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Dobbs Ferry isn't what it used to be. Once considered a haven of Westchester's working class, these days the village is attracting a new variety of professionals working in fields like architecture and public relations, IT, medicine and graphic design. "Hastings always had a bohemian artsy flair, and Irvington was professional and low key. Dobbs Ferry is right in the middle," says Stacey Kornfeld, a broker in the Irvington office of Houlihan Lawrence, who specializes in the Rivertowns.
One of the biggest draws in town is its access to the Hudson River, since the town is perched on a hill above it. Houses, many antique, surround Main Street, making it easy to walk to dinner or even a little further afield to the river. In Riverview Manor, larger, elegant homes dot curvy roads, many with stone walls and towering trees surrounding them – and boast seasonal river views. You'll find homes as high as $4 million dollars, and smaller homes in the $750k range.
Families with young children have plenty of local options. The Little Red, a brand new class space for little ones and their mamas on Cedar Street, offers music and play. Scribble Art Workshop has art classes for kids ages 18 months to 10 years (think: sensory play for babies, woodworking for 7-year-olds). A brand new park along the Hudson River has walking paths, soccer fields and a nautical-themed playground. Parents connect their kids to nature by taking them for a hike on the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail, which runs through the town. "There are some really beautiful spots here," says Katie Barr-Cornish, who lives in Dobbs Ferry with her family. Her perfect weekend includes a visit to the waterfront park, a walk on the trail, then a stop at GoGreenly Frozen Yogurt for a treat.
The village is a reflection of the diversity of the town. Along Main Street are some of the Rivertowns's best restaurants – The Cookery and The Parlor (both owned by local star chef Dave Dibari), Harper's, Sushi Mike's, Tomatillo, and Piccolo – but they're intermixed between a family-style pizzeria, a magic shop, and an old-school Italian coffee shop. Anyone looking for a more polished-looking village or a chic row of galleries should look elsewhere. Dobbs Ferry is laid back, and the residents like it that way.
"It's an eclectic place – various houses, people, even landscapes," says Kornfeld, who adds that new residents also come seeking the small and well-rated schools; the graduating class at Dobbs Ferry High School typically has a little over 100 students.
New development in Dobbs Ferry along the Saw Mill Parkway is controversial in town. At Rivertowns Square, there's a Chop't Salad, a Chipotle, a New York Sports Club, an Ulta cosmetics shop, a Starbucks and a Learning Express. A luxury movie theater, iPic, recently opened its doors here, as did an adjoining high-end farm to table chain restaurant called City Perch.
Still, you don't have to visit a chain store if you don't want to. Instead, get off the train and stop into Hudson Social, an eatery and bar in the old train station with outdoor picnic tables in warmer weather. It's not uncommon for residents to meet for a drink before walking home.
Says Barr-Cornish: "The town has a nice sense of community with everyone looking out for each other."


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WHAT: Monster Turbine Pro Gold Edition Professional In-Ear Speakers
COMPARE TO: Klipsch Image X5
PRICE: Retail: $299, Amazon: $202.96
FUN FACT: Monster Cable also owns a record label called Monster Music which was started in 1988 and has released music for artists like 3 Doors Down and Ray Charles.
WHY COMPLEX IS CO-SIGNING: For many, buying a pair of headphones over $100 is akin to buying a white tee for the same price. Just ridiculous. Yet and still, companies churn 'em out for that small discernible crowd who happen to know and appreciate the difference between the ear buds that come packaged with your iPod and the ones that could double as studio reference monitors. The Monster Turbine Pros are for that group. Made by Monster Cable—the company known primarily for HDMI cables and, more recently and importantly, the line of Beats By Dr. Dre headphones—the Turbine Pro's are their top-of-the-line in-ear headphones. And they're good. Very good. But are they worth the price? Read on to find out...
For a second, let's not think about the price tag. Yes, they're expensive—more than double the price of the Klipsch S4's that we think are pretty damn awesome. Are they more than two times as good as the S4s? Yes and no. The Klipsch S4s and other similarly priced headphones are great at making your music sound good, no matter how shitty the source is. And with the majority of music downloaded today falling way below CD Quality (anything lower than a bitrate of 192), you could be fooled into thinking that the $20 headphones you're currently using are good. However, listen to those same MP3's using a pair of expensive headphones and you'll see just how bad the file is. All that bass will be gone, the track will feel low and empty; far different from the full, loud feeling you're use to with headphones that amplify bass and overall sound to make low quality digital files sound better.
The Turbine Pros don't mask the sound of your music, they bring it out in all it's glory (or shame, depending on what you're listening to). Monster Cable made their name making high quality audio and visual cords, and they bring that same expertise the Turbine Pro's. Within the durable rubber cord that splits in two lies their MicroStrand Conductors that work to faithfully reproduce sound, and their Magnetic FluxTube which controls the magnetic fields to produce a smooth, natural sound. Just like their stereo cables, all that produces amazingly accurate audio reproduction with great bass. To make sure that sound is all you hear, the Turbine Pros come with eight ear tips. These rubber ear-tips successfully work to keep outside noise out and isolating the music you're listening to. This is great for those working professionally with audio and for those of us that just want to keep the hustle and bustle of the subway or air plane out. Though, keep in mind, they're no where near as good as true noise canceling headphones. So if that's what you're looking for, go cop a pair specifically made to do that.
Sound aside, the build quality of the Turbine Pros are on another level. Although, they don't feel heavy in your ears, you can feel the heft of the all-metal housing. If you've purchased any MP3 player, you know how disposable those headphones feel. Put them through their paces and they'll break before you get the chance to lose them. Not these. Toss 'em around, drop 'em, do anything short of firing a gun at it and they'll be alright.
Do you need a pair of Turbine Pros? If you're quite comfortable with your cheap headphones, then no, probably not. If the quality of your sound is only marginally important—i.e. you don't see yourself spending too much cheddar to improve it—you may want to pass. Or, if you do want better sound, but just can't spend $300, the Klipsch S4s are great. But, take a look at the top of one of the carrying pouches (seen above). It reads: "For Audiophiles & Audio Professionals Only". If you really consider yourself either of those two, then these are a great investment, as we haven't come across many that are better.

