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It looks like pop star Katy Perry may have found herself a new man. Just weeks after reportedly going on a date with rapper Riff Raff, which was an interesting choice, to say the least, Perry was spotted with DJ and producer Diplo at Coachella last weekend. And rumor has it that the two got it on. Well, not exactly. According to Page Six, Perry and Diplo were seen boarding Perry's bus together… so they could have gotten it on!
For those of you who don't know, Diplo (real name: Thomas Wesley Pentz) is a 35-year-old Los Angeles-based music producer and DJ. You've heard his work: M.I.A.'s "Paper Planes," Chris Brown's "Look At Me Now," Alex Clare's "Too Close," etc. Diplo actually dated rapper M.I.A. for five years, but he's back on the market now. He also happens to be ridiculously handsome. So, are Perry and Diplo a good match?
You'd be hard pressed to nail down Perry's type, that's for sure. Just take a look at some of her past loves: Travie McCoy, Russell Brand, John Mayer — what do these three men have in common? Not much. And Perry's recent fling with Riff Raff (who is ironically signed to Diplo's record label Mad Decent) just made things even more confusing. So while I actually have no idea what Perry's looking for in a man, I'm kind of excited about this whole Diplo thing. I think the two musicians would make a cute couple! Here's why:
They Make Sweet, Sweet Music Together
Perry has yet to release any Diplo-produced music herself, but the pair did work together on her last studio album, Prism. Though their collaboration, "Passenger," didn't make Prism's final track list, it was passed on to Britney Spears who recorded the song for her last studio album, Britney Jean. "Passenger" is without a doubt the best song on Britney Jean — I'm kind of mad that Perry didn't keep it for herself! Hopefully these two lovebirds will continue to make music together in the future.
They're Both Ridiculously Good-Looking
Just look at these two beautiful bastards. People shouldn't be allowed to be this good-looking — it's not fair to the rest of us. Oh my gosh, what if they decide to have kids?? I realize I'm getting way ahead of myself here, but let me just say, the world is not ready.
Diplo Knows How to Treat His Partner
During a Valentine's Day interview with Ask Men , Diplo was asked, "What do you think a girl really wants on Valentine's Day?" His response was perfect:
Attention. That's all girls want. The best gift you can give to a girl is your devotion, not some Louboutins.
Aw, how sweet.
Diplo Likes Dating Women With Crazy Hair Colors
Perry's hair has been every color of the rainbow over the course of her career — sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. (She most recently dyed her ends a dingy shade of green…yeah, it's not a good look.) Thankfully, Diplo's into that sort of thing! His ex-girlfriend M.I.A. has been through her fair share of fluorescent hair colors, as well. Perhaps Diplo has a fetish?
Neither of Them Has a Grammy Award...Yet
While both Perry and Diplo have been nominated for Grammy Awards in the past, neither of them has won. This is great! I mean, it's not great, but at least they never have to be jealous of the other person's career! ...Right?
To be honest, I don't place a whole lot of stock in these Coachella rumors, but if Perry does actually turn out to be dating Diplo, I won't be mad about it! Do you think I'll get invited to the wedding? I am one of Perry's biggest fans, after all. I'll cross my fingers.
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Despite its name, The Fix is not about drugs or an assassin, but about service design.
We're going to be talking more and more about service design on this blog soon but, to begin with, I'd direct you over to BBC Radio 4.
My favourite session, as I'm working in this space, was the 2nd September edition, led by Cat Drew from Uscreates.
In 43 minutes, the show summarises a day-long event where three teams went through discovery, definition and prototyping, before presenting to real stakeholders.
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Using data from City-Data, Alcohol.org explored the cities with the most (and least) non-drinkers per capita in the 100 largest U.S. cities and combined that with the age 18+ population of each city to calculate the actual volume of non-drinkers.
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The highest percentages of non-drinkers:
Alcohol.com says half of the top 10 cities with the highest percentages of non-drinkers are in California and the majority of these cities are located near the coast or large bodies of water.
Honolulu, Hawaii was the city with the highest percentage of non-drinkers at 21.20% while Detroit, Michigan came in at 13.40%.
- Honolulu, Hawaii: 21.20%
- Fremont, California: 15.50%
- Hialeah, Florida: 14.60%
- San Francisco, California: 14.10%
- Detroit, Michigan: 13.40%
- Stockton, California: 13.30%
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 13.10%
- San Jose, California: 13.10%
- Jersey City, New Jersey: 13.10%
- Irvine, California: 12.90%
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- Gilbert, Arizona: 9%
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- Boise, Idaho: 9.20%
- Laredo, Texas: 9.30%
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- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: 9.60%
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- Dallas, Texas: 18,029
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I asked students to draw black branches on light grey paper, demonstrating how branches start out thick and get thin. To learn how to cut circles, I gave students squares and showed them how to cut the corners off in a curve to get a nice circle. Then we ruffled the circles by wrapping them around our fingers and gluing just the center down.
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Sources close to RwandAir have confirmed that the airline is working on the launch of their next destination, which will be number 27 across Africa, Europe, the Gulf and India.
Addis Ababa – President Kagame is currently the Chairman of the African Union which is based in the Ethiopian capital – will over the course of the next few weeks be launched before later in the year Guangzhou in China will follow, alongside Bamako.
The airline, one of the fastest growing in Africa and with one of the arguably youngest fleets, has been progressively rolling out new destinations in Africa, with the last two in May and June being Abuja and Cape Town.
The Abuja service then continues to Accra with full traffic rights while the Cape Town service routes via the Zimbabwean capital of Harare, also with full traffic rights.
Given RwandAir's tendency to combine destinations have tongues started to wag already which add on Addis might see, perhaps Asmara but maybe even more likely Djibouti, a key logistics and trade platform at the Horn of Africa.
In East Africa does the airline serve Entebbe and Juba out of Kigali but also Nairobi – two flights a day routing via Entebbe with full traffic rights – Dar es Salaam and Bujumbura with Kamembe being the single domestic destination within Rwanda.
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We speak to, Brandon Heng and Gay Zheng Cai, the co-founders of Herman Furniture about how they got their start in the furniture business.
Herman Furniture specialises in live edge tables. What does "live edge" mean?
Live edge is a carpentry style that embraces the natural contours of the tree. Unlike standard solid wood tables where multiple pieces of wood are jointed together with a straight edge, live edge tables are created using a single slab of wood, thereby preserving the natural edge of the wood slab. These details vary from tree to tree and actually gives you an insight of the tree's origin and history, making each piece truly unique.
How would you describe your design philosophy?
Aesthetically, we have always been a fan of simplicity. We believe one sleek and strong statement piece speaks volumes and anchors a space more than complicated designs. And this is what we try to achieve with each of our live edge tables.
What is it about Suar wood that drew you to working with it?
We chose to work with Suar wood because each and every piece is uniquely beautiful. Unlike mahogany or teak which has very predictable grains, Suar wood's grain, tone and gradient varies widely. These patterns are a reflection of the environment the tree grew in and carries with it the "essence" of its origins. Also, being a fast-growing rainforest tree, suar comes in a wide range of sizes to work with.
Your foray into carpentry and woodworking started with YouTube tutorials. What was that learning experience like?
In an ideal world, we would have loved to enter the business with a mentor's guidance. However, the industry is rather small and being outsiders to the business, we didn't really know where else to begin. YouTube was the go-to first step, and the online tutorials gave us an introduction to the basics and helped us ask the right questions. As we progressed and learned the vocab of the industry, we also came across generous veterans who were willing to share their knowledge with us. From there, it was a lot of experimentation and prototyping. A big part of carpentry is about precision and attention to details, so we had to pay attention to every little thing. Noting down what worked and what didn't across many late nights, we eventually worked our way towards the Herman signature process that we are so proud of now.
Take us through the design process from a raw wood slab into a finished product?
Beginning with the raw wood slabs, each one is hand-picked and dried for up to a year. Our master carpenters apply up to seven layers of lacquer with each layer sanded, coated, prepared and dried. This process takes at least two weeks but it ensures that every table that leaves our workshop is water, heat and stain resistant and that they all have the same smooth consistency. From hundreds of curated wood slabs, our clients then select one that is a perfect fit for them. After the customisation of the table legs – materials to height to design – the live edge table is completed and delivered.
What sets Herman Furniture apart from other furniture suppliers in Singapore?
We take pride in having control over the entire process. Rather than importing a finished table and reselling it, our tables are finished and customised locally. Also, our process doesn't end when we deliver the tables. Because no one can absolutely predict wood movement, especially on a single wood slab, we offer a one-year warranty and a one-time reparation service. If any issue arises, we'll bring the entire wood slab back to the workshop to sand and refinish it. We believe this has helped us to stand out and build trust within the community.
What's one advice you'd like to pass on to aspiring entrepreneurs of today?
A solid reputation is everything. When you are sincere and connect genuinely, every transaction becomes so much deeper. This is how we've grown with the community, stumbled onto great mentors and gained a loyal following.
This was adapted from an article originally published in the October 2018 issue of SquareRooms


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As you know from previous reviews, I like wheat beers. This is a good one, but not great. Definitely drinkable and given the wider reach of Leinenkugel these days, it is a wheat that you are more likely to find at the grocery or gas station. This is a good choice for a cookout on a summer afternoon. I do recommend it.


