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Last week, Google came out of nowhere to announce the OnHub, a stylish new Wi-Fi router developed with partner TP-LINK. It promised to provide a better, easier way to connect to the internet in your home.
And the market responded: The Google OnHub sold out of preorders almost as soon as it went up on Google's Play Store and on Amazon.
On Monday, the Google OnHub goes on sale to the general public.
After a few days testing an OnHub that Google loaned me, I can confirm that it is a technical marvel that brings form and function together into something really cool and useful, which is a weird thing to say about a router.
The OnHub already saved me a ton of headaches in my San Francisco apartment, where thick walls and a weird layout had previously made getting online a real pain.
But at its $199.99 price point, it's really hard to recommend. Especially when you can get a super-high-performance router from the likes of Asus for $108 from Amazon.
Take a look at what makes the Google OnHub so different — and where it falls short.
The problem with that idea, though, is that the router has to be physically connected to the modem, which is still an ugly slab of plastic. Unless you're running a long Ethernet cable, that means you're limited to where the OnHub can actually sit. I ended up putting it in the rear of the TV after all.
The router has alerts to tell you whether things are working right — it turns blue if everything's connected; red means something's broken. Kind of nifty: Google worked with the Nest team to make sure that all of the colors for alerts are the same across all of the search giant's connected hardware.
And here's the naked OnHub from behind. It has a power port, a USB slot (for recovering an OnHub that gets damaged or corrupted), and only two Ethernet ports: one to plug in from the modem, and one to plug a physical wire into whatever you'd like. A wire is the best way for gamers to ensure a stable, solid internet connection — that means a tough choice if you have multiple game consoles. In the end, I plugged it into my TV to make sure Netflix would stream smoothly.
The best part of the Google OnHub is the app you use to control it, which is available for Android and Apple's iOS. You log in with your Google account, which registers the OnHub to you. From there, it quickly sets it up. I had a minor error during setup, but on a second try it worked flawlessly. The only thing you have to do is name your network and give it a password. It's a lot easier than a lot of other router-setup tools.
So what's the app for? First, it gives you a really clear view into how much internet bandwidth is being used by whom. I was able to tell when my roommate was watching Netflix because his usage spiked up. And, yes, you can access an OnHub remotely — good news if you have to provide tech support for parents and grandparents.
It also provides an incredibly useful speed-testing tool that provides context for your results. Better yet, it includes the "Wi-Fi Efficiency Score," which shows how much of the signal is actually getting through to your phone. By taking the app around the apartment and running it, I could figure out where the dead spots were.
Finally, the OnHub app lets you set a "priority" device that throws it to the front of the line when it comes to grabbing internet bandwidth. In my limited testing, it didn't seem to make much of a difference, but it's a cool idea, especially if you're doing stuff like hosting a Netflix binge-watching party.
In conclusion, the Google OnHub is a really cool idea that did a lot of good in my apartment. But for $199.99, with only one wired Ethernet port and no ability (yet) to use it as a digital assistant, a hub for connected devices, or even a Bluetooth speaker, it's hard to recommend. It's just a really expensive router.
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I've always said, "I don't believe in love at first sight. You have to really know a person to truly be able to say you love them."
It only took one look at those dark brown, puppy dog, "bedroom" eyes and I fell so, so deeply in love. I was a goner ...
Oh, it was no temporary, fleeting emotion. I love him still.
I wanted to make all the world right for him. But I couldn't. He had battles of his own to fight and there was nothing I could do to help him.
If a person's love could heal, my love for him would have done so. By him, I learned the power of prayer and surrender of all things
I wanted to comfort him, to gather him up and hold him close against my bosom and keep him there for eternity.
But he'll forever maintain his own place in the deepest recesses of my heart,
I wanted to give him every good thing, every joy imaginable, to put a smile on his face that no rainy day could wash away, one that no trial nor storm could ever phase.
But his laughter kept me strong.
He's so tall and masculine and handsome. Yet, he's compassionate and kind and loving. He's extremely intelligent. He has a quiet confidence mixed with a strong dose of admirable humility, never arrogant nor boastful. He's got a fantastic sense of humor, the mildest of temperaments and a healthy reverence for God
I will love him forever. Nothing in the world can change that.
Somehow, he is comfortable in my love for him, even if it can be overwhelming at times. Amazingly enough, he loves me too!
He understands me like few do and loves me all the more just for me being me.
He is my joy.
He is my song.
My forever-love,
he is my son.
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Treava, This is exquisite, and builds so effectively that you took my breath away. Who could this amazingly beautiful man be?? Your son. Wham, the end. Great writing, my friend--you got me! Sooo good to see you here again. Love, Sherry
Lovely sentiments, and a surprise ending. But again, I had a hard time reading it, as it stretched so far from the left to the right that I had to keep moving the page over to read the whole line. Maybe it is because of the pics? They were lovely, too, however...Helen
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(Dover, DE) -- A proposed law in Delaware is targeting illegal dumping. Senate Bill 5 would slap offenders with a hefty fine and community service. Illegal dumping currently falls under the same statute as littering, which can carry a 50 dollar fine and eight hours of service. The new offense would carry a minimum fine of 500 dollars and one-thousand dollars for subsequent offenses. Under the proposal, money collected would be used to fund law enforcement investigations on illegal dumping.
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Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Friend's Houses!
Maddie and Izzie at their friend Treya's house. She has a beautiful two acre spread. We love going over there and enjoying the Japanese style gardens they have.
Pictures from around Treya's property.
Maddie on the big swing.
The next day we went to Esperanza's house for gardening class. The girls were checking out how their peas were growing with Hanukkah.
Back at home they went to make mud pies in the backyard. I was in the other room and I hear, "Mom, I'm going to leave my jeans in the laundry room, they got a little muddy!" A little muddy indeed! Yikes! Luckily, amazingly, they washed out and I'm glad she had such a great time playing. Getting muddy is what childhood is all about!
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Atomic excitation (or electron excitation) is the state of an atom whose electrons are at a higher energy level than their ground state, i.e., a state of excitation. It is also the act of putting an atom in that state.
The atom's possible electron orbits are determined by quantum physics, and are quantized, or only allowed at certain energetic states. With sufficient energy, e.g., from a photon, an electron can be moved to a higher state, i.e., an excited state. Such an excited atom will eventually emit a photon and move toward its lowest state, i.e., its ground state, such a change being called electron relaxation.
Radiated excitation is the energization of the electrons of an atom by a photon, i.e., Bound-bound absorption. Gas excitation is the energization of atoms in a gas.
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Ford's Worldwide Driving Skills For Life Program Now Helping Make India's Roads Safer
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By Leon Kaye
April 09, 2013
Also published at Sustainable Brands
In 2003 Ford Motor Co. launched Driving Skills for Life (DSFL), a program the automaker created to teach newly licensed teenagers the necessary driving skills beyond the offerings of most drivers' education courses. Since then Ford has rolled out the program to Europe, South Africa, Latin America and Asia, and is now doing a massive push to change driving habits in India, which has the highest amount of automobile fatalities in the world.
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Ford's aggressive drivers' education program is an example of how a brand can build loyalty and trust by leveraging what it knows and does well. The result is a key tenet of a corporate social responsibility program that has helped build Ford's reputation as a responsible stakeholder in one of its newest and increasingly lucrative markets.
India loses 17 citizens an hour in car accidents, or almost 400 daily. Many factors feed into this abysmal statistic: the spotty enforcement of traffic laws; overloading of vehicles with people as well as goods, increasing distractions as well as dangers to passenger safety; transport infrastructure not keeping up with the country's modernization; and the ability to score a driver's license through dubious channels. Or as Ford Motor Co. spokeswoman Deepie Sethi succinctly explained to me during a telephone interview from her office in Gurgaon, 20 miles outside of New Delhi: "The basic issue is a lack of road sense."
The issue is important because, of the 140,000 traffic fatalities in India each year, 80 percent are of drivers ages 15 to 40. Such an impact on youth is not only an emotional and tragic loss, it robs India of its most productive workers who have the most potential to contribute to the country's economic transformation.
