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|LEGO → System → Architecture
21039 Shanghai is an Architecture set released in 2018 as part of the Landmarks series.
Shanghai (Chinese: 上海; Mandarin pronunciation: [ʂâŋ.xài]; Wu pronunciation: [zɑ̃.hɛ]) is one of the four municipalities under the direct administration of the central government of China, the largest city in China by population, and the second most populous city proper in the world, with a population of more than 24 million as of 2017. It is a global financial centre and transport hub, with the world's busiest container port. Located in the Yangtze River Delta, it sits on the south edge of the estuary of the Yangtze in the middle portion of the East China coast. The municipality borders the provinces of Jiangsu and Zhejiang to the north, south and west, and is bounded to the east by the East China Sea.
As a major administrative, shipping and trading city, Shanghai grew in importance in the 19th century due to trade and recognition of its favorable port location and economic potential. The city was one of five treaty ports forced open to foreign trade following the British victory over China in the First Opium War. The subsequent 1842 Treaty of Nanjing and 1844 Treaty of Huangpu allowed the establishment of the Shanghai International Settlement and the French Concession. The city then flourished as a centre of commerce between China and other parts of the world (predominantly the Occident), and became the primary financial hub of the Asia-Pacific region in the 1930s. However, with the Communist Party takeover of the mainland in 1949, trade was limited to other socialist countries, and the city's global influence declined. In the 1990s, the economic reforms introduced by Deng Xiaoping resulted in an intense re-development of the city, aiding the return of finance and foreign investment to the city. It has since re-emerged as a hub for international trade and finance; it is the home of the Shanghai Stock Exchange, one of the world's largest by market capitalization.
Shanghai has been described as the "showpiece" of the booming economy of mainland China; renowned for its Lujiazui skyline, and museums and historic buildings, such as those along The Bund, as well as the City God Temple and the Yu Garden.
The first building from the left (in the front) is the Chenghuangmiao Temple, a temple devoted to traditional Chinese deities. The first building (in the back) is the Longhua Temple, a temple devoted to the Maitreya Buddha. The second building from the left is the HSBC Building, former headquarters of the HSBC Shanghai branch and current headquarters of the Shanghai Pudong Development Bank. The third building (in the front) is the Shanghai Customs House (Jianghaiguan), a customs house built in the 17th century. The third building (in the back) is the Radisson Blu Shanghai New World, the Shanghai branch of Radisson Blu, an upscale hotel branch. The fourth building is the Oriental Pearl Tower, a famous TV tower and distinct landmark. The fifth building is the Shanghai World Finance Tower, a skyscraper and the 9th tallest building in the world. The sixth building is the Shanghai Tower, a tall skyscraper and the second tallest building in the world.
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Recreate Shanghai in China's blend of historical and modern architecture with this realistic 21039 LEGO® Architecture Skyline Collection model. This LEGO brick collectible toy features the city's iconic points of interest, including Chenghuang Miao Temple, Longhua Temple and Pagoda, Radisson Blu Hotel, Bund area, Oriental Pearl, World Financial Center, the Shanghai Tower and Huangpu River, and is finished with a decorative Shanghai nameplate. The LEGO Architecture Skyline Collection offers models suitable for display in the home and office, and has been developed for all with an interest in travel, architectural culture, history and design. Each set is scaled to give an accurate representation of the comparative size of each structure, with realistic color depiction.
• LEGO® Architecture interpretation of Shanghai, China.
Features iconic attractions Chenghuang Miao Temple, Longhua Temple and Pagoda, Radisson Blu Hotel, Bund area, Oriental Pearl, World Financial Center and the Shanghai Tower.
• The Huangpu River is represented in the tiled baseplate.
• The included booklet contains information about the designer, architecture and history of each structure, as well as historical facts about Shanghai and its architectural heritage (English language only. Other languages available for download at LEGO.com/architecture. Ask your parents before going online).
• Includes a 4x32 tiled base with decorative Shanghai nameplate.
• Recreate the world's most dynamic cities with the LEGO® Architecture Skyline Collection.
• LEGO® Architecture celebrates the world of architecture through the medium of the LEGO brick, and is developed for all with an interest in travel, design, architecture and history.
• This collectible souvenir toy includes over 595 pieces and is suitable for ages 12+.
• Measures over 9" (25cm) high, 11" (28cm) wide and 2" (7cm) deep.
- This is the first Architecture set to be based on a Chinese structure


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Whether in the form of a book, a movie, or a marketing campaign, great storytelling will always resonate with audiences. As consumers become increasingly mobile and social, however, they want to interact with the story, not just be exposed to it.
Luckily for marketers and consumers, continual innovation has made it possible for audiences to both influence the unfolding of the story and have a say in its outcome. This new, in-the-moment relationship between brand stories and audiences is the basis of an emerging tactic called storybuilding.
Storybuilding is essentially an active form of storytelling. Whereas storytelling primarily works to convey the essence of a brand to customers—in a more engaging and entertaining way than purely informational tactics—storybuilding puts mobile, social, and big data to work, in the moment, and gets customers involved along the way.
This approach can feel daunting because it introduces a whole new set of variables that seem largely at the whim of the consumer. Fortunately, storybuilding isn't a matter of crossing your fingers and hoping for the best, it's the effect of developing a strategy to maximize both the chances the audience will come into contact with the story and the opportunities for engagement no matter when or where they may encounter it.
Here are five steps to consider when developing your storybuilding to ensure customer participation—and a storybook ending.
1. Assign a different part of the story to each of the touch points included in your campaign
Instead of simply retrofitting a single story for different channels (the 30-second TV spot, the Facebook post, the billboard ad, etc.), storybuilding is achieved by assigning each medium a different role in the telling of a larger, more comprehensive tale.
It's important to understand the pros and cons of each channel included in your campaign—and, based on that, which piece of the story is best conveyed by each. Bottom line: let the technology do its job the way it wants to rather than how you think it should.
Take the first step (it's free).
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As long as Saints win, Brees wants records, too
NEW ORLEANS (AP) – If Drew Brees can help it, he won't spend much time thinking about a coveted passing record he'd really like to break.
Three seasons after nearly matching Dan Marino's all-time single season passing record of 5,084 yards – which has stood since 1984 – Brees is on pace through 10 games to make another run at it.
"I feel very different this year than back in 2008 in regards to this whole Marino thing," Brees said Wednesday in the midst of New Orleans' bye week. "That was the first time I had ever been a part of anything like that. … I tried not to make it stressful, but it was hard not to think about it.
"Maybe because I've been through that before, I really am not thinking about it or letting it creep into my mind all that often," Brees continued. "I'm just so focused on winning games."
In the Saints' 26-23 overtime win at Atlanta last Sunday, Brees passed for 322 yards and two touchdowns. He remained atop the NFL with 3,326 yards passing, the most yards through the first 10 games of a season in NFL history. Should he maintain his unprecedented pace, he'll finish with 5,322 yards through the air, 238 yards ahead of Marino's mark.
And there's more.
Brees has thrown a touchdown pass in 37 consecutive games, moving in front of Brett Favre for the second-longest streak in NFL history, and behind only Hall of Famer Johnny Unitas' 47.
Brees now has 51 career 300-yard passing games, which ties him with Hall of Famer Dan Fouts for fifth all-time in that category.
He also has completed 70.9 percent of his passes (299 of 422) this season, slightly better at this point than his own NFL record of 70.6 percent (336 of 514) in 2009.
Brees said records are meaningful to him, as long as they don't come at the expense of winning.
"Any competitive person, when you get close to things like that, you certainly think, 'Man, that'd be cool – within the framework of us doing it the right way," Brees said.
"It's not like we're going out with the sole purpose of trying to break records," Brees continued. "When you're winning and you're breaking those records, it makes it even sweeter."
At this point, the Saints (7-3) are winning. They lead the NFC South and seek a third straight playoff berth, as well as a second trip to the Super Bowl in three years.
Brees was one medium-range completion away from breaking Marino's mark back in 2008, when he finished with 5,069 yards. The Saints were a .500 team that season, and Brees said afterward that the record would have been a hollow accomplishment because New Orleans failed to reach the postseason.
Brees also figured he would never approach that mark again.
"I remember how lopsided we were that year throwing the football," Brees recalled. "I just thought, 'Well, if we really want to play to our potential and be the type of offense we really want to be, we definitely need to be more balanced and so there just won't be opportunities to even throw for close to that many yards."
The Saints have been able to run effectively for most of this season, and their offense as a whole is on pace to reach new all-time highs. The most offensive yards the Saints ever had in one season was 6,571 in 2008- Sean Payton's third season as coach. This season, their average of 436.9 yards has them on pace for 6,990.
Brees noted, however, that his production stands out less in the context of the 2011 season, when other teams are putting up gaudy passing numbers as well. Both New England's Tom Brady (3,032 yards through nine games) and Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers (2,869 yards through nine games) also are on pace to eclipse Marino's mark.
Now 32 years old and in his sixth season in New Orleans, Brees has set a slew of franchise records and led the club to its first Super Bowl title. He is in the final year of his contract, although the Saints could use a franchise tag to keep him should protracted negotiations over an extension continue to drag on.
Based on his performance this season, his best football may still be ahead.
"I do feel that way," Brees said. "My goal and what I just strive for and beat myself up over every year is: I want to get a little bit better."
This season, Brees has thrived while adjusting to changes on the offensive line, including two new centers, which Payton said is like a pitcher getting used to a new catcher in terms of communication during a game.
Payton also cited the leadership role Brees took in organizing workouts with teammates during the NFL lockout as a factor to consider in the quarterback's performance.
"He's very in tune to his preparation. He looks very closely at things that he wants to improve on," Payton said. "He is his toughest critic and that's the case with the really, really great players.
"We'll have success as a team and win a game and feel very good about that … and yet he can come back on that Monday and Tuesday and look closely at things that he wished he'd have done differently and then apply them during the work week."
Meanwhile, Brees spreads around credit for the impressive statistics listed under his name, adding that if he does become the NFL's single-season passing king, the whole team should take pride in that.
"It's more than just me. … It's every guy that caught a pass or blocked or played defense or special teams," Brees said. "That's a record we can all share and every coach can share." Notes: The Saints have cut offensive tackle Ray Willis, who they signed two weeks ago when Charles Brown was placed on injured reserve. Since then, starting right tackle Zach Strief has returned to action.


