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In Memory of
Esther Louise Nordberg
September 2, 1923 - February 15, 2014
Esther Pierce Nordberg died February 15, 2014 at A.O. Fox Hospital from complications of leukemia, her daughters at her side.
Esther was born September 2, 1923 in Lisle, New York to Walter and Mary (Jones) Pierce. Having graduated from Whitney Point H.S., Esther earned her R.N. from Wilson Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Johnson City. On November 13, 1944 she married Thorman Emery Nordberg who adored her 'til death. Thor and Esther bought a home at 29 East Street where they raised their three daughters, an annual garden, and hosted many fierce horseshoe matches. In 1970, Esther and Thor moved to their Little House on the Lake Road in Laurens, restarting years of picnics, Rook cards and coffee and more horseshoes.
Esther worked at Fox Hospital and as office nurse for Drs. John Latcher and Edward Eckman. A member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Esther had taught Sunday School and was a member of the Ladies Aid Society.
Mom loved the French language, opera, all things BBC, books and puzzles. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, quilling and quilting, meticulous in her crafts as in all of life. To the delight of all, Esther tackled and mastered making Norwegian foods while her potato salad, molasses cookies and popcorn balls were perennial requests for family and church gatherings.
Esther and Thor shared a passion for baseball and golf, traveling to Brooklyn Dodger Stadium and Fenway Park. Each year, Mom made sure our vacations were educational.
Esther was predeceased by her husband, Thorman, her parents, brothers, Ken and Roger Pierce, sister, Daisy Brown, granddaughter, Kaline Winkler and son-in-law, John Delaney. Esther is survived by her daughters, Peggy (Federico) Serra-Lima, Thoranne (Tony) Winkler and Barbara Delaney; granddaughters, Marlys (Jim Hammond) Delaney-Hammond, Cass Young and Erin Guidici; grandsons, Kevin Winkler and Sean Delaney; seven lovely great granddaughters, Dakota, Madison and Casey Delaney-Hammond, Erica Young, Allie and Megan Guidici and Robyne Winkler; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Ethel and Howard Beams; sister, Carol Pope plus a cherished gang of nieces and nephews. Mom loved dearly her kindred spirit, Jim Nordberg and his lovely wife, Lee.
Esther enjoyed sparring with dear Dr. Cammilleri who gave generously of his TLC and expertise who with the always kind Dr. Matsuo got mom to the goal line: her 90th birthday.
Per Mom's wishes, there will be no funeral. Committal of Esther's ashes, led by the Rev. Paul Messner, OCLP minister, will take place in Laurens Cemetery at the convenience of her family. Memorial gifts may be directed to St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Main Street, Laurens, New York 13796 or the Oneonta Firemen's Association, 81 Main Street, Oneonta, New York 13820.


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Shree Vijaylaxmi Enterprises is a supplier and exporter of guar gum products used in the Food, Beverage and Nutrition industry. This company utilizes its quality control system and trained personnel to create guar gum powder for use in noodles and pasta, bread and other baked foods, milk products, frozen food products, and more. These products are widely used as thickening and gelling agents in food.
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Backed by what her campaign lauded as a "grassroots effort," Elizabeth Warren reclaimed the Massachusetts Senate seat for the Democratic Party, becoming the Commonwealth's first female senator on Tuesday.
The former Harvard professor and creator of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau addressed the crowd of more than 750 people who filled the ballroom of Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel past capacity.
"This victory belongs to you — you did this," Warren said in her victory speech. "You taught a scrappy first-time candidate how to get in the fight and win."
Warren won the election with 54 percent of the electorate, according to results from the Associated Press.
The results mark a move back to Massachusetts' Democratic history — prior to Scott Brown's election in 2010, Democrats had consistently represented the Commonwealth since 1979.
Her win also marked a transition in the Senate, in which Democrats won back seats and held onto a majority. Republicans held the House of Representatives.
Although early polling by Public Policy Polling showed Warren with a lead a week after announcing her candidacy in September of 2011, Warren and her opponent, incumbent U.S. Sen. Scott Brown, ran neck-in-neck for most of the race.
Warren survived attacks on her possible Native American heritage and her work with Traveler's Insurance on an asbestos case. She held firm, saying that Brown was trying to distract the voters from examining his voting history.
Both former Mass. Gov. Michael Dukakis and U.S. Sen. John Kerry attended Warren's victory party and congratulated her win.
Warren later told the crowd that she wished Brown and his family all of the best.
Amid a fired-up crowd at the Park Plaza Hotel, Brown said Democrat U.S. Sen.-elect Elizabeth Warren won the Senate seat "fair and square."
"We stand strong even in disappointment," Brown said. "I said in the very beginning when we started this trek in January, win or lose, we would run a race that we would all be proud of."
Dorchester resident and student employer service founder John Spadaccini said he wanted Brown to win because he proved to be a good senator in the past and lived up to his promises.
"He made a promise two years ago to be the Independent voice for Massachusetts," he said, "and he kept that promise."
The 45-year-old said he disagreed with Warren's decision to support public funding for abortions and said the senator-elect had a lot to learn for her new seat.
"She has only known academia, which has it's own culture," Spadaccini said. "She's going to be in for a culture shock."
Brown thanked the voters of Massachusetts, his family, friends, cabinet and campaign managers for supporting him and said he will return to the Senate before handing over the reigns to Warren.
"We have a tremendous amount of challenges to look forward to going back to the U.S. Senate, as dysfunctional as it is," he said. "I will never, ever regret helping people that could not help themselves."
At the end of his speech, Brown said young people in the U.S. should aim for goals they do not think are possible, and all that mattered was what was accomplished during his time as senator, even if his tenure was short.
"When it seems nothing is possible and the odds are stacked against you, I can speak from experience — anything is possible," he said. "For me, it was an honor to carry your flag, even for a little while.
At Warren's election celebration, State Democratic Party Chairman David Walsh said in an interview Warren's win is beneficial for Massachusetts.
"She would be the kind of senator, based on the kind of campaign she ran, who would be a great constituent-serving senator," he said.
Creating jobs and fixing student loan debt were also major issues of Warren's campaign. She hit Brown several times during the campaign about his votes against three jobs bills in 2011.
Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick, who gave Warren his endorsement, also spoke at Warren's victory rally.
"Because of you, our next senator is Elizabeth Warren," he told the crowd.


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DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Beam Inc. [NYSE:BEAM], a global leader in premium spirits, and Canadian Club® Whisky, one of the world's leading Canadian whiskies, today announced a new marketing campaign to celebrate guys on their ongoing quest for wisdom.
The new "Join the Club" digital campaign, which recently launched in the US, features video segments available on Facebook and in digital media that star the "Canadian Club Chairman" and offer Whisky Whisdoms™ to help guys to ease their way into the whisky world.
