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Super Eurobeat 208
1.Rich Hard - Tell Me Why (Sunfire Records)
Some songs are just too hard to approach at first. Tell Me Why
sounded fairly odd at the beginning, but giving it some more time was
definitely worth it. The song is paving way for the new direction
Futura has as a producer on Sunfire Records. The song
features more pleasant vocals by Rich whose previous track
Pirates on 196 worked like a charm, so I was happy to hear
more of him. The song itself has some weird distortion going on... The
sounds feel kind of unfinished and might be in need of more polishing,
but I presume this is just a phase where the new producers get more
acquinted with what they are familiar doing. The song itself has a very
strong chorus that is basically what drew me in after some airplay.
Although I would definitely wanted the verses to offer similar energy,
yet sadly they kind of lack the power needed. My final verdict is that
Tell Me Why is a good song, but it falls short on various areas,
yet it also showcases that we're going the right way with Sunfire
Records. I emphasize with the song for some reason a whole lot.
Rating : 9-
2.Laura Vox - Jungle Of Fire (HI-NRG Attack)
A female vocalist on HRG that is not pitched sky high, what's
going on! Laura Vox definitely surprised me as I wasn't even
originally thinking this was the same label that did stuff like Pun
Pun Beam. This more mature approach to eurobeat feels very
refreshing and also it helps having a good melody to work with.
Jungle Of Fire does not quite change the fact that lyrics are your
every day random ramblings as usual by HRG. It's amusing how the
lyrics actually get more attention when sung by a not pitched vocalist
and also the flaws are more visible. My main concern with this very
presentation is that the few chimes and beats aside, it seems HRG
completely ditched their original roots. While this very track worked
out fine it's easy for them to stray away and produce songs in a similar
fashion that might not live up to Jungle Of Fire's level. I do
hope they give more vocal options to their women though as this song
proves they can pull it off.
Rating : 9+
3.Fastway - Invisible Touch (SCP)
Sometimes you just try soooo hard to like a song, yet can't really feel
the passion inside. Invisible Touch basically is a very familiar
kind of a piece by our lovely Ennio. The chorus is catchy the
sounds are energy packed, but it still feels as if there's something
missing. The outer exterior seems to be intact, yet the content lost for
some reason. Sometimes songs seem good on paper and in theory, but the
final product just can't quite deliver the message, sadly Invisible
Touch is one of those tracks. The production itself is solid, vocals
work out fine and there are even some hooks, yet I can't make myself
love the song...
Rating : 7
4.Stephy - Awake (Dima Music)
Unmemorable song is unmemorable. The title itself refers nicely to the
style the track is, barely Awake. Everything about this song just
feels a bit too laidback and calm. The verses and chorus have a very
strong Norma Sheffield-feel to them and not quite in a very
positive way. The production does not really offer much since the sound
layers are barely noticable synth aside. A good slower ballad would need
a very strong melody as the ground to build the rest on, Awake
does not have that. But hey, if you do actually want to _not_ be awake,
then this is your song. I shall have to test it out the next time
insomnia comes my way.
Rating : 6
5.Corrado - Queen Of Heart (Delta)
Marko from the previous SEB returns under a different title.
Queen Of Heart is a logical follow up to I Need A Revolution
since the sounds and style are very very identical. Introducing Clara's
backing vocals brings the track a lot of extra edge, yet they can't
quite save the final result. There's something about the sounds used in
this very song that keep making me feel kind of blue and apathetic. The
melody does not quite feel strong enough to work with more mellow
sounds, would have been interesting to hear this with a more upbeat
production and energetic approach. Now it feels a bit too lazy. Also I
can't exactly call the melody strong enough to stand out or remain
memorable in the long run.
Rating : 6
6.David Dima - Crazy (Dima Music)
I can't quite express myself in a civil manner sometimes, Crazy
just makes me a bit on the edge. Some songs for whatever reason can get
on your nerves. This very track comes off as a very unimaginative piece
that wouldn't quite work well even as a background music while doing
other things. The intro, verses, chorus and well the whole package make
me want to skip it right away. Annoyance, that's what this song is,
obnoxious and repetitive. Wanting to skip the song after 10 seconds is
what speaks for itself more than anything else. CRAYZAAAAHH urgh.
Rating : 5
7.Ciao Ciao - The Magic Of Sunshine (HI-NRG Attack)
After the 'revolutionary' performance by Laura Vox, Ciao Ciao
relies more on good old HI-NRG Attack style. This is yet an
another slower track which seems to be the only thing the label pushes
out these days. If that is the future, then so be it, since these
presentations work a whole lot better than the overly chaotic fast
performances. The Magic Of Sunshine infuses really soothing extra
elements into the production that give it a more modern feel. Sounds
have a really bright mood to them, can just imagine this being perfect
on a sunny spring morning. In the long run the track still uses the key
elements pretty much constantly and with the song running for more than
6 minutes they lose some of the initial edge by the end. A nicely
balanced song with a lot of extra imagination to spare.
Rating : 9-
8.Francis Cooper - Pretty Woman (HI-NRG Attack)
So more slow HI-NRG Attack, who would have guessed? This album
seems to repeat what 206 did as they have somehow managed to draw in 3
effective tracks by HRG. Pretty Woman sounds really easily
approachable and it's actually quite close to more common european pop
music. The vocal section is something that could use some more work, but
this would work fine on a compilation with other dance tracks. Hearing a
beautiful love anthem by this label is not too frequent, so definitely
gotta savor this moment. Might be a while until they repeat another one
with as much quality.
Rating : 9+
9.Radiorama - Never Gonna Make (Asia / Saifam)
Long gone are the days when titles like Radiorama had some
meaning to them. The previous entry on 205 was a fairly positive track,
yet this time they dropped the ball again. Never Gonna Make
sounds excessively annoying with the weirdest sounds that make me cringe
my teeth constantly. Vocals provide very little comfort since they sound
completely forced. Singing with a gun pointed at their head rarely
produces very good material. A boring song with a boring sound with a
boring title. Please, never make something similar again Saifam,
Rating : 5½
10.Orlando - Memories Of You (Asia / Saifam)
If I could, I would, but I can't. What applied to the previous entry,
also applies here to some extent in a reverse fashion. There are many
redeeming qualities in this piece that make it an enjoyable song to
breeze through. Hearing more male vocalists from Asia is
definitely a refreshing change plus this current one actually comes
sounding deep and original. With the very effective verses it's a shame
the chorus can't pull of a similar show in the long run. Very simple
sounds actually end up making this song meaningful, since it feels like
a poetic expression for a long lost love. A beautiful song which could
have used a more memorable chorus to go along with the otherwise
effective structure.
Rating : 8½
11.Vivi - Eyes Of Sky (SCP)
Describing the SCP women's style with an airy feel to them has
never been more appropriate. Eyes Of Sky is a very very light
piece that makes you think of fluffy clouds and a serene slumberland.
Initially the song sounded quite masterful and addictive, but time
quickly ate up its edges. Without a really strong melodic base, it's
hard to really come up with a longlasting piece. Now there are moments
when the track sounds really fun, yet the vast majority of time is quite
easily forgettable. I do like the vocal performance though, so what's
after loving doggies and skies?
Rating : 7
12.Dream Fighters - Mind Game (Dima Music)
I often wonder about the things that inspire writes to write the pieces
they do. Mind Game sort of makes me think of a cinematic
Hollywood setting. The tune seems fitting for a movie like Vanilla
Sky or such, the mood just reeks of carefully considered eeriness.
