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The following is written from personal experience. My insight is from finally beginning to understand how much pain and fear have been embedded deep inside my mind and how I have kept myself from letting the fear and pain in and how keeping myself blocked like this has kept me from healing deep wounds. Real healing work is both profoundly challenging and rewarding at the same time.
This kind of awareness has not come from my martial arts practice. I have been seeing a friend for bodywork for the last 15 years – Darlene Drewniak. It is with Darlene's support that I have come to understand the depths behind the mechanics of the mind and how I keep myself isolated from my wounds. While I see the similarities between physical training and how it relates to and supports the discipline I seek with my mind in order to heal – nothing comes close to the depth of awareness I am learning about from my work with Darlene.
Life is a journey. We all know this. Deep down. If we are open to listening we can hear ourselves, our Hearts whispering to ourselves in the wind as it blows through the tress and the way the waters of a stream kiss the banks of the bed that is its home.
Walking through life means learning to live. Learning to live requires a great deal of courage. Why courage you ask? I mean you live right? You get up and you go to work and you have a family and you hang out with friends and maybe you go to the gym or not, maybe you work in the fields planting food for the world to eat – maybe just enough for yourself.
Life requires courage because of the decisions required to be alive. NOT just going through the motions, living in the system of opinions and perceptions hoisted upon us by the mass of unconscious programs of the society, or the family we were born into. Learning to feed our minds and hearts can take a lot of courage and discipline of desire to want more and to reach for more.
What is this more? What more could there be? Well a lot really. If you are living in the system of programmed assumptions about the world – this includes all the drama and all the fears and all the judgements and limitations that go with it … you are not really honouring your Self. Now why would I bring up honour? Is that not an ancient outdated warrior code thing? Well … yes and absolutely not.
Yes, ancient and modern warrior societies and codes all have a version of honour that parallels their societal and cultural norms. Except in modern times and when it comes to Living with genuine presence, Honouring one's Self is about respect and acceptance of Self, no matter what, regardless of what the external world has been telling you since you were born. Respect is not earned through aggression or fear. Often as humans we are conditioned to use those two main modes of operating to build an illusion of respect through varying degrees of intimidation – bullying if you will.
This kind of respect is based on a lack of value for others because of how little we value ourselves. This is why the aggression and fear are so common place. Often an event will happen and we will get caught in the emotional/feeling impact of the event and not understand what has happened to us. The Way we choose to use our minds determines HOW such an event really does affect our reality. What do I mean our minds affect our reality? Well … just go back and let yourself feel such an event – if you can. See how much luck you have with that. How did that feel…? Could you let yourself feel such an event? Do you have the strength to go back into a traumatic event and let yourself feel it and to without judgement or fear ALLOW yourself you FEEL how you attached to it and how you have used it to define who you are?
Can you feel the way you mind limited by the attachment and energy used to keep the trauma isolated tries to distract you and keep you from being present with the pain? Being able to be present with the pain is an art and requires a great deal of courage. Courage is something we all have. There are depths of courage within all of us that are truly breathtaking when it rises to the surface and we ALLOW ourselves to step out of the box of isolation and train ourselves to LIVE through the pain of the traumatic event and become an expression of Living Art.
Training in the martial arts mirrors the internal process of waking to our pain and finding the courage to step forward. Indeed the parallels of healing can be found everywhere. Perhaps this is why so many of us seeking our own healing quite often without seeing at first what it is we have brought to ourselves. Become Living Art by Honouring yourselves and ALLOWING … sometimes allowing is about forcing our minds to face the pain … because the limited ego program based mind does not like to see the pain we have held onto for so long.
As a martial artist I see the parallels in healing and training all the time. When you are training something physically demanding like the martial arts … if you are just training your body and not being deliberate with you mind you are really only training about 10% of your deeper potential as far as I am concerned. And I have met plenty of martial artists that 'play' at the training and train as if they were living their little mental box and repeating the broken record over and over and over.
The mind is the key to unlocking the body. In the internal martial arts like Taiji and Baguazhang and Xingyi …the key is to be relaxed but fiercely aware all at the same time. Training any kind of physical art requires focus and determination … and those moments when we are tired and exhausted and feeling broken by the hours and hours of training ….we have two options. We either shutdown and push through and push the pain down and bottle it up and ignore it or we let the pain in and let it fuel our desire to reach for more of ourselves. Welcoming the pain in neutralizes its momentum, absorbs all the energy the mind has built up to isolate it and build walls to hide it, and finally letting the pain in will let everything dissolve and pass through you without becoming another brick in the wall keeping you from feeling the depth of your courage.
Being open to hear yourself is an art and is how we can really learn how to be alive. The path is full of twists and turns and tricks the mind will play on you – shoving limited opinions in your face like a sandstorm. Anyone can give themselves the Gift of becoming Living Art .. all it takes is a little courage. Sometimes it is hard to find the courage … other times the momentum from putting the time in training the mind and the body makes it seem easy. And then we go deeper.
In the end it all comes down to how much you value yourself and what you are choosing to believe in. How far can you go and how far do you want to go? How much courage will you reach for to open the Path even more? Amazing how deep a little rabbit hole can seem some times.
Living is more than one system of opinions. Everyone has that broken record in their collection. Sometimes it feels comfortable to put it back on the record player and listen .. wistfully pinning over old memories… but when you open your music library up to other artistic expressions …well then the air changes a bit and seems more alive and once you have realized how much more to Living there is …when you realize how much Art there is in the world.
Everyone has their own expression and their own Art of Living their lives. To stand and be present and accountable for one's own expression is what opens you up to more of who you are. Training the mind, waking the body up to feel and allowing one's Self to fully feel and to not shutdown but to embrace what you do find when you really look at your Self. That is Living Art.
Becoming Living Art only takes a bit of courage … and everyone already has the keys to their own art inside them. Training in the martial arts has shown me that the mind and body are deeply connected. Within that connection is where I have discovered a path to find my own keys. This path has always been full of challenges that change with each new key I give myself. The more I choose to look inside the more I challenge myself with accepting what I find. A little bit of courage can really go a long way. Learning to Live is the most amazing journey anyone can ever choose.
And remember … all those keys are inside you. Already. Breath and listen.


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One thing that strikes me about the energy industry (which is a misnomer, but be patient) is its -- well, let's call it "fossilized thinking" about energy sources. They're locked into coal and oil, big time.
This story teased it up to the front of my brain this morning:
The wind energy industry faces a lame duck fight in the House of Representatives over extending the expiring production tax credit. The tax credit has broad bipartisan support, and considering that 81 percent of U.S. wind projects are installed in Republican districts, GOP lawmakers have a good reason to support it.
But with Koch Industries and fossil fuel groups mobilizing to defeat the credit, its future after 2012 is uncertain. The American Energy Alliance, which has Koch ties, told Politico Pro this week that it aims to make the credit a toxic issue for House Republicans: (Article requires subscription access):
"Our goal is to make the PTC so toxic that it makes it impossible for John Boehner to sit at a table with Harry Reid and say, 'Yeah, I can bend on this one,'" said Benjamin Cole, spokesman for the American Energy Alliance.
Think about that for a minute: they call themselves "energy" companies, and yet are fighting tooth and nail against sustainable energy sources when they should be the ones at the front of the line for developing things like wind and solar power. I'm reminded of a story from a couple of years ago about a solar battery developed by Sony under a DoD contract. It was successful -- they developed a battery that could be installed in an automobile and recharged by solar panels mounted on the vehicle's exterior. When the project ended, the whole thing was sold to Chevron, which leveled the factory Sony had built to make the things, and buried the specs way deep somewhere. Why didn't they continue development and start licensing the things? They would have made a mint. (Tell me there's no possibility of a military contract there.)
They're not "energy" companies -- they're oil and coal companies. Their thought patterns haven't yet made it out of the Cretaceous.
And we're supposed to admire these people for their innovative, entrepreneurial spirit? Sheesh!

