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Christa van der Meer has a great curiosity about the concept of fashion and adjacent disciplines. "Clothing enables you to express your identity and flaunt it. That is why I wonder, in what way is clothing you wear connected to your identity? If clothing is not worn by a person but by an object, can it still be an expression of identity?" Her work has an autonomous starting point and is later on released into an applied world.
After gaining international experience at Henrik Vibskov (Copenhagen) and A.Berg Studio (SE) she graduated from the Royal Academy of Art (NL) in 2013. Since then her work has been commissioned for Salone del Mobile, Milan (IT), Boom City in Chengdu (CHN), Royal Palace Soestdijk (NL), Nederlandse Dansdagen (NL) among others. This went along an exhibition in Gemeentemuseum Den Haag where her work is included in one of the permanent shows. Van der Meer's work did not go unnoticed by trend forecaster Lidewij Edelkoort who applauds her work on Trendtablet.com.
As a designer she is having a playful view on menswear. It is her goal to find an ultimate balance between humor, the everyday life and fantasy. This results in an imaginative world of primary colors, plastics, and classic menswear. During her quest she does research on myths and alter egos, which includes Bolivian medicine men, superheroes, traditional European festivities and James Bond.
Currently she is developing an alienating group identity that is defined by an absurdist aesthetic that includes bright colours, striped patterns, rubber gloves and masks.
Dewi Bekker is a Dutch menswear designer and graduate from the Royal Academy of Art in the Hague. Her graduation resulted in projects and exhibitions such as, the Lichting show at Amsterdam Fashion Week, Modebelofte at the Dutch Design Week and MOAM for HEMA. During her studies she did internships at Bernhard Willhelm and Hannes Kettritz. Currently she is working on her own label.
van Klaveren
Anouk van Klaveren explores the sharp edge of aesthetics. Her work revolves around the alienation of the human body and deconstruction of luxury. She expresses her thought experiments in various media, such as performance, fashion collections, jewellery and sculpture.
"I find it interesting how fashion creates an illusion of structure and hierarchy. As a collective myth, clothes and property became a tool to showcase financial or intellectual wealth in the daily life. A leather jacket embodies coolness, Scottish tweet is associated with upper class tailoring, pearls are posh. However, these are just western points of view. It's fascinating how cultural norms and standards can differ, but at the same time seem to resemble. Playing with this cultural relativity of luxury puts the fashion industry into perspective."
During her studies at the Royal Academy of Arts (NL) she got the opportunity to do an intern-ship at BLESS (Berlin DE). After her graduation, her project caught the attention of an international audience. Her work has been exhibited at Centraal Museum (Utrecht, 2016), Milan Design Week (2014) and was representing the Netherlands during the International Fashion Showcase (2015, UK).
As a designer he is always on a quest for wonder. Real wonder is something that hardly exists anymore in our society. Gino Anthonisse reflects on this by bringing his wondrous collages to life. By combining classic garments and ethnic elements together with strange materials and techniques he creates designs that are surprising as well as surreal.
His menswear collections have been showcased at Amsterdam Fashion Week (NL), Paris Fashion Week (FR) and Dutch Design Week (NL).
Gino Anthonisse (1988) is a Dutch menswear designer based in The Hague, The Netherlands. He studied at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague and graduated in 2014. He got the opportunity to live and work in Antwerp during his internship at Christian Wijnants in the summer of 2013.
We had the honour to develop the campaign for the 10th edition of Fashion Clash Festival! With this series of cakes we want to celebrate your favourite garments, instead of making new ones.
Read more on this here.
In the early Summer of 2017, the Zeeuws Museum, as instructed by Das Leben am Haverkamp, invites 40 visitors to give a description of 40 randomly selected objects of the museum's collection out of storage. Objects in the storage rooms are anonymous, without judgment, without a story. It is that anonymity that appeals to the imagination. The subjective descriptions of regional costume, jewellery and household goods induced us to develop a new collection without ever having seen the objects described.
With this method and our collection Das Leben am Haverkamp aims to create a bridge between past and future, between knowing and fantasizing, between the image of yourself and that of the other.
Volkskrant described it as one of the cultural highlights of 2018. Glamcult said to go see this with your own eyes – "The journey is worth it". Read about what i-D Vice and VPRO Nooit Meer Slapen had to say about it.
17 February 2018 – 5 May 2019
Last Saturday Das Leben am Haverkamp received the Dutch Design Award in the category Fashion for the work Bravado – A pretentious, swaggering display or courage during the award show at Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven, The Netherlands. This was our first big show at Future Generation, Mercedes-Benz Amsterdam Fashion Week last 26 January, which was well received by Volkskrant, NRC, Elsevier, Glamcult and Fucking Young! ao. The show represented our individual work in a collective setting and was a elaboration on new ways of presenting fashion. Although we were already very honoured to be nominated in both categories Young Designer and Fashion, winning is a tremendous acknowledgement.
Steaming on the beach this summer. Our collective project is captured by Sanja Murasic. The object are now on show in the great exhibition Uit de Mode @Centraal Museum Utrecht NL until 22nd of October 2017.
Boomtsjikke wah wah! We showed our Quirky Cruise collection as the opening show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Amsterdam this week and we hope it will stick to you the whole summer. It will not only serve the mind and eyes of "more seasoned jet-setters" but also the agoraphobics who will enjoy the sun on their one square meter balcony.
Here is a selection of this collective project.
All photo's by Team Peter Stigter
As a contribution to art=ARTIS, Anouk van Klaveren and Dewi Bekker created A residence that might remind you of that unique hotel in Magdeburg or that colourful gym where you used to train for tampon hockey. In a former bear stay they furnished a Bed&Breakfast.
Following their own interpretation of Standards for the Accommodation and Care of Animals in Zoos and Aquaria, drafted by EAZA (European Association of Zoos and Aquaria) the designers created a habitat.
Make yourself comfortable and enjoy the unique view and location of this accomodation.
We are excited to announce Das Leben am Haverkamp is working on its first solo exhibition! A site-specific project at Zeeuws Museum; sixty of our brand new pieces/objects/items will be on show.
17.02.2018 – 05.05.2019
Abdij, Middelburg (NL)
This wondrous jewellery is a significant part of PROJECT 000 005 – His Majesty prefers by Anouk van Klaveren.
Captured by photographer Imke Ligthart
Proud to announce we will be the opening show at this upcoming edition of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Amsterdam. It will not only serve the mind and eyes of "more seasoned jet-setters" but also the agoraphobics who will enjoy the sun on their one square meter balcony. The members of Das Leben am Haverkamp all have their individual label, but for this occasion we unite, as we will show a collective project this night.
13 July 2017
Gashouder, Amsterdam
(invite only)
Gino Anthonisse's quest for wonder is well represented in his new collection. By using a life-size collage technique he creates designs that are surprising as well as astonishingly surreal. By combining collages together with origami he discovers an approach on how to design clothing without sewing, only using folding for its construction.
Clothing enables you to express your identity and flaunt it. That is why
Christa van der Meer wonders, in what way is the clothing you wear connected
to your identity? Is fashion still an expression of identity when it is not worn
by a person, but worn by an object? The collection Creamy Dream is a cheerful exploration of these questions.
With this collection Dewi created an alienating group identity that is defined by an absurdist aesthetic that includes bright colours, striped patterns, rubber gloves and masks.
PROJECT 000 005 – 'His Majesty Prefers Pigs' started off by collecting portraits of royalties and kings who have surrounded themselves with exceptional wealth. Through this framework, she creates an imaginary tribe wearing her unisex clothing, accessories and jewellery
These HOT-AS-FUCK designers will be part of the opening of Amsterdam Fashion Week in January 2017. Invite only. A big shout out to Future Generation and Stroom Den Haag
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26 January 2017
Transformatorhuis, Amsterdam
21-23 January 2017
Marais, Paris
He is always searching for wonder. By combining classic garments and ethnic elements together with offbeat materials, techniques and accessories he brings back wonder into his collections. By using a collage technique he creates designs that are surprising as well as surreal astonishing. This technique is also shown is his new installation of the collection MADODA
By wrapping her silhouettes in different cultures she allows a new global silhouette to be born and gives us new ideas how to incorporate new fabrics and various prints. As an elaboration of her previous collection she continued the investigation on how to translate 2D images to 3D designs. The result is presented in a film which gives you an 360 degrees view on the collection.
Orange juice, Day 7
During her quest she does research on myths and alter egos, which includes Bolivian medicine men, superheroes, traditional European festivities and James Bond. This is shown in her new collection 'The sun would not catch them on the road'.
Cheese, Day 58
Anouk van Klaveren's PROJECT 000 002 in the desert with Photographer Imke Lighthart
We are ready to show off our four new collections!
23 – 27 January
Atelier Néerlandais
Gefelicifashion – a celebration of conventions
featured in Glamcult
Coffee, Day 12
– a celebration of conventions
This Das Leben am Haverkamp collaboration was shown during Future Generation at Amsterdam Fashion Week.
Setting up our performanstallation GEFELICIFASHION
Dewi Bekker's yellow coat,
Anouk van Klaveren's jumper and
Gino Anthonisse's ethnical jeans outfit flew to Belfast to be in this great photography project of Sandra Zegarra Patow.
Anouk van Klaveren's Project 000 005 is on the way
Collage & sketch by Dewi Bekker for the upcoming collection.
Collage of upcoming work Gino Anthonisse
This is a nice shoot by Jaimy Gail de Gier. And that is a good thing. Clothing by Christa van der Meer
Henri Verhoef has been using pieces from Gino Anthonisse and Dewi Bekker in this shoot. Well, we are ready to discover new areas!
Collage series by Dewi Bekker
