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Koscienly and Coquelin the tactical changes for the derby
Arsene Wenger has to decide how to approach this extremely important game against Spurs on Sunday. The philosophy to be adopted will determine to a great extend the outcome of the game and possibly Arsenal's participation in next season's Champions League.
What he should do is not what he chose to do in the game against Bayern.
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Ramsey who is definitely not a defensive midfielder and is usually out of his depth for most games in the Premier League let alone against a top European team. He was in any case more often than not stuck further out on the wide side of midfield.
And Wilshere who did not sit back to protect the defence of course but was further up field organising the attacks.
The three more forward players were Walcott, Podolski and Cazorla.
Cazorla did not play as an out and out winger of course but was coming inside more often than not. But he also is not a defensive minded midfielder is he?
So we were playing a very important game WITH ONLY ONE DEFENSIVE MIDFIELDER SITTING IN FRONT OF THE DEFENCE. No wonder our defenders looked fragile and harassed.
Any defence of any team would really struggle with the kind of protection that Wenger offers to the Arsenal defenders.
This must not be repeated in the important games.
In addition and to make matters worse Wenger's tactics always force the full backs into a wing back role where they are required to bomb forward. And quite often both full backs do this at the same time!
The conclusion is that it is not our defenders who are not good enough but the offensive minded tactics and formation that are to blame.
And that is why all Wenger's teams will always be defensively frail.
All this has to change against Spurs, starting with the inclusion in the starting line up of two defensively minded and disciplined midfielders.
They will offer a protective wall in front of the defence and more importantly provide the cover on the flanks to counteract Spurs' obvious strength which is on their wings with Bale and Lennon.
The two midfielders should be Arteta and Coquelin. Diaby is not 100% fit and in any case he is not that disciplined to stay back and provide cover.
The more offensive midfielder will be Wilshere and so he should be. He will also be aided by Cazorla who will be coming inside to help with the play making duties.
Wenger has to consider which is the lesser of two evils. Does he play with only one defensive midfielder and two more creative in Wilshere and Cazorla with Podolski on the left wing? He will after all offer better protection by tracking back than Cazorla.
Or does he start with what I am suggesting and rely on the two defensive midfielders to cover on the flank when needed.
The other important decision will be who plays at right back. It is obvious that Wenger will choose Jenkinson but I think Koscienly should be preferred.
He is more experienced, played well in that position for Arsenal before and will be up for the fight against Bale, if he stays on the wing.
Koscienly Mertesacker Vermaelen Monreal
Coquelin Arteta
Walcott Giroud Cazorla
One thing he must not do is start with Ramsey.
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Complete bullshit. Have you seen Ramsey play recently when placed in his more familiar role rather than the wing? Why should we play Coquelin in such an important game? The Bayern match's poor defence was largely due to the poor performance of the defenders themselves, e.g one of Verm's poor poor performance, and not wholly a DM issue.
- March 1, 2013 at 2:36 PM
Let me add; complete and utter bullshit.
- March 1, 2013 at 2:51 PM
What the author is suggesting is that the whole approach by Wenger is too too offensive which leaves the defence unprotected.
- March 1, 2013 at 3:03 PM
the players in the defence need to play better. Thats the best way to strengthen at the back.
Also it is true that we need to protect them better
- March 1, 2013 at 3:04 PM
its about time Coquelin is given a run in the team now that Diaby's fitness is in doubt.
Ramsey is too young and flimsy
- March 1, 2013 at 3:05 PM
For 2 seasons NOW...our worst perfomances as a team coincides with Wenger insisting on playing Ramsey ahead of quality and ,many times fully fit players like Rosicky..forexample.
What happened to us in the CL against Bayern...also happened against Milan.
This time last year..he was again benched and Rosicky pulled the rings that got us on a run that secured Champions League.
Why NOT give the opportunity to Francis Coquelin? He can fight, chase, and for me, even better passer of the ball.
As soon as Ramsey was brought back in the lineup towards the end of last season...we collapsed again. ONLY that we had secured CL football for this season.
- March 1, 2013 at 3:08 PM
I think that Rosicky is a similar player as cazorla and I would play Cazorla of course.
Rosicky would be more effective coming off the bench.
Ramsey definitely should not start.
And yes I agree Coquelin should be given a chance.
- March 1, 2013 at 3:15 PM
Coquelin should play, but as right back. A role he is familar with and can be trusted against Bale rather than Jenkinson.
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THRAWN: Not a directly or specific influence can be mentioned here, but of course there's a lot of dark literature that guides us. But we don´t copy anything, as we are, as said before, independent. There´s one track on the album, called "I Maldoror". This track is strongly and directly influenced by a novel of the french poet Lautréamont, but that´s it. We had this idea already back in 2002, cause "Les Chants de Maldoror" reflects all the evil in man. "Privilegivm" is another step for us, but on a new path, hopefully with less stones.
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THRAWN: No, wrong. There is no concept on this album. But if you find one, it's ok. On this album there are so many things to find, so why not a concept? For us "Shepherd" is also a perfect ending for this trip, it´s like a free fall, it´s salvation, darkness or daylight. Whatever you see, whatever you feel while listening to it. "Shepherd" could also stand in the beginning, but as the last track the are so many open questions... What´s next? That's it? Why? And so on..... Of course there also less aggressive parts, you need some time to relax on this dark journey, some light in the dark, before it´s getting deeper and you drown again.
WULF: I understand that there were some rough spots for the band while touring the US due to illness (Kansas City being one of these places). How did the rest of the US tour go? What would you say was your best show in the US? Any plans for returning in the future?
THRAWN: It was ok and a good experience for us. We learned a lot and will be prepared for the next US tour. A lot of things are different in your country and that's not only ment to be positive. As europeans we are used to some things you don´t even think about. All in all this tour was a success for us, cause we played always good shows (even with being sick), had a good time with Divine Heresy and Moonspell, with whom we shared the nightliner. The busdriver Ringo was awesome, as you would say. Also our tourmanager Cartel and Phil, the backliner. Nice people we never met before, good guys to travel with. My favourite shows were in Vancouver, Los Angeles and Fort Worth, but maybe I´m wrong as I don´t even remember that we played Kansas City.
WULF: According to your page on metal-archives.com, you all have been in a number of different bands over the years. Are all of you now exclusively in Secrets of the Moon only, or are different members currently involved in other bands/projects as well?
THRAWN: LSK is also involved in Hell Militia and Vorkreist, our guitarist Ar has his own band Odem Arcarum and I also play in some other bands.
WULF: Lastly, is there anything you would like to say to all of your fans in the US and elsewhere?
THRAWN: Thanx for your support at the venues, during our shows, for the nice comments and talks. It was a pleasure to meet you all.
WULF: Well, those are my questions. Thank you so much for doing this interview,
and hopefully we will being see you again here in the US in the near future! Cheers, and congratulations on releasing such an awesome album! I wish you all the best!
THRAWN: Thank you very much, you are a good guy. All the best to you!
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|The Kamautik and the Skidoos all buried in snow...
Fortunately, there's enough to do indoors here in Iqaluit. For example digging into research of inuit culture and paying a visit to the local museum and visitor centre.
|Badass carving of a walrus skull
|The traditional women's costume is the Amauti.
They carry their babies in the large hoodie.
|The closest I could get to a polar bear so far.
|More dead stuff
|A gigantic skull of a Northern Bottle Nose whale
|The Ulu is a traditional knife.
Totally fell in love with them!


