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The brief publication "Chaos Leadership and Polyarchy – Countering leadership stress?" was produced recently by the Centre of Leadership Studies in the UK.
It touches on some of the points raised in this web site. This site gives some of the key insights and groundbreaking research findings amplified in a new book published by Gower; there is a flyer offering a discount above.
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It Looks Fantastic
Triumph will reveal a new Tiger 900 in December, which is right around the corner. Before the company does, though, it's letting a lot of really good images of the bike slip out into the world. The publication MoreBikes published several new images of the bike, many of which appear to be from the same shoot as the video that I included with the first info about the December reveal.
The Tiger 900 is all-new for the 2020 model year, and Triumph will have two different versions of it: a GT and a Rally. This kind of jives with what the company has done for other bikes, like the new Rocket 3. That bike is offered in two different versions, too.
It is not totally clear at this time where the bike will fall in the lineup. Triumph has a Tiger 800, and I could see this model replacing that one. It also wouldn't be too much to say that Triumph could sell these models side by side. The new images shown below don't give me the answers I'm looking for but they do show off the motorcycle a little more, so I suggest taking a look. When the bike debuts in December, I'll have more information for you.

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Canoe: Episode 9 - "Castlewellan Lake"
So this weekend I arranged with a friend to take our canoe and new white and blue second-hand sail boat out for a trial run at the lake in Castlewellan Forest Park.
Weather forecast was a bit iffy - thunder and lightning being predicted in some parts of the province. And, very little wind. Which is not a good thing for a sail boat!
This time I was prepared and brought my dry bag for valuables including mobile phone so that I could grab some pics. Here they are...


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I Buy My Own ep. 200
This is a huge milestone episode for the VGB crew! 200 episodes in the books and we are looking forward to many more.. The crew looks back on the past and talks about how the show has changed their lives for the better. Cory presents a special new song to the world that explains his side of the infamous San Diego Gatorade incident. We also play some very special voicemails that we received from some important friends and family of the show. We also bring back whattcha playin' and the Brain BANG!
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More in an irregularly occurring series...
It's been an extremely busy start to the week, so I apologize for the light posting thus far. We've had a surprising confluence of events taking time away from the blog.
With that said, it's always a good idea to start with the top of the alphabet, with the A's. In the team's first playoff game against the Minnesota Twins, Frank Thomas hit two home runs and Barry Zito pitched masterfully in a 3-2 victory at the Metrodome yesterday, giving the team a 1-0 lead in the series, which continues today. The Twins were said to have needed a win in yesterday's game to win the series, and they didn't get there. Now the A's have picked up home field advantage. Of course, Athletics Nation was completely nutty for the day game, with nearly a thread an inning, and 3,000 comments. We were in meetings all morning and didn't see a single inning live, thanks to the ridiculous schedule.
Interestingly, the world of blogging has added a new wrinkle, as Zito himself has a blog he's keeping up in the post-season. After yesterday's victory, he sat down and wrote how he was feeling - both in preparation for the game, and as it progressed. Unlike many in sports, Zito has always come across as more on the analytical side, as you can see. (An Awesome Day In Minnesota)
Working down the alphabet, to Apple (and Microsoft), after the dust has settled, critics and potential customers alike are finding themselves wholly underwhelmed with Microsoft's release of Zune, their iPod-copycat music player. Wired writes that "Zune Won't Kill the IPod", while in an amusing slant, Roughly Drafted illustrates 10 reasons that Zune isn't the iPod challenger some would have you think it was. One reason? It's just not cool. I mean, brown? We don't have to work for UPS, so why would brown all of a sudden be hip? It's like HP and Dell trying to convince us beige is in this year.
I have to admit I've tried to stay above the fray and ignore much of the scandals in Washington of late. It seems if you give the GOP enough rope, they'll hang themselves, and they are well on their way. With Mark Foley's indiscretions being well-discussed, Electoral-Vote.com says that the Senate races show a near dead-heat for both parties, and a virtual tie in the House as well. Meanwhile, the San Francisco Chronicle is reporting that in a jaw-dropping move, the Republican-led budget tucked away $20 million for a big celebration of our successes in the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, to be held in Washington DC. Mission accomplished, anyone?


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Day 9 – Connecting in the Busyness (Come Back to Me)
Have you ever gotten the feeling that the person you're sitting with isn't REALLY present? I mean, they're physically present, but they've checked out mentally and emotionally?
"Hellooooooo?" … I'm here.
"Where did you go?" … Nowhere. I'm here.
"Come back to me, honey." … What are you talking about? I'm here!
Except Elvis has left the building.
Yeah, I think we've all 'checked out' at one point or another. I know I'm guilty of it, especially when my kids are trying to get my attention and I'm focused on my 'to do' list. You know, those days when even "Mom, Mom, Mom, Mom," doesn't cut through the noise in your head.
Can you relate?
When was the last time to offered your undivided attention to someone for longer than a few minutes? When was the last time you put your phone down and engaged in meaningful conversation with your child, or your spouse, or even God?
No, this isn't a guilt trip. It's only natural to become distant and distracted during seasons of high-pressure when our minds struggle to stop spinning.
But may I say this… DISCONNECTION IS OUR ENEMY whether it be disconnection with each other or disconnection with our Father.
As we enter this holiday season, it's even more important to
be fully present…
and enjoy the moments around you.
But HOW can we slow down long enough to truly connect?
I don't think it's rocket science… deep down, we all know what it takes to slow down and connect.
Talk is cheap, and we can't tell people that we love them and then spend the majority of our time on our phones.
We always spend time and energy on things we VALUE.We always spend time and energy on things we VALUE. Click To Tweet
So, if you're finding it hard to connect, maybe it's time to ask some challenging questions…
- What is really important to me? What do I really value (aka, where do I spend most of my time)?
- Can I reduce or remove anything from my busy schedule? Do I really need to bake ten different types of Christmas cookies, or will two be sufficient? What can I simplify?
- Do I really need to host a dozen Christmas parties, or can I downsize my expectations and spend my energy on quality time with my kids or spouse?
- And finally, do I really need to check my emails (or social media accounts) ALL day long, or can I limit my technology intake to once or twice a day?
Connection with God is the Key
Ultimately, everything is easier when we take care of our spirits and spend time with God FIRST. It doesn't have to take hours—just set a timer, shut out the distractions, and do it.
Then get on your day and take God with you. It's not about checking God off your 'to do' list. He's always with you anyway.Spending time with God doesn't make Him any closer—it just opens our hearts to Recognize His Nearness. Click To Tweet
"But as for me, how good it is to be near God! I have made the Sovereign LORD my shelter, and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do" (Psalm 73:28 NLT).
And from that understanding, everything else flows.
Have a blessed week!
Today is DAY 9 of the 31 Day Challenge, and I am using it to explore UNFORCED RHYTHMS OF GRACE—how to live an amazing life without burning out or losing my joy.
Am I perfect at this? Definitely not, but I'm on a mission to do it better. Thank you for joining me on this journey!
Last week's prompt word was NEAR, and we've been so busy that it's taken me a week to post this. Linking up with the writers over at Five Minute Friday and Crystal Stine's Write 31 Days.
To read more 31 DAYS OF UNFORCED RHYTHMS, click here!


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Pass the ball from 1 direction many times to begin a marked pattern. The protector is within their defensive third, simply knock it out of bounds or close them down and force them to earn a lift. You can be prepared to make the shot if the ball remains in mid-air by figuring out how to shoot with different methods. They can exploit when you have a player. Veer: A operate where the ball could be passed to running back, whose paths are determined by the slant or control of their defensive linemen.
When an attacking player gets the ball whilst on his opponents , he should be flat or supporting the next to last defender (the final generally function as a goalkeeper). You have to be a registered user. The snare play needs to be redeemed, and following the ball carrier gets the ball he should immediately dart through the pit behind the snare block. Yeah we play with football and basketball. Two baseball groups of Goofies play with a match that degenerates to a riot. Trap: Teams don't use this run quite often because it needs offensive linemen, and blockers are used by teams nowadays.Site link: http://soccerfanatic.co.uk/zinedine-zidane.html
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Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Buying our dining set, sofa bed and more from Taobao
54 comments:
- AnonymousSeptember 17, 2014 at 8:02 PM
Hiya, your sofa looks luxurious!ReplyDelete
May I know how did u buy from taobao or which agent did u use? Any problem shipping into singapore?
