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Harry Kemp
The Remedy - Poem by Harry Kemp
When you've failed with ordered people, when you've sunk neck-deep again
In the sluggish wash and jetsam of the slackened tides of men,
Don't get old and mean and bitter, - there's a primal remedy -
Just take a ship to sea, my lad, just take a ship to sea.
There are shipmen grey and aged but still full of ancient mirth,
And they drew their joy of living, not from rooting in the earth,
But from striking our forever with a sail that's never furled
And by seeing all the oceans and the wonder of the world;
In the dim, Phoenician days and in the wild sea-times of old
Do you think they only voyaged for the red of shining gold?
No, they slid beyond the sky-line for they felt it good to be
On a ship that tramped with thunder down the highways of the sea.
When you've drunk the lees of failure, when you've fought and never won,
When you've cursed the stale recurrence of the certain, weary sun
And the daily, fruitless struggle pledging youth for usury,
Come, and cast the world behind you, and take ship for open sea;
All you'll need will be your dunnage and your knife upon your hip,
And you'll find a bunk that waits you in the fo'c'sle of a ship,
And you'll find the wind about you and the everlasting sky
Leaning huge from four horizons as the flying scud blows by -
And you'll find the ancient healing, ever waiting, ever free,
That all men have found forever in the sailing of the sea.
Comments about The Remedy by Harry Kemp
Simon Morhange (6/3/2012 3:31:00 AM)
awesome poem, very efficient language, not one word wasted for appearance, and a nice metaphoric message. (Report) Reply
Swetha Vanakayalapati (6/2/2012 12:56:00 AM)
sailing of the sea....along the sea
ancient plumage of innocence crept
found its healing..! !
everlasting skies....can I cutt off
you with knife? but dont peel off
my tender wings to fly high...
its soothing in poetry interwoven I sigh (Report) Reply
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WHat'sup with the haps eh? Happy Valentines day everyone, and I do mean everyone, I hope it was joyous and full of vice. We went to this party here in Squamish that was called the 'James Bondage' event, Wayyyyy out there. I can't say I ever wore a leather corset before, but alas, there I was with a handlebar mustache, a stuffed strapless boostier and a double shot of tequila in each hand. I felt a little bit like that guy from the village people.
What a night to forget, fo REAL. Lydia looked amazing as usual in a one piece pink bell-bottom jumpsuit and high heels, so hot, and then of course, there was everyone else with chains, pasties, g-strings, and ass-less chaps. It was absolutely hilarious! and so much fun, I'd say between 300 and 400 people attended this 5th annual event, there were 5.14d partiers there from Vancouver, Whistler and Kelowna, I'd like to attach some pictures if I could, but I can't – if I did, I'd never live it down. I'm not usually a shy person, but some things don't need to be seen. ha ha ha.
The weather here in Squamish keeps getting better, I'm glad I haven't had to travel much this winter, it hasn't rained in over 4 weeks, and I'm not exagerating, we are so lucky, EVERYTHING is dry, the Grand Wall, the boulders, the bluffs, whatever you want, it's all dry and it's all climbable. I wouldn't recommend finding a cold cave to climb in, but it's amazing nonetheless. Everyday I say to myself, (and anyone who listens) "this is the best friction I've ever felt" but the next day cometh and proves me wrong. I hope it never rains.
I've been climbing a bit but also busy with work too. I'm pretty lucky because I have many projects in my backyard, so I can work and climb lots in the same day. Which brings me to the first point of this post. I have a project that is about 5.12c -13c depending on how tall you are, I've sent it clean on toprope 3-4 times in a row, and have never fallen off the last moves. By the way, it's super high quality, short, but def 5 stars. SO – if I lead it on removable gear it will be r/X rated, meaning you could really fuck yourself up, especially higher up, I'm talking crushed ankles, maybe legs, and a possible head injury. If I place one bolt (max two) it becomes a safe, pleasant climb for everyone to enjoy. Or I could just leave it, it makes for a great top-rope too and if someone was so inclined, they could tie into the sharp end and lead it or solo it whatever they choose. The chance of falling off after the crux is extremely low, but still a possibility, and it's definitely a NO FALL zone, razor sharp talus. I'd like to know what people think. The area already has a number of bolts, in fact it's a great mix of gear and bolts and people seem to respect the blend very well, it has a wonderful balance to it, so adding a bolt or two is not going to be unacceptable, it's just whether or not it's worth it for a climb that is only 30 feet tall. Of course I would paint the hangers black to make it less visible, but I'm just sitting on the fence right now. If you have any comments we'd like to hear them. I think I've already made up my mind, but I would like to throw it out there regardless!
On the work front, I've been busy developing a new website. Yay! I'm getting stoked 'bout this, it's going to be fun, colorful, playful and interactive. Its main focus is going to be training and free climbing tactics. I won't be covering much alpine stuff, aid stuff, multi-pitch stuff, mostly just movement and strength training for the body and mind. I hope you will continue to join me when we make the shift and that you'll even play an active role in it's development. I have two friends from Toronto who are designing the site, because when it comes to the web or compooters in general, I am a lost soul. These two guys have been absolutely integral to the new site look and layout and function, I swear to god they should win an award, my appreciation for them has NO END. So to Neel (you know who you are) I want to say thank you, I am forever grateful and in your debt, to Jason, I want to say the same, but since Jason is in the arts department, I want to add a link to his site. The guy is talented and really makes it happen, you'll know what I mean when you see some of his stuff. For now, here is a little clip of his latest piece, I hope he doesn't mind me posting it here, but it's really uplifting stuff, so I couldn't help it. For more of Jason's work you can check out his website at www.spiritsentient.com
Okay ya'll, I gotta go, I hope everyone is living their dream, not just thinking about them, but actually living them out day to day, for those who are, you inspire me, for those who are working towards it, you inspired me to, it's a never ending act of balance and everyone has their time, we are merely doing the best we can with what we have, so today make it happen. Hustle, grind, Make it count. Spread the love. S.


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Laura Prepon: "I absolutely love playing Alex - she's a badass"
The Orange Is The New Black star talks exclusively to DIVA about playing Alex Vause, embracing diversity and making meaningful work
Orange Is The New Black
To celebrate the launch of the brand new Sony Crime Channel, we caught up with the amazing Laura Prepon, aka Alex Vause from Orange Is The New Black.
DIVA: Season Two of Orange Is The New Black recently premiered on Sony Channel in the UK. What do you remember from that time on the show?
LAURA PREPON: How exciting to be able to see Season Two with fresh eyes. That's really great. I love the feeling that people have got so many cool storylines to come. I'm excited for them. What do I remember about Season Two? I remember reading those scripts and loving the storyline. There were a lot of courtroom scenes and there was a lot of confusion about whether or not Alex was going to tell the truth or not. It was a great season.
What was life like on set back then?