As someone who recently spent time in India, I can attest to the experience commuting within the country — India's current social mores on the roads make driving throughout India exciting, and at the same time, terrifying. Driving, once the luxury of the few, has become more of a daily routine for millions as India's middle class expands. But with driving still a new phenomenon, the demand for good drivers' education is not keeping up with the supply. It is up to automakers to step in and teach motorists safe driving skills and Ford is ramping up its efforts.
Ford's DSFL program in India has stretched far beyond its roots as the teen-focused initiative of a decade ago. First, the program is open to anyone interested in honing his or her driving skills, not just consumers who purchased a Ford truck or automobile. Furthermore, the program does not focus solely on safety and basic driving etiquette; customers who attend these two-hour courses, followed by driving practice, also learn how to drive more economically as well as ecologically. As a result drivers adopt better habits to decrease wear and tear on their vehicles, which saves them money and time spent on maintenance. And as this program scales, more fuel-efficient driving will help address air quality in India's largest cities, many of which rank among the world's most polluted metropolitan areas.
Ford's driving classes also encourage drivers to adopt safety measures more stringent than what local regulations dictate: For example, most local laws only require drivers to wear a seat belt, but attendees in Ford's classes are advised that everyone in an automobile should wear one. And as a sober reminder, DSFL classes mention India's high traffic fatalities and injury statistics, too.
The DSFL's rollout also goes beyond individual automobile owners. Ford has organized classes for fleet owners and employees, Indian defense personnel, Delhi's traffic police, local community organizations such as the Rotary Club, automobile bloggers and corporate offices including HSBC and Genpact. By reaching out to companies and fleets, Ford opens the opportunity for safer driving habits to scale throughout India's cities and towns.
Such a strategy is the reality as automakers confront the future of their business models in developed and developing nations alike. Growing urbanization and the resulting overcrowded cities mean the automakers' perception of every middle class citizen owning an automobile will not be the case in the future. Automakers such as Ford will have to adapt to a world where fleets, such as those for car-sharing programs, will become the norm. The competition to attract consumers will become more fierce — and car companies who emerge as the most engaged with consumers' interests will come out ahead.
For now Ford's DSFL program is in India's largest cities, with the program soon expanding to the country's tier two and three cities and towns. So far 7,500 people have benefitted from the program in India, and 60,000 throughout all of Asia have participated.
Leon Kaye explored children's health issues in India in February 2013 with the International Reporting Project. Based in Fresno, California, he is the editor of GreenGoPost.com and frequently writes about business sustainability strategy. Leon also contributes to Guardian Sustainable Business; his work has also appeared on Sustainable Brands, Inhabitat and Earth911. You can follow Leon and ask him questions on Twitter or Instagram (greengopost).
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Sun dried green chilies that are soaked in sour curd are called majjiga mirapakayelu. These are the regular type without any stuffing. The whole procedure takes about 6 days, 3 days to soak and 3 good sunny days for drying. Prepare in bulk to last a whole year. A speciality side item, usually served with dal and rice as an accompaniment.
5 lbs Long Green chilies
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Make fresh curd and leave it outside for a day to make it sour. Add salt, turmeric and vammu and beat it well. Do not add water.
Wash and wipe green chilies and sun dry them till they are dry. Using a knife or a pin make small holes/slit on the green chilies at 2 places if they are very long.
Gently place the green chilies in a container with a lid. Add the beaten curd on top of the chilies and gently press on so all of them are immersed well in the curd. Set aside for 3- 4 days in cool dry place and gently turn the chilies once a day so that all of them are covered evenly.
On the 4th day, separate the chilies and the curd. Transfer the curd from the container into an aluminum tray and place the chilies on a polythene cover and sun dry them. At night place the chilies back in the curd in the aluminum tray. Repeat this process till the curd dries or for 2 days. Then discard the remand curd and sun dry the chilies till they are light and completely dried which will take about 2 - 3 good sunny days.
Use a napkin and wipe the curd that dried on the outside of the chili, by doing this the oil will remain clear after frying them. Discard any seeds that are loose. Store in an airtight container. They have good shelf life.
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Located at a private school on Long Island's north shore this new building is a state of the art facility housing Friends Academy's main library as well as serving as a technology center for research and education. Incorporating 24,000 SF of space, the new building is three stories (plus a mezzanine) and was designed to compliment the traditional architecture of the campus. In addition to planning and designing the new building BHC designed the interiors, including all furniture and casework.


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Finding work as a creative and/or finding a freelance creative...
Let's begin with freelance marketplace sites and services:
... the ProFinder, Upwork, Freelancer.com, Fiverr, Guru, iFreelance, DesignCrowd, CrowdSpring, 99Designs, etc. models are terribly flawed - bottom-line, often-sealed [unless you pay a fee], blind bidding is a mistake in SO many ways.
Reason 1: you may be one of 50... 100+ or more "professionals" [I use the term VERYloosely] bidding/competing for the same project.
Reason 2: Essentially it's a "Race to the bottom"; we're talking third world wages.
Reason 3: the absolute WORST time to be anywhere near these sites is during any kind of a downturn in the economy, where employers KNOW creatives are desperate and easy prey for acceptance of sub-standard fees - where the numbers of creatives looking for work, any work, is especially high - where the odds are virtually 100% in favor of the employer.
Certainly not efficient, productive use of your time and limited marketing budget.
Frankly, these sites are a joke.
An excellent related article for you: "Upwork vs Freelancer: Why It's a Battle YOU Won't Win" [link at the bottom]
… an excerpt:
"Here's how it's supposed to work: A company crafts a highly detailed job description for a specific project. Contractors write highly detailed and attractive cover letters to capture the attention of the company. The company chooses a contractor from the field of highly qualified, well written contractors. The contractor accepts the job and performs up to spec and within the time frame. The company pays the contractor a fair price for the job in a timely manner. Good reviews of each other's performances are given out. Everyone is happy.
Here's how it actually works: Companies cobble together a low-balled job description which has been cobbled together using previous job descriptions from other companies. Contractors send out equally cobbled-together job responses because they have no idea what the company is really wanting – and they are forced to lower their standards because of the competition.
The ones who get the jobs are the ones who spent half an hour replying to the job proposal, and even then they might not get noticed because there are so many unqualified applications to sift through. Because the company wanted such a low price, the contractor feels that they don't have to offer quality – after all, quality costs money. Company and contractor struggle back and forth to produce the product, and hope that neither party will screw the other. Nobody is particularly happy, but they are willing to accept the 'good enough' situation as it is because they don't want to go through the dance of bidding and selection again."
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Due Diligence
[as for "One-stop promo/marketing services sites" [for example: Agency Access: Marketing & Consulting Services for Artists]: Information is so easily attained through a bit of time and effort [online and conventionally], why pay these high fees?]
There's no substitute for doing your own due diligence. Who knows you and your business better than you? Who works longer hours than you? There's no magic wand - you can't just sit back and magically grow your business by throwing $$'s at a service or hours on [or fees to] a freelance marketplace…
… hard work, long hours, sacrifice of a night out or a weekend date — sweat, worry — direct emails, InMails, follow-up emails, phone calls. Fight the urge to send an email and make the effort to speak to someone.
You have to want something so bad it hurts.
Tap inward for self-motivation. Blindly competitive - always believe your competition has packed it in for the evening and gone to bed, so you're going to spend an extra two and half hours until 1:17am researching creative directors within various agencies or companies, yet another online directory you can list on, more Boolean searches on LinkedIn; BTW, mine your LinkedIn connection network! [... and when you connect: my network knows that each new connection receives a personal intro note of thanks].
You want something bad enough you'll find a way to make it happen. No one's going hand it to you.
[related article link: "Upwork vs Freelancer: Why It's a Battle YOU Won't Win"]
~ Peter Beach ;-)
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We are so passionate about what we do and love assisting our human, canine and feline customers.We don't cut corners and we have strict standards when it comes to what we sell so that you can always feel comfortable about what you purchase here. Thanks again for your support and your vote!
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Yellow Dog Bakery has created some brand new fall items for our case including Woofles A 'La Mode, Beef Woofles, Chicken Pretzels and much more!
This local bakery is right out of East Troy and uses all human grade ingredients. Many YDB items are gluten-free and grain-free so they can even be enjoyed by those pups with sensitivities. YDB prides themselves on creative, fresh ingredients and a large variety of options to choose from. Just one look (and sniff) and you'll be sold.
