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Bookmakers are beginning to take an interest in the artistic progress of 20 year-old Hertfordshire songstress, Shakila K.. They're currently offering odds - of, admittedly, 100 to one - that Shakila K.'s latest song will make it into the BBC Radio Charts this year.
Shakila K. is releasing her second song since becoming a student at the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP), in London. Called 'Electricity', the song is produced by fellow ICMP students, Milxnake and LVCAS.
Coincidentally, Dua Lipa, with Silk City duo Mark Ronson and Diplo, have collaborated to create a different song with the same name.
"I had no idea anyone else would be creating a song called 'Electricity' at the same time as me," said Shakila. "When I heard the name of the track and the collaboration between Dua Lipa and Silk City I could hardly believe my ears!"
Shakila added, "A while ago I did a cover of Dua Lipa's song, 'Hotter Than Hell', and uploaded it to YouTube. I didn't think anything would happen, but I got an email from The Fader magazine wanting to use some footage from my video.
"I thought that was cool, even though they said they'd only use a small clip. Who'd have thought that, a year later, Dua Lipa and I would be releasing a song with the same title?
"I've worked hard to create this track - and I've had great support from Milxnake and Lucas Green. I really love the result of our collaboration."
"When I heard the very first version of Shakila's 'Electricity' I had a feeling that it had the potential to be Number 1," said Karim Ullah, Shakila's father and manager. "Everything about it is great – and should prove to be popular with the public.
"I haven't heard Dua Lipa and Silk City's song of the same name but I expect it'll be exceptionally good too," he added. "Nonetheless, I'm confident that Shakila's track will also do very well."
The ICMP - Shakila's, Milxnake's and Lucas' college - has been developing and delivering music education and training to students of contemporary music for over 30 years. The college claims that, within six months of graduating, over 90% of its graduates are in employment or further education; around two-thirds are engaged in music-related jobs or study; and the average salary of ICMP graduates is almost 12% above that for arts graduates.


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Metal : sterling silver |
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Length (inches) : 16 |
Finish : shiny one side soft matt the other
This hand-made contemporary pendant takes the quintessential Spangle design, a slim piece of silver beaten into this elegant, twisted, tapering shape, softly textured by the hammer's action, and uses it in its simplest form to make this bold statement piece.
We suggest silver dip or silver cloths for cleaning our work. At Latham & Neve we use silver cleaning dips and cloths from Town Talk, an established British company renowned for their quality products.
For cleaning stubborn areas and recesses dipping a cotton bud or an old soft tooth brush in silver dip is usually effective. On matt/satin and textured surfaces we also recommend cleaning with a soft tooth brush with silver dip oralternatively a small abrasive pad can be used (ensure all recesses of the jewellery are clean and dry).

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The Works Unveils String Of New Appointments
The Works has bolstered its creative, digital and human centered design (HCD) capabilities with a number of senior hires and promotions across the agency.
Following organic and new business growth, The Works has promoted creative leads Guy Patrick and Nathan Bilton to creative directors. Patrick and Bilton have been with the business for more than eight and 11 years respectively, consistently creating award-winning effective work for clients including Jim Beam, Canadian Club and News Corp.
Picture: Clockwise (top left) Martin Murphy, Rebecca Luiters, Adam Tengku, Guy Patrick, Nathan Bilton.
With more than 10 years of agency and client experience, Rebecca Luiters joins The Works as head of digital from Wunderman Thompson owned, Mirum, where she was delivery experience director. Luiters, who previously contracted at The Works as a senior digital producer, has also held roles at agencies including MRM/McCann, Adcorp, Wunderman and DraftFCB, as well as Vodafone.
Following the launch of The Works' Human Centered Design (HCD) practice in September, former EY senior consultant for customer advisory, Martin Murphy, has been appointed as HCD designer. The strategist, who is a certified design thinking facilitator, also spent more than three years at Accenture focused on customer journey mapping, capability development and business case development.
Rounding out the new hires is senior developer Adam Tengku who joins from HCD and development agency Sitback Solutions where he worked for more than three years. He has also held roles at Bang and Canvas Group.
Tom Harber, managing partner at The Works said: "The Works has always focused on delivering growth for our clients. To do this we have always tried to stay ahead of the changes required as marketers to drive success and that requires the very best people working across multiple disciplines. We're delighted to welcome Rebecca, Martin and Adam to the team and congratulate Guy and Nathan on their new roles."
Luiters started at The Works on Monday, while Murphy and Tengku start on 8 October.
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Reasons for Commercial Lawn Care
It is necessary as a business owner to always ensure that you properly employ some of the various important measures that are meant to help you achieve the target of your business. There are however a lot of different ways that you can bring much success to your business but the best measure is to improve the whole business is by improving the general lawn of your business. Therefore, ensuring the right commercial lawn care to your business has been one of the most important things that as a business person you can promote your business. It is hence necessary to make sure that you have the right commercial lawn services for the purposes of ensuring the right success to the whole business.
The business lawn however helps plays a great role in attracting and retaining various customers and hence necessary to take care of the lawn by a good commercial lawn care service. Commercial lawn care will help improve the general lawn of your business and hence this is one of the things that greatly attracts the various customers to your business and hence making it grow faster. A well maintained business lawn communicates a lot about the business itself to the various customers who visit the premises of your business and hence this can be a great way for the customers to be assured of the right services and products from the business.
Commercial lawn care however should be promoted in a way that will help to meet all the needs of the customers. There are however a lot of reasons why it is necessary for every business person to maintain his or her lawn or the exterior part of his or her business always which is a reason why commercial lawn care services are important. The following are some of the few ways through which a good commercial lawn care will help improve your whole business as well as help you achieve the target of your business.
In every business, there has to be various business properties or assets and hence by having the right commercial care done to the lawn of your business you are assured of high quality business properties or assets. Commercial lawn acre also helps to ensure that there is no any money wasted on frequent unnecessary activities like purchasing and maintaining the various commercial lawn care equipment since the business is able to hire a commercial lawn care profession who has already the needed equipment.
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I'm going to keep telling myself that Horizons is being worked on but just is taking the longest because it is the longestrpb3000 wrote:So am I to assume that this printing will never happen? This makes two books that weren't even listed on the site now, and still no PH. :/


