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NEW YORK While Kanye West was a last-minute no-show—both he and the center cited "artistic reasons" for the cancellation—the Watermill Center still managed to draw hundreds of guests to its 23rd annual benefit and dinner. A highlight of the Hamptons art and social scenes, the July 30 soiree lived up to its see-and-be-seen reputation by raising $2 million via record attendance and ticket sales.
Helping to oversee production and execution of the concept and design set forth by founder Robert Wilson was an intimate team that included event director Elise Herget, event manager Erin Wainwright, installation curator Noah Khoshbin with assistant installation curator Ivan Cheng, producer Charlie Otte, production supervisor Mauro Farina, stage manager Linda Jackson, technical director Daniel Von Behr, and auction director Daneyal Mahmood.
In a tony beach community idealized by white picket fences and oceanfront mansions, there is no place quite like the Watermill Center—where guests can walk through eight-and-a-half acres of a bamboo-filled forest filled with a series of Stonehenge sculptures, poke fun at Donald Trump as selfies are taken in front of an electric chair, watch a series of ritualistic sex acts on closed-circuit television, walk through a phalanx of gilded trees, or meander through lighted car bumpers. All of that, and more, was experienced by the 1,200 people who made their way through the 24 installations that followed this year's "FADA: House of Madness" theme, inspired by Le Corbusier's Cité Radieuse in Marseille, France—which Wilson cites as major influence on his vision for the Watermill Center and its community of artists and visionaries.
While the entrance—which was re-situated in 2015 with a new, more immersive pathway—remained the same this year, the flow changed, as it does every year, to "best show the grounds and the installations and to keep it new for our guests who continue to return each year," Herget said. "It is also about finding the perfect placement on the grounds for the installations that are created each year in order for the audience to best experience them, but also to direct the audience in a certain direction."
For the benefit, the Watermill Center collaborated for the first time with artist collective Bruce High Quality Foundation to present "As We Lay Dying," a variety of works and performances interspersed throughout the center's grounds. The art is meant to be a reflection on coming to terms with the contemporary world through personal, political, and aesthetic perspectives.
Following cocktails—where many sipped the evening's signature cocktail, Maestro Dobel's Black Diamond Margarita—685 guests stayed for dinner. The program featured a lively auction called by Simon de Pury, where portrait commissions from Inez and Vinoodh, Nan Goldin, and Peter Lindbergh were up for grabs. Later, there was a performance by Norwegian artist Tori Wrånes.
As for West, the center said he's slated to perform next year.


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"Hello, car, my name is engine. How do you do?"
"Oh, hello, I remember you. How've you been?"
"Not well at all. I've been in hospital, but I'm much better now. I think I had a heart transplant!"
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"Well, I've had some cosmetic procedures myself and I suddenly feel quite young!"
Whilst they chatted, we raised the chassis up high enough to slip the engine under it. We used a forklift with straps around the bumper supports.
Then we wheeled the engine under the car with a floor jack and lowered the car down over it. When it was about 6" off the ground we put jack stands under the frame and moved the forklift out of the way.
Then the Lord of the Manor jockeyed it around whilst I raised the engine with the floor jack and Teen1 took photos. It's all about teamwork, people.
Gradually the engine raised into place. Then suddenly there was cursing! The Lord of the Manor had forgotten that bl*$!ty b{%^ shroud that goes on the front of the engine, but we managed to weasel it in without totally removing the engine.
After more jockeying and raising and jockeying some more, the four bolts that hold it in place were tightened up and it was home again. We also put on the remaining shrouding, reconnected the gas line and accelerator linkage, and installed the air hoses. And then we put the new gasket around the opening, and re-installed the bonnet/hood. I do believe this little bug will be driving next weekend. Stay tuned!

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5 Unethical Experiments Done in the Name of ScienceEditor: rale
We all know that since the dawn of time man has wanted nothing more than to get inside another person's mind and see what kind of stuff they are thinking about. If you don't feel this desire you're probably not a psychologist and therefore are in serious danger of being experimented on by the government/mad scientists and just about anyone who decides they should run an experiment. Just so you can prepare yourself here is a list of unethical experiments that could be run on you:
Robbers Cave Experiments
Thanks to sites that publish interesting lists everybody seems to know about the Stanford Prison experiment. By now anyone you ask will tell you that this was a horrible study where university students were placed in one of two conflicting groups in order to replicate the conditions inside a prison. The experiment was so bad that it had to be stopped weeks before it was supposed to end. What few people know is that the same experiment was done with twelve year old kids that didn't even know they were in an experiment, and it was done THREE TIMES!
A group of scientists led by Carolyn Wood Sherif gathered several 11 and 12 year old boys and took them on a summer camping trip, without telling anyone that this was actually an experiment. The scientists had them divided into two groups, making sure to break apart any friendships that the boys had established previously. Once on the campgrounds the scientists encouraged the boys to call each other names and pull pranks on the other group. But don't worry they also had planned some group-building activities at the end of the whole experiment, such as cutting the water supply and let the kids figure out how to avoid thirst.
This looks like a great place to conduct a traumatizing experiment.
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Elda Santeiro Martinez, co-founder of Liga Contra El Cancer, was not about to bow to tradition — not when tradition conflicted with her goals.
In a story Coral Gables writer George Volsky wrote as the Florida correspondent for the New York Times in 1977, Santeiro Martinez was featured, along with other prominent Cuban society women, under the headline: "Cuban Women Shed Formerly Submissive Roles."
At the time, Cuban women, according to Santeiro Martinez, challenged the traditional Latin concept that women should defer to men in all matters of importance.
"In Cuba, for example, if a young woman found out that her husband was unfaithful to her, she would run crying to her mother, who would comment sadly that, alas, all men do it. In Cuba mistresses were institutionalized; here we simply won't stand for it," she said.
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Sure enough, Santeiro Martinez, who died May 20 in Miami at age 77, feared no one.
"Whatever she put her mind to, she did it," said son Jorge Romanach. When two beloved men in her life — the man who raised her as a father and her grandfather — got cancer, she realized her mission.
La Liga Contra El Cancer/League Against Cancer, a group founded and run by Cuban-Americans to support cancer patients and their families, was co-founded by Santeiro Martinez in 1975.
"She started the whole thing in our living room," Romanach remembers of the family home in the Bay Point neighborhood of Miami.
After helping so many others beat cancer, Santeiro Martinez beat it herself 10 years ago following a diagnosis of Stage 4 cancer of the tongue. She died earlier this month after choking on food.
Santeiro Martinez, who worked for the Miami-Dade County School Board, was the League's first general coordinator, followed by Lourdes Aguila. In a Miami Herald story in 1985, Aguila said that Miami had fine cancer research institutions, but that direct care for patients was lacking, hence the need for their group.
The most simple thing became the most joyous thing. My mother aimed to please and to make people feel welcome from any walk of life.
Jorge Romanach on his mother Elda Santeiro Martinez.
In the mid-1970s, Santeiro Martinez hosted a weekly TV series on behalf of the League for Channel 23 (now owned by Univision) and a telethon. The show's tag line was Lo que es peor que el cáncer es el miedo al cáncer (What's worse than cancer is the fear of cancer.)
Santeiro Martinez held her position with the League for two years and devoted her time to the Young Patronesses of the Opera (YPO), an arts group she served as president. She was also director of special events for the American Cancer Society. The latter group honored her in 1986 for her 15 years of service. She stepped down from the League when she remarried to devote time to her family.
"There are moments in life when you have three necessary things: people skills, money and time available. I almost started the Hispanic social life here," she told the Miami Herald in 1986.