Melody and structure is fairly okay with this song, but it can't
actually throw in all of the necessary hooks to reel in the prey. Now it
comes off as a catchy song you can listen to in the car, but try
repeating this for 5 times in a row and still find it exciting, I think
Rating : 7½
13.TRF - Ez Do Dance (Morris Capaldi Vs. TRF Remix) (Avex /
Ez Do Dance is one of the tracks I can forever remember as the
masterful cover by Time. It's honestly hard to make up for that
even with this remix that's definitely from the better end we've heard
during this decade. The original song is catchy and easily memorable, so
technically it's not complex to make a remix that'd function as well.
The remix sounds closer to some of the material on Hyper Techno albums,
but that's not a negative feature by any means. A fun lil' remix, that
still is overshadowed by an even better cover done in the 90s.
Rating : 8
14.Nagisa - Melody (Ballade Mix) (Avex)
More calm material, what a surprise. I loved the faster version of
Melody a whole lot when I heard it initially, so I was quite
surprised to not even recognize this as the same title. The ballad
version does completely turn it into something different, but can't
exactly call it a good change again. A very serene song with some
beautiful vocal work by Nagisa, but it still falls short of a hit
on any level. Needs more beat and energy.
Rating : 6
Final Words :
This album came off as a rather entertaining package at first, but sadly
it lost a lot of its edge after a while. Many of the songs I liked
initially degraded over time and became quite a sad performance in the
end. I was really happy hearing the new direction of Sunfire Records
and actually ended up enjoying Rich Hard's song the most out of
the whole album, even with it's shortcomings. HI-NRG Attack are
really putting a strong front currently with their new style, so I have
to give them credit after all the negativity they've received in the
past. SCP and Dima Music stumbled a bit with their titles,
but I'm hopeful that there's better material incoming in the future.
I just hope they don't become too stellar with this new direction.
208 can't definitely live up to the previous few albums that work fine
months after their release. Here's to hoping that the next album is
gonna be even better and maybe top the others during the 200 decade.
Final Score : 6½
The Best 3 songs
- Rich Hard - Tell Me Why
- Laura Vox - Jungle Of Fire
- Francis Cooper - Pretty Woman
The Worst 3 Songs
- David Dima - Crazy
- Nagisa - Melody (Ballade Mix)
- Radiorama - Never Gonna Make
Honorable Mention
- Sunfire Records, hope this direction keeps going stellar and we'll be
treated to more magnificent material. Maybe some Matt Land.
Labels present on the album:
Avex: 2
Delta: 1 (2)
Dima Music: 3
HI-NRG Attack: 3
Saifam: 2
Sunfire Records: 1
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Bloggers = Jounalists?
Okay, this might be somewhat of a dated topic, but should biased, opinionated web loggers enjoy the same protection as so called "non-biased, but they really are biased" journalists? Apple Computer seems to think not in wake of their recent litigation against bloggers who got the computer company ruffled when they took the steam out of their new ipods and imacs.
Let me know your thoughts on this one… Do bloggers deserved to be treated as new amateur journalists of the new era? As for me, it is yet to be determined. (Sara, this goes for you too!)
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Over the past 18 plus years there has been subtle but cumulative pressure growing inside the United States. It is bad enough that this could be naturally occurring, but in this case there is clear signs of external influence pushing things in that direction. With that said there can be only two possible outcomes and they are reverse the pressure, or let pressure build until things explode.
Connecting the Dots has a reputation of knowing what is coming. We consistently have been correct between 75% and 80% of the time in predicting future events. However in this case we certainly hope our accuracy misses the mark. We also have let our keyboard rest for some time mostly because there wasn't much we felt worthy of the time. However if there is a possibility the United States could go to war with itself, we felt it was time to offer our heads up as we always have done.
In this series we will look at the primary contributing causes to conflict both domestic and abroad, and let you see if you can see the same dots we see.
If we could pick a day when all of this started, we would have to say September 12, 2001 is day one. On that day The USA was reacting to the 9-11 terrorist attack the day before. Only a few alert Americans saw the potential of attacks on American soil. All the dots were there, however as things often happen in government, those people on point with their eyes open were seen as alarmists and quietly dismissed. This is just as the Chinese Doctor who tried to sound the alarm of the Wuhan Coronavirus was.
The First Dot Government intrusion into private lives
While Americans were still in shock about the 9-11 terrorist attacks the Government started to take action to avoid another attack. Part of that was the Patriot Act that came into law October 26, 2001. At that time Americans were OK with giving up a bit of privacy in exchange for security. It wasn't until 2013 when Edward Snowden showed the world just how overly intrusive the US Government had become in everyone's lives, and that was much more than just a bit. The expected psychological impact was mistrust of Government and a sense of violation in that the Government knew things about you that you wouldn't tell your mother.
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Just over a year later the Department of Homeland Security was born with all the best intentions. Although this is not a major dot, it does tend to rub many Americans the wrong way with how they interacted with the general public frequently infringing on people's rights under the name of checking for terrorists. This included punishing people for doing constitutionally protected activities such as public photography and seeking to redress the government. People that did that were put on a terrorist watch list and in some cases they were banned from flying or worse.
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The previously released renderings of the real machine show that Xiaomi Mi 10 Camera uses a 108 megapixel's four-camera design. What are these four cameras?
Xiaomi Mi 10 Camera Highlights
- 108 megapixel's outsole evolved and upgraded to Pro
- Snapdragon 865 blessing, easily get 108 megapixel to take pictures
- Powerful AI photography
- And Flicker, HEIF OIS
Xiaomi Mi 10 Camera Set-up
According to the official introduction, the main camera of the new phone is a 1/33-inch outsole with 108 megapixel's Pro outsole used by Xiaomi Mi 10 is supported by the Snapdragon 865 ISP; which has achieved nearly 4 times the computing speed. At the same time, thanks to the addition of AI computing photography, users can easily take high-quality mobile phone photos. In addition, Xiaomi Mi 10 also added support for Flicker, HEIF, OIS and other functions to make photo details better. The image system used by Xiaomi Mi 10 also supports 120-frame slow-motion selfies and super night scene modes, with a 2.35:1 movie format.
Xiaomi Mi 10 series will adopt a rear-mounted 108MP vertical four-camera solution (the rear camera is said to be specifically configured with 108MP + 48MP + 12MP + 8MP sensors). According to the previously exposed posters, this The Xiaomi Mi 10 is also expected to support 50x zoom.
Xiaomi Mi 10 Camera HEIF Format Features
In terms of features, Xiaomi Mi 10 supports HEIF format output, which has a higher compression rate and picture quality than the traditional mode.
This time 108 megapixel's photos will not be too big in size. Lei Jun said that the HEIF format supported by Xiaomi Mi 10 can reduce the file size by at least 50% while maintaining the same image quality. HEIF is an efficient image file format based on the HEVC encoder. Lei Jun said that according to the actual measurement results, under the premise of shooting in the same scene, the size of the photos saved by the user in JPG format is 12.1MB, and the size of photos saved in HEIF format is 4.43MB.
The full name of HEIF is High Efficiency Image File Format, which has the advantages of high compression efficiency and capacity saving. The file extension of HEIF format photos is usually .heif or .heic. Users can convert HEIF images through online tools or special software. The data shows that under the premise of the same picture quality, the compression rate of HEIC is 2.39 times that of JPEG.
Xiaomi Mi 10 Camera Speed
When camera sensor size rise, the first question come in mind that how much time it take to capture shot. Xiaomi's main camera with 108 megapixels, with Snapdragon 865 and the new ISP, quadruple the computing performance, even more powerful LPDDR5 transfers are extremely fast, and UFS 3.0 writes are very fast. So taking pictures with 108MP will faster than ever. Le Jun demonstrated this in below video.
