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Tropical Smoothie Café Offers Beyond Meat®
By Jeanne Yacoubou, MS
VRG Research Director
Since Spring 2013 Tropical Smoothie Café (TSC) offers all-vegetable Beyond Meat®, a plant protein made primarily of pea and soy protein in any food item including wraps, sandwiches, flatbreads, and salads. TSC has over 300 locations in 36 states. According to Beyond Meat® founder Ethan Brown, TSC is the first national chain of its size to offer Beyond Meat®.
The VRG asked TSC in July through December 2013 to tell us more about the ingredients in several menu offerings where Beyond Meat® could be served. TSC's nutritional consultant told us via TSC's public relations firm that she had used our Guide to Food Ingredients to classify TSC ingredients. The public relations firm supplied us with the following information about three menu items.
In the Turkey Guacamole™ the guacamole is all-vegetable. The nine-grain bread contains honey and is "manufactured in a facility that uses milk and eggs."
The flatbread in the Chicken Pesto™ contains no egg, dairy, honey or other animal ingredients. The pesto contains dairy. The cheeses may be left off of this menu option when ordering. The VRG was informed that "[There is] no animal rennet in the cheese [at TSC]."
Vegetarians and vegans may be interested in ordering TSC's Hummus Veggie™. The hummus in the Hummus Veggie™ "is completely vegan; no animal products used." The garlic herb tortilla does not contain any egg, dairy, honey, or other animal ingredients. The pepper Jack cheese is not made with animal rennet. This wrap can be ordered without cheese when requested. The rice may contain dairy depending on the supplier. The rice, like any ingredient at TSC, may be left off of a menu item when requested before ordering. The black beans do not contain animal flavors or animal ingredients. The salsa appears to be all-vegetable although The VRG did not receive confirmation from TSC on the salsa so concerned diners may wish to confirm this before ordering.
We were informed by the public relations firm that the nutritional consultant at TSC "…is working on defining all of the ingredients in all of the menu items…I am sure [TSC] will eventually make this information available for anyone who asks about something when they are ordering, so…patrons will get what they want."
According to the Tropical Smoothie nutritional consultant: "For clarification, on the TSC menu all items categorized as vegan are completely animal free, no animal byproducts. Menu items categorized as vegetarian may contain honey, milk, eggs, or yeast and if they do contain these items, they will be indicated as such."
The VRG also learned that the bagel and ciabatta served at TSC contain no dairy, egg, or honey.
In response to our question about TSC smoothies, The VRG was informed through TSC's public relations firm that "…ingredients in the recipe (i.e. soy, whey, or turbinado) can be removed in any of our smoothies upon customer request. A full list of ingredients for our smoothies is available at each Café to help consumers determine the best option for their dietary needs."
Readers interested in learning more about Beyond Meat® may visit their website: http://beyondmeat.com
A Tropical Smoothie Café store locator may be found here: https://order.tropicalsmoothie.com/#content=/Restaurant/Search
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The Boeing 757-200, with 179 passengers and ten crew members aboard, circled the airport several times to burn off fuel before attempting the emergency landing, Saint Petersburg airport spokesman Igor Laptev told AFP.
"The aircraft carried out an emergency landing because one of the engines failed," he confirmed, adding that all passengers and crew were safe and well.
Investigators said the reason for the engine failure was not yet known.

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Established in 1868, this was the first permanent Catholic parish in the Sioux Falls Diocese. The present church was built in 1891. In 1930, Henry Goering came to St. Peter's Church and started the famous painting of the Ascension above the main Altar in the Sanctuary, which is truly a work of art. The figure of Christ is life-size and all the paintings are done with a beauty of the 16th century. The tall spire and cross can be seen for miles around. The church is visited by many tourists each year.
Welcome to St. Peter's Community Center
St. Peter's Parish is proud to present the St. Peter's Community Center located in Jefferson, South Dakota. Recently, the parishioners and community members made the commitment to strengthen the community of Jefferson.
Our beautiful new community center is the result of these efforts. Many parishioners and community members gave their time, talent and treasure to make our new community center a reality.
We are proud to be able to share this incredible facility with our friends, neighbors and surrounding communities.
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Several trends emerged from the 2016 The Kips Bay Show House and neutrals with the addition of bright color used sparingly and dramatically stood out. Making an easy transition from stark, monochromatic rooms of past years to neutrals with luxurious layering, several designers updated this look with a pop of color. And note that drapery … Continue reading Kips Bay 2016: Neutrals With A Pop of Color


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Sunday April 30, 2017
For event updates and alerts, text MOHICANWILD to 888777 (standard messaging rates apply).
8am-10am Advanced Birding - High Biodiversity. What's that? You can tell the difference between a Song Sparrow and a Carolina Chickadee? Blue Jays and Cardinals don't give you trouble? Want to know more about things like warblers, vireos, tanagers, swallows, rails, gulls and bitterns? Join us as we explore the avian diversity of the Mohican region, Ohio, and beyond. Gorman Nature Center.
9am, 10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm, 3pm Birding Boat Tours/Clearfork Reservoir. $10 per person. Limit nine per boat. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Ohio Bird Sanctuary. Ohio Bird Sanctuary.
10am-12pm Wildflower Hike. Delve into Malabar's wildflower world with a guided hike through high wildflower areas. Pre-registration is preferred. Call 419-892-2784. Malabar Farm State Park.
10am Hummingbird Feeders. Learn about feeding hummingbirds and make a hummingbird feeder to take home. Mohican State Park/Resort Lobby.
10am-12pm Attracting Pollinators with Native Plants! Learn how to evaluate and select native plants for your landscape to attract pollinators and participate in a hands-on pollinator garden planting demonstration. Gorman Nature Center.
10am-12pm Gardening for Pollinators. Learn which plants to choose to attract pollinators to your flowerbeds. Afterwards, help plant some native flowers in our new butterfly garden! Program presented by Willo'dell Landscaping. Charles Mill Lake Park.
10am Goldenrod Galls. Goldenrods are a wonderful species that attracts many different pollinators, from bees to butterflies, to beetles and wasps. Lowe-Volk Nature Center.
11am-3pm Keeper Talks. Meet and greet many of our education raptors and learn from their caretakers about their natural history and reasons they reside at the Sanctuary. Great opportunity for up-close photography. Ohio Bird Sanctuary.
