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Watching films about the lives of other people can be boring. It can also cause extreme jealousy, if compared to your own life. The five films below are by far the most entertaining, inspiring biographies on Netflix that you will watch till the end.
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- Venus and Serena (2012)
This story about the Williams sisters' extraordinary, yet normal lives is inspiring and entertaining. It is a tale of dedication, sisterhood, and success against all odds. Directors: Maiken Baird, Michelle Major.
Netflix: ★★★★☆
Rotten Tomatoes: 77%
- Bill Cunningham New York (2010)
It is a biography you won't fall asleep watching. Instead, you will treasure the warm, satisfactory feeling of joy and hope that the humble fashion photographer brought to the world. Director: Richard Press.
Netflix: ★★★★☆
Rotten Tomatoes: 99% (!!!)
- What Happened, Miss Simone? (2015)
Simone was a legendary musician, whom many of our generation might not know about, yet so much of her music can be recognised through recent tunes. The diva lived a tragic life, but her narrative was unique and eloquently presented in the film. Director: Liz Garbus.
Netflix: ★★★★★
Rotten Tomatoes: 77%
- Marina Abramović: The Artist is Present (2012)
More than just a documentary about an artist, this film takes the audience on a spiritual and intimate journey through Abramović's life and work. Even if you are unfamiliar with her work, the documentary fascinates and inspires. Directors: Matthew Akers, Jeff Dupre.
Netflix: ★★★★★
Rotten Tomatoes: 95%
- Little White Lie (2014)
An astounding life story of Lacey Shwartz, a New York born Jewish woman, whose mixed-race identity was hidden from her by her mother until the age of 18. Directors: Lacey Shwartz, James Adolphus.
Netflix: ★★★★☆
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Hampton with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
hiked this trail at 730am and it was beautiful and peaceful. The only strenuous part was the stairs coming back up from the falls, very rocky.
Gorgeous Waterfall at the end
Nice hike, not too difficult for its elevation gain and length. Manageable slope most of the time. The waterfall was cool. 4 stars bc there are pretty much no views in the summer when on the mountain. However, we ended our hike with a dip in the lake which was amazing.
This was a nice, easy hike to take up an afternoon. We took the high trail and it was easy to miss the turn down the stairs to the falls. It's a great place to take a dip
worth the walk
Today was our first time on this trail... if you aren't familiar it can get sorta confusing! Once you come to the first split, it's A LOT shorter & easier instead of cutting left.. (like we did) the waterfall is DEFINITELY worth the hike! We ran into 4 snakes, 2 were very close we could have stepped on.. wasn't very crowded at all with several places to stop; so much beautiful scenery.... overall it was an amazing hike!! :)
Mostly easy hike. There were some short sections that might be just a little challenging to those who aren't as coordinated (me). Loved the fact that the trail followed the river for a good bit.
Good easy hike for family even with small kids. Watch out for snakes along river.
A nice walk in the woods. The overnight rain left the rocky descent to the falls a little slippery. Overall, a good out and back trail making the falls very accessible. I was concerned that the warning signs about swimming near the falls had been removed. As a local, I am all too familiar with the drownings that have occurred here and this review is more to caution users of the trail to this fact than to add to what others have said.
It is a great 5mi hike. parking is limited but some trail magic parking just past the entrance.
Beautiful scenery all along the river that this trail follows. Can be challenging in places, this trail has some steep areas. The view is well worth it. Pictures don't do Laurel Falls justice, would highly recommend this trail to anyone.
Went out here around 8 am and one of the most beautiful scenes all the way to the falls. I brought my dog along and she did great. Definitely not for the clumsy-footed when it gets closer to the falls and start climbing on rocks near the river itself for the trail; however, my dog made it with no problems and there are plenty of places to sit at the fall to rest before you head back. Would not recommend running during certain parts and watch out for people hiking the AT because they are usually carrying a lot of gear and using walking sticks. Overall amazing hike.
One of the most serene hikes that I've done. The terrain was not difficult and there was so much beauty along this trail.
Really enjoyed this hike! Great views and cant wait to return. As stated in earlier reviews, the parking lot at the trial head is small and can fill up quickly.
This was a great hike, we missed the original trail exit going down, ended up at the Laurel Fork AT shelter so we kept going down that trail but that part was tracking parallel to the original trail so we kept going and, lucky us, we came out by the waterfall. The top trail is not as easy as the lower trail, the path is very narrow, with parts that are about a foot wide with a big drop on the side, but I enjoyed it way more! There's a waterfall crossing along the way. Once you reach the stone steps it's fairly easy to get to the waterfall. The waterfall is absolutely stunning with a big area to relax at. You can also hike to the top of the waterfall but that part can get a bit demanding.
We came back through the lower trail and it was extremely easy (and shorter!).
Great views with lots of campfire/camping spots along the lower trail as well as "sandy" sections on the river side.
It can be easy to get lost if you're not paying attention, trails are mostly marked but some crossings are not, that's when this map came in handy. Also, some parts can be very slippery. Parking lot is a nightmare.
I hiked "the loop" (top + bottom) with my dog (heavy Great Dane) and she made it fine, if you have a big dog, I'd recommend being extra careful if you decide to hike the top trail.
One of my favorite hikes in the area.
Awesome view! Great hike!
Terrific trail with some stunning water views! The waterfall is well worth the hike, and the going back flies by. My two larger dogs did pretty well with some of the more slippier rock sections, and would recommend being ready to assist a small dog in a few spots. Highly recommended, we had a blast!
I would recommend this trail to anyone. there are some pretty steep and challenging areas. bring a hammock to set up near the falls, you will need a nap.
Nice hike, would recommend hiking shoes. Lots of rocks to walk over, there's a drop off in the water, below the falls, 20 feet out from the falls.
Beware small parking lot!
love this hike! but lot is small and always full, be prepared to possibly park down by the National forest sign
awesome falls, one of the most popular trails in the area. Few primitive campsites by the river (not the falls) lot is small and always full. approx 5.5 miles round trip from 321, app 175 steps from Dennis cove.
It was a beautiful waterfall and fairly easy hike but the rock stairs going down to the waterfall and coming back up were really rough. It was a very strenuous hike back up. I would not recommend bringing your dog. My greyhound struggled, even with her long legs.
Nice hike on old railbed. This trail offers views of the gorge, railway tunnels, wildflowers, the sound of gushing Doe River along the way. Well kept by owners.
Very nice trail with the creek, rock walls and rhododendrons-lots of natural beauty to enjoy. Now once you get to the rock stairs the fun is over! Difficult going down and definitely coming back up! I'm not in the best shape right now after a very long winter but even in shape I think it would be difficult. That being said, I still think it was so worth it! We've had rain so the falls had a lot of water flowing over the rocks. Absolutely beautiful!
From Hampton trailhead, if you want a loop near the end of the trail and just before the falls, continue along trail [bypassing the initial decent] up to the AT. Continue along the trail for 10 to 15 minutes until the stone stairway trail [on the right] down to the falls, from there follow Laurel Falls trail back to the parking lot.
Lovely trail, amazing stone stairs and a beautiful water fall.
