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By: S. Harding, Xiro Xone News May 29, 2016 Updated: 1:13 PM
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton took the first step in his championship campaign with a brilliant victory at the Monaco Grand Prix, continuing to show why he has become one of the most masterful drivers in wet conditions.
Lewis Hamilton repeated his 2008 performance, which also saw him win in the wet and from 3rd place on the grid. Hamilton's victory breaks his eight race winless streak and moves him to within 24 points of Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg in the championship.
"Yeah, I'm massively overwhelmed. It's been a long time coming to get this win, not only in this season but to get the grand prix win here. This is one the toughest, if not the toughest, races of the year. But as soon as it rained it just opened up all the doors of opportunity. Fortunately I was quick enough in the wet, as I usually am here," said Hamilton.
Nico Rosberg struggled with pace throughout the race before eventually losing sixth place to Nico Hulkenberg coming out of the final corner on the final lap. Hamilton's key to victory was his call to switch from full wet tires to ultra-softs around lap 31 and lap 32, and Red Bull's communication mix up, which resulted in a 13.6s pit stop for Ricciardo, putting him behind Hamilton where he was unable to regain first position.
The mix up would result in Daniel Ricciardo having to settle for second having missed an opportunity to give Red Bull their second victory of the season.
"On the extremes (wet tires) in the beginning we were quick and I did everything I had to. I asked a couple of times how the people on inters were doing but they said that my pace was really good on the extremes (wet tires) so we stayed out and that was no problem. And then they said "box this lap". We put the inters on and then we came out behind Lewis. Then when Lewis pitted we tried to pit the lap later to overcut him. It was all prepared and then I came into the pits and there were no tyres.
"I got a podium in Monaco. I should be extremely happy, grateful and thankful. I've been fast now for two races and that's the positive," said Ricciardo.
Sergio Perez turned out a very impressive result to take third place for Force India, closing on the lead two drivers in the final laps of the race while keeping Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel in his mirrors.
"A podium in Monaco is a very special moment. It's one of my best ever races, especially when you see how difficult the conditions were today: you had to concentrate so hard and it was easy to make a mistake. The key to my race was the strategy and we got things just about perfect today," said Perez.
Fernando Alonso also had an impressive result finishing fifth for McLaren ahead of Nico Hulkenberg in sixth and Nico Rosberg in seventh. Carlos Sainz, Jenson Button, and Felipe Massa finished out the final point scoring positions.
Red Bull's Max Verstappen had a difficult weekend in Monaco by crashing at Massenet after mounting a charge for a points finish from a pitlane start, while the Renaults of Jolyon Palmer and Kevin Magnussen were also claimed by the streets of Monaco as they both resulted in a DNF.
"Disappointed in myself and disappointed for the team, because they worked very hard to get the car ready and I didn't give them the result they deserved today. We were in a good way, we were in the points and to start from the pit lane and end in the points would have been very good, but I learned from this and hopefully we can come back stronger in Canada," said Verstappen.
Sauber also saw a double DNF after Marcus Ericsson was instructed to overtake his team-mate Felipe Nasr. The two collided at Rascasse, and Nasr was later handed a three-place grid penalty for Canada for causing the accident.


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As we enter 2015, we're now a little over 14 months away from Zack Snyder's hotly-anticipated Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice, as hard as that may be to believe. The director recently wrapped up principal photography on the film and is now into a lengthy post-production phase. Given all the super-powered characters appearing in the movie, it's easy to see why his team needs over a year to complete the project.
Man of Steel, perhaps to its detriment, certainly didn't shortchange on the number of action sequences, as Snyder delivered three big battles that stood out (Krypton, Smallville, Metropolis) and continuously upped the stakes. The collateral damage that was caused by some of these showdowns may become an integral plot point in the sequel, but that doesn't mean Snyder is going to tone down his set pieces.
While speaking with Collider, visual effects guru Joe Letteri (who has worked on a number of Hollywood tentpoles) opened up on what he's working on for Batman V Superman. When asked how the sequence compared to the opening Krypton segment of Man of Steel, Letteri gave a tease that should whet the appetites of fans (skip to the 9:25 mark of the video above):
"I can't really give anything away, but it is a standalone sequence. And I think you will be able to pick it out when you do see it."
So far, the only officially released footage from the film is the sizzle reel that San Diego Comic-Con 2014 attendees got to see. With its tease of a fight between the two titular characters, it certainly will be easy to "pick out" for fans. However, Leterri noted that his sequence is different from the one that was shown at Comic-Con, which will cause viewers to speculate about what the team has in store.
Given that Wonder Woman will be making her cinematic debut in the film, a distinct possibility could be a scene that involves the three heroes teaming up against a common foe during the finale. The legendary DC Trinity coming together on film for the first time is certainly one aspect of Dawn of Justice audiences will be most looking forward to, and augmenting that moment by doing something extra special will make it even more of a spectacle (like this clip from The Avengers).
Letteri specifically saying "standalone" will also raise some questions, as the nature of the word's definition would imply that it is a self-contained sequence that has little-to-no impact on the overall plot (like a James Bond cold open). After all, Krypton in Man of Steel could be considered standalone, so perhaps Letteri is working on something Superman-centric to illustrate how Kal-El has settled into his role as a protector of the people. There is a rumored sequence where Lois Lane requires a save from Superman in the Middle East, so Letteri could be describing that.
Regardless, with Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and maybe even Aquaman all getting some screen time in Batman V Superman, there will be no shortage of awe-inspiring visuals and potentially epic battle scenes to be had. Perhaps soon we'll get to see a teaser that provides hints of what this all might entail.
Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice will be in theaters March 25, 2016.
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The Oscars: 84th Academy Award Nominations
Have a look at the full list of official nominations for the 84th Academy Awards and see if you agree (or not) with the choices.
DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: December 13, 2011
Own It, Rent It or Skip It - check out this week's Breakdown to see our recommendations on 10 films releasing on Blu-ray this week that we think you might be interested in.
Summer 2011 Movies: The Best, The Worst, & Some Surprises
Now that the 2011 Summer movie season is behind us, here's our look back at what we think were the best and most disappointing movies this year - along with a couple of very unexpected surprises.
Weekend Movie News Wrap Up: June 19th, 2011
Here's our box office report for the weekend of June 17th, 2011 – as well as various movie news tidbits we may have missed.
Weekend Movie News Wrap Up: June 12th, 2011
Here's our box office report for the weekend of June 10th, 2011 – as well as various movie news tidbits we may have missed.
Weekend Movie News Wrap Up: June 5th, 2011
Here's our box office report for the weekend of June 3, 2011 – as well as various movie news tidbits we may have missed.
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Here's our box office report for the weekend of May 27th 2011 – as well as various movie news tidbits we may have missed.
'Kung Fu Panda 2' Review
While not as epic and awesome as its predecessor, 'Kung Fu Panda 2' is still a pretty good sequel from DreamWorks Animation. Find out what works, what doesn't, and if it's worth the 3D ticket price.
Movie Poster Roundup: 'Conan the Barbarian', 'Real Steel' & More
Come check out our largest poster roundup to date with 59 posters from 45 movies covering every genre including 'Kung Fu Panda 2,' 'Final Destination 5,' and 'Real Steel.'
Screen Rant's 2011 Summer Movie Preview
'Tis the season again movie fans - and we've got your guide to the all the films that will be keeping you out of the sunshine and packed in a cool theater throughout the summer of 2011.
The Ultimate 2011 Summer Movie Trailer
As we prepare for the summer movie season, we've put together a fresh new trailer mashup. Get ready for Screen Rant's 'Ultimate 2011 Summer Movie Trailer.'
Movie Poster Roundup: 'Fast Five', 'Thor', 'X-Men: First Class' & More
This week's movie poster round-up has 38 posters from 28 different films, including 'Fast Five', 'Cars 2', two awful 'X-Men: First Class' posters, and a look at the especially cool 'Thor' theater standee.
Kung Fu Panda (Trailer #2)
DreamWorks has unveiled the full-length trailer for 'Kung Fu Panda 2' and it looks like Po and friends are in for a much larger and significantly more dangerous adventure.
'Kung Fu Panda 2' Producer Promises Dramatic Sequel
Producer Melissa Cobb says that 'Kung Fu Panda 2' will find Po (voice of Jack Black) being forced to confront some 'tough emotional issues' while on his new adventure.
'Kung Fu Panda 2': Meet the New Characters
We have the first images and descriptions of all the new characters in 'Kung Fu Panda 2', including our first look at the dreaded and feared Lord Shen (Gary Oldman).
Super Bowl Movie Trailers - 2011
One of the best parts of the Super Bowl is the commercial breaks. Here are all of the 2011 Super Bowl movie trailers, featuring the world premiere trailers of 'Captain America' and 'Super 8.'
Kung Fu Panda 2
Arguably the most anticipated animated movie of the year, Kung Fu Panda 2 gets a special musically-focused, action-packed Super Bowl trailer.
Movie Image Roundup: 'Green Lantern', 'Three Musketeers', 'Cars 2' and More [Updated]
Today we have 29 images from 11 different upcoming films including 'Green Lantern', 'Scream 4','Cars 2', 'Mr. Popper's Penguins', 'Kung Fu Panda 2' and more.
'Captain America' Tops Super Bowl Movie Trailers List [Updated]
The list of movie trailers being shown during Super Bowl XLV include 'Captain America', 'Transformers 3', 'Thor', 'Cowboys & Aliens', 'Super 8' and more.


