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Its now time to audition for IN ABSENCE! Simply start by downloading the character descriptions + script sides from the link below:
IN ABSENCE SIDES (click it)
After you've downloaded them, choose a character of your liking, memorize or read the lines straight from the script and video tape yourself performing the dialogue. Once you've filmed your audition, upload it to Youtube or Vimeo, and send us the link to: firstname.lastname@example.com with the subject being your character name + Audition.
So for example, Subject: Lucas West Audition
In the body of your email please also include your NAME, AGE, EMAIL, PHONE NUMBER, and let us know if you're a member of SAG or not.
Feel free to add any demo reels, headshots, or resumes with your email as well. We will be accepting auditions until JUNE 11. Good luck!
Want to be a part of the ensemble cast for IN ABSENCE? From May 28 - June 11 we will be accepting Video Auditions submitted to us via email. Simply film your audition, put it on Youtube, and email us the link. Its as simple as that!
All available character sides and casting email will be posted on May 28 on this site. This film will be SAG Ultra-Low, anyone can audition. Please note, we cannot provide accommodations or transportation if those selected for the cast reside far away from our filming locations.
The majority of the film will be shot in Cleveland, Ohio and a small portion of it in New York City, New York (NY expenses will be paid for) - check back for more info!
Filming is scheduled for July 30 to August 21.
The journey begins. Join us!
The third feature film from director Conrad Faraj. "IN ABSENCE" follows the story of Lucas West, a lonely 20-something living a routined life in upstate New York. In an unexpected moment Lucas saves a drowning girl named Emmy Cohen and the two form an unusual relationship - until one day fate strikes against them, and a terrible crime forces the couple to run away into the woods to start a new life as outlaws. As the story progresses things begin to appear a little strange. Lucas must determine whether the life he is living is merely an illusion, or if its a structured memory slowly falling apart with every move he makes. To be shot on location in CLEVELAND, OHIO & NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK on the RED EPIC camera with ZEISS PRIME lenses.
The producers of "THE WIND IS WATCHING" and "YOUNG HARVEST" bring you "IN ABSENCE" the fourth feature film produced by Conrad Studios slated for 2013. Conrad Faraj, a young independent filmmaker from Cleveland, will helm the directorial responsibilities, with Chris Langer, Graham Haas, and Greg Kraus, a highly recognized and skilled team of cinematographers on board to create an aesthetically pleasing and visually stunning look to the film. Other notable members of the team include composer/conductor Todd Maki, Matthew Ward (director of Young Harvest), and Cleveland-personality Steven "Sugar" Farris.
Our goal for "IN ABSENCE" is to enter the In Competition selection at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. From Day 1 that has been our mission, and we hope to create a dramatic piece that is worthy of such a notable achievement. "IN ABSENCE" will present a variety of themes that deal with the cause and effect of human interactions. It will focus on each character's interpretation of a normal life and how they differ in feelings and ideas - yet they are all connected as one, by a power beyond our reason.
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My living room is kind of octagon shaped. It has three walls of windows that have a great view of woods and a lake. It also has a two sided fireplace that separates it from the dining area. Please help me arranging this room.
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My beautiful students threw me a surprise birthday party.
"I wanted to travel, I wanted to learn skills that would be useful for the rest of my life, I wanted to use my undergraduate degree and improve my chances of getting into graduate school. I also wanted help paying for graduate school. Peace Corps just seemed like the perfect fit for me and it turns out it was the smartest decision I have ever made for myself in my life."-
University of Colorado Boulder alumnus and Peace Corps/Swaziland Volunteer Andrew Warren Nute
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This is Joanna, one of our favorite students. She works insanely hard at the things she wants to accomplish. She wants to be an English translator when she graduates, and she's also a student assistant in our department.
Last night she came over and taught me how to cook some simple, traditional Sichuan dishes.
Someone once mistakenly taught her that Americans say "howdy!" after they finish eating. The first time she did this, we had to gently explain that this isn't quite true. But it's blossomed into a running joke for us. When we finished our meal, she sat back, rubbed her stomach and proclaimed "Howdy!"
It was the perfect sentiment!
Kids Health camp in Baknou… an exciting non-disaster=peace corps success.
Red-nosed reindeer spotted in Guyana classroom!
Peace Corps Volunteer Ashley Borree recently shared a little holiday spirit with us in these photos:
These were taken at my school's annual Festival of Carols. Every grade performed a Christmas carol in which they sang and danced. Pictured are some of my grade 6 students. We performed 'Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer' so they all received red Rudolph noses. Then, of course, at the end of the show the students from all the other grades wanted red noses too. By the end of the day there was an entire school of reindeer running around!
