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Run for Recovery is a race to help raise funds and awareness of Central Christian's Celebrate Recovery adult and teen healing and enrichment programs.
Henderson, Nevada (PRWEB) August 27, 2014
Glen Lerner Injury Attorneys give back through corporate sponsorship of Central Christian Church's 2nd Annual Run for Recovery. The 5k run and 1-mile walk take place on Saturday, September 6 at 1001 New Beginnings Drive in Henderson, Nevada. Runners start time is 8:00 a.m. Walkers begin at 8:15 a.m. Proceeds raised from the Run for Recovery will go directly to raise awareness of and help fund Central Christian's Celebrate Recovery adult and teen healing and enrichment programs.
"We are pleased to be able to support the Run for Recovery race and Central Christian's efforts to assist those in need of understanding and recovery," said Attorney Glen Lerner, founder of Glen Lerner Injury Attorneys.
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13 July 2010
giveaway, nonsense, and a milestone.
First thing is first. Nursing Mama's.... you HAVE to check out this giveaway.
Go to http://www.uddercovers.com/
Pick which cover you want and enter "cute" into the coupon code box. They will GIVE YOU THE COVER FREE! And all you have to do is pay $9.95 for shipping! Wish I had one of these way earlier! Would have made things so much easier.
Next. The Bachelorette.
Alli is annoying.
Roberto is too "perfect".
Chris is a nerd but I guess I like him.
Frank is emotional but honestly, he is the only one being realistic. The major problem with the "bachelor" series is that people are all gaga about some chick/dude they barely know. I'm glad Frank is wishy washy. It means he is seriously considering whether Alli is right for him or not. And it's not just a competition for him. Good for you Frank.
Kirk - you were my favey! I seriously love you. I'm so sad that you're gone because I will miss you. But honestly, I'm happy you are gone because you can do better than Alli.
Okay and on a similar note. The Bachelor Pad. Seriously????
Why oh why did they have to create this show? It sounds horrible. But I don't think I can resist. I HAVE to watch it. Dang it. I think my husband will blow a gasket if I start watching this. Ha ha.
MAJOR milestone.
Last night, was the FIRST time we laid Bennett down tired and he soothed himself to sleep!!!!! He's always been swaddled. Rocked. Cuddled.
Not last night.
He was tired. Hubby laid him down. He fussed for a couple of minutes. Hubby went into his room, comforted him for a minute (didn't pick him up, though). Baby babbled for a few more minutes, rolled around his crib for a few more minutes.
20 minutes later: Bennett, out cold.
all night.
8 hours. no swaddle. no rocking.
YAY!!!!! Let's hope he keeps this up!!
LOVE my boy.
3 comments:
- Sylvia Cook Photography said...
I'll only comment on #3 since I don't need #1, and don't watch #2...ha ha.
But yay for Bennett, that's good. I new it would happen sooner or later. It is hard to give up the cuddling and soothing ritual though isn't it?
- July 14, 2010 at 8:38 AM
- Angie McCulloch said...
Good Job Bennett! You're becoming such a big boy! Don't grow up too fast though! I watch the Bachelorette too...and although totally ridiculous, keep going back for more! I know I'll watch Bachelor Pad too...and embarassed to say I'm excited for it...haha!
- July 14, 2010 at 10:10 AM
- Michael, Mindy, and Dane said...
I guess i have been out of blog land for a while, because i have a million posts to catch up on. just saw this! yay! so exciting, right? dane puts himself to sleep, but he has to be swaddled. i guess it's not that big of a deal, but i'm excited for the day when he doesn't have to be anymore. anyway, yay for you guys!
- July 21, 2010 at 9:39 PM


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Frederick R. Adler, and Julio Mosquera. 2000. Is space necessary? Interference competition and limits to biodiversity. Ecology 81:3226-3232.
Appendix E: Results with non-spatial model.
We assume that the function is decreasing and that there exists a value smax that solves the equation (the species with the largest value of s that could replace itself in the absence of competition). We also assume that the second derivative of is negative for x > 0.
First, we show that the non-spatial model supports a continuum of species if
the competition function is discontinuous with the form
All members of a coalition must satisfy
where the integral is taken over all members of the coalition. We show that the coalition consists of all species with . The condition that f(s)=1 can be rewritten as where . Differentiating, we find that . This solution is the uninvadible coalition.
Second, suppose that and are both analytic. The integral
in the condition
is a convolution (as in Appendix B), hence both sides are analytic. Therefore, if the coalition includes an interval, both sides must be equal over their entire domains. However, if s > smax, while the right hand side must always exceed 1. Therefore, the coalition can include no intervals.
As in Appendix C, any uninvadible single species
must be at the minimum value of s (this requires that
for x > 0). Similarly, it can be shown that one
member of any two species coalition must have s=0. Suppose the coalition
consists of N0 seeds of the species with s=0 and N1
seeds of a species with s=z1. For convenience, and
without loss of generality, we scale the parameter a to be equal to 1.
Necessary conditions for dynamic and evolutionary stability are
Suppose that
where A(x) is odd and A'(0)=1Then
. The first
three conditions can be solved for , N0 and N1, and the result
substituted into inequality IV, which becomes
, this condition simplifies to
This condition on the function A exactly matches the condition on the function b0 in equation 4 from Appendix D. Therefore, the conditions for a existence of a two species coalition are identical to those in the spatially-structured model, which implies also that N1 > N0.
If we Taylor expand the function (assuming it is differentiable) around x=0, the first two terms are given by equation 6. Similarly, if we Taylor expand the function around s=0, the first two terms are given by the linear form. Therefore, near s=0 where the bifurcation takes place, condition 4 determines whether a two species coalition will exist.
The necessary occurrence of the bifurcation from one species to two might seem in conflict with some results in Rees and Westoby (1997). With their first model, which takes the form when written in terms of seed size, coexistence is impossible. However, this function is not a function of u-s, has a slope that does not increase continuously as increases, and has the wrong concavity when .
More importantly, this competitiveness function can be written as a ratio
in this case. The expression for the per seed reproduction f(s)
can be rewritten
All species experience the same value of the integral which can thought of as a surrogate for resource depletion (Adler, 1990). The species that can persist with the maximum level of resource depletion (which in this case maximizes ) is uninvadible. The fact that can be written as a ratio, not that it is unbounded (as argued by Rees and Westoby (1997)), leads to the lack of coexistence.
Literature Cited
Adler, F. R. 1990. Coexistence of two types on a single resource in discrete
time. Journal of Mathematical Biology 28: 695-713.
Rees, M., and M. Westoby. 1997. Game-theoretical evolution of seed mass in multi-species ecological models. Oikos 78: 116-126.


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Etiquetteer is probably going to anger a lot of dog owners with this column, but so be it. Earlier this year, taking a weekend constitutional through the Arnold Arboretum, Etiquetteer witnessed two unleashed dogs going after a dog on a leash with its owner. The owner of the former rushed up saying "I'm really sorry!" once or twice and making a show of commanding "Sit!" The extent of this dog owner's sorrow was visible ten minutes later, when the dogs were seen trotting along, unleashed and without visible owners, down another path.
All this left Etiquetteer to think "But not sorry enough to follow the rules, which are posted at every gate of the arboretum:"
You'll observe that the very first rule on the sign is "Dogs must be leashed; dog waste must be removed." It should not be necessary for Etiquetteer to point out that an arboretum, by definition, is for the study and display of plants, not a playground for dogs. Or humans, for that matter, but far fewer humans put the plantings at risk by pawing through them or committing Acts of Metabolic Waste. Or attacking each other, one hopes.
Now Etiquetteer can just imagine the Righteous Outrage of that dog owner saying that the arboretum is convenient and that dogs need a place to run. And, as Etiquetteer has said so often, Convenience means nothing in the face of Perfect Propriety. As to the latter issue, Etiquetteer couldn't agree more. Dogs do need a place to run about unfettered. And in so many communities there are parks especially for that purpose, called dog runs. Patronize those places, dog owners, and do your part to keep the peace. Because, just as no one cares about your Loud Child, no one cares about your Misbehaving Dog either.
Etiquetteer knows so many Perfectly Proper dog owners, ladies and gentlemen who genuinely care about the behavior of their pets and how they impact others, and applauds them for their consideration of others. Etiquetteer dearly hopes that their Good Example will inspire their Errant Fellows.
*Those who care about Old Hollywood will recognize the headline of this column from Mildred Pierce.


