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There's a lot to say about Ash as a character. I'll write an entirely different post about the Pokémon characters in the first three episodes, but for now, let's jump into what we're shown of Ash.
(How to read: Sections can be read on their own if you don't want to read it all; links are to pictures, gifs, or definitions. None of them are necessary, all of them are wonderful, and the alt text is always a joke. See also the note on the text.)
The Mediation of Merchandise
Wow, okay, from the first we get a lot of imagery of
commodification of Pokémon Pokommodification. (Pun train! Hoothoot!)
In the first few minutes of ep. 1, we see that Ash's room is filled with random Pokecrap. The merch that Ash has ranges from kind of cute—Snorlax beanbag chair—to really chintzy—a voltorb that opens up into a clock with a spring-bobble pidgey cuckoo, which makes no sense at all and is the kind of crap you get for nephews you don't like. Ash very literally buys into the Pokémon obsession, which (as someone with a plush woobat hanging three feet away) I get. It's interesting, though, that there is very clearly an in-world industry of Pokémon merch not dissimilar to the industry we see in our world*. This is clearly not presented as product placement for real-world merch– I'm pretty sure they never made a poliwhirl pencil sharpener or a glass zubat mobile. So the toys are there to signal… what, that Ash, like the viewers, loves Pokémon and Pokémon toys? Or can we read it as a sign that Ash's society is heavily invested in Pokemon as entertainment objects, that Pokémon have been turned into commodities in the entertainment industry (and, I'm suspecting, the food industry, the energy industry, the tourism industry– we'll see). Ash is at a remove from real Pokémon, something that becomes abundantly clear through his vast knowledge gaps. Ash surrounds himself withPokémon simulacra as he hopes/waits to encounter actual Pokémon. The result is that he has no idea how to interact with living Pokémon.
Another way we know immediately that Ash has engaged with Pokémon primarily through media representations—the first shots of the first episode directly mirror the grey, pre-game scenes of the Gen I games, then turn to full color, exciting shots of what seems to be an actual and immediate fight, and then fade again into the flickering grey of a television screen as we pull back to find that Ash is watching a televised battle. What's more, some of this battle makes up the theme song footage of the show's first season. This draws our attention immediately to the fact that Ash, like us, is watching filtered, fictionalized representations of Pokemon, even though Ash (unlike the viewers) plans to dedicate his early years to interacting with the real thing. (Some of us also planned this, settled for literature instead. Pokesigh) His rote memorization of his choice of starters, also learned through an educational broadcast (maybe some kind of MOOC that Oak teaches?) is obviously the excitement of the inexperienced.
Educational Mediation– Oak and Pokedex
I'm gonna say up front that I think Prof. Oak is hella shady. A lot of information and power is given by Oak and for various reasons I'm somewhat suspicious of him as an objective source of information. (More on this later.) When Ash receives a Pokédex from Oak in the first episode and then begins to rely on it for information, I'm immediately wary. For one, it's apparently an identification device registered to Ash and only Ash, although Ash himself isn't aware of this. (We see this in episode 2 where Ash basically gets asked for papers at a police checkpoint. Flagging this, what is up with the political situation that they'd both allow a ten year old to wander, sans guardian, but also demand to see his papers?)
Worse, though, the 'dex is simply more mediation that gives Ash information about Pokémon that is highly questionable. For example, when Pikachu comes under attack from a spearow after Ash throws a rock, the 'dex explains that "Wild Pokémon tend to be jealous of human trained Pokémon." Let's unpack this:
Actually, no, you know what, I straight up call bullshit, because Ash just threw a rock at the spearow. The spearow is not jealous, it's angry, possibly frightened, and we know (because the Pokédex told us moments before) that humans have to weaken wild Pokémon by using their own Pokémon. Wild Pokémon aren't jealous, it's just that the real threat to the spearow is not Ash but the Pokémon Ash is (in theory) controlling. Do wild Pokémon follow the "battle rules" that you don't attack people but instead displace aggression onto Pokémon proxies? If so, then human-Pokémon interactions have drastically influenced the behavior of wild Pokémon. (I know that there'll be instances of Pokémon attacking humans directly, but I'm flagging this as a running concern–do wild Pokémon usually ignore humans and focus on the domesticated Pokémon?)
Transgressing Boundaries, Ritual Aggression, and Ash's Revolutionary Potential
Ash's inexperience is clear even after he actually gets a Pokemon. Just like he doesn't get why that spearow is attacking Pikachu, he tries to use his jacket to weaken and catch a pidgey after Pikachu won't obey him. Spoilers: doesn't work.
Later (episode 3), with Pikachu and a newly captured pidgeotto too weak to fight, Ash attempts to fight Team Rocket himself to avoid sending a weakened caterpie to battle ekans and koffing. Although it's been established that Team Rocket doesn't follow the rules ("The Pokémon League rules say only one at a time," protests Ash– so there's a governing body regulating ritualized bloodsports?!), even James laughs and literally flicks Ash off, scornfully informing Ash and the viewers that "In Pokémon battles, only the Pokémon can fight each other."
This. Right here. This. This makes me so excited, because this is Ash's biggest failing, that he doesn't "get" how Pokémon training really works, and his ignorance prevents him from performing the human-Pokémon dynamic that's been modeled for him. It's this ignorance, then, that ultimately makes him a transgressive character.
He keeps keeps crossing the line, and this provokes ridicule from others; but crossing the line and leaping into danger himself is what earns him Pikachu's respect in the first ep. In contrast to his highly mediated, self-distancing obsession with Pokémon merch and TV shows, his first moves as a trainer all involve throwing himself over the boundary of How Things Are Done. Sure, okay, part of this is throwing rocks at birds and trying to catch them in his clothing, but it's also shielding Pikachu from spearow attacks with his own body or trying to physically fight off adult criminals himself rather than sending out his poor concussed caterpie. What many take as a sign of Ash's total ignorance is a much more direct engagement with his world than most of Ash's peers are willing to attempt. (He starts off on foot, after all; cf. Gary Oak, who travels by car.) They may be more savvy about how to actually participate in the discourse and practices of Pokémon training, but none of them are as willing to actually enter into "the world of Pokémon" as whole-heartedly, whole-bodily as Ash is.
Indeed, in a tightly controlled cultural arena (literally), Ash is willing to transgress cultural codes. I'm going to call it now, Ash is a potentially dangerous and revolutionary figure. Listen, I know we don't end up in season 13 following Ash's struggles as the hunted leader of a violently Marxist revolution fighting against both the Pokémon Yakuza and a totalitarian government as he takes a stand for Pokémon personhood** (writing that sentence made me so excited)– BUT, Ash is immediately breaking rules, both out of compassion and due to his inability to perform the type of control/mastery/competitive competence that will make one "the best."
And I don't want to overstate the point– Ash still has a driving desire to be a master. He's totally gobbling up what the media's been serving. While the side of the good/evil line Ash belongs on is never really in doubt– he's not only young and non-threatening but also essentially good-hearted and, for a ten year old, compassionate– there exists in my head and heart a darker, more nuanced version of the show in which Ash is a more conflicted character (a Potter Sorting Hat type deal) whose disregard for/ignorance of the rules could go either way, fueling his ambition and making him a dangerous power-seeker or causing him to question a system that he has, til now, accepted uncritically. These ideas are here in the show, they're just never really made that dark and complex. Probably audience concerns, but when I was watching first season Saturday morning reruns, I'd've loved that stuff, so…
The Oak Dynasty, Privilege, and Gender(?)
One of the reasons I'm suspicious of Oak is the subtle hints of his privileged position. Not just him, but the structure of the society as a whole seems tinged with privilege. Power comes from Oak in the form of starter 'mon, in the form of knowledge, in the form of technology. Gary obviously knows more about Pokémon than Ash and, as I mentioned, he leaves by car, which implies greater wealth. The Oaks are obviously a Pokémon dynasty who are thriving within the structure of things and who embody the competence and mastery Ash desires. It's nepotism, guys and gals, plain and simple.
Unlike Oak/Gary, Ash is immediately associated with women, living with his mother
in a small house on what looks like the very edge of town. (Flagging it: Is Ash's association with women, as opposed to the Prof Oak/Gary pairing, a theme? If so, what is the implication?) Ash may be a marginalized figure– Gary demands Ash address him with an honorific, saying, "Mr. Gary to you. Show some respect!" (This was the reason we all named him BUTT in the Gen I games. Mr. Butt. Lolz.)
Then Ash is sort-of mentored, sort-of befriended, sort-of harassed by this rando girl whose relationship to Pokémon isn't clear. (She's got a goldeen, but she's afraid of bugs? I know that Misty is a member of a gym, but Ash doesn't.) As strange as his friendship with Misty is, it's a stark contrast to the fawning admiration the cheerleader girls lavish on Gary as he drives off to begin his journey. And honestly, some of the nicest moments come when we see that Ash and Misty's antagonistic relationship is a sibling dynamic, with Misty's irritation deflating when things get serious, and Ash being obnoxious but never really mean. They're obviously comfortable together. Misty arguably has much greater grounds for demanding respect than Gary–like Gary, she is an "insider," able to navigate the social structures with which Ash is struggling. Unlike Gary, though, Misty treats Ash as a peer, more or less. (Ash repays her by being a total sociopath, because he is ten.) As a peer, she still has greater knowledge and occasionally advises/educates Ash. The question is, will her attitude toward Pokémon inform Ash's development as a trainer as much as the educational tools given to him by Prof. Oak? Are we seeing two different and conflicting ways of learning?
And that's where we are! There's probably more to be said, but that's what comment sections are for! Coming soon, a closer look at the liminal Pokémon figures, and reading pikachu and meowth as foils (and, I think, kindred spirits).
– Political situation
– Do wild 'mon usually attack trainer's 'mon instead of the trainer themself?
– Is Ash consistently associated with women? Is the show saying something about gender, and if so, what?
* I bought my Pikachu wallet at Hot Topic and the really pretty cashier said "You'll be the coolest kid in town" but she said it in a patronizing way not a flirty way so I left in shame but now I have an awesome wallet, so oh, well, it just goes to show ya stuff.
** Googling for "Pokemon legally recognized as persons" (my search history is just the best; one search is "Octopodes are massing") yields no fanfics about said legal battle, which is good because I've had one about Mr. Fuji going up against eco-social injustice in the pipes for a while, and I am stone cold serious. Fuji-san for president.