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In my Oral English speaking and listening class we spent about a month "traveling" to different places in America. We discussed the culture and lifestyles of New York, Florida, Washington D.C. and California. All of which are places my students hope to get the chance to visit one day. While we were discussing California, I decided it would be a good idea to discuss my version of "Environmental Get Down "aka how can we environmentally make the world a better place. I talked about California as a green state and we discussed 5-6 ways we could help the environment. This of course involved me tell my students they should "eat less meat" because cows "fart and burp" methane gases. This turned into to a big laugh, because most people in China think its unhealthy to not eat meat, and because I was in front of a group of 30 students explaining the English words "fart" and "burp" furthering my students ideas that I'm "extremely weird but they love me." By the end of the lesson I had my students choose one topic that they thought was most interesting and had them create Be Green Comics. The next class they shared the stories they created, all of which turned out fantastic and really interesting. They all loved it so much that next semester I'm going to be doing an "Adventure club" secondary product. This will involve me and some students hiking around different areas of Chongqing and discussing different ways we can help the environment, and maybe even planting some flowers and trees along the way. Check the pictures for the final results 😍
The LAWRA YOUNGSTERS ASSOCIATION is an organization open to boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 24. The objectives of the Association are to educate youth, improve the community, train youth to become future leaders, to sensitize the youth against diseases such as HIV/AIDS, to organize HIV/AIDS clubs in various schools and to reduce the stigma against HIV/AIDS.
Marching is a long-standing tradition in Ghana since 1957 when Ghana gained its independence. Schools and community service organizations organize their students and members to spiff up in bright new uniforms and freshly polished shoes for competitive marching. The Lawra Youngsters prepared a banner especially for this occasion with the motto "Save Lives - Be Responsible."
Peace Corps Agriculture Volunteer Janette Ambauen
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Peace Corps Volunteer Tiffany Saria works with Grassroot Soccer in Zambia, using soccer to teach HIV-prevention. She uses innovative curriculum, games and soccer activities to education youth about HIV transmissions and life skills.
The photo was taken in South Africa at a school where Peace Corps Volunteers and their counterparts had their permagarden training. People were encouraged to design plots in different shapes to get young people interested in gardening and to use as a teaching aid.
In this one in particular, a message about HIV/AIDS is communicated, that we need vegetables to feed HIV/AIDS infected and affected.
Peace Corps Education Volunteer Malope Malapane
Fighting AIDS with Art
I served in Peace Corps Mozambique from September 2007- November 2009. During my time, I started a community art group within the secondary school, as a branch of JOMA (a Portuguese acronym for "Youth for Change and Action"). JOMA is a nationwide youth development organization started by Peace Corps Volunteers that uses communication mediums at the local level to promote healthy behavior among Mozambican youth, with a mission of social change.
My group in Monapo, Mozambique created over 5 murals in our community to promote awareness and prevention of HIV/AIDS. This photo is with Momade Abdul, the group leader, helping create a mural in our local market named, "The fight with AIDS starts with us."
Peace Corps Education Volunteer Nia Chauvin
Students Reading the Truth and Myths About HIV/AIDS
At my primary school in Burkina Faso, I collaborated with the teachers to teach the oldest grade level about the myths and the truth about HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and stigma. In the photo students are reading a hand-out before we began the activity.
Peace Corps Health Volunteer Bridget Roby
Fatima's Gift
A student in Morocco holds some of the ribbons that were distributed during a local music festival. Volunteers, a Moroccan HIV/AIDS organization, and local high school students conducted outreach and HIV testing.
Taken by Peace Corps Volunteer Molly Green
These photos were taken on May 20, 2011 at the HIV/Aids candlelight memorial in Ukraine. Students of all ages participated in a candlelight walk, quizzes focused on prevention and stigma reduction, behavior pledges, and presented interpretive dance, song and readings. The evening ended with an outdoor disco in what is now an annual event.
Peace Corps Community Development Volunteer Victoria Lamb
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Thursday, 19 June 2014
Sunday, 23 March 2014
Avondale markets x Hall of Fame
So we finally got to shoot last Sunday. The weatherman said rain from midday but he tends to be wrong on most occassions. We were all running a bit late and the clouds started to set but we did around 6 hours of shooting at three different locations and the sun showed out not be outshone by us.
