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The 'No' Muscle
I recently wrote about the importance of sharpening your tools. At its core it was an abstract set of hints and suggestions as to how everyone can develop strategies for dealing with the difficult emotions that we experience in our lives.
One of the tools I've been honing lately is what I have identified as the 'no' muscle. As members of a Western society, every day we are presented with an infinite amount of choices. And boy, do we love choices. Choosing makes us powerful, the masters of own own destiny. Whether it is choosing to be the one to put that last, lonely biscuit out of its misery or debating whether or not to pull the trigger on that pair of shoes we've had on our mind, we find ourselves in control of our own decisions.
In these sorts of situations, I've always found it easier to say yes. OK, I'll have that biscuit. Yeah, I'll go to the shoe store tomorrow. I've found saying no so difficult that lately I've decided to put in some practice.
During the last couple of weeks I've arrived at the office and decided then and there whether or not I'll eat any of the lollies sitting on the desk just around from me. The decision is instant and essentially arbitrary. And that's it. If it's a 'no' day, I try not to eat any. My record isn't perfect but I'd suggest that on half of those days I eat none and even on unsuccessful 'no' days I normally cave in just once.
The part of me that loves systematic approaches frowns upon this practice due to the sheer inconsistency of the whole experiment. But I think that this haphazard approach is what has made the process somewhat successful: it leaves no room for any crazy forms of intellectual bargaining that can go on in situations like this. I think, should I eat a lolly? No. That's it. Just no. Straight up, no questions asked, nothing. Just don't do it, man. If saying no was part of some grander strategy I could manufacture some justification, but this inflexible, crazy approach doesn't give me that.
The way I see it, I'm strengthening the 'no' muscle. The idea is that I'm starting small and developing the emotional and psychological capacity to refuse myself something for almost no reason other than to feel what it's like to refuse myself something. I generally experience a craving then a pang of mental resistance to the whole exercise. This sucks, those lollies are great, I want to eat one. Then I remember that it's no day, grab a couple of almonds and get back to what I was doing.
How often do you say no to yourself? I'm prepared to admit it's not that often for me. I have enough money, food and time, so very few things are excluded from my life other than by choice. That is a scary thought. Coming to terms with how no feels is important because being able to handle that builds a barrier to any form of unhealthy dependencies we might come across in our lives.


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I have legitimately known Nicole for almost 20 years. We used to ride the bus together, hang out after middle school together (in the home that you see in the pictures, she got ready in her childhood home!), she used to drive me home from high school (old blue volvo, anyone?) and lived in the same neighborhood for almost all of our childhood.. so it was both an honor and such a weird feeling when she emailed me and told me she was engaged and wanted to talk to me about shooting her wedding!
WEDDING?! When did we get old enough for this to happen.
They met at Chapel Hill and you'll see in the ceremony decor that they made each table a different place in Chapel Hill that they loved! I thought that personal detail was so cool. And the flowers? To die for.
Anyway, Nicole and Bobby are so incredibly perfect for each other. He's hilarious and loves Nicole so well. She lights up a room with her crazy beautiful smile and wacky sense of humor that just makes you want to be her friend. Neither of them take themselves seriously and spent a majority of the day laughing. At one point, I was with Bobby and asked him how he was doing, to which he replied - "I'm just ready to get out there and marry that girl. And to give her a kiss." I told Nicole that and the glow that crossed her face was unexplainable.
They just love love, love both their friends and family so much.
I'm so happy I could be there to capture all their moments. Especially the span of time that Nicole was walking towards Bobby. I've never in my entire span of shooting weddings seen a groom get so emotional over seeing his bride. Bobby and his best friends just couldn't keep it together and I'm glad they didn't. It was beautiful.
It felt like one giant reunion with all of our old friends coming back again after so long (seriously. My old old friends Jessica&Nicole were in the wedding party, Carlee&Chris were guests and I rode the bus to middle school with a handful of other people) - at one point, during "Don't Stop Believing" I just had to put my camera down and get in the magic. Soon after that, Nicole looked around after realizing that the night was almost over and let me tell you, she was so upset! She got so caught up in the fun that she didn't realize what time it was! THAT shows a good wedding.
Nicole&Bobby: I loveeeee you guys. Thank you for letting me into your moments and trusting me to do your day justice!

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Yea....The second month into the new year,Im still in gym.....I feel pretty good,and when I don't go,I can feel it.....Word is I look pretty good too!
Now of course this has been my newest excuse to shop for new cute items.....to work out in!
My sister bought me these from Nordstrom's for my last birthday...I love them,but then again Nike can almost do no wrong with me!
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Its still pretty cold here,so I am working out in regular leggings and plus its an easy transition from work to the gym,these are also thick enough where you can't see my undies!
Torrid.com: $20
Some of the best headphones money can purse.....I block out the person on the machine gasping for air or grunting quite nicely with these! I love them
BeastbyDre.com ; $300
One of my very best friends bought me one of these for Christmas and it is AMAZING! I wear a 44 DD bra so its hard finding things that hold me in and don't move,but this is PERFECT! Its super comfy and washes well.
Oldnavy.com :$25
These are just a few items that have been key to my gym survival!


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It will offer an effective method of investing and securing the value of the existing 50–100 Billion USD equivalent in cryptocurrency into the less volatile and growing Real Estate market by generating rental income and value appreciation.
REAL Founders have a strong successful online track-record and reputation having founded and exited online startups for over +200 MM€ over the last 20 years and have held executive positions at Google, Yahoo and top Venture Capital firms in Europe.
In November this year, a full fledged site will be launched leveraging the Crowdfunding formula, where any user will be able to buy a fraction of a Real Estate asset with REAL Tokens, gaining profit rights (rental income+value appreciation) awarded by a smart contract and paid with Ether.
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Join us for a special evening featuring the cream of up and coming music including All Things Considered a Berkshire based folk/roots band who have recorded 2 albums including the excellent "Dance through the Storm". Shifty Little Sister mix jazz, blues and world music to produce a distinctive blend of evocative songs spearheaded by the compelling vocals of Christina Al-Wakil. The Willow Band are a Surrey based trio that write their own compositions featuring beautiful harmonies. More acts to be confirmed.
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9:30a: Rollout from Coeur post-cappucino/yoga. 10a: Jefferson under I-90 meetup for those who want to take the scenic/less steep trip to the dahlia garden.
TO BRING: food and/or drinks for oneself or to share; cutlery/plates/cups to be self-sufficient; blanket to sit on (?); positive attitude; most importantly: the understanding the Seahawks game doesn't start until 1:30p.


