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This past week, "alternative facts" have been in the news. The Trump administration claimed that the crowd at his inauguration was the largest ever. On Meet The Press Chuck Todd interviewed Kellyanne Conway, one of President Trump's top advisors and asked her why the administration was promoting a "provable falsehood". She responded saying that the administration had "alternative facts". Todd pushed back saying, "Alternative facts are not facts, they are falsehoods".
This got me thinking. What if Chuck Todd could interview Jesus about the opening statements he made in his famous Sermon on the Mount - the Beatitudes?
The Beatitudes include sayings like:
"Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth."
"Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted."
"Blessed are the merciful for they shall receive mercy."
"Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven".
If Chuck Todd interviewed Jesus about the Beatitudes I can imagine it going something like this: "Jesus, these statements are "provable falsehoods!" "Meek people don't inherit the earth, the powerful do." "Those who mourn are often not comforted, and merciful people usually get their butts kicked!" "Respectfully Jesus, you've got to admit it, your Sermon on the Mount is just a collection of alternative facts!" "People would be foolish to live by these statements!"
From the point of view of many, Chuck Todd would have won this debate. Now, I'm not implying that there is any sort of moral equivalence between the "alternative facts" of the Trump administration and the Beatitudes, but I am interested in the concept of "alternative facts" in order to shed some light on the Beatitudes and the Sermon on the Mount.
So, are the Beatitudes a collection of "alternative facts"? First, lets establish some things that the Beatitudes are not intended to be.
The Beatitudes are not a description of the way things currently work in the world. They are not instructions for people to mourn, to be merciful or to make themselves poor in order to be blessed by God. They are not just for "super saints" like Mother Teresa, and they are not the idealistic, unattainable musings of Jesus.
Stanley Hauerwas says, "The sermon…is not a list of requirements, but rather a description of the life of a people gathered by and around Jesus."
In the Beatitudes, Jesus is not describing how things currently work in the world. Rather, he is introducing an entirely new way of being in the world. And don't make the mistake of thinking this kind of community will only happen off in heaven in the future.
Perhaps more than any of Jesus' other teachings, the Sermon on the Mount is the one many want to push off into the afterlife, or explain away. Often, because it includes teachings like "turn the other cheek", and "go the extra mile" and "love your enemies" people say trying to live by the Sermon on the Mount today is foolish and even dangerous - foolish because the world just doesn't work that way, and dangerous because if you don't fight your enemies, your enemies will defeat or kill you.
But when Jesus concludes these teachings he summarizes his entire sermon saying; "Everyone then who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on rock. And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not act on them will be like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell—and great was its fall!" (Matthew 7:24-27)
Jesus clearly expects people to both hear and act on these teachings. What would have been the point of telling the crowds listening to him this if he didn't expect them to begin living this way? And did you notice that he considers those who hear and act on these teachings to be the wise ones, and those who don't hear and act on his teachings to be foolish? This is so different from the way things work in the world that it sounds like an alternative reality, based on alternative facts.
Brian Zahnd, in his book "Beauty Will Save The Word" writes, "The Beatitudes are subversive to the established order – they are the subversive values of the kingdom of God…We have not been formed by the values of the Beatitudes; we have been raised on the received text of a superpower. Contemporary Americans are scripted in a way that is completely counter to the values of the Beatitudes."
We who claim to be Christians, who claim to be followers of Jesus, should look like we are living in an alternative reality, based on alternative facts. Sadly many of us are indistinguishable from the rest of the world. (…preaching to myself here.) The lives of a people gathered by and around Jesus should be a shelter from the storms of the world, a place of comfort for those who mourn, and a peaceful place for the meek to exercise the gifts that find no outlet in the furious world around us - a place where the meek inherit the earth today.
Call these alternative facts if you will - even call it an alternative reality. I'll just call it the Kingdom of God.


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Understated. Oversized.
In between season change where it's not quite cold yet but not quite hot either, I optedfor simplicity. And an oversized jersey screams simplicity and comfort like no other. I paired it with some shiny wet look tights embedded with diamantes on the right leg sleeve and with a matching pair of ankle boots. I finished off my look with a dangling necklace just to spice up my casual a little and of course, I never go anywhere without a good pair of sunnies. Cat eye was my sunny look for the day. And in the spirit of my chilled out look I went against my usual instincts of a big handbag and settled on a small but equally cool sling. I was ready for the day!
Sunglasses: Prada - Jersey: Cotton On - Tights: Rene Mariane - Ankle Boots: Aldo - Bag: Guess
"Fashion has two purposes: comfort and love. Beauty comes when fashion succeeds." — Coco Chanel

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Using originality to determine worth is unrealistic. An obsession with uniqueness and originality is futile because almost every concept, idea or trend is borrowed from something else. While originality is not a measure of worth, authenticity has much value.
Story by Ida Kamali
Photos by Tanvi Sehgal
I began to think about the concept of originality more frequently when I moved to college. In college, I met and lived with people in closer proximity. Being in close proximity facilitated frequent exchanges of ideas and concepts. For the first time, I was able to directly recognize the subconscious trade of ideas through the medium of fashion and clothing. I noticed that as my style would change, parts of my friend's style would also shift, and vise versa.
However, I would not label this borrowing simply as "copying". There is a layer of authenticity that separates mere "copying" from unconscious "collaborating". I began to notice that even though I would influence their clothing choices, my friends were able to add something of their own to push their own style forward. When my roommate would borrow outfit ideas from me, she would style it differently than I would. "My friends have always had an influence over my personal style. Because many of my friends are visual artists, their clothing tends to be full of creativity and color," says Sage Foster, a third-year psychology major, who also happens to be my roommate. "In the same way as good art inspires and influences, I often become inspired to adopt elements of their clothing that I admire into my own style." Even when using elements of my style, Sage would tweak it to fit her own style and body, and similarly, I have done the same. This symbiotic exchange of integrating each other's ideas often happens without realizing.
The appeal of individual style is to express oneself in a way that stands out from the herd. Style describes the individual's interests, and reflects what they want to convey to the outside world. It can assert one's politics, personality and sense of self to others. One's personality is influenced by the people they are most often around. Thus, they co-opt different aspects of each other. "I consider myself a very fashion-minded individual. Because of this, I notice that when I become close friends with someone, they begin to gain appreciation for fashion," says Teya Kroeker, a third-year textiles and apparel student at the University of Texas at Austin. "My friends stop thinking of clothes as just a way to not be naked, and start seeing clothes as way to emulate what they feel or want to express. This causes for individuals to build off each other and collaborate, even if its unspoken collaboration."
No one can hide themselves from influence, but they can distance themselves from conformity by implementing their own ideas. Thus, fashion, like many other arts, is often the diffusion of individualism and outside influence.
The concept of authenticity is a great way to measure new art and ideas, because it describes manipulating things that are in existence to be one's own. Style, art and design are about advancing and altering preexisting designs and ideas to make it authentic to the person who is creating them. Sharing clothes is a visual manifestation of the way we borrow and trade traits and qualities from the people in our lives. And, as long as Sage remembers to wash my jeans after she's done borrowing them, I don't mind.


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Mosaic Stock Poised For Upside?
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From their high in 2015, shares of international agricultural chemicals company Mosaic (MOS) are down 33% from a high in 2015.
The stock produced a total return of nearly 11% last year, hit a 52-week high in December and then retreated to its trading range of 2016.
But Mosaic shares rose 5% in the first week of the year and closed at $30.80 Friday. What to watch: with the stock trading above "a newly rising average," technical analysts Nancy Lydon and Ron Meisels at Phases & Cycles think it has upside potential. They write:
"A rise above $31 would signal renewed investor interest and the start of a new up-move. Behaviour indicators including the 40-week moving average confirm the bullish potential. Only a decline below $26.50 would be negative."
In December, Mosaic said it would pay Brazil mining giant Vale (VALE) $2.5 billion in cash and stock for agricultural fertilizer assets in Brazil, Peru and Canada. See our posts Commodities M&A: Maybe Mosaic Overpaid Vale, Will Short Sellers Trim Mosaic, Vale Positions, and The Biggest Loser: Mosaic Tumbles 6.1%.