A great place to hop on the Appalachian trail. Beautiful views of the lake from most of the trail. There is a visitors center at the end of 4 miles if you need a restroom.
Probably one of the best views you will ever see with such easy access and limited amount of people. Forms aren't a big deal. The trail just shows a different view of the world.
Great conditions, hiked on 3/27 with 4, 8, 9, and 12 year olds. You need to watch the little ones in parts. There are very steep drop offs. The waterfall at the end is beautiful and the trail crosses the middle of it.
Do not even attempt to bring a stroller. We saw a few folks with umbrella strollers and it was a bad idea.
My 18month old daughter and I mastered this trail today. It was such a beautiful day. It was a little confusing starting out, but once we found the trail it was a piece of cake. Pay attention to the trail markers... we missed the waterfalls by a mile because we were following the blue markers. Follow the white markers. It will lead you down about 250 stone stairs right to the waterfall! If you're backpacking (like I was with our baby carrier) it's HELL getting back up! All in all it was a beautiful hike and I am so happy we did this.
Fun hike, stairs are worth the climb, in and out, to see the waterfall!

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|Freedom Akinmoladun
|A former all-conference offensive tackle, Akinmoladun (6-4, 240) moved to tight end as a junior. He remains a dominating run blocker, and he hasn't dropped a pass in two seasons. He caught 23 passes for 387 yards and two touchdowns as a senior.
|Dominique Atkinson
|SM East
|Atkinson (5-10, 300) helped the Lancers to a historic season in which they won a program-best 11 games and made it to the state title game. The defensive lineman had 82 tackles, 21 for loss, two hurries and three sacks last season.
|Jordan Benson
|Blue Springs
|Colorado State
|Benson (6-4, 270) was the only returning starter on the Wildcats' offensive line last season. He has quick feet for a left tackle, and he moves well in space. Blue Springs averaged 6.93 yards per carry en route to the Missouri Class 6 state championship.
|Kendall Blanton
|Blue Springs South
|With a combination of athleticism and size, Blanton (6-7, 225) is a tough matchup for opposing secondaries. He also has the ability to stay in and pass protect. Blanton finished his high school career with four touchdown catches.
|Brock Broughton
|Western Illinois
|Part of a 32-player recruiting class, Broughton (5-11, 190) broke a Kearney school record with 72 career touchdowns. He led the Bulldogs to the Missouri Class 5 semifinals last fall, rushing for 2,065 yards and a school-record 38 touchdowns.
|Dale Brown
|Lee's Summit West
|Northern Illinois
|More of a blocking tight end than a pass-catcher, Brown (6-5, 230) caught eight passes for 97 yards and two touchdowns for the Missouri Class 5 state champions. He's also a starter for the Lee's Summit West basketball team, ranked fourth in the state.
|Austin Chambers
|SM West
|Bringham Young
|Chambers (6-1, 230) played both sides of the ball for the Vikings last season, but got more attention for his work on offense. He was selected first-team All-Sunflower League as an offensive lineman.
|Logan Cheadle
|Lee's Summit West
|A shutdown cornerback with blazing speed, Cheadle (5-9, 175) enrolled at Mizzou for the spring semester and is already taking classes there. He intercepted three passes in the Titans' state championship win and registered 42 tackles for the season.
|Joe Dineen
|Lawrence Free State
|Dineen (6-2, 195) didn't have to go far from home to find a Division I offer. He played as quarterback and defensive back for the Firebirds, completing 118 of 222 passing attempts for 1,702 yards and 20 touchdowns. He also led the team with 798 rushing yards.
|Michael Fairchild
|Blue Valley West
|Fairchild (6-6, 287) was a two-time first-team All-Eastern Kansas League and first-team all-state selection, as well as a Buchanan Award finalist. He graduated in the fall and will participate in spring ball at Missouri.
|Monte Harrison
|Lee's Summit West
|Harrison (6-3, 205) will play both football and baseball for the Huskers. A four-star wide receiver, he scored 28 touchdowns for the state-champion Titans last fall. On the baseball diamond, he finished his junior year with a .457 average, six home runs and 33 RBIs.
|Justin Hobbs
|SM West
|Hobbs (6-4, 200) had 24 receptions last season for 454 yards and four touchdowns and was selected second-team All-Sunflower League. He also rushed for 170 yards and had three touchdowns on 20 carries.
|Brinkley Jolly
|Liberty North
|A two-way player, Jolly (6-5, 230) caught 38 passes for 394 yards and six touchdowns over his high school career. As a defensive end, he had 2 1/2 sacks last season. Jolly also stars for the basketball team and recently recorded his 1,000th career point.
|Elijah Lee
|Blue Springs
|Kansas State
|A fearsome pass rusher with speed on the edge, Lee (6-3, 210) can play defensive end or outside linebacker. He recorded 25 1/2 sacks and 55 tackles for loss over the past two seasons while winning the Buck Buchanan Award both years.
|Evan Martin
|Lee's Summit West
|After receiving offers from the three major service academies, Martin (6-4, 280) settled on Navy. He is a tenacious run blocker, according to his coach, and it's no coincidence the Titans scored 58 touchdowns on the ground on their way to a state championship.
|Casey McDermott
|Raytown South
|Texas Christian
|His combination of size and speed made him one of the best pass rushers in Missouri over the past two seasons. McDermott (6-4, 250) recorded 15 sacks as a senior after tallying 17 in his junior season. He was a finalist for the Bobby Bell Award.
|Henry McGrew
|Blue Valley
|McGrew (6-3, 237) recorded a team-high 159 tackles last season, along with four tackles for loss, 3 1/2 sacks and two forced fumbles. He was selected first team All-Eastern Kansas League and all-state, as well as Second 11 all-class by the Kansas Football Coaches Association.
|Dimonic McKinzy
|McKinzy (6-0, 213) averaged more than 280 yards per game last season, completing 156 of 283 passing attempts for 2,527 yards and 28 touchdowns. He graduated in the fall and has reported to the Gophers.
|Cale McMakin
|Blue Valley West
|Western Illinois
|McMakin (6-1, 208) had 76 tackles last season, including 16 tackles for loss. A receiver and linebacker, he also had two interceptions and recovered two fumbles for the Jaguars, who made it to the state semifinals.
|Aaron Mends
|A punishing hitter, Mends (6-0, 200) is a physical freak. Although he battled injuries during his senior season, he finished his career with 210 tackles. He also saw carries at tailback and ran for 1,790 career rushing yards and scored 29 touchdowns.
|Kevin Pendleton
|Lee's Summit West
|Pendleton (6-3, 320) played primarily left tackle last season, helping pave the way for Titans tailbacks who combined for 3,135 yards. He possesses noteworthy footwork for a player of his stature and can move well in the open field.
|Cole Pickert
|St. Thomas Aquinas
|Air Force
|Pickert (6-1, 226) is a four-year varsity letterman and won a state championship as a freshman at Joel E. Farris High School in Washington. He had 85 tackles, 18 for loss and six forced fumbles in six games.
