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Key Largo Stone Crab and Seafood Festival Returns
Key Largo's popular Stone Crab and Seafood Festival will be back again in early 2014. During the last weekend of January, Jan. 25 and 26, Rowell's Marina, at mile marker 104.5 bayside in Key Largo, Fla., will be filled with fresh local seafood, live music, and cooking demonstrations.
Sponsored by the Key Largo Fisheries and Key Largo Merchants Association, the fifth annual event is set to be a family-oriented weekend celebrating local food.
At seafood booths guests can pick their favorites seafood dishes such as stone crab claws, homemade smoked fish dip, conch fritters, chowders, tuna nachos, and lobster. For those steering away from the fish and seafood, other food options will include chicken, sausage, burgers, and hot dogs.
At cooking demonstrations, local chefs will take turns showing attendees tips on how to make "favorite Keys dishes," along with samples of items such as crabcakes, lobster and conch ceviche, grilled oysters and coconut mahimahi.
For the competitive festival-goers, there are open spots in both shrimp- and Key lime pie-eating contests.
Besides the food-related events, the weekend will showcase attractions such as artisan vendor booths, fireworks, face painting for kids, fishing workshops, a little mermaid contest, and even a car show.
The Key Largo Stone Crab and Seafood Festival hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5 per adult and free for children age 12 and under.


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Diesel Railcar Simulator is the first train sim I have purchased since way back when MS train simulator came out and this is far more enjoyable. Until this came out the available train sims on the market have had very mixed ratings but this sim is fantastic. I know you mentioned that the sim currently focused on Diesel mechanical / hydraulic for time being and that's fine (class 35 or 43 or 52 locomotives maybe?). But it would great if you managed to get diesel electric supported for this sim, it could allow DEMU class 205s for instance. Also, if diesel electric were supported, would physics support for purely electric locos (apart from track infrastructure) really be that much more work given that both are driven by traction motors?
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Thanks Jakkson! Diesel-electric support will be coming eventually as soon as I get some other stuff out of the way first (the editors for instance). I'll need to research how it works in detail to model it to the same fidelity as the mechanical and hydraulic transmissions. The train editor will allow the community to add the classes you mentioned while I focus on developing the core sim.
It's true that the diesel-electrics share a lot of similarities with purely electric locos but I don't yet know to what extent. There might be some differences in the control mechanisms. The infrastructure is also a major point, not just in the 3D-modelling of the power rails or overhead electric lines, but because of how multiple electric trains drawing current from the same transformer affect each other's performance, unlike steam or diesel locos which are independent of each other.