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RAP for change in Cuba
These photos correspond to acts of repudiation to the Camaguey headquarters of the Apostolic Ministry Nations for Christ and the arrest of young pastor Yiorvis Bravo
Director General Philip Wang of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Miami with Frank Calzon, executive director of the Center for a Free Cuba.
Jeep breaks down while carrying Fidel's ashes.
A short video sent from Cuba by Angel Moya Acosta, an ex Cuban political prisoner of conscience and husband of Berta Soler, leader of the Ladies in White.
"We are suffering more arrests. They [state security forces] are beating us hard," dissident Antonio Rodiles tells The Guardian's Naomi Larson.
Above, a short video sent from Havana by Angel Moya, an ex Cuban political prisoner and husband of Berta Soler, leader of the Ladies in White, that shows the repression against members of this female group and against human rights defenders this past Sunday, May 1, 2016 as they left their headquarters for mass. Not one Lady in White was able to reach the Church of Santa Rita de Casia to attend mass.
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If you are wondering if one day is enough for Cinque Terre, the answer of course depends on what you are looking for. If you want to quickly see all the five villages and hike the Cinque Terre trail, then yes, one day is enough. Of course, you can stay longer and explore deeper, but if you are short on time you can definitely see the best of Cinque Terre in one full day.
In the 5 Terre area are located five villages, from West to East they are: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, Monterosso.
There are other two villages in the Cinque Terre area named Volastra and San Bernardino. They are never listed in the 5 original towns but are included in the Cinque Terre National Park territory.
Cinque Terre are reachable by train, by car, by bus, by boat:
Go the the 5 Terre by train is the best because stops in every village.
If you want to get to Cinque Terre by car, consider that the road is narrow and winding and runs up high from the villages. Cars are not allowed to drive into the villages and parking for visitors are located outside the villages.
Getting to 5 Terre by public bus now is possibile there are small buses depsrting from La Spezia and arriving to Vernazza only.
Going to 5 Terre by boat is certainly very scenic but takes too much time to get there. The boat stops in Portovenere, Riomaggiore, Manarola, Vernazza, Monterosso (Corniglia has no pier). From La Spezia to Monterosso, including the stops takes approx 2 hrs.
For the calculation of the distances and duration of the transfers we keep La Spezia as reference, this is the biggest town inland of Cinque Terre.
Best Restaurants for Dinner
One of the nicest things about Cinque Terre's restaurants is that they have both great ambience and great food! Lots of restaurants have outdoor seating, with popular dinner spots situated near the waterfront.
While all the food we had in Cinque Terre was great, my one criticism of some places were that the portions were tiny. I suppose that is the Italian mentality that you should eat multiple courses for dinner so each is a little smaller than you might anticipate. Below I've listed recommendations for great Cinque Terre restaurants that I really enjoyed:
Osteria: despite the rather bland name, we loved this spot for fresh pasta and seafood. We tried the seafood pasta, pasta with clams and walnut ravioli pansotti as well as the huge plates of garlicky mussels (Monterosso)
Ristorante al Pozzo: great pastas here as well, but portions are a bit small. (Monterosso)
Belvedere: the fish stew here is incredible. (Monterosso)
La Cantina di Miky: homemade pastas with an emphasis on seafood, beach views and fresh pesto bruschetta (Monterosso)
Al Castello: for a fancy sunset dinner with a view, located inside the castle. (Vernazza)
Visit the spectacular coastline of the Cinque Terre, a beautiful stretch of ocean coast
Enjoy the pastel-colored villages as you walk through the village's stone paths
Savor a delicious local lunch in a quaint restaurant with a stunning view of the sea
Explore the Parco Nizionale delle Cinque Terre
Covering only about 4,300 acres of land, the Parco Nazionale Cinque Terre is the smallest national park in Italy. The park, also called Park of Man is unique as the people cultivated the steep and sloping land, erected authentic traditional settlements and sketched hiking trails which provides the visitors with breath-taking scenery. In 1997, the wonder of man was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The area inhabited by around 4000 people boasts of whopping 2.4 million visitors every year! Visitors to this Eco tourist national park are vowed by the atmosphere, the perfect harmony created between the humankind and nature, food, and the welcoming people.
Tease the taste buds at Liguria
The best thing about the seaside destinations is the freshness and deliciousness of the food available. A trip's purpose is wasted if one has not gorged on the tasty seafood of the Cinque Terre. Perhaps it is the result of the rich algae that blooms in the Ligurian Sea that the food is especially delectable. Anchovies, the local staple are found in antipasti, as an appetizer, and even as pizza toppings.
The locally invented Fresh basil pesto is another local specialty which should not be left out. A light brown pasta, trofie is also a must-have.


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Emotions have an obvious purpose: When you walk into the office and see your cubicle mate sobbing, you know not to pounce on her with a giant grin and a "Hey there, how's it going, buddy?!"
That is to say, emotions allow us to communicate with other people— without saying a word. Pretty obvious stuff.
What's perhaps less obvious is that emotions also let us communicate with ourselves.
That might sound weird. Aren't we necessarily privy to everything we're thinking and feeling, all the time?
Unfortunately not.
According to Susan David, a psychologist at Harvard Medical School and the author of " Emotional Agility," people are notoriously oblivious to what their emotions are trying to tell them. We can feel sad, or angry, or frustrated, and wallow in our misery instead of thinking about why we're struggling and what we can do about it.
Which is why David recommends that whenever you're feeling an intense emotion, you stop and ask yourself one question: "What the func?"
"Func" here is a nickname for "function," so essentially you're asking yourself what the function of your current emotion is. Consider it emotional archaeology: You're digging beneath the surface of your feelings to figure out why they arose in the first place.
Here's David:
"The time to kind of ask, "What the func?" is when you've got an emotion that's there, that comes back, that might even come back time and time again around a particular situation. Trying to kind of discern the function beneath that emotion is critical."
David shared a personal example about a time when she could have made her life a lot easier by asking, "What the func?"
Years ago, David was working as a technical writer in New Zealand. She found the job incredibly unfulfilling.
Here's what she told me:
"I was getting more and more frustrated and I would go out with a colleague of mine and we would moan at lunch and we would vent to each other and we would do this whole thing which a lot of people do. But then I would come back to the workplace and I would play nice and get on with my job.
"And when I was able to really step back and say, what is the function of this frustration? What is the function of the anger? What is it that I'm feeling frustrated about here? …
"What I was able to discern is that autonomy is really important to me, that being able to make choices and to be able to have flexibility around my time was really important. And that particular job was not going to give that to me."
David took that knowledge about her personal desire for autonomy and used it to inform her job search going forward. In other words, she didn't just experience the ongoing emotion of frustration — she learned from it.
If you've found yourself in a similar situation, but don't have the opportunity to start looking for another job, David said there are ways to make your current work more satisfying.
Psychologists call this process " job crafting": You tweak aspects of your job so that it's more meaningful, and lines up better with your personal values.
Maybe, David said, that requires having a conversation with your boss about your responsibilities. Or, if you're frustrated with a team member, you might want to have a conversation with them.
Once you recognize what your feelings are trying to tell you, David said, "you're able to move forward in a way that's constructive and in a way that's intentional."
Read: You're not blowing up at your colleagues or rolling your eyes every time they speak. The great thing about getting to the bottom of your emotions is that they no longer control your behavior — you decide how to act in a rational way.
"I'm making a choice about how I want to bring myself to the conversation with them," David said, "so that I can make things better."


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Summer Ragout
-Take the skins off of 4-6 tomatoes by cutting a big X on the bottom of each tomato and submerging them in boiling water for 5 minutes.
-Peel each tomato from the bottom up, then chop them into large chunks.
-Wash any combination of whole peppers, ancho, sweet Italian or shisito.
-You could also do an eggplant this way.
-Turn your broiler to high and put the oven rack as close to the element as possible.
-Put the peppers on a baking tray and let broil for about 10 minutes until one side is charred.
-Then flip the peppers and broil the other side.
-When the peppers are cool enough to handle, chop them up and the eggplant too if using.
-Chop up 1 head of fennel into small dice if you have it.
-You could also do a summer squash.
-Heat 2 TBS extra virgin olive oil in a medium saucepan.
-Add the chopped fennel/summer squash and sauté for 10 minutes until soft.
-Put 2 cloves of garlic through a press, then add to the fennel if using.
-Add the tomatoes, peppers and eggplant.
-Add a splash or two of red wine and cook for 10 minutes until tomatoes are broken apart and saucy.
-Finely chop up ¼ bunch of fresh parsley and/or a large handful of basil and then add it to the tomatoes.
-Season with sea salt, freshly ground black pepper and some red pepper flakes if desired.
-If you want to serve it with out any grains involved, you can make the meatball recipe below and boil the meatballs in the sauce, covered for 10 minutes.
-Or serve with pasta (Linguini? Orchetta?) and some good quality grated Parmesan cheese.
Herbed Meatballs:
Meatballs need a new name because they are awesome and their name is not.
-Use any combination of ground meat you like, our favorite is half pork and half beef, but you can also use ground turkey or chicken.
-In a large bowl combine the following:
1 pound ground meat
¼ cup finely chopped fresh herbs (rosemary, sage, basil or flat leaf parsley)
1 egg
½ tsp sea salt and some freshly ground black pepper
-Gently mix, then shape into small 1.5 inch meatballs.
-You can simmer the meatballs in broth or tomato sauce for about 10 minutes over medium heat or you can bake the meatballs in a 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes until nicely browned.