|Kaleb Prewett
|Blue Springs
|Kansas State
|Prewett (6-2, 200) certainly has the look of a Division I defensive back, and he has the speed to accompany it. He intercepted four passes last season while roaming the secondary. He also provided the Wildcats with a deep threat, catching 12 touchdowns.
|Scotty Schaffner
|Iowa State
|He needed only two days to accept the Cyclonesâ offer. Schaffner (6-4, 225) caught 36 passes for 580 yards and seven touchdowns while working as the tight end in a predominately run-first offense at Raymore-Peculiar.
|Braden Smith
|Olathe South
|Smith received more than two dozen Division I offers before deciding to head to Auburn. Smith (6-6, 285) was one of the top offensive line prospects in the nation and an Under Armour All-American.
|Jimmie Swain
|Olathe North
|Swain (6-2, 229) was a key member of a defense that helped the Eagles to a 7-4 record after a 3-7 mark the previous year. The linebacker led the Eagles with 92 tackles and 11 for loss. He also played in the Semper Fi All-American Game.
|Apa Visinia
|Visinia (6-4, 380) has great size for an interior lineman, though it hasn't prevented him from moving well and showing the ability to serve as a pulling guard. He is rated as a three-star prospect after earning first-team Missouri Class 4 all-state honors.
|Dalvin Warmack
|Blue Springs
|Kansas State
|The only player to ever win the Thomas A. Simone Award twice, Warmack (5-9, 180) bulked up for his senior season and produced his second straight 2,000-yard campaign. He finished his high school career with 81 touchdowns while averaging 8.7 yards per tote.
|Josh Watson
|Blue Springs South
|Colorado State
|A three-down linebacker, Watson (6-2, 215) put together one of the most statistically dominating seasons his school has ever seen. He broke a school record with 166 total tackles, including 15 for loss, while adding three sacks and three forced fumbles.
|Ryone Winters
|A two-way player noted for his lightning speed, Winters (6-0, 180) earns most recognition on the defensive side of the ball. He picked off six passes last year as a cornerback. For the offense, he totaled nearly 2,000 total yards and 17 touchdowns.
|Traevohn Wrench
|Gardner Edgerton
|Wrench (6-0, 180) was one of the most powerful offensive players in the Sunflower League last season, racking up 2,091 rushing yards and 30 touchdowns on 260 carries for the Trailblazers.
|Fred Wyatt
|Lawrence Free State
|Wyatt (6-4, 260) missed last season with an ACL injury that he sustained in June. A two-year starter, he played both sides of the line as a defensive end and a left tackle during his career at Lawrence Free State.
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Kansas City area Division I football (FBS) signings list
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Today, my complaint is about sheep.
They are pompous animals. Think they're all bad 'n' stuff cuz they grow ridiculous amounts of hair. Outrageous amounts of hair, really. Who needs that much fuzz?
And when they get fully furry, they just waddle around like cotton balls with legs - and made of wool. Not cotton. I'd be more respectful if they were made of cotton. At least that stuff is useful.
I don't mean to start any arguments here. Sheep aren't like penguins, with their own movie that actually makes them look smart. That's the only reason people like penguins, anyway. They are truly evil creatures. But back to sheep...
Sheep are stupid, and serve no purpose other than to grow non-synthetic fibers that is just as itchy as synthetic, if not more, and to be both soul partner and source of income for most of Tennessee.
They even have a song! Here's my song:
Bah! Bah! Dumb sheep - Make me a shirt.
Catchy, isn't it?
If you see a sheep, don't try to hit it with anything smaller than a Ford F-150 (the old ones.) God may have made them stupid, but he gave them protection. That fur acts as a cushion against blows, and in cases of extreme gravitation pull when they are led off of a cliff by a person with a well-trained sheepdog, a parachute. Unless you've got the time to shave every one of them, we need a plan. Wallace, of Wallace & Grommit Fame, had a brilliant machine for this very thing. We can't wait until the next shaving season to start this war, people. The Genocide of Sheep commences today!
And if you doubt me, look into the eyes of the evil animal with the "No" sign over it above. Can't you just see the plotting? CAN'T YOU?
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Take Me to the River (2015)
Drama2015 Year 84 Mins 5.9 Imdb
Logan Miller, Robin Weigert, Josh Hamilton
A Californian teenager's plan to come out at his Nebraskan family reunion gets derailed when a bloodstain on his young cousin's dress makes him the unwitting suspect of abuse.
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- Released: 26 January 2015
- Imdb Rating: 5.9
- Runtime: 84 Mins.
- Writer: Matt Sobel
- Director: Matt Sobel
- Cast: Logan Miller, Robin Weigert, Josh Hamilton


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Active Civic Leadership
Dear Stakeholder Leaders,
As the November 4 election day edges closer, I'm certain Birth2Work Radio listeners are engulfed, as I am, in the sea of words gushing from every electronic device ever created. Unfortunately, I'm finding little comfort in most of them. Long term, systemic problems like the ones candidates are talking about cannot be solved with punchy sound bites. They require shared vision, community engagement, and alignment. How, I wonder, did we enter our current economic situation, without seeing the signs of it years ago? And what can we do differently now? Start with how you think about the problems that seem to affect you the most.
The Birth2Work Team is committed to unveiling the interconnectedness of our education crisis, our workforce crisis, our economic crisis, our healthcare crisis and our leadership crisis with a proactive view and a sense of urgency. The problems politicians address are seldom just of their own making. They're of our own making, in our own lives. In small ways, every day we make simple decisions that have long-term consequences. For example, have you ever been part of a school club, neighborhood sports team, or organization that needed to have small local businesses buy advertising for your publications or provide soda and ice-cream for floats to raise money? Did you give much thought to the reality that those same businesses need you to buy from them, too? Have you ever wondered why many small businesses have just gone away? How about community leadership and voting? Will you be taking your children to the polls with you when you go to vote? Do you talk to them about how you are going to vote and why? Do you encourage, support, and model civic engagement to instill the value of active citizenship that tomorrow's communities will require, not just to exist, but to thrive? Active modeling by his mom was how today's radio guest learned to lead as a community stakeholder.
With this week's program, featuring civic leader Jordan Brandman, I invite you to listen and consider thinking differently about the long term value of first modeling the behavior you want from others. No need to wait until disaster strikes before you do something to make a difference. Stay Engaged!


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Cello Concerto in A major (Dvořák)
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Antonín Dvořák wrote his first Cello Concerto in A major B. 10 in 1865.
Unlike its brother, the B minor Concerto, Op.104, the A major Concerto has been more than overlooked. Written for cellist Ludevít Peer, it was discovered by composer Günter Raphael years later[citation needed]. Raphael orchestrated and heavily edited the work in the late 1920s, making it more his own than Dvořák's.[1] The Concerto was left un-orchestrated by Dvořák, existing only in piano-score form. A typical performance of the Concerto is approximately 56 minutes long; the outer movements are around 25 and 21 minutes long respectively, with a short (about 10 minutes) slow movement.
The 1970s brought another editor of the Concerto, a Dvořák expert, Jarmil Burghauser. He, along with the great cellist Miloš Sádlo, prepared another version of the Concerto. This time the editing was light. The new edition was published in two versions: In an original piano-score form (with appropriate cuts that correspond to the orchestrated version), and an orchestrated version by Burghauser, who took the liberty of cutting the extensive opening and final movements.
