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Seven of the World's Most Beautiful Bike Routes
Whether your commuting daily or just heading out for a quick local ride at the weekend, riding the same routes day in day out can start to get tedious. And if you're not careful, the magic of those first few days on your trusty stead will soon disappear altogether.
Here we're going to make you dribble by introducing you to some of the best known cycling routes in the world, including a very famous one of our own.
1. La Route Verte (Green Way), Canada
Canada's La Route Verte is North America's longest cycling network, with over 5000km of connected trails and cycle paths. The routes take you through the beautiful Canadian province of Quebec, allowing you to sample its stunning cities, rivers, lakes and fjords.
The website has a detailed map and route planner complete with accommodation options and an official guide, allowing you to plan your itinerary down to the last detail. The sheer length of the route means this can be a proper adventure, with spectacular scenery to boot.
2. Carretera Austral (Route 7), Chile
Moving from North to South America, the Carretera Austral is the name given to Chile's Route 7; a 770 mile highway which runs from Puerto Montt to Villa O'Higgins through rural Patagonia.
The asphalt is usually described as rugged at best but the route cuts through a landscape of lakes, mountains and glaciers. Wild camping is easy along the route, with water plentiful, so is a great way to immerse yourself in Patagonia's beauty. Expect to spend 3-5 weeks in mostly traffic free cycle touring bliss.
3. Underground Railroad Bicycle Route (UGRR), United States of America
The Underground Railroad Bicycle Route is a 2,000 mile bicycle route from Mobile, Alabama to Owen Sound, Ontario. It loosely follows the Underground Railroad, a secret network of routes and safe houses used by African-American slaves to escape into Canada. Tracking mostly through flat farmlands and rolling hills, you can now ride America's legendary route to freedom, taking in the history as you do.
4. The road from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Traversing down the east coast, the long 1500+km route takes you from Vietnam's capital Hanoi to its largest city Ho Chi Minh City. There are buses and trains to take along the way if the length is a bit daunting, but experiencing the Vietnamese's distinct, shall we say, driving style and stunningly beautiful landscapes is a once in a lifetime experience.
5. Munda Biddi Trail, Western Australia
In the Noongar Aboriginal language, "Munda Biddi" means "path through the forest and it's certainly an apt description. The trail runs for over 1000km through largely unspoiled forests and bushland with mostly gentle terrain. The trail is managed by the Mundi Biddi Trail Foundation, whose website is packed with useful information including trail maps, trip planners and history. Along the way expect to see towering eucalyptus forests, Quokkas and the Australian ringneck, a native species of parrot.
6. Route du Comte Jean, Belgium/France
Belgium has an extensive cycle network and it's largely flat terrain means it's usually relatively easy on your legs. The 220km Route du Comte Jean takes you along country coastal roads, many closed to vehicular traffic, from Bruges down into northern France.
7. Lands End to John O'Groats, United Kingdom
Cycling the iconic 1450km route from Lands' End to John O'Groats, the furthest distance possible in the United Kingdom, is the cycle challenge to do in the UK. There's no 'official' route, but the many many guides and itineraries available take you through some of the UK's most picturesque landscapes, from the majestic Scottish highlands to the rugged Cornish coastline. Depending on your skill and fitness level, expect it to take between 9 and 13 days.
Whether you're taking on one of the challenges above or just trooping on with your daily commute, we have a fantastic range of cycling deals and offers here at Zohos. You can find discount codes for everything from new bikes to bike insurance to all manor of cycling accessories. Check out our cycling category for all the latest deals.


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Dancing to… Picante
Dear gancho readers,
No tango can be danced same twice…
In these series, we select a song and share with you few videos of performances on it by different dancers.
When the first sun is smiling, the flowers start waving and the hearts are ready to spice things up, what is better than a cheerful milonga? :
"Picante" by Rodolfo Biagi, (1941)
Which of the below isn't firing you up?
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Hello everyone! We are now updating the website on the super fast computors and using wonderful internet connections of England, which means you will doubtless be inundated with news of the trip!! So, on the final Saturday of the trip, we took the four sponsored boys to meet their younger sisters Dama, Karembo, Amina and Agnes at another children's home called Riziki. Riziki is situated further up the coastline in a rural area near Kilifi town. The journey there only took around half an hour since we were lucky and managed to find a large bus which didn't stop too often! The boys were pretending it was all perfectly normal and that they were just too cool for words...but were clearly secretly thrilled by the big bus and the speed they were moving at; craning their necks to look out of the window and pointing and chattering excitedly as we passed recognisable places near their homeland.
We arrived at the stop and walked down the track to Riziki, the boys exclaiming at the size of the place! Its a very large children's home with more than 80 children staying there and a large farm and a nursery school on site. The boys met with their sisters and I got my first chance to see the girls again since i took them to Riziki a year ago! I must say all of us developed very watery eyes to see the family meeting up again and the excitement of the children to swap stories about their new home.
The boys had been given some sweets before we left for Riziki, and without our knowledge had quietly slipped them into their pockets, so when we arrived they pulled them out and immediately began to share them out among the girls, bringing yet another tear to my eye!
Charo, being the eldest and quite a thoughtful sort of child was a bit apprehensive at first, but once Rich had given him a digital camera and the title of official photographer he was in his element, showing his sisters photos of themselves and feeling extremely important in his role in 'teacher' of how to use a camera!! This means that many of our photos of Riziki are complete with added extras such as small fingers over the lens and lots of shots of the floor, but we did manage to take a few sneaky ones of our own for you to look at.
The girls are all doing really well, being in the kindergarten classes at home at the minute and clearly get on brilliantly with their teacher, whom they called over excitedly to meet their brothers. The manager of the home knew the boys immediately as she recognised the resemblance between the family straight away, and seemed to know the girls very well indeed.
We left many of the clothes which had been donated and were left over from Mtopanga School there with the manager to distribute to the children who needed them most at the time in the home, all of the items will be shared fairly amongst the girls and boys there, adding another 80 children to our running total of children touched by your gifts while we were out there!
It was a wonderful day. An absolute joy to bring them together again after so long, and to encourage a regular link between the homes which should allow them to be in contact with each other all the time.
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See the truth behind what's holding women back at work
From Lean In to #Girlboss to Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office, women are told that if they want to succeed at work, they need to fix themselves. Lean in, don't lean out. Be a fighter and a rule-breaker to be a #Girlboss. Stop being nice and start acting like a man.
But now Michelle King — gender equality expert and Head of The Global Innovation Coalition for Change at UN Women — is calling BS on books and programs that tell women they need to change to be successful. She has seen over and over again, through her partnerships with major Fortune 500 companies like HP, SAP, and General Electric and her work with women nationwide, that the tired advice of fixing women isn't fixing anything. The truth is that workplaces are gendered — they were designed by men for men — and unless you're Don Draper, there are hidden barriers in place that are holding you back.
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In this book, King reveals the hidden factors that women encounter at work every day, but don't even see. Because of ingrained gender stereotypes, women who speak up or assert themselves are seeing as pushy. Women who ask for a pay raise are difficult. Women who spend hours networking don't get the same career benefits as men do. Unlike men, women cannot just go to work, do their jobs and expect to advance. Fixing women isn't the answer — women aren't broken. Women are capable, innovative, team players, and exceptional leaders. Women deserve workplaces that support, enable and encourage them to succeed.
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Sunday, December 28, 2008
Latest Art Work
I know I just posted yesterday, but I've been excited about my latest artwork and wanted to give you all a taste.
The first is a project we had to do for my application preparation course. The idea was to make up a news story and create a sort of cartoon expressing it. Mine was the First Underwater Nudist Resort. I used water colors and ink.
This is an illustration to the book Jane Eyre. It's the scene where Mr. Rochester examines Jane's extraordinary art work. Here my medium was my favorite Copic markers. I achieved many of the deeper colors by mixing two markers, Mr. Rochester's vest for example is a combination of green and purple.
My latest piece for my famous portfolio is a cookie. I was inspired by the Christmas cookie decorating session with my friends Lisa and Claire. It took several atempts to get a good sheet of cookie, and in fact the one I ended up using is broken in two. I was really satisfied with the calmer colors I got by mixing the rather garish food coloring. It was my mom's idea to use marzipan for rocks, and Paul Hugh's idea to make a sand castle. During the creation of the cookie everybody kept passing by and eating bits of frosting and spare cookies. I'm surprised it survived the night with my dog on the lose (entire bags of Swedish Fish have been known to dissapear, as well as plates off cookies left ungaurded on the table).
Well, thanks for reading, hope you enjoyed looking at my latest creations!
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awesome job! (jonny says he won't charge you for the idea... it's his gift to you this christmas.) my favorite parts on your cookie are the waves breaking on the beach and the rocks. you did a great job on that. i really like the idea of the under water nudest colony and i love the reporter. really cool.ReplyDelete
Very good Lucy! I love the cookie art! I hope the art school likes it as much as we all do! You are SO talented!!ReplyDelete
Hey, the cookie turned out really cool! And of course your other drawings are AWESOME too! Good job!ReplyDelete
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no way lucy!! that's so cool. thanks for sharing it!!ReplyDelete
Sounds like your pieces are really cool. My computer won't let me see the pictures for some reason. Hope you continue to work hard at it because you definently have the talent. Sounded like you had a Wonderful Christmas and by sleeping by your tree Christmas Eve just proves that you are still a kid at heart.ReplyDelete