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Introduction: MCP T-shirt With Lumi
In the Lumi buildnight in our hackspace Mainframe in Oldenburg, Germany, we experimented with Lumi.
This is a special color for textiles: you first apply the color to the textile (which is colorless in the beginning), put a negative on top of it and then expose it to sunlight.
After some time, the color develops, you remove the negative and wash the textile with a special detergent. Then you have the motive in the color you used.
On the pictures, you see two steps of the process: the inverted picture on a foil, attached to the T-shirt (which was prepared with Lumi color), and the shirt after the developing in the light.
I was a little bit disappointed with the result; after the washing, most of the constrast disappeared, and the color distributed over the other textiles in the washing machine.
Next time I would change the following things:
- make sure that it is a bright, sunny day (we only had a cloudy day) or a strong UV light (did anyone try to develop it in a tanning salon?)
- wash it more than one time before drying it in the sun
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As I sit here this Monday morning, it's so hard to make sense out of my emotions, which are flip-flopping through my crowded mind, competing for attention.
I am grieving the death of my father, who passed away on Friday.
But on top of that I'm also grieving – along with the rest of the world – the 20 young children who died that same day in Newtown, just 30 minutes from my home here in Connecticut.
It isn't surprising, I'm sure, for you to hear that the events in Newtown pretty much eclipsed the death of my father.
The loss of a 90-year old is a natural loss; the senseless massacre of innocent children is something that is unspeakable and unthinkable.
The death of an elderly person neatly follows a rather natural course of events; a linear progression through life's otherwise messy roadmap. The events in Newtown? They're part of a roadmap gone haywire; roads converging in a most horrific and chaotic manner; carried out by a person who has veered so far off course that it's impossible to fathom how he got there and what might have brought him back.
My father lived a good, long life. He got to experience a happy childhood, a distinguished role in the navy during World War II, a solid career as a high school teacher, marriage, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. There are few places on the globe left untouched by his footsteps.
And though it's true I'd have liked to have him around for ten, even fifteen more years if I really push what is unlikely yet holds the slightest possibility (don't we all wish to maximize what we love?) it does not surprise me from a purely intellectual level that he didn't make it past 90.
In the end, it was his esophageal cancer that claimed him. Unleashed, it coursed through his body until he was unable to eat or drink any longer without excruciating pain. He made a very brave decision to die on his own terms, and refused all food and water. Peacefully, and without pain, he stopped breathing at 2:00 AM Friday morning.
He made his choice. These innocent children had no choice. He lived his life; they will not get to experience life beyond Friday, December 14, 2012.
There is no justice. There is no reason. Searching for either is futile, confusing and frustratingly sad.
We've been fighting a war on cancer for as long as I can remember. But we're not coming much closer to eradicating or curing it. Instead, we are hearing about how people can "live" with it; how it can be considered a "chronic illness" and treated as such by keeping its symptoms "under control."
And now I think it's time – again – to fight the other runaway sickness that is taking too many lives: guns and violence. Or, are we becoming desensitized to it and instead standing by and allowing it to pervade our lives, as long as it's kept under control?
We cannot grow immune to senseless violence the way we might grow immune to an elderly person's natural death from cancer.
I wonder which will be eliminated soonest.


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macOS Mojave 10.14 may be the most hotly anticipated Mac OS system software release in quite some time, thanks largely to the beautiful new Dark Mode interface option, along with various convenient features that are set to improve the Mac computing experience, from desktop Stacks, to dynamic wallpapers, a handful of new apps from the … Read More
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The 'ls' command lists all files and folders in a directory at the command line, but by default ls returns a list in alphabetical order. With a simple command flag, you can have ls sort by date instead, showing the most recently modified items at the top of the ls command results. This trick applies … Read More
Apple has announced the all new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. The devices feature all new cameras, water resistance, stereo speakers, and a longer battery life. The internal components of the iPhone 7 have been updated with a faster processor. The enclosure of iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus looks quite similar to the … Read More
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Here is a sneak preview from a wedding I did a few weeks ago. I could not resist sharing this extraordinary day with you all! What a great wedding! It sure was cold outside, but the clouds cleared long enough to capture the love and beauty of the day!
Congratulations Chris & Christina!


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Summer has finally reached out and brought us time to hit the pause button for a moment or two. Mermaids are on-trend and this mystical, magical, sea-loving creature adds a bit of whimsy to our heart and sparkle to our eye. We found some mermaid must-haves just right for every ...read more


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'If you say one more word I'm going to turn the car around, and then me and Milo will spend the day without you.'
We're on the motorway, heading to Bolton. A red mist hangs low over the dashboard.
'I'd like to see you do a u-turn on the motorway,' I say, not a little petulantly.
'Susie, I mean it.'
'And anyway, you'd still be spending the day with me even if we did go home. I'd still be there, wouldn't I? You can't magic me into thin air.'
To his credit, Simon carries on, although I notice his knuckles turning white as he grips the steering wheel. We continue in silence, the windows steaming up, an industrial landscape hurtling by. Eventually, as we enter the outskirts of Bolton, I decide to lighten the atmosphere.
'I'm looking forward to seeing the fish.'
'This is a very well ordered car park, isn't it? It's very…'
I search for the right word.
'… Spacious.'
Simon remains mute. He throws the car into one of the spacious spaces, yanks the pushchair out of the boot and waits.
'At least I'm trying,' I whine.
He still says nothing and we stomp silently through Bolton's freezing town centre. It had seemed like such a good plan: spending the day exploring the northern reaches of Greater Manchester, stopping off at the grandly titled Bolton Aquarium to gawp at the fish, and maybe finding a nice café to shovel down tea and cake for afters. Except on the way I had managed to construct an elaborate argument out of one flimsy throwaway comment, and here we were, lost, cold and just not the ruddy cheeked, laughing family-of-three-on-a-day-trip I had envisaged.
We wheel Milo round the neo-Classic grandeur of the Town Hall. There is something peculiarly impressive about the towns that stud the Greater Manchester map: something to do with the fact that, back in the Industrial Revolution, they had ideas way above their station. The evidence of this lofty ambition is still here in the shape of halls, museums and libraries that wouldn't look out of place in a sprawling, global metropolis: each one a neo-Classic two fingered salute to London or, even, Manchester.
Simon spots a sign for the museum and aquarium; we're soon gratefully inside, warming ourselves by a lift that, when it opens, smells of fish.
'We must be nearly there then,' I say, as the doors open and a warm marine gust envelops us.
I think Simon smiles but I can't be sure. We descend to the basement. The smell comes with us. As the doors open, I start to have my doubts about Bolton Aquarium. We appear to be in a small, cramped municipal dungeon. Fluorescent strips flicker overhead; there's no natural light and not much in the way of signage. We wheel the buggy around a long, lino-covered corridor, heft it up a set of stairs and then, in the next corridor, find a few sad tanks lining the walls.
'Do you think this is it?'
'Can't be,' I say, forging ahead. 'Look, there's another room here.'
In the other room, we find some bigger, sad tanks lining the walls. I walk around, looking in vain for a door that leads to the Aquarium. Years ago, my ex worked at the Blue Planet. In my mind's eye, I have visions of floor-to-ceiling tanks populated by sharks and enormous puffer fish, of Milo banging on the glass walls with a fat fist, giggling. Instead, I am faced with some rather unhappy looking fish swimming gloomily from one end of their tank to the other.
I catch Simon's eye. He smiles and then, as Milo runs across the room, oblivious to the fish that swim above his line of sight but still with a giant grin plastered across his face, he laughs.
'Cake?' says Simon.
'Cake,' says I.
Ratings. Babychanging facilities: Yes. Cafe: No. Buggy-friendly? Yes, although there is an awkward flight of steps right in front of the Aquarium. The museum and art gallery are fully accessible. Cost: Free. Worth it? Actually, yes. The museum and gallery are small but very good, with lots of hands-on stuff for kids (and dinosaurs!). I wouldn't recommend a trip here solely on the basis of seeing the Aquarium, though.