Today, one can get a taste of all three versions, since there are two Supraphon recordings available (Original and Burghauser), as well as Steven Isserlis's frequent touring with the Raphael version which he has since released on Hyperion Records.
- Ramon Jaffé, Cello. Rhine Philharmonic State Orchestra. Jarmil Burghauser version.
- Supraphon Label
- Jiří Bárta, Cello. Original form, for Cello and Piano.
- Miloš Sádlo, Cello. An orchestrated version by Jarmil Burghauser.
- Koch Classics
- Werner Thomas-Mifune, Cello. Burghauser version.
- Hyperion
- Steven Isserlis, Cello. Mahler Chamber Orchestra conducted by Daniel Harding. Raphael version.
In 2010, the Czech cellist Tomas Jamnik recorded a new edition of the A major concerto with the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra on the Supraphon label. The performers here shorten the concerto to 35 minutes, sometimes following Burghauser, but sometimes, following extensive research by themselves, finding their own solutions to some of the problems caused by only having the piano score, rather than a full orchestral version. On completion of the piano score, Dvořák would never go back to his "Concerto for 'Cello with piano accompaniment".
- ^ John Clapham, 1979, Dvořák, Norton, writes that Raphael's "edition" is "so unlike Dvořák's original, that it must be regarded as a travesty of Dvořák's intentions."


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Heavyweight sushi
Sumo Sushi & Bento looks set to wrestle its rivals with plans for growth in the region, Asia and the Americas
|~|YOUSSEF.jpg|~|Youssef Awai Dakroub set up the first restaurant with his wife Wendy in 1999, which now offers sit-down service, delivery, and a corporate catering concept, Sumo-to-go, to meet the increasing demand for sushi. |~|With sushi becoming more and more popular in the Middle East, family-owned Sumo Sushi & Bento has grown rapidly since its first outlet was opened in 2000. With two branches already open in Dubai, and a third on the way, the company has now set its eye on expanding in the region Located on Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai and Dubai's Media City, husband and wife team, Youssef and Wendy Awai Dakroub first decided to set up a sushi restaurant back in 1999, after being disappointed by the lack of Japanese restaurants in Dubai. "There were very few restaurants around and they were all expensive, so we decided to open a restaurant where the food was the same quality as a five-star restaurant, but the prices were not," comments Wendy. Although Hawaii-born Wendy had some knowledge about seafood, neither of them had experience of working in the catering industry so they had to start from scratch, but the hard work has paid off. They are currently searching for interested franchisees in Abu Dhabi, Kuwait and Qatar, and the concept is also being franchised outside the region, with expansion plans for Asia and the Americas. The business has certainly come a long way from when the couple opened the doors of Sumo's first outlet back in June 2000. "We sold one unagi bento at AED48 [US $13] on the first day. Now we sell over 200 bentos a day," comments Youssef. The restaurant has helped fill the niche for affordable Japanese, not only serving sushi, but also bento. Referring to a Japanese meal that is packed into a partitioned lacquered box — which Youssef found hard to source — bento is usually filled with a ratio of four parts rice, three parts of the main dish, two parts vegetables and one part a serving of pickled vegetables. ||**|||~|SUMO.jpg|~|With two branches already open in Dubai, and a third on the way, the company has now set its eye on expanding in the region |~|The tuna lover's bento, crunchy crazy roll, nigiri sushi combos, teriyaki chicken and barbeque beef bento are all popular orders from diners. And the couple are very proud of the success of both the sushi and the bento dishes, despite the high number of sushi outlets now open in Dubai. "Competition is good for us. We want to show customers how our sit-down service is different from others. However, we want people to try other outlets and then come back to ours," says Wendy. However, Wendy is quick to point out a frequent misconception among the public about sushi. "We do not just serve fish. A lot of people think Japanese is only raw food. We also serve bentos, which consists of rice, meat or vegetables, and fried rice or noodles. Most people have never heard of bentos before, so it has become our signature dish." The delivery service is also extremely busy at both outlets, as is Sumo-to-go, a corporate catering idea that started six months ago. The restaurant owners also received two accolades for their commitment to customer service last month from the Dubai Service Excellence Scheme — the first for high scoring new member, and the second for best service performance of an outlet. "We were surprised that we outperformed some of the big names and multinational chains in this category, but we are a family business so we try to focus on what we know best," comments Youssef. Food safety is also a priority, particularly considering Dubai's summer climate, with foods cooked well, and bentos stored in cool, dry locations. The staff have all been trained by Boecker Food Safety and the outlet follows guidelines set out by Dubai Municipality. Wendy also adds that they encourage clientele not to leave food sitting on the counter for too long before eating it. But, the success of the business, they say, has been assisted by them taking on different aspects of the day-to-day duties, as well as maintaining authenticity — which has attracted a wide clientele. "Youssef waits tables, gets into the hands-on side of the business, as opposed to other restaurant owners who would never do that. We make an effort to talk to everybody and ensure our customers are comfortable when they arrive and satisfied when they leave. It is very important to keep our reputation," says Wendy. It has been easy for Youssef and Wendy to find food products locally, however, equipment, utensils and items such as the bento boxes are purchased from Japan for an authentic dining experience. The couple also employed most of their chefs and staff in Thailand, as not only can they recreate Japanese cuisine, but also, all of the chefs have been trained by Japanese chefs. The interior design of the restaurant also takes on an authentic theme, with Sumo minimalist pop art painted on the walls of the outlet, which was influenced by Wendy's childhood, growing up in Hawaii. "Sumo is well-known because of the Japanese influence on the island. Some of the most celebrated wrestlers hail from Hawaii and so, when we were trying to figure out what to put on the walls, we decided to draw these figures," says Wendy. Cold cooked rice dressed with vinegar and shaped into bite-sized pieces, topped with raw or cooked fish, or rolled with fish, egg or vegetables and wrapped in seaweed, sushi has exploded in popularity. Yet Sumo has not followed the conveyor belt style, preferring to offer table service instead. However, there have been challenges along the way, which is expected when family members work alongside each other 24/7. But, as casual dining fans themselves, Wendy and Youssef are aware of what consumers need and what others in the market are doing. "After a long day at work, the last thing we want is to dress up and go out. Most of the time, we just change into some shorts and flip-flops and head out to eat. There really needs to be more casual outlets, and less fast food outlets in the region," Wendy adds. ||**||


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Jennifer grew up in Kent, in a home with many heavily laden bookshelves.
She now lives in Surrey, in a little house which, teeters on the side of a hill, overlooking a bird sanctuary. A move that made her cat, Mr Jones, very happy! (A collar with two bells putting a stop to any unwelcome 'gifts' being brought indoors) Her husband and son like it there too.
She cannot remember a time when she didn't write and, now focuses on rhyming text for picture books.
She has an enduring, unsquashable passion for children's literature, a favouite author being Tove Jansson. Who couldn't fall in love with her trolls; adventurous but home loving, accepting of strange looking folk, who prioritise warm homes and full bellies and appreciate nature, swimming, theatre and a jolly good sleep!