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Ever since Walt Disney began charming audiences with animations of Micky Mouse all those decades ago, Disney animated films have become a pop culture phenomenon. With dozens upon dozens of iconic characters bursting into the world of Disney animation, it's no surprise then that they have begun taking on lives of their own thanks to millions of dedicated fans who grew up with them.
While Disney's stories rarely include the relationship dramas of other sprawling franchises, fans have taken it upon themselves to reimagine childhood favorites and new modern icons in various new pairings. These creative ships are often cross-ships, bringing together characters from different universes and exploring the possibilities. Thanks to the creative liberty that comes with fandom, many Disney enthusiasts have also made a point of increasing LGBTQ representation in their work by producing work featuring same-gender characters in love.
In order to be considered for the list, the pairing must be romantically non-canonical. Of course, this is not meant to be an exhaustive compilation of the most popular ships in the Disney fandom, and omission from the list doesn't mean the ship is unappreciated by any means.
Here are 20 Wild Fan Redesigns Of Unexpected Disney Couples.
20 Moana and Ariel
If you think about it, Moana and Ariel as a romantic couple totally makes sense! Moana's been drawn to the sea for years, whereas Ariel has been longing to walk on land, even going so far as to trade her voice for a pair of legs.
Maybe if they'd been in the same universe, their fates would have been just a little less rocky. Ariel could show Moana the wonders of the water, guiding the Polynesian princess as she makes her way to restore the heart of Te Fiti. On the other hand, Moana is strong-willed and puts her foot down, refusing to compromise for what she believes in, a characteristic that follows the recent trend of more independent role models for young girls.
Moana would surely point out how sacrificing Ariel's voice to be with a man she barely knows isn't exactly the most logical choice in the world.
As Tumblr user and artist Curioscurio's depiction of this unexpected couple shows, the two make an irresistibly adorable pair. Imagine the pair simply floating in the ocean during sunset, perhaps braiding each other's impossibly perfect hair as their animal sidekicks bond over their stubbornness and love for adventure and the unknown.
19 Quasimodo and Rapunzel
Despite being manipulated by Frollo and ridiculed by almost everyone else for basically his entire life, the titular Hunchback of Notre-Dame, Quasimodo, seems to have an endless well of gentleness. Even when the woman he loves falls for another man, he still greets them with love and joy rather than malice and jealousy.
Rapunzel from Tangled is in a similar situation. She's essentially kept hostage by an abusive mother figure who only cares about using Rapunzel for her hair, yet Rapunzel somehow manages to be open and generous with her heart, even with all the toxicity.
Joanna the Mad captures the beautiful hypothetical relationship, showing how they could spend time together. Being held captive for so long has made both of them yearn for adventure, yet they've also developed some more quiet hobbies in their captivity. In their time together, Quasimodo and Rapunzel could travel far and wide, exploring a world denied to them. They could also stay indoors, carving figurines or painting - like the gentle and artistic spirits they are. And if Rapunzel's still stuck in her tower during this hypothetical relationship, Quasimodo definitely wouldn't have a problem scaling the tower, with or without her hair to help.
18 Ursula and Gaston
Less hair-braiding, more scheming and plotting. Ursula and Gaston, seen here as drawn by Robono, would make a beautifully wicked and wickedly beautiful pair, a la Descendants, perhaps. Ursula convinces Ariel to trade her voice in so she can win over Prince Eric over the course of three days, driving a hard bargain. Ursula then transforms herself into a conventionally attractive young woman who vies for Eric's attention in order to ensure Ariel's failure.
Given how Gaston seems to just be attracted to pretty women with no concern for their morals, it's not hard to imagine him falling for Ursula transformed in her human persona.
Going by how narcissistic and aggressively masculine he is, Gaston clearly relishes the power he has in his village, whereas Ursula craves to rule the ocean. Maybe he could help her win over potential new subjects, and she could give him a hand with her sorcery.
Plus, considering how Gaston's son Gil ends up working with Ursula's daughter Uma and her pirate crew, it makes sense that Gaston and Ursula are at least on good terms in the universe of Descendants. If they're good neighbors and their kids are buds, there's always the chance for love in the air, Parent Trap style.
17 Lilo and Boo
A mind-blowingly inventive Tumblr thread envisions a future in which Lilo and Boo grow up and become college roommates, and Brittajj26 drew these grown-up versions of Lilo and Boo!
As a fan noted in the original post, the two would get along swimmingly as roommates, given how unabashedly quirky they are. Boo wouldn't think twice about calling Stitch a puppy, that's for sure. Because Lilo grows up with an alien named Stitch for a best friend and Boo grew up with chilling with Monsters Inc. in her closet, neither of them would question the other when they finally talk about their odd upbringings that they could never confide in anyone else. Stitch might be a little aggressive towards Mike and Sulley at first, but seeing how loving they are to their little found family, Stitch is sure to develop a soft spot for them.
That said, Boo plus Lilo would probably give Nani a major headache—it's hard to imagine that they would ever truly outgrow their childlike wonder and propensity for adventure, attributes that make them so lovable in the first place. But then again, Nani could probably relieve some of that stress by finding an unexpected love of her own.
16 Elsa and Hans
After manipulating the royal sisters as much as he did in the movie, Hans has got some serious redemption ahead of him if he's to end up marrying her sister Elsa, as depicted by PrincessofCorona. Plus, the guy tries to terminate Elsa towards the end of the movie! Nonetheless, the dreamy Prince Charming persona that Hans puts on for the first half of the film has inspired many fans to reimagine him with a redemption arc, or in an alternate universe in which he isn't a treacherous plotter and remorseless heartbreaker.
As one of the princes of the Southern Isles, he'd be a good match for Elsa in terms of status, should her marital options be restricted by her being the reigning Queen of Arendelle.
In an alternate timeline in which the pair could work out, Hans would probably be much less power-hungry than he is in the movie— and even if he does want to have a bit of power and agency, being married to a queen could give him some royal responsibility as well.In a redemption arc, Hans would have to get out of prison first, presumably for quite a long time given his attempt at regicide. Perhaps Elsa grants a kingdom-wide pardon, and humbled by his experience, Hans uses his newfound freedom as a chance to reinvent himself.
15 Ariel and Esmeralda
In Ariel's iconic "I Want" song, "Part of Your World", the little mermaid talks about wanting to see humans dancin, so who better to pair her with than the Hunchback of Notre-Dame's Esmeralda?
The kind-hearted and noble Romani dancer is quick on her feet and sharp with her tongue, calling for social justice and equality for people cast to the margins of society. So not only could Esmealda teach Ariel how to dance, like in Disney Femslash Comics' rendering, Esmeralda would also appeal to Ariel's more rebellious side.
Ariel turns out to be a fiercely protective mother, as seen in the sequel to The Little Mermaid, doing everything she can to shield her daughter Melody from danger. She's also down to help the little guy, reaching a hand out to an orphaned merboy in the TV series.
Ariel and Esmeralda would certainly make a formidable pair with a strong sense of right and wrong, fighting for their futures and the futures of complete strangers. With Ariel as playful as she is, she could provide a respite for Esmeralda from societal pressures as well as give her a hand with all that princess privilege, while Esmeralda could help Ariel channel her rebellious streak into something more productive.
14 Gaston and Le Fou
The live-action reimagining of Beauty and the Beast generated a lot of buzz last year, not only because it was a major remake with a star-studded cast, but also because it promised to deliver an explicitly gay character, Le Fou, with an "exclusively gay moment" towards the end. However, once the film came out, reactions were polarised. There has been criticism of how the character's orientation was handled in the movie, but fans such as DarkButterflyOfNight still celebrate the 2017 film's decision to make Le Fou gay.
Even though Le Fou doesn't end up with Gaston in either the animated movie or the live-action one, plenty of fans still support the couple, which brings to mind director Bill Condon's remark that Le Fou wants to be Gaston and wants to kiss him, too.
Maybe in an alternate universe in which Gaston survives his fall, he could do some serious introspection and re-evaluate his life.
Gaston could come to the conclusion that the best person in his life has always been by his side.
Hopefully, in this alternatte timeline, he learns to treat Le Fou better, too, instead of dismissing him as a bumbling fool of a sidekick.
13 Rapunzel and Belle
Another potential good mate for Rapunzel is the bookish Belle, like in this piece by Punziella. In the opening of Tangled, Rapunzel mentions that she reads in her tower, a pastime that transports her beyond the walls when she's physically still stuck there. Belle would give her some amazing book recommendations, and be down to discuss everything at length, entertaining Rapunzel even if she still can't leave the tower.
If Rapunzel is free in this hypothetical relationship, they would definitely go an adventures as well. Aafter all, Belle is constantly yearning for something bigger than her small provincial town, so a voyage into the unknown with the wonderfully curious Rapunzel would be a treat!
Let's be real: Belle ending up with her literal captor, the Beast, isn't exactly the most empowering ending one could hope for, even if the moral of the story is not to judge a book by its cover. Rapunzel would be a good companion for Belle as they both come to terms with their former captivity. If Belle still wants to luxury of the Beast's library and his servant's feasts, being with Rapunzel would provide her with a treasure trove of books and other luxuries for life, since Rapunzel is a princess by birth!
12 Lady Tremaine and Maleficent
As the popular Descendants franchise points out, even villains deserve true love and happily ever after, and that includes classic antagonists Maleficent and Lady Tremaine (also known as Cinderella's evil stepmother).
Based on the 1959 animated movie, Maleficent places a dark curse on Aurora, all because she wasn't invited to the christening of the newborn princess, which is pretty petty and extreme.
While most people might not understand the extremity of her actions, Lady Tremaine may have a better grasp on Maleficent's reasons for cursing Sleeping Beauty.
Lady Tremaine is poised and passive aggressive, to say the least. Every torment she forces Cinderella to go through is cold and calculated, and she is adept at manipulation, which means she's probably good at putting herself in others' shoes in order to anticipate their next move, in a twisted sort of way.
Lady Tremaine could also potentially help reign in Maleficent's temper and impulsiveness, minimizing the damage that Maleficent leaves in her wake and helping her become more efficient in her reign as the fairy queen of evil. Maleficent could then use her magic to aid Lady Tremaine whenever Cinderella's Fairy Godmother comes around.
They'd be a truly formidable duo determined to get their happy ending, like in this sketch by Paige Illustration, even at the cost of others.
11 Moana and Nani
Sure, Nani says in her diary that she likes David's butt and fancy hair, but you know who else has great hair, even with all that ocean humidity and unrelenting sunshine? Moana!
Since they both live by the water, it's not hard to imagine a meet cute between Moana and Nani like this one by Disney Femslash Comics, bonding over their love for the sea. Moana could help Nani learn to relax, even with the responsibility of taking care of her precious little sister Lilo, and Nani could help Moana learn to develop the maturity needed to be a leader even further. Since Moana is an only child, she could also be like a second older sister to Lilo and help babysit her when Nani needs to work, thus expanding their little but beautiful family.