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With high mountains, crystal clear lakes, natural hot pools, roaring waterfalls and literally no people miles and miles around, New Zealand's North Island attracts wild nature addicts from all over the world.
And though the gorgeous country, tucked at the outskirts of the world, actually consists of two major islands, many tourists hop on a plane to the South Island immediately after landing in Auckland's International Airport. Clearly, there are a few solid reasons for that. For example, Milford Sound fjord, named 'The Eighth Wonder of The World' by Rudyard Kipling, or awe-inspiring Mount Cook – the highest mountain in the country, and don't forget all the spectacular glaciers, or endemic parrots Kea, who prefer snow to palms and are so intelligent, they could probably win a Nobel prize for birds, should there only be one.
All these world-famous sights leave mighty, yet a bit shy North Island way behind in a race for visitors' attention. But trust me, there's nothing like a good old road trip around the North Island. Given that 2/3 of locals live in this part of New Zealand, you're safe from being stuck in the middle of nowhere with no gas and mobile coverage. Makes any adventure so much comfier! And here's the itinerary that will make you fall in love with this country forever.
Jump in a rental car in the airport and head directly to the legendary West Coast – a row of wild, rugged black-sand beaches, hugged by the fractious Tasman Sea. Aren't these views the reason you came to New Zealand after all? The greatest thing about this country is that you don't even need to travel too far to see them.
The most popular West Coast destination is lively Piha Beach, always full of surfers and relaxed families, indulging into delish pizza in a local café. Take a stroll up the Lion Rock for the bird's eye view over the beach.
On your way back don't miss a turn to the gravel Anawhata road, that will take you directly to Auckland's best kept secret – Anawhata beach. This epic place is tranquil and empty all year round, thanks to the 10 km of a wee bit shaky ride and a challenging track down to the beach. But soaking in the beauty of the moody beach, surrounded by the sheer cliffs is so worth the hike!
Did you know 'Good for your soul' is the official moto of Coromandel Peninsula? Auckland's closest geographical neighbor is loved by locals for pristine beaches and laid-back vibes. Sounds truly good for soul!
Since it's time to take a break now, navigate your way to the tiny Hahei town and check in at The Church – a hotel, built around the real 1916 Methodist Church (that is now a restaurant). Instead of rooms they have cosy little houses, surrounded by the beautiful gardens. Privacy and relaxation at its finest!
The best thing about The Church is its proximity to the main Coromandel sight – Cathedral Cove. If this place looks strangely familiar, you might want to revise 'The Chronicle of Narnia: Prince Caspian', that was filmed here. Seriously, can you think of a better location to open a door to Narnia?
Nothing beats the magic of The Lost Spring Spa in Whitianga after an intense 1.5 hour walk to Cathedral Cove (telling ya, New Zealand is all about walking, hiking and exploring!). This adults-only paradise is based on 16,000 year old hot mineral water springs, and is probably the most beautiful geo-thermal area in the whole country. Keen to warm up a volcano? Than grab a refreshing cocktail from the bar and head to the upper pool. Its volcano design blows away even the most experienced hot pools' junkies!
Speaking about volcanoes. The mesmerizing beauty is hiding 50 kilometers off the coast of Whakatane and it's a destination not to be missed!
White Island is the only active marine volcano in New Zealand. Though it currently sits at level 1 of activity, which is the least dangerous one, a trip here will hands down tickle some nerves. It might be a bit sleepy at the moment, but it's still a volcano. Steamy, smelly, hot volcano. Hope, gas mask and hardhat suit your style, as you'll have to wear them here!
Lush and green New Zealand looks so blissful, it's hard to believe it actually located right at The Pacific Ring of Fire – a row of 452 volcanoes, stretching all the way up to Japan. Not surprisingly, volcanoes and eruptions are a big part of its landscapes and history.
White Island isn't the only place showcasing what's it like – to live 'on a powder keg'. In Rotorua, hot pools and geysers are so common, many casually have them at their own backyard. This area has faced a major Tarawera eruption in June 1886, which makes it the world's youngest volcanic valley.
Book a room at Four Canoes, authentic motel with Maori decorations and, of course, a hot pool – it totally makes sense to stay in Rotorua for a few days. Besides being famous for volcanic valleys, this town is also known as 'the Maori Culture capital of New Zealand', which means, it's a perfect place to learn more about the history and traditions of local people. Visit Te Puia to cover both – this beautiful place has traditional Maori concerts and hāngi degustation (Maori food cooked on hot stones under the ground) as well as some mud pools and a local superstar – Pōhutu, the largest geyser in Southern Hemisphere, putting on a spectacular show with water skyrocketing 30 meters into the air around 20 times per day.
Excited? Trust me, it was only a warm up! To experience Rotorua at its fullest, head to Whakarewarewa forest for a Treetop walk – a row of 23 suspension bridges, hanging in a giant red trees' canopy. Magical during the day, they truly appear in full glory after the dusk, illuminated by the lights of all colors and sizes. Top-notch photo opportunity!
Taupo is 'The Hearth of the North Island' both geographically and ideologically. Country's largest lake is located in the very middle of the North Island and boast hearty, charming activities.
How about a yacht tour to Maori Rock Carvings with hot drinks, sweets and an obligatory swim in the lake? Though I would definitely prefer to swim in the natural geothermal hot springs of Otumuheke Steam. Because where else can you alternate a boiling hot spring and a refreshing river stream without even getting out of the water? Truly is this place one of the most incredible nature's wonders.
For a spectacular walk head to the Craters Of The Moon – a formation that might look familiar after Rotorua (minus Rotorua's omnipresent Sulphur smell), but that never gets old.
Welcome to the Art Deco capital of the world! Yes, you've heard me right. The self-proclaimed 'Art Deco capital of the world' is really located in New Zealand. In 1931 Napier was destroyed by a severe earthquake to be later rebuilt in this style. There are over 140 authentic and unbelievably gorgeous, colorful Art Deco buildings here, all located in a walking distance from each other.
To experience Napier at its finest, spend a night at the Masonic Art Deco Hotel, which name speaks for itself. Not only is it one of the rare buildings to survive the earthquake, but it's also perfectly located in the city centre. Couldn't get any better!
When in Napier, you can't skip a tractor tour to the breathtaking Cape Kidnappers. Just imagine: a super-fun tractor ride along the beautiful coastline (interesting facts and endless jokes from your guide are included) is followed by a spectacular walk up the cliffs, and you finally get as close to the huge gannets' colony as possible. This experience is unbeatable – 20,000 elegant smart birds will be flying all around you.
This region is also famous for its amazing wines and is home for the country's oldest winery – Mission Estate. With over 160 years of experience, there's no better spot for a relaxed lunch after an epic adventure. A bit overpriced? Maybe. But the beauty of sitting outside, overlooking the rows and rows of grapes, nibbling on local cheeses and indulging into the flavourful wine is worth every penny.
Finally, it's time to discover New Zealand's capital – busy, extremely windy, but oh so friendly Wellington. This city, balancing at the Southernmost edge of the North Island, is all about welcoming coffee shops, great shopping and smiley people with great sense of humour.
So, grab an extra scarf (trust me, 'extremely windy' is a mild euphemism for the crazy gusts you're most likely to battle. Even their own version of a Hollywood sign has a 'Wellington twist' on it, with some letters being blown away by the wind!) and had directly to the recently renovated Wellington Cable Car for a postcard view over the cheerful city. After a short ride up the hill, take a walk down through the mesmerizing Botanical Gardens.
One of the many wonderful places in Wellington is Zealandia – enormous ecosanctuary on a mission to recreate pre-human state of New Zealand. They have already brought back 18 species of native wildlife back into the area. Luckily, the humans are still allowed here, though should follow special paths to observe the wild life of the historical New Zealand from a safe distance.
P.S. Yes, Wellington is the starting point for a South Island part of a great New Zealand road trip. But before a comfy ferry takes you to the neighborhood island, I should ask you just one last question –not jumping on a plane in Auckland was the best decision ever, wasn't it?


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Kissing Sisyphus
ink on paper, lights, mirror, rubber sheet, cast plastic figures
Birds have a single hole for excretion and reproduction. When birds have sex, they must align their holes to allow for the sperm to pass into the female. The holes, or vents, are called cloaca. (Certain species including many male waterfowl have a phallus, but most birds have just the cloaca vent, both male and female alike.)
It is awkward for the bodies of birds to have sex, to align holes amongst the wings and tails. It happens quickly but perhaps with many attempts.
In thinking about these awkward bodies in such fleeting moments of union, images of birds having sex were downloaded from the internet and then drawn in ink on paper. The drawings are meant to slow down the moment of copulation and put the bodies at ease, with grace and perhaps pleasure.
In Kissing Sisyphus, the drawings are lit by the light of the moon, or reflected light, and accompanied by birds. A rubber night sky curtains the window.