Dewi her pieces are featured in this crazy shoot for Mondaze magazine.
A collection of ties and bowties by Dewi Bekker. The collection is a follow up on the accessories from her collection; I would like to drink beer high among the Aesir.
Lemonade, day 8
Collages by Christa van der Meer
Part of the catalogue of the London International Fashion Showcase 2015! Anouk van Klaveren has been showcasing her work at Brewer street Car park during IFS. Proud!
Inspirational image for Gino Anthonisse?
An investigation by Christa van der Meer into the relation between her portraits and fashion design.
What a wonderful shoot of Gino Anthonisse's collection Lost Wonder 2014
Anouk van Klaveren's pieces used in Imke Panhuijzen's shoot.
Giuliano Bolivar LOVES the plastic feathers of PROJECT 000 002 – Wildermann by Anouk van Klaveren.
Mixed juices, 9 Days
Sleek Magazine had a wonderful collaboration with photographer Christian Rinke and shot Christa's clothing in Berlin. (Issue summer 2014)
Part of the graduation shoot of Gino Anthonisse
For the exhibition BACK STAGE ON STAGE Anouk van Klaveren created a performative sequel to her graduation collection, PROJECT 000 004 – Hypertrichosis Bow Tie 2.0. The performance resembles a factory assembly line. In the factory, human hair will be preserved in a personal bow tie. All the hair that is used to make the final product is collected from the audience. Behind the table a database of human material is growing.
The individual visitors who donate their hair, can watch themselves becoming part of the system: their precious lock will be depersonalised by providing it with a serial number and a colour analysis. Their names written on the plastic bag, is the only reference to the former owners.
The work questions the current trend among fashion houses and shops for transparency about the production process and the origin of the base materials. Consumers increasingly want to know how things are produced and where they come from. But where does one draw the line? Can custom-made products be to personal?
Anouk van Klaveren has been collecting hair of the audience at Salone del mobile 2014 to be used as raw material in PROJECT 000 004 – Hypertrichosis Bow Tie 2.0. Check out the whole collection at www.anoukvanklaveren.com
This jumper is part of PROJECT 000 002 – Vestes Ad Illustrandam Embryogenesin Hominis Et Mammalium Abnormen by Anouk van Klaveren.
PROJECT 000 002 – Vestes Ad Illustrandam Embryogenesin Hominis Et Mammalium Abnormen
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A series of portraits painted on silk that were made by Christa van der Meer during a performance at BACK STAGE ON STAGE during Salone del Mobile, Milano 2014. This project stems from a fascination for the proportions of the face and the emotions that influence its expression. Specific parts of the portraits are shrunk to change the expression of the portrait.
Anouk van Klaveren launched her new PROJECT 000 003 – Privacy is Theft. She combines unique vintage locks with high-tec plastic. Because plastic is fantastic.
Collecting fish for a photo shoot of Anouk van Klaveren's PROJECT 000 003 – Privacy is Theft with photographer Imke Lighthart.
Who might have guessed that at least seven billion atoms found their way to construct four individual entities that would eventually speak and discuss the current state of affairs of something we delightfully – but often problematically – call fashion? A collision of people like this just happens once in a blue moon.
Our main protagonists – Anouk van Klaveren (1991), Christa van der Meer (1988), Dewi Bekker (1990) and Gino Anthonisse (1988) – joined forces and formed the collective Das Leben am Haverkamp after graduating from the Royal Academy of Art, The Hague.
Their unconventional approach to design and fashion results in thought-provoking, unpolished work, often inspired by daily rituals, cultural relativity of luxury and alter egos. New, uncharted territory is explored during the inventive performances and presentations of Das Leben am Haverkamp. All the members have their individual practice, and present their projects collectively.
Their headquarter is a laboratory situated in The Hague. Despite the freezing cold in winter, the abandoned building is a pleasurable place to be. Experiment takes place in their year-round playground – a motley mixture of black and white cats, purple pill bugs and wild plants that wangle their way in.
Das Leben am Haverkamp collectively disagrees on the imaginative borders created between (art) disciplines. Together they create the novel context necessary for their unrestricted way of working and thinking. Welcome to their island spaceship disjointed from time and space. It could all of a sudden land at a prestigious museum, or right in front of you at your local supermarket, but never as you expect.
Zeeuw Museum, Zeeuws Museum x Das Leben am Haverkamp, Middelburg (NL) 17 Feb 2018 – 5 May 2019
Centraal Museum, Quirky Cruise as part of the permanent setup – Tromp L'oeil, Utrecht (NL) from April on
Modemuze, Modemuze@OBA: Innovation, Quirky Cruise, Amsterdam (NL) 18 May – 2 Sept
WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get), Grey Space in The Middle, The Hague (NL) 12 May
HOW&WOW – cooperazione! by Crafts Council NL, Salone del Mobile, Milan (IT) 18 – 21 April
A residence that might remind you of that unique hotel in Magdeburg or that colourful gym where you used to train for tampon hockey, by Dewi Bekker and Anouk van Klaveren, ARTIS, Amsterdam (NL) 19 April – 26 August
Quirky Cruise, Heden, The Hague (NL) 3 March – 7 April
Winner, Dutch Design Award category Fashion
Nominee, Dutch Design Award category Young Designer
Dutch Design Week, Dutch Design Awards exhibition, Veemgebouw, Eindhoven (NL)
Dutch Design Week, preview Zeeuws Museum x Das Leben am Haverkamp, Eindhoven, (NL)
Centraal Museum, Uit de Mode, Quirky Cruise by Das Leben am Haverkamp, Utrecht (NL)
Nest, Pitch Black Photo Booth by Eddy The Eagle Museum in collaboration with Das Leben am Haverkamp, Nest, The Hague (NL)
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Amsterdam, Quirky Cruise, opening show by Das Leben am Haverkamp (NL)
Punch Punch and About Asia at Future Center, Boom City, by Fashionclash, Chengdu (CHN)
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Amsterdam, Future Generation presents Das Leben am Haverkamp (NL)
Tijdgenoten, a night by Glamcult at nightclub De School, Amsterdam (NL)
Avondwinkel de Buren op 102, presentation collaboration Das Leben am Haverkamp and Marsdiep, Amsterdam (NL)
Atelier Néerlandais, The Show-Off Show, Paris (FR)
Mercedez Benz Fashion Week Amsterdam, Future Generation, Gefelicifashion, Amsterdam (NL)
Gemeentemuseum Den Haag, performance and exhibition in de Tuinzaal, The Hague (NL)
i-D Vice (US), meet the radical fashion collective making clothes you can eat, 24 April
See All This, Zeeuws Museum x Das Leben am Haverkamp, no.9, spring issue
Elle Decoration (NL), Salone del Mobile, April
NRC, Tentoonstelling, Op deze expositie moet je het zelf uitzoeken, 14 March
Volkskrant, 16 culturele hoogtepunten van 2018, Cultuurtip 8, Originele ontwerpers aan de slag met impressies van museumbezoek, 5 Jan.
Glamcult, Das Leben am Haverkamp teams up with Zeeuws Museum, 16 Feb.
VPRO Nooit Meer Slapen, De Reismicrofoon, 15 Feb.
i-D Vice (NL), Das Leben am Haverkamp raakte geïnspireerd door Zeeuwse folklore, 6 Feb.
Volkskrant V, Het talent van 2018, Mode en design, second place, 28 December
HP/ De Stijl, Alles Nue!, interview with Das Leben am Haverkamp, winter 2017/18
Volkskrant, Dude is wat tijdschrift voor designers moet zijn: vooruitstrevend en elegant, 9 Nov.
Dude, by BNO, Young Designer Award, autumn 2017
Elsevier, Interview met drie kanshebbers voor Young Designer Award, 23 Oct.
Viewpoint, Das Leben am Haverkamp – The fashion rebels, #40
Metal Magazine, Das Leben am Haverkamp – Defying fashion as it is, Oct.
NRC, review Amsterdam Fashion Week, 18 July
Nylon, Why We're Obsessed With Amsterdam Fashion Week, 18 July
Metro, Das Leben am Haverkamp opent Fashion Week, 14 July
Parool, Een schilderij om aan te trekken, 13 July
Elsevier, Kwartet van solisten in overrompelende show, March
Fucking Young!, Das Leben am Haverkamp, Jan.
NRC, Nieuwe koers voor Amsterdam Fashion Week, 27 Jan.
Volkskrant, Overdonderende shows van jong Nederlands talent, 31 Jan.
Parool, Das Leben am Haverkamp opent Fashionweek met vier shows, 26 Jan.
i-D Vice, Das Leben am Haverkamp, Jan.
Pairs Project, Dogme, Jan.
Pairs Project by Eclectic Magazine, #12 Welcome to Cathood, Nov.
A Shaded view on Fashion by Diane Pernet, Jan.
Eclectic Magazine, Introducing: Das Leben am Haverkamp, Jan.
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The existence of life has no overall meaning. I realized this when I was seven years old watching an IMAX theater presentation on outer space at the Air and Space Museum in Huntsville, Alabama. It was a traumatic experience for such a young child, but I have had time to reason with this thought. There is no proof that humans have a reason to be on Earth other than to live, reproduce, and keep the cycle going. The same goes for all other life. But when this is over, when the cycle has been finished, what is next? There is a huge difference between life in general and life in the biosphere of Earth. On Earth, everything matters and is reliant upon each other, but in the whole universe, Earth is just a piece of dust. So why are we here?
No reason. The universe is the largest thing we know of but is so vast that no one could ever travel across it. If we sent an outer space probe traveling at 30,000 mph, it would take 150,000 years to reach the nearest star. Looking out at space, one can barely imagine how big it really is. There is no way mankind would ever be able to reach the edge of the universe if it actually exists. If there is an edge, what is beyond that? There is always one more step to go and no answers for any of the unending questions. If the earth suddenly ceased to exist, it would have no impact on the universe. If the death of one unrelated person in the next state has no impact on my life, why would the ending of the world have any impact on anything else? Nothing would change because there is no overall reason for anything at all.
This is an extremely depressing subject that many people avoid thinking about; and for good reason. We are insignificant, which I am now content with, but I think it is important that people at least give some serious thought to the idea. It is scary that such a complex thing such as the Earth and all its components happened by chance and for no reason. This is why many religions were created, to help one cope with the feeling of insignificance. I think the best way to overcome the though is to focus on Earth, not the universe. It is much too large to comprehend and is not something a person can change. On earth though, people can make a difference. Meaning is found within our created societies and forms of entertainment. We are on earth to enjoy life, not to accomplish something any larger than what we can comprehend.
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Epson 2.7 Printer Drivers weighs in at 961.5MB, and Lexmark 2.5 Printer Drivers is a smaller 147.5MB download. Both are available via the Software Update application or as downloadable installers at the Apple Support Web site.