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Archive for March 2014
What Makes a Good Logo?
The Nike "swoosh," the "golden arches" of McDonald's," Apple's, well, apple are all examples of brands with strong, instantly recognizable logos. Good logo design, in all but a few cases, is not accidental. It is the result much thought, some consternation, numerous creative ideas rendered to paper and, whenever possible, testing among focus groups. An…Read More
What Makes a Good Logo?
Create BUZZ For Your Next Event!
A new product offering, grand opening or book launch is in your near future. Is the day it takes place the first time anyone is aware of it? Here's a more effective strategy to building a relationship with your target audience which will engage them every step of the way. Your target audience may even…Read More
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Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow
( This picture was taken on my first day when my smile was eager and our building was purple. ) When I first started at CEA Marketing, I was a fresh out of college graduate with not clue in the world. I knew one thing and one thing only. I loved advertising and was…Read More


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To attract a functional relationship we need to know how to avoid attracting dysfunctional ones. I agree with the school of thought that we attract dysfunctional relationships because we unconsciously want a partner who will do a particular relationship dance with us. Why we choose such a dysfunctional dance has possibly three reasons:
(1) because this dysfunctional relationship dance is familiar and we know how to handle it;
(2) because it resembles a dysfunctional relationship we have experienced before (perhaps parents' relationship) and we want to end it the way it should have been ended before;
(3) because it resembles a dysfunctional relationship we have experienced before and we want to make it functional – through therapy or other means.
In order to attract a functional relationship we need to be clear about what we are looking for, and why? In other words expose any hidden agendas. We need to be clear that the aim of being in a relationship is to have companionship and intimacy based on harmonious negotiations. This means the ability to resolve conflict productively and sometimes it may mean respectfully agreeing to disagree. Any fool can be abusive but it takes a smart person to be sensitive about a sticky situation. Then the outcome can satisfy both parties.
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The Santa Margarita Catholic High School community raised a record-breaking $290,563 at the annual Eagle Classic Golf Tournament. Covering both the north and south courses of the Coto de Caza Golf and
Racquet Club, 291 golfers teed off on March 18 in support of Santa Margarita Catholic High School. The tournament was followed by a dinner buffet, attended by 360 golfers and guests. This year's tournament raised funds for 31 of the school's programs and sports teams. The "Luck of the Irish" was the theme for this post St. Patrick's Day celebration, and among the lucky winners were the "Most Spirited Foursome" awarded to the team of Steve Siciliani, Jeannette Siciliani, Rick Nogueira and Semra Nogueira. Golf was just one of the fundraising agenda items for the day. Various hole sponsors added to the fun, including a dunk tank sponsored by girls water polo parents; girls golf athletes offering to drive balls on behalf of participants; and track and field parents hosting an Irish-themed hole with food and a shot put game. In addition, the helicopter ball drop descended upon the greens dropping 8,850 golf balls sold prior to the tournament – awarding a cash prize to the lucky winner of the ball that landed closest to the hole. Guests also had the opportunity to bid on a wide selection of auction items including a day of golf and dinner with Santa Margarita Catholic High Schoolalumnus and professional golfer Beau Hossler, which went to Britt Rodgers. This year, members of the Santa Margarita Catholic High SchoolGrandparents Club participated by netting $10,000 for their opportunity board; the funds of which will be applied to a grandparents' scholarship fund for students with financial need.
Santa Margarita Catholic High School President Andy Sulick thanked the record-number of guests that attended which included parents, grandparents, alumni parents and twenty-two fellow Eagle alumni. Sulick also conveyed his heartfelt appreciation for the financial support of the event sponsors.
The competition on the greens included the following winners: Tournament winners: Steve Bradford, Peter Pellizzon, Keith Reisinger and Dan Camo (north course); (south course) Mike Jara, Sergio Gonzales, Scott Davis and Tim Walters (south course)
Putting Contest: Rick Nogueira and Semra Nogueira (hole in one) Longest Drive: Katie Minardi '98, Kevin Stacey '02 (north course); Karen Teasley and Joe Max (south course) Closest to the Pin: Jeff Teasley (north course); Rami Elhassan and Mike Cassidy (south course)


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Kanyashree Day
Kanyashree Prakalpa is an initiative taken by the Government of West Bengal to improve the life and the status of the girls by helping economically backward families with cash so that families do not arrange the marriage of their girl child before eighteen years because of the economic problem. The purpose of this initiative is to uplift those girls who are from poor families and thus can't pursue higher studies due to tough economic conditions. It has been given international recognition by the United Kingdoms Department of International Development and the UNICEF.
The scheme has two components:
- An annual scholarship of Rs. 750.00
- One time grant of Rs. 25,000.00
The annual scholarship is for unmarried girls aged 13-18 years enrolled in class VII-XII in government recognized regular or equivalent open school or vocational/technical training courses.