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Elinora's Royal Natural Snack is made solely out of dried Icelandic fish skin. This fish skin treat is a purely natural product without any additives or preservatives. About 77% of the dried fish skin is protein and the rest is mostly fiber. It is very healthy for dogs and especially beneficial for maintaining good teeth and a beautiful coat. In addition dried fish skin treats are excellent for puppies at teething time! The product is packed in biodegradable bags, each containing 100 gr. (3.5 oz) of dried fish skin.
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The days are getting shorter and the temperature is getting cooler…time to get your critters a new bed! We have lots of new beds in stock including Petmate's High Quality Sleep Spaces. These beds are made with 100% recycled fiber fill and have attractive, high-quality fabrics that are machine washable. Set the snooze and choose!
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The website has a chic UI that makes it extremely user friendly and the overall design of the website makes it easy on the eyes. There are plenty of search and communication options available and the best part about the website is that it is free to join. Users can create a detailed profile and add personal pictures to increase their chances of finding a BBW partner.


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About Maximus Peto
As the owner and director of Long Life Labs, I'd like to introduce myself.
I first became interested in learning about the science of health and longevity in 2006, when I was a recreational bodybuilder (I still am). In 2006, I was studying the science of gaining muscle mass through exercise and nutrition. This lead me to learn about the importance of stimulation of insulin and IGF-1 pathways in the process of growing muscle mass. I ended up achieving a maximum bench press of 305 lbs (3 reps) – I was pretty proud of that.
This study lead me to begin learning about insulin sensitivity, and that overeating impairs insulin sensitivity. I had actually gained quite a lot of weight in 2006, going from ~160 lbs to ~225 lbs.
In learning about insulin sensitivity, I also began to learn about what scientists call "caloric restriction" – the practice of living a consistent, reduced-calorie lifestyle. I learned that caloric restriction actually enhances insulin sensitivity, which is one of the main ways by which it seems to extend the healthy lifespan of various animals.
So I put it together that:
- Modest under-eating seemed to make animals healthier, partly by making them more sensitive to insulin.
- Overeating, as I was doing, was reducing my insulin sensitivity, which could very well be shortening my lifespan.
- Conclusion: my eating and exercise habits could probably make a big difference in the length of my personal, healthy, lifespan.
So I decided I needed to lose weight, and set out to apply the things I learned about insulin sensitivity to lose the excess weight I had gained. From May 2007 through November 2007 (about 7 months), I lost 60 lbs of mostly body fat.
Around this time, I had learned about Aubrey de Grey and his "SENS" paradigm for understanding the molecular damage which results in what we call "age-related degeneration and disease". "SENS" is an acronym for:
"Strategies for Engineered Negligible Senescence"
Aubrey de Grey
Basically, Aubrey had what I thought was a good argument as to why each of the diseases commonly attributed to "aging" are actually approachable biomedical engineering problems, and are solvable in my lifetime.
After being convinced of this, I strongly felt that I wanted to begin contributing to the development of these engineering solutions for human aging. The problem was, I had a background in finance, accounting and management, with an undergraduate degree in finance, and had earned an MBA. At that time (2007), I was teaching accounting and business courses at local colleges. So, I asked myself: would I rather (1) make money and donate to the cause, or (2) become a scientist and work directly on the cause?
After some careful thought and introspection, I decided that I would find it more personally satisfying to work directly on the research and development of solutions to repair the molecular "damage" which causes increased disease and degeneration in human aging.
I had actually saved up quite a bit of money by 2008, and was considering going back to school for biochemistry. But leaving my easy, modest-paying job as a full-time accounting lecturer was a difficult choice. Moreover, if I started college again, I'd have to start with Chemistry 1. I had a whole year of chemistry, then a year of organic chemistry, then a year of biochemistry, not to mention other courses. It would take at least three years!
So I made a deal with myself. During a long summer break from teaching classes, I learned there was a way to get credit for the whole first year of college chemistry courses (called "CLEP" testing). The deal I made with myself was this:
"This summer, while on teaching break, I'll try to test out of the first year of chemistry (chemistry 1 and 2). If I'm successful, I'll quit my job and go back to school for biochemisry".
I had never taken a chemistry course before (not even in high school), so it seemed a little daunting. But I was very, very determined. I ultimately did pass the CLEP test for chemistry 1 and 2 that summer (hooray!), so I followed-through on my commitment: I quit my job teaching college accounting, and enrolled in the biochemistry curriculum at the University of Toledo in the autumn of 2008.


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When it comes to Disney, princesses are usually the star of the show. Not too long ago, our team looked at the best Disney villains and the worst Disney movie sequels of all time. This time, we decided to switch things up a bit and show some love to the sidekicks. That being said, we had to decide on which characters actually constituted as sidekicks, and which didn't quite make the cut.
Initially, we would have thought that memorable characters like Stitch from Lilo and Stitch (2002), Mike Wazowski from Monsters, Inc. (2001) and Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story (1995) might fit the bill, but they're actually more along the lines of co-stars. For honorable mentions, we'd like to list supporting characters like Towmater from Cars, Flit and Meeko from Pocahontas, and Ralph Vanellope von Schweetz from Wreck-It Ralph.
Although this list could have easily doubled in length, we did our best to narrow it down to the most memorable Disney sidekicks. Here are the 18 Best Disney Sidekicks, Ranked.
18 Zootopia - Nick (2016)
Fresh off their recent Oscar-award win for Animated Feature, Disney certainly had a banner year when it came to animated movies in 2016. Although the movie mostly catered to an audience of kids, the film incorporated some heavy themes and subject matter, including fighting against discrimination and oppression. At the Oscars, the film beat out other competition like Moana and Kubo and the Two Strings. With themes of overcoming racial inequality and discrimination, Zootopia sent out a hopeful message in amidst trying times. Disney has won 9 out of their last 10 Oscars for Best Animated Feature.
Last year, Zootopia was a tremendous success, grossing over $1 billion worldwide and $341 million in domestic numbers alone. While the lovable rabbit, Judy, stole the show in Zootopia, her counterpart Nick certainly worked as a foil to her effervescent nature. With his cunning characteristics and sly demeanor, we felt that Nick definitely deserved a nod on our list.
17 Cinderella - Jaq and Gus (1950)
The animated Disney classic, Cinderella, was originally released back in 1950. The classic rags to riches tale focused on the fable of Cinderella, the young orphaned girl who gets her nickname for the cinders that get on her while tending the fire. In the film, she has to deal with her cruel stepsisters and her wicked stepmother, all while trying to navigate the struggles of growing up.
We definitely thought that Jaq and Gus, the two mice from Cinderella, deserved a mention on our list, mainly because they risked everything to help Cinderella achieve her goals. Some of the most pivotal scenes of the film showed the two mice daring to risk it all for Cinderella, despite some dangerous run-ins with Lucifer the cat.
Starring Lily James and Game of Thrones star James Madden, the live-action Cinderella film was released in 2015. In the live-action version, fans weren't treated with any talking (or singing) mice, but we were given a quick cameo of the two mice.
16 Moana - Maui and Hei Hei (2016)
In 2016, Disney scored big with Zootopia and Finding Dory, but Moana was also another groundbreaking film for the mouse house. Combining forces with Broadway darling Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creative mastermind behind the heavily praised musical, Hamilton, Disney set out to create a Polynesian-inspired tale.
Featuring the young breakout star Auli'i Carvalho, a native of Hawai'i, the film also starred Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, as the arrogant demigod Maui. With catchy pop anthems like the song "You're Welcome", Maui certainly deserves a space on this list.
Moana might have been the main star of the show, but Johnson definitely provided comic relief and intriguing character development in the film. In the film, Moana's chicken sidekick, Hei Hei, also made us giggle. Believe it or not, Hei Hei was played by actor Alan Tudyk, who we recently spotted in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story as the sharp tongued droid, K-2SO.
15 Tangled - Maximus (2010)
Inspired by the Brothers Grimm fairytale, Tangled follows the timeless story of young Rapunzel with her magical long hair. Voiced by pop singer Mandy Moore, Rapunzel is discovered by Flynn Rider, played by Zachary Levi.