"For more than 150 years, Canadian Club Whisky has accumulated limitless and timeless wisdom," said Bob Gorman, Director of World Whisky, Beam Inc. "Canadian Club is a smooth, approachable and easy-drinking whisky that has amassed decade's worth of time-tested experience. There's no better source for guys looking to step up in their pursuit of 'whisdom.'"
Through the new marketing campaign, the brand's newest voice, the "Canadian Club Chairman," imparts a barrel-house full of Whisky Whisdoms™ that act as blunt, unapologetic and undeniable truths, such as:
- Never send beer to do a whisky's job
- Everything in moderation. Except bacon
- Drafts are best suited for fantasy football. Order a Canadian Club Whisky
Facebook fans are encouraged to submit their own Whisky Whisdoms™ by joining The CC Club™ at www.facebook.com/canadianclub and gaining exclusive content, local event invites and, of course, wisdom.
Canadian Club is the world's #1 standard Canadian whisky. For more than 150 years, the brand has been using its unique pre-barrel blending system to create a smooth, mellow whisky. For more information, visit www.canadianclub.com or www.facebook.com/canadianclub.
About Beam Inc.
As one of the world's leading premium spirits companies, Beam is Crafting the Spirits that Stir the World. Consumers from all corners of the globe call for the company's brands, including Jim Beam Bourbon, Maker's Mark Bourbon, Sauza Tequila, Pinnacle Vodka, Canadian Club Whisky, Courvoisier Cognac, Teacher's Scotch Whisky, Cruzan Rum, Hornitos Tequila, Knob Creek Bourbon, Laphroaig Scotch Whisky, Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey, EFFEN Vodka, Pucker Flavored Vodka, Larios Gin, Whisky DYC, DeKuyper Cordials, and Skinnygirl Cocktails. Beam is focused on delivering superior performance with its unique combination of scale with agility and a strategy of Creating Famous Brands, Building Winning Markets and Fueling Our Growth. Beam and its 3,200 passionate associates worldwide generated 2011 sales of $2.8 billion, volume of 34 million 9-liter cases and some of the industry's fastest growing innovations.
Headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, Beam is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BEAM and is included in the S&P 500 Index and the MSCI World Index. For more information on Beam, its brands, and its commitment to social responsibility, please visit www.beamglobal.com and www.drinksmart.com.
Canadian Club® Blended Canadian Whisky, 40% alc./vol. ©2012 Canadian Club Import Company, Deerfield, IL
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Since we are staying put in one place {for too long far as I am concerned!!} we have connected with the most amazing Homeschooling Group in the whole of Australia…..Illawarra Homeschooling Group Meet Ups happen on every second Tuesday, every second Thursday and we have Auskick every Wednesday.
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We don't mind travelling so we happily travel anywhere – from down to Minnamurra to even Thirroul – we are happy to see as much of the Wollongong area as possible!! And we love meeting other homeschoolers.


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Frequently Asked Questions
- 1. Can I change my order?
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- 4. What should I do if my credit/debit card has been refused when placing an order?
- 5. Where do you deliver?
- 6. I have a complaint, who should I speak to?
- 7. What if I don't like my new mattress?
- 8. What do I do if my product breaks while under warranty?
- 9 Do you offer discounts on corporate or bulk orders?
- 10 What is the California Mattress Recycling Fee?
- 11 What is happening to Sleep Train stores?
1. Can I change my order?
If you live outside of our normal delivery area, you may cancel your order within 48 hours of placing it without any additional charge or obligation. After 48 hours, you will be charged a 2% cancellation fee if your product has not been shipped. If the product is already in transit but not delivered, there will be a 15% cancellation fee and you will be charged for all shipping charges.Once the order has been placed, it cannot be changed online. If you want to change your order, please call us at (800) 378-2337. If it has not yet been processed, we will change or re-issue a new amended order. Read our Cancellation Policy.
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No, our stores do not accept returns. Please contact the store where you made the purchase to schedule a return. Online customers can call 800-378-2337. A delivery team will be scheduled to meet you at your home to pick it up. You must provide proof of purchase such as a delivery invoice or your email order confirmation. Your goods will be taken and your exchange or refund will be processed on the card you used to place your order.
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Approved refunds will be processed only after all products are returned to Sleep Train.
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We offer delivery to anywhere in the continental U.S. If you live in one of our qualifying* local delivery zones, we offer same-day delivery when you purchase any in-stock item by 2 pm.
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If you're not completely satisfied with the comfort of your new mattress within the 120-day trial period, you can exchange your original purchase once for another selection or receive a refund. There is a small processing fee of $149.99 for exchanges and returns. See store for details. Read our Out-of-Market Policy.
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The California state law requires retailers to collect a mandatory $11 recycling fee on each mattress, movable base and box spring sold after Dec. 30th, 2015. The fee funds the state's mattress recycling program, administered by the Mattress Recycling council, which aims to divert mattresses from landfills by recycling them. Even if you aren't parting with your mattress right now, a mattress doesn't last forever, and will eventually be discarded. Please note that a King size set includes 3 pieces: 1 mattress and 2 box springs, each of which requires the $11 recycling fee.
11. What is happening to Sleep Train stores?
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Trinamool Congress MLA, Soharb Ali is jailed for two years facing charges of stealing iron scrap from Railways in 1995. Seventh Judicial Magistrate's court in Asansol has delivered the verdict on Sohrab on two others issuing the same punishment and a fine of Rs.5,000 each. Jagadindra Ganguly Counsel has declined Ali's bail petition, where he approached High Court for availing a regular bail. Sohrab was issued with a bail over personal bond surety of Rs.10,000.
Former Lok Sabha Speaker – Somnath Chatterjee and Former Assembly speaker – Abdul Halim have stated that Sohrab has lost his Assembly membership after court delivered verdict. Assembly speaker will soon be informing Election Commission to eliminate him from Raniganj constituency.
At present State Assembly Speaker Biman Mukherjee stated, I have not personally received a copy of the judgement, I have known the information through media itself, I will proceed accordingly after finalizing the order.
Halim said, "The court has given suspended the sentence for three months and not the conviction. He has been convicted and it means that he is no longer an MLA." Chatterjee added that even if a higher court ruled in Ali's favour, he will have get re-elected."
Ali's counsel Jagadindra Ganguly said, "He has been sentenced for two years but the sentence has been stayed for three months to give Ali time to appeal before a higher court. Since there was a stay on the order, Ali will remain MLA for the time being."


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I would like to vac in Maine, Delaware & Quebec. I would like to learn the type of French which is spoken in these areas. Would you please send info on what materials are appropriate for learning this particular type of French & info on the culture?
Hello, I cannot speak to the French in Delaware, but the French in Maine is Quebecois and Acadian French. So, I'd suggest learning French Canadian French. I've not any particular materials to send you, but here are a few websites:
- http://www.happyones.com/franco-american/
- http://acim.umfk.maine.edu/contents.html
- http://www.museevirtuel-virtualmuseum.ca/index-eng.jsp
You can also look on Amazon.ca for books on French Canadian French.