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StockMarketWire.com - Savannah Resources said a drilling programme at the Mina do Barroso lithium project in Portugal continued to return 'significant' intersections of lithium mineralisation.
A total of 87 holes for 7,081m had been drilled to date across three primary targets, including the Grandao deposit.
'We are delighted to see the expanding geometry of Grandao with both near surface and deeper mineralisation,' chief executive David Archer said.
'The Grandao deposit is shaping up as a major additional component to the overall global mineral resource for the Mina do Barroso lithium project.'
'The overall tempo of activities continues to accelerate as the project's potential becomes more apparent.'
'We are working to an aggressive timetable to deliver on a series of major milestones over coming months, which we believe will highlight the project's potential to be a key, up-stream component of the European lithium valued added chain.'
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How some retailers abuse the term "organic" and "all natural"
While it would be nice if all organic products were safe and better for you, this is not always the case. The term "natural" has no technical meaning in the cosmetic world, so it can be applied to almost anything. Be careful of bait and switch cosmetics that take their old recipe and switch out the water with an organic juice, a common practice.
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For sensitive skinThe soothing, calming properties of the distilled rose and hamamelis plant in this product are suitable for all skin types, but are especially revitalizing and nourishing to dry, sensitive, or mature skin. In this product, you'll find the cooling organic aloe vera juice, stimulating tea tree essential oil, comforting rose distillate, cleansing witch hazel distillate, and the natural properties of black willowbark extract to make your face immaculate.
Using a toner is an essential step in the process of cleaning and moisturizing your skin. After washing, the toner removes any extra dirt from the pores, and also closes and minimizes the pores. Follow up with the organic facial moisturizer.
It's important to remember that not all organic products are the same! For food products, they should be certified organic. For beauty products, try to see if more than one ingredient is listed as organic.
How much of your groceries, soaps, clothing and skin care products do you buy organic?
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Finally, a non greasy eye cream that's organic and full of antioxidants! Treat your delicate under eye area to this skin tightening and fill in the crows feet and wrinkles with this essential nourishing cream. After applying, the skin will appear more youthful, there will be less puffiness under the eyes, and the moisturizer is non greasy, so it will not cause breakouts on the face. High quality ingredients like the organic shea butter, rooibos tea extract, vitamin e, rosemary and neem oil are the perfect natural way to treat your fragile, delicate under eye skin. Preservative and paraben free. To use, gently apply, never rub. Due to the natural ingredients in this product and lack of preservatives, expect a shelf life of 6-12 months.
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Visit this page and click "shop for products." All of the products are on that page.
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Great for combination skin, this organic multi tea cleanser provides the stimulating and cleansing powers of green and white teas. Not tested on animals, and mineral oil and paraben free, this product will gently cleanse while treating the skin with rosemary, neem oil, rooibos tea, natural preservatives, and vitamin E. These ingredients are a safe, effective alternative to the chemical filled lotions and cleansers you might see on the market today.
Traditional products may cause redness, irritiation, and burning as they strip the skin of essential moisture, while chemically removing dirt and leaving your skin to absorb the harsh chemicals. This cleanser is the perfect way to avoid those chemicals on your body's largest organ, the skin.
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Suitable for acneic skin or combination skin. Clean your skin naturally with this pH balanced formula of tea tree oil and apple cider vinegar to lessen the symptoms of skin inflamed with acne. Other ingredients like the aloe leaf juice and black willowbark extract will soothe the facial skin, while combatting acne at the same time. Great used in combination with the acne relief organic gel and the non-greasy organic facial cream.
It's green skin care for the face!
All of these products have the most natural and organic ingredients that Chartreuse can possible use. If it can be found at a reasonable cost organically, it will be included. All of these products are also never tested on animals, and they're pesticide free, so you'll be helping out the environment, too.
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A natural gel cleanser, this acne relief care product will combat pimples, zits, skin irritations and blemishes with natural alpha hydroxy acids, tea tree, and other nutrients. Detergent free and harsh soap free, it won't dry out your skin or cause skin to dry up and get red or further blemished. For combination skin, use alternately with Chartreuse Multi-Tea Cleanser. Used in combination with the organic moisturizing facial cream, this product will treat the face the way it wants to be treated, naturally and organically! Products like the lavender distillate, organic chamomile distillate, tea extracts will leave the skin feeling refreshed, and not stinging or burning. It will also remove dead skin cells and open up the pores to remove dirt and bacteria, without benzoyl peroxide.
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Give the gift of naturally clean skin with this complete organic facial care set! Features the Natural Exfoliating Scrub, Organic Multi-Tea Cleaners, Moisturizing Toner, Organic Daily Facial Cream, and soothing Organic Under Eye Cream. Great for a Mother's Day gift, birthday gift, or a way to say thank you! They'll love you for it, and their skin will too!
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These organic cotton balls are the ideal way to delicately clean your face without the pesticides. While these aren't offered by Chartreuse, they would be a great addition to your facial care regiment.
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3 MARCH 2009 -- An Ofcom-requested survey by Analysys Mason (search Lightwave for Analysys Mason) suggests that BT may be in a position to share duct space, at least in some markets.
Ofcom, the UK telecomms regulator, is considering how competition might be maintained in a next generation access network environment, and the potential role of duct access.
Analysys Mason surveyed BT's duct infrastructure in 11 cities and towns to assess levels of occupancy and to investigate the practical issues that communication providers may face if deploying new fibre cable in Openreach's access and backhaul networks. The survey consisted of a total of 31 routes including 817 chambers, 18 206 duct-ends, and 76 street cabinets over a total route distance of 143 km.
The Analysys Mason survey identified that over half of duct-ends (51%) have at least 42% of unoccupied space, which suggests that duct access may be feasible.
According to Ian Birleson, partner at Analysys Mason, providing access to existing ducts, thereby reducing the cost of deploying fibre for communication providers, is one solution that may lower the barriers to entry and therefore support competition.
"Our study also demonstrates that the unoccupied space in the infrastructure network is not evenly distributed across the different sections of the network and across the different cities we have surveyed," he said.
"The duct infrastructure is more likely to be congested in the access part of the network than in the backhaul network, and duct-ends are more likely to have unoccupied space in cities where recent civil engineering work was carried out," Birleson concluded.
Survey results and Analysys Mason's analysis of the requirements for implementing duct access is available for download at http://www.ofcom.org.uk/telecoms/discussnga/duct/
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Eversource Rate Hike Approved
What's Happening?
With the trend of increasing electric rates across the country, we report on yet another rate increase! The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) recently approved a rate hike for Eversource customers in Massachusetts.
Effective January 1, 2018, customers can expect an increase of $8.15 on their monthly electric bill. A seemingly small amount monthly, however, will translate to an additional $97.80 annually. This rate hike will affect 1.4 million Eversource customers in Massachusetts.
An electric bill is a mixture of the cost of power and the cost of transmitting that power. As the cost to create and transmit energy increases, for-profit utility companies will pass that cost (plus some) to customers in an effort to retain or increase revenue. However, it's often viewed as a massive attempt to increase revenue by unfairly and arbitrarily charging customers more money. Originally, Eversource sought higher rate increases, which would total about $90 million for both regions in Massachusetts combined.
What Are People Saying?
Eversource is disappointed with the DPU's decision to approve a rate increase much lower than originally requested, while Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey strongly opposes the agreed upon rate hike. Healey comments "At a time when businesses and residents are already struggling with high energy costs, the DPU's order chooses corporate profits over Eversource's 1.4 million customers. The Department has allowed Eversource to raise rates by hundreds of millions of dollars, instead of imposing the decrease that customers deserve."
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The Book of Mormon
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An event every week that begins at 8:00 pm on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until August 31, 2019
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One event on September 1, 2019 at 2:00 pm
The New York Times calls it "the best musical of this century." The Washington Post says, "It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals." And Entertainment Weekly says, "Grade A: the funniest musical of all time." Jimmy Fallon of "The Tonight Show" calls it "Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal." It's THE BOOK OF MORMON, the nine-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical. This outrageous musical comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. Now with standing room only productions in London, on Broadway, and across North America, THE BOOK OF MORMON has truly become an international sensation. Contains explicit language.
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It's less than a week until Halloween and so, for last week's #ThursdayTheme, we wanted to see your 'dark photography'. These 'dark' images are absolutely stunning and just proves the level of talent we have within this amazing group. Thanks again to everyone who entered an image, you certainly know how to wow us!
#FridayFoto was created by Kev Parker this week!
Here's what Julie had to say about Kev's image:
"It's one of those 'stop scrolling and do a happy sigh' images. I love a lot about it.
I'm a bit of a sucker for labradors having grown up with a spectacularly stupid and lovable one. There is a gentleness about this dog which has been captured beautifully. I can't stop looking at that tired but glowing amber eye. So gorgeous!
The light is stunning. That yummy side sunlight against the brown fur and the reflections in the water. If this was my furry pal I would treasure this until the end of time.
Thanks Kev!"
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Introduction to PPP in the EU RCC PPP Conference, Sarajevo, 25 September 2009 Michael Burnett, Director, European PPP Forum, European Institute of Public Administration, Maastricht, the Netherlands
2 In the beginning... Four key questions before procuring a PPP...... Is there a good project? Is the project a priority? What type of PPP? Is PPP the right way?
3 What are PPP? PPP are long term, usually high value contracts between the public and private sectors to create an asset and use it to provide public services PPP are a form of public procurement A PPP could: - Have private or mixed public and private financing - Include EU Structural Funds (or not) - Include different types of private finance
4 What are PPP being used for in the EU? PPP are being used for services as diverse as water supply/wastewater treatment, solid waste management, energy, telecommunications, transportation (rail, metro, roads, traffic management, ports), urban development (including social housing), schools, hospitals/health care, office accommodation, leisure facilities, defence, street lighting, IT services, criminal justice (prisons, courts), air traffic control, training, research and development, property management, environmental management, ports etc
5 Types of PPP Free-standing PPP Partly free-standing PPP Public service PPP
6 Key features of PPP – 1 Creation and/or exploitation of asset by private sector supplier. Public assets exploited can be land and/or right granted to provide a service by a public entity Provision of new/existing service over a defined period of time (often a longer period of time - say up to 30 years - than is usual in public contracts) Payment of periodic charge to supplier by public entity (and/or payments by the public directly as customer). Charge may vary according to service volume provided
7 Key features of PPP – 2 No commitment by public entity to pay except when asset is being used in provision of service The sharing of the risks and benefits of the outcome of the project by both partners The public authority is responsible for defining the scope, quality, time scale, means of service delivery and, in some cases, prices for the service
8 Government Lenders Sub-contractor(s) Debt PPP contract Main Contract Bidders Equity Direct Agreement SPV
9 PPP process – 1 Public entity awards contract to private sector partner Private sector partner/consortium creates an ad hoc company (Special Purpose Vehicle) to operate the contract The SPV is financed from equity capital and also from borrowing (borrowing usually a majority of total finance) The SPV sub-contracts the construction and maintenance of the asset and operation of the service
10 PPP process – 2 The periodic charge is paid by public entity to the SPV The SPV uses this income to repay its loans and pay dividends to its shareholders The public entity and the financier usually have a direct side agreement, which can cover matters such as step-in rights, termination etc
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Thought-provoking paper on corporate CSR brand resilience presented at the 19th ICIG symposium 2016/
Speaking to the general theme of the 19th ICIG symposium Dr Christine Vallaster (FH Salzburg, MRM) presented the paper "Corporate CSR brands and Resilience: Implications from an Entrepreneurial Perspective" in which she explored the conditions for resilience of social entrepreneurship as one possible answer to the various challenges that organisations and societies face in the changing economic, social, cultural and ecological landscape of the early 21st century.
Social entrepreneurs develop new hybrid business models with which they seek to reconcile financial viability and instrumental interests with social and ecological concerns based on a focus on long-term viability and sustainable flourishing rather than short-termism and unlimited growth.
These new forms of organising for a 'post-growth' economy and in light of existential threats to our eco-system and the social cohesion of human societies was one of the many interesting themes explored during the 19th ICIG symposium 2016. These emerging trends and developments pose pressing and urgent questions for corporate marketing, corporate identity and identification, corporate branding and corporate communication academics and practitioners alike.