Moana's hung out with gods before, so meeting Jumba, Peakly, and Stitch surely wouldn't be that big of a shock. In fact, the lovable aliens might even become Nani and Moana's number one supporter and try to get them together with the help of Lilo, Parent Trap style.
Besides, just think of all the adorable shenanigans Moana and Lilo would be up to! Moana would definitely keep Lilo out of trouble.
10 Belle and Mulan
A Belle and Mulan and Star Wars crossover? Yes, please! CancerSyndromEdits reimagines Belle as a Jedi and Mulan as a senator in this incredible piece of fan art.
At first, one might think to reverse the roles, since Mulan is a soldier and Belle is a bookworm, but having Belle be the Jedi adds an interesting dynamic between the two.
Maybe in this alternate universe, Belle is part of the generation of Padawans taken from her family to train as a Jedi because of her high midi-chlorian count. But the truth is, she just wants to leave the Jedi and lead a quiet life with the love of her life, Mulan. On the other hand, Mulan serves in the Galactic Senate but wishes she could do something more tangible, fight on the frontlines in the battle for the fate of the galaxy. Look at all that dramatic tension!
Maybe Mulan decides to dress as a man to hide her identity more thoroughly as she ventures out to the battlefield (since women also serve in the Star Wars universe anyway). With her love's life— and the galaxy— at stake, Belle can't simply turn her back on the Order, knowing that this is the best way to ensure Mulan's safety. The possibilities of this crossover are endless.
9 Megara and Jasmine
Megara is a damsel in distress who can handle the situation on her own. Jasmine is a strong-willed princess who is not a prize to be won. Together, they'd absolutely be on the same page regarding their autonomy, and understand that they don't need men to come to their rescue when they're in trouble. After all, they've been disappointed by men before.
Jasmine is obligated to marry a prince just because she's a princess, and Aladdin basically lies to Jasmine for most of their time together. On the other hand, Meg sells her soul to Hades in order to revive her boyfriend who was in the Underworld, only for him to leave Meg trapped with Hades when he runs off with another girl.
In their crossover, Jasmine could be wandering out on the streets to take a breather from the stifling obligations of palace life, leading her to meet Meg, who is out doing Hades bidding. Given how fearlessly vocal they are with their discontent and their unhappiness, they'd no doubt end up commiserating over their disappointing experiences with the men in their lives. After several late night meetings, like the one portrayed by Disney Femslash Comics, they might begin falling for each other.
8 Jim and Anastasia
Because Disney has acquired the rights to Anastasia, the titular character is now technically a Disney princess, too!
ANRomanova has created a seamless image of two troubled teens gazing into each other's eyes. Abandoned by his father as a young child, Jim is raised by his single mother Sarah, who is busy running the family inn. Jim is left to his own devices, wreaking havoc with his rocket-powered sailboard when he's not helping with the family business. He eventually embarks on an adventure to find a lost treasure.
Anastasia is in a similar boat - or perhaps, on a similar sailboard. Orphaned and separated from her grandmother as a child, Anastasia— known as Anya— struggles to recall her past and her birth family. She then travels to Saint Petersburg and eventually Paris, leaving behind the isolated orphanage that she's known for all her life.
Their willingness to venture into the unknown for a better future would make Anastasia and Jim a great pair.
In addition, having someone with a similar background would help them relate with each other. They'd be understanding and sympathetic as they each come to terms with their own difficult past, and forge a hopeful new future together.
7 Rey and Mulan
Now that Lucasfilm is part of Disney, Rey's on the list, too! Yes, the Jedi Code prohibits romantic attachments, but following the theme of The Last Jedi, maybe it's time to hit the refresh button. After all, Luke Skywalker doesn't strictly follow the Code in the original trilogy either, and he becomes one of the greatest Jedi ever known nonetheless. So there's really no reason why Rey couldn't get some crossover love with Mulan, another fierce feminist fighter.
They both fight with staffs and (space laser) swords, and neither have trouble holding their own even when facing down the most menacing men. Both display great loyalty and love for their friends and comrades, even if they haven't known them for very long.
In this story, Mulan could be a Force-sensitive girl from an Outer Rim planet who meets Rey through the Resistance. They could spar together, helping each other become better protectors of peace, eventually falling in love as they take down the First Order. In their downtime, they could nuzzle sweetly like in Nikki-frost's sketch or do each other's hair. Sure, Mulan makes top knots (and makeup removal) look super easy, but an extra pair of hands can't hurt!
6 Moana and Merida
They're from the opposite ends of the earth, but Moana and Merida could make a strong pair if they ever met. They're both grounded young women determined to shape their own destinies no matter the obstacles put on their paths.
Moana defies her parents' wishes, venturing beyond the reef in order to find more fish for her island, which has been stricken by a blight. Moana's devotion to the welfare of her community would appeal to Merida, who shows a similar commitment to her family and a willingness to learn about leadership.
Moana definitely shows more guts and mettle in her movie than Merida's suitors from her neighboring clans do in Brave.
Plus, having such strong familial connections would provide a solid support network even as they go through the inevitable ups and downs of any kind of relationship.
Merida could help Moana learn how to defend herself better by teaching her how to use a bow and arrow, like in this piece by Daglout. In addition, having access to both a camakau and a horse means Moana and Merida's wild adventures would no longer be limited by geography. Merida's three little brothers would definitely tag along for the ride.
5 Jim and Dimitri
Anastasia isn't the only 20th-century Russian fans want to wind up with Jim from Treasure Planet. Madam-Lulu has reimagined an alternate universe in which Dimitri and Jim go to an orphanage and adopt a baby boy (who is actually baby Tarzan in this image).
The roguish and charming Dimitri is a former servant boy who helps Anastasia and her grandmother Marie escape from the siege on the Catherine Palace. Later on, Dimitri becomes a scoundrel who attempts to claim the money rewarded for the safe return of Anastasia by finding a lookalike to present to the royal family.
With Dimitri's mischievous streak, it's easy to see how Jim would be attracted to someone like him, even if his occupation is less than legitimate. Not only is Jim abandoned by his birth father, but he escapes with his mother when a crew of pirates destroy their family inn in pursuit of the holographic map leading to Treasure Planet. Dimitri has no known family (at least, not in the movie), and he's one of only three known survivors from the siege during the Russian Revolution.
Much like the hypothetical relationship with Anastasia, Jim's relationship with Dimitri could also deepen due to this shared history of loss and trauma.
4 Mulan and Jasmine
Mulan and Jasmine are both women who strive to make lives for themselves despite being stifled by gender roles imposed on them, so it's quite easy to see how they'd hit it off, like in this piece by BirdBlinderDraws.
Sure, you could argue that Mulan disguising herself as a man is similar to Aladdin's deception, but Jasmine would probably be more sympathetic to Mulan's motivation. After all, Mulan joins the war effort against the Huns in order to keep her aging father safe, and since Jasmine loves the sultan despite their disagreements, she'd surely appreciate Mulan's care for her father.
Mulan might be in awe of the way Jasmine speaks her mind, even without hiding behind the persona of a man. With Mulan's prowess as a soldier, Jasmine might be able to roam the streets more freely instead of being confined to the palace for her safety.
Even though Mulan isn't technically royalty, the fact that Jasmine marries Aladdin in canon is an indication that royal status doesn't really matter in the end for the royal family of Agrabah. As a bonus, Mushu, Cri-Kee, and Rajah would be quite the trio of sidekicks as the pair kicks some patriarchal butt.
3 Jane and Amelia (Tarzan and Treasure Planet)
Although neither of them are part of the core Disney princesses gang, Jane and Amelia still hold a special place in the hearts of fans, including Frozen-chica.
In Tarzan, Jane joins her father Professor Porter's travels in order to study gorillas, and ends up staying with Tarzan and her newfound family of gorillas.
Given how adventurous Jane is, she and Captain Amelia from Treasure Planet are an obvious match made in heaven.
Amelia is the well-respected captain of the RLS Legacy, leading a motley crew of cyborgs and anthropomorphic animals on their hunt for a legendary treasure. Jane would probably be in awe of the way Amelia steers the Legacy, piloting the ship through the stars and holding her own as the only woman on board. Amelia on the other hand wouldn't even think twice about stopping Jane from her own escapades and excavations, knowing full well the thrill that comes with exploration.
Both of them are from movies that focus on the male protagonists' adventures, so by teaming up, they could totally go on adventures of their own without worrying about what constitutes proper lady etiquette. Maybe they could become pioneers in intergalactic fieldwork, studying alien life forms with Jane's incredible empathy and Amelia's fearless leadership!
2 Jane and Kida
Another pairing involving Jane is with Kida, princess of Atlantis, depicted here by Vintagequeer-Oceansoul. As with Amelia, pairing Jane with Kida, a character from a science fantasy film, opens up a whole world of intriguing possibilities.
Jane's inquisitive nature would surely make her open to learning about Atlantean culture as much as she can, soaking up all that knowledge like a sponge. Much like Jane, Kida is curious and kind, healing Milo's wound and welcoming him to Atlantis within moments of meeting him. At the same time, Kida doesn't hesitate to punch Mole when he whispers something offensive to her, something that Jane would certainly appreciate as much as Audrey and Dr Sweet.
In this Tarzan-Atlantis crossover, Jane could be an explorer searching for the lost city of Atlantis who then falls in love with the beautiful and protective Princess Kida.
As smart as Jane is, it's not hard to imagine that she could also help Kida decipher the ancient Atlantean written language, much like Milo in the original movie. Maybe this time, though, Jane could choose a more trustworthy crew of explorers to tag along with her, lest they end up manipulated and betrayed by yet another vain, materialistic man like Rourke or Clayton.
1 Mulan and Tiana
Tiana is a grounded and pragmatic young woman with some cynical tendencies, making a solid plan with concrete steps to open her own restaurant. Mulan can be idealistic and impulsive, running off in the middle of the night to train as a solider without really thinking through the logistics of her plan. Together, they could balance each other out while bringing out the best in each other.
In yet another stunning piece by Disney Femslash Comics, Mulan is reimagined as a soldier visiting Tiana's restaurant in New Orleans before going off to war. Judging by the coffee carafe, this alternate universe is set closer to modern times, and with both characters in America, this brings in the possibility to explore the role of race in both of their journeys as young women. While their experiences with racism would by no means be identical, they could definitely connect and relate as they find their way through a white patriarchal society.
Mulan isn't exactly shown to be great at domestic tasks, so it would be cute to have her learn to cook from Tiana.
In return, Tiana could learn a thing or two about self-defense from Mulan, so that she can defend herself better if she ever finds herself on the run from another witch doctor.
Do you have any unexpected Disney pairings you love? Share them with us in the comments below!