Thank u for sharing, Jesse. :)Replies
Hi, is it expensive to pay for the shipment? I plan to buy furniture from taobao for my new house in KL :) Lastly, any defects on your item?ReplyDelete
Please advice.Replies
Expensive or not that's subjective? Esp since our currencies are already different with you being in KL and I in Singapore (: I'm not sure what the shipping charges are like too for it to be delivered to you...Delete
Nope there were no defects on most of my items.. (:
- AnonymousOctober 2, 2014 at 1:33 AM
Hi! may I know what's the cost of the shipping fees for the item like sofa? ;-(ReplyDeleteReplies
i purchased it with many many other items so I can't give you the exact cost for 1 sofa.. but it's really huge so it'd be 100-200 bucks..Delete
Possible to share the links to the table and chair? ^^ they got into the theme I want... Thanks!ReplyDeleteReplies
here: http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?id=40092102331Delete
Hello! love your blog and thanks so much for sharing on your home reno, taobao loots! just a quick question, hows the quality of the table that you bought? would you say its worth the price that you paid for? thanks so much!!!ReplyDeleteReplies
Hello! Thank you! it's my pleasure to do so!Delete
The table is good! We paid about 800 for the entire set (chairs and shipping inclusive) as opposed to a similar set going for 2k in SG.... I would say it's definitely work it! (:
- AnonymousOctober 8, 2014 at 11:16 PM
Do you have the link to bodum glAsses?ReplyDeleteReplies
hello, please refer to latest blog post for link to fb album for links to the items posted.Delete
Hello, thanks for sharing so much bout your buys and the reno!! (:ReplyDelete
Are you able to advise on the material of the wood used in the table you purchased? can't seem to find that properly at the link. Am looking for a scratch proof wood surface, i.e. it shouldn't be made of melamine for example. Thanks babe!! (:Replies
Hello Andrea,Delete
I'm sorry but I'm unable to advise on the material of the wood...
- AnonymousNovember 13, 2014 at 6:52 PM
Hi Cynthia are the "Dehub" holders so far so good ? sturdy?ReplyDeleteReplies
they're good so far. but not for pressing of the various shampoos/shower gels... I usually lift the bottle and press it before placing it back.
- AnonymousNovember 27, 2014 at 1:38 AM
Hi Cythia, has the table arrive? does the color match what they show in the taobao picture?ReplyDeleteReplies
It's Cynthia please.Delete
The colour matched. The wood was rather rustic even though it's been treated but we love it to bits. You can find a photo of it in the recent entries (:
- AnonymousNovember 30, 2014 at 9:39 PM
Hi Cynthia, could you please share the link for the paintings? Thank you very much!ReplyDeleteReplies
Hi, links are in the tb directory (:Delete
- AnonymousDecember 19, 2014 at 1:27 AM
Where to get the services of the furniture assembler?Replies
I did not engage one. My fil did them for me.
Hi Cynthia, how did you get the weight of the sofa? The seller provide?ReplyDeleteReplies
i didnt need the weight of the sofa. i used sea shipping which charged by volume.Delete
if you need details, it's best to ask the seller.
- AnonymousJanuary 13, 2015 at 3:38 AM
Hi Cynthia, i'm oso thinking of buying furniture from taobao. Just like to ask did the sofa & dining table comes flat packed & you have to assmble yourself? If they were shipped as it is (already assembled), did your agent delivered them to your house right down to the doorsteps (since the items are big)?ReplyDelete
Really appreciate your reply :)Replies
It was flat packed and assembly required.Delete
Peeka shipped it right up to my doorstep
- AnonymousJanuary 14, 2015 at 6:04 AM
Hi Cynthia, thanks much for your reply. I guess for the sofa, you only need to assemble the legs?ReplyDeleteReplies
Yup. We didn't fix it though!Delete
- AnonymousJanuary 18, 2015 at 6:56 PM
Oic, thanks!Delete
- AnonymousMarch 5, 2015 at 7:54 AM
hi, chanced upon ur blog while researching on taobao furniture and coincidentally, we are eyeing the same dining table design! could u share from which taobao seller did u get ur table from, and how do u find the quality? thanks in advance! :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Please refer to the Taobao directory for the link. The quality is good... surface is a little uneven but it's rugged the way we like it. We draped a table runner across it and it's good! (:
Hi Cynthia, can you kindly share with me ur sofa and shoe cabinet link? ThanksReplyDeleteReplies
Hello Janelle,Delete
you'd be able to locate them in the Taobao Directory (refer to tabs)
- AnonymousMay 24, 2015 at 9:17 PM
May i know what is the total shipping fees and if it's ok, can you list down the items for the whole shipment.
I wanna roughly gauge the shipping fees as i am also looking to buy sofa and dining sets thru tb.
TIA :)Replies
I paid 800 all in all for my dining set..
I don't have the breakdown as I shipped in bulk.
Can save on the 3% credit card admin fee if I apply BOC(bank of china) credit card?
Bodum glass u bought r real ones?Replies
I usually pay via enets.. 3% is a lot if you're buying larger batches of its.Delete
I doubt the Bodum is authentic but it's of really good quality nonetheless.
- AnonymousAugust 9, 2015 at 7:34 AM
Hello. May I know which shipping agent did you use for these furniture? 4px?ReplyDeleteReplies
I used agent peeka. 4px has a limit for size and weight. Not suited for large items.Delete
- AnonymousSeptember 11, 2015 at 5:27 AM
Hi Cynthia, how much did you spend on shipping on all the items listed above? Thanks in advance! :)ReplyDeleteReplies
sorry, there were too many items in all to calculate..
Hi there, a great loot you have. How long did the delivery took?ReplyDeleteReplies
hello, thanks. It took about a month via sea, u inclusive of time taken for seller to send to warehouse.Delete
Your blog is full of entertainment and helpful information that can allure to anyone anytime. Continue posting!ReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing your purchases! Like to know how's the sofa quality so far? Is it still firm or does it sink in?Replies
Hi, it was still good when we gave it away in mid 2016 (:Delete
Thanks for sharing your purchases! I've been wanting to cart a sofa from tb but concerned about its quality as I have lower back pain. Does your sofa stay firm after usage or does it sink in?Replies
hello, mine was a basic model that we got for our guest room. If you have lower back pain, you may wanna invest in a better model.Delete
Is there any chance taoboa in english version? Dictionary translate doesn't works at times. :(ReplyDeleteReplies
hello, no there isn't.Delete
Hi Cynthia,ReplyDelete
How about assembly of the furniture? Is it possible to DIY or need to engage professional?
Hello, you can DIY if it's within your ability. Else, engage a professional.Delete
This post is so informative and makes a very nice image on the topic in my mind. It is the first time I visit your blog, but I was extremely impressed. Keep posting as I am gonna come to read it everyday! read reviewReplyDelete


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Beauty Queen
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Beauty Queen – Part 1
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I saw her heading to the table
Well, a tall walking big black cat
– The Hollies, 'Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress' (1972).
In Ferry's vision – and as brought to a pinnacle of achievement on 'For Your Pleasure' – the entire repertoire of artistic influence and inspiration was there to be referenced in the creation of a new musical and stylistic form, as vivacious as it was sophisticated.
– Michael Bracewell, bryanferry.com (2010).
The Bracewell quote is hyperbole (perhaps), but there is little doubt that Ferry was on to something new and exciting in early 1973, both visually and lyrically, with the music of Roxy Music the critical and essential reason for getting involved in the first place. It is a given that Ferry had conceived Roxy Music as an escapist vehicle for himself – Northern small town kid trapped in working-class constraints of environment and thought ("My parents are the nicest people you could possibly meet, but they're not in the least bit intellectual") and in doing so released a younger generation of boys and girls who were stuck in exactly the same rut: a revolution was afoot, if only for weekend living.
As a vehicle of escape Roxy Music were successful on both fronts – for Ferry personally, the band's success meant he could enjoy and explore new possibilities in the arts, travel, relationships, and pour that experience into his writing, which was developing at a rapid pace. Favoring a form of meta-analysis that internalized external experience through the prism of film, fashion, and painting, Roxy were not only conceived an Art Project, their composition strategy was to produce each song as an art work, that "vivacious" and "sophisticated" new stylistic musical form that Michael Bracewell speaks of in his gushing analysis above. And for the audience there was gold aplenty – that we were able to find our own way through the vehicle of Roxy Music was a key component of the band's success: marking your own time travel while listening to classics such as 'Beauty Queen' or 'Dance Away' is time well spent (in our humble opinion).