Her favourite things include swimming, reading and eating porridge – but not at the same time! She is especially fond of visits to the sea, thunderstorms, and a gingerbread man with a very strong cup of tea.
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But it has been so cold. So, so cold.
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Connacht Rugby are delighted to announce that wing sensation Tiernan O'Halloran and Connacht legend Michael Swift have committed their futures to the club.
20 year old Connemara native O'Halloran is a product of the Connacht Academy and made his senior debut for the province against the Scarlets in 2009/10 season. The former Cistercian College schoolboy has won 20 caps to date for Connacht and has played in all but one of Connacht's games this season scoring four tries. He also holds the honour of scoring Connacht's first ever Heineken Cup try in the narrow defeat away to Harlequins back in November. O'Halloran has also represented Ireland at U18 and U19 levels and has played seven times for Ireland U20's including last summer's U20 World Cup in Italy.
Michael Swift is Connacht's most capped player and the only man to have represented the Province over 200 times. Connacht fans will get to enjoy another season of big hits and powerful scrums as the 6'5, 18 stone lock has agreed a year's contract extension. "Swifty" joined Connacht in 2000 and has played in some of the clubs biggest games including the visit of South Africa in 2007, the Amlin Challenge Cup semi-final against Toulon in 2010 and the visit of Toulouse to the Sportsground earlier this year.
Head Coach Eric Elwood:
"We're hopeful to have Swifty back this week as we all know what he gives to the club week in week out. Amongst the staff, the management, the supporters he's a legend and this contract is richly deserved, it's fantastic."
Tiernan commented:
"I am delighted to commit to Connacht for a further two years. Despite some difficult recent results I remain optimistic that this group of players can achieve great things and I want to play my part in that effort. Eric Elwood and Nigel Carolan have played major roles in developing my career as a professional player and as a local lad I'm very excited at the prospect of continuing that development here at Connacht "
This announcement follows the re-signing of young centre pair Eoin Griffin and Dave McSharry who have both also committed for a further two years.
Connacht Head Coach Eric Elwood spoke about the re-signings:
"Tiernan has been every present this season, he's put himself out there, he's got the contract on merit and he's deserved it. The consistency in his performances have been there and he's been one of our top players so we're delighted to have him sign up for two years."


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Monday, January 03, 2011
little bit of giving thanks
In two weeks we will go to visit my folks, and I think I might have to figure out something "school like" to do with her (and my mom IS a "retired" teacher...she now just subs when she wants to) for an hour each day, or an hour and a half every other day. She's only at preschool for 2 1/2 hours three days a week but BOY does she love it!
I am also thankful it's not FREEZING out, its like 20 degrees (F) and everyone had thrown salt down on their sidewalks. The walk to and from school was not as bitter as I thought it would be!
small miracles
Oh, I almost have another top to donate to Seattle Children's. I love making quilts that I like the pattern and want to try and fabrics I like but don't have the I NEED TO HAVE THIS edge to them, keeps my house from having too many quilts that I don't know what to do with! You will see on my PHD 2011 tab I have more than 8 projects, those with parenthesis are projects I want to finish too, but not necessarily in the 6 month challenge.
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- Marsha said...
Kids will be kids, but they do get out of sinc really fast. Your idea of a little structure while you are with your Mom sounds like a good idea. I always hated the first days of school after a vacation or holiday. The kids didn't want to get up, didn't want to get dressed, didn't want to do anything. It got better after a couple of days back in their routine. Hope life smoothes out a little in a few days!
- seventhsister26 said...
Small miracles and blessings are what makes life doable on a day to day basis. I too am thankful that it's not bitterly cold out right now;)
Happy Quilting!!
- Katie said...
I'm having trouble myself with the lack of structure provided by my 8-5 M-F job these past 10 days, so I can imagine your little one having the same trouble! I think the little bit of structure while on vacation is a good idea. I hope she thinks so, too! And good luck on your UFOs!
- Beth said...
everything will get back to normal soon. I think everyone has a hard time getting back in the groove after a vacation.


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A professor at North Carolina State University has developed a new type of protection against weapons — composite metal foam armor.
Afsaneh Rabiei, a mechanical and aerospace engineering professor, and her team spent several years developing this composite metal foam, called CMFs, that can literally disintegrate a bullet, according to Discovery News.
As long as there have been weapons, people have used armor to protect themselves from those weapons, but this composite metal foam has brought protection to a whole new level, as it is only one inch thick, but made up of three layers.
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Red Hat Bugzilla – Bug 165212
update syscall numbers on x86_64, ia64
Last modified: 2007-11-30 17:07:19 EST
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Description of problem:
update syscall numbers on x86_64, ia64
Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):
How reproducible:
Steps to Reproduce:
1.install glibc-header rpm package
2.compile the auditd with it
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An advisory has been issued which should help the problem
described in this bug report. This report is therefore being
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Gilliam, LA - This season's phenomenal performance upsurge in Sunoco Race Fuels Pro Stock competition shows no sign of leveling off in the near future, and that could spell disappointment for many of the class regulars come the season-ending tilt ...
Gilliam, LA - This season's phenomenal performance upsurge in Sunoco Race Fuels Pro Stock competition shows no sign of leveling off in the near future, and that could spell disappointment for many of the class regulars come the season-ending tilt at Rockingham. Normally, the season would have drawn to a close with the conclusion of this past weekend's Mopar Parts World Finals at Shreveport. But a rain-out of the CARQUEST Autumn Nationals earlier on led to the November 4&5 rescheduling, and a second "final" for the 2000 season.
Over the course of the last several races, a four-way dogfight for class supremacy has developed, with Jon Yoak, Ron Miller, Tom Lee and John Montecalvo all trading punches in an effort to claim top spot as the season draws to a close. Montecalvo, of Center Moriches, NY, was in command for much of the year, with Ron Miller offering the most serious challenge at most races. But recently, both Lee and Yoak have raised the bar in a big way, shattering established World records for ET and MPH seemingly at will.
At Shreveport, the regular racing was supplemented with the traditional Sunoco Showdown on Friday. After the first round of qualifying, the field was set for the showdown. The top four qualifiers were named Lee, Miller, Yoak and Montecalvo. Heading into the semifinals, it was Yoak versus Montecalvo and Lee versus Miller. Talk about the cream rising to the top! Montecalvo and Miller both lit the red bulb, and Lee went on to dispatch Yoak in the final, rewriting the record books once again with an ET of 6.586.
At the conclusion of the three qualifying rounds, it was now Lee, Yoak, Miller and Montecalvo in the first four slots. In round one, Montecalvo, behind the wheel of his Citgo-sponsored '97 Monte Carlo, rode a major holeshot to victory over Tim Nabors to advance. Facing Jerry Yeoman in round two, however, Montecalvo uncharacteristically left too early for the second time of the weekend, and gave away a round win that he desperately needed in order to stay in the thick of the points chase.
In the final, it was Yoak and Lee in a flip-flop of the Sunoco Showdown result, with Yoak taking the win this time, adding not only points but also competitive fuel to the fire of his championship aspirations for 2000. Heading into Rockingham, Montecalvo now holds down the number four spot with 679 points, with Lee (697), Miller (708) and Yoak (777) in line ahead of him.
