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Was 2000 really so long ago? At the millennium, we worried that all the world's computers would shut down at the stroke of midnight, wondered whether we should buy more Enron – but mostly we were just fascinated by Minime's (Brent Avis') insatiable quest to find love in the big city on a tight budget. The byline on this one is MO Staff, but we'd recognize MM's "style" anywhere. With tiny little bad photos, special guest tester Roland Sands, and all on a single page, join us in today's reading from the Philistines, the 2000 Valuebike Shootout.
"Differences aside, any one of these machines would be a welcome addition to a garage. Hey, even the ugly chick in the corner goes home with somebody sometimes."
If you're going to just throw away some money, you might as well get something tangible, other than an invoice from your broker or a phone number and an empty promise from that dame at the end of the bar to show for it. To help you out in your quest for an affordable ride that won't bore you to sleep like an Al Gore speech, MO has resurrected our once-popular Value Bike shootout.
And as the the various specimens rolled into our garage, we acknowledged the wide range of style and purpose of the six bikes that meet our price point.
Sixth Place – Buell Blast: $4,395
MO graphics editor Calvin "HackFu" Kim summed up the Buell Blast nicely by stating it's "our idea of a scooter" just after a fellow tester snickered something about its name which they pronounced, "the be-last." Be nice people.
Sure, the popular definition of a scooter entails small wheels, an even smaller engine, automatic shifting and a little platform for your feeties, however, we have our own definition of what a scooter should be. To us, a scooter offers light, nimble and economical transportation that's great for zipping around town. Oh, and we like to shift, thanks.
The primary intent of the Blast is as a user-friendly platform for new riders. The Blast is amusing to us because it looks like a Cyclone M2… only shrunken (honey, I shrunk the Buell!). Performance is also Buell-like in that it's quirky, even if it works as an effective overall package.
Ergonomically, even the shortest legs can find pavement while straddled over the bike. The wheelbase is relatively short, the seating position (there are two different seat heights available) is comfy, and everything falls right where it should. Friendly touches include an automatic choke function, digital trip meter and a "flash to pass" button that we wish we could transplant from our Blast onto some women we know.
"Aside from a grabby clutch, it would be hard to beat this Buell for learning purposes."
The motor has more torque than some riding mowers that its sound mimics quite closely. It steers lightly and the brakes are progressive and smooth. The only problem with all this is that riders who catch on quick will outgrow the Blast even quicker. The next Ben Bostroms need not apply. Essentially, the Blast is a $4,000-plus learning tool that may only last a summer because it's so easy to outgrow.
Still, if something about the Blast grabs you or you just have a lawn mower fetish, you won't regret your purchase. If you want a beginner's motorcycle, the 883 would probably be a better choice. If you want a scooter that can shift, corner and do rolling burnouts, you might want to check out the Blast. Besides, Vance & Hines has a number of performance products for it already available. You and Tim Allen can have lawn mower races all year long now!
Fifth Place – Kawasaki KLR650:$4,999
This bike is like a Nissan Xterra: Everything you need for the urban jungle with only a small number of overdone accouterments. Of all the bikes in our shootout, this is clearly the most versatile. For commuting, the light weight, slim stance and beau-coup suspension travel is overkill, though it does open up a few "alternate routes."
When you turn off the freeway and onto the road less-traveled, launching over medians, plowing through pot holes and other acts of urban assault come as naturally as a Sunday football and beer-drinking binge with the boys. Out in the country, the KLR has adequate off-road prowess to handle some fairly rough terrain, let alone the occasional forest service road or gravel road.
And for you aspiring hooligans out there, our own Minime quickly discovered the KLR's ability to muster block-long wheelies and catch air off practically any rise in sight. It's like a top-heavy Kawasaki 'Motard bike in many ways. And if you ride it as such, it can be a lot of fun.
The behind-the-seat platform offers generous space to bungee down a few night's worth of gear while the hand guards protect fingers from the cold as well as incoming foreign objects.
The economical windshield keeps the blast off your chest, but doesn't impair your vision unless you're doing your own dirt-tracker impressions up and down the roads, tucked in with your left hand holding onto the upper left fork leg. Not surprisingly, some of these things that enable the KLR to tackle dirt roads so well have a negative effect on it's on-road effectiveness.
The wide bars hamper lane-splitting ability and the motor buzzes along at highway speeds, constantly reminding you that the 651 cc single below you would rather be churning up a gravel-infested incline than maintaining pace with that Peterbilt behind you. People travel the world on a KLR for thousands less than a BMW R1150GS, or an F650GS for that matter.
"This Kawasaki can do it all, you just have to decide how much you value versatility over day-to-day practicality."
If you want a well-designed bike that can accomplish any task needed of a two-wheeler, the KLR easily offers up mucho bang for the buck and makes this a very attractive choice for those who tend to be a little bit schitzo in their riding preferences.
Fourth Place – Honda Nighthawk 750: $5,799
This bike has remained essentially unchanged since its introduction a decade ago. It made this year's roundup largely because it emerged victorious in our "Frugal Flyers" Shootout held five years back and is still regarded as the all-time standard standard. It's a staple like bread and water, really. The 750 is incredibly easy to ride.
The clutch action is smooth, shifts are swift and sure and the power delivery is the smoothest we've seen this side of a Jamba Juice blender. The no-nonsense seating position, long wheelbase and tall top gear give the Nighthawk impressive highway legs. Unfortunately, the lack of a windshield as standard equipment hinder any attempt at joining the Iron Butt clan on their yearly sojourn.
Still, soft saddlebags (Marsee makes a great set) and a tank bag enhance the touring abilities of the Hawk, but we've even seen Givi hardshell panniers and a top case along with a large wind screen mounted on the beast for extended jaunts. Other sundry attributes of the Nighthawk include, a 200-mile cruising range and the ability to put up with 87 octane fuel.
"The Nighthawk also has a decent suspension. But, the spongy feel, combined with the bias-ply tires are not exactly confidence-inspiring in the twisties."
Put aside your fears, however, and the Nighthawk is fully capable of foot peg-scraping lean angles and the ability to keep up with a race-replica as ridden by far too many Sunday Anonymous Squids. So, why doesn't the Nighthawk 750 earn a repeat win in our shootout? Well, it's sort of dull. Sure, it has plenty of juice to smoke practically any new Corvette or Mustang and it easily pulls to more than 120 mph.
