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My sister was talking with a Korean exchange student in her class last week about holiday plans and he noted, "Christmas here is very… how do you say it? … from a store." Well, damn. Talk about the harsh glow of an outsider's perspective interfering with our twinkling icicle lights. He went on to say that his Christmas tradition is to stay up all night on Christmas Eve and then climb a mountain to watch the Christmas sunrise (one-upper).
When she told me about this exchange, I first felt a panicked wave of cultural embarrassment and shame. He's right! I thought, suddenly questioning my every Christmas tradition. What IS the reason for the season? Then I went on the defensive. Well, who's this guy and what the hell does HE know about Christmas? I decided nothing. He knows nothing. But he celebrates Christmas on top of a mountain! Then I felt jealous, noted said jealousy, and then circled back to embarrassment. But none of this lasted very long because then we started hanging shiny orbs on an artificial fir tree and talking about presents!
That moment made me pause, though, and think about the culture of gift giving in America during the holidays and the places it holds, both good and bad. The National Retail Foundation estimates Americans' holiday spending will hit $469.1 billion this year. I can't even comprehend that much money. How many suitcases would it fill? How many elf workshops? Other than a nice boost in holiday jobs and some healthy cash flow in the economy, how can we possibly justify something so extravagant? But the lingering question was what prompts this madness -- what gift giving gives to us.
A lot of things, in my opinion. Things that aren't from a store. And hilarious videos of kids opening presents is just one of them. With every neatly wrapped or unwrapped present you hand out, you're also giving a palpable chunk of love or friendship. Hence, the fear of giving the "wrong" present, a fear that settles in around late November and casts cold flurries of doubt until the bows are pulled and the faces read. The unwanted gift is, at least to the giver, an act of holiday abhorrence falling just short of "Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer," artificially flavored eggnog products, and original Lifetime holiday movies. No gift says, 'Whoops, I forgot about you.' The wrong gift says 'I never even knew you.'
This exists in harsh comparison to what we imagine giving the perfect gift would mean, if we only knew what it was. Giving someone you love the perfect gift says 'I know everything about you. That time you talked about drill bits and I wasn't remotely interested? I listened.' It says, when I saw this thing I thought of you first. Or even, getting this thing for you is worth it just to see you smile for a second and know I put it there.
Sometimes we just miss the mark. I remember all too saliently the year I got my Dad a DVD of Pink Floyd's The Wall for Christmas. It seemed like a great idea for a classic rock fan! Nailed it! But somehow the immediate thoughts of children in meat-grinders and neo-Nazism just didn't translate into holiday cheer.
But then there are moments when gift giving can very convincingly create magic, magic that exists even outside the realm of reindeer and elf lore. I'll never forget the time when my sisters and I had opened up all our presents one Christmas morning when we noticed an unmarked package against the wall. It was thin and rectangular, austerely wrapped in plain brown paper. The presentation matched exactly what we knew it to be: Jumanji, the jungle in a board game, left just as Peter and Judy found it. Jumanji was our favorite book at the time, and for weeks I was convinced rhinos would come crashing through the cupboards, that I might wake up to a monsoon, or worse, a lion in my room!
This collection of Christmas home movies carries that same kind of magic. The moments are so ordinary. There's no flashy Christmas lights or fancy camera work, just a lot of sleepy parents and hyped up kids. And yet, you can see behind the scenes, see the work families poured into each other, the reciprocal joy, and an excitement that is just as enchanting as and much more real than as any flying sleigh.
Watching the Christmas morning home videos makes it easy to see how we can carry ourselves away with gift giving during the holidays. People ask what a fat man in a red suit actually has to do with Christmas, but in our own super weird way, it's a recreation of the story of the actual birthday boy. It's the story of a man who works all year to shower us mere mortals with gifts. It assures us that someone in the world is keeping track of the good and the bad, and that there will be consequences for each. It's a story of hope in ourselves, that we might deserve such gifts or at the very least, strive to.
Giving gifts is an expression of hope that we might lead less selfish lives. It's a gesture toward creating new memories, an act of selflessness, and a reminder that we don't always need fairytales to experience magic. Sometimes magic is a sleep-deprived parent curled up in old pajamas with a strong cup of coffee, watching a child who believes in another kind of magic run around screaming. They know that the child is smiling, that they made it so, even if just for a second.
Kristen Bialik is a writer, teacher and graduate student of Journalism and Mass Communication. In her spare time, she's a baker of pies and maker of stories.


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- 40g (2 tablespoons) butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 500g mushroom flats, thinly sliced
- 40g (1/4 cup) plain flour
- 500mls (2 cups) Massel vegetable liquid stock
- 500mls (2 cups) water
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh continental parsley
- Salt & ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 bread rolls, to serve
Step 1Heat the butter and olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until the butter has melted and starts to bubble. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until softened. Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Gradually add the stock and water, stirring constantly until all the liquid has been added.
Step 2Bring to the boil over high heat, stirring.
Step 3Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Add the parsley and season well with salt and pepper.
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Natural product–inspired cascade synthesis yields modulators of centrosome integrity
Heiko Dückert, Verena Pries, Vivek Khedkar, Sascha Menninger, Hanna Bruss, Alexander W Bird, Zoltan Maliga, Andreas Brockmeyer, Petra Janning, Anthony Hyman, Stefan Grimme, Markus Schürmann, Hans Preut, Katja Hübel, Slava Ziegler, Kamal Kumar & Herbert Waldmann
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/NChemBio.758
I will start this write-up with a question to all readers: what is the longest cascade reaction you can think of? I mean how many separate steps occur while the compounds react and rearrange and form new bonds. [1] The longest one I thought is the Ugi-4CR with some concomitant steps e.g. condensation to form heterocycles. But all in all with a maximum of 8 reaction steps.
So have a look at this one:
Scheme 1
If you have some spare time try to figure out what happens. For all the others here is the solution the authors offer. [2]
The first step is the Michael addition of PPh3 into the triple bond of the acetylenic ester. Vinylogous aldol addition of the so formed ester enolate and subsequent Michael addition of the newly formed enolate into the unsaturated ester gave a tricyclic compound after elimination of triphenylphosphine. Then tryptamine was added followed by 1.5 eq of CSA. Tryptamine attacks the unsaturated ketone which results in elimination of the phenolate. The formed 2H-pyrane undergoes an electrocyclic ring opening which closes again to a dihydropyridine ring system.
Scheme 2
Next the dihydropyridine eliminates again the phenolate forming a pyridinium ion which is attacked again by the phenolate to give a rearranged dihydropyridine. Electrocyclic ring opening yields an imine which undergoes a Pictet-Spengler reaction with the 2-position of the indole ring. The last two steps contain another Michael addition of the tetrahydro-β-carboline nitrogen atom onto the unsaturated ketone and subsequent eliminiation of phenolate to give at last the indoloquinolizine skeleton.
Scheme 3
The yields ranged from 20 % up to 91 % in a single pot reaction and the procedure is rather simple: just mix PPh3, the aldehyde, and the acetylenic ester in hot PhMe. After about 5 minutes add the tryptamine followed by CSA and heat the mixture for another 5 to 30 minutes.
[1] For all of you admiring cascade reactions I must recommend this review by Nicolaou (for all those who did not read it yet): DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/anie.200601872
[2] The authors state that even they did not expect the last steps to happen. But some of the substances they got are very active in interfering with the mitosis of cancer cells.
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Interview with Greg NicoteroPosted: November 17, 2011, 14:04:49
Here is a short interview with Greg Nicotero about the second season of The Walking Dead.
Interviews about The Walking DeadPosted: November 16, 2011, 15:36:23
Here are some interesting interviews connected to The Walking Dead.