If ever the stage was set for a knock-down, drag-out fight to the finish, it has to be looming at "The Rock" in just three weeks time. John Montecalvo finished third in 1999, and you know that he wants to equal that at the very least, and improve on it if possible. But with performance standards now having reached the 6.58/211 level, there's a whole lot of work to be done in just 21 days. This will be something special.
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George Steinbrenner, the longtime New York Yankees owner, died yesterday at the age of 80.
I had a brush with Steinbrenner back in July, 1996. It was during the Atlanta summer Olympics, and I was in college, working as a bellman at an Atlanta hotel.
Steinbrenner checked in at the front desk, and I took his luggage. We walked to the elevator, and the two of us got in. I punched in the number for his floor, and the doors closed.
I looked over at him. There was complete silence.
To make conversation, I asked him about the recent Centennial Olympic Park bombing, in which two people were killed and 111 were injured.
"What do you think about it all, Mr. Steinbrenner?" I said.
He turned and looked at me.
"I hope they catch that son of a bitch and hang him by his balls."
And that was that.
To be fair, though he was known for his ruthless managerial ways, I will say this: He was a generous tipper. And, later in the visit, after he'd stayed for a few days and I'd helped arranged to have a few of his signature blazers dry cleaned, he gave me a special reward: a box of a dozen Krispy Kreme donuts.
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As told to Home Birth Canterbury by Jennifer
From the moment I met Kelly Dorgan I felt at ease. Which is saying a lot! Here I was a few weeks pregnant, a few weeks into moving to Christchurch from Canada – my husband's hometown – an ocean away from my family and friends.
Kelly helped me navigate my pregnancy in a thoughtful and empowering way. She provided evidence-informed advice on the pros and cons of different screening tests and procedures and we came up with a comprehensive birth plan that suited us – a balance of conventional and holistic approaches, always without judgement. With Kelly guiding me, I felt confident that we could have a beautiful homebirth. It's something I probably would have never considered in Canada.
And we did! I had our little Violet in a pool in our lounge on 30 of June. There is nothing that reviles the moment when I picked her up out of the water and saw her face for the first time! I couldn't be prouder of myself for doing it all without drugs. It was a birth filled with joy! We celebrated the day when two of us became a family of three with tea and a chocolate birth day cake in the comforts of our home.
There were a few moments of self doubt that Kelly expertly dispelled. The first was an irrational fear that I wouldn't have any milk. Kelly showed me how to hand express some colostrum a few weeks before my due date. I remember thinking, "I've got this". Then during active labour, I asked, "Are we really that close. Or are you just trying to encourage me?" She told me that if I wanted to, I could reach down and probably feel the top of baby's head. I did and she was right there. It was a moment of pure elation. After six hours of labour, I was about to meet our baby!
The saddest moment was our farewell during our final visit at six weeks. How can I properly thank this wonderful woman who brought our beautiful bright girl into this world? Who coddled me in those tender post-natal moments of raging hormones? Who taught me so much about the depths of my own strength? Everyday, when I look at our little lovely girl, I'm grateful I found myself in Kelly's care.
Kelly Dorgan is a midwife with Rata Midwives.


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Advantages and Disadvantages of Over the Counter Market (OTC)
In an OTC market, dealers act as market makers by quoting prices at which they will buy and sell a security or currency.
Advantages of OTC
- It provides a trading platform for smaller and less liquid companies as they are not qualified for listing on a standard exchange.
- It is a cost-effective method for corporate as there is a lower cost of new issues and lower expenses of servicing the investors.
- Family concerns and closely held companies can go public through OTC.
- Dealers can operate both in new issues and secondary market at their option.
- It gives greater freedom of choice to investors to choose stocks by dealers for market making in both primary and secondary markets.
- It is a transparent system of trading with no problem of bad or short deliveries.
- Information flows are free and more direct from market makers to customers since there is close contact between them.
Disadvantages of OTC
- Lack of a clearing house or exchange results in increased credit or default risk associated with each OTC contract.
- Precise nature of risk and scope is unknown to regulators which leads to increased systemic risk.
- Lack of transparency.


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Because style can be large even when the space is not.
Because adults shouldn't get to have all the fun.
Met Home Features Director, Michael Lassell, divulges his picks for designs most incredible seats
The most spectacular chairs of the 21st century
An outdated porch gets a fresh lift
How to spot a good fake, a bad copy and an original


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I'm one of those car guys. The major downside to that aspect of my personality is that it's hard to bring that into design. Most car posters are perfect for garages or the bedroom walls of teenage boys. As a former teenage boy, I admit it worked well for a while.
Now I'm trying to keep things classier. And nothing says class better than rather expensive rugs. (except for caviar, roses, well-pressed tuxedo shirts and Gary Cooper).
Behold, the Oto rug from the Nought Collective
Part of me wonders why a room would need most of a 1970's station wagon on the floor. Part of me thinks that the iconic meaning of that image transcends the seemingly random nature of the design choice. And the last part of me would buy it in a heartbeat, were it either cheaper or me wealthier.
In the meantime, I'll go about seeing if I can't get a super-sized print of this image made.
Image credits:
Apartment Therapy, whom I love and adore.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Reconciling 'car people' with 'art people'
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I admit I don't have a thing for cars when decorating, but I do appreciate the irony in making a 70's station wagon into an expensive rug print. I also have a soft spot in my heart for cars that are old and kind of ghetto. That is probably why I drive a 90's Nissan Sentra (other than the fact that I am broke, and it was free).ReplyDelete
For me, its more a way of trying to get my passions and interests represented in design. I mean, a house that looks beautiful is one thing, but if it says nothing about you as a person, its kind of disappointing. I'd rather have personality over style.ReplyDelete
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Ah, Las Vegas. Just the name is synonymous with indulgence, exuberance, and well, poor decisions. But such a magical place deserves to be revered and one would be remiss to ignore the gravity of its existence. The strip's theme of being densely crowded with people spilled over into the Grand Prix hall where 3500 people showed up to play Modern Magic on Saturday and Sunday. Modern is everyone's favorite format and this held true in Vegas as it outsold the other events by a pretty clear margin.
I was intent on making the most of this GP as I needed 2 points for silver and needed a way better record (like top 4) to financially break even on the weekend. I would accept the losing weekend on the financial front if I could just lock up silver without going to Kyoto. Airplanes really stress me out. Five hours to Vegas isn't bad at all, but man do I loathe the idea of 18 hours to Japan. Getting silver that weekend would set me up to make a run on the Pro Tour in the 2018 season. I didn't have a team for Cleveland and much preferred SCG Atlanta to GP Toronto so it was pretty much silver here or initiate nervous breakdown regarding day long airplane flight. After punting away my Legacy GP with a bad deck choice despite the field being quite soft, I realized Modern was pretty important for my Magic future or whatever you wanna call it.
With a fair amount of things riding on my result I decided that I would play Grixis Death's Shadow. The reasons were many: I love Grixis decks, I'm great with them, and it's the best deck by a consensus opinion.
