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Happy Saturday! It's ARMED FORCES DAY!
There are several events honoring the men and the women of the military and more! Take a look! Enjoy!
Armed Forces Day Parade
City of Torrance Celebration
This is Armed Forces Day and the Armed Forces Day Parade is ready to rumble through Torrance.
The 59th annual event begins at 1:30pm. It's part of an entire weekend celebration of our nation's men and women of the military.
Take a look at the complete schedule at: torranceca.gov
2017 Pasadena Showcase House of Design @ 10am
This is a Pasadena tradition. The Pasadena Showcase House of Design, one of the oldest, largest, and most successful house and garden tours in the nation.
This year's showcase treasure is a magnificent seven-thousand, six bedroom, four bath English Tudor Revival estate – complete with pool -- designed by architectural firm Marston & Van Pelt.
The tickets for this Spring event benefits a variety of community music programs.
The Orbit Pavilion
The Huntington Library, Art Collection, & Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino
626 405 2100
This WAS scheduled to close in February. However this unique display's existence is now extended through September.
This is the Orbit Pavilion at the Huntington Library in San Marino, a large, shell-shaped sculpture, where we can actually hear the satellites that study the Earth that are passing through space continuously, collecting data on everything from hurricanes to the effects of drought. Distinctive sounds are emitted as each satellite passes overhead: a human voice, the crashing of a wave, a tree branch moving, a frog croaking. Each sound interprets one of the satellites' missions.
The outdoor installation is the brainchild of Dan Goods and David Delgado, visual strategists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, who worked in collaboration with composer Shane Myrbeck and architect Jason Klimoski of StudioKCA to produce an innovative "soundscape" experience representing the movement of the International Space Station and 19 Earth Science satellites.
Body Worlds: Pulse
California Science Center
Exposition Park
Los Angeles
323 724 3623
This is opening day for DR. GUNTHER VON HAGENS BODY WORLDS: PULSE at the California Science Center. More than 200 plastinated specimens show us how life and our life style choices impact various systems of the human body.
By the current and former members of the military and their guests will receive a special discount when they visit this new exhibit and any IMAX film of their choice today, Armed Forces Day through May 29th Memorial Day.
In admission includes seeing the Space Shuttle Endeavour.
Extreme Mammals
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 Exposition Boulevard
Los Angeles
213 763 3466
Extreme Mammals is a new exhibit at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. The extraordinary exhibition explores the ancestry and the evolution of the smallest, most amazing, and the biggest mammals.
Among other extreme mammals at this exhibit, this! A mammal described as a walking whale! This and more amazing mammals are now on display at the Exposition Park facility.
Butterfly Pavilion
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
900 Exposition Boulevard
Los Angeles
213 763 3466
Also at the Natural History Museum, don't forget the BUTTERFLY PAVILION, where we can mingle with hundreds of California and subtropical varieties of butterflies and the plants they enjoy!
Seeing Red: 70 Years of Ferrari
Petersen Automotive Museum
6060 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles
323 930 2277
Petersen Automotive Museum officials are seeing red. No! They're not upset! They're celebrating one of the most recognizable manufacturers in automotive history. This is SEEING RED: 70 YEARS OF FERRARI.
The exhibit features ten of the most spectacular and significant cars in the Ferrari brand's history.
The Unconventional Canvases of Keith Haring
Petersen Automotive Museum
6060 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles
323 930 2277
Time is running out to see THE UNCONVENTIONAL CANVASES OF KEITH HARING at the Petersen. Pop Artist Keith Haring created these rare works on automobiles, covering them with his familiar and famous moving figures. This exhibition closes next month.
Make it a GREAT Saturday, ARMED FORCES DAY. Gayle Anderson, KTLA 5 News.
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Bad stuff has gotta be magnetic in nature.It attracts others like itself.The upsetting result of its magnetic charm is that too many unpleasant things gather together to knock on one's door all at once.And right now,Rishab's door was almost being knocked off from its hinges.
As if all the mess concerning Priyanka and Suyash was not enough to keep his hands full!!To top that,Megha was starting to wonder why Rishab was suddenly growing so concerned about his "former girlfriend".
Megha had a very simple approach to the problems of her fellow-beings.Leave and let leave.
She firmly believed problems should be left to be tackled only by the people to whom they belong.The only exceptions,of course, were her own problems.
So,Rishab's poking his nose into Priyanka's problems was nothing but an unnecessary annoyance to her.And a source of nervous tension.You can never be too careful with ex-flames around.These old flames never get fully extinguished and if time and circumstances conspire,they can pretty well get the current ones packing their bags and leaving.
She was having a phone tiff about this with Rishab on this very day,when Rishab spotted Suyash walking towards him with a smirk on his face.Just my luck,groaned Rishab to himself.That Suyash wasn't coming towards him with the intent of bestowing brotherly affection wasn't lost on him.
"I'll call you back!" Rishab mumbled into the phone to Megha,and put it away in his shirt pocket.
"Hey Rishab,I heard you and Priyanka had a misunderstanding or something?Tch..Tch.Too bad.Hey,can I be of any help to you?You know,like,convincing her you ain't the bad guy?Telling her it's me who to watch out for????" Suyash chuckled."Hey,don't be so pissed man!!!Just tell me.....I'll take care of everything!!!!!"Suyash mocked and started laughing.
It made Rishab sick to the stomach.
"Why are you doing this to her,Suyash?She's such a nice kid.What has she ever done to deserve what you are putting her through?"Rishab asked indignantly.
"I ain't putting her through anything,punk!!!You are.She was on cloud nine till you poked your meddlesome nose into our business,you sick piece of shit!!!!Why didn't you just mind your own business?Megha is a cute thing.Just concentrate on her and let me take care of your lab-babe,alright?Or else,you've just seen a teaser of what I am capable of.I can destroy you,Rishab!!!!Just imagine what will happen if I make Priyanka blabber about that little secret pact you two had?"
"Listen to me,Suyash!!!!Priyanka is a damn sensitive girl!!Can't you imagine what she'll go through when she learns the truth?It's gonna shatter her.She loves you like hell.Thinks the world of you.She doesn't deserve this.You know that.So I'm begging you,just stop playing..."
"Life isn't fair and life's no fairy-tale,partner!!!" Suyash retorted."I will get rid of her when I'm done with her,do you hear?Until then you can keep your moral science lectures to yourself." He started to turn away,then turned back,his smirk back on his face.
"And besides,look at the bright side." he continued."When I'm finished with her,she is gonna be needing a shoulder to cry on.You can then just sneak your butt in and do the needful.You can be her rebound guy.I'm actually doing you a favour,hot-shot!And yeah,you are welcome!!"
Rishab's blood boiled.
Suyash just smiled to himself and walked away.That will teach that ass to stay out of my way!!!!!!!!!!!
Guitar strings and women.Suyash was good at picking them both.As if classical good looks weren't enough to make female hearts melt,he was also the lead guitarist of the college band.For him,women came easy.They were to him what bundles of hundred rupee notes are to that fat rich kid who gets chauffered around everywhere in a luxury car.Easily available.And hence disposable.
Very early in the first year he struck the jackpot.Shruti Mehta.One of the hottest babes in his year.And the richest.Branded clothes,Playstation,smartphone were the perks.Shruti was a gift factory,and Suyash was one lucky dawg.
But one woman simply wouldn't have sufficed.It would have been a criminal wastage of his prodigious womanizing skills.And so he sought out more.He couldn't afford to hook up with anyone from the same college.Shruti just had too many golden eggs to lay for him.He couldn't afford pissing her off.And so it was with chics outside the college,that his trysts with two-timing commenced.And flourished.
It was a pity,though.Priyanka had always been Rank One on his "Top Three Gals To Hook Up With Had I Not Been Committed" list.He often found himself wishing Priyanka hadn't been in the same college as his.Getting together with any of those three chics in that list had been his primary mission and vision statement for the entire duration of the first year. Only thing was-women ain't particulary good at keeping secrets.Especially concerning their romantic lives.If he had to have someone from his own college,he needed someone who would hang around with him and who would still keep her mouth shut about the entire thing.But he had learnt with dismay that such women are hard,if not impossible,to come by.
He had almost given up hope,but then that the gossip concerning Rishab and Priyanka happened.
A ravishing beauty who could keep a love affair all hushed up.It was just...too good to be true.
Suyash always knew how Priyanka felt about him.That much was easy to guess from the way he had caught her looking at him sometimes.They had been close too.With her,he had always managed to play the 'poor little charming guy facing a whole lot of shit from his possessive gf' routine to perfection. And finally some cooked up bullshit about Shruti's psychological problems was all he needed to get unrestricted admin access to her heart.
Of course,then Priyanka had told him that the thing between her and Rishab was nothing but a made-up baloney.This was an unexpected setback to how Suyash had envisioned everything.His core assumption regarding her ability to keep her love life all hushed up had been proved wrong.There had been no love-life to be all quiet about in the first place!But on deeper thought,it didn't matter.She was still doing a damn good job keeping that lie between her and Rishab a secret from others.And Suyash was confident she would keep the reality between her and himself a secret from others too.
Shruti was a delicious dish.And her gifts were the desserts which surpassed even that dish in titillating his taste-buds.But still,Suyash was beginning to get tired of her spoilt rich brat attitude.Weathering the storms of her tantrums and mood-swings sometimes seemed too high a price to pay even for the goodies she showered on him.
He had three months in hand.
He had made up another story as to how Shruti's therapy would be over within three months.So as a dutiful ex-bf,he would just have to stick around with Shruti till that time ;he and Pri would go 'official' only after that.
Priyanka had bought all that crap.
THREE MONTHS.Plenty of time to decide whether Priyanka was really worth having around.Or whether he should just stick with the tried and tested gift-showering extravagance of Shruti.
He was pretty sure if the need arose,he could construct another lie about Shruti's not being able to get over him or something on those lines,and break up with Priyanka on that pretext.He would have to be a little crafty;he would still have to convince her to keep mum about their entire affair.But he was sure he would be able to come up with something.Making a fool out of a chic who thinks the world of you ain't as hard as solving complex Fourier Transform problems.Of that,he was sure.
And who knew?Maybe the thought of losing him would be so painful for Priyanka to bear,that she might just agree to continue the little arrangement they had even after those three months.He could continue to be with Shruti and Priyanka both for sometime more,till maybe Priyanka got tired of it all.Wishful thinking,no doubt.And ultra-ambitious.But then again,Suyash lived in a world of colourful possibilities.Where women were concerned,his wishes were horses which he rode with manic glee.
Of course,it would take only peering a little deeper into his shallow soul to figure out that Suyash didn't care for having either Priyanka or Shruti around.Or any girl for that matter.It was all about feeding his gigantic,massive ego.The chance to brag about his conquests of women to his envious buddies over a bottle of beer.It was like rocket fuel to the engine of his self-esteem.He was walking on dangerous territory,he knew.All his grand schemes and designs might anytime blow up in his face and he would be left with no one to call his gf.Rishab had come pretty close to doing that!But it was cool.He could afford to lose Pri and Shruti both.He would always manage to pick up someone else later.But that dumba** Rishab had thrown a frigging challenge at his face.Hurt that precious ego of his.Stirred the hornet's nest.
He just had to pay.That fool!!!!!!!!!!!!
And now he had to get ready.He finally had the keys to his dad's car in his hands.He had promised Priyanka that they would be going out tonight in his father's car.Hearing that,she had teased him saying that she would be dressed appropriately for the occasion.Suyash smiled to himself as he lay in his bed thinking about this conversation.
Finally, a car with a chic to grace its seats!!!!!!!I wonder if I can get lucky tonight!!A kiss shouldn't be too difficult right now,should it?
To be continued....