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There is a vital role of software industry in India by providing lot of employment and creating excellent opportunities to young entrepreneurs.the majority of the revenue sources only from India.most of the companies operating their offshore services from India .there is huge demand for Indians who are ready to work for and make a career in this field.this is the equal opportunity to everybody. some of the companies are always fighting to reach the top position in revenues , stacks and earn clients satisfaction.India Best provider for cheap and best employees ,so this is one reason top MNC's are looking for.
Top Software Companies in India ,There are plenty of software companies in India which have been doing well. However, some of the top Indian software companies can be listed as:
1.Tata Consultancy Services
2.Wipro Limited
4.HCL Technologies
5.Tech Mahindra
6.Patni Computer Systems
7.i-flex Solutions
9.L&T InfoTech
10.IBM India
11.Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTS)Software Companies in India:
- Aditya Technologies Pvt Ltd
- Asset Infotech Ltd
- Atari Informatics Ltd
- Baan Info Systems India P Ltd
- HCL Info systems Ltd
- Hexaware Technologies Ltd
- I flex Solutions Ltd
- IGATE Global Solutions Ltd
- Infosys Technologies Ltd
- Larsen & Toubro Ltd
- Mastek Ltd
- NIIT Ltd
- IBM India
- Aftek
- Nucleus Software
- Vakrangee Softwares
- Cybertech Systems
- Eonour Technologies Ltd
- Patni Computer Systems (P) Ltd
- Polaris Software Lab Ltd
- B-commerce Infosystems Pvt Ltd
- Cerulean Information Tech. Pvt Ltd
- CMC Ltd
- CMS Computers
- HCL Corporation Ltd
- Satyam Computer Services Ltd
- Tata Consultancy Services
- Tata Infotech Ltd
- Wipro Ltd
- Cranes Software
- Geometric Software Solution
- Computech International
- Encore Software
- DSQ Software
- Digital Globalsoft
- Danlaw Technologies
- Infosys BPO Ltd.
- Wipro BPO Solutions
- Cognizant
- HP India
- MphasiS BPO
- Intelenet
- IBM Daksh
- Genpact
- Tech Mahindra Ltd.
- Aegis Ltd.
- WNS Global Services (P) Ltd.
- Patni Computer Systems Ltd.
- CSC India Pvt. Ltd.
- Hinduja Global Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
- Convergys India Services
- Oracle Financial Services Software Ltd.
- First source Solutions Ltd.
- L&T Infotech Ltd.
- Microsoft
- Coke
- Pepsi Co
- Pfizer
- Aventis
- Novartis
- Procter and Gamble
- Siemens
- Nestle
- Cadbury
- Nokia Communication
- Samsung
- British Petroleum
- Vodafone
- Reebok
- Ranbaxy
- Dr Reddy's Laboratories
- Cipla
- Sun Pharma Industries
- Lupin Labs
- Aurobindo Pharma
- GlaxoSmithKline Pharma
- Cadila Healthcare
- Aventis Pharma
- Ipca Laboratories
- Tata Steel
- Jindal Steel
- Larsen & Toubro
- Apollo Tyres
- Videocon
- Haldia Petrochemicals
- Godrej & Boyce
- Bajaj Capital Limited
- ICICI (Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India)
- HDFC (Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited)
- Birla Global Finance Limited
- ING Vysya
- Kotak Mahindra
- Tata AIG
- Max New York
- MetLife India


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Josh Keyes is pleased to announce the release of his new Tiny Showcase print, "The Cleaner".
Here is a link to the Tiny Showcase website.
The image area of the artwork measures roughly 7" by 9" wide with a border for framing, the edition is sized to fit a standard 8" by 10" frame. The archival prints are created by Tiny Showcase and ship with a corresponding certificate of authenticity. The archival artwork has been printed on a heavy 290gsm natural white print making paper made from 90% bamboo fibres and 10% cotton.
Prints will ship in a flat rigid mailer with chipboard for extra protection.
This artwork will be available for purchase from Tuesday, November 24 through Tuesday, November 31 at 12pm Eastern Time. Please keep in mind that due to the high volume of orders, your order will ship as quickly as possible but it could take a few weeks before the order arrives.
The No Kid Hungry will receive $10 of each print sold in this edition.
One in five American children struggles with hunger. Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign works to end childhood hunger in America by connecting kids in need with nutritious food and teaching families how to cook healthy, affordable meals. The money donated to the organization will help surround kids with healthy food where they live, learn and play.


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Often, teaching hygiene is boring, lame or even gross! Whether your teaching your children to wash their hands after they use the bathroom or teaching pre-teens to shower regularly, discussing cleanliness can get awkward. In this lesson plan, we're watching Bunty and Bubbly in English (US)!
Luckily for you, Bunty and the Soap King are here to save the day, well, Soap King and his army of bubbles will save the day as they fight off germs within Bunty's dream to inspire a girl who loves to play in the dirt to finally clean up!
Start by showing Bunty and Bubbly to your child or students. As always, at the end of the story, ask them if they enjoyed it and how much they understood. Ask if they can summarize or repeat the story.
Go over new words (nouns) the child learned, for example:
- Butterflies
- Birds
- Sand Castle
- Paper Boats (it might be fun to make a paper boat together as a fun activity)
- Home
- Soap
- Germs
- Bubbles
Add another vocabulary list not in the story. Talk about toiletries or things one will find in a bathroom: shampoo, conditioner, toothbrush, sink, toilet, shower, bath, mirror, etc. In their second language, have them describe a bathroom using (words that describe location). Give an example: On the left is the sink, the mirror is above the sink on the wall, on the right is the toilet and to the right of the toilet is the shower.
With younger kids, encourage them to show you how to wash your hands. No need to go to a sink, have them stay in their seats and mimic washing their hands, brushing their teeth, or washing their hair.
With older kids, talk about the medical and scientific reasons why it's healthy to stay clean, wear deodorant and shower after they play sports, exercise or sweat. If possible, bring in the school nurse to discuss cleanliness.
With your child, go to the bathroom and brush your teeth together. Seeing a parent or someone they love, and trust will help them learn how to stay clean and healthy. Rather than telling, leading by example is a great way to instill a hygienic lifestyle. During bath time, pretend the bubbles are part of the Soap King's army of bubbles attacking the germs.
How did you use Bunty and Bubbly in your living room or classroom? Tell us in the comments section!
Tamar Gaffin-Cahn, at the time this post was written, was BookBox's Outreach and Social Media Coordinator. You can find her at firstname.lastname@example.com, on Twitter at @tamargc, going on outdoor adventures or eating delicious vegetarian Indian food.


