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When I say easy peasy. I mean from cut to hem and finishing an hour tops. This is as simple as it gets. Oh please disregard the freaking band aid on my arm. I had to give blood on this particular day and didn't realize before my photo I didn't take the darn thing off.
The fabric is a remnant, and I think I only had about a yard and a half from The Sewing Studio here in Maitland, FL. It has sat in my stash for a couple of years, and I originally purchased it to make an infinity scarf. I needed something to wear to work one morning so I whipped this baby up in about 30 minutes. The pattern had already been cut, since I have used this pattern several times its one of my favorite TNT's.
The Pants I made some time ago. They are made of a Linen Blend and just a simple pair of pants with elastic waist, and strawstring.
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Tulisa Confirms N-Dubz Split During Dappy Twitter Rant
The X Factor judge has stated the Camden trio have parted ways...
N-Dubzhave split during a Dappy.
Fazer back in 2000, took to the social-networking site to address remarks made by the Rockstar singer where he claimed they no longer speak.
Contostavlos reacted after Dappy retweeted a message from a fan saying: "Not hating on tulisa but she should really step up and at least ask @TheDappy if he's okay..I think he's having a hard time.x love you bothx."
Tulisa then wrote on her official Twitter page: "@TheDappy u know my number mate..I dont know urs cus u aint gave it 2 me since u changed it... so dont gass the fans, u wana talk Im here (sic)."
The 23-year old then issued a warning to her cousin, writing: "@TheDappy serious man I hold it down, dont make me start talkin real cus u won't like it nor will the fans, allow twitter,man up n call me."
Continuing her rant, Contostavlos then revealed that N-Dubz have parted ways because Dappy left the trio, stating: "4 the ndubletts triena take sides... pls remember... dappy left ndubz, that's y we split, n wen he wanted 2 get away I tried 2 move him... In2 my yard (sic),
"But he left n got a new num n I aint heard from him since, he aint called or made contact, just talks 2 the press about me... Sayin he misses me but where the hells my call,I don't even have his num!had 2 txt me dad 2 pass a message 2 him n got no reply."
She then told her followers: "So pls don't let @TheDappy gass u up cus he knows what it is...I will kill 4 him n he knows it..but ask him the last time he tried 2 call me.
"@TheDappy dont reply 2 me by tweet,pick ya balls up n call me,I got a new place,cum stay,but dont b an ass on twitter..wen u know the deal."
Tulisa then tried to justify her rant, tweeting: "F this,cant believe I stooped so low as 2 have a private debate on twitter,but I aint havin no1 turn ndubletts against me over b*****ks.
"Said my piece on dis s**t n not doin it again...believe what u want after that but don't judge me on lies...sum1s gone below the belt 2nit (sic)."
She added: "My twitter,my thoughts..dont like,unfollow,dont care about media or oppinions..HATE ME,LOVE ME but base ur judgement on the truth #ispeakit... Goodnight x"
Dappy has since seemed to ignore Tulisa's messages, with a series of tweets instead emerging on the official N-Dubz account, stating: "*sigh* Whatever happens in the future I love each and every one of you that has supported us all.
"U lot say we are an inspiration 2 u but u guys r the biggest inspiration 2 me."
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December 2011 CPA Licensure Exam in Middle East, Results to 17 New CPAs
Monday, January 16, 2012
Congratulations to 17 new Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) who successfully hurdled the Licensure examination given by the Board of Accountancy in Middle East countries last December 2011.
The Professional Regulation Commission released the results of the Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; Jeddah & Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and in Doha, Qatar.
Here are the 17 new CPAs:
1 Arca, Ernesto Jr. Ignacio
2 Balagot, Bernadethe Ng
3 Barrion, Arnold Acosta
4 Biescas, Alan Bonto
5 Carmen, Dante Rosindal
6 Castro, Marc Lester Ricamonte
7 Daria, Reynaldo Teneza
8 Fernandez, Ronalyn Delos Reyes
9 Marteriz, Ronald Ebrada
10 Palisoc, Nerissa Lumagui
11 Pineda, Erwin Diaz
12 Policarpio, Lalaine David
13 Ramilo, Cleto Orzo
14 Rempillo, Sherwin Viray
15 Similatan, Mary Grace Salisad
16 Tolentino, Florangel Acpal
17 Unte, Ashlanie Cosain
Obtaining a license to practice one's profession can help in career advancement like promotion and higher compensation.
By virtue of Executive Order 835, Filipinos currently in the Middle East can obtain their respective professional license without the need to return to the Philippines.
Professional OFWs are encouraged to try passing the licensure exams at least once in their lives.
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1) My son isn't avoiding gluten just "because"
2) He has an autoimmune disease,
3) He can become tired and ill if exposed to gluten,
4) Which can affect his academics if he has to miss school.
Every child is different, every teacher and school is different. It's really what you feel most comfortable with and what you feel needs to be put in place to ensure your child is safe from gluten while at school.
What is a 504 plan?
A 504 plan is designed under law, to ensure that any child with a disability or chronic condition has accommodations put into place in order to achieve academic success and access to the learning environment. (A link is provided at the end of this blog post to explain more on ).
Jack's entering 3rd grade in few weeks and it's that time of year, where this momma gets everything gluten-free ready in preparation for a great school year. At school registration in a couple of weeks, I will find out who Jack's teacher will be and from that point, I will make every effort to make sure his teacher understands his gluten-free lifestyle and the importance of avoiding gluten at all costs.
The letter below is an opportunity to inform Jack's teacher(s) about celiac disease, avoiding gluten and requests to make accommodating his gluten-free lifestyle easier for everyone.
**NOTE: This is a letter that I created. The information in the letter is what I feel is important to address pertaining to Jack's life. Every child is different, every school is different and every teacher-parent-child relationship is different. Please do what is best for you child and add more information or less.
- First, Cross Contamination - From gluten crumbs, to art supplies/crafts, and Playdoh (which contains wheat) - it is important to be aware of Jack's surroundings and work surface. For Playdoh, I would like to provide some Crayola Model Magic which is gluten-free and some of his own tools/cutters to keep separate from the others. With cross contamination, please be aware of wheat products in the classroom and I encourage a lot of hand washing! (Last year, Jack would come home from school with filthy hands).
- Not in letter but note for parents: Playdoh is not a concern for me now, as Jack is older. This is more for the younger kiddos (pre-school/Kindergarten). I would allow Jack to play with it as gluten doesn't affect his skin and it cannot go through his skin. But, I do ask that he washes his hands thoroughly afterwards - he is old enough to understand the importance of washing his hands very well.
- Restroom Breaks - Jack needs to be excused to use the restroom on a "as needed" basis. Jack may have an urgency to go and when he says he needs to go, he needs to be excused...no holding it, when it comes to celiac disease. And sometimes, he may be in the restroom a little longer than most - that's just how Jack's system works.
- Birthdays - Please let me know how you plan to celebrate birthdays - whether once a month or if children will be allowed to bring in cupcakes on their birthdays. This will allow me to prepare accordingly and have something for Jack on the days that special treats are brought in. If children are allowed to bring in treats on their actual birthday, could you please provide a list of birthdays for me?
- Special celebrations - Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, pizza parties, etc. - let's make sure to communicate - I'll always provide something for Jack. I also like to make gluten- free cookies and cupcakes for the whole class when it comes to celebrations.
- Field Trips - Please provide information in advance of any field trips: What activities will be taking place (crafts, etc.) and if special treats will be had, so I can provide something gluten-free if needed.
Lastly, if you ever have any questions about Jack's diet or have a question about eating a certain food, please don't hesitate to call me. (Provide Phone Number)
Here's to a great GLUTEN-FREE school year!


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My house smells like tomcat.