But we're not talking gut-wrenching, arm-stretching thrust. Just the type of family-friendly oomph that's good for everybody. Unfortunately, some of us prefer a bit of spice in our dish and this bike just never red-lined our excitement meter.
In a nutshell, if you want a motorcycle in the homogenized-yet-effective sense, the Nighthawk has got to be one of the best choices of all time. Lube the chain, change the oil if you have some extra time and a few spare beers one Saturday, occasionally have a mechanic inspect the thing and it should last forever. Heck, the valves even adjust themselves. If you want a bike to cater to your emotions, though, look elsewhere.
Third Place – Yamaha V Star Custom: $5,599
The big surprise of the shootout is the V Star Custom. We knew the 650 cc cruiser could deliver classic American looks, loads of chrome, legendary Yamaha build quality and adequate performance. What we didn't expect was how fun the bike was to ride. Though not offering the boatloads of torque, the V Star's engine is plenty strong for real-world riding. Especially surprising is that this little twin had enough cojones to inspire its share of hooliganism.
Even our prim and proper CEO was coaxed into a spontaneous burnout — though he later lamented his lack of restraint (typical). The V Star does a good job of playing the nasty boulevard cruiser role, even if it hails from Japan and displaces only 650 cubes.
Suspension is expectedly soft, but it's just what you need for around town. It never feels harsh and rarely feels like a wet sponge, striking good balance for a cruiser. The brakes are pretty good and only get edged out by the likes of the SV650 and CB750. Even the ergos were regarded as some of the most comfortable of the group. This is an especially amazing feat since the Yammie is also the most capable of accommodating riders of smaller stature.
"For riders desiring real cruiser vibe in over-the-counter strength, the V Star Custom offers a lot of bike for just a little dough."
Minor niggles include a clutch that catches too late and has a very narrow range of engagement. The bike doesn't feel all that planted at superslab speeds, either, though that's most likely traced to the tread design of the front tire and the oh-so-necessary rain grooved freeways out here in notoriously, torrentially stormy Los Angeles. Sigh.
But, this bike isn't meant to connect straight lines that are state lines apart. It is meant to connect key points on a local map while exuding style and flare. And, it does this better than you'd expect from an inexpensive cruiser.
The Yamaha was constantly lauded as the best looking bike of the bunch.
For our cruiser-earmarked money, we'd likely opt for the 883 because, to this day, nothing emulates Harley feel like a Harley. But we believe the V Star is certainly worth a look-see should you be in the market for a lightweight cruiser that will entertain you for years to come. There's even a rather impressive array of accessories for this bike already, should you choose to make it turn even more heads.
Second Place – Harley-Davidson 883 Sportster: $5,595
When there was an errand to run, we MO-ites found ourselves reaching for the 883 key more than any other.
Why? It's hard to say since the bike isn't particularly quick, the handling is nothing special and the brakes would benefit from an additional front disk. What the 883 does offer is style and character – and lots of it. But unfortunately, certain Harley-Davidson riders with Freudian issues deem the Sportster a "girls bike" or a "beginner's bike." Real men ride Fat Boyz or Road Kingz. We tend to disagree. We're into the sportier side of cruiser-dom. We're into light weight and, get this – we like to turn! Though not a big-inch cruiser like the majority of the H-D line-up, add a few Screaming Eagle parts over time and you can turn this mild performer into a serious street rod.
Our 883, right out of the box, offers classic good looks and a feel that, to date, only The Motor Company has been able to provide. In fact, we believe the base model is the best looking, most understated Sportster in Harley's line-up. Better yet, the narrow drag-style bars improve lane-splitting prowess, an act hampered by big-ass handle bars, hard bags and beer-fed bubble-butts commonly found on larger bikes and their riders.
"We could easily see a newbie rider purchasing an 883 right out of the MSF course. The modestly-powered bike should not intimidate new riders but will still offer plenty-o-juice to cruise on the interstate."
As for comfort and ergos, the stiff springs and short travel transmit the thud of every freeway expansion joint right through your spine. On the other hand, the super low seat height and upright riding position make the Sporty a joy around town. And for those short of stature, the 883 is tremendously easy to maneuver.
Best of all, the Sporty offers H-D hallmarks like the clunky-but-sure shifting, solid overall feel and that trademark rumble (the very same rumble they tried to patent)… all for a third of the price of a Road King. As the rider's skills improve, he or she could bump up displacement (a common mod), and then in another year or two, start adding those Screaming Eagle parts and hopefully an additional front disk brake. Or, the owner could customize the bike with bags and a windshield, a larger gas tank and other tour-worthy modifications.
In other words, a rider conceivably could spend an entire career on a Sportster without ever outgrowing it. And, niggles aside, that's the very definition of value.
First Place – Suzuki SV 650: $5,799
The original start date for this value bike roundup was iced when a (bad) man in a truck blew a stop sign and T-boned our hapless graphics editor (read about the crash). The only entity who perhaps fared worse than dear Calvin was the Suzuki SV650 he was riding. Fortunately, Suzuki supplied us with another bike (we love you, Mark). This was a wise move on their part, because it gave MO a chance to crown it champion of our shootout. And, shootout notwithstanding, we would like to add that this is one of our absolute favorite bikes regardless of price. Assuming you keep the rubber side down and delay your new career as a hood ornament, as Calvin discovered, the nimble, narrow and torquey SV650 can do practically anything you want. Urban commuting? No problem. Sport touring? Throw on some soft bags, a small windshield and head on out. Canyon carving? Pulleeezzee.
"The tighter the twisties, the more potent the little twin becomes."
We've seen several of these things flying around local backroads and racetracks, prepped with a set of early GSX-R600 forks, a steering damper, custom rear shock, free-flow exhaust and few other little niceties. In stock form, some readers have complained about the soft suspension.
Even though the non-adjustable forks and rear shock are sprung more for comfort than for speed, they're a good compromise considering the wide range of uses this bike is likely to encounter. For lighter riders, actually, the stock suspension is great. If you're an aggressive, track-bound rider or heavier than an empty keg, though, you'll likely want some suspension mods.
