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Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Dubai Airport Deploys First Middle East Wind Tracer
The Middle Eastern region's first aircraft turbulence tracing detection system has been deployed by Lockheed Martin in collaboration with airport systems integrator Bayanat Airports Engineering (BAES) at Dubai International Airport.
Windtracer lidar system at Dubai International Airport. Photo, courtesy of Lockheed Martin.
Windtracer lidar (light detection and ranging), a system designed to collect data on turbulence arising from approaching and departing aircraft, was installed as part of the Dubai airport's plan to begin allowing dual aircraft arrivals on both of its runways. The new arrivals are part of the airport's response to the increase in air traffic from Emirates and other airlines in the region.
"The initial implementation of Lockheed Martin's lidar system will help Dubai International Airport meet its future demands in passenger capacity while maintaining the highest safety standards," said Alan Bourjeily, general manager at BAES.
According to Lockheed, Dubai International Airport ranks as the world's second busiest airports in terms of international passengers. Passenger traffic surpassed 57 million in 2012, a 13 percent increase from the previous year.

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Fredonia man, wife rescued from fast-moving water
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A Fredonia man and his wife were hospitalized with minor injuries after their car became submerged in fast-moving water.
Today around 4 p.m., John C. VanScoter, 83, of Fredonia, was operating his vehicle southbound on South Stockton-Cassadaga Road with his wife as a passenger and disobeyed two traffic barricades used on the road due to high water. VanScoter continued past the signs and drove into about three feet of water flooding the roadway. The vehicle entered the deep water and began to be swept away by a fast current.
VanScoter and his wife were rescued by members of the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office including the Water Emergency Team along with the Stockton Fire Department. Both were transported to Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk by Stockton Rescue with non-life threatening injuries.


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The Real Purpose of Parenting is a series of stories and life lessons from the world of a therapist, known as The Parent Coach. Very well-intentioned, well meaning parents are at the point of crisis with their kids because their own best parenting efforts are NOT producing the children they want them to be. And there, according to Dr. Phil Dembo, lies the problem.
In The Real Purpose of Parenting, even the best parents are capable of smothering the growth of their kid's life. This can happen because the truth of who the child is, and what the child truly needs is often overlooked or ignored in the agenda that many parents lay out for their kids. Thus...often landing the family in a colossal melt down.
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Children live out their own experiences not our picture of what those experiences should be
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I prefer audio for non-fiction because I have a harder time getting through them in print version. This book, however, had lots of stories woven in, so it probably would have been good both ways. There was one chapter that was a little heavy that I think was much easier to get through being on audio.
A great parenting book to shift the way you parent
I personally just didn't care for the narrator's voice. I usually am happy when the narrator is the author, but this time it made it a little hard to listen to.
I could definitely see myself and my children in some of his anecdotes.
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Fantastic. Life changing.
How simply understood his message was.
He reads this book, so the flow and heart in the book resonates through his voice.
I am currently putting into practice what I learned from Dr. Dembo with my nephew who is being raised by my parents. I also have a little girl and don't want to parent how my parents' parented. Understanding the dynamics of family struggles and clarifying the pitfalls we go through will help guide me to respond and not react.
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The author relates to the readers with authentic experience and is emotionally one with the reader's concern to succeed as a father.
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this book will convince and convict you to try harder to love, forgive, be patient, be a coach, be a leader, be a motivator, be a good listener, and be understanding to your children.
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The concepts and philosophy are so important for every parent and every child. Hearing it from the authors own voice made it that much more powerful. Simply an awesome experience!
There were so many stories in this book that are relevant to life and families today. I found myself having trouble turning off the audio.
To my knowledge, this is his first performance and I felt he was just wonderful. His passion could be felt in every word he spoke.
The Real Purpose Of Parenting
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Complicated topics explained clearly with real life examples. Also touching. Possibly the most useful book I've ever read. Thank you Dr. Dembo.
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The Delaware State University Board of Trustees recently approved a 35% reduction in the cost of 2013 undergraduate summer session courses.
The in-state rate this summer will drop from $273 down to $177 per credit hour. The out-of-state summer rate will decrease from $620 to $403.
The reduction – which only applies to undergraduate courses – will be for both Summer Session I (May 21 to June 27) and Summer Session II (July 1 to Aug. 8). There is no change in the current per credit hour rates for graduate or doctoral summer courses (in-state graduate – $417; out-of-state graduate – $920; in-state/out-of-state doctoral – $528)/
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The DSU Board of Trustees approved the summer undergraduate course reduction during its March 18 regular quarterly meeting.


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al-Harīrī 1054-1122
(Full name Abū Muḥammad al-Qāsim ibn 'Alī al-Harīrī) Iraqi poet, grammarian, and scholar.
Al-Harīrī is recognized as one of the greatest practitioners of the maqāmat, a literary genre characterized by use of anecdotal form to recount, in clever and complex wordplay, dramatic tales of rogues and their adventures. Al-Harīrī's Maqāmāt (c. 1108), most often rendered in English as Assemblies, consists of fifty stories featuring the exploits of the vagabond Abū Zayd as-Sarūjī. Zayd is a trickster who delights in demonstrating his unparalleled vocabulary and his prowess at composing elegant poetry. Al-Harīrī's linguistic achievements were such that for several hundred years the Maqāmāt was considered one of the greatest examples of Arab literature, second only to the Quran.
Biographical Information
Little is known of al-Harīrī's life. He was born in Basra, Iraq, in 1054, probably to land-owning parents. After receiving his education in Basra, he attained a government position as chief of intelligence. His duties required extensive travel but still allowed him sufficient time to write poetry. Al-Harīrī died in Basra in 1122.
Major Works
Al-Harīrī's master work is the Maqāmāt. The stories are narrated by al-Harith ibn Hammām, a creation of al-Harīrī, and revolve around the rascal Abū Zayd al-Sarūjī. The Maqāmāt was composed at the request of Anushirwan b. Khalid, a Persian statesman, and al-Harīrī stressed that he wrote it for a moral, and not a frivolous, purpose: in the last tale Zayd undergoes a religious conversion. The Maqāmāt is written in rhymed prose, called saj', in an ornate style replete with puns, allusions, and similes. Additionally, al-Harīrī wrote a book on the misuse of certain expressions, Durrat al-ghawwāṣ fī awhām al-khawa,ṣṣ and a lengthy poem on grammar, Mulḥat al-i 'rāb fī annaḥw., but the date of these works are not known.
Critical Reception
Appreciation of al-Harīrī's writing is difficult for Westerners unfamiliar with Arabic language and literature. Numerous instances of linguistic skill are impossible to render in translation—for example, tales composed wholly with letters that do not join each other when written, or composed wholly with letters that do not have dots. Although such virtuoso displays have been appreciated by Arabs for centuries, Western critics level the charge that al-Harīrī's work is too much concerned with form, too little with content. D. S. Margoliouth and Ch. Pellat, for example, assert that al-Harīrī's success can only be explained by a decline in literary taste, and that his Maqāmāt are no more than pale reflections of those of his predecessor, Ahmad al-Hamadhānī. Other critics take a more favorable view; G. E. von Grunebaum explores the question of how the spirit of Islam is manifested in Arab literature and explains that some literary characteristics that are particularly favored by Arab readers are not aspects that tend to be highly valued by Western critics and authors. A. F. L. Beeston examines the maqāmāt genre and its principal writers, and speculates that al-Harīrī's use of puns indicates that his writings were chiefly intended for pedagogical purposes. Geert Jan van Gelder examines rhyme in the Maqāmāt, focusing on the differences between rhyme in poetry and rhyme in prose. Van Gelder also compares the techniques of rhyme employed by al-Harīrī with those used by his predecessor al-Hamadhānī. Other close analyses are those by Reynold A. Nicholson and Abraham Lavi. Nicholson discusses the protagonist of the Maqāmāt, Abū Zayd, and offers translations of three poems he recites in the text, while Lavi studies the Mahberot Ithiel, the Hebrew translation of the Maqāmāt, which constitutes the most widely disseminated translation of al-Harīrī's work. Beeston also notes that the Maqāmāt exerted tremendous influence on Arab writers for centuries.
