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Didn't make it to the malls earlier this month and still don't want to battle all the stress of trying to go today or even tomorrow? Then why not stock up on some cool last minute gifts for friends and family members that are all under $50! Here's some quirky last minute gadget gifts that you'll want to even buy for yourself. Even though some won't be able to ship until after Christmas, you can always print out a picture of the gift, wrap it and surprise them with the gift they'll receive later next week. Or you can opt for the simple gift cards (a la Netflix and iTunes) that you can score at any grocery or drug store.
15. 6-Month Netflix Subscription – $47.94
Not sure what to get a movie lover? Why not a simple and easy Netflix Subscription that you can easily buy online!
14. iTunes Music Gift Card – $10-$50
Any music lover will appreciate a gift card for some much needed new tunes for their iPod/iPhone/iPad! Nothing beats getting them a gift card that's usually sold in any grocery store or drug store, making it a great last minute gift idea!
13. Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Fixed Blade Knife – $49.97
Everyone can benefit from getting Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Fixed Blade Knife, even if they aren't the outdoor type. Designed to offer a multitude of uses in any environment, the The Ultimate Knife is the pinnacle of Gerber's Bear Grylls Survival Series.
12. u-Control Silver Bullet Mini RC Helicopters – $29.95
The Silver Bullet remote control mini helicopters are fun gifts for the friend who hasn't exactly grown up yet. Thanks to the latest easy-flight technology, the mini RC helicopter can fly incredibly fast and fit into small spaces.
11. Stormtrooper Fold-Up Headphones – $29.99
These Stormtrooper Fold-Up Headphones are the perfect present for that Star Wars fanatic in your life. It has 40 mm thumping power drivers featuring a Stormtrooper helmet on the side of each headphone along with the Empire crest on the soft pliable headband.
10. UPEK Eikon To Go Digital Privacy Manager Fingerprint Reader – 39.46
The Eikon To Go Digital Privacy Manager combines portable Eikon To Go USB peripheral fingerprint reader with the same Protector Suite QL software currently shipping on millions of notebook PCs today. A small gift for a paranoid friend!
9. iPhone iFlash – $39.95
The iPhone iFlash provides extra light for photos and videos on your iPhone and works just like a regular flash bulb so that you can take excellent pictures! Small and compact, this is a great gift for that person always going iPhone picture taking happy.
8. iHome iPad/iPod/iPhone Speaker/LED Table Lamp/Night Light – $29.95
The iHome combination desk lamp/speaker system is a great two-for-one product that doubles as a lamp and speaker! A great gift for anyone who loves music and convenience.
7. Gadget Charger for the Car – $49.95
Give the gift of tech on the go with this convenient Gadget Charger for the Car! The clever design gadget features 2AC outlets for laptops, DVD players, phone chargers, camera chargers, etc., one USB power port and fits conveniently into your car's cup holder.
6. Booq Boa Folio for iPad – $25.99
The Booqpad iPad 2 Case not only protects your precious tablet from harm, but also doubles as a notepad, making it an ideal gift for that busy professional who needs to jot down important ideas. Keeping a pen or stylus, business cards, cash or tickets close to your iPad and written notes has never been more convenient!
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Forget about running to McDonald's for breakfast when you have this Back to Basics Egg N' Muffin Toaster in your kitchen. The all-in-one appliance simultaneously poaches eggs and toasts muffins or bagels to perfection.
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The Portable Micro Cool Mini Refrigerator is perfect for compact spaces and will make a great gift for an office buddy. Thanks to its compact size, the mini fridge is portable and ideal for travel.
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The Ice Bottle Chiller Mold is perfect for that wine connoisseur! Instead of chilling wine in an ice bucket, create a work of art made entirely of ice. Just pour water into the double-walled mold, and freeze for 24 hours. Unmold the resulting hollow column of ice, and place in its stainless steel stand.
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The Solace Snowflake Ornament boasts a crisply cut geometric snowflake pattern. Ornament measures approximately 3" diameter by 3/16" thick and is laser-cut from locally sourced, responsibly harvested maple hardwood. Hangs with included gold ribbon. A keepsake gift.
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Dress was beautiful. I was a tad bit disappointed in the color of the purple. It was not at all what I was expecting, but... Overall the dress was great and we replaced the sash with one from another store to match the wedding party better.
Pros:elegant satin, price was great, fast shipping
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I ordered this dress for my niece who is my flower girl. It arrived quickly and looks great. I am very pleased with this purchase!
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The Distribution of Gold and Other Elements in the Uranium Conglomerates of Elliot Lake, Canada
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Dr. J.H. Crocket
A study has been undertaken to investigate the controls on the concentration and distribution of gold and platinum group elements in the uranium deposits of Elliot Lake.
Gold is present almost entirely in the pyrite and gold concentration in the ore varies with pyrite content. Sporadic high gold values can be related to specific sedimentary structures and may indicate the presence of original detrital gold. Gold is preferentially concentrated in pyrite compared to pyrrhotite. The distribution of gold in pyrite along the strike of the Lower Reef, Denison Mine, is difficult to explain by the placer hypothesis. It indicates that the pyrite now observed in the oligomictic conglomerates is not of direct detrital origin.
An attempt to determine the concentration and distribution of platinum group elements within the ore conglomerates failed due to experimental problems.
The distribution of the majority of major and trace elements can be related to the mineralogy of the ore reefs. Relationships with pebble size are due in part to depositional processes operating at the time the conglomerates were deposited, and possibly in part to processes operating after burial of the conglomerates.
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Ross, David Ian, "The Distribution of Gold and Other Elements in the Uranium Conglomerates of Elliot Lake, Canada" (1981). Open Access Dissertations and Theses. Paper 128.


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Business meetings & events
Kempinski Hotel Khan Palace sets a new standard for corporate meetings and functions which all begins with the meeting promise and special occasions alive. All meeting rooms are designed with a modern and contemporary atmosphere, are equipped with the latest audio/visual equipment and lighting systems and can host meetings for as few as 10 or as many as 800 people. Every meeting is customized to suit guests' preferences and budget.
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Martin is a serial entrepreneur with credentials in Cleantech and Digital Media. He is the Founder and Manager at MGT Investments LLC. Previously Martin was CEO of Seattle-based collective buying and social commerce site Tippr, and CEO of marketplace software developer Kashless, also in Seattle. He was
also CEO of Imperium Renewables, a pioneer in bio-diesel production, and founding CEO of Loudeye Technologies, a developer of internet audio and video software acquired by Nokia. In addition to working with Yaletown, Martin serves on the Venture Council of Industry Ventures, and is a director of Cloudmark. As a former Venture Partner at Ignition Partners, and a co-founder of the Northwest Energy Angels, Martin has financed and provided guidance to over two dozen technology start-ups in WA, OR, and BC.
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Yaletown Venture Partners
CEO and Founder
Jul, 2008 - Apr, 2013
Ignition Partners
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CEO and Manager
2009 - Jan, 2013
Ignition Talent Group
Venture Partner
2002 - Jan, 2010
Imperium Renewables
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2005 - Jan, 2008
Loudeye Technologies
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MGT Investments LLC
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Dibspace.com is a brand new startup designed to help local economies become more self-sustaining...
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New Jersey's Monster Magnet have today revealed the artwork, name and track listing for their upcoming and 9th studio album. "Last Patrol" will be released on Napalm Records on October 21st and the tracklisting is as follows:
I Live Behind the Clouds
Last Patrol
Three King Fishers
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As I walked around the corner to the venue, the litter strewn across Brighton's streets making it look quite post apocolyptic, courtesy of the local binman strike. Inside I was greeted by a mixture of faces, young and old, both looking forward to a night of good old fashioned Thrash Metal.