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Issa Lie: Evelyn Lozada Says Shaniece Isn't Bumpin' Uglies With Usher
Evelyn Lozada Denies Rumors Her Daughter Is Dating Usher
Wednesday reports surfaced speculating that Usher might have moved on from estranged wife Grace Miguel with model and reality star Shaniece Hairston, the daughter of "Basketball Wives" and "Livin' Lozada" star Evelyn Lozada… but Ev says ISSA lie!
Evelyn posted a screenshot of a Jasmine Brand report about the rumored couple and added a "fake news" sticker along with the caption LIES!!! written over the story in all caps.
Furthermore, a source reportedly told The Jasmine Brand that:
after Diddy's party concluded, a group of people, which included both Shaniece and Usher, left the venue. They then went on their separate ways for the remainder of the night. The source adds that rumors of a relationship between Hairston and Usher are completely false.
Is this just Evelyn covering for her kid? Or is this the real truth? More than a few folks on social media noted Usher is more known to date women OLDER than him, not younger.
Evelyn is more his type anyway right? Hmmmmmmm….
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Hi, everyone. Now that it's summer, my brain tells me it's alright for me to share my thoughts on the perfume I wore throughout winter.
THE BACKSTORY: One of my acquaintances was going to Paris on a business trip. I asked her to pick up a couple of fragrances for me since I was running out of the ones I was using at the time. She didn't have the time to hunt down Jo Malone for me but she was so sweet that she bought me 2 other perfumes instead. This YSL perfume is one of them. I used it all through winter last year and only recently stopped wearing it. Spoiler, I don't think it's a summer perfume.
Like skincare, fragrances tend to be a very personal thing.
Top Notes – Black coffee accord, Mandarin, Bergamot
Heart Notes – Orange blossom, Tuberose, Jasmin sambac
Base Notes – White musk, Vanilla beans, Cashmeran
PACKAGING: The perfume comes packaged in a sturdy, square bottle
. The bottle has a textured, glitter surface. The glitter doesn't come off on the palms, thankfully.
THE PRODUCT: The scent, I feel, is something each one of us will find ourselves to be acquainted with. That being said, I still really do like the scent. It's sensual, it's warm… But it's a little too familiar-smelling, which is why I don't love it out-and-out.
This is quite a strong scent. You'll know it's a gourmand perfume from the first spray itself. It's got such a powerful punch of vanilla – it was the first note I detected. As it settles down, you get bursts of tuberose, jasmine and white musk. I personally am unable to detect the coffee note but I think that is exactly what makes this perfume slightly more complex. It's a beautiful, sweet, sweet amalgam.
It's fabulous for the winter time. It's such a sweet and warm scent that I think it goes perfectly with warm winter clothes. If you're not someone who changes perfumes on a seasonal basis, I think it's a good night-time fragrance. You can wear it to dinner dates, parties, events and so on. I would recommend wearing it when you're attending more intimate functions/events since it is quite a sensual perfume.
It wears beautifully and the sillage is quite strong. It wears well on the skin but it wears even more beautifully (and for much longer) on clothes!
PRICE: $69 for 30 ml (4417 INR approx.), $91 for 50 ml (5825 INR approx.), $118 for 90 ml (7554 INR approx.)
AVAILABILITY: Leading perfume outlets, Parcos stores nation-wide, YSL Site, Sephora, Nordstrom
Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Parfum
- It has a long-lasting sillage.
- It wears well throughout the day. It lasts longer on clothes.
- The packaging is pretty.
- It's a nice, sweet, warm fragrance. Why is this a pro? Well, it may be for some.
- The scent is a little too familiar.
- It's... expensive. Do I even need to mention that?


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Ulrich Braukämper
Islamic History and Culture in Southern Ethiopia
Collected Essays
Reihe: Göttinger Studien zur Ethnologie
Bd. 9, 2. Auflage, 2004, 208 S., 20.90 EUR, 20.90 CHF, br., ISBN 3-8258-5671-2
Studies on Islam in Ethiopia have long been neglected although Islam is the religious confession of almost half of the Ethiopian population. The essays focus on the following topics: Islamic Principalities in Southeast Ethiopia between the 13th and 16th Century; Notes on the Islamization and the Muslim Shrines of the Harär Plateau; The Sanctuary of Shaikh Husayn and the Oromo-Somali Connections in Bale; The Islamization of the Arsi-Oromo; Medieval Muslim Survivals as a Stimulating Factor in the Re-Islamization of Southeastern Ethiopia. The essays are based on the study of written records and on field research in southern parts of the country carried out during the first half of the 1970s.
Ulrich Braukämper is Professor of Anthropology at the Georg August University of Göttingen, Germany.


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Imogene's father José Fernandez de Coca,
was a conductor at a small Philadelphia opera house, and her mother
Sadie Brady Coca performed as a dancer in a vaudeville magic act.
Her parents enrolled in various lessons such as piano at 5, singing
at 6, and dance classes at age 7. She made her stage debut as
9-year-old dancer, later a solo singing stint at age 11. Alltho
she was vibrant on stage, off stage she was very shy.
By her early teens she was already a seasoned
vaudeville performer. She eventually left Philadelphia at age
15 for New York where she obtained work as a dancer by dancing
at Jimmy Durante's Silver Slipper Nightclub.
For the next 30 years, music and dance
would become her staple. She performed in dance troupes of musical
revues aa well as doing her own acts in various Manhattan clubs.
The 5' 3" Imogene Coca is best remembered
today for playing opposite comedian Sid Caesar in the live 90-minute
"Your Show of Shows (YSOS)," which ran every Saturday
night on NBC from February 1950 to June 1954. It was this show
that would make her a household name. She danced with many star
dancers on and off the show as well as being nominated for an
Prime time Emmy numerous times and winning once, a Broadway's
1978 Tony Award as Best Actress in a Featured Musical Role... for "On the Twentieth Century," and the American
Comedy Awards, USA for best comedian in 1988 and finally winning
her star on the "Walk of Fame" in Hollywood, Ca. (At
6220 Hollywood Blvd.) ...
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Worked with a superb group of seven strong women to deliver "David & Goliath – the Face off". Directors from Brisbane Marriott commended our work on the content analysis, further research into the Australian market, and recommendations especially for technology. What's not to love?!
Dr Jie Wang delivered the course with so much passion together with key people from Marriott sharing their knowledge with us throughout the semester. Reno Verikakis, Director of Sales and Marketing at Marriott Hotels, loved the way I used a story telling approach as we all love stories. My story included me banging my head on the glass entrance door of Brisbane Marriott while walking out of the hotel during our field trip there. The incident which made my head hurt for a while led to a relevant recommendation of accessibility improvement for the hotel. A classic example of how blunders turn into awesome solutions. The continuing support of Afiya Holder helped us deliver an experience that was personal, professional, and deeply rooted in data.