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With all of the hype generated by the LA and Moscow premieres of The Avengers adding to the excitement from the full-force marketing push by Disney and Marvel Studios, The Dark Knight Rises has taken a temporary back seat as their comic counterparts enjoy the spotlight.
That shift in attention has made for some interesting discussion behind the scenes here at Screen Rant as we debate and ponder which of the comic book juggernauts is the most anticipated of the year, but it's impossible to tell right before one releases thanks to said studio marketing. Interestingly enough, The Dark Knight Rises will re-engage its promotions by attaching a brand new trailer (its third) to The Avengers.
The news comes from Nolan Fans who spotted the third TDKR trailer listed on the WB Exhibitor site. According to that site, the new trailer will come with all screenings (2D, 3D, IMAX) of The Avengers when it hits wide release (in North America) on May 4th.
The Marvel-Warner Bros. marketing is nothing new and moviegoers may remember seeing the exact scenario back in 2008 when the third The Dark Knight trailer played before Iron Man in theaters (the two movies that began the Marvel vs. DC cinematic universe debate) and again two years later with Christopher Nolan's Inception playing a new trailer before Iron Man 2.
Early buzz on The Avengers points towards it being the biggest and best offering from Marvel to date and we expect nothing less from Nolan's follow-up to The Dark Knight. Our question then becomes, which of these two (and The Amazing Spider-Man) are you looking forward to most and which will score the best among critics?
Check out the previously released trailer for The Dark Knight Rises and join in on our trailer discussion!
The Dark Knight Rises cast sees the return of Christian Bale, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman, Nestor Carbonell and Michael Caine along with franchise newcomers Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard, Juno Temple, Josh Pence, Daniel Sunjata, Burn Gorman, Diego Klattenhoff and Alon Aboutboul.
The Dark Knight Rises hits theaters July 20, 2012.
Follow Rob on Twitter @rob_keyes for more on Batman.
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MOSCOW (AP) — Russian sports minister Vitaly Mutko, who has come under scrutiny in Russia's doping scandal and was banned from attending the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, was promoted to a deputy prime minister on Wednesday.
President Vladimir Putin approved a proposal by Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev to appoint Mutko to a deputy premiership in charge of sport, tourism and youth policies, in a decision shown by state TV.
Mutko's longtime deputy minister, Pavel Kolobkov, a former gold medal-winning Olympic fencer who has represented Russia at the World Anti-Doping Agency, moves up to become the new sports minister.
Mutko's elevation comes despite him having been personally accused by World Anti-Doping Agency investigator Richard McLaren of ordering the cover-up of a failed drug test by a foreign soccer player.
Mutko was also denied accreditation to the Rio Olympics in August by the IOC after being named in the McLaren report. He has denied wrongdoing and suggested the report was biased against Russia.
Mutko's anti-doping adviser, Nataliya Zhelanova, and one of his deputies at the sports ministry, Yuri Nagornykh, have been suspended on Putin's orders since July, when McLaren accused them of helping to orchestrate cover-ups of hundreds of drug tests.
Mutko becomes one of nine deputy prime ministers in Russia, a title which adds to the wide array of other posts he holds. In addition to his governmental duties, Mutko is a member of the ruling council of world soccer governing body FIFA, chairman of the local organizing committee for the 2018 World Cup in Russia and president of the Russian soccer federation.
As well as the increase in rank, Mutko's new role reportedly gives him back powers over youth affairs and tourism, which were previously under his control when they were separated from the sports ministry by Putin in a government shake-up in 2012.
There have been sporadic signs of discontent among some Russian sports figures over Mutko's leadership. Last month, he survived a leadership challenge as head of the soccer federation, a non-governmental organization. Mutko's main rival accused him of using the sports ministry's authority to coerce voters at the federation's conference and suggested some had been threatened with losing their jobs for failing to back Mutko.
Mutko personally intervened to cover up a doping case of "at least one foreign (soccer player) in the Russian League," according to email evidence obtained by the WADA inquiry led by McLaren.
The report alleged an additional 11 positive tests of Russian soccer players were made to disappear in a state-sponsored doping program from late 2011 to 2015.
WADA's executive board called on FIFA's independent ethics court to act against Mutko, who has been a member of the scandal-scarred soccer body's ruling panel since 2009.
Among seven key demands, WADA leaders urged FIFA leaders "to look into allegations concerning football (soccer) and the role played by a member of its executive committee, Minister Vitaly Mutko."
AP Sports Writer James Ellingworth in Minsk, Belarus, contributed to this report.
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Hormone Hitler: MI5 plot to feminize Führer
MI5 agents working close enough to Adolf Hitler plotted to smuggle estrogen into his food, writes Professor Brian Ford, a fellow at Cardiff University and a pioneer of popular science, as cited by The Telegraph newspaper on Sunday.
Estrogen was said to be chosen because it was tasteless and would have a slow and subtle effect, meaning it would pass Hitler's food testers unnoticed.
"Hitler had testers who used to taste his meals, so there was no mileage in putting poison in his food because they would immediately fall victim to it," Professor Ford told the newspaper.
The estrogen plan, however, remained only in its creators' imagination and on papers which lately came declassified.
In his newly published study "Secret Weapons: Technology, Science and the Race to Win World War II", Prof. Ford outlines many other bizarre scams the British intelligence was working on during the Second World War.
These included dropping glue on Nazi troops to stick them to the ground and masking bombs in tins of fruit imported to the Third Reich. Agents plotted to drop boxes with snakes to poison the rival troops as well.
All these top secret details that have been unearthed lately demonstrate the inclination of the British agents towards cutting-edge biological and technological advancements of the time.
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The journey continues - Counting Sheep is the second single release from the Happy Accidents Album from Klumzy Tung, produced by Mr.Dero.
Mr. Dero is also the man who delivers a banging remix on this one.
The London set video
to the second single Counting Sheep
has been nominated for the Soho Short
Film Festival, alongside Kaiser Chiefs, Plan B,
Benga, Bonobo, Ed Sheeran and SBTRKT! Director: Chris Bates (Skyhook, London)
Speaking from London Klumzy Tung said, "The mood of the album is really something genuine, the demos were recorded in a London bathroom and we loved the sound so much that when the time came to record the album we knew, it had to be done in one-take performances". Creating a perfect performance in one take was a big challenge and during one of the recording sessions guitarist Andreas Furstner spoke the immortal words: "There are no mistakes... only Happy Accidents", which ultimately became the album title.
The album is being released on independent label Tiefparterre and was recorded at Zollfreizone studios in Graz, Austria. Working with independents has always been important to Klumzy Tung, "we work on all aspects of a release on a restricted budget, but in exchange we're rewarded with the satisfaction that comes with creative freedom. We really believe in this album and depend on our fans for the support, we need to make this material the success it should be".


