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Happiness is…finery {27/100}
I had a pretty kick ass day! It started with an early morning private view of Shakespeare: staging the world at the British Museum. It was then interrupted by work and it finished at the V&A for their latest Fashion in Motion event.
Shakespeare was a wonderful exhibition and quite different than I'd been expecting. Rather than focusing on the playwright himself, they focused on what the world was like at that time. And being a total Londonophile I loved the first sections where it gave you unique insights into life in London during that time, including the race riots, the influence of the theatre, a little on the fashion and bearbaiting (a horribly violent form of Elizabethan entertainment). It seemed that somethings never change, while thankfully our taste for entertainment does. If you like London, Venice, Shakespeare or Tudor England this is a must see!!!
Fashion in Motion was, as always, a wonderful way to end a week. This time Craig Lawrence, an English designer, was showing his collection. It started was some odd designs where the models looked more like bonbons than women. It wasn't my style at all. But the show swiftly switched gears and some elegant dresses were followed by knits. The knits were in no way ready to wear but in many of the designs I could see the retail potential.
But it's a good thing fashion shows are so short because after the week I've had I need an early night. Tonight I hope my dreams will be inspired by all the lovely finery from both the British Museum and the V&A! This is what happiness is…
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It's how you wear it
I admit it, I am a reluctant lover of food. It makes me nervous that my love of food may someday make me fat, so I approach it with caution. But I've had an eye-opening experience, and at a fashion show of all places!
The V&A hosted another of its Fashion in Motion events, 'Models at Work' by Olivier Saillard. This wasn't your typical fashion show though. In fact, there were no clothes. Rather the models used poses and gestures to demonstrate how the presentation of fashion has changed over time.
The models, all famous french models from the 80s and 90s, wore black tights and black body suits. They used white tunics to turn a plain item into high fashion, they used pieces of fabric to create new looks as they strutted up and down the catwalk, they mimicked what I would call a "typical" fashion show and then they donned tulle that had been shaped into different styles; all whilst showing how these items change the wearers behaviours and movements. The fact that there was no finished piece of clothing in the show was really powerful.
Throughout the entire 30 minutes I was mesmerized by two things. The first was that these women were dead sexy. They owned their bodies and although they weren't necessarily the traditional image of beautiful, they were enchanting. Secondly, it doesn't matter what you wear, it's how you wear it. These women were sent out with bed sheets or a white tunic that they used to create some really good looks. Realistically they would never wear those looks anywhere other than the catwalk, but the learning stands.
I've always been in search of the perfect body; no matter how thin I am, I always want to be smaller. I danced for many years, so perhaps it stems from there, but realistically I think I'd have struggled with this whether I danced or not. It's just one of my neurosis. After this show I am going to try to own my body the way the models owned theirs, and maybe that'll even help me to overcome my food fright. Won't My Chef be pleased!


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Navigating the streets and the subway can challenge any New Yorker, but for those with disabilities, a series of changes are underway to help open more doors through the end of the decade. NY1's Jose Martinez filed the following report.
More subway stations with elevators, pedestrian ramps on city streets and the Taxi of Tomorrow are all in the works so more people with disabilities can get around more freely, no matter their mode of transportation.
"Look, of course, we always need to keep doing better and setting further goals for ourselves. But it's just great for people to know what is available, between buses, taxis, sidewalks, you name it," said Polly Trottenberg, commissioner of the city's Department of Transportation.
So on Tuesday, the city Department of Transportation and other agencies marked Access to Independence Day. The expo highlighted available and future transportation options for the hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers like Dustin Jones, who gets around on the subway in his wheelchair.
"Obviously, I have to plan everything out a little bit better," Jones said. "I have to make sure that my station elevator is working. I got to make sure that my exit elevator is working as well."
That's in a more-than-100-year-old subway system where 82 of 468 stations are fully accessible, with 18 more set to meet that standard by the next decade.
Also making it somewhat easier is that the city is putting ramps for wheelchair users on almost all its curbs, up from 67 percent a decade ago. In addition, more buses are coming into service with easier boarding options.
"That's exactly what we want. The same opportunities that everybody else has. Nothing special, nothing just for us, just equal like everyone else. And that's exactly what we see coming down," said Quemel Arroyo, policy analyst for accessibility at the city's Department of Transportation. "We're really excited for those changes."
Big changes are coming to the taxi cab fleet, too, which was targeted in a lawsuit filed by disability rights advocates.
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FRIDAY, Aug. 24 (HealthDay News) -- A simple form of meditation can help stave off feelings of loneliness and may cut the body's inflammatory response -- which can trigger serious illness -- to distressing emotions, a small new study suggests.
Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles and Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh found that older adults who participated in an eight-week program of mindfulness-based stress reduction -- which attunes the mind to the present and avoids dwelling on the past or projecting into the future -- reported a reduced sense of loneliness on an established ratings scale. Blood tests also indicated a significant decrease in the expression of inflammation-related genes.
"I think meditation training can help [people] develop a new relationship to feelings of stress," said study co-author J. David Creswell, director of the Health and Human Performance Laboratory at Carnegie Mellon. "It puts a brake on this process ... and turns down the chronically stressed state people may be in, thereby turning down the pro-inflammatory cascade. I think it may be targeting the stress component of loneliness such that it doesn't blow itself out of proportion."
The study appeared online recently in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity.
Previous research has linked feeling lonely to a heightened risk of heart disease, Alzheimer's, depression and premature death, and higher levels of inflammation in the body may play a role. The study authors said the new research was the first to show that a psychological intervention that decreases loneliness also cut pro-inflammatory gene expression.
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Friday, January 4, 2013
Happy schlepping
Lately I've been thinking about the title of my blog.Slow and RPM don't really belong together, and low RPM really only applies to slow speed marine diesels.Although it made sense to me,it probably made little sense to anyone else.