Xiaomi Mi 10 Camera Sample
Le Jun and Xiaomi Phone weibo also released Xiaomi Mi 10 camera sample today.
The main content of the proof is urban scenery. At the same time, from this partial photograph taken from the original 2.3%, it can be found that many details of the Prince's Bridge are still retained, such as the text on the brand, the decorative design of the bridge surface, and the pedestrians on the bridge are clearly visible.
From this set of real shots announced by Lei Jun, we can also see the detail portraying power of the 100-megapixel Pro imaging system used by Xiaomi Mi 10: including the cat's beard, hair, and ripples on the water surface. Even if the original image is taken at 8.3%, the proof details are still reflected.
Xiaomi Mi 10 Video Capabilities – Support 8K
The ultimate in video is cinema, and cinema is the art of dreaming. Xiaomi Mi 10 support 8K video recording through 108 megapixel's lens and also supports cinema mode built-in. To prompt Xiaomi Mi 10 Video capabilities Xiaomi released a cinema video recorded by Frederic Van Strydonck on Xiaomi Mi 10.
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According to Xiaomi, 5G is the video age. There are two trends in mobile video shooting: high definition and popularization of professional experience. Xiaomi mobile phones have been accumulating in video and have had good results. Last year, they won the first place in DXO video twice. Xiaomi's Mi 10 video capabilities is a major upgrade and can even support the creation of professional video creators.
Xiaomi Mi 10 DxOMark
In October last year, we released the Xiaomi CC9 Pro equipped with a 100-megapixel imaging system, participated in the DXOMARK evaluation, and achieved the highest score in the overall photo score, and achieved first place on list.
Now Xiaomi Mi 10 will bring 100 Megapixel Pro to participate in the DXOMARK evaluation again and challenge the new height of the photography.
Xiaomi Mi 10 Display, Sound and Charging Technology DetailedSuggested Reading
In addition, from the current situation, the Xiaomi 10 series should be divided into Xiaomi 10 and Xiaomi 10 Pro. The two may have slightly different camera configurations, but the main camera is 108 megapixel remain same.
The Xiaomi 10 series will be released online on February 13th and an appointment is now open. The press conference will begin on February 13th at 14:00. Stay tuned for updates.
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First the good news: there were no thunderstorms last Wednesday or on the 4th of July for the city of Gulfport. Now the bad news: it was really stinkin' hot. Low to mid 90s in the afternoon, and a low of 75 each morning. I hope the air worked for locals, or at least they have grown accustomed to sweating through the night. Accuweather had a dry forecast and the second best temperature forecast, which meant they started July off on a good note.
Actuals: Wednesday – High 92, low 75
Thursday – High 94, low 75
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Shaving is something we all do. Whether it's your face, your underarms, your legs or your bikini area; the chances are you shave pretty regularly. For most of us, this, unfortunately, means becoming accustomed to shaving rashes, ingrown hairs, cuts and sensitive, dry skin. But shaving doesn't have to cause these uncomfortable results.
By shaving correctly, you can avoid damaging your skin. We've put together four steps that you can take to get the smoothest possible finish and the least possible side effects. Taking these steps before and while you shave will give you beautiful skin that looks and feels amazing.
Step 1: Exfoliate: Exfoliation before shaving can make a real difference to your result. Exfoliating lifts the hairs away from the skin and prepares them for a closer shave. It also gets rid of dead skin cells that can clog up your razor and make it blunt. Rather than exfoliating furiously pre-shave, which can make the skin even more sensitive, gentle exfoliating twice or three times a week is best.
Step 2: Choosing the right razor: The razor you use can have a huge impact on not only the closeness of the save but also the effect on your skin. Believe it or not, most men's electric shavers can be used by women. They're not just for the facial hair you know!
Disposable razors have come a long way in recent years and are certainly less damaging than they used to be. But, as is usually the case, it's better to opt for a more costly razor than the cheap disposables.
A good quality razor will be designed with a pivoting head to follow the contours of your skin. It should also have a soft spongy material around the blades to create a nice glide across the skin. Finally, avoid single blade razors when possible. Okay, you can use them occasionally if you're in a hotel or something, but for everyday shaving its best to opt for a four or five blade razor.
Oh and don't forget to change the razor blade often. Typically a razor blade should last for up to ten uses before it needs to be replaced. There's no use spending lots of money on the fanciest new razor if you're going to be using a dull blade.
Step 3: Lathering it up. Never dry shave. However, this doesn't just mean that your skin should be wet. More than that, it needs a lather of some sort. Shaving gels are best for this as they are catered specifically to the task at hand. But shampoos and conditions work just as well if you have none to hand.
Wet the area a little first and then apply shaving cream. Work a really good lather up before you start shaving. This will massively reduce your chances of the dreaded "razor burn" and the rash it causes. It also softens the hair and can make for a smoother finish.
Step 4: Close Shave Technique: When shaving your legs, underarms or bikini area, the direction of the shave is really just a matter of personal preference. Shaving against the hairs will always give you the close shave you're looking for. On the other hand, shaving in the same direction that your hair grows will reduce the chances of ingrown hairs, shaving bumps, rashes, nicks and cuts.
Shaving can be dangerous at times, but most people experience dry, sensitive, cracked, reddened and cut skin as a reult of over shaving or not shaving correctly. If you experience any symptoms relating to shaving, the good news is that CBD might just be able to help you and your skin.
The beauty industry has recently recognized that CBD has medical properties. Due to this, many beauty brands and companies have started to create CBD-infused products including shaving creams, moisturizers and more. CBD has shown to hold antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory and more which may be beneficial to have in your shaving routine to reduce redness, inflammation and dry skin.
Experts recommend that you shave with the hair initially. Then, reapply your shaving gel and go against the hairs. This, they claim, will give you the close shave you want without the irritation.
The choice is yours of course. If you have sensitive skin, of course, you'll have to be extra careful when shaving.
Using the right products in your daily skincare regime, exfoliating the parts of your body that you shave a few times per week, and never shaving in a rush can really make a big difference.


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Take 21 (or even 28!) days to clean up any undesired habits you may have acquired this year.
We start a new healthy habit with all good intentions. We plan, we dream, we recruit. But for some reason, we end up falling short, maybe only lasting a few days. Why is that?! Personally, I think it has everything to do with accountability.
Join the 21 Day Health Challenge! This 3-week health & wellness reset will help you nix your sugar & carb cravings, get you moving on the daily, and sharpen your mind so you remember WHY you want a healthy lifestyle in the first place. Here's what you need to know.
- You Choose: 21 Days (3 weeks) or 28 Days (4 weeks)
- Nutrition
- Fitness
- Mindset
- Week 1
- Nutrition: We're kicking inflammatory added sugar & unnatural packaged/processed foods to the curb 🍦
- Fitness: We'll be getting our Morning Movement on, baby 🛏
- Mindset: We'll be scheduling in a few minutes a day for Mindful Moments 💫
- Week 2
- Nutrition: Passing on bloat inducing gluten 🥖
- Fitness: Adding in a yoga sesh 🧘♀
- Mindset: All About Affirmations ✍🏼
- Week 3
- Nutrition: Smell ya later, dairy – known to cause bloat & inflammation 🧀
- Fitness: We'll be trying something outside the box… 📦
- Mindset: A focus on mindful conversations 🗣
- Week 4
- Bonus Week! Download the December Health Challenge Calendar to see the NEW 4th Week!
