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Newsflash #4: Pic updates on ambulance scene
Joo Won, is that you on that stretcher?!
The last scene involves a cab.
Newsflash #3: Out of four scenes, two are so distressing...one thing for sure, rain is NOT a good thing in Secret Garden (eh, isn't that like MGIAG?)
Scene One: Audition scene
Date: Yesterday (29/12/2010)
Venue: Action school
Binnie and HJW only needed to take one shot and it was an OK. The weather is cold, and HJW hands Binnie a cup of coffee, they're very comfortable with each other and often share a laugh or two.
Scene Two: Ra Im crying in the rain
After that, HJW was seen filming in the rain, crying, "Kim Joo Won, Kim Joo Won!"The first and second shots proceeded smoothly, but the 3-7 shots each took longer than the other. HJW was so cold her face was drained of color and she kept shivering. And her cries in the scene were really heartbreaking, not sure when it will be aired.
Scene Three: Ra Im and JW's mom goes to the charnel house(!)
Scene Four: Joo Won and Jong Soo
Date: Today (30/12/2010) at two in the morning
Venue: Action school
It's snowing and super cold; 50 cups of cappuccino and latte were prepared for the crew. HB and Philip both said thanks and continue shooting. HB left first after wrapping up his scenes, Philip Lee continued shooting his alone. After that seven in the morning there was another scene at Lotte Department Store.
Newsflash #2: Spoiler for Episode 15:
It's just a rumor, but I'll pass it on to you (this blog is Grapevine Central after all):
"It is said that Ra Im and Joo Won will switch back before the audition."So yay?
Newsflash #1: More photos of celebrity wearing horrendous tracksuits. Seriously, I don't get Korean trends -I mean, Japan's Hotaru no Hikari is downright popular too, but won't see no Japanese flaunting their jerseys out the streets, no?
At this rate, why don't we just post celebs who has NOT wear it yet, sheesh:
My eyes! Ooh, they burn...
K-rapper Kim Jin Pyo's son (small children, I forgive; it's the sins of their fathers' anyway):
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I know that I am older now. The music I enjoyed is quickly (sadly) becoming elevator music. This is a detail that I despise. But none-the-less it is happening. So I know that I am slowly entering that decent into the mindset of "My Generation..." However, here is my tale from this weekend.
I enjoy sitting out in the backyard of our apartment, relaxing and reading. It is something that last year between time management, bad weather, illness (I got hit with a bunch of summer colds), lethargy, and bugs I just did not get to do too enough of during my months "off". I had all of these plans of creating a backyard oasis. None of the details were implemented. So this year, I decided to start sooner (we teach until June 27 so Summer break is still quite a ways off for me). I purchased a large planter container at my local dollar store. I have these ideas to build a fairy garden in the container for some interest in the backyard. I tried our dollar store, Target, Kmart, CVS, Riteaid, and more. Somehow there is a considerable lack of dollhouse furniture. What? Isn't this a standard for young children? Apparently not anymore. As I walked the aisles of Target today, this blog post circulated and formulated in my head.
I know so many parents these days feel the need to raise their own little genius. But this desire to be Einstein comes at what cost? And even Einstein had his moments of play. Wasn't he quoted as having said, "Play is the highest form of research." Dollhouses taught mechanics - this opens this way, this pulls there. Dollhouses taught math and spacial relationships - will my furniture fit? If I create a rug how long and wide should it be? If I put the couch here where will the table fit. Dollhouses taught color and aesthetics - Will these colors clash? Will that be seen? Oh this might match!
Instead, what is readily available? Toy versions of electronics (Believe me I am pro these devices but as in all things - with moderation). Legos now have blinking lights. Regular and pastel Legos aren't engaging enough anymore? They have to light up?!
Dolls dressed more like tarts and ladies of the night then Strawberry Shortcake and Lemon Meringue Pie (for those that don't know these were dolls when I was young). Which don't even get me started on that franchise. Strawberry Shortcake was a doll that I could relate to with her plump cheeks and little dresses. Now she's in pants and with a much thinner physique. Urgh! (But that is another post for another day!)
Back to my original theme. Must we overstimulate children? Rows of flashcards. Rows of flashing toys. Rows of dolls with too much makeup. Rows of vampire dolls. Can we please return to the days where children (boys or girls) were allowed to use their imagination to explore and play? My friend recently relayed a tale about her children and a playdate. She sent them out to play in the backyard. They didn't know what to do with themselves. They looked at her like they were being punished. They were being kept from their computers, video games, e-book readers, etc. They waited by the backdoor until they were permitted to return to the land of plugged in devices. Go play!!!!
My suggestion? Please invest in jump ropes, jax, balls, chalk and teach your children to think outside the box. This is just as valuable a skill as filling in the right bubble to answer the Common Core questions. But when students are at home please oh please just let them be kids. And I will try to find ways to help students play while covering the concepts required by the Common Core to share with my teachers.
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Strapless, scooped neckline and slim a-line silhouette. The layered detail of this style is created from lace and organza while an organza sash and bow define the waistline. Allure Bridal gown bought from the White Dress Bridal in Wichita, Ks. Worn once,
Gorgeous lace and layered detail.Pretty button and bead detail in the back that hides the zipper. Tulle, and satin under layers. Very pretty on!
Here is the web page http://allurebridals.com/products/8808
I loved the dress and the lace and layers were my favorite part! I felt beautiful and it wasn't very heavy, some other dresses I tried on were like an anchor!
I didn't get the dress hemmed, I am 5'7 and wore 4 inch heels and the gown was about 1 inch off the ground in the front. I got the bustle done, 5 hooks under the second layer in the back. I have a picture posted of it. The dress was great for a smaller bust like mine, it kept its shape very well and never had issues falling down in the front!
Dry cleaned in February 2013. Perfect Condition! It has been in the cover since then, and kept dry in a closet. I have a picture of that also.
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We will be seeing Kate at KP again, but in an official capacity, when she attends a dinner on behalf of SportsAid on June 9th!
