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I was inspired to make my own list after viewing Sevenses' awesome one. Like her, I'm also going to add and edit as I go along, so don't expect it to be finished… ever. Taking requests!
Currently watching: IRIS, Schemes of a Beauty
NOTE: Titles in bold have been newly added.
- 18 Springs: Beautiful and heartrending. This is a wonderful and painful plot wrapped in great execution. Brilliant acting from every actor (especially the elder sister) as well as breakout filming technique. Highly recommended. 9/10
- Bei Ping Wang Shi (北平往事): Han Xue was amazing. The others were not (well, maybe with the exception of her brother/ex-boyfriend). Did I mention the many, many deaths and Japanese/Chinese angst? And yes, it's THAT kind of plot. 7.5/10
- Chinese Paladdin: Hate Crystal Liu. Hu Ge looks creepy with that little ponytail. I know he's trying to be cool, but that hairstyle and that era does not go together. 6/10
- Flying Daggers: Cool, collected assassin with cheeky rogue. Hmm… Oh! And his dad killed hers so she's seeking revenge? Yes, please! Great lead characters, although Ruby could have used some more emotionat times (cool and collected gets quite ho hum after a while). 8.5/10
- Heavenly Sword and Dragon Sabre (2003): I hated the female lead. She pretty much ruined it for me. And why does Wu Jing have so many adoring girlfriends? In our time we might call it cheating… But then again, they are aware of each others' presences. Polygamy! But it's Jing Yong, so you should have expected it really. 3/10
- Legend of the Condor Heroes (2008): Pretty good if we overlook the weird CGI and constant stupidity from Guo Jing. Lots of filler episodes and a little draggy. Also, be prepared for many alterations from the original wuxia novel (in terms of dying methods and general portrayal of "evil" characters). Huang Rong was quite annoying. 7/10
- Mei Gui Jiang Hu (玫瑰江湖): Well, I love Sun Fei Fei (even if she was the evil villain of the story). I couldn't stand Qi Luo. She has three acting faces, I swear. Also, they killed Mu Sheng's character (figuratively speaking). I grieved. 7.5/10
- My Bratty Princess: Why are there so many koreans in a supposed Chinese drama? 4/10
- Pearl Princess: Zi Wei's voice just never matches quite so for me. But I admire the gorgeous outfits. Sigh. Oh, how I wish I could wear such clothes nowadays and still be considered sane. Romance side – plenty. Kung Fu side – not so much. But it's always good for a rainy day and if you're in the mood to laugh hysterically at times. 5.5/10
- Romance in the Rain: Lots of rain scenes (well, I guess it is Romance in the RAIN) and lots of crying. I adored Ruby and Alec in this series, but everything else was a little unbearable. Also, the blood looks like tomato puree. 5/10
- Tian Long Ba Bu (天龍八步): Good until Ah Zhu dies. Then it just gets annoying. Oh, and I hate Crystal Liu. Tried not to, but failed miserably. 7/10
- Schemes of a Beauty:
- Tian Wai Fei Xian (天外飛仙): When Hu Ge was spitting out blood, he looked like he wore lipstick. But other than that, I enjoyed this (once again, overlooking the terrible CGI). The fairies wore pretty clothes (and I'm still uncomfortable with the translation of 仙女 to fairy). Interesting plot to say the least. 7/10
- Yang Men Hu Jiang (楊門戶將): First of all, Alec Su rocks his ponytail. Second of all, Chae Rim looks like a sulky panda… and not one of those cute ones either. Girl, stop invading Chinese dramas please. On the upside, battle scenes are filmed quite well. 6/10
- 1 Litre of Tears: Too draggy. Not filmed exceptionally well. I didn't shed a tear (like I was supposed to). But I watched it for the Nishikido Ryo. He made it worth it (sometimes). Read full review here. 4/10
- Gokusen: Matsujun was good in this drama. Yankumi annoyed the hell out of me. I dislike her tracksuit. The episodes are too repetitive and I got bored very soon. Also, I wish everytime I loosened my hair from my ponytail it wouldn't have a dent in it. Watch if in the mood to laugh and diss. 3/10
- Gokusen 2: Ditto above. Same story, different victims actors. 3/10
- Hana Kimi: This drama was strong on the funny, but weak on the touching. At times it was downright cheesy. Nakatsu made everything worth watching. He completely stole the show. Read full review here. 6/10
- Hana Yori Dango: Funny, lively, addicting. Also contains Matsuda Shota. What's not to love? Oh yes, Matsujun *shudder*. Sadly, his interpretation of Domyouji was riddled with exasperating stupidity and crude humor. Read full review here. 6/10
- Hana Yori Dango Returns: Hmm… Mao's nose job was rather… interesting. Again, Matsujun got on my nerves and I wished Tsukushi would end up with Rui. 6.5/10
- Koizora: WARNING! DISGUSTING PILE OF CRAP ALERT! AVOID AT ALL COSTS! 0/10
- Kurosagi: I like YamaPi, but he's very… dead? Dude, get your acting together! On the other hand, I liked Maki. She's just awesome in general (sans weird suit skirts). Again, episodes became rather repetitive (I swindle to avenge my psycho dad! I am good at it! I swindle other swindelrs successfully by end of episode and say "Maido Ari!). 5.5/10
- Liar Game: Funnily enough, I really enjoyed this. I watched for the Matsuda Shota, but got a lot more. Deep psychology everywhere and Toda Erika was pretty good in her portrayal of the pure-hearted, innocent girl. 7/10
- Nobuta wo Produce: Exceptional and great with drunk YamaPi aplenty and beautiful acting all around. I laughed very hard. Lighting effects are a bit… orange-y. But that's okay. We didn't need to know that. 6.5/10
- Ryusei no Kizuna: Again, I watched it for the Nishikido Ryo. The balance between humor and REVENGE didn't work very well. But it's okay. I like the theme song. Nino was absolutely awesome. 6.5/10
- Boys Before Flowers: Ridiculous mess that got me thoroughly addicted (though God knows why). I only realized its many flaws after the hype was over. Oh, and the writer of 'Almost Paradise' deserves to be shot (and maybe Goo Hye Sun too). On the other hand, Lee Min Ho was ridiculously awesome. He thoroughly deserves the break-out award. Watch for SoEulmates. Read full review here. 6.5/10
- Full House: Bi is ugly but rather good at acting, surprisingly. Nice chemistry between the leads, but started cheesing off in the last few episodes. Yes, I do have something against "I love you! I love you! It's taken me so many bloody episodes to realise this! Let's be together and eat ice cream for the remainder of our lives!" Read full review here. 6/10
- Goong (Princess Hours): Although it's been a while, Goong is definitely considered one of the most popular korean dramas of all time. I found it fresh and amusing. The concept of a monarchy in modern day Korea is very new and I loved watching it. But, after each episode, I would almost suddenly wake up and realise there is nothing meaningful about the drama itself. It is so entertaining, but turns my mind into useless slush. In retrospect: good in the moment, unsatisfactory in the passing. Don't get me wrong, I do like it. The actors were so lovely to watch (Prince Shin! Prince Yul!) and there were beautiful moments (sometimes). I just didn't feel in awe, merely mildly engaged. 6.5/10
- Iljimae: Lee Jun Ki was superbly pretteh. Also, good plot but bad planning and really comical costumes on Iljimae's part. Awkward chemistry between Lee Jun Ki and Han Hyo Joo. Bong Soon was funny on occasions but just plain ol' annoying on others. But Yongi kicked ass. Read full review here. 7.5/10
- My Girl: Annoying female lead but serious male eye candy (LJK! LDW!). Secondary female lead resembles Chae Rim. Funny plot, good soundtrack. It's bearable if you close an eye to the serious overacting and typical kdrama cliches. Read full review here. 5/10
