Nuts' message. Mr. T was the voice of the brand. Graffiti brought him to Australia to host the 'Tough Nuts of Australian Sport' media event. This built a huge buzz that spread beyond confectionery buyers.
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In 1967 Carl Johan De Geer went to Paris to portray the end of Haute couture. The fashion houses were a dying bread. The revolution was on and fashion was taken to the streets. > MORE
Vi hade fel – Paris 1967 by Carl Johan De Geer
Text by: Karina Ericsson Wärn
Publisher: Orosdi-Back
Publ. year: 2013
Language: Swedish
Pages: 71
Illustrations: in b/w
– Prins Eugenes Waldermarsudde, Stockholm
– Värmlands museum, Karlstad
– Norrköpings konstmuseum 2013