I've always loved that old Yiddish expression,to schlepp.ie
'to carry clumsily or with difficulty,to lug.'
Yup,that's definitely me. The slow schlepper.Now,if I can just figure out a simple transition, that'll be the new name of my blog.
Happy new year,me hearties.(and may your schlepping be slow and easy)
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PT Sinar Mas Multiartha Tbk (SMMA) is the holding company of the Sinar Mas Group. SMMA has a presence across the value chain and offers services in banking, multifinance, insurance, capital market, security, and other sectors. The company is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia.
The key strategy of the company has been to augment its insurance business by developing and expanding its distribution channels, enhancing its bank assurance channel and developing other channels to include corporates, direct marketing and multinational corporations. Through its enhanced customer reach and broadened SME customer base, the company aims to develop its banking business through strategic partnerships with local banks, rural cooperatives and multifinance companies.
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The most talked about luxurious residential complex Avalon Regal Court is strategically located opposite the Honda plant on the 4 lane 200 feet wide mega highway NH-25, Bhiwadi. It has on offer the most serene and green environment, all the modern facilities one needs in a comfortable home, unmatched security and privacy along with the most eco-friendly buildings.
With a harmonic mix of aesthetics and functionality, the apartments are scrupulously designed. Privacy space and comfort have been the main concern in creation of all the 3 & 4 BHK fascinating apartments available in Avalon Regal Court, Alwar Bypass Road Gurgaon, Bhiwadi. Thought has been put to comfort and simplicity in living rooms and solitude and privacy in bedrooms. Living, dining, bedrooms & lobbies are made up with the designer quality vitrified colored tiles. In the kitchen there is good designer modular work with granite counter. Stainless steel sink with hot and cold CP fittings. Glazed wall tiles upto 2 feet height above granite counter. Round the clock water supply and gas pipe fitting. Toilets are made with the branded sanitary fittings and CP fittings, Chinaware matching tiles up to 7 feet height in all the toilets. Wash basin with granite counter and CP fittings and 24 hours of uninterrupted water supply.
Avalon Regal Court, located at Alwar Bypass Road, boasts of some features and amenities which it offers to its residents:
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Am I the only girl that's not offended by the article Claude Giroux tweeted?
If you haven't read it, here you go..
Yes, it's basically saying that girls don't know anything about hockey and that they should just pretend to keep dudes happy, but I'm a girl that knows a lot about hockey so I honestly could care less.
Honestly, I want to get a handful of my friends to read this so I can talk to them during the playoffs. I feel like I'm the boyfriend with the clueless girlfriend :P


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I believe the teachers and curriculum are good but the administration is horrible. Very often you are given fliers for events that are taking place the next day. This gives two working parents no time to plan for the event and the children miss out. New Principal is often (as described by my children) mean to kids. We have written letters to the school and the board of ed to no avail. We will be leaving this school district soon. I thank all the teachers for helping our children grow throughout the years they attended.
Work one on one with your children is great school, a lots of techniques to motivate the students.
My two children attend this school. This is a great elementary school! Curriculum is standard, but all the teachers strive to present new material beyond what's required. Parent-teacher association is very active and kids benefit from this continually in the form of field trips, special activities withing the school, etc. Families are very diverse and representative of the surrounding neighborhood. There is a park next to the school and the area where it is located is completely residential. My children are both very happy to belong to School 3.
All my kids have gone to this school. A great school.
The teaching staff is very responsive to individual student's needs. Music programs are good and they are working on implementing alternative exercise programs , such as yoga. The level of parent involvement is very high
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PC Games Metro Redux
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In 2013 the world was devastated by an apocalyptic event, annihilating almost all mankind and turning the earth's surface into a poisonous wasteland. A handful of survivors took refuge in the depths of the Moscow underground, and human civilization entered a new Dark Age. The year is 2033. An entire generation has been born and raised underground, and their besieged Metro Station-Cities struggle for survival, with each other, and the mutant horrors that await outside.
Immerse yourself in the Moscow Metro witness one of the most atmospheric worlds in gaming brought to life with stunning next-gen visuals at 60fps. Brave the horrors of the Russian apocalypse equip your gasmask and an arsenal of hand made weaponry as you face the threat of deadly mutants, human foes, and the terrifying environment itself. Rebuilt and Remastered for next gen with all previous DLC content included, new modes and features, and many gameplay improvements, this is the definitive version of the critically acclaimed series that fans and newcomers alike will enjoy.
Two campaigns, and all DLC included Metro Redux includes two complete campaigns that combine to create one epic solo adventure, plus a further 10 hours of bonus content. Two unique Play Styles and Ranger Mode add hours more replayablity! Two unique Play Styles: Spartan and Survival approach the campaign as a slow burn Survival Horror, or tackle it with the combat skills of a Spartan Ranger in these two unique modes. The legendary Ranger Mode returns dare you play the fearsome Ranger Mode No HUD, UI, deadlier combat and limited resources combine to create the ultimate immersive experience. Age from 18 years.
Evolve throws you into a savage world of man versus nature – are you the hunter or the hunted?
Turtle Rock Studios, The creators of Left 4 Dead, have created the next-generation of multiplayer shooters where 4 hunters face-off against a single, player-controlled monster.
Stalk your prey, execute your attack and prove you are the apex predator in adrenalin-pumping 4V1 matches.
Grab 3 friends and hunt the monster or stalk the humans as the evolving beast. Whichever side you choose, you will have access to powerful weapons and abilities that deliver gripping, competitive gameplay.
You can choose to play as the Trapper, Support, Assault or Medic to suit your play style – every role is vital and teamwork is key in surviving an encounter with the monster. As you go, you can unlock new upgrades, skins and perks, as well as making your name on the leaderboards.
If you play asthe monster then you are the boss battle! Use savage abilities and an animalistic sense to wreak havoc, kill the humans and prove you are the dominant species.