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Trip Facts
- Destination:Nepal
- Trip Grade:Hard
- Max Elevation:8,091m (26,545ft)
- Total Duration:43 days
- Best Time:March to May and Sep to Dec
- Group Size:Minimum 2 pax
Annapurna Expedition is one of the most popular and most preferred Expedition in Nepal through several Adventure Legends. Annapurna is one of the world's most technical mountains for that reason it has a bad fatality to summit ratio. The climb is a serious adventure and one of the most difficult 8000m peaks in the world. But there is a hope, a new route was used this year and will be the best and safest route to climb moving forward. The South Face of Annapurna is one of the largest and steepest faces in the world. The face is awesome in size and difficulty. The South Face is 3000 feet higher than the Southwest face of Mt. Everest. The South Face of Annapurna is relatively free of the terrible avalanche hazards that plague the standard routes on the North Face of the mountain. Despite the great difficulty, the South Face is a logical route to the summit of Mt. Annapurna.
Annapurna Expedition carries a unique experience in every adventure lover's heart. As Annapurna I (8091m/26,545ft.) is the 10th highest mountain in the world and eighth highest mountain in Nepal. Annapurna I is the lowest 8000m peak but is one of the most technical climbing peaks in the Himalayas. The peak was climbed by Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal on June 3, 1950. It was not until 1970 that Annapurna was summited again from its Northwest Ridge. The peaks exact location can be found at the coordinates of 28°35'45"N83°49'20"E. The Annapurna massif contains six major peaks, Annapurna I (8091m/26,545ft) Annapurna II (7937m/26,040ft) Annapurna III (7555m/24,786ft) Annapurna IV (7525m/24,688ft) Annapurna V (7455m/24,457ft) Annapurna VI in South (7219m/23,684ft).
The Annapurna expedition required three high camps beside the base camp. During Camp I till Camp II there is a risky zone with a very unstable glacier that is always ready to crash which is the main reason for avalanche in this region. There is a challenging climbing over the 72 degrees of steep ice done with fixed ropes with crashing risk. The final climb from Camp-II towards Camp-III requires navigational switchbacks over the snow arena leading towards the summit above the uncovered ridge that doesn't need ropes. The successful ascent on the summit is done on the free climbing over top. The climber can descend their way back to base camp following the same route they came for safe descent or they can follow other routes if they have earlier plans.
Bharal Adventure assures you your full safety first of all as you are our responsibility. We offer you this amazing thrilling and the adventurous journey just in 43 days. We promise to make this journey one of the best and most memorable journey of your life. Your life is a waste if you don't make it in your lifetime list so collect your guts and grab it.
Outline Itinerary
- Day 01: Reach at Kathmandu via airlines and transfer to respective hotels.
- Day 02-03: In Kathmandu optional tour and preparation for Annapurna expeditions.
- Day 04: Drive to Pokhara 950m - 06 hrs journey distance 220 km.
- Day 05: Drive to Nayapul 1,100m and trek to Ghandruk 1,730m.
- Day 06: Trek to Chomrong 1,951m - 06 hours.
- Day 07: Trek to Dovan 2,130m via Bamboo 2,050m - 06 hours.
- Day 08: Trek to Machhapuchare Base Camp 3,720m - 06 hrs.
- Day 09: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp 4, 095m - 04 hours.
- Day 10: At Annapurna base camp rest and acclimatization.
- Day 11: Climb to Advance Camp 5,600m.
- Day 12-13: At Advance Camp.
- Day 14-33: Ascent of Annapurna I Summit.
- Day 34: Return to Base Camp.
- Day 35: At Base Camp.
- Day 36: Trek to Bamboo 2,050 m - 06 hours.
- Day 37: Trek to Jhinu danda 1,700m via Chomrong 06 hours.
- Day 38: Trek to Potana 1, 900 m - 05 hrs.
- Day 39: Trek to Kande and drive to Pokhara.
- Day 40: Drive or fly back to Kathmandu.
- Day 41-42: In Kathmandu for individual activities.
- Day 43: International departure for homeward bound.
Detail Itinerary
- Day 01: Reach at Kathmandu via airlines and transfer to respective hotels.
On reaching at Kathmandu international airport where you will be greeted with warm welcome by Bharal Adventure staffs and guides, and then transfer to your hotel where you will be joined with other members of Mt. Annapurna I expedition, here our guide and group leader will information and brief with wide information regarding the trek and Mt. Annapurna climb.
- Day 02-03: In Kathmandu optional tour and preparation for Annapurna expeditions.
With free days in Kathmandu for necessary preparations where you will be busy packing and purchasing necessary required equipments for the expeditions, on last final day in Kathmandu with final briefing regarding the climb including do's and don'ts, where our expert climbing guide will provide much information and items required for the climb.
For interested people can join in city tour around Kathmandu at places of interest, as Kathmandu valley full of world heritage sites of impressive historical and cultural monuments.
- Day 04: Drive to Pokhara 950m - 06 hrs journey distance 220 km.
Morning travel by tourist coach or in private vehicle over the busy scenic highway towards amazing picturesque Pokhara valley driving through the Himalayan foothills, on arrival at Pokhara transfer to respective hotels nearby beautiful Phewa Lake with afternoon free for short walks.
Flying options 30 minutes of scenic flight to Pokhara.
- Day 05: Drive to Nayapul 1,100m and trek to Ghandruk 1,730m.
From Pokhara 2 hours of exciting drive with grand view of Annapurna Himal range of peaks and then reaching our starting point at Nayapul, to begin our walk following the Modi River to Bhirethati one of the charming villages along the route.
Walk continues through farm lands and villages and then a long climb on stone steps to Ghandruk village dominated by Gurung tribe of people, famous as Gorkha soldiers in foreign countries in UK and India, besides as soldiers there are traditional farmers and cattle herders interwoven with Buddhist religion. Ghandruk one of the largest villages around Annapurna area here overnight in the comfort of a nice cozy lodge after a good walk of four hours.
- Day 06: Trek to Chomrong 1,951m - 06 hours.
From Ghandruk an hour walk uphill and then reaching to a ridge of Kimrong and then heading downhill through the cool forest of rhododendron and pines trees to Kimrong valley, after reaching the Kimrong valley an uphill climb for another hour from here all the way to the top of Chomrong village, a short downhill walk to the overnight stop at Chomrong village, this is the last permanent Gurung village and the gateway to Annapurna Sanctuary and Base Camp trekking.
- Day 07: Trek to Dovan 2,130m via Bamboo 2,050m - 06 hours.
After Chomrong today's walk leads to a short downhill over the terraced farm fields and to the Chomrong river, after crossing the bridge an uphill for an hour to Sinuwa Danda a small spot with few lodges offering great views of the surrounding landscapes and rolling green hills, from this place walking through cool dense forest till a place called Bamboo is reached, located by the Modi River in the middle of bamboo, rhododendron and oaks forest. From here an hour walk on the gradual up trail to Dovan for overnight stop, situated in the middle of forest Modi River gorge.
- Day 08: Trek to Machhapuchare Base Camp 3,720m - 06 hrs.
From here onwards the air gets cooler and fresher entering towards the Annapurna Sanctuary and Base Camp, walk leads on the gradual winding path with gentle ups to Himalaya Hotel near the Hinko Cave, right beneath of Hiunchuli peak. From here walking on the glacier and moraine in the old avalanche area, after crossing a small bridge near at Deurali the last lodge before Machhapuchare Base Camp, from here further vegetation and tree lines disappears with only high alpine bushes and shrubs, our route climbs following the Modi river upstream, the walk gets pleasant in some places then with steep up reaching at Machhapuchare Base Camp for overnight stay. This place with four lodges located on the bottom of Mt. Machhapuchare North Face, from here onwards within the Annapurna Sanctuary
- Day 09: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp 4, 095m - 04 hours.
After a wonderful morning overlooking views of Annapurna mountain range, from here a short walk to the base camp, morning walk on the grassy uphill slopes then reaching higher almost level ground near Annapurna Base Camp, morning walk with stunning views of close Annapurna peaks that circles the sanctuary facing Annapurna I. After a good scenic walk reaching at Annapurna Base Camp a magnificent spot with about three large lodges at present, offering tremendous awesome scenery of snow capped peaks that encircles around this lovely spot at base camp, afternoon at leisure to enjoy the mountain views.
Annapurna area was first explored by the British Adventure Col. James O.M. 'Jimmy' Roberts in the year 1956 and exposed to the world as the 'Sanctuary of Gods'. The Sanctuary has been christened as "Annapurna Sanctuary" ever since.
- Day 10: At Annapurna base camp rest and acclimatization.
A full rest day for acclimatization and short hike with views snow-peaks including Annapurna I, a large wall of a mountain. Here with time for preparation for next day climb to Advance Camp.
- Day 11: Climb to Advance Camp 5,600m.
Trek and climb towards Annapurna glacier and moraine to reach at Advance Camp, where the vague path leads over moraine, ice and small glacial streams, climb leads further high of 5,600m at Advance Camp. A strenuous walk and climb through glaciers and crevices on route.
- Day 12-13: At Advance Camp.
Bharal Adventure reserves two days as rest and for preparation to make the climb a success, where everyone will be active sorting and repacking gears and equipments for the climb which needs at least 3 camps before the summit bid.
Here our leader and lead Climbing Sherpa guide will brief with full information regarding the climbing routes where high technique and positive attitude required on this awesome climb.
- Day 14-33: Ascent of Annapurna I Summit.
Bharal Adventure reserves 20 days for the entire climb all the way to the summit top of Annapurna I, regarded as Killer Mountain like K2 and Nanga Parvat in Karakorum range of Himalaya in Pakistan.
A I was first climbed by late legendary Maurice Herzog in the 1950's, the first 8,000 meter peak ever to climbed even before Everest was submitted taking the North West route, since then there have been several Expeditions from this same route has acclaimed many success.
Annapurna I Expeditions, where climbers have to be in top physical form and as well medically to conquer the top of world's ten highest mountains, for the safe climb we have reserved 20 days.
The 1st camp will be set taking maximum of 2 to 3 days and the next camp II and III between weeks; remaining days will be used for proper preparation for the summit bid of this toughest mountain, the weather also plays a prime factor sometime unfavorable weather hinders us in our set itinerary routine days.
- Day 34: Return to Base Camp.
After a tough and hard achievement with the conquest of Annapurna I, descend back to Base Camp safely, bringing all the gear, used oxygen bottles and camping equipments by this day every member and staff should reach base camp to assist with packing and cleaning the area.
- Day 35: At Base Camp.
After an adventurous and tough climb with success and at base camp preparation for return journey to Pokhara unto Kathmandu, here sorting out gear and cleaning the surrounding camp.
- Day 36: Trek to Bamboo 2,050 m - 06 hours.
After a gorgeous time around high Annapurna Sanctuary and base camp, morning walk leads on downhill path all the way to Deurali, with few ups and downs then on winding trail through cool alpine forest reaching at Bamboo for overnight stop.
- Day 37: Trek to Jhinu danda 1,700m via Chomrong 06 hours.
From Chomrong walk is easier starting short steep morning up to Khuldi Ghar, then downhill into dense forest to reach Sinuwa danda, continue walk descending to Chomrong khola.
After crossing a bridge uphill for an hour to Chomrong village with possible lunch stop.
After Chomrong walk to the top of Chomrong ridge, then our route leads downhill to Jhinu danda for overnight stop, afternoon free for short hike to enjoy refreshing hot springs nearby Modi River.
- Day 38: Trek to Potana 1, 900 m - 05 hrs.
From here onwards into warmer area through many farm villages with downhill walk for an hour to Modi River, then crossing a bridge with short climb to Landruk village, after brief stop continue walk on a long winding trail through terraced farm fields and villages and then reaching cool forested area with uphill for 40 minutes to reach Deurali hill top at 2,150 m.
From Deurali offers super views of Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Manaslu and Fish Tail peak, after a scenic break downhill to Potana village for last overnight stop in the high hills of Annapurna Himalaya.
- Day 39: Trek to Kande and drive to Pokhara.
Morning catching the views of Annapurna Himalaya, as our last day walk leads to a short up through cool forest at Thulo Kharka also known as Australian Camp a beautiful spot in the middle of the forest with large grazing meadows offering glamorous views of Himalayan range of mountains, after a short scenic and refreshing break descend to the road head at Kande village, from here an hour drive back to Pokhara after a wonderful time around high Annapurna hills and mountains.
- Day 40: Drive or fly back to Kathmandu.
Morning a scenic drive to Kathmandu, after a wonderful memorable adventure on world 10th highest mountains expeditions to Mt. Annapurna I, on reaching Kathmandu transfer to respective hotels with afternoon free at leisure.
(Option by air 30 minutes scenic flight to Kathmandu)
- Day 41-42: In Kathmandu for individual activities.
Two days as contingency or spare days in case of delay on climb due to bad weather and other technical difficulties, today enjoy the free day relaxing and busy sorting out climbing equipments, where our leader and guide will submit expedition's reports to concern Nepal Government department.
On this free day, you can join in our guided tour where you can witness ancient culture and heritage sites around Kathmandu valley.
- Day 43: International departure for homeward bound.
Mt. Annapurna Expeditions completes today in Kathmandu, as per the time for your international flight homeward bound or to next respective countries and port of call, transfer to airport with mesmerizing and exciting adventure with Bharal Adventure and its cheerful friendly guides and staff.
Cost Includes
- Airport Pick up drop (Airport /Hotel/Airport) by private car/van/Bus.
- Hotel in Kathmandu: Two night's tourist standard Hotel in Katmandu with breakfast basis. Welcome dinner and farewell dinner in Kathmandu
- Meals During Trek: Your standard meals in mountain (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) during the trekking. Tea or coffee four times a day in cup during the trek
- Kathmandu valley sightseeing (Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Stupa, Bouddhanath Stupa and Pashipati Temple
- Accommodation In Trekking: All accommodations in lodges/tea houses during the treks.
- Trekking permit: 'Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) Permit. And Everest National park permits Toilet paper during the trek
- All necessary paper works.
- Domestic airport pick up and drop by car or Van.
- Licensed Guide: An experienced, helpful and friendly Guide, Porters: Experience Trekking Porters (1 porter for 2 clients).
- Adventure Certificate: Our Company provides Adventure Certificate.
- Arrangement of emergency helicopter service which will be paid by your travel insurance company. Medical supplies (first aid kit will be available).
- All government taxes.
- Service charge
- Drop to airport by car/van/Bus
Cost Excludes
- Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport - Katmandu). Your Travel and rescue insurance.
- International airfare and airport departure tax.
- All the Food in Kathmandu. Also in the case of early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled Itinerary.
- All the expenses in mountain over than scheduled itinerary (due to strike, delay or canceled flight) Extra night Hotel in Kathmandu if arrive early or late departure than schedule Itinerary.
- All the Bar bills and personal expenses (phone call, laundry service, battery recharge, bottle of water, hot water, shower.
- Tips for the guide and porter.
Recommend Bharal Adventure to everyone
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I came to know Bharal Adventure (BA) by chance with my previous trekking to Everest Base Camp Short Trek at the end of last year and This was my second time with Sujan (Founder of BA) for organising such a wonderful trip to Everest base camp short with my friends and it was truly amazing, enjoyable trip, it leaves us a profound experience with spectacular view of some highest peak in the Himalayan range and beauty of vast wildness.
Trekking in Himalayan range can be strenuous, but with our guide, Nirajan help us every step of the way in which make the trip a complete hassle free, we are very thankful for his service and would recommend to anyone coming to Nepal for Trekking.
Once again, thank you for all to make our trekking trip an unforgettable event to us And we are definitely coming back to Nepal again.