In the film, Maximus is the main horse for the captain of the guard, and he is hellbent on catching the nefarious criminal, Flynn Rider. Maximus' behavior is often more akin to a dog than a horse, serving up hilarious moments, laugh out loud expressions, and creating an overall comedic effect. Inspired by Spanish Andalusian horses, Maximus is a large white horse who is determined to catch Flynn.
In Tangled, Maximus isn't the only sidekick to hit the screen. Although Rapunzel might have lived in an isolated tower for years, at least she had her chameleon, Pascal, by her side. The lovable reptile was always there for Rapunzel to have someone to talk to. Both Pascal and Maximus are the only two non-speaking animal characters in the film, but you might not realize it, judging by their amusing antics in the film.
Fans will delight in seeing more from Tangled with the new TV movie, Tangled: Before Ever After on the Disney Channel.
14 Big Hero 6 - Baymax (2014)
In 2014, Big Hero 6 was something of an unexpected hit in terms of animation. Inspired by a Marvel comic with the same name, Disney's Big Hero 6 followed the story of tech-savvy Hiro Hamada, who struggles with the heartbreaking death of his brother while fighting back against a secret conspiracy.
Despite the darker aspects of the story, Baymax offered some much needed comic relief and aww-inducing moments throughout the film. To quote Despicable Me, Baymax definitely fit the bill of "It's… so… fluffy!" One part Michelin man, another part marshmallow, and all heart of gold, Baymax is an adorable Disney sidekick and definitely deserves an honored place on this list.
The film became a huge success, and since then, a television series has been announced to be released on Disney XD. Many of the original voice actors and actresses will reprise their roles, including Go-Go Tomago (Jamie Chung), Baymax (Scott Adsit), and Hiro (Ryan Potter).
13 Bambi - Thumper (1942)
"If you can't say something nice, don't say nothing at all." - Thumper.
Originally released in 1942, Bambi is one of Disney's most memorable animated classics. Initially, the producers of Bambi held different ideas for the film, and Thumper's character was altered slightly to become more comedic, and to make the tone of the film seem less serious. Voiced by young Peter Behn, Thumper's lovable characterization, and endearing qualities stem from the fact that Behn was only four years old at the time.
In the early scenes of the film, Thumper teaches Bambi about the ways of the forest, helping him learn to walk, and eventually ice skate, much to Bambi's chagrin. Inspired by The Tale of Benjamin Button by Beatrix Potter, Thumper plays a major role in the classic tale of Bambi. In the film, Thumper has an infectious habit of thumping his left foot.
Thumper has also made appearances in several other films, including Bambi II, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and Lion King 1 ½.
12 The Little Mermaid - Flounder and Sebastian (1989)
In 1989, The Little Mermaid first took the plunge on-screen and has remained a beloved animated Disney classic ever since. If Flounder and Sebastian were our friends in real life, we're pretty sure Flounder would be that one friend who always has your back and is totally game for anything (whether it involves potential life-risking events or not). On the other hand, Sebastian can be looked at the voice of reason— that angelic voice whispering in one ear, telling you all the logical reasons why you shouldn't even think about crossing the line.
In The Little Mermaid, Ariel pretty much deals with this first hand, with Flounder always having her back and Sebastian always trying to keep her in check. We've gotta admit, though, despite Sebastian always being a goody-two-shoes, he had a mean musical streak with hits like "Under the Sea" and "Kiss the Girl".
Stay tuned for more updates regarding the upcoming live-action version of The Little Mermaid. Disney has announced it will feature music by Lin-Manuel Miranda and the original composer Alan Menken.
11 Peter Pan - Tinkerbell (1953)
Affectionately known as Tink, the sassy fairy from Peter Pan has become one of the most recognizable characters from The Walt Disney Company. The original animated film, Peter Pan, was released back in 1953, and Tinker Bell was depicted as a completely silent character on screen. In the film, she has the power to create pixie dust to let other fly, and she is skilled at mending items, hence the name "Tinker." Since then, she's had her own 3D film and subsequent sequels.
While Tink didn't utter a word on screen, her presence was certainly larger than life. Her bold animated features and pantomime expressions were similar to other beloved Disney characters like Pluto. Tinker Bell might look dainty and adorable, but she definitely has a hot temper. When Tink meets Wendy, she lets everyone know that she's got a feisty personality, and she's not one to hold back. In the end, Tinker Bell shows that she's always devoted and loyal.
10 Dumbo - Timothy O. Mouse (1941)
Originally introduced in the 1941 animated film, Dumbo, Timothy was voiced by Edward Brophy in the movie. Known as Timothy Quentin Mouse, Timothy is a classic example of an iconic Disney sidekick. Timothy works hard to take care of Dumbo, sticking up for him and helping to motivate him to succeed in life.
In 2010, Disney teamed up with Tim Burton to created a live-action version of Alice in Wonderland, which proved to be a lucrative success. Next up, Disney has recruited Tim Burton to direct a live-action version of Dumbo on the horizon. So far, two stars have been cast, including Eva Green, who appeared in Tim Burton's Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, and Danny DeVito, who appeared in Burton's Big Fish and Batman Returns. Not too long ago, we reported that Tom Hanks was offered a role in the film, along with Will Smith, who declined.
Stay tuned for more updates surrounding the upcoming live-action version of Dumbo, with director Tim Burton at the helm.
9 Beauty and the Beast - Lefou (1991)
The live-action version of Beauty and the Beast has shattered box office records since its release last Friday, March 17. Starring Emma Watson as Belle, alongside Dan Stevens as the Beast, and Luke Evans as Gaston, fans have been delighted to see this tale as old as time on the silver screen once again. In the live-action film, actor Josh Gad stars as Lefou, while Ewan McGregor plays Lumière and Sir Ian McKellen is Cogsworth.
8 Pinocchio - Jiminy Cricket (1940)
"When you wish upon a star…" One of Walt Disney's most beloved animated characters, Jiminy Cricket originally was created by Carlo Collodi for his book, The Adventures of Pinocchio. In the novel, he was a minor character without a name. In the animated film Pinocchio from 1940, Jiminy Cricket served as a supporting character who also served up some serious wisdom and life lessons along the way. The Blue Fairy makes Jiminy Cricket become Pinocchio's conscience.
Over the years, Jiminy Cricket has appeared in other Disney mediums, including educational films, a host for several sing-along videos, and in the Kingdom Hearts video game series. Sharp-eyed fans can even spot Jiminy Cricket in Who Framed Roger Rabbit, where he had a cameo in Toontown.
Last year, we reported that director Ron Howard would take the helm for an upcoming live-action version of Pinocchio. Featuring Robert Downey Jr. as Geppetto, the film does not have a release date at this time. Guillermo del Toro is also moving forward with a stop-motion animation version of Pinocchio. Last month, it was officially announced that writer Patrick McHale would help bring the project to fruition.
7 The Jungle Book - Baloo and Bagheera (1967)
Inspired by Rudyard Kipling's titular novel of the same name, Disney's animated version of The Jungle Book originally was released in 1967. Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman, the film is known for being one of the last movies that was actually produced by Walt Disney himself.
The story focuses on a young orphaned boy named Mowgli, who is discovered by the panther Bagheera. After being raised in the jungle by a pack of wolves, other members of the jungle grow afraid of what the child will become. When the devious tiger Shere Khan sets his sights on the man-cub, Mowgli links up with the laid-back bear Baloo and Bagheera, who decide to help return him to the local man-village for safety.
With infectious songs like the "Bare Necessities", Baloo and Bagheera might seem like polar opposites, but they certainly both deserve a feature as two of the best Disney sidekicks.
Last year's adaptation of The Jungle Book was a surprise hit, inciting more demand for additional live-action versions of Disney animated classics.
6 Mulan - Mushu (1998)
Loosely based on the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan, Disney first released the animated film Mulan in 1998. Featuring Ming-Na Wen as Mulan and Eddie Murphy as her dynamic sidekick, Mushu, the film received several Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations. With a hilarious on-screen presence, Eddie Murphy's acting and vocal talents certainly didn't go unnoticed. In 2001, Murphy was introduced as the singular voice for Donkey in the hit DreamWorks film, Shrek.