"I think her proudest accomplishment was the League Against Cancer," her son said of her philanthropic endeavors. "The YPO, she held that close, and she was very supportive of the arts … back in the day when Miami was tiny but it had big hitters."
Along the way, Santeiro Martinez hosted galas for the groups she supported and raised funds for the United Way and Ermita de la Caridad. When Santeiro Martinez finally retired in 2001, then-Gov. Jeb Bush sent her a congratulatory letter that read, in part:
"From being a co-founder of La Liga Contra El Cancer, to leading the United Way School System Campaign every year (the largest in the country), to raising funds for various community based organizations, you have always been a pillar of strength and commitment. … You have always been working in the trenches for the betterment of our South Florida community," Bush wrote.
Santeiro Martinez was born in Havana on Nov. 27, 1938. In the 1940s and '50s she split her time between Miami and Cuba. She went to Mount Vernon College for Women, married and settled in Miami in 1960.
"Elda had splendid ideas and worked hard to see them to fruition. If Elda dreamed it, she could usually make it happen," sister-in-law Ann Ahlf wrote of Santeiro Martinez, a woman who, she said, loved to entertain.
"Her dinners were spectacular. She could spend days making sure that the table was set exquisitely with the exact dinnerware, utensils, flowers, candles. Elda's lovely artistic nature was reflected in all that she did."
Santeiro Martinez is survived by her children John, Jorge and Alexander Romanach, six grandchildren and sister Elena Paulina Aleman. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 100 Harbor Dr., Key Biscayne.
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The history of mathematics began with the natural numbers. These numbers: 1,2,3... have a simple universal interpretation, i.e. counting a number of objects. This was followed by the use of fractions, or rational numbers, most notably by the Ancient Greeks (note that negative numbers, and even zero, were only accepted into use after fractions in most cultures) to accommodate the splitting of objects into portions. Gains and losses in finances contributed to the general acceptance of negative numbers (and zero) while the diagonals of squares forced square roots, and therefore irrational numbers, upon humanity.
The rational and irrational numbers form the reals, which collectively describe any point on the one-dimensional line and the manipulation of these quantities includes all of one-dimensional geometry. Similarly, taking the square root of a negative number brings about the introduction of i and the imaginary numbers (the basic description of which can be found here). Combining these with the real numbers, the complex numbers are formed, and operations on such numbers can be used to describe two-dimensional mappings of the plane. In fact, the general 2-manifold can be treated as having complex coordinates.
It follows naturally that one would next wonder whether a similar system for three dimensions exists. This same question was pondered by the mathematician William Hamilton in during the mid-19th century. He failed to invent a three-dimensional system that satisfied certain necessary constraints, including a way to multiply consistently, (a feat that is now known to be impossible) but created a similar four-dimensional system. Rather than "stumbling upon" a new number system through the application of simple operations to known numbers, (division of integers, square roots of negative, etc.) Hamilton simply defined two quantities, in addition to 1 and i, known as j and k. These new numbers were to be connected through the famous Brougham Bridge Equations,
The general quaternion is simply an arbitrary addition of multiples of the identity, 1, i, j, and k, namely a number of the form a+bi+cj+dk, where a, b, c, and d are real numbers (note that this is the same form as a complex number (a+bi).
Quaternions, like the complex numbers, follow certain rules that make them a consistent group. For any quaternions a, b, and c, the following axioms are satisfied, and can be verified through simple real number multiplications and additions. Among these axioms are the associativity of addition and multiplication,
a+(b+c) = (a+b)+c,
a(bc) = (ab)c,
the identity formulae of addition and multiplication,
a+0 = 0+a = a,
a1 = 1a = a,
and each quaternion a ≠ 0 has a unique inverse a*, such that
(a)(a*) = (a*)(a) = 1
The above equations qualify quaternions as a group† . In addition, quaternion addition is commutative, i.e. a+b = b+a. However, quaternion multiplication is not commutative, and in general ab ≠ ba. This fact, which is taken as obvious in arithmetic, may seem to make the quaternions unusable in application. Nevertheless, there is a redeeming factor, namely that the multiplication of quaternion basis elements is a special type of non-commutative: anti-commutative, this meaning that ab = -ba. Note that this does NOT generalize to all quaternions, ab is equal to -ba only when a and b are i, j, or k.
†The term group in this context, and in later appearances, is a slightly more casual and abstract use than the strict mathematical group, which requires a more rigorous proof. The above identities outline the framework of a group, together with the proviso that operations on elements of the quaternions (in this case addition and multiplication) produce only other quaternions. Assuming that the coefficients of 1, i, j, and k can vary over all real numbers, this is clearly satisfied.
The multiplication of quaternion basis elements is also cyclic, meaning that the product of any pair among i, j, and k will produce the third (or its negative). The six resulting identities are
ij = k
ji = -k
jk = i
kj = -i
ki = j
ik = -j
The reader may be curious as to how these mysterious abstract quantities define four-dimensional geometry. To those familiar with elementary vector algebra, the use of i, j, and k may recall that they seem eerily similar to the unit vectors i, j, and k, which point along the x-, y-, and z-axes, respectively.
An illustration of the unit vectors i, j, and k and their positions in relation to the Cartesian three-dimensional coordinate axes.
This is no coincidence. In fact, the quaternions are most commonly used in relation to rotations in three-dimensional space, rather than coordinates in four. There is a connection here to the complex numbers, in which multiplication by i represents a 90º counterclockwise rotation. In quaternion geometry, each of the basis elements stands for a rotation in three-dimensional space, keeping the axis on which the element is oriented still. For example, the quaternion j represents a rotation keeping the y-axis constant. However, for i, j, and k, the degree of rotation is 180º, rather than 90º as in complex numbers.
An easy way to visualize such rotations is to visually manipulate a three-dimensional object, specifically something in the shape of a rectangular prism. A commonly used example is a closed book. Start with the cover facing up, and the text oriented right side-up. The x-axis of the three-dimensional cartesian coordinate plane passes through the center of the book from increasing from left to right. Similarly, the y-axis passes through the center, increasing as it moves away from you. Finally, the z-axis pierces the back cover of the book, travels through the center, and then continues upward out of the center of the front cover. If you are having trouble visualizing this, simply try to superimpose the three-dimensional coordinate plane above on the book.
The rotation i is equivalent to rotating the book 180º about the x-axis and ending with the back cover facing upward, but the text, upside-down, in front of you. Similarly, j flips the book onto the back cover, though with text facing right side-up, and the k simply rotates the book through 180º without flipping it, resulting in the front cover, except with the text upside-down. Further experimentation confirms the identity ij=k and others. However, the difference between ji and ij (the first yielding -k, rather than k) is unclear in 3-space. To understand why this is, a type of quantities known as spinors must be considered, see here.
Sources: Road to Reality by Roger Penrose Chapter 11,
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The Lords of the Mics label came to Absolute with a request for us to devise a marketing campaign which engaged with a fan base who are between 14-30 and heavily mobile-first consumers.
One aspect of the campaign Absolute's Digital Marketing team put together was to create a Lord of the Mics branded mobile app – available on both iOS and Android.
Launching an app enabled us to reach a fan base who react quickly to updates. Central to this was using push notifications that built engagement during the pre-order phase and kept the brand fresh in people's minds during a long sell-in period.
Absolute drove fans there from socials using exclusive content and competitions only available on the app. The app hosted a Lord of the Mics Merchandise Store, Ticket Sales, Social Media Feeds, Video Content, Mailing List Signup, Competitions and Games…
The result from creating the app was the building of a heavily engaged audience, doubling the size of the label's mailing list and driving sales throughout the pre-order campaign. The app will remain active in driving further engagement with fans through release and beyond for subsequent Lord of the Mics album releases.


