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the sunday currently, volume 102 | "the monday currently."
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[*Editor's Note: This is the very first edition of The Sunday Currently that is being published on Monday. What can I say? Life happens. See the bottom of this post for additional information on all future editions of TSC.]
Greetings from Shreveport! I know in last week's post, I said I would be coming to you from Wyoming, but we were having such a great time, I refrained from blogging. I did, however, write a few recaps in my journal while we were there, so I will be combing through those later this week to decide what to share here. For now, though, I will say this: Wyoming is absolutely beautiful, and I look forward to going back one day.
I arrived in Shreveport late Friday night, and I've stayed busy since then, with a trip over to Natchitoches on Saturday, as well as a visit to the Gem and Mineral Show yesterday. It feels great to be here, and I'm greatly looking forward to all the adventures that lie ahead for the rest of my stay.
On this Monday edition of The Sunday Currently, I am currently...
reading Go Set A Watchman, by Harper Lee. I was unaware of the controversy until my mom told me about it two days ago.
writing in my Filofax and my Moleskine journal.
listening to the Mates of State Pandora station while I'm in Shreveport. Ever since May 2013, it's become a Shreveport tradition that I look forward to every time I visit. Right now, "Heart It Races," by Dr. Dog, is playing. I love this song, and it reminds me of some wonderful years that I spent here in my hometown.
thinking that I'm so happy to be in Shreveport right now! I love being here to spend time with my parents.
smelling the caramel Starbucks K-cup I just brewed. And the Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin lotion from Bath and Body Works that I slathered on a few minutes ago.
wishing I would have gotten up this early for all of the days we spent in Wyoming. It's currently 7:08 a.m., and I've been up now for about 30 minutes. In a little while, I plan to go for a run before getting ready for the day. When fall semester starts back up (a week from today, actually), I plan to be rising at 6:00 a.m. every morning. I've been working on my schedule for the semester, and I'm looking forward to getting into the groove. I am planning to begin training for my first triathlon soon, so I'm going to have to exhibit some discipline with my training schedule. Let the fun begin!
hoping to order my Travelers Notebook soon. I can't stop thinking about it. I will probably share my set-up once I order it and get settled into it.
wearing my already-beloved Jackson Hole t-shirt. I've worn it every day since we got it during our stay there (which I already miss).
loving that we took a day trip to Natchitoches on Saturday. I am already grappling with how to put my thoughts on the trip into words, but I may try to put both literal and figurative pen to paper about it soon. I will probably share it here, too.
wanting to drink my coffee soon. And also, to listen to the mix tape CDs from a few years ago, today. I'm pretty excited about the latter, actually. I found them in a box of old stuff (including my gymnastics trophies) that my dad had me go through last night.
needing a workout and a shower. Both of those things are coming, respectively, after this blog post is written and published.
feeling content. And happy - so happy - that I woke up early this morning. And suddenly lonesome for our cozy Wilmington apartment. And suddenly excited for whatever becomes our house once I have graduated school.
clicking The Sunday Secrets this morning. I didn't read them last week, which I regret. They have become part of my weekly routine, and I don't like to skip them! Also clicking? The Chic Sparrow website, because I'm pretty sure a purchase is in my future...
pssst: last week I talked about how there were going to be some changes to The Sunday Currently as we move forward. Here they are:
1) The Sunday Currently has its own Twitter account! Follow here to be alerted when a new TSC post has gone live, as well as to see your name "in lights" each week as I tweet out the twitter handles of all participants.
2) Each following edition of The Sunday Currently will be published by 10:00 a.m. eastern time.
3) Those who link up with The Sunday Currently will be shouted out on TSC's twitter account the following Tuesday, throughout the day. If you would like your twitter handle included, make sure it is easily accessible from your blog. I will search for about 2 minutes, then I will give up. True story.
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2012 Global Reading Challenge
I love the idea of this challenge and even though I did not finish for the last two years, I am hoping that the third time will be the charm.
As in the past, the Global Reading Challenge (GRC) challenges you to expand your reading boundaries, go where you haven't been before, move a little outside your comfort zone.
The Easy Challenge
Read one novel from each of these continents in the course of 2012:
Asia: Narcopolis by Jeet Thayil Most of the book takes place in India. You can find my review here.
Australasia/Oceania: March by Geraldine Brooks The author was born in Australia and still spends some time there. My review is here.
Europe: The Tiger's Wife by Tea Obreht. Book takes place in Croatia. You can find my review here.
North America: Sing You Home by Jodi Picoult The book takes place in the United States. My review is here.
South America (please include Central America where it is most convenient for you)
The Seventh Continent (here you can either choose Antarctica or your own ´seventh´ setting, eg the sea, the space, a supernatural/paranormal world, history, the future – you name it): The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins The book takes place in the future. You can find my review here.
From your own continent: try to find a country, state or author that is new to you.

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Originally created in 1953 by Commodore Ken Baker in partnership with the Club de Yates de Acapulco, this race was sailed from San Diego to Acapulco; a 1430 nautical mile course that yachts of the era took up to 14 days to complete.
Part of the early popularity of the Acapulco Race was to lure the returning American racers to the incredibly scenic cruising waters and ports of the emerging Mexican Rivera between Acapulco and Cabo San Lucas. In 1976, with people's leisure time shrinking and because the latter third of the race was often sailed in lighter winds, the race finish was shortened to Las Hadas, some 300 miles to the north. At this time, our Club de Yates de Acapulco friends thought it would be great to take advantage of our presence in their waters and start a regional weeklong event of day racing combining the fleets of the Mexican Rivera with our Southern Californian participants. The Mexican Ocean Racing Circuit, or MEXORC as it has become known, has since flourished and always follows the finish of the SDYC race. It is the crown jewel of Mexican regattas and is a key enhancement to today's Vallarta Race.
In 1998, SDYC was asked by a group of Vallarta yachtsmen if we'd consider finishing our race in their waters and the finish was moved to beautiful Banderas Bay. As good fortune would have it, this inaugural race was the fastest up to 1998, with Roy Disney's Pyewacket sailing the 1000 NM course in 3 days 21 hrs 55m and 36 sec. Also that year, world adventurer Steve Fossett with his crew on the Open 60 trimaran Lakota, completed the same distance in 2 days 14 hrs 20 mins and 17 secs, a 16 knot average! In 2004, SDYC was approached by the new ownership at Las Hadas about having our race return to their location. This race was also marked by good winds and record-breaking runs, Richard Compton's Alchemy winning the race in less than four days.
In 2006 the race returned to Vallarta and 2 boats have dominated the last 4 races: Dennis Pennell's Blue Blazes from SDYC in 2006 and 2012 and Peligroso skippered by Dale Williams of LBYC/StFYC in 2008, and skippered by SDYC's Lorenzo Berho in 2010. The course elapsed time record for monohulls from San Diego to Puerto Vallarta was also broken in 2010 by Bill Turpin's R/P77 Akela finishing in 3 days 8 hrs 52 minutes and 01 second.
In 2012 the Puerto Vallarta race accepted entries from multi-hulls for the first time and that first entry was H.L. Enloe's 60-foot trimaran Loe Real sped down the course setting a benchmark time of 4 days 01 hours and 55 min for the fastest multi-hull time. Fast forward to 2014 and the multi-hulls now had two entries with Enloe coming back with a bigger and faster trimaran the ORMA60 Mighty Merloe (ex Groupama) and Tom Siebel's Mod 70 trimaran Orion. Both boats made fast work of the race course with Orion recording the fastest multi-hull time at 2 days 08 hours and 55 minutes.
In 2016 Manouch Moshayedi's Rio100, a 100' super maxi, set the monohull course record with a time of 3 days 05 hours and 41 minutes, which eclipsed Bill Turpin's 2010 record on Akela.
The popularity and draw of the present Vallarta Race comes from many things: the challenging course, great competition, reliable spring winds, a full moon for the race and a finish in the warm waters of Banderas Bay.