Robert Kirkman talks about Shane
More characters, including Michonne, in the works
Gale Anne Hurd talks Walking Dead
The werewolf leaves Being HumanPosted: November 16, 2011, 13:56:48
Dread Central reports that Russelll Tovey (the werewolf in the UK version of Being Human) leaves the series after season 4 leaving only one original cast member...
There we were, enjoying our Saturday morning coffee and catching up with Twitter, when we saw a tweet from Russell Tovey, one of the stars of the UK version of "Being Human", saying that he's leaving the show. First Mitchell, now George?!? Talk about ruining your weekend! Anyway, read on for the sad, but true details.
First off, here's what @RussellTovey tweeted:
"Hey my lovely witty's, you may or may not know by now, but I am leaving Being Human officially.. Thought you should all know... Im sorry x"
Then, reading a little further down his tweets, we found a link to an article in The Guardian in which he explains, "Well, I've actually left 'Being Human', but no one [outside of the show] knows yet. Aidan [Turner]'s left to film The Hobbit in New Zealand [with Peter Jackson], and going on without him on this fourth series felt strange."
When asked if having only one of the original cast members left (i.e., Lenora Crichlow, aka ghost Annie) puts the show in major jeopardy, Tovey promised fans, "No, with 'Being Human' the story can definitely go on and on. Toby [Whithouse, the writer] still runs it, and they can do all sorts ... add giants and robots!"
Well, we don't know about giants and/or robots, but this certainly has raised a lot of questions. Such as when and how werewolf George (Tovey's character) will be leaving and what it all means for Sinead Keenan, who plays Nina, his love interest, when the fourth season of "Being Human" begins airing sometime in early 2012. As we find out more, we'll be sure to pass it on!
Trailer for episode 6Posted: November 16, 2011, 12:35:56
Here is a trailer for the next episode of The Walking Dead.
How to make a ZombiePosted: November 10, 2011, 16:30:56
Evern wanted to know how to do the makeup for a Zombie? Check this out!
Time to start playing with action figures again?Posted: November 8, 2011, 20:28:21
Todd McFarlane talks about the upcoming Walking Dead action figures
New The Walking Dead clipPosted: November 8, 2011, 11:36:05
Episode 2.04 - Cherokee Rose - Inside the Episode
Being Human trailerPosted: November 8, 2011, 11:34:35
Here is a new trailer for season 2 of Being Human. If you haven't seen season 1 it's out on DVD and blu-ray later this month.
Two Walking Dead clipsPosted: November 8, 2011, 00:54:38
Trailer for episode 5 of The Walking Dead
Creating the Well Walker (this is probably the Zombie Norman Reedus talks about in my interview with him).
Kirkman talks...Posted: November 1, 2011, 09:27:01
Robert Kirkman, creator of The Walking Dead comic talks to Entertainment Weekly about what just happened in episode 3. If you haven't seen it yet, don't read this!
Teaser for episode 4Posted: November 1, 2011, 09:24:50
Here is a teaser for episode 4 of The Walking Dead.
Dexter praysPosted: November 1, 2011, 09:23:00
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Story Notes for The Walking DeadPosted: October 27, 2011, 13:28:41
Here are some story notes for season 2. They are like a bit like the extramaterial you get on a DVD but in written form...
The Walking Dead renewed for a third seasonPosted: October 26, 2011, 10:30:56
After only two episodes on season 2 AMC announces that they have renewed The Walking Dead for a third season. Here is the press release:
New York October 25, 2011 - AMC announced today the renewal of The Walking Dead for a third season. Season two continues to deliver the strongest telecasts for any drama in basic cable history against Adults 18-49 shattering a basic cable record set nearly 10 years ago for a single drama telecast (The Dead Zone). The Walking Dead is based on the comic book series written by Robert Kirkman and published by Image Comics. Glen Mazzara serves as series showrunner. Kirkman, Gale Anne Hurd, David Alpert and Frank Darabont are executive producers. Greg Nicotero is a co-executive producer.
"Today we are pleased to announce that the dead shall live as we proudly renew The Walking Dead for a third season on AMC and, globally, with our terrific partners at Fox International Channels," said Charlie Collier, AMCs President. We are thankful for everyones contribution in front of and behind the camera as we continue to make The Walking Dead a unique television experience. And, we are so proud as it continues to set viewership records around the world.
FOX International Channels rolled-out its global launch for The Walking Dead this weekend, with premieres on FICs cable networks in Europe, Asia, Latin American, Africa and the Middle East. The series international premieres delivered equally impressive results in all major international TV markets, and broke pay-TV ratings records across the world. Over 10 million viewers in 122 countries tuned in live to watch the second season premiere of this highly anticipated returning drama. And, FIC will once again be the international broadcasting partner for the series with Entertainment One continuing to distribute in non-FIC markets.
Partnering with AMC on The Walking Dead took some guts", said Sharon Tal Yguado, SVP of Scripted Programming at FIC. But at the same time was the easiest programming decision we ever made. It's rare to come across a groundbreaking TV project that is also attached to some of the best talent in town. The Walking Dead was treated as a global event since day one and not only changed the traditional TV model but also changed our viewers' TV experience. It is now officially a global addiction with millions of fans around the globe wanting more. We are delighted to give it to them.
The Walking Dead secured a 2010 Golden Globe nomination for Best Television Series - Drama and won the 2011 Emmy Award for Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup. The series tells the story of the months and years that follow after a zombie apocalypse. It follows a group of survivors, led by police officer Rick Grimes, who travel in search of a safe and secure home.
The Walking Dead received rave reviews from countless critics, both domestic and international, who heralded the series as above all else, The Walking Dead hasn't lost the most important ingredient in its strangely successful recipe: its thrilling (The Hollywood Reporter), ...with Deads riveting cast of characters, the personal dynamics are almost as potent as the gory thrills (Us Weekly), The Walking Dead is a feast. Dig in. (The Guardian, UK), It doesnt even take three minutes to realize that this series is setting standards (Der Tagesspiegel, Germany).
The Walking Dead - The Board GamePosted: October 26, 2011, 10:29:08
Looks like there is a board game version of The Walking Dead. Anyone who has tried it?
In The Walking Dead Board game, only the strong survive. The weak turn into walkers, and then turn against their former friends! Fight your way through zombie-infested Atlanta with your fellow survivors. Grab some weapons to clear a path. Visit destinations like the department store, the police station, old folk's home, and the CDC. Find the tools youll need to live another day like weapons, allies, a car, or a swift mount. Take on the role of Rick, Andrea, or one of the other hapless survivors and scrounge for sweet weapons like a Shotgun or Crossbow. Keep your eyes open for new allies, but watch your back! When supplies start running low, its every man for himself. If you can make it back to camp with enough gear to defend yourself and those you still care for, you win!
Should you fall to the hungry horde of walkers, the game doesn't end. When a player dies and becomes a walker, they leave the world of the living behind and seek out the remaining survivors. Spring surprise attacks on the living, cause the walkers to frenzy, or contaminate the survivors supplies. Put the bite on your former friends and theyll join you in your pursuit of the living. As a survivor, you'll work as a team with your remaining buddy to ensure the camp site stays protected. Share weapons and other resources. The fate of the human race is in your hands, either as a survivor or a walker. Test your surival skills and fight to live another day with The Walking Dead Board Game from Cryptozoic Entertainment.
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U.S. Eugenics Legacy: Ruling on Buck Sterilization Still Stands
By Andrea Pitzer
Special for USA TODAY
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Paul Lombardo hadn't planned on a three-decade detour when he stopped at a greasy-spoon restaurant for breakfast in February 1980. Lombardo, then a graduate student at the University of Virginia, picked up a newspaper to read as he ate his bacon and eggs.
And the rest is history, literally and figuratively. For almost 30 years, Lombardo has tried to uncover the full story of the wrongs he read about that day.
