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Over the past week I have been thinking a lot about my accomplishments in life. When a city decides to name a day after you (and you're still alive), it causes you to reflect a little bit on what you are doing with your life.
When I was young, my greatest accomplishments were things like getting an "A" on a test in "Killer Miller's" math class, or getting invited to senior prom by the "hot new" boy from Miami that every girl wanted to date. I often dreamed about my future accomplishments which would be things like writing a best-seller, finding a cure for cancer, or helping to find world peace.
Then I got a little older and had children. Suddenly, my expectations and what I considered a "great accomplishment" seemed to fluctuate as much as my weight.
A great accomplishment became taking a shower, remembering where I put my keys or finding five minutes of alone time. When I realized I could change a diaper without ever turning a light on, I put a check in the great accomplishment column. If the children all took a nap at the same hour, well that was the equivalent of achieving world peace. Huge accomplishment!
But now that my children are getting older, I'm finding myself again redefining what I consider a great accomplishment in life.
I went to give a public speech last week in Louisiana and it was a magical experience. From the moment I arrived, I was whisked away and treated like a celebrity (photo session and all). I spoke to a huge crowd of people, among them senators and representatives as well as the mayor, who presented me with a key to the city. He proclaimed September 22nd "Blythe Newsome" Day and I felt like Cinderella at the ball. People came up to me afterwards and told me how much my words had touched them.
Was this moment going to be my great accomplishment in life?
The day after my magical night, I flew to meet my children so we could head to Nashville for a wedding. As I walked out of the airport, I was greeted by screams and hollers of joy and excitement as the kids waved and yelled out of the window of the car to me. You would have thought we'd been separated for months, not just a day!
The next 36 hours were a whirlwind – my kids running around with their cousins, wedding fun and the normal chaos that comes whenever big families get together. I was really struggling with how magical the night before had been and my feeling that I had accomplished something great with my speech versus chasing the kids around stressing because it was 50 degrees out and I'd packed sundresses and sandals for an outdoor wedding.
While doing the chicken dance at the wedding, I realized I don't pop back up quite like I used to. How can I be doing so great one minute and then be so off the next?
On Sunday, we loaded up the car and began the never-ending journey home. At times it felt like the movie Groundhog Day where the same day just keeps repeating itself. We get in the car, drive an hour and someone says, "I have to use the bathroom." We stop, get out and then I hear "Can I get a snack?" We pile back in the car and an hour it all repeats, "I have to go to the bathroom." So we stop again, again and again.
But there was one moment on the trip when I returned to the time when life's greatest accomplishment was just getting everyone quiet. Some of my kids asleep and I had just closed my eyes (don't worry – I wasn't driving; my brother-in-law had taken the wheel) when Finn and Ellie asked if they could draw a tattoo on my arm.
"If you do it quietly" I said and slipped into a relaxed, peaceful sleep. I awoke to hear little happy giggles.
I looked down and from the tips of my fingers to the tops of my shoulders, there were pen marks in every color. I gasped for a second and then they started telling me what each picture and mark represented to them. The end result: I have worn long sleeves for the past four days because I can't get the marks off of my arm.
But every time I look down and see the pen trails peeking out, I remember something. Something I had forgotten. A key to the city, a day named after me, speaking to a large crowd of VIPs. Those are all pretty good signs that maybe I've accomplished something great. But looking at my arms, I know what my greatest accomplishment has been. I don't need a key, world peace, or a proclamation to know that the greatest accomplishment in my life is my children.


text: Browsing Etsy tonight and found these peaceful ceramic pieces by DiTerra. So nice. Hands in clay, plaster, ink and lead to paper, drawing, stitching, painting, wrapping, gluing...these are activities that once consumed me. I am so thankful tonight. So grateful to be working with my hands again. So many things to create. Thank you for being here and checking in with me from time to time. I feel my world expanding.

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On an episode of Inside the Actors Studio set to air at 8 pm on September 19, Jake Gyllenhaal addresses rumors that he's gay, and says he misses Heath Ledger every day.
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"Heath and I knew each other for years before that because we had both auditioned for Moulin Rouge together," Gyllenhaal says. After experiencing Ledger's brash, loose sense of humor in person, "I remember thinking, 'I like this guy.' He's just like, super lovable," Gyllenhaal recalls. He later admits Ledger's death hit him extremely hard: "It felt like losing a family member, and it still does to this day."
Gyllenhaal also addresses the gay rumors that came following Brokeback, but he says he wasn't rattled. (That portion of the interview will be featured in the full episode.) In fact, "It's a huge compliment," he says. And as for what turns him on, Jake says his tastes are simple: "Tits and ass."
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James Clutton, director of opera at Opera Holland Park, explains why investing in young talent benefits everyone
Many opera houses have programmes for emerging talent but few culminate in a main-stage performance with chorus and orchestra to a paying audience. But at Investec Opera Holland Park (OHP), in keeping with our company's democratic and unstuffy ethos, we wanted to give young artists the chance to appear in our main season, following a rehearsal and artistic process like on any other OHP production. We also decided that the production should involve not just singers but also conductors, directors and repetiteurs – some of the many individuals who make up the complex tapestry of an opera production.
The result is our Young Artists scheme, which we launched in 2012. Since OHP began in 1996, we have championed young, home-grown talent, and launching the Young Artists scheme was a way of formalising this process and providing even more training and performing experience to artists at the outset of their careers.
Young Artists rehearsals run alongside the main cast rehearsals, allowing participants to share in the experience of preparing for a professional show. They are mentored and developed by the full production team including directors, conductors, repetiteurs and the head of music, and benefit from a dedicated language coach. For many, it is their first full working experience with a professional opera company.
This year the Young Artists will give a performance of Don Giovanni on 22 June. Tickets are sold at a reduced price, but the performance is otherwise billed and promoted as for any other main-stage show. Indeed, the role of Don Giovanni will be sung by Ashley Riches, the main cast principal.
The scheme provides networking opportunities with a wide range of industry professionals, who are invited to the performance and a reception afterwards. These introductions frequently open doors for the individuals involved, helping them to secure management or future engagements.
Aside from giving us a warm fuzzy feeling and the artists a head start, this programme also makes good business sense for OHP – seeing young artists working at such close quarters enables me to judge how they have dealt with the pressures and who is ready to move up within the company. For example, in our 2017 season we have 10 principal singers, two conductors and a director who are Young Artists alumni.
Affording artists a chance at the outset of their careers also fosters a sense of loyalty and means that OHP will always hold a special place in their hearts. Hopefully they'll continue to come back here to re-join their OHP family throughout the various stages of their careers. Overseeing an artist's development right at the start of his or her career is a huge responsibility and a great privilege – we're able to mould artists in the OHP way before they pick up other habits elsewhere.
Further, the sense of camaraderie on the Young Artists programme is always inspiring, and the participants pass on their energy and enthusiasm to the professional company. During main cast rehearsals, it's a joy to see the young artists soaking up more experienced artists' wisdom, while the senior artists always appreciate the fresh perspective brought by the young performers.
The Young Artists scheme has also been a box office hit. Last year's performance of La bohème sold out, and our audiences love the opportunity to witness and support new talent.
Although the project is working well, we are continually monitoring developments in the industry and listening to the needs of artists. For example, this year for the first time we're introducing one-on-one coaching and mentoring for singers from established opera singers, in addition to the production team mentoring and rehearsals.
Of course no training scheme is possible without sustained resources and so we must thank the late Christine Collins, who so generously sponsored our Young Artists scheme for its first five years. Her legacy was acknowledged with a special posthumous award for philanthropy at last year's International Opera Awards. Since Christine passed away the Young Artists scheme has been funded by further generous donors, trusts and foundations. Since we do not receive government funding OHP relies on individuals like these, as well as our corporate sponsor Investec Wealth & Investment, to dig deep and support the next generation of operatic talent.
James Clutton is director of opera at Opera Holland Park. This year's Young Artists performance is Don Giovanni on 22 June. For details of Opera Holland Park's complete summer season, which runs from 1 June – 29 July, visit the company website.