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Monday, May 23, 2016
44 66 174 666 804 | The death of Baltimore Raven Tray Walker, March 18, 2016 (Revisited)
5/23/16 = 5+23+16 = 44 (Kill = 44)
In light of the Freddie Gray ruling in Baltimore today, May 23, 2016, I am reminded of this mysterious death story. Notice above that Tray Walker died 66-days ago.
Today, May 23, is the 144th day of the year, a number also connected to 'Baltimore Ravens'.
1044 is a lot like '144'.
As for the gematria of '174', that connects to 'Number of the Beast', or 666. Recall, if you sum the first 144 decimal points of Pi, it totals 666.
If you missed my post earlier today about the 'Vietnam Veteran' at the Freddie Gray protests, Robert Valentine, be sure to check that out. Of course Obama is in Vietnam today.
Link: http://freetofindtruth.blogspot.com/2016/05/42-84-102-523-freddie-gray-officer.html
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On the rails.
I road the Station to Station train in from Barstow to L.A. this week. It's got its good things (some damn fine music and some interesting people) and some not so good stuff (little sense of history). Get my take over at KCRW.
In the meantime, here's the UFO I saw while sitting in the desert outside of Barstow. It's really real.


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SMART TIPS for small spaces:
Simplify – Small spaces look larger when there is less clutter, artwork and accessories. Use larger scale (but fewer) pieces of art & accessories that have high visual impact. Look for furnishings that do double duty – especially for storage. Use blinds and/or single panels to eliminate a heavy or overdressed look around your windows.
Make it Cohesive – Carry a basic color scheme throughout the house. Select one or two anchor colors and two or three accent colors. Repeat patterns in your furnishings (like floral duvet in bedroom, floral panels in dining room, floral artwork over fireplace) in different areas of your rooms.
Arrange Properly – Don't plaster furniture against the wall. The wide-open space in the middle won't read "big room" but have the opposite effect. Create smaller, individual activity areas in the rooms for more function and better use of the overall space available.
Read Spacious & Tall – Create the illusion of height by raising drape panels a foot (or more, space allowing) higher than top of window. Use a floor mirror in a strategic spot in your room to double the visual space. Dark wall colors recede, and can make a small room look larger, especially if accented with crisp white trim.
Tone it Down – Keep one color and surface that doesn't change throughout the home – like flooring, trim molding and doors or ceilings to unify all the spaces. Use large planes of solid colors in each room, and use secondary colors in smaller splashes to avoid the "circus "effect.