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deck review: Winged Enchantment Oracle
The Winged Enchantment Oracle by Lisa Hunt and Lesley Morrison is, according to the blurb , "inspired by the majesty and mythos of birds great and small, The Winged Enchantment Oracle invites us to spread our wings as we venture on our own soul journeys."
The deck has 39 cards plus an illustrated black and white guidebook with accompanying messages for each of the cards. The cards are a large, coming in at 3.5″ by 5.75″, but that's not too far away from standard for oracle decks. Get a good grip on it and shuffling goes smoothly, a credit to their matte finish.
The card stock is a bit thin, so I worry about wear, but a bit of care can go a long way so that can also be managed. The back of the cards are fully reversible blackbird feathers in dark purple with a central piece in gold. Simple and gorgeous.
The imagery in the cards is visually striking, composed primarily of shape-shifting hybrids of people and birds. The best part about these cards is that for a lot of them you can't tell in which direction the shift is going: bird to human or human to bird (who remembers the Animorphs books?)
The deck's art is easily queered- though it's not so much gender fluidity as it is ambiguity. I suppose its hard to get hung up on gender when everyone is part-bird! I also like that there's age variance, cards featuring both youthful and elderly beings.
There is some racial diversity. Though it can feel a bit tokenizing, especially with cards like 'Crane' with an Eastern Asian presenting person and 'Eagle' for the Indigenous American presenting person. That's messy. I'm not convinced that cards like 'Hummingbird' above which include a person of color in a non-tokenizing fashion redeem the deck on the matter. No full marks for inclusivity.
There is a lot going on in the art- so much rich symbolism. I found it overwhelming at first but with some practice and some time in stillness with the cards it became easier and easier to find the message in the cards even without consulting the guidebook. Speaking of the guidebook, it's in the first person for the most part… i.e., the corresponding bird in the card's message always starts with: "I am Turkey…" which I found a bit eye-roll inducing. If you can get past that, or not even be bothered by, the rest of the message is apt and insightful. They even include a four line affirmation to meditate on.
The Winged Enchantment oracle works very well with specific questions which makes it a great one to use in spreads. Despite its flight-bound visual subjects, it has depth and groundedness. It doesn't offer a direct solution but it leaves you with something to think about. Creatives and dreamers will love using this deck.
If you're the more down to earth, practical type it might be harder to mesh energies with. I'd still recommend giving it a try if the imagery draws you in; it might be just the kind of energy you need in your life. I'd recommend this to anyone who is looking for a functional oracle deck that has tarot style reading potential.


text: This chapter presents a static diagnosis tool that locates type errors in untyped CLP programs without executing them. The existing prototype is specialised for the programming language CHIP [4.10], but the idea applies to any CLP language. The tool works with approximated specifications which describe types of procedure calls and successes. The specifications are expressed as a certain kind of term grammars. The tool automatically locates at compile time all the errors (with respect to a given specification) in a program. The located erroneous program fragments are (prefixes of) clauses. The tool aids the user in constructing specifications incrementally; often a fragment of the specification is already sufficient to locate an error. The presentation is informal. The focus is on the motivation of this work and on the functionality of the tool. Some related formal aspects are discussed in [4.15, 4.29]. The prototype tool is available from http://www.ida.liu.se/~pawpi/Diagnoser/diagnoser.html.


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Hey dolls! I hope your Monday is off to a great start. Today I have photos for you of the first part of the Serum No. 5 FW14 collection. This half of the collection features two glow in the dark shades, two holos, and three additional glitters.
Serum No. 5 A Class Act is a pink scattered holographic shade. The formula was great and applied effortlessly in two coats. I'm a pink lover, so of course I like this shade.
Serum No. 5 First Colors is a white crelly base filled with red, blue, and yellow glitters in various sizes. On the first coat, the formula was streaky and the glitters needed to moved around on the nail. First Colors evened out perfectly with the second coat. Top coat was used to smooth out the glitters.
Serum No. 5 Fractured Rainbows is a glow in the dark top coat that is filled with gold and iridescent flakies and shimmer. The flakies were very dense and laid flat on the nail without any manipulation. Fractured Rainbows applied easily in one coat over Zoya Geneviev. It charged quickly, but the glow faded relatively quickly as well.
Serum No. 5 Leaves You Breathless is a topper filled with red, green, gold, and copper glitter. This polish just screams fall! The glitter was very dense and applied easily in one coat over Zoya Claire. Top coat was used to smooth out the glitter.
Serum No. 5 Sleepy Holo is a charcoal gray holographic shade. I'm pretty sure I don't have any holos in the shade, so I really like it. The formula was great and applied easily in two coats.
Serum No. 5 Tassle's Worth the Hassle is a glow in the dark black jelly that is filled gold and blue glitter. I just love this combination of glitters. As with First Colors, it was streaky on the first coat and the glitters needed to be spread around the nail. The second coat applied evenly and top coat was used to smooth out the glitter. Tassle's Worth the Hassle charged extremely quickly and the green glow lasted for a long time.
Serum No. 5 Work Hard Play Hard is a brown base filled with blue, gold, and holographic glitters in various shapes and sizes. This one is a little too chunky for my tastes, but the glitter combo is really pretty. The glitter was very dense and it applied easily in two coats. Top coat was used to smooth out the glitter.
This is a really varied collection from Serum No. 5 and I'm sure a few of the shades will appeal to everyone's tastes. This portion of the Serum No. 5 FW14 collection will be available here on 9.5.14 at 12pm PDT. Be sure to keep up with them for updates and new releases on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.


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Many analysts have become cynical about the Arab spring as a result of events in Egypt. There is certainly cause for it, especially since General al-Sisi is consolidating military rule while establishing a new cult of personality. Personally, I'm not hopeless. There is a trajectory to cults of personality that always has the opportunity to end abruptly, as was the case of Nicolae Ceaușescu in Romania. (More…)
After Wednesday's attack that left over 100 children dead, Pakistan wants blood. Khoon ka badla khoon. It is this impulse towards revenge that explains why Pakistan is facing such violence in the first place, and how it must reform itself. (More…)
The festive period has come early! UKIP has been forced out of its South London office due to activists from AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP) dumping half a ton of fresh, steaming fertilizer on the doorstep of their London office on World AIDS Day. I'm trying to be sympathetic, and polite, but UKIP doesn't make it easy for us. (More…)
The upcoming biopic Selma stirred minor controversy earlier this month when a trailer showed Dr. King's supporters getting beat down to the tune of Public Enemy's Say it Like it Really Is. The decision was criticized for attempting to make the story too modern, with the charge that a period soundtrack would have been more appropriate. (More…)
Tragedy has once again struck the United States with a mass shooting at Florida State University. As a result, there will likely be another push to implement comprehensive gun control, and unfortunately, much of the discussion involves the wrong guns. (More…)
I have never seen such an ahistorical marker of a historical event as Remembrance Day in London. Remembrance Day has never been about intellectual debates. It is a solemn holiday that is marked by macabre displays of poppies and moments of silence. (More…)
The most irritating phrase I have read about yesterday's terrorist attack in Ottawa has been in Reuters. "The incident, shocking in Canada's normally tranquil capital," and so on. As a Canadian who is living abroad, my reaction was: "Sorry, but, what is so shocking about it? And how is Ottawa tranquil no more?" (More…)
Liberals and leftists frequently debate 21st century challenges by looking back at expired solutions: classical organized labor, anarchist uprisings in Spain, the New Deal, and the post-war welfare state. I was born in 1991, and have no memory of Cold War politics. I'm actually happy about the distance it affords me. (More…)
If the goal is to decisively tackle climate change, then Germany's Energiewende is a disaster. This wouldn't be the case if Europe's environmentalists weren't so deeply opposed to using nuclear power. (More…)
In April 1990, I helped organize the Earth Day Shut Down Wall Street action. More than 1,500 activists from the United States and Canada traveled to New York on the twentieth anniversary of Earth Day with the goal of halting the New York Stock Exchange for a day. We got close, with hundreds of protesters and cops clashing in front of the exchange doors. (More…)
So the votes are in. Scotland has voted 44.7% for independence and 55.3% to remain within the United Kingdom. Voter turnout was close to 87% in a display of participation greater than we have seen in any recent election. The EU elections in May drew 33.8% of the British electorate out of their homes to the local voting booth. It's standard in UK general elections for turnout to be almost twice as high as in EU elections. Consequently, theprotest vote looms large in one and not the other (at least usually this is the case). (More…)
Most leftists have no idea what to do with Muslims. Should we be empowered as a disenfranchised minority? Should we be forced to adopt "European values"? It's complicated, but interestingly, the early Soviet Union was remarkably intelligent about this. (More…)