Our Sunday Misfits model was the lovely Pipiana who had the knack of doing outfit changes in the car with very low visibility. That worked out great for the location shoots as public toilets were scarce. Remind me if this is a Len Brown issue... I had to use Amber and her pregnant state to try and convince cleaners to get me in to buildings so I could pee. It actually worked. Stoked!
We got to Avondale markets as our first location – meeting point at Mr. Whippy. We met Brendan and Reese. Brendan is a street photographer and a member of TMD crew. He's done a lot of work and is present at a lot of street art events. We were very excited to work with him on this! We chatted about cameras and films and exchanged stories about instant film. Prior to using the mini 90, I had been investigating the prospect of using the impossible project film which he said was super sensitive and it's real expensive. Glad I chose this path. Haha. He brought along his friend Reese who is also a photographer. He only shoots on film and he's been documenting the Avondale markets for years. He's working on publishing but for now, it's still ongoing.
We moved around the markets a lot finding spaces that could accommodate us, chatting to people that were happy to oblige in giving us a bit of their stall space and having general chats. I had my fuji mini 90 as usual so I could document the day. The looks we were receiving were equally as curious as the looks we were throwing back at the really interesting people that were there at the markets. Singh was sitting at the entrance of the markets which reminded me of the time I went to walmart where they actually hire people just to greet you as you walk in. Imagine the hard amerrrican accent with rolls of the 'R' saying 'welcome to Walmarrrrrt'. I walked over to him and he smiled as I approached. I asked him if I could take a photo and he was more than happy to. I have a feeling he's done it before. Such a pro. I asked for his name and shook his hand and he asked me why I had an Indian name. We didn't chat for long but he gave me the confidence that I probably could keep going with this.
I walked back to the crew and Pip shared her idea of taking photos of people. We looked around and both zoned in on this personality across the park. We would later meet this person again and get to know her as Moe and she would exclaim to be the first tranny to rock Sunday Misfits. I was glad to meet her. She joined us for a few photos and at first when I took the instax of her, she was shy and covered her face but Pip is great with people. She spoke to Moe and gave her ease that allowed us to photograph her more and more and more.
We walked over the grandstand and found the preaching christians. They made me anxious. They always do. As if judgement day was right there and then and every little lie I told in my life from when I lied about throwing my moms carpet away when our dog shit on it to the lie I said that I was a christian to her so she wouldnt hate me would come before me and send me away. We took some photos around their Jesus camp. Some dude was singing praises and dire warnings of repentance. There were signs everywhere and I built up enough courage to walk towards them so I could ask for a photo only to turn around cowering. Amber laughed. I said I couldn't do it cos she could see I am a sinner. I would eventually get a photo of her after we moved to the next part of the avondale markets. She wasnt as scary as I built her up to be. She smiled and said yes and when I asked her to carry the repent now sign she said 'no, this is my sign' and picked up the believe in jesus sign. I walked away so pleased with myself.
The community there was so uplifting. It was so easy to start conversations, shake hands, and walk away. I wonder why I couldn't apply that in my everyday life and why it's so nerve wracking.
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Labels: Avondale Markets, Fuji, Hall of fame, Mini 90, Pip, Reese, Route 52, Sunday Misfits
Saturday, 15 March 2014
Madamoiselle C x CR
She said that it's better to be told you are beautiful than to be asked what you're wearing....
The first words on this post is what I could remember of what she said in a few of the times she was asked about fashion. She said that fashion should be more than the clothing. It should be about the person, and so the beauty should lie within yourself rather than the clothing. Don't you love that?
The French Film Festival is on at the moment and I managed to catch the last screening of Madamoiselle C, which is about the infamous Carine Roitfield - the ex-editor-in-chief of French Vogue. Her intrinsic style of a liberal yet feminine sexiness as French fashion implies with the lingerie, the high slits on skirts, thigh high boots, the exposed décolletage showing just enough to be sassy but still staying classy. She is Carine Roitfield.
The film introduces us to her world, similarly to the September Issue with Anna Wintour. We follow her around and she talks to us in intimate ways, more intimate than Anna Wintour I felt. The film shows Carine step out of Vogue into creating a self titled fashion book simply called 'C.R.' - where magazine meets book. We see the shoots for the book, the figures behind the scenes, the shows she attends and we learn a little bit more about her as a person, a mother, and a partner, and what motivates her.
Carine Roitfield showed me a very human side which I loved. At one point, she was teary when speaking about her family and family to us is very important. The film depicts her love for her family in a very sensitive and comprehensible way which is attainable for every woman unlike some of the glamour spreads she styles.
