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Ata Abbas
Gun Ikarashi
Tatsuya Ikenoue
Satoshi Ishida
Narutaka Ishibashi
Sumika Inoue
Yizhen Yin
Alex Vinogradov
Risa Ohta
Rika Okuma
Naoya Ozawa
Manuel Otero Ramirez
Rong Gao
Michi Kashida
Takayuki Katoh
Marina Kawai
Naoya Kawakami
Hiroyuki Kimura
Tomohiro Kuroda
Yuki Goto
Yoichiro Koda
Yamato Komatsu
Koki Shinbara
Hiroaki Suga
Kenya Tajima
Zhao Jinxuan
Christos Tsiamantas
Yuchen Zhang
Hongxue Chen
Naohiro Terasaka
Seiru Nakajima
Masanobu Nagano
Kakeru Narumi
Hirotaka Nishimura
Renier van Neer
Hayden Peacock
Hisaaki Hirose
Yichao Huang
Moeri Funatsuki
Kyohei Miyairi
Kiriko Muto
Masaya Muraoka
Ryo Yajima
Mitsuhiro Yamada
Wenyu Liu
Wei Lu
Risa Wakabayashi
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Toby Passioura
Project assistant professor
Um… Not so much time for hobbies at the moment, really. Learning Japanese perhaps?
Places You Like
I had a great time living in Buenos Aires for a little while, but then I'm quite enjoying living in Tokyo so far too.
Where for a big vacation
Well, I guess that my vacations from here are likely to be back to Australia, but I'd like to travel in Asia a bit. Maybe to Thailand for the food.
What are your strong points?
I'm extremely modest.
Music: what is some intense music for intense lab work?
I like many types of music, but when I listen to music in the lab it tends to be old Jamaican Ska and Reggae.
What are people in the lab doing?
Right now, most of the people in the lab are either training newcomers or being trained themselves.
What was surprising about the suga lab
I didn't really know what to expect, so I don't know that anything was too surprising. The people in the lab are more relaxed than I expected, but also seem to be very hard working. It's a nice combination.
Original motivation towards science?
I don't remember what my original motivation was – it just seemed sort of inevitable. My motivation now is just the enjoyment of building things that do something cool.
A few words for future lab mates
I don't know that I'm in much of position to offer them advice just yet. I've only just started here and I think that I'll be the one needing the advice.
Science is ……
A great way to gain an appreciation for how little you truly know.
Bsc (Hons), University of New South Wales
PhD, University of New South Wales
Professional career
Scientist, Johnson & Johnson Research
Senior Scientist and Project Leader, Johnson & Johnson Research
Senior Pharmacologist and Project Leader, Ceramisphere
Postdoctoral research fellow, The University of Tokyo
Contact Info
Room #2207, West wing, Chemistry Bildg.
Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo
E-mail… toby"at"chem.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp (change "at" to @)
"Selection-based discovery of druglike macrocyclic peptides"
Passioura, T.; Katoh, T.; Goto, Y.; Suga, H.
Annual Review of Biochemistry, 2014, 83, 727-752.
"Flexizyme-mediated genetic reprogramming as a tool for noncanonical peptide synthesis and drug discovery"
Passioura, T.; Suga, H.
Chemistry, 2013, 19, 6530-6536.
"Technologies for the synthesis of mRNA-encoding libraries and discovery of bioactive natural product-inspired non-traditional macrocyclic peptides"
Ito, K.; Passioura, T.; Suga, H.
Molecules, 2013, 18, 3502-3528.
"Flexizymes, their evolutionary history and diverse utilities"
Passioura, T.; Suga, H.
Topics in Current Chemistry, 2013.
"Primary leukocyte screens for innate immune agonists"
Goodchild, A.; Nopper, N.; Craddock, A.; Law, T.; King, A.; Fanning, G.; Rivory, L.; Passioura T.
Journal of Biomolecular Screening, 2009, 14, 723-730.
"Sequence determinants of innate immune activation by short interfering RNAs"
Goodchild, A.; Nopper, N.; King, A.; Doan, T.; Tanudji, M.; Arndt, GM.; Poidinger, M.; Rivory, LP.; Passioura, T.;
BMC Immunology, 2009, 10, 40.
"Interfering ribonucleic acids that suppress expression of multiple unrelated genes"
Passioura, T.; Gozar, MM.; Goodchild, A.; King, A.; Arndt, GM.; Poidinger, M.; Birkett, DJ.; Rivory, LP.
BMC Biotechnology, 2009, 9, 57.
"Dz13, a DNAzyme targeting c-jun, induces off-target cytotoxicity in endothelial cells with features of nonapoptotic programmed cell death"
Gozar, MM.; Goodchild, A.; Passioura, T.; King, A.; Lai, A.;, Witherington, C.; Rivory, L.
Oligonucleotides, 2008, 18, 257-268.
"N-ras oncogene-induced gene expression in human hematopoietic progenitor cells: upregulation of p16INK4a and p21CIP1/WAF1 correlates with myeloid differentiation"
Shen, S.; Passioura, T.; Symonds, G.; Dolnikov, A.
Experimental Hematology, 2007, 35, 908-919.
"Cytotoxic G-rich oligodeoxynucleotides: putative protein targets and required sequence motif"
Goodchild, A.; King, A.; Gozar, MM.; Passioura, T.; Tucker, C.; Rivory, L.
Nucleic Acids Research, 2007, 35, 4562-4572.
"The role of IRF1 and IRF2 transcription factors in leukaemogenesis"
Choo, A.; Palladinetti, P.; Passioura, T.; Shen, S.; Lock, R.; Symonds, G.; Dolnikov, A.
Current Gene Therapy, 2006, 6, 543-550.
"A retroviral library genetic screen identifies IRF-2 as an inhibitor of N-ras-induced growth suppression in leukemic cells"
Passioura, T.; Shen, S.; Symonds, G.; Dolnikov, A.
Oncogene, 2005, 24, 7327-7336.
"N-ras-induced growth suppression of myeloid cells is mediated by IRF-1"
Passioura, T.; Dolnikov, A.; Shen, S.; Symonds, G.
Cancer Research, 2005, 65, 797-804.
"Mutant N-ras preferentially drives human CD34+ hematopoietic progenitor cells into myeloid differentiation and proliferation both in vitro and in the NOD/SCID mouse"
Shen, SW.; Dolnikov, A.; Passioura, T.; Millington M.; Wotherspoon, S.; Rice, A.; MacKenzie, KL.; Symonds, G.
Experimental Hematology, 2004, 32, 852-860.
"Cancer gene suppression strategies: issues and potential"
Passioura, T.; Symonds, G.
Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 2004, 6, 89-101.
"A sensitive dual-fluorescence reporter system enables positive selection of ras suppressors by suppression of ras-induced apoptosis."
Dolnikov, A.; Shen, S.; Millington, M.; Passioura, T.; Pedler, M.; Rasko JEJ.; Symonds G.
Cancer Gene Therapy, 2003 10, 745-754.
"Bone marrow reconstitution as a relevant model of genetically programmed leukemia"
Dolnikov. A.; Shen, S.; Passioura, T.; Symonds, G.
Current Medicinal Chemistry. Cardiovascular and Hematological Agents, 2003 1, 83-97.