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Welcome to Electronic Sports Masters | Where the challenge begins ..
It is a pleasure to announce that on the 1st of September 2015 the first edition of the Electronic Sports Masters: World League 2015 will begin. It is a PvP e-Sports championship
of international nature for the game Armed Assault 3 in its CTF game mode.
The Electronic Sports Masters (ESM) arises from the necessity of hosting and offering the international community of e-Sports of Armed Assault 3 a place in which they can share and, of course, compete at the highest level, with quality, compromise and seriousness standards, thanks to the good practice of all our collaborators. The official language will be English, although there will be different sections for different languages with the aim of promoting participation of the Arma 3 community.
With all this we aim to complement and, why not, expand, the current offer of events that up to now was oriented exclusively to big MilSim groups.
If you are interested in collaborating with us, please write an email to firstname.lastname@example.com with these data:
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A. What is Skirmish Games?
With this name you will find non-official games (official ones will be managed through the forums to have a track of events) organized on-the-go though our chat.
B. What is the objective?
To offer a meeting point where people can organize on-the-go games easily and quickly.
C. How does it work?
The first thing to do is sign up in our website to be able to access the chat. Once you are logged in you can leave a message in the general lobby with the following information and format:
- Game mode/ map / number of players / Server (yes/no) / level of your team (low/average/high)
- Example: CTF / Gravia / 8 / yes / average
People who are in that moment in the chat and see your message can contact you directly through a private chat to be able to negotiate and play the game.
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This evening's Headlines shares some highlights from one of our recent alums, Donovan Mitchell. And while we are so proud of all he has accomplished in his rookie year in the NBA, we are even more proud of the fine young man he is. Donovan is the first to recognize the impact of his Country Day experience on the man he has become, and to hear him talk about Tiger Pride as an emerging NBA superstar is really so special.
A couple weeks ago, 109 GCDS faculty, staff, and their families traveled to Barclays Center to cheer Donovan on as the Jazz played the Nets. It was a fantastic evening and just another example of the close-knit nature of the Country Day extended family. Enjoy!
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We celebrate when ASLS graduates succeed! On September 6th, Lutheran High School South recognized the 2017-2018 second semester academic gifts in a special ceremony.
ASLS was proudly represented with many of our recent graduates receiving awards.
13 alumni earned "Honors with Highest Distinction 4.0+"
7 alumni earned "Honors with High Distinction 3.800-3.999"
Congratulations students. Keep up the great work.