Taking place on the planet Shear, Evolve for the PC also features hazardous flora and fauna, which can cause you harm or can be used strategically against your prey.
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Pre-order Evolve for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 or PC and receive the Monster Expansion Pack, which includes the "Savage Goliath" skin and a new monster character* free.
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With up to 10 different endings and a new graphics engine, Sherlock Holmes Crimes & Punishments for PC immerses you in the world of Baker Street's most famous detective.
Become the legendary super sleuth and explore realistic environments and use all your detective skills to solve each case. Make important choices in how you approach each mystery, with every decision you make having an impact on the game and your reputation.
Crimes & Punishments offers up to 10 different endings for the 6 grand cases that you must solve, making this a truly challenging and fun gaming experience.
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PC Games Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham
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The best-selling LEGO Batman videogame franchise returns in an out-of-this-world, action-packed adventure! In LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, the Caped Crusader joins forces with the super heroes of the DC Comics universe and blasts off to outer space to stop the evil Brainiac from destroying Earth. Using the power of the Lantern Rings, Brainiac shrinks worlds to add to his twisted collection of miniature cities from across the universe. Now the greatest super heroes and the most cunning villains must unite and journey to different Lantern Worlds to collect the Lantern Rings and stop Brainiac before it's too late.
- Exciting space combat - For the first time ever, battle with Batman and his allies in outer space and the various Lantern worlds including Zamaron and Odym
- Robust roster of DC Comics heroes and villains - Play and unlock more than 150 unique characters with amazing powers and abilities, including members of the Justice League, and BIG LEGO Figures such as Cyborg, Solomon Grundy and more
- Unique storyline with new plots and twists - Surprising disguises, Brainiac's mind control ability, and the power of the Lantern rings bring a whole new twist to characters you thought you knew
- Hack computer terminals - Enter a virtual world to escape mazes, battle in arenas, and race to find the code
- Bat-tastic Gadget Wheel - With a simple press of a button, choose and upgrade select character's suits and abilities
- Variety of iconic locales - Visit the Hall of Justice, the Batcave, and the Justice League Watchtower to access shops, trophy rooms, and the hero and vehicle customizers
No one can stop Death...
The Prime Evil rages within the Black Soulstone, its essence screaming for vengeance and release. Before the artifact can be sealed away forever, Malthael Angel of Death manifests in the mortal realms with a deadly new purpose: to steal the Black Soulstone and bend its infernal power to his will. So begins the end of all things...
Behold! Two epic new bonus items have just been spotted in the mortal realms, both of which will be granted in the future to anyone who pre-purchases the Reaper of Souls expansion digitally on Battle.net, or anyone who redeems a Reaper of Souls retail game key on or before March 31, 2014.
- Wings of Valor: Summon the radiant wings of the Archangel of Valor for your characters in Diablo III.
- Valla the Demon Hunter: Unlock Valla the Demon Hunter in Heroes of the Storm our upcoming free-to-play online team brawler featuring iconic Blizzard characters, fast-paced combat, and epic battlegrounds.
If you pre-order Reaper of Souls at a retail store either a physical standard edition or physical Collector's Edition be sure to redeem your Reaper of Souls game key via your Battle.net account on or before 23:59 on March 31, 2014. If you redeem your game key after that date, your pre-order loot will be consumed by the fires of the Burning Hells and lost forever. While you have six days from the time the expansion launches on March 25 to the time you must enter your code, to be safe, you should secure your preorder today and be ready to input your game key on launch day.Age from 16 years.
- Wings of Valor: Summon the radiant wings of the Archangel of Valor for your characters in Diablo III.
Developed by Spiders Studio for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360 and PC, the RPG Bound by Flame drags you into a heroic and desperate struggle, in which the Alliance eventually yielded in front of the inexorable advance of Deadarmy.From their castles of ice, the lord-sorcerers of Shadowcold now reign as masters on the continent and crush mercilessly the remnant resistance, of which you belong.
When all hope appears to be lost, a demon of flames chooses you as its host...Create and customize a powerful warrior, develop your skills (combat, assassination and fi re magic) and call upon the devastating powers of the demon within. Find, create and improve your weapons and armor, and find help from numerous companions to help you fight Shadow Dragons, Leeches and the fearsome warriors of Dead Army in perilous and spectacular real-time battles!
Develop special binds with your companions such as romance, friendship or rivalry. Your decisions will bear heavy consequences... will you struggle to keep your Humanity, or will you be tempted by the Demon's power and let it take over.
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I think women should get to decide whether breastfeeding is right for them and not be judged by other women for their decision. I know a woman who couldn't produce enough milk for her child and needed to supplement it with formula, and yet my other friend, who is not a judgmental person on the whole, said she just "hadn't tried hard enough." Woah. Women really get crazy on this whole breastfeeding issue. So I have no problem with the fact that model and Miss USA runnerup Shanna Moakler, who used to have a realty show with her former husband Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, didn't breastfeed any of her three children. But her reason is the wackiest I've ever heard!
A TMZ videocamera guy stops Shanna in what appears to be a parking garage and asks her if she's ever heard of the "fact" that babies who are breastfed are more likely to be slim than those who weren't. (Leave it to these TMZ guys to come up with such celeb stoppers!)
"I've never heard of that," says Shanna, a mom of three. "I didn't breastfeed. I'm selfish."
Okaaaaay. So far she's sounding a tad drunk or off her rocker, but whatever. I think it's okay to want to not breastfeed for your own reasons. She should have had the sense to stop there, but does she look like she has sense to you? So she continues ...
"I just look at my breasts as like sexual ... and it's incestual and gross ... I don't like it. I couldn't do it." Err, what?!
Shanna sounds like she can't think of herself as anything OTHER than an object of sexual desire. Shanna, your babies wouldn't be sucking on your boobs for sexual purposes, ya weirdo. This is what happens when you spend your whole life on the beauty and modeling circuit. Shanna, babies just want food, not nookie. Comprende?