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Bike and pedestrian improvements underway in Encinitas
March 5, 2018 - SANDAG and Caltrans began construction on two bike and pedestrian improvement projects in the City of Encinitas in late February, breaking ground on both the Santa Fe Drive and Encinitas Boulevard intersections at I-5. The projects will provide pedestrians and bike riders with separated paths beneath the I-5 overpasses.
The projects are elements of the North Coast Corridor Program, a comprehensive set of projects to add carpool lanes to I-5, double track the coastal rail corridor, provide walking and biking trails, and complete environmental restoration in the I-5 corridor.
"The improvements to Encinitas Boulevard and Santa Fe Drive are essential to the vision of the North Coast Corridor Program," said SANDAG Board Chair and Del Mar City Councilmember Terry Sinnott. "The bike and pedestrian improvements at these two intersections will help the community travel safely through a very busy area. The program not only plans to improve our highway and rail infrastructure and enhance our environmental resources, but increase coastal access along the I-5 corridor."
The $12.5 million in improvements to Encinitas Boulevard and Santa Fe Drive are expected to take approximately 18 months, with completion scheduled for late summer 2019. Construction will begin along the eastbound side of each street and take approximately eight months to complete, with work along the westbound side starting shortly thereafter.
"Construction activities have been designed to reduce impacts to anyone using these intersections," said Caltrans Project Manager Arturo Jacobo. "While there will be narrowed lanes, we do not anticipate any lane closures during construction. Additionally, we are installing a temporary protected path for pedestrians and people on bikes, which now only exists along westbound Santa Fe Drive."
In addition to enhancing coastal access, the improvements are intended to increase the safety of pedestrians and people riding bikes in these intersections. Both projects will provide pedestrians and bicyclists dedicated and separated paths beneath the I-5 overpass. When completed, the new facilities will help shield travelers from oncoming traffic with permanent concrete barriers.
During construction, motorists can expect narrowed lanes and intermittent traffic delays. Nearby residents and businesses can expect periodic noise and lights. Work will take place Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., with night and weekend work as needed.
The improvements are part of Build NCC and are funded through federal and state sources, as well as TransNet, the voter approved half-cent sales tax to help fund transportation projects throughout the region under the management of SANDAG.
About Build NCC
Build NCC is a collaborative effort between SANDAG, Caltrans, and the United States Department of Transportation. The first phase of construction began in the cities of Solana Beach, Encinitas, and Carlsbad as part of the North Coast Corridor Program. Build NCC includes extending the existing carpool lane on I-5 in each direction from Lomas Santa Fe Drive to State Route 78, double tracking the rail line at the San Elijo Lagoon, replacing the highway and rail bridges at the San Elijo Lagoon, restoring the San Elijo Lagoon, and constructing nearly 10 miles of new bike and pedestrian trails. Construction on Build NCC began in early 2017 and will be complete by 2021. To learn more about NCC, visit: KeepSanDiegoMoving.com/BuildNCC.
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New transport secured for Taiko Journey
The Exeter Chiefs Foundation have granted Taiko Journey in excess of £6,000 for a new van to transport vital equipment to performances and allow the teaching aspect of the organisation to be more wide spread across Exeter and the surrounding areas.
Hannah-Jasmine, founder of Taiko Journey, said "This incredibly generous grant will allow us to not only purchase but customise a vehicle to safely transport our unique drums. This dedicated transport will allow Taiko Journey to continue supporting local drumming groups and now to provide the next level change - a sustainable progression group for players ready to push themselves to their training and performance potential. Of course this vehicle will also ensure that we continue our work in local schools, and commit to more work with 'at risk' groups in our local area.
"We're so proud to tell people that the Exeter Chiefs Foundation support us, and now we'll be telling everyone that it's the Foundation who are making each mile travelled with the drums possible. Taiko Journey and the diverse people within its community now have an exciting future, and we're looking forward to seeing where that takes us."
Crowds were treated to a performance from Taiko Journey at the recent England International match were the Red Roses played Italy at Sandy Park and the drummers will return for the last league game of the season against Northampton Saints (May 18th).
Tony Rowe, Chairman of the Foundation, said "Taiko Journey are a wonderful example of bringing the community of Exeter together. They are a very enthusiastic and talented group of individuals that do a lot of work within the city from school age right up to adulthood. Being able to assist them to reach their target for new transportation so they can grow the group and their reach is exactly why we don't specify the type of organisation that can apply to the Foundation for funding."
For more information about Taiko Journey, visit their website at https://taikojourney.com/


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Former prime minister says international community should have tried to pull militant Islamic faction 'into a dialogue' over its refusal to recognise Israel
Tony Blair has said for the first time that he and other world leaders were wrong to yield to Israeli pressure to impose an immediate boycott of Hamas after the Islamic faction won Palestinian elections in 2006.
As prime minister at the time, Blair offered strong support for the decision – driven by the George W Bush White House – to halt aid to, and cut off relations with, the newly elected Hamas-led Palestinian Authority unless it agreed to recognise Israel, renounce violence and abide by previous agreements between its Fatah predecessors and Israel. The ultimatum was rejected by Hamas. The elections were judged free and fair by international monitors.


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Grameenphone will offer the new generation iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus from November 2, 2017, in Bangladesh. Grameenphone Customers will be able to pre-order these phones starting from October 27, 2017(Friday) at Grameenphone Centers and through GP Website.
iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are smartphones designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc. They were announced on September 12, 2017, alongside the higher-end iPhone X at the Steve Jobs Theater in the Apple Park campus by Apple CEO Tim Cook, and were released on September 22, 2017, succeeding the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.