Principal Works
Maqāmāt (fiction) c. 1108
Durrat al-ghawwāṣ fī awhām al-khawaṣṣ (treatise) date unknown
Mulḥat al-i 'rāb fī annaḥw. (poetry) date unkown
The Assemblies of Al-Harīrī (translated by Thomas Chenery) 1867-98
The Assemblies of Al-Harīrī: Fifty Encounters with the Shayck Abū Zayd of Seruj (translated by Amina Shah) 1981
Reynold A. Nicholson (essay date 1907)
SOURCE: Nicholson, Reynold A. "Poetry, Literature, and Science in the 'Abbásid Period." In A Literary History of the Arabs, pp. 285-364. Surrey, England: Curzon Press, 1993.
[In the following excerpt, originally published in 1907, Nicholson discusses al-Harīrī's heroic character Abū Zayd.]
Less original than Badí'u 'l-Zamán, but far beyond him in variety of learning and copiousness of language, Abú Muḥammad al-Qásim al-Harírí of Baṣra produced in his Maqámát a masterpiece which for eight centuries "has been esteemed as, next to the Koran, the chief treasure of the Arabic tongue." In the Preface to his work he says that the composition of maqámát was suggested to him by "one whose suggestion is a command and whom it is a pleasure to obey." This was the distinguished Persian statesman, Anúshirwán b. Khálid,1 who afterwards served as Vizier under the Caliph Mustarshid Billáh (1118-1135 a.d.) and Sultán Mas'úd, the Seljúq (1133-1152 a.d.); but at the time when he made Harírí's acquaintance he was living in retirement at Baṣra and devoting himself to literary studies. Harírí begged to be excused on the score that his abilities were unequal to the task, "for the lame steed cannot run like the strong courser."2 Finally, however, he yielded to the request of Anúshirwán, and, to quote his own words—
"I composed, in spite of hindrances that I suffered From dullness of capacity and dimness of intellect, And dryness of imagination and distressing anxieties, Fifty Maqámát, which contain serious language and lightsome, And combine refinement with dignity of style, And brilliancies with jewels of eloquence, And beauties of literature with its rarities, Beside verses of the Koran wherewith I adorned them, And choice metaphors, and Arab proverbs that I interspersed, And literary elegancies and grammatical riddles, And decisions based on the (double) meaning of words, And original discourses and highly-wrought orations, And affecting exhortations as well as entertaining jests: The whole of which I have indited as by the tongue of Abú Zayd of Sarúj, The part of narrator being assigned to Harith son of Hammám of Baṣra."(3)
Harírí then proceeds to argue that his Maqámát are not mere frivolous stories such as strict Moslems are bound to reprobate in accordance with a well-known passage of the Koran referring to Naḍr b. Hárith, who mortally offended the Prophet by amusing the Quraysh with the old Persian legends of Rustam and Isfandiyár (Koran, xxxi, 5-6): "There is one that buyeth idle tales that he may seduce men from the way of God, without knowledge, and make it a laughing-stock: these shall suffer a shameful punishment. And when Our signs are read to him, he turneth his back in disdain as though he heard them not, as though there were in his ears a deafness: give him joy of a grievous punishment!" Harírí insists that the Assemblies have a moral purpose. The ignorant and malicious, he says, will probably condemn his work, but intelligent readers will perceive, if they lay prejudice aside, that it is as useful and instructive as the fables of beasts, &c.,4 to which no one has ever objected. That his fears of hostile criticism were not altogether groundless is shown by the following remarks of the author of the popular history entitled al-Fakhrí († circa 1300 a.d.). This writer, after claiming that his own book is more useful than the Hamása of Abú Tammám, continues:—
"And, again, it is more profitable than the Maqámát on which men have set their hearts, and which they eagerly commit to memory; because the reader derives no benefit from Maqámát except familiarity with elegant composition and knowledge of the rules of verse and prose. Undoubtedly they contain maxims and ingenious devices and experiences; but all this has a debasing effect on the mind, for it is founded on begging and sponging and disgraceful scheming to acquire a few paltry pence. Therefore, if they do good in one direction, they do harm in another; and this point has been noticed by some critics of the Maqámát of Harírí and Badí'u 'l-Zamán."5
Before pronouncing on the justice of this censure, we must consider for a moment the character of Abú Zayd, the hero of Harírí's work, whose adventures are related by a certain Hárith b. Hammám, under which name the author is supposed to signify himself. According to the general tradition, Harírí was one day seated with a number of savants in the mosque of the Banú Harám at Baṣra, when an old man entered, footsore and travel-stained. On being asked who he was and whence he came, he answered that his name of honour was Abú Zayd and that he came from Sarúj.6 He described in eloquent and moving terms how his native town had been plundered by the Greeks, who made his daughter a captive and drove him forth to exile and poverty. Harírí was so struck with his wonderful powers of improvisation that on the same evening he began to compose the Maqáma of the Banú Harám,7 where Abú Zayd is introduced in his invariable character: "a crafty old man, full of genius and learning, unscrupulous of the artifices which he uses to effect his purpose, reckless in spending in forbidden indulgences the money he has obtained by his wit or deceit, but with veins of true feeling in him, and ever yielding to unfeigned emotion when he remembers his devastated home and his captive child."8 If an immoral tendency has been attributed to the Assemblies of Harírí it is because the author does not conceal his admiration for this unprincipled and thoroughly disreputable scamp. Abú Zayd, indeed, is made so fascinating that we can easily pardon his knaveries for the sake of the pearls of wit and wisdom which he scatters in splendid profusion—excellent discourses, edifying sermons, and plaintive lamentations mingled with rollicking ditties and ribald jests. Modern readers are not likely to agree with the historian quoted above, but although they may deem his criticism illiberal, they can hardly deny that it has some justification.
Harírí's rhymed prose might be freely imitated in English, but the difficulty of rendering it in rhyme with tolerable fidelity has caused me to abandon the attempt to produce a version of one of the Assemblies in the original form.9 I will translate instead three poems which are put into the mouth of Abú Zayd. The first is a tender elegiac strain recalling far-off days of youth and happiness in his native land:—
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G. E. von Grunebaum (essay date 1955)
SOURCE: von Grunebaum, G. E. "The Spirit of Islam as Shown in Its Literature." In Islam: Essays in the Nature and Growth of a Cultural Tradition, pp. 95-110. London: Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1961.
[In the following essay, originally published in 1955, von Grunebaum considers how the spirit of Islam appears in Arabic literature, including the writings of al-Harīrī.]
The search for reflections of the spirit of Islam in literature will be meaningful only when it is interpreted as the search for such character traits as are readily derivable from or co-ordinable with essential elements of Islamic doctrines or outlook. Two methodological...