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Which Reach and Drop you prefer depends on your hand size, arm length and riding style. If you like what you're riding, simply match it as closely as possible. In general, deeper drops and longer reaches are appropriate for riders with long arms and large hands while narrow drops and short reaches fit smaller riders. Handlebar Width is related to shoulder width. Riders usually prefer a handlebar width equal to the measurement between their shoulder blades, or slightly wider if they climb a lot or ride fast and hard.
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Pumice is the cooled, hardened and 'frothy' part of volcanic lava, a pyroclastic, igneous rock. Liquid lava is ejected into the air as froth, containing masses of gas bubbles; as the lava solidifies, the bubbles are sealed into the rock.
Pumice is very porous and lightweight; it is the only rock that can float on water until it becomes water logged.
Various minerals occur in the many types of pumice, the most common are feldspar, augite, hornblende and zircon.
The word pumice is derived from the Latin word 'pumex', meaning 'foam'.
As pumice has no crystal structure, it is considered to be a glass.
In ancient Greece and Rome, it was used for the removal of excess hair, and was also used in toothpaste.
It has long been used as an abrasive in cleaning, polishing and scouring, and as an additive for lightweight construction materials.
Our Volcano foot mask both deodorises and cleanses the feet; as you wash the product off, the generous amount of pumice scours dead skin cells, leaving your skin perfectly polished.
Pumice is a powerful exfoliant; it is excellent for removing dead skin. We use it in our You Snap The Whip body butter to scrub away dead skin whilst the other ingredients cleanse and soften.
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Maine Coons are extremely nice cats, but since with all purebreds of any kind, personalities vary by individual. While they are generally known as easy-going, we have had reasonably unpleasant Maine Coons in this rescue, shy Maine Coons, hyper Maine Coons and others that were absolutely not ideal for children. In general, the large size of this breed seems to keep them off counters and bookshelves plus they are00 less dynamic as they age. This kind of is a breed with a dual-layer medium- to long-length coat, calm personality and good looks, but each cat must be fitted to the right family.
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If you work or study at RWTH Aachen, you will find yourself in a truly international environment. Since people from all over the world come together at RWTH Aachen, you will not only have to get used to daily life in Germany, but also a university environment with diverse challenges resulting from so many people for differing cultures meeting together.
Various institutions at the University are responsible for supporting visiting researchers and making their stay here easier. The International Office Info Service Center (ISC) organizes the Leisure & Pleasure Recreation Program, which makes it possible for German and international students and researchers to spend time together during excursions and events, to participate in courses, workshops, and family excursions, and thus get to know the city of Aachen and the surrounding region.
Cultural and Recreational Offerings
The International Office organizes numerous events specifically for international students, researchers, and academic staff at RWTH Aachen. You can find more information about what the International Office has to offer in the Info Box on the right. Below you will find an overview of recreational activities Aachen and the surrounding area have to offer.
Due to its rich cultural program and unique geographic location to Belgium and Holland, Aachen has lots to offer in the way of outings and excursions. Additionally, the region has a broad cultural event program. One example of a program event is the "Across the Borders" cultural festival that took place in 2011 for the fourth time.


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Porteño Spanish is the dialect of caste-sha-no (castellano) spoken in Buenos Aires, Argentina and the surrounding areas. It is categorized by an Italian-like pronunciation and colorful Lunfardo slang.Browse Slang Dictionary
La Verdad De La Milanesa
the real truth
This is used to emphasize the revelation of secret, fact of reality or deeper truth.
"La verdad" is the truth, and "milanesa" is a type of breaded meat, usually beef but sometimes chicken or fish. Because the meat is bread, it's quality - or lack thereof - is not clearly visible until eaten.


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After an exciting start to the day that had everyone hopping, the day would up quite uneventful from 11:00 to the close as SPX and other indexes sat on support and would not budge. For the bears the good news was the dip was not bought up with any fury (yet). for the bulls, there was no good news other than a strong support level. Does anyone recall that the unemployment report was this am? (LOL- what an afterthought that has become).
Other than GS's blow out, the big news to me was the O's speech basically attacking the banksters. As Denninger puts it - To President Obama: FOLLOW THROUGH NOW! The O has been a man of many unfulfilled promises and I'm quite surprised the market did not laugh off his (what should be idle) threat. I have no reason to trust the man. For once, I fully agree with the O. We saved their asses and they should be eternally grateful. It will be interesting to see1) how aggressively they push back and 2) who is actually running the show up there. Will they hold us hostage again? What leverage (financial blackmail) will they use to sway congress from even getting to a vote on this. This begs the question; was it all just rhetoric for the masses? If anything I will consider it a nice gesture and possibly the first brick laid in the foundation of an actual recovery. Naked cap also has"President Obama: It's Not Just the Words!" Krugman is on this page as well. Washington's Blog - I'll Believe It When I See It (In the Fine Print) (this is getting rather humerous now - boy our president must have a ton of credibility!)
Another positive development is the delaying of Helicopter Ben;s confirmation. This is quite possibly the second brick in the foundation of recovery (of course a full audit of the Fed would be nice and abolishing the Fed would complete a whole wing of our ficticious recover hose we are attempting to build here). I think this is a must read from Zero Hedge. Scandal: Albert Edwards Alleges Central Banks Were Complicit In Robbing The Middle Classes As I am speculating the rhetoric and finger pointing for the blame is going to get very heated in this election year and the blame game hot potatoe will a fun one to keep track of.
With Brown winning Massachusetts, this has been the best news week since like 2007. I'll report the good stuff to. I'll actually shout it from the roof if and when it happens. That may be three bricks in the foundation! (we got a long way to go.)
Back to reality.....
We got a lot of problems. One that gets little focus is the pension issue. In Escalating Pension Crisis Will Bankrupt San Diego Mish brings to life an enormous issue. You see underfunded pension obligations was a big issue before the crash and is now even worse after the crash and CDS debacles. If you thought unemployment was bad, wait till you get a bunch of retirees that can't afford shit cause corporations and governments neglected their fiduciary duties to get the pension pot right (uh - they had TWO bubble scenarios to get this done). "The core issue is unsustainable pension benefits. The system is broke. Toying around with little cuts here and there will not help. And as bad as things look now, they will look even worse after another stock market plunge. Unions in general are attempting to hold the status quo as the day of reckoning rapidly approaches. The realization phase for unions will be brutal." Now there is another crime, the unions misleading their members that all is well. It ain't and how sad it is that the members don;t get it yet after two years of this crap.
Calculated Risk is one of the few blogs that actually took the time to mention the (un)employment report this am. Weekly Initial Unemployment Claims Increase - Zero Hedge hit home the most important fact (as always) in Initial Claims Misses Estimate By 42K, Emergency Compensation Explodes By 652K Over Last Week "The combination of initial, continuing claims and EUC for the most recent period is a record 10,701,794 Seasonally Adjusted or a whopping 12,021,880 Non-Seasonally Adjusted. The double dip is here, and unfortunately for Obama, he is all out of stimulus bullets." The way the administration is attacking this problem you have to ask, does employment really matter?
The most shocking story I read was last night - Democrats To Seek Stunning $1.9 Trillion Increase In Debt Ceiling To $14.3 Trillion That would be the icing on the cake now wouldn't it!
And for you market timers Deutsche Bank On China: "First Rate Hike Coming In The Second Half Of March" I've been pointing to March for some time as the end of P2 (nope, I have somehow not called a top yet). I'm not a hopium addict. I just think they have another trick or two up their sleeves (remember they do control everything). All the signs are there and even price now. Maybe reality will slap me in the face and I will wake up. When China raises rates (I suspected they would first) we either must follow or get out of the way. When rates go up the market will implode.
In case you did not already know this - Ron Paul: After 'CIA coup,' agency 'runs military'
Have a good one and GL!
"Based on the lower low, the futures and the daily indicators I have to vote for further weakness. 1118 to 1115 would be a good spot to look for." - who said dat this am? SPX low 1115.08.