She said fashion is a dream , it is a dream for most aspiring designers, stylists, editors, and artists but even at the height of flashing images of all the beautiful and powerful people that she is associated with, she is admired for her respect for all people in her life from her driver to the her senior fashion editor of her magazine. You see this throughout as we watch her rapport with everyone that appeared on the film.
There are a lot of cameos from Karl Lagerfield to Alexander Wang to Ricardo Tisci to Versace to Lara Stone to Kate Upton to DVF to Tom Ford who introduces the lead into how the world of R&B participates in the world of Fashion followed by cameos by Cassie Ventura, P Diddy, Beyonce, Alicia Keys and many more!
Fashion is a dream. It is much so for us. We're daydreamers. We will forever be daydreamers but we want to create a dream that we can participate in. We want to create images that are beautiful, desirable, inspirational and attainable. We aspire to be artists of our own craft whether we are styling Sunday Misfits collections or styling other shoots. We want to exist beyond clothing and we want to empower through the images we create with other artists as well. And both are just as enjoyable as each other.
Today, we were supposed to do a shoot with a photographer called Brendan Kitto but it was postponed because of Cyclone Lusi but don't worry we've got it sussed so stay tuned as we continue this journey with you. I've linked his blog so you can see the amazing photos he's taken. He's an incredible street photographer and we are very excited to create with him. Don't go away. We'll be back.
Merci et A tout a l'heure mes amis x
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Monday, 10 March 2014
@Peace x The Plutanian Symphony
Last week, we had the pleasure of attending a screening for the upcoming @peace album. I had no expectations coming in only to come out expecting more from artists and shows that I am to see. After a while, there gets to a point when the same drink and the same party gets to a point of no return - by that I mean not returning to the same pattern. I had been staying home lots and this was my first outing in a while so the thought of this kind of interaction made me excited but anxious at the same time.
The night approached and I was attending with my two best guy mates – Ty and Fil. I could kung fu chop my way through any social anxiety with these two.
Young Gifted & Broke is an eclectic bunch of artists. Talented in craft. Brawn in brand. A representation of the growing creative ethos we seeing more of here locally and this was a step into a new frontier, if not for them then for myself anyway.
We arrive greeted by familiar faces and how better to enjoy a night than with friends and family. I knew there were family members because they were oh not so slyly taking photos of everyone. So cute. Parents oh so proud. About an hour and half after the besos and manos, we were ushered in to the stardome. It's so much smaller than what I remembered it to be which is strange because I really didn't grow much more from adolescence. What ensued was like an out of body experience except on a cosmic level.
It was intense – the sounds were loud and the moving constellations, planets and universes were hypnotizing. I was a voyeur looking through a continuous kaleidoscope with sense of sight and sense of hearing heightened. Like a kaleidescope, the album mirrored the sights projected onto the dome forming new images revolving and circling and transforming. It was such a new experience for me and it was thrilling and captivating and left quite an impression. It left me a bit dizzy too I have to say. I'm very weak when it comes to physical orientation. I always get car sick and I have to watch 3D in an empty stomach. I puked after watching Chronicles in3D. uhh..
I can't talk too much on the album because I haven't had a proper listen but from what I do remember from the preview is that there were a lot of new sounds. El Truento's production is something sort of like what it would sound like just before a big bang or right after. I don't know how to describe it but his experimentation is bold. Whenever I would get lost in these new sounds, I could always hear Brandon coming through with the keys or the drums.. he would always play just enough to bring me back to earth. Layers of melodies and verses were like a trip too, like you were curated through their thought patterns.
Make sure you to check it out! More details here!
Just after the screening I managed to catch some instax shots of the 4/5 as Dicky was only there in spirit. By the way, Dicky is alive. He favorited a tweet. Haha.
I got this dope ass Fuji instax mini 90 and finally learnt how to use the double exposure.
|The cuties L-R: Waiata, Babz & Eliza x
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Monday, 17 February 2014
sII.2014 x Sunday Misfits
Hi guys! Sorry for the delay in posting. It's been a hectic year of ups and downs and we couldn't be happier. It's definitely an experience that can't be fabricated or lived through other than living it yourself.
We're about to do our second drop and as deadlines near, bank accounts empty, and excitement heightens for what is about to come. We'd like to take this moment first to thank you all for sticking around. We couldn't have done it without you.
Highlights in the past year:
We're about to do our second drop and as deadlines near, bank accounts empty, and excitement heightens for what is about to come. We'd like to take this moment first to thank you all for sticking around. We couldn't have done it without you.
