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Well remembered as one of the nine signers of the 1960 Nouveau Réalisme manifesto, Martial Raysse spent a good portion of the 1960s in New York City during the salad days of Pop art. His familiarity with the movement is echoed in A propos de New York en peinturama, 1965, a piece conflating painting and Super 8 projection. Such hybridity typifies the thirty-five early works by Raysse in this show, the first American overview of this somewhat neglected artist in forty years. Indeed, his signature works are hodgepodges, combining film, photography, collage, found objects, neon tubing, art-historical references, exposed and reshaped stretcher supports, shaped canvases, straight painting, commercial detritus, and quotidian ephemera. Column, 1960, for example, is a Plexiglas-enclosed accumulation of toothbrushes and other commonplace plastic gewgaws that speaks to an admiration for
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Book of Revelation 21:9-10, 21-27.
Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls full of the seven last plagues came and said to me, 'Come, I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb.' And in the spirit he carried me away to a great, high mountain and showed me the holy city Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God. And the twelve gates are twelve pearls, each of the gates is a single pearl, and the street of the city is pure gold, transparent as glass. I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb. And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God is its light, and its lamp is the Lamb. The nations will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their glory into it. Its gates will never be shut by day and there will be no night there. People will bring into it the glory and the honour of the nations. But nothing unclean will enter it, nor anyone who practises abomination or falsehood, but only those who are written in the Lamb's book of life.
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to
Saint Matthew 2:1-12.
In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, 'Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.' When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. They told him, 'In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet: "And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel." 'Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared. Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, 'Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage.' When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure-chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road.


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I know she professes to be some kind of "performance artist," but she's gone too far this time.
Video here. If you can make it past, oh, let's say the one minute mark, you win unlimited blowjobs for life by Rachel Weisz and James McAvoy.
I know she professes to be some kind of "performance artist," but she's gone too far this time.
Video here. If you can make it past, oh, let's say the one minute mark, you win unlimited blowjobs for life by Rachel Weisz and James McAvoy.
Oh good grief, Sam the Wurzelplumber:
At a state level, it's up to them. I don't want it to be a federal thing. I personally still think it's wrong. People don't understand the dictionary—it's called queer. Queer means strange and unusual. It's not like a slur, like you would call a white person a honky or something like that. You know, God is pretty explicit in what we're supposed to do—what man and woman are for. Now, at the same time, we're supposed to love everybody and accept people, and preach against the sins. I've had some friends that are actually homosexual. And, I mean, they know where I stand, and they know that I wouldn't have them anywhere near my children. But at the same time, they're people, and they're going to do their thing.
UHHHHHHHHHH. "People" "don't understand" "the dictionary"? I think we understand the dictionary just fine, guy. Let's break it down for this craptard, shall we?
a) "Queer," in "THE DICTIONARY," means strange and unusual. Okay, point for you, Sam the Wurzmule. Never let it be said that I'm not being fair in our one-sided discourse.
b) "Queer" is "not a slur," O RLY?! Why do you think gay people were originally called "queer" in the first place, hmmm???? For kicks?
c) You are the honkiest cracker that has ever lived.
d) You know how black people took the slur "nigger" and started using it? That's kind of what happened with "queer," you asshat.
Joe the Bacherspondent doesn't really understand the reappropriation of language that has been of historical import in the identity politics of marginalized groups but oh, maybe that kind of thinking is too abstract and complex for poor widdle ole Joe perhaps. So maybe we should let him off the hook for not understanding COMPLICATED ISSUES, considering he thought he made $250,000 in his nonexistent plumbing business. DON'T CONFUZZLE SAMUEL.
I would like to know who these gay friends of his are. Like the gay people Sarah Palin said she knew, but that one is more obvious I mean she played basketball in Alaska for Chrissake, of course there was a lesbian or two there. But I mean…his name isn't Joe, he isn't actually a plumber, does this guy even HAVE kids? If he does, I can safely speak for the gay community and say, "We don't want them around us either." Look at Sam and the queers, coming together on this issue, ahem. And where are his kids?! Shouldn't he be taking care of them instead of yapping to nobody?! Is that what all his jobs are for, to pay child support? TRY HARDER.
I will say though, that considering this bald old whore introduced this whole NOBAMA IZ A SOSHALIST! meme, that he's fine with states deciding on gay marriage. States like Iowa and Massachusetts and Connecticut and Vermont and maybe New Hampshire and Maine too, eh Joe?
So Russ Feingold likes Bon Iver. Great. Okay. The government should basically just become Pitchfork because who cares about anything else, and they are annoying and should just have iPhone ads plastered all over the place. I look forward to John Kerry waxing poetic about Vampire Weekend's nostalgic properties, Dianne Feinstein's breathless review (including pics) of Deerhoof's show at the Bottom of the Hill, and Chuck Schumer interviewing Julian Casablancas and asking what the hell was up with that last record???? IT SUCKED.
A while ago I got suckered into that Fuckbook 25 Things No One Cares About You nonsense because I am a solipsistic douchebag. One of the things I wrote was this:
I don't think men should carry tote bags or "manbags" (c'mon fellas, those are just big purses). I came to this notion while in Square Books in Oxford, MS, wondering if I should buy a tote bag (after consulting with Howorth, I ended up buying a shirt). Men should carry bags where the strap hangs at a diagonal, or backpacks, or else just use their damn pockets.
I stand by this sentiment, as awfully gender essentialist/heteronormative it may be, and give you this image as proof that I am right and you are wrong, male totebaggers:
Joe Biden, the lovable ramping douchebuffoon who told a wheelchair-bound gentleman to stand up, will give remarks at the Special Olympics.
Okay so here's this old terrible hilarious awful amazing offensive genius chestnut:
You all are going to hell, sorry. Bless your heart.
The Huffington Post has named Aaron Schock the hottest freshman Congressman.
He had sex with the gay Portland mayor I think is his previous claim to fame.
I have bone to pick with the Huffington Post though. Clearly they have dropped the ball. Who cares about this gayface? Who's THIS right next to Pelosi?!?!!?
First person to get this dude in my room chained to the radiator wearing Christina Ricci's Long Snake Moan outfit gets a dollar.
Obviously I am very thrilled and optimistic in regards to all the HOPE and CHANGE that President Obama has promised for our country, taking it back from the mouth-breathing, regressive, and damaging nincompoopery of the GOP, which has enabled liberals (and I call myself one) to strut around with pride and cockiness for the first time in eight years or so. Obama's comprehensive victory, however, is not a mandate for these self-professed liberals to be behaving as reactionary and insulting as the conservatives of this country have been during this same timespan (or even since 1994, really). This is neither hope nor change; this is a wolf in slightly more glamorous sheep-lined clothing.