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Lee Filters Reverse ND grads
We all love a sunrise, well at least those of us out of bed early enough to see one, but If you've ever tried photographing a sunrise (or sunset for that matter) you'll be aware of how challenging it can be. The sun and sky are extremely bright, everything else rather dark and that range of contrast is usually way too high for our cameras to capture in a single shot.
Using a graduated neutral density (ND) filter is the best way to cope with this high contrast in camera and Lee filters have created a new range of reverse ND graduated filters, designed for exactly such a task. Lee aren't the first to produce a reverse grad but their version has been much anticipated and I've been lucky enough to get my hands on a couple of them to test.
First of all, let's back up a bit, what exactly is a reverse ND grad?
It's going to be far easier to show you than describe what a reverse grad is, a picture is worth a thousand words and all that. The image below shows a Lee 0.9 (3 stop) hard ND grad on the left and the new 0.9 reverse ND grad on the right, both made of resin. As you'd expect (I'm assuming here that you are familiar with using graduated filters, if not I'd suggest reading this first), the hard ND grad on the left is dark at the top and clear on the bottom with a 'hard' transition between the two, hence the name. The filter on the right has a very similar transition between the clear and tinted parts, but the tint also fades smoothlyfrom the dark area in the middle back up to the top.
This dark area in the middle is key to the reverse grad. When photographing a sunrise or sunset, the brightest part of the image is usually on the horizon, where the sun is, and this is where you need the darkest part of the filter. As you move away from the horizon, the sky often gets a bit darker and thus needs less filtration and when this is the case, using a hard ND grad that is dark enough to hold back the bright light on the horizon can make the top area of the sky look unnaturally dark.
Again, this is far easier to illustrate with an image and the image above is a good example... The sun had just risen and was getting brighter by the minute so a 0.9 graduated filter was needed to prevent the bright areas from blowing out, but that same 0.9 grad would be too dark for the area of blue sky towards the top of the frame which is nowhere near as bright. With it's darker band only in the middle a 0.9 reverse grad has kept the whole scene looking natural.
So how do the Lee reverse ND grads perform?
Having not been totally happy with reverse grads I'd tried in the past, either due to their neutrality (or lack of) or the smoothness of the blend of the reverse grad (or 'transition zone' as Lee describe it), I was hoping that these would be an improvement and they didn't disappoint on either front.
With my new 0.9 and 1.2 reverse grads tucked safely in my filter pouch and full of anticipation to try them out, what became apparent pretty quickly, thanks largely to the weather, was how specialised these filters are. They are designed for a certain type of image taken in certain conditions, at certain times of day. Typically (and landscape photographers will know where this is going), the British weather wasn't about to provide those conditions when I needed them and the filters languished in my bag for several trips before the Norfolk coast finally came up with the goods and I made the images above. As time passed and I used the reverse grads more frequently, I started thinking about how often I use each type of filter and realised that in fact most filters are quite specific in their uses: Soft grads work well for mountainous landscapes, hard grads for seascapes etc., so these were really no different, maybe slightly more specialised than some but then with the type of landscapes I usually shoot, had I been testing soft grads, I would probably have been waiting even longer for the chance to use them!
If you have used any of Lee Filters' ND grads before, you'll know that they are neutral with no discernible colour cast, even when stacking more than one filter and these filters are of the same high standard. I should mentioned at this point that my reviews aren't at all scientific, no lab tests or pixel peeping is involved, they are just my opinions based on how things perform in the field. So, my conclusion that the filters are neutral is based on nothing more than how natural the colours look in Adobe Lightroom and on paper... and in that respect I have no complaints.
The transition zone on the reverse grads is very gentle and as a result appears seamless in the images, remarkable when you consider that they are hand made. I did find however that because the transition uses the whole top half of the filter, they are probably most effective when the sky takes up a good part of the image. It's also worth noting that to take full advantage of the transition zone you need to use a wide angle lens, Lee recommend using them on 24mm or wider on full frame (or the equivalent).
As the graduation between the clear and tinted areas on these filters is fairly hard, I found them to be most effective with clear horizons so they are ideal for coastal photography, especially here in the east of England which is known for it's endless horizons and big sunrise skies. In use the filters are much the same as a hard grad, the graduation is clearly visible so positioning it along the horizon is fairly easy but care must be taken to avoid either pulling it down too far and darkening the horizon or worse, not pulling it down far enough and creating a bright line above the horizon.
Having been using these filters for a few months now, I really can't fault them, occasionally I would have liked the transition zone to have been a bit smaller but that's a minor thing and when used in the conditions they were designed for they perform admirably. Even when the light is a little more even and the contrast range less extreme like in the image below, the reverse grad has still proved useful for keeping the exposure balanced, in fact they have become my favourite filter for coastal sunrises and will be keeping their place in my filter wallet.


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No. 14 Arizona Defeats Richmond In Championship Of Fiesta Bowl Classic
Dec. 30, 2004
By MEL REISNER
AP Sports Writer
TUCSON, Ariz. - Chris Rodgers tied his career high with 20 points, andIvan Radenovic and Salim Stoudamire had 16 each to help No. 14 Arizona outlaststubborn Richmond 84-71 in the championship game of the Fiesta Bowl Classic onThursday night.
The Wildcats improved to 39-1 in their holiday tournament, where they beatRichmond 95-68 in the first round 10 years ago - the only previous meetingbetween the teams.
Eastern Washington beat Butler 67-62 for the consolation title.
Radenovic had nine rebounds - one short of his career high - in 24 minutes,leading Arizona (10-2) to a 40-36 edge on the glass. Channing Frye had 13points and eight rebounds, and Rodgers tied his season high with six rebounds.
Jamaal Scott had 16 points for Richmond (5-5), Courtney Nelson, the hero ofthe Spiders' win over Eastern Washington, had 14 in the second half, and DaonMerritt scored 11.
The Spiders shot a season-high 64 percent in a one-point win over Butler twonights earlier, but Arizona's athletic defenders proved too much this time,limiting Richmond to 25.9 percent (7-of-27) in the first half and 38.6 percent(22-of-57) for the game.
Arizona shot only 44.3 percent (27-of-61), but made 13 3-pointers, had 14steals and forced 24 turnovers.
The Wildcats overcame a spate of cold shooting sooner than Richmond,finished the first half with a 16-point lead and made their first six shots inthe second.
The Spiders battled back briefly, helped by a five-point play with 17:57left.
Scott made a layup and was fouled by Radenovic, who also was assessed atechnical. Jermaine Bucknor made two technical free throws and Scott's freethrow cut Richmond's deficit to 50-35.
But Rodgers made two 3-pointers in the next 2:05, and the Wildcats took a64-40 lead when Stoudamire made two foul shots after a technical on Merritt.
Their biggest lead was 71-46, on a 3-pointer by Jawann McClellan with 9minutes to go, and the Spiders never got closer than the final margin.
Both teams missed seven of their first nine shots, and Arizona didn't getthe lead until Frye made a layup with 12:58 remaining in the first half. Thatmade it 10-8 early in a 21-3 run - tied for Arizona's third-best of the year.
Rodgers finished with a 3-pointer, sending the Wildcats to a 27-11 lead with7:08 to go.
The Spiders answered with a 10-0 run, closing within six points on a freethrow by Merritt with 4:57 left before Stoudamire broke the spell with a3-pointer. In the final 4:05, Radenovic had six points, finishing with 14 atthe half, and Arizona moved ahead 42-26 on a three-point play by Frye with 4.7seconds left.
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The multitudes are weighing in on the release of Microsoft Office 2003. The problem is most of those commenting have never seen or used the product, which is just starting to hit retail shelves.
Instapundit via Jay Solo links to the main source of disinformation, this widely linked "review", from lindows.com. I use the term "review" for lack of a more colorful term, because Michael Robertson doesn't actually tell you anything about the software itself.
Read this for an explaination of what the fuss is about. And this for a discussion of security in Office 2003.
The IRM feature is a tinfoil hat brigade red herring. I suppose these people have never heard of PKI and encryption? They need to come to grips with the fact that while information may yearn to be free, corporations yearn to protect their data. Adobe has integrated document signing into the new version of Acrobat which may force an upgrade to older versions of the reader, do you hear the conspiracy theories on that? Not likely…
I've used the suite all through the beta program and can't even tell you how to turn the IRM features on, they're pretty well hidden. Plus you have to have the infrastructure (Windows 2003 and Exchange 2003) to support it. Companies that want to implement this feature already have other expensive options for data protection, this is just a cheaper alternative.
The net effect to the end user of Office 2003 or previous versions of the program is that most likely you will never encounter a IRM protected document, just as you rarely encounter a password protected document today. If you do encounter a IRM protected document, it will be because your employer has chosen to protect its internal corporate data by implementing the full Office 2003 solution, in which case it will be transparent to you.
One extra note – since permissions are granted at the application level, Office documents with restricted permission can only be opened by Office 2003 or later. However, the Rights Management Add-in for Internet Explorer allows users without Office 2003 to read content with restricted permission.


