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1970, Original French Lithograph, 'Les Oursins Mauves,' Louis Toffoli
1970, original lithograph, 'Les Oursins Mauves,' by French artist Louis Toffoli (1907-1999)
In this narrative lithograph Toffoli executes perfectly his love of transparent layers. Three fishermen set about cleaning their catch of purple sea urchins at an angular trestle table, The fisherman, are decked out in a Breton top and shirt sleeves, a beanie hat, panama and sailor's cap.
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About the artist
Louis Toffoli was a French painter, best known for his colorful, fractural figural and landscape paintings. Toffoli's work is concerned with transparency, often breaking his faceless figures down into various overlapping parts to facilitate a ghostly, dream-like appearance that addresses the transitory quality of life. Born on October 16, 1907 in Trieste, Italy, the artist spent his early life in World War II-era Italy, which had a marked impact on his work and outlook. He began producing Constructivist paintings and exhibited several of these early works at the 1928 Trieste Biennale, which subsequently garnered attention from the Fascist regime. Fearing for his safety, Toffoli fled to Paris, where he attained significant popularity in artistic and intellectual circles, and regularly exhibited at the Salon d'Automne and the Salon des Independants. After his death in Paris, France on February 18, 1999, he was awarded the Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic in 1996.
Newly framed and glazed, supplied free of charge.
Sheet: Width X Height
CM: 50 x 66
Inches: 20 x 26
CM: 42 x 51
Inches: 16 1/2 x 20
Medium: Original 1970 Lithograph
Provenance: French School, hand signed in pencil lower right
Condition: Very good
Date: 1970
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Over the past year, Parkside has heard from a number of our alumni. They've shared their adventures and accomplishments, and reflected on the impact Parkside had on their lives. We hope you enjoy reading these alumni "notes" below.
If you have news to share that you would like Parkside to publish in the future, please complete our Alumni Update Form.
Alumni Class Notes
Colin Fiedorek '91 writes to say that he is still out in California where he has a really cute dog, drives a 1980 Mercedes, and is having a lot of fun. He says, "I can never forget when I drew Max from Where the Wild Things Are on the chalkboard."
Tariq Abdullah '95 is currently finishing his last year at LaGuardia Community College. He is an officer in the Japan Club, and likes to travel, sight see, and make new friends.
Max Richardson '95 is back in New York City after living in Maine for a few years. He works with animals, and is still friends with Matt Buchalter '92.
Valerie Maclay '96 received her Associate's Degree and is headed to Cal State as a junior in the fall!
Brian Haher '98 first attended Parkside in 1991 when it was located on 100th Street. He writes to say, "Parkside taught me so many good things. I move to upstate New York, near Syracuse, in 2006, where we live on a farm with many fun animals. I joined the Boy Scouts and the Special Olympics. I have a job, and go to programs in the community. I deliver Meals on Wheels, go on trips, and bowl with my friends. I want to say HI to my old Parkside classmates, wherever they are."
Maya Bachmann '00 writes to say "I am currently working at two jobs -- one at our local movie theater which has a mission to employ young adults with disabilities, and one at a tack shop selling equine supplies which is great because I still love riding horses! I have been riding for 10 years. My current barn is M&G Farm in North Salem, NY. Any other horse lovers out there?"
Rachel Kahn '00 is a volunteer at the public library, but is looking forward to her next steps soon.
Rob Stewart '00 is married, and he and his wife, Kate, have joined the Peace Corps. They are currently stationed in Morocco. Read his recent Parkside Alumni Spotlight article here.
Nathaniel Sapan '05 graduated from Lowell High School and the Riverview School program in Cape Cod, and is currently attending Chapel Haven in Connecticut.
Lan Tagg '05 graduated from Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua, NY in 2012, and then attended Visa Vocational and Life Skills Center in Westbrook, CT where she graduated in 2015. Lan is now living in Westbrook, CT, volunteers with Meals on Wheels, and is enjoying life with her steady boyfriend.
Sophie Stoch '06 is currently finishing her first year at Wheaton College in Massachusetts. She is interested in neuroscience, and will be doing an internship in the Molecular Imagery Lab at Sloan Kettering Cancer Care this summer.
Hannah Stoffer '07 is a Junior majoring in Theater and Theater Tech at Dean College. She says, "It has been great to be at Parkside, but now that I am in college I can start thinking about what I can do within my major for a career in the future."
Samuel Strongin '08, a sophomore at the University of Michigan's College of Engineering, was recently offered an internship with Liberty Reach, a leading robotics company in Ann Arbor.
Armand Klisivitch '08 is currently a sophomore at Casleton University, where he plays the bass drum in the Spartan Marching Band, and also played one year of club soccer. Last summer, he interned with the Rockland Boulers in Pomona, NY.
Paloma Kalisch '09 is attending Borough of Manhattan Community College majoring in Animation.
Dante Panora '09 currently attends Hunter College, where he is doing well as an Anthropology major. He graduated from Summit, where he made National Honor Society and received a scholarship award. He looks forward to visiting Parkside soon.
Ian Parker '10 is recently graduated from Summit High School!
Theodore Strongin '10, a senior at Stuyvesant High School in New York, is currently involved in the college search process!
Una Albers '11 is currently a junior at The Lowell School. She describes herself as a "morse code enthusiast and walking Titanic encyclopedia." She likes crutches, and speaks Spanish and Japanese. She remembers her time at Parkside much better than her time in middle school, and has fond memories of Bring a Stuffed Animal to School Day. She also says she is still the #1 "The Dog Island" and Blue's Clues fan!
Luisa Fernandes '11 started high school at Mary McDowell Friends School this past fall. She writes, "I have continued changing since I was at Parkside. I remember things very well. I still dance ballet and added Broadway as well. I live by the thought 'Embrace yourself for who you are,' so I am very often happy and find positivity in everything. This summer I went the second time to Summit sleep away camp and made new friends, and I keep in touch with my old friends. Parkside taught me not to ask the same question over and over and to do stuff that was hard for me, like listening and following directions. I am really good at that now. This year is the first year that I go alone every day on the subway to school, which I am really excited about. Thank you Parkside, the teachers, the students, the principals...and my parents."
Marshall Richardson '11 attends York Prep, where he is currently ranked #1 in his grade by GPA. He was a finalist in the NYSAIS track and field state championship for the 100 meter dash, and is the co-founder of a business startup club, where he is working on development a business plan to compete in a national competition.
Kai Burridge '12 worked at Parkside last summer, helping out in the Gym. He said, "This summer was great! Playing with the kids was a lot of fun. Getting to know them as a great experience as well. I'd love to do it again!"
Zachary Hine '12 is currently attending Bronx Science.
Katie Halloran '13 writes to say, "This year I graduated middle school and in September I'm going to be a freshman in high school. I also have a three year old dog named Lucy."
Tatum Unterberg '13 is current attending the Summit High School in Queens.
Ava Ellis '15 is currently a 7th grader at The Summit School.
