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Croat enthusiasm for the unification of the South Slavic lands receded markedly after the establishment of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes, subsequently renamed Yugoslavia, in 1918. For the majority of Croats the new state did not represent national liberation but a new tyranny under the politically dominant Serbs. Since the Croat Peasant Party of Stjepan Radić (1871-1928) was from the beginning the only political group in Croatia that openly opposed Serbian hegemony, it became the dominant political power in the country. After the assassination of Radić on the floor of Belgrade's National Assembly in 1928 and the establishment of the royal dictatorship in 1929 radical anti-Belgrade options became increasingly audible. On the Left, the Communist Party produced two leading figures – Miroslav Krleža (1893-1981), Croatia's foremost twentieth-century writer, playwright and social critic, and Josip Broz Tito (1892-1980), the Communist general secretary, who would lead the Communist partisans to power in the course of the Second World War. On the Right, the Ustaša (Insurgent) movement of Ante Pavelić (1889-1959), promoted independence through reliance on the Fascist powers.
After the dismemberment of Yugoslavia in April 1941 and the establishment of the Ustaša dictatorship perhaps as many as 120,000 Serbs, Jews, Gypsies, and antifascist Croats were killed in the Ustaša camps. For their part, the Communist partisans, who had a strong base in Croatia, used violence to establish themselves in power. After the collapse of the Ustaša regime in 1945, the Communists carried out a carnage of their real or potential enemies, killing as many as 50,000 Croats. These issues seethed during the postwar period and acquired resonance under the prolonged period of Communist dictatorship, which ended with the systemic collapse of communism in Eastern Europe and Croatia's war for independence (1991-1995).
Matija Vlačić (Latin Matthias Flacius Illyricus, German Matthias Flach), from Istria, which he called "mea dulcissima patria" (my sweetest country), was a martyr to the Protestant and Lutheran ideas which he espoused. The first edition of this work was published in Basel in 1567. Vlačić's great work is one of the basic books of Protestantism, providing a key to the reading of the Bible. Even today, his Clavis Scripturae Sacræ (Key to the Holy Scriptures) is counted among the most authoritative Protestant publications.
A native of Hvar, Dominican Vinko Pribojević, humanist and historian, was the first to express the idea of unity of all Slavs in his work "De origine successibusque Slavorum," Venice 1532. The work was later translated into Italian and published in Venice in 1595. The first part of Pribojević's work is devoted to the origin and fame of the Slavs, while the second part gives a short geographic description and history of Dalmatia. The third part is devoted to his native island of Hvar. He delineates its glorious past, its economic and cultural importance and the scientific and military contributions of his countrymen. Pribojević's ideas, although influenced by Polish historiography, which believed that the cradle of Slavs was in Illyricum, are important because he was the first among the South Slavs who expressed the idea about the great Slavic community of nations. He is considered to be a forerunner of the pan-Slavic idea and the later Illyrian Movement. His work was a source for the history written later by Mavro Orbini.
Mavro Orbin was born in Dubrovnik where he lived most of his life. Later scholars referred to the Benedictine don as "a new Dalmatian Thucydides." During a sojourn in Italy he published "Il regno de gli Slavi," in which he introduced the concept of a Slavic empire. He tried to present a history of all Slavs, considering them one people, particularly the South Slavs. In his enthusiasm he also included many non-Slavic nations. Orbin placed Slavs as far as Scandinavia, saying that it was their original homeland. He even appropriated Alexander the Great and Aristotle as fellow Slavs! Although not critical in his sources and judgment and therefore not a reliable historian, Orbin provides interesting details about 14th and 15th century life in and around Dubrovnik. "Il regno de gli Slavi" became a source of many new historical and imaginative writings, including Ivan Gundulic's epic "Osman" (1620). Peter the Great ordered a translation of his work and in 1722 it appeared in St. Petersburg in an abridged version.
It is interesting to note that in 1603 the Catholic Church placed on Index and banned "Il regno de gli Slavi" because Orbin had used as his source several authors proclaimed heretics by Rome.
Markantun (Italianized Marco Antonio) De Dominis was born in Rab in 1560. He was a student of theology, philosophy and natural sciences in Verona and Padua. He became the Archbishop of Split in the year 1602. His life's work was "De republica ecclesiatica," in which he set forth with a great display of erudition his theory of the church. The principal note of the book was its insistence on the divine prerogatives of the Catholic episcopate as against the encroachments of the papal monarchy. This work was directed not only against the Papal See and Church administration, but also against some of the Church's teachings. Its central message was that the Church should be reorganized on a federalist basis instead of being strictly controlled from the center. The book was acclaimed throughout Europe as an exceptionally important work of theology and it dealt a severe blow to the authority of the Catholic Church. De Dominis died in a Roman prison in 1624. All his works were placed on the Vatican's Index of banned books and publicly burned.
Ivan Lučić (Latin Joannes Lucius, Italian Giovanni Lucio) of Trogir wrote the best work of old Croatian historiography. Lučić was an open-minded historian, who went to source materials without prejudice and who gauged their relative importance. In the middle of the 17th century he wrote that "today Illyricum is divided into Dalmatia, Croatia, Bosnia and Slavonia." Lučić's views on the topography of dismembered Croatia were true because they stated the essential unity of this land more accurately than the political realities of that period.
Juraj Križanić, also known as Yuriy Krizhanich, was a Croatian Catholic missionary who is regarded as the earliest recorded pan-Slavist.
Križanić studied in Zagreb, Bologna, and Rome. In 1647, he arrived in Moscoe with the idea of promoting the union of Eastern and Western churches. His mission failed as his ideas were taken as dangerous, interpreted by the Russians as an attempt to convert them from Orthodoxy to Catholicism. Križanić returned to Russia 12 years later, still seeking to arrange the union of Slavic nations under leadership of the tsar.
After a two-year-long stay in the Russian capital, he was taken into custody and transported to Tobolsk in Siberia. There he lived for 15 years, surviving on a state stipend and working on the treatises On Divine Providence, On Politics, and On Interpretation of Historic P rognostications. In these books, written in his self-devised "Common Slavonic language" a Pan-Slavonic grammar named Grammatitchno Iskaziniye), he set forth a comprehensive program of reforms recommended for the Russian state. His Politics was published by Bezsonov (Russia in the Seventeenth Century, 1859-60- vol. 2 of this title shown on display). His appeal to the Czar to head the Slavs in the fight against the Germans shows a remarkable political foresight. He returned from Siberia in 1676, and after that date little is known of him. He died in 1683 fighting against the Ottoman Turks during the siege of Vienna.
To Pavao Ritter Vitezović falls the honor that first among Croatian writers he was able to talk of the renewal of Croatia. He was a true champion of Croatia rediviva. Professor Banac noted, "Vitezović considered all Slavic lands 'Illyric' or 'Croatian,' therefore the collection naturally contains the coats of arms of the Czech, Polish and Russian lands."
In 1696 Vitezović appealed to the estates of the realm of Croatia, asking to be supplied with reproductions of coats of arms and information on families and various regions in view of his plan to publish a work entitled De Aris et Focis Illyricorum. The fruits of this appeal appeared in his book of heraldry, Stemmatographia, Sive Armorum Illyricorum Delineatio, Descriptio, et Restitutio, published in Vienna (1701). The second edition appeared in Zagreb in 1702.
This book by Professor Ivo Banac of the Yale Department of History gives an historical analysis of Croatian heraldry. It also contains a facsimile edition of the first major work on Slavic heraldry by Pavao Ritter Vitezović.
Augustinian monk, natural scientist and traveler, Alberto Fortis, visited Dalmatia in 1771-1774 and later in 1779-1783. The result of his visits was a two-volume travelogue with descriptions of Dalmatia, its people, their national customs, folk literature and particularly folk songs. Among others he recorded the best-known folk poem "Hasanaginica" in Croatian and in an Italian translation. The "Viaggio in Dalmazia" was later translated into other European languages. It is believed that Goethe translated "Hasanaginica" into German from the 1778 Berne edition.
Strossmayer was a notable bishop, benefactor and a politican supported the union of all south Slavic peoples under the aegis of the Habsburgs, and promoted religious unification through the use of the Slavonic rite both in the Catholic and Orthodox Churches. Strossmayer founded the Yugoslav Academy of Sciences and Arts in 1867 in Zagreb. The academy was renamed the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts after the fall of Yugoslavia in 1991.
Ante Starčević was a Croatian politician in the times of the Austrian Empire. Starčević co-founded the Croatian Party of Rights in 1861. The "Party of Rights" was named after the Croatian national and ethnic rights that he vowed to protect. Starčević called for greater Croatian autonomy and self-rule. He opposed both Austrian and Hungarian attempts to deny Croatians their political aspirations for self-governance. His fervent patriotism would subsequently earn him the title of Father of the Nation.
Stjepan Radić, Croatian politician, founded in 1905 the Croatian Peasant Party. In 1918 he opposed the union of Croatia with Serbia, Montenegro, and Slovenia (later Yugoslavia), fearing Serbian centralism.
After World War I, he rose to political prominence among Croats for his opposition to merging Croatia with the Kingdom of Serbia without guarantees for Croatian anatomy. On November 24, 1918 Radić famously urged delegates attending a session that would decide the country's political future not to "rush like drunken geese into fog" — he feared that Croatia would become at best a minor partner within a Serb-dominated state, which later proved to be true.
Radić dominated Croatian politics, and fought for a federal state structure within Yugoslavia and for Croatian autonomy. He vigorously fought against Serbian domination. On the morning of June 20, 1928, Radić was warned of the danger of an assassination attempt against him and was begged to stay away from the Assembly for that day. He replied that he was like a soldier in war, in the trenches and as such it was his duty to go. In the Assembly, Puniša Račić, a member of the Serbian People's Radical Party, drew out a revolver and shot Radić and several other Croatian delegates. Radić suffered a serious stomach wound and died shortly after.
Josip Broz Tito was born in Kumrovec, Croatia. During the First World War he was conscripted in the Austro-Hungarian army. In 1915, he was sent to the Eastern Front to fight against Russia. In April, his battalion fell into Russian captivity. In the spring of 1918, Josip Broz applied for membership in the Russian Communist Party.
In 1936 the Comintern sent Tito back to Yugoslavia from Moscow to purge the Communist Party there. In 1937 he became secretary general of the Yugoslav Communist Party. During this period he faithfully followed Comintern policy, criticizing Serbian domination of other Yugoslav nationalities.
On April 6, 1941, Axis forces attacked Yugoslavia. The Yugoslav Communists were among the first to organize a resistance movement. On April 10th, the Communist Party of Yugoslavia met in Zagreb, naming Tito the chief of the military committee. As the leader of the communist resistance, the Croatian Tito united the various nationalities of Yugoslavia in their fight against the Germans and their quisling regimes. During the early stages of the Second World War, the western Allies did not support the partisans. However, in 1943, the Anglo-Americans changed their policy and supplied the partisans with airdrops of arms and medical equipment. Tito's forces won the war for liberation in 1945 and he became the leader of post-war Yugoslavia.
In 1948, Tito was the first Communist head of state to defy Stalin's leadership. This brought him much international recognition, but also caused a rift with the Soviet Union. Initially, Tito's rule was a dictatorship. The Communist Party won the first post-war elections under unfair conditions. It conducted espionage and assassinations as well as politically motivated trials and imprisonment. Tito did, however, consolidate the country that was gravely impacted by war and temporarily suppressed the nationalist sentiments of the peoples of Yugoslavia.
For a period in the 1960s and 1970s, Tito's model of market socialism improved the Yugoslav standard of living. Yugoslavs were permitted to travel easily to Western Europe or other countries, bringing in money to support the economy.
Tito died on May 4, 1980. Tito will be remembered as a leader of strong convictions who successfully defied both Hitler and Stalin.
Josip Broz Tito (1892-1980) was born in Kumrovec, Croatia. A metal worker by profession, he became a member of the Social Democratic Party of Croatia and Slavonia in 1910. During the First World War he was conscripted in the Austro-Hungarian army and was sent to the Serbian and Eastern fronts. Captured by the Russians in April 1915, he greeted the Bolshevik seizure of power and became a member of the South Slavic section of the Bolshevik party in the spring of 1920.
Having returned home from Soviet Russia in October 1920, he became a member of the Communist Party of Yugoslavia (KPJ) and worked as a trade union organizer. Having served as the political secretary of the KPJ's Zagreb organization in 1928, he was arrested and confined to prison for five years. Upon release in 1934, he was coopted into the KPJ Politburo and sent to Moscow. In 1936 the Comintern sent Tito back to Yugoslavia to head the party's domestic work. He became the secretary general of the KPJ in 1939 and stabilized the faction-ridden party organization through a series of internal purges.
After the Axis occupation and partitioning of Yugoslavia in April 1941, Tito led the Communist resistance – the Partisans. Contrary to the Moscow line that stressed cooperation with the government-in-exile and its exponents on ground, Tito opted for the Communist seizure of power appealing to the constituent nationalities with promises of a postwar federal state free of fratricidal slaughter and Serbian domination. On this basis he won the support necessary for a successful guerrilla struggle that attracted the support of the Western Allies in 1943. Tito's Partisans won the war for liberation in 1945 and he became the leader of post-war Yugoslavia.
Ironically, after a period of extensive terror and Sovietization of Yugoslavia, Tito was the first East European Communist leader to defy Stalin's leadership. This brought him much international recognition, but also caused a rift with the Soviet Union. As a result Tito presided over the construction of an alternative Communist model, built on the single-party dictatorship, but modified by the workers' self-administration in production, introduction of modified market economy, nonaligned foreign policy, and extensive home-rule in the federal units. For a period in the 1960s and 1970s, Tito's model seemed quite successful, but his restrictions against the steady democratization of the system contributed to its ultimate collapse, eleven years after his death in 1980.


