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Dario Argento on 'Dracula 3D'
This article originally appeared on FEARnet.com in October 2013.
I first discovered Dario Argento at age 13. While flipping through channels I came across this beautiful old film, drenched in red lights and red blood. It was Dario Argento's Suspiria, and I was hooked. Argento sparked my love of Italian film.
So it was with great admiration – and some trepidation (because I knew his English wasn't very good and I failed out of college Italian) – that I set about to interview Argento for his newest film, Dracula 3D. Despite the language barrier, I got some interesting info from one of my idols – and bragging rights for the rest of my life.
Why was now the right time for you to take on Dracula?
The idea for Dracula came many years ago. To do a film about the undead man… it was interesting. I thought about it a long time ago, but I didn't find a good way to explore the story. The new technology of 3D is very good. When I discovered this new technology, I thought it was a way to see Dracula in a new dimension, something different.
How do you go about adapting such an infamous piece of work?
I don't follow the book. I follow the movies, I am inspired by the movies, especially the Hammer films with Christopher Lee. That inspiration was very important to me.
I was going to say, your film seems very much inspired by the Hammer films. So that was on purpose?
Did you enjoy working in 3D?
Yes. It is the first time in my life I was able to see the character and the character behind him and the character behind him. I don't do the obvious effects, like an object coming through the screen. I use 3D to explore the depth.
Will you do another film in 3D?
Of course, it is an experiment, but maybe I will again, I don't know. If I find another story good for 3D, maybe I will do it again.
There seems to be a resurgence in giallo-style films, things like Eugenio Mira's Grand Piano and Cattet and Forzani's Strange Color Of Your Body's Tears. Do you take it as a compliment?
Yes, it is a compliment. I like to do giallo films, and it is important to my career. Maybe my next film will be a giallo. I think I am an expert in this, because I did many giallo films in my long career.
What are some of the biggest changes you have seen in the industry?
The technology and electronics… many things change in the stories. Everything changes. I think the inspirations don't change any. They are still the same. I am inspired by myself, my dreams, my nightmares. This never changes.
Do you miss shooting on film stock?
No, digital is important. I think the audience understands [that] when they see the digital. You must use it delicately, or else films become unbelievable, a joke.
It is important to [focus on] the psychology. I appreciate the films from the Orient: South Korea, Japan, Taiwan. All the films are very good, very interesting. They follow the character and the psychology. They are so deep, so pure. You must follow the purity of your soul in the film.
Are there any new Italian directors you like?
In Italy, with these kind of films [horror and giallo] there are no directors except me who do film like this. At the moment, films in Italy are very weak. I don't know why.
What are you working now?
At the moment I just finished the direction of an opera, Macbeth from Verdi. I just finished two days ago. It was very good, with new technology from movies. It was very interesting, very good.
Have you worked on the stage before?
No, this is the first I have done. I enjoyed it. It was different working with the voices, the singers. It was something marvelous.
Any thoughts on adapting one of your films for the stage?
No. No. At the moment no.
Any thoughts on the potential Suspiria remake?
Suspiria is good, but I hope nobody else will do a film again with this.


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|Banjo Camp Merch. Photo © RuthEllen Gruber
By Ruth Ellen Gruber
The remarkable attraction of bluegrass music in parts of Europe/segments of Europeans was brought home to me this month when I attended -- albeit briefly -- two bluegrass workshops, one in Germany, near Munich, and the other in the Czech Republic.
The two events, which were held on successive weekends, had similarities and differences.
The annual Banjo Camp Munich, a workshop founded in 2007, took place Oct. 5-7 at Aschau, near Chiemsee in Bavaria, in a sprawling country hotel complex. Dozens of people attended -- I don't know the full number, but there were a lot! Far from just being banjo, there were classes and workshops on mandolin, guitar, dobro, fiddle, singing and harmony, and more. Teachers came from Germany and other countries and included American banjo player Bill Evans, British banjo player John Dowling, American dobro player Jimmy Heffernan and a list of others.
Information for next year's Banjo Camp -- Oct. 4-6, 2013 -- is already online.
I got in too late (on a rainy afternoon) to observe any of the classes, but you can see photos from this year and from previous editions by clicking HERE.
I did get to see the concert Saturday night. The various workshop teachers performed the first half and then the second half was given over to a German "nouveau bluegrass" group called 54 Idaho -- one of whose leaders is one of the organizers of the Banjo Camp. I thought they gave a great show -- very iconoclastic, giving a slightly ironic bluegrass take on pop/rock tunes, with a charismatic singer fronting the band.
|54 Idaho. Photo © Ruth Ellen Gruber
My friend Willie Jones, an American based in Germany who is one of the first people I met in the country music/western scene in Europe, taught singing and harmony. Willie now plays with groups in Germany (the Huckleberry Five) and Slovakia (Neznami).
He got me jamming, of sorts -- for the first time ever -- on my uke....
The very next weekend found in me the village of Male Svatonovice, in the north of the Czech Republic near the Polish border, for the 17th annual autumn Bluegrass Dilna (workshop). There were a lot of top Czech bluegrass musicians taking part as teachers -- from banjoist Petr Brandejs and members of the band Bluegrass CWRKOT, to fiddler Jiri Kralik, to my friend the banjoist Lubos Malina, of Druha Trava and other groups, who got me to go there.
Petr told me that there were about 120 students and 11 instructors, at classes featuring banjo, bass, guitar, mandolin.....It all took place in a big school building (we all had to take off shoes and put on sandals to enter). I sat in on Lubos's banjo class, which had 10 students and ran simultaneously with about three other banjo classes.
|Photo © Ruth Ellen Gruber
You can see a lot of pictures of the workshop by clicking HERE
I also got there in time Saturday night to attend the big concert given by Bluegrass CWRKOT and all the instructors -- all men, BTW.
|Petr Bandejs on Banjo. Photo © Ruth Ellen Gruber
|Photo © Ruth Ellen Gruber
The concert was streamed live on internet and now can be seen in its entirety on YouTube.

