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A FITNESS studio is searching for two residents who weigh at least 20 stone each to guide them through a strict 'life-changing' body transformation plan.
Immortal Fitness Studios in Stockton Heath, on London Road, has teamed up with Prepped2Go, on Winwick Street, to stage the free weight loss initiative titled 'Warrington's Biggest Loser' to provide Warrington's premier gym transformation course.
Immortal director Luis Lee, 25, will put the two Warrington residents, a man, and a woman, through a personal training plan, while the healthy restaurant will be responsible for the nutrition.
Luis said: "We want to give something back to the community.
"We need to take interviews as we want to find two people who really deserve it and then we want to help both of them change their life.
"We need to make sure the two individuals are willing to stick to the strict regime in place.
"It is going to be an eight to 12-week transformation.
"It depends on their build, height, body type and structure but they could lose more than five stone.
"It will entail two to four personal training sessions a week and they will be one to one.
"We are confident we will change their life for the better."
Luis also believes he will take a lot from the challenge.
He said: "I have worked with people who have been 17 to 18 stone before but nobody over 20 stone, so it will be a learning curve for me as well.
"They will be looked after in a non-judgmental environment.
"From our perspective, it will be so rewarding to see the changes following the plan.
"It is a really daunting world to get fit, especially in big gyms where it is not a nice environment at times.
"People who are just starting out can be frightened.
"I started in a big gym and did not particularly like how it was."
Luis also revealed how the partnership with Prepped2Go formed before he asked the firm to get on board with his latest initiative.
He added: "I went in one day and tried their food and really liked it.
"After that, we just became good friends and it went from there."
Prepped2Go will be delivering food to the two residents to Immortal's Stockton Heath site each week.
Earlier this year the fitness studio joined forces with The Joshua Tree – a charity which supports families across the region affected by childhood cancer.
Luis took four children from the organization under his wing to offer help with nutrition and training.
Anybody weighing at least 20 stone is invited to get involved in the challenge, regardless of training experience.
To put your name forward or for further information about the transformation plan visit firstname.lastname@example.com.


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New offshore vacancies have been announced open for the taking by PE Global recently. This recruiting company is seeking candidates for the position of Combined Operations - Offshore Installation Manager for an oil drilling company extracting oil from the North Sea based platforms.
Requirements for a successful applicant for this offshore oil rig job will include:
Previous experience:
Interested candidates are welcome to submit their CV's. Let your oil rig employers know you, take first step. The duration of the suggested contract can be expected to make around 9 months total (including both the the offshore time on duty and the onshore leave), the work by shifts. Candidates should be available to attend training before immediate call for offshore duties in the next few weeks.
Job description: GTAW CS & SS Welders are needed to go offshore out of Aberdeen and Norfolk. Good suitable candidate must be able to confirm comprehensive hands on experience in different types of welding and prove his/her aptitude and demonstrate sufficient competence allowing offshore worker to operate successfully offshore in the position of rig welder. Current credentials are regarded as advantage, tha applicant to be considered must be coded in 2' Stainless Steel Pipe as a minimum, those with further codings have advantage. Good applicant is also someone who is physically fit and health & safety conscious. Completion of Offshore Survival, MIST and medical are essential. Please, candidates with previous offshore experience only.
Besides routine requirements for offshore welders that include different welding and metal fabrication responsibilities, the other duties are being assigned often. Sometimes this position is being called offshore fitter/welder, which possibly provides better description of the job. The other duties of offshore welder may include, but are by no means limited to assembling/disassembling metal parts of mechanisms/appliances for purpose of repairing them, assembling, fitting, and welding machinery metal frames, riveting etc. according to specifications, provides barge welding operations. In his operations welder can be assisted by specially designated welder helper, usually from the deck workers in a position of mechanically and electrically apt roustabouts. If hired, either temporarily or permanently, all oil rig workers and employees are expected to be able and to do their best to establish non-conflicting type of the relationship based on a very well motivated desire to cooperate with the other crew members offshore welder gets in touch in course of performing welder's duties aboard offshore platform. Though certain initial offshore industry specific expertise (that would correspond to adequate level of salary/responsibility) is expected, most employers/recruiters do accept job request applications from among the candidates that are capable to display potential to learn things and pick up quickly the skills, essential for to carrying out the duties as described by job description of someone in the position of specialized offshore welder. Availability of VANTAGE number is the must, as well as TWIC card.
At least three people were found missing and more than 20 workers injured after the accident that happened on a floatable mobile oil rig in the territorial waters of Saudi Arabia. According to the Saudi Aramco, the company operating the offshore platform, the incident occurred during the scheduled maintenance of the oil rig, located at the distance of approximately 35 km from the port of Ras al Khafji off the coast of the Persian Gulf. According to the company, the platform was severely damaged and then sank. Most of the victims were slightly injured and were rescued afterwards by the Saudi coast guard. The fate of the three workers, who are the citizens of India and Bangladesh, remains unknown. The search and rescue activities go on. The accident occurred within the boundaries of one of the world's largest oil fields, located in the Gulf of Shaphan. Saudi ARAMCO made a statement, assuring that the incident would not affect the oil production/output, which currently accounts for 1.2 million barrels of crude oil per day. As you can sea, despite continuously improved and enhanced safety measures, working on offshore oil platforms in the high seas under the challenging weather environment continues to remain rather risky. It is exactly the risk factor that largely explains the high salaries paid by oil companies even to the unskilled and low end entry level job performers in this highly lucrative industry.
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Offshore Medic is another great entry level job that allows greenhands put their foot in the door of oil and gas industry without actually having any prior experience of onsite work. There are vacancies for medics in the offshore industry that open now and then, and they are worth being monitored for the taking. Medic's are well-paid jobs, and the salary there depends largely not only on the education and experience of the applicant, but also on the scope of the offshore responsibilities to be dealt with by this or that specific medic/offshore nurse. Medical personnel is constantly needed by different companies to fill the vacancies of: 1) Medic / nurse on various offshore vessels and drilling rigs 2) Medics / Safety Officers with other medical and administrative functions assigned.
Brent rose to $US 112.34 per barrel, WTI is trading above $US 100 a second straight session. Oil prices rose on Monday morning after the reduction in U.S. inventories to a minimum in September, reports Bloomberg.
The futures price of Brent crude oil for February on London's ICE Futures exchange rose to 8:45 GMT, at $US 0.18 (0.16%) - up to $US 112.34 per barrel. By the end of trading on Friday contracts rose $US 0.2 - $US 112.18 to a barrel.
February futures price for WTI crude oil in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) at this time increased by $US 0.05 (0.05%) - up to $US 100.37 per barrel. At the previous auction contract for WTI rose in price by $US 0.77 - to $US 100.32 per barrel. In December contract rose by 8.1%.
U.S. crude stocks fell the week before the fourth week in a row - by 4.73 million barrels to 367.6 million barrels, according to the Ministry of Energy of the country, released on Friday. Analysts polled by Bloomberg, expected decline in reserves of 2.65 million barrels.
Gasoline inventories fell by 614 thousand barrels and distillates - by 1.85 million barrels. "Some WTI supported prices were better than the Energy expected data,- said a senior analyst at CMC Markets Ric Spooner. - There is potential for further price increases if the market will get a new piece of positive news. Economic statistical data from the United States in the coming weeks may be higher than expected."
Brent cheaper on the results of 2014 to an average of $US 105 per barrel amid rising production in the U.S. and the risk of supply disruptions from the Middle East and North Africa, waiting seven experts whose predictions for the outgoing year proved most accurate. Brent average price in 2013 was $US 108.7 per barrel in 2012 - $US 111.7 per barrel.
Individual smaller companies often act in their own interest rather in the interests of the whole group comprised by the big corporations. All companies normally have different interests that conflict with each other resulting in strong competition while at the same time making it quite natural that both salaries within this group and wuality of products remain steadily high. Take, for example, the Fortune 500 top 3 companies: General Motors, Ford, and Exxon Mobil. GM seeks the best solutions for the corporation itself, not for the whole of the Fortune 500. GM would prefer oil and gas prices fall as low as possible thus getting its production costs reduced so that the corporation's cars would sell in bigger numbers and to the wider audience. But from the other hand low prices for oil and gas prices would hit Exxon Mobil's income calling for increasing oil production while sustaining direct losses in income because of cheaper prices. Exxon would, of course, prefer oil and gas price soar. Depending on what happens there should be either bigger or lower need for oil rig workers doing all types of oil rig jobs.