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This page is about the slang term ass-kisser
someone who says nice things to someone in order to get something from them
For example
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The equivalent slang in British English is "arse-licker".
Warning! This is very bad language. If you are a non-native speaker, you are advised not to use it. (You could cause resentment or anger if you use it inappropriately.)
This is typically used in American English but may be used in other varieties of English too.
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Which of these statements would be said by an ass-kisser to his boss if he's trying to get a promotion?
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Ali Akbar Salehi (Persian: علی اکبر صالحی, born 24 March 1949 in Karbala, Iraq) is an Iranian politician, diplomat and academic and the current Minister of Foreign Affairs since 13 December 2010. Previous to his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs, he was Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran from 16 July 2009 to 13 December 2010. He was also Iranian Representative in the International Atomic Energy Agency from 1997 to 2005.
He was born on 24 March 1949 in Karbala, Iraq when his family was living in Iraq for business reasons. He has a BSc from the American University of Beirut and a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, which he earned in 1977. He was also Associate Professor and Chancellor of the Sharif University of Technology and a member of the Academy of Sciences of Iran and the International Centre for Theoretical Physics in Italy.
He was Chancellor of the Sharif University of Technology from 1982 to 1985 and once again in 1989 to 1993.


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Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over high heat and cook, without stirring, until amber brown, about 8 minutes. Slowly whisk in the warm cream, blackberry puree and liqueur and cook until smooth and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the vanilla extract. Let come to room temperature.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Put a baking sheet in the oven.
Whisk together the eggs, sugar and salt in a large baking dish until smooth. Add the pumpkin puree, ground spices, milk, 1/4 cup of the heavy cream, vanilla and rum and whisk until smooth.
Put 4 slices of the bread in the custard mixture and let sit for 2 minutes. Carefully turn over the slices and let sit until the bread is completely soaked through, about 2 more minutes.
While the bread is soaking, heat 3 tablespoons of the butter and 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat until the mixture begins to sizzle. Cook the 4 slices of the bread until golden brown on the bottom, about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip over and continue cooking until the bottom is golden brown, about 2 minutes longer. Remove to the baking sheet in the oven to keep warm. Wipe out the pan with paper towels and repeat the process with the butter, oil and remaining 4 pieces of bread.
Combine the mascarpone and remaining 1/4 cup of heavy cream in a bowl and using a stand mixer or hand-held mixer, beat until fluffy and smooth. Scrape the mixture into a bowl and fold in a few tablespoons of the blackberry-caramel sauce. Put the sauce into a small saucepan over low heat and heat or put it in the microwave for a minute or so to just warm through.
Remove the French toast from the oven and arrange them on a serving platter. Top 4 slices of the toast with a large dollop of the blackberry-caramel mascarpone and some of the blackberries. Cover with the remaining 4 pieces of toast and drizzle each with some of the warm blackberry caramel sauce. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, garnish with fresh mint sprig and serve.