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School discipline tactics, such as suspensions and expulsions fuels the school-to-prison pipeline. According to the Dignity in Schools Campaign, a national coalition dedicated to dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline, "Every year, 3.3 million students in the United States are suspended from school, causing them to miss critical learning time, as well as opportunities to grow and succeed."
National data proves that students of color and students with disabilities are disproportionately suspended and more likely to be severely punished. This contributes to lower graduation rates.
In response to these issues, the Boston Student Advisory Council (BSAC) launched the Boston Student Rights app in 2015 to prevent unfair discipline. The app provides accurate, easily accessible information on student rights and responsibilities in Boston Public Schools - everything from cell phones and dress codes to discrimination policies. It even allows students to file reports when something goes wrong at school.
It makes clear that in most cases schools must try alternative discipline or restorative justice before a suspension. It also lists examples of alternative punishments and restorative justice practices that can be used. There have been close to 10,000 visitors to the site since its launch and at least one student has used the app to successfully appeal an unfair suspension.
If you have an Android device you can download the app from Google Play. You can access it from other devices by going to bostonstudentrights.org. From there you can add it to your bookmarks or set it as your home page. BSAC is looking forward to more students finding out about the app and downloading it. The app is also available in Spanish and we are hoping to roll out additional languages. We are also planning to add additional information pertaining to LGBTQ and undocumented students.
In some high schools, the administration may not be aware of the current policies and make students suffer consequences they don't deserve to face. This app is one way to prevent this from happening throughout BPS.


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HTRK Enchants In Mysterious "Drama" EP/
It takes a lot to make sure a two-song EP covers enough ground to justify itself, but that's not a problem for the Melbourne-native HTRK. HTRK enchants in their mysterious Drama EP, short but captivating record that focusses primarily on melodies and sounds to build an atmosphere.
There's not much to Drama, but with what it does do, it does well. First track 'Mentions' is a six-minute journey, which is slow but certainly always progressing. The vocal lines repeat throughout the song, leaving the instrumental to do all the work, which is mainly taken care of by the guitars. The calming, spacey track is almost disorienting with the way the vocals reverberate, but the answer of the guitar fills in that space to keep you grounded. 'More To Enjoy' is the opposite, with more vocal melodies keeping things moving forward rather than the instrumental. It's almost like there's a yin-yang effect going on here, but in terms of content rather than message. Both tracks offer up a unique experience, but with similar atmospheres that connect them.
HTRK enchants in their mysterious Drama EP, playing with an experimental sound and seeing how they could execute the vibe with two different focusses. With the mysterious reverberations of Radiohead and the atmosphere of space, HTRK manages to make a two-song EP feel like's own journey; albeit, a short one.
Favorite Track: More To Enjoy
Least Favorite Track: Mentions
Rating: 73 / 100
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Tea Collection
Keep that head covered! Isn't that what our grandmothers used to say? And it turns out they were onto something. Science tells us that people lose a great deal of body heat through their heads. Fortunately there are lots of colorful ways for kool kiddies to keep covered this season.
Hong Hat & Mittens
Bill Hand Knit Cotton Hat
Old Navy
Fuzzy Leopard Beanie from Mulberribush
Knuckleheads Skate Cap
Small Paul Ear Flap Beanie
News Pub Hat
Scout Quilted Hat
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In addition to overviewing the prevalence of psoriasis, Dr. Stefan Weiss cites one of the biggest unmet needs among patients. How could we be addressing this need with our psoriasis patients today?
Psoriasis: What's Beneath the Surface is sponsored by Lilly. Content for this non-certified educational series is produced and controlled by ReachMD. This series is intended for health care professionals only.


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Belgian Grand Prix
Sunday 1st September 2019
Spa-Francorchamps is famous for its unpredictable weather, making this fast and hilly circuit a challenging beast only the very best can overcome, the landscape of the Ardennes separating the strong from the weak.
Regarded by many as the best circuit in the world, the Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps always produces an eventful and exciting race, set within a truly scenic and historic backdrop its easy to see why this circuit is a favourite of drivers and fans alike.
Join us in 2019 at this mythical track in the heart of the Belgian Ardennes.


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Interview: Los Angeles Based Rock/Pop Singer-Songwriter Brookelyn Rose/
Brookelyn Rose is an Los Angeles based Rock/Pop singer-songwriter, originally from Philadelphia, who just released the second single/visual, "Promises", off her upcoming EP "Does She Know". We connected with Brookelyn for this exclusive interview to find out what led her away from the comforts of Philly, to the unknowns of the west coast, why she selected "Promises" as her latest single, and much more.
After reading our Q&A with Brookelyn, be sure to follow her on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, to stay up to date on all things "Brookelyn Rose" and for updates related to the "Does She Know" EP.
You are originally from Philly but are now based in Los Angeles. What led you to the west coast and how long have you been living there?
I decided move to LA two and a half years ago because it was so far from my comfort zone. I think it's important for artists to shake things up and do what scares them. I had lived in New York City and was originally planning to move back there after college, but a friend of mine persuaded me to jump into something new and give LA a shot. The idea of moving 3,000 miles away from everyone and everything that I knew scared me, so I knew I had to do it.
Congrats to you on the visual for your second single "Promises". Of the songs on your upcoming EP "Does She Know", why did you select "Promises" to release?
Thank you! I chose to release "Promises" as the follow-up single to "Does She Know" because I wrote them almost a week apart from each other; They show two different sides to the same story. These songs focus on the questions of, "What are the ways people move on after a relationship has ended and how can you feel empowered at your lowest?" It made sense to release "Promises" next because it answers questions presented in "Does She Know".
What can you tell us about the "Does She Know" EP? When do you plan on releasing it and who were the producers on it?
This EP is not just about one breakup or one relationship; It's also about family, love, loss, and empowerment! These songs are fun and honest and I hope people can relate to them. We're planning on releasing the entire EP by the end of the year along with more music videos. I worked with Wes Kos from Kairos Music Group to produce this EP.
You live in a city where there are so many landmarks, beaches and other activities to partake it. What do you enjoy doing for fun when you are not writing or in the studio recording?
I love exploring new places so any time I'm free, I get some friends together and go on mini road-trips. Even if it's only like 3 hours away, it's still an adventure and being outside and just laughing with my friends recharges me.
If you were not an artist, what would you be doing for a living?
Hmmm, I'd either be a psychologist or a chef (such opposite ends of the spectrum haha!). But I've always been fascinated with human behavior and I enjoy talking to people and helping others. I also cooking because I love to eat….and it's exciting to try new flavors and see what works well together and what doesn't!