It's bad enough that men sexualize women's breasts and breastfeeding to the point where women still have to fight for the right to breastfeed in public, but women have to do it too?
What do you think about what Shanna says?
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I caught the MTV show once, and was not impressed by the way the dad had the toddler in the car seat, loose straps and all. I didnt even have kids then, and knew that was wrong.
What a egotistical ditz
I have always been uncomfortable with breastfeeding, When I have my own child I will probably opt out of breastfeeding for two big reasons. I will have to go back on my seizure medications immediatly after birth and, I want my husband to be a part of feedings aka share the workload. On top of that I think that since it makes me that uncomfortable I would resent having to do it. Not an emotion you want to have toward your child.
Nursing your babies is both natural and beautiful, two things this woman clearly knows nothing about.
Lol. Selfish and down right stupid. Anyone who thinks this way did not spend nearly enough time in science class. Every single other Mammal also breastfeeds, humans ALL breastfed until the last 60 years or so.
How awful it must be to walk around in life like the sole purpose of your body is for the sexual pleasure of men. And, not realize that not only can the female body create life, it can also sustain it.
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Goldberg Posted: 02/06/09
This recipe was great. We used snow peas instead of sugar snap peas because they are my favorite, but other than that we followed the rest of the recipe exactly. It will defintely be added to the rotation!
bahibektoi Posted: 08/10/09
We aren't beef eaters so I substituted chicken breasts and chicken broth, and it was good, but I bet the beef and pepper mixture would be outstanding. The peppery sauce and chicken just seemed a bit off. But still very good. Definitely double the broth if you like more sauce.
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This was a very good recipe. I used snow peas instead of snap peas, but followed the recipe for everything else. I'll definitely be making this again.
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While not general rules, here are some tips that might help: Call this a finder's fee and do a web search on finder's fees, and discussions of finders fees. It better not be very much. Most people who bring others together, resulting in a partnership, do it out of good will, networking, and assuming that a favor will be returned later. There isn't much economic value there. If you pay too much, the partnership fails because of it.
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From the Executive Director
A month ago, more than 1,400 family members gathered on campus for the university's annual Family Weekend. Our campus could hardly contain the energy of so many welcomed guests! All of us on campus really enjoyed our time together!
One of the most popular events of the weekend was the faculty lecture overview for the Juniors Abroad program given by the program director, Paul Chamberlain. It quickly became obvious that we should have held this session in our largest lecture hall, as many parents who wanted to hear the presentation were unable to fit into the classroom. Please accept my apology for this. And know that the interest is duly noted! We will provide this overview again at the 2011 Family Weekend because it has such a high impact on our students and their families. In the meantime, please visit the Juniors Abroad Web page for important information about the 2011 trip destinations, information meetings, and registration processes. One of the things that jumps out as significant is the passport due date. All students who expect to travel with the Juniors Abroad program this spring are required to have an updated passport by Jan. 14, 2011. The semester break is an excellent time to get this accomplished.
Another very popular event during Family Weekend is the Bingo night. My deepest gratitude goes out to the Parent Council and the ASC activities committee who partner together and do most of the work behind the scenes to make this event happen (donate prizes, bake cookies, etc). Because of their hard work, over $2,700 was raised this year for the university's Serve Day restricted budget. It's a fantastic way for all George Fox parents to support their students.
Speaking of family time, I hope you enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday, and that you will have good, quality time with your student during the semester break. I wish you all the joys and blessings of the Christmas season!
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Do women enjoy double penetration?
Do woman enjoy DP? Whether it be your man and a finger, a toy or even two men? Is this something you think about? Would you do it? Help me out ladies.
What's Your Opinion?
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OK so I've never been with two guys at once, but I have had my BF do me with a vibe as he himself was doing me anally. It was awesome. He got a good feeling out of the vibrations as well. I also have toys that do the DP thing as well as clitoral stimulation at the same time, that is so intense.
I did that with a girlfriend-the vibrations were amazing...
Yeah , I'm amazed that more people don't try it. I guess you have to have a partner who is sexually open as well
same thing here- I have had 6 guys in one night- 3 each time!
What Girls Said 7
Yes I enjoy it. It is a very odd feeling but exciting all at the same time.
some women may enjoy it.but i know there must be a few things that help the situation.lots of lube and patience and gentleness.i think about it and like watching it on porn but i know i would never do it with two men
I like to do but afraid of it
I want to do it, my best friend has done it several times with 2 sometimes 3 guys but I am scared it will hurt real bad. She said as long as I have a few orgasms first and relax, possibly have a couple of drinks to take the edge off it will be fine. I enjoy anal and I gush sometimes when my partner does it right. Should I go for it?
I have had sex with 2 men, but they weren't penetrating the same place. (I was giving one oral and having sex with the other). LOVED that. LOL
Were they close friends or just aquaintances. I would like to ask some of my friends who are a couple, but am afraid of them rejecting the idea
Try the double penetration- you will go wild girl!
Have had 3 at one time and it was awesome. I would love to do it again however my current partner isn't into anything beyond boring.
So, do you cheat on him?
Sorry to hear that your d*** is boring:( Why don't you break up with him and get with a freaky deaky type?
I fantasize about getting it on with two or even three guys. It just seems like something that I would really like to experience and would probably enjoy.
Thanks for your comment and your honesty!
Please email me. thx!
Try it girl and you will so enjoy it! I have f***ed 6 guys in one night- 3 in each session f***ing me in the ass and pussy- AWESOME!
What Guys Said 1
What I read here from ladies was somehow shocking. Does my lady feel the same?
You would have to ask her I guess, you might be pleasantly surprised, no harm in asking
My current Girlfriend has done it many times and loves it!
I have a hard time figuring out it roachkim is a guy or a girl he/she talks about having six guys in one night in the ass and p**** then goes on to say his/her current girlfriend has done it many times?