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25 survivors from Nigeria return home
Pretoria – The 25 South Africans who were injured when a building at the Synagogue Church of all Nations in Nigeria collapsed, have arrived in the country.
The Inter-Ministerial Task Team on the Nigeria tragedy, led by Minister in the Presidency and Chairperson of the task team, Jeff Radebe, received the 25 patients, including three children, at the Swartkop Air Force Base in Pretoria on Monday.
"All South Africans injured in Nigeria when the building collapsed have been brought back home except for one who decided to go back to Synagogue Church of all Nations," said Minister Radebe.
He said they have identified all South Africans, 84 deceased, 25 returned home and one remained in Lagos.
He said the evacuation was the biggest that South Africa embarked on since the dawn of democracy.
The most serious patients were brought out of the plane on stretchers first and taken to ambulances from the Gauteng Emergency Services, which transported the injured to the Steve Biko Hospital for assessment.
All the patients will be admitted and assessed prior to being transferred to the hospital of their choice or discharged according to their condition.
Families of the survivors are waiting for their loved ones' arrival at the hospital. Social workers will also be there to council the injured and their families.
Among those who returned home are two children who have lost their parents as a result of the incident.
He said one patient on board had Kidney complications and was receiving dialysis. Another patient had developed Gangrene and might need to have their toes amputated.
Minister Radebe appealed to the media to respect the privacy of the injured.
The minister also thanked all those who assisted in bringing the injured back home.
"This is the most difficult situation we are experiencing now. As the South African government, we are keenly awaiting for the investigation to be conducted," Minister Radebe said.
He said the South African Assessment team in Lagos was continuing with the work of finalising the process of repatriation of deceased South African citizens.
Minister Radebe has requested families of South Africans who are not yet unaccounted for to contact the information line: 012 351 1000. – SAnews.gov.za


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1960 Kansas City Football Founding Year Hoodie
The Story
In 1960, a 26-year-old Texan, frustrated by his unsuccessful attempts to gain a pro football franchise in the National Football League, embarked on an alternate course that was to drastically change the face of pro football forever. The young man was Lamar Hunt, who founded the American Football League that season and served as the league's first president when its eight new teams began play in 1960.
Made to be incredibly soft, we crafted these bad boys from a plush poly-cotton blend, including a soft-as-butter "sponge" fleece lining - making it perfect for your commute from bar to couch on those crisp fall Sundays. We finished it off with all the details of a classic hoodie: ribbed cuffs and waistband, kangaroo hand pocket, and white chord drawstring. It's sure to quickly become your go-to essential.
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Primary References
Allan Combs & Mark Holland.Synchronicity: science, myth and the trickster. (New York: Marlowe & Company, 1989, 2nd Ed.)
F. David Peat. Synchronicity: the bridge between matter and mind. (New York: Bantam, 1987)
Jean Shenoda Bolen. The tao of psychology: synchronicity and the self. (New York: Harper & Row, 2004 25th anniversary edition) [online, abridged sample]
Victor Mansfield. Synchronicity, science, and soul-making. (Chicago: Open Court, 1995)
Other References
Charlene Belitz & Meg Lundstrom. The power of flow. (New York: Harmony Books, 1997)
Allan Combs & Mark Holland. Synchronicity: through the eyes of science, myth and the trickster. (New York: Marlowe & Company, 2001, 3nd Ed.)*
Phil Cousineau. Soul moments. (Berkeley, CA: Canari Press, 1997)
Joseph Jaworrski. Synchronicity: the inner path of leadership. (San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 1996)
C. G. Jung & Roderick Main (Ed.). Jung on synchronicity and the paranormal. (Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press, 1997)
David Richo. Unexpected miracles. (New York: Crossroad Publishing, 1998)
Mark Thurston. Synchronicity as spiritual guidance. (Virginia Beach, VA: A.R.E. Press, 1997)


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So the Summer has come to an end, and I can't say that I am completely sad about it. Nor can I complain. This Summer I got a chance to go on a trip that, just a few years ago, I could only dream of. I got to tour the South of France, and Rome! Um what? I've only been working since the age of sixteen and mothering for an equal amount of time, of course. I definitely needed this trip for the experience, to soul search, change of scenery, and of course, inspiration.
Where exactly did this trip take me?
Back in July I spent ten days on my mini split vacation in Europe. First half, The French Riviera Nice, France, Monaco, Monte-Carlo and Cannes to be exact and the second half Rome, Italy. This trip came at the very last minute for me. Both places were as beautiful as you would imagine. Every step was picturesque, I really didn't have to try.
France was very alive. There was always a lot going on, cozy little restaurants everywhere I turned. Everyone there was so laid back, and took their time with everything. It was so refreshing to see and be in that type of atmosphere. Here, in America we have this constant need to be busy.
As far as fashion, I kept it very minimal as. July is on of the hottest months in Nice, so there was no need to overdue it. There's a certain, special type of elegance that the French exude. Classic and easy. Neutral and relaxed. Something that I truly admire, and adopt when it comes to how I dress. When I was preparing for this trip, I had two piece sets in mind, linens, whites, plaids and of course my trusty baker boy hat and straw bucket.
I came with a baby straw and, while at Cours Saleya (the flea market there) I fell in LOVE with a bigger and better quality version (pictured below) of the bag I came with. Handmade with love and it just cost me 20 euros, and really made my day! It's the little things ..
Going out there, I had so every intention to take loads of fashion looks. But, talk about technical difficulties, the camera on my Iphone 8 Plus started to only take blurred photos. This left me only able to to take selfies or photos with filters. I was pretty upset, but got over it quickly and remembered where tf I was! There was already so much to take in… plus I knew it wouldn't be my last time visiting a beautiful Country. Next time, I will be more than covered with the right equipment.
So, my apologies for the lack of outfit looks …
If you know me personally, then you know that I have this love for the Italian culture. The people, the Pasta, the Wine …. the beautiful buildings and history … did I say the wine? 🙂 lol. Years ago, I watched Eat. Pray. Love with Julia Roberts, and she traveled the world to many different countries. But the one that really left an impression on me was Italy. It was the way the director put the film together, and how he portrayed the people, and culture there in such a warm light. In just a short time of being there, the people she met and stayed with out there quickly became her little family.
The second I got off of the plane and into our car to the hotel … I knew immediately that it would be exactly as I imagined it would be. I fell even more in love! The abandoned, yet old charming buildings, the graffiti, the little cozy restaurants .. it reminded me a bit of home, in a way. I don't want to ruin it, if you haven't seen it, but you should definitely see it if you're interested in traveling.
Hotel Locarno
When I say I feel like I belong in Italy … I really feel that way. It was a feeling I couldn't explain …
Oh, and it was HOT out there … very humid. So I did a lot of washing my face in between outings. Some of my fave products here. They kept me feeling refreshed.