- Shining Inheritance: Good girl changes bad boy for good. A plot can only be recycled so many times. But, evil stepmother was EVIL. Was a source of great amusement for me. Surprisingly, I liked Seung Mi (even though she reverted to the antagonist side after a while). Last few episodes are outstanding. Read full review here. 7/10
- The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince: Absolutely stunning. Watch it for many things: the lighthearted filming, the amazing acting (from every single person there), the beautiful shots, Gong Yoo, Yoon Eun Hye, the plot, the laughter, the tears, the emotion. God, I could rattle on all day. The only thing I'm a little iffy about is the ending. It was too long and seemed quite draggy. But I adore the Coffee Princes. It was so lovely to watch. If you haven't seen it yet, I command you to. Go on, shoo! 9.5/10
- You're Beautiful: Jeremy was too adorable. From his voice to his hair to his face… He's the first asian I've seen that looks insanely good with blonde hair (props!). Park Shin Hye was brilliant as a novice nun turned cross-dressing boy star. And then there was Jang Geun Suk – need I say more? Best Hong sisters' work yet! 8.5/10
- Black & White: Amazing, amazing, amazing. Extremely pretty explosions and wonderful acting from the main leads. Well planned writing and well planned ideas. Pi Zi and Ying Xiong rocked it. Wonderful, wonderful fight and gun scenes. The story really heated up towards the end. I love it. Read the full review here. 9/10
- Devil Beside Me: A huge hit in Taiwan, but not my personal cup of tea. Stepsibling incest doesn't appeal greatly to me. Also, Mike's hair is ugly. Get a haircut, dude! 4/10
- Hi, My Sweetheart: Started off quite amusing. Then it got better. Then it plunged and died in a deep dreary hell of television fails. Three words: UGLY MUSHROOM CUT. Rainie as the bad girl was unconvincing and Show was just bad all around. 3/10
- It Started With a Kiss: Fresh, witty, appealing. I definitely liked this. Zhi Shu could have used a little more acting, but I guess sitting around looking cool has its limits. With 30 (or was it 31?) episodes, it's a bit on the long side, but I'll forgive because it was so damn entertaining. Watch for laughs and general happiness. Read full review here. 7/10
- Love or Bread: Good couple. Wasted with a crappy script. I just didn't feel the crude humor was necessary. Strange lines and annoying secondary male lead. But if you must, watch it for Ariel and Joe. Read full review here. 4/10
- Mean Girl Ah Chu: Really hard to follow (well, for me) because too many characters did too much at once. The characters weren't believeable and they bastardized wuxia culture at the very beginning. Not recmmended unless you feel like wasting hard drive space and skipping over five sixths of the series. 2/10
- Miss No Good: I can't even bring myself to talk about this. Another AVOID AT ALL COSTS. 0/10
- They Kiss Again: Sequel to 'It Started With a Kiss'. Not as good as the prequel, but still holds its own. I liked some scenes, but others not so much. The fact that they changed Yu Shu upset me a little, but couldn't be helped. I just wish they chose someone that could actually act. On the other hand, Joe's acting improves! 6.5/10
- Time Story: Funny and memorable. Just a bit on the long side (50 episodes) so plot does drag sometimes. But if you endure the bad parts, the good ones are certainly worth it. Props to Phoebe Huang (Mrs. Sun). She stole the show. 7/10
- ToGetHer: No. People who attempt to go near this show, be warned of over-reactions, cheap laughs, and awkward chemistry. 2/10
- Why Why Love: I liked Rainie and Mike. There was some really good acting and touching scenes, but others were pretty meh. The quality is quite inconsistent. Jiang Xiao Nan gets on my nerves and Kingone as the chivalrous side man has been done before. But in the end, I liked it. This drama made me cry (yes, yes, mock my shallowness) eight consecutive times when I first watched it. Read full review here. 6.5/10
- 100 Days With Mr. Arrogant: Mounds upon mounds of overeacting and shouting. But the storyline's original and quite enteratining. It's definitely quite cute, but not quite so well explored in areas of acting. 6.5/10
- 200 Pound Beauty: I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. What humor! What acting! What chemistry! And besides, it gave me the chance to drool over Joo Jin Mo (ahh…). I was a little uncomfortable with the message it was trying to send, though. I am a feminist through and through, and even though the movie was supposed to be light and fun, the message is very weighty. They shouldn't have treated it so uncaringly. 8/10
- Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Lee Ang! My favorite director! And, okay, so all the different dialects (Michelle Yeoh – Malaysian, Chow Yun Fat – Cantonese, Zhang Ziyi – Mainland China, Chang Chen – Taiwanese) were quite… interesting, but breathtaking filming and the best wuxia fighting onscreen I have ever seen. 9/10
- Deathnote: Why does L look like a raccon? And why is Light not blonde? These are the questions I'd like to be answered. Also, the whole atmosphere was very wriggly – I really didn't like it. But I enjoyed Erika Toda with her zany portrayal of Misa-Misa. 5/10
- Departures: Beautiful, stunning filmography. I was completely blown away by the profound depth and thorough, careful execution. Gorgeous execution, amazing acting, stunning music (what else can we expect from Joe Hisaishi?). Absolutely lovely. 10/10
- Hana Yori Dango Finale: They shouldn't milk this cash cow any further! What strange scenes I encountered… Like Makino punching a bear (??), Rui getting dressed as a priest (??) and the whole plot being a sham (????). Also, everyone of the F4 got weird haircuts. 4/10
- I Like it Hot: I'll come straight out and admit that I watched it for the Kim Bum. Personally, I thought he did a great job as his portrayal, but he's not the main character. I like the juxtaposition of three women at different stages of their physical and romantic lives. The acting is a little disappointing for me, but the quirky plot makes up for it. 7.5/10
- Koizora: OH. MY. GOD. Somebody shoot me now. If it weren't for Miura Haruma, I wouldn't go near this with a ten-foot pole. 1/10
- Kurosagi: I was so CHEATED out of my Yamaki moments. What, did the directors forget to give Maki some screentime or what? Either way, I was so pissed at the lack of their interaction that it just soured the whole mood for me. 7/10
- My Wife Got Married: What a mundane plot! I was pleasantly surprised at the lighthearted filming. Nice acting from the main leads. I'm just a little iffy with the music placement – seemed a little awkward in most occasions. 7.5/10
- The Banquet: Uhh… Let's just say I didn't really get it. I mean, maybe I wasn't concentrating enough or not artistically inclined at all, but Hamlet is much more preferable to watch. All quibbles aside, this was a yummy visual masterpiece. I loved the color. 6/10
- Sophie's Revenge: My very first manga styled movie! And I loved it! I've probably watched this, like, sixteen times now. It's so funny, so new, so interesting! And the characters all integrate with each other so well. Besides, I was bedazzled by Peter Ho's kindness, caringness, smileyness, awesomeness in general (and wondered for the umpteenth time where I can find a guy like that). And then there's So Ji Sub (droooooooooooool). 9/10
- The Forbidden Kingdom: I hate this. I HATE this. First off, as stated above, I am not a big fan of Crystal Liu. Also, do they not find it weird that this is a wuxia movie set in China and yet everyone is speaking English to accomodate the clueless Hollywood audiences? And as if it were not bad enough, the english made me wince too. I just: hate the storyline, hate the actors (okay, not Jet Li, and maybe not Jackie Chan) and hate the whole damn mess. 1.5/10
Planning to watch:
– City Hall
– Liar Game 2
– Time of Dog and Wolf