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It was only recently that I began to appreciate the enormous potential of experiential learning. Two weeks ago I went on a week long course that was taught via experiential learning. It was all about role-playing, completing complex tasks with and without adequate communication, and using what we learnt to reflect and then teach others.
I've been writing in a journal for over three weeks now; an assessment piece that is required as part of my course curriculum. No powerpoint slides, no instructional videos, no one theory imposed directly on the group. Just freedom to explore and reflect on the experience.
This lack of structure, rules, timeframes and measurability goes against every management principle we believe necessary to run a business. Working in a paperless office environment, I haven't needed to pick up a pen in years. To confess, I actually prefer it that way. However writing in a journal in order to truly reflect on specific experiences within controlled environments has been enlightening.
The theory of experiential learning has its roots in behavioural research undertaken by Piaget, Dewey and Lewin. Experience plays a big part in the learning process, and as outlined by these theorists, should not aim to replace behavioural and cognitive approaches, but provide a more holistic, integrative perspective. According to Piaget, experiential learning provides the opportunity for adults to "learn through discovery". The emphasis is on the learning process itself and not necessarily the outcomes of the behaviour produced. Ideas are elements of thought that are re-formed each time a new experience is encountered – more like an evolutionary concept.
Whether it's training a new staff member in a work process that requires a more hands-on approach, or allowing a group of colleagues from different departments to gain a quick cultural experience, experiential learning is a great way to encourage learning within the workplace. Trades offer experiential learning on worksites. Internships are placement opportunities for new graduates or those almost ready to complete their studies and enter the workforce. Our top medical doctors have a large component of their curriculum steeped in experiential learning in order to help train them for high-pressure situations.
Advances in technology are now making experiential learning in the workplace even easier, with tools such as internal Wikis, blogs, videos and social networking tools allowing employees to contribute, share and build a collective knowledge base.
Just recently, a California-based company called STRIVR Labs, who train NFL and college football players using virtual reality, announced it will expand into new markets. STRIVR is used by more than 25 professional organisations and college teams (football, basketball and hockey) for off-field training and preparation. For businesses, this kind of virtual and augmented reality is used to help educate and train in areas such as sales, operations, customer service, safety and human resources.
"Training and assessment are important not only in sports but in every kind of business vertical," founding partner Zaw Thet says. "VR is here to stay and the pace of innovation in the hardware means it's easy for any enterprise customer to get on board instantly."
In the past decade, research has shown that up to 90 percent of workplace learning takes place through informal and non-formal activities, with formal training accounting for only 10 percent of learning. While experiential learning will never replace traditional training altogether, learning and development must continue to expand to meet the pace that modern business demands.


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This will work as long as you can afford to make mistakes on the floor and there is a monitoring system to measure the end outcomes and there are mechanisms for course correction.
In the absence of these mechanisms, it might become an expensive experiment, especially if the work site is sensitive or the nature of the job is sensitive like working with children or working with high value goods or services – areas where things can go out of control …. very quickly.
Pre-hiring assessments can be of huge help here.
There are typically 2 kinds of pre-hiring assessments.
1. Job Skills: These test if the person has the knowledge required for the job. Indicates current level of knowledge.
2. Psychometric: These test if the person has the mental capability and personality to perform well on the job. Indicates future potential.
Skill tests are more specific in nature since they are for testing if the person knows certain things specific to the job. Example an un-armed private security guard. There are specific things he needs to be aware of to perform his duty, and it is also mandated by the law (like PSAR Act). Therefore skill tests have a narrow spectrum of applicability. They are limited to the scope of a candidate having a basic, moderate, or advanced level of skill needed for that job. These skills are necessary, but does not cover how well he/she will apply it on the job.
Psychometric tests estimate long term job performance. Reliable psychometric tests have been designed on the basis of statistical analyses on data collected from large groups of people. These tests are typically based on research and statistics, and there are theories behind how you deduce the results. It is also more complex. The applicability of psychometric tests cover a broad spectrum and can predict the performance of the individual on the long run.
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A few weeks ago, I found an interesting article in the New York Times, in which several authors responded to how they thought new technologies, specifically the Internet, has or will affect storytelling. Some commented on the obvious logistical changes; how characters communicate, get to one place to the next, etc. Another said "There's nothing worse for plots than cell phones," because they eliminate the possibility of characters getting lost or stranded. Other responses instantly connected back to this course; for example, the ability to hyperlink and the meaning for narratives. Victor LaValle comments, "Taken together the Internet reads like the grandest character-driven novel humanity has ever known. Not much plot though," which reminded me Lev Manovich's description of the database in The Language New Media.
To me, authors are the perfect people to ask this question because they're the ones who document our culture (other people do this too, obviously. But let's face it: most people don't come across and read the scholarly journal new media and culture on a daily basis). Their writings ask us to reflect on aspects of our society and culture that we overlook because we're so immersed within it.
This is the question I am posing for my final project for this course: how does literature reflect the digital culture we have been exploring this semester? I was directed towards the genre of cyberpunk, a branch of science fiction that burst onto the scene in the 1980s. I know that after everything I just said, investigating this genre sounds strange, seeing as the 80s isn't exactly contemporary. But what I've found interesting thus far is how much cyberpunk anticipates the present day conditions. They predict not just how technology like computers might be used, but also how such technologies will change culture. As a genre, science fiction is, of course, all about imagining the future, but I think what's most unsettling about cyberpunk is that in hindsight it's gotten a lot right about our present day. Always set in the "near future," cyberpunk authors aren't writing about 2100, but more like 2013.