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Greetings indie developers ! :)
Just published my first game last night on android playstore. I made it with unity, took almost 2 months so its not that good but I am really happy I managed to get to this point. Unity is so freaking awesome ! I love it, Unity just changed my whole perspective about the gamedev industry! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ECLIPLAY.CrazyMacs


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Winged Sapphires
Winged Sapphires are special collectible items that will give you a 2% discount when purchasing upgrades for Skylanders on The Dread-Yacht. One Winged Sapphire is located in each chapter of the Story Mode, and sometimes one more can be found between the chapters on The Dread-Yacht.
|Chapter 1
|Forgotten Path
|Chapter 2
|The Last Stand
|After Chapter 2
|The Dread-Yacht (Deck)
|Chapter 3
|Shadow Grove
|Chapter 4
|Loading Platform 3
|Chapter 5
|Chilled Bowl
|After Chapter 5
|The Dread-Yacht (Crow's Nest)
|Chapter 6
|Vault Inner Workings
|Chapter 7
|Isle of the Wilikins
|Chapter 8
|Crumbling Edge
|Chapter 9
|Mechanized Whirlygig
|Chapter 10
|The Spectral Dreadnaught
|Chapter 11
|Utility Deck
|Chapter 12
|Razor Box
|Chapter 13
|Trial of Courage: Spiders
|After Chapter 13
|The Dread-Yacht (Game Room)
|Chapter 14
|The Machine
|After Chapter 14
|The Dread-Yacht (Crane Deck)
|Chapter 15
|Batterson's Stovetop
|Chapter 16
|The Bomb Hole
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Rating - 2
Cast – Rajkummar Rao, Kriti Kharbanda
Director – Ratnaa Sinha
Genre – Romantic Drama
Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana deals with Satyendra aka Sattu (Rajkummar Rao) and Aarti (Kriti Kharbanda) who meet for a proposed arranged marriage and fall in love in the process. On the night of their marriage, an unexpected turn of events turns their world upside down -- SPOILERS AHEAD.
The bride runs away! Why? Because she wants to pursue her dreams. This reminds me of Badrinath Ki Dulhaniya, to be very honest.
Set in the backdrop of India's civil services, Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana explores the challenges that Satyendra and Aarti face as a middle-class couple in India -- corruption, dowry.
Shot in Kanpur and Lucknow, the first half of the film is so long that I was sleepy! Second half (4-5 years later), Rajkummar wants to take revenge on Kriti for breaking his heart. Really?
Rajkummar Rao's acting is on point. The man is genius with his sincerity and dedication for acting. One can easily fall in love with his character.
Talking about Kriti, well, the lady is only a pretty face and I kept wondering when will her smiling expression change in the entire film! And guess what? Even when she cried, it felt like she was smiling.
Rajkummar Rao and a strong supporting cast — Alka Amin, Manoj Pahwa, Vipin Sharma, K K Raina, Govind Namdeo — have done complete justice to the film.
A few scenes were funny and relatable but you will easily forget them as the overall execution of the film is a disaster.
The story line - bland. Bollywood has seen a lot of runaway brides. The climax is predictable. Moving on to the music, it does not blend in any of the situations and look forced. This film actually looks like an extended version of Bareilly Ki Barfi.
Why did Rajkummar Rao say yes to such a script, we wonder. He gave his best but the script is a total failure here.
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Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Tyranny
In a step which brings the United States closer to government totalitarianism, the Supreme Court has ignored the US Constitution by allowing municipalities to confiscate private property for commercial adventures. Liberal activism among lower courts has been prevalent, but today the Supreme Court has joined the activist movement and declared the Constitution null and void.
Supreme Court Rules Cities May Seize Homes
Cities may bulldoze people's homes to make way for shopping malls or other private development, a divided Supreme Court ruled Thursday, giving local governments broad power to seize private property to generate tax revenue.
"The message of the case to cities is yes, you can use eminent domain, but you better be careful and conduct hearings"
When money is involved, a hearing is a worthless waste of time. This torrid circle of greed is the most blatant act of judicial intrusion I have seen in my lifetime. The Contractors give to the politicians. The politicians select the judges. The politicians take your land and give it to the Contractor, all the while protected by the 'law'. The politicians gain more tax revenue. The Contractor make loads of cash. And now they all have Supreme Court cover.
Sandra Day O'Conner has endeared little support from me (not that it matters), but today I must say that I have gained a bit of respect for her.
"The specter of condemnation hangs over all property," O'Connor wrote. "Nothing is to prevent the state from replacing any Motel 6 with a Ritz-Carlton, any home with a shopping mall, or any farm with a factory."
From the US Constitution: The Fifth Amendment states; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
'Private use' isn't even addressed. The whole notion that the government may take ones land and give it to another seems so absurd that I doubt anyone thought there was a need to address it. Well, there certainly is now. A Constitutional Amendment is currently the only way to protect citizens of this country from commercial interests and greedy politicians. So before all of the anti-Capitalists come out of the woodwork to say 'I told ya so!' lets review exactly who the culprits are.
John Paul Stevens
David H. Souter
Ruth Bader Ginsburg (This should fall right in line with her socialist ideology)
Anthony Kennedy
Stephen G. Breyer
This is the LIBERAL side of the Supreme Court. Not one more anti-Capitalist Democrat should spout off about corporate greed following this decision. Look at what the left has slapped us with. Government sponsored corporate greed. I hear a lot of talk about tyranny around the world. I guess these five did not think that we had enough of it on the home front.