The best word to describe the SV650 is "crisp." Twist the throttle, the engine snaps to attention and propels you forward. Grab some brakes, the wheels stop in a hurry. Wanna be in that other lane, push on the grip and you're there. The SV is a joy to ride in everything from slow to medium-paced backroad twisties. Still, only in the really fast stuff did we wish for a larger-displacement, full-faired sportbike.
"Suzuki hit the nail on the head with this one."
You can commute on this bike, too. But the lack of a wind screen makes the chore a bit tough for extended jaunts. The transmission is widely spaced, though, so the SV has no problem passing even rapidly flowing traffic.
Best of all, the SV650 has character. It sounds like a proper twin, the lines are clean and the seating position is comfy with just enough of an "I mean business" quality. Suzuki hit the nail on the head with this one. And the price makes the deal that much sweeter.
What at first looked to be a tough comparo wound up being a runaway victory for the redhead, er, Suzuki. We can't say enough about the excellent blend of comfort and performance. The price is right and it's doubtful the clean lines would offend anybody, regardless if they dig Calista Flockhart or Cameron Manheim, sportbikes or cruisers.
That's not to say we wouldn't recommend any of the other five, though. The 883 offers the most vibe for the buck like that older lady who lays waiting in the shadows but could surely teach you a thing or two if you would just ask her politely. The KLR clearly can deliver maximum versatility just like that lady who came to your house complete with her own goodie bag that night long ago.
The Nighthawk, legendary for its great all-around ride, reminds us of your mom. No offense to her, but she's just too nice and concerned about your well-being to make us want to take her out for the evening.
The V Star was surprisingly fun to ride (insert your own pun here, we've already done enough damage to ourselves to open this door), and the Blast lived up to its name, provided you stayed in the city, or at home. "I would've voted the Blast lower," said one (request-to-be) Anonymous Squid, "but there were only six bikes in the test."
The thing we learned from all this? Price need not be an obstacle between you, the wind, the sun and your favorite destination. After all, if you can pick up chicks in a bar with lame come-ons like that one about the drink or the money, any of these bikes is way too good for you anyway. Enjoy.
Rider Impressions:
Brent "Minime" Avis – Never had nothin' and still ain't got nothin'
Coming from a dirt background I was able to appreciate the KLR more than the rest of the testers. It's a hooligan bike that begs you to blast through parking lots, grassy fields and anyplace else that you really shouldn't be. It was lots of fun, but for the most part it's not very practical — and it's just so damn ugly. Reminds me of a Glad trash bag with glitter. I still liked it better than the Blast, though. I just do not get that bike.
On the other side of the love/hate globe is the SV650. It's like an old friend from school that you still keep in touch with because, even though they're not terribly fascinating, they have their shining moments and they're never dull. Every time I ride the SV, I wonder why I don't spend more time on it. For any bike, that's high praise.
Someplace in the middle are the Honda (as generic as a motorcycle gets), the Harley (if I'm gonna buy a Harley, I'm gonna buy a big-ass Harley) and the Yamaha which is pretty damn cool as far as Japanese cruisers go. But none of these bikes do it for me like that damn Suzuki. I only wish our first one remained upright so I could have played with it longer. Damn, I'm sounding more like my girlfriend every day…
Roland Sands – Got somethin' but ain't sharin' with us
I think you need to hear the outcome of the value bike shootout according to me, Professional Suzuki destroyer. If my memory serves me correctly there were six bikes.
My least favoritest was the Buell because it was half as fast as a normal Buell.
"No competition from this bunch. The SV wins hands down."Even though it was the second best handling bike it was more like riding a scooter that a motorcycle and that bummed me out. It was bright yellow too, so not only will you be going slowly, but people will notice you going slowly. Not good in my book, but then again my book reads a bit differently than you're average street rider.
5th place. The V Star, it was big and very cruiserish'. It had the clutch of death, nothing, nothing, nothing, then everything. If I was a beginner I would of dropped the bike more than once due to the unpredictable clutch. It's actually a good-looking bike, but it's not really my style.
4th place. HD 883. I didn't ride it, but I've ridden enough of them to know it's a solid bike. It handles better than you'd think and with some mods it makes a fun and pretty street bike. Plus it's a Harley and it will get you chicks, or guys, or both, whatever your preference.
3rd. Honda 750. Dude, this bike kicked ass. I've never even thought twice about wanting to throw a leg over this thing, but it's actually an ass kicker of a bike. It's got a solid motor, predictable handling and it's fun to ride. Even though it looks boring as sh*t, it's really not. Surprise.
2nd. What's big and tall, wheelies really far and can jump over a Buell? That's right, the KLR. I picked this second based on the value, you get a street bike and a dirt bike for the price of one bike. Not a bad deal. Although it doesn't shine in either arena, it works. The major flaw was the front brakes, they were scary for street use, then again, you don't have to worry about locking up that skinny-ass front tire. Best wheelie bike in the test.
1st. Suzuki sv 650. No competition from this bunch. The SV wins hands down. It's the best-looking, best-stopping, best-handling, best-riding bike in the test. If you're looking for the most bike for the least dough, do yourself a favor and buy an SV. You won't be bummed, It's like the Gary Rothwell starter kit. Just look out for sand when doing stand up burnouts.
Brian Lindquist – Guest Tester
I ranked the Suzuki first. It's a clean-looking bike bike with solid lines and color. The ride is impressive: great power and acceleration, smooth shifting and solid braking — everything you would expect in a good sportbike. I also found the rider's position to be very comfortable, even being a tall rider.
I liked the Honda a lot, and ranked it a close second, but the feel of it and rider position was not up to the par of the Suzuki. It is a fine-looking bike though, and would satisfy most entry-level sporting riders.
The Yamaha was on a level of the Suzuki for style points but for me a cruiser just does not compare to a sport bike. Nice handling, decent power, I found it uncomfortable for a pseudo road hog. Fun to ride but, well, it's a cruiser.
The Harley was cool-looking but felt pretty clunky. Good torque in typical Harley fashion but not my favorite out of the two-bike cruiser showdown. I've got nothing against Harleys — never have — but they just don't do much for me, especially in a price-conscious comparison.
The Kawasaki was kinda clumsey on the street. Might have been more fun on a desert or woodsy trail. Clunky shifting, it also seemed under-powered and over geared.