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There are lots of nice romantic honeymoon destinations all around the world. Just think of a country and you can almost be assured it'll comprise some great honeymoon locations to stay. Loads of it's down to private taste.
What do you think about a ninety one-day world cruise on essentially the most luxurious ocean-liner on the earth? Starting at $16,000 with departure ports in San Francisco, California, and Southampton, three months aboard the Queen Elizabeth 2 isn't only one hell of a protracted honeymoon, however an thrilling probability to see the world – all from a boat that appears identical to the Titanic.
It is also a very good time to be in Vietnam – count on 33ºC and 6 hours of sunshine in the capital, Hanoi. You might mix the primary cultural sights with three nights of indulgence on the beach at the Nam Hai resort on this Vietnam and Luxury Seashore private tour, or chill on a gradual-paced Cambodia to Vietnam journey which takes you to the Angkor temples then by boat alongside the Mekong River from Phnom Penh to Saigon.
Causes to choose: The charming Isle of Capri was the backdrop to Clark Gable and Sophia Loren's romance in 'It Began In Naples', and there is no doubt that it's going to have the same effect for all these couples celebrating their nuptials here. This European honeymoon vacation spot has a traditional Italian feel to it. The island is lavish with the decadence throughout, so come here with your partner and lose your self to the romance of this beautiful city.
This has to be at the top of the listing, with rooms starting at $550 per night. This place is the Final seaside resort in the Philippines and the Final Getaway for those with the funds to afford it. Should you select to go to Amanpulo, you can be hobnobbing with the rich and famous of the world – jetsetters and celebrities from around the world. This is likely one of the best recognized secret areas in the Philippines.


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TheTrueConservative: Higher tax rates and economic growth
Intriguing! After the post just prior to this, Do lower taxes on the top 1% boost economy?, a comment appeared from Steve Roth at TheTrueConservative. He offers an outlook unusual on the web. Go check it out. Here's a sample of his work, comparing taxes to changes in gross domestic product of nations:
. . . there's not a shred of evidence that taxes in the range of 30–50% of GDP are the catastrophe that American anti-taxers assert.In fact, since all of these stable, prosperous, successful countries tax in the range of 25–50% GDP, the strongest evidence we see here is that taxes (or actually, expenditures) in that range are necessary to that prosperity. [emphasis mine]
C'mon, "economic conservatives" – let's face the facts: modern conservatism's anti-tax passion is the emperor's new clothes. Has it made <i>you</i> more prosperous? Of course not.
Let's question the shibboleths that keep us apart, and get on with building a better society.
Tags: conservative, liberal, tax cut, economic+conservatives, progressive, Obama, tax and spend, Romney, true+conservatism, Republican, McCain, independents, taxes, GDP, economic+growth, big+government, , Monte Asbury
Let's chill. We're both partly wrong. (Sermon of 1 Feb 09)
In the aftermath of World War II, many European intellectuals (later joined by Americans and many others) were forced to ask this question: how could this have happened? This referred to two world wars, and especially the Holocaust. […] They diagnosed the sickness that had befallen Western civilization in general and "Christian" Germany in particular to be excessive confidence.
– Brian McLaren in Everything Must Change: Jesus, Global Crises, and a Revolution of Hope
Mark 1:21-28 (NIV*)
21They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. 22The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law.
Strange thing to say, isn't it? Rabbis certainly did have authority to teach the Scriptures. But when Jesus spoke, something else happened.
And as if to prove it:
23Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an evil spirit cried out, 24″What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!"
Remember, we're in Chapter 1 here. Who else in the room would have even thought this? Virtually no one but Jesus himself. How shocked they must have been to hear it. What a statement!
And what a source! Jesus reacts immediately. First:
25″Be quiet!" said Jesus sternly.
Why would he shush, if it's true? Why would an evil spirit say it, anyway? Read the rest of this entry »
What's next, GOP?
An exciting era of American history has begun. Bipartisanship (even post-partisanship) is on the front burner. The President is trooping down to the Capitol today to listen to Republicans.
Competence is in; cronyism is out. Effectiveness is in; ideology is out. Diplomacy is in; war is, well, less. A new wave of young people have energized government. A new wave of non-white participation has democratized government.
But the most powerful in the GOP read their recent trouncing as a sign that they're not conservative enough. As the thoughtful conservative David Brooks writes in the NY Times:
In one camp, there are the Traditionalists, the people who believe that conservatives have lost elections because they have strayed from the true creed. […]
To regain power, the Traditionalists argue, the G.O.P. should return to its core ideas: Cut government, cut taxes, restrict immigration. Rally behind Sarah Palin.
Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity are the most prominent voices in the Traditionalist camp […]
Only one thing is for sure: In the near term, the Traditionalists are going to win the fight for supremacy in the G.O.P. Read the rest of this entry »
Do lower taxes on top 1% boost the economy?
Since the days of Reagan, many have held that the economy can be stimulated by cutting taxes on the incomes of people who have the most money to invest. An insightful analysis at LaneKenworthy.net offers evidence questioning that assumption. Consider some intriguing observations on the data graphed below.
Chart 1: Note that at the close of World War II, Americans in the top 1% of income paid a marginal tax rate of 90%. Now, it's about 35%. I'm sure most Americans don't realize how profoundly this rate has fallen.
Chart 2: As the rate dropped, government revenue from this group (as a proportion of GDP) plummeted. Find 'the late '90s through 2001; compare them with '02-'05.
Chart 3: Finally, note the comparison of the top 1%'s marginal tax rate with the growth rate of the national GDP. Note that it's pretty tough to find a link between the two.
Conservatives of Jesus' time were against him
So it seems.
Tags: Hauerwas, Jesus, religious+conservatism, evanglical, fundamentalism, Monte Asbury


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Gravity Spotlight
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A Gravity Spotlight is a special light that shines on a wall or floor and has its own pull of Gravity. When Mario (or Luigi) walks into a Gravity Spotlight, he will either be pulled towards it or pushed away from it, allowing him to walk on walls or travel between planets. In Super Mario Galaxy, Gravity Spotlights are found only in the mission The Fate of the Universe in Bowser's Galaxy Reactor. There are a total of eight Gravity Spotlights found here, three of which will pull the player from one planet to another and five of which will allow the player to walk on walls to reach different areas.
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I thought I'd better sneak this post in a day early than usual- who after all wants to even think about sweets and chocolate the day after Easter?! Of course, in the UK one can buy perfectly reasonable hot cross buns in most supermarkets but over here, alas you cannot. And in any case what I have failed to find to date are hot cross buns the way I like them- minus all the dried fruit and mixed peel. As one of her favourite treats, I can just hear my mother guffawing at my blasphemy. But I do not see the joy in raisins and currants in my hot cross buns, which is why I decided it best to take matters into my own hands. These delicately sweetened soft buns hit the spot- doughy balls with a touch of malted flavour that comes from using malted grain flour. These are unembelished hot cross buns, stripped of their offending fruits, perfect for toasting without the fear of a burnt raisin and then slathering in butter and honey with a wedge of cheese. If ever there is a day to indulge, it is Easter.
Hot cross buns
If you're a traditionalist, go ahead and add currants and mixed peel, or if your like me, leave plain, slice in half warm from the oven and smother lavishly with salted butter and honey.
Makes: 20 small buns
Diet Facts: Lent is over, halleluiah!
1 sachet of yeast
55g/ 2oz caster sugar
200ml/7 fl oz milk
85g/3 oz butter
2 eggs, beaten
300g/10 oz strong white bread flour
150g/5 oz malted grain bread flour (or all white flour)
1/2 tsp salt
4 tsp ground mixed spice (or 2 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp ginger,1/2 tsp nutmeg, and 1/2 tsp cloves)
100ml/ 3 1/2 fl oz milk sweetened with a tablespoon of sugar, to glaze
Icing sugar, Optional
1/ Mix the yeast with 1 tsp of the sugar and 2 tbsp warm water. Let sit. Put the milk in a small saucepan and over a medium heat bring up to scalding point (when you see little bubbles appear around the sides of the pan).
2/ Add the butter to the milk and allow to melt. Mix two thirds of the milk with the eggs and the yeast mixture.
3/ In the bowl of a standing mixer, sift together the flour, salt, spices and sugar. Make a well in the cetnre and tipin the warm milk/egg mixture stirring with a wooden spoon, gradually incorporating all of the flour to make a soft but not sticky dough. If it is still dry add more liquid, if you added too much liquid then add a little more flour. Attach the dough hook to your mixer and let it knead the dough for 10 minutes or until smooth. Place into a clean, lightly greased bowl and cover with cling film. Let sit and reise for about 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size.
4/ Heat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas mark 6. Punch out the dough and form into little balls (about 50g each), the size of golf balls. Place on a large baking tray, a couple of inches apart. Gently score the tops with a cross shape using a sharp knife and let prove (rise again), covered with a clean tea towel. You can also cover in cling film and put in the fridge over night at this point (they will take longer to prove at room temperature in the morning). You know that they are ready when they have puffed up and when gently proded with a finger the indent stays. Brush with the sweetened milk and bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven, brush again with sweet milk and let cool (or not).
5/ Optional- mix together icing sugar with a touch of water to make a thick paste. Place into a Ziplock bag or piping bag and pipe crosses over the tops of the buns.