Adriana Robb '16 sends greetings and good luck to her Class of 2016 fellow graduates in the new school year.


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Again wandering woodland roads with no money for a hotel, Starman and Scott come across a group of people gathered around an injured falcon, all of whom are too worried about getting attacked to help it. Starman conjures up his animal soothing abilities and gently guides the bird onto his hand, and follows directions to a nearby veterinary clinic run by the harried Casey Flynn, who set the place up to care for local livestock, but is struggling to break even on just a handful of pets. As soon as Starman arrives, all the other animals freak at the sight of the wild falcon on his hand, but he uses a Jedi hand swipe to silence them, impressing Casey enough that she offers him a job helping out around the place. As for Scott, he gets the joyous task of being a babysitter to her toddler son, Joey, who finds no shortage of foodstuffs to hurl at the teen.
The falcon - named Waldo after Scott's childhood pet canary - has a broken wing that'll need a few weeks to mend, and while Starman isn't keen on the bird being placed in a cage alongside other caged and healing pets, he follows Casey's advice and trusts her skills and kindness. Unfortunately, one of her other patients is the dog of local Police Chief Harold Galley, who also warns Casey that he's on the lookout for a federal fugitive on the run with a teenage son. Casey instantly connects the dots and worries over whether or not to turn Starman and Scott in, but quickly comes to trust the man and his passion for Waldo.
Starman follows along as Casey does her usual rounds, which includes swinging by the conservatory run by her boyfriend, Brian Willis. Despite their relationship, they have some major professional contentions as Casey considers Brian's captive breeding program to be cruel to the endangered falcon population, going off on horror stories about how eggs are plucked from nests and birds are forced to breed. Looking around only backs this up for Starman as he sees a falcon in a cage having a leather hood strapped over its eyes. Brian doesn't have a chance to defend himself before Starman lets slip the discovery of Waldo. Brian says he'll come by to take custody of the bird in the morning, leading to another fight with Casey.
It's not long before Agent Fox rolls into town and starts waving photos around. Scott spots him and is all set to bolt, but to his consternation, Starman wants to wait an extra night. After a nightmare of having a falcon hood strapped over his eyes, Starman slips into the clinic and uses his orb to knit Waldo's broken wing, unaware he's being observed by a mystified Casey. She follows Starman out into a field where he sets Waldo loose into the sky. She confronts Starman, then bolts when he tells her the truth, but he catches up with her and convinces her he means no harm. Regardless, them setting Waldo free doesn't fly well when Brian finds out, and he tears into Starman over just how close these falcons came to extinction and all the work it's taken to breed them back into an active community. The eggs aren't stolen, just hatched in a lab because DDT weakened the shells, with the babies returned to the nests soon after, and the hoods are just a classic technique to keep bird calm so they don't panic. As Brian drives off, Starman realizes he made a mistake.
Unfortunately, that's when Chief Galley shows up and arrests both Starman and Scott. He calls in the capture to Fox, but while they're in the cruiser, Galley is suddenly distracted as his dog runs past, having been set free by Casey. As Galley gives chase, Starman uses the orb to break he and Scott free, and they return to the field with Casey where they're soon met by Brian. Using his powers, Starman summons Waldo to him, handing the falcon over to Brian. Casey is finally willing to give the program a chance, and she gives Starman a kiss for the road as he and Scott wander off. Fox is flustered at having only scored on this trip a parking ticket and a story about his prey heading for some white water rapids for rafting. As Starman and Scott head another way, they actually start to wonder if that's a story Fox might overlook, because rafting actually sounds a bit fun.
"He likes you."
"How can you tell."
"I'm an alien. I have these powers."
Of the episodes we've covered so far, this one feels the most like a leftover script from The Fugitive or The Incredible Hulk, as I could easily see David Janssen and Bill Bixby play out many of these scenes. Looking after a wounded bird while forging a relationship with the countryside veterinarian. Finding out she's known all along he's a fugitive as she's gone through her own debate over whether or not to turn this guy in and if he's safe for her and her child to be around. Getting swept into the philosophical debate over how to care for endangered birds. Debating over whether or not it's time to leave, even after seeing the pursing agent arrive in town. Dealing with the well-meaning sheriff just doing his job. Sure, there isn't a place in there for Starman to suddenly Ferrigno out in a rage rampage... unless he heals the falcon by compressing the broken wing until it turns into diamond or something. Which would be cool. Or horrible. The point is, this is an episode that would only need some slight revising to feel at home in those other shows. Hell, I wasn't at all surprised to see writer Geoffrey Fischer had also worked on Highway to Heaven just a couple years earlier.
Which isn't to say there isn't a Starman flair to it. He still doesn't know what basic things are, like veterinarians or white water rafting. There's a hilarious moment where the sheriff tells him to spread his hands on the truck which Hays delivers beautifully as he tries to literally spread his fingers as wide as he can. There's also a mini repeat of the Starman story as Casey Flynn, the Veterinarian, has to deal with this strange new man in her life, a man she knows to be a fugitive. She witnesses his powers, his ability to talk to animals. And ultimately learns the truth when Starman has no choice but to tell her. And it's a truth she initially runs away from, only for him to once again be a little forceful about it. Starman does have a bit of a bad habit of capturing women in order to show he means them no harm. He might want to ease up on that a bit.
Unfortunately, both of these aspects largely leave this a ho-hum, expected outing of an episode, where nothing particularly gripping happens. His bond with the falcon is a bit campy. Him learning about the "horrors" of the breeding center are a bit preachy. While Margaret Klenck has a rustic quality and a wide grin which remind me a lot of Karen Allen, Casey is also a bit flat as a character. Worst of all is David Hayward as Brian Willis. With his intense glare and lanky moustache, he instantly comes off as an unlikable prick and obviously sets himself up as a major antagonist as all Starman can think about is the plight of the falcons. Never mind all the other animals in cages at the vets office, no, it's just this one falcon who must fly free. I'll admit, he dream sequence of Starman being in a cage from a falcon's POV was kinda cool and kooky, but they missed an opportunity by not having a leering Fox be the one to slip the hood over his head. Anyways, we know what to expect in this episode. Even when the sheriff catches up with our heroes, we saw it coming, and when his beloved dog is used to distract him, we saw it coming. I adore the late, great character actor Jason Bernard as the sheriff, so don't take this as a knock against him, but even when this episode entertains, it still falls a bit flat and fails to grip or compel.
That said, what really impressed me is the sudden twist it takes on the debate over the falcons. I'm not going to get into who I think is right or wrong, as it's an issue I have little personal knowledge in so I won't take a stance, but from a narrative perspective, I love how this episode presents things. For half an hour, we get Casey's perspective on it, demonizing the practice of using captive breeding on endangered animals instead of letting them be free in the wild. Starman is understandably swayed by this, and goes along as he keeps casting a challenging eye at Brian. But when he finally takes action and frees Waldo, Brian suddenly gets a great moment where he answers every question and has a valid reason and revelation behind every charge, revealing its a much more complex and nuanced issue than Starman believed and Casey is willing to accept. I like this twist, that it's not taking a black/white look at Brian's practice and calling it evil. Sure, there's improvements that could probably be made, but having Casey work with him to get those implemented would be much more beneficial to the birds than just a hardline stance of opposition.