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Tool Return to Work on New Studio Album
Yes, Tool fans have been waiting for some time, but it looks as though progress is being made toward a new album. In a new posting on the band's website, it's stated that the group will continue working on new material after having recently completed another mini-tour.
The post also alludes to the fact that the Tool album is a work in progress, essentially intimating that things are already underway for the often secretive band. In the post, the author writes, "I say 'continue' because -- contrary to those who thought that the tour would only further delay the writing process -- with all four band members together during sound checks, catering, etc., I'm fairly certain that they spent a considerable portion of that time experimenting with new tunes. In which case, the tour might have actually sped things up a bit. But then again, this snifter of cognac is half full."
The update also suggests that there's another mystery Tool project that the band was working on prior to the tour, but no further details were given.
The road to a new Tool album has been a long one. Last fall, frontman Maynard James Keenan stated that making a Tool album is often a long and laborious process. He explained, "I don't write the music. They [my bandmates] write the music. I wait for them to bring music to me. They tend to go back over and over stuff. It's a long process. For a person like me, it can be a very tedious process."
He would later add, "In some ways, they are bigger perfectionists. But you can only help support their talent so long. They don't have to go through it 700 times. They can trust that first thought. But that's their process, so you gotta let them do it."
Just last month, fans got their hopes up when guitarist Adam Jones tweeted that the album was already recorded and coming out "tomorrow," but Jones later tweeted that his comment was a joke.
So stay tuned as Tool's album creation continues.


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Cleansing Oil? Been there done that. Name the brand and I've tried it.
I began with Shu Uemura's Cleansing Oil many moons ago and went through the various types they have (Green Tea is the nicest) then on to DHC and Fancl, then my current favourite RMK. Inbetween, other brands (many Japanese ones, plus some western brands such as Laura Mercier) decided to join the cleansing oil club. The original idea belongs to Shu Uemura but that doesn't mean that its the perfect cleansing oil.
Cleansing oils can dry out those with sensitive skin types. I have found this after using them for years, they can eventually exacerbate dryness and some people are sensitive to them.
Ta-Da! Yet another cleansing oil for me to try, this time from Nude Skincare…
They Say:
An Allure Award Winner and global best seller, this remarkable cleanser will effectively remove even the most stubborn make-up (including smokey eyes). Omega 3 and Vitamin E deeply cleanse and nourish for unbelievably soft skin in seconds.
Warm between hands and massage onto dry face. Apply warm water to form a light milk and rinse clean.
For normal to dry skins.
So it works pretty much like a normal cleansing oil – work into the skin when dry and rinse off – it will turn into a milky emulsion.
As I said earlier, RMK is my current HG cleansing oil – it has a lovely rich texture and smells a little minty. It did however leave me a tiny bit dry after a while.
Nude Skincare's cleansing oil is just lovely and has a delicate touch too. The ingredients list is quite impressive too:
INGREDIENTS: glycine soja (soybean) oil, polyglyceryl-4-oleate (vegetable oil), squalene (olive oil), tocopherol acetate (plant sources), natural fragrance (parfum), benzyl benzoate (essential oil), linalool (essential oil), eugenol (essential oil)
The liquid is clear and the scent is quite light and floral. I like it a lot – I have been using it for a while now and it feels like one of the most gentle cleansing oils I have ever used.
I'd recommend this highly especially for those with dry or sensitive skins who find that other cleansing oils are a bit much for their skin.
You can buy it here for £27.40.


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By Kelli B. Grant
Virtual wallets may be the be the next big thing, but until that takes off, more case-makers are adding physical wallet capabilities.
The CardNinja, which launched in late fall, is an adhesive sleeve that can be fixed to the back of any cellphone case, say its makers. The $20 case is capable of holding a combination of cash, cards and ID, as needed. It's a great way to carry exactly what you need, says Odysseas Papadimitriou, chief executive of CardHub.com.
Pretty securely, too. We made CardNinja partner Sunder Jambunathan vigorously shake his phone upside down for 20 seconds of video footage. Nothing fell out. The contents slide out fairly easily when you need them to, though. The sleeve is also securely fixed to your case, with a double-sided adhesive, he says.
The bigger concern for consumers may be losing their phone, sleeve included. Mobile security firm Lookout, which tracks lost phones, reported its users worldwide lost (and recovered) some 9 million smartphones in 2011. People are more apt to have their phones out, playing with them, than they are to be fiddling with their wallet, says Papadimitriou. "The last thing you want to do is increase the risk that now you've not only lost your phone, but your driver's license and credit cards as well," he says. Consumers would need to be more mindful about phone safety.
Senior consumer reporter and "Deal of Day" columnist Kelli B. Grant travels to Las Vegas to find the best, the worst, and the most hyped gadgets at this year's Consumer Electronics Show. Join her as she roams the exhibit floor for three days, with dispatches here and on Twitter @kelligrant.