Considering the dedicated feminist and queer theorist I was in Ye Olde Collegiate Days of Yore, I would be remiss if I didn't (granted, poorly) illustrate what I mean with anecdotes. The personal is political after all. You can take the boy out of college, yada.
Before Sarah Palin squawked about a so-called "real America," I took a trip to the South, encompassing Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Texas. Now clearly Palin's diction–especially when conflated with Michelle Bachman's ludicrous line-drawing of pro- and anti-America–was loaded with intense political rancor and was entirely intellectually/morally irresponsible (surprise!), but in stripping away the implications I almost understood what she meant, as well as seeing her resentment. Because it has been clear that the past eight years in America has been comprised of entirely dichotomous partisanship, and for the "liberal elite" that has constituted a notion of the coasts as a bastion of clear-thinking and progressive thought while derisively referring to the rest of America as the "flyover states." Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but that's a whole huge part of our country to be dismissing. Nearly all of it. The vast geographical portion of our country being saddled with a reputation as backwards-thinking hicks.
Certainly the South has a historical problem with racism and religious fundamentalism, though I find this constant righteous highlighting by non-Southerners ("coastal elites") to be a bit lazy, considering the formation of the United States. To be honest, I didn't find the South to be any more or less racist than the Northeast–the only possible difference being that racism in the Northeast is more subtle and surprising. And attitudinally, I was excited to engage with the region on its terms, to explore the differences of its lifestyles and communities, its general lack of bustling metropolises in favor of midsize cities and small towns and widespread country roads separating neighbor from neighbor–which is certainly different from my own experience, seeing as I've only ever lived in big cities. I enjoyed the South immensely as both a contrast to my perspective and experience as well as a portrayal of how "the rest of America," the majority of it ("real," perhaps), lives.
The reactions I've received from self-professed liberal friends and acquaintances in regards to my enjoyment of the South have always carried with them an undertone of immense shock, as if it's impossible to enjoy life there. As if–and this is the overwhelming implication–Life As It Should Be Lived can only be found in places like New York City, and anything else is a poor simulacrum, something to be mocked. (A while ago, very well-off friends of friends took off on a tour of the southern United States in an effort to throw away some money and document the HILARIOUS Otherness of this region, like Oh Wow Fatty Diner Food. The tone that was generated throughout was an overriding sense of superiority while effectively generalizing a vast region of the country as one big Dairy Queen filled with tacky Wal-Mart fashions.) This, I think, gets to a crux of Palin and Bachman's derisiveness of liberal elites, if only they weren't so mealy-mouthed and hatemongering to engage this discussion. Because how must it feel to have a whole sector of society look at the lives you live, and the locales of them, and easily denigrate it as lesser, based on ill-formed thoughts and stereotype? To be called "white trash redneck hicks" without the bat of an eye (it seems that this classist epithet is most-often used by well-off white people, embarrassed by the poor whites whom they feel drag them down to the level of, say, inner city minorities). I understand their resentment, because it is exactly the mirror of their rhetoric regarding places like New York or Los Angeles or San Francisco or Boston as godless, unpatriotic cities, or painting the African-American community as full of welfare cases or Hispanics as illegal immigrants. It goes both ways, doesn't it? It doesn't mean that either is right.
Somewhat related to this the role of religion, and anecdotally the nastiness of so-called liberals has been felt personally in reaction to my recent visit to Salvation Mountain. I am not a religious person–and in fact the last time I was ever in a church, I stormed out because of a sermon denouncing abortion–and neither are most of the liberal friends I have. But in either the relaying or the showing of pictures of this trip, the contrast in our reactions have been marked. Uniformly, comments in regards to this structure and its story have been full of snarky derision, jokes of it being a "cult," or dismissals of Leonard Knight's venture as crazy. And I'll admit that part of the allure was a certain exoticization, which was quickly replaced by awe at the depth and expression of one man's love and faith. This isn't even about religion in its most bastardized forms–that of Ted Haggard and Pat Robertson–but rather Christianity in possibly its purest expression. And if we liberals respect the concerns of Muslims and Jews and Hindus, I don't see why we automatically slag off all Christians as bigoted imbeciles.
What I'm trying to say is that it pains me when friends and acquaintances of mine who are self-professed liberals make dismissive, reactionary comments towards people based on their region, lifestyle, and beliefs. It is as disgusting and ugly as the dismissive, reactionary comments that the Christian Right has been making about us. Just because we now have a plurality of representation in governmental leadership does not make it okay for us to be as dumb and reductive, combative and close-minded as they have been. It is hypocritical for someone to call themselves a liberal and then to be so close-minded with respect to people they are ideologically different from; you aren't going to induce progress with that attitude. (The preaching-to-the-choir protests of Prop 8 are but the most recent illustrations of this.) Liberals and conservatives need to work together, and with respect to boot. Take a page out of the playbook of Patron Saint of Hope and Change. Our country deserves better than what it's been, and I'd like to see more than just red and blue.
A political sex scandal (and GAY, no less!) where both participants are INCREDIBLY GOOD-LOOKING, WHAT?!
Here is newly-elected, probably soon-to-be-ousted, Portland mayor Sam Adams:
And here is his Lewinsky, a young man with the ludicrously gay porn-ready name of Beau Breedlove:
I mean, really. This is a landmark moment in politics that could have only happened after the inauguration of a black president. So, Rick Warren aside, THANK YOU OBAMA FOR ALL THIS HOPE AND CHANGE. Yes we can have political scandals where you don't want to vomit at the thought of the participants en flagrante delicto.
Also I get that everyone is gaga over Breedlove because a) how is that name not already used for like a Sean Cody model; and b) he is a hot piece of young ass. Okay, but really? Not anything that spectacular. Oooooh he's skinny yawn. But look at Sam Adams! Way hotter, rowr.
I have woken up now, thank you Portland.
I was going to talk about this Obama/Rick Warren thing especially considering the amount of people I know who are so LA LA LA ST. OBAMA! ❤ but I didn't really know how to articulate my conflict between POLITICS DUH and GAYRAGE.
And then, amidst the poop jokes and hyperbole, Wonkette (! of all places!) went ahead and made any further comment from me redundant:
But it was a dick move by Obama, mostly because of all the very recent publicity Warren has received for helping out-of-state Mormons amend the California state constitution to dissolve civil marriages between consenting same-sex adults who live together in private. This was an evil thing, Prop 8, evil and immoral and incredibly hurtful to a lot of people. And when Obama brings in someone so attached to this current ugliness as Warren to give a speech at his Presidential Ceremony, that's an unusually cruel and timely reminder to the gay community that the Democratic Party will not push for their "equal rights;" for Obama to claim otherwise at this press conference is a lie.