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WHERE: Tri-Tone
WHERE: Tri-Tone
Ahhhhhh Girl Friend, how you continue to make me happy. Since transitioning from Elusive Little Comments into Exploding Head Syndrome, there have been a handful of artists who I feel are particularly special. Girl Friend are one of those artists. Ever since hearing their debut single Stop last year we have continued to be blown away by every single thing they release and now with new single Poison out, I might have to think about proposing soon.
Having already released an EP in the form of Arrive Alone, Leave Alone earlier this year I thought Girl Friend would be finished with their output for 2015 but Poisonhas come out of nowhere, and luckily it is a doozy. Deep, deep bass synths pair up with luscious bright synths to create another modern take on the instrumentals of the 80's, and once again frontman Amory delivers vocal hooks aplenty for this new track.
Poison is easily the most layered track Girl Friend have produced as it is full of synthesisers doing their own thing while they display their talent in keeping it altogether. There are so many hooks present, and all of the twists and turns make this song sound like a really enjoyable case of food poisoning. It's incredible. Stream the track below, and for more music, free downloads and interviews check out Exploding Head Syndrome on Facebook and Twitter.


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Great to see how much Historic Heart's plants have grown in the past 6 months - thanks to the great work of Toby Whittington's team at Green World Revolution (GWR). Historic Heart engaged GWR to take care of our plants and planter boxes - and in the process we have created 2 jobs, for Edward and Jess.
GWR is a not for profit social enterprise, growing jobs for the unemployed, providing pathways to sustainable livelihoods for people who are suffering from long-term unemployment.
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Pinal County Sheriff's Office is asking San Tan Valley residents to be on the alert after a male suspect attempted to lure a child into his SUV.
The incident occurred Nov. 7 in the North Pecan Creek neighborhood near Gantzel and Ocotillo Roads, PCSO said.
At 3:45 p.m. Nov. 7, an 11-year-old girl was walking with a friend near a park in the neighborhood when a man, driving a white SUV, pulled up next to them, PCSO said in a release.
"The man told the girl that her brothers were in a serious accident and she needed to go with him. The child asked the man what the 'code word' was, but he did not know it and drove off," according to the release.
"Kudos to the parents of this child for having a code word and talking to their children about stranger-danger," PCSO Sheriff Mark Lamb said in the release.
"We hope by putting this out, it will encourage parents to have that conversation and create a plan with their children, so they know what to do if they are in that situation," he said.
The suspect covered most of his face with his hand while talking to the girl to conceal any identifying features. He is described as a white male, possibly in his 40s, with a short beard. The SUV was described as possibly similar to a Ford Explorer, PCSO said.
Children in the neighborhood say they have seen the SUV in the neighborhood, circling the park several times a day, according to the release.
Anyone with information on the incident should call PCSO at 520-866-5111.
The Queen Creek Independent publishes a daily newsletter and website. A print edition is mailed each month to 24,000 homes.