But again, it's just not all that interesting as the climax amounts to the sheriff goofily running after a dog, a car door popping off, then everyone standing around waiting for a falcon to land on an outstretched glowing orb. You'll notice I haven't had much to say about Fox or Scott in this review. Fox, that's no surprise. He's still a poor foe, barely competent at his under-resourced job, flailing about half-dressed then seething at a car ticket. That's it, that's his entire role this week. Scott, I'm surprised at how superfluous he is this week as he's stuck with babysitting duties. To be fair, the baby is hilarious and adorable, and I burst out laughing at the face he made after squirting ketchup in Scott's textbook. But it's still not a plot. It's just something to keep him busy. Again, this hearkens back to Fugitive/Hulk as this is largely Starman's story, the wanderer coming in, getting caught up in things, then swooping back out. You could write Scott out of the episode entirely and nothing would be lost. There's none of those great reversals on father-son moments. No deep scenes of Starman making use of having someone to springboard observations off of. Scott's just... there.
Ultimately, this is largely a skippable episode for me. It's not bad, not at all. I didn't mind watching it and really enjoyed some bits. But it's just very bland and buy-the-numbers, and just not all that involving. It doesn't really add anything to their journey. Like, there's a bit where Scott challenges his father on wanting to learn more about how to make the Orbs work, but Starman just brushes it off with, "One of these day, you'll maybe know." No, after all you've been through in just a handful of episodes, teaching Scott how to use the orb should be a daily thing we see going on with each episode. That Starman would keep his son so ignorant on a major tool that's sitting right there in his pocket is about as incomprehensible as them continuing to introduce themselves by their actual, federally-flagged names.
The last two episodes were so Scott/Starman-centric that I was reasonably sure we were in for a return to the Highway to Andromeda formula (i.e. Scott and Starman stumble into some local drama and assist with the help of their tiny silver alien balls. Wait, that didn't sound...) and I was right. Sorta. Yeah, the boys stumble into some local drama that's all just a tad too neat (they find an injured, endangered bird and take it to a Veterinarian that just so happens to A.) be beautiful, B.) need an assistant and babysitter, C.) have a room that she's willing to let two complete strangers sleep in and, D.) have a boyfriend[?] who runs a captive breeding program for endangered birds), but the difference here is that all of that is used to teach Starman a lesson, and as a result, give his character some depth.
I freely admit that I spent the bulk of this episode scratching my head at what seemed to be a misplaced attack on captive breeding programs. I certainly don't know much about the subject, but in general, I'd always thought of them as good people doing important and noble work on behalf of endangered species, not something to be scorned. So when the message here seemed to be "Boooooorn freeeeee!" I was a bit miffed. It seemed irresponsibly simplistic. Brian's slightly dickish behavior aside, there was nothing to suggest that these were people to root against. I kept waiting for some signs of animal abuse or to find out Brian was in cahoots with some evil corporation or something, but it just never came, and by the midway point, I was rooting against Starman and Casey. So imagine my surprise when the former discovers that he's wrong. It's a wonderful "Ah-ha!" moment that had me grinning from ear to ear. Starman is intentionally a rather Gary Stu character, and that's fine. But to have him err humanizes him (so to speak). The lesson here is a simple one: admit when you're wrong and try to make amends.
Scott was clearly the focus of the previous episode, but here he steps aside and lets Starman take center stage. It's a nice dynamic and I like that both characters are getting their share of time in the spotlight. Sadly, this isn't one of George Fox's finest hours. I was excited when he showed up early in the episode, and I was hoping for the intrepid Fox we'd seen in "Secrets". Instead, we get Fox in pure Barney Fife mode. This is the George Fox that looks like he has trouble finding his keys in the morning, let alone two alien fugitives. And what's with the colloquial attitude all of a sudden? Fox chats up the local waitresses like he's just an aw-shucks kinda guy. I sincerely wish they'd get a better handle on this character. Cavanaugh is fine, but the writers completely misuse Fox in just about every way imaginable and the show suffers because of it. Guest stars Margaret Klenck, David Heyward, and Jason Bernard fare better. Klenck has an earthy wholesomeness that serves her well here, and Heyward has that Marlboro Man thing going on. Unfortunately, the relationship between Casey and Brian is awkward and poorly defined, and seems to be there purely to connect the plot dots and to keep Starman out of any potentially sticky romantic situations. The standout is Bernard, who really shines in his few scenes as the Chief of Police, adding a nice small town quirk to the character. He's one of those rock solid character actors, like Robert Donner in last week's "One for the Road", who just makes a lot out of a little.
"Peregrine" isn't a great episode, but it's beautifully shot, taking full advantage of the surrounding vistas, and it has a nice twist that I didn't see coming. It's also got some genuinely funny moments that allow Hays to display his deft comedic touch. If it doesn't exactly soar, it's not a wounded duck (or Peregrine) either.


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Southampton Town Police Sergeant Howard Kalb said both people, whom he described as "swimmers in distress," are safe and that they declined medical attention upon reaching the dock at Oakland's Restaurant on Dune Road in Hampton Bays.
Sgt. Kalb said the two people arrived at the waterfront restaurant on a boat, but did not know if it was aboard their vessel.
The Coast Guard was called off after the Town Police received confirmation that the two people were out of the water.
Two people were thrown into the water near the Shinnecock Inlet in Hampton Bays at around 6:15 p.m. on Monday, according to reports.
Initial reports stated that two people were in the water near the inlet and that their vessel, described as a 20-foot boat, was seen floating toward Shinnecock Bay, near Oakland's Restaurant on Dune Road.
The U.S. Coast Guard was responding the scene, as were two ambulances from the Hampton Bays Volunteer Ambulance.


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Colorado College is designing new on-campus housing opportunities for upperclassmen, and community members are not happy about it.
On April 5, CC held a Pre-Application neighborhood meeting to discuss the East Campus Housing Project, and many members of the Colorado Springs community came to listen to CC's plans and voice their own concerns.
Tim Seibert, one of the landscape architects and planners of the project, spoke on behalf of the college. In the project overview, Seibert stated the college's goal of bringing students currently living in the neighborhood back within the campus boundaries. CC is not aiming for an increase in student population, and the proposed design will accommodate 154 students.
The buildings will be for upperclassmen residents only. In an attempt to maintain the visible appearance of the neighborhood, CC will be breaking up the new buildings in a house scheme, instead of one large traditional dorm.
But when Seibert showed pictures of the proposed dorm designs, members in the audience visibly voiced their distaste and disgust with the plans. One woman had such a strong reaction that she scrawled the words "butt ugly" onto her notes.
When the presentation was opened up to comments and questions, almost every community member who spoke up mentioned something about how the building designs do not match the surrounding community, and how upset they were over this.