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See all of those red counties? They were effected by at least one extreme weather event that caused over $1 billion in damage in 2011-12.
Rhode Island is the fastest warming state. Warming rates vary widely from region to region and state to state. The 10 fastest-warming states are getting hotter 60 times faster than the 10 slowest-warming states—and Rhode Island is warming the fastest of all.
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With 13.9 million American's unemployed, now is not the time to end unemployment benefits.


text: Do you find it amusing when women who complain about how the media is giving girls a bad body image wear makeup? They say that girls should not be given unrealistic expectations, that they should be happy with how they are already, (which they should), but those women still put paint on their faces. They are not willing to show girls that what you naturally look like is fine. They aren't willing to be examples. Don't say that the media is telling girls that they aren't good enough, as you put on your mask. If you are going to claim that you actually care, then do something about it.


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I'm so proud of myself!!!!!!! Last weekend I participated in a 5k fun run with my mom.
Me and my mom followed this awesome training website. (You can find the link in one of my earlier posts.) We ran a lot.
Preparing for the race:
The night before the race I laid out the outfit I was going to wear.
That night:
I made sure I went to bed early and got my beauty sleep.
What's for breakfast:
For breakfast I had eggs, sausage, buttered toast and orange juice. I also had quite a lot of cold water. It's always great to have this breakfast before a big workout. It's so jam packed with energy.
We got to the race really early but that doesn't mean there wasn't a lot of people.
Packet pick up:
There were so many things to do but first we needed to get our packets. So we headed over to the table.
They gave us a tech shirt with the name of the race on the front, a race number and a blue little chip with number and letters on the side.
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A West Ashley home suffered significant damage following a blaze Saturday afternoon.
Officials say St. Andrews and Charleston Fire Departments were called out to a fire at 15 Ophir Drive off Wantoot Boulevard around 12:23 p.m. Firefighters arrived to find flames coming from the building.
Ryan Kunitzer with the Charleston Fire Department says the fire was reportedly "knocked down" at 12:40 p.m. Crews stayed on the scene to hit hotspots.
According to scanner traffic, the fire was "80% involved", and the family had been evacuated from the home.
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It's a given that nearly everyone was greener and working on smaller budgets, so what made the following honorees successful? We challenged the companies to review their year and disclose secrets to stellar performances in one of the rockiest economies in decades.
>>Audio-Visual Presentation Provider
THE WINNER IS: J&S Audio Visual Inc.
It's a record five-peat for J&S! This is no easy accomplishment in a struggling economy when clients demand more with fewer funds. "Building relationships though excellent customer service is key. It sounds cliché, but J&S Audio Visual takes pride in providing the best possible service to every show we produce. We're fortunate to have a group of professionals in our office who deeply care about the outcome of each show and our clients benefit from the depth of knowledge and professionalism of our employees. Our clients can find similar equipment with any other audiovisual company in the nation; what truly sets us apart from our competition is service," remarks Jenn Winget, senior account executive.
RUNNERS UP: Image Audiovisuals, Richter Scale Productions Inc.
>>Attraction (Denver Metro Area)
THE WINNER IS: Denver Zoo
It's a back-to-back win for Denver Zoo. No wonder, they offer so many diverse options for groups of all sizes and differing budgets. Planners have the choice of renting one or two zones or taking advantage of the zoo's newest offering: renting out the entire Zoo at a discounted rate! "With an economy still in recovery mode, it's more important than ever to cultivate strong relationships with current clients by ensuring they receive the best level of service possible and their events exceed expectations. Denver Zoo prides itself on doing just that. At the same time, we've evolved to offer our clients more flexibility in relation to event sizes, locations and themes while catering to budgets of almost every size. Finally, we have many repeat customers who return because they know that every time they bring their business to Denver Zoo they help animals," notes Felise Buckheart, corporate events and consignment manager.
RUNNERS UP: Denver Art Museum, Red Rocks Amphitheatre
>>Event Décor/Floral
THE WINNER IS: Design Works
They kept the formula the same and the centerpieces and décor sparkling. "I would have to attribute our success to a combination of several elements including an extraordinary staff, whose commitment to the end product is matched only by mine and David's, a design team whose thought process is never contained inside a box but flourishes outside, and a sales team whose passion is fulfilling exuberant client expectations. We are extremely fortunate to have a clientele who trusts us to be their artist and develop their ideas to masterpieces," remarks Michael Roffino, co-founder and owner.
RUNNERS UP: The Perfect Petal, Decor 'N More
>>Green Meeting Facility
THE WINNER IS: Colorado Convention Center
In a year when everyone is going green, it's hard to stand out from the crowd, but Colorado Convention Center has done something to make heads turn. "The Colorado Convention Center develops our sustainable initiatives based on the core values of mindfulness, integrity, transparency and accountability. Our goal is to erase the line between a 'regular meeting' and a 'green meeting' by making every meeting held at the convention center sustainable. In order to achieve these goals, we continually work on communication both internally and externally. We also explore new processes and policies, keeping the ones that work for our operation and modifying the ones that don't," explains Lindsay Smith, sustainable programs manager.
RUNNERS UP: Denver Zoo, The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa
>>Meeting/Event Planning Company
THE WINNER IS: Convention Designs LLC
Heather Sullivan and her team at Convention Designs didn't change one thing in 2010 and still maintained their back-to-back win. Instead of becoming hysterical about the economic situation, they saw it as an opportunity to prosper. "It seems that outside business stressors, such as an economic downturn, can panic many businesses into deviating from their core business model, which ultimately causes them to lose focus. At Convention Designs, we thrived during the past two years by staying true to our business model and focused on our core commitments that led to success in less stressful economic times," notes Heather Sullivan, president.
