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Wow! Love the look!
The colors and textures in this shot are wonderful! I love the lines in the corduroy and the slightly ragged edges of her shirt/zip jacket.
!!! Excellent...
She could be from Houston, Texas or Houston Street, Manhattan. That's a good thing. Americana translates well.
Eh. I'm not too thrilled. Nice shot though.
ahh the eternal beauty of vintage hats!..with a cowboy swist in this case! nice. always classic, never boring. Ciao from Milano!
I love the cowgirl hat paired with the corduroy jacket. She also has a sense of pride that beams through her eyes and smile. I dig it!
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Very sweet picture. I love her smile!
Wow, looks more like ayoung texan to me, but then again...I haven't been to NY before so...:P
Love the urban cowgirl look - she's got it just right, not too urban, not too cowgirl! Lovely rosy cheeks - she looks super healthy!
New Yorker? She looks Australian.
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a cowgirl in NYC!
Lovely; the image shouts spirit.
Haha luv it! She looks so cool!
So eighties.....
Everything is in the jeans fit.
haha she looks like such a yankee!!! love it!!
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Hey Scott, great job with Garance last night in Tribeca!
You are both passionate and genuine and it was clear just listening to you talk about your work.
And so SWEET to see you guys interact. There is something so natural and easy about the 2 of you together. Comme une evidence…
Hope we'll have another opportunity to cross paths again.
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I love a pretty and feminine girl in a comfy masculine outfit... The attitude sells it! Cool hat :)
She's beautiful! Are you sure she's from New York? Seems as though she just stepped off a bus like John Savage from 'Hair'...ready for a NY adventure.
What a cutie. I love her hat!
Style has so many facets... Love it!
But is she wearing spurs????
Great western look. She is very pretty. xo
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I think her look is nice but isn't she cold? It's freezing in new york
I'm reminded of Ralph Lauren and his ad series from the 80's which I treasure. Your subject is lovely and fresh, very confident and put together. A little dressed down for my taste, but this is me. I LOVE her hat and braid. She is a beautiful young woman. Great photograph Scott.
Did something chomp a bite out of her hat?
Simple but pretty..
i see small town texas :( love her smile tho :)
Nice, but looks more like Young Montana.
am i recognizing a pattern of evidence here? mildly, warm, romantic Southwestern...Lauren circa when-ish?
She has to be Aussie!
I don't like it at all.
reminds me macadam cowboy
yakee doodle...lol... sometimes only i get my jokes...lol
pretty refreshing. maybe i'm mistaken but she seems far from the ny fashion week crowd, yet she has a style.
the style may inhabit in a kind smile
How gorgeous!!!!!!!!!
How gorgeous!!!!!!
That hat is off the hook amazing....Awesome colors!
Oh my God! Does she have any idea how gorgeous she is? True American style and beauty!
The best thing about this is the fresh personality that comes through. Really not impressed with any part of her attire. But love her, love the photo.
i'm in love
definitely different from a lot of the outfits you tend to shoot. i must admit, i don't like it..
but at least she's comfortable and has a nice smile! what inspired you to take a photo of someone who looks, dare i say it, normal, rather than a fashionista type? just curious :)
this looks like you're in australia again. :)
I love this look. The girl looks Australian! Its neat.
I'm from Houston Texas and this is how we dress on the weekends. I'm afraid the hat and jeans only fly at work on Casual Fridays. I have never been to NY, but is on my bucket list. Love yall, Karon Wisdom
wow! I went to high school with her. she is from argentina.
She's from Argentina.
Crocodile Dundette!
i really really dont like it at all.
love, love, love the jacket and hat. casually classy.
This is great! - She is beautiful and interesting in a fresh and new kind of way - inspiring, love it!
Wow, she looks vaguely Argentinian.
Very Australian look. Most Australians don't own heavy winter clothes because the warm Aussie winter doesn't warrant it. The layering of the clothes, her hair, her complexion, her hat. I don't know if she is Australian, but she'd certainly fit in here.
I was born and raised in Houston, Texas and I've known someone to dress like this on daily basis. I'm afraid "ya'll" have a warped view of how Texas dress. I believe we're a little more sophisticated than this. But nonetheless, the girl in the photo looks amazing.
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I'm sorry, but wearing a hat with a hole in it screams of vintage desperation to me. Like the kind of things that you see in vintage shops because they're cool, but they're in terrible condition, and they should just stay as part of the display.
very cool look!
She looks like a typical rural Australian girl. Sweet
Love it! Thanks for celebrating the style of women who don't feel the need to turn themselves into frail little porcelain dolls for fashion. :)
Interesting how happy and at easy she looks whereas there are other fashionistas wearing designer clothes who look pissed.
youthful and lively - yes.
new york - no.
she looks too innocent.
She looks like she's from somewhere else, from o movie or some small place in Texas.
I love her smile, and she looks a bit special and really confident. But I do not like the outfit. Ok, somewhere in the countryside, but, hmm, something weird about the clothes.
Ok with out the smile. Spectacular with.
She looks like a real green horn! Very beautiful, without trying. I like the color combo and the richness of her jacket. Natural beauty and style!
...not crazy about the elastic bottom of the jacket.
Is she Australian? ;)
Love her smile!
She is Marina Muñoz was stilyst of magazines in Mexico like Harpers Bazaar and codigo 192, she`s Argentinian girl!
Marina Munoz is my daughter and she is once again living and working in New York. She always has had unique, self-confident style, which changes according to her mood or the occassion. She is an original and an extremely talented and beautiful girl, both inside and out...thus the smile! Bravo, Marina!
Worlds collide in this photo and pleasantly enough the oddness in it's contrasts, are what ultimatly make her feel and look so familiar. She is one of so many of us...all in one.


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When I joined Toastmasters in Feb 2012, my first reaction was 'Oh lord, where was I so far?' I liked this place so much that I just lost myself in it, since then I never tried to find myself. Toastmasters has been there in the world for 92 years. This world class organization has got presence in 142 countries and lot of people still wonder on what we do here. I noted few key leadership traits which Toastmasters develops in people. I believe the list can be useful to many who are in the organization but not able to lose themselves in the process and more importantly many others who never heard about Toastmasters or heard but could not convince on 'why should they join Toastmasters'. Here are '7 Leadership Traits Toastmasters Develops in You'.
1) Courage – 'Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen' said Winston Churchill. In Toastmasters we do both in almost all the meetings week after week. In a year's time this may become a personality trait to you and soon you can be seen in almost all walks of life raising your hand on many voluntary activities and taking initiatives to transform the society for betterment.
2) Communication – Communication is the sugar and salt of the all the dishes in life and yet people don't really get it right. The art of excellent communication can convert non-leaders into leaders and good leaders into great. It is indeed fuel for excellence. Toastmasters can take your communication skills from A to X (well, Y & Z always remains as Work In Progress) without much strain. Toastmasters can also help you in developing your own unique style to do the same. At Toastmasters you learn to believe in yourself and be you while talking or even listening.
3) Confidence – If you can speak to any crowd of people with confidence, if you can sell membership to unknown people, clubs to never heard organizations and if you can change lives by speaking your own stories in just 5 to 7 minutes. You can approach anything with confidence. Seeing your certificates, trophies, plaques and receiving so many compliments from people of all ages and professions can just multiply your confidence in yourself. What dose of vigor it adds to the life! Kudos!
4) Giving Feedback – how many times you hear people saying 'I told you /him/her but you/he/she did not listen'. Well, delivering feedback as well as making the next person listen is your job if you are providing feedback. Ken Blanchard said, 'Feedback is breakfast of champions' but you must get it right. Giving feedback is an art and you learn this art by practicing in a positive and mutually supportive environment at Toastmasters.