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During the month of July, American pride flies extra high because that's when we salute our nation's independence. But why not celebrate the American spirit year-round, too? It's easy to do. Here are eight delightful (and delicious) ways to bring American style home.
With its mix of small town charm and big city chic design elements, the American Life Crafted 54-inch Round Dining Table and Crafted Leather Dining Arm and Side Chairs create a cozy–but dressed up — furniture dining space for entertaining in the relaxed but stylish ways we Americans like.
Crafted of walnut and hickory with showstopper reversible door panels (in wood or burlap), the American Life Roslyn County buffet evokes memories of life in America's Heartland during simpler times. Yet this heirloom quality piece is also made for how we live today. Open it and you'll find a spacious storage area which includes two drawers (one with a drop-in felt silverware tray and the other with a drop-in felt liner) and a ventilated back for use with electronics.
Entertain the softer side of modern. Hooker Furniture
The Urban Elevation low entertainment console goes all in on the trend of livable style—a distinct American design point-of-view. Crafted of re-sawn maple in a natural wood and creamy white finish, this is a on-trend home entertainment storage piece that's contemporary yet not cold.
Although filled with ornate carvings inspired by an antique desk spotted by Hooker Furniture designers in the lobby of an iconic Austin hotel, the Hill Country Floresville Bachelors Chest is anything but old-fashioned and fussy. It has an airy, somewhat modern furniture feel derived from the flat-cut rustic white oak veneer from which it's made that's finished in a light hue akin to native Texas sandstone.
Red, white and blue flowering plants in rustic containers like these painted sap buckets, add pops of flag-inspired color to patios, porches and sidewalks.
Put a twist on star-gazing, a classic summer past-time, with a DIY project that enables guests to look up -or down- on their constellation quest. Spray grass lightly with water. Place stencil on grass, then use a flour sifter to fill the shape with flour. Remove stencil and repeat.
Nothing says Summer like homemade ice cream, especially when flavored with an unexpected fruit that's picked fresh from the orchard. One taste of this ice cream will take you back to childhood days spent playing outside and sampling nature's bounty.
from "The Perfect Scoop"
by David Lebovitz
Makes about 1 quart (1l)
If you're lucky enough to live in an area where fresh apricots are bountiful in the summer, be sure to take advantage of their fleeting season by churning up a batch of this ice cream. Don't be put off by apricots that are über-soft, as plump and fragile as an overfilled water balloon, seemingly ready to burst at the slightest touch. Those are the best-tasting fruits.
1 pound (450 g) squishy-ripe fresh apricots (10 to 15, depending on size)
1/2 cup (125 ml) water
1/2 cup (100 g) sugar
1 cup (250 ml) heavy cream
3 drops pure almond extract
A few drops freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Slice open the apricots and remove the pits, then cut each apricot into sixths. Place the apricot pieces with the water in a medium, nonreactive saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the apricots are tender, about 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the sugar until dissolved. Let cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, puree the apricots and any liquid in a blender or food processor until smooth. Taste a big spoonful; if there are any small fibers, press the mixture through a mesh strainer to remove them. Stir in the cream, almond extract, and lemon juice.
- Chill the mixture thoroughly in the refrigerator, then freeze it in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Credit: Reprinted with permission from "The Perfect Scoop" Revised and Updated copyright © 2018 by David Lebovitz. Published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC. Photographs copyright © 2018 by Ed Anderson


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Neng geulis manis-manis
Apa karena udara yang dingin
Putih-putih wangi-wangi
Aku jadi ingin mendekati
Saha ngarana... bade kamana
Rek neangan manuk ?
Teteh cantik mata lentik
Tatap polos mu bikin hati menggelitik
Bibir mungil senyum usil
Tawa ramah mu bikin aku tambah usil
Lugu lugu malu malu
Tapi kalau di tempat sepi
Nggak malu-malu / kamu mau
Lucu lucu bikin nafsu
Maukah kamu jalan-jalan denganku
Aku nggak kepikiran ngeres
Kamu jangan takut diperes
Otak gue nggak sampai situ... percayalah
Jangan tauk-tauk & jangan ragu-ragu
Slank was formed in 1983 through a school band at a local high school in Slank Jakarta, Indonesia, which named CSC (Cikini Stone Complex). Their main founder, Bimo Setiawan (Bim - Bim) and their fellow bandmates often played a number of Rolling Stones songs at school. The band later changed its name and personnel to SLANK, with Bim - Bim on drums, Erwan on vocals, Bongky on guitars, Denny on bass and Kiki on guitars. The name SLANK itself was taken from their musical attitude ... selengkapnya


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Venue: Iron Horse Music Hall
Date: Saturday, April 20, 2019 ~ 10:00 PM
Online sales for this show closed at 3PM. You can get tickets until 4PM in person at NBO or by phone at 586-8686, or at the door tonight.
Lost Dog Street Band formed in the winter of 2010 by husband-and-wife duo Benjamin Tod (guitarist/vocalist) and Ashley Mae (fiddle player) Drawing from years of lonely tramping, and more than one tragic loss, Lost Dog Street Band has crafted a distinct sound that is best described as 'dark country' that never wavers from its roots and honors the traditions of its forbearers. In the same vein as country-legend Guy Clark, Benjamin Tod weaves his melodies and lyrics together to offer listeners an unapologetically raw and authentic account of the human experience.
Performer Lineup: Lost Dog Street Band, Matt Heckler


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"The gods had condemned Sisyphus to ceaselessly rolling a rock to the top of a mountain, whence the stone would fall back of its own weight." So begins Albert Camus' famous retelling of the Myth of Sisyphus [1]. It is not a story for children.
Sisyphus had loved life too much, and had scorned the arbitrary power of the gods. In the afterlife, he did not escape their wrath. Camus recounts in detail the misery of the situation – the endless futile effort of Sisyphus, wrestling the rock to the mountaintop, and the forbidding conditions in which this effort has to be made.
Camus asks us to realize that the tragedy of the situation centers in the fact that Sisyphus knows his reality.
In fully seeing his situation, he also knows fully his losses, and the reasons he has to feel grief. Among his losses is any hope for reasonableness concerning his condition. Sense cannot be made of it. It is absurd.
This is the climax of the story, the hidden surprise: upon realizing the absurdity of the situation, Sisyphus discovers his freedom. Camus concludes, "The struggle itself toward the heights is enough to fill a man's heart. One must imagine Sisyphus happy." To some, this statement itself may seem absurd. Perhaps they should reconsider.
WHERE WE BEGIN: It's not about YOU
I have often told my friends, my clients, and myself at times – struggling with challenges that appear far too large, while too much alone with discouragement: It is not about you – your suffering, your hurt, your loss and grief. Look at it closely and you'll see that it is a rock that fell out of the sky. Sense cannot be made of it. It is merely the point at which we begin. We start here, and we go forward.
This is the only real choice, and the one thing about absurd situations which can make sense and stand up to reason – the decision to be alive and aware and struggling. In this we are all the same, as not one of us escapes the boulder, the mountain, and the arbitrary wrath of the gods. All know the full grief of existence, in the fullness of time.
We believe, and on good basis, that we have more hope for our situation than Sisyphus, but I don't think it is possible to have more hope for ourselves. Past the point where there is any hope at all for changing circumstances, he, and we, can still have all that matters, if we will but take it. We are free, at the moment we grasp the nature of our reality. We are not our situation, but something else altogether.
[1] See Camus, A. (1942). Le Mythe de Sisyphe. Librairie Gallimard. Published in the United States in 1955 as The Myth of Sisyphus and Other Essays. New York: Knopf. (Albert Camus was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1957.)