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English plus. Learning another language is difficult for most people, no matter their native tongue or country. Us 'Muricans rate historically low on the scale of bi- or plurilingualism, probably in part due to our geography and 'melting pot' style of language transition. Multitudinous efforts have been undertaken to make English the official language of the land, however its status remains merely de facto. More and more government documents, including ballots, are being translated into other languages, especially Spanish, and this trend will most likely continue with greater globalization. As an example of globalization close to home, this election cycle Puerto Rico voiced their opinion yet again on becoming the 51st state of our union, with a majority favoring annexation. If this happens, the language debate will take center stage, as Spanish and English share the official language designation in the now commonwealth, and most "Boricuas" do not speak English well. That, combined with the recent announcement by Spanish-language media conglomerate Univision of their intention to create an English-language version of their broadcasts to serve the needs of the fast-growing segment of Hispanics who are English dominant, testifies to the growing interconnectedness of languages in our country. You lose nothing by spending some time familiarizing yourself with or learning to speak another language. In fact, recent studies have shown that people who are bilingual are smarter, better leaders and make decisions more effectively, aside from reducing the chances for dementia in the winter of life. Or in the words of Charlemagne, "to have another language is to possess a second soul." Meredith Moon, Copyeditor/Translator
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Three Summers
Robert Sheehan, Rebecca Breeds, Michael Caton, Magda Szubanski
FilmInk rates movies out of $20 — the score indicates the amount we believe a ticket to the movie to be worth
…uses the microcosm of a WA folk festival to pick at the scabs of Australia's political climate…
In Ben Elton's second film as director, the writer and comedian uses the microcosm of a WA folk festival to pick at the scabs of Australia's political climate both past and present. Elton has always been known for his politics, so his desire to sink his teeth into something like this is not surprising. What is surprising is how he wraps up the political back and forth in the form of a romantic comedy which sees overly serious theremin player, Roland (Robert Sheehan) and down to earth fiddle player Keevey (Rebecca Breeds) pretend they don't fancy each other over three years.
Without this 'will they? won't they?' as the main thrust of the film, Three Summers could come across a little overwrought and perhaps even on-the-nose. That said, the film's backdrop is a smart choice on Elton's part; allowing characters of differing POVs to rub shoulders, without it feeling like they've been crowbarred into the scenario.
There's Michael Caton as a disgruntled grandfather who grew up as a displaced child immigrant, whilst Carlton Pell plays an aboriginal elder, whose gentle joshing of his white audience hides painful truths. Elsewhere, Three Summers casts its light on immigration and asylum seekers. All of which – including our romantic leads – is brought together by the sublime Magda Szubanski as local radio DJ Queenie, who would rather everyone just saw eye to eye.
There have been other comedies that have tackled Australia's attitude to race relations and Three Summers certainly isn't as acerbic as Cronulla Riot based comedy, Down Under. However, whilst it doesn't go for the jugular, it still makes its observations just as pointedly with its softly softly approach. And when all is said and done, it's still an extremely enjoyable movie that holds some good old-fashioned belly laughs. It may not change the world overnight, but its determination to raise conversation is to be commended.


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Social platforms Twitter and Foursquare have announce they will be teaming up in a business deal that aims to boost location data and put more people and tweet 'check-ins' on the digital map.
Foursquare claim to have the worlds 'most accurate place database' and assure consumers that very specific locations will be included to enhance tweets and posts on Twitter. Generic locations e.g. London, will soon be a thing of the past. Using data it has gleaned from 7 billion check-ins covering 65 million places Foursquare is now in a good position to work with Twitter. It is different to other start-ups because its data contains insights and links to users preferences and personal choices. It can generate personalized recommendations instead of just facts.
Businesses increasingly need full, detailed and up-to-date information in order to succeed. Accuracy is the key and Foursquare are developing and enhancing Twitter with this is mind. For large businesses with numerous locations this pairing will mean they can be more location-relevant with information and offers, appealing to certain customers more specifically. For example, if you tweet about a lunch meeting somewhere (work or pleasure) it may be the perfect opportunity for a company to tweet you back an offer or sale they are holding in a nearby location. This is something you probably would have had no idea about had it not been for the accuracy of your location data powered by Foursquare, which triggered this response.
Foursquare is competing with Facebook with its location data; last year Instagram switched from using Foursquare to using Facebook. There is little doubt that working with Twitter will improve its statue and reputation in the market. Foursquare will benefit from working with Twitter in expanding and extending their reach as a provider of business data for third-party apps. Pinterest, Vine, Uber, and Google Waze are already working with Foursquare and Twitter will now become another feature in their repertoire.
This move follows a recent struggle by Foursquare to keep a strong identity in the market. Last year it split its app into two. The new 'Swarm' app was set up for checking-in and sharing your location with friends and family. The existing Foursquare became an app with the sole purpose of recommending restaurants, bars, theatres and other establishments based on individual preferences and current location of course. This recent move demonstrates the strength of Foursquare in the market, it must be powerful enough for a giant like Twitter to want to pay for access to it.
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Coming soon! We're working with @foursquare so you can tag specific locations in Tweets: https://t.co/MwlLz5Pfvq pic.twitter.com/jATzXvbuV6
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text: Tecma served as the Prime Consultantproviding Phase III construction engineering services for this $25 Million contract, which was completed in the Spring of 2014. Advance work included installation of temporary HMA pavement, drainage work, tree removal, and construction of detention/retention basins. Mainline work included removal and replacement of the IL 21 bridge over Bull Creek, the construction of several retaining walls, box culvert installation, construction of a new pedestrian underpass, two miles of pavement reconstruction, detention/retention basin construction including installation of wetland sod, water main work, sanitary sewer work, a new closed drainage system, and new traffic signals/lighting. Through their work on the IL 21 project, Tecma staff developed strong, professional working relationships with key project stakeholders including the various IDOT Bureaus, the Lake County Stormwater Management Commission, the Soil & Water Conservation District of Lake County, the LCDOT, the Lake County Forest Preserve District, the Village of Libertyville, Libertyville Township, and area residents/business owners/schools. Tecma personnel successfully managed project specific challenges on this contract including extensive coordination with private utility companies (including North Shore Gas, ComEd, Comcast, and AT&T), extensive coordination with the LCFPD for the construction of a new pedestrian underpass, maintaining safe access for numerous businesses/private residences during the staged construction of both IL 21 and IL 137, and providing remediation for poor soil conditions.