5) Time Management – Toastmasters Leaders at Club, Area, Division, District and beyond also go to jobs, own businesses, have families, enjoy life and yet can do so much for themselves and fellow members in Toastmasters. Undoubtedly, you become more productive and better time manager.
6) Networking – Greet guests with a smile, do a firm handshake, introduce yourself with enthusiasm, give all your ears to the fellow members when they speak about themselves and above all BE GENUINELY INTERESTED IN OTHERS. You see people doing this week after week and do it yourself as well. On top of this you have a world of 16000 clubs across the world and 3.5 lacs people in these clubs across the globe who will welcome you with open arms. Many more have already gone through the system and hence the alumni base is really huge across the world.
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What are you waiting for!! If you have not tried Toastmasters, give it a try for six months at least. And if you have already been a Toastmaster for some time; it's time to add some more zing to your voluntary work in the club and the District.
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You know how it is when you felt 'meh' about a polish and it just jumped out and surprise you? Pink Plumeria did it! I was so blown away by the color that I immediately researched on the rest of the China Glaze Summer Neon 2012 collection so I can get the rest of them! Pink Plumeria is just stunning!
This is a neon, yet not a neon. I did a underwear coat of white, but according to other bloggers, it does not require one. This polish is not only bright, it has shimmer! I have fallen in love here, seriously. How can I reject neons when they are so awesome?
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- A crossroads where words, art, design and lifestyle meet to enhance the lives of pets and their people.
About the site–and the pets and human behind it.
Life with Dogs and Cats as its own brand has been in existence since the summer of 2013. It grew out of a previous site called Complete with Dogs…and Cats.
Life with Dogs and Cats combines several other properties owned and written by me, including:
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While each of these is a separate site, all content from them appears on Life with Dogs and Cats.
I live with my three rescue dogs (Lilah, Jasper and Tucker) and four rescue cats (Dawn, Athena, Calvin and Elsa Clair)–and I write about them all.
I'm a writer first, then a blogger, but I'm an animal-lover most of all.
- 2018 award nominee for Cat Writers' Association (9 nominations)
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Hard-hitting, powerful, and one of the best films I've seen!
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""Rude" is without a doubt one of the best films I've ever seen. Drawing on some of the most important issues concerning the black community today, it is hard-hitting, powerful, and deeply unsettling. Filled with a unique combination of artistic symbolism and painful realism, you can't possibly see this film and not be affected. All of the characters are vibrant and real, struggling with their own questions about good and evil. What is the most important thing a father can give his son? How do we stop youths from the projects from internalizing stereotypes about themselves? What makes the difference between a delinquent and a man? "Rude" features an incredible performance by veteran actor Clark Johnson, a recent star of the t.v. show, "Homicide: Life on the Street." You won't be sure whether to love or hate Reese, a dealer who never loads his gun. Meanwhile, his brother "General" Luke is faced with a tough decision--to achieve success in a capitalist society, or to finally discover what he wants his son to learn. Covering cultural issues from race and class to gender and sexual orientation, "Rude" is a great conversation starter. This is an internationally acclaimed film Canadians can be very, very proud of."
Visually Stunning and Provocative Debut for Clément Virgo
Ibochild | Los Angeles, CA USA | 10/26/2001
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"The plight of blacks in the inner city has been a subject that has been visited to death from filmmakers in the United States. Most present a rather myopic view of those communities and the people who live in them. These films in large part say the same thing -- flee the ghetto and survive or stay in the ghetto and perish. They also address black manhood and criminality through a series of macho clichés. However, with RUDE, Canadian director Clément Virgo's feature film debut broadens the scope of the inner city drama with a complex and risk-taking film.In this film, the filmmaker takes us on a journey in the lives of several very different people. It deals with black manhood and criminality (as these films often do), but broadens the focus to also examine issues such as homophobia, parenthood and love relationships. RUDE also distinguishes itself from its American counterparts in terms of its visual style. It utilizes theatrical and surrealistic lighting effects to tell its story. Sometimes, Virgo's stylistic flourishes come off as pretentious or showy. However, these same effects often serve to help weave the central (and on the surface, unrelated) stories into each other.All of the major plot lines deal with some sort of self-discovery and/or examination. The most dominant story involves General (Maurice Dean Wint from HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH), a man just released from prison who attempts to rebuild his life and reunite with his son and the child's mother. Making matters worse, upon his return, he's being pressured to return to the criminal activity that got him in prison in the first place.Another major story involves Maxine (Rachael Crawford from TV's LOVE SONGS), a woman at the end of a relationship, trying to make some sense of her life. A third story deals with Jordan (Richard Chevolleau from TV's "Soul Food"), a young boxer coming to terms with conflicts about his sexuality.Throughout these stories, we hear the "stream of consciousness" observations of the title character (Sharon M. Lewis), the disc jockey of a pirate radio station. Listening to her is like listening to an evening of avant garde poetry. Her descriptions are graphic and at times provocative, but perhaps featured a bit too prominently in the film.Each story concludes without easy resolutions. Absent are the typical "let's get out of the ghetto and go to paradise" endings. Instead, you are left with "food for thought."Overall, RUDE is a fascinating film to watch. It's not always clear what Clément Virgo is trying to leave the viewer with at the end. However, one thing is for sure: you're be thinking about this film long after it ends.RUDE is for the adventurous filmgoer that is tired of formulas. If you really want to see something different -- see this film. The cast which also includes a fine performance by Clark Johnson (TV's "Homicide") is generally strong. Perhaps because the film was shot in Canada, the film avoids the complexioned-based casting that is often found in black films from the States. Clément Virgo is definitely a filmmaker to watch.On a side note, history was made when Clément Virgo made RUDE. It became the first feature film written, produced and directed by a black Canadian. The filmmaker is also no stranger to the inner city. He grew up in one of the toughest housing developments in Toronto and is one of the subjects in A WAY OUT, a documentary on people who escaped the inner city by Christene Browne (another pioneering black Canadian director)."
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Ibochild | 12/19/2001
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"I happened upon this film by accident one night bored and wanting something very different to watch on TV. I came upon this film by flicking my remote control from station to station. When I came upon this film it was already in progress, and after finishing watching it I was disappointed that I had not seen it from the beginning. I had never heard of the actor Maurice Dean Wint but I felt he was outstanding in his role, and I might add has a certain mystery about him on screen.Of the three vingettes while I thought had a poignant message, I felt the storyline with Luke, Jessica, and Johnny was most interesting to me. First of all, it was nice to see a light complexioned brother with a darker skinned sister, and a darker skinned offspring. This in itself has a powerful message about the sterotypes of skin color in people of color. Secondly, I would have liked to have seen a more concentrated focus on this storyline because it left me with the thought that had the storyline continued "Luc" would not have succumbed to the temptations that landed him in jail.I liked seeing a woman of color in a positive role and having a positive relationship with her man and child.I found the other storylines involving Jordan and Maxine, while were of interest, to be less powerful in their plot and for me could have been eliminated.Accolades go to Mr. Virgo for his creativity and foresight into making this film, and letting us know that you do not have to be a product of your environment."


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Well it may not have a new name, but there are some truly incredible improvements and enhancements, The New iPad (iPad 3) now incorporates a breakthrough Retina display with 3.1 million pixels, a 5MP iSight camera that can record 1080p HD video, and ultrafast AX5 processing technology. Pick up the new iPad and suddenly, it™s clear. You'e actually touching your photos, reading a book, and playing the piano. Nothing comes between you and what you love. To make that hands-on experience even better, Apple has made the fundamental elements of iPad better. All of which makes the new, third-generation iPad capable of so much more than you ever imagined.