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Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevlet was in Africa at the start of the Ballinger-Pinchot Affair taking a break after his time as President.
He was the President from 1901 until 1908 and decided not to run again so he chose his successor, William Taft for the
Republican nominee. While President, Roosevelt got very involved with cases of monopolies and started "trust busting." He
was an environmentalist who supported conservation of land.
Relationships with Other People
He agreed with...
Gifford Pinchot
Louis R. Glavis
He disagreed with...
President Taft
Richard A. Ballinger

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Monday, March 9, 2015
SugarPea Designs Sneak Peek - Day 1!!!
Thanks so much for stopping by! See you tomorrow for MORE sneak peeks!!!
27 comments:
- Julene VanKleeck said...
That design on the kraft background is perfect! Such a great card!
- March 9, 2015 at 6:46 AM
- Dina Knutson said...
It was hard to find where to leave a comment. :) But I did it!! Love how you colored the background for your scooter! Sweet card!
- March 9, 2015 at 8:21 AM
- Deann Donohue said...
Cute card! Love the scooter and your background!
- March 9, 2015 at 9:57 AM
- Wendy Ramlakhan said...
What a gorgeous card!! So excited to have you joining us this month, Angel!! xo
- March 9, 2015 at 10:08 AM
- Sue D said...
Great coloring and I like the stamped background.
- March 9, 2015 at 10:31 AM
- Holly AKA KopyKat said...
Such a fabulous design, love how you made the scooter feel like its in motion, the design of the polarroid and the background stamps.
- March 9, 2015 at 11:29 AM
- D.Ann said...
Sweet card!
- March 9, 2015 at 11:51 AM
- Lisa Lara said...
So happy you are this month's guest designer, Angel. This card is awesome. Love your stamped background!
- March 9, 2015 at 1:04 PM
- Dianne Guilinger said...
I like the way you used the stamp to make your own background paper. Love the scooter!
- March 9, 2015 at 1:11 PM
- graham Brand said...
This is so cute. Really love the scooter!
- March 9, 2015 at 1:53 PM
- Heather said...
This is simply adorable!! Love the scooter framed in the die (I might "need" this one!) and how you used so many of the elements from the stamp set. They are look fabulous!
- March 9, 2015 at 2:52 PM
- Mary-Anne V said...
Love the embossed kraft background and the polaroid die is great.
- March 9, 2015 at 3:05 PM
- Claire Broadwater said...
Angel, your stamped background is so fun! That little scooter is so fun! XX
- March 9, 2015 at 4:54 PM
- Lynne in NI said...
Cool card, I love your scooter and fab BG too :)
- March 9, 2015 at 4:59 PM
- Mary Holshouser said...
Love how you made your own background paper. Great card
thanks for sharing
- March 9, 2015 at 6:04 PM
- Sarah said...
Oh girl, you know Polaroids are my weakness. Eek, I'm really gonna need to win a gift card so I have an excuse to place an order!!! Gorgeous card, fabulous products!
God's blessings,
- March 9, 2015 at 9:17 PM
- Vicki said...
A special and unique background for a cute card. Love your coloring!
- March 9, 2015 at 10:05 PM
- Celeste Goff said...
Awesome card! Love the bright pops of color against the kraft cardstock!
- March 9, 2015 at 10:22 PM
- JustYolie said...
Great card! Loving the die set!
- March 10, 2015 at 1:04 AM
- Sharla said...
Love the compass in the background and the fun border stamps plus that scooter is just awesome!
- March 10, 2015 at 3:57 PM
- Elizabeth Sarkisyan said...
What a fun card and love the kraft background with random stamping! Beautiful coloring and design.
- March 10, 2015 at 4:28 PM
- Renae said...
Great card. I love the new designs.
- March 10, 2015 at 5:09 PM
- Amante del Papel said...
so beautiful card!!!
- March 12, 2015 at 12:19 PM
- Lisa said...
Love the pop of red, perfect accent to this great card!
- March 13, 2015 at 6:21 AM
- SchnauzerCrafts Creations said...
Love this card! I love the background behind the scooter, it really makes it look like the scooter is in motion - so cool!!! Framing the scooter in the diecut with the polaroid is also a cool touch!
- March 13, 2015 at 9:04 AM
- serenity6883 said...
Lovely card, love the snapshot look.
- March 14, 2015 at 8:26 AM
SHUT UP! I love it!
- April 8, 2015 at 8:25 PM


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Quote 1: "Never did i behold a vision so horrible as his face, of loathsome yet appalling hideousness." Page 276
Even though a specific judgement wasn't made in this quote about the monster, it shows how terrified Walton is of the monster.
Quote 2: "A fiendish rage animated him as he said this; his face was wrinkled into contortions too horrible for human eyes to behold; but presently he calmed himself and proceeded—(17.6) Page 183
He believes that the monster is too horrible to look at , and that's exactly how everyone sees him
Quote 3: "`Accursed creator! Why did you form a monster so hideous that even YOU turned from me in disgust? God, in pity, made man beautiful and alluring, after his own image; but my form is a filthy type of yours, more horrid even from the very resemblance. Satan had his companions, fellow devils, to admire and encourage him, but I am solitary and abhorred. (15.8)' Page 164
Even the monster recognizes the fact that he's alone because of the way that he looks. He's upset because even his creator is terrified of him because of his appearance.
Quote 4: "You are in the wrong," replied the fiend; "and instead of threatening, I am content to reason with you. I am malicious because I am miserable. Am I not shunned and hated by all mankind? You, my creator, would tear me to pieces and triumph; remember that, and tell me why I should pity man more than he pities me? (17.5) Page 182
Even his own creator would kill him because hes so terrifying and ugly.
Quote 5: "But presently my rage returned; I remembered that I was forever deprived of the delights that such beautiful creatures could bestow and that she whose resemblance I contemplated would, in regarding me, have changed that air of divine benignity to one expressive of disgust and affright." (16.32) Page 180
He knows that he'll never be treated nicely by other people because he's not considered beautiful like this.
Created with images by skeeze - "frankenstein monster boris karloff"


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Step into the world of photographer Phebe Schmidt, where everything is carefully constructed into a sickening sweet perfection. Her candy-colored world is filled with Barbie-like subjects, some even encased in plastic. Each hyperreal photograph seems almost too good to be true, like we have stepped inside a house of a Stepford wife. This draws the viewer in closer as we inspect the dark undertones of each photo that are surrounded by cheery colors. The objects in Schmidt's photography, including her figures who look more like inanimate objects than people, are flawless and glossy, making everything seem like an advertisement. This viewpoint and concept is no doubt a comment on commodities and how contemporary culture is overcome with it. It has been said that "plasticity" is a term that defines Schmidt's style.
Her work has a stylized plasticity and bright surface that acts as a mask that plays with ideas of self, theatrical role-playing, and what lies beneath. Plasticity is a key term Schmidt uses to describe her work and marks a contemporary obsession with homogenized, generic beauty ideals that conform to gender, social, and cultural norms.
It is true that generic beauty ideas are very apparent in Schmidt's body of work. Each person shown in her photography seems nameless and ambiguous due to his or her impossible perfection. The figures do not look toward the camera, but out into space with a numbingly blank stare. This absence of humanity creates a futuristic atmosphere where commodity and beauty have altered our state of being. Schmidt's seductive and incredibly intriguing photography evokes both a sci-fi future, and a mod, mid-century feel. Each photograph filled with sweetly colored backgrounds and flawless subjects keeps us curious in what lies beneath the generic beauty.


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Brian Lamb writes a compelling article on cultural sustainability through maker culture and education here.