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Congatulations on winning the EVO car of the year award for the Evora.
I hope the upcoming Esprit will be in line for the same award in the not too distant future.
It is my hope that Dany puts his new found influence into promoting the Motorsport University Malaysia within both 'group' Lotus and it's sphere of influence.
Dany, obviously wants to raise the Motorsport profile of the company. This would do it. I see synergy, one can only hope the new CEO can also!
Once again I have embedded the slideshare version of the vision!
I look forward to reading Dany's 7 year plan in a few weeks time!
Motorsport University Malaysia


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1. we get to be 'selfish' to you.
do you
and the rest will come
to you
if not
let it rot
don't pour life into things that don't keep you
2. "we" is the n-th wonder of the world
a circle begins
it can only get deeper
not farther
what are our monumynts
build up self worth
mount effort
put up a fight
raise a consciousness
progress is not distance
for a circle
is born complete
it cannot go farther
lest farther be
into the deep.
re-conceptualize darkness
without which
god could not be
without which
neither you nor me could be conceived
conglomerate color
darkness is the birth
of everything.
and ebonics
is a phonics
meant to coagulate
lost lineage
over the waters
in the floods
re-discovering blood
from wi chat
wi sabi dem a listen
crafted to confuse
and discombobulate
massa, his mrs, and his minions
de codify the lens
born into a mothers hands
born in another land
born into another mans
chained in moral degradation
released into a wilderness
of chances
paid pennies
to repeat
once meaningful dances
made to taste and hate
the bitterness of ones
history, living repertoires of culture
bought, sold,
and fucked
for pleasure
it's authentic
you in every measure
now repugnant
you vomit
at the thought
of your own treasures
mount a counter
an assault
it is your destiny
and their fault
don't let them spin it
neither repent nor relent
we play, to sway
this is no game
no one will win it
whether defense or revenge
explore acrobatic
of transcendence
keep at it
and dont give in
dont just rebuild self worth
but discover it
for a circle
is complete
there is no where you can go
to find what you cant imagine
turn to your neighbor and say
"self meet stranger,
the revolution begins with we"
they build their towers
when will we build ours
not talking brick and mortar
but souls and spirits
c'mon lemme hear it
don't let them near it
our daughters
mothers fathers
a circle begins
it can only get deeper
not farther
what will be our towers
mountains stretching
to immeasurable depths
we gather, collaborate
conclusively contemplate
actively meditate
we work.
what are our monumynts
build up self worth
mount an effort
put up a fight
raise a consciousness
imagine new realities
realize new imaginaries
progress is not distance
for a circle
begins complete
it cannot go farther
lest farther be
into the deep.
3. at the altar, bound til death.
we gave up on pure
now we are
we abandoned natural
now we are
at home,
we embraced imperfect
and now we are
at peace
we find struggle
to be
at least
not a means to an end
but the end of our "means"
the beginning, middle, and end
an acceptance of reality
at least in theory
that broken
is what it is
a problem
less so
more of a condition
we find ourselves
living in
generation after generation
reviving the rebellious spirit of frustration with
but us
we live the mysteries of history
in yet told
out of these conditions
we settle down
only to rest
our restless
urges and pleasure centers
served dutifully
by our hearts heads and limbs
all of them
we must mend
rules stiff
we must bend
minds certain
we must upend
we must trod
possibilities and not trends
all along the way
hands helping
we will lend
don't need saviors
any more than favors
or prophets
or gods
or kings
or spouses
or rings
not yet,
still broken,
we could use
love and passion
and cautious caress
and pleasure
with reckless abandon
and enduring acceptance.
at acceptance
we begin
broken we must mend
above all kings
and lovers
and lords
we could use a friend.
4. chamu chamu, ye tu
chamu chamu ye tu.
4 d NDO n U.
tu eres NDO. je suis NDO.
all a unuh, obibini
obi deh sabi weh mi chat deh na true
dcoloneyes d kraft
4 d NDO n U.
chamu chamu ye-tu.
from unuh dun know,
bes yuh buy book.
o' di oppressers man deh
gwe catch you in a jook.
di devil fi dead
an di wicked wi rebuke.
dcoloneyes d kraft
4 d NDO n U.
5. we lost so much
We lost so much
when we decided
Our problem wasn't being treated like "niggers"
but that our problem was "nigga"
was "chillin with me and my niggas"
When we decided our problem wasn't capitalism
but was saggy pants
When we decided our problem wasn't police colonialism
but was "manners" and "discipline"
When we decided our problem wasn't families in poverty
but "family values"
When we decided our problem wasn't infant mortality
but "abortion" coming from the "White man"
When we decided our problem wasn't our being silenced
but our speaking happily in ebonics
When we decided our problem wasn't a definition of success and equality that was passed down to us from our oppressors
but that our lives simply didn't look like theirs….
When we decided that our problem wasn't a prison industry
but music that our kids like…
that industry our kids built…
When we decided that our problem wasn't a society run by a good ole boys club
but the fact that we kick it at the night club (just like everybody else)…
When we decided that our problem wasn't wage theft,
but the fact that niggas pay rent by flipping jordans.
We lost so much energy,
when we got here, exhaling soul
dripping wet from lunar tides with
a cosmic, other world like stank, funk, stench,
that swag
and we instead inhaled that stale, corny, musty ass
conservatism that says your problems are never your problems…
your problems are always your choices,
you problems are always "you."
we lost so much energy and spiritually
we poisoned our bodies such that now
we barely remember how to move
think, "act", like us
much less be.
Featured Image. "Zulu Shield". Painting, original.