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It's all paws on deck as Claire Noble and her pawtner Baron open the Posh Pup Pawtisserie in the midst of North Haven's Fourth of July festivities. Tails are wagging in anticipation of their grand opening ice cream social.
Claire is baking up a storm while her Chief Tasting Officer supervises quality and charms new customers. Not only are they launching their four-paw bakery, the pair must prepare for the town's North at Fourth Fest, farmers markets, dog adoption events and a pawtriotic apple pie fundraiser .
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Staying trendy while also feeling good in your own skin isn't always the easiest task, but luckily if you stick to basics, your outfit will always be on point. That's why you need to make sure your wardrobe is stocked with all the essentials that you can mix and match and even combine with other clothing items, that'll make you look gorgeous on any occasion. From trendy blazers to fashionable footwear and a perfect pair of jeans, check out the wardrobe musts every woman needs in order to always look fabulous.
A Blazer
Whether you're spending a day at the office or you need to meet a client for lunch, you can never go wrong with a classic blazer. Furthermore, when you need your casual t-shirt and jeans combo to look a bit more dressed up, all you can do is add a grey checked blazer and a pair of heels, and you're good to go. Therefore, make sure you invest in at least three blazers to start with. Black, grey, and red are the three colors that will make you look like a true businesswoman, while also acting as a perfect cover up for a less formal wardrobe.
A Trench Coat
For a rainy autumn or a breezy spring, a trench coat can be a great fashion addition during both seasons. Therefore, if you don't already own one, make sure you invest in a stylish trench coat. You can throw it over a sweater and a mini skirt during autumn weather, and you can rock it with a pair of cigarette pants, a white shirt and a pair of oxford shoes while wrapping a trendy scarf over it too. Put on a pair of shades if the day is sunny, and complete the entire ensemble with a French beret for a lovely outfit.
A Well-fitted Pair of Jeans
What was once worn only casually, has now become an essential part of everyone's wardrobe – a pair of jeans can now be worn to the office, on a night out and in the most casual of occasions. Since it's so versatile, you must find a place for a pair of Mavi boyfriend jeans in your wardrobe. Match them with high heels, a sexy top for the unforgettable night out, or wear it on casual Fridays to the office, matching them with a pair of ankle boots, and a chunky sweater.
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There's nothing more timeless than a little black dress, so having at least one in your wardrobe is an absolute must. Whenever you don't know what to wear, a little black dress will come to the rescue. You have a dinner date – wear a sexy black dress. You need something stylish but not too revealing for a job interview – put on a little black dress. Your friend has sent you an invitation to their engagement party, and you have no idea what to wear – a little black dress is the answer. Whether you decide to throw over a blazer, a coat or even a button-up sweater, you'll look stunning no matter how you update your little black dress.
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You can't look amazing without stylish footwear, so get ready to take notes on which pairs of shoes need to be on your shopping list if you don't already own them. A pair of black pumps is essential because they can make you look dressed up in a matter of seconds. Just imagine wearing a little black dress with a pair of wedges or with a pair of pumps. While both may be appropriate, pumps make the legs look longer, and contribute to an overall elegance. A pair of ankle boots alongside knee-high boots should also be a part of your wardrobe when the colder days come. Don't forget a pair of ballerina flats for looking stylish while running errands, without making your feet suffer.
A Stylish Bag
Nothing makes an outfit complete as much as a trendy bag does. Therefore, think about enriching your wardrobe with a stylish leather handbag. Go for black as the safest choice that goes with anything. Furthermore, think about investing in a slightly larger bag as well so you can fit in all your daily essentials. Pick a structured shape so you can carry your things in style.
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When I posted about Comanche, sometime ago, I said that I doubted the boat being the fastest sailing boat in all conditions and expressed many doubts about light wind sailing and upwind sailing with considerable sized waves, even with strong winds. Well, regarding light wind conditions Wild Oats showed who is the Boss and regarding the Sydney Hobart much will depend on the conditions they will encounter, but with the right conditions of light winds and muscled upwind sailing I will bet on Wild Oats. The boats are as different as they can be, being Comanche maximized for downwind racing in muscular conditions and Wild Oats maximized for upwind sailing and sailing in light winds. It will be interesting, as it is interesting this movie showing the two hulls. It's fantastic how two different sail concepts can have such a close sailing performance :-)