RUNNERS UP: The Arrangers, Green Convene Strategies LLC
>>Catering Company (Outside Denver Metro)
THE WINNER IS: A Spice of Life Catering
Another back-to-back winner, A Spice of Life is certainly spicing something up in this bland economy. "We came out of our 2010 annual retreat fired up. We realized creativity and staying ahead of our competition was of utmost importance, whether this meant chaffer-less buffets, stunning plate presentations, entirely new concepts, sourcing locally or just bringing it back down home. Secondly, we invested in our infrastructure with the plan to have no turnover during these tougher times. Spice actually added another sous chef, and, most importantly, a director of human resources, all in the effort to keep our family together with added incentives, measurements of excellence and games to keep it fun," states David Rubin, president/owner. aspiceoflife.com)
RUNNERS UP: Picnic Basket Family of Companies, Big Bang Catering
>>Destination Marketing Organization (town/area less than 25,000 in population)
THE WINNER IS: Vail Valley Partnership
A newbie to this category, Vail Valley Partnership secured the award this year by emphasizing the uniqueness and offerings of its mountain location. "The Vail Valley Partnership - The Chamber & Tourism Bureau has expanded our group sales outreach to include recruiting participatory sporting tournaments and special events to the Vail Valley. We also have been collaborating with local, regional and national stakeholders to build upon the success of our resort communities of Vail and Beaver Creek. We are involved in attracting not only traditional group and meeting programs to our destination, but also with strategic partnerships so that companies are not only attending a group meeting, they are our strategic partners moving forward," remarks Chris Romer, executive director.
RUNNERS UP: Summit County Chamber of Commerce, Copper Mountain Resort Chamber
>>Entertainment Agency
THE WINNER IS: Starkey Productions/Pro Entertainment
"I have always taken an approach to bring an East Coast vibe to the entertainment and production world in Colorado. I think our clients look to us on an annual basis to create new and unique products that other production companies, not only in Colorado but around the country, are not providing. Diversifying in the event industry is not only a choice of Starkey Productions, but a necessity in today's volatile market. Ten years ago we started out as a live music entity, providing a couple of small bands, emcees and deejays. The biggest component of our success is no matter how big or small the event may be, we are only as good as our last event. By taking this approach, we have great pride with our service, professionalism, communication and products," replies Chris Starkey, CEO.
RUNNERS UP: Talent West, A Music Plus
>>Photography/Video Service Provider
THE WINNER IS: All Digital Photo and Video
It's a back-to-back win for All Digital Photo and Video. With historically low numbers of events booked across the industry, the events that did occur had to do so with extra creativity, both in terms of budgeting and staffing. "Like many firms, we worked a little harder this year for a little less profit, trying to become more efficient. We continue to network aggressively with other professionals and at the same time, expand our social networking. We have diversified with green screen photography and two photo booths. As always, we strive to undersell and over-deliver on our services," relays Cal Cheney, owner.
RUNNERS UP: Wonderworks Studio, Free Lunch Photography
>>Meeting/Event Venue, Hotel or Resort (holds less than 500, outside Denver Metro area)
THE WINNER IS: Cielo at Castle Pines
This first-time winner has only been in business a few years, but shot to the top with their six acres in Castle Pines Village combined with natural beauty and the right space to create the perfect harmony for events. "Cielo was created because we saw the need for an upscale venue in Douglas County that could accommodate more than 150 guests. We are very committed to service. It is paramount to us to surround ourselves with the best in the business, which I feel we have done. In this day and age where people can communicate within seconds, it is extremely important not to let one client or guest leave without an exceptional experience," notes Roz Schroeder, director.
RUNNERS UP: Garden of the Gods Club, The Stanley Hotel
>>Meeting/Event Venue, Hotel or Resort (holds less than 500, Denver Metro area)
THE WINNER IS: The Curtis Hotel
Another new winner this year, The Curtis Hotel has launched in front of the competition with whimsical and functional conference spaces, lobby, guestrooms and bar/restaurant. "The Curtis has always strived to offer a unique meeting experience with a big focus on having fun, which clients of all types seem to be embracing even more in these tough times. Our new affiliation with Hilton in early 2010 and the addition of a state-of-the-art LED light system in our ballroom last summer are definitely helping us to attract a wider demographic to The Curtis. And once we get them in the door, our staff is so dedicated to delivering an exceptional experience that we're seeing strong increases in repeat bookings," states JoAnn Elston, director of sales and marketing.
RUNNERS UP: JW Marriott Denver at Cherry Creek, The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa
>>Destination Marketing Organization (Town/Area 25,000+ in pop.)
Denver has hosted many legendary events, conventions and grand affairs with grace, class and the highest level of hospitality. There is a certainly a key player in all of these accomplishments and it's no surprise to hear that it's five-time winner VISIT DENVER. "In the tough times our mission doesn't change; we continue to bring meetings and visitors to Denver and Colorado while delivering outstanding service. We also worked with our 1,200 members to deliver a great experience for our customers. During these challenging times, we tried to be more flexible and worked with planners to increase attendance and help minimize attrition," states Richard Scharf, president & CEO.
RUNNERS UP: Experience Colorado Springs, Grand Junction Visitor & Convention Bureau
>>Catering Company (Denver Metro)
THE WINNER IS: Epicurean Culinary Group
It's another one of our five-peat winners! "We knew 2010 was not going to be the easiest of years, so we had to prepare for the economy. We invested in additional technology including CRM software to help us better track our clients' needs," explains Greg Karl, president/chief operating officer. "We challenged our chefs to create menus with smaller portions, but with amazing flavor and presentation-trends we are seeing from the coasts and Europe with less cost to the client. Our business actually grew this year in number of events but the event had smaller budgets and guest counts. Good old-fashioned business is to spend the time to know what the client wants and work hard to give it to them consistently."
RUNNERS UP: Catering By Design, Gourmet Fine Catering
>>Rental Service Provider (tables, linens, tents, etc.)
THE WINNER IS: Event Rents Inc.