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I will attempt to spill as much of my imagination as I can onto this blog space. Who knows what will happen!
Wednesday, 6 August 2014
Wednesday, 30 July 2014
UK &Europe 2014
While I'll be seeing old friends, partying, sightseeing and relaxing, I will also take the time to catch up on my personal artwork. Opening my creative boundaries is probably among the more exciting aspects of this trip for me. I will be exploring galleries of fine and contemporary art, seeing theatre and film, and simply allow myself to be inspired by new experiences. You can follow my art journal on this blog.
Cities I will be visiting include London, Leipzig, Berlin, Brussels, Manchester, and Verona.
Thursday, 12 June 2014
Eren Jaeger Fanart
Continuing from studying the art style of Attack on Titan, I made a fanart piece of Eren Jaeger. He's doing his generic "flying through the air, about to slash a titan" pose. I regret that I chose such a common theme of Attack on Titan art, and that I did not draw something more insightful about the character or story. Nevertheless, Eren is a fun character to draw.
Tuesday, 3 June 2014
It's a Trap
Studies of Eren Jaeger
I spent an evening drawing Eren Jaeger, from Attack on Titan. Perhaps if a production model sheet exists online somewhere, I'd love to be able to draw Eren and other characters on model from my imagination rather than relying on screenshots. They have very strong and distinct expressions.
Fighting Evil By Moonlight
Sunday, 25 May 2014
Animated gif of M is for RIOT: animation
A colour swatch for M is for RIOT: animation.
A sketch of Vancouver's harbor, as seen from my desk on a drizzly day.
A sketch of North Vancouver, as seen from the lounge at DHX Media.
Monday, 28 April 2014
M is for Riot: animation
Based on page two of M is for RIOT: comic
I've become a big fan of Attack on Titan recently, and really admire how concise and clear the action is during fight sequences. Oftentimes on other shows, fight scenes are too messy and chaotic. I wanted to animate a scene that had demonstrated the same clarity of action as is found in AoT.
Aimation was roughed in Macromedia Flash then cleaned up in Paint Tool Sai. The tradigital method used here was, for me, a nice break from the exhausting work on My Little Pony (symbol-based Flash). This is the first animation made entirely on a Cintiq Companion, and took 2 1/2 months of my free time.
Sound effects were sampled from SSFIV, SSBB and other sources.
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I thought I'd have a premonition, know the last night when I hugged her goodnight or took her on her last walk. I thought I'd wake up with a sense of dread and foreboding. I did not. I took her half way on her last walk, until my dad and she started walking down the part of the sidewalk where the grass gets dicey (i.e. there are some stickers) and I realized I had no shoes on. I waited for her to come back and into my room before I went to bed. I said goodnight to her. I don't remember how involved that goodnight was. Is that awful? Was I taking her living for granted when she was sick? I don't remember if I hugged her, but I know I patted her and said good night. She was laying between my bed and the radiator, her head tucked under the bed. Something she used to do all the time but hadn't in a while. Perhaps that should have been a sign. I know I didn't do one last mom-dog cuddle time with her. I wish I had. But I know she felt loved anyway.
Somewhere, in the middle of the night, she wandered into my dad's room. Leave it to Cinn to ensure that I wasn't the one to find her. She knew that my dad should be the one to tell me. And so, after just getting into the shower at about 5:40 AM, I heard a pounding on the bathroom door. You would think, then, that I'd know. Me with foresight and premonition dreams and bad feelings when something's about to go wrong. But instead, I thought someone needed to urgently use the bathroom and yelled, "I'm in the shower!" And then I heard the reply, "Cinn's not breathing." And then I jumped out of the shower, and grabbed the closest towel I could find - a towel which my parents have probably had since I was in middle school, and may also be seeing its last days. And I flung open the bathroom door, towel around me, and my mom rushed in and hugged me and I cried that I wanted to see her. And so there I half-sat half laid on the floor, at 5:45 in the morning, in a fraying towel, hugging my sweet baby girl, who I had known with one look at her was gone. She didn't look like she'd struggled, or was in pain, in her last moments, for which I am eternally grateful, but she was clearly gone.
My sweet baby girl, in your passing, you went as you did in life: quietly, without fanfare, and thinking of me more than yourself. You knew to walk into my dad's room so I would not be the one to find you. Yet you knew to let me fall asleep with you by my side, one last time, curled by the bed. You didn't want me to have the pain of making a difficult decision about your life, and so you did it yourself.
My Cinn, you were my rock, my best friend, love of my life, my soul mate. You were there for me and loved me and supported me in a way nobody else could. I could tell you all of my troubles, no matter how difficult or deep or dark, without worrying that I'd upset you, or worry you, or burden you with them all. And when I was happy, you knew, and you shared in that joy and energy. You knew my feelings and emotions intuitively. There to offer a hug when I was sad, even when I tried not to convey it. You never once let me down. Not once. And when I look back on our lives together, there is only happiness. There is not one negative thought or memory to taint that. I'm not sure I could, or will every be able to, say that about any other living being. You may think I rescued ten and a half years ago, but in truth, you rescued me, not just then, but every single day that we had together.
And so, as you crossed that rainbow bridge, I hope that you met up with the friends and cousins who were already there waiting for you. I hope that there where you are on the other side, there are never any thunderstorms or loud noises, or pink vespas, or plastic bags blowing, to frighten or alarm you. I hope that you get to sit and bask in the sun and take as many walks and car rides with the windows down, as you desire. I hope your meals are filled with treats and chicken and cheese and celery, which no other dog likes and you will get all to yourself. I hope that you still will remember every day, forever, how much I have, and always will love you. And I hope you wait there patiently, but not sadly, until the day that we meet again, at least in body, for I know you are still here with me in soul. Goodbye, until then, my beautiful baby girl. Mama loves you more than words can ever express.


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Adult Entertainment Calendar – February 25, 2015 to March 10, 2015
Check our weekly blog posts to find out when the hottest adult film stars will be appearing in your area as well as what other adult entertainment events are happening. If you know of any events that should be added to this list, please leave a comment below.
Miss Budweiser Contest – Club Risqué Bristol, Wed, Feb 25
Penny Poison – T's Ultra Lounge, Wed, Feb 25 to Sat, Feb 28
Riley Steele – Blush Exotic, Thu, Feb 26 to Sat, Feb 28
Jynx Maze – Sapphire NYC, Fri, Feb 27
Lexi Belle – Cheerleaders Philadelphia, Fri, Feb 27 and Sat, Feb 28
Rousey Vs. Zingano (UFC 184 Viewing Party – Crazy Horse III), Sat, Feb 28
International Sex Workers Rights Day – NJ Red Umbrella Alliance Event, Tue, Mar 3
*** This is just one event of many on Mar 3rd to raise awareness of sex worker rights! ***
Lacey Rain – Jill's Gentlemen's Club, Tue, Mar 3 to Sun, Mar 8
Joanna Angel – Blush Exotic, Thu, Mar 5 to Sat, Mar 7
Jordan Skye – Al's Diamond Cabaret, Thu, Mar 5 to Sat, Mar 7
Sophie Dee @ Tootsie's 10 Year Anniversary Party – Tootsie's Cabaret, Thu, Mar 5 to Sat, Mar 7
Dana Vespoli – Sapphire NYC, Fri, Mar 6
Girl Fightathon – Déjà Vu After Hours L.A., Fri, Mar 6
Trinity St. Clair – Sapphire NYC, Sat, Mar 7
Please confirm dates and appearances prior to attendance. CJAsher.com reposts adult entertainment appearances from other websites and is not responsible for any incorrect information or changes in appearance details by clubs, entertainers, promoters or other sources of event information.


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Friday, December 14, 2012
A Very Manly, Rugged Painting
Acrylic on unstretched canvas
I had a problem. How could I send a rather large painting to my son who is going to school far away? He has repeatedly requested a large painting to cover his very white, bare walls. But sending a large painting thru the mail and then having to arrange for it's storage over summer and shipment back home was not reasonable. (Yes, occasionally I can be reasonable.)
So I created a portable, very manly, rugged painting. It's painted on gessoed unstretched canvas with brass grommets so it can be hung off nails or hidden hooks. It's earthy and organic. Think of painting on a ship's sail. It will fit nicely into a suitcase after being rolled over a large cylinder. It will crack and wrinkle and maybe fray and all of that should add nicely to the outdoor rugged feel of the painted landscape.
Definition of Chinook Arch- the cloud formation that develops during a warm, dry wind that blows at intervals down the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.
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Reuters news agency has apologized to Taiwan over a misunderstanding stemming from last week's interview with President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文), during which she was asked about the possibility of another telephone call with US President Donald Trump, Minister of Foreign Affairs David Lee (李大維) said yesterday.
In the interview, which was published on Thursday with the headline "Taiwan president says phone call with Trump can take place again," Reuters quoted Tsai as saying that "we don't exclude the opportunity to call President Trump himself, but it depends on the needs of the situation and the US government's consideration of regional affairs."
Trump, in a Reuters interview published on Friday with the headline "Trump spurns Taiwan president's suggestion of another phone call," said that he does not want to create problems for Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) when Beijing appears to be helping efforts to rein in North Korea's nuclear and missile programs.
Trump's response has been described as a "slap in the face" to Tsai, and some Taiwanese have criticized the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which arranged the interview, as having poor judgement and allowing itself to be "set up" by the news agency.
Some Democratic Progressive Party members accused Reuters of misinterpreting Tsai's words, as she gave the interview in Mandarin, while others suggested that the agency had been bought off by China to set up Tsai's apparent "humiliation" by Trump.
In response to media queries, Lee said Reuters had submitted a list of questions in advance, but the one about a possible repeat of the telephone call between Tsai and Trump was not on the list.
After the interview, Reuters expressed its regrets and apologized to the ministry, Lee said.
He said Reuters officials told the ministry that they "feel embarrassed," saying the agency's Asian bureau was unaware its Washington bureau had scheduled an interview with Trump right after the one with Tsai.
Asked about the matter during a legislative hearing, the minister said although the question was raised unexpectedly, Tsai's answer was well-considered and circumspect.
He said Washington was concerned over Tsai's comment about the possibility of calling Trump until the ministry provided them with a full transcript of the interview.
Tsai called Trump on Dec. 2 last year, less than a month after his election as US president, to offer her congratulations, the first known contact of its kind since the two nations severed diplomatic ties in 1979.