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A gallery of various die-line toys Freelance Illustrator Matthew Hughes has designed. They range from robots to heart stealing monsters, created with a of blend of traditional (watercolor, pen and ink, color pencil and digital (photo manipulations, photoshop, Illustrator) mediums to create one of a kind dieline toys. If you like Matthew's art send him an email.
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The Hawk Relaxes
CD(Remastered / Reissue)
It is said that one grows wiser and mellower with age, as proven by this recording from Coleman Hawkins that is a successful follow-up to his previous Moodsville album At Ease. There is a difference, as Kenny Burrell joins the legendary tenor saxophonist in this quintet setting, with no threat of upstaging or even a hint of any real showcasing of the guitarist's then developing laid-back side. Underrated Ronnell Bright is on the piano, and also proves a veritable equal to Hawkins even more than Burrell. But it is the burgeoning talent of bassist Ron Carter and drummer Andrew Cyrille who mark their territory, not as the maverick individualists they would become, but as supple performers who understand the strength of Hawkins from a modest standpoint. Not all ballads, the fare is standard American popular song played for people sitting by the fire, the calm ocean, or late at night with a sweetheart over candles and wine. Any version of a well-known tune can be made classic by Hawkins, as heard during the somber "I'll Never Be The Same," the straight ballad "Under a Blanket of Blue" with the tenor's slight fluttery trills, or "Just a Gigolo" where the spotlight is firmly focused on the leader's droll tones. Burrell's strumming on "When Day Is Done" signifies a downplayed, wound down feeling, and where he generally chooses a sublimated role in these recordings, he does come out with a strong lead melody for the soulful ballad "More Than You Know." The modified tunes on the session are the midtempo take of "Moonglow" as Hawkins adopts some of Lester Young's swagger as Cyrille's nimble brushwork keeps the song moving forward. "Speak Low" is interpreted in a sleek and seductive calypso beat ably conjured by the drummer, a nice touch to end the album. This quintet -- as unique as any Hawkins ever fronted -- speaks to his open mindedness, but more so to his innate ability in adapting musicians to his situational hitting. The Hawk Relaxes is one of his best latter period efforts.
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Performance CreditsColeman Hawkins Primary Artist,Tenor Saxophone
Ron Carter Bass
Andrew Cyrille Drums
Ronnell Bright Piano
Kenny Burrell Guitar
Technical CreditsEsmond Edwards Producer
Rudy Van Gelder Engineer,Liner Notes
Joe Goldberg Liner Notes,Original Liner Notes
Nick Phillips Reissue Producer
Don Schlitten Cover Design
Stuart Kremsky Reissue Production Assistance
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New Mailing List/
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A contractor removing equipment from Diodes FabTech in the Summit Technology Campus in Lee's Summit, MO, discovered a fire Monday afternoon in the company's exhaust ductwork.
When the fire department arrived, light smoke was visible from an exhaust vent on the roof of the 540,000 square foot, mixed use facility. The building was in the process of being evacuated.
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Diodes FabTech manufactures and distributes computer chips. The company manufactures single crystal silicon to silicon wafers and wafer fabrication products for switching mode power supplies, video monitors, personal computers, cellular telephones, and automotive alternators applications. Diodes FabTech is no longer in production and a private environmental contractor is in the process of decommissioning and removing all of the equipment from the facility.
The fire was located in a section of 8- to 10-inch metal ductwork in the fabrication area. The contractor was using a saw to remove a section of stainless steel ductwork used to exhaust hazardous materials during the semi-conductor manufacturing process. After penetrating the ductwork, the inside of the ductwork ignited and started to glow red. The contractor attempted to extinguish the fire and called the Fire Department.
The fire remained contained inside the approximately 40-foot section of duct work throughout the incident. After obtaining product information from FabTech personnel, it was determined water was not the appropriate extinguishing agent. Firefighters made several openings in the ductwork and discharged multiple fire extinguishers to smother the fire. The fire was under control by 2:40 p.m.
The exact cause of the fire has not been determined. It is believed that sawing into the stainless pipe may have caused enough heat to cause ignition, or air entering the ductwork may have reacted with air reactive residue built up inside.
After the fire was out and air monitoring was complete, all of the buildings' tenants were allowed to reoccupy the building.
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Welcome, New Truth SeekersTuesday, May 1st, 2007
I'd like to take this moment to welcome our new readers. 429truth.com hasn't been up for very long, but already the response from skeptics and truth seekers is amazing. Most people seem to recognize that even if some of the details remain cloudy there are many, many problems with the "official story" which cannot be recently explained.
Special thanks are due to the informers who have come forward to provide valuable details not previously known.
- Hours earlier another car caught fire in exactly the same spot. Coincidence? Trial run? An accidental early detonation by incendiary devices implanted in the retaining wall? We urge any group not yet subverted by this conspiracy to investigate.
- A similar attack occurred on March 30 in Saint Petersburg Florida, almost one month to the day from the 4/29 incident.
- WebSense has been tied to the coverup attempt to silence our voices by inexplicably banning our site from their networks due to sexual content:
- The aptly named "Protein Wisdom" has speculated that the collapse was the result of a missile strike.
- Our friends at 911blogger.com have pointed out that this incident is serving as timely rebuttal-ammo whenever the implausibility of the WTC collapse is pointed out for 9/11 deniers.
- The infamously liberal "SF Gate" and Nico Melendes, mouthpiece for the Transportation Security Agency are already talking about setting up checkpoints along the highway. Welcome to the new police state, proles.
I'll close with the fortune I received at lunch. I'm not implying that the Chinese government had anything to do with this strike (although increased Chinese demand for high-quality steel and resulting scarcity has already been blamed for repair delays) but many signs from the very large to the very small are pointing to something still hidden but far larger than any of us might suspect.


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PROUD (Pet Rescue for Unwanted Dogs) was established in 1998 by Marilyn who has been saving dogs since 1982. It was founded on the principle she alone with others wanted to do something about the high number of homeless dogs that were dying because no one gave them a chance to find their forever home.
PROUD began its operations out of a the home Marilyn and her husband and now has grown beyond that. PROUD has grown quickly, so that more and more dogs each year can be rescued and adopted out to loving forever homes.
PROUD is run solely by dedicated, hard-working volunteers. PROUD Dogs are housed at the PROUD facility or in one of PROUD's foster homes. The mission of PROUD is to eliminate suffering and promote the welfare of dogs through direct action and education. PROUD is committed to encouraging the humane treatment of all animals, reducing the number of homeless animals in Kingsburg area, promoting the benefits of the human/animal bond, and supporting spaying/neutering of all animals.
PROUD works towards achieving its mission by:
- Rescuing dogs from life threatening situations at animal shelters and elsewhere
- Finding dogs permanent loving homes with qualified families
- Assisting owners of dogs who can no longer keep them to find them new homes
- Working cooperatively with animal shelters and other rescue groups in the community towards our common goals of saving dogs' lives and reducing pet overpopulation
- Educating the public about the advantages of adopting dogs from shelters and rescue organizations, and about the need for spaying and neutering dogs
- Educating owners and prospective owners of dogs about their proper care and training, and about other aspects of the breeds


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Kid Canaveral: You Only Went Out to Get Drunk Last Night
Animated Music Video
This was my first 'professional' foray into the world of filmmaking. Edinburgh's Kid Canaveral kindly asked my to come on board as director of their single You Only Went Out To Get Drunk Last Night from their album Shouting At Wildlife. I made this little animation in my own flat in Glasgow with a little help from my fiancee Alex and my friend Fergi.
I'm very proud to announce that my film was shown during the BBC's Music Video Festival at The Forum in Norwich from the 19th September to the 1st of October 2011. It's really strange to think that a bunch of people watched our wee dancing kitchen but hey, as long as I didn't let down the Scottish side, I don't mind.
For more information about You Only Went Out To Get Drunk Last Night, I have written a blog post about it. There's also an interview with myself over at The Edinburgh Reporter.


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I had a little time to stamp today and saw a post for Beate's Weekend Sketch challenge. This is simple, but sweet. I used Bashful Blue, US White, & Old Olive CS and Cutie Pie DP. The flower stamp is from Looks like Spring and I punched it out with scallop punch. The center needed something so I put some Crystal Effects on and added Micro Beads on top. I now have those little beads all over my floor. : ) The leaves are from the 5 petal flower punch. That panel is on dimensionals and the rest is flat. The greeting is from So Many Sayings punched out with the Word Window Punch. Some blue gingham ribbon and it's done! What do you think?