Y a-t-il une radio de langue française en Nouvelle-Angleterre? ou du moins une radio de langue anglaise avec des programmes en français ?
Yes, here is a list:
- Dimanche – Samedi L'Air du temps, WUMB, Boston, MA ( www.wumb.org )
- Dimanche 08:30-09:30 Salut! Bonjour! WNRI 1380 AM, Woonsocket, RI ( www.wnri.com )
- Dimanche 09:00-12:00 Chez Nous WFEA 1370 AM, Manchester, NH (603-669-5777)
- Dimanche 12:00-14:00 L'Echo Musical WNRI 1380 AM, Woonsocket, RI ( www.wnri.com )
- Dimanche 17:00-18:00 L'Heure Francaise WHTB 1400 AM, Fall River, MA (508-677-1400)
- Dimanche 17:00-19:00 Your French Connection WUML 91.5 FM, Lowell, MA ( www.wuml.org )
- Lundi 06:00-08:00 French Toast WMBR 88.1 FM, Cambridge, MA ( www.wmbr.org )
- Lundi-Vendredi 07:00-09:00 Radio France Int'le, WJIB 740 AM, Cambridge, MA (617-868-7400)
- Vendredi 10:30-12:00 A La Votre! WMPG 90.0 & 104.1 FM, Portland, ME ( www.wmpg.org )
- Samedi 11:00-13:00 L'Echo Musical WNRI 1380 AM, Woonsocket, RI ( www.wnri.com )
- Samedi 12:00-14:00 L'Heure Francaise WCUW 91.3 FM, Worcester, MA
I wrote, not too long ago, about your on-line courses. I'm very interested in taking the Franco American women course, but I'm not sure how to best go about registering for the class. Any suggestions? merci mille fois!
The best way to sign up for the course is through the UMaineOnline on the University of Maine website.
Bonjour, It has recently come to my attention that a book is about to be released based on the work of Dr. Robert Rioux, the late professor of French at the University of Maine. Can you tell me more about this?
Yes, Professor Jane Smith worked with the University of Maine Press to publish Dr. Rioux's work on Franco American French. The book is in print now and can be obtained through the University of Maine Press.
I am looking for recipes for French meat pie. Where can I find one?
They are also called tourtiere. Here is one website with info and recipes. You might also find recipes by doing an internet search for French Canadian meat pie or tourtiere.
How many Franco Americans are there?
The best place to look is the US Census. According to the United States census, respondents claiming French/French Canadian ancestry constituted 11% of Connecticut, 25% of Maine, 14% of Massachusetts, 27% of New Hampshire, 20% of Rhode Island, and 28% of Vermont populations. All ancestry totals come from Table QT-02 of the 2000 census.
How common is French?
French is the most common language after English in three New England states: Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Using data from the 2000 United States census, the Modern Language Association shows that French constitutes 70% of languages other than English spoken in Maine, 44% in New Hampshire, and 45% in Vermont. All language statistics come from the MLA language map.
I was wondering if you might have any suggestions of resources/references related to franco-american culture, values and norms.
I'd start with Regis Langelier's article on French Canadian families in a text called Ethnicity and Family Therapy.


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ALHOSN University, a leading Abu Dhabi-based university dedicated to high-quality value-based education, has signed an International Articulation Agreement with US-based Kettering University to promote and expand international understanding, development and friendship between the two institutions.
Under the terms of the agreement, both universities will encourage and assist educational, professional and intercultural activities and projects among their students and staff as well as the communities supporting them. Among the specific areas of mutual interest identified under the agreement are student exchange programs, faculty and staff exchanges, faculty participation in collaborative research and scholarly publishing, and relationship-building with local industry. The agreement was signed by Dr. Abdul Rahim Sabouni, ALHOSN University Vice Chancellor, and Dr. Stanley Liberty, Kettering University President, and will remain in force through 2013.
"ALHOSN recognizes the importance of collaborating with North American academic institutions to fulfill its commitment of world-class education to its students. Kettering University's focus on engineering, math, science and business complements our own emphasis on the technical and business fields. This agreement builds upon the strong ties we are already maintaining with Kettering University to provide added academic and professional growth opportunities for both our institutions," said Prof. Abdul Rahim Sabouni, Vice Chancellor and CEO, ALHOSN University.
The upper management of the two universities are expected to negotiate supplemental agreements for the development of programs and projects in areas of mutual interest, and to address related financial aspects. Each institution will accept qualified full-time and part-time students as well as allow short-term student visitations from the other institution. Students will also benefit from continuing education and training opportunities throughout the academic year.
Kettering University was originally founded as 'The School of Automobile Trades' on October 20, 1919 and later on became the 'General Motors Institute.' The university is historically connected with the American automotive industry and is in fact named after the inventor Charles Kettering, the former head of research for General Motors. Kettering University is ranked by US News and World Report as one of the best schools for undergraduate engineering education. Kettering's Industrial and Manufacturing programs have been consistently ranked among the best engineering programs in the US.
Founded in 2005, ALHOSN University accepts students of all nationalities and upholds a teaching philosophy of 'global knowledge with local vision.' It offers 11 undergraduate and 7 graduate programs under the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences, the Faculty of Business, and the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
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Hey all, finally finished a kill teams worth of models and I wanted to share. It took a little longer than I wanted it to and the color scheme changed from how I wanted it to look at first, but in the end I think it worked out for the best.
I will try to get some better pictures after I set up a light booth. These were snapped after I finished with them last night just to have something to share. They are still technically work in progress shots on the majority of them as I left off the antenna.
Either way I hope you enjoy, questions and comments are welcome.


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The UntouchablesThe Nero Rankin Story - Season 2, Episode 28 - 11 May 1961 - Although Eliot Ness and the Untouchables managed to destroy the Underground Court, they have yet to make a dent against the Syndicate, which has re-grouped and continues to operate. Stars: Robert Stack, Will Kuluva, John Dehner.
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Newspaper: Plane crash victim's body found
Published 6:22 pm, Wednesday, June 12, 2013
EPHRATAH — The body of the third victim in last month's Angel Flight crash was apparently found Wednesday afternoon near a freezer at an ice cream shop, the Leader-Herald of Gloversville is reporting.
Fulton County Sheriff Thomas Lorey told the newspaper that the body was discovered about 3 p.m. outside Granny's Ice Cream Shanty, less than a mile from the crash site and that it was taken to Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville.
Authorities suspect the body is that of Utican Frank Amerosa, 64, a cancer patient who was presumed dead after the May 24 crash, the Leader-Herald reports. Lorey said Amerosa's family members have been notified and authorities are trying to identify the body.
The bodies of the other two people in the plane, Amerosa's wife, Evelyn Amerosa, and pilot John Campbell, were recovered shortly after the crash.


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It's strictly your choice. This salad can be just that: salad. Or, it can be the entire meal. There is asparagus and zucchini here, which provide bulk and substance as well as flavor. Tomatoes provide their usual accents while avocadoes donate their rich, cream texture, here in a grilled format.