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The Call of Duty: Zombie
Adapted from the best-selling console hit and built specifically for tablets and smartphones, Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies delivers fan-favorite, heart-pounding maps: Kino Der Toten, Ascension, and Call of the Dead: Director's Cut, as well as "Dead-Ops Arcade," a 50-level zombie gauntlet that provides the ultimate undead challenge for fans of Call of Duty's signature zombie warfare.
Play solo or join a team of up to 4 players via Wi-Fi as you mow down hordes of zombies using a variety of weapons and perks only available in the Call of Duty zombie experience.
And don't just take our word for it; here is what critics think of the game:
- "Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies is a must-have for any Call of Duty fan and for everyday gamers alike." – Mashable.com
- "As far as the whole package is concerned, I adore the Dead Ops Arcade mode and feel it adds significant value to the $6.99 price tag" – Destructoid
- "Dead Ops…a perfect fit for the mobile platform." – G4 TV online
- Buy CoD points in the Main Menu to use when you run out of earned points in-game.
- CoD points can be spent on anything in the game such as reviving, opening doors, weapons, perks, and the mystery box but are only used when you do not have enough earned points.
- Revives can also be bought with CoD points if you die without the revive perk, although the three revive limit still applies.
Sure, earning Achievements and Point-Multipliers is nice, but to survive these Co-Op Maps, you'll need friends as much as you'll need firepower. Lucky for you, not only will the weapons and perks you love from Call of Duty lie at your fingertips, you can join with up to 4 players via Wi-Fi to play mulitiplayer.
As if that wasn't enough, Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies also includes "Dead-Ops Arcade" mode, an arcade-style top-down shooter perfectly suited for mobile combat vets. Unlocking the mode is easy—simply find the four missing coins in the game's menus.
- Infinite clip ammunition
- No reload for most guns
- Game starts with a lot of points
- Infinite double point once activated
- Infinite insta-kill once activated
- Infinite perk-a-colas once activated
- Infinite fire-sale once activated
- Infinite sprinting
- Can stay in water indefinitely
- Slower zombie attacks
- Boosted drop rate
- Weaker boss zombies
- Max COD Points
- Full DRM bypass*
- Full file check bypass
Install Note :
- Uninstall the Google Play Store version
- Download the all both file(s)
- Extract it them all files by using Rar for Android
- Install the Mod Apk
- Launch the Game Play it

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For "Amazing Thailand", look at Loei
your say July 02, 2014 00:00
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I have just made my first visit to Loei Province for Phi Ta Khon (the Ghost Festival), which I thoroughly enjoyed. But what really struck me was the breathtaking beauty of this province. More amazing still was the pristine cleanliness.
I drove some 300 kilometres through Loei and not once did I see the usual trash of plastic bags, polystyrene packages, bottles and cans littering the sides of the roads. Even the villages and towns I passed through were picture-postcard perfect.
This care for the environment is a credit to the Loei provincial administration and to all the people of Loei. But why can't the rest of Thailand follow this wonderful example?
In his address to the nation last Friday, General Prayuth said that Thailand should look for quality in tourism rather than quantity. If he is looking for quality tourists then Thailand must offer quality tourism, and tours of garbage dumps are not foreigners' idea of a holiday.
Some years ago Singapore's strongman Lee Kuan Yew cleaned up his country's landscape with draconian penalties for littering. Today fines for littering are equivalent to between Bt7,500 and Bt25,000 – and that is for first offenders!
General Prayuth, you have the power to implement similar measures. How about it?
David Brown


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Trees damaged by vandals
Whyalla City Council is seeking information regarding the identity of the person or people involved in a series of vandal attacks on trees on George and Jenkins Avenue.
It is thought that the trees have been targeted by wood turners, who have removed valuable burls from the trees. Burls are used to make furniture, veneer, inlays etc.
The cuts on the trees suggest a chainsaw was used.
Whyalla City Council CEO, Chris Cowley said it was very disappointing that someone has damaged what is a public asset.
"These trees belong to the residents of Whyalla. What's most disturbing is that the damage done to one of the trees was so significant that the tree was in danger of falling, which could have had serious implications had it fallen on someone or onto the road," said Mr Cowley.
Council staff had to remove the tree, which was 8 metres high.
At least three trees have been vandalised. The matter has been reported to police.
Anyone with information should contact Council on 8640 3444 or Whyalla police.


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Masal Bugduv
Masal Bugduv is a fictional Moldovan youth footballer who was the subject of a hoax. He was created by Irish journalist Declan Varley as a social experiment.
With a fabricated backstory describing a teenage prodigy on a web of blog postings, evidently created by different people, reports of the youth talent were ultimately published in a The Times article titled "Football's top 50 rising stars",[1][2] as well as in When Saturday Comes and Goal.com.[3][4] As a means to establish credibility to the identity, the creators of the hoax planted text into Wikipedia articles and forged Associated Press reports.[3][2] The erroneous information remained in Wikipedia from July 2008 to January 2009.
The entry in The Times read, "30. Masal Bugduv (FC Olimpia Bălţi): Moldova's finest, the 16-year-old attacker has been strongly linked with a move to Arsenal, work permit permitting. And he's been linked with plenty of other top clubs as well."[3]
The Times later removed Masal from their list and published a clarification.[5] Goal.com printed an apology for the mention of "phantom prodigy Masal Bugduv", stating the information had come from "a fake Associated Press report."[6]
Masal Bugduv sounds very similar to the Irish pronunciation of M'asal Beag Dubh (My Little Black Donkey), a story by the Irish-language writer Pádraic Ó Conaire about a dishonest salesman who seeks an exaggerated price for a lazy donkey.[7] John Burns of The Sunday Times suggested that the Ó Conaire story was indeed the inspiration for the entire hoax, and that the prank, which also included a fake Moldovan newspaper titled Diario Mo Thon (Diary My Ass), was in effect a satire on the football transfer market.[8]
Brian Phillips, a blogger of Runofplay.com, described in an article for Slate the anatomy of the hoax,[2] featuring a testimony email of "the alleged hoaxer's lengthy explanation of the Bugduv-creation process".[9]
In 2017, Irish journalist Declan Varley revealed that he created Bugduv as a social experiment, frustrated by having to sieve through countless speculations about football transfers.[10]
See also[edit]
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- ^ Dart, Tom, The Times (January 12, 2009). Football's top 50 rising stars
- ^ a b c Phillips, Brian, Slate (January 23, 2009). Fictional Moldovan Soccer Phenom Tells All
- ^ a b c Burnton, Simon, The Guardian (January 15, 2009). "Masal Bugduv – the 16-year-old Moldovan prodigy who doesn't exist".
- ^ SoccerLens.com (January 15, 2009). The curious case of Masal Bugduv
- ^ typepad.com (January 2009) The times online clarification Archived 2009-01-22 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Goal.com (September 4, 2008). WCQ Preview: Europe - Group 2
- ^ Runofplay.com (January 15, 2009). The literary origin of the Masal Bugduv hoax
- ^ Burns, John, The Times (January 18, 2009). "Discovering an extra ass on the pitch is just a pain in the net".
- ^ Slate: sidebar (January 23, 2009), Alleged hoaxer's explanation of the Bugduv-creation process
- ^ Smith, Rory (2017-07-16). "Football transfer speculation – the original fake news". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2018-03-29.