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Just a quick post. I saw this sketch and thought it would be a good one to use for my friend's son's birthday (yes another one, LOL). I have never had a go at a 'Taylored Expressions' challenge before and this is #80. Its about time, I say. You can find her blog here.
I was quite happy with this card -
I've used retired SU DSP, I love the colours in it for kids. I've used the engine stamp from the 'Choo Choo' set (this is such a cute stamp set) and the matching track which is a wheel stamp. I added the 'look who's turning' stamp from the 'On Your Birthday' set. I like this stamp cause you can write in any age. I hope the style of the card prevents it from being too 'young' for a big boy of 6!
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Basic canyoning is an adventure for everyone! Whether young or old, a beginner or with little experience, you are guaranteed to have fun, creating memories to last a lifetime. River Cetina basic canyoning tour is a perfect combination of walking, hiking, swimming in crystal clear natural water pools, sliding down rapids, walking through tunnels and swimming under the highest waterfall.
This tour includes cliff jumps. Jumps are from 1-9 meters high but don't worry, they are all optional. Our guides will provide you with safety instructions, and you will get wetsuits, life vests, helmets and harnesses. You are ready for an adventure of a lifetime!
The Cetina is especially famous for its crystal clear waters. It provides the drinking supply for people and waters the crops. Along the river there is no industry, nor major towns or cities, so the river environment is largely secure.
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Absolutely gorgeous canyon and really fun trek down the river. We went about mid April and initially we wanted to do the extreme but decided to do the basic canyoning tour based upon price. Even though it was colder the wetsuits,shoes and wetsocks made you feel totally comfortable and we were never really cold! I would absolutely recommend people to do this trip whether the basic or extreme!
We had a brilliant time during canyoning the cetina river! The equipment was in perfect condition and although it was April, we were not cold at all. I was very scared with some aspects eg the cliff jump but the instructor was kind enough to do it with me. Not to mention he was extremely patient. We even got photos from the trip, definitely one of the best activities available in Split!
It was great experience furthermore I've never experienced anything similar. The guides were very polite, professional and also fun. I went with my wife and she loved it too. Best regards to guys and girl from Canyoning Croatia (Iris adventures) . I'll definitely try it again and I recommend it to everyone.
The best day during our holiday. Staff were amazing and I was physically challenged but felt safe and supported throughout. Additionally Toni, our guide, was awesome. Scenery great and four hours of incredible river Cetina bacic canyoning tour. All in all do it!
This is a great trip, moreover not to be missed in Croatia. For an additional fee they will arrange transfer from Split. They were on time and we went in an air conditioned van to their base. Once there we met up with the rest of the group and got ready to go out. It's about a 25 min walk to the water and it was a hot day so be prepared. Wear shoes with good grip and not cheap water shoes as you will slip. The guides were amazing and there were 3 guides for 16 guests. Overall river Cetina basic canyoning tour felt very safe.
We took the river Cetina basic canyoning tour yesterday and the "6 star" title comes due to my 10 yo son! What made this company absolutely fantastic for us was that I went with a very fearful wife and a 10 yo boy. They took my wife often by the hand and then distracted her from her fears. Additionally made her feel so comfortable that we were all able to enjoy the great day.
This company goes above and beyond for all their adventure tours as far as organization, professionalism and ease of booking. The canyoning and deep water solo tours were some of my highlights while visiting Croatia. The guides are top-notch, friendly and the tours are fun and safe too. Canyoning Croatia is highly recommended during exploring the canyon of Cetina!
Did river Cetina basic canyoning tour (adventure) together with 14 year old son. In fact it was fantastic. Guides really made it both safe but fun. Instantly available to help. Great guys and indeed recommend if you like something challenging. It takes pretty much all day and quick tip is that shoes are extra but not expensive. However they do send you their pictures after.
Canyoning tours operates from 1st of April to the end of October. In this period we have every day departures from Split. Pick up from other places can be arranged by request. In the case of bad weather organizer will decide about tour cancelation and in that case money will be refunded to customers.
Activity duration: 3 ~ 4 hours
Price: 300 HRK (40 €)
Transfer: 100 HRK (14 €) Split – Zadvarje (both directions)
Transfer duration: 45 Min (each direction)
Price includes : Professional licensed guide, wetsuit, helmet, life west, climbing harness and insurance
The minimum of participants: 2 people
Safety is our main priority during your canyoning trip. All equipment mentioned above is certified to the highest European and International Standards. All the equipment has CE or UIAA standard verification.
All our guides are true professionals and adventure lovers. Each member of our team is certified by Croatian mountain rescue, and some of us work in the mountain rescue service. Our lead canyoning guide has 16 year's experience, and has successfully completed more than 1500 canyoning tours. All our guides speak fluent English, and some speak Spanish.
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You need to book in advance.
Transport can also be organized from other places.
Exit Split and then go north towards highway A1 – DUGOPOLJE entrance. Enter the highway and drive about 35 km in the direction of DUBROVNIK. Exit at ŠESTANOVAC and drive 2 km south to the ZADVARJE village. Finally we'll meet you at INA gass station in the center of village (street Hrvatskih branitelja) and escort you to our company office.
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PRAGMATIC LAUNCHES THE TRUE MUSIC(tm) 5.1 DIGITAL SYSTEM
The system is a powerful wireless digital audio transmission system capable of transmitting Dolby Digital 5.1 DTS and Digital PCM data.
(Santa Clara, CA, August 6, 2003) - Pragmatic Communications Systems, Inc., innovators and leaders in wired, and wireless audio/video control and signal distribution, has started shipping new and improved TrueMusic(tm) 5.1 digital system. The system is a powerful wireless digital audio transmission system capable of transmitting Dolby Digital 5.1 DTS and Digital PCM data. The TrueMusic(tm) 5.1 digital system has applications for wireless home theatre and multi -room Digital Audio distribution.
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Deciding where in the area is the difficult part. Second on the list of requirements (after tree kangaroos) is peace and quiet. Finding arboreal macropods is easy; finding another residential area without dirt bikes, quad bikes, power tools and over-powered sound systems is another matter altogether.
In the meantime, have some views of the moon. While I look for serenity, you can look at selenity.*
|7 November 2013
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* See what I did there?**
** Sorry about that.


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Hello! I'm happy, it's almost Friday!!! Excited for this weekend as my tribe will arrive for Victopia, my annual get creative time with my besties.
Today's Challenge is Unlayerd. Your card must contain 3 layers of less.
For my card, I used the Geometric Flowers die and paired it with the whole year sentiment. Lastly, I added some enamel dots for some dimension on the flowers.
Did you know that Mitra has released a whole batch of new stamps and dies this week! I'm dying (no pun intended!) to know what you think of the New Release.
New Rubber is a great reason to create your Unlayered project and post it on the IO Blog
One person will be selected to win a $25.00 gift certificate! Cool Beans!!
For even more inspiration, visit the following blogs today:
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Omnisens DITEST is a major development in distributed sensing since it measures not only temperature but also strain using optical fiber as the sensor. Thanks to SBS, it sets new standards of accuracy and reliability, over longer distances than ever before, extending the benefits of monitoring to an everincreasing range of applications and industries.