I made my way upstairs and entered the venue's function room where maybe 30 bodies were already chatting and drinking. The fans mounted on the wall were doing little to reduce rising heat in the room on the hottest day of the year so far.
Crypsis casually took to the stage and...
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Finland grind act Feastem kickstart their 5 date UK tour tomorrow at The Red Lion in Bristol on 12th June 2013. The tour with London based grind act Oblivionized is to promote the new Feastem album "Avaritia Humanae" which was released last week on Obscene Productions.
Dates are as follows:
ALL DATES - Feastem and Oblivionized + local support
12th - Bristol...
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Tags: Feastem, Oblivionized, Atomck, This Ends Here, Vyral, Human Cull, Gets Worse, Corrupt Moral Altar, Meinhof, The Atrocity Exhibit, Clunge Plunger, Wyrdforge, Bristol, Brighton, Leeds, London, Unicorn Camden, Newport, Le Pub, Green Door Store, The Fox and Newt, The Red Lion
Many tours don't make it to Brighton so I normally have to trek up to London rather than across the coast but fortunately Brighton has recently seen a slew of heavier gigs being put on by Advance Promotions. Last Tuesday night played host to Suffocation and Cephalic Carnage along with Havok and Fallujah. Fulltime job commitments and a seriously early door time of 6pm meant I didn't manage to get there until Havok were finishing their set. What I did manage to catch was the last song and a half and witness the vast majority of the venue head banging away to some seriously decent sounding...
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Swans took to the stage whilst country music was still blaring out of the PA system. 4 unassuming middle age gentlemen stepped forward and picked up their stringed instruments as 2 younger drummers took their seats hidden behind a wall of kit. Tubular bells, mounted raised floor toms, giant gongs, they had it all. Following a quick tune up they started playing whilst the PA was still going, but it was quickly turned off and "To Be Kind" gave Brighton it's first glimpse of Gira and co. This new song is yet to be put down and released as a studio version, and starts with a minimal feedback loop...
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Daily Madden: Vick To Oakland Talk Is Likely Just Rumors
SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS) – NFL veterans Michael Vick, Champ Bailey and Devin Hester reportedly won't be re-signed by their respective teams – the Eagles, the Broncos and the Bears. John Madden discounts rumors that Vick […]
Top 5 Moments In Super Bowl History
A great Super Bowl moment for one fan is a crushing blow for another. Check out these top 5.
Brett Eldredge Loyal to Chicago Bears, Now Rooting For Broncos in Super Bowl
While his beloved Bears were knocked out of the playoffs by the Packers, the country star still dreams of the Chicago team winning the Super Bowl.
Daily Madden: 49ers Hang Tough For Trip To Green Bay
They scored only six points in the second half, but the 49ers prevailed at the end to beat the Cardinals 23-20 in Arizona Sunday. "I was impressed with how hard (the 49ers) played," John Madden told the KCBS Radio morning crew.
Daily Madden: No Easy Task For 49ers Or Seahawks
The 49ers could still win the NFC West if they beat the Cardinals and the Rams beat the Seahawks in Seattle Sunday. "(A Rams win in Seattle) is a long shot," John Madden told the KCBS Radio morning crew.
Daily Madden: John's Weekend Picks
The KCBS Radio morning crew asked John Madden to comment on some of the Week 15 NFL match-ups.
numberFire Has It Wrong: 49ers Still Have Playoffs In Their Crosshairs
While a lot can happen before now and the end of the season, the playoffs are still very much in reach for the 49ers. Those who question San Francisco's post-season chances are hanging their hat on the recent report from numberFire, giving them a 36.3 percent chance of making the playoffs. What is surprising is how anyone can agree with that.
Daily Madden: NFC North Now Up For Grabs
The Packers, Bears and Lions are tied at 5-3 in the NFC North with the Bears and Lions facing off Sunday.
Daily Madden: Packers Will Struggle Without Rodgers
Wallace replaced Rodgers after he suffered a shoulder injury in the first quarter. The Bears beat the Packers 27-20, and Madden expects the Packers to continue to struggle without Rodgers, who could be out several weeks.
Daily Madden: RGIII Looking Like Old Self
Washington quarterback Robert Griffin III ran 11 times for a season-high 84 yards in the Redskins 45-41 victory over Chicago Sunday. RG III also completed 18 of 29 passes for 298 yards and two touchdowns.


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Gap in Knob - Local Area Photos and Information
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Gap in Knob is a populated place located in Bullitt County at latitude 38.017 and longitude -85.703.
The elevation is 495 feet. Gap in Knob appears on the Brooks U.S. Geological Survey Map. Bullitt County is in the Eastern Time Zone (UTC -5 hours).
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Equality in the Courts: Denying Transgender Inmates Hormone Therapy Is Unconstitutional
April 2, 2010
A Wisconsin law forbidding transgender inmates from receiving hormone therapy was struck down by a federal judge on Wednesday. The court concluded that the statute violated the U.S. Constitution's Eighth Amendment prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment and Fourteenth Amendment guarantee of equal protection of the laws. The plaintiffs, three transgender women, were represented by Lambda Legal and the ACLU of Wisconsin. Before the law was passed, the Wisconsin Department of Corrections diagnosed and treated inmates with gender identity disorder (GID). Some of the plaintiffs had been prescribed hormones for years, but after the law was passed they were deprived of that therapy until the court stayed enforcement of the law. As a result, at least one of the plaintiffs became ill during the weeks she was denied this physician-supervised treatment. The court held that the law required cruel and usual punishment, both in the case of the plaintiffs specifically and as a whole. By disregarding the needs of the inmates and the advice given to them by their health care providers, the court concluded, the warden's actions showed "deliberate indifference to the plaintiff's serious medical needs". Because there was no rational reason to discriminate against the plaintiffs and others who need hormone therapy, the court also held that the law's denial of medically-necessary treatment was an equal protection violation. The Attorney General's office is considering an appeal. We applaud the efforts of our colleagues at Lambda Legal and the ACLU, and the courage of the plaintiffs, in challenging this cruel and unjust law.
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Flag Me Campaign
In preparation for the bicentennial celebration this September, SBNA is launching our Flag Me Campaign. Residents in South Baltimore will have an opportunity to purchase an American Flag and have the flag bracket installed. This is a great way to showcase our neighborhood and support the 200th anniversary of our national anthem.
Take advantage of this opportunity! Anyone interested needs to purchase your Flag Kit from Ace Hardware ($11.99). Installation costs are covered by donations from Domino Sugar and will be completed by a local contractor, Building Character by MK.
For questions or comments, please contact Amy Mutch at firstname.lastname@example.com We will be passing around flyers that will have directions for submitting a form to have this flag installed as well. The form is below:
Directions once you receive the form:
1. Purchase the Flag Kit ($11.99) from Ace Hardware
2. Drop off completed form and bracket to: 114 W. Ostend St.
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Well the coffee tasted old and the bread seemed stale. Probably just an off day for them. It happens.
Fantastic meeting place - coffee and cake must try...
I really like Williams breakfast and they have good tea and coffee. However the atmosphere at this place is a bit disturbing. I don't know if it's the town or just the time I was there. There were a lot people hanging around outside and coming in that were not the most hygienic people. The place was dirty but I...
Williams Coffee Pub offers a great cup of coffee and sandwich, soup and so much more. But it is also a nice place to meet with family and friends.
Great spot to have a morning coffee and work on the computer. Great waffles or Bacon sandwiches. Lunch menu is also very good tad expensive.