Back then, I feel like audiences were slowly starting to find out about Orange Is The New Black. The first season had come out and people were talking about it. It was something new and different, and a little dangerous. It was bold. I was a recurring character in Season Two because there was a scheduling issue, but I loved being on set. I always love being on set. However, I remember the show really taking off after Season Three. At that point, literally everybody was talking about it. You couldn't walk down the street without someone stopping you to talk about it.
Are you grateful for the fan reaction to the show?
Absolutely. When you are shooting a show, you can only hope that people are going to love it as much as you do. When the fan response to Orange Is The New Black came through and it was overwhelmingly amazing, it was lovely to know that people knew how special we thought it was. That feeling was awesome.
Why is Orange Is The New Black so popular?
I think people love the show because it touches on so many different topics and so many different types of women. It covers people of different race, colour, creed, shape and size… Everything, and it's all celebrated. I feel like we really push the envelope and a lot of other shows are jumping on the ship now, but there was nothing like us on television when we first came out.
How different was the television landscape when the show first started?
There was nothing like Orange Is The New Black on television. [The show's creator] Jenji Kohan is a wonderful writer and she really pushed the envelope. She put together
an amazing group of actors and writers. We went to work and people responded very well to it. It's been amazing.
How much do you enjoy the role of Alex Vause?
I absolutely love playing Alex. She's a badass. She's a very cool character. I'm very blessed to have this job on this show. When you've been playing a character for a long time, it's great because the character starts to become a glove that you fit into perfectly. I couldn't be happier.
The storylines of Orange Is The New Black often reflect current social issues, such as Black Lives Matter and social injustice. What does that add to the show?
Because the show is so popular, and because we take up issues that are relevant and are things happening now, I think we manage to raise awareness in these areas. I don't think that was Jenji's goal when she started the show. She didn't want to write an exposé of the prison system or anything like that, but I think that's a side effect of having a show like this.
How much has the world changed since Orange Is The New Black first premiered?
It's changed a lot, but I think it's great that we raise issues on the show and we highlight what's going on in the world. The same-sex marriage law [in the USA] was passed while we were shooting the show. Some people say, "Oh, is that because you guys brought so much attention to same-sex orientation?" I don't know if that's true, but it's interesting to be on a job where we touch on so many culturally currently issues. It's amazing to be part of that. You're not just an actor for hire doing her job; you feel like you're speaking to something more than that.
Do you enjoy portraying the real world in the show?
Absolutely. The reason I do what I do is to communicate. This is an art form. You're communicating your ideas and portraying different characters, and it's nice when it can affect people in this way. It's great to speak about things that are going on in the world.
Audiences have praised the fact that there isn't a hard line between good and bad at Litchfield Penitentiary; these characters live in the grey of the world. What do you feel about that?
One year, one of our taglines was, "Every sentence has a story". That referred to the fact that every inmate has their sentence, but they are not all the same. They are not all just terrible people. People are in prison for many different reasons. Alex ran an international drug ring and got caught – but a character like Taystee [played by Danielle Brooks] is someone who got out and couldn't really function in the real world. Taystee wanted to get back into prison where her friends were; where she knew the rules and she knew how to survive. A character like Yoga Jones [played by Constance Shulman] made a terrible, horrible mistake. She ended up hurting a child, which she thought was a deer in her backyard. Then there are women in there who should be in prison, because they shouldn't be walking around in society.
It's a very varied world behind the prison walls…
Exactly. But you can't say that all people who are incarcerated are terrible, because there are many different reasons behind a prison sentence. Not everything is black and white. There are shades of grey, and we tell those stories. I think it's really great that we do that because nobody is perfect. I'm not perfect. You're not perfect. Nobody is perfect. That's what's so great about watching characters that are flawed, because it's something we can all relate to. It's fascinating and it's very true to life. I love it.
Orange is the New Black (seasons 1-4) airs on the brand new Sony Crime Channel, launching on Freeview 60, Sky 157 and Virgin Media 193 on 6 February
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|Strong's Number: g1544
|Greek: ekballo
Drive, Driven, Drave, Drove:
denotes, lit., "to cast forth," with the suggestion of force (ek, "out," ballo, "to cast"); hence "to drive out or forth." It is translated "driveth" in Mar 1:12, RV, "driveth forth." In Jhn 2:15 for the AV, "drove," the RV has "cast," the more usual translation.
See CAST, No. 5.
|Strong's Number: g1559
|Greek: ekdioko
Drive, Driven, Drave, Drove:
"to chase away, drive out" (ek, "out," dioko, "to pursue"), is used in 1Th 2:15, RV, "drave out," AV, "have persecuted." Some mss. have this verb for dioko, in Luk 11:49.
|Strong's Number: g1643
|Greek: elauno
Drive, Driven, Drave, Drove:
signifies "to drive, impel, urge on." It is used of "rowing," Mar 6:48; Jhn 6:19; of the act of a demon upon a man, Luk 8:29; of the power of winds upon ships, Jam 3:4; and of storms upon mists, 2Pe 2:17, AV, "carried," RV, "driven." See also CARRY, Note (2), ROW.
|Strong's Number: g556
|Greek: apelauno
Drive, Driven, Drave, Drove:
apo, "from," and No. 3, "to drive from," is used in Act 18:16.
|Strong's Number: g1856
|Greek: exotheo
Drive, Driven, Drave, Drove:
"to thrust out" (ek, "out," otheo, "to push, thrust"), is translated "thrust" in Act 7:45, RV (AV, "drave"); in Act 27:39, of "driving" a storm-tossed ship ashore (RV, "drive," AV, "thrust"). Cp. No. 6.
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|Strong's Number: g5342
|Greek: phero
Drive, Driven, Drave, Drove:
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|Strong's Number: g1308
|Greek: diaphero
Drive, Driven, Drave, Drove:
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See BETTER (be), No. 1.
|Strong's Number: g416
|Greek: anemizo
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Since I have known Josh's grandparents I have know of the Nantucket Lightship Baskets. I knew his grandmother made them, but I did not quite understand or appreciate them right away. As the years went on I learned more and more about them until I finally asked Josh's grandmother to teach me how to make one. She let me know that she would be tough on me "not to be mean but to make sure I follow instructions and do it correctly". No problem. I picked out the ivory for the inside center of the basket called scrimshaw. I chose Sankaty Head Lighthouse (housed on Nantucket Island) because it is where Josh proposed to me in 2004. It was such an honor to learn. I enjoyed every step of it and even though 'grammie' was tough, she taught me well. I did get praise too! I am proud of everything I did. I researched the history of the basket and now have a new appreciation for them and understand why it was so important to learn to do everything correctly. The Nantucket Lightship Basket is unique to the island and its traditions must be kept and preserved as time goes on.
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Nantucket Island
This post is an introduction to the one to follow. I wanted to share one of my favorite places introduced to me by my husband Josh. His grandparents live on Nantucket Island, a small island off the coast of Massachusetts. He has visited them since he was a toddler and he fell in love with it. 7 years ago he took me for the first time and I have adored it since. We recently made a trip there with our dog Shea. This was her first trip and I think she now loves it too. Here are some pictures...