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Wednesday, February 2, 2011
The Restoration
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- Linda Medrano2/02/2011 06:28:00 PM
Chilling and beautiful! You are really a lovely writer, Linda.ReplyDelete
Yes, I enjoyed that. I agree, you should leave the bricks... but then again, if the voice had said "remove the bricks!", you could have said: 'Remove them yourself!' :-)ReplyDelete
I'm glad the bricks remain, Linda. Awesome tale!ReplyDelete
Your writing is just beautiful. I went back and read the first post from August, too. Lovely, and haunting. I could see the garden and also see into Gerald's heart. I think you should expand this to a novella. Again, beautiful piece.ReplyDelete
Lovely writing, Linda.ReplyDelete
I also think this could easily be part of a much longer piece.
I'm glad he listened to the voice.ReplyDelete
Linda- Thank you!ReplyDelete
Stafford Ray- Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. I think the bricks should stay, too. It's a sentimental thing.
Talon- Thank you.
injaynesworld- Thank you! I'm glad you read the first post since it helps this one to make sense. As for expanding it, maybe one day. My characters linger, waiting to be brought back.
Friko- Thank you. I'll keep Gerald around and see what happens.
Tess- Me too.
Very well written.ReplyDelete
What a great story. We should have a mystical experience in our lives. I'm glad you wrote this story about Gerald. I really liked these lines,ReplyDelete
"Now he watches for her, talks to her, even though his brain tells him it's silly, his heart tells him otherwise."
I love that his heart told him otherwise. This one was very well done. Thank you for sharing it:~)
Hi Linda .. what a lovely tale - if only we could all experience these sorts of things .. the old homestead, the life that's gone by, the important aspects over the decades .. and hear their comforting voices again .. just gently watching over us ..ReplyDelete
Love the story .. thank you - have a good weekend .. Hilary
Berowne- Thank you.ReplyDelete
Sara- Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed my story. I liked the chance to do a continuation. My characters hang out waiting to come back.
Hilary- I wish I had this kind of experience, to have my parents show up for a visit. I expect they are watching.
A lovely story indeed.ReplyDelete
I have a few items in the garden that I dare my husband to touch! He's been wanting to remove my cat's headstone to plant vegetables there - cheeky pig - but I simply can't!
haunting, leave bricks,ReplyDelete
beautiful magpie tale with tricks.


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Well, the good news is they allowed off-market plans to go back to one year up to 36 months. What this means is you will be able to get a policy that will provide deductibles, co-payments, and coverage for up to a year that the premium is not based on income as it is with the ACA.
I bring this up because I talk to quite a few people each day that are continuing to work because they need the coverage for their spouse. Or, they need a plan for their spouse who does not turn 65 for a few years. Until recently the only option they have would be the ACA and the premium is based on income. The ACA or Obamacare plans have to meet minimum coverage benefits. They have to cover maternity and things like that. The off-market plans do not have the same stipulations so in a lot of circumstances the rates are dramatically lower.
There are a lot of doctors that are not accepted ACA insurance and unless it is an emergency will not cover you outside of your network. Most of the off-market plans or term insurance is a nationwide network. You can go see any doctor that accepts this insurance, similar to traditional Medicare. There are a lot of benefits to these policies versus ACA plans.
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Sara Hughes: how city governments can help solve climate change
How can city governments solve the problem of climate change?
That's the question the University of Toronto's Sara Hughes seeks to answer as she investigates how three major cities – Toronto, New York and Los Angeles – are delivering on ambitious pledges to improve sustainability.
"Globally, cities are where most people live, and where most economic activity takes place, and they contribute nearly 70 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions from energy and transportation," says Hughes, an assistant professor in the department of political science at the University of Toronto Mississauga. "Cities play a big role in contributing to climate, so they also have a big role to play in reducing those emissions.
"City governments have pledged toward emissions reductions of 50 to 80 per cent, but how are they going to do it?" she asks. "I'm interested in the big players in places where it might seem hard and complicated to make change.
"I'm looking at the patterns and strategies used by each city. I want to understand how programs get developed, funded and mobilized politically and institutionalized," she says. "What do they tell us about the internal structures of the city, about the local or broader political context that has led to the emergence of these strategies?
"Around 2007, there was a political moment where climate change issues were popular, and leadership took advantage of that," Hughes says. "Toronto, Los Angeles and New York were early actors, which makes it easier to see if they've been effective at meeting their goals."
Since 2007, each municipality has claimed about 20 per cent reduction in emissions, but each city has achieved those goals in a totally different way, she says. "For example, Los Angeles has focused on solar energy; New York created new legislation to switch to cleaner heating fuel; and Toronto's success is related to energy conservation and benefits from closure of coal plants.
"But governance also takes place outside of City Hall," Hughes notes. "There are limits that city governments run up against – like the private sector, or provincial, state or federal governments that might also have jurisdiction.
"In Los Angeles, the mayor appointed sympathizers to the utilities' governing body, leveraged state incentives, created a coalition of environmental non-profit groups and changed the municipal code to allow roof-top solar panels," she says. "New York created a new building code to address energy use. That city has been really good at passing legislation through city council – it has a strong government and a strong mayor. Cities that have the potential to pass legislation at city-level could do the same and change the building code or the energy code.
"Toronto's innovation is the creation of an innovative funding scheme to loan money for energy conservation projects," she says. "Toronto is also getting good at making and quantifying carbon credits. They've seen other cities have success in that area, and the province is also moving in that direction. That could end up being a game changer."
There's no 'one size fits all' plan for cities, Hughes cautions. "But it could be helpful for other cities with similar power structures to examine the plans of Toronto, New York and Los Angeles and see where they might focus their own strategies," she says. "Cities contribute to climate change, and are a place where climate change is going to be solved."
Hughes' study, The Politics of Sustainable Cities: Case Studies of Institutional Change, is funded through UTM's Research and Scholarly Activity Fund and the 2015 Connaught New Researcher award.