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Here's what I wore: A beautiful maxi dress!
Tuesday, 23 June 2009
Face and Outfit for the Day!
Here's what I wore: A beautiful maxi dress!
31 comments:
- LottieB said...
Awww you look gorgeous! And so cute and happy in the last photo! I love the styling and I don't think there are any colours you actually don't suit! x x x p.s do you have any tips for teeth whitening, yours are so bright! x
- 23 June 2009 at 19:07
- bubblegarm said...
@LottieB thank sweetie :) I love colour, I can't get enough of it! I think with darker hair I can get away with any colour..
With regards to teeth, I dont smoke, drink alcohol or fizzy drinks and I have tea or coffee about twice a month! Oh and the best tip - an electric toothbrush! xxx
- 23 June 2009 at 19:11
- GoldBeauty said...
I love the way you've done that winged eyeliner! And that maxi dress looks super gorgeous!
I've been looking for a decent maxi dress for a while now nothings tickled my fancy as of yet, I just keep seem to be finding extremly long maxi dresses that'd I'd most probaly wont be able to walk in loll one place I haven't looked in is Zara going to definatly pop in there next :)
- 23 June 2009 at 19:12
- Jen said...
I love the dress! Yellow looks so pretty on you! :) I wish I can wear long dresses but i'm only 5'0 and most of the dresses are way too long!! They look lovely on you!
- 23 June 2009 at 19:13
- Anna said...
You look absolutely stunning! I love the maxi dress and how you styled it...also I think your hair looks beautiful :) xoxo Anna
- 23 June 2009 at 19:16
- Zoella. said...
So pretty & summery! I love maxi dresses but i find it hard to find one that fits right. You really suit yellow. :)
Tagged you in my latest post :D
- 23 June 2009 at 19:17
- bubblegarm said...
Thank u so much girls :)
- 23 June 2009 at 19:20
u look amazing as always! I LIVE in my maxi dresses! I have many that I keep in rotation! I may do a post! xoxox Loredana.
- 23 June 2009 at 19:44
- bubblegarm said...
@Loredana wow i finally understand ur username now, its ur name backwards lol, thank u hun, u should def do a post! xx
- 23 June 2009 at 19:48
- KRYSTAL said...
u look amazingly beautiful, as always!
- 23 June 2009 at 19:57
- Delband said...
your so frekkin stunning, why are you not a model?????? You should be!! :)
- 23 June 2009 at 20:13
- Meya said...
im loving the dress! you look gorgeous like always!
- 23 June 2009 at 20:49
- fantastic said...
i hardly see a picture of you full on smiling! you look great :) gotta love maxi dresses...they can be easier to run around in than plain old jeans!
- 23 June 2009 at 20:49
- tina_mbc said...
Gorgeous as always!
That pic of you smiling is the best!
I think you ;re looking really fresh lately! ;)
- 23 June 2009 at 21:22
- natalya said...
I wore a maxi dress today too.. such beautiful weather :). You look absolutely stunning!! I heart the conical wand too.. don't know how I lived without it before! xxx p.s. are you coming to garnier on thurs?
- 23 June 2009 at 21:50
- mizzworthy said...
WOW- You look great, really fresh and pretty - I love maxi dresses too! xxx
- 23 June 2009 at 22:28
- *SweetestSinSheroon* said...
love your smile :D
really cute outfit.. I also love maxi dresses :D
your make up.. stunning as always
- 23 June 2009 at 22:38
- javy said...
you never look anything short of amazing :)
- 23 June 2009 at 23:16
- PeachykeenCheeks said...
It made me smile a little when you mentioned petticoats. God I loved them when I was little! That dress is gorgeous & you look stunning!
- 23 June 2009 at 23:22
- Gemma said...
You look beautiful! That dress is lovely x
- 24 June 2009 at 00:02
- bubblegarm said...
Thank u so much for leaving me wonderful comments, i really appreciate it and love reading them :) u r all very kind! Thank u! xXx
@Krystal & delband - thank u SOO much, ur very very very kind :)
@fantastic definately soo comfortable and modest, dont have to worry about anything :) love it!
@Tinambc thank u sweetie :) xx It must be all the sleep lol
@Natalya thank u honey, c u at Garnier :D cant wait!
@Sherona thank u hun :) i love smiling :) xXx
- 24 June 2009 at 00:42
- KitKat said...
Love that maxidress and accessories!Totally my style!
- 24 June 2009 at 03:30
- luckymirai☆ said...
you look like the perfect summer girl ! that is a lovely dress and you did a good ensemble. i love your hair and your skin is glowing.x
- 24 June 2009 at 04:22
- Lily G. said...
Oooo, love that maxi dress and all the accessories. Your hair is pretty rocking too! =)
- 24 June 2009 at 05:54
- Charlene said...
awww I LOVE!!!!! I must seriously look into getting an electric toothbrush!!
I love the dress on you, you wear it so well! I think I know what gives you this effortless look i was talkin bout the other day, no heavy bottom liner....you look so beautiful! I love it, truly a beauty filled post!
- 24 June 2009 at 08:28
lovely maxi dress, and gorgeous pictures <3
- 24 June 2009 at 12:24
- ruby-rue said...
I love the colour of the dress, although im not a fan of maxi dresses on anyone.
Nice hair =)
- 24 June 2009 at 15:41
- khmari123 said...
love those bangles!is there a website for Istanbul Bazaar that i can order from?
- 24 June 2009 at 15:49
- ellamarie84 said...
I love that maxi dress! It looks gorgeous. I need to wear mine more! Love your hair this length also, it really suits you! x
- 24 June 2009 at 22:09
- 362436 said...
I love this look!
- 25 June 2009 at 04:20
- bubblegarm said...
Thank u all so much for ur kind words..
@charlene awww thanks, i will try a look with heavy bottom liner and we can compare :)
@khamari noo, it's actually a market - bazaar you have ti go there yourself xxx
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We took the plunge through our new Australian company Zoonitoons, printing two comics:- Zooniverse mini #2 and a reprint of issue #1. Launching them at the Armageddon Comic Expo in Melbourne. Halfway through Saturday we recovered our printing costs.
We are sincerely grateful to everyone who supported us by buying copies!
Introducing Zooniverse minicomic #2 . . . a little bit of Australian comic history
This issue collects some my pre-Zooniverse comics published in Melbourne around 1983-84 and nine illustrations I did for the UK at the same time. All of the artwork in this issue was rescued last June after 15 years mouldering in a Queensland garage. Back in our possession we were shocked to discover the poor condition of what remains. Luckily we found a few old bromide copies and although most of the out-of-print mint copies I had of Australian comics containing my work were nicked a decade ago by our light-fingered ex-employees, a couple of original comic magazines survived. It was important to get this work scanned and printed before the originals deteriorated further, becoming unusable.
Please keep in mind that all the line art was done before computers, using brushes and metal nibs dipped in ink bottles!
|The Cover of Zooniverse mini comic #2 Available at www.zoonitoons.com
Here is how the Inkspots cover looked back in 1984...
|Unprinted wrap-around cover for Inkspots #5
|The front page for the "The infamous repairmen" in Zooniverse mini comic #2
|The original Reverie #7 cover featuring "The infamous repairmen" from 1984
|The first appearance of a Clone-a-gram from "The infamous repairmen" 1983
Below is the introductory page. I had trouble incorporating it into the story until woke up one morning realizing that the artist portrayed in the image is the Notator:- the zoon who wrote the Stripture! I've always loved this image which at the time summed up my personal feelings about being an artist. It was a bold experiment before I found my "Zooniverse" style. I was choosing a direction here, the pig drawing was an old comfortable look that I'd used for my earlier "TimeTree" comic. The spooks were an entirely new style of mine that has never been published and the "Notator" character was halfway between my previous Asphyxiation work and the emerging Zooniverse technique. Again, the original art was never returned from the printer, and presumed stolen, so I scanned and restored the image from the printed cover.
|The front page for the "Sacred Stripture" in Zooniverse mini comic #2
|Original wrap-around cover for Fox comics issue #4
|Old and new art combined in "Sacred Stripture" the second Zoonimini story.
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What I will say, however, is that I left Europe far better than I arrived--and that is true in both performance and attitude. I came to Europe probably in the best shape of my life and I couldn't do anything with it because mentally I was still the #1 guest at my very own pity party. But thankfully, I realized soon enough that that party was a real drag. Truth be told, if I could have stayed in Europe another month and done 10 more competitions I totally would have. Athlete's always like to say how they can't wait to come home but home for me right now doesn't seem all that great, and the gelato isn't nearly as good. Over the years I have really come to appreciate competing and living in Europe and all that being away from home has to offer… for the most part. There are a few things, however, that I am glad I will not have to deal with for a while.
Here is a list of my top 10 things I won't miss.
10. Lukewarm drinks. Nothing is cold and ice doesn't exist… so there you go.
9. The worst internet connections. Ever. There were literally times I would wait 15 min for a page to load.
8. European breakfast. Scrambled egg soup, hard bread, and mushrooms?! Eww. In fact, at one hotel this was ALL that was offered. And yes, you could bounce that roll off a wall.
7. Siesta time (in some countries) during the day and Sundays when all of civilization just shuts down. I'm used to what you want, when you want it, mentality. If I forget to eat lunch before 13:00 (that's 1 for the yanks) or don't go to the grocery store before Saturday, I end up with starvation as my only option.
6. The non-existence of lines. We are not a herd of animals and I stick out like a sore thumb, so please get behind me and wait your turn.
5. Cold, rainy weather. It's summer, but the majority of time I got ready for competitions dressed like this..
4. Smoking. Everybody. Everywhere
3. Sandwiches, especially when that is the only thing offered at airports. Hard bread, one slice of the most thinly sliced meat you can imagine, and butter.
Beds not made for full-sized human beings and put so close together that you should be married to the person sleeping next to you, but instead it's a person who doesn't speak your language and prefers to be a nudist all day. (sorry…can't include picture of nudist)
1. The Euro. And all other forms of currency I encountered, that put my measly American dollar to shame and forced me to dread conversion calculations.
That being said, the things I actually enjoy and appreciate about being able to live and work on another continent would make a much longer list than this one. I'm bummed to be home, and I am even more bummed that it is going to be many, many months before I get to compete again. But, everything happens for a reason and I plan on making the most of my time off. Mostly eating.