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So my beloved Patriots sucked it big time on Sunday but Hillary is winning tonight, and the blue team finally won on biggest loser. Perhaps all is not wrong in the world after all.
I ate my last piece of fertility increasing pineapple today. I never would have guessed that Pineapple would have anything to do with getting pregnant. But it is all over the internet and some people swear by it. So I cut up one pineapple into 5ths and have been eating 1/5th each day. Today was the last piece and it was so sweet and yummier that the first couple of days. I guess the sugars all concentrate over time. Anyways it was yum. The only iffy part was that according to the fertility goddesses on the boards, you have to eat the core to get the benefit. The core has less sugar and more fiber. But I enjoyed it. The trick is to either grind up the whole piece in the blender with some yogurt and OJ. Or making sure to eat a piece of the sweeter outer edge at the same time as eating a small piece of core.
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Monday, December 17, 2007
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Welcome back, G.
I never liked Wolverine as a solo character as much as I liked him as a member of a team, but I think I'd be up for reading the Essentials now. I'm only on volume 2 of the X-Men Essentials, so it will be a while before I hit the Wolverine volumes.
- December 17, 2007 at 9:20 PM
- Teebore said...
Welcome back!
- December 18, 2007 at 9:32 AM
- De said...
How come you only make the 12-ounce sausage roll?
In all seriousness, welcome back.
- December 18, 2007 at 2:24 PM
- Luke said...
Welcome back, Kendall! Wolverine never did much for me in either a solo or a team setting -- I've always been more of a fan of mutants like Nightcrawler personally -- but I had a friend who was really into this title back in the 90s. He would also go on about what Hama and Tex were doing with the title and how deep and meaningful it all was. I like Hama, as a general rule, and Texiera's style always struck me as visually interesting if a bit different from the artists I normally liked. It stinks that Marvel is apparently ignoring Hama's contributions to the character, but unfortunately that seems to be par for the course.
If you have a few minutes, I'd really appreciate if you could check out my blog, as I have recently put up some thoughts about vintage Excalibur in a format you might just be familiar with! I'd love your feedback, since your blog has brought back so many memories of the early 90s and breaking into the "comic habit."
- December 18, 2007 at 8:34 PM
- jim said...
I remember hating the art in these issues so much that I stopped reading the book until the artist changed.
Also, welcome back.
- December 19, 2007 at 11:17 AM


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This is a graduation card, but it definitely could be a male birthday or Father's Day.
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"You Mocha Me Happy" Valentine
Trifold Gift Card Holder Valentine, secured with a ribbon.
You just slip the ribbon up to open the card.
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Valentine "I Like you a latte" Cup
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Just Sayin' Hey!
These cards can be changed to any greeting (or none at all).
Completely blank for any occasion.
Pretty enough to send to anyone.
Just Because!
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Anniversary - Big Bow
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80th Birthday - Male
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Graduation Cap Sparkly
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If yourrrve been involved with the cheerleading squad for virtually any length of time, you are already aware that the cheerleading fundraiser is an integral part of the sport. Cheerleading is a nice expensive venture to get into, as the best uniforms and also the capacity for travel are crucial. Schools fund what you can, these days it's mostly as much as the cheerleading squads themselves to experience a cheer fundraiser to produce in the difference as to what the cost lacks.
cheerleader fundraising
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cheerleader fundraising
Keeping morale full of profits team is one of the most important factors of success, so maintain the atmosphere light and fun. Don't put a lot of focus on what will happen if the cheerleading fundraiser isn't a success - instead, talk just as if it already is on its way to like a success, because that is certainly, after all, probably the most likely result of your cheer fundraiser!