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Indiana Jones IMAX: Q&A with Burtt and Muren
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In anticipation of Indiana Jones: 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' coming to select IMAX theaters on September 7th, after 31 years for a one week only event followed by the Blu-Ray release of 'Indiana Jones: The Complete Adventures' on September 18th. We had an exclusive chance to talk to the sound designer Ben Burtt and visual effects director Dennis Muren from the Indiana Jones movies at the one an only SkyWalker Ranch in San Francisco, California. They were able to tell us some secrets about how it all came together back when it was made, their memories of it all and what were some of the challenges they had to face. Read More


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When I saw that they had pocket watches, I really wanted one just so I could say I had a pocket watch, and be dapper. Then the more I though about it the more I though I probably wouldn't wear this all that often. Not only that but I also couldn't help but think it would make me look like some hipster, which I do not want. So I was pleasantly surprised when I saw these pocket watch necklaces. The best of both world. I would wear it more often AND not look like a massive hipster!
I chose this pocket watch necklace. I just fell in love with how the cut out front looked, and the back with the beautiful, detailed floral design. On the top of the watch there is that knob that use use to change the time, it's called the crown. There was a piece of plastic in the crown when you get it. Once you remove that the watch will start to work. I should also point out that you need to pull up the crown and then turn it to change the time. If you don't lift it before you twist it wont do anything. On top of the crown is a button that opens the watch. My only thing with this is the paint job. It was clearly painted to get that antique gold look but some spots near the top are missing some paint and you can see the watches true silver colour. That being said I don't consider it a big problem as it's not something you can see unless you take a closer look. Also the watch is less than $6.00 USD, the fact that it came to me in one piece is already a win.
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I have one more item from Rose Wholesale that I will show in a couple days, along with my thoughts on the company. (It's a mixed bag of cats my opinion)
Do you think Beyoncé has a watch like this? I do.
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OUTRAGE!… Human Rights Icon Ayaan Hirsi Ali Disinvited from Brandeis Commencement
In 2004, as a Dutch parliamentarian, Ayaan Hirsi Ali took her "Dutch mother" to lunch at the Dudok brasserie, near the Parliament in The Hague. As always, Hirsi Ali's armed security detail was there. They have been her companions since she started receiving death threats in September 2002. Hirsi Ali, who was born in Somalia and has been a member of the Dutch Parliament since January 2003, had endorsed the view that Islam is a backward religion, condemned the way women live under it and said that by today's standards, the prophet Muhammad would be considered a perverse tyrant. She had also announced that she was no longer a believing Muslim. The punishment for such apostasy is, according to strict interpretations of Islam, death. That day at the Dudok, several dozen vocational students were taking up the main restaurant, so she and her guards parked at two tables near the bar. Hirsi Ali had her back to the restaurant when one of the students, apparently a Dutch convert to Islam, tapped her on the shoulder. "I turned around," she recalls in her elegant English, "and saw this sweet, young Dutch guy, about 24 years old. With freckles! And he was like, 'Madam, I hope the mujahedeen get you and kill you.' " Hirsi Ali handed him her knife and told him, "Why don't you do it yourself?"
Ayaan Hirsi Ali fled the Netherlands after years of threats and came to America in 2006.
Upon her arrival in America a Pittsburgh imam threatened to kill her.
Ayaan Hirsi Ali's foundation is teaching educators and law enforcement how to recognize warning signs of 'honor violence' in U.S. immigrant communities. Recently, Hirsi Ali participated in the movie Honor Diaries that explores the brutality and inequality women face in the Muslim world.
Because of her tremendous courage and brutally honest critique of the horrific treatment of women in the Muslim world, Ayaan Hirsi Ali was disinvited from Brandeis Commencement this year.
Brandeis University released this pathetic statement on Tuesday.
Following a discussion today between President Frederick Lawrence and Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Ms. Hirsi Ali's name has been withdrawn as an honorary degree recipient at this year's commencement. She is a compelling public figure and advocate for women's rights, and we respect and appreciate her work to protect and defend the rights of women and girls throughout the world. That said, we cannot overlook certain of her past statements that are inconsistent with Brandeis University's core values. For all concerned, we regret that we were not aware of these statements earlier.
Commencement is about celebrating and honoring our extraordinary students and their accomplishments, and we are committed to providing an atmosphere that allows our community's focus to be squarely on our students. In the spirit of free expression that has defined Brandeis University throughout its history, Ms. Hirsi Ali is welcome to join us on campus in the future to engage in a dialogue about these important issues.
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TOP TEN: March 2014
Mar 20, 2014
A personal chart of current listening, reading, viewing and thinking
1• Unfathomable City
If you like maps and music, you'll love this. Edited by New Orleanian filmmaker Rebecca Snedeker and California-based environmental author Rebecca Solnit, Unfathomable City: A New Orleans Atlas is a collection of essays on different aspects of Louisiana's geography and culture, each illustrated with a beautifully rendered map. Subjects range from the region's deadly industries (petroleum, sugar) to its boundless capacity for pleasure. One map shows New Orleans' various carnival parade routes. Another - labelled Hot and Steamy: Selling Seafood, Selling Sex - traces the historical retail outlets of two different commodities. And to illustrate a conversation with the great New Orleans bass player George Porter Jr. of the Meters, there is a map showing where the city's different bass sounds can be heard, from foghorns to tuba players. Some beautiful writing, and an altogether elegant publication.
2• Womad highlights
Chairing eight one-hour Artists In Conversation sessions over Womad New Plymouth's two-and-a half days meant I didn't catch nearly as many sets as I would have liked. But among those I saw were Cuban pianist Roberto Fonseca with a West African kora player and magnificent drummer; the intense Afro-flamenco of Buika (what was the amber fluid she kept sipping between songs?), the mysterious left-foot dance of Shanren (with Genghis Khan lookalike on bass), a swinging set from Pokey LaFarge (see pic on right, courtesy of Kathy McRae), and up-and-coming British folk innovator Sam Lee, who was a bit like the Incredible String Band without the drugs. And had conversations with Femi Kuti, Ane Brun, Emel Mathlouthi, Airileke and others, which I hope will turn up on Radio New Zealand at a later date.
3• The Archeologist of African Vinyl
Vinyl collectors may be a particular brand of lunatic, but they occasionally do some good. If German DJ Frank Gossner (pictured right, with protective face mask and recently discovered treasures) had not been prepared to brave mold spores and nesting insects as he waded through "a tsunami of vinyl" six feet deep in a Nigerian basement, we might never have heard The Psychedelic Aliens or Los Issifu and His Moslems, just a couple of his great rediscoveries. A few of his finds - mostly obscure African funk from the 70s - have now been reissued on CD; others stream on his blog http://www.voodoofunk.blogspot.co.nz, which also features entertaining accounts of his field trips, great record sleeves and audio playlists. There's also a story about him here:
4• Critics on critics
Music criticism. Is it getting worse? Jazz authority Ted Gioia seems to think so, and vented his spleen in a recent piece for The Daily Beast (read here). Jody Rosen responded in Vulture with a far more positive, reasoned and, I think, better piece (it's here). I've been working on my own theory of what makes a good pop critic, which you can read here.
5•Octogenarian's debut
Leo Welch, age 81, former lumber worker of Bruce, Mississippi, has just made his first album and I like it a lot. Welch plays guitar and sings gospel in the style of earlier blues preachers, and while he is neither as refined as the celebrated Fred McDowell (1904-1972) or ferocious as the under-recognised Boyd Rivers (1935-1983), his album Sabougla Voices (on the Big Legal Mess label) is a personal and varyingly paced set. And for the time being you can listen to the whole thing here:
6• Eminent Hipsters
Steely Dan founder and frontman Donald Fagen has written a book, Eminent Hipsters, and it is a bit of a mishmash: some columns he wrote in the 80s for film magazine Premiere, some snatches of memoir, and a diary from a recent tour with fellow veterans Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs. Yet in spite of its patchwork structure, it's an entertaining read. As anyone who has listened to Steely Dan lyrics or studied their liner notes (ghost-written by Fagen and his co-conspirator Walter Becker) will know, Fagen is a cynical wit. "The crowd at the Orpheum was the oldest yet. They must have bused in people from nursing homes. There were people on slabs, decomposing, people in mummy cases…" He also writes entertainingly on the development of science fiction, the music of the Boswell Sisters and his first LSD trip.
7• Johnny Shines in Vienna
Johnny Shines' fame, such as it is, rests largely on his association with Robert Johnson, with whom he travelled and played. That's hardly fair, as he was a powerful singer and guitarist in his own right. After Johnson's death in 1938, Shines wanted to go to Africa but wound up in Chicago, working in construction. Decades later when he began playing professionally again, interest inevitably focussed on how much his playing resembled that of the now-legendary Johnson (and his band recordings do give a good idea of how Johnson might have sounded, had he ever lived to go electric.) But Shines had great ideas of his own, too. Listen to the wonderful 'I Will Be Kind' – his imagining of how the blues might have sounded before it left the African continent. Or watch Kurt Hriczucsah's primitive but fascinating home movie (silent 8mm footage cued up to acetate recordings), made during the bluesman's 1975 visit to Vienna. Philosopher that he was, I like to imagine Shines felt curiously at home in the birthplace of Wittgenstein.
8• The Haden Triplets
Bass virtuoso Charlie Haden pioneered free jazz with Ornette Coleman and folk jazz with the Liberation Music Orchestra, but his roots are in country music; at age five he was Cowboy Charlie, singing on Iowa radio with his family's country band. His daughters, Petra, Tanya and Rachel, who have played in rock groups like Foo Fighters and Sun O))), pay homage to those roots on their first album as a trio. Their combined voices, which sound eerily like a single voice singing harmony with itself, are perfect for Kentucky hill songs like Bill Monroe's exquisite 'Voice From On High'. Ry Cooder plays guitar. I'm happy.
9• Other people's Top Tens (an occasional series):
Rosanne Cash's Top 10 Road Trip Songs
Nik Cohn's Top Ten rock'n'roll Books
… and I can't find much to argue about in this list (actually a top 12):
Essential New Orleans Music Fan Albums
10• Where the groove lies
…and lastly, a few words from noted philosopher and ZZ Top guitarist Billy Gibbons (2012): "It's a real uphill challenge to battle the white-guyness. White people get nervous and speed things up. You don't have to be in a hurry because you ain't got nothing to gain and you ain't got nothin' to lose. And that's where the groove lies. Consider that as a mental concept for a second. I'm speaking not about seriousness — you can be way serious, but there's no advantage in getting hasty."