text: Super Bowl 2018: Philadelphia Descends Into Chaos as Revelers Mark City's First Super Bowl Victory 0 Super Bowl 10:01 PM A+ A- Print Email It was one massive street party as Philadelphia Eagles fans went ballistic over their Super Bowl victory against the New England Patriots. A sea of humanity gathered around Philly's city hall as fans reveled in the team's first Super Bowl victory. A good-natured police officer celebrated with the fans, slapping high-fives while keeping an eye on the crowd. Other cops cheered as they watched the game through the windows of a sports bar.The crowd was so dense that police vehicles could barely make their way through the throng of people.One guy got down on one knee and proposed to his girlfriend right in the middle of the celebrations. She said yes, he slipped the ring on her finger, and they sealed the victory with a big kiss. There were even fireworks lighting up the sky above the City of Brotherly Love. Prior to the game, city officials greased light poles so deter fans from climbing on them, but it didn't stop some of them. One fan even jumped into the crowd.Another was guy on the awning of the Ritz Carlton Hotel and put his faith in the crowd and fell backwards. Other fans stood atop the awning, which eventually collapsed under their weight. On Monday, the awning was under repair. Sadly, some rowdy revelers took the celebration a little too far. In one instance, a bunch of fans overturned a car. There were fires in other parts of the city and glass windows of a Macy's department stores were broken. On Monday morning, they were boarded up. Sourcehttp://www.insideedition.com/super-bowl-2018-philadelphia-descends-chaos-revelers-mark-citys-first-super-bowl-victory-40443 Get Widget Share to:


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Cinderella: The Legacy Collection CD Coming Soon
Amazon has listed a new Legacy Collection CD disc featuring classic songs from Cinderella. It will be released on May 19, 2015 and priced at $14.99.
Official Details:
A 2-disc set including the original restored soundtrack, 7 lost chords recordings and 9 bonus tracks.
On February 15 1950, the Walt Disney Company released Cinderella. Walt Disney Records will celebrate its anniversary by releasing the Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection: Cinderella; a charming album that every music collector will enjoy.
Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection: Cinderella is part of the overall Legacy collection line. Each one of the albums in this line is meant to be a collector's piece in terms of the album content and packaging art. To achieve the latter, each album will feature newly created artwork from Lorelay Bove, a visual development artist at Walt Disney Animation.
What do you think of this release?


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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Occupy Wall Street protesters late Thursday took over the empty set of television crime drama "Law & Order: SVU," which built a mock tent city for an episode based on the movement, but they were soon removed by police.
The set was designed to look like Manhattan's original Zuccotti Park encampment complete with tents and signs, and plans called for the TV show to shoot there on Friday morning, according to protesters who spoke with crew members.
It was empty when protesters arrived at midnight, but they were ejected around 1 a.m. when police moved in, protesters said. Cheers rose up when cops with bullhorns announced that the film permit for the shoot had been revoked.
"It was both kind of cathartic and nostalgic, and kind of mind-bending as well," said organizer Jake Begroot, 26, of Queens. "It was a real occupation of a fake, set up occupation. It was a mock-upation."
Another protester said that Occupy Wall Street protesters simply couldn't resist the irony of occupying a TV set built to represent their encampment, from which they were evicted last month. The set was built several blocks from Zuccotti Park, in front the Manhattan State Supreme Court building.
"You evict us from Liberty Square, and then build a faux Liberty Square?" protester Han Shan asked rhetorically. "C'mon. We're going to have to go spend some time in that space. It was really fun and joyous."
A spokesman for NBC Universal, which produces the "Law & Order" franchise, declined to comment. The New York City Police Department had no immediate comment, a spokesperson said.
The "Law & Order" franchise of TV shows is well-known for its episodes with themes taken from real-life crimes and court cases.
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And this is the one I painted in oranges as described above. It's now got some blue.
As this Blue Moos post has a lot about Orange, I am also linking to Mandarin Orange Monday.
I do enjoy working on this small scale and after making Inchies, a Moo seems quite large.


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Around this time marks a decade since I started traveling the world. While I been back home on a few occasions since then, most of my time has been overseas. Words and pictures simply cannot explain what I saw, done, tasted or felt. It has been, to put it simply: a life changing experience and eye opening journey.
It might sound cliché, but I learned more about myself than I did about the world.
It might sound cliché, but I learned more about myself than I did about the world.
|Where the heck I'm am going ?
While few would have been able to be away for such an extended period, most would surely benefit. Simple things like stability, planning ahead and comfort were very much compromised. I was fortunate to meet very helpful individuals along the way and given unique opportunities.
But with the good, came the bad. And I can tell you, that coming from a very good country, does have its downsides. Where often, knowing or saying "what's better" or doing "the right thing", as well to being honest, can actually turn you into a foe pretty quickly.
From Africa, through Europe and into Asia. I made some friends and met many more, some of which I will be in touch forever, or see in the future, some probably not, and other I surely hope I won't ever cross again.
It's important for me to recognize that TRIATHLON was the vessel for this trip. It was the main reason why I went here, there, and somewhere. Without the sport, I would not have been compelled to travel so much, for so long!
|The Verdana Crew.
|Fast athletes during a spring training camp in Thailand.
|Bali friends and athletes.
|The classic video-ke fun, with the mandatory too much food and lots of drinks !
It's important for me to recognize that TRIATHLON was the vessel for this trip. It was the main reason why I went here, there, and somewhere. Without the sport, I would not have been compelled to travel so much, for so long!
1) I'm Very Lucky to be Canadian
Fortunately, growing up I had many options to be what I wanted to be in life. Freedom, food in the fridge, medicine when I got sick, pointless toys, a safe environment, and clean water I can drink from the tap. All these "normal things" to me, were in fact luxuries to the majority of the world.
|In Montreal.
Growing up, I had the opportunity to interact with kids of all races, religion, and ethnicities. Canada's population is a multi-cultural mosaic. I had friends from Gabon, Haiti, Lebanon, Romania, Cambodia, ect. This opened my mind from a young age and allowed me to understand cultural differences. This is not the case for most and it's easy to tell.
Being as middle class as it gets, I was well aware that many kids had bigger houses, had a new bike each year, better clothing, ect. But I knew and been in the "bad parts" of town, where the low-income housing was.
In school, we all went into the same classroom, play sports together and talked at recess. This exposure to diversity allowed me to understand that we are all equal after all. Our parents and close friends have a greater impact on our character as we grow up.
Nobody "just is" a certain way. But rather, the sum of our experiences. And the decisions we take or don't take ultimately defines us.
2) The True Value of a Money
I funded the start of my trip by working for 7 months on a drilling rig, I saved up all my earnings and then off I went, on a one-way ticket to Nairobi, Kenya. This was, by far the biggest shock and most important lesson in appreciation.
|North of lattude 60.
I learned to live small, buy only the necessity's and live with the least. While I did have money per say, it would have been regretful to splurge on myself, while those around me barely had the basics to live. Even the animals were starving. The lack of resources, chaos, and desperation, was very palatable.
Over time, I spent money sparsely and conservatively, to stretch my funds out as far as possible. My goal was to make it as a pro triathlete. Over time, I joined a pro team, got sponsors, sold random things and eventually got into coaching.
Being resourceful, disciplined and shrewd with my little bits of money allowed me to extend my trip. I did find myself in few tight situations, but always managed my way through it. While it was indeed hard to live without some things and live in less than ideal conditions, it did allow me to value and cherish what I did have, or should I say, did earn.
3) The Needs and the don't needs
This was a major realization. Not so much in general, but from a personal side. I saw how some locals made the most out of the least. Stretched out possessions far beyond their shelf-life, fix it and keep using it or simply go without.
