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Quvenzhané Wallis with the director on the set
USA (91 mi) 2012 d: Benh Zeitlin Official site
I see that I am a little piece of a big, big universe, and that makes it right.
—Hushpuppy (Quvenzhané Wallis)
A film that comes with accolades, having won awards at Cannes and Sundance, which may play into the audience's preconceived expectations of what an acclaimed film is *supposed* to be, but if New York has its post 9/11 films, like 25th HOUR (2002), then this is among the most evocative post Katrina films from Louisiana, the most definitive, of course, being Spike Lee's journalistic exposé WHEN THE LEVEEES BROKE: A REQUIEM IN FOUR ACTS (2006). One has to wonder what David Gordon Green thinks of this film, which is arguably as good or better than anything he's ever done, as it's an original composite of his indie style films (that he all but invented but doesn't make anymore) like George Washington (2000) and the magnificent poetry of Julie Dash's DAUGHTERS OF THE DUST (1991), which this most closely resembles, especially capturing the harshness and beauty of a remote island culture, using a child narrator throughout whose inner thoughts transcend the poverty-laden conditions of their world with an uncanny elegance and nobility. Though the filmmaker happens to be Jewish from Queens, New York, studying with the great Czech animator Jan Svankmajer, he actually wrote this film with co-writer Lucy Alibar in summer camp when they were both teenagers, where the film is their adaptation of her play Juicy and Delicious, changing the protagonist from a boy to a little girl, before he moved to Southern Louisiana where he's lived for the past six years and made the short film GLORY AT SEA (2008), which can be seen here: Watch Benh Zeitlin's incredible short GLORY AT SEA YouTube (25:48). Interestingly, the film title, Beasts of the Southern Wild, comes from a 1973 collection of short stories by Doris Betts, also mentioned in the opening line of William Blake's 1789 poem The Little Black Boy The Little Black Boy by William Blake : The Poetry Foundation.
Apparently dividing audiences along many of the same lines as Terrence Malick's equally enthralling The Tree of Life (2011), both films couldn't be more visually intoxicating, rich in atmospheric detail, touching the very soul of man through intensely personal journeys, where the key is developing a shared emotional understanding, like opening a new window to the world around you. This is a fiercely independent feature, shot on Super 16mm by Ben Richardson, which intentionally takes much of the picturesque beauty out of the movie, leaving a naturalistic film that actually feels like the raw edge of the universe, a place where the last inhabitants of earth might dwell. This apocalyptic, end-of-the-world scenario runs throughout the film, which prominently features the possibility of rising floods, toxic environmental conditions, and abandoned children. The entire film is seen through the point of view of a 6-year old girl, Hushpuppy, the sensational Quvenzhané Wallis, just one in a cast entirely comprised of non-professionals, who lives with her drunk and perpetually angry father Wink (Dwight Henry, a local baker in real life) in the squalor of the Delta backwoods, where they live in hand-built corrugated tin structures that resemble dilapidated trailers on a tiny island in the flood plains south of New Orleans nicknamed the Bathtub (fictitiously modeled on a real place, The Island - Isle de Jean Charles), as once another storm hits, the levee was built to protect wealthier residents, while the Bathtub is destined to be submerged under water. "They think we're all gonna drown down here, but we ain't going nowhere." With this in mind, her father teaches her to be strong, to survive, pretty much forcing her to fend for herself against the elements.
The unique touch here is the inventive use of the imagination, where heightened realism becomes fantasy, which is inherently part of a child's view of the world, where strange prehistoric monsters called aurochs once ruled the earth that would just as soon eat people for breakfast, where Hushpuppy is driven to find her place in the universe and leave her mark, but she is constantly threatened by these giant creatures that still exist in her mind. She internalizes their presence whenever life is threatened, where they become a symbol of death knocking at the door, and if this film does anything, it provides a rich, atmospheric blend of love and death, where both couldn't feel more intensely real. This extremely well developed inner realm is the real surprise of the film, where there's a subtle complexity that just has a way of touching people, where it is the director's choice to stray away from narrative, to allow the story to evolve without definition, where some may find the community where they live a band of drunken misfits and outcasts, where filth is strewn everywhere, hardly worth caring about, but others may understand it as protecting a nearly extinct way of life, living off the land much like the Indians did, where Wink makes a nearly unnoticed remark about not wanting to eat food from a supermarket, a concept that's hard for most people to understand. These isolated individuals have a zealously paranoiac view of government as completely untrustworthy, obtained from incidents like The Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment — Infoplease.com and centuries of lies and historical mistreatment in Louisiana, where in their view government serves and protects the wealthy and all but ignores the needs of the poor, where so many end up languishing in prison, as Louisiana has the highest incarceration rate in the world (>: Louisiana's Incarceration Rate "Highest in the World") also (La.'s incarceration rate leads nation - Law Enforcement News). So it's no surprise those in the Bathtub, both black and white, relish living free in their own homes, outside the reach of government, seen as one of the last bastions of freedom and individuality.
Part of the film's innate strength is its unpredictability, which beautifully matches the journey of a young child who never knows what's happening next in her life, where each day brings something new. Rather than depict an idealized world, Hushpuppy's mother "swam away" when she was young, and her father is extremely harsh, often brutal with her, forcing her to stand up to him or cower in defeat. While these backward ways will not win any new converts, and may resemble uneducated Appalachian hill people who live largely outside the law, raising their own to survive in a hostile and unforgiving world around them, Hushpuppy is both angered and drawn to her father, developing one of the fiercest expressions of loyalty ever conceived on film, which is what makes this unlike other Sundance award winners or indie projects. The subtlety of the writing and direction is remarkable, as this outsiderist community mindset is not immediately apparent, but comes to be understood over time, much like the carefully crafted, meticulously conceived backwoods Ozark community in Debra Granik's 2010 Top Ten Films of the Year: #3 Winter's Bone. Both films are closely observed, without an ounce of condescension or moral pretense, carefully outlining the landscape, people, and regional habits. One of the unique aspects of the film is demonstrating how huge the psychic divide is in dealing with the underclass, where even well meaning government officials can't begin to understand what it means for this group to be separated from their homes. Part of this is likely a self-inflicted trauma of the uneducated that is entirely based on fear of the unknown, but among the many strengths of the film are both the creation of such a startlingly strange and mysterious world of self-sufficiency and also the empathetic tone towards the people living in it, as the audience has no familiarity and knows virtually nothing about this island culture ahead of time, yet the world outside the theater may look altogether different afterwards when coming out of this film.
While the mystically insightful narration, obviously wise beyond her years, cannot compete with the originality of Julie Dash's film, where an unborn child is among the surrealistic swirl of narrators, this more closely resembles Terrence Malick's spare yet brutally honest poetry from 12-year old Linda Manz in DAYS OF HEAVEN (1976), quite a standard to live up to, as that performance feels unparalleled. While this is something different altogether, it's significant that one is reaching into this rarified cinematic air for comparisons, as this film similarly grasps a child's state of grace and wonder. The music created by Dan Romer and the director is a perfect fit, blending quiet, solitary moments with rousing pieces of Americana that literally soar, like this incredibly uplifting 4th of July fireworks celebration, BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD: "Stay Right Here" YouTube (1:37). At times, as they float down the river in a makeshift raft, the film recalls the enchantment of The Night of the Hunter (1955) where Lillian Gish reminds us of the resiliency of children, telling us "They abide." Consider a late scene in a dance club, aka brothel, appropriately enough called Elysian Fields, bathed in a dim light and a near wordless state where Fats Waller music plays in the background. As the women quietly find a child partner to dance with, their bodies swaying with the music, it's remarkable how much emotion is conveyed with so little effort, where Hushpuppy is mesmerizing to watch as a maternal life-sustaining force is literally breathed back into her tired body. This endlessly provocative and hauntingly beautiful film exhibits a dazzling visual flair along with an unusual tenderness and sensitivity towards the characters, becoming one of the most believable yet impossibly involving dramatic works, literally stringing together seemingly random pieces of interconnected parts all blended together into a magical realist tale that summons the heroic journeys of Odysseus in his perilous, fraught-with-adventure search for home, but experienced here through the eyes of a child mostly knee-deep in mud in the backwoods of the Mississippi Bayou. The film itself is a quest for discovery and a search for meaning, a challenge to our own cynical and condescending views, becoming nothing less than a mythical expression of joy and heartbreak, a ferocious portrait of the will to survive, where only by staring death in the face can you begin to discover the world around you, one of the best expressions of redemptive and transcendent filmmaking seen in the past decade.