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D. S. Margoliouth and Ch. Pellat (essay date 1971)
SOURCE: Margoliouth, D. S., and Ch. Pellat. "Al-Harīrī." In The Encyclopedia of Islam: New Edition, edited by B. Lewis, V. L. Ménage, Ch. Pellat, and J. Schacht, pp. 221-22. Leiden, Netherlands: E. J. Brill, 1971.
[In the following essay, Margoliouth and Pellat provide an overview of al-Harīrī's works and his importance.]
al-Harīrī (sometimes Ibn al-Harīrī in Yākūt), Abu Muḥammad al-Kāsim B. 'Alī B. Muḥammad B. 'Uhtmān B. al-Harīrī al-Baṣrī, Arabic poet and philologist known principally for his Makāmāt. Born in 446/1054, probably to a landed family living at al-Masān, near Baṣra, where he spent his childhood, he commenced his...
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Abraham Lavi (essay date January 1984)
SOURCE: Lavi, Abraham. "The Rationale of Al-Harīzī in Biblicizing the Maqāmāt of Al-Harīrī." The Jewish Quarterly Review n.s. 74, no. 3 (January 1984): 280-93.
[In the following essay, Lavi examines Judah al-Harīzī's Hebrew translation of the Maqāmāt.]
Sometime between the years 1213 and 1216 the Spanish-Jewish scholar Judah al-Harīzī translated al-Harīrī's Maqāmāt into Hebrew. This translation is now known under the title Maḥberōt Ithiel. Unfortunately only twenty-five complete Maḥbarōt—II-XXVI—the last part of I, and the beginning of XXVII are in our possession. The others, and the preface with which al-Harīzī, in...
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A. F. L. Beeston (essay date 1990)
SOURCE: Beeston, A. F. L. "Al-Hamadhānī, Al-Harīrī and the Maqāmāt Genre." In 'Abbasid Belles-Lettres, edited by Julia Ashtiany, T. M. Johnstone, J. D. Latham, R. B. Serjeant, and G. Rex Smith, pp. 125-35. Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 1990.
[In the following essay, Beeston examines the Maqāmāt genre and al-Harīrī's contribution to it.]
The telling and hearing of anecdotes has been a favourite pastime in all ages and places: round the bedouin camp-fire, in the literary salons of 'Abbasid Baghdad, in the English public house and over the after-dinner port. The nature of an anecdote varies enormously. In length it may...
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Geert Jan van Gelder (essay date spring 1999)
SOURCE: van Gelder, Geert Jan. "Rhyme in Maqāmāt or, Too Many Exceptions Do Not Prove a Rule." ,Journal of Semitic Studies 44, no. 1 (spring 1999): 75-82.
[In the following essay, Van Gelder examines the nature of the rhymes in the works of two practitioners of Maqāmāt: al-Hamadhānī and al-Harīrī.]
Rhyme is ubiquitous in classical Arabic literature, obligatory in poetry and often employed in forms of more or less ornate prose. The rules of rhyme in poetry and rhymed prose (saj') are not wholly identical, since, as is well known, pausal forms may differ, prose normally requiring final short vowels to be dropped, whereas they are mostly...
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Further Reading
Ebied, R. Y., and M. J. L. Young. "Some Verses in Praise of Al-Harīrī." Journal of Semitic Studies 19, no. 1 (spring 1974): 76-81.
Provides Arabic texts of several verses concerning the Assemblies.
Additional coverage of al-Harīrī's life and career is contained in the following source published by the Gale Group: Reference Guide to World Literature, Ed. 3.
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (43 votes).
In short: Seafront Run worth the tripIn full: Great organisation from Rotary Club. Looked at my comment from 2012 and organisers moved to 10am start as I requested. So got back home in good time.Canvey Heights at 3 1/2 miles still a challenge and seafront run enjoyable.Date of review: September 8, 2013
In short: New Seafront route goodIn full: New Seafront route good even found a Canvey height. Shame it was in the 80's as it too hot to run wihtout any shade On the route especially along the seawall. Nothing the organsiers could do although I am sure next year it will be freezing.Could the race start at 10.00 or 10.30 next year?Date of review: September 16, 2012
In short: Fantastic, I enjoyed all of it, friendly marshals, can't wait till next year.Date of review: September 11, 2012
In short: Quick & FriendlyIn full: I really enjoyed this race in the hottest conditions I ever run in. Beat my personal best when I was happy at just getting round without stopping. Don't understand not being allowed to have MP3's and I did miss not being able to run to my favorite Spice Gurls track! (Spice up your life) Also could have had more distance markers and chip timing but very friendly helpful marshalls and will be back next year.... I just hope it rains! Date of review: September 9, 2012
In short: Not easy - uneven ground but a great testDate of review: May 16, 2012
In short: Flat route, excellent for beginners and PB, windy along the sea wall but you can't blame the organisers for thaat!Date of review: September 19, 2011
In short: Shame about the windIn full: Nice race shame about the wind on the way back!Date of review: September 11, 2011
In short: Well-organised race with challenging surface and sea windsIn full: Really enjoyed this route (some nice views of the sea and the rattle of boat-sails) though it's definitely tough on the times: lots of gravel, some uneven grass paths and really big sea winds coming on and off the island. The 10K attracted about 100 runners and there were three water stations, which was good -- but they used bottles which seemed inefficient compared to cups. Hope they cleared them all up. Also the markers were a bit weird: 5 miles and 6 miles but nothing before that (and weird to do it in miles too). Luckily I knew this from previous reviews so wasn't too thrown but it's worth keeping in mind.Date of review: September 11, 2011
In short: Apart from wing off sea wall good run!!In full: Beware the weather on this run can make or break you!!!!The route was very good and well planned out mixed terrain and enough water stops. Enjoyable shall be back nxt year!!!Date of review: December 10, 2010
In short: Good race mainly off road and good flat finishDate of review: September 14, 2010
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Not good
Publié par Reviewer1342028 le Nov 26, 2012
I don't know what everyone else is drinking, but this is disgusting. I can adapt and tolerate a lot as far as a product being different tasting. I love soy milk but this tastes nothing like it in my opinion. I tried it different ways and I tried it more than once. BTW, it was so bad that this is the first review I have ever written and I have been ordering online for years.
Good enough
Publié par Reviewer2821810 le Aug 22, 2010
The taste is slightly inferior in comparison with regular liquid soy milk, but I guess this is the case with any dry milk. Also it takes some effort to make it completely dissolve. But overall it's a good quality product.
Love it!
Publié par Reviewer1676652 le Jul 07, 2012
This is soy milk without added food starch/maltodextrin fillers and none of the sweeteners used in the liquid brands. I can tolerate it, where the other ones don't agree with me. With time, I developed a taste for this product. I've found that dissolving in lukewarm water works well. I will buy this by the case so I have it on hand--more economical and reliable than buying locally. Thank you!
Publié par Reviewer3315071 le Jan 08, 2013
Blends easily, I add it in my homemade chocolate to make it more like milk chocolate
Very useful, if not like real liquid soymilk.
Publié par Reviewer1236024 le Apr 12, 2012
If this powder can make soymilk as yummy as the soymilk you can buy at the store, I've yet to find the right ratio or method. However, I love using it in oatmeal and other porridge-type foods for a creamier hot breakfast.