Candid Kate: Duchess Takes George and Charlotte for Walk in Park
Thursday, May 26, 2016
We will be seeing Kate at KP again, but in an official capacity, when she attends a dinner on behalf of SportsAid on June 9th!
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- AnonymousMay 26, 2016 at 10:44 AM
I agree that it was hard to tell if it was Kate from some of the photos. The outfit actually did not appear like her style at all (to me) when she is out with the kids. I wonder if she chose it in part for that reason:). That outfit with the sunglasses would have made her hard to spot at first glance. I might have noticed George and recognized him more quickly.ReplyDelete
- anon 1May 26, 2016 at 11:28 AM
I don't know how to say this tactfully, since it is a tactless comment-but, the rear viewReplyDelete
of the person's anatomy does not look like the contour we might associate with Kate.
If it is Kate-good disguise and good observation 10:44! I would suggest a cap or wig for the tot.
The shots Do look a little long-lensy to me. Or perhaps bad camera-phone shot.
There are several shadowy male figures in the right background.PPO's? Paps?
This photo was taken last week? I believe it is promoted as this week. Isn't that information embedded in camera photos? No?Replies
Haha, oh gosh. Yes, this week. I just started summer classes yesterday, so I think it is Monday. I will fix that.Delete
- anon 1May 26, 2016 at 2:34 PM
Three day weekends get me confused for the rest of the week.Delete
I actually believed you over the other guys and was thinking, "Aha!"
Sorry. I feel like I have let you down. :(Delete
- anon 1May 26, 2016 at 8:06 PM
I'm crushed. ha!Delete
- AnonymousMay 26, 2016 at 12:26 PM
I think it's Pippa walking with her brother ?ReplyDeleteReplies
What a delightful surprise! I imagine that when they are in London the little ones, especially George, get antsy always being pent up in the walled garden. This is the perfect way for her to get them out and get some exercise! I love her choice of casual wear and it may actually be that she picked that skirt up in India. What shoes do you think she was wearing?ReplyDelete
I find it sweet and interesting that she's holding Prince George's hand the whole time. Probably a combination of her doing something all mothers do as well as her need to protect him in public? These pictures are just so maternal and it shows she's close with him. ( Heart melt!!)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 26, 2016 at 6:54 PM
This is one perk London has over Norfolk for those of us okay with these type of photos. So happy with the treat of photos this week! As much as I might question Kate's style or body shape, that boy and his clothing looks a lot like George. Either way, they're fun to look at!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 26, 2016 at 6:55 PM
At first I didn't think the picture was of Kate because the little boy looked to tall to be George. My goodness he's grown.ReplyDelete
There's something so healthy and authentic about this scenario. :) I do hope the two little ones get to enjoy simple childhood joys like these for many more years.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 26, 2016 at 7:20 PM
Hello Jane,ReplyDelete
I'm new to your blog and I love it! Thank you so much for doing this.
These photos are sweet and I do believe we are looking at Kate and George (with Charlotte!). But this is also a helpful "lesson" (not to sound dramatic!) for George. As they walk through the park, I can imagine some of the reactions, even if not over the top. And Kate's attitude/response is a wonderful example for George.ReplyDelete
JC, if you pop in, I bounced back at you (for a second time) in the sailing post. :)Replies
- AnonymousMay 26, 2016 at 9:34 PM
Royalfan I agree that it is a good lesson for George. I was thinking more on Jane's comment about William being more averse to the cameras...I agree, he is. He grew up with them; Kate grew up living her life without that fear and wasn't a target until university - it seems that may have a big impact on how you are as an adult. So by Kate's willingness to take George shopping, for a walk in the park, to a museum, etc she is teaching him how to live his life and ignore that. Although normal for us, it has to be invaluable for George to have all these experiences. William tries to create normalcy, while Kate is trying to maintain it - does that make sense? That's how I am summarizing it; it comes more naturally to Kate, and that isn't William's fault and kudos to him for recognizing the change he wants and doing his best to implement it.Delete
I totally agree with you A! That is really a very good assessment of the reality of life. I too think it's wonderful for the children to be out with Mum just likeep millions of other children walking in the park. Starting now is a perfect time. He will get used to hearing gasps and perhaps giggling tourists with mouths agape staring at them. Kate can quietly discuss and be there to answer his questions as any Mum would. But he is not totally shielded so that when he does appear in public he will be frightened. I personally think that William would prefer to hide them 99% of the time. I understand why he may lean that way but Kate appears to be the one who knows there must be a middle ground. They must have out in the public time that is not on display. Being in a park or visiting a museum is a wonderfully natural place to expose them.Delete
Many applaud the other houses for the photocalls of the children but to me that is rather being put on 'display'. They are basically posing and cameras are flashing. I think that is a bit scary for children. I prefer the Cambridge way even if that means I don't see many photos of the children. These shots here are not in their space and could be of anyone in the park. I was having my picture taken just the other day while having lunch al fresco. They were shooting scene behind me but honestly after a bit it was annoying and I am nobody... but they were in my space. No one likes that. So these are not a problem to me.
Rambling.. I should be called 'Rose'rambling Rose lol
A & Diane, the irony here is that Diana certainly did her share of exposing W&H to life beyond palace walls. My goodness...I could cite so many examples of it... William's attitude towards the press is based on his mother's experience, and definitely not a lack of exposure or similar "training". I do believe that Kate understands her husband very, very well. She is aware of his experience, memories and comfort level, and she is quietly stepping up doing what needs to be done in this area of G&C's upbringing.Delete
I agree with all of you royalfan, A, and Diane! Kate doesn't have that history to make her avoid park days. There was nothing like what William went through when he was a little boy out with Diana. She was the most photographed woman in the world. Diana was on the cover of People Magazine 57 times! The next closest is William at 29 times. And that doesn't count the times one or the other of them were the "little picture" in the inset. We can't begin to count the amount for the tabloids and the foreign press covers. Kate is doing a marvelous job of continuing what Diana tried to do but couldn't because of the immense 24/7 press lookout for her. If that had been Diana in the park like Kate was, the photogs would have been in the dozens and in her face. I cut William a lot (A LOT) of slack when it comes to his aversion to the press. The image in my mind of him out for early morning strolls with George is so heart warming.Delete
Now to the completely annoying part of this whole excursion - I was in that very place, on that very lawn, in front of that exact entry less than 6 months ago. Did Kate come out then? Nooo. Sigh.