Michael Galvin, a local Colorado Springs resident, said, "I am talking to Colorado College, stop tearing down our neighborhood and stop tearing down our heritage."
People were visibly upset and angry over the college's plans, and demanded answers.
"Our intent is not to replicate a Victorian home, but to respect that and create buildings for 2016," said Seibert in response to the many citizens who were furious at the building designs.
Although CC's property may not be subject to the laws regarding historical registers, many of its neighboring communities are on historic registers, and owners of these properties take much pride in the rich history and aesthetic beauty of the area. Due to this, many community members were offended that CC is not making more of an effort to preserve and replicate that historic beauty.
"It is not what is required for historic registers, it is about what is being a good neighbor," said local resident Jane Morgan.
The new building design is intended to limit jaywalking across Nevada Street by having one main crosswalk location with a pedestrian operated signal. With the introduction of this idea came many more comments from the audience about the students and whether they will actually take the time to press a button and wait for cars to stop. They did not have very much faith in the road-crossing abilities of CC students.
In addition to the issues with the building designs, some general concerns about college students arose during this meeting. There were many ill sentiments expressed towards college students and their disregard for noise control, tendencies towards jaywalking, and excessive use of red plastic cups.
This was the first meeting of many on the long road to renovation and construction, and CC is taking the comments of the community into consideration while revising and updating their plans for the future.


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Marijn van Oosten is an international award-winning designer and entrepreneur.
Marijn's lifework is to make invisible value tangible through visualisation. Our highest value lives at our source. By visualising this source, she makes people aware of their momentum and place in the universe, connecting them to their highest potential so they can make full contributions to universal connection and peace.
She grew up in the Netherlands and now lives in Amsterdam and New York. Marijn began her first business in design and communication at the age of seventeen, working from the same holistic vision that guides her entrepreneurship today as visionair. She holds a BA Graphic Design and participated the MA Editorial Design in Utrecht. She worked as user interface designer, founded the foundation Wisebloom, created Paper Pathfinder, and works as a visual artist and human experience designer.
By bringing people and organisations to their source, is the most Efficient way to inner- and world peace.
I give structure with visual tools to which who (take responsibility) create the foundation for freedom and excellence.
Visualising the source by creating universal tools to Grow Differently Together, to:
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Universal means reaching global humanity.
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Together: through mutual respect and from the perspective of love everything is possible!


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By Yasmine Shemesh
November 11-13, 2016
VANCOUVER — "He got them!"
The audience gasps and breaks out into cheers. I turn in my seat to see a man plowing through the doors of the Vancouver Convention Centre, jogging towards the stage where filmmaker Kevin Smith is administering a Q&A. On his arms hang four plastic bags, stuffed with Tim Hortons boxes.
The crowd applauds loudly. "He got them! He got 1,000 Timbits!"
This delicious expedition was embarked upon after Smith jovially recounted his recent experience in Vancouver directing The Flash, after which, to thank the cast and crew, he brought 1,000 Timbits to the set. After hearing this story, the aforementioned man stood on his chair and proclaimed that he, too, was going to do the same for us all, right now.
As he passes the overflowing boxes of donuts down the aisles, the man refuses to take any money. People look at each other in delight and slight disbelief at this simple gesture, indeed a random act of kindness, and murmurs of "wow," and "how nice," titter throughout the room. A warmth fills the air, sweet as the frosting coating the little donuts.
My main interest in attending Fan Expo this year is Smith. I'm a big admirer of his work — Clerks is obviously brilliant and so are Mall Rats, Dogma, and Chasing Amy. I even appreciate the absolute lunacy that is Yoga Hosers. I just love how his warped sense of humour (at once filthy, weird, and heartwarming) pairs with his ability to tell a good fucking story. I've never been to Expo before, or any kind of Comic-Con, for that matter — I don't particularly like fantasy, be it in film or novels, and while I appreciate comics (as a kid, I read Garfield, collected issues of Mad Magazine, and watched Beavis and Butt-Head religiously) I 've never been a superhero fiction fan. I don't know what to expect from Expo, really, other than Marvel costumes.
As I wait to get my media pass on November 11th, the first day of Expo weekend, I can't help but notice the woman standing in line next to me. She's not really dressed up — just wearing a knitted hat that has bear ears at the top of it — but she is beaming; completely radiating in excitement. I say hello and, after we exchange a few pleasantries, tell her that this is my first time here. "Oh my God," she exclaims, her eyes opening wide. "You're gonna have so much fun."
The woman's name is Red. She's a webcomic — she interviews people, she tells me, then illustrates their conversations for a YouTube series that she's launching called This One Time… At Expo, she's hoping to speak with Tom Kenny, the comedian known for voicing the title character on SpongeBob SquarePants and, more recently, for his work on Rick & Morty, who is set to make an appearance. She never misses a year of Expo, she says. What's so special about it, I ask, that keeps her coming back?
"You can totally be yourself here," she smiles. "I'm someone who wears silly hats every day of my life. Sometimes I get weird looks, but at conventions, everyone embraces it, even want pictures with you. They want to know about you. It's great — the whole environment. People are accepting."
As I walk down the corridor, I see it, too — passersby praising each other's costumes (some elaborate, others just little touches of character), grinning at one other from afar, taking photographs together.
Entering the main room is sensory overload. There are hundreds of vendors literally touting anything imaginable, from artists and writers selling their own graphic novels to artisans showing handmade Viking drinking horns. On my right, Fernando Ruiz, a longtime illustrator for Archie Comics, is doodling on a sketchpad from behind his booth. He looks up at me and grins. Up ahead, there's a Star Wars Lego station, where people are taking selfies with a life-size Yoda. At the back, tables where Christopher Lloyd and Tom Felton will later be signing autographs and taking photographs with their fans.
There is a huge range in both age and dress, from toddlers dressed as Dr. Emmett "Doc" Brown and being pushed in a stroller transformed into a DeLorean to 20-somethings in full Harry Potter regalia to un-costumed older fans just here for the fun of it all. There isn't really a singled-out demographic — here, there are people from all walks of life.
Three little girls dressed up as Harley Quinn cross my path, bubbling with glee. I ask if I can ask them a couple of questions and they giggle in delight, posing with their hands on their hips, as if I'm going to take their photograph.
"I'm, like, obsessed with Harley Quinn," Delilah gushes. "And I have been waiting for this, 'cause I watched a show that talked about Comic-Con and then I got so excited and I wanted to go."
"She told me about it," Rose adds.
"Yeah!" Delilah nods enthusiastically. "And then, she came and she came last minute," she points, first to Rose and, after, to Martha, who smiles bashfully.
They are adorable — so happy to be immersed in the world of their favourite character, from their favourite movie. After talking with them, I can't wipe the smile off my face for 10 minutes.
I venture over to the comics area. Amongst vintage issues of Little Lulu and Tarzan is a comprehensive Mad section. I begin leafing through and Nels, the vendor, speaks passionately as he shows me the oldest issues he has in his collection, dating back to the early 1950s when the magazine was still published as a comic book. I end up purchasing two perfectly preserved magazines, one from 1969, the other from 1987.