Publié par yumsome le Feb 08, 2015
So much more convenient to be able to make up soya milk as needed, rather than having to hunt around the shops for unsweetened and additive-free cartons of the stuff... and then only using half of it, forgetting about it, and ages later, discovering that it has not only evolved and become sentient at the back of the 'fridge but is actually using those three also-forgotten wrinkly carrots as its minions in bid to take over the world.
Publié par AnnaLL le Apr 25, 2013
I like that this is low in carbs and the powder is fine so it's easy to mix. I usually use it for coffee though; I'm not crazy about the taste on it's own.
Soy Powder
Publié par Reviewer3053757 le Nov 28, 2010
I was just happy to finally find soy powder! It was a good quality and arrived in only a few days. Now that I know where to get it, I will not go elsewhere. Thanks
Good taste
Publié par Reviewer1266868 le Apr 03, 2011
Taste is excellent with cocoa powder.
love it
Publié par Reviewer3296198 le Sep 23, 2016
Has great taste. Very creamy. Very clean product. Only one ingredient compared with ready made soy milk. When I'm not making nut milks I use this. I've tried others but I find this the best for taste and simplicity. I use my blender to mix it up with cold or hot water. Always perfect results.
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Alpena site for reality fishing show
ALPENA -There will be several events taking place this week that will put Alpena and Northeast Michigan in the focus of the rest of the nation later this year. Camera crews will be rolling for an upcoming reality show, as well as a commercial that will be showcasing local lakes and attractions.
At a special press conference at the Sanctuary Inn Monday it was announced a bass fishing reality program featuring the fishermen of the Jack Link's Major League Fishing is being filmed in the area. Jack Link's Beef Jerky also will be filming a "Messin' with Sasquatch" television ad while on the lake fishing. The commercials featuring Bigfoot are among the most popular and comical on TV.
The spotlight however will be on the fishermen and their escapades fishing. The three day tournament, which will feature fishing on three local lakes and their battle against one another, head to head to win the championship. The event will be documented from start to finish, but the results will not be released to keep the conclusion secret.
The show is centered around 24 fishermen who partnered with the Outdoor Channel to help take fishing on television to the next level. For the event they square off against one another on bodies of water they are unaware of until the trailer is backed up to the boat launch.
Boyd Duckett is a past Bass Masters Classic Champion and will be fishing in Alpena. He said the show not only pits the fishermen against each other, but there are rules that if violated result in penalties. He said a fish when being unhooked can never touch the handler, or the floor of the boat, or a penalty will be assessed. He said the show allows novice fishermen an inside look at how even the pros struggle to catch fish when they encounter new locations and elements, as well as see how they overcome the hurdles to catch fish.
"We assembled 24 of the most influential fishermen and we are basically trying to create a new sport," Duckett said. "Our television product has never appealed to the masses. We want to make a television product that is more sports like and not based solely on outdoors … We want to do what the World series of Poker did and what some of the other emerging sports are doing."
Alpena Convention and Visitors Bureau President Mary Beth Stutzman said there has been a lot of work done behind the scenes to get things coordinated for the television show's filming. She said everything had to be done in secret because the location of the lakes the pros were going to be fishing on could not be revealed to them. Stutzman said bringing the show and its crew to Alpena has been in the works for a while, but information could not be released because leaking the fishing locations to the fishermen could spoil the entire concept of the show.
"I had heard that they were poking around in Michigan and other cities and I called them and told them they need to visit and consider Alpena if they were looking for good bass fishing," Stutzman said. "We are known for some of the best bass fishing in the state. I convinced them to come and check out Alpena and once they did their due diligence, and came out and fished, they saw the opportunities and it was a no-brainer to come to Alpena, I think."
Communications Director Randy Coleman said Alpena will be highlighted when the show is released and as a result, the area cold see a rush of fishermen visiting the area. He said promoting the communities Major League Fishing partner with is one of the goals of the league.
"Everyone will know about Alpena and where the fishermen are fishing," Coleman said. "All of the other places we have filmed have told us they have seen a tremendous economic boost while we're here and especially after we leave. We take pride in having a positive impact on the communities we visit."
The series is expected to run in January 2014.
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I don't know, but I'd bet, that the 5 minute version is the album version, and the shorter one is the radio single/promo edit. In my other posts I think I changed the link to just the 5 min. version, I'll try & go back & link to both versions. Both of these are from MaccaSpan... Mix 'n' match, compare & contrast, collect them all & trade 'em with your friends...Here they both are below...
1st the new 5 minute version
and then the shorter version
Fireman website updated:
And keep an eye, and ear, on the new MaccaSpan Fireman website. The other two leaked tracks were Macca approved and promoted, but MaccaSpan is the only source of the 3rd track, so far. Maybe they have a promo copy, and we'll hear more in the weeks to come?


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A Benedictine nun recently took on a new ministry that may be unique — she's a funeral director. The Catholic Key, newspaper of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, Mo., has the story of Benedictine Sister Christine Kean, manager of a funeral home in Clinton, Mo., who sees her work as part of following the Rule of St. Benedict.
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My Glorious Return To EVE Online
After being away for several months, I resubscribed to EVE Online yesterday to a glorious feeling. It's hard to describe but after cutting down all of my subscriptions to only include World of Warcraft, hitting the reactivate button on the account website was akin to cracking open an icy cold beer, smoking a cigarette after a long day of work or driving through the Red Light District of Amsterdam and knowing that it's OK to look. Especially after playing WoW, EVE feels like a proper game for adults with no holds barred.
Two things struck me immediately after logging in again though. Firstly, that I'd completely forgotten how to play the bloody game and secondly that I have no clue what I want to do in it.
Unlike most of the MMORPGs I play, EVE's UI takes no prisoners and I'm finding I have to relearn it all again. It's the interface equivalent of Clint Eastwood: tough and complicated, old school yet exciting, and with a deep intelligence and melancholy behind it all. I spent the first 30 minutes just figuring out what the heck every button does again, where my items and ships are stored, what I'm doing and how to do it. I still haven't even begun to get my head around all of my skills again and what ones I should be learning. But I'm not in a rush this time round because EVE isn't going anywhere and neither am I.
The second strange concept was figuring out exactly I want to do with my time. After mainly playing WoW and other themepark MMOs a lot recently it's a real shock to the system to be faced with the prospect of both nothing and everything to do. I'm not being prodded in the direction of leveling upwards or being forced to follow linear quest lines which take me through progressive areas, instead I'm just left to my own devices to do whatever the hell I want. It's both terrifying and exhilarating at the same time.
My original goals from July last year still stand and I think they're a good place to pick up again. Working up the skills and ISK to buy the ships I desire until eventually hitting my prize, the Megathron, will keep me going for now. Short term goals are always a good thing and have given me an immediate sense of purpose. Long term ones are a little harder to come up with though. I still want to take over the entire Universe but (obviously) that's going to take a little planning and a reasonable investment of time. It's still on my to do list but I reckon I need to plan out my steps a carefully. Rome wasn't build in a day after all so I can't except the world of EVE to bend to my will overnight. That will take a few weeks at least.
I probably won't be pumping hardcore hours into EVE (he says now) and my approach is to take it a slowly and just enjoy it. I want to catch up on my skills and goals, do a little mining and some missions to build up my capital, and get thoroughly stuck into PvP. I have a blood thirsty reputation to acquire, after all.
The first course of action is getting myself into a Corporation. Anyone got any recommendations? I'm a Caldari called Mantooth Jones, feel free to look me up.