The Buell was too small and too finicky shifting and not much fun to ride. It did corner well due to its low center of gravity, but wasn't much of what you would expect from Buell. If you're a newbie rider that's intimidated by big, powerful bikes, this is probably the scoot for you.
|How we voted
All bikes were placed on the dyno within one hour of the others so as to ensure as unbiased numbers as possible. A specal thanks to our friends at Dynojet for the excellent Model 250 dyno.
|Brent Plummer
|Brent Avis
|Brett Ratner
|Roland Sands
|Carl Pedersen
|Brian Lindquist
|Suzuki SV650
|Buell Blast


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Year 5 - week two
Date: 19th Sep 2015 @ 8:14am
Good morning,
This week, we made dough maps that included man-made and natural features of the UK and France (I have attached some photographs of our maps). In English, we completed two characterisations; one of Houdini and one of Hugo, both were fabulous to read – well done.
Next week in English, we will start analysing newspaper reports in English. In maths, we will continue to apply our understanding of addition and subtraction when analysing data, than move to using formal methods of multiplication. Our topic focus will be Science where we will be exploring Space.
Thing to remember:
The Macmillan Coffee Event - Friday 25th September
PE is on Monday
Swimming is on Tuesday
We are not going to Burwardsley on Tuesday – Year 6 are.
Year 5's challenge
Your challenge, if you choose to accept it, is to answer these questions:
What do you already know about space?
What would you like to find out?
Is a border man-made or a natural feature? Why?
Comment to earn class points!

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Rodney C. Stigall, DMD is a Diplomate to the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and currently holds specialty licenses in the state of Kentucky and Ohio. Dr. Stigall completed five years postdoctoral training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Cincinnati (4 years) and University of Kentucky (1 year). He obtained his dental degree from the University of Louisville in Kentucky. Dr. Stigall is a native of the Tri-State area and has lived in the Hebron area for greater than seventeen years now.
"Tri-State Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery has been a dream come true. My family and I love the area and thankfully there was a need for an oral surgeon in Hebron."
As an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Stigall is trained to perform a variety of procedures in the head and neck region, administer general anesthesia and IV sedation. Some of his more commonly performed surgeries include:
Wisdom tooth removal
Placement of dental implants
Bone grafting
Corrective jaw surgery
Facial trauma surgery
Biopsies of the face and mouth
Dr. Stigall is a member of the following societies:
American Dental Association
Kentucky Dental Association
Northern Kentucky Dental Society
Kentucky Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons


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A wine distribution agreement is a document which is drafted when a wine manufacturer gives the responsibility of sales and marketing of its products to a distributor. The agreement mentions the terms and conditions that both the parties have to keep in mind and also the legal formalities that both the parties need to follow.
This wine distribution agreement has been drafted on this day of 4th May 2011 between Winery House referred to as the wine manufacturer and Haley Sales referred to as the distributor.
As per the agreement Winery House gives the distribution rights of the wine manufactured by them to Haley Sales.
Terms and Conditions:
Signature of distributor: Signature of wine manufacturer:
Haley Sales John Good
(On behalf of Winery House)
Category: Distributor Agreements
Name ( required )
Email ( required; will not be published )


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A strong song tows
us, long earsick.
Blind, we follow
rain slant, spray flick
to fields we do not know.
Night, float us.
Offshore wind, shout,
ask the sea
what's lost, what's left,
what horn sunk,
what crown adrift.
Where we are who knows
of kings who sup
while day fails? Who,
swinging his axe
to fell kings, guesses
where we go?
Basil Bunting, "Coda" from Complete Poems, edited by Richard Caddel. Reprinted with the permission of Bloodaxe Books Ltd., www.bloodaxebooks.com.
Source: Collected Poems (Bloodaxe Books, 1968)


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Two debuting directors, two very different films
LOS ANGELES—"Whenever people meet me on the set, they can't believe that I'm the director," said "Biktima" filmmaker RD Alba, who is 34 but looks many years younger.
"I just find it funny. So my challenge is to convince them that I can do my job," admitted the filmmaker, who screened his thriller drama—which stars Cesar Montano, Angel Aquino and Mercedes Cabral—for us in a friend's house in LA. Bernardo Bernardo watched "Biktima" with us— you can imagine this actor-director's witty asides.
RD, born in Cebu but raised in the United States, shot "Biktima" in Bohol in a record eight days. His Bohol connection is his mom, Dr. Disi Alba, who lives in the island province and acts in the movie.
RD moved to the US when he was 11 and finished high school, college and master's studies in Pennsylvania, Alabama and California, respectively.
"People ask what it's like to direct Cesar and Angel, both established actors," related RD, who splits his time between the US and the Philippines. "Cesar is an actor/director, so we speak the same language. That both Cesar and Angel are veterans made it easier for me to direct them."
Dangerous assignment
Also in the cast are Sunshine Cruz, Ricky Davao, Lloyd Samartino and Philip Anthony, who cowrote the script with RD and Ray Cuerdo. RD, his mom and Philip came up with the story.
"Biktima" dramatizes the consequences when a TV field reporter (played by Angel) goes on a dangerous assignment.
While RD has previous directing credits, including several from ABS-CBN and GMA Pinoy TV, "Biktima" is his full-length feature debut.
Apparently, Dr. Alba enjoys acting. "We get along well," RD replied when asked about collaborating with his mom. "We both love movies. She loves acting and I love directing; that makes us a perfect duo. In the realm of movie-making, she always listens to me."
RD praised "Biktima's" Filipino cast and crew. "They are all helpful, sometimes so helpful that they will hold an umbrella over your head," he said. "But on a serious note, they are hardworking people. It's a plus that I speak the language."
Animated movie
From "Biktima" we go to a completely different film, Sony Pictures Animation's "Hotel Transylvania," which made us smile and break into occasional chuckles during a screening in Beverly Hills last Sunday morning.
The animated movie, to be shown in 3D and traditional theaters in the Philippines, is driven by the spirited voice of Adam Sandler as Dracula, who operates a luxurious "five-stake" resort for monsters like Frankenstein, the Mummy and the Werewolf and their families so they can be themselves and away from those pesky, scary humans.
"Drac" has gathered all the monsters for a special weekend to celebrate his beloved daughter Mavis' (Selena Gomez) 118th (yes, that's right) birthday.