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With a fan base as large as his, you'd think there would be a whole month of the year dedicated to celebrating Bassnectar. We haven't reached that point yet, but today is the closest thing to it. Today's date is 8/08, and I am hereby declaring it Bassnectar Appreciation Day (if it hasn't been already). Bassnectar fans have already self-proclaimed this holiday in the name of that tippy tappy kick drum known as the 808 that makes its way into so much of the music that we love. While Bassnectar wasn't the first to use this drum tool, he certainly has mastered it's inclusion in the modern landscape of music. And for this, Lorin, we salute you and take today to celebrate your journey. If it wasn't for the 808 and it's role in music history, your sounds may have never reached our ears.
The Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer was born in 1980. At the time, it was the first commercial analogue rhythm machine that was meant to recreate actual drum sounds. It offered a solution to rock musicians who wanted to record inexpensive demos without a live drummer. The problem was that the TR-808 sounded almost nothing like the real thing, causing it to be disregarded as a useful invention. In actuality, the TR-808 was marketed towards the wrong genre. Nothing can replace the raw live raps and bangs of a rock and roll drum set, in my opinion. The TR-808 machine didn't replace the sound of a real drumset, but instead it became its own distinct sounding drums. The technology opened up the creative possibilities of specific sound and rhythm manipulation that genres like house and hip-hop sorely needed at the time. Economics also played a role in the 808's story. When it first hit the market it was priced at $1,000, which made it relatively cheap. Near the same time, the first digital drum machine called the Linn LM-1 joined the scene offering a cleaner and crisper sound that was favored by 80's pop musicians such as Prince. The LM-1 was priced at $5,000, making it almost impossible for young underground artists to get their hands on. The TR-808 found its way into Afrika Bambaataa's music and his 1982 single "Planet Rock" became the first hip-hop single to utilize the 808 (slate.com). Soon artists like the Beastie Boys, N.W.A, and the Talking Heads began looking at the 808 in a completely different way. For some songs that feature the 808 in spectacular fashion, check out my mixtape post - 808 This, 808 That.
So, how has the 808 evolved since it was adopted as a useful drum element? On the mainstream side, OutKast is credited with bringing the 808 into 20th century hip-hop with their 2003 hit "The Way You Move." Kanye West has also endorsed the sound, even naming his 2008 album 808s & Heartbreak. Even rock bands like Green Day work the 808 style into their song "Nightlife."
However, the reason today is a big deal for Bassnectar fans is perhaps because he has been so vocal about his admiration for the 808. In his liner notes from his Noise vs. Beauty album, he called it a "special weapon," and I think that's a clever way to put it. Maybe this unspoken love for the way the 808 makes our minds race is another way Bass Heads are connected. One of the best musical experiences is hearing how loud and tight the 808 can sound live. It's an element that makes the live shows that much more explosive. When songs like Teleport Massive with it's maniac kick line are dropped you feel the whole crowd united by its sound. We love the 808. We love its snapping, cracking, whiplashy sound. And we love Bassnectar a little more each time he dances that 808 hat on our brains. I'm sure he'll be throwing a little extra 808 love into his set at Moonrise tonight! To all the lucky bassheads who are going, rage a little harder for the rest of us!
If you're anything like me, you absolutely love holidays. I'm always down for another reason to celebrate, so I thought 808 Day was the best thing to come around since May the Fourth. Wherever it came from, 808 Day is becoming engrained in the Bassnectar culture, and it's exciting to watch the community connect together in yet another positive way. Bassheads everywhere, let's take today to appreciate the 808, and our favorite mastermind Lorin Ashton for pushing limits and bridging genres. I keep finding new ways to appreciate his music from a different angle, and because of this I'm constantly curious to learn more and share it. Today is a day to be united through music, a connection that brought us all together in the first place. Already over 800 people today have been celebrating 808 Day on Twitter. I'm going to celebrate in my own way tonight by listening to my 808 This, 808 That playlist with a group of fellow bassheads (we'll start it at 8:08 p.m EST if anyone wants to join our mini listening party! #808Party). Until then, keep the good vibes coming! I can feel your love through the nectarsphere.


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After a very popular couple of years the BreyerFest Best Customs Contest will be back at the Artisans' Gallery again! How could we not bring the contest back after all of the amazing entries from last year?!
The finalists and their entries are always a popular addition to the Artisans' Gallery and we're already counting down the days until we can see all of the amazing models!
To enter you need to submit a picture of your custom creation to email@example.com for initial judging no later Thursday, June 13th, 2019, 11:59 pm EST. No late entries allowed! The three finalists for each division will be notified on/about July 1, 2019 and will be responsible for getting their model to BreyerFest Salute to Horse Heroes to be displayed at the Artisans' Gallery on Friday and Saturday nights. The top 3 custom finalists in each division will be showcased in the Artisans' Gallery for final judging.
There are five different divisions including this year's theme class ''Great Hair Day!'' It's the perfect chance to give your favorite model a new 'do! From exquisite hunter braids, to perfectly plaited drafters; long and silky Friesians, or windblown mustangs; use your skill to transform their look. The other divisions are listed below.
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• Theme Class - "Great Hair Day!"
Prizes include a Special Edition BreyerFest Best Customs Traditional Model for the first place winner of each division and Special Edition Stablemates Best Customs Models for the second and third place winners of each division. The winners and our finalists will receive a special Rosette as well.
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A detailed overview and analysis of the Mediterranean theatre during the first month of war after Italy declared war on Britain and France on 10 June 1940.
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A detailed look at the Italian Army status in 1940. The article focuses on the binary divisional system, armor, artillery and political actions prior to war.
Understanding the readiness of the Regia Marina in 1940. Most agree the Italian Navy was not prepared for an extended war with the United Kingdom.
Was the Regia Aeronautica prepared for WW2? Did they have the equipment, and what was the goal? Lets exam the situation just prior to the war declaration.
Italy was late in becoming a colonial power like France and Great Britain. The importance of controlling Malta became apparent as World War Two loomed.
Authors comments on the relevent points to Adolf Hitler's Directive No. 18, which concerns the German conquest of Gibraltar via Operation Felix in WWII.
The Italian participation in the Battle of Britain lasted from 25 October 1940 to 03 January 1941. The Corpo Aero Italiano (CAI) was based in Belgium.