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With shopping, wrapping presents, organizing parties and everything else that goes on during the holidays, you can miss all the fun stuff!! That a big Ho, Ho, OH NO!!! But, don't worry here's a list of all the things you really want to do this holiday season, organized so you won't miss a thing! Gather the gang and make magical Christmas memories!!
Sportsman Lake Park Winter Wonderland
This year we'll have our Sleigh Ride ($3), Christmas Train ($4), Horse and Carriage Rides ($5), Snow Machine, Photo Booth, Hot Chocolate and Much More! See our New Christmas Displays, Visit Santa, and Play in the Snow! Santa will be here every night until December 23rd. Make your plans now to come and enjoy this Cullman County Christmas Tradition!
Dates: November 28th- Dec 23rd. Closed 3rd, 4th, 10th, & 11th.
Wed & Thurs are 5-9pm
Fri – Sun 5-10pm
(Weather Permitting)
Admission is $10 cash per vehicle.
Sportsman Lake Park
1544 Sportsman Lake Rd NW
Cullman, AL 35055
Tinsel Trail
The Tinsel Trail is a display of live Christmas trees in Downtown Huntsville's Big Spring Park. An anticipated 300 trees will decorate the park for the holiday season. Intended to promote community, each tree is sponsored by a local corporation, group, or family, and can be decorated by its sponsor or another organization designated by the sponsor.
Date: November 23 at 5pm thru December 31, open from dusk to midnight daily
No admission charged
Big Spring Park
200 Church Street SW
Huntsville, AL 35801
Santa's Village - NEW LOCATION
From the day after Thanksgiving until Christmas "Eve Eve" (December 23rd), the Historic Huntsville Depot in downtown Huntsville will transform into a winter wonderland where families can:
Visit with Santa Claus (and get a free photo opportunity!)
See live reindeer
Decorate a cookie in Mrs. Claus' kitchen (she also reads stories)
Run through an "ice maze"
Watch local groups' Christmas-themed performances
Make your own ornament
See "snow" falling every 20mins.
Date: November 23 thru December 23, 5-9pm daily
Tickets: $7/Person Kids under 2 are free
Purchase at the door or in advance at earlyworks.com
The Historic Depot and Roundhouse
320 Church St
Huntsville, AL 35801
Santa at Bridgestreet
Santa is back at Bridge Street Town Centre! Visit our website for a full list of days and times.
Date: November 16 thru December 24th various dates and times. Visit Website for details.
Bridge Street Town Center
365 The Bridge Street
Huntsville, AL 35806
Santa Land Opening Night
Join Santa, Mrs, Claus, The Grinch, Frosty and Rudolph as we kick off Santa Land's 2018 Season! Join us at 6:00pm for Lights, Holiday Music, Photos with Santa and Cookie Decorating and be sure to see Comet the singing reindeer New for 2018! Something for young and old alike as Santa Welcomes you into his Castle with over 100 decorated trees inside and thousands of lights outside!
The first 50 people Friday night recieved a special gift to take home! Come make us apart of your Christmas Holiday!
***** Be sure to invite your friends and ask them to invite their friends and share our event for your chance at a $100.00 Walmart Gift Card!
Date: November 16, 6pm thru Christmas Eve (end date varies each year, check back)
Adults- $10.00 Kids- $5.00 ( includes a craft ornament to take home for the Tree)2 and Under FREE
Photos with Santa start at $10.99
Santa Land
9835 Hwy 72
Rogersville, AL 35652
Skating in the Park
Join us for the opening day of Skating in the Park, Nov 16th. We'll have goodies and more! Be some of the first people to skate on the ice this season!
Date: November 16 thru January 6
Monday-Thursday: 4 to 9 p.m.
Friday: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday: 12 to 8 p.m.
$15 Ages ten and up
$10 Ages nine and under
$13 Groups of 10 or more
$5 Scooter rental
Huntsville Museum of Art
Santa Paws
Bring in your pets for a very special photo with St. Nick! Pictures with Santa and pets are from 6-9pm on the lower level in center court at the Hyde Homes Santa set. We can't wait to see all the priceless pet photos with families.
Date: November 13, 20, 27 and December 4, 6-9pm
Parkway Place Mall
2801 Memorial Pky SW
Huntsville, AL 35801
Galaxy of Lights
See Santa soar over a delightful winter village, nursery rhyme characters spring to life, traditional holiday scenes, and much more. Galaxy of Lights is the perfect holiday treat for the young and young at heart.
Driving Nights -November 23 – December 31*
5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (last admission)
*Closed on Thanksgiving and on November 26 and 27 for 5k Run and 3k Holiday Dash
Walking Nights -November 9 – 12 & November 15 – 20
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm (last admission)
Dog Walking Nights November 12 & 19
Passenger Car: $25/car (up to 10 people)
Many nights are discounted to $20.
Click here for ticket information
Suppers with Santa
The EarlyWorks Society is again hosting our annual Suppers with Santa event. Each year the Society transforms the Grand Hall of the EarlyWorks Children's Museum into a winter wonderland where children and their families can dine and be visited at their table by Santa. For a fun-filled evening, choose one of four nights from November 26th-29th. In addition to a delicious family friendly meal, there will be live entertainment and many photo opportunities. Parents are invited to bring their cameras to capture their children's magic moments.
Date: November 26 thru 29
Tickets are $15/person; children under 1 year of age are free (RESERVATIONS REQUIRED)
EarlyWorks Children's Museum
404 Madison Street
Huntsville, AL 35801
Peace on Earth: A Holiday Spectacular featuring Wynonna
Peace on Earth returns! The 2018 Holiday Spectacular features Special Guest: Wynonna! UAH music faculty and students, HCC Youth Chorale, and Huntsville Symphony Orchestra will offer seasonal favorites to kick off your holiday season. Then, our gift to you: Wynonna!
"Since 2013, our mission with 'Peace on Earth' has been to deliver a traditional holiday program…with a twist! From Broadway star Ivan Rutherford to American Idol's gospel sensation Ruben Studdard, each year our guest artists help us reinvent the show, making it a uniquely different experience for the audience and performers alike," says Dr. Dave Ragsdale, chair of UAH's Department of Music. "With Wynonna as our guest, this year will be an amazing night for the entire Huntsville community!"
Date: November 30, 7:30-9:30pm
$40, $25, $15
Von Braun Mark C. Smith Concert Hall
700 Monroe Street SW Huntsville, AL
Huntsville, AL 35801
Bank Street Players Presents: Humbug! A Christmas Carol
Come join us for the world premiere of this new musical, based up Charles Dickens classic tale, "A Christmas Carol". The familiar story of the Scrooge, forced the Spirits of Christmas to face the failures in his life, and thereby redeem himself by embracing the true spirit of Christmas. Retold in song and dance, this show promises to be come a seasonal fixture. But it will only have one world premiere, and you won't want to miss it! Directed by Carol Puckett.
Date: November 30th thru December 2
All tickets are $10
Princess Theatre Center for the Performing Arts
112 2nd Ave NE
Decatur, AL 35601
Kris Kringle's Candlelight Christmas
We are decking the halls, the walls and the stalls! Burritt on the Mountain invites everyone to Kris Kringle's Candlelight Christmas November 30st and December 1st from 5-9 p.m. The kids will love to see Kris Kringle in the Burritt Mansion from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. He has to get the reindeer to bed early as he has a busy month coming up!
The star-lit mountain will be mirrored by more than 600 candles, adding to the nostalgic feel of the holidays. Music will be heard throughout the mansion and the park; cider, cookies and tasty figgy pudding will keep us warm. Children will enjoy stringing cranberries and popcorn, making paper punch ornaments, creating handmade cards and icing cookies. Many who have come to Candlelight Christmas have felt there was no better way to start the holiday season in a festive non-commercial setting.
Date: November 30 and December 1, 5pm
Adults – $12
Children & Students – $8
Seniors(60+) & Military – $10
Children 2 and under – FREE
and $2 admission for members.
Burritt on the Mountain
3101 Burritt Dr SE
Huntsville, AL 35801
Fantasy Playhouse Children's Theater/A Christmas Carol
This Huntsville Holiday tradition is back with a fresh interpretation of the Dickens' classic! Audiences of all ages are invited to follow Ebenezer Scrooge on a ghostly musical journey through his past, present and future, as he receives the most important Christmas gift of all-redemption through the power of love.Book adaptation by Elaine L. Hubbard
Date: November 30 thru December 9, various times
Von Braun Center
The Playhouse, 700 Monroe Street
Huntsville, AL 35801
North Star Limited Train Ride with Santa
Guests riding the North Star Limited experience a Christmas VIP experience! The North Star Limited is a night-time ride along the rails, featuring snacks and special treats for all our guests. Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas, which is unique to this ride. Each child and their families will have a one-on-one visit with Santa, where he or she can give Santa their Christmas wish-list. Santa will also have presents for the good boys and girls! If you've missed this ride in years past, don't delay and purchase your tickets early!
Date: November 30 thru December 14, various times
Ticket Prices: $35 per person (all passengers require a ticket, regardless of age). 45 minute excursion.
North Alabama Railroad Museum
694 Chase Rd NE
Huntsville, AL 35811
Holiday Lane at Sharon Johnston Park
Drive through Holiday Lane and enjoy the Christmas Village in lights and decorated trees and cards sponsored by businesses and families. Free to the Public!
Date: Friday, Saturday and Sundays, November 30 thru December 30, 6-8pm daily
No admission charge
Sharon Johnston Park
783 Coleman Road
New Market, AL 35761
Gate 3
Yule Y'all: Christmas Market and Spirit Sampling
Show your spirit early this year at 'Yule Y'all', a Euro-Style Christmas Market with a southern twist and twinkle. Inside, keep your eyes peeled for specials from participating Lowe Mill A&E studios…Outside discover the work of hand picked makers from across the south on the east lawn who will peddle their unique crafts and wares from 2pm – 10pm. You'll be sure to find that one of a kind gift or stocking stuffer during our only, extended hours, holiday shopping day of the year. Regional distillers will be on site to sample their crafted spirits in limited quantities.
Live music, holiday themed entertainment and overall cheer will be sprinkled high and low from floor to floor, culminating under our iconic water tower for a lighting ceremony like no other. Raffle drawings on the hour. Krampus will be there and available for pictures and if you've been good this year you may survive them. You can also bring leashed pets for their own session in our festive pet photo booth. Photo sessions $5.00.
Date: December 1st, 2-10pm
$5.00 Parking Fee
Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment
2211 Seminole Dr SW
Huntsville, AL 35805
Pet Photos with Santa
Bridge Street Town Centre and A New Leash on Life are inviting you to get a photo of you and/or your pet with Santa for a donation. Please bring a your own camera for photos. All proceeds will go to A New Leash on Life.
Date: December 1, 2-4pm
Bridge Street Town Center
365 The Bridge Street
Huntsville, AL 35806
Athens North Pole Stroll
Big Spring Memorial Park becomes the backdrop for beautifully and whimsically decorated Christmas trees sponsored and decorated by local businesses, churches, agencies, and families.
Come stroll the lane and enjoy the glistening lights or pause and peer at the ornaments that tell a story. Keep Athens-Limestone Beautiful's wonderful "Tired Family" will return amidst a new setting for this year's event too. Santa may even make an appearance!
Date: open daily December 1 thru 28
No admission charge
Athens Big Spring Memorial Park
100 Beaty Street
Athens, AL 35613
Christmas Village at Sharon Johnston Park
Take photos with Santa, decorate cookies, make a tree ornament, and more at Christmas Village at Sharon Johnston Park.
Date: December 15, 1-5pm
December 16, 2-6pm
$5.oo admission charge
ages 3 and under get in for free
Sharon Johnston Park
783 Coleman Road
New Market, AL 35761
Menorah Lighting at Bridge Street!
Come celebrate the start of Hanukkah with the annual lighting of the Menorah by Rabbi Moshe Cohen, presented by Chabad of Huntsville. A fun evening filled with music, food and good friends. Across from the Apple store.
Date: December 2, 3:30-5pm
No admission charge
Bridge Street Town Center
365 The Bridge Street
Huntsville, AL 35806
A Plantation Christmas
Antebellum Belle Mont Plantation transforms into the scene of a lively holiday party, with traditional greenery decking the halls of the mansion and period music wafting through the spacious rooms. Vintage ballroom dancers twirl as hundreds of guests enjoy refreshments and a Christmas event reflective of the opulence and hospitality of the "Old South."
Date: December 2, 1-5pm
Admission is $8 for adults, $4 for children. Tickets are available at the door.
Belle Mont Mansion
1569 Cook Lane
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
Enchanged Forest of Decatur
Enchanted Forest of Decatur will be a display of live cut Christmas trees, sponsored and decorated by individuals, groups or businesses. Every tree will be uniquely decorated and solar lights will give that extra sparkle for an unforgettable Christmas light display. This community-sponsored forest will receive visitors from the day of the Decatur Christmas Parade, Monday, December 3, 2018, through New Year's Day 2019. Visitors will be able to stroll along the pathways and enjoy the trees decorated by groups from Decatur and the surrounding area.
Date: December 3rd thru January 1
No admisson charge
Founder's Park
905 Canal Street NE
Decatur, AL 35601
Decatur Christmas Parade
At this year's Christmas parade, we're going to be rockin' around the Christmas tree! So grab your guitars, drums, sunglasses and big hair and sign up to be a part of the fun today!
The parade route will begin at 2nd Ave. & Gordon Dr. and end at the Old State Bank.
Date: December 3, 6-8pm
No admission charge
Downtown Decatur
719 6th Avenue, SE
Decatur, AL 35602
Mix 96.9 Von Braun Center Huntsville Christmas Parade
Make plans to join us for The Mix 96.9 Von Braun Center Huntsville Christmas Parade on Tuesday December 4, 2018.
Date: December 4, 6pm
No admission charge
Downtown Huntsville
100 Northside Square
Huntsville, AL 35801
Dinner with Santa at Zaxby's
The Zaxby's on South Memorial parkway is hosting Dinner with Santa.
Kids will be able to eat, taker their picture with Santa and decorate their own Christmas stocking.
Date: Thursday, December 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Zaxby's on the South Parkway.
Huntsville Ballet Company Presents The Nutcracker w/ Hsv. Symphony Orchestra
Huntsville Ballet Company along with the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra performs The Nutcracker annually at the Von Braun Mark C. Smith Concert Hall.Set in the 1850's in Huntsville, Alabama, our production of The Nutcracker has a traditional feel thanks to the Huntsville history sets and elaborate antebellum-style costumes