I don't mean tomcat spray. Rusty, the stray orange tabby who began using my place as a flophouse last summer, pulled that trick exactly twice. Both times, thank God, he chose to mark the imitation hardwood floors of my kitchenette, and not the champagne-carpeted floors of my bedroom. No steam cleaning was required; a few hours of scrubbing and bleaching, along with a few days of smoking, sufficed to banish that bouquet for good.
No, what fills my nose whenever I walk through the door is a kind of musk, earthy and pungent, subtle but pervasive. In some odd way it's come to embody the idea of home, which should tip you off that I don't entertain much. Still, every so often, maybe after I've spent a few hours visiting my friend Rick's suburban Versailles, this faint Rusty-residue makes me shudder enough to wonder whether there might be any way of concealing or expunging it. Yesterday evening, I raised the question on Facebook. Directly came the answer: chop 'em.
"I look at this," I replied, "as a case of Do Unto Others."
"Actually, it's not," insisted my literal-minded friend. "It will take him out of the realm of potential threat to others, and will curb his agression, which is what gets most free-ranging toms in trouble. It will increase his longevity and generally make his life much more pleasant."
"But Rusty's never been that aggro," I protested, and told the story of how he'd once been a bully's favorite target, but how regular feeding at my hands had built him up to the point where he could stand his ground. I still remember watching through my door as he eyed the perch under the outside staircase where his rival used to lie in wait. He'd filled out enough that his haunches looked as powerful as a little sphinx's. "Jump, Rusty," I cried. "You can do it!" And he did. And I almost wept with pride.
Unimpressed, my friend wrote back: "The bigger cat bullies him because he is a threat. I've owned cats forever and altered toms are much much nicer and much much happier. They don't miss their testicles."
I remarked this sounded an awful lot to me like letting the terrorists win. "Why dont I make like Canon Fulbert, kidnap the big cat, and cut HIS nuts off?" "Silly Max," she said, "anthropomorphizing Rusty." "Of course," I told her. "I always anthropomorphize the people I love."
I think all animal lovers do this to one degree or another. The habit can be more nauseating or less so, depending on which human qualities they project onto their pets, and what type of relationship they construct based on those projections. I may be an interested party, but I maintain that I see Rusty and his relationship to me in pretty wholesome terms. He's the young David Copperfield, a distressed gentleman whose natural grace complements a plucky, independent spirit. I'm Mr. Micawber, the good-hearted fuckup who treats him respectfully when his fortunes are ebbing. Somehow I doubt our relationship will evolve quite the way Dickens' characters' did; there'll be fat chance of my ever borrowing any money from Rusty's friends. Still, the paradigm leaves me no excuse to pack him off for any irreversible, life-altering operations.
Another member of my Facebook council tells me I've got the paradigm all wrong. "You are really in the position of cat demigod here," wrote this man, another cat veteran of many years. "You get to decide whether your subject enjoys freedom or comfort. Step up."It's true — in many respects, Rusty's behavior toward me has become markedly more, well, worshipful. When he first began coming around for regular meals, he'd allow me to pet him two or three times before recoiling and bolting back out the door. Now he'll follow me from room to room. He naps at my place regularly for hours on end, and has even spent a couple of nights. If I squat down on the floor, he'll knead my lap with his forepaws while pressing his nose against mine, or brushing his forehead against my face. Once, when I closed my eyes, I felt his rough little tongue licking my eyelids. "He thinks you're his mother," a friend advised me.
So all the time I've been thinking of Rusty as a person, Rusty's been thinking of me as a cat. It's amazing we manage to relate at all. But I'm not sure I can stand to be a castrating mother any more than I can stand to be a castrating shah-n-shah or Son of Heaven. Rusty's tomhood is lot like my history degree. Viewed objectively, both have more potential for harm than good. Rusty's libido, as one of my friends so bleakly put it, could lead to his "producing thousands of kittens each year, most of whom will live short, ragged lives filled with fleas and starvation." My veneer of culture, thin as onion-skin paper, has yet to earn me a decent living. Worse, it's made every one of my craptastic day jobs feel like slow torture.
I am not up on elitist philosophies — I mix up the Strauss who taught at the University of Chicago with the Strauss who wrote waltzes. But I'd bet that in somebody's Utopia I'd have had to undergo an operation that would leave me exactly enough gray matter to bag up groceries at Fry's and none at all to dream futile dreams of journalistic prominence. I'd probably be happy as a lark, drooling onto my apron as I tipped my cap. But I would not be me as I like to think of me.
By now, Rusty's dropped some pretty clear hints on how he sees himself and his priorities. Outisde is danger — bigger cats, dogs (including a Siberian husky-timberwolf hybrid), thoughtless drivers, bored cat haters, maybe even cultists who'd offer his blood to Moloch. Inside is comfort — Friskies Savory Shreds with ocean whitefish and tuna in sauce, petting on command, a sky-blue woolen blankie he's fetishized, maternal me serenading him to the tune of "Yankee Doodle" ("Rusty is a fussy cat;/eats just like a yuppie;/Doesn't like his belly rubbed;/Because he's not a puppy."). You wouldn't think it'd be much of a contest, but sooner or later, having decided he's had his fill of domesticity, Rusty always heads for the door and the open road.
Maybe if I had him "altered," to borrow my friend's Dr. Moreau-worthy expression, he'd be mine on more of a permanent basis. For all I know, it's exactly the promise of sex and socially irresponsible procreation that lures him from my bower. But I tend to make a broader equation: Rusty is a free spirit, an independent soul. He may be affectionate enough (or opportunistic enough) to form a regular attachment to a kind human, but ultimately, his real life is out there somewhere. Strictly speaking, he may not need his goolies to be a dharma bum, but it seems right that he should keep them around, just in case.
Rusty shall remain as he is — that is my executive decision. It is my parental decision. The next time I see him strutting out the door — as the song goes — with his tail in the air, my eyes will probably wander down to his furry little testicles. I'll think, "But for my grace, they'd go," and I'll wonder whether I made the right decision, my doubts spelling the difference between a demigod and the full deal.


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Fear is a scary thing. It is the only emotion where there is really no answer. Nobody knows why or how it happens but it does. It is the thing which grips your stomach like a claw. It is the reason you stay up at night thinking to yourself. It is the never-ending question of doubt of yourself and reality. It is the mental cancer that infects us all; a disease that can never be cured but only contained.
To a large extent, we are alone in our fears. Sure, we can fear terrorists, the government or the New York Yankees as a unified group but most are left up to our own psyches and the therapists who steal our money pretending to understand them. Some fears are somewhat explainable such as thunder and lightning – unless you or someone you know has been struck by a bolt from the blue. Then it's pretty real. Fears of government are mostly irrational – unless you've ever been interrogated or audited by the I.R.S. Clowns, on the other hand…are sometimes just clowns. Yet, an invention designed to bring joy to children has been thrust into the completely creepy category over the past few decades. Before Stephen King tapped into coulrophobia with "It", this phenomenon had been manifesting itself for centuries. Irrational? Possibly. Real? Absolutely.
The newest phobia, as far as I understand it, is the fear of animatronic toys; called automatonophobia (makes sense if you break it down English-style). This fear includes (but is not limited to) ventriloquist dummies, Muppets, Talking Smack Elmo and pretty much every preschool toy available at your local Target and Wal-Mart. They're everywhere, if you think about it enough. "Talkie Tina" has been reincarnated as your daughter's best friend Dora and is secretly working with Chucky's son "Baby Tad" to turn your humble home into the Amityville Horror. My kids are about 50/50 on these. They both love "Baby Tad" but some gifts have left them bug-eyed and terrified. They really sound like a doomed soul is stuck inside them.
The automated toys which tend to terrify my children are the ones my wife and I bought for personal amusement. We purchased a signing Dean Martin years ago (something we thought was pretty darn cool) but Shane and Romana can't sit for one second in a room when Dino is working his robotic mojo. My "A" in Psychology 115 qualifies me enough to deduce that the moving hands, mouth and feet of this 2 ½ foot toy causes them to question reality as they know it, the challenge of their perceived reality being too strong to rationalize a talking robot. In other words, it's just too damn creepy.