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Kev and I took a little road trip to Atlanta this past weekend, and boy did it feel good to get out and do something different for a couple of days! We stayed in Buckhead on Thursday and Friday night, … Continue reading
Kev and I took a little road trip to Atlanta this past weekend, and boy did it feel good to get out and do something different for a couple of days! We stayed in Buckhead on Thursday and Friday night, … Continue reading
Well, the good news is I didn't have to spend Valentine's Day sitting in a jury box. The bad news is, it's the day we found out that HGTV decided not to go to series with our design TV project. And … Continue reading
Just wanted to share a quick, design TV-related update here since we finally heard a little bit about what's going on with that right now. Apparently, somewhere in Atlanta, a group of randomly-selected folks (called a "focus group") will be … Continue reading
We spent yesterday shooting "pick ups" (little bits and pieces of footage and audio that didn't get recorded the first time around) for our pilot episode for HGTV. And even though it was significantly chillier here at our house yesterday than … Continue reading
I wanted to share a special story about Suzie the Chevy Blazer today. A gal named Charity (whom we had never previously met) responded to our shout out for an old truck a couple of weeks before we began shooting … Continue reading
We're back from Suwanee, Georgia- and the room we re-did for our pilot episode for HGTV is done! It was an exciting/fast-paced five days, and we're thrilled with how the Morrison's living room turned out! (More importantly- so were they! … Continue reading
The team is all here in Suwanee… …the iPads are all functional and connected… …my secret weapon is ready to go if I wake up to dark circles tomorrow morning… …and there's a sweet, young (newly-married) couple with an outdated … Continue reading
Well, it's just about time to get this redo party started! We've already shown you a sneak peek of the living room we're working on this week… …but here's a shot of the house it sits inside of… The home … Continue reading
I did something outside my comfort zone today. I spent the afternoon at a hair salon. (TheParlorSalonATL.com) We're here in Atlanta to makeover a living room, but since it may end up on TV one day, I thought I'd better … Continue reading
Remember when I blogged about the (cute) shoes that were killing my feet? Well, I'm happy to report that my Rocket Dogs aren't barkin' anymore! A whole bunch of friendly folks left comments on that post about using frozen bags … Continue reading
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Massanutten wildfire at 600 acres and growing
By Alex Bridges -- firstname.lastname@example.com
The wildfire on Massanutten Mountain in Warren and Shenandoah counties is raging over an estimated 623 acres and expected to continue to spread.
It's thought the fire was started Monday by a lightning strike, according to a release from George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Lee Ranger District spokesman Ted Coffman Friday night.
There are now nearly 150 personnel fighting the fire, according to the release, which says the Virginia Department of Forestry, Warren County Fire and Rescue, the Shenandoah County Department of Fire and Rescue and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration are assisting.
The Point 2 fire in the area between Sherman and Veach Gaps remains at 5 percent containment, Stephanie Bushong, a public information officer with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, said Friday.
"The fire poses a potential threat to homes and private land on the east and west sides," the release states. "The public is always advised to prepare for a [worst]-case scenario."
Temperatures in the 100s and a lack of rain combined with the possibility of gusty winds could help to spread the fire, it states.
"The fire will continue to grow on its own due to hot dry weather and dry soil conditions," the release states.
Bushong said smoke was being reported by residents in Front Royal.
The smoke is coming not only from the Massanutten fire, but also a larger blaze on Neighbor Mountain in the Shenandoah National Park in Page County. The Neighbor fire has burned approximately 815 acres, and is about 10 miles east of the Point 2 blaze.
Firefighters are working on building, improving and holding control lines using heavy equipment and hand tools, Coffman's release states. They'll be aided by a helicopter dropping water and bringing supplies to firefighters who are working in remote rugged areas, it states.
While roads near the Point 2 incident remain open, Bushong advised motorists that they may experience smoky conditions if they drive near the wildfire.
The forest service has closed the Massanutten National Recreation Trail from Shawl Gap to Veach Gap; Tuscarora Trail from Shawl Gap to Panhandle Road; Sherman Gap Trail and Veach Gap Trail. The Little Crease Trail Shelter also remains closed.
"With everything, we're asking that people use caution with all camp fires and that fireworks are prohibited on national forest land," Bushong said.
Coffman's release suggests residents visit www.firewise.org for information about protecting their homes, and www.inciweb.org for updates on the fire.
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Metabolic Syndrome: Epidemic of the Modern Age
The Health Coach, Contributing Writer
Waking Times
Metabolic Syndrome represents all that ails Western Civilization. There is no other disease process which reflects the weaknesses of our lifestyle so poignantly. Because Metabolic Syndrome is so pervasive, it behooves each of us to take a close look at our eating habits, workstyle, exercise routines, sleep patterns and much more.
Questions: Do you have Metabolic Syndrome? If not, are you unwittingly setting yourself up for it?
There are numerous medical criteria and lab markers which can tell you conclusively if you fall within the risk category. There are numerous risk factors which ought to be scrutinized, but here are the top five from our perspective:
Primary Risk Factors
1. Obesity, especially midsection fat (aka abdominal obesity)
2. Sustained elevated blood pressure
3. Elevated blood sugar levels
4. High triglyceride count
5. Low levels of HDL (High-density lipoprotein) which are aka the beneficial or good cholesterol
The following video offers a nice overview of what needs to be looked at closely in determining if you have Metabolic Syndrome (MBS).
Prevent and Stop Metabolic Syndrome
As the video indicates, even if you have 3 of these risk factors present, you're on the way to exhibiting the full blown profile.
How did we get there, if 3 to 5 of these factors are present?
The Major Co-Factors of Metabolic Syndrome
• Diet ~ Diet ~ Diet
• Lack of Proper Exercise
• Sedentary Lifestyle
• Mismanagement of Stress
• Over-reliance on Comfort Food
• Improper Food Combinations
• Aging
• Genetic Predispositions
Each one of these co-factors warrants a major session. For the sake of brevity, we will bulletize the key points about what must be addressed in each of these categories.
(1) Diet is critical toward the proper management of MBS
-Remove all meat, processed food, white sugar, wheat, dairy, caffeine, alcohol, nicotine from the diet for an extended period of time … if not forever. Wheat is okay if you don't have gluten sensitivity or wheat intolerance.
(2) Proper Exercise is a primary pillar of any remediation program
- Aerobic exercise is crucial in both healthy stress management and keeping the weight off
- Performing exercises which address midsection fat are especially helpful
(3) Sedentary Lifestyle
- Get off the couch and away from the computer; and get out in the yard or take a walk in the park
- Bike, don't drive everywhere
- Play some tennis, dance in your REC room, ski, power-walk, take a hatha yoga class, do some tai chi
(4) Mismanagement of Stress
- Don't watch any negative TV programming, shock radio, tabloid nonsense
- Stay away from bad company – avoid debates, arguments and those who 'Piss you off."
- Relieve the pressures at work by having a "heart to heart" with the boss
- Resolve any marital conflict or relationship disharmony that is in your immediate space much of the time
- Meditate, Contemplate, Pray
- Power-walk, Deep breathing, Hatha Yoga
- Selfless Service, Charity work, Community Gardening
- Sing, Chant, Read Poetry
- "Be the peace you want to see in the world."
(5) Over-reliance on Comfort Food
- Don't buy the comfort foods which you're addicted to; they are the biggest threat to reversing MB
- Find healthy, nutritious substitutes – there are many. A raw carrot is as sweet as it gets.
- Contemplate your addictions; identify the root causes; replace them with positive addictions
(6) Improper Food Combinations
- Incorrect food combining is a major problem for many of which they are unaware
- Healing With Whole Foods by Paul Pitchford will answer all your questions about this and much more
(7) Aging
- Resolve to age gracefully!
- You can't stop it, can you?
- So go with the flow, especially you baby boomers who are trying to fix everything … Everything! Only causes more stress — the main underlying co-factor of MBS
(8) Genetic Predispositions
- If there is a family history of any of the following, then special precautions (smart preemptive measures) can be taken to prevent it from happening to you
a) Diabetes mellitus
b) Coronary heart disease
c) Hypertension
d) Hypothyroidism
e) Rheumatic diseases
f) Lipodystrophy
g) Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder or Bipolar disorder
Childhood habits, routines and learned behavior are setting the stage for MBS … at younger ages.