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Last Halloween I wanted to be a shark. We couldn't find a costume that I liked and was in my size. A whole year has gone by and I couldn't shake that thought: I needed to be a shark.
Yesterday my yearlong dream came true. I am now a shark.
I think the costume brings out my eyes
It arrived on our doorstep and as soon as I could, I put it on and headed outside to take it for a test run. Our neighbors across the way saw me walking down our steps and started shouting, "It's a shark!" "Hi shark!" Both the kids and adults were laughing. These are people we don't really talk to. They have kids, we don't. All our lives are so busy. But for a moment, we were all friends and able to bond over how silly I looked. It was great.
Connor and I took some pictures before heading back up. Before we got through the door, our next door neighbors saw and had a good laugh. Then we started sending silly shark pictures to friends and family. In the space of an hour 13+ people had a laugh.
Connor says it looks like I'm having a graduation photo
It is a goofy costume, but I think I've figured out the source of everyone's amusement. The comedy in a shark costume is dependent on the knees. If the shark doesn't have knees, it clearly can't be funny.
I told Connor he is married to a shark now. I don't plan on coming out of the suit any time soon.


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No two words incite as much terror and excitement as travel disaster. On one hand, the thought of being met at the airport by loved ones holding signs is a gift in itself, but on the other, the realization that if something is going to go wrong, chances are it will be between December 22nd and January 3rd in New York City. So what can you do to prevent a holiday travel disaster? Plan ahead – far ahead – and use the following:
5. The Extra Hour. Might seem ironic, seeing how most travel woes deal with delays, but what 60 extra minutes mean is no rushing to the airport, no stressing when someone forgets their passport and you have to turn the car around, no shouting at other cars in the parking lot and if you're flight happens to be delayed, you have plenty of time to call those waiting for you.
4. The Blame Game. There are going to be problems. Simple as that. But, according to a recent study, only 0.004 percent of flight delays were caused because the ticketing agent simply didn't like you. A little "Hey, we're all in this together!" goes a long way.
3. A Little Extra Charge. You're going to be using your mobile 20 percent more over the holidays, so go ahead and buy a portable charger for it. This means you won't be sitting on the ground next to an outlet in the airport. Do your homework to find the best one for you.
2. Yuletide Snacks. It's the season and it's all about the mirth and yes, you're not technically supposed to share/accept candy from strangers, but you know what? A purse full of individually wrapped candy canes for your in-flight neighbors isn't going to do anything except spread more holiday cheer.
An lastly – 1. Stand Up For Those Who Stand Up For US. For those in an aisle seat, an emergency exit row, in first class, in business class… keep an eye out for one of our country's servicemen. They're either headed home to see family and loved ones they haven't in a long, long time, or are leaving them for a long, long time. Either way, let's honor them with a more-comfortable seat.
Happy Holidays! Travel safe.


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Sparkling and sweet, Hikari Shimoda's work is at once enchanting and disarming, portraying a world where cuteness and horror coexist. Based in Nagano, Japan, Shimoda first studied illustration at the prestigious Kyoto Saga University of Art and Aoyama Juku School before beginning her career as a professional contemporary artist in 2008. Soon after, she was selected for her first solo exhibition at Motto Gallery in Tokyo and has since held exhibitions in galleries worldwide, including Japan, the United States, Canada, and Europe.
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Solar power energized the Papermaker track and field athletes Saturday, at the Tiger Invitational in Battle Ground.
"After snow on Thursday cancelled our meet, it's nice all that melted away and we got this great sunshiny day," said senior Zack Marshall. "When the sun is shining down on you, it's a blessing. You know everyone is going to do a little bit better."
Marshall earned Male Athlete of the Meet after clinching first place in all four of his events. His efforts helped the Camas boys rise above rivals Union, Skyview and 14 other schools to bring home the team trophy.
"Whenever we beat Union, it's always something to smile upon," Marshall said. "It was great hearing all the first places from Camas. Not only were we winning and competing, but we were also setting personal records and breaking meet records. This was just a great start to our year."
Head boys coach Rod Raunig admitted to getting caught up in all the excitement. Like many of the Papermakers, he was keeping track of the points between events and trying to remain focused.
"Winning was actually very unexpected, which makes it even more special," Raunig said. "This early in the season, it is very hard to tell just how well you stack up across the events. I think this shows that we are a very deep and talented team."
The Camas girls also beat Skyview for second place behind Union in the team standings. Freshman Alexa Efraimson shattered the meet and school record in the 800-meter run, when she won the event with a time of 2 minutes, 17.52 seconds.
"I've been sick all week, and was unable to do any hard work outs. Being able to break that record proved to me that I could push through those symptoms and still get a good time," Efraimson said. "I was so happy when I crossed that finish line. I knew I made one of my goals."
Efraimson also anchored Kimi Knight, Austen Reiter and Camille Parsons to victory in the 1,600 relay. Reiter ran a fantastic second leg of the race. The senior caught up to the leaders on the final turn, passed them on the homestretch and handed the baton to Parsons. With a Union runner breathing down her neck, Efraimson kicked it up a notch on the final lap to help Camas win with a time of 4:09.
"That just sort of finished things off better than I could have ever imagined," Efraimson said. "Our team is really special. I know we're going to go a long ways."
Marshall was thrilled with how his day started and ended. He came out of the gate like a house on fire and won the 100 dash in 11.15 seconds.
"That win just woke me up and got me ready for the day," he said.
Kyle Schrader, Daniel Ryan, John Payne and Marshall finished first in the 400 relay (44.16). Marshall then dusted off the competition in the 200 (22.75). Schrader, Marshall, Jared Smith and Zach Eagle locked up first place at the meet for the Papermakers by winning the 1,600 relay (3:36.15).
"It was all of us pulling together to get that big win," Marshall said. "A lot of the races had close finishes. It reminds me of how tense these invites are and how fun they are."
After taking a year off to focus on football, Marshall is back on the track with a vengeance. Raunig said he deserved to be named Male Athlete of the Meet.
"Zack is just as important as a person as he is an athlete," Raunig said. "He leads with his work ethic, focus, attitude and toughness every day. Not just at these meets, but every day in practice."
Scott Feather captured second place for the Camas boys in the discus (144 feet, 1 inch) and Triton Pitassi took third in the shot put (47-11.25). Tucker Boyd grabbed third in the 1,600 (4:33.57) and the 800 (2:02.25). Andrew Duffy (9:54.13) and Andrew Kaler (9:55.29) finished third and fourth in the 3,200. Josh Ryan landed fourth in the long jump (20-3), Devin Wickersham reached fourth in the high jump (5-10), Blaine Behart soared to fourth in the pole vault (12 feet) and Payne placed fourth in the triple jump (39-10.5).
Knight clinched first for the Papermaker girls in the 100 hurdles (16.44) and third in the 300 hurdles (48.32). Lauren Neff netted first in the high jump (5-2). Parsons placed second in the 1,600 (5:16.35). Reiter earned third in the 1,600 (5:16.76) and the 800 (2:22.61). Paige Jackson grabbed second in the pole vault (8 feet). Amber Corbett was third in the shot put (34-0.75), and Nicole Corbett followed in fifth (32-11.5). Tamaki Murata took third in the 100 hurdles (17.12) and fifth in the 300 hurdles (49.19). Savanna Joyce finished fifth in 400 (1:02.81) and long jump (15-6.25).