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Last week I had a chance to talk to Cees Links, the CEO of Greenpeak, for the Smart Home Show. He had some interesting things to say about the collaboration between Zigbee and Thread, but one thing that really caught my attention was his assessment of his current Zigbee business.
According to Cees, the company is currently shipping 1 million Zigbee chips per week. While those aren't Bluetooth chipset volumes, a cool one million chips per week is still pretty impressive.
When I asked Cees where these chips were ending up, he indicated that - not surprisingly - about 80% or so are heading into cable set tops as a replacement for IR remotes. And while those chips may not be going directly into smart home applications, he did say these new chips being deployed theoretically can be used - if the cable provider deploying them decided to go this route - as part of a smart home network.
He said the vast majority of the rest of the chips - about 20% - are being used in smart home applications, with a strong emphasis on service-provider managed smart home/security services.
What makes all of this more interesting is the forthcoming Zigbee-Thread interoperability. With Thread now having access to the Zigbee application cluster library and all those Zigbee chips out there using IPV6 to connect to devices like Nest thermostats, some interesting possibilities begin to come to mind.
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Cardio is not something that everyone is very fond of, people don't always like the tiresome cardio routine but it is for sure one of the best ways to burn extra calories and get the benefits, such as higher endurance which will definitely help to get fit.The importance of aerobic exercises on our health and weight management has been discussed so many times by the experts. This is an effective method by which we can get our heart beat go up and starts the calorie burn process in our body. There are numerous ways by which we can get in the shape that we want to, but the best cardio method is, Running.Running is an aerobic exercise that everyone is familiar with, and if you go through the internet today for the different ways of exercise, you may come across so many different types of routines that will end up making you confused and you might give up!. Well although there are so many different routines available in the market, they are basically two types of running routines, namely LDR or Long Distance Running and high-intensity Interval Sprints. This has been found in many studies that long distance running and short interval sprints are both equally beneficial and have shown similar results, hence the Short Interval Sprints is being more preferred by the health enthusiasts nowadays than Long Distance Running as it saves a lot more time and keeps up the fun of doing a workout. But these short sprints are not an easy task and could even take a toll on you if not done with proper manner. So let's discuss the different ways to condition yourself to do the cardio properly:...
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Marapharm Ventures Inc. 'Marapharm' Announces it's Been Added to the United States Marijuana Index
Apr 19, 2017, 07:22 ET
KELOWNA, British Columbia, April 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
Marapharm (OTCQB: MRPHF) has been added (source: forbes.com) to the United States Marijuana Index (marijuanaindex.com). The North American Marijuana Index, composed from the United States Marijuana Index and the Canadian Marijuana Index, tracks the leading cannabis stocks listed on North American stock exchanges. The North American Marijuana Index level in April 2016 was 50 and in April 2017 the index level is 150, an increase of approximately 200%. In order for a company to be in the Index the criteria includes having a weighted average minimum market daily trading volume of $600,000.
A stock market index is a measurement of the value of a section of the stock market. It is computed from the prices of selected stocks. It is a tool used by investors and financial managers to describe the market and to compare the return of specific investments.
"Marapharm is pleased to be part of this important index which is the voice of credibility for the rapid development of the marijuana sector. We are executing on our plans, by bringing the Nevada facility into production, capitalizing on the real estate acquisition in Washington, have property and permits in California and will continue to look for additional opportunities for cultivation and production licenses and facilities in the United States. In addition, our investment in Veritas Pharma continues to provide synergy and our investment has more than doubled in value within 3 months," Linda Sampson, Marapharm CEO.
Construction photos and videos can be accessed through the Marapharm website. Marapharms common shares are publicly traded in Canada, under the ticker symbol "MDM" on the Canadian Securities Exchange, and in the United States, under the ticker symbol "MRPHF" on the OTCQB, and in Europe, under the ticker symbol "2M0" on the FSE.
Marapharm has 300,000 square feet of medical marijuana licenses for its land and facilities in WA and NV. About two and a half years ago, Marapharm applied in Canada to Health Canada for a MMPR (production and sales) license and has passed the necessary security clearances. The application is currently in the in-depth screening process. In September 2016, Health Canada contacted Marapharm with a provision to amend its application to allow for the new regulations, ACMPR.
Additional information on the operations or financial results of Marapharm are included in reports on file with applicable securities regulatory authorities and may be accessed through the CSE website (http://www.thecse.com), the OTC website (http://www.otcmarkets.com), and the SEDAR website (http://www.sedar.com) under the profile for Marapharm Ventures Inc.
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So… it's actually Day 4. I've been keeping track of my food and exercise, but I've been trying to decide on a format daily posts. I figured it out:
- Mental Status: How I feel that day (on a scale of, say… "Walking Dead" to "Superhuman") and any notable changes in my general state of being. I'm definitely expecting a roller coaster as my body goes through sugar withdrawals and other shifts in function. (Whole9Life has a great article on the bumps and struggles to expect.)
- Nourishment: A recap of what I ate and at what time. As I write articles on different foods in my daily regimen, I'll link the food to its description.
- Cash Check: How much I spent on food that day. At the end of this whole thing I want to be able to analyze my spending habits and figure out how to hone in on ways to be more cost effective.
- Conditioning: Exercise--what I did, when I did it, and (possibly) why I did that routine at that time.
- P.S. Concluding thoughts, if any.
Good. I feel much better with that being clarified :) And without further ado, Day 2!
Mental Status
It was all so long ago… Honestly. It was day that required alertness while (again) running on less than optimal amounts of sleep. Definitely closer to "walking dead" than "superhuman." I can tell my body is going through some serious purification--it's a weird combination of exhausting and energizing that has me a bit off kilter. For a while it was also really busy at The Barbary Fig (where I'm a server) so collapsing into my warm, happy bed was a wonderful experience.
I'm starting to think that my next post needs to be on sleep. Maybe I can convince myself of its necessity :P
- 8:30--Glutathione, 2 TBSP Butter, Gut Elixir--Kombucha, Potato Starch, Lewis Lab Brewer's Yeast
- 10:00--Exercise (see below)
- 10:30--1 cup Bone Broth, sweet potato and leeks in coconut oil with 3 eggs in butter, carrot
- 11:30--Yogi's "Fasting Health" Tea
- 4:30--Banana w/ coconut oil
- 5:15--Salad: Kale and cilantro, dulse flakes, coconut vinegar, and sardines in lemon juice and olive oil, a few sips of kombucha
- 7:00--A couple bites of octopus
- 9:00--A few slices of leg of lamb over carrot puree with a date in some reduced stock
- 10:30--2 fillets of pickled herring, raw ginger
Cash Check
HA! Nothing. $0 dollars.
After 2 months of an exercise routine consisting almost entirely of 4 to 7 Bikram Yoga sessions a week (a 90 minute yoga practice in a humid room that hovers between 100 and 110 degrees) I'm getting back to incorporating a touch of running and regular Bodyrock workouts. It feels amazing to be doing some intense strength work with a newly aligned and refreshed body!
Now that I'm working other things back in, I'm attempting to do my yoga towards the beginning of my fasting, and Bodyrock HIIT (hyper intense interval training) workouts right before I break the fast when the Human Growth Hormone (according to what I've read on IntFasting) is at it's highest (according to what I've read on Intermittent Fasting.) I've been taking a glutathione drink-thingy from Ocean Avenue--a company my wonderful Mama has been working with--before doing my Bodyrock, and then having a big protein-rich breakfast right afterwards to maximize the benefits of each session. This was my Saturday HIIT--click on the title for the video:
Fully Stacked Abs
Thank you Lisa for your creative titles <3 Btw, I did modify it a little bit--in place of the last 4 exercises I just did a round of plank jacks (in plank position jumping your feet in and out) to make it 12 minutes instead of 18.
I'm definitely still finding my rhythm--changing habits is hard, but I'm looking forward to having new habits. Beyond that, even, I'm hoping to shift my body/inner child's desires from things that have long-term harmful effects to truly having my momentary desires align with what is life-giving.
…for now I'll have to depend on will power and cyber accountability.