I agree royalfan. I just meant that William would prefer to not be out there as much and that Kate seems to know and has picked up the torch in exposing them quietly and without much ado in public. Which should quite like Diana did when she took them places in the wee hours. Unfortunately Diana could never pull off a walk in a park like these photos depict. She was always exposed. Very sad really. I think that wold become very stressful to not be able to noticed. I rather enjoy being able to run to the market and not be looking perfect and know I can do that because frankly who cares? LOLDelete
- AnonymousMay 28, 2016 at 7:35 AM
Royalfan I took Diana taking the boys out into consideration (just didn't say it) - the difference being for Kate it was normal to be normal and she wasn't photographed until she was an adult. William has a dad who doesn't carry money, and his exposure to normal life was being hounded. Kate knows what normal feels like. I see your point though :-)Delete
Robin I understand! I've been in London when Kate has been and no sightings for me either :-( lol
Robin, I sympathize with your right place at the wrong time scenario. :) If I may, what was your impression of the way they redesigned the entrance to the State Apartments and the grounds? IMO, Apartment A1 was more "out of reach" and the grounds were a better fit for the Palace.Delete
Diane and A, I understand what you ladies are saying and I don't disagree with you. Our comments here appear to be intertwined circles... :)Delete
So lovely to see Kate in something besides skinnies in these candids. Tall socks seem to be reserved for formal occasions for George. These socks seem like they are regular length.ReplyDelete
hmm its hard to tell if that duchessReplyDelete
This is excellent. I didn't know about William taking dawn walks but that sounds perfect ... and exactly what I think any young father and mother would want to do. Brilliant post!ReplyDelete
- Georgia RoseMay 27, 2016 at 4:15 AM
Jane, do you think it could be this Temperely skirt?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 27, 2016 at 10:06 AM
To me the shape does not match your suggestion. It is flat from her waist down her bud on the pics which the Temeperley is not.Delete
Doesn't look like it to me.Delete
- Jean from LancsMay 27, 2016 at 4:33 AM
If that is Catherine, it is the fist time I have seen her wearing something I hate. It looks like the bed sheet wrapped round her.ReplyDelete
I suppose she is trying not to draw attention to herself. Glad she feels able and willing to venture into the park with the children. Hopefully she will be able to take them on the bus or the tube some time, but that would probably cause a riot.
- AnonymousMay 27, 2016 at 6:05 AM
I don't think this is Kate at all. Charlotte is a year old so why would she be in a lie flat pram which is what appears here?ReplyDeleteReplies
I know. That' s my reservation about these photos. I'm not sure a one year old would fit in that pram lying down.Delete
I don't think that is a flat lying pram. It looks like the kind that sits up. We call them strollers. The last pic shows at least to me that this is one that is smaller and the child is sitting up. It can be reclined in case they fall asleep. But this is not the big pram.Delete
It is difficult to tell from the photos Diane but it looks like she's pushing a small convertible stroller/pram that is in the supine position rather than the sitting. I could be wrong but from the front view, I don't see a sitting child at all.Delete
- AnonymousMay 27, 2016 at 5:36 PM
This is what it looks like to me also Faith.Delete
It is difficult to tell Faith. I do think it's a stroller that allows for them to sit up. But maybe Charlotte is not in the stroller. Maybe it's just in case George gets tired? I used to push one more for carrying supplies it seemed when I woukd take mine out. Maybe it's just a boy and his Mum kind of day?Delete
I apologize if this is a repeat, but multitasking has thrown me off here! :)Delete
The point I wanted to make is that I do believe this is a convertible pram and perhaps Kate chose to take this walk while Charlotte was sleeping. This would allow her to concentrate on George and his reactions, etc.
Again, so hard to tell from the photos but does the pram even look big enough for an average size 13 month old child to be lying down in? To me, it looks infant size from these pictures. I guess she could be all curled up but one year olds don't usually sleep in fetal position. Not trying to cause problems but it just looks off to me.Delete
My comment went missing but, royalfan, I'm not sure a 13 month old could fit in that pram lying down. It seems to be infant size rather than toddler size, doesn't it?Delete
Faith, I see your point, but maybe it's the type of convertible stroller with an opening for the feet..?Delete
Are you thinking staged...lookalikes?
I don't know what to think, royalfan. I just know none of my children would have fit in that stroller at a year.Delete
Faith, I believe this is the stroller. It can be set up for the child to sit facing forward, or back.Delete
And there's a pap photo out there of George (on a scooter) with Nanny Maria and Charlotte in the stroller.
Oh, I see what you're saying royalfan. Yes, that could be the stroller.Delete
- anon 1May 27, 2016 at 10:01 AM
The whole situation looks odd to me. Aside from Kate, the supposed PPO standing guard-when do we ever see one that disheveled and with his hand in pocket clutching an apparent weapon?ReplyDelete
The pap-appearing men in the background seem out of place. They appear to be focused in her direction while others seem oblivious of her presence-although, since faces are blurred, it's hard to tell. How could someone not using a long-lense or professional camera get off that many shots with a PPO in sight? Disturbing thought.
I'm fairly certain the photo is either long-lens or the faces were purposefully blurred,
with some details sharper than others. That doesn't fit the image of innocent bystander
out for a stroll in Kensington Gardens. Neither do the motorcycle photos.
I agree. A nearly 13 month old active, walking Charlotte being pushed in a pram with a
very subdued George alongside-what's wrong with this picture?