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SRU hosts 63rd Annual Junior Academy of Science regional meeting Feb. 22
Feb. 7, 2020
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. — More than 550 aspiring junior and senior high school scientists will compete for nearly $24,000 in Slippery Rock University scholarships when the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science visits campus for its 63rd Annual Region IX meeting Feb. 22. It is the 23rd consecutive year SRU has hosted the event.
Students in grades 7-12 will present research projects and investigations from a variety of fields including biology, psychology, engineering, physics and mathematics. Area school districts from nine counties including Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Clarion, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, Mercer and Venango will participate.
Nicole Dafoe, SRU associate professor and chair of the Biology Department and Ethan Nicholas, interim executive director of business and economic development, are serving as event coordinators..
"The student participants are always so excited to present their unique ideas and findings," said Dafoe. "As an educator, it's so much fun to see their perspective on things and to give them that opportunity to shine.
"The event is very meaningful on a lot of levels," she said. "The students have worked on these projects for some time and now they get to share their ideas with a large audience. But it's not just about the science, it's about having an opportunity to stand in front of the judges, present the work that they've done and hear feedback that can be incredibly valuable in helping them learn and grow.
"It takes a lot of courage to given an oral presentation in front of a large group. Previous participants have told me that this competition is something that really helped them later in life because it gave them the confidence to speak in front of people."
The University is again offering a $12,000 scholarship ($3,000 per year for four years) to attend SRU to the top senior and top junior award winners. SRU's Biology Department will provide $100 awards to the top junior and senior high students in any biological field. The departments of Chemistry, Math, Physics, Engineering and Psychology with each offer individual $100 awards to the overall best presentation within their respective disciplines.
Jerry Chmielewski, SRU interim provost and chief academic officer, will present the welcome address at the 11 a.m. judges luncheon in Weisenfluh Dining Hall.
Presentations will begin at 1 p.m. throughout campus in Vincent Science Center, the Advanced Science and Technology Building, Patterson Hall, Spotts World Culture Building, the Physical Therapy Building and Smith Student Center.
Chmielewski will also address the students and teacher-sponsors at the 6 p.m. awards ceremony in the SSC Ballroom.
Nearly 180 judges, including SRU and high school faculty, professionals and SRU students from the College of Health, Engineering and Science will participate in the program, spending 8-10 minutes reviewing individual student works and asking questions about the projects before rendering a ranking.
Participants who receive a "First Place" ranking will have the opportunity to participate in the state competition that will take place at Penn State University in May.
The PJAS is a statewide organization of junior and senior high school students designed to "stimulate and promote interest in science among its members through the development of research projects and investigations," according to the PJAS website.
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Nicholas is a researcher at the Bennett Institute working on Research Integrity, a topic he has been passionate about since his time as an undergraduate. Prior to joining the Bennett Institute he worked at Columbia University's Center on Medicine as a Profession in New York studying the impact of the Physician Payments Sunshine Act. He also has experience working in and with the pharmaceutical industry. Nicholas completed his undergraduate degree at Cornell University and his MPH in Health Policy and Administration at the Yale School of Public Health. Nick is especially interested in thinking about ways to mix the qualitative and quantitative in order to deliver comprehensive and compelling results.


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Define Bull Market: This Market Is A Perfect Illustration Of One
The bull is still healthy; it's taking a breather but the internal structure of the market is very strong, so while there are sectors that are pulling back more sharply than others, a host of them are holding up very well. In fact, as we stated last time, there is a huge number of stocks that have refused to correct, and a large percentage of them have surged to new highs during this corrective phase.
There is so much misinformation when it comes to the financial markets that it must seem like a daunting task for a novice player to separate the riff from the raff. One would think that with the passage of time the situation would improve, but it's only worsened. However, there is a ray of light which will eventually turn into a massive beam; traditional finance sites are losing eyeballs, and the level of dissatisfaction has now hit a critical mass, which means that this sector is ripe for a trend change. We can state without a doubt that when this trend change occurs many established sites and business in this sector will vanish.
Most of Today's Experts Hide Behind Gibberish
They use complex fundamental terms or complex technical analysis studies to justify their position. A simple examination will reveal that over 80% of these guys are full of it and that they only reason they come up with that mumbo jumbo is to make it look like they know what they are talking about when the opposite is probably closer to the truth. Define Bull Market; Try Identifying one instead of wasting time trying to define one as is the case with most experts. Instead of trying to teach individuals what constitutes a bull market, they only focus on the bull aspect and not the market aspect. Hence, most teachings from these so-called experts should be treated on par with trash.
While we do favour some aspects of Technical Analysis, we are not TA fanatics. We have done our level best to present these tools in a simplified manner without trying to fixate on complex formations (Head and shoulders, wedge formations, etc.) and we will continue to look for ways to simplify the technical analysis aspect even more.
Define Bull Market: Forget That Rubbish & Focus on The Trend
Our favourite tool will always be mass psychology. If someone tries to make a simple concept appear complex, it's a clear sign that they don't know what they are talking about. 90% of technical analysis in our opinion falls under the category of "rubbish". For example, we find it amusing the amount of time and energy that's allocated to studying market omens like the death cross, Hindenberg omen, etc.; these omens have such a pathetic track record that if you have never heard of them, don't waste your time trying to google them. There are some aspects of fundamental analysis that are useful, and the same applies to Technical Analysis.
This high level of dishonesty and manipulation has pushed millennials into a state where they feel that splurging on themselves is better than listen to some charlatan's advice on how to invest that money. In short as we have always stated the equation has to balance; eventually, millennials and the generation after that are going to embrace the markets with gusto.
Mass Sentiment proves that this Bull Market is still Intact
The combined score of the bears and the neutrals are still trending upwards; this week's reading of 61 shows that they are still very nervous and the Anxiety index confirms this. Keep mind that wide range-bound action, while boring at times, creates huge bouts of fears when the markets suddenly experience wild swings. As the trend is up, the more volatile these moves are, the better the long-term opportunity. Nothing propels the majority to dump their shares like a market that's pulling back rapidly; a one day 1000 point move by the Dow has 3X to 4X the effect, then a 1200 point downward move over four days.
Other Stories of Interest
What if any are the Economic Consequences of Trump's Trade War (July 20)
Trump to Unveil $1.5 Trillion Infrastructure Plan (Feb 18)
Oil majors strike it rich on rising crude prices (Feb 12)
When Will The Bull Market End? (Feb 10)
Forget About Higher US Rates; We Are Going Negative (Feb 09)
Stock market crash or healthy correction? (Feb 06)
Should you sell or stay put in the stock market? (Feb 02)
Huge Fifth Third stock buyback sends shares soaring (Jan 13)
Emerging Markets See Lowflation (Jan 11)
Why are most Americans not investing in the Stock market? (Jan 10)


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Karen Cator, Director of the Office of Educational Technology, will keynote the 52nd Annual California Educational Technology Professionals Association (CETPA) Conference at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16, in Monterey, Calif. Cator will discuss the Department's initiatives toward implementing the National Education Technology Plan.
The major emphasis of CETPA's activities are directed toward improving administrative information processing in public education within the state of California and to prepare its membership to better meet and support the technological needs of the Instructional Program. The theme of the conference is "Rethink, Reshape, Redesign." Conference attendees will include educators at all levels of K-20 organizations, including technologists, educators, administrators, engineers and analysts.