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A write-up around arctic monkeys birthday cake.
Absorbing arctic monkeys birthday cake photos
Naturally, in the event the youngster's name is Sarah Caroline, you are are going to require a rather enormous cake, ha. we were holding several of the steps that ought to be viewed while preparing birthday cakes for adults. Incorporating something your distinctive birthday person likes then that will not only be fun for the people guests but for those person obtaining the birthday also.


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Within two days, Singtel has announced two collaborations with different firms, in distinct regions, with an intent to save users from security breaches. Just a day before, it had partnered with National University of Singapore (NUS) to establish a cybersecurity laboratory in Singapore.
Today Singtel revealed it has signed a deal with TIS Inc (TIS), a subsidiary of leading Japanese systems integration company TIS Intec Group, to offer cyber security services in Japan. With this association, it aims to help businesses build cyber resilience and protect critical infrastructure.
Singtel's subsidiary Trustwave, one of the fastest-growing global managed security services providers will work to provide TIS Managed Security Services through a new Security Operation Centre (SOC) which will be established in Tokyo.
Mr Bill Chang, Chief Executive Officer, Group Enterprise at Singtel said,
Our partnership with TIS strengthens our presence in the region as we work together to meet Japan's growing need for robust cyber security defences.
Trustwave's first SOC in Japan will enhance its ability to offer TIS' customers round-the-clock monitoring of their networks and rapid response to cyber attacks. The centre will connect to Trustwave's global network of eight SOCs and will be backed by security experts located around the world, offering Japanese businesses local visibility combined with global threat awareness and protection.
Mr Robert J. McCullen, Chief Executive Officer and President at Trustwave said,
TIS Managed Security Services will be a strong offering in the Japanese market, backed by the global capabilities and threat intelligence from Trustwave.
The launch of the TIS Managed Security Services in Japan is timely given that the cyber security market in the country is expected to grow from over US$4 billion in 2013 to more than $10 billion in 2019, according to Micro Market Monitor.
Mr Masayuki Inaba, Executive Vice President at TIS said,
Trustwave's Managed Security Services will augment our infocomm technology consultancy and systems integration capabilities to protect Japanese companies against cyber crime and potential loss of revenue. By securing their data and sensitive information, we can help companies to preserve their customers' and associates trust.


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Evaluation of antioxidant capacity and aroma quality of breast milk
Objective: It is important to understand the difference and similarity in antioxidant capacity and aroma quality between formula and breast milk for purposes of modifying infant formulas. We evaluated the antioxidant properties and aroma quality of infant formula and breast milk. Methods: Six breast milk samples and four infant formulas were used. Antioxidant properties were measured using the following methods: 2,2-diphenyl-1-picryhydrazyl free radical scavenging capacity, oxygen radical absorbance capacity, total phenolic content, and phenolic composition. Aroma quality was determined using the electronic nose. Results: The 2,2-diphenyl-1-picryhydrazyl free radical scavenging activity for formula and breast milk ranged from 45.3% to 61.8% and from 52.8% to 61.2%, respectively. Oxygen radical absorbance capacity ranged from 28.8 to 31.9 g/kg for formula and from 25.5 to 39.2 g/kg for breast milk. Total phenolic content ranged from 422 to 751 mg/kg and from 329to 797 mg/kg for formula and milk, respectively. p-Hydroxybenzoic acid, p-coumaric acid, and ferulic acid were detected with values ranging from 614 to 635, 1391 to 1444, and 1425 to 1490 μg/kg in breast milk and from 783 to 3594, 1449 to 1510, and 1447 to 1561 μg/kg in formulas. Electronic nose results indicated that the aroma quality of formula controls 2, 3, and 4 was similar to that of breast milk. Conclusion: Differences and similarities in antioxidant properties and aroma quality were found among some of the formulas and breast milk. The contribution of phenolic acids to total antioxidant capacity was limited.
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|Antioxidant capacity, Aroma quality, Breast milk, Infant formula, Oxygen radical absorbance capacity, Phenolic acids, Total phenolic content
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Li, W. (Wende), Hosseinian, F, Tsopmo, A, Friel, J.K. (James K.), & Beta, T. (Trust). (2009). Evaluation of antioxidant capacity and aroma quality of breast milk. Nutrition, 25(1), 105–114. doi:10.1016/j.nut.2008.07.017


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Naas GAA kids Christmas party is on again - probably
Club meeting on tomorrow
Naas GAA Club
A meeting has been called for tomorrow to save the Naas GAA children's Christmas party.
The club has today reversed a decision - made yesterday - to cancel the event which brings many many hundreds of children and adults to the club.
Naas GAA has a significant juvenile membership, which generates revenue for the club, and is among the most active clubs participating in GAA games at underage level anywhere.
According to the club it was decided to call off the event because "we did not have enough volunteers to come on board to help with the event."
The club says these are needed to "help prepare/transform the facilities, participate on the day and ensure that the event can be run in a safe and friendly environment."
A club statement added: "While this decision has caused a lot of reaction amongst members it was a necessary call, at the time.
However, overnight we have received numerous calls offering support and assistance to run the Christmas Party."
Club chairman Damien McGrath says he will host a meeting in the club on Sunday at 6pm and "would encourage anyone who is available and willing to help run the event to come along."
He added: "Providing we get the appropriate level of support to allow us host and run an event of this size in a safe manner, the party will proceed. (I) appreciate any support you can offer at this time."


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Benny Se Teo is the co-founder of Eighteen Chefs.
Benny spent 10 years getting in and out of prison. At the age of 45 in 2005, he opened Goshen and started cooking professionally.
Benny is also the author of Honest Good Food – a book where he shares his collection of comfort food recipes that are inspired by his childhood memories and personal experiences.
In this conversation, we spoke about
- Benny's childhood packing opium
- Why is it so hard to kick the drug habit?
- Benny's experience working at Jamie Oliver's Fifteen Foundation
- and much more!
If you've only got 2 minutes, here's a short video on (You Would Be Hanged But It's 100X Better Than Sex)
- Listen to the full interview on iTunes.
- Stream by clicking here.
- Download as an MP3 by right-clicking here and choosing "save as."
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Good Morning!
Something a little bit different today. I'm still working on my CT Projects and will have another kit to introduce tomorrow but I just couldn't pass up this opportunity. i live in Canada and what's more Canadian than a Moose? It's on our money even! Also my Dad and Katie collect Moose everything so I knew that I had to jump on this opportunity. This new kit from Nibbles Skribbles is called "Merry Christ-Moose" and it's adorable and I want to win it badly. If I don't win it though I will probably buy it. You can buy it at HERE at STS.