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This is wild. Huge congratulations to Yacht Club on winning the Galantis remix contest and then for getting more than 1 million hits on the video below. If you haven't already, give the remix a listen below, it's a thing of beauty. Stick with us for future releases from Yacht Club and enjoy.
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By Cyril Tuohy
Nearly half of independent registered investment advisors (RIAs) are taking steps to groom the next generation of leaders by identifying and cultivating young advisors with leadership qualities, according to a recent survey.
The Independent Advisor Outlook Study (IAOS) recently released by Schwab Advisor Services also found that, of the advisors who reported having identified future leaders, 37 percent said their successors were prepared to lead their respective companies into the future.
In the survey of 740 RIAs conducted in September, 25 percent of advisors said their companies were already making efforts to recruit a more diverse workforce. Another 15 percent of respondents said they would be making such efforts in the future.
For years, critics of the financial advisory profession have pointed out that advisories need to hire more women and minorities if they want to reflect the rapidly changing demographic profile of the nation and survive over the long run.
Bernie Clark, executive vice president and head of Schwab Advisor Services, said it was encouraging to see companies taking steps to position themselves for a future in which young investors will expect faster answers, more rapid execution and advisories optimized for a mobile infrastructure.
More than two-thirds of advisors said they used technologies delivering real-time information and data within their firms
The changing needs of clients due to the projected growth of minority populations is also challenging RIA firms to think about who they want to lead their companies and what direction those companies should take.
"It is tremendous to see RIAs not only acknowledging these factors, but also taking the steps necessary to position themselves to maintain their growth momentum and cement the founders for their firms' futures," Clark said.
The results of the survey were released at Schwab's annual IMPACT 2014 conference.
In the survey, 33 percent of advisors reported that their companies had taken action in the past five years to grow their business beyond "organic firm growth."
Of those advisors, 54 percent said they brought an individual advisor with a "transferable book of business" into their firms, and 51 percent reported buying, joining or merging with another RIA.
The survey also found that 49 percent of advisors would sell their business in the next five years for the right price or to the right partner.
Cyril Tuohy is a writer based in Pennsylvania. He has covered the financial services industry for more than 15 years. Cyril may be reached at [email protected].
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An appeal is a request sent by a party in a lower court to a higher appellate court, in order to review and change the decision of the lower court. If a defendant is found guilty on a criminal charge, they have the right to file an appeal to the appellate court. In an appeal review, no new evidence can be shown; the court will only review the error that was shed light on by the defendant. However, the prosecutor cannot appeal the case if the defendant is found not guilty; this term is better known as "double jeopardy".
Rules and Regulations of the Appellate Court
Federal appellate courts follow the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, as their set of regulations. On the other hand, state appellate courts follow their own state rules of appellate procedure. Both the state and federal appellate court share the power of having the final judgment on the case that is being reviewed. Although, there are exceptions to the courts final judgment rule, regarding an error in the trial court or an unconstitutional judgment.
The defendant can only file an appeal to the court system directly one above the court they were tried at. For example, if you were tried at a state trial court, than you may file an appeal only at the state intermediate appellate court. If one of the appeals reaches the Supreme Court, than the Supreme Court Justices have the final judgment on the case without question.
Depending on how complex the Appeal is or how many issues need to be reviewed, the cost to appeal can vary. It can range anywhere from $20,000-$50,000 and take as long as 1-2 years depending on how backed up the court is. The cost could be even lower than $20,000 depending on the cost of the services of each level of the court. The higher the level of the court, the more expensive the appeal is going to be, with the Supreme Court being the most expensive. Along with the cost, the chances of filing an appeal successfully are around 15%-25% also depending on the level of the court and complexity of the case.
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Pope Francis washed and kissed prisoner's feet at Rebibbia prison in Rome yesterday April 2nd after holding a Holy Thursday Mass of the Last Supper for inmates. The pontiff knelt over a basin to clean the feet of 12 prisoners – mimicking Jesus' washing of his apostles' feet on the Thursday before his death. The Pope joins other Christians around the world in colourful celebration of Holy Week
See some more photos of the celebrations from around the world below
In the Philippines, people are allowing themselves to be nailed to the cross for Good Friday rituals
Others are peeling the skin on their backs with wooden sticks
Source: http://lindaikeji.blogspot.com/
May God Bless Nigeria, America And Israel And Take Care Of Us; May God Make His Face Shine Upon Us, And Be Gracious To Us; May The Lord Lift Up His Countenance Upon Us, And Give Us Peace, In Jesus Christ Name, We Pray! Amen!
May The Grace The Lord Jesus Christ, And The Love Of God, And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Be With You All. Amen!


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Extraordinary Fashions from Smitherman & Barnwell
When you come across a dress or suit from Smitherman & Barnwell, you'll most likely be struck by the its elegance and timelessness. Design is taken seriously at this petite fashion house. You won't find toss-away clothes. Instead they are pieces meant to be photographed, treasured and stored for the next child or next generation.
Mostly the clothes are ordered via trunk show held at private homes or boutiqes. A few retailers carry this specialty line. It is definitely for a select and selective audience. When I had the chance to interview the CEO/Designer Vondra Barnwell-Williams (a woman of strong opinions), I was blown away by her candor and her purposefulness. She doesn't mince her words--read on...
Q. What sets this brand apart from other luxury designers?
Trend, Style and Clients. Smitherman & Barnwell simply does not follow today's fashion trends and never will...if our client is 6 years old '?? she should look like a 6 year old.It simply is not our style to foster or embrace an unwholesome image of children today. Our style reflects the artwork of Picasso, Monet and Georgia O'??Keefe. If you can remember the first time you saw such artwork, you didn'??t have to take a picture - - you remembered.Our objective was to design beautiful things that people would fall in love with it.Even our logo image of the mother and daughter leaves an impression with our clients, because every client can relate to having their mother dress them up '?? it'??s a bonding experience. Our private clients care about what their children wear and know that appearance means everything. These moms know dressing their daughter as a streetwalker or a little bimbo will not cut it in the professional world.
Q. What are some fashion tips for parents trying to outfit their children in style?
Parents really need to be selective and not allow fashion trends to numb them. A buyer once said to me: '??Who wears dresses or such pretty things - kids today are into tight sparkling jeans and skulls.'? Well, think about that comment for a moment: Why would any thinking parent allow for their child to wear a skull '?? something that is linked with something from the dead, something gloomy. At Smitherman & Barnwell, we offer simple fashion suggestions when it comes to purchasing our collection. A large percentage of the clients we attract don'??t like what they are seeing in the market and really care about what their children wear.
Q. What items do you consider essential to a child's wardrobe?
For boys, a suit is always needed for that family portrait, special event or party. For girls, a few dresses for special events and, yes, even tea parties! Also, parents should invest the time to teach their children to buy smart. Show children the difference between bad cheap fabric and good fabric. Teach them about the power of purchasing a product that they will get most use out of between a trendy product that is expensive but will be out the next day. When I was young, my mother would bring me to the various high-end stores and to the garment district. My mom knew that appearance was everything and I must say she did a wonderful job, because if it wasn'??t for her artistic ways - Smitherman & Barnwell would not exist today.