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Microsoft's gaming output is not restricted to the Xbox One. For many years there have been various games built into Windows, although these have been sadly lacking from Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. The likes of Solitaire, Minesweeper and Mahjong have been available for desktop users to download from the Windows store for a little while, and these three titles have now made the jump to Windows Phone as well.
These are all games that you should be familiar with — Microsoft Minesweeper is the classic 'just one more try' title that frustrates and delights in equal measure. Find the flag, avoid the mines. It's a simple combination of luck and logic that never grows old.
Microsoft Solitaire Collection is five games in one. Whether you're looking for a simple game of solitaire like Kondike, or something slightly more involved like Spider, there's something here for everyone.
Rounding off the trio of games is Microsoft Mahjong which boasts gorgeous graphics and sound. This classic tile game is another puzzler that will keep calling you back for more, and there are varying levels of difficulty to cater for all abilities.
All games have Xbox Live integration so you can earn and share your achievements with friends, as well as competing in global leaderboards.
Thanks James for the tip! Have fun gaming!


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Download the PDF Where everyone goes in Paris after the shows are over.
by Michael Specter
One evening not long ago, I wandered down the Rue de Richelieu on my way to a Chinese restaurant called Dave, which is recommended regularly by people in the fashion business. Like many popular restaurants in Paris, reservations are hard to get at Dave. So I wasn't surprised to find a Complet sign hanging over the lacquered red door. Inside, though, the place was practically empty—there was just one couple, sitting at a table near the window. A rumpled, unshaven Chinese man of indeterminate age emerged from the kitchen. He had wild black hair flecked with gray and was wearing an untucked pink cotton pin-striped shirt, a gray sweater-vest, seersucker pants, and lime-green silk slippers. This was the owner, Dave Cheung—but nobody uses his last name. He led me to a banquette and poured tea, and I asked him why he'd placed a "Sold out" sign on the door on a night when there were thirty empty tables.
"Are you kidding? Do you know what would happen if I took that sign off the door?''
"People might come in to have dinner?"
"Exactly! They would just walk right in. I would have to let anybody who wanted come and eat here. I would have no control. No control over my own restaurant!"
There are more than fifteen hundred Chinese restaurants in Paris—among them Cantonese, Szechuan, and Hunan. As a culinary experience, Dave ranks somewhere in the top half. Nobody recommends Dave for the food, however, which is adequate, or the prices, which, while always high, vary according to what the owner feels like serving. Or for the ambience. Dave is dark and claustrophobic even on the brightest day—hemmed in by quilted red walls and a velvet curtain inside the door. A tropical-fish tank, which sits in the middle of the front room, provides the only real source of light. Despite all that, Dave may be the most frequently and reverentially mentioned Chinese restaurant in France. It's certainly the most exclusive. Except on weekends, when he does not serve lunch, the place is open every day. Dave seats about eighty people, and on a busy night during fashion week it might serve a hundred dinners—much of them tofu and bok choy—at an average price of around sixty euros a person.
"I know you are saying to yourself, 'This is a restaurant in Paris, of all places—why would somebody go there if the food was not spectacular?' " Dave said. He threw up his hands. "It's simple. People don't come here for the food. They come for me. I offer my guests peace. They are tired and hassled and bothered, and this is where they can relax at the end of the day and be with each other socially. They don't want to be disturbed by a bunch of tourists.'' The word seemed to twist his face into a moue of distaste. "My job is to make fabulous people feel fabulous. I mean, really, anybody can serve a spring roll.''
Dave is a restaurant that caters to writers, actors, filmmakers, and rock stars. Allen Ginsberg would wander in when he was in Paris, choose a quiet corner table, ask for a bowl of wonton soup, and read in the dark. ("I always worried he would hurt his eyes,'' Dave said. "We don't have that much reading here.'') Bernardo Bertolucci has eaten at Dave, and so have Oliver Stone and David Bowie. Dave is always happy to see them, but when he talks about fabulous people he really means fabulous fashion people, because for much of his life fashion is all he has cared about. "At some point when I was younger, I became obsessed with fashion, with the drama of it—the look," he said. "In school, I would go through Vogue and Elle and I always wondered who was behind it and how did it work. Who was making these women look the ways they did?" He says that he never tired of watching the transformation of image to reality. "That is what fashion really does. It's one of the great challenges of our modern life: it makes fake things real.''
Dave makes fake things real, too. The restaurant functions as a sort of high-school cafeteria for the nomadic denizens of the fashion world, who traipse constantly between New York, Paris, and Milan. And, just as in high school, the food at Dave never matters nearly as much as the seating arrangements. People go there to assure themselves of their stature in a world where little else matters. Some of the most famous editors in the fashion business have stormed out of shows that they are paid to attend when they find, to their shame, that they have been assigned a seat in the second row. Ask why it matters and most will tell you that it is impossible to see the shoes from the second or—God forbid—the third row. In fact, what is impossible for them is to be seen as people who are not important enough to sit where they want to sit.
"Look, it's that new girl from Chanel,'' a Dave regular said one evening as she sat down to a meal of broccolini, tofu, and tea. "Let's see what he does with her.'' A tiny blond woman, dressed mostly in feathers and diamonds, and wearing cowboy boots, stood warily at the entrance. Diners openly stared as Dave moved, deliberately, toward the door. Where would he seat this woman? Certainly not in one of the alcoves at the front of the restaurant. Perhaps he would put her in the back room—a decision that would make the regular patrons feel better about themselves and confirm their suspicions that she was nobody. Dave seemed unsure at first, too, but in the French fashion world you don't mistreat the people associated with Chanel, so he gave her a table near the entrance. The young woman sat down and placed a napkin across her miniskirt. "J'aime bien," she said. "J'aime bien. J'aime bien." The room returned to its food.
Later that evening, Dave faced a more complicated seating problem: a grand and difficult woman. Again, the room looked up. Loulou de la Falaise was the archetypal muse—the central inspiration for Yves Saint Laurent during his most creative years. Now in her late fifties, she owns a shop on the Rue de Bourgogne and still makes a regal entrance wherever she goes, and she goes everywhere. As we all watched, Dave led her to an inferior table. The crowd seemed pleased. "Loulou is always like a little girl,'' he told me later. "She is very, very childish and very grand. Nobody can look at anybody else when she is in the room or she begins to pout.'' He waved his arm in the air dismissively. "They say she is chic."