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USA Pentathlon Senior Team Heads to Europe for Final Two World Cups
The USA Pentathlon Senior National Team has arrived in Budapest, Hungary for a three week European junket which will also include Warsaw and Rome as the spring World Cup season winds up. Dennis Bowsher, Will Brady, Eli Bremer, and Sam Sacksen will be competing in the semi-final qualification rounds of World Cup 3 to be held at the Budapest Olympics Centre starting this Friday, May 8. The finals competition will be contested beginning at 9 am CET on Sunday, May 10.
Youth A World Champion (2008) and Beijing Olympian Margaux Isaksen will head for Hungary on May 12 to compete in the Women's World Cup 3 which is being held in Székesfehérvár, Hungary. She will compete in the qualification round on Thursday, May 14. The field of thirty-six finalists will kick off their first round of fencing at 9 am local Budapest time (CET) on Saturday, May 16.
The results of both competitions can be viewed by using the links to the following websites:
UIPM (Union Internationale de Pentathlon Moderne)
Pentathlon head coach, Janusz Peciak will be at the helm for both competitions. After concluding the World Cup in Hungary, the team will reassemble in Warsaw, Poland for a week long pentathlon training camp where they will have the opportunity to utilize the facilities and train with the Polish National pentathlon team.
The final World Cup of the 2009 season will be held in Rome, Italy. Peciak will accompany Bowsher, Brady, Isaksen, and Sacksen to Rome for first semi-final which will have the men competing on Thursday, May 21. The women's qualification round is on Friday. The finals will be contested on the weekend, with the men's final on Saturday and the women's final on Sunday.
The UIPM will continue their coverage of the World Cup Series by airing live internet streaming broadcasts of the top eighteen riders in the equestrian event as well as the entire coverage of the combined running and shooting event. Click HERE for the live coverage on the UIPM website on men and women's final competition days at both World Cups. The UIPM link will also provide up to date start times for the covered events.
Hungary: Sunday, May 10 for men and Saturday, May 16 for women.
Rome: Saturday, May 23 for men and Sunday, May 24 for women.
Major upcoming events for the senior team include the US National and NORCECA championships in Rancho Mirage in early June, the World Championships to be held in London, England in August, and the World Cup Final in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in September. Watch the USA Pentathlon website at www.usapentathlon.org for details and results.


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The Twitter-Facebook War Is Heating Up
Facebook has long looked down its nose at Twitter, which it has seen as a more niche product without the wide appeal of Facebook's service. It has also thought the management team is less focused on the company's future.
Facebook director and original backer Peter Thiel once said if you threw a bomb into Twitter headquarters at 6 p.m., no one would get injured because everyone would have already gone home for the day.
Even as Twitter got more serious over time with the hiring of Dick Costolo as CEO, Adam Bain as head of revenue, and the return of Jack Dorsey, Facebook has never been particularly threatened by Twitter -- until this year.
As the shift to mobile became increasingly apparent, Mark Zuckerberg realized that he needed to take some action. To his credit, he bought Instagram before anyone else could get their act together to make a move themselves.
Instagram had been exploding in popularity and was completely mobile based. Zuckerberg used his high-flying stock and some cash to swoop in over an April weekend and close the deal.
Instagram founder Kevin Systrom had first come up with the germ of the idea that became Instagram while an intern working for Jack Dorsey. The two were close. Dorsey exclusively used Instagram to publish his photos on Twitter. Dorsey had also begun conversations with Systrom about acquiring Instagram.
But that all changed when Zuckerberg moved first. Since then, Dorsey's never used Instagram and now -- over the weekend -- word trickled out that Twitter will launch its own Instagram competitor product soon.
Monday, in comments at a tech conference, Instagram founder Systrom downplayed the threat of Twitter to Instagram by saying: "Instagram is a community, not a filters app."
Of course, Twitter isn't stupid. Of course, it'll go beyond "just filters" in its photo product. The company was smart to realize that the biggest thing it brings to the party is its user base. There's no sense in buying any other photo service for users because they'll be puny by comparison. Therefore, the only reason to buy someone else is for some amazing whiz-bang photo sharing product. But, frankly, there's none out there that Twitter can't do itself with the right people and sufficient focus.
John Gruber of Daring Fireball says putting out just a filters photo app is a bad idea. From his post Monday:
If Twitter wanted to make it easier to post photos as tweets, and improve the presentation of inline photos in your tweet stream, that I could see. ...


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So - £50 to Debbie because we love / owe her despite the fact that the grant, overall, seems a bit thin. Though, we hope it helps with her costs. And £50 + support for Ladyfest.
ravanwin wrote:it is stupid for the forest to own a badge-maker as it will be destroyed nearly immediately / lost / stolen and is thereby non-conducive to the whole "helping artists" thing.
We generally dislike requests for money for flyers and its not the same but it is similar.
Gandhi wrote:We generally dislike requests for money for flyers and its not the same but it is similar.
We like Billy, it's a good proposal and we know he's not going to waste the money. And when i say we like Billy, I'm not using this as an excuse as to why we should just give him the grant, but I'm saying many people know him, he's volunteered at the Forest, we like his music, we want to support him and we know how passionate he is about his music and I think a badge maker would be a really good investment for him.
ravanwin wrote:i think when there are good people with projects to do we should fund them and assist as much as capable however, to buy something in the hopes that someone will magically appear to create merchandise with it seems a waste of money and resources and - if it comes about in a top-down fashion without support of at least a few folks - then it will quite likely be an unsuccessful endeavour.
James wrote:As for going forwards ... I don't know. Making decisions on this on the BB I think is very bad. Some people have said they don't like commenting on things here. I'm sure this won't be a popular suggestion, but postpone this till the next meeting, or have a FWG very soon (which maybe we could do with anywhere) and discuss it there?
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Would you spend $1,300 for a beer? Within the past year, several people did exactly that on eBay: the first was a bottle of Midnight Sun from California's Lost Abbey Brewing Co., and the other was a rare magnum of sour beer from famed Belgium brewer Armand Debelder.
Among collectors, craft beer is obviously the new wine. The demand for the most sought-after craft brews now resembles the hysteria once reserved for cult Cabernets such as Harlan Estate and Screaming Eagle. Many of these beers are produced in small batches and sold only at the brewery, where they sometimes sell out in a few hours. The most exotic of them never get into general circulation—not officially, although a vibrant black market has evolved and driven prices skyward.
"For a long time, craft beer was an exclusive club," says Mitch Steele (left), brewmaster at Stone Brewing Co., which has been referred to as the all-time top brewery on Earth by Beer Advocate magazine. "Recently, people's tastes have changed, and more consumers are willing to experiment. The category is exploding."
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The explosion has gone beyond the community of collectors and into mainstream America. Craft beer now accounts for 10.2 percent of domestic beer sales, with an annual volume of nearly $4 billion, according to the research firm IbisWorld.
At the same time, demand for traditional, mass-produced beer has plummeted. According to Beer Marketer's Insights, an industry trade publication, sales of Budweiser declined 28 percent between 2007 and 2012. Even worse: Old Milwaukee dropped 54 percent during the same period, and Michelob Light was down a staggering 70 percent
Price does not seem to be a factor. A six-pack of Budweiser sells for between $6 and $8 in most parts of the country, while the same quantity of the Stone Brewing Co.'s IPA (India Pale Ale - right) fetches from $14 to $18. Increasingly, proprietors of upscale liquor stores are finding that the consumer spending money on craft beer is likely to be the same person who buys expensive wine.