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Fantasy tropes
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Fantasy tropes are a specific type of literary tropes that occur in fantasy fiction. Worldbuilding, in particular, has many common conventions, as do plot and characterization, to a lesser extent.
Many works of fantasy operate using these tropes, while others use them in a revisionist manner, making the tropes over for various reasons such as for comic effect, and to create something fresh (a method that often generates new clichés).[1]
Good vs. evil
The conflict of good against evil is a theme in the many popular forms of fantasy; normally, evil characters erupt from their lands to invade and disrupt the good characters' lands.[2] J. R. R. Tolkien delved into the nature of good and evil in The Lord of the Rings, but many of those who followed him use the conflict as a plot device, and often do not distinguish the sides by their behavior.[3] In some works, mostly notably in sword and sorcery, evil is not opposed by the unambiguously good but by the morally unreliable.[4]
Heroic characters are a mainstay of fantasy, particularly high fantasy and sword and sorcery. Such characters are capable of more than ordinary behavior, physically, morally, or both.[5] Sometimes they might have to grow into the role ordained for them.[6] This may take the form of maturation,[7] which is often through Coming of Age.
Many protagonists are, unknown to themselves, of royal blood. Even in so fanciful a tale as Through the Looking-Glass, Alice is made a queen in the end; this can serve as a symbolic recognition of the inner worth of the hero.[8] Commonly, these tales revolve around the maltreated hero coming into his or her own. This can reflect a wish-fulfillment dream, or symbolically embody a profound transformation.[9]
Dark Lord
The forces of evil are often personified in a "Dark Lord". Besides possessing vast magical abilities, a Dark Lord often controls great armies and can be portrayed as possessing devil-like qualities.[10] A Dark Lord is usually depicted as the ultimate personification of evil, as with Sauron of The Lord of the Rings; Conan the Barbarian's archenemy, Thulsa Doom; the Dark One (Shai'tan) of The Wheel of Time; and the Sith Lords from Star Wars, which include Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine.
Other notable Dark Lords include:Lord Voldemort of Harry Potter; Darkseid from DC Comics; Mundus from the Devil May Cry video game series; Dracula of the Castlevania series; Skeletor from Masters of the Universe; Morgoth from The Silmarillion; Arawn Death-Lord from The Chronicles of Prydain; Torak from The Belgariad; Nightmare from Soulcalibur; Ganon from The Legend of Zelda; Exdeath from Final Fantasy V, and Galbatorix from The Inheritance Cycle. The villain of the Demon Sword video game is also literally called Dark Lord.
In the Lone Wolf gamebooks, the Dark Lords are an entire race of powerful evil beings.[11] The protagonists of the Overlord video game franchise are classic Dark Lords in the vein of Sauron. The Dark Lord is usually seen as unmarried, though there has been occasion when one has attempted to claim a bride.
Quests, an immemorial trope in literature, are common in fantasy. They can be anything from a quest to locate the MacGuffins necessary to save the world, to an internal quest of self-realization.[12]
In fantasy, magic often has an overwhelming presence, although its precise nature is delineated in the book in which it appears. It can appear in a fantasy world (as in Lord of the Rings or Shannara), or in a fantasy land that is part of reality but insulated from the mundane lands (as in Xanth), or as a hidden element in real life (as in The Dresden Files).[13]
A common trope is that the ability to work magic is innate and rare. As a consequence the person who uses it, usually called a magician, wizard, sorcerer, warlock, mage, or magus, is a common figure in fantasy.[14] Another feature is the magic item, which can endow characters with magical abilities that are not innate, or enhance the abilities of the innately powerful. Among the most common are magic swords and magic rings.
Self-fulfilling prophecies are amongst the most common forms of magic because they are an often used plot device. Often the very effort undertaken to avert them brings them about, thus driving the story. It is very rare for a prophecy in a fantasy to be simply false, although usually their significance is clear only with hindsight. Quibbles can undermine the clearest appearing prophecies.[15]
In The Lord of the Rings, J. R. R. Tolkien minimized use of the word magic; beings who use such abilities tend to be confused when they are described this way by others. In the Star Wars franchise, the Jedi employ the use of the Force, an essentially magical power, that grants mystical abilities and heightened senses and skills to whoever wields it.
In science fiction stories, psionics are used to provide characters with abilities that are usually seen in fantasy works and, if called magic, would make the story fantasy instead of science fiction.[16]
Many creatures seen in fantasy fiction are drawn from the folklore of Europe, and the romances of medieval Europe. Dragons and unicorns are among the most popular creatures. Other monsters, such as griffins, giants, and goblins also appear. Races of intelligent beings such as elves, dwarves, and gnomes often draw their history from medieval or pre-Christian roots. Characteristics of the hero and heroine also frequently draw on these sources as well.
This trope is also very important in the setting of many of these fantasies. Writers from the beginnings of the fantasy genre, such as William Morris in The Well at the World's End and Lord Dunsany in The King of Elfland's Daughter, set their tales in fantasy worlds clearly derived from medieval sources; though often filtered through later views. J. R. R. Tolkien set the type even more clearly for high fantasy, which is normally based in such a "pseudo-medieval" setting. Other fantasy writers have emulated him, and role-playing and computer games have also taken up this tradition.
The full width and breadth of the medieval era is seldom drawn upon. Governments, for instance, tend to be feudalistic evil empires or oligarchies, and are usually corrupt, despite the greater variety of the actual Middle Ages.[17] Settings also tend to be medieval in economy, with many fantasy worlds disproportionately pastoral.[18]
These settings are typical of epic fantasy and, to a lesser extent, of sword and sorcery — which contains more urban settings — than of fantasy in general; the preponderance of epic fantasy in the genre has made them fantasy commonplaces. They are less typical of contemporary fantasy, especially urban fantasy.
Ancient world
A less common inspiration is the ancient world. A famous example is the Hyborian Age (the fictional world of Conan the Barbarian), which features analogues of Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Roman Empire, among others. Three notable recent series with such settings are: Bartimaeus by Jonathan Stroud, Percy Jackson & the Olympians and The Heroes of Olympus by Rick Riordan.
Many fantasy stories and worlds refer to their main sapient humanoid species as races, rather than as species.[19] J. R. R. Tolkien popularized the usage of the term in this context, and the use of races in the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing games further spread the label.[20] Many fantasy settings use the terms race and species interchangeably, such as the World of Warcraft computer game.
In role-playing games, character race typically refers to any species usable as a player character. Older editions of Dungeons & Dragons called the primary non-human player races (dwarf, elf, gnome, halfling, and half-elf, Half-orc "demi-humans." Later games such as Shadowrun use the term "metahuman," and define these humanoid races as subdivisions of "Homo sapiens."
Orcs were popularized by J. R. R. Tolkien in "Lord of The Rings." As of 2014 they appear in many fantasy worlds, often depicted as large, strong, green, brutish creatures with little intelligence.
Anthropomorphic animals (humanoid creatures that appear like animals, such as wolves, bears, boars and other animal species) are also common.
See also
- ↑ Clute 1999, p. 810.
- ↑ "Top 10 Epic / High fantasy books". Fantasybookreview.co.uk. Retrieved 13 May 2014.
- ↑ Clute 1999, p. 422.
- ↑ Clute 1999, p. 323.
- ↑ Clute 1999, p. 464.
- ↑ Clute 1999, p. 136.
- ↑ Clute 1999, p. 972.
- ↑ Prickett 1979, pp. 145–156.
- ↑ Clute 1999, p. 466.
- ↑ Clute 1999, p. 250.
- ↑ "The Darklords of Helgedad". The World of Magnamund Webring. Retrieved 13 July 2009.
- ↑ Clute 1999, p. 796.
- ↑ Clute 1999, pp. 615–616.
- ↑ Clute 1999, p. 616.
- ↑ Clute 1999, p. 789.
- ↑ Anderson & Miesel 1981, p. 270.
- ↑ Hardinge, Frances. "Article: Quality in Epic Fantasy, by Alec Austin". Strangehorizons.com. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
- ↑ Yolen 1992, p. VIII.
- ↑ Tresca 2010, p. 30.
- ↑ Livingstone 1982, p. 74.
- Anderson, Poul; Miesel, Sandra (1981). Fantasy (1st ed.). [S.l.]: Tom Doherty Associates. ISBN 0-523-48515-8.
- Clute, John (1999). The Encyclopedia of Fantasy (1st St. Martin's Griffin ed.). New York: St. Martin's Griffin. ISBN 0-312-19869-8.
- Livingstone, Ian (1982). Dicing with Dragons. Routledge. ISBN 0-7100-9466-3.
- Prickett, Stephen (1979). Victorian Fantasy. Bloomington: Indiana University Press. ISBN 0-253-17461-9.
- Tresca, Michael J. (2010). The Evolution of Fantasy Role-Playing Games. McFarland. ISBN 978-0-7864-6009-0.
- Yolen, Jane (1992). After the King: Stories in Honor of J.R.R. Tolkien (1st ed.). New York: T. Doherty Associates. ISBN 0-312-85175-8.