The only thing that ruins the Kate impersonator theory for me is what Jean points out-the
bed-sheet skirt. The Kate look-alikes dress as much like her as possible.
I think the whole thing is an aberration, although a endearing, comforting image.
And then there is the matter of the departing view...Replies
Anon 1, the blurred photos point to pap photos, but I do believe this is Kate. My "evidence" :) ... we know she is fond of blue and both she and George are dressed in it. The hair and posture fits as does the sweater tied around her neck. Without seeing George's face, it certainly looks like him. And in the last photo it certainly looks like Kate's toned arms. Regarding the PPO, well, I suspect he would dress casually for this outing in order to blend in. My thoughts, for what they are worth... ;)Delete
I don't see a weapon for the PPO I see his hand in his pocket. Not that he doesn't carry one but he wouldn't be so obvious. Jane said these were shared on Twitter by an American fan so, I'm guessing, these were taken on a phone and zoomed in as far as they could go. I'm sure they were also taken very quickly so as not to miss the opportunity. I'm sure that's why they are blurry. I've got the same kind of blurry photos of my grandkids on my phone from hurrying up to catch them while they're doing something cute. :-)Delete
- anon 1May 28, 2016 at 10:53 PM
My comment didn't appear here. Among other concerns, I thought the fact that the shots appeared to be taken in several different locations , distances, and angles would indicate stalking, or at least following- which is the same to me if the personDelete
is unaware of the photographer.If one of you who has actually been there can
say the photos could have been taken from one position out in the open, then
I'll reconsider my opinion.
Also,re Kate's posture-as the woman was bending over either the carraige or toward
the little boy, posture would be hard to judge.
Hair and clothing are the first items to be imitated.
Her toned arms? Her right arm in the photo at the KP entrance looks very awkward.
If you compare the arms in these photos to the boat ones or the motorcycle ones, with Kate in short sleeves, the elbow area appears much more pronounced in these
Additionally, Kates face in the ones where she is bending over the carriage isn't
just blurred-there is a black box over it. how would that appear in a casual
photo snappd by a KP garden stroller and immediately uploaded to twitter?
Robin-the RPO/hand/pocket/gun situation.Either he has a gun or an unusually long
hand, or-
Okay, Anon 1 @ 10:53, I accepted your challenge and studied the photos and Google Earth...very closely! :)Delete
Based on my prior visits and tonight's homework, I will tell you that the photos were taken from (nearly) one location. There's a distance of approx. 120FT between the first photo of Kate walking towards the camera and the second where she is leaning over the pram. And an additional 90FT or so from that point to the one of them walking away.
The photos were taken on the path leading to (and from the grass directly in front of) the entrance to the State Apartments. I take back my comment about pap photos. Given the location and overall distance involved here, there's no way the PPO would have missed it. If you check Google Earth, take a look at the patch of grass directly in front of the entrance to the State Apartments (with the statue of Queen Victoria at the far end). Not exactly a place to play hide and seek.
Robin has been there recently and I believe she will be able to back me up...
- anon 1May 30, 2016 at 8:15 AM
Aha! The "Grassey Knoll Theory."Delete
:)) Theory, yes, but I'll eat one of Camilla's hats if I'm wrong on this one.Delete
- AnonymousMay 27, 2016 at 11:43 AM
I have to agree there is something odd about these photos. They also are so grainy and blurry.I guess you could hire actors and do the whole thing in 20 minutes and then sell them?? Not sure what the point would be. So possible they are legitimate sightings of the trio but agree do not look casual, look like a long lens pap, very very long lens.:)ReplyDeleteReplies
- anon 1May 27, 2016 at 1:16 PM
Exactly the conclusion I came to, anon 11:43. They remind me of the Government HouseDelete
lawn photos from Australia.
- AnonymousMay 28, 2016 at 6:48 PM
anon 1 that is true they do have the look of those Government House photos. Had not thought about it till you brought it up.Delete
- AnonymousMay 30, 2016 at 6:16 AM
My only comment is that if that is indeed Kate and her children there would be far more than 1 PPO....ReplyDeleteReplies
Absolutely, but there's nothing about these photos that suggests there was only one on hand. Most photos like this have only featured the one closest to the her, while others have not included a single PPO which we know is not the case.Delete
The thing that struck me about the PPO is that in the past when she has walked George in the stroller in public in broad daylight, the PPO has always walkedDelete
right next to Kate and George. I'm sure
there has been others at a distance but
there was always (as far as I can
remember) one right there with them.
The only exception I remember to that
was when PG was an infant and she was
seen walking him in the pram in
Kensington with several PPO at a
distance. However, it was either early
morning or evening and very few people
were around. I can't imagine they would
be out in park like that with all those
people around without a PPO walking
right there with them. The more I look at
these photos, the more I think we've been
She looks kinda creepy...:-sReplyDelete
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A Speech by:
Enrique Salvador E. San Agustin
I think that I was just 9 years old when I first saw it… A handwritten sign taped to the upper right-hand side of my Dad's medicine cabinet mirror. I remember just two words from that sign… "Discipline" and "Dream"…
I didn't really pay that much attention to that sign since, at age 9, you don't really pay much attention to those stuff. But, for some reason, the words, "Discipline" and "Dream", stuck to me. It wouldn't be until I was much older that those words would have a clear meaning to me and help me to understand the man behind the legend… that was my Father…
He was born Nunilon M. San Agustin in the shanties of Ilo-ilo City (Southern Philippines). But his Father, my Grandfather, gave him the name "Nene", which meant "little girl", because, as a toddler, he would often cry for even the flimsiest of reasons.
My Dad was also smaller than most boys his age. The fact that he was small and that he was named "Nene" made all the other boys in his neighborhood pick on him… That would be the biggest mistake of their young lives. For, you see, though my Dad was viewed as a "little runt", he was one TOUGH LITTLE RUNT!