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Friday, August 22, 2008
The Power of Words
Apparently, "severe burns can usually result in blistering and painful dermatitis. Blisters can develop into purplish or blackened scars, sometimes up to 48 hours after exposure. In some cases...eye contact can lead to temporary or possibly permanent blindness." Gulp...
We are cautioned to wear protective gear when gardening. It's an invasive weed, taking no prisoners, and will take over your garden if you're not vigilant. Uproot it at the first sign of its presence.
I dropped the paper and spent the next couple of hours in an extensive reconnaissance tour of our garden. Who knows, this giant hogweed could be lurking in the shadows, supposedly minding its own business. But, a la Day of the Triffids, it could be plotting a hostile takeover of our lovely garden. Visions of mutant hogweeds systematically cutting a swath through our community danced in my head.
Weeds are stealthy, sometimes taking on the look of the surrounding flora. I know better, though. They may masquerade as another member of the flower family, but they are poisonous plants, slowly choking the life out of a thriving garden. Just as a gardener will create diversity in a garden, in order to encourage a flourishing plant community, so she will uproot noxious uninvited guests.
Maybe I just need to understand where the weeds are coming from. After all, it's possible they don't mean any harm. In fact, it's possible my sense of humour needs a drastic retuning - a complete overhaul, perhaps? - and if I can see the funny side of their presence in my garden, we'll all get along much better. The weeds will take pity on its flowering neighbours, and therefore decide to play fair.
No, on second thought, even if they're unaware of the damage they're inflicting on the community, we know better. It's best to uproot them, and in their place plant something that will only have a positive effect on the environment.
Like the damage to a child's self-esteem when he hears the r-word repeatedly used against him. I read in a blog that "research featured in Harvard Mental Health Letter and published in The American Journal of Psychiatry looked at the damage that hostile words, and or yelling, can have on a child. They found "words are weapons that can cause lasting wounds..."
So it behooves us to protect our children from the negative, hostile elements in their lives, and plant them in a positive, loving, and supportive environment.
"Words have great power to heal or hurt." The Special Olympics reminds us "our choice of language frames how we think about others. It is time to respect and value people with intellectual disabilities. It is time to accept and welcome them as our friends and neighbours. Change the conversation...Stop using the r-word."
Instead, plant a different word in the community: Respect.
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Brilliantly written! Congratulations to you for "getting it". Wish more people did. I guess that is why you are out there Maureen Lee. Truly a wonderful blog which should be passed on to others.
- August 22, 2008 at 1:43 PM
Forgot to mention one more thing --you are right about planting the right word in a community. Checked out your organization IDEAL-WAY.ca and was pleased to learn that the acronyn "IDEAL" stands for included, deserving, equal, appreciated and loved. Wow "IDEAL" is a great word that should be planted in communities across the world.
- August 22, 2008 at 1:51 PM
In too many respects, by word and by deed, our entire culture seems to me to be increasingly heedless of, and less respectful towards, others in general and not just mentally challenged others. One example of widespread disrespect, and entitlement, has become so prevalent that English language dictionaries now have a phrase for it: Road Rage.
Thanks, Maureen Lee, for doing good works via the ideal-way blog. By example, you teach that each of us should be planting seeds of tolerance and respect through our individual words and deeds. Your example reminds me of an unknown author that wrote "I wondered why somebody didn't do something. Then I realized, I am somebody."
Let's all get off the fence and realize that each one of 'us' is the "somebody" that can do something. One person at a time, we will make a difference.
The next generation, intellectually challenged and otherwise, deserves no less from us - a chance to grow up in a more well mannered and respectful society all around.
- August 22, 2008 at 4:36 PM
david, you are right on about this blog being "Brilliantly written!" I would add to that, "always!"
maureen lee, it seems to me that people are, generally, aware that "words are weapons that can cause lasting wounds..." but they are insufficiently educated to apply that awareness to those who are mentally challenged.
as Gordo wrote,"One person at a time, we will make a difference."
and, I "get it" that this blog, and ideal-way.ca, are working to correct general society's misplaced superiority complex.
more power to you. God bless.
- August 25, 2008 at 12:35 PM
- Maureen Lee said...
Thank you, all, for your comments. You're right: one person at a time will make a world of difference in the lives of those who have been made to feel inferior to the rest of mainstream society.
Thank you, too, for your continued support!
- August 26, 2008 at 2:26 PM
Persons with intellectual disability are more easily led than 'others'. So, in this day and age, using the "r-word" surely reveals the user as cruel, and inappropriately arrogant... a weed.
I was raised that, generally, ALL children will rise, or sink, to their parents' and their community's level of expectation for them.
My life experience as a very involved father of four has only strongly reinforced my belief that this is an universal truism.
Thank God there are blogs like this one, and organizations like ideal-way.ca, working so hard, and so well, and making a positive difference in the world. Kudos.
- August 27, 2008 at 11:55 AM


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Beautiful day here in North Devon so Ali decided a trip to the beach was in order. On the way back we stopped and took a couple of photos from the peak of North Devon looking down towards the Bristol Channel and Wales beyond.
Saturday, 6 October 2012
Valley or Peak.
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Glorious view.ReplyDelete
sounds like a lovely day and a great photo.ReplyDelete
What a beautiful place! Between you and Janice, that really looks fantastic ! xxxReplyDelete
Lovely day here but didn't take the advantage of going out, glad you had a more relaxing day Jenni after your work week xxxxReplyDelete
Great to see the area you live in too! Peter will be at Chew Magna staying with friends next weekend whilst I am on a scrapping retreat in Wiltshire, love Somerset and Devon S of Bristol
Excellent! Really beautiful place!ReplyDelete
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As a country we are trained to want the most for our money, and rightfully so. With some companies inflating their prices for extra profit it is wise to be a bargain shopper. Today people skip the travel agent and head right to Expedia.com, consummers check Craigslist religiously, and department stores have made their products available on the internet all to offer the best deal. So if we are trying to cut out the middle man in every day purchases why not save tons of money on something that will last for years to come?
You may be skeptical to order cabinets online because it is such a giant purchase; kitchen renovations can run anywhere from $1,000-$30,000. But these prices can almost double when being purchased in typical showrooms or home centers. The internet cabinet distributors goal is to offer the consumer a more convenient, more affordable alternative to paying an arm and a leg for something essential to home life, and they do just that! The cabinets available online are almost identical, if not better, in quality to those being sold by traditional vendors, and if you do not want to take the site's word for it simply order a sample and see for yourself.
There are all wood construction cabinets available online for prices so low it may be hard to believe. Plywood construction is something customers of the past had to pay an upcharge for; now, this feature is standard. You are cutting your costs while increasing the quality of what you are purchasing. There is also a much shorter lead time, so you no longer have to feel antsy awaiting the delivery of your kitchen. You simply click the "Process Order" button and in about a week's time you'll be installing your dream kitchen.
With money being put back into your bank account and time being shaved off your renovation it is almost impossible to come up with a reason to go the traditional route when planning your remodel. The internet offers remarkable cabinetry at great prices, and that is something we are all looking for!


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When Women Fight On The Front Lines
Women in the military are supposed to be working in support positions only, but the reality is that some of them are actually fighting in combat. The PBS documentary Lioness, airing Thursday, explores the lives of women on the front lines. Madeleine Brand talks to co-director Meg McLagan and one of the women featured in the film, Army Sgt. Ranie Ruthig.