text: RNSA(P) Wednesday Spring Series race 4 Portsmouth - 18 Apr 19 Offshore Whilst half a mile inland all was sunny and warm arrival on the Solent coast brought on shivers in the cold very murky fog. As the yachts gathered their teams ready for the sail to Gilkicker and the start line the big question was could they race! At Gilkicker, although vis was well down the start line transits were clear and with 12 knots of South Easterly breeze the decision was made to crack on albeit with a safe course staying well clear of the shipping channels. An area check on AIS by Option the SOOD revealed no ships in the vicinity apart from one small grey funnel steamer but none the less a prudent course in Stokes Bay was set. A run against the east going tide to Stokes Bay West- renamed this season Fairhall West, a very close kite reach to Browndown, a fetch to Stokes Bay Central, short run back to Stokes Bay West and a beat home.The first start at 1830 saw Danegeld lead the way inshore in less tide and clearly taking the best tactical line. However she was chased down slowly by Spirit of Kudu which started further out but appeared to have a little more breeze. Similarly in the second start the choice was inshore, down the middle or rhumb line offshore but in greater tide.Although the faster yachts Sunshine and Jolly Jack Tar made good speed in a fading breeze along the shore, Option and the Turn to Starboard Sunsail first 40 trundled happily along offshore and were very well placed at the first mark. Decisions had to be made on the reach to Browndown - kite or not. Initially those holding their spinnakers struggled but as the full east going tide hit them the opportunity to ease sheets and broaden the reach made the spinnakers pay. The close fetch to Stokes Bay Central as expected saw little place changing but the decision at the mark to bear away or gybe set was crucial allowing Sunshine to pull through Jolly Jack Tar who previously held the advantage. This allowed Sunshine to control the beat home taking line honours and first overall on handicap with Spirit of Kudu not far behind. Alas for the slower yachts the wind already down eased still more and retirements from the back markers ensued as they were determined not to miss the curry at HSSC.Results: https://archive.halsail.com/Result/Public/1405/47 ← Back


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Recording Live Dance Performance
I am in the editing suite now, after doing some indoor dance concert recordings. It is terribly disappointing and I am wondering what kind of setup some of you use when recording dance performances (think ballet concerts). My current setup is basic using a Canon 70D, Rode Videomic Pro, 55-200mm lens, with a tripod.
Here's the problems I faced: bumpy video movements when panning sideways/up/down, jerky video when zooming in and out, video going out of focus, poor white balance.
So, the questions I face now is what kind of accessories/lens do I have to invest in to get better output? Since 55-200mm is a parfocal lens, it needs constant focus adjustment when zoomed in/out. What is the best lens to record wide-angle, low-light, concert performance? Do I need a focus puller? Do I need viewfinder?
Also, in theory where would be the best spots to place your camera in a concert hall?
Any input is appreciated. Thank you.
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First of all are you doing this for commercial or just a home video?
"Here's the problems I faced: bumpy video movements when panning sideways/up/down, jerky video when zooming in and out, video going out of focus, poor white balance."
I think you should invest in a high quality tripod or at least a high quality head like the 502. The lens is cheap so smooth zooming is poor, my solution was a second camera, one stayed tight, and the other stayed wide. I could then switch back and forth in post and not have any risks with the zoom. Sometimes that's impractical so the other solution is maybe a L series lens? They are really smooth in my opinion and constant aperture and focus.
I've found head on angles to be kind of dull and prefer side front so that I'm almost looking up into their faces. I try to switch it around a bit though, are you allowed to move around in concert?
June 30, 2016 at 7:15AM
>>>Here's the problems I faced: bumpy video movements when panning sideways/up/down
You need a tripod with a "real" video fluid head. The cheapest tripod I've used that has a good fluid head is the Sachtler ACE tripod. ( I use Sachtler FSB-4 and FSB-6 fluid heads most of the time and they are extremely smooth )
>>> jerky video when zooming in and out, video going out of focus
Your image goes out of focus because the lens is NOT parfocal, where a true parfocal lens will maintain accurate focus throughout it's zoom range. Unfortunately most DSLR / Mirrorless camera lenses are NOT parfocal, so you either have to adapt a used Canon or Fujinon B4 lens ( these are affordable "news" camera lenses from 20 years ago that you can adapt to use with a mirror-less camera like the Panasonic GH4 camera ) or switch to shooting with a good quality ENG camera from Canon, Panasonic, or Sony.
I use an affordable Panasonic X920 consumer ENG style camera for handheld interviews and it produces quite a good image for such a small camera. Pansonic is introducing two new prosumer 4K cameras this Fall, the Panasonic AG-UX90 and AG-UX180 cameras that I expect will be great cameras for live event work like your dance performance.
>>>poor white balance
This is your fault. The first thing you MUST learn when using any new camera is how to accurately set a proper white balance.
>>>So, the questions I face now is what kind of accessories/lens do I have to invest in to get better output?
I would rent an ENG video camera with a built-in parfocal zoom lens, or consider buying a good consumer ENG style camera like the Panasonic X920, Sony CX900, or Sony AX100. All of these cameras produce a good image in lower light conditions and their parfocal zoom lens will stay in focus throughout it's zoom range.
Getting a tripod with a "real" video fluid head will also make a huge difference in the smoothness of your camera movement.
June 30, 2016 at 8:08AM
I've found the FS100 to be really good for auditorium and event coverage. You can rent from borrow lenses for $120 for 3 days I think?
>>>I've found the FS100 to be really good for auditorium and event coverage. You can rent from borrow lenses for $120 for 3 days I think?
The Sony FS100 is an out of date digital cine camera that would have all of the same problems you faced when you shot with your Canon 70D.
What you want to use is an ENG style camera like a Panasonic AC130, Panasonic AC160, Sony PXW-X160, Canon XF305 that have a permanently mounted parfocal long zoom lens. With any of these cameras you can go from a wide shot to a tight zoom shot and the focus will be perfect. Put it on a tripod with a "real" fluid head, and you can move any of these cameras in perfectly smooth motion. ( just make sure you properly balance the camera before using the tripod, properly balanced you can point the camera in any direction and let go and the camera will stay pointing in the direction where you let go without having to lock anything )
June 30, 2016 at 11:41AM, Edited June 30, 11:41AM
It's true I've just found the footage to be a lot more pleasing in low light than from a DSLR, just my opinion though...
The cheapest thing would be to rent three cameras fixed on a tripod and perhaps one handheld and make the video interesting during the edit.
By the way a parfocal lens does NOT need refocus when the focal length changes. So in other words you do not have a parfocal lens.
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(From the top: Ties, ties , and more ties. Thrifted and eBayed. I tend to ruin ties at work, so presentable models at pennies in the dollar represent a good investment. A new LL Bean non-iron oxford cloth buttondown, on sale; an old Brooks Brothers buttondown, untreated, cheap from an Ebay seller. I like the pattern a lot. More ties; these with a 1940s vibe to them. The two on the right are from the Andover Shop; middle yellow one is a Rooster; far left Hilditch and Key. Got the whole mess for $4. A pair of Allen Edmonds Broadstreets in brown, from eBay. I'd been looking for a pair forever. and probably overpaid at $120 shipped, but hey, now I have them, and my spectator needs are now met for the next 50 years. A slew of Brooks bows from an Ask Andyer, and two blue university stripe shirts, one slightly darker than the other, from Ralph of Long Island via eBay. Total for everything, right around $200, with the shoes being the only high ticket item.)
Many people ask, "Patrick, enough already, why do you continue collecting so much stuff?"
And I reply, "Beats the hell out of me, but somebody's got to keep the thrift shops in business during these dark times."
And then they ask, "Why are you writing in the style of Longwing?"
And I reply, "Because he is on vacation."
Significant additions, all eBay, thrifts or private deals with other clothing nuts. I am particularly anxious for Fall now, so I can trot out a couple of older double-breasted suits and wear those 40s-looking ties.