With word of a live-action Mulan slated for a 2018 release, we've been abuzz with the latest announcements. Last week, we learned that the film will not be a musical. While there's still no word about including Mushu in the film, the live-action Mulan will be stronger, with a touch of Ridley Scott. In stark contrast from their former projects, Disney has opted for a female director, much to the excitement of fans. New Zealand director Niki Caro will take the helm, who also directed Whale Rider from 2002.
Despite the fact that he was a far cry from anything like Shenron from the Dragon Ball series, Mushu is definitely an amusing Disney sidekick that deserves a spot on our list.
5 Up - Dug (2009)
"My name is Dug. I have just met you, and I love you."
Easily one of the most aww-inducing characters on our list, Dug remains a definite favorite when it comes to sidekicks. Dug initially got his on-screen debut in the 2009 Pixar/Disney animated film, Up. The poignant story told the emotional tale of Carl Fredricksen, and how he decides to finally travel the world, like he and his wife Ellie had once planned. Although he initially thought his traveling would be alone, eventually Carl came across a young boy scout named Russell. The pair eventually meet Dug, an energetic pup who can convey his thoughts using a special dog collar.
While Dug is definitely one of the most adorable additions on our list, in other films, he was actually portrayed as quite the opposite. In our video of Hidden Details in Disney Films, one clip reveals that Dug was actually featured in Ratatouille. Believe it or not, Dug's silhouette looks quite menacing in the background. Although this portrayal is quite amusing, it's hard to believe that anyone could think that a loveable dog like Dug could be cruel.
4 Finding Nemo - Dory (2003)
In 2003, Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Pictures took audiences for a whirlwind adventure under the sea with Finding Nemo. The Oscar-award winning film brought audiences along for the ride while clownfish Marlin desperately searches to find his son, Nemo. Along the way, he struggles to navigate dangerous waters and encounters a plethora of aquatic creatures.
Eventually, Marlin crosses paths with a charming blue tang fish named Dory, who suffers from severe short-term memory loss. Voiced by Ellen Degeneres, Dory became a hugely popular character—mainly for her upbeat personality and her iconic sing-song quote, "Just Keep Swimming!"
Based on the widespread success of the film, including a giant fan base, it seemed inevitable for a sequel or spinoff to emerge on the horizon. With the original director Andrew Stanton at the helm, Finding Dory was officially released last year, and it smashed box office records for an animated film.
With her sunny disposition and vibrant energy, Dory is definitely a serious contender for one of Disney's best sidekicks.
3 Frozen - Olaf (2013)
Whether you have younger siblings or not, you're bound to have heard some of the hit songs from Frozen already. Directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee, Frozen was released in 2013 and has since become one of the biggest grossing animated movies of all time. The film features the vocal stylings of Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff, and Josh Gad, as the lovable snowman, Olaf.
While "Let it Go" is undeniably the most famous hit from the film, another memorable song from the movie was "In Summer", performed by the effervescent Olaf. In the film, Olaf certainly racks up the sidekick points by delivering some hilarious comic relief throughout the movie.
While Disney has officially confirmed Frozen 2 in the works, a release date is still to be determined. Catch Josh Gad as Lefou in Disney's latest live-action film adaptation, Beauty and the Beast, and as Hector MacQueen alongside Johnny Depp, Daisy Ridley, and Judi Dench in Murder on the Orient Express.
2 The Lion King - Timon and Pumbaa (1994)
"It means no worries, For the rest of your days…" One of Disney's most iconic animated films of all time, The Lion King was originally released in 1994. It quickly became one of the highest grossing films of the year and garnered the support for a successful Broadway adaptation of the tale. Without a doubt, The Lion King is one of the most emotional and poignant Disney animated classics. Although most of the film focuses on the theme of family and remembering who you are, Simba would have been a goner without Timon and Pumbaa coming to his aid.
One of the most dynamic Disney duos, Timon and Pumbaa are truly an endearing pair of sidekicks. Timon, the loveable meerkat, first burst on screen alongside the equally adorable warthog. The pair rescued young Simba, raising him to adolescence, and teaching him about life with one of their most iconic songs, Hakuna Matata.
Next up, Disney has officially announced a live-action adaptation of The Lion King in the works, with Donald Glover as Simba and James Earl Jones as Mufasa.
1 Aladdin - Genie and Magic Carpet (1992)
For decades, families and big kids at heart have been truly captivated by Disney's animated classic, Aladdin. Directed by Ron Clements and John Musker, the film first hit theaters in 1992. With an Academy Award-winning soundtrack and musical talents from Lea Salonga, Brad Kane and Robin Williams, the film has a special place in every Disney fan's heart.
Actor Robin Williams certainly set the bar high when it comes to Disney sidekicks, delivering an unforgettable performance as the larger-than-life Genie. Aladdin's magic carpet is definitely a close second when it comes to memorable sidekicks, but the Genie seriously ruled in every regard. With songs like "Friend Like Me" and "Prince Ali", each performance by Robin Williams as the Genie definitely stands the test of time and leaves a powerful legacy.
Based on the recent success of other live-action adaptations, Disney announced that director Guy Ritchie will take the reins for an upcoming rework of Aladdin. Who could ever live up to Williams' Genie?
Let us know who are your favorite Disney sidekicks in the comments!


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Life in Oz – March 13, 2007
Thank you to all who have asked how things are going here – Many apologies for not having answered earlier.
We have settled in, at last, and are trying to find that elusive balance between work/studying and finding our way around the city. We just had a relaxing weekend in Caloundra — thanks to Roy and Mary — and our first real trip to the beach! So things are great here – Sunburn and all
Life at law school is, well …. busy. I count on 60+ hours per week of school work; that's 15 hours of class time, plus another 3-4 hours of study for every hour in lectures. It's a full-time job! The half-way point in first semester passed by recently, so I am deep into the assignments on torts, contract law, and the legal system.
My classmates are varied mix of students young and old from diverse backgrounds, which makes for interesting stories and lively classes. Some of the students may be far too young for law school (high school grads taking their first degree), while others are complementing a prior degree with law studies (either direct from school, or a mix of school and work). The age range is 17-58, so while I may be the oldest Canadian student in my semester, I am not the most mature law student 😉
Officially, Canadians make up 16% of the law student body. However, it seems even higher on most days — we're everywhere! In one tutorial, 7 of 10 students are Canadians, while in another we make up only 2 of 12. My classes are generally small in size, but a large group of law students entered this semester so I think we are dragging the average numbers upwards.
Anna has been working overnight (12am-8am) to match the Toronto schedule — our broadband Internet service has been instrumental in making this practical. She has started to look for project management jobs in Brisbane, but is still hoping the local office of her Canadian employer will come through with an offer of something there. Anna is also enjoying fitness classes at the local gym.
How is it to live in Australia like? Excellent!! Anna and I can't complain about the weather here — temperatures hit the high 20s to mid-30s nearly every day in summer, with pleasantly cool evenings.
There are a few things that take getting used to, however. This includes bats the size of large birds, poor customer service (esp. from providers of phone, Internet and other expensive services) and shorter store opening hours, water restrictions, and driving on the left side of the road with roundabouts and a left-hand stick shift. Still, these are easy when you consider the advantages of sunshine, beaches, friendly Aussies, way cheaper movie tickets, and Tim Tams.
It rains every few days, but hardly ever for very long. When it does rain, it pours down for about 30 minutes. Queensland has been in an drought for 10 years, so that regional water dams are at 22% of capacity. Water restrictions are severe, and about to become more harsh: The current "Level 4" water restriction means you can't wash the car, water the lawn, or top up the swimming pool — bucket watering only, on 2 days per week in 60 minute time-slots. Level 5 restrictions, coming into effect on 10-April, will see the restrictions worsen. The lastest rumours are that construction of swimming pools will be banned, air conditioning limited to one room in each house, and that rainwater collection tanks will become mandatory on each property (this has prompted a rash of thefts recently).
We are hoping for a visit to Sydney over the exam break in April/May. This will give us a chance to look around there, and to pickup Piper 'The Wonder Cat" who will be arriving on 27-March but then stuck in quarantine for at least 30 days.
Next time: A new chapter of Steve's Aussie-English dictionary, including aerial pingpong, banana bender, bludger, butcher, chook, pommy shower, posties, and seppo.


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This weekend was amazing!! I hosted my first Girls Night sleepover in my new place and it felt so good to catch up, eat good and drink ALL the wine! Just what I needed to start this week off fresh.