11am-4pm Planting a Pollinator Garden. Be part of the experience! Work with volunteers as they revitalize a garden space at the farm into a pollinators' paradise. Malabar Farm State Park.
|11am-4pm Children Activities. Build a hummingbird feeder, make a butterfly garden seed bomb, and many more nature crafts. Suitable for all ages. Some crafts have a nominal material fee. Ohio Bird Sanctuary.
|12pm How Does Pollination Work? Through a fun-filled - and tasty! - Cheetos activity, participants will understand how plants and animals make pollination work. Afterwards, there will be a Pollinator Scavenger Hunt. Fun for all ages! Lowe-Volk Nature Center.
|12pm-2pm Building a Pollinator Garden. Naturalists will be actively working in the Sanctuary's butterfly garden. Interactive program. Come learn and assist. Children welcome. Ohio Bird Sanctuary.
|12pm-2pm Butterfly Banquet! Different types of butterflies spend their winters in all different stages of life, but what happens when they come out of hibernation? Join us for a hike around the property as we search for and discuss these important pollinating insects and the food plants that keep them alive. All ages welcome! Gorman Nature Center.
|12:30pm Hummingbird Hike. The first of the hummingbirds are returning to Ohio. Join us for a hike looking for this very important pollinator. Mohican State Park Covered Bridge Picnic Area.
1pm Hemlock Falls Hike. Take a hike along the historic and scenic Hemlock Falls trail and learn about its unique natural history and folklore. This hike has sections of trail with rugged, rocky terrain, and may not be suitable for the very young or those with physical limitations. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Meet at Hemlock Falls Center porch. Mohican Outdoor School.
1pm-2pm Mushroom Hike. Mingle through a magnificent world of mushrooms! Travel with a Malabar guide to learn about finding mushrooms, their purposes, which ones are edible and more! Pre-registration is preferred. Call 419-892-2784. Malabar Farm State Park.
1pm-2pm Pollinators for All. Join a Division of Wildlife Biologist and learn how Pollinator Plots can positively affect not only insects and butterflies, but many wildlife species (ex. turkey, rabbits, songbirds, pheasants, deer, etc.) Wolf Creek Grist Mill
1pm-3pm Buzz About Bees. Meet Beekeeper Doug and learn how bees collect pollen and make honey. Discover which flowers attract bees in your yard! Charles Mill Lake Park.
2pm-3pm Butterflies & Skippers with "Wild Ginger". Ohio is home to over 40 butterfly and skipper species, many of which are now on the endangered list. Join Malabar volunteer, "Wild Ginger", to learn about these fascinating creatures and how to create a habitat that attracts and supports them in your own backyard. Free, no registration required, but space is limited. Malabar Farm State Park.
|2pm Your Backyard Refrigerator. Learn how your yard can be a feast for native pollinators and birds. Ohio Bird Sanctuary.
|2pm Successes of a Pollination Station. The grounds at Lowe-Volk Park have two active sites dedicated to pollinators: the Butterfly Garden and Pollination Station. These small sites are host to many native plants that attract a wide variety of pollinators, from hummingbirds to Monarchs. This short hike will follow the trail of successes - and set-backs - of each site, giving homeowners a taste for what they can expect in establishing their own tiny pollinator oasis on their property. Lowe-Volk Nature Center.
|2pm-4pm Hands-on Animals. Join us for our exciting finale to Mohican Wildlife Weekend! Enjoy the experience of touching, holding, and learning about some of Gorman Nature Center's resident reptiles and amphibians. All of GNC's educational animals are native to the Richland County area. This program is enjoyed by all ages. Gorman Nature Center.


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Photo Courtesy of KOKET, Love HappensIf your home décor could use a little shaking up, KOKET, Love Happens has introduced its debut collection, Guilty Pleasures. The brand's name stems from Creative Director Janet Morais' nickname, Janette la coquette, a reference to Janet's playful personal style, which is rooted between her mixed upbringing in both Europe and the States.
KOKET is a creative furniture line of "hyper-feminine," ultra luxurious furnishings, which are filled with romance and tinged with mystery. The Guilty Pleasures collection includes dramatic statement accent pieces like console tables, screens and other inventive offerings. They act like accessories for the home, the way a statement necklace can update and change the look of an outfit.
"KOKET is devotion to the seduction of the exquisite and to the enticement of love. Highly influenced by the decorative arts, fashion, flora and fauna, forms and decorative techniques from glamorous eras past reappear in the most sophisticated versions of contemporary trends. KOKET brings empowering style to a highly edited unique collection of furniture, passing on a distinguished sense of entitlement."
Further playing up the interior space, KOKET uses creative materials in each piece which are seldom seen in the home décor arena. Favorites include jewel tones, exotic stones and metallics, which are more reminiscent of jewelry than furnishings.
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Solo Sailing around Cape horn – history
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The lonely rock which is at the tip of South America was given its name when Sir Francis Drake rounded it for the first time in 1578. It is the 550 miles wide passage which is between Tierre del Fuego and Antartica which is actually named after Drake, but this southerly route was, for a long time, kept secret.
Because the Magellan Straits were controlled by the East India Company who maintained a complete monopoly there, it was the Dutch who launched two ships to seek a passage to the south, the Eendracht and the Hoorn. Ironically the Hoorn was lost in a fire but it was the Eendracht which doubled the Cape for the first time in January 1616, some seven months after leaving from Texel, Holland.
It was during the Gold Rush in the late 1840's and 1850's that shipping traffic round the Horn really grew. It was quicker to get from the US East Coast to the West by sea.
At this time then, most of the voyages were from East to West, against the prevailing winds. During the 19th century it could take days, or even weeks to get around the Horn. The most renowned passage was that of the Edward Sewall which took 67 days in 1914, twice being blasted back to a position that they had passed weeks earlier. And the Garthway could not get through east to west and so sailed all the way to Chile eastabouts.
Winds are funnelled and accelerated by the Andes in the north and by the Antarctic in the south, with the low pressure systems funnelled through the narrow channel building huge waves over the shelving waters. It is without question one of the most feared stretches of water on the planet. During Bruno Peyron's 1993 Jules Verne attempt the crew had to lower all their sails and do all they could to avoid be smashed up in the islands which border the south of the passage.
There are still probably not many more than 120 sailors who can lay claim to having sailed solo past the notorious black rock, and hopefully by the end of this Vendée Globe there will be four more, Gabart, Alex Thomson, Javier Sanso and Tanguy De Lamotte.


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They pumped it full of much-needed cash.
The Black Eyed Peas put on a rockin' benefit concert Saturday for Transformers star Josh Duhamel's flood-ravaged hometown of Minot, N.D., raising a whopping $1.3 million for relief and rebuilding efforts.
Talk about getting it started.
Per Fargo's Valleynewslive.com, the Peas' show helped fill the coffers of the Minot Area Recovery Fund, of which Duhamel is the honorary chairman and the key organizer of the event. He was able to snag the band given that he's married to lead singer Fergie.
"A HUGE thank you to @iamwill, @TabBep, @apl_de & #Fergie for their incredible act of kindness for doing #MinotRising. North Dakota loves you," raved Duhamel on Twitter Sunday after the performance.
To which the Peas' principal rapper and producer, will.i.am, tweeted back: "@joshduhamel i.am proud to support #MinotRising...this is what its all about...'Americans helping americans' one neighborhood United States."
He went on to commend the Hollywood actor for his dedication to helping some 11,000 forced out of their homes by rising waters in June.