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My cellphone buzzed about 8 this morning as I ran past the Arrowhead Lodge mailbox. That's where we can usually count on a signal. I was on my way to my daily meeting. Yes, even I have meetings on Labor Day, no rest for the weary. Otherwise, I'll never have my part in the Hans Gal Piano Trio anywhere close to ready by the Arrowhead Trio's concert on September 26.
The phone message went something like this: "Hello, this is Ms. X. You wondered if it would be all right to drive your car in the parade today. Sure, come join us."
Mine was a wrong number, but it got me thinking. Maybe next year I'll show up -- in a solar-powered battery mobile, with a few signs, including:
"Who is James Pannabecker?"
"Drink Goat Milk"
"Victory Gardens"
"Make Your Own Cheese"
"Write and Mulch"
"Make Music, Not War" (to quote the bumper sticker of Rockbridge Music)
"Let Donkeys Vote"
"Don't forget 'Who's Virginia?'" says Virginia.
I thought of that, but this is a political parade. The governor and at least one senator were there. If I start showing up every year, begin to establish a reputation and a following, perhaps when I'm 95, after most of the witnesses to my checkered past are out of commission, I could run for Congress.
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Monday, October 11, 2010
Striking the Balance
This was his creation yesterday. Actually, the four bottom most containers (actually are containers for playdough) were originally stacked by Papa. Then upon seeing the opportunity, Juan Or started stacking more things - adding one more playdough container and a kettle. But don' be deceived by the kettle. The kettle was not merely an empty kettle, it contained many magnetic alphabets inside. He carefully inserted the magnetic alphabets one by one into the already stacked kettle. ^_^ By the way, Juan Or is a big boy already. He seems to know how to pose for the camera these days, and with his trademark cheeky smile too! ^_^
This is the full set of his 'Toyland creation'. He is fond of arranging his whatever odds-and-end toys, including objects that he salvaged from the kitchen (like the Fruit Tree empty bottle and microwaveable plastic container), onto the tea table. If Mommy attempts to move or take away any of these from his 'creation', he will appear slightly agitated and wants to grab it back from Mommy!
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- Alice Law said...
LOL! When I zoomed at the pictures closely, I found it's almost girly toys you have got him! According to old wives tales, you will be highly likely to conceive a baby girl for your next pregnancy leh~!^-^
Juan Juan used to love stacking too, but with all my groceries!=_=
Have a nice day!
- October 11, 2010 at 12:15 AM
- Alice Phua said...
Alice Law, LOL! Hahaha....we shall see if the old wives tale is true if there is indeed a 2nd pregnancy in the future! By the way, what you see here so happen are girly toys becos his cooking set toys are mostly scattered downstairs while his boy toys (DIY playsets, die-cast cars, other toy cars) are mostly upstairs together with those unisex toys.
P/S: Or maybe Juan Or is showing the typical Hailam trait whereby Hailam people historically have been known to be involved in food & beverage industry? That probably explains why he loves to play with cooking sets. Hehehe!
- October 11, 2010 at 1:19 AM
- eugene said...
This must be somekind of toys that Juan Or would not leave his hands off, right?
i think it is very good for them to explore all all these educational toys,rather then those pc stuff.
hey have a great week ahead ya
- October 11, 2010 at 1:27 AM
- mNhL said...
He got very nice mini cooking set. My girl will love it! haha
- October 11, 2010 at 1:45 AM
- Alice Phua said...
Eugene, yup, you are right, these are the toys that he fiddles almost everyday! Have a grat week ahead too. :D
mNhL, LOL! As what Alice Law also said, these are girly toys but are play by a boy. Actually I bought them from Litt Tak Warehouse Sale. The vege and fruits have velcro for you to cut them apart.
- October 11, 2010 at 1:56 AM
- smallkucing said...
hahaha can balance so well :D
- October 11, 2010 at 3:52 AM
- Alice Phua said...
Smallkucing, yup, he loves balancing things. :-)
- October 11, 2010 at 6:45 PM
- ummufatihah said...
Hi Alice:
How old is Juan now?.. My youngest girl is 1 year 6 mths old now and very persistance on whatever she wants to do... No "no" or else she'll cry... uugghh...
- October 12, 2010 at 12:13 AM
- Alice Phua said...
Ummu, he is 2 yrs 5 mths old. Oh, yes, my son was persistent and is still persistent now. Yes, I can understand how you feel. LOL! I guess little children are very determined to show adults what they can do and they are very curious also, that's why they behave like that.
- October 12, 2010 at 1:39 AM


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Stephen Sprouse first collaborated with Louis Vuitton in 2001 on the famous graffiti bags.In 2004, Sprouse suddenly died of heart failure at the age of 50. It is Marc Jacobs who has been left the task of interpreting the famous Sprouse aesthetic for the new collection. The line coincides with an Eighties retrospective in January/February at Deitch Projects' gallery and a Sprouse book which is to be released next year on February 1, 2009.
Key pieces include a classic macintosh with a lining fully splashed in graffiti print, as well as T-shirts, mini-dresses, bikinis, and black leggings — all with the iconic Sprouse graffiti.Patent shoes come in flats or heels, embellished in graffiti or rose print. Street-style sneakers come in hi-cut day-glo colors.
Accessories include bold graffiti bangles and whimsical bag charms, and let's not forget the newest It bags of the season — reissues of the Keepall, Neverfull, and Speedy in Sprouse-style day-glo graffiti or rose prints, a signature favored by the late artist.
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Ducey will claim that the new per-vehicle assessment is a "fee" and not a "tax." But in this case, that's a distinction without a difference.
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While Ducey plays politics, legislators should play budget grownups
Even if Ducey is right about higher revenue, it doesn't cover his spending spree.
Where's the next Paul Ryan?
With trillion-dollar deficits just around the corner and Paul Ryan retiring, who will lead the cause of fixing the finances of the federal government?
Should the United States become a giant Switzerland?
Our international engagements, in Syria and elsewhere, runs risks hugely disproportionate to our true security interests.
What's wrong with Ducey's teacher pay plan
It's imprudent, if not reckless, budgeting, and sets two precedents that could haunt the state for decades.
Why does the left hate Ducey so much?
A neuralgic reaction to Trump, I get. But Ducey?
Fundamental ed finance and tax reforms worth thinking about
True backpack funding and replacing existing taxes with a business gross receipts tax would be better for students, government finance and the economy.
A simple, sensible way to restore K-12 funding
Increases the sales tax, increase the base level in school finance formula. Be done.
Realtors aid howitzer at tax reform
Economists and public finance experts think expanding the sales tax to include services is a good idea. The Realtors are circulating an initiative to preclude it.
Congress should pass a digital property bill of rights
Rather than a Facebook show trial, Congress should give individuals an enforceable property right to their personal data.


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In this paper we replace the Gaussian errors in the standard Gaussian, linear state space model with stochastic volatility processes. This is called a GSSF-SV model. We show that conventional MCMC algorithms for this type of model are ineffective, but that this problem can be removed by reparameterising the model. We illustrate our results on an example from financial economics and one from the nonparametric regression model. We also develop an effective particle filter for this model which is useful to assess the fit of the model.


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Alloa Town Centre BID
Alloa Town Centre is a bustling local centre and is the main administrative town for Clackmannanshire. Visitors to Alloa will find a great variety of national, independent andspecialist businesses. The Town Centre hosts award winning restaurants, a selection of bars to suit all, family-owned butchers as well as all the other professional service businesses you would expect to find in a thriving town centre.
Buildings of interest include the carefully restored Alloa Tower, Scotland's largest and oldest medieval keep, Alloa Town Hall and Library, built in 1886 – 1889, Tobias Bauchop's House built in 1695 and the old Church of St Mungo with its graveyard and 17th century tower.
The Alloa Town Centre Business Improvement District (ATCBID) is a non-profit organisation working with over one hundred and eighty business members, all financially contributing towards ensuring that the town centre is attractive, safe, clean and that there are regular events to encourage families into the town centre.
The ATCBID delivers a host of free events throughout the town including:
- Children's entertainment
- Seasonal markets
- Wedding Show
- Easter events
- Christmas – Santa's Grotto & Reindeer.
The ATCBID assist its members by being the first point of contact for any local issues affecting their business or organisation, they offer free business support and marketing, annual business improvement grants, free weekly cardboard, plastic paper and metal uplift service and cash saving utility audits. The ATCBID is currently working on providing free WI-FI to both businesses and visitors.


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The Muted Collection.
Abstract painting in oil & cold wax on wooden panel. There is a lot of texture and subtle color changes in the shapes due to the different transparent and opaque layers. I like to use subtle muted colors and therefore I experiment a lot with color schemes. Then I pick out a number of muted colors that I mixed from complementary colors. Sometimes I also add a bit of grey to a color. I think that muted colors can bring a work in balance, especially in abstract works.
The sides are painted in acrylic in a neutral grey.
I can paint it in any color of your choice.
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oil and cold wax on wooden panel
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Running against the wind n°1 - SOLD (2015)
Oil painting by Linda Coppens
$614.67 Sold
- Oil painting on Panel / Board / MDF
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 19.69 x 27.56 x 1.38 in (unframed)
- Signed on the front
- Style: Abstract
- Subject: Abstract and non-figurative
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Via Ajaxian, the podcast for the "Ajax: What You Need To Know" panel from SxSW is now up. I'm always amused the way that programmers call me a writer and writers call me a programmer.
I'm at a conference in Tempe, Arizona for the next few days, so if you want to hear from me, listening to the podcast is your best bet. What I'm doing here I'm not supposed to talk about, but let me just say that the person who told Guy Kawasaki to read Influence—Science and Practice is here, too. It's going to be a good conference.