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Welcome to the site of Florida Gun Shows, the largest gun show promoter in Florida. Because of our commitment to excellence and safety, as well as our longevity in this market, we have amassed the most reputable exhibitors in the state. We pride ourselves in providing the highest quality and selection of merchandise, service to our customers and best of all, you will enjoy all of this with the benefit of discount prices, too!
Our shows are your one-stop shop where you will enjoy an enormous array of firearms, ammunition, shooting supplies, knives and so much more. Our exhibitors will be selling new handguns and rifles as well as pre-owned guns.
You will also find large assortment of accessories for shooting; ammo, scopes, clips, reloading supplies, holsters, carry cases, range bags, hunting gear and concealment products. For the knife collectors, we have several knife dealers including custom knife makers, and sharpeners.
For those of you interested in self defense products, you will see a large selection of tasers, stun guns and pepper sprays as well as other products. We also offer concealed weapon permit classes throughout the weekend.
BUY, SELL AND TRADE is our motto but when bringing your gun to the show, it MUST be unloaded, checked by an officer at the entrance and secured with a plastic tie strap. This includes Concealed weapon Permit Holders, in accordance with the Florida Laws. No loose ammo is permitted in the show.
You are permitted to bring a gun(s) into the show for the purpose of appraisal, sale, trade or for accessories. We have a two gun maximum limit. No merchandise is permitted to be brought in by carts.
We have a security man who will check it and then secure it with a plastic tie strap that will prohibit the gun from firing. You MUST make sure the gun is unloaded prior to entering the show and also empty any loaded magazines and leave the ammunition in your vehicle. Even, if you are a concealed weapon permit holder! Safety is our number one priority and we have a zero tolerance policy. You will be immediately ejected should you break this rule.


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Jumeirah to Host JBC Challenge
The open junior and adult championships will take place at The Jumeirah Beach Club from the 17th December 2003 to the 9th January 2004.
The Jumeirah Beach Club will host 'The JBC Challenge 2004' open tennis championships from the 17th December to the 9th January for juniors and adults. It is the first in a series of three price money tournaments in 2004.
The event, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hasher Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum and endorsed by Tennis Emirates, will be regulated by the tournament rules governing the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and is open to all male and female junior and adult players in the UAE.
Top players from Dubai expected to be participating in the tournament include UAE Davis Cup Players Behroozian and Nader, playing coaches Dunican, Bramly and Bulant, as well as The Jumeirah Beach Club's top billings Andrew Evans and Ivan Sanchez. The women's category will see The Jumeirah Beach Club's Sanet Nel and top ranked player Lenka Zacharova and the junior event has already received confirmations from top UAE players Emily Leenan (girls under 12), Jennifer Smith (girls under 14) and Taras Kopach (boys under 18). More than 150 entries are expected for the tournament, which will award valuable points towards the UAE national tennis ranking to participants in all categories.
All matches from the Semifinals onwards will be played on published times and dates at The Jumeirah Beach Club with the seven floodlit tennis courts being the perfect backdrop for this tournament. Spectators are welcome to watch all matches free of charge.
The finals for juniors and adults will be played between the 6th and the 9th of January followed by an official awards presentation and ceremony on Friday, January 9th. All finalists will be awarded with trophies while attractive prize money awaits the finalists in the Men's and Women's Singles and Men's Doubles. The tournament is sponsored by Tennis Emirates, Crystal Gallery and Wilson Sporting Goods and promises to see plenty of exciting action in the world of competitive tennis.


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CMS themes are those kinds of environments or formats which are used to create websites and webpages. There are specialized CMS themes and open source CMS themes for many different types and categories of websites such as ecommerce store websites, photography websites, art websites etc. In a similar way, there are certain open source CMS themes that are especially meant to create real estate websites.
Such CMS themes are known as real estate open source CMS themes. Such themes are ideal for designing websites for those persons who own real estate companies or for those who wish to list down many properties for buyers and sellers. Real estate open source CMS themes offer a great platform for real estate listing marketing and management.
There are many types and designs or real estate open source CMS themes available with different features and functions. Some features which may be included on such themes include search engine optimization, virtual tour support, lead capture, customizable templates, site management features, configurable search and many others.
CMS these for real estate help users in easily listing down properties and their features and that too in a very user friendly and easy way.
The office space real estate concrete5 theme can be used to display a real estate office. It has features like:
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The clean house real estate concrete5 theme can be used a home page theme. It carries features like:
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Monday, July 04, 2005
7 comments:
- Adam said...
You know what Dr. Mahathir said, we still have "the tallest twin towers". ;-)
- 9:04 am
- Kervin said...
:) True they only got 1 prong up into the sky, we kiasu got two XD
- 9:43 am
- mmulibra said...
Aiya, home sick now..
I can see KLCC from my house..
- 11:58 am
- petite fleur said...
I think here is a place used to take a picture of the movie Entrapment. Exciting!
- 7:19 pm
- Jeremy said...
Well actually there isn't such a thing as an "exclusive shopping destination". Everyone can shop there if they wish to.
- 8:08 pm
- Kervin said...
mmulibra: Haven't been in Kl a while myself :d
petite fleur: Yeah they shot part of it at the Kl Twin Towers and the other at the historical city of Melaka.
jeremy: It's exclusive that many of the shops there are beyond most people's price range and the reason that so many rich Middle Eastern travellers are shopping there.
- 8:24 pm
- Simon said...
wow. sweet.
- 4:45 pm
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Because you're asking this question, I have to start out with a warning: BE CAREFUL!
I get it; you are being smothered by debt, and you want to get your finances under control. You want a fresh start so that you can buy a house and build the life you've always dreamt of. You are not alone! And this is a goal that a chapter 7 bankruptcy attorney in Utah can help you accomplish by discharging your debts.
But it takes time. You did not get yourself into this mess overnight, and you can't get out of it overnight either.
The fact is that chapter 7 bankruptcy offers immediate relief by stopping debt collectors from harassing you, and pausing your monthly payments so that you can catch your breath. But you probably will not be able to get a mortgage right away.
FHA or Conventional Mortgage?
First of all, if you are planning on getting an FHA loan, you will have to wait at least 2 years from the date of discharge of your bankruptcy. That is the FHA's lending policy, and there is not much you can do do about it. If you are considering a Conventional Mortgage (and you probably should be!) then the lender will determine how soon after filing you can get a mortgage. It's possible you could find someone to give you a mortgage sooner, but more likely you will actually have to wait longer than 2 years after discharge to get a conventional mortgage. The standard time period is 4 years.
The decision of whether to get an FHA mortgage or a conventional mortgage is important, and how soon you can get one should not be your only concern. Out of haste, many people opt for an FHA mortgage because the qualify with a poor credit score, low down payment, and can apply sooner after filing bankruptcy. But this may not be a wise decision because it is going to cost you a fortune in interest rates and mortgage insurance.
A conventional mortgage does not require mortgage insurance if you have 20% down. You will need a better credit score, and you'll have to wait longer, but you will save a ton in interest rates.
So, why not rent for a bit after filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Utah?
I know that you don't want to wait any longer to buy a house. But if making rash financial decisions is what got you caught in this mess in the first place, then your best bet is to be careful with your financial future moving forward. Make sure you're on solid ground before you try to leap to the next level.
High interest rates may be part of the reason you're in this position. So be careful. Rent a house for a while. You don't have to rent forever, just for a few years. Rebuild your credit by being responsible with car loans and credit cards. Save up a larger down payment. Then you can get the house of your dreams without digging yourself back into the same hole you're in now!