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Advice In The Real World:
So you may or may not have doors to close. To know for sure pause for a moment and think about 'regrets' and 'losses' you've experienced.
Did you move through all the steps to recover from each one?
Steps are:
1. Denial
2. Anger
3. Sadness
4. Acceptance
5. Contentment
You can do these steps all in a day or over several years. But they are almost always in that order and need to be completed before a door can shut.
When you reach the point where you can look back at a loss or regrettable situation and not feel an emotion associated with it. Then you have reached contentment and that door is shut.
I personally don't believe in locking doors. Even a painful occurrence made you who you are and can be looked back on to grow or to help someone else going through a similar situation. If that door was locked you would try to avoid it, and feel like something in you shouldn't be there. You may have reached a point where you have accepted it, but you have not learned to live with it, so you are stuck at step 4.
This is true for every loss, every hurt, and every missed opportunity you have.
And you have to go back to the ones that are still there locked up tight and go through these steps again. Either where you left off or from the first one again...before you can move on to be the happiest, healthiest, and most complete you possible.
So if you cry every time you see a white cat with green eyes because you lost your beloved pet. Work on ways to deal with that loss until you are able to see one and only remember how much you adored that pet, and no longer feel the pain of loss.
Of course most of our pains are much more serious in nature. And you may need to go to a counselor to help you get to that point for your life.
Make the appointment.
Make a list of what you want to move on from and close finally.
Start working toward that goal, and dream about how great that will feel when you can look back without fear, hatred, or bitterness.
Most of medical problems are linked to our emotions, so you will see that start to improve as well!
Get those doors closed. They are keeping someone or something great away from your life, and you are worth the effort it will take to move on.
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Lionel Messi hat-trick takes Argentina to 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia
Lionel Messi struck form when it was needed as Argentina qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup to be held in Rusia.football Updated: Oct 11, 2017 08:33 IST
Lionel Messi's three goals lifted Argentina into the World Cup on the last day of South American qualifying, keeping the Albiceleste from missing out for the first time since 1970.
The two-time champions — and losing finalists three years ago in Brazil — rode Messi's hat trick in the thin air of the Andes and rallied for a 3-1 win over Ecuador, which took a surprising lead in the first minute.
"I told the group that Messi does not owe Argentina a World Cup, but rather football owes the world to him," Argentine coach Jorge Sampaoli said. "Argentina took a step forward, and in time we can be competitive."
READ | FIFA U-17 World Cup: Iran thrash Germany 4-0 in upset of tournament
The top four teams in South America get automatic berths to Russia. Brazil has 41 points and clinched months ago. The other three advancing Tuesday went in this order: Uruguay (31), Argentina (28) and Colombia (27).
Uruguay beat Bolivia 4-2, Argentina won 3-1, Colombia drew 1-1 with Peru and last-place Venezuela beat Paraguay 1-0.
Peru (26) placed fifth and will keep alive its bid for a first World Cup appearance since 1982 after edging Chile for the South American spot in the inter-continental playoff next month against Oceania representative New Zealand.
On a dramatic last day of continental qualifying tournaments, six South American teams — separated by only four points over 17 matches — had shots at the World Cup entering play.
READ | FIFA U-17 World Cup: Brazil take down North Korea with second half flourish
What an emotional #WCQ night! 😵— #WCQ ⚽🏆 (@FIFAWorldCup) October 11, 2017
Late goals, comebacks & 4 tickets handed out to the #WorldCup in South America and CONCACAF
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Chile and Paraguay missed out at the last moment. Venezuela, Bolivia and Ecuador were already out of contention.
Chile lost 3-0 to Brazil, the 12th straight unbeaten qualifying game for Brazil coach Tite. Venezuela defeated Paraguay 1-0.
There was a major shock in CONCACAF qualifying for teams in North and Central America and the Caribbean, with the U.S. slipping from third spot to fifth with a loss in Trinidad and missing out on the World Cup.
READ | Liverpool forward Sadio Mane out for up to six weeks with a hamstring injury
It looked easy for Argentina. But it wasn't, particularly after Romario Ibarra gave Ecuador a 1-0 lead in the first minute.
QUALIFIED! 💪— #WCQ ⚽🏆 (@FIFAWorldCup) October 11, 2017
Congratulations, 🇦🇷Argentina! 🎊
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"Even with a goal against us you could see the certainty of a team that knew how to play the game," Sampaoli said.
Make that Messi.
Messi scored iff a pass from Angel di Maria in the 12th, left-footing home from close range. In the 20th, Di Maria slipped a pass through to Messi, who drove the ball into the top corner from 15 yards.
Messi got his third in the 62nd, weighting a perfect 18-yard shot that went in just over the fingers of Ecuador keeper Maximo Banguera.
READ | FIFA U-17 World Cup: Niger coach vents anger at referee after loss vs Spain
"I won't make any promises," said Sampaoli, the third coach in this qualifying cycle for Argentina, which lost 1-0 to Germany in the 2014 World Cup final.
Then he added: "The nationality of the best player in the world is luckily Argentine."
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Assumptions, Social Change and Digging Deeper.
InSite has traveled to South Africa for the past seven years working alongside two specific informal settlements. What started as a 'simple' idea of doing 'good' while exposing more privileged international students to those living in more disadvantaged circumstances has uncovered many assumptions and implicit biases within myself, and our team. As a white, western woman, raised in a monocultural environment, I grew up largely blind to the many assumptions I carried about others, society, roles, and opportunities.
When we began traveling to South Africa, our team had a surfacy understanding of these dynamics. We knew there was a lot we didn't know. We knew there would be challenges and issues concerning race, but on some level, there was a sense that our desire to help would shine through and that would be good enough.
Each trip, each interaction, we'd seek to learn, so as not repeat the stupid things we had done based on assumptions revealed. For example, when we first started going, we'd play water games with the kids, because it was hot and we thought it would be fun.
Assumptions we made:
Parents wouldn't care if their children's clothes got a little wet.
The children would want to play games where they got wet.
They were as hot as we were.
Getting wet and dirty is ok.
They have other clothes to wear if thee get wet and dirty.
They value play as much as we do.
What we learned:
Parents do care if they get wet cause they don't have an excess of clothes to wear.
Kids didn't play with water. It was seen as a needed commodity.
They didn't mind the heat as much as we did.
Getting wet and dirty was not ok, it takes a lot of time to clean clothes and being clean is important.
Play is fun, but homework is more important, espcially during the sunlight hours.
So, we stopped water games.
As our awareness grows, so does our empathy and curiosity. Our questions are guiding not just what we do but how we do it. Questions like: Are we exploiting their position for our gain? What does it mean to help? What does it mean to work together?'
The structures and systems in place that continue to oppress the disadvantaged are many we wonder, how we change it. Can we? How do we help, support, encourage, walk alongside, show solidarity with communities we love and care about…. how do we talk about it and as we are so far removed from them positionally… What is our role? Do we have one?
We, as those living in places of privilege, must come to understand our assumptions and how they impact how we see and treat others.
How do we learn to SEE ?
It is with this question, InSite will be doing something completely different this year. Usually we do work projects with members of the community in the morning: paint homes, build tire steps, do things the community tells us they need. We've all decided it's time to dig a little deeper. Not literally digging, but more figuratively.
For the past 2 years, the community leaders, InSite and The Phillips Foundation have been working on a project to install 10 solar street lights with a side project of launching a business (bakery). The installation will be completed while we are there. This is very exciting yet there isn't complete support from the local community.
We decided we need to listen (digging deeper into the stories of the community). To do this, we'll be implementing IDEO and d.school tools and strategies to conduct interviews, collect stories, in an attempt to uncover the themes, needs and desires of this community of over 8000 people. We won't be able to talk to everyone, but if we can reach people from all areas, along with the community leaders, they can continue this after we are gone. Our collective aim is to come up with testable prototypes for the local community to try to increase support and engagement with the solar street lights and the bakery which are intended to benefit the whole community.
We'll keep you posted on what is uncovered. Like our Facebook page and follow us on instagram as we host live sessions and post stories charting our progress while we are there and after we leave.