The trouble—or the fun—begins when Jonathan (Andy Samberg), a 21-year-old backpacking human, wanders into the hotel and, worse for dad "Drac," the young man and Mavis hit it off. How the caped father, who has shielded Mavis from humans all these years, tries to foil the budding romance forms the crux of the movie directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, written by Todd Durham, Dan and Kevin Hageman and produced by Michelle Murdocca.
Impressive voice cast
The rest of the voice talents is quite impressive—Steve Buscemi, Molly Shannon, David Spade, Fran Drescher and CeeLo Green.
Genndy and Michelle, whom we chatted with after the screening, said Adam's wife Jackie, and two young daughters Sadie, 6, and Sunny, 3, also lent their voices. Sadie provided the voice of the young Mavis.
Genndy pointed out that Adam himself wrote and sang two songs in the movie that also features music by Devo's Mark Mothersbaugh.
Honored with three Emmy Awards and 12 nominations, Genndy marks his feature film directorial debut with "Hotel Transylvania."
His TV credits include "Star Wars: Clone Wars," "Samurai Jack," "Dexter's Laboratory," "Sym-Biotic Titan" and "The Powerpuff Girls."
We're looking forward to one of Genndy's next animation feature: "Popeye."
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Other artists include Jabawockeez member Stahyl, Bambu, and many more
Filipino-American hip-hop artist and philanthropist Apl.de.Ap is set to headline the 25th anniversary of the Festival of Philippine Arts & Culture which will be held on October 8, 2016 at the historic Echo Park Lake in Los Angeles, Calfiornia.
Apl.de.Ap, real name Allan Pineda Lindo, is best known as member of the Grammy-winning group The Black Eyed Peas. The group popularized hit songs like "Where is the Love?", "Pump It", and the Pinoy fan-favorite "The APL Song."
Apl.de.Ap did not hesitate to to get involved with FPAC25 when the opportunity presented itself. He said in a statement that FPAC, as the longest-running and largest Philippine arts and culture festival in the US, is important because it highlights the best in our food, arts, and culture.
"I'm excited to be a part of this year's celebration, especially that [FPAC is] celebrating its 25th year, returning to Echo Park. It will be a historic moment," Apl said.
As an appointed ambassador for the Philippine Department of Tourism, Apl continuously works to encourage others to get involved by supporting and giving back the Filipino community here in the US, and across the world. He has spearheaded philanthropic initiatives such as the Apl.de.Ap Foundation, among others, and has used his influence to draw attention to the Filipino-American diaspora.
Other performers include Stahyl of Jabawockeez/My Digital Kids, Bambu, Jon-Jon Briones, Odessa Kane, Malaya Filam Dance Arts, Kayamanan ng Lahi, Pakaraguian Kulintang Ensemble, Digital Martyrs, Mama Bares, the Adapon Sisters, Ranella Ferrer, Rocksetady Rondalla, Jhing Sillona, Matt Almodiel, Chris Alanis, Zigzag Theory Band, and other surprise guests.
Sponsors, vendors, artists come together for FPAC25
As 2016 marks the silver anniversary of FPAC, many are expecting this year's iteration of the festival to be the biggest Pinoy party LA has seen in recent memory. And to ensure that FPAC will be no less than a rousing success this time around, many arts and culture organizations from the private and public sector have pledged grants for 'FPAC 25 – Samu't Sari: Showcasing the Diverse Creative Tapestry of the Fil-Am Community.'
Arts councils and organizations that have given support to FPAC include the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, LA County Arts Commission, the Getty Foundation, the California Arts Council, the Office of LA City Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell, and California Humanities among others.
Corporate sponsors include household names like Toyota, McDonald's, Wells Fargo, and Western Union among others.
Toyota, which returns has been supporting FPAC for a few years now, said in a statement that they are looking forward to being a part of this year's festivities.
"This is the 3rd year for the Southern California Toyota Dealers Association to be a proud sponsor of FPAC. We are very excited to be sponsoring this great event, in celebration of the Filipino community and culture," Toyota representatives said in a statement.
Other key partners for FPAC25 are Asian Journal and Kababayan LA, who got on board as media partners.
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After an extensive search that included interviews with a dozen candidates, the Rockets have chosen veteran Mike D'Antoni as their next head coach.
Despite his resume and reputation on the offensive side of the ball, the Rockets opted for the 65-year-old D'Antoni because he plans to have a veteran staff that includes Memphis Grizzlies defensive coordinator Jeff Bzdelik, the Washington Wizards Roy Rogers and possibly Toronto Raptors assistant Rex Kalamian, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical:
Details on Mike D'Antoni's hiring and contract in Houston. Story on @TheVertical. https://t.co/AT8l10rFp9
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) May 26, 2016
The terms of the contract, which are still being finalized, call for D'Antonio to receive $16 million for four years with the final season at the team option.
D'Antoni made his biggest mark on the game during his time in Phoenix from 2002 to 2008, where his "seven seconds or less" offense was run by two-time MVP point guard Steve Nash. The Suns were 253-136 during his tenure and reached the Western Conference finals in 2005 and 2006, losing both times to the Spurs and Mavericks.
Since leaving Phoenix, D'Antoni has coached the Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks and L.A. Lakers, posting a record of 202-290.
The arrival of D'Antoni could also signal another step in the departure of center Dwight Howard from Houston. Howard can opt out of his contract to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1. The pair did not get along in their one season together with the Lakers (2012-13).


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Hello Ducks
last weeks were kind of busy with several new books including Kutte 1 metalzine & some books made by students learning in our studio, but also this nice one compilling works by former EBD Gaspard Pitiot and Eric Demelis.
Also several bookfair and festival including the amazing Crack! in Roma, this year was about Capital for which we made fake money (here's mine which is not printed yet) and a linobook made with last year linoworkshop
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Buzzzy Weaks
Posted by alkbazz at 7/21/2015 01:09:00 AM
3 comments:
- Marcel Ruijters said...
Nice, everyone should start making their own money now.
Again, i had to pass Crack festival. Too bad.
- July 21, 2015 at 10:54 PM
- alkbazz said...
Crack fest is an amazing party, a huge selection of graphicworld and the best place to meet and work with peoples and live together for few days =)
- July 23, 2015 at 3:42 AM
- Paleo said...