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315: 'Kingsman: The Golden Circle' Box Office Report
This week we are joined by friend and film critic for ReviewSTL.com, Brad Heyen. Before we get to the movie du jour, we talk about the box office for the weekend (among many other things).
Why do we pronounce it Kingsman instead of Kingsmen? What surprising new item did Tom find at Whole Foods? And what is Gary OIdman up to? All this and more!
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Many of you participated in Ao8's 2014 Blood Drive a few weeks back. The response from our membership was so great, it literally overwhelmed the San Diego Blood Bank. Thank you to all those who came in support of Siaosi Veimau and the many others who will benefit from your generosity.
We wanted to take this opportunity to tell our story about why this event was so meaningful to us. A close friend to Coach Mel and Art of Eight, Siaosi Veimau, was the inspiration for the blood drive. Sia suffers from pulmonary fibrosis – a medical condition that affects his lungs' ability to function properly. Although there is no cure for the damages caused by this condition, blood transfusions are a common treatment for people with pulmonary fibrosis until a lung transplant can be arranged. Just recently, we learned that Sia has been granted a lung transplant, which is a HUGE step toward his recovery! We are thrilled with this news, and thank all those who have supported him throughout the years.
As an icon in the Polynesian dance community, Sia is recognized all over the world. He is the owner and operator of Rawmana Fitness, and helps thousands of people better themselves through fitness. Sia is an inspiration to anyone who knows him, which is something Coach Mel can attest to.
Sia and Coach Mel have known each other for over 15 years now, and have remained close friends. They first met at one of Coach Mel's gym openings, where Sia had offered to come and dance (purely out of his generosity and passion for being involved with the community). Since then, they have built a very strong bond through their friendship.
When asked what he respects most about Sia, Coach Mel didn't hesitate for a second. "Sia is a hardworking, loving man who is passionate about what he does and passionate about his kids," Mel shared. "He's a loving husband and a wonderful father, and those are great attributes. It's something people aspire to."
Sia is also extremely generous. Mel also shared that Sia is constantly finding ways to give back to his friends, family, Polynesian dance community and anyone else he meets. He's the type of person who is always willing to help if he can.
While his condition presents certain difficulties to him as an athlete, Sia remains a strong, driven, and talented individual with a positive outlook on life and a passion for helping others. This blood drive was our way of connecting with the community in an effort to change lives the way Sia does every day, as well as provide him and several others with the resources they need to thrive.
We were able to DOUBLE our donation goal at this event! We had initially set out to reach 25 pints of blood, but were able to collect and donate 54 pints – far surpassing our goal. This was the best turn out the San Diego Blood Bank has had with new clients, as we achieved double the production of any other first-time blood drive. Most of the blood that was donated was already in hospitals being used the following day, helping those in need. We touched 162+ lives with the blood that was donated on that one day.
In addition to the high volume of blood we were able to donate, this blood drive also helped raise awareness for pulmonary fibrosis and Sia's cause. We really enjoyed seeing everyone at the event – with the live Polynesian music by Pali Roots, fruits, drinks, information on Siaosi and great company, it was a wonderful day. We hope that we were able to communicate our dedication to serving as a powerhouse in giving life and creating opportunities for positive change.
Thank you to our sponsors and supporters for this event:
● Breath of Life (Team Siaosi)
● Rawmana
● Ashford University
● Sharp
● Pali Roots Music
● Art of Eight staff & members
● Our local community


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Featured in the April/ May 2018 Travel Issue of Compete Magazine
For our travel issue I wanted to share with you what has made me love travel so much. My first real "adult" trip was an adventure from my Denver home across the mountain, braving severe turbulence and jagged peaks all the way to beautiful … Salt Lake City!
While not the most adventurous of my trips, what made it special wasn't so much about where I was going but instead, why I was going. I was attending my first swim competition in another state with my swim teammates; we ventured over the Rockies together for the annual Queer Utah Aquatic Club Ski-n-Swim weekend.
I had never really considered Salt Lake City as a "must visit" destination since to my inexperienced tourist sensibility, there wasn't much to offer unless you were really into Mormons, skiing or salty water. Yet of all the trips I have taken since then, that trip still stands out because of the wonderful memories and amazing friends I made during that weekend.
Because of swimming I have gotten to travel all over the world. I've seen many different countries and had adventures that I never could have imagined, from meeting celebrities and trying new foods to even learning a new language. And of course the best part is all the amazing friends I've made. It is such a wonderful feeling to have a purpose for your travel.
At the 2014 Gay Games held in Cleveland, Ohio, many people balked at the thought of going to Cleveland – you heard lots of "Why would they hold the Gay Games there?" Granted, Cleveland seemed an odd choice to me; it's not exactly the first place I would think about visiting but none of that really mattered. What really mattered was that I was going to the Gay Games no matter where it was being hosted.
Than from the moment I stepped off the plane my trip was filled with wonderful experiences; friendly people, tasty restaurants, roller coasters and so much more. And that was before the competition even started. I didn't think much of Cleveland beforehand. But having a specific reason to travel there for the Gay Games and having wonderful experiences with the local people helped changed my preconceived notions about the city.
That is not the only time I have had such a great experience in a city that most people might not consider particularly travel-worthy. Edmonton in Canada's Alberta province and Limerick, Ireland as well as Texas cities Austin and San Antonio and Greensboro, North Carolina are just a few examples. Of course, my experience in these cities might have been enhanced by the excitement and accomplishments of the event but the end result was a lasting sense of connection.
Regardless of where you travel to compete, the best part is the people you will meet. Every sporting event needs volunteers to help with a variety of tasks and the event organizers are often residents of the host city who are happy and proud to show off their home town. And because it's a community effort, the volunteers are as deeply invested in your experience as you are.
Chatting and getting to know some of the volunteers who are generously giving you their time and effort so you can compete at your best is a really rewarding experience. Not only do you make fast friends, you also get to know the city more intimately because they can offer great tips and suggestions of things to experience. You might even create your own cheering section.
Expanding your horizons by taking in the scenery and culture of a host city is important – it's what Mark Twain says is "fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness." And after a solid competition, I might even treat myself to a leisurely day of fun at the local amusement park as a reward. Whatever that "reward" is for you, you can rest assured that it'll be a great way to end your trip on an amazing experience that you'll remember for years to come.
And have I mentioned the next Gay Games are in Paris in August? That's going to be a fun trip!
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Indian carrier Kingfisher has signed a memorandum of understanding paving the way for the airline to join the Oneworld alliance.
As originally posted on our forum earlier today, the agreement is subject to Indian regulatory approval, and no target date has yet been set for the airline's inauguration. However Oneworld said that the process "normally takes around 18 months to complete, so Kingfisher Airlines could be expected to start flying as part of Oneworld during 2011".
Assuming regulatory approval is granted, Kingfisher will add 58 Indian cities to the Oneworld network, along with flights to the UK from Mumbai, and a forthcoming route from Delhi (see online news February 17). The carrier will be sponsored throughout the implementation process by Oneworld founder member British Airways.
None of the three major alliances (Skyteam, Star Alliance and Oneworld) currently count an Indian carrier within their membership, although Star Alliance announced sometime ago that Air India would be joining its fold, with the latest date for inauguration being late 2010. This leaves Jet Airways as the only major Indian carrier not to have aligned itself with an alliance.
Oneworld currently has 11 full members and around 20 affiliates, with Russian carrier S7 Airlines also due to join later this year.
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General News of Thursday, 16 November 2017
Source: gbconline.com
Some graduates have lauded the government's initiative to address the alarming unemployment rate in the Country.
The government announced the creation of a Nation Builders' Corps (NBC), which is set to address graduate unemployment in the country.
The corps, according to the Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta will employ at least 100,000 graduates in 2018.
The Minister announced this during his presentation of the 2018 budget statement on the floor of Parliament, Wednesday.
The graduates are optimistic that the Nation Builders Corps which is a major government initiative to address livelihood empowerment and graduate unemployment as stated in the 2018 budget will greatly address the issue in the Country.
Graduate unemployment has remained the single most daunting challenge for successive governments over a long time.
According to a research conducted by the Institute of Statistical, Social, and Economic Research (ISSER), only ten percent of the country's graduates is employed after national service.
Worse still, it takes more than ten years for some graduates to secure jobs after leaving school, the research indicated.
The finance minister said it was about time the government paid close attention to resolving what has become a national canker – unemployment.
He said dealing with the issues of poverty and unemployment is no longer an option because they are serious national security issues which must be addressed and the 2018 budget will take a bold step towards finding a lasting solution.
In conformity with the theme of the 2018 budget which is "Putting Ghana back to work," the Finance Minister said unemployed graduates will be kept busy in 2018 with jobs in education, sanitation, health and other social intervention.
The Nation Builders' Corps which will be housed at the office of the president as a special initiative will see the provision of employment, improved skills and ensure better government revenue mobilization across the country.
Under Teach Ghana, Clean Ghana, Heal Ghana, Feed Ghana, modules, the program will train graduates and equip them with tools to become teachers, sanitation inspectors, agric extension services across the country, the minister assured.