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The first time Jim Day played Martindale Country Club — the simulated version, not the real course, which he purchased in 2009 — he thought he saw something that looked oddly familiar as the round reached the signature par-3 ninth hole. Off in the distance, near the unmistakable clubhouse, was a car parked in the lot. It was Day's car, or at least a computer-generated model that clearly resembled Day's ride.
As Day was learning, it's one of the surprisingly impressive aspects of the simulation experience being offered by a Maine-based company, which is using the latest technology, including drones, to digitize any course in a month's time. How detailed and realistic, you ask? Enough where a course's logo is visible on the tee markers, landmarks are duplicated to an exact specification, and even a parked car can be quickly ID'd.
Members and visitors to Martindale now have two options if they'd like to play the semi-private course located in Auburn, Maine. If the weather is nice enough, they can head outside to the first tee and let 'er rip. If it's not, they can "play" the 6,538-yard, par-71 track on one of three indoor simulators that Day purchased last year from P3, which just might be on to something big, especially in the Northeast, with its frustratingly abbreviated golf season.
"I thought it would be great for my member players to be able to play Martindale yearrround," Day said. "People were amazed at the detail, and how accurate things were, like the rolling of the ball. This is a 1921 course, and there's a lot of natural undulation. They'd hit their drive, and they'd say, 'Yep, that's where it goes.' It looks great, and it plays great."
The minds behind P3 — specifically principal owner Les Otten, development director Barclay Layman, and marketing/sales director Kevin Rosenberg — had a light bulb moment 18 months ago. Successful players in the golf simulator business for 10 years, Otten and his team began asking a simple question: Can this be localized, and if so, how well?
"People enjoy playing Pebble Beach in their sandals, in their bedroom. We wanted to test what would happen if somebody could play their own course," said Otten, who was vice chairman of the Red Sox from 2002-07 after a lengthy career in the skiing industry, in which he owned Sunday River and a handful of other resorts. "There are a lot of great simulators out there, so how do you bring your price down and add something, have it be relevant at a golf course during the winter? We live in New England, where golf is pretty much shut down from Nov. 1 to May 1, where guys basically give up golf. Well, there's no need to give it up anymore."
For about $30,000 (which includes the price of one simulator), P3 will deliver a carbon-copy, digitized version of any golf course. From start to finish, it takes roughly four weeks. According to Layman, the company uses a four-step process: input all topographical data available into the company's computer system; capture a rendering of the course, either with still photography and/or the use of a drone, which takes flyovers at three heights; go hole-by-hole, with designers picking out landmarks and features; and write the computer code and put it onto the company's software.
That's not a cheap investment, but Day said he's already made his money back, plus some. He charges $30 per hour for simulator use (cutting Martindale members a discount), and said he earned $3,000 per week from simulator golf for a 17-week stretch during the winter. The P3 machine also includes two other revenue-generating arms: the ability to sell video advertising on the in-house simulator broadcast network (which Day, targeting local businesses, hopes will bring in $30,000 annually), and an event add-on feature that allows function guests to easily upload photos.
Add it up, and Day thinks he can take in a combined $90,000 yearly from the three simulators, all of which feature Martindale among its roster of available courses. It was the most popular course to play over the winter, accounting for more than 50 percent of the simulator rounds. In the golf business, which is searching for creative ways to make money, extending the season in colder climates is one way courses and clubs can stay afloat.
"It was a home run, in my mind," Day said. "The golf, through tee times, tournaments, and memberships, made the payback period fairly short. I thought I could generate enough income to pay for all of this, and I did."
Day was the first to sign up for the new P3 product (a sample is available on the company's website, at www.playp3.com). Otten said the company has contracts with 10 other courses, ranging from Maine to Nevada, and has entered the conversation phase with 100 more.
"I want to be realistic. There are lots of things that can get in the way of a product, but based on the fact that we have 10 contracts, and it's clear that Martindale was a big success, we think this will be something that will increase in popularity going forward," Otten said. "We're very cognizant of balance sheets of golf courses in the US right now, and they're very, very tight. Even though we've had a great experience, we know what's going on in the world of golf, and spending $30,000 might be a tough decision.
"The reason to be optimistic down the line is because we're figuring out how people want to use this technology, and how it can mean revenue for the golf course. That's the breakthrough."Michael Whitmer can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow him on Twitter @GlobeWhitmer.