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Attack on Titan fans will now be able to play their favorite game on Japanese arcades, Capcom has announced. Unfortunately, that's all we know for the time being. No information about the game has been shared but more information on the matter is expected in Summer.
The news was shared during the Japan Amusement Expo, where some title cards were shown to the public. All of them are in Japanese, but you can see them below. One of them reads "an arcade game project begins."
The game will be based on Hajime Isayama's mega popular manga series, but if and how this arcade game will differ from the main series remains to be seen.
This isn't the first Attack on Titan game for Japan as several projects based around this manga series are already available. Turning it into an arcade game will allow this franchise to reach a wider audience and in doing so, gain more popularity.
For the development of this arcade game based on Attack on Titan, Capcom does seem to be the right choice. However, Bandai Namco also has years of experience in this field and would have done justice with the concept as well.
Anyway, the bottom line is that Attack on Titan is heading to Japanese arcades and hopefully, will be released in other markets as well.
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Julia Gaudio began her hairdressing career at the age of 14 as a Saturday assistant in a Cambridge salon where she worked her way up the career ladder.
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The ethos Julia has provided at Elajé encourages creativity and growth among the staff which gives the salon a great buzz and an environment where the clients can guarantee they will receive the best.
Natalie trained at Cambridge Regional College where she gained NVQ level 2 and 3 in both Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy. She has additional qualifications in Racoon Hair Extensions, Barbering, Creative Cutting, Classic Cutting and Motivation and Leadership.
Natalie worked in various salons in Cambridge before becoming part of the launch team at Elajé in 2008. Her career highlight to date was when she spent some time working behind the scenes at a fashion show plus her studying for Trichology of which she has completed one year with a further two years to go.
She loves challenging herself to achieve new looks and styles and make people look amazing. Studying to be a Trichologist is part of her ethos in helping people to feel better about themselves and to be the best she can in her role.
Andréa has been with Elajé since the start, in March 2008. She trained at Cambridge Regional College where she qualified in Media and Photographic Make-up, NVQ Level 2 and 3; Hairdressing NVQ Level 2 and 3 and has since gained a host of other qualifications in wig making, ear piercing, wet shave, hair art, hair extensions and most recently has qualified as a Master Colour Expert with Wella.
Andrea has an interesting family background with both her grandfathers in the profession, being hairdressers to Frank Sinatra and Charlie Chaplin.
Andrea would love to become a trainer herself and combine travel with teaching. Her top hair tip is to "tone, tone and more tone!" She says: "It is the perfect way to refresh your hair colour. Book in or take one home."
Samantha joined Elajé in 2011 and has an impressive portfolio of advanced qualifications including NVQ levels 1-3, Advanced Creative Colouring, Cutting and Barbering. With a natural flair for hair and fashion, Samantha loves nothing more than making someone look and feel amazing. With her barbering skills, Samantha enjoys creative wonderful funky styles for men. Her motto? "Love your hair. Don't spend too much time fighting what you have…. Get the best out of it with products and just go with it."
Fiona joined the Elajé team in 2012 as a qualified stylist. She began her hairdressing career as an apprentice at Directors Hair in Cambridge and trained at Cambridge Regional College, gaining an NVQ Level 2.
Highly creative, Fiona loves nothing more than to help clients revamp their look and loves to take inspiration from style icons such as Rihanna and Katy Perry.
Chloe is from Sydney, Australia and trained to be a hairdresser at the Northern Beaches College.
After moving to London in 2013, Chloe worked for Headmasters before joining the Elajé team in the summer of 2014. Chloe is enjoying the experience of working in the UK and loves the satisfaction of making others feel and look wonderful. Chloe loves the salon environment and would like to run her own salon one day. When she is not working in the salon you might find her working out in the gym. She also loves exploring new places, catching up with friends and eating out.
Chloe's top hairdressing tip? "Embrace oils, there is an oil designed for everyone and they are brilliant at restoring condition, taming unruly hair and getting that super-glossy look."
Having joined the team in 2013, Chad has made a big impression with both the team and the clients. Chad trained with Seanhanna, having spent an extra month of advanced training at the Seanhanna Putney salon where he completed his NVQ level 2 qualifications.
This talented stylist has a strong passion for fashion and is a current member of the ghd Style Squad. Chad, working the last three seasons at London Fashion Week and at the Cannes film festival.
Chad loves the diversity of his job and enjoys nothing more than making someone feel and look amazing. When he's not planning photo shoots or researching work, Chad enjoys a busy social life, shopping and running.
Chad would love to develop the art team at Elajé and produce a photographic collection. To win a British Hairdressing award is another ambition – watch this space!
Chad's top tip? "You don't have to just straighten with ghd stylers… You can create curls, Hollywood waves, blow dry looks and so much more!"
Gemma joined the team in 2011 and is currently undergoing an apprenticeship at Elajé with additional training at West Suffolk College. She loves the creativity within the salon and the fact that no two days are the same. She is looking forward to qualifying and would love to have the experience of working on a cruise ship.
Michelle began her training at Cambridge Regional College but has continued her training throughout her career. Highly qualified, Michelle has NVQ Levels 2 and 3 in Beauty Therapy and qualifications covering OPI, Caci, Bio, St Tropez Tanning and AH Francis Lash Extensions. Michelle is also qualified as a Dermalogica Specialist and is working towards her Dermalogica Expert certificate.
Her career has included working for London's Selfridges, where she was a nail technician for OPI as well as working for several Cambridge-based salons. Michelle's experience has also taken her all over the world when worked in the luxury spa on board Steiner's Disney Cruise ship.
Michelle joined the Elajé team in December 2010. She loves travel, dancing and shopping and has been told she resembles Jessie J!
Having trained at Cambridge Regional College, Samantha gained NVQ Level 2 in Beauty Therapy and has since gained an impressive portfolio of qualifications in Caci Face & Body; Massage; Eyelash extensions, Thai Foot Massage; Reiki, Bio Nails; Dermalogica Skincare; Gatineau Skincare, St Tropez Tanning and Men's wet shave.
Samantha previously worked as a therapist at Cambridge's Time Room before joining Elaje at its launch. She takes great satisfaction in making others feel and look good.
Her top tip? "Chipped nail polish has never, and never will be in fashion – so there's no excuse!"
In her spare time, Samantha enjoys martial arts, socialising and shopping.
Alice has a range of beauty skills and holds an NVQ 2 in waxing, tanning, manicure & pedicure, bio gel nails, massage, tinting and make up. She joined Elajé in 2013 having retrained to pursue her dream job in beauty after a career within the criminal justice system.
Alice's interest in beauty is a heartfelt career choice as she loves nothing better than to help someone feel good about themselves. "I love knowing that I have made a genuine positive impact on someone's day," she says. In the future Alice would like to specialise in skincare and is working towards training in semi-permanent makeup. Looking great, says Alice, starts with the basics. "Moisturise, primer and a good foundation, get that right and the rest comes easily."
Jolie, very much a people person, has undertaken motivational and mentoring training from Wella Client Delight and is also Caici trained. Her motto is to "be the best that I can" and this permeates her work and attitude at Elajé with a very positive effect on staff and clients alike.