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Oh my god! They brought up financial aid! I might not have to work myself to the bone to do what I love! I am sooo happy, even if they allow only a little bit, it would help sooo much. Let's just hope that they approve some sort of aid to me. *keeps her fingers crossed*
Other than that, not a whole lot of news. Orientation I believe is on the 9th...so only one more week. Once again I hope work will allow for it. Hmm, people are wondering what's with the schedules. No one seems to have a clue...I guess we will learn on Orientation day...I hope.
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In a day and age where social status and appearances (seem) to be everything, we are always looking for new ways to reinvent our online personas. Enter, the Bitmoji free app, which allows users to design a personalized avatar. You can even perfect your character down to the finest of details, including: hairstyle, lip shape, laugh lines and of course outfits (curated by Bergdorf Goodman, Forever 21 and Steve Madden just to name a few).
Yesterday, Snapchat announced they have updated their main iOS and Android app to allow people to create widgets of their best friends' Bitmoji. With Snapchat's Bitmoji widget, you can select a few friends and see their avatars right from the 'Today' screen on iOS and the home screen on Android phones. These shortcuts immediately open a text chat with those friends. It appears that Snapchat is trying to get back into the instant messaging arena which is owned predominantly by Facebook and Instagram.
While I think this is a new novel idea will work to generate some buzz for Snapchat until a bigger and better idea is unveiled. I am not confident this is a big enough draw to entice social users away from instant messaging on Facebook or Instagram Stories. What do you think? Will this new Bitmoji feature encourage both you and your friends to communicate more on Snapchat?


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So. I have to say this is a record for me. It has been essentially only 5 days to put together this quilt top. (If you count active work only) If you recall, this is what I started with (it took me about three days to cut and trim up all these - there are at least 556 of these):
It has taken me one day (Read half of today although it *IS* almost 1am .. so say 6 hours of solid work?) to cut all the black sashings, and piece this together so it now looks like this:


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We all know it. Those Nords are slowly taking over the world with their movies. But who could blame them? Scandinavian film is continuously getting stronger, and we are all along for the ride. MIPTV, Cannes' largest film market, will be featuring a special focus on Nordic film. The event, which takes place from April 13-16, will show off more than twenty Nordic TV and media chiefs in what it is calling 'Focus on the Nordics'.
The event is curated by Annie Wegelius, (pictured) former director of programming at Swedish pubcaster SVT, and Thomas Hedberg, founder of Titan TV. It is co-hosted by MIPTV organizer Reed MIDEM and some of the Nordic regions' leading broadcasters, media companies, trade associations and organisations, including Nordisk Film & TV Fond.
The Fund's CEO Petri Kemppinen said: "Considering the growing demand for high quality Nordic scripted/non-scripted content and formats, the wealth of talents and experienced TV and digital people in our region, we can only rejoice to be associated to this unique opportunity to showcase our Nordic savoir-faire and connect with global players. "
Wegelius said: "Because the digital revolution came early to our region, we are not only comfortable with next-generation technology, but we have had more than 10 years of experience in understanding how it impacts on consumer behaviour, rights issues and the challenges of piracy. We also operate in a brutally competitive market, where budgets are small but the expectations of our well-educated audiences high. That makes us an interesting test ground for new ideas, on the basis that if a show can make it up here, it can make it anywhere. Lastly, we're not afraid to take creative risks, which is one of the reasons we punch well above our weight in drama, documentary and formats."
'Focus on the Nordics' will consist of a conferences, networking opportunities and showcases of the best Nordic content during the MIPTV week and preamble MIPFORMATS and MIPDOC (April 11-12). It will culminate with a full day spotlight on Tuesday April 14 that will end with a party at the Hotel Martinez with dance-music acts and DJs from the Nordic region.
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The deltoid muscle lies just above the main shoulder joint -- and is divided into three parts -- the anterior deltoid in front, the middle deltoid and the posterior deltoid in back. Performing strength-training exercises that target the deltoid helps build the muscle, enabling it to function effectively and potentially preventing injuries.
Working the Anterior Delts
The anterior deltoid attaches to the outer third of the clavicle bone on one end and to the humerus bone of your upper arm, just outside your shoulder joint, on the other. This portion of the deltoid contracts to lift your arm forward from your hip, to pull your arm in front of your chest from the side, and to inwardly rotate the humerus bone within the shoulder socket. The front raise, which involves lifting a dumbbell forward to shoulder height from your hip, is a traditional exercise that targets the anterior deltoid. Others include the military press and overhead shoulder press, which you can perform using a barbell, dumbbells, a kettlebell, a resistance band or a specialized weight machine.
Middle Deltoid Exercises
The middle deltoid shares the attachment to the humerus bone with the anterior portion, but attaches to the top of the acromion -- the bony protrusion just above your shoulder joint -- on the inside. The middle deltoid facilitates shoulder abduction, which occurs when your move your arm away from the center of your body, either vertically or horizontally. The lateral raise and upright row are examples of exercises that target the middle deltoid. The first exercise involves repeatedly lifting dumbbells sideways, away from your body, to shoulder height, and the second requires lifting a barbell along the front of your body, from your thighs to your chin, by flexing your elbows and abducting your upper arms.
Posterior Deltoid Workouts
The posterior deltoid attaches to the scapula bone within your upper back on one end and to the humerus bone, combining with the other two segments, on the other. This muscle produces shoulder extension, external, or outward, rotation and horizontal abduction. Most reverse fly and rowing-type exercises work the posterior deltoid. The lying reverse fly, for example, involves holding dumbbells and lying face down on a bench with your arms hanging below your chest and repeatedly arcing them away from each other until they're parallel to the floor. The bent-over row, for another example, requires pulling a barbell to the bottom of your chest from a standing, bent-over position.
How to Progress Your Program
Performing exercises as part of a progressive strength-training program is essential for building deltoid muscle mass and strength. Train each part of the deltoid muscle two to three times per week on nonconsecutive days. Complete three sets of 12 to 15 repetitions at first, then progressively increase the number of sets and the amount of weight and decrease the number of repetitions every two to three weeks until you're performing six sets of six repetitions at the end of your program. Decrease the amount of weight if you're not able to complete all the prescribed sets and repetitions with perfect technique. Consult your doctor if you feel any discomfort other than mild muscle soreness.