Love those evil drawings, looks like you used the hood of this car dripping in ink to render them https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAYViv21uj0 Good Job!
- September 5, 2015 at 10:10 PM
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Plant Information
1. Creek dogwood (Cornus sericea)
Habitat: Deep canyon
This wide-spreading shrub loses its leaves in autumn, revealing the colorful red stems. Some Native Americans use them to make baskets. The creamy white flowers attract insects and the white to blue-tinged fruits attract birds.
2. California buckwheat (Eriogonum fasciculatum)
Habitat: Coastal sage scrub and chaparral
The most widespread shrubby buckwheat in California, this species has needle-like, evergreen leaves and masses of creamy white flowers in summer that provide nectar for butterflies and other beneficial insects. They turn rusty brown in fall and the seeds are eaten by birds.
3. White sage (Salvia apiana)
Habitat: Coastal sage scrub and chaparral
This striking shrub has highly aromatic leaves that, when dried, can be burned as incense. Bees make a flavorful honey from the showy white flowers. In the garden, the large leaves and tall flower stalks add drama to a dry garden.
4. Saltbush or Quail bush (Atriplex lentiformis)
Habitat: Coastal sage scrub
Saltbush is a versatile shrub. Plants tolerate salt spray and dry summers. The salty, tender young leaves can be used either fresh or steamed as seasoning. Birds and small mammals eat the nutritious seeds and use the dense branches for cover.
5. Sanford's arrowhead (Sagittaria sanfordii)
Habitat: Riparian
This aquatic herb is now considered rare because much of its natural habitat has been destroyed. The showy white flowers typically bloom throughout the summer.
6. California sagebrush (Artemisia californica)
Habitat: Coastal sage scrub and chaparral
Found throughout much of coastal California, this native shrub has pungent, fine-textured, gray-green leaves. The inconspicuous flowers bloom in late summer, providing valuable food for insects, birds, and small mammals. Native Americans had many medicinal and ceremonial uses for this plant as well.
7. Western elderberry (Sambucus nigra subsp. caerulea)
Habitat: Coastal sage scrub, riparian, deep canyon
This common, fast-growing shrub or small tree occurs throughout much of California and is an important food source for wildlife. Its creamy white flowers and frosted blue berries are both edible, but all other plant parts are poisonous. Native Americans made hunting bows and flutes from the stems.
8. Purple sage (Salvia leucophylla):
Habitat: Coastal sage scrub and chaparral
The pinkish purple flowers of this beautiful, fragrant shrub are pollinated by hummingbirds and butterflies. Other birds such as quail eat the seeds. Upright and mounding forms occur in nature and both are useful ornamentals for sunny, summer-dry gardens.
9. Arroyo willow (Salix lasiolepis)
Habitat: Riparian
Arroyo willow is just one of several kinds of willows native to California. The supple branches are used in basket weaving and furniture making. Salicylic acid, the active ingredient in aspirin, comes from the bark of willow trees.
10. California sycamore (Platanus racemosa)
Habitat: Riparian
The mottled white-and-gray bark stands out in winter when this fast-growing tree is leafless. Bats and Monarch butterflies were known to use massive older trees as roosting sites. Chumash Indians fashioned beautiful, functional bowls from the wood.
11. St. Catherine's lace (Eriogonum giganteum)
Habitat: Coastal sage scrub and chaparral
Of the more than 125 species of buckwheat native to California, this is by far the largest. Prized by gardeners for its silvery-gray leaves and massive inflorescence, it is valuable as wildlife habitat, too, offering food for insects, birds, and mammals.
12. Oregon grape (Berberis aquifolium)
Habitat: Deep canyon
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Topic: Strata - Beach One
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Beach One extends from the southern boundary of Gibbs' Fishing Point, down (south) to the Pipeline. It has high cliffs that are composed of interbedded mudstones and sandstones. The top layer, quite thick in parts, consists of yellow/brown material. This is derived from sand and volcanic ash.
The cliffs here are particularly susceptible to massive soil bleeds. Towards the Pipeline, the cliffs are particularly crumbly or 'rotten'. My comments on my first visit on 18 January 2004 about the cliffs were: "The first thing I noticed, apart from the great height of the cliffs, was their crumbling state. Further along (walking north from the Pipeline) there were several large mud/soil avalanches that flowed down from the cliff tops like muddy glaciers."
A reef extends a fair way out to sea just north of the Pipeline. It is the only reef that is uncovered at low tide that I have observed on the Tongaporutu coastline.
18 January 2004
This was the first time I accessed Beach One. I described the reef as such: "To my immediate right, a large reef protruded quite a way out into the sea." The reef was well endowed with mussels and barnacles. There were also crabs, starfish and sponges.
I became intrigued by some of the rocks to the rear of the reef. One rock that I photographed was small and roundish. It was festooned with tiny broken shells. Another, larger rock that I photographed was highly sculpted.
23 January 2004
PHO2008-542, 548 (Examples only)
14 November 2005
This reef is the only reef of its kind on the Tongaporutu coastline. Specifically it is always exposed during low tide, irrespective of whether it is a high low tide or a low low tide. Also, the majority of it is never covered over with sand so the reef supports healthy and stable populations of flora and fauna.
12 September 2007
PHO2011-1040 was taken just before Cave Two. It shows part of the cliff together with a couple of rocks that have fallen down from above and settled on a small ledge. PHO2011-1041 shows some of the beautiful strata formation of the arch that is a part of the largest Fledgling rock stack.
3 June 2008
This image, taken from above Beach One, shows the reef. This substantial reef is the only one that I have observed from Rapanui North right down to White Cliffs that is never buried by sand.


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We got the first part of the design on 15.01.16 and I finished it today apart from the bottom border which I don't want to put in until I have stitched some more on the bottom part - I would hate to stitch the whole bottom border and find I was a row or two out!
As with my other SALs I am counting each part of this design as a finish so this if finish number five for 2016.
I am stitching this on 28 count opal Jazlyn in Nimbus from Chromatic Alchemy. I am using the recommended DMC threads apart from the words in the middle which I stitched in Pushkina from Fiberlicious.
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It's been over a year since One Direction's Zayn Malik proposed to Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards, but they're not walking down the aisle anytime soon.