- WHY: It's critical to understand WHY we'll be focusing on these key areas and WHY we'll be adding & removing certain things. I'll be educating you EVERY DAY to help keep you motivated and accountable. Join the Facebook Group to get the daily tactics, tips & reminders.
- HOW: Here are all of the ways you can receive your daily reminders to stay accountable:
- Email: When you sign up for the 21 Day or 28 Day Challenge, just enter your email address and you'll get daily reminder on WHAT tactic we're implementing and WHY we're adding or subtracting that particular thing.
- Text: Same as above, but if you prefer text, enter your digits to hear from me!
- Facebook Group: Click here to join the Facebook Group where I'll be posting each day on WHAT we'll be workin on, WHY we're working on it, and HOW you are doing!
- Instagram DM: Lemme know if Insta chat is easier for you to connect! You can find me on Instagram at @WholeHardy.
- Facebook Messenger: You can follow on Facebook at @WholeHardy and we can chat via Messenger if that's best for ya!
- Let be real, for optimal results during this 21 Day Challenge, you will add on the new tactics of each new week to the previous week's tactics. But this is YOUR challenge, sister!
- You can go back to sugar and/or packaged & processed food after Week 1 when we're omitting gluten in Week 2 OR continue continue to nix sugar & processed junk into Week 2 while also cutting out gluten. Make sense?
- Can't stick with one of the Nutrition, Fitness or Mindset tactics the entire week? NBD, doll! Just try it on MOST days that week.
- I'll be encouraging you to add on the new tactics each week, but if you want to try one new tactic at a time, you'll still have gains. Pinky swear.
You in, my dear? 🙋🏻♀🙋🏻♀🙋🏻♀
You may be thinking, "How is this challenge different from all the other challenges I've started and failed?" "What happens if I blow it by Day 3?" "What do I sub for sugar and gluten?!" Fear not, mindful maven. I've got answers to those questions specifically:
- I'll be checking in with you PERSONALLY!!! No more sign up and fall into oblivion. I want to know how each and every one of you are doing!
- There is no failing. Only LEARNING! If you choose to have a slice of apple pie on Day 3, make peace with your choice, then start fresh the VERY NEXT MEAL. Miss a Morning Movement? Move in the afternoon! Didn't get your Mindful Moments in? Do them in bed before you drift off to sleep! By making it a LEARNING process instead of a failing process, you're more likely to continue on with the challenge, and beyond.
- That's what my daily tips, tactics and reminders are for! I'll be providing you with everything you need to stare those cravings & old habits square in the eye and brush 'em to the side like last year's bangs (bangs are still cute, just a figure of speech 🤗)
If you're tired of feeling tired (and puffy, and irritable) all season long, then turn your health around right meow by acquiring these new healthy habits within the 21 Day Health Challenge. I'm here for you, doll. Join us!


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Milwaukee County Sheriff's squad hit in Mitchell Interchange Wednesday morning
Posted: Jul 12, 2017 11:29 AM CST
Wednesday morning, at about 5:15 AM, a Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputy responded to a one-car crash in the median on the I-43 west to I-94 south ramp in the Mitchell Interchange. The Deputy's squad was angled to block the scene and the lights were activated.
As the deputy set out flares, another car hit the squad also involving two other cars and a semi-tractor trailer truck.
The deputy was not injured. One driver was conveyed to the hospital for treatment for cuts to his face.
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Only Mads Mikkelsen Can Get on Hideo Kojima's Creepy Level
The highly underrated Danish actor has amazing range, making him a great addition to Hideo Kojima's latest oddity.
News that Hannibal's Mads Mikkelsen is almost definitely in Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding video game has received very little attention. While nothing has been announced, the alleged evidence frankly seems very hard to refute. Whatever the truth may bear, and whatever Death Stranding actually is, Mikkelsen would undoubtedly pull off any part with flying colors.
Kojima loves to drop hints about his work in plain sight. In the weeks leading up to the mo-cap session, the director tweeted more than once directly referencing Mikkelsen, while his assistant posted a collage of Hideo hanging out with various creatives at Comic-Con, including the actor. Meanwhile, Kojima also tweeted every picture with commentary from his own account except the one with Mikkelsen. Given Kojima's history for trickery (recall that he deliberately fooled an entire industry about MGS2's main character), this kind of reading between the lines isn't that far-fetched.
Even with Kojima's friendship with Norman Reedus (in that creepy GIF above) at the seeming fore of Death Stranding, the director has previously named Mikkelsen as his favorite actor. Considering his fantastic range, the project would be all the better for it. Far more than just being a megalomaniacal Bond villain, Hannibal Lecter or a Dr. Strange nemesis, Mikkelsen is a killer performing artist for characters of all stripes – and here are some films that prove it.
The Hunt
Chances are if you know Mikkelsen from anything beyond his work above (or the fact that he's in Rogue One) it might be 2012's The Hunt, one of his best roles. The work of former Dogme 95 director Thomas Vinterberg, the film follows Lucas, a compassionate caregiver at a Kindergarten in a provincial Danish hamlet.
When Lucas is accused of sexual abuse with one of the children, the quiet bonds of the once-friendly community are shattered. Mikkelsen plays the sensitive Lucas across an emotional spectrum from despair to anger to fear, but neither Vinterberg's script nor the character ever veers into cliché. Mikkelsen should have won an Oscar for this.
Valhalla Rising
On the complete opposite end of the spectrum is Nicholas Winding Refn's seductively brutal pre-Drive pulp fable Valhalla Rising, where Mikkelsen is cast as a mute Viking warrior simply called One-Eye. With a massive scar covering half his face, One-Eye's appearance reflects the physicality of the role as well as his name suggests, and it's indeed through force he dominates the screen.
As primal as any of Refn's studies on masculinity – and in the absence of women, surrogate sexualized violence – Valhalla Rises might not have worked as well as it does without Mikkelsen. Despite his complete lack of lines – the tension of whether he''ll speak never bows – you've witnessed a complete (if opaque) arc by the time the credits roll. Since Kojima and Refn are friends and Mikkelsen got his start in the latter's Pusher trilogy, it makes you wonder if Hideo asked for an introduction.
Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas
Don't let the made-for-cable name (which is simply Michael Kohlhaas in its native France) or equally straight-to-DVD Netflix cover art scare you away – Age of Uprising is sumptuously shot and brilliantly, understatedly acted. As Kohlhaas, a successful horse trader in the French countryside of the 16th century, Mikkelsen brings both dour determination and incensed pride to the film.
Assumedly the "Age of Uprising" bit of the title was added to entice people expecting a more typified rebellion story, but since this tale is based on a 19th century novella from Germany, the narrative is decidedly more European in its tone – and Mikkelsen's burning, brooding, hubris is wonderful to watch.
Men & Chicken
One of Mikkelsen's weirdest and most unrecognizable roles, he plays Elias, a nervous, hare-lipped and possibly mentally ill 40-something with a penchant for compulsory masturbation. When their father reveals they are not his biological sons, Elias accompanies his academically-minded brother Gabriel on a journey to a provincial island to meet their real dad, becoming acquainted with the rest of their dim siblings in the process.
From that description you might think Men & Chicken is a particularly melancholic drama, but youd be wrong – it's a Three Stooges-esque dark comedy about a family of misanthropes who hit each other with large, pointy taxidermal objects in a dilapidated, animal-infested mansion (there is, perhaps surprisingly, a genuine soul buried underneath all the mayhem). Without spoiling anything, it's not like any other Mads performance you'll see.