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Sunday, 14 August 2016
Gender bender
Most of them are obviously just having a laugh by sending up the whole female stereotype of tight dresses, dizzy heels, big hair and massive tits. Or they're simply enjoying wearing clothes they can't normally wear. Or they're seeing what it's like not being masculine for a while.
Okay, some drag queen performers make a point of insulting and belittling women, but then so do a lot of straight comedians. It's not drag that's sexist, it's women-hating individuals who happen to be in drag. Big difference.
The great thing about drag (or cross dressing) is the way it subverts the usual gender norms. You expect to see a bloke in the standard male outfit of suit and tie - or shirt and jeans - and suddenly there's a guy in a sequinned frock, blonde hair down to his waist and bright red lipstick.
That can only be good in a society where gender stereotypes are still so rigid that anyone who wears clothes of the "wrong gender" gets a rough ride.
I guess the most famous drag queen is RuPaul, and I don't recall anyone accusing him of being anti-women.
The other thing drag queens are accused of is making straight men "uncomfortable". Well, if that means they're disconcerted by men who don't wear what they're supposed to wear and flaunt their unorthodox clothing, that's fine by me. We all need to question these suffocating dress codes that stop us being what we want to be.
"Drag is a sarcastic spoof on culture, which allows us to laugh at ourselves" - RuPaul
Pic: Ireland's very own Panti Bliss
35 comments:
- Wisewebwoman said...
I find the portrayal of women by most drag queens highly sexualized,full of crude innuendo, and, well, not remotely funny. I don't find blackface funny or the portrayal of "stupid" aboriginals funny or imitating Chinese accents funny, etc.
I honestly don't understand how finding feminine "performance" as a caricature can be humorous.
- 14 August 2016 at 19:08
www: I think you're mixing up different things here. Drag is simply playing with the idea of femininity. Blackface, imitating aboriginals or imitating Chinese accents have nothing to do with drag,and they are all obviously offensive. Yes, drag may be a caricature in the sense that it exaggerates typical female clothing and appearance, but that doesn't make it offensive. That would suggest that real women who are outlandishly dressed are themselves an offensive caricature.
But there are sharply opposing views on this and I'm interested in other people's opinions.
- 14 August 2016 at 21:14
- tammy j said...
I probably am the wrong person to comment on this with any knowledge.
I don't know any personally. but when I think of 'drag' I think of that movie we both enjoy...
"the bird cage."
I found it touching and wonderful!
I also feel that the simple words
"live and let live" are sufficient for most walks of life. if it doesn't hurt anyone else... who cares how one is attired or feels free to present himself herself!
everyone is so quick to take offense these days about everything.
perhaps I've seen them and just not have known it! I say... kudos to you whoever you are!
have you ever seen 'advanced style.' that blog that is all about women who LOVE to dress up and no longer care what the world thinks! it's fabulous!
I wouldn't dress that way but I love how they do! it's refreshing.
just google 'advanced style'
very amazing... and 'free to be me.'
- 15 August 2016 at 00:40
- Joanne Noragon said...
Drag is close to as old as history, and features drag kings as well as queens. It's expression; it's theater; it's not demeaning or belittling. Tammy's got it: "live and let live."
- 15 August 2016 at 01:40
- CheerfulMonk said...
I've never been upset by men in drag. The ones I've seen in movies/TV seem to be enjoying themselves, not putting other people down. I've never understood the fuss about gays and lesbians either.
- 15 August 2016 at 02:44
Tammy: I agree, there was nothing offensive about the drag queen in The Bird Cage. Live and let live, as you rightly say. I love the clothes on Advanced Style - if only we could all dress like that! Unfortunately the idea of fixed gender roles and "gender-appropriate" clothing is still so prevalent that wearing what you want regardless is still a risky business.
- 15 August 2016 at 07:40
- Maria said...
We saw a drag queen show at our holiday beach once. They were beautifully dressed in shiny cabaret dresses, and with perfect make-up. They made sarcastic jokes and were actually teasing and picking on men in the audience; if they spoke to a woman, it was only to tease her husband or boyfriend.
Greetings Maria x
- 15 August 2016 at 07:43
Joanne: Indeed, drag goes back centuries, and shouldn't be offensive if it's simply a celebration of over-the-top femininity.
Jean: I don't understand all the fuss either. Some people declare themselves offended by virtually anything, even if it has no effect whatever on their own lives.
- 15 August 2016 at 07:45
Maria: That's quite common to drag acts I think, which is why some men complain it makes them "uncomfortable". Well, lighten up, boys, and shed your uptight masculinity now and then - you'll enjoy it!
- 15 August 2016 at 07:48
- kylie said...
When you see drag, you dont expect to see a bloke in men's clothes, you expect to see a bloke dressed up as an extremely stereotypical and caricatured woman. Drag doesn't offend me but there's no way in the world that you can truthfully say it subverts stereotypes.
Where are the drag queens with minimal makeup (obviously it wouldn't work if they were natural) or short hair or jeans and sneakers?
- 15 August 2016 at 10:23
Kylie: Well, minimal make-up, short hair, jeans and sneakers wouldn't be very dramatic, would it, seeing as that's what a lot of women wear anyway. And if you don't think the crazy extremes of drag are subverting stereotypes, it's hard to think of anything that would. Conchita Wurst maybe, with her beard? Or any bearded, hairy man wearing a dress?
- 15 August 2016 at 10:55
- Bijoux said...
You don't see it as making fun of women? Even a little bit?
It's interesting that there's no counterpart with women in shows depicting macho males.
- 15 August 2016 at 11:53
- Ursula said...
Sorry, Nick, you have blown your cover.
On your blog you will go on and on and on and on about your vision of "misogyny". You will blow it out of all proportion. And yet, here we are, and how sweet: You can NOT see anything wrong with cross dressers.
Neither can I. But that's not the point. The point is that some, by no means all, cross dressers do take the piss. And it's not funny.
AND, do not kid yourself: A man in a dress is still a man. Albeit one who takes himself seriously indeed. I know this because, not that long ago, I stood outside my house, forlorn and trying to decide which direction to take when three "women" walked towards me. The one in the middle looked like thunder. And I hadn't even said anything yet. In fact, I hadn't even noticed "her". Let's just say that I am glad she didn't swing me one. May I also say that she looked ridiculous, a sad caricature of herself.
Other than that I am totally in love, always have been since I watched the film for the first time, with Jack Lemmon in "Some like it hot". But then his attire and tottering on high heels was born of necessity and had a purpose.
- 15 August 2016 at 12:13
Bijoux: I haven't seen many drag acts, the drag queens I see are mainly the ones at Gay Pride Parades, so maybe I'm a bit ignorant and you're more up to speed than I am. I have to say the drag queens at Gay Pride don't show any sign of ridiculing women, and the women present don't criticise them. That's all I know.
There are female drag artists but not that many. Maybe it's not so much fun dressing as a bloke?
- 15 August 2016 at 12:15
Ursula: It may surprise you to learn that I agree with all your points. Yes, some cross dressers take the piss, but surely that's not because they're cross-dressers, it's because they're just nasty. Yes, a man in a dress is still a man. Obviously. Yes, some cross-dressing men look ridiculous - they have no idea how to do it properly. And yes, I love Some Like It Hot. But I don't think the drag was really a necessity, just a whacky plot device.
- 15 August 2016 at 12:22
- kylie said...
well what I am saying is that drag queens choose to represent the very most cliched version of femininity. Jeans and sneakers are probably more normal than gowns and up-dos, so why pick the gowns? because it's a caricature.
Conchita Wurst definitely subverts every stereotype in the book. I like to think I am open minded but Conchita Wurst is beyond my ability to comprehend. She just leaves me baffled (and cold)
- 15 August 2016 at 13:21
- Ms Scarlet said...
Have you ever seen The Accused - Tracie's Story? Sean Bean does an amazing job as a cross dresser. I recommend.
- 15 August 2016 at 13:49
Kylie: It may be a caricature, but surely the point is that they're taking the feminine stereotype to a crazy and hilarious extreme? Jeans and sneakers would defeat the whole object because they're so ordinary! Conchita Wurst merges male and female in a wonderfully stylish way. What's not to like?
Scarlet: Never seen it, never heard of it! I must investigate.
- 15 August 2016 at 14:49
- mia more said...
I can only say : let people live the way they want to live. Who said that men must wear trousers ? All these dress codes are ridiculous.My husband has a Japanese friend who wears skirts and he looks just great.I had the pleasure to be introduced to Conchita Wurst and get into a very nice conversation. He /she is a wonderful intelligent and charismatic person.I was raised by my parents to neverjudge people without knowing them and their background. It's a good advice and diversity is what makes life so thrilling .
Mia More
- 15 August 2016 at 16:16
Mia: Exactly, let people live the way they want to live. Men can look rather wonderful in a skirt. Glad you enjoyed meeting Conchita Wurst. Indeed, judging people without knowing anything about them is foolish. Appearance is so often totally misleading.
- 15 August 2016 at 17:21
Clearly attitudes to drag vary enormously, and it seems to be closely related to what sort of drag queen you've come across - the nasty, bitchy, women-hating ones or the happy, playful, pro-women ones. I don't think I've ever come across the former, but undoubtedly they exist.
- 15 August 2016 at 17:26
- Rummuser said...
I have never seen one except in some movies. They are not visible in India.
- 16 August 2016 at 04:27
Ramana: That surprises me. You're missing out on an interesting tradition! And clearly a controversial one....
- 16 August 2016 at 07:36
- Hattie said...
There is an episode of Roseanne in male drag which is kind of horrifying. Going to a bar, chugging beers, harassing women,trash talking...
My aunt loved the lavish costume shows at Finocchios in San Francisco. Not all the performers were gay. The stereotype was that they were way more beautiful than mere real women.
A person who sends up drag in an interesting way is Dina Martina, a Seattle comedian. She is terribly funny! There are clips on You Tube.
Drag comedy does not interest me much, except for the fabulous Dina. After all, the ab-fab ladies are real women and much funnier than comedy drag queens. I think a lot of their comedy is that they are making fun of drag comedy stereotypes of female behavior.
A good bit of comedy was and still is based on the repression of male homosexual desire. Watching old comedy sketches by Jonathan Winters on you tube brought this to mind for me.
Just rambling thoughts in the early morning here.
- 16 August 2016 at 17:48
Hattie: I like the idea of women making fun of drag artists who're making fun of female stereotypes. And I agree, Patsy of Ab Fab is much funnier than a lot of drag artists. She's sending up female stereotypes all the way. Drag comedy doesn't interest me either, but I love all the hyper-feminine drag queens at the Gay Pride Parades.
- 16 August 2016 at 20:32
- Jenny Woolf said...
Quite a lot of gay women in London seem to be having fun being fullblown drag queens. So I guess they are laughing at male drag artists? what do you think? It seems good humoured anyway
- 17 August 2016 at 23:17
Jenny: Interesting - that must be a fairly recent development. Perhaps they're just fooling around with the idea of masculinity, the same as drag queens sending up femininity? If it's good humoured, it must be okay!
- 18 August 2016 at 07:38
There were female music hall artistes who dressed as men...
For me, the line is drawn when a chap who wants to dress as a woman decides to use the ladies' loo.
Or decides to stand as an officer in the women's section of a Student Union.
I find drag queens unappealing...but equally unappealing is the type of woman they choose to depict..
- 19 August 2016 at 16:39
Helen: I'm not sure if you're referring to cross dressers or transgender people. A cross dresser shouldn't be claiming things that only born women are entitled to, but transgender women are different because they've taken a female identity permanently and are entitled to whatever born women are entitled to. Though I can see it's awkward if someone whose appearance is still rather ambiguous insists on using a women's loo.
- 19 August 2016 at 16:52
- Liz Hinds said...
What a beautiful woman Panti Bliss makes!
- 19 August 2016 at 17:27
Liz: Doesn't she just!
- 19 August 2016 at 21:50
- Suburbia said...
I've never contemplated them ...will go away and think...
- 20 August 2016 at 21:45
Suburbia: Maybe you've never encountered any drag queens? If you had, you'd probably have a clear opinion one way or the other....
- 20 August 2016 at 23:06
- Secret Agent Woman said...
I am not outrageously offended by drag queens, but I do think they are presenting women in a negative way. I think they are indeed making fun of women.
- 21 August 2016 at 18:13
Agent: Interesting that so many of you think drag queens present women negatively. I need to do a bit of research and maybe revise my own opinions accordingly.
- 21 August 2016 at 19:15