There is so much going on flavor wise, that the salad is quite fulfilling. Of course, just to add that extra layer we all desire, this salad comes with crostini covered in the goat cheese of your choice.
Chilled white or rose wine is a natural accompaniment. You want a brisk wine flavor that is strong enough to announce its presence in the face of all that vegetable competition. And one that works with goat cheese.
The most common wine paired with goat cheese is Sauvignon Blanc. Albarino from Spain is enjoyed there with their very particular and prized goat cheeses. Riesling will work well as do Chardonnay or Syrah. If you are lucky, you can query someone in a gourmet shop that furnishes both wine and cheese to get an accomplished pairing. It's a task to know wine, a task to know cheese, and surely a leap to be expert in both.
Grilled Vegetable and Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese Crostini
Yield: serves 4
Dijon Vinaigrette:
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
- 1 ½ tablespoons coarse-grain Dijon mustard
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salad and Crostini:
- 5 ounces baby arugula (about 7 cups not packed)
- 2 firm but ripe Hass avocados, quartered, pitted but not peeled
- 2 medium tomatoes (preferably heirloom), halved lengthwise
- 2 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise
- 2 zucchini, halved lengthwise
- 1 pound thin asparagus, woody stems trimmed
- Olive oil, for brushing
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 small baguette, cut on a very sharp diagonal into twelve ¼-inch-thick slices
- 4 ounces fresh goat cheese, at room temperature
To make the vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk the extra-virgin olive oil, vinegar, shallots, and mustard together to combine (but not emulsify). Season to taste with salt and pepper.
To make the salad and crostini, prepare a grill for medium-high cooking over direct heat.
Place the arugula in a large wide shallow bowl or on a large platter and set aside.
Lightly coat the cut sides of the avocado quarters, tomatoes, zucchini, and the asparagus with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Brush one side of the baguette slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Grill the baguette slices for about 2 minutes per side, or until they are toasted. Spread the goat cheese over the crostini. Set aside on a plate.
Next, grill the avocados, cut side down, for about 3 minutes, or until they are slightly charred and grill marks form. Using your fingers, remove the peel from the avocados and place the avocados on top of the arugula. Grill the remaining vegetables, turning them as needed, until they are slightly charred, about 5 minutes per side for the tomatoes, about 4 minutes per side for the zucchini, and about 5 minutes for the asparagus. As the vegetables come off the grill, arrange them on top of the arugula.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and the crostini. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss the salad at the table and serve with the crostini.
Source: What's for Dinner by Curtis Stone with inputs from About.com
Photo Information Canon T2i, EFS 60 mm Macro Lens, F/5 for 1/60th second at ISO‑1000


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Rancho Dolores Leather Trim Embroidered Maxi
Twelfth Street By Cynthia Vincent
Twelfth Street By Cynthia Vincent
- Shell: 100% silk
Lining: 100% poly
- Neckline to hem measures approx 48" at longest hem and 40" in length at shortest hem
- Lined
- Leather trimmed neckline
- Embroidery detail along skirt
- Side seam zip closure
- Dry clean only
- Revolve Style No. TWEL-WD418
- Manufacturer Style No. 61369
- Modeled in size S.
- Model Measurements: Height 5'9", Waist 24", Bust 32", Hips 34"
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Cynthia Vincent quickly established herself in the fashion world with a unique style that's all her own. Designs are feminine without being overly precious and cute, sexy without losing girlish charm and occasionally take playful jaunts into the bohemian. Creamy velvet and cashmere, diaphanous silks and chiffons, and skillful beading form the basis for Vincent's incomparable reputation as one of fashion's up-and-coming stars.
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Finishing: The Art of Completing Novels and Short Stories (Week Seven)Instructor(s): Private: Melissa M. Slocum
Location: WAB – 740 University Ave.
Do you have trouble finishing some of your stories or novels? You love the characters and the concepts, but you just can't think of a way to get to the end. In this class, we will work on completing those pieces you're stuck on. Feel free to bring in fantasy stories, mysteries, dramas, teen romance, or whatever genre interests you. Through many writing exercises, you will generate new ideas to move your words into well-rounded characters and more complete plot arcs. Please bring with you at least two stories or several novel chapters to work on.
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Trekking the Arizona Trail
Hike, bike or ride via horseback through the state's varied terrain, from Southern Arizona to the Grand Canyon.
Biosphere 2
Picture this: Returning from a trail ride to rest in a comfortable chair beneath a sprawling oak tree, a cold drink within arm's reach, as hummingbirds bob around nearby feeders. Just soaking in peaceful tranquility.
Sound too good to be true? In Oracle the experience can be yours. If you've ever dreamed of holing up in a guest ranch where the likes of Mae West, Rita Hayworth, Gary Cooper, and Tom Mix – throw in "Buffalo Bill" Cody for good measure – hung out, Oracle is the real thing.
There's plenty to do in and around town, too, from the world-famous Biosphere 2 complex to hiking, bicycling, and horse riding trails. Arizona Zipline Adventures will have you soaring over beautiful desert terrain. The Acadia Ranch Museum, which is in the National Register of Historic Places, began as a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients and now houses the Oracle Historical Society's treasures.
Oracle State Park's Center for Environmental Education is open weekends. The park itself is a 4,000-acre wildlife refuge in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, and a portion of the Arizona National Scenic Trail crosses through the park.
After a glorious desert sunset, watch the stars light up the sky. Oracle is an official Dark Sky Community and excellent place for stargazing. Each fall, a local ranch hosts GLOW, nighttime illuminated art experience!Visit City Site
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The image that you see here is from a short film called "Augmented (hyper) Reality: Domestic Robocop". It is a short film by Keiichi Matsuda, a Masters student at the Bartlett School of Architecture in the United Kingdom. I think he deserves top marks for his effort to show us what the future could be like.
While we're all salivating over what may be the next phase of computer interfaces in the form of the Apple tablet, we might as well look to the future of interface dynamics likely to follow: augmented reality. Keiichi Matsuda, a Masters student at the Bartlett School of Architecture in the UK, created this short film called "Augmented (hyper) Reality: Domestic Robocop" to show us what the world might look like in a future home embedded with augmented reality interfaces.
Filled with advertising panels that come to life, the user's concept kitchen is something out of "Alice In Wonderland" with talking appliances and portals to outside landscapes right at your fingertips. If this kaleidoscope vision is indeed the future, we may all need to increase our internal RAM. Check out the video


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Do you know what happens when you have friends (Megan and Carol) who are way more stylish than you could dream of ever being, and they work at Nordstrom? You buy what they tell you to buy.
And you also listen to little nuggets of privileged information like, "All we're getting in is boyfriend jeans. Skinny jeans and a lot of boyfriend jeans." You heard it here, folks.
Can't wait to show you more of these jeans. They are a little daring for me, but I have a feeling they're going to be my new favorites.