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Update: This business has ceased its operations.
Sharing the same premises as Hsinchu Garden (新竹园) is Khidthung Thai Seafood Tomyam Restoran (想你泰中泰海鲜大排档). This restaurant in Jelutong serves Thai and Chinese cuisine with particular emphasis on seafood.
minced chicken is seasoned with pungent spices, then wrapped in aromatic pandan leaves before baking. I like the rich, savory flavor of chicken inside each wrap.
tom yum soup. Sourness of this delightful soup does a great job in boosting my appetite. This soup makes liberal use of red and green chili peppers, so be prepared for a devilish-pungent experience!
Steamed Seafood (นึ่งมะนาวซอส). For dinner tonight, the choices are kapa clams and squid. The sauce is heavily flavored with lime, so you can bet that this dish is meant to be sour.
squid itself is fresh and delectable. I like the pleasant sensation of chewing well-cooked squid.
Name: Khidthung Thai Seafood Tomyam Restoran (想你泰中泰海鲜大排档)
Address: 380A, Jalan Perak, 11600 Jelutong, Pulau Pinang
Contact: 04-282-3603
Business hours: 5:00pm-11:30pm
Website: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Khidthung-Thai-Seafood-Tomyam-Restoran/1419766614998461
Coordinates: 5.39492 N, 100.31434 E
Directions: Khidthung Thai Seafood Tomyam Restoran is located along Perak Road (Jalan Perak) between Kang Beef House (江祖传牛肉小镇) and OldTown White Coffee. There are parking spaces along the service road in front of the restaurant.


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Every time you think the Star Wars promo is over, J.J. Abrams and Lucasfilm release yet another look at The Force Awakens. This time it's a short TV spot that offers audiences a closer look at new character Finn.
Pause at 0:14 to see Finn wield a lightsaber and at 0:22 to see him get his hero on with Han Solo. He even mans a Millennium Falcon gun at 0:25.
The clip also shows plenty of Stormtrooper action and we must say, they've become a significantly more ferocious fighting force since we last saw them on the silver screen. These guys are positively badass. Check out that weapon at 0:13, and plenty of new footage in the latest Star Wars teaser.


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Alpha Phoenicis aka Ankaa"the phoenix":
The brightest star in the constellation Phoenix
Part of spectroscopic binary star system
This is one is an Inception item. Trivia within trivia within trivia…
This is a crucible set of gear that is name after the star Ankaa which means "phoenix" in Arabic. This star lives in the constellation named Phoenix and is a part of a spectroscopic binary star system. That means the components orbit each other in a two star system aka "double star system". This star will shed its outer layers as a planetary nebula and become a white dwarf relativity soon in astronomical terms. What brings us full circle is the emblem found on the crucible gear it is that of a binary phoenix. The binary phoenix icon is used in Destiny as a an example of testing ones own light upon itself in the crucible. So our death and revival are how we grow. Those that can achieve greatness will hone their Light and shed what they where before.
I know right?
The flavor text has some interesting clues as well.
- We have much to teach each other.
- Focus not on the death, but on the rebirth.
- The hotter the furnace, the purer the metal.
- "Developing a theory is one thing – proving it in the field quite another. That's the beauty of the Crucible." –Ikora Rey
- The phoenix that fights itself, then rises from its ashes stronger than ever. That is the Crucible.
While arguably these are not the most well written flavor text in game and a couple are contentious. They do play an important role in the naming of this gear.
So two things stand out.
One we are made stronger by testing our light against one another and ourselves. This is where the phoenix is representative of Guardians learning how to fight by killing, dying and reviving. As a phoenix rises from the ashes, we must focus on the rebirth. This helps us become stronger each time, by tempering our light.
Which brings us to the other thing in the flavor text. Our trials within the crucible are compared to a real life process. Now here's the tricky part.
"The hotter the furnace, the purer the metal."
This refers to a Crucible Vessel or container made of materials that resist great heat use to purify metals. What's hard to get past is the mentioning of needing a "hotter" furnace to make a "purer" metal. This seems like a mistake on Bungies part and could have been a little more comprehensive. Because purifying metals in a crucible one would only need to heat the metal to a molten state then skim the impurities or remove the slag that rises to the top. So this would mean once the furnace is hot enough to liquefy the metal, making the molten metal even hotter by increasing the heat of the furnace is redundant. Right?
Well not really, I may have found a way to reconcile this. In the most common metallurgy crucibles are used this way for purification. However on a much larger scale in high quality metal and ultra pure metal refineries greater heat is required to remove certain impurities. Some impurities have you be bonded with certain elements before they can be burned away or removed, therefore additional steps are needed to create a better product. One way is the Bessemer process, this is the removal of impurities from the iron by the use of oxidation. With air being blown through the molten iron the oxidation raises the temperature of the iron mass and keeps it molten. This process has even evolved over the years and has split or been used in combination with other refinery methods. The purer metal can become, the stronger and more uniform it will be when casting, forging or combining with other elements. While a great deal of metals can be made, such as high temperature malleable Brass or hardened corrosion resistant medical grade stainless steel all share one thing. The fundamental crucible pot is still used at the very center of almost every different type of metal foundry.
"If you can't stand the heat, stay out of the Crucible, but if you can burn bright and shine like a star!"
Ryno-666 of RYNO666.com


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Book Review: Katrina and Elishia Learn About Ouija Boards by Geraldine M. Paulette Bennett
Yes this is a children's book, meaning it was written with children in mind.
I can hear you groan.
You might be tempted to pass it by because it was written for children.
Please don't.
This book contains some of the best instruction on the practical use of the Ouija board I have found anywhere.
The book tells the story of Katrina and Elishia, and of their grandmother who patiently instructs them on the use of the board and on some potential hazards and what to do about them if they occur. There is dialogue and the "lessons" are in the context of story.
Granny tells the girls that she herself doesn't generally use the board because the board is, "just a way of visualizing what you can hear or see on your own," and I believe this is true but while it is a common criticism of board use among proficient mediums it is also the strength of the board.
If a medium tells you she sees your deceased aunt and describes her perfectly you are convinced (at least some people are). But what if two blindfolded sitters at a board with scrambled letters produce the same description and a message to follow that contains information only you and your aunt know and what if this session is video recorded.
I may be exaggerating but I am doing so for effect.
The strength of the board lies in its physicality, there is an objectivity about it that you don't find from other forms of mediumship and that is what I see as the boards, so far, untapped potential.
But I digress.
I am supposed to be reviewing the book not speculating about the board's potential.
The girls want to use the board so their grandmother is going to teach them the best way.
How many grandmothers would simply forbid the use of the board?
Not this one, she uses the opportunity to teach her granddaughters about spirit contact and best practices where spirit contact is concerned.
She tells them, "whatever kinds of thoughts you think in your mind, those are the thing that you will bring into your life," good advice not only for board use but for life in general.
Grandmother goes on to teach the girls about choice and the power they have in choosing their emotional states. They have the power to allow or not allow any emotion, any feeling, and any entity to influence them. In many ways this is lesson number one: you have the power, you are in control.
As the book progresses we experience an Ouija séance with the girls under the watchful coaching eye of their much more experienced grandmother.
The book is as entertaining as it is informative.
I highly recommend it even if you are a grandmother.
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Buick Wagon?
Buick Wagon
Buick Wagon
Sorry, one crappy photo is all I have.
I have literally no idea what it is.
Any ideas?
Help me. When The Grand Tour finally airs, how do I watch it? I can't get Amazon's video service in Canada.
Oh yeah.
Read the whole thread. This is incredulous.
I put together this poll.
I just bought this.
I'm Canadian and I make grocery flyers for American stores.
I've been looking for a few hours. Can't find anything similar.
Happy birthday to Peter Black as well!
According to transport Canada,
I was wondering where those charts plotting used car values over time came from. I've seen them on jalopnik before, usually outlining the jump in collector car values. Anyone know what site that is?
He never responded.
The Dodge Attitude
There was a Jalopnik or maybe Oppositelock post a while ago about an old pickup truck, 80s or 90s, that was in showroom condition with less than 100 miles on it. Can anyone find the article in question?
Anyone have experience with ASUS?