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Setting the standards in a good paint job is not necessarily the painting itself but the prep work that went into that project.
Before you start any paint project you must properly prepare the surface area that you will be painting. Our certified and trained professionals range from Level 1 to Level 5 painters and will always properly prepare every project.
Here are just a few samples of how you can prepare your next project.
Cleaning the surface area. This includes taking a sponge and wiping it down and removing any dirt, dust, scuff marks, and oils. Without pointing out the obvious, this would also include removing the content from the walls such as picture frames. light switch plates.
We need a smooth surface. This includes possible patch works so removing the picture frames there must be a nail holding the picture, right. Let's patch that hole because painting over it won't fix it. For larger holes let's make sure we use a drywall repair kit, or connecting with a contractor if you are not comfortable doing it yourself.
Let's cover everything we don't want painted. Let's get some rolls of plastic or a large tarp or an old bed sheet and let's cover the floor. The last thing we want to do is tear out the carpet because we got paint on it. Which leads to the importance of checking your feet before walking out of the painting area.
To tape or not to tape, that is the question. The most experienced painters with the steadiest of hands still use tape. On the other side of the coin many certified journeyman painters refuse to use tape because they know how to use the brush and have perfected a straight crisp line without tape. When it comes to the spray gun, taping and covering is an absolute necessity.
Here at Carlson Commercial we proudly employ Certified Journeyman painters and registered Apprentice painters. They are fully trained and qualified in all methods of painting and decorating, and are expert brush, roller, airless spray and conventional spray applicator. We have a strong commitment to ongoing education in painting techniques as well as environmental and workplace safety issues.
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Boston-based artist Clint Baclawski shares the motivations behind his rewarding artistic career, and how his art helps pay the bills.
As told to Brandi Diaz, Julianne Jensen, and Sarah Pascarella
I grew up in central Pennsylvania, went to RIT for my undergraduate photography degree, and did post-baccalaureate work at Bucknell University. I then came to Boston for grad school at Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
It was a big shift for me to move from more of a traditional photographic approach to more of a fine art realm. I'd been experimenting with reinventing the idea of how one looks at photography throughout graduate school and that just continued afterwards.
I was really fortunate to get a full-time job at Mass Art, where I'm still full-time employed. I feel like it's just been a continuation of graduate school over the past years: I utilize the facilities, I'm still able to check out equipment, I get access to the woodshop. The best part is I get to meet creatives doing like-minded work all the time.
I went to graduate school primarily to teach, or so I thought. When I got out, I fell into the job I have now and I really thought I'd only be in it for six months, maybe, and I found out I loved it. I loved the routine of going to work every day, coming home, and finding the time to make work.
It was through that process of carving out time to make my art that I realized that I could stay at this job and be totally fulfilled—I wouldn't be a starving artist. I could still feed myself, my creative habits, afford to buy clothes, and just be able to live my life and still make my work.
Somewhere between undergraduate and post-baccalaureate, I really lost interest in freelance work. When I was freelancing to pay my bills, I was paid once in a couple of pairs of very expensive sunglasses, and that just really made me lose a lot of interest. I know that's not the case for many people shooting freelance, but it just pissed me off. I was featured in some magazines, and waiting around for a paycheck and waiting months sometimes to see my work actually come to a printed page was really frustrating. There was little reward in that for me, and I realized I didn't want to do these little one-off freelance gigs.
This may sound odd to some, but my routine is I'm a dad. I have a full-time job that starts at 8 a.m., so I'm up early and I commute in with my wife, and we have a lot of good dialogue on the way in and on the way home. I don't watch tv, and I'm not really consumed by pop culture. I focus a lot of my time, even if I'm not making work, on thinking about projects: How am I going to connect with so-and-so, where am I going to get my next idea from. Driving in to work, I'm thinking about art, I'm planning where things are going to go on the wall for my next show. Then I try at least every night to get at least an hour's worth of work in. That may be just on my computer Photoshopping a picture or researching materials that I'm going to use on my next installation, or messing around on SketchUp.
My wife and I have a shared Google calendar, so I'm able to look ahead and see where I can cut away for a day. Lately that's been on Saturdays, so I really maximize our weekends, and I'll plan ahead to do a personal day where it's just all about making art. Those days are really when I'm hyperfocused on doing what I need to do and I have little wiggle room for other things that come up throughout the day, so normally I'll throw my phone on airplane mode and just go to town.
I have my own studio. I really utilized the ability to have access to [Mass Art], but in addition to that I've carved out a way to have a working studio out of my house. After my son goes to bed, I have a window of usually two hours or so that I can dedicate to working.
I've also identified three artists whom I admire and respect and [we have weekly calls]. All three are friends of mine and I started this out as an experiment. I composed an email saying this is what I'm after: I'm after gallery representation, exhibiting my work outside of Boston. I laid out a list of goals: This is what I want to get, and I'm wondering if you're willing to help me get there, in some way. I would be honest, candid, transparent about where I'm procrastinating, and where I could use assistance, what grants I should be applying for, shows I should be pursuing or passing on.
I also treat my work as a business: I've been doing a good job at keeping things even up to this point, but [for my upcoming show], I know I'm going to be charging a lot on a credit card, I'm hoping that I'll get a sale or two to pay that off, and I'll then immediately put forward any income that I make from the show right back into my work. I keep my art account and my home account separate, and from every paycheck I put a certain amount right into that art account. With my next major sale I get, I'm hoping to set up an LLC; I'm hoping to do a patent.
My advice to other artists? Find a way to stay creative, at least for x amount of time every single day. Even if it's just 15 minutes, you'll be able to stay where that part of your brain is constantly being focused on making your work and making it happen, and then slowly you'll figure out a way to make that 15 minutes into a half hour, then 45 minutes, then an hour, maybe more. Maybe it becomes your full-time focus.
See Clint's work online at Clintb.com.
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Last week, the Lord in His wisdom and abiding love, called home to Himself, Mrs. Maria Veenman, Ian's Oma. It was just back in September that Oma celebrated her 90th birthday, shortly after we arrived back from PNG, and we were really thankful to be here for that milestone. But we were also struck with the realization that Oma's battle with Alzheimer's had been a long and a hard one, and it was our prayer (and we shared this in one of our posts) that the Lord would take her home soon. He did. And it is this reality that is so comforting, but at the same time so mind-boggling for us who still tarry here on this side of the great divide.
As a granddaughter-in-law, who didn't know Oma very well, I felt privileged to discover more about who she was as she was remembered and honoured at her funeral:
Oma was a faithful daughter of her Lord; a loving and dedicated mother; a woman who practiced hospitality; a true friend; someone who faced many hardships in this life, but rarely complained; who bravely traveled solo for many years after the death of her husband in 1971.
What a testimony of God's love and faithfulness she was!
It was an honour for Ian to lead the funeral service, although he was a little nervous as this was his first Canadian funeral and then before a familial audience. But the family was gracious…and the Lord gave us great comfort from His Word, especially the words of Psalm 33:18. "But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His unfailing love…" .
Oma kept her eyes on her Lord and now she is experiencing that unfailing love in the most perfect way. Praise be to God.


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Father of the Bride
by Brenda Gayle
Review rating- 3
Review by DMP
Let me start off by saying, I love second chance romance stories! But this one missed the mark for me. Keep in mind this is only my opinion, but I just couldn't find the true unmistakable romance connection here.
Let's begin with the groom's mom and the bride's step-father having a past. And not just any past… but no spoilers here, sorry.
This is a short read and if you're looking for a quick romance, to fulfill your second chance at possible love, then this is a good story to sink into.
While I loved Gayle's writing style, her story missed a few crucial points. I had a hard time believing that Penny and David could pick up and have a passionate relationship. Some key componments were missing to make this a believable love story. The characters' emotions were there on the surface, but Gayle didn't really dig into the them. One emotion that was prominent was David's almost arrogant ways and attitude.
I would have loved to see have seen more emotion and explanations in this story. The heart to heart that Penny had with Chloe, her soon to be daughter in law, the day before the wedding started to evolve the emotional strain the story was missing.
I would love to read another of Gayle's books for a feel for more of her writing style and plot building. This book is not a miss completely, but it would not be the first I would recommend.