Pop music is all about the sound – good music comes at you physically, you feel it most keenly in the body. When Etta James sings the first line of 'At Last' the sound is heard by the ears and brain but felt by the heart. 'Great Balls of Fire' is so aptly named it must must have been titled on purpose. ("Ass! It's about GOD." – Jerry Lee). You crave to hear the sound again and so you put on the record and start a conversation with yourself. You are all chatter, thoughts rolling above the surface – this artist is so good; that bass line incredible; I wish I could be him; is it Saturday yet? And you move toward the voice, and you want to know more about that person. Why are they singing? What are they singing? I like the sound of that voice. Did he just say zzzzzzzubb. Maybe. The cover is brilliant! And then you are hooked, and you want to know more about this world.
And then you are into the story, the Rock n' Roll story, the Roxy Music story, composed and constructed, the telling of narratives past and future, and in the case of Roxy – the narrative of fantasy and style, quality and extravagant tastes. "Or, if you like, the lifestyles of the very rich," as writer Richard Williams succinctly put it in the Roxy Music Story. Roxy appeal to youth in the same way that an early James Bond movie, say, Goldfinger, does, where the men are as suave with the ladies as the cut of their tux is immaculate, and the women are glamorous, all-powerful, mysterious and, unfailingly, deadly. Roxy create a narrative of escapist glamour that serves as subject and form and in doing so appeal to the snob in all of us. Yet this modis operandi would be tedious (as the Bond films become) if it weren't for the incredible tension in the music and presentation, the abject weirdness of the pop sound that Mackay, Eno, Manzanera and Ferry create.
What captivates the body and mind with Roxy is the visceral impact and the tension inherent in the tunes – 'Beauty Queen', for example, is awash in layered synth that draws the listener in, but is cold to the touch – and Paul Thompson's drumming is the bedrock that pulls the sound back into the body, supporting the instrumentation as it changes key, tempo, mood. "I found that interesting," Bryan Ferry said of the abrupt changes and surprises in Roxy's playing, "the band was perfect for that; they were game for anything" (BF, 2018). There's more credit now given by the leader to the classic Roxy Music sound of '72-'79. The narrative is being re-told and you and I are here to give it credence, to give it the gravitas needed as we continue to absorb its sound and power.
I. The Performance of Style
Between 8 February – 12 May 2013, the Tate Gallery Liverpool hosted an exhibition celebrating Glam, the visually extravagant pop style that exploded across Britain during the years 1971–5. High glam artists – Roxy, Bowie – were represented extensively and dominated such events as 'Glamology', 'Glamorama!' 'Glam Time' (for the toddlers) 'Glam! 21st Century Factory' and even 'Glam! 21st Century Factory – THE PREQUEL'. Needless to say I would have given my right eye to have seen it, The Tate being a watermark of quality control and content. The title of the book published to support the three month exhibition was called The Performance of Style, and in this title is perhaps the best description of the Roxy Music approach ever put down on paper. The performance of style is a perfect description of the band's art-rock manifesto for it covers the stylistic triad the band became famous for: i) Recorded music; ii) Live Performances; and iii) Stylistic Packaging. Few recording artists embody the fusion between music and art as completely and comfortably as Roxy Music, and Ferry in particular continues to describe himself as a "successful artist" rather than as a conventional rock star.
It is interesting to note that in America "Glam" was called "Glitter" and this difference points to the reason why it took Roxy until at least 1975 ('Love is the Drug') to gain a following in the US. "Glitter rock" merely identifies one aspect of the Glam universe – the dressing up part – and neglects the notion of "glamour", that self-conscious construction of lighting, mood, make-up, historical awareness of style in order to achieve impact and affect. Roxy started selling records in America when the band had smoothed out the edges, reduced the masks and uniforms to (albeit brilliant) dancable disco. The same was true of David Bowie, his first American hit (same year as 'Love is the Drug', 1975) required a new look/character in the form of the white soul boy of Young Americans. No androgyny, no space cowboys, no knowing winks at the camera. With an audience keen to experience something new, Glam in the UK was able to represent a wider range of artists, including those termed "Low Glam" – Sweet, Slade, the Glitter Band – and those termed "High Glam" – Roxy, Bowie, and (perhaps) Marc Bolan. The difference was contained in the variance between the "simple rock and roll revivalism of figures like Alvin Stardust and the complex art rock of Roxy Music" (Wiki).
Yet Roxy were even miles ahead even in this category, for not even Bowie himself can lay claim to the High Glam Crown: think for a moment of the Bowie album covers of early 70s – Hunky Dory, Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane, Diamond Dogs – all representations of a personality ("character") at a moment in time. Brilliant. Groundbreaking. But not a consistent representation of the Glam ideals, not in the same way that Roxy Music wrote and designed it. The influence, mechanics, and effect of Glamour and style was Roxy's subject, whereas Bowie's subject was himself, resulting in fractured expressions of personality (characters) that pushed fashion and sexual boundaries. Yes, Ziggy Stardust was a self-aware, even mocking tribute to musical and performance history, but compare the album covers of Ziggy with Roxy Music and you'll spot the difference: Bowie's Ziggy is a starman rent boy, slightly unkempt and dangerous, ready to rock, whereas Roxy's take is all encoded style, a glamour doll caught by the flash of the camera mid-pose, purposely architected by referencing (and modernizing) 40s and 50s magazine cover styles. Both teasing, escapist fair of course – Bowie's pose says you can rent me but you can't buy me, while Roxy's pose says you want me but you can't have me – fantasies for young men and women, ready to take home, should you wish to buy the album for the pricely sum of £1.99.
The three-pronged approach to the performance of style was primarily felt at the musical level – Eno, Manzanera, Mackay, Ferry and Paul Thompson were writing and performing beyond standard rock, creating past/future/present postmodern epics in the form of Roxy Music/'Virginia Plain'/'Pyjamarama', and the masterpiece being recorded, For Your Pleasure. The artistic branch of the strategy was delivered with a keen art-school avant-garde sensibility, executed to the highest standard by three of the band's prime movers, Eno, Mackay, and Ferry (Ambient/No Pussyfooting/Oblique Strategies/Peter Schmidt/ 'Electronic Music'/Dada-like disorganization/The White Album/Warhol/Richard Hamilton). And if this wasn't enough, the final leg of this three-legged stool was defined by the work conceived and executed by the four members that sat outside of the band, a group of hungry young designers and artists who collaborated with Bryan Ferry to devise and deliver an enduring creative legacy and a new form of audience engagement that executed under the auspices of what came to be known as "the Roxy Machine": fashion designer and image maker Antony Price; photographer Karl Stoecker; art director Nicholas Deville; and public relations literary libertine Simon Puxley.
The 'Roxy Machine' – from left, Price, Deville, Ferry, Stoecker, Puxley, (1973).
II. Antony Price: 'One thing we share is an ideal of beauty'
I was inspired of course by Hollywood, as was Anthony, but we always like to think we were making something new out of it
– Bryan Ferry & Antony Price interview, 2013
When Gianni Versace was murdered outside his Miami mansion in July 1997, it was Roxy Music's image maker and fashion designer Antony Price that was tipped to take over the billion dollar business (the job eventually went to Versace's sister Donatella). The two fashion designers had much in common – successful artists with a craftsman's eye and talent to mold fabric into something wearable and exciting, embodying the artisan's ability to work with the tools of their trade – pencil, thimble, pin, machine and thread. Fashion artists like Versace and Antony Price make people feel good in their skin, fashioning and engineering clothes that contour and support the human body, while emphasizing the dramatic nature of their creations, mingling street style and high fashion with a heavy sexual element, reflecting what Stephen Gundle called in his book Glamour: A History "the mysterious and magical arts of glamorous transformation". Versace though, emphasized a cheap sleaziness in the clothes (at a cost few could afford) and lived in almost obscene Roman opulence, setting a new bar for grotesque displays of wealth and celebrity (it's no coincidence prima donna pal Elton John was a bud). In contrast, with classic British reserve, Price "shied away from the public stage" preferring to let his clothes speak for himself – when visiting his studio in 1994, the writer Chrissy Lley observed Price's gentleness and love of nature –
Antony Price likes birds…his studio resounds to their high-pitched shrieks and swooping cries. On the first floor he works at his drawing board, flanked by papier-mache torsos and fabric samples, overlooking a central showroom with aviaries at each end. Inside the cages brilliantly coloured birds flicker to and fro, while at ground level two hulking cats prowl and lash their tails with desire and frustration. It would be an oversimplification to liken the birds to his glamorous clients and the cats to predatory males, but the image undeniably springs to mind.