Here is how our society is actually encouraging the development of MBS during the formative years of childhood.
Sugar Babies: The Rise of 'Adult Onset' Diabetes in Children
Stress – and its Healthy Management – is the KEY!
The healthy and efficient management of daily stress is absolutely critical to the success of reversing MBS. We didn't put it first, bit it is the primary underlying co-factor of MBS. Therefore, daily stress management ought to be very high on your list of things to do.
Easy to say, hard to do.
Please be aware that LDL formation is much higher in those who have hypertension, high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis, heart attacks, angina, strokes/TIAs, etc. Yes, no matter what other co-factors and risk factors are present, those who exhibit the typical stress profile have higher LDLs. That's because both excessive stress and the mismanagement of stress creates them (bad cholesterol) in your body, even if you have a LOW cholesterol diet!
Got it.
We hope so, because this one co-factor) is really much more under your control than you realize.
So, try your best to get with a new program — one that is positive, constructive, optimistic, life-affriming, hopeful, realistic, contributing and giving.
May you enjoy great health,
The Health Coach
Excellent Resource:
The following link correlates a variety of natural remedies with the mitigation of Metabolic Syndrome.
GMI PUB: Metabolic Syndrome
This article originally appeared at TheHealthCoach.
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Pineapple Animal Print Leggings
Unleash your inner feline in these gorgeous animal print leggings by Pineapple.
Perfect for tearing up the studio dance floor, these tight-fitting leggings feature just enough stretch to keep up with your energetic routines, while showing off your slim pins. The leopard print adds attitude to your looks, while the Pineapple's iconic logo sits proudly on your hip.
Team these animal print leggings with the matching double layer support bra by Pineapple and the crop top. Team them with your favourite pair of mid-top trainers for a touch of urban styling.
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Nike Running Filament Capri Pants
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Nike Running Filament Womens Capri Pants - Black
These running capri pants by Nike are perfect for running and in a cut-off fit they'll keep you cool during summer.
Featuring ergonomic seams, these running tights hug your body's natural contours making sure you get a personalised fit that keeps you comfortable. Dri-FIT fabric helps you keep cool and dry by wicking sweat away from the body, while the stretch detail enhances your range of motion. A wide, flat waistband with added elastication and an interior drawcord gives you a secure fit, while the back pocket is perfect for your house key.
Wear these running capri pants with a Nike high-intensity sports bra, tank top and a pair of Nike FREE trainers.
- Running capri pants by Nike
- Ergonomic seams for comfort
- Stetch in fabric for added comfort
- Dri-Fit fabric wicks sweat away from the body
- Mesh lining to gusset for enhanced breathability
- Wide, flat, elasticated waist with drawcord for better fit
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Reebok Elements Capri Pants
These Elements capri pants by Reebok are perfect for the season, keeping you cool as you workout outdoors or take part in a fitness class.
In a slim fit, these capris show off your toned pins, while French terry fabric is soft and lightweight for a comfortable wear. Side seam pockets are perfect for keeping your locker keys in and the rib detailed waist with an internal drawcord personalise the fit.
Wear these three-quarter pants with a Reebok sports bra, tank top and trainers for a coordinated workout look this season.
- Elements capri pants by Reebok
- Slim fit design
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- Side seam pockets
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- Inseam: 16.5 inches
Slazenger Lucy Three-Quarter Tights
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The Lucy three-quarter tights by Slazenger are a sleek addition to your performance wear closet this season.
In charcoal grey they are perfect for the colder months, while aqua colour pops to the hem are great to style with. The stretch in the fabric and the waistband ensure the fit is personalised and the three-quarter length makes them ideal for wearing outdoors during autumn as well as for indoor classes come the colder months.
Wear these workout tights with the Slazenger aqua Frankie vest top and a pair of trainers for a coordinated workout finish.
- Lucy three-quarter tights by Slazenger
- Elastic waistband
- Aqua hem detail
- Branding to front and hip
- Double stripe detail to thighs
Pineapple Cropped Pants
From the people behind the infamous Pineapple Dance Studios, these cropped pants by Pineapple were made for hours practicing routines in the studio.
Cotton-rich fabric ensures these pants are cool, comfy and lightweight, while the elasticated waist personalises the fit. In a crop length they give your look an effortless urban appeal, while the logo print to the side leg shows off the brand.
Team these cropped pants with a Pineapple sports bra, tank top and go-to trainers for a studio-ready style.
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- Elasticated waist
- Two side pockets
- Logo print to leg
adidas Clima Essentials 3/4 Tights
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adidas climalite® Three-Quarter Running Tights
Designed to keep you cool during intense workouts, these three-quarter running tights by adidas are perfect for summer.
Featuring climalite® technology, the fabric sweeps sweat away from the body heloping to keep you cool, dry and comfortable. With a generous stretch the fit is personalised and comfortable, while the fitted slit pocket is perfect for safely storing your gym or car key while you train.
Wear these running tights with an adidas sports bra, fitted racer back vest top and running trainers for a coordinated workout look.
Useful info:
- Running tights by adidas
- Three-quarter length
- climalite® fabric
- Soft and lightweight
- Fitted slit pocket
Converse Cuffed Fleece Pants
Fusing comfort with all-American style, these cuffed fleece pants by Converse are perfect for off-duty days.
Featuring a low rise these track pants have an elasticated drawstring waist for a super comfy wear. Fleece lined fabric ensures your warmth while your look is kept cool. An embroidered Chuck patch logo to the leg finishes your look with authentic street style edge.
Wear these track pants with a casual tee and the matching hooded sweater by Converse.
Useful info:
- Track pants by Converse
- Elasticated drawstring waist
- Fleece lined fabric
- Cuffed ankles
- Logo to leg
Pineapple Kickflare Pants
These kickflare pants by Pineapple are perfect for taking you to and from the studios this season as well as practicing your routines in too!
Made from cotton, these pants are soft, lightweight and incredibly comfortable, while the slight stretch makes them super comfy when you're practicing your steps non-stop. The contrast pink waistband folds down or can be worn up depending on what you find comfy and adds a colour pop to your look.
Team these kickflare pants with a Pineapple support bra and vest top for a laid back, super comfy studio style.
Useful info:
- Kickflare pants by Pineapple
- Loose fit style
- Contrast fold down waistband
Nike Signal T-shirt
The Nike Signal Mezzo Women's Training T-shirt is made with soft tri-blend fabric and burnout graphics for a comfortable fit and bold look during your workout. Dropped armholes offer enhanced range of motion.
- Rib scoop neck with interior taping for a comfortable, flattering fit.
- Dropped armholes for enhanced range of motion.
- Long curved hem for extra coverage.
- Screen print on front and back for style.
Converse Grey Full Zip Hooded Top
Add layers to your off-duty street style with this full zip hooded sweater by Converse.
A staple piece from an iconic sports brand, this grey marl full zip hoodie is a laid back piece that's perfect for weekend wear. Featuring a drawstring hood and front pockets it guarantees a super snug wear, while the embroidered Chuck patch to the front seals your look with authenticity for the ultimate in street style.
Wear this hoodie with Converse sweat pants and a pair of All Star pumps for a coordinated off-duty look.
Useful info:
- Hoodie by Converse
- Drawstring hood
- Zip through front
- Pockets to front
- Logo patch
adidas Three-Quarter Tights - Black
Sleek and versatile these three-quarter tights by adidas are your go-to pair for gym classes, outdoor training and yoga.
In black they're incredibly versatile and can be worn throughout the year, while the subtle pattern print adds a little detail in the right light. The super stretch fabric keeps the fit personalised and you comfortable and the three-quarter length is a cool and comfy finish.