How was your weekend?
1. Get Photos Taken For #TheEverydayTee. Done! But I after looking back at a few of the photos I def want to take a couple more.
2. Make new necklaces & bracelets for Early August. DONE! You can check them out HERE, HERE annddd HERE.
3. Get blog posts planned for T.A.N & Early August. So I did pretty good planning out posts for last week but def didn't plan any further. Im beginning to think Im not the type of person who can plan posts weeks in advance.
1. Work on new newsletter content. I have sucked lately at sending out my weekly newsletter, mainly because I wasn't sure of what to write. BUT I have a new idea on how to stay consistent & also make it helpful. I want to turn the newsletter into a way for me to answer any questions you may have about business, blogging and pretty much anything under the sun. I'll be talking about it more in this weeks newsletter so sign-up!
2. Mentorship Program. One of my goals for 2015 is to figure out how I can give back. I was extremely inspired by Regina's most recent act of kindness & it got me thinking of about what I could do to help someone who genuinely needed the help. So I have decided to offer a 7 month mentorship opportunity with me to one aspiring or already established entrepreneur/blogger. I'll have more details on how it will work & how to apply this week!
3. Finalize branding for T.A.N. I mentioned last week that I am working through the Love My Brand Kit & it has me wanting to change/update a few things on here. One thing I've learned about branding that it is a never ending process.
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Tributes have been paid to a former post master in Leighton Buzzard who ran her store in the town for 27 years.
Thelma Whitehouse ran Hockliffe Street Post Office and Whitehouse Stores with her husband Jack for 27 years from 1974 through to her retirement in January 2002.
Mrs Whitehouse was a well-known figure throughout her years in Leighton Buzzard, and offered support and advice to many customers.
After her retirement, Mrs Whitehouse stayed in Leighton Buzzard to spend more time with her daughter and twin grandsons. In spring 2015, she moved to Newport Pagnell after a bout of ill health.
Mrs Whitehouse died in the early hours of Tuesday, July 10, after a short stay in Milton Keynes Hospital. Her funeral is to be held at Crownhill Crematorium, Milton Keynes, on Thursday, July 19, at 10.45am. All are welcome.
Donations to the British Heart Foundation can be made via H.W. Masons & Sons at Newport Pagnell. Mrs Whitehouse leaves behind her daughter Nicola and grandsons Jack and Ben.


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2018 Hummer H2: Review of the new Model
In the arena of classic SUV titles Hummer gained the approval of many buyers and users. The creators paid their attention to the military background mostly.
But, nowadays Hummer is a true legend, which is known thanks to its main characteristics:
1. Comfort.
2. Power.
3. Reliable parameters.
In 2018 there will be a release of the new range from this company. Thus, the classic series will be getting a massive upgrade.
Old car in the new light
When the interior is discussed, in the most part attention is paid to the pristine and sporty look. The main color palette is dual, it is consisting of elements in silver and black. There are new details on the command console. They are colored switches and touch screen. Moreover, the creators are now using leather with higher quality. Leg and head room were enlarged. Thanks to that, the driving will surely become more comfortable.
Exterior, engine
The buyers can get two variations of body kit. It comes in classic silver look and in black chrome.
We can describe the new design in several words:
1. Edgy.
2. Dynamic.
The sense of toughness is combined with the highest standards for luxury.
We can also describe the new engine, at least, in some details. The new car will use 6.0 liter model with 8 cylinders. This model will give us 393 horsepower. The creators guarantee us optimal efficiency and high performance, within any conditions. Moreover, we will get a six speed automatic transmission. It will be transferred to every wheel. Thanks to that, the new car will be able to carry much weight.
The date of the release was not confirmed yet officially. But many people believe this car to appear on the market near the end of 2017. Considering the price, it will be no less than 55 thousand dollars. There is a probability that it will become higher during the next few months.


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April 12th Easter Holidays - School Closure 12:00pm
Reopening April 29th 9.00am
April 11th 4th, 5th and 6th Cross-country at Hawkfield, Newbridge
April 9th 3rd and 4th GAA football blitz in St Kevin's, 5th and 6th to referee
April 5th 3rd-6th Class trip to see Dublin Youth Orchestra in Coill Dubh
April 4th Teacher Artist Partnership continues with 3rd and 4th class and writer Martina Reilly. Drama nearing completion.
April 3rd Visit from Phan Sophen and Chhout Sovoeun and Colm Byrne of 'SeeBeyondBorders'. Sophen and Sovoeun are visiting Ireland from Cambodia to learn about the Irish educational system. Pupils and staff really enjoyed meeting them and learning all about Cambodia.
Click here to see article in Leinster Leader
April 2nd Kildare / Meath Chess finals in St Kevin's - Well done to the Bright Knights from 3rd and 4th class for taking part.
April 1st Emma-Jane Leeson, author of Johnny McGory and mother of Layla visited Junior and Senior Infants to read from her series of books and to talk to the children.
March 18th > St. Patrick's Day Holiday - School Closed
Jan 30th '19 > Bishop Denis Nulty Celebrates Mass in Staplestown
We were delighted to have Bishop Denis Nulty with us today to celebrate Mass as part of Catholic Schools Week 2019, as part of todays mass we honoured Grandparents. Thank you to all those who attended.
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The running skort: A Discussion
Here's how I feel about the running skort, of which I own three: There are those ladies who put on the running skort, probably in the color pink, and show up to the starting line with one of three things: perfume, full makeup, or a hairstyle that required effort. Or all three.
And then there are those ladies who put on the running skort with or without showering, and show up to the starting line happy because although the shorts underneath the skirt continuously ride up her crotch since her imperfect thighs rub together, it doesn't matter because the skirt perfectly conceals the melee, and NOBODY HAS TO KNOW.
Except you. Because I told you.
So, go ahead, wear them. They may be fashionable, but this broad wears 'em for function.


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Exploring the unparalleled connection, yet unavoidable conflict of family ties, I certainly have had my fair share of these, the new Icosae AW2017 collection takes its inspiration from historical family bloodlines and as Valentin and Florentin Glémarec said they were inspired by English royalty, which has of course, not been without its own fair share of family baggage.
Tribal families from Africa are also a source of inspiration, transformed into designs with iconic cuts and ornamental embellishments in the shape of branded metal details, patchwork, a range of different prints and embroidery.
Tying the collection together is the unique cut and turn sleeve and stripes of red white and blue of the French flag present almost on almost every coat, tailored jacket and street wear piece. Check too the mottos stamped punk style. Black is the dominant colour although there are two swoon making red coats. Then of course the finale piece a luxurious liquid-metal coat, a surprise definitely but terribly beautiful. A strict, uniform-inspired silhouette but with touches like the see - through undershirts that give it an ever soo.. sexy appeal. Too much to love !
Swoon making red coat and see through undershirt
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Ritualist armor
Basic Ritualist Armor provides +10 energy, +2 energy regeneration, and up to 60 armor.
Insignia and runes can be added to all armor pieces to improve the armor's functionality.
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|Armor types
|Ascalon • Krytan • Tyrian — Obsidian
|Prophecies armor — Elite Prophecies armor
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|Elonian • Istani • Sunspear — Ancient • Elite Sunspear • Primeval • Vabbian
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I'm Laura Hutson Hunter. I'm a freelance writer, editor, curator and art advisor, and I host Artists Talk, a weekly art talk show on WXNA.
You can find my writing in the Nashville Scene, where I worked as the arts editor for the better half of a decade. I also write for VICE and Art in America. I like to think of my style as non-academic intellectual writing — I love bringing big ideas down to earth.
As an independent curator and art advisor, I'm interested in exhibiting contemporary art from emerging and under-the-radar artists. I've curated a three-person art show about sex magick called Triple Fantasy at Third Man Records, and I co-curated Selvage, an exhibit about textile-based art, with my friend Jodi Hays at Tennessee State University.
I graduated from New York University with the individualized major of Art History and Cultural Anthropology. I've lived in East Tennessee and East Africa. I have a deep familiarity with Nashville-based artists combined with an expertise in contemporary art — and no shortage of opinions. I'm smart and fun to work with. You should hire me.