The article he had stumbled across was about two sisters sterilized in the 1920s by the state of Virginia for being "feeble-minded." The younger sister hadn't even known she'd had a tubal ligation. She didn't learn until she was in her late 60s that the surgery hadn't been for appendicitis. The older, more famous sister — Carrie Buck — was the subject of the now infamous lawsuit over the legality of the operation, Buck v. Bell, that was decided by the U.S. Supreme Court.
He read that although Carrie Buck was the first victim of a 1924 sterilization law, 8,300 Virginians had involuntary sterilization until the practice was stopped in the 1970s. The law itself was repealed in 1974. "It was startling," says Lombardo, 59, now a legal historian at Georgia State University in Atlanta.
He had not known of eugenics — the "science" of human improvement through controlled breeding — as more than a vague concept. Learning that there had been many eugenics programs in the United States in the 20th century and that the U.S. Supreme Court had ruled in favor of Buck's sterilization amazed him.
"Three generations of imbeciles are enough," Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. wrote in the 1927 ruling. Lombardo says: "This woman got railroaded. And one of the giants of the Supreme Court was driving the train."
In the years that followed, Lombardo's Ph.D. dissertation focused on the attorney who fought to have Buck sterilized. In 1985, he published more research in the New York University Law Review, saying that key "facts" of the Buck case were simply not true and that Buck never received any real legal representation.
He has written journal articles and made many speeches on the subject, finding himself returning to the details of the story again and again. The case was "part of my intellectual life for so long that in some senses it was my … 'hobby' is not the right word," Lombardo says. " 'Obsession' would probably be closer."
Last fall, his book Three Generations, No Imbeciles was published. In February, he traveled to Rome to speak on the dangers of eugenics at a Vatican conference. He is working on a book titled 100 Years of Eugenics: From the Indiana Experiment to the Human Genome Project.
Lombardo has no plans to abandon his fight to publicize the terrible history of eugenics. With genetics playing an increasingly important role in science, Lombardo and other bioethicists fear the lessons of the eugenics debacle matter more than ever.
University of Maryland historian Steven Selden worries about how we will handle the ethical questions of possible genetic "improvements" to humanity. "We're going to revisit all the ethical conundrums that were inherent in the eugenics movement as we move forward."
The story of Carrie Buck
Buck was born and raised in Charlottesville, then became pregnant near her 17th birthday. Her foster parents had her institutionalized as a "feeble-minded moral delinquent," despite her claims that she had been assaulted by their nephew. When she gave birth, her child was given to her foster parents, who adopted her, and Buck was sent to the Virginia State Colony for Epileptics and Feeble-minded in Lynchburg. Buck's mother had already been committed to the colony.
With three generations available for examination, colony superintendent Albert Priddy felt confident that he could prove the Buck women were defective. He sought to have Carrie Buck sterilized under Virginia's new law authorizing surgery on epileptics, the feeble-minded, imbeciles and the socially inadequate.
The case went to court, and as it worked its way through the legal system, Priddy died and John Bell took his place at the colony. By virtue of his new position, Bell became the official defendant in the case, known thereafter as Buck v. Bell.
Aubrey Strode, the legislator who had written the Virginia law, became the lawyer representing the colony in the fight to sterilize Buck. Strode and Buck's appointed attorney, Irving Whitehead, were childhood friends. Whitehead, a longtime supporter of sterilization, had been a founding director of the Virginia Colony.
Even for a small town half a century ago, the connections felt suspect to Lombardo. The whole process, from Buck's institutionalization to the Supreme Court decision that the state could legally sterilize her, seemed cruel and arbitrary to him. Buck was indeed sterilized after the high court's ruling and was later paroled from the colony.
In his research, Lombardo found report cards for Carrie and her daughter Vivian. Buck had been passed on each year with "very good" marks in deportment and lessons. Vivian had made the honor roll. There was nothing to suggest any mental deficiency in either of them.
The child died at age 8 from measles and an intestinal infection.
Buck. v. Bell has never been overturned.
The aftermath
Though he hadn't discovered Carrie Buck or eugenics before living in Charlottesville, Lombardo had inadvertently landed in the perfect place to study both. Bastions of eugenics lay farther north, in New York and Massachusetts, but Virginia and its university had their own deep ties to the movement, which aimed to improve the human race much as livestock is bred. Eugenic schemes included immigration restriction, laws against interracial marriage, and sterilization of those considered "defective."
In all, more than 30 states passed legislation supporting sterilization as part of a eugenic program. The official numbers of surgeries exceeded 65,000, and targeted groups included — as they did in Virginia — epileptics, the "feeble-minded," "imbeciles" and the "socially inadequate." Nazis on trial at Nuremberg after World War II cited the influence of American eugenics programs on their policies and mentioned Buck v. Bell in their testimony.
The passion for eugenics faded after the war as news of the Nazi atrocities came to light. But sterilization is still proposed from time to time as a remedy to a social problem.
In 2006, Virginia state Sen. Emmett Hanger, who would represent Buck if she were alive today, introduced a bill to offer castration to some sex offenders in exchange for release into the community after serving their sentences. His efforts to date have been unsuccessful.
Hanger calls Virginia's eugenics history "reprehensible" but says he does not fear that provisions for government-sanctioned sterilization will be misused.
"I have no concerns that there would be any return to the past," he says.
On Monday, North Carolina officials unveiled a historical marker in Raleigh that notes the sterilization of more than 7,600 people "by choice or coercion" in the name of eugenics.
Lifelong effects
Lombardo met Buck shortly before her death in 1983 at 76.
She was living in a residence for poor senior citizens in Waynesboro. Lombardo found her sitting frail and hunched in her wheelchair. He talked with her a bit, and then asked if it were true that she had been assaulted. She said yes. And then she confirmed that she had gone to school and been promoted through several grades. Lombardo asked about her sister, Doris Figgins, who had recently died. He didn't feel comfortable going much further.
"She was happy to have a visitor. It was clear, though, that she still felt the shame. What was done to her affected her in a bad way her whole life."
In 2002, the Virginia Legislature passed a resolution specifically recognizing the mistreatment of Carrie Buck. That year Lombardo paid more than $1,200 for the posting of a historical marker in front of a Charlottesville community center to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Buck v. Bell.
The infamous state Colony for Epileptics and Feeble-minded underwent several name and mission changes in the years after Carrie Buck was released. It is now called the Central Virginia Training Center and focuses on providing services to the mentally retarded.
But Lombardo is not optimistic that most Americans will remember Carrie Buck's story. Historian Selden hopes they do. "The moral issues do not go away," he says. "They get transformed. They change. But they come back to us again."
Carrie and Vivian are buried in Charlottesville's Oakwood Cemetery, Vivian next to her adoptive parents, who reported on her death certificate that they did not know the name of her birth mother.
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Restyle Henna GlovesGorgeous Gothic gloves from Restyle! These beautiful black mesh gloves feature a stunning mehndi inspired black velvet flocking on the back of the hands, and down the fingers. The perfect way to complete your outfit, these gloves have an elasticated wrist for comfort and measure approximately 28cm in length.
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Paul Cavaco, 61, a founder of Keeble Cavaco & Duka (today known as the fashion public relations agency KCD) and a former fashion director at Vogue and Harper's Bazaar, has been the creative director of Allure magazine for almost 14 years. He was born and raised in New York.
Wednesday, June 5
Like it usually does, my day started at the gym. I wore a black T-shirt and a black Lululemon long pant. I don't think old skin should be showing.
Showered and put on a pair of overdyed 513 Levi's jeans, and the same T-shirt to go to my daughter's to play with the grandkids. My granddaughter is 5. She gets dressed on her own. And my grandson is going to be 3 soon. I'll dress him, and it's hilarious. He's not that into it.