Wear these three-quarter tights with an adidas sports bra and racer back vest top for a streamlined look. Slip on your adidas Boost trainers for plenty of cushioning and added bounce underfoot.
- Running tights by adidas
- Three-quarter length
- Subtle print detail
- Logo to leg
- Elastic waist
Nike Tight Fit Women's Leggings
These tight fit women's pants by Nike are perfect for all your workout activities from yoga to running.
In a tight fit, these pants have a leggings look that offers comfort and flatters your figure. Dri-FIT cotton fabric is designed to sweep sweat away from your body to help you stay dry and comfortable during your workouts. The construction of the waistband with a power mesh lining smoothes your silhouette, while the tilted design to the back gives a more natural fit and plenty of coverage.
Wear these slim fit pants with the Nike sports bra and pink tank top. Add a pair of colourful Nike trainers to complete your laid back look.
Useful info:
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- Dri-FIT cotton fabric
- One-piece fabric waistband
- Power mesh lining to waist
- Tilted waistband at back for more coverage
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Saying "It's time to burn the beret and bury the blue dress," Monica Lewinsky is writing for the first time about her affair in the 1990s with President Bill Clinton. Take a look at some of history's steamiest political sex scandals.
After his whereabouts were unknown for several days, South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford admitted he had affair with a woman from Argentina. Sanford resigned as chairman of the Republican Governors Association and he and his wife eventually divorced.


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With the exception of Vintage and Supplies, categories on Etsy are for handmade items. Handmade items must be created by the seller operating the Etsy shop (or a member of that shop).But there are alternatives to Etsy with more relaxed rules, like Bonanza or Artfire, and there's the option of building your own storefront with Shopify or similar.
You may not list handmade items that you (or a member of your shop) did not create. This is considered reselling and is not permitted.
There are three scenarios, outlined below, in which multiple people who know each other may use a single Etsy account...Shop Management Help: Someone helps a friend or family member in the same household or shared physical space manage their Etsy account.posted by dreamyshade at 5:41 PM on June 4, 2013
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novazembla asked: None of my genderswap answers seem quiiiiite right (possibly because they're genderswapped?) so I'm answering with who came to mind and not worrying about whether it's perfect.
All of which is to say, David Tennant.
Ha! Well I'm pleased David Tennant came to mind for you when you thought of me, but that probably just means I talk about Doctor Who too much.
- novazembla said: I think it's because in my mind you're both very cerebral and expressive.
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Friday, July 29, 2011
Art? (Photo Friday)
17 comments:
- Mary said...
Like the lone flip flop. It says so much, not sure what, but it just speaks volumes to me. Ha Ha
- July 29, 2011 6:05 AM
- Lori Skoog said...
There is art in everything...you just need to be able to see.
- July 29, 2011 6:57 AM
- Nancy @ A Rural Journal said...
I agree with Lori. If it's pleasing to the senses, then it's art. Especially if it was created by nature. :)
- July 29, 2011 7:53 AM
- TexWisGirl said...
all of the above!
- July 29, 2011 8:22 AM
- Dar said...
Art is in the eye of the beholder, as we all know and feel. Even the smallest child recognizes it. Wonderful Art you have shared. I fell in love with the barn and the water fountain...who'da thought!
- July 29, 2011 9:02 AM
- Mr. H. said...
Well I don't know too much about art but I sure do like that first picture a lot.:)
- July 29, 2011 10:30 AM
- Clint said...
I would say it is something creative and meaningful, subject to different interpretations.
- July 29, 2011 10:38 AM
- bon bon said...
i think i follow the consensus here. art is where ever you find it, as you've shown. :o)
- July 29, 2011 11:44 AM
- Patti said...
I'm drawn to art that conjures up memories for me. I love the water fountain because it reminds me of summer time when I was a kid playing at the playground near my house. I'm also partial to the egg because it makes me think about new life. All your photos are really good. I've told you before you have a good eye.
- July 29, 2011 12:23 PM
- blessings from a wildflower said...
I will take a large frameable copy of Photo #2 and hang it as you enter my home...Please..Thank You!
Seriously, you should sell copies on your site...hmmmm
- July 29, 2011 12:47 PM
- Leenie said...
I say if it communicates, reminds,summons emotion and is not just crass marketing it is art. All your photos above fit that description.
- July 29, 2011 1:56 PM
- Susan said...
Art is what appeals to each of us. Its not confined to one particular mode. Art is all around us - that's the joy of each day.
I enjoy your photos very much, especially the second one.
- July 29, 2011 6:33 PM
- Debbie said...
ditto.....i enjoyed each of these photo's.
i tend to photograph the obvious, but love it when i think outside the box. xo
- July 29, 2011 7:31 PM
- risa said...
I consider what you do as art.
- July 30, 2011 3:51 PM
- gowestferalwoman said...
beautiful..I love these photos of yours!
art reflects emotion, or a memory, or a thought - art is a reminder. I think thats why its so special ; it reminds us...
- July 30, 2011 4:41 PM
- Mimi Foxmorton said...
All and more.......
Art must stir your soul......
- July 30, 2011 4:46 PM
- Rural Revival said...
It certainly would. Great images B!
- July 31, 2011 11:49 AM


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Junior Reviews
This comedy is to this year's holiday season what Mrs. Doubtfire was to last year's, a mildly funny but utterly conventional and obvious farce.
Full Review | Original Score: C+
Lawrence Journal-World
Not one of Schwarzenegger's best
| Original Score: 2/5
New Times
To quote Last Action Hero: "Big mistake!"
| Original Score: 0/5
Cute, amusing, but never hilarious.
Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4
Cinema em Cena
A hist�ria � absurda, mas esta � uma daquelas com�dias leves que servem como bom passatempo.
| Original Score: 3/5
Bizarrely amusing and quotable.
| Original Score: 3/5
A pregnant Schwarznegger? Whose brainchild was this? A repugnantly lame and unfunny comedy.
| Original Score: 0/5
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Obviously not one of the films that cause some people to call Reitman the "king of comedy"
| Original Score: 2/5
Globe and Mail
A happy, healthy, bouncing baby of a movie.
Rolling Stone
The plot is a more fertile ground for comedy than the 'sperm milkshake' that made Schwarzenegger and Danny De Vito brothers in Reitman's Twins.
I've seen better movies, but I've certainly seen worse.
Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/5
Deseret News, Salt Lake City
While initially amusing, it gets to be an old joke fairly quickly.
Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4
Internet Reviews
[Emma Thompson] is totally wasted in this movie.
Full Review | Original Score: 1/4
Austin Chronicle
Junior is passable entertainment, but it could hardly be called fully developed.
Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/5
Washington Post
For the right audience, Junior may deliver. But there's a whole lot of pregnancy to go through first.
Junior demands more range from its leading man than he's capable of giving. The predictable result is a big-budget mess more likely to elicit groans than laughter.
Full Review | Original Score: 1.5/4
San Francisco Chronicle
As a comedy, Junior has its share of laughs -- but no more than its share.
Full Review | Original Score: 2/4
Washington Post
A fleecy romantic caper with a dusting of feminism, the picture is basically a one-joke movie successfully nursed by director Ivan Reitman.
Chicago Sun-Times
It's goofy and ridiculous and preposterous, and yet it makes you feel good, and there is something oddly heartwarming about the sight of this macho guy melting with feelings of protectiveness and maternal concern.
Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/4
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Circumcision: Cutting to the Point on Circumcision (cont.)
Studies also show a somewhat higher incidence among uncircumcised men of sexually transmitted diseases, including syphilis and human immunodeficiency virus. However, the AAP says that the data are conflicting and highly controversial since behavioral factors play a larger role in contracting STDs than the existence or absence of foreskin.