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The US-China trade war broke out on July 6. The U.S. initially imposed a set of 25% tariffs on 818 items worth about $34 billion on that day. The fermented bean curd in some Chinese stores in San Francisco's Chinatown has reportedly become more expensive already. Some stores chose to stop shipping and took a wait-and-see attitude.
In a world of international trade, whether you live in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Chicago or Atlanta, you will find Chinese supermarkets as long as there is a huge Chinese population. With the exception of fresh produce, most of the food and groceries in these markets come from Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand and Vietnam. The varieties even top those in our homeland. They are cheap but in good quality. There are plenty of brands to choose from.
The overseas Chinese are very lucky.
All that could change, however, thanks to the trade war. The targeted $34 billion goods on the initial list are primarily industrial equipment and parts, along with some home products such as computer and its peripheral equipment. Washing machines and LED light bulbs are also on the list. Apparels, food and groceries are not among the targets – yet.
According to media reports, some Chinese stores are starting to hoard the inventory and stop some food shipping. In San Francisco, the price of pho in the Chinese restaurants has gone up to $12 per bowl from $10 per bowl. Is it happening in Southern California? We have not seen any report. If a business charges more to take advantage of a trade war, it is uncalled for. The consumers should boycott them.
Why? First, the products which are imposed tariff by the Trump administration have not yet included food or processed food such as pho and fermented bean curd. Nor do they include groceries. If a store raises prices based on this excuse, that is looting. Secondly, even if some appliances may become the targets of the 25% tariff, the new tariff only takes effect after July 6. Most of them have not cleared the custom. Supposedly the store's existing inventory has not been taxed on the new rate. How dare they raise the price?
The more plausible explanation for these reports is that the offending stores are gouging the customers in the name of a trade war. For example, the pho has nothing to with the trade war. The restaurant owner wanted to raise the price and used this occasion to fool the customers. The blindsided customers paid as asked and became victims.
Donald Trump started the trade war ostensibly to reduce the trade deficit with China but ends up dragging all the American consumers along to pay the price and bear the brunt of the cost from increased tariff. Right now the American economy is still holding up. The two major parties are united by the rational of impeding China and do not care about the fate of American consumers. They are hoping the American importers have no choice but to purchase goods from other low cost manufacturing nations such as Vietnam and Indonesia so as to force China's hand and make them yield.
If China remains unmoved, Trump is ready to follow up with tariff increase on products worth $20 billion. This list involves more than 6000 products, including seafood, fruits, vegetables, cotton, wool, raincoats and baseball gloves. If China still refuses to yield, another $20 billion products are waiting in the wing. The worst scenario would be more tariff on all Chinese imports worth more than $550 billion. When that day comes, the cost of food, apparels, groceries in Chinese supermarkets and stores will increase between 10% and 25%. If it comes down to this, our daily spending is bound to get impacted. Retail prices will also increase.
Fortunately, many consumer goods supplied to stores in the Asian community have multiple sources such as Taiwan and Hong Kong, which are unaffected by the trade war. The quality of many apparel and groceries are no less than the Chinese made. Since China relies heavily on exports and international trade, if the trade war goes along like this, perhaps they will yield for fear that their markets falling into other hands. The consumers, however, will pay the price. Under such a situation, consumers should watch out when out shopping so as not to fall victim to the scheme.


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Planche(s) Contact, a festival of photographic creations, is celebrating six years and its seventh edition. Six years old, that's the age at which children go to the "big school". For this festival, it's the time when it has to join the club of principal photography festivals. Since its creation in 2010, Planche(s) Contact has remained faithful to its founding principles and today it has established itself as a unique creative meeting point, a major festival on the map of national photographic events.
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Saturday, July 03, 2004
Spiderman, Spiderman, spins a web just like a spider can!
I went to see Spider-Man 2 today. It is a great movie. Worth seeing if you like comic book heros. Some people have said it is the best super hero movie ever. I would disagree but it is worth seeing and a lot of fun. Go see it, tell me what you think.
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Yeah, nice movie - I especially liked the scenes where Spiderman jumps around the skyscrapers - computer graphics are awesone ;)
I think I will remember it forever for the other reason though, cause it was also the first date in my life - I just HAVE to share it ;)
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HÀ NỘI — International artists will join the Artists in Residence programme from now to October 28 at the Flamingo Đại Lải Resort in the northern province of Vĩnh Phúc as art of the Art in the Forest project.
"I expect the project will attract more and more artists in the region and Flamingo Đại Lải Resort will become a great destination for art lovers," Lương Xuân Đòan, vice chairman of the Việt Nam Fine Arts Association, said.
The project brings together 17 sculptors and painters from Spain, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Việt Nam, who will stay at the resort and create in studios built in the forest.
At the end of the month, the artists will open their studios and present their artworks to the public. Last year, some 6,000 visitors attended the opening day.
The project was launched for the first time in 2015 and has become an annual attraction.— VNS


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To offset the costs of any litigation aimed at a firm, or any of their partners, successful organizations depend on lawyer professional liability (LPL) coverage, available through NewMark Insurance, as a means to repairing any damages resulting from litigation and huge settlements brought against their firms.
Malpractice claims can be devastating
One of the most common malpractice errors is a failure to know or apply substantive law. However, that particular error does not account for the majority of legal malpractice claims. Administrative errors, client relations errors and intentional wrongdoing are among some of the main causes of client mistrust, and furthermore, can lead to acts of litigation citing any one of these issues.
Understanding why claims happen can help an agency take the necessary steps to reduce the likelihood that a claim will be made against the firm or one of its practitioners. To accomplish this, it would be helpful to understand where information on malpractice claims comes from.
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OKLAHOMA CITY – It seems like the fireworks involving Oklahoma lawmakers are not over, even though the legislative session has come to an end.
Last week, the Department of Human Services announced that service reductions are necessary following a $30 million budget shortfall.
Among the expected reductions are community-based and nutrition programs for seniors, assistance payments for foster homes and adoptions and in-home support for people with developmental disabilities.
The state actually appropriated an additional $18 million for the upcoming fiscal year, but DHS officials said they're still suffering from years of cuts.
"We've taken quite a few hits over the last few years," said spokeswoman Sheree Powell, noting the agency has cut $80 million over the last two years. "We're now at the point where we're really jeopardizing our ability to implement our programs and serve Oklahomans."
Officials say that although their agency has received drastic cuts in the past couple of years, costs have increased for the agency, making it difficult to keep up.
DHS said it's already reduced its staff by 1,200 positions over the last two years and will likely have to slow down hiring and reduce administrative contracts.
In fact, the agency was in such dire straits in April that lawmakers had to approve a plan to tap about $30 million from the state's Unclaimed Property Fund and another $4 million from the Rainy Day Fund to be used to fund the agency through the end of June.
At the time, officials said even if DHS received a 'flat appropriation' for the upcoming fiscal year of $680 million, the agency would be forced to cut more than $50 million in services beginning on July 1.
Following the department's announcement, House Speaker Charles McCall said the agency owes taxpayers an explanation for why it could afford the programs last year, but cannot this year after receiving a funding boost.
"Frankly, I am perplexed as to why an agency that could afford these programs last year would claim it can no longer afford them this year after receiving a $53 million increase from taxpayers," said McCall. "This is an agency that received $700 million in taxpayer dollars last session. We worked diligently during the legislative session to meet the needs of the agency as Director Lake requested, so this announcement to cut programs is surprising, to say the least."
House Majority Leader Mike Sanders also said that he believed the department was playing a 'political stunt' by cutting programs that affect Oklahoma's most vulnerable citizens.
"I'm asking for Oklahomans to turn their outrage toward the appropriate party in this matter – DHS – and demand they do the right thing and provide meals for our seniors, in-home services for our disabled adults and appropriate funding for foster care and adopted children. I also call on the agency to stop playing political football with vulnerable state residents and taxpayer dollars."
Now, members of their own party are firing back at the GOP leaders and defending DHS.
Rep. Leslie Osborn, Rep. Pat Ownbey and Rep. Earl Sears released statements saying the issue stems from a lack of funding, not the agency itself.
"There's no doubt that DHS's costs have grown far in excess of appropriations," said Osborn. "Over the last few years, the Legislature has worked hard to increase the appropriation from $672 million to $700 million, but we can't discount the fact that, during this same period, DHS has faced cost increases and lost revenue totaling at least $175 million. That is obviously far more than the $28 million increase in appropriations.
"This agency serves foster children, the disabled, the elderly, and those who cannot help themselves. It is not directing dollars to a nameless agency; it is directing dollars to lives. Any and all decisions to make cuts were devastating to the staff, the management, and the appropriators," she said.
Rep. Ownbey says that while DHS was hit with budget cuts for years, the number of Oklahomans needing assistance continued to grow.
Ownbey says DHS has taken several steps to try and spare crucial programs from the cuts, but their hands were tied.
"Every cut made was necessary to serve the primary goal of not eliminating any program, all of which are desperately needed by the citizens served," said Ownbey.
Osborn says that the cuts to the program should come as no surprise to anyone at the Capitol.
"We have met with Director Lake and his staff on numerous occasions, and they have always been open and honest with their concerns of state funding. Director Lake shared these same thoughts with our members during the budget meetings held this year in the House," Osborn said.
Following the announcement of the budget cuts, McCall stated that he believes DHS should be among the first agencies to be audited in 2018 to make sure that the agency is making the best use of taxpayer money.
While Osborn, Sears and Ownbey say they would welcome an audit, they say they wouldn't be surprised if the results show that a drastic increase in funding is needed to help the agency.