"Thank you for you passion, determination, and vision to do good, and ability to bring people together for a good cause," will.i.am added.
The gig came together in less than five short weeks and drew a capacity crowd of nearly 16,000 fans, breaking the previous attendance record held by Kiss. Their presence not only supported Minot's recovery through ticket sales, but it also gave a boost to the devastated local economy via merchandise sales and other associated fundraisers.
Well done, guys, well done.
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Alibag Beach is the main beach of the town. The beach has the blackest sand of the region. The beach is very lively with bathers in the morning and many food stalls in the evening.
Alibag Beach is tardily but certainly growing into a tourist attractor. Ali Shah Bawa's mazhar is right in the center of the town and the beach is also named after him. The government have built a good platform for the tourist to enjoy the sea and to take bath with safety.
The Alibag Beach is the main beach of the town and the Kolaba fort can be seen from here.
Accomodation:There are lots of hotela & resorts nearby beach. normal economy room in a Alibag hotel costs about Rs 800, however an air conditioned room will cost you just a few hundred Rupees more. For the ones who don't mind spending, luxury rooms are available starting at Rs 2,200 and can go up to Rs 3,200 for one day. These rooms offer an excellent view of the sea. Ultra deluxe rooms are also available, starting at Rs 8,400 per night.
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By Train:The nearest railway station is Pen, which is 28 km away from Alibag city. Trains are available from Mumbai (Rn Dadar Pass) and Panvel (Swv Diva Pass). By taxi the travel to Alibagh from Pen will costs about Rs 400.
By Bus:Alibag is well connected to Mumbai and Goa through the junction Pen. Catamaran/Ferry is available to Mumbai from the nearest Mandawa jetty.
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Yen Plus is Yen Press' monthly manga magazine. It's about 450 pages of mostly pure manga, and divided into two sections. One side reads left to right (western style) and is composed of OEL and Korean titles. The other side reads right to left (Japanese style) and is all Japanese titles. The magazine carries between 10-12 titles, some titles occasionally taking a month "off". For example, in this issue, Maximum Ride and Sumomomo Momomo did not have chapters, making for only 10 titles.
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Publisher: Yen Press
Age Rating: Older Teen
Genre: Action/Romance/Supernatural/Horror/Slice of Life
Price $8.99
On the OEL/Korean side, the titles that ran this month are Nightschool: The Weirn Books, Pig Bride, Time and Again, Jack Frost and One Fine Day. These are all strong titles, making this side of the magazine most enjoyable.
Nightschool by Sveltlana Chmakova is a supernatural adventure story about a girl named Alex who is a weirn, a kind of witch who seems tied to some sort of dark future. Sveltlana's art is beautifully done and her story remains intriguing month after month.
Pig Bride is a romantic comedy. Si-Joon Lee, when he was young, got himself engaged to Mu-Yeoh Park, a girl who wears a pig mask. She has come to claim her fiance, and has brought a load of trouble with him. Great characters combined with both comedy and some drama make this one of the best titles in the magazine and a strong anchor.
Time and Again is a recent edition, starting this year. Baek-On Ju is a wandering exorcist and Ho-Yeon Won is his bodyguard. Together they travel the countryside, encountering spirits and humans, going up against both. The stories in this title delve a lot into Korean ghosts, demons and belief in karma and reincarnation. The stories can be bloody, but very poignant.
Jack Frost is a horror story, starting out to look a lot like Hellsing, but has evolved into its own. Noh-A Joo is a new transfer student to Amityville Private High School, and a being gifted with immortality and whose blood can heal others. She is also wanted by the Immortalizers. Her protector is the brutal Jack Frost. There is a lot of blood and decapitation in this series, but it has a real story if you stick with it long enough.
One Fine Day is the only all ages title in this magazine otherwise filled with teen/older teen titles. It's about three animals, a dog, a cat and a mouse, who live with No-ah, a novice apprentice. The chapters follow the three animals daily activities as they discover new things and get into trouble. The stories are light and often cute. They are easily enjoyed by all ages.
Included in this issue was a one-shot story and the first of two a chapter preview of a title soon to be published by Yen. The one-shot was Prom Night by George Alexopoulos. It's a story of a boy asking a girl to Prom, and then trying to come up with the money to go. The characters are awkward teens, not your average good-looking, popular kids usually seen in manga or comics. They look and act like real kids which is what really makes the story work. The Preview story is for Raiders. In the first chapter we meet Irel, a young man about to rob an old church that is protected by armed forces. He is discovered and makes an exciting and dramatic escape. The story has a very Indiana Jones/Tomb Raider feel to it, and looks to be a great read, especially if you like that kind of adventure.
The Japanese side ran the titles Soul Eater, Nabari no Ou, Black Butler, Pandora Hearts and Hero Tales. It starts out with Soul Eater, a title hyped by both Yen and fans. Maka is a scythe meister, trying to make her weapon, Soul Eater, into the strongest weapon ever. The chapter in this issue doesn't feature the main characters, but a shinigami, or soul reaper and his weapons. Soul Eater is an average action/supernatural title with a large side of fan service. It failed to impress me.
Nabari no Ou is about Miharu Rokujou, an apathetic boy who is also possessed by the Shinra Banshou, the ultimate ninja art. He is drawn into the battle as rival ninja clans fight to posses him and the Shinra Banshou. This title is on the edge for me. Miharu's apathy makes him different from other shonen protagonists, but not necessarily interesting. The story does take some interesting turns.
Black Butler just started with the August issue and is still gaining its legs. Ciel Phantomhive is the Earl and head of the Phantomhive family in 19th century England. Sebastian is his butler, and not an ordinary one at that. In this chapter, we learn more about Sebastian and why he works for Ciel. The story and art for this title has been great and deserves the praise it's gotten.
Pandora Hearts is a strange take on the Alice in Wonderland story. Oz Vessalius was imprisoned in the Abyss, but escaped thanks to the help of Alice, a girl with no memories and the powers of the B-Rabbit. Alice and Oz agree to work for the Pandora organization to find out who imprisoned Oz and get Alice's memories back. I had my doubts about this title, but it's turned out to have a fascinating mystery. It's definitely worth the read.
Hero Tales is by Hiromu Arakawa, the creator of Fullmetal Alchemist, and this story is no less epic or engaging. Taitou Shirei is the Hagun, one of the cursed stars in the Big Dipper. He, with his sister and two of the Hokushin Tenkun, other warriors tied to the constellation, go in search of the Kenkaranbu and it's thief Keirou Hakuhou. Set in Ancient China, this action adventure has all of Arakawa's great art and a story worthy of it.
Yen Plus has gone through a lot of changes in the past year, switching out titles and giving other time off to feature others. The magazine as it is now has a good balance of genres with at least one title to please anyone. Though, at its price, it really needs more than one to make it worth the monthly purchase. But, the emphasis on manga and less on articles about TV shows or video and card games make it more relevant to adult readers and not just teens. There are ads in the magazine, but are mostly in-house to Yen Press, and Little Brown, another imprint under Hachette.