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We've already shown you the most celebrated figures to have come out of Yale, Harvard, and Stanford.
Now we turn our attention to Princeton University— and a new crop of famous talent to have graduated from one of the most prestigious institutions in America.
Woodrow Wilson, the 28th president of the United States, graduated from Princeton in 1879 after spending his freshman year at Davidson College in North Carolina. He went on to study law at the University of Virginia and earn his doctorate at John Hopkins University.
He became the president of Princeton from 1902 to 1910. The School of Public and International Affairs is named after him.
F. Scott Fitzgerald attended Princeton in 1913, but dropped out to join Army officer training school for WWI
F. Scott Fitzgerald is widely considered one of America's greatest writers, yet he died believing that he was a failure. Throughout his lifetime, he was an alcoholic, acquired massive debts, was unable to save, and had a mentally unstable wife.
But Fitzgerald did have some advantages: He was related to Francis Scott Key, author of "The Star Spangled Banner" and got into Princeton despite being relatively poor on both sides of his family.
Fitzgerald attended Princeton in 1913, but dropped out in 1917 to train for World War I. His first novel, "This Side of Paradise," was about Princeton itself; it was a best-seller and sold out at Princeton bookstores on its day of publication in 1920.
Best known for shaping U.S. policy during the Cold War, George F. Kennan served as an American diplomat from 1926 to 1953 and a professor for the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton beginning in 1956 up until his death in 2005.
In 1947, Kennan wrote "The Sources of Soviet Conduct," expressing the West's need to stop the global spread of Soviet communism.
Kennan continued to be prominent voice in international affairs even after his career as a foreign service officer, writing several books, two of which he won Pulitzer Prizes for.
James "Jimmy" Stewart was an American film actor and the first movie star to enter the service during World War II.
Born on May 20, 1908, Stewart made more than 80 films, including "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington," It's A Wonderful Life," and "The Philadelphia Story." He studied architecture at Princeton University from 1925 to 1929 and won the Best Actor Oscar in 1940. Stewart sent the trophy to his father.
Stewart received a B.A. in architecture in 1929. In 1997, Princeton dedicated The James M. Stewart '32 Theater as a tribute to the actor.
Richard P. Feynman is an American professor and physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1965 for work related to subatomic particles.
He received a B.Sc. in 1939 from Massachusetts Institute of Technology before venturing onto Princeton for a Ph.D. He graduated in 1942.
Paul Volcker is an American economist and former Chairman of the Federal Reserve, serving under presidents Carter and Reagan from 1979 to 1987. His most current position was the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the International Accounting Standards Committee under President Obama.
Volcker graduated from Princeton with a bachelor of arts degree, summa cum laude, in 1949. He earned a masters of arts degree in political economy from Harvard before attending the London School of Economics from 1951 to 1952.
James Baker served as secretary of state under President George H. W. Bush from 1989 to 1992. He has held a number of other top-level official positions, including White House chief of staff under presidents Reagan and Bush and Secretary of Treasury for Reagan during his second administration.
Baker studied classics at Princeton and graduated in 1952. While there, he was member of the university's Right Wing Club.
Donald Rumsfeld is an American politician and businessman who served as Secretary of Defense under President Gerald Ford and George W. Bush.
Rumsfeld received a B.A. in political science in 1954.
Bill Bradley is a former professional basketball player for the New York Knicks and three-term U.S. Senator from New Jersey, serving from 1979 to 1997.
The athlete-turned politician played basketball for Princeton from 1963 to 1965, where he lead his team to three national championships and was named NCAA Player of the Year as a senior.
After graduating with a B.A. in American History from Princeton University, Bradley attended Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar where he earned is M.A. in 1968.
Currently, Bradley is the the Managing Director of investment bank Allen & Company as well as the host of weekly radio show, American Voices.
Steve Forbes is the president and CEO of Forbes, Inc. and editor-in-chief of Forbes magazine.
Forbes was also a Republican candidate for the nomination of U.S. president in 1996 and 2000.
The business magnate began his career in publishing as a researcher for Forbes magazine, which at the time was run by his father, Malcom S. Forbes, Sr. Steve took over the publishing empire after the death of his father in 1990.
Lisa Najeeb Halaby became the last wife and widow of King Hussein of Jordon in 1978. In order to wed, she had to renounce her American citizenship and accepted Islam. She became known as Noor Al-Hussein, also known as "Light of Hussein."
Queen Noor received a B.A. in architecture and urban planning in 1974.
Ralph Nader is a professor, environmental activist, attorney and best-selling author, but he is probably best known for being a candidate for the U.S. Presidential race five times as an independent candidate.
Born on February 27, 1934, in Connecticut, he graduated from The Gilbert School in 1951, then attended Princeton and Harvard Law School. Nader is responsible for starting several nonprofit organizations throughout his career.
Ralph Nader graduated magna cum laude with an M.P.A. in government and economics in 1955.
Eric Schmidt is currently the executive chairman of Google. He served as the company's CEO from 2001 until April 2011, working alongside founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page.
Before joining Google, Schmidt was the chairman and CEO of Novell and chief technology officer at Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Schmidt graduated from Princeton in 1976 with bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. He later attended University of California at Berkeley and earned a Ph.D in computer science in 1982.
In September 2011, Meg Whitman was named CEO of Hewlett-Packard after serving on the company's board for eight months.
Whitman studied economics at Princeton University before obtaining an M.B.A from Harvard University in 1979.
This year, the former eBay executive was ranked #938 on Forbes' Billionaires List, with a net worth of $1.3 billion.
Visionary filmmaker Ethan Coen is one-half of the powerhouse screenwriting duo, the Coen brothers.
In 1984, five years after graduating from Princeton with a degree in philosophy, Ethan and his brother Joel wrote their debut screenplay, Blood Simple. The brothers went on to create such box-office hits as Raising Arizona (1987), Hudsucker Proxy (1994), and Fargo (1996).
In 2008, the Coen brothers won three Academy Awards — Best Director, Best Picture, and Best Adapted Screenplay for the film No Country for Old Men.
David E. Kelley is an Emmy-award-winning television writer and producer whose successful creations include L.A. Law, Picket Fences, Ally McBeal, and Boston Legal.
Before making his move to Hollywood, Kelley worked as lawyer in Boston.
Kelley studied political science at Princeton, where he was captain of the hockey team and a member of the university's musical-comedy troupe, the Triangle Club.
The television genius is also married to actress Michelle Pfeiffer.
David Remnick has been the editor-in-chief of The New Yorker since 1998, seeing the publication to 30 National Magazine Awards.
Prior to joining the New York-based magazine, Remnick spent 10 years as a reporter for The Washington Post.
While studying at Princeton, Remnick was a member of the Press Club, graduating in 1981 with a degree in comparative literature.
In 1994, Remnick won a Pulitzer Prize for his book "Lenin's Tomb: The Last Days of the Soviet Empire."
Eliot Spitzer received his B.A. from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public & International Affairs in 1981
Eliot Spitzer is a lawyer and former Governor of New York, who famously resigned in 2008 in the wake of a scandal involving a high-profile prostitution ring.
Before being elected Governor in 2007, Spitzer was the New York Attorney General. Prior to that, Spitzer worked at the Manhattan District Attorney's office where he was best know for launching investigations against organized crime.
In 2010, Spitzer was a co-host on the short-lived CNN show, Parker Spitzer with political columnist Kathleen Parker. The cable program was cancelled in February 2011 after consistently poor ratings.
Spitzer received his B.A. from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public & International Affairs in 1981 and earned his JD from Harvard Law School.
David Duchovny is a television and film actor, best known for his Golden-Globe-winning role as FBI Special Agent Fox Mulder on the network series The X-Files.
Duchovny holds a bachelor's in English Literature from Princeton. He earned an M.A. from Yale University in 1987 before moving to Hollywood to purse his acting career. The Ivy-league educated actor appeared in such early films as Working Girl (1998), New Year's Day (1989), and Kalifornia (1993).
In 2007, Duchovney won his second Golden Globe for his portrayal of Hank Moody in Showtime's hit series, Californication.
Non-fiction author and financial journalist Michael Lewis joined Vanity Fair as a contributing editor in February 2009.
The New Orleans-born writer earned is B.A. in art history from Princeton in 1982, and went on to get his MSc from the London School of Economics in 1985. While studying overseas, Lewis worked as an editor and columnist for British magazine, The Spectator.
Two of Michael Lewis' best-selling books, Moneyball and The Blind Side, have been transformed into major motion pictures.
First Lady Michelle Obama was actually discouraged from applying to Princeton by her high school advisors. In 1985, she graduated with a B.A. in sociology and minor in African American studies.
She went on to Harvard Law School and met a summer intern name Barack Obama during her first job as an associate at the law firm Sidley Austin.
Jeff Bezos is the founder and CEO of Amazon.com.
In 2011, Bezos ranked in the top 40 on three of Forbes' lists, including #40 on The World's Most Powerful People, #14 on the 400 Richest People in America, and #30 on the World's Billionaires. The self-made tech mogul has a net worth of $19.1 billion.
He graduated from Princeton in 1986 summa cum laude with a B.S. in electrical engineering and computer science. Originally, he was going to study physics.
General David H. Petraeus is the the current director of the CIA and former commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan.
Petraeus graduated from West Point in the top 5% of his class in 1974. He was awarded top graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College in 1983, before earning an M.P.A. and Ph.D. from Princeton in 1985 and 1987, respectively.
After a 37 years of public service in the United States army, Petaeus retired on August 30, 2011.
Brooke Shields is an American model and actress who started her career as a child. In the early 1980s, she was the youngest model to grace the cover of Vogue.
When Shields entered Princeton, she was already a famous face.
Shields graduated with honors in 1987 with a focus on romance languages. While at Princeton, she dated actor and classmate Dean Cain.
Dean George Tanaka, also known as Dean Cain, is an American actor most famous for his role as Superman on Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman and host of Ripley's Believe It or Not.
In 1984, he turned down 17 athletic scholarships to attend Princeton. While there, he was captain of the volleyball team and also played football where he set many records. He received his B.A. history in 1988. He turned to acting after a knee injury ended his NFL career.
While at Princeton, Cain was linked to actress and classmate Brooke Shields.