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LinkedIn Corp. (NYSE: LNKD) said Friday its global subscriber base passed 300 million. That is less than a third of Facebook's (NASDAQ: FB). However, many investors believe that LinkedIn's professional members are worth more than those of Facebook, which has much broader demographics.
The company's management reported:
LinkedIn the world's largest professional network on the Internet, announced today that it has reached 300 million members in more than 200 countries and territories. The company has added more than 23 million members since December 31, 2013.
Currently 67 percent of LinkedIn members are located outside the United States. In addition to crossing 300 million members globally, LinkedIn also surpassed more than 100 million members in the U.S.
To get there, we are delivering personalized experiences built around members and their identity, network and knowledge. We believe this focus will give us the ability to better help each of our members achieve their professional goals. This strategic shift has already come to life through our content products. To give our members access to all business knowledge they need to be great at what they do, we have brought together content from millions of publishers through Pulse, Influencer posts from approximately 500 of the leading minds in business, and most recently, our millions of members, as we continue to roll out our publishing platform and expand LinkedIn Groups and SlideShare.
We know mobile is critical. Later this year, we are going to hit our mobile moment, where mobile accounts for more than 50 percent of all global traffic. Already, our members in dozens of locations including Costa Rica, Malaysia, Singapore, Sweden, United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, use LinkedIn more on their mobile devices than on their desktop computers. Every day we see an average of 15 million profile views, 1.45 million job views and 44,000 job applications in over 200 countries through mobile
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The Mars Society Australia, Inc is an APPROVED RESEARCH INSTITUTE for the purposes of Section 73A of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936 for undertaking scientific research which is, or may prove to be, of value to Australia.
MARS-OZ Subsystem Research & Development Project
27th November, 2011
The MARS-OZ research and development project involved the design of a series of subsystems which are to be incorporated into the design of the proposed Mars mission crew habitat simulation module. These systems must facilitate the well being of the crew and provide an environment that supports the safe and efficient performance of tasks. It was the goal of this project to address the identified design deficiencies using an integrated systems approach. The study was undertaken by students at the Australian National University under the leadership of James Everdell in collaboration with the Mars Society Australia.
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11th November, 2011
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First Paid Corporate Member for MSA
30th September, 2011
Mars Society Australia applauds its new corporate member, the Commonwealth Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research.
As a result of discussions between Ms Michele Clement, Acting General Manager, Innovation and Space Branch of the DIISR and MSA Board Members at the 11th Australian Mars Exploration Conference in Perth, the DIISR became our first paid up corporate member in August 2011. This is a major step forward for the Mars Society Australia which follows on from our Spaceward Bound Australia joint venture with NASA Ames Research Centre, our association with the Institute for Bio-Medical Problems, Moscow and the International Mars Society members. Our first Corporate member was an honorary one for the Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary in South Australia, however it is expected that the DIISR will become a more active member of the MSA through its financial commitment as a Corporate member.
12th Australian Mars Exploration Conference in Canberra
29th September, 2011
The 12th Australian Mars Exploration Conference (AMEC) will be held in Canberra in 2012. While the venue and dates are to be confirmed, however expected to be at ANU in early November. Dr Jonathon Clarke and his team will be running this event, and welcome any assistance. Further details to follow.
AMEC2011 an Outstanding Success
25th July, 2011
The 11th Australian Mars Exploration Conference (AMEC2011) was held in Perth, Western Australia over the weekend of 22nd-24th July. It included a series of talks by internationally renowned Mars researchers including Dr Chris McKay & Dr Carol Stoker (NASA Ames) and Dr Vadim Gushin (Institute of Biomedical Problems, Russia). View the program
. The conference was an overwhelming success and the organisers wish to thank all those who attended and contributed.
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Of Mice and Men
Michael Portantiere • New York City • Apr 19, 2003
As it turns out, there is virtually no homosexual content in this production. Yes, there's a little more touching between the itinerant farm workers George and Lennie than we normally see but -- thank heaven! -- no erogenous zones are involved. And though Lennie throws a blanket over himself and George when both men lie down to sleep in the woods at the end of the first scene, George immediately extricates himself. In sum, anyone looking for homoeroticism here will have to settle for the fact that K. Winston Osgood, who plays George, is hot.
The apparent abandonment of the advertised "gay" approach to the play is all for the best. Among other things, Of Mice and Men specifically concerns the intense, non-sexual bonding that can occur between men. It should also be kept in mind that Lennie is mentally challenged, so any carnal interaction between him and George would almost certainly seem inappropriate because not fully consensual.
What you really need to know about the MWSP production is that the acting is solid across the board and, in four cases, absolutely first rate. As the slow-witted Lennie, John Topping gives a performance that would likely win him a Tony Award if this show were being presented on Broadway rather than in a fifth-floor, black box theater on West 43rd Street. Perhaps the greatest possible praise of his work is to note that the audience at the performance I attended was made up largely of urban youth who were obviously unfamiliar with the experience of live theater and might have been expected to greet the stage depiction of a mentally retarded person with hoots of derision, yet Topping's skillfully calibrated, 100% committed performance held them rapt.
Likewise, Paul Barry, Jefferson Slinkard, and Jason Edwards are total pefection as (respectively) Candy, Slim, and Carlson, contributing richly detailed, wonderfully naturalistic performances of the type that it is truly a privilege to witness. As George, Osgood nearly matches this A-list quartet; he needs to work on focus, yet he is still a talent to be reckoned with. George's complex, co-dependant relationship with Lennie is entirely believable here, in no small part due to Osgood's sensitivity and low-key charisma.
Ken Dapper and Christopher Daftsios are fine as the Boss and Curley, though the fact that Dapper appears to be only a few years older than Daftsios makes them less than fully credible as father and son. As Whit, Douglas Goodenough is good enough but somewhat actor-y when compared with Barry, Slinkard, and Edwards. Caroline Luft overplays the brazen sexuality of Curley's wife, while James Edward's Lee's performance as Crooks is inconsistent. Finally, a pooch named Sunny is terrific as Candy's ancient, nameless, ill-fated dog; she may be far too young for the part and not of the correct breed (or sex), but it sure is nice to have her in this show rather than have Candy's canine remain an off-stage allusion.
Jim Stewart has designed an ingenious set complete with a large, slatted wooden piece that swings open and closed to help indicate various locales including the main bunkhouse set and Crooks' room, not to mention the riverbank where the tragedy begins and ends. Real sawdust on the stage floor adds to the exciting sense of verisimilitude created by the superb actors under Harvey Perr's virtually flawless direction. We could have done without an inserted, wordless scene of Curley and his wife and father at the dinner table in Act I, and the power of the play's climactic moment is lessened by an ill-chosen lighting effect; but, otherwise, Perr knows what he's doing.