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Android and iOS sections
Started by THE_TREVALEV, Jul 25 2014 05:07 PM
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Posted 25 July 2014 - 05:07 PM
Could that be a possibility? Would love to have a section where people can discuss smart phones, rumors, Q&A threads, etc
Posted 25 July 2014 - 05:16 PM
There is a place for it.
Android and iPhones are considered part of Technology. Just like PCs, etc. are.
Posted 25 July 2014 - 06:02 PM
Given the traffic we're happy to open any section if it's worthy, which it's not the case here.
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Sociodemographic differences in diabetic retinopathy screening; using patient-level primary care data for health equity audit
Authors Fraser S, Watkinson, Rennie, King, Sanderson, Edwards, Roderick
Published 10 November 2011 Volume 2011:3 Pages 7—15
DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/CA.S25313
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Simon DS Fraser1, GE Watkinson2, CA Rennie3, D King2, H Sanderson2, L Edwards4, P Roderick1
1Public Health Sciences and Medical Statistics, University of Southampton, Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, 2NHS Southampton City, Southampton, 3Southampton Eye Unit, Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, 4NHS Hampshire, Eastleigh, Hampshire, UK
Background: The prevalence of diabetes is increasing worldwide and there is inequality in the distribution of diabetic complications. Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in adults of working age in the UK, and certain risk factors are recognized. Retinopathy screening in the UK involves annual digital retinal photography and image grading. Auditing equity in retinopathy screening poses unique challenges, and screening program data are often incomplete for variables relevant to equity. Using two sources of patient-level primary care data, we conducted a health equity audit comparing the access and uptake of screening between groups of people with diabetes in each of three screening programs covering this area of southern England.
Methods: A patient-level dataset using data from general practices and a combined health record was used to compare dimensions of equity (gender, age, length of time since diabetes diagnosis, type of diabetes, presence of hypertension, socioeconomic deprivation, ethnicity, and screening program) between people with and without a record of retinopathy screening within three years in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, UK.
Results: Anonymized data for 70,004 people with diabetes were obtained from 205 (88%) general practices. In total, 62,836 people (89.8%) had a record of screening within three years and 7168 (10.2%) did not. Lower uptake of screening was independently associated with the youngest and oldest age groups (compared with 50–79-year-olds), recent diabetes diagnosis, and deprived areas. Diagnosed hypertension was positively associated with screening.
Conclusion: Evaluating equity in screening programs is important to help reduce inequalities. We found evidence of inequity in access and uptake of retinopathy screening. Primary care data contained more information than screening program data. Using a combined health record was more efficient than obtaining data directly from general practices, but data were incomplete for deprivation measures at the time of this audit. Our audit informed subsequent efforts to improve equity in local diabetic retinopathy screening services.
Keywords: inequality, diabetes, eye, complications, screening
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Car hasn't been moved through the last 3 storms we've had. I do not envy the ice layer(s) that will have to be hacked through to get it out. I'll give another angle of it if nobody gets it in the next 20 minutes or so
Edit: and we have a winner! Automatch Tom with the Mini Cooper. This one is that cream white color, and belongs to one of the girls in the sorority next door. Front angle (shows just how snowed in it is):


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Describe the similarities/relationship between "To His Coy Mistress" and "The Willing Mistress."major themes that gives similarities
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Though the approach of the women in these poems is decidedly different in how each welcomes (or not) the amorous advances of a [would be] lover, the theme revolves around the "Carpe Diem" (Seize the Day) line of thought, to embrace the moment.
In Andrew Marvell's "To His Coy Mistress," the speaker encourages the object of his affections to give in to his wooing, for he speaks of how quickly time flies:
But at my back I always hear
Time's winged chariot hurrying near;
And yonder all before us lie
Deserts of vast eternity.
For the speaker, the idea is not just that they only have a limited time together perhaps for that moment or that day, but that eternity is not far behind. He further presses his suit by explaining that they will not always be as they are, but will lose the blush of youth, and what a shame for her to go to her death, wasting her virginity and taking it to her tomb.
Thy beauty shall no more be found,
Nor, in thy marble vault, shall sound
My echoing song; then worms shall try
That long preserv'd virginity,
And your quaint honour turn to dust,
And into ashes all my lust.
The message found in Aphra Behn's poem, "The Willing Mistress," speaks to two lovers who are both eager to act upon their passion. They are aware of the beauties of nature around them, perhaps lending itself to the sense that their physical love is natural, and therefore at home amid the "Winds that gently rise..." and the sun shining on them through the branches.
The speaker says that for each touch her lover offers, she returns the same to him ("A many Kisses he did give / And I return'd the same,") but she is only reticent to speak specifically of what they do rather than to do it, as was Marvell's "coy Mistress." The speaker's willingness to continue is also described in:
His Charming Eyes no Aid requir'd
To tell their softning Tale;
On her that was already fir'd,
'Twas Easy to prevaile.
Whereas the speaker in the first poem expresses the desire to consummate their love while they still may, the speaker in the second poem embraces the situation without hesitation.
The theme I hear in both is to live in the moment, to seize the moment and live life to the fullest; the speaker in the first poem speaks to fulfilling this desire, and the speaker in the second poem does fulfill the desire.


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©2003 Robert Laffont (P)2005 Éditions Gallimard
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Prix Goya du premier roman 2000.
This audiobook is severely abridged. It says 'unabridged' in the description but that is incorrect.
"Not an unabridged recording of the book"
Unfortunately, this audiobook is incorrectly labeled as "unabridged", but it actually an abridged version. One clue is that the length is less than 3.5 hrs when most other unabridged ones of the same printed length are 7-8 or more in length. I purchased this as an audio accompaniment with the paperback to help improve my French studies. Unfortunately, it is difficult to follow along with the book as many parts are cut out of this audio version. The only disappointing part was that it is not the full version of the book. The story itself is creative and the performance with the multiple actors adds to the drama.
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I had to say whether the following affirmation was true or not and explain. I fell in love with the proof I gave : (I hope there's no flaws in it)
Let be a linear transformation and let and be 2 eigenvectors of with eigenvalues and respectively. If is linear independent.
I say true : Proof :
I have to prove , so I'll prove which is equivalent. In other words I have to prove that linear dependent implies .
So we have linear dependent such that .
We have that .
Is there any flaw?


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(First through Fifth Grades)
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Be it language barriers or lack of resources or other learning challenges, children throughout our community struggle with their studies and often need special assistance with their homework, particularly reading and math, to keep from falling behind. Through Tahoe Family Solutions' popular Homework Help Club, we are seeing our local children achieve what is expected at their particular grade level, and then some.
Support equals success.
We all know that a good start in school can be the most important step for at-risk students who tend to fall behind. Those who do fall back in their learning capabilities often bring their stress home which can tax the entire family environment. If there is a language barrier, the stress only magnifies as the parents fall short from being able to help their child excel. That's where our Homework Help Club can help those who need it most.