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A print of one of the 1980s most iconic and cliched images has sold for over two thousand pounds reports the BBC
By photographer Spencer Rowell's own admission, Man and Baby, or L'Enfant, is "a bit cheesy". There's a cute baby, but the eye is drawn to the buffed and muscular male specimen cradling said infant in his lap.
It made model Adam Perry a hit with the ladies, and a fortune for the photographer and the poster shop Athena, selling more than five million copies.
Twenty-one years after its release, at auction on Thursday, a print of the image went for £2,400 – considerably more than the price paid in the late 1980s by scores of students and young professionals keen to brighten up rented walls.


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Get your "Devotion in Motion" by joining in the MN South District Feed My Starving Children Mobile Pack event at Woodbury Lutheran Church Nov. 10-12. Redemption has reserved space for our members and friends to go as a group on Friday, Nov. 11 from 12-2 p.m. and then from 8-10 p.m. Also on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9-11 a.m. Sign-up at church for the times we have reserved. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your start time and remember to wear your new "Devotion in Motion" t-shirts!
If the times we have reserved do not work there are other times available that can be accessed through FMSC and the www.mnsdistrict.org websights.


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She is influenced by her fascination with artistic history and modern design. Each piece has a tension between contrasting elements. Modern design lines with rustic texturization, soft and romantic motif with sharp and strong elements. All designed to empower through adornment.
Aimée was born in Ottawa, Canada into a family of strong and creative individuals. Her father was a teacher (and photographer) and her mother's came from very humble and troubling beginnings becoming a very compassionate and selfless person. Aimée grew up to enjoy teaching and caring for others and strives to support and strengthen others through her jewelry design.
Residing in Toronto, Aimée is surrounded by a rich creative culture. Having moved there to pursue a degree is sculpture and design. She stayed to work in the advertising industry for many years until her passion for metal smithing and lampworking turned into a full time pursuit.
Since 2003 she has been experimenting with many different jewelry making techniques. Then after becoming a mother in 2009 she turned her focus to alternative bridal and fine jewelry. Working as a custom jeweler has given her insight into the industry and drive to make it a better landscape for the future. Striving to improve studio practices and making the commitment to use 100% recycled gold in 2018.
Since launching her fine line in 2018 Aimée and her work have been featured in a few articles.
"An anti-traditional approach to this once super-traditional item has poured into 2019."
"Sustainability has become a big consideration for many engagement ring shoppers, who seek out responsibly mined diamonds
and gemstones, lab-grown diamonds, and recycled materials."
"Among the best-received lines was work from Toronto-based Aimée Kennedy, who has a strong alternative bridal voice and exquisite stonework featuring responsibly sourced gems in unusual colors."
"Don't Miss: The brand's stacking bands, a fun alternative to the solitaire bridal style."
In Aimée's home/office she uses green energy, paying extra to ensure the electricity she uses is sourced from environmentally responsible and renewable sources.
We work in a shared studio. This means our equipment is used by 20 artisans. We also subcontract to a small team of experts ensuring each stage of the process is completed with attention to detail.
AImée Kennedy
Amy Kovach
Patrick Aytin
Gem Setting
Uli Dehez - Master Goldsmith
Laser, repairs, and wealth of knowledge.
In the last few years have there been more and more options for jewellery designers to choose and ethical and environmentally responsible options. As we evolve as a brand we will choose to offer those options to customers and to be transparent in regards to gemstone sourcing and material origins.
Recycled Gold
All new samples are made with 100% certified recycled gold.
We are also working on offering Fair Trade / Fair Mined gold, however this is a complicated process so it will be a while yet.
Canadian Diamonds
All newly made pieces use white Canadian melee diamonds. We also use larger high quality white Canadian diamonds in our samples. These are readily available in round brilliant cuts, any other shapes are extremely rare but not impossible. I also have a very small selection of unusual rose cut diamonds of Canadian origin.
Montana Sapphires
We strive to provide as many options in Montana sapphires as possible. We have three suppliers, one of which is both mined and cut in the US. They come in a variety of colours but can be a bit limited, we are striving to offer them in a variety of cuts as well.
Australian Sapphires
We have these in a number of our sample pieces. We do not currently have a supplier but we are working on finding one with a great selection of options.
Black, Salt and Pepper and heavily included Rose Cut Diamonds
These are considered a lower quality diamonds, by international market standards. They tend to be cut from "undesirable" material. Unfortunately because of this it is very difficult to trace origin. I have one supplier who occasionally provides Canadian origin options. I also use two companies who have their own cutting factories. This ensures that the working conditions and practices from that point on are very regulated. As options become available we will strive to raise the verifiable ethical standards of these gemstones.
A lab grown option for the diamond look without using mined material. They are almost as strong as diamonds and have more brilliance. We recommend these as the best lab grown option for white gemstones. We have options in a variety of sizes, shapes and a few colours (white, teal, champagne and black). They can also be custom designed into almost any cut.


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Corporate Team
Simon Gerovich Chairman

Simon is Red Planet's Chairman and previously founded Evolution Capital PLC, listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. He has spent his entire professional career in Asia and is a fluent Chinese and Japanese speaker. Simon was formerly an Equity Derivatives Trader at Goldman Sachs in Tokyo from 2000 to 2005 and graduated cum laude with a BA in Applied Mathematics from Harvard University in 2000.

Timothy Hansing Chief Executive Officer

Prior to joining Red Planet, Tim was Senior Vice President Acquisitions of Kingdom Hotel Investments from 2002-2009. From 1999-2002, Tim was Senior Vice President Corporate Development of Movenpick Hotels & Resorts. From 1996-1999, he was Service Group Director Real Estate & Hospitality, Middle East & Africa, of Arthur Andersen. From 1993-1996, he was a Senior Consultant at Pannell Kerr Forster Associates in London. From 1989-1993, Tim held various operational roles at the Whitbread Hotel Group, Thistle Hotels, Canadian Pacific, and Forte.

Yoshi Ikurumi Group Chief Financial Officer

A native of Kyoto, Japan, Yoshi has built his international career in the United States and Japan. He started his career as a marketing specialist for Bank One (now JP Morgan Chase) and has since blended his marketing skills with his financial savvy to develop as an experienced CFO. Prior to joining Red Planet Hotels, Yoshi worked at Morgan Stanley, GE Capital, and Hewlett Packard. Further, he holds an MBA degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Hirofumi Kambayashi Senior Vice President – Acquisitions

Kambayashi is Red Planet's Senior Vice President of Acquisitions. Prior to joining Red Planet, he successfully held management-level posts at the following Japanese subsidiaries: Singapore-based Uni-Asia Group, Australian Galileo Group, Australian Challenger Group, where he devoted himself to the real estate fund business. Further, he has extensive consulting experience on hotel investments from Jones Lang LaSalle's Tokyo office. Kambayashi started his career at the Miyako (currently known as Westin Miyako Kyoto), a flagship hotel of the Kintetsu Railway Group. He earned his bachelor's degree in economics from Doshisha University and another bachelor's degree in hospitality business from Michigan State University.