Retina Display
The best display ever on a mobile device.
Everything you do with iPad, you do through its large, beautiful display. And when the display is better, the entire iPad experience is better. The Retina display on the new iPad features a 2048-by-1536 resolution, 44 percent greater color saturation, and an astounding 3.1 million pixels " in the same 9.7-inch space. That™s four times the number of pixels in iPad 2 and a million more than an HDTV. Those pixels are so close together; your eyes can™t discern individual ones at a normal viewing distance. When you can™t see the pixels, you see the whole picture, or article, or game, in ways you never could before
Breakthrough technology. For a breakthrough display.
In order to create a display with four times the pixels, Apple designers had to create it in a completely new way. You see, every pixel in a display has multiple signals telling it when to light up. But when you have a lot of pixels and a lot of signals on the same plane, signals get crossed and image quality suffers. To make sure everything on the new iPad looks crystal clear, Apple engineers elevated the pixels onto a different plane " separating them from the signals. It™s technology that™s breakthrough. Just like the new iPad itself.
A5X Chip
Pixel-perfect performance.
The A5X chip with quad-core graphics drives four times the pixels of iPad 2 yet it delivers the same smoothness and fluidity iPad is known for. Even with all that extra oomph, the new iPad still gets an amazing 10 hours of battery life.
More power on display.
The Retina display on the new iPad wouldn™t be possible without the new and powerful A5X chip. It drives power to every one of the 3.1 million pixels in the display. And its quad-core graphics processing makes everything you do on iPad feel incredibly responsive. From the little things like swiping, scrolling, and pinching to the big things like editing photos in the new iPhoto, applying filters and transitions in iMovie, and, of course, playing games.
Instant on. Touch and go.
You use your iPad all the time, maybe for a few minutes here, an hour or so there, and each time you press the Home button or open the Smart Cover, it™s ready to go. Instantly. That™s the work of flash storage. It™s fast and reliable, so you can get to your apps and do whatever you need to do, pronto.
Battery life spread.
The new iPad features a Retina display with four times the pixels of iPad 2 and quad-core graphics. How much of an effect does that have on battery life? Almost none. You still get up to 10 hours of power to read, watch, play, write, and create whatever you want, all you want.
iSight Camera
Shoot 5-megapixel still images.
The 5-megapixel iSight camera features a backside illumination sensor that captures great-looking pictures whether by sunlight or candlelight. Autofocus, tap to focus, and tap to set exposure functions mean every photo you take instantly becomes a frame worthy gem. And with built-in face detection that automatically balances focus and exposure across up to 10 faces, there™s more room for more grins.
Record HD video in full 1080p.
Sometimes life takes you by surprise. You'e reading a best seller on your iPad waiting for the morning train when you spy a gifted performer on the platform. Or you'e browsing the web on the couch when your dog trots by wearing your daughter™s tutu. The iSight camera on the new iPad lets you capture all these unpredictable, beautiful, and hilarious moments. In 1080p HD, no less. And with automatic video stabilization, your recording is free of bumps and shakes. Which is a big advantage when you'e laughing uncontrollably.
It™s all in the lenses.
Megapixels matter. But the quality of a photo is determined by other things too, like the camera™s optics, image signal processor, and software. The iSight camera uses advanced optics to give you the best picture possible. With an /2.4 aperture and a five-element lens, it captures light efficiently to produce a sharper overall image. And the hybrid infrared filter " typically reserved for expensive SLR cameras " keeps out harmful IR light for more accurate, uniform colors.
The world™s most advanced mobile operating system.
iOS is the magic behind iPad. It lets you see and do everything using Multi-Touch. It includes all the powerful, innovative, and fun built-in apps you use every day, many times a day. It™s the preferred choice for app developers.
Your content. On all your devices.
iCloud stores your music, photos, apps, mail, contacts, calendars, documents, and more and wirelessly pushes them to all your devices. So if you buy a song, take a photo, or edit a calendar event on your iPad, iCloud makes sure it appears on your Mac, iPhone, and iPod touch, too. You don™t have to do a thing.
Talking is the new typing.
Write an email. Send a text. Search the web. Or create a note. And do it all with only your voice. Instead of typing, tap the microphone icon on the keyboard. Then say what you want to say while your iPad listens. Tap Done and, just like that, your spoken words become written words. Dictation also works with third-party apps, so you can do things like update your Facebook status or share a thought on your Twitter feed.
App Store
Over 200,000 apps to choose from.
The App Store is home to over 200,000 apps and counting " all made just for iPad. And many of them are free. You buy apps from the App Store using the same Apple ID you use to buy music from iTunes. Find an app you like, tap to buy it, and it starts downloading instantly. iPad lets you know when updates are available, so your apps are always current.
Apps made just for iPad.
An app that™s made for iPad is genuinely made for iPad. That means it™s specifically designed to take advantage of the way iPad works. Need proof? Check out Apple™s beautiful iPhoto app on the new iPad. It™s just one of thousands of apps that let you do things with iPad you never thought possible. With iPhoto in the picture, the iLife family of apps for iPad " including GarageBand and iMovie " is complete.
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Stunning Retina display with 3.1 million pixels
2048 x 1536 Resolution, and 44 percent greater color saturation
4 Times the number of pixels in an iPad 2, and a million more than an HDTV
Breakthrough display technology elevates pixels onto a different plane
Pixel-perfect performance from the AX5 chip with quad-core graphics
5-Megapixel iSight camera designed with advanced optics
Backside illumination sensor captures amazing photos by sunlight or candlelight
Built-in face detection automatically balances focus and exposure
Advanced /2.4 aperture and a five-element lens, captures light efficiently
Hybrid infrared filter keeps out harmful IR light for more accurate, uniform colors
Record HD video in full 1080p
Automatic video stabilization keeps recordings free from of bumps and shakes
iCloud stores media, contacts, and more and wirelessly shares them to all your devices
Write an email, send a text, or create a note all with the voice Dictation feature
Over 200,000 apps in the App Store designed specifically for the iPad
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Weight: 1.44 lb. (652g)
Storage: 32GB
Retina display
9.7-inch (diagonal) LED backlit glossy widescreen Multi-Touch display with IPS technology
2048 x 1536 pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch (ppi)
Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously
Dual-core Apple A5X custom-designed, high-performance, low-power system-on-a-chip with quad-core graphics
Cameras, photos, and video recording:
5-megapixel iSight camera
Tap to focus
Face detection in still images
Video recording, HD (1080p) up to 30 frames per second with audio
Video stabilization
FaceTime camera with VGA-quality photos and video at up to 30 frames per second
Photo and video geotagging
Battery and power:
Built-in 42.5-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery
Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music
Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system
Input and output:
30-pin dock connector port
3.5-mm stereo headphone minijack
Built-in speaker
Ambient light sensor
Audio playback:
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
Audio formats supported: HE-AAC (V1 and V2), AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
User-configurable maximum volume limit
Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound pass-through with Apple Digital AV Adapter (sold separately)
TV and video:
AirPlay Mirroring to Apple TV (2nd and 3rd generation) at 720p
AirPlay video streaming to Apple TV (3rd generation) at up to 1080p and Apple TV (2nd generation) at up to 720p
Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 1080p with Apple Digital AV Adapter or Apple VGA Adapter (adapters sold separately)
Video out support at 576i and 480i with Apple Composite AV Cable (cable sold separately)
Video formats supported: H.264 video up to 1080p, 30 frames per second, High Profile level 4.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format
Mail attachment support:
Viewable document types: .jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages (Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel)
VoiceOver screen reader
Support for playback of closed-captioned content
AssistiveTouch interface for adaptive accessories
Full-screen zoom magnification
Large fonts
White on black display
Left/right volume adjustment
Environmental requirements:
Operating temperature: 32 to 95 F (0 to 35 C)
Nonoperating temperature: -4 to 113 F (-20 to 45 C)
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet (3000 m)
System Requirements:
Apple ID (required for some features)
Internet access
Syncing with iTunes on a Mac or PC requires:
Mac: OS X v10.5.8 or later
PC: Windows 7; Windows Vista; or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later
iTunes 10.6 or later (free download from www.itunes.com/download)


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Nelson Peace Group media release
16 April 2002
On Saturday 20th April in Nelson there will be a Walk for Peace in the Middle East as part of the International Day of Action to Stop Racism and End War. On a national level, events are also being held in Whangarei, Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. The Nelson event has been organised by the Nelson Peace Group and will leave the Cathedral steps at 11am walking through the city and the market.