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text: Hello again, Donald. Donald Becker wrote: > > > Our cluster philosophy is that the end user should not be required to > do anything new or special to run a cluster application. Great. End users and turn-key solutions are always a nice thing to have in a business-level environment. Rock on, dewd! :^) > That means > Applications should work even if there is only a single machine in > the cluster. Many beginner MPI applications don't handle this case > correctly. Wow. I would have thought that people would have made plans to deal with this, especially since something along these lines can happen, although I'm pretty sure it's rather infrequent. Go figure. > Cluster applications should not require a helper program such as > 'mpirun' or 'mpiexec'. In a commerical system, where end users shouldn't and wouldn't know about such things, I totally agree. OTOH, in a production environment where that vast majority of users are geekoids, I don't have a problem with this, especially if mpirun or mpiexec is hidden by a GUI or something. Since you are doing this as a commercial endeavor, though, I agree with the way you guys are handling this, Donald. This lets me and others know that your systems are well thought out and end-user friendly, and that is something we all expect when shelling out serious cash for a good number-cruncher setup. >The application code should interact with the scheduler to set any >special scheduling requirements or suggestions. True. Also, this shouldn't be any big deal, and I'd imagine this is easily done via shell scripts or a quick C hack, especially if feel that this type of your code should be propriatary or something. Personally, I'd want to see something like this done at the script level, though, so that a geek could come along and change a few things for tweaks. That's just me, though. (Shrug.) > A sophisticated user should still be able to optimize and do clever > things, but the basic operation shouldn't require any new knowledge. Agreed. > >>> It does all of the serial setup and run-time I/O on the front end >>> machine (technically, the MPI rank 0 node). This minimizes >>> overall work and keeps the POV-Ray call-out semantics unchanged >>> It does the rendering only on compute nodes (except for the N=0 case). >>> It completes the rendering even with crashed or slow nodes. >> >>Ah. So it redistributes the work, huh? Kewl. > > > Here we use knowledge about the application semantics to implement > failure tolerence. When we have idle workers and the rendering isn't > finished, we send some of the remaining work to the idle machine. Well, I hate to sound like a knothead here, Donald, and I don't mean to be rude, but isn't this a defacto setup and standard in a beowulf environment?? If not, what the hell are people thinking about? :^) :^). To me, this just seems like the logical way to write code, but the heck do I know? :^) > If a machine fails we still finish the rendering and do the final > call-outs, but don't cleanly terminate. Ah. Ok. Kewl. Sounds logical to me. Type at ya' later, Randall -- Randall Jouett Amateur Radio: AB5NI I eat spaghetti code out of a bit bucket while sitting at a hash table!


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Browse Reviews :: Going Deep
Going Deep Becoming A Person of Influence
By Gordon MacDonald
Published by Thomas Nelson
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On 6/3 Timothy Pang wrote: The concept and focus of this book is refreshing and insightful, however, the style and format reads like a journal, short entries with dates, that consists mostly of conversations. For those who prefer a more didactic or textbook like format, with proper chapters and a systematic flow of idea and thought, ... Refreshing and insightful; format not for everyone
On 1/16 Lukas William wrote: What is it that the church needs in order to produce discipleship? Is it really about number in the congregation or should it be about the depth of their relationship with God? I just finished reading Going Deep by Gordon MacDonald. In this book MacDonald uses a fictions church and congregation to ... Going Deep by Gordon MacDonald
On 1/11 Ding Chew Koon wrote: This Book is a moving, practical, fictional story written by a pastor at heart. Although the story pans out quite perfectly in the book, (real life may not be so smooth) the focus is there. Are the churches today willing to pull every resource and manpower together to cultivate deep people for greater ... GOING DEEP: BECOMING A PERSON OF INFLUENCE by GORDON MACDONALD
On 1/4 cupc8ks wrote: Going Deep re-visits Pastor Gordon MacDonald's fictional congregation in his book, Who Stole My Church. While I have not read that book, I felt this provocative statement from the book's description was intriguing: "The future of the Christian faith will not be determined by the number of people who ... Good ideas but slow moving
On 1/4 Michele Atha wrote: Just a few days ago our little congregation had a big meeting. It was a business session to decide how to go about spreading the influence of our group in 2013. Much of what was said included ideas that I had been mulling over since reading the book Going Deep by Gordon MacDonald. It's the latest book ... Deep Influence
On 12/11 Pete McM wrote: Going Deep is a strange book by Gordon MacDonald. It is a book about becoming a person of influence with the idea that while the church should be developing deep, influential leaders, they should be people who lead and influence not just within their church but at their workplace and family too. Which ... Going Deep review
On 11/6 Bridget Pitney wrote: Going Deep: Becoming A Person of InfluenceBy Gordon MacDonald I ordered Going Deep: Becoming A Person of Influence back in January and admittedly it has taken me this long to read it, not because it was a bad book but because it's been a very stressful year. It was very much a book written for ... Book Review: Going Deep By Gordon MacDonald
On 10/22 Alexandra Snyder wrote: I enjoyed Going Deep: Becoming a Person of Influence by Gordon MacDonald, but felt it was definitely written for pastors and other leaders within a church setting. Sadly, the objections voiced by "GMac's" colleagues to investing deeply in a small group of future leaders are all too typical in our churches. ... Great Content
On 10/17 spock wrote: What an incredible read. "Going Deep" is written by Gordon MacDonald and ably assisted by his wife Gail. It should be required reading for every up and coming church leader and Seminary / Bible College student. Dr.McDonald writes chronologically about the journey which God took him and Gail on in ... Going Deep by Gordon MacDonald
On 9/28 Archie Isib wrote: A book that focuses on how to become a influential Christian leaders. Going Deep by: GordonMcDonald. I would have been a more motivated reader, "We seem to know how to get unchurched people to visit our buildings. We even seem to know how to draw them across the line into a declaration of personal faith ... going deep


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Parkmobile Adds QR Code Parking
Parkmobile is a slick service/app that lets anybody use their cell phone to pay for parking. The app has been updated with many new features including the ability to scan QR codes on meter stickers to pay for your parking spot.
Available in most major U.S. cities, users can call the toll-free number on a Parkmobile sign or meter or use the mobile app to enter the parking zone number. Add your car's license plate, and the service confirms the zone, parking rate, and you're done. The service also sends users text messages to remind them when time slot is about to expire, so users can add more time without ever going back to feed the meter.
If that wasn't enough, new features to the mobile app include:
- Design updates
- Friendlier Sign-up proccess and tutorials
- Push Notifications
- View park mobile locations before you park
…And my favorite: QR code capabilities. If a Parkmobile sign or meter has been updated with a QR Code, the app now includes a built-in scanner that will initiate the parking process by simply scanning the code. It's cool and you can skip some steps in the process.
For more information, find locations and to download the apps (iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Phone) visit Parkmobile.com