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Metallica's James Hetfield Takes Role In Ted Bundy Film
Metallica frontman James Hetfield has accepted a role in an upcoming thriller about serial killer Ted Bundy.
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, And Vile, stars Zac Efron as the notorious murderer.
Hetfield will play police officer Bob Hayward, who arrested Bundy in 1975 following a traffic stop in which he found burglary tools.
Hetfield has played himself in numerous films and TV shows, but this will be his first dramatic role as another character.
The film will be directed by Oscar nominee Joe Berlinger, who produced the Metallica: Some Kind of Monster documentary and wrote a book about his time with the band.
"Having spent hundreds of hours behind the scenes with James and the rest of Metallica, I have experienced his charisma and powerful presence close up," Berlinger said, in a statement. "It seemed only natural that he would bring that same power and magnetism to a dramatic role, so when he agreed to my pitch that he be in the movie, I was thrilled."
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Extremely Wicked also features Lily Collins, John Malkovich, Jim Parsons and Haley Joel Osment.
Bundy confessed to 30 murders in seven states between 1974 and 1978. He was first arrested in 1975 in Utah and became a suspect in a rash of unsolved crimes. Bundy escaped from jail twice while facing murder charges and committed more murders while he was out.
He was recaptured in 1978 and was executed in Florida in 1989.
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Corporate One Federal Credit Union is now inviting natural person credit unions using the IMAGEin check capture and processing software to bring their business to the Columbus, Ohio, corporate without disruption in operations or product support.
Corporate One and Bluepoint Solutions of Vista, Calif., are partnering to allow credit unions to transfer their existing licenses without additional cost by switching product support directly to Bluepoint, which will then send the images to Corporate One for processing and clearing.
Bluepoint is the developer of the software engine for the IMAGEin branch capture solution designed for corporates to deploy to member credit unions.
"For credit unions using IMAGEin that are exploring alternative corporate relationships, this partnership allows them to protect their financial investment in IMAGEin, and prevent disruption of service to their operations and, most importantly, their members," said Hal Tilbury, CEO of Bluepoint Solutions.
The $4.9 billion, 775-member Corporate One said it is one of the few corporates not to lose any members' capital investment in the past couple years and that it currently exceeds all capital ratios at the "well capitalized" levels as set by regulators.
"This new relationship builds on our philosophy of providing best-in-class services to credit unions, while making it as convenient and affordable as possible. We're proud to offer credit unions a seamless alternative to looking outside of the credit union network for the processing and settlement of their items," said Robert Coyan, senior vice president of marketing and operations at Corporate One.
Last December, Bluepoint issued a similar invitation to its branch capture clients using any corporate credit union. The company said it now provides check capture, processing and document management solutions to more than 1,000 credit unions.


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If you want to create an archive (.zip, .tar.gz, etc.) file as part of a Maven 2 build you need to use the Assembly Plug-in. Furthermore, if you want to install it into your local repository or deploy it to a remote repository you will need the assistance of the Builder Helper Plug-in.
But if you are building a multi-module project you need to do it properly or you can severely mess up your build. I've just spent the last 2 weeks going round in circles trying to figure out why we couldn't build our project from the root project. In the end it turned out to be the fact that I was incorrectly using the assembly goal instead of the singlegoal. This was causing Maven to fork and try to build all the project dependencies again. To us it looked like our dependencies were not getting installed into the local repository and it was going out to get the last good snapshot build of the components from our remote repository which were 2 weeks out of date by this time.
Of course. Once I found the solution a little light bulb went off and I remembered I'd already seen this problem before. About two years ago in fact.
Here is a sample POM snippet that assumes an assembly descriptor with an id of bin and a format of .tar.gz:


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Nearly four years strong, Nick Margiasso has kept Sabbatical Year's fan base steady upon shifting to a one-man project. The Atlanta, Georgia indie artist has returned after a brief lapse, planning to release a follow-up multimedia album, Metropolitan, in early April. Until that time, fans will surely be tided over …Read More »
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Monday, 25 August 2008
Hey hey, it's supergrains day - Greek salad with spelt
This meal was our Bank Holiday Monday lunch and we felt very classy eating something so sophisticated. We needed a bit of sophistication as we spent last Friday in the rowdy West Stand at Headingley Cricket Ground, watching England beat South Africa in a day/night match. Watching the audience there is almost as good as watching the cricket. I saw a team of bananamen, a troupe of knights, a penguin, lots of superheroes of dubious pedigree, and even more drunk fans spending their time making 'snakes' out of empty beer glasses. And that's not even considering the bizarre array of finger wiggles and leg thumps which denote the umpires' decisions. Cricket - it's as mad as the English summer weather, but you've got to love it. The Scientist has been practising improving a novice's knowledge of the game on me over the years, and he's now ready to take on the family Yank. Next summer's Headingley highlight: Eco Bro does International Cricket. I must start sourcing matching bananamen costumes.
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- Johanna said...
Spelt and farro are confusing to me too but at the end of the day it is how it tastes (and that you can ask for the right grain in the shop next time) - yours looks good and your crumble sounds excellent - gooseberries seems very british to me as they are not easy to find here.
And the cricket sounds fun - I used to go to cricket with my family when I was young and the crowd was always far more entertaining than the match. But I think I always missed seeing every wicket fall!
- 26 August 2008 at 05:07
- Lysy said...
I'm exactly the same! I always look up from my book as the cheers go up, and sometimes manage to miss it altogether.
I was thinking of your tabbouleh experiments when I made this salad - I think the various influences could be melded together in rather a nice (and tailored to personal tastes) whole.
- 26 August 2008 at 09:31
Granny Munchkin here adding her appreciation of the 'salad with spelt' as well as all the baked goodies that emerged from your freezer.
Colleagues loved the fig triangles and banana bread.
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PSL encounter: Bidvest Wits vs Bloemfontein Celtic
Posted: 6 March 2015 Time: 19:11
Bloemfontein Celtic claimed a third successive Absa Premiership win with a smash-and-grab 1-0 victory at Bidvest Wits on Friday night.
Lerato Lamola's late penalty earned Phunya Sele Sele a hard-fought win at Bidvest Stadium, with the Clever Boys' title hopes dealt a big blow in the process.
Wits dominated the first half and pinned Celtic back into their own half, though the home side was unable to capitalise on the scoring chances they created.
The Clever Boys very nearly opened the scoring in the 16th minute when Henrico Botes headed on target, but Vuyani Ntanga performed heroics on the goal line, heading the ball up into the underside of the crossbar to keep the score line blank.
Just over ten minutes later Botes was again at the heart of a Wits attack, pulling back a great pass for Papy Faty from near the right by-line, but the Burundian put his shot high and wide of the target.
Wits' best chance arrived a couple of minutes before the interval when Siyabonga Nhlapo whipped in a teasing cross from the right flank - Sibusiso Vilakazi got ahead of his marker to meet the ball with a diving header, but directed it wide of the far post.
Celtic were much improved after the break, particularly when coach Clinton Larsen introduced Keegan Buchanan into midfield, with the youngster's vision and passing ability adding a whole new dimension to their play.
However, Wits remained threatening in attack and very nearly broke the deadlock in the 67th minute. Vilakazi beat goalkeeper Patrick Tignyemb to a loose ball in the box following a set piece, but his shot from a tight angle flashed just wide of the target.
The visitors enjoyed a strong spell of pressure and it paid dividends with just under 10 minutes to play, as Lerato Lamola was brought down in the 18-yard area by Nhlapo to earn Celtic a penalty.
The Wits defender earned his second caution (in the space of just a couple of minutes) for the challenge and was duly shown a red card. Lamola coolly converted the spot-kick to put Phunya Sele Sele 1-0 up.
The hosts fought bravely with 10 men to force an equaliser in the dying minutes, and substitute Calvin Kadi saw a low shot flash just wide of the mark in injury time, but there were no late heroics from the Johannesburg side.
The result sees Wits stay in second place on the log, 10 points adrift of leaders Kaizer Chiefs. Celtic, meanwhile, move up two places to fifth on 30 points, 10 behind their opponents.
HOME: Bidvest Wits
Coach: Gavin Hunt
Formation: four three three
- 16 Moeneeb Josephs
- 3 Thulani Hlatshwayo
- 14 Onismor Bhasera
- 15 Buhle Mkhwanazi
- 20 Siyabonga Nhlapo
- 17 Papy Faty
65 mins - Ben Motshwari
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83 mins - Christopher Katongo
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66 mins - Calvin Kadi
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AWAY: Bloemfontein Celtic
Coach: Clinton Larsen
Formation: four one four one
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- 22 Tshepo Rikhotso
- 27 Keegan Ritchie
- 4 Musa Nyatama
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59 mins - Keagan Buchanan
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85 mins - Wandisile Letlabika
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When you think of Oregon, you probably think of Crater Lake National Park, the Portland Trail Blazers and Ken Kesey, but the state is also home to great ultrasound technician schools. Whether you choose and ultrasound school in Portland, Eugene, Salem or one of the surrounding areas, you can rest assured you'll secure a great education and have lots of fun. There are classes available on school campus and online. Find out more details form the list below.
As an Oregon ultrasound technician, you will:
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- Work in a hospital, physician�s office or imaging clinic
- Diagnose medical conditions
- Ensure patient�s needs are met
Some career figures for ultrasound technician professionals in Oregon:
- Average annual salary: $80,190
- Currently employed: 460
- Employment outlook: 44% Growth over the next ten years
- Most popular degrees: Associate's Degree, Professional Certificate
Figures courtesy of the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Employment & Wages database.
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I took this picture when I was in Ireland so I can say this is "official" Irish Clover. This photo brings back great memories from one of my most treasured travel adventures ~ touring Ireland with my sister and niece. There's no better way to see the Emerald Isle then by renting a car and just taking off. It's good that my sister and I both love the same things because we didn't mind stopping constantly along our travels to snap pictures and see new sites. It was the BEST and I can't wait to go back!
On this special St. Patty's Day here's a little Irish blessing to carry you through your week:
May there always be work for your hands to do
May your purse always hold a coin or two;
May the sun always shine on your windowpane;
May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain;
May the hand of a friend always be near you;
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Papers which miss this deadline will be considered at the next meeting.
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Getting to know windows
The word window, derives from two old Norse words, vindr (wind) and auga (eye) to mean "wind's eye." This wind's eye was nothing but a hole in the Scandinavia house's roof for ventilation. The wind's eye, as it was known was nothing but a hole, in the Scandinavian's house roof for ventilation. Carpenters from Britain adapted the Norse terms and changed it to Window, putting a glass across the eye.
Glass has been a feature in human life even before Christ. It was the Romans who first learned how to make glass as early as 400 B. C. This man-made glass was used for simple uses, such as decorating pots or other vessels. Glasses were first used for windows in buildings during the period of Romans in 1st Century A.D. However, the manufacture of glass windows and need for it did not really take hold until 600 A.D. when the Germans established manufacturing plants along the Rhine.
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The hot humid weather we've been having has made it glaringly obvious that our ancient refrigerator Has Got To Go.
It's frosting up big time and very quickly. Presumably this is costing mucho electricity in inefficient operation. And I hate defrosting fridges. Fortunately, a 3L container of milk generally lasts only 24 hours the way the Offspring go though it, so it doesn't have time to go off. (Those kids are going to have unbreakable bones!)
So I'm doing the rounds of the electrical discounters, trying to get the best price I can.
While not one of nature's hagglers, I do regularly encounter folks who try to haggle with me in my own business without embarrassment on their part. Fortunately as I also deal through agents and have an agreement with them that I won't sell below recommended retail if selling direct, I have a ready-made excuse for not haggling.
Haggling for a fridge doesn't come naturally. But so far the price on the model I want is down by between $90 and $50 depending on the retailer.
I just wish people would advertise the price they actually will sell at instead of making me go through all this!
Update: It's a couple of hours after I wrote the original post, and I've just signed up for a fridge after beating them down to between $140 and $100 below retail (depending on the retailer). Hurrah!!!


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I made some pretty weak goals this week and couldn't even finish them.
goal: Finish reading Daughter of Smoke and Bone. I've been reading
this book for like a month. I've had to renew it twice from the
library. I do actually like it, though it has kind of a slow start.
(It's a character book and I am a plot-lover, so that's probably why).
It's beautifully written, the premise is genius, the world building is
amazing, I like the characters, but it's getting harder and harder to
find time to read. Blasphemy you say? I couldn't
agree more. As a writer, the first thing we have to be, are readers.
And I do read a lot. It's one of my distinguishing characteristics at
work. I read at lunch every day (and get through about 2-3 chapters, so
not really that much reading. I get distracted by food too easily).
But I've been so caught up with the other things on my list (see below)
that reading is falling behind.
Second goal: Finish revising chapters 6-7. I did finish this, but
it took me all week. I think I was also working on it last week (but
can't remember because things have been so busy). If I want to finish
my book, I am going to have to figure out how to make time for
everything. MAKING TIME. Didn't I just talk about that in a previous
blog post? Why yes I did. Stessa, you are so hypocritical...
Taking two weeks to finish revising chapters isn't really acceptable
for my timeline. I'm not trying to rush, but I am trying to finish it
at some point...
Goal number three: Finish critiquing CP's work. This is the
main reason I am behind on the other goals. (That and Ultimate
frisbee. Oh and that full time job...) But I think it's perfectly
acceptable. They are waiting for feedback from me, and I need to
give it to them. That's how CPs work. Should critiquing take up time
you could be using for your own novel? I think it's about balance.
Once I'm done this round of critiques, I probably won't have anything
for awhile, so I can focus on my own work.
Things I did instead of writing this week:
-threw a surprise
party for The Boy: This was necessary; he tore his ACL and was
pretty bummed about it, which is perfectly reasonable. He has to get
surgery and can't play Ultimate for 6 months. So this was warranted to
cheer him up. Bottom line: he was super surprised. So surprised I
thought he might have had a heart-attack...
-watched the superbowl: duh. The commercials were pretty great.
-2 frisbee games: I don't get to choose our schedule. Next week has less games so more writing time.
So those are my excuses, but it doesn't mean it's okay. Making time
is different than finding time. Last week I was just trying to find
time. This week, I will make it.