Despite being happily engaged since August 2013, Malik and Edwards haven't made a single plan for their wedding due to their busy schedules. "We haven't really thought about the wedding side of things yet, or how we're going to do it," Malik told BBC Breakfast. "We're just kind of engaged, we just haven't had time to organize things like that."
And, according to J-14, Malik isn't in a rush to change his relationship status. "I haven't really thought about getting married yet," he said.
See More: Watch: This Groom Surprises His Bride with a Special One Direction Dance!
Does this mean there's trouble in paradise? Absolutely not! Given the couple's young ages (both are only 21) and very busy work schedules, it's not surprising that they're taking things slow. After all, they have all the time in the world to get married, and their decision to focus on their careers and not rush to the altar is very wise.
But that doesn't mean Malik doesn't have the wedding on his mind at all. When asked which of the other 1D boys would be given the all-too-important title of best man, he said, "I think it would be quite hard to pick one."
Luckily for him, Malik's band mates aren't pressuring him to choose. The boys have said that "as long as they're invited," it doesn't matter who he picks to stand by his side.


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'My Lawyer Rules: Assuring Legal and Education Standards'
Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
Sunday 3 to Wednesday 6 July 2011
The Brisbane floods and the Christchurch earthquakes failed to prevent close to 200 legal practitioners and academics attending the 66th Annual ALTA Conference during 3-6 July 2011. The conference was hosted by the Queensland University of Technology School of Law and was held at the Stamford Plaza Hotel in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The theme of the conference was "My Lawyer Rules: Assuring Legal and Education Standards".
The welcome reception at the Stamford Plaza on the evening of 3 July 2011 launched the Conference participants on a journey of excellence in presentations, functions and intellectual interaction. Rarely can delegates return to their universities and say they had drinks with the Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia and a Justice of the High Court of New Zealand. Delegates who attended the welcome reception had such an opportunity.
The Conference opening day commenced with a Welcome to Country by Uncle Des Sandy, an Indigenous Australian elder. He recounted many lessons taught on and around the lands on which the Stamford Plaza exists today. Those lessons reinforced the importance of the ALTA delegates "coming together" as a group of friends to share, learn and enjoy.
Professor Peter Coaldrake AO, Vice-Chancellor of QUT and Immediate Past Chair of the Universities Australia Board of Directors, formally opened the Conference and introduced, Chief Justice Robert French AC of the High Court of Australia. The topic of the Chief Justice's presentation was 'Legal Education in Australia – A Never Ending Story' and this can be accessed from the High Court website. His Honour said:
"The objectives and content of legal education and how it should be undertaken have been much discussed in Australia and in other countries with which we share our legal heritage. A lot of that discussion in recent times has focussed upon the relative emphasis to be given to such elements as the contents of the positive law, its social and historical context, the dynamics of its change, the skills and ethical sensitivities needed for legal practice, and the role of the lawyer in society as agent of the rule of law and social justice. Related to that discussion are concerns about the effect of legal education upon law students. An incidental and important question is the extent to which the diversity of law jobs makes generalisations about the desirable outcomes of legal education more difficult."
His Honour provided a comprehensive overview of legal education and said:
"I will conclude by setting out what I would like to see as some of the attributes of the law graduate today. Like all lists in legal papers, this is not exhaustive. The law graduate, in my opinion, should have at least:
Those are among my desiderata for legal education. They are necessarily aspirational. No curriculum plan can be expected to produce perfectly formed, deeply knowledgeable and competent ethical lawyers with a highly developed sense of social justice. Many influences converge to yield such people. They include the influences of family, community and the wider university environment, together with continuing legal education and practical experience.
The ongoing efforts of the legal academy to shape and improve legal education are impressive. It is a great endeavour you all undertake and I take this opportunity to wish you well with it."
The issues of national standards for legal education and the legal profession were discussed by all of the plenary speakers who followed Chief Justice French including Justice John Byrne of the Supreme Court of Queensland and Justice Raynor Asher of the High Court of New Zealand, Auckland who engaged in a discussion of 'Assuring Legal and Education Standards: Some Perspective from Admitting Authorities'.
During the first day of the Conference, Chief Justice French launched the text book Excellence and Innovation in Legal Education edited by Professor Sally Kift, Dr Michelle Sanson, Jill Crowley and Penelope Watson, and published by LexisNexis. His Honour acknowledged the valuable contribution the publication would make to legal education.
The Conference formal dinner took place on the evening of Monday 4th July at The Strand at Rugby Quay, a spectacular restaurant overlooking the Brisbane River. Barrister-at-law, Andrew Boe, who is a criminal law specialist, addressed participants at the formal dinner. He has been involved in some matters which attracted public attention including, R v Ivan Milat (NSW) (notorious serial killer); R v Pauline Hanson & David Ettridge (alleged political corruption); R v Robyn Kina (bicultural competence/domestic violence murder); Cornack v Fingleton and Gribbin v Fingleton (judicial bullying and independence) as well as the several cases surrounding the Palm Island death in custody of Cameron Doomadgee. Andrew's presentation reinforced the need for lawyers to have a passion for the work they do and a determination to seek change where the law appears to have facilitated an unjust outcome.
During the second day, delegates had the opportunity to hear and question prominent people in the area of legal and education standards. Dr Carol Nicoll, CEO of the Australian Learning and Teaching Council (and CEO-elect of Australia's new Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency) spoke on 'Assuring Legal Education Standards' while Professor Margaret Sheil, CEO of the Australian Research Council, addressed 'Assuring Legal Research Standards'.
The ALTA Annual General Meeting, Chaired by Professor Rosalind Mason, was also conducted on this day.
During the second and third days of the conference delegates attended many interest group workshops in Legal Education, Company Law, Law for Non-Law Students, Practical Legal Training, Law and Social Justice, Dispute Resolution, Labour Law, Commercial Law and Consumer Protection, Law and Medicine, Indigenous People and the Law and Constitutional Law and International Law. A number of posters were also on display in a specially designated poster room and this provided another avenue for high level intellectual engagement with the conference themes.
The Conference casual dinner was held at the Stamford Plaza alongside the Brisbane River in the Brasserie. Great food, music and dancing provided the right ingredients for a fantastic evening.