A little over a month ago, I started noticing my five year old, Shane, closing the porch door. At first, I thought he was responding to months of winter nagging in hopes of keeping the house warm. I then moved to the idea that he might be getting amusement out of locking the cats in there as they tend to do something they shouldn't do and Shane has realized statements involving the word "poop" are intrinsically funny. During a night of scary Doctor Who, I decided to ask him why he was about to shut the door. He pointed to a corner of the porch. There they were, on top of a bookshelf. "The hamsters?" I asked. "Uh-huh," said Shane, not wanting to look at them any longer than they had to. A trio of singing hamsters which were part of a novelty craze about a decade ago. These foot-tall vertical rodents would dance and sing "chipmunk-style" to a popular tune. They were also costumed to fit the song. The Tom Jones hamster has the big early 70's afro as he gyrates to "It's Not Unusual." The Brady Bunch hamster has the big early 70's Greg Brady/Barry Williams afro as it sings the theme to its TV show namesake (why they didn't choose "It's a Sunshine Day" is a mystery). The "Kung Fu Fighting" hamster is unfortunately not dressed like Carl Douglas but like the original Karate Kid – except there's a nunchuck in place of a hand. Admittedly, the last hamster is creepy but the others epitomize the good, clean fun of the 1970's. What's wrong with that?
As a parent and horror aficionado, I could sympathize with Shane's fear. I used to live in a house next to a small forest where a windy night could cause me to watch the clock until I was no longer capable. I often hid underneath covers to protect myself against all the undefinable noises which bashed against my bedroom window. To my best recollection, I never had a good night's sleep until I moved. No parent wants their child to be scared - except for strangers, moving vehicles, academic failure and the government. Parents want to protect their children from everything and anything, be it real or imaginary. To a certain extent, the real stuff is easier. You can explain it, be the comforting hero and hug your little one to make it better. The unreal stuff, that's a bit tougher. The fear may not be real to you but it is as real to them as the sun. Dismissing it risks a loss of faith in you, acknowledging it risks perpetuating it into therapy. There is no correct choice, only a decision based on how we view ourselves and reality itself.
I chose to grab a grocery bag and imprison the singing hamsters in a forcefield lying deep in an upstairs closet. As I locked the hamsters into the negative zone, I knew wouldn't always be able to take away my children's fears but I resolved to do it as long as I possibly could. Throughout our lives, we will be forced to deal with fears and struggles which will not go away. They keep us up, clench our stomachs and question our beliefs. Children shouldn't have to do this. Although pain and sadness is inevitable, it is how we handle it which will in turn mold their reactions as well. When my son wants to be everybody's friend, saying "Hi" to everyone on the street, I feel blessed to have a child with such a giving heart. Eventually, this precious heart will get hurt, and I will do my best to take that hurt away. I will not always be able to help, but I'll do my best to try.
When the time comes that Daddy can't imprison the evil, singing hamsters of life and the fears of the imagination become the fears of reality, the one thing I can still do is not destroy the belief that I love him. Whether my children will always believe it or not, I have been and always will be their friend. There are always scary forests and hamsters lurking for each and every one of us. Our choice as adults, even in the face of fears and doubts which are far too real, is to protect and love our children to the greatest extent possible. Children are a gift from God. Our problems should never become theirs. We may not be able to sustain their faith, but in no form should we ever try to break it. To do so would resemble dropping a rock into a pond and watching it shatter.
The banishment of the hamsters didn't work. Shane still closes the porch door. He doesn't want to elaborate on the whys and wherefores. Whatever it is, it's still there. He still climbs in our bed and sleeps well, making it something not defeated but postponed. Shane woke up today with a smile on his face and a desire to cuddle with Daddy. We shared giggles and warmth on a June morning. My three year old, Romana, had been up far too early and wanted to pounce on her own adventure of camping, castles and monsters (Shane is usually the monster). For this one day, I protected him from the Romanamonster. As we laughed into each others eyes, I knew the day will come when the hugs, cuddling and protecting will end. The smile, the love, the pieces of the soul which last forever, I hold to myself like a diamond.


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Finally, this day has come! Yay! Are you guys ready to see some great new stuff that we saw today at CHA show?! We'll be posting more later tonight, but here is Part 1 of our album which we would like to share with ya! W'll be back later!
Jan 25, 2009
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Some of the roles you might fill to support a Cub Scout pack are these:
Volunteering with the Boy Scouts of America is a way for adults to work with youth to build a better future for everyone. Besides giving valuable service to youth in their communities, volunteers find that they reap many personal benefits from being a leader in Cub Scouting.
More than 1.2 million adult volunteers give their time and skills to the development of youth through the Boy Scouts of America. An overwhelming majority (96 percent) of these volunteers say their experience has been so positive that they would recommend volunteering for the Boy Scouts of America to others.
Any parent or chartered organization member is usually welcome to pitch in and help with the pack, and there are no formal requirements for periodic or temporary assignments. But to serve in an ongoing role, you must register as an adult volunteer with the Boy Scouts of America by submitting an adult leader application.
This application must be approved by the pack, the local council, and the national office. The requirements are fairly straightforward:
In some cases, being highly active in the pack or chartered organization, having experience working with youth, and having specialized skills can also be beneficial, but are not strictly required.
If you are highly active in the pack or its chartered organization, a time may come when the pack approaches you to fill a leadership position. However,you may wish to make your interest known to the pack leaders (the Cubmaster or committee chair). Or, if you wish to volunteer to help the district or council, contact the local council service center or speak with your district executive.
There's no guarantee that you will be selected for a leadership position right away. The selection process is fairly competitive, and you may be competing with a large number of candidates for a small number of positions. But packs and councils are always grateful for volunteers and should be able to find a place where you can help out until the exact position you're interested in comes open.
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McCain, the GOP's 2008 presidential nominee, said in a statement Monday that Moran has a proven record of fiscal responsibility and has opposed wasteful earmarks. McCain has long opposed earmarks.
Moran is seeking the seat that will be vacated by Republican Sen. Sam Brownback at the end of his term in 2010. Brownback is running for governor.
Moran faces Rep. Todd Tiahrt in the Republican primary.
A Moran spokesman says the congressman supports a moratorium on earmarks. Tiarht's campaign says Moran supports earmarks while fighting against them.


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Celebrating 150 years
Helping Hamilton celebrate 150 years was the theme of the 2014 Balloons over Waikato (BOW) event, one of the premier aviation events on the New Zealand calendar. That's right; Hamilton officially turns the ripe old age of 150 this year on 24 August, so to help get the city in the party mood, the organisers of this year's BOW event rustled up probably the single largest birthday cake in the world.
From Louisville, Kentucky, the Wish Cake balloon team headed by pilot Frank Prell brought its massive three-tier cake all the way to the Waikato, much to the delight of everybody. Hand built in Oswestry, England, by Lindstrand Balloons, it measures over 29m in height. With 16 candles and three separate layers, the cake is simply massive.
This year's event kicked off at Hamilton's Innes Common with a bit of a deflated start when the opening Wednesday morning's mass ascension was cancelled due to a somewhat stronger than desirable breeze. All flying for the morning was called off as it would have been too risky to launch and land in the conditions.
Fortunately, of the five mornings scheduled for flying, only this first was canned due to poor conditions. For the rest of the event the weather was far more accommodating. In fact, the early morning air was so calm one pilot said he was hoping for a bit more wind so they could get some distance flying in.
Thursday morning's pre-dawn takeoffs were to have provided a glowing spectacle of balloons lighting up the dark night sky. However, the wind drift predominantly towards Hamilton Airport made it unsafe to launch. It's very hard to avoid something you can't see and so safety had to come first.