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A mom who had diligently taught her young daughter the rules of "stranger danger," was horrified when found herself witness to her own 6-year-old's alleged attempted kidnapping. Amy Norman was watching out her front window in Parkland, Washington as her daughter, Savanna, was returning home in broad daylight from playing with her best friend across the street. She was stunned as she suddenly saw two men try to abduct her little girl.
Savanna had looked both ways before crossing the street and, seeing no cars, began the short journey home. That's when she said two men "came out of nowhere" and grabbed her. But her mom had taught her what to do in a horrifying situation like this, so she yelled "Stranger danger!" and began kicking and punching. "I screamed loud ... loooouuuud," she told a local news outlet.
Meanwhile her 9-year-old friend Raquelle Pittenger watched shocked from across the street. And Savanna's mom ran out of the house towards her daughter.
The men got away but one of them, Jakeel Rashon Mason, was found and arrested. He is now in jail on bond. And, scarily, it turns out he lives only a few blocks away from the Normans.
It's amazing that this little girl remembered what to do in the moment and didn't freeze up. It's one thing to teach your kids "stranger danger" techniques, it's another to have them not panic and actually be able to think clearly and do them. Thank god Savanna did.
Amy Norman says she is considering moving her family out of the neighborhood.
What do you teach your kids about stranger danger?
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MARY (2005) [feature]
"Its own double bill - a response to The Passion of the Christ… a fantastic amalgam of Mel Gibson and Ferrara himself." - Village Voice
Tackling issues of faith and redemption in these cynical times, Mary sees controversial American director Abel Ferrara channelling his own persona through his lead character - an independent auteur filmmaker who also plays the role of Jesus Christ in a film he's shooting in Italy.
Juliette Binoche top-lines an eclectic cast as the actress playing Mary Magdalene who then embarks on her own spiritual journey to Jerusalem on the conclusion of the shoot. Matthew Modine is the director-turned-Christ, while the wild casting of Forest Whitaker and Heather Graham as husband and wife sees Whitaker play a cuckolding journalist in New York who interviews the film director on his TV show examining historical truths behind Christ.
A multi-award winner at the Venice Film Festival.
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Will the Antichrist rule in America? The terrifying prophecy is true, "Antichrist shall come…" (1 John 2:18). But will he come to America? Will he rule America? These are the questions that must be answered and that is what this teaching is intended to do. You want to know the truth, the facts, clear and unvarnished. Check this teaching out and you be the judge. We think you'll come to the right conclusion.
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Are you kidding? He's in the WH right now, and his name is Donald Trump.


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Maria Sharapova isn't just a class tennis player; with the looks and body of a supermodel, the Russian athlete has been the face of many beauty and fashion products. She has been on the cover of several fashion and sports magazines, and slayed it like a diva always. In fact, the five-time Grand Slam winner had lapped up so many endorsement deals in the past that she was named the Highest Paid Female Athlete by Forbes magazine in 2014, leaving Serena Williams behind.
If you are wondering what's the beauty regime of the 31-year-old tennis sensation and how she manages to look good all the time, here are some tips shared by the athlete herself.
Right sunscreen
Looking at her flawless glowing skin, its hard to imagine that she must be doing rigorous practice for hours under harsh sun. To make sure her skin remains unharmed, Maria applies sunscreen almost as soon as she wakes up. She has been doing it since her teenage years.
When she's playing tennis, Sharapova relies on Supergoop. Everyday Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50, which she says has a lightweight texture and doesn't sting her eyes as she sweats.
Secret of glowing skin
Along with applying sunscreen, there is one more thing the tennis ace does right after she wakes up – drinks plenty of water. It helps her remain hydrated and keeps her skin fresh and glowing. "I usually wake up and drink more than a half liter of water, just to get my mind ready and aware that I need to drink [water]," she said in an interview.
Getting enough sleep
It's crucial that you take proper rest and have a sound sleep if you want to look fresh and remain active throughout the day. Sharapova says, "I love to sleep. I love taking naps. That's been part of my regimen since I was a young girl. I used to have a morning and afternoon practice, and I'd come home and have lunch and then take a 45minute nap. To this day, I enjoy doing that if I have the opportunity."
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Right diet
Keeping your food simple is the key. Sharapova generally prefers to eat little chicken and lots of green vegetable before a match. She also loves to have fresh fruit juices that she likes to make on her own. To make her juice fresh, she generally adds kiwi and lemon.
Workout regime
Stretching, a warm-up jog on the beach, two hours of tennis practice, core exercises, Pilates and interval sessions on the bike or on hills and sand dunes are Sharapova's favourite forms of exercises. To feel rejuvenated and energized for the next week, the stunner goes for weekly sports massages and baths, both ice and hot. She adds Epsom salts and lavender essential oil in her bath, she said to Harpersbazaar.