Being a five-peat winner is no easy feat. Event Rents continues to deliver exceptional service and distinct designs, and the focus never waned from their number one priority: relationships with clients. "It's all about relationships. By continuing to foster and maintain relationships and friendships, we've been able to stay on top of the event community. Whether you are a small event planner or large corporation, we'll treat you like family and provide the best product available in Colorado," states Scott Bradshaw, outside sales.
RUNNERS UP: Butler Rents, Party Time Rental
>>Meeting/Event Venue, Hotel or Resort (holds 500+, outside Denver Metro Area)
THE WINNER IS: The Broadmoor
"In 2010 we entered the year realizing our meetings and convention demand was significantly off. We employed a strategy to significantly augment our existing efforts in our number one feeder market, the Denver metro area. We added a new position, a Denver based specialist with group, corporate transient and PR responsibilities. The goal was to ensure The Broadmoor was top of mind to anyone considering a corporate event, meeting, wedding/social gathering, or just an individual vacation stay. We supported this initiative with a strong advertising presence at Denver International Airport. We also hosted special events and this effort helped The Broadmoor achieve record social/leisure demand in 2010. The other decision was not to reduce staffing in any area of the resort that had guest interaction," explains John Washko, vice president sales & marketing.
RUNNERS UP: Spruce Mountain Guest Ranch, Vail Cascade Resort
>>Teambuilding Facilitator/Organizer
THE WINNER IS: Convention Designs LLC
Relying on what they do best earned a double win this year for Convention Designs. Proving that focus, calm nature and outstanding customer service will most certainly win out, even during the shakiest of times. "I know this sounds crazy, but we honestly didn't change a thing! We saw everyone freaking out when the economy started to turn and decided that we could prosper if we just stuck to what we know and continued to do it well. We remained 'client-centric,' turned down business opportunities that were outside our scope of services, maintained employee incentives and stayed positive," remarks Heather Sullivan, president.
RUNNERS UP: The Arrangers, Fun Productions Inc.
>>Meeting and Event Destination Town (outside Denver Metro)
THE WINNER IS: Vail
It's hard to believe the town of Vail was established a little over five decades ago but ranks among the highest, both literally and metaphorically, in the minds of meeting planners across the state. Sure, Vail has the second largest single ski hill in North America to give the town a phenomenal reputation, but the variety of lodging, meeting spaces, restaurants and seasonal activities also puts Vail front and center. The town also boasts one of the countries largest year-round free bus systems, making it visitor-friendly and easily accessible for getting groups to and from meetings and events. Regardless of season, the town provides world-renowned hospitality for guests of every demographic.
RUNNERS UP: Colorado Springs, Breckenridge
>>Meeting/Event Venue, Hotel or Resort (holds 500+, in Denver Metro area)
THE WINNER IS: Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center
"We believe what separates Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center is the way we treat our employees and the way the employees treat the guests. In fact, in late 2010, Hyatt Regency Denver was awarded #1 Best Places to Work in the large company category by the Denver Business Journal. Additionally, our hotel, adjacent to the Colorado Convention Center, has 60,600 square feet of meeting and event space. These attributes contribute to its long list of accolades, but it is the carefully chosen staff, their commitment to the guest and their level of professionalism and efficiency that we believe really make the difference," remarks Maryann Yuthas, director of public relations and advertising. (Hyatt Regency Denver // Denver
RUNNERS UP: Colorado Convention Center, INVESCO Field at Mile High
>>Attraction (Outside Denver)
THE WINNER IS: Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
This is the second year in a row where animals took the highest honors for both attraction wins. If the giraffe exhibit alone doesn't get you to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, not much else will! All groups that book events at this zoo are able to make arrangements to view this spectacular sensation and literally pet the gentle giants. But it's not all about the animals; food and space count as well. "Combining a five-star restaurant menu with a scenic and interactive setting makes having an event at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo truly extraordinary. Our award-winning chef is constantly coming up with creative menu options you wouldn't expect to find at the zoo. This culinary flair paired with a unique, memorable environment is the key to our success," states Jean Gordon, director of marketing.
RUNNERS UP: Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center, Royal Gorge Bridge & Park
>>Restaurant with Private Dining Space
THE WINNER IS: Restaurant Kevin Taylor
Fresh new menus and a 2010 remodel landed this sizzling restaurant a spot on top. "Restaurant Kevin Taylor has been Denver's longest running Four-Star, Four-Diamond restaurant. While this is an honor taken very seriously, we also strive to keep things fresh and ensure our guests have a phenomenal dining experience. The menu changes several times a year to make the most of seasonal ingredients and our chef's creativity. The main dining room and private mezzanine were remodeled in 2010 to create a more contemporary and comfortable environment that better reflects the cuisine and service style," notes Kristin Hutton, director of sales and marketing.
RUNNERS UP: Maggiano's Little Italy, Atwater on Gore Creek
>>Transportation Service Provider
THE WINNER IS: Gray Line Colorado
Being the eighth largest state in the nation in terms of land, someone has to shuttle all the visiting folks around, and no one did it better this year than Gray Line Colorado. They are one of the state's oldest tour and transportation providers, boasting 65 years of service. Whether it is sightseeing trips, national park tours or shuttles between meeting venues and lodging, Gray Line prides itself on providing an array of options. They will conquer any city, mountain, canyon or valley and do so while driving all groups in luxury and class. Their large and roomy fleet with adjustable seats ensures the utmost of comfort for both short and long trips.
RUNNERS UP: Coach USA, Arrow Stage Lines
>>Colorado Meetings + Events' 2011 Hall of Fame
>>Colorado Meetings + Event's 2011 Editor's Picks
>>Past Colorado Meetings + Events Best Of Winners
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2013 Berkeley Old Time Music Convention
The Berkeley Old Time Music Convention is a five day music festival featuring performances by local and national acts, several rollicking square dances, the illustrious stringband contest, workshops, and plenty of jamming, in venues throughout Berkeley from Wed.-Sun., September 18-22, 2013.