However, this gave the growing crowd extra time to enjoy the 2000 free breakfasts provided by sponsors before the balloons inflated as the sky brightened and daylight broke.
Friday had the crews and balloons out and about all around the greater Waikato area for the ASB school hop. Nominated schools in many of the provincial towns were treated to balloons being inflated and flown from their grounds, while some crews took the opportunity to give tethered rides and allow the children to experience first-hand the thrill of being lifted aloft under a mass of fabric. The excitement this experience brings is great to see and with luck may lead some towards being future pilots.
Saturday morning brought the Smartrak cash grab competition where the pilots attempt to grab a key from atop a large pole positioned in the middle of Innes Common. The pilots start from the outer edge of the park and attempt to drift towards and collect the key (and associated $1000 prize) from the pole.
In all the years previous, and despite some very close calls, the cash had never been claimed — until the 2014 BOW when the Tomkinson family took the cash prize in their balloon Heulwen (pronounced Hail Wind, Welsh for sunshine).
Saturday night prompted a huge crowd to Waikato University campus grounds for the ever-popular night glow. With bands bringing live music to the stage, sideshows and a great family atmosphere, all was set for a magical evening.
As darkness fell the music ramped up, the balloons were inflated and the show began with burners blasting the night sky. Envelopes glowed, pulsing in the darkness to the beat of the music, making a wonderful sight culminating in an awesome fireworks show overhead to see out the evening.
Sunday's final morning of flying saw the crews back at Innes Common beside Hamilton Lake, attempting to fly out of the park and then back in again to drop markers on to a target. This is called flying the box where the pilots use wind at different levels to return them to where they took off, and rounded out what had been a great four out of five mornings of flying.
Special shapes dominated the attention of spectators this year with no fewer than four being brought to the Waikato especially for the event. Together with another 23 official registrations made up from local, Australian and international crews, there was always plenty of action in the sky.
However, when it came to favourites with the kids, you would be hard pressed to get past the birthday cake and its three companions, Rocketman, Angry Bird and Resene Colourful Hummingbird.
Rocketman was my favourite, flown by Jim Bushelle from the USA. The balloon is brand new, having been constructed by Limelite Balloons International just last year and with only one other public appearance prior to coming to the Waikato. Rocketman stands a whopping 33m tall when fully inflated and looks ready to fly at a moment's notice.
Angry Bird, best described as cute and scary all rolled into one, is taken directly from the video game. It's hard not to imagine the character coming to life right in front of you as it gently floats towards the sky. Flown by professional pilot and aeronautical consultant Frank Wechter for the Global Media Box Team, the balloon has been displayed extensively around the world.
Colourful Hummingbird, sponsored by Resene, was by far the most multicoloured and vibrant balloon of the festival. Yet another brand new balloon, the hummingbird presents its own set of challenges in both inflating and flying due to its unusual shape. At BOW it was flown by professional balloon pilot Douglas Grimes from the USA.
The 2014 Balloons over Waikato event was another huge success and something the organisers and sponsors should be well proud of. The organisers must be praised for bringing such an exciting experience — and totally free public event — to the people of the Waikato and beyond. Well done, people.
-Report and photographs by Grant Finlay.
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Semibreve festival digital art award scheme
Portuguese festival Semibreve has opened applications for an award scheme which gives €2,500 to realise one art project, with the winner exhibited at the festival. The prize is open to national and international entrants. Semibreve is looking for digital art submissions with a focus on work which uses sound, image, and is interactive.
More details and an application form here. Deadline for submissions 15 August. The second edition of Semibreve festival takes place in Braga and Guimarães, Portugal, from 2–6 October.


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Meet Corra at eTail West in Palm Springs!
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The Corra team is gearing up for this year's eTail West conference! Held February 22-25 at the JW Marriott in Palm Springs, we're excited as always to be a part of this great event.
eTail West is an annual conference that brings together retail and ecommerce leaders and innovators from around the world for four days of cutting-edge content and networking opportunities. With topics ranging from email marketing and search, to UX and design, to merchandising and mobile, eTail West offers something for everyone looking to learn, find inspiration, and discover lasting business solutions.
We hope that those of you attending this fantastic conference will take the time to find us on the trade show floor. Corra will be at Booth 717. Stop by, meet our team, and find out more about our design, delivery and technology services!
Ask us about the invite-only party we'll be hosting at a classic mid-century Palm Springs house on Feb. 23rd. Email [email protected]!
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Startup Weekend: the camping edition
A total of 30 startup enthusiasts in five different teams worked around the clock last weekend, to come up with the next big startup idea during a special Startup Weekend Summer Camp edition at Groningen Airport Eelde.
Startup Weekend is a 54-hour weekend event with editions around the world, where developers, business managers, startup enthusiasts, students, marketing gurus and graphic artists get together and collaborate. They pitch ideas for new startup companies, form teams around those ideas, and work to develop a working prototype, demo, or presentation by Sunday evening, in front of the judges, who select the overall winners based on validation, execution & design and a solid business model.
The summer edition was a bit of a departure from the hustle and bustle of the Big Building, Startup Weekend's venue of choice. Big, green army tents were set up at an abandoned flight school, a literal stone's throw away from Groningen Airport Eelde. Participants camped out from Friday to Sunday last weekend, enjoying the weather while working on their ideas.
In the late afternoon sun on Sunday, the teams were busy with the final preparations, tweaking, adjusting and perfecting. At 6:30 pm, the 30 contestants went to the main hall on the second floor of the flight school building, for the final pitches, feedback from the judges and the chance to go home as winners.
International Startup Weekend facilitator Géza Bence Molnár flew in from Copenhagen to act as presenter. Startup Weekend veteran and Groningen's Chief Digital Officer Nick Stevens, developer Jan Henk Hazelaar and social impact consulting agency Bries founder Alexandra Sfintesco act as judges.
Beats for the Deaf is the first team to present, handing out balloons to the audience to let them feel the vibration of the music. Their idea: vibrating wearables for deaf people, so they can dance to the rhythm when they go out, but also to warn them of ambulances or when someone calls out their name.
The second team based recognized the immediate practical problem of lack of pizza on the first evening and no late night delivery in rural Eelde. They came up with a late night, last minute delivery and catering service for small events outside of the city.
The hilariously named (though one of the judges didn't think so) Arriba Boys presented their idea of crowdfunding mortgages for millennials. With today's low interest rates on savings, the platform would be very attractive for family businesses or independent entrepreneurs saving up for their retirement, who would get a stable and better alternative for a savings account.
The fourth team came up with the ultimate sport to play with friends during the summer, called Switch. A combination of different sports and partly based on the hugely popular video game Overwatch, the team's idea for a business model and to promote the sport at the same time, is printing branded logo's on the game, much in the same way as the Dopper water bottles. The team contacted the Healthy Aging Network on Sunday, who were willing to buy the first 100 game sets.
Team Loo discovered that 95% of people going to a bar or restaurant, won't come back if the toilet is dirty. They presented an idea for an app that lets users find the nearest toilet, along with user reviews of how clean they are.
After a round of critical questions after each individual pitch and a quick deliberation, judge Nick Stevens announces they're going to hack the system by not picking a single winner. Rather than the winner takes all principle, the judges decide each team can go home with the prize that would benefit them most. In the case of Soyuz Late Night Pizza delivery for example, that would be the Beerders Pack, a fancy case of beer, to do a little more research.
Team Loo could do with some local promotion when they launch their app, so they won a €500 cheque for online promotion by local media outlet Sikkom. According to the judges, team Switch somewhat underestimated the problems of import and export for the physical manufacturing of their game, which happens to be Nick Stevens' area of expertise: "You guys buy the beers, I'll sit down with you and help out with some consulting."
So no real winner at all? For the symbolic bragging rights, Nick let's the audience decide, using a decibel meter on his phone. The loudest applause (by a very small margin) and thus the team going home with the bragging rights: team Switch!