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Chef Josh Henderson
Finalist, James Beard Foundation Awards "Best Restaurant Design", 2014
"Rising Star" Award, Star Chefs, 2009
Executive Chef/Owner, Huxley Wallace Collective, Seattle, WA
Josh Henderson is the award winning Executive Chef and founder of the acclaimed Huxley Wallace Collective. Known as a visionary and food entrepreneur, Josh has spent his career cooking in kitchens and unique locations across the country, more recently establishing a group of highly successful restaurants in the Pacific Northwest.
Josh received the Star Chefs Rising Star Award in 2009, was named the most influential person of 2010 by Seattle Magazine, and was recognized in Puget Sound Business Journal's 2012 top 40 under 40. He is actively involved in the food world, leading discussions locally and across the country, and participating in events as highlighted chef or food expert. Josh is also involved in supporting a number of local and national nonprofit organizations including the No Kid Hungry campaign based out of Washington DC. He published his first cookbook in July 2012, The Skillet Cookbook – A Streetfood Manifesto.
Discover The Box Curated By Chef Josh Henderson
The Huxley Wallace Collective
The Huxley Wallace Collective owns and operates restaurants throughout the greater Northwest, providing handcrafted food, spaces and experiences in beautiful Washington State. The restaurant group has received local and national acclaim including a James Beard nomination in 2014. Restaurants have been featured in publications and broadcasts around the world including: The New York Times, Food & Wine, Bon Appetit, GQ, SAVEUR, Conde Nast Traveler, Sunset Magazine, Coastal Living, USA Today, Huffington Post, Travels with Andrew McCarthy, Restaurant Design Digest and many more.
Properties Chef Henderson has led from concept to execution include: his newest restaurant, Vestal, inside Seattle's recently opened Thompson Hotel, Westward, a contemporary "water inspired" restaurant and bar located on the shores of Lake Union; its sibling Little Gull Grocery, a 22-seat oyster bar and "to-go" grocery; fan favorite Quality Athletics, a full service sports bar and restaurant located in Seattle's Pioneer Square; Great State Burger, a take on the classic burger joint serving grass-fed organic beef, organic milk shakes, Yukon Gold crinkle cut fries, fresh American cheese, lettuce and tomato; Bar Noroeste, a taqueria serving a progressive and edgy style of booze friendly food – favorites you'd expect with a unique twist, and the unexpected in a simple, approachable style; and Saint Helens, an American style brasserie located along the Burke Gilman trail in the Laurelhurst neighborhood.


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Julie Ngoya Tshidibu
Julie Ngoya Tshidibu
Julie. Tell us ABOUT yourself.
I was born in Kinshasa, D.R. Congo, and grew up in Germany. My family is quite big (I have seven siblings) but most of us have already moved from home, inc. To other countries and continents. I speak five languages (English, German, French, Spanish, Lingala) and am currently learning Russian. One of my goals in life is to speak at least all official languages of the UN. After that, I'll target more exotic languages. I'm a certified Executive, Personal and Leadership Coach and have been working in the corporate world the past six years until I recently decided to stop working for Uncle Sam and become my boss. I am an adaptable person whose premiss is to seek truth, knowledge and understanding in everything I do and everyone I encounter in life.
Our readers would love to get to know you more Julie. Tell us about yourself, what is unique about you?
My belief is that everyone is unique, special and very individual in their way, in the way they have been created. Hence, everything about me is unique - the same way everything about you is unique.
Julie, what are your passion and aspiration in life? How did you start as a Blogger?
Often, while browsing the web, I was searching for things I could not find. Be it in fashion, education, understanding, common knowledge, etc. - it was all the same: something was missing. So I asked myself: Why not create what I believe is lacking?
Why not bridge the gap? It was difficult for me to identify with the things I saw and see online, so I embarked on a journey of self-discovery and purpose to identify what it was that I could give to the world. Some of the things I discovered so far is my passion for combining clothes to create outfits which represent someone's identity. To do that, one has to know who they are which I am trying to help people uncover through the sharing of coaching lessons. I try to tell stories in my posts and hope to both help others and learn for myself along the way.
Who is your inspiration in life Julie? How do you keep inspired?
What inspires me is to live a life for others. To bless others through what I do or say. To be a light in this world and add value to other people's lives. To help others discover themselves and be free from any system that enslaves them and does not allow them to become which they were created to be. There are many examples which represent this type of inspiration to me, both alive and dead but living - due to the legacy they have left, as a result: Martin Luther K Jr., Sojourner Truth, Mahatma Gandhi, Maya Angelou, Sunday Adelaja, and, most importantly, Jesus Christ.
We all make mistakes Julie; we wish we could take back. Please tell us about time being a Blogger, you wish you'd handled a situation differently with a colleague.
I've not been in that situation so far.
Julie , when you're working with a large number of clients, it's tricky to deliver excellent service to them all. As a Blogger, how do you go about prioritising your clients' needs?
Personally, I believe in excellence, professionalism and truth. This is what I offer my audience. Therefore, the best to me is to deliver these things to people with every service or product I provide.
Please tell us, Julie, about a time you had to be very strategic to meet all your top priorities as a Blogger?
Most times when I travel, I have to be very strategic in planning and making sure that work is done ahead of time to facilitate my work while still being productive and delivering quality outputs. On the other hand, I have only started a few months ago and decided to embark on blogging full-time three weeks ago - hence, I am still at the early stage, if I can say so.
Julie, please give us an example of a time when you were able to successfully persuade someone to see things your way at work.
The most important thing to me is the truth - as long as you have truth on your side, it will take care of itself. Everyone is seeking for truth, so I make sure that I present my case on that base - and on that base only - to be understood and gain people's agreement. Persuading people to see things your way was a daily activity at my previous workplace, so I do not deem this to be a rare instance. As long as you truly listen to others, show understanding for them and base your conversation on truth, you will always convince people to see things your way, even if they do not agree in the end.
Julie, please tell us about your proudest professional accomplishment as a Blogger. There might be many, but there is always this proudest moment that you just want to share with everyone. What is it and why?
My proudest moment was when I finished and revamped my website. It was hard work, since I built it all by myself and had to study Wordpress from scratch, however, the effort was worth wile because I now recognise myself in it.
Julie, please give us an example of a time you were able to be creative with your work. What was exciting or difficult about it?
Hmmm, everything I blog about is mixed with creativity. You have to be quite creative to constantly think of new combinations and variations of your clothes. It requires effort and imagination, both in regards to the outfits and the setting through which those can be presented to tell a story. What I also do is, I combine my outfits with life and coaching lessons, so finding a topic on which to talk about that somehow can be linked to the outfit and expression thereof is always an exciting, challenging journey, but very fulfilling.
What advice would you give to the people who want to be successful as a Blogger?
The most important thing is to look into yourself and uncover who you are. This will open your eyes to the potential, the talents, the gifts, the inclinations you have and inside yourself, therefore, the value you can add to people's lives. That knowledge will inspire the content of your blog.
Are you looking for collaboration with fashion talents, brands and creatives? If yes, please state below what type of collaboration you are looking for?
I am open to any collaboration.
Photo Credits:
1) Fina Silva
2) Myself
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Kevin Hassett, chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, was elated about the new trade deal between the United States, Mexico and Canada, the USMCA.
"This is a great deal," Hassett stated. "I think that we just sort of won the Super Bowl, but all three countries did because President Trump delivered a modern, twenty-first-century trade deal."
"It's great for American workers, it's great for American farmers, it opens up markets to the south and to the north to our products."


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At TDW, our Continuous Improvement program calls for continuously improving our products and services to better serve our customers, strengthen our company, and enhance individual employees' abilities to work effectively.
Lean Six Sigma Methodology
To drive our culture of continual growth and improvement, we've implemented a methodology known as Lean Six Sigma, which helps companies standardize procedures and eliminate waste – ultimately providing more value to our customers.
How does the process work? In our case, it has involved several major steps:
- Breaking down everything we do into a series of processes.
- Determining how to best measure the effectiveness of our processes.
- Identifying and addressing performance gaps.
Green Belt/Black Belt Certification
Because Lean Six Sigma is a collaborative methodology, it calls for a team approach to improving processes. Leading these team efforts are project managers with Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Green Belts:
- Typically work on projects that call for enhancing performance measurements related to a process.
- Receive direction from within their departments (from accounting to engineering).
- Uses the tools needed to craft the best possible responses to performance gaps.
Black Belts:
- Tackle larger, more time-consuming projects.
- Receive direction from executive teams.
- Receive coaching from company leaders.
- Provide coaching for Green Belts.
The Green Belt/Black Belt program ensures that every process improvement project we undertake has the right organizational support and expertise from day one, making them more likely to succeed.
Kaizen Events
Kaizen is a Japanese term for "continuous improvement." At TDW, we hold multi-day "Kaizen events" that encourage our people to tackle problems such as poor product flow or delivery delays as a team. These events create continual small improvements that collectively result in major benefits: improved processes and reduced waste.
Additional benefits of Kaizen events include:
- Improved quality
- Improved productivity
- Greater safety
- Lower costs
Since TDW launched our Continuous Improvement program, we've gotten better at identifying areas that need improvement and fixing them from within. The result? Better products and services, increased employee efficiency, and greater customer satisfaction.