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Everyone remembers the Rubik's Cube, that frustrating cube of plastic that drove every kid insane until they either tore it apart or peeled off the stickers and rearranged them in a faux solution to impress their friends. Well the Rubik's Cube has nothing on the Magic Cube.
The Magic Cube uses the same mechanics as the Rubik's Cube, except that the faces are the same color and there are numbers placed in each square. The user is asked to solve a mathematical sequence instead of matching face colors.
The sequences are:
- Prime Number Series – A prime number is a whole number that is greater than one and has exactly two factors: 1 and itself. These are the first 9 prime numbers in an infinite series.
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Feb 10, 2012 5:28 PM CST
|OK, I'm on a roll now! I was thinking I wouldn't have much to show for purples because I feel I need more, but I may have more pictures of the purples/lavenders than any of the other colors!
FOREIGN SCANDAL - Barry Blyth - My favorite purple now because of THE RUFFLES!
EVENING TIDINGS - Schreiner's - My second favorite. I think this is one exquisite iris! The first picture was taken in my garden, and the next two at Schreiner's when the temps were in the mid-90's.
WEDDING NIGHT - Ghio - This should be shown with the plicatas, but I think of it as one of my favorite purples!
BUBBLE BUBBLE - Ghio - Another of my favorites! I think it's hard to capture the beauty of this flower in a photo.
LOUISA'S SONG - Blyth - The first two pictures were taken in my garden, and the last at Schreiner's
TELEPATHY - Keppel - A purple luminata.
PLUM POODLE - Jedlickas
NANCY'S LACE - Shepard
WHAT'S MY LINE - Black - The falls are narrower on this one than I usually like, but I love the unusual coloring!
SWINGTOWN (Schreiner's) and CUPID'S WISH (Blyth) - Second picture taken at Keith Keppel's.
IMBROGLIO - Keppel - This is one gorgeous Border Bearded!
SPLASHACATA - Tasco
DAUGHTER OF STARS - Spoon - Another purple luminata - And this one reblooms!
ROYAL STERLING - Keppel - Gorgeous!
CELESTIAL EXPLOSION - Tasco
MARY FRANCES - Gaulter - An oldie but goodie!
KEVIN'S THEME - Kerr - An early rebloomer for me
FRENCH LILACS - Keppel
OK, let's see your purples and lavenders!
Feb 10, 2012 9:37 PM CST
|BB Margaret Beaufort. It is only 23" tall. but a happy grower.
Feb 10, 2012 9:38 PM CST
|Did not do the picture sorry. MB.
Feb 10, 2012 10:04 PM CST
|Betty I am the same the purples are my favorites, I really like Foreign Scandal and Nancys Lace both really unique and the ruffles on Foreign scandal are beautiful way different than anything else I have seen Ill be looking for that one in May in Oregon. I really Love your shreiners pictures as well I have some great memories of walking there beds and fields. When there gardens are in full bloom there is nothing like it.
Feb 10, 2012 10:21 PM CST
|Thanks, Aruba. I really loved walking the rows at Schreiner's both years I was there. Isn't it nice that we have such pleasant memories of their gardens and fields? Both iris that you mentioned, FOREIGN SCANDAL and NANCY'S LACE, are available at only one place each that I know of. Keith Keppel has FOREIGN SCANDAL this year, but it might be gone by next year so if you really want it maybe you should jump at it; and our own Dee at Snowpeak Iris has NANCY'S LACE listed and I don't know of anyone else who has it.
Feb 10, 2012 10:23 PM CST
|Lucy, IS MARGARET BEAUFORT one of yours? It's really pretty, and I see lots of buds!
Feb 10, 2012 10:37 PM CST
|I dont have a lot of single pics more clump shots than anything but these are some of my Favs from our gardens and Oregon
Dusky Challenger
Celebration song
Aegan Wind
Paul Black
Feb 10, 2012 11:20 PM CST
|North Pacific Seas
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Stepping Out
Perpetual Joy
Feb 11, 2012 1:09 AM CST
|Really beautiful, Aruba! I'm not familiar with PERPETUAL JOY, but I sure do love it!
Feb 11, 2012 11:20 AM CST
|Majestic Ruler - a fairly uncommon shade of purple. Love the blue beards.
Wish Upon A Star - another one where the beard really makes it special
Magheralin - beefy plants that produce flowers with heavy substance
Noble Gesture - big and striking
Accessible - love the beards on this one too
Chocolates And Silk - amazingly beautiful, but not a good grower in my garden so far
Loopty Loo - somewhat similar to Chocolates And Silk, grows much better for me
Magnificent Masterpiece - name says it all
Pretty Woman - like every Maryott iris I've had, it grows just well enough to survive from year to year. Pretty though.
Rhinelander - neat color changes quite a bit as the flower ages
Secret Weekend - spectacular
Feb 11, 2012 11:45 AM CST
|yes MB is a border iris of mine. Funny, only purple in the cross. Named after the mother of Henry VII at the request of an English friend.
Feb 11, 2012 12:48 PM CST
|Beautiful pictures of gorgeous irises, Kent! Do you have SECRET WEEKEND? I was hoping to get it from Keith this year, but he's already eliminated it from his catalog -- bummer! I just love it! My CHOCOLATES AND SILK already gave up the ghost, I'm afraid. And some irises just never bloom for me! I've had LOOPTY LOO since it was introduced and have added a couple of rhizomes since to encourage it -- but still nothing! And I've had ENCHANTER for even longer and added extra rhizomes. I guess if they're not gonna bloom they're just not gonna bloom! So they're both outa here if they don't produce this spring! And I'm glad to finally see good pictures of NOBLE GESTURE. I got it from Keith when it was introduced two years ago, but it hasn't bloomed yet and I've never seen a clear picture of it until now, but it's really beautiful -- and maybe it'll bloom for me this year. Love the color on MAJESTIC RULER, too. Joe Ghio has a new purple this year, and if it's part of a collection I want I think I'll order it. I'm always looking for good purples.
Next I'd like to do amoenas -- Funny -- my computer just changed it to "amoebas" ...
Feb 11, 2012 1:38 PM CST
|I planted Secret Weekend last summer. Keith sent two "small" rhizomes of it rather than the usual one massive rhizome. One never grew, but the other looked good going into winter. So I'm a little worried, but still have hope that Secret Weekend will be at least a decent grower. That's always a risk with Blyth iris, but so many are so beautiful that they are worth trying to grow.
You wouldn't think an iris that is basically a dark purple self would be all that notable in this day and age, but Noble Gesture is amazing. It caught my eye from the highway as we were driving to Keith Keppel's garden.
Feb 11, 2012 4:12 PM CST
|Wow great pics Kent I really like Noble Gesture I bought it last year and Im hoping it blooms this year Ive always had good luck with Kieths flowers they seem to do well even with the cold winters we have here in Iowa, just curious if you have ever imported any of the Blyth Iris direct from Australia and how your luck has been growing them in the midwest I really like a lot of his newer intros just don't know how they would do in our climate.
Feb 11, 2012 4:20 PM CST
|Betty Perpetual Joy is a schreiners Intro I think 07 0r 08 the color is great on it reminds me of Mary Frances just a updated version with Ruffles
Feb 11, 2012 4:33 PM CST
ARUBA1334 said:Wow great pics Kent I really like Noble Gesture I bought it last year and Im hoping it blooms this year Ive always had good luck with Kieths flowers they seem to do well even with the cold winters we have here in Iowa, just curious if you have ever imported any of the Blyth Iris direct from Australia and how your luck has been growing them in the midwest I really like a lot of his newer intros just don't know how they would do in our climate.
Most Blyth iris grow well here although they often take a year or two to settle in. Some don't grow well or at all. I just plant them and rejoice when they grow and move on when they don't. I've never bought directly from Australia. The shipping costs and reversed seasons are too much of an obstacle. Plus, waiting and buying from American growers can help filter out some of the least vigorous varieties.
Feb 14, 2012 12:35 PM CST
|Well I will have to peruse my pictures and see what I have here. My favorites are intermediates because they are so cute and bloom early. But they don't usually do that well for me because of mild winters. But 2008 and 2010 were cold enough that I had some irises bloom for me that hadn't bloomed in YEARS. Many of them I didn't know I still had. My irises are in raised beds and due to my age now, I don't get up into the beds to try and locate stuff anymore. They spread out all over the place and it's hard knowing what is what sometimes until they bloom.
You know what, I will start a median thread, then post my favorites. I will do talls on here.
Awesome pictures everyone. I would only hope that I could go to Schreiners someday, but alas my traveling days are pretty much over.
Tom Burseen is a Texas hybridizer and many of his do well for me, I will note which ones are his.
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Altered State by Tom Burseen
Bluid by Tom Burseen
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Kevin's Theme
Splashacata, did someone say there was a plicata thread?
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Feb 15, 2012 6:58 PM CST
|Beautiful purples, Dot! And I can't get over how much more color your KEVIN'S THEME has than my flowers do. It is always about the last iris to bloom for me each year, and by then it's usually up to 100, which I guess makes mine look very pastel. Yours is gorgeous!
Feb 15, 2012 9:06 PM CST
|All are beautiful! Love Kevins Theme.
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Feb 15, 2012 9:34 PM CST
|Wow, so many now added to my wish list just from this one thread!!
Love FOREIGN SCANDAL, what ruffles!! And I love that cool coloring on WHAT'S MY LINE with the bronze shoulders. I bought DAUGHTER OF STARS & KEVIN"S THEME last year so hopefully I'll be able to see my own blooms this year!
Aruba, lovely shots, that Noctambule is a beauty.
Kent, always great shots from you too, I am drawn to the fun beards as well, love Accessible and that Secret Weekend is really striking!!
Dot, I can't even pick a favorite, all are so lovely! Maybe Kevin's Theme, I have that one too but Fancy Woman strikes my fancy for that bright fun beard!
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By Shawn Harrison, director of Six:11 Ministries, Saint Mary's, OH.
Yesterday, Alan Chambers released a sincere apology to the LGBTQ community for the wrong doings of Exodus International. For sure, this sent waves across the web. Many people, gay & straight, sighed a relief of 'It's about time.'
Then, last night, during his opening talk, Alan Chambers announced that Exodus International will be shutting down. The net was aflame, conservative and liberal sites alike, almost resounding the same expression, 'WHAT?!'
Before Alan was done speaking, I began receiving the same question, "What do you think about this?" Well, here are some thoughts about Exodus closing, the challenge given to Christians, and the Sovereignty of God.
Exodus Closes
The closing of Exodus doesn't mean that "their side" won and "our side" lost. The closing of Exodus doesn't mean that beliefs in traditional views of scripture are negated. And the closing of Exodus doesn't mean that the countless testimonies from those who are ex-gay / post-gay are now considered fables.
Neither side wins, because we are all in this together – whether we like it or not. All of the words of Christ are still authoritative – even the verses we don't like to acknowledge. All stories are deemed true stories, as we cannot dictate some one else's journey.
I've spoken with Alan, Randy, and other Exodus leaders about this, and I understand their heart behind closing. And after processing things awhile for myself, I agree with them.
The name Exodus International carried with it a lot of heavy baggage. Many people were given false hopes by Exodus, and ministries under Exodus. I was given false hope when I first began my journey. Many people were held to unlivable expectations to live within. I was given such expectations. Many people were harmed – mentally, emotionally, physically – by the works of Exodus and the ministries under them. (I'm not ready to publicly share things yet in this aspect.)
In order for Exodus to continue educating the Church, and reaching in compassion those within the gay community, something drastic had to change. Otherwise, the message of Exodus, and the ministries associated with them, would continue to go unheard by those who need to hear.
As Alan shared last night, Exodus started because their was a void of such a ministry within the church – locally and globally. A lot of things have changed since their founding in 1976. The once felt void in the church isn't completely void anymore, as churches are awakening to the realization that gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people attend their services and even work in their denominations – known and unknown.
Because of this, last night, Exodus International passed the torch back into the hands of the Church. While their race may be over, the move of Christ continues.
Christians are challenged
What will we do now? Where will we send people? What happens to our ministries? All fair questions being asked by ministry leaders and people who use the services of Exodus. Ministries surrounding this issue continue being ambassadors of Christ and reconciliation, and they continue to be salt and light in a world that needs hope. We continue to send people to such ministries, joining their cause ourselves and loving the gay community as Jesus loves the gay community. And in this pursuit our ministries, our relationships, and our lives, continue glorifying the risen Christ, who gives hope and salvation freely to every person!
I love how Alan put things: Exodus is closing so the church CAN be the church. It's time for the church to step up, face this challenge head on, and unify as a Body, shining forth an image of Christ that is truly the image of Christ.
There are some excellent ministries and resources out there striving to proclaim such hope to the church and world. Six:11 Ministries will continue to stand firm within the Body,equipping people to effectively and authentically LOVE the LGBTQ community; and we will continue to proclaim the identity and wholeness of God to everyone we encounter – gay and straight.
God Prevails
So, while Exodus may be closing, the church is still quite open. And God continues to sit upon His Throne.
Having same-sex attractions doesn't discount somebody from Heaven, or from the love of Jesus. Nor should it discount someone from the love, support, and acceptance of the church. God didn't clean you up before He wooed you with His love and grace; so we shouldn't expect Him to do that for those we disagree with and fear because we don't understand them.
Having same-sex attractions doesn't make one less of a man or woman. They are made in the image of God, just like you and I are made in the image of God. What right do we have to tell the Creator He did wrong and messed up?
People with same-sex attractions have as much to offer the Body of Christ as any opposite-sex attracted person does. God has created us all with unique gifts, talents, and callings. We need each other, as we were created for community and unity.
The church is not the keeper of Heave – God is. The church doesn't get to play God or make rules on His behalf – God does. If we are faithful to do what God asks of us, and go where He leads, God is faithful to make everything turn out according to His sovereign plan. William Barclay said, "love gives everything it has and never counts the cost." This is what our Father has done for us, and this is how our Father calls each of us to live. Anything less is compromise.
Shawn Harrison is the director of Six:11 Ministries, Saint Mary's, OH.