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My recent trip to Barcelona was a visual feast of Gaudi buildings, art, food and music. I mean when you visit a place, you can tell that the arts has a large and profound influence on the city. You can immediately sense that in Barcelona.
I have been soaking up everything weird and colorful here. From all kinds of unique shops dealing with eclectic art and raunchy chocolate snacks, there is literally something for everyone here. It is nice when you can jump out of your own comfort zone and into a place like Barcelona. People are very enthusiastic about their city. Independence is important to them, to have their own Catalyn identity and history is what sets this region apart from the rest of Spain. One of my own personal highlights came when I found a cafe that Picasso was associated with.
I found out that this cafe called 4 Gats was an important historic landmark because it was where Picasso had his first art show at 19. Which is ironic, because that's how old I was when I began my art journey despite all the negative resistance from family.
Not many people know this about me, but I took piano lessons as a kid and have a greater appreciation now than before. I wanted to know what it was like to play at Picasso's old hangout spot and once I saw that piano, I had to go for it. The moment lasted just a minute but I knew it would be special for me.
There are moments in life you just jump before your mind gets to stay stop, and you know that's when it's right for you. Luckily, I recorded this moment and had no idea what to play, so I improvised. And here is a taste of it…


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Spend 5 minutes with me to read about brain health and you will not regret it. In this borrowed time, I am going to tell you about some simple ways to increase your memory, concentration and to defend yourself against disorders like dementia.
Our brain is an amazing organ. Though we are people good at heart our goodness is entirely a contribution of our brain and not our heart. We, generally, associate rationality as a part of our brain, and emotions as that of our heart although everything happens in the brain and brain only. Despite all its hard work do we reward the brain properly? The brain receives only less than a quarter of the nutrients we eat. Yet, we are more worried about a heart attack than about cognitive disorders.
Take my word on it. To support stability, harmony, and health in the brain and nervous system, you will need to eat smart. Antioxidants, omega 3 fatty acids and vitamin Bs are the primary foods you need to choose. Wild Salmon, cacoa beans (not processed), hemp, fruits like acai berries and blue berries and coffee beans are amazingly brain friendly. But it is not possible to eat a lot of salmon or drink a lot of coffee only for your brain. You have a big body to take care of. So what is a practical solution to this?
What To Eat
- The easiest way is to remember what your mom used to say: Don't waste your vegetables. Three servings of vegetables including brussels sprouts, spinach, broccoli, beets and carrots, daily will provide you with a variety of vitamins which can prevent brain degradation. Going green will definitely delay your mental decline by 40% and keep you away from loss of memory and attention deficiency after 60's. So pick your greens out of lettuce, cabbage, peas, lima beans, beans, lentils, soybeans, sweet potatoes, zucchini, eggplant, summer squash and more to pile up your plate. However, do not stick on to the greens alone, go VIBGYOR.
- Always eat your fruit salad. Having at least 5-9 pieces of fruit can work wonders on your exam papers. Fruits from the berry family are known for their ability to prevent plaque in the brain. Use prunes, raisins, plums, oranges, apples, red grapes and cherries generously. Since brain uses 25% of the oxygen from the body it is very prone to oxidative damage. Fruits contain antioxidants abundantly and help to prevent oxidative damage and cognitive decline.
- Make fish a part of regular diet. Omega 3 fatty acids (DHA) prevent the degenerative effects of aging on the brain. They counteract on the free radicals to prevent oxidative damage of the cells. Vegetarians can consume walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and flax seeds instead of fish.
- Don't ignore carbohydrates altogether. Even if you are a on low carb diet, keep in mind that carbohydrates are necessary to run your brain. Consume complex carbohydrates like whole grains, starchy vegetables and fruits for a steady supply of carbs like glucose.
- Eat an egg a week for Vitamin B, choline to ensure good memory and energy.
- Stay away from neurotoxins like harmful chemicals, food additives etc. Go natural and organic. Refined white sugar, white flour with cheese, a combination of meat and starch and turkey are seen to have negative effects on your brain health.
What To Do
- Apart from eating, try neurobic exercises to keep your brain alive. Doing neurobic activities would engage your brain in new tasks that are more interesting and challenging. For instance, engage the right side of your brain by brushing your teeth with your left (if you are right handed) or get dressed with your eyes closed. These kinds of new activities will jolt your brain up from its monotonous routine by involving one or more of your senses in a new context.
- Measure a step or two. Dancing can be an enjoyable physical activity that can nourish your brain cells.
- Get a good night's sleep for enhanced memory and good cognitive skills.
Aren't I talking brains today?


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Where to stay in Reykjavik: hotels by district
A neighbourhood guide to the best places to stay in Reykjavik, as chosen by our resident expert, including the top hotels in Miðborg (the '101'), Vesturbær and Laugardalur.
Miðborg (City Centre)
Reykjavik's downtown area is synonymous with its "101" postcode. Hip, vibrant and colourful, it's where you'll find the vast majority of the city's bars, restaurants, cafés, museums and galleries along some of its buzziest streets – Laugavegur, Bankastræti and Austurstræti. Among the many main sights here are the distinctive Hallgrimskirkja church, the Harpa conference hall that glistens along the attractive harbour and the lovely city lake, Tjörnin. It's also a very residential area so you'll get plenty of interaction with the locals –just be aware that the weekends can be loud and boisterous along some stretches at weekends if you're a light sleeper.
Where to stay
101 HotelReykjavik, Iceland
Radisson Blu 1919 Hotel, ReykjavikReykjavik, Iceland
Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City CentreReykjavik, Iceland
• The best hotels in Reykjavik
Located to the west of downtown is the quieter, slightly upscale Vesturbær. Surrounded by sea on both sides, it's largely residential with limited major sights – the University of Iceland campus and National Museum of Iceland are on its eastern fringe, and there's a Marine Museum on the northern shore – but most of the hotels here are a pleasant 20 to 30-minute stroll along the harbour from the city centre (occasional buses are available too). The area also contains one of the city's most popular pools in Reykjavík, Vesturbæjarlaug.
Where to stay
Radisson Blu Saga HótelReykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik Marina ResidenceReykjavik, Iceland
• The most romantic hotels in Reykjavik
Reykjavik's valley area can be found to the east and north of the city centre, most commonly reached by heading straight along the main high street Laugavegur, whose eastern end is dotted with cafés, restaurants and shops. A mix of residential and business areas, plus a few geothermal hot springs (locals washed their laundry in them right up to the 1930s), it lacks the obvious charm and vibe of downtown but a slew of hotels and family-themed attractions – such as Reykjavik Zoo, the botanical gardens and Laugardalsvöllur stadium, as well as a large swimming and hot pool complex Laugardalslaug – make it popular with families.