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President of the Barbados Secondary Teachers' Union (BSTU) Mary Redman is putting the Ronald Jones-led Ministry of Education on notice that industrial action resulting from the St Leonard's School impasse is very likely to expand to include the St Michael School.
The two sides are currently at odds over the dismissal of two BSTU members. The St Michael school matter dates back more than a year while the St Leonard's issue has been ongoing for the past three months.
Redman revealed that the National Union of Public Workers (NUPW), which also represents the sacked clerk typist at the centre of dispute at St Leonard's, has been given the green light by its council to support the BSTU in any industrial action.
"The NUPW council met yesterday and took the decision to take whatever action is necessary to support its member and to do it in conjunction with the BSTU.
"In relation to the St Michael School we are still awaiting the decision of the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of the Civil Service. I told them on Wednesday that we would be meeting today and we would be making some decisions in relation to that. They promised to get back to me that evening and I am yet to receive that call. So the action we take may have to combined," Redman told Barbados TODAY on the sidelines of Teachers' Professional Day activity held at Solidarity House this morning.
Jones has already stated that he would not directly intervene in the St Leonard's impasse even though the BSTU had warned in a letter to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, June Chandler, that it had until last Tuesday to convene a meeting with the St Leonard's school board.
However, Redman is not prepared to let the minister off the hook. She told Barbados TODAY the ministry had set the tone for the current disrespect being meted out to the teachers and their unions.
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Wednesday, April 1, 2009
my birthday today
no kidding!
yeah. happy birthday :)
don't ever get born on april fools day...
Earth Hour! switch off the lights..of your car!
anyway, what was the most bizarre thing i encountered during the hour?
i saw a car on the road... with lights off!
i'm not sure where to point my thumb really (roll eyes)...
Friday, March 27, 2009
lepak lepak si vegetarian
lembu, kau berak ada lap punggung ke? hmmmm... sedap kan? mentari pagi... aku nak bersenang macam korang jugak, takyah pi kerja... tapi korang kesian la, tarak internet, tak dapat main facebook, tak dapat chatting.
tangkap pakai nokia 5700 ;)
Thursday, March 26, 2009
laughed like old times... OLD???!!!
those were the days. the old gang can just get together and just have fun like we are still half our current ages (ehem). the venue was ahu's house, cny'09. this was a spontaneous act. ahu, upon realizing the fact that he has hit another milestone in his life, suddenly can't take it anymore! but luckily a liverpool supporter was there. You'll Never Walk Alone ahu! errr... problem is, there's only one knife...
glad jimong was there to capture the moment. i still had the best fun with you bunch (you knoe who you are). too bad a few were missing on the day. reli fun stuff. :D hahahaha still laughing everytime i remember this moment. there are things money cant buy, and this is one of them :)
mum is not going to like this ;)
photo courtesy of jimong
in this photo: me and ahu
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
P today...
or is it...?
Friday, January 2, 2009
what will your response be?
mine would be...
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
redhat and bluepants
redhat: dude the water is nice ho? cool cool de. eh! it go into my pants eh. tickles eh...
bluepants: got crab go in ma? if got better lo...
redhat: crab go in ah? wan do wat?
bluepants: wat else le? go in snap ur lil' bro la
redhat: weh u so bad eh. weh weh dude the log is moving eh, i pa pa eh...
bluepants: wat la. a-neh little oso scare. so sissy! crab go in u no scare the log move u scare? u go back do ur sandcastle dun bother me enjoy here...
redhat: haiya dun so mean la. reli ma the log move. later we kena sapu to the ocean n die how ah? eh no crab in my shorts eh
bluepants: see the water go back liao. nothing happen!
redhat: yay the water come again! dunno got crab o not tis time. hope u kena the crab
bluepants: ya let the crab be amazed by my lil' bro
redhat: weh dude! help! the wave like a bit big eh!
bluepants: i t...old yo..u noth..ing to wor..ry about!!!
bluepants: dude there's a lobster...
redhat: dude help! i dun wanna die!
bluepants: where is tat lobster? so big eh! where where?
redhat: i'm still alive! T.T
bluepants: dude we just lost our dinner...
redhat: i wan do my sandcastle...


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All the first year syllabus of M.Com courses (IBO) has been covered by the Indira Gandhi National Open University in these blocks.
Students can make use of Ignou IBO study material in preparing for upcoming Term End examination. Also, they have to make use of these books in preparing the solved assignments of Ignou M.Com first year courses.
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Johnny Knoxville: Action Park takeoff movie trailer is out
Oscar-nominated makeup artist Stephen Prouty talks about how he managed to transform 'Jackass' star Johnny Knoxville into the naughty 86-year-old man in 'Bad Grandpa.' (March 10) Video provided by AP AP
Do you remember Action Park in northern New Jersey? Or as David Letterman once called the amusement park, "Traction Park."
Come June, a film based on Vernon's infamous attraction opens staring "Jackass" star Johnny Knoxville, who has a reputation for being a prankster.
MORE: Infamous Action Park of Vernon gets the Hollywood treatment
More: Is Johnny Knoxville's movie 'Action Point' based on Action Park? It looks like it
"Action Point" is a fictitious movie revolving around a dodgy theme park where Knoxville and his fellow cohorts create an irresponsibly designed theme park, according to the New Jersey Herald.
In February 2017 Knoxville announced he was set to star in the film, with production slated to begin in South Africa, according to the Herald. At the time, Knoxville said that the premise behind the film came from Vernon's own Action Park, where the "safety was left up to the people who walked in the park."
"No rules. No speed limits. Just pure fun," is how Knoxville describes the park in the movie, according to a report.
On Wednesday, Paramount Pictures released the trailer for "Action Point."
Action Park, by the way, was rebranded Mountain Creek in 2016.
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On Thursday, September 28th SFCASA Executive Director Renee Espinoza and Board member Harry Turner hosted our first SFCASA Report webinar. The webinar detailed the progress we've made on our four-year strategic plan and 25th Anniversary Campaign, shared the touching story of Harry's time as a CASA volunteer and his relationship with Tae, his young person, and outlined the core model of the CASA program. View the recording of the video call below.
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We are thinking about planting a couple of citrus and a couple of fig trees. When is the best time to plant these and what are the best varieties. Due our yard orientation, these will be in full sun.
You can plant figs now. I'd wait until the end of February to plant citrus. Citrus get a little stress when first planted, and with the possibility of a freeze in mid February, I'd wait to be safe.
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Which varieties of figs are best suited for us here with the hot dry summers?
When is the best time to plant a Gala Apple tree here in the valley?
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Her name and origins are unknown, but the endless tales inked upon this orphan's eyelids weave a spell over all who listen to her read her secret history. And who can resist the stories she tells? From the Lake of the Dead and the City of Marrow to the artists who remain behind in a ghost city of spice, here are stories of hedgehog warriors and winged skeletons, loyal leopards and sparrow calligraphers. Nothing is too fantastic, anything can happen, but you'll never guess what comes next in these intimately linked adventures of firebirds and djinn, singing manticores, mutilated unicorns, and women made entirely of glass and gears. In the Cities of Coins and Spice is a book of dreams and wonders unlike any you've ever encountered. Open it anywhere and you will fall under its spell. For here the story never ends and the magic is only beginning…
My impressions:
In The Cities of Coin and Spice is the second and final book in The Orphan's Tales – a mythopoetic series penned by Ms Valente. It is written, like the first part, as a story within a story and it is divided into two parts. It contains many of the aspects that could be found in the first book, such as Valente's lush writing style, and the stories within stories format, but it can be read as a stand-alone easily. Still I would like to warn you: if you don't start with the first book (its review, written by yours truly, might be found here) you'll have far less enjoyment. Why? I will explain in a while.
While I enjoyed the first part insanely, awarding it my 'best books' badge, "In the Cities of Coin and Spice" I found a bit lacking. Don't get me wrong: it was still a very original story full of unconventional ideas and characters, like a dying Jinni queen, a straw Star diminished to the size of a little yarrow box or a phoenix called Lantern. If you are in a mood for fresh and sometimes downright bizarre fairy tales which break all stereotypes and celebrate women, Valente's both books of "The Orphan's Tales" are for you. Actually one of my favorite parts was picking up on the little moments that tied the big stories from both books together – a fantastic feeling of recognition and continuation was enhancing greatly my reading experience. That's why I strongly recommend to read both parts in the proper order and one after another; otherwise you might forget this and that and get lost in the labyrinthine narration which, while compelling, might also be a tad overwhelming.
So. The second part is a kind of continuation of the first but with some extras. It is also darker, more depressing, full of blood, suffering and sadness. While the first book carried me along like a high-flying kite, this one dragged me like a huge, heavy wagon. Often I felt as if I was being dropped into a deep pool without any lifebelt. I also have to admit I had a harder time keeping track of who was who and generally what was going on within a particular strand of the narration and how it fitted the general scheme of things. Perhaps it's only me but I had the feeling that the outer story, being injected much less regularly, caused that mayhem. The whole book somehow lost that anchoring superstructure; as a result the internal story arcs were too long, disconnected and meandering. I don't want to say Valente had run out of inspiration or energy but she certainly wrote the second part being in a different mood.
Final verdict:
"In the Cities of Coin and Spice" was a much darker story full of monsters and lonely children, exploring the fates of the unwanted and the enslaved. Some parts of it were very disturbing, especially for a fairy tale so no, I don't recommend it for any child. I suppose its biggest weakness was the fact that, contrary to the first part, many of the stories didn't really go anywhere; still I wanted to know who the Orphan was so I managed to read it all. And I didn't regret it. Still recommendable but no longer brilliant.