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Rethinking Visits to Jamaica and Russia
I've never been to either, though I've heard of the homophobic attitudes in Jamaica from friends who were from there. And I'm just learning about similar issues in the former USSR.
Not going to Jamaica will not be a huge issue - for me anyway. There are plenty of tropical islands with beautiful beaches and turquoise water. Jamaica never really stuck out for me - other than my brief ambition to one day say I went to all the locations listed in the Beach Boys' song Kokomo. But....that's not really an absolute must for me.
Russia, on the other hand, I have *always* wanted to go to Russia. Specifically, I really, really, really want to visit the Hermitage. Having checked off the Louvre, the British Museum, the Egyptian Museum, and the Smithsonian from my list of must-visit museums - the Hermitage was honestly one of the next ones I wanted to see. A lot.
Not to mention the myriad of ornate cathedrals and churches in Russia, the sights in Moscow, and how epic it would be to cross the entire length of the country of Russia.
I really want to change the fact that I'm not more informed about Russia, but they're making that very difficult when they're discriminating against my friends and family who are gay - even from afar.
Maybe, just as I have a lot to learn about Russia, Russia has a lot to learn about the world beyond their borders too.


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A year ago, I had never listened to a podcast in my entire life. They seemed like this weird thing that old people might do (if you're old and that offended you – sorry). And yet, podcasts have quickly become a massive new media phenomenon that was arguably catalysed by the success of the narrative podcast called Serial. If you've never gotten into podcasts and want to get hooked, that series will do the job.
Podcasts are such a pleasurable way to accompany your commute on public transportation, whilst exercising or doing the chores around the house. Like millions of other newly converted listeners, after finishing listening to Serial I felt like a man who had just been given the sweetest taste of a new drug. Where could I get more of this incredibly engaging content?!
Being a person who is somewhat obsessed with business and entrepreneurship I started to build up a library of all the entrepreneurship, business and startup related podcasts that I could get my hands (or ears?) onto. During this year I've consumed more media through podcasts than blogs and books. It's a behaviour change that I suspect a lot of other people have gone through as well.
So. After listening to all these podcasts for hundreds of hours – which are the best ones that will make you a smarter entrepreneur? Without further ado, here's the list;
1. How To Start A Startup
If you're into billion dollar startups – this podcast is a fanboy's dream come true. It features lectures from the cream of the Silicon Valley crop. Peter Thiel, Reid Hoffman, Ben Horowitz, Sam Altman, Marc Andreessen, Brian Chesky and a swath of other household names take turns in teaching a class of fresh faced Stanford students the fundamentals of starting a startup.
Listening to these episodes is the best way to expose yourself to the thinking and best practises of some of the best entrepreneurs in the world. If you don't operate your business out of Silicon Valley, then this podcast is the best free way to educate yourself in the ways of high growth.
The lectures cover everything from idea generation, acquisition, culture, personal development, raising capital and later stage advice. It's very hard for me to pick a favourite from this series, they're all fantastic.
Listen: How To Start A Startup
Number of Episodes: 20
Average Length: 48 mins
2. Foundation
Kevin Rose is a well known 'startup guy' in Silicon Valley, most well known for founding Digg back in the day. In Foundation he conducts in-depth private interviews with some of the best founders in the ecosystem.
One of the great things about Kevin's interviewing style is that it doesn't really feel like an interview, instead it feels like you're just chilling at a bar and listening to your friend share a story. He makes sure to ask the questions that a an entrepreneur just starting out can get the most value from.
Two of my favorite episodes are his interviews with Elon Musk (Tesla, Paypal, SpaceX, SolarCity) and Kevin Systrom (cofounder of Instagram).
Listen: Foundation
Number of Episodes: 43
Average Length: 50 minutes
3. Startup Podcast
This was the first business podcast that I listened to. It follows the story of a podcast host turned entrepreneur who starts a business that produces podcasts (it's like podception).
Every founder will be able to empathise with the journey that the host (Alex Blumberg) goes through – getting knocked back by investors, negotiating with cofounders about equity, dealing with unhappy customers and the eventual success that comes from a lot of hard work and luck.
There are two seasons so far in this podcast. The second season follows the story of a YCombinator startup called DatingRing. It's not as good as the first season, but it's still entertaining. Throughout both seasons you'll find yourself nodding your head in recognition as the startup narrative plays itself out.
I'm really looking forward to season 3 – I have a hunch that it's going to be their best one yet as they take their learnings from what worked in the first two seasons and use them to produce an even better show (no pressure guys!).
Listen: Startup Podcast
Number of Episodes: 30
Average Length: 28 minutes
4. The Pitch Podcast
This is the newest kid on the podcast block. They've only got a few episodes out so far but I think the hosts are onto something that is going to be very successful. Normally it's rare to hear other entrepreneurs pitching to investors unless you happen to be an investor yourself. Often times when you start pitching to investors you're doing it for the first time – that's why this podcast is so valuable.
Each episode features a newish startup pitching their idea. The hosts then follow up with a few questions and go a little more in depth into the entrepreneur's business idea. The episode culminates with two investors recording their feedback on the pitch and the idea – and saying whether or not they'd invest in the business.
You'll learn a lot from this podcast about how to communicate your ideas effectively. Learning how to structure a good pitch, how to master your tone and what are the common questions an investor asks. Plus it's a good way of keeping your finger on the pulse of what ideas other entrepreneurs in the trenches are working on.
Listen: The Pitch Podcast
Number of Episodes: 4
Average Length: 18 minutes
5. Planet Money
I won't lie, it took me a while to get into Planet Money – but now I'm definitely a big fan. Produced by NPR, Planet Money has been around as a podcast for years and they seem to be getting better and better. Each episode is a highly entertaining examination of one part of the economy.
Whilst it seems hard to imagine that anything that talks about the economy might be funny – that's what makes Planet Money so good. They find the most interesting and relevant topics that have money as their central theme and turn them into highly entertaining and educational short stories.
One of my favourite episodes is a journey into the origin of a t-shirt. Where the cotton is grown, where it's manufactured and how it eventually ends up in your wardrobe. Some of their recent episodes have also been a great analysis and commentary of the economic situation in Greece.
Listen: Planet Money
Number of Episodes: 600+
Average Length: 15 minutes
6. The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss is the ultimate generalist and lifestyle optimiser. I read his book 'The Four Hour Work Week' when I was 19, it had a massive impact on my life. It's the first book I always recommend to anyone looking to start a business. It feels like I'm always buying new copies because I never seem to get them back – hmmm!
His podcast interviewees are from an incredibly diverse spread of disciplines and you'll find a generous sprinkling of entrepreneurs throughout his episodes. It's undoubtedly one of the best podcasts in the business niche. His interview with Arnold Schwarzenegger was particularly good.
Listen: The Tim Ferriss Show
Number of Episodes: give or take 100
Average Length: Over an hour
7. Foundr Magazine Podcast
Disclosure: I'm a little biased in recommending this podcast, that's because I'm a friend of the host and producer – Nathan Chan. I met Nathan earlier this year when I moved to Melbourne. His attitude and work ethic are nothing short of inspiring. In less than 10 months he has built a community of over 300,000 people who are eagerly consuming the content that he puts out into the world for budding entrepreneurs.
Considering he runs his media empire from Australia, it's quite incredible how he's managed to score interviews with such an amazing line-up of entrepreneurs. Some of those include Richard Branson, Tim Ferriss, Marie Forleo & Seth Godin.
Nathan in particular is great at selecting entrepreneurs to interview who have excelled in a very specific niche or field. For example, one of his most recent episodes features an interview with the cofounders of Frank Body – who built a beauty business off of Instagram that is on track to turn over 20 million in revenue in it's second year of operations. He always asks questions that can be easily turned into action steps for any entrepreneur who wants to recreate the success of the interviewee.
Listen: FoundrMag Podcast
Episodes: 53
Average Length: 40 minutes
If you need to break up all the business themed content and clear your head then I've got two more recommendations for you. Currently my two favourite non-business podcasts are TED Radio Hour and Mystery Show.
I used to love devouring new TED talks, but I admit that I struggle to find the discipline and time nowadays to sit in front of the computer and watch them. Each TED radio hour episode is a beautifully curated selection of TED talks around a central theme. Hosted by the wonderful Guy Raz, you will be inspired and amazed by the ideas that each episode presents. I particularly love how each episode seeks to explore the cutting-edge thinking happening on all possible perspectives of a particular problem.
Mystery Show is another podcast produced by the same people who created the Startup Podcast. Each episode features the host Starlee Kine attempting to solve a very random mystery. At first I was honestly bewildered at how Starlee could make this podcast entertaining – but you'll be pleasantly surprised. My favourite episode is definitely the one about the Belt Buckle (trust me – it's a beautiful story that will make you laugh and want to cry).
The easiest way to listen to these podcasts is to use the Podcasts app if you're on Iphone or to download the Stitcher app if you're on Android.
That brings us to the end of my recommendations for podcasts that will make you a smarter entrepreneur. If you've enjoyed reading this list then please do share it on Twitter or Facebook.
Are there any podcasts that you would put on the list? Leave them in the comments below.