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היום ששה ימים בעמר
Today is six days of the omer
יסוד שבחסד
A day of foundation in a week of loving kindness
One way I see the first six sefirot, intentions, of the omer week is an alternation between soft and hard pairs. Loving kindness/strength; compassion/perseverance; humility/foundation. The balance is dependent on the aspect of the weekly container.
The hardness of yesod/foundation represents a grounding, a firm connection maintained with the earth. Holding it in loving kindness reminds us not to let that connection tie us down so firmly that we stagnate. We need to be able to take off, willing to learn from influences outside our sphere. The beauty of having a spiritual practice is that we always have a way to reconnect to that supportive yesod space that grounds us.


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|Dress: Zola Shift, Anthro, Necklace: c/o Sayaka :), Jacket: UniQlo, Boots: Anthro
Thursday, 29 August 2013
Last-minute jitters
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Wow, good luck tomorrow! I'm sure it will be fabulous:) Can't wait to hear about it.ReplyDelete
Love this outfit - the pink and olive go so nicely together.Replies
Thanks for that! :) We did deliver a pretty good show, if I do say so myself! :)Delete
Love how you pulled the bear dress into fall with the denim jacket, Gwen! I am so copying you! : )ReplyDelete
I am wishing you tremendous amount of luck from across the globe. And so by the time it gets to you (which will magically be the same moment your play starts), it will have gathered momentum. Extra magic. Not that you will need it, you are brilliant!
So, "GOOD LUCK!" I hope your opening day is splendid!
Thank you, Blue Delft!;) I am pretty sure some of that luck did arrive, because so many things that had been tricky in the actual performance suddenly went smoothly on the first night - like this sculpture that's supposed to break as part of the plot. It broke! :)Delete
And go on and post pictures of yourself in your bear dress! I wanna see!
You are looking all ready and cute for Fall!!ReplyDelete
The shift dress looks adorable with a denim jacket!!Replies
Thanks Sayaka! It's already getting too cold to just wear a denim jacket, so I have to come up with even more (and warmer) ways of wearing this beauty! :)Delete
I love that dress, it's perfectly paired with a denim jacket!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you, Julie! Maybe I'll be adventurous and try to belt it next, hehe. ;)Delete


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Sara is an award-winning violinist who spent her formative years under the tutelage of internationally-renowned violin teacher, Josef Gingold. She began her violin studies at age 5 and has become a "brilliant world-class violinist...one of the very best of the present generation of emerging young jazz stars," according to David Baker, music professor at Indiana University and director of the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra. Her second album, But Beautiful, "makes a strong bid to place her at the forefront of jazz violinists."
Sara will be performing with her trio, including bassist, Ike Sturm and guitarist, Jesse Lewis. Please reserve a seat at Sandilion49@gmail. Details and directions will be given at the time of your reservation.
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Annoy The World Into Paying Attention To ALS
This could just do it. For your next Walk to Defeat ALS, get vuvuzelas on ebay for a few hundred walkers and raise the noise level so that the world will pay attention. I can even see some news cameras wanting to cover people who would do something so outrageous and annoying as to walk through a city or a park making vuvuzela noise. It's so fitting. ALS is outrageous and annoying, too.
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McDonald's Top Chef Doesn't See Anything 'unhealthy' on the MenuBy Mike Krumboltz | Author Blog Posts – 18 hours ago
A meal consisting of a Quarter Pounder hamburger, french fries and soft-drink is pictured at a McDonald's restaurant … In an article for the Akron Beacon Journal, Lisa Abraham quotes Coudreaut as saying, "I don't see anything on the menu that's unhealthy." We suppose that "unhealthy" is a relative term, but even the bravest spin doctor would have a hard time defending the statement against health advocates.
Indeed, a quick look at the McDonald's menu reveals many items that, if not "unhealthy," are certainly not on many nutritionists' top 10 lists. For example, the Double Quarter Pounder With Cheese contains 42 grams of total fat and 1,360 milligrams of sodium. That said, McDonald's has introduced healthier options in recent years, including oatmeal for kids.
Coudreaut was in Ohio and ate at a McDonald's, where he answered a few questions from the locals. When asked if he felt responsible for the obesity epidemic in America, he responded that he worries about his own two children and "what goes into their mouths." He and his kids eat at Mickey D's about once a week.
The average McDonald's customer, according to Coudreaut, eats three meals a month at the restaurant. "I feel that if we were to close our doors of all of the McDonald's tomorrow, the obesity problem would not go away," he said.


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Monday, June 28, 2010
3 More Things to do with Zucchini
We have had a cold and rainy start to summer so not much else is growing in my garden except greens and some hardy strawberries. We should be in zucchini season so I thought I would blog about that ubiquitous squash. I actually didn't plant any zucchini because we are always given more than we can eat; in fact I still have some frozen from last summer! Following are my three favorite ways to prepare it for the family. Any summer squash can be used in place of zucchini in the recipes.
ONE: Zucchini is a great first food for baby; it is mild and easy to cook and puree. Just wash it, cut off the ends, and slice. Steam the slices until they begin to fall apart - start checking after 5 minutes. Once they are cooked, puree, adding cooking water if needed. And voila, easy baby food. You can flavor it with salt and pepper for older kids. Freeze the leftovers in an ice cube tray (see photo above) to store for later. Pureed zucchini is also great mixed with other purees; we like it with apple or pear sauce.
TWO: For babies who are just starting finger foods, shredded zucchini is perfect. Just wash, slice off the ends and shred with a cheese grater. You can serve it alone or in a pasta salad - try it with cooked orzo pasta, shredded carrots, shredded Parmesan, and tossed with balsamic vinaigrette.
THREE: Veggie Enchilada Casserole, this serves 6 and is good for babies who have mastered finger foods.
1 T olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 zucchini, shredded
1 can diced tomatoes, drained; or three small tomatoes, chopped
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups corn, frozen or fresh
1 t ground cumin
1 large can enchilada sauce (we like the green)
1 bag shredded sharp cheddar cheese (splurge on the pre-shredded, you'll thank me later)
6 to 8 taco-sized corn tortillas, cut into quarters
Preheat oven to 350 deg F. Butter a 9x13 glass baking dish and set aside. Saute the onion in a deep saute pan with the olive oil. Cook over medium until just starting to soften. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, add the zucchini, tomatoes, black beans, corn and cumin and stir. Add the veggie mix to the onion and cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
Cover the bottom of the glass baking dish with a single layer of tortilla pieces. Next, spread half the veggies over the tortillas, then half the enchilada sauce, then half the cheese. Repeat the layers once more, cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 10 more minutes. Serve with a green salad and orange slices.
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- Grace said...
yummy! i love zucchini!
- June 28, 2010 at 5:53 PM
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I'm in so much pain! 😳 The surgery went well. They put me out completely which was a surprise and also installed the interstim since my second surgery is so delayed so yay, showers! The thing is though, I was in so much pain after surgery that they gave me lots of pain shots which resulted in nauseousness. I was throwing up so they wouldn't let me go. I got rounds of multiple anti-nausea meds all to no avail so I ended up being admitted. So here I am.
I managed some much needed sleep since I hardly slept the night before surgery, i.e., last night due to pain and probably jitters. When I woke up my back was screaming pain and when I moved, the surgical locations also made themselves known. 😬
Wow, the staff here is great. They got me something right away, the pain pills for the surgical site and got my back pain med, meloxican (nsaid), ordered. My nurse just came in with the first and said he'd come with the other as soon as they get it he also brought me a hot pad for my back. One issue is these hospital beds, terrible for back problems!
I'm wide awake. Zack & Lilly came last night which helped a lot. What a great support! I can't believe I've been so fortunate to find ugh good friends, especially after the life I've lived.
Okay, so now what? They have me on IV fluids, obviously, since drinking anything caused me to toss it. I'm feeling better though and m hoping it's not just the zofram I got earlier. The nurse suggested drinking only about a tablespoon every 15″ or so to see how it goes and reacquaint my body to oral fluids. Even though I'm on clear liquids for eating I'm thinking of eating the chips in my bag in the morning to make sure I'm okay for going home. I'll see.
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Pretty much as soon as we announced that we we having a baby, I've been deluged with "helpful" advice, comments about my weight and declarations of how hard our lives are about to become. Granted, who the comment comes from and how said comment was phrased has been met with different reactions. For example my friends calling me fatty is fine, because I was a trim size 8/10 BC (Before Child), but people I hardly know commenting on my weight is a big no-no. Certain things I feel you just shouldn't say, and quite a few comments I had during my pregnancy rankled. Here's just a few of my "favourites"
– "What will you DO if it's twins?" (From a friend of a friend just before my 12 week scan…well, it's not like I can send one back is it?!)
– "Wow, that's a big bump! Are you sure you're only 16 weeks?" (From a woman I met at a conference. No love, the midwives and doctors have got it wrong.)– "You're definitely having a girl because your hips have spread" (well thank you wife-of-acquaintance-I've-met-once for your kind words, my self confidence about my growing body has just sky rocketed.)
– "You're going to be breast feeding?! Good luck, it's so hard, I had to give up at 2 weeks!" (Well doesn't that fill you with confidence! Thanks neighbour of my auntie)
– "You look really big and tired today!" (How kind of you to say friend-of-the-family, because that's exactly how I feel. And now I feel twice as big.)
– "I had to be induced/have an episiotomy/Caesarian section/to be stitched from front to back. It was more painful than giving birth!" (Heard all of these from different people, which put the fear of Christ up me.)
– ""Don't breastfeed, it'll ruin your boobs forever!" (Absolutely, because that's my number one priority, not my baby's wellbeing.)
– "Oooh don't eat that, you'll never lose the weight when the baby's born you know!" (Great, thanks. Take away the fun out of treating myself to some ice cream why don't you?)
I wonder, have any of you other mummies had any similar comments that have hacked you off to? What is it about pregnancy that makes people think it's ok to comment on your weight?!