Focused learning. Creative thinking.
Our caring and patient staff and volunteers work diligently with the students (on a three to one ratio) to help the children complete their homework assignments.
Homework Help Club Highlights
- Students are referred to the program by their teachers at the Incline Elementary School.
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"The Metal Voice" spoke to former Iron Maiden Singer Blaze Bayley, who flew to Montreal Canada for a one off gig as special guest to help out the local band "Some of the Few" CD launch.
In the video interview Bayley also explains to The Metal Voice about the possibility of doing a concept album in 2015; His opinion on Paul Di'anno. As as his plans on touring behind Blaze's new greatest hits release "Soundtracks of my life."
Watch the full video interview here:
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Stick Thatcher, an English Ripper – Steal this Character
This character was written for the way cool game of Rippers…
Stick Thatcher's mother, uncle and grandfather were touring New York in 1860. At the same time, the English Cricketers were touring Canada and the United States. When an exhibition match of Baseball was arranged between the English Cricketers and an American Baseball team in New York, the Thatchers decided to attend.
When they were invited to an after-game party, the Thatcher's accepted. Over the next few days, Amanda Thatcher (Stick's mother) was romanced by one of the American baseballers. When she, her brother, and their father went back to England, he was forced to stay in America.
A year later, this American received word that he was now the father of a baby boy. Not wealthy enough to travel overseas on his own, he convinced his team's benefactor to take them on a short sports tour to England.
When he arrived (luggage, baseball gear, and all), he was not received very well by her father and brother. A fight broke out, and her brother ended up killing him. Amanda kept all of his belongings as keepsakes.
A year later, both Amanda and her father died to the pox. Her brother inherited everything, but decided to put his dead sister's boy in an orphanage.
For the better part of a decade, the uncle drank away almost all of his inheritance.
When the boy came of age, he left the orphanage for the streets of London. However, he was first visited by his uncle, a man he hadn't seen in over 12 years. His uncle told him briefly of his mother and father, how they came to pass, and why he put him in an orphanage. He then gave the boy some money, and the keepsakes that his mother kept (a few changes of old clothes, and a bunch of baseball gear).
Confronted with all this information (who his parents were, that he almost could have lived a rich life, and that his uncle killed his father), he spent the next few days in shock, then anger, and then resentment. He finally found some relief when he took his father's baseball bat and smashed up window after window after window.
In an effort to connect with his dead father, he always carried around his bat wherever he went, and occasionally hit baseballs in the alleys. Because of this, he came to be known as "Stick Thatcher." Whenever he broke his bat, he's spend whatever money he had (including money he stole) to get a new bat. This was no small feat, either, because baseball bats weren't always so easy to come by (not good ones, anyway) – everyone wanted cricket bats.
Over the next few years, Stick tried to find work. He worked in the mill, the mine, and the shop, but he just couldn't find anything steady (or, at least, he couldn't stay focused long enough to keep anything steady). He'd stolen to find money to replace his broken bats, so he naturally began stealing to pay for other things, too. Soon, he had a regular gig as an enforcer for some gangsters. He's kind of a big bloke, so intimidating others comes easy for him. He still had trouble shaking that thief in him, though.
After a particularly good score, he decided to splurge a little bit. He took a few friends to The Knight's Moon, an establishment for men who are usually of a higher class. At first, he and his friends were tolerated because he had money to spend. But as he continued to drink, he became a little angry – angry at the life he could have had, had it not been taken away by his uncle. Feeling pressure from the patrons, Stick's friends left the alehouse, but Stick stayed to continue to drink – and to "shove it up their pretty little arses."
Also at this pub was John Bray, a ranking member of the Cabal. Feeling insulted (and entitled), John Bray made it clear in no uncertain terms what he thought of such a gutter-dwelling stench. John was not as big as Stick, but his ego sure was. Stick didn't want to fight a smaller man, but the taunts laid at him made it difficult to ignore. Stick beat the man down, and then began to leave. However, John Bray got back to his feet and went after Stick again.
Now feeling the danger of fighting an upper classman in an upper class establishment, Stick simply wanted to leave, but John kept coming at him. In one final hit by Stick, John fell backward, hitting his head on the corner of a table. He died immediately, and Stick was soon arrested for murder.
With no connections or money, Stick was quickly found guilty of murdering an upper classman. However, that didn't matter so much as the real trouble he would soon face.
Fortunately, the death of John Bray opened a door to the Cabal that the local Ripper Lodge was able to exploit. The Cabal suffered for it, and subsequently put out a hit on Stick's life. By the time the Rippers found out about the hit, Stick had already survived two attempts on his life, and was in the prison's infirmary because of a third.
The Ripper Lodge felt that they needed to do right by Stick Thatcher, and so pulled some strings on his behalf. Through some well-placed bribes, Stick found his sentence reduced by a large margin (problems with the prosecution), and then received an early parole ("apparently" the warden felt the prison was overcrowded).
The Rippers invited Stick into their ranks, and with nowhere else to go, he accepted. He was skeptical, at first, right up until he came face-to-face with his first Vampire. Stick has always been big and strong, but he had quite a handful with his first demon. The creature received two well-placed cracks in the head with a baseball bat, and he still didn't go down. Stick nearly lost his own head in that fight, barely managing to escape. This is when he paid a buddy to alter his baseball bat with large nails and broken saw-blades. The next time Stick cracks a demon upside the head, he aims to take a bit of flesh as well.
When his bosses told him to follow around some Yankee to see what he was up to, Stick jumped at the duty. For one, he liked the feeling of belonging, and having responsibilities. Also, watching this American might give him some insight as to what his American father might have been like…


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Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.
Dear brothers and sisters,
A growing number of mankind today are just living their lives as they damn well please despite the presence of the Final Testament for all mankind @ The Holy `Al Qur'an `Al Kareem of Almighty `Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala to guide us in the ways we choose to live our temporal life here on Earth and to prepare ourselves for the Yaum al Akhirat @ Hereafter.
The video featured above is just one out of many hundreds of thousands of happenings that take place all over the world as a sign of Almighty Allah's instant punishments for mankind's blatant disregard for His Warnings revealed in its completion a thousand four hundred over years ago to the entire mankind through Allah's Final and Greatest Messenger for all of us, the Blessed and Noble Muhammad Sallalahu Alaihi Wassallam.
Would you believe me if I share with you as to what took place today at our apartment complex's swimming pool?
Two Malay young couples frolicked as they damn well pleased during this blessed month of Ramadhan regardless of the prohibitions that forbid such blatant acts of maksiat what more in full view of our entire neighbourhood?
At first I disregarded the squeals and giggles coming from the pool thinking that it must be some young kids just playing the fool whilst swimming!
But my curiosity took over me and made me saunter to our window to see who was making all that noise?