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Today's spotlight is on drama and vocal music! We had our second chorus rehearsal today to work on our two opera choruses. Afterward, we did some work separately. Ashley had a voice lesson and studied the history of opera while the drama students worked with Matt on their vision for the final performance. Afterward, the three students went around the city to choose locations for the film they are working on in collaboration with the film students. After dinner, we had our first faculty concert featuring Laura (voice), Matt (drama), Niccolo (viola), Jill (flute), and Simona (piano).
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Favorite Work of Art Seen on the Trip: A jazz quartet playing on the Corso
Favorite Gelato: Stracciatella or Pistacchio
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2018 Update .....soooooo I've made these quite a few times now and it gets easier every time. Not only is it easier but the buns have a better texture and they don't flop when taken out of the oven. Too easy to not make this Easter. I've updated the recipe below so you and yours can have a Paleo Easter too.
I wrote this post last year ....on Good Friday. I didn't really give any of you time to get ingredients and have a play. So hopefully posting this now, means we're square. Yes?
I confess the recipe is not mine alone. I have an addiction with changing recipes. I know ....lots of us say, "yeah, I like to change recipes too". I have a serious addiction. It's just not possible for me to 'follow' a recipe, even on the first time I make it. Sometimes it's a disaster but sometimes .....it's a glorious success!!
So, I've snatched the Paleo Buns recipe from Chef Pete Evans book, "Fast Food for Busy Families" (just in case you're wondering ...that's NOT an affiliate link. I'm a bit technically clueless and haven't worked out affiliates yet).
Ok ...back to the snatching ....I snatched Pete's recipe, added spices, sultanas, currants and sweetened it a little.
I know you're saying ..."would you just give me the darn recipe!!" .....so here it is.
The BEST Paleo Hot Cross BUNS
For the buns:
300g Almond Meal (I ground up whole almonds in the thermomix), if you'd like nut-free buns use 250g of tigernut flour
55g psyllium husks (not quite GAPS friendly)
1 tbsp coconut flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp mixed spice
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
½ tsp sea salt
4 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp coconut sugar
375ml water
6 eggwhites, whisked until they're stiff
55g (1/3 cup) sultanas (preservative free)
30g (1/4 cup) currants (preservative free)
30g (1/4 cup) mixed citrus peel (I made my own to avoid the preservatives)
For the crosses:
1 tblsp Cassava Flour (if you have it, you could probs use anything)
1 tbslp Tapioca Flour
Preheat the oven 170 deg C and line your baking trays with baking paper.
Place all of the dry ingredients into a large bowl and mix well.
Combine the vinegar and water in a bowl and stir.
Fold the stiff eggwhites into the dry ingredients. Pour in the vinegar mixture and stir vigorously. The mixture froths up ….and looks all wrong. Just keep mixing for 30 seconds or more and the it will begin to come together as a sticky dough. Add the dried fruit and mixed peel to your bun dough and mix it evenly through. Leave the dough to sit for 2-4 minutes. Knead the dough on a bench floured with tapioca flour. This will make it less sticky.
Divide into 10 portions and shape into balls. Place on the prepared tray. They only need a little room to grow.
For the crosses:
Place the cassava flour and tapioca flour into a small bowl and gradually add a little water and mix until you have a thickened liquid ....not too thick. Just thick enough to be piped onto the buns. Pop the mixture into a clipseal bag, snip a LITTLE corner off and then use as a piping bag ...pipe on your crosses.
Bake for 30 minutes at 170 deg C, turn the pan (so they cook evenly). Then cook a further 20 - 30 minutes. Remove from the oven ...tap the bottom, they should sound hollow.
Cool ….or not …and then slap on some butter. Try really hard not to eat all the hot cross buns for lunch.