Nobody ever said that life in the theater (or life in general) is fair, but it does seem unfortunate that such a worthy production with so many phenomenal actors should be relegated to a brief run Off-Off-Broadway, beyond the notice of most theatergoers and critics (and agents). Do yourself a favor: Catch MWSP's Of Mice and Men before it closes next Sunday. What you'll get, for an extremely low ticket price, is nothing less than a magnificent production of an American classic. And after John Topping has become a major star of stage and screen, as he undoubtedly will, you'll be able to boast that you saw him when.
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Senate to Consider Option For Path Alongside Connector
Maryland Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. (R) again urged House Judiciary Committee Chairman Joseph F. Vallario Jr. (D-Prince George's) to schedule a vote on a bill to make it a felony to intimidate a witness in a criminal case.
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A carbon monoxide leak in Belvedere saw 12 men admitted to hospital last week.
London Ambulance Service and London fire crews were called to a supermarket distribution centre on Fishers Way just after 5pm on August 15 to reports of people suffering carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Queens Park Rangers forward Rowan Vine has made a long-awaited move away from W12.
The want-away striker has penned an initial one-month loan deal with Hull City as he looks to re-kindle his career with the Tigers.
The striker who signed for Rangers from Birmingham was pure inspiration in his first season, helping John Gregory's men avoid relegation.
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I'm really confused on how the remix of "Mag Mell" is meant to be called.
I've seen various sources label the original remix of this song as "cockool mix," which of course is the remix of the first version. However, when it was mixed yet again for the anime it was labeled as "cuckool mix." Essentially, which is meant to be the correct spelling? Also it would help me a lot if someone could show to me exactly how it is spelled on the back cover of the original Clannad game soundtrack, since I can't find a large-enough quality scan to see for myself.
Any help will be much appreciated. This has been bothering me for a while and figured I might as well ask.
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The first is of course the full version from the game which they call the long version. It has a intro, followed by the first verse, a repeat of the vocal and the second verse which is twice in length of the first verse, a bridge and a third verse of double length which is made up of the first two lines of the first and second verse to finish it up.
Then we have the short version. It is almost half the length of the full version, it has a intro, followed by ONE verse, a bridge, and another verse.
After that comes the off vocal version (or you can karaoke version if you want), which is basically the full version without.
Then we have this cockool mix (don't ask me what a cockool mix is, it's spelled like that in the CD track!) It has a lot of sound effect mixed in it, and some backing vocal (that's the voice reflection you hear)
And a short version to it
Finally is the off vocal version of the cockool mix...
And an interesting note: the KyoAni anime used the cockool mix version for the anime OP, and without any alternations(not that I notice) but they released it as a new song none the less...(or maybe my ears aren't good enough to find out the difference)
Oh, and if you preordered the Toei movie tickets, you can get a frequency->e version which is their own version of Megu Mell. I personally dislike Toei so I didn't get either ticket nor CD.
To sum it up, here's a list of Magu Mell:
The full version
The short version
The off vocal version
The cockcool mix
The cockcool mix short version
The cockcool mix off vocal
The KyoAni version of cockcool mix.
The frequency->e version by Toei
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AS member Revolution Boi posted about his Meg Mell remix earlier. Today he finished a remix of "A Tiny Palm". He's created a thread in the Fan Creations forum where he has downloads to those as well as a couple of other mixes he's done from other series' songs.
I highly recommend checking them out. I enjoy the heck out of them.
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But the very start of the song, and various "synthesizer" effects and the loud violin are part of the original mix, while the anime version is more harmonious in that regard. I think the 2007 is more "instrumental" than its game remix counterpart, with less "invasive" sounds and such, but more chorus.
In fact, the 2007 puts more emphasis on the tempo, and thus, giving some spike and contrast between the verses. (though around 2:00, both songs are using the same shift of pace)
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The 2007 remix of Meg Meil is slightly longer in the "middle section" of the chorus (the parts where the girls names are being introduced in the OP). The original Meg Meil has only two lines while going straight for the end section while cockool remix has four lines.
And as mentioned, Dango Daikazoku is simple yet excellent. It can be used as in a school just to teach kids basic Japanese. I'm even thinking of taking its off vocal version for my mobile phone ring tone.
It embodies the essence of the show, since the lyrics is written by none other than Clannad scenario writer Maeda Jun himself.
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I would really love a piano transcription of the instrumental of だんご大家族, because although it maintains the roots from 渚 and 小さなてのひら, it varies enough to be a whole different song standing on its own two feet. Too bad I can only play by ear, and not that great at that...
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Er, there might be inaccuracies but oh well.. >< Should be somewhere there... Didn't really try out the song, and it was by ear too D:
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Woo, HDTV Quality time. Seriously. Thanks to a certain video encoding board, a method was found to get HDTV video at the cost of size and the seek bar. Not much of a big sacrifice, is it? Maybe I'll do the subtitle-less ones later, if all of you want it.
Clannad OP - Mag Mell/メグメル Megu Meru
Clannad ED - Big Dango Family/だんご大家族 Dango Daikazoku
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|2007-10-28, 02:32
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Sorry to say this, without being sarcastic in any way. It's people like you that makes the world go backwards. Get a grip and don't spoil the effort he has put into this, also as a fansubber I wouldn't mind someone putting it on youtube instead of for example suki or any other place especially not the ED. It's not as if they have any financial interest only releasing it on their site, it's by fans for the fans right? Just think of all the time that would go wasted if people think like you! A stupid metaphor for this can be; if someone stole a wallet and a third person tries to get it back from the thief running against a red light and then get blamed by the community for taking that action.
I would be surprised if there were alot more people that has the same opinion as you do, putting the OP on youtube is a hella lot bigger crime than adding some subs to it and putting it up there btw
So thanks for that nice link, i really love the Dango dai kazouku really grows on you after some time too bad the full version isn't as "majestic" as fast as the OP version is. =)
Off topic: How do you get that good quality at youtube? Only thought stage6 had that feature!
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It appears that President Obama's foreign policy possibilities (and those of the presidents that follow Obama) have been dramatically limited -- or actually even been curtailed -- by President Bush's disastrous foreign policy ideas, decisions and actions.
President Bush imprudently pulled the trigger on significant interventions.
These such interventions proved that:
a. They were much too costly to be able to sustain (to a proper conclusion),
b. Were based on a false premise (universal values) and, as such,
c. Were likely to result in negative rather than positive outcomes. (Instead of states and societies being transformed along modern western lines, such states and societies, via our interventions, became as likely or more likely to descend into chaos, to divide or disintegrate, to ally themselves with our opponents and/or to adopt ways of life and way of governance that are even more detrimental to US interests).
If everyone in the world (to include the population of the United States) now understands the above, then how in the heck can ANY President (Obama or his future replacements), today or in the near-term future, threaten ANYONE with significant intervention?
Before President Bush imprudently pulled the trigger, the threat of significant intervention -- and the (false) idea of "universal values" -- were valuable tools in our presidents' tool box.
Now? People can laugh and thumb their nose at the United States if it (the United States) (1) threatens such action or (2) suggests such a premise. (Bad guys: "Go ahead and intervene -- make my day -- you go broke, divide your nation at home, and I take advantage of the situation that you have created here to re-order the state and society as I desire! Thank you very much! We absolutely, positively, could not -- and cannot -- do it without you!")