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Here we are with 400 words Essay on Poverty in India describing about the cause of poverty and how we can rid from this social evil to make India a prosperous nation for all where everyone can rejoice the fundamental rights equally. Read about Essay on Poverty in India.
Essay on Poverty in India
Poverty is one of the major problems in India. It is the root cause of many socio-economic problems including population explosion, unemployment, rising graph of crimes and child labor. Poverty reduction or poverty alleviation should be the main target of any developing nation to get prosperous and developed country.
Poverty implies a condition in which a person fails to meet his basic requirements like food, resident, job, cloth, sanitation and education. India is the home to the world's largest proportion of the poor and the problem of poverty is acute in villages. Even prevalence of poverty is not uniform all across India. Poverty should not be considered as single problem as it is a raising alarm for many other social evils so it become necessary to deal the problem with lots of care and sensitivity.
What are the causes of poverty? There are lots of reasons behind poverty in developing nations like India. Rapidly growing population, poor Agriculture practice, unequal distribution of wealth, unemployment, corruption, illiteracy are some of the major causes of poverty in India. Gap between the rich and the poor getting wider day by day is also responsible for India's poverty. Not only economic reasons are responsible for poverty but there are many social causes such as untouchability, Caste system, and reservation policies equally responsible.
To eliminate the poverty from India our government and many NGOs working together. Poverty can be eliminated by providing more employment opportunities so that people become able to meet their basic needs. Many programs like Integrated Rural Development Programme, Jawahar Rozgar Yojana and Rural Landless Employment Guarantee Programme have started with a view to eliminate poverty in the rural sector. Establishment of Small Scale Industries can be also helpful in eradicating the poverty. To get rid from poverty we have to fill the growing gap between rich and poor so that all can have same level of living at least the basic facilities should be equal for all. Free education, population control, equal chances of growth, removal of social evils, more employment opportunities, Agricultural growth, Speedy Development of Infrastructure and many more measures can make India poverty free.
Remember we should hate poverty not the poor, it's our social responsibility to work together and fill the gap between the two parts of society- Rich and poor. Sharing is caring is the best way to get rid from poverty and make India a prosperous nation for all.


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Tan and black versions available in these old nicely worn vintage baby shoes. Stocking, pins, scissors, safety pins and pearl button top all vintage. While I have always included a sprig of Sweet Annie with them, I cannot do so for their French excursion due to customs concerns. A sprig of French Lavender would work just as well.
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Happy Holidays!
We have added a wonderful peppermint scrub, made by Suzanne @ Verdae Skin Therapy, to selected services this season.
The peppermint scrub has many benefits...
*Exfoliating during the winter is important since our skin gets dry quicker from the cold weather. The exfoliation removes the dry, dead skin uncovering the new softer skin.
*The ultra moisturizing shea butter in the scrub immediately provides a nourishing protective layer to the new skin, shielding it from the dry cold air.
*The light peppermint scent is the perfect amount of aromatherapy. Invigorating just enough to get the day going, but mild enough that relaxation continues.
*Lastly, but certainly not least, Verdae uses local, eco-friendly ingredients which supports our community. They also donate a portion of their sales to local outreach agencies.
Getting a Peppermint Sugar Scrub Package would be a perfect last minute gift for anyone, including yourself!
Best Wishes for the Season,


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Tracy + Anthony's wedding saw my return to Normandy Farms. And what a return it was. Tracy is the sister of Dayna, from the infamous Dayna + Rob. Apparently awesomeness runs in the family!
Tracy + Anthony - thank you both for letting me be there to witness the start of your lives together.


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The Himalayas (literally "abode of snow" in Sanskrit) are sacred to three of the world's major religions – four if you include mountaineering as a faith. These snow-capped mountains have pulled explorers under their spell for centuries, promising an ever-changing landscape of remote villages, thick alpine forests, and rushing rivers set against the otherworldly backdrop of peaks that scrape the belly of heaven itself. Prepare to be astounded.
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Most likely. The air in the Himalayas contains less breathable oxygen than what you're used to at sea level. Everyone will experience the thinner high-altitude air a little differently – and some more than others – slow and steady is always the best way to go. The more time you give yourself to acclimatize, the better you'll feel and the easier your day's trekking will be
Be sure to research the type of accommodation available on your trek before embarking.
Tea Houses (Lodges) at settlements at various points on the trek offer dorm room accommodation and simple basic meals reflective of what the local people in the area eat. Although many tea houses and hotels in the hills and mountains are reasonably comfortable, some may be dirty and rather basic. In areas where chimneys are rare, dining rooms may be smoky. Bedrooms and dorm rooms will not be heated. Note that linens are not provided by the lodges, and nights can get very cold, so it makes sense to bring a sleeping bag even for teahouse treks.
Camping can be conducted almost anywhere in the country. Camping treks can be fully organized and supported with a team of guides (who may or may not be Sherpas), cooks, and porters to accompany you.
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|Resort to the International Criminal Court (upd 2 !! )
|Συνεννόηση για Δράση - Απόψεις
|Συντάχθηκε απο τον/την Χρήστος Μπούμπουλης (Christos Boumpoulis)
|Τρίτη, 08 Μάιος 2018 05:56
Update 14/5/2018,16:00. Sufficient evidence, now, exist that, the I.C.C. has received the Claims' document that I have sent to them. The reason for the submition of these Claims are, exclusively, for rescuing human lives of many innocent civilians; for establishing a non-violence status quo; and for paving the way for the U2RIT's, willing, resort on developing peaceful and civilized means for securing, its viability and self-sufficiency, in every domain. Whoever knows how to pray and wishes to offer a helping hand, it wouldn't be a bad idea to pray for this endevour to end up succesfully. C.B.
Update 9/5/2018, 20:25. Until now I have not received any verification of either, that my email (sent 05:49 - 8/5/2018) was received by the I.C.C. or (if it has been received) that the received content of the email is identical with the one that was sent. C.B.
For rescuing many lives, including my own, today 8/5/2018, I resorted to the International Criminal Court at Hague. Christos Boumpoulis
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It's that time of the year again. That time when fitness fanatics such as you and I are declared war upon by delicious and unforgiving foods, parties at the exact same time we usually workout, and so on so forth. While the food and activities surrounding the holidays are great, you need to increase your awareness to avoid losing your hard earned gains.
In other words, you need a strategy.
So let's put this in a situation. You get out of work at 5pm, and there's a holiday party you have to be at by 6:30pm. Thus, you can't spend your usual one to two hours at the gym.
By the time you get to the gym and change, it's already 5:15pm. You have to be out of there with something accomplished by 6 to then get home, clean up, get your swag on, and get to the gathering.
This should be a no brainer, but 45 minutes is more than enough time to get an awesome workout in. You just have to turn your beast mode on and be ready to get nasty.
And no, the way to do this is not slugging on a treadmill for 30 minutes, but rather via a training methodology known as high intensity circuit training.
Circuit training is moving from one exercise to another without resting, but don't confuse this with interval training: high intensity bouts followed by a controlled rest period repeated for x number of reps (the Tabata 20 on/10 off has become a well known example).
Although interval training is effective, today I'm talking all about circuit training, the benefits of it for fat loss and athletic performance, the physiological effect it has on your body, how to properly design a circuit training program, how to fuel up for this type of training, and the philosophy of quality over quantity.
Let me start by giving you a few reasons why you should have circuit training in your current program if you don't already.
It is time efficient: you can get a full warm up, main workout, and cool down in in less than 45 minutes.
You operate in an anaerobic state (no oxygen available to the body) while circuit training, which can actually increase your aerobic capacity (VO2 Max), which means you can work longer and recover quicker.
*note from James: Don't get confused here. We've talked before on the site about how adaptations from anaerobic glycolysis directly butts heads with aerobic development, and that's still true. What Nick is talking about, more specifically, is the contractile ability or strength of your heart. By working near a maximal heart rate for 30-90 seconds, you can increase the force with which your heart contracts, therefore pumping out more blood with each contraction. This is a more advanced technique, and works on a different aspect of aerobic development, but can still be utilized to squeeze out as much aerobic capacity as possible. Ultimately, your heart rate dictates the adaptation, so it's a good idea to track it throughout your workout.
Depending on intensity and duration, you continue to burn calories for 16-48 hours after a circuit training session. This is credit to EPOC or excess post exercise oxygen consumption. More on that below!
You will see massive improvements in anaerobic conditioning, speed, power, agility, muscle hypertrophy, and most of all mental toughness.
It is a great tool to structure around your heavy lifting days to trim body fat.
It is fun, challenging, outside of the box, and you feel like you're the hulk while you're doing it.
The best way to explain EPOC, and how it keeps your body burning calories after your workout, is the credit card metaphor used by Anja Garcia. Since you're operating in an anaerobic state (without oxygen) while circuit training, your body is building up lactic acid and goes into an oxygen debt (just like spending money that you don't have yet). Now, after the workout, your body has to work to replenish the oxygen debt and flush out that lactic acid. This process takes energy, and thus burns more calories. How long it takes your body to recover is dependent on the intensity and duration of the workout.
The first thing that you should ask when designing a circuit training program is, "what am I preparing for and how do I make this program relevant to my goals?" If you are working out simply because you love to work out and stay fit, then circuit training can be a great vehicle for staying lean and you can take whatever avenue you want. But if you're approaching it from an athletic performance stand point, you need to make your circuits relevant to the demands of your game.
I will give an example. I am a hockey player; the average hockey shift is probably about 30 seconds to a maximum of 1.5 minutes. So when I design my circuits, I want to make them similar in length and physiological demand of a hockey shift. To give you an idea, here is what a sample round might look like for me:
Treadmill sprint, 20 seconds, 12 mph.
Dumbbell bent over row, 8ea arm
20 pushups
All three moves are done straight through without resting then you repeat. If you rest between sets (every time you do all three through) is dependent on what you're preparing for, what adaptation you're looking to get, and what level of conditioning you're at. For a Crossfit athlete or martial artist, I would say absolutely no rest between sets because of the high volume/endurance nature of what they do. Again, all of this will be dictated by where the athlete currently is, and where he or she wants to go.
For example, if you're an MMA or Crossift athlete with a resting heart rate in the 70's, then a circuit training session would look drastically different for you than someone who has a heart rate in the 50's. You first need to acquire some aerobic capacity before you tackle anything else. Thus, your circuits would be at a lower intensity, with a heart rate between 120-150 BPM.
Another example is hockey, aka my game, where we rest between shifts. Thus, I might take a short rest between sets. A great way to gauge if you're ready to get into your next set is to monitor your heart rate. In particular, you're looking for your heart rate to drop back down to 120 BPM because it signifies full recovery.
Again, once you've identified where you are, and what adaptations need to take place to get you where you want to be, your circuit training sessions will be driven by your heart rate.
Let me translate that sample round I gave you, and make it into a template for you to use when you're designing your program:
1A. Metabolic move
Sprint, agility ladder, fast pace ropes, prowler pushes, mountain climbers, jumping jacks, medicine ball slams, something that gets you moving and shoots up your heart rate. Usually like to do this move for time. 15-30 seconds.
1B. Opposing muscle group to 1A
If you did a sprint in 1A, move to an upperbody/core move such as a push-up, shoulder press, russian twist, or front bridge plank. The reps or time frame you do here is dependent on the move. For a general prescription, it should take about 25-30seconds. Also, keep in mind that your heart rate is going to be high from 1A, so keep the loads lower here.
1C. Opposing muscle group to 1B
A simple example would be if you did a bicep curl in 1B, you do a tricep pushdown in 1C. The reps or time frame you do here is dependent on the move. For a general prescription, it should take about 25-30seconds.
The combination of all three moves equals a round. Do each round 2-3 times straight through. Have at least 3 rounds for every time you do a circuit training session.
Disclaimer: The example moves and exercise prescriptions I have given here are for a general consensus not speaking to any one individual. Adjust according to your own fitness levels and abilities.
If you stay within the template I just gave you, your circuit rounds can last anywhere from 30 seconds to two minutes. Given the intensity of these circuits and the fact you'll be working hard for 30-90 seconds, your body will be physiologically operating in what is called Anaerobic Glycolysis.
*note from James: this depends on the structure of the circuit, but for the type of circuit Nick is prescribing you will spend the majority of your time in a "Lactic state." But note that it's important to acquire a near maximal heart rate in order to improve the contractile strength of the heart. You don't just want to slosh around above your anaerobic threshold, unless the demands of your sport etc. require it.
Glycolysis is the breakdown of stored glycogen/glucose (carbohydrates) in the muscle to produce ATP (our body's primary energy source) when no oxygen is available.
To put that in more simple terms, carbs are crucial for this type of work. So do your best to get in quality, denser carbohydrates throughout the day and/or around your workout. This will help not only ensure that you have enough energy for your workout, but it will also aid in recovery.
One more nutritional thought I want to share with you comes from my own trial and error, and it's on the subject of meal timing. I have found that these workouts are best when you feel light. Keep your big meals at least 4 hours from these workouts. You can have a small snack like a piece of fruit or a Cliff bar one hour out.
When discussing circuit training, the idea of quality over quantity has to be covered. Circuit training is not throwing a random osh kosh of exercises together, doing them sloppy, and lying on the ground from exhaustion by the end of the workout. When you are looking at that template I gave and trying to pick your exercises, always ask yourself:
"Why? How does this fit in conjunction with the other exercises and is this going to make me better?"
Yes, you want to feel like you got in an awesome workout, but more importantly it needs to fit in with your overall goals. But the idea of throwing moves together just to be exhausted needs to abolished. Do not work to be tired; work to perform!
About the Author
Nick Mancini is a young up and comer in the fitness industry. Since age 18, Nick has been a certified trainer under the National Strength and Conditioning Association. His mission as a coach is too not only help his clients loose fat and gain muscle, but to inspire and empower his people to pursue higher ground in life. He is currently working on a project to offer his services online called Faith Fire Fight. Nick studies at The College of New Jersey majoring in exercise sciences and plays for their hockey team.