And Bryan Ferry's opinion of the man is the sort of tribute anyone would be proud to have as a legacy:
He is one of the most remarkably gifted people I have ever met, and an authority on a bewildering range of subjects. He is a master craftsman – quite rare in this day and age – and has quietly exerted an enormous influence on so many people. Although most of his work has been associated with urban nightlife, he is surprisingly a man of nature, an expert on exotic plants and rare birds and the niceties of human behaviour. To those who know him he is a constant source of amusement. In times of adversity, an incredibly loyal friend. (2008).
The biography reads that Antony Price studied at Bradford School of Art and then at the Royal College of Art, graduating with a distinction in 1968 and was immediately employed as menswear designer for a fashion cult label – The Rolling Stones were his first customers, with Jagger wearing his button trousers on the infamous 'Gimme Shelter' tour. The scene that Price had plugged into and was a deep part of, was loosely referred to as the 'Notting Hill crowd', David Hockney, Ossie Clark, Brian Morris. Price admits that he was a rising star behind Ossie Clark (the fashion hero of the swinging sixties), and he met future Roxy Music models Kari-Ann Mueller and Amanda Lear and future Roxy Machine photographer Karl Stoecker through the Notting Hill connection. The scene was bustling and inter-connected. The mood of the designers and artists was open and flamboyant, and crucially, they did not carry with them the hangover of the 60s into the 1970s the way other art forms did (such as rock music). This new generation of fashion aesthetes, Michael Bracewell points out, would be defined by the "strength of their work ethic as much as the flamboyance of their somewhat camp, almost quaintly English hedonism" (279).
I thought, and still think, that pop music isn't primarily about making music in any traditional sense of the word. It's about creating new, imaginary worlds and inviting people to try them out
– Brian Eno, interview, 2007
Where I came from, Newcastle, is a rough part of the world with no possibility for anything but escape
– Bryan Ferry, interview, 1982
The critical concept to which Roxy Music subscribed was that they were to be styled and presented "above all, as a state of mind." This quote from Ferry in 1975 accurately describes the group's surround sound approach to pop presentation, consumer marketing and a new kind of conceptual imagination at work. The kicker was that the invitation was extended to the audience – you too could partake in this "imaginary world" if you worked to aspire to the codes of conduct. Good taste was paramount, as was intelligence and elegance. If you read or listen to interviews with fans of the band – Steve Jones, John Taylor, Siouxsie Sue – the common theme is that Roxy were a "cut-above", infinitely more stylish and clever than their counter-parts. "The world we are talking about was a world obsessed with things clever," noted Anthony Price, "and with spotting things clever." Intelligence mixed with elegance, the appeal of engaging with the Roxy universe and in exchange being offered a role yourself, the paradoxical appeal of being a part of the in-crowd, of being in a club that, for once, would actually have you as a member.
Audience engagement and participation was essential to the Roxy Music aesthetic as it was to Glam in general. As the young fan Ruth says to her partner during a Roxy Music dance session "Think Roxy girl… I'm gonna be Bryan!" (Flashbacks). This identification was in part due to the invitation to dress up and follow the codes and performance of style so carefully laid out by their heroes. Gimme your hands! Glam idol Bowie spouts to his audience during 'Rock N' Roll Suicide' (I'll help you with the pain/You're not alone/Just turn on with me, and you're not alone/Gimme your hands, 'cause you're wonderful). And as Roxy became the 1973 rock icons of note ("Roxy Mania!") with Bryan Ferry's tuxedo becoming a signifier of intelligence, grace, and exclusivity, and it was in this regard that Antony Price's image and fashion design input was critical to the band's success and the imaginary world that was being created, for he had his finger on the impulse of the band's appeal: "Women are not aware of Roxy Music in the way that men are. It's a man's band. It's always been a man's band. And he (Ferry) is a man's idol; the young men have always admired him, he's what they aspire to, to have taste like that, to be in the rock business but still have taste and credibility, which is very thin on the ground in the rock business, darling, let's face it."
The extent to which the listener is drawn to the Roxy "state of mind" is dependent on his or her musical interest and tolerance for Aspiration and Drive as a key Roxy Music sub-text. Speaking very plainly and bluntly to Michael Bracewell in 2007, Ferry gave an honest precis of the Roxy state of mind, the aspiration and search for perfection that successfully merged the desires of the singer/writer with those of his fans/collaborators:
When you got old enough to have a girlfriend, or to go on a date, the only thing you did was take her to the pictures. But that was in the high street of Washington, where there were two cinemas – which were bigger, and had proper velveteen seats rather than benches. One was called the Regal, and the other the Ritz. None of them are there now. When I went to university I would go to the cinema club, which is where I became aware of cinema classics and film-as-art – all that kind of thing. Up until then it was film-as-entertainment. That was all you did – you didn't have television. We were very poor, you see… So I think it's fair to say that Roxy Music, from my point of view, would be the reverse of this background.
Greil Marcus in his book on Elvis Presley summarized this as the drive to "to lift yourself up, to escape the life you were born to, to escape the poverty… the strictures of a life that you were raised to accept as fate, to make yourself a new person not only in the eyes of the world, but finally in your own eyes too." Roxy's primary subject is the effect and impact of glamour, but it is equally keen to interrogate the need for glamour and transformation. The need for escapist glamour was particularly pronounced in the UK Northern towns in the 70s, the same towns that Ferry had been raised in, and therefore understood intuitively the needs and aspirations of the listeners and fan base. Having myself been partly raised in the coal mining areas of Kirkcaldy & Glenrothes (Fife, Scotland), the following observation by music critic Simon Reynolds rings true:
There's a reason why Roxy Music's most fervent fan bases were in industrial cities in the North of England – Sheffield, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle itself. Especially in the seventies, when industry was still relatively strong but brutalist housing estates and shopping schemes had replaced the old terraced communities and corner shops, these cities were the parts of the UK where the hunger for [a] 'splash of light' arched fiercest – Shock and Awe: Glam Rock and its Legacy (341).
In the same year 1973, Bryan Ferry would release a solo album the cover of which had a static beef-cake shot that advertised clearly and succinctly this is a solo record, and he is the sole star of the show. The Roxy Music covers on the other hand were conceived on a grander scale, intended to represent a lifestyle, a zeitgeist, a state of mind: architected as escapist cinema, directed, scripted, set-designed, and costumed to be full of life, stylized, pulled from the front page of a movie magazine. There is movement in all the shots, intrusion, discovery, even judgement and morality. Consider Kari-Ann Muller on the cover of Roxy Music, extravagantly posed, caught by the flash of camera bulb and looking straight at you – you, taking the picture, interrupting the scene, voyeuristically gazing at all that accentuated, off-centered, cheesy glamour. Stranded – come rescue, if you dare, the damsel in distress (post-plane crash, this vamp will eat you alive). Or stumble down the back lanes of Country Life, the women once again caught in your headlights, blinded, taken off-guard, lack of clothing necessitating – dependent on your instincts – interrogation or rescue. And Siren – unable to resist the song of the sirens, you have purchased The Fifth Roxy Music Album, and now you have stumbled upon a new narrative, as the Siren sets you in her sights and snakes across the rocks towards you.
All of these subjects look directly at you dear reader, they stare into your eyes as you take the picture, rescue the damsel, stumble into dodgy goings-on in the countryside, or quake in fear before the siren ensnares you. In each of these short-stories the viewer inhabits the role of the protagonist, photographer, intruder, historian, and, quite possibly, victim. 19th century English poet and writer Walter Copland Perry had this to say about the song of the Siren, the temptress:
Their song, though irresistibly sweet, was no less sad than sweet, and lapped both body and soul in a fatal lethargy, the forerunner of death and corruption.
– Bryan Ferry, interview, 2013


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I've been involved in one way or another with business accelerators for more than thirty years. Sometimes you hear the names Accelerator and Incubator used interchangeably but these are two very different things. If you are a startup founder these differences are very important.
Accelerators are big money for-profit entities with names like TechStars, Y Combinator, and Entrepreneurs Roundtable. Their goal is to work with companies to rapidly increase (accelerate) their valuation so they can attract a follow-on round investments at a much higher valuation.
A typical Accelerator invests around $100,000 in participant companies for a percent ownership in the company then within ninety days those companies are polished up and pitching to big-time venture capital companies to raise their next one to five million dollars.
Typically, the Accelerator wants to take a company from a million-dollar valuation to a twenty million valuation… That's acceleration!Incubators are usually operated by government agencies or universities. They put very little if any money into participant companies but offer some level of education, mentoring, and access to local Angel investors. Participant companies are usually very raw. They may have an idea and a few team members but they will usually not have anywhere near a viable product/service. They may not even have a clear idea about their market yet.