It has become clear, what in my life, is a luxury? Versus what is a necessity? What I can go without for long periods, and what I NEED.
What is essential to me? A regular shower, and brushing my teeth. The security of money in my pocket and the internet. Plenty of clean drinking water and quiet time is also very important.
I learned that I don't need to talk to people every day. I learned that I can live without "tasty" foods. I learned I don't need new things if it's not broken. I learned to be content with a basic living space. I learned to appreciate the things that are extra. I learned to not worry too much about my appearance.
But by far, my biggest "need" is daily activity!
But by far, my biggest "need" is daily activity!
|A North American yoga session at Mount Hallasan !
Over time, I started to give stuff away, whatever I did not need, old shoes, race t-shirts, canned food I bought in bulk, ect. Many of the items were unused or unique in those areas. Those on the receiving end where typically pool attendants, gym employees, gardeners, drivers, maintenance workers, and more.
Doing this, gave me a sense of freedom. The less stuff you have, the fewer things to need to think or care for.
Doing this, gave me a sense of freedom. The less stuff you have, the fewer things to need to think or care for.
4) Solo Travelers Carry a Stigma
Traveling alone is not for everybody. I did some very long stretches alone, with my own thoughts. It takes a certain type of personality. It's harder to approach strangers - strangers do find it easier to approach you. You are also more vulnerable to dishonest people and at the mercy of your own decisions – you can't deliberate your decisions with somebody who knows or can relate to you.
On many occasions, I was given a strange reaction when I told people I was alone. While they did not say anything, I could tell that they thought that I must have been a bit strange, not very sociable, a loaner or in some cases, a creep.
There are a lot of strange solo foreigners, who have given those behind them, a bad reputation, for various reasons.
With that said, the other solo travelers that I have met for the better part, are some of the most interested, open-hearted and clear thinking individuals on earth. Strong minds and genuine characters.
But of course, especially at immigration to get VISA extensions, I did meet some of the weirdest people on earth…
|Borneo Island.
5) Food and People are Defined by Their Environment
I grew up eating potatoes and meat. Not because it's the best food, simply because it's what grows on our land and in the given climate. Over my travels, I ate some pretty strange food and also found myself thinking, why do they eat that, like this?
|Nasi goreng, one of my favorite Asian dishes.
It took some time, but I did realize, they are simply at the mercy of their land and the cuisine evolved, according to the climate.
Lots of countries had to deal with the absence of refrigerators, up until just a few decades ago. So that explains why some meals are heavily salted, oiled, spiced or bathed in vinegar, so it doesn't spoil while at room temperature for a few days.
This fact, also affects the locals attitudes, strengths, and weaknesses. In North America and Europe, for 100's and 1000's of years, we had to build STRONG shelters, accumulate crops and have winter clothing ready for the cold months.
This, allowed Westerners to develop a greater capacity for critical thinking and planning. This is still very apparent today.
While those who live in tropical countries, have it much easier. Oceans filled with fish, fresh fruits that fall from the tree's when they are ripped and very little need to have a strong shelter unless there is some heavy rain coming. Even then, the bad weather never really last's long and it never gets FEEEEZING cold.
This fact, no matter how you take it, made those people from tropical countries, a little lazier and softer, by the nature of their environment.
6) Poverty of Mind is THE Major Problem
One of the greatest tragedies I encountered when interacting with underprivileged people is their mindset. Of course, there are some outliers, but the common denominator is very much the same.
There seems to be this "handout mentality" that only thinks short terms and with a "can I have" outlook. A clear lack of discipline and very self-righteous in their behavior, especially when breaching minor regulations. I strongly believe, that given lots of funds, resources and opportunities, most would simply end up back to square 1, given their attitudes.
|Outreach at barangay Loma.
It's hard to explain. Somewhat of a stubborn and oblivious manner to stick to their ways, no matter how inefficient, unproductive or self-destructive. The lack of awareness and carelessness is mind-boggling. Seems like no-body ever said anything, or tried to show them a better way.
I guess it's something that is ingrained in their heads while growing up. There is no such thing as optimal or better. "It's the way we do things here - accept or leave". The wiliness to evolve is simply lacking. There are lots of 3rd world mentalities, in 1st world facilities.
The worst is those fed by the "plastic spoon" which is differently-the-same to being fed with a "silver spoon". I saw first hand, that some parents, no matter how poor, feel the need to do everything for their kids because they can't afford a good life. In turn, it renders them dependent and incapable of doing simple tasks for themselves or just think clearly about things.
I can feel very lucky, that I was forced to do many chores and gain independence from a young age. While I did not like it back then, now I understand, how I might have turned out, if everything was done for me.
7) Reading People
Interacting with those who speak your language is not always easy and simple. What they really mean, how they say things or what they felt when you say what you think, can be the difference between understanding and miss-understanding.
So when you travel to countries where you don't speak the language, or can't even read the caricatures on the signs, you need to start reading people's body language, tone, hand gestures and facial expressions.
I tend to start by observing those who I need to approach. I check out their demeanor, how they might be interacting with those around them, and of course, their eyes. With this alone, I can tell what type of person they might be, and what's the best way to initiate the conversation.
With practice, I can move forward with the right mindset and correct assertiveness. Depending if they are "happy people" or "angry people" or easily distracted people. It can make a big difference for sure. It's all about adjusting to them.
Because you know you can't rely on the precision or smoothness of your words. And then, of course, some people, I just don't talk too. Because they simply have a bad vibe, from a few meters away…
|Working from my computer in Santorini - touristy places are key areas to stay vigilant !
8) This is NOT Your Turf
As the quote goes: "When in Rome, act like a Roman" can be far from good advice. While it's of course, important to respect local customs, assimilate yourself as much as you can and not think/act too much like back home. Behaving like locals, especially when it comes to regulations, can really put you in a bad situation. Selective law enforcement is a real issue in some places.
Some petty and irrelevant rules can be strictly enforced, while major and very important rules are just a free for all or. To put it bluntly: SURVIVAL OF THE STRONGEST!!!
As a foreigner, I quickly learned that local authorities will happily pick on you for no reason. It's like 50 shades of gray. It just depends on who you fall on at that place and time, as well to their current mood.
I learned to constantly be aware, especially when I go somewhere new. Make sure I have options. No matter if it's having extra cash, demanding receipts, recording everything, show up early, have a plan B and C, or what I need clearly written on paper, so I there's no chance of being fooled or a mistake.
In the end, how I presented myself also made a huge impact. I learned to make sure I looked clean and tidy. But also never look too good or wealthy.
|The organized chaos on the roads of Ho Chi Minh City.
Being a little too organized can also lead to problems with high expectations. Going with the flow, has been key.
9) Life is Unfair for the Majority
9) Life is Unfair for the Majority
I have strange feelings and thoughts when I see on the media all these first world citizens making a big fuss when demanding equality and all these rights. Because most of those people have the basics: a safe place to sleep, food and some cash in their pocket.
Approximately 75% of the world don't even have all those simple things. But who cares, WE PROTEST BECAUSE WE WANT A PERFECT SYSTEM!
In Canada, poor people are usually those with addictions, come from very violent/broken families, or have mental illnesses, as well to possibly former criminals.
But in 3rd world countries, most of the poor people are poor, just because their families are not prestigious or own large land or big companies. Wealthy people, and even the small middle class, just don't care. They spend lavishly on themselves, waste food and live a life that would be considered excessive in a G8 country.
|Near Sta Rosa, Laguna in The Philippines.
Many well-educated folks still think that GIVING PEOPLE FISH is okay, and fail to TEACH THEM HOW TO FISH.