At age 6, my Dad beat up his first bully, an 8 year old who terrorized all the other kids in my Dad's old neighborhood. He never let the fact that he was small bother him. If he lost the first match, he would almost certainly win the rematch! Having to defend himself from bullies left and right toughened him up even further. Even his name, Nene, didn't seem to faze him. He wore it like some sort of badge proclaiming that Nene was his name and that there was nothing anyone could do about it! He also wore it like a chip on his shoulder, daring anyone to knock it off; and if they tried, he'd knock their block off! Thus, he began to build a reputation that would define him in later years.
Like many of the poor in the provincial areas of our Country, my Dad was forced to stop studying and look for work to help support the family's needs. He had not even finished high-school when he chose to seek his fortune in Metro Manila.
Life was tough in Manila! With hardly any money, he would hire himself out as a construction worker or a janitor or just about any odd job he could find! He even became a boxer and would sign up for matches after his regular day's work just to earn a few pesos more. The next day he would come back to whatever work he had black and blue from all the punches he received the night before. He may have lost some of his boxing bouts, but he never gave up! And the same could be said about his attitude with life… he never gave up!
One of his later jobs would be as a janitor and messenger for a company which sold trucks and buses. Working as an Accountant in that company was my mother. Now, let me tell you a bit about my mother… She held two college degrees, one in accountancy and the other in economics; and, at the time, she had recently won a beauty contest in her hometown, Lucban, Quezon Province! Beauty and Brains! And because of this, the boys in her office were all apprehensive about asking her out on a date. I guess they were intimidated by the fact that she was smarter than they were. So, the men in the office, basically, kept their distance from her… That is until my Dad came along!
I'll bet everyone in the office laughed at the prospect of my Dad dating my future Mom! I mean, what the heck could this JANITOR have been thinking? Was he nuts? Did he hit his head on something? He wasn't even good looking! What chance did he have at getting a date with a woman like that?
But Dad was no mere mortal! He feared no one! He used to tell me "Don't be afraid to try… You might just get what you were trying to get…" You see, his fearlessness wasn't merely an act to defend himself against bullies; he was fearless inside and out! He knew what he wanted and was never afraid to go out and get it! The fact that he asked my mother out and that, eventually, they would be husband and wife, should give us an idea of just what kind of a man he was! His fearlessness wasn't confined to just fisticuffs and dating, it translated into every part of his life! In fact, he personified the word!
Dad got his first big break in that same company too! Though he had no experience, he was given a chance to sell trucks and buses. This seemingly small twist of fate gave rise to a legend! Dad was so good at selling trucks and buses that he had garnered both local and international sales awards! His sales ability, and his fearlessness, propelled him to even greater heights! He would, after several years, step up from his current position to sales manager then to vice-president for sales and marketing then to president of one of our countries biggest importer of trucks and buses! I'd love to tell you more, but this will have to be a story for another time!
Yes! Dad's rag to riches story is inspiring, but I was too young to have noticed all of these things happening around me. All I knew was that I was never wanting; I always had a roof over my head and food on the table. I never really knew who my Dad was or what he stood for. For me, he was just a strict man who wanted to torture me all the time!
As I grew up and started my own family, however, the stories about my Dad began to have new meaning for me. Growing older, I had experience so many bitter failures and the stories about my Dad's fearlessness kept me going… They kept me from giving up… They still do.
Not too long ago, my Mom asked me to help her clean out the attic and I obliged. I had already removed stockpile after stockpile of junk from the attic when I noticed my Dad's old medicine cabinet; and yes, the mirror was still intact… and the note was still there! The note, in my Dad's faded handwriting, read "Without DISCIPLINE we don't deserve to DREAM…'
I stopped for a while to consider the life I had spent that I sometimes threw away. For the first time in my life, I began to understand the legend… the man that was my Dad! I now knew what had made him fearless… Discipline! We all have Dreams; but are we disciplined enough to follow them? My Father was.
And, for the first time in my life, I could finally see the world… THROUGH MY FATHER'S EYES!
Friday, November 07, 2008
Through my Father's Eyes
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The Prize in the Classroom
Here are some examples of how schools have incorporated the Premier's Spirit of Anzac Prize into their school curriculum.
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Craig Rodgers, Director, Year 9 Imagine Program
The Year 9 Imagine Program belief that teenagers have the capacity to contribute to the lives of others through a rigorous exploration of learning themes and passions. As well as the year-long Extended Project, some of which have documented family histories including stories of war, students study the integrated studies subject LEX, Learning Explorations, one topic of which is Truth.
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The History component of Truth focuses on perspectives of World War I. Students purposefully examine artefacts at the Shrine of Remembrance and Point Cook Air Base, critiquing photographs, transcripts and propaganda informing the conscription debate and researching family connections to war and its impacts. The Premier's Spirit of ANZAC Prize provides an authentic assessment activity which requires students to synthesise their learning about wars past and apply it to their place and responsibility in their family, community and contemporary Australia.
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All Year 9 students submit a response to the Premier's Spirit of ANZAC Prize prompt as a school assessment. The range of submissions is celebrated at assemblies, through performance and displays, and, are included as part of our Remembrance Day commemoration.
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In addition to appreciating the great gains and sacrifices made by those who served in the theatre of World War 1, students reflect upon the issues provoking war, technology and media of the time contrasted with the present, and the preciousness of a free world. The Prize enables a greater awareness of global issues and conversations at school and with family about personal and community values.
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Belinda Irving, Teacher and Community Links Co-ordinator
Why use the Prize?
At Fountain Gate, we have a very multicultural cohort of students, many of which are unaware of the significance of commemorating the ANZACS. Every year, we hold a ceremony which commemorates the service men and women both past and present. Through this ceremony we illustrate the importance of remembrance and build upon this through classroom teachings, specifically at the year nine level, incorporating it into the curriculum.
How do you use it?