Jolie has been with the team for five years. In her spare time, she takes part in half marathons and three-peak events. To relax she loves walking her dog, Bertie.


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text: Press Release: Enertion moving away from DIY parts business Adrian Mok July 07, 2017 00:51 Updated Follow *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* So you're on board with us View this email in your browser Dear Enertion customers, First and foremost, thank you to all of the people who have believed in, and supported us from our humble beginnings. From a community standpoint, as well as financially, it is YOU that have made Enertion what it is today. Enertion has come a long way from being a hobby which turned into an obsession, resulting in the fabulous ESK8-builders community and leading to Enertion creating and selling its own components to the DIY-eSK8 community. As many of you know, Jason, our fearless leader, began constructing his own boards, and was deeply involved in the DIY community, helping others to do the same. This led to the launch of the Raptor 1. Although it was regarded as a success, the board had some teething problems, and much was learnt about the design, manufacture and fulfilment processes. After 2 years of development we are in the final stages of launching the Raptor 2, set to be one of the best e-skateboards to have ever seen the road. Set to be one of the best e-skateboards to have ever seen the road Unfortunately, this has meant that Enertion must make the transition away from the DIY-parts industry. We are sad to no longer be selling the mechanical parts to make your own great e-boards (aside from clearance stock), but we want to focus solely on creating the best end-user experiences for our riders on their Raptor boards. We admit that the transition for this in our business has been less than ideal. Although we've put our current stock of DIY parts on sale, we have failed in the timely shipment of many of these, mainly owing to the lack of human resources in the packing and shipping department, as well as restructuring of said department, due to the focus on the Raptor 2 fulfilment process. We are currently in the process of working hard with Amazon to handle our future fulfilment, with the hope that shipping will become much more efficient, and that products will always be available and in stock. We are also happy to announce that we will continue to sell our most popular products, the FOCBOX and Nano-X remote. Nano-X controllers are currently in stock and available for purchase, shipping immediately. The latest information from our factories is that FOCBOX pre-orders will begin shipping early-to-mid July. We appreciate your understanding during this transition process, and we wish you luck building/riding the board of your dreams! The Enertion Team Nano-X 2.4Ghz Controller FOCBOX Motor Controller Copyright © 2017 Enertion Boards, All rights reserved. Related articles Where am I in the Raptor 2 Queue? When is my board shipping? July 29th 2017 Update: Raptor 2 Production and Delivery Latest communication sent to outstanding parts order customers How do I configure my Focbox? June 27th Update: Raptor 2 Delivery Timeline + production issues Comments 0 comments Please sign in to leave a comment.


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Josef Skvorecky, a Czechoslovak novelist, has written his own Symphony From the New World.
"Dvorak in Love" is untidy, sentimental and sometimes daring. Like Dvorak's most celebrated work, it is anecdotal and uses borrowed themes to proclaim a European wish-to-believe in the vitality and boundlessness of the society taking shape across the Atlantic.
Skvorecky, who left his country after 1968, has a more up-to-date vision of America. It was expressed in "The Engineer of Human Souls" where, among other things, the experience of contemporary exile is wryly and ingeniously set out.
"Dvorak in Love" is quite different. It is a kind of romantic splurge into the past, an effort to imagine his countryman's years in an America that was coming out of the Gilded Age and buying up culture with part of the proceeds. Vanderbilt constructed Newport mansions, and Carnegie built libraries. Others built symphony orchestras--like the railroads, on the backs of immigrant labor.


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Gothic Gala Lacquers Autumn Leaves Collection
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When I lived in states that new how to Autumn, like Washington and Pennsylvania, the worst chore I had was picking up the dog poop, because it was always hidden under the damn leaves. And if I missed any, and started raking - well, it got pretty gross. We don't have this problem in Phoenix - one of the very few perks of the lack of Fall here :P
Speaking of Fall, I have a brand new collection by Gothic Gala Lacquers to show you today! It is called the Autumn Leaves collection and consists of 5 gorgeous polishes - swatch time!!
Note: All polishes are shown with a topcoat of KBShimmer's "Clearly On Top" and are shot in natural light indoors.
Let's start with "Maine:"
Maine is a rusty orange/brown with red flakies. Opaque in 2 coats, it dries to a shiny finish in under five minutes.
Next up is "New Hampshire:"
New Hampshire is a beautiful light brown/burnt orange (different lighting affects the color) with a subtle gold and red shimmer. Opaque in 2 coats and dries to a shiny finish in under 5 minutes.
Here we have "Pennsylvania:"
Pennsylvania is a deep chocolate brown with a subtle purple flash (seen in the macro brush shot). Also opaque in 2 coats, this polish dries to a shiny finish in under 5 minutes.
Next is "Vermont:"
Vermont is a lovely warm orange with gold flakies and shimmer throughout. Opaque in 2-3 coats (depending on how thick you layer it), this polish dries to a shiny finish in under 5 minutes. It is a bit thicker than the other polishes, but not unmanageable at all :)
And lastly is the glitter topper "Autumn Leaves:"
Autumn Leaves is packed with various sized red, brown, orange, and holo gold glitters, as well as a copper shimmer throughout. Show above is one coat over each of the other polishes in this collection.
The Autumn Leaves collection is available now!! You can purchase the whole collection HERE (10ml full size for $27, 7ml mini size for $20) and receive the "Autumn Leaves" glitter topper for free! Individual colors can be purchased through their links above. Here are some social links for you where you can follow and keep up to date with Gothic Gala Lacquers:
What do you think of this collection? Do these colors scream FALL! to you? :D
Polish sent to me by the maker for photography purposes. All experiences with the polish and opinions in this post are my own and remain 100% honest.
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Great set of colors for fall for sure! :)ReplyDelete
Wow, wow, wow, I love Autumn Leaves!ReplyDelete
So cute! I grew up in Minnesota and the dog poop/seasonal interaction had to do with snow and ice. I was in charge of poopy patrol, and when the first snow falls came and covered it up it was like Christmas came. The bad news is during the spring thaw, when it would re-emerge, thawed out but stuck in solid ice, and would have to be messily scooped up. Annnnnd, all the mud. EwReplyDelete
Beautiful coloursReplyDelete
Goooorgeous! This year I'm really loving the autumn shades, and these are just perfect!ReplyDelete
Love these! Perfect Fall shades!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 11, 2015 at 6:26 PM
Vermont is really pretty. But having a little sticker shock.ReplyDelete
These definitely scream fall to me!ReplyDelete
I really am digging all of the fall shades!ReplyDelete
Beautiful shades!ReplyDelete
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- Posted On:April 15, 2016Some of my images of Leo Mol's exquisite sculptures were recently published in a Russian Art Magazine called Золотая палитра. If you are like me, you may not speak much Russian so I asked the author, Maria Lakman, to translate the title of the magazine; it is 'Golden Palette Art Magazine'.