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12 months old
September 14, 2012
Dear Milo,
My baby boy is no longer a baby! I feel like I just blinked and then all of a sudden you were a toddler. Today, you are 12 months old already – 1 year old! Time really does fly by. It has been really interesting and so amazing to see how you have developed from being just a blob that had no neck control to the active toddler that you are now.
This past month, we went to the beach with Tita Lou and Tito Raylan. We also took you to Manila Ocean Park and the Avalon Ark Zoo while they were here visiting. You also had your first trek going up Taal Volcano – if you can count that as 'trekking' since we carried you the entire time.
You also had your first plane ride going to Hong Kong. I was worried about how you would handle being confined in a small space and whether your ears would hurt from the pressure but you did very well. You slept most of the way going to Hong Kong and cried only a little bit on the way back.
While we were in Hong Kong, we visited the nearby islands, walked around the city, and we went to Disneyland! People were saying that you might be too young to enjoy Disneyland but I think you really had fun. You are so much more aware of your surroundings now. You were pointing everywhere, smiling, laughing, giggling, and playing around. It was really priceless to see how your eyes lit up and to see how happy you were. It was really helpful to use your baby carriers and 'wear' you around Hong Kong.
Development-wise, you are definitely a walker now. Sometimes, it's more like running. You also love to climb up on everything. You are so active and so curious about everything that we've had a good share of bumps and falls. Most of the time you don't even want us to carry you around anymore. You squirm until we set you free to roam around. Now you also clap and you point a lot – 'Boy-turo'. Your favorite foods change a lot but sometimes you just gobble up bananas, yogurt, cherries, and crackers.
Oh, and we couldn't resist cutting your long hair anymore. Your Daddy cut it a couple of weeks before your birthday because it just seemed so hot. It was a bit hard to cut it while you were awake and so curious so you ended up with jagged bangs and still a few strands of long hair.
Happy birthday my toddler! We made it through our first year! 🙂
eleven months old
August 14, 2012
Dear Milo,
You can now walk! For real! Every time I see you take steps on your own, I am in awe. A few months ago, you were just a blob that couldn't even control your own neck! Now you are really, truly, a small person. You're eleven months old now and soon graduating from being a 'baby' to being a 'little boy'.
Your Daddy says you don't look like a baby anymore because you have so many teeth now. As of today, you have 2 in the bottom and almost 4 on top. We still haven't given you a hair cut and I'm not sure when we will. There are days when we want to shave it all off but there are days when I just want to keep it as it is for a little while longer. It's often in your eyes now though so I think we will have to cut it up sooner rather than later.
You sleep through the night much better now. Sometimes you still wake up once in the middle of the night but more often, you don't wake up until it's morning already. Unfortunately, you are turning out to be an early morning person waking up somewhere between 5AM and 6AM – EVERY DAY. I really wonder when the day would come that we would have to wake you up because you're sleeping in so late.
You still love to eat noodles/pasta. You eat it like you'll never see it ever again and it's your last chance to eat it. You love fruits of all sorts – grapes, bananas, mango, watermelon. You seem more hungry for solids lately. Actually when you're crying and I don't know what to do to console you, I usually offer you some crackers or cheerios and you settle down almost right away! I'm apologizing in advance if this is going to create some problems for you when you're an adult and the only thing that can console you when you're upset is food. Haha.
I'm not sure what your favorite toys are because it seems like you play with everything. You're very curious especially if you see something new. If I had to answer what your favorite hobby is, I would say it's opening cabinets. You just don't get tired of doing that for some reason. Lately, you like playing with balls, things with wheels (cart, stroller, trains, cars), Tigger, Poe, you love destroying towers of blocks, and you like looking through your books.
You really know what you want now. You already reach, point, and pull to get whatever it is you want. Unfortunately, if there's something you want and we don't give it to you, you already throw mini temper tantrums. I'm already very afraid of the terrible twos. Fortunately, right now, you're still easily distracted so you easily forget what you were so upset about.
Oh, we're not planning on a big party for your 1st birthday. Heck, we're not even planning for any sort of party at this point. Instead, we're going on a trip! You'll get to ride an airplane for the very first time.
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Ten months old
July 14, 2012
Dear Milo,
You can now walk! Well, sort of… You are fearless and can confidently walk while pushing your cart/walker and you take a few steps on your own! Most of the time, I'm more scared to let go than you are. There were also a couple of times that you were able to standup without having to lean on anything.
Our days are spent with you moving around all over the house exploring every nook and cranny. You go up and down the stairs, you reach for all the wires and plugs and everything you're not supposed to play with. There is no such thing as 'sitting still' in your vocabulary. You do sit for longer periods in your car seat now and that makes car rides so much better for all of us.
This past month was also when you started to really eat food. Before, you enjoyed food but you would just taste or play it. You do eat practically everything we offer you but you seem to love watermelon, noodles, yogurt, and grapes the most.
You are babbling more and more now as if you really have a lot to say. When we say 'NO' and you're unhappy about it, you answer back and complain! We may not understand the words you're trying to say but the tone of what your saying is loud and clear. When you are happy though, you have learned to make the cutest face. You smile, scrunch up your nose, and your eyes squint until they're practically closed. You've made so many department stores sales ladies 'aww' by flirting with them when you make this pa-cute face.
You still have a major case of stranger anxiety. For some reason, you don't like anyone else holding you. You will play with people and smile at them but you will cry your eyes out when someone else tries to carry you. I do hope we get over this phase soon because although everyone says you look skinny, you are actually getting heavy!
Oh, and this morning I saw one of your top teeth coming out!
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nine months old
June 14, 2012
Dear Milo,
Your two bottom teeth finally came out! You're still drooling like crazy though which, everyone says is a sure sign of teething so we're still anxiously waiting for some more to come out. It's really cute to see your smile with those two little bottom teeth sticking out. Now, we have to teach you how to brush your teeth!
Your motor skills have improved a lot this past month. You now know now how to climb up stairs, your pincer grasp is almost there, you're using your crib to do pull-ups, and everyday it seems like your body is learning something new. I will also remember this past month because you're also now willingly drinking milk from a bottle! After 8 months of resistance, you're now drinking from a bottle even if I hold it! I seriously have tears of joy every time I think about it because I'm so proud.
Some of your favorite foods lately include, raisin bread, watermelon, grapes, noodles, & kang kong. You like to taste a lot of different things but I'm not sure exactly how much is actually going in your tummy because you haven't gained a lot of weight in the past couple of months. We have to work on this.
I'm not sure if you have a favorite toy but you like things that have sounds (toys with music), things that move (anything with wheels seem to fascinate you right now), things you can put in your mouth (anything you can get your hands on), and things that are dangerous (power cords, power outlets, electric fans). I think you're now also learning the word 'NO' because we use it so often now to try and teach you not to touch the things you're not supposed to.
Lastly, your 8th month was another mark of your growing independence. We moved you into your own room. I think that first night you slept in your room by yourself was harder for me than it was for you. So far, you seem to sleep better at night though so it's all for the best.
Only a couple of months to go and you will be 1. What should we do to celebrate?
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eight months old
May 14, 2012
Dear Milo,
Time really does fly by so fast. Today, you are already 8 months old and in only a few months, you'll be 1 year old already. Your picture looks a little different today because we moved into a new house this past weekend. It's also a little blurry because you don't want to sit still. Plus, we've learned that it's a real bad idea to hold these monthly photo shoots on a ROCKING chair. Too late to change it now though.
You started off this month with your first sickness. You had to take antibiotics to get the bacteria out of your system. Man, it was a real struggle to get you to drink your medicine. Who knew that a sick 7 month old baby can be so strong that it would take 2 adults to hold you down?
After you got better though, you regained your strength with a vengeance! You now know how to stand up on your own – provided you can lean and push up against something. You crawl so fast, I have to chase after you. Because you're so mobile now, this past month can also be known as the 'bruises and bumps' month.
Your hair is getting a bit too long now and since the weather is so hot, your head sweats all the time. I like to clip it up but then people think you're a baby girl. So maybe it's time for a haircut?
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seven months old
April 17, 2012
Dear Milo,
You turned 7 months old last Saturday so I'm a little bit delayed with this blog post because you have not been feeling well for a few days now. We did take your monthly photo last Saturday and since you were feeling unwell, it was hard to get you to smile for the camera.
Before you got sick, this past month was a momentous one for us. You reached a lot of physical milestones. You love to stand and take steps while your Daddy assists you. Every chance you get, you try to pull yourself up into standing position. Your legs are still wobbly when you do this so it scares me to death. It got to a point where you wanted to constantly exercise your muscles and move all the time. Diaper changes were becoming a regular wrestling match between us.
This past month, we also celebrated Holy Week. We took your for your first Visita Iglesia around Laguna, you experienced your first procession in Makati, and we went swimming in a pool for the first time! I thought you would be scared in the pool but you really had fun splashing around and sometimes, even tasting the pool water. I can't wait to take you swimming again. Maybe we can enroll in swimming lessons or go to the beach sometime soon.
Unfortunately, since you got sick, you have lost your appetite and your energy. We're doing everything we can now to take care of you so you can get back in good health. I hope you get better real soon. I miss my wrestling my malikot baby.
P.S. The bamboo tree is not dying. Daddy just cut the leaves off since it's Summer now and the unbearable heat makes it hard for the tree to survive with so many leaves. Something like that.
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six months old
March 14, 2012
Dear Milo,
This past month, we let you have your first tastes of real food. You started with carrots but so far, have tried broccoli, zucchini, kamote, squash, pan de sal, banana, avocado, papaya, and baby corn. It's really fun to watch you learn about the different textures and tastes. During your first meal, you wore a shirt and a bib. By the next meal, you were down to just a bib. By the third meal, we've learned our lesson and now, you eat naked – except for your cloth diaper of course. Your favorites (those that you've eaten the most of) were the pan de sal with squash palaman, baby corn, and zucchini.
Lately, it seems you've also discovered that you can control different parts of your body. You squirm when you're being carried to try to reach for an object you're lusting after. You hold out your arms if you want to get picked up. You are now also crawling a bit on the floor. I get so surprised when I leave you in one position and when I come back you're in a totally different position.
We have upgraded your bath situation. You no longer use the newborn sling your bath tub came with and you now take baths in the bathroom! Woo hoo! We need to get you sleeping on the lower part of your crib though. You're getting too mobile and too heavy for that top part. We have to figure out how to put you down there without waking you up and without breaking our backs.
Unfortunately for all of us, you still don't sleep through the night. One time, you surprised me with a 7-hour stretch. Key words = 'one time'. Usually, you still wake up every 3-4 hours. Sleeping is so nice, you should really try to enjoy it.
Your favorite songs I think are Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Ba Ba Black Sheep, and the ABC song – or maybe I think they're your favorite because these are the only ones I can sing to you? Note to self, we should learn more songs.
We're now starting the Summer season so I hope we will get to go swimming soon!