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#LHHATL Preciousness: Jessica Dime Gives Birth To A Baby Girl
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Jessica Dime Gives Birth
Jessica Dime is the proud parent of a baby girl.
The "Love & Hip Hop Atlanta" star and her basketball player boo Shawne Williams apparently welcomed their first child and quietly announced her birth on Instagram stories.
"My 💜" Jessica captioned a video of her baby girl rocking unicorn slippers and sitting in a baby swing.
How precious. We're sure the secrecy around the baby is because they plan to reveal their bundle of joy on #LHHATL.
Congrats to Dime and Shawne!
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Leda Cosmides named one of the 50 Most Influential Living Psychologists in the World
Jan 01, 2018
Cosmides was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1957. She received her bachelor's degree in 1979 from Radcliffe College, and her PhD in 1985 from Harvard University. At Harvard, she worked closely with famed evolutionary theorist Robert L. Trivers. She is currently Distinguished Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of California, Santa Barbara.


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I came across this guest post on Something More Than Sides (written by the bloggers younger brother). It's great to see young men engaging with their own masculine identities consciously and recognising gender oppression early on. Yay for young people pushing back against the so common 'yoof' stereotypes.
Posted tagged 'Young people'
Reading; a young man thinking about gender roles.September 30, 2010


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This is our favourite pose before going to bed in the evening, since it gives you a lovely relaxing feeling and assures you a sweet sleep in the night.
In generally, gomukhasana (cow-face-pose) is an excellent pose to relieve tight neck and shoulders or you can just practice it whenever you feel tired, tense or worried.
Everybody is unique and not all of us have the flexibility to touch with our hands behind the back. And this pose is always easier to those people who have long arms! But no worries, you can use a stripe or anything similar to connect the top hand to the bottom hand.
Happy practice - allow yourself to explore, relax and let go!


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Norooz, the New Year's Day, is just around the corner, and the holidays are once again upon us! We wish every member of the TUMS family, especially our students, a very happy New Year and hope that you achieve all your goals and wishes in the year 1393.
The Office Of Student and Cultural Affairs will be closed during the holidays from Wednesday, Esfand 28, 1392 (March 19, 2014) to Saturday, Farvardin 16, 1393 (April 5, 2014).
Enjoy the holidays and Happy New Year!


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How to Increase Traffic and Monetize Your Blog
You manage to get a guest post from Eli at BlueHatSEO.com. Check out the NetBusinessBlog and what Eli has to say:
Hello everyone. This is your captain speaking. First I'd like to introduce myself. My name is Eli from BlueHatSEO.com. I do a little SEO here and there when needed. It's not everyday that someone like Matt offers you an opportunity to do a guest post on one of the best internet business blogs on the net like NetBusinessBlog. So I'd like to start off by expressing how extremely honored I am for the chance to write this post and demonstrate a few things to the NBB's community. Writing about the business aspect of SEO is not something I get a chance to do very often so I think this is a great opportunity to talk about what I think is one of the toughest business transitions in the industry. The move from affiliate to full blown E-Commerce publisher.
The reason why I say that E-Commerce is the toughest transition to make is because if you've ever attempted it, whether you were successful or not, you find out very quickly why it's called the big boys club. In the affiliate market industry you have several people above you. First the manufacturers. Then the suppliers.. Next the E-commerce sites. Lastly the affiliate network. Everyone above you wants you to succeed. Your success means their success. In the E-Commerce world the model of authority changes. It is just you and the manufacturer. The manufacturers want you to succeed but not so much that it hurts their real cash cows, the local retailers who will spare no time complaining about their online competition. Frankly you are nothing more than a necessary pain in the ass.
Very nice. In fact, almost enough info to become an e-book. A less scrupulous person than myself might boost it and do just that.
Anyway, I am not doing this to sell anything, except some adspace (hint) and help other beginners work toward their dream of being ranked #606,000 of 55,000,000 blogs. /sigh.