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Get Bridget Fonda's Look In Singles With These Stylish Picks.
We have a never-ending love affair with the early '90s; after all, it brought us rock legends like Nirvana and Pearl Jam, grunge style (think: flannels for all), and the Cameron Crowe-directed cult classic, Singles. The romantic comedy encapsulates everything we love about the era, especially the fashion. Bridget Fonda's character, Janet, appears in everything from ditsy floral dresses to Dr. Martens boots, while Matt Dillon, as Cliff, was never without his biker jacket and ripped jeans. After seeing how the '90s ruled designer runways this season too, it was clear the movie was a fitting subject for today's Currently Channeling.
The Inspiration
Singles explores the relationships of young 20-somethings living in the same Seattle apartment building: there's Janet (Fonda) who's trying to win over grunge rocker Cliff (Dillon), as well as Steve (Campbell Scott) and Linda (Kyra Sedgwick), who meet at an Alice in Chains show and embark on a tumultuous affair. But the 1992 movie's as much about the highs and lows of love as it is about the grunge movement taking place in the city at the time, where alternative rock music was thriving: Pearl Jam's lead singer (Eddie Vedder), bassist (Jeff Ament), and lead guitarist (Stone Gossard) even make cameos as members of Cliff's band, Citizen Dick. And where there's grunge music, fashion always follows, leading us to today's story.
The Sartorial Story
A number of designers showed S/S 13 collections teeming with '90s references, but 3.1 Phillip Lim and Dries Van Noten were particularly notable for their sophisticated, cool-girl take on the decade. The former's moto jacket and Skirt With Shirt Tie ($450) in Antique White features hallmarks of '90s fashion—who could forget the shirt-tied-around-waist trend?—with a dose of insouciance. Plaid played an important role in Dries Van Noten's look too, but the print got a more ladylike spin in the Multi Plaid Coriann Bis Shirt ($395, 312.202.0047), Navy Vanessa Top ($670, 312.202.0047), and Red Siena Skirt ($860, 312.202.0047).
Get The Look
Pins and Needles Lace-Up Back Babydoll Dress ($69)in Maroon
Nothing screams early '90s like a little floral dress. But to echo the decade's grunge aesthetic, team this babydoll-style number with a biker jacket and combat boots.
Bobbi Brown Creamy Lip Colour ($24) in Raisin Berry
Take a cue from 3.1 Phillip Lim's S/S 13 runway, where models wore '90s-inspired brown-hued red lipstick. Press one light coat onto your lips for a stain.
Eugenia Kim Brigitte Boater Hat ($285)
A pretty bow lends this charming boater hat a bit of femininity. Wear it to polish off a spaghetti strap dress layered over shrunken t-shirt for a true' 90s take, or pair it with a crisp button-down and Bermuda shorts for a modern twist.
Zara Checked Crossover Shirt ($80)
Plaid's been done a million different ways, but Zara's version stands out thanks to its vibrant checks and universally flattering silhouette. Style it with skinny jeans and pointy-toe pumps for a casual-meets-cool outfit.
Dr. Martens 1461 Shoes ($100) in Black
If you owned a pair of Dr. Martens in the '90s, it's high time to bring them out of hiding. We suggest this lace-up oxford style that elongates your legs when teamed with a mini dress or skirt.
BLK DNM Leather Jacket 1 ($700) in Black
Even if you're not quite sold on a grunge resurgence, a leather biker jacket's a closet must-have for any stylish girl. Layer it over a band t-shirt and red skinnies for the perfect concert outfit.
Jansport Denim Backpack ($49)
Remember the Jansport backpack you wore back in high school? The classic style is back in a faded denim wash, which looks best with '90s-inspired plaid and floral patterns.
Pearl Jam Twenty ($18)
In honour of their 20th anniversary, Pearl Jam and Singles director Cameron Crowe released a DVD containing hours of rare concert and interview footage. They're undoubtedly one of the most iconic grunge rock bands, so your entertainment—and a mini '90s musical education—is virtually guaranteed.


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Amanda Singer was 17 the first time someone snaked a tube up her nose, down the back of her throat and into her stomach—funneling a nutritional supplement into her body. Singer needed the feeding tube because of anorexia bulimia. That first time, she was nervous and extremely uncomfortable but eventually she learned a few strategies to make the process easier. For example, she learned that if she drank water through a straw while the tube was being put in, the swallowing would help ease the tube down her throat. She also discovered that if she sat or lay down in a certain position, the tube went down more comfortably.
"It was never enjoyable but it got easier," she says, "It was pretty uncomfortable, I wouldn't say painful, but it was not pleasant by any means."
Singer is one of thousands of people across the U.S. who receive their daily sustenance via tube-feeding because they cannot or will not swallow. In hospitals or nursing homes many patients have the tubes left in for weeks at a time. People treated at home sometimes insert and remove the tube themselves, perhaps daily.
"There are many thousands of people being fed this way in the United States on any given day," says David Seres, director of medical nutrition at Columbia University Medical Center. Typically, if a person has to receive artificial nutrition longer than a month (pdf), it is recommended they instead have a tube inserted directly into the stomach or intestinal tract, but Seres says that in practice patients often use the nasal tube longer than the recommended time.
In recent months tube feeding has been thrust into the limelight because it is being used involuntarily on inmates on hunger strike in the U.S. prison at Guantánamo Bay in Cuba. When a person struggles against the tube, the discomfort increases and it is harder to get the tube where you want it to go, Seres says. That struggle can lead to physical complications including injuries to the nose and throat, nose bleeding and minor cuts. The psychological impacts, however, have not been widely studied.
Beyond force-feedings, people often associate tube-feeding with individuals in comas. "There's a misconception out there—force-feeding is not just for people in vegetative states or situations like Guantánamo," Seres says. Individuals with a variety of maladies including stroke, or other neurological disorders, cancer of the throat or a loss of appetite due to chronic illnesses like liver disease may receive nutrition via a tube placed through the nose leading either to the stomach or farther down in the digestive track. In Seres's hospital there are 60 people receiving tube-feedings on any given day, and approximately 75 percent receive them through nasogastric feeding tubes like Singer's. "We believe that the products that we use to feed people provide adequate and balanced nourishment," Seres says.
The mixture entering into the body during tube-feeding may be Ensure—the can sold at supermarkets that looks vaguely like a milkshake. If it is not Ensure, it is often a similar concoction—a liquid slurry of protein derived from milk or soy, sugars, starches, oils, vitamins and minerals.
This week a group of physicians and lawyers spoke out against the force-feeding of inmates at the Guantánamo Bay prison. In an essay published in The New England Journal of Medicine they argue that this tube-feeding violates medical ethics. "Hunger striking is a peaceful political activity to protest terms of detention or prison conditions; it is not a medical condition, and the fact that hunger strikers have medical problems that need attention and can worsen does not make hunger striking itself a medical problem," they wrote.
As of Tuesday, 106 of the 166 detainees at the detention center at Guantánamo Bay were engaged in a hunger strike, according to the Department of Defense (DoD). Forty-five detainees have missed nine consecutive meals and their doctors decided they needed to be fit with feeding tubes. During Ramadan, which started this week, the DoD intends to honor religious requirements against eating during daylight hours, including for detainees on hunger strike, says Lt. Col. Todd Breasseale, a Pentagon spokesman.
Before being force-fed, detainees typically receive a topical anesthetic before the lubricated three-millimeter tube is inserted, and then they are generally fed about two cans of Ensure, Breasseale told Scientific American in an e-mail.