Date: December 7, 8 and 9, various times
Tickets · $34 – $41
Von Braun Mark C. Smith Music Hall
700 Monroe Street SW Huntsville, AL
Huntsville, AL 35801
Dickens of a Christmas
Snow will be falling on the 34th annual street festival Dickens of a Christmas, a recreation of the Charles Dickens era using historic downtown Franklin's Victorian architecture as the backdrop. Some 200 musicians, dancers, and characters will fill the streets, including several from Charles Dickens's stories. Expect to see and interact with the nefarious Fagin from Oliver Twist; Jacob Marley, Ebenezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim Cratchit with his parents from A Christmas Carol; and of course, a Victorian Father and Mother Christmas with treats for children.
Dates: December 8 and 9th, 10-4pm
No admission fee
Main Street in Historic Downtown Franklin, Tenn.
100 Main Street
Franklin, TN 37064
Spirit of Christmas Past Luminary Tour
The historic district of Twickenham presents its 40th
annual Spirit of Christmas Past Homes and Luminary Tour on Saturday, December
8th from 5:00-9:00 PM. This walking tour features the sights, sounds and
smells of the season as you visit 4 private homes, the Weeden House
Museum, First United Methodist Church, the Helion Lodge.
Date: December 15, 5-9pm
$20.00 for adults
$5.00 for children 12 and under
(No debit or credit cards,please)
Decatur Parade of Lights
Early in December, the banks of the Tennessee River are swarmed with people taking in the lighted display of boats along the river. The annual Parade of Lights takes a unique spin on the traditional Christmas parade, featuring a line of decorated boats that cruise along the Tennessee River.
Date: December 8, 6pm
No Admisson Charge
Rhodes Ferry Park
100 Market Street NE
Decatur, AL 35601
Jingle Bell Square
Join us for Jingle Bell Square in Downtown Scottsboro! The activities will begin at 9:00 a.m. with our arts & crafts vendor fair. We will also have kid's activities and food vendors! We will continue the fun with the 2nd Annual Jingle Bell Run at 4:00 p.m. and the Christmas Parade at 5:00 p.m.!
Enjoy the sights of the Jingle Bell Trail of Christmas trees and have your picture made with Santa! You can also ride in a horse and buggy around the square.
Date: December 8, 9am-8pm
No charge for admission
Downtown Scottsboro
E Laurel St
Scottsboro, AL 35768
Historic Decatur Christmas Tour
Come visit Historic Decatur (Albany & Old Decatur) Alabama for our annual Christmas Tour on Saturday, December 8th from 3-8pm We have a fantastic assortment of homes on the tour as well as multiple neighborhood churches. Stroll the sidewalks to enjoy the more than 200 Historical homes in the heart of North Alabama.
Date: December 8, 3-8pm
Tickets are $25.00 each
Downtown Decatur
719 6th Avenue, SE
Decatur, AL 35602
Cosmic Carols and Cocoa
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is offering a magical start to the holiday season with Cosmic Carols and Cocoa Sunday, Dec. 9, from 1 to 4 p.m. Guests can grab a cup of hot cocoa, decorate out-of-this-world cookies, create festive holiday crafts and enjoy Dr. Osborne's magic show.
Date: December 9, 1-4pm
Tickets: Free for museum members and $5 for non-members. Children ages four and under get in free.
U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Davidson Center
1 Tranquility Base
Huntsville, AL 35805
Rocket City Christmas with Shawn Klush & Cody Ray Slaughter
Christmas time's a coming! And, so is some of THE MOST memorable music of the season. Get tickets and make plans to see not ONE but TWO world-class performers who are recognized by Elvis Presley Enterprises as their Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artists: Shawn Klush (2007) and Cody Ray Slaughter (2011) in, "Christmas, Gospel & Rock N Roll" – Christmas In Dixie style!!!
Date: December 13, 6:30-8:30pm
$70, $60 & $50
Von Braun Mark C. Smith Concert Hall
700 Monroe Street SW Huntsville, AL
Huntsville, AL 35801
Christmas Time with The Beasley Brothers
Join The Beasley Brothers and Special Guest for a rockin family friendly Christmas Show! Tickets Available at: Princesstheatre.org
Date: December 13, 7-10pm
Princess Theatre Center for the Performing Arts
112 2nd Ave NE
Decatur, AL 35601
Living Christmas Tree
Welcome to the Living Christmas Tree! In 1818, a very special carol was introduced to a small church in Austria, and in the 200 years since, it has surely become one of the most beloved carols of the Christmas season. The carol celebrating its 200th anniversary is "Silent Night, Holy Night." Our theme phrase for the 2018 Living Christmas Tree, "with the angels let us sing," is taken from this classic carol. Throughout this season, we hope you will join us as we join the angels in singing…alleluia to our King."
Date: December 13 thru 16th
Tickets available starting November 26th.
Tickets are free but you MUST reserve them.
First Baptist Church
600 Governors Drive SW
Huntsville, AL 35801
Breakfast with Santa
Join us for Breakfast with Santa at The Stricklin Hotel! A buffet breakfast will be catered by Big Bad Breakfast along with Christmas crafts, movies, and a visit from Santa himself! Get a free photo with Santa if you bring an unopened toy ($10 dontation without toy). Toys and donations will be given to God's Garage Ministries.
Date: December 15th and 22nd, 9am
Tickets are $20 per person. Purchase tickets at The Stricklin Hotel. Ticket sales end one week in advance of event. Children under the age of 1 are free. All children must be accompanied by an adult. No refunds. Ticket sales are cash only.
The Stricklin Hotel
317 North Court Street
Florence, AL 35630
Christkindlmarket Huntsville 2018
Hear, see, smell and taste a Bavarian Christmas with a live German band, handcrafted Christmas gifts, a magical visit from Santa Claus, German street food including gluhwein (traditional mulled wine), local brews and beloved Christmas sweets and treats. Prost! Also enjoy a special performance by LMP Lyrique Music Productions Take a trip down memory lane or create some new ones as more than 50 craft vendors from the Southeast region bring your Christmas dreams to life.
Date: December 15, 4:30-9:30pm
Admission is free, donations benefit Kids to Love
U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Davidson Center
1 Tranquility Base
Huntsville, AL 35805
Nutcracker - Presented by The Whole Backstage
We are thrilled to partner with Sonny Lewis to bring the Huntsville Ballet Company's "Nutcracker" to The Whole Backstage Theatre this holiday season!
Dates: December 15 at 2PM and 7PM and December 16 at 2PM.
General Admission Tickets are $25.
Senior/Student tickets are $20.
The Whole Backstage Theatre
1120 Rayburn Avenue
Guntersville, AL 35976
A Charlie Brown Christmas-Live on Stage
Date: December 18, 7-9pm
$57, $46 & $32
Von Braun Mark C. Smith Music Hall
700 Monroe Street SW Huntsville, AL
Huntsville, AL 35801
Michelle Malone and The Hot Toddies Holiday Show
Malone's Christmas trio plays their own cool, fun renditions of your favorite classic holiday songs like Blue Christmas, I'll be Home For Christmas, Jingle Bells and more. With Doug Kees on guitar, and Robby Handley on upright bass, you'll be swaying and Singing along to all your favorite holiday tunes! PLUS it's their CD RELEASE show, so they'll have their new CD, Toddie Time, available at the show.
If you like classic holiday tunes by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, Elvis, and Brenda Lee like Let It Snow, White Christmas, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Frosty the Snowman, you will LOVE Michelle Malone and The Hot Toddies! Watch video and read more at https://michellemalone.com/the-hot-toddies
Date: December 20, 5:30-8:30pm
Tickets: $15-$125
Princess Theatre Center for the Performing Arts
112 2nd Ave NE
Decatur, AL 35601
Christmas Pajama Run
Come out to get into the holiday spirit by wearing your Christmas PJs with snacks and giveaways to follow!3 mile run, so bring the whole family. Make sure to pair your reflective gear with your PJs! Distance: 3 Miles
Date: December 20, 6pm
Fee: Free! Encourage all of your friends and family members to join you!
Location: The run will start and end at Fleet Fleet Feet Sports Huntsville
Fleet Feet Sports Huntsville
2722 Carl T Jones Suite 2B
Huntsville, AL 35802
Ugly Sweater Brunch
Come wearing your Ugly Christmas Sweater and get 15% off your meal. The Uglier the better.
Date: December 24, 10-2pm
Fire & Spice Tex-Mex
11220 South Memorial Parkway SW
Huntsville, AL 35803
Under the Christmas Tree with Randolph
Under The Christmas Tree is Randolph's biggest special event annual fundraiser. Held in November in the South Hall of the Von Braun Center, the three day market attracts approximately 10,000 shoppers from throughout the region and contributes more than $100,000 to Randolph's Financial Aid program. Its success is due to a hard-working group of parents, past parents, alumni, and grandparents.
Date: Friday, November 3, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday, November 4, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, November 5, 12 noon – 5 p.m
Daily Admission
$8 Daily
$5 Seniors (60 +)
Children under 18 free
Von Braun Center South Hall
700 Monroe Street
Huntsville, AL 35801
Elf: The Musical Jr.
Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list and that his half-brother doesn't even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.
Date: November 9, 10 and 11th
Tickets: $7 thru $15
Shoals Community Theatre
26th Annual Host of Christmas Past
The Host of Christmas Past is a Christmas themed street festival held the 2nd full weekend of November in downtown Fayetteville, TN.
Festivities include shopping, great food, live music, carriage rides, crafts, kid's village, cemetery stroll, and much more!
Date: November 9, 10 and 11
No admission charge
Downtown Fayettevile
215 College Street E
Fayetteville, TN 37334
Holiday Folk School Workshops!
Get ready for the Holiday season with these fun workshops! Make a handmade gift for someone or create something fun to decorate your house for the season!
Date: November 10, 9-4pom
Tickets $10-$100 according to project
Burritt on the Mountain
3101 Burritt Dr SE
Huntsville, AL 35801
Christmas Craft Show in Fayetteville, TN
Craft Show with approx. 150 vendors. In conjunction with Host of Christmas Past which is downtown Fayetteville, Tn. Free parking at high school, free admission to show. Ride trolley to downtown. Food Vendors available.
Date: November 10, 8-9pm
November 11, 8-4pm
No Admission charge
Lincoln County High School
1233 Huntsville, Hwy
Fayetteville, TN 37334
PJ Party with Santa
It's time to welcome Santa to the Tennessee Valley! Keep the kids in their Christmas PJ's, and head to Parkway Place for a morning of fun holiday activities! |
Kids can enjoy milk and fresh chocolate chip cookies from Purity Dairy and Great American Cookies at Parkway Place Mall! There will be caroling, face painting with Hyde Homes, a Christmas Magic Show with Dr. Osborn, and letters to Santa with Hallmark Gold Crown Stores.
The first 300 children will receive a personalized ornament from the Ornament Workshop!
Date: November 10, 9-10am
No Admission charge
Parkway Place Mall
2801 Memorial Pky SW
Huntsville, AL 35801
Bike the Lights
The course winds through the 1.8-mile paved Galaxy of Lights trail. Our sponsor, Bicycle Cove, will lead everyone around the course for the first loop. After that, you're welcome to ride the trail as many times as you like (final loop must be started before 7:30 p.m.). Everyone must be off the course by 7:45 p.m.
The Silvery Moon Band, Huntsville's premiere big band, swing and jazz band/orchestra, will play during the event!
Domino's pizza, snacks, and drinks will be available for participants.
Date: November 13, 5:30-7:30pm
Adults: $20; Kids 12 and Under: $15
Huntsville Botanical Garden
4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW
Huntsville, AL 35805
Lights Up! Bridgestreet Lighting of the Christmas Tree
Lights Up, featuring live music, fireworks and Santa!
Date: November 16, 6pm
No admission charge
Bridge Street Town Center
365 The Bridge Street
Huntsville, AL 35806
Athens Christmas Open House
Christmas Open House is 3-days of shopping, family-friendly activities and more filled with the spirit of Christmas in the beautifully historic downtown Athens' Square. This event is sponsored by the Greater Limestone County Chamber of Commerce and Athens Main Street.
Date: November 16, 4-8pm
November 17, 11-8pm
November 18, 1-4pm
No charge for admission
Downtown Athens on the Square
200 West Hobbs Street
Athens, AL 35611
The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged)
Welcome to the Annual Holiday Variety Show and Christmas Pageant at St. Everybody's Non-Denominational Universalist Church, where all faiths are welcome because we'll believe anything. But there's a problem: none of the acts scheduled to perform have arrived, so three members are pressed into service to perform the entire Variety Show and Christmas Pageant by themselves. An irreverent yet heartwarming trip through the holidays, THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS SHOW (ABRIDGED) is festive, funny, physical family fun as these Three Wise Guys send up and celebrate our favorite holiday traditions.
Date: November 9 thru 17, various times
Adult: $20
Student: $18
Senior (65+): $18
Active Military: $18
Von Braun Center
The Playhouse, 700 Monroe Street
Huntsville, AL 35801
2018 Gingerbread Marketplace
The Gingerbread Marketplace is a huge holiday shopping experience for those looking for UNIQUE gift items just in time for Christmas! It will be held on Saturday, November 17th from 9-4:30 at The Alabama A&M Agribition Center! (The address is 4925 Moores Mill Road Huntsville, AL 35811). We will have over 100 unique crafters & vendors. There will also be fun interactive art booths for children, Christmas music, food trucks & more! You can also find a huge variety of local vendors specializing in on-site monogramming/vinyl, handmade jewelry, candles, soaps, unique home decor, women's boutique clothing, children's clothing, yard art, specialty food and SO MUCH MORE! Start your Christmas shopping early & bring a friend! 🙂 You will not want to miss this fun holiday event!
Date: November 17, 9-4:30pm
Admission is only $2 (Covers Parking & Entry) Children 12 & under are free)
Alabama A&M Agribition Center
4925 Moore's Mill Road
Huntsville, AL 35811
9th Annual Tree Lighting, Games, Crafts and Santa's Visit at Providence
Games, activities and pictures with Santa free with a new unwrapped toy for Toys-for-Tots. Our Village of Providence businesses will have crafts and game tents set up for your enjoyment.
Event starts at 4:00 p.m. Santa arrives at 4:00 p.m. Tree lighting at 6:00 p.m.
Help bring Christmas to local children in need. Drop a new unwrapped toy off at any participating Village of Providence business before Wednesday, December 7th. Or bring a toy with you when you come to see Santa. If you bring a toy to the event you can receive a discount coupon good at participating Village businesses.
No outside food or drink at this event. Please visit one of our local restaurants for all your food and beverage needs.
Date: November 23, 4-7pm
No admission charge
The Village of Providence
7 Town Center Dr
Huntsville, AL 35806