My take? Yes, the wares will set you back more than the average run to the Gap, but if you love design and care about quality, these creations are a world apart from what's available to the mass public. I admire the company's vision and their commitment to keeping traditions alive!


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Most Mac owners know that it's possible to move the OS X Dock from its default location on the bottom of the screen to the right or left side, but you probably don't know the fastest way to do it. Read on for this quick tip on how to reposition the OS X Dock without wasting time in System Preferences or right-click menus.
First, for those new to the operating system, here's a quick overview on the "standard" methods of repositioning the OS X Dock. The first and most involved method is to head to System Preferences > Dock. Here, you can make changes to the way that the Dock works and looks, but what we're interested in is the "Position on Screen" options in the middle of the Preferences window.
Simply click one of the radio buttons to move the Dock to the left, right, or bottom of your screen.
A quick note here for those using multiple displays: if you have additional monitors to the left or right of your primary display, selecting the "left" or "right" positions will move the Dock all the way to the left- or right-most edge of your last display on that side. For example, if you have an iMac as your primary display and a Cinema Display positioned to the left of iMac's screen, if you choose to position the Dock on the left, it will move all the way to the left edge of the Cinema Display, and not the left edge of your iMac display.
Another way to access much of the same functionality that's found in System Preferences is via a handy contextual menu in the Dock itself. First, find the thin line that separates your Dock applications from your user folders and minimized apps; it's usually on the right end of the Dock. Then just right-click (or Control-click) on that dividing line to reveal a menu with the most common Dock options, including Hiding, Magnification, Minimize Effect, and, for our purposes, Position.
This method is notably faster than going to the Dock preference pane in System Preferences, but there's an even faster method that we haven't touched on yet: the Shift key. That's right, it's usually the Option key that gets all the love in OS X for its hidden functionality, but today the Shift key takes the spotlight.
To use this method, find that dividing line in the Dock again, and this time press and hold the Shift key on your keyboard and Left-Click (not right-click like the previous methods) on the Dock divider.
Keep holding both the left mouse button and the Shift key and then drag your mouse or trackpad cursor to the right or left of your screen. As you approach the edges of your Mac's display, you'll see the Dock jump to the corresponding side. When you want to move it again, just repeat the steps to reposition the Dock back to the bottom, or to the opposite side of your display.
This method is not only faster than either of the first two methods, but it also makes it easy to move the Dock out of the way when you need to for a specific task — for example, to view the maximum height of a website, or enlarge the working space while editing photos in Lightroom — but then restore it to its original position when you're done.
Check out the video embedded above for a visual demonstration of these methods.


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1 fillet salmon (skin on)
1 batch basil pesto (scroll down for pesto recipe)
lemon wedges
olive oil
I usually get a larger fillet even if I'm making this for me and Jason -- it's good as leftovers! You can ask your fishmonger what size piece would be appropriate for the number of people you are serving, or just get a half-pound per person. If your pesto is well-seasoned, you will not need extra salt and pepper -- so if you're using store-bought, be sure to taste it!
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking pan with a sheet of parchment paper (this makes cleanup easier). Drizzle a little olive oil on the parchment, then place your fillet in the pan, skin-side down. Slather the meat of the fillet with a layer of pesto. Place the pan in the oven and roast until the internal temperature of the fish is 140 degrees, about 25-35 minutes. (If you don't have a probe thermometer, get one, but if you make this recipe before you do and you want to know if the salmon is done, make a knick in a thick part of the meat and peek inside -- the fish should be opaque and a little flaky.)
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In a surprising decision, Judge Royce C. Lamberth denied the government's motion requesting restitution be awarded to the alleged victims of the 2007 firefight in Nisur Square that eventually led to the hotly contested 2014 convictions of four men: Dustin Heard, Evan Liberty, Nicholas Slatten and Paul Slough. The government's motion, asking for nearly $1.5MM, included outlandish and unsupported award amounts, most notably a single alleged victim's family requesting $28,000 USD for 'funeral food.' This filing, like so many other parts of the government's case, did not even come close to meeting the requirements of legal sufficiency for what was being requested.
Legal counsel for the four defendants thoroughly challenged the government's motion for restitution, demanding supporting documentation and also explanations for amounts that had no basis in logic. The government failed to respond to the defenses' challenges and the judge denied their request for more time. Normally, restitution is decided at a defendant's sentencing. In this case however, the judge provided the government an additional 90 days in order to prepare and support their motion. The judge opined that if they had not successfully provided the needed documentation in the additional 90 days they were given, they would be unlikely to be able to provide it with an extension, thus denying the motion out right.
While surprising, this decision is a just and logical outcome to the question of restitution considering the outlandish and unsupported requests made by the government. Additionally, it breaks the pattern of the judge siding with the government, even when the government's position is unsupported, as we've seen in prior rulings. The families are hopeful that this decision indicates a change in tides and that Judge Lamberth is seeing the government's blatant misconduct for what it truly is.
The families wait in hope for the judge to make his decision on the motion for new trial, which the judge stated today that he was turning his attention to next.


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Today, people are looking to connect. This is one aspect that everyone can agree upon and there are all sorts of pieces of evidence that strengthen this idea. Surely, all the exiting online social platforms come to simplify the idea of connecting people found in the farthest corners of the world. This phenomenon has grown greatly in the last few years, being a surprise to all individuals part of society. The truth is that social platforms have developed so much, being awarded with all sorts of other purposes, in the marketing and publicity world, mostly. However, coming back to the idea of connectivity, it is safe to say that social online platforms are great, even essential tools. Apart from websites of this kind, there is one more that is actually perfect in terms of accomplishing communication goals, an instrument that will help you to adequately connect with one person or even more. The dating website, generally speaking, is not only widely known, but it is also immensely used by people in all parts of the world. What is the explanation for this fact? Why are these platforms, especially best free dating websites, considered to be a solution for most people? Here are a few facts about these instruments that might help you come up with the correct answer.
First of all, people are in need of communication and sometimes, social platforms are simply not enough. Dating websites that have designed especially for the purpose of providing clients the instrument to connect and communicate, because these manage to create the ideal environment. They are friendly in appearance and outgoing in terms of announcing purposes. Therefore, when signing up on some of the best free dating sites, you know exactly what to expect and what you are supposed to be doing, connecting with others. Secondly, appearances matter, especially if you have joined a dating website in the hope of finding a partner. This is really why these platforms put such a great emphasis on the idea of building a profile. When you sign up, you will need to upload a photo or maybe more and so will all members part of the website. In the end, in life, you choose a partner first based on their looks and only after discover exactly how much you have in common. With a dating site, you have the opportunity to find great looking partners, just as you like them, coming in a large number.
Due to the variety in alternatives, you should figure out another way to separate them and make sure that you are choosing correctly. This is when you realize that dating websites are in fact the one and only solution there is for all those individuals who want to find the ideal partner. A profile on a dating site is so much more than a collection of photos. You need to provide all sorts of details about yourself, about your passions, about your hobbies, so that people will get to know a bit better and see if they can actually connect with you on the long term. If you want to convince yourself of the effectiveness of dating websites, why not take a look on FaceGuru? This is one trustworthy and reliable website, that aims to connect individuals, from all corners of the world, interested in establishing friendships or building relationships.


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Pete Peissner
Pete and Jennifer Peissner are part of the leadership staff at the Paia YWAM base. They, and their three children, spent many years as full time missionaries in China and they recently added a 4th child to their family when they were able to adopt a little girl from China! They are actively involved in the home school community and Pete also blesses the church with his teaching when Pastor Kirk is away.


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More Lies from Rudy Giuliani
More Lies from Rudy Giuliani
I've never hid my love (past) nor dislike (present) for Rudy Giuliani. Like many before me, Giuliani was admired by the legal community, but not anymore, especially that now he is nothing but a lawyer who plays one on t.v.