David Rubenstein Group Investor Relations Director

David, IR Director of the Red Planet Group, brings over 19 years of experience in Japanese equity research featuring small cap firms and technology sectors. Prior to Red Planet, he was Equity Research Director for Shared Research, a Japanese IR specialist firm. David has also worked as an equity research analyst at five investment banks, namely Jefferies, WI Carr (Credit Agricole), Japaninvest (Haitong), MF Global, and Religare. At Jefferies, he was recognised as a top stock picker by the Nikkei. David holds a BA in Economics from Binghamton University and an MBA in Finance from the University of Oregon. He is also a fluent Japanese speaker.

Sander Cohen Director of Legal

Sander has been managing legal and compliance work in Japan for 20 years. He also has experience working in Germany and Canada. Prior to joining Red Planet, he was in-house counsel at Mitsubishi Corporation, and later was Head of Legal & Compliance at the Japanese subsidiaries of major American investment management firms. Sander is an alumnus of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. and a member of the New York Bar.

Jitai Jeon Project Director

Jitai is responsible for leading the strategic management of our hotel development and construction in Japan and North Asia. Jitai has more than 10 years' experience in planning, design, and construction administration and a background in property development, construction, and project management. Prior to joining Red Planet Japan, Jitai was an Asia Pacific project manager with the Regus Group.

Aziz Nomartov Director of Acquisitions Mika Umemura Director of Operations - Japan

Mika has a successful track record in various senior operational management positions with local and international hotel operators including Accor, Regent, Shangri-La, Far East Hospitality, and Solare Hotels & Resorts in Japan, China, and Singapore. Fluent in Japanese, Chinese, and English, Mika graduated with a master's degree in finance and holds a diploma in hotel management. Prior to joining Red Planet Japan, Mika was the Area General Manager of Far East Hospitality Management in Singapore.

Poonnapha Tritanachart Director of Operations - Thailand

Poonnapha started with Red Planet in 2014, as Hotel Manager for Asoke where she ran the operations of our first hotel in Bangkok, Thailand. Further, she was involved in the pre-opening of Red Planet Bangkok Surawong. Prior to joining Red Planet, Poonnapha obtained over 10 years of experience as Operations Manager in leading a hospitality company in Thailand. She is also a holder of a Hospitality Management degree from Dusit Thani College.

Sahlee Zaldivia Country Head - Philippines

Prior to joining the hotel industry with Red Planet Hotels, Sahlee had a successful career in the field of human resources, recruitment, and training, including managing large workforces in the security industry. Sahlee holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Mass Communications from St. Scholastica's College, Manila.


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17 March 2015 - 4:26pm
I've been a little concerned lately with the turnover of people in our new company. We've experienced a number of people starting with us and within a few weeks – or even days! – a resignation lands in my inbox. Being highly tuned to my people is important, so the latest emigration of staff enticed me to probe. The glaring question: is there something wrong with our culture or working environment?
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DETROIT -- Chrysler LLC says it will use U.S. Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization to create a viable new company "in a matter of 30 to 60 days."
But bankruptcy experts say that timetable is very optimistic.
"One of the dumbest things anybody can do -- government included -- is to predict how long this process will take," says Douglas Bernstein, a lawyer at Plunkett Cooney in suburban Detroit.
Dissident creditors could object to plans to sell most Chrysler assets to a new company created by Chrysler's alliance with Fiat S.p.A., he says. Chrysler is proposing to use Section 363 of the bankruptcy code, which allows quick asset sales, to move its brands and other assets to the new company.
Sreedhar Bharath, an assistant professor of finance at the University of Michigan, says the sale must be approved by a majority of two-thirds plus one in each creditor class.
"If they get the two-thirds plus one, they have the ability to cram this down on the recalcitrant creditors," Bharath says. "If that doesn't work, the creditors have the ability to block the purchase."
Daniel Glosband, a partner in the Boston law firm Goodwin Proctor, says dissenting creditors could object to a sale that occurs without the open bidding that Section 363 normally entails.
"It's a very rare case that doesn't include exposure to further bidding," he says. "The goal of the process is to maximize the value" that creditors receive from any asset sales.
Glosband says a judge has the power to change the assets sold through Section 363 or to accept new bidders.


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It is happening. I am fully self employed, obtaining small jobs and sustaining them. In fact so many jobs are coming my way I am in the privaledged position of choosing which ones I would like to do. So far I am doing some house sitting with five gorgeous cats in a 9 bedroom mansion and being paid for it too. Three of the cats are Persian and they are adorable. My duties are to stay overnight with them, groom them and feed them and I love it! Rob is managing the fort at home and luckily I can leave the property each day to see the children.
I am also doing some light cleaning jobs which are enjoyable as they are only for 2 hrs and I get left alone and can sit if I need to. I have told the people who hire me that I have MS and so far it hasn't been a problem for anybody. This is so encouraging as I was so concerned I would be turned down for everything. One of the cleaning jobs came through a temping agency in Okehampton and they told me that nobody wants the jobs which are only for a few hours. This is why I believe I am hoovering up the scraps putting it all together making some nice extra pocket money for the kitty.
I did some shop cover too at a local Outdoor Pursuits shop, I have done several expeditions in my past so enjoyed speaking to customers about rucksacks and headtorches and maps. I have more dates booked in to do this over the coming weeks. The shop owner has been really pleased with my work and recommended me to his friend for an admin job and I have just signed a 12 week contract at 3 hrs a week!
I turned down a few too, a 9 hour housekeeping post in a pub which could not be flexible around me and a hard cleaning job, way out of town.
These past few weeks have been extremely encouraging and have lifted my spirits further. Most days the phone has been ringing or people mention further work I could become involved in if I wanted it. But for now I am at capacity, I cannot overdo it or my family will pay the price and I don't want that. I enjoy being my own boss and earning my own money. I am so grateful to everyone who gives me a chance and can believe again that I still have a lot to offer. I am therefore on target to pay up my National Insurance class 2 so I would be covered when a relapse hits me again.
The other fantastic bit of news is that I have applied for my driving licence back and am waiting for the Doctor to verify my health for my licence. It should take another 6 weeks….watch this space!
Positive thought: when opportunity comes from the most unlikely places, take it as you never know where it might lead.