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Hey, y'all! C'mon down for a little fun on the farm. This classic pre-school western farm playland allows small children a fun and safe environment to play. Slide down the bridge, crawl through the haystack or barrel, play in the ball pond or with your favorite inflatable horse or dog in this inflatable as playzone. This is an ideal piece for the ages 5 and under group.
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The nation's tearful response to the John Lewis Christmas advert has proved conclusively that levels of emotional intelligence in Britain have plummeted below the 'safe' mark, and the only way forward is to destroy the country, according to a new study.
The Slough Recycling Centre's Institute for Apocalypse Predictions, today presented its findings in a 300 page report, heavily recommending the unleashing of biologically engineered plague to wipe the slate clean.
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Cristiano Ronaldo this summer could leave real Madrid.
Cristiano Ronaldo close to this summer to leave real Madrid. European media reported that in the service of the Portuguese interest of the Turin Juventus.
According to El Chiringuito TV, the management of "Royal club" is ready to part with the Portuguese for 100 million euros. That's how much it intends to offer Juventus a 33-year-old striker.
🚨¡LA NOTICIA DEL AÑO en EXCLUSIVA en #by jugones!🚨 @Cristiano SE VA A LA JUVENTUS por 100 MILLONES de euros. pic.twitter.com/bpyLJfboCd
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Recall that real Madrid still reduced the amount of compensation for Ronaldo with us $ 1 billion to 120 million.
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DON'T drop Jay Jay Okocha. That's my Christmas message to Bolton boss Sam Allardyce as he considers his options to try to end a dreadful run of results at the most unlikeliest of venues, Old Trafford.
The Boxing Day date against United is just what Allardyce doesn't need after their run of games without a win reached seven with defeat in an abysmal game against Manchester City.
One of the prime reasons for Bolton's slide is that Okocha is out of form, and he could have no complaints about being substituted against Blues.
It's a matter of waiting for Okocha to regain his form, and the match against United, at Old Trafford, is the sort of game where he can do it.
It's the sort of game he'll relish and it could spark him off again.
He'd love to turn it on again at Old Trafford and Big Sam must forget his recent disappointing form and give him that chance.
Okocha hasn't been playing well since his injury and possibly came back too soon when he played in part of the defeat at West Brom. Confidence comes with fitness, and that half-yard of pace that carried him past opposing players has been missing.
It is a great a pity that Youri Djorkaeff isn't still at the club. I know players like him and Fernando Hierro are past their best, but they are top-class and you can't take that away from a player.
Bolton need players who can put their foot on the ball and pass it at the moment, especially as they would take the pressure off Okocha.
I'm not saying that Okocha needs Djorkaeff, even though they played some good stuff together last season.
We mustn't forget that Jay Jay did okay at the start of the season, when Bolton proved how well they can do with him in top form.
Big Sam must make a decision over whether to bring back El-Hadji Diouf after his three-match spitting ban. I feel his pace and skill on the ball can improve Bolton as an attacking force, possibly at the expense of Stelios.
But what I really want to see is Bolton trying to pass the ball around more, keeping possession more and using the long ball less.
Kevin Davies has done a great job up front this season, but there's only so much he can do with long, high passes coming in at him, and I can't see him getting too much change out of the United defence. He needs a better all-round service.
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I gave you a sneak peak of this card during the March blog hop. I hope you like what I have created. I had fun creating the background which is a piece of Sahara Sand and Basic Grey. The card was looking a bit plain so at the last minute I added in a whisper white circle that made me think of moonlight.
I've called this card 'Solace Bloom'. Every now and again we are confronted with occasions that shake up our world. So this card I'm dedicating to my Abuelita Chela. My grandmother passed away in January this year and now my uncles and dad are tasked with the tough job of taking her ashes back home.
Here is my Solace Bloom
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Yes, it's summer and yes, it's hot outside.
But it cooled down to the 50s and soup seemed like a good plan. Plus, I love onions. And the burn of the onion afflicted everyone else in the room but me, which must mean…
I've developed a super power that allows me to chop onions without crying!
Life-long goal achieved!
Just kidding.
Boyfriend made cod, cooked in a pan with butter, lemon juice and a teeny bit of imitation white truffle sauce. Mmm.
And I bought green beans from Henry's Farmers Market, boiled in a pot with garlic salt, pepper and Italian herbs. It all came out incredible. Especially the fish. Flaky and soft, sweet and light. Great job.
The beans were tasty, too, but they cooled down very quickly once I took them off the stove. Not sure how to keep them warm on the table for longer.
Either way, the meal was a serious success.
Clearly that fish is not ready to eat yet.
A little blurry, but not bad. I should add that our recipe comes from AllRecipes.com. Just search "French onion soup" and pick the highest rated recipe.
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Sterling Corporation, Michigan's top-ranked conservative issue management and fundraising firm, announced the addition of Madalyn Holyfield-Gawronski as senior associate.
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In the first study of its kind in this country, Department of Anatomy researchers analysed 5227 treatment injury claims accepted by the Accident Compensation Corporation of New Zealand (ACC) in 2009.
The research, led by PhD student Abigail Moore and Professor Mark Stringer, identified 313 ACC claims involving inadvertent nerve injuries occurring during medical treatment and diagnosis. They found that two-thirds of these occurred in patients undergoing surgery.
Ms Moore says the research found that the most common cause of nerve injury was when a patient was incorrectly positioned on the operating table under general anaesthesia. Other situations in which nerve injury occurred commonly were when drawing blood for testing and during hip replacement.
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I would like to share a little native juniper known as Eastern Red Cedar. Its NOT a cedar at all nor is it "the cedar variety". Its a Juniper. There are many species erroneously named or nicknamed due to a variety of reasons from what locals nicknamed them to errors in early denderology research. I don't know how many times even seasoned bonsai artists themselves were not aware of this. Eastern Red Cedars have been a work in progress and the biggest upset in my bonsai life came from the loss of 3 amazing specimens of red cedar. They had very nice movement not very often seen in these commonly upright trees. They were damaged in that June 28th 2012 Derecho in which the winds reached 90 MPH on the hill top where I live. My daughters(and mines) playhouse, a host of debris, and a couple branches blew right into the benches where my trees are. Anyways here is one I collected behind my house back in the field along the woods late October 2011. Its not as twisty as one of the loss ones but its a very nice small specimen. I am very anxious for this to become established into this pot so I can begin shaping and wiring. It is pretty rough at the moment but it'll be tamed. Hope you can visualise this down the road like I can.
Eastern Red Cedar (juniperus virginiana)
Collected fall 2011, dug up out of the growing field early February 2013. IKER pot.