With Giuliani, it is just one lie after another. Just about everything he has said has ended up disproven, but, since the "truth isn't the truth," rest assured he could care less as long he continues his mis-information campaign. Giuliani's latest?
Now that Paul Manafort has agreed to cooperate with Special counsel Robert Mueller, Giuliani has more to say.
"Paul Manafort is not going to talk to Robert Mueller about Trump or the Trump campaign. His cooperation deal does not include an agreement to do that. He's only cooperating on matters related to the two indictments against him and others named in those indictments." Rudy Giuliani on phone interview with Business Insider.
"According to sources close to Manafort defense: 'The coooeration [sic] agree does not involve the Trump campaign….There was no collusion with Russia.' Another road travelled by Mueller. Same conclusion: no evidence of collusion President did nothing wrong."
Now, legally and logically, Giuliani is partially correct, but realistically speaking, Mueller already has Manafort convicted on eight counts, so he doesn't need Manafort for anything unless he has something really good to offer. In addition, Manafort wasn't going to win his second trial either so why give Manafort a potentially get out of jail free card?
Mueller was a pawn in the game of indict President Trump from day one. Mueller knew it, I knew it, and the legal talking heads knew it. I'm assuming Manafort knew it too, but he was too arrogant to realize he would lose his first trial and actually believed that Trump would pardon him. Facing dying alone in a prison cell, Manafort did what any other logical person would do, flip.
Alexander Hernandez, Esq.
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Jeffrey Tambor Hasn't Quit "Transparent" Just Yet
Two women who work on Transparent (Jeffrey Tambor's former assistant Van Barnes and actress Trace Lysette) recently came forward accusing him of being gross and inappropriate with them on set. Jeffrey has also since been accused by a makeup artist of sexually harassing her on a movie set back in 2001.
Jeffrey first released a statement denying any predatory behavior (he simply apologized for possibly being a difficult asshole on set), then released a second statement saying he didn't see a way for him to return to such a "politicized" set. Everyone took that as Jeffrey's way of announcing that Jill Soloway had told him to pack up and leave his wig and muumuus with security on his way out. As it turns out, Jeffrey hasn't left the show yet.
The New York Times says that while Amazon is investigating the claims made against Jeffrey Tambor, nobody really knows what is happening with the show. Deadline says that Amazon still hasn't picked up Jeffrey's contract option for the fifth season. Although options for his co-stars Gaby Hoffman, Jay Duplass, Judith Light, and Amy Landecker have reportedly been picked up. A rep for Jeffrey says that no final decision has been reached by Amazon, and that he has no plans on quitting the show.
Amazon's decision is also delayed due to a switch-up in investigators. They reportedly got a new investigator after losing their original one, but due to scheduling conflicts, they couldn't continue until after Thanksgiving.
Deadline seems to think that one possible outcome is that Jeffrey's character Maura Pfefferman might make a minor appearance in the fifth season. But they also believe there's a slim chance of that happening.
When Jeffrey talked about how the set had become "politicized," what he might have meant was that the happy family dynamic on set had been compromised. The Times says that cast and crew on Transparent sometimes referred to the set as a "wonderful cult." Well that's a bummer. I thought that there were still some good cults out there. And yet, apparently even the most wonderful cults aren't immune to a charismatic male leader who eventually gets busted for repeatedly creeping on women.
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Congratulations to Rebecca Thompson, IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar exam with highest honors!
About Rebecca:
I am a wine enthusiast – I've been studying wine for several years as a hobby.
Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW)
French Wine Scholar (FWS)
Italian Wine Professional
Rhone Master Level Certificate
Wine & Spirit Education Trust Level 2
I usually enroll in one class/year. I prefer an in-person format (so that limits my options). I am excited for the Wine Scholar Guild's Spanish Wine Scholar.
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6:30-8pm on Tuesday, October 28
@ Ladue Horton Watkins High School Performing Arts Center
Truman State University is partnering with The Princeton Review to offer a complimentary presentation for college bound 10th- and 11th-graders and their families in the St. Louis area.
"What is a 'Best Fit' College and How Do You Find One?" will be presented by Robert Franek, senior VP/publisher and author of The Princeton Review's "Best Colleges" and "Best Value Colleges" guidebooks. All students/families attending will receive a complimentary copy of the latest edition of The Princeton Review's "Best Colleges" book and will also have the chance to learn about opportunities at Truman State University.
RSVP by Wednesday, Oct. 22: truman.edu/best-fit-college-rsvp
Please note that the Ladue College & Careers office will offer its own meetings for current 11th-graders on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7pm and for current 10th-graders on Thursday, Jan. 8 at 7pm.
What is a "Best Fit" College and How Do You Find One?
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Like the rest of us, the Poster Posse is really geeked-up over J.J. Abrams next film, perhaps you've heard of it….."Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens." All it took as an 88 second teaser trailer and they unleashed a plethora of art to tantalize and tease the movie we all can't wait to see.
Star Wars: Episode VII by Andrew Swainson
Star Wars: Episode VII by Kaz Oomori
We can't WAIT to see what they come up with once a full trailer drops. As usual, there is great diversity here and picking a favorite is near impossible. That being said, go to the comments section below and let us know which ones are YOUR favorites.
Star Wars: Episode VII by Laurie Greasley
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"and the light…" by Orlando Arocena
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CLICK HERE to head over to the Poster Posse's official website to see all the art they did. These guys never disappoint and given the fact that this offering from them is Star Wars related, we are loving it. Our fingers are crossed they come out with another batch after the full trailer drops….hint-hint…
Star Wars: The Force Awakens, directed by J.J. Abrams from a screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan & Abrams, features a cast including actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong'o, Gwendoline Christie, Crystal Clarke, Pip Andersen, Domhnall Gleeson, and Max von Sydow. They will join the original stars of the saga, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker.
The film is being produced by Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams, and Bryan Burk, and John Williams returns as the composer. (Let's be honest, this is going to be the biggest movie of 2015 and it opens on Christmas day. That gives it less than a week to take the title… we think it will happen.)


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2016 – What a Year for Cisco Security
What a giant year for Cisco Security!
In 2016, we pursued our effective security architecture with innovative solutions – from the network to the endpoint to the cloud. I couldn't be more proud of our team and the strides we made to bring together so many elements of our architecture in an integrated approach that results in simpler, more effective security for our customers. I'm smiling as these words go down on paper because of how I've seen our customers and partners respond and benefit.
- At Cisco Live Berlin we delivered the industry's first, fully integrated, threat-focused Cisco Firepower Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW). Jon Oltsik, senior principal analyst with ESG called it our "latest chapter in [Cisco's] network security pedigree." The Cisco Firepower 4100 Series appliances were released, with integrated threat and access management and a compact footprint, designed for the Internet edge and in high-performance environments. Focused on threat defense instead of the legacy application control, Cisco Firepower keeps customers safer by detecting and responding to attacks faster and more effectively than ever.
- Our Cisco Midyear Cybersecurity Report evidenced how customers can dramatically reduce time to detection of attacks and remediate them efficiently.
- At Cisco Live Las Vegas, we asserted our leadership in cloud security. We advanced threat protection for the distributed enterprise with Cisco Meraki MX Security Appliances with Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) and Threat Grid. This completely cloud-managed unified threat management (UTM) solution now provides branch offices with protection against the most advanced threats.
- To further protect branch offices, customers can easily activate Stealthwatch Learning Networks License on their Cisco Integrated Service Router (ISR), allowing it to act as a security sensor and enforcer to block malicious traffic on the local network – where there is often little security deployed.
- Cisco Umbrella Branch, embedded into ISRs, and Umbrella Roaming, activated in Cisco AnyConnect, deliver a first line of defense for branch offices and roaming employees by blocking connections to bad IP addresses, URLs, and domains.