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Physical books without a doubt. I go through stages of whether I use my Kindle more or an actual book, but I've come to the conclusion that whilst I love to take my Kindle (AKA suitcase-saver-to-avoid-taking-my-whole-library) on holiday for the convenience, nothing beats the feel or smell of a physical book. Call me a romantic…
Paperback Or Hardback?
Can't say I have a particular favourite, really. I tend to buy paperbacks more because they're cheaper, but I always by my favourite books in hardback.
Online Or In-Store Book Shopping?
Both. I absolutely love browsing the aisles in bookstores, but I do make a lot of purchases online because I buy them in bulk for a fraction of the price.
Trilogies Or Series?
No preference. Literally never even considered my preferences.
Heroes Or Villains?
Ooh, hard one! Depends on the type of book. I love well crafted villains, but I have to admit I always root for the good guy!
A Book You Want Everyone To Read?
Neverwhere, by Neil Gaiman. I recommend this book to absolutely everyone!
Recommend An Underrated Author?
Lee Child. I've read a lot of his books, but I can't say I've heard many people talking about him, and no one I know seems to have read his books.
The Last Book You Finished?
The Power, by Naomi Alderman.
Weirdest Thing You've Used As A Bookmark?
I don't tend to use books marks all that often. I'm one of those people who folds the corner of the page down (I know, the shame!)
Used Books: Yes Or No?
Yes, 100%, but I only buy ones that are in really good condition.
Top Three Favourite Genres?
Fantasy, thriller, and drama. They're my top three genres at the moment, and the ones I'm gravitating to the most.
Borrow Or Buy?
Buy… I just love owning them. But this also means that I run out of space very quickly, so I try and borrow wherever I can.
Character Or Plot?
Plot. If the plot is rubbish then there's no point liking the characters!
Long Or Short Books?
Long, but not too long. I've been reading The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt on and off for ages, and whilst I am enjoying it, it's so long I find it a bit of a slog after a while! It's just so long!
Name The First Three Books You think of
The Great Gatsby, Room and We need to talk about Kevin.
Books That Make You Laugh Or Cry?
Both – as long as I'm enjoying them I don't mind what emotions I feel.
Our World Or Fictional?
Fictional. What a stupid question!
Audio books: Yes Or No?
No. I just don't see the appeal of them. Whenever I try listening to them I get confused and lost, or end up getting distracted and having to go back over what I've just listened to. The only audio books I find I can listen to are the Harry Potter books narrated by Stephen Fry, and that's only because I've read the books that often I know the story well.
Do You Ever Judge A Book By Its Cover?
Of course, I do. Doesn't everybody?
Book To Movie Or Book To TV?
Book to TV, usually. It depends on the book I suppose. With a series I always find that TV shows do them justice more. There's more time to explore the story in a TV show than in a movie.
A Movie Or TV Show That You Preferred To The Book?
Off the top of my head I can't think of any in particular, but there's probably one or two.
Series Or Standalones?
Series because I can never get enough of a good thing!
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27 Brigade (Chinese: 二七部隊) was a guerrilla force formed in Taichung, Taiwan, shortly after the outbreak of February 28 Incident. It was organized by Hsieh Hsueh-hung, a leading figure of Taiwanese Communist Party during the Japanese Administration Era, and was led by local Taichung scholar Chung Yi-ren. The total strength of the brigade remains disputed, with sources putting it as low as 30 and as many as 4,000; however, it is agreed that the bulk of the force was made up of young students and discharged soldiers who had fought in World War II for the Empire of Japan. One source also claims that the 27 Brigade discovered a secret weapon cache left by the Japanese that contained enough weapons and ammunition to arm "three whole divisions," which remains disputed today.
On 15 March 1947, when the Kuomintang (KMT) forces closed-in on Taichung, the brigade sent several detachments out to engage. They did force the enemy force back, but also sustained heavy casualties and faced shortage of ammunition. The next day, the KMT force, after being reinforced and receiving heavy weaponry, assaulted positions held by the 27 Brigade, inflicted some casualties and forced them to retreat. At night, brigade leaders agreed to disband the brigade; brigade members hid their weapons and returned home shortly before midnight.
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The human brain can process vast amounts of real-world information using less energy than a typical light bulb. It also can learn new abstract concepts and readily adapt to changing environments and situations. Finding a way to mimic these abilities of the brain using electronics could radically alter our approach to computing.
That is just what Kurtis Cantley's research team intends to do. Cantley, an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Boise State, has received a five-year, $548,882 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) as part of the Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program. It is the agency's highest honor for faculty members at the start of their research and teaching careers.
"In order to develop biologically realistic learning technologies, we must create ways to emulate an array of very complex biological mechanisms," said Cantley.
Cantley is particularly interested in the synaptic connections between neurons, which are believed to be ultimately responsible for memory, reasoning, perception and other higher-order cognitive functions. Building on emerging semiconductor device and circuit technologies, Cantley plans to use his CAREER award funding to investigate the properties of circuits with biologically realistic learning. The award will lead to development of electronic spiking neural networks that capture the dynamic synaptic learning modalities found in the brain.
This is Cantley's third such honor for early-career faculty, having already received young investigator grants awarded by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency for $322,866 in 2017 and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research for $359,429 in 2014.
In addition, Cantley's CAREER grant supports integrated education and outreach activities designed to enhance understanding and awareness of biological and electronic neural networks for middle and high school students.
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MyzharBot is the prototype of a crawler robot developed for the study of autonomous surveillance applications on external environments. MyzharBot is able to operate independently and can report abnormal events to a remote supervisor, but can also be driven by remote in the case where it is necessary to make manual operations, in total safety.
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90% of the time, I'm chill. It's a little skill I've acquired via birthing and raising a child but also, spending obscene amounts of money on scented candles, listening to 70's rock albums, and smoking weed.
My friends would likely describe me as the "patient mom," and I will proudly admit it's something I consciously practice every damn day to avoid nervous breakdowns / complete insanity.
But nobody – not even the most cool and collected among us – escapes the reality of LOSING ONE'S SHIT. Yelling. Stomping. Letting that vein in your neck live it's best life.
My adult tantrum happened earlier this summer, at a cottage getaway in the Muskokas (Sounds relaxing, right? Maybe when 12 children aren't involved.) That morning, my 4-year-old son, decided to exercise his newfound badassness by having me make him eggs for breakfast and refusing to eat them. Not usually a shorthand cook, I bit my tongue and offered to make him something else. We were, after all, sharing a cottage with another family and I was doing my best as a roomie to keep all guests happy (and quiet).
We decided on oatmeal. Only when time came to eat it, it didn't "smell right" and my guest of honour was now threatening not to eat anything but treats all day in a tone that was plain nasty.
And then it happened. I threw my hands in the air, my eyes welled up with angry tears, and I let out a heartfelt explosion. "YOU DON'T WANT TO EAT?! FINE. STARVE!!! SEE IF I CARE. I'M DONE!! YOU'RE NOT GOING OUTSIDE WITH YOUR FRIENDS TODAY." And so, in a fury, I sent him off to our room for a time out and told him he wasn't allowed to even THINK about leaving until I was off my work call.
I collected my shit, rolled a j, barrelled out of the cottage (hands still shaking) and dialed my partner in crime. An hour and a half later, the phone call ended. The dust had settled and I was starting to worry that my kid may actually starve so I went to retrieve him and have a talk. I felt bad. I hate yelling. I don't want to unleash like that ever. And yet, I did.
But it happens to the best of us. I'm sure even Kate Middleton, the chillest princess in the land, has raised her finger in the air and told her kids that if they didn't settle the fuck down, noone was going to have a freezie EVER AGAIN.
The thing is, it's never really just about the freezie. It's the whole load of shit that has been slowly piling up in the background. Financial stress, marital drama, daily bullshit, ignorant people, the slow demise of the world, hormonal changes, personal insecurities, self–inflicted anxieties, sleep deprivation, the internet… all of it.
As women (and mothers) we have mastered the art of letting go. We let things roll off our shoulders day in and day out while we simultaneously suppress as much bullshit as we physically can, all in the name of patience. We want to do right and remain in a state of calm for the sake of our children; our families (and probably our neighbours). But alas, there comes a time when even the most well practiced prim and proper super-moms lose their goddamn minds. Because lines have been crossed. Because we need to let it out. Because we have a breaking point too. BECAUSE WE ARE HUMAN.
So I am here to tell you – don't feel awful after a sudden blow out over something seemingly minuscule. Just have your damn moment. You're entitled to it.
Let it out, impose a time-out for the perpetrator, but also for yourself. Leave the room, take time to think about it, recall what set you off and how it made you feel, and then.. move the hell on.
After the storm settles, talk it out. Remind your child that you still love them, even when you're angry – even when they're angry. Explain to them why you felt disrespected or hurt. And then promptly change the subject to something incredibly light and pour yourself some Sangria. Even if it is only 10am.
Chill times at the cottage, right?
Like tides in the ocean, we all have moments that are unruly. These moments are part of who we are, and they teach those around us (lookin' at you kid) that each of us had a multitude of layers, and we are respond to current circumstances in different ways. It shows the world we can only be pushed so far before nature unleashes it's fury.
There will be times where it's best to brush your shoulders off, to walk away from the storm heading your way and focus on the bigger picture. And there will be times, where the storm within you will wildly unhinge and you will become the thunderbolt that lights a fire under everyone's ass.
Both scenarios are perfectly fine. Everyone will live.
My dear, we are all made of water.
It's okay to rage. Sometimes it's okay to rest.
To recede.
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Bhojpuri Songs on Yogi Adityanath Are Here to Redefine Music in UP
Bhojpuri songs on Yogi Adityanath seem to be the new rage in Uttar Pradesh. Earlier, during the elections, the songs were about requests and hopes of Adityanath becoming the chief minister. Now they are about the celebration of the achievement of this goal.
While some songs congratulate him on his poll victory, others portray him as an avatar of Lord Rama. The songs, released by several Bhojpuri singers, are popular in not only Adityanath's constituency Gorakhpur, but also in the northern part of Uttar Pradesh. Companies that usually release popular music have recorded these songs owing to their good reception.
Songs Used to Congratulate Adityanath on Becoming the CM
Northern part of the state has seen several Hindi and Bhojpuri songs that congratulate the new Uttar Pradesh chief minister. The songs affirm that now the state can hope for good administration under his leadership, along with making it safer for women. They are being used to claim that Adityanath will be a strong and powerful chief minister.
'Heartiest of Welcomes for Yogi Adityanath'
'Now That Yogi is CM, Duties Will Be Performed Better by the DM'
'The People of UP Want Yogi Adityanath as CM'
'Abki Baar, Yogi Sarkar'
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In celebration of American Craft Week, local metalsmith Audrey Laine Sawyer will be at Grovewood Gallery on October 5 and 6 from 11am-4pm selling her wares and demonstrating her process of piercing nature-inspired silhouettes on the face of her hand-fabricated hollow form jewelry. Audrey's signature collection of shadowbox earrings, pendants, and rings will be available to purchase, as well as her jewelry that incorporates lost-wax castings of her own carvings and found objects, such as stag beetles and bird bones.
Audrey holds a bachelor's degree in studio art from Rollins College and is also a 2010 graduate of Haywood Community College's Professional Crafts Program. She was juried into the prestigious Southern Highland Craft Guild in 2016.