Heres the fall 2014 update. Coming along nicely. Needs more development but its getting there.
Heres the late July 2015 update. Filled in more, some more backbuds and lite chasing back of the foliage. But for the most part, this tree has been left alone. Again, still getting there.


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Man finds Porsche in woods 27 years after it was stolen
A 1979 Porsche 924 has been discovered in a forest in Oregon, nearly 27 years after it was first reported stolen.
The vehicle was found by a man walking his dog in Lake National Park, Oregon, on Tuesday. He reported finding an overturned vehicle that had rolled down a steep embankment.
See also: Stolen car recovered from pond - 38 years after the theft
See also: Stolen car takes out several trees as it crashes in a residential area
However, it has turned out that the Porsche was actually stolen from a cinema car park almost 27 years ago in Medford, Oregon – roughly 40 miles away from where the wreck was discovered. It was stolen on January 20, 1991.
The position of the vehicle at the base of a cliff made it near impossible to see from the road above, explaining why it has taken all these years to be discovered.
The police said: "Detectives checked the wreckage and found no human remains in or around the vehicle.
"Heavy forest debris indicated that the vehicle had been there for a significant period of time. The registration tags expired in 1991.
It also added that because of the vehicle's location that it would present "logistical and environmental concerns for removal".
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Royal senchi is a hotel resort situated on the banks of the beautiful volta river, it is located in akosombo and about two hours away from Accra. The hotel has 4 main restaurants the Palm lounge, nsu bar, senchi restaurant and Dua club house. We had our lunch at the Dua club house.
Mashed potatoes with chicken khebab
Mashed potatoes was heavy and filling, we believed was made with a lot of milk/cream… it looked small but once you dig in it felt endless.
The chicken kebab was well spiced and grilled, chicken was tender and juicy on the inside and was also very filling.
The meal costs GHS65
Pina Colada and Royal Lady
Pina colada: Made of fresh pineapple juice. It was sweet and refreshing. The Pina Colada costs GHS35
Royal lady was strong and with a sweet taste. Royal Lady costs GHS35.
Majority of the cocktails on the menu cost GHS35 as well.
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You know how many children were seated in my row at a Friday showing of "Paddington 2"? Not one. Sure, there were some kids up front and a few behind me who let out guffaws at choice moments. But readers, this was a theater primarily filled with adults who had reserved plush armchairs to see a movie about a bear who wears a parka and loves marmalade.
Maybe I shouldn't have been so surprised. The critical juggernaut, a sequel to 2014's "Paddington," surpassed fellow darling "Lady Bird" last week to become the best-reviewed movie ever on Rotten Tomatoes. It's become somewhat of a meme on Twitter, and IndieWire critic David Ehrlich went so far as to rate Sundance films using a scale of Paddington images. Its popularity even led Russia's Ministry of Culture to postpone the movie's release in an attempt to eliminate box office competition for a locally produced film.
So why the passionate response?
Perhaps it's because for 95 minutes, the earnest bear warms our cold, cold hearts. You never stop rooting for Paddington, likely because he would never stop rooting for you. And maybe that benevolence is all we're looking for.
The movie, directed by Paul King, follows the Peruvian bear (voiced by Ben Whishaw) on his adventures through London, where he lives with the Brown family. He has charmed almost every neighbor with his exceeding kindness, and his big mission is to buy his Aunt Lucy a rare pop-up book for her 100th birthday. When washed-up actor Phoenix Buchanan, the villain brilliantly played by Hugh Grant, steals the book before Paddington can save up for it, you're livid. How dare he hurt the bear we absolutely adore?
The police pin the crime on Paddington, and he winds up in jail. But he manages to keep spirits up by introducing his fellow prisoners to Aunt Lucy's delicious marmalade recipe and achieves the impossible by putting a smile on the face of resident grump Knuckles McGinty (Brendan Gleeson). We've been bogged down by political happenings for a good while now - the government literally shut down a couple hours after I left the theater - and the positive vibes Paddington emits could rejuvenate our entire nation. He is the antithesis of social media users trying to out-snark one another, instead making you want to hug everyone you've ever met.
"Paddington 2" can tell us a lot about how critical reception is perceived. The movie, a huge success in the United Kingdom, grossed a modest $15 million stateside during its opening over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend but then held steady, only dropping to $8.2 million in its second week. Jeff Goldstein, who oversees domestic distribution at Warner Bros., told Deadline that "given the rare 100% Certified Fresh on RT as well as the A CinemaScore (given by audiences), we are encouraged for strong holds and a long play."
It's an odd statement to hear from a studio executive, considering the drama over Rotten Tomatoes that ensued late in the summer. Several executives pointed fingers at the website for "the destruction" of the entertainment business, the New York Times reported, as it "hacks off critical nuance" and has "a seemingly loose definition of who qualifies as a critic."
Tim Palen, Lionsgate's president of worldwide marketing, commented on the website's popularity to Deadline: "Rotten Tomatoes isn't new, but its omnipresence is. The scores are even part of the local TV news on Friday going into the weekend."
While our apparent addiction to Rotten Tomatoes bodes well for "Paddington 2," it's also confusing as heck. The movie holds the website's record for the most Fresh reviews (169) without a single Rotten one. But the only reason "Paddington 2" earned this distinction is because one guy - we're looking at you, Mr. Cole Smithey - didn't like "Lady Bird."So, even though the CGI bear won the popular vote, it's worth asking: Is no one disliking a movie a sign of its greatness, or does it just mean it's inoffensive?
It might seem silly to compare it to other films that have been deemed one of the best of all time, such as "Casablanca" or "Citizen Kane." But Rotten Tomatoes actually has a way to do that, via a list that is adjusted for the number of accessible reviews and doesn't hold just a few negative reviews against you - and "Paddington 2" shows up a pretty respectable No. 11, just above "The Godfather."
Paddington could also win the British Academy's vote. Though ineligible for this year's Academy Awards, the film managed to land three BAFTA nominations earlier this month: outstanding British film, adapted screenplay and supporting actor for Grant. This means our little guy is competing with the likes of Winston Churchill ("Darkest Hour"), satirical Soviets ("The Death of Stalin") and the dysfunctional community of Ebbing, Missouri ("Three Billboards").
Grant, whose whimsical disguises in the film range from a nun to a bald businessman, called his BAFTA nomination "unusual" during an appearance on "Good Morning America." "It's come out ridiculously well, this film," he added. "It has a hundred percent on Rotten Tomatoes. I'm the man who's had 7 percent."