"Craft beer is an affordable luxury," says Tyler Jones, head brewer at Portsmouth Brewery in New Hampshire, the nation's first brewpub. "You can spend 10 bucks for a delicious six-pack, versus $50 or $60 for a good bottle of wine. They tend to appeal to the same people. The average wine drinker already has the sophisticated palate that the new craft beer drinker needs."
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (589 votes).
In short: A Great Start to the New YearIn full: As always Dr Roberts and his crew never fail to deliver, another Outstanding event.Date of review: January 2, 2012
In short: Excruciating enjoyment & smile on everyone's face at the end. If it doesn't hurt you're not having fun!In full: Absolutely awesome! Fantastic race Dr Bob, I loved every second of it...once I'd reached the pub afterwards and sunk a pint. Will definitely be back next year!Date of review: January 2, 2012
In short: Keep it up Dr Robert... Fnarrr!In full: Again a brilliant race, the extra roady bit was uphill, brilliant... And excellent new hills by making us run up then down, then up again!!! Who'd've thought of that!!! Excellent fancy dress, cheese rolls, medal, shirt (when I get one, Dr Robert ALWAYS delivers!), mug, Roblets and especially marshalls. Ian - "Hawaiian Dude" with maracas...Date of review: January 2, 2012
In short: This is my 3rd year fantastic as everIn full: Those extra bits made the race interesting to say the least Had a fantastic time would like to thank the 2 nuns along with the marshals for helping me round See you next year Date of review: January 2, 2012
In short: Brutally BeautifulIn full: I read read the reviews and was not disappointed, fantastic run with everyone in fancy dress cheering you on. Probably the best goody bag I have ever had, running shirt, cup, nice medal, soup and a chhese and pickle roll! Forget the time, just enjoy being out. This is what runs should be all about, a bit thanks to Rob and everyone at Trionium. Bring on the Leith Hill half marathon but I want to do this every year now. Date of review: January 2, 2012
In short: Fantasticily well run race with an amazing atmosphere. Date of review: January 2, 2012
In short: My favorite race of the year. Nothing beats it on the same distance.Date of review: January 2, 2012
In short: Great start to 2012In full: Thank you for a great race - organisation and goodies excellent, and soup delicious. Marshals and spectators motivational (names on numbers helped this too). That final descent with the Valkyries playing will be a top moment of 2012.Loved the bagpipes too, both at start and throughout the race when we were near the summit.See you next year, off to burst some blisters now!Date of review: January 1, 2012
In short: Great way to start a new year.In full: Tough race but you can walk the uphills and run the rest. Simple!!!!Date of review: January 1, 2012
In short: fantastic as usualIn full: third time now and gets better every year,marshalls brilliant and organisation terrific will be back next yearDate of review: January 1, 2012
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Mark, those pictures remind me of the better pizzas on the Chau NY tour. Do you serve Takeaway?
Mark,The pizza you made on your steel plate looks really good. Norma
For a home oven under 600F, Mark, those are the best underskirt shots I have seen yet. Makes a very compelling argument for steel plates, particularly in home ovens...!
Light, puffy, and crisp with 6 1/2 ounces Grande, 6 ounces tomato sauce ( 6 in 1 ) and .07 thickness factor - 14 ounces of dough for 16 inch pie, with semolina on peel
Also forgot to ask, do you recommend to use the convection roast function, or just the regular broiler?
have you settled on a heating / cooking procedure that you like?
Yes I did. I tried to switch to broiler, but when the convection roast was on, the broiler was on too (and visa versa) and I couldn't prop the door open or else it would kill the fan. I was in 'hurry up and feed the kids mode' so just left it alone. Next time I'll try to heat up the steel on top of the stone and see if I can get a better char. The lift though was the best I've had in my short pizza experience.


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Topic: Rule of Thumb for Generating Controllers
I've just started learning rails and haven't tackled any projects yet however I have a question about controllers.
Is there any rules that apply when deciding how many controllers to generate? Can I have one controller for several views or is it just one controller per view?


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So a popular topic on many boxing boards is the proposed idea of Paul Williams vs Kelly Pavlik. Is this even remotely possible?
Williams would want a ridiculous (and possibly unwarranted) amount of money for the fight, and it may not be smart for him to jump to 160 for a Pavlik fight, although his frame and reach is alot bigger than his current weight class.
But either way, what's the odds that this can eventually get done? And how heavily favored would Pavlik be (I'm assuming a heavy favorite)?


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Palm Beachers are no strangers to luxury shopping. Spend a spring afternoon on Worth Avenue and you'll encounter the threads of Gucci, Chanel, Ferragamo and Armani, to name just a few high-end couturiers. But, while Worth Avenue might be Florida's Rodeo Drive, the true mecca for fashion is located at 754 5th Avenue in Manhattan.
Bergdorf Goodman, the 112-year-old luxury retail store, is the subject of a new documentary from director Matthew Miele. Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's–a riff on the famous New Yorker cartoon by Victoria Roberts–tells the history of this American institution through the eyes of those that work, design and shop there. The film features more than 100 interviews, including Diane von Furstenberg, Vera Wang, Oscar de la Renta, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Iris Apfel, Jason Wu, Giorgio Armani and Christian Louboutin. Star power aside, Scatter My Ashes' greatest strength is its tone, one that praises the store and its role in the fashion industry while simultaneously highlighting the innate frivolity of fashion with unparalleled wit. Just ask Joan Rivers, who remarks early on "People who take fashion seriously are idiots."
|Cartoon by Victoria Roberts from the April 30, 1990 issue of The New Yorker; courtesy of Entertainment One Films US, 2013.
The film's main narrative revolves around the creation of Bergdorf's signature window displays. David Hoey, the store's senior director of visual presentation, is in full Christmas mode, planning five menageries all made from different materials. Hoey–whom you never see out of a three-piece suit even when visiting paint-stained artist studios–envisions a superabundance of super-luxurious animals constructed out of wood, paper, mosaic tiles, plush and metals, and complemented by one-of-a-kind designer garments. The audience sees every aspect of the process, from the meetings about the concept to the works in progress and, finally, the installation. Though the narrative itself lacks tension (Hoey notes that, surprisingly, he is ahead of schedule), it is intriguing to peek behind the curtain and see how the magic of Bergdorf's is created.
|David Hoey checks in on the progress of the Bergdorf Goodman 2011 Holiday window display; courtesy of Entertainment One Films US, 2013.
These 'behind-the-scenes' looks at how Bergdorf's operates make this a must-see film for all fashion fans. In addition to Hoey, the audience meets a team of Bergdorf heavyweights. Linda Fargo is the silver-haired fashion director, revered in the industry for her keen eye and light-hearted approach–she jokes that she is often mistaken for Vogue editor Anna Wintour. All joking aside, Fargo plays a key role in determining national trends and fostering designers. One of the best segments of the film is Fargo's critique of NAHM, a shirtdress-based fashion line founded by Nary Manivong and Ally Hilfiger, Tommy Hilfiger's daughter. Fargo passed on the line, and the company has since closed. To quote Michael Kors, "Fashion isn't for sissies."
From curation to distribution, the sales team at Bergdorf's is second to none. How much can one sales person make in one year at Bergdorf's? The camera crew busts preconceptions through guerilla filmmaking, asking people who have just left the store that exact question. If you guessed between $400,000 and $500,000, you'd be right. This salary range becomes all the more feasible when buttressed with anecdotes about John Lennon and Yoko Ono buying 70 fur coats one Christmas Eve or Elizabeth Taylor ordering 200 pairs of custom-made mink earmuffs.