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At Quantum Recruiters we focus intently on providing talent to leading employers throughout the Pacific Northwest. Serving the Western United States for nearly four decades, our client has developed a strong reputation building structures, heavy processing equipment and material handling systems. We are excited to be adding to our staff of skilled Welders and Fabricators.
If you have MIG, hard wire & flux core welding/fabrication experience, advanced knowledge of fabrication practices as well as AWS welding symbols, possess a strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to work well in a fast paced environment, and want to join a team focused production environment, we would like to meet you.
We offer a premier fabrication environment, no travel required, and a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package!
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Stop any kind of Safari hunting in Africa
Killing these wild animals for a so-called "sport" does not help and give benefits anyone
Killing these wild animals for a so-called "sport" does not help and give benefits anyone
The current UK government is about to send us into a third dip of recession whilst attacking the poor and small
Please follow this cause for a state funeral for Drummer Lee Rigby
IF YOU HAVE NO CONFIDENCE IN OUR GOVERNMENT PLEASE SIGN! SINN FÉIN PARTY President Gerry Adams today published a motion
Please sign this petition to try and stop the Government/Local Council from making unfair charges for vacant bedrooms
NY Gov Andrew Cuomo is considering lifting the ban on fracking in New York – this must not happen!
Because they are responsible for DWP assessments
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I have my photo of Hugo all ready to submit under the 'best friends' category in your photo carnival :)
Sure you may use his photo in your 'treasures' section.... Hugo says, "We like being famous!"
Did you like the old picture of Hugo with his paw up to the camera better than this PPP pen pic (for my ads)?
I thought PPP might appreciate the new one! Okay, now I have to go read your ads to see what the inspiration was...
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Black comedies don't get much darker and sharper than "Hir." It's like a double-sided shard of obsidian, slicing through both liberal pieties and old-fashioned notions about gender as it flays a California family that is unhappy in its own very distinctive way, in its own very messy living room.
Being presented in a superlative production as the final summer show at Shakespeare & Company, "Hir" is by Taylor Mac, a writer and performing artist who explodes convention, blurs genres and defies categorization. Mac, whose preferred gender pronoun is "judy," wrote a sequel to "Titus Andronicus" that is headed for Broadway with Nathan Lane and Andrea Martin, won a MacArthur "Genius" grant, has had plays including the 4-year-old "Hir" produced hundreds of times around the world and once performed a 24-hour concert featuring music from every decade between 1776 and 2016.
For "Hir," Mac sets the wars over gender identity and expression right smack in the middle of a contemporary California family – two parents and two late-adolescent offspring who live in a working-class development, built over a former landfill, that is full of starter homes from which few of the residents were ever able to upsize. They're on a dump, and their house looks like a dump, because the mother (Shakespeare & Company veteran Elizabeth Aspenlieder) has given up on most forms of domesticity. Since her husband – a former plumber, he was abusive physically, verbally and emotionally – had a stroke, she has refused to use cupboards, drawers, shelves or anything else designed to keep the stuff of a house in its place. The sight of the living room and kitchen, mounded with laundry and dishes overflowing, greets the audience and brings murmurs of disbelief as they file in; some also applaud at the end of intermission, when the stage crew finishes cleaning it up for the second act. (The set, and presumably the clutter, are by Carolyn Mraz.)
As the play starts, the father (John Hadden, a Shakespeare & Company founding member) is in a nightgown, outlines of diaper visible beneath, crude makeup smearing his face and a multicolored fright wig on his head. He comprehends fine but speaks minimally, sleeps in a box in the living room and receives a water blast from a spray bottle his wife keeps holstered at her waist for when she's displeased with him. To further her revenge-emasculation of him, she doses estrogen into the a whirred-up glop of his other medications that he drinks several times a day. With the former beast tamed, she concentrates on her youngest, a 17-year-old named Maxine at birth who is largely transitioned to the "trans-masculine" Max (Jack Doyle) and longs to escape to a queer commune he's read about online.
Into this maelstrom walks the family's flabbergasted first-born, Isaac (Adam Huff), who's about 21 and was booted from the Marines for a drug habit after a few years spent collecting body parts and corpses of his fellow soldiers. Not strong communicators over long distances, the family makes up for it with ferocious face-to-face arguments, staged by director Alice Reagan with an ear for Mac's rhythms and an eye for patterns among the chaos.
The only way to get through material this heavy and lines so abundant is to propel them with speed and loft; the cruelties and ultimate devastation would be unbearable if given full weight by dramatic delivery. Though the cast is uniformly excellent, Aspenlieder shines brightest among otherwise equals with a comedic acumen that has never been better, which in Aspenlieder's case is really saying something. Doyle is sympathetic and still a bit of a moody, bratty teen as Max, Huff excels as the seemingly most "normal" of the bunch, still irreparably warped by his family, and Hadden's control as the stroke-addled father is masterful, never turning a man who at first seems a caricature into a living cartoon.
For viewers who find humor in expertly performed domestic horror and hot-button contemporary issues, "Hir" is a blisteringly funny, smart and even important work. That's about two-thirds of the theater audiences I know. The other third is well warned to stay away.
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When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Bernstein Theatre, Shakespeare & Company, 70 Kemble St., Lenox, Mass.
Running time: One hour, 45 minutes; one intermission
Continues: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; through Oct. 7
Tickets: $30 to $65
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The Trafford & Hulme Branch Pub of the Season for Winter 2013/14 is The Wharf situated in the Castlefield area of Manchester.
The City Centre is fortunate in being able to boast a number of top quality real ale outlets with some notable ones located around the perimeter of Castlefield.
However, for a long time, a foray down into the actual Castlefield basin was a rather unrewarding experience for the cask ale drinker. Thankfully, that situation changed in July 2012 with the arrival of The Wharf.
Huge credit should be given to owners, the Brunning & Price Group, for taking on a derelict and somewhat uninspiring building and turning it into a real feature of the area (the building was purpose built in 1998 to house the Jackson's Wharf pub which closed in 2005).
The Wharf consists of two floors, the top level is set up to provide a more formal dining experience whilst the ground floor, with its various little alcoves and cosy corners, offers the customer that "proper pub" feeling.
B&P are a company who take cask ale seriously, preferring to use smaller independent breweries as well as encouraging those local to their pubs and it's a philosophy that can be clearly seen in operation at The Wharf.
Entering the pub from the large outside terrace you are immediately welcomed by the sight of a long bar boasting a total of 12 handpumps, double the quantity from when it first opened. The beers on offer are always varied and interesting and include their very own house beer "Brunning & Price Original Bitter" brewed locally by Heywood's Phoenix Brewery.
The friendly and knowledgeable staff led by Manager Siobhan Youngs included, until recently, Deputy Manager and cask ale enthusiast Dave Green leading the cellar team. With Dave now installed as Manager of B&P's newest pub, Worsley Old Hall, the task of ensuring that his excellent work continues has fallen to his successor Chris Beswick. Chris assures us that he will be looking to build upon The Wharf's growing reputation for providing quality real ale.
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Saturday night saw the 16th Annual Rabbie Burns Night organised by St James Presbyterian Church, and it was every bit as good as the previous 15. Better in fact!
To start the procedings, the piper led the procession around the room to the strains of "Scotland the Brave".....
.... closely followed by the haggis bearer. It's a very serious business, haggis bearing.
The haggis was ceremonially sliced open as the piper recited Burns' poem "Ode to a Haggis", and we raised our glasses to toast the haggis and the Scottish Bard (apple juice.... none of the hard stuff, this is a church event!).
Then, before the dinner, The Selkirk Grace:
And some wad eat that want it;
But we hae meat, and we can eat,
Sae let the Lord be thankit.
Dinner was the traditional feast of roast beef, mashed tatties, peas, champit neeps, coleslaw, haggis, horseradish sauce and gravy... followed by assorted pies and Scottish shortbread.... all local produce prepared by the church ladies. Scrumptious!
And after the dishes are cleared away, it's time for the entertainment. A children's choir, Highland dancers, readings of Burns' poetry, a singalong of Scottish songs, and a wonderful soprano soloist.
And, of course, Scottish Country Dancers. We danced a strathspey, "The Rakes of Glasgow"......
..... and then a costume change for a reel, "Corn Rigs".
And we'll be doing it all again this time next year when we celebrate Rabbie's 252nd birthday! Wouldn't you like to join us? We'll save you a seat.


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Giving a Hula-Hoop Workout a Whirl
In Kentucky, hoop dreams usually revolve around basketball, but when Rhonda Miller and her students get together, there isn't a net or a free-throw line to be found.
Miller, 28, of New Albany, Ind., teaches a kind of hooping that is one part rhythmic gymnastics and one part good, old-fashioned backyard child's play.
"I think the first appeal is the fun, but then after you start hooping, you start sweating," Miller said. "It's really good for your core area."
Miller, an art therapist by day, picked up hooping from a friend about 2 1/2 years ago and watched videos on YouTube for about six months to perfect her skills.
I "just became really addicted to it because it's really fun," she said. "You just gain this sense of accomplishment when you learn how to do a new trick, and so that kind of keeps you motivated."
Since then, she's met other hoopers in the area and has been teaching classes in Louisville and in Southern Indiana.
Hooping is grabbing attention nationally. Photographers even captured first lady Michelle Obama hooping at a healthy kids fair on the South Lawn of the White House in October.
There also are books and DVDs, such as "Hooping: A Revolutionary Fitness Program" (Workman Publishing, $15.95). That recent book-and-DVD combo features Christabel Zamor, whose version of hooping is called the HoopGirl Workout.
"We're continuing to struggle to keep up with the incredible number of orders and inquiries coming in, so it's been very successful," said Zamor, whose HoopGirl Inc. is based in the San Francisco Bay area.
Zamor has offered hooping classes since 2001. She also has six DVDs out and offers teacher training nationally and internationally.
People are attracted to hooping because "it doesn't feel like a workout in the sense that you don't have to dread doing it or sort of force yourself to go elsewhere to a gym," she said. "You can do it at home. You can do it in your yard. You can do it anywhere you like, so it's very mobile."
Also, "when you're hooping, it feels more like you're playing and enjoying yourself, and then losing weight is this wonderful, happy side effect," she said.
There also is a nostalgia factor to hooping, also known as hoop dance. Baby boomers "have fond memories of being able to hoop as a child," Zamor said.
But some things have changed. For example, Miller is among those who make their own hoops. "I think people are surprised when they try the handmade hoops how much easier they are compared to the store-bought ones," she said. "Some of the hoops that I make have water in them just to give them more weight, and you can purchase different types of tubes, like different weights of tubes."
Kat Rooks, 30, of Louisville, who's studied under Miller and other local teachers, said hooping is a chance to "not take yourself so seriously."