Imagine my horror and utter disgust to see two Malay couples misbehaving in the pool right there in public without shame or even any consciousness of it being Ramadhan and in broad daylight?
I did what comes naturally to me now...get it all on digital camera, both video and photos.
I then went down to the security post and alerted the guards there as to the violation taking place in the swimming pool.
One of the guards told me that they have already sent an elderly guard over but as expected the Malay couples disregarded the old man and just carried on with their acts of maksiat.
I brought two guards with me to the pool and took additional snaps of the offensive couples.
I called over one of the Malay men and asked him if he is a Muslim?
He replied that he is a Muslim and asked me what was wrong? He told me that he has not done
any wrong and doesn't understand why the guard came and scolded them earlier?
So, to prove my point that I know what he and his partners have done, showed him the pictures and video of them misbehaving in the pool.
He went pale and was dumbfounded! I asked him then as to what else he has to say?
He admitted their mistakes and asked that I spare them this time. I replied that if they stop such nonsense, I might?
I told him that I came down to stop their nonsense because I cared for them and didn't want them to be left to their maksiat without being advised.
I asked him if he knew what month we are in and he replied yes, he knows that it is Ramadhan.
I asked him further if he is aware that what they are doing is not only haram in the general understandings of our Islamic faith but he and his partners are committing a grievous sin by disrespecting the general populace of our apartment by misbehaving so?
To cut the story short, I gave them an on the spot lecture about the do's and don'ts of our faith and both men apologized to me and promised not to repeat the mistake.
I showed them that I have the proof here with me and if I ever see them misbehave again, I will have no qualms in publishing such proof here in my blog!
I advised both females who were with them to get out of the pool and return home. Both females who were scantily clad then immediately got out of the pool and left as ordered.
So, ended an unfortunate episode today in the month of Ramadhan where I had no choice but to again be the one who puts to practice what I preach -`Amar bil Makruf wal Nahi iwal Mungkar'!
Enjoining the good and forbidding the evil!
My question is, ' How many of us bother to go and stop maksiat as it takes place before us?'
Do we out of our fear of the repercussions that might befall us if the perpetrators were to retaliate and come attack us for our reprimanding them?
Whom do we fear more?
These fellow human beings or Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala?
What will we say to Him when He questions us as to why we were deaf, dumb and blind to the maksiat taking place all over this nation before our very eyes?
What excuse will we come out with?
Do remember that if He Wills anything to take place; there is nothing on Earth or the entire universes that can stop it from happening?
We live as He Wills us to live and we will all die the very second that our time is up! Not a micro second earlier or a nano second too late!
`Qullu nafsin iza iqatul maut!
Verily all that lives shall taste Death!
So dear brothers and sisters, be aware of Allah!
Be mindful of all that we do and exercise wisdom in handling all the maksiat that is getting out of hand before us.
The time to break fast is approaching and I have to leave you with this advise.
Do what is right and forbid the wrong.
Insya Allah.
Wabillahi Taufik Wal Hidayah.
Wassalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.
`Selamat berbuka puasa!'.
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Average Chlorophyll concentrations for the Southern Ocean across latitude bands 40-50 deg S, 50-60 deg S, 60 deg S-continentEntry ID: SOE_chlorophyll
Abstract: This indicator is no longer maintained, and is considered OBSOLETE.
Chlorophyll concentrations from Southern Ocean surface water collected at a depth of 0-7 metres, along cruise tracks of the Aurora Australis, or other ships. Averaged across latitude bands 40-50 deg S, 50-60 deg S, 60 deg S-continent.
There are three types of indicators used in this report:
... 1.Describes the CONDITION of important elements of a system;
2.Show the extent of the major PRESSURES exerted on a system;
3.Determine RESPONSES to either condition or changes in the condition of a system.
This indicator is one of: CONDITION
The concentration of the photosynthetic pigment chlorophyll a (referred to as chlorophyll) in marine waters is a proven indicator of the biomass of phytoplankton, the organisms that constitute the base of the marine food web. Fluorometry provides an estimate of chlorophyll levels in sea water and thus an estimate of primary productivity in the upper part of the water column.
Differences in chlorophyll concentrations across latitude bands can be expected to reflect differences in the nutrient regimes of different oceanic water masses, wind-driven mixing and the seasonal variation in phytoplankton biomass. Interannual variation would reflect longer-term changes in the water masses.
There is some evidence that anthropogenic changes in nutrient availability in the North Sea have caused dramatic alterations to the pattern of Spring-Autumn blooming. If similar changes were to occur in the nutrient availability, circulation, or temperature of the Southern Ocean, the consequences would have a significant impact on Southern Ocean productivity and ecosystems. Monitoring of chlorophyll levels in the Southern Ocean will secure baseline data and potentially provide insight into productivity trends caused by changes in climate and the marine environment.
Spatial Scales: Average fluorometer meter readings in latitude bands across the Southern Ocean 40-50 deg S, 50-60 deg S, 60 deg S-continent.
Frequency: Monthly averages.
Measurement Techniques: Underway fluorometry on all marine science cruises of the Aurora Australis and selected other voyages accompanied by collection of temperature and salinity data. This is measured with a fluorometer fitted with a flow-through cell. Water is taken from the ship's clean seawater line, the intake of which is at a depth of around 7 metres, or from surface collection on other ships.
Discrete 1 - 2 litre samples to be filtered and the filter frozen in liquid nitrogen or at 80 degrees C for analysis by HPLC on return to Australia. These will be used to determine the major classes of phytoplankton present and to back-calibrate the fluorometer. Preferably 2 samples per day.
Occasional samples (every 5 degrees latitude) to be fixed in Lugols iodine for microscopical analysis.
Remote sensing, especially using satellite-mounted colour scanners (SeaWiFS and similar platforms), is advocated for broad-based monitoring of chlorophyll once appropriate algorithms have been developed and proved.
Aircraft-mounted systems can be used to provide more detailed information on areas of interest, or to operate when satellite coverage is not available.
The development of appropriate algorithms for remote sensing will allow the use of this technology to provide a more complete picture of large-scale areas in the Southern Ocean. This will aid the detection of changes that may occur due to climate or environmental change.
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SOE Indicator 40 - Average sea surface temperatures in latitude bands 40-50 deg S, 50-60 deg S, 60 deg S-continent
SOE Indicator 41 - Average sea surface salinity in latitude bands: 40-50 deg S, 50-60 deg S, 60 deg S-continent
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Chlorophyll concentrations vary on a wide range of time scales. This variation is a result of 'bottom up' physicochemical influences as well as 'top down' controls including grazing and viral lysis. It is highly beneficial if water samples for chlorophyll are taken together with measurements of physicochemical parameters, such as temperature and salinity.
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There's a dad-focused blog out there called Dude to Dad, which includes several videos by the Dude himself.
I couldn't help but be taken in by the one in which he tries his wife's breastpump.