Highlights in the past year:
- Launching the label
- Stocking at Arcade
- Selling to the first person we didn't know (our lovely friends and family have been so supportive both emotionally and financially but we know that to last long in this game, we needed to talk to you all x)
- Being featured on The Herald on Sunday (special thanks to Leigh xxxx)
- Featuring on Lanisays.com (special thanks to Lani xxxx)
- Getting to dress the video vixen on the Midnight Gallery feat Raiza Biza video for Scars
- Getting to shoot with Askew and Olivia
- Getting pregnant - congratulations to H.B.I.C. Amber xxx can't wait to dress her with Sunday Misfits
- Getting to wear Sunday Misfits while being interviewed on TV3's firstline and saying 'Sanitary Pad' on live TV (hahahaha.. I still laugh about this but it's a highlight for all those reasons plus it was for a charitable event that is very close to our hearts)
- Last but not least although already mentioned - knowing the real people that love you and support you no matter what and learning who to trust and love back unconditionally
There are a few things that we have coming up in the pipeline that are either embargoed or are still in the process so please don't go too far.
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Friday, 25 October 2013
So far x
So good x
So thank you x
So go x
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Labels: New Zealand, Sale, Streetwear, Sunday Misfits, Varsity Jackets
Monday, 19 November 2012
New x York
..... it was just like how I imagined it to be.
Here are some of the photos I took. Some of them have small details that I love that you may pick up on. I'm sorry I don't have much to tell. Not that I don't have a lot to tell. I just don't know how to start it but this is what I saw.
Here are some of the photos I took. Some of them have small details that I love that you may pick up on. I'm sorry I don't have much to tell. Not that I don't have a lot to tell. I just don't know how to start it but this is what I saw.
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Labels: Brooklyn, Dumbo. Rucker Park, Harlem, Metro, New York, SoHo, Subway, Sunday Misfits, Tribeca
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Bigger Valves And Plugs With Decreased DiameterUpon measuring the cylinder valves, the 4B11 consists of 35mm intake and 29mm exhaust valves. The 5.5mm valve stems reveal that the new valves are definitely larger than that from the 4G63. with these increased factors, the spark plug size was decreased to optimize valve seat and spark plug hole clearance. Compared to an sR unit with the same bore, the intake is shown to be bigger by 1mm, while the exhaust valve is smaller by 1mm.
Exhaust Valve Designed With The Environment In MindThe exhaust camshaft was found to have less lift and angle than the previous 4G63 model. The objective of the 4B11 camshaft was designed to produce a cleaner exhaust gas while exhibiting good power output with the help of MIvEC. The sodium-filled valves found in the 4G63 have now been replaced with standard surface-treated units, which were considered for environmental reasons. Tomei Powered engineers have reason to believe a drawback with the 4B11 exhaust valves may be prone to heat damage since the seat rings and valve guides weren't manufactured with copper materials.
Camshafts With No Rocker ARMSThe rocker arm setup was tossed aside for a direct acting configuration. This new setup means that there are less moving components needed for operation, allowing for a compact design with less mechanical trouble and friction, which the camshaft lobes benefit from the most. The camshaft specs measured in at 254-degrees intake with 9.4mm lift and 224-degrees exhaust with 8.2mm lift. valve lifters, which were measured at 35mm diameter and 23.9mm height, were combined with shims that allow valve clearance adjustments also found on the new 4B11 engine. For those who consider altering this area in the near future, Tomei engineers have found the lift can be raised 2mm and the valvesprings and lifter nose should clear-if the base circle has been kept standard.
Lightweight ValvespringsThe lifters, retainers and valves were noticeably different in design compared to previous engine models with the focus of lightweight engineering in mind. Tomei engineers found that the valves have plenty of room from bottoming out but the 4B11 spring rates are rated fairly low. Therefore, in terms of tuning aspects, these might need to be replaced to a stiffer aftermarket set depending on the camshaft profile and lift.
Mivec On Intake And ExhaustThe 4B11 was engineered with clean, environmentally friendly emissions while delivering a significant amount of power. The MIVEC feature (4B11 engine uses MIVEC on both intake and exhaust variable valve timing systems) is mainly responsible for this great balance of two opposite features. Even though the Evo Ix 4G63 was equipped with the variable valve timing on the intake side only, the 4B11 proves to have added improvements on low to midrange torque. The MIVEC is controlled with an ordinary vein that partitions two different chambers managed with two different pressures.