Incubators will usually not take any equity because they may be operated by non-profits. Their goal is to better develop a region's startup culture.
Basically, if you have a rough idea and a ragtag team or are a single founder, an incubator is the place you should go to experiment with your idea until you get something more market ready.
But if you are looking for big money rapid growth an accelerator is for you.
There's one big catch…
Accelerators will typically have hundreds, if not thousands, of applicants for each precious seat. Lately most accelerators are looking for companies that are a little more developed and mature.
What does that mean?
There are many facets to what Accelerators are looking for. Maybe you would like the accelerator to say that they are looking for companies in the areas of Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or Virtual Reality.
But it's just not that simple…
That's why I created an Accelerator Deliverables Checklist. (Click HERE For checklist) Even if you are not trying to get into an accelerator the items on this checklist will strengthen your company and vastly improve your valuation.
The checklist is separated into three columns:
Need To Have – These are the things your company needs as a minimum. If you have been applying to accelerators and keep getting rejected you are probably missing a few things from this part of the checklist. The same goes for unsuccessful VC/Angel fundraising meetings. If you keep doing your pitch and no money comes in maybe it is not just because there is a lack of cash available. You are probably missing a few things from this checklist.
Should Have – The "Need To Have" checklist is really the basic list of requirements. This "Should Have" checklist shows the elements that will strengthen your company even more.
Nice To Have – If you can check off a few or even al the things in this list and you have not won a seat in an Accelerator or attracted a significant investment round then contact me immediately.
Wouldn't it be nice if success was just about checking off a bunch of things on a list? Maybe it is that simple…


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The ultimate megacity, Manila is a chaotic mix of towering skyscrapers and expansive shanty towns. The roads hum with constant traffic and activity but, somehow, this giant city not only survives, it thrives. It truly is the 'Pearl of the Orient'.
The Philippines are most popular during the dry season, between April and November. This is a great time to visit if you want to try and see some of the more remote areas of the country. But if you're just sticking to Manila and the vicinity, you can travel at any time of year.
The cooler months are perhaps more comfortable in a city of Manila's size. These fall between December to February. And the wet season is between May and October. Although you'll still enjoy hot sunny days at this time of year, as well as smaller crowds and lush green scenery.
As always, flights tend to be more expensive during the high tourism season, so go off peak for the best chance of finding cheap tickets to Manila.
If you want to have a great time in Manila right now is the time to book. That's because in general, the more time you can give yourself before you go, the more choice of available flights there is. And this usually translates into better deals.
But even if you're going at short notice, there are still some tricks you can use to find great deals.
Using Expedia, you can choose to see flexible dates for flights and this will broaden your chances. Some days of the week are more popular for travel than others, so even an adjustment of 24 hours could save you money.
These include:
There are three main airports in the greater Manila area that offer scheduled passenger services. However, the most widely used is Ninoy Aquino International Airport. This is the country's busiest airport and a major air hub. Clark International sees a smaller amount of international traffic.
Located four and a half miles south of Manila proper, Ninoy Aquino handles more than 35 million passengers a year.
External transport connections are good, with nine bus routes connecting the terminal to the city. All four terminals are served by local jeepney routes serving Paranaque and Pasay, amongst others. The airport is also connected indirectly to the Manial LRT Line 1 rail services.
Indirect and direct flights to Manila are available from a number of different carriers.
These include:
Three lines of the Strong Republic Transport System traverse Manila, with most of the tourist sites located on the yellow line. So, taking the train is a good option for many journeys.
The city is also served by lots of bus routes, although the system can be a little confusing at first. Look for route numbers written on the buses themselves and ask a conductor if you're not sure.
The iconic jeepneys also buzz around the city, and it's an experience in itself riding one of these colourful creations.
For short distances you can catch a tricycle or pedicab, or even a calesa – a traditional horse drawn carriage.
Manila is home to one of the largest Chinatowns in the world, where you'll find all sorts of exotic goods.
At the northern end of the bay is the Intramuros, the old Spanish walled settlement where you'll find many of the city's most interesting museums and ruins, as well as Manila Cathedral. Other landmarks include the Baywalk, Coconut Palace and Mabini Shrine.
Climbing one of the city's vertiginous skyscrapers is a great way of getting the best views of this vast metropolis.
Back at ground level, there are various walking tours available of the downtown area.
Your passport needs to be valid for the duration of your stay and it's worth checking with your doctor or medical professional if you need yellow fever and other injections before you travel.
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I have been ramping up my knitting skills to take my Crochet Cupcake Doll Pattern and convert it to Knit so that more yarn enthusiasts could enjoy my creation. If you happen to be a child of the 90s like I was, then perhaps this doll will bring back some familiarity. They were a series of dolls with plastic skirts which when turned inside out transformed into edible goodies with their hats becoming the icing. They were also scented. I thought wouldn't they be cute and fun in crochet and knit, too! This pattern is beginner friendly and has instructions to create it flat and in the round so that knitters of any level of experience can create this adorable doll.
- Worsted weight yarn in a skin color.
(I used Hobby Lobby's I love this Cotton! in Antique White)
- Worsted weight yarn for the dress (skirt, top).
- Worsted weight yarn for frosting and cake hat.
- Worsted weight yarn for hair.
- Small amount of embroidery thread for smile (black or red
- (Optional) small amount of worsted weight yarn in red for cherry.
- Size US 6 (4.0mm) Double-Pointed Needles (DPNs) or Long Cable using the "Magic Loop Method" (for in round instructions)
- Size US 6 (4.0mm) Knitting Needles (for flat instructions)
- Tapestry Needle
- Polyfil Stuffing
- 6mm eyes (or black yarn to make eyes)
Stitches in this pattern:
Doll – 7" tall when standing
(without the hat)
Cupcake – 4½" tall with frosting
Gauge: 6 sts x 6 rows = 1" x 1" worked in St st
Gauge is less important in this type of project.
Flat Instructions – ❤♡♡♡ – Beginner
Round Instructions – ❤❤♡♡ – Advanced Beginner
st(s) – stitch(es)
k2tog = knit 2 together (decrease)
|Special Stitches:
kfb – knit front and back (increase)
Knit the stitch as normal, but don't let it drop off the needle. Move your right needle around and insert it in the back of the same stitch. Knit the stitch again, this time letting the original stitch slide off the needle. Check out this Tutorial for more information.
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David Ricardo developed this international trade theory based in comparative advantage and specialization, two concepts that broke with mercantilism that until then was the ruling economic doctrine. He introduced this theory for the first time in his book "On the Principles of Political Economy and Taxation", 1817, using a simple numerical example concerning the trade between Portugal and the England in the following way:
Let's say the labour costs per unit of cloth (C) and wine (W) produced by England (E) and Portugal (P) are as those seen in the adjacent figure. Even though Portugal has an absolute advantage on wine and cloth production, England has a comparative advantage on cloth production.
Because of this advantage, both countries would benefit from international trade. This can be seen using an Edgeworth box, as seen in the figure below.
Without international trade, each country would only be able to produce (and therefore to consume) any amount of both wine and cloth inside or at the country's production-possibility frontier (green for England and red for Portugal). For instance, point E cannot be reached by any of these countries, since it is outside their production-possibility frontier.
However, point E can be reached by trading goods.
Portugal would specialize on producing wine, which is relatively less costly to produce. This is, Portugal is better off producing more wine that it will consume in order to trade it for cloth, since production of cloth would be more costly than the production of the exported wine. For the same reason, England would specialize on cloth. Portugal would produce only wine, consuming Cw and exporting Xw to England, while England would produce only cloth, consuming Cc and exporting Xc to Portugal.
As a result of international trade, point E would become reachable, defining the terms of trade line, which shows how great the gains from trade are. The further from each production-possibility frontier, the better the terms of trade are, and therefore the gains from trade are also greater.
The implications of this theory were great as it meant a breakthrough in the economic science, especially, due to the contribution of the comparative advantage principle.
However, this theory is not spared of flaws as some critics pointed out. John Stuart Mill was concerned with reciprocal demand as he argued that it was not necessarily true that demand and supply across countries would be met. Furthermore, although Ricardian theory of comparative costs may show the limits within which the equilibrium must be, it does not show how to determine the terms of trade, and hence the price of the goods. As this is an unresolved matter, it considerably limits a model that aims to explain international trade. Nevertheless, as Jagdish N. Bhagwati pointed out in his article "The Pure Theory of International Trade: A Survey", 1964, this model ought to be analysed form a normative point of view, since it does help prove the welfare proposition that trade is beneficial.


