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This past September we began discussing On-premise vs. Cloud where we shared our point of view that moving everything into the cloud should start with a hybrid approach. Most small businesses have already begun a hybrid approach if they use Office 365 or an online storage service like Dropbox. Our goal for this month's article is to paint a picture of how a small business typically implements their network with on-premise technology and how they can begin a transition if it makes sense. We also want to continue outlining some great new tools available from Microsoft's Azure cloud so you can get a general idea of what a public cloud offers outside of the more commonly discussed storage or server solutions.
Before we dive into the details we want to share a small history lesson and a perspective that is worth considering. Microsoft pioneered a successful niche for server software which they began offering to businesses back in the 90's. This new technology, or NT as Microsoft called it, enabled businesses to extract great value from a network of computers such as shared filesystems and printers, improved security, centralized administrative control over individual workstations, etc. Roughly 20 years of development has gone into Windows server software, which is not a very long period of time if we look at the grand scheme of things. After 20 years of evolving business needs, we're finally seeing mature server software and server hardware markets that provide reliable, comprehensive on-premise solutions. This reliability is a big factor in our point of view, so we think there is several reasons to pause and think critically about a cloud transition.
On the other end of the spectrum, the cloud has emerged with a storm of new public cloud providers who offer digital storage, application hosting, server virtualization and other services for businesses. Because there are so many different cloud service offerings, we have narrowed this article's focus to storage services in order to illustrate how to think critically about a move to the cloud – analyzing server virtualization and hosting virtual firewalls is a whole different topic which we'll discuss in future articles if there is interest. Our customers frequently ask about the most commonly known digital storage services in the cloud: OneDrive, Google Drive, Box, MediaFire, and iCloud.
In our view, these digital cloud storage offerings are a great value for sharing files easily among a group, but aren't yet a good solution for small to mid-sized businesses who require security compliance, backups or system control. For example, we have seen several small businesses move the majority of their documents into Box or a similar service. This makes it easy for everyone to automatically sync changes with each other or share documents with vendors. We think this functionality is great and we recommend it. The misconception is that this data is being backed-up automatically with versioning and that there is a controlled environment with detection and response technology for data breach awareness or the ability for I.T. staff to help solve problems on the cloud if something breaks. This list could get quite lengthy if we listed all the pitfalls we've encountered.
Moving information or systems into the cloud has risk. For example, we recently saw a virus infect all folders and files on a computer, and then sync those infected files into the cloud account and corrupt all of the data. Luckily, the customer had an on-premise redundant system for secure on- and off-site backups which allowed us to restore the majority of the data. Digital storage services do not offer this level of granularity to protect your data and creates a high risk environment with less control. In other words, moving information to the cloud does not eliminate the need for I.T. planning, security, backups, control, etc. This transition can actually increase the amount of money a small business spends on I.T. when the data in question is business-critical. Our recommendation in this situation is to have a hybrid environment – make sure your servers and backups are properly maintained and your digital cloud service is used for collaboration and not as primary file storage.
Small businesses typically design their on-premise computer system (This is described on a very simple baseline scale) with an Internet connection, router, network switch, server, computers, and Wi-Fi. This design in our opinion is simple, affordable, and the most mature in terms of technology. Small businesses currently spend thousands of dollars per month to maintain this sort of environment and it's the most well-known situation to control. We have noticed that the cost increases to maintain systems as we start to move each 'component' from our on-premise environment into the cloud in terms of I.T. maintenance services. This transition requires us to develop new business and technology best practices and processes to manage the change. What we are trying to explain is the cost for the business doesn't necessarily go away when we move certain functionality into the cloud, it simply shifts responsibility in a new way that perhaps can cost the business more money as the cloud can consequently increase risk and less control.