Boys who are circumcised avoid the risk of phimosis, a condition that makes foreskin retraction impossible. However, the overall risk of penile problems for uncircumcised boys is unclear. The AAP cited one study that followed 500 boys up to age 8 and found higher rates of penile problems -- typically inflammation -- in infants who were circumcised, but more problems among older boys who were not circumcised.
As for the argument that circumcision improves hygiene, "that one doesn't really hold up," says Dr. George Kaplan, a clinical professor of surgery and pediatrics at University of California at San Diego and AAP task force member. "If you're not circumcised, I think that as long as you wash your penis, that's probably fine," Dr. Kaplan says. Bathing an uncircumcised baby simply requires washing the penis with soap and water. After the foreskin becomes retractable (typically by age 5), boys can be taught to gently pull back the foreskin to clean the tip of the penis.
On the other side of the coin, circumcision also presents some clear disadvantages.
For one thing, it hurts. Doctors used to think that infants didn't feel pain like adults and that circumcision didn't require anesthetic. Not anymore. Although it's hard to know just what they're feeling, it's clear that babies who are circumcised experience temporary changes in heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation and hormone levels.
New research even shows that early exposure to pain may have long-term effects. One study found that infants who underwent circumcision without analgesics were more sensitive to pain during immunizations at four months and six months. Another found that newborns exposed to pain by circumcision or illness were more anxious about pain as children and adolescents.
If parents choose to circumcise their baby, the AAP recommends local anesthesia. Doctors can use a topical anesthetic, a dorsal penile-nerve block (injected with a needle), or a newer procedure called a subcutaneous ring block, which proved to be more effective than the other two methods in one study.
Another disadvantage of circumcision is the risk of surgical complications, although they are rare -- maybe 0.2% to 0.6%. Bleeding is the most common complication, occurring in 0.1% of circumcisions, although it's rarely bad enough to warrant a transfusion. Minor infection is the second most common problem.
Less common are complications, such as improper or excessive cutting, which can impair function. In a few instances, circumcision has resulted in loss of the penis or even death. A 1-month-old infant in Cleveland, Ohio, died last year from anesthesia complications as doctors were repairing his circumcision.
It's also more expensive. About 1.2 million newborn males are circumcised annually at a cost of $150 million to $270 million. An individual circumcision can range from $225 to $500.
Opponents of circumcision also claim that the procedure desensitizes the penis and decreases sexual pleasure. That's because the foreskin, which makes up about half the skin of the penis, contains highly sensitive nerve endings.
No studies have been done to back those claims, although some men who were circumcised as adults reportedly say that sensitivity decreased significantly. On the other hand, one study found that circumcised men remained sexually active longer.
Parents Sound Off
For Hugh and Kalei Damon, of Newport Beach, Calif., the decision to circumcise Cole, now 14 months, came down to conformity. Not only is Hugh Damon circumcised, but he's banking on the fact that most boys Cole's age will be, too.
"I remember growing up seeing my dad naked and his looked the same as mine. I just felt psychologically, if it didn't there might be questions why," says Damon. "Mostly, I just didn't want him to feel different in the locker room or from me."
Religious tradition was the determining factor for Doug Gertner and Maggie Miller, of Denver, Colo. Just as Gertner's own Jewish ritual ceremony connected him to his ancestors and heritage, so too would his son's. Jordan is now 1.
"It was a powerful, beautiful event, and the community went out of its way to be there and support him as he went through this rite of passage," says Gertner. "Hopefully he'll appreciate that anything I did to him was chosen thoughtfully, and not just pain inflicted."
However, some Jews are among those questioning the ancient ritual. Michael Kimmel and Amy Aronson of Brooklyn, N.Y., came up with a creative alternative. They found a mohel, who performs ritual circumcisions, to perform the ceremony -- without the circumcision.
"We discovered that there is a long tradition of opposition to circumcision within the Jewish community, mostly from women," Kimmel says. "Circumcision is wrong and cruel and medically unnecessary, but we didn't want the occasion of his birth to go unmarked or to feel that to our family he wasn't being brought in as a Jew."
They ended up having the naming ceremony and communal gathering but replaced the traditional circumcision with another common ritual among desert cultures they discovered after doing some research: They welcomed Zachary into their home by washing his feet. "In the end, the family, even our fathers, felt OK with that."
Pain was the deciding factor for Sherman and Wilcox in choosing not to circumcise their son Alex. They talked about all the ramifications, including what it might do to his sex life. Indeed, one survey indicated American women prefer a circumcised penis by a margin of 3 to 1.
Sherman admits he was concerned how a future girlfriend might react to his son's uncircumcised penis. His ultimate answer? "If she's never seen one before, she's going to freak out anyway, and if she's already seen a lot of them, she'll probably appreciate the diversity."©1996-2005 WebMD Inc. All rights reserved.
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Matsushita Battery has made a prototype for fuel cell use in laptops and demonstrated it at CES 2006. In this demo, they had a fuel cell mounted on a laptop computer (a custom built one by Matsushita Electric known as "Let's note T4″).
The prototype was able to run for 20 hours continuously by using 200 cc of fuel. The fuel cell uses methanol with a concentration of approximately 100%. The fuel is diluted outside of the cell before use.
The fuel cell has been able to produce an average of 13 watts and up to a max of 20 watts.
Obviously, this is just a prototype and a lot of work need sto be done. Matushita plans on having the product commercially available by 2010.
Imagine your laptop running for 20 hours off one battery. Not bad.
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Rob Blog: All About Definition
Using the beauty blender, I applied Tom Ford foundation in Caramel and blended into the skin and a fair amount of YSL powder to set the makeup. I used a small brow brush with the deep brown powder powder by Anastasia and swept little hair like lines through the brow, creating a stronger less subtle look.
For this Makeup look, we wanted more definition for the eyes. On the lids, I used Tom Ford's cognac sable eyeshadow palette. A few medium individual lashes from Kardashian Beauty and a coat of Out To There mascara in black. Using a small contour brush, I applied only the darkest color to the hollows of the cheeks then using a blush brush I applied only the lightest color to the top of the cheekbone for a more sculpted look.
For the pretty pout, I used two coats Charlotte Tilbury's Lipstick in Nude Kate.
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The category is "Self-Driving Cars". In what way does the operator need to get special training? Unless the technologies are inherently unsafe (i.e., they'll fail without warning, requiring an operator to jump in and take over), the training required will be "Sit back and let the car do the work".
Congratulations Fed.Gov, you've just made one of the stupidest policy recommendations ever.
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Rugby Stars Camp is a holiday based programme for children aged 5-14. The camps will involve the children in fun games and activities aimed to develop their core sporting skills and help to build their confidence.
The camps are designed to increase not only children's rugby skills but to promote social, personal and team skills. As a reward at the end of the camps a player from the Welsh national squad will attend at the end of each camp. The Player will be available for signing autographs and children will be able to have their photo taken with the Player.
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Product review: Korean radish kimchi by Sinto Gourmet! »
This is the second combination product review and International Vegan MoFo entry starring local vegan kimchi!
As I said yesterday, Sinto Gourmet makes three kinds of kimchi, which I sampled at the Eat Real Fest in Oakland last month. Because they are all amazing and I am not insane, I bought giant jars of the spicy napa cabbage and the spicy radish varieties on the spot.
This is a bowl of spicy radish. It is even spicier than the napa cabbage, and crunchier, because it's mostly radish rather than thinner, leafier napa cabbage. It will still stink up your kitchen (or wherever you eat it) with its glorious aroma, and it burns all the way from lips to tum. But don't worry, the fermentation is good for your gut, and makes the jar last forever in the fridge.
Sinto is a local company, and all their kimchi products are vegan and gluten-free (as opposed to traditional kimchi, which is often made with shrimp or fish sauce).
If you love spicy, crunchy, slightly stinky things, I strongly suggest you buy some Sinto Gourmet kimchi.