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Halloween Havoc 2000
October 29th, 2000 | MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada | Attendance: 7,582
Oh man, this has potential to be a train wreck. It's well documented that WCW was having serious problems by this time. Things only got worse heading into this PPV as a large portion of the roster was cut, TV shows (namely WCW Saturday Night, which had run for over twenty years) were cancelled and, to top it all off, Vince Russo even won the WCW World Title. He had to relinquish it due to injury without ever allowing for a proper payoff but I doubt one was planned anyway. It was the 12th and final Halloween Havoc Pay-Per-View.
They start with Pamela Paulshock talking to the fans in the lobby and asking for their picks on the horrible sounding main event. Their opening video package isn't as bad as it normally is. Commentary is Tony Schiavone, Mark Madden and Stevie Ray.
WCW World Tag Team Championship
Mark Jindrak and Sean O'Haire (c) vs. Boogie Nights vs. The Filthy Animals w/ Konnan
The Filthy Animals are represented by Rey Mysterio and Billy Kidman, while Boogie Nights are Alex Wright and Disco Inferno. Bald Alex Wright is a strange look. Three guys were legal at a time during this triangle match. Kidman and Wright teamed up to work over Jindrak, which made sense as you'd want to take out the champions. For the most part, they moved things along at a quick pace. Some of the later WCW shows saw guys work fast but botch a fair amount, which happily wasn't the case here. There were several near falls and some pretty good spots throughout. The champions did their sweet double hip toss from the floor to the ring on Kidman. I remember them doing that horribly to Sting. Wright, Kidman and Rey all ended up doing different dives outside. Boogie Nights nearly won but taunted too much. That set the stage for the Seanton Bomb from O'Hair, retaining the belts.
Winners and Still WCW World Tag Team Champions: Mark Jindrak and Sean O'Haire in 10:04
A really fun opening contest. They fit a fair amount into ten minutes and allowed everyone to shine. I also appreciate that they were mostly crisp with the work being done. It's WCW in 2000, so I doubt something will top this on the show. ***¼
The champions and Alex Wright only, for some reason, put the boots to the Filthy Animals until the Wall or Sgt. AWOL or whatever his name was at the time makes the save.
WCW Hardcore Championship
Reno (c) vs. Sgt. AWOL
Reno being bald but having a ponytail was such an odd look. AWOL stayed in the ring and set up a table, but he went through it pretty quickly. Like most WCW hardcore matches, they just wailed away on each other with weapons. However, it was more entertaining than normal. Reno had a garbage can put on his head and AWOL kicked the shit out of it. It looked pretty rad. They fought up the ramp and Reno set two tables up, only to get a backdrop through both of them. Since the event is brought to you by that weird WCW Backstage Assault game, they fought in the back. The finish came back at ringside when Reno hit the Roll of the Dice on a table.
Winner and Still WCW Hardcore Champion: Reno in 10:55
Pretty enjoyable hardcore. I've usually liked WWE ones but the WCW hardcore division left something to be desired. Here, it was mostly entertaining though I do think it dragged on a bit too long for what they were doing. **¼
Chuck Palumbo and Shawn Stasiak run out to beat up Sgt. AWOL. That causes Chavo and Lash LeRoux to make the save. I think they were Lt. Loco and Corporal Cajun. Man, that stable had no chance.
In typical WCW fashion, there are some rapid fire backstage segments. None of it seemed important enough to discuss.
Chuck Palumbo and Shawn Stasiak vs. Corporal Cajun and Lt. Loco
Why didn't they just stay out the post-match stuff from the last match? Nothing about this interested me or the crowd. They chanted "boring" for a bit. Chavo nearly died on a spot that saw Palumbo drop him on the ropes. Stasiak and Palumbo argued over who would go on to have the worse singles run. Stasiak would win for those unaware. The heels dominated for the most part and while they were booed at times, the crowd really seemed to not give a damn. Their arguing and dissension led to the loss when Stasiak fell to a tornado DDT from Loco.
Winners: Corporal Cajun and Lt. Loco in 9:21
This was a late addition to the card and everyone could have done without it. It was lifeless, heatless and only gets any points because it told somewhat of a story with the Palumbo and Stasiak issues.½*
Konnan and Tygress vs. Shane Douglas and Torrie Wilson
Oh my, Torrie was dressed as Wonder Woman. Tygress started alone and kicked Douglas low. This led to her and Torrie doing some truly bad wrestling. It's a stretch to call it that. Konnan, who took a beating earlier apparently, showed up to save Tygress. Konnan didn't sell any effects of an earlier assault. Douglas punched Tygress, prompting Schiavone to say that it's wrong and everyone in WCW knows it. If that's why case, why book a match where that is legal? Tygress did her bronco buster (as Mark Madden screamed FACE FULL OF SNUFF) but Torrie pulled the referee in the way. That probably should have been a DQ. Konnan and Tygress somehow hit Douglas with a double Snuff Buster and earned the win.
Winners: Konnan and Tygress in 8:21
This was pretty terrible in every single way. Konnan and Douglas phoned it in, while Tygress and Torrie had no business wrestling. The only redeeming quality was Torrie as Wonder Woman, keeping it from DUD status. ¼*
DNA Match
Buff Bagwell vs. David Flair
Apparently, a DNA match is a First Blood match. I think. Basically, Miss Hancock, David's girlfriend, was pregnant and he wasn't the dad. He needed Buff's DNA to see if he was the dad. Or something like that. Buff didn't take David seriously for most of the match and it cost him at times. Madden said that maybe David is maturing into his dad. He's said some dumb things before but that may top it. Buff nailed him with a chair, busting David open. The referee saw it but ignored it until after Buff hit the Blockbuster.
Winner: Buff Bagwell in 5:40
Of course. There has to be at least one DUD on every WCW 2000 show it seems. This was all kinds of bad. Buff didn't seem to care and David was always terrible. DUD
Lex Luger shows up to raise Buff Bagwell's hand before clotheslining him. SWERVE BRO! Even Schiavone asks "how many times is Luger gonna turn on people?" He sends Buff into the post, causing him to bleed and allowing David to steal his DNA, rendering the entire match pointless.
Three Round Kickboxing
Ernest Miller w/ Ms. Jones vs. Mike Sanders w/ Chuck Palumbo and Shawn Stasiak
How many times can you showcase the Natural Born Thrillers in one show? Cat stole the show with a straight up "boy I'm gonna whoop your ass" before the match. He had a clear advantage here but somehow doesn't win in the first round. Madden spent the match hyping Sanders as the valiant underdog, while the other commentators kind of laugh at Sanders. In the third round, Miller nailed a cartwheel kick that nearly knocked out Sanders. Shane Douglas showed up to try and rally Sanders but he had no chance. Shane got a chain and laid out Miller behind the referee's back, which nearly kept him down for a knockout. He laid out Sanders in sudden death twice but fought Douglas outside and got counted out.
Winner via countout: Mike Sanders
This was poorly booked, executed in even worse fashion and all around trash. Late WCW is really making me consider giving out negative stars. For now, it gets my lowest score. DUD
"That 70's Guy" Mike Awesome vs. Vampiro
Look, I understand That 70's Show was a popular show at the time. I really liked it. But to make a character based on it and use a talented big man like Mike Awesome is so disappointing. Vampiro came out with a damn samurai sword for some reason. Vampiro apparently had a World Title shot the following night and Vampiro goaded him into putting it on the line. Vampiro bumped like a novice throughout this. Awesome clipped himself on a dive and Vampiro did something right by safely catching him. They did some sloppy fighting in the crowd for a bit. Vampiro hit an ugly top rope belly to belly. He seemed to be very unsafe as he just looked completely careless. He also did a move off the top that I don't even know what to call. A table was brought in, which the referee allowed and the commentators were completely confused about. Outside, an Awesome Bomb hit for two. Who made this Falls Count Anywhere? A top rope Awesome Bomb finished it inside.
Winner: Mike Awesome in 9:49
Holy crap. What the hell was that? This might be the worst three match stretch in wrestling history, with this somehow managing to be the worst. Yes, they were worse than a mixed tag with two women who were green and a poorly booked kickboxing match. This was truly one of the worst matches I can recall. DUD
WCW Canadian Championship
Lance Storm (c) and Jim Duggan w/ Major Gunns vs. Gen. Rection
You know, you can't really make a guy a serious contender if his name is Gen. Hugh E. Rection. Storm was so hot coming into WCW and winning three belts. Now, they'd stuck him with Jim Duggan and placed him in a feud with the Misfits in Action. Wow. Stevie, Tony and then Rection all either talked through or interrupted the Canadian National Anthem. Rection used the crowd to try and overcome the numbers disadvantage. After his hot start, the heels took advantage of Rection and it lasts far too long. How did WCW manage to put on, like ten match cards that somehow all went on for too long? Major Gunns turned on Team Canada somewhat by attacking Elix Skipper, who ran down to help. Rection barely nailed a moonsault on Duggan and won.
Winner and New WCW United States Champion: Gen. Rection in 10:06
I feel like WCW ran the handicap or tag matches for singles titles angle very often. This lasted too long, was bad outside of Lance Storm's work and had a mostly dead crowd outside of typical patriotic chants. Even Schiavone looked bored afterwards. ¼*
Jeff Jarrett vs. Sting
This couldn't be as bad as the previous few matches right? Sting got an advantage early on until someone dressed as old school surfer Sting appeared in the aisle. I thought the fake Sting angle died with the nWo. Sting left the ring to brawl with him and took him out. The fight moved to the crowd where a second surfer Sting showed up. He looked horrendous. Sting kicked his ass and a THIRD fake Sting showed up. What the hell am I watching? The Wolfpac music hit and Wolfpac Sting showed up. Oh what the fuck? It finally caught up to Sting and allowed Jarrett to get in the driver's seat. Sting rallied and applied the Scorpion Death Lock only for a fifth Sting to come up through the ring and pull him under. No worries, Sting came back up seconds later and dumped out the new Sting, who was covered in blood. The lights went out and a SIXTH Sting showed up, only to get his ass kicked too. Sting #5 made it back in and hit Sting with a guitar, but he no sold it and laid him out. Finally, Jarrett got his own guitar, with tons of shards in the ring and the referee felt that didn't warrant a DQ.
Winner: Jeff Jarrett in 14:39
Why? Seriously, just why? This screams Vince Russo. So much overbooking nonsense. Six Stings was too way too much, it went on for the entire match and Jarrett came off looking like a complete joke. At least it was more entertaining than the last few matches in a train wreck kind of way. ½*
WCW World Heavyweight Championship
Booker T (c) vs. Scott Steiner w/ Midajah
WCW was still paying Michael Buffer too much money to do shitty introductions. Steiner attacked a production guy backstage because he was upset about not being in the main event. Booker tried to get the crowd into it early but there was next to no heat for this one. Steiner jawed with fans, even going over the railing. He hit Booker with a chair, but no DQ was called. Steiner put Booker through a table and was in firm control. So much so that he did his trademark pushups. Booker did the babyface rally but Steiner kicked out of his finish. Steiner used a pipe on Booker, but no DQ was called. He hung Charles Robinson in the tree of woe and guess what? No DQ. More referees showed up until one finally called for the DQ.
Winner via disqualification: Booker T in 13:27
So Scott Steiner didn't want to become World Champion? They were sluggish for most of the match and this had no flow to it at all. And of course, in classic WCW fashion, the finish was extremely blah.¾*
Goldberg vs. Kronik
So it's a handicap match and, a storyline was in place that said Goldberg's next loss would result in him getting fired. Kronik showed up and wanted a forfeit. At the perfect time, doctors showed up in the back to clear Goldberg. He showed up and Kronik double teamed him a bit. Never fear, Goldberg quickly rallied and speared Adams through a table. He pinned him but also had to pin Clarke, who full nelson slammed him. Again, never fear. Goldberg speared him and won via Jackhammer.
Winner: Goldberg in 3:24
Okay, so we're just going to end the PPV with a squash match? The new streak reached 14-0 and it did so in dreadful fashion. ¼*
Overall: 1.5/10; Horrible. Oh my goodness. WCW 2000 again brings me one of the worst Pay-Per-Views of all time. Seriously, this is abysmal. It's like WCW was purposely putting on the worst possible shows. Think about this. The first two matches combined for five and a half stars. The next nine managed two and a half and I might have been generous. Never watch this show. It is absolutely dire. My next "Random Network Review" is scheduled to be Clash of the Champions XXVII!