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Chairman's Report
The Council has met on a regular basis throughout the year. Some of our Councillors and our Clerk have attended meetings at Uttlesford relating to Planning, Airport matters, Transport and I am Secretary to the Uttlesford Association of Local Councils. Information from all the meetings we attend enables the Parish Council to know about, and comment on, proposals within our District and County and Local Government issues.
We have made comments on 31 planning applications. Some issues have been raised on some of the proposals but, in general, there are not many that we raise objections to.
We liaise with Essex County Council on road repairs cutting of grass verges and hedges. When reporting pot holes and other minor repairs you are given a reference number but you still have to chase and chase again, in fact, we have some repairs that have been ongoing for well over a year. We will continue to fight on and get these repairs done. The Rangers, however, do an excellent job of cutting back hedges but with only two of them working throughout the district they are difficult to get hold of.
Stansted Airport
We continue to support SSE in the work they do and attend their Parish Liaison Meetings to keep well informed of all developments at the airport. John Pryor who is on the committee of NWEEHPA also keeps us well informed. With the input we get from both of these groups we are made aware and are able to make comment on the various consultations.
In November we arranged a Public meeting in the village hall on Development at StanstedAirport with Duncan Smith and Neil Robinson from the Airport, they answered many questions, mostly regarding flightpaths and noise. This was well attended and we may hold a similar meeting this year.
We commented on the NATS Consultation on the proposal to change existing departure routes from Stansted, heading east, from the Dover route to the Clacton route. We did not object to the change.
The Clerk had attended a NWEEHPA meeting where it was announced that, even though a high percentage of responses received were against the change, the Civil Aviation Authority want to go ahead with it. However, this will still need Government approval, and there will be no change yet, if at all.
SSE continue to keep us up to date with airport matters.
Affordable Housing
I am pleased to report that this is now progressing well. Members of our Housing Committee have had meetings with Hastoe and the Architects. The site at Dell Lane has been chosen and plans drawn up. A Public meeting was held in the Village Hall in December with the plans on show. The meeting was well attended and interest shown. The next stage will be planning permission.
The Post Office
The Post Office and Community Shop are now very much the centre point of the village, they continue to be very well used. Most of the profit from the shop is paid back to the Parish Council towards costs. I would like to thank all the volunteers who give up their time to keep the shop open and also to Jean Camp and Sandra Hatt our Postmistresses who always give that little bit extra to make things run smoothly.
P 3 Paths
I would like to thank Linda Howell and her group of volunteers who spend many hours clearing our footpaths. It is not just the manual work but also all the paperwork and telephone calls that are done before work can start. I think they are getting a good name for themselves as I hear they have been poached by P3 to help out with work in Broad Oak.
Handy Man
George Baron has now been doing this job for over a year and is now a familiar sight as he walks through the village gathering up all the rubbish, this amounts to several bags each week. Many thanks George for all your hard work in keeping the village tidy and making it a more pleasant place to live.
Uttlesford Gypsy & Traveller Consultation
A consultation ran from December to February in which we were asked our views on issues and options on identified sites. Our comments were in favour of smaller sites and a preference to not increase the number of pitches in Little Hallingbury, this being the only site on Green Belt Land.
District Councillor Lesley Wells has informed us that the decision had in fact been made to not increase the size of the Little Hallingbury site.
Car Park
The Car Park extension has now been completed this has given us an extra 25 parking spaces. It is well used especially when the church or village hall is used at the same time as school pick-up time.
War Memorial
After having our War Memorial cleaned. It was agreed that the surrounding shrubbery was in need of care and also with health and safety in mind we should try .to encourage people not to make a shortcut on the edge of the bank. Work on this has started and will be worked on during the year.
When we considered our budget for the coming year 2015/16 we were pleased that, once again, we did not need to raise the precept figure, which relates to the Parish portion of your council tax.
We continue to financially support the church, and give smaller donations to SSE, Air Ambulance and other charities that exist to serve our village as needed.
I would like to thank my fellow Councillors who all give their time freely, not just for meetings but for the work they do on our behalf. Cutting bushes and vegetation from our greens, hedgerows and ponds. Storing salt for our bins in the car park and village hall to keep our paths safe in the snow. There is always someone ready to do the odd repair job. I will not mention them all by name as they all work together and make a great team.
Finally I would like to thank Freda our Clerk for all her hard work during the year and for keeping me in line.