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In Full Colour
Sid Mashburn once said about a man's wardrobe: "Guys don't need a lot of options, they just need the right options." And for the most part, we're inclined to agree.
Contrary to what every chart-topping rapper would have you believe, it's the simple, timelessly stylish pieces that make you stand out. Which is why most guys could have a wardrobe stocked with as little as thirty items and still be considered better dressed than 90 per cent of the population.
But Mr Mashburn's theory doesn't really stand up when applied to colour. Here, most men tend to be a little too reserved and conservative. We all know how relatively easy it is to pull off neutral looks made up of black, white, navy and grey, but if you really want to stand out from the sartorial pack, you've got to start embracing bolder hues.
Of course, it's not easy (not that anything worth doing ever was), and the brighter end of the spectrum can be overwhelming, but introducing a welcome shot of colour isn't as complicated as you might think.
1. Pink
Still hung up on pink supposedly being for girls? Then consider this: up until the end of the 19th century pink was – in the Western world – actually thought of as a masculine hue. Connotations of girlishness gradually came in the early 20th century as marketers repositioned pink as a feminine colour.
Whether dusty and soft or bold and bright, pink pairs well with plenty of colours you probably already have in your wardrobe – including brown, beige, blue, white and darker shades of green, such as olive.
However, wearing pink does come with its caveats. If you have fair skin, you should be wary of wearing too much of the hue close to your face as it can wash your complexion out. If this is the case, try balancing it with darker colours – for example, a pink dress shirt with a navy blazer and blue tie. Another option is to try a bolder, richer tone of pink instead.
An Oxford shirt is arguably the most versatile piece you can opt for in pink, as it teams well with everything from a brown tweed blazer and indigo jeans to a grey suit. Pink chinos or shorts are another great addition to your summer wardrobe, while pink socks can add the perfect pop to an otherwise understated outfit.
Colour Pairing Guidelines
These guidelines have been derived from the standard colour wheel. We will also offer our own recommended combinations.
Similar Colours (Easiest To Pair): Reds and mauve pinks.
Contrasting Colours (Harder To Pair): Blue violets and yellow greens.
Complementary Colours (Hardest To Pair): Blue greens.
Recommended: Brown, beige and white, along with darker shades of green and blue.
Pink Lookbook Inspiration
Key Pieces
Asos Chino Shorts In Mid Length
Barbour Sweatshirt In Laundered Cotton
Asos Oxford Shirt In Light Pink With Short Sleeves
Reiss Edward Waffle Knit Jumper Soft Pink
Reiss Stone Spotted Silk Pocket Square Blush
Bobbies Magnifique Suede Driving Shoes
Polo Ralph Lauren Slim-fit Button-down Collar Cotton Oxford Shirt
River Island Pink Slim Chinos
River Island Pink Marl Crew Neck T-shirt
Uniqlo Men Cotton Cashmere V-neck Cardigan
Hartford Mid-length Swim Shorts
Harrods Of London Textured Summer Jacket
2. Brown
Although this hue tends to remind us of the less than savoury fashions of the 1970s, attitudes are changing thanks to designers such as Tom Ford, J.W. Anderson and Miuccia Prada, all of whom are rebranding brown.
The perfect partner to this classic neutral will always be blue; the combination gives blue depth, while the brown appears richer (see Prada's spring/summer 2015 denim- and leather-filled collection for an idea of what we mean). Additional complementary colours include earthy hues such as burnt orange, green, khaki, mustard and beige.
Although there's a shade of brown that will work well with pretty much every skin tone, those of you with Asian or African skin will want to avoid hues that are too close in colour to your complexion, as it can make it appear dull and faded.
This timeless colour is likely already present in your wardrobe in some – albeit small – way, but why not try upping your quotient with some tan corduroys/chinos, a chocolate brown leather jacket, dark camel merino crew neck jumper, or even a simple pair of russet brogues/Derbies?
Colour Guidelines
Recommended: Blues and earth tones.
Brown Lookbook Inspiration
Key Pieces
Wood Wood Jumper Double Aa Army
Schott Leather Jacket With Collar
Asos Skinny Chinos
Next Brown Check Jacket
Topman Tan Herringbone Braces
Forbes & Lewis Littlehampton Leather Backpack In Brown
Burton Dissident Brown Checked Shirt
Hackett London Summer Parka Brown
River Island Brown Long Sleeve Oxford Shirt
Reiss Discover Contrast Weave Suit Dark Brown
Uniqlo Men Cashmere Crew Neck Sweater
River Island Brown Grosgrain Trim Fedora Hat
3. Purple
The most regal of hues according to the Ancient Romans and Greeks, purple is often one of the first colours men try when they're looking to expand their palette, but often get wrong.
The easiest way to wear purple is to use it sparingly and as an accent, rather than making it the focal point of your look. It teams extremely well with beige, grey and shades of blue, from sky and duck egg to cobalt and teal.
Richer shades of purple tend to complement darker skin tones, while lighter, pastel variants such as lilac and lavender will work for fair or pale complexions.
Ties and pocket squares in purple are the ideal pieces to start with; combine them with suits in neutral colours and light-coloured shirts for maximum effect.
Purple dress shirts also look great when paired with navy or midnight blue suits, and for the especially ballsy amongst us – why not consider a purple blazer or pair of chinos for the coming summer months? Each is guaranteed to make a statement.
Colour Guidelines
Similar Colours (Easiest To Pair): Blue violets and mauves.
Contrasting Colours (Harder To Pair): Reds and greens.
Complementary Colours (Hardest To Pair): Yellows.
Recommended: Navy, grey, white and beige.
Purple Lookbook Inspiration
Key Pieces
Quiksilver Sweatshirt With Chest Logo
American Apparel T-shirt With Crew Neck
Topman Washed Lilac Chino Shorts
J. Crew Tall Italian Cashmere V-neck Sweater
Paul Smith London Purple Byard Cotton Shirt
Richard James Mayfair Contemporary Chambray Linen Jacket
River Island Purple Burnout Crew Neck T-shirt
Lacoste Cotton-pique Polo Shirt
Austin Reed Long Sleeve Purple Oxford Shirt
Topman Purple Slip Stitch Socks
Charvet Herringbone Silk Tie
Saucony Shadow 5000 Trainers In Purple
4. Green
While most of us are no strangers to moss or khaki hues, there are so many other green tones that can be introduced to your wardrobe and help take your outfits to the next level.
No matter what shade you opt for, this masculine colour always looks best paired with blue, white and grey, while darker military variants complement similarly earthy hues such as brown and mustard wonderfully.
As for what you should look to invest in? A short-sleeved shirt or pair of chino shorts in mint green is ideal for crafting Riviera-inspired ensembles during the warmer months, while bright green details and accessories (socks, lightweight scarves, pocket squares, etc.) will add a striking element to an otherwise pared-back look.
Deeper variants like olive, avocado and hunter green are the most versatile though, with corduroy trousers, military-inspired blazers, bomber jackets and boots in these hues being particularly appropriate for autumn/winter.
An additional benefit of green is that it works with every skin tone, provided you take the time to find the shade that complements your complexion the best.
Colour Guidelines
Similar Colours (Easiest To Pair): Yellow greens and blue greens.
Contrasting Colours (Harder To Pair): Reds and violets.
Complementary Colours (Hardest To Pair): Mauve pinks.
Recommended: Blue, white and grey.
Green Lookbook Inspiration
Key Pieces
Bellfield 5 Pocket Chinos In Slim Fit
Allsaints Khalid Jacket
He By Mango Slim-fit Corduroy Blazer
Herschel Supply Co. Retreat Foliage Backpack In Mint
Topman Green Harrington Jacket
Ted Baker Lunate Leather Wrap Around Bracelet
Acne Studios Cone Cotton-blend Twill Trousers
J.crew Cotton-jersey T-shirt
Incotex Slim-fit Cotton-blend Shorts
M&s Collection Pure Cotton V-neck Jumper
Reiss Thiago Fine Stripe Shirt Green
Tods Gommino Driving Shoes In Suede
5. Yellow
This one can be particularly tricky to get right and is often avoided, even by menswear's most daring.
Much like purple, yellow is a statement colour that needs to be used sparingly and anchored using neutrals. With this in mind, always look to control it with surrounding pieces in white, blue, grey, beige and charcoal.
Perhaps more importantly, though, is finding a shade that doesn't wash you out – especially if you're of a fairer skin tone. While darker skin types will be able to pull off everything from corn flour to canary yellow, pale men will need to be slightly more cautious. If this applies to you, try darker yellow hues like mustard and gold, which should help lift your complexion.
Casual separates like cotton polo shirts, T-shirts, chino shorts and vests look great in yellow, especially if you combine them with blues. If you feel like upping the ante, why not embrace your inner Nick Wooster and opt for a pair of statement shoes or trainers? You'd be surprised how versatile they can be when teamed with dark denim or grey flannel trousers.
Colour Guidelines
Similar Colours (Easiest To Pair): Yellow greens and oranges.
Contrasting Colours (Harder To Pair): Blues and mauve pinks.
Complementary Colours (Hardest To Pair): Violets.
Recommended: Neutrals – particularly white, pale grey, charcoal and navy.
Yellow Lookbook Inspiration
Key Pieces
Paul Smith Jeans Shirt With Contrast Detail Pocket Classic Fit
Fjallraven Foldsack No.1 Backpack
He By Mango Embossed-trim Pique Polo Shirt
Allsaints Figure Crew T-shirt
Topman Selected Homme Yellow Raincoat
New Look Yellow Acid Wash Swim
River Island Yellow Acid Wash Oxford Shirt
River Island Yellow Slim Chino Shorts
Freemans Sporting Club Winchester Slim-fit Cotton-twill Chinos
Uniqlo Men Cotton Cashmere Crew Neck Sweater
Thomas Pink Woven Pocket Square
New Balance 574 Classic Running Trainers In Mustard
Final Word
With brighter skies on the horizon, there's no better time than the present to reclaim colour. Whether you're looking for something to complement your complexion, or you simply want to liven up your spring/summer wardrobe, it's worth re-considering some of the hues you thought you couldn't wear.
Which of these brighter colours is the most appealing to you? Any tips on how to wear some of the more difficult shades on the list?
Let us know in the comments section.