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No wonder so many lawyers in this country work long hours to meet productivity goals. A recent billing trends report finds lawyers spend only 29 percent of each workday on billable time.
That's only 2.3 hours of billable time for each eight-hour workday, according to the second annual Legal Trends Report, which was prepared and made public today by Clio, a Canadian company that provides cloud-based practice management for firms. The report includes data analysis and also the results of a survey of legal professionals and consumers.
The report, based on data from more than 60,000 paying Clio users that include U.S. firms of all sizes, also found an 82 percent realization rate, which is the percentage of billable hours that are invoiced, and an 86 percent collection rate, which is the percent of billed work that is paid. That means the average lawyer collects only 1.6 hours of billable time from each workday, according to the report.
Considering lawyers only spend 29 percent of their time on billable hours, what else are they doing during those long hours at the firm? According to a survey of 2,915 U.S. legal professionals, including some who use Clio, the lawyers devote 48 percent of their time on administrative tasks, such as licensing and continuing education, office administration, generating and sending bills, configuring technology and collections. They spend another third of their time on rainmaking, according to the survey.
While already spending 33 percent of their time on business development, 41 percent of the lawyers who participated in the survey would spend more time on it if they could.
Lawyers aren't as productive as they want to be in part because of interruptions, the report notes. More than two-thirds of legal professionals agree there is not enough time in the day, and 28 percent said they struggle to keep track of tasks and deadlines. Also, 25 percent of legal professionals are interrupted more than 10 times a day, according to the survey.
The report suggests that firms need to use billing targets to be most effective, since only 54 percent of legal professionals can estimate their annual billings. Only 40 percent of firms that track time have hourly billing requirements, and only half use a budget to bill a matter.
Hourly billing remains the most common form of billing, although more than half of work in certain specialties, such as traffic, immigration and criminal defense, are more likely to be a flat fee than hourly.
The billing rates charged by firms have changed little from last year, which was the first year of the Legal Trends Report. But hourly rates are increasing more for urban lawyers than rural lawyers.
The report shows the following average billing rates for lawyers in 10 large metropolitan areas: $344/hour in New York City, $323 in Los Angeles, $312 in Chicago, $310 in Miami, $304 in Washington, D.C., $300 in Dallas, $293 in Atlanta, $287 in Boston, $276 in Houston and $245 in Philadelphia.
On the other side of the business equation, the Clio team also surveyed 2,022 consumers about hiring lawyers. The potential clients have strong ideas of what makes them choose a lawyer, with responding quickly to emails or telephone calls a big factor for 67 percent of them. In addition, 64 percent of potential clients want a free initial consultation, 47 percent want a fixed fee, 28 percent want to pay by credit card, 27 percent want a lawyer who will text them to communicate and 19 percent want a "great-looking" website.
A total of 62 percent of the consumers surveyed said they would seek a referral from family or a friend for a lawyer, while only 6 percent would contact a lawyer they learned about on a billboard.
About 19 percent of millennial consumers who participated in the survey said they would prefer to communicate with their lawyer via text or email, 30 percent said they want to share documents with their lawyers electronically, 18 percent want to pay online and 24 percent want to use a credit card.
George Psiharis, vice president of business operations at Clio in Vancouver, said they decided to survey legal professionals on how they were really using their time after they found that they were spending an average of only 29 percent of their time on billable hours. He also said he found it interesting that consumers are much more interested in hiring a lawyer who communicates than a lawyer with an impressive-looking website. He said that piece of information may help firms decide where to focus resources when examining business development strategies.
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Citadelle Gin & Mathilde Liqueur Bartender Competition, USA, 2010. Max A. Solano from Emeril's Table 10 & Delmonico's Steakhouse in Las Vegas, NV
- 1.5 oz. Citadelle Gin
- 1.25 oz. Mathilde Pear Liqueur
- 1.25 oz. fresh lemon juice (strained)
- 1 oz. homemade four-spiced infused simple syrup (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, vanilla bean)
- 1/3 tsp. fresh ginger puree
- 1 oz. rosé champagne of choice
Take the Collins glass and fill with ice and set the glass aside. Take each one of the ingredients except for the Champagne and place them into a pint or mixing glass. Add a generous scoop of ice and shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Double-strain (fine strain) contents into the Collins glass. Lastly, top off the cocktail with the champagne. Garnish with a slice of Bartlett pear and a fresh mint sprig and enjoy !
Max says, « This cocktail is both a variation of two of my favorite summer cocktails: The French 75 and traditional Gin Collins, with my added twists. »


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BIO: A rising star in MPA's Healthcare Studio, Kelsey brings enthusiasm and dedication to every project she's part of. She loves architecture because it's something new every day; every design is unique, and every challenge is a fun problem to solve.
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Meet Reina! She was created in honor of Carrie Hogle's awesome first book series, Willing Surrender Trilogy, The keys to Reina's heart are coffee, bacon, and the love of her life James. I have also created a special kit to represent Reina, which will be available for purchase.
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Enjoy country living in this wonderfully maintained spacious home. Gorgeous country kitchen with oak cabinets, granite countertops, breakfast bar island with sink, and built-in appliances. Warm up in front of the wood burning fireplace in the family room with pristine hardwood flooring. Oversized living room and half bath complete the first floor. Hardwood floors in all 4 bedrooms and plenty of closet space. Stand up shower plus tub in generous size bath with plenty of counter space and storage. Sliding glass doors from kitchen eating area lead to screened in porch - perfect for relaxing with a cup of coffee on a quiet weekend morning. All mechanics in great shape. Nothing to do but move in and enjoy life!
You will find my successful nature to be based on my strong set of character attributes - trustworthiness, honesty, caring, and determination. I will always be there to give you the personal service you deserve. Whether by phone, email, text messaging or any other form of technology, you will be able to reach me and I will stay in contact with you throughout the buying or selling process.
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She is amazing. She is knocks-the-wind-out-of-you-feet-frozen-to-the-ground-stunningly amazing. Doubt me and you'll be sorry.
Here's another one that zaps the strength right out of your legs and makes you have to lean on something or sit down out of the sheer emotion she uses.
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Julien LeRoy Magi Enamel Repeater
• Fine French multi-color 18K gold and painted enamel verge and fusee bell quarter repeater antique pocket watch with a scene of the adoration of the magi by Julien LeRoy, Paris, circa 1750. The case back with a lovely painting (restored in hard enamel, minor imperfections) within a curving border of various colors of gold. Bold white enamel dial (restoration by the winding hole) with diamonds between the numbers and diamond set hands, the minute hand with a curve to clear the winding square. The movement with large pierced and engraved cock. Dumb repeat selector lever at VI and pulse piece in the case.
When the pendant is depressed this watch chimes the hours with lovely tones on a bell in the back of the case. When the selector lever is moved the repeat becomes dumb and the bell chimes are replaced by the taps of a dumb repeater. When the pulse button is pushed in there are no chimes or taps and the owner feel the watch strike with his finger tip.
"Julien Le Roy(1686-1759) was a major 18th-century Parisian clockmaker and watchmaker. " He was born in Tours in 1686 and by the age of 13 he made his first clock. In 1699, he moved to Paris for further training. He became maitre horloger in 1713 and later jure of his guild. Further appointments followed, including the Directorship of the Societe des Arts, but the pinnacle of his achievement was being appointed clockmaker (Horloger Ordinaire du Roi) to King Louis XV in 1739. He carried on his business from premises in the Rue du Harlay until his death in 1759.
Diameter 45 mm
Circa 1750
NOTE: The small circles or shadows in some of our photos are reflections of the camera lens. Since this watch is much smaller than in the enlarged photos, a tiny blemish or imperfection that you could not see when looking at the actual watch can appear very large in the photos.