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Giant has completely revamped its Propel aero road bike, using what it calls AeroSystem Shaping technology, which means that every tube shape and angle was optimized for minimal drag with a new "truncated ellipse" shape.
The Advanced SL-grade carbon frame is billed as being both ultra-stiff and super light. And its new disc-brake technology is integrated with the frameset, including flat-mount calipers and thru-axles for improved wheel stiffness and braking performance.
The new Giant bike will come in five build options, ranging from the top of the line Propel Advanced SL 0 Disc for $11,300 to the less eye watering Propel Advanced Disc for $3700.
"It's easy to improve aerodynamic performance by sacrificing stiffness or weight," explained Giant. "But we committed to key design elements including a larger headtube, downtube and bottom bracket area that we feel are critical to the bike's efficiency and handling. These decisions help give the Propel Disc an even better stiffness-to-weight ratio."
Giant says it took three years of experimentation with tube shapes, and hundreds of iterations in CFD and wind-tunnel testing to get where they wanted to be. Press play to learn more and then keep scrolling down to read about the core technologies of the new Propel Advanced SL Disc.
Integrated Aerodynamics
Using its AeroSystem Shaping Technology process, Giant says it took a holistic view of the bike as a complete system, analyzing countless combinations of frameset designs through CFD and wind-tunnel analysis. One of the key breakthroughs is a new truncated ellipse airfoil shape that delivers improved overall aero performance at various wind angles.
They also found that, with proper integration, a disc-brake design can actually improve aerodynamic performance. The final step was to refine the entire system at Aero Concept Engineering in Magny-Cours, France. There they created a new integrated Contact SLR/SL Aero handlebar/stem unit with internal cable routing and an integrated Giant SLR WheelSystem with aero spokes.
The rear wheel has a taller 65mm rim depth, proven in wind-tunnel testing to produce minimal drag. The front wheel, which is more affected by crosswinds, features a shallower 42mm rim. This further boosts the bike's aerodynamic performance by lessening the effect of crosswinds on the front wheel while also reducing overall drag. To accurately simulate real-world riding conditions, their team of aerodynamics experts created a dynamic mannequin. Other bike manufacturers use static mannequins, but only a dynamic one can accurately replicate the effects of a rider pedaling with various wind angles.
Total Control
With its new integrated disc-brake technology, the Propel Disc range delivers superior braking power and greater modulation in wet or dry conditions. This was a critical performance demand from the company's sponsored pro road racers, who typically race for hours on twisting terrain with high-speed descents and cornering before they make the decisive breakaway or sprint for the finish. The result is a bike that not only accelerates and slices through wind faster, but also corners with greater precision and handles better in all types of racing situations.
Enhanced Efficiency
The frameset of the new Propel Advanced SL Disc, including the new integrated stem and handlebar, is claimed to be lighter than its key competitor, including the Specialized Venge Disc and Trek Madone. Giant says the Propel Advanced SL Disc frame is also stiffer than those competitor bikes.
Additional Features
- Vector Integrated Seatpost: Designed as a key performance factor in the overall frameset, the integrated seatpost saves up to 45 grams compared to standard composite posts, while improving aerodynamics and adding road-smoothing compliance.
- Advanced SL-Grade Composite: Giant's Professional Grade carbon material is woven in their own composite factory using a proprietary resin formula and our most advanced engineering and construction methods including: Continuous Fiber Technology, CNT Technology and Fusion Process.
- Overdrive 2: Giant's most advanced steerer tube technology offers improved steering precision. Oversized headset bearings (1 1/2" lower, 1 1/4" upper) and a tapered steerer tube produce superior front-end stiffness.
- Powercore: A massively oversized bottom-bracket/chainstay area features a fully integrated, 86mm wide bottom-bracket design. Asymmetric chainstays provide additional stiffness on the driveside and stability on the non-driveside.
- Ridesense: Giant's chainstay integrated, wireless data transmitter. The removable transmitter sends wheel speed and cadence information directly to any ANT+ compatible computer.
- Internal Cable Routing: Frame/handlebar/stem feature unique cable porting for sleek, non-cluttered appearance and performance.
- Disc Brake Integration: The frame and fork are engineered specifically for flat-mount disc-brakes, including front and rear 12mm thru-axles for reliable braking performance in all weather and road conditions.
- Contact SLR Aero Bar/Stem: Composite integrated handlebar-and-stem unit improves aero performance with wind-tunnel shaped airfoil design and internal cable routing.
For more info visit www.giant-bicycles.com.


