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I have always loved attending the shows during Fashion Week. So much work and thought goes into every aspect of the presentation and still the show seems to fly by in a matter of minutes. I often find myself struggling to take everything in at once. There are so many visual and emotional images radiating from the runway – The Clothes, The Shoes, The Hair, The Make-Up, The Music. As difficult as it is to absorb so much at once it almost adds to the allure. You are probably thinking maybe this girl is having trouble seeing the runway and she should get some better seats! Point Taken! I am sure things are a bit clearer from Anna Wintour's chair! Unfortunately, I wasn't even in the rafters for the Spring 2012 shows in Paris this time! I still have seen each and every one of the collections – thank you Style.com!! I have to say my absolute favorite is Giambatista Valli. Finally something different we haven't seen on every other runway. It also fits my timeless,ageless rule and is unique enough to justify paying the big bucks.
If you have a chance to look at the collection on-line, I would like exits 12, 16 (LOVE) 22, 35, and 43 in my closet come May.


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Bay River Colony
Welcome to Bay River Colony, ideally located on E. Wallisville Road, just north of I-10 in Baytown. Residents enjoy the feel of country living coupled with the convenience of being just 20 minutes away from downtown Houston. This family oriented neighborhood is situated close to a variety of entertainment and recreational activities, including the Baytown Nature Center, San Jacinto Mall, Eagle Pointe Golf & Recreation complex and Houston Raceway Park . Bay River Colony lies within the highly acclaimed, Goose Creek Independent School District and features a Park, Playground and Walking Trail.
- Driving Directions
- From Downtown Houston: Travel east on I-10 to Baytown. Exit John Martin Road and turn left, heading north approximately 1-mile.
- Turn right on E. Wallisville Road and the right again on Bluegrass Road into the community.
- Turn left on Amaryllis Ave. The sales office will be on your right.
- Sales Office Address
4410 Amaryllis Avenue
Baytown, Texas 77521
Key Map No. – 461N
Phone: (713) 205-1444
Subdivision Information
Public Schools (Goose Creek ISD)
Dr Antonio Banuelos Elementary (281) 420-1230
Highlands Junior High School (281) 420-4695
Goose Creek Memorial High School (281) 421-4400
Private Schools
Baytown Christian Academy (281) 421-4150
Walden Oak (281) 424-5811
San Jacinto Christian Academy (281) 420-8322
The Chinquapin School (281) 426-5551
Lee College (281) 427-5611
San Jacinto College (281) 476-1501
Homeowner's Association
12603 Louetta Road, Suite 101
Cypress, Texas 77429
Dues: Approximately $365 a yr.
Utility Services
Reliant (Electric) (713) 207-7777
Centerpoint Energy (Gas) (281) 425-7300
Verizon (Cable/Internet) (800) 837-4966
Hotchkiss Disposal (Trash) (281) 427-6666
Verizon (Phone) (800) 837-4966
East Houston Regional Med. Center (281) 420-8600
Houston Methodist (713) 790-3333
Triumph Hospital (281) 420-7800
Post Office
U.S. Post Office (281) 442-8218
Emergency Information - 911
Police: (Harris Co. Sheriff Dept) (713) 221-7720
Fire (Bay Town Fire Dept.) (281) 422-2311
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5325 Katy Freeway, Suite 2
Houston, TX 77007
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Harris County 0.69
Lake MUD 0.62
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I just got this email from a loyal reader regarding various pundits call for a depression this month, and it got me to thinking. Many have called me pessimistic, to just come back a year later and call me prescient. I don't think I'm either. I am what you call "realistic". I made a call for global depression 10 months ago, on Friday, 18 April 2008 after going through the events that led into my making a trading error that temporarily dropped my (then) annualized ROI below my 110% target. In the post I made it clear that I felt we were depression bound, on a global basis. See Food for thought, it pretty much lays out where I was coming from.
This is the email that prompted me to reminisce. As you can see, my calls for a depression significantly pre-date many of the pop-pundits. It is not a matter of right or wrong, early or late. I manage all of my assets and net worth myself. I cannot afford to be very wrong, or to be wrong more often than not. Thus, I put a lot of resources, time, thought and energy into being able to see clearly through the fog. If I, and the many gentlemen listed below, are right then we have a very, very tough time ahead of us and thoughts of finding a bottom or going long should be substituted by wealth and purchasing power preservation.
"I thought you might find the following note to be an interesting new spin on things.
The list of people either calling for Depression, saying we are in a Depression now, or saying a Depression is definitely possible or likely, is growing. It now contains some of the biggest names in business and elsewhere. Below is the list.
Perception is changing. When the likes of the world's 2nd richest man, and the CEO of Microsoft, and Gordon Brown's closest advisor are all saying we will end up in Depression, that has a significant impact on the likelihood that this event will occur. It shapes the perception of the common man. These are the business leaders of the world.
I would also just note that something happened around the 1st week of February. That is when most people began making their calls along these lines.
- Nassim Taleb -//- Author ; former MD and Prop Trader at UBS, CIBC, Bankers Trust -//- 10/21/08 -//- "This is probably worse than the Great Depression... I don't know if we're entering the most difficult period not since the Great Depression, but since the American Revolution... More serious than the Great Depression." (source, source)
- Benoit Mandelbrot -//- French Mathematician ; Professor at Yale ; Fellow at Thomas J. Watson Research Center -//- 10/21/08 -//- Listen to source. He says this could be worse than the Great Depression. (source)
- Paul Krugman -//- Nobel Prize winner in Economics ; NYT Columnist ; Professor at Yale, MIT, Stanford -//- 1/4/09 -//- "The fact is that recent economic numbers have been terrifying, not just in the United States but around the world. Manufacturing, in particular, is plunging everywhere. Banks aren't lending; businesses and consumers aren't spending. Let's not mince words: This looks an awful lot like the beginning of a second Great Depression." Krugman says Depression is possible not once but thrice." (source, source, source)
- Nouriel Roubini -//- Professor at Stern School of Business ; President of RGE Monitor ; Former Senior Economist for Council of Economic Advisers under Bill Clinton ; Former Senior Advisor to Tim Geithner in Treasury Department -//- 1/29/09 -//- ""The problem is that even you have the best thing with the best program implemented unfortunately the recession and financial crisis train has left the station," he said. "If we do the right thing there will be slow recovery next year. If we do the wrong thing, we'll have a near-depression."" (source)
- Willem Buiter -//- Professor at the LSE ; columnist at the FT ; former chief economist of the EBRD ; former external member of the MPC ; invited to offer (gloomy) advice to Iceland (source) -//- 2/1/09 -//- "YES WE CAN!! have a global depression if we really continue to work at it... I used to be optimistic about the capacity of our political leaders and central bankers to avoid the policy mistakes that could turn the current global recession into a deep and lasting global depression. Now I'm not so sure." (source)
- Bill Gross -//- Manager of PIMCO Total Return Fund -//- 2/5/09 -//- "Bill Gross, co-chief investment officer of Pacific Investment Management Co., said the U.S. may slump into a "mini depression" unless policy makers spend trillions of dollars to spur growth. "This economy needs support from the government, a check from the government in the trillions," Gross said today in a Bloomberg Television interview from Pimco's headquarters in Newport Beach, California. "There is a potential catastrophe if the U.S. government continues to focus on billions of dollars." " (source)
- Steve Ballmer -//- CEO of MSFT -//- 2/6/09 -//- ""This is a once-in-a-lifetime economic crisis," Ballmer told a retreat of House Democrats in Williamsburg, Va. "There is a lot of history around that, and frankly if you stop and think about it, 1837, '73, '29, 2008, it's almost exactly a whole lifetime between each of the major economic difficulties that we face." Ballmer said that economic growth in the last 25 years was fueled by innovation, globalization, and debt--and that the current levels of debt were unsustainable. "In 1929, for example, just before the stock market crash, the private debt-to-GDP ratio was 160 percent," he said. "Last year, private sector debt as a percentage of the GDP: 300 percent, far more leverage." "In my view, what we now have will be a fundamental economic reset," he said. "The economy is going to have to re-establish itself at a level of spending that reflects the real value of underlying assets before we can all start growing again at a healthy rate." " (source)
- Janet Yellen -//- President of San Francisco Fed ; Professor at Berkeley -//- 2/6/09 -//- "The dynamics of the financial markets as well as the global nature of the current downturn both have similarities to the depression of the 1930s, Janet Yellen, president of the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank, told reporters after a speech to the 128th Assembly for Bank Directors meeting on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii." (source)
- Dominique Strauss Kahn -//- MD of the IMF ; Professor at 3 French Universities ; former French Finance Minister -//- 2/7/09 -//- "Advanced economies are already in a "depression" and the financial crisis may deepen unless the banking system is fixed, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn said." (source)
- Carlos Slim Helu -//- Mexican Billionaire ; 2nd Richest Person in World -//- 2/9/09 -//- He said this of Mexico: "The businessman Carlos Slim said that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will plummet, which will bring unemployment as never seen since the 30s."It will raise unemployment as we had no news in our personal lives, only (in) the history of 30, will break the companies, many small, medium and large, they will close their shops, will be closed by everywhere, the buildings will be empty, "he predicted the employer during their participation in the forum before the Mexican crisis: What to do to grow? "It's a situation that is going to be delicate, I would not be catastrophic, but we must anticipate and prepare for not seeing the consequences and be crying later." (source, source)
- Edward Balls -//- UK PM Brown's closest ally ; currently Schools Secretary ; former chief economic adviser to the UK Treasury -//- 2/9/09 -//- "The reality is that this is becoming the most serious global recession for, I'm sure, over 100 years, as it will turn out." "The economy is going to define our politics in this region and in Britain in the next year, the next five years, the next 10 and even the next 15 years," Mr Balls said. "These are seismic events that are going to change the political landscape. I think this is a financial crisis more extreme and more serious than that of the 1930s, and we all remember how the politics of that era were shaped by the economy." (source)"


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A to Z Challenge: C is for Clarence Street (#AtoZChallenge)
Welcome to my April 2017 Great and Powerful 2017 Blogging from A to Z Challenge!