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Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Book Review and Giveaway: One Flight Up
One Flight Up tells the story of four high school friends approaching their 40th birthday, each trying to come to terms with where her choices have taken her – and trying to decide if there's still time to make changes. Think of the Sex and the City crew with a multicultural vibe, now relying on control-top pantyhose to keep those expensive pencil skirts looking smooth, and you're starting to get the idea. All of these women are privileged, wealthy and accomplished. But none of them is really happy with their current situation.
The omniscient narration centers on perfectionist India Chumley, a brilliant, mixed-race divorce attorney (her mother is a white stage actress, her black father is long dead) who longs for love but is determined to avoid all the mistakes she's watched others make in their marriages – which predictably leaves her single. Her married best friends fare little better, though. Abby, a Jewish woman, adores her philandering WASPy sculptor husband, despite his churlish, needy attitude. Latina heiress Esme loves her true-blue WASP Tim too, but doesn't find their conventional life stimulating, emotionally or sexually. Obstetrician Monique married her Harvard educated husband and built the perfect African-American power couple. And now that she has it all, she realizes that she gave up a lot in bed. Are you getting the idea that the relationships in this book revolve around sex? You're on the right track.
This book was originally described to me as "beachy," but I'm not sure I'd describe it that way. The themes were too serious for what I'd describe as a true beach book. The characters are not the one-dimensional icons that often inhabit beach reads – they're actually really complex, flawed and interesting. In fact, looking at my own 20th wedding anniversary this year, I admit I found myself wishing that at least one of the couples could be happy in that romance novel sort of way. But this book doesn't provide those kinds of easy answers.
My biggest issue with the book has to do with balance. Male cheaters were all considered dogs. Fine, I'm on board. But they also seemed to be the only "sexy" men in the book. The faithful guys were all rather a snore. That sets every relationship up for failure, which might make good drama, but also sustains a stereotype of modern romance that I don't really appreciate. All the women's infidelities, on the other hand, seemed somehow "explainable." But I'd argue that makes total sense from the perspective of a group of girlfriends. There's not a lot you wouldn't forgive your best girlfriend, is there? That's what I'm talking about.
Even though One Flight Up wasn't what I expected, I did enjoy it. Fales-Hill is a good story teller, and I'm looking forward to watching her technique mature. It was fun reading a book from a different cultural perspective, especially one that takes place in my hometown of New York. (I could have missed the copious descriptions of designer outfits, but that's just me. I'm sure to some people it would be fascinating.) If you like contemporary romances, and are interested in a multicultural perspective in your reading, I'd suggest you give this book a try.
This book in one sentence: Guys who cheat get caught, and girls who cheat get designer accessories.
THE GIVEAWAY: Atria Books has kindly offered a copy of One Flight Up for me to giveaway to a Col Reads reader from the US! Just leave a comment with your email address below by August 2. I'll number the comments, and random.org will choose the lucky winner. Thanks to Cristina Suarez at Atria for providing this giveaway!
FTC Disclosure: Atria Books provided me with a copy of this book, in return for my honest opinion.
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I, too, like reading outside of my typical genre; I like how you said something about your 'reading resume'!ReplyDelete
This review reminds me of Terri MacMillian's early book Waiting To Exhale since it's about four women evaluating their lives...and men. Interesting themes, I suspect I must be very much out of the loop as I've been a married woman for so long!
Ha, I love that one sentance summary. If only that was the truth. No need to enter me.ReplyDelete
I'm with Bellezza - this sounds a little like Waiting to Exhale. I'm not sure I like the way the men are portrayed in it, though.ReplyDelete
@Bellezza -- I haven't read Waiting to Exhale, but from the descriptions, I think you're right on.ReplyDelete
@Amused -- Also jewelry!ReplyDelete
@Kathy -- Yes, nice men definitely got the short stick in this book. I actually felt kind of bad for them.ReplyDelete


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Atlas Almohades Tanger City Center Hotel
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The beach hotel has a total of 138 rooms including 12 suites. Amongst the hotel's facilities count a foyer with 24-hour reception, safe and a currency exchange counter. In addition, various shops, a games rooms, 5 conference rooms, room service, a car park and a garage (charges apply) are available. The Phenicia restaurant can cater for up to 180 persons and will tempt guests with tastes from all around the world. The Le Zellij restaurant serves Moroccan cuisine caters for up to 90 persons. It serves local specialities in a warm and friendly atmosphere. The Al Khavam nightclub has 120 seats. The OBA OBA disco will get you in the mood for dancing as soon as dusk sets in.
Otel Lokasyonu
Important place or monument close to the hotel: City Center -1km. Situated across from beach & facing the sea. Tangier Port -500. Nearest station/metro: Train station -600m. Nearest airport: Airport -12km.
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All rooms are well decorated and furnished with well chosen furniture which is not very expensive but well presented in which provides them with comfort. Chosen this type of rooms, the clients will benefits of a fantastic view of the Tangier bay.
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It has a well-presented public area, good decor, good furniture, and friendly staff working at the front desk to give the lobby a lively atmosphere.
Atlas Almohades Tanger City Center Hotel Exterior
It is a modern block which was renovated recently to look better from the outside.
Atlas Almohades Tanger City Center Hotel Bölge
Location: Central;1 kms to city centre;10 kms to the nearest airport (boukhalef);2 km to the nearest station (tanger port)
Otel Restaurant
The main restaurant is clean and tidy, well decorated, and with simple furniture. It serves a good selection of local and international cuisine.
Atlas Almohades Tanger City Center Hotel İmkanlar
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- live_tv Televizyon
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- phone Telefon
- local_cafe Çay/kahve makinesi
- restaurant_menu Restoran
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- cached Döviz bürosu
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Now, it's the dawn of the 5th wave, and on a lonely stretch of highway, Cassie runs from Them. The beings who only look human, who roam the countryside killing anyone they see. Who have scattered Earth's last survivors. To stay alone is to stay alive, Cassie believes, until she meets Evan Walker.
Beguiling and mysterious, Evan Walker may be Cassie's only hope for rescuing her brother—or even saving herself. But Cassie must choose: between trust and despair, between defiance and surrender, between life and death. To give up or to get up.
Cassie is alone, living in a forest, afraid to trust anyone. Not that she sees many people of course. Almost everyone is dead. Seven billion humans on earth and less than a few thousand left. She's trying to survive and at the same time find a way to get her baby brother back. Just like she promised him before he was taken.
When she finally decides to leave the forest, she gets shot on the highway by a Silencer - the 4th wave. she gets die from the leg wound. She passes out and wakes up in a house. A very good looking young man had saved her. She grows to love this man - Evan. He loves her too. Cassie can't bring herself to trust him... she tells Evan that she has to rescue her brother. He tries to keep her there with him. Doesn't work. Soon they go together to find her little brother. In which time she discovers that Evan is an alien. One of the 'others'.
Ben Parish survives the 3rd wave, barely. Now he's being trained to what he thinks are the aliens... but he and Ringer find out the truth and it messes with his head. Ringer says they should all just run away but Ben made a promise to a young boy in boot camp. He has to go back to the alien lair for the kid. He won't leave him behind like he left his younger sister.
That's where Ben runs into Cassie, she's already gotten into the boot camp and got her brother. Cassie is stunned to see her old crush. She'd spent so many times before the arrival daydreaming of him. With the help of Evan and later Ringer, they make it out of the alien fort. With nothing much left behind...
I was hooked from the first page of this book. Cassie just has this voice that made me want to see what she said next, what her plan was. I also felt so sad for her, not being able to trust anyone. How was she to know if they were alien or human? I love the slow building relationship between her and Evan. I really hope he lives as I really like Evan. For an alien he's pretty awesome. You can see how much he loves her. It's so sweet.
The writing was very forward, and flowed together nicely. I found myself unable to put the book down. I read it all in one day. Sadly, I didn't even know about this book till I saw the movie trailer and it looked so good that I just had to read it. Now I can't wait for the movie! Hope it's as good as the book!