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By Tom LoBianco
Gov. Mike Pence said Tuesday he soon will be "clarifying" what his Just IN news site will be doing and called reports on the plan an "understandable misunderstanding."
"Each weekday, up to six press releases will be featured in the 'Top Stories' section of the website. All other press releases for the day will appear further down on the Just IN homepage, separated by category. Members of the media will continue to receive press releases via email," according to a news release issued Tuesday afternoon.
Documents obtained by The Indianapolis Star -- first reported on IndyStar.com late Monday -- show a detailed plan to have state press secretaries write news stories and distribute them through the Just IN site. By noon Tuesday, Pence was playing down his administration's plans to start a news site.
"Reports that this was intended to be a news agency, I think just represent an understandable misunderstanding based on some internal communications that I read about in the press," Pence said, after his announcement that he had won an alternative expansion of Medicaid from the federal government.
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Star Wars Knight Errant Aflame
Script by John Jackson Miller
Pencils by Ivan Rodriguez
Inks by Ivan Rodriguez and Belardino Brabo
Colors by Michael Atiyeh
Lettering by Michael Heisler
Cover art by Joe Quinones
2.5 Stars
This is the fifth volume of this particular Star Wars series. On the cover page there is a four paragraph description as to what has happened in the previous volumes. Without this description, readers will not understand all that has happened (and thus what is happening).However most readers won't care to read those paragraphs and will instead skip to the illustrated panels of the graphic novel. The graphic novel fans, especially Star Wars fans, will still gladly read this small moment of a story (one can tell that this volume is a part of a larger whole). Mostly the panels are simple divisions of the pages (in one, two, three, or four rectangles); however, there are a few panels (where there is a grander bit of action) that have panels on top of panels or panels that are diagonally arranged across the page. The change in panel illustration does show the importance of specific moments. However, seeing how this is just a small part of a larger story, (and the end of the larger story arc) most readers won't notice these subtle action clues. They will instead just be racing through the story to find out how the other four volumes led to this climax.
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Sunday, June 29, 2008
From Blogher: What do you mean I'm in a midlife crisis!
He has all kinds of answers. "I'm here to learn how to be an assassin," or something like that. "I'm here because you people came to me," he says, but I'm paraphrasing. Finally, after maybe the fourth beating he answers, "I'm here because I don't know who I am." The turning point.
I reflected, "Perhaps that's most of us. We're here taking a beating because we don't know who we are."
In my old life, not the one where I was married but the one during which I awakened and found myself going through a hellish divorce, I wrote something about how one day I realized my life was doing the Watusi and there was not much I could do to stop it. ... Post continued at this link.
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- Bernice L. McFadden said...
I see we share some of the same favorite books. Please drop by my blog or my website: www.bernicemcfadden.com and experience my novels.
Peace & Light,
Bernice McFadden
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- June 29, 2008 at 1:56 PM
- Vérité Parlant said...
Thank you for alerting me to your work. I will take a look today.
- June 29, 2008 at 2:22 PM
- michelle said...
I read this post on the BlogHer site and had to come by and say hello! I am not at the age many would classify as mid-life crisis worthy yet, but I have been wondering the question "Do I know who I am?" thank you your sharing your post! It is always good to know I am not alone in my wonderings of my self identity.
- June 29, 2008 at 5:49 PM
- LISA VAZQUEZ said...
Hello there... {waves}
This is profound!
Is "mid-life" 50? 40?
There are so many discussions I try to lead at my blog about this issue about self-definition because so much of what we DO and DO NOT do is tied to the parameters that we have defined for ourselves and our lives...
I am so pleased to see you leading this discussion....
It is vitally important!
{thumbs up}
Peace, blessings and DUNAMIS!
- June 29, 2008 at 9:30 PM
- Vérité Parlant said...
50 or 40? Since the human race seems to be getting older, perhaps it's now 42.5. LOL.
I try not to lock myself or others in a box, which is why I don't really want to embrace the midlife label.
Thanks for dropping by. I think more and more women will be talking about reaching midlife, its pleasures and challenges, in an open, fearless fashion.
- July 6, 2008 at 2:30 PM


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What donors want to hear from your NGO
Nobody likes being asked for more money all the time, not even donors. Every NGO is different, but all NGOs have a similar job to always make sure their donors know they are appreciated.
1. They want to be thanked.
This one is the most basic. We say 'thank you' when a person picks up that pen you dropped, or when your friend did you a favor, or when we receive a gift for our birthday… Otherwise we'd be rude, and who likes rude people, let alone a rude nonprofit?
Some NGOs send personalized emails to their donors; others prefer to mail a handwritten card or even a small gift. Either way, a little note of gratitude goes a long way! (And don't wait months before you give it!)
2. They want to know that they made an impact.
Let's say you recently ran a fundraiser to build houses in a small community.
Show your donors what has happened since then: how many construction materials you were able to get, how many rooms you have built, how many families have settled into their new homes so far, and how these families' lives have improved so far.
Take pictures and write about the projects, the families, and even the people who do the construction work. Share them to your donors (via your e-newsletter or social media page) — it's a great way to let them see the positive effect that their support has made on other people.
3. They want you to be honest.
Donors need to trust your NGO before they even think about helping you. If you're a new organization with your certification still on the way, don't lie to your donors about already having one.
If you managed to send 50 kids to school, don't twist the story and say you sent 100.
If you made an error in a report, acknowledge and fix it right away.
The sense of trust between donor and NGO is vital, one that takes very little to break these days, so take good care of it.