For work, a white Brooks Brothers button-down, the same jeans, Billy Reid for K-Swiss sneakers in gray, which my daughter got me. Also a Black Fleece tweed jacket. My office is either freezing like meat storage or sizzling like a piece of bacon.
Thursday, June 6
Worked late in black New Balances, jeans, a slim-fit white button-down and a navy jacket. I'll wear the same thing for a couple years. I love sneakers, but there's a point where you have to stop wearing certain styles because it looks like toddler-wear. The colors can be so bright. You'd think there is enough distance between your foot and your face that you can get away with it, but it doesn't go with the older face. I'm still trying to figure out what an older person is supposed to wear.
Friday, June 7
Rainy day. Headed to the office in a French blue button-down shirt, 513 Levi's in a regular wash and black rubber matte raincoat by Stutterheim. I also wore a Gap D-ring fabric belt. Flight to L.A. for work: I changed into a black T-shirt, American Apparel zip-front sweatshirt and black Crocs. Of course there's going to be outrage that I was wearing Crocs. It's just so I can get into the airport line and take off everything easily.
Saturday, June 8
5 a.m.: Put on my jeans, black T-shirt and a long-sleeve black and white gingham button-down-collar shirt, so I wouldn't be sunburned (the shoot, which was for the October cover, was outside on a nature preserve). Wrapped and was on the 4:30 p.m. flight back to New York.
Sunday, June 9
Errands in jeans, black T-shirt, New Balance sneakers and plenty of S.P.F., and then into work for a little bit. Went to dinner with two friends, then home to catch the Tonys.
Monday, June 10
I'm shooting with Mario Testino on Friday so I met with him, wearing my overdyed jeans, black New Balances, olive drab
J. Crew jacket and a black-and-white-check button-down. I also had my black messenger bag from Banana Republic with sunblock, a pen and safety pin. Years ago when I worked with Stephen Sprouse, he had a saying on his wall that said a safety pin is a small thing until you need one.
Tuesday, June 11
Black New Balances, bluejeans, blue button-down shirt and the Gap belt. I have eyeglasses that I use for work and these ones were by Black Fleece, a black plastic frame in a classic nerd shape. Even though they are from different companies, all of my clothes look like they're government-issued. I don't think it's purposeful, but I'm from a certain time period. For example, I wear an undershirt under my work shirt, which I guess is very old-fashioned.


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Freer|Sackler Digital Publication
Project Role: Design Lead, Design Research Lead
The Smithsonian's museums of Asian art, Freer|Sackler hired the IMA Lab to develop a digital art catalogue for their Pulverer Collection of Japanese illustrated books. The collection holds more than 900 titles that encompass almost 2,200 volumes that range in date from the early seventeenth century to the 1970s. Today, the Pulverer Collection is regarded as one of the most outstanding and comprehensive collections of Japanese illustrated books outside Japan.
This site marks the initial phase of an ongoing project to make all of the volumes available online to researchers, bibliophiles, and art lovers around the globe.
My work as the lead designer on the project began with a discovery phase and analysis of the collection. The website includes scholarly essays and videos, as well as a search interface that includes a timeline, advanced search, and browsable topics. The site also features a My Research section that includes tools for annotation and comparison to use while researching the collection. Once logged in, users may take notes, save searches and favorite titles, volumes, sheets and essays.
Upon the start of this project, I flew to Washington DC to meet with the scholars, researchers and caretakers for this collection. I wanted to understand the physicality of the books and the way viewers interacted with them. I explored what content was most relevant to potential catalogue users and gained an understanding of hoped institutional outcomes. After our site visit, I proposed an information architecture for the website and began exploring color, type and icon systems for the catalogue.
Upon the approval of information architecture, I began wireframing the user experience. The catalogue would house text and video essays, search, and a study section wherein users could login and use tools for annotation and comparison while researching the collection.
After finishing wireframes, I began visual design for the website. After finishing several rounds of designs and receiving client feedback, I conducted user testing with forty-five individuals, including general users and scholars. I used Zurb apps to record user testing sessions and met users in person for qualitative feedback. After this testing phase, I compiled a report with suggested adjustments. These adjustments yielded improvements to the navigation order and naming conventions as well as feedback for in-progress content development.


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Midi Skirts in Winter – Hey dolls! Thanks so much for visiting my blog. Hope you're all having a fabulous week so far. The wonderful times of crop tops, midi skirts and mules are long behind us, but that does not necessarily mean that the winter season has to be boring style wise and you have to limit your winter wardrobe with pants alone. Midi skirts (which hit anywhere from just below the knee to the ankle) are one of the chicest trends of the past year. Their more conservative length is romantic and unexpectedly sexy, and perfect for anything from class to a date to an internship. We've put together 3 of our favourite midi skirt, as always just click on the image to shop!
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Here's a list of porn video edited by me, XXX Video Editor in January 2019. I used Premiere Pro Creative Cloud on a 24inch iMac to edit these FakeHub videos.
Public Agent Lola Fae fucked by Euro guy
Release Date – 1st January 2019.
Scene Description – I saw lovely Lola Fae sitting on a bench in the park, so I walked over and asked if she would mind if I joined her. She was polite and friendly, and we got to chatting. Lola came from Florida, and was visiting Prague on vacation.
I asked her if she would be interested in earning some money while she was here for a quick casting. Lola liked the idea, so we headed for a more private location. She had hearts tattooed on her tits, it was very nice. She let me play with her pussy and ass before giving me a blowjob, then I fucked her hard and came on her pussy! – WATCH MY TRAILER
Fake Taxi Mexican get cum on glasses
Release Date – 2nd January 2019
Scene Description – One gorgeous Mexican minx got into the Fake Taxi today. She only had euro on her, which I could not accept, so she asked me if sucking my cock might be better payment.
Blowjobs are certainly a currency I will accept, and anyone who knows me knows how much I love Latinas! I found us a quiet spot to pull over while she showed me her tits and arse, then I headed to the backseat where she gave me an enthusiastic blowjob! I fucked her pussy and she gave me a footjob, then I glazed her face with a facial. – WATCH MY TRAILER
Public Agent Kiki Minaj Fucked Outside
Release Date – 8th January 2019
Scene Description – I saw Kiki Minaj standing by the side of the road, and though she was wearing a winter coat, she looked very cold! Kiki was from England, but visiting Prague for a dance festival.
Since she was a dancer, I offered her 100 euro to dance for me. We ducked behind the bushes and she hiked up her skirt, then Kiki twerked her big ass for me. I offered her 100 more to show me her boobs, but it wasn't enough. I ended up paying almost 100 euro to her, and offering to drive her into down, but it was worth it. The British babe gave me a fantastic blowjob, then let me fuck her warm pussy. The ebony stunner then licked the top of my cock as I came in her mouth! – WATCH THE TRAILER
Fake Taxi Lick my pussy & fuck my arse
Release Date – 13th January 2019
Scene Summary – I was having a pretty bad day, but green-haired slut Phoenix Medina showed up and cheered me up quickly! I had just been forced to replace the suspension, and was out 700 quid, but Phoenix knew just how to cheer an old pervert like me up: she spread her legs and showed me her bald pussy.
Since she seemed uninhibited, I asked her if I could join her in the backseat for some fun, and Phoenix consented enthusiastically. She even said if I ate her pussy well, I could fuck her arse! Now I love eating pussy, and I love big, tattooed tits, and I especially love fucking green-haired sluts in the ass, then covering their faces with cum! – SEE THE TRAILER
Public Agent Pantyless and fucked hard
Released Date – 22nd January, 2019
Scene Description – I saw Adele Unicorn waiting for a friend, and at first she didn't want to chat, but she was also lonely. Her friend was stuck in a traffic jam, so we got to talking. Talking led to flirting, and I thought I would ask her if she wished to have some fun.