There could be few greater humiliations than to be exiled behind the wall separating the front room and the back room, past the fish tank and nearly into the kitchen. Some of the most powerful people in the fashion business treat Dave with a deference that they withhold from nearly everyone except those who can provide them with a good table. "There are some bitchy people in the fashion world,'' the designer Marc Jacobs told me one night. "But nobody is stupid enough to offend Dave.''
During fashion weeks, the battle for a table can become even more absurd. "Leo and Gisele had to stand in the street for twenty minutes a while ago,'' Dave told me, with a mischievous grin. He was referring to the actor Leonardo DiCaprio and the model Gisele Bundchen. "Can you imagine that? Leo had come to introduce Gisele to moi, and he was not happy at all. But what was I supposed to do—tell my beloved friend Helmut Newton to get up and leave? Or should I have gotten rid of John Galliano? Gisele was really cute about it. But Leo was annoyed. And, you know, I owe a lot to Leo, because without him Tobey"—DiCaprio's buddy Tobey Maguire—"would never have come in. And now he is here all the time."
Dave was born in Hong Kong in 1953. His family was from a province in northern China, but when he was a teen-ager his parents moved to Paris. The family settled in an outlying neighborhood, and it didn't take him long to realize that his ambitions were larger than the few blocks in which he lived his life. Yet his father had a restaurant, and he and his brothers and sisters were expected to work in it. That was what the Cheung family did. "I understood right from the start that I was more a Westerner than an Oriental,'' he said. "When I was young, in my teens, I went to see an astrologer who was known to be the best in Paris. He looked at my charts and he said very simply, 'You belong in the West. The East is no good for you; nothing will work there.' And he was right. I am a very Western person.
"I was pushed, I think, by the usual fear of the immigrant,'' he continued. "So I worked all the time. And I still do. I don't take holidays and I don't go away for the weekend. I am here. Every day. Always.'' Late in the afternoon, he can often be found napping in his favorite banquette. He does have an apartment, just a few blocks from the restaurant, but he is rarely there for long. "When I go home, I am tired. I watch a movie or sleep. Watching DVDs is what I do for exercise. I used to read more, but I'm getting too old and tired to concentrate. In the past, I tried to watch mostly intellectual films. Now I prefer action. But mostly I am here, and my customers like that. They know I am not going to be in New York or on the Riviera when they call. These are people who like certainty."
Dave opened his restaurant in the summer of 1982, and two decades later he moved it to the current location, not far from the Comedie Francaise. "There is such a thing as luck in this world,'' he told me. The old restaurant was near the Jardin des Tuileries, where all the fashion shows were held. Helmut Newton came in, and so did Grace Coddington, the creative director of Vogue. "Everything followed from that. They came back with their friends. Then the rock people came; Duran Duran was there every day. And Azzedine, Yohji, and Rei"—the designers Azzedine Alaia, Yohji Yamamoto, and Rei Kawakubo. "People started to have parties. It just went from there."
Polaroids of notable customers, and, in the case of Newton, Keith Haring, and a few others, pictures and drawings by notable customers, line Dave's walls. Dave will give a tour of those pictures with anyone who asks. "There is Naomi,'' he said. "And, look, it's Caroline, Karl, Keanu, and Kevin!" he shouted, giddy with delight. "There is Leo and moi,'' he said, pointing to a black-and-white photograph of a young DiCaprio. "And there is Leo in the 'Titanic' phase. And there he is when he was making 'The Beach.' " DiCaprio leads to Tobey Maguire, who leads to Gwyneth Paltrow. "She has come since she was a girl. Then me." After that, it's on to a self-portrait by Sting and then another of Maguire, with Dave next to him; then a photograph of Dave with Francis Ford Coppola. ("God, that guy loves to eat.") "Then another of Naomi and me. There is Tobey again''—as always, with Dave by his side. Dave speaks French, English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, and he uses the first person extensively in all of them.
"Look, it's Tom," he said, pointing to a picture of Tom Ford that was taken not long before he resigned, in April, as chief designer for Gucci—an event treated by some of Dave's customers at least as seriously as the war with Iraq. In the picture, Ford is dressed in a white turtleneck and a white velvet jacket with huge lapels, and he is wearing aviator glasses. Ford had attended a party in the restaurant the night before, and Dave was smiling broadly. "He was wild last night. I can say no more. Wild, do you understand me?" I tried to wrest some details from him. "Non, non, non. I can say no more." He concluded, "But, when Tom loses it, it is lost."
Dave tries to be discreet, but his opinions often overcome the effort. "Puffy is so insecure," he told me once. "I swear to God, he had his people calling me for a table ten times a day. I would say, 'Sure,' and they would call back an hour later to see if everything was still O.K."
"Stella,'' he said one day, referring to the designer Stella McCartney, "she is charming. She is cool. Maybe her clothes don't have a very strong image—maybe she wouldn't have the job she has if her last name was something else. . . but who am I to say?'' I attended a Helmut Lang show last year with Dave. He and Lang are close. Still, he was not impressed. Lang sent out one of his models in a pair of pants that made him look as if he were wrapped in an Ace bandage. "This is just ridiculous,'' Dave said. "Ridiculous. Why would he do it? It's not clothes. It's not art, it's a joke. Designers have to be so outrageous these days that they forget to make a decent dress."
Fashion week is trying for Dave. In the midst of the women's collection last fall, I found him dressed in a shiny black Comme des Garcons outfit. He was sitting on a banquette and looking weary. He took a large leather folio from the podium near the kitchen; he uses the podium to orchestrate the restaurant's movements. The folio is his reservations roster, and for that night it was more than full. "Look,'' he said to me, dragging the book in front of my face. "This is a table for Women's Wear Daily and that is a party for French Vogue.'' Jonathan Newhouse, the chairman of Conde Nast International and a frequent visitor to the restaurant, had also reserved a table. Then, there would be a party for Douglas Lloyd, the president of a well-known advertising and design firm. "It's one of those nights when everyone plans to be here"—and by "everyone" he means people he actually wants in the restaurant. Elizabeth Saltzman Walker, a fashion director at Vanity Fair and a longtime Dave habitue, called to confirm the plans for the Lloyd party. "Yes, baby,'' Dave cooed. "Of course. Of course. I will have everything and everybody you want. Yes, come after the show. Just come when you can. I will keep everything for you.'' After he hung up, he looked at me and smiled. "She is very close with Tom, you know,'' he said. "Very close."
The phones rang every few minutes. Although Dave can be unctuous when it is required, he also enjoys the power that comes with saying no. Here is his side of a fairly typical conversation: "No. We have nothing.'' Pause. "No, not at any time.'' Pause. "We have nothing.'' Pause. "Not tomorrow, either." Pause. "I don't want to say yes. Of course you can call back. I don't want to say yes.'' Pause. "I can't encourage you.'' Pause. "No, we don't get many cancellations. I don't think so. No. Not really. Goodbye." He hung up. "Sometimes American visitors will call every day. And I will say, 'No, there is nothing.' And they will call back the next day and the day after that. I respect that. They are so pushy and aggressive. I can't be that way, but I respect that. It's part of what makes America so great."