This clear line, between social classes, are defined to kids at a very early age. It's why I feel so many wealthy kids grow up slow, pampered and generally naïve.
There are a lot of rich countries, full of poor people out there. It's so sad…The corruption from the top all the way to bottom is alarming. Those who are taking advantage of modern day slavery, with very low labor costs, when they can afford to pay more, are simply keeping the cycle and repression in stride.
10) Interacting with Locals
I can honestly say that the world is full of good, honest and helpful people. Approached the right way, even the poorest will offer some help, or be kind and generous.
|With locals up Mount Rinjani.
HOWEVER, when people are in groups, it seems like this is very rare. One-on-one, most people of any country/race/belief, are logical, friendly, and rational. In a group, no matter where, they are often arrogant, loud, cruel, closed-minded, and possibly immature.
Pretty quickly, you learn which locals are proud of their own, which are not. It tells me right away, who's genuine and realistic, versus those who are delusional or full of themselves.
It really depends, on how the criticism is verbalized. I have great respect for those who can give objective assessments followed by a solution. But little tolerance for anybody who points out the bad, without any idea on how to make things better.
Similar with praise. There is a big difference between the self-praise of the privileged, versus the humble efforts and sacrifices, of day-to-day working class.
Similar with praise. There is a big difference between the self-praise of the privileged, versus the humble efforts and sacrifices, of day-to-day working class.
It's all about morals, values and a vision for the way forward.
Anyway, it has been a great life experience. No classroom or book could have educated or informed me on the things I saw or had to adapt to. It's all about capability and adjusting. Forget about how things are back home and just take the advantages, in stride, just like the disadvantages.
The more of the world you see, the more you realize how much you have not seen. Everybody can teach you something new or knows something you don't. Everybody has a funny or interesting story to share. And most have a skill they can do greatly.
Anyway, my time overseas will eventually come to an end. Canada is a great place after all. I'd be happy to put some idea's to work back home.
It felt like some parts of the world, have so much depth of culture and heritage. All expressed in a very subtle and authentic manner!
|Fun in the Dubai Desert!


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15th. TARA'S Pro-League
Rank Name 1 Ashok Kumar 2 Suraj Moonpuria 3 Jai Prakash 4 Gursewak 5 Malkiat 6 Lali Singh 7 Gagandeep 8 Harjeet 9 Karamjit 10 Tarvinder 15th. Tara's Bodybuilding League was held at Sukhija Slimming and Fitness centre, Farid Kot on 2nd. April 2014. Mr. Jagdish Sukhija did great efforts to make the event very


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This time last year I was planning my cookies for the annual cookie swap. I never dreamt those cookies would become my gateway into this fantastic world of cookie decorating.
This year the cookie swap at work is Dec. 19th, the Monday after we return from our cruise. Because of the timing, I've had to plan ahead and I'm already working on them! I'm soooo excited to make them.
I was also asked to participate in a Holiday cookie exchange with some other cookie bakers and because of the timing, I almost passed it up. But then I thought some more about it and realized I didn't want to miss this amazing opportunity. I can't show you pictures of those cookies just yet, but they're some of my favorites yet.
Did I mention that I actually did buy a new camera on Black Friday? It seems like so long ago!
I've only had one night to toy around with the different settings, but I'm so impressed with the camera already! I've always thought that half the battle with taking good pictures is the actual photographer. I didn't expect a camera to work miracles, but even on the auto settings this new camera is a million times better than my old one. For one, it doesn't have an obnoxious date stamp on it that I have to crop out each time I edit a photo. In fact, this picture is straight off the camera. The only editing I did was add a little black shadowing around the edge and my text. Good bye long hours of cropping photos!
I had a lot of fun making these Santa stuck in the chimney cookies. Originally, they were the ones I made for the cookie swap, but the second set I made turned out better. I got an order last minute for some 3-4 yr. olds at a church and these cookies seemed perfect! Of course I got some pre-schoolers to approve them first.
My blog may be rather quiet these next two weeks as we pack for our cruise then head to the Caribbean.
I hope you have a fun two weeks of baking holiday treats!!!
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Although promoting oral language is often discussed in the context of working with young children, it can also be an important intervention goal for older students. In 'Communication Solutions for Older Students: Assessment and Intervention Strategies', authors Vicki Lord Larson and Nancy L. McKinley provide potential goals for intervention for older students who need to strengthen their oral language. Below is a list of some goals for intervention aimed at intervention taken from the above-mentioned text:
Production of Linguistic Features
The student:
• Uses simple and complex sentences
• Uses appropriate sentence fragments
• Avoids using too many run-on sentences that are connected using and or and then
• Uses a variety of question forms (i.e., wh- questions, tag questions, interrogative reversals, and questions marked by rising intonation)
• Uses figurative language (i.e., slang, idioms, jargon, metaphors, similes, language for humour/entertainment)
• Avoids overusing nonspecific language (i.e., thing, stuff, and everybody) and can rephrase using more specific language if asked
• Displays few to no word-retrieval problems
Functions of Communication
The student:
• Gives an appropriate amount of information
• Gets information (i.e., by asking questions)
• Can describe an ongoing event with appropriate amount of detail for listeners
• Gets listener to do, believe, or feel something (i.e., persuade)
• Can express his/her ideas, perspective, and feelings
• Can indicate a readiness for further communication
• Uses language to solve problems
• Uses language to entertai
The student:
• Avoids an excessive amount of verbal mazes that interfere with communication
• Avoids an excessive amount of false starts or abandoned utterances that interfere with communication
The student:
• Applies the rules of conversation
• Initiates conversation in a variety of situations
• Selects appropriate topics
• Can maintain a topic over several turns between speaker and listener
• Switches topics in an appropriate manner
• Terminates conversations in a timely manner
The student:
• Summarizes stories
• Categorizes stories
• Understands and produces complex stories with multiple embedded narratives
• Analyzes stories (13-15 years old)
• Can provide statements about the story's theme or message (16 years-adulthood)
• Uses story grammar elements (i.e., can identify story's characters, setting, events, goal, consequences, actions of characters, etc.)
The student:
• Integrates visual and verbal information
• Makes predictions
• Reasons logically
• Lists items relevant to a topic
• Justifies a position or decision
• Can compare and contrast ideas
These are some important considerations when targeting any of these goals:
• Recruit related processes: This reduces the processing load on the child's linguistic system.
• Teach to a child's strengths: This allows you to capitalize on a child's natural abilities to facilitate learning. Using more effective cognitive processes allows the child to complete tasks using alternate strategies, or supports weaker processes as they work to complete the task.
• Utilize dual coding if appropriate: For some children, being provided with auditory and visual cues can more effectively facilitate learning than receiving either of these cues in isolation. However, for other children dual coding may impose a greater load on their system and hinder learning. Thus, you need to analyze the child's individual profile to determine if this will dual coding can better support them.
For more information, check out these additional resources:
Larson, V. L., & McKinley, N. L. (2007). Communication solutions for older students: Assessment and intervention strategies. Greenville, SC: Thinking Publications.


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A term used by loyal New York Giants fans from the Jersey Metro Area due to the undeniable fact that the Giants play in East Rutherford, New Jersey and that seventy percent of the awesome people who attend the New York Giant's games are from New Jersey. The term also allows such New Jersians to remember the days of Lawrence Taylor "L.T." and dream of the team reinstating the big "Giants" insignia on the side of their blue helmets.