There is a short series of events leading to my involvement with the above article which I would like to mention. Maria first introduced herself in December of 2012 following a telephone conversation I had with one of the daughters of the famous painter Nicholas de Grandmaison. After years of trying to connect, finally I was able to chat about this painter of 'indian portraits' who also carried the same name as me. I mentioned to his daughter that Nicholas has written a letter in 1954 to one of my relatives asking him whether he was related to our family. The letter was printed in a book called 'Sur les traces de nos ancetres - Jean-Baptiste Grand'Maison , ses descendants et le Drame acadien' (2003) by Dr. Reginald Grand'Maison. It is essentially a book about my Grandmaison family from the time my first Canadian descendant (Guy-Jean-Baptiste Guillot) landed in the Province of Quebec (likely in Ste-Anne-de-Beaupre) from France in the period between 1700-1712. Maria Lakman contacted me and asked whether she could read the letter as she was currently involved in writing a book in Russian about Nicholas de Grandmaison. I eventually received a copy of the book (2013) but, unfortunately, I can only 'look at the pictures'!
Maria contacted me again in 2014 and asked if she could meet me at the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden in Winnipeg as she was now writing an article about the sculptor. I had a very pleasant walkabout through the gardens with Maria and her husband and later I submitted a selection of images of the sculptures that I had created over the years. The above images were those selected for the article, along with other photos from other sources. Incidentally, if anyone is interested in reading a translation of the article, you can do so by clicking here. Should you like a challenge and wish to read the article in Russian, please contact me and I will forward you a pdf of the article. Interesting how one event can lead to another!
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- Posted On:April 15, 2016I first saw this iceberg the day before and photographed it from the shoreline near Eastport, Newfoundland in the afternoon as well as later that same evening and then again the following morning at dawn. On my return to a local B&B for breakfast, my traveling companion and I made one more stop to have a look at this amazing iceberg. Living on the prairies, I don't see these every day! As I was composing the first image, I suddenly heard a very loud CRACK and I told my buddy "Get ready, it's coming down"! A few seconds later, the iceberg began to tilt to the left and proceeded to crumble during the span of less than three minute as I captured this sequence of images of an event that I was indeed privileged to witness. Only days earlier, I had been much too close to other large icebergs floating in the Atlantic Ocean. Because most of the mass of an iceberg is actually under the water and not visible, a tidal wave could easily cause you to overturn and drown should your boat be too close. Life is always full of unexpected events!Posted In:Natural Reflections
- Posted On:April 15, 2016Spring has been a lingering affair this year with a greater than usual repetition of melting and freezing events. A few weeks ago, I meandered into the Seine River Forest and made a few images of ice that formed on pools and puddles at the edge of the trees as well as images of the melting ice on the Seine River itself. The late afternoon sun created a lovely contrast between warm and cool colors. Click on the main image to see the other images in the gallery.Posted In:Natural Reflections
- Posted On:April 6, 2016The Spring / Summer (2016) issue of Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine (OPC) is now on Canada's newsstands. Through entertaining, interesting and informative articles and imagery, the Contributing Photographers of OPC Magazine share their love and passion for photography and the outdoors. In each issue, subscThe Spring / Summer (2016) issue of Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine (OPC) is now on Canada's newsstands. Through entertaining, interesting and informative articles and imagery, the Contributing Photographers of OPC Magazine share their love and passion for photography and the outdoors. In each issue, subscribers get a glimpse of what's involved for myself and each and everyone of my colleagues in pursuing our passions. Kudos to editor Roy Ramsay for his vision, hard work and perseverance in making this happen.
For almost 10 years now, I have been writing and illustrating about my travels and adventures across this great country we call Canada. Next year, on July 1, 2017, Canada will celebrate it's 150th Anniversary. This latest issue of OPC features my 37th article since the magazine launched back in 2007; how time flies! In my latest installment of 'Discovering Canada', I explore 'The Dempster Highway' which crosses through parts of the Yukon and the Northwest Territories. I know some of you will be heading up that way this summer so I hope you enjoy. Happy Travels!ribers get a glimpse of what's involved for myself and each and everyone of my colleagues in pursuing our passions. Kudos to editor Roy Ramsay for his vision, hard work and perseverance in making this happen.
For almost 10 years now, I have been writing and illustrating about my travels and adventures across this great country we call Canada. Next year, on July 1, 2017, Canada will celebrate it's 150th Anniversary. This latest issue of OPC features my 37th article since the magazine launched back in 2007; how time flies! In my latest installment of 'Discovering Canada', I explore 'The Dempster Highway' which crosses through parts of the Yukon and the Northwest Territories. I know some of you will be heading up that way this summer so I hope you enjoy and Happy Travels!Posted In:This And That
- Posted On:April 3, 2016Feeling Grateful!
There is much to feel grateful about as I celebrate 20 years as a full-time professional freelance photographer. In and of itself, 20 years in a career is not overly special but it becomes a little more significant when you consider that it follows an earlier 20-year career in the biological sciences. It was no 'April Fool's joke either as I launched the new career on April 1rst, 1996, essentially starting from scratch. Needing an outlet for creativity, this new adventure as an entrepreneur demanded much effort along the way but it also proved to be extremely exciting and rewarding. What began as an innocent hobby soon became a serious hobby, then a passion (if not an obsession at times) and eventually turned into a profession. After 40 years behind the camera, I now consider photography a lifestyle that will likely continue until I pass on into the next world!
This occasion offers a splendid if not timely opportunity for reflection. I feel that I have been blessed in so many ways. From a happy and nurturing childhood I then raised a wonderful family which is still growing! My relatively good health has allowed me to travel and explore the width and breath of this great country we call Canada. In the process I have engaged in many fascinating experiences, witnessed some amazing vistas as well as observed many personal, intimate views of the natural world which I seem to be drawn to.
I learned fairly early in the new career to focus on things that I liked and respected, to photograph what I loved and avoid the things I really did not enjoy. I learned to command a fair price for my services and not give away my work for a 'song and dance', for the promise of a credit line or, worst of all, for free. This is not to say that I didn't contribute to charitable organizations because I did but this was done prudently and for causes I truly believed in. To be successful, a profession must be sustainable.
While I am my 'own boss' and I have the freedom to work for whom I choose, I also realized that, in order for this profession to be rewarding, it was imperative to treat my clients with respect and dignity. Generally, I work with clients who respect me, who appreciate the work I do and who are willing to pay a fair price in exchange. I refused to work for many clients who did not meet the above criteria. In the process, I created what I believe to be a significant body of work about this great country which will soon celebrate its 150th anniversary. I feel privileged to have authored a number of books to date and to have my photography featured in countless venues in Canada, the U.S.A. and around the world. In the last few years, I have focused more of my energies into producing books and making fine prints. In my humble opinion, those venues offer me an opportunity to present my work in the best light as well as afford a longevity to the work. This 20th anniversary further coincides with the launch five years ago of 'The Canadian Gallery', my online venue for displaying my artwork. Indeed there is much to be grateful for.