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Transcript 41503
Radio interview with Craig Zonca and Rebecca Levingston, ABC Brisbane
Turnbull, Malcolm
Period of Service: 15/09/2015 to 24/08/2018
Release Date: 14/03/2018
Release Type: Transcript
Transcript ID: 41503
Subject(s): Land 400; Dora the Explorer
Prime Minister, Good morning.
Good morning, great to be with you.
You've had a look at the tanks now, they're at Enoggera Barracks. Can you describe them for us?
It's like a tank, it is lighter than a tank obviously - the big main battle tank, the Abrams tank - but it is what's called a combat reconnaissance fighting vehicle. It has the very powerful armament, it provides the firepower, the lethality, but also the protection that our soldiers need. Our duty is to ensure that our soldiers have the capabilities to complete the missions that we send them on, but also provide them with the protection to ensure that they can return home safely once the mission is completed.
Prime Minister what got Queensland over the line, because they were up against Victoria, two different vehicles were being considered. What got the vehicle over the line that will be built here in the Sunshine state?
It's absolutely on merit. The decision to recommend - there was only one recommendation - a very, very exhaustive tender process and examination testing. As Marise Payne, the Defence Minister said today with the two competing vehicles the Rheinmetall vehicle and the one from BAE, we shot at them, we tried to blow them up, we tested them in heat, in cold in every possible scenario and the Rheinmetall, vehicle which will be manufactured here in Queensland, was by any measure, the leading candidate. So, it was absolutely on merit. It is a question of, the question is to make sure the vehicle has the capabilities and the lethality, as one of the troopers said to me today, and of course the survivability, because we have to protect our troops. You know, Ben made the point earlier that the vehicles are designed to operate both in what is called asymmetric warfare; so that's like a situation in the Middle East where you're dealing with terrorists and your focus is on improvised explosive devices for example and also in a conventional state on state battlefield scenario, combating an army with similarly equipped to us.
Prime Minister I've heard you use that word lethality a couple of times this morning.
That's killing power, killing power.
Killing power?
That's exactly right, well that's their job. The job is to have those vehicles and all of the armament systems that we equip our defence forces with, to be able to destroy the enemy. That is what it's about, it's force on force.
The Prime Minister of Australia is Malcolm Turnbull, in Brisbane this morning making the announcement at Gallipoli Barracks at Enoggera, that Queensland has been awarded a $5 billion defence contract. On that lethality, killing power, no one's going to argue that, you know, jobs aren't good. They are, the economic boost that's been promised with this contract also good, but for you, Prime Minister when you reflect on what this says about global conflict and instability, is there a kind of more of a dire concern that comes along with a development like this?
Well, you know the price of liberty is eternal vigilance, as the RSL motto says. The most important aspect of a strong defence force is deterrence; so if Australia is well defended, if our ADF has the capabilities that they need in the 21st century to keep us safe then others, other countries, other terrorist groups or other people that seek to do us harm, will be deterred from doing so.
Does it, does this?
You have to, you have to prepare to defend yourself and the better you are prepared to defend yourself, the less likely you are to be tested.
Does a contract like this ramp up Australia's obligation to be involved in international conflict?
No I don't think it is. I don't that's connected. I mean the fact is that Australia, we have an obligation, my most solemn obligation is to keep Australians safe. That is the first duty of every government and every prime minister and every president. It is absolutely my first job and first duty. So what we're doing is ensuring that our ADF whether it's the Army, the Air Force, the Navy, has the capabilities to keep us safe in the 21st century. That's why we're investing $200 billion over the next decade in our defence capabilities, it's critically important.
So we do live in uncertain times, but you know something? We always have. So it's always been important to make sure we have the means to keep us safe, but to ensure that the men and women we send off into harm's way, not only have the capabilities to do the job, but also as far as we possibly can, we can ensure they come home safely.
Prime Minister still on the defence for a moment then after half past nine we're speaking with Vice Admiral Philip Sawyer, who is the Commander of the U.S. Navy's Seventh Fleet based in Japan, but obviously has a wide remit over the Pacific including looking at tensions in North Korea and what's going on in the South China Sea. What role do you see Australia applying in, in keeping the shipping lanes protecting the shipping lanes of the South China Sea open for all.
Well we exercise freedom of navigation and freedom of overflight throughout the region, including through the South China Sea, all the time. We obviously work very closely with our allies and in particular of course, the United States.
Prime Minister, it's pretty difficult to make a segue between super tanks and Dora the Explorer, so we're just going to splash right in if that's ok?
You will leap across, to Dora.
Yes. Thank you, Prime Minister Queensland has got about 48 hours to sign a multimillion dollar contract to have the children's show Dora the Explorer shot on the Gold Coast but it's reliant on the federal Treasurer to prove increasing a tax offset by 16 and a half percent to 30 percent that's got to be done by Friday. The Premier of Queensland is furious, she says hundreds of jobs are in the balance and our reputation on the international stage as well.
Why won't Scott Morrison give the green light for Dora?
Well, we examine all of these applications for a tax break on a case by case basis. You know, all of them have a cost, I mean, Annastacia Palaszczuk could do more herself too, she's obviously in direct touch with the producers of the film.
But we already have a very substantial tax break to encourage people to make movies in Australia and many do. On a case by case basis, we can increase that, but it's always open to the state government to do more. I mean I notice she's raising this issue today, this, is on a day when we are committing to the largest single acquisition in the history of the Australian Army. With these combat reconnaissance vehicles going to be constructed here in Queensland, that's going to be providing hundreds of jobs and billions of dollars of investment, not over the three months it takes to make a movie but over a decade.
So you're talking about a long term investment that the federal government is making into advanced manufacturing here in Queensland, which is going to have a spinoff benefit. That happens when you invest in the defence industry in Australia and this is one of the big reforms of my Government. We have always spent a lot of money on defence. The Labor Party neglected during their six years, didn't commission any naval ships for example. We've got a big $200 billion defence re-equipment program.
We need to have that. The big change in addition to that, is we are spending more of that money in Australia, we are building the ships in Australia, we are building the tanks, as you've described the combat reconnaissance vehicles in Australia. That's critically important, because it doesn't just create jobs in the construction of the defence capability, but of course it's out into the community. You will get other advanced manufacturing enterprises associated with it. So this is about ensuring that we continue to get strong jobs growth we've seen, you know 403,000 jobs last year, 100,000 of them were in Queensland.
So Prime Minister, I'm taking that as a no on the incentive to get Dora the Explorer to Queensland. There won't be any further offers on the table?
It's a matter that these applications go to the Treasurer and he considers them in the usual way, on case by case basis. I just want to emphasise that in terms of the long term economy, advanced manufacturing economy in Queensland - the announcement that we have made today is not something that creates jobs for a few months, this is about creating hundreds of jobs and with billions of dollars of investment over a very long time over decades. This is a long term permanent increase in the advanced manufacturing economy here in Queensland really important.
Prime Minister thanks for your time this morning.
Thanks so much.
Malcolm Turnbull, the Prime Minister of Australia in town today to announce a $5 billion dollar defence contract.


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Gear up and set sail for the Queen of the Sea – Lisbon, Portugal. Bronze through Platinum Divisions continue the battle for Centurion gear, while Diamond Division Clans fight for the Valkyrie set and a top position on the Diamond Division leaderboard. See below for specifics on timing and gear rewards.
Bronze – Platinum Divisions
Bronze through Platinum Division Clans compete beginning Friday, July 10th at 12PM PDT / 9PM CEST, and continuing through Monday, July 13th at 12PM PDT / 9PM CEST.
Clans that place 1st in either Gold or Platinum will unlock a piece of the Centurion set.
Clan Wars-exclusive Centurion Set
The Centurion Gloves, Shirt, and Boots can also be earned by completing the following challenges in any division:
Centurion Gloves: Capture the most nodes during any Clan War.
Centurion Shirt: Finish any Clan War holding at least three nodes.
Centurion Boots: Hold 4 nodes at the same time in any Clan War.
Expect all earned rewards to be delivered within 72 hours after the end time of each war.
Diamond Division
The Lisbon Diamond Division engagement takes place over a two-day period, on Friday, July 10th and Saturday, July 11th. Clans with at least two 1st place Platinum wins can opt into Diamond Division in-app.
Each day of the war, Diamond Division Clans will battle it out in four-hour blocks of time, with different times supported across US Pacific, US Eastern, and European time zones.
Regional times each day as follows:
• Pacific: Starts 7PM PDT, finishes 11PM PDT
• Eastern: Starts 7PM EDT, finishes 11PM EDT
• Europe: Starts 8PM CEST, finishes 12AM CEST
Clans that place 1st in Diamond Division will unlock a piece of the Valkyrie set.
Clan Wars-exclusive Valkyrie Set
Diamond Division Clans can also earn the Valkyrie Gloves, Shirt, and Boots by completing the following challenges:
Valkyrie Gloves: Capture the most nodes during a Diamond Clan War.
Valkyrie Shirt: Finish a Diamond Clan War holding at least three nodes.
Valkyrie Boots: Hold 4 nodes at the same time in a Diamond Clan War.
Expect all earned rewards to be delivered within 72 hours after the end time of each war.
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Kolkata: Much relief for the patient party that the junior doctors who shunned work, likely to back in their normal routine. Tension triggers more chaotic on Wednesday evening.
A section of junior doctors at Medical College and Hospital Calcutta shunned work after an incident of an assualt on a fellow junior doctor by the relatives of a dead patient. The doctors were demanding the arrest of the accused. And in between that the junior doctors at hospital were assaulted by the relatives of a 42-yearold man, who died due to alleged medical negligence on Wednesday afternoon.
A section of junior doctors shunned work immediately demanding the arrest of the assaulters. Though some patients at the emergency alleged unavailability of doctors, hospital authorities claimed that there was no disruption of services. Police arrested three persons — Sambhu Singh, Anil Singh and Deep Singh in this connection a few hours later.
They alleged that the junior doctors misbehaved and assaulted them when they protested the death. The emergency unit became chaotic as more relatives of the patient stormed in.
A heated exchange was followed by a scuffle with the doctors not letting the relatives take the body away before the police made some arrests. A team from Bowbazar police station reached the hospital and brought the situation under control.
Two separate cases were registered at the Bowbazar police station. While the first was lodged by the doctors who alleged physical assault, a counter FIR was filed by Singh's relatives alleging medical negligence.
Junior doctors said that they didn't cease work and that only the interns had walked out of emergency services demanding the miscreants' arrest.