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Weil 2
Dear All,
We are working to allow the other person, as well as the universe, to exist.
This should be easy, since they already do exist. Yet it is tough going at times. It requires attention: that "rarest and purest form of generosity," according to Weil.
Strange thing about attention. When the attention is weak, we notice the quality of attention and say, "Wow, a lot of distractions." When the attention is strong, we don't notice it at all during its exercise. We notice, rather, more depth, variety and reality in the thing or being attended to. Attention appears in its weakness; it disappears in its strength.
In this way, attention is the light, which appears as a ray or beam of light only when impeded (e.g. by dust particles) but when it is strong and pure becomes invisible and only gives us the object on which it falls.
"Above all our thought should be empty, waiting, not seeking anything, but ready to receive in its naked truth the object that is to penetrate it.
All wrong translations, all absurdities in geometry problems, all clumsiness of style, and all faulty connection of ideas in compositions and essays, all such things are due to the fact that thought has seized upon some idea too hastily, and being thus prematurely blocked, is not open to the truth." -- Weil
This almost sounds like Keats' "negative capability," when a thinker is "capable of being in uncertainties, Mysteries, doubts, without any irritable reaching after fact and reason."
To the degree that we heed Zen Master Seung Sahn's dictum, "ONLY DON'T KNOW!" we keep our knowing open. More and more can arise for us precisely because we stopped any grasping after certainty and completion.
That's how it is in contemplation of the other person. We think we know them because their outer form is relatively stable. Or because their emotional or mental reactions are relatively stable and even predictable. Just that, however, is underknowing them, rather than fruitfully not knowing them. We need to go ahead and notice what we notice about them, about what they are saying for instance, but not hold to it or clamp down on it as the last knowledge.
If we really want to meet the other person, or the so-called physical object even, they will reveal themselves to us in their infinite fullness just in the measure that we refrain from any knowledge.
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Duration5 days
5 days in Spain from Madrid to Barcelona, where you will be able to see all the beautiful sights and monuments in between.
Welcome to Madrid! Upon arrival at the airport, we shall be waiting to transfer you to your hotel.
Your guide will be ready to welcome you and will provide the necessary information.
Towards the end of the day, we provide transfers to the Egyptian Debod temple, Plaza de España and Gran Via; a vibrant district where you can dine at your preferred restaurant.
Overnight in Madrid.
The day starts at around 08:30 in the morning with a comprehensive tour through the center of Madrid, including: Paseo del Prado, Plaza de Cibeles, Neptuno, Alcalá Gate, Gran Via, Plaza de Colón, and Plaza Mayor. Visit to Retiro Park, an oasis in the city center, where we will see the lake and the Glass Palace. Admission to Las Ventas Bullring included. This is one of the most famous bullrings in the world where we will learn about the tradition of "corridas" in the Bullfighting Museum. Enjoy the rest of the afternoon. At sunset we provide a transfer to Plaza de Oriente, opposite the Royal Palace, an elegant and bustling area with many restaurants serving different exquisite cuisines (Indian, Middle Eastern, Muslim, Spanish, International) in which to enjoy a pleasant dinner.
Overnight in Madrid (Breakfast).
Madrid – Barcelona
You will depart early in the morning from Madrid. Heading towards Aragón, you'll pause your journey at Zaragoza. Your guide will join the group to Basílica del Pilar. Directly afterwards the group will have free time to visit this impressive sanctuary and enjoy the city center. Later, you'll make your way to Cataluña to the Poblet Monastery, surrounded by walls in a beautiful setting; this is one of the best preserved medieval monasteries in the world (entrance and guided tour included). You will then go on to the Monastery of Montserrat where you can go on a ride on the rack train for the fantastic views. Continue to Barcelona, where you'll arrive in the late afternoon.
Note: in the winter months, from November to March (included), due to the shorter days, the Monastery of Poblet will not be visited (so that we can reach Montserrat in the daylight)
Overnight in Barcelona (Breakfast).
Today you will get to know Barcelona, an impressive city right on the Mediterranean Sea. Your visit includes an informative city tour with a local expert. You will also visit the city's historic central area with its Gothic neighborhood dating back to the Middle Ages. You will then visit the area where the Olympic Games took place. It will be possible to see and photograph La Sagrada Familia basilica, the masterpiece designed by the architect Gaudí. Subsequently, we include the entry ticket to "Poble Espanyol" (meaning "Spanish Village"). This open air architectural museum is situated in one of the most emblematic areas of Barcelona. Be delighted by the best Spanish craftsmanship and discover the architectural styles, traditions and folklore of the different communities in Spain. Free time to explore the city on your own. In the evening we provide transfer to Las Ramblas and Plaza Cataluna area, where you can select from a great variety of restaurants.
Note: If the group for the Barcelona tour has fewer than fifteen people, explanations can be given by our guide.
Overnight in Barcelona (Breakfast).
After breakfast, end of our services.


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10 things you didn't know about the Spice Girls
It was 1998 and the world was overcome with Spice Girl mania. Whilst the biggest girl band in the world were performing in sold-out stadiums every night on their Spiceworld tour, Geri Halliwell (AKA Ginger Spice) was suffering with an eating disorder. The insane schedule was taking its toll - she was losing weight, she removed her signature blonde streaks and her outfits weren't as daring. "Underneath the make-up, the big hair, the giant platforms and the headline-grabbing dresses, there was a real girl and she was being suffocated," Halliwell wrote in her autobiography, Just For The Record. Her eating and mental health issues ultimately lead to her shocking decision to leave the group on May 26, 1998.
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The Car - ALL NEW Renault Clio 1.5dci Dynamique Nav S chosen as new tuition vehicle
The wait is over! Damian Heaney unveills the All NEW Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCI Econetic to be used by Heaney Driving.
- 5 Star Euro NCAP Rating - Highest Safety Rating
- Traction Control plus Automatic Headlights and Wipers
- Hill Assist to help with tricky hill starts
- Climate control for your comfort whilst driving
- Detailed trip information to monitor performance and help you improve
- In built cruise control help you to route plan in conjunction with modern technology and consider distractions


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2005 Russian River Valley "Pietro's Ranch" Zinfandel
82% Zinfandel
18% Mixed Black Varieties (Alicante Bouschet, Grand Noir, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Grenache, Carignane)
With the high percentage of mixed blacks, this was our last Zinfandel to be picked in this cool vintage, coming in on October 27th. Yields from this 1905 vineyard were approximately .8 ton to the acre. Destemmed but not crushed, the must was cold soaked for five days before the start of fermentation. Pressed on November 14th to all French oak, 30% new. The wine was given a light fining but bottled unfiltered.
Tasting Note:
Medium-dark to dark ruby garnet. Brooding, dark aromas of blackberry, black cherry and white pepper. On the palate, while certainly dry, terrific "sweetness" of fruit, finishing with refreshing tannins and acidity. A better balanced wine than the 2004. Drink from early 2008 through 2012. (MRO – 3/1/07)


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Campground Review: St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA
We found that St. Louis is a busy place on the weekend in the fall, but we located a campsite at the St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA for a few nights. While our RV GPS had a little trouble finding the campground, Google Maps didn't let us down and lead us to the St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA without issue. The campground is located at the same exit as Six Flags, so following signs for that would help if your GPS is trying to lead you astray.
Speaking of Six Flags, this would be a very convenient campground to stay at if you plan to visit the amusement park. It was about a half hour drive to downtown St. Louis. The campground provides and an easy in/out as it is located right along I-44. However, this also led to quite a bit of road noise as well as a railroad nearby.
We were in a pull-thru site just down the hill from the office, near the pool. The sites in this row were suitable for big rigs, but we didn't have enough room to park our truck on the site. The sites in the new section seemed to be a bit larger (A34 - A45). If you have a larger rig, make sure to verify they have a site to accommodate your size.
There were many mature trees a the St. Louis West / Historic Route 66 KOA, providing lots of shade and during our stay some incredible color! Some of the roads leading to these sites are a bit rough and bumpy. The pool was closed for the season during our stay. The campground had the usual standard KOA amenities - pool, jumping pillow, mining sluice, bike rentals, assorted sports courts, playgrounds, and a K9 park.