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Thursday, October 13, 2011
Halloween Kits
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You already know I think these are cute. But just looking at yours makes me glad I decided to actually stick with her paper this time.ReplyDelete
I love them too!ReplyDelete
The subway art is my fav.
BTW, I'm a slow blogger lately (ya like the last 9 months) But your jam looks way yummy! Don't ya just love seeing the finished project all pretty in jars!
I did get my bunting all done. I love it too! I'm so going to make a give thanks, and most likely a noel as well, and ooo, then i'll need a happy new year, and we can't let valentines day go by, and what about abe and george? and so it goes on and on!!! lol
I did it backwards the first time and had to cut it off and re do it the right way. for now, it's hanging over the bathtub in my west bathroom. I love it! Thanks a bunch


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Fundraising efforts result in fun day by the sea
With big thanks to funds raised by the staff at Unilever and at John Lewis in Kingston, and many individual donors via our appeal on Localgiving.org, we were able to take the entire group for a day out by the seaside at the end of September. We caught a beautiful sunny day as we travelled on a luxury coach (discounted for us!) to Southsea, near Portsmouth. We enjoyed fish & chips, an ice-cream or two, and then took a walk to visit Southsea Castle whilst others explored the shops and amusements.
For many of our group, this is the only 'holiday' trip they get every year and so it was really important that it took place. The budget cuts experienced in the charity sector had threatened the cancellation of the trip, but it was clear that our clients were not going to give up. The funds raised by several individuals from the sponsored walk made a massive difference, whilst also giving them a sense of ownership and impact. This was their trip, and their efforts helped make it happen. The trip was certainly a celebration of that achievement.
Thank you for being a part of our success.


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Commiphora myrrha (Nees) Engl.
Plant Family: Burseraceae
With its smoky, earthy scent, myrrh has a long history as a favorite among all cultures going back to its first discovery in the far reaches of time. A native to Ethiopia and Somalia, it has been used as long ago as 3000 BCE by the Egyptians in embalming, and as an incense burned during cremations and funerals to disguise any foul odors up through the 15th century.
Myrrh is said to be one of the key ingredients in the mythical Egyptian perfume Kyphi. It has also been used to anoint kings, and scent fabrics for those traveling to holy places. Myrrh has had a great value throughout time; the Romans even valued it as much as gold, using it as security for monetary debts.
Myrrh has been used traditionally for the treatment for spasms, infections, coughs, colds, failure of menstruation, and chronic fatigue. In Ayurvedic medicine, myrrh is a favorite addition to the rasayanas for rejuvenation and disease prevention, especially as a spring tonic.
A+ Myrrh
Was a bit darker then in the photo but it smelled good.
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A team of University of California, Irvine medical students led by second-year student Soe Thein received the 2016 LGBT Health Achievement Award from the American Medical Student Association. The group, which also included students from UCLA and USC, were awarded in recognition for hosting the Southern California LGBT Health Conference, which was held in UC Irvine's Medical Education Building on Feb. 20.
The conference was created to bring attention to the healthcare needs of LGBT communities in Southern California and to provide a forum for the discussion of new trends in LGBT healthcare issues. More than 250 students attended the conference. Thein said he is excited by the overwhelmingly positive feedback from the participants.
"There is a clear need to train competent and compassionate healthcare practitioners to address systemic issues of health care disparities affecting LGBT communities," he said. "Though the success of our conference, other medical schools throughout the country have been inspired to hold similar ones that focus on LGBT health issues. So this has been great."
Thein was the lead UC Irvine organizer for the 2016 conference. The team received their AMSA achievement award at its annual convention on March 31 in Washington, DC.


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A middle-aged professor is brutally murdered by a serial killer. Now in the astral plane, she yearns to bring her killer to justice but instead is pulled into the body of a girl hundreds of miles away who has just died and whose body the professor reanimates. But as she begins to learn where and who she's supposed to be, she finds she's in witness protection, was stabbed by a hit-man, and is now without access to money, friends, or family. In order to stop her own serial killer, she must flee from her FBI protector and the hit-man while trying to connect with the only person whom she thinks might believe her and help her, a young man whom she might have loved in her other life—if she hadn't been his mentor. And then the girl whose body she now controls begins to re-emerge. This metaphysical thriller will keep the reader up all night turning pages.


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12 Sep
German Chicken
German Chicken (great for all phases)
- 4 skinless boneless chicken breat
- 1 cup Walden Farms Barbecue Sauce
- 22 oz Sauerkrat
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a 9×13 inch baking dish, place the sauerkraut in a single layer. Place the chicken breasts on top of the sauerkraut. Pour the barbecue sauce over the chicken. Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked and the juices run clear.


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About Us
What is SpeakFaith.TV? In order to answer that, we will be using, and defining, some industry-specific "buzzwords" and terms. SpeakFaith.TV began as a "Video On Demand" or, "VOD" service, primarily, but not restricted to, the Roku platform. "Roku" is a brand of "Over The Top" Television, or "OTT" system. Essentially, a set-top box connects to your TV, and to the Internet. This allows you to view Internet Protocol Television, or "IPTV" that is supplied by the Roku device. We also have a full Web-based IPTV Streaming Channel on https://sftv.io.
The Roku set top device is an inexpensive unit that can be purchased either from your local Best Buy, or from Roku directly, at THIS LINK. Now, we mentioned that SpeakFaith.TV is PRIMARILY a Roku Channel, but not EXCLUSIVELY a Roku Channel. What do we mean by that? Our programming may be viewed directly from this web site on-line. It can also be viewed on your TV via a Google Chromecast device. A "How-To" for this method is available HERE. Our IPTV Streaming Channel can also be easily set up on an Amazon FireTV, FireTV Stick, or FireTV Cube, with our instructional video available HERE.
What about our programming? Well, our founder, Dr. Bill Bailey, a Word of Faith minister, and a computer professional, was in prayer in 2008 and said, "Lord, there is a need for a Roku Channel that aggregates many of the excellent ministries that are teaching the Word of Faith!" To his surprise, God said, "OK, you do it!" Spurred on by this call, Dr. Bill began to research the necessary coding and procedures to create SpeakFaith.TV. Later that same year, SpeakFaith.TV was made available in the Roku Channel Store!
The vision to "showcase" ministries that are teaching the uncompromising Word of Faith message, which "calls those things that be not, as though they were" according to Romans 4:17, is now a reality! Watching the constantly updated programming on SpeakFaith.TV will help you develop your faith, and increase your reliance on the Word of God!
Both video and audio programming is available via SpeakFaith.TV. Our video programming can be viewed directly on your computer, or hand held device, HERE. And, our audio programming is available HERE. And, our SpeakFaith.TV Live Stream is available HERE. We believe SpeakFaith.TV will become YOUR resource for Word of Faith content! Be sure to share SpeakFaith.TV with all your friends and family on Email, Text, Twitter, Facebook, and other social media!


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"The Scissors and I" at Sasha Velour's NIGHTGOWNS
Daphne appears as guest chanteuse in the June 2018 edition of NIGHTGOWNS, the monthly drag revue produced by RuPaul's Drag Race Season 9 winner, Sasha Velour. She opens the show with her rewrite of Wicked's "The Wizard and I," in which she explores her feelings about elective gender-affirming surgeries, accompanied by her musical director James Sheppard.
Here, Daphne performs as the antiheroine Medea in this excerpt of Euripides' ancient Greek tragedy, translated and adapted by Julia Specht, and directed by Charles Quittner for his Tragiquilt at the New Ohio Theater.
During a cabaret set at Club Cumming, Daphne performs her parody of "Impossible" from Rogers & Hammerstein's Cinderella with James Sheppard on piano.


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POLKOM-mandag: Political Communication in a High-Choice Media Environment
Mandag 24. april kommer professor Frank Esser for å presentere følgende tema:
Tittel: Political Communication in a High-Choice Media Environment: A Challenge for Democracy
During the last decades media environments and political communication systems have changed fundamentally. These changes have major ramifications for the political information environments and the extent to which they aid people in becoming informed citizens. Against this background, the purpose of this article is to review research on key changes and trends in political information environments and assess their democratic implications. We will focus on advanced postindustrial democracies and six concerns that are all closely linked to the dissemination and acquisition of political knowledge: (1) declining supply of political information, (2) declining quality of news, (3) increasing media concentration and declining diversity of news, (4) increasing fragmentation and polarization, (5) increasing relativism and (6) increasing inequality in political knowledge.
Tid og sted: 24.april kl.12.00 på rom 418 på Institutt for medier og kommunikasjon, UiO.