As I wander through a sea of smiling faces, I think of what Red had said to me earlier that day. Fan Expo is, unequivocally, about inclusivity — it's a place where people can unapologetically be themselves or share a part of their personality without being judged. A place where one can walk around wearing a cape and not have to care about what other people think about it, because everyone else is in on it, too. A place where one can be — and, in some cases, even meet — their heroes for a day. It is a celebration of community and, considering the divisive nature of the current political atmosphere, it is a refreshing experience.
A masked man — dressed as a Silent from Dr. Who — agrees it's the inclusive environment that draws him. "Honestly, [it's] just being with all the people, seeing all the things that I like, and similar interests," he says.
Smith's talk is on November 12th. The filmmaker is hilarious, entertaining, and gracious. He recounts how on his first night in Vancouver, when he arrived from New Jersey in the early nineties to attend Vancouver Film School, he slept in his car in the Convention Centre parking lot. He says "bless you" every single time someone sneezes. He gives inspiring advice when asked what wisdom he might give to someone making their first movie, encouraging them to create for the principle of making themselves happy, because that's all that really matters at the end of the day.
Perhaps the defining moment, though, comes next. A young man shakily climbs out of his wheelchair to approach the microphone. He is so anxious to ask Smith his question, he keeps stumbling over his words.
"I'm sorry," the boy apologizes. "I'm really nervous."
"Let me make this easier for you, man," Smith says, walking off the stage and towards the boy.
The young man finishes his question, and he and Smith stand face-to-face, smiling.BC, British Columbia, Fan Expo, Fan Expo Vancouver, Kevin Smith, Star Wars, Timbits galore!, Vancouver Convention Centre


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Whenever you pour yourself some good 'ol beer, we bet that the first thing you do is tip the glass slightly on its side so that it won't produce as much foam as it should.
Or maybe you scoop out the froth because you get annoyed whenever it sticks to your mustache.
Drop that spoon because the foam on your pint of beer has its benefits, after all.
Aside from enhancing the flavor of your ice cold beer, the suds are there to prevent the fluids from creating waves (aka sloshing) whenever your glass hits the glass of your bro's drink each time you toast.
Rewinding the scenario in your head? That's why there's minimal spillage whenever you say, "Cheers!"
According to a study published in the journal Physics of Fluids, the foam or capillary action is what slows down the waves in your beer draft. By the way, capillary action is what causes fluids to move even in tight spaces—like the water from the roots of a tree moving up to its branches.
The reason your beer doesn't move as much as it should is because the foam acts as a barrier to keep the best part of your drink inside the glass and into your belly.
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1) My ALQS has the binding machined on... I decided to suck it up and hand stitch the binding to the back. As I'm writing this, I realize this was the PERFECT opportunity to try the all-machine finished piped binding that I really want to learn (and master!). Sure with I'd had that thought at 3p today instead... At least it's less than 80" of stitching. You know how I feel about hand work!
2) When I moved here from Rochester, I left an area with lots of great quilt shops with beautiful stock, fun people and classes, and even good thread. (I miss Ivy Thimble!) I also lived about 5 minutes from JoAnn Fabrics, handy for those days when (ahem) I might need pink thread in a hurry! These resources are few and far between here in Jersey... at least so far. While procrastinating tonight, I found a quilt shop about a half hour away -- they have a decent online store, so I'm guessing their bricks and mortar will be at least somewhat more satisfying than my thread expedition from the other day! Fingers crossed... (Not that I really *need* anything -- I just don't like not knowing it's there.)
Wait -- three things! Food Network is running some ancient episodes of Iron Chef America tonight -- it's fun to see the early days where the production was a little less slick. I almost never see anything I want to eat on this show, but I love the action -- like Bobby Flay fishing live trout out of the tank on what looks like the first episode.
2 comments:
- Kathie said...
You could also try Budding Star Quilt shop in Lebanon as well as Pennington Quilt shop on Rte 31. They are all about 1/2 hr from each other.Budding Star
http://www.buddingstarquilts.com/ is first coming from newark then KQ then go down to Pennington
hope that helps!
There is also
Aardvark in Morris Plains
Acme in Pompton Plains
Cozy corner in New Milford
they are in a different direction in Morris and Bergen counties and can be done in a different day!
- May 25, 2008 at 3:30 AM
- sophie said...
I fear I may be one of the 11th hour finishers of the ALQS. I'm envious of your nearly finished quilt. Great work!
- May 25, 2008 at 5:58 PM
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Cosy pubs in Dorset to snuggle up in this winter
PUBLISHED: 16:39 09 November 2018 | UPDATED: 16:39 09 November 2018
Roaring open fires, hidden nooks and crannies and huge comfy armchairs are all signature traits of a cosy pub - and Dorset has cosy pubs aplenty. Here are just some of the best inns to snuggle up in this winter
The Castle Inn can be found a huff and a puff up the hill from Dorset's famous Lulworth Cove and it's just the spot for a bit of rejuvenation after a brisk walk on the beach.
Recline by the fire with a pint of Butcombe beer from neighbouring Somerset whilst you look at the menu. We've heard marvellous things about the Sunday lunch and the pub has one of the most tempting pudding menus in the county – so make sure you leave some room.
When it's blowing a gale outside, head to The Old Inn where the beer list is big, the wine list is long, and a roaring open fire crackles away in the dining room. Food is an all day affair with plenty of hearty pub classics, meaty mains and pizzas for the taking. Relax in the bar with a glass of full-bodied red whilst you soak up your rustic surroundings before retreating to the restaurant for dinner.
We couldn't not mention our 'Pub of the Year' at the Dorset Food, Drink & Farming Awards 2018. On a cold winter's day, grab a coveted spot on the large leather Chesterfield in front of the fire and crack the spine on a good book.
If one fire isn't enough, you'll find another in the dining room so you can enjoy a cooked meal fireside. Afterwards, head to the characterful bar for a digestif.
This gem of a pub can be found on the doorstep of Seatown beach, surrounded by rolling country hills on one side and the beauty of the Jurassic coast on the other. Once you've finished exploring the area, warm your feet by the log burner in the Anchor Inn and kick-back with a pint of hand-drawn ale from Palmers Brewery in nearby Bridport.
If beer isn't your thing, the Anchor Inn knocks up a cracking cocktail too. Make ours a Bramble please!
The Three Horseshoes, Burton Bradstock
Easily recognisable by it's thatched roof and cottage windows, The Three Horseshoes has a wonderful community feel; a proper village pub – the type you'd love to have as a local. On a cold winter's day, it's a cosy spot to while away the afternoon in a big comfy armchair playing Scrabble and Backgammon by the fire.
And did we mention the food? We could sit and nibble on the bar snacks all day…
Square and Compass, Worth Matravers
From the low beamed ceilings to the exposed brick walls, the Square and Compass is absolutely brimming with history. The quirky interior has an atmosphere to match with live music and a bar full of punters to be expected almost on a daily basis.