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Desert Ruins
From Sonic Retro
|Sonic Lost World
|Desert Ruins
|Desert Ruins
|Second level, Sonic Lost World
|Number of Acts: 4
|Level theme: desert/western
|Secondary level theme: ancient ruins
|Boss: Zomom
|← Windy Hill | Tropical Coast →
Desert Ruins (デザートルーインズ Dezāto Rūinzu) is the second world of Sonic Lost World, themed after a generic desert with puzzle-filled pyramids and obstacles such as cacti. At the end of the world, Sonic kicks away Dr. Eggman's Cacophonic Conch, causing the scientist to lose control of the Deadly Six.
In the Nintendo 3DS version, the player can gather Yellow Material here.
|Desert Ruins doesn't just offer huge desert plains to discover and huge sandstorms to escape from… Sonic the Hedgehog must also explore the sweet-filled 'Dessert' Ruins and a giant bee hive!
— Sonic Lost World Website
Wii U/PC Version
Zone 1
In Zone 1, the player traverses a very open-spaced desert full of quicksand, rolling cacti and giant sandworms, using the Crimson Eagle Color Power to soar over the quicksand. The player will also go through the desert temples, which are vertical climbs full of sandworms that will try to gobble up Sonic. Another feature are streams of sand that send Sonic sliding in a given direction.
Zone 2
Zone 2 is an automated running level similar to the "Mach Speed" segments of previous 3D titles, featuring the player running down a highway of honeycombs while destroying chains of Galaga Bees and avoiding Buzzers and Balkiries before ending with a fight against Zomom. Running into any of the walls in this act constitutes an instant death. Another obstacle to watch out for are badniks that will fling honey into the screen, making it harder to see what's going on. Due to the abundance of lives, this Zone is ideal for life-grinding.
Zone 3
Zone 3 is an entirely 2.5D place with many sweets, cakes, donuts and ice cream like with Sweet Mountain from Sonic Colors. In fact, the title card also shows "Dessert Ruins", with the second "S" added in as a correction to form a pun. Running along on the liquorice highways, Sonic will encounter Antons that must be defeated with Flying Kicks. Sonic can also jump on truffles fired out of cannons to climb higher.
Zone 4
Zone 4 is a slow-moving auto-scroller with a lethal sand tornado that chases Sonic. Halfway through the stage, the player has to use the Yellow Drill Color Power to traverse through the sand, then run from another sand tornado until they fight Zomom again.
3DS Version
Zone 1
Zone 1 is set up much like the first Zone of the Wii U/PC version with sand pits, giant sandworms and cacti, and makes heavy use of the Indigo Asteroid Color Power. Near the end of the Zone, a colossal sandworm will chase Sonic relentlessly and must be avoided at all costs.
Zone 2
Zone 2, unlike the Wii U version does not have the hive but a labyrinthe pyramid with several challenges such as pressing buttons to open pathways, stunning rolling stone heads, and avoiding Sols. By using the Yellow Drill Color Power, the player can burrow through the sand.
Zone 3
Zone 3 is set in a maze of moving sand where the player must defeat sandworms to advance, and further into the Zone, Zomom's Totem Mech will be shooting lasers and wind to stop Sonic. The Gray Quake Color Power also appears here, allowing Sonic to break grey blocks.
Sonic Runners
Desert Ruins was also featured as a special event stage in Sonic Runners for a limited time with its own story. Team Sonic discovers a fragment of the world of the Arabian Nights above their world and decide to search for treasure there. Along the way, they discover that Erazor Djinn has been freed, but got split into a thousand weaker pieces which Dr. Eggman, who has taken King Shahryār's place, is gathering one hundred of to form a super-djinn to take over the world with. Team Sonic employ Eggman's strategy against him to foil his plans and restore Shahryār to the throne.
As an event stage, Desert Ruins was suitable for all three types of characters.
Sonic Runners Adventure
Desert Ruins is the second stage playable in Sonic Runners Adventure unlike the stage presented in Sonic Runners, which was an event stage. During the hunt for Dr. Eggman, Sonic is injured in the teleportation from Green Hill to Desert Ruins, and Tails tells him to rest. After this, the fox boy talks to the local animals about Eggman, and then finds Eggman's fortress and a horde of badniks to fight. After taking on the fortress, Tails regroups with Sonic and the two chase the doctor. As soon as they get going, a new horde of badniks approach them, which Tails manages to defeat, but Eggman escapes.
Wii U/PC Version
3DS Version
|Sonic Lost World
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Obsession: Stripes
so i know i promised a "real" post today after yesterdays, but again life happens.
i haven't been feeling well the last couple of days and today it all came to head.
the sore throat. the body that feels like a mack truck hit it. the watery eyes. and the cold chills that just won't stop!
so instead of a wonderful post full of
brilliant things actual substance, and before i take a bunch of vitamins and head back to bed, i give you this instead.
i don't know if you are like me but i have a few obsessions. that sounds really bad. what i mean is things that no matter how many times i see them, or what form they take, i love them.
stripes are one of those obsessions.
so here is some stripey eye candy for ya.
sources below each photo, or you can go to my Pinterest page to see all my pins :)
Project Runway love. if only i had a place to wear that. hmm?
diy candles that i love. definitely doing these soon!
diy candles that i love. definitely doing these soon!
b.e.a.u.t.i.f.u.l. chair. oh martha!
totally digging this clutch on etsy. always find tons of things to add to my favorites section there.
i think these are super clean and chic. and probibly an easy diy project. stay tuned ;)
for more check out my stripe board on Pinterest
what are you guys obsessed with? have a board on pinterest? anyone unfortunately have the flu like me?
happy (cough, cough) tuesday!