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Pervers/Cité: Montreal community festival champions the underside of pride
Though few would argue the benefits of a good party, perhaps there's more to life than endless hours of big-ticket DJs and seas of nondescript tank tops. Luckily, there's Pervers/Cité, a collaboratively organized summer festival that connects a range of queer communities in Montreal. Now in its sixth year, the festival revels in the radical and incendiary origins of pride, where resistance and community building are championed and celebrated. What makes Pervers/Cité such a wonderful eleven days is its abundance of diverse events marked by a party politic. There's definitely dancing and cruising to be had, alongside art shows, performances, marches, punk shows, readings, workshops, book fairs, and tea parties.
To make connections and further explore all the goodies that Pervers/Cité offers, check out their full calendar. In the meantime, here's a list of events that caught our attention.
Videographer: Michael J. McCarthy
Self/Lust: A 2-qtpoc performance and art show
Billed as an intimate evening of performance and art by artists whose work does and undoes self/lust at Studio XX, this event includes appearances by singer/rapper Hua Li, author Prantha Lor, as well as the multi-lingual musical stylings of SIKA, the interactive media/not quite theatre/not quite dance of Kama La Mackerel, plus the poetry of Meg Land, whose artist biography notes the accomplishment of giving birth to the New Kids on the Block. Both event curators, Colleen Young and Ryan Kai Cheng Thom, will also present work. The overall aim of the show is to "showcase art by queer people of colour (lgbt2-qtpoc) who have multiple identities and experiences of marginalization." Self/Lust is part of both Pervers/Cité and 2-qtpoc montréal, a festival that also has a gallery show at articule curated by artist and Self/Lust participant Elisha Lim. "Dedicated to 2-Spirit indigenous queer and transfolks of colour, with gorgeous art, oral history, artist talks, community lectures, in different languages and from different continents," 2-qtpoc montréal will have its own official launch, curator welcome, and gallery tour by Lim at articule on Friday.
2-qtpoc: Curator Welcome and Gallery Tour
Friday, August 10 at 7 p.m.
articule | 262 Fairmount
Saturday, August 11 at 8 p.m.
Studio XX | 4001 Berri, room #201
It Gets Better... Organized: Flash Demo How-to
Through the tactical use of concise statements and strategic visuals, flash demos have a rich history of calling attention to any variety of pertinent socio-political issues. The VidéoQueer project, which germinated in a collaboration between Project 10 and Radical Queer Semaine, wants to bring folks together for a group discussion on the history of flash demos and a hands-on how-to workshop. Hosted by Jordan Arseneault and Bruno Laprade from VidéoQueer/Project 10/Radical Queer Semaine, a recording of the event will go up on videoqueer.org "in order to be used as a tool for budding queer activists looking to make a splash for their cause!" As such, the only condition for being a part of this workshop is a willingness to be filmed.
Sunday, August 12 from noon to 5 p.m.
ACCM | 2075 Plessis
Photo: Rachel Vanier
Radical Dyke March/After-Party
August 14 is going to be a momentous day—it will mark the first-ever Radical Dyke March in the history of Quebec! Inspired by similar initiatives in 1976 and 1983, this particular march will be the first of its kind in Montreal, organized by a grassroots group called Montreal Radical Dyke March Collective. Barb Zee Radikale (Barbara Legault), a spokesperson for the collective, explains, "Many factors converged to create this desire for a dyke march. One reason is very clear to everyone involved: dykes are everywhere, but we're invisible in society, and made invisible in the gay village and in pride in general. We wanted an event for dykes of all walks and wheels of life to come together in a public space." When asked about the event's relation to the current political climate, Radikale notes, "We've been talking about this march for many, many years now, so the student strike hasn't played a role in how we're organizing, but it's affecting how we see the event. We'll march in solidarity with the movement. We're also outraged and scared by the federal government, and the anti-abortion and anti-immigration bills that get pushed. Harper is pushing for a morally right-wing agenda of law and order that's hurting most Canadians, including lesbians. This march is in relation to what's happening with a powerful, capitalist prime minister who's passing bills and laws that are incredibly damaging."
Nonetheless, it will ultimately be a celebration. "The point is to take to the streets and see one another. It's so exciting that this is happening! It's going to be the first time for us to be together with hundreds of dykes, see one another, and meet one another. I think there's going to be a lot of emotion in breaking the invisibility." The march itself is exclusively for and by people who identify as dykes. To show love and support, allies are invited to welcome the marchers at 9 p.m. at the Cabaret du Mile-End, where a thunderous after-party will take place. The party boasts a stellar line-up: MEN (w/JD Samson of LeTigre), Benni E, Laura Boo, Miss Sugarpuss, Lynne T (Lezzies on Ecstasy), DJ Tizi, with MC duties going to Guizo La Nuit. It's actually staggering how much fun talent will all be together in one room.
Radical Dyke March
Tuesday, August 14 at 6 p.m.
Place Émilie-Gamelin (Berri metro)
After Party
Tuesday, August 14 at 9 p.m.
Cabaret du Mile-End | 5240 du Parc
Photo: Ashley Fortier
Queers Between The Covers
For all those who still appreciate the tactile allure of holding a book or zine in one's hands, Queers Between The Covers fosters cultural production while highlighting the community spaces that queer bookstores offer. It's perhaps surprising to note that since the 2002 closing of L'Androgyne, there has been no long-standing queer bookstore in Montreal—though the Concordia Community Solidarity Co-Op Bookstore does carry a great stash. Local and international bookshops, publishers, zine distros, zinesters, and authors will all converge under one roof to present their materials. Organized by a collective of volunteers based in Montreal, Queers Between The Covers is one of the most exciting literary events of the year. Already confirmed for this bookworm haven are Venus Envy, Fight Boredom Distro, Coco Riot, Jesse Crass and Morgan Sea, Bend Over Magazine, Elisha Lim, Fernwood Publishing, Jese Gordon and Jonathan Reid Sevigny, Kersplebedeb, and many more. Get between the covers—reading is hot!
Saturday, August 18, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Centre St-Pierre | 1212 Panet, room #1205
Words cannot fully express what a wild night of sweat, glitter, and fierce catwalk moves this show/party is going to be. Effing Effeminate (Marseau Malik) and POMPe organizer Douche LaDouche (Laura Boo) host Baltimore vogue MC DDm, an up-and-coming hip hop artist whose kinetic rhymes and bold attitude on the microphone are described as "an action sequence from The Last Dragon meets Menace II Society." There's much excitement to be had over bringing such vogue infusion to Montreal. Effing Effeminate (Marseau Malik) explains that the roots of vogue ball culture is "in essence, derived from Harlem during the 1960s from gay men of color who wanted to express feminine identities through drag performance, fashion, and dance. Drag shows and a chosen family dynamic within the LGBTQ people of color community was the answer to discrimination and oppression." In terms of contemporary representations of the vibrant scene, there's been much fervor over Zebra Katz and Njena Reddd Foxxx's nod to ball culture in the stunning song/video Ima Read. But vogue culture recently received some more mainstream exposure, as Malik points out that "TV shows like So You Think You Can Dance? and America's Best Dance Crew have incorporated the vogue dance style, giving visibility to this aspect of ball culture in a positive light." Aside from DDm's set, there will be a performance by Benni E to revel in, followed by a raucous dance party where everyone's invited to work the floor.
Saturday, August 18 at 11 p.m.
Co-op Katacombs | 1635 St. Laurent


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There are a few things wrong with this picture.
1. I am not with the Cambridge Singers.
2. The Royal Philharmonic will not be there.
3. John Rutter will not be conducting - that, by the way, would be a privilege.
4. It will not be the complete work.
However, the picture provides a springboard into the topic of a local production of The Messiah.
1. A choir composed of 3 local churches.
2. An orchestra composed of the same churches.
3. A conductor from one of the churches.
4. Comprised of 5 choral pieces and 4 solo pieces.
If you have never been to a performance of Handel's Messiah, you are truly missing out. Biblical text put to a masterful music score featuring elaborate solos and arrangements. It tells the story from the prophecy of the Messiah to His death and ressurection. Usually, you will see the complete work performed at Easter which is about four hours in lenth. I have been fortunate enough as to have sung the entire work four times with some amazing artists.
Tomorrow and Saturday, however, we will be performing a smaller portion of The Messiah for the community. It will only be about 35 minutes long and will feature some amazing local solists. The best part is that it is FREE! I have really enjoyed preparing for this because it has been so long since I have sung great choral music.
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Bachelorette Contestant Ty Brown Launches Pledge Music Campaign
Popular Bachelorette contestant (and recent newlywed) Ty Brown has launched a Pledge Music campaign to garner support for his forthcoming debut album. Fans of Brown have the chance to pledge money and receive exclusive "thank you's" such as a concert at their home, a bonfire sing-a-long, signed merchandise and more. Says Brown, "I am so excited about this new album, and since I got so much support while I was on the Bachelorette, I thought it would be fun to give people who enjoy my music a chance to be part of the process with me."