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Monthly Archives: February 2005
13 Reasons Why The Rapture will be Pre-Tribulation
I. The Blessed Hope 1. The first reason we believe the Rapture takes place before the Tribulation is because it's called the Blessed Hope in Titus 2:13 ". . . looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great … Continue reading
Who is Satan? (Part 3)
Why, if Jesus triumphed over Satan, is there still sin in the world? It is possible that a sentence may be pronounced and made known some time before the sentence is actually executed. During this interval a criminal is said … Continue reading
Who is Satan? (Part 2)
Has Satan Fallen From Heaven? Does he still have access to the throne of God? According to the Bible, Satan still has access to heaven and God. Ezekiel 28:16: "Thou hast sinned: therefore I will cast thee as profane out of … Continue reading
Who is Satan? (Part 1)
Who And What Satan Was Satan (aka. The devil, Lucifer, the Enemy) was a sort of archangel created by God to be a protector of God's throne. The most revealing verse in the Bible dealing with Satan's beginning (and end) … Continue reading


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Hello shabby friends and welcome to another fun week of inspiration and creativity here in the Tea Room! This week our challenge is called Pretty in PINK! Please create a card/project INSPIRED BY THE PHOTO we have for you over at the shabby tearoom Challenge blog.
OUr sponsor this time is Great Impressions! Their design team joined us with this challenge so lot's of insiration for you .
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Nau mai, haere mai, welcome to our blog. We are a small reo rua (bilingual) class of year 4-6 tamariki in Ōtautahi. Our blog is a way that we can share our learning with the world and it gives our tamariki an authentic audience. It is also a place for us to trial new and exciting technology. Please leave us a comment and follow us if you want to see more of what we are doing. Mauri ora
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Ezekiel's Incredibox Music Loop
Highlight and click on the link below to listen to my creation. http://www.incredibox.com/mix/5567ACE325D30-V2
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Holland America Line has announced that Strictly Coming Dancing professional Artem Chigvintsev will be joining two of the line's Dancing with the Stars themed cruises at the end of this year.
Cruise with Artem – seven night Caribbean cruise from £1,009pp
Departing from Fort Lauderdale on 6 December, the seven night cruise onboard MS Westerdam will call at HAL's private island, Half Moon Cay, St Thomas, San Juan and Grand Turk before returning to Fort Lauderdale. This cruise starts from £1,009 per person, based on two sharing an inside cabin and including return flights from London, one night's pre-cruise hotel stay and transfers.
The 29 November cruise starts from £1,029 per person, and swaps the St Thomas port call with a visit to St Maarten. On each cruise, as well as the dancing, guests will enjoy experiences such as steel drum performances and classes, cooking demonstrations of Caribbean dishes, and Caribbean rum tastings as part of Holland America Line's "On Location" programme.
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It was a delightful feeling when they walked out of my presence feeling great with smiles after the tears and embarrassment.
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UK ministers have been told to "come clean" on when they were first told about the Volkswagen scandal.
Labour's shadow transport secretary Lilian Greenwood claimed the response of the Department for Transport (DfT) was "unacceptable".
Environmental group Greenpeace wrote to the government to ask if it knew about the cheating of emissions tests before this month.
The action against Volkswagen in the US began with diesel emissions research by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) in 2013 and 2014 which found a huge discrepancy in real-world performance and official laboratory tests.
Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin announced yesterday that diesel cars would be re-tested in the UK.
Ms Greenwood said: "Ministers must come clean and admit when they were first told about the diesel emissions scandal.
"The International Council on Clean Transportation, the body which helped to expose the problem, warned a year ago that dangerously high levels of nitrogen oxide emissions were not confined to America.
"It is unacceptable that the government waited this long to take action."
Greenpeace published figures which it claimed show manufacturers of diesel vehicles built to comply with European emissions standards spent up to £13.6 million lobbying EU politicians last year.
Its UK executive director, John Sauven, said: "It's time for our ministers to be completely transparent on what they knew and when about the pollution fix scandal.
"Many people will want to know which matters more to our government - the polluters' profits or the health of their citizens."
A DfT spokesman said the UK Government has been "at the forefront of action at a European level" to introduce updated emissions testing.
He added that the ICCT report published in October last year "did not identify the vehicles tested".


text: Main Content House Bill 4010 (2019) rss? friendly link printer friendly Friendly Link: http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2019-HB-4010 Sponsors Annette Glenn (district 98)Roger Hauck, Ryan Berman, Graham Filler, Donna Lasinski, Andrea Schroeder, Sue Allor, Vanessa Guerra (click name to see bills sponsored by that person) Categories Civil rights: other; Civil rights: open meetings; Legislature: other; Civil rights; other; appeal procedure of the legislative open records act (LORA); provide for. Amends 1976 PA 442 (MCL 15.231 - 15.246) by adding secs. 59a & 59b. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4011'19 Bill Documents Bill Document Formatting Information [x] The following bill formatting applies to the 2019-2020 session:- New language in an amendatory bill will be shown in BOLD AND UPPERCASE.- Language to be removed will be stricken.- Amendments made by the House will be blue with square brackets, such as: [House amended text].- Amendments made by the Senate will be red with double greater/lesser than symbols, such as: <<Senate amended text>>. (gray icons indicate that the action did not occur or that the document is not available) Documents House Introduced Bill Introduced bills appear as they were introduced and reflect no subsequent amendments or changes. As Passed by the House As Passed by the House is the bill, as introduced, that includes any adopted House amendments. As Passed by the Senate As Passed by the Senate is the bill, as received from the House, that includes any adopted Senate amendments. House Enrolled Bill Enrolled bill is the version passed in identical form by both houses of the Legislature. Bill Analysis History (House actions in lowercase, Senate actions in UPPERCASE) Date JournalAction 1/9/2019HJ 1 Pg. 32introduced by Representative Annette Glenn 1/9/2019HJ 1 Pg. 32read a first time 1/9/2019HJ 1 Pg. 32referred to Committee on Government Operations 1/10/2019HJ 2 Pg. 38bill electronically reproduced 01/09/2019