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At Healthcare Experience Design conference, designers rethink 'broken processes'
March 26, 2013 in Medical Technology
At the third annual Healthcare Experience Design conference on Monday, several hundred designers, developers and other creative thinkers put their minds to drawing up better experiences for patients and providers alike.
"We need you to help this industry learn how to do better," Jacob Reider, MD, chief medical officer at the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT, told the crowd as the day began.
The day wasn't just about clunky, confusing, oftentimes aggravating electronic health record user interfaces – although there are plenty of those. (My wife, a Web designer, joined me at the conference to learn some new ways of thinking about her own profession; when I showed her some EHR screenshots, she recoiled in disbelief.)
Rather, the sessions and keynotes at the HxD conference took a broader view, rethinking the processes and systems involved in healthcare delivery and wellness – from physician workflow to patient engagement to population health.
Sandy Hilfiker and Molly McLeod, from Northampton, Mass.-based CommunicateHealth, which seeks to improve health literacy through user-centered design, showed how, in a nation where nearly half of Americans have limited literacy – and nine out of 10 have limited health literacy – patients must be drafted to serve as "co-creators" in the prototype stage of healthcare websites.
They offered a list of to-dos (and not-to-dos) for content developers: everything from avoiding long words and and dense walls of text, to specifying optimal color contrast and the best font sizes and line heights.
Toward the broader topic of how to drive patient engagement – or, as his session title put it, "How to Design User Habits" – Nir Eyal, a lecturer at Stanford, explained how some websites are "painkillers" (aimed at an obvious need, they serve a quantifiable market) and some are "vitamins" (targeting an emotions, engendering good feelings, they start out aimed at an as-yet unidentifiable crowd of user).
Sites such as Facebook and Twitter started out as so-called vitamins … but soon became indispensable to huge numbers of people, even filling deeper emotional needs than may initially have been anticipated.
The key to developing habit-forming technology, said Eyal, is to understand end-users' "internal triggers" – the emotional drives that motivate them – and develop technology that begins as "vitamin" and then "turns into a painkiller."
That's a lesson that could be learned, for example, by some health and wellness apps. As popular as they are, most are still often underused.
"Most people download health apps and never open them," said Cassie McDaniel, of the Centre for Global eHealth Innovation at Toronto's University Health Network.
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MnDOT reminds farmers it is illegal to plant crops in highway rights of way
ST. CLOUD, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation reminds farmers that planting crops within rights of way is illegal. Plantings pose a safety concern as crops can block motorists' vision and create other safety problems.
State law also prohibits plowing and tilling in rights of way—including driving lanes, shoulders, ditches and sight corners at intersections—which can lead to erosion that adversely affects the environment.
"Our roadway technicians are knowledgeable and willing to help landowners adopt practices that enhance safety and the environment," said Steve Lund, state maintenance engineer. "The goal of these restrictions is to ensure safety and to protect roadside environments."
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If you might have missed my previous posts to the Hong Kong series I have written, you can check them here:
The first two times I had less than 24 hours in this cosmopolitan city. The last time I had slightly over 24 hours. This time I had less than 24 hours again.
I stayed at Hop Inn Mody Hostel again which is located in Tsim Sha Tsui. It's very central, spacious and affordable. I would recommend this hostel, and I would definitely stay here again.
As the posts before, I will list all the things you could do in one day in Hong Kong.
So here we go:
1. Breakfast in a cafe near your hostel:
Most chinese cities, especially Hong Kong, have plenty of different cafes at every corner that serve delicious pastry, sandwiches, and coffee, all fitting the taste buds of any westerner. Coming from Germany, the country known for its variety of bread, I approve of the cafes in Hong Kong.
2. Visit the museums:
Hong Kong has some interesting and unique museums to offer, especially close to Tsim Sha Tsui in the harbour area. I visited two museums which are in the same building. The Hong Kong Museum of History, and the Science Museum.
Here are some small reviews of the two museums I visited.
Science Museum:
I had the feeling that this museum was directed more towards kids. There was a lot of information about the human body, for example, that should be known to adults. Still, I liked how interactive the museum was. There were different activites involved with obtaining the information. It's definitely worth a visit, even for adults.
So if you have seen everything you wanted to see in Hong Kong, go ahead and have a look inside the science museum. It doesn't take too much time to walk through it, especially as an adult.
There was also a nail bed where visitors were allowed to lie down on it, and a professional advised what to do. I did it as well, and it didn't hurt at all. Unfortunately, I don't have a picture of that. But it was an interesting experience.
Hong Kong Museum of History:
This is in the same building, but you need a different ticket for this. I heard of my friend Josie that it was a highly interesting museum about the dramatic history of today's Hong Kong. With that I mean the outcome of Hong Kong as a city it is now. It has so many influences from different cultures that make the city so unique like no other in the world. The museum explains how Hong Kong has developped to the city it is today. It shows the ecological development, the unique appearance of ecosystems and animals in this city, and then, finally shows the influence of its chinese origin, the british opium war and the effects of the japanese occupation. All of these incidents are reflected in the city's unique culture, and have shaped Hong Kong into today's modern, cosmopolitan city. Hong Kong might be the most unique city I have visited. You can neither compare it to other chinese cities, nor western countries.
There were so much more beautiful photo opportunities. These are the most beautiful snaps I took though.
I am usually not a big fan of museums, but this one was pretty cool. It reminded me of the Story of Berlin museum a little bit.
3. Visit Mammy Pancake – Again:
I had to get some of these delicious treats again, before leaving China for good. This time I got sweet potato (the purple one) and Sesame. The sesame one was a bit disappointing. I thought they'd fill it with black sesame paste, but it was just sprinkled with light sesame. Sweet potato was the bomb though. Nothing compared to green tea chocolate though :)
4. Stroll along the promenade:
When I walked towards the promenade at Tsim Sha Tsui, I couldn't believe my eyes. There was heavy fog hanging above the skyline making it look like some sick special effect of a science fiction movie. It looked so beautiful, with the boats sailing in the harbour, and the sun slowly setting into the white curtains of the sky.
The weather was really nice. It wasn't too hot, so you could comfortably walk around in short clothes. Unfortunately, I just had a sweatshirt, so I was sweating like crazy.
Still, I had to say goodbye to beautiful Hong Kong for good. Of course, it has always been a bit stressful to just visit this amazing city more of less for 24 hours, but the more often I visited, the more I appreciated it. I had a last view on Hong Kong, and then headed to the airport already.
My flight was in the evening, and I would be back in Yuyao in the evening, early enough to take a shower and find some good night's rest. The next day, I had one more trip left which was to Shanghai with the laowais (Ana, Josie and Alessandro).
I hope you enjoyed this post. If you have ever been to Hong Kong, feel free to recommend me some more places to visit for next time :)
Thanks for reading and travelling with me!