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I will be so happy when I don't have to see another friggin' Valentine's Day commercial or chick flick on TV for a while. I mean, I love a nice romantic comedy now and then, but it's nauseating in February. Even Facebook was flooded this morning with status updates wishing everyone lots of love. Blaghhh.
Last week flew by. I did two days of intense intervals on the dreadmill and stationary bike, one day of easy lifting, and a day of easy elliptical exercise. Friday night I went to Trader Joe's after the gym – BIG MISTAKE. Traffic was terrible and it took me forever to get there and what should have been a quick trip to restock on peanut butter turned into a "everything looks good because I'm so hungry my stomach is eating itself load up on junk and eat it on the way home" trip. I was able to resist the sea salt brownie bites and chocolate covered peanut butter filled pretzels, but caved and got some mango sorbet and Trader Joe's version of Doritos.
Saturday morning I went for a run with my lovely lady friends of Lowell. The plan was to do 5 miles, but I ran from my house to my friend Kim's house which adds a little over a mile and a half each way for me. So, the total for me was about 8 miles and change. Kim is 36 weeks pregnant and still running! She's proof that anything is possible. It was a great run, the sun was out, there was little to no wind, and we averaged about 10:00 minute miles. Here we are before the run:
After the run I had to rush home, freshen up and wrap a present for Kim's surprise baby shower. I made her a hand stitched baby quilt. It came out so cute. It had little elephants, giraffes, alligators, and birds on it. Here's a photo of her holding it up for everyone to see:
Saturday night, I just went home and finished my laundry and took a nap. I was sort of bummed out because I hitched a ride with one of my running buddies to the shower and on the way back to my house she was trying to fix me up with her ex. I appreciated the effort, but the more she talked about him and why I should date him, the more irritated I got and the more I just didn't want to hear about it. He use to make her pancakes after she stayed the night and so we just referred to him as "Pancakes" and I kind of felt like saying "I don't want left over pancakes, I want eggs and bacon!" Instead I just said "no thanks". Then when I got home all the commercials and chick flick marathons on TV made me even more bummed out. Thank God I had a nice long run to look forward to the next day to make me feel better.
I woke up early Sunday morning and had my breakfast and tea and headed out. I felt pretty good. My legs were a little heavy and it was colder than the day before, but overall it was not too bad and it hadn't snowed in a few days so that was a huge bonus because the roads were actually sort of safe to run in. The miles flew by. I couldn't do my favorite 16 miler because some of the roads are still too narrow so I did the same hilly modified 16 miler that I did two weeks ago. I got to mile 7 and my iPod shuffle died, it was ok though. It's been a while since I ran without music and it was kind of nice. I needed the "me time" anyway. I made it to the last 4 miles and felt really great so I picked up my pace and finished the last 4 miles the fastest and just in time for lunch! I had leftover Sesame tempeh quinoa and then went to the grocery store to pick up food for the week. I decided to try a new recipe and made Moroccan Vegetable stew with cous cous for dinner. It made my whole house smell amazing. Spices like cinnamon and cumin filled the air and then danced on my palate when the stew was ready for tasting. Before I knew it, I was thinking to myself "CRAP! Tomorrow is Monday!"


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Four teams shortlisted for Cascades Female Factory design competition
The Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority (PAHSMA) has announced the shortlist for a competition to design a new history and interpretation centre at the World Heritage-listed Cascades Female Factory Historic Site south of Hobart.
From approximately 50 expressions of interest received from across the country, more than 20 groups were invited to submit designs. From these, a five-member, all-woman jury selected four design teams to proceed to the final stage of the competition:
- Welsh and Major (NSW)
- Hector Abrahams Architects with Neeson Murcutt (NSW)
- Aileen Sage Architects with Jean Rice Architects (NSW)
- Liminal Studio (TAS) with Snøhetta (International)
The Cascades Female Factory is Australia's most significant historic site associated with female convicts. It was originally built as a distillery in 1823 until it was sold to the colonial government and converted for use as a prison for women by colonial architect John Lee Archer in 1828. The site operated as a convict facility until 1856. More than 6,000 convicts were incarcerated at the Cascades Female Factory. The women housed at the facility were subjected to up to 12 hours a day of labour.
The site originally comprised five conjoined rectangular yards and a collection of sandstone buildings. Three of the five yards remain along with the Matron's Cottage. The site is one of 11 Australian convict sites that comprise the Australian Convict Sites property that was added to the World Heritage Register in 2010.
The competition called for the design of the new centre to be a "contemporary and sympathetic" response to the "profound history of the site."
"It is absolutely critical that we maintain the remaining fabric of the historic site and that we interpret it the best way we can to ensure that the stories and contribution of these convict women are not lost, and that their achievements are understood," said Sharon Sullivan, chair of the jury and the PAHSMA board.
"A new centre will allow visitors greater opportunity to engage with the multitude of stories and complex layered history that the site has to offer."
A spokesperson for PAHSMA told ArchitectureAU, "The entries received for Stage B were competitive and engaging and represented a diversity with regard to design approach."
"The competition is an important project to promote the fostering and participation of female architects with projects of significance, as is befitting the values and history of the site."
The shortlisted teams will now further develop their schemes to present to the jury in October.
The winning design is expected to be named in November, supported by an exhibition and publicaton. "The winning design will be one which best embodies the principles, objectives and philosophy of the project and engages wit the extant fabric and heritage values of the site," said PAHSMA in a statement.
The jury comprises Catherine Baudet (Ferrier Baudet Architects), Shelley Penn (Shelley Penn Architect), Penelope Seidler (Harry Seidler and Associates), Janet Carding (Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery) and Justine Clark (architectural editor, speaker and researcher).
A fundraising campaign, that is hoped will raise $3 million, will be led by political leaders Julia Gillard (Australia's first female prime minister), Lara Giddings (first female premier of Tasmania), Elise Archer (speaker of the Tasmanian House of Assembly), and Fran Bailey (former federal MP).


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99 for Eric Senrud, AQ for Daniel Burke and the flop is A-8-Q. Burke is ahead and as the shorter stack looks to be doubling up his last 245,000.
Wait ...
Senrud hits a set ... Burke is on the ropes now.
Wait ...
Barry Greenstein - Ace On The River - gives Burke a boat, and Boat Don't Lie around these parts.
Senrud is eliminated an orbit later, finishing in 43rd place for a $2,704 cash.
Level - 22
Blinds - 8k/16k
Antes - 2k
Remaining - 40
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OK, so where were we? Oh, right. We were at the part where I had to end the post due to unavoidable circumstances. Lat where we left off, we were talking about the difference between gluttony and greed. So, without further ado, let's just get on with the issue of gluttony in our daily lives...
So, as I have said in the previous post, gluttony can be a problem sometimes, especially for people who have an insatiable desire for their, well, desires (what else?). So much, in fact, that they would even be willing to risk and endanger their own bodies to satisfy their wantings. The details of what gluttony is characterized like can be seen at the previous post.
So how does gluttony affect our daily lives? Well, the reason is rather simple and straightforward. Gluttons such as people with binge-eating problems. Actually, come to think about it, I'm not even really that SURE that "binge-eating" is the correct term to describe people who enjoy eating too many "guilty foods", but we'll go with that for now until I manage to a) actually get home and finally get some good, actually USABLE Internet connection to search up the correct term for "overeating to the point of risking your own body", AND b) manage to store up enough energy to actually OPEN a new tab on Google Chrome and search up an appropriate term for "overeating to the point of risking your own body" (yeah, "Sloth" is one of the seven sins I have never really managed to resolve yet. The fact that I also wait out the deadline of an assignment up until the day before the deadline (hell, sometimes I even do it ON the "D-Day") and commit several hundreds of other lazy, unmotivated deeds also back up this fact).
Anyway, as I was saying, gluttons are pretty much killing themselves slowly by fulfilling their desires (Goddammit, am I just repeating my previous damn post? This is like an 80% similarity match with the first part. Sorry guys, I'm gonna find some original material for you guys in a bit, don't worry). Binge-eaters, who eat way too much and therefore risk their health (and indirectly even their own lives). Binge-watchers/Internet users/Binge whatever the hell gluttons may be potentially addicted to are pretty much destroying themselves willfully. Seeing that I'm pretty much just reusing my words over and over again, lemme just come to this conclusion: you can imagine the impact of us gluttons to our daily lives. I really don't feel like saying everything I just said a third/fourth time, for my sake and you guys's (Goddammit, now I get the feeling I'm making grammar errors AND extreme lack of originality. GODDAMMIT BRAIN WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU).
We still have time to discuss one more sin, and I've decided to pick "Greed" as the final sin of this post, since we're already waist-deep talking about gluttony (and not to mention overusing the same sentences over and over again), we might as well compare it with greed. Greed has the same "base concept" as gluttony: overindulgence of a specific thing. But the difference between "greed" and "gluttony" is that unlike gluttons, greedy people HAVE a lot of what they want (in this case, let's take "money" as the example), but have a tendency of not wanting to share it with people. So let's compare a glutton with a greedy person here.
So Guy A is a glutton. He likes to overspend money, because he's a glutton (that's what gluttons do, after all. We overindulge in our desires, with no regard to ourselves), goddammit. So Guy A, being the gluttonous sonuvab***h that he is, spends EVERY SINGLE penny of his money on things that he likes, with little regard to himself. He just overspends the absolute s**t out of his money,and even when he's low on cash, whenever he gets some moola, he just spends it on stuff that he doesn't even actually really need.
On the other hand, Guy B (the stingy motherf***er) has absolutely NO problem whatsoever when it comes to keeping his bank account balanced (to you guys who might not get this figure of speech, it basically means that he has a nice amount of money to keep his life going). However, he is incredibly selfish. He has no regard for other people, and although it won't hurt his wallet that much to donate and give others a bit of his money from time to time, he refuses to do it, because, as I have said a few sentences ago, he's a f***ing greedy jerk.
Greedy people can be a pain in the butt to the world. For instance, greedy governors/presidents/rulers of countries and cities may be too stingy to give to money to his/her dominion. If you have a greedy ruler to control a domain, he/she is gonna be all in for the money. And when said person gets a crap ton of money, he is just gonna constantly try to find other ways to get more and more money. And he/she will. Not. Stop. EVER. This applies to many things related to rulers ruling over their dominions (is that even the right word? Oh well, let's just go with that. Don't have a dictionary open right now, or good Internet connection either. Yeah, let's just go with "dominion". Sounds cool anyway). In addition, people who are greedy are also the selfish buttholes in today's society due to their insistence of keeping whatever the hell they like to themselves and never give any of it to anyone, even though it won't hurt to do so.
So that wraps up the post for today. We'll continue this later sometime. Until then, as usual, see ya guys until tomorrow.