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I don't typically title my recipes with adjectives like amazing, superb, or outstanding. It seems trite. But in this case, I have good reason. I went to my first Thai restaurant in college. Growing up in Texas, I'd only ever heard of tex-mex. I'm only half kidding. Upon recommendation from a friend, I ordered #45—Amazing Chicken.
She promised me it was good, amazing rather. With no ingredient list, I took her word. I went back to that restaurant at least 100 times over the 4 years. And every time I ordered #45. They weren't kidding on the amazing part. But my undiscerning palette couldn't fill in the ingredient blanks. All I knew—it didn't have avocados or salsa.
Out of pure curiosity, I asked the waiter one day if he knew what was in the amazing sauce. It's a coconut peanut sauce. I had no idea what that meant at the time, but I locked it away in my memory. When I moved to Chicago, the birthplace of this little space, I discovered coconut milk. (Don't laugh.) This must be the coconut they were referring to, I thought to myself. After a lot of experimenting, I recreated a similar sauce as seen in the Thai Peanut Bowl.
The sauce has morphed a bit over the years, but only slightly. We use it on spring rolls as well. I'll post that recipe once the snow clears and the sweaters are packed away. However, this recipe's not much different. It's served cold. Probably much better for the warmer months. But it's easy, fast, and healthy. That's the name of the game these days.
Even better, you can make it ahead of time, right before serving, or in stages. Whatever your schedule can handle. It's forgiving like that. It's great for lunch or dinner. Or better yet, lunch and dinner.
You can serve it warm if you wish. Just steam the veggies first. But I like to serve this more like a salad—slightly chilled with plenty of crunch. With a bit of this coconut peanut sauce, eating veggies never tasted so amazing. And I'm not being trite.
- Bowl
- 6 oz. soba noodles (or whole wheat spaghetti noodles)
- 1/2 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced or shaved
- 1/4 c. frozen peas, thawed
- 1/4 c. frozen edamame, shelled and thawed
- a sprig or two of kale, de-stemmed and chopped
- Sauce
- 1/2 c. light coconut milk
- 1/4 c. natural peanut butter
- 2 1/2 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 tbsp. fresh lime
- squirt of agave nectar (optional)
- Garnish
- cilantro
- green onion
- chopped peanuts
- sriracha
- Make soba noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and run under cold water until chilled.
- Prep veggies. Run peas and edamame under warm water to thaw.
- Make sauce. Combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Stir until well combined.
- Make bowl. Layer with noodles and veggies. Top with sauce. Garnish as you wish and serve.
• If you wish to serve this warm, heat the sauce on the stove and add cooked and semi-drained noodles to the pot. Reserve some of the cooking water to help thin the sauce. The noodles will absorb the sauce more when warm. Steam veggies.
• You can easily save individual servings for lunch or/and dinner. Add the sauce to the bottom of your container. Then layer with the remaining ingredients. Add a bit of water before serving and stir to combine.


text: If you've got an affinity for melting pots, The Philippines' distinctive cultural blend is sure to entice. Indonesian and Malay combine with a splash of Chinese and Spanish for a true collusion of east meets west. Visit majestic rice terraces high up in the remote Cordillera mountain range. The unique landscape and constant flow of water is a reminder of man's union with nature, and a profound national symbol for Filipinos. Ruins of monumental churches and convents, each with their own unique architecture and history, are lingering vestiges of 350 years of Spanish rule. With a coastline that stretches over 22,550 miles, and the highest density of coral species in the world, beach bums and divers alike will both think they've found heaven on earth. To really drive the point home, hop over to Davao del Norte, famed for its picturesque virgin landscapes and mirror-flat water. Don't be surprised if you put on a few pounds, however, Filipinos are notoriously hospitable, with a genuine passion for making visitors feel welcome, and well-fed. For a true feast, try spit-roast whole pig served with liver sauce.


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European Commission
Press release
Brussels, 3 January 2014
A successful start for the euro changeover in Latvia
On 1 January 2014, Latvia adopted the euro as its official currency and the changeover is running smoothly and according to plan. The previous national currency – the lat – is now being phased out during a transitional two-week dual circulation period when both currencies have legal tender status. By the end of Thursday 2 January, 30 % of payments in shops were being made in euro only and 94 % of customers were getting their change in euro. No major problems were observed in banks or in the retail sector.
According to a recent Commission survey1, a large proportion of Latvians already had euro cash two days before the changeover: 52 % had euro banknotes and 64 % had euro coins – typically from trips abroad, but many also from an exchange in a bank or post office in Latvia or coins from euro starter kits. The widespread holdings of euro cash in advance of €-day contribute to a smoother cash changeover.
The conversion of ATMs (cash dispensers) went smoothly and virtually all ATMs have been distributing euro banknotes as from the first hour of 1 January. Furthermore, several branches of the three largest banks were open for cash services on Wednesday 1 January. Point-of-sale terminals for card payments in shops were likewise successfully converted to euro in time for the opening of shops on 2 January.
Due to the New Year holidays, commercial activity during the first two days of the changeover was lower than normal. According to the Commission survey2, most people who made a purchase in cash on 2 January used Latvian lats, in order to use the old currency in shops rather than having to go to a bank to exchange them. However, at the end of the second changeover day, 30 % of those polled already paid in euro only, which is a very high figure compared to previous changeovers.
Commercial banks had received euro banknotes and coins in advance from the Latvian Central Bank and had in turn supplied euro cash to shops and other businesses under a specific contract, so that they could handle payments and return change in euro as from the first changeover day. The successful advance supply of cash enabled a very high number of retailers to provide change in euro only. At the end of the second day of the changeover, 94 % of the change was already given in the new currency. This is important in order to withdraw the old Latvian lats from circulation as quickly as possible.
After the first two days with their new currency, 25 % of citizens polled said they already had only or mostly euro banknotes in their wallet.
Thanks to careful preparations, the start of the changeover has been successful. No major problems have been encountered so far and banks and retailers were generally doing well with the first days of the changeover.
For more information see:
Latvia's national changeover web site:
For more information on the euro see:
Flash Eurobarometer 390. Questions asked on 30 December 2013.
Flash Eurobarometer 391. Questions asked on 2 January 2014.
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Renting toys for your kids for the Holidays?
I've been reading more and more about parents renting toys for kids this holiday season. I was just wondering if anyone else has heard of this new trend? You can now rent toys for a small fee and let your children play with them, and then one to three months later, send them back and rent new ones! I personally have my ups and downs about the whole thing. Why rent toys for your child? How clean are the toys really? What is the quality of the toy going to be like when you receive it? What happens if my kid loses or breaks a toy?
We as parents always have different concerns about are children. If I buy them that toy, will it make them happy, and how long will they play with it? What toys should we buy them? Is this the right toy to help my children develop and grow mentally and physically?
It's hard to say because we feel that a child's education, learning and development through toys can be done within a couple of months. Some toys can provide years of education and learning. The child might grow an attachment to a toy, then what do you do? You either have to tell the child that you have to return the toy and break their heart, or buy it for more money than you would have bought it for in the first place.
Kids are kids, and they sometimes break things. Not all children break their toys or treat them rough, but all kids are different and things do happen. So now you just spent around $5 per toy and then have to turn around and buy it for a discounted price. So what's the discounted price?
Girl Dress Up Mix 'n Match Peg
Our price – $6.57
Many of the renting toys places charge $5 per toy, some charge $30 or more for 4 toys per month.
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All the gamers out there thought that they were safe playing their games online? Think again!
Read the whole article here .
There is currently no fix... so either don't play, or you will be at risk!"These bugs have been around for five years," he says. "They could be used by malicious attackers in worms or large-scale attacks that rival those of Nimda and Sapphire/Slammer... Really frightful."
But this latest set of vulnerabilities actually stem from the Unreal Engine, the core software code that is licensed out to other developers to power the action and graphics of their own games.
Danger on your disk
Some of the more popular computer games that PivX claims are affected by
the Unreal Engine flaw include:
"Star Trek: The Next Generation: Klingon Honor Guard"
"The Wheel of Time"
"Deus Ex"
"Mobile Forces"
"Unreal Tournament"
"Hired Guns"
"Navy Seals"
"TNN Outdoor Pro Hunter"
"X-Com: Alliance"
"Adventure Pinball"
"America's Army"
"Unreal Tournament 2003"
I'm curious as to how many people this actually affects!
I have two of the games, but I rarely play online...


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To fully appreciate this comment you'd have to know Rae Edwards firsthand. Since most of you probably don't, all I can tell you is that it was not said in the same way that one might hear a Grammy winner start off their prepared speech with, "first and foremost, I'd like to thank God…. It was so candid and honest that it made me laugh and tear up at the same time. Like so many of us, he came into this meet not the odds on favorite to make the team, without the belief of peers and those 'in the know" that he could actually do it, and the added weight of years and years of falling just a little short of your ultimate goal. But when it came down to it, he still believed in himself and he still believed that Phil 4:13 applied to him. I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me. (I don't even know if he knows that verse, but I am sure he believes in its sentiments).
Like I've said before, I am going out on that field tomorrow to do my absolute best and embrace the opportunity in front of me. I don't need to be the favorite, I don't need to convince anybody that I should be wearing a swoosh, I don't need T.V. time, I don't need to care about who is capable of jumping what or worry about what they've jumped before. I just need to know that above anything else, if I believe in myself then I have two people in my corner, and at the end of the day that's all you really need.