He's not wrong. The movie brings out the best in an actor we've known for decades, but who we've considered better fit for romantic comedies than a children's film. It also gives us the chance to see Sally Hawkins in a different light, as the actress plays the determined Brown family matriarch, after she most recently fell in love with a fish-man in "The Shape of Water."
"It's a strange experience, and you can't help but hope for the best for this little character and the film you've created," King, the director, told Deadline of the film's reception. "It's very lovely they were warm and enthusiastic."
It could be that critics were just following Paddington's example. Whenever he struggles to do what is right, he repeats a lesson from Aunt Lucy that we would all do well to remember in a time of divisiveness and vulgarity: "If we're kind and polite, the world will be right."


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Bill Rowe (sound engineer)
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Bill Rowe
William Oliver Rowe
2 February 1931
Crook, County Durham, England
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Northwood, Middlesex, England
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William Oliver "Bill" Rowe (2 February 1931 – 29 September 1992) was an English sound engineer. He won a BAFTA Award for Best Sound in 1985 for The Killing Fields and an Academy Award for Best Sound Mixing for The Last Emperor in 1988.[1] He worked on over 160 films between 1955 and 1992.
Selected filmography[edit]
- The Killing Fields (1984)
- The Last Emperor (1987)
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Posted June 28, 2018
The widescreen fix for Warrior Within doesn't work. After editing the ini file (to 1920x1080) and running upx, the game still does not display nor allow changing to the new resolution. Running upx just causes a window to flash up for half a second before disappearing anyway, with no hint that it actually did anything.
What do I do to get this to work?
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The Japanese government is suggesting that smartphones may be to blame for children's worsening vision after results from a recent national survey revealed that the prevalence of students in certain age groups who had below the standard 20/20 vision had reached all-time highs.
A preliminary report of the School Health Statistics Survey 2018 (pdf) released on Dec. 21 by Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology, found a record 67.09 percent of high school students (years 10 to 12) and 34.10 percent of elementary school students (years 1 to 6) had an unaided vision that was below the normal 20/20 score.
Japan's ministry said that according to experts, the alarming results are due to a rise in the time students are spending looking at screens, which is caused by their increasing use of smartphones and mobile games, Japanese news agency Jili Press reported.
Only the junior high school students did not break the record, showing 56.04 percent this year—compared to last year's record-breaking 56.33 percent—as having vision below 20/20.
The survey results are based on the records of 3.42 million students aged 5 to 17 who took a vision test from April to June this year.
A designation of 20/20 is used to express a certain degree of clarity or sharpness of vision—also referred to as visual acuity—when measured at a distance of 20 feet (about 6 meters). Those with 20/20 visual acuity are generally considered to have "normal vision."
'Epidemic' of Myopia
Those with lower than 20/20 vision may perceive objects in the distance—that is, at 20 feet or 6 meters or beyond—as blurry. This is often due to shortsightedness, or myopia. In more rare cases, reduced distance vision can be due to relatively high levels of longsightedness, or hyperopia. Reduced vision can also be due to ocular health-related issues independent of myopia or hyperopia.
Spectacles, contact lenses or refractive surgery can help those who are myopic reach an aided visual acuity of 20/20. However, even when a person achieves 20/20 vision via one of the above forms of correction, in some, the condition can still slowly progress to higher levels of myopia (-5.00 dioptres or more) which makes them much more susceptible to sight-threatening conditions, including glaucoma, retinal detachment, earlier onset cataracts, and myopic maculopathy.
One non-profit eye care research body, the Brien Holden Vision Institute, has been conducting research and providing training to eye care practitioners around the world to combat myopia since 2003. The Institute views myopia as a fast emerging public health issue.
According to the Institute, myopia is seen as an epidemic in many countries, especially those in East Asia, where some places see up to 80 percent of high school leavers—16 to 18 years old—having the condition.
The Institute's late founder, Professor Brien Holden, headed a 2016 peer-reviewed paper in the journal Ophthalmology that predicted that half the world's population—nearly 5 billion people—would become shortsighted by 2050, with around 1 billion of them at a significantly higher risk of blindness if no action is taken to address the situation. Currently, about 30 percent of the world's population have myopia.
Near Work and Time Spent Outdoors
According to the general consensus in myopia research, myopia is influenced by both environmental and genetic risk factors, as well as the interplay between the two. Genes are believed to determine how susceptible a person is to become shortsighted.
According to another peer-reviewed paper headed by the late Holden, environmental factors such as increased near work and not enough time spent outdoors have been identified as contributors to myopia. Other possible contributing factors include low levels of vitamin D, inadequate light exposure, and a poor diet.
There is emerging evidence in myopia research that suggests that increasing time spent outdoors can reduce a person's risk of becoming shortsighted, and also reduce the rate of progression in those who have already become shortsighted, according to the paper.
"Parents should also be encouraged to monitor the time their children spend on near devices and encourage time spent outdoors," the paper states.
A previous research paper published in Ophthalmology in 2008 has proposed that public health measures be put in place to prevent children from developing myopia by encouraging them to spend more time outdoors.
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Ms Ingram said that AFSA's new guide focuses on increasing awareness of the personal property securities system among small businesses.
"We know that the introduction of the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 in 2012, which also established a new national register, has been a significant micro-economic reform for Australia," Ms Ingram said.
"Our new business guide―titled Are you in business?―is intended to help Australian businesses not familiar with the practical implications of this law.
"It also explains how they might benefit from using the national online system—the Personal Property Securities Register, also known as the PPSR.
"Building awareness of the law and the PPSR in the small and medium enterprise (SME) business sector is something that we've been focusing on.
"The SME sector is extremely diverse in terms of industry types and business operators tend to be time poor.
"It's a challenge to ensure they have access to the right information at the right time."
Gavin McCosker, Registrar of Australia's Personal Property Securities system, said he was pleased to be able to offer SMEs this comprehensive resource.
"The business guide is designed to present information on the law and the PPSR in a way that is easy to understand," Mr McCosker said.
"It will also support business advisers, such as accountants, financial advisers, lawyers, business advisory services, and peak industry and professional bodies.
"These practitioners and organisations are trusted advisers of the SME sector and are in a prime position to provide information on how the register can be used by business to manage risk and identify ways to use their collateral to access secured credit.
Mr McCosker added that AFSA had collaborated to produce this resource with a broad range of business and industry experts.
"To assist us to develop the content for the guide, we engaged Associate Professor David Brown from the University of Adelaide.
"Mr Brown is co-author of the book Australian Personal Property Securities Law (LexisNexis, 2012) and he teaches and writes on the Personal Property Securities Act, insolvency law and property law.
"A draft of the guide was provided to several stakeholders for review and we've taken on the majority of suggested improvements.
"We'll build on the release of the business guide with the regular development and release of more resources―including products tailored for specific sectors―through a variety of channels," he said.