- And with Cisco Defense Orchestrator network operations staff can easily manage thousands of security devices (Cisco ASA, Cisco NGFW, Cisco Umbrella, and more) from a single cloud-based portal, simplifying policy management while making security policy stronger.
- Our acquisition of CloudLock soon followed and accelerates our vision to deliver the most comprehensive cloud security solution. By integrating the CloudLock technology into our security portfolio we're eliminating the visibility gap common in traditional security infrastructure, giving security teams a complete picture of cloud app usage, risks, and security implications so they can proactively take action.
It's clear that Cisco is sparking a cloud security transition like no other company.
- We advanced our endpoint security strategy with Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Endpoints that combines prevention, detection, and response to simplify endpoint security – reducing complexity and preventing more threats from taking hold. It detects advanced threats in a matter of minutes, and then automatically stops and removes those threats from every computer in your enterprise in seconds.
- Throughout the year we continued to enhance the Cisco Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPS) to help companies more easily protect their complex and dynamic networks. Even enterprises with an NGFW often choose to augment their firewall with an NGIPS for better visibility, threat detection, and response. An NGIPS can be deployed where firewalls simply can't reach or are impractical, within the premises and in cloud environments. It can even serve as a quick "fix" for unpatched or "unpatchable" vulnerabilities.
Folks, I've just hit the highlights. While each of these solutions on their own is impressive, what is truly interesting is that they integrate together into a security architecture to become a force multiplier of effectiveness. Our architectural approach, combined with the power of the network, allows us to deliver integrated threat defenses – so you can see and know more, and stop more threats from the network to the endpoint to the cloud.
I'll share more with you about Integrated Threat Defense later in the New Year. Until then, I hope your 2017 is off to a great start.
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Congratulations to Cisco and to you as a key team member!!
Tim Snow
It's truly amazing to see product and intelligence services come together into a unique solution offering for our customers both on premise and in the cloud(s). Tip of the cap to the entire Cisco team and looking forward to the future.
Congratulations Jason!
Dr. Jose A. Wong - Perez
Cheers to all Cisco's crew. Great achievements deserve awesome success. Congratulations and my best wishes for 2017. Thank you for sharing your post and insights.


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Titan Sales Competition
The SLC Titan Sales Competition is an opportunity for students to get real-world experience in a buyer-seller scenario. Training sessions are offered prior to the competition to educate students about the selling process, techniques, and in-depth detail of the two sales scenarios. Each team is comprised of four students, who present their scenarios individually. Points are awarded to the teams based on each team member's individual results. The team with the overall highest point score will claim the trophy and represent CSUF at the Western States Collegiate Sales Competition.
The Titan Sales Competition offers the following:
- - Executive sales training prior to the competition
- - Scholarships and award plaques for the top 3 teams
- - Winning team qualifies to compete in a national sales competition
- - Invitation to the competition's reception and awards banquet
- - Opportunity to network with industry sponsors and college recruiters
2019 Titan Sales Competition Schedule
All sessions are held in SGMH 3230 O'Brien Center
Training Session #1: Tuesday, Nov. 5th
Training Session #2: Tuesday, Nov. 12th
Training Session #3: Tuesday, Nov. 19th
Fall Break
Training Session #4: Tuesday, Dec. 3rd
Titan Sales Competition Reception: Thursday, Dec. 5th
Competition Day & Awards Banquet Dinner: Friday, Dec. 6th
Fall 2018 Titan Sales Competition
2018 Winners
|1st Place Team
|2nd Place Team
|3rd Place Team
|Taylor Medina
|Brett Eazell
|Adriana Urena
|Rachel Griffin
|Robert Cerda
|Imeh Nsek
|Skylar Martinez
|Michael Hill
|Imaan Parekh
|Justin Griot
|Maxon Lindholm
|Top Three Individuals in Competition
|1st Place: Taylor Medina
|2nd Place: Rachel Griffin
|3rd Place: Skylar Martinez
Top Individual Scores
Highest Score for Henry Schein: Taylor Medina
Highest Score for SoCal Office Technologies: Taylor Medina
Special thanks to Henry Schein & SoCal Office Technologies
for hosting the 2018 Titan Sales Competition.
Fall 2017 Titan Sales Competition
2017 Winners
|1st Place Team
|2nd Place Team
|3rd Place Team
|Andrew Bernbrock
|Brian Burckley
|Jacob Abel
|Matthew Mantey
|Brittany Duran
|Rodrigo Hernandez
|Jared Hamburg
|Charles Sailor
|Johnathan Vu
|Rachel Griffin
|Haazan Barlas
|Ethan Young
|Top Three Individuals in Competition
|1st Place: Jared Hamburg
|2nd Place: Matthew Mantey
|3rd Place: Rachel Griffin
Top Individual Scores
Highest Score for C.H. Robinson: Jared Hamburg
Highest Score for Northwestern Mutual: Jacob Abel
Special thanks to C.H. Robinson & Northwestern Mutual
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Michael was happy to tell the American explorer about the ropen. In Gomlongon Village, Umboi Island, many years ago, the brightly glowing ropen came down to the grave of a recently buried man. The creature then uncovered the body and carried it up to nearby Mount Bel. Near the end of the interview, Michael said, in the Tok Pisin language, "Me lookeem true" ("I saw that myself"). Watch the video (his interview was videotaped).
Michael is not the only native eyewitness of a ropen grave robbery. Years before Michael's interview, a missionary interviewed another old man. He told a similar story about a glowing creature that had uncovered a human body that had been wrapped in leaves. But the earlier interview revealed details about the creature's appearance: long but "skinny."
On the mainland of Papua New Guinea (southwest of the much smaller island of Umboi), some of the largest flying creatures have attacked humans. Reports indicate that two native men, in two areas of Morobe Province, between about 1985 and 1995, were killed (according to missionary Jim Blume). The victims were not kicked by the notorious cassowary bird, which is flightless; they were carried up into the air by what some American investigators believe were giant pterosaurs.
Not only natives but Australians and Americans have witnessed these giant featherless ropens. A few eyewitnesses have opened up about their shocking experiences. (look to the right).
A professional psychologist was interviewed by a living-pterosaur investigator. The man had seen a "primitive" creature flying over his head on Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea, in 1971. Read the news report.
Read more >
A professional flight instructor told of his sighting of a giant "pterodactyl" in 1944. Read many details in the news report.
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Ranunculus flowers are in season in February. Lucky us!
Casual, elegant, formal, & vintage.....all at once. Multiple layers of crepe-paper-thin petals comprise this jewel which comes in many colors.
Easy flower arranging: a few of these beauties look special on their own in a vintage mason jar.
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30 Benefits ~ 30 years of MarinScapes
Have you ever wondered what happens at the MarinScapes Gala?
Over the past 30 years, this unique, once-a-year art event has raised over a million dollars to benefit mental health and addiction recovery in the North Bay. We couldn't do it without our dedicated sponsors and you!
Here are 30 excellent reasons to buy one of the 30 remaining tickets to Thursday night's gala, Buy a table, bring your friends and support our community. (June 21st)
1. Oysters 2. Champagne 3. Tour Escalle 4. Pearls 5. Dinner by Sage Catering 6. Irrestible Raffle Prizes 7. Advance viewing of art 8. Meet exhibiting artists 9. Auction: Golf & Giants Game 10. Philiantrophy in action 11. Auction: Brewery Tour 12. Premier: The Story of Marinscapes 13. Meet new friends 14. Premium Wines from local vintners 15. Learn about Buckelew +Mental Heath 16. Network with sponsoring businesses 17. Support recovery 18. Auction: date night-dinner out for a week 19. Meet Davis Perkins. 2018 featured artist. 20. Auction: Pretty Party (10) 21. More pearls 22. A full heart 23. Client Story-surprise guest 24. Auction: Paella Party for 8 25. Auction: Paint Like an Artist. Sherrill Miller 26. Support Stronger Lives & Healthy Communities 27. Find out how to get involved 28. Celebrate our accomplishments 29. Auction: Spirit Rock & Spa package 30. Celebrate solstice!