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Zacks Investment Research downgraded shares of Credit Agricole Sa (NASDAQ:CRARY) from a buy rating to a hold rating in a research note released on Tuesday, July 18th.
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The JosieJo Show 23
Welcome, welcome, welcome to the JosieJo Show and in tribute to the recent International Women's Day that was on March 8th 2014 I've got two wonderful female singer-songwriters to inspire and delight. Both tracks are just three and a half minutes long and each is brimming with soul, wit and something of the essential essence of what it means to be a woman in this world of wonder. It's going to be a beautiful fifteen minutes and I'm happy to share it with you.
May I introduce you to a delightful and youthful singer-songwriter Phoebe Warden? A Nineteen year old from Canterbury, England she's been immersing herself in the local busking scene for a while now. I've mentioned the Canterbury busking scene before when I played CoCo and The Butterfields and indeed it was at a CoCo and The Butterfields gig in December 2013 that I first encountered Phoebe and she blew my socks off with her super charming, self-effacing calm. She's folk indie of the 21st Century. I couldn't help but compare her to Joni Mitchell as she played live and listening to her music since she reminds me of a soothing Caitlin Rose especially in this song "Hotel Bar". With its cute drinking theme, assonance and terse rhymes it tickles my eardrums and makes me smile. It's a song she wrote as she sat in a hotel bar waiting for her date who never showed up. Once she's beguiled you with her tune you'll want to shout "you cad" to that fellow or, as Dave Milligan did at The Green Note café that night, "you were stood up? Unbelievable". Why would anyone stand-up the charming Phoebe Warden? She doesn't demand sympathy though. It's a happy, hearty, hand-clappy bounce. This tune is sung beautifully and attentively produced. Tell us the story Phoebe Warden and "Hotel Bar".
Cool isn't it? Phoebe is just a delight to chat to and she is often found supporting the mighty CoCo and the Butterfields. I'll be tweeting the dates of their mini tour as they continue on it so follow me on twitter under the tag josiejoshow and if you get along to a live event or two you'll probably catch Phoebe sooner or later. It'll be like being in Venice Beach in the sixties and you will be able to say that you were there.
My next musician is Fanny Hulter Salinder and she's also an artist and producer based in Stockholm, Sweden. Her musical project goes under the name of Nuoli. She is staunchly feminist and passionate about challenging stereotypes. Her music is about questioning what it is to be human and she is being very successful in spreading her word globally denouncing inequality wherever it exists. In the Berlin based blog Nordic By Nature she recently described her project as being born from the simple fact that "time and pressure makes diamonds"
I think that this track "My Curse Is My Mind" is one of those diamonds. It's a call to arms against unfairness and disrespect. It's swirling sound uses percussion in many different ways which underlines the sort of fragile strength that she, herself, possesses. Sometimes it's a tub-thumping beat, next it's a tinkly twinkle and sometimes it's both of those at once. This track has a beautiful soaring quality that leaves you uplifted and the end fades away like stones turning paler as they dry in the sunshine. Sit back and enjoy this. It's quite wonderful Nuoli and "My Curse Is My Mind"
I never want that track to end. Nuoli's new single "My Curse Is My Mind" and you can read her answers to Nordic By Nature's questions on their website http://nordicbynatureberlin.com/ I'll be plundering that website for great bands in the near future I'll be bound. Visit my Facebook page for photos I've taken of Phoebe Warden aswell as much more extra content and my website for links to all the archived shows and links to the bands. In respect of International Women's Day I'll end this show with a track by another great female singer songwriter this time from Vlissingen, Nederland This is Eva Auad and "Roll It Over Me"


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This is at a local organic farm around the corner from my house. No I don't live in rural farmlands it just happens to be in a part of town that we were driving through and these guys obviously have a fair patch of earth that they own. In any case you can purchase all your veggies and other good things here. I pulled over on side of road and snapped this shot, simply because of the color of the clouds as sun was setting behind me. The colors were magical. This is an HDR image made up of 6 individual images.
Little did I know that the next day I would also be on a farm, but about an hour away. Maybe message for me there. The Farm Life = The Simple Life!


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This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Centre for Criminology. The Faculty has put together an exciting programme of events and activities to commemorate this anniversary and to capture the intellectual life of the Centre, as well as to showcase our plans for research and teaching over the next decade or so. To find out more about the 50th Anniversary please see our anniversary pages.
Our 50th Anniversary Criminal Justice Conference will take place on Saturday 4 June and will bring together MPs, QCs, senior police, and many high-profile key-note figures from criminal justice non-profits to discuss 'Contemporary Dilemmas in Criminal Justice' in three panels chaired by distinguished panel hosts from the world of media. We anticipate this will be a sell-out event with conference delegates attending from around the world. Registration for this event is now open and can be carried out through the university's online shop. The conference takes place on the day after the Annual Roger Hood Public lecture on 'Criminal Justice in the Service of Security', by Professor Lucia Zedner.
Throughout the year, a number of prestigious 50th anniversary lectures are taking place and our 'Crime and Mental Health' conference will take place at Green Templeton College in March. Further details about all of the events taking place can be found on our anniversary events page.
In recognition of the Centre for Criminology's milestone birthday, the Faculty of Law has launched the Centre's '50th Anniversary Campaign' to secure and enhance the next fifty years of research and teaching by establishing a Global Criminal Justice Research Hub in the Centre. If you would like to discuss this campaign or receive further information about criminology activity at the University of Oxford, please contact Maureen O'Neill, Director of Development at email@example.com.


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Heather Dalton, 'When forsaken by my relations': The Skinner Family
9 November, 2017 @ 1:05 pm - 1:50 pm
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Dr Heather Dalton is a Research Fellow in the School of Historical & Philosophical Studies at the University of Melbourne. The focus of her current project is transnational relationships and family ties in trading networks in the 15th and 16th century Atlantic.
Although the idea of a trading network is commonly associated with economic history, it is increasingly understood that relationships mattered – that the efficiency and profitability of a trading network depended on the strength of personal ties between people. In investigating trading networks through the prism of extended family, the aim of this paper is to not only enrich our knowledge of trading communities, but to consider the nature of the family in this early period of European expansion, focusing on the case of the Skinner family of London in particular.


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So I just "finished" playing Crysis a little bit ago. I put finished in quotes because you really don't finish anything, the game just ends. I remember back when everyone made a big deal about how abruptly Halo 2 ended, but I have to say that the ending for Crysis is way worse. In fact, I would go so far as to say that this is the worst ending in any game I have played. After beating it, I actually walked into my roommates room and asked him how Crysis ended. I was certain that my game must of glitched and triggered the credits. But no, what happened was the actual real ending.
I am really stunned at this point. Literally nothing in the plot of the game got resolved, and the character's dialog up until the credits consisted of pretty much "Alright, now we know how to kill these things, lets go and do it". I seriously feel like I played 50% of a game. What a major disappointment.


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Secret Meeting score: 70
by Philip Moss
Music can be a funny old thing. One minute you're signed to a major record label, receiving Ivor Novello nominations, performing with the likes of Dame Shirley Bassey, and being lauded by the likes of Tom Waits and Rufus Wainwright. Then, almost in a puff of smoke, it's gone.
By 2016, eight years on since his second record, Sky Bound, Baxter was in the proverbial wilderness. But out of nowhere came an invitation from the widower of sixties' guitar pioneer, Davey Graham, to unveil the blue plaque that would be placed in his home town of Market Bosworth to commemorate his life's work. Despite Graham's music being covered by the likes of Paul Simon, and inspiring Jimmy Page and Ray Davies among others, it was Baxter's work that Graham had fallen for in his later years. For Baxter, this was the boost of confidence and spark of inspiration he needed, and born was the The Ballad of Davey Graham.
But where The Ballad of Davey Graham looks fondly on another man's 'world of wonder', this is not a mood that transpires across the record as a whole. The Other Side of Blue opens with its melancholic title track – true to his word, the song is sans the 'bells and whistles' and 'camouflage' that an overblown production can bring, instead limited to just piano and voice. 'People change, we don't notice. I guess I thought they'd always be the same', he opens, and while on first listen he seems to be making a wider observation, it somehow feels like the lyrics has been written – looking in the mirror – reflectively identifying the changes in himself.
The mournful feel of of the opener continues on For Crying Out Loud. Over a fluttering of Spanish guitars and lugubrious strums, Baxter's heart is clearly controlling his pen as he whispers – 'nothing you say rings true and it doesn't matter if you say it loud… how can I show my heart when I cut it out?' This is a man who has been battered by love, and isn't afraid to show it to the world.
Black Are The Gypsy Horses will appeal to fans of Villagers and Willy Mason. Cold would slot quite comfortably onto Elbow's debut, Asleep In The Back, with Baxter doing a quite remarkable job of sounding like Guy Garvey. While closer, Where The Wild River Runs, brings the record to a fittingly downbeat conclusion.
If there was to be one criticism thrown at The Other Side of Blue, it would be Baxter's persistence with simple arrangements which, at times, display a lack of variance in musicality – particularly when compared to the great records which tread a similar path such as Ryan Adams' Love Is Hell. But if you're looking for a backdrop with which to drown your sorrows to, The Other Side of Blue could well provide the companionship you are looking for.