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Sneak Peek actress Jessica Chastain ("Molly's Game") in the Winter 2018 issue of "Citizen K" magazine', wearing Prada, Piaget, Fendi, Lanvin and a whole lot more, photographed by Frederic Auerbach:
"I've actually been given a great gift," said Chastain. "When I walk into an audition with a director, I'm carrying no baggage. They haven't seen me in anything, even though I've done nine films.
"There is this immediate connection, this intimacy when you're acting because there's no room to be polite or shy. Also, as an actor I get to connect with women I've never met before.
"People were confused by me, and at first I was auditioning a lot for the crazy characters or the victim, someone who'd been attacked.
"Which is great, because usually those are the best acting roles.
"I have a feeling that very soon I'm going to fail very, very big. I'm going to try something and everybody's going to be like, 'What was she thinking?'"
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Dar es salaam
Located in the east coast of Tanzania, Dar es salaam is Tanzania's most prominent city in arts, fashion, media, music, film and television. It is also a Tanzania's leading financial centre with the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) being the country's first and most important stock exchange market (wikipedia). The name means "Heaven of peace". Dar es Salaam is the economic drive of the country. The city accommodates over 4.3million inhabitants and it is composed of three municipalities being Kinondoni, Ilala and Temeke. The city hosts many touristic destinations with a lot of connections within and towards the country. Dar es salaams best getaways are comprised of the sea life, luxury hotels and night life. Dar es salaam is a good gateway to the island of Zanzibar and other coastal regions of Tanzania. It takes 8 to 10 hours to travel to Kilimanjaro or Arusha by the intercity buses. You may want to visit the essentials page to learn about public transport in the city.
Tanzania Appointments accommodations in Dar es Salaam are comfortable with a single and double or twin room capacity. They are all located in quiet places where it makes it easier to relax after a long working day. Our main accommodation will be in Mbezi beach Dar es Salaam. We do have possibility for excess housing in case our Mbezi houses are fully occupied.
To arrive in our Dar es salaam destination you are advised to land at the Dar es salaam (Mwalimu Nyerere) International Airport (DIA) where our designated shuttle will carry you to your home in Mbezi Beach (or Mbezi).
Situated at the north eastern Tanzania, Kilimanjaro region is one of the popular regions in Tanzania. It is a home for the roof of Africa - Mount Kilimajaro which can be seen in most parts of the region. Kilimanjaro hosts many tourists who come for the purpose of climbing the mountain and explore the natural features around. The surroundings and communities are rather poor with some hidden germs which can provide a good lodging in silence and freshness of air. The main municipality is called Moshi. Kilimanjaro resides about 2 million inhabitants to date. In addition to other Tanzanian locations, the region is bordered to the north by the neighbouring country Kenya and to the west by the Arusha Region. This makes the movement in all those location easier. Many climbers of the mountain also take time to visit the national parks in Arusha.
Tanzania Appointments own Kilema paradise Lodge will host most of our incoming interns and researchers in Kilimanjaro. The residence is located in a great vicinity of the Mount Kilimanjaro in Kilema village which is closer to the Marangu gate - a starting point to climbing the Mount Kilimanjaro. The lodge can accommodate up to 20 persons at a time. Interns can stay in self-contained rooms (2 shared) or ordinary rooms with shared bathroom and living room. Maximum room capacity is 2 persons. It is possible to see the Mount Kilimanjaro from a large balcony of the lodge each morning and evening and whenever the sky is cleared up.
To arrive in our Kilimanjaro destination you are advised to land at the Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) where our designated shuttle will carry you to Kilema paradise; your home away from home.


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Aldo van Eyck Orphanage Amsterdam building and playgrounds
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In 1954 there were about 300 playgrounds in Amsterdam designed by Aldo van Eyck (1918-1999) which gave him the opportunity to start the making of one of the most important buildings in modern architectural history: the orphanage in Amsterdam (1955-1960). Every detail, material, colour of this highlight with several pavilions, picturesque domes and ingeniously connected patios is to be found in a new richly illustrated book. Already before it was finished the architects Buckminster Fuller, Louis Kahn and others visited this masterpiece and wrote about it in a lyrical way.


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The Domaine was founded by Mathieu Jaume in 1826. Alain Jaume now runs the Domaine with the help of his two sons Sébastien and Christophe. The estate is located in the commune of Orange and consists of 75 hectares. It covers four different appellations: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Côtes-du-Rhône Villages, Côtes-du-Rhône and Lirac. As of 2012 the estate is certified organic. "Grand Veneur is one of the most brilliant estates in Chateauneuf du Pape as well as the force behind the negociant wines sold under the Alain Jaume label. Virtually everything they produce has merit. I can't say enough about the job Alain Jaume's two sons, Sebastian and Christophe, have done with this estate. The impeccable attention to detail in the vineyards, the meticulous vinification, and the careful bottling benefit every consumer." Robert Parker