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Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Is This the Party to Whom I am Speaking?
I learned a new phrase in class this week: "ce n'est pas logique." (It doesn't make sense.) Had I only known! It should be the tag line for Orange, otherwise known as France Telecom.
Let me back up a bit. Perhaps a week after we moved into our permanent apartment just after Labor Day, we arranged with Orange to subscribe to their triple play package: Internet service, cable TV, and phone service at one reasonable monthly price (particularly reasonable because the phone service includes unlimited calls to most of western Europe, the U.S., and Canada). Little did we know that the fun was just starting.
We got a nice welcome letter from Orange telling us to plug a phone into the wall and test it everyday until it worked. Three weeks went by; everyday I picked up the phone and dialed. All we could get was a little lady telling us (by recording) that we didn't have permission to use the line.
So then, it turns out that there's really no point in plugging the phone into the wall, it's actually supposed to be plugged into the router (which gets plugged into the wall). We set up the router but again had to wait. Finally on the magic day, the Internet service kicked in and the phone worked fine.
Well, the only hitch is that the phone only rings for 20 seconds before it flips over to a recorded message. I tried to change the length of the interval but 20 seconds is the longest option. The logical thing to do would be to turn off the automated message and just use an answering machine. But you actually have to call Orange to do this (and pay 34 centimes a minute for the privilege) plus, I'm told, you risk interrupting your Internet service for an indeterminate amount of time by doing so. Ce n'est pas logique! So if you happen to call, one of us will generally fly across the apartment (and it's a big apartment) to try to catch the call within the 20 second window. Oh yeah, and the only other problem I have is that my cell phone changes its ringtone everytime I charge it. But then I guess I should blame Motorola rather than Orange for that one.
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Do you all have days where we just can't give anymore? Days where you find yourself snapping and yelling and generally losing your mother-flipping mind? Because I do. Today in particular was one for the books. It wasn't a particularly bad day to begin with but somehow my will to parent calmly slipped away at an alarming pace as the day wore on.
To begin with, my youngest, Josie, has started her phase of very, very loud talking followed by repeating everything she says many times until she achieves her goal. (Usually she's attempting to con me into letting her watch a tv show or consume a sugar-laden treat.)This morning she woke up yelling everything she said just for fun, no treats in mind. It was horrifying to wake up to that kind of energy. I should have know that things were going to get ugly.
Ben and Gemma headed off to school with little event and then Josie had gymnastics in the late morning so we kept on trucking and went to class. It was great, Josie had fun, only one weird new kid got aggressive. I called it a success. And then the teacher gave the kids valentines in the form of robots constructed out of applesauce, a juice box, and raisin boxes. Obviously it was very kind of the teacher, and despite the fact that I knew it would make my kid have the most giant poop of all time, we excitedly accepted it and I put it in my purse. Little did I know that the juice box punctured the applesauce and it was filling my purse as we left the gym.
We got in the car and when I tried to grab Josie's sippy to hand to her, it was covered in applesauce. Fun. The entire ride home, Josie was asking me (very loudly still) if she could "have her applesauce please? And could she just have a taste of her applesauce now because she didn't want to wait to get home?" I tried in vain the entire way home to explain that the applesauce spilled and was currently covering the inside of my purse and now the floor of the car where that bastard robot was now laying starring at me so smugly with his stupid googly eyes.
The offending snack robot
Here's the thing, again, nothing horrible happened today, it just taxed me beyond what I expected. Josie was as she always is and Ben and Gemma were pretty great. I just couldn't take it today. Gemma had a neighbor friend playing after school and they were SO LOUD and wild. I get it. It's winter and it's hard to stay inside so much. I was just trying to find peace in folding laundry in the basement ALONE and listening to This American Life on my headphones and Gemma and her friend came down to talk to me. Then they they started jumping on the beanbags. I had to ask them to leave. I wanted to scream.
Eventually Gemma's friend left (leaving a trail of toys and dress-up clothes in her wake that I had to ask an eye-rolling Gemma to clean up) Colin came home and needed dinner and he had to leave for an event almost immediately. The kids needed dinner. Josie was bugging Ben and Gemma so they sent her upstairs telling her that she should ask me for a cookie. (This is a thing they do. It's awful. As a youngest child, I resent it. Last time she came upstairs asking for ice cream and I was so confused until the big kids fessed up. I gave in tonight and gave her a cookie and informed Ben and Gemma that if they do that again it'll be serious consequences.)Then I cried in the kitchen and Colin hugged me and left for the night.
I thought, I'll reset. I'm going to read some Harry Potter to the kids during dinner and turn this around. Gemma barely ate because she doesn't like food, Josie barely ate because she does everything Gemma does, and Ben ate everything. Bless him. By the time bedtime rolled around I was snapping like a gosh darn mouse trap. I got Josie in bed and did her whole routine and as I was saying "see you in the morning, I love you, goodnight" in the correct tone for the 15th time, she said "mommy, I think I need something." I lost it. I said
"I have nothing left. I can't give you anything else, I have nothing left." She was so puzzled "what's nothing left?" I said, "I have no happy left in me to give you. I'll see you in the morning, I love you, goodnight." I left her feeling really crappy as she said to herself "no happy left?" over and over.
I felt like a failure. And then I realized that I'm allowed to have bad days. Everyone else does! My kids might need a great mom, and they have one, but I am a human. I will never be able to give them a childhood without a bad day because people aren't perfect. I am not sure when I started beating myself up about being human but somewhere along the line, I did. Here's the thing, I'm not wallowing in self-pity and I know that I just need a little time to myself and maybe some wine. Everyone needs space. That's actually the hardest part of being a mom. It's not the juggling of household tasks and endless messes and grumpy kids. For me at least, it's the lack of personal space. It's the sweet toddler who loves me so much that she follows me to the bathroom and places her hand on my thigh while I pee. It's the complete and utter consumption of my personal reserves and emotional energy by other people. I think I figured out part of why are moms so overtaxed today. Because we want to give our kids the world and we end up giving them everything we have, including that which we needed for ourselves.
So, with that realization in mind, I am going to go take a bath in silence and pray that some of that emotional reserve fills back up. Peace out!


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1) As a young professional, how do you think you could benefit most from an organization such as YPN Miami and the Miami-Dade Chamber?
YPN Miami provides a forum for young professionals with vision and drive to come together, to learn from each other, and to stay sharp. In my opinion, it is contagious and has an incredibly synergistic impact.
At the most recent YPN event that I attended, I received amazing advice regarding my website, fielded questions about my project, learned about additional marketing opportunities, and even sold my book, The It Girl Rules. It was really an 'iron sharpens iron' experience for me. Had I not participated, then I would have missed out on the benefits offered by this organization.
2) What inspired you to write your first book and how do you want it to inspire people?
I was inspired by my peers. Over the past decade, many of my friends and colleagues have asked for my advice regarding their fashion and style choices – both men and women. Since fashion is so near and dear to my heart, I didn't hesitate to help whenever I could. The It Girl Rules handbook is my formal reply to those questions that I have received over the years.
My goal is to inspire my fellow It Girls to make improvements based on their individual goals – while embracing their uniqueness and not trying to compete with anyone else. I also want to empower women with practical information and resources related to style. The It Girl Rules offers light-hearted and humorous straight talk that will be a catalyst for new ideas.


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Snow in London!
December 2017 we had our first snow as live aboard narrowboaters. Also, it was the first time the cats had seen snow.
We put together a short YouTube video to show the snow in London and the cats reaction. Check it out below.
It snowed quite heavily for several hours and we ended up with a covering of about an inch. It was very unexpected (partly because we never check the weather forecast) as it never snows in London.
The cats, who are about 3.5 years old, had never seen snow before. They are very cautious creatures, preferring to stay inside when it is raining or really cold outside. I suppose it should have been no surprise that they didn't want to venture out in the snow.
Munchy made it as far as the pontoon after getting a little push out the door. He must have been outside for all of a minute before rushing back in. Alice stayed in bed all day pretending that nothing was happening.
The human crew also chose to stay indoors that day. The fire was roaring and the boat was lovely and warm. We talked about going for a walk but as everyone knows, the snow is nicer to look at than walk in. Especially after everyone else has walked on it and made the ground all slushy and brown.