Today, C is for Clarence Street!
Here is a Google map showing where Clarence Street is located in James Bay.
Clarence Street is one block, from Niagara Street to Simcoe. It runs parallel to the street I live on, and you can see the tall apartment block behind our house.
What I could find out about Clarence Street:
- 112 Clarence Street: http://www.victoriaheritagefoundation.ca/HReg/JamesB/Clarence112.html
- 146 Clarence Street: http://www.victoriaheritagefoundation.ca/HReg/JamesB/Clarence146.html
This second house is important, as it gives us the origin of the name Clarence Street. To quote the page above:
"William John Goepel paid the taxes until 1897. Born in London, England, he came to BC in 1875 and married Sarah Bate in 1881. He was a gentleman and real estate agent, but may have lost money in the 1893 depression, because by 1895 he was a gold commissioner in the Kootenays (his residence was still listed as 38 Simcoe), and by 1898 a Government Inspector in Nelson, BC. The Goepels returned to Victoria by 1920, and William became Deputy Minister of Finance for the Province. He died in Victoria in 1936 at 79. Sarah was the daughter of Mark Bate, first mayor of Nanaimo, BC, in 1875, and a long-time member of St. Mary's Anglican Church Choir in Oak Bay, Sir James and Lady Douglas Chapter of IODE, the Women's Club, and BC Historical Association. She was also active in charitable organizations, including the Women's Auxiliary of St. Mary's Church, as president of the Altar Guild, the Mothers' Union and Little Helpers, and the Friendly Help Club. Sarah died in 1944 at 92. Clarence St was named after the Goepels' youngest son, Clarence Dorset Goepel (1883-1947). Born in Victoria, he lived in Oak Bay 35 years and owned Pacific Chemical Co."
Here are some pictures I took of Clarence Street just this week.
Looking towards Simcoe.
Looking back towards Niagara
146 Clarence (see link above)
The teacup plum tree
What else do you want to know about Clarence Street? Ask away, and I will see what I can find out for you!
Thanks for visiting letter C of my A to Z Challenge post of 2017. You can find more C posts at http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/2017/04/atozchallenge-4-4-2017-letter-c.html. Stay tuned for D is for… tomorrow!!
Posted on April 4, 2017, in A to Z Challenge and tagged A to Z Challenge, atozchallenge, James Bay, Victoria. Bookmark the permalink. 21 Comments.
What a lovely street! And great pics!
I'm late on my rounds through A to Z. I opened you with C. But I did not know how jealous you would make me. I would love to live in Victoria, you very lucky person.
Letter D, oh my the alphabet moves quickly.
Hey, It's Ann visiting from A to Z So Much to Choose From and
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i found some binder rings at staples and thought they would be great for these albums. i love that i could tie tule and other fun stuff onto them! throughout this album i used distressing inks, paper tearing and wrinkling, as well as glimmer mists to make it shabby but also a little chic! <3
1st page: i used my tim holtz clock stamp with white ink and clear / glitter embossing powder. in the pocket is a tag that swivels open to reveal the word "faith"
2nd page: featuring my FIRST EVER accordion flower!!! i love this little guy! i got to use my ms scoreboard for the first time and this flower was so easy!
3rd page: untie the brown ribbon to reveal an accordion type folded strip of paper with a different message on each square. this was quite fun to make!
4th page: a little pocket holds a double sided tag and a butterfly background
5th page: lift up the little tab and find a folder with a message inside. this saying is my favorite. it was found on the wall of a bunker where, i believe, a jewish family was hiding during ww2. very sad but also very beautiful words that should always be remembered.
6th page: another little swivel tab with a message underneath.
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Initially, the principal activities of Kinsajasa were dealing with the supplies of various high-tech equipment and machinery. To further meeting clients' demand, we expanded the operation into installation and commissioning of all products supplied by us. To achieve this objective, we enhanced the technical skills of our personnel by sending them for relevant technical training of different products provided by our Principals and Suppliers overseas. Thereafter, to increase our services and competitiveness in the market, we embarked into environmental preservation and cleaning services. The latter is a niche market that the Company has identified through the experience gained from the recently completed joint-ventured project on the Lutong Refinery Restoration and Remediation Contract under Shell Malaysia Limited. Our local personnel were able to capitalise on the expertise, skills, support and co-operation provided by our qualified and experienced environmental specialists from the USA.
Kinsajasa sourced the high-tech equipment and machinery from oversea Principals and Manufacturers from countries like U.S.A., U.K. and the EU. So far, we have secured numerous appointments as authorized agents or as sole distributors for the region where our Company operates. Packaged with these appointments, apart from providing skills training to our personnel, these Principals and Manufacturers also provide technical advices and expertise back-up services for all products represented by us.
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Factors To Consider When Choosing Wholesale Bridesmaid Dresses
Over the years, there has been a growth in the fashion industry. That is because of trends that have taken over the market. For reasons like those, there has been a group of investors that have been attracted into the business. The items that have already been sold is what most people who come into the market deal in. The venture can be considered viable because they can be able to earn from that.
The bridesmaid dresses are a fortune for them and it is considered as a really good idea. They are able to see more money in such because the dresses go in pairs. However, because of reasons such as these, they have been able to flood the market. The dresses that the client wants to buy in wholesale are chosen but they have a really hard time doing so because of such factors. A number of factors if considered by the client can be able to make the process of choosing for the client an easy one.
The first factor to consider is the design. Reference to the design is the way the make of the dress looks like. There are thousands of designs that are there for the dresses and one should be availed a variety of them so that they can choose. To the client, the design that they choose should be appealing to them and they should make an effort to look at the most recent ones of them all.
The other factor that should be considered is the cost. The cost is the other factor that should be considered. The cost is the charges that a client has to incur when acquiring a dress. The works of the client happen within a budget that is formed based on the resources that are available. The budget has limits up to which the client must not spend past. Affordability of the dresses should be key so that the client can buy them. From a dealer, there is a discount they should get because they buy in wholesale.
The other factor to consider is the quality of the material. Materials that have the right quality are the ones that the client should make sure that they buy. The quality can be able to determine the duration in which the cloth will last. The client should be able to check for the quality themselves or if they do not trust their skills, they can consider hiring the services of a professional.
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Functional Therapy Activities is a set of tools that incorporate functional tasks and activities that OT's, PT's, ST's and RT's can use in cognitive rehabilitation and physical rehabilitation to help people become more independent . The tools can be used in a wide range of therapy settings for people of various disabilities and age groups.
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Functional Cognitive Activities are accessed via a website that provides printable treatment activities for occupational, physical, recreation and speech therapists addressing functional cognition. The treatment activities are arranged to address 8 progressive levels of functional cognition.
Occupation Based Kits are ready to use therapy materials with graded worksheets to use in therapy sessions to address cognitive and physical goals. There are options for building your own kits.
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Alissa Violet Has Accused Jake Paul Of Physically Abusing Her
21 August 2017, 15:28 | Updated: 6 November 2017, 09:42
The claims emerged after Jake accused Alissa's boyfriend of assaulting his assistant.
Alissa Violet has accused former boyfriend Jake Paul of being physically and emotionally abusive during their relationship.
The accusations were made after Jake Paul accused Alissa Violet's current boyfriend of assaulting his assistant.
On 18th August, Jake shared a video in which he accused Alissa's current boyfriend - fellow YouTuber FaZe Banks - of intentionally assaulting his assistant. Banks strongly refuted claims that he had purposefully injured the assistant in a video response. It was in this video that Alissa made the accusations against Jake.
"You guys know that I used to live with him for two years," Alissa explains in the video. "I've known him for like three or four years."
"You know we've been through a lot of shit. And honestly, he did assault me a few times."