The pub is popular with walkers, and Wellington boots and four-legged friends are very much welcome. Find a seat in the bar by the large open fire and sip on a home-pressed cider made by the owner whilst Fido lies at your feet. The pasties here are the perfect accompaniment to your pint.
The Greyhound, Sydling St Nicholas
Come the festive season, The Greyhound looks as though it has been lifted straight from a Christmas carol. Inside you'll find flagstone floors, a glowing log burner flickering away by the bar and friendly locals.
As the moniker suggests, dogs are very welcome here which, as dog lovers ourselves, is music to our ears. There are lots of picturesque walks nearby and the pub is within reach of the Cerne Abbas Giant making it the perfect place for warming up after a winter ramble.
Nestled within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, The Inn at Cranborne has long been used as a hangout for walkers, cyclists and a place for supper after a day of country pursuits. Ingredients are local where possible, and the menu consists of hearty pub dishes such as battered haddock, steak and ale pie and gammon.
In the colder months mulled wine is served in the bar where you'll find a huge open fire blazing away. The pub has rooms too, so you can sneak off to bed when you're full and dozy.


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People have been filing into the beach side town of Oceanside, California since someone realized that the combination of great weather, better swells and a small town feel made the perfect spot to relax. However, when the first Oceanside Pier was built in 1888 there was actually a destination to drive to and people were able to claim "I'm hanging out by the pier" and "Meet me down by the pier after work." While the original Oceanside Pier has since been lost in storms, rebuilt, re modeled and re built again, the legendary pier is still the heart of Oceanside and the place where people can come together to remember to live in a time where the ocean waves dictate life and relaxation is not recommended, but mandatory. While the pier is always bustling, no time of year is more busy than Labor Day. Not only is Labor Day a continental excuse to sit on a beach, it is also the day that the longest annual rough water swim, the Labor Day Pier Swim, takes place in Oceanside.
XTERRA is a series of off-road races, including triathlon (swim/mountain bike/trail run), ocean swims and trail running. Or more simply put, it's an epic off-road experience that will rock your world!
Become a part of the mission that helps individuals find their inner soldier through recreational activities and help our veterans, active military and first responders. Run our 5k only or challenge yourself in our MTB triathlon challenge. Stay the weekend and enjoy all the amenities Temecula Vail lake KOA has to offer.
The Pacific Coast Triathlon invites young and old, experienced and beginner athletes to join us at beautiful Crystal Cove in Laguna Beach California for a great race.
1/2 mile swim through the beautiful pacific ocean at crystal cove state beach with full lifeguard support and comfortable wave sizes. 12 mile bike on a scenic two loop closed course on pacific coast highway. 3 mile run on the gorgeous Crystal Cove Trail and through the Crystal Cove Cottages with aid stations just about every mile.
The OC Tri Series provides fun and challenging events for beginners and experienced competitors. Our mission is to host fun and safe events in beautiful venues. Lake Mission Viejo and Crystal Cove definitely stand out. You won't be disappointed.


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Some hate blacks, some hate whites, some hate Christians, some hate Moslems, some hate those who hate. They are all haters.
Don't be a hater. At least Trump said it right: "We have to respect each other," he said. "Ideally we have to love each other."
A good president doesn't bullshit around. And what he said above is no bullshit.


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AT&T Is Cable Operator, Says Connecticut Court
A Connecticut U.S. District Court has ruled that AT&T's Lightspeed IPTV video service is a cable service subject to local franchising laws.
The summary judgment was a victory for the New England Cable & Telecommunications Association, and the cable industry at large.
It was a defeat for the Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control (DPUC), which had ruled that AT&T's service was an information service, like other data services.
Central to the DPUC's conclusion was the way AT&T delivers its service, which is not to deliver a channel until the subscriber's set-top box requests it, rather than constantly delivering all the channels. That, said DPUC, was a level of interaction that made the service a two-way data exchange, or as DPUC put it ""[AT&T's] network is unique in comparison to cable operators such as it entails a switched, two-way client server IP-based architecture designed to send each subscriber only the programming the subscriber chooses to view and entails a high level of subscriber interaction
The FCC defines cable service as one-way, though it includes VOD in that definition, so the DPUC concluded AT&T's service did not meet that definition.
The court saw it differently. Although factual findings by expert goverment agencies are due judicial deference under the Chevron doctrine, the court concluded that DPUC's determination that AT&T's was a two-way system was a legal conclusion-on the appropriate definition of "cable service"--rather than a factual finding, and a wrong legal conclusion at that.
AT&T is a cable operator, its service is a cable service, and its network is a cable network, said the court.
The cable industry has argued that AT&T's service should be subject to the same franchise restrictions as their members, but the DPUC had ruled differently.


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Black & Decker MM875 a model for a medium size yard. Powerful 12 amp electric motor driving a 19 inch cutter. The 'Lawn Hog' as it is called has a 2 year guarantee and has a 100 foot cable, its weight is 52 pounds.
Feedback from purchasers was overwhelmingly positive, there were a few faults but no more than rough delivery damage. If you leave your grass too long it will clog up the Black & Decker, having a shallow deck, but having read that, it would apply to all of our review models.
We thought that is was at least as good a mower as the Greenworks 25022 , which is also reviewed, but the Greenworks wins on value.
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- I am able to travel now since gastric sleeve surgery in Tijuana, Mexico. I can now "walk, walk, walk" in another country. I am so excited!
- I bought a pair of 2″ heels and wore them for the first time in over 5 years. My legs don't hurt and my knees feel great. I was worried it would cause pain, but it didn't all day. Huge victory!
- I am not the largest person in the photo anymore! Now I don't have to always hide or be scared of how I look in pictures. I look great and feel great!
- My wife and I went from always needing to sleep in a king size bed. Now we can share a queen size bed comfortably! This is huge for us!
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Should you buy that card, then don't forget to just take 5 percent off the values at the study below. That usually makes the distinction between Amazon being the most economical option or perhaps not. Nevertheless, since you'll notice below, Amazon is frequently not the ideal spot to purchase food (that could very well be 1 reason that they acquired whole-foods). They really do have good deals on personal grooming and products equipment, but less on food. Some times you're able to find the very best price if you should be eager to buy in bulk, however only thing prices in many cases are better everywhere.
Testing out Thrive Market
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The brand new entrant is currently Thrive Market. Thrive Market relies on pure, organic markets and household goods, therefore that it's more niche compared to other two, however we work with lots of the services and products within our household. Thrive Market has obtained $159 million (!) In investment capital financing, therefore they have been very intent on becoming dominant within their own niche.