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By Dr. Maoshing Ni – Posted on Mon, Jan 12, 2009, 4:05 pm PST
Between the winter winds, the dry indoor heat, and a daily dose of makeup, you may not be feeling as if you are putting your best face forward. Read on to find 7 all-natural secrets for soft, smooth, beautiful skin.
1. Is your lifestyle sabotaging your skin?
Imbalances in your life show up on your face and skin. For example, a poor diet of fast food lacking fresh fruits and vegetables is a recipe for bad, unhealthy skin. Depression, anxiety, and stress create tension in your skin, especially on your face, sometimes causing uneven blotches and wrinkles. Sun damage and dry, cold, or windy weather strip the skin of vital moisture and circulation, leading to prematurely older-looking skin. Smoking, excessive alcohol use, and lack of sleep all show up on your skin. Take a hard look at what your lifestyle is doing to your skin, and make some healthy changes to protect and rejuvenate it.
2. Eat skin superfoods
In China, it was a tradition in the imperial courts for the empress to pass down to the princesses her skin-beautifying recipes and preparations. While many of these ingredients were exotic, expensive foods, readily available foods for skin health from these beauty recipes include cherries, peanuts, black soybeans, walnuts, and jujube dates. Also, citrus, a confirmed healing food packed with antioxidants, benefits your skin health.
For dry skin, eat more flaxseed oil, sesame oil, olive oil, and virgin coconut oil. Every day, eat avocado and handfuls of nuts and seeds, particularly pine nuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, and sunflower seeds.
3. Exfoliate like the Chinese courtesans
The outer layer of your skin regularly renews itself by shedding old cells and replacing them with new ones. An effective way to diminish the appearance of lines and wrinkles is to speed up the shedding process. Instead of using expensive procedures like dermabrasion, chemical peel, and laser therapies, gently renew your skin with products from nature. For centuries, Chinese imperial courtesans used natural exfoliation and polishing agents to loosen and strip skin cells off — seaweed, kelp, pearl powder, dried plum, winter melon seed, persimmon leaf, and cane sugar. Most are available in health food stores and Chinese groceries.
Make a mask with any combination of these natural ingredients. Moisten with water and mix in a blender with aloe vera gel or egg white to make a paste. Use a wet sponge to gently scrub your face with the paste, using small circular motions, until your face and neck are fully exfoliated. Leave the mask on for 10 minutes, and then wash off. Avoid getting in your eyes.
4. Detoxify for skin beauty
In Chinese medicine, it is believed that impurities in our bodies are expelled in many ways, one of which is through the skin, our largest elimination organ. Sometimes, these impurities become trapped and we see the result as pimples and other blemishes. These impurities come from environmental pollution, pesticides, preservatives in our food, and a range of other toxins that age our skin. It is important to help the body cleanse itself so that toxins do not cause internal unbalance that shows up on your skin.
Herbs that detoxify the body can be found in a formula called Internal Cleanse, available in most Chinese herb shops. It contains plant substances such as dandelion, chrysanthemum, peppermint, white mulberry, and licorice, which support healthy liver and gall bladder function, the organs that play the largest role in detoxification and elimination so that the skin is not overburdened. I often recommend to my patients our Exquisite Skin, a nourishing herbal formula that lubricates the skin and assists in detoxification.
5. Natural beauty with natural products
Many of today's personal care and cosmetic products contain carcinogenic chemicals that are absorbed into the skin. There are few regulating laws in the cosmetics industry, and that's why there are often harmful chemicals in them. For instance, your lash-enhancing mascara may have formaldehyde as an ingredient, and there might be plastic resins in your lipstick. You may find asbestos-contaminated talc in eye shadow and blush, and foundation makeup often includes chemical solvents. These are all suspected carcinogens. Choose natural makeup alternatives found in health food stores that use colored clays, vegetable oils, and other natural ingredients. For more information about natural beauty products that I recommend, click here.
6. Use yogurt for superb skin texture
A traditional tonic for healthy skin, yogurt contains lactic acid, a naturally occurring alpha-hydroxy acid that promotes a smooth skin texture by gently peeling off the dead skin layer. Yogurt is especially beneficial for sensitive skin that cannot withstand commercial alpha-hydroxy acid preparations. Used over time, it can also lighten spots and even out a patchy skin tone. Here's how to get these results for yourself: Apply organic plain yogurt like a cream to your washed face. Leave on for 15 minutes, wash off with cold water, and finish with a moisturizer. Afterwards, to reduce any redness, apply a cold pack for 10 minutes.
I hope this article brings you healthy, beautiful skin! I invite you to visit often and share your own personal health and longevity tips with me.
May you live long, live strong, and live happy!
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Monday, February 22, 2010
The President of the Chatham Avalon Park Community Council, grieves the loss of his dearly long-time beloved friend Billy Below, son of Willie and Elizabeth Below, brother to Shirley Below Spriggs, husband to Toni Below, father of Damon and Dana, and grandfather of many grandchildren, and long-time member of Chatham community and St. Dorothy's Parish. He will be greatly missed. We extend our condolences to the family. Funeral arrangements are as follows: the wake will be at 6:00 P.M. and the funeral will follow at 7:00 A.M. at St. Dorothy's Church, 450 East 78Th Street on Friday, February 26, 2010.
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A year ago, Solectric Inc. was little more than a concept. Today the Troutdale-based start-up is being courted by a handful of states hoping to land the 100,000-square foot manufacturing plant the company wants to build.
Company officials remain coy, saying Oregon remains in contention for the plant, which will make thin-film solar modules, and its 220 jobs.
"It looks like it's going to be here," CEO Paul Hodge Jr. said this week.
State officials, however, worry that Solectric could join a growing list of solar companies that got away. While Oregon was once one of the few states fighting to recruit solar energy companies, the field of competitors is growing. And for every SolarWorld and Sanyo Solar the state has lured, just as many ended up elsewhere.
"My biggest fear," said Tim McCabe, director of the Oregon Economic & Community Development Department, the state's chief job recruitment division, "is that when we've convinced (a company) they need to be here, that they go shopping once they've got our offer."
Oregon has placed significant emphasis on promoting the state as the epicenter of solar manufacturing in the U.S,, touting its access to a skilled workforce, relatively cheap electricity, and proximity to California, which represents 80 percent of the U.S. solar market.
The state gained significant momentum with the addition of SolarWorld, which last fall opened the world's largest photovoltaic manufacturing plant in Hillsboro, and Sanyo Solar, which broke ground in Salem in October on a plant to produce solar ingots and wafers.
State officials are in talks with several other companies to add to the momentum, McCabe said.
"What doesn't get reported, is we don't win a lot of these," McCabe said.
German firm Schott Solar Inc., a company Oregon targeted, announced in Jan. 2008 its plans to build a plant in Albuquerque, N.M. Evergreen Solar Inc. chose to stay in its home state of Massachusetts after receiving an incentive offer from Oregon.
And in October, Oslo-based Renewable Energy Corporation ASA announced it would invest $3 billion in Singapore in a photovoltaic manufacturing plant that will include 1,300 jobs in the first phase. Oregon officials said the state hoped to lure the project.
"The big thing we're seeing now is that other states woke up about six months ago," said Bruce Laird, the OECDD's recruitment specialist for the renewable energy sector. "We used to have an absolutely clear field in talking to these companies and now we're seeing the big-incentive states showing up."
That includes New Mexico, which — among other things — gave Schott $7.5 million in addition, and Tennessee, which has shown its muscle in the past by luring once-lucrative auto manufacturing jobs to the state.
McCabe said it's natural and acceptable for companies like Solectric to play the field.
"Evergreen was one that originated in Massachusetts, came out here, went back to Massachusetts, and they beat it," McCabe said. "They're not dishonest. They're trying to get the best deal. That's a real-world business situation."
Hodge said Solectric has met with officials in Nevada, Utah, California and Washington, but Oregon has thus far provided the best opportunity.
The company hopes to decide within a month. It has selected sites in Salem and Washington County, but would not identify exact locations because it is still in negotiations with county officials.
"We just feel so far that the state and counties locally are willing to contribute the most to help fund our facility," Hodge said.
Solectric's plans include an initial 100,000-square-foot plant to produce 20 megawatts of capacity.
It plans to use an existing thin-film manufacturing production line, enhancing it with laser technology it believes can produce solar electric modules that are more efficient and cost effective.
Solectric plans to sell the modules using a network of licensed dealers for residential commercial-scale projects.
Hodge said the company already owns 900 acres near Reno, Nev., on which it will develop a 150 megawatt solar farm that today would be the world's largest solar project, he said. The $500 million project will take seven years to complete, he said.
Hodge said the company's panels can be affixed to the sides of buildings or balconies, allowing them to look like tinted windows that generate electricity.
Justin Pentelute, the company's director of sales, said Solectric has $4 million in pre-sales, not including pending commercial-scale projects the company said are forthcoming.
Hodge said the company anticipates $30 million in 2009 sales, a figure he expects to grow to $80 million a year later.
The anticipated market demand already has the company planning for a second, 100,000-square-foot phase to its yet-to-be-located manufacturing plant.
"This next 12 months is the big gold rush for solar," Hodge said. "We're making history right now."
While some solar companies nationwide are struggling under tight credit markets, the Solar Energy Industries Association this week said the passage of a federal stimulus bill — filled with an array of solar incentives — could generate as many as 67,000 jobs this year nationwide.
"And we are just getting started, as these figures will more than double in 2010," Rhone Resch, the trade group's president and CEO, said in a news release.
Oregon officials, meanwhile, continue to recruit new solar companies, with a particular focus on firms that supply photovoltaic manufacturers.
"We're still the leading manufacturer of solar in the U.S. and that's going to grow," McCabe said. "The potential is huge and I really think we're going to realize that potential. How big? It's probably not going to be as big as I want."
By Erik Siemers, Portland Business Journal – http://portland.bizjournals.com/portland/stories/2009/02/09/story2.html?b=1234155600^1774428&page=2