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We've all been there. Sometimes you stroll out of your happy home and walk into a perfect storm at work.
Sometimes it's self inflicted. You feel really good on an easy 25 mile bike ride. So good that you decide to add a few hills then chase the guy who doesn't look that fast.
By the end of the day your body, mind, and psyche are whipped. You resolve to never again get pounded.
If you keep that resolution, it's a big mistake. Big, big mistake.
"Around the turn of the twentieth century, a bar of steel was worth about $5. Yet when forged into horseshoes, it was worth $10; when made into needles, its value was $350; when used to make small pocketknife blades, its worth was $32,000; when made into springs for watches, its value increased to $250,000. What a pounding that steel bar had to endure to be worth this much! But the more it was shaped, hammered, put through the fire, beaten, pounded, and polished, the greater its value."
Lettie Burd Cowan wrote that in the early 1920's. It's a timeless truth.
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'New hair, new flair' - Bayern star Vidal gets fresh look for Confederations Cup
Bayern Munich's Arturo Vidal is renowned for his bold appearance and will be sporting a new look at the Confederations Cup.
The Chile international is easily recognisable, with his Mohawk hairstyle and collection of tattoos.
What happened to Renato Sanches?
There has been no dramatic change for the 30-year-old as he goes in search of more silverware with his country, but his hair has been tweaked and the beard enhanced.
New hair, new flair @kingarturo23 is ready for the #ConfedCup! #MiaSanMia pic.twitter.com/8KAFvkZG9B— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) June 17, 2017
Vidal and Chile open their Confederations Cup campaign against Cameroon on Sunday.
They are in Russia as the current holders of the Copa America crown.
Liverpool to face Bayern at Audi Cup
Vidal has lifted that trophy on two separate occasions, in back-to-back events in 2015 and 2016, and will be looking to get his hands on another prize in 2017.
He headed off on international duty after helping Bayern to successfully defend their Bundesliga title, netting nine times in 41 appearances across all competitions.


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BRETT GARDNER size 11 with -1 body length 2017 #11 Game Used/Issued Yankees Home Pinstripe Jersey with Memorial black band and 2017 Postseason patch sewn to jersey. Yankee favorite BRETT GARDNER 2017 game used/issued jersey with MLB Hologram JC052047. These can be found on the Majestic Authentic tagging on the front left tail. Brett Gardner 11 Home Jersey. This jersey is size 44 with -1 body length. The sewn on black band on the left sleeve in memory of long time Yankee player, coach, Manager, General Manager, and, Vice President/Senior advisor Gene Michael who passed on September 7, 2017. Jerseys with the black band are a challenging find… And, this jersey ALSO has the 2017 Postseason patch sewn on the right sleeve. The Yankees came within one game of the 2017 World Series and wore this patch throughout their playoff run. The jersey has /medium use… The wash tag has been laundered and the inspection stickers are washed off. The view shows the "curl" of the wash tag and customized tags. I have not tried to photo match this jersey. But, it could have been used sometime between September 14th and the end of the 2017 Postseason. September 14 was the 1st Yankee home game after the death of Gene "Stick" Michael. This jersey is made of the FLEX BASE light weight material introduced for the MLB on field jerseys in 2016. There is a Majestic Authentic heat pressed label running vertically along the right tail with "NKHH 2017 44 -1 B " printed on it. The wash tags are in worn condition, with Made in USA, 44, and care instructions, with the back of the tag having the new pro code 0730, and the inspection stickers are gone. There is a separate "-1″ body tag. This jersey is in game issued, used condition. A full Steiner authenticity letter with hologram 033057 is included as well. Please add me to your favorite sellers. More jerseys will be listed soon! The item "GARDNER #11 2017 Yankees Game used Jersey HOME BLACK BAND POST STEINER MLB" is in sale since Sunday, January 13, 2019. This item is in the category "Sports Mem, Cards & Fan Shop\Game Used Memorabilia\Baseball-MLB\Jerseys". The seller is "truvalue123″ and is located in River Edge, New Jersey. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam.
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Time to dish! It's been a crazy summer in Charlottesville and we've got a lot on our minds. Dish! is the show where everyone gets to complain, confess, and reveal! It's truth. It's comedy. It's everything. Except expensive. (It's only $6. So you won't have to dish about that.)
What better way to kick off Big Blue Door's sixth season than by dishing? A pick-up assembly of some of Charlottesville's best and funniest improvisers share the dirt and give you the chance to do the same. Bring your personal complaints, confessions, and revelations! You can even dish anonymously!
Belmont Arts Collaborative
221 Carlton Road
Thursday, Sept 14th
Show starts at 8pm!


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When well-loved local black bear Jeanie walked out of her den with three cubs last spring bruin-watchers heaved a collective gasp.
They all know if Jeanie has cubs she heads to the village in the fall and early winter in her mistaken belief that she must do this to fatten her offspring with garbage for hibernation.
So when she lost a cub in May there was a little less worry in the bear observation community, though a meeting was still planned to talk about how to manage Jeanie, who is tagged in both ears - a sure sign of a bear who has strayed out of the wild into human territory.
Then early in June she lost a second cub. While that meant even less chance of risky behaviour in the fall it was sadness not relief that dominated those who watch Jeanie - the only black bear to have her own Facebook group (www.bearsmart.com/Jeanie.html).
So in late August, when she lost her last remaining cub at seven months old, only sorrow was left.
This was the first time Jeanie has had three cubs since she started reproducing in 1997 and it's relatively rare for her species.
"I was quite taken aback when her final cub went... he was so large," said Whistler self-taught bear researcher Michael Allen, who has been documenting the lives of black bears for 24 years.
"He was almost 40 pounds and he was big and fast. One day he was there and the next day he wasn't there.
"I had just spent a few hours with them a few days before and it was mother and cub in the berry patch, and everything was fine, and then this male shows up and just starts harassing her."
It isn't clear what happened to the cubs - they are likely to have been victims of males who are intent on breeding with Jeanie, or were possibly lost to the aggressive behaviour of other females or even coyotes. But it is clear that once again the trials and tribulations of this iconic Whistler bear are providing the average resident and visitor a rare glimpse inside the life a black bear.
"It is tragic," said Sylvia Dolson of the Get Bear Smart Society, who manages Jeanie's Facebook page. Her organization works to bear-proof Whistler and educate the public on bear safety.
"It is heart-breaking. We thought we were in the clear for the last one."
And in another twist to the story the same male that harassed the bears in the berry patch, the young, aggressive suitor who may have killed Jeanie's last cub, may have tried to mate with her.
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Letters to the Editor
Salvaging for profit
Politics are tricky, and things are seldom what they seem.
With desalination plants, it isn't about water, it's about building them "piggy back" on the seawater cooling intakes in a last-ditch effort by the energy industry to avoid costly environmental upgrades.
And with the Salvage Logging bill authored by Tom McClintock, it's not about salvage so much as it is about logging. The writing on the wall is clear enough; if you want to log a forest and can't get access, this bill will allow logging companies to put a match to a forest and then log it for profit: arson-for-profit.