Flame & Citron
Based on the exploits of two Danish resistance fighters during the Nazi occupation of Denmark during WWII, Flame & Citron is a frank and cynical war drama that would almost feel like a crime film if not for its historical trappings.
While Mikkelsen (as Citron) splits the screentime here with his co-star Thure Lindhardt (Flame, naturally), the film nevertheless provides a good portrait of Citrons morally questionable character, motivated to murder by politically-minded passion and anger. Though you'll wish Mikkelsen was in more scenes, this is arguably still one of the best war films in recent memory.


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Olivia Rodrigo and her debut album, SOUR, seem to be setting new records every hour. Her latest accomplishment? Having every single song on her album enter the top 30 on the Billboard Hot 100.
As Billboard reports, after SOUR debuted at number one, and three of its songs made the top 10, the other eight songs have now all appeared in the top 30, from number one — "Good 4 U" — all the way down to #29: "Hope Ur OK." Olivia is now the first female artist ever to have 11 or more songs appear in the top 30 of the Hot 100.
Only three other artists have ever managed to do that — and all are male rappers: Drake, with 17 tracks from Scorpion; Post Malone, with 12 from Hollywood's Bleeding; and J. Cole, with 11 from The Off-Season.
When it comes to the entire Billboard Hot 100, Olivia is the sixth female artist to chart at least 11 songs simultaneously. Her idol Taylor Swift holds the record with 18, followed by Cardi B, Beyoncé, Billie Eilish and Ariana Grande.
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Fear and other peoples' opinions are the killer of dreams and prosperity. This is a phrase I have to repeat to myself daily and it took me years to come up with it and to completely acknowledge it.
I thought that I was always held down by others, that my life was a product of other peoples' choices when in reality my response to their opinion was fear which made me put a hold on my dreams and taped my mouth shut when I wanted to speak up. Despite knowing that I need to listen to my gut, I still catch myself obsessing about somebody else's opinion and I fear doing what I think is right because someone will judge me. Soon it will be a year since I said "ENOUGH OF THIS BULLSHIT!"
A year ago I quit my university to do something. I had no idea what I was going to do. I just thought to myself that I need to step out of the box I put myself into and think for a second what is it that I really want. Trust me when I say that taking a step out of the box is never taking a step out of the box. First you scratch the surface a bit and they you wait to see what happens. Then you try to fix the scratch because you think you've done something wrong. Then you reach your hand through that box to feel the ground around it. Then you get scared and put that hand back. Then you sit tight in your box until you recover. After sometime you get your head out of the box and see that there are no monsters out there trying to kill you except the ones you make up yourself and you can control those. It's all in your mind, it's all about your mindset
That box can be the death of you so start scratching, reaching your hand out, seeing what's out there because trust me that the journey is difficult but the outcome is amazing. A year ago I never thought I would be where I am today. I found myself in digital marketing. I finally came to accept that I don't have to have everything figured out. I don't think that not having a masters will make me beg on the street. I am educating myself through different channels, I am exploring my options, I am putting a price on my work because I finally realize my work is worth something.
The thing I want you to know is that you need to trust your gut, it already knows where you're supposed to go. Give yourself some credit for how far you've come and keep on pushing. All you need is one person that believes in you and you need to be that person. Be your own backup plan, be your own cheerleader and just ignore the noise because that's what it is. Just noise. People who have time to talk about you are people who have nothing better to do. Don't give yourself enough time to be like them. Stay focused on what you need, what you want, where you want to go. It's not a sin to put yourself first, it's a necessity. Embrace who you are and step into everything you are meant to be.


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5 Upcoming Marketing Trends That'll Be Impacting Your Life This Year
Over the weekend, I attended my first yoga class of 2016, and the instructor began the class by saying: "The good news? Everything changes. The bad news? Everything changes."
True for life, relationships, and, for today's purposes—marketing. Because when it comes to marketing in 2016, whether you embrace change or hate its guts, it's happening. To keep you ahead of the game, here are five marketing trends to consider adopting for your company, personal brand, or side gig in the year ahead:
1. If You're Going to Do Social Media, You Need to Do it Well
Over the past several years, there's been a grace period for brands and people on social media, as everyone has tried to figure out how to use the various platforms in a way that benefits their personal brand or business—and in a manner that excites people.
That grace period is now over. As individual and company social media strategies get more sophisticated and as technologies advance, if you're phoning it in—launching a Facebook page and posting once a month, or spitting out automated tweets about your latest work or company press releases—you're going to get left behind.
So, check your platforms. Where you can realistically beef up your content and engagement, do so. Where you can't, consider packing up shop.
2. Personalization Is the Way Forward
The more sophisticated marketing technology becomes, the more we want—and expect—to receive content and product news relevant to what we're engaging with and searching for online.
For many years, this has been the core of e-commerce strategies (think of Amazon's "inspired by your browsing history" section). Now, people want to experience that same level of personalization in their marketing communications, too.
Whether you're running a department or just trying to get more traction for a side project, you should try popular, comprehensive automation systems. That may sound out-of-reach for the budding blogger, but both Infusionsoft and Ontraport are great technologies for anyone looking to build their brand. These systems easily segment email marketing lists and create sequences that speak specifically to the experience followers or customers had on your platform—from purchasing a product recommended on your blog to attending an event that you promote. This year, those little details will make all the difference.
3. You Need a Mobile Strategy, for Real This Time
While larger companies have had robust mobile strategies for several years, many small to medium-sized companies are still focused on the desktop experience. And many more thought leaders haven't considered mobile at all, even ones who are intent upon growing their influence.
According to a McKinsey report, "Google says 61% of users are unlikely to return to a mobile site they had trouble accessing and 40% visit a competitor's site instead." (Ouch.) CMS Report says "average smartphone conversion rates are up 64% compared to the average desktop conversion rates."
So, while your Twitter icon might look awesome on your display—it might show up as a blur on a phone. No matter who you are, you probably want all your social media platforms or your personal site branding to come across as clearly as possible. The easiest (and most popular) way to integrate mobile into your marketing strategy is to use a website template that works on all devices, and find an email template that's mobile responsive.
4. Video Is All the Rage
From advertising to social media to marketing videos, brands are ramping up their effort to create branded video content to better connect with their communities. And for good reason: Social Media Today reports that "80% of all internet traffic will be video by 2019. That's up from 64% in 2014."
If you're interested in integrating this trend, remember that this is no longer just about YouTube. Wherever you're communicating—on your website, in emails, on Facebook—you can introduce videos. Spend some time watching recently published ones on websites you like, and check out what your colleagues are doing on their personal sites. The visual aspect of digital content is more important than ever.
5. Brands Are Offering More Free Content
A central marketing and visibility-raising strategy for many companies has been to offer valuable free content in the form of a blog. This year, we're going to see more and more companies amp up their free offerings. Think downloadable guides, checklists, and free courses.
If you have a growing number of followers and are in a position to amp up free content, think about launching a newletter and making sure people have to sign-up to receive it. That way you'll significantly increase your subscriber list while offering tons of terrific content. Plus, sending out an email is a fantastic way to share your recent accomplishments (or articles) along with industry news.
For more marketing predictions, check out what Entrepreneur says about data analysis and customer journeys, see what Forbes thinks about visual marketing predictions, and read about Social Media Today's forecast for social media—including emoji analytics. And keep in mind that having a sound marketing strategy is as important to your brand as it is to a future business.