Wednesday morning saw Professor Sally Kift of QUT and Professor Richard Johnstone of Griffith University conduct the final plenary session, 'Assuring Legal and Education Standards: Views from the Academy'. After interest group workshops in Legal Education, Revenue Law, Company Law and Criminal Law, delegates gathered for the final lunch.
This year's ALTA Conference will be remembered as a collegial, engaging and stimulating gathering. We look forward to the 67th Annual ALTA Conference in Sydney next year.
Scott Kiel-Chisholm
ALTA 2011 Organising Committee Member


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The mentioning of the inspections issue is interesting since it implies that Iran could be allowed to continue enriching uranium as long as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) could confirm that Iran was not diverting the enriched uranium to make nuclear weapons. But to work any such deal would have to see Iran also adopt at least the IAEA Additional Protocol so that the agency could inspect any sites where it suspected nuclear activities may be occurring, instead of only the sites that the Iranian government declares to the IAEA as part of its standard safeguards program.
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Heard two goals, Nedeljkovic 24 saves as the Whalers blank the SteelheadsNHL.com @NHLdotcom
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - Mitchell Heard scored a pair of goals to lead the Plymouth Whalers to a 5-0 victory over the host Mississauga Steelheads Sunday in Ontario Hockey League play.
Rookie Alex Nedeljkovic made 24 saves for his third shutout of the season, improving his record to 17-2-2.
Zach Lorentz, Vincent Trocheck and Cody Payne also scored for the Whalers (37-17-9), who are winners of nine of their last 10 games.
Trocheck's goal extends his point streak to 16 games and he has 19 goals and 35 points during his run.
Tyson Teichmann made 31 saves for the Steelheads (25-32-5), who have lost five straight games.
Plymouth jumped out to a 2-0 lead before the halfway point of the first period on goals from Lorentz and Heard.
Heard added his second goal in the second period to make it 3-0 after 40 minutes of action.
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Athleticism. I had never given it much thought. I knew when my parents first hooked up my Dad was a competitive cyclist. I learned at some point that he had 4% body fat at the time, and his resting heart rate was in the 40's; something that meant nothing to me as a child, but today tells me tons about his athleticism and what kind of shape he was in.
As a child I didn't notice my mother's physique, not until I was age eleven or so. Up until that point, the most I noticed were her "Mom pants" and questionable taste in shoes. My mother has two children, myself and my younger brother. When I was ten and my brother was seven – after we had moved to the PNW from California – my mother had a fitness revelation. She began playing sports and weight training daily, sometimes as early as 5:30 am.
I went with her sometimes. I was starting to notice my body, especially in comparison to other girls. My budding adolescence was the onset of more than a decade of low body confidence and self-hate. My body issues I mostly attribute to my sedentary lifestyle. When I wasn't interested in competitive sports, my parents never pressed the issue. I began writing and producing art, becoming more idle with time; until I was old enough to do something about it, and by that time all I cared about was partying with my friends.
I remember looking at my mother's calves in her "church heels" hoping that someday I too would have her figure. I knew nothing at the time about the science and physiology that went into that sleek, lean look. My peers who had thin moms were also thin. That's how it worked, right?
Now, reflecting on this time, I'm in awe of how my mother learned so much about fitness without the internet. She was eating "clean" and "organic" long before it was cool or DYEL memes existed.
My Dad was in sort of a downward spiral at this time. He was working long hours as a retail manager and was usually too tired to do much other than watch TV and do yard work. My Dad is 6'4″ and I estimate that he topped out at 300 lbs. He never looked morbidly obese or anything – his large frame wouldn't allow it – but he was a big ass dude. He, like many people, had success in the late nineties with the Atkins Diet. He lost probably seventy pounds, and kept most of it off, but it didn't do anything for his health or longevity. I had heard stories of this lean, giant, force of a man, but I didn't know him, yet.
My younger brother had been an athlete his entire life. Supported 110% by my father, who did what he could to find and afford him the best pitching coaches in the area. Hoping that, someday, he'd find his ways into the major leagues. My brother had tremendous highs and lows both personally and professionally (as an athlete). He's always followed his dreams until it made sense to stop. My respect and admiration for his unrelenting determination to succeed are endless.
But it wasn't my mother's new found passion or my brother's natural talent that motivated my father to change. It was a job.
My father was laid off at some point in my early teens. This lead to a few years of my dad trying new career paths, like real estate. He returned to retail but, this time, he'd be leading a graveyard freight team. My Dad realized although he was getting old and he was sick, that he was going to have to keep up. The ever-present awareness that he must change to live his life set him on the right track.
Since then my Dad works out five days a week. He gets off work at 7:00 am, goes to bed, wakes up around 2:30 pm and hits the gym. He uses mostly the stationary bike and does an upper/lower weight training split. His commitment to fitness at 62 astounds me, and he's in great shape. He's been an active gym rat for over five years, and I love him for it.
My mother endured a couple of soccer injuries over the years. Over the past seven years, she's leaned out a lot by augmenting her diet, and she primarily uses Jazzercise and long walks to stay fit.
It had never really occurred to me how active my family is. I feel so lucky to not only have been raised without prejudice and hate in my life but to have been given what's turned out to be such a great fitness foundation.
My mother's commitment to nutrition and health has indeed changed my life. I never had white bread or highly processed trash as a child; Of course, I had granola bars and fast, "kid friendly" foods that I wouldn't eat nowadays, but my foundation was solid. My Mom didn't use butter or salt in her cooking. We ate well-rounded, lean meals. As a result, I don't have the taste for disgusting processed crap.
Now, my life is full of fitness. I want to become a fitness trainer and change how people view fitness as a lifestyle and themselves as human beings. I've found joy, confidence, and strength in something I always thought I hated.
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{project} TRUTH is an educational art movement that aims to bring attention to and create positive change regarding important matters ranging from local issues to global concerns through the creation, exhibition, and sale of original and meaningful artwork. It is a collaborative effort inspired by the unparalleled artist of American icons—Robert Indiana—the creator of LOVE and HOPE. Each piece of art is connected to a theme chosen by the collaborating artist and the work will be exhibited and available for purchase with the proceeds benefiting individual artist concerns and future collaborations. see last year's {project} Truth on Exhibit. As a follow up to our "let's get busy" campaign we are using the power of generation G (global) to make the world a better place.
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