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Literally. Ladies, You Need to Jump into These Onesies!
Let's face it – onesies are awesome. It only seems like a few years ago now that they became super popular and now there's a whole industry dedicated to them. Move over "footie pyjamas" – now, there's onesies for girls, onesies for men, women's fleece onesies, animal onesies, you name it! Point is – onesies are here to stay and we're here to help you choose the best one.
Bruce actually has a dinosaur onesie that he wears some mornings when he's feeling lazy to put on real clothes. Sometimes he walks around the flat making dinosaur sounds – which, if you know Bruce, is pretty entertaining.
One of the hardest things to do is actually buy a decent onesie. Besides online, there aren't a ton of retailers who make a point of selling them. If you're in the UK, finding a onesie can be simple.
If you're not in the UK, it can be difficult to find a decent Onesie because you can't just stroll down to the road to get a onesie at Primark. And points if you know what Primark is!
So, to help you choose the best onesie – we're going to walk you through the things you need to consider before you buy, and then show you some of the top-rated onesies to get your creativity flowing.
There are many purposes for a onesie – and we'll dive into that below! Keep in mind, some onesies are only seasonal – like you shouldn't really wear a Christmas onesie in the summer. I mean, you could – but probably shouldn't!
Ready to shop? Let's do this!
Things to Consider when Buying Onesies for Women.
Before you buy, here are a few questions you should ask yourself before making that big onesie purchase:
Purpose. Let's start off with the reason you're buying a onesie. Is it going to be for sleeping in and to genuinely keep warm? Perhaps you're intending to be using it more as a costume item for a music festival, bachelorette party, or fun event? Whatever your reason, buy a onesie for your purpose. Some onesies are made from fleece and will be warmer, while others have more pockets for storing things.
Fit of the Onesie. This one is very important – because no one likes a onesie that doesn't fit properly (or, at least how you WANT it to fit). Generally, if you order online there will be a buying guide for each brand that walks through the sizes they offer and what that means for your body measurements. Some of the measurements to consider are:
- Chest – measurement of our chest width and cup size
- Shoulder – distance from middle of one shoulder to middle of the other shoulder
- Total Length – usually from the top of the shoulder to ankle (where the onesie would stop)
- Inseam – length of inner thigh to ankle
Details/Accessories. This kind of goes along with purpose. How many pockets does it have? Where are they located? Are there drawstrings on the hood? Are the wrist and ankle cuffs loose or elastic fit? Does it have a tail? Is the front zippered – or buttoned? How far does that zipper go down the front? This will make it easy to get in and out?
Price/Quality. Generally, onesies are cheap but some of the most detailed or ones made from heavy, warmer materials are going to be more expensive. Be sure to check reviews about a particular style or brand – sometimes the tail on an animal onesie is prone to falling off and it's best to know that before you buy!
Now that we're all thinking about buying onesies, let's browse some of our favorite onesies!
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Animal Onesies for Women
Animal onesies are awesome. They just are. These are just a few of the best animal onesies that we love right now. Hint: We especially love the giraffe! With animal onesies, be sure to read the reviews.
There are lots of ears, fur, tails, or eyeballs that can fall off or become unstitched if the quality is low. Just a heads up! Bruce's dinosaur onesie has been great – but it was ordered from a really good Japanese brand. No joke!
Red Onesies for Women
For whatever reason, red is a very popular onesie colour. We think it's because onesies for adults originated from having footie pyjamas for Christmas and the red tones just kind of stuck around as more and more women (and men) bought their seasonal colour and patterns.
Over time, we have lots of great looking red (or shades of red) onesies! These are just a handful of the ones that we could find but definitely some of our favorites! Click through to see the other patterns and styles.
Stylish/Patterned Onesies for Women's
Just another sample of some of the styles or patterns available. With these ones, note that the materials differ. Some of these are more for lounging around the cottage or apartment, while others are a little thinner, lighter, potentially more revealing, and for made for sleeping.
And there you have it – everything you need to consider before you buy that perfect onesie.
We're happy to help you in the buyer's journey and give you lots of inspiration so that you can make the best onesie choice for you! Any questions? Just fire them in the comments – we'd love to hear from you. Oh, and if you buy a onesie, let us know which one you choose and how much you love it!
As always, Stay Curious,


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Last September I envisaged a trip to Copenhagen after talking with friends about their experiences in this wonderful city. Six months later I am snacking on rugbrød and drinking mint and lemongrass tea in a cafe overlooking 'Sortedams Sø' lake in the centre of the city. Then back on the bike cycling round the vibrant streets. It's the most cycle friendly city I have ever been to and hiring bikes is the best way to immerse ourselves in the abundance of antique shops, cafes and galleries.
Boutique Taeko
On our way to Designmuseum Danmark we stumble upon 'Boutique Taeko', a tiny Japanese shop on Gothersgade street, stocked with traditional and modern pottery, bowls, cups and teapots. The owner, Taeko, is open and warm and wraps our bowls beautifully in cherry blossom wrapping paper with silver spotted ribbon. She recommends we make a visit to the Design Museum to see the current exhibition "Learning from Japan" which brings together a collection of Japanese and Danish design. We just happen to be heading that way so this is perfect synchronicity.
Learning from Japan - Designmuseum Danmark
We arrive at Designmuseum Danmark and I am hoping to find some netsuke. The entrance to the exhibition first takes us into the Klint* cafe looking out to the central museum garden. The sun is shining, a rarity, mid March in Copenhagen. Another door leads us to a bookshop and finally we step into a room full of glass cabinets. The walls are lined with Japanese woodblock prints of Japanese couples sharing tea, scenic views of nature, woodblock printed posters and paper cutouts.
Glass cabinets are themed with wooden sculptures, woodblock prints by Hiroshige, pottery, fashion and textiles. A cabinet of fish, a cabinet of frogs, birds and turtles in many forms. Soon I find a glass cabinet with an array of ceramic and carved wooden animals and there huddled next to a startled wooden cat, (an incense burner) is a tiny wooden netsuke in the shape of a hare.
I continue weaving around the glass cabinets finding just two more wooden netsuke, "Sitting Man Modelling a Mask," and "Mask in the Shape of a Lion".
On a wall at the end of the room hangs "The Japanese Diary" by Lis Gram based on inspirations from Japan. An embroidered tapestry of woven fabric, plastic, paper, nylon and thread stretches from the ceiling to the floor and comes alive when you stand right up close. This is where "Learning from Japan" exhibition finishes and yet you know Japan continues its influence on Danish design as you walk through centuries of Fashion and Fabric, Danish Arts and Crafts from 1890 - 1910 and Design and Crafts from the 20th Century until you finally find yourself in the 21st Century standing in front of a bicycle made from bamboo. This is "Danish Design Now".
*Furniture designer, Kaare Klint, is a central figure in the history of Danish design and the restoration of the Designmuseum Denmark.


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ChiBrations • Krystal Metcalfe
Update: Making her return to complete this month's edition of ChiBrations, Krystal Metcalfe releases some original music from her upcoming album In Real Life. The powerfully delivered lyrics and a superb performance from the band have "Adversary" jumping out of your speakers like a storm siren warning of an imminent threat. For Krystal, that threat is her adversaries in her new single, but she seems to be overcoming obstacles swiftly with a voice that is sure to draw some attention when In Real Life drops this summer.
For those of you who may have missed the launch of ChiBrations last month with co-founder Sam Trump, it's a monthly series that will showcase a new performer and their work each month including a short interview, a cover song chosen by the artist and an original song. During the first week of each month, These Days will premiere the artist interview paired with an in studio performance video of the cover song. In week three of each month, we will be updating this feature story with an in studio performance video of the artist's original music. We think you'll love getting to know each and every one of the forthcoming ChiBrations subjects, so be sure to click on any and all content branded with that very Chicago inspired logo you see above.
This month's featured artist is singer/songwriter Krystal Metcalfe. This Chicagoan by way of St. Louis seeks to offer a place of refuge for her listeners, a place where problems and life's stresses melt away and are replaced with a sound that she describes as "the love child of Aretha Franklin and Chaka Kahn, infused with Rock n' Soul and Musical Theatre." If Krystal's words describing her music don't have you intrigued, the music itself will surely do the trick. Ahead of her next big show will be at the Westside Music Festival on Aug 20th and a new album later this summer, Krystal gets warmed up with the ChiBrations crew by performing "Distance" by Emily King blended with Minnie Riperton's classic "Loving You" serving as the performance's intro.
Back at Soap Box Music on Chicago's west side, Krystal is joined by Percy "PJ" Nesbary on the guitar, Theodore Berry IV on bass and JoVia Armstrong keeping the tempo with the drums as she tackles the cover portion of her ChiBrations set.