"The New Jersey Giants play in Giants Stadium which is located in East Rutherford, New Jersey where even some special olympics teams such as the New York Jets attempt to play full contact football."
by Aaron Throws Up The Shocker October 04, 2006
A football team whose fans like to berate Jet fans for being too poor. The fact is that these people all live in New Jersey and upstate NY, FAR from NYC. They fail to realize that the Jets are the true team of NYC, and that the Jets are infinitely better these days. The Giants will continue to suck until they get a decent O-Line and a tight end who isn't beathing the crap out of refs. Their QBs are also average at best, and Eli will never become anything like his brother. Their saving graces are Tiki Barber and Michael Strahan.
The Giants will probably go five years before making the playoffs again, while the Jets and the Eagles continue to soar high above them. And Shockey is far worse than TO when it comes to berating.
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Written by: Rajai Ayyash | Managing Director, Global Client Management–GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council), in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, BNY Mellon
At a client seminar last week I was asked if Abu Dhabi's new financial district (ADGM) could compete with Dubai's DIFC as the primary financial services hub for the Arabian Gulf. I believe it can.
Over the last decade, there is no question that Dubai has successfully attracted some of the biggest names in finance, BNY Mellon included. We opened our first UAE branch in the DIFC in 2008.
Much of the DIFC's appeal is rooted in its robust and transparent legal and regulatory framework. Modelled on those of New York and London, it feels familiar and trusted by international investors and institutions. It has a respected global reputation for quality.
Extensive groundwork to create equally strong infrastructure in Abu Dhabi has been undertaken, creating an attractive environment for overseas asset managers and wealth managers wanting to do business with Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth funds, family offices and financial institutions. And there are already signs of this investment paying dividends.
Earlier this year, two large global asset managers announced they would base their Middle East and North Africa (MENA) hubs in Abu Dhabi rather than Dubai. In announcing their decision, the CEO of one of the asset managers said, "We went to Singapore in 1992 when everybody else was going to Hong Kong, and that's how I see ADGM now." Endorsements don't get much better.
A potentially interesting area of growth, and maybe a future differentiator for Abu Dhabi, could come in the guise of 'fintech.' As yet, the Gulf does not have a particularly deep fintech ecosystem with no dominant center, akin to that of say London. Key to London's success is its fintech ecosystem of incubators, entrepreneurs, financial institutions and associated professional services, backed by Government-led investment in technological infrastructure, progressive policy makers and access to talent.
This could be about to change under an initiative announced by Ahmed Al Sayegh, chairman of the ADGM, in March this year, whose aim is to establish Abu Dhabi as the fintech capital of the Gulf. If Abu Dhabi is keen to develop a slightly different financial character to its successful neighbor Dubai, complementing rather than competing, fintech could be the answer. Further diversifying the city's economy and creating a new avenue for jobs.
I think the more important observation here though is not one of local rivalry. I personally think the broader Middle East and Africa (MEA) region as a whole would benefit from having a greater number of strong financial hubs here.
With a MEA regional economy of circa $7.8 trillion, there is more than sufficient space for several financial hubs to flourish. Not just here in UAE, but also Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and so on. If you compare the region to Asia-Pacific, the steady rise of Shanghai and Shenzhen for example, is not eroding Hong Kong, Singapore or Tokyo. The potential of Asia-Pacific is such that there is room for several centers of financial services excellence. The same can be said for the Gulf.
There is enough potential for Abu Dhabi's financial district to survive and thrive. It will be interesting to see what steps the ADGM and other Gulf financial centers take in the coming years to compete with Dubai's DIFC and other world financial capitals.


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Some media outlets have reported the recent clashes between government forces and armed tribesmen as clashes between anti-government protesters & government forces. This is simply incorrect. I understand that Yemen can be quite complicated and confusing, so below is a very basic frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) guide about the difference between the peaceful revolution and the armed tribal clashes.
When did peaceful protesters begin?
Different protests began from mid January, when youth inspired by the fall of Ben Ali's regime, took to the streets. The protests were not daily until the night of Mubarak's resignation on February 11th when youth decided to hold sit-ins and camp out until the end of the regime. These protests spread nationwide, and day by day, more people joined, until it transformed into tent-cities. Since then protesters are still camped out there. When there is a march people leave to march but then return to the sit-in site. They have not left even after clashes began.
Did peaceful protesters take up arms against government?
For the past three months, peaceful protesters have NEVER taken up arms, even when attacked.
What is the difference between the attacks against peaceful protesters by government forces & the armed clashes between tribes and government forces?
The peaceful movement and the recent armed conflict are two separate issues. The armed clashes are between government forces & armed tribesmen loyal to Alahmar.
Peaceful protesters did not take up arms since the beginning. Government security forces and thugs repeatedly attacked peaceful protesters using live ammunition and snipers, expired tear gas, batons and rocks, which resulted in at least 250 deaths and thousands of injuries. The UN said reports indicated that in the latest attacks against peaceful protesters in Taiz had been killed by "Yemeni army, Republican Guards and other government-affiliated elements who forcibly destroyed the protest camp in Horriya Square using water cannons, bulldozers and live ammunition." Hundreds have also been arrested over the weekend, while dozens of others remain unaccounted for. Despite all these attacks, protesters are still vowing to remain peaceful.
The other clashes are between armed tribesmen and the government. How exactly it started and who began shooting is unclear, both sides accuse the other of firing the first shot. What we know is that the area around Sheikh Sadeq al-Ahmar's house, head of the powerful Hashid tribal confederation and an uneasy ally who abandoned the president and joined his opponents. , has been in control of the sheikh and his guards for a while. They were informed that the girl's school in that area was being stockpiled with weapons by government forces. Tribesmen claimed that Saleh was using that building and others to attack Sadeq Alahmar's home. Who then started the shooting is unknown. On May 23, 2011 Saleh's forces attacked Sadeq's home. Alahmar's house when most of Alahmar brothers were gathered there. Tribal fighters came to al-Ahmar's defense and seized a number of government buildings in the Hassaba neighborhood of the capital, Sanaa, during intense clashes. Since then, clashes have continued off and on. Heavy artillery, mortars, machine guns and even air strikes (in Nihm) have been used. Clashes have extended to Nihm and Arhab.
Why did the armed clashes between tribesmen and government begin?
While promoting the revolution is certainly part of the reason that Saleh is angry against Alahmars, it certainly is not the only reason. There is a deep personal problem between both sides. Many people believe this is a personal fight between Alahmar and President Saleh, a fight of «egos».
Are all the tribes with al-Ahmar?While Sadeq Al Ahmar is the leader of the Hashid Tribal confederation, he does not have total control over decision, as the confederation is not monolithic. In fact, it is still divided between pro-Saleh & anti-Saleh sentiments. In addition, President Saleh still has some tribal loyalty especially in areas neighboring Sana'a.
Are civilians affected? How?Many civilians have died in the clashes, and homes have been destroyed. Residents report seeing artillery, mortars and tanks. The situation is intensified, as citizens in the area have had no electricity or water for the past four days. Families feel worried, scared, and fear for the future. Many feel trapped in their house as the shelling continues. In addition to the physical harm on citizens, there is of course the psychological trauma that children face during conflict. The truce has failed as clashes have restarted again. Locals in Sana'a have fled the fierce clashes to their ancestral villages fearing for their lives after more than 115 people were killed in previous clashes in the capital.
According to the Yemen Times «Business has been paralyzed completely in most streets of Sana'a amidst continuous power cuts and water shortages. Most commercial shops appeared closed on Tuesday in several streets of the city.
How are people reacting to the conflict?
The majority of people is naturally upset about what is happening and fears for the future. However, the reactions seem quite divided: Some are making them heroes, others are denouncing their actions.