When I asked to see her ass in her underwear and she told me she was not wearing any, I knew we would fuck. Adele gave me a blowjob that felt amazing, and I enjoyed playing with her tits. She wanted to swallow quickly, but I wanted to fuck her more. Eventually, I gave her what she wanted, and came on her pierced tongue. – SEE THE FULL TRAILER
Fake Taxi Karma Synn Pounds or Pussy
Release Date – 23rd January, 2019
Scene Description – After having a woman offer euros instead of pounds earlier this week, of course Karma Synn asked to pay with Canadian dollars. Obviously I couldn't accept Canadian dollars, so I re-iterated my policy to Karma: pussy or pounds, no exceptions!
Karma liked the idea of paying with pussy, and spread her legs for me. I hopped into the backseat and ate her pussy, then she sat her big arse down on my tongue. After a sloppy blowjob, Karma bounced that arse up and down on my cock until I covered her big tits and face in cum
Public Agent Spanish bald pussy fucked
Release Date – 29th January, 2019
Scene Description – I saw Alma Del Rey's curly hair blowing in the wind by the train station, and it attracted me right away. Alma was in Prague on vacation, and was just riding trains to different cities to visit.
Since she was travelling alone, I asked Alma if she wanted to earn some money. I offered Alma 100 euro to show me her boobs, and though that was not enough, 200 did the trick. After she showed me her tits and ass, I offered Alma more money to fuck, and when she saw my dick, she put it right in her mouth! After a good blowjob, I fucked Alma's pink pussy, then came on her face! – See the Trailer
Fake Taxi The Good Wife Fantasy
Release Date – 30th January, 2019
Scene Description – Alexxa Vice was on her way home from the farmer's market when I picked her up for a ride. Alexxa had a proper big marrow with her, totally organic, but while she talked about making it for dinner, I couldn't think of anything other than shoving it into her tight pussy!
I started getting horny, so I complimented her. Alexxa saw right through me, that I wanted my cock sucked, but lucky for me, she was horny too. I came into the back seat, and she got her tits out while she sucked my cock, then I fucked her pussy and arse until she came on my cock! When I was ready to pop, I fucked her doggystyle out the side of the car, then she spread her cheeks so I could cum deep in her arsehole. WATCH THE TRAILER
Female Fake Taxi The Spaniard fucks the blonde
Release Date – 25th January, 2019
Scene Summary – Emilio couldn't speak much English other than to ask me to take him to the airport. He was arguing a lot on the phone, so I tried to figure out what was wrong. He managed to mime out that his girlfriend was crazy.
Since he didn't have to rush anymore and he was hot, I pulled out my big tits and flashed him. He was shy at first, but soon he was playing with my ass as I sucked his dick! He fucked my pussy hard doggystyle and cowgirl, then came all over my big boobs. SEE THE TRAILER
Fake Driving School Polish pussy gets slammed
Release Date – 14th January, 2019
Scene Summary – I pride myself on my professionalism, and how I never let my personal life and professional intertwine, but I just could not concentrate sitting next to the Polish beauty Elizabeth Romanova.
Elizabeth was blonde, and wearing a low cut shirt. I was so awestruck by her beauty that I forgot to tell her to put on her seat belt before taking off. When we got her into the driver's seat, Elizabeth was a natural! I brought her back to the testing center to do some advanced driving, and honestly, I was so distracted by her beauty during the lesson that I offered her another lesson for free.
Elizabeth told me she was flattered by my attraction, and that she could help me relax for our next lesson. She reached over and kissed me, then I sucked those big tits. Elizabeth gave me a sloppy blowjob, and we fucked all over the Mean Orange Machine! Watch the Full Trailer
Fake Driving School Louise Lee rides Ryan
Release Date – 28th January 2019
Scene Summary – Louise Lee had done a few driving lessons with another company, but after breaking up with her ex, decided to finish her schooling at Fake Driving School.
Louise had progressed quite a bit over the past few lessons we shared, and I thought she was ready to take her test. Oddly, when we returned to the testing center after the lesson, Louise kept telling me she wanted to thank me. I guess by thank me, she meant suck my cock! Louise had the best tits, and her pussy tasted delicious. I fucked Louise all over the Mean Orange Machine, and then gave my student a facial. – WATCH FULL TRAILER


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How To Cope In a Bad Workplace
Information on how to cope in a bad workplace that will help you survive the experience
Information on how to cope in a bad workplace that will help you survive the experience
when you focus on your strength and optimise them, you will find out there is nothing you can't do!
How important to your online success is a daily routine? Anyone can become successful online if they really want to. There are no secrets or magic bullets. It does not require special skills, or any specific experience. Granted… having a burning desire, a good mind-set, and a positive attitude are important pieces, and any business(…)
Creating an abundance mindset really does work, but for many people it takes good training. Here are my favorite 3 tips to help get the most out of life.
The major reason for setting a goal is for what it makes of you to accomplish what you want to attain in your life. Life is full of challenges, but when you set up your goal it helps us to get past short-term obstacles in life.
Why is it many fail to realize the simple and surest formula for becoming successful? – Success comes by helping others
Just because you work from home should not hinder you in creating a success for yourself. These 3 tips will be of use to you in getting yourself organized.
At one time the term "breadwinner" had a traditional meaning of men going out to support their families while the women stayed at home, but with the economy and the entrance of the computer, the term breadwinner has taken on a new meaning and one that requires balance to make it work.
You were pushed to wake up early, pushed to exercise, pushed to learn, pushed to buy things, pushed to be successful… But did you ever wondered how these things benefit you? So maybe getting a push now and again is not such a bad thing huhhh!


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Phone: 914-771-9441
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Meet the team
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About the Office of Dr. Polly Kanganis
Our practice specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Insurance information
We accept most health insurance plans. Call us if you have questions at 914-771-9441.
Hospitals we work with
The Office of Dr. Polly Kanganis, MD is now affiliated with Boston Children's Health Physicians (BCHP), formerly Children's & Women's Physicians of Westchester (CWPW). BCHP is a member of the Boston Children's Hospital integrated network of care locations and partnerships, ranked the #1 pediatric hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.


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London Feels
An offbeat comedy set in the badlands of an East London park. Our distraught hero meets his fairy godmother who enlists the help of a magnificent seven to reunite him with his lost love, culminating in a trade-off with all the intensity of a spaghetti western show-down.
- Year
- 2002
- Type of film
- Shorts
- Running Time
- 8 mins 20 secs
- Format
- Video
- Director
- Caroline Loncq
- Producer
- Caroline Loncq
- Editor
- Chris D'Adda, Ben Beaumont
- Screenwriter
- Caroline Loncq
- Director of Photography
- Graeme Kennedy
- Sound
- Catherine Hodgson
- Music
- Paolo Atzei
- Principal Cast
- Clint Dyer, Brenda Saunders, Timothy Gleed
Please let us know if we need to make any amendments to this Film entry mailing us directly at
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Quick and Convenient: Axis & Allies 1941 is designed to be set up and played more quickly than any previous A&A game. In essence, this is a simplified A&A experience that will introduce players to the A&A mechanics and play style. Play time runs between 1.5 to 2 hours.
Familiar Mechanics: This game utilizes the A&A game mechanics present in A&A 1942 2nd Edition, as designed by Larry Harris (the creator of the original game).
New Units: A key feature for enfranchised players is an entirely new set of unit sculpts. There are 16 all-new designs such as the P-40 Warhawk, Tiger Tank, AVRO Lancaster, FW-190, IS-2 tank, HMS Hood, He-111, and the Akagi Aircraft Carrier. These playing pieces can be used in any other A&A game, and will be desirable to players who seek to expand their A&A collections.