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2014's Best Sci-Fi TV: Brent's Picks
2014 may be in the rearview, but all around it was a damn good year for science fiction. We got fantastic movies big and small, new and interesting additions to the literary side of the genre, and we've even got three, soon to be four, Doctor Who comic books. There was also a ton of great stuff to watch from the comfort of our very own couch and tune into week after week on ye olde boob tube. There are some definite gaps in my viewing for the year, but here are some of my favorite sci-fi shows of the past 12 months. In retrospect, this is actually kind of a sad list, as multiple entries have already been cancelled or are definitively on their way out.


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Project: Infographics, Editorial & Book Design
Every year, MTV undertakes a massive research to understand what makes its core audience - the youth - make the choices that they do. The findings and insights gathered from this research have been illustrated and graphically represented in this book. 'The Curious Minds' study throws some interesting insights on how today's young people are evolving.


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As Mr Justice Ouseley observed, in Stevenage Borough Council v SoS for CLG [2011] EWHC: '...this is another round in the battle which could go by the name of Cala Homes'
The Stevenage case raised two questions:
- whether an inspector examining a Core Strategy should take into account the Government's intention to revoke regional strategies
- whether development plan documents (DPDs) are to conform with an extant regional strategy at all stages, not just at the point of submission for public examination
In the judgment, consistent with the Cala Homes case in the Court of the Appeal, Mr Justice Ouseley said: "...the local authority in developing its development plan documents is entitled to take a view on the ways in which a regional strategy may be evolving away from the immediately current version and by the same reasoning is entitled to take a view on its prospective revocation in deciding how to have regard to it.
"The statutory scheme gives flexibility at earlier stages in the plan-making process, which it removes at the stage of submission for examination."
He concluded that, '...there was no justification for importing a lack of flexibility into the earlier stage'.
Current position
Following the Stevenage case, it is open to local planning authorities (LPAs) in preparing their DPDs to have regard to the Secretary of State's intention to revoke regional strategies.
Obviously, following the enactment of the Localism Act, that intention is gathering more weight. Notably, however, the relevant provision in the Act is not yet in force.
So the current position is that extant regional strategies remain in effect until wholly revoked. A development plan document must be in general conformity with the regional strategy, and it is unlawful to take into account the Government's intention to abolish regional strategies when considering general conformity at the stage of submission.
However, it is open to LPAs when preparing plans to take account of the intention to revoke at all times up until the date of submission.
Practically, therefore, an LPA that does not want to take the regional strategy into account will delay submission of its development plan documents, because after submission and during examination it cannot take the Government's intention into account.
Future arrangements
The Government has carried out a Strategic Environmental Assessment of the effects of revoking regional strategies, the consultation for which closed on 20 January 2012.
Following completion of that consultation process and consideration of all material matters, all regional strategies are likely to be revoked.
Outside London, DPDs and Neighbourhood Development Plans will make up the development plan and the requirement that DPDs be in general conformity with the regional strategy will be repealed.


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The Houston Astros' path to their first World Series title appeared to be set out following their 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Three on Friday night
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Kershaw wins Battle of the K's in Game One
Clayton Kershaw won the Battle of the K's as the LA Dodgers earned a 3-1 victory in Game One of the 2017 World Series
World Series 2017 Preview
Every year we hope that the World Series will bring the baseball season to an exciting close. After the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians served up a seven-game stunner one year ago, the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers will look to follow suit this time around and produce a classic contest that will live […]
2017 British Baseball Hall of Fame class announced
The 2017 elections to the British Baseball Hall of Fame have introduced three new inductees, increasing the class to 32
One win away from the World Series for Yankees and Dodgers
This year's MLB post-season has once again brought the term 'bullpenning' into frequent use as teams get what they can from their starting pitcher before turning the game over to the relievers. However, the next two play-off games will have a clear focus on two starting pitchers. Thursday night's game is Game Five of the […]
When blocking the plate blocks common sense
The Sunday night game is Game Two of the NLCS between the Chicago Cubs and LA Dodgers. Compared with the Yankees-Astros series, this NLCS is not so easy to follow for British fans as only one game from the series is currently scheduled to start before midnight UK time and that's the potential Game Six […]
Three sweeps to come, or the start of three comebacks?
After Saturday's NLDS games, we have played two games in each of the four MLB Division Series contests
BGB Fantasy League 2017: Finals
The final of the BaseballGB fantasy league is here as the Maltsters (1st) took on Norwich (2nd). There could only be one winner, so who would be crowned the 2017 champion?
MLB 2017 Final Day: Everyone gets to play in October
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It's a classic device that never fails to leave armchair viewers white knuckled — put the good guys and the bad guys together in a place where there's no escape! Add to that the element of not knowing the enemy's identity and things get even more tense. Tony and Ziva return from Paris as escorts assigned to guard a government witness back to the U.S. when they learn that an assassin may be along for the ride. — Bill Ecklund
American Idol
8/7c Fox
Idol wasn't idle last week, blowing into the Windy City with guest judge Shania Twain and adding heat to the Sunshine State with stand-in appraiser Kristin Chenoweth. The usual good, bad and ugly of the audition rounds continue when the series heads west and lands in Los Angeles, an apt place considering it's the long-established locus for superstar success stories — and, sadly, broken dreams. Pop songstresses Avril Lavigne and Katy Perry are the guest judges. — Dean Maurer
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Last season, the Lost writers moved the island through time; now ABC programmers are moving Lost through time (slots, anyhow) to Tuesday. The sixth (and final) season begins next week, but tonight ABC is repeating last season's finale, in which we finally get to know Jacob (sort of), and Locke and Ben finally see him — just before we get to see what's in that crate on the beach. Meanwhile, Jack's finally successful in detonating the nuke. Actually, it's Juliet who does the detonating. — Paul Droesch
24/7 Jimmie Johnson: Race to Daytona
10/9c HBO
This up-close-and-personal series makes its first foray out of the ring, abandoning boxers like Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather for four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Jimmie Johnson. While the first three episodes should be interesting, following the driver and his crew as they prepare for the Super Bowl of auto racing, the Daytona 500, the fourth and final program could be the most fun — it covers race day. — Dave Roeder
Teen Mom
10/9c MTV
The first year of parenthood can be a trying time for any parent, but when you're under the age of 18, it's all the more difficult, as evidenced by this worthwhile documentary series, which wraps up its first season. The 90-minute finale follows Amber and Maci as they celebrate their babies' first birthdays, a milestone not only for the little ones but also for the young women who've grown tremendously over the course of the season. And is Catelynn ready to take that next step with her boyfriend Tyler? We'll find out when he pops the question. — Karen Andzejewicz
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The multi-layered plot pivots on a dialogue between the people's poet and critic on the best way to portray Christ as an exploiter of the proletariat. Interrupted by a stranger (Satan in the guise of Woland), they unknowingly allow him and his chaos-bringing retinue of vampires, witches and even a giant cat, into their world.
For the modern reader, even without the historical and political context that saw Bulgakov's work banned by Stalin, this is hugely enjoyable work of genius, terrifyingly brilliant, but at the same time darkly disturbing.
Mikhail Afanas'evich Bulgakov was born in Kiev, the current capital of Ukraine, in 1891. His father, Afanasii Ivanovich Bulgakov, was a respected academic at the Kiev Ecclesiastical Academy, and died in 1907, when Mikhail was 16. He married his first wife, Tatyana Lappa, in 1913, and graduated from Kiev University's Medical School in 1916. Once he had graduated they moved to the provinces, where Bulgakov began his practice of medicine in the villages, which he later documented in his early works Notes on Cuffs (1923) and A Country Doctor's Notebook (1925).
In 1918 Bulgakov returned to Kiev, where he set up a private practice before enlisting in the anti-Bolshevik White Army as a field doctor. He was sent to the Caucasus where, in 1919, he left the army and decided to quit medicine in order to focus on writing and journalism. In 1921, he and Tatiana moved to Moscow, where he began to experience some success as a writer. His success was limited, however, due to his anti-Soviet tendencies.
Over the next couple of years he continued to have his novels published, but they drew fierce criticism from the Soviet press of the time. Heart of a Dog and Fatal Eggs, two of his most well-known works other than The Master and Margarita, were published in 1925. By the end of 1926, however, his prose career was effectively over due to censorship, with his next book not published for a decade -- and that only a middling autobiography of Moliere. He began writing what was to posthumously become his most famous novel, The Master and Margarita, in 1928, but never attempted to have it published, hiding it in his desk drawer and once even rewriting it from memory after burning a draft.
Instead, Bulgakov focused more on his theatrical writing - his Cabal of the Hypocrites of 1929, a dramatization of the life of Moliere, is still performed by the Moscow Art Theatre today (though at the time it was canceled after seven performances). Yet by the end of 1929 this avenue was effectively closed to him as well, thanks to his frequent satirization of the Soviet regime, and in desperation in 1930 he wrote to the government requesting permission to emigrate - his brothers had already fled to Paris with the White Army during the revolution. Stalin personally called him back, and as a favor to the author of Days of the Turbins, found Bulgakov work, first in a small Moscow theatre, and then in the Moscow Art Theatre. However, the writing he did for them was never performed, and he wished to see his siblings again, so he wrote to the authorities repeating his request several more times during the 1930s, but all his letters went unanswered.
In 1931 Bulgakov was married for a third time to Yelena Shilovskaya, who became his inspiration for the character of Margarita in The Master and Margarita. He continued writing plays, stories, critical works, and translating during the last decade of his life, as well as working on The Master and Margarita, but had nothing published during this time, with the performances of several of his plays and theatrical adaptations canceled at the last minute. Bulgakov died on March 10, 1940 of the same kidney disorder, nephrosclerosis, that his father suffered from, and was subsequently buried in Moscow.
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REF 956 The subject property consists of a commercial/ industrial building (approx 7,900 sq ft) with 5.5 meter eaves standing on circa one acre site. There is full roller shutter door to the front and back of the property and a secure yard to the rear also.
The building is currently laid out as a large storage area, 2 offices, kitchennette, camera/ plant rooms & ladies/gents toilets. All mains services are connected to the property. The property is of modern construction. Available with vacant possession.
Neighbouring business include Kerry Linen Services, Kerry Farm Relief Services, McElligotts, ezliving, & Kielys Cameo Bakery.
Castleisland is a town & commercial centre which is renowned for the width of its main street. Castleisland is often considered the Gateway to Kerry, as the main road to all towns in Western and Southern Kerry passes through here - the N21 from Limerick continues on to Tralee while the N22 goes to Killarney and other towns in Southern Kerry.
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The Getty Villa has an educational center and a museum which has dedicated their studies to the arts and cultures of ancient Greece, Rome, and Etruria. The Getty Villa and the Getty Center are two different museums people often get confused with. The Getty Villa is also known for their beautiful and sanctuary gardens. The gardens were mirrored and grown like the ones in the homes of the ancient Roman home. The open spaces has fountains, arbors, reflecting ponds, sculptures, herbs, flowers, trees, and a variety of plants used by the Romans. Picture above shows the Outer Peristyle Garden. The Peristyle pool also makes the garden brighter.
The architecture at the Getty Villa is absolutely breath-taking. The Getty Villa is modeled after the first-century Roman country house - Villa dei Papiri in Herculaneum, Italy. It was constructed in the early 1970's.
You can also explore a wide selection of books, gifts, apparel, and even jewelry at the Getty Store. For me, I personally enjoyed reading all of the books there. They have educational books and even fun books for adults to read too.
Take a look at the Getty Villa Reimagined!
Additional information:
Admissions is free, but you will need to reserve a time slot in order to go. These start from 10am with 30 minute intervals. I once made the mistake of going without making a reservation and ended up not being able to go in. Don't make the same mistake!
Parking is also $15.
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Siege of Sidney Street
Having killed several London policemen during a botched robbery in 1910, the members of a politically motivated gang of burglars went into hiding. When their location was revealed to authorities, 200 men were sent to surround the building. This prompted a wild gunfight now known as the Siege of Sidney Street. Though outmanned, the gang members possessed superior weapons and were only overtaken when their building caught fire. Why was Winston Churchill criticized for his role in the siege?