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Chocolate Pancakes & a History of Sweetheart Candies
Delicious links for 2.10.2011
Sweet treats for Valentine's, and an interesting piece from the Smithsonian on the history of those little conversation hearts.
• Life is Like a Stack of Chocolate Pancakes. - At 5 second rule.
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• The History of Sweetheart Candies at the Smithsonian Magazine (via).
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so funny you just posted this, I was having such a difficult time figuring out what to make/give to friends for valentine's day. You thought of Macarons 5 minutes after I did and lucky for me, you had the recipe link, thank goodness!
I guess great minds think alike!
We also made Sweethearts inspired macarons for Valentine's day. Check them out at www.TheLastTouchBakery.com
that stack of pancakes looks SOOOOOOOO good!! <3


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I just got through reading Carl Wilson's Let's Talk About Love: A Journey to the End of Taste, which was suggested quite a while ago by Conscientious in his post on A Photo Editor's post on our post on a Salon post about "unliterary" and "literary" audiences. (Circularity, thy name is blogs.)
It's a genuinely fascinating read — much more so than I would have guessed, since I have relatively little interest in music to begin with, and no interest at all in Celine Dion. What I was expecting is an attempt to make sense of "low" tastes from the perspective of "elite" taste. And the book certainly does deliver that. But what is also there, and what is even more interesting, is how thoroughly the book grounds its explanation of Celine Dion in class and ethnicity.
Part of this is going into Dion's background, and into the demographics of her listeners — in essence, there are aspects of her music that would seem appropriate to US audiences in a black musician or in a country singer, but which can seem out of place in a musician hailing from the "null set" of Quebec, even though they're present in Dion for much the same reasons.
But the second and even more interesting part is his discussion of schmaltz, which he identifies as more or less constituting Dion's musical genre. Schmaltz, Wilson explains, has its roots in the contributions of immigrants to American music and theater (e.g., Irish nostalgia, Italian operatic melodrama), and derives its perishability in part from the process of assimilation.
Remember that "white" is a moving target: ethnic groups such as the Irish, Italians, Jews, Poles, Portuguese, fancophones, etcetera, eventually became "white," but initially, to their British-descended neighbors, they were not. A genealogy of American schmaltz would probably track neither-black-nor-white cultures through decades of semi-assimilation. (p. 54)
Schmaltz…is never purely escapist: it is not just cathartic but socially reinforcing, a vicarious exposure to both the grandest rewards of adhering to norms and their necessary price. This makes it especially vulnerable to becoming dated: the outer boundaries of extreme conformity, of uncontroversial public ecstasy and despair, are ever-mobile. Schmaltz is an unprivate portrait of how private feeling is currently conceived, which social change can pitilessly revise. And then it becomes shameful, the way elites of the late nineteenth century felt when they wondered what their poor ignorant forebears ever heard in light Italian opera. Likewise, as a specialization of liminal immigrants in America, it can become a holdover from a time "before we were white," perhaps dotingly memorialized, but embarrassing head-on. (p. 61)
Wilson also discusses the increasingly bifurcated musical production and consumption of the upper and lower classes in the US, starting from a comparatively mixed/unified cultural landscape and ending in one where there are sharp divisions between what people of different classes are expected to know and enjoy:
Through most of [the 19th century] opera was popular music too, sung on the same programs as parlor songs and beloved among both high and low economic classes in English translation…Operatic songs, full of melodrama and romance, were sung alongside parlor songs at home and parlor songs would be dropped into productions of operas (often when rowdily participatory nineteenth-century audiences yelled out for them). Swedish soprano Jenny Lind's first mid-century American tour, sponsored by P. T. Barnum, was perhaps the first "blockbuster" event in American pop culture, and Lind would sing "Yankee Doodle Dandy" between Mozart and hymns…The same held true for passages of Shakespeare, another popular nineteenth-century commodity. It was only in the later 1800s that a consolidating upper class became wealthy and populous enough to shut out popular treatments of classics in the name of "culture" and "standards," by building ritzy exclusive opera houses, condemning English translations, and turning against "light" Italian opera in favor of "high" German opera. This brought to an end the mixed programs of Shakespeare, opera, melodrama, parlor song, comedy, freak shows and acrobats typical of the earlier nineteenth-century stage. As Walt Whitman, an enormous Italian-opera fan, put it in 1871's Democratic Vistas, with "this word Culture, or what it has come to represent, we find ourselves abruptly in close quarters with the enemy," meaning the snobs and aristocrats of old Europe. (p. 56)
As Wilson explains, Dion "aspires to the highbrow culture of a half-century ago," in terms both of musical styling and of symbols used in her performances. And the tacky, schmaltzy nature of her music, its datedness, is not just about being out of sync with better contemporaneous music — it has ethnic and socio-economic implications. Wilson attributes Dion's polarizing tendency to the fact that she taps into this kind of "before we were white" schmaltz material without appearing to middle American listeners as an ethnic performer. That pastward orientation is also in a sense a democratic orientation — although not necessarily a progressive or positive one: "[Dion] stinks of democracy, mingled with the odors of designer perfumes and of dollars, Euros, and yen."
I have a hard time not jumping from this to photography — but I also have a hard time pinning down on exactly what terms to set up the comparison. Photography differs substantially from music in terms of its age as a medium and how its producers and audiences think about themselves. And while race and ethnicity certainly have their own (sometimes complex) histories in photography, they're not really analogous to what Wilson is describing about the history of music.
What does stand out for me is the association of perceived illegitimacy with historical displacement/datedness, and the increasing isolation and class-segregation of production and consumption. These things are certainly hallmarks of photography over the last half-century or longer. (And of course photography has always been a medium defined by anxiety regarding novelty and originality.)
And I suppose these things might go some way toward explaining why I (as something of a class outsider or outlier) tend to gravitate toward photography of the past — up to around 60's and 70's, about a half century ago. The ease of my appreciation diminishes as art photography is fully adopted into the academic world and as the production and consumption of art photography becomes more and more the province of the rich.
Now, I usually chalk this up to my near-total lack of formal training of any kind touching on art — which is certainly not wrong, but maybe it's not complete either. Quite possibly I'm drawn to photography's past not just because I never got an introductory course on it, but because I relate to some aspects of the medium better before it was "white."
I suppose that begs the question, since we're on an analogy to Wilson's Dion, whether I am drawn to photographic schmaltz. It's not a taste I would probably have thought of myself as having, and I've been pretty harsh in the past on photographic "porn" or what @vossbrink identifies as "kitsch," which overlaps pretty well with Wilson's definition of schmaltz.
But I wonder if what Wilson has to say about schmaltz doesn't bear somewhat on my feelings about Roy DeCarava — especially in contrast to my feelings about certain other examples of well-known documentary photographs. I'm thinking particularly of how Wilson frames the opposition of schmaltz to irony:
…songwriter Stephin Merritt argued that "catharsis in art is always embarrassing." It's a common belief, though seldom so drolly expressed. He was partly drawing on Bertolt Brecht, who held that the purgative release of catharsis can defuse social criticism. But like many of us, Merritt transposed that political caveat to a personal one, a matter of style. His enjoyment, he claimed only half-joshingly, depends on having the embarrassment built into the art, as irony, which allows him to register emotion without the shameful loss of self-control involved in feeling it. (p. 130)
While it would be completely unfair to imply that there is anything at all unsophisticated about DeCarava (quite the contrary!), there isn't a surplus of irony in his photographs, and certainly no attempt to defuse or diminish or sanitize their emotional intensity — and no attempt to provide either DeCarava or the viewer with any kind of safe distance. And those are the most powerful and important American photographs I've ever seen.
Of course, as justly as I can point to DeCarava's work as offering catharsis which need seek no refuge in irony, it's still obviously a bit of an evasion on my part. In no sense would it be fair to point to his work as "schmaltz."