Alissa alleges in the video that Jake spat at her on multiple occasions; and also accuses him of doing the same thing to his current girlfriend Erika Costell. As well as spitting, Alissa said Jake threw her phone at the wall, and "dragged" her down a flight of stairs. She also revealed a scar on her knee which she claimed was caused by Jake.
Erika Costell took to Twitter to deny that Jake had assaulted her.
"Jake has never harmed me in anyway [sic] shape or form," she wrote in a statement "But let's not take away from the important of what's going on. Aggression toward anyone under any circumstance (including myself) is unacceptable. We should focus on the issue at hand, not the drama surrounding it."
August 19, 2017
Jake has not commented on the allegations.
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Information on Dental Implant Treatment In Mesa, AZ
Are you missing teeth and finding it increasingly difficult to chew your food or feel comfortable talking and laughing with others? If so, you are not alone. Many people suffer with the issues of missing teeth and are unsure of what they can do to overcome them. Years ago, there were only two basic treatments for missing teeth and that was to have partials or bridges. Today, there are permanent solutions for the problems of missing teeth. Through a surgical procedure, you can have Dental Implant Treatment In Mesa, AZ. This will replace your missing teeth with dental implants that not only look like natural teeth, but perform like them as well.
How are Dental Implants Put in Your Gums?
The Dental Implant Treatment In Mesa, AZ is a surgical one. You will first be given anesthesia. The type you receive will depend on how many implants you are having put into place. With only one implant, you will most likely have a local anesthetic. If you are having several implants or even a full mouth of implants put in, you will need a general anesthetic so you can be asleep during the procedure.
Once you are under the effect of the anesthesia, the dentist will make an incision in your gum socket. This will allow for an opening so he or she can insert the metal implant into your jawbone. This is the most extensive part of the procedure and will become the root structure for your new tooth. This anchor will be sutured into place and you will be sent home to heal for a period of three to four weeks. The healing process is a long one, but is needed to ensure your body is accepting these new structures, so you do not experience structural damages when your new teeth are put in.
Once the dentist places your new teeth on each anchor, your smile will be filled in, giving you the confidence you are missing and allowing you to better chew and enjoy your food.


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Have you heard of the term "metamaterial"? It is considered to be an emerging technology that has the potential to change the way we live today. Although the first metamaterial was developed in the late 1940's , recently researchers in the UK and US put forward a blueprint for building a cloaking device. Light as we know can be either reflected(mirror) or transmitted (see through glass). What meta material does is bend light around in unexpected directions . In simple terms " Things made out of metamaterial can make you invisible". Sounds interesting? , think again.
We could very well have invisisbility cloaks to make the wearer invisible and snooping around. Or government keeping a watch on whatever you do in your daily life by clocking listening devices , cameras in public (or maybe private places). Security agencies all over are already spying on internet users LEGALLY in the name of safety (which is a different debate all togather).
Maybe its time we start discussing about it.


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So I'm never in Newmarket because I'm a broke ass bitch. Newmarket is more Haeme's thing (mainly because she doesn't keep maxing out her funds by flitting back and forth from Auckland and Melbourne). ANYWAY the point I'm trying to make is that I now have a reason to go to Newmarket! This shop is …
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Caesar's Messiah, 9/15/18; Pat Macpherson, Dhr. Seven, Pfc Sandoval (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly
Seven of today's most controversial biblical scholars reveal their shocking conclusions about the true origins of Christianity.
Based on the best-selling religious studies book by Joseph Atwill, this documentary shows that:
Based on the best-selling religious studies book by Joseph Atwill, this documentary shows that:
- Jesus is not a historical figure,
- the events of Jesus' life were based on a Roman military campaign,
- his supposed "second coming" refers to a historical event that already occurred,
- the teachings of the Christ [Christós, "the Anointed One," a king, emperor or "king of kings"] came from the ancient pagan mystery schools, and
- the Gospels were written by a family of Caesars and their supporters, who left us documents to prove it.
|Coming soon: a better Jesus ("Son of Zeus")
The official history provided by the Roman Catholic Church [an arm of the self-proclaimed "Holy Roman Empire"] does not hold up to rigorous scrutiny.
Scholars agree that Christianity (particularly the more popular universalist/catholic version, the biggest religion in the world) was used as a political tool to control the masses of the day.
It is still being used this way today. Much like the ancient era from which Christianity emerged, we are currently on the brink of an immense paradigm shift.
Studying this history can help us understand modern-day politics and give us a much-needed perspective for coming up with solutions to today's problems to create a better world most of us envision.
The seven featured biblical scholars are:
- Joseph Atwill
- Robert Eisenman
- John Hudson
- Kenneth Humphreys
- Rod Blackhirst
- Acharya S/D.M. Murdock
- Timothy Freke.
Caesar's Messiah is a 2005 book by researcher Joseph Atwill (author of Shakespeare's Secret Messiah, 2014) that argues that the New Testament Gospels were written as wartime propaganda by scholars connected to the Roman imperial court of the Flavian emperors ("Caesars"): Vespasian, Titus, and Domitian. Their primary purpose in creating Rome's Christian religion was to control the spread of Judaism and moderate its political virulence. Jewish nationalist Zealots had been defeated in the First Jewish-Roman War of 70 AD. But Judaism remained an influential movement throughout the Mediterranean region. The book argues that the biblical character Jesus Christ is a typological representation of the Roman Emperor Titus. More
Produced by Nlightning workZ. Copyright 2012. Directed by Fritz Heede. Written by Nijole Sparkis and Joseph Atwill. Cinematography by Marisa Maldonado and Fritz Heede. Narrated by Nijole Sparkis. Produced by Nijole Sparkis, Fritz Heede, and Joseph Atwill. Music and editing by Fritz Heede.


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Review: The Mermaid
The Mermaid
Rating: 4/5
Buy or Borrow: Buy
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Once there was a mermaid who longed to know of more than her ocean home and her people. One day a fisherman trapped her in his net but couldn't bear to keep her. But his eyes were lonely and caught her more surely than the net, and so she evoked a magic that allowed her to walk upon the shore. The mermaid, Amelia, became his wife, and they lived on a cliff above the ocean for ever so many years, until one day the fisherman rowed out to sea and did not return.
P. T. Barnum was looking for marvelous attractions for his American Museum, and he'd heard a rumor of a mermaid who lived on a cliff by the sea. He wanted to make his fortune, and an attraction like Amelia was just the ticket.
Amelia agreed to play the mermaid for Barnum, and she believes she can leave any time she likes. But Barnum has never given up a money-making scheme in his life, and he's determined to hold on to his mermaid.
I think The Mermaid might be my favourite of Henry's books so far! I really enjoyed this one, and I had a lot of fun reading it. The opening/first part was brilliant, we had a love story in this little seaside town and it had a very fairy tale feel to the storytelling, with the wording and the lack of dialogue and so on. It really caught my interest and had me paying attention!
After that we head in to the next part of the story, which is set in New York in the 1840's which is quite the contrast in setting to the previous one, as it's you know....a city. So it's busy and bustling. However, Henry still managed to weave in the mythology for the mermaids in such a...non-mythology setting, if you catch my meaning. Despite being a fairy tale retelling, it felt like it was quite plausible, the mythology made sense and I was kind of nodding along like, yep. Totally true. Probably happens every Thursday.
The historical aspects where on point as far as I'm aware, although I don't know much about Barnum. The Barnum of this book was a bit of an a-hole, I'm not going to lie, I really disliked him. I felt for his poor wife Charity, who took Amelia under her wing, and I loved the friendship between the two! I wasn't entirely sure how to feel about Levi at first, I ended up quite liking him, but then at one point I wasn't sure I still did.
I feel like our opinion of Levi changed as Amelia's did. We saw him one way, but then we started to see his real views on things at the same time as Amelia. Amelia, I loved. She isn't afraid of Barnum, and she's not afraid to stand up for herself. She also struggles to understand the things humans do to each other, I liked seeing the world through her eyes.
The Mermaid is a riveting story, that pulls you in and captivates you and has an edge of believability to it! I also particularly liked Henry's vision of a mermaid, it made for a nice change!
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The skies will light up with hot air balloons for one night only during Light Up Middletown's annual Balloon Glow this month.
The Balloon Glow, set for Dec. 11 this year, typically features five to 10 balloons that become part of Light Up Middletown, a drive-through holiday lights display.
MORE: Attendance, donations up at Light Up Middletown
"Guests should arrive a little bit early to get through the line," said Cheryl Landen, secretary of the group that organizes the annual event.
Overall, the display at Smith Park features more than 90 separate displays.
"Light Up Middletown is a tradition in Middletown. It's a huge part of Christmas," said Bill Becker, chairman of Light Up Middletown.
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Factory Berlin and Google for Entrepreneurs partnered up to bring you a series of workshops and lectures aimed to help your startup scale.