The focus for this event is to end the violence in the Middle East and to stop any new war on Iraq. The 'war on terrorism' is fuelling the cycle of bloodshed and violence in the Middle East with appalling brutality in Palestine and Israel. The US government is planning a new war on the people of Iraq, who are already dying in their thousands every month from punitive economic sanctions and ongoing bombing by US and British warplanes, while civilian deaths and injuries continue in Afghanistan.
From this International Day of Action, the Nelson Peace Group and supporters will be sending a letter to Helen Clark asking her to make a clear but peaceful stand. We ask her to call on the Israeli government to withdraw their Ambassador from New Zealand until there is a full withdrawal from the occupied territories by the Israelis according to UN Resolution 242.
We further ask Helen Clark to use her influence with the US administration in support of the recent Saudi initiative by which the Arab states would grant full recognition to the State of Israel in return for full and permanent withdrawal from the occupied territories.
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I'm a data scientist in the Neural Coding group at the Allen Institute for Brain Science, where I develop data analysis pipelines for behavior and neurophysiology, algorithms for behavioral training, and machine learning analyses for large scale neuronal recordings. I do most of my work in Python, though I can code up a regression in R if necessary.
Featured Projects
- neuroglia: scikit-learn pipelines for systems neuroscience
- Opyrant: hardware abstraction and shareable protocols for operant conditioning
- crcnsget: command line tool for downloading data from crcns.org
- django-broab: extendable Django models for electrophysiology data
- sturnus: Django site for storing behavior and neurophysiology data


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Why else keep a log if not to put it to use on future voyages back to the places already visited? If so much trouble is taken to write down everything considered necessary, is this not in order to sign the way for others or ourselves when by chance we are again confronted with the same regions and season?
– L'Ingenieur Duplessis (in Writing Away, Lavinia Spalding)
Aaron "tokyoaaron" Paulson here, here being a suburb on the western edge of Tokyo, roughly halfway between the mountains of Okutama and the neon canyonlands of Shinujuku and downtown Tokyo.
Welcome to my newest blog! Big Sushi, Little Fishes continues the on-again, off-again story of my adventures as a long-term expat in Japan – a narrative first started over thirteen years ago with Postcards from Hokkaido and maintained sporadically through other efforts such as Tokyo Kills Me.
Inevitably, these blog posts will reveal more about me. For now, let me just say that I teach at an international school here in Tokyo, and write and take photos in my spare time. You can see the results of some of my efforts over the years at my new web site at www.aaronpaulson.com.
Dozo yorushiku onegaishimasu, as we say here in Japan. Please be kind to me.


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Asus MeMo Pad HD 7 ReviewAsus MeMO Pad HD 7
They might not have a strong backing in the smartphone arena, but hot damn, Asus is increasingly becoming a top contender in the Android tablet space. Already notable for its high-end models, like its Padfone and Transformer lines, Asus knows what it takes to become a formidable figure. At the same time, though, they've made great strides in the entry-level market too, which is evident by its partnership with Google for its Nexus 7 line. Taking the bull by its horns, Asus is doing things all by itself this time around with the MeMo Pad HD 7 – something that won't be forgotten because of its super low list price of $150.
The package contains:
- microUSB cable
- Wall Charger
- User Manual
- Warranty Card
In the back of our mind, we weren't expecting the design of the MeMo Pad HD 7 to be extraordinary, especially taking into consideration its low price. Regardless of that, we can't help but remind ourselves about its similarities to the first generation Nexus 7 more than anything else. It might not be the skinniest or lightest 7-incher out there, but it still proves to be easy on the hands when held – though, its build quality is a bit sketchy, seeing that its seams creak as we grasp it. Even though this all-plastic tablet might look bland, it's nice that it's available in other bright colors to give consumers some variety. Still, we can't take our mind away from its overall cheapo feel.
It's not as dazzling as the new screen on the Nexus 7, but the 7-inch LED backlit 1280 x 800 IPS display of the MeMo Pad HD 7 is pleasing enough with its quality. Visually, it produces enough details to make fine text in the web browser more than legible to the eye from a normal distance. However, it exhibits just a bit of distortion at certain viewing angles – albeit, it's never too distracting quite frankly. Colors also have a warmer tone to them! Thanks to its good brightness output, it doesn't wash out too much when viewed outdoors with the sun present. Overall, it's a pleasant looking display that does justice to the price point.
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1. Sesameopen (Posts: 109; Member since: 02 Aug 2013)
1 Con and that's "cheap construction" and it gets a 7.5? Hmm, I would say at least an 8 though.
3. dorianb (Posts: 617; Member since: 24 Oct 2012)
I would have given it an 8 as well. It doesn't look like 'glossy' cheap plastic. Maybe someone's nitpicking the 1280x800 screen, no NFC, & battery life.
Might actually pick this up for the kiddo.
2. PootisMan (Posts: 265; Member since: 02 Aug 2013)
Looks like a nice budget tablet.
4. imkyle (Posts: 1105; Member since: 18 Nov 2010)
This tablet weighs close to 40 grams less than the original Nexus 7, so yeah i'd say its pretty light weight.
5. antmiu2 (Posts: 543; Member since: 19 Jun 2011)
this is my tablet .. when and where will I be able to buy it??
8. cthunder (Posts: 125; Member since: 02 Nov 2010)
It's available at places like Best Buy, Amazon and Newegg.
11. sbernardelli (Posts: 4; Member since: 25 Aug 2013)
I am not sure it is available in the US yet... I have checked the one on Best Buy and it seems the old model: the non HD one... I got mine in Italy for 149 euros which is a bit more than 149 dollars but still this is a amazing value for the money and I would agree that this alone would make the tablet rating higher than 7.5
13. sbernardelli (Posts: 4; Member since: 25 Aug 2013)
I now see Amazon and Newegg have the HD model (ME173X-A1) and also the old model (ME172V-A1) for sale however the one at Best Buy (online, not sure about store) appears to be the old one (ME172V-A1)
9. masoudim (Posts: 2; Member since: 20 Aug 2013)
I bought the device from Futureshop. Unfortunately there is no GPS on the device despite all the specifications I found on the net which say it has it. Even in Asus website it says "GPS: Support". I tried to use the GPS for a week and it didn't lock to the location. So I decided to contact the customer service and talked to them twice (two different persons). They checked the device spec and confirmed that the device doesn't support GPS!
10. masoudim (Posts: 2; Member since: 20 Aug 2013)
Follow up: I am pretty confused. I can see reviews people did on youtube, and in some, they specifically tested the GPS capability with WiFi turned off! And it works. I tried the GPS once more and it could catch 2 or 3 satellites, but it still does not find the location. In the same time, same location, my friends Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 catches at least 8 satellites, and locks after a few seconds. Probably this is a defective unit. I returned it, and I will be receiving a new one in a few days. I will check if that one works.