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ASHLEY Roberts has revealed how to get summer body ready ahead of bikini season.
The former Pussycat Doll, who already has a figure to die for, this week launched a 30-day workout programme designed to get people fit for the festival season.
Along with celebrity choreographer Jay Revell, Nicole Scherzinger's ex-bandmate showed off her dancing skills to mark the start of the Phones 4u #FestivalFit challenge.
The workout session, which anyone can access for free from the comfort of their own living room via the Phones 4u YouTube page, consists of a fusion of festival-themed exercise and dance moves.
Speaking about her new project, Ashley said: "Dancing and exercise is a huge passion of mine.
"I believe dancing is a great way to help you keep fit and Jay certainly worked us all very hard," she added.
The weird and wonderful workout consists of the following moves (don't be fooled by the names):
• Mudder Trudger
• Pull Down The Tent
• Morning Shuffle
• Crowd Wave
• Welly Walk
• Main Stage Sprint
• Mosh Pit Madness
• House Shuffle
• Bottle Dodging
• Twerking 9 to 5
• The Helicopter
• Lights on Twist and Drop
• Rizzle Switch


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These are the five most compelling reasons I can think of that the Steelers will win on Sunday and advance to the franchise's eighth Super Bowl appearance, in search of their seventh Super Bowl victory.
1. Pig Ben. Love him, hate him, think he should be incarcerated or wish to smash his face in with a cricket bat, it doesn't matter. The tremendously gifted Jets DB's will have to play an entirely different game this week than they have the past two weekends. Both Peyton Manning and Tom Brady are rhythm, timing quarterbacks who make tremendous pre-snap reads and can throw balls into tiny spaces. But both are pure pocket passers, neither of whom can do what #7 can do, which is break contain, break free of tackles and extend plays. The difference is not just Pig Ben, but the Steelers receivers, who have adapted to him, know what to do and where to go after that little alarm clock in their heads goes off that says, 'that big idiot is running around back there again -- get open!'
If you're the Jets, do you blitz a safety and risk Pig Ben escaping to find Wallace or Sanders in one on one coverage deep? Or find Miller underneath? Do you spy him? Do you rush three like the Ravens did and risk ending up on the wrong end of a 58 yard completion (which I'm sure is still burning up T-Sizzle.)
Pig Ben's critics always point to Brady, Manning, Brees and now, even Aaron Rogers as being much better than Roethlisberger, claiming that he's not in that class of elite quarterback. To that I say, piffle. You can have your fantasy stats and I'll take the guy who is built for the post-season, for the 4th quarter. Simply put, he is a big game quarterback. Plus, the forecast is for a windy evening at Heinz Field. Roethlisberger has proven than the can throw in the wind, but the verdict is still out on Jets pretty boy, Mark Sanchez.
2. James Harrison. Harrison is an unstoppable force, a class 5 hurricane, a tsunami lined up at linebacker. When the Steelers need something big, there's a good chance that #92 or #43 will provide that play. With Troy Polamalu having kind of an off week last week (due to injury, but still, he was off), Harrison (and Ryan Clark) filled that void. Reading through the official gamebook is like a Harrison highlight recitation: sack, tackle for loss, in coverage on an incompletion, pressure on the quarterback, sack. He is a game changer.
Like Pig Ben, he is a big game player. Earlier in the season, I heard some local radio talking head fielding questions about who was the Steelers MVP of the season. I think he was of the mind that it was Lawrence Timmons (although I could be remembering wrong) and Timmons would be a fine choice, as would Troy. But Harrison has once again dominated his side of the line of scrimmage and even changed the game as it is now played.What's amazing about all of that is that he had to adjust his game mid-stride to avoid penalties (both legit and ridiculous -- yes, I am looking at you Tony Corrente for the "falling on the qb with his full body weight" absurdity) and still be the dominant presence his teammates count on.
Sanchez may be calm and confident now, but he hasn't run into James Harrison lately, not the playoff version of James Harrison. Sanchez' current sang froid is subject to change.
3. Heeeeaaaaattttthhhhh. Yeah, that's right, Jets, the Steelers didn't have Heath Miller during that first meeting and instead, Pig Ben had to throw to Matt "Head of Granite and Hands to Match" Spaeth.
The underneath and middle routes, typically the domain of tight ends, were open enough that Pig Ben threw to Spaeth seven or eight times, even though Spaeth only managed to haul in three of those passes. Who knows? That game might have a different ending with Heath in there. Maybe he doesn't run interference on the 3rd down pass intended for Emmanuel Sanders in the back of the endzone? Maybe he makes the difficult catch in the endzone to win the game on 4th down? I'm not here to bury Spaeth; rather, I'm just making the point that those routes, the ones generally covered by a safety or linebacker, were open.
Whereas the greatness of the Jets corners is evident, the safeties, particularly in the absence of Jim Leonhard, can be exploited. This is a match up that favors the Steelers. Apparently in the last game, the Jets put Revis on Hines and Cromartie on Wallace, leaving either Eric Smith or Brodney Pool to cover the tight end. Certainly the Jets will have all kinds of new schemes, twists and stunts in store for the Steelers (Rex is no dummy), but the personnel is what the personnel is, and I like the Steelers' chances a whole lot better with Miller in the offensive arsenal.
4. Young Money Crew. Mike Wallace, Emmanuel Sanders and Antonio Brown make up the Young Money Crew and, per Sanders, he is Easy Money, Wallace is Fast Money and Brown is Quick Money, although I did hear an interview wherein Brown said he was Cash Money, which made me howl. Defenders, however, are not laughing. Not one bit.
In truth, there were legitimate questions about the Steelers wide receiving corps coming into this season. Wallace had a great rookie season, but how would he handle the attention paid to him with Holmes gone to New York? Ward, though a Hall of Famer, is getting older. We knew that the Steelers had three good passing options (including Miller), but after that it was a black hole of unknown.
Enter Brown and Sanders -- Mo' money, Mo' money, Mo' money!
Sanders, listed as third on the depth chart, contributed 28 receptions for 376 yards and two touchdowns, an unexpected bounty. He has shown that he is capable of stepping up his game on a big stage and none is bigger than this Sunday.
Brown didn't getting much playing time in the beginning and wasn't even dressed for a handful of games, but still he managed to contribute 16 receptions for 167, none more beautiful or important than the 58 yarder against the Ravens. (I don't know how fast Brown is, but it sure looked like he kicked it into another gear to gain separation as he passed Lardarius Webb.)
One more note about the addition of Brown. There has been some serious garment rending over the Steelers giving up Santonio Holmes for just a 5th round draft pick, but that draft pick was used to bring Bryant McFadden back and then go and get Brown. If you say Holmes for a 5th round pick, you say, we was robbed! But if you say Holmes for McFadden and Brown, it's a pretty good deal, particularly when you factor in salaries and such.
It is a particularly popular football cliche to say that you need a speed receiver to stretch the field and that, without one, it all turns to pain, misery and tears. That the Steelers can deploy three speedsters at one time gives them speed at the receiver position that is nothing short of an embarrassment of riches.
5. Brett Keisel. Ah, to sing the praises of the great unheralded one, he of the Nordic God-like beard, the man who, quietly mind you, took over as the anchor on the defensive line when Aaron Smith was lost for the season. Now, nobody other than Aaron Smith's family loves him more than I do. I was positively crestfallen when he was injured. But Keisel has stepped in and stepped up to not only anchor the line, but, it seems to me, to step into the leadership role that has always been Smith's.
His stats are good, but like any defensive lineman in a LeBeau scheme, they're not eye-popping. But if you're watching a replay of last week's game on the NFL Network just watch #99 for a series or two. Or do the same this week. The guy is always pushing the line back, or stringing out a running back so that Troy or Clark or Timmons can get there. He is an unseen playmaker, a virtual puppet master who allows other guys to get lots of camera time. When Keisel was out for a five game stretch, the Steelers went 3-2 and struggled to get by Buffalo. I think he's enough of an impact player that he might have altered the outcome against the Saints or made the Buffalo game a less cardiac arrest inducing affair.
The Jets did a nice job of keeping Mark Sanchez clean last week, but the Patriots don't have anybody on their defensive line who is anywhere near as good as Keisel. I'm hoping to see lots of Brett and his luxurious, multi-hued beard on Sunday night.
Bonus Reason -- The Terrible Towel. I hear tell yarns of Jets fans defiling the Terrible Towel, and worse yet, that some desecrations took place on the streets of this very hamlet, in the Strip District, no less. Not to go all Walter Sobchak on you, but we're talking about unchecked aggression here. And the Towel has drawn a line in the sand that you DO NOT CROSS.
Now, the legendary Myron Cope wrote in Double Yoi, "... I did not see the Terrible Towel as witchcraft to hex the enemy. It would be a positive force, driving the Steelers to superhuman performance ..." I'm not in direct contact with the Towel as Myron was, and do not know if the Towel will smite a team for the idiocy of that team's fans, but it is possible that these cretinous Jets fans have awakened the great might and power of the Towel. You know, I just don't know how to say this more clearly: Respect the Towel, bitches.