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The Process of Forgiveness
Webcast Q&A: 5 June 2011, Question 1
I answered a question on the process of forgiveness on 5 June 2011. You can listen to or download the podcast of just this question below – or check out the whole episode of Philosophy in Action Radio.
What is the proper process of forgiveness? In your March 6th episode, you spoke about forgiveness from the perspective of the person wronged. However, imagine that you're the person who has done wrong to someone else, thereby harming him. What should you do now? How can you prove to that person that you're not as bad as you seemed at that time? What should you do if the other person isn't willing to hear you out?
My Answer, In Brief: Although errors and wrongs differ in significant ways – ranging from honest ignorance to willful evasion – the basic process is always (1) identify what happened, (2) make amends as necessary, and (3) ensure no repetition, if possible.
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Cotton candy
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
I bought this teddy coat from Miss Boss last year and I still cannot get enough of it. There's something so fun about the colour and the texture, it's a real feel good piece of clothing. You can't not smile wearing a cotton candy pink soft coat. That's the whole point of getting dressed right? Things that make you happy.
Outfit: Jacket-Maccs the label (from Miss Boss), Sweater- Jackson Rowe (from Miss boss), Skirt-Second hand (platos closet), Boots-Aldo, Necklace-Red Ribbon, Rings-Saraswati designs, and vintage
Workout Buddy
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
The best part of having a dog is how he pushes me to get even more steps even on days when I'm feeling a little worn out. Because of this little munchkin my step counter often reads 25,000+ especially on a day where I've gotten a good workout in.
Since he's part french bulldog running distance ain't his jam, so you can often find us on the stairs trekking along or running sprints chasing the ball.
1 Skirt 4 ways
Monday, October 22, 2018
There's nothing I love more than a piece of clothing that is versatile. I don't want to waste time on something that I can only wear once, or with one thing. I bought this skirt on a whim last year I think on black friday and it turned out to be a great piece! A black leather skirt is definitely a great staple for any wardrobe, it can easily be dressed up or down.
Skirt: Dynamite
Greek Quinoa Salad
Friday, October 19, 2018
This salad is sooo good! There's sometimes nothing better than a fresh greek salad, but it's the perfect side dish. I make some greek style chicken with mine!
1 cup quinoa
1 cup halved tomatoes
1 medium cucumber sliced up
1/2 red onion
1/4 cup sliced up kalamata olives (with garlic in it)
1/4 cup crumbled feta
for sauce:
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1 T oregano
1 T honey
1 T lemon
Power Workout
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
This is a workout not for the faint of heart, and definitely not for a beginner! Each one of these exercises is performed for power and with low reps, ensuring your body has recovered before going to the next one.
Reps: 6 per, rest around 30 seconds between exercises. Rest 2 minutes after the circuit. **
Single Leg Jumps
Sink into one leg and push off it and hop onto a small (about 6 inch) step, ensure soft landing and that the knee doesn't fall in.
Clapping Push Ups
Can be performed from knees or from the toes. Load down into your chest push up fast and clap your hands together quickly replacing hands where they started and lower down.
Single Leg Hop ups
Start in a reverse lunge position, push through the front leg and drive the knee up. Try to get some height on this one.
Tuck Jumps
Push off ground and bring knees up as high as you can, keeping the head and chest up. Soft landing ensuring knees don't fall together and that you don't buckle forward.
Single Leg Lateral Hops
Push off one leg hopping laterally and land in a strong stance, not letting knee buckle and trying not to fall.
Nighty Night
Monday, October 15, 2018
I wore this for a Thanksgiving party early this month. I picked up this slip dress from a vintage shop for a cool $4. Not only is it really pretty, it is perfectly roomy to hide all the turkey, pie and pirogies I ate. At one point I had a whole collection of vintage slip dresses I had collected over the years, and I'm so sad I didn't hang onto them. They're such great layering pieces. A long sleeve under this baby made it way more appropriate for going out.
Outfit: Dress-Vintage, Long Sleeve- Jackson Rowe (via Miss Boss), Shoes-Aldo, Purse-Value Village, Sunnies-F21, Necklace-Miss Boss
Planning for Self Care this Winter
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
We're coming up on a bleak time of year, the days are getting shorter, it's getting colder and soon we'll have snow. Not exactly painting a bright picture am I? Well it's very easy to have it feel overwhelming and it becomes easy to start slacking on your self care. That's why we need a plan! Not only is the crappy weather a factor but the upcoming holiday season can be pretty hard on our bodies with all the food, booze but mentally too. Leave it to having to hang out with all your extended family to push all your triggers...no, just me?
Exercise releases dopamine and serotonin, we know this. Those hormones both make us feel good, so it's a no brainer that ensuring we're getting 3-4 workouts in a week would be beneficial. Besides if it's shitty and cold out, you might as well go warm up in the gym!
Or even a staycation! A weekend away somewhere even close by can be so relaxing. If you spend a lot of time planning it this creates something to look forward to! Do a ton of research, plan it out, try something new while you're away (or something you've always wanted to do at home). The more you put into it the more you'll look forward to it too.
Taking a day off, or a half day once a month and just focusing on doing what you want to. That can legit just be sleeping in and catching up on some things. It can be whatever your body feels like it absolutely needs it at that moment. You will absolutely feel refreshed after that!
1. Get Some Vitamin DAdding in this supplement can make a huge difference to keep your mood even. It also helps maintain bone health, support health of the immune system, and support cardiovascular function among other things. Those all sound like good things, yes? So try a supplement and try to get outside on a day when the sun is shining as much as possible
Exercise releases dopamine and serotonin, we know this. Those hormones both make us feel good, so it's a no brainer that ensuring we're getting 3-4 workouts in a week would be beneficial. Besides if it's shitty and cold out, you might as well go warm up in the gym!
2. Get Your Workouts In
3. Plan Your MealsThis is definitely a self care strategy, you're setting yourself up for success for the week by planning ahead. If you come home from work and it's shitty and cold out, what might you want? COMFORT FOOD, but this sometimes makes us feel even more sluggish and gross.
4. Try a "Dry" MonthIt's very tempting especially in the next few months of holiday celebrations to really indulge but that's why taking a month off before or after can be helpful. Not only is booze expensive but it can easily pack on more calories, and they're empty calories. Alcohol is a depressant, and during the dark grey months the last thing you need is to be putting something in your body that's going to make you feel even worse. We did a dry February last year, I think we're aiming for dry November and dry February again this year.
Or even a staycation! A weekend away somewhere even close by can be so relaxing. If you spend a lot of time planning it this creates something to look forward to! Do a ton of research, plan it out, try something new while you're away (or something you've always wanted to do at home). The more you put into it the more you'll look forward to it too.
5. Plan a Vacation
Taking a day off, or a half day once a month and just focusing on doing what you want to. That can legit just be sleeping in and catching up on some things. It can be whatever your body feels like it absolutely needs it at that moment. You will absolutely feel refreshed after that!
6. Take a Monthly Self Care Day
Cotton Candy Coat
Monday, October 8, 2018
I bought this jacket last fall when I saw it on the Miss Boss instagram and fell in love! I was a woman possessed, I needed to have it. So i made it mine, and a year later, I stand behind that decision. Nothing quite like a pop of pink on a chilly day to put you in a good mood.
Leather & Lace
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
I had planned to wear something already in my wardrobe until I popped into Bamboo Ballroom in September to pick up my "still in edmonton" tee and saw this lace blouse. Like come on, how gorgeous is this piece? It's perfect, such a pretty shade of green and is going to get a lot of use with the thanksgiving/christmas party season in the next couple months. I really loved this combo of leather and lace, pretty with a bit more toughness.
And yes I was freezing my tushy off for these.
Outfit: Skirt-Dynamite (last year), Top-Bamboo Ballroom, Purse- Value Village, Shoes-Payless (like 6 years ago), Coat-Dynamite, Necklace-F21 & Miss Boss, Ring-Saraswati designs
Increase your VO2max (Cardiovascular Capacity)
Monday, October 1, 2018
Two Ways to Increase Your Cardio Capacity:
1. 30 seconds on 30 seconds off, or 60 seconds on 60 seconds off.You want the 30 or 60 on to be challenging, so your pace would be faster than your 5km pace. This can be performed on the treadmill or bike. Work your way up to 10 sets. Start with easy 10 minute warm up, and finish with a 10 minute cool down
2. 3:1 x 3.So with this one you will work hard for 3 minutes and take one minute rest, repeat 3 times, take a 5 minute rest with easy running or riding, then repeat again. Cool down for 10 minutes
Add this in to your training program 2x a week for 6 weeks and you will definitely see an improvement in your cardiovascular capacity.