12. Xenaz (Posts: 144; Member since: 28 Apr 2013)
"Cheap construction" ?! Lol !! What do you expect from a tablet that only cost ~149 euros? It is only a budget tablet but yet deliver a very good package with this price. Phonearena really poor in reviewing phone/tablet....
14. sbernardelli (Posts: 4; Member since: 25 Aug 2013)
I have a Nexus 7 and needed a second 7 incher... I missed having a micro SD slot on the Nexus and I have been waiting for months to see anything with the same screen resolution and such... this was the answer and I got it as soon as available in stores... I am pretty happy about it... the only thing I miss is the stock Android 4.3 that I have already on my Nexus 7... overall a tremendous deal... at this point I am not sure if PhoneArena rating and conclusion are based on the tablet regardless of its price... I would think that it should consider the price as well...
15. dhuhtala (Posts: 2; Member since: 30 Aug 2013)
I bought one for my wife and I was very impressed with it. It's a solid tablet with a very good screen and I honestly couldn't find any real problems with it. When you consider the price, it immediately jumps to the number one position as far as "sweet spot" goes. The original Memo Pad is absolute junk and they're making a mistake aligning this to the same name - this is a completely different tablet from the non-HD version.
I bought the Samsung Tab 7 3.0 version for my daughter a couple of months ago and was a bit concerned with the screen resolution and lack of storage (8 GB) - when this came out with double the storage, improved resolution, really decent cameras at $40 less it was apparent that this is now the 7" sweet spot tablet to beat.
Yes, the Nexus has better quality but as long as they insist on excluding the SD card slot for whatever silly reasons they have, it will continue to be excluded from my shopping list...the ASUS Memo Pad HD is the 7" tablet to beat!
16. marchels14 (unregistered)
Nice tablet good specs for the money but is it just me but when I got it from Curry's I was excited but disappointed in the first half an hour . I started to download apps from play store and it displayed unfortunately launcher has stopped and I press OK but then it shows the same thing again and between that it opens apps by itself so exchanged it and the new one does the same thing and the only way to get out of it is to restart the tablet or press the home button between the time the next one shows it, plus now I'm playing real racing 3 and it just crashes and the onscreen buttons and the screen crashes I have to restart it. I do not recommend this product to anybody. Does anyone know how to fix this.
17. TheFunnyUsername (Posts: 2; Member since: 19 Jun 2014)
Common issue, run any other launcher other than system launcher. Such as noval launcher or any other launcher you want to use. The system one is completely unstable and you have to use a custom one because they won't crash unlike the system one. Gl :)
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Microwave Explosion Narrowly Avoids Injuring Toddler
$99 microwave
A Bathurst man and his one-year-old daughter have narrowly avoided injury after a newly purchased microwave exploded.
The $99 purchase from Aldi had been used once before to heat up milk, but on August 26 the microwave door burst open with the interior shattering while the man prepared some popcorn.
Luckily the child had been placed on the floor moments before the explosion, with shards of glass flying everywhere.
Aldi have confirmed that this is a one-off incident and they will not be recalling the product.
"We were understandably concerned when a customer returned out 20L Microwave Oven (sold as a Special Buy on August 9) with a suggested fault," an Aldi Australia spokesperson told Triple M.
"We immediately investigated the claims and have been in contact with the customer.
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A common complaint I hear about Windows 8 and 8.1 is the fact that the computer starts up and goes straight to the Start Screen instead of displaying the Desktop. You can customise Windows startup so that it takes you straight to your desktop, and I'm going to show you how.
To show the Desktop at Startup, follow these steps:
- Start your computer and allow the Start Screen to be displayed
- Click the Desktop tile to go to the Desktop
- Right mouse click on the Taskbar at the bottom of the window
- Select Properties
- The Taskbar and Navigation Properties dialog box will appear
- Click the Navigation tab
- Within the Start Screen area, tick the box for Show my desktop background on Start
- Click OK
- Restart your computer to test the option functions correctly
I hope this helps you to customise your computer and make day-to-day use a little easier. If you are struggling with any aspects of using Windows 8.0 or 8.1 please do not hesitate to contact me using the Contact Me page or social media.
If you are eligible for the free upgrade to Microsoft Windows 10 and would like assistance with the upgrade process, be sure to see my post here.


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Check out Ruth Harrigan's new blog, Wheelie Accessible Cooking. The tag line will give you a sense of the intended tone, "preparing simple meals without causing havoc or further injury."
Ruth blogs about faith, disability, and advocacy at Wheelie Catholic. Now she's aggregating information about "adaptive cooking" on Wheelie Accessible Cooking.
If you've been reading my blog for a while, you know I was Ruth's personal aide for years. Those years included lots of cooking and cleaning by me; carping about social injustice by both of us.*
Now add to that my rarely-written-about but often moaned-about-in-private fibromyalgia and it made sense to us for me to join her in this endeavor. Check out my first post, Cooking under the influence . . . of fibromyalgia to see what I mean.
In other news, I finally finished the church social media book and it's being copy edited. I'll announce the title and tell you about how we chose it in another post. It's a great story about the total blessing of working ecumenically.
*You can revisit all that by searching Life as a Personal Aide posts.


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I have a question that is puzzling me. Why is everyone in this country trying to find a "fix" or way to survive and keep purchasing something that dictates its price to us and is also ruining our environment? I was talking to someone whose main concern at that time was "how are we going to bring the cost of gas down?" I know that the oil companies have political control — let's face it, we have a president who got rich off oil. But we have other alternatives available to us and the power to research more options. I was in the last gas crisis, and believe me the syphoning and locking of gas caps issue is in the news again. Remember we had an appointed day to get gas, and I loved it when the station attendant walked from car to car to let us know they ran out. But we have a way to reprocess used cooking oil for certain diesel engine cars, we have a car that is charged by special solar panels, wind mills, gas made from corn, and probably more than I mentioned. All of these options are good for our environment. But I don't see blaring headlines letting us know this and no one is jumping on doing any major processing of anything. So why do we have to continue to worry about the gas and an oil cartel that controls our prices, our lives besides ruining our environment? Can someone answer my question?
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Luxury furniture combine design, style, quality, beauty and comfort, and are made for almost every room. Kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms and even bathrooms can have luxury furniture. Furnishing your home with luxury furniture makes your home look tasteful and stylish. While luxury furniture are often expensive, many luxury furniture makers offer luxury furniture at affordable rates.
Luxury furniture refers to the furniture that is generally made with a combination of unique style, design, beauty and comfort. The material used to make luxury furniture is often of better quality, be it the wood or the fabric used. Having luxury furniture in your home not only defines your taste, but also the improves the overall decor of your place. Many furniture manufacturers offer luxury furniture items, which are usually crafted based on your specifications. Many designer luxury furniture items, however, may be pre-made.
Ideal rooms in your home to furnish with luxury furniture include your kitchen, living room, and dining room. With luxury furniture in your kitchen, your cooking experience exponentially increases. Customized cabinets and shelves allow you to organize your kitchen in any way that you see fit. Butcher blocks, and stools for your kitchen counter, etc. can also be bought from a host of luxury furniture makers. The living room and dining room is where you spend a lot of time with your family. Not only should your furniture in these rooms be comfortable, they should also be large enough to easily accommodate your whole family. Luxury furniture, such as large tables, chairs with bucket seats, comfortable armchairs and sofas, etc. will keep your family comfortable as you enjoy quality time together or even when you are entertaining guests. Many offices (and home offices), where you meet clients, can also be furnished with luxury furniture to add to the professional appearance of the room. Many luxury furniture makers also make outdoor luxury furniture.