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Building Web Sites
You can build (validate) the current page or your entire Web site at any time to help find compile-time errors. Building performs tasks, such as the following:
Compiles the code in all pages in the site.
Compiles the code in the App_Code folder.
Compiles code in the Global.asax file.
Resolves and, if necessary, compiles any dependent resources.
Parses the configuration file to look for invalid configuration elements.
In short, building a Web site performs the same compilation tasks that occur when a page is requested in the browser. However, the resulting object code is not used to run the page.
Building Individual Pages
You can also build individual pages. In that case, Visual Studio compiles only the current page and its dependencies. You might find this useful if your site contains many unfinished pages and you do not want to be notified of errors in any page but the one you are currently working with. You can set options for what to build by setting project options. For details, see How to: Test Web Pages in Visual Web Developer.
Building versus Precompiling
Building a page or Web site is part of developing a site, and is intended to help you find compile-time errors that might occur anywhere in the site. Although building does compile the pages, it does not produce an assembly that you deploy. You can deploy a site without compiling it by copying all of the files in the Web site to a production server. When users request pages from the production server, ASP.NET will dynamically compile the site, effectively performing the same steps that the build process does in Visual Studio. (ASP.NET caches the resulting output so that the pages do not need to be recompiled with each request.)
If you want to compile the site into assemblies and other files that you can deploy, you can publish the site. Publishing performs the same compilation steps that building does, but it saves the output into a folder and subfolders that you can in turn deploy to the production server.
For more information, see ASP.NET Deployment Overview.
See Also
How to: Test Web Pages in Visual Web Developer


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EMAIL TEMPLATE DESIGN | LiveAction
Problem Statement
LiveAction's email designs and templates are constantly being iterated through conducting A/B testing and analyzing open rates, click-through rates (CTRs), and contacts lost. We want our emails to be fresh and relatable to our current pool of prospects, customers, and other audience members.
Proposed Solution
Role: A/B Testing, Template Design
Material: Adobe Illustrator
As a means of generating the optimum email design, I've shown the
evolution of some of our email designs to emphasize my personal design
style that showcases simplicity (in regards to our tagline, "Simplify the Network"),
clean formatting, and better scanability.
Post-Webinar Emails
I host an open mic webinar every Thursday that covers subjects such as Wide Area Networking Monitoring (WAN), Voice over IP (VoIP), Quality of Service (QoS), and Application Performance Monitoring (APM). After each webinar, a follow-up email is sent to all registrants and attendees, thanking them for their interest. However, when I first started working at LiveAction, I noticed that generic follow-up emails from the webinar-hosted platform (WebEx and, now, GoToWebinar) were sent to customers as opposed to our own emails that we could have more control over. I took the intiative to create our own LiveAction emails, as displayed below. The first one (far left) illustrates a generic GoToWebinar follow-up email; the middle email illustrates an already existing template that I re-purposed, and the final email (far right) illustrates a follow-up email that I recreated and redesigned.
Design Progression (from left to right):
Trade Show Invite Emails
These emails promote a series of trade shows that we annually attend, Cisco Live. The following images illustrate the different templates that were utilized for these trade shows throughout the past year. While I did not design the templates for the first two (far left and middle), I designed the final template and design (far right) for Cisco Live EMEA 2018 that will also be used for the upcoming trade shows such as RSA 2018.
Design Progression (from left to right):


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3 killed in fiery crash on I-30 in East Dallas
DALLAS - Part of Interstate 30 was closed in East Dallas Wednesday morning because of a fatal crash.
The accident happened around 2:30 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of the interstate near Dolphin Road.
Witnesses said a car was going over 100 miles per hour. It clipped an 18-wheeler, causing it to crash and burn. The truck also lost control, hit a barricade and rolled over.
All three people in the car died after being trapped in the flames. The truck driver and his passenger were shaken up but not injured.
I-30 was shut down most of the morning for cleanup and an investigation.
A Dallas Fire-Rescue hazardous materials team was called in to clean up diesel that spilled from the overturned truck. Texas Department of Transportation road crews are also evaluating the damage to the roadway and guardrails.


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Expropriation, Exploitation, and the Neoliberal Racial Order
In the first episode of Season 3, Nancy Fraser, Henry A. & Louise Loeb Professor of Political and Social Science at The New School, joins Michael Dawson in a moderated discussion on race, expropriation, and exploitation led by lawyer and doctoral student Mayra Cotta. This event was live at the Heilbroner Center for Capitalism Studies on October 17, 2018.
Dark Ghettos and the Articulation of Racial Capitalism
Tommie Shelby, Caldwell Titcomb Professor of African and African American Studies and of Philosophy at Harvard University, joins host Michael Dawson to discuss Shelby's book "Dark Ghettos: Injustice, Dissent, and Reform," in a conversation moderated by Adom Getachew, Neubauer Family Assistant Professor of Political Science and the College at the University of Chicago. This conversation was part of a live discussion at the New School.
Global Markets, "the national economy," and the Licit Life of Capitalism
Michael Dawson speaks with Hannah Appel, Professor of Anthropology at the University of California, Los Angeles, about her research on US oil companies. They begin discussing Appel's recent essay "Race Makes Markets: Subcontracting in the Transnational Oil Industry," which recently appeared in SSRC's Items series, and converse about Pan-African banking.
Neoliberalism in Kenya's Schools
Wandia Njoya, Senior Lecturer at Daystar University in Kenya, joins Michael Dawson for a conversation about neoliberalism and the education system in Kenya. She also discusses her interest in environmental imperialism and racial capitalism as a useful perspective in her analyses and politics.
The "Irreconcilables": Reforming Tax Policy to Maintain Racial Inequality
Julia Ott, an associate professor of history at the New School, joins Michael Dawson to discuss the relationship between capital gains tax policy and Jim Crow, white wealth, the 1937 Conservative Movement Manifesto and financialization, and much more in a stimulating conversation in this episode.


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Calling all our fans in NYC and Bay Area – join in the 2018 Hot Pot Festival with a special Vita treat from 12/21/2018 to 1/6/2019!
The first 50 tables to redeem this special WeChat coupon at each participating restaurant will receive free ice-cold Vita Lemon or Ceylon Tea to go with their hotpot!]
How To Participate:
- Search "吃货小分队掌上地图" on WeChat mini-program.
- Visit the page and click the "吃货小分队2018火锅节" (2018 Chihuo Squad Hot Pot Festival) banner for the participating restaurant list.
- Select the hotpot restaurant that you plan to visit and click "获取优惠券" (Get Coupon) on the bottom of the page. (You don't need to make purchase to get the coupon.)
- Go and enjoy your hot pot at the restaurant where you got the coupon and show the coupon to your server in an exchange for Vita Lemon Tea or Vita Ceylon Lemon Tea! (The coupon can be found in "我的优惠券" (My Coupon).).
*You must first obtain a coupon in the WeChat mini-program "吃货小分队掌上地图" (Chihuo Squad Pocket Map), then redeem it at the restaurant. Only the first 50 tables of visiting fans at each restaurant can redeem the coupons for drinks. For the first 50 tables to redeem the coupons: for tables of one person, one bottle of Vita Lemon Tea or Vita Ceylon Lemon Tea will be given; for tables of two or more people, two bottles of Vita Lemon Tea or Vita Ceylon Lemon Tea will be given.
NYC Participating Restaurants:
豆捞坊 The Dolar Shop
36-36 Prince Street, Floor 1, Flushing, NY 11354
重庆殷老头 Master Yin Chongqing Authentic Hot Pot
135-25A 40th Road, Flushing, NY 11354
香天下 Xiang Hotpot
136-20 Roosevelt Avenue, #2M, Flushing, NY 11354
串煮任 Hot Pot
149-52 41st Avenue, Flushing, NY 11355
刘一手 Liuyishou Hotpot
136-76 39th Avenue, Flushing, NY 11354
99餐厅 99 Favor Taste (法拉盛店)
135-41 37th Avenue, Flushing, NY 11354
德庄 Morals Village
940 Easton Avenue, Somerset, NJ 08873
麻辣东村 Hot Kitchen
104 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10003
小肥羊 Little Sheep (法拉盛店)
136-59 37th Avenue, Flushing, NY 11354
小肥羊 Little Sheep (Chinatown店)
105 Bowery Street, New York, NY 10002
聚点串吧 Funny BBQ
98 Bowery Street, New York, NY 10013
川霸王 Szechuan House
133-47 Roosevelt Avenue, Flushing, NY 11354
食尚春天 Gourmet Spring Restaurant
39-16 College Point Road, Flushing, NY 11354
巴适成都 La Vie en Szechuan
14 E 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016
川说 Szechuan Story Hot Pot
36-10 Union Street, Flushing, NY 11354
Bay Area Participating Restaurants:
刘一手火锅 Liuyishou Hotpot
98 E 3rd Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401
海底捞 Haidilao Hot Pot
19409 Stevens Creek Blvd., Ste 100, Cupertino, CA 95014
锅中川 Boiling Szechuan Hotpot
103 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA 94030
千王府 Fondue Chinoise
430 Broadway Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
金潮轩 Teo
1111 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
东汇轩 Pottastic
30065 Industrial Pkwy SW, Union City, CA 94587
锦里缘 Jin Li Yuan (Sunnyvale店)
1669 Hollenbeck Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
锦里缘 Jin Li Yuan (Fremont店)
37140 Fremont Blvd, Ste A, Fremont, CA 94536
沸腾火锅 Boiling Hot Pot (Fremont店)
46997 Warm Springs Blvd., Fremont, CA 94539
沸腾火锅 Boiling Hot Pot (San Francisco店)
5512 Geary Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94121
MUMU Hot Pot (Sunnyvale店)
1273 Lawrence Station Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
MUMU Hot Pot (Pleasanton店)
2725 Stoneridge Dr., Ste 103, Pleasanton, CA 94588
味鼎 Tasty Pot (San Jose店)
1183 S De Anza Blvd., San Jose, CA 95129
味鼎 Tasty Pot (Daly City店)
215 Lake Merced Blvd., Daly City, CA 94015
味鼎 Tasty Pot (Dublin店)
4288 Dublin Blvd., Ste 115-116, Dublin, CA 94568
味鼎 Tasty Pot (Elk Grove店)
8461 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove, CA 95758
味鼎 Tasty Pot (Newark店)
34909 Newark Blvd., Newark, CA 94560
味鼎 Tasty Pot (Sacramento店)
6910 65th Street, Ste 105, Sacramento, CA 95823
味鼎 Tasty Pot (San Francisco店)
815 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA 94118
味鼎 Tasty Pot (San Jose店)
1143 Story Road, Ste 100, San Jose, CA 95122