Why was Apple's first personal assistant launched in 1993 called "Newton" considered a flop while the iPhone revolutionized the smartphone industry? Did you know that Mattel launched a video game system much more advanced than any other console on the market in 1979 but it lost to a technologically far inferior Atari?
Drawing on these throwbacks to unsuccessful innovations, our speaker Dr. Alexander Mrozek, Analytical Consultant at Google, outlines his take on current and upcoming technological innovations and how they will shape up to be the biggest technological revolution in history.
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Dear Doc | Worried about these panic attacks
Q I am very concerned that I have a heart condition, and it is not being taken seriously. I have been to the emergency room a few times with the same bad feeling with pain in my chest and feeling like I can't breathe, and almost passing out. Each time they say nothing is wrong with me and it is all in my head, and now they tell me I need to see a psychiatrist!
Now, I know how I feel, and I not mad! I am not going to see no head doctor, so can you please help me in figuring out what is wrong with me.
A I understand your concern, and I do believe there may have been a misunderstanding somewhere. By referring you to a psychiatrist and saying that "it's all in your head," they simply meant that there isn't anything physically wrong with you. There is always a misconception that being referred to a psychiatrist means that you are "mad", but that speciality of medicine treats the non-physical aspect of illness.
To make you feel better, it appears you may be having what is called panic attacks.
A panic attack, is when a person feels very scared and anxious for a short period of time.
These attacks can cause chest pain and breathing problems that cause people to visit the emergency room. That is because panic attacks can be very frightening! When panic attacks occur, affected persons feel as though they are losing control, having a heart attack or even dying.
Many people may have one or two panic attacks in their lifetime, and the problem goes away when the stressful situation ends. But if you have recurrent, unexpected panic attacks and have a fear of having another attack, you may have panic disorder.
Panic attacks themselves are not life-threatening, but they can be frightening and significantly affect your quality of life.
Like you, persons with panic attacks often believe they are having a heart attack or that something is seriously wrong with their heart.
They typically begin suddenly, and without warning, and include the following:
- Sense of impending doom or danger
- Fear of death
- Rapid, pounding heart rate
- Sweating
- Trembling or shaking
- Shortness of breath or tightness in your chest or throat
- Hot flashes
- Nausea
- Chest pain
- Dizziness, lightheadedness, or faintness.
If you are indeed having these panic attack symptoms, and notice they are occurring often, you should seek the intervention of the psychiatrist you were referred to.
Panic attacks are not dangerous but are hard to manage on your own, and they may get worse without treatment.
There is no sure way to prevent panic attacks; however, getting treatment for panic attacks as soon as possible to help stop them from getting worse, or becoming more frequent, is very important. You should also stick with your treatment plan after you start feeling better to help prevent relapses or worsening of panic attack symptoms.
Treatment and follow-up care is usually done by a mental health professional.
Treatment is aimed at reducing the intensity and frequency of your panic attacks. The main treatment options are psychotherapy and medications. One or both types of treatment may be recommended, depending on your preference, the severity of your panic attacks, and whether you have access to therapists who have special training in treating panic disorders.
Psychotherapy, which can be considered talk therapy, is an effective first-choice treatment for panic attacks and panic disorder. Seeing results from this form of treatment can take time and effort. You may start to see panic attack symptoms reduce within several weeks, and often symptoms decrease significantly or go away within several months. You may schedule occasional maintenance visits with your therapist to help ensure that your panic attacks remain under control or to treat recurrences.
Medications can also help reduce symptoms associated with panic attacks. Several types of medication have been shown to be effective in managing symptoms of panic attacks. It can also take several weeks after first starting a medication to notice an improvement in symptoms, and they do have a risk of side effects.
Another option that may help with your treatment is joining a support group. Joining a support group for people with panic attacks or anxiety disorders can connect you with others facing the same problems. All of these treatment options will be facilitated by the psychiatrist who you were referred to.
Now, if you are still reluctant about seeing the psychiatrist, you may try these lifestyle and home remedies:
- Avoid caffeine, alcohol, smoking and recreational drugs. All of these can trigger or worsen panic attacks.
- Practise stress management and relaxation techniques. For example, yoga, or deep breathing can be helpful.
- Get physically active. Aerobic activity may have a calming effect on your mood.
- Get sufficient sleep. Get enough sleep so that you don't feel drowsy during the day.


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EOH Trek Ladakh
Our 2019 Dates are now full. We have 2020 dates coming very soon.
Join us on a two week inner and outer journey through the "land of high places", amidst the awe-inspiring landscape and community of Ladakh. This Himalayan pilgrimage will be anchored in the context of the Economics of Happiness conference and beliefs, which will be the platform for participant inspiration and education. The conference will be the starting point and prevailing context for the pilgrimage, grounding participants in the need for locally based, community-minded economies and the scalable impact of this vision. Participants will experience the local culture, community, economy and environment of Ladakh and the experience will be underpinned with a daily connection, mindfulness and well-being program.
- Attend the Economics of Happiness Conference in Leh
- An 8-day trek through Ladakh with both campsites and homestays
- Immerse yourself in community and local cultures
- Connect with like-minded people who also believe in the power of mindfulness and wellbeing programs
This is a pilgrimage in the true sense of the word. Participants will travel to Ladakh to learn about the Economics of Happiness, made famous by Bhutan but now an international movement. There they will immerse themselves in local culture and programmes that exemplify community. Once the Conference is over we will head into the mountains for an 8-day trek through some of the remotest and beautiful landscapes on the planet. We will stay in small villages, learning and understanding their way of life before arriving back in Leh.
This pilgrimage will advocate and support the teachings of the Economics of Happiness (EOH) conference and also the global organiser of the event, Local Futures and the values of Gross National Happiness
The tour will be facilitated by Happy Spaces and partner organisations and No Roads Expeditions (that's Us).
In addition to the conference, trek and local experiences, the pilgrimage will be underpinned by a daily facilitated connection, mindfulness and wellbeing program.
Sept 19 Day 1 BD
Arrive Leh and transfer to Singge Palace. Meet at airport and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day is free for you to relax and acclimatize to the high altitude weather. Late afternoon there will be a gentle orientation walk of Leh and its local market. Singge Palace Hotel
Sept 20 Day 2
Leh- Economics of Happiness Conference BD
Sept 21 Day 3
Leh - Economics of Happiness Conference BD
Sept 22 Day 4
Leh Sightseeing, visit Shanti Stupa, Leh Palace, Shey and Thiksey monastery BD
After breakfast, we start with a sightseeing tour of Leh. Visit Shanti Stupa – built by Japanese monks, this Buddhist white shared dome holds the relics of Lord Buddha at its base. Also, visit Leh Palace – a nine-storey palace built in 1553 from where one has a beautiful view of the city and surrounding mountains. Later proceed for a day excursion of Thikshay Monastery - located on top of the hill which resembles Potala Palace in Lhasa and houses a large statue of Buddha. On our way back to Leh we will visit Shey Palace - monastery noted for its giant copper with a gilded gold statue of seated Shakyamuni Buddha.
Sept 23 Day 5 (1st day Trek) BLD
Drive to Zingchen via Spituk; Trek to Rumbak BLD Camp. After breakfast drive to Zingchen en-route visiting Spituk Monastery – a beautiful monastery offering a commanding view of the Indus valley below and mountains around. After the visit, continue to drive to Zingchen where trekking helpers and ponies are waiting. After loading up of baggage, we start the trek following the Zingchen Nala until one reaches the campsite at Rumbak (3hrs trek).
Sept 24 Day 6 Trek to Yurutse (2nd Day Trek) BLD Camp
Morning trek along the main trail. The landscape is barren and mountains brighten with a yellow glow and green pastures. We will reach the next campsite Yurutse (3 – 4hrs trek).
Sept 25 Day 7 Trek to Skiu (3rd Day Trek) BLD Camp
After breakfast ascend towards Ganda La (4900m). Later descend towards Shingo village, from where the trail leads into a narrow gorge leading towards Skiu (6 – 7hrs trek).
Sept 26 Day 8 Trek to Markha (4th Day Trek) BLD Camp
Today is a long but easy walk along the valley towards our next campsite Markha Village (5 – 6hrs trek).
Sept 27 Day 9 Trek to Thachungste (5th Day Trek) BLD Camp
After breakfast visit Markha Monastery. Later start towards next campsite through Chamcham Valley. En-route visit Umlung Gompa - an important monastery in this valley and affiliated to Hemis Monastery. Reach Hankar village from where the trail follows the Nimaling stream till Thachungste (6 – 7hrs trek).
Sept 28 Day 10 Trek to Nimaling (6th Day Trek) BLD Camp
Today there will be a short walk to the next campsite Nimaling from where one can have a nice view of Kang Yatze Peak (3 – 4hrs trek).
Sept 29 Day 11 Trek to Shang Sumdo (7th Day Trek) BLD Camp
After breakfast ascend a long and steep trail to Kongmaru La (5200m). After the pass, there is a steep descent followed by a gradual descent towards our next campsite of Shang Sumdo (7 – 8hrs trek).