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Bittered Sling is a portfolio of high-quality, cocktail bitters and culinary extracts, using 100% fruit spirit from British Columbia, Canada, along with ethically-sourced ingredients and botanicals. Bittered Sling celebrates bartenders, their commitment to creative and thoughtful guest experiences, complimented with delicious cocktails. Bittered Sling's line up – available in several local and international markets – offers retail and wholesale products to inspire the professional and home bartender.
Originally marketed as a medicinal tonic, bitters are a concentration of select natural herbs, fruits and spices now used primarily as a flavouring agent for cocktail and culinary creations ranging from savoury to sweet. A common and indispensable tool of any bartender, bitters have increased in popularity thanks to the recent renaissance of classic cocktails.
The name Bittered Sling derives from the May 13, 1806 edition of The Balance, and Columbian Repository (Hudson, NY) that denotes a cocktail as "A stimulating liquor composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water and bitters. It is vulgarly called a bittered sling and is supposed to be an excellent electioneering potion inasmuch as it renders the heart stout and bold, at the same time that it fuddles the head."
By the dash or the drop, each creation offers an intricate range of complex flavours that perfectly accentuates food, spirits and zero-proof applications such as sparkling water, coffee, tea, hot chocolate or juices.
Since its inception, Bittered Sling has garnered local and international acclaim with aromatic labels such as Cascade Celery, Malagasy Chocolate and Kensington Aromatic Bitters - all of which were bestowed with gold medals at
the Beverage Testing Institute's 2014 International Review of Spirits. In 2013, the company was singled out as Producer/Supplier of the Year at the 24th annual Vancouver Magazine Restaurant Awards. Since 2011, both owners – Jonathan Chovancek and Lauren Mote – have also both been event partners and keynote speakers with Tales of the Cocktail, the world's premier cocktail festival, in New Orleans, Vancouver and Argentina.
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Kudos for Bittered Sling: Beverage Testing Institute International Review of Spirits Awards (2014): Gold: Kensington Dry Aromatic, Cascade Celery, Malagasy Chocolate
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Sealants are thin plastic coatings used to protect your child's back teeth. These teeth, which act as the main chewing surfaces, can easily trap bacteria and food particles that cause decay. Your back teeth can also be hard to clean through regular brushing and flossing. Dental sealants help promote good oral hygiene while acting as a protective shield. They are ideal for preventing decay on your child's newly grown permanent teeth or stopping decay from damaging primary teeth. Sealants are one of our easiest treatments.
Our skilled dentist and dental team at Great Lakes Dentistry can apply dental sealants in a matter of minutes. Dr. Shawn Van de Vyver will clean the tooth and use a gentle bonding liquid if necessary to create a texture to the tooth's surface. This promotes a stronger bond. The sealant is then painted onto the surface of the tooth and allowed to harden. We offer dental sealants in Shelby Township, Michigan, as part of our effort to protect your child's smile and promote good oral hygiene for a lifetime. While mostly used for children, some teenagers and adults may also qualify for sealants. If you would like more information about sealants, please call or visit our dental office today. We look forward to protecting your smile!
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Hungary set for fresh anti-Soros blitz• https://www.yahoo.com, AFP
The campaign would be to investigate public views on the "Soros plan", and would likely be launched next month, government spokesman Bence Tuzson told public radio, without giving further details.
Last week a top official in the ruling Fidesz party, Lajos Kosa, said that this "Soros plan" includes Europe accepting a million migrants per year and the demolition of Hungary's anti-migrant border fences.
Prime Minister Viktor Orban has regularly attacked the Hungarian-born Soros in the last year, calling him a "public enemy" for his alleged backing of uncontrolled mass immigration.
A national consultation earlier this year also focused on Soros, seen as a liberal bogeyman by Budapest who funds a raft of civil society groups in central and eastern Europe.


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Riverdale Country School, a private school in New York City, is installing tiles that convert footsteps into electrical energy.
The school says the installation is in the John R. Johnson Student Center, directly outside the school's cafeteria. It consists of eight ramped tiles, two LED boards that give information about the technology (and also light up when students step on the tiles) and other signs. A monitor displays the amount of energy produced every time the tiles are stepped on (as well as total yield), and a mobile phone charging stand powers smartphones entirely through footsteps.
The goal for this pilot project is mainly education, with some practicality in terms of phone charging. Student Zach Halem says the project started while he was working over the summer with Riverdale's Director of Plant & Sustainability, David Patnaude, on Riverdale's large-scale renovations.
"I had the idea to start my own sustainability project," says Zach. "I had heard of kinetic-energy harvesting tiles and learned that there had never been a permanent installation in a U.S. school."


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At least 14 people have been killed and 25 wounded during clashes in eastern Libya between armed groups loyal to official government and Islamist groups, two medical sources said Saturday.
The fighting, which was continuing on Saturday, erupted on Thursday in the town of Ajdabiya, the same day as Libya's warring factions signed a United Nations-brokered agreement to form a unity government. Western powers hope the deal will bring stability and help to combat a growing ISIS presence.
However, the agreement faces questions from critics about how representative the proposed government will be, and whether armed factions on the ground will obey the new government. Some brand it a U.N.-imposed deal.
Casualties in the Ajdabiya fighting included civilians or members of groups supporting the Libyan National Army, said the sources who asked not to be named. They added that casualties from the other side were not treated in the town's hospitals.
It was unclear whether the Islamist fighters were affiliated to ISIS.


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Ma Crush Monday: Heather Taylor of Heather Taylor Home
Simplicity in elegance is mastered with the visionary Heather Taylor. The California designer captures bliss at home in her eponymous collection. Click for more while she shares some motherhood favorites and personal snapshots as she answers #thesamethreequestions.
We were introduced to Heather by way of our dear friend, tastemaker extraordinaire Joanna Williams. At the time, Heather was a rising art gallery owner + blogger, penning stories on her unique food, style, home, flowers, entertaining, and travel finds. She has since become a mother of a radiant little girl and launched her namesake line of home goods and textiles, Heather Taylor Home. Inspired by her love of travel and eclectic entertaining style, her handmade pieces range from tea towels and table linens to scarves and baby blankets. A personal favorite is the gender-neutral plum baby blanket, befit for the sweetest homecoming or a charming shower gift. We're excited she took a moment to talk with us about her own elegant little family in Los Angeles.
1.PS: Tell us a bit what's behind your children's names:
Scarlett Jane, 1 year
HT: When I learned I was having a girl I was excited for many reasons, including the fact that I would get to name her Scarlett! It's a name that evokes such beauty to me. When I told people my plans for her name, a few friends said "You look like the mom of a Scarlett!" It immediately felt right. She just turned one and her name fits her like a glove. Her middle name is Jane, which feels like a moment of simplicity in between the romance of both her first name "Scarlett" and her last name "de Cordoba." I've clearly given this a little bit of thought.
2.PS: Can you share a few of your Motherhood Favorites?
HT: Some of our favorites include:
Taking her to gym class, which we always follow up with a mother/daughter lunch.
When she wakes up in the morning and we bring her into our bed for snuggles.
Dressing her in Bonpoint rompers and Makie hairpins
Reading to her, specifically I Love You Good Night
3. PS: Would you mind sharing a SCRIBBLE? (a doodle, a recipe, a poem- anything!)
For more of the window to the world of Heather Taylor, take a look at her blog or follow Heather Taylor Home on Instagram.