I also learned a great deal from others while pursuing this passion of mine. We don't generally acknowledge the people that have made a difference in our lives until it is too late. I have been blessed learning from some exceptional teachers. I also feel grateful for the opportunity to have worked with many wonderful designers, publishers, printers and representatives who have allowed my creativity and vision to come forth. I am also grateful to have collaborated with some exceptional clients on fascinating and engaging assignments. I have met many interesting people along the way either at seminars, presentations, workshops or simply 'in passing'. I made new friends in the process and have had the chance to reconnect with many others. My colleagues, friends and family provided me with much support over the years, sometimes via a warm meal, welcomed accommodations, a tasty cup of coffee, sound advice or simply through their friendship. I would also be remiss not to acknowledge the influence of many of my colleagues across the country as well as my colleagues closer to home, in particular those from my photo critique group which has met almost once a month for more than 35 years. We do not live in a vacuum! And what about the other artists who inspired me early on and who significantly influenced the way I see and do things, like Freeman Patterson, Brett Weston, Robert Bateman, The Group of Seven and Emily Carr to name just a few. I am forever grateful to all of you.
While I feel that much has been accomplished, I also feel that I have so much more to contribute. It's as if I am just getting started. As the industry and profession of photography forge through challenging times, I look forward to continuing my explorations and creating imagery that I hope will inspire.
Thank you all and looking forward to the next 20 years!
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Deportivo B begins its pre-season today. The team is currently composed by 22 lads, though more changes are expected to occur. Manu Mosquera begins his first season as the coach of the team.
Fabril launch the pre-season stage at Abegondo with only a few new faces, among them Manu Mosquera, the new coach. Like last season the team is conditioned by the salary cap rule, so with the clubs officials more focused in the first team, the reinforcements at the B squad are scarce.
Until now the team has only made two signings: Left-back Jorge Fernández López (21) and centre-back Iago López García (22). At the same time five players that were part of the Juvenil A team are going to make the pre-season with Fabril: centre-back Quique Fornos, centre midfielder Ángel Fernández and Gabi Sanin, plus attackers Samu Rodríguez and Juan López.
The team is only composed by 22 players at this point, though some of the lads can still leave and some new arrivals may join later. For now only 20 players will be training with the team as keeper David Gómez is currently training with the first team and as striker Álex Pérez is coming out from a knee injury.
It calls the attention that winger Álvaro Lemos hasnt been picked for the trainings, it should a signal that his exit is about to be completed. Deportivo are negotiating a loan deal with Segunda B club SD Compostela. Meanwhile, Bicho already left the team in a two-year loan with Barcelona B. Teles was picked for the stage though he could also go out loaned.
Like last season the goal of the team is to fight to enter into the promotion zone, after all Fabril will be one of the two favourites together with Pontevedra CF. Celta B suffered the relegation from Segunda B during the last tournament, but wont be demoted as they paid for the spot of CD Ourense, the latter club will disappear due to financial reasons.
Its the same scenario of last season. Fabril was, together with Pontevedra CF, one of the two favourites and could only end ninth at the standings. It turned to be the worst campaign at Tercera for _Deportivo B since the season 1986/87 (11th with 37 points).
The 22 players that currently belong to Depor B:
Keepers: Felipe Ramos & David Gómez
Defenders; Iago López, Jorge Fernández, Stefan Deák, Jorge Callón, Toni Insua, Roberto Suárez Róber and Quqiue Fornos.
Midfielders: Marcos Remeseiro, Álvaro Queijeiro, Jesús Cañizares Cañi, Oumar Sidibé, Sergio Teles, Adrián Martinez, Gabi Sanin, Ángel Fernández and Miguel Cardoso
Attackers: Álex Pérez, Dani Iglesias, Juan López and Samu Rodriguez


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This really grinds my gears. As long as this kind of thinking persists, the world will forever define the "gay man" with it's skewed and stereotyped view. This is an enforcer of self hatred, and fuel for the community ignorant of what it really means to be a part of the LGBT community.
A recent article on Slate.com about a Reddit subgroup known as "Gaybros" inspired the above conversation on HuffPost Live.
Urban Dictionary defines a Gaybro as:
"A gay man who acts masculine and is interested in guy stuff like sports, video games, military issues, grilling, knives, gear, working out, gadgets, tech, etc…"
but also:


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The 99% is comprised of ninety nine 1%s
Excuse my being topical, but Occupy Wall Street (et. al.) has me struggling for a fingerhold. Most everyone in the variant circles I travel views the protest with kind eyes, and are sympathetic to the basic ethos of the crowd (believed to be a sincere desire for fiscal responsibility on the part of private sector, and by decree and law). Some specific demands are bubbling to the surface of the wave; the Robin Hood Tax being one example and welcome relief for those of us desperate for an opinion with which to grapple. But cynicism descends in a grey mist and I shudder at the inevitability of some journalist trotting out some tired but apposite idiom about herding cats. Yes, you and I can agree that laissez faire capitalism is dangerous, but can we agree on anything else?
I fear the struggle for a viewpoint, or the emergence of a leader, or the necessary pragmatism that amounts to distilling broad and sometimes disparate desires to a list of demands, will fracture the movement into the ineffectual bands they were before the protest began. Make no mistake, the typical OWSer does not exist. We have all stratums, and all kinds of leftists. We have the militant vegan sect mixing with those for whom animal rights only a minor issue. Humourless environmentalists are mixing with humourless feminists, liberal interventionists with relativists, secularists with religious appologists, and all with bents that place emphasis on certain issues. Hell, I am all for a heavily regulated economy, the bailout money returned, but I eat meat and think the Iraq war defensible. I don't think corporate America is any way meaningfully responsible for Sept 11th, even indirectly. Can I walk arm and arm with my brothers and sisters because we both support regulation? Perhaps, but perhaps only for the time being.
Lee Ranaldo from Sonic Youth put together a pretty swell gallery of photographs of the Occupy protests in NYC. Take this one:
The sign in the right rear reads "Private Ownership of Industry is Theft." In other words, that fella is advocating communism. Are the other protestors communists? Dude on the left is an FDR fan. That is golden age American responsible government, but anything but communism. Buddy in the centre just wants a job, and wants the world to know it. I suppose that is an attempt at conveying willingness to work lest conservative America view the protest as little more than the poor hoping for a handout – a welfare state. Could those three guys agree on the best way for the movement to make progress? Does the guy in the middle care? How can a communist and a nostalgic capitalist with an Obama hate on agree on the specifics of the Robin Hood Tax?
The 99% is a fantasy.
Robin Lindsay


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You'll find few insects and no reptiles or amphibians in the northern Arctic area of Canada. Awe-inspiring mammals such as polar bear, muskox and caribou can be found all year, while the only small mammal hardy enough to endure the temperatures is the collared lemming, which tends to take shelter under the snow. The snowy owl, arctic fox and ermine depend on these lemmings for food. Migrant birds arrive in the spring. Canada geese and snow geese build nests in wetlands near coasts and river valleys, while ducks nest by ponds on areas of grassy tundra. Shore birds that do not require much vegetation for their nests survive in this meager Arctic environment, such as the snow bunting and horned lark.