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Up-and-coming Black Lillies to play United Way benefit in Olympia
The Black Lillies, playing Thursday in Olympia, recently made Rolling Stone magazine's list of 10 new country artists you need to know.
Andrew Leahy summed up the Lillies' sound as "genre-mashing roots music with an Appalachian anchor."
But before the venerable music magazine boosted the Knoxville, Tenn., band to national renown, Paul Knox of Olympia discovered the Lillies in a club in Portland.
"My wife and I were in Portland, and this one show we wanted to see was sold out, so we went down the street to the White Eagle Saloon," said Knox, who is executive director of the United Way of Thurston County. That's where The Black Lillies were playing.
"In between sets, we talked to them," he said. "We liked them immediately. We bought a CD, and they were even better on the CD. We were blown away.
"Their music is wonderful."
Knox invited the band to play some backyard shows at his Olympia home, and people loved the music. That's how the band came to be headlining a benefit concert at Olympia's Capitol Theater for the United Way next week.
"This is the first ever in my experience that we're doing a fundraising concert," Knox said. "We're hoping to get people out to hear about United Way who might not be as familiar with it."
But he's also excited about sharing The Black Lillies' talent with more people in Olympia. "It's going to be a great show first and a benefit second," he said. "People should go to hear the music."
Knox encountered the band on its first national tour back in 2009, at an almost empty show.
"We had two tables there, one being a group of young guys that put on the Pickathon Music Festival in Portland, and other being Paul and his wife," said Cruz Contreras, the band's frontman.
"I've always tried to take the approach that even if you're not playing for very many people, you never know who you are playing for," Contreras said.
In the time since, the Lillies have built their fan base both here and beyond. "No independent band has played the Grand Ole Opry more often than The Black Lillies," Leahy wrote in Rolling Stone.
The band also has made the top 100 on the Billboard charts, had tracks among Country Music Television's most requested videos, played country and jazz music festivals, and been featured on several TV specials.
And Contreras and company have done all that without a record label.
With national media taking notice, it's a likely bet that things can only get bigger.
Knox, for his part, is feeling pretty smart.
"In two years, they'll be bigger," he said. "We'll all be glad to have seen them in that space (at the Capitol Theater). That's my prediction.
"You heard it here first."


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Tuesday, November 8, 2011
How to Get Off the Writing Treadmill!
Ever feel that despite all your writing efforts, you seem to be going no where?
Like you're running in place.
You spend hours on crafting queries, only to have them go unanswered.
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You're exactly the same place you were last month, last year.
It happens to the best of us.
It's like being on a treadmill. And if you don't get off of it soon, you'll likely get frustrated, tired, and throw in the towel.
And you'll have nothing to show for your sweat equity.
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In the infancy of my career, I wrote a lot for nothing. And don't get me wrong, I still write for free now. If it's a valuable cause, or for a good friend, or a start-up that I believe has growth potential. But there's a limit. Over the last few months, I've gotten several requests to become a guest author at some pretty well-established sites, (for free). Unfortunately, I had to decline. As much as I love writing, I need to eat too. :-)
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In a tough economy, everybody is trying to get more bang for their buck.
But free ain't always better, folks.
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Thanks, hon. :-)
Thanks for your post Jennifer,ReplyDelete
To be able to get off the writing treadmill I do Affiliate Marketing although for it on my Blog I still need to write some posts once in a while, this kind of writing doesn't make me feel like being on a writing treadmill because, first of all I could make it myself real easy by give room on my blog for a Guest Writer or (see - Lazy Way to Success - on my Travel Blog btw) or just for example re-purpose some content from some of my own older posts or I only write
a 'Crispy Fresh' New
- Exclusive - Posts, because....,
I only write posts when I really think I have something interesting to share, when I am Inspired, and when I really enjoy writing them. (that also goes for writing Comments like the one you are reading right now, I easily write them with light speed because I really enjoy writing them :))
The great thing about Affiliate Marketing is that you can really build
a Business and 'detach' yourself from the 'Trading Hours for Dollars' Treadmill. Creating a System that still will keep on making money - literally - even when you sleep, relax. (or study possible investments)
For what setting Goals is concerned,
MMmmmmm, I don't know, I do indeed think that it definitely can help with - Focussing - your energy, on the other hand to for example work with a real Business Plan does look a little unflexible to me, Personally I prefer to work with more of a Business Model.
'What quiting writing
for Free is concerned,'
I am not sure about this but I do think that this might possibly be the difference between 'Lack Thinking' and 'Abundancy Thinking'...,
Because some time a go in a Teleseminar I learned something interesting about somebody that simply did - Both - On his blog he had all kinds of interesting info For Free, and at the same time also offered - that same - Info only 'Condensed' into a handy PDF eBook that people could Buy on his Blog. The Funny thing is that you would think that nobody would buy it when they could also get it for free only he claims that he both had people that looked at his Free Stuff and once in a while a lot of people also actually bought his eBook.
For what Market More is concerned, that looks like a good idea although I hope that the 'Word of Mouth' (or 'Word of Mouse') will do that :)
Investing in Myself, MMmmm maybe,
Only I once read something from some Millionaire that had a good explanation why Spending Money to Make Money wasn't true, only currently I can't really recall what he said about that, only that somehow he made it sound like he new what he was talking about.
So I don't really know about that also :)
Btw. talking about Treadmills have you seen the hilarious Treadmill video on my HealthyLifestyle Blog...? (you can find it via my Main Blogspot)
Hi Jennifer! I happened upon your blog recently, but when I didn't immediately become a Follower, I "lost" you! Thanks to my pal, Linda O., I'm here to tell you that I just became your follower, PLUS joined for the Nov-Jan time period!! (Hope I win a prize!) :DReplyDelete
Hey, I was born in Illinois, too. Does that give me a leg-?!
HP van Duuren,ReplyDelete
You make some good points here, and I so appreciate the time and effort you devote to your comments! Thanks for stopping by.
Hi Becky!ReplyDelete
How wonderful to have you with us!
And thanks for joining my V.I.P. Club.
You'll receive insider's tips and leads that you won't find on my Blog.
I'm glad we found each other. lol
Linda is a super lady. Isn't she? :-)
Hi Jennifer - I wish you much success with your new venture. I can't afford to sign up for anything at this time, but I'll definitely keep it in mind. It's obvious that you're a professional who knows what she's doing.ReplyDelete
- Jennifer Brown BanksNovember 10, 2011 at 3:47 AM
How sweet of you. I really appreciate the response and your well wishes. And if/when you're ready, just remember that you can sign up for just one month @ 7 bucks, (get some great money-making resources) and call it a day. :-) Have a great week.
Thanks for your thoughts.