Thrive Market's version is somewhat different compared to other two; nonetheless, it really is similar to Costco compared to wal mart. Here are the Advantages and Disadvantages of utilizing Thrive Market:
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Free shipping on $49
Have their very particular branded Items Which can not be seen everywhere
For each paid subscription, direct a free membership for your family in demand
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Thrive Market downsides:
There is a membership fee
Shipping is not free under $49
Shipping may be slow
The choice is marginally smaller compared to other sellers (but seems to be expanding quite quickly)
Since you can observe previously, there are definite benefits and drawbacks. The simple fact that shipping isn't totally under $49 does not disturb me because we do not dictate in tiny amounts so that it has play. In this manner, it's comparable to the way we utilize Vitacost.
Thrive Market attempts to spare shipping for financial reasons and also so are green by packing everything in to as many boxes as you possibly can. What this means is there is more variability at the delivery rate. I have obtained orders as fast as 3 days as soon as fourteen days. Which means you must think farther ahead when buying in Thrive Market compared to Amazon, however, the economies into our entire world of these low packaging stuff and carbon footprint would be without doubt real. It only depends upon what you appreciate, so that as I mentioned we utilize every one of those options.
What is with all the negative reviews?
Certainly one reason it took me some time to decide to try Thrive Market was that I read reviews and it seems to be considered a ceremony that you love or despise.
You will find some very negative reviews on the market so that I spent a while sifting them through. They largely Appear to fall in to 2 types:
Inch) "I did not understand that there was a membership fee"
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Thrive Market conducts a great deal of promotions, frequently touting free services and products. But, their complimentary services and products include a trial membership as soon as it expires they'll charge you for the yearly fee. This is the way just about all of subscription services work, moving all of the way back into the Columbia House Records deals in my childhood. I actually don't actually expect you'll find anything at no cost therefore this is simply not a turn me offpersonally, but recall; if you accept the offerings they are going to charge you after the trial time period.
Another one is the membership is tricky to cancel. I've begun it, canceled it restarted it without the real troubles. Much like many subscription services and products, they make an effort to speak out of departing when you say your aim. I hope that that it will not violate me to jump through the hoops leave after that point comes.
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The component of this Thrive Market service which may make a lot of men and women balk could be your membership fee since it is somewhat odd to pay for a commission such as this for markets (if you don't utilize Costco or BJ's). Also to tell the truth, it initially rubbed me the wrong way so that it took me a little while to give it a go. But, I think that it's some of the items that by the close of your afternoon makes no critical big difference.
The main reason why I say is that using Amazon often means you are going to want to acquire Amazon Prime, and that's just another membership fee. Amazon's yearly fee is 50 percent more than Thrive Market. But it has really a high value rate whilst the selection in Amazon is not quite infinite plus it has an streaming television membership which may make Netflix blush. Nonetheless, it's a subscription fee.
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Vitacost along with also other internet vendors provide free shipping within a particular purchase dimensions and also we make significant usage of their vouchers, however, the percent item prices in many cases are marginally greater. Therefore there isn't any up front membership fee however, all of it comes out in the wash as, by the close of your afternoon, sending costs money and all these really are low-margin services and products.
I would like to produce two additional tiny notes. The initial is all about Amazon. Even though their pick is generally unmatched, they don't really carry a number of things people try to find, because you'll notice below. The different note is all about Thrive Market's email newsletter. They send mails just a tad bit more often than I would enjoy, however they're frequently packaged with genuinely invaluable recipes and data. It isn't simply a sales page everytime just like so many different newsletters. As a result of the, I believe that it's well worth registering to listen from their website.
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How Thrive Market boosts their service is through semi-constant sale promotions. There is virtually always a sale going on in Thrive Market. It's frequently free types of hot items; additional times it's a percent away from your complete purchase. We are going to continue to keep the latest promo codes and offers to these pages to ensure it is easy. Be mindful that taking good advantage of such a promotion will signify that you're becoming a member of his or her yearly fee.


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Pork Pie with Lentils
- Serves: 4-6
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Effort: medium
For the pastry
- 450 g plain flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 100 g lard
- 50 g butter
- 300 ml boiling water
For the filling
- 675 g minced pork
- 200 g smoked streaky bacon, finely chopped
- 1 tsp chopped sage
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- salt and black pepper
For the lentils
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 150 g Puy lentils
- 1 sprig thyme
- 200 ml chicken stock, boiling
1. Preheat the oven to 200/gas 6 and grease a 25cm pie plate.
2. Sieve the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl and make a well in the centre.
3. In a Pyrex jug, cover the lard and butter in boiling water. When the fat has melted, pour the liquid into the flour and bring together with a wooden spoon to a smooth dough.
4. Cut the pastry in half and leave one piece in a warm place. Roll out the other piece until it is large enough to cover the base of the pie plate. Carefully line the base.
5. Combine the pork, bacon, sage, nutmeg, Worcestershire sauce and a little seasoning. Fill the pie case with this mixture.
6. Roll out the remaining pastry into a circle to cover the dish and brush the edges with water. Neatly place on top of the pie and seal and crimp the edges with your fingers. Make a small hole in the centre with a sharp knife.
7. Bake for 10 minutes and then reduce to 180C/gas 4. Cook for another 45 minutes, until the pastry is golden. Remove from the oven and leave to rest. While the pie is cooking, prepare the lentils.
8. For the lentils, heat the olive oil over a medium heat and add the garlic. Fry for a minute until softened, but not coloured. Stir in the lentils and thyme. Pour over the hot stock, cover and cook slowly for about 30 minutes, until the lentils are tender. Season to taste.
9. To serve, cut a neat slice of pie and drizzle the lentils over and around. Serve immediately.
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Raglan, New Zealand Must Do
January 1, 1970
by J
The top 10 things to do in Raglan!
Wainui Reserve also known as Ngarunui. The name translates to 'big waves' so yes, its a fun beach with great waves. Want to get away from the children and noise at the Camp Ground and play in some waves? This beach is your answer. Absolutely beautiful with views that will completely take your breath away, if you're wanting to have a surf lesson there are teachers that are usually there too. Best to swim when the life guards are out and keep in the flags! Only downside is that you'll have to walk down the big hill to get to the beach, so obviously you're going to have to walk back up, but it's definitely worth it.
6. Bridal Veil Falls
Bridal Veil Falls is located 10 minutes out of Raglan heading towards Hamilton. Walk through the beautiful bush and see many wonderful native trees, keep an eye out for wild life, and you'll eventually arrive to the waterfall. There are steps that lead you right to the bottom of the falls to give you the opportunity to take that amazing photo! But yes of course you will have to walk back up these as well. This is a fun day and good for the whole family and isn't too long!
As I have mentioned there are many beaches that Raglan has to offer. If you're a surfer I would highly recommend going out to see Manu Bay and Whale Bay, both of which are stunning beaches with some killer waves. Manu Bay is also a nice place to unwind, meditate, or enjoy a picnic with a view. So grab your surfboard take a picnic or grab some Fish n Chips from Joes and go enjoy the waves or even catch a beautiful sunset.