When choosing luxury furniture, may sure you pay attention to the quality and the design of the furniture items. Since you are paying a higher price for these items of furniture, make sure that the design, the materials used and the style of the luxury furniture suit your home and your personal preferences as well. Consider, too, the functionality of the furniture. Furniture items that have more than one use require you buying lesser pieces of furniture, leaving you with a larger budget to buy luxury furniture items instead. Other things to be considered while buying luxury furniture are the decor of your home, as well as the size of the room.
Having luxury furniture in your home makes your home look stylish and tasteful. There are also many affordable options in the market for luxury furniture these days, allowing almost everyone access to luxury furniture.


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A Baltimore police officer was assigned to desk duty yesterday after being charged with harassing a Howard County woman by repeatedly asking her out on dates, offering her money to pose nude and threatening to falsely arrest her.
In an unrelated case, another city officer was placed on administrative duties yesterday after she was charged with hitting her husband over the holiday weekend in their Baltimore County home.
In the past three months, about a dozen Baltimore police officers have been charged in criminal cases. Officers have been accused of rape, stealing baseball playoff tickets, covering up an arson-for-profit scheme and possessing child pornography.


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Stevens, Henry, 1819–86, American bookdealer and bibliographer, b. Barnet, Vt. After attending college and law school, Stevens went to Europe as agent for several important libraries of the United States and remained in England to collect Americana for the British Museum. While there he made catalogs of the museum's collections on the United States, Mexico, and Canada and lists of its famous Bibles.
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Following last week's rumor that Taken's Pierre Morel might direct Hasbro's board game-to-film Ouija comes word that two other helmers are also vying for the gig.
Deadline claims that Sylvain White (The Losers) and Scott Stewart (Legion, Priest) are also in the running to direct the $80+ million film, which Universal has slated for a Thanksgiving 2012 release.
The film was penned by the team of Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis, who also scripted Lost and the forthcoming Tron: Legacy. Ouija will be produced by Platinum Dunes' Michael Bay, Brad Fuller and Andrew Form.


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IGC Earns Distinction Through Demonstrated Technology Knowledge and Customer Commitment
IGC Earns Distinction Through Demonstrated Technology Knowledge and Customer Commitment
SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwire - May 2, 2012) - Informative Graphics Corporation (IGC), a leader in viewing, collaboration and redaction technology, today announced it has achieved a Silver Content Management Competency in the Microsoft® Partner Network, demonstrating its ability to meet Microsoft customers' evolving needs in today's dynamic business environment. This is IGC's second Silver Competency, having already achieved the Silver Independent Software Vendor Competency in 2011.
To earn a Microsoft Silver Content Management Competency, IGC had to demonstrate a proven track record of using Microsoft content management solutions like SharePoint 2010 to help customers efficiently and effectively manage their information, and to make that information easy to find, share and use.
The Silver Competency criteria required IGC to employ two Microsoft Certified Professionals (MCPs) who have passed Microsoft's rigorous exams on SharePoint 2010 application development, administration, or configuration. IGC also had to provide three verifiable customer references attesting to the quality and usefulness of the company's viewing, collaboration and annotation solution, Brava!®, which integrates with SharePoint.
IGC continues to invest in technology that extends and enhances SharePoint 2010. IGC CEO Gary Heath said, "This Silver Competency showcases IGC's continued expertise and knowledge of Microsoft and its products, including SharePoint. We are proud to add the Content Management Competency to our list of Microsoft distinctions and are committed to staying up-to-date on Microsoft technology as it continues to evolve."
"By achieving a Silver Competency, organizations have proven their expertise in specific technology areas, placing them among the top 5 percent of Microsoft partners worldwide," said Jon Roskill, corporate vice president, Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft Corp. "When customers look for an IT partner to meet their business challenges, choosing a company that has attained Microsoft competencies is a smart move. These are highly qualified professionals with access to Microsoft technical support and product teams."
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The Samsung M110 is certified with dust-protected and splash-proof water resistant ratings.
The Samsung M110 Solid is a tough and rugged phone, being resistant to dust, shocks and water. Weighing just 95g, the Solid will still easily fit into your pocket. It has a flashlight, Bluetooth, a basic camera with video record, FM radio and MP3 player.Tough as NailsYour active and ourdoor lifestyle means you need a mobile that isn't afraid of a little dirt or water. The toughest phone on the market, the Samsung M110 is certified with dust-protected and splash-proof water resistant ratings, so it can stand up to the rough and tumble of your rugged lifestyle, while providing you wiht the conveniences of the modern world.Fit and ruggedSlim and compact, this no-nonsense bar-type mobile offers a sturdy style for your solid mobility needs. The olive green rubberized shell offers protection and grip, while giving the mobile a rugged outdoors look that echoes your sense of adventure.Certified to defy dust and waterThis mobile is as fearless as you are. Able to withstand the elements, the rugged Samsung M110 can survive the outdoors just as you thrive in it. It has earned the Gobal Certification of IEC 60529, further proving to be the toughest phone on the market for serious adventure seekers.NetworkGPRSDisplayType : 65536 Colors CSTN ScreenResolution : 128x128SizeWeight : 95gDimension : 109 x 48 x 17.9 mm BatteryTalk Time : Up to 8hStanby : Up to 400hPlatform*Network & Data questionCommunication System for data transmission which is opposite to analog system.GPRS*Browser questionSoftware used to view information pages on WAP pages. The Internet browser gives you fast online access, a PC-like layout and full-browser status. PagePilot, Visual Bookmarks and more make life extra convenient.WAP 2.0*SAR Value0.288 W/kg moreSize Size*Weight95g*Dimension109 x 48 x 17.9 mmDisplay Display*Internal Technology65536 Colors CSTN Screen*Internal Resolution128x128*Internal Size1.52Battery Battery*Talk Time (Standard)Up to 8h*Standby (Standard)Up to 400hCameraCamera*Camera Resolution questionA measure of how closely packed the dots in a bitmapped image areVGA*Digital / Optical ZoomDigital Zoom*Shot ModeNormal Shot , Self Shot , Multi Shot , Timer Shot*Photo EffectsGray / Negative / Sepia / Emboss / Sketch*Photo Quality SettingsSuper Fine / Fine / NormalFun & EntertainmentFun & Entertainment*FM Radio questionUsers can listen to the live-broadcast FM radio and also can save favorite channels.Messaging*SMS / EMS / MMSSMS , EMS , MMSConnectivity*Bluetooth questionNew radio link standard with short working range, used for the purpose of connecting various terminals to one another on a wireless basis. Contrary to a wireless infrared connection, intervisibility between the devices is not necessary. Thus, the user could simply keep the mobile phone in a jacket pocket while it sends or receives data from the internet via a laptop.Memory Memory*SMS questionSMS: Short Message Service2MB*Phone Book Entries500 phone book entriesPersonal Information Management*ConverterCurrency ConverterCall Functions*Caller ID (Text/Photo)Text / PhotoSpecial Features*uMenu / uGo / uTrackMobile Tracker
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We provide opportunities to foster and promote yacht racing
GMORA was established in the 1970s by a group of enthusiastic sailboat racers to coordinate, foster, and promote yacht racing, including international yacht racing, in the ocean waters of the Gulf of Maine. Racing is scheduled over many weekends from June to October each year.
Interested in joining the board? What to know more? Find out about our organization, mission, and our people.