Game Overview
Five major powers struggle for supremacy. Germany and Japan are aligned against the great alliance of the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, and the United States.
Designed for 2–5 players, the game is set in 1941: The Axis has great momentum and is expanding its conquests in both Europe and Asia.
Controlling one of the Axis or Allied powers, you will command both your country's military forces and its war-time economy. Show that you are a brilliant military strategist by planning your attacks, marshaling your forces into embattled territories, and resolving the conflicts.Victory goes to the side that conquers its opponents on the field of battle and liberates or occupies the greatest cities of the world. Change the course of history in a few short hours!
Product Information
Larry Harris
Wizards of the Coast, Hasbro, Avalon Hill
Year: 2012
Players: 2 - 5
Time: 120 - 180 minutes
Ages: 12 and up
Weight: 1,280 grams
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Last Tuesday morning, some friends and I went for a photowalk in the Mission. We visited a few murals and ended our trip at one of my favorite locations for portrait photography: the second floor of an antique furniture gallery. Alice is the best model I've had the pleasure of working with, and she's not even a professional model. She is just so natural at posing, and she knows how to work a shot. Some people don't know what to do with their hands, look too posed, freeze up, give you attitude, etc, but Alice just makes my job so easy. The combination of perfect model + perfect location + perfect settings + perfect editing = well, perfection, in my mind.
Here are some of excerpts:
Gear used in this shoot:
-Canon 6D
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Shannon and Neel are getting married!!!!
Congrats to the newly engaged Shanon and Neel and their Lanikai engagement photos. I grew up with Shannon, she was my neighbor across the street. We grew up playing on the street riding bikes, skateboarding, surfing our home break, and surfing town. As we grew older we went to different high schools and ended up not seeing each other much after we both went away to college. It's always so nice to see a great friend throughout the years and eventually meet the one they are supposed to be with.
After some thought about location ideas we were going to go to a botanical garden in Kaneohe but ended up doing the photo shoot at Lanikai Beach. The beach reminded her of her childhood days and she wanted Neel to be apart of that.
Lanikai Beach is a great place for engagement photos. There are so many props at the beach to work with so it makes for a great engagement photo session. Lanikai beach offers the gorgeous beach, beautiful silky sand, two islands called the Mokuluas as a backdrop, canoes and boats, and pretty greenery!
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Make Sure You Don't Fall For These Common Investment Mistakes
The investment world is dominated by gold, bonds, and stocks. As far as the average investor can see, that's where the money lies. And by and large, they'd be correct. Typically, those three areas are the ones that generate the highest returns. They're a historically sound investment. But if you've got money burning a hole in your pocket, they're certainly not your only option.
The market for them has become somewhat oversaturated as a consequence. This is ultimately going to lower their value, and that came to a head in 2008 during the market crash. If such tried and tested investments can take a hit, how can you be sure on what is going to provide sound returns for your initial outlay?
Liz Goldman offers her thoughts on the best alternative investments at Alternative Investment Coach. That's a good starting point for any would-be investor, but there's much more to consider. If you're considering dipping your toes in the world of investing, let's take a look at the areas you need to review. The same principles apply to even seasoned investment veterans, too.
History is a Thing of the Past
Many investors get hung up on the same area. They want a proven track record of success before they even consider putting money down on anything. That's quite the quandary, given that not all previous achievers can sustain their success. And, likewise, the next big hit on the stock market isn't going to give any indicators. Nobody could foresee Google becoming the behemoth it is today, but you can be sure those that took the risk are glad they did now!
Popularity Harms Return Potential
As I touched on earlier, oversaturation is going to lead to loss of value. The same is true in all walks of life, so why would the world of investment be any different? That is some predicament to find yourself in. If so many people are jumping in one area, it's a sure bet, right? Well, yes, in many instances, you're onto a winner. Great. But the winning margins are greatly depreciated by saturation.
Go Against the Grain
The most success you'll find in any investment scheme is to look for the stocks that are going to act defiantly in relation to the market. Everything goes through peaks and troughs, and plenty of them come out the other side unscathed too. But are they the investments that are going to generate the highest returns? No, I don't think so, anyway.
Owning investments that rise in spite of a falling market is a surefire way to guarantee higher returns. Is it the most profitable avenue? Probably not, but it is the least risky. Of course, you need to address the balance of your portfolio. Let's say you've invested in shares which balloon. What do you do with that money? You can either sit on it and hope it doesn't plummet, or you can rebalance your portfolio. That way, you're always ahead of the curve no matter what.


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Cool Runnins' Deep Freezer Race
Saturday & Sunday 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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Come and join in the fun! Bring your friends and family for the ride of a lifetime. Teams of five (ages 12+) race toward the finish line to challenge for the fastest time. Bring helmets – deep freezers are provided.


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Courtney Stodden may be a married woman, but she's just now celebrating her 18th birthday. The girl who made headlines in 2011 for marrying actor Doug Hutchison when she was just 16 is officially and legally an adult as of August 29.
Since she made quite a splash on the quasi-celebrity scene, we've seen more of the oversexed, provocative and sometimes just plain bizarre star than we ever imagined was possible. Don't believe us? Check it out:
Courtney Stodden Gets Married: She wed Hutchison on May 20. She was 16 and he was 51. Things only get weirder after this.
Courtney Stodden Tries To Be A Pop Star: We had a hard time getting this little ditty out of our head, and we don't mean that in a good way.
Courtney Stodden Gets Kicked Off Facebook (And Then Reinstated): Her photos were "too sexy."
Courtney Stodden Gets Kicked Out Of A Pumpkin Patch: ...For being "too sexy." We are sensing a pattern here.
Courtney Stodden's Breasts Are Put To The Test: She goes on "Lifechangers," where it was determined that, yes, they are real.
Courtney Stodden Starts "Floor Flashing": Whatever that is.
Courtney Stodden Makes Some Weird, Kitty-Themed Video: We don't get it, nor do we want to get it.
Courtney Stodden Hurts Her Ankle, Counts Down To 18: Things are just getting ridiculous now.
And those are just some highlights from before she turns 18. Honestly, we're a little scared about what's to come now that she's a consenting adult. Actually, we're really scared.
We'll leave you with this, which she tweeted on Monday:
Check out some of Stodden's tweets and photos below:


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One-third of the world's population is online, an increase of 528 percent over the past 10 years*. While Internet penetration rates vary by geographic region; North America (79%), Australia/Oceania (68%), Europe (61%), Latin America (40%), Middle East (36%), Asia (26%) and Africa (14%), they continue to climb steadily—especially in the developing countries of the world.
Connected devices, such as computers, mobile phones and tablets have become a way of life for many, but shoppers are digitally engaged to varying degrees depending on the products they buy. While e-commerce activity for some consumer-packaged goods (CPG) products—especially perishable categories where freshness counts—may not be as transformative as other non-CPG industries such as books, music and travel, online grocery purchasing power is growing. In this report, Nielsen analyzes how shoppers use online connected devices (computers, mobile phones and tablets) to aid or even complete their household grocery shopping.
But what types of online activities do consumers engage in most? How much time is spent on these activities? What are future spending intentions, which websites are preferred, and what payment methods are favored? New findings from a Nielsen online survey of respondents from 56 countries around the world provide insight into digital influences on grocery shopping behavior. This report offers considerations for marketers and guiding principles to help build successful online strategies.


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Autodesk Australia launches their new range of AutoCAD products for Mac OS X Lion, which will be available for Australia and New Zealand in August 2011. For the first time, AutoCAD WS will be compatible for MAC software. Autodesk are also releasing the AutoCAD for Mac 2012, for students and educators.