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Jenny's instructions are very precise and she has a gift of describing them simply which makes them easy to follow and fun. Jenny constantly observes everyone's poses individually to make sure we're doing them correctly according to our ability and taking into consideration any injuries we may have. Jenny points out during the class the health benefits of the poses we're in, which I find very informative.
I used to be in constant pain with a neck problem I have, and since attending yoga twice a week I'm now pain free and don't need medication.
I would recommend anyone of any age or ability to try Jenny's classes and reap the benefits."
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"After 4 years of yoga with Jenny I think it's safe to say I'm addicted. She has taught me everything I know. She is so patient and understanding of individual needs, always tailoring activities depending upon the abilities of each person in the class, whilst giving constant encouragement to help people improve. Yoga has improved my posture and flexibility and also my agility.
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well on our way to hillbilly village
today we went to trains 2008! it is the third such show we have been to this year, what with a husband who aspires to be one of those "train people" and a boy who runs around all day yelling "choo choo, all aboard!", it was little wonder that we found ourselves deep in the heart of burnaby, basking in the glow of the gymnasium lights. this show was supposed to be better than the others, it was "the" show of the year. i was underwhelmed, if that's a word.
still, there were trains! and they "choo chooed!" so for the boy it was a pretty good time, and really who are we kidding, it was because of him that we went anyway.
one thing that always strikes me as odd at these things though is how abrasive the train men are. sure they are old, having taken up trains as a way to pass the time in their retirement, and so they are more prone to grouchiness, but still, it is a train show with a kidz zone (as a society we really have to stop doing that), there are going to be kids. there were sideways glares and downward smiles at every corner. turns out they weren't super cool with the whole stroller thing. i guess i don't blame them, they are done with kids, they have moved on to trains, and this isn't a game, it is serious business. they don't need little people running around making things fun, someone might have a heart attack.
as you can imagine there was a lot of shop talk, and if you think computer people are the ultimate geeks, you have obviously never been to a train show. however, for all their grouchiness (and i should be fair here and say that not everyone was crotchety, in fact some people were over the top friendly and interactive with cohen), i have to hand it to them, they put a lot of work into these layouts and have found something to keep them smiling (when there is no stroller around, presumably), so good for them. still, i secretly hope that marko doesn't become one of them, although i think he is already well on his way.
5 comments:
- Arnold said...
Ha ha...baby strollers are a train man's kryptonite. They fear these 4 wheelers because in it contains a very powerful force that can destroy peace in train land.
- cheesefairy said...
Did we post about trains at the exact same time?
That is a little weird.
If you think TRAIN geeks are the ultimate geeks, you should see the homebrewing beer geeks. (On the other hand, you get beer at the end.)
- Randi said...
Wow - I can't help hoping that this is a passing fad of 2008 and they'll be gone by the time Cole is ready for them? Wishful thinking, I'm sure. Like the Raffi CD we were given, I suppose I can get used to it if need be!
I don't think I could stand it if my husband Jamie became a train man too - he's already a massive computer geek... :-)
- Randi said...
By the way - forgot my original comment when I got distracted by hopes for a trainless future... Cohen looks super cute in his train clothes and hat! :-)
Love Love Love the pic of Cohen and Marko looking at the train, so simple, but priceless.