4G63 Timing Belt Replaced With Silent ChainA silent chain instead of the traditional timing belt powers the 4B11. Chains are beneficial over belts due to the lack of friction loss and increased longevity. The front timing cover consists of a single unit not split into upper and lower sections, which create a problem when servicing or performing modifications such as head/block resurfacing or a headgasket change. Tomei engineers found that compression changes can be more troublesome when altering the 4B11 engine.
Metal HeadgasketThe headgasket is measured at 0.9mm thick and consists of a five-layer laminated-metal type. due to the laminated headgasket design, proper head seating issues may occur after modifying the engine.
Stretch-Type Head Bolt Angle Tightening Method (Torque To Yield Torque Procedure)The torque to yield method used elastic stretch-type bolts to tighten the 1mm length head bolts. since the engine has an aluminum block, the bolts are longer with increased torque specs. The washers on the bolts are fixed except for No. 1 for the ease of service and maintenance.
To be cont...Stay tuned for part two as we move into the bottom-end cylinder block and turbo system and see what Tomei engineers have found when comparing the 4B11 setup to the 4G63.


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I used to be more of a just ignore it type person, but recently I've pretty much vowed that I'll stick up for someone who's getting bullied- I won't engage the person too much, but I will state that they're being a dick or something of that effect.
I've also stopped tolerating offensive language (I don't mean a swear word here or there, either) and will not only tell someone that their language is unacceptable, but I'll ignore/report as necessary.
I realize that it doesn't necessarily do that much good, but at the same time, it does more good than just ignoring it, and I hope that if enough people start letting others know that their behavior is unacceptable, maybe some of those people will stop acting like that.
I have to kind of liken it to bullies at school. I remember getting picked on something terrible as I was growing up, and teachers/parents (not mine)/etc would always tell me the best course of action was to just ignore it, and of course the bullies would get away with it. I don't think you should ignore bullies; you keep shaming them until they get the picture.


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Rihanna's Workout Playlist
R&B star Rihanna hasn't hit the gym much lately "because I've been performing a lot and that really keeps me in shape."
But this doesn't mean that the 19-year-old Barbados-born singer skips working out altogether. "I have a trainer that I see two to three times a week. We do cardio and weights and we try to focus on the arms, the butt, and legs."
Kelly Clarkson's My December is the last album Rihanna downloaded but she says that when it comes to working up a sweat, she's got to have the following tunes on high rotation:
"Party Like a Rockstar" - Shop Boyz
"Beautiful Girls (Suicidal)" - Sean Kingston
Rihanna also recommends we add in a few of her hits "when you've got to pick up the pace on the treadmill."
"Break It Off" - Rihanna and Sean Paul
"Umbrella" - Rihanna ft. Jay-Z
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As much as i like you summing up what tigole or any Cm says, could you PLEASE FOR GOD'S SAKE link to the actually comment. Mmo-champion does this and i find it sometimes irratating that when i click a hyperlink here it leads to a wow wiki page that has no new info.
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Ditto to this--it's poor journalism to link to wowwiki. I don't care to see Tigole's picture, I do care to see what he is saying *now*. Please correct this, as well as the link for "forum". I don't care to see the general wow forum selection page, I want to know where Tigole is posting specifically.


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Spring, Just the word is enough to reawaken spirits which have been dormant through the cold and dark period of winter. Spring, when a young man's fancy turns....Spring, when the swallows come back to Capistrano.... Spring, when the rain in the Northwest finally warms up.
The news announced the official first day of spring on March 20 this year. The real world had known about it since January 26 when a lone Red-wing blackbird tuned up in the rushes in the south end of the Longmire Meadow. Evening grosbeaks were second in line on January 30 on the Alder Cut-off Road and February 17 in Elbe. The Grosbeaks indeed herald spring with their frequent flights from the roadsides up into the alders resembling yellow leaves trying to return to their places on winter's bare branches.
1984 has proven to be another low snowfall year in the lowlands which might explain why varied thrushes and robins arrived in Longmire on the same day, March 5. The more usual pattern is for the varied thrushes to precede robins by some weeks. This apparently reduces competition between these two similar ground feeders.
The last four "arrivals" confirmed what I had realized from the above sightings. A pika "eeked" exuberantly beside the Community Building as I jogged past, following my observation of a pair of dippers courting below the Longmire Bridge, both on the evening of March 15. On March 18 a pair of ducks flew out of the Longmire Meadow, probably disturbed by early morning walkers on the Trail of the Shadows. And, finally, on March 19 a Blue grouse walked into the road, picking gravel, at Narada Falls.