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We are hosting an evening with our fantastic supplier, Provisions London to showcase some of the cheeses we love to have available on our menu - plus more!
With the very knowledgeable and lovely Hugo hosting and guiding you through your cheese decisions, it's set to be an easy-going evening of fantastic flavours!
This is not to be missed for the cheese-lovers out there and no tickets required ! Just come by after work and get stuck in, with a glass of wine and a plate of cheese


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Quintessence of being a Teacher
"Teaching is a very noble profession that shapes the character, caliber, and future of an individual. If the people remember me as a good teacher,that will be the biggest honour for me".
Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
The teacher imparts education, hence the role of a teacher is of paramount importance in the student's life.
Teachers serve the society by instructing and guiding countless number of students through the different stages of their growth. They prepare them to take on the world, which they are a part of. The teacher must play different roles in a student's life. He must be his friend, stirring him clear from murky waters, he must be his guide, helping him find his true calling in life, and he must be a philosopher, enlightening his young audience with the ways of the world.
Children in early stages, spend most of the time with their teachers. They are like fresh clay, ready to be moulded into something beautiful and soak up every experience, every word they are exposed to. A teacher has the biggest responsibility of shaping their thoughts and turning them into fine human beings. A child, in this stage is frightened and scared to step into the outside world. It is a teacher whom he looks up to, for guidance, for leading them the correct way.
During adolescence, a teacher needs to act as a confidant and counselor to them. He needs to be friendly with them, as they respond better to friendship than to authority. In this way, the learning will no longer be a task but a pleasurable experience. It is a teacher who can build up their confidence, and instill in them a feeling that no matter how bad the conditions or things are, they will turn up alright in the end. The teacher must act as a guide because with him alone lies the power to stir the young minds and lead them to the right direction.
As children become young adults, it is the duty of a teacher to answer their questions, listen to their problems and teach them about this new phase of their lives. A teacher not only watches his students grow but also helps them grow.
Teachers are fountain heads of experience. They have already been through this path which their students are treading on, so they are in a position to pass on lessons, not only regarding the subject matter, but also lessons on life.
Give respect and take respect is the phrase for society…
But in a student and teacher's relation…
It Becomes
Give affection & attention and take respect and regards from student.
Her interests are varied including baking, cooking, home decor and craft.
Being a passionate sportsman, he loves his profession. In his leisure time he enjoys playing cricket.
She is sincere and loves her work. She has a taste for reading and keeps herself in touch with latest developments in the political arena. She has a strong liking for adventure sports, good at counseling children and loves listening to music.
Her interests are varied, which include Debating, reading and cooking.
She loves reading and also finds great pleasure in solving Sudoku and Puzzles.
His is keenly interested in sports, especially adventure sports.
She has been serving the institution as a librarian since 2006. Her love for books and reading inspires students for the highest quality of education possible. It also gives them the ability to look at life with a different perspective. She loves to go on excursions, listen to music and likes adventure sports as well.
He is a sincere and devoted Mathematics teacher who focuses on teaching students to think, organize, analyze, evaluate and apply. He encourages children to think out of the box and apply simple Mathematics concepts in their daily life. He is passionate about graphic designing and has a special love for gadgets.
She teaches music in the Junior and Middle School. Her teaching method involves helping the students to perceive visually and audibly, hence making sure that their knowledge is retained for a long period of time. She finds cooking and music therapeutic.
She teaches English and Social Studies in primary school. An engaging teacher who holds the attention of her students in all discussions. She establishes clear objectives for lessons and works to meet those objectives during each class. She also has an effective disciplinary skill. She loves to listen to music specially 'Ghazals' in her leisure time.
Her teaching method is productively enriching which helps children apply their concepts and learning in their daily life. She helps them acquire thinking and problem solving skills through observation, analysis and discussion, with a view to arouse their interest and instilling in them a positive attitude towards learning.
Her interests are varied which include singing, reading books and writing articles.
Her interests include painting, reading books and she also loves playing basketball in her leisure time.
She is a confident and dynamic lady. She has a profound knowledge of Hindi Sahitya. She fosters a congenial atmosphere in school by providing professional advice and support to other teachers.
She also loves listening to music and has a keen interest in the art of debating, Hindi dramatics and writing.
He loves to drive to new destinations and is also fond of watching cricket.
She loves to dance and has a taste for needle work too.
He is interested in cricket and pursues it in his spare time.
She has been recently appointed as an English teacher for the Middle School. Her interests are varied which include Dramatics, Singing and Arts.
She has been recently appointed as a Front Office Executive. Her interest lies in outdoorgames and reading books.
He loves to play different instruments.


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This is one of the reasons we LOVE fairies living in our yard!
"To: Alice... What is it like being a fairy? And what so you look like? And what is it like looking over the Clark's? Here is a picture of me->.. Love, Charlotte."
Hopefully Alice writes back soon!


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Who owns the US dollar? 14.09.2010
At first glance, this would seem like a rather silly, stupid and pointless question. Why, the average person would answer, the American people own it. Or rather, if one had to get more technical, the American government, which is in turn, being a Republic, owned by the people, one in the same.
But, as most such simple seeming things in life, the truth is neither simple or straight forward and the answer is neither silly, stupid or pointless, but indeed is critical to the well being of nations and hundreds of millions if not billions of people.
For the truth of it, neither the people of America nor the government of America owns the US dollar. How's that, you say? Well, if one was to really dive just a bit deeper, before hitting the rocks just under the US greenback pond, one would quickly discover that the actual US dollar has not existed since 1913, where it was effectively killed. What is now called the US dollar is actually a Federal Reserve Note, says it right at the top of each bill. Why does that matter? Read on.
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Matte lipsticks look gorgeous and are so popular right now. Have you ever found a lip colour you adore but it doesn't come in a matte finish? Ugh. So annoying! This is where it's handy to have a mattifying lip finish in your beauty bag and you can wear your favourite shades in two unique ways.
We came across one whilst shopping on our travels in Germany. Buying local makeup brands while traveling is pretty cool and exciting. You can find some real gems that you might not have back in your homeland.
So if you're visiting Germany, check out DM, a local drugstore which is literally on all the highstreets and town centres. Trend It Up is one of DM's own branded items so you won't find it in any other stores.
The product comes in a black tube and is a clear gel which you simply just squeeze out and apply onto your lips. It can transform any cream lipstick into a gorgeous, velvety matte finish. It's so small and compact that it's the perfect product for when you're on the go. You can go into work with your creamy lip finish and if you're going out straight after just switch your lips to matte in one easy swipe!
We applied Chanel Rouge Allure in Passion which is an intense red with an ultra-smooth finish. It has a melt-away texture with an almost glossy effect and feels quite hydrating on the lips.
After adding a touch of the Trend It Up mattifying lip finish you can see how the Chanel colour turns a beautiful matte. Check out the before and after photos which show you how effective the mattifying lip finish is.
Before applying mattifying lip finish…
After applying mattifying lip finish…
The best thing about this product is the fact that it doesn't dry your lips out which some matte lipsticks tend to do. It lasts all day long too with only a touch-up needed after food.
It's safe to say we're intrigued to try out more Trend It Up products after this successful purchase! Have you tried any of their products before? Let us know what you would recommend.


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Flaming Lips at Moogfest
I learned the hard way
A photo from the great Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings concert that rolled through Asheville in May. 'I learned the hard way' is their new album and it's good. I especially love the cover art. So bad ass. This photo is shot with some old film.