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In a blink winter season will be approaching us shortly, and the weather will slowly take a change for the worse in the UK. This means one thing for us women are hair will be affected! Here at the Amazing Blog we are huge fans of keeping are hair looking stylish. We have a few products we have added to our styling guide for you this winter: John Masters Organic, Oribe, Davines and Zerreau.
It's essential to keep your hair in good condition; John Masters Organic is the first brand we recommend to give your hair the ingredients it needs. It can be hard to keep your hair styled throughout the day with out it flattering down; we suggest trying the Volumizing Foam it's a lightweight mousse that will give your hair the volume and lift its needs with a soft hold without leaving your hair dry and hard. This product is suitable for all hair types, you can use on damp or dry hair, plus it works well to start from the roots to give the extra volume to your hair and then blow dry for a long-lasting effect.
The second product is an organic Hair Spray, it is natural plant-based hair spray that has a sweet fragrance that compliments the hair well, and it also gives your hair a flexible hold without affecting its natural texture and no flaky residue. You can style this product with damp or dry hair; it will add natural volume and lift throughout the roots.
Avoid having unflattering hair this winter and grab the Volumizing Foam here for £28.00, and you purchase the Hairspray here for £24.00.
The second option to our hair guide is a Texturizing Spray, from the brand Oribe. For bigger, better hair this product is the perfect hair spray essential to build incredible volume and lift. In comparison to other hair sprays in the market this product will not leave your hair dry or hard, it will do the opposite this product absorbs oil to your roots and will leave the texture soft and silky.
All you need to do is shake and spray for a sleek hairstyle that will last day and night and give you the volume and shine to your hair that you desire. This product arrived in a sophisticated packaging it compliments how well the product works for your hair texture.
If you want to have a silky but sleek hairstyle then this is the product for you, you can purchase this here for £39.00 in the 300ml size, it is also available to purchase on Amazon too.
The third option to our guide is a Perfecting Hairspray by the brand Davines this product is an essential to your hair kit, when you are styling your hair and want it to remain in a certain style through the day and night. It's a medium holding spray that is designed to hold your hair together but still have natural movement with out any excess residue.
This product is suitable for all hair types, it is recommended to use this product on dry hair only. If you want a quick easy fix this product is for you it dries very quickly and adapts to all hair types.
Grab this long-lasting hairspray here for £22.80.
Last but not least on our styling guide is the new revolutionary technique Towel Off by the brand Zerreau. This is a new haircare innovation it is a shampoo foam that cleans and refreshes your hair without water, how crazy is that? All you need to have is a towel to remove any excess foam and magically your hair is brand new again.
We were sent two different options the Apple Shampoo Foam and the Strawberry Shampoo Foam. This product is perfect for when you are on the go you can use this anywhere or anytime it requires zero water, but the bubbly foam removes any gels, wax, grease and any oil and odours from your hair. It's fast and easy to use plus it doesn't leave your hair sticky it does the opposite you hair will feel soft and fresh again.
This product is unlike others in the industry it is a new hybrid it isn't a leave in product or a dry shampoo but it has the magic of a wet shampoo plus the convenience of a dry shampoo and on the plus side the fragrance is very fruity and leaves your hair smelling eatable.
Grab this new styling product that is travel side ready, and fast to use you can purchase the products in stores such as Sainsbury's and Superdrug for the retail price off £6.29 each. The Strawberry foam is available here, and the Apple Foam you can grab here.


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Here are some of my hymble contributions to the demoscene world as 8bit graphician for several teams like Toadstood, Popsy Team or Enenzi...All that between 1996 and about 2000.
You can see some of the steps at the end of this post.
One of my first try : 16 colors "Edyta", 4th place in the Volcanic Party in 98 (I already loved big boobs ! )
This is "Emoland", inspired from a Björk's song Emotional Landscape...I was a big fan of Björk at this time. (256 colors)
I had a big placard in my bedroom with this little girl holding a bear. She had beautiful curly hairs and a denim jacket, which I never succeed to reproduce, so I've tried to do some special fx ... (256 colors)
Please, don't judge me... Yes I was a fan of Celine Dion too . But here the chanlenge was that it's only a 16 colors picture and on the original format (GIF), when you shifted a special index of color (black on black), a message appeared for my girlfrien...Ok stop laughing now !
Some logo for Popsy Teama quite good demoscene team at this time...
Another logo for Skytech a quite good demoscene team at this time too...
Some pictures made with Aura (TV Paint successor), no more 8bits...Balance is a copy of a drawing from Boris Vallejo, one of my favourite painter.
Here come some of the steps I found from my 8bits pictures :
Teddy Bear and little & Dolly
Here's my first attempt of a little demo using Flash...begining of the 2000's


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Ladies and Gentlemen's founder and president, Nancy Brown, has been appointed by the Lake County Board of Commissioners to the Lake County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board.
She was sworn in by Lake County Commissioner Dan Troy during the August 20th board meeting.
The ADAMHS Board plans, monitors, and funds Lake County's network of services for residents with a mental illness and/or substance-use disorders and services are delivered through a network of providers.


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Successful people choose to do the things unsuccessful people choose not to.
– Unknown
I learned this quote from a mentor many years ago. It has stuck with me ever since.
We are blessed to have freedom of choice. But sometimes this works against us. Too often we choose to avoid doing positive things that are uncomfortable like changing habits or delivering bad news.
What are you choosing not to do?
Take a minute to identify some things you are choosing not to do. Pick one and make a conscious effort to do it routinely over the next month.
Have a great week!
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The following is from a white paper from Archive Builders on becoming a Certified Records Manager from ARMA. The white paper can be read in its entirety here http://www.archivebuilders.com/whitepapers/22051p.pdf
Information Management as Defined by ARMA
How organizations manage information for competitive advantage is dramatically changing as a result of
globalization of the market economy, the driving force of which is technology E-commerce, which is creating new
dimensions and concerns for information privacy and security. Information management is also being affected by organizational change, resulting from increased outsourcing,
business partnerships, and modular relationships.
Issues such as what information will be shared and with whom are critical to the future success of 21st century
organizations. The greatest challenge is the need to better manage the information flow being created for these new organizations and relationships. This is the role of – and the opportunity that awaits – the information management professional.
Information management professionals must understand and effectively manage information from its conception, including its role in the organization's ability to meet its
strategic goals. They must be able to manage information strategically, tying it back to the organization's core mission.
Today's information management professionals must possess content skills, an understanding of how and why data is created, who should have access to it, and when it should be destroyed. Further, they must be able to address these and other issues resulting from emerging business trends at the strategic level as business relationships and processes are being developed. This requires skills, knowledge, and perspective that integrate the tactical and strategic aspects of information and records management, information technology, and executive management.
Intellectual capital drives the bottom line. The biggest profits will go to those that manage information; not physical
assets. Therefore, organizations and professionals who embrace information management as being strategic and
mission critical will ensure their competitive advantage.
Without the context one would think the above quote is from AIIM on the Certified Information Professional. Whether you call it technology E-commerce like arma does in the quote above or use aiim's term "digital economy" it is unarguable that companies need someone to manage information in the same way they have someone to manage IT, products, HR, etc.
Information management is at the big picture of all businesses. To meet big picture strategic goals you need a comprehensive information management strategy that views content, records and email as not just something that is out there but something that needs to be governed. To have a bottom line that fits nicely into the big picture you need to manage information so that risk is reduced, business processes are streamlined and time is not wasted looking for unorganized information. The information management revolution is coming and those that are prepared will find themselves the most profitable.