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A short story/ flash fiction from a prompt. A closed writers' group on Facebook hosts this thing.
"Sometimes, love means clinging on to someone, and sometimes it means letting them go." I flex my fingers around her hands.
"No! You promised not to let go," her eyes widen, her attempt to sound authoritative overridden by the fear oozing from her voice.
"But when you love someone, sometimes you have to let go," I manage not to laugh, to keep my voice serious.
Her fingernails dig into my skin. "You will not drop me. I'll tell mom about your box."
"What box?" I tighten my grip. The kids behind me light up with chatter.
She smiles up at me, her hands relaxing. "Seventh floorboard from the door. I took a video of what's in there. And I backed it up on my friend's cloud drive. Oh, and I have another of you from last Tuesday, when you added to the box. It's not clear what's in that bag you were carrying, but you take it to your room, and then there's the sound of the board moving, and then you come out with an empty bag and insult me. Mom will certainly put it together."
"Slimy twit! You're not supposed to spy on me."
My twin sister rolls her eyes. "Pull me up. We've won."
"Which friend?"
I let go of one of her hands. "Which friend has the backup copy?"
"You're not going to let me fall!" Her dropped hand reaches for me. She tries to yank herself up. We both know she can't.
The kids behind me snicker until I turn my head toward them. "Anyone not wanting to land in the pit should leave. Now."
No one doubts my resolve. They run like roaches from the light. I turn toward my twin.
"If you drop me, mom will ask what happened, and I'll tell her why you let me fall."
"When I drop you, it'll take time for you to get out. And you'll be covered in the goo of the pit. I'll get home first. I'll tell mom you jumped, and that you've been planting evidence against me. I'll show her the box and say it's yours. That I was keeping something else in there. Her mind will be made up before you get home."
"No! No, you can't do that. Help me up. Just help me up. I'll get rid of the videos. And the backups."
"And you won't spy on me again?"
She shakes her head. A tear slips out and rolls down her cheek. It drops to the goo far below.
But what is one tear compared to wax, mud, decaying plants, bits of trash, and thousands of insects? They say the pit was once for swimming in. That important people raced around in it, back when it was full of pristine water. Back when there was so much water that people wasted it for things like that.
Now we just hold each other over it and see who can keep their partner from falling in the longest. My sister and I hold all the records.
"Which friend has the backup?"
"Sett," my sister answers with a huff.
"Poinsettia? You gave her the backup copy? Why her?"
"Like she's storing anything else on her cloud? Besides, she's the only one who wouldn't turn on me and blackmail you herself."
"No, Fuzzbrain, I'm the only one who wouldn't turn on you." I lift my sister up. She's clean, as always, because I've never let her fall into the pit. And I never would. But she doesn't need to know that.
"Why do you have that stuff in the box, anyway?"
"You aren't old enough to understand."
She punches my arm as we walk home. "I'm the same age as you, Troll."
"I've matured faster."
"You wish. Race you to our front door?"