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Lot 4, the "Madrona" plan, is a two-story home with walk-out lower level. Plan features 5 bedrooms and 4.75 bathrooms with a total of 4,522 sf of living space. Main floor features 10ft ceilings, a formal den with adjacent 3⁄4 bath, a well-appointed kitchen and attached scullery, open concept dining and great room, separate e-space. A waterproof elastomeric deck opens onto a private greenbelt overlook. Upper level includes 2 bedrooms (one with en-suite bath), rec-room with vaulted ceiling and loft , spacious master bedroom with vaulted ceiling, master bath with free-standing tub, walk-in tile shower and spacious walk-in closet. The lower level features a rec room with gas replace, bedroom with adjacent 3⁄4 bath and large storage/mechanical room. Other features include contemporary interior and exterior finish details, a covered lower level patio, wine room and 2-car garage with additional storage space.


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October 2018
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Resell Remodeling in Omaha, NE
Building Financial Literacy in Schools
Salvation Army Tree of Lights Kickoff
Light the Night Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Our Fraud-Protection Tips
Empowerment Network Step-Up Program Update
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Salvation Army Tree of Lights Kickoff
The Tree of Lights is coming...
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Building Financial Literacy in Schools
American National Bank is pleased to announce the recent opening of two elementary school branches, Lewis & Clark Elementary School Branch in Council Bluffs on Friday, October 12th and Carriage Hill Elementary School Branch in Papillion on Wednesday, October 17th.
Light the Night Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Have you noticed our PINK building in the evening at our 90th and Dodge location? We are proud to show our support for the cause during the month of October.
Empowerment Network Step-Up Program Update
Students and alumni of the Empowerment Network's Step-Up program came together recently to talk future goals and career opportunities.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
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There are numerous reasons why a homeowner would decide to sell their home, but regardless of why they're selling, every homeowner would like to turn a profit when they do. American National Bank Mortgage Loan Originator, Joshua Vogel offers his advice.
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When in Rome: Molnar utilizes Italian equipment
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Since there has been a large hazelnut industry in Italy for many years, Rutgers Associate Professor of Plant Biology, Dr. Thomas Molnar, and his team of researchers got approval to purchase specialized harvesting equipment from Chianchia, a company based in Cherasco, Italy.
Inside one of several barns on site, Molnar demonstrated the machinery.
"From the breeding program we produce a lot of nuts. The harvester just scoops them off the ground," he said, hopefully before the raccoons living nearby find out.
"We lost a lot of nuts to raccoons but we harvested about 1,000 pounds of nuts this year," he said, noting last year's harvest amounted to 3,000 pounds of nuts as the weather was more cooperative in the 2017 growing season.
"Hazelnuts can sit in storage for a year and still taste fairly good," he added, noting nuts distributed at the Great Tomato Tasting on Aug. 29 of this year were actually about a year old.
Molnar and his team have put open bags of peanuts in sorting areas where hazelnuts are stored to distract the few raccoons savvy enough to jump through openings in glass windows in the greenhouses.
The sheller, cleaner and harvesting machines were all ordered from a company in Pennsylvania that does business with Chiancia in Italy.
For shelling hazelnuts at home, Molnar recommends a pair of locking pliers, such as vice grips.
"If you're going to cook with hazelnuts, vice grips are your best bet," he said.
The hazelnut sheller machine costs about $5,000, while the cleaner costs about $7,500.
The hazelnut harvester that vacuums fallen nuts off the ground goes for about $4,000.
"It's worth it if you have upwards of 200 trees and you're a farmer. You can easily sell hazel nuts for $10 to $15 a pound."
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Dr Hamilton McBrien moved to the Priory in 2010 to become Medical Director & Lead CAMHS Consultant with the Priory Hospital Roehampton, participating at both a Senior Management & Clinical level to ensure high standards of medical care are provided across all services within the hospital. He leads the young person's inpatient service within the hospital. Dr McBrien subsequently took on the role of Priory CAMHS Group Medical Director in 2011, with additional responsibilities for the quality of clinical care & service developments across all Priory CAMHS sites. As part of his commitment to the training of future medical staff, he undertakes tutorials in CAMHS for medical students from the Royal Free Hospital, London, on placement within the Priory Hospital Roehampton.
He undertook his postgraduate training in Psychiatry within Trinity College, Dublin before completing his specialist training in Child & Adolescent Mental Health through Kings College, London as part of South London & Maudsley NHS Mental Health Trust.
Research Interests
He is additionally a trained Dialectical Behavioural Therapist with an interest in self harm behaviour. His interests also include adolescent psychopharmacology and medicolegal aspects of psychiatric care.
Clinical Articles and Research Papers
He published an article about the use of ADHD treatments and Learning Disability. His first Consultant position was as a CAMHS Consultant within Barnet, Enfield & Haringey NHS Mental Health Trust, leading an Adolescent Outreach Service in Haringey which cared for severely mentally unwell teenagers in the community as an alternative to hospital admission. He then began private practice as Medical Director & Lead CAMHS Consultant within Oakview Hospital, St Mary's Cray, Kent. This was a secure site providing care to very severely mentally unwell teenagers with associated high risk behaviour within an inpatient setting.
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Melissa and the kids visit Joe at a construction site and she's appalled at the mud because she has apparently never seen a construction site. Melissa, think of it as your face before you get into your makeup chair. You gotta break a few eggs to make an omelet. Anyhoo…the critical turning point of this opening scene is the call Joe receives from Sizzle Tans to be photographed for a billboard. Joe discusses this important career move with Melissa and he wants her to join him, but she wisely decides to step aside from the "opportunity" (and we use that term loosely) because she doesn't want to be accused yet again of copying her sissy in law, Teresa. As we all forgot, Teresa was the former face of Sizzle Tans. In case you missed it…
Meanwhile, Teresa is cooking family dinner while the girls help set the table. Milania and G to the ia are rocking the side ponies in great anticipation of the reuniting of the cousins. Milania is wielding the butter knives a bit too skillfully and she clues us in that she is never going to cook for a man, but he will cook for her. Yes, Milania, yes he will…in PRISON!
Caroline, Jacs, and Melissa get together to dish about the retreat. Melissa is a busy bee today. She gives Jacs a heads up that everything is back on track now, so Jacs better follow suit. Caroline tells Jacs about the drunken trust fall make up with Jacs deal she made with Teresa. Jacs seems about as interested as she does in bleaching her asshole, but Caroline convinces her to take it to a level where they can at least be civil, they don't have to be BFFL.
Melissa and Joe arrive at the Goo-boo-chay house of horrors and of course the kids are all happy to see each other. Melissa has a white bakery box, for the love of all that is good and decent, I hope it's not sprinkle cookies! Joe can't believe how much G to the ia has grown, but she reminds him that he hasn't seen her "in like a year!" Way to make your uncle feel like donkey shit. Melissa makes a stabby remark to Teresa in the kitchen and of course Teresa snipes back. I can see these two are hitting it off like two wildebeests in a pillowcase.
Joe announces his Sizzle Tan billboard and Teresa doesn't flip the table. Melissa is gettin' her drink on and she tells Teresa that she clued Jacs in on the promise Teresa made during the drunken trust fall make up session of bliss. Teresa shows signs of drunken trust fall remorse and she deflects by doing some Jacs bashing. Juicy puts the kibosh on Teresa and tells her to move on from this boring crap. I reiterate from last week, when in the hell did the Mucinex slug become the voice of reason?