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Puzzles at the Intermediate level usually have fewer seed letters than the Beginning puzzles. Some Intermediate puzzles have "Clue Words" that must appear in the puzzle solution. These words may appear in the puzzle grid in any direction, right to left, vertical, diagonal, etc. The average score for Intermediate puzzles is around 240. Scores higher than 350 at the Intermediate level show that you are well on your way to reaching a real understaning of the strategy behind these Mentagy puzzles.
The Advanced puzzles have very few Seed letters, usually not more than one or two. Some have none. Almost every Advanced puzzle has one or more clue words. The average score for Advanced Mentagy puzzles is in the range of 250 to 300. Breaking 500 at the Advanced level is quite an acheivemnt, showing great skill at Mentagy and with problem solving in general. It will probably take some practice before you acheive that skill level.
Expert Mentagy puzzles have no seed letters. This creates an additional challenge as there is no obvious starting place in the grid. There are always Clue Words. You may need to use all of your creativity, intuition and deductive powers in order to narrow down the likely locations for the clue words. Most people who reach the skill level necessary to solve the Expert Mentagy puzzles have mastered the basic Mentagy strategies and have devised their own methods and tricks for solving these extremely challenging puzzles. But you don't need to be a member of Mensa to solve these. You do need patience and lots of practice. Once players reach the Expert level the average scores range from 300 to 350. Any score over 650 at the Expert level shows that you are really catching on to the subtleties of Mentagy puzzles. At the Expert level a score of 900 is quite an acheivement, attained by the few who have worked hard over a number of weeks to master the Mentagy puzzle strategies. Breaking 1000 at the Expert level is something to strive for. It is a worthy accomplishment, akin to earning an Olympic Gold Medal. Reaching this score consistently will be attained only rarely by a few people who work hard on Mentagy and are intellectual rivals of Robert Nash, Stephen Hawking, Bobby Fischer, Gary Kasparov or some other mathematical or chess geniuses.
When you solve a puzzle, a Score is calculated based on the time taken to solve the puzzle, along with the level of difficulty, the number of times you check for errors and the total number of errors after each check. A better score is earned if you do fewer checks and take a shorter time to solve a puzzle. If your score qualifies, your name will be listed in the Top 10 for that puzzle. Once you solve a puzzle you can go back and solve it again. But your first score for that puzzle is the only one that counts.
Beginners can learn the basics and then sharpen their Mentagy skills with this offline version. You simply download the puzzle to your computer then print it out. Complete with instructions and tips these puzzles will help give you the boost you need to get yourself off to a good start and perhaps even appear on the top players scoreboard. Download here...
Besides playing Mentagy puzzles online, you can buy a book that has 101 Mentagy puzzles that you can solve with a pencil (and eraser) whenever you want. There is also a hardwood version of the puzzle available. Please see the Merchandise Page for more information.
Each Mentagy puzzle starts with a 36 cell grid divided into nine boxes. There are ten blank cells and one or more given letters, which change with each new puzzle. Instructions Link