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Making a Case for Selena Gomez
Everybody has a weakness. For Selena Gomez, that is apparently Justin Bieber. The former Disney star was recently spotted with Bieber in Texas after he flattered her via Twitter during the Academy Awards. It's a shame that Gomez is so adherently linked to Bieber, since she has something special that is worthy of our attention.
Presently only 21, the actress and singer spent five years building up a tween following on Disney Channel's Wizards of Waverly Place. Like her network predecessor, Miley Cyrus, Gomez has begun working to transition into the world of grown-ups, playing a girl spiraling out of control in a kingdom of corruption in Harmony Korine's Spring Breakers, opposite fellow Disney alum Vanessa Hudgens. She continues to explore more adult terrain in this fall's Behaving Badly, a sex comedy.
In the short term, her baby face might limit her in some ways, but that shouldn't stand in the way of Gomez being able to secure more substantial film roles. While the movie Getaway wasn't well received, the actress held her own while playing against type as a car-jacker who holds up Ethan Hawke. Even though Wizards didn't ask the young star to do any heavy lifting, she was able to show more range than Cyrus ever did on Hannah Montana. Spring Breakers might have been nothing more than an interesting mess (James Franco in cornrows and a gold grill?), but it did show that Gomez isn't afraid of taking chances.
Musically, Gomez's first solo album garnered mixed reviews, although it did yield a Top 10 hit in "Come & Get It." Still, Gomez has showed, in her work with The Scene, that she has a wide range of influences. She could just put out bubblegum pop as any number of teen sensations has before her, but that willingness to mix things up makes her more interesting than others that have come through the Disney factory. Being as young as she is, Gomez has time to develop a unique style. At least she seems interested in being unique, which is more than can be said for many of her contemporaries.
Hanging out with Bieber, doing a stint in rehab for "exhaustion," and partying with Hudgens and Demi Lovato might make for great tabloid fodder, but Gomez has the ability to craft a diverse and long-term career as an adult, both as an actress and a singer. Hopefully her association with Bieber doesn't drag her down to the point that when she's fully realizing her talent nobody will be able to see past the sensationalism to care.


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All Eyes On You: What Is The Future Of Public Surveillance?• https://www.technocracy.news, BY: RICK WORDSWORTH
Seen. Recognised. Tracked.
Can you imagine trying to explain today's privacy debate to your grandchildren?
I can. It's awful. I'll probably have to call it the 2010's 'Privacy Wars' just to keep them on the rug. 2007 won't be the year of the first iPhone for them, or the beginning of the age of the always-on-everythings that tracked grandpa and his friends around the world from space. They won't understand what, if anything, about that was considered cause for alarm. Even when I explain what Ashley Madison was.
It will mean nothing to them that in September 2017, the daily number of daily connections to the anonymizing TOR network from the UK was somewhere between 70,000 and 80,000 per day. In 2014, the estimated value of the global Virtual Private Network (VPN) market was $45 billion – expected to grow to $70 billion by 2019. And if you plot the value of the Pound against the sort-of-but-not-quite-anonymous Bitcoin, a baby economist dies.
Privacy – both the protection and breaching thereof – is big business. But are we already further along than we think? What comes after that? What will we tell our grandchildren?


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Independent Feature BLESSID Crowdfunds Film Festival Efforts
Shrewsbury, MA (April 25, 2014) – BLESSID LLC announced today that the independent feature film BLESSID, a poignant indie drama about a pregnant woman with a cursed past who forms a bond with a man who is immortal, has released an official trailer and is seeking funding for its film festival efforts through Kickstarter.
Sarah Blacker's "Shiver" Heard in "Blessid"
We are proud to announce that local Massachusetts singer/songwriter Sarah Blacker will be heard in "Blessid." Her original song "Shiver" will be played during the closing credits. Sarah is also nominated for Song of the Year and Songwriter of the Year in the New England Music Awards – please vote for her here.
BLESSID Featured in "Dread Central," "Gemini Moon Media"
The word about BLESSID is spreading online! We are fortunate to have been covered by one of the world's largest horror-related entertainment websites "Dread Central," and, most recently "Gemini Moon Media," an up-and-coming entertainment site. Both media outlets describe their thoughts on BLESSID's teaser trailer and overall tone of the film. "Read more" to see what they had to say.
Shrewsbury Stars As Independent Movie Begins Filming
BLESSID, which just wrapped principal photography this past Sunday, was recently spotted in a local Massachusetts newspaper "The Daily Voice" which reported on the goings-on during the second day of filming – Election Day. One reporter was on-hand to catch actors Rachel Kerbs and Rick Montgomery Jr. bringing the script to life.
Principal Photography for BLESSID Has Begun
Shrewsbury, MA (November 12, 2012) – BLESSID LLC announced today that the independent feature film BLESSID, a psychological thriller that tiptoes on the edge of horror, has been fully cast and principal photography has begun.
"The Entertainment Corner" Interviews Director Rob Fitz
Film site www.TheEntertainmentCorner.com recently caught up with BLESSID director and make-up special effects wizard Rob Fitz (TED, THE PERFECT STORM, R.I.P.D) about his directing style, what drew him to spearhead BLESSID, his take-away hopes for the audience, and much more.
IndieCreator Interview with BLESSID's Rachel Kerbs
Bob Heske, writer/producer of BLESSID, recently sat down with actress Rachel Kerbs (SPLINTER, THE VAULT) who has been tapped to play BLESSID's female lead "Sarah." In addition to discussing her excitement and involvement with BLESSID, Rachel sheds light on her past and future projects. Find out what she had to say both on and off-camera.


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Longest increasing digital subsequence
Let \(S[1..n]\) be a sequence of integers between \(0\) and \(9\). A digital subsequence of \(S\) is a sequence \(D[1..k]\) of integers such that each integer \(D[i]\) is the numerical value of a subarray \(S[a_i..b_i]\), where \(b_i < a_{i+1}\) for every index \(i\).
For example, \([14, 15, 2, 5358, 23, 462]\) is a digital subsequence of the array
\( S = [3,\overline{1,4},\overline{1,5},9,\overline{2},6,\overline{5,3,5,8},9,7,9,3,\overline{2,3},8,\overline{4,6,2},7]. \)
A digital sequence \(D[1...k]\) is increasing if \(D[i] < D[i+1]\) for every index \(i\). The length of a digital sequence \(D[1...k]\) sequence is \(k\), the number of integers.
Describe a fast algorithm to compute the longest increasing digital subsequence of a given sequence \(S\).
A few caveats:
For partial credit, assume that the input sequence contains no zeros.
Faster algorithms are worth more points. Solving the problem in polynomial time is not too hard; the real question is which polynomial.
Be careful with the model of computation; you cannot compare arbitrary integers in constant time.


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In a season wrought with distraction, I try to keep my heart in check and remember, daily, what Advent really is. It is the day that Love came.
Each has their own opinion on how this should be celebrated; and I've never been shy about my outrageous affinity (obsession?) for the holiday season. Christmas Sarah is a version of me that comes but once a year; and she comes with a fury of excitement and nostalgia, bundled up in a package of brown paper and fancy bows.
Every year, I build an Advent activity calendar for the girls. And I'll admit, it can, in many ways, add pressure to an already too-busy season. But at the heart of the practice are, I hope, right intentions. Every day, I want us to remember Love, whether in spending time together, celebrating beauty, considering others above ourselves, or building a tradition of our own. I think the best reminder of Advent is how Love comes in unexpected ways, and we must look for it everywhere--in rolled up scrolls bearing silly things to do; in a poor baby sleeping in hay amongst cows.
(I do try to share our calendar on Instagram with a #noeladvent hashtag; but I'm not going to hold myself to daily posts. In case you're interested, here is the lineup for this year!
- Build a gingerbread house.
- Go on a tree hunt.
- Deck the halls.