Sept 30 Day 12 (8th Day Trek)
Trek to Hemis, Drive to Leh BD Singge Palace. Morning descent towards Hemis Monastery – the largest and wealthiest monastery of Ladakh belonging to Drukpa Lineage. After the visit drive to Leh and check into the hotel.
Oct 1 Day 13
Transfer to airport for flight home
Note: A single supplement is available just for accommodation in Leh. The cost for this is $400. Outside of Leh on the trek accommodation will be shared in either Homestays or tents.
- 4 Nights Hotel accommodation at Singge Palace including breakfast & dinner in hotels mentioned or similar as per Indian standards.
- 2 days at Economics of Happiness Conference including day excursions
- 7 Nights/ 8 Days Trekking and Camping (On TWIN sharing basis), including all trekking arrangements on full board with local trekking guide, camping equipment, full kitchen gear, camping staff, camping charges and support transportation as per the itinerary.
- All monument entrances as per the sightseeing mentioned in the above itinerary.
- KVT Escort expenses, including wages, accommodation, meals, transpiration, except for any internal flight ticket.
- Local English speaking guide for city tour as per the sightseeing mentioned in the above itinerary.
- Transportation at Ladakh by Non-Air conditioned SUV vehicle with driver, fuel and road taxes for the whole trip including journey, sightseeing and arrival/departure transfers as per the itinerary.
- Domestic airfare for Delhi-Led-Delhi (quoted separately).
- Tips for local staff, guide, soft or alcoholic drinks, excluded food – other than mentioned, Laundry, camera fees, travel Insurance covering emergency evacuations due to sickness, natural disaster or any other health problems.
- Any Meal (Lunches / Dinners) except mentioned above
- Expenses of personal nature
- Any International or Domestic flights
- Anything which is not included in the clause "Package Cost Includes".


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No. 12 Stanford Steamrolls Washington, 91-65
Feb 14, 2002
By JANIE McCAULEY
AP Sports Writer
SEATTLE (AP) - Casey Jacobsen just wants to help Stanford separate itselffrom the rest of the Pacific-10.
The No. 12 Cardinal are in the middle of a tight conference race with twoweeks to go, tied with four other teams for second place - only a half-gamebehind Arizona.
'All we need is every single win,' Jacobsen said. 'We just needed to beatWashington.'
Stanford did it behind another brilliant outing from Jacobsen, who scored 31points in a 91-65 victory over the struggling Huskies on Thursday night. TheCardinal (16-6, 9-4) visit last-place Washington State on Saturday.
Jacobsen has topped the 40-point mark twice this month, getting 49 againstArizona State - one point off the school record - and 41 against Oregon twogames later.
'Casey is the best shooting guard in the country,' teammate CurtisBorchardt said.
This time, Jacobsen outshined Washington sophomore Doug Wrenn, the Pac-10'sNo. 2 scorer. Wrenn had 24 points on 9-of-23 shooting.
Jacobsen was 4-of-8 from 3-point range and 9-of-10 from the free-throw line,adding three rebounds and two assists.
'I always take these matchups as a personal challenge, as does he,'Jacobsen said.
Wrenn, who had scored 30 or more points in four of his last five games,finished with 11 rebounds for his third double-double of the season. He was theonly player in double figures in points or rebounds for Washington (8-16,2-12), which has lost five straight and eight of nine.
'He's a great player, an All-American,' Wrenn said of Jacobsen. 'I wantto get to his status one day so I can get some of those calls (from thereferees).'
This game was a far cry from Stanford's 105-60 rout of Washington on Jan. 19at Maples Pavilion, the Huskies' third-worst defeat in school history.
Washington began the second half with an 8-3 spurt to pull to 45-41 with16:05 left before Stanford responded with an 11-2 run. Washington never gotcloser than 10 points again.
'We lacked energy, particularly early in the game,' Stanford coach MikeMontgomery said. 'We had a chance to go up by a lot but we didn't get it donebecause we missed a lot of easy shots.'
The Cardinal shot 43.8 percent (28-of-64) and made eight of 18 attempts from3-point range.
Borchardt, a 7-foot, 240-pound center from nearby Redmond, Wash., added 15points, 16 rebounds and five blocks for Stanford, but he was held without afield goal for a stretch of nearly 30 minutes.
'We kind of let up at the start of the second half,' Borchardt said.'Against a better team or in a closer game, that type of letup could come backto bite us.'
Washington is in ninth place in the Pac-10 and must move up a spot toqualify for the conference tournament. Coach Bob Bender's job security isuncertain as the team has a chance for its third consecutive 20-loss season.
Borchardt and Jacobsen scored Stanford's first 15 points, and the Cardinalheld the Huskies without a rebound until Wrenn pulled one down at 13:17.
Stanford got many second and third opportunities on offense and took an 11-0lead on the boards. The Cardinal finished with a 48-32 rebounding advantage andhad outrebounded the Huskies 19-2 midway through the first half. Stanford led42-33 at halftime after Washington finished the half with an 11-6 run.
'I thought Curtis was a dominant force inside,' Montgomery said. 'Theywent small, which created some tough matchups for us, but I think it allowed usto rebound better.'
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Corn and Soybean Harvest Move Toward the Finish Line
The corn harvest is 76 percent complete with 3.4 billion bushels remaining while the soybean harvest is 83 percent complete with 797 million bushels remaining to be harvested.
Market Intel / November 6, 2018
USDA's Nov. 5 Crop Progress report revealed the U.S. corn harvest is 76 percent complete. Down slightly from the five-year average of 77 percent complete, the corn harvest pace remains up from the previous year, representing an 8-percentage point difference from last year's 68 percent complete. Rain has continued to slow harvest; however, the aggressive harvest pace is continuing throughout the Corn Belt. U.S. corn growers have harvested 11.4 billion bushels so far this year, leaving 3.4 billion bushels remaining. Figure 1 illustrates the state-by-state outlook for millions of corn bushels remaining to be harvested for the week ending Nov. 4.
The Crop Progress report also indicates that the U.S. soybean crop is catching up to historical averages with 83 percent of harvest complete. The U.S. soybean crop is down 6 percentage points from last year's rate as well as the five-year average of 89 percent complete for this time of year. The current harvest rate is down from analysts' estimations of 84 percent complete for this week. U.S. soybean producers have harvested 3.9 billion bushels of soybeans with 797 million bushels remaining. Figure 2 outlines the state-by-state outlook for millions of soybean acres remaining to be harvested for the week ending Nov. 4.
With the winter wheat crop now in the ground, USDA estimates that 55 percent of the U.S. crop is in good-to-excellent condition. Current conditions are up 1 percentage point from the five-year average and down 3 percentage points from this time last year. Analysts predicted a more modest improvement to condition, estimating 54 percent of the U.S. winter wheat crop in good-to-excellent condition. The winter wheat crop is in poor-to-very-poor condition for the week ending Nov. 4, at 11 percent. These conditions represent a 1 percentage point increase from the five-year average and a 2-percentage point increase from the previous year.
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The oldest restaurants in San Francisco
From Tadich Grill to Swan Oyster Depot, the oldest restaurants in San Francisco have been serving classic dishes for more than 75 years
Looking for a dish that's stood the test of time? The oldest restaurants in San Francisco have survived fire, flood and surging rent prices to remain some of the best restaurants in the city, even after a century on the culinary scene. Serving some of the best Italian, seafood and cocktails in San Francisco, these historic gems are worthy of your appetite.
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Oldest restaurants in San Francisco
Liguria Bakery
North Beach is famous for its quaint Italian charm and nowhere epitomizes that magic better than Liguria Bakery on Washington Square Park. Started by three Genovesan brothers in 1911 as a full service bakery, Liguria has, over the years, dropped all its offerings but one: foccacia. Each morning, Liguria sets out dozens of sheets of its buttery bread in flavors like pesto and cheddar jalapeno. Within hours, the focaccia is gone and the bakery closes its doors. If you want a taste, be sure to get there early.
Swan Oyster Depot
You might not notice this hole-in-the-wall Nob Hill seafood joint if it weren't for the long line outside. Part market, part restaurant, Swan Oyster Depot has been hocking fresh seafood since four Danish brothers started the business in 1912. Belly up to the bar to indulge in local oysters, Dungeness crab, chowder and smoked fish. If you're looking for something a little different try one of their secret menu offerings like Sicilian sashimi (thinly sliced raw salmon, tuna and scallops drizzled in olive oil) or Crabsanthemum (crab legs in a flower arrangement with Louie sauce).