The prize has become an assessment piece which helps students to build upon their knowledge and understanding of the topic. No restrictions are placed on what they can do in regards to the competition but they must meet the guidelines set out in the HTAV assessment guide provided. Entering the competition is not compulsory but completion of the task is, and is used as a common assessment task in High Achievers on their reports. The students are shown examples from previous entries and the school provides certificates for the top 3 entries, irrespective of how they do in the State competition.
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Keep the Apple, Add a Banana
The saying goes, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." But perhaps " A banana a day" would be better (or an apple and a banana.) Why? The answer is because after years of research, scientists have been able to make a definitive statement on potassium and its relationship to hypertension (high blood pressure.) Bananas are good source of potassium, with about 420 mg in a medium banana.
Why potassium? Potassium, a mineral found in foods, plays an important role in the normal water balance between the cells and body fluids. Potassium lessens the effect of sodium which causes your body to retain fluids. The more fluids in your body, the more volume your heart has to pump. Potassium is also believed to ease tension in your blood vessel walls, which helps to further lower blood pressure. Potassium has also been shown to help your muscles move, your nerves to work and your kidneys to filter blood.
It can be a delicate balance between potassium and sodium. Many times, people with high blood pressure are put on medications to reduce fluids in the body (known as diuretics.) However, along with the desired loss of fluids, the body may also lose potassium, which can lead to weakness, fatigue, muscle cramps or constipation. When potassium is very low, it can be life threatening causing disruptions in heart rhythms. In situations where potassium levels are moderately to very low, a potassium supplement in pill form may be prescribed by your doctor.
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Getting the recommended amount of potassium in the diet is one strategy to help decrease and/or maintain blood pressure. Other steps include increase exercise, develop healthy eating habits (low fat, high fiber), quit smoking and use alcohol in moderation
Never just throw away your blood pressure pills. You must work with a doctor when adjusting your medications. For more information on sources of potassium, search the internet. District residents (Bethany, Hamden, North Haven and Woodbridge) who do not have internet access can call QVHD, 248-4528 for a list. Visit us on our website, where you can like us on Facebook and follow us on twitter, www.qvhd.org (Information for this column was compiled from the American Heart Association, The Mayo Clinic and WebMD.)
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BC Culture Days has named Amanda Shatzko the 2015 winner of the BC Culture Days Ambassador and Awards Program.
Shatzko, a professional artist and public engagement advocate from Vernon, will represent BC Culture Days and BC artists at the National Congress on Culture in Edmonton on May 7 and 8 at the Citadel Theatre. In addition to her trip, Shatzko will receive $2,500 towards her Culture Days event, in which she will be presenting a live aerial painting demonstration and inviting discussion and participation from community members.
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I know that I have mentioned The Thomas Jefferson Hour in the past on this blog, but I would like to call your attention to it again. In his most recent installment, Clay Jenkinsion, who portrays Thomas Jefferson, explains what the Sage of Monticello thought of the celebration of Christmas, Boxing Day, religion, etc.
Click here for the link to the show's website. Simply scroll down to the bottom of the left hand column and click on "Listen to the Show." The show is archived under #749: Christmas Past.


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Announcement Hello! SCAVENGENIUS is an online shop for all things vintage. Feel free to browse and have fun finding some little treasures for yourself! Enjoy!
Hello! SCAVENGENIUS is an online shop for all things vintage. Feel free to browse and have fun finding some little treasures for yourself! Enjoy!
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I'm a Brazilian girl who moved to the US a few years ago just after graduating from Law School. I lived in New Jersey and Atlanta - GA before moving to Boston, MA.
I have always been fascinated by "old things". I just love going out and hunting for little treasures! I love antique fairs, flea markets and thrift stores.
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Ajigo MF064-074 Stock AMD Athlon64 Heatsink @ Frostytech
Snip: In this review FrostyTech will be focusing on the Ajigo MF064-074, a straightforward extruded aluminum heatsink with a thermally responsive fan by Delta Electronics. The heatsinks' construction is really plain, and it has been designed for a minimum acoustical impact which we can all appreciate.
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Just came from the home of the Pindal family with lots of great drawings to scan. and continue post this blog. Thought I'd start with this drawing by Kaj's talented son Jens Pindal, to celebrate Kaj's Birthday. Kaj turned 84 this Thursday, wish him a happy one :D
Sunday, December 4, 2011
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- AnonymousDecember 6, 2011 at 12:35 PM
Happy Birthday Kaj!ReplyDelete
Sorry this greeting is late. I just ran across this on the internet. :-) your fan and friend Kris Moser in San Francisco. John Korty just had a retrospective in San Rafael and they showed Twice Upon a Time. It was so great to work with you on it!
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This layout is for Let's Get Sketchy April Week 2 Challenge as inspired from this sketch. For more details you can click HERE.
My final layout is pretty different from my usual style, it's less on the mixed media and more on layering (AND NO FLOWERS!!!). Haha.
Most of the products I used here are from Crate Paper. Some of the embellishments are from Mambi Stickers, Tim Holtz Rub-Ons, Amy Tangerine Stickers.
I chose a BW photo for this layout as the colours are pretty bright and colourful, hence BW photo gives a very good contrast.
I actually did layering first and intend to stop there. However, in the end I actually decided to add some colours to the back of my paper that was not gesso-ed. I used Tattered Angel's Patina Blue, Mustard Yellow and Tim Holtz's Distress Stain Spray Milled Lavender. I first sprayed them on my craft sheet and used them as my watercolours. I think the trick is to really water down your watercolour, instead of applying it with a mere wet brush. If your brush is really wet, you actually get the opportunity and some time to 'manoeuvre' your colours before they get soak into the paper and create harsh lines.
As the finishing touch, it's always nice to add a some splatter. In my case, I watered down my black gesso and splatter it around my centerpiece.
That's all for today's post.
Thanks for reading. :)


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Charles O. Boamah appointed as Senior Vice-President of the African Development Bank Group
The African Development Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles O. Boamah as Senior Vice-President of the African Development Bank Group, effective immediately.