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A few nights ago I had an invite for a once in a lifetime experience. Vintage Property Management hosted a Below Deck party for the new season at my favorite house Bonne Chance in Carmel-by-the-Sea. I am a huge fan of the show and Chef Adrian was one of my favorites. He seemed super mellow on the show and his food was always a 10!
Bonne Chance in Carmel by the Sea
When I arrived, the house and Carmel were really showing off with stunning sunset views. This remains my dream house ever since I did a mini babymoon there two years ago. It is my first call if I ever win the lotto! 🤣I toured the house again– secretly imagining what it would be like to live there and then popped into the kitchen. It was kind of surreal to see Chef Adrian there! It is like you know this person because you watched them on TV for a season but you don't REALLY know them.
He was super nice and exactly the same as on TV. He had a really laid back vibe and super positive energy but he was serious about the food. We had four courses plus wine and it was all delicious. The first course was a prawn on polenta with a radish salad made from three different types of radish! It was my favorite course of the night! So damn good.
Next up was a braised short rib with a mushroom and really cool yam/root vegetable side. Short ribs are one of my favorites and I don't get them that often so I was very excited about this dish. I wish I took better notes on what each course was! The third course was a lavender crusted cod with a grain side. It was soooo good. I don't normally care for cod and I almost licked the plate clean was so good.
We finished with dessert and a chat around the table. Adrian told us about being on the show. Things that surprised him about the process and the things he liked most. He was such a great sport with us answering all our questions about himself, the show and cooking in general. As a new Mom, this was just what I needed to get out of the house, have an adult conversation, enjoy an amazing meal and wine.
If you are ever traveling to Carmel, Ca and want somewhere unique and gorgeous to stay I recommend Bonne Chance and the team at VPM. They make the craziest of wishes happen for their client including once pulling off a surprise unicorn photoshoot for a guest! Mini unicorn with a flower crown and all! AND, if Chef Adrain is ever traveling through your town and you want an incredible meal and experience—just do it. He really created a magical night for all of us.
Dress: Christy Dawn☀ // Shoes: Cole Haan // necklace: Vintage Tiffany & Co Elsa Peretti jade heart // Cocktail Rings: Tiffany & Co // Lipstick: Charlotte Tilbury // Lashes: Good Jane
Have you been to Bonne Chance in Carmel by the Sea? Share in a comment below!


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June 11, 2008
Enterprise adoption of Open Source software
Writing about web page http://www.cio.com/article/375916/Open_Source_is_Entering_the_Enterprise_Mainstream_Survey_Shows/
Adoption of Open Source (OS) software in the private sector would now be roughly on a par with commercial software according to this survey among 328 IT and business executives and managers, though not necessarily as many corporations, which was conducted in late April 2008 by CIO.com.
It would be interesting to have a comparative survey of the Higher Education (HE) sector. I suspect in HE the policy making, and indeed strategy formulation, about OS procurement might also be lagging behind actual implementation.
"About a quarter of corporations (27 percent) have a formal policy in place regarding open-source applications, though 18 percent expect to adopt such a policy in the next 12 months."
Interestingly also, enterprise use of OS software seems to range widely in terms of the level of in-house customisation work that is applied to the software. Yet a significant proportion of use would be simple and straightforward instances of OS software being used as a finished product that you can plug and play.
"While more than half of enterprises use open source today, the degree of intimacy with the philosophy varies quite a bit. Companies may often (43 percent) or sometimes (24 percent) treat such applications as, well, just free software; they run the application but don't even look at the source code."
This suggests at least two things.
Firstly, there is quite a lot of OS software around which is good enough, i.e. mature enough and with enough support, to be used out-of-the-box and without much ado. This is OS software that turns out to be virtually cost free in comparison with commercial licences that would also take staff time to implement, administrate, and work around to suit if at all possible.
A few examples of OS or free software that come to my non-technical mind could fall in this category and seem appropriate for HE: LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP), OpenOffice, Sakai, Moodle, Firefox, Zotero, Liquid XML, etc.
Secondly, managers responsible for procurement decisions need to have the technical knowledge to be able to identify OS solutions and evaluate them, estimating the different costs involved in each particular case. Costs will depend on maturity of software, staff time and range of technical skills that will be required for implementation, solidness of support community, outsourcing fees, and importantly the forthcoming features chartered on the roadmap of developments for that software.
This second point directly impinges on one of the strategic challenges currently faced by University Libraries and especially by those not yet converged with their IT departments. How to shift the skills balance of their staff at all grades so as to keep up with the fast pace of an information environment that is increasingly technology driven?
In this context one should think the role of procurement support agencies like the JISC OS Watch is becoming indispensable. Maintaining a current awareness of the OS market and providing expert advice, such role can cover the lag time in skills adjustment to new technological developments.
November 30, 2007
The next wave is rising: university digital presses
Writing about web page http://escholarship.usyd.edu.au/index.html
University digital presses seem one of the obvious strategic areas of development for university research libraries. In his strategic analysis Lewis (2007) draws attention to the shift from purchased to Open Access content and suggests that libraries should also shift their focus from purchasing to curating digital content, yet avoid the temptation to add no value by doing no more than complacently free-riding on OA content curated elsewhere.
Little wonder then that the latest ARL Bimonthly Report (no. 252/253 of June/August 2007) focuses on the state of university publishing and the evolving role for research libraries in the delivery of publishing services.
Digital presses may well be the next widespread development in universities. Librarians are well placed to do the electronic publishing and curation, in collaboration with academics doing the authoring and editorial.
An example of a previous wave is the use of virtual learning environments to leverage electronic media for e-learning. This is now widespread.
Open Access Institutional Repositories are a current wave. Universities have been setting up IRs in order to organize their research outputs for Open Web access and have them readily available for audit purposes (an IR consists of a deposit policy, or mandate, besides the technical set up of the actual digital archive).
Equally the development of OA IRs can be seen as part of the larger wave towards university presses, since OA IR content can effectively be overlaid with editorial control. There is not a huge difference between a well-established overlay journal and an electronic journal.
The Electronic Law Journals project at the University of Warwick is only one of many instances of academic departments already publishing their own electronic journals.
Overlay journal is a useful term for a range of web publications resembling an electronic journal. An overlay journal is basically an electronic newsletter consisting of table of contents hyperlinked to the full text of each item, plus the editorial work and peer review validation that distinguishes it. The full text articles may be hosted in an IR or in other electronic repositories or digital archives.
Just as an overlay journal can easily transition into an electronic journal, any IR may become one step in the development of a university digital press. Whilst university digital presses are the logical direction for this evolution, Research Support in libraries is also expanding beyond literature search and bibliographic management to cover the publication and curation of research outputs.
And where does all this leave the current commercial electronic publishing industry? Publishers and vendors alike will take the opportunity and offer their technical expertise in the different operations of the e-publishing process as separate services, becoming publisher-services businesses and probably not without some consolidation of the industry.
In fact, OA journal publishers are already charging for submission instead of charging for access. This could eventually tip over in a global flip to the OA business model, according to an idea floated by Ingenta's Mark Rowse (Hane 2003) and elaborated by Peter Suber (2007).
Of course, university digital presses need not be limited to publishing journals, or even research monographs. E-publishing of undergraduate text books could also become part of the collaboration between academics and their libraries.
The obvious benefits to the institution from having its own branded university press are impact and reputation, besides any savings resulting from not having to purchase publications written by its own faculty. All the elements already exist and have already come together for those who were early, e.g. the University of Sydney Library with its Sydney eScholarship
Hane, P. (2003) Stable and Poised for Growth. [Interview with Mark Rowse, Ingenta's founder and CEO]. Information Today, 20(11).
Lewis, D. (2007) A Strategy for Academic Libraries in the First Quarter of the 21st Century. College & Research Libraries, 68(5), 418-434.
Suber, P. (2007) Flipping a journal to open access. SPARC Open Access Newsletter, 114.
November 22, 2007
Early evidence of Open Access citation advantage still useful
Writing about web page http://opcit.eprints.org/oacitation-biblio.html
Does OA self-archiving of articles that are later published in peer-reviewed scholarly journals actually increase citation of these articles? Definitely yes and the body of evidence keeps growing and increasing in sophistication.
Steve Hitchcock rightly notes "citation analysis is specialised and difficult". However, the "simple example" he then provides actually shows this is an understatement!