The convention is organized by folks who love old time music and who want to create their own musical fun.
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Battle of the (String) Bands | 2013 Berkeley Old Time Music Convention
Up to twenty string bands will compete at MLK Jr. Park as part of the Berkeley Old Time Music Convention on September 21, 2013.
Most of the bands will be fiddle-banjo combos, but there are always some that push the old-time envelope: jug bands, Greek bands, ragtime mandolins, Irish stepdancers, Italian tarantellas –- anything goes as long as it's unplugged.
The kickoff performance is by Manning Music Fiddlers with a special half-time show by Big Hoedown. Formed in the 1990s by Bruce Molsky, Rafe Stefanini, and Beverly Smith, this old-time "power trio" features Bruce and Rafe switch-hitting on fiddle and banjo, and Beverly's punchy guitar backup and expressive singing.
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Shots chats to Six To Start co-founder Adrian Hon about their latest projects for Channel 4 and Muse
"Every time I go to talk to the guys at Channel 4 we have the same argument. What is it? Is it a game? Is it an adventure? Is it a drama? Is it a thriller?" Adrian Hon is having a tough time describing his new project, Smokescreen, an online educational project for Channel 4. "In truth it's all these things."The project's aim is to educate da yoof about the pitfalls of slack online security. It's a 13 episode miniseries about a gang of friends who hang out on a social networking site called White Smoke. Every episode is slightly different, depending on the issue explored – some are interactive stories, some have more of a game element, some incorporate other sites like GoogleEarth and Facebook. The subject matter lends itself perfectly to this kind of media, meaning that Smokescreen ha a show-rather-than-tell approach to educating young web users.Given the educational nature of Smokescreen, Six to Start had a certain strict parameters they had to stick to. "It's sponsored by Channel 4 education so if it does nothing else it must educate people about online security. So it must be realistic – not like a spy movie with lots of hacking and so on. If you make up a single bit of it, people will still play but they'll think that everything else in your game is totally made up. It doesn't mean you have to be completely straight faced though."Above all Hon did not want to start patronising web savvy teenagers. Six To Start went through two years of research, talking with high school kids. The reactions (internet? Is that paedos? Yeah we know about paedos. Bovvered?) gave them plenty to think about. The average 15 year old already knows about identity theft, the dangers of irresponsible posting online, stalking and the like – they don't need that lecture. Instead Smokescreen allows them to experience how easily these things could happen to them.Hon is a veteran of the early days of the Alternate Reality Game – that is the days when anyone in the advertising industry would respond to the word ARG with a kindly "have you hurt yourself?". While studying for his PhD, Hon and law student brother Dan stumbled upon The Beast – an ARG that piggy backed Spielberg's 2001 movie A.I.This rabbit hole eventually led Hon to work as director and 'puppet master' at puzzle company MindCandy where the ARGs catered mainly for hard core puzzlers and niche gamers. Hon's company Six to Start, which he co-founded with brother Dan, has been going since September 2007 and has been steadily taken their combined passion for alternative storytelling to the mainstream. High profile projects include We Tell Stories for Penguin Books, whereby six authors used new media – eg Google Maps, Twitter – to tell stories.What he does now, he argues, isn't strictly ARG (a cross media game that imbeds puzzles in online media such as forums, websites and email as well as jumping into the real world via fake newspaper ads, postcards and events) in the traditional sense. Every brief is different, and the classic ARG format isn't necessarily appropriate in every case. Smokescreen, for example, is single player while traditional ARGs tend to be sprawling multiplayer experiences. Thankfully, the youth audience doesn't seem to be as hung up on definitions as us oldies in the industry. "They don't make that distinction because they don't really care. I think it's really important for people to start expanding their definitions or stop worrying about what these things mean, forget about what it's called and start thinking about what you can do."Unfortunately, while potential clients were just coming round to the idea, the recession has made them warier of more experimental work. "Because the economy's slowing down there's less money about. That's just the way it is, but it means you can't take as many risks," explains Hon.Not everyone is shying away though. During the run up to the launch of their new album United Eurasia, supergroup Muse tapped the know how of Six To Start to create a weeklong international treasure hunt. Hon's brother Dan had been in talks with Muse's management, and lead singer Matt Bellamy suggested the idea of conspiracy theory and geopolitics.There were some unexpected side effects though – Bellamy's penchant for the odd conspiracy theory seems to have rubbed off on his fans. "The players often didn't know what the hell they were meant to be doing. They were all really paranoid because they were all conspiracy theorists. So we'd be telling them to do one thing and they'd say 'well should we be following their orders?'. It was really amusing, but we had a contingency worked out."For an ARG it was pretty successful, tapping into the loyal Muse fan base – 50,000 people signed up to play and hundreds of thousands visited the site. But compare that with the couple of million hits a reasonably successful YouTube videos can achieve and it doesn't seem much. It's all a question of hit rate versus engagement. And there's something quite exciting about the inventiveness, immersiveness and integrated nature of alternate reality games and related projects – which is why it has become more accepted by the mainstream. 42entertainment's Dark Knight ARG Why So Serious? picked up one of three grand prix at the Cyber Lions.From the outside, it seems like things are developing fast, but Hon has been involved with ARGs from the inside and it still feels like the medium is still finding its feet. "If you're involved it feels like it's taken for ever. Every time I look at stuff I'm painfully aware of what we need to do to develop ARG so that they become as big a cultural force as books or TV or video games," he muses.Smokescreen will launch in September.
"Every time I go to talk to the guys at Channel 4 we have the same argument. What is it? Is it a game? Is it an adventure? Is it a drama? Is it a thriller?" Adrian Hon is having a tough time describing his new project, Smokescreen, an online educational project for Channel 4. "In truth it's all these things."