Dave is his own rope line. If you dial his number, he will answer. If you want a table, you will need to get it from him. "There are some people for whom I will always have a table,'' he continued. "They know that. And that is the way a restaurant has to work. I answer the phone and try to be nice. I say I am sorry. I say, 'You can call back later.' But I am working sixteen hours every day and the people call several times and they will wait for the other person to answer the phone. But I am the other person. I am always the other person.'' People don't drift into Dave. They are either all there or all someplace else. That's because the fashion crowd moves as a highly regimented herd, bouncing constantly from shows, to the Ritz, and to a few chosen restaurants. One evening last fall, at nine-forty-five, three tables at Dave were occupied. By ten-ten, not one seat was empty. John Galliano's show, which featured models wearing what appeared to be elaborate baby-doll outfits, had ended moments earlier. "Just what we need,'' Carine Roitfeld, the editor of French Vogue, said as she entered the restaurant. "Three-thousand-dollar outfits that make us look like nineteenth-century hookers." Dave rolled his eyes and laughed. "Oh, baby, oh, baby," he said, to nobody in particular. The next person through the door, a tall blond woman, surprised Dave. "Who?'' he mouthed quietly to a small group of people who had suddenly materialized behind him. "It's Amy,'' somebody shouted at him. "She is the queen of New York night life." Amy Sacco, who owns the clubs Bungalow 8 and Lot 61, had arrived for the Lloyd party, still jet-lagged from a flight taken the night before. You could literally hear Dave exhale with relief. He doesn't like surprises, and at least she was part of the club. Sacco took one look at the portion of spring rolls that had been deposited on the table in front of her and said, "Can you get a drink in this place?"
This is not a crowd that is famous for its gustatory instincts. "The fashion people eat mostly vegetables these days,'' Dave said. "When they eat. Besides bok choy, it's broccoli. Steamed vegetables and tofu. They're so afraid of carbohydrates. Deathly afraid.'' And what about rice, the staple of Chinese food nearly everywhere? "My God,'' he laughed. "They act like it's poison.'' Many Paris chefs rise at dawn to scour the markets for the freshest ingredients. Dave does not. He closes his restaurant each night around one. Most mornings, by the time he gets out of bed, all the best vegetables have long been sold to other customers. He doesn't need to hunt for them anyway, because Dave pays a service to buy food for him. The food is delivered two or three times a week. His kitchen is basic and minimally staffed. Dave doesn't believe in menus, and few of his regular customers have ever consulted one. "I have been going there for thirty years and I never even knew he had a menu,'' Grace Coddington, one of the people who, by their constant presence, helped insure his success, said. "He just knows what I want to eat, and if I want something different I tell him.'' Dave confers with his diners when they arrive, and if they have a request he will honor it. Usually, he just says, "Let me bring you something good"—lemon chicken, for example, or bok choy, and usually spring rolls and spareribs, too. "They don't want to decide. They make general comments, suggestions," he said. I asked about his anti-menu stance. "Too much stress," he said. "That is why I don't use them. We don't talk about bills, either. It's rude. Just come and sit with your friends and I will bring you food. And drink. Put the cost out of your mind for five minutes''—which is not hard, since so few of his customers actually pay for meals with their own money. A typical meal for two, with a bottle of wine, can cost a hundred and fifty dollars. "Basically, the people don't care. Nobody comes here and complains about the prices. I charge depending upon the food and what people are drinking, of course. People don't need to look at a piece of paper to decide what to eat. They have confidence in me." One afternoon, I noticed two women sitting at a table, each looking at something smooth and long and gold with red lettering. I approached their table and there were two menus, each written in French, English, and Chinese. Dave came to greet me, and I asked him why, after telling me how little regard he had for menus, those women had got them. He stared back at me and laughed. "But they are nobodies,'' he said. "How could I possibly know what they want to eat?''
In January, the photographer Helmut Newton died, at the age of eighty-three, in Los Angeles. His widow, June, and Anna Wintour, the editor of Vogue, decided to hold a memorial service during the couture shows at the beginning of July in Paris. The service took place at the Theatre du Palais-Royal, just around the corner from Dave. Karl Lagerfeld, dressed in knee-high crocodile boots and a leather choker, was one of the principal speakers. So was Tom Ford. Manolo Blahnik, Anouk Aimee, Charlotte Rampling, and Mario Testino were there. Jane Birkin, Josephine Hart, Stella McCartney, and Newton's friend Bobby Short all flew in to attend. Afterward, eighty people were invited for spring rolls, spareribs, and lemon chicken at Dave. "My God, it's a fashion restaurant!" Blahnik screamed in mock horror as he stepped inside. "Can you imagine anything more ridiculous than the concept of a fashion restaurant?"
Dave was genuinely upset by Newton's death—they were particularly close. "We spent last Christmas together,'' he said. "June, Helmut, and me. Just the three of us. In the restaurant. I feel so sad. Helmut was a wonderful person, and he did what he did alone. There was no ego about him. No entourage. No staff. He just loved to take pictures. All that has changed now. I saw it change before my eyes. When I started, fashion was more for an elite. Now, with the media the way they are, it is seen every day. The shows are broadcast live all around the world to billions of people. It's marketing. Business. Money. They are selling celebrity.''
Slowly, the guests filed in: Ford, Donald Trump's fiancee, Melania Knauss (who was in town to hunt for a couture wedding dress), Pierre Berge, for many years Yves Saint Laurent's right-hand man. They all nodded to Dave, whose eyes were brimming with tears. As people found the seats assigned to them, the telephone rang at the podium from which Dave directs his daily traffic.
"Yes,'' he said. "No. I can't. Not tonight. We are closed.
"Well, no,'' he continued. "I can't promise tomorrow, either. No. We are very busy. It's the fashion time, and we really don't have room for other people."


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Final of the international chess tournament is held in Alma-Ata, in one of the central museum halls. Armenian and Indian grandmasters are playing the final. The Armenian player wins. At the same time a daring robbery is being planned at the museum. The operation is entrusted to a highly professional expert. The thief, dressed as a waiter, hides the stolen ruby in a chocolate chess knight, while the Armenian chess player, being unaware of anything, takes his second "knight's move"...
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On the set. With Director Gor Kirakosian and 1st AD Ilya Farfell
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