Betty Halbreich is the jewel of Bergdorf's sales team. A fierce octogenarian with a strong sense of style, Halbreich is honest to a fault, a quality cherished by the celebrities and costume designers she calls clients. When asked what she would be doing if she wasn't doing this, she quickly replies "drinking."
Between the interviews with Hoey, Fargo and Halbreich, the audience visits with the designers whose clothing graces the halls of Bergdorf Goodman. While nothing groundbreaking is divulged, it's always fun to check in with the likes of Isaac Mizrahi (who delivers a few chucklers in his signature blasé tone), Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig (the effervescent duo behind Marchesa) and Karl Lagerfeld (who, between his German-French hybrid accent, black-studded gloves and white-powdered hair, is a character just screaming to be animated by Pixar or Dreamworks).
|Fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld in Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's; courtesy of Entertainment One Films US, 2013.
Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's isn't the most revolutionary fashion documentary to come out in recent years; it doesn't reveal the politics of fashion as well as The September Issue nor does it evoke a humble personality in an image-driven world quite like Bill Cunningham New York. Between its emphasis on wealth and an inflated sense of importance, it could be construed as a 90-minute commercial for the brand. These shortcomings, however, are undercut by the fantasy evoked by a store like Bergdorf Goodman. None of these larger-than-life anecdotes, characters, dreams and aspirations would exist without that store in Manhattan.
Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's opens today, May 24, in Palm Beach County at the Living Room Cinema 4 in Boca Raton, Regal Shadowood 16 in Boca Raton and Regal Delray Beach 18 in Delray Beach.


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Thursday, August 21, 2008
Charity's Shoot
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19 comments:
- Ethereal Prey said...
wow things are looking on the up and up for you! A free publicist! You are so on your way!
- August 21, 2008 at 10:12 AM
- Nic Nic said...
she looks beautiful, great makeover!!
how great to have network connections :)
- August 21, 2008 at 11:08 AM
- alien man?! said...
i'm so impressed that you work so well with all kinds of facial structures and skin tones, be they Asian, black, white or even male! srsly, more MUAs should practice working with various types and take inspiration from you
- August 21, 2008 at 11:14 AM
- Anne @ yummiebitez.com said...
she's gorgeous! yay for working it up to the top. you will take over the world one day!!!! you're always making us proud with these shoots.
- August 21, 2008 at 12:21 PM
- PBW said...
Simple, yet soooo pretty!
I love her lip look. Gonna pick up those product this afternoon!
- August 21, 2008 at 12:37 PM
- Hello KT said...
Hey Renren! this has nothing to do with your post... but I know youre a makeup artist and I was just wondering if you could suggest your favorite MAC foundation and your favorite drugstore brand foundation? I would really love to find something with full coverage! I currently use MAC Studio Fix pressed foundation and sometimes it looks too dry... It would be great if you knew any, thanks!
- August 21, 2008 at 12:52 PM
- Fei said...
Rock on, girl. Our very own makeup maven. And we were there to watch you grow! *tear*
- August 21, 2008 at 1:20 PM
- Amina said...
you have mad skills!!!!!!
i looove the look
- August 21, 2008 at 2:19 PM
- ChyiX2 said...
Wow, the make-up is beautiful! Great job.
- August 21, 2008 at 2:24 PM
- Sharon Rose said...
Oh wow-she looks gorgeous, all thanks to you!! well done to you!!
- August 21, 2008 at 3:22 PM
- yummy411 said...
aww she looks very pretty! what a special experience!
- August 21, 2008 at 4:43 PM
- Tracy said...
She looks gorgeous! You did an excellent job!
- August 21, 2008 at 5:22 PM
- Askmewhats said...
Sis, if i'm within the area, I would definitely call you for a makeover! I would love to look gorgeous too!
- August 21, 2008 at 9:19 PM
- Naomi:) said...
Her skin looks flawless. She hardly looks like she is wearing makeup, great way to bring out natural beauty. Great job renren!!
- August 21, 2008 at 9:47 PM
- MakeupByRenRen said...
ethereal prey: lol a free filipino publicist, more like an auntie
nic nic: yup gotta network!
alien man: aww thanks...i make a huge effort to try and do different skin types and ethnicities...too bad there aren't more asians around here to practice on!
anne: aww thanks hon...im trying!
pbw: definitely! those are staples in my collection!
hello kt: my fav liquid foundation is mineralized satinfinish because it gives a nice dewy fix...i like to set it with mineralized skin finish natural...for drug store brands i highly recommend revlon colorstay liquid foundation...they have great colors and staying power
fei: awww fam!
amina: thanks hon!
chyix2: aww thanks!
sharon rose: thanks ms. rose!
yummy: yup it was definitely a great experience :)
tracy: thanks hon!
askmewhats: if you were here i'd definitely hook u up...
naomi: thanks! i was going for that natural beauty thing, lol
- August 22, 2008 at 9:44 AM
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- August 22, 2008 at 12:06 PM
- Tina S. said...
She looks fantastic! What shades in Cinema Secrets & Graftobian did you use?
- August 22, 2008 at 12:10 PM
- Meisha said...
WOW, she is gorgeous & the look is so natural. Great job!
- August 23, 2008 at 11:54 AM
- Paint Me Gorgeous said...
ren2, i really like this one. :)
- August 25, 2008 at 4:13 PM


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Eduardo Escobar, SS, White Sox (AFL Saguaros): 4-for-5, 2 2B, 3B, 2 R, 2 RBI. One of the better fielding shortstops in the minors has made six errors already in AFL; if this is a real offensive step forward, he's one of the best prospects in the system.
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After the conclusion of the round of 32 Sunday night, tune into VS. to watch a very undermarketed and exciting MMA card, featuring two great bouts in Jon "Bones" Jones v. Brandon Vera and Junior Dos Santos v. Gabriel Gonzaga.
Jones is an athletic freak, tossing in spinning backfists and kicks into a wrestling-focused repertoire that includes suplexes you won't see from anyone else in MMA. His flashy striking might be more for his and the audience's own entertainment than to win fights, as his wrestling is his bread and butter and is next generation superb. And Brandon Vera is a Muay Thai machine that will blow the legs out of anybody willing to stand in front of him. Then he will knock the face off of the unfortunate legless opponent. This has all the potential for a GREAT FIGHT.
Gabriel Gonzaga is a hariy, scary, gorrilaesque MFer with outstanding jiu-jitsu for a heavyweight and sneaky dangerous striking. (He Koed Cro Cop, the Godfather of the head kick, with a head kick. JDS is a young, fearless dude who is running through everyone with his grenades for hands.
The rest of the card is great too, but I don't have the time to hype it. If you're not into MMA, tune in anyway, and I swear you will be long before the last fight of the night ends.


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We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our Principal Horn player, Joan Watson, on Thursday, March 12. Joan was a mainstay of the COC Orchestra for over 20 years, bringing her immense talent and indomitable spirit not only to the orchestra, but to the company as a whole. Her fortitude and strength was visible to the very end, even playing the first rehearsal for the company's performances at the Brooklyn Academy of Music earlier this month. Unfortunately, she was unable to participate in the tour. All of us at the COC offer our condolences to her husband, COC tuba player Scott Irvine, her family, and her many friends and colleagues. She will be greatly missed.