When the radio news announced the first day of spring I was delighted to finally have official confirmation. The votes had been coming in for six weeks.
Bill Swift
We frequently talk about rain at Mount Rainier. The vast quantities of snow that fall on Paradise are almost casually referred to in hundreds of inches. The name, Mount Rainier is easily pronounced "Mount Rainy-er", and Longmire split to become "Long mire." To make these names seem even more appropriate, consider how many gallons of water are involved in the annual quantities of precipitation that fall on Longmire and Paradise.
In 1983, the total precipitation (rain and melted snow) recorded at Longmire was 86.96 inches; at Paradise, 130.11 inches. There are 277.42 cubic inches in one gallon, so we calculate that 45.14 gallons of water fell on each square foot of Longmire during 1983, and at Paradise, each square foot of ground received 67.54 gallons. No wonder the level of Alder Lake can rise and fall so dramatically in such a short period of time!
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Agreed that the stats aren't ideal for the class, but can you suggest a better alternative that's as quickly and easily available at level 68? I would prefer str to agi, but mostly picked this up for the much higher damage range compared to other axes at that level. The AP and crit boost from this weapon is just icing on the cake.


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Cucumber and Dill Dip
Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr
You'll find this simple, refreshing Cucumber and Dill Dip in many Mediterranean dishes like Gyros or served with pita wedges. We found that the perfect balance of Greek yogurt and dill pairs well with sliced cucumbers, carrots and celery.
Yield: Serves 8 (serving size: about 3 tablespoons)
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- Calories: 32
- Fat: 1.7g
- Saturated fat: 1g
- Sodium: 91mg
- 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup light sour cream
- 1 cup grated English cucumber
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon grated garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Sliced cucumber
- Combine yogurt, sour cream, grated cucumber, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper. Serve with sliced cucumber.
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In March 2011, President Barack Obama appointed Mr. Castro Chairperson of the United States Commission on Civil Rights ("USCCR"), making him the agency's eighth Chair since the formation of the USCCR, and the first Latino Chairperson in the history of the USCCR.
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Ms. Baricevic was appointed to the Commission in May 2003.
Hon. David Chang is a retired restaurateur and is a leader in Chicago's Asian American Community.
Mr. Chang was first appointed to the Commission in 2003, and he was reappointed in April 2012.
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Hon. Terry Cosgrove has been an outspoken advocate on behalf of human rights for over 30 years. Mr. Cosgrove served as Chair of the Urbana, Illinois Human Relations Commission from 1976-1979. Cosgrove has played a major role in promoting public awareness about the importance of Human Rights laws, helping to pass both the Urbana and Champaign Illinois Human Rights Ordinances in the 1970s. These two ordinances were the first in Illinois to include protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation, source of income and familial status. In 1980, Mr. Cosgrove was one of two plaintiffs in a precedent-setting legal action successfully challenging discriminatory practices based on sexual orientation in public accommodations. Mr. Cosgrove is currently President & CEO of Personal PAC which supports access to the full range of reproductive health care for everyone in Illinois.
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Hon. Nabi R. Fakroddin is a licensed Professional and Structural Engineer. Mr. Fakroddin is Past President of the Illinois Engineering Council and the Illinois Association of County Engineers. He is a member of the St. Charles Zoning Board of Appeals and a former member of the Western Illinois Regional Manpower and Planning Commission. Mr. Fakroddin is the recipient of numerous awards, including APWA's Top Ten Public Works Leaders in the U.S. and a Distinguished Service Award from the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying.
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Narcissism & Narcissists Frequently Asked Questions
Narcissism is an epidemic society problem that creates severe damage and loss of self on all levels. Education regarding narcissism is globally necessary, to promote awareness of this serious personality condition which regularly rips people's lives apart. We sincerely hope these questions and answers grant you empowered knowledge in regard to narcissism.
What is narcissism?
There are two types of narcissism. Healthy narcissism and unhealthy narcissism. Healthy narcissism is a state of ensuring one's needs are met without affecting one's environment and other people in adverse ways. Healthy narcissism is a constructive assertion of self, and mature utilisation of decision making processes. Unhealthy narcissism is a state of trying to get one's needs met in ways that are detrimental to one's environment and other individuals. Unhealthy narcissism is a destructive assertion of self and immature utilisation of decision making processes. Extreme narcissism is known as NPD (Narcissistic Personality Disorder).
What are the symptoms of narcissism?
The symptoms are numerous. The most common being:
How common is narcissism?