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Saturday, June 04, 2011
Animals on Safari cot quilt
I made this quilt this week. It's my own design and I really enjoyed making it. It combines applique, hand embroidery and hand quilting techniques all in one. I also wrote a pattern for it which I will be selling in my shop. It was fun and easy to make and could easily be made in girlie colours too. I am now thinking Cushions so that may be my next task. Really it's amazing from this one item I am now thinking of all the things that could go along with it! I find there's really not a lot out there for the boys so it's fun to create for them too!
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At one point or another, every interactive Project Manager will be asked if implementing a Content Management System (CMS) is a good idea. For those who aren't familiar with the terminology, a CMS is just what the name suggests - an application that allows the content of a website (including images and sometimes even navigation) to be added, updated or removed using an interface which doesn't usually require any HTML or technical knowledge. The common objective of implementing a CMS is generally self-sufficiency on the client's end, as well as decreased external maintenance costs. The response to the question regarding a CMS has to carefully weigh many factors. Two primary considerations are broken out below. This entry will be continued with more considerations tomorrow.
Budget: A simple approach to determining whether a CMS is a viable solution is cost. Typically, a CMS implementation will represent a greater up-front cost, which should be off-set by reduced external maintenance costs long-term. It's important to note that although the client may save on vendor fees, the internal time which will now be allocated to website updates still represents an investment, and potentially a drain on resources as well.
Speed to launch: The CMS market is saturated with product options. Each product will vary, and an exhaustive (and often daunting) audit will be required to identify the appropriate solution. Factors such as up-front and ongoing costs, technology constraints, usability, product support and even language capabilities all need to be considered. Narrowing your search to meet the criteria can take many weeks, and securing stakeholder approval on a final decision before purchase needs to be factored into your timeline as well. In addition to the CMS selection process, there may also be a learning curve for the implementation team. Your technical resources, and perhaps even your designers, will need to learn how to develop within the CMS prior to commencing production. When all is said and done, a client's expected timeline may not allow for such a lengthy process leading up to development.
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As you probably know - the Red Hat Society has red and purple for their signature colors. (my mom's bathroom is decorated in red and purple!) The reason being once you are over 50 you are entitled to wear anything you want - including red and purple together, with big bold hats and boas and scarves and lots of bling...you get the idea, right? My mom wears a crown to all her events and has even participated in pageants and talent shows. I know she has a lot of fun and I am happy she is so involved with something that surrounds her with good friends on a regular basis.
Mom saw my TUTORIAL on making tulle wreaths and asked for a red and purple one, so of course, I obliged. She also loves butterflies so I added 2 pretty "spring fling" butterflies that I purchased at Hobby Lobby. They just clip on so they are really easy to use.