No, if we were going to pursue an analogy to Wilson's Celine Dion, we'd really have to go for it, wouldn't we? Really, if we were being honest, we'd have no choice but to go full Geddes. And I simply, honestly do not have it in me to do that. At least, not this week.
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Earlier today, Rob Haggart at A Photo Editor put up a nice post referencing Laura Miller's "Why We Love Bad Writing," and the post I made in January applying one of Miller's observations to the world of photography. (Okay, to fairly represent the chain of citation, the observation originally belonged to CS Lewis.)
Rob is optimistic about the possibilities for building bridges between the realms of what I referred to as "literary" and "unliterary" photography. He writes,
…There's a lot that can be done to create bridges across the chasm and I wanted to point this out to photo editors, because I've been in those arguments about photography with editors where factual trumps sophisticated, but I've never thought to turn it on them with a literary example. The two articles I've linked provide plenty of ammo to do that. I've always believed the only way to engage readers is to challenge them. High dollar advertising will always prefer engaged readers over hits.
Which is heartening. It's easy for someone like me (i.e., a filthy hippie) to think of market forces as intrinsically inimical to virtue, but it's good to remember that that's not actually the only way for things to play out.
As a result of Rob's post, we got a bunch of new eyes looking at 1/125 (welcome, folks!), and there are some meaty new comments both here and on the post at A Photo Editor.
I particularly liked this one, from Moya McAllister:
If challenging a reader literally requires a dictionary or a master's degree, that's one thing. But I truly believe that all viewers, regardless of education, respond viscerally to images. They may not notice "bad photography" if the content is there but they recognize good photography when they see it. A good or even great photograph can convey bigger concepts behind the story or a theme that reaches the reader on a different level than the text. Therefore, the response to the story is more complex and engaging.
I absolutely agree, and I think it's important to try (where possible) to separate out the question of quality from the question of qualification. Doubly so because making qualifications or resources a prerequisite for the appreciation of "good" photography is virtually the same thing as equating good taste and judgment with socio-economic class, which I consider to be a serious error.
That being said, I would still say that there is a substantial amount of photography in the world which possesses a greatness that will be entirely non-obvious to a lay observer. But I would agree that an attentive, patient viewer (even if untrained and unpracticed) will be able to see that there is something important there and will probably be able to hazard a guess as to what it might be. (This is the process by which I have come to appreciate most of the photographs and photographers I like.)
But in order for that to happen, the person must first suspect or be persuaded that there is good reason to be attentive and to spend some time in careful looking at the photograph. And once they have caught on to the presence of that something, they will probably be able to gain a deeper appreciation of it by spending further time learning about why the photograph was made and in what context (historical, social, critical, etc.) it was made. In photography, we need more places where people can get that kind of initial nudge, and more places that help them figure out where to learn more about what they've seen.
I also like this comment by Juanita:
My take on the good vs. bad photography debate is directed at those who are framing what is available to the public. The army of museum and gallery gatekeepers and curators; the stable of photo reviewers and editors; the crowds of print and online media tastemakers. It's their version of what's 'good' and 'bad' that informs what we get to see and what gets picked up as cool or thought provoking.
I'm tired of the sameness of it all: e.g. the legions of photographers pursuing constructed reality, the poseurs trying to put out their version of "conceptual" photography— just look at "500 Photographers" and tell me it isn't 90% the same. But of course it all looks the same, because Pieter Wisse is reading the zeitgeist through his lens of what young, new, edgy (dare I insert the word "good" here???) photography currently is, and that's what is being highlighted.
It's not my aim to throw sticks and stones at artists… Everyone is on their own journey when they pick up that camera–including me. I want to make a dent in "da Machine;" hope that nuance comes through in this post.
This is extremely important. The task of bridging the gap is one that has to be pursued by people who put work from various photographers in front of the eyeballs of viewers.
I think is something I was insufficiently clear on in my original post. I wrote, "To provide opportunities for everyday people to expand and improve their photographic tastes without making them feel like they are being sold something they have no use for at a price they do not wish to pay is one of the more important frontiers in photography at the moment," which I think some folks took to mean that I thought certain photographers need to make work more inviting to unfamiliar audiences.
That's not what I meant at all; what I was referring to is a deep and largely unmet need for venues (publications, websites, blogs, physical installations, retailers, etc.) which operate in the space between the "literary" and "unliterary" communities in photography.
I should also probably say why I keep referring to "literary" and "unliterary", instead of using terms like "good" and "bad." I do this because the issue is not one of absolute quality, but of different and potentially conflicting contexts for evaluating quality.
"Literary" does not simply mean "better" — it denotes something more specific and less value-laden: it means you have to really read it, and that reading it is rewarding. An "unliterary" work is not necessarily bad, but it does not require or reward deep scrutiny. What you need from it you can get casually, without effort or preparation. (There are many, many photographs that are deeply "literary" that I also regard as total wastes of time.)
What worries me about photography is not that there is too much unliterary work, or too little literary work, but that people are too likely to only know and enjoy one kind or the other. That's why I say that creating venues for breaking down that dichotomy is a major frontier in photography right now.
You know, I will often say, "I like this image." And Indrani will say, "Well, what is it that you like about it?" And my answer will be, "Well, I just like it." That's an egotistical perspective, and she points out that it really doesn't matter what you yourself like. It's important to analyze who you're trying to reach with the image.
— Markus Klinko, in Pop Photo, via A Photo Editor
When I read this quotation, my initial reaction was, "Yes! That's very much a problem I've been mulling over lately."
Then I opened up the source link, and my reaction at that point was somewhat similar to the first commenter on the post at A Photo Editor.
Then I thought it about some more, and thought about the fact that, yes, A Photo Editor had decided to post it, and obviously thought it was still worth posting and worth reading.
My conclusion than was that I still rather like the quote (as I like any piece of writing that quickly summarizes a big amorphous problem). Still, it does lose a lot of its interest for me when it becomes clear that the underlying message is not "It's hard to articulate the nature and limits of aesthetic virtue in photography," but rather, "Don't photograph hot chicks for straight dudes, photograph them for women and gay dudes."
Or, more accurately, the kind of interest it has changes.
It's your creativity. It's what sets you apart from every other photographer; it's the distinguishing value that is added to any great image you create. Without it, you could be replaced by a machine.
— Carolyn Potts, via A Photo Editor
I've seen a lot of statements like this lately. By which I do not mean there is necessarily a sudden upsurge in this sentiment out in the world; I just mean I am seeing more of it. (One of the places I've recently encountered discussion of "creative" photography was a 50's-era essay by Berenice Abbott.)
I have to say, I do not agree. I think the most important qualities of a photographer are the most important qualities of an observer, and creativity would number fairly low on the list of important qualities of an observer.
Like good writing, good photography is primarily distinguished by clear and concise description. Of course this does not mean mere mechanical reproduction of the subject (although it does entail just that) — each photographer's perception and judgment are peculiar to him or her and highly personal.
The difference between a good photograph and a bad photograph is not generally that the good photograph is more creative, but that the good photograph is based on a clearer perception and superior insight. The best photographers see more clearly and the best photographs enable us to share in that clear seeing.
Often the worst photographs are the most "creative" — because they bear the heavy-handed mark of the photographer as creator, as sculptor, piling bravura technique onto an uninteresting subject or an uninteresting portrayal of an interesting subject in order to redeem them.
Of course, in saying this, I am revealing a certain bias of my own. The quotation above is from the ASMP — in other words, it is meant largely for advertising photographers — and advertising photography tends to be more unavoidably concept-driven and thus "creative." This is a type of photography I find comparatively tedious.
So, it is perhaps unfair of me to criticize Potts's advice; I do, however, think that it should be confined to its proper domain…