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Oracle Accounting are trusted by their clients to steer them through every aspect of their business finances. They needed a new identity and website to succinctly spell out all the services they offer and develop their personality.
Initially developing a brand strategy that clarified the key ingredients of the offer, we ultimately developed an identity that helps Oracle distinguish themselves in a crowded marketplace and grow their business through more targeted approaches to clients.


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Tiger Beer Presents: The Hidden Depths of Hyperdub. Koko, London. 13/06/2012
As well as being Kode9, Hyperdub label boss and producer Steve Goodman is also an academic, holding a PhD in Philosophy and publishing a book on his own mimetic approach to sound, Sonic Warfare. Aside from being the type of thing to get pretentious music blogs hot under the collar, the title of his book is a perfect summation of the lurching, ominous sound of dubstep, a movement that Goodman was instrumental in bringing to the fore of the British underground music scene. For anyone who has heard a DMZ production through a proper sound system, the phrase will make perfect sense. Whilst brutal 'sonic warfare' may have defined Kode9's early career, in his role as label boss he has become more subtle, veering towards the more recondite corners of bass music; a fact that is evident in recent Hyperdub releases and the array of artists on show in Camden. With Actress absent and Chicago Footwork DJs Rashad and Spinn closing, the bulk of the night was dedicated to Hyperdub artists showcasing material from albums released this year.
In opening up the night by DJing, Kode9 showed off his full oeuvre, mixing together classic Burial with some of the newer additions to the Hyperdub roster. The untitled, beguiling tenth track off Dean Blunt and Inga Copeland's Black is Beautiful may seem to have little in common with dubstep but when mixed into Burial's epic 'Ashtray Wasp' the connection between the two is manifested. As a teaser of what to come, as well as a celebration of what made the label, Kode9's set was perfect, and really when you have the impervious 'Archangel' on hand as a set closer you cannot go too wrong.
Laurel Halo is next to take the stage, perched behind a monolithic series of machines. With hair down to her waist she morphs to look like Grimes or a Manson family member lost in the Science Museum. This offbeat impression is in keeping with her music. She proceeds to play songs off her
debut album Quarentine, using a vocoder to turn her voice into an element in the vast soundscapes she weaves. Equally psychadelic and demonic, tribal drums bubble under soaring synths to turn Koko into a sonic playground, the antiquated venue proving perfect for her idiosyncratic approach as every nook and cranny is filled with off-kilter sounds. Unfortunately her enthusiasm was wasted on a crowd that never really went with her, lightly tapping their feet with confused expressions at best, or blithely making small talk at worst.
London's own Cooly G got a warmer reception as she arrived on stage. Playing songs from her eagerly anticipated album Playin Me, the 27-year old, who recently became a mother, gave the most polished performance of the night. Despite admitting to being nervous and her stage presence amounting to little more than awkwardly flitting between treating the laptop and solitary microphone respectively as shields, she delivered an incredibly personal set; her amazing voice backed by rolling bass and woozy melodies. It would be lazy to say 'imagine if Grace Jones made dubstep', but seriously imagine that and you have the sexy, bass heavy kind of music Cooly G is making. Suffice to say her album is sure to be a must-have.
The final live performance of the night was courtesy of the effervescent Scratcha DVA. Renowned as much for being the breakfast host on Rinse FM for six years as a purveyor of UK funky and grime, Scratcha earlier this year made a step towards credibility with his debut album Pretty Ugly. Of course artistic sentiments have not suppressed his personality and he duly bound onto stage with a ludicrous visor on his head. His music consists of a cerebral take on UK funky, creating 4 minute suites with live vocalists, a host of who appeared live on stage. The standout was the stunning Zaki Ibrahim, flown in from South Africa especially, who beguiled the crowd with her self-conscious beauty and threatened to overshadow Scratcha himself. But having finally got the seemingly reticent crowd moving, Scratcha did away with the rarefied atmosphere by announcing 'f**ck it I'm gonna have to move over to the right to DJ' before promptly almost strangling himself with his vast array of cables. This off-the-cuff moment seemed to break the crowd out of their respectful and reserved
stupor and his brief cameo behind the decks confirmed this as his selections of dancehall, grime and garage cuts went down a storm, the highlight being his own edit of So Solid Crew's classic '21 Seconds to Go', an out and out banger that warranted a personal rewind by Kode9 himself.
Making a triumphant return, Kode9 graced the stage once again, this time to a rapturous crowd finally freed of their inhibitions and ready to dance. Aided by his long-time sidekick, the MC/poet/force of nature 'Spaceape', Kode fully implemented the 'sonic warfare' his earlier set had merely hinted at, launching into a raucous set of Dubstep, Grime, Garage and Footwork. Spaceape, dressed like a young Fidel Castro, addressed the crowd as 'soldiers' and launched staccato political slogans over snare clicks and bass wobbles. The ensuing frenzy reached a fever pitch when Rustie's mighty 'City Star' is dropped, launching limbs, minds and gun-fingers all over the place. With the
night coming to a close, Kode9 leaves the dance floor survivors in the capable hands of Chicago footwork dons Rashad and Spinn, safe in the knowledge he has shown both sides of himself, sonic warrior and arch curator.