Having served as Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer of the African Development Bank for the past six years and as Acting First Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer, Charles Boamah, comes into the new role with solid first-hand understanding and knowledge of the finances, operations and administration of the African Development Bank. Boamah is a globally respected executive with over 35 years of successively challenging leadership experiences in and outside of Africa.
A people-centered and results-oriented leader, Boamah has led and championed several major change initiatives at the Bank, including reorganizations, re-engineering of business process for greater efficiency and increased decentralization of the Bank's activities. He brings to the new role first-hand experience in business continuity planning and execution, having played a leading role in the successful temporary relocation of the Bank to Tunis in 2003 and the equally successful return to Abidjan in 2015.
Over the past six years, Boamah has successfully led major resource mobilization drives for the Bank, including the most recent replenishment of the African Development Fund, the establishment in 2015 of the Africa Growing Together Fund, a USD 2 billion co-financing facility, successful negotiation of a USD 3 billion co-financing facility under the Enhanced Private Sector Assistance Facility for Africa, among others. He led the task force for the establishment of Africa50, an innovative vehicle for accelerated infrastructure delivery in Africa.
Boamah currently chairs the Governing Council of the African Legal Support Facility and the Steering Committee of the African Financial Markets Initiative. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Africa50 and the Board of Governors of the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development (PTA) Bank. He previously served on the Board of Directors of the African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank), the Audit Advisory Committee of UNICEF and a couple of Global Action Committees of the World Economic Forum.
He joined the African Development Bank in 1996 from Wells Fargo Bank (after the merger with First Interstate Bank where he previously worked), where, as Vice-President of Accounting Policy and Research, he provided guidance to deal teams in the structuring of complex transactions, among other responsibilities.
Charles Boamah started his professional career with Coopers and Lybrand (now PricewaterhouseCoopers - PwC) in Accra (1978 to 1980) and in Los Angeles (1982-1985), where he provided assurance as well as mergers and acquisition support services to companies in banking, insurance, manufacturing and retail industries. His portfolio of clients also included municipalities and several state-owned enterprises.
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No. 429 Professional Trowel
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Source: Koinonia
The Pursuit of Freedom & Wealth. Though both are good neither freedom nor wealth are morally sufficient ends in themselves for the human family. Like freedom, wealth is for something. Actually strictly speaking wealth and freedom are both in the service of human flourishing. In the Christian tradition this means that both human freedom and all the myriad forms that wealth takes are only fully realized in love and love is always necessarily sacrificial. We strive to be free and wealth so that we are able to love fully and without reservation or compromise.
Too often freedom and love are seen as sui generis, as almost Platonic ideals that are simply "there." My own ministry as a priest has taught me to be wary whenever conversations about practical matters turn theoretical. Freedom and wealth, their morally legitimate uses, the conditions that foster or obstruct their realization and growth, are all matters of prudence. When we try and discuss prudential matters as if they were simply a matter of principle, our conversation quickly becomes a source of conflict and degenerate into mere posturing. While there is no guarantee that of practical agreement, understanding that freedom and wealth are at the service of love offers both critics and apologists of democracy and the free market a potential more fruitful foundation for their discussions and even their disagreements.
But this brings us to a challenge that is both pedagogical and cultural.
Prudence along with justice, temperance and courage, is a cardinal virtue. Unfortunately as contemporary Western culture has become more secularized it has formed generations of men and women who are deaf to the music of human virtue. Many of us embrace a vision of human life that counsel spontaneity not habit as the mark of a life well and fully lived. And since any discussion of virtue necessarily brings with it a discussion of tradition such a conversation is an affront to the atomistic individualism that is at the center of contemporary culture.
None of this is to say that we don't form our life by habit or the shared meaning embodied in tradition. We do but we are unconscious to this fact and so we live in bad faith relative to both our convictions and our own humanity. The great irony is that the more we seek to live according to the modern dictates of authenticity, individuality and spontaneous self-expression in word and deed, the more we live lives of mere habit in conformity to the opinions of others that we have uncritically made our own.
No, for all that we seem to live in a world of options, we are really and truly anything but free, anything but wealth. Why? Because we lack the very virtues that make freedom and wealth possible and humanly meaningful.
This brings me to Jeff Sandefer and Fr Robert Sirico's new book, A Field Guide for the Hero's Journey. The book's subtitle describes the authors respectively as "a serial entrepreneur and an entrepreneurial priest." Both men are affiliated (as am I) with the Acton Institute "a non-profit research organization dedicated to the study of free-market economics informed by religious faith and moral absolutes."
At first, I have to say, I didn't particularly like the book and I only kept reading out of a personal respect for Fr Robert and a sense of obligation since I said I would write a review. So more out of guilt than gladness I read.
And as I read something unexpected and wonderful happened—I began to see myself in a new light.
The book reminded me that once the language and the idea of virtue were as foreign to me as it is to most contemporary men and women. If I am no longer the book's intended reader I once was because, like the authors I felt "like something big [was] missing from [my]life." Like so many of the people I meet on a regular basis, I felt "trapped, bored, stuck in a meaningless routine" thinking myself "too ordinary to ever do something special" and just as afraid that, if I tried, I'd only fail.
While I certainly don't want to suggest that 27 years of marriage to a woman who loves me and who I don't deserve (much less does she deserve me—though in both cases this reflects my shortcomings and failings not hers!) and 15 or so years as a priest haven't been a source of joy, strength and personal satisfaction—because whatever my failings they are this. But as with the other areas that give my life meaning, that meaning is only accessible to me because somewhere along the line others took the time to foster in me not only the cardinal virtues but also the theological virtues of faith, hope and love.
This is all a long winded way of saying that thanks to dedicated teachers, priests, friends, loved ones and more people than I could hope to know much less name, I came to see that I too could lead a meaningful life and that, like the authors and the many people they've counseled over the years I could decide "to journey heroically" through my own life instead of "merely marking time."
Well, what has all of this to do with freedom and wealth, with democracy and the free market? This is the question I'll answer in my next post.