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Patisserie Für Elise is a pastry shop and tea salon in Downtown Vancouver. It's quite a cute location since its located in a house instead of a larger building. You know once you lay your eyes on this place, you just are curious to take a peak inside.
I came here with some of my bridesmaids to catch up, since it's hard to get us together since half of them are on the east coast.
I heard of Patisserie Fur Elise a few years ago at the Vancouver Bakers Market before they opened up their shop. It is great to see the owners dream become reality with their new store.
When you enter, the first floor is their retail space with a few pastries, teas and little trinkets to buy.
There's macarons on the left and pastries on the left.
There's tea sets too.
On the second floor, the tea salon is located there. There's one main room and another room in the back.
They do all their baking on the first floor in the kitchen and they set up all the tea sets in this area.
It costs $30 per person for a 2 hour seating and you get the following:
- Your selection of tea
- a layer of savory items
- scones
- Chef's choice starter
- a layer of sweet items
The items do vary, so its hard to say what exactly you get since they like to switch it up. I found the items listed on their website to be less accurate. The menu that you get here is pretty accurate.
On the right page, you have all the teas to choose from.
Shortly after, our tea sets arrived.
A little while later, out pots arrived. You get a little timer and you can wait for the time to count down.
You have a bird to strain out the tea leaves. You pour your tea through this, but we found that some tea leaves did not get caught.
I ordered China Jasmine Premium tea and I found that it needed more than a minute to steep. My other friends got the Blue Earl Grey tea and they didn't need to steep for very long, unless you want it strong.
Our settings didn't come with milk and sugar, so we had to ask them for it. Usually it comes with it already on the table, but we found this strange.
After about 40 minutes since we got here, we got our tea set. It seemed a bit long for them to put it together especially when are can only have a 2 hour seating. Nonetheless, we dug in and chatted about life.
Chef's Choice starter is a blueberry panna cotta it was really good! The panna cotta had a lot of yummy vanilla beans and the blueberry compote on top just paired perfectly. There is also a little gold leaf on top.
We began with the bottom layer of scones and savouries.
- Prosciutto brie and fresh basil sandwich
- Cucumber dill finger sandwich
- Asparagus and mushroom quiche
- Scone with cheddar and pancetta
- Scone with almond streusel
Cucumber dill finger sandwich was simple but very good. The position on the cucumber threw us off, so we just moved it to the other side and began eating away. I really liked the creaminess of the center.
Asparagus and mushroom quiche was a tad small, so it was hard to really taste the depth of flavour.
Prosciutto, brie and fresh basil croissant sandwich was my weakness. I can't resist prosciutto and brie. The croissant wasn't crunchy, but it was a bit limp. It would be nice if it had more of a crunch to it.
Scone with Almond Strusel is best with their housemade jam. We asked them for some clotted cream and it makes the scone much enjoyable.
Scone with cheddar and pancetta was good. Every time I bite into some pancetta, I would be in heaven. I really like meat.
Next, we devoured into the sweet tier.
- Maple Pecan Daisy Tartlet
- Tiramisu
- Mini Fur Elise
- Honey madeleine
- Macaron
Maple Pecan Daisy Tartlet was very cute and not too sweet. The texture of the pecan with the maple was nice.
Tiramisu was bit size and had some chocolate balls on top.
Mini Fur Elise was like a strawberry mousse. It was really good and hidden inside is a slice of strawberry. Good flavours and this was my favourite dessert.
Honey madeleine was topped with powdered sugar. My friends liked it, but I didn't really enjoy it.
The macarons were were tough and chewy. They looked pretty, but no one liked them. Very disappointing since we were looking forward to devouring these.
Some of us couldn't finish, so they gave us boxes to pack up our goodies. We wanted to pack our items ourselves since we knew the service would take a while to help us pack it. Even when we asked for the boxes, it took them a while to get them too.
Overall, the ambiance is very nice and perfect for high tea or any special occasion. The food items included in the afternoon tea was decent and will fill you up. Unfortunately, the service was slow was annoying. There is definitely room for improvement.
We Rate Patisserie Für Elise:
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$40 Million Financing With Shanghai Forte and Fosun
NEW YORK, NY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 01/11/11 -- Investment firm W. P. Carey & Co. LLC (NYSE: WPC) announced today an intended strategic plan to cooperate on investments in China over the next 10 years with Shanghai Forte Land Co., Ltd. ("Forte") and Forte's parent company, Fosun International Limited ("Fosun"). As the first part of the strategic plan, CPA®:17 - Global Incorporated, one of W. P. Carey's publicly held non-traded REIT affiliates, has provided $40 million in financing to a subsidiary of Forte. The financing is being provided through a collateralized loan guaranteed by Fosun.
W. P. Carey President and CEO Trevor Bond commented, "W. P. Carey has spent several years establishing a presence in China. Understanding the importance of having the right local partners to succeed there, we have taken the necessary time to develop our own knowledge of the country, including its unique governmental and regulatory landscape as well as its major institutional and corporate real estate organizations. Having done this, we are very pleased to be developing a close working relationship with Forte and its parent Fosun."
Together with its subsidiaries, Forte is one of the largest property developers in China with the Grade A development qualification issued by the Ministry of Construction. Forte started in the property business in 1994 and has been listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKSE stock code: 02337) since 2004. Currently, Forte is developing projects in Shanghai, Beijing, Tianjin, Wuhan, Chongqing, Chengdu, Xi'an, Changchun, Hangzhou, Nanjing and Wuxi.
Listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKSE stock code: 00656), Fosun is one of the largest non-state-owned conglomerates in China. Its core businesses include pharmaceuticals, property development, steel, mining, retail, services and strategic investments. These businesses are being operated through subsidiaries, jointly-controlled entities and associates: Forte, Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co., Ltd. (SSE stock code: 600196), Nanjing Iron & Steel Co., Ltd., (SSE stock code: 600282), Hainan Mining Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Yuyuan Tourist Mart Co., Ltd. (SSE stock code: 600655). All these companies are leading players in their respective industries.
W. P. Carey Asia Managing Director and Head of Asian Investments, Grace Shui, noted, "Our strategy in China has been based on forming relationships with established Chinese companies with whom we can align ourselves to secure solid opportunities for our investors. Our initial financing with Forte will allow us to continue to diversify our global portfolio and gives us the opportunity to benefit from economic growth in the region."
Mr. Bond added, "Although the structure of this initial transaction differs from our traditional sale-leaseback structure, it is consistent with our traditional investment parameters in that it allows us to partner with established, well-capitalized companies, to benefit from their financial strength through their corporate guarantees, to diversify the global holdings of our CPA®:17 - Global portfolio into Asia and to generate steady income for its investors. Given China's strong economy, its urbanization trend and the rise of income and consumption, China continues to be a rising power in the world economy, and this investment of resources in the region represents an important first step for this strategic initiative."
Forte commented, "W. P. Carey is a proven substantial financing partner for corporations, developers and investment firms. Its ability to provide value for its investors through volatile economic and business cycles, while providing a constant source of capital to established and growing companies, made partnering with them very attractive."
Fosun noted, "As Forte's majority shareholder, we actively support Forte's growth and expansion and are pleased to see Forte establishing a new source of financing and a strategic relationship with W. P. Carey, an investment manager with a 37-year investment history and investments around the world. W. P. Carey has taken a thoughtful approach in developing and implementing their investment strategy in Asia and we express our support for this first step towards a longer-term cooperation."
W. P. Carey & Co. LLC
W. P. Carey & Co. LLC (NYSE: WPC) is an investment management company that provides long term sale leaseback and build to suit financing for companies worldwide and manages a global investment portfolio of approximately $10 billion. Publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (WPC), W. P. Carey and its CPA® series of income-generating, non-traded REITs help companies and private equity firms unlock capital tied up in real estate assets. The W. P. Carey Group's investments are highly diversified, comprising contractual agreements with approximately 275 long-term corporate obligors spanning 28 industries and 17 countries. http://www.wpcarey.com
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Federal securities laws. A number of factors could cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievement to differ materially from those anticipated. Among those risks, trends and uncertainties are the general economic climate; the supply of and demand for office and industrial properties; interest rate levels; the availability of financing; and other risks associated with the acquisition and ownership of properties, including risks that the tenants will not pay rent, or that costs may be greater than anticipated. For further information on factors that could impact the Company, reference is made to the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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A suspended ceiling will be fitted in the clubroom and kitchen, this has been purchased second hand off EBay. The workshop will not have a ceiling fitted.
The entrance lobby & toilet area has now had a plasterboard ceiling fitted.
The second hand suspended ceiling tiles and framework
(in front is the hand basin and cupboard that will be situated in the entrance lobby for dirty hand washing)
The plasterboard ceiling in the entrance lobby, disabled toilet & urinal is now permanently in place.
The joins between boards are being filled as are the screw heads.
Now the walls are decorated, the suspended ceiling can be fitted. First a rail is fitted round the walls.
Next the aluminium long pieces are suspended by wire from the ceiling and shorter cross pieces clip into place to form a grid.
The tiles fit snugly into the grid. New light fittings have been purchased, they are low voltage & fit into the grid just like the tiles.


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I have a bone to pick with online auto sales websites. If you're going to offer the option to search by transmission type then for the love of Chris Farley don't allow automatics to be listed as manuals when they have a tip-tronic or some other BS option. DSG? Maybe. But a regular old PRNDL with a side-stepping quasi-manual gear selector that no one probably ever uses anyway? THIS IS NOT A MANUAL.
OK so maybe it's not Autotrader's fault. And sometimes these internet sales guys just don't really care, they want views. So put in some generic ad copy about the model, one sentence about this specific one, and check off all the boxes, manual, whatever. Throw in a CYA disclaimer that 'some information may be inaccurate' and call it a day. That's what most of the 17 "manual" 2007 BMW X3s look like on Autotrader right now. Of which maybe four actually have 3 pedals.
At least this led me to some great 'used car ad copy' lines. My favorite includes some amazing BS and questionable analysis that I just have to share, with my comments and emphasis included:
A BMW with as few miles as this one is a rare find. [86,000?]...non-stop traction for your non-stop lifestyle! ... In addition to the amazing traction control, you may even qualify for an insurance reduction with this AWD vehicle. [what? why?] ... A true feat of engineering, this BMW X3 3.0si has otherworldly acceleration, [on par with a modern Honda civic at about 15 lb/hp, so... otherworldly? umm.] prodigious [read: average] power and is accompanied by the prestigious reputation of BMW. Although it may not make much sense, [?!?! LOL] this vehicle will undoubtedly provide a memorable experience every time you drive it. [whatever that may be] *link to full ad here
But let's talk about the worst offender I found today. It's so bad I want to report it as fraudulent. The first line in the ad says, "6 speed manual!" the exclamation point further reinforcing the fact that whoever wrote the ad was clearly aware of the manual X3's rarity, and hey, we've got one right here! Nope, you don't. I do. Well, my wife does I guess. It has a shifter in the middle that allows you to select between any of 6 forward gears at any time and in any order and requires the use of an extra pedal that this car doesn't have, namely the clutch. Come on, bro. Not cool.
Lastly, let's talk about the last line in the ad for this "6 speed manual" that will "...take you where you need to go... all you have to do is steer!" Because you certainly DON'T have to shift.