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Guesthouses and Indekos (Kos) - Indonesian Bed and Breakfasts
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Guesthouse Facilities
Guesthouses vary widely in the facilities that they offer, so don't assume they're all the same. Better guesthouses offer full facilities which could include: fully furnished rooms, en suite bathrooms, telephones in each guest's room, television with cable TV, ensuite refrigerator, air conditioning, and coffee / tea making facilities in the bedroom and/or breakfast area. Internet Wi Fi may be provided as well with paid, limited, or unlimited usage for guests. Do you own laundry options may also be available with use of the facility's washing machine.
Each guesthouse offers a range of services, depending on their management and policies. Some are just strictly bed and breakfast and you're left on your own for all other services. At the high end of the spectrum, the better guesthouses offer the equivalent of full hotel services.
In these full-service guesthouses, rooms are cleaned daily by housekeeping staff, just like at a hotel. Most guesthouses offer laundry services for a set fee. Some even offer the usage of a fully equipped shared kitchen for those guests who enjoy cooking.
In addition to the living facilities, many guesthouses also offer facilities for leisure by providing a private swimming pool, sun deck area and BBQ facilities for occupants of the residence.
Some guesthouses even offer an on-site Coffee Shop with beverages, light meals, and snacks. Ask about other food/beverage options and the availability of neighboring restaurants when you inquire about the accommodation. Ask also about bus services, distance from the airport. your office, supermarkets.
Security Concerns
Be sure that the guesthouse has a strict security policy, and enquire about their on-site security staffing as well as if they have closed-circuit TV for monitoring the residence.
What benefits can guesthouse living offer me?
The primary benefits of staying in this type of accommodation, as opposed to renting an apartment, is the cost factor. When you rent a house/apartment you have all the additional utility/running costs of electricity bills, water bills, household staff/cleaning service, laundry, garbage collection, internet, security staff, etc. You also, often, have to pay 1-2 years rent in advance or sign a lease agreement which obligates you for an extended period of time.
Of equal benefit will be the small community of residents in the house. Living in a home-like environment makes it easier to practice Bahasa Indonesia and get to know other people in a more relaxed situation. Many expats also make friends with the other residents of the house.
For a nice Guesthouse you can expect to pay - single room around $290-$330/month and double room around $390-$450/month with nightly rates for a single room at $25 and double room at $35. Ask about price differences between rooms in the guesthouse as some offer cheaper or more luxurious rooms within the same facility.
Guesthouses in Bali
Many areas in southern Bali cater to short term tourists on holiday and therefore accommodations in those areas can be relatively expensive. If you are planning on staying for a long period, look outside the tourist areas for a lower accommodation cost.
Indonesian Indekos (Kos)
An Indonesian indekos is a big step down from a guesthouse, as normally the facilities are very minimal, consisting of a room in a shared house with all facilities being shared with the other tenants. This is the preferred housing for many college students and much of the low-salaried office staff who aren't able to reside with their families. For some, they live in the kost in town during the week to avoid daily traffic, then go "home" on the weekend.
It often consists of a row of small rooms and a shared bathroom at the rear or side of a house. These kos with few services (beyond a small bedroom and shared bathroom) run from $50-$100/month.
Bendungan Hilir (Benhil) and Karet Pedurenan are popular areas for kost, as both are located near business districts and many office buildings.
However, some nicer kos can provide an excellent option for a lower income expat English teachers, volunteer workers or someone studying on a fellowship in Indonesia. Rent is charged monthly and depending on the kos, the facilities can be somewhat comfortable. Laundry services are usually available, for an additional fee.
Guesthouse Policies
Ask the owner what their policies and rules are regarding noise and residents that are disrespectful of resident privacy and quiet times. Also ask about their policies for overnight guests of the opposite sex, if it's allowed (if that's an issue for you).
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text: JIMMY MASSARD, 41, 1004 Lakemoor Blvd., Rockledge, died Tuesday. Born in St. George, S.C., he moved to Cocoa from there in 1952. He was an expediter. Survivors: wife, Annette; daughters, Robbi, LaSonya, both of Rockledge; mother, Angie, Cocoa; brother, Jake, Queens, N.Y.; grandmother, Mrs. Mary White, St. George. Visiting hours: 2 to 7 p.m. today, Stone Funeral Home, Cocoa. Funeral: 4 p.m. Wednesday, Friendship Baptist Church, Sharpes.


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Truth be told, I haven't ridden a bicycle in over six years. The last time I did was shortly after completing the seven day long AlDS Life Cycle #1. That bicycle ride was over 600 miles long and went from San Francisco to Los Angeles. I found it to be one of the best experiences of my life. I did that ride to prove to myself that I could push myself physically past the boundaries that I knew. I was right. Physically I accomplished more than I ever expected. What I did not expect were all the psychological and spiritual benefits I received from riding alone on a bicycle for eight hours a day. There is a lot of time to think. There is a lot of time to reflect. There is a lot of time to cry and a lot of time to laugh. I did them all, alone, riding through the beautiful hills and countrysides of California. Wow.
However, there was something missing. Even though the money I raised went to help people with HIV in San Francisco and Los Angeles, my fundraising did nothing to help my own neighbors. Since that time, I have wanted to create a similar experience here in Orange County. I wanted to give the cyclists from Orange County the opportunity to help their own community… help their own neighbors…the people of Orange County living with HIV and AIDS. It has to start locally. That is why I am helping to create this inaugural Orange County Ride for AIDS (OCRA).
Trust me, the benefits YOU will receive by riding in the OCRA…pushing yourself more than you know you can…conquering every hill in front of you…having time to think about your life…is more than you will ever be able to give back. But you will be giving back. Participating in OCRA is a win-win situation.
Do the ride. Help others. Do the ride. Learn about yourself. That's why I will be riding in OCRA, Saturday, October 9th 2010.
It will be an experience of a life time.
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The International Business concentration is for students who wish to work with multinational firms.
With a focus on small and medium-sized companies, the bachelor's degree in international business concentration's course requirements provide a background that enables the student to assist firms with the business and cultural challenges of an increasingly global marketplace. International Business students will study international marketing, global entrepreneurship, global economics, project management, cross-cultural communication and will select electives that further lead to an understanding of international business.
Scholarships – Bachelor's in International Business
Program Policy – International Business Degree
International business students pursue the traditional four-year B.B.A. degree, which requires completion of Finlandia's General Education requirements, the Business Core (required of all BBA students), 14-16 credits of free electives, and 23-25 credits in the International Business Concentration.
Study Abroad Opportunities – International Business Programs
Students considering traveling abroad to study International Business must have a 2.75 cumulative GPA and apply to the Dean of the International School of Business to make arrangements. Students are highly encouraged to study at least one year of the Finnish language (or language of destination country) prior to departure for study abroad while pursuing a bachelor's in international business.
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- Assume leadership roles in organizations that engage in global enterprise.
- Have a comprehension of the special challenges facing firms entering the international marketplace.
- Communicate effectively with other cultures and work with them effectively on cross-functional teams.
- Assist small businesses and entrepreneurs in initiating global business operations.
Sample Courses (CORE)
- Global Entrepreneurship
Studies the challenges and opportunities of international business from the viewpoint of the small entrepreneurial venture. Topics include understanding the level of readiness to internationalize, finding and analyzing markets, methods of entry, finding international distributors and partners, exporting and importing, operations. Available spring semesters. Prerequisite: BUS 271 or instructor permission.
- International Marketing
Studies the development and implementation of a marketing strategy in a global setting. Topics include how to devise a mission, utilize limited resources, and design and measure the effectiveness of an international marketing plan. Available fall semesters. Prerequisite: BUS 245.
- Global Economy
Studies gains and losses from international trade, trade barriers, and regional economic groupings, operation of foreign exchange markets, balance of payments accounts, and macroeconomic effects of international transactions. Available fall semester, even years. Prerequisites: ECN 231 and ECN 232.