- Movie night: Frosty the Snowman.
- Glitter some pinecones.
- Think of others: Give away toys and clothes.
- Take to the ice downtown.
- Important correspondence to the North Pole.
- Movie night: Polar Express.
- Create Christmas cards for the grandparents.
- Spin the Christmas vinyl and cut some snowflakes.
- Create a reindeer ornament for your tree.
- Think of others: Provide a meal for someone in need.
- Visit with Santa Claus!
- Bake Christmas cookies.
- Annual sleepover at Grandma's (Mom's gotta party!).
- Take in a Christmas show.
- Join with the angels' singing and record a carol.
- Drive to see the lights.
- Think of others: Honor your teachers.
- Deliver candy canes to the neighbors!
- Movie night: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
- Read The Night Before Christmas.
- Read The Christmas Story at family Christmas in Golden.


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Traveling around the world need not be limited to adults. Children, even the very young ones, don't need to be excluded from the experience.
These families are our inspiration! They share one thing in common: they are families of world travelers
Many people considered that our last one-month trip to Mexico and Cuba has been a hard-core one. Meaning that people think that it is such an impossible journey, that many people would think many many times before actually committing into it. But I suppose traveling is so much our passion that we're willing to take risks and plan such trip. If money is not an issue, we'd like to travel all over the world!
Indi and I shared one common thing: We love to travel, to see and experience the world (*if money is not an issue). And with travel, we also share one common trait: we plan for it in detail.
Why do we plan? Easy answer: because that's our style. Some people likes to travel unplanned, arriving at the airport not knowing where to stay or where to go. But not us.
A more difficult answer would be: Because we want to minimize uncertainties and maximise our enjoyment. As much as possible we do not want to be bothered too much with logistical issue. Moreover, we lug our toddlers along with us, hence the need for proper planning. Here, we'd like to share with you our style of travel planning.
We did this for most of our trips, particularly the ones outside South-East Asia.
I think the sayings "What gets measured, gets managed" is quite true....
Tracking our expenses and transactions
We have been quite rigorous in tracking our expenses and transactions since the first years of our marriage. We log our expenses up to the cents.
It's been almost a year now since Rani and I started dreaming of having a Seawind 1160. This Australian-made 38-foot long (11.6 meter) sailing catamaran is definitely something that we'd love to sail together with our boys (and friends) across Indonesian archipelago.
What better way to keep the dream alive than watching this Seawind 1160 video:


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:: What I'm Wearing ::
Jacket: Topshop 'Airtex' Bomber
Shirt: Gap
Jeans: Rag and Bone
Shoes: Fendi {old}
Bag: Proenza Schouler 'PS1' Satchel
Well we all know how I feel about olive green as noted here, here, and here. And add to a bomber jacket & that just seals the deal. ow with this addition, I've got two in my closet and all about adding more.
They definitely are one of those pieces that you throw on and you immediately start putting out those cool vibes. This perforated/mesh one from Topshop now comes in a few other colors (the blush color #yes) and it's just too good. Especially since it's under $100. It's lightweight so it can easily worn well into the Spring.
We are at the end of May and Memorial Day Weekend is upon on us. The official kick-off of summer. I can't believe that, where is time going?! Got any fun plans?
Happy Wednesday! Thanks so much for stopping by.


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Hello pilots,
The topic of today's video update is racer visual customisation. The team's lead developer explains what options you will have to pimp your racer.
As you know, Quantum Rush is currently in closed beta. The features for customising your racers' appearance are at a very early stage of development, but we want to show you what we are working on and what we have planned.
The first such feature, which will go online soon, is racer skins.
For each racer, Quantum Rush will offer various different skins for you to choose from. Some of these skins will allow you to further customise your racer by changing the skin's colours. Over time, more and more skins will become available.
Apart from skins, we currently plan the following additional customisation options: you will be able to replace your racer's standard cockpit with a cockpit in your favourite colour, there will be numerous decals that you can stick on your racer and we will even introduce a variety of underbody lights!
All in all, there will be hundreds of possible configurations for each racer's visual appearance and you can expect to see a colourful diversity in every race.
We are anxious to see what styles you will come up with!
What do you think of the planned customisation features? Do you like what you see in the video? We are always happy to receive your feedback, just leave a comment or contact us!
See you soon on the race tracks!
The Quantum Rush Team
Hint: If you are looking to participate in races with many other players, try to log in between 19:00 and 21:00 CET! Scheduling online races with other beta testers is now also possible via the Quantum Rush Steam group http://steamcommunity.com/groups/quantumrush.


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You can try a new recipe, stitch on embroidery, do a crossword, fix a broken clock, play a fast hand of gin rummy, tie on a fishing lure...
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Most importantly, you'll leave the house, hop in your car and go about your daily routine confidently...
...and without the anxiety that comes when you can't see as well as you once did.
In fact, you may actually develop stronger vision as you grow older... instead of the scary opposite.
It's true. In this brief report, you'll discover the brand new secret for razor sharp eyesight from Harvard Medical School...
A secret that can help you stop and even reverse age-related vision loss....
And you'll see proof of how – in just 60 days – this secret can start to help clear up your vision...and improve your depth perception...
How it can reduce your risk of age-related vision loss by a remarkable 82%...
And if you already wear glasses, you'll discover how you may NEVER need a stronger lens prescription...for the rest of your life!
Make this "Harvard secret" part of your life and you won't believe the difference it makes...
I'll explain more in a moment – but first, let me introduce myself.
My name is Allan Spreen, MD. I've been a medical doctor for more than 30 years.
My passion is helping people stay as healthy and active in their "golden years" as they were decades earlier. And eye health is a particular concern of mine.
Because, if you're over 50, chances are your vision is quickly fading.
Suddenly, you need more light to read that small print on newspapers or pill bottles...
You have to reach for your reading glasses before you read a text or email...
You're holding the menu at arm's length while everyone waits to order...
And it's harder to focus when you're driving at night – especially with the glare of oncoming headlights.
This all comes naturally with aging... and the truth is, your vision will likely continue to get worse and worse over time.
But you don't have to accept it.
And, now, that won't be YOUR story.
Because thanks to this one breakthrough in vision science, it is now entirely possible to virtually "age-proof" your eyes... for good.
Let me put any fears to rest – this is not a new kind of surgery, and it doesn't involve special exercises or corrective devices of any kind.
It's actually something you can easily incorporate into your normal diet.
And it's the most effective way I know of to help preserve your vision through all the years to come.
But there is one thing... when it comes to restoring your eyes with this natural secret, there's no time to waste.
Whether you're already struggling with fading vision or you simply want to keep your sharp eyesight for good, it's vital to start today.
So please make sure you read to the end of this short report to learn the full process for preserving your eyes...
And even reversing age-related vision loss.
So let me share the secret with you right now...
And it begins with an amazing discovery at The Schepens Eye Institute, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School.
There, researchers were studying a part of the eye called the "macula".
The macula is the center of your retina. It's what gives you clear vision.
Now, these researchers were especially interested in a substance called "macular pigment" that is concentrated in your macula...
And healthy macular pigment works like "internal sunglasses" for your eyes.
When light enters your eyes, those "sunglasses" absorb harmful UV rays and help prevent the damage that causes your vision to blur, cloud and fade over time...
In fact, researchers soon realized that healthy macular pigment holds the key to lifelong sight.
They discovered that adults over 60 with the highest levels of macular pigment had the same visual sensitivity as younger people.
What that means is, these lucky souls don't suffer the same vision problems that affect so many people as they get older.
In short, they had the same excellent eyesight as young folks!
But what does this mean for your eyes?
And how can this "macular pigment" discovery help you preserve your own vision... keeping it sharp and clear for decades to come?
It's actually beautifully simple.
You see, macular pigment is made up of two super-nutrients, called lutein and zeaxanthin.