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Dress You Up Brown Waist Belt
Perfecting those natural curves elegantly is just a step away! Try on the edgy trends to break the monotony of basics
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Ok guys I've got something unique for you! I recently filmed a custom production where the requestor wanted Christina Carter to play herself in an 'homage' to a movie where a villain captures women and has them play out his perverse sleepy fantasies. I really liked his script and I love how this turned out, and hopefully so will you! Christina Carter plays herself here, and the entire movie is shot POV STYLE with a silent villain (putting YOU right in the action the entire time). Read on to check out this sexy unique clip!
The scene opens with Christina strapped into a wheelchair (bound hand and foot) in a sexy professional outfit and boots, as she talks DIRECTLY TO YOU. In a HOT, sensual session, she talks to you, commenting how she know you love damsel and sleepy fantasies, and asks you what you'd do to her if you had her in one? She goes into lots of details with you, and the session lasts the first 3-4 mins, as she teases you about how she knows if you had her bound and helpless, what you'd do to her (lots of sleepy talk for fans of it). She then lets you know about the fantasy scenario and how she'll be playing it out for you.
Christina, as herself, gets into her car one day ready to drive to the next shoot. As she's fixing her makeup, in the rearview she spots someone, but it's too late, as he uses something on her! She struggles and tries to break free, but can't, and ultimately goes out. When we next see her, she's bound (hands tied behind her back, ball gagged) waking up in the back of a truck. She's being driven to a location, as she struggles, rolls, and gag talks at you to let her go. You pull over after a couple minutes to give her something to put her back out, and her boots are removed. Later, as you continue driving, she wakes and again lots of rolling, struggling, and gag talk at you while she struggles to get free. After a couple minutes, you pull over, and use something on her once more to put her completely out (LOTS of sleepy play in this entire scenario).
Later, Christina wakes and she's now in a bedroom (boots back on). POV-style, you confront her. She demands to know why you've captured her and brought her here. You hand her a script - she's going to be forced to play out your perverse sleepy fantasies! She refuses, crumpling up your script. But you show her something that changes her mind. You then have her REMOVE her clothing and change into a air force fantasy catsuit, and have her ballgag herself for you. You tie her hands behind her back, and push her onto the bed to struggle for you. You pull down her zipper and FONDLE her breasts as she struggles bound n' gagged. After you've had your fun, you use something on her to put her out. The last little bit has her laid out on the bed, a clear mask on keeping her helpless while you play with her, forever to be your plaything living out your sleepy fantasies.
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It happened today - June 18, 2015
On June 18, 1812, the imaginatively named War of 1812 began. I have commented elsewhere on the surprisingly positive strategic impact of this war, begun under such unpromising circumstances for no good reason. But today I'd like to let off a little steam on the subject of Thomas Jefferson.
I'm no great fan of his. Highly intelligent, capable of writing wise and moving words, he was a hypocrite and a monster on race relations and frequently frivolously irresponsible in public affairs. Including blundering into war with the British in 1812 because of a ludicrous sympathy for Napoleon and the legacy of the French Revolution and an irrational hatred of Britain. Jefferson was of course out of office by the time the war started under James Madison, but it was Jefferson who set the course that led to conflict.
To be sure, many Americans were leery of the nation that, under George III, had tried to take away their freedom in the 1760s and 1770s. Many thought the War of 1812 represented a second effort toward the same goal under the same long-lived, fairly wretched monarch. Popular American mistrust of Britain would linger into the 1930s, when isolationists would mock the "Brutish Empire" as it haltingly tried to oppose Hitler. But Jefferson's actions were far more irresponsible.
John Adams, the man he narrowly defeated for the presidency in 1800, was accused by Jefferson's partisans of being unreasonably favourable to Britain and irrationally hostile to France. And clearly Adams saw through the French Revolution's high-sounding rhetoric in a way Jefferson never did. But when Adams was given a prime opportunity to bring the U.S. into Britain's war against France by the "XYZ Affair" of 1798 he turned it down, at enormous political cost, because he thought it neither wise nor just.
Jefferson the pacifist, by contrast, drifted into war with Britain on behalf of Napoleon without bothering to arm his nation, exhibiting the classic liberal tendency to "combine the unready hand with the unbridled tongue" as Teddy Roosevelt would later put it. And thanks to Britain's common sense in managing the conflict his party never paid the price Adams' had for his statesmanship.
Historians have generally taken Jefferson's side against Adams, minimizing his racial sins, buying the Jeffersonians' line about Adams being a crypto-monarchist friend of plutocrats and Jefferson the champion of the common man whose "Revolution of 1800" saved America from elitist rule threatening to democracy.
While we're on the subject of democracy and the common man, surely it's worth noting that Jefferson would have lost the 1800 election to Adams had the white voters of slave states carried excessive weight in presidential contests due to the obnoxious constitutional rule of counting slaves as 3/5 of a person for purposes of representation in Congress and the Electoral College. Had Adams won, it is highly unlikely the War of 1812 would have been fought. And while that war turned out remarkably well geopolitically, there was no reason to suppose it would. It was a stupid conflict and one that wiser men than Jefferson would rightly have avoided.
It has always bothered me that Adams has never received proper credit for avoiding a war his partisan instincts favoured on behalf of British liberty against French revolutionary mania, and Jefferson has never received suitable blame for blundering into a war his partisan instincts favoured on behalf of tyranny.


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Wake the Blank Up!/
In a political commercial that has been viewed by over a million people so far, Samuel L. Jackson shares his views on national priorities with the tart refrain "wake the [blank] up!"
Perhaps no major issue facing the entire world is more pressing than climate change, yet so far neither of our candidates for President have demonstrated that they are "awake" to either the impacts or the solutions.
As reported by NASA (http://climate.nasa.gov/effects/) and others, we are already seeing - - and paying for - - climate change impacts, including the record-breaking drought in the US; the growing number of "climate refugees"; the rising sea levels that threaten to wipe out entire island nations within our lifetime; and the increasing intensity and duration of storms and hurricanes. When Al Gore ran for President and emphasized climate change issues, it was enough to focus on policies and investments that would mitigate the potential damage, but today our leaders need plans for both mitigation and adaptation to the now-inevitable impacts on our economy, real estate, and public health.
Although opposing sides have made the politics of climate change toxic to candidates running for high public office, despite the fact that the solutions have long been in our national self-interest, there are a lot of smart people drafting plans and quietly trying to demonstrate that these are not partisan problems or solutions.
The non-partisan "PCAP" or Presidential Climate Action Project (http://www.climateactionproject.com) includes luminaries from science, energy, economics, non-profits, and policy advisors to both sides of the aisle. The problem statement is sobering, but the solutions are affordable and practical.
Among the numerous cost-effective strategies, many already proven for years at the state and municipal level, the PCAP highlights the path to raising "energy productivity" -- the useful work produced by energy consumed -- by 70 percent in the next few decades. It describes how the President can create the programs with annual milestones to achieve this goal and how to simplify public access to federal energy efficiency and renewable energy programs, saving money and creating new sustainable jobs - - while dramatically cutting greenhouse gas pollution - - in the process.
As both candidates debate future tax policy, the PCAP also details federal fiscal policy reforms that could put more money in consumers' pockets by rewarding efficient use of energy and switching to domestic, clean sources of energy, based on work underway by the National Academy of Sciences to understand the benefits of a "carbon audit" of the tax code. And while it's not hard to understand why both candidates pander to a wide variety of voters, the PCAP explains why "all of the above" is not an effective energy strategy. Of course all energy options should be on the table, but not all of them should be equally valued in terms of their potential to support sustainable economic growth and reduce the inevitable costs of climate change.
"The weight for judging our energy options," said PCAP Executive Director Bill Becker, "should include their social and health costs, their impacts on national security and the economy, their carbon emissions, their net-energy production and their water consumption, among other factors."
Unfortunately, as long as our "leaders" simply follow popularity polls driven by well-funded smoke screens meant to delay changes that are essential to our national and global well-being - - both environmentally and economically - - we might be forgiven for basing our votes in the upcoming election on less urgent issues. But if our leaders and the public don't soon "wake the [blank] up", Mother Nature will be sending us a bill that we are ill-equipped to pay.


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Aubrey Community Church events children 4 years old up to the 6th grade to join us for our awesome AWANA program. We meet from 6:00-7:30 PM on Tuesday evenings. We hope to see you and your family this Tuesday.
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Google buys Teracent to improve display ads
Google's bread and butter is search advertising but it isn't neglecting display advertising. It made that clear when it purchased DoubleClick for $3.1bn in 2008.
And it continues to make bets in the display advertising space. Yesterday, Google announced that it was acquiring dynamic ad serving and optimization startup Teracent.


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It is Christmastime and a time to be grateful. It is also the end of the year, and time to take stock of what you have done and what you want to do in the coming year. How did you do achieving your goals in the past year? A University of Scranton study concluded only … Continue reading
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Big crazy goals or "realistic" goals… and just what is a "realistic" goal?
Are you the kind of person who believes you should set really big goals for yourself? You know, the kind of person with the philosophy Shoot for the moon and you may only hit an eagle. Shoot for an eagle and you might only hit the ground. Or are you the kind of person who … Continue reading


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Road may flood (but probably won't)
Sure, this road may flood. Lots of things may happen. But most of them won't.
(Update: the road did not flood. The weather forecast for the day I made this shot was for 0% chance of rain, and 100% chance for the next day. I am sure you're not surprised to learn that it rained on the first day, and not the second. And that there wasn't enough rain to flood anything. Even an entire roadway.)
Lubbock County, Texas
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