But then I didn't do that. I borrowed all the cards for Jeskai Control from my brother the night before I flew out of NY. When I got to Vegas, I was torn between Jeskai and Grixis.
Then I talked to Ethan Gaieski about his Esper Death's Shadow deck and its position in the format. Ethan is a really smart young dude and I've learned a lot from talking to him about eternal formats. As I alluded to last week he taught me how to sideboard my own Legacy deck. He was sold on Sleight of Hand over Thought Scour to mitigate mana flood in the mid game as the Grixis Shadow decks are pretty susceptible to just hitting pockets of air. I agreed and figured this was a really good approach to the format. White sideboard cards and maindeck Path to Exile and possibly Lingering Souls puts you in a decent spot in the mirror match.
Ultimately though, I didn't have the cards for this deck and didn't really know how to play it. I figured it was mostly intuitive and I had played some Grixis Shadow so I could've figured it out if I had to, but Spell Queller was just pestering me from the bag saying "I'm really good right now! Jeskai forever!"
Before we show where we ended up, let's take a look at how we got there with an amusing anecdote on the universal language of Magic.
Ryoichi Tamada is the truth. Just so we are clear, he's one of the hottest players in the game right now and his top 8 in Kobe and win in Manila are manifestations of his hard work and talent. The first day of GP Vegas, Dan Ward and I were wandering the site after we both got swiftly crushed in our first round off byes. Sitting alone at a table on the edge of the event was Ryoichi Tamada. Dan encourages me to approach him since he knows I'm a big fan. Tamada's deck choices lean towards blue-based tempo builds, my favorite strategy in all of Magic. When I saw that he won a Grand Prix with a strange WU Flash deck, I was both surprised and not surprised. I didn't think WU was well positioned against much in the metagame save Marvel and UR Control, so its victory was certainly a bit of a shock. When I saw who won with the deck though, I wasn't surprised anymore at all. If anyone can win a GP with a weak tempo deck, it's Tamada. He's one of the best in the world at this strategy.
Ryoichi doesn't speak much English, understandably since he lives in Japan, but sad nonetheless because it was going to make talking to him difficult. So, as a stereotypical stupid American, I just started gesturing wildly and yelling things at him in English, gems like "big fan!", "Jeskai!", "I play your deck!", and "you're a master!" He's smiling tentatively and when I pull out the list that I planned on playing, the Jeskai Queller deck he took to top 8 at the 2500 person GP Kobe, he begins to smile wider and reciprocates my enthusiasm. Shortly after we walk away and wish him good luck.
Fast forward to the end of Legacy. I find him sitting in the hall again and I have a sharpie marker. I go up to him and I say "sign!" and hold up the marker. He agrees and I pull out my set of Spell Quellers. He signs them, both in English and Japanese which is very cool of him, and we part ways. I really appreciate that he took the time to sign my cards. He was a totally classy dude.
Fast forward again to Sunday afternoon. I've just finished an impressive but slightly frustrating 12-3 in the Modern GP with Jeskai Queller. I'm standing by the SCG booth and milling around, just generally being a lurker and talking to people at random. Tamada wanders by and I take out my deck again and gesture to it and myself and say "12-3!" He realizes what I'm saying and says basically "What did you lose to?" So I told him about my losses, Grixis Control, Eldrazi Tron, and Affinity (Etched Champion). When I say Etched Champion he makes an "ugh" expression. It's great to know that two people can be from different parts of the world and speak different languages but can equally hate a stupid cards like Etched Champion. These interactions were likely a bit awkward for him, but again, but I still want to thank him for his time. Tamada is a great guy!
Now let's talk about my Modern deck. I liked the matchup Jeskai had against Affinity, Burn, Company decks, and midrange decks like Jund or Abzan. I thought the Grixis Shadow matchup was close but very winnable and Eldrazi Tron was kinda bad but winnable if they don't have Cavern early. These theories, bolstered by the fact that Spell Queller is big game against random combo decks while being a nice catch-all pseudo-answer against some of the format's best threats, pushed me to play the deck. I figured I would also play a deck like this well and could leverage my knowledge of the format by leaving open optimal mana whenever possible. Here's the list I played:
I changed up the maindeck very slightly. I added a Vendilion Clique over the fourth Electrolyze as I wanted an additional card to clock Death's Shadow with and figured a 3/1 flash flier would do just that. I also figured it would provided high upside against any unfair decks I might play against while adding action against some tougher matchups like Eldrazi Tron and Scapeshift. The Clique was awesome all weekend and I will likely continue to play it going forward.
I also subbed a Remand over the fourth Logic Knot. The Remand was solid and I think upgrading the fourth Logic Knot to be better against opposing Snapcaster Mages and to add a cantrip that we lost when we cut the Electrolyze was the right choice. Knot is certainly better against Burn or Scapeshift though, so if you have a ton of that locally I would just play the full set. Delving was tricky sometimes and you do tax the graveyard a fair amount so I don't think mitigating that is a bad idea even if math says you could get away with 4 Knots.
A brief aside on Logic Knot: this card really messes with Thoughtseize and Inquisition of Kozilek. If they can't sneak a threat in before you have two mana up then they basically have to take the Logic Knot because the additional card in the graveyard makes it a functional hard counter on turn two. I never got to delve and counter something while they also had a Surgical Extraction on the stack, but I imagine that would be the coolest thing ever. The card is mildly awkward when boarding in Rest in Peace, but going forward I wouldn't actually bring the enchantment in against Deaths Shadow. Your Snapcaster Mages and Logic Knots are too valuable early and late.
On that note, I'm certainly going to change the sideboard going forward. Lavamancer is unnecessary and often taxes your red mana too heavily. It could be a Izzet Staticaster or probably just another Engineered Explosives. Something like Condemn could be solid as I felt a little light on answers to big creatures out of Death's Shadow. The answer could be another Purge – the card overperformed – or even something like Valorous Stance as it can push a Colonnade attack through Fatal Push in a pinch.
Before we go today I'll give a brief rundown of my tournament and highlight some of the interesting cases.
Round 3 – Grixis Control: (0-2) I think I was still shaking off sleep and wasn't caffeinated enough yet and I got outdrawn and outplayed by a really nice guy named Carlo. Creeping Tar Pit is annoying.
Round 4 – Affinity: (2-0) My opponent had a turn two Bitterblossom in game two but I was able to easily beat it with Electrolyze, Explosives, and Wear // Tear. Also, my opponent, Ken Parsons, was a cool guy with some mutual friends. We had a great conversation, took a sweet picture, and both won every round we played on day one after our match.
Round 5 – Grixis Shadow: (2-0)
Round 6 – Elves: (2-0)
Round 7 – Jeskai Control: (2-0) He had Kiki-Jiki and Restoration Angel as well as Nahiri. These cards make my cheaper, reactive cards so much better and he couldn't really beat the smoothness of my deck and all the inherent 2-for-1s since he was priced into playing a clunky pseudo combo game. Also, shout-out to Stuart for the awesome conversation we had about music.