Because Raglan is a small community and nothing is open past 8 PM it can be quite hard to find something fun to do at night. However, the Yot club is Raglans hotspot for night life, it is a rustic bar type feel and usually have a live band to give it that really cool beach vibe. So what we locals like to do is go and have a beer, watch the rugby game over at the Raglan Harbour View hotel, relax on the Veranda bar, and then head over to the Yot Club to go have a little bit of a dance. It's always a cool vibe because there is the perfect mix between locals and foreigners.
10. Enjoy!!!
By J
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My fiancée and I were in Brisbane on a Saturday night to celebrate her 30th birthday. After a great night of drinking and frivolity we went to get a taxi back to a friend's place, with whom we were staying. As with the Gold Coast the taxi queue it was lengthy but eventually our turn came. I let the girls go first as our friend was getting in the front to direct the driver. My fiancée got in the back behind the driver and as I opened my door a guy game from nowhere and shoved me to the ground. He then tried to get into the cab with the 2 girls pushing my fiancée across as she tried to stop him. I jumped to my feet, ran over, grounded myself and hit him with a straight palm and an elbow combination. He fell to the ground and I jumped in the taxi. I have only had approximately 2 months of Arakan teaching but I instinctively knew what to do following my Instructor's advice. Arakan gave me the confidence, technique and power to protect both my fiancée and our friend.
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Target date mutual funds – also known as age-based funds or life-cycle funds – are low maintenance, retirement plan products that operate under as asset allocation formula, which adjusts itself as it gets closer to the year you will retire.
You may be familiar with the concept if your employer pension plan participates in one of these funds.
Choosing a fund
Target date mutual funds are designed to be the only investment vehicle that an investor uses to save for retirement so the asset allocation isn't skewed by other investments.
The target year is identified in the name of the fund, e.g. Fidelity ClearPath 2045.
When choosing a fund, check the asset mix, which can be dramatically different between funds. You can find funds made up entirely of index funds or funds that are actively managed.
Understand the glide path, or how the asset allocation changes as you age.
Ones that drastically increase their fixed income and cash position a few years before retirement are suitable for retirees who plan to liquidate the funds to purchase an annuity.
Other funds maintain a bigger equity stake to continue to invest for growth.
Related: Protecting your nest egg in retirement
Expenses must also be considered when choosing these funds. Look for low fees.
Here are two examples for an investor who wants to retire in 30 years:
1. Vanguard Target Retirement Fund 2045
- Holds 4 Vanguard index funds: approximately 90% equities and 10% bonds.
- 1-year return = 3.29%, 3-year return = 13.8%
- Average expense ratio 0.17%
2. BlackRock LifePath 2045
- Actively managed (10 funds).
- 1-year return = 1.25%, 3-year return = 10.94%
- Average expense ratio 1.26%
Target-date funds may make saving easy, but they can leave your investment a little light if fees erode your returns, or the glide path is too conservative too early on.
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Related: How to build your own portfolio of index funds
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Final Thoughts on target date mutual funds
Investors who are willing to choose their own portfolio assets and rebalance regularly may be able to achieve better returns on their own.
But investors who just want to designate a percentage of their money to retirement, and then forget about it for 30 years or so, may be completely comfortable with target retirement funds.
Related: Retirement planning for late starters
In fact, the popularity of these funds has been predicted to increase in the future.


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Author: Jennifer YU
Publisher: Harlequin Teen
Format: Paperback
They're more than their problems
Obsessive-compulsive teen Clarissa wants to get better, if only so her mother will stop asking her if she's okay.
Andrew wants to overcome his eating disorder so he can get back to his band and their dreams of becoming famous.
Film aficionado Ben would rather live in the movies than in reality.
Gorgeous and overly confident Mason thinks everyone is an idiot.
And Stella just doesn't want to be back for her second summer of wilderness therapy.
As the five teens get to know one another and work to overcome the various disorders that have affected their lives, they find themselves forming bonds they never thought they would, discovering new truths about themselves and actually looking forward to the future.
I got sent this book from a publisher to review but that does not change my opinion of the book in any way.
First of all can we talk about the cover of Four Weeks, Five People?! I do have a soft spot for the covers of YA contemporary novels, but this one is definitely one of my faves! It definitely has that summer camp feel to it 🙂 I think i am now just going to jump straight into my review of Four Weeks, Five People by Jennifer YU.
Four weeks, five people is about 4 teens who have some sort of disorder such as, an eating disorder, depression, OCD and other mental health issues, who go to a wilderness therapy camp. Andrew, Clarissa, Ben, Stella and Mason are all there for different problems but they all want to get better. Throughout he four weeks of camp you see them becoming friends and eventually talking about their problems with each other.
I thought that this book was a really great idea. I love that is about teens with mental health issues as someone who has suffered from a mental health problem i feel like it isn't a subject that is in enough YA novels. The plot was really well set out but i did unfortunately find that it was a bit boring in some parts but because i have an uncorrected proof that could have been parts that were changed in the final copy as i have read other reviews where people read it in one setting!
I thought that the way Jennifer wrote about all of the disorders in a great way and with sensitivity to the subjects. I really loved that she didn't make it so that the characters meet someone and they fixed all of their problems and suddenly they don't have their disorder anymore because that isn't what happens in the real world. The book is about recovery and from personal experience i know that you don't just recover from any disorder in just 4 weeks and I'm glad that Jennifer didn't write it in that cliche feeling way.
All the characters were intriguing and I loved learning about them. So this novel is written in the POV's of all five of the characters. In the beginning I will admit that I didn't quite enjoy that and was a bit worried because i didn't know if i would feel that connection with the characters that i love to feel, but now that i have finished it i really enjoyed reading it in that was because your learning things about the characters at the same time the rest were so you feel more involve in the story if that makes sense.
I loved the friendship that the main characters created throughout the four weeks and the way they could all talk about their disorders in a way that their friends at home wouldn't understand. I also really love Jennifer Yu's writing that made the novel so easy to read!!
Thank you so much for reading my review of Five weeks, Four People!!


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My idea is to focus this course on Internet of Things concept (IoT) using Sigfox or LoRa LPWAN infrastructure. We will build something for smart-cities. But I will ask at the start of the course.
The "Operating Systems for Embedded Systems" seminar of the Máster Universitario en Ingeniería de Telecomunicación is focused to show the possibilities of modern OSes for the design of complex systems.
This is a 1.5 ECTS seminar (15 hours), and departing on the skills of the students, we can not go beyond of simple proof of concepts, but I promises that it will be very real and full of hands-on.
Lets meet at Fundamentos de los Computadores lab (1G building, 2nd. floor, lab 2S-18)
If you need to clarify something, here is my contact information.
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This summer, The Umbrella is presenting our second Art Ramble in the Concord Hapgood-Wright Town Forest from June 5, 2017- September 30, 2017. In honor of Henry David Thoreau's 200th birthday, this year's Art Ramble displays work that slows the viewer's experience of the natural world. Hear from artists and curators about what it takes to make site-specific art that encourages contemplation, play, discovery, and participation in the local environment. Additional panel details available here.
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Earlier Event: March 17"Mirror Man & Naked Man Play Rock Paper Scissors" at E.M.B.C.L.
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