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Medical Family Therapy
We believe in caring for the psychological and physical needs of a person concurrently. Receiving a serious medical diagnosis, experiencing physical trauma or developing chronic pain can be life changing. Medical terminology is rarely easy to understand, and navigating the complexities of the healthcare system can be intimidating and overwhelming.
In many cases, patients are left feeling vulnerable and powerless.
Our goal is to draw from the medical family therapy model to help you through the course of your physical illness, while addressing your emotional, spiritual and relational needs through the lens of Emotionally Focused Therapy. Because several of our therapists have first-hand experience working in hospitals, we have a unique perspective through which we can relate to you as our medical client and all you are experiencing with your medical condition and treatment.
- Acute and Chronic Back Pain
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- Craniofacial Syndromes and Trauma
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- Head and Neck Trauma
- Parkinson's Disease
- Orthopedic Injuries and Degenerative Conditions
- Vascular Disease
As Systems-trained family therapists, we believe when one member of a family is sick or injured, the lives of those around them are also affected. Treating the emotional and physical needs of those who love and care for the patient can provide an opportunity for healing and understanding to occur, often resulting in a new outlook for everyone.
Adjusting to your health condition, in particular chronic pain and chronic illness, can be incredibly difficult and painful. It often requires grieving the life you once had in order to embrace a 'new normal'. We will provide a safe place to explore the impact of your diagnosis on you and on your relationships so that you can begin to define the 'new normal' you desire. If you or someone you know is dealing with a medical issue that is affecting your lives, please reach out to us so we can help you and your family deal with this difficult time.


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Spiced Apple Head Puppets/
I have fond memories of making a funny witch with a mysteriously shrunken apple head at my preschool. When she was all dressed and finished I brought her home and sat her on our fire-place mantle for what seemed like weeks. I would visit with her often wondering just how her head got so small, have a little conversation with her and be on my way.I am so excited to share this fun project with the kids I know and with you! This is part craft, part science experiment. Be prepared to answer the question: "Why does the apple shrink?"
First create a face
Find big apples, the bigger the better because the apples will shrink a surprising amount as they dry. Peel them. You don't have to be a perfectionist about this a bit of peel left here and there or around the top and bottom is no biggie. Then carve a face into the apple. You can let you child draw a face on the apple that you carve out when they are done or you can just carve it for them. Next float your apple in a mixture of lemon juice, salt and water. You will want enough liquid to cover the apple. For each cup of water use approximately 1 tablespoon each of lemon juice and salt. This keeps the apple from turning brown. Let the apple soak for at least 15 minutes, longer is fine too. I have kept them soaking in the fridge overnight before. Pat the apple dry.
I love using herbs for crafts and so I put out cloves (eyes), fennel seeds (teeth) for the kids to decorate with. You can also use broken pasta or rice for teeth as well as other herbs that would look fun or creepy on an apple head. Cinnamon chips would be great! Just press whatever you are decorating with into the flesh of the apple. I usually suggest what the various items can be used for and then the kids take it away. They get really into it and make their apples special. After decorating you can sprinkle the apple with ground spices like cinnamon or nutmeg.
Next the intrigue, shrinking and drying
Place a popsicle stick in the bottom of the apple and stand it up to dry or hang it from a string by it's stem. We stood ours up by slicing a small hole in a cardboard box and putting the popsicle stick through. Check your apples everyday to watch their progress as the change into hilarious creepy little creatures. They smell great and look silly. Kids LOVE to watch them change. This takes a few weeks here in Colorado where it is very dry. While the apple is drying keep an eye out for rotting. If you see anything starting to rot cut off the susipcious parts and dry your apple in a 170 degree oven, keep an eye on your apple and leave the oven door open if the apple seems strained by the heat. If you want to use the oven to dry your apples from the start instead of air drying that is fine too.
A Sad Day... We had a tragedy with one of our apples at the school this Fall. It rotted so badly. The sweet little boy who's apple head went bad handled it well but it was a sad day indeed. Several other apples were starting to mold when made our puppets so I am wishing that I had dried the apples for our school in the oven. Strangely the ones at our house were fine, no mold.
Ideas for using a dried apple head
Create a puppet: This is what we did this year. Let your child decorate the a sock or glove to if you want. Add hair (yarn works great), a hat or whatever you want to the apple as well. Take the sock/glove and cut a small hole in the top for the popsicle stick to go through. If you wish, you can hot glue the sock/glove to the apple and the popcicle stick for stability. Or you can also just leave them on their sticks and dress them up however you see fit using them as puppets.
Create a witch: In the past we have made witches' with bodies made from plastic bottles, clothes made from black construction paper, and hair of yarn.
Other Ideas: Granny Dolls: Use your apple head for a doll. If you are lucky enough to know how to sew you can even make a nice little outfit for your doll with pockets and an apron. Decorations: Place to apples amongst other decorations like gourds, pumpkins and candles for a funny surprise!
Have fun!
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Three wins for Morpeth Town in a successful six day spell
Tadcaster Albion 0-3 Morpeth Town
Morpeth Town recorded their third victory in six days on Monday with a comfortable win over Tadcaster Albion.
Sean Taylor opened the scoring before the lead was doubled by Iulian Petrache and Ben Sayer then added the third.
Morpeth started on the front foot and Ben Sayer was unlucky to his effort get sliced wide on two minutes before Taylor had an effort blocked.
Tadcaster responded and their first chance of note arrived only two minutes later. A flick at the near post from Pete Davidson but the striker saw his effort clear the bar.
Both sides were happy to keep possession of the ball but only one side looked to play with any real decisiveness. Sean Taylor was the beneficiary as David Carson was afforded the freedom of Tadcaster to turn in the centre circle and run at the terrified Tadcaster defence. Carson found Joe Walton and the returning striker so his effort pushed away before Taylor followed up and fired home.
The Highwaymen continued to press in search of a second goal and Carson was unlucky to see Michael Ingham parry away the ball when his effort was destined for the bottom corner.
Tadcaster almost levelled just short of the half hour mark when a deep free kick was nodded onto the bar by Harry Coates. For the Brewers, that was as good as it got in the first half.
The missed chance was immediately punished by the rampant Highwaymen when Iulian Petrache grabbed his first goal of the club. The Romanian central defender was on hand to smash home from a corner. Sayer whipped the ball into the box which was missed by everyone, Jeff Henderson kept the ball alive before Petrache grabbed the goal.
Joe Walton, who having grabbed an assist, proved his worth at the other end of the pitch when he was in the right place to clear a ball off the line.
It took only three minutes into the second half for the points to be sealed. Ben Sayer was on corner duties and his delivery was perfect as it caught out Ingham, the 'keeper was only able to push the ball into the net.
Whilst Morpeth looked very confident going forward, the same couldn't be said for Tadcaster who dithered when presented with opportunities. The back line of Danny Carson, Petrache, Henderson and Michael Turner were snapping into tackles and not allowing the physical threat of Joe Lumsden and Aiden Savory a moment on the ball.
What little threat possessed by Tadcaster was in the form of Billy Whitehouse. The fullback went close when he saw his free-kick saved well by Dan Lowson.
David Carson who was looking to add to his goal tally and the midfielder had two good opportunities. Firstly, he was brilliantly denied by Ingham after Tom Potter had raced clear before rolling the ball across the box to Carson. From the resultant corner, Carson drove an effort narrowly wide.
The final chance fell the way of the hosts and Lowson was more than equal to the effort from Lumsden. The 'keeper got down low to keep the effort out and was quick to smother the loose ball.
Morpeth Town 1
Marske United 0
A late Michael Turner header ensured safe passage for Morpeth Town following a close encounter with Marske United in the FA Cup Preliminary Round.
The left-back rose highest to head home the decisive goal in a game which was full of technique but lacking in chances.
The game was fought in the middle third of the pitch, with current Northern League Player of the Season Craig Gott tussling with former winner Ben Sayer and David Carson for supremacy.
But whenever the ball made its way to the final third, the play became disjointed as both sides stood firm in the face of quality opposition.
Perhaps knowing the threat all too well, both sides covered with a familiar solidity before Turner struck with 13 minutes to go.
Sayer looped a corner in from the right on to the head of Turner, whose header into the turf looped up and over the despairing dive of Markse stopper Robert Dean and the defender at the far post.
It was a goal which would decide the fate of Markse in the FA Cup, but for Morpeth, the run continues.