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Recently, Lviv Polytechnic National University hosted an unusual event – the premiere screening of documentary film Energy for Change, created by German documentary filmmaker Karl A. Fehner. The film is about the introduction of alternative energy sources – an extremely urgent global problem nowadays.
After the premiere there was an interesting and substantive discussion devoted to energy independence of Ukraine, restructuring the national energy sector on the basis of promising economically justified and environmentally friendly concepts, as well as the use of experience accumulated in this area of such a powerful country as Germany.
The vice-rector on Scientific and Pedagogical Work and International Relations of Lviv Polytechnic Professor Oleh Matviikiv, the director of the Institute of Power Engineering and Control Systems Professor Andrii Lozynskyi, the member of German-Ukrainian Forum Yevhen Mykhalchenko, and German guests – President of Energy Watch Group Hans-Josef Fell and the filmmaker Karl A. Fehner made speeches during the film premiere.
Passionately, with peculiar energy spoke about renewable energy the star guest of the meeting – the winner of Eurovision 2004, a well-known social activist and famous Ukrainian singer Ruslana. In particular, she called on the Ukrainian authorities to urgently develop and implement modern strategy for energy conservation and safe alternative energy sources.
Students and pedagogues from Kherson, Vinnytsia and Kharkiv universities, and such German cities as Magdeburg and Frankfurt an der Oder joined the interesting discussion online.
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Newington College has a variety of venues and facilities for commercial hire
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- Duckmanton Drama Centre
- Swimming Pool – Olympic standard, designed for water polo
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2011: Competed and scored in all six of the Retrievers meets... Was the top Retriever finisher (44th) at the Princeton Invite, completing the 8k course in 25:39, a career-best time... Best finish was 10th at the Mount St. Mary's Dual with a time of 15:40.82... Placed 30th in the America East Conference Championships... Recognized on the America East Commissioner's Honor Roll.
2010: Competed in five meets, scoring in two… Best finish was 20th at the Mount St. Mary's Duals in a 5K time of 16:16.04… Set a career-best 8K time of 25:53.80 at the Paul Short Invite.
2009: Led the Retrievers across the line in his debut at the Mount St. Mary's Dual 5K's, finishing 17th in a time of 16:13.75… Competed in every meet, scoring in five… Best 8K time came at the Paul Short Invitational on Oct. 2 in 26:59… Finished 134th at the NCAA Mid-Atlantic Regional Championships in a 10K time of 35:41.10.
Background: Earned 2008-09 All-Anne Arundel County honors in cross country, indoor track and field and outdoor track and field from The Capital… Also lettered in baseball and golf at Severna Park High School in Severna Park, Md…. Named to the Honor Roll every semester at Severna Park.
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The new Liverpool 2016-17 Home Jersey accidentally appeared on New Balance's website. The Liverpool 2016-2017 kit boasts a very classy design that combines Liverpool's iconic red with yellow applications.
A traditional polo collar and a very subtle hoops pattern on the fround round off the look of the Liverpool 2016-17 home kit, which is set to be combined with red shorts and socks. The outer back of the collar of the Liverpool 16-17 jersey will read the number 96 in respect of the Hillsborough disaster.


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Moving (For Real This Time)
The plan was to leave Texas almost as soon as I came to her. Six months, see if God was real, and if he could spare any love for a doubter like me, then move on, vagabond my way through life. I figured God (if he was real) could manage an oddity like me better than any one place could. Five years later: I've tried to leave her a half a dozen times but she's kept me, like the song goes, "Not from Texas, but Texas wants you anyway." A year ago I sobbed on my bedroom floor before signing another year lease. It felt like signing a death warrant. Another hot summer, another suburban home, another brown winter, another flat year.
But God turns our mourning to dancing—or something like it.
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I died a thousand little deaths throughout 2013 and 2014. Every one of them seemed a no to me and my desires. But the best of them were no to my lesser desires and I see that now. I have wanted a great many things, but too often I take the leftovers, certain God means for me to suffer until I am left with only Him.
A hundred decisions loomed in front of me over the past two years and I, like Rebekah, packed my little idols in my bags just in case. I worshipped the lesser gods of marriage, vocation, location, and more. I was certain God wouldn't give me all the desires of my heart, so I settled for the scraps of just one, maybe two.
But something unexpected happened: the more I submitted to being all here, all in, Texan for as long as God would call me to be, I began to love Texas. Love for her people, her places, and specifically my place in her—it all began to grow. It was small at first, imperceptible glimmers, but it grew stronger and stronger until the thought of ever leaving seemed unlikely. I went to Israel last fall and the strongest emotion I felt while there was not wonder at the land upon which Jesus once walked, but homesickness for my own land.
For Texas?
And then in January I got an email, a job offer. It was not in the location I wanted, not in the church I wanted, nothing of what I thought I wanted, and all of the peace I imagined was possible. I did not trust my heart or desires, though, and passed it through to those who know my propensity to worship lesser gods. Elders and pastors and mentors who know my proclivities, my impulsivity, and, more than anything, know the Holy Spirit. The more I let it slip from my grip, the more it seemed God was saying, "No, daughter, this, this is good."
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I stood in that church building a few weeks ago, the sunlight streaming through the windows of the hundred year old sanctuary, the Rocky Mountains to the west outside, the liturgy spoken and sung by all of us, small families and staff on all sides of me who'd done nothing but bless me and answer every question posed to them over four days—and I worshipped God. I worshipped God because he heard all my prayers and during all my attempts to thwart Him and take the lesser portion, He was still storing up the greater one.
This is an announcement of sorts, true: I have been handed the description to a job that only existed in my dreams and been told, "It is yours if you want it."
But this is also a proclamation of sorts: the lesser gods will always be there clamoring for my worship.
They will be prevalent in Denver, Colorado at Park Church where I will work with their leadership team to train and make disciples in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains. They will be there as much as they have been here in Dallas, Texas where the Lord brought me to the beautiful and full knowledge of Him, trained me in discipleship, taught me submission, and helped me to see He did not bring me out to the desert to die, but to truly learn that man does not live by bread alone—or all the feasts we think will bring us life—but we live on Him and His words and His water and His plans.
Those lesser gods do not always seem like the worst decisions. Mostly often they are just the less than good decisions. I have not fully learned that lesson and I suspect God will always be teaching it to me. But I have learned this lesson: I cannot thwart His purposes. He will not let me live on the crumbs while a feast awaits on the table above.
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If you're my family at The Village, I sent this in a letter to the elders last week: I've been more loved here than I could have ever imagined. The Lord saved me here and taught me more about the gospel, studying the Word, loving discipleship, loving women, submitting to leadership, loving discipline, than I could have known was possible. The Village Church is honestly the most humbling and beautiful common grace I've experienced, and you've each played a role in that. I'll never stop being grateful for it and each of you. My heart is broken to leave, but expectant to go.
I mean that for the rest of you too. My heart is broken to leave this place and I'll be more mourning than rejoicing for the next two months as I prepare to go. I want to end my time here well, which means prioritizing the girls at #highchapelhouse and my immediate community of friends and leaders. We will have a come-one-come-all going away party at Roots Coffeehouse the first week of June, details forthcoming. Thanks for understanding my limitations over the next few months. And thank you for loving me. At the end of one meeting about this with some elders and pastors here, one of them said, "You can always come home," and my heart knew that home was Texas and you, so thank you.