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The United Sports Bar and Grill is beyond just a sports bar. It is a versatile watering hole where you can have a drink, catch up with friends, have a good meal and generally unwind. The vibrant food and drink menu ensures that there's never a dearth of options to choose from. The lively environment warrants that you are always in good company.
At United, the focus is firmly on an exciting experience. In cities that are constantly craving for spaces where one can unwind after a long day, United is a versatile, much-needed modern hangout place. No matter whom you choose to celebrate a meal with, United is where you want to be for a good time!
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Brief us about the restobar business in India.
The restobar industry is a high-risk business proposition. There is cut-throat competition and a lot of detailing is required. Statistics reveal that 60 per cent of the businesses fail in the first year. As difficult that it might sound, it actually is also that easy, if you get the guru mantra right from day one, then there is no looking back.
While some industry leaders and marketing gurus might believe in five or seven Ps to success, I personally believe that there are 11 Ps to success – purpose, place, people, product, positioning, packaging, price, promotions, processes, presence (physical), and thus finally leading to the final P - profits (in that order).
How do you see the business by 2020?
The year 2020 is just four years away and if we have to judge what's in store, the current trend, with concepts like Make in India, suggest rising income levels, affluence and a growing middle class.
One-third of the population in India will be living in urban areas by 2020, technological and social transformation will only accelerate.
With technology taking over, newer concepts being introduced, equipment getting advanced, kitchen build-out costs getting reduced, top chefs going casual, digital world replacing retail, liaisoning rules and regulations getting relaxed, quick-service chains adopting to the upscale decor of casual-dining competitors, establishments going green, the year 2020 would definitely witness a lot of positive changes in the overall restobar and the hospitality industry in India.
With the continued revolution of smartphones and tablets, restaurant patrons are already accustomed to reading menus online, they also will expect the ability to order, review and pay for their food from their handheld devices, and to sort the menu items according to nutritional values or prices.
Today's restaurateurs are paying close attention to the spending habits of the consumers. They are not only maintaining databases, but are also coming out with innovative marketing ideas to tap these consumers. These consumers will be the most influential diners in 2020.
What trends you are witnessing in India for the business?
As consumers demand more locally-sourced food for environmental and health concerns, we expect the locally-sourced everything trend to bleed over.
Craft beer in cans will continue to trend, keeping in mind the fast-paced growth of the craft breweries. Increased online competition will push restobars to ramp up their mobile and online presence.
Point-of-sale tablet technology will also become inevitable, allowing guests to order and pay at the table along with access to games, entertainment and other online features.
Digital boards, quirky cocktails, comfort food, innovative presentations and pocket-friendly prices will surely contribute majorly to the trend too. Vegetarian food will also emerge as a leader.
What are the opportunities in the sector?
The restobar sector and the overall food and beverage industry in India has experienced immense growth, and is continually evolving in a dynamic way.
This is one of the key reasons that many global and foreign companies are shifting their focus on the Indian market.
Brands and chains of both Indian and multi-national company (MNC) brands are still less penetrated, and there exists a large opportunity in this space to create bigger restaurant chains.
The rise in social media platforms also provides brands with significant opportunities to proactively listen, understand and respond to their consumers' opinions suggestions and interests.
What are the challenges faced by the sector?
The lack of quality infrastructure, the shortage of adequate skilled manpower, high real estate costs, too many dry days, licenses and multiple taxes are few of the challenges faced by the sector.
How is the sector coping up with the challenges?
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We all knew Olbermann was going to do it.
It wasn't a question of if, no, no. no! It was a merely question of how absurdly hyercharged and bloviated the Keith Olbermann "Special Comment" (regarding Hillary's mention of June election timelines, Bill Clinton, and Robert F. Kennedy) was going to be. Knowing Olbermann was going to leap over the top was easy. The fun was to bet on how hysterical, overwrought, and phony his synthetic outrage was going to be on camera.
Has anyone forgotten his "outrage" when it was discovered that someone had breached Obama's passport records? OMG, he devoted an entire hour to the story the night it happened. When it was reported that Hillary's records and McCain's records had also been accessed, the "outrage" ceased. The man is an idiot.
Olbermann has long since stopped being a man principle, a man whose words one could trust, a beacon of enlightened intellect and humor in the usually dull and vapid cable media spectrum. Any pretext of objectively as it relates to Obama has long since dissipated into the night. Olbermann's nightly pimping and whoring for Obama's candidacy has reached a point of insufferability.
It didn't matter that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. issued a statement that he knew Hillary meant no harm. It didn't matter that the original source of the story issued a statement noting they understood what Hillary was talking about and meant no harm. It didn't matter that numerous media talking heads had (begrudgingly) admitted that Hillary was clearly distressed her comments might have caused anyone discomfort or pain. It didn't matter!
True to form he launched into his latest Hillary attack blaming her for every transgression known to man. It would have been funny if it weren't so sickening and pathetic. Olbermann fumed & fulminated, berating Hillary for:
- Acknowledging FOX News balanced approach to her campaign calling it "fawning fairness"
- Mentioning "Boss" Karl Rove
- The 3 am political commercial which he apparently didn't like
- Geraldine Ferraro's comments about the media's sexist approach to Hillary's campaign
- Saying nice things about John McCain "at the expense of Obama and the Democratic Party" (oh, pa leese, give me a break)
- Richard Melon Scaife's endorsement of her candidacy.
On and on and on he droned emphasizing the hideous nature of the word assassination while he used it 13 times during the Special Comment!
Before I wrote this post, I happened across the word tartuffery and immediately thought about Olbermann's resemblance to Tartuffe, a sleazoid character in the 1664 play by Molière. For those looking for a fuller definition of tartuffery see:
A show or expression of feelings or beliefs one does not actually hold or possess: hypocrisy, pharisaism, phoniness, sanctimoniousness, sanctimony, two-facedness. See HONEST.


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One of winter/spring's most versatile flowers, anemones are the epitome of cheap and cheerful. Available in bright spring colours as well as the classic black and white bloom, anemones work well with lots of wedding colour themes. Check out more inspiration on our anemone Pinterest board.
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We've been really busy with weddings the last few weeks, working hard to post photos of all the designs we've come up with lately! Just love how these really vintage-y, petite little bouquets came out, with matching buttonholes featuring feathery limonium and astrantia. The bouquets feature ranunculus, anemone, and roses and are a great late spring/early summer combination. This style would work just as well with summer flowers, lavender would be great in these! More new photos in our wedding… Read more »
Vibrant Spring Garden Style Bouquets
We did the most beautiful spring wedding flowers last week, the bride chose this vibrant combination of anemone, tulips, and roses, and they turned out so amazing! The bridesmaid wore cobalt blue, and the matching ribbon just made the colours pop, just stunning. Anemone are a great choice for spring weddings, great value and come in brilliant bright colours as well as the popular white variety with the black centre. Perfect for all the navy and royal blue bridesmaids' dresses… Read more »