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A few days before last Paris Fashion Week had begun, I found a very interesting ad on the Internet : URGENT: FASHION WEEK ASSISTANT/INTERN NEEDED FOR TV SHOWS (PARIS).
« Looking for a dynamic, organized, reliable, flexible, multi-tasking assistant for Paris Fashion Week. The role is per this date a non paid role, but it does have its perks. In utter preference, someone with a great passion for fashion. »
I immediately thought it was my chance. So I replied and eight hours later, I found an answer in my mailbox. Though I had no real professional experience or diplomas, Maiken Lorentz asked me for an interview.
Lucky I was that day ! I didn't realize it though, I was so excited by this. First, I helped Maiken with the fashion directory thing that had to be used during the shows and interviews, that is bio and interesting notes about all designers interviewed plus photo of their face and one of a piece from last collection. This took me some time, but thanks to it, I learnt a lot about designers I didn't know before. I think I will do that more often : a good advice in fashion is that you always have to know who is in front of you (better in any case).
We met each other at métro Richelieu-Drouot, on Tuesday, September 24th 2013. I had a sort of 'test-day' with Jacquemus show where I was in backstage. It was fun, as most of the models spoke French, I didn't have to make any effort to understand !
Jacquemus is a French up-and-coming designer. Born in 1990, he's pretty young but talented !
He always knows what he wants : his collection comes about with the plot, first, and then the clothes.
That is why I love what he does, it seems that every piece of his collections tells a story.
I believe we all love his collection for the original touch of modernity mixed with retro. It may remind us of the nostalgic 90's, the decade he was born. Minimal, but sophisticated and ultra-modern, needless to say, this is not the last we have heard of Jacquemus !
When the magic of fashion comes into backstage, silence follows. Just below, Simon Porte Jacquemus is telling the models where to walk and what to do when walking. The show must be perfect !
A big thank you to Maiken Lorentz ! I learnt later on that she was a multi-talented woman. Not surprising 🙂 Not only tv-presenter but also actress and producer, she is really nice and very professional. I spent a great time discovering her occupation and meeting her (dream)team ! Her websites : http://maikenlorentz.com


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What a wonderful way to start a Wednesday morning than with a brand new song from Saint Asonia? As they quickly approach the release of their debut album that comes out this Friday (July 31), they celebrate by slowly giving the world sneak peaks to the album.
This started with the lead single, "Better Place", was followed by "Blow Me Wide Open", "Let Me Live My Life". and "Fairy Tale." Now there is "Trying to Catch Up With The World."
So far, fans have speculated that the Saint Asonia album would be full of empowering, sort of 'fuck you' songs, but this track definitely breaks that mold.
This is one of the acoustics that frontman, Adam Gontier spoke about once in an interview. It still is a rather hard hitting track, speaking for those who remain silent as they put up with the world. It speaks of darker moments, and trying to get out of them.
"Weak links never practice what they preach. They cowar down below. That's what you call defeat. And in their darkest hour, its hard to breathe. We try to catch up with the world, but we're so far out of reach."
"I wish I hadn't warned you of this broken path. With each step take, you know there's no turning back." Once you're in someone's life, especially one who feels rather damaged, you can't just back out. Not without leaving a massive scar, at least.
This is a rather interesting track, one that should get some people thinking for sure. You can hear this, and all the other songs on the album officially on July 31.
Like what you've heard so far? Want the album? You can still pre-order it now and can hear parts of the album live on their upcoming tours. Their first ever tour will begin in mid August, and in October they will be appearing on tour with Seether!
In the mist of that tour, both bands will take part in several
festivals as well. Both bands will appear at the Louder Than Life festival on October 3, Seether will be at the Aftershock festival on October 24, and Saint Asonia will be at the Rock Allegiance festival on October 10.
Other tour dates can be found on Saint Asonia's website.
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CAMBRINUS http://www.cambrinus.eu/
Great food and the beerlist is endless. Be sure to book ahead!
ROSE RED http://www.cordoeanier.be/en/rosered.php
Café Rose Red is a cheery café that is full of character. It is located in the heart of Bruges, a stone's throw from the market. Trappist beer specialists!
't BRUGS BEERTJE
't Brugs Beertje is a pleasant and attractive special beerhouse in the centre of Brugge. The Brugs Beertje is not just a pub, but a worthy tasting house where the real beerspirit is enjoyed by the local and foreign guests. The interior with all kinds of beer articles recalls souvenirs of former days. You can find about 300 different Belgian beers in the 't Brugs Beertje. Five of them are on draft.
2BE http://www.2-be.biz/
Located 5 minutes walk from the Markt; the 2be complex comprises gift shops and a well-stocked bar with terrace overlooking one of the most scenic parts of Bruges. Great spot with an impressive beer list!
LA TRAPPISTE http://www.letrappistebrugge.com/
Finding more than 120 different quality beers from bottle and 18 Beers from Draught, with a focus on quality. They serve their Belgian Triple house beer called Abbott, specially brewed for "Le Trappiste" at brewery Van Steenberge.