We visit the Wakile's to find out that Kathy has a case of the sads. She sits down with Brass Knuckle Rosie to clear up some comments made by Teresa last season about Kathy's non-acceptance of Rosie. They chat, Rosie tells her to ease up a bit about being non-approving of Rosie's girlfriends and they move on.
Al and Caroline are hanging out in their Hoboken apartment and the Boyz II Manzos and Lauren arrive for a good ol' fashioned family rumble. Caroline launches into a lecture on the Boyz about being workaholics, especially Albie. Al Sr. dives on Caroline like a hunk o' provolone saying Albie "doesn't wanna get his balls broke" for being motivated. He frosts her cake with "Just shut the eff up!" It's like riding down a rainbow on a unicorn with these two. Do we sense some marital tension brewing?
Melissa is in hair and makeup again getting ready to "Melissa-ize" her book cover shoot. Meanwhile, her modest hubby is flexing his guns for Sizzle Tans. We are treated to dueling scenes of Melissa dressed like an extra in a "Poison" video, demanding "more fan, more fan" while Joe flirts with the female model at Sizzle Tans, something about a filet mignon and a hot dog, a dirty dog…anyway, orange Joe does push-ups with the young lass on his sizzling, tan back.
Jacs is poking around at a toy store with her son CJ pretending to spend quality time with him and buy him toys. She gets a call from Teresa, her "favorite friend". They agree to talk, but they must meet in a neutral, empty restaurant to hash it out.
Meanwhile, the Wakile's go out to a gay bar to support Rosie in her attempt to find love. Richie being his obnoxious self, asks if the bar is called the "Clam Hut". They walk inside and find out that they all need to select a wristband based on their status, Single, D.T.F., Taken, and It's Complicated. Melissa acts like she has never seen "Jersey Shore" and forgets that her husband dressed up like "Snooki" for Halloween. She asks the hostess what D.T.F. stands for. It's certainly not you Melissa, this is D.T.F. …
The hostess gingerly explains the acronym and Joe is immediately on board with a D.T.F. wristband as Melissa gives him the death glare. Rosie declares that she is definitely not D.T.F., she is not into bisexuals, and swingers need not apply. Looks like Rosie's checklist eliminates 75% of the clientele. Richie finds some single ladies and Rosie chats up a nice woman named "Ellen", and it is edited to make Rosie look like a drunken buffoon, something like "I've got a lot of things going on upstairs, I'm like AHHHH", and the piece de resistance, "Fried green tomatoes with a slice of bacon on top…" Ahh Rosie, you had her at "bacon".
The Goo-boo-chay family is on the way to the mall and while Juicy is driving he preoccupies himself with G to the ia's lip gloss level. I am a little preoccupied by the fact that Juicy is driving, last we checked his license was revoked. Anyhoo…those are just minor details. The more pressing matter is passing by Uncle Joe's Sizzle Tans billboard and of course Juicy has something to say about it. In the Gorga vehicle, Melissa tells the kids to say "congratulations, daddy" about the billboard and Geno says "congratulations, stupid!" Looks like he's been hanging out in the garage kickboxing with uncle Juicy.
The Laurita's and Goo-boo-chays come face to face in neutral territory. The men go to the bar and the ladies sit in an empty dining room. So away we go on the Hot Mess Express, first stop, rehash the Napa trip. Teresa wants to harp on the cheating allegations and Jacs won't go there. Meanwhile the men's convo goes like this "pissed off…shit happens…shady…f*ck off…I don't remember…put it behind us…it's all f*ckin' water under the bridge now…cheers!" If only it were that simple for the ladies. Teresa calls Jacs "evil" a la Real Housewives of Orange County. Jacs stares at her as if she wants to drown Teresa in a pool of shallow gravy. To be continued…


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When someone open an ancient Egyptian tomb or finds some sort of treasure, things of great archaeological and historical value are usually found, but there is something else there, a lesson for anyone trying to find out the safest investments that are possible, because such pieces, aside from their uniqueness, are still valuable for the intrinsic material of what they are made of.
Maybe you will think that the fact that 5.000-year old gold still holds its value as gold is of no use for you because you are not planning to invest in such a long term, but what was good for the Pharaos may be good for you as well. Melting such artwork and historical items is both illegal and immoral indeed, but suppose for a minute that such constrains didn't exist, and after unearthing them, you make ingots out of the gold and silver found. If you go to the valuables market, you would in principle be able to sell those ingots at the same prices as any modern ingot. There would be no difference. This shows that certain goods or materials are better for truly safer investments; precious metals and stones tend to survive far longer and in far better shape than modern financial instruments. For once, paper documents rarely last more than two centuries under normal environmental conditions. In the case of gold, other noble metals and gems, there is no need for recycling.
There are metals that are more valuable than gold; Platinum is a classical example. However, the market for those metals is far smaller, they are not so available as gold and they don't have the same historic record of value as the mother of all metals. Platinum was thought to be low quality silver just a few centuries ago and nobody paid any attention to it. It is likely that gold was already appreciated a long time ago for two very evident properties:
Gold never degrades: Gold doesn't decompose for environmental reasons like other metals.
People give gold an almost magical value for deeply-rooted reasons: The colour of gold is unique and reminds of the sun; in fact, the reflections of our sun on any golden surface give the metal a glorious quality that cannot be seen anywhere else, and it wouldn't be surprising if ancients thought that they were actually holding a piece of the sun - often seen as a God - when they had anything made of gold in their hands.
Some of the physiochemical properties of gold also baffled men of knowledge since a long time ago, in each case according to the degree of scientific and technological advancement of each time:
Gold resist corrosion: Under normal conditions only the Aqua Regia can dissolve gold; no alkalis or acids even leave a stain o a golden surface.
Gold is very ductile and malleable: No other metal can be crafted quite like it: its texture is different and the way in which it reacts to tools is also. It is very easy to work with it and it should not be surprising that it was used to produce items like dental prosthetics long before plastics became available.
It would be somewhat speculative yet interesting challenge for the science of anthropology to think what would have developed a similar value if our sun had a different colour. If we had a bluish or greenish star it is likely that gold wouldn't have been considered so valuable. But the important thing to consider here is that since gold and other precious material tend not to suffer the same alterations over time that are evident in the case of other goods, these valuables are far better for long-term storage. That is in itself a competitive advantage that gives gold and similar things some more value.
Gold is appreciated and highly regarded in almost every human culture, from the Glorioso archipelago to Inari, and from the Drakensberg to Kautokeino; thus, exchanging gold units for any sort of product or service is relatively easy and any explorer or survivor travelling with gold coins has virtually insured his urban subsistence in any part of the planet. You can't achieve that with banknotes, bills, regular coins, bank accounts, stocks, futures, credit cards or bonds.
Another virtue of gold and similar valuables, but especially this one, is that it is impossible for any government to completely stop its trading: There are so many different places where you can buy or sell gold, even in the black market, that if you get your assets frozen or your government tries to prohibit gold trading for ideological reasons, you will still be able to buy or sell items.
Using economic jargon we would say that gold has an unsurpassable liquidity as a form of money. So, being things as they are, gold is also unsurpassed as a financial survival tool.
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The Joy of Ruins
I was pleased to see Iain Sinclair, who says that ruins help us think about our own mortality.
It reminds me of a donated book I once put in the library collection, The Pleasure of Ruins, by Rose Macaulay.
We used to get teenagers coming in, asking about our file of clippings on Sunland Center, a hospital for the mentally and physically disabled in Tallahassee. It stood empty for many years before it was finally torn down, and was rumored to be haunted.
In February, I had an inquiry about an establishment called the City Hotel. Was it still standing? I discovered that it had been built around 1828 and had been the "best tavern in town". The Count de Castelnau stayed there, as well as the poet, Sidney Lanier. But it burned down in 1886, and the state capitol building and grounds occupy its former place.