"Narcissism is disturbingly common, My belief is that narcissism at the level of NPD could be as high as 16% of the population. The number of contacts I receive daily in regard to narcissism are numerous, and the symptoms that are described are totally consistent with high-level narcissism. Every one of us knows a narcissist, or someone that has suffered abuse at the hands of a narcissist." ~ Melanie Tonia Evans.
Can men and women be narcissistic?
Yes, both sexes produce NPD's. Generally narcissistic males create more wide-spread damage due to the tendency of women to cling to narcissistic relationships whilst trying to fix them. The average male is far better equipped to leave a narcissistic female once her 'glamour' wears off and the narcissistic personality and insecure and immature behaviour emerges. Narcissistic men are also more likely to act out violence, pathological jealous and rage, which can be extremely dangerous for women.
What damage does a narcissist do?
The myth of vampires was modelled on unhealthy narcissism. Narcissists commonly terrorise people, suck them dry and leave them in advanced and psychotic states of co-dependency, relationship addiction and severe mental, emotional, physical, spiritual and financial disintegration. The experience of being violated and abused by a narcissist is one of the most horrific ordeals that any individual could ever participate in. A powerful addiction experience takes place (being addicted to the narcissist), which is very difficult to break free of unless specific healing procedures are engaged in. Many individuals never recover from the effects of narcissistic abuse, and this is why prevention and substantial healing practices are very necessary in order to minimise and heal narcissistic damage.
Is narcissism curable?
"I wish I could say 'yes'. I believe that individuals with narcissistic tendencies can in fact apply humility, do self-development work and take responsibility for their insecurities, defence mechanisms and heal. I've never personally came across a true NPD character that could remain in humility and truth for long enough to do the necessary work to stop projecting their darkness and pain onto life and others. The pathological aspect of NPD creates a profound lack of accountability, empathy and conscience, as well as a fabricated false self that truly doesn't think and operate in ways that are logical, real or humane. The true narcissist has created such a fantasy image of themselves as a means of defence, that they can't seem to assimilate truth or healthy behaviours. Accountability and truth feels to the narcissist like the ultimate vulnerability which will leave him or her susceptible to emotional and identity annihilation. In my experience the true narcissist will avoid becoming 'real' at all costs, regardless of the losses he or she may incur." ~ Melanie Tonia Evans.
Can a relationship be sustained with a narcissist?
Yes sometimes a relationship can be sustained with a narcissist, but it's impossible to experience a healthy and safe relationship with a narcissist. A narcissist has modelled life as 'all about him or her', and views other people as objects through which to gain narcissistic supply, or to set up as the scapegoat to avoid accountability by blaming this person. Narcissists are masters at violating boundaries, and have no respect for your emotional, mental, physical, spiritual or financial space. The best relationship to have with an NPD is no relationship. Narcissists are often 'poisonous', and once they've violated your space, can easily find the mark in order to do so again. The best defence against a narcissistic relationship is moving on, and totally enforced boundaries; even calling on intervention by authorities if necessary. A life with a narcissist, no matter how strong you are, will feel like you're losing your mind, walking on broken glass and creates your isolation, and the experience of your entire world turning against you. If you suspect you're in a relationship with a narcissist, conditions won't improve until you pull away and start taking responsibility by empowering yourself.
What should I do if I'm in a relationship with a narcissist?
The healing and the empowering of you is vital if you're going to 'get off the hook' and create a healthy, loving and safe life. I suggest seeking Quanta Freedom™ Healing and my journalling program Empowered Self in conjunction as soon as possible in order to start breaking away from the abuse in order to recover yourself
What is the gift of narcissistic abuse?
Sadly, many people don't realise that the 'signal' of narcissistic abuse is a calling to a 'new you'. You've suffered enormous violations and the torturing of your soul, and the last thing you may feel like doing is recognising what happened to you as' a gift'. The truth of the matter is, when you can recognise and embrace that you've been co-dependent and had poor boundary function, you can take responsibility for your own healing. This then starts shifting you out of being a victim into an evolving conscious being. Narcissistic abuse is a 'make or break' deal. You'll remain shell-shocked, or you'll liberate yourself to a new empowerment that you couldn't imagine, even before your narcissistic experience. The individuals who heal from narcissistic abuse have exceptional acceptance and love of self and personal power, and they experience profound and durable happiness and peace. No longer do they give themselves away to others and life, or hold others responsible for providing them with their own sense of self. Recovery from narcissistic abuse offers the ultimate opportunity for incredible personal growth and transformation.
Read about how to identify and recover from narcissistic abuse in Melanie's eBook,
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