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This post comes from one trendy Mama to one, and one on the way. Helen Canning from CocoMamaStyle brings you this Winter's essential key pregnancy styles which will make you feel fabulous, not frumpy. From a casual lunch to office wear Helen has covered it all. Helen's background in fashion inspired her when she was pregnant with her daughter Coco, to re-evaluate her style and dress her bump with confidence whilst remaining bang on trend. And now she shares her tips and tricks at making you look and feel amazing.
Autumn style for mums-to-be
Just because you're expecting doesn't mean you have to say goodbye to style and as the autumn collections hit the high street so too have the maternity rails filled with on-trend pieces to work into your capsule mum-to-be wardrobe.
Proving these key trends do work with a bump I've put together four wearable looks to instantly up the ante for your new season maternity style.
First things first; do not be scared of horizontal stripes! They will enhance your bump and highlight your curves in the right way. The cut of this striped tee means it won't cling on your upper arms and shoulders but hugs your bump perfectly. Always a fan of mixing prints, I'm championing the leopard + stripe combo here with the neon print scarf picking up on the neon cuffs of the top. Little accents of colour and attention to detail take it from a casual throw-it-on look to a pulled together outfit that shouts effortless style.
Get practical with an on-trend backpack and chunky boots which will balance out your shape when you're bump-heavy. And when it comes to knitwear the high street is awash with regular (not maternity!) loose-fit cardigans that are bump-friendly which you'll wear now and keep for future winters too.
Jeans, New Look
Top, New Look
Scarf, Becksondergaard at The Dressing Room
Cardigan, River Island
Boots, Office
Rucksack, Accessorize
Work-wear doesn't have to be dull so say hello to this season's must have print with this ASOS checked dress. It's office-appropriate but you can still dress it up for post-work (soft!) drinks or down with leggings and boots for the weekend. Team with chunky heeled loafers for added height with comfort in a deep red tone – berry hues always work for autumn and these would look just as hot with jeans and a cosy knit.
If you're working a 9-5 every day it's worth investing in a basic blazer that nips in above your bump to enhance your shape and allows you to look formal without being frumpy. Don't forget your existing non-maternity jackets and blazers can simply be worn open around your bump to save on pennies.
Dress, ASOS
Jacket, Mama.licious
Shoes, Clarks
Date night
Play with shape and texture for date night; think matt vs. sheen, drapes vs. structure to add interest to your look that uses key pieces you can wear throughout your pregnancy in different ways. Black brocade jeans are a forgiving and flattering way to rock the printed jeans trend and are perfect for the party season too. Team with flat boots and a rock tee and you've got yourself a throw-it-on day look too.
Invest in a couple of statement necklaces that will lift your maternity looks and draw the eye upwards, because we're more than just a bump, right!?
And you can't go wrong when you team a monochrome evening outfit with colour-popping shoes.
Jacket, New Look
Necklace, Oliver Bonas
Jeans, Next
Bag, Zatchels
Top, Topshop
Shoes, Dune
Girly lunch
In a welcome change from the usual dark tones we come to expect with the new season we've seen a lot of pink on the catwalks. Think girly rose tones that'll bring a fresh look to your autumn wardrobe and ensure you're bang up-to-date – without investing in this season's must-have pink coat, which by the way won't fit round your bump and you'll be bored with by next Winter anyway!
Team this figure-fit and feminine top with denim and soft greys for daytime and black for a chic work or evening look. If you can't ditch the heels just yet, wedges are your best friend and these buckle detail trainers are super soft inside to guarantee happy feet.
Jeans, H&M
Lace top, Next
Necklace, Topshop
Wedge trainers, Clarks
Bag, Accessorize
Most of all remember your signature style and just tweak it to work with your expanding waistline and embrace your new shape.


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The Canon VIXIA HF G30 is a prosumer camera?that shoots 1920 x 1080 Full HD video in either AVCHD or web-friendly MP4 format. It also supports Native 24p Progressive Mode recording, which will give your footage a more cinematic look.?Videos are shot in AVCHD up to 35 Mbps and recorded in full HD 1080 60p, which is not supported by most editing programs. Hence it could be a problem when Mac users need to ingest the Canon Vixia HF G30 AVCHD/MP4 video in Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer smoothly.
To edit Canon Vixia HF G30 AVCHD in Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer on Mac, you are suggested to convert the AVCHD MTS to Adobe preferred H.264 MOV or DNxHD for Avid. To accomplish this, I recommend this Mac Canon Video Converter, a powerful and professional AVCHD converting program which support outputting various videos formats for different usage..
Now follow these steps to quick convert Canon Vixia HF G30 AVCHD into DNxHD or AVC MOV.
Free download Pavtube HD Video Converter for Mac, get it installed.
Step 1: Connect your camcorder to Mac and Load recorded files.
Connect your camcorder to Mac, and you can see all recorded AVCHD/MP4 files as soon as this program has detected the device. Now, you can untick the files you don't want, and then click the "Add" button to load the files you want to this AVCHD/MP4 to MOV Converter for Mac, or drag and drop your videos into it directly. Batch conversion is offered.
For Windows user: Connect an HD video camera/camcorders to your PC with a USB cable. Once connected and powered on, the camcorder should appear on the desktop as a new disk. It is desirable that you copy the videos to your PC's hard-drive before converting or editing them.
Step 2. Choose proper video format.
Open the "Format" list then choose "MOV" under "Avid Media Composer" section as output format for editing Canon Vixia HF G30 AVCHD/MP4 files in Avid Media Composer.
choose "MOV"/"MPEG-2" under "Adobe Premiere/Sony Vegas" section or "Apple ProRes 422(*.mov)" under "Final Cut Pro" section as output format for editing Canon Vixia HF G30 AVCHD/MP4 files in Adobe Premiere Pro.
In fact, if you are about to play the AVCHD/MP4 video files on iPhone, iPod, iPad, Android, Windows 8 devices or edit in iMovie, Final Cut Pro X, FCE etc., you can choose the optimized preset for the device or app offered.
Step 3. Customize video size, bitrate, frame rate, and other settings.
* For 1080 50p AVCHD files, you can set the video size as 1920*1080, and set the video frame rate as 25fps.
* For 1080 60p AVCHD videos, set the video size as 1920*1080; while, set the video frame rate as 30fps.
FYI: Tf you want to trim, crop the videos before transcoding, you can click Edit like this:
Pavtube AVCHD Converter for Mac also support deinterlacing, editing audio and adding sutitles.
Step 4. Start conversion.
Click the "Convert" button to start converting Canon Vixia HF G30 AVCHD/MP4 to MOV for Avid MC, converting to MOV/MPEG-2/Apple ProRes for Adobe Premiere Pro.
After this Top HD Video Converter for Mac finishes the conversion process, you can click "Open Folder" to find out where you saved the converted files.
Now let's click the "Convert" to start this conversion easily. Wait for a while and you can click the "Open" to locate the converted video easily.
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Back in the day (BC or Before Children), we loved to hit the road on a summer weekend and pitch a tent next to a lake. Car camping is about as adventurous I get when it comes to roughing it and I am craving that chill time again. The issue, of course, is camping with kids… oh the logistics. Camping close to home is ideal the first time out so here are three provincial parks that are located practically IN the GTA!
Bronte Creek Provincial Park
Bronte, located in Oakville, is the perfect starter park for new campers or campers who are shlepping kids for the first time. There is a children's farm, an outdoor pool, a disc golf course for older kids and a nature centre and five hiking trails. This park does not have a lake so this is a great, safe first camping location for families with very little littles!
Darlington Provincial Park
Darlington, located in Oshawa, has three types of campsites: lakeside (all electrical), cliffside and hilltop so you can figure out which location is best for your family. This is a great camping location for families who like to fish and canoe. There are also four hiking trails, most of which are designated as "easy" so they would be great for those with short little legs!
Sibbald Point Provincial Park
Located on the south shore of Lake Simcoe, this is another park perfect for sporting families. Fishing, boating, hiking and swimming are all available! There is only one hiking trail in this park, but it is marked easy.