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I believe the practice of writing poetry can save a life. I believe this because it saved mine.
Where do we go when someone has bruised our heart? When we've attempted a life-change and failed? When there is absolutely nothing wrong with the outside of our life, but the inside is roiling like an angry sea? We could pull the covers over our heads, or have a second latte, or a third glass of Gentleman Jack. Or, we could write poetry.
If you're a future poet, i.e., you haven't tried this before, first, choose a book of poetry. Read it with the intent of getting inside the head of your poet. You may not like her; you may not understand her, but listen as best you can. Do you hear the music of her voice, its rhythm, or the riffs between her lines?
When you've read, at the very least, ten books with this same intention to detail, then you can begin. Grab a few books of poetry and a pencil. Mark the stanzas; count the iambs; note the line breaks; feel the words on your tongue, the roof of your mouth. Decide how a particular poem is put together. Let it put you back together.
Pablo Neruda was the quintessential poet, drinking all of life in, writing all of life down. When he said he loved the sea, you believed him. When he said, "I have gone marking the atlas of your body with crosses of fire," you believed him capable of great love.
Writing poetry is a practice that teaches. First it teaches us humility, that growth takes time. Then it rewards us with small successes, an internal rhyme we didn't even try for, or that perfect word that took two days, our head bent over a thesaurus, to discover. If we are especially fortunate, it brings us friends. The kind that call when we've gone missing, who rejoice when we finally get a recalcitrant poem accepted, and who weep with us over the loss of our dog.
Poetry saved my life. When circumstances moved me from California to Tennessee to Oregon within a very short period of time, the one constant was my ability to chronicle my topographical world and my emotional world in verse. Writing poetry saved me from diving headfirst into depression (or Gentleman Jack); yet it was not cheap self-expression or therapy. It was work. It demanded sobriety, patience and diligence. There was room for reflection, but never for self-pity.
To be a poet it to be an opening, a gaping vulnerability, a fallible, stumbling human. And it is to be very, very fortunate. We, like Neruda, are given an opportunity to embrace this world in all of its startling beauty and its daunting ambiguity. He wrote of that beauty and ambiguity, and of his obligation as a poet. If we are to become poets, we too have an obligation to drink in all of life, and to write all of life down.
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January Jones holds hands with a her Sweetwater director Noah Miller as they hang out in the sunny weather on Monday (August 20) in Santa Monica, Calif.
The 34-year-old Mad Men actress was followed close behind by her little one Xander, who was being wheeled in a stroller.
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British mental health campaigner Jonny Benjamin MBE ran the marathon with the man who talked him down from a bridge during the "worst moment" of his life.
The 30-year-old and the "stranger on the bridge" Neil Laybourn completed the race together for the mental health charity Heads Together, founded by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince Harry.
They managed to raise £30,000 for the campaign, and finished the 26.2 mile marathon in five hours and twenty-eight minutes.
The pair are close friends after meeting in 2008 on Waterloo Bridge when Benjamin was prepared to jump off after being diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder - which is a cross between schizophrenia and bipolar.
Good samaritan Laybourn managed to talk Benjamin down off the bridge by promising him things "would get better" and showing his belief in Benjamin. After 25 minutes, the emergency services arrived and the two went their separate ways.
Eight years later, they were reunited after Benjamin tracked Laybourn down, which was turned into an award-winning documentary, shown on Channel 4 in 2015.
"I was in the worst place of my life and just thought it would never get better," Benjamin reflected to the BBC after his emotional reunion with Laybourn.
"I ran away from the hospital and I went to this bridge. I was on the edge and this stranger then appeared from nowhere and began talking to me. It sounds very simple but he said he believed in me and thought I would get better. That changed my mind about what I was about to do."
Prince William, Catherine and Prince Harry persuaded the pair to run the marathon for Heads Together.
Speaking prior to the marathon (via The Telegraph), Benjamin admitted: "Admittedly, I haven't done the training I needed for it.
"It's been a tough year so far with my relapse and going back into hospital, family illness, and most recently my Uncle and then Grandma passing away a few days ago. But I WILL complete the 26 miles! Even if I have to crawl some of the way!!
"This feels like such an important moment for mental health. They're calling this the world's first ever #mentalhealthmarathon. It's a privilege to be part of it."


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Conscripted into the Russian army, a rebellious 18-year-old bent on fleeing military service has his attitude adjusted when he is forcibly detained, subjected to dehumanizing training tactics and sent off to fight in Chechnya.
In Siberian Education (2011), Lilin wrote of growing up among criminals in the small Soviet republic of Transnistria. Here, as "Nicolai," he presents a fictionalized first-person account of his horrific experiences in the Chechen War. His cockiness cooled by a few days in a hellish prison, the young draftee quickly rises in the ranks thanks to his hunting and target-shooting experience and frightening proficiency with a Kalashnikov assault rifle. After acclimating to his new existence collecting dead body parts from a bloodstained landscape, he becomes a member of the "saboteurs," an elite group whose primary function is to shoot opposing forces in the head from a safe distance. The enemy is mainly small Islamic units wreaking havoc on the Russians. The book documents the conflict, scene by brutal scene, in straightforward fashion, reaching maximum grisliness when Nicolai's gonzo superior matter-of-factly cuts the skin off a captured soldier with a knife. The narrative is full of memorable images: "heads shattered like ceramic vases," deaths "poor in movement" because of the speed and suddenness of the sniper's bullet. "The rhythmic sound of the bullets...made me feel the calm and comfort you feel when you climb into a bed with clean, warm sheets after a day of being tired and cold," Nicolai says. As powerfully observed as this book is, its straightforward approach is a bit of a letdown following an opening that promises a more cutting, offbeat, Catch-22–style antiwar commentary. Happy to transcend grunt status, Nicolai buys into the camaraderie among soldiers and derives satisfaction from doing his job well. His descriptions of a sniper's existence sometimes take on the casual tone reminiscent of the voiced-over spy tips on the TV show Burn Notice.
This firsthand account of the Chechen War is light on politics but heavy on the grim reality of mindless killing.