Still dying to know more? Check out this episode of the podcast Mirror Mirror, where I talk a little about writing but also about how Palmer's cocoa butter is the superior moisturizer and I will fight you if you try to say otherwise.


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"There is a tide in the affairs of men.
Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune;
Omitted, all the voyage of their life
Is bound in shallows and in miseries.
On such a full sea are we now afloat,
And we must take the current when it serves,
Or lose our ventures."
Julius Caesar, Act IV, Scene 3
We are at an unusual astrological point right now. The two rulers of watery Pisces — Jupiter and Neptune — are standing (apparently) almost still in the sky — one just turned direct and one to reverse next week.
Jupiter also rules the sign of Sagittarius, which had its annual Full Moon last night. The tide is indeed high. Emotions are large — overwhelming, beautiful, scary.
These two mighty gassy balls have energies that are not dissimilar. In fact they can work together well — and now they are in a very tight aspect — just one degree apart — which will hold until well into July. But this coming week is the only time when they are both direct. On June 16, Neptune turns retrograde.
The aspect is a strange one: the "inconjunct" or quincunx of 150°. This is awkward, interesting, creative, irritating; it forces an adjustment. It joins together two signs which have little in common — in this case Jupiter is in Cardinal Air Libra and Neptune is in Mutable Water Pisces. But because they have little in common, they have much to teach each other — and they must find the qualities or values or ideals, bigotries or biases that they share. When we mix air and water, we might get gentle rain, the heavens' release.
So this quincunx broadly connects ideas and emotions, justice and compassion, politics and idealism, art and imagination, romantic love and universal love. This is a moment for the collective, but your own canvas may go from tiny watercolour to vast expressionist chef d'oeuvre. If you are an artist or a lover, you may want to lose yourself for a while in this full sea.
But if you have any planets or angles near 14° in mutable or cardinal signs — Aries, Capricorn, Cancer, Libra, Pisces, Virgo, Sagittarius, Gemini — then you are likely to feel this huge shift in currents personally. That's a lot of people.
So one large planet turns backwards and the other turns forwards. Imagine two huge liners churning the oceans: we are caught in the chaotic turmoil, that space between where everything stands still for a moment. Take a pause in that flat water that happens in the middle of the chaos. What is beautiful? What is good? Where is love?
Allow these two contrary currents to work together. Libra and Pisces (at their best) are the signs of peace — and different kinds of love — Neptune and Jupiter — compassion and generosity. Pay special attention around June 19-20 when Venus in Taurus, the planet of love in her own sign, gives this aspect even more momentum.
Soon the tide will turn and we will need to take it at the flood.
Ramadan Karim.


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Another Great Scavenger Hunt in the Bank/
Another great hunt with satisfied customers safely delivered, but a first for our new friends from NatWest Mobile (hence the banking pun – a bit weak I know!), but we're pleased to say they had a brilliant, action-packed afternoon of competitive team building whilst having a lot of laughs and fun too.
This group of 15 split perfectly into three groups of five and my goodness, didn't these guys have a competitive streak! Our bespoke hunt comprised 30 challenges for the teams to complete in a two-hour window, with teams taking photos and video footage along the way for the final presentation and prize giving at The Warwick in central London.
"It was just so much fun and great way to really get to know colleagues" Sophie, NatWest Mobile event organiser.
We are delighted they had a good time! The benefits of a Scavenger Hunt for corporate clients are many (it's a great opportunity to bond with colleagues, it's something everyone can participate in; it's cost effective, safe – the list goes on), but what is often most important to us at Big Smoke is that everyone has a good time and enjoys themselves – and NatWest Mobile certainly did just that!
For more information about our corporate scavenger hunts please click here, or if you want to see some pictures from the day follow us on Instagram @thebigsmokeevents


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What Our Content Says About Us
We can get so caught up in deciding what to blog or publish, in creating and marketing our content, we may lose sight of what our content says about us. Does that make sense? What I write defines who I am to the world. And what you write and record and disseminate in various ways as information marketing is defining you as well.
Mark Schaefer put it this way in a blog post this week:
"Let's face it, most of the people making an impact on the social web today would not have been heard from even a few years ago, including me. Yes, I create content. But as you see, content is also creating me…
If you're not a decent writer, try video blogs. If you don't like video, start a podcast. If you don't want to commit to podcasts, how about slide presentations on Slideshare, or even photographs on Instagram?"
Schaefer is so right. We don't really have any excuse for failing to select a medium from the large selection available to us, and getting on with using one, or many.
I think that the point Schaefer is making is really all about courage. Basically, it's people who have the courage to "put themselves out there," and to weather the inevitable changing tides of profitability who eventually succeed. In the real world there is no EASY button. We know that, but we keep looking for it, nonetheless.
My blog and course contents say more about me and what I have to offer than I probably realize. I'm saying that the same is true for all your content as well.


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Chinese stock markets fell Monday amid increasing trade tensions with the U.S., while markets in most of the rest of Asia gained.
On Friday, China's Commerce Ministry called the Trump administration's latest tariffs hikes "bullying behavior," and Chinese state media suggested the government was in no hurry to resume trade talks with the U.S.
On Sunday, Alphabet Inc.'s GOOGL, -3.18% GOOG, -3.21% Google reportedly revoked Huawei Technologies' Android license, effectively blocking the Chinese tech giant's smartphones from receiving Android updates and barring its next versions of smartphones outside of China from using the popular YouTube and Gmail apps, and as well as cutting off access to the Google Play store.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index HSI, +0.50% fell 0.6%, and the Shanghai Composite SHCOMP, +0.49% slid 0.4%, while the smaller-cap Shenzhen Composite 399106, -0.01% tumbled 0.7%. Japan's Nikkei NIK, +0.40% rose 0.2% after economists were surprised by stronger-than-expected first-quarter economic growth, and South Korea's Kospi 180721, -0.14% gained 0.7%. Benchmark indexes rose in Taiwan Y9999, +0.08% but fell in Indonesia JAKIDX, +0.26% . Australia's S&P/ASX 200 XJO, +0.33% advanced 1.4%.
Among individual stocks, Nintendo 7974, +1.99% rose while Sony 6758, +0.89% fell in Tokyo trading. CNOOC 883, -0.35% was among the gainers in Hong Kong, while Sunny Optical 2382, -0.94% and Tencent 700, +0.97% dropped. Samsung 005930, -0.23% and Hyundai Motor 005380, +1.61% advanced in South Korea, while Westpac Banking WBC, +0.22% surged in Australia.


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Shelfie Pty. Ltd.
Shelfie Robot is getting noticed
Since releasing Shelfie robot to the world, the team has been thrilled with the positive reception from sources both inside and outside of the grocery sales industry.
To remind you, Shelfie robot is a groundbreaking new product designed to increase the efficiency and speed of stock management in supermarket retailers. It was developed in Australia by Lakeba, in
partnership with Microsoft.
A world-first, Shelfie connects to wifi, mapping store layout, scanning shelves, identifying stock levels and capturing pricing information. From there, it uses image capturing and data analytics to provide real time inventory management via a dashboard that can be viewed on a computer or tablet screen.
The device, which is available in drone, robot or handheld format helps supermarket operators to reduce the cost of mismanaged stock by providing insights into sales trends and how to optimise merchandise layouts.
When used correctly, the makers of Shelfie robot have calculated that the product provides supermarket retailers with the opportunity to save up to $300,000 per store, per year. It alleviates the tedious stock counting process for staff, leaving them to focus on other areas of the business. The other benefit is a massive reduction in the potential for counting errors, which a recent study from from IHL Group found costs retailers a global total of $US1.75 trillion annually.
Tech magazine IT Wires recently featured Shelfie in an online article, sharing a quote from Australian Retailers Association executive director Russell Zimmerman, who has said that the Shelfie robot will "revolutionise retailers ability to review stock levels, ensure that out of stocks are kept to an absolute minimum, ensuring that retailers are able to meet customer demands by understanding what products are the premium selling products, thereby ensuring that retailers have stock as and when required".
The Australian Financial Review gave the exciting update that Shelfie will be rolled out commercially in Britain, while there is also interest from supermarkets around Europe. The AFR also pointed out that in the future Shelfie has the potential to be broadened from the grocery sector to include other retailers such as department stores as well as the hospitality industry.