Sutro's at the Cliff House
High above the Pacific Ocean, overlooking the historic Sutro Baths, stands the stoic Cliff House. Originally established in 1858, Cliff House was damaged in two tragic fires in 1894 and 1907, causing it to be rebuilt and renovated numerous times over the last century. The current building (its fifth) dates to 1937. The Cliff House boasts two separate restaurants, both famous for their Ramos Fizz (a gin drink made with egg whites and cream) and soft airy popovers. At the more casual Bistro, brunch on Eggs San Francisco, poached eggs with Dungeness crab in a brandy cream sauce. At upscale Sutro's, classic meat and seafood dishes are perfect complements to the restaurant's unbeatable sunset view.
La Victoria
Technically La Victoria is only 67 years old, but its legacy lies in being a first in a long line of copycats. La Victoria brought Mexican pastries to San Francisco's Mission District back in 1951, before the neighborhood earned its reputation as a Latino enclave. Today, across the street from its original location (it moved in 1955), La Victoria still sells colorful, traditional pan dulce like conchas (shell-shaped sweet buns), polvoron rosa (pink sugar cookies) and cublietes de queso (sweet cheese cupcakes). After falling on hard times a few years back, the panaderia expanded their offerings to include treats from small neighborhood bakers including vegan goods by Wholesome Bakery and El Porteño's empanadas, but their original Mexican pastries remain the star of the show.
The Old Clam House
Of all the San Francisco neighborhoods known for their history and cuisine, Bayview-Hunter's Point is not one of them. Yet there, in an neighborhood that is today largely industrial, is one of the city's oldest restaurants: The Old Clam House. Established in 1861 near the San Francisco Bay, this seafood restaurant still serves drinks from behind its original 150-year old wooden bar. The Old Clam House offers mostly traditional seafood dishes like Clams Linguine, whole crabs and fresh fish prepared in one of five signature sauces. This classic joint is worth the trek outside the typical restaurant scene.
John's Grill
John's Grill is quintessential San Francisco. Forever enshrined in Dashiell Hammett's famous 1929 detective novel The Maltese Falcon, John's dark wood-paneled dining room has hosted the city's hoi polloi since 1908 and continues to be a stop for visiting celebrities and politicians. The restaurant features hearty dishes, heavy on meat and seafood, like Sam Spade's lamb chops and their famed oyster's Wellington (oysters, spinach and bacon baked into puffed pastry and bathed in sherry cream).
Fior D'Italia
Like so many of San Francisco's first restaurants, the original Fior d'Italia, opened in 1886, was destroyed twice by fire—in 1893 and following the earthquake of 1906. Today, the restaurant occupies the ground floor of the historic San Remo Hotel (after a 2005 fire forced it to leave its last location after 50 years). Despite the restaurant's bad luck, its Northern Italian offerings have never suffered. Their assortment of rich dishes feature pastas made in-house and an extensive list of creamy Italian desserts including cannoli, tiramisu and panna cotta.
St Francis Fountain
This no-frills brunch spot is one of San Francisco's last real diners. Opened in 1918 as a family-oriented soda fountain, today St. Francis Fountain's clientele is decidedly more hipster with menu offerings to match. Alongside classic fountain drinks like egg cream sodas and milkshakes, they serve up a variety of vegetarian and vegan options including the SF Reuben sandwich and the Devil Burger made with marinated seitan. Meat-lovers should order the Patty's Meltdown, their version of an old-school cheeseburger on rye bread.
Fisherman's Wharf is a labyrinth of seafood restaurants claiming world fame but there's only one that really deserves the honor: Alioto's. Named after Nunzio Alioto who began his business selling lunch to Italian dock workers out of stall #8 in 1925, the modest eatery expanded over the years to become a two-story, full service Italian seafood restaurant. Alioto's offers surf and turf, heavy on the surf, with specialities like Nonna Rosa's Crab Cioppino and house made seafood sausage. Keep an eye out for the restaurant's two walls made entirely of clam shells eaten by patrons over the last century.
Tadich Grill
This James-Beard-award-winning restaurant got its start as a simple coffee stand in 1849. In 1887, a Croatian immigrant named John Tadich purchased the stand and renamed it Tadich Grill. Tadich's original claim to fame was as the first restaurant in town to cook seafood over a charcoal grill in the Croatian tradition, a method that continues to draw patrons even after the restaurant moved to its current Financial District location in 1967. The charcoal grilled sole, halibut and swordfish remain Tadich mainstays alongside other succulent seafood dishes.
Balboa Cafe - SF
This elegant saloon has changed very little since opening its doors in 1913. Behind the long wooden bar, the bartender mixes traditional cocktails like Manhattans and martinis that pair perfectly with the café's classic dishes such as crab cakes and asparagus and goat cheese arancini. Just as popular for brunch as it is for happy hour, the Balboa is a classic San Francisco mainstay. Stick around after hours to experience one of the Marina's more mature drinking options.
Garden Court
Garden Court, the ornate Italianate dining room inside the Palace Hotel, was opened in 1909 to great acclaim. Accented by Austrian crystal chandeliers, gilded archways and a multi-million-dollar stained-glass dome, Garden Court remains a living monument to opulence and charm—and even received historical landmark status in 1969. The hotel restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For a real treat, take a seat for the restaurant's lavish Saturday afternoon tea complete with tiny sandwiches, scones and Champagne.
For most of its history, Schroeder's Bavarian beer hall catered only to men. Like others of its age, the original restaurant, established in 1893, was lost to a fire following the 1906 earthquake but even after its reconstruction in the Financial District, women were unwelcome until the 1970s. Today all genders make merry at the recently remodeled Schroeder's, featuring a new facade and communal seating and their menu still offers some of the best German food and drinks around including a variety of "wursts" and schnitzels and the mother of all beer options, "das boot."


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The worker's champion
Shannon Liss-Riordan represents cab drivers, baristas, exotic dancers, and waiters in class action lawsuits.
Boston-based lawyer Shannon Liss-Riordan has represented cab drivers, baristas, exotic dancers, and waiters in class action lawsuits, but as the new owner of a Harvard Square-based pizzeria she's hoping to set an example for the corporations against whom she spent the last dozen years fighting.
A Houston native and Harvard Law School graduate, Liss-Riordan's interest in public service law was sparked working for New York Congresswoman and 1970s women's movement icon Bella Abzug. Liss-Riordan eventually settled back in Boston to work at a labor and employment rights firm, and, four years ago, started a new firm, Lichten & Liss-Riordan, P.C., with longtime mentor Harold Lichten, focusing on class action lawsuits — particularly those involving workers deprived of fair pay by their employers.
Most recently, Liss-Riordan and her husband bought a franchise of the now bankrupt Upper Crust pizzeria after suing the chain for overworking and underpaying immigrant workers. The couple renamed their new eatery "The Just Crust," hiring displaced workers from its predecessor, using local ingredients and toppings, and vowing to make the restaurant a part worker-owned business.
CommonWealth: What attracted you to cases surrounding employment issues and workers' rights?
Shannon Liss-Riordan: I've always liked fighting for the underdog in our society and against the big powerful interests who think that because they're big powerful interests they can have their way. I found it really exciting to give a voice to those who have been traditionally dispossessed and really taken advantage of in our society. I try in my work to help literally balance the scales of justice.
CW: You've represented a diverse group of clients. Is there a common thread between them?
Liss-Riordan: We've seen the same scam happen over and over again, and that's how I've been able to build one set of cases off another. A particular model that's really been taken advantage of in order to push all of the expenses and risk of running a business onto employees is the independent contractor model. We've seen it with trucking companies, cab companies, cleaning companies, and strip clubs. By calling their workers "independent contractors," these businesses can make employees pay for their work and bear all of the risks, while the business owners just collect their money. We're looking at people working 70-80 hours a week, not even guaranteed to make minimum wage, not even guaranteed to make anything, and not making overtime for all those hours. I think that's wrong.
Tips cases largely follow the same line because, once again, it's the employer turning to the employee to pay for something. Employers dig into tips to pay their managers, to pay their back-of-the-house non-service workers, and to pay for other things.
CW: Do you ever feel like there's a problem with the law, or even the system?
Liss-Riordan: It's sort of a combination, but there are some good laws on the books. Here in Massachusetts, our Legislature has been strong in standing up for workers' rights. Part of the problem is that there are laws out there that are not being fully enforced, and that's what our firm has worked very hard at doing: enforcing those laws.
Liss-Riordan: Well, private lawyers are a pretty effective means of enforcing laws. The way the world works is that government agencies are never going to be fully financed. I think what our state and federal enforcement agencies do is very important work, but they can't do it alone. The big corporations are always going to have deep pockets to pay lawyers to defend them, so it's really important there are advocates on the sides of the workers.
The hope is that not every single business that's breaking a law has to be individually sued. But what I found happening with the tips law in Massachusetts, through my dozen years of litigating these cases, is that sometimes it wasn't enough for these restaurants and hotels to read about my cases in the paper. They all had to be individually sued before they would change their practices. I've asked myself for years why that was, and it's because it's so profitable to ignore the law.
CW: How do you decide if a class action suit is worth taking on?