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Visit Our Grounds
Bucks County Audubon Society at Honey Hollow is located on 110-acre of trails, meadows, forests, ponds, wetlands, and streams. Located on the property is a 1936 renovated barn that serves as the Visitor Center, as well as a historic waterwheel and spring house. The property offers beautiful rolling hills, enchanting forested areas, and picturesque landscapes.
Enjoy the Trails
Open dawn to dusk and free of charge every day. Get a Trail Map to plan your adventure. Dogs are welcome, but must be kept on leash. Please clean up after your pets. Please respect private property signs and borders. Please note that some area are open for education programs, but not for the general public.
- See our Organic Garden. Agriculture is a big part of our history, and who does not love fresh food from the garden, so an Organic Vegetable and Pollinator Garden is a great feature on our site. Find out how to grow healthy and delicious vegetables organically, while watching our wonderful native pollinators!
- Explore the Audubon Pond and Honey Hollow Creek. Everyone needs water, so the two wonderful aquatic ecosystems on the property are always a great place for wildlife watching. Discover crawfish, tadpoles and salamanders in both the creek and pond. Encounter turtles or listen to the throaty sounds of calling bullfrogs.
- Learn about our Agricultural Fields. Bucks County Audubon Society is partnering with the Carversville Farm Foundation. The Foundation utilizes cover crops and "green manures" (crops plowed into the land) to restore soil health. The Foundation is currently applying these strategies on approximately 14 acres at Honey Hollow. Once ecological balance has been restored, the Foundation will begin to produce organic crops. Visit their website for more information, www.carversvillefarm.org
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Lord, I want you in my mind. I want Your insight into every aspect of my life.
You taught me wisdom in that secret place.Psalm 51:6 Hint: the secret place can be found in a place that rhymes with dible.
I want Your thoughts to be my thoughts, all day, every day.
I want You in my heart.
Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart. Jeremiah 3:15
I want the loving heart of the great shepherd Jesus towards everyone. I ask for the privilege to show Your holy love to all that come my way this day.
I want You in my life. I want our relationship to be first and utmost in my life.
I want You in my eyes and ears. I want to see You and hear You in everything I see and hear. I want You in my hands. I want You to guide my hands to do the things You desire me to do.
God as he was walking in the garden in the cool of the day. Genesis 3:8
Can you imagine walking with Jesus?
When we allow Him to, He walks with us every day.
Prayer: Please Jehovah Immanuel ( God amongst us) nurture me so that I may be enveloped more and more into a deep personal loving relationship with You every day. I ask this in the name of my cherished big brother Jesus Christ.Amen.
May the sunshine of Jesus' sweet love bless you today and every day.
TeacherJoe, I do sometimes imagine how it would have been to walk with Jesus in the Garden of Eden. Today, I am thankful that He walks with my daily, even if the scenery is not so perfect. Blessings.
Beautiful ! thank you for sharing these lovely thoughts. Blessings to you always. Best regards.
A Christian life is truly a way of life. Amen.


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For instance, you can combine any pension pots you have saved elsewhere, take some tax-free cash and buy the annuity that's right for you.
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Take some tax-free cash
You should be able to take up to 25% of your retirement savings as a lump sum, completely free from tax.
Of course, if you choose to take some tax-free cash, it will reduce the amount of savings you have to buy your ongoing retirement income.
What is an annuity?
- What is an annuity? An annuity is essentially a financial services product that allows you to convert your retirement savings into a guaranteed income for life. How much income you receive depends on a number of things: The amount of retirement savings you have...
- What annuity is right for me? We've set out the main things you'll need to think about when choosing your annuity in the table below. It's an important decision that can't be changed later, so we recommend you talk through your options with your financial adviser.


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About Campus : Emergency/Compassion Grants : Health & Wellness : Housing : Life in Kirksville : Student Leaders & Organizations : Students with Disabilities : Thompson Campus Center : Tutoring
Student Leaders & Organizations
Awards : Class Officers : Officially Recognized Student Organizations : Policy On Co-Curriculum Involvement : Review Process : Student Governance : Types of Organizations and Requirements
Undergraduate Chapter of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP)
The Undergraduate Chapter of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) is the student affiliate of the largest college in the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). Part of the mission of ACOFP is to promote and advance the standards of general practice in the field of osteopathic family medicine. Membership programs and services are designed to encourage and maintain high professional standards through a wide variety of services and activities. The ATSU-KCOM Chapter of ACOFP is the only club on campus that does not charge for membership and consequently has 100% membership from all four classes.
Rose Glastetter - President
Emma Hall - Vice President
Anastasia Schuldt - Secretary
Evan Symons - Treasurer
Gregory Daum, Jacob Ripp, Kara Nuspl, & Graeme Boyter - First Year Representatives
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The Kiowa Native American tribe came from the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and Montana to the reservation they currently reside at in Oklahoma. Like many other tribes existing today, the Kiowa have their own language and are federally recognized as having their own government system.
The Kiowa has more than 12,000 members. The term "Kiowa" translates to "principal people." The Kiowa has its own very well-constructed government, consisting of seven counties. The government is democratic, allowing people desiring places of power to be voted on instead of being rewarded a position through bloodlines. Chiefs are elected because of values, such as courage and generosity as well as ability to communicate. The Kiowa value brave warriors and well-brought-up men above all else, with each tribesman aspiring to be the best they can be. To join the tribe, a person must be at least of one-quarter descent. The tribe even issues its own license tags.
The Kiowa tribe is very economic minded, owning a smoke shop and several casinos and dining establishments. The Kiowa were known to be hunter-gatherers, never staying in one spot long enough to actually grow their own food sources. They tended to migrate along with the food source, typically being the American bison.


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Lubbock Christian and Oklahoma City dominate the Sooner Athletic Conference All-SAC Softball awards, released Monday, with Lady Chap Kim Frazier and Star Lily Lavelle capturing the top honors.
Frazier is both Player and Newcomer of the Year while Lavelle is Pitcher of the Year. Oklahoma City's Autumn Mayberry is Freshman of the Year and Southern Nazarene's Tere Webber is Coach of the Year.
Frazier, a sophomore from Buena Park, Calif., blasted an NAIA record 35 home runs and 106 RBI. She also led the NAIA with 22 doubles, 87 runs, and a 1.287 slugging percentage.
Lavelle, a sophomore from Bridge Creek, Okla., is 20-4 with a 1.44 earned run average and a conference-leading 11.2 strikeouts per game (179 on the season).
Mayberry, a freshman from Mustang, batted .431 with three home runs. Weber led the Crimson Storm to a 33-win season and fourth place in the final standings.
The First Team includes Frazier, Alyssa Gutierrez, Priscilla FaGaines, Amanda Myers, Jennifer Frazier, Kayla Van Dieren and Amanda Parsons of Lubbock Christian; Lavelle, Mayberry, Amanda Howard and Ashley Wilburn of Oklahoma City; Jessica reed, Cortney Reynaga and Wendy Acosta of St. Gregory's; Christin Dobbs of Oklahoma Christian and Brittany White of Rogers State.
The Second Team includes Katie Turner of Southern Nazarene, Ashley Newman of Mid-America Christian, Linsey Curtis and Ashley Fauchier of Rogers State, Lataina Eltsosie of Lubbock Christian, Deidre Chatigny, Davee Croy and Kayla Jennings of Oklahoma Christian, Therese Beeler, Jacey Juden, Ashley Lovelady and Natalie Vasquez of Northwestern, Autumn Brown and Tara Nall of St. Gregory's, Nathalie Timmerman of Oklahoma City and Kylie King, Sonya Beach and Ashley Clifton of Oklahoma Baptist.
Vasquez, Fauchier, Chatigny, Clifton and King all made the Gold Glove team, along with Clarissa Maldonado of Lubbock Christian, Daphne Stewart of Southern Nazarene, Ashell Dobson of Mid-America Christian, Jen Davis of Oklahoma City and Candace Holden of Oklahoma Baptist.


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It is time to lower the percentage of people living in poverty and hold the largest corporations accountable. ACCE members are leading a grassroots effort to bring economic justice to working families across California by winning policies to increase the minimum wage, mandate that employers practice fair scheduling and establish enforcement of "wage theft" protections.
Our members are empowering working families by fighting for livable wages that keep up with the cost of living, fair scheduling so families can schedule life around work, eliminating the chaos brought on by unfair scheduling practices and ensuring that a fair days work is paid in full.
Our Worker Justice campaign is outreaching in poor and working class neighborhoods of color, building a base of workers and a coalition of organizations who demand these issues be addressed at the state level. California workers have shouldered the burden of the "bottom line," for far too long! Stand with workers and ACCE members to promote justice for Working Families.