text: Cirronet Inc. Designed for wireless communications in industrial and factory applications, the LPR2400 and LPR2400ER OEM wireless modules from Cirronet Inc., Duluth, GA, are based on the IEEE 802.15.4 standard and include the company's Networking Layer to ease integration. The LPR2400 has 1 mW RF power and the extended-range LPR2400ER has 65 mW RF power. The Networking Layer supports addressable, acknowledged point-to-multipoint networks of up to 60 remote radios, in addition to transparent point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, or peer-to-peer communications. Modules auto-configure in point-to-point links and are FCC and ETSI certified. Contact Info Company: Cirronet Inc. Email address: [email protected] Phone number: 678-684-2000 Fax: 678-684-2001 URL: http://www.cirronet.com/ Read more on Process Industries Specialty Markets Networking & Communications Sensors Products


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Launching of The Premiere AI R&D in Indonesia
In collaboration with NVIDIA, Bina Nusantara University launched the first ArtificiaI Intelligence (AI) R&D Center in Indonesia. This center aims to facilitate students, academics, and industries to speed-up their researches in AI.
The launching ceremony was held on 28 August 2017 at Foodcourt Hall, Anggrek Campus, Bina Nusantara University. This ceremony was opened by the speech of Raymond Teh, Vice President of sales and marketing, NVIDIA Asia Pacific region.
"Today, we stand at the beginning of the AI computing era, ignited by a new computing model, GPU deep learning. This new model — where deep neural networks are trained to recognize patterns from massive amounts of data — has proven to be 'unreasonably' effective at solving some of the most complex problems in computer science. In this era, software writes itself and machines learn. Soon, hundreds of billions of devices will be infused with intelligence. AI will revolutionize every industry. NVIDIA provides the products and solutions to power this revolution," said Raymond Teh in his opening speech.
Here are the coverage videos of the launching ceremony:
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Bezolles tourism and travel guide
Photo is of Valence-sur-Baise at 7 km from Bezolles
Visit Bezolles: highlights and tourist informationTo Visit Attractions
Bezolles is situated in the Gers department and Midi-Pyrenees region (now part of the Occitanie region), in the south-west of France at 27 kilometres from Auch, the department capital (general information: Bezolles is 580 kilometres from Paris).
Popular places to visit nearby include Valence-sur-Baise at 7 km and Vic Fezensac at 8 km. For more places to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.
Bezolles, France: places to visit and attractions
Some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Bezolles in Occitanie.
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!
... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Gers
Map of places to visit near Bezolles
Markets in and near Bezolles
- Vic Fezensac: market Friday all day (8km)
- Condom: market Wednesday all day (15km)
- Eauze: market Thursday all day (21km)
- Lectoure: market Friday (26km)
- Fleurance: market Tuesday all day (26km)
- Mezin: market Sunday (27km)
- Auch: market Thursday & Saturday (28km)
- Plaisance: market Thursday (33km)
- Mirande: market Monday (35km)
- Nerac: market Saturday (35km)
More information about Bezolles, Midi-Pyrenees
Tourist attractions near Bezolles, France
What to do at Bezolles? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Bezolles.
Heritage sites
- Beaumont sur l'Osee pont d'Artigues (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (13km)
- La Romieu Collegiale St Pierre (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (21km)
- Auch cathédrale St Just (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (27km)
- Agen cathédrale St Caprais (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (48km)
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
- Larressingle (14km)
- Montreal-du-Gers (18km)
- Fources (21km)
- Auvillar (52km)
National Monuments
- Gramont Chateau (36km)
Recommended detour towns (fr: plus beau détour)
- Lectoure (25km)
Churches and religious monuments
- Eglise de Sainte Marie (Aubiac) (39km)
- Prieuré de Sainte Marie (Moirax) (41km)
- Eglise de Saint Martin (Layrac) (43km)
- Abbaye de Saint Maurin (Saint-Maurin) (61km)
Remarkable gardens
- Jardin et arboretum de Coursiana (22km)
- Palmeraie du Sarthou (28km)
Protected historical centre (fr: secteur sauvegardé)
(see also historical French towns)
- Nerac (35km)
Amusement park / theme park
- Walibi Aquitaine (39km)
Villages in bloom 4* (fr: ville fleurie)
- Blaziert (16km)
- Ordan-Larroque (18km)
Geography and distances
Geographical Information
Commune: Bezolles
Canton: Valence-sur-Baïse
Arrondissement: Condom
Department: Gers
Region: Midi-Pyrenees
New region: Occitanie
Postcode: 32310
Distance to Bezolles
from Auch (prefecture): 27 km
from Paris: 580 km
from Calais: 800 km
from Nice: 556 km
from Bordeaux: 135 km
from Strasbourg: 777 km
Getting here
For driving distances to Bezolles from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 9 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Beaucaire, Bonas, Justian, Lagardere, Mansencome, Marambat, Mourede, Roques and Rozes.
This page in French: Visiter Bezolles