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Writer-director Michel Gondry's films are defined by their always inventive, often childlike and surreal production designs. His latest film, Mood Indigo, is no exception. Starring popular French film duo Romain Duris as Colin and Audrey Tautou as Chloé, the movie is a spirited but tragic love story based on the classic 1947 French novel L′Écume des Jours by Boris Vian, who died in 1959. It opens Friday in New York and Los Angeles.
Production designer Stéphane Rozenbaum won a 2014 César Award (the French equivalent of an Oscar) for his work on Mood Indigo. He previously worked with Gondry on The Science of Sleep and spoke to me by phone from the set of Gondry's next film about creating the show-stealing designs for Mood Indigo. Rozenbaum also shared several personal photos that he took on the set during film production.
Rozenbaum had already established a comfortable working rapport with Gondry, but the challenges of designing sets for an adaptation meant that he was charged with translating the creative vision of both Gondry and Vian and designing a visual vocabulary for a widely read novel that had already been art-directed in the minds of generations of readers.
"Finding the aesthetic of the film was a pretty delicate matter because a lot of people have read the book," Rozenbaum said. "What's more, Michel read it for the first time when he was 15 or 16, and it made a real impression on him, so we have been very faithful to the novel."
Rozenbaum started his design process by reading Vian's novel, then Gondry's script. He visited Vian's former Paris apartment to get a sense of the man—who was also an engineer, musician, singer, and jazz specialist—and found a riot of objects, books, and things he had made or built himself. The result is a mashup of layered, decades-spanning visual references—albeit with a distinctly '70s flavor inspired by Gondry's childhood—that lends a timelessness to the story, which Gondry said in the film's production notes takes place sometime between 1947, when the novel was published, and 2013, when the film was released in France.
But the apartment itself was a vibrant hive of quirky objects, multiple colors, and otherworldly details, like this tantalizing platter of decorative food:
Like all the dishes in the movie, it is elaborately prepared but breaks out into animated vaudeville every time one of the characters attempts to actually devour it.
One of the most whimsical and ingenious pieces of set decoration was the pianococktail, a musical instrument that concocts mixed drinks according to the morsel of music being played on it and the feeling imparted by the player.
Rozenbaum said it took three months to build the pianococktail from an old upright that he took apart and put back together to turn it into the world's most magic bartender. Rozenbaum assembled the parts then built a remote control station to operate it—no small feat, as seen in this clip of the pianococktail in action:
In the film, the colorful, fantastical apartment functions as a metaphor for Chloé's body, which is ravaged and diminished by illness. Rozenbaum and his crew built the apartment on the roof of the headquarters of French newspaper Libération to capture the omnipresent Paris skyline outside its windows. They later built the apartment in a film studio only to tear it slowly to bits as Chloé's illness deteriorated and the walls around Colin and Chloé drew ever closer.
But before all that darkness descended on our happy couple, they floated about Paris in a cloudmobile made from a metal frame and covered in polystyrene and Plexiglas, as seen at the top and below:
And they rode off on their honeymoon in one of the movie's most memorable props: a transparent limousine. "In the book Vian described the seats covered in white fur, like a cocoon, like a jewelry box," Rozenbaum said. "But transparent, to counterbalance what would come after."
Vian was a lover not only of jazz but of many things American, like the Cadillac, so Rozenbaum tracked down an '80s Caddy that they carved up and hollowed out, replacing as much of the body as possible with Plexiglas.
Then Peugeot became a financial partner in producing the film, so Rozenbaum had to transform the Cadillac into a Peugeot by adding the brand's iconic lion logo and hood ornament.
"I didn't want to make it a Peugeot," Rozenbaum added with refreshingly undiplomatic French candor.
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Speculations end, England appoint Sam Allardyce as football coach
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Sunderland's Sam Sam Allardyce has been appointed as England's new football coach. He faces a daunting task to revive England's poor International record
England's search for a football coach after Roy Hodgson's exit following the Euro 2016 disaster has now ended . Ending weeks of speculations and numerous names been thrown into the ring , the burly Sam Allardyce was appointed the chief coach of the England football team, the Football Association announced. It is an apparent step towards lifting the English football which is facing crisis and having some disastrous results in major tournaments
The respected 61-year-old has signed an initial two-year contract and takes up the position with immediate effect following a successful spell retaining Sunderland's status in the English Premier League.
Allardyce's first match in charge will be a friendly fixture at Wembley Stadium on September 1.
"I am extremely honoured to be appointed England manager," Allardyce said.
Alongside his primary target of qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, Allardyce has a mandate to shape a strong, purposeful team identity and maximise the performance potential of a young, talented England squad at a major tournament.
"It is no secret that this is the role I have always wanted. For me, it is absolutely the best job in English football."
"I will do everything I can to help England do well and give our nation the success our fans deserve. Above all, we have to make the people and the whole country proud," the Sunderland coach said.
"While my main focus will be on the senior team and getting positive results, I want to add my influence to the great work being done across the development teams at St. George's Park -- a facility I have used with my previous clubs."
Allardyce will select his first England squad towards the end of August ahead of the friendly on September 1 and the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Slovakia in Trnava three days later.


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I hate the cold weather!
Sure, I spent 40 years on the prairies. But don't for one minute think that amounted to "getting used to it". That is, getting used to freezing my butt off for five months every year. I never liked it, never found enjoyment in it, and simply did everything in my power to tolerate it. Thankfully methinks, those days are over!
It is nice to be back home in Kelowna...West Kelowna to be specific! After a couple of weeks away, home is always a nice place to return to.
This time around, we were lucky to return home to find my parents still enjoying the Okanagan Valley. They arrived on October 12, primarily to be close to Gay and I during my treatment. The upside is they finally left their empty nest during a prairie winter!
My brother, sister and I have been begging them to get outa dodge (Saskatoon) for at least a part of the crummy winters in recent years. Mom and dad are retired and can afford to do so. They are not terribly wealthy, but I don't believe you have to be to find ways to enjoy a brief respite from the frozen tundra. Expenses on a day-to-day basis in many parts of the southern USA are surprisingly affordable.
On January 16, we put mom and dad on a plane back to Saskatoon. They are now back in their comfortable digs, likely spending a few days trying to figure out how to set up shop back at home base after a three-month holiday of sorts. They were able to meet many people on the westside and perhaps will maintain those new friendships. They bumped into a few folks who frequent the Shannon Lake Golf Club, so I imagine I might hear a "war story or two" about occasional festivities.
They were also surprised at how many comments they heard from "hardened westsiders" about the lousy winter we're having here!. You see, they came from a place where winter arrived early this year and has been intolerable since about the end of October. Yet, many folks in the Okanagan have been complaining about the early snow and cool temps here, suggesting they couldn't wait to get outa here ASAP in the New Year! It took mom and dad awhile to wraps their brains around that sentiment because they were in their glory here dealing with winter temps around zero degrees.
My brother and sister "have them back" now, which will be comforting in many ways. Gay and I will miss their company here.
A Busy Schedule...
The poking and prodding starts again next week as we head into some more follow up on the medical side.
CT Scan in Kelowna: January 22
PET CT Scan in Vancouver: January 28
Follow Up Scan Results: February 5
Cancer Agency Dental Follow Up: February 7
No telling where all this will lead, but I suppose briefly I'll return to that mindset of some trepidation and uneasiness. All reports to date have been positive, although I am having a bit of a sinus problem these days. Okay, call it a bit of a cold, yet I do not feel debilitated in any way.
I am not enthused about the drive to Vancouver. Eight hours on the road and another bloody night in a hotel!
Again, I get that it's part of the gig. Could be much, much worse!


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Here's the latest list of stuff I found interesting on the interwebz, October 26 through November 2:
- Christmas in Venice
I never tire of reading well-written pieces on Venice. This one has many quotable lines (including the one where he suggests, like I have on a thousand occasions, that "Venice would be the perfect city into which you could simply disappear").