Liss-Riordan: There's not really a science; it's more an art. One factor we look at is how big an impact the case would have. How many people would it cover? What's the size of the company? Could they support paying people back for this kind of violation? We also just look at what we consider to be important, or interesting, issues. Even if a case wouldn't affect a whole lot of people, [we think about] if it could set some important precedent that could in fact affect a lot of people, and then that's the kind of case that would also be interesting for us to take.
CW: One of your biggest victories was a $14 million case against Starbucks for breaking a law prohibiting supervisors from sharing in baristas' tips. Did Starbucks put up a big fight?
Liss-Riordan: Yes. That case took five years. It was fiercely litigated on both sides, and I'm very pleased with the outcome. What happened after I won the case, and then got it affirmed by the court of appeals late last year, was that Starbucks changed their practices in Massachusetts and they took supervisors out of the tip pool. It's been reported that they raised their supervisors' pay by almost $3 per hour, which is exactly the result I wanted to see. What's infuriated me about the whole tip fight is employers who have tried to pose it as a battle between different levels of employees, and that's not what it is. It's really a battle between the workers and the company over who was going to pay those extra wages to the supervisors. And, yes, I do think Starbucks can afford another 2-3 bucks an hour to pay its supervisors to make up for them not being in the tip pool.
CW: In 2007, you represented exotic dancers being misclassified as independent contractors at King Arthur's Lounge. Did you ever go there to research the case?
Liss-Riordan: I haven't actually been to King Arthur's, I have to admit. But I have been inside a strip club, so I do know what it's like. After the King Arthur's case, we have represented exotic dancers at a number of clubs in Massachusetts and other parts of the country, and I'm really proud to represent those workers. Some of the women who we have talked to are just doing an amazing thing supporting themselves, many of them as single mothers. There are a lot of problems, obviously, in the strip club industry with abuses—not just wage violations—against women who are basically forced into prostitution and are really vulnerable and taken advantage of in a lot of ways. To see them come together and enforce their rights in this very concrete way, which has a real impact on them and their coworkers, has just been really gratifying. Last week we got awards for these two individual dancers. One of them won $70,000, and the other won $60,000.
CW: How much of those awards go to the clients, and what percentage does your firm take?
Liss-Riordan: We do our cases all on a full contingency basis because the people we represent can't afford to pay lawyers. No one who comes to us has to pay anything up front or out of pocket. We take all of the risk on the cases. We use a standard contingency for all of our cases of one-third of what we recover.
CW: Do you think that some of these rulings might dissuade new businesses from opening in Massachusetts?
Liss-Riordan: I'm in a really interesting, unique position to answer that question because I now am part-owner of one of those businesses that just opened a few weeks ago. It certainly has not dissuaded us.
CW: Why did you buy one of The Upper Crust franchises?
Liss-Riordan: My husband and I decided we would just do our little part and we bought the Harvard Square location at an auction and pledged to make it a part worker-owned business. I'm really excited, and we're hoping to turn The Just Crust into a model for other businesses to follow. It's based on the premise that the employees who perform the work for an organization, particularly an organization that is so service-intensive, are vital to the success of the business. If the workers are well-treated, if the workers feel an ownership in what they do, they're going to be happier, they're going to do a better job, and the business is going to succeed and thrive.
CW: Both you and your clients seem to be everywhere in the media. Are you a publicity hound?
Liss-Riordan: I feel like every victory and undertaking is magnified if we can spread the word about it. So, yes, I like being in the media and I like getting the word out. It's really exciting having so many things to talk to the public about and raise awareness about all of these issues that are really important to our society, which a lot of people might not think about unless they read about it in the paper.
CW: Why did you put a bid out to buy the Boston Globe from the New York Times Company?Liss-Riordan: I love the Boston Globe and read it religiously every morning. I think, with all the current focus on local products and services, people should be reading their local newspapers, and everyone who lives in the Boston area — no matter where else they also get their news from — should read the Globe.
Let me just say that I am really excited about the concept that I've begun with The Just Crust, experimenting with worker-owned business, and I'm looking at it in a number of industries. I'm looking at it in the cleaning industry, where I've, for many years, been battling these large national cleaning companies who have exploited immigrant workers. I'm seeing if there's something I can do there to help jumpstart a worker-owned cleaning business. Given that newspapers are based on the work and efforts of their employees, the reporters and the people who make them what they are, I think it's another really interesting area for modeling a part employee-owned business.


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My Academy is well established in the Claremont and Cannington areas, offering tutoring and education support services for all ages and abilities. We pride ourselves on catering for our clients' individual needs with excellence and attention to detail. Our primary tutors are qualified in education and our high school teachers are chosen for their depth of knowledge and their ability to connect with teenagers. We understand that children have different learning styles and we offer group and individual classes.
We work in partnership with schools to support the wonderful work they do, and the majority of our clients have been referred to us by others who have benefited from our services. Our mission is to actively inspire learning for all ages and all abilities in their quest for excellence.
Director – Rachel Dreier
Rachel has a BEd (Hons) degree from Oxford University in the UK specialising in 4-11 year olds. Having taught for several years in the UK and gaining experience with a vast range of abilities and year groups, Rachel made the move into the business sector believing that world experience would enhance her teaching skills. When she moved to Australia many years ago she thrived on the experience of doing some teaching in Australian schools and realised how vital outside tuition can be to supporting learning within the schools.
Rachel has completed a Master of Education in Early Childhood and a second Masters in Special Learning Needs. "I love seeing how children learn and I truly believe that 1 to 1 and small group tuition benefits children in numerous ways". Rachel is in the centre daily and would be happy to discuss any tuition needs that you may have.
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Marie – Always finding the perfect focus
I am primary school teacher from Ireland, with twelve years teaching experience in a variety of settings. I have great passion and enthusiasm for developing and enhancing primary English and primary Maths skills of children, as well as fostering and encouraging other abilities, such as confidence and self esteem . My Academy has provided me with the opportunity to tutor children in a supportive, student-friendly and inspiring manner.
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I have a Masters in Primary Teaching and a Bachelor of Arts in History and Archaeology so I can tutor English up to year 12 as well as all areas of the primary curriculum. Tutoring 1 on 1 gives me the opportunity to ensure my students have a deep understanding of all concepts. The biggest difference from classroom teaching is seeing the additional confidence that comes from having a teacher's full attention. I love how My Academy's students are so keen to learn! Outside of tutoring I am passionate about Ultimate Frisbee and have represented Australia as both a player and coach.
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I have many years of teaching experience in a variety of schools across Western Australia. I have also been fortunate enough to teach in international schools overseas. Although I grew up in a small country town, I have been off to explore the world, living and working in England, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Egypt and Brunei This has exposed me to many different cultures and educational methods. I have been continually seeking opportunities to learn and to apply this knowledge and experience to my own practice. Tutoring provides students with access to learning tailored specifically to their needs. Consequently good progress is seen, academically and often in other areas as well. The joy for me as a tutor at My Academy is the luxury of working with students in small groups and one to one, which is not always possible as a classroom teacher. It is an absolute pleasure to work with students and parents who value education.
Emma – From Literature to Learning
I have a degree from UWA in English Literature and a Diploma of Education from ECU. I have tutored high school English and prepared students for GAMSAT and am now really enjoying teaching primary aged students. I love tutoring because it gives me the opportunity to really hone in on the areas students are finding difficult and help them work towards mastery of the topic. My favourite thing about My Academy is seeing a student light up when they start to understand a concept they have been struggling with and every one of my lovely co-workers! Outside of work I enjoy taking photographs of landscapes and nightscapes and cuddling on the couch with my rescue pooch.
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Curtis – The Mathemusician
Specialities – Maths, Physics and Chemistry (Years 7 – 12), English ( Years 7 – 10)
I'm a firm believer that people learn best when they're enjoying themselves. Students are much more likely to remember the lesson when they are engaged and have applied their mathematical knowledge to robotics or in designing their dream house. This fascination with learning and understanding led me to a degree in Physics and Engineering where I can unravel the fundamentals of the universe and use them to build up various structures and mechanisms.
I am also rather artistically invested through my work in voice acting, operas and choirs which imbues a sense of creativity and enthusiasm into my teaching style. As a volunteer for Edmund Rice Camps, I have learned to engage with kids of all ages and personalities. My Academy is filled with people instilling care and passion into their work. It's a warm workplace that fosters learning in a positive and enjoyable manner.
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I have a Masters of Teaching (Secondary) and a Bachelor of Science (in Pharmacology and Law & Society). I am a qualified teacher who specialises in science and HASS. A great aspect of tutoring is that it gives kids the opportunity to re-engage in the content and experience lightbulb moments. I am passionate about teaching study skills so students can become self-directed learners. Outside of teaching and tutoring I enjoy podcasts, travelling and trying to keep my plants alive.