- Many people feel that Alahmars had no other choice but to defend themselves, given that their house was hit by a missile. Some people have sympathized to the point of joining the clashes with Alahmars. Others have sympathized from a distance.
- Some people believe this is a personal fight between al-Ahmar and the current government. They see it as a fall-out between two friends who were very close or as karma as they view Alahmar family to be as corrupt as the President. While they do not necessarily support Alahmar side, they worry for the civilians who are caught in the middle. They think people should stay out of this tribal personal fight because « they are getting what they deserved »
- The group in between the first and second group believes that we should condemn the attacks even if Alahmars do not have a very clean history. This is against human rights.
- Yet others are quite upset that al-Ahmars got engaged in the violence. They see it as a trap and feel that they should have refrained from responding. Even if their house was hit, they say they should have contacted media immediately to highlight the issue and remained peaceful.
- Some believe that for Saleh this conflict is a good way to divert attention from the peaceful revolution and focus on the clashes.
- Some believe that while President Saleh managed to divide Hashid, the attack against al-Ahmar's house gained them support and revised the sense of kinship amongst the Hashid confederation.
Is there a civil war in Yemen right now?
No, it has not yet escalated into a civil war. It is still ONLY between tribal members & the government. The military has not joined the conflict, despite the strong attempts of the government to drag it into conflict. Peaceful protesters and citizens as a whole have also not joined. It seems that Saleh is really pushing the military and the youth to join by constant attacks against them. When and if that happens, war will start. How long it will last and what the consequences will be will depend on many local and international factors.
Disclaimer: this is a very simplistic introductory summary to the issue. This by no means is sufficient to understand the current events.


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Tuesday, January 12, 2010
~just a little etsy update~
23 comments:
- Anne~Fiona and Twig said...
Ooooh, you do have some pretties!
I adore that aqua scale, you SURE you want to part with that little beauty?
And that rose print is pretty yummy, too.
Sorry I've been M.I.A. of late, I'm going to be a better bloggy friend in the New Year!
- January 12, 2010 at 2:53 PM
- BellaRosa said...
You have some very pretty things in your Etsy store, I agree with Anne, are you sure you want to get rid of that scale? I love visiting your blog, you do some lovely posts! Besos, Rose
- January 12, 2010 at 3:37 PM
- Blondie's Journal said...
I didn't know you had an Etsy shop!! I have to run to check it out!!
- January 12, 2010 at 4:40 PM
- Auntie Cake said...
Wonderful things in your etsy shop, and love your new bedroom floor! Glad your hubby's hearing came back finally, maybe he just didn't want to hear for a couple of days??? LOL Mine would totally do that!
- January 13, 2010 at 12:58 PM
- Emom said...
Good for you!
- January 13, 2010 at 7:14 PM
- WhiteWhispers2u said...
Thanks for saying hello on my blog.I also have an etsy shop and I am changing my name from bellablue96 to whitewhispers I couldn't get a blog for Bellablue and wanted a change.
I am headed over to your etsy shop right now there are some items I think I want.I will heart your shop.Etsy is my very Fav.
I will have to spend a lil more time looking around your blog.I am a blog creeper my daughter tells me LOL I tell her that's what it's here for.Chow 4 now~Kim
- January 13, 2010 at 8:14 PM
- Kristi said...
Hi there,
I am new here but loving your blog! LOVE your bedroom floors and WOW for FREE?? I heart CL as well! :)
- January 13, 2010 at 10:40 PM
- Anne~Fiona and Twig said...
I LOVE that clock! I have too many Big and Baby Ben's now, or so I'm told! ;-)
I knew that scale would sell, good for you!
- January 14, 2010 at 11:29 AM
- Lamp Tramp said...
Love your blog and your classic style! You inspire me!
- January 14, 2010 at 12:24 PM
- Crystal said...
I just found your blog. I love your decorating style. Now, I find out you have an etsy too. I wasn't done seeing all of your blog yet?
Will definitely check out your etsy.
Have a blessed day!
- January 14, 2010 at 1:04 PM
- Emom said...
love white pitchers! smiles.
- January 15, 2010 at 4:55 AM
- Mona @ la la by mona said...
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog! And what awesome timing..... I have given myself a few days to adjust and am ready to re-decorate with some new pretties. OMG! I hope that some of your new things are still at your Etsy shop because they couldn't be any more perfect!!!
Have a great weekend!
- January 15, 2010 at 3:55 PM
- Collected Treasures said...
Thank you so much for stopping by and taking the time to leave such a nice comment....I hope you will come again....I'm off to explore what you are up to.......xojana
- January 15, 2010 at 6:46 PM
- Sweet Bee Cottage said...
Must.....resist.......(at least for now - hope some of these are still here in a few weeks)
- January 16, 2010 at 6:10 PM
- Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...
You have some beautiful things in your Etsy store.. I'll have to run over and check them out..hugs ~lynne~
- January 16, 2010 at 9:25 PM
- Eileen said...
Beautiful things! I'll have to go check them out!
Check out my Sunday (1/17) post if you get a chance, I have something for you.
All the best,
- January 17, 2010 at 4:02 PM
- Faded Charm said...
Hi Shellagh~
It's been a while since we've chatted. I hope you had a nice christmas and New Year. I wanted to let you know that I did end up finding some chairs, but would still love to meet up with you at Monticello's some day.
Let me know,
- January 17, 2010 at 8:20 PM
- Beverly said...
You have some great things in your store. Thanks for the remibder to check it out. I'll have to remember to visit when I'm ready to redo again. I loved the little yellow creamer...too bad I promised myself not to get anything new...
- January 18, 2010 at 3:32 AM
- Home's Where My Heart Is said...
Hi there..thanks so much for stopping by my blog. The word "toile" always captures my attention. How I love toile!!
That is amazing your family used to have a cabin on Pend'Orielle...what a small world! It is absolutely beautiful in that area.
If your schedule works out we'd love to rent our place to you for your event. The web site linked on my blog has all the contact information. I should tell you that we rent out pretty quickly in the summer...
Hope you have a great day!!
- January 18, 2010 at 8:32 AM
- Chrissy said...
You do have some goodies don;t you!! Your floor looks amazing too!! Talk to you soon,Chrissy
- January 18, 2010 at 1:56 PM
- Beach Vintage said...
Love the bedspread. I need a single bed! Thanks for dropping by Beach Vintage.
- January 18, 2010 at 4:51 PM
- D said...
Thanks for stopping by my blog. Isn't Eileen a sweetie? I'm checking out your Etsy shop, too. :)
- January 18, 2010 at 9:57 PM
- Halo Hill said...
Hi Shellagh! I know your spelling is the "real" way to spell our name! Have you ever been to Ireland? I love it there. You have gorgeous things in your Etsy shop! And, I so love your ideas and your blog. Thank you for your sweet comments and encouragement about my Mom. You are a doll.
- January 20, 2010 at 12:46 AM


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|View over Laem Sing Beach and Phuket west coast on 21 May 2015
We have some storm but just local and they last in less than on hour, surfers will have to wait for waves.
See the pictures below take as same place in the morning and afternoon, can see that we go from clear sky to light storm in the afternoon
|Kathu in the morning of 17 May
|Kathu in the afternoon of 17 May
One thing is sure, it is very hot and we need rain to refill reserves. As said sea is lovely so people can enjoy all tours and low rates at hotels.
|Karon Beach in mid May 2015
Forecasts are conservative and keep saying that it will rain, that's true but not for at least another ten days.
|Kamala Beach on 19 May 2015
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