Don't worry. They don't show the details except for a quick cutaway. But they do show his face. My favorite point in the video is when they crank the pump up to its highest setting and then it shifts from the first expression phase (the lighter, rapid pump) to the slower, more intense cycle. It's kind of "Jackass" for new parents, but it's funny. I guess no one ever told the guy that no woman ever uses the pump at it's highest setting, which is so strong it would probably suck your spleen out.


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Graydon UK has teamed up with Validis, a web-based accounting data analyst, to feed monthly management accounts straight into its credit scoring system.
The plan is to sell this information to other credit reference agencies, such as CreditSafe and Experian, so that the information is available to all banks and insurers to use to determine whether to lend money or write policies.
The pair believe it could help "restore the flow of finance" to companies and in particular mean that businesses in sectors that have been blacklisted by the banks and insurers, such as construction, estate agencies and financial advisers, can prove they are bucking the trend.
Trade credit insurers, which have been criticised by Lord Mandelson, the Business Secretary, for "overreacting" to the recession by pulling non-payment cover from thousands of businesses, are understood to be looking at the tie-up as Graydon is owned by the three leading players in the market: Atradius, Coface and Euler Hermes.
Martin Williams, chief executive of Graydon, said: "This takes the credit information industry to a new level.
"During the recession the traditional credit reference agencies just look frantically at ways of changing their scorecards to make them fit in with what they think is going on rather than looking at the data and making it more up-to-date.
"The market has been crying out for up-to-date information but until now there has been no way of validating management accounts data."
"It's very difficult for a small and medium-sized enterprise to beat the system. It validates it from different areas," said Mr Williams, who added that using the system should appeal to many small companies as it would allow them to influence their credit rating.
"There's a lot of credit insurers out there I know who say, for instance, the building trade, don't touch it. If some one is bucking the trend, saying there's nothing wrong with me, then here's an opportunity to control your own credit identity," Mr Williams said.
Chris Poll, chairman and chief executive of Validis, said the company had overcome a long-standing problem with unaudited accounts – that each company records the information, whether sales entries, cash flow or balance sheet updates, in a different way.
"Virtually every set of accounts has a different structure. So until now you couldn't compare like for like. Even with the same software product. We are the first people to deliver standardised accounts automatically," he said.
Mr Poll said that banks and insurers had been requesting monthly accounts for some time where they had concerns but said this information was often flawed.
"The big problem is that small and medium-sized enterprises have to supply monthly accounts but they don't have the time or the resource to check them fully.
So they send information in that does not balance and there are lots of stories of where people have lost their overdraft facilities because of the inaccurate information," he said.
The service is expected to launch in the summer and cost up to £250 a year.


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John Sevigny talks with me about his latest project Fiesta Brava
John Sevigny talks with me about his latest project Fiesta Brava
1. Can you talk a little about your artistic influences? Where do you draw your inspiration from?
I used to think of influences in terms of certain artists, movements or pieces, mostly paintings. In that sense I haven't changed much. I was inspired to take pictures after seeing work by Diego Velazquez and Caravaggio. But I also like later artists like Richard Diebenkorn or maybe Anselm Kiefer. I don't look at much photography because in terms of works people create, it hasn't changed much in well over a century. Now I think of influences as things that happen in the world, in my life. It's not so much that, say, ISIS kills 1,000 people and I want to make a photo dealing with that. It's more about an internal dialogue and how I see the everyday world around me. Maybe it's the Dada-Surrealist thing that "thought happens in the mouth." Quite often I see something on the street and know in some instinctive way that it's my picture. The one of they guy on crutches who has fallen down is one example of that. One click and somehow I got it.
2. You have a very large following on social media. Do you feel social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram has benefited photography, or perhaps made it worse by diluting good work with mediocrity and cliche?
Most of the art made at any point in history is very bad and a few pieces and artists rise up through the muck. If you look at Manet in 1865, \he was clearly the best painter alive. But the Paris Salon assholes had mixed feelings about him to say the least. So they exhibited post-Rococo crap and Manet set up his work in a tent outside, essentially inventing the solo exhibition. I am fortunate to have a following, which is reflected in the numbers on my social media accounts. There are definite advantages to working in the age of mega-digital communication. In the old days we carried around books of photographs hoping someone would see them. Now it's easier to reach out and touch someone.
3. Whats next for Mr. Sevigny? What are you working on now, or planning in the near future?
I wish I knew. I have been so busy preparing for this Miami exhibition called La Fiesta Brava that I haven't thought beyond that. I will certainly be making photographs and talking to people about them in the States, Latin America, and hopefully Europe.
4. What do you dislike about the art world?
I have learned from my friend, the artist Teresa Parker that not all of the art world is bad. The highest end of the market is corrupt, rigged, unintelligent and has very little to do with art at all. History will show that the auction houses, with their $100 million anonymous sales, is a den of money laundering, which of course funds human trafficking and a ton of other evils. This is obvious for a number of reasons but the main one is that all large quantities of money are dirty. On the other hand there is a much larger, more vibrant, more ethical art world, or rather, there are many art worlds. People like Stacy Conde, Teresa Parker and many others who have worked with me are proof of that. You have to create your own art world, work with the existing art world to the point that you're not sponsoring slavery and the drug trade and try to survive.
5. What is your dream project?
I don't have one dream project per se. I have a lot of small goals. For example, I'd like to photograph Rakim, the most important rapper of all time. But the hip hop industry is fucking strange. They want you to pay them to take photographs. That ain't happening. There's a singer from a band called Maldita Vecindad here in Mexico City who I'd also like to shoot. I have other goals that are impossible for the moment because the world has become so dangerous. There's this enormous sprawling desert in the Mexican state of San Luis Potosi, which is now infested with narco-scum. When I was there years before the drug war the landscape just blew me away. The colors seemed to come from within the hills and mountains and they're colors I've never seen before. I'd love to spend a few weeks photographing there but it will have to wait until history's pendulum shifts again.
6. In the nearly 10 years since Ladies' Bar was published, how has your work changed and how have you changed?
The spirit of what I do hasn't changed. I am a better photographer now. I am probably a bit harder and a little more bitter but that's about age as much as anything. I don't trust the world as much as I did 10 years ago. I confronted a lot of violence while making those pictures and I swore I'd never do it again. I am no adrenaline junkie but I am always drawn back to places where I'm likely to get it in the neck. So I took similar risks in El Salvador. This will probably come back to haunt me but while I was making Ladies' Bar, I fought with anyone who challenged me, who looked at me cross-eyed, who tried to stop me from taking pictures. In El Salvador I was basically passive with gang members. I never fought. I tried to keep everything smooth. And that was a mistake. Those people only understand strength and force. Salvadoran gang members are not quite as smart as pit bulls and twice as dangerous.
7. How are these photographs different from recent projects such as Happyland and Tropicalisimo?
They have more air, more distant, more sunlight. There is a dose of Surrealism that hasn't shown up in my work before. There are fewer portraits. I feel like Happyland and Tropicalisimo were two sides of a coin. This is not like that at all. To make photographic metaphors, there's more Eggleston here, that is if Eggleston was coming down off a meth binge, and less in-your-face, confrontation. There are a few photographs in this group that are absolutely eternal. If I were shopping, I'd be browsing at this work.