The PPSR business guide is available on the PPSR website (www.ppsr.gov.au).
The Personal Property Securities Act 2009 replaces many state, territory and Commonwealth laws and registers with a national system and register—the PPSR.
State registers, such as vehicle security registers, and national registers such as the ASIC Register of Company Charges—more than 35 registers—are now replaced by one online PPSR.
Many security interests can be registered now under the PPSR which were not able to be registered anywhere before—especially some leases, and sales of goods on retention of title terms. As well, the Act replaces much common law that wasn't in any legislation.
With everything in one place, and a wider coverage of security interests than under the old law, registering and searching is much easier and reduces risk to secured parties and searchers.
One register with simpler rules reduces the costs of doing business and should make access to credit easier and wider in the long run.
Sellers, lessors or lenders can use the PPSR to register security over goods.
Buyers and others can check which interests are being claimed and by whom. Their search of the PPSR will help them make a more informed decision about lending to, buying from or otherwise dealing with a particular customer or buying particular goods or property.


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Negros Oriental Police Provincial Director Senior Superintendent Raul Tacaca vehemently denies report that Dumaguete City Chief-of-Police Jonathan D. Pineda will be relieved next month of January 2019.
Impartial quarters immediately branded politics has behind the loose false talk. Many rival politicians reportedly abhor the success of Pineda in his pursuit of anti crime drive.
In a privilege speech, Councilor Michael Bandal on Wednesday asked the Committee on Peace and Order chaired by Councilor Alan Cordova to confirm the veracity of the talks of Pineda's impending relief considering that his supposed three year tour of duty is not yet up.
Bandal recalls that the City Council and Mayor Felipe Antonio Remollo previously condemned the sudden relief of former City Chief-of-Police Supt. Jovito Atanacio by the previous NOPPO Director without regard to the sentiments of the local officials.
At present, the Mayor and the City Councilors are satisfied with the leadership of Supt. Pineda including his many initiatives that seek to enhance the anti-crime campaign of the Philippine National Police and protection of the environment.
In underscoring support to the Dumaguete City Police Station, the City government effected the donation of nearly P 3 million worth of equipment to include bullet proof vests, drones, high speed motorbikes, body cameras, handheld radio, among other assistance to improve the mobility, communication and safety of the law enforcers.
The City's consistent assistance to PNP Dumaguete along with the concurrence of the City Council earned him the recognition from the Philippine National Police Regional Office 7 for his sustained support to the anti-crime programs and initiatives to preserve the peace in the city, province and Central visayas region.
On the other hand, under Pineda's leadership, the Dumaguete PNP was cited as the Best City Police Station in the province principally in its campaign against illegal drugs and the significant decrease in the number of crime incidents in its area of responsibility by the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office.
Councilor Cordova will make a full report on the query of Councilor Bandal in the next regular session about of Pineda's impending relief which remains just an empty talk so far.


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Name: 2019 Alaska Chamber Legislative Fly-In
Date: January 30, 2019 - January 31, 2019
Registration: Sorry, public registration for this event has been closed.
Event Description:
The Alaska Chamber's Legislative Fly-In gives you the opportunity to meet with the Legislature on issues and projects affecting Alaska business. Interact with members of the Alaska State Legislature and the governor's administration, and present the policy positions adopted by the chamber membership as well as issues that are personally affecting your business. Every Member who attends makes a difference.
January 30-31, 2019
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It's membership dollars and sponsorships that make our events possible and successful. We have sponsorship levels for all budgets and many opportunities for you to support the 2019 Legislative Fly-In. To view the sponsorship opportunities click here, or contact Brandy at email@example.com or (907) 278-2727 to discuss sponsorship options.
Members: $249
*This event does not include airfare and hotel.
Refunds will be given for cancellations received in writing to firstname.lastname@example.com no later than Monday, January 14, 2019. No refunds will be given after this date. A refund processing fee of $25 will be deducted from your refund.
The Chamber has official partnerships with the following service providers to offer participants the best rates and customer service in booking their travel to and from the Juneau.
Airfare Discount
Alaska Airlines is offering Alaska Chamber 2019 Legislative Fly-In attendees a 7% discount off all published fares (except companion and other promotional fares). To take advantage of your discount, go to alaskaair.com click on "Use discount or companion fare code", enter your origin/destination city and dates, enter Discount Code ECMC117 and click on "Find Flights." All eligible flights will display for you to choose from. Valid travel dates are January 24 through February 7, 2019.
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Tuesday, January 29
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Wednesday, January 30
Alaska Airlines Flight 62
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A few weeks ago I went to San Francisco. Because why not? I'm going on business trips all the time, so I figured it was about time I took myself on an actual vacation. A 100% pleasure trip.
The weekend was…interesting, to say the least. That is to say, it didn't quite go as planned. But I suppose that's to be expected when I take myself on vacation. I rarely make actual plans anyway.
I took Friday off work and hopped on a noon flight to SFO. I landed around 2pm and took the train into the city, where I met my friend Bill at his office. (He works at a startup. Like everyone else in San Francisco.) He finished up some fun tech-y coding things (read: I don't know what he was doing) and we headed to his place, stopping to pick up a six pack along the way.
After a beer and short rest at Bill's sweet pad, we began the evening at the Rogue Ale House. I had two Rogue beers (which of course I failed to write down). We then moved on to a pizza joint, where we ordered delicious slices and had another pint. Then we went to another bar where we had yet another pint.
At this point I was five beers deep (most of you probably counted that on your own). And we hadn't even met up with my friend Devo yet. It wasn't even 8pm. The night HADN'T EVEN STARTED.
Soooo, this is where things went south. Because Devo showed up and we "went out" for real. To Polk Street. Which, I have decided, I don't like very much. It was kind of bro-y. Also I was way too drunk to engage with anyone besides Bill and Devo anyway. I honestly don't know how many bars we went to. I think it was three. I drank more beers. I also had a pickle-back. And lots and lots of water.
But despite watering myself profusely and taking a midnight stroll to the top of a hill with a pretty sweet view (which I hardly remember), the next day was a disaster. I spent much of it over the toilet and didn't manage to truly get out of bed until 4pm. Ouch.
But you know what? I RALLIED. I fucking rallied like a champ. I finally dragged my ass out of bed, showered, and headed south to my friend John's house. We promptly left his place and headed into The Mission for dinner.
Before we move on, can I just reiterate that I am A CHAMPION?!!? Any normal person would not have been able to go out again after a hangover like that. Hell, even normal me probably wouldn't have. BUT I DID IT. Because I am awesome.