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Oct 23, 2009
Mario Ochoa: Myths/Against The Rules
CA Dj Mario Ochoa, has some great new releases coming through these last two months, I believe an album release could be coming out of all of this, so stay tuned!!
All being released on Avenue Recordings. Please support this release at Beatport.
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Did you ever notice that Pi and iPad are kinda similar letter-wise? Astute observation, no?
Alas, if I was truly on top of things I would have posted about the Raspberry Pi on Pi Day (March 14), but let's face it, the internet was spewing enough pie/pi puns out to keep you hungry for pie all day long while you reminisced over your childhood mathematical woes. Clearly I failed to be on top of the whole Pi day thing, so here I am, three days later trying to make up for it with a list of awesome Pi (& iPad) things.
So here you have it, a great and wonderful list (of hopefully interesting Pi/iPad things):
- We will start at the beginning with this article: What is the Pi Anyways?. This is my attempt to make up for all the people I have left in the confusing swirl of dust I leave behind after my oh-so frequent and random mentions of the Raspberry Pi because it has TAKEN OVER my life. Moving on.
- We will move on to my hero of the week: Lincoln. And no, it's not the Lincoln you're thinking of. Sorry. It's three year old Lincoln who will impress the heck out of you with his Raspberry Pi skills in this video (note the Robots in Hollywood jam in the background): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMBOLQF-H2Y
- Oh, and Lincoln also made a snail cam with his Raspberry Pi. Seriously three-year old, stop making the rest of us look bad.
- Giant Raspberry Pi & Scratch magnets! This is what I do when I can't handle paper-writing: crafts that sort of tie in with my school work and in turn make me feel accomplished and at least semi-productive.
- I've been playing with iPad apps for coding (another technique to avoid paper-writing?). Daisy the Dinosaur is still my favourite (mainly based on the fact that it constantly compliments me on my wicked coding skills and it is exploding with cute), but I've also been trying out Hopscotch and Tynker. They're both designed quite similarly, and both use coding blocks just like Scratch. No news yet on which one I prefer– Tynker looks to be a bit snazzier graphics-wise, but I've read mixed reviews about its functionality. So…try them for yourself!
- Also in the world of iPad apps, I tried out Doceri for the first time today. FYI- It has absolutely nothing to do with coding. It's a virtual whiteboard that you can use to create videos. Use those killer fine-motor/stylus skills on your iPad and then plunk it into iMovie to create a seriously cool video.
Okay, well, that's a list. Do what you'd like with it. I'm off to find some real pie (maybe I'll try out another iPad app while I eat it).


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The brand new UC San Diego Jacobs Medical Center will be opening by the end of this year with a patient care solution using iPads and Apple TVs connected to a 60-inch TV in all of their 246 patient rooms. Patients will be able to access their medical information and patient education material using the MyChart Bedside app by Epic, control the lighting, temperature, window shades and the television in their room via the Crestron app. The patient can also stay connected with their family and friends using FaceTime, Skype, and other social apps
A 25 iPad and an accompanying MyChart Bedside app pilot project was conducted at another UCSD hospital over the last six months. eWeek notes that the iPads and the MyChart Bedside apps also allow patients and their families to put video games on the iPads to entertain children who are visiting patients, giving the children something to do while in the hospital. As to outcomes, eWeek quotes an administrator as saying "We've seen measurable results – nurses say that families are staying longer when they visit, which is really beneficial for the patients," he said. "The goal was to make things easy for the patients, to make them feel more secure."
From the technical side, when patients are discharged, the iOS hardware uses Jamf Pro and the Apple Device Enrollment Program (DEP) to enable the hospital's IT department with the ability to remotely wipe and re-enroll the device without ever touching it. The Jamf Pro's Self Service app catalog enables patients to customize their device and simply install the apps they want or need – without having to enter an Apple ID or password. Patients can also view content or engage with apps on their Apple TV.
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book report by Takuto Kudo
As pioneers in 1800s, Kate's pa and ma decided to go to Oregon by joining the wagon train. Kate does not want to leave her friend, Doris. Before they left, Kate found a cat and named it Snuggs. Kate wanted to bring Snuggs to Oregon, so she put Snuggs in a box and hid it.
During the trip to Oregon, there were a lot of things happened to them. First, there was a buffalo stampede. Second, there were Indians: they had be tracking them. Third challenge was crossing the wavy river. Kate and other people had to cross the river to get to Oregon.
Did Kate get over her difficulties? Could she bring Snuggs to Oregon safely? I enjoyed reading this book. I hope you'll enjoy it, too.
Magician's Nephew by C. S. Lewis
book report: Chika Doi
The Magician's Nephew is one of masterpieces of C. S. Lewis. He is the author of The Chronicles of Narnia. Of course you must have heard of Narnia, because now the series became exciting movies! C. S. Lewis was born in Ireland, and he was a Christian, so the key to enjoying this book is the knowledge of Christianity. But you don't have to know about Christianity because this story is excellent as an adventure story. When C. S. Lewis was fourteen years old, he was interested in atheism, myth, and occult. He became a Christian again when he was thirty-one years old. Knowing he was Christian, you will be able to find interesting parts related to Christianity, things like an apple, the lion and its song; They are all related to Christianity!
It's about Digory and Polly. Digory's father is in India, and his mother is very ill, so he has to live with his aunt and mad uncle (Uncle Andrew) who has some secrets. One day, Digory and Polly go to Uncle Andrew's room by an accident, and Uncle Andrew sends them to another world. They eventually arrive at Narnia.
Digory and Polly sleep under winged-horse's wings. Isn't it enviable? And there are funny stories of Uncle Andrew and other animals. This book will bring you to Narnia with Digory and Polly. This is a wonderful and exciting story of Digory and his friends and family. You should read this excellent story too!
Savvy by Ingrid Law
book report: Mina Nakano
Becoming an adult is complicated, made even more so because adulthood is not a tangible concept. In Savvy, author Ingrid Law tells the story of Mibs Beaumont, a girl who learns what it is to be an adult. Her path to adulthood is a physical road trip—one where she learns responsibility, individuality, and love.
In the Beaumont family, everyone has his or her own savvy, a unique magic power. This power appears on the person's thirteenth birthday. Mibs' late grandmother could catch radio waves, her grandfather can move the earth, her mother is perfect in everything she does, her brother Rocket can use electricity as he wishes, and her other brother Fish can control the weather. All of these abilities work according to the user's emotions. At the beginning of the story, Mibs is excitedly awaiting her approaching thirteenth birthday. She cannot wait to find out what her savvy is.
Suddenly, disaster strikes. Mibs' father, who does not have a savvy, is critically injured in a highway car crash. He falls into a coma. The family, even with their magic powers, cannot do anything to help him. Mibs prays fervently that her savvy will be something that could help her father.
On the day of her thirteenth birthday, Mibs, her brothers Fish and Samson, friend Will Junior, and Will's elder sister Bobbi find themselves on a journey to get to Mibs' father in the hospital. Mibs initially thinks her savvy is waking people up, but she realizes that it is actually listening to people's thoughts through their tattoos. The journey seems pointless… until Mibs starts to learn more about herself and the others. She slowly comes to terms with leaving behind childhood, and her understanding of human relations deepens.
I recommend Savvy for young readers who are unsure of what adulthood holds for them. This book's core theme is clear and simple, and easily understandable for any reader. If you want to relieve the uncertainty of growing up, or just want a good adventure story, this is the book for you.
Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl
book report: Naoki Sugasawa
Three nasty and mean farmers named Boggis, Bunce and Bean are trying to get rid of Mr. Fox who is stealing food for his family. First, they tried to shoot him with shotguns. They got Mr.Fox's tail, but missed his body. Mr. Fox was back home safe just in time. Then, the men thought of using mechanical shovels to get Mr. Fox and his family. When Mr. Fox saw the ceiling of hir room crack, he told his family to dig with him. They dug and dug and dug to save their lives. After three day, Mr.Fox and his family were starving, so he made a plan.
Mr. Fox met Badger and other animals who were also starving. The nasty and mean farmers were still waiting in the dark beside their tents for animals to come out for food. What will happen to Mr. Fox, his family, and other animals? I think this book is fun, exciting, and thrilling.
The Vampire's Vacation(A to Z Mysteries) by Ron Roy
book report: Hinase Enoki
Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose saw a weird man they had never seen before in town. Ruth Rose thought she could recognize him, but she forgot who he was. Josh thought the man was a vampire because he was all dressed up in black. They followed him to see where he was going. First, they saw the man go into the Ellie's Diner. The three kids followed him in. Then the guy suddenly vanished! They told Ellie everything they saw. Dink recognized a little round band-aid on Ellie's neck. The trio went outside and Dink told Josh and Ruth Rose about the little round band-aid.
When they were walking on the sidewalk, they saw the weird man again. They followed him. This time, he went into the Book Nook. The children also went into the Book Nook, but it was no use. He disappeared again. Dink noticed another round band-aid on Mr.Paskey's neck. Now, Josh really thinks the man is a vampire because he is drinking everyone's blood. Or is it because everyone needs a band-aid on his or her neck?
I recommend this book. It is a very good mystery book. I hope you will enjoy reading it!
The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies
book report: Akari Taniguchi
One hot summer day, Jessie and Evan had a war called "The Lemonade War". They started competing selling lemonade. The rules are that they can only sell lemonade and have to make at least 100 bucks (dollars)! In the middle of the war, Evan and Jessie hated each other. They can only sell lemonade until Sunday. Who will win?
I love this book because it tells you how to sell a lot of lemonade in details. I am sure you would love this book, too. So, you should read it!
Clementine by Sara Pennypacker
book report: Akari Taniguchi
Clementine is a normal girl, well, actually a big trouble maker. All the things in the story started on a Tuesday. A bad Tuesday. First, she cut her friend's hair. Next, well, I shouldn't tell you. If you want to find out, just read this book! OKay, I will tell you one more thing. She was sent to the principal's office many times! You should really read this book because it is exciting and funny at the same time!
Rollercoaster poem by Akari Taniguchi
Rollercoasters are fun to ride
With my parents sitting by my side
I am enthusiastic about the thrill
Of speeding down the enormous hill
But it's kind of frightening
to go as fast as a lightening
Diamond of Darkhold by: Jeanne DuPrau
book report: Yusuke Ma
For several months after they escaped the dying city of Ember, Doon, Lina, and the people of Ember have been living in the city of Sparks. When a roamer came to trade some goods, Doon traded a box of matches for a book that was for the people of Ember. They looked at the pages but didn't have any clue for the meaning of the book. So Lina and Doon agreed to go back to the city of Ember to find a clue.
Lina left a note for Mrs. Murdo, her step-mother. And Lina and Doon left the city of Sparks and headed to Ember. When they found a crack in the ground, from where they could see the underground city, they both saw a glowing light in the center of the city. So they went down a path that led them to Ember.
They came to the city in the Unknown Regions. They went forward toward the city, but a long ditch blocked their path. They found a big plank and used it as a bridge. They headed toward the center of the city. And they both saw a big fire.
As Doon went forward to the fire, a man grabbed him and pulled him away. Lina was not seen, but what will happen to her? What will happen to Doon?
This book is really exciting and interesting. You can't predict what will happen until the end. The most exciting part is when Doon tried to escape the Troggs. But the best part is when Lina and Doon found the diamonds. I really enjoyed this book.
Who's Your Mummy? Goosebumps by R.L.Stine
Book report by Yusuke Ma
Abby and Peter have to go to their uncle's house because their grandmother is sick. She has to see a doctor at a hospital. When Abby and Peter get off the train and wait for their uncle, nobody comes. They ask a lady about their uncle. She tells them where he is, but warns them that it is dangerous to go. Abby and Peter don't believe her and go to their uncle's house.
When Abby and Peter go inside, their uncle greets them. That night, when Abby was about to go to bed, she sees a giant man in the garden. Then, a giant bat attacks the man, who runs away. In the morning, Abby tells about the man to her uncle, who says it must have been a robber.
In the morning, Abby shoots her uncle's cat with a water gun. Then the can turns into dust. When she goes to tell her uncle about it, there is a moan behind a door. When she opens the door and goes in a room, there are mummies! When she goes further in, she comes to another door. When she goes inside….
When I was reading this book, I was thinking about Abby's character. She is brave. One example of her braveness is shown when she saw the mummies; she didn't trun back. She is strong-willed, too. I admire her courage. I enjoyed this book a lot. The part where Abby went into a room full of mummies was really frightening, but excitin.
26 Fairmount Avenue by Tomie Depaola
Book report by Yui Takagi
Five- year-old Tomie lived in Mariden, Connevticut. In1938, there was a big hurricane when Tomie's house was being built. When the big hurricane came, the garden future, garbage cans, a bird bath, and other things were flown. Tomie's family were worried about their new house. This book tells about their new house.
The part I like most is when Tomie went to the kindergarten for the first time. Tomie wanted to learn how to read. When the teacher said, "We will learn how to read next year," Tomie went home, saying, "I will come back next year." I thought Tomie was funny.
This book has many episodes which are interesting. Tomie really wanted to move into a new house. Will they finish building their new house? I enjoyed reading this book.
The Bad Beginning : A Series of Unfortunate Events 1 by Lemony Snicket
Book report by Masako Ishihara
As you can see from the title, this story is not a happy story. In page 1, the author Lemony Snicket even tells you, "If you are interested in stories with happy endings, you would be better off reading some other book. In this book, not only is there no happy ending there is no happy beginning and very few happy things in the middle." The Bad Beginning is the first of a series of thirteen books.
The story begins from the scene where the three siblings, Violet, Klaus, and Poppy Bauldelaire, were spending time at the Briny Beach. They had a pretty good life until Mr.Poe – a friend of the Bauldelaire family – came to tell the news to the siblings that their parents had died. Because of their parents' will, the three siblings had to stay with Count Olaf who is their nearest relative.
Even though there is not a happy ending, I still like this book. When there was a happy part in the book, I was pleased because I was feeling sorry for the Bauldelaire siblings. I think what the author is trying tell us is that there are some people around the world who are unfortunate and unhappy even though they try very hard to be happy.
Lemony Snicket's official site http://www.lemonysnicket.com/
The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau
Book report by Kentaro Yoshikawa
There is no sun in the City of Ember. There are just a few lamps. Lina Mayfleet and Doon Harrow got jobs from Mayer. Lina got pipework's helper and Doon got messenger job. Doon wanted to trade jobs with Lina because Doon wanted to use his good skill of fixing machines. They traded their jobs and Doon noticed that the City of Ember will end. Lina noticed the secret of Mayer. Lina's sister Poppy found a sheet of paper that looked important for the future of the City of Ember. What does that paper mean? What is the secret of Mayer? How do they get out from the City of Ember? What is the consequence of Doon and Lina's action? If you want to know, you should read the book The City of Ember. I like this book because I didn't get bored when I was reading this book.
Matilda by Roald Dahl
Book report by Shogo Hamano
Matilda is a brilliant girl. Matilda's ordinary parents don't care about Matilda. Her mom ALWAYS goes to a bingo game leaving Matilda alone at home. That shows that she's not a very good house-wife. Her father is a used car dealer and he cheats his customers.
Matilda couldn't stand her dad's dishonesty and cruelty toward Matilda so she decided to retaliate against her father. She put her mother's platinum blonde hair-dye strong into her father's Oil Violet Hair Tonic. After using the tonic, Matilda's father's hair actually did become blond. After the incident her dad got a lot calmer and Matilda was very glad because that was what she wanted to do. Another time, her father ripped the library book which Matilda was reading because he got jealous of Matilda's intelligence. So she decided to retaliate again. This time, she put a parrot that she borrowed from her friend Fred, in the chimney. Whenever the parrot said something, her family thought it was an intruder or a ghost. Her family except Matilda (who put the parrot in the chimney) were scared especially her dad. Her father became calmer after the ghost incident too.
At school, she encounters a formidable enemy, Miss Truchbull, who is a head-mistress. She thought Matilda was a troublemaker because her father told so, which was not true.
Even though Matilda is young, she had to face many problems and help others. I enjoyed reading this book because something fun and ingenious happens every chapter. If you like stories which are full of fun things, you should read this book by Roald Dahl. You won't be disappointed.
Daniel's Story by Carol Matas
Book report by Seigen Enoki
Daniel's Story written by Carol Matas takes place in the history's deadliest year, 1933. The Nazis came to power and made all the Jewish people go to the concentration camp. Babies, children, teens, adults and elders had to go there either to work or die in the gas chambers, where they were choked to death. Millions of people died in the camp. In this story, a boy named Daniel gets captured and is taken to the concentration camp and he is only thirteen. Even though he is starving, he needs to survive and not to trip or fall on the ground. If he falls, he will get shot to death. He tries to meet the rest of his family at the camp but he only finds his sister Erica and Father.
The story is very sad when his sister and mother die at the concentration camp. I rate this book five out of five because it has so many detailed descriptions of the camp that I was able to make a picture in my head. This book is also very suspenseful. Even though when I had to stop reading for the day, I just couldn't. I really wanted to know what was going to happen next. I think people who are age 10 and older would enjoy reading this book, especially readers who like adventure and stories about Hitler and Nazis. Although it had a little bit of violence, I enjoyed reading the book, Daniel's Story.