And they may have funny names, but when it comes to restoring your vision and eye health, they are the two most important nutrients in the world.
As I mentioned, macular pigment is like "internal sunglasses" for your eyes. It prevents the damage that causes your eyesight to fade.
So keeping your macular pigment strong and healthy is crucially important... and here's the best way to do it...
By feeding your eyes with lutein and zeaxanthin.
These two nutrients work as a team to build up your vital macular pigment...
And help prevent sight-destroying damage to the all-important retina and macula.
As the Harvard study found, the more lutein and zeaxanthin you can maintain in your eyes as you age, the better.
But there's more. You see, the Harvard study kicked off a tidal wave of clinical research and the results have been overwhelming:
Lutein and zeaxanthin are an absolute God-send for aging eyes.
First and foremost, they help protect your eyes by restoring your "internal sunglasses" – the essential macular pigment.
And that can help lower your risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) according to a 10-year Australian study of nearly 2500 adults over the age of 49.
This comes after a separate U.S. study found that individuals with the highest lutein and zeaxanthin levels in their retinas had the lowest risk for developing AMD.
So the evidence is clear...
Supplementing your diet with lutein and zeaxanthin can help protect your retina – the delicate part of the eye that allows you to focus – from age-related decline.
But a second benefit is even more surprising...
Studies are now showing that maintaining peak levels of lutein and zeaxanthin in your eyes can actually help you...
Enjoy clearer vision again... and see what you've been missing for years
For example, if you find it harder and harder to drive at night, something called "glare sensitivity" could be part of the problem.
Glare sensitivity measures how your eyes react to sudden bright light and how quickly they return to normal.
Think of how the headlights of an approaching car can practically blind you. For precious seconds, you can barely see a thing.
If that sounds familiar to you, I have more good news...
In a study just published in 2014, scientists measured the effects of lutein and zeaxanthin on glare sensitivity.
Participants in the treated group showed notable improvements in glare recovery.
That means their eyes were less affected by glare and they refocused quicker — and that can make all the difference in the world when you're driving at night.
And the good news keeps piling up. Other studies have shown how lutein and zeaxanthin can indeed help:
Improve your vision in low-light settings. No more using a cell phone light to read the menu in darkened restaurants!
Improve "near visual acuity", which is a fancy way of saying you could have an easier time doing any "close up" work like reading the newspaper, needlework, using your computer, you name it.
Improve "contrast sensitivity". This measures how easy it is to see things in low light or blurry settings. It's really important for driving at night and it means better depth perception, too.
Promote lifelong clear vision. Meaning no more "fading," that can slowly rob your vision and clarity.
Are you beginning to realize how these two nutrients bring new hope for saving your vision... and making sure you stay active and independent for many decades to come!
But here's the rub.
Your body can't make lutein and zeaxanthin.
You have to get them from what you eat.
And you don't get nearly enough in a typical diet to produce the kind of life-changing vision results I've been talking about.
The solution, of course, is supplementation...and that's where the news gets really exciting.
The science shows that simply adding extra lutein and zeaxanthin to your diet can help improve your overall vision health starting almost immediately.
But it's not exactly quite as simple as that...
To start, you must take enough of each. The successful studies I reviewed gave participants a full 10 mg. of lutein and 2 mg. of zeaxanthin daily.
And most vision formulas simply don't include enough lutein and zeaxanthin, if they have any at all!
Plus, without 2 ADDITIONAL vital nutrients, you'll never see the kind of life-changing improvement in your eyes that I've promised you here...
Lutein and zeaxanthin are incredibly powerful, no question. But...
If you really want to experience "young again" vision for the rest of your life, there are 2 additional nutrients you need:
The first is astaxanthin. It's the world's most powerful antioxidant... and it's vital for protecting your vision as you age.
Astaxanthin is naturally found in seafood like salmon and shrimp, and it's also widely harvested from certain marine plants.
Scientists have been amazed by its antioxidant power from the day they discovered it.
In fact, they couldn't believe their own equipment when they first put it to the test. The numbers were through the roof!
One study showed that Astaxanthin had more antioxidant activity than famous resveratrol, the gold standard in antioxidants.
It was 5 times stronger than beta-carotene ... 100 times stronger than Vitamin E ... and an incredible 6000 times more potent than Vitamin C!
Other studies show that astaxanthin is a powerful new weapon that can help protect your eye cells by supporting healthy inflammation levels.
It protects your fragile retinal cells from oxidative stress caused by UV rays and toxins. Remember, the retina allows your eye to see things in sharp focus.
Astaxanthin may also help reduce eyestrain because it helps your eye adjust to see different distances clearly.
Most research studies I've reviewed used daily dosages of at least 4 mg of astaxanthin. I recommend 6 mg. per serving as an excellent level for daily intake.
And, because it helps neutralize dangerous free radicals and inflammation ...
Astaxanthin is an essential companion to the lutein and zeaxanthin I talked about earlier.
Finally, there's the fourth nutrient I recommend: It's called hyaluronic acid and it can help to keep your eyes "physically fit" for life!
You may have heard about hyaluronic acid, also known as HA, because it's the main component of synovial fluid that lubricates your joints.
But here's what you may not know: hyaluronic acid is also a major part of the gel-like matter inside your eyeball.
It plays an essential role in keeping your eyes physically young and supple for life.
But, as you age, this gel-like substance can change consistency, getting more liquid-like... shrinking, sagging and getting a little stringy.
Those 'strings' cast microscopic shadows on your retinas that look like tiny floating strands.
These "floaters" can be frustrating and distracting... and tough to get rid of.
Now, to be perfectly clear...
There haven't been any formal studies looking into HA supplements and eye health. But based on what I've seen...it makes perfect sense that giving your body some extra HA might help keep your eyes in good shape.
And that's why I recommend you start taking hyaluronic acid immediately.
Why settle for impaired or failing vision when you can put up a fight by supporting the physical health of your eyes with HA?
And for that matter, why settle for anything less than total vision support?
Put these four powerful nutrients together — lutein, zeaxanthin, astaxanthin, and hyaluronic acid — and you hold the one key to supporting "young again" vision no matter what your age.
So whether you're nearing 50 or rounding 80...your vision should never be a problem!
That why it's high time you learned about OcuXanthin.
In this new formula from NorthStar Nutritionals, you get everything you need to support your eyes and preserve your vision. To start...
OcuXanthin has full clinical levels of both lutein and zeaxanthin.
That means 10 mg. of lutein and 2 mg. of zeaxanthin in every capsule, which is the same serving size used in the successful clinical studies I cited earlier.
You get 6 mg. of astaxanthin.
This is a generous daily serving of this eye-loving antioxidant. And many eye supplements don't even include it!
Plus, OcuXanthin contains pure naturally sourced astaxanthin, not a cheap synthetic form.
You get 50 mg. of hyaluronic acid.
You'll struggle to find another vision formula that provides this essential eye fluid component — but OcuXanthin does.
And it provides a pure form of hyaluronic acid to help your eyes stay physically fit and floater-free for life.
I could go on and on about these four amazing nutrients, but there are much better things to talk about. Namely...
What you can expect from OcuXanthin...
Because you'll be amazed once you experience these life-changing results for yourself...
Certainly, OcuXanthin's antioxidants begin working Day One to neutralize free radicals and protect your eyes against oxidative damage.
And with its generous daily serving amounts, OcuXanthin can raise your lutein and zeaxanthin to healthier levels in as little as 2-3 weeks.
But here's what is most amazing.
OcuXanthin can positively rejuvenate your eyes' protective macular pigment – the "internal sunglasses" that protect your eyes...
By an amazing 4%-5% every four weeks.
Again, that's a 4-5% increase in macular pigment every single month!
That means, day after day, you can restore a key building block of "young again" vision!
That means you can start to turn around what decades of sun exposure, pollution, and eyestrain had diminished ... and soon see the world through new eyes.