For dinner, John and I went to Mission Chinese. And it was absolutely fantastic (thrice cooked bacon omgggg). We shared a bottle of sake. (Seriously, I ROCK.) And then we went on our way to the next spot. In an effort to avoid beer, we went the cocktail route.
And so we headed to The Hideout, a nice speakeasy-style cocktail bar located in a back room of another bar (Dalva). I was a fan. The drinks were good (and actually quite different from Seattle cocktails, which was kind of fun to experience) and the atmosphere was just right. Great music too.
My friend Ben joined us there and we went on a strange adventure for a bit. First, we met up with a friend of his as she was walking her dog. We then stopped in at someone else's apartment (they were having a dinner party? I dunno, it felt awkward.) and hung out on their roof for a while and drank Fernet.
[Side note: Fernet, let me tell you now, is foul. Avoid at all costs. It tastes like mouthwash. But Ben decided that I was missing out on a quintessential San Francisco experience if I didn't drink some, so I had to. I will not do it again.]
We then went back to girl-with-dog's apartment to drop off the dog, and finally headed back out to the bars. Or bar, I should say. We went to El Rio, a really awesome spot that I really hope to go back to again some day. There was a massive patio out back (with a GIANT lemon tree in the middle…bearing fruit, might I add!) and we sat outside in the lovely warm weather and drank Tecate. (Yes, I know I said I wouldn't drink beer…but that's what I was handed so I drank it. Because wasting beer is a crime.)
After a few beers and some delicious arancini from the street vendor who had set up shop in the courtyard, we headed back home for the evening. All in all, a much more tame evening.
Sunday was my "touristy" day. I went to the Presidio, walked to the Golden Gate Bridge, bussed south a ways, had some lunch at a cute neighborhood café, wandered over to the Sutro Baths, and then met Bill at Ocean Beach where he had just finished his beach league Frisbee game.
I then hopped on a bus all the way back to the other side of the city to meet my friend Bri for beers at 21st Amendment Brewing. This was pretty much the only thing I actually had on my list for the weekend, so I'm glad I made it happen. The brewery is really cool, definitely a spot I could hang out in regularly. And the beers. My fave. I had their unusual winter seasonal (Sneak Attack, a saison brewed with cardamom) and then the Dubstep, an imperial IPA.
After drinks I went back to Bill's place and we wandered out for some spicy Korean food for dinner. Then we went to bed. Cuz I had to get up at 4am to catch a plane. (Lame.)
All in all, the weekend was great. I sure would have liked to do more eating and drinking, but I suppose that's hard when you spend a whole day retching. I suppose I'll just have to go back and try again sometime. Maybe I'll have better results.
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Way back when they started their exam year, Mama gave the kids on our scholarship scheme or living in our family a huge incentive to work hard - "Pass the exam and we'll take you on a safari".
For these kids, coming from circumstance of great hardship, visiting a national game park to see for themselves their country's rich heritage of wildlife was something they could only dream about.
But noone knows better than Mama how hard work, determination and effort, can make dreams come true..
Tomorrow 14 young people, accompanied by Mama Sue and Papa Dave, head teacher Madam Milka and their class eight form teacher, Mr Isaac, set off from Tsavo East National Park.
After breakfast at the Happy House they will take the road trip to Tsavo and will watch hippos and crocodiles wallow and bask, before heading on to the hotel that will be their base, taking in the wildlife, sights and scenery on the way.
Afternoon and evening drives, with expert guides, will take them in search of more wildlife, while they will also have a chance to relax and swim.
Mama has made sure they have all they need. Towels, swimsuits, baseball caps, toiletries were handed out to everyone on Thursday . They will wear their Happy House School tee shirts when they meet for dinner so that everyone looks smart,
"They are just so excited," said Mama "it's as if they can believe it is happening to them!"
And needless to say the cost has been kept to a minimum, with Papa negotiating and excellent price!
- If you would like to make a donation to help cover the cost of this trip or to help support our family at Happy House, please go to https://www.justgiving.com/childrenofwatamu/Donate/
- We still have a lot of scholarship students who need sponsors - people to help support their education and to give them friendship and encouragement. For £20 a month you could help to transform a life. Please email email@example.com


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- Rescue Jet comes with Iron Man and Wolverine figures and launching "rockets"
- Push the button to "launch" the rockets
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Give your favorite heroes a method to get off the ground with the Rescue Jet!"" If they need much more firepower, launch the included"rockets. Your Iron Man and Wolverine figures can battle evil wherever they find it with you in charge, and the Rescue Jet will take them there in a hurry. Put them inside the cockpit and"take off!
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Asked about Steve Bannon's shocking claims in Michael Wolff's new book, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he seconds Trump's statement from Wednesday.
"I'd like to associate myself with what the president had to say about Steve Bannon yesterday."
The Trump quote: "Steve Bannon has nothing to do with me or my Presidency. When he was fired, he not only lost his job, he lost his mind."


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Valley's first off leash run
We took all three dogs to a baseball diamond with closing gates. This means everybody can run off leash and if they don't want to be tied up to go home, we can catch them in a confined space. Ideal for a shy dog who hasn't learned the value of human companionship. Here's Valley running around on her first time offleash out....the expression on her face says it all!


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Business Rates
All the information you need about Business Rates and how to pay them.
Business Rates are a form of local taxation payable by the occupiers or owners of commercial properties such as shops, offices, pubs, warehouses and factories.
They are collected by the council on behalf of the Welsh Government. The money collected is paid into a central 'pool' and then redistributed across Wales to help pay for services provided by all the local authorities.
There are other commercial interests that Business Rates are payable for such as telecommunication masts, advertising rights, cash machines and car parks.
Thinking of starting a business or growing an existing business? For help and information contact Business Wales on 03000 603000 or visit Business WalesOpens new window
High Street Rate Relief
This relief is aimed at high-street retailers in Wales, for example, shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes - including those which have seen their rates increase significantly as a result of the 2017 revaluation undertaken by the independent Valuation Office Agency. The Welsh Government will provide two tiers of non-domestic rates relief, of either £250 (Tier 1) or £750 (Tier 2), to eligible high street retailers occupying premises with a rateable value of £50,000 or less in the financial year 2018-19, subject to State Aid limits. The attached document provides guidance on the operation and delivery of the scheme.
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Let us know if you are moving into or out of premises or contact us to request a copy of your bill.
Frequently asked questions about business rates
Find out answers to the most common questions we get asked about business rates.
Contact Business Rates
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Protect Your Company Against Fraudulent Change of Business Registration Information
February 27, 2014
For the cost of a filing or processing fee, thieves may attempt to file a fraudulent change of your business address, or file changes to your business's officers, directors or registered agent. Read on to learn why this could be a danger and how companies can protect themselves.
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