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As such, below is a list of films that I would consider the "Must See" films released in the UK in 2015. These aren't necessarily the best films of the year, the most artistic or the most "worthy" - these are just great films that I can see having a certain amount of longevity to them, films that impress in a variety of different ways by doing something or multiple things so well that it would a crying shame to have missed out on them.
Bearing in mind that I haven't seen every film released this year, in release date order...
A film about both the risks and rewards of extreme ambition, Whiplash follows aspiring jazz drummer Andrew Neiman as he is tutored by esteemed conductor Terence Fletcher at the prestigious Shaffer Conservatory. With brilliant performances from both Miles Teller and J K Simmons, a great jazz soundtrack and a director who manages to make an extended drum solo one of the most captivating sequences of 2015, Whiplash was an early addition to this list and has firmly remained here ever since.
You can read my full review of Whiplash here.
Ex Machina
Following computer programmer Caleb and he performs a Turing Test on Ava, an artificial intelligence created by Caleb's genius billionaire boss, Ex Machina is nothing short of a truly great film. Like all the best science fiction films, Ex Machina focuses on one core concept and fully explores that (in this instance the question of what it means to be human and whether that is even something we should be aiming for), and first time director Alex Garland helps elevate an already intelligent, well-written film with great performances from his small cast and a perfect sense of tone and pacing. The result? A great piece of Black Mirror-esque science fiction that is sure to stick in your mind for a long time to come.
You can read my full review of Ex Machina here.
Mad Max: Fury Road
Obviously. I mean, obviously - anyone who has seen Mad Max: Fury Road can support its inclusion on this list, the return of director George Miller to the Mad Max franchise offering one of the most purely cinematic experiences of not just 2015 but the entire decade so far, maybe even longer. An extended car chase which sees Max team up with Imperator Furiosa in order to ensure the freedom of a group of women who belonged to warlord Immortan Joe, Mad Max: Fury Road has everything you could ask for from a film, from outstanding and imaginative action to meaningful subtext to beautiful cinematography to a palpable sense of world building, all wrapped up in one of the most finely tuned, instantly memorable and well crafted films I've ever seen. Oh, what a film. What a lovely film.
You can read my full review of Mad Max: Fury Road here.
In spite of the overwhelming onslaught of superhero films that are the flooding the market in cinema today (nearly 3 in 2015!), Ant-Man offers a fresh perspective on the genre by positioning itself as a comedy heist film first and foremost. We follow cat burglar Scott Lang as he teams up with ageing scientist Hank Pym and Hank's daughter Hope Van Dyme to destroy a new technology that Darren Cross, CEO of Cross Technologies, is creating in spite of the dangers that it poses. Acting as an antidote of sorts to the somewhat bloated Avengers: Age of Ultron, Ant-Man is a focused and appropriately small scale film that is filled with imagination and a hilarious sense of humour, one that despite well reported behind-the-scenes issues still manages to end up as one of the best films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe so far.
You can read my full review of Ant-Man here.
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation
I certainly didn't expect this either, but in a year filled with spy films Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation ended up being the best one. You know the drill by now - disavowed by the IMF, Ethan Hunt must complete a series of daring and difficult set pieces in order to stop Bad Guy from doing Bad Thing, but with Christopher McQuarrie taking over directorial duties after Brad Bird turned the franchise around in its previous instalment, Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation continues to move the series from strength to strength. Between the return of one the strongest ensemble casts in films at the moment, some of the best set pieces that the franchise has ever produced and a sense of fun that is sorely lacking from its biggest competitor, Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation is simply a great action blockbuster that is sure to entertain.
You can read my full review of Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation here.
The Martian
Is there a word that sums up The Martian better than "triumphant"? A film all about hope in the face of overwhelming odds and the nature of the human spirit, The Martian follows astronaut Mark Watney as he tries to survive alone on Mars after being stranded there. Based on the book of the same name, Drew Goddard's screenplay ensures that The Martian avoids the darker tone that the premise inherently skews towards and allows director Ridley Scott to deliver his most optimistic and positive film to date - this is a film that fully believes in humanity as a species, one that knows that we can succeed at anything if we really try, and not just through dumb luck.
You can read my full review of The Martian here.
Crimson Peak
Generally, I'm not a fan of horror films, but Crimson Peak is not what you would call a horror film - at least, not in the traditional sense. Following aspiring writer Edith Cushing as she marries Sir Thomas Sharpe and moves to England to live in the dilapidated Allerdale Hall with his sister, Lucille Sharpe, Crimson Peak is best described as Gothic fiction, a combination of a supernatural horror film and a 19th Century period piece that results in an vivid, atmospheric and engaging movie that must be the most visually impressive film of the year - something entirely Del Toro, in other words.
You can read my full review of Crimson Peak here.
And here are some honourable mentions, films released in 2015 that might not quite be "Must See", but are still worth a watch for one reason or another.
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) - Despite both the initial critical acclaim and the almost immediate backlash that Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) has seen, it remains a technically fascinating film that works much better as an interesting character piece than it does a cynical mouthpiece. Full review here.
Kingsman: The Secret Service - Just barely missing out on "Must See" status, Kingsman: The Secret Service sees director Matthew Vaughn reunite with screenwriter Jane Goldman to deliver an action packed and incredibly fun tribute to (and dissection of) the spy film, particularly those of the James Bond franchise. That church scene, you guys. That church scene. Full review here.
Big Hero 6 - A vivid, imaginative and hugely enjoyable animated film centred around a group of scientifically minded superheroes known as Big Hero 6. The animated film of the year, in my opinion. Full review here.
Avengers: Age of Ultron - The return of the Avengers is a consistently fun and narratively interesting film that just falls short of greatness, mostly thanks to the way that it tries to juggle too many balls at once as it acts as both a sequel to several films and set up for several more. Full review here.
Beasts of No Nation - Based on the novel of the same name, Cary Fukunaga (directors of the first season of True Detective) shows us the life of child soldiers in a film as uncompromising as it is harrowing. Full review here.
Bridge of Spies - The true story of American lawyer James Donovan as negotiates a transfer of prisoners between the USA and Soviet Russia during the Cold War is an extremely engaging film from one of most widely praised directors still working today. Full review here.


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Shin Ramyun, Global immense popularity
Do you know the Korean made Shin ramyun, which is a exported noodle to more than
100 countries globally?
The name of Shin ramyun with a meaning of 「Hot spicy taste instant noodle soup」
is a Korean word. Samsung also a Korean word with a meaning of 「3 stars」,
and 「kim-chi」 is a well known Korean word.
Shin ramyun was firstly launched Korean market in 1986, and since then by 2013
almost for 30 years it has been sold 23 billions bags only in Korea by now.
If we line up them, then the length will be 105 times of the circumference of the earth.
At the moment it has more than 100 overseas markets. Of course, in Asia it had
been made a great hit.
In Canada, you can always watch the Bus ad. of it, and it has been become a famous
food in Jungfrau in Switzerland, Middle East & Muslim countries, Punta Arenas
in Chile and even in Himalaya, anywhere in the world.
You have not experienced Shin ramyun yet?
With a 5 minutes cooking, why don't you try to taste the fine and spicy
I'm sure, it's very, very competitive than any other Asian food.


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The Cuban farming system is very diverse. However, despite the trade barriers and stringent economic conditions, the productivity of Cuban farms has increased through the combined efforts of scientists and farmers in developing and applying technological solutions. The reliance on biological products made from indigenous resources began in the eighties and this provided the technical foundation which expanded in the nineties when the country had limited access to high quality imported inputs. The low cost natural biological techniques which were developed as substitutes contributed to the maintenance of the ecological integrity of Cuba's natural resource base and led to environmentally friendly sustainable agricultural production systems. These biological techniques are still being applied today.
Family farming, commonly considered old-fashioned, resistant to change and unable to effectively respond to market opportunities, is now gaining recognition as a viable model for the future of agriculture in the ACP region (SOS Faim, 2004). In family farming systems, the family is the centre of planning, decision making and action taking, operating within a network of relations at the higher community level (Mazzucato et al., 2001). The close link between (extended) family labour and farming activities has important implications for the variety of crops grown, livestock reared and management practices adopted. Apart from food production for food and income security, family farms have an environmental and social function that is essential in maintaining agro-ecological integrity, and socio-economic development while contributing to improving the well-being of rural communities within a context of social cohesion, solidarity and sharing of responsibilities and income.