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The earliest mention I could find, thanks to the Toronto Star's addictive "Pages from the Past" archive, was in a real estate ad from 1906, offering land for as little as $2 per foot of street frontage:
|(Toronto Star, May 5, 1906, p27)
"ERIE TERRACE, Adjoining Reid Ave., $2.00 to $5.00 per foot. $5.00 cash, $5.00 per month." (Interesting to note that prices are half of those for plots on Reid Avenue (now Rhodes Avenue), only one block to the east.)
A century and a bit later, on 22 February 2013, the same paper profiled a "House of the Week" at the bottom of the street, a brand-new, three-bedroom magazine-bait beauty selling for $889,000.
How do the prices compare?
Well, the 1906 ad is selling land only, and this one the next year is too:
|$10 A FOOT – Erie Terrace, 100 feet north of Gerrard street cars, no
money down, lumber supplied to build. Davis, 75 Adelaide east.
(Toronto Star, December 21, 1907, p15)
|$7 – THREE new, detached, three-roomed houses, with hall, water, gas, Erie Terrace. Apply 684 Gerrard.
(Toronto Star, December 17, 1910, p17)
three-roomed cottage, in Erie terrace, just north of Gerrard street.
$50 down, balance like rent. Interest only 6 per cent. North 71
(Toronto Star, June 8, 1911, p4)
"A simple Purchasing Power Calculator would say the relative value is $19,900. This answer is obtained by multiplying $800 by the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index from 1911 to 2012. This may not be the best answer. ... In 2012, the relative value of $800 from 1911 ranges from $14,800 to $365,000...."Which last figure is closer to the $399,000 list price of a slightly less tony Craven crib chosen as the Star's "House of the Week" on September 21, 2012.
And if you'd bought just the land for either these houses back in 1906? Twenty feet of frontage at $2 a foot equals $40, or in 2013 dollars... something in the range of $801 to $20,200.
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About Me
- Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedder
- Here I would love to share with you our travels and adventures as international mushroom consultants. About living in Italy, the Veneto area near Venice; in Indonesia, central Java. Why we love the southeast of the United States and moved back from Italy. Our love for gardening, the botanical way. Sharing with you our manifold treasures from exotic places and even offering several at Spectrenoir: http://ebay.to/2xI69uc, for others to enjoy. As well as high end silver items from Giovanni Raspini, Italy. I also do classes and consulting... too much to list here! Love to bring back some romance and quality to the daily life of others...
Saturday, April 8, 2017
Thuja occidentalis 'Golden Globe'
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Liebe Mariette,ReplyDelete
ich freue mich über deinen schönen Post.
Alles Liebe
Liebe Mariette,ReplyDelete
das sind wunderschöne Aufnahmen. Schön, dass man deine
Katzen auch wieder einmal sieht.
Einen angenehmen Donnerstag wünscht dir
Oh, dear Mariette, I can sure understand why it's called golden... what an amazing vibrant colour!!! So lovely, and the colour of the planters brings out the shine too. So peaceful to look at and with your elegant cats posing too - it made me smile. A happy moment you have captured my friend, and bringing it through to us is awesome- thanks for sharing:-) big hugsReplyDelete
Gostei bastante de ver as fotografias principalmente a primeira com a borboleta.ReplyDelete
Um abraço e continuação de boa semana.
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
Hello Mariette, Interesting specimen plants add a lot of interest to a yard or garden, and your Golden Globe is sure to attract a lot of attention.ReplyDelete
By the way, since I have come to know you I have taken special notice of all things Dutch, and was interested to discover when reading the letters of poet Edna St. Vincent Millay that she had married the Dutch businessman Eugen Jan Boissevain, who came from a prominent family in Holland.
Dearest Mariette,ReplyDelete
what a wonderful Thuja! I think, it will look really nice on your patio! With Barty on the side, a wonderful couple ;O)))
The Swallowtail is such a beautiful butterfly, so sad you found him dead on the road ...
Have a lovely weekend ahead,
sending much Love and hugs and blessings,
Claudia xoxo
Beautiful butterfly and I'm sorry I'm dead. I hope it was not a kitten that hurt him. Regards.ReplyDelete
Dearest MarietteReplyDelete
I like very much your photos, the beautiful butterfly and your cats. I have one, me too but it is a baby.
Beautiful Golden leaves.ReplyDelete
Pieter picked the perfect color for the pot! Sorry for the dead butterfly, but I am pleased to see she is with the golden leaves and Barty in the last photo. You both are king people,Mariette.
Happy weekend to you.
Hello, Dear Mariette - your new planter perfectly compliments your lovely home with its golden colors. Love to see all your fur-babies and the pretty butterfly. Unfortunate that it had died, but they don't live very long so we must enjoy them when we can. Sending hugs and hope you avoid any damage from the storm. We are expecting high winds tomorrow, too. xo KarenReplyDelete
Love the yellow pots, great colour, Mariette. What the pity the butterfly was dead.ReplyDelete
Lovely pics of the cats too.
Oh, what gorgeous pictures, Mariette! You have a great eye.ReplyDelete
Dear Mariette,ReplyDelete
Pieter has Golden for planting inside a big planter on the patio. this swallow wtall papilio polyxenes your found Dead on the driveway. Are expecting some torndo like weather.
Good for rid of the pollen dry leaves and catkins on the balcony and patio.
Always both has good time!
Liebe Mariette,ReplyDelete
eine solche Thuja habe ich noch nie gesehen. Mit ihren goldfarbenen Blättern sieht sie aber sehr verlockend aus und ist sicher eine Zierde für jeden Garten.
Ich wünsche Dir einen guten Start in die Woche.
Viele liebe Grüße
It's such a beautiful plant, Mariette! Golden Globe is a great name for those gorgeous leaves. Love the matching color of the planter. And I love seeing your adorable kitties :-) I hope the storm didn't cause any damage in your area.ReplyDelete
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Empowered Youth and Children Ministry is purposed to lead Youth and Children to experience the power of God through Worship, Outreach, Relationships, and Discipleship. We seek to develop intentional youth-centered and youth-focused spiritual empowerment opportunities via youth bible studies, youth retreats, and youth conferences. The youth and children of St. Joseph are ministered to within our Young People's Division and Connected.
Young People's Division (YPD)
To implement mission programs and activities in local communities to fulfill the purpose of the organization, by providing a training ground for later Christian service to the Women's Missionary Society and the African Methodist Episcopal Church. To accomplish the purpose, the Young People's and Children's Division commits to:
• Come together to study the Bible
• Perform service projects in the community
• Conduct and participate in workshops on Christian Social Relation and Family Life dealing with such topics as drugs and alcohol abuse, personal development, etc.
• Pursue experiences for leadership development in the church and community
• Build a community of children, youth and young adults that strengthen the organization and church.
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Connected is St. Joseph's Media Ministry for Youth age 12-18 and Young Adults. Connected allows youth to stay connected with God while engaging technology traditionally used as an educational resource, or for entertainment. This ministry teaches millennials technology is a useful tool for enhancing our Worship experiences, engaging in Outreach using social media, building Relationships with believers and making Disciples of Christ using various devices. The youth connected within this ministry, also called Media Interns, are trained to develop presentations using PowerPoint and Prezi, which bring Glory to God during Worship. Our Media Interns are additionally trained to help serve the church by assisting in the maintenance of the pages within the church's website. For more information on Connected please contact Sister Shontea Smith at:


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Wednesday, August 12, 2015
I'll Have the Beatles Bolognese With an Insalata Caprese and Seven Beers, Please
All my friends aren't imaginary, but they are theoretical.
I live in a world of ghosts and shadows. I look for fellow travelers but they all seem to have gotten off already and I think we're all Bozos on this bus now. I'll settle for people I never met and will never meet and shake hands in the electronic ether and be done with it.
Here comes the sun.
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- Pk said...
The (effectively) one armed drummer sells this video.
So click through and watch "Something" from the same band.
I could tell you about how wonderfully brilliant the original bass line is, how extraordinarily planned and executed the harmonies are or the inspired perfection of Harrison's guitar solo.
But I only know about 4 people in the world who wouldn't think I was an blathering idiot or total loser for caring about these things.
And you're one of 'em Sipp and I can't tell you how much that means to me.
The light Gatsby could see from his house.
I can't understand most people and as I get older I find myself less and less motivated to try.
I'm so happy for those guys that they found like-minded people who are similarly inspired to play great music. It's such a wonderful collection of moments.
Good for them and good for us they share their treasure.
- SippicanCottage said...
I've found them quite interesting on a lot of levels. I think you have to cast a very wide net in this world to find like-minded people. The luxury of four people in one place that you could knock around with like that is completely foreign to me now. Since they're in Italy, it's really foreign.
- Bob Boyd said...
I like the way the guy in the green t-shirt is suddenly wearing glasses for a few seconds at about the 2:20 mark, then they're gone again.


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Spurs legend Tim Duncan has been training in kickboxing during his retirement, and is reportedly good enough to compete professionally in the sport.
What happens when your training parter is 7ft tall ??😵 #martialarts #kickboxing #echolsfitness #training #timduncan #goat #SanAntonio pic.twitter.com/5cQUj0r0V5
— Jason Echols (@EcholsFitness) July 26, 2017
In an interview with Bleacher Report, Duncan's trainer Jason Echols calls Duncan "a f–king monster" and says he would be a "legit competitor" in MMA.
If Tim Duncan or David Robinson wanted to get into MMA, would they would be able to compete?
JE: [Duncan] would be a legit competitor. For sure. He has a desire to learn and compete. He has the heart for it. He most definitely would be a competitor.
"I would highly encourage him not to. Being a retired Spurs player, I wouldn't want him going out there and getting punched and kicked by some of those guys, but Tim would be a competitor.
"David would learn to become one. They are both competitive guys and not used to losing.
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The UK is among the top countries who have one of the largest economies in the world. Regarding financial services, the UK has good history and experience regarding the matter. Due to their large economy, finance in the UK is s teady and is fairly stable for most of its population. Finances vary with how much a person earns. Some may have more than enough left to spare after paying for their expenses, but some more than others are lackin g the funds to meet daily costs. For this reason, people seek help from financial institutions in borrowing money to settle costs when lacking funds. Most commonly people make use of short-term loans known as Payday loans in the UK .
This type of short-term loan offers only small amounts to borrowers, with terms covering on average for two weeks or until the borrower's payday as the name implies. Payday loans are a popular source of funds for emergencies and application is easy with fast a pprovals when certain requirements are met. Although these loans may be convenient, it comes with advantages and disadvantages. Here are among the few advantages and disadvantages of payday loans:
1. Easy Application – it is eas y to apply for the loan. One can apply online and through different company branches offering the service.
2. Cash is Received Instantly – when the loan application is received, amount of loan is instantly deposited into one's bank account within 24hours after approval.
3. Doesn't Require Credit Standing – loan applications don't look to an individual's credit standing as a factor for approvals.
4. Increasing Loan Amounts – as soon as a track record is established with a lender, one can gradually increase depending payback performance and lender's set of rules and guidelines.
5. Gives Independence – applying for a loan gives a sense of independence by avoiding seeking financial help from parents.
1. Short-term Loan Only – loan term is only up to under two weeks on average or until payday.
2. Higher Interest Rate and Fees – interest rate is larger compared to banks and other financial institutions. Lenders often offer a flat rate of £25 for every £100 borrowed per month.
3. Need s Full Time Employment – eligibility requires the borrower to be employed full time. Part-time workers or unemployed individuals cannot file and apply for the loan.
4. Relatively Small Amounts – loans are issued for amounts up to £294 but depends per lender.
5. May Affect Credit Rating – if loans are not paid back on time this will be noted on one's credit rating and affect future credit take outs.
Before filing for Payday loans in the UK , one must be aware of its pros and cons. In today's modern age managing one's finances is made easy with many accessible, available financial services offered by many banks and other financial institutions. Short term loans like payday loans are among the popular financial products offered by different financing companies today.


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January 5, 2017
The following post includes excerpts from articles authored by David Chun, Founder and CEO of Equilar, and Dan Marcec, Director of Content at Equilar, which were published in the 40th Anniversary issue of Directors & Boards. Learn more here.
The boardroom landscape has become much more complex, but the good news is that board members' networks are much bigger than they realize. They may have just lost track of it—a concept that can be thought of as "board amnesia."
Board amnesia is a simple idea. Traditionally, when it was time to add a new board member, the remaining directors would look around the table and ask each other, "who else do we know?" But think about it: A seasoned board member with a 50-year-long professional career undoubtedly has worked directly with dozens if not hundreds of qualified director candidates. At retirement time, it's not surprising they might not be able to recall every one of the qualified individuals with whom they've connected over the years.
Over the past decade, the boardroom landscape has become much more complex. In conjunction, there have been increased calls for more diversity on boards to face those new experiences. And the old way of asking "who do you know?" simply won't yield enough qualified candidates to meet the increased demands of today's boardroom.
It's amazing that technology has been applied everywhere across the business world except at the very top level of public companies. Boards now have the opportunity to leverage big data and social networking concepts to tap a much broader candidate pool and identify relationships to bring in board members that will help them drive shareholder value.
Luckily, curing board amnesia has never been easier, and here are three ways boards can get started.
It's amazing that technology has been applied everywhere across the business world except at the very top level of public companies.
1. Change Your Perspective
Up until now, many boards that have fallen behind the diversity curve point to the fact that there are not enough qualified candidates available.An Equilar analysis conducted earlier this year in partnership with The U.S. 30% Club found evidence to the contrary—approximately four in five females currently serving as public company executives had never served on a board. If boards expand their view beyond who they know or have worked with before, there are significant opportunities to access a deeper pool of potential directors.
2. Disclose Your Progress
Gender is just one example of diversity. While the SEC has considered proposals that would require diversity disclosure, there's nothing pointing to a forthcoming rule yet. By voluntarily disclosing this information, boards can paint a clearer picture to their shareholders and the general public, creating transparent and open dialogue with concerned parties.
According to Equilar data, a majority of S&P 500 companies—or 61.0%—disclosed that they "consider ethnic or racial diversity" when assessing the board or director candidates. However, disclosures of that type are often limited to boilerplate language. A much smaller number of S&P 500 companies disclosed the actual composition of their current board in terms of ethnicity or race—a total of 12.8%, or 64 companies.
3. Seek New Skills
As the corporate landscape continues to evolve, so have the skills required on the board of directors. As new considerations create greater risks, boards are cultivating an array of experience from a diverse set of directors to engender more comprehensive oversight.
New perspectives expand the board's viewpoint on the broader landscape and add a range of voices bringing more depth and detail to boardroom decisions. Moreover, disclosing this information shows investors and other stakeholders that boards are taking new corporate risks seriously.
For more information on Equilar's research and data analysis, please contact Dan Marcec, Director of Content & Communications at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Equilar BoardEdge features a one-of-a-kind search function that not only allows users to filter by name, company age, title, experience, location and gender, but also provides a social media-style connections map that shows how potential candidates and companies are tied to each other. The newly launched Equilar Diversity Network—a "registry of registries," connecting candidates from various diversity organizations with boards—BoardEdge is the only recruitment tool available with this comprehensive network.