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Sunday, February 05, 2006
Bosch: Cautious Optimism
The number one employer in Aveyron is the Bosch factory, which produces diesel engine parts for Volkswagen. Recently VW announced that they would discontinue the use of these parts in three years, leaving the Rodez area to wonder -- and worry -- about the future of the plant. In this age of outsourcing and globalisation, manufacturing plants are by definition fragile affairs, and the cancellation of a huge contract would seem to be cause for pessimism. Not so. My friends who work at the plant tell me they aren't even thinking or talking about the issue, and other locals who should know assure me everybody is very optimistic that a new production activity will be found. Let's hope that's the case, because the loss of up to 2,000 jobs in the area would be an unbearable blow to the local economy.
Posted by Betty Carlson at 8:36 AM
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- Toulouse Photo Day said...
Very good information!
- Steve said...
We're planning to do our part to help! We will be remodeling our kitchen in the coming months, and we are planning to install a Bosch dishwasher! Ok, so it's maybe a little different than diesel engine parts, but you never know!
Bosch,Rodez should come out with a new product to protect the interest of 1700 people working with them.Bosch should become competetive and reduce costs or else it will be very difficult to survive with Chinese,Indian & Japanese competetion
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I just drove back from a conference in Baton Rouge. While I got to visit with several knitting medical librarians, I didn't get as much knitting done as I'd like and I didn't get a chance to visit a local yarn shop. There was only one, and it wasn't open except for my busiest day at the meeting.
So, on the way home today, I decided to stop by a shop in Lafayette. I got to The Yarn Nook about the time it opened on a glorious fall morning, right after the owner propped the doors open.
It's very roomy, with a wide variety of yarns. From the store's website, it looks like they host a lot of knitting activities in the shop, and I can see why. About half the store was filled with large comfy chairs that invited one to sit and knit a spell. After my embarrassingly carb-o-rrific breakfast at an old favorite breakfast joint in Baton Rouge, I kind of wanted to kick back in one of them, but I needed to get back on the road. I snagged some Cascade 220 in a heathered charcoal, which I've used before (see my Cobra Sweater and Tea Cozy), to make myself a Windschief hat and headed out after all too brief a stop.
If you ever find yourself in Cajun Country, you should take time to stop by.