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Title: Enzo
Series: Jinx Tattoos #1
Author: Shyla Colt
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Release Date: January 29, 2016
*** Enzo is Book One in the Jinx Tattoos Series but is a STAND ALONE novel ***
Neglected, abandoned by a heroin-addicted mother, and placed in foster care at ten, Enzo Jordan has learned one thing…love hurts. At thirty-five, he has a successful tattoo shop and his choice of women. The one-night stands are getting old, and the love he holds for his best friend, Aibhlinn is impossible to hide. When the attraction between them reaches a boiling point, he's forced to choose between facing his fears and walking away.
Aibhlinn Leahy has been in love with her best friend for years. The Irish-born comic book artist has poured time, energy, and love into the wounded man. His choice to walk away breaks her heart but frees her to explore a new future.
Life is a cruel and amazing thing. An abandoned baby brings the two back together, and they're forced to examine the love that has long existed between them. This is a story of pain, scars, and fear. We all have demons to battle. The real decision is who's in control…us or them?
GOODREADS LINK: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28355278-enzo
If you told him a few years ago, he would go to the Prom and enjoy it, he would've laughed. Yet, here he was lounging on the bed watching television in the hotel room he and Aibhlinn had rented. Their friends had started off partying with them before bowing out to retreat to their own rooms or head on home.
She was still dressed in the blush pink gown that hugged her curves, and belled out into a skirt that brushed the floor. He'd ditched his tux jacket, unbuttoned his top buttons and rolled up his sleeves hours ago.
"We really are morbid you know," Aibhlinn commented.
"Watching Carrie on prom night," she said.
"Well, no one dumped pig's blood on you, so I think we're good."
"The night's still young," she stated dryly.
Enzo laughed and shook his head. "Like I would ever let that happen." He felt fiercely protective of his best friend. The girl had cracked opened his chest cavity, wormed her way into his heart…brought him kicking and screaming out of the darkness and into the light. She'd done something few people could, gained his trust. He studied her as she beamed.
Her blue-green eyes sparkled and he could see the small flecks of green inherited from her father. Her thick hair tumbled around her slender oval face in insane curls, and she glowed. Her full lips were tempting him. Bare of lipstick they glistened and glimmered a light shade of pink. Suddenly, he wanted to know what that lip-gloss tasted like, what she tasted like.
"Enz?" she said.
"Shhh." He leaned forward and cupped her face.
She went still, but didn't move away.
He took it as permission. He pressed their lips together, and his world exploded around him. She tasted like sugar, sweet, and addictive. He couldn't get enough. He tilted his head for better accent and she gasped. He slipped his tongue into her mouth.
It was akin to sticking his tongue into a light socket full of pleasure endorphins. Energy rushed through him weaving a seductive spell. His pants grew too tight, and his hunger for more flared. She whimpered, and he moaned. The sound of her surrender tasted better than any of the pleasure filled cries he'd wrung from other girls.
His heart raced, and his hand shook slightly as he brushed her hair way from her face. It was baby soft and smelled like flowers. He'd fallen into heaven. He lowered her body to the bed. Pressed chest to chest, their eyes locked and he knew he was in way too deep. I love her. The words jolted him from his lust. He pulled back, breathing hard. "As good as this feels and as amazing as this would be with you, I just can't. It would ruin what we have and if I ever lost you, I'd lose my mind. You're the only female I can trust. I need you to stay that. Do you understand? It's nothing against you, and everything for you. I'm a bastard and I know it. You deserve romance, flowers and a deep commitment. I can't give you that, babe."
"Who says it's what I want," she said.
Enzo smiled and brushed the stray strands of hair behind her ear. "It's what every girl wants, whether they realize it or not. Trust me, I'm older and wiser."
"Oh fuck you and your six months," she said with a shaky laugh.
Her eyes looked glossy and he knew if he saw a mirror, his would be the same. If he'd been a better person, someone capable of love the way she deserved, he would've continued. He cursed the bitch of mother and the way she'd twisted his dark soul. She broke something inside him, he would never be able to fix. He rested his forehead against hers, and tightened his hold, knowing he would never again get to experience this level of intimacy with the one woman he loved as much as he was able to.
Shyla Colt grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, but has lived a variety of different places thanks to her wanderlust, interesting careers, and marriage to a United States Marine. She's always loved books and wrote her very first novel at the age of fifteen. She keeps a copy of her first submission letter on her desk for inspiration.
After a lifetime of traveling, she settled down and knew her time had come to write. Diving into her new career like she does everything else, with enthusiasm, research and a lot of prayers, she had her first book published in June of 2011. As a full-time writer, stay at home mother, and wife, there's never a dull moment in her household.
She weaves her tales in spare moments and the evenings with a cup of coffee or tea at her side and the characters in her head for company. A self-professed rebel with a pen. Her goal is to diversify romance as she continues to genre hop, and offer up strong female characters.
Website: http://www.shylacolt.com/
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We all have sleep issues, but some struggle with serious sleep issues. About 70 million people in the US suffer from sleep disorders. Chronic insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders caused due to chronic stress, depression, and discomfort at night. Many people say that CBD oil has helped them sleep well. CBD oil, derived from the cannabis plant, plays an important role in sleep. It's a non-psychoactive compound of cannabis that doesn't trigger any altered states of consciousness. The compound terpene myrcene present in CBD acts as a natural sedative and improves the quality of sleep. When you have a high-quality sleep, it aids body repair, better cognition, and increased immunity.
Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder when your breath repeatedly starts and stops. People who suffer from sleep apnea get repeatedly awakened by their own breathing because of the narrowed airway. Therefore, you feel tired even after a snoring sleep. This can cause high blood pressure, fatigue, diabetes etc. Studies have revealed that CBD suppresses sleep apnea, as it is a muscle relaxant.
Waking up during the night and waking early due to chronic pain is a major sleep disruption. The problems with chronic pain get worse by insomnia and sleeping disorders. According to Studies, CBD oil, an extract from the cannabis plant relieves pain. It has been found useful to treat joint pain, arthritis, back pain etc. CBD interacts with certain receptors in your brain known as the endocannabinoid system helping your cells respond in different ways
Feeling sad, lack of joy, reduced interest are all symptoms of the onset of depression. It is a mood disorder that causes lack of sleep. Causes of depression can be either genetic, environmental or psychological. A chemical imbalance in the brain is also a cause of depression. According to studies CBD restoration of chemical balances in the brain by releasing serotonin, that is a natural mood stabilizer.
Restless leg syndrome also known as Ekbom syndrome is a sleep disorder that affects limbs. It causes leg or arms cramps, itching or leg pain. As CBD is a muscle relaxant, it helps with the pain and restless feeling. Studies show that people who use CBD have an improved sleep quality. CBD has pain relief and anti-anxiety properties that is one of the reasons for people feeling sleepy as compared to the pain medications they took.


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Well, enough of you said to bring it back that I'm gonna.
Yes, a lot of you don't care, and yes, a lot of you like cuttlefish, but hey. Only 27 of you thought it was stupid. You 27 can go read something else.
Jodee Rose • My answer was really "YES! Bring it back!" but then I saw that "Cuttlefish." was a response and I had no choice but to click it. You really brought this on yourself.
True enough.
Sandi Boyd • I voted yes, even though I wanted like CRAZY to vote cuttlefish…just because you actually CHOSE cuttlefish, not something more normal, like say, blobfish or something. Jeez, one of the whole reasons I ever comment is with the hope that I catch your attention enough to make the roundup! 🙂 You know…like this:
Well I really don't know how the hell I'm supposed to resist that.