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Turing Machine wrote:Indie wrote:chridd wrote:"Check" is the American spelling.mr-mitch wrote:If it was meant to be cheque, then the alt text is hilarious.
"Check" is basically the phonetic spelling. Doesn't take a genius to see that the "American" spelling is the spelling you get if you ask someone who doesn't know how to spell "cheque" to write it down
Completely understandable but ideally when the correct spelling is pointed out the response is "Oh, ok, I didn't know, I'll try and remember it for next time." not "Oh yeah? well f*ck you and your spelling, this is how I spell it."
WOW you are a bigot.
I'd say it's a bit extreme to call him a bigot, but I did find Indie's post hilarious (I don't know if the hypocritical humor was intentional though), since pointing out "'Check' is the American spelling" doesn't imply that either spelling is "wrong," it just points out that there are different acceptable spellings. In contrast, Indie's own post is much closer to "Oh yeah? well f*ck you and your spelling" since it presupposes that the American spelling is incorrect, and that we should meekly thank the British for imposing their spelling on us.
Actually, maybe bigot isn't so inappropriate after all.
By the way, Indie, if you're going to push the idea that phonetic spellings must be dumb ones, you probably shouldn't be doing that as an English speaker. You've got nothing on Korean, or Chinese.


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Absentee voting began this week
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Saturday, June 27, 2015
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Absentee voting began this week for the August 4 primary. Pursuant to Mississippi law, absentee ballots can only be filed by certain individuals. Check out Tuesday's Daily Times Leader for more details.
This week the Clay County Board of Supervisors approved a $2 million agreement for road repairs for damages caused by the building of the Yokohama Tire plant. The full story is in Friday's DTL.


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7 Fun Ways to Knit for Charity
Fall is finally starting to creep its way in here in East Tennessee as if I needed an extra excuse to stop by Starbucks! I begin knitting more when the days start getting cooler. The start of the holiday season always inspires me to give and reflect on my year.You may have noticed this weeks theme revolving around Breast Cancer Awareness Month. However, in wrapping up the week I wanted to highlight a few other ways to knit for charity!
Yarns of Hope
Yarns of Hope is a charity located in McKinney, Texas. Their mission is to provide handmade goods to show love and hope for cancer patients and their families. They accept several different items including chemo caps, shawls, lap throws, and scarves. Visit their website www.yarnsofhope.com for more information if you are interested in getting involved.
Binky Patrol
Binky Patrol is a national non-profit organization made up of all volunteers. They distribute handmade blankets (sew, fleece, knit, crochet, etc.) to children, ages 0-18, who are born HIV+, drug-addicted, terminal illness or suffered from some trauma. In addition to finished product donations, they also accept fabric and yarn, as well as, monetary donations. For more information visit, www.binkypatrol.org.
Knots of Love
Knots of Love is an organization that provides either hand-knit or crochet hats to those struggling with hair loss due to cancer treatment. In 2013, they also began donating tiny Neonatal blankets to the hospitals around the nation. They do have several guidelines so, if you are interested in giving, please check the website www.knotsoflove.org.
Warm Up America
Warm up America is a foundation that's been around since 1991. They team up with charitable agencies to provide services for homeless shelter, batter women's shelters and people in need. For many people, knitting/crocheting and entire blanket take a very long time. Therefore, instead of making a blanket, they request 7" x 9" knit or crocheted rectangles. Then they have other volunteers that stitch the pieces together to resemble a patchwork. It's is a beautiful way to use any excess yarn! To get involved check out www.warmupamerica.org.
Knitted Knockers
Knitted Knockers are prosthetics breast for women who have undergone mastectomies or other breast-related procedures. This organization connects with volunteers with breast cancer survivors. They also provide the pattern on their website, check out www.knittedknockers.org.
The Red Scarf Project
The Red Scarf Project is an annual project provided by Foster Care for Success. Foster Care for Success is an organization that helps children who have aged-out of the foster system. The Red Scarf Project collects scarves from September 1-December 15 and distributes them to fosters kids on Valentine's Day in a college care package. For guidelines for the program check out, www.fc2success.org.
The Mother Bear Project
The mother Bear Project donates hand knit, or crochet bears to children affected by HIV/AIDS in African countries. You do have to buy the pattern for each bear you make, but it's just a few dollars, and this is to cover the shipping for the bears. For more information and to get your pattern visit, www.motherbearproject.org
Are you planning to knit gifts for people on your list this year?
Do you work with any charities?
I hope you can take some time to give during this holiday season. Whether it's with your time, your wallet, or something you just enjoy!


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Explore KaʻakakoO'ahu
Urban meets island in KAKA'AKO. This Honolulu quartier is shifting from warehouse mecca to a trendy ARTS DISTRICT attracting start-ups, young professionals and businesses. Eye-catching graffiti art—repainted annually by internationally acclaimed artists during POW! WOW! HAWAII—adorns buildings and street corners, adding to the appeal of this chameleon neighborhood. A colorful collection of proposed construction projects, cafes, boutiques, bars and open-air bazaars make Kaka'ako a must-see for visitors seeking a dose of alternative culture in the pacific.
Tucked away in the AUAHI STREET vicinity, you'll find hip cafes, shops and bars. PAIKO HAWAII, a botanical boutique and coffee bar ARVO CAFE, is a fun place to grab a cup of coffee and get acquainted with local flora and fauna. INSOMNIA ESPRESSO COFFEE plates Vietnamese favorites, such as rich pho and crusty French bread sandwiches. sit down meals are best served at MOKU KITCHEN, island-favorite restaurateur peter Merriman's newest endeavor. For drinks, we recommend BEVY'S handcrafted cocktails, the massive array of beers at VILLAGE BOTTLE SHOP & TASTING ROOM or HONOLULU BEERWORK'S (over on Cooke street) frothy microbrews.
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Every Friday evening from 4-9 p.m., EAT THE STREET hosts a food truck frenzy at Kaka'ako park. A perfect place for a lively family outing or a get-together with friends, this weekly event also features live music and local shopping pop-ups. Each week has a different theme, and all the buzziest food trucks in Oahu come out to feed Honolulu's foodies. Themes have included chocolate, garlic and even bacon. Great for people watching, entertainment, music and naturally, food! Visit eatthestreethawaii.com to stay updated.
HAWAII CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CENTER gives parents an opportunity to sneak in a little educational fun with the keiki. Exhibits include: "Fantastic You," an inside look at the human body; "Your Town," which shows how communities function and gives kids the chance to role-play; and "Hawaiian Rainbows," which shares what makes Hawai'i so unique. Call (808) 524-5437.