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Perhaps no region in Europe enchants and inspires a sense of romance – both of the personal and artistic varieties – more than the area of Provence in southern France. A perfect destination for those with time to spare – because none of its landscapes or small towns should be hurried through – Provence is a combination of the stylish and the tried-and-true, blending cobblestone streets, ancient churches, fragrant lavender fields and inviting beaches.
Given all of the region's diversity, though, it's a good idea to create a roadmap for exploring it. And then making modifications on the fly as you like. Here are a few tips to consider:
There is probably no better time to sample all of the glories of Provence than during the summer, when the lavender fields are in full bloom and various festivals – including the Festival d'Avignon – are in full swing. Of course, summer is also the most popular time to travel to Provence, so make sure you book your accommodations well ahead of time.
Sites to see include:
The lavender fields near the Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque are unmatched for their beauty, making this a favorite destination for photographers. You can also take in some lavender at the Plateau de Valensol.
In the southwest area of Provence. There's the Carmargue's National Park, which features acres of marshland that's ripe for bird watching.
The town of Aix-en-Provence features everything from street performers to brightly shuttered stately homes to a major electronics retailer. It is also the former home of artist Paul Cezanne. Shiny medallions dot the sidewalks in places in town that were significant in his lifetime, including his family's home.
If you're looking for a touch of something more historic, check out the Roman ruins at Orange and Arles. Each town has its own Roman arena, though the one at Orange is said to be the more impressive of the two. Arles is known for its many winding streets that served as inspiration for some of Vincent van Gogh's paintings.
Be sure to include a stop in at least one of the area's many vineyards. Those in the area of Châteauneuf-du-Pape are worth a try. That's where one of France's more well-known wines is produced.
And before making the trip across the pond, be sure to visit Royal Robbins for what you'll be wearing on your trip, whether casual attire or hiking gear!


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Thursday, March 31, 2011
Twin Shadow & The Directors' [Faux?] Video
"Twin Shadow challenged us to make a film that was highly diseased, something sick, something bacterially infected, something wrought with viruses. He wanted us to take this film to its last remaining breath, knocking on heaven's door while gasping for air within inches of life, and then REVIVE and REVEAL it to the world. He also wanted us to think outside the browser. Little did we know that we were entering something so stark and so dark. Although it was our first foray into music films and almost certainly will be our last, we look back at the undertaking with a sense of accomplishment and artful wonder.
And it certainly has gone viral. To paraphrase Elvis, who shared our fondness for tigers: "10,000,000 blogs can't be wrong."
"There is no key to my gate" was a challenge for us to go deeper then we had ever gone before. The grand reveal of the Siberian. The arm reveal during the first entrance into the blogosphere. "The Green Face." We COULD go on and on.[..] Each historical moment within this film is forever ingrained in our minds and hearts, and brings us one step closer to opening the "gate" which Twin Shadow eludes to that leads eventually, to the doors of perception.
It should be known that we had initially planned on a shot of George's heels as the very last shot, a controversial achillean ending and a nod to Bergman's "The Seventh Seal" nodding to "The Last Temptation of Christ". The label rejected this idea."
- The Directors (Press Release)
More info over @ the "Official "At My Heels" (The Movie) Website."
"Winner[s] of South Greenpoint Film Festival for "Short Piece."
Winner[s] at TriBeCa Film Festival for "musical visualization in short form."
Nominated at Cannes for "Most Ostentatious Use of an Endangered Species."
Recognized by the Moscow Film Festival for being "Mildly Russian."
Rumored to have been discussed over a beer by Werner Herzog and his confidant."
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MAMA ELEPHANT: Little Boo Agenda (4"x6" Clear Photopolymer Stamp Set)
This stamp set includes 16 ghost images, 3 sentiments and 2 pieces of candy. It's perfectly sized for creating hand-made cards and other Halloween paper-crafting projects. The agenda sets are also perfectly sized for using in your planner!
4x6 Photopolymer Stamp Set Includes:
- 18 Image Stamps
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- Ghost 3/4" x 7/8"
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About two years ago I was diagnosed with a repetitive stress injury in both wrists and tendonitis from computer work all day. I was off work for a few weeks, however, between my employer and the insurance company, I received my full pay. I was mostly paid by my employer.
I have been back to work full-time for over a year, with modifications.
Today Athens insurance company sent me a letter saying that the doctor said I am permanent and stationary. Based on the report, my permanent disability rating is 11%. "This rating is equivalent to $9,932 which is paid at the weekly permanent disability rate of $290 for 34.25 weeks. The report indicates that you are not in need of continuing medical care. Permanent disability payments are not due at this time because you have returned to work receiving 100 percent of your wages at the time of injury. When a settlement or award for benefits is made, your permanent disability payments shall be calculated from the last date of temporary disability payments, or the date you became permanent and stationary, whichever is earlier...We are unsure if we agree with the results of this evaluation as it pertains to your level of permanent impairment and as such will be writing to Dr. Jayakar reqeusting a supplemental report requesitng clarification/additional information."
What does this mean?
Plus, the doctor told me that I should be offered life-time medical to deal with flare-ups. And, I an not totally recovered, so I will need on-going medical care for flare-ups, so I don't understand the part that says I do not need continuing medical care. Well, I don't understand pretty much all of this.
If anybody has any insight, I would be very grateful to hear it.
Thank you so much!


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Not really... Khartoum has one of the highest values of land/property on the continent. Although halted construction has become synonymous with the city a lot of projects are coming back to life.To be honest with you this project is meaningless
For example take a look at the Turkish sauwkin project and the one in port Sudan near the port
And the on going projects all over Khartoum they will never be completed
As for the project in Suakin I trust Turkish companies. Not sure about which Port Sudan project you're talking about so I can't comment on that.