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The Compagnie du Mont-Blanc operates in the Chamonix Valley ski areas and tourist sites and since winter 2015-2016 in the ski resort of Megève.
A trademark that brings together in the same territor y, dif ferent destinations in which the Company du Mont Blanc operates in the ski areas and excursion sites.
The Chamonix Valley excursion sites of Mont Blanc Natural Resort :
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SpaceShipOne Flies Again Within 14 Days - Wins $10M X PRIZE
On October 4, 2004, SpaceShipOne rocketed into history, becoming the first private manned spacecraft to exceed an altitude of 328,000 feet twice within the span of a 14 day period, thus claiming the ten million dollar Ansari X-Prize.
A second record shattered
In addition to meeting the altitude requirement to win the X-Prize, pilot Brian Binnie also broke the August 22, 1963 record by Joseph A. Walker, who flew the X-15 to an unofficial world altitude record of 354,200 feet. Brian Binnie's SpaceShipOne flight carried him all the way to 367,442 feet or 69.6 miles above the Earth's surface.
History continued
The Ansari X-Prize was founded in 1996, modeled after the Orteig Prize that Charles Lindbergh won in 1927 by flying solo across the Atlantic Ocean. The October 4, 2004 SpaceShipOne flight was timed partially to coincide with the 47th anniversary of the Soviet launch of Sputnik.
- Our Photo Gallery contains complete coverage of X-Prize flight #2!
- Here is a fantastic multi-camera video experience: "The Ansari X-Prize Mission Control" at America Online. This page allows you to see the complete footage of each on board camera and a chase camera, while switching angles in real time. Broadband required.
- There is a high quality 3 minute 5MB streaming / downloadable clip in our video section featuring on board camera and chase footage of X-Prize flight 2.
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- space.com: "SpaceShipOne captures X Prize - Privately funded craft reaches altitude requirement"
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Q&A: Sharon Dolin
Could you talk a little about A Manual for Living, the larger collection from which these three poems were taken?
Beginning around 2009, and continuing on and off into the present, I found myself once more in my own Dantescan dark wood. I don't remember how I came into possession of this little book, but I thought, Yes. How ironic. Why not be the one dispensing advice when I feel completely lost? The Enchiridion of Epictetus (written in 135 CE) struck me as an ancient self-help book by a Stoic philosopher, which was translated by Sharon Lebell into a contemporary American demotic. While reading it, I began to write down some of the chapter headings (Lebell's invention) as a way to begin a poem. Now, I was in the least likely place from which to provide sage advice to anyone — but I began to write, with a certain edge, a series of poems that are my own self-help book and it has grown, over the course of three years, into a series of more than twenty poems.
They are my "ghost poems" — the poems I have been writing even when I feel like I'm not writing poems. At times, I find myself arguing with Epictetus, as in one called "Don't Demand That Things Happen as You Wish," especially during his platitudinous moves into a Panglossian "best of all possible worlds" mentality. At other times, I do my best to try on the advice, though sometimes, I must admit, with an acrid edge, while at other times with greater sincerity laced with irony.
The first two poems here appear to be curtal, or shortened, sonnets. Did the sonnet form, or tradition, play any role in your thinking as you composed them?
The imperative mode and mock-authoritative tone, to me, feel all wrong for a sonnet; these are not songs in the sense of "little song" (sonetto), though they both do, now that you mention it, have couplet-like closings. They're closer to being recipes for the soul.
Clearly, too, the poems partake of the long epigrammatic tradition. Could you talk about that?
I have been very caught up in reading and writing sequences of mostly prose aphorisms over the last few years, so these poems may be a by-product of that activity. They surely derive some of their epigrammatic character from their use of direct address to the reader/self. I hope there's a healthy mixture of skeptical and faux wisdom along with commonsensical, ageless advice in them.
There's a lot of wordplay and internal rhyme in all three poems. Could you say something about your sense of music in these?
My goal here is to write poems with the seeming clarity of a manual (do this; don't do that), but with a linguistic zaniness and obliquity that makes them anything but a transparent guide. These are poems, after all. I fool around with sound and verbal density the way a painter fools around with color and degrees of representation or abstraction. My poetic project is never to tell it to you straight; Epictetus's little book, which one of his students compiled from lecture notes, already does that quite well.
This poem exhorts a quietist or Zen approach to life, in contrast to what the title — the epigraph from Epictetus—is suggesting. So do you consider the poem ironic?
Well, actually, Epictetus's sense of a banquet is that with such abundance you should be patient and just wait for the plate to come your way in life; he does say not to fret if something passes you by, so I'm adhering quite closely to the gist of what he says while tarting it up a bit. I like to have it both ways — ironic as well as a gentle self-scold at the end: "Implore no more /for what is, is no more."
What do "marzipan men" look or act like, do you imagine? Are they rela- tives of gingerbread men?
The whole image is required: "You're a feathered peahen/preening for marzipan men," and is, as Pound referred to the image, an "intellectual and emotional complex in an instant of time" that I'd prefer to leave to the reader's imagination. To parse an image is to lessen its power, which derives, in part, from inchoate associations that the reader brings to it.
What is the context of the Epictetus quotation in "Everything Has Two Handles"?
In Epictetus, there is only one handle that will yield a positive out- come, and the other handle (approach) will yield a negative one. So, of course, Epictetus says to grasp the positive one. By way of example, he says to imagine you've been slighted by a sibling. Instead of grasping the handle of "hurt" or "injustice," grasp the handle of familial bond. Easier said than done!
This amphora has just one handle — the other is broken — so is the poem out to prove Epictetus (as quoted in the title) wrong?
No. The "broken-off arm" is what I imagine happens when you grasp hold of a situation with anger or stubborn insistence on seeing it your way — something that I and everyone else I know are prone to doing.
Could you say a little about the opposites in the poem's ending: "Vie with hot verities./The pie is getting cold"? Where did this pie come from?
Ah. Another place where I'd prefer to let the readers suss it out for themselves. But coming at these lines as just one more reader (and not necessarily the ideal one), I'd say that the advice is to contend with difficult, painful, pressing (hot) truths. And do it fast before the pie gets cold. The pie is a recurring motif and arises at the end of the previous poem in the series (not published here). It's my folksy symbol for appreciating the simple pleasures already in your life, akin to Prufrock eating his peach, perhaps.
I have to ask: does this broken urn, or amphora, have any relationship to Keats's Grecian urn, or to other time-honored Romantic ruins?
Here's my quick, two-handled answer: No. I just grabbed the same metaphor Epictetus used. And yes, it's probably unavoidable. Let the reader discover what associations are possible.
Could you talk a little about acedia, the state of mind mentioned in the third stanza of "Our Duties Are in Relation to One Another"?
Acedia is the state of torpor from which these poems (and this one in particular) emerged. It is depressive sloth, a melancholic "why bother" state that even impedes writing or stops it altogether. And yet I have found that writing about it or through it is the only way out of it.
The eighth and ninth stanzas make allusion, in quick succession, to "Hansel and Gretel" and to Hamlet—an interesting couple (or three-some!). Could you talk about their roles here?
Hamlet is a paradigmatic case of acedia. And yet, what a talker! Even if you don't get free of melancholia, at the least one can strive to write memorable lines about it. Hansel and Gretel—symbols of childhood—are a reminder that, like them, you can't hope to find your way by going over the past. With these three figures, there's also a sense of a greater impoverishment of spirit, a nostalgia for a time when you felt more equipped to handle life's difficulties.
This poem is, in part, about writer's block. Yet it's considerably longer than the other poems in the group. Is there a paradox here?
It's a funny thing, isn't it? It's probably the longest poem in the entire series. You can call it a paradox if you like. I'd rather say, as I say to my writing students: The way out of a block is the way in. And that can take time.
I'm struck by the near-final image of Death as a tongue piercing. Could you elaborate on that a bit?
It's accepting my mortality. And perhaps only those of a certain age can practically taste it (or feel pierced by it). Yet to me it's a hopeful poem. Actually, there's a Bob Marley echo I'm most happy with in the "livelies up" phrase — his music, for me, being one cure for acedia (melancholia); the company of others being one more.
Finally, is this a sociable or an anti-social poem?
Oh, very sociable. It's one of the self-scolds I talked about earlier. And this time I've decided to let the reader in on my process out of the dark wood. I'm chiding myself for whining, and guiding myself out of solitude into friendship. Isn't that the basic dilemma of the poet and of so many other artists? We work in solitude, yet we
crave — even thrive on — companionship. ( Just as an aside: I've written these answers in an artist colony in France, artist colonies for me providing the near-perfect alternation of solitude and conviviality!)
Sharon Dolin is the author of six books of poetry, most recently Burn and Dodge (2008), winner of the AWP Donald Hall Prize for Poetry, Whirlwind (2012), and Manual for Living (2016), all three published by the University of Pittsburgh Press.


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Comfe Hands should be compulsory
There is one great thing about the iPad – it still has one of the best battery life for any tablet in the industry, and for those who tend to take long flights across continents, you know that it is always better to hold the destiny of your in-flight entertainment in your hands instead of being subjected to what is shown on the screen in front of you. Of course, the iPad does much more than just function as a pretty looking portable media player, but for those who use it to get their portable entertainment kicks in, you would have realized by now that holding it up for hours at a stretch are not exactly kind to your hands.
Enter the Comfe Hands, and as the name of the peripheral suggests, your tablet will obtain a shape which fits your hand's natural contours with a soft, gripping feel. Heck, the website claims that it will make the iPad "feel lighter", although empirically on the physical plane, that is definitely an impossible situation, but you know how your mind sometimes plays tricks on you, right?
The Comfe Hands will come in a beautiful design which is good enough to compliment the iPad without taking any glamour away from Apple's design and engineering team. It uses a specially engineered surface which paves the way for a firm, no-slip hold, and the intuitive push-on construction is able to fit on any side, being a snap to use. In addition, Comfe Hands will double up as an incline stand, and can also function in a third role – that of a vertical stand. If you want to stretch your imagination a little bit further, then this puppy will quadruple up as a protective bumper with one on each side.
Since organic shapes are always easier to grasp with our human hand, the Comfe Hands takes the same route, turning the painful pinch grip into a power grip. Similar to human skin, Comfe Hands is soft to the touch, and it certainly makes the iPad more well-endowed. It does not matter if you want to use the Comfe Hands at a desk or in the kitchen, life will still be easier in the end, and your iPad will not lose its style.