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The Mark Zuckerbergs of the world are changing the way we live -- so they deserve to be richer than you.
That's the controversial message that prominent Silicon Valley investor Paul Graham expressed in a recent blog post.
Graham is the cofounder of elite accelerator Y Combinator, which has backed big name startups like Airbnb and Reddit.
And he's getting a lot of flak for his stance that economic inequality isn't necessarily a bad thing.
In the post, Graham refers to himself a "manufacturer of income inequality." He says he works hard to increase the uneven distribution of wealth.
He distinguishes between two types of wealth generators: Those who derive riches from "corrupt practices in finance, healthcare and so on" and those, like many startup founders, that don't.
"Instances of inequality don't have to be instances of the degenerate case. If one woodworker makes 5 chairs and another makes none, the second woodworker will have less money, but not because anyone took anything from him," he said.
"Ending economic inequality would mean ending startups," added Graham. "If you made it impossible to get rich by creating wealth in your country, the ambitious people in your country would just leave and do it somewhere else."
One reason for economic inequality is productivity, said Graham. And that shouldn't be punished.
Graham said he feels like a "wild animal overhearing a conversation between hunters" when people refer to economic inequality as bad.
Related: Taxing the rich won't solve inequality
Graham, who stepped down as president of Y Combinator in 2014, is hopeful people will give thought to how to "live with" income inequality. "There are lots of things wrong with the U.S. that have economic inequality as a symptom. We should fix those things," he said, citing poverty.
Graham is getting a lot of heat for his views.
"...Trying to simplify the argument into a 'we create jobs through innovation and deserve to be rich -- you WANT us to be rich' [sort] of argument doesn't give the full picture," wrote Mark Suster, general partner at VC firm Upfront Ventures.
"Instead of celebrating income inequality perhaps we would be a bit more compassionate about it."
Rick Webb, an investor and cofounder of marketing firm The Barbarian Group, calls for Graham to revise his essay.
In a Medium post entitled "An open letter to Paul Graham," Webb suggests that reducing inequality isn't synonymous with eliminating it.
"No one believes that there should not be rich people," said Webb. "What is wrong, Mr. Graham, with REDUCING income inequality by taxing EXCESS wealth, and spending it on public services to maintain or even (gasp) improve social mobility?"
The topic of income inequality in tech is becoming increasingly contentious. While technology has driven economic growth, some -- including Stephen Hawking -- say that it is making few wealthy, and leaving most "miserably poor."


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Oadby and Wigston 2017 Awards
Another fantastic evening took place at the 8th annual Oadby and Wigston Awards Evening (Wednesday, 22 November). With over 220 guests and 13 awards handed out to the shining lights of the Borough. The proceedings were commenced by the Mayor of Oadby and Wigston, Cllr Samia Haq, who spoke of the fantastic talent that we have on our doorstep.
This was followed by "Moving Together", an over 55's dance group who brought a sense of flair, skill, and enjoyment to the evening with their Bollywood style. Police Inspector Mike Cawley was then welcomed on stage to present the "Grow Out Crime" Community Award, a scheme designed to raise awareness of the importance of Garden Crime. The marvellous compère for the evening, Gaynor Nash introduced several esteemed guests for the evening, including Tom Brady of the Leicester Tigers.
"Grow Out Crime" Community Award
Winner: Lucas Wayman
Junior Leader / Coach of the Year -
- Kiam Calow and Callum Hefford
- Mia Solanki
- Louis Bishop
- Little Hill Primary School Lunchtime Helpers
Winner: Mia Solanki
Adult Coach / Instructor / Volunteer of the Year -
- Carl Walter and Aimee Hill
- Kris and Kyle Dixon
- Penny Fielden
- Sara Davies
- Mel Semaine
Winner: Sara Davies
Junior Team / Club / Group of the Year -
- RDC Cheerleaders
- South Wigston High School Year 10 Netball Team
- Glenmere Primary School Basketball Team
- Fairfield Primary School Netball Team
- Brocks Hill Primary School Cross Country Club
Winner: RDC Cheerleaders
Adult Team / Club / Group of the Year -
- J & S Day Service
- RDC Supremacy
- Parklands Women's Running Group
- Strong and Steady Group
- Oadby Granville Tennis Club Men's 1st Team
Winner: RDC Supremacy
This Girl Can Award -
Winner: Linda Bradshaw
Physical Activity Participation Award -
- Nafeesa Katib
- Shamshad Ali
- Maggie Howard
- David Johnson
- Margaret Henson
- Linda Bradshaw
Winner: Maggie Howard
Everyone Active Member of the Year -
- Tracy Clayton
- Meena Bagga
Winner: Tracy Clayton (Award collected on her behalf by Sara Davies)
Junior Sportsman of the Year -
- Rohan Ramphul
- Tom Derbyshire
- Seamus Conlon
Winner: Tom Derbyshire
Junior Sportwoman of the Year -
- Myah Seager
- Cadie Munday
- Faye Greenhill
- Princess Atanda
- Lilia Boukikova
Winner: Lilia Boukikova
Disabled Sportsperson of the Year -
- Louise Brett
- Haseeb Ahmad
Winner: Haseeb Ahmad
Sportsman/woman of the Year -
- Rohan Bhuhi
- Hope Warner
- Zain Girach
Winner: Hope Warner (Award collected on her behalf by her Mother)
Unsung Hero Award for outstanding Contribution to School Sport / Community Sport or Physical Activity -
- Jo Hextall
- Brocks Hill Primary School Lunchtime Supervisors
Winner: Jo Hextall
Through these awards, the success of Oadby and Wigston Borough Council's leisure partnership with Everyone Active was celebrated, as well over 50% of the award winners had some form of affiliation with Parklands Leisure Centre (through either possessing free membership via the GO GOLD scheme or basing their club/group at the leisure centre).
Following the conclusion of the awards, the winners of the raffle – kindly provided by Everyone Active – were announced, with prizes including Everyone Active Gym Bag and Rucksack, and free memberships.
Finally, closing words and an excellent summary of the night's celebrations were provided by the Leader of Oadby and Wigston Borough Council, Cllr John Boyce.
Congratulations to all of the fantastic nominees and winners!
A gallery of all of the remaining photos can be found below:


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I love it when you smile. Those dimples are so darn cute! What causes those puckers in your face anyway?
Most often we see dimples on people's faces, usually in the cheeks but also in the chin. Dimples can be genetic. My dad has them, so does my brother. They are already developing while you are a bun in the oven of life. But, did you know that those cute little buggers are actually a deformity?
Dimples are caused by a deficiency in the length of the muscle and connective tissue. They are found on other parts of the body but are most noticeable in the face. Chin dimples are usually always there due to the connective tissue pulling the skin towards the chin. Dimples in the cheeks usually only show up when we smile due to how the muscles work and a shortened cheek muscle. We also have a little bit more chubbiness to our cheeks, which hides dimples until we grin. If we lose a little weight in our face, we may lose those dimples all together because the muscle will pull longer when we smile and there is less fat to enhance them.
Even if dimples are a deformity, we love them and we especially love to see people smile. So show off those little cheek divots as much as you can and share your smile with us at Szmanda Dental Center!
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Sugar Addiction, and who in the world is Roger Mason? I don't always agree with everything Roger Mason writes. But…I do think he has some valid points, and I do take some of his vitamins and his mineral products. They are affordable and well done! Today I want to share with you his latest article which is spot on about sugar addiction and sugar substitutes. My favorite part is when he writes: "We have no need at all for sugar in … Continue reading
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Sugar and Health Problems Those of us who love the taste of sugar and who try to stay away from it to stay healthy will be thrilled with the results of a new study released that states there's no clear link between sugar and health problems! Thrilled that is, right up until I tell you that this new study was funded by the world's leading soda and snack companies!! Here's a link to the article so you can read for … Continue reading