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Brodie Williams was crowned TS5C's Young Sports Achiever of the Year Award at this year's Somerset Activity & Sports Awards.
19 year old Brodie is part of the Millfield School training programme, the same programme that Olympic medallist and World Champion James Guy undertook, and is coached by former international swimmer Euan Dale.
He has had his most successful year to date, transitioning into the senior ranks of British Swimming. He claimed silver in the 200m Backstroke at the 2018 British Championships in Edinburgh which helped secure him his first call-up to a senior international competition, representing Great Britain at the 2018 European Champions in Glasgow. He reached the semi-finals of both the 100m and 200m Backstroke events and swam as part of the gold medal-winning relay team for the Men's 4x100m Medley.
Alan Gloak, Chairman of TS5C (www.ts5c.org), explained the decision to make Brodie the charity's Young Sports Achiever for 2018: "We have supported Brodie for a few years now and have watched his progression with admiration and pride. He is committed and passionate about his sport, and we have every confidence that he will be a medal winner in his own right for Team GB in the not-too-distant future."
This year's Highly Commended Award to a new TS5C Athlete goes to 16 year old handball player Joe Nelson from Walton. In August he joined the England Handball Futures programme, gaining his first cap at an international tournament in Denmark. He has now moved up to play U19 handball for a team in Stroud that competes regionally. Alan said: "Joe is an inspirational and determined young man, making his mark on a relatively unknown and unfunded sport, despite handball being part of the Olympics."
Two athletes were given Outstanding Achievement Awards: rugby player, Jessica Cooksey from Axbridge, and trampolinist, Corey Walkes from Radstock.
17 year old Jessica has had a phenomenal year. Highlights include being selected in a 12 player squad for England Women U18 sevens for the Rugby Europe U18 Championships, and the U18 squad for a new Home Nations sevens competition. In August, she was selected for England Women U20 tour of Canada playing in two of the three matches. She now plays for Gloucester-Hartpury Women's RFC in the Tyrrells Premiership. Alan Gloak said: "Jess has done amazingly well to be playing at such a level at 17 and we look forward to her receiving full honours."
Corey has also had a fantastic year. After a tough 2016/17 due to injury, 17 year old Corey began his comeback in late 2017, winning his first and second international completions in 2018 in Portugal and The Netherlands. A double Silver at the 26th European Trampoline, Tumbling and DMT Championships held in Azerbaijan in April was followed by him becoming 2018 British Champion in
the 17 – 21 Elite Men's category in Birmingham in September, beating over 500 competitors from 80 clubs. Alan Gloak: "To come back from injury in any sport is tough, but to then go on to become British Champion is simply amazing. One to watch out for at future Olympics! "


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Huawei has been on a roll with the launch of its budget offering, the Honor 6X. In 2017 we have been seeing the trend of having a dual camera module on the smartphone to enhance the smartphone photography experience. We have seen similar offerings from manufacturers like Coolpad, HTC, LG, Apple etc. but Huawei's implementation with the dual camera module with the Honor 6X is interesting. Huawei has tried hard to bring the benefits of two lenses instead of one in a mid-range smartphone with high-end specifications. As a result, they developed the first mid-range smartphone Honor 6X with dual camera.
What's the second camera on Honor 6X for?
The Honor 6X features a primary 12 megapixel Sony IMX386 sensor and the 2MP auxiliary sensor which is purely used to capture depth information. You can adjust the aperture from f/16 to as down as f/0.95 for a very stylistic bokeh effect. Bokeh is where the background blurs and the subject stays in sharp focus; it used to be achievable on only DSLRs.
How do the two cameras on Honor 6X work together?
Both the cameras in the Honor 6X do two different things. Just to recall the Honor 6X front features a 12-megapixel primary camera with Sony IMX386 sensor and the 2MP auxiliary sensor is purely used to capture depth information which can be taken advantage of using the camera's wide aperture mode. The wide aperture mode lets you adjust the aperture from f/16 to as down as f/0.95 for a very stylistic bokeh effect. The secondary camera helps in capturing the depth that allows a blur effect to the image's background digitally. Later the unique imaging algorithm engine integrates the image information captured by the dual lens camera into one image. This combination of two lenses makes the photo more vivid and detailed. Interestingly the phone stores the image's original data that can be used later to change the aperture and points of focus even after capturing the shot.
Does it actually take good photos?
The honor 6X has a solid camera for a budget phone that even does reasonably well in low light and at night. In bright light conditions, the rear camera for honor 6X makes its place as one of the best camera smartphones in budget smartphone segment. Here are a few camera samples captured using the honor 6X do have a look.
Benefits of dual camera over single:
- Photos will be more crisp and clear
- Helps to take Wide aperture shots
- Helps to achieve better depth of field effect and controlled focus in images
- Helps to zoom in the image without compromising the quality


text: BUSINESS Cuoco, Headey land leads for pilots 4:00 AM PST 11/8/2006 by Nellie Andreeva , AP FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Empty Two high-profile broadcast pilots have found their female leads. After an extensive search, Kaley Cuoco has been tapped to star in "The Big Bang Theory," Chuck Lorre's comedy for CBS, while Lena Headey will play the title role in Fox's drama "The Sarah Connor Chronicles," based on the character from the "Terminator" movie franchise."Big Bang," from Warner Bros. TV and writers/executive producers Lorre and Bill Prady, revolves around two brilliant physicists (Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons) and a woman (Cuoco) who shows them how little they know about real life.Cuoco auditioned for the role in the spring but didn't get it as she was much younger than the character, but the studio liked her and cast her in a starring role on another comedy pilot, the untitled Sisters project for ABC.In the original pilot for "Big Bang," the female lead was played by Amanda Walsh. In late May, CBS ordered a new pilot from the project with the role of the woman recast.After several months of searching for an actress to play the part, the character was reworked as a younger woman, and Cuoco was cast. The pilot is slated to shoot in January."Sarah Connor" hails from WBTV and C2, the company of "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines" producers Mario Kassar and Andrew Vajna.Written by Josh Friedman, it takes place after the events depicted in "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" and follows Sarah Connor (Headey), a modern warrior and loving single mom to 15-year-old son John.Linda Hamilton played the character in the first two "Terminator" films.David Nutter is directing the pilot, which is expected to film early next year. He is executive producing with Friedman, Kassar and Vajna.Cuoco is filming Lifetime's original movie "Fat Like Me," in which she stars as an athletic high school junior who goes undercover in a fat suit as part of a documentary film project.Cuoco, best known for her role as Bridget on the ABC sitcom "8 Simple Rules," recently co-starred on WB Network's "Charmed." She is repped by Ro Diamond and Steven Jang at SDB Partners, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment and attorney John Meigs.This past development season, Headey played the title role in CBS' drama pilot "Ultra," about a single city girl who also was a superhero.On the big screen, she recently appeared in "The Brothers Grimm" and "The Cave."Headey, who next stars in the feature "300," is repped by CAA, British agent Michael Duff and manager Tina Thor. FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Nellie Andreeva firstname.lastname@example.com @thr AP email@example.com @thr