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Everything you wanted to know about Live Art but were afraid to ask 2002
Everything you wanted to know about Live Art but were afraid to ask a day of information and advice for graduates and emergent artists.
Date: Saturday 22 June 2002
Time: 11.00 - 18.00
Venue: School of English and Drama, Queen Mary, University of London, Mile End Road, London E1 4NS.
Cost: £5 (including bag lunch). Free to residents of Tower Hamlets and New Work Network members.
Places are limited and must be reserved by 20 May at the latest. To reserve a place complete and return the booking form.
Aimed at graduates and emergent artists across London who are working in Live Art and related performance and time based practices, Everything you wanted to know is a professional development day on how the sector and the system work.
Live Art is an exciting area of practice offering artists new artistic approaches and new creative contexts. But it is also an area of practice without clear signposts or career development paths. Outside educational institutions or other support structures it is often possible for younger artists who are wanting to develop a professional practice to feel bemused and phased.
Everything you wanted to know will offer artists a basic introduction to the lie of the land, a sense of how things work and what's on offer, and a chance to learn from the experience of more established practitioners. Subjects to be addressed include introductions to the System and the Sector, Opportunities and Resources, Collaborations and Convergences, Marketing and Promotion, Training and Research.
Contributors include Franko B, Robert Pacitti, Christine Molloy of desperate optimists, Blast Theory, Lois Weaver, Vanessa Richards of Mannafest, Lois Weaver, Leslie Hill and Helen Paris, Lois Keidan and Daniel Brine of the Live Art Development Agency, Manick Govinda of Artsadmin and Sophie Cameron of the New Work Network.
Everything you wanted to know is an initiative between Queen Mary, University of London and the Live Art Development Agency and is a complementary event to the annual East End Collaborations performance platform for students, graduates and emergent artists across London. Everything you wanted to know is being developed and hosted in collaboration with the New Work Network , the national support organisation for artists working in performance.


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1459 EXMOUTH Street, Sarnia, Ontario
$699,999 - For Sale
Welcome to Sarnia's new luxury smart home! This amazing raised ranch is under construction on a 1/4 acre lot within waking distance to shopping & great restaurants. It features 5 bdrms, 3 baths & a 400,000 BTU gas service for the future pool & shop. Park & power your RV in the 9' wide side yard that accesses the backyard. Your open concept kitchen can still be customized to your vision. Savour your morning coffee on your master bdrm balcony. Large windows, pot lights & front chandelier ensure that you have plenty of natural light during the day & just the right ambiance in the evening. Rooms are wired for internet, phone & cable. Gatherings in the theatre room with its digital projector rough-in & fireplace, is sure to be a destination of choice. No need to go upstairs for the popcorn as the kitchenette/bar is close by. An insulated garage has many extras making it the perfect year round man cave. This home is truly one of a kind. Come explore many more features when you come to visit!
- Property Address:1459 EXMOUTH Street, Sarnia, Ontario
- Property Type:Residential
- Lot Size:50.13 ft Frontage
- Acreage:Under 0.5 Acres
- Sewage Type:Sanitary
- Water Type:Municipal
- Structure Style:Raised Ranch
- Building Age:New
- Bedrooms:5
- Bathrooms:3
- Sqft Above Grade:2850 SqFt
- Square Footage:2850 SqFt
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Spring Colors
Lots of colors are sprouting up in our yard!
Food Preservation- we bought a new 7 cubic foot chest freezer at Costco, oh boy! I have already started stocking it, and will buy some baskets next week (spring break) to reorganize it better. We will be expanding our veggie growing area by adding a new bed in another part of the backyard. It's a sunny area that should work well. I'm trying to come up with an indoor seed starting spot. I have a small wire bookcase I may add lights to. I'll have to play with that idea. The Spring Food Preservation and Storage Class has been really informative! I will add some information and questions that I found really helpful, in the next week or so...
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