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I'm thrilled to write today that my London Life saga ebook BAREFOOT ANGEL is in the kindle bestselling list for sagas.
For those of you who have read LOYALTY AND LIES the theme of loyalty is a recurring one in many of my novels. It is something I believe very firmly in and as a theme throws up many dilemmas for characters to face with integrity and makes for compelling drama.
The loyalty of my readers always deeply affects me and I love hearing from you and thank you for your continued interest in my novels and for your loyalty and support that has made the London Life and Angel Players series so popular.
For those who have come to my novels through the wonderful media of ebooks I hope you will also enjoy my LOVEDAY series of novels also available.
Very shortly a new series of my backlist historical romance novels will be available on ebook. These will be the WOMEN OF CHIVALRY series and the first three available will excite all of you who are already experiencing withdrawal pains from the ending of The White Queen on tv. They focus on the medieval lives of women caught up during the Plantagenet wars and conflicts of our history.
Monday, 19 August 2013
Bestselling Saga
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Joel Garcia is a papier-mâché artist from Mexico City. His work has been featured in galleries and museums throughout Mexico and the United States. Joel (pronounced "ho-el") follows a centuries old tradition of creating papier-mâché figures that are both ceremonial and decorative. Joel's pieces incorporate a variety of sculpture techniques that include molds, metal wire and bamboo armatures, and miniature assemblages. His pieces are brightly colored with acrylic and aniline paints. His playful creations incorporate themes from nature, religion, historical and cultural events. He is most famous for his interpretation of characters found in the works of Jose Guadalupe Posada, Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. His colorful muertos adorn many an altar during Day of the Dead festivities.
To inquire about availability, please call us at 215-925-0193 or follow us on Instagram for our most recent acquisitions.


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The Shape of True Love
Sometimes we look at relationships not for what they are, but for what we can get out of them. We look at communities, husbands, friends, sisters, all for what they give to us. This may be unconscious, but it is a very real temptation nonetheless. And it is damaging.
"I just want him to make me feel like I'm worth anything he could give me."
"I enjoy Sarah. She tells me I'm right. She gives me the pity and self-esteem I need to deal with the rest of the people in my life. I like being around her."
"If only he could make my day like he used to. Flowers would be nice, but I'd settle for a card."
Whatever that's called, it's not called love.
The church in Corinth was getting a robust lesson from Paul about how their actions must match their claims to faith, including their actions of love. Paul was clear- there is a right way to view and treat their brothers and sisters in Christ! The central lesson: love is not about you. (1 Cor. 13)
With Valentine's Day around the corner, let's meditate briefly on what this means for our relationships, romantic or not.
Love is Patient and Kind.
Patient means not finessing the situation to get what you want. It means no rush. Love is putting another person's needs in front of yours as you wait. While you wait to get to your destination. While you wait in making an important decision together. While you wait for life to get easier.
Kind means you want what is best for him or her and not what is best for you. Love leads you to think about their needs and how you can serve or surprise them.
Kindness means physical intimacy isn't just about you. If you're not married, you abstain and protect him (and yourself), because you want what's best for him, knowing God has revealed it. If you're married, you don't use it for only your own benefit, but as a gift and service. Love is not about you.
Love Does Not Envy or Boast
Love doesn't analyze who has the most, does it the best, or is the farthest along. Love doesn't want what it doesn't have right now with anger. Love isn't possessive or controlling.
Love cares about another. Love isn't adding notches to the belt, lines to the resume, or another "humblebrag" to social media. Remember, love is not about you.
Love is Not Arrogant or Rude
In arrogance we can often be puffed up about how great we are- how we look perhaps, but more often what we accomplish and how well we handle life. Like a horse in heat, prancing with her tail held high, we know how to swagger, so others notice. We look ridiculous, while thinking for a few seconds that the earth orbits around us.
Love is not rude. It's not indecent or disgraceful. Love is willing to lose rather than make her point. Love is not about you.
Love Does Not Insist on its Own Way
Love doesn't manipulate. Oh man, we do this so easily. We can subtly imply what it would be like if something else more favorable happened. We can be so smooth and controlling. Love does not shame either. We can shame people without even realizing what we're doing. "Can you believe that she…" "I can't believe that you…!" For shame! Ok, maybe only 80-year-old grandmas actually say "for shame," but we're doing the same thing without saying it. But this isn't love. Oh God help us.
Friends and other loved ones are not for us to push around. Love isn't fueled by power trips. Love is not about you.
Love is Not Irritable or Resentful. Not Rejoicing at Wrong, but With the Truth.
Love doesn't hold a grudge. Love doesn't rationalize unkind behavior. Love doesn't exclude. Love forgives. Love realizes that you can feel affinity for or even loyalty to someone and not be loving them.
Love doesn't ignore wrong but is willing to correct. Love knows that the ends don't justify the means. Love is greater than fear and so, it rejoices when the truth comes out. Love is not about you.
God, help open our eyes so that we love.
Just Love Harder
Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
All things? All things?! When I'm completely honest, this is not the kind of love I can give on my own. I've tried to muster up this kind of love, but the "Taylor, just love harder" approach doesn't work.
But there is One who loves like this. One who has loved with faithfulness that didn't end. He endured us shaking our fists and ignoring what He wanted. He bore to the point of pain and death.
There was a time when love was about you.
Jesus didn't come because you were performing well. It wasn't for what he could get out of a relationship with you. It was because he put others above himself, and He loved you. (Phil. 2:5-8)
Jesus is patient and kind. Jesus does not envy or boast; he is not arrogant or rude. He did not insist on his own way. He is not irritable or resentful. He does not rejoice at wrong doing, but rejoices with the truth. Jesus bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things.
Love is sacrificial. Love has the big picture at heart- the picture of eternity and the work of God. Because of this, the love we show to others this week cannot be about us. Rather, it's modeled after Jesus and comes from him. It's love about others.
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How to Stay Healthy This Winter Part II/
Well, we survived the polar vortex! Everyone seems to have gone through round one of a cold and cough. We've still got about two months left of winter so rejuvenating and restoration are the order of the day.
Here are my second set of tips for staying healthy, energized and in alignment with the energy of the season!
1. Reduce stress
This is HIGH STRESS season. We were wrapping up work projects before vacation, navigating challenging relationships with family members, logging multiple hours in airports, worrying about our finances and rushing around trying to get everything done. Find a method to add peace and calm into your life on a daily basis. You can begin your day with a 2-minute breath practice. Set a timer and begin to count your inhales and exhales. The goal is to have your out-breath be slightly longer than your in-breath. This signals to the body that it's safe and can relax. This can clear your mind for the day and you can employ it throughout the day if tension builds. Do it on the train or at your desk. Stress and frustration can damage your immune system, allowing pathogens in. Schedule relaxation into your day.
2. Slow down
This is not the season to strive and push through. Each season in Chinese medicine corresponds to a different organ system. Winter is the time of the Kidneys and the Bladder. The qualities of those organ systems are also the qualities of winter-rest, reflection, conservation and storage. The Kidneys are considered the source of all the energy in the body. They also store all of our "reserve" energy. The amount of reserve energy that we come into this world with could be compared to the strength of our genetic code. It has a strong effect on our physical and mental development as well as our aging process. We should naturally reduce our activity levels to conserve our energy at this time so as not to deplete our reserves.
3. Drink only room temperature or warm/hot liquids
This tip can be applicable to every season but is of utmost importance during the winter. Our organs function optimally when they are warm. They do not enjoy being iced. I saw a woman on the subway the other drinking a giant Jamba Juice while wearing a full length down jacket, hat and gloves. It was a "feels like" 11-degree day. Doesn't this feel counterintuitive? It's very important to keep your internal environment warm, especially when your external environment is so cold. Drinking iced drinks when it is freezing outside can lead to stomach cramps and diarrhea.
4. Exercise should be less strenuous and less intense
It's very important this season not to exercise to the point of fatigue. The goal is to boost your energy levels, not deplete them. Slow it down in the winter and lower the intensity level of your workouts, especially if you find you are tired after exercising. We want to nurture and rebuild our energy stores in anticipation of bursting back to life in the spring. Yoga, Tai Chi or Qi Gong are perfect winter appropriate forms of activity.
5. Know your cold!
There are two different types of colds-a 'hot cold' and a 'cold cold'. Hot colds are characterized by a burning, painful sore throat, more copious sticky yellow phlegm and a possible fever and body aches. A cold type cold will present as a scratchy throat and a runny nose with clear phlegm. Each type requires different care as far as herbal remedies and dietary therapy. I have great herbal formulas for both!