Another publication to feature Shelfie was the popular Business Insider website. In its January 2017 article, BI quoted Microsoft Australia retail lead Marcy Larsen, who has spoken in support of Shelfie, saying that it is able to perform image capture and data analysis in real-time, courtesy of Microsofts own cloud-based Azure platform. Ms Larsen also referenced Azures ability to scale and integrate with software systems such as supply chain management systems.
According to Ms Larsen,
"In the future Shelfie will be integrated with Microsoft Dynamics 365 to automate stock ordering – and Azures rich range of machine learning and cognitive services will allow Lakeba to create solutions that will truly transform retail."
Overseas publication DC Velocity also highlighted Shelfie robots partnership with Microsoft, mentioning how the partnership enabled the Lakeba team to showcase the product in New York at the National Retail Federation annual convention.
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5 More Reasons to Encourage Your Child to Read/
Happy Young Reader's Day! Does your child love to escape by reading books? If so, that's great news! It seems that for most kids nowadays, reading has become a long-gone tradition. Among all the television, Internet, phone apps and social media, books more than often take the backseat. But there are so many benefits of reading, including stronger empathy, higher intelligence, rewiring the brain and more.
You can see the original article here: http://aplus.com/a/what-reading-does-to-your-brain-is-fascinating
1. Reading rewires the brain.
At Learn 2 Focus, rewiring the brain is an important part of learning programs like Wilson Reading System and Interactive Metronome. Turns out, reading does the same thing! After 100 hours of intensive reading training, researchers at Carnegie Mellon University discovered that the white matter – which improves brain communication – in the children's brains increased and they were ultimately able to read better.
2. Reading in a foreign language can make your brain grow.
If you're learning a foreign language, try reading in the language that you're learning. A study by the Swedish Armed Forces Interpreter Academy discovered that there was significant size growth in parts of the brain that involved learning new material and spatial navigation. Reading in a foreign language improves vocabulary, gives new words context and reinforces memory.
3. Reading about an experience is like you're living it yourself.
Have you ever experienced becoming so immersed in a book that the characters' lives and troubles became real to you? It turns out that our brain is responsible for that. A study on brain patterns showed that it doesn't show any huge contrasts between reading about something, and experiencing it in real life. Kids therefore can experience vivid replicas of real life just by reading – thank you, fiction!
4. Different reading styles create different brain patterns.
Do you skim, or do you closely read? The way you read actually shows different blood flow increase in your brain in different ways. So, next time you're cramming for a test or skimming for a book report, remember your reading style can determine how you're retaining information.
5. Reading makes you more empathetic and smarter.
Folks who read literary fiction can understand other's thoughts and feelings more than others who read nonfiction or genre fiction. Also, people who read score overall higher on intelligence tests. Reading is for smart people! But we all knew that already, right, bookworms.


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I'm currently taking a refresher course on dealing with aggressiveness in someone we want to have a relationship with. When someone tells me that they are chronically being treated aggressively, it is clear that people are not insisting on respect as the foundation of their communications. Often, because they don't even know how to begin.
If someone behaves in a way where they chronically treat you disrespectfully, even if it is an old problem with a lot of history, it's not too late!
This is what you have to do:
It means that you have to point out the three rules of engagement that falls under the roof of respect.
- Respect for yourself
- Respect from me
- Respect for me
It may feel risky to point out the obvious but if respect is lacking, then we must speak up and point these out to the other person.
Doing it respectfully means no name calling allowed, no dredging up old stories and no blaming. Just sticking to the current situation and stating it calmly and outlining your needs and expectations while trying to understand mine. Then you need to respect what we agree to.
Let me break those down more:
- Respect for yourself. If you don't stop me from disrespecting you, you are not respecting yourself. You are also not giving other people the impression that you expect to be respected. You must acknowledge your own needs. It is your responsibility to speak up and state how to respect you.
- Respect from me. If I don't respect you, but, if I value respect, I am not respecting my own values. So, you can point out, that for my own good, I need to treat you with respect to feel good about myself. Besides, you deserve to be treated with respect! It is your responsibility to let me know how to do exactly that.
- Respect for me. Besides the basic rules of no name calling or blaming, you are not respecting me if you don't give me the information and boundaries I need to be in good relationship with you. Respecting me also means treating me as though I am capable of being a respectful person and of having respectful exchanges. It is part of your responsibility to stop using the excuse of upsetting me to avoid telling me that truth.
What if the aggression is chronic and respect feels impossible?
There are bullying situations where the power dynamics and the risk factors feel very high. I strongly encourage people to consult with an unbiased person to help them create an action plan and get new tools. Exit strategies are ALWAYS part of those plans.
There are situations where the emotional attachment (or emotional blackmail) creates a fear which makes us stay quiet. A good litmus test is asking ourselves if this is the type of relationship we hope our best friends, or our loved ones have. If not, then there are some courageous conversations we must have if we want to turn things around.
Many of us have been taught that self-effacement and service are the highest value. I would argue that a foundation of respect in our relationships is truly a higher value. It defines us and creates resilient relationships while inoculating our mental wellness against self-doubt and sense of lack of personal competency.
So insist on respect as the foundation of all your important relationships!
The most successful leaders are not infallible when faced with someone who "drives them crazy!" Monique's strategies to empower others to stand up and take control of their personal and professional lives are appreciated by all who meet her. As a Speaker, Facilitator and Consultant helping to reduce conflict and increase collaboration, Monique Caissie draws from 30 years of crisis intervention work to help others increase their confidence to feel more heard, respected and happier. In her quest to better manage the difficult people in her life, she has studied human relations, spiritual texts, psychology and 12 step groups. Check out her website here.
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To see the full schedule of our discussions or for more information about the Reading With Hippos Book Club, click here.
It's Saturday—time for book club!
Today we're discussing the final four stories in the book Almost Famous Women by Megan Mayhew Bergman. The stories are: "A High-Grade Bitch Sits Down for Lunch," "The Internees," "The Lottery, Redux," and "Hell-Diving Women."
Here are some initial impressions to get us started. Feel free to bring up your own questions and opinions in the comments. Any and all tangents welcome!
"A High-Grade Bitch Sits Down for Lunch" This story made me want to read more about Beryl Markham. It sounds like she lived a full and fascinating life, to say the least. I loved the Hemingway quote Bergman chose to feature in the title—it apparently wasn't easy for old Ernest to compliment anyone's writing, especially a woman's. Interesting (or depressing) how a woman who asserts her talents is automatically categorized as a bitch—seems to me that kind of attitude still crops up today. When will we ladies learn to downplay our skills so as not to make the men uncomfortable?
"The Internees" This quote: "We had pink wax on our rotten teeth." Heartbreaking.
"The Lottery, Redux" If you haven't read "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson, click over here immediately and read it. It's the original short story Bergman used as inspiration for a rewrite. I used to teach Jackson's story, and it was always one of my favorites, so dark and twisted. I liked Bergman's version as well—especially the part where the "winner" has the chance to build a raft and escape. That was an interesting twist. What did you make of the ending, when Summer stopped trying to save herself? It said she saw something in Javier's face, and then she turned toward her attackers. What do you think Javier's attitude was? Did they both realize he wasn't willing to follow her out to sea after all? And if so, why the change of heart?
"Hell-Diving Women" I liked this story a lot, and I thought it was a good one to end the book. I was inspired by the ladies in the band, touring around and playing music together even though they knew they'd be persecuted for racial mixing. I was also interested in the interplay between Tiny and Ruby. Their relationship was sort of one-sided, with Ruby aiming to please and Tiny treating her like a servant. The dynamic felt similar to the one Joe and Georgie shared in "Siege at Whale Cay."
Now I want to hear from you! If you're joining us in reading the book, please feel invited to join us in the discussion as well. And don't worry if you haven't read the stories yet—comments will stay open for several more weeks, so you can come back to this post and share your thoughts whenever you're finished reading.
Thank you so much for reading this book with me! I've been blown away by the quality and depth of the comments you've shared. Check back next Saturday for a wrap-up post—we'll discuss our final thoughts on the book as a whole, and I'll be asking for your input on future book club choices. It sounds like we may have enough interest to read another book together in May. I'm really looking forward to hearing your feedback and making plans for more group reading!
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So...what did you think?