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Sydney is one of the city in Australia that is loved by many people. The place has beautiful sceneries and picnic sites which attract a lot of tourists from all over the world. It is one of the most beautiful destinations when compared with other countries all over the globe. The local population will provide the evidence for you. This is because a lot of people who live there are not native from Sydney, but they are people from other parts of the world. Those who love there share widely on the importance of living in Sydney. From the air, you will see the magnificence of this city and its city scape as well as a beautiful harbor. Before you even reach the city. Visitors are warmly welcome by the best hotels for accommodation, so you don't have to worry about housing at all. You will be welcomed with open arms as soon as you arrive in Sydney.
The backpackers visit this city many times to enjoy the traditional warm welcome. The best hotel for accommodation at the place is King's cross. It is not that expensive to stay in it, and you will be required to book in advance. This hotel at
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Is it time to start curtailing our personal social network habits?Doctoral research, Ideas you can use, Speaking 1 Comment »
When was the last time you looked a flesh and blood human being in the eyes and said "I hear you?" If it has been more than a day, that is too long.
As part of the research for my doctorate, I asked people whether they were growing tired of online social networks, and were planning to reduce their levels of activity or number of networks in the future. In a sample of over 400 people I was intrigued to see that fully one-quarter agreed that they were feeling this way.
It's ironic, because a few weeks later, I find that I am one of those people! This may sound strange coming from someone who chose to do a doctorate focused specifically on online social networks – and someone who spends a lot of time speaking to audiences on the topic. Let me explain.
I recently started some acting training to add to and refresh my speaking and acting skills. The schedule has been fairly demanding, and has involved learning and rehearsing scenes from some of the great plays of all time, including Shakespeare, Ibsen and others.
Not only do these plays deal with timeless themes of great human and social importance, they are also not that easy to memorize. Over the last week and a half, I set to learning my lines in the evenings.
The first night, I had the TV on (24/7 Law and Order being one of the cooler perks of NYC), and started to read. During commercials, I would leap up, round into the other room and check Facebook, Twitter, Buzz, emails etc. The next morning, It wasn't that easy to recite "Two households both alike in dignity…In fair Verona where we lay our scene…" from memory. Something had to give.
The second night, I left the TV off, and things improved quite a bit. I was able to really focus and get deeper into the lines, characters and themes of the plays. Still, I couldn't shake the social networking habit.
The third night, I left everything off, and an amazing thing happened. This incredible sense of quiet, absorption and peace came over me. I was deep in great stories about heroes, villains, quests, tragic flaws and all the other fabulous chemicals of drama. The next morning, I also had nearly nailed the prologue from Romeo and Juliet.
This was all happening against the backdrop of spending intense face-to-face time working with my wonderfully talented classmates, trying to achieve something together that was stretching, shared and artistically large.
Needless to say, I eventually broke (speaking of tragic flaws) and checked my social networks. As always, there was fun and meaningful news on Facebook, and useful dialog on LinkedIn, but really, what was all this stuff on Twitter and Buzz? Sure, some fun news from classmates and friends, but mostly stuff about software I know nothing about, etc. etc. Why was I letting that stuff get in the way of spending quality time with Falstaff, Prince Hal, Torvald and the others?
So as of today, I have decided to let my Twitter account go dormant for a bit, and will be turning off Buzz. In my online social network world, there are now only two big dogs for the time being - Facebook and LinkedIn. I want to free up some personal disk space for real human interactions. I wonder if many of us should have a similar conversation with ourselves?
I want to hear what you think! Please feel free to weigh in here with your comments. To explore having me speak to your team or group on social networking, drama in the workplace and other related themes, please get in touch with me at email@example.com or via the contact tab on this page. Oh, and if you crave the sweet sounds of silence, please follow me on Twitter and Buzz….


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I blogged recently about using public Collection instead of public List. The Visual Studio Code Analysis Team explained in their blog how to re-use List methods in classes derived from Collection<T> generic class. As you can see, their approach requires your class constructor to call base constructor of List<T>. To make developer's life easier, I proposed to make a generic ListCollection<T> class with such a constructor and inherit custom collection classes from it.
Then I read The Missing .NET #2: Collection<T> AddRange() article by Jason Kemp. He implemented "missing" methods of Collection<T> as extension methods. I added the same methods to my ListCollection<T> class. Because a default constructor of ListCollection<T> class guarantees that its protected Items property actually contains a List<T>, it is easier to implement "missing" methods; you just call corresponding methods of List<T>:
An update: I added a "conversion" constructor Collection<T>(IList
// A default constructor
public ListCollection() : base(new List<T>()) { }
// A "converter" constructor, which does not copy the list passed in.
// See http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms132401.aspx
public ListCollection(IList<T> list) : base(list) { }
public ListCollection<T> FindAll(Predicate<T> match) {
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Yep: slow regard... was a mistake. Just something to tie the fans over, I guess.
Abercrombie: there is a constant threat / potential for stuff going wrong, so you'll find no issues there, I expect. That being said, the chars that can be defined as the heroes of the tale, have to (and actually will) make it to the end of the book in 99% of the occasions
Will definitely check out Eddings, thx.


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Remember my 35 Things to do Before I'm 35? You should...it was only about 2 weeks ago.
Well, folks, I have already been able to cross two of my items off the list. I'd say that's pretty good progress thus far. I've got this thing called self-motivation that drives me forward. Yes, it's a quality of most List-Makers. We must have something to cross off. And, honestly, if you are a TRUE born-and-bred list maker, then you will also feel compelled to go back and add things you've already done to the list, just so you can check off those items. It's a sickness.
But we get things done. I'm not competitive by nature, except with The List (which, by the way, is why I added the last item. Must retain sanity.)
#6 Canoe. Done. With all four kids. And no tipping. Success.


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Tighter new guidelines on safe levels of drinking were today welcomed by an alcohol campaign group.
Balance, the North East alcohol office, has welcomed the Chief Medical Officer's (CMO) recommendations which state people should not drink regularly more than 14 units per week. Pregnant women are advised not to drink alcohol at all.
And the advice also warns there is no safe levels of drinking.
The risk of a developing a range of cancers increases directly in line with consumption of any amount of alcohol, according to the new advice.
Balance director Colin Shevills said: "People have a right to know that alcohol is in the same cancer causing class as tobacco and the health risks increase even at low levels of consumption. Only by being aware can people make informed choices about how much alcohol they choose to drink."
He added: "Industry self-regulation doesn't work – the Government needs to introduce compulsory health warning labels on alcohol products and alcohol advertising and to adequately fund mass media campaigns which make it clear the risks people face and enable them to make informed choices.
"We know the majority of North Easterners back the introduction of health warning labels as standard on alcohol products."
Maria Catterick, from the Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder support group, also welcomed the news and said: "All children deserve the best start in life and no alcohol from conception and throughout pregnancy is a great foundation to achieve that."
Dr Tony Branson, of the Northern England Cancer Network, said: "It's vital that we continue to educate people on the health risks so that they can assess their consumption and, if appropriate, take steps to reduce how much they drink."