And here's a comment that actually pertains to the post about the fudge and not about polls and cuttlefish:
Branimaniac . • Castor sugar is the Scottish term for icing sugar. All my mom's family recipes call for it. Probably explains the grainy texture? I'd triple the Baileys, just to be safe. Or just drink Bailey's while eating the fudge.
And while there is still some discussion about what caster sugar actually is in the comments, I do appreciate the advice about the Baileys.
As to my advice on being yourself, I'm glad to see that some of you have already taken it to heart.
Kelly724 • I'm always myself. Unless I'm drunk. Then I'm a slut.
Totally fair, girl.
This comment is not even on my blog, guys, but my brother and his significant other tried chorizo kale soup and I got a report on it:
inspired by your post, we made this last night. first of all, mmmmmmazing. second: if you use soy chorizo bc someone in your house is a veggie, it WILL look like diarrhea
So be warned, people.
Thanks, you guys, for always being awesome in the comments. Even if I don't post your comment or reply to it personally, I want you to know that I read every single one and laugh my ass off every day because you people are funny. If you are not a regular reader of the comments on this blog, you need to be. I think the comments are better than the post sometimes… a lot of the time… fine, most of the time. So read them, and keep checking back on Tuesdays for a round-up of some of the best ones!


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One of the effects of globalization has been the increasing movement of people, often unskilled labour, to neighbouring countries. Canada and the US, for example, receive large numbers of undocumented migrants from the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America; Western Europe receives large numbers from the Mediterranean basin. Many of these migrants send remittances to support families back home.
In the case of Mexican migrants, remittances are estimated to be over $16 billion annually and growing. They exceed foreign direct investment and dwarf overseas development aid. While attention has generally been drawn to the scale of these remittances, there is also mounting interest in the small, yet rapidly growing, trend of migrant philanthropy.
Our recent publication, New Patterns for Mexico,[1] examines novel and emerging patterns of giving to Mexico and their lessons for equitable development and global philanthropy. While traditions of giving within and across Mexico have deep, historic roots – dating back to pre-Hispanic communal assistance, and including charitable associations of the 19th century and the more recent growth of civil society and the philanthropic sector – the growing migration of Mexicans to the US has fundamentally reshaped patterns of giving.
The power of collective giving
Through many small, local initiatives, Mexican migrant communities in the US have organized themselves into groups – often referred to as 'hometown associations' (HTAs) – to raise money for their communities of origin in Mexico. Throughout the US, over a million Mexicans – by no means all of them wealthy – are financing community improvements in Mexico by purchasing buses and ambulances, supplying seed funding for small-scale business endeavours, and building local schools, roads, bridges, and water and electrical systems.
This collective giving challenges long-held notions of philanthropy. In an era characterized by the frequent movement of people within and across national borders, increasing awareness of the disparities between earning power in different regions, and technology to facilitate long-distance communication and financial transfer, a study of the migration between two contiguous major modern nations offers new insights into both the 'who' and the 'how' of cross-border giving.
New Patterns highlights some of the many implications of cross-border giving for communities, institutions, and capacities on both sides of the border. It illuminates the rapidly growing philanthropic segment driven by migrants, not of great wealth but collectively empowered by grouping into HTAs. Our research focused on policies related to philanthropy in the context of growing remittances, inequitable development, and the immigration debate in Mexico and the US. The significance and durability of these interrelated phenomena is inescapable. As Doris Meissner, former Immigration and Naturalization Service Commissioner under President Clinton, emphasizes, there are dual addictions that feed Mexico-US migration: the Mexican economy is addicted to remittances and US employers are addicted to cheap labour. These addictions must be recognized in order to begin to address inequities on both sides of the border.
The Mexican government, recognizing the public value of cross-border giving, has attempted to stimulate it through programmes that match three pesos for each peso invested by an HTA in community projects. The government, however, is not the only actor supporting migrant philanthropy.
Key recommendations arising from the research
Philanthropy can play a pivotal role in advancing equity by working strategically with Mexico's civil society sector and supporting diaspora engagement. When recommending actions to increase the impact of cross-border giving on equitable development, our contributors were unanimous that remittances are private resources. We respect the freedom of choice of the individuals who earn them and the families to whom they are sent. Saddling migrants or employers with additional taxes to fund development in the communities they left behind is not recommended. Instead, New Patterns focuses on enhancing the development potential of those resources already earmarked for promoting equity.
Five recommendations elaborated below are:
- expanding access to microfinance and rural banking;
- reducing the transaction costs for remittances;
- strengthening transparency and accountability;
- partnering with diaspora groups to address the root causes of inequity;
- improving the knowledge base.
Expanding access to microfinance and rural banking
Rural communities that receive large sums in remittances often lack sufficient banking institutions. This limits the opportunity for capitalization of remittance resources. Working with Mexican banks and NGOs, there are opportunities to strengthen microfinance services for Mexico's rural poor. Finance institutions could begin to link remittance transfers to more widespread financial services on both sides of the border. Philanthropic foundations, in particular, can support efforts to facilitate greater financial services for both migrants and their communities of origin.
Reducing transaction costs
The unpardonably high transaction costs for sending and receiving remittances are now well recognized, and commercial banks are lowering costs to compete for these funds. This trend is likely to continue both because of market competition and because of the work of development organizations such as the InterAmerican Development Bank.
Strengthening transparency and accountability
Third, it is crucial to continue to build transparency and accountability in philanthropic giving. Mexicans often express deep distrust of the state and the elite. Corruption, inefficiencies and exclusion are considered routine. Credible intermediaries, serving as a point of contact for both local communities and migrant funders, could strengthen transparency and accountability in diaspora philanthropy. Local NGOs in the communities of origin could monitor social projects and report on problems and progress. Furthermore, better access to financial institutions, as discussed above, could facilitate greater financial reporting.
Partnering with diaspora groups
Fourth, the time may be right for funders to partner with diaspora groups to address the root causes of inequity. Our research revealed that diaspora resources initially fund immediate, tangible outputs – food, clothing, paved roads, etc – before exploring longer-term philanthropic objectives such as building better education and health systems, increasing local job opportunities, and facilitating community growth. Funders in partnership with diaspora organizations could jointly develop social investments to target underlying causes of poverty. They could join forces to coordinate policy advocacy on poverty and migration issues.
Improving the knowledge base
Fifth, good policies are born of good information. Policymakers have asked: what are the likely consequences when diaspora flows wane or disappear? This sobering question illuminates the need for fuller understanding of the evolution of transnational communities and the inequities they face. Strengthening transnational philanthropic activities for equitable development requires up-to-date information related to migration trends, consumption of resources, and the impact on equitable development at the community level. Collecting good information on all of the actions listed above would serve the ultimate goal of improving the quality of life and range of opportunities for communities on both sides of the border.
One of Mexico's foremost public intellectuals, Carlos Fuentes, wrote in A New Time for Mexico: 'We do not choose our parents or our neighbors. But we do choose our friends. We must find ways to live together, cooperate, understand our differences, respect them, but also work for all the things that build our friendship, our common interests, our mutual responsibilities.'[2] Perhaps today, as emerging philanthropic patterns connect communities across the Mexico-US border, we may begin to realize Fuentes' challenge at a transnational level, building friendships, advancing common interests, and better serving our mutual responsibility to address inequity.