A lack of vegetation certainly characterizes the plant life here. Only particularly tough species can survive the permafrost and dryness of the climate, most notably the arctic poppy, which is well-suited to track the sun's path through the sky and to absorb its heat to quickly ripen its seeds. The wind is a particular problem for Arctic flora, which tends to grow close to the ground to avoid it, like the yellow oxytrope. The best places to find plants--and the wildlife they attract--are in coastal lowlands, valleys and areas next to rivers and streams. These areas support the growth of mosses and other low-lying vegetation necessary for area wildlife.
Dramatic rocky shores, lakes both large and as yet undiscovered, and the symbolic animals of the north woods of Canadian wilderness make up the Boreal Shield, where the boreal forest and the Canadian Shield (the bedrock that most of the country lies on) overlap. While some of the waters and forest areas have been disrupted by human activity, a great deal remains untouched. In the spring and summer, the water attracts fowl such as the wood duck, the Canada goose, the great horned owl and the white-throated sparrow to breed, eat and to stop off en route to migrate farther north. Mammals common to the Boreal Shield include the black bear, snowshoe hare, moose, lynx and wolf, while the wet areas attract beaver, mink and muskrat. Marine waters are home to killer whales, harp seals and the bowhead whale. These wetlands, bogs and marshes of the Boreal Shield create active ecosystems where the water lily and wild sarsaparilla grow, and a great deal of blueberries and cranberries that are exported worldwide. Trees growing throughout the Boreal Shield need to be able to adapt to the low temperatures, threat of forest fires and a quick growing season. White spruce, balsam fir and the most common tree of this area, the black spruce are ubiquitous. Yellow birch, white cedar, mountain maple and sugar maple trees grow in the southeastern areas of the Boreal Shield, where the climate is less extreme.
One of Canada's largest ecozones, this forest area goes across the northern subarctic area and includes lakes, wetlands and an intersection of different climates that create a cross-section of flora and fauna. Plants and animals from both the Boreal Shield and the Arctic regions make their homes here. The migration of birds, attracted to the water in the area, is phenomenal. The bald eagle, red-breasted merganser, Pacific loon and yellow warbler settle here. A million caribou travel through the Taiga Shield in the fall, and its trees attract the black bear and arctic fox. Sedge meadows, wetlands and forests characterize the Taiga Shield, and with elements of both tundra and boreal areas, more than 50 mammals make homes here. Beaver, snowshoe hares, mice, voles and weasels all live here as well.
Adaptable trees of the Boreal Shield, such as the black spruce and jack pine, make their home in the Taiga Shield, where they face similar growing challenges like forest fires and short growing seasons, while also withstanding the permafrost that's characteristic of the Arctic. Paper birch, creeping juniper and trembling aspen grow in the Taiga Shield as well, along with lichens and low-lying shrubs on the rocky areas. Gooseberry, wild rose, crowberry and cupidberry grow here, too.
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Tuesday, October 23, 2007
The weekend was a somber one - Laaga Chunari Mein Daag and Bhool Bhulaiyaa are no comic capers, so entertainment came from unexpected quarters - Shahrukh Khan's witticism at HT's leadership summit.
There was no dearth of quotable quotes, politically correct or otherwise, from SRK. Ruling out a move to politics, he said, "I'm too materialistic, too selfish, and too capitalistic. Besides, I'm too good looking."
He also enlisted for the media's support by playing patriotic "I use the media when I have a film coming up-like now. Om Shanti Om will be competing against a Sony Columbia - Tri-star film, so I have told the media that I don't have 30 or 40 crores to spend on the publicity like Sony and I have asked them, "Will you help me?"
The timing is significant-the two films Om Shanti Om and Saawariya are slated for Diwali release and SRK, always ahead of the pack, has learnt his lessons in media relations well. It could be that playing Kabir Khan in Chak De! India reiterated the advantage of playing the underdog or it could be that he learnt from the outrage that follows a skirmish with the media. Either ways, the actor / producer is not taking a chance.
Becoming accessible to friends and favorites in the media around the time of a film's release is de rigueur- even the most elusive, reluctant star, to borrow a phrase from Dickens, "is willing," Nothing new about that except the clever bit making appear as though requesting their support. And then pitching himself - a passionate actor / film maker - against the invaders. It works like a charm.
True to his word, Khan has gone to town using every available platform to wax eloquent about his six - pack, why and how he acquired them, the brand new heroine of his film Deepika Padukone and all else related to his forthcoming film. Reality show round have been done by both the OSO and Saawariya teams and there was recently even a fashion show devoted to the former.
Whether it is the war of words between Bhansali and Farah Khan and Deepaika Padukone's liaison with Ranbir Kapoor, all news related to these two films has been chronicled in great detail. So far, the media footage for both the films has almost been equal but as the release date draws close, the blitzkrieg is likely to get even more intense.
At present the scales certainly tilt in favor of OSO, what with SRK's witty rejoinders and director Farah Khan's humorous asides and behind-the-scenes anecdotes. And of course, the six-pack abs. Unfortunately, the how-Sanjay sir-tutored-and-trained-me lines don't appear to be working quite as well, Neither do Sonam's drastic weight- loss saga (though she could well turn out to be the scene-stealer) or that bit about Ranbir dropping the towel. Maybe they need to give their publicity campaign a new spin-the suggestion of a romance between the actors is ruled out since they have already declared themselves childhood friends. Perhaps a story about a fictitious rivalry or some such would help? Or they could take a cue from the keep-them-guessing couples John-Bipasha and Kareena-Shahid.
As till the time the films are released, my vote for the most entertaining publicity campaign could certainly go to OSO.


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Hiring the Best SEO & Web Design Company The internet platform has taken the world to another level. This is why most investors are using the internet to market what they are selling, and this is important.The internet has also been relevant when it comes to designing sites that are used in different companies. The tricky part comes when choosing the person to develop the best platform to take your business to the next level. The internet will give your site the rankings that it needs.Since you need someone to do this work for you; you should be careful not to choose anyone.The following are some points to consider before you decide to hire the experts. One of the points to put in the mind is the skills of the expert. Remember that you cannot handle this and it will make sense if the experts will offer great services. For the experts to be skilled, they should be in this industry for quite some time. It is your job to understand how many years they have taken to perfect their skills.With the experience, the experts will know what kind of optimization and web designs will fit your needs. The next thing is to know if the experts are known to meet your demands.Here, you should be quick to know the kind of ranking you should from your site.The experts to provide the services should come from reputable firms that give great services.When it comes to the web design services; the experts should find something that will reflect your company's image.A good expert should be prepared to research more about the company you run.Remember that kind of services they offer will determine if you are going to have much audience or not. It is thoughtful to understand how much you will spend.Just because you want to have the best web designs and high rankings does not mean you spend all your company's saving. You should be quick to work with someone that will fit your budget.