"Joan's sudden passing is a great shock and loss for all of us. It is hard to imagine, that she won't be sitting in the Principal Horn chair any more - a chair she gave special distinction and authority to. She was a great force full of energy. Her passion for everything she was doing was exemplary. Interested in passing on her vast experience to the next generations, made her a highly estimated mentor and motivator for so many young musicians. It was her idea to bring our own COC Orchestra Academy into being. Until the very end of her life she was working on that project committedly. We hope that this project will further grow and blossom, giving us all an opportunity to keep her memory alive." — Johannes Debus, COC Music Director
Joan Watson (left) performs with artists of the COC Orchestra at the company's 2015/2016 Season Announcement on January 14, 2015.
Joan Watson and husband Scott Irvine perform in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, 2014.
Joan Watson and COC Music Director Johannes Debus perform in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, 2014.
Joan Watson performs in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, 2012.
Banner: Karen E. Reeves. Photos: Chris Hutcheson; Karen E. Reeves.
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March Break is almost here! With the kids off from school for a week, it can be hard to find activities for the whole family to enjoy (while still maintaining a budget). Have no fear, the Canadian Opera Company is here to provide you with some fun, family-friendly options to help make this March Break a breathtaking one (without breaking the bank).
Youth Opera Labs (YOL) are FREE events for teens and young adults ages 16 to 24, and no previous experience with opera is necessary! This YOL looks specifically at vocal health and diction, and features a vocal health Q&A with Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialist Dr. Jennifer Anderson, an Italian diction workshop with Italian diction coach Francesco Pellegrino, and a viewing of a working rehearsal for the COC's The Barber of Seville. YOL participants are also given 2 tickets to watch the dress rehearsal for The Barber of Seville on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at 7:30 p.m.!
Registration opens on March 16, with the YOL taking place on Saturday, April 11 from 12 to 4:30 p.m., but registration fills up quickly so be sure to register here ASAP!
Spice up your March Break with Humber College's Latin Jazz Ensemble, whose unique blend of Afro-Cuban and jazz sounds is guaranteed to get your salsa on. Percussive, melodic, zesty and always inspired, Humber College's Latin Jazz Ensemble, led by Grammy and Juno Award-winner Hilario Durán, is a performance not to be missed at the Four Seasons Centre.
Free concert seats fill up quickly, so arrive early to ensure a seat! Doors open half an hour before the performance. Learn more about this performance and the Free Concert Series here.
Join opera comedienne Kyra Millan, collaborative pianist Christina Faye and COC Ensemble Studio bass-baritone Iain MacNeil in a lively interactive concert featuring favourite operatic arias and sing-along choruses. Audience members of all ages, including families with small children, can listen to, learn about and try their hand at the fascinating art of opera!
This free concert is an annual favorite, so arrive early to ensure a seat! Doors open half an hour before the performance. Learn more about this performance and the Free Concert Series here.
Discover why the acoustics of the R. Fraser Elliott Hall have been rated amongst the best in the world, visit private member lounges, and take in the architecture of the magnificent Isadore and Rosalie Sharp City Room. Then step behind the curtain of Canada's first and only purpose-built opera house and walk in the footsteps of its greatest stars. With your backstage pass you will have the opportunity to see wardrobe and wig rooms, stars' dressing rooms, the orchestra pit, green room, Karen Kain Dance Studio, and much more.
This tour is 90 minutes long and tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. Tickets for public tours can be purchased in advance online or at the FSC Box Office, 145 Queen St. W., Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets will also be available on the morning of the tour starting at 10 a.m. at the welcome desk located in the main lobby. Learn more about the building tour here.
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The Canadian Opera Company's Education and Outreach team has had the honour and pleasure of collaborating and connecting with thousands of young people through its opera programs for students, children, youth, and their families. There is no greater moment of pride than hearing about the positive impact a COC program had on a former participant.
A few weeks ago the COC Education team received a heartwarming update from a parent of a former participant of the COC's After School Opera Program (ASOP) that her son Nassir had landed the lead role in his school's upcoming production of High School Musical. Today we take a look back at how Nassir's experience in the After School Opera Program helped him make the leap from a COC rehearsal room to the school stage.
Nassir's mother, Miriam, signed him up for the After School Opera Program back in 2010: "I signed Nassir up for the program because I wanted him to occupy his time doing something fun. I also thought it would help him with public speaking." Little did Miriam know that her attempt to help Nassir gain confidence speaking in public would ultimately spark his interest in the performing arts. "I realized I had an interest in the performing arts after my first performance at the After School Opera Program," says Nassir. "I had such a good time putting on that specific performance." The opera was called Otherworldly (appropriately titled for its Halloween theme) and was written specifically for children by lead artist and composer, Dean Burry. Nassir excelled in character creation and acting, incorporating different voices, postures, gestures, and movements that suited his ghostly character. Musically, he never shied away from singing when asked to take on small solos or be a part of the chorus.
He credits his positive experience to Dean: "Dean made it very memorable by his whole approach towards our learning. He was extremely positive and supportive, even when we messed up." With Dean's encouragement and guidance, Nassir was able to explore his artistic abilities through a variety of characters including a Bumble Bee in The Bee Opera, a Royal Guard in The Tragedy of Icarus, a clown doctor in Clownin' Around, and a young soldier in A Bucket Brigade, which was inspired by the war of 1812.
The biggest surprise would come in 2012, after Nassir graduated from the After School Opera Program, when he applied, auditioned, and was accepted into St. Patrick Catholic Secondary School's Centre for the Arts, Media and Technologies arts program. "ASOP [After School Opera Program] impacted me by adding to my personality. I was always an outgoing person, but ASOP has made me more social and charismatic. I'm more confident speaking in large groups of people and enjoy performing for class assignments rather than reading from a PowerPoint."
Thanks to the support of his teachers Ms. Cossaro, Mr. Mayne, Mr. Sousa and Ms. Gaudette, Nassir's enjoyment and appreciation of the arts lives on. In 2014, Nassir landed the supporting role of Roger in the school's performance of Grease and tomorrow he has his big role debut in St. Patrick Secondary School's production of High School Musical. Dean and the Education staff at the COC couldn't be prouder. And Nassir's mom? "I'm most looking forward to seeing Nassir hold his own in his first lead role. He can sometimes doubt himself. I want to see him put on the best performance ever! And let this experience teach him that if he works hard, he can accomplish just about anything!"
The COC wishes Nassir and his fellow classmates and teachers a successful run of High School Musical!
The COC's After School Opera Program operates out of five community centres in Toronto. Registration for the spring term opens on March 7. Find more information on the arts program at St. Patrick Secondary School at the Toronto Catholic District School Board here.
Photo Credits (top down): Nassir (left) as a Guard in the After School Opera Program production of The Tragedy of Icarus. Photo: COC, 2011; Nassir at school; Nassir (centre) as a Young Soldier in the After School Opera Program production of The Bucket Brigade. Photo: Mark Harris, 2012.
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Sara Fulgoni in the COC production of Bluebeard's Castle. Photo: Michael Cooper © 2001


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In this era of Auto-Tuned singing and electronic guidance systems and mic'd elementary school teachers, we can feel disconnected from each other. Human contact is a one-off. This animated short from StoryCorps shares one of Mr. Terkel's hope-filled stories about the power of the unfiltered human voice, a baby's voice, in our modern life.