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Crime-Reporting Behavior: A Test of a Theoretical Model that Accounts for the Explanation of People's Crime-Reporting Behavior
Date of Award
Document Type
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
First Advisor
Dennis M. Giever, Ph.D.
Second Advisor
Jennifer J. Roberts, Ph.D.
Third Advisor
Daniel R. Lee, Ph.D.
Fourth Advisor
Christoph E. Maier, Ph.D.
The purpose of this dissertation was to develop three theoretical models of crimereporting behavior. One objective of this dissertation was to determine the effect of a number of crime-reporting predictors on people's willingness to report crimes to the police. Such predictors included police behavior, attitudes toward the police, individuals' demographic characteristics, prior victimization, citizen interaction with the police, and crime-reporting anonymity. The findings of this research study are based on the analyses of the data that were collected through a self-administered survey questionnaire distributed to 531 undergraduate students during the beginning of the fall 2009 semester. The results that emerged in the current study show that crime-reporting behavior varies by the severity and the consequences of crimes. This study suggests that certain crime-reporting predictors do not predict all three crime-reporting levels, namely reporting of less serious crimes (e.g., smoking marijuana, selling illicit drugs, painting graffiti, etc.), reporting of medium-level crimes (e.g., physical threats, future terroristic threats, etc), and reporting of serious crimes (e.g., kidnapping, rape, murder, etc.). The findings of the current study show that gender, race, citizen interaction with the police, police behavior, attitudes toward the police, and fear of criminal retaliation are the most reliable crime-reporting predictors.
Recommended Citation
Avdija, Avdi S., "Crime-Reporting Behavior: A Test of a Theoretical Model that Accounts for the Explanation of People's Crime-Reporting Behavior" (2010). Theses and Dissertations (All). 993.


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So, freaking, cute.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
My daughter Eleanore is so anxious to be a big girl. If she sees my wallet, even for a second, she screams "waldet-waldet-waldet", until I hand it over and give her the chance to unzip each compartment, and pull out every single card. Cute at first, but now more annoying than anything. I don't know how many times I've found my Sally card under the couch, or my drivers license mysteriously to have vanished. She does the same thing while I'm trying to put on my makeup. She gets in my lap, blocks my head sized mirror, and says "meekup, so pwetty" while running an old makeup brush that I've donated to her, over her cheeks. And like I said before, its super adorable... until I've got 5 minutes to finish getting ready and, where on earth has my eyeliner gone?! I look over at the kiddo, who has run off towards the hallway. Whats all over her face? *squints to see*... oh, there's my eyeliner. By this time, I barely have enough time to chase her down, cause a tantrum, and smear the remainder of my liner onto my upper lids. And you can forget about getting a clean face kid, the entire world will just have to know how horrible of a mother I am, letting my child draw all over her face with god knows what. Oh who am I kidding? They're too busy looking at all of my tattoos and my obviously un-brushed hair.


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You may have heard about the recent news concerning cell phone use and the possible associated health risks – namely, an increased risk of cancer. This is according to a recent announcement from the World Health Organization, which now categorizes cell phones in the same "carcinogenic hazard" category as lead, engine exhaust and chloroform.
A team of 31 scientists from 14 countries, including the United States, made the decision after reviewing peer-reviewed studies on cell phone safety. The team found enough evidence to categorize personal exposure as "possibly carcinogenic to humans."
What that means is they found some evidence of increase in glioma and acoustic neuroma brain cancer for mobile phone users, but have not been able to draw conclusions for other types of cancers.
In addition to the obvious concern for our own health and well-being, one of the more striking aspects of this story, though, is that prior to this announcement, despite concerns of a number of parties, the WHO had assured consumers that no adverse health effects had been established.
Which brings us to the latest addition to ResearchBase: a study conducted by Powerfeedback and SurveyAnalytics to determine the potential impact of this news on cell phone usage.
The study conducted finds that of the 302 respondents, 69.94% have no intention of changing their cell phone usage in any way. Approximately 40% describe their sentiment concerning the news as "If this doesn't kill me, something else will."
Have we become so desensitized to the possible risks of our high-tech, industrial life style that a warning of a real risk of cancer doesn't phase us? Or are we just jaded to such governmental warnings? Take a look at the study, and let us know what you think.
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tr "[:print:]" "[x*]" < FILE | egrep -vno '^(..+)\1+$'[H-CHAT] What's your top three shell tricks?
The thread explains what it does, and I would probably replace the .'s in the egrep pattern with x's; still very cute.
It can also provide a good example of when cs theory can occasionally be useful: Given the provided solution uses a gnu-extensions to regex(7), can this be done with a pure POSIX regular expression?


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In the fall, RBC signed on as one of the lead tenants in the new retail venues to be housed in historic 1880s buildings as part of FIVE Condos at St. Joseph – and what fabulous news that is! Brought to you by Graywood Developments Ltd. and Mod Developments Inc., this incredible condominium is currently under construction on Yonge Street south of Bloor. The inclusion of retail in this mixed-use development follows a current trend, which makes condo living more convenient than ever. Plus, the developers and RBC obviously recognize the potential in this successful residence and the significance of its location.
Ground-floor retail is an obvious go-to for condo design. These shops and services will animate the street level, offer residents the nicety of being able to run errands without leaving home, and provide a built-in clientele for shop owners. It really is a win-win-win scenario. And residents of FIVE Condos will enjoy so much more, including a striking exterior by Hariri Pontarini Architects, with ERA Architects restoring aspects of the historic buildings that will house the retail.
The inimitable Cecconi Simone is appointing the interiors including a fabulous 10,000 sq. ft. amenity space called FIVE on FIVE. The opportunities for keeping active and socializing with neighbours are so varied that the condo will have its own 7-days-a-week recreational director! Plus, the outdoor roof garden is sure to be a popular spot for barbecuing and entertaining. In addition to a wide variety of unique suite designs, buyers at FIVE Condos will receive beautiful and luxurious suite features and finishes such as Cecconi Simone-designed kitchen and bathroom cabinetry.
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- The Best Way To Get Around Russia Is By Train, Right?
- I Like Off The Beaten Path Places Like Central Asia. What's Up With Overland Travel In The 'Stans?
- Is One Method Better Than Another In Central Asia?
The Best Way To Get Around Russia Is By Train, Right?
Not necessarily. While Russia is known for the Trans Siberian Railway, much of the time buses are the preferred way of getting around, at least for shorter journeys. It's definitely cheaper to travel by bus, and many times it's faster. There's also no need for a reservation. Traveling by train is certainly another good way to get around this massive country, particularly if you are taking a long journey that will include an overnight stay. Booking in advance, at least a day, is usually a good idea.
I Like Off The Beaten Path Places Like Central Asia. What's Up With Overland Travel In The 'Stans?
Most countries in this region are now officially open to travelers, but the situation is ever-changing. Obtaining visas are sometimes time consuming, costly, and seemingly impossible. Not trying to discourage you from traveling here, but we'd like you to know what you're getting into. A combination of trains, buses, and taxis are the best way to get around, but it's imperative to stay up to date with the latest information on things like border crossings and political upheaval.
Is One Method Better Than Another In Central Asia?
Trains are the safest and most comfortable mode of transport in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan . Buses are sometimes faster, but the comfort level is much less. There are several different types of trains in Central Asia, and for longer journeys, sleeper cars are available. Expect to garner attention as a western tourist, and beware if you are invited to share in a vodka party during your journey. These fellas can drink. If traveling to Kyrgyzstan, which is still rather unstable at the moment (July 2011), buses and shared taxis are the most popular modes of transport as opposed to trains. Hiring drivers or sharing a taxi with other travelers is also the way to go in Tajikistan.
For more specific information about Overland Travel In Russia and Central Asia, be sure to check out this article.
It's also a good idea to read up on the FAQ's for specific information on overland travel in each region of the world:
FAQ – Overland Travel In The Americas
FAQ – Overland Travel In Africa And The Middle East
FAQ – Overland Travel In Europe
FAQ – Overland Travel In India
FAQ – Overland Travel In China And Southeast Asia
FAQ – Overland Travel In Australia And New Zealand