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Local businesses rock! Let my guest editorialist give you a bunch of fair and balanced reasons to love locally owned businesses and hate big chain stores. And since I get most of my ad revenue from local businesses, this is entirely predictable.
Kevan Kavanaugh's commentaries can be heard regularly on AM 970 WMAY.
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5 Pianists Who Are Also Political Activists
I've been a political activist nearly all my adult life. I'm 61 now and have enough knowledge of piano and music composition to know that I could learn to play and even compose, if I applied myself fully. My father was a piano player and so is my current love. From them (and others) I've learned that to be really good, you have to play and compose with passion. To be great, you must translate your feelings through your fingers. Your fingers become tools for emotional expression.
Color is the keyboard, the eyes are the harmonies, the soul is the piano with many strings. The artist is the hand that plays, touching one key or another, to cause vibrations in the soul.— Wassily Kandinsky, Russian artist
I am not alone in my desire to translate political passion into music. How many masters have done just that? How many of those riffs that we hear at concerts came from the fingers of masters playing what they heard or felt around them? How many translated their dreams into sounds? How many took the themes of nature and played them through their hands? How many constructed their soundtracks to reflect revolutions? Here are five political activists who were/are also pianists.
Political Activist Pianists & Keyboarders
- Ron Kovic
- Fela Kuti
- Serj Tankian
- Margie Adam
- Ben Treuhaft
1. Ron Kovic
Ron Kovic was an anti-war peace activist in the '70s who was paralyzed in Vietnam. From his wheelchair, he led the veterans anti-war movement in the United States and was arrested 12 times. He now lives peacefully at home in Redondo Beach, California, writing, painting, and playing piano.
No one will ever again be my enemy, no matter how hard they try to frighten and intimidate me. No government will ever teach me to hate another human being.— Ron Kovic
2. Fela Kuti
Fela Kuti was a Nigerian civil rights activist, who pioneered Afrobeat music in the '60s and '70s. He was repeatedly arrested and beaten for writing lyrics that criticized the Nigerian government.
To be spiritual is not by praying and going to church. Spiritualism is the understanding of the universe, so that it can be a better place to live in.— Fela Kuti
3. Serj Tankian
Serj Tankian is an Armenian activist based in the United States and the lead singer and keyboardist for System of a Down––founded in 1994, before he went solo. He is known for protesting terrorism in all of its forms, including the Armenian genocide.
Pretending that we live doesn't make us alive.— Serj Tankian
4. Margie Adam
Margie Adam is a feminist activist, well known for her life-long involvement in progressive issues, who pioneered a special brand of pop-jazz piano solo music. Margie said, "Avalon is for those of us who continue to believe in the possibility of compassion and justice and who cup this flame with our hearts and hands."
Letting others define us kept us apart
now that we're together, let us begin demanding the things
that give us the wings to fly – to fly – to fly— Margie Adam, "Sweet Friend of Mine"
5. Ben Treuhaft
Ben Treuhaft, son of the Mitford sisters, is a piano tuner and player who defied the embargo against Cuba in the 1990s. After exposure to the musical talents of young Cubans, he organized secret shipments of used pianos from the U.S. to Cuba.
I've been running my `Send a Piana to Havana' programme for 18 months now and taken 35 pianos and $3,500-worth of parts, mostly bass strings, from the States to Cuba. Whether people want to play Beethoven or boogie, I don't mind. As a piano nut, I just want them to have the chance to learn and to enjoy playing.— Ben Truehaft
Music Connects Us to Others
The other morning, at a church service, I started wondering what it would be like to just sit down at the piano every day and play. Just play. Just let my fingers roam over the keys until I find sounds that intrigue me and then capture them and move around them and come back to capture them again and let them go. Then find them again in lower notes, until the upper notes get jealous and snatch them back, creating, for a moment, a tug of war between upper and lower. My fingers would play as the sound expands, forming a framework on which to create more.
I wondered, what would it be like to learn the moves of masters, to train my fingers to expand their skills, so that I could play in front of others and connect them to their feelings? I wondered if, at the piano, I could listen for the feeling of a crowd at its center, create that as a main theme, then look for those not tuned in yet and play to them on the side, to pull them in closer to the group, until they felt like they belonged. (I wonder if that would work with activists?)
I imagine my piece starting out disjointed. The crowd would slowly find its center as I would mine. As my hands mimic the crowd on the keys, and as I blend the outliers into the theme, my music could be a healing force, even as the music would not really be mine when I play the feelings of others, but would be ours together.
What would it be like to find my feelings and play them out with my hands? My hands and the piano could be my voice. Just as I sometimes hear intriguing and wonderful sounds come from my throat when I sing bird songs, I imagine magical sounds coming from my fingers when I let them play feelings. Could I play the sounds of street vendors? Of picketers chanting? Of birds singing?
How Not To Write Musical Compositions
The first composition I ever wrote was for a music theory class. I wrote it mechanically, analytically, in response to the lesson formulas and with reluctance, my voice inside crying, "This is not how you write music!" I tried it once again, years later, and that was better, but still not what I was reaching for.
If I had a piano and the time, money, and privacy, I would just let my fingers play what I hear, losing myself in the sounds and the feelings of the life around me as it flows through the keys. I would play my activism to the masses.
The only trouble with becoming a political activist pianist, like the exemplars above, is that a piano is hard to move. My form of activism requires travelling, especially to third world countries, and living overseas for a few years (like with the Peace Corps).
Luckily, those of us with good imaginations can gain satisfaction from knowing that political activist piano players do exist and, if we really wanted to, we could be one of them . . . but maybe I'll be a drummer, instead.
Examples of Extremely Passionate Compositions That Connect Us to Nature.
Dame Joan Sutherland, in an interview on YouTube before she died in 2010, said that she learned how to sing trills by copying the sounds of birds in her backyard. In the video above you can hear some of those trills and high notes.
And lastly, a pianist using his skills for activism—to connect with people and make the world a better, more compassionate place.
Your Experience
Have you ever tried playing with passion?
Questions & Answers
I knew a lady in Sowerby bridge Yorkshire that played piano with a passion. Was it you? it is years back and you do look very similar to the lady in question. Sorry if I am wrong.
I played the piano for years and thoroughly enjoyed it. I am teaching a couple of my kids beginning piano lessons. It is such a wonderful skill to learn. Sounds like you definitely have the key (no pun intended) to passionately playing the piano. All the best, Steph
As a child, a discouraging piano teacher would always tell me I did something wrong (playing by ear, improvising, in composition). I learnt to play technical well, but lacked passion. After I stopped lessons and exams, and just played for myself (for stress relief), the emotions came through. I still can not improvise or compose, but my ear has returned. Maybe with time and practice the other skills will surface again as well.
Music is an art and art is passionate. I believe art can become stale and lose value when it is rigid. I enjoyed reading your experience about finding your voice (in piano that is). Voting up and AWESOME!
Grace is one of those truly blessed musicians that could make everyone sigh with her sweet melodies.
I have always loved the piano, but I have never had the ear for it. I could always listen, but my playing has always been lacking in something. Despite my efforts, I am by no means an artist when it comes to music. My sister, Grace, now she is a musician! To hear her play her clarinet you would believe the world around you was melting away and only her and the music was left. She was extremely talented. She stopped playing after high school, but she recently started up again. She truly is a musical genius.


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EU changes strategy on promoting climate change
BRUSSELS — The failure to agree on legally binding limits for greenhouse gas emissions at the Copenhagen summit has forced Europe to shift its approach to climate change diplomacy, the European Union president said Friday.
President Herman Van Rompuy said the EU's 27 governments now believe they need to press other parts of the world to tackle climate change "step by step" — which means they would temporarily cool a big push for other regions to sign a pact curbing global warming.
"Since Copenhagen, we need to approach this on a step-by-step basis," Van Rompuy said. "We're going to try and develop a new negotiating dynamic."
The EU's climate change commissioner, Connie Hedegaard, said she would lay the groundwork for the EU to increase its target to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 30 percent below 1990 levels by 2020. She said she will identify what the EU would need to do to make the bigger cut, and how that might help promote jobs and economic growth.
The EU is currently promising a 20 percent cut while saying it will deepen that to 30 percent once other nations make big cuts. Environmentalists say the EU should toughen its goal because the current target will be easy to reach, as the recession reduces demand for power from polluting electricity stations and factories.
European leaders had lobbied hard for a deal and were embarrassed when they failed to convince others, particularly China, to set targets that would help keep global warming under a 2 degree Celsius increase.
EU governments said in a statement Friday the union would "strengthen its outreach" to other countries "by addressing climate change at all regional and bilateral meetings" and at major international gatherings such as the Group of 20 major world economies.
The nations supported extra talks "in other settings and on specific issues" that could boost slow efforts to reach an agreement at U.N. climate change negotiations — apparent support for U.N. climate envoy Gro Harlem Brundtland's call for a double track of talks.
The statement said they also expect "concrete decisions" from another round of climate discussions in Cancun, Mexico in November and December this year.
The EU also promised to speed up paying out some euro2.4 billion ($3.2 billion) a year they have committed to developing countries between 2010 and 2012 for programs to adapt and combat climate change.
But they warned that Europe's contribution to some $100 billion a year from rich nations to help developing nations fight global warming had to be linked to "meaningful and transparent actions" by poorer countries to cut carbon dioxide emissions.