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The Green Plate Challenge
How many vegetables did you eat today?
Three servings? One? Or maybe not even one single serving?
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The lives and work of ballet dancers are full of myths. Is it true that they only eat salads and drink still water? Is it true that they give up on having children to have a successful career? And, finally, how much do they really weigh?
Bright Side sorted out the myths and the reality behind the lives of ballet dancers and is ready to share their secrets.
1. The first steps in ballet
- Most children come to ballet between the ages of 4 and 8. But really, children can start the exercises even earlier: children are allowed to join preparational classes at the age of 3. At such a young age, the future dancers start to learn to control their bodies and move along with the music.
- Children have to be at least 11 years old to start practicing en pointe. During the first year of these classes, rehearsals are about 3-4 times a week. They require discipline and stamina. Dancers pay a lot of attention to acting because they are supposed to be able to communicate the character's personality through their movements.
2. The requirements for physical shape
- One of the most important "technical characteristics" of a ballet dancer is their foot stretch. It can be developed but only if a person has an anatomical predisposition.
- Most ballet dancers are between 5'3″ and 5'8″ tall. Their perfect body weight should be between 88 lbs and 130 lbs. It depends on how much the muscles and the bones weigh. This fragility doesn't mean that dancers are not incredibly powerful and strong.
- The length of their legs is very important for ballet dancers — this is not a myth. The index should be about 49-52%: the length in a sitting position divided by the height of the entire body and multiplied by 100%.
3. Diet
- Ballet dancers' diets have a lot of limitations. In order to stay in their elegant shape, they have to give up the foods most of us are used to. So, Svetlana Zaharova, who is 5'2″ tall and weighs 110 lbs doesn't eat salt at all. Her breakfast is cereal made with water.
A ballet dancer's breakfast looks approximately like this:
- Ballet dancers can even allow themselves to eat cheese pancakes. Of course, without sugar or Nutella.
- Ballet dancer Maya Plisetskaya doesn't drink coffee, and doesn't eat flour products, meat, dairy products, eggs, or sugar. What does she eat? Fruit, vegetables, fish, cereal… But some ballet dancers limit themselves even more, they don't eat tomatoes and bananas.
- Sometimes, even these limitations are not enough. So the dancers of Swan Lake have a strict 7-day diet before the show in order to look even more elegant.
- Do ballet dancers lose it? Of course. Anna Russkih from the Bolshoi Theater says, "If you only saw how we celebrate birthdays in our dressing rooms. This is something you should see. Chips, salted nuts, pepperoni, cheese, sweets, biscuits, and cakes. Oh, and of course, wine and champagne."
"When someone asks me if I have any professional secrets for ballet dancers to stay in shape, I can't recall anything specific and really secret… I never had any mono diets or very strict diets that completely exclude some foods. When I realized that I needed to lose some weight, I just ate less — I reduce the amount of food I consume, not the foods themselves."
4. Behind the scenes
- The legs of the dancers suffer from exhausting rehearsals. Their working day lasts 7 hours without a lunch break. The schedule depends on the position a dancer has: corps de ballet, master, solo. Women are actually way busier that men, because female corps de ballet is a necessary part of almost any ballet show. There are even days when they work overtime: 9 hours or more.
- Ballet dancer Margarita Simonova shared that when they have a pedicure done, dancers ask nail artists to not remove the calluses they have because the rough skin protects their feet from pain.
- Intense practice sessions lead to professional injuries. Ballet dancers suffer from eating disorders, problems with bone mineral density, and they often have fractures of the first rib.
- In order to support their bodies, ballet dancers get a massage regularly. The kind of massage depends on the goal. For example, on the show day, it will be a toning massage, and after practice or after a show, they need a relaxing massage. It lets them rest and removes the swelling.
- The fastest way to rest are a walk in the fresh air, taking a bath with sea salts and essential oils, and of course sleeping. They have to let themselves sleep well at least once a week.
- During rehearsals, when they are not wearing bright costumes and makeup, the dance looks completely different. But in order to feel the character better, dancers use some elements of the dresses and decorations.
- Most of the time, ballet dancers' hair is in a bun. These tight hairstyles affect the health of the hair, making it more fragile.
- A lot of makeup has a negative effect on skin health, this is why in their daily life, ballet dancers let their skin rest and use as little cosmetics as possible. Most dancers do the makeup for their shows by themselves. They don't get any specific recommendations or instructions: ballet dancers have to design their looks by themselves. But the makeup should not be too creative.
- The daily life of ballet dancers includes a lack of sleep, chronic fatigue, and very hard work.
- The work behind the scenes is just as active as on stage: they prepare dresses, hair, and makeup.
- Some costumes make it pretty hard to dance.
- The program of professional education includes a course on stage makeup. Ballet dancers use special fake eyelashes that are about one inch long, they highlight their cheekbones and use only matte lipstick.
- Classic stage makeup takes about 30 minutes to put on, but some roles require more than an hour. The most important part about a dancer's makeup is to highlight their distinctive facial features. The foundation should hide the redness that appears when a dancer is tired.
5. Maternity
"Being a mother and a ballet dancer at the same time is not easy. Of course, I could ask someone to look after my child and go to a rehearsal and Pilates, which I really need to be in shape, but I can't imagine myself doing that. I just can't… During the first years of a child's life, career stops being the most important thing in your life. But I got back quite fast: I started practicing when my son was 2 months old, and I was back on stage when he was 4 months old."
"Let's be honest: both in the past and now very few ballet dancers have the courage to become mothers. Because there is a danger that you will never return to the stage. But I made my choice and I am happy that now we have our Anya."
- Yana Salenko, prima ballerina at the Berlin State Opera doesn't think that children can be a problem for your career. She is expecting her second baby.
"I'm amazed at what the female body can do during pregnancy", she says on her Instagram page.
6. The hypnotic world of ballet
But all of these sacrifices are worth it. They still go on stage, dance selflessly, inspiring the viewers all around the world and uniting them with the power of art. Ballet is beautiful, feminine, elegant, weightless, and aerial. Ballet is about standing ovations and admiring looks from a grateful audience. This is the kind of art nobody can be indifferent to.
Do you like ballet?
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Lyuba Bolkhovitinov wins 2017 NSCI Excellence Award
Lyuba Bolkhovitinov '17 received the Excellence in Neuroscience Award, presented annually by the Neuroscience Program to honor a student's academic distinction and research achievements. The award is funded in part by donor contributions to the program.
In addition to obtaining a perfect GPA, Lyuba performed laboratory research with Professor Margaret Saha (Biology) since her freshman year, in a project examining neural plasticity during development.
She presented her work twice at annual conferences of the Society of Developmental Biology and is first author on a manuscript in preparation. During her junior year, she was awarded the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship for Excellence in Science and Math. Her senior Honors thesis was titled, "Anterior-Posterior Neural Axis Plasticity in the Developing Central Nervous System of Xenopus laevis."
Prof. Saha describes Lyuba as a remarkable young scientist, who mastered the most difficult lab techniques in record time, and one of the most dedicated students she has mentored.
After graduation, Lyuba will complete a fellowship at the National Institutes of Health. She plans to then pursue a Ph.D. in neuroscience.