1 Barbara J Merz (ed) (2005) New Patterns for Mexico: Observations on remittances, philanthropic giving, and equitable development Harvard University Press. To order, visit http://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog/MERNEW.html
2 Carlos Fuentes (1996) A New Time for Mexico University of California Press, Berkeley and Los Angeles, p179.
Lincoln C Chen directs the Global Equity Initiative at Harvard University. He can be contacted at email@example.com
Barbara J Merz leads the Philanthropy Program of the Global Equity Initiative at Harvard University. She can be contacted at firstname.lastname@example.com
The Global Equity Initiative
Through its Global Philanthropy Program, Harvard University's Global Equity Initiative aims to advance knowledge about global philanthropy and the role of private philanthropic investments in furthering global equity. New Patterns in Mexico is one in a series of studies of diaspora giving that look at the relationship between diaspora engagement and equitable development.
See http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~acgei
To order New Patterns for Mexico, visit http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~acgei


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Famous British Ocean Liners
On April 13, 2004 Great Britain issued a set of stamps commemorating six British built Ocean Liners. The stamps were designed by John Gibbs, printed by De La Rue in gravure. Sheets of 25 and 50 were produced. The stamps are perforated 14 ½ x 14.
R.M.S. Queen Mary II
The Queen Mary II is pictured on the two, 1st class stamps (one is water activated one is self adhesive). She was ordered on the 6th of November 2000 and launched on March 21 2003 by Chantiers de l'Atlantique and named after the earlier Cunard liner the Queen Mary. She was Christened on the 8th of January 2004 by Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen Mary II's maiden voyage was on the 12th of January 2004 when she departed Southampton for Fort Lauderdale. At the time of her completion she was the world's largest passenger ship.
R.M.S. Queen Mary II - Technical Details
Tonnage: 148,528 GT
Displacement: 76,000 tonnes
Length: 345 m (1,132 ft)
Beam: 41 m (135 ft) waterline, 45 m (147.6 ft) extreme (bridge wings)
Height: 72 m (236.2 ft) keel to funnel
Draft: 10 m (32.8 ft)
Decks: 13 passenger decks[3]
Installed power: 117 MW (157,000 horsepower) CODAG
Propulsion: Four 21.5 MW electric propulsor pods: 2 fixed and 2 azimuthing Speed: 29.62 knots (54.86 km/h/34.09 mph)
Capacity: 2,620 passengers
Crew: 1,253 officers and crew
S.S. Canberra
The European rate stamp pictures the S.S. Canberra. Ordered on the 20th of December 1956 the SS Canberra was constructed by Hartland and Wolff in Belfast for the P&O Orient Line.
She was launched on the 16th of March 1960. the Canberra's final voyage was between the 10th and 31st of October 1997.
The Canberra served as a troopship during the Falklands War.
S.S. Canberra Technical Details
Tonnage: 1961: 45,270 gross tons
1962: 45,733
1968: 44,807
1994: 49,073
Length: 249.9 m (818 ft)
Beam: 31.2 m (102 ft)
Draught: 9.97 m (32.7 ft)
Propulsion: Main: Two British Thompson Houston (AEI)
synchronous three-phase, 6,000 volt air-cooled electric motors
providing 85,000 horsepower; power supplied by two 32,200 kW
steam turbine driven alternators; twin screw Auxiliary: Four
steam turbines, each driving a 1,500 kW, 440 V, 3 Phase, 60 Hz
alternator and a tandem driven 300 kW exciter for the propulsion alternators
Speed: Trials: 29.27 knots (54.3 km/h)
1961-1973: 27.5 knots (51 km/h)
1973-1997: 23.50 knots (43.5 km/h)
Complement: 1961-1973: 548 First class, 1,690 Tourist class, 960 officers and crew
1973-1997: 1,737 passengers, 795 officers and crew
R.M.S. Queen Mary
The 42 pence stamp features the R.M.S. Queen Mary. Ordered from John Brown and Company, by Cunard White Star Line on the 3rd of April 1929, the Queen Mary was launched on the 26th of September 1934. Her maiden voyage was on the 27th of May 1936 under the command of Sir Edgard T. Britten. She served as a troopship during the second World War and was taken out of service on the 1st of December 1967. She now serves as a restaurant, hotel and museum in Long Beach, California.
R.M.S. Queen Mary Technical Details
Tonnage: 81,237 GT (gross tonnage)
Displacement: 81,961 tonnes
Length: 1,019.4 ft (310.7 m) oa
965 ft (294.1 m) B.P.
Beam: 118.5 ft (36.1 m)
Height: 181 ft (55.2 m)
Draft: 39 ft (11.9 m)
Propulsion: 160,000 shaft hp Parsons double reduction steam turbines max. 200,000 shaft hp steam turbines, 4 shafts
Speed: approximately 28.5 kn (52.8 km/h/32.8 mph) service speed.
Capacity: 2139 passengers: 776 first (cabin) class, 784 tourist class, 579 third class
Crew: 1101 crew
R.M.S. Maurentania
On the 47p stamp we have the R.M.S. Mauretania. Cunard Line ordered the Maurentania from Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson in 1903. She was launched on the 20th of September 1906. The Maury's maiden voyage took place on the 16th of November 1907. She was built as a sistership to the Luisitania. During the first World War she served as a troopship transporting troops to the Gallipoli campaign. She was also used by the Canadian and US Governments as a troopship. The Maurentania was withdrawn from service during September 1934 and scrapped in 1935.
R.M.S. Mauretania Technical Details
Tonnage: 31,938
Length: 790 ft (240.8 m)
Beam: 88 ft (26.8 m)
Propulsion: Direct-action Parsons steam turbines (two high pressure, two low pressure), 68,000 shaft horsepower later increased to 90,000 SHP, designed speed 25 knots (46 km/h), Quadruple screws (Triple bladed at launch changed in 1908 to four bladed). Astern turbines available on inboard shafts only
Service speed: 26 knots (48 km/h) Maximum speed recorded 28 knots
Passenger Capacity: 2165: 563 first class, 464 second class, 1138 third class
Crew: 802
S.S. City of New York
The S.S. City of New York is featured on the 57p stamp. Constructed by John Brown and Company for the Inman Line, the SS City of New York was launched on the 15th of March 1888. On the 1st of August she began her maiden voyage from Liverpool to New York. She was later operated as the S.S. New York by the American Line, the U.S.S. Harvard and USS Plattsburg by the US Navy. She was scrapped in 1922
S.S. City of New York Technical Details
Tonnage: 10,508 gross tons (29,755 m^3)
Displacement: 17,270 tons (17,550 metric tons)
Length: 560 feet (171 meters)
Beam: 63 feet (19.3 meters)
Power: Triple expansion reciprocating steam engines; 28,000 horsepower.
Propulsion: Twin screw
Speed: 20 knots
Number of Passengers: Total of 1290
P.S. Great Western
The last stamp in this set is the 68p value. The P.S. Great Western was built by William Patterson for the Great Western Steamship Company, the Paddle Steamer Great Western was launched on the 19th of July 1837 and completed the 31st March 1838. Her maiden voyage commenced on the 8th of April 1838 from Bristol to New York. She also served as a Royal Mail Packet Steamer and as a troopship, transporting personnel to the Crimean War. The Great Western was broken up in 1856.
P.S. Great Western Technical Details
Type: Oak-hulled paddle-wheel steamship
Tonnage: 1340 GRT, later 1700 GRT
Displacement: 2300 tons
Length: 71.6 m (234.91 ft), later 76.8 m (251.97 ft) long
Beam: 17.59 m (57.71 ft) across wheels
Installed power: 2-cylinder Maudslay steam engine 750 HP
Propulsion: Two paddle-wheels
Speed: 8.5 knots
Capacity: 128 passengers in 1st class + 20 servants
Crew: 60
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Wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Great_Western