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As a part of the Commercial Team organized by Learning Review and Virtual Educa, Tercer Término sent an agent to the IX Virtual Educa Meeting in Spain.
Together with nine other companies, Tercer Término joined the group of e-Learning-related institutions that got to know each other and made business contacts that could potentially result in future alliances. This enriching experience took place in the beautiful city of Zaragoza, Spain, from July 14 to 18, 2008.
There, Tercer Término had the chance to make itself known, through the mission's stand and the distribution of its own brochures. All of these actions are oriented towards becoming a part of the Spanish market for e-learning, since we certainly think we can make a difference in it, thanks to our experience.
The Argentinian Minister of Education, Juan Carlos Tedesco, was present at the Congress and looked around the stand, thus showing the interest that e-learning and the technologies related to it arise in the people who have the future of education in mind.
Once again, Tercer Término was not willing to stand aside from the discussions and meetings related to the concretion of its objectives as a company and of Argentina's role as an exporter of quality products.
To access the site for the Educa Zaragoza 2008 Mission, click here.
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The world is currently reeling with high unemployment. Eurostat estimates that 24.413 million men and women in the EU-28, of whom 18.395 million were in the euro area (EA-18), were unemployed in October 2014. In the US, jobless rate decreased to 5.9 percent in September from 6.1 percent in August, the lowest rate since July of 2008. The number of unemployed persons decreased by 329,000 to 9.3 million (source: Trading Economics). There is a huge divergence of the US unemployment statistics from the 24% unemployment that was reported by Shadow Government Statistics. According to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), a record 20% of American households are on food stamps i.e. one in five, were on food stamps in 2013. These figures suggest that the official unemployment figure of 5.9% is highly questionable.
According to WTechWeek, over a third of the UK's workforce could be at threat over the next few decades as computers and robots begin to take over many jobs. With ramphant high rate of unemployment, one wonders why the quest to employ robots to work in areas that are best suited for people is gaining much traction. Robots are highly suited in certain areas of work, especially those that are highly repetitive and in hazardous environments. But to have a robot act as a sales person is baffling. More so when young men and women are idling around looking for gainful employment. The enormous social cost of using robots in the place of unemployed humans is unfathomable. Is there a rationale for this?
Scientific discoveries and advancements are wonderful pursuits. The creativity of the human mind should not be impeded. But when the impact on the social and moral fabric of society is devastating, the choice should be clear in deciding on the wiser approach. Else greed will prevail, and those with the power to obliterate the powerless will not hesitate to do so for selfish gain. Is it not that the rich and powerful are contemplating the idea of depopulation. Only minds possessed by demons would ever contemplate such diabolical ideas as to depopulate the world to a "sustainable" 500 million (Read more ….. ). To such people, a world run by robots that are in their absolute control makes good sense. Is this a reason for the relentless pursuit towards a robotic race to serve these elite masters?
Robotic slaves taking over human work is getting both perplexing and interesting. Singapore is reported to be vying for the top spot of being the first to introduce flying robots in place of waiters. The project is estimated to cost a "low seven-figure sum," according to Woon Junyang, chief executive officer at Infinium Robotics. Singapore government will provide funds for the project. When unemployment looms, isn't this another blatant abuse of taxpayers money? It is really hard to justify such government grants in this instance especially when the technology is not home-grown.
Elsewhere, Amazon and Google are exploring mass delivery of small packages via unmanned aircrafts. In countries with large geographical coverage and low population density, this innovation is appropriate. This may help Australian Post stem its operating loss arising from covering a large area using high cost labour. Man's nefarious imaginations are also taking robotic slavery across the red line. Robots may soon offer sex. Robots that look real, feels good and "knows" how to perform to man's satisfaction may take on the greatest and most profitable industry known to man. All moral boundaries may soon be breached once robots take over.
Clearly, robots are both a bane and a boon. Robots are not the masters (yet?), people are. The situation may change rapidly though. Could robots turn masters and mortal humans become slaves? Prof Stephen Hawking, one of Britain's pre-eminent scientists, thinks so. He told the BBC: "The development of full artificial intelligence could spell the end of the human race."
Daniel 2:43
And whereas thou sawest iron mixed with miry clay, they shall mingle themselves with the seed of men: but they shall not cleave one to another, even as iron is not mixed with clay.


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Harriet Ross Tubman c.1820-1913
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The Region of Niagara
The City of St. Catharines
On the northeast corner of Geneva Street and North Street
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Coordinates: N 43 09.914 W 79 14.411
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A legendary conductor on the Underground Railroad, Harriet Tubman became known as the "Moses" of her people. Tubman was born into slavery on a Maryland plantation and suffered brutal treatment from numerous owners before escaping in 1849. Over the next decade she returned to the American South many times and led hundreds of freedom seekers north. When the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 allowed slave owners to recapture runaways in the northern free states, Tubman extended her operations across the Canadian border. For eight years she lived in St. Catharines, and at one point rented a house in this neighbourhood. With the outbreak of the Civil War, she returned to the U.S. to serve the Union Army.
Other plaques at this location
Harriet Tubman (c.1822-1913)
Salem Chapel, British Methodist Episcopal Church
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The Underground Railroad in Canada
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In 2014, Leeds metal heads Chasing Dragons deservedly took down our Upcoming Artists of the Year Best Album award for the scorching Checkmate.
This year, they're back with album teaser Faction: Prologue featuring three new tracks; the second single from which, 'Whitehorse', has just been released in video form – and it's another absolute corker.
It gets off to a brooding start – a bass riff punctuated by sonar sounds – before launching into a neck-busting syncopated riff that wouldn't sound out of place played by Swedish tech metal beasts Meshuggah.
As always singer Laurie 'Tank' Carnan is pushing the boundaries of what female metal singers can do and she gets to let rip as the chorus opens up and there's also a nice solo from Mitch Sadler that recalls Trivium.
It's saying something that this excellent track is not as strong nor catchy as previous video single 'Devil In Her Eyes', which I haven't been able to stop listening to since it first blew forth from my speakers like a sonic tornado. Anthemic chorus: check. Screaming pinch harmonics: check. Pounding drums: check. When's the full-length album coming out?
11 is louder than 10 verdict
11 – Sonic boom
10 – Planet rock
9 – Headbanging
8 – Turn it up
7 – Rocking
6 – Foot tapping
5 – Worth a listen
4 – Background music
3 – Turn it down
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text: As part of our "get skilled up" mission, for the past 6 weeks The Spokes have been learning to dance. A bit of a noval idea for a so-called dance troupe! Cheeks at Sunshine Studios took us under her very street wings and aparently, we do have rhythm and we can dance! Who knew! We've got some fundamental moves under our belts now so next week we're going to see how we can combine this with the little bikes.