The expansion of AutoCAD products for Mac has provided more options for users of the 3D CAD software. AutoCAD for Mac 2012 are suited for designers, architects and engineers who prefer to work in a native Mac environment and need to create, edit or review conceptual designs, 3D models, technical drawings and documentation.
AutoCAD WS for Mac allows users to view and collaborate on DWG files, through the Mac interface, and can plot DWG files to PDF or DWF formats. The AutoCAD WS for Mac, also allows users to syng with their cloud-based AutoCAD WS accounts to help make file accessibility easier from their AutoCAD WAS mobile application.
"Since the release of AutoCAD for Mac last year, customer feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, further validating the need for professional design and engineering software on the Mac platform," says Amar Hanspal, Senior Vice President of Autodesk Platform Solutions and Emerging Business.
"Bringing AutoCAD WS to the Mac shows our continued commitment to making design more accessible for an ever-greater number of people to shape the world around them."
The AutoCAD for Mac 2012 3D CAD solutions are available for free at the AutoDesk Education Community. The AutoCAD WS software are available exclusively from the Mac App Store.


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Resultados finales campeonato italiano Moth 2012 (Warm up del mundial)
Fuente info Zhik Nautica Moth Worlds
Record-breaking 125 entries from 20 countries to compete in the 2012 Zhik Nautica Moth Worlds
A record-breaking fleet of 125 Moths from 20 countries will take to the waters of stunning Lake Garda for the 2012 Zhik Nautica Moth Worlds, from August 19 to 26. A talent-filled lineup promises to deliver what could very well be the most exciting worlds ever
Only a fool will dare make a prediction about the top-ten, let alone the winner, in the 2012 Zhik Nautica Moth Worlds, with such a quantity of red-hot talent among the 125 skippers. No less than twenty countries will be represented on the Italian waters off Campione del Garda with a score of former Moth world, European, and national champions.
The 2012 Zhik Nautica Moth Worlds will also go into history for the record-breaking number of participating nations. Sailors from the UK, Australia, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, France, Sweden, USA, New Zealand, The Netherlands, Ireland, Belgium, Finland, Austria, Denmark, Spain, Estonia, Poland, Singapore, and the Virgin Islands will vie for the world title.
They might not constitute the biggest group in absolute numbers but the 21 Australian skippers definitely have the numbers and depth to fill quite a few of the top ten spots.
Taking a pick among the Aussies is even harder. Joe Turner and Scott Babbage, second and third-placed respectively in the 2011 Zhik Moth World Championships, will undoubtedly be on the front line in the fight for the title, although the 2008 world
champion, John Harris, has been putting in long hours on the water.
No less than 28 British skippers will be in Campione del Garda, making Great Britain the most-represented country. Two of them could very well take a shot at the top spots.
With two world and five European trophies under his belt, Simon Payne needs no introduction. Hot on his heels, a young newcomer, Chris Rashley, promises to make a
splash in Italy. He's the reigning European champion and most recently beat Payne to claim the UK national title.
No Moth world championship would be complete without Bora Gulari, the 2009 world
champion from the USA and fifth-placed last year. Other sailors that could upset to form guide are Italy's champion Francesco Bianchi, Philip Käsermann from Switzerland and Yann Adrillon from France.
However, much water has flown under the bridge since the 2011 Moth world championship in Belmont, Australia and a number of factors could throw the form guide out of the window. New people have come into the class and sailors that did not
performed well in Belmont have been putting in very long hours on their boats since
The Moth boats have also progressed by leaps and bounds in the last 18 months. New
developments in foils, sails and rigging have been implemented, making the boats 1.5 knots faster upwind with 12 knots of breeze and upward. On average, the newer-
generation Moths are 10% faster all around the course than Belmont.
The Moth fleet will take to the waters of Lake Garda on August 19th for one practice race and will then go on with racing in full earnest from the 20th until the 26th, holding the 23rd as a reserve day. The weather forecast looks very promising and even if August delivers the lightest breeze, local experts expect the "Ora" afternoon breeze to blow between 12 and 18 knots. Compared to Belmont, Lake Garda is bumpier with a rougher sea state and more importantly there is no seaweed.
Prior to the Zhik Nautica Moth Worlds, the Vela Club Campione will play host to the Italian Open Championship, on August 16th and 17th, providing a good indication on the form of the top contenders. All participants in the worlds will race in this warm up regatta but only Italians will be able to claim the title. Scott Babbage will make use of his Italian ancestry to vie for the title, prompting his fellow Australians to call him "Scott Babbigio".
You can follow all the exciting action from Lake Garda on the official website at
www.mothworlds.org, our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mothworlds as well as
our Twitter page at www.twitter.com/mothworlds.
Media contact during the event:
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About Zhik
Zhik was founded before the Athens Olympics with a charter to deliver technically
proficient apparel to win gold. Since then, Zhik has not only achieved this, but
combined innovation with a fresh outlook in styling. Zhik now sells a range of high
performance marine products into an international network covering more than 40
countries. Top sailors choose Zhik gear to win world championships, and demand it for
their international campaigns. Zhik also delivers technically proficient wet weather gear
including ranges suitable for offshore yachting. The success of this innovative product
range stems from extensive internal research and development followed by prototypes
tested by a Zhik Team of over 100 athletes. Zhik continues this effort with new projects
in material science aimed at expanding its range to a larger set of outdoor and marine
applications. For more information, please go to www.zhik.com.
About Nautica
Founded in 1983, Nautica® is a leading global lifestyle brand ranging from men's,
women's and children's apparel and accessories to a complete home collection.
Nautica® products are refined casual classics inspired and energized by the water that
are always crisp, clean and distinct. Today Nautica® is available in more than 60
countries with more than 200 Nautica® branded stores worldwide. In 2003, the
Company was acquired by VF Corporation, a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel
with more than 30 brands, including Wrangler, The North Face, Lee, Vans, Nautica, 7
For All Mankind, Eagle Creek, Eastpak, Ella Moss, JanSport, lucy, John Varvatos,
Kipling, Majestic, Napapijri, Red Kap, Reef, Riders, Splendid, Smartwool® and
Timberland®. For additional information, please go to www.nautica.com and


text: Paradoxology: the use of paradoxesArtists associated with the use of paradoxes include Florentin Smarandache is known for his avant-garde movement "paradoxism" as a protest against the Romanian communist regime. Alexander Bard and Jan Söderqvist developed a "paradoxology" in their book Det globala imperiet ("The Global Empire"). The authors emphasize paradoxes between the world as static and as ever-changing, while leaning on loose allegories from quantum mechanics. One may also include the philosopher Derrida in a list of users of paradoxes. Derrida's deconstructions attempt to give opposing interpretations of the same text by rhetoric arguments, similar to how lawyers in a court case may argue from the same text, the same set of laws that is, to reach opposite conclusions. — Paradoxology


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Friday, December 01, 2017
Today's post is about why it's dull and gloomy in the winter.
Specifically it's a post about the elevation of the sun. If you drew a line to the horizon and a line to the sun, the elevation would be the angle inbetween. Think of it as a measure of the height of the sun in the sky.
The elevation of the sun at sunrise or sunset is always 0°.
The elevation of the sun at noon on the equator at the equinox is 90°.
The sun never gets to be overhead in the UK, so the best it manages here in the summer is nearer 60°. But in the winter it doesn't even scrape 20°, which is why it feels so dull and gloomy, and ultimately why winters are cold.
Here's a table showing the elevation of the sun here in London, hour by hour, on 1st December.
Elevation of the Sun, London, 1st December Time 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 Elevation 1° 8° 13° 16° 17° 15° 11° 6° -
The sun rises today around quarter to eight, so at 8am the elevation of the sun is only just above zero. By 9am it's reached 8°, which is roughly half the height it'll reach later in the day. The sun is highest in the sky around noon, at which point its elevation reaches 17°. And then it's in decline for the rest of the afternoon, dipping beneath the horizon before 4pm.