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October 2018 will mark our 9th year leading chanting and kirtan events in Minnesota. We look forward to another year of communal chanting, sacred music, joy, spiritual awareness and deepening consciousness. Join us for one of our events. Here is the flyer for our next event, Saturday, September 8th at Big River Yoga in Minneapolis.


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Wednesday, 15 February 2012
New books: The Norwegian Royal Collection
As I am co-author of the book I shall obviously refrain from reviewing it and restrict myself to a presentation of it. The main themes of the six jubilee exhibitions are royal journeys and royal gifts, and this also puts its mark on the related book.
The book starts which a foreword by Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg, followed by an interview with the King and Queen about the Royal Collection (by journalist Ulf Andenæs of Aftenposten) and a short introduction by King Haakon's and Queen Maud's biographer Tor Bomann-Larsen.
The art historian Ingeborg Lønning, who is head of the Royal Collection, then presents the collection in all its diversity over some 75 pages. Thereafter the historian Trond Norén Isaksen (yes, that is me) charts the history of royal journeys: journeys by Dano-Norwegian monarchs and Swedish-Norwegian union kings to Norway before 1905, major royal tours of Norway for the past 200 years and their significance, and the history and development of foreign visits and in particular state visits. The art historian Nina Høye looks at the aesthetics of royal travelling, including suitcases, celebratory pavilions and arches, means of travel and more.
Thereafter I return with a chapter on the symbolically most important journey, "The Road to Nidaros Cathedral", i.e. the coronation cathedral. In this chapter I look at the nineteenth century coronation processions in Trondheim and why King Haakon VII in 1906 refused to continue this tradition and instead ordered the coronation coach (which has not been used since 1940, but has now been restored and will be the pièce de résistance of two of the jubilee exhibitions).
Bjørn K. Høie follows this up with a chapter on the royal stables (its carriages, its horses and its personnel) in the years 1905-1940, and Sven Gj. Gjeruldsen thereafter presents a century of royal cars. The King's authorised biographer Per Egil Hegge writes about the most difficult journey, i.e. Crown Princess Märtha's and her children's journey into exile in 1940, but also the triumphant homecoming in 1945.
Thereafter the focus shifts to major presents to the royal family. The art historian Knut Ljøgodt presents the collection of contemporary art which was a gift to King Oscar II and Queen Sophie for their silver wedding anniversary in 1882 and which may be said to form the backbone of the royal art collection. The art historian Widar Halén deals with the sumptuous silver objects which were presented to Queen Maud on hers and King Haakon's arrival in Norway in 1905, her birthday the following day and their coronation in 1906, among them also the coronation presents from the English and Scottish peoples. The art historian Knut Ormhaug follows this with a presentation of the paintings given to King Haakon and Queen Maud on those same occasions.
Finally, the photographer Jan Haug presents a selection from the Palace's large photo collections, spanning the years 1857-1964. The book is neither a photo book nor purely a coffee table book, but it is lavishly illustrated. There are many new photos of the objects from the Royal Collection, but also a wide range of historical photographs, most of them from the Royal Collection and some of them never published before.
Here is a panorama of the coronation procession of King Oscar II and Queen Sophie, photographed from the roof of Nidaros Cathedral in 1873; King Haakon VII and several other gentlemen inspecting the engine of a new car in 1934; private snapshots of King Haakon and Queen Maud both before and after their arrival in Norway; King Haakon at play with his son; the distance elegance of Queen Maud; King Haakon and King Edward VII of Britain having sat down for a rest during a walk in the woods in 1908; photos taken by Princess Maud of Britain in 1893 when on a visit to the country which unbeknown to her would one day be hers; the 21-year-old seamstress Miss Sonja Haraldsen modelling her own creations a year before she met her prince; and much more.
The book is in Norwegian, but has English summaries.
Posted by Trond Norén Isaksen at 00:51
Labels: art, Bernadotte, books, exhibitions, Glücksburg, history, Norway, Norwegian literature, royalty
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Congratulations on your lovely book! I bought it today at the National Museum, not noticing it was all in Norwegian (no English summaries) since they were closing up the shop and asked me to hurry. Do you know - is there a translated version? Thanks!ReplyDelete
Thank you! I am afraid there is no English version of the book, but there are in fact English summaries at the very end of the book (pages 313-316, I believe).ReplyDelete
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4.6 Indications and contraindications
Clinical experience, but not necessarily controlled clinical trials, suggests that acupuncture treatment is effective in a range of diseases and conditions. An authoritative list of what conditions can effectively be treated by acupuncture can only be drawn up after each claim of efficacy has been examined and either verified or rejected. There is, so far, no such agreed list, although research aimed at establishing clinical indications for acupuncture is being pursued in institutions around the world.
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Americans for the Arts is holding an "Arts Advocacy Day" this April 4 and 5, and to help you in your advocacy they've compiled briefs on many of the issues that arts and arts education will be facing this year in the USA.
Arts Advocacy Day is the only national event in the US that brings together America's cultural and civic organizations along with grassroots advocates, and they're working to underscore the importance of developing strong public policies and appropriating increased public funding for the arts.
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USA Rice Federation staff will provide rice industry members with an overview and explanation of the key provisions of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (the recently enacted 2008 farm bill) at meetings to be held in Arkansas and northeast Louisiana, July 21-23.
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• July 21, 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Richland Community Center (Rayville Civic Center), 827 Louisa Street, Rayville, La. Lunch will be provided following the meeting.
• July 21, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Bayou Grain and Chemical Corporation, 2159 Highway 165 South, Parkdale, Ark. Dinner will be provided at the meeting.
• July 22, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Dale Bumpers National Rice Research Center, 2890 Highway 130 East, Stuttgart, Ark. Refreshments will be provided.
• July 23, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Delta Tech Center - Bill Thomas Building, 1790 North Falls Boulevard, Wynne, Ark. Refreshments will be provided.
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