A 10-Point Plan for Experts (Without Being Overwhelmed)
When you choose the best consultant of the services, there are some benefits you are going to get. The ratings of the site will ensure the products or services you have are well known in the market. The rankings will ensure your customer understand promptly any new product you want to introduce in the market.It will boost your brand even to the international market. Web designers are also important to give the company the image it deserves. If they choose to offer excellent services, it is simple to see the best out of your investment. It is very nice if they take time and come up with sites that are not complicated. Remember that your audiences should not take much effort to know what you are marketing.From this, the business will improve in a great way.Smart Ideas: SEO Revisited


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No it's Iowa. - Field of Dreams
On Thursday about 250,000 people will take a major step in deciding the President of the United States. While in one sense, having a small state put the candidates through the ringer does force a candidate to actively campaign and allow the voting public to get to know them. If the first state were California for instance, it would be a very impersonal ad driven campaign. A small state like Iowa gives forces the candidate to practically go door to door.
Think about this for a minute. Since June 2nd, John Edwards has made 404 campaign appearances in Iowa, Obama has made 335 and HRC has made 285. That's over 1000 appearances between the three over the course of 7 months. In IOWA!!!!
Now think about the Demographics of Iowa. Think a guy like Rudy Giuliani ever stood a chance? Take a look at the two front runners for the Republicans in Iowa. Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee have played the Iowans like a fiddle. How else could these two phonies be leading? Mitt Romney has probably spent $20 mil in Iowa about $8 of which is his own money. What is he getting for his money? Probably less than 25,000 votes. And he could lose!!!!
Then there are the caucuses themselves. If you don't know how they work, this is a quick explanation. So now you have to think about what is the Demographic of someone that can spend up to 3 hours caucusing. I'm sure that a good amount of those 1000 appearances were done in retirement communities. Oh, and there is a National Championship Football game competing against this. How many young to middle aged men are going to miss the game to spend three hours caucusing?
The momentum coming out of Iowa is enough to make or break a candidate. If Mitt Romney or John Edwards fail to win, the campaigns are on life support. For Mitt, it would have an adverse effect on New Hampshire and the one two punch he was banking on would be over. John Edwards has gone all in for Iowa hoping that he could use it to springboard up to Obama and Clinton. Obama for that matter also needs the win to pierce the Clinton bubble of inevitability.
On January 3rd, it all comes down to Iowa.
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
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Halls Gap Floor Show
The entire A Van gathering descended on the Halls Gap Pub for dinner one night. It was worth it for the floor show.
We sat in the pub's main dining area looking through an entire wall of glass at a billabong, green paddocks, gum trees, towering rocks of the Grampians and a herd of grazing grey kangaroos. It was not quite dusk when the floor show began. A herd of black cattle emerged from the trees – enter stage left – slowly grazing but steadily advancing.
One or two kangaroos lifted their heads, stood up and one by one began to retreat round the billabong to our right. One braver than the others, stood its ground and lunged at the approaching cattle. There was a scuffle and the kangaroo hopped defiantly through the entire herd followed by two or three others. They stopped at the tail of the herd and went back to eating.
The cattle continued to graze, moving steadily round the billabong with the main body of the kangaroos moving backwards ahead of them, also still grazing. It was like a carefully choreographed performance, slow and deliberate. Round the billabong in a ritualistic sort of dance until the cattle reached the place where they had entered the scene. Here they headed for home – exit stage left – and the kangaroos went back to grazing where we had first seen them. It was as though it had never happened.
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*The Panache Report claims rumors are circulating that Gloria Allred might take on the YaVaughnie Wilkins case if she (Wilkins) decides to take her married former lover, Charles Phillips, to court.
If you haven't heard, a couple of weeks ago, Wilkins paid thousands for billboards in New York, San Francisco and Atlanta to put their affair "out there," so to speak.
The 3 story high adverts, which have now been removed, showed Wilkins and Phillips, a senior member of President Obama's Economic Recovery Advisory Board, in an obviously friendly pose.
Phillips, 50, is also co-president of software giant Oracle Corporation. The LA Times reports that he is one of highest paid executives in Silicon Valley who is not a chief executive, pulling down $800,000 in salary and taking home nearly $20 million in 2009. He owns more than $80 million in Oracle stock and sits on high-profile boards, including Oracle and Viacom Inc.
There was also a URL/link on the ad to a website that supposedly offered info about Phillips' eight-year affair with Wilkins, 41. Click here to see it, but there's nothing there; only a headline saying "This Web site is coming soon." It also says: "If you are the owner of this web site you have not uploaded (or incorrectly uploaded) your web site."
So far Wilkins isn't speaking, so no one knows her true motive for her actions, but it obviously forced Phillips' hand. The software executive has been forced into an embarrassing public statement in which he admitted their affair.
Phillips issued a brief three-sentence statement saying:
"I had an eight-and-a-half year serious relationship with YaVaughnie Wilkins. My divorce proceedings began in 2008. The relationship with Ms Wilkins has since ended and we both wish each other well."
According to reports, Phillips recently reconciled with his wife, Karen (see below). The couple were seen at an awards ceremony in New York and pictured together at a gala held by the American Museum of Natural History in the city in November. They have a ten-year-old son, Chas.
Read more HERE and see more photos of Wilkins and Phillips partying and on vacations, HERE.


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I'm sorry to give a low rating to the course that is not bad at all, but the lack of supervision from the moderator is a huge handicap.
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WWE News: Stephanie McMahon aiming for Ronda Rousey when she retires from UFC
In an interview with TMZ, Stephanie McMahon was asked about her thoughts on the women main eventing Hell In A Cell and what it meant for the future, and also about Ronda Rousey's statement that her upcoming fight is going to be one of her last.
Here is the clip of the interview, where she indicates that she wants to try and get the former UFC Bantamweight Champion in the ring:
Stephanie McMahon and Ronda Rousey are good friends outside the ring. They respect one another, and Stephanie firmly believes that "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey is someone for little girls to look up to.
However, in Wrestlemania 31 shortly after Triple H's match with Sting, Triple H and Stephanie decided to brag about his victory and rub it to the fans, which eventually led to The Rock coming out to the ring.
After all the verbal jabs back and forth, Stephanie slapped The Brahma Bull, provoking him and asking if he was going to hit a woman. The Rock said that he would never do that, but he had a good friend who would, and brought out Ronda Rousey from the first row, which made the Levis Stadium crowd erupt in cheers.
After a little more verbal back and forth, Stephanie attempted to slap the then-UFC Bantamweight Champion, until she was caught, after which she realised it was a bad idea. Rousey then put her in an armbar, and when The Rock started to attack Triple H, Rousey slammed The Game onto the floor.
Ronda Rousey returning to WWE has been a long-standing rumour since Wrestlemania 31, and many believe that the former UFC Bantamweight Champion will return to the squared circle for a match and pick up the on-screen feud with Stephanie at some point.
The Wrestlemania 31 segment even won the Slammy Award last year for the best "This is Awesome Moment":
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