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More than 50,000 people yesterday took to the streets in Taipei to show their support for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people, calling on the government to respect diversity in families and legalize same-sex marriage.
Holding up giant rainbow banners over their heads, tens of thousands of people — many of whom began to assemble on Ketagalan Boulevard in front of the Presidential Office well ahead of the scheduled departure time of 2pm — shouted in excitement as the host of the rally announced the beginning of this year's gay pride parade.
Prior to the departure of the parade, Hong Kong pop star Gigi Leung (梁詠琪) and singer Anthony Wong (黃天耀) — who earlier confirmed he is gay — showed up to express their support for LGBT rights.
"Love is gender-blind, everyone is entitled to the right to enjoy happiness," Leung said. "I can feel the joy of marriage after I got married last year, and I hope that everyone can enjoy the same degree of happiness as I do, regardless of their sexual orientation."
Wong sang the theme song of the 1997 Hong Kong film Happy Together (春光乍洩), which recounts the story of gay couple, and joined the parade.
"Things are better now than 20 years ago, but discrimination [against LGBT people] still exists," Wong said. "After taking part in the parade in Taiwan, I hope to take the experience back to Hong Kong to fight against discrimination."
Taiwanese actress Chu Hui-chen (朱慧珍) — who became active in LGBT rights campaigns after her lesbian daughter committed suicide in May — also appeared.
She called on all parents of LGBT people to take part in the parade and in the campaign for LGBT rights.
Many participants in the parade were creative in their outfits, with some men dressed in bridal gowns, as female marching band members or wearing only shorts, while many women dressed up in men's formal suits.
The atmosphere of the parade was festive, but the appeal was serious.
"We would like to call on the government, and mainstream society to seriously consider the idea that everyone has the right to get married, and to form a family — be they heterosexual or a member of the LGBT community," said Albert, head of the Taiwan LGBT Pride Parade Alliance, the group that organizes the annual LGBT pride parade.
"Legally recognized marriage is important, not only because it's about love and commitment between a couple, but also because it would enable a couple to enjoy rights and share responsibilities," he said.
While Taiwanese society may seem more accepting of LGBT communities, Albert said that he still was not too optimistic about the prospects for the legalization of same-sex marriage.
"Quite often, the public holds an attitude of 'distant friendliness' or 'packaged discrimination' toward members of LGBT communities," Albert said. "Many people may seem friendly to LGBT groups because they think these groups have nothing to do with them, but once they feel that some LGBT issues would affect them, they show some hostility."
Splitting into two groups with different routes after departing, marchers returned to Ketagalan Boulevard at about 4:30pm, where they had a tribute to three late advocates of LGBT rights — entertainer Da Bing (大炳), activist Chiang Chia-wen (江嘉雯) and stage actor Liu Ching-hung (劉敬弘).
The parade's organizers said the tribute was to recognize the contribution of the three to the LGBT rights movement.


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Jo has been teaching STOTT PILATES® from her private studio for over 10 years and involved in the health and fitness industry for over 20 years. Currently she is the only Fully Certified STOTT PILATES® Instructor in the Woking area.
Initially qualifying as a Personal Trainer back in 1996 Jo has worked with clients as diverse as Olympic speed skaters, professional golfers and international level cricketers. Jo also played an instrumental role in the research underpinning the development of the British Academy of Sport.
It was following a number of injuries and illness during the early 2000s that Jo began practicing the Pilates method. It was through doing this work that Jo noticed positive changes in her own health and fitness that no previous form of exercise had achieved.
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Rutgers faculty are invited to attend the symposium, "Scholarship in a Changing Digital Environment: Opportunities, Challenges, Recognition" sponsored by the Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Vice President for Research and Graduate and Professional Education, the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences-New Brunswick, the New Brunswick Faculty Council, and the Rutgers University Libraries. The purpose of the symposium is to engage the faculty in a dialog about how to address the challenges facing the academy in disseminating the results of research and scholarship.
The products of research and scholarship are evolving concurrently with the processes for their creation. The traditional journal and monograph are joined by new forms of scholarly works that cross disciplines and do not depend on print versions. Digital technologies have expanded the range of dissemination possibilities, as well as blurred the definitions of traditional content categories. How should we value these new forms in the academy? Are new ways to accomplish credentialing, peer review, rewards and recognition needed? The development of new business models to support peer-reviewed open access scholarship is challenged by diverse perspectives on copyright and author rights. What is the university's role in the dissemination of the research and scholarship in which it has invested? Join your colleagues is a stimulating discussion of these topics.
The full symposium program is available.
Background Readings and Websites
Location: October 9, 2009, Multipurpose Room, Cook Campus Center, 8:30 AM-1:30 PM, including lunch.
Please call the Libraries Administration office, 732/932-7505, or email Janie Fultz (email@example.com) no later than October 1st to indicate that you will be able to participate.
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"You know the drill, ladies," bellowed Ronald from back atop the pipette tip box, "arseholes and elbows! Just because the institute is on lock-down, it doesn't mean we can be a bunch of slackers. We're Murines! Not a bunch of monkeys from the primate lab."
The declaration was greeted with a mixture of groaning, muttering and eye-rolling among the assembled mice. The exception was Mel, who snapped to a smart attention.
"Sir, yes, Sir!" he squeaked.
"Nim," Ronald pointed with his match. "You, Disco, Mel and Luke are on tech duty." He paused. "Where's Luke?" he demanded.
"Coming!" peeped a small mouse from beside the water bottle in the corner of the cage. "I was just taking my pill."
Nim watched him scurry up and squeeze into line beside her. Luke was so-named by the lab technicians because he had been a leukaemia animal model in Bristol University. They had supplied the pills he was taking when the trial had been cut short and he continued to take one a day. One day, Nim was going to ask him what was in them but somehow the time never quite seemed right.
Ronald leant forward and stared at Luke sternly. "Quite ready?"
Luke nodded mutely. Like Mel, he was terrified of "The Gouti", who was twice his size.
"Good." Ronald pointed at Nim. "You're with Nim, Mel and Disco on tech duty. Wierzbowski reported one of the wheels was a bit sticky yesterday."
"Number two," Wierzbowski confirmed.
"No one likes a sticky number two!" sniggered Hutch, beside him.
Hutch was still sniggering as Ronald scampered over with surprising speed and jabbed him hard in the chest with his safety match baton.
"You think there's something funny about a sticky number two wheel?" Ronald asked, leaning in close until their whiskers were almost touching.
Hutch pursed his lips tight, trying to think of an appropriate response. He was saved by Wierzbowski blurting out a repressed giggle of his own. Ronald left his stick pressing against Hutch's chest but stepped one pace to the left, snapping his head round at the last minute to fix his gaze on the new transgressor.
"Looks like we have today's cleaning duty," he announced, looking from one mouse to the other. He took another step to his left. "You too Tyree."
"Yes, boss," Tyree muttered sullenly.
Ronald took a step back and surveyed the line.
"Now, does anyone else have anything to say?" he asked.
The question was greeted by a general shuffling of feet and, with the exception of Nim, refusal to meet his stare.
"Good. There'll be no sticky number twos on my watch." he told them. "Dismissed."