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The Rowdyruff Boys Z are a trio of villains and the rivals of The Powerpuff Girls Z. They are also brothers. They dress in black windbreakers lined with their trademark colors and skate shoes that increase their speed. They are slightly shorter than the Powerpuff Girls Z. They were created by Mojo Jojo after breaking into the Professor's lab and stealing a canister of Chemical Z. Mojo also used Blossom's curly straw, Bubbles' used cotton swab, Buttercup's smelly sweat sock,and snips of his hair to create them. The Rowdyruff Boys love to disgust and annoy the citizens of New Townsville including The Powerpuff Girls Z/Tokyo City, as well as the Powerpuff Girls Z, who they refer to as "old hags." They have no respect for anyone, including Mojo Jojo who they refer to as "Mama."
They were first shown in "The Rowdyruff Boys", where Mojo had sneaked into the Professor's Lab and stole the Chemical Z along with Blossom's curly straw, Bubbles' used cotton swab, Buttercup's stinky sock. They were then created with the items and Mojo's plucked hair. After being born, or created they named themselves Brick,Boomer and Butch before calling themselves the Rowdyruff Boys and ran off, leaving Mojo. They run off causing trouble throughout the city where the citizens attack Mojo, thinking he's responsible for this.
Not too soon, the Powerpuff Girls Z see what is going on and they soon find Mojo where he reveals to them that it is really The Rowdyruff Boys causing all the trouble. With that, he runs off leaving the boys in the hands of the girls themselves. Shortly, the boys digusting the girls through the nastiest way possible which includes flipping their skirts and exposing their bad odor. They find Mojo, lying to him that the girls had been the ones who had cause them trouble. To this, Mojo engages into a fight with the girls where the boys witness it.
The Powerpuff Girls manage to defeat Mojo to which Blossom states that girls can actually prove themselves strong. Despite this, the boys refuse to accept this as the truth and stick their fingers up their noses before leaving the girls.
In the end, The Rowdyruff Boys run back to Mojo, however; not before telling him, they will be leaving him as they go off through Tokyo city.
The boys like to irritate,disgust and annoy the people of New Townsville/Tokyo City especially the girls, who they refer to as 'old hags'. They have no respect for anyone, including Mojo Jojo who they refer to as "Mama."
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Brick Edit
Brick is the leader of the group and the counterpart of Blossom. They have similarities as well, like their orange hair and being the leader of the group. His signature color is pink/red.
Boomer is the sensitive member of the group and is the counterpart of Bubbles. They too have some similarities, like their both signature colors are shades of blue, both of them are blond, his haircut is in a wing style similar to Bubbles' pigtails. He uses Bubbles' cotton swab to throw earwax. His signature color is Blue.
Butch Edit
Butch is the toughest member of the group and is the counterpart of Buttercup. Just like his brothers, they too have some similarities. They are the toughest member in their groups, and both of their hair is raven colored. He uses Buttercup's stinky sock as a boomerang. His signature color is Green.
Power and WeaponEdit
Brick's weapon is actually Blossom's heart twisty straw, which he shoots spits balls at the girls, Boomer's weapon is Bubbles' used cotton bud used his own earwax at opponents and Butch's weapon is Buttercup's smelly gym sock which he would throw to attack opponents with bad smells.
- Though the boys are even more disgusting and perverted than the original boys in the original Powerpuff Girls, the original boys are meaner than them.
- Unlike the original boys in The Rowdyruff Boys (episode) of the original Powerpuff Girls, they were created with real Chemical Z (rather than an imitation of Chemical X) and in the Utonium's home (Mojo managed to sneak in), rather than in Mojo Jojo's jail.
- Like the original boys in the show the Powerpuff Girls, they are also shown that kisses are their weakness.


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As we get ready to head back to Ireland, I thought it would be fun to do a little 4th of July post. We usually head to an old fashioned parade, and then watch fireworks from home. We might have a barbeque with hotdogs and hamburgers, and fresh corn on the cob. And desserts like the festive gobs above (whoopie pies).
As for fireworks, my dad bought some sparklers and the kids love them!
I don't think Zoe liked this stinky smoke bomb though!
And maybe we'll make some more S'Mores over the fire. Just toast a marshmallow until gooey, then put on a graham cracker with a couple squares of Hershey's chocolate. Yum!
Happy Independence Day to all!


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I think everyone remembers their desired goal when they were young, even though it is forgotten when we grow up. Whiplash reminds me of it in some hideously brutal way. It is a 2014 American drama film written and directed by Damien Chazelle based on his experiences in Princeton High School Studio Band. Miles Teller is the lead as Andrew Nieman as a student at a music conservatory in Manhattan and Terrence Fletcher as J.K.Simmons playing the Band teacher. This film had a big impact on me, so I would like to share my ideas.
First, the plot is intriguing. A young and talented drummer, Andrew attending a prestigious music academy wants to be the greatest jazz drummer in the world and he quickly learns that Fletcher operates on fear and intimidation. Fletcher does not hold back on abuse towards his students, he pushes his students as much as he can. So some of them give up and the others have to endure his tyranny. Andrew works so hard to be the best and he is willing to sacrifice for it. Why the teacher pushes his students to challenge their limits? Look closely at the end of Andrew's blind ambition and Fletcher's madness, the two forge an odd relationship. Then we will notice how the odd teacher-student relationship works, I doubt it happens in reality though.
Second, the characters are lively, so I don't know who the best protagonist in this film is. Miles Teller and J.K.Simmons both did great a job in this film. J.K.Simmons won a best supporting actor Oscar and others, and he really portrayed the ruthless, brutal teaching style. I was scared of him, the whole time while I was watching the movie. Miles Teller played the young and dedicated student naturally, who had ambition to succeed and to be great. Watching him play, I thought about his blind ambition, which kept him strong, on the other hand played a huge role of destroying his normal life. They showed a really bad model of teacher-student relationship which made me lose myself in the story. It was stellar.
Lastly, Fletcher says "There are no two words in the English more harmful than 'good job'". This idea drives his students to excellence or despair by constantly abusing them, their talent, even their identity. In fact as a teacher, I have moments to tell students truth about themselves or their work; however it is a tiny part of my job. Teachers should spend most of their time to encourage students enhance their abilities and potential power. There are better models for teacher-student relationships in our real world, and this movie reminds us of them.
I can strongly recommend this movie because it is well made, the plot is intriguing and the characters are lively. That is why I got immersed in this film, and I was frightened about what Fletcher did to Andrew the whole time while watching it. This film reminds me of my youth and thoughts about blind ambition, teacher-student relationship and society. Therefore I am sure that you can enjoy this film with clenched fists.


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Some prominent health insurers, including industry giant UnitedHealth Group Inc., are not participating in California's new state-run health insurance market, possibly limiting the number of choices for millions of consumers.
UnitedHealth, the nation's largest private insurer, Aetna Inc. and Cigna Corp. are sitting out the first year of Covered California, the state's insurance exchange and a key testing ground nationally for a massive coverage expansion under the federal healthcare law.
Meanwhile, the biggest insurers in the state — Kaiser Permanente, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of California — are all expected to participate in the state-run market for individual health coverage.
Quiz: Test your healthcare knowledge
Covered California, the state agency implementing the federal Affordable Care Act, is announcing the winning bidders and proposed rates Thursday for its insurance exchange, where as many as 5 million residents are expected to shop for coverage next year.


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MP Naresh Agarwal Links Hindu Gods to Alcohol, Apologises After Outrage
Samajwadi Party lawmaker Naresh Agarwal had the government benches in the Rajya Sabha up in angry protest today when he referred to Hindu Gods in comments that have been expunged or removed from records. The Upper House of Parliament had to be adjourned amid loud protests. Mr Agarwal has since expressed regret. Since the comments have been expunged, they cannot be reported. The Samajwadi Party lawmaker was speaking in a


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NaNoWriMo is officially a week in! How is your noveling?
I thought to stop by real quick and share these quotes I have been gathering from our awesome NanoWriMo pep talks. I love getting these! If you are doing NaNoWriMo this year, and haven't taken a moment to read the pep talks, do it! You will feel that fire under your bum for sure!