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I have a degree in Literary & Cultural Studies and Creative Writing. Having enjoyed my studies, I continued for another year to attain First Class Honours in Literary & Cultural Studies. I think the English subject is so important because it encourages creativity and asking questions. I love how tutoring gives me the opportunity to engage young people in critically analysing society and learning about the experiences and perspectives of others. My Academy has a very positive atmosphere, with kids chatting and joking in the lobby before and after their sessions and a friendly, approachable team of tutors – making it a terrific place to work and learn. Outside of tutoring I enjoy reading, bush walking and being part of the Perth LARP (Live Action Role Play) community.
Jack Arnold – Passionate Chemist who is magic with maths
Specialties – Maths and Science
I have a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering (Honours) and Chemistry. I am a qualified teacher, specialising in high school Science and Maths. I also have 6 years tutoring experience ranging from primary all the way up to tertiary. Watching students go from a C/D average to an A/B average is great but the best part is seeing the enthusiasm and excitement build in students who once disliked maths and science.
Chemistry is my passion and I'm currently working towards my PHD in the field of Organic Synthesis and Mechanisms. Working for My Academy doesn't feel like work because I have so much fun sharing my passion for the topics I love (and yes that does include maths!). Outside of academia I enjoy swing dancing, big band jazz and rock climbing.
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I am currently a fourth year engineering student at UWA and as a tutor I specialise in Maths, Physics and Chemistry. My favourite part of My Academy is the fluidity of tutor/student relationships that allow for easy information transfer no matter the topic. A beautiful part of tutoring is seeing when a student gets the deserved reward of their hard work. There is little that compares to the satisfaction both the tutor and student feel when a question that was initially challenging is aced the next week. In my down time I really enjoy playing sport and find team game dynamics really interesting. Another one of my keen hobbies is travelling overseas, immersing myself in the local culture and purposely not visiting the major "tourist attractions".


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U.S. Girls in Whelan's, Dublin, on October 25th 2015
U.S. Girls, aka Meghan Remy, gave an unconventional performance this week in Wexford Street's finest live haunt. The turnout was decent but less-than-packed, leaving space to move around in Whelan's cosy upstairs venue. Once the show got started, it became immediately evident that this was not going to be the show the average attendee would expect. U.S. Girls' releases cover a wide variety of genres – influences include rock, disco, electronica, and even reggae, all strung together by Remy's distinctive and powerful vocals – featuring a complex range of instrumentation that, one would think, would be ideally suited to a live performance. As the show began, Meghan Remy – sporting a brunette buzzcut in stark contrast to the staggering blonde do she wears on the cover of her most recent album, 'Half Free' – and her single backing singer got up on stage, without an instrument in sight.
What followed was pretty much comparable to a high profile karaoke session – though that's not to say it was by any means a bad one. With their entire backing sound being provided through the album recording on the PA, Remy and her singer went through the brief U.S. Girls' discography almost in its entirety. Watching from the back, one might assume that there was a massive band tucked away at the back of the tiny stage, including guitars, pianos, and drum sets, along with someone arranging the discordant electronic effects that recur in Remy's music. All this was reduced to Remy rushing over to the PA between each song and flicking a couple of switches. It was minimalist to the point of absurdity, and put some serious pressure on the two singers to carry the performance essentially by themselves.
Which, amazingly, they managed to pull off. One benefit of reusing the exact audio from the album in the live show is that this indicated just how spot-on Remy's vocals can be. One might be forgiven for assuming that she was simply lip-syncing, and that her vocals were just another element of the pre-recorded sound (in fact, Remy's pre-recorded singing could be heard in songs that included three or more vocal lines), but in reality she simply hit all of her notes with pinpoint precision, in a mostly identical fashion to the studio version, something that sent chills of recognition through those who'd heard the belting choruses Damn that Valley or Woman's Work before. To those who haven't heard it, Meghan Remy's voice can be a bit jarring. High-pitched and whiney, it's undeniably an acquired taste, but once acquired it's a hard one to get out of your head. Expressive to the point that it almost seems affectatious, it makes for an evocative delivery to match U.S. Girls' intense lyrics, and seeing Remy giving it her all in the flesh was worth the ticket price alone.
U.S. Girls also had the unenviable task of getting a crowd that predominantly consisted of stiff-backed, awkward Irishmen to dance. Remy was committed, dancing constantly on stage hopping down into the audience at one point to get them moving, with varying degrees of success. With their experimental verve and at times bleak lyrical content, it's easy to overlook that almost all of U.S. Girls' tracks hold serious danceability, from the airy bob of Navy & Cream to the aggressive, punk-ish bent of Sed Knife. As the show went on, the dance floor slowly started to groove with Remy's experimental sounds. Given the show's ambiguous status between live act and DJ set, keeping the dance floor moving was a necessity.
Midway through a rarity broken out for the encore, the backing music abruptly cut out. Momentarily confused, but seeing the humour in the situation, Remy explained that she only had one verse left, and it'd be a shame to leave her last song unfinished. Leading the crowd through stomping/clapping, Remy and her backing singer brought the show to a powerful close, the lack of the pre-recorded accompaniment highlighting the calibre of the vocal talent on display. As the audience's rhythmic clapping morphed into applause, Remy and her back-up unceremoniously hopped off the stage and wormed their way through the crowd to the humble merch stand that had been set up at the back of the venue. With that, Meghan Remy had brought an end to her first Irish show, one characterised by its defiance of expectations. As first impressions go, it'll be a tough one to forget.


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Gloria Vanderbilt revealed she once had a "lesbian relationship" while in school. She talked about it in an interview in front of son Anderson Cooper who is so amused.
The Columbia Spectator delves into the death of the lesbian bar.
A woman writes to Dear Abby because she's upset her son is serving as a sperm donor for a lesbian couple. Abby responds in the best way.
The Windy City Times talks with Wanda Sykes, who is hilarious as usual, and talks about her upcoming TV series Dream Team.
"We just wrapped the pilot last night. We will see and hopefully get good news about it. My lesbian character is married to a woman. I am an OBGYN and our daughter is on the soccer team."
Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images
Women love lesbian porn.
WomansNews profiles Tasha Amezcua, the "queer, femme, Chicana survivor of violence" program director of the Audre Lorde Project.
An anime convention in Boston over the weekend was LGBT-inclusive.
YouTube star William doesn't appreciate Logo's lack of lesbian/bi women. WE HEAR YOU!
Amandla Stenberg, Hari Nef, Tyler Ford and Rowan Blanchard are featured in Interview's new activists feature. A quote from Amandla:
"I mean, unfortunately or not unfortunately, take it as you will, when you are a marginalized person or a woman of color and/or someone who's a part of the LGBTQ community, your acts become politicized, just by being yourself. Because we're not completely accepting of all different kinds of human beings. So that's been an interesting dynamic for me to navigate. [laughs] By being myself, I'm doing something political."
via Interview
Sarah Schulman talks about her fantastic new novel, The Cosmopolitans, with The Guardian.
At ESPNW: When Civil Rights and Sports Collide.
Tiana is getting a new (male) love interest on Empire. But what happened to India!?!?
Check out some women recreating '90s posterboy looks.
Elle talks with out Chromat creator Becca McCharen on the diversity she employs in her fashion shows and campaigns.
Fun Home has an all-new commercial with new comic strips drawn by Alison Bechdel. (Duh!)
Gaycation Season 2 is underway! Ellen Page and Ian Daniel are already shooting new episodes of their Viceland series.
Bustle celebrates a history of androgynous fashion.
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McCarthy, Mary; Croce, Arlene; Rieff, David; Wilkes, Paul & Editors of The New Yorker Magazine. THE MARY MCCARTHY AND GEORGE BALANCHINE ISSUE: THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE. New York City, NY: The New Yorker Magazine, 1993. Softcover. First Edition/First Printing. 114 pages. Fine.
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Book launches: 'Running Hard'
I will be holding two book launches for 'Running Hard: the story of a rivalry', after it is published on Thursday 16 February.
Firstly, I will be at the Greta Suite, Skiddaw Hotel, Keswick (NOT the Moot Hall now, if you saw earlier notifications) at 3-30pm on Saturday 18 February, with both of the main characters from the book in attendance, plus other fell legends. I will be sharing some stories about these two outstanding athletes. Copies of the book will be available (signed if required), as will both my earlier books, 'It's a hill, get over it' and the updated paperback of 'The Round: in Bob Graham's footsteps'. This is a ticketed event, and tickets can be obtained from Bookends bookshop in Keswick, or by email from me (email@example.com).
Second, will be an event in the Boardroom at Middlesex University at 6pm on Monday 20 February. There will be more stories about Kenny Stuart and John Wild (who will be there), and copies of all my books available. There will be drinks at the launch, and an after-party in The Greyhound, round the corner. Drop me a line if you would like to be there – or just rock up.
Having read the manuscript, Steve Jones (former holder of World Best time for marathon) wrote:
Read of their courage, mental toughness and strategies in a modern, but almost Boys Own, battle and decide for yourself who is Wilson of the Wizard and who the Tough of the Track.