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16/09/2009 – 12:13pmPedazo de blog, creo que es lo mejor que se ha inventado en toda la historia, despues de la rueda. Que ganas tiene la gente de hacer el subnormal, con esta mierda de blog que tiene 2 visitas al dia y una es la mia de hoy.
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Hipolito M. WisemanJanuary 24, 2012Hands down, Apple's app store wins by a mile. It's a huge selection of all sorts of apps vs a rather sad selection of a handful for Zune. Microsoft has plans, especially in the realm of games, but I'm not sure I'd want to bet on the future if this aspect is important to you. The iPod is a much better choice in that case.
I'd like to tax you $1.00, borrow another 31 cents (using your credit) and give you back $1.30. When the $1.00 turns into trillions, that penny for me and those I like is very rewarding…and leaves others holding responsibility for the 30 cents.
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Hi Elisa ~ Oh yes, if you don't like thyme, the Pasta Italiano is not for you I'm glad you were able to find a recipe you liked though (the Seitan Scallopini). I'll tweet and pin your posts mañana!
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Fitness Class Induction
What is the fitness class induction?
The fitness class induction is for any person that is new to Athlone Regional Sport Centre and wishes to partake in one of the fitness class we offer. Meet with an instructor who will explain the different fitness classes and the equipment needed for each different type of class.
Who is it for?
The group fitness induction is for any new members or non members to the sport centre there is no cost for attending the fitness class induction.
What does it involve?
The fitness class induction involves meeting with a fitness class instruction for a 30 minute presentation describing the classes and showing a brief clip of the classes we offer, how to book fitness classes and following this a quick tour of the studios showing you how to enter and exit the studios.
How do I book the fitness class induction?
The fitness class induction can be booked at the reception desk by simply calling 0906470975 or by using the attached link and setting up the online booking system.
How long is the fitness class induction?
The fitness class induction last for between 30 to 40 minutes depending of the number of people attending
What days and times is the fitness class induction on at?
The fitness class induction is on the following days and times Monday @ 12.30 in the Main Studio. Tuesday @ 6.30 in the Meeting Room. Wednesday @ 7.30 in the Meeting Room


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--- Leonard Susskind, physicist
Source: Because we're here, Interview with Leonard Susskind, New Scientist 17 Dec 2005. Quote in context:
Q. Steven Weinberg recently said that this is one of the great sea changes in fundamental science since Einstein, that it changes the nature of science itself. Is it such a radical change?
A. In a way it is very radical but in another way it isn't. The great ambition of physicists like myself was to explain why the laws of nature are just what they are. Why is the proton just about 1800 times heavier than the electron? Why do neutrinos exist? The great hope was that some deep mathematical principle would determine all the constants of nature, like Newton's constant. But it seems increasingly likely that the constants of nature are more like the temperature of the Earth - properties of our local environment that vary from place to place. Like the temperature, many of the constants have to be just so if intelligent life is to exist. So we live where life is possible.
For some physicists this idea is an incredible disappointment. Personally, I don't see it that way. I find it exciting to think that the universe may be much bigger, richer and full of variety than we ever expected. And it doesn't seem so incredibly philosophically radical to think that some things may be environmental.


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Pinnacle Plaza has seen a plethora of eateries open up since the start of the year, making this part of Shunyi a great choice for dining at any time of the day. The latest café addition is called Palatable, and is located next door to Domino's Pizza. The sign outside promotes Palatable as an organic, healthy, natural, and palatable, and states their supplier also serves the French and US Embassies in Beijing. Well, the French certainly know a thing or two about cafes, pastries, and cakes, so I decided to take a look and sample some of their offerings.
The café has outdoor seating, which for the time being enables you to admire the adorned flag bunting, reminding us there is a certain football tournament on at the moment. The main part of the café isn't large, but extra seating extends along the side of the kitchen area. It has a light and bright interior and good Wi-Fi connection, making it perfect for a quiet spot to catch up on your emails. If you're dining with little ones, there are highchairs available. All drinks, cakes, and pastries can be purchased as take out and opening times are Monday-Friday 10am-9pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am-9pm.
Palatable's claim to healthy and organic food comes from their range of fresh juices and drinks, which include papaya, guava with green apple, pomegranate, kiwi, and vegetable. Prices range from RMB 30-45 and you have a choice of serving sizes. I tried the apple, which was not too sweet and pleasingly refreshing. My companion chose the pomegranate, which was wonderfully sharp and acidic as pomegranate juice should be. If you prefer some calcium in your juice, they serve a red dragon fruit yogurt drink and a banana milk drink. If it's a hot beverage you're after, the cafe serves a range of teas, which include pu'er, green tea and rooibos, all from RMB 26-30. Coffees include latte, macchiato, and macha.
There are no savory food items at Palatable apart from croissants, as their focus is on good quality cakes and pastries – although you can buy a French baguette to go. I'm not sure a chocolate tart can be described as healthy, but it was certainly palatable. A well-made buttery pastry case was generously filled with a bitter chocolate ganache. The lemon tart had a thick lemony curd, which was perfectly sharp in flavor. The pastry on the lemon tart could have been crisper, but it was nice and thin, just enough to hold the delicious filling. The tart was topped with small squares of marshmallow, which were too sweet for me but my companion loved them.
Palatable has slices of cakes too, including gateaux and tiramisu, chocolate and coffee éclairs, crème brulee, a choice of muffins, and mini pastries including a chocolate tart, strawberry slice, and coconut ball. There are a range of pastries available, including croissants, cinnamon swirls, and apple slices.
Housed in a glass display stand are pyramids of brightly-colored macaroons. Available in all flavors imaginable, try green tea, lime, blueberry, raspberry, coffee, and chocolate. These bite-size morsels were soft and chewy in the center, with a light and crisp exterior.
I took some pastries home for my family to try, and by far the favorite was the French apple, which was large enough for two people to share. The pastry was crisp, lined with an almond paste, generously topped with a mix of both tart and sweet apples, and finished with a syrup glaze. The fresh fruit tart was also a great hit with the kids.
Prices are similar to those at Comptoirs de France and Le Baker. For me, I feel the cakes and pastries at Le Baker are more authentically French in both flavor and execution. However, I would certainly return to Palatable to enjoy their great range of juices and that fabulous French apple tart.
beijingkids Shunyi Correspondent Sally Wilson moved to Beijing in 2010 from the UK with her husband and son. Her daughter was born here in 2011 and both her kids keep her happily busy. In her spare time, Sally loves to stroll through Beijing's hutongs and parks. She is a (most of the time) keen runner and loves reading: books, magazines, news, and celeb websites – anything really. Sally is also a bit of a foodie and loves trying out new restaurants.
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My dear brother snapped these for me on a drive in the country to go visit my boyfriend. There are so many pretty sights to see in North Canterbury, I can't say it enough!
(Wearing a thrifted 1960s dress, cane handbag from Two Squirrels Vintage, vintage necklace from my boyfriend, amber art deco ring bought in Crete, and t-bar flats off Trademe)
I've booked myself in to get a tiny hair trim to lighten it up before I head off to the intense heat of Southeast Asia in a couple of weeks. I am so nervous- last time I got a proper haircut, I was 15. If they butcher my mane, I'll probably have to become a recluse. Wish me luck!


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Foreign-born students studying in the U.S. spend billions in local economies and their talents should be more deliberately harnessed, according to a new study by the Brookings Institution.
International students contribute close to $35 billion in tuition and living costs to over 100 metropolitan areas throughout the U.S. The students disproportionately study science, technology, engineering, and math – or STEM – careers and the number of people coming to U.S. institutions is growing. The Brookings report author, Neil Ruiz, said that's good for the students, and their host communities. Ruiz said even as Congress has stalled on immigration reform that could increase meaningful opportunities for students post-graduation, there's a lot local officials can do to take advantage of the trend. That could include linking students to local employers in their fields and establishing programs that connect students to business owners who want grow internationally.
Read a full version of this report at the website of Keystone Crossroads, a new statewide public media initiative reporting on the challenges facing Pennsylvania's cities.