Here's the same information in a graph.
17° isn't particularly high in the sky, only about a fifth of the way up compared to 'overhead'. The sun will only be higher than 15° for about two hours today. The sun's elevation won't reach 10° until quarter past nine this morning, and will sink back below that by quarter past two this afternoon, a good 90 minutes before sunset. This is why you often have to squint when driving in the winter, because the sun is very close to the horizon for a long period of time.
Here's a table showing the elevation of the sun in London at the winter solstice.
Elevation of the Sun, London, 21st December Time 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 Elevation - 5° 11° 14° 15° 14° 11° 5° -
On 21st December the highest the sun gets in the sky is only 15°, and that's the lowest maximum of the year. There's not actually very much difference between 21st December's figures and today's - the figures don't change very much in December, and the Sun is low in the sky all month.
For a very different set of figures, here's what happens at the summer solstice.
Elevation of the Sun, London, 21st June Time 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Elevation 2° 9° 18° 27° 36° 45° 53° 60° 62° 60° 54° 46° 37° 28° 18° 10° 2°
These times are BST, which is why the highest elevation is at 1pm, not noon. But just look at how much higher the sun gets, more than four times higher, reaching 62°.
It's not just better in the middle of the day. The sun is higher than 45° (that's 'halfway up the sky') from 10am to 4pm. The sun is higher than 30° from 8:15am to 5:45pm. The sun is higher than 17° (that's 'better than December') from 7am to 7pm. The sun is considerably higher, for longer, in the summer than it is in the winter. This graph shows that quite well.
Look in particular at the area under each curve. In summer the area under the curve is large, so lots of solar radiation gets through, which is why it gets warm. But in winter the area under the curve is tiny, so very little solar radiation gets through, which is why it gets cold.
Here's a table showing maximum solar elevation throughout the year.
Highest elevation of the Sun on the 21st of the month, London Time Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Elevation 19° 28° 39° 51° 59° 62° 59° 50° 39° 28° 19° 15°
There are five months in the year when the sun's elevation tops 50°. Hurrah. But there are also three months when the sun doesn't reach 20°, and we're in the depths of that low season right now. See how the figures change fastest in spring and autumn, and stay roughly the same in summer and winter. Here's a graph.
Here's another more technical graph, specifically a polar sun chart. Each of the blue curves shows the path of the sun across the sky, month by month, with maximum elevation where it crosses the vertical line. You can generate your own polar sun charts here or here. You can see single curves for London here.
And finally, lets refocus on December, and consider other parts of the country. All of the figures so far have been for London, and apply to anywhere else with a latitude of 51½°N. For every degree of latitude you go south, the sun is one degree higher at noon. And for every degree of latitude you go north, the sun is one degree lower at noon. Sorry Birmingham, Merseyside, and Scotland, it really is duller where you are. Africa, you win.
Maximum solar elevation
1st December
Location Latitude Max Shetland 60°N 8° Orkney 59°N 9° Stornoway 58°N 10° Aberdeen 57°N 11° Edinburgh 56°N 12° Newcastle 55°N 13° York 54°N 14° Nottingham 53°N 15° Milton Keynes 52°N 16° Southampton 51°N 17° Scillies 50°N 18°
And that's why it's dull and gloomy in the winter. Hang on in there, the sun'll be getting higher again soon.
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I know comic books are a tremendous part of Green Onion's Blog, but I don't read much, really, not at all. My advisors said I should read the Bible and American Constitution but then I rented Finding Dory instead. Great movie, the best, watched it like a dozen times this week. Anyways, I figured I'm God- er, President- er, I mean resident blogger this week, I can do whatever I want! I decided to take you on an exclusive tour of my comic vault. One way I make The Green Onion Blog great again. Like I said, I don't read, I just have like, a lot of money. I love bigly expensive things. Especially when it keeps it out of the hands of poorer, more passionate people that would actually appreciate these things. Suckers, I have the best money!
Let's enter my vault. We have to pass the walls, I have the best walls!
First stop is my golden shower. Not comic related. I just love golden showers. I have a golden shower in like, every room I own. I have golden showers everywhere. I even had a golden shower at my best friends place in Russia. Nothing like a warm, bubbly golden shower. You have to try. I will pay you to come be a part of my golden showers. I have. I have paid lots of people to be involved in my golden showers. I love being inside a good golden shower, tremendous.
Next up is my 'Richie Rich Room'. Big fan of Richie Rich. I'm pretty sure these books were written about my childhood. I have the worlds largest collection of everything Richie Rich. Such a handsome man, with the biggest hands. These books have such a great moral: money can buy everything!
Here is my dungeon! As soon as I make it legal, this is where I will keep mouthy writers and celebrities like John Scalzi, Dan Slott and Nick Spencer. There is a special room for Saturday Night Live and Hamilton cast members. And an even more great, special room for Maryl Streep.
Then we have what I call my "Locker Room". Filled with massive collections of magazines of 'adult' content. Also, some of my favourite super heroine statues, (something about the way some of these women are drawn, great art) including a life size statue of Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow, which I call 'Ivanka'. I have a few personal photos in here, like of my daughters, my Russian best friend, and lots of pictures of myself. I love myself, like, lots. I have a lot of golden showers in here, too.
We then enter my "Toilet Paper Room" which is filled with the worlds most rare and expensive comic books. Like I said, I don't read them or care about them at all. I like to crack them open and use them to light my cigars, wipe after the bathroom, or dry off after my golden showers. A few of my favourites to destroy are:
Detective Comics #27, worth $1.075mil
Amazing Fantasy #15, worth $1.1mil
Action Comics #1, worth $3.2mil
Next is my "Garage". Full of Batmobiles, DeLoreans and other such pop culture vehicles. After the Iron Man movie I couldn't let Tony Stark one-up me so I had my own working Iron Man suit built out of solid gold. The prize of my collection is Wonder Woman's invisible jet. Mine is bigly better, you can't even touch it or go inside, it's like it's not even there. I bought it for half a billion dollars from some sucker in a van.
Thanks booknerds, I think I will go have a golden shower now.


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A verdict was returned Wednesday, after a three-day trial earlier this week, against a man charged in two separate rape cases.
Edward Geier, 41, of Milesburg, is going to prison.
"You have a front row seat to bravery when a child testifies against an abuser. While it is unfortunate they have to, it also can bring great closure and healing when a jury says we believe you," said Centre County District Attorney Stacy Parks Miller.
A Centre County jury did believe the prosecution, convicting Geier of 1,068 counts of rape.
On Aug. 10, 2014, state police at Rockview found a minor walking along state Route 45, alone, in the dark.
Police were later told by the victim about four years of molestation.
According to court documents, the victim was taken to the Children's Advocacy Center for an interview.
State police forensic services discovered in numerous areas in the minor's bedroom bodily fluids. Tests showed a mixture of the minor and Geier's DNA, police said.
Geier was arrested on Feb. 24, 2015, and charged with more than a thousand counts including rape of a child, statutory sexual assault, unlawful contact with a minor, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a person younger than 16, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse by forcible compulsion, sexual assault, corruption of minors, indecent assault of a person younger than 13 years of age, indecent assault of a person younger than 16 years of age.
But Geier's abuse didn't stop with this victim, police said.
Another victim, also a minor at the time of molestation, came forward on April 1, 2015.
According to court documents, the second victim told investigators of reporting the rape to an adult, but being talked out of going to police.
Geier has been convicted of sex crimes in the past and is a registered sex offender on the Megan's Law website. Geier was convicted in 2001 for indecent assault.
Geier may go to jail for the rest of his life.
Jalelah Ahmed: 814-231-4631, @jalelahahmed