That tired, fading, blurry sight can give way to the eagle-eyed vision you had decades ago, and you could enjoy less eyestrain and greater eye comfort to boot.
Of course, results with OcuXanthin will vary for everyone. And, when you're outside, wearing actual UVA and UVB sunglasses will help protect your eyes even more...
But, fact is, you may very well experience positive results immediately...
But based on the most current science I've reviewed, you could look forward to results like these:
At two months you'll experience less eyestrain and fatigue, even if you've spent hours reading or at the computer.
At four months you'll notice sharper, clearer vision during the day.
You'll also begin noticing an easier time seeing in low light ... improved close-up focus ... and sharper contrast, making night driving easier and safer.
At six months, the combination of lutein, zeaxanthin and astaxanthin will have reached full, optimal levels.
Now you should really be experiencing true "young again" eyesight.
You'll see improvements in close-up focus and sharpness... whether you're reading a book or fiddling at your workbench.
Your depth perception (so critical when driving) will be much better. Maybe a long road trip is in order!
You will now see clearly in low-light settings, without straining or needing a light. No need to ask anyone's help reading a menu or the label on your pills...
And you'll feel more confident and relaxed, knowing you can see more clearly than before.
Finally, you can enjoy your life without missing a single detail...
It's time to take the fear out of fading eyesight with OcuXanthin.
Just one, easy-to-swallow capsule a day is all it takes, and stronger, clearer vision can be just around the corner.
There's no describing the relief you'll feel knowing that all of this proven eyesight-boosting science is on your side...
So, are you ready to enjoy "young again" vision right now?
That's why I'm so pleased to announce this breakthrough formula is now available from my team here at NorthStar Nutritionals.
Friend, I'm 100% confident that OcuXanthin will exceed your expectations when it comes to restoring your eyes and giving you clear vision... for life.
But I want you to be confident too. And that's why I insist you take zero risk when you try OcuXanthin.
It's simple: just take OcuXanthin as directed for 60 days and you will literally see the difference it can make in your vision.
If the world doesn't seem sharper...
If driving at night isn't easier and less stressful...
If you're not seeing things more clearly when you're doing close-up work...
Then we'll refund your purchase price, every penny of it, no questions asked.
And just remember: OcuXanthin is only beginning to work its rejuvenating wonders at 60 days.
It takes a little time for these amazing nutrients to build up to their full strength.
You'll enjoy better and better results as each month goes by, when you make this formula part of your daily routine.
And remember, you're always protected by our ironclad guarantee. If there's any point – whether it's your first month or your 10th – that you aren't 100% convinced that OcuXanthin isn't improving the health of your vision...
Just return your order for a full refund. No questions asked. And this guarantee NEVER expires.
That's how confident I am that the vision-restoring power of OcuXanthin will change your life...
Now, there is one final thing: OcuXanthin is ONLY available direct from NorthStar Nutritionals.
That's the only way we can make sure you're getting the highest quality forms of lutein, zeaxanthin, astaxanthin and hyaluronic acid in exactly the perfect dosages.
And when other people learn about how OcuXanthin can help preserve eye health, decrease the risk of age-related vision loss by 82% and even REVERSE previously fading eyesight...
I expect demand to soar through the roof.
In fact, I can't guarantee we won't sell out almost immediately. It's happened many times before...
That's why I have one more promise to you today. I'm making our exclusive automatic delivery service a part of your very first order.
That way I can guarantee we'll always have a supply for you and you won't ever run out of OcuXanthin.
You'll also lock in the same low price per bottle, even if demand for lutein and zeaxanthin forces the price up in future.
And best of all... you get FREE shipping. Forever.
That's right, you'll never pay shipping costs on your supply of OcuXanthin, for as long as you stay on the program.
Every month, a new bottle of OcuXanthin will arrive in your mailbox, right on time and with nothing to do on your part.
Of course, you can cancel anytime with no further obligation. We want to make it as easy as possible for you to buy and enjoy the benefits of OcuXanthin.
And remember -- if you don't agree that OcuXanthin delivers on every promise I've made, we'll refund your money, no questions asked. So you risk absolutely nothing!
Sound fair?
Now is your chance to start enjoying "young again" vision with OcuXanthin.
Just click the button below to get started right now – you'll be taken over to our secure order page.
You'll be able to review all your details before you checkout.
And when your first supply of OcuXanthin arrives in its discrete packaging from NorthStar, open it right away.
Take your first capsule of OxuXanthin so it can start working immediately.
Why wait even one more day to start when rejuvenated vision, eye comfort, and lasting vision protection are just ahead?
So stop struggling with small text, road signs, menus and low-light situations...
Stop worrying that your vision is only getting worse every week...
Now, start seeing the world in focus again... with razor sharp eyes and the comfort that your vision will stay strong...
That's the promise only OcuXanthin can make. So let's get started now...
Order your own supply of OcuXanthin today and really see the difference it can make. Remember, you take no risk when you order now.
For NorthStar Nutritionals, I'm Dr. Allan Spreen. Thank you for reading.
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The other day I saw Jersey Boys, a Broadway musical unlike any other I've seen before. It's not that the show itself was that phenomenally groundbreaking, or touching, or thought-provoking. And it's not as if the cast, although they were quite good, were any more talented than any other ensemble out there. I've simply never before seen an audience so intensely connected with what was happening on stage.
The Jersey Boys audience demographic is easy to pinpoint...If the performance I saw is any indication, I'd say 98% are upper-middle to upper class white folks between the ages of 50 and 65. The other 2% are conspicuously younger and tagging along with their parents/in-laws/sugar daddies. Yes, it's true that the aforementioned demographic is pretty consistent for all Broadway shows, but there is normally a younger and/or foreign faction in the audience too.
Jersey Boys is the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. It's a musical with very little dialogue, performed by what is essentially a really great Four Seasons cover band (although I fear some of the especially giddy audience members thought it was the real Four Seasons up there). Jersey Boys has officially been on Broadway for a couple of years now and it won the Tony for Best New Musical in 2006. Although the buzz has died down significantly since it opened, Jersey Boys is still one of the hardest shows in town to get tickets for. I guess I should note that the reason I saw the show was because my boyfriend's parents were in town and they bought our tickets...last summer.
Jersey Boys is still making scads of money and selling out regularly, in large part because it connects so deeply with its audience. As I sat there bopping my head and really enjoying the production, I still felt like I was missing out on something, like I wasn't part of some inside secret. It was as if my fellow audience members were connected to the stage by a rope that was pulling them closer and closer until their happiness became audible, until they were literally singing along. I could see the flashbacks behind their eyes. Don't get me wrong, I'm familiar with many of The Four Seasons' songs and they remind me of fond times too. Except for me, 'Oh What A Night' reminds me of summer camp, and 'Walk Like A Man' reminds me of Robin Williams in drag in Mrs. Doubtfire.
So this Jersey Boys experience got me thinking: if The Four Seasons' songs can define a generation so fiercely that 40 years later this music incites weeping, what will represent me a few decades down the road? Here are some things I hope will not epitomize my generation: boy bands (from New Kids On The Block to N'Sync and every one in between), Boyz II Men's Motownphilly, and the theme song from 90210. I did listen to a lot of Smashing Pumpkins during my formative years, but I'm not sure the Billy Corgan musical would be a big sell either.
Revolutionary movements like grunge and hip hop certainly have their place in pop culture and music history, but I'm not sure if one band or act or artist can bring my generation together the way The Four Seasons entranced the baby boomers. Truthfully, I'm not sure there is one epitomizing band or sound or musical revolution that can sum up the '90s, especially since music branched out into so many genres, and so much of it was overproduced anyway. Maybe someday we'll see the Nirvana story with Frances Bean playing Courtney Love. But maybe it's just as well if we don't; my kids don't need to see me reliving my teenage years as I sing along to 'Come As You Are.'


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