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The world and beyond @ Terminal 21
Every man dreams of travelling the world, see its beauty and explore different cultures of over a hundred countries across the globe. The thing is, only those who have the resources can do it without so much hassle. As for those who are having a tough time in making both ends meet, this dream is unlikely to happen and will probably remain a dream for the rest of their lives.
Call me a dreamer too because up until now I still dream of exploring the many spectacular places the earth has in store for everyone. But just like most of us, I am under the category of those "having a tough time." Still, I won't drop the idea of me chronicling my journeys from one place to another very SOON! Why's that? Because I somewhat experienced how was it to be in places I've been dreaming for so long, making me to really pursue harder for that to happen no matter what.
Really, no touch of kid fantasy in there. What seemed to me as a dream somewhat came true as if I was living the dream. I've been to Istanbul and then to Paris in less than 5 minutes. After that, I wandered at Carnaby Street in London whilst admiring their big red bus parked nearby, and checked Tokyo's souvenirs around a maze of shops. Every country was like a stone's throw away from the other.
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Construction of a new I-74 bridge across the Mississippi River, linking Bettendorf and Moline, will not begin until roughly 2019 with a completion date expected five years later or near 2024. Purchase and demolition of property in the bridge right-of-way have begun. To accommodate the new bridge, Bettendorf streets, especially State and Grant, will undergo an extensive realignment process, creating additional and significant changes in the downtown area.
Many downtown Bettendorf businesses will be directly affected by the bridge project. Some businesses owners have closed or sold their business, while others have chosen to relocate to different areas in Bettendorf or Davenport. Others may experience business disruption.
The combined impact of street alignment and bridge construction raises significant issues for businesses in and near the construction area. Businesses forced to relocate must decide, whether to move to another site or close their operation. Additionally, businesses, choosing the relocation option, need to determine whether or not to remain in or leave the downtown area.
A second consideration relates to the viability of the business district itself, during the long construction cycle. Customers may chose to avoid navigating the construction zone and decide to shop elsewhere in the Quad Cities. A loss of attractive ambiance and ease of access to downtown businesses could be the unavoidable consequence of the construction process.
Bridge construction and street realignment for business owners necessitate an ongoing interaction and dialogue with federal, state and city governments and their administrators. Changes in government policy, construction schedules and administrative personnel ought to be expected during the project and will undoubtedly impact the project and area businesses.
The Bettendorf Business Network intends to provide the opportunity and means for businesses to speak with a unified voice to bring their needs to public and governmental attention. A single business owner may have difficulty both managing a business and staying informed of ongoing developments in the ten year long bridge building process.
Specially, the Bettendorf Business Network proposes to establish, for the benefit of its' members, a Downtown District Business Council, as a venue for discussion and advocacy of business needs and priorities, particularly related to the bridge project.
A Downtown Business District Council (DBDC) will not only focus on construction related issue, but also be an advocate for a long term vision for downtown development. The council will be concerned with the appearance and economic vitality of downtown Bettendorf.
Additionally, the DBDC proposes to explore the possible creation of a public/private entity with the power and financial resources necessary to envision and implement a comprehensive development plan for the downtown business district.
The Bettendorf Business Network will work to provide voice, value and vision for it's downtown Bettendorf members. This effort is fully consistent with our goals to help individual businesses succeed, create a vibrant business environment and advocate for civic improvements.


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SEG Bucharest Student Chapter & SEG Cracow Student Chapter
are proud to announce a Joint Field Trip scheduled to take place on
19th – 24th of September 2016
After a close collaboration between the members of the two SEG Student Chapters, SEG Bucharest Student Chapter and SEG Cracow Student Chapter, a new idea of a Joint Field Trip has been born that will mainly incorporate students from two different countries (Romania and Poland) and also international students from all around the world and Our main goal during the field camp is to give not only SEG members but also all interested students, the possibility to develop and learn more about Geophysics
The field camp will also be an opportunity to expand the boundaries of geophysics by incorporating during the field work a wide range of geophysical investigation methods. Scientific coordinators and trainers which will volunteer will sustain the organization and implementation of project activities
This field camp is a place for young, talented and open-minded people. This kind of research activity would enable the student to make acquaintances with people from other cultures, traditions and with another point of view. Common work and a collaborative learning process will facilitate the exchange of ideas and opinions between participants


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Experimental Lo-Fi Hip Hop track. Ambient sounds with a degrading, crackling quality, kitchen pottering, water whooshing, industrial machine-like noises, joined by resonant piano chords and crunchy beats. 90s, Hip Hop beats drive the track, with looped piano chords and background noise a constant. Mysterious, experimental, chilled and darkly playful, like exploring the Looney Tunes Haunted House, off-kilter beats and samples to suit a Vice news style documentary or contemporary urban filmmaking.
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The Militant Upcycle
Bloopy, psychedelic electronic track. Gentle, reverb-laden synth patterns, repeated, morphing into a noisier sound, growing more intense. A wash of fuzzy, atmospheric noise drowns out the synth melodies. Hints of My Bloody Valentine, Stereolab, Broadcast and Air, sepia-tinted electronics mingle with harsh noise in a satisfying contrast. Warm, gentle, searching and plodding to begin with, more intense, powerful and expansive as the track progresses. Perfect atmospheric film or documentary music, retro-futuristic and edgy, reminiscent of the Lost in Translation soundtrack.
A Strange Economy
Atmospheric electronic instrumental. Layers of ambient drones suspended in mid air with hints of harmony emerging. Calm, peaceful and dreamy, suitable for a seemingly calm documentary or tv sequence with slightly shifting, moving and wandering, like a raft adrift on the ocean.
Before You Go (Suite)
Chilled electronica. Soft, atmospheric synth build becomes background synth drone under a slow, syncopated, tropical beat. Bright, colourful synth shines on top of an ambient base with growing beats and weightless synth lines reaching out like tree vines. Calm, peaceful and futuristic, a musical utopia, perfect for uplifting TV scenes or as an accompaniment to a soothing, hopeful advert for ethical fashion or worthy causes.
Vocal version features Molly Nilsson-style breathy female vocals – cool, calm and atmospheric with a hint of 90s nostalgia.
The Second Turning of the Wheel
Other-worldly electronics. Bleeps, feedback, buzzing, noise, vinyl scratching under the needle, sound effects and atmospheric drones all intermingle to create an ambient electronic patchwork. The soundscape brightens with more melodic drones and reflective synth lines introduced. Thoughtful, introspective, yet vast and expansive, a world turning inside and out. Suitable for an intense, mind-expanding documentary, or for suspenseful or darkly dramatic TV moments.
Quietly epic cinematic orchestral string build with electric guitar and piano. Sustained orchestral strings over hand drum percussion. Warm synth notes and tinkling piano melody bring lightness and joyful anticipation. Angelic choral vocal samples break in before a change to a harder synth section. The sunshine breaks through the clouds with electric guitar cutting through the wash of strings and choral vocals. Piano rejoins with a simple, hopeful melodic pattern. Powerful and moving, yet gentle and thoughtful, Elbow-like emotional build to suit an inspiring advert or a triumphant onscreen finale.
The Power of Light
Hopeful orchestral track with piano. Sustained orchestral strings intro matched by soft piano chords. Strings move up octaves, gently reaching celestial heights. A piano melody rings out above with hints of muted percussion. Acoustic guitar adds subtle melodic phrases, interweaving with piano. Serene, peaceful and optimistic, perfect for a soothing family advert or as emotional background music for a reflective TV scene.
All of Us
Gentle orchestral build. Sustained orchestral strings shimmer over sparse piano chords. Soothing, childlike melody introduced on glockenspiel-like keys, repeated. Melody drops out, leaving a wash of celestial strings shifting between chord colours mid-air. Peaceful, comforting and inspiring, perfect ambient music for a spacey film/TV scene or nature documentary or advert for a wholesome, life-saving service.
4 Rooms
Cinematic orchestral string track with piano. Soaring, sustained celestial strings shift notes slowly over a serene bubble of gentle piano arpeggios. Calm, peaceful and inspiring, quietly epic and filmic, perfect music for a film set in space, the other-worldly moments of wonder. Also suitable for comforting adverts and awe-inspiring documentaries.
Along A Wall
Melancholy solo piano. Mysterious piano waltz accompanied by oom-pah piano chords. Builds anticipation with swells in volume and tempo, Searching, suspenseful and sad, sounding slightly French, Amélie-like, in a quirky European style.


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Happy new year everyone! This is my first post of 2015 and with it comes a new ADB and Fastboot installer.Read More
Happy new year everyone! This is my first post of 2015 and with it comes a new ADB and Fastboot installer.Read More
Today Apple released a major iTunes version that includes UI changes and some new features.Read More
Apple released iTunes 22.214.171.124 yesterday. The original installers can be downloaded from the official site. To learn what I change or modify in my iTunes custom installers, read here.Read More
This is a quick update for iTunes as it's been only a couple of weeks since the last one. The original installers for version 184.108.40.206 can be downloaded from Major Geeks. To learn what's changed in my custom installers for iTunes, go here.Read More
Google updated the Android SDK to version 23.0.2 and while the ADB and Fatboot tools have changed, the version stayed the same. I don't know why they didn't bump the version number but I just updated my installer. You can learn about its features, usage and more here.Read More
Another update for iTunes, this time it's version 18.104.22.168. You can get the original installers from Major Geeks. Apple always makes it hard to find a changelog but I assume it's mostly bug fixes and improvements.Read More
Skype 184.108.40.206 is the newest version of the desktop client. You can download the original installer from their website. It comes in EXE format but you can get the MSI file after you install it. This article I wrote a while ago has all the details.Read More
Another iTunes update. This time is version 22.214.171.124 and the new custom installers are ready on the downloads page. You can download the original installers here.Read More