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Painting Tutorial: Realistic Stone/
In which Jamie presents a simple but effective tutorial for painting a realistic stone effect.
I'm currently in the process of painting up a herdstone for a tentative Warhammer Age of Sigmar Beasts of Chaos army. It took me a long time to settle on a theme and look for the army, but ultimately I've decided to go for as realistic and naturalistic a paint job as I can achieve.
There are lots of painting tutorials out there that cover how to paint stone in a wide variety of ways. My method is an amalgamation of various techniques and approaches I've found online, with some additional experimentation on my part. You might find this realistic stone tutorial useful when painting a herdstone as shown here, when painting up scenic bases for your Warhammer or Middle Earth models, or when painting other fantasy wargames scenery and terrain. For this tutorial I'll be using Games Workshop's Citadel paints range.
Tutorial: How to Paint a Realistic Stone Effect
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Step 1
Start by priming the model. In this case I've chosen to pre-shade the herdstone by first spraying the whole thing black, then lightly spraying grey from above at a diagonal angle. This causes the grey to hit the upper and raised areas of the model, giving the illusion of the model being lit from above. Since we're going to be using thinned down paints in the next steps, this shading effect will show through a little and help to add a touch more realism.
Step 2
Next, basecoat the model using a 1:1 mix of Lahmian Medium and Mechanicus Standard Grey, avoiding the very darkest recesses where you wouldn't expect any light to reach. The medium will thin the paint whilst keeping a better consistency than water, and allowing you to apply the paint more evenly. You may need to apply two or even three coats to get an even coverage, but don't worry about getting it absolutely perfect - we're going to cover this layer with a lot of stippling which will help to mask any slight unevenness.
Step 3
Now mix Lahmian Medium with Dawnstone in a 2:1 ratio and flatbrush all of the stone areas. Flatbrushing is like drybrushing, but with more paint on the brush so that it's wet to the touch (but still not fully loaded). The other difference is that instead of applying paint to only the most raised areas of the model, you'll be applying paint everywhere except the recesses. I recommend using a layer or base brush for this rather than a dry brush. Try to avoid painting right up to the edges of the basecoat - you still want some of this to show through near the recesses. Start building up more layers towards the raised areas.
Then create a new mix of Lahmian Medium, Dawnstone and Karak Stone in a 2:1:1 ratio. Continue to apply using the flatbrushing technique, this time keeping even further away from the recesses. The idea is to gradually build up many thin layers of lighter and lighter colour to create a gradient effect that suggests natural light and shade.
Step 4
Now for the easy part! Simply apply a wash of Agrax Earthshade to the entire stone area. As always when using shades and washes, be careful not to apply to much, as this will cause it to pool thickly in areas that you really don't want it to, and can look very unattractive when it dries. If you're not sure how much to apply, be extra cautious and apply a single thin coat first and let it dry - you can always add more coats later if you feel that the effect isn't strong enough. Lots of thin washes are always better than one thick one.
Let the Agrax Earthshade dry completely, then move on to the next step.
Step 5
This is actually four steps rolled into one, but they all involve using precisely the same technique, just with three different colour paints. The technique in question is stippling, which is my go-to method of creating mottled, gritty, naturalistic surfaces - you may have seen me use it in my recent Lost City Basing Tutorial. For a more detailed description of the stippling technique I recommend reading that article, but essentially you need to jab at the model with a stiff-bristled brush to apply flecks and dots of paint.
First stipple with Dawnstone, then Rakarth Flesh, followed by Flayed One Flesh and finally Pallid Wych Flesh. With each new colour, start focusing closer and closer towards the raised areas of the stone. Again, you're looking to create a gradual shift in tone, like a gradient.
If the stone that you're working on has a lot of large, flat areas (as is the case with the herdstone) then don't be too precise about the gradient in these areas. A large, flat area with a very smooth gradient won't look natural, so you can afford to be a bit more haphazard with your stippling here, letting flecks of all four colours mingle together - but still being careful to avoid any nearby recesses.
Step 6
The final step is perhaps the most fun. Again, this is three steps in one, using the same technique with three different colours. This time, the technique is sponging, and we're going to use it with washes or shades to add some subtle colour variation across the stone.
Tear off a small piece of sponge - the kind that you'd use for washing the dishes is fine, and really any type of sponge will do. The size of the piece you'll need will vary depending on the size of your model. For the herdstone the piece I used was about an inch across - for a standard infantry base you'd probably want something much smaller.
Next, mix Reikland Fleshshade with either water or Lahmian Medium in a 1:6 ratio. You want it to be very thin. Lahmian Medium will give you a better consistency and end result, but at this ration you'll be using a lot of it, so water is more economical. For my herdstone I used water - it's meant that the wash has dried oddly in some places, but you can only tell if you look very closely. It's perfectly fine for the tabletop.
Dip your sponge in the thin shade mix. It will soak up a lot, so you'll want to press the sponge against a paper towel to remove some of the excess. Then dab the sponge haphazardly over the stone surface, just in a few areas - only cover about 20% of the model. You may find that the wash begins to pool in the recesses, which you don't want. If this happens keep dabbing at it with the sponge, spreading it around a little if necessary. You're trying to create a very subtle mottled effect on the surface. It may be barely noticeable at first, but as you continue to build up colour the combined effect will be worth it.
Next, do exactly the same thing with Seraphim Sepia and Athonian Camoshade, thinning them down in the same way and applying each to approximately 20% of the stone surface. Try to avoid layering two different washes over the same area, but if they blend together a little around the edges that's fine. Some areas should have no wash applied at all, leaving the original stone colour showing through. Wait for the washes to dry and that's it! You're done! For my herdstone I plan to take things a step further by adding moss and lichen, but that's a subject for another tutorial.
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Vice President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) has said that he is happy that Nigerians are determined to build a new Nigeria despite its chequered political history.
He said he was happy this had further reinforced his hope that the country would move forward.
Osinbajo spoke in Abuja on Tuesday at the Independence Day Photo Exhibition organised by the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture.
He said, "I am pleased to say on behalf of the Nigerian government and people that we have chosen to say that our history will not determine our future. Our history is the least that we can ever be; our future is much greater. Our history is only a precursor to a greater Nigeria, to a Nigeria that is prosperous, united and where all of us are treated fairly and justly.
"Our history is only the beginning of that great Nigerian story that all of these people who have won awards represent; that they are going to be better than those of us who sit here today. These young people represent that history and pride that our nation represents.
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"The second is that we are reminded of the twists and turns of our history. The colonial phase, the Independence, the First Republic, the political crisis, the coups and countercoups, the civil war, the short restoration of civil rule and another military incursion and then civil rule since 1999.
"Each phase has tested our resolve to remain united, to maintain the integrity of the country known as Nigeria.
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Osinbajo added that it was evident that at every turn, Nigeria had clearly seen the strength of the Nigerian resolve to build a nation and the valiant attempts of the leadership at state building.
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"The third reason for the importance of this historical excursion is perhaps the most important. How we approach history.
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In his welcome address, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, explained that the exhibition showcased Nigeria's political history from pre-colonial era till date, as well as Nigeria's rich cultural heritage.
"For those who were not old enough to have witnessed Nigeria's Independence in 1960, they can at least look at the pictures of pre-independent Nigeria and the handing-over ceremony of the colonial masters to the Nigerian leaders to have an idea of how things were and the hopes for a bright future ahead," he added.
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The Graham Residence was built in 2011. It utilizes the revolutionary prefabricated light-gauge steel frame system devised by the company Blue Sky Building Systems.
The Graham Residence sits on a spectacular 10-acre parcel of land at 4,000 feet above sea level in the 320-acre private community of Rock Reach (within the Town of Yucca Valley) in Southern California.
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Many, many thanks for all the pledges. This was one of our most successful pledge drives so far. I appreciate your generosity, some of you for many, many
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Obviously the first few people will get their top choices, so the
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No my name was not called.
So, how am I a winner?
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We are up to #11 and hope to hear from Janet Muchnik soon so we can proceed with the rest of the list.
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I'm #15. Does Monday Grab mean I loose my choice if #14 doesn't reply?
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3rd Annual Never Forgotten Motorcycle Ride
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The Never Forgotten Motorcycle Ride was formed by a group of individuals that are interested in keeping the memory alive of Scranton Police Offer John Wilding who died in the line of duty on July 12th, 2015.
The purpose of our event is to raise funds to provide support for First Responders in times of need.
Toyota of Scranton is honored to be the Presenting Sponsor of this years ride.
A total of 200 motorcycles hit the roads of NEPA, 79 of them carrying passengers. The ride was also attended by members of our local community in support of the cause. The approximately 75-mile ride began here at Toyota of Scranton and concluded at Parker House Tavern in North Scranton, stopping at Arlo's Tavern in Union Dale and the Gravity Inn in Waymart along the way.
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