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DTS on DVD is a bit confusing. According to DTS, full bitrate if 1509kbps and is scalable to 1344, 1152, 960 or 768. If DTS full bitrate is 1.5Mbps then speaking in terms of binary conversion (1MB = 1,024Kb) then full bitrate for DTS should be 1536kbps, hence why 768kbps is half-bitrate. DTS has no mention of 754kbps, as it is an odd conversion rate. So either DTS miscalculated and 1509 should be 1536 or full-bitrate is not quite 1.5Mbps. I know, trival, but still, it would be nice if there was some standard for it.
In DTS, 1509 and 754 are the pay-load bitrates for the audio, 1536 and 768 are their corresponding carrier data rates. Carrier=payload+'household'. 'Household' data contains no audio.
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Is Instagram ruining our self-esteem?
I recently stumbled upon this Elle article from a couple of years ago entitled "'Why Don't I Look Like Her?': How Instagram Is Ruining Our Self Esteem."
No joke, the first thing I did was google "self-esteem." It's been my habit to look up even the simplest words and phrases, because I often feel mentally clouded by their incessant overuse and colloquial repurposing.
In sociology and psychology, self-esteem reflects a person's overall subjective emotional evaluation of his or her own worth. It is a judgment of oneself as well as an attitude toward the self.
-Wikipedia (et al)
There are many who have criticized social media — and particularly Instagram — for perpetuating unreal standards of beauty. They argue that social media is actually more harmful than traditional advertising, because while most of us readily accept that fashion and beauty ads are heavily manipulated, Instagram operates under a guise of "real life." Since the basic mode of production is snap-and-upload, it can be easy to forget that there are 10,000 apps out there that have made airbrushing and photo manipulation accessible to the average user (Kardashians very much included).
In addition, social photo-sharing might compel some of us to zero in on specific aspects of our appearance — things we dislike, make us feel insecure, and wish we could change. Rather than considering ourselves holistically in images, our eyes are drawn to thighs, under-eye circles, irregular noses, and stomach rolls. Of course, we'd have these insecurities anyway, but the enduring and likes-validated nature of social can intensify self-doubt — and even self-hatred.
So the question stands: is social media ruining our self-esteem? In my opinion, it might be, and it might not be. Some of us are more susceptible to the judgments of other people, while others possess greater autonomy over their self-evaluation. For the majority of us, it is a constant interplay: external forces will always influence the internal process, and serve as fodder for the ideas we formulate about ourselves.
If you make the blanket statement that social media is destructive to an individual's self-esteem, you're making a bold assumption about that person. For instance, if a girl edits her selfies to minimize her flaws, what are the consequences on her relationship with herself? Perhaps the tension between "what she really looks like" and "what she wishes she looked like" is exacerbated in a negative way that perpetuates self-hatred. There is usually a psychological price to pay for self-enhancement: conscious deception creates a costly cognitive load, because the deceiver must grapple with two conflicting representations of reality in their mind. Plus, the deceiver is likely to face negative socio-emotional repercussions, as people are usually quick to "detect" their deception.
Or…it's possible there is little to no tension, and she is okay with the fact that her photos don't represent her with 100% accuracy. Maybe she even derives a sense of creative satisfaction in the process: the photo isn't meant to represent the real her, but an idealized version that she enjoys creating. Picasso liked to self-idealize, and we worship him for it.
Personally, I love editing photos to recreate reality. I love, in particular, how the right filter at the right intensity can breathe emotion into a still shot, and evoke a feeling in a way that my photographic skills alone are not capable of doing. But my editing approach is simple: I prioritize the image, as a whole, over myself or the subjects in the shot. I don't alter the shape of my body or the size of my eyes or the wrinkles on my forehead. I sometimes edit out a few of my freckles or residue from vigorous enchilada eating — but I'm okay with that, and I'm okay with people knowing that.
For some, the ability to consume photos of "perfect people" so immediately and plentifully might aggravate their insecurities and do further harm. For me, however, seeing photos of impossibly beautiful girls on Instagram has about the same effect on my self-esteem as seeing impossibly beautiful girls in real life: it's another reminder of the person I wish I could be, both inside and out. Longer-legged, bigger boobed, better haired; kinder, less anxious, more chemically balanced.
There are ways to manipulate your appearance in real life, just as there are ways to do so in photos. It might be cosmetic surgery, colored contact lenses, a hair color change, or a different cut of jeans. I acknowledge that there are differences between digital and IRL manipulation, but in the end, I find them to be similar beasts on the same spectrum: they are both concerned with one's opinion of appearance and self. And so, for me, Instagram doesn't do any greater damage to my self-esteem; it's simply an extension of being a girl in today's world.
So to those who claim that Instagram is harmful to self-esteem: kindly back the fuck off. If you insist on making polarized statements about the harms (or benefits) afforded by social media, you risk sweeping entire groups of people into a single mindset. Separating things into black-and-white categories has never benefitted society. If we are to build a more meaningful discussion around the modern female experience and self-esteem, I hope that we can venture bravely into the gray.
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We're our own worst enemies… Or we're not. So much of the energy directed at blaming social media/apps/games/TV shows/cronuts could be better spent on helping people work out why those things are having such a strong impact, and then developing strategies or even just an awareness of the underlying cause.
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Brazil head coach Luiz Felipe Scolari celebrates as the final whistle is blown at the end of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 semi-final match between Brazil and Uruguay in Belo, Brazil. Picture: ZIMBIO
Update: 1:36PM Whenever Brazil, Uruguay and the FIFA World Cup are mentioned in the same breath, the mind inevitably goes back to the dramatic encounters the two nations have served up in the past.
Whether it is the last match of the 1950 world finals, when La Celeste conquered a disbelieving Maracana, or A Selecaos magical revenge mission in the semi-finals at Mexico 1970, fans of the two countries have some very fond memories to fall back on.
With the biggest event in world football being staged on Brazilian soil once again this year, such recollections have come flooding back, prompting FIFA.com to sit down with Canarinha boss Luiz Felipe Scolari and his Charra counterpart Oscar Tabarez to discuss the passionate rivalry between these two neighbours.
Both coaches grew up with the legend of the Maracanazo, the starting point for their trip down memory lane.
The story I heard when I was a boy just grew out of all proportion and wasnt told right, said El Maestro Tabarez, somewhat surprisingly.
For his part, Scolari believed his countrymen have always looked on that fateful match in the wrong way: I dont agree with people who see it as something negative, because it was the first time that Brazil had ever got so far. We might have lost that year, but it was the start of a process in which we have become world champions five times.
The two also analysed and reflected on that golden afternoon in Guadalajara 20 years later, when A Selecao set the record straight, inspired by a memorable display from Pele, who produced one of the World Cups defining moments in flummoxing Uruguay goalkeeper Ladislao Mazurkiewicz with an outrageous dummy outside the box.