As the field of scientometrics develops and bibliometric studies become more specialised, it may also become more difficult for the non-statistician to understand the research conducted. This is why it is perhaps not a bad idea to keep referring to earlier studies if they are more digestible for the lay person.
A good starter would be this poster presentation (Brody et al., 2004) accompanied with this article (Harnad & Brody, 2004) and with this paper (Hajjem, Harnad, & Gingras, 2005) as the main course. Thankfully all these remain on the menu in Steve Hitchcock's bibliography (Hitchcock 2004).
Brody, T., Stamerjohanns, H., Vallières, F., Harnad, S., Gingras, Y., and Oppenheim, C. (2004). The effect of Open Access on citation impact. Paper presented at the National Policies on Open Access (OA) Provision for University Research Output: an International meeting. Southampton, 19 February 2004
Hajjem, C., Harnad, S., and Gingras, Y. (2005). Ten-Year Cross-Disciplinary Comparison of the Growth of Open Access and How it Increases Research Citation Impact. Bulletin of the Technical Committee on Data Engineering, 28(4), 39-46.
Harnad, S., and Brody, T. (2004). Comparing the Impact of Open Access (OA) vs. Non-OA Articles in the Same Journals. D-Lib Magazine, 10(6).
Hitchcock, S. (first posted 15 September 2004). The effect of open access and downloads ('hits') on citation impact: a bibliography of studies
November 05, 2007
Why university libraries should promote OA resources more than paid–for resources
Writing about web page http://www.arl.org/bm~doc/spec300web.pdf
The 2007 survey of Open Access Resources has finally been published as SPEC Kit 300 (SP300) by the Association of Research Libraries (ARL). A four-page Executive Summary is freely available.
It would make sense for libraries to make promotion of OA resources to teaching staff a priority, but most (75%) of the respondent libraries are not promoting OA resources any differently than other resources, with several respondents saying they promote paid resources more than OA resources. According to the summary, "OA resources have a lower priority in general and libraries have a hard enough time getting patrons to use paid resources".
Why this focus on promoting paid-for resources? If resources are not used, their subscription cannot be justified and the library's budget could be reduced accordingly, would be the obvious answer. Nevertheless this defensive rationale could be short-sighted.
The more OA resources that libraries can provide for researchers in addition to any paid subscriptions, the richer the library's resource provision in support of research and therefore, the more added value the library is providing to the research mission of the institution. This ARL survey does a good job of describing the library work associated with providing such added value through OA resources.
Let us now speculate that the more popular OA resources become among academics, both as authors and readers, the greater the proportion of OA journals in their recommended readings for students, and therefore the less the pressure on library budgets to keep up with escalating journal subscription prices and the more money left to buy print monographs for researchers and text books for students.
In the UK at least, a large proportion of the library budget typically goes into buying multiple copies of undergraduate key-text books, copies which are never enough to satiate students' assumptions about their library's stock.
Why not make consultation with faculty about particular OA resources a priority of liaison?
If libraries are caught in a vicious circle of promoting paid-for resources to academics, the academics then including these resources in reading lists, and then the library not being able to afford resourcing those reading lists, whose fault is it?
April 03, 2007
Open, Open, Open Access: getting published, discovered and read
Writing about web page http://www.sherpa.ac.uk/guidance/authors.html#whatoa
Open Access (OA) is about researchers getting maximum exposure for their research. What better way than to make research freely accessible to everybody?
Publishing in OA electronic journals is one way to do this. There are reputed OA journals with a high citation impact, but not every research paper is necessarily going to find a place in a suitable OA journal.
Self-archiving in a repository is another way of getting exposure. There are of course subject repositories, for subject-relevant research produced in any institution, and there are institutional repositories as well, for any research produced in the researcher's institution.
Not all subjects will have a decent repository somewhere. So, the easiest way for researchers to get exposure for their research and therefore maximise the chances of it getting read and cited is to use the institutional repository (IR) of their employing institution.
Yes, it is as simple as that. The IR manager takes care that the repository data about the paper is optimised in such a way that makes it discoverable by those searching around the topic.
Or is it not so simple? Authors should not have to sign off their right to self-archive their research for the sake of getting published by a particular journal. The RoMEO directory allows authors to compare the copyright policies of different journals or publishers and then check directly the most updated version of the policy by linking directly to their sites.
Funding bodies are increasingly mandating self-archiving of the research they fund. A list of these is kept on the JULIET pages, besides the information of RoMEO.
Many academic researchers will also be doing some teaching. There are initiatives to provide open access to course materials.
One such initiative has coined the term Open CourseWare. An example of an institution going Open on its teaching materials is MIT: http://www.iwr.co.uk/information-world-review/news/2184062/mit-puts-entire-curriculum


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Fantasy football gambling has grown into one of the biggest money makers for sports gamblers in Vegas and around the globe.
With websites such as FanDuel and DraftKings making daily fantasy contests an opportunity to win money instantly, it's smart to have a strategy in place when playing fantasy football.
What strategies should you incorporate when drafting in your next league? Take a look at some of the best tips you will need to go from the bottom of your league to holding up that championship trophy.
Understand the Rules of Your League
This is the most important thing to know before entering a fantasy football league. The rules for each league may be different and you will want to know them in order to determine your strategy when drafting players.
Does the league replace kickers with an extra flex player? Is it a point per catch league? Can you play two quarterbacks at once? These are all very critical to what you will do on draft day, and will also determine how much enjoyment you get out of your league.
Determine What You Need Each Week to Win In Your League
This is a strategy told by esteemed fantasy football expert Matthew Berry and could be the key to you winning your league. No matter where you are slotted to draft there should be a certain amount of points you should expect from your players each week.
This floor should be the benchmark for your team and any potential boom versus bust picks in your starting lineup should be avoided. After each pick, you should understand how much your lineup can get you when at full strength and if the number isn't what you targeted then you may have to change your strategy the next time around.
Don't Get Too Cute on Draft Day
After you have figured out exactly how many points your team will need to be successful week in and week out its time to build it on draft day.
Once the draft starts make sure you do not have anything distracting you, as most leagues have a two or three-minute time limit for picks, which will then become an autodrafted computer pick for the best player available.
Le'Veon Bell owners who were stuck with autodrafting him this year know how big of a wasted pick he was.
Your strategy should include any combination of RB-RB, RB-WR, or WR-WR with your first two picks. The passing game has expanded so much in the NFL that wasting any of your top three or four picks on a quarterback could hurt your team in the long run.
Also understanding that outside of Rob Gronkowski and Travis Kelce, the tight end position is pretty much a mid round pick that will ultimately end up with similar results ranging from the top 3-10.
Stay true to your strategy and don't select a kicker until the last pick!
Don't Fall For Boneheaded Trades
It happens every year in fantasy football. Some players know more about football than others and will try to find a way to rob novices blind. Don't fall for it! Trading Odell Beckham Jr for Michael Crabtree? That's a dumb trade and could cripple your chances at making the playoffs.
When proposing a trade also understand that you should be as fair to the other team as possible. Insulting their intelligence won't get you anywhere, and it could end up seeing your trades in future weeks or seasons vetoed just from sheer animosity.
If you fall for a trade from another player that is clearly looking to get over on you then you only have yourself to blame for your downfall.
Check the Waiver Wire Every Week
What should you do if you aren't getting a lot of trade partners in your league? Or the trades are constantly being rejected or vetoed? This can make playing in a league very frustrating, as there isn't a lot of player activity besides pickups and drops from the waiver wire.
However, don't let this slow down your run at a championship. Successfully maneuvering through the waiver wire can still allow you to grab diamonds in the rough that could turn into cash cows for your squad.
How many fantasy players drafted Philip Lindsay after he was picked up by Denver as an undrafted free agent? The answer is probably only a handful as players in leagues say Royce Freeman handling most of the duties in the backfield.
Lindsay is only becoming one of the most consistent players in fantasy football this season, averaging anywhere between 14 and 15 points per game in ESPN standard point per catch leagues. How valuable would those points be to you each week?
The same goes for defense. You can find an excellent defense each week if you time out the schedule just right.
Keep track of the waiver wire and pick up the players no one is looking for.
Listen to the Experts
Many fantasy experts make wrong calls each week, but it doesn't mean everything they say should be viewed as gospel or as the complete opposite of what you should be doing. If you have the opportunity to read a few fantasy articles each week take the time to do so.
An even better option would be to listen to a few fantasy podcasts while you are working out or busy around the house, as you can get a bunch of information and analysis for your league as things happen in real time.
If you can find the time to do so then pop in a podcast and get ready to crush your league.
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