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Give Your Life
Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 6, 2008 (message contributor)
Summary: Our society identifies with the expression "Live your life!". However, the message of Christ to his disciples is "Give your life!". (A contrast between heathen and Christian power)
Give Your Life
The world might identify with the expression, "Live your life!"
Text: Mark 10:42-45
I. Heathen government
a. Power corrupts
i. "Nothing, indeed, but the possession of some power can with any certainty discover what at the bottom is the true character of any man."
ii. Delilah's power over Samson allowed her to betray him
b. Pride oppresses
i. Pride elevates self by pushing others down
1. Who Is King of the Jungle-the Lion or the Elephant? A big, mean lion met a monkey in the jungle. The lion pounced on the poor monkey and said, "Who is king of the jungle?" The frightened monkey replied, "You are, O mighty lion." So the lion let him go. The next animal the lion met was a zebra. He pounced on it and roared, "Who is king of the jungle?" "You are, O mighty lion." So the lion let him go. The lion next met an elephant and asked the same question. The elephant grabbed the lion, twirled him around the threw him 50 feet. The lion picked himself up and huffed, "Just because you don't know the answer is no reason to get so rough."
ii. Proud Egyptians oppressed the Israelites
1. There is no straw given unto thy servants, and they say to us, Make brick: and, behold, thy servants are beaten; but the fault is in thine own people. But he said, Ye are idle, ye are idle: therefore ye say, Let us go and do sacrifice to the LORD. (Exo 5:16-17)
iii. Prideful King Darius' oppressive decree
1. All the presidents of the kingdom, the governors, and the princes, the counsellors, and the captains, have consulted together to establish a royal statute, and to make a firm decree, that whosoever shall ask a petition of any God or man for thirty days, save of thee, O king, he shall be cast into the den of lions. (Dan 6:7)
iv. Proud Nahash the Ammonite
1. Then Nahash the Ammonite came up, and encamped against Jabeshgilead: and all the men of Jabesh said unto Nahash, Make a covenant with us, and we will serve thee. And Nahash the Ammonite answered them, On this condition will I make a covenant with you, that I may thrust out all your right eyes, and lay it for a reproach upon all Israel. (1Sa 11:1-2)
II. Heavenly government
a. Meek power
i. Gently helps and directs
1. Does not control by intimidation
a. And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; (2Ti 2:24-25)
2. Leads by example
a. One step in front of the disciple
ii. Given to the meek
1. They inherit the Earth because they can be entrusted with Heavenly government
2. And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. (Mat 18:3-4)
a. The sharp contrast between heathen and Heavenly government shows the power of the new birth
b. Ministering power
i. Rather than using others for self using self for others
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Swissotel Kolkata is Kolkata's newest five-star luxury hotel near the airport and is attached to a mall featuring shops, restaurants and a multiplex cinema. Located in Rajarhat beside the IT hub, the hotel offers a distinct mix of leisure and business facilities, and is noted for its unique offering of Swiss hospitality and attention to detail.
Choose from 147 elegantly appointed guest rooms, including 10 suites with large open-air terraces, each with its own spectacularly exclusive outdoor Jacuzzi. Executive rooms and the Swiss Executive Club lounge provide additional luxury and exclusivity. The award-winning rooftop Sky Lounge is the jewel of the hotel's three restaurants and bar, offering views over the city. An in-house nightclub with resident DJ attracts hip locals and guests alike. The sumptuous breakfast buffet offers a wide range of choices to energise your day.
Location – 2nd floor, Swissotel , located adjacent to CC2, Rajarhat New Town.
Ambience – Beautiful luxary ambience with classy feel, dimly lit, wooden sophisticated furniture with a variety of lights. It is a 88 seater fine diner.
Staffs and Service – Staffs are extremely courteous and well trained and service is prompt.
We Panchphoron team went on a food tasting event named – " Biriyani and Kebab Festival " .
The Dishes We Had :
Kiwi Mojito – a non alcoholic green drink was very cool & refreshing.
Apple Mojito – Apple, mint & lime were added in this non alcoholic mojito and was very refreshing.
Roasted Papad – we were served masala papad and rice papad with a variety of dips. Masala papad with tamarind chutney was the best.
Masala Chaas – an Indian spiced buttermilk , a good appetiser , healthy and a perfect drink for summer.
Veg kebab platter-
Sabj sahi potli – Indian spiced vegetable and nuts staffed in bread. Potli are like small packets or bag . It was unique , well presented and yummy. Highly recommended… !!
Jatuni malai Paneer Roll – Cottage cheese roll stuffed with olives marinated with cream cooked in tandoor. This was soft and yummy.
Rajma aur palak ki galouti kabab – A vegetarian protein packed kebab with Rajma and spinach was soft and yummy.
Makhmali dahi kebab – Deep fried melting yogurt petty. It was very soft and creamy and super delicious.
Non-veg kebab platter –
Bhati da jhinga – Pan fried prawn marinated with green. Jumbo prawn marinated with spices, coriander fried in Pan. It was succulent and had perfect spice balance.
Sahi badami machli tikka – Tandoor roasted fish flavored with nuts. It was soft, succulent and melted in the mouth and the addition of nuts enhanced the flavour.
Bharwan tangri kebab – Tandoor roasted chicken drumstick filled with Spinach, mushroom and cheese. It was lip smacking. Highly recommended…. !!
Gosht shami kebab – ] It is composed of a small patty of minced or ground meat (lamb or mutton ), with ground chickpeas, egg to hold it together, and spices. Shami kebab is eaten as a snack or an appetizer. It was soft and yummy.
Dal Durbari –This simple dal made with toovar and masoor dals is transformed when curds and cream are added to it. The curds provides the right amount of tanginess. It was thick and awesome.
Butter Nan – Soft , spongy and well made.
Dum Gosht Biryani – Lamb cooked with saffron flavoured basmati rice in sealed pot. The biriyani was aromatic and cooked awesomely with succulent meat pieces. A must try… !!
Desserts –
Chukandar ka halwa – It's beetroot halwa, almost same like Gajar ka halwa, it had perfect sweetness balance and was healthy and yummy. A unique item !!
Rasmalai – Very well presented , aromatic and tasted heavenly with perfect sweetness balance.
Home made Ice Cream (Nolen Gur flavour) – Though I am not a fan of nolengur icecream, but it was beautifully presented and smelled nice.
It's truly an awesome place to have food with your friends and family or a business meet etc. The ambience , food, staffs, crockery etc are just mind blowing. Though pricey , but the experience would be unmatched.
Thanks to the management for their hospitality and warm welcome. Special thanks to –
1) Pawaninder Sondhi, Digital Marketing Manager, Swissôtel Kolkata
2)Krishnendu Banerjee
3) Rajdeep Bhattacharjee
Invitation Courtesy – Rajdeep Bhattacharjee (Gourmets Travel Guide)
Proud member of Team #PanchPhoron.


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Nap Strike
The bottle issue resolved, and now I am so freaked out about it happening again I am considering weaning. Sounds like extreme measures, I know. You see, the whole bottle thing happened because I thought I was drying up after a particularly busy week at work where I only pumped once a day for 3 days. After that, there was the sickness and the feeding round the clock, plus extra pumping at night to boost the production. This glorious time peaked with the bottle strike. That finally ended (thanks to the husband getting up at the crack of dawn and offering the bottle when baby is most hungry).
Fast forward to my current situation. Again, I've hardly pumped at work this week, and I refuse to go through what we went through before. I had the nanny feed half breast milk and half formula. The kid had formula! And he likes it just fine. I did not pump at night to makeup for the extra lack of milk my one pump a day brings home. A relief. He is also so much wigglier so breastfeeding is becoming a huge pain anyway. Still, I have that little voice telling me I was going to exclusively breastfeed for the first year. It's not like I can't do it.... it's like maybe I won't do it? The breastfeeding crazies will hopefully avoid throwing bottles at me as I walk down the street and say how I am a failure as a mother. And all this angst while I am STILL breastfeeding! I am just adding formula now, too. It's only two months till 1 years old!! I am crazy.
Speaking of crazies, I was forced to read Weissbluth again because baby stopped napping in the name of development. He pulls up to stand in the crib now. And the naps, oh lord the lovely naps. They went flying out the window. He is happy lying down when mommy is standing above him cooing, but when tired mommy starts to leave, he rolls over and sits up before said tired mommy has even left the room. It's pretty cute, actually. I have come back a few times to have baby standing up with his tomato red face screaming. His chubby little baby legs look so totally edible. I don't like to see him suffer, but it is really cute. It is.
Weissbluth is a certifiable sleep Nazi. After reading a chapter, I feel sure to win worst mommy of the year for going into soothe him because of my guilt. Weissbluth wants to know, is it to make baby feel better or is it to make mommy feel better??? He says let him cry, let him cry let him cry, for god sake woman, let him cry. Baby needs to learn to sooth himself! (I do confess to some CIO scenarios earlier in little Q's life, and I didn't blog about it for fear of the mean comments--it did work and it was short lived.)
I didn't like what Weissbluth had to say so I picked up trusty Dr.Sears. If anyone will disagree with mean old Weissbluth its warm fuzzy Dr. Sears. It is true he disagrees, but he also makes one feel a wee bit inadequate for total opposite reasons. Baby needs to know that his needs are being met. He says, do not do any CIO! It's bad for babies. Instead, take a nap with baby in the family bed! He'll get the message that it is sleep time eventually.
Uh. No, thank you. I do not want the only way he naps to be when I am there. No! So....I let him cry for 1 horrible hour today ala Weissbluth (please no mean comments! Please!) I finally went in, rushed in, really. Baby smiled at me and said, the way he says it, "let's play!" I grabbed him. We went for a walk where baby promptly fell asleep in the stroller for an hour and a half. Weissbluth would NOT approve. Now I have made my son suffer an hour of unneeded crying, only to fold with the stroller nap so he knows for sure there is no reason to sleep in the crib.
I am so tired.