Round 8 – Bant Eldrazi: (2-1) Close match. I cast Spell Queller on an Eldrazi Skyspawner cast with Cavern of Souls.
Round 9 – Affinity: (2-1) Another close match but Etched Champion stayed off the board so I was able to pull it out in 3.
Round 10 – Eldrazi Tron: (0-2) I got crushed this round. Karn is good.
Round 11 – Eldrazi Tron: (2-1) My opponent, Micah Greenbaum, was a fellow alumnus of the Northeast PTQ circuit. We had some solid games and I cast Spell Queller on a Thought-Knot Seer cast with Cavern. It felt as great as you would think it would.
Round 12 – Affinity: (1-2) My opponent outplayed me in a close game 3 where I died with lethal burn spells but not enough red sources when I failed to start the aggressive role early enough. He played Plating into Champion in the mid game and killed me out of basically nowhere.
Round 13 – Affinity: (2-0)
Round 14 – Affinity: (2-0)
Round 15 – BG Rock Delirium: (2-0) This deck was strange but also seemed quite good. My opponent played well but ultimately had some mana troubles while I had some Cryptic Commands.
My finish was 44th out of 3500. Not a bad finish but frustrating to have an 80% win rate and only get what's essentially min cash. That's a rant for another time though! This weekend is the SCG Invi and I can't wait to battle. Come and say hello if you see me there. Thanks for reading!
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Paisley Daily Express lion hits Paisley.
Hunting for the Pride of Paisley lions? Add to your collection – come and visit the InCube shop at 9b Gilmour Street where a mini member of the pride will be staying until Friday the 5th of August.
The InCube Shop itself is a treasure trove of products created and made by talented designers who are members of InCube, an incubator hub run by Renfrewshire Council which supports start-up and early stage creative businesses. InCube offers business skills training, coaching & mentoring to individuals who have a good business idea and a great product to sell. Seven new businesses have recently taken up a place in the incubator hub, and their fantastic new products will be arriving in the shop very soon. We also offer a range of goods from local guest traders, who are able to trade there for a trial period at no cost. The guest traders change frequently – so there's always something new to see in the shop.
InCube Shop is also now a Retail Skills Academy, providing a innovative & vibrant environment in which anyone who is interested in working in retail can register with Invest in Renfrewshire and gain training and qualifications in retail and customer service skills. Interested? Pop into the shop where staff can provide further information.
The shop is currently open from 10am – 5pm Monday to Saturday, but will soon be offering extending these hours – perfect for after work browsing.
Don't miss out on a photo with the lion – he's roaring to go at InCube Shop – we look forward to seeing you soon.


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Linkedin Endorsements - skill spam?
There is a large highly engaged sector of the social media world who follow a 'you scratch my back' approach to this sort of engagement.
This then shows up on your profile and Linkedin is often cited as a recruitment tool.
Are potential employers in danger of being mislead by all of these dodgy endorsements?


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The juxtaposition of Bobby and Andy made for a perfect Hero shoot. And to really showcase their personalities, we shot in their junkyard but brought in some really flashy cars from season 2.
Teaming up with Vinegar Hill, we shot on the RED Weapon Dragon. Best part of the day was lifting a car 50 feet into the air and then dropping it over and over again. Also, shooting the cars in the garage with the smoke machine made us feel like we were on the set of Drive…only thing missing was Ryan Gosling. 🙂
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Client: Velocity
Producer: Footy
Writer: James Introcaso
Project Manager: AnChi Laster
Director: Matt Fridg | Vinegar Hill
DP: Michael Harnett | Vinegar Hill
Production Manager: Jen Brown | Vinegar Hill
Preditor: Dave Gorrie
Art Director: Garth Superville
Audio: Nick Karlin | Takoma Media
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Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
This is a classic recipe for sweet and spicy pickles that's been adapted to make it sugar-free, low carb and ketogenic.
Canning your own spicy bread and butter Pickles is a great way to add a little summer to your menus all year long.
Pickled Pears: sugar pears, spiced and pickled. Ready to enjoy while the snow flies.
A little taste of New England in your pickles! A fantastic sweet pickle that uses pure maple syrup instead of sugar. Delicious!
Tangy & sweet bread and butter pickles. Makes 8 pints, may be halved to make a small batch of 4 pints.
These sweet,lightly spiced bread & butter pickles are a great addition to burgers, sandwiches & more. Kirby cukes make for the best pickles.
Simple pickle recipe that doesn't require any canning - easy and delicious.
It's kind of a southern thang. First off, I do not have much of a sweet tooth. I am more of a meat and potatoes guy myself, but I remember my grandmother making these in the summer and they were too sweet for my liking. So give them a try!
Sweet bread and butter pickles with some summer squash thrown in - I like to can these in half-pints; they're perfect for taking along on picnics!
Those pickles haunted Cathy Barrow for years and it wasn't until she discovered a note in her grandmother's recipe cards detailing a technique more than a recipe -- a seven day process -- that she tasted them again.


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Fancy a Mash up of football's best bits; the fun, the games and the banter? This is Redheugh Official page for Football Mash Up, supported by The FA And Vauxhall.
Football Mash up is all about your mates.your coach.your terms. The FA and Vauxhall have come together to offer a way of playing the way you want to. Get your boots on, have a game, show off your skills and learn new ones – this is your sport, Mash it Up and make it your own.
Football Mash Up is open to boys and girls between 14 and 17 years old. The sessions take place mostly after school and last between one and two hours – we want our sessions to fit around your lifestyle.
If and when you fancy grabbing some advice or gaining that edge, our Football Mash Up officers (who are FA employed coaches) are on hand to answer your questions and help. But if you're happy just keeping them to the sidelines, that's where they'll stay. They're not there to interfere.
Sessions are held in ten week blocks and participants will be charged up to £2 each week.
Before you can take part in Football Mash Up, a few forms need to be completed and returned to your FA Vauxhall Youth Officer. If you have any questions relating to these forms, please contact Adam Herczeg at Redheugh Football Club.
1. Parental Information and Consent – This document needs to be completed and emailed to The FA Vauxhall Youth Officer prior to the start of the first session. Please see above for your relevant regional email addresses to send to.
2. Parental consent form - this needs to be signed by a parent or guardian of the Football Mash Up participant. This needs to be signed and handed to your FA Vauxhall Youth Officer at the start of the first session.
3. Player commitment – to ensure all participants get the most out of Football Mash Up, players are asked to sign a commitment form. This needs to be signed and returned to your FA Vauxhall Youth Officer at the start of the first session.
4. Photo and video consent form – occasionally, the FA will take photos and video content for use on the website and promotional materials. All the terms and conditions are clearly defined on the form. This needs to be signed and returned to your FA Vauxhall Youth Officer at the start of the first session.
Football Mash Up guidance for parents and teachers
Football Mash Up parental consent form
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Manrose In-Line Shower Fan Kit Standard 150mm White Fascia
- Available at selected stores. Check your local store for details
- Circular interior grille.
- Draws steam directly from source.
- Ball bearing motors.
- Extraction 85m per hour.
- For use in - toilet and bathroom.
- Fan speed 2650 rpm.
- Max operating temp 70 deg Celsius.