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OK onto a good old side plank. This may give you a welcome breather but you need to complete 45 seconds each side before moving on to the next exercise. Make sure your body alignment is straight and only ankles and forearms are on the floor. The resting arm should be at your side or if you want to make a little harder bring your hand to the back of your head.
It is highly recommended that your cardiovascular workouts last for at least 30 minutes a day. They should be performed no less than five days per week for fat burning. The key is to stay consistent. Results are never achieved overnight, so the best thing to do would be to stick with it. These types of workouts for abs do not have to be boring as some might imagine. You have the choice to alternate cycling, walking, running, jogging, dancing, or any other type of cardiovascular activity that interests you.
Your abs is just like any other muscle group in your body. Therefore, you need to work it in the same manner as you do with your other muscles. You need to give your abs hard and direct training with enough rest in between sessions. A good rule of thumb is to do another abs workout only when your abs is no longer sore from the previous session. You should also remember that the most effective way to work your abs involves not only a good workout routine, but also a good nutrition plan.
The purpose of setting goals is not to become the next Michael Phelps but to give you something measurable to strive for, to work hard to achieve. If you're determined to be able to complete 50 laps in 6 months, you will put in a lot more effort in the pool to achieve this. This will make you workout harder will will also be good for your abs.
In fact, here is a little secret most fitness trainers won't tell you. Sit ups are one of the least effective exercises you can do if you want to get ripped, washboard abs. Yes, I said it; so much for the Ab-Blaster 2500 and the endless series of crunches. It is best to do short, intense workouts 2-3 times a week. Keep your reps down to about 15 – 25 per exercise and do about 2- 4 sets. Focus on correct form and contracting your muscles throughout the movement; quality counts here much more than quantity.
This is another excellent exercise for your abs. To perform, lie down on a decline bench with your legs held secure at the top end. Hold a dumbbell or weight plate between your hands and position it just above your chest. Slowly roll your shoulders off the bench while pushing the small of your back down. Contract your abdominal muscles at the top of the movement while you exhale. Hold the contraction for one second and then slowly bring your shoulders back down. Remember to keep your elbows in throughout the movement and avoid using momentum to lift your shoulders up.
As you squeeze the lower portion of the stomach and push the lower back to the floor crunch up; hold this position for one second before returning to the floor. Repeat for ten repetitions, a tingling sensation in the lower abdominal muscles or upper region of the pelvis is normal.
If you answered the latter, you are way ahead of most people that are taken in by the lies of the pseudo-fitness hucksters who want to steal your hard earned money. You can buy every wacky piece of equipment and fat burning pill out there, do thousands of crunches and sit ups, read all the how-to books and magazines you can find.but if you don't start in the kitchen.you will only be wasting valuable time and money.


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A selection box of literary treats
In this final week of Christmas preparations, I have vacillated between ultra-efficiency and failure. I baked two Christmas cakes but missed the last-post deadline for sending greetings cards. I compiled a detailed list of gift books, matched to friends in the way that a restaurant matches wines to dishes, but I failed to locate all of the books. I did, however, manage to stumble across the perfect present for readers as a direct result of this.
Browsing through Dublin's book shops, it was gratifying to see them so busy, considering the lure of the less-crowded Amazon.com. Sure, there are downsides to real-life book shopping, like when the assistant tells you their database says they have three copies of the book you're looking for, but, sadly, they can't locate even one.
It might be in the Humour aisle, or you could try Biography, or most unexpectedly of all, the Mind, Body & Spirit section. Suddenly, Amazon looks most attractive.
However, I persisted and, finding myself in the non-fiction section, facing the periodicals, I was heartened to see Granta, The Paris Review, The Dublin Review, The Stinging Fly, McSweeney's and more lined up neatly beside each other.
And suddenly it struck me that these literary pick'n'mixes are treasure troves of hidden delights -- just the ticket for book lovers.
First of all, periodicals and anthologies suit our times perfectly. It's no secret our attention spans are getting shorter in our world of internet snippets and instant gratification. I sometimes get distracted before I reach the end of 140-character tweets; what better reading material for the modern man or woman than a collection of short stories, memoirs, poems and essays?
Secondly, these periodicals also offer a solution to the dilemma of picking a book for someone and hoping they will like it. It's about as difficult a task as guessing what sort of underwear someone might like. When it comes to it, literary tastes are entirely subjective and even if you know what a person has read and liked in the past, it can leave you none the wiser as to what they may wish to read next.
It is for this very reason that Amazon's suggested reads for me make me howl with laughter. Just because I bought the new-writing anthology Best American Sex Writing does not mean I would like to buy a sex guide, no, thank you very much.
This is where a collection like Granta or The Paris Review or, on home ground, The Stinging Fly or The Dublin Review, really come into their own. They're the adult version of a selection box.
Take the latest edition of Granta, particularly good value for money in my opinion, with offerings from giants of literature like Paul Auster, Stephen King, Don DeLillo and Will Self. Its theme is horror and that spans from real-life horror in Paul Auster's essay on the death of his mother to fictional terror from the master himself, Stephen King.
In this season's Paris Review, you will find two poems from Meghan O'Rourke, which you will read in the same amount of time it would take to read a few tweets but will percolate through your mind for considerably longer; an elegiac poem from our very own Paul Muldoon; and a collection of photobooth photographs taken in the 1930s.
This winter's The Stinging Fly is a particularly lovely collection of writers working on the theme of New York and includes a piece from Irish author Colum McCann and an intriguing handful of poems from fellow Irishman Nick Laird (also known as Mr Zadie Smith).
Meanwhile, in The Dublin Review, David Ralph takes his lead from Barbara Ehrenreich and anchors this winter's edition with a piece on the world of positive thinking. Diverse topics and writers. . . and all for the price (or less) of a novel.
I don't think anyone would be disappointed to receive such an anthology as a Christmas gift. Chances are, between the poetry, prose, essays and interviews, the recipient will find something they love.
Having said that, as with the classic selection box, there will always be the metaphorical finger of Fudge left unwanted in the otherwise pillaged tray, long into January.
Indo Review


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- February 27, 2006 | Change Your Life
- A Moveable Fiesta
Buenos Aires has become an expat haven like Paris in the twentiesexcept with girls in bikinis.
- June 6, 2005 | Feature
- The Mystery of Duane Reade
The aisles are an obstacle course, the staff moves at glacial speed, and the prices aren't even that low. So how did it become the only place you'd ever think to go for your tube of Aquafresh?