8. Why the title Fiesta Brava?
It's a nice name for a bullfight, but I equate it with a battle for survival in a primitive setting. There's a myth that we're all civilized and it's crap. We're fighting tooth and nail to avoid starving to death, dying of some treatable disease or being murdered. That's reality.
9. How does it feel to be returning to your hometown?
I have long had a love-hate relationship with Miami. But the hate part has faded over the years. It's a lovely, superficial town of fake breasts, too much makeup and false appearances. Underneath, however, is something of great substance. Stacy Conde, owner of Conde Contemporary, is a third generation Miamian. My own father has a sculpture in the permanent collection at a university there and I have a photograph in the same collection. Whether I like it or not I have roots there. And in many ways it's a great city. You just have to get past the real estate agents, brokers of every kind, and 10 percenters. I am actually quite happy to be going.
10. Is there any message you hope people will take away from these photographs?
I make intelligent pictures for intelligent people. A lot of intelligent art watchers have stopped going to openings and buying art because they're tired of being insulted by stuff made for stupid people. There's no reason to name names. Everyone knows who I'm talking about. But teenagers and college students who hate, say, that guy that cuts up sharks relate to my work and they buy it. They find the art of spectacle and gimmick insulting. You don't have to be a genius to understand what I do but if you're intellectually challenged you probably won't get it. And that's fine, too. People are afraid of art that's about the real world which is why minimalist, fake conceptualism and bad ready mades are the order of the day. The only message is that I offer an alternative. It's the difference between a Danielle Steel novel and something by, say, James Lee Burke or Steve Pottinger. What you buy says a lot about who you are. How much time you are willing to invest looking at a piece of art is a measure of your level of visual literacy.
John Sevigny is a photographer. See more of his work at www.gonecity.blogspot.com


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Nolan Joseph Bergeron
June 17, 1921 - August 11, 2012
Nolan Joseph Bergeron, 91, died Saturday, August 11, 2012, in a local care center.
He was a native of Port Neches, Texas and had been a longtime resident of Vinton. He played the fiddle and loved music. One of his hobbies was donating his love of music to different charitable benefits. Nolan loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.
Survivors include his son, Terry Bergeron and wife, Alice of Lake Charles; his brother, Melvin Bergeron and wife, Elaine of Buna, Texas; his grandchildren, Tammy, Tara, Brandy, Michelle, and Deuce; nine great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Bergeron; his daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Johnny McKee; and his sister, Helen Carroll.
His funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 14, in Hixson Funeral Home of Vinton. The Rev. Susil Fernando will officiate. Burial will be in Niblett's Bluff Cemetery in Vinton. Visitation is from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday and from 8:30 a.m. until the time of service Tuesday in the funeral home.
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Couch co-op or a local versus match is a thing of the past when 'Halo 5' releases in October.
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This makes it the first main 'Halo' game not to be rated M for Mature.
The new gen 'Halo' game will tell its story from shifting perspectives, affecting your play experience.
Admitting to mistakes made with the 'Master Chief Collection' launch, 343i's head makes a promise to fans.
The team leader from 'Halo 3: ODST' returns to hunt down the Master Chief in this October's game.
Go back to New Mombasa as an Orbital Drop Shock Trooper on new hardware this Friday.
SO SHINY. I wants it. I needs it. My precious.
'Halo' is coming to the new generation — and it looks very promising.
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After a soggy start, check out our review of episode 2 to see if the 'Halo'-inspired series has picked up some steam.
Four full games, two remastered classics, endless gameplay combinations, all in one comprehensive release: worthy of a Forerunner, or a clumsy Grunt?
Matchmaking problems continue to plague the new anthology release nearly a week after launch.
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ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – APD and city officials stressed the same message all day Sunday – that they hoped for a peaceful ending to the protest.
The mayor spoke about this late Sunday night.
With the protest and the marches going on for most of the day and into the evening, how the city responded was a big deal.
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Protesters were not shy about taunting police and testing officers' patience. It was a very contentious and highly stressful situation.
The Triangle Police Substation in Nob Hill was vandalized and wherever protesters went Sunday, police were not been far behind wearing riot gear and tear gas masks as they tried to keep the crowd under control.
KRQE News 13 was in contact with the mayor's office and APD throughout the day regarding the response.
They stayed mostly quiet, saying only that they just wanted to see the protests end peacefully. Mayor Richard Berry met with the media around 9 p.m.
"We want people to be able to protest," Berry said. "Obviously, they have their First Amendment rights to do that. But what it appears we have on our hands now is a small group whose main goal is not to protest, but to put the public and themselves in danger."
The mayor says at least one officer was injured. He doesn't have any details regarding what happened or how bad the injuries are.
He says some officers were trapped in their vehicles and spit on.
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Pierce Brosnan & Dominic Cooper Team Up for 'November Man'
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Former James Bond Pierce Brosnan will return to the spy genre with November Man, a newly-announced thriller that is going to pair the fan-fave Irishman with rising star Dominic Cooper (The Devil's Double, Captain America).
November Man is the first film to be released under a deal between Brosnan's Irish DreamTime and The Solution Entertainment Group. DreamTime co-head and Brosnan's frequent collaborator, Beau St. Clair, will produce the project, along with Das Films' Sriram Das (who helped develop the script) and Dino Conte as executive producer.
Michael Finch (co-writer of Predators) and Karl Gajdusek (Trespass) worked together on the script for November Man, which is based primarily on the book "There Are No Spies" by the late Bill Granger. The film adaptation is going to be directed by Roger Donaldson, and is described as follows (in the official press release):
NOVEMBER MAN tells the tale of an ex-CIA operative who is brought back in on a very personal mission and finds himself pitted against his former pupil in a deadly game involving high level CIA officials and the Russian president-elect.
For those who aren't familiar: Donaldson's more noteworthy directing efforts over the past thirty years include The Bounty, No Way Out, Cocktail, Species, Dante's Peak (with Brosnan), Thirteen Days, The Recruit, The World's Fastest Indian, The Bank Job – and, most recently, the Nicolas Cage thriller Seeking Justice.
Granger's work on the November Man series has often been compared to that of John le Carré's spy literature – and, sure enough, there are a handful of obvious similarities between the November Man movie and last year's Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (which was based on le Carré's novel). The former isn't the high-pedigree production that the latter is, but November Man could turn out as a reasonably entertaining espionage flick in Donaldson's (usually) capable hands. DreamTime and Solution clearly hope that'll prove to be the case, as they want November Man to kick-off a new franchise.
Production on November Man is scheduled to get underway this October, not too long after Cooper wraps up his work on the thriller Dead Man Down. We will keep you up-to-date on any additional noteworthy developments in the meantime.
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