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- Steerforth said...
Someone made an interesting observation about some French people who were visiting Detroit to see the abandoned factories, commenting that it was a complete reversal of the tradition of visitors from the New World exploring the ruins of Europe.
I think modern ruins are far more poignant than old ones. We can look at the Colliseum and tell ourselves that it looks like that because it's a couple of thousand years old. But to see a factory and the homes that surrounded it - in our own lifetime - deserted and decaying, shows how transient our society is.
- April 24, 2014 at 4:27 PM
- Brett said...
Here in Florida and across the "Sunbelt" we now have an even stranger phenomenon since the real estate crash: vast areas of new housing that remain unsold and uninhabited, and are falling into ruin. "Ghost towns" without ghosts.
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If you think the sex toy market is saturated, I have three words for you: dual-density butt plugs. There aren't that many out there, let alone dual-density vibrating butt plugs. This lack seems like such a disservice when Millennials are known for eating avocados and ass (as well as killing industries).
Sex toy manufacturers often treat butt toys as an afterthought, so bravo to Fun Toys London for offering something fresh with their Bioskin Gplug.
Dual-density? Bioskin????
If you've never heard of dual-density sex toys before, it's just the slightly more technical term for "squishy on the outside and firm on the inside." With a well-executed dual-density toy, you have a firm structure for easy thrusting, along with squish for comfort and a more realistic feel.
The FT London Bioskin Gplug's outer layer, though, doesn't feel like other dual-density silicone I've tried— it's softer. It's more like there's soft memory foam under the body-safe silicone encasing.
As a whole, the toy is body-safe because, whatever the underlying material is, the silicone exterior is non-porous and watertight. Soap and water are enough to wash it. If you want a more thorough cleaning, use with a 10% bleach solution to kill germs, then rinse thoroughly with water.
General features of the FT London Bioskin Gplug
Fun Toys' silicone surfaces always have a gorgeous finish. You'll want to rub the Gplug against your face when you first unpack it. It's not tacky and glossy like Tantus's OG silicone, nor does it have as much drag as Blush's velvety matte finish. It feels much smoother and refined. As a luxury sex toy should.
If I were to take the foam off, the rigid vibrating portion would be a bit over 1″ wide. With the foam, it's 1.5″ wide and technically the same max girth as my Snug Plug Large, but far more gentle due to the tapering and squishiness. The squish is much more noticeable at the tip than the sides.
Inserting the Gplug
I think this plug is perfect for warming up to anal intercourse or using more rigid plugs. It was my go-to for that purpose when I tested the barrel-shaped Snug Plug 3.
The Gplug's smoother surface has little drag and doesn't demand much lube (I recommend Sutil Rich or Sliquid Sassy for their rich gel-like formulas). You can use just the soft and tapered tip first and insert more as you get more comfortable with girth. I find that the Fun Toys Gplug takes longer to enter than the super-slick, mirror-polished njoy Pure Plug Large, but is more enjoyable on the way in because of how yielding it is.
However, it's still big enough that I'd recommend this plug to someone who's either already comfortable with butt toys or willing to take ample time using their fingers beforehand. If you want to insert it all the way, keep in mind that, despite the squishy tip, the bottom of the bulb is rigid.
Wearing the Gplug
Once it's in, the Gplug is comfortable for long-term wear, due to it sharing many features with my beloved Snug Plug and njoy Pure Plug.
For one, the base is slender and fits between the cheeks— a T-shaped base makes so much more sense than a round base. The neck is flexible and bends as you move around. And there's a big size difference between the bulb and neck, helping the plug stay in place as you go about your day.
Just like any other butt plug, it gives a sense of fullness. However, I don't think that to wear the Gplug while you're out would do the most justice to it. Its squish is best appreciated during vaginal intercourse and experimenting with double penetration.
The Fun Toys Gplug's vibrations
There are six functions on the Fun Toys Gplug: one steady vibration setting and five patterns. And they are among the buzziest I have ever witnessed in a rechargeable vibrator. Buzzier than my VeDO Bam Mini, even.
I'm sorry, Fun Toys, but turning on the Gplug made my boyfriend grimace as if a skunk had just sprayed the air. It gave me flashbacks to when I tried the original Gvibe (before the mini Gvibe came out) and didn't want to dedicate writing 500 words about such feeble vibrations.
If it were a clitoral vibrator, whose success chiefly relied on power and rumble, I'd tear it apart. However, because it's a butt plug, I'm willing to grant amnesty. For one, my butt is way more sensitive to vibrations. Even though anal penetration has never gotten me off on its own, even buzzy vibrations and fine textures still feel like a lot. They add to the experience.
Favorite butt toys to thrust— a comparison
For me, this plug's vibrations are more to help me relax— that's part of why it's so comfortable for me to take. The Gplug's symphony of squish and subtle shivering make it more enjoyable to thrust than the standard butt toy.
Usually, I like a bit bumpiness when thrusting toys anally. Examples include the little swell near the base of the Avant Pride P1, and the bottom of the Avant Pride P5 and P6 plugs' bulbs. The Gplug feels fuller than the P1 and P6 due to its size, of course, and more intense, but almost as comfortable for me due to the smoothness and squish. Despite being about the same size as the P5, the Gplug is far more enjoyable to insert.
Overall verdict on the Fun Toys Bioskin Gplug
While anal penetration can't get me off on its own like deep vaginal penetration can, using the Gplug intensifies clitoral orgasms in a way that I can only describe as mesmerizing and trance-like as it gently stretches and I clench around the dual-density firmness. The orgasms are much more profound and fuller-bodied.
I'll repeat it: it's easiest to appreciate the Fun Toys London Gplug when pairing it with vaginal and clitoral stimulation. The outer layer of the plug yields luxuriously but its core still has enough structure to thrust with ease. I think the other sex toy companies looking to expand need to consider joining this gold rush and offering more dual-density options for butt plugs.
Other sex toys you might like
If you want to try a more affordable dual-density dildo of a similar girth to the Gplug, consider the Blush Real Nude Helio. Its outer layer isn't as soft as the Gplug's but squishier than the standard silicone that Blush uses in its (already reasonably springy) Avant toys. Just make sure to use even more lube!
If you want a more luxurious and realistic-feeling dildo of moderate size, consider the VixSkin Mustang or VixSkin Raquel. They are quite a bit pricier, but I don't think any company does dual-density silicone better than Vixen Creations does.
Finally, if you still want a dual-density toy that vibrates, I suggest either sticking with the Fun Toys Bioskin Gplug or getting the Fun Toys G Jack 2 squishy vibrating dildo. The G Jack also costs substantially more than the Gplug but is more powerful, more squishy, and with more length. And I appreciate the Gplug at my sphincter, but as I learned with the Snug Plug, length does matter for anal stimulation.
Thank you, Spectrum Boutique!
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In 2014, publisher and technology guru Tim O'Reilly gave a speech entitled "Software Above the Level of an Individual Device." In it, he described the foundational pattern that IoT enables: instead of individual computers, we're building a network of devices that "make it possible to completely rethink how we organize work, play and society itself."
Implicit in O'Reilly's argument is the need for new ways of interfacing with these device networks to unlock their potential: What we need are user experiences that go beyond the level of a single device.
This multi-device experience design is called interusability, and it is central to building successful IoT products.
What is Interusability?
The term "interusability" was coined in 2005 by Charles Denis and Laurent Karsenty. They argued that conventional UX design was ill-equipped to handle multi-device interfaces. The discussion continued in 2010 when a group of researchers published a practical framework for interusability. In 2015, O'Reilly Media launched Designing Connected Products, which we at SpinDance consider the current definitive work on the subject.
If you don't have time for articles or books, Claire Rowland's 49 slide presentation on the subject is worth checking out. In particular, this chart is a good guide for thinking about where interusability fits in the larger UX/software world:
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