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The Little Book of Autism FAQs
How to Talk with Your Child about their Autism Diagnosis and Other Conversations
Empowering and practical, this guide is the perfect companion for parents who are finding it difficult to tell their children about their autism diagnosis. It provides a realistic yet uplifting approach to autism, treating it not as a disability but as a difference.
Not telling children about their autism diagnosis can have a significant negative impact on their mental health; by equipping parents with a language of positivity around autism, the book will make a difference to many children on the spectrum. It advises on how and when to talk to autistic children with both high and low care needs, and provides guidance on supporting children's relationships with peers at school, as well as how to broach the conversation with the child's siblings.
Concise and easy to read, The Little Book of Autism FAQs answers parents' questions with accessible language, preparing them to approach this difficult conversation in a constructive manner.
Davida Hartman is the Director and Senior Educational Psychologist at The Children's Clinic, Dublin, providing child psychology and multi-disciplinary services to children 0-18.
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Canyon View Emergency Preparedness Night teaches safety to community
Dec 01, 2017 08:00AM
By Julie Slama
Ham radio operator Dick Abbot tells students and their families about communications during emergency situations. (Julie Slama/City Journals)
In the back of Canyon View Elementary, the Cottonwood Heights Amateur Radio Club was set up, relaying messages. Zoey, a Cottonwood Heights canine officer, was nearby and a fire truck was in front of the school.
There wasn't an emergency, but the opportunity to learn how to be safe and prepared if one should arise.
"We recognize that the community should have the information and material to be prepared and safe," said Principal Kirsten Draper, who had attended a recent emergency expo and afterward decided to organize one for her community. "It's easy to start. The hard part is knowing the next steps."
State of Utah's Division of Emergency Management Community Outreach Specialist Maralin Hoff said the first step for many is to create an emergency kit that is focused on the family's needs.
"Include in the kit what is needed for the adults, kids, pets — dentures, coloring books, snacks — and have it ready to go," she said. "When there's a knock on the door and it's a fire, gas leak, chemical spill, just grab the kids and pets, the kits and go — and know where to go. We saw with Hurricane Harvey that many people just left and only had the clothes on their back or a purse. Being prepared will help when the time comes."
If time allows, Hoff suggests having cooler bags on hand to fill with food and medication. She also said to have a flash drive of photos and important information, such as insurance, ready.
"With Hurricane Katrina, we saw that many people didn't have any identification or information of proof of who they were, where they lived and what they owned," she said.
Hoff also gave families helpful hints if an earthquake happens to turn their backs from windows and get into a closet or under a doorframe, or even under a grocery cart while shopping.
"Don't panic and run out, because that big picture window by the entrance could shatter and send flying glass," she said.
Other safety measures can be simple, Hoff said, such as attaching a whistle to a purse or backpack and using it for "stranger danger" or if in need while hiking. She also suggested lining cupboards with rubber grip liner so items won't shake and fall during an earthquake.
Parent Rayna Drago said that as a member of the school community council, she wanted to learn what better ways the school could be prepared. However, she also realized that she could get her family better prepared as well.
"We need to have kits in each classroom," she said. "I know I need to update what I have for my family and dog."
In the hallway, there was information about internet safety and first aid. Outside, there was a bike helmet safety check and the ham radio operators shared safety tips.
"We're explaining how ham radios support Cottonwood Heights in emergency, especially when phone and cells are down," operator Dick Abbot said. "We're volunteers with FCC (Federal Communication Commission) licenses who work with the police to pass along the messages of where to allocate help and emergency responders."
Abbot said he was an emergency communication officer with the army reserve, and that the city has become better prepared in the past 10 years.
"Emergency procedures are in place and there's better communication of what needs to be done," he said. "But we can always practice and learn more."


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I just saw the amazing pictures of your wedding and was really touched by them. To see two beautiful girls that I both love dearly being so happy and glooming with joy made my heart sing.
Even sadder it is to read your recent post about the 5 month of separation. It will be a tough time that seems to go on for eternity. But your love is stronger than that and once you're reunited, the pain of the longing will be forgotten.
I wish you both only the best for you future. I'm with you in thoughts and prayer!!
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Ra Mi Ran talks about friendship with Park Bo Gum
Angela Jung , Sept. 30, 2016, 9:22 a.m.
Veteran actress Ra Mi Ran recently appeared as a guest on KBS variety show "Happy Together," where she opened up about her friendship with actor Park Bo Gum. Ra and Park became close on the set of TV drama "Reply 1988," and since then they have maintained a good relationship and have kept in touch.
The hosts of "Happy Together" asked Ra about Park, to which she replied, "He often texts me, and asks how I am doing. He also watches and supports all my dramas."
Actress Uhm Hyun-kyung also asked Ra if there are any secrets about Park, but she simply replied, "Then it wouldn't be a secret" -- hinting at private knowledge about the actor.
Ra also added, "There aren't really any flaws to pick at, but I always tell him that he's too kind and good-looking and that's why he's also very boring."


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Dear Henrietta,
I remember when we used to play cowboys and Indians out the back garden and seemed like every minute you had a goddamn smile on your face. Didn't matter how many times I won, you always had that big goofy grin stretching your cheeks, so happy to be out playing with your big brother. I should have let you win sometimes. What the hell difference would it have made to me? But for you, it would have meant everything. Maybe you wouldn't let your asshole husband slap you around so much if you knew you didn't always have to lose.
One of the last things Mama ever said to me was, "Look after your baby sis. Keep her outta trouble." Well, I was too busy getting myself in trouble to do a damn bit of good for you. But I do love you. I love you so deeply and endlessly sometimes it spills out my eyes when I'm tryin to sleep at night. If I could make your life good, I would. I hope you know that.
Endless love,
This brilliant debut consists of a prose collection of fictional letters from a deceased 26-year-old Southern American named Jeremiah John Watts (JJ). The people JJ mentions in these letters have a parallel to the alienated and confused dreamers, addicts and lost souls found in the work of the likes of Denis Johnson and William Burroughs, but JJ's larger-than-life sentimentality as his past leaks out of his heart and onto the page puts this collection in some new sphere of perception equally brilliant but entirely its own. Gradually, the letters tell a fractured tale of a life of mistakes, heartbreak, sickness, and regret, but also love, faith, hope and perseverance.
– Heath Brougher Author, A Curmudgeon is Born, and Your Noisy Eyes
To find out more about Dreaming In Starlight read the Introduction.
About the Author
Philip Elliott was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1993 and quickly started scribbling nonsense. He's the founder and editor-in-chief of Into the Void Magazine, and his own writing can be found in various journals in 9 countries, such as Otoliths, Scarlet Leaf Review, Foliate Oak, Revista Literariedad and Flash Fiction Magazine. He has a degree in Ancient Classics, likes to blur the boundaries between fiction's many genres, and loves above all writing that is honest and heartfelt. Philip lives in Dublin, where he gets along better with his dogs than any humans, is finishing up work on a novella and much too many other projects, and is any combination of these things: fiction writer, poet, feminist, vegan, atheist, buddhist, minimalist, mindful meditator, wandering wonderer, punk rock fanatic & very loose cannon. Stalk him at philipelliottfiction.com.
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After analysing over 1,700 novels, researchers at the University of Vermont's Computational Story Lab have found any story has one of the following six basic plots.
Type 1 – Rags to riches – a steady rise from bad to good fortune
Example: The Divine Comedy (Dante Alighieri)
Things start off badly as Dante and the poet Virgil descend through the circles of hell. Later they climb the Mountain of Purgatory and Virgil is replaced by Beatrice – Dante's ideal woman. They finally go up into heaven.
Type 2 – Riches to rags – a tragic fall from good to bad
Example: Madame Bovary (Gustave Flaubert)
A real tragedy including love failure, huge debt and suicide.
Type 3 – Icarus – a rise followed by a fall
Example: Romeo and Juliet (William Shakespeare)
The boy and the girl first fall in love and declare it in the balcony scene. Romeo kills Tybalt and runs away. There is still some hope that the lovers will get together, but after Juliet drinks the potion everything goes from bad to worse.
Type 4 – Oedipus – fall, rise, then another fall
Frankenstein (Mary Shelley)
The novel tells the story of Victor Frankenstein's Creature in Victor's own words, as told by Captain Walton in a series of letters to his sister. At one point, the Creature takes over the narrative, making the novel a story within a story within a story. Victor talks about his happy early life and from then there is a downward trajectory. At one point, the Creature offers Victor a way out – make him a female companion. But Victor refuses. From this point on, his fate is sealed.
Type 5 – Cinderella – rise, fall, then rise again
Type 6 – Man in a hole – fall, rise
Sentiment analysis was used to get the data. This is a statistical technique which is often used to analyse social media posts. Each word is given a 'sentiment score'. Words can be categorised as positive or negative, or can be associated with a few more subtle emotions, such as surprise, fear, trust and anger.
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