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I would like to see a list of current users of the customer portal.
This is important because I am curious how useful of a feature my subscribers think it is, how good of a job we are doing promoting it, etc
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Are you using Chargebee APIs or the web interface to get the list of customers?
If you're using the Web interface, please go to the Subscriptions page and then the Customers tab.
Over here, use the "Filter" option and select the filter option as in the screenshot added below:
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Published on: Friday, August 10, 2018
Kuala Lumpur:
Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng on Thursday defended his statement that RM18 billion meant for the Goods and Services Tax (GST) refunds to traders had been "robbed" by the previous Barisan Nasional (BN) government.
He did not yield even when several opposition Barisan Nasional (BN) MPs demanded that he withdraw the word "robbed", considering that no investigation had been conducted as yet.
These MPs included Tan Sri Noh Omar (Tanjong Karang); Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin (Larut), Khairy Jamaluddin (Rembau) and Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong (Ayer Hitam).
Lim, while winding up debate on the Customs (Amendment) Bill 2018, said an internal investigation would be conducted after which it would be recommended to Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to have an open investigation led by an independent and experienced outsider. He said Treasury Secretary-General Datuk Seri Dr Ismail Bakar had been appointed to head the internal probe.
"This is (being done) so that the people can know the truth about this case," he told the Dewan Rakyat.
Lim had told the House on Wednesday that there was only RM1.49 billion remaining in the GST refund trust fund when there should be RM19.4 billion for the period April 2015 to May 31 this year, thus showing a shortfall of RM18 billion.
Speaking to reporters at the Parliament lobby, Lim said former Treasury Secretary-General Tan Sri Dr Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah would be asked to explain the alleged missing GST refund money.
"If it (money) is there (in the Consolidated Fund), we would have paid back (the input tax) now but it is not there.
So, if (Mohd) Irwan (Serigar) said it's there, we want him to tell us where it is hidden.
"Perhaps he knows something that all of us don't know," he said.
Lim was responding to Mohd Irwan Serigar's statement Thursday denying the allegation of the missing money.
The former Treasury Secretary-General explained that all the GST proceeds were placed in the Consolidated Fund before being channelled to the trust fund to repay GST claims based on the request of the Royal Customs Department.
Meanwhile, the Dewan Rakyat passed the Customs (Amendment) Bill 2018 pertaining to the implementation of the new tax system, the Sales and Service Tax (SST).
The House also approved the Free Zones (Amendment) Bill 2018 after the MPs showed no interest in debating the Bill.
On Wednesday, the Dewan Rakyat passed the Goods and Services Tax (Repeal) Bill 2018 to abolish the GST.
On Tuesday, it approved the Sales Tax Bill 2018 for the reintroduction of the SST.
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The Declaration of Independence
On the evening of July 9, 1776, thousands of Continental soldiers who had come from Boston to defend New York City from the British marched to the parade grounds in Lower Manhattan. General George Washington had ordered them to assemble promptly at six o'clock to hear a declaration approved by the Continental Congress calling for American independence from Great Britain.
Washington, like many others in the army, had been waiting for this declaration for some time. He had grown impatient with representatives who hoped for reconciliation with the mother country. To those who believed peace commissioners were on their way to the colonies to effect this reconciliation, Washington responded that the only people heading to the colonies were Hessian mercenaries. Even as his men waited to hear the proclamation read aloud to them, Washington knew that thousands of Hessians and even more redcoats were landing on Staten Island, preparing for an attack on New York.
The Continental Congress had voted for independence on July 2. Two days later on July 4, a declaration explaining the reasons for independence, largely written by Thomas Jefferson, had also been adopted. Washington received official notification when a letter dated July 6 arrived from John Hancock, the president of the Continental Congress, along with a copy of the declaration.
Hancock explained that Congress had struggled with American independence for some time, and even after making this momentous decision many members were worried about its consequences. He concluded that Americans would have to rely on the "Being who controls both Causes and Events to bring about his own determination," a sentiment which Washington shared. For the commander-in-chief, who needed to lead his untrained army against Great Britain, the decision for independence came as welcome news, especially since his men would now fight not merely in defense of their colonies but for the birth of a new nation.
As Washington's soldiers stood ready for the brigadiers and colonels of their regiments to read the Declaration of Independence, they first heard words written by their commander. Washington explained that Congress had "dissolved the connection" between "this country" and Great Britain and declared the "United Colonies of North America" to be "free and independent states."
Next came Jefferson's stirring words explaining that all men were created equal and endowed by their Creator with the inalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Since George III had trampled on these rights, as Jefferson argued in a long list of complaints against him, the people of the United States of America had the right to break the political bands that tied them to Great Britain and form a new government where the people would rule themselves. The words were so moving that citizens who had heard the declaration raced down Broadway toward a large statue of George III. They toppled and decapitated it, later melting
down the body for bullets that would be much needed in the coming battles to defend New York and the new nation that lay beyond it.
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We had a great trip. My recommendations as a travel agent would be to not send clients at the Golden Flowers hotel. Outdated and rooms smell too much like cigarette. I would also recommand less time shopping and more time at the China wall for an exemple. Splitting a group after almost a week together isn't the greatest idea either. Friendships are created during group travels. The schedule was very busy and not a lot of time for ourselves. I didn't really care to sit on a bus while guests would attend the optional tours. I went to 3 out of 4 but had booked only for 2 before departing. The 3rd was booked for the cruise because I didn't want to wait around the bus again. Thank you for the opportunity to see so much in China! :)
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How We Met
Clayton and I were freshmen in High School when we met at our church summer camp. We got to know each other over campfire breakfasts and games of Capture the Flag. Every summer until college we saw each other at camp and a friendship formed.
During our freshman year of college, we were both on staff at the summer camp we had grown up at. By the end of that summer, it was clear we couldn't stay away from each other. For the next four years, we had a long distance relationship while I finished school in Vermont and he finished school in Pennsylvania. But every summer we'd return to our summer camp- even for just a day- to relive all those sweet memories of our relationship.
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Clayton and I were planning to return to camp for a work weekend in early May to get things ready for the summer. Usually, when we arrive at camp, we take a walk around to check things out, so I didn't think it was odd for him to suggest a lap around the property. As we walked towards our favorite spot at camp lined with Pine trees, I saw my best friend crouching behind some greenery with a camera in hand. I turned to look at Clayton and he was already on one knee with the most gorgeous raw diamond ring.


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Monday, January 28, 2013
Sweet Potato & Roasted Red Pepper Bisque
I got this recipe on while doing The Ultimate Reset. Let me tell YOU! .. It's as amazing as it sounds. This meal can be great for a week night dinner with roasted veggies or you can steam them. Use the leftovers to have for lunch with a Salad. This would even be a great meal to batch cook and use all week long for lunches if you are a person that is on the go. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I did and still DO! I plan on keeping this in the weekly rotation of meals. ENJOY!
This recipe is good for ONE person - so double up or triple ...
1 sweet potato
1/4 red bell pepper
1 cup vegetable broth or water
1 tsp. finely grated peeled ginger root - you can omit this if you want. I used crushed ginger.
1 1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp miso paste, diluted in 1tsp hot water
Seasonings to taste
Sea Salt, Liquid amino acids ( can be found at the health food store - similar to soy sauce), pepper, or I used Ms Dash Onion and Herb Seasoning. It's salt free. LOVE those seasonings.
Peel and cube sweet potatoes, Cook in boiling water until tender. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, roast whole red bell pepper on gas stovetop or grill, turning frequently until evenly charred on the outside OR in your oven at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes, turning every 10 minutes or until skin is charred.
Put pepper in bowl and cover with towel for 10 minutes to steam. Clean off skin and seeds by running under cool water. Remove seeds by running under cool water. Remove seeds, cut in quarters, and chop one quarter into 1/2-inch cubes. (set remainder of pepper aside for another use)
Place sweet potato, pepper, broth or water, ginger, oil, and miso in blender. (If you want chunky Soup, set aside some chunks of pepper.) Blend throughly, adding more liquid to achieve desired soup consistency. Transfer to a pot and gently heat on low until hot. Add amines,salt,pepper, and seasoning desired. SERVES 1
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Um....so one of my favorite bands of all time were featured on a TV show the other night. This should have been great news, right? Except that the band is Sonic Youth and the show was the totally cheesy "Gossip Girl".
Ok, no the world did not come to an end but I still have very mixed feelings about this. I would like to say it was worth it to see Kim Gorden preside over a TV wedding or to see them play an acoustic version "Starpower" as the wedding band. But it wasn't and it's just one more example that even the best things in this world don't stay the same. So Sonic Youth have now been featured on a horrible TV show. Oh well.
Wait, what's that you say? They were on "Gilmore Girls" a few years ago? Damn it....
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Sonic Gossip
Posted by David Connell at 12:01 AM
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I just wanted to fire off a quick note. Tim's pain has been drastically reduced over the last couple of days, and while the doctors are still expecting regular checkins for a long time, and a lot of bed rest, they are beginning to talk about his release from the hospital. This whole experience has really been James 5:16 in action:
Therefore … pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
Tim is also becoming ambulatory again as you can see:
You can get the previous Tim updates here.