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It has been a busy last one month at Realme with the Chinese smartphone manufacturer launching its first premium smartphone – the Realme X in India – followed by the unveiling of its first ever 64MP camera in the country. Now, the company is set to launch Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro in India on August 20. The series will act as a successor to the Realme 3 series launched earlier this year. The Realme 5 series launch was confirmed by the company through the media invites rolled out on Monday morning. The smartphones were also teased on Flipkart, confirming that they will go on sale on the e-commerce platform.
During an event held on August 8, Realme CEO Madhav Sheth had hinted that both Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro can come with a quad camera setup. And, the same has been confirmed now as the series' tagline reads 'Leap to Quad Camera'. With this, the Realme 5 series smartphones would become the first devices from the company to sport four cameras.
The Flipkart teaser suggests that the four cameras on the Realme 5 series will be – primary, ultra-wide, super macro, and portrait. During the event, Madhav had also announced that all the upcoming smartphones in the Realme series, Realme X series and the Realme Pro series will come with four cameras at the back. However, he had not said anything about the smartphones' launch and their features.
The series, however, is unlikely to sport company's 64MP smartphone camera, recently showcased in India.
Realme is expected to introduce its 64MP camera in another smartphone which the company has confirmed will be launched in the country before Diwali. During an exclusive conversation with Zee Business Online, Madhav had also confirmed that India will be the first country to get this device.
Going by company's past launches, the Realme 5 and Realme 5 Pro should be priced at less than Rs 20,000. Also, both the smartphones should be an upgrade on Realme 3 and Realme 3 Pro in terms of specs.
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Treadmill running often seems monotonous, but no run should be boring (yes, this includes what some of you refer to as the "dreadmill" run too)!
As the weather turns cold and the snow and ice cover the pavement, it can be dangerous to run outside. Even in the summer, it can often be way too hot to run outside. Or perhaps you're a parent and running on a treadmill while your child naps is your only option. If the treadmill is your backup plan, don't fret, with a little planning and a positive mindset, you can still get a great run in!
Here are 7 tips for staying motivated & getting a good run in on the treadmill (+ 3 FREE workouts!):
1. Add intervals and inclines.
Nothing makes it a "dreadmill" like running for miles at the same pace. So mix up your routine and add intervals. For example, break a 20 minute run into five 4-minute intervals of various speeds. Check out the interval workouts below! Another way to improve your treadmill run is to play around with the incline. It may be tough, but you'll be able to get in a better, more challenging workout.
2. Take a workout class that includes treadmill running.
There are so many group classes these days that involve treadmill running, such as the Mile High Run Club, Orange Theory Fitness, and Barry's Bootcamp.
3. Try not to look at the screen.
Too much focus on the screen and the numbers going up on the milage can drive you nuts. It's just like watching a clock tick–looking only makes time go slower. So cover up your screen with a towel!
4. Race someone next to you.
If you have a running buddy, this makes it more fun. Hop on and see who can run the fastest mile, or the fastest interval. And if you don't know the person next to you, you can imagine yourself racing them anyway!
5. Run in front of a mirror.
For some people, running in front of a mirror is motivating. You can focus on examining your form or even pretend that you're running a race!
6. Split up your workout.
Instead of one continuous run, break it up! For example, run for 10 minutes, perform 10 minutes of strength training, run for 10 minutes, perform 10 minutes of core/ab exercises, etc. Trust me, the treadmill minutes will fly by!
7. Stay entertained.
Download an amazing playlist, or watch one of your favorite shows while you run. You may just fall in love with treadmill running before you know it!
Now that you've got some tips for keeping your motivation and increasing the excitement when running on the treadmill, here are a few great workouts you can do to get yourself started on your treadmill journey. Once you've got a good routine and find what helps motivate you on your treadmill runs, you may be surprised at just how good of a workout you can get!
What helps you not dread your treadmill workout? Let us know in the comments!
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Tableau Software is one of the fastest growing technology companies in the world, making fast analytics and visualization products that help people see and understand data of any size or format. Customers of all sizes use our products, from Fortune 500 companies, to video game designers, to scientists in the jungles of Central America, to high school principals. Our software is for anyone with data and questions! Tableau's culture is casual yet high energy. We are passionate about our product and loyal to each other and our company. We value efficiency, simplicity, freakishly friendly customer service, and making a difference in the world.
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As the Marketing Intern you will be supporting our UK and Ireland Marketing team with all different aspects of execution of events, demand generation campaigns, social content, newsletters and more! You will gain industry knowledge and collaborate with colleagues to execute marketing plans, develop the ability to connect with Account Executives and Pre-Sales Consultants and many more skills with the benefit of regular management coaching sessions.
This is a 1 year paid internship.
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Tableau Software is a company on a mission. We help people see and understand their data. After a highly successful IPO in 2013, Tableau has become a market-defining company in the business intelligence industry. Our culture is casual and high-energy. We are passionate about our product and our mission and we are loyal to each other and our company. We value work/life balance, efficiency, simplicity, freakishly friendly customer service, and making a difference in the world!
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Article by Mike O, Cannabis Life Network
Dana Larsen, the owner of The Medicinal Cannabis Dispensary, told CLN why his dispensary will remain open despite a recent BC Supreme Court ruling that ordered his and a few dozen other dispensaries closed.
He also talks about the next steps the dispensaries are taking in their battle for survival, which includes appealing the BC Supreme Court decision and requesting a stay, and he also corrects some common misperceptions, like what the media got wrong about the Jan. 31 deadline to close.
CLN: Do you have any updates on the dispensary test case?
Dana Larsen: Absolutely. The decision that was given by the BC Supreme Court judge was not really complete because he kind of skipped a big part of the issue.
We went before the judge asking for clarification on two issues.
The first was whether a city like Vancouver had the right to issue licenses and regulate dispensaries that are violating the law, and the answer was yes, they do have that ability- which is interesting because it opens up the city to be able to license other harm-reduction places if they want, even if the harm-reduction places are violating federal law… so that's actually good in some ways.
But in the broader and more important issue of medical cannabis access and whether the current system was working and whether dispensaries still had a role to play in meeting patient needs.. The judge didn't rule on that and somewhat sidestepped that very important question.
So on Jan. 9, we filed an appeal of that decision in the BC Court of Appeal and we also requested a stay against the injunction that is trying to shut us down.
The Supreme Court judge had put an injunction in place forbidding us from operating and the city could go back to that judge and say, "Look, these places are still open and they're in contempt of court, do you want to take action?".
We want a stay on that until this issue is resolved and so the question for the appeal court judge is whether the potential harm of shutting down all these dispensaries is greater than the harm of letting them continue operating until these questions are resolved in the court.
We are cautiously optimistic that the judge will agree with that logic and put a stay on this injunction until this question of medical cannabis access has been resolved.
So are the same dispensaries that were involved in the previous test case also involved in the appeal?
The test case covered dispensaries that were generally unable to get a permit because of restrictive bylaws that the city put in place, but they were still operating, which includes one of two locations of The Medicinal Cannabis Dispensary, along with a few other dispensaries, and as far as I can see so far we're all a part of this appeal.
I know that Cannabis Culture, for instance, has announced the closing of three of its locations, but they are still interested in appealing and moving forward.
Will The Medicinal Cannabis Dispensary stay open?
We're not shutting down and we're going to continue patients as we have for the last 10 years but we're still getting it all together and talking to the other dispensaries as we formulate our legal plan.


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The royal family which includes the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, Duke ad Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, arrived minutes ago at the Chapel Royal in St. James's Palace in London, for the christening of 11-week-old son Prince Louis.
Prince Louis was asleep in his mother's arm when the royal family arrived. While Kate was elegant in a cream suit dress from Alexander McQueen (her wedding dress designer!) and a matching headpiece from Jane Taylor, Prince William held the hands of their other children as Princess Charlotte looked slightly quizzical at the Archbishop who bent down to welcome her.
Like his siblings, Louis' christening will be conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, who christened George in October 2013 and Charlotte in July 2015 — and most recently officiated Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's royal wedding.
The Royal Family of Five leave the Chapel Royal following Prince Louis's christening pic.twitter.com/BZXVeG6SKN
— Simon Perry (@SPerryPeoplemag) July 9, 2018
Members of the Royal Family arrive at St James's Palace for the christening of Prince Louis. pic.twitter.com/3pDk4D898C
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) July 9, 2018
Meghan Markle on the other hand, chose an olive green dress by Ralph Lauren for the occasion. The entire Middleton family was there, including Pippa, who wore a baby blue dress. The royal parents chose two hymns for the ceremony: O Jesus, I Have Promised and Lord of All Hopefulness. Godparents Lucy Middleton and Guy Pelly will each do a reading.
Will and Kate also chose the anthems, "This is the day which the Lord hath made (John Rutter)" and "Suo Gân," a traditional Welsh Lullaby (Gareth Wilson), which will be performed by The Choir of Her Majesty's Chapel Royal.
The first anthem, "This is the day which the Lord hath made" was composed for the couple's wedding in 2011.
The processional organ music will be R. Vaughan Williams' Prelude on Rhosymedre, which was also played at their wedding and the wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana.
William and Kate welcomed their third child on April 23. Just days later, they revealed his name, Prince Louis Arthur Charles, which is a nod to family members. Not only is it one of his dad's middle names, it's also a nod to Louis Mountbatten, Prince Louis's great-grandpa Prince Philip's uncle, who was a father figure for Charles and was assassinated in 1979. Arthur is one of William and Charles's middle names, while Charles, of course, is his grandpa's name.