I was particularly pleased, however, by the author's realization that when he didn't care for the city on his first visit to Venice it was really his fault, not Venice's:
"Trapped by summer and ignorance, I, like so many others, had missed the city's blessings."
I wish more people would understand that.
- Italy lawmakers approve anti-corruption legislation
When you read a title like that, it's tempting to think that a country like Italy (riddled with government corruption) is making some headway. I doubt I'm alone, however, in being cynical about whether these new measures will be enforced or – like so many Italian laws – simply ignored.
(via @WalksofItaly on Twitter)
- Venice hit by worst flooding in two years
It's not unusual for Venice to experience "acqua alta," or "high water," a few times over the winter – but this year the flooding has been worse than normal.
(via @newsfromitaly on Twitter)
- Italian government approves slashing number of provinces, from 86 to 51
Within Italy's regions are a number of smaller provinces (think counties to the US' states), and the Italian government has just approved a proposal to merge a bunch of those provinces in an effort to cut public spending. There are currently 86 provinces in Italy, and under the new plan there would be 51.
So, I get that it would probably save money on administrative stuff, but… Wow. I wonder what the reaction will be in Italy?
- A Glimpse of Teenage* Life in Ancient Rome
What is it about well-done animation that makes history so much easier to hear?
* That would be MALE teenage life. The only mention of young girls is the 17-year-old boy's bride-to-be, who is a whopping 7 years old.
- The Lance Armstrong case shows why the disruption in journalism matters
So, this article is trying to make the point that social media & "citizen journalists" are to be thanked for doggedly pursuing the Armstrong doping story when the mainstream media was too afraid (or whatever, they all have their reasons) to do the same.
The problem is that "citizen journalists" don't have to adhere to the same standards as actual journalists – no pesky fact-checking for me, man! – & since the barrier to publishing is essentially nil, there's nothing standing in the way of people posting wild speculation & lies.
Wait. Nevermind. That's pretty much what the talking heads on the TV news have been doing for years now. I guess the "citizen journalists" are just modeling what they see.
(via @everywheretrip on Twitter)
- Don't even think about eating pizza on the Spanish Steps.
Okay, let's back up a bit.
Yes, several cities in Italy have laws (some old, some new) against eating in public places. They're usually specific to sitting on steps or in piazzas while eating. And they're not aimed solely at visitors – locals are subject to the same rules.
I actually think these laws are okay, for a few reasons. They help control littering in extremely popular places, they tend to keep people moving so more people can come in to enjoy an attraction, and they also help cut down on overly boisterous partying late into the night – if you can't hang out on the church steps drinking anymore, maybe you'll take your noise indoors where it belongs, eh?
There's no shortage of legitimate places to eat outdoors in Italy, I promise. Stick to those and avoid getting fined.
- Silvio Berlusconi sentenced to four years for tax fraud
Do I think he'll actually serve any of that time? Not really. But the fact that he was actually found guilty & sentenced to any time at all feels like a miracle in an Italian system that's broken & (thanks to Silvio's handiwork during his tenure in government) predisposed to letting high-ranking officials get away with ALL KINDS of shit. Maybe this is a little glimmer of hope for the future.
And if he serves any time at all, that would be an outstanding bonus.
- Why Silvio Berlusconi's jail sentence matters, even though he won't serve it
If you're confused about how Berlusconi could possibly be convicted at all, or how the ruling could be considered any sort of victory when – in all honesty – he'll likely never see the inside of a jail cell, then be sure to read this essay.


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The concept behind the Cub was to produce a strong, well designed, well built, all metal car, unbeatable as an open top summer vehicle but designed so that either a soft top or a detachable hard top could easily be fitted, making the Cub into an all year round utility vehicle.
Unlike modern mass produced vehicles, the Cub is based on an immensely strong box section chassis. On to the chassis are welded the galvanised steel panels. These panels are totally unstressed. Over the years we have tested the Cub under every kind of load it was likely to carry and have put it through the toughest cross country conditions. If you gave most cars the treatment that we've given the Cub, they'd probably fall apart !
Safety is of paramount importance in any vehicle, which is why the Cub is manufactured in steel rather than GRP. The only panel where GRP is used is the bonnet and this is to keep weight down and avoid expensive press tooling costs. The full length chassis affords all-round protection with added strength in the form of a roll bar to cope with side impact collisions. The front and rear crash bars provide progressive collapse protection and strong cross-bracing within the dash prevents foot-well deformation in the event of a frontal impact. The passenger side sill (on right hand drive vehicles) houses the specially designed fuel tank which is protected by four strong box section chassis members.
The glass used in the construction of the Cub is IVA compliant and both the front and rear seat belt mountings have been tested to full EEC and American Federal specifications.
The road holding capabilities of the Cub are outstanding. By designing the Cub to run on 12 or 13 inch wheels, the amount of tyre / road contact coupled with a very low centre of gravity produce handling characteristics superior even to those of the Mini. It has to be said that the steering is heavier than on a standard Mini running 10 inch wheels but this is more than compensated by the fact that the Cub will out corner almost any other car on the road. Roundabouts are a speciality !
Special attention has been paid to the need for a secure storage compartment. At the rear of the car, behind where rear seats can be fitted, is a lockable boot which houses the battery with extra space for the storage of tools, jack, wheel brace and other compact items. Another important practical consideration is the need for suitable weather equipment to enable the Cub to be used all year round. The soft top has been designed so that fitting and removal is both quick and simple. The front of the hood is attached to a fibreglass head rail. This simply drops over the top of the windscreen and is held in place by strong toggle straps. The hard top is made from GRP with a toughened glass rear window and soft sides similar to those fitted to the soft top.
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Unforeseen Formation of Mental Objects
So long farewell I will see you around
I turned to walk my feet hit the ground
Thunder and lightning hit the pavement
As it echoed along my current enslavement
Roaring its sound trembling below my feet
Every step taken the temperature arose in heat
Nothing to fear as I knew the end was here
One lonely droplet that trickled in form of a tear
Displayed a line across the screen
Captured and recorded onto a graph
A heart beat that beats and shown to seen
Waves and intervals on my behalf
She passes his sight with cheek and appeal
Her hair flows just like the cold icy river
Setting him on a level of her element
Rising him to his feet and taking her hand
They walk under the sky with melodic cadence
Both feet striking the sand at the same time
Leaving imprints of their footprints as they walk
The sounds of the waves crashing against each other
The wind slowly shifting and releasing its whisper
yea...lets hope that rapture talk and end of the world stuff aint really happening lol
its hailing now. its crazy. its been hot as balls lately and its hailing...
and boy is it thundering and lightning by me right now. Just made me jump one was so loud, and the power flickered for a split second, looked like lightning struck inside on the cieling. any who. I liked this though it seemed a bit off track at the end, you switched it up from rhyming to not rhyming, and kinda went from a dark ending (in the beginning) to a happier ending( at the end) holding hands on a beach of some sort, but in the end, its still the end...
Excellent piece,bella! Welcome back!
Loved the last line..." the wind slowly shifting and releasing its whisper"....Great and voted up!
That was awesome Bella. I love the last two lines. i have a thing for winds whispering and waves crashing. I feel the passion greatly in your heart. Thank you for sharing such beauty.
Johnny Love
Great stuff, Bellawritter, good to see you back :-)
Good job, Bellawritter23, haven't seen you for awhile. You seem to have no end for ideas for profile pics...let's see, I think you are lying very comfortably on a mat, kind of in the shade, and then you turned the pic to appear upside down, but I do think that's you under the pink hood.


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