After looking back on that game and summing up the rivalry as a whole, the two master strategists ended the interview by discussing the source of their friendship off the pitch.
It is a friendship that will no doubt be put on hold should the two countries come face-to-face again at Brazil 2014, at least for 90 minutes. Expressing his admiration for Tabarez, Scolari said, I admire him an awful lot, both as a coach and because of the way he handles himself with his players, fellow coaches and friends, of whom I consider myself one.
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Thirteenth Child (Frontier Magic Book)
by Patricia C. Wrede
Review by Gayle Surrette
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Eff and Lan Rothmer are twins. Lan is the seventh son of a seventh son and expected to do great things in his life. Eff on the other hand is just another girl child, but she's also the thirteenth child and thus she was expected to be evil and cause misery and chaos all her life. She was five when her Uncle Earn brought the police to arrest her and put her away for the safety of the community because her hair ribbon had been found on his property so obviously she had cursed his family. It was shortly thereafter that her parents moved the family to Mill City in the North Plains Territory where her father would teach magic at the land grant college. No would need know that she was a thirteenth child in their new town.
It was a new start for Eff. She knew that. But she's had five year plus the time to pack and move to be told day after day that she is evil. She's been bullied and plagued by the other children for her accident of birth order. She's been left out of events and training because she's not wanted -- simply for being a thirteenth child. It's hard not to think that the behavior of these people could very well be why a thirteenth child does go bad and maybe they all deserve all the bad that happens to them. The reader also will find themselves wishing that Eff will grow and show them all that they're wrong.
Told from Eff's point of view, we know that she's an acute observer of what goes on around her and has a way of getting to the heart of problems, going straight to the center of knotty problems. Even at five, she has thought about what people said about her and internalized most of it. She's curious and worried. Eff doesn't want to be evil and she watches herself and second guesses all her actions in order to curb her tendency to going to the dark side.
This is Eff's story of her life -- childhood to young adult -- on a very dangerous frontier. The world is richly imagined. It's the United States, but with vast differences -- the geology is relatively the same but there is magic and the government is quite different. The frontier can only be settled if wizards will go out with each group and set wards to help them survive the animals in the wild which include steam dragons, mammoths, saber-tooths, as well as the more normal creatures one would expect. Many settlements fail. There's a group who want to settle the frontier who refuse to use magic and their story touches, in part, on that of the Rothmer family.
Except for the magic, the story reminded me very much of many other frontier and prairie stories I'd read as a child and young adult. While Mill City has many of the city amenities, life is hard and not necessarily easy even when you have magic to help you. In school Eff learns from her magic instructor, Miss Ochiba that other systems of magic also exist and many don't have the same interpretation of thirteenth children.
Every experience comes naturally from the environment, from the people around them, and from their own beliefs and values. While there is no roller-coaster ride of adventure and excitement, this book is filled with wonder and awe as a new world and new ideas open for Eff and she comes into her own power as a magician, a twin of a double sevenths, and a strong young woman.
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ACIM T p 138
Knowledge is not the motivation for learning this course. Peace is. This is the prerequisite for knowledge only because those who are in conflict are not peaceful, and peace is the condition of knowledge because it is the condition of the Kingdom. Knowledge can be restored only when you meet its conditions.
DU p 109
The peace of God is the goal of the Course because it must be attained in order to regain the awareness of your reality in the Kingdom.
YIR p 139
It's through your own choice for the Holy Spirit and His thought system instead of the ego's that your mind is returned to peace. That has to happen first in order for you to go home. You can't skip your forgiveness homework. Everybody wants to skip to the end and be enlightened now, but it doesn't work that way. If peace is the condition of the Kingdom, then the mind must be at peace in order to fit in. And in order for the mind to be at peace, you have to forgive. It's as simple as that.
DU p 147
Without its practical method of forgiveness, the Course would be nothing but a beautiful and useless book – fuel for debate and the games of the ego. Fortunately, as J says in the Introduction to the Clarification of Terms, p 77: This is not a course in philosophical speculation, nor is it concerned with precise terminology. It is concerned only with Atonement, or the correction of perception. The means of the Atonement is forgiveness.
What is Forgiveness? ACIM W p 401
Forgiveness recognizes what you thought your brother did to you has not occurred. It does not pardon sins and make them real. It sees there was no sin. And in that view are all your sins forgiven.
Forgiveness is the key to happiness. ACIM Lesson 121 W p 214
Here is the answer to your search for peace. Here is the key to meaning in a world that seems to make no sense. Here is the way to safety in apparent dangers that appear to threaten you at every turn, and bring uncertainty to all your hopes of ever finding quietness and peace. Here are all questions answered; here the end of all uncertainty ensured at last.
Forgiveness offers everything I want. ACIM Lesson 122 W p 217
What could you want forgiveness cannot give? Do you want peace? Forgiveness offers it. Do you want happiness, a quiet mind, a certainty of purpose, and a sense of worth and beauty that transcends the world? Do you want care and safety, and the warmth of sure protection always? Do you want a quietness that cannot be disturbed, a gentleness that never can be hurt, a deep abiding comfort, and a rest so perfect it can never be upset?
All this forgiveness offers and more. It sparkles on your eyes as you awake, and gives you joy with which to meet the day. It soothes your forehead while you sleep, and rest upon your eyelids so you see no dreams of fear and evil, malice and attack. And when you wake again, it offers you another day of happiness and peace. All this forgiveness offers you, and more.
DU p 343
We came here to give people a spiritual message, a message that not everyone is ready for yet, and this is it: When you are ready to accept that the only thing that really matters in your illusory lifetime is the successful completion of your lessons of true forgiveness, then you will be truly wise indeed.
DU p 221
True forgiveness is the real purpose of life, but you've got to choose it in order to make it yours. Remember, practicing real forgiveness can't help but lead you home.
YIR p 128
You can't wake up from a dream as long as you're stuck in it. Awareness of dreaming breaks the hold. And the more you forgive, the more you become aware that you're just dreaming.
Forgiveness is my function as the light of the world. ACIM Lesson 62 W p 104
It is your forgiveness that will bring the world of darkness to the light. It is your forgiveness that lets you recognize the light in which you see. Forgiveness is the demonstration that you are the light of the world. Through your forgiveness does the truth about yourself return to your memory. Therefore, in your forgiveness lies your salvation.
God is the Love in which I forgive. ACIM Lesson 46 W p 73
God does not forgive because He has never condemned. And there must be condemnation before forgiveness is necessary. Forgiveness is the great need of this world, but that is because it is a world of illusions. Those who forgive are thus releasing themselves from illusions, while those who withhold forgiveness are binding themselves to them. As you condemn only yourself, so do you forgive only yourself. Yet although God does not forgive, His Love is nevertheless the basis of forgiveness.
The words, Forgive(s), Forgiven, Forgiveness, Forgiving, and Forgivable show up in the Course a total of 842 times.
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