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The owners of this home in Burnaby, British Columbia, wanted a home that could have functional and durable substances that may grow with their family, but still have a complex style. "They wanted to build their'forever home'," says interior designer Victoria Mckenney of Enviable Designs. "The customers want to increase their children in the exact same home as they grow. This home was designed in a means that could make this possible."
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Most of the main rooms in the home are long and shallow. This odd shape made putting the furniture a challenge — especially in the kitchen. Mckenney broke this up distance by putting a casual eating area at the close of the kitchen.
Chairs: Alexander Chairs, Norwalk Furniture
Pendant: Troy Lighting
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The bright and warm kitchen is Mckenney's favourite room in the home. "It's a space that is light, but also has a joy," she states. "The different substances we used give it depth."
Cabinetry: Custom, manufactured by Timeless Kitchens
Barstools: Napoleon Barstool, Pottery Barn
Pendants: Quoizel
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The high-end appliances have been chosen with a master chef in your mind, and the customers love to make use of the full space. The stainless steel stove and oven mix smoothly with the custom made cabinetry, granite island and marble backsplash.
Backsplash: Helsinki Marble, Walker Zanger
Tile accent: Tracciato, Walker Zanger
Countertop: Caesarstone 2020 Cinder
Island countertop: Bianco Romano granite
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A set of Nana doors divides the casual distance from the formal dining area. These doors have been custom made with a leaded pattern also found in the dining room's millwork.
Table: Augusta Table, Norwalk Furniture
Bench: Sarah Richardson
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The doors not just fold off, but also have the ability to slip at a flush-mounted track, which allows for as much or as little separation as the customers want. This is the ideal setup for the formal dining area — open the doorways, and a dinner party can be twice as large!
Wingback chairs: Korson Transitional Wing Chair
Wood seats: Ethan Allen Modern Glamour Klismos Chairs
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Large windows allow natural light in most rooms, creating an open and light texture. Mckenney balanced this out using very elegant materials like marble and walnut. The dining area is a superb illustration of this equilibrium, resulting in a brand new but standard look.
Table: Kravet Turned Collection
Chandelier: International Opinions Fluted Pendant
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The customers had previously bought a property on Capitol Hill with an wonderful view of the city. So when building this home, they wanted something like this. The home was designed so living spaces could make the most of the city perspective on the next floor, while all the bedrooms are on the main floor. The entryway was designed to usher guests up to the next floor living area.
Carpet on stairwell: Tranquil Dawn, Shaw Floors
Hardwood: American Walnut
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To keep the home kid-friendly, Mckenney and her customers chose fabrics which are hardwearing and slightly darker in color (to conceal fingerprints). For contrasting pops of color, Mckenney discovered some fun tangerine pillows for the living area.
Couch: Kravet Adagio Sectional
Pillows: Chintz & Co
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Mckenney also chose a blend of quality goods with bits which are a little less expensive. For instance, the carpeting in the living room cost less than $200. "There was simply no point in investing a ton of money at a rug that would definitely be ruined in a year," she states.
Rug: Debbie Travis Floor Rug Link, Canadian Tire
Coffee Table: Savona Collection, Liberty Living
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Mckenney loved working with these customers was because they were so receptive to different ideas and color schemes. "The powder room was a bit of a tough sell at first, but it ended up looking amazing," she states.
Wallpaper: Silver Display by Barbara Barry
Mirror: Melaney Mirror, Uttermost
Enviable Designs Inc..
Detailed molding throughout the home adds a sense of architectural depth and drama. "The home nearly feels European in that sense," states Mckenney. The master bedroom's soft palette contrasts with the more traditional structure.
Bedding: Sienna Paisley, Pottery Barn
Seat: Solara, Stylus
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The curvy lines of the sink and the modern floral background give the master bathroom a somewhat feminine texture, which is balanced out with a slick grey countertop and crisp white cabinetry.
Wallpaper: Kai Lorenzo
Sinks: Kohler Fountainhead Vessel Sink
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Comedian Kevin James Doyle
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Stand-Up Special "The 30-Year Old Virgin"
Stand-up comedian Kevin James Doyle returns to the Arcade for two nights of headlining shows!
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Growing up in a devoutly Christian home, Kevin was saving sex for marriage. After moving to New York City to pursue a career as an actor, he quickly fell in love and got engaged. A month before his wedding, he called it off and found himself in a precarious position, a 30 year old virgin. The title of the show is just the tip of the story telling iceberg. A story of heartbreak and horniness that has been called a perfect combination of "brutal honesty and awkward hilarity" that is "one of the most intimate comedy shows" you'll ever see.
About Kevin:
Kevin James Doyle is a comedian, actor and writer based in New York City. In 2008 he played Sherlock Holmes in the national tour of Nate the Great. He began his first foray into writing with the comedy How To Be A New Yorker that eventually ran off broadway for 415 performances in Times Square. From 2013 to 2018 he hosted a popular underground comedy show called Great Times that was a New York Magazine Critics Pick and featured comedians such as Jim Gaffigan, Mike Birbiglia, Ilana Glazer, Todd Barry and more. He is a co-host of The Bradshaw Boys podcast that was chosen as one of Entertainment Tonight's Obsessions. He is a regular storyteller on Mortified live in Brooklyn and is featured on their podcast episode "Drama Club Kids". The 30 Year Old Virgin is his first hour of stand up. It premiered at the 2017 dinburgh Fringe Festival to a 4.5/5 star review from the Edinburgh Cultural Review "Fantastic. Engrossing. Hilarious."
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The 2015-16 academic year has been designated for assessment of the General Education (GE) curriculum. The GE assessment is facilitated by the work of the Assessment Subcommittee of the Curriculum Committee and IR&E and supported by the Dean of the College. Upon recommendation of the Curriculum Committee the Dean has requested faculty participation in 2015-16 assessment of the General Education curriculum.
Each faculty member offering one or more courses accredited for General Education in 2015-16 is asked to gather evidence of student learning in relation to one outcome for one requirement in one course during the academic year. The goal of the assessment of the General Education curriculum is to determine how well and in what ways students are achieving the intended learning outcomes designated by the general education attribute and implemented by the faculty teaching the general education course. Faculty teaching one or more GE courses are assigned a specific GE attribute to assess. View a list of faculty assignments for GE attribute, course, and term here. Faculty members will choose one Intended Learning Outcomes for their assigned GE attribute (review ILOs here) and will select an assignment from that course to assess.
Faculty will submit data on their assessment of students' achievement on the selected ILO through the General Education Student Learning Report (details here), which they will receive as a Qualtrics survey link via their St. Olaf email. The form is due within two weeks of the submission of final course grades. For additional information on completing the Student Learning Report, faculty can view a PDF of the Student Learning Report and review the Guidelines for completing a Student Learning Report. Faculty can also review examples from previous assessments.
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FoliXx lounge is a great spot to unwind and chill, with a welcoming ambience suited for pleasure calls and business retreats. Our choice location in the Lekki area overlooks the far-away metropolis, relaxing the senses. With a modern poolroom, private lounge areas and an airy terrace featuring amazing food and the best music playlists, it is no surprise that this is the Chill Harbor!
Pronounced 'foe-licks', we have one purpose: make you feel so much at home, that you "trowey home training" (Nigerian Pidgin).
At FoliXx, everyone is a VIP. So our menu is a delightful assortment of fine cuisine that will give you an absolutely sensual experience, available for delivery at your convenience. Our terrace and bar are perfect for deep conversation over food and drink, with relaxing settees that allow you a lofty overview of the entrance and grounds. As a treat, our playlists are carefully selected to feature the perfect mix for a total boogie down; whether for private events, parties, or romantic treats. Our Green Zone features an open roof terrace and luxury turf carpets to accompany a comfy sitting area and cigar tables- perfect for slow smokes and chats; all you need to chill.
But we're not stopping there!
Our luxury story includes the Pool Room, a relaxation hub of wide screen TVs and sports channels, music and lush sofas; and yes, modern pool tables that are for only the brave!
Our private lounges will give you an exclusive experience in pleasure, best reserved for discreet rendezvous and private getaways. With the option of a private entrance, you enjoy your very own gallery of disco lights and sound cannons, with the DJ on call for all the grooves and jams to fuel a showdown. Flanked by private sitting areas and luxury sofas, wide screen TVs, excellent cuisine and the barman's full service, pleasure lives here!


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RESCHEDULED: The Cherry Mine Disaster of 1909; Jim Gibbons
June 4, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Program brought to you by the Friends of the Library
Historian, Jim Gibbons, will present the November 13, 1909 Illinois Cherry Mine Disaster. Of the estimated 481 men and boys that went into the mine that day, 259 of them lost their lives. The Cherry Mine Disaster is ranked among the top three mining disasters in our nation's history due to loss of life and ranked number one by the United States Department of Labor due to fire.
Jim Gibbons has been researching history since he was in college. Using his slogan, "Life is no mystery when you know your history," he has a passion for retelling historical stories. Jim's goal is to not only teach the important parts of history, but to point out that if history's warnings are heeded, mankind stands to have a brighter future.
Please register; no library card required.