We also think that it's absolutely necessary to have an on-premise server if you have multiple computers on a network that share resources. Having an on-premise server is important to create and enforce rules for accessing resources such as file share and custom policies that control security, detection, response, and functionality. A server also gives I.T. command over backups and 'line of business' applications. A business can also continue to operate together as a team if the Internet goes down which happens on occasion. As simple as this network design appears, most of us know our computer system requires some level of ongoing maintenance. The less we maintain and offset into the cloud, the more it will cost and expose us to risk. The cloud is not as comprehensive as we would like it to be especially if we don't ask our providers all the right questions. Unlike on-premise server software that has matured over 20 years, cloud solutions are in their infancy and still learning. Progress will happen fast, but it will take time.
From a CPA's perspective, in some cases moving assets into the cloud can be appealing simply by changing capital expenses into operating expenses on the books. Cloud providers charge a monthly service fee and that makes budgeting and planning a little easier for small businesses so we know how much we spend on our cloud services each month. This monthly cost never goes away, but it helps prevent our business from having to spend money on upgrading equipment after X amount of years per the lifecycle, software licensing, or system maintenance for example. For small businesses this upfront monthly expense can be extremely appealing especially for start-ups comparatively to spending a large amount up front.
For some businesses, high reoccurring monthly cloud service fees can become very expensive especially if an entire server is hosted in the cloud or you have many employees. The software is constantly being upgraded to new versions that introduce bugs and the experience changes and puts downward pressure on employee productivity. Not only do we have to pay gobs of money for the resource to be live and active, we have to pay I.T. support to maintain it, and we inherit more risk. Investing in cap expense upfront for software and servers then amortizing this cost over a large period of time in addition to depreciating the equipment can be a more cost effective approach. Deductions on capital expenses can be extremely beneficial for tax purposes and the asset can be utilized for a longer life expectancy. Each circumstance in business is different but we have performed cost comparisons on-premise vs. cloud and over a 5 year time-frame we have found that it is less expensive to buy the equipment and software up-front than to lease it in the cloud. We have been able to save businesses thousands of dollars on total cost of ownership.
As we mentioned before, back in September we introduced a hybrid approach with Microsoft's Azure cloud. Essentially, we can sync our on-premise system to the cloud then get access to all of Microsoft's cloud features. This is an example of how a small business can utilize cloud services and continue to use their existing on-premise system and gain access to administrative tools. One of the features we love in Azure is the AD Connect Health tool that offers three new key views to help I.T. staff maintain the server environment better. This is something we are actively setting up for our customers to give Digux an additional layer of visibility into the systems to help us better maintain them especially from a security standpoint as this is our top priority so it was worth mentioning.
The alerts section provides us insight into issues requiring an administrator's attention such as certificate problems, connectivity to the domain controller, malfunctions with services, or notifications about security issues or missing updates.
The usage analytics section provides insight into login activity based on security audits. Basically, we can see successful logins by applications, network location, and the authentication method. We also can see unique usage counts for these applications which can be extremely helpful in terms of knowing what is happening on a computer network for security purposes.
Lastly having a simple aggregated view of key performance counters via the performance data view is extremely helpful understanding CPU, memory, latency, and essentially balancing issues within our environment.
Bringing together these health and usage statistics enables us to have a better view under the hood of our systems and provides the ability for us to solve issues before they become more challenging and time consuming to recover from.
Depending on your business goals, line of business applications, and company policies, or some other reason, these advancements may be outside of the scope of what your business is trying to accomplish. However, as time presses forward and technology advances it will be a choice worth considering to keep your business competitive in an ever changing and fast pace society. To request more information about building a hybrid approach please feel free to email email@example.com. Thanks again for being a loyal reader of our Predictably Better newsletter. We'll be back next month!


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We announce the winner of the PokéDex!! It's SBJ, Aaron, and BrownKidd this week to bring you throughts on Black/White and more importantly... the hate of HMs. We also talk about some other junk. Audio quaility is "iffy".
Links for the Show
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Join in this sponsored walk from Galley Hill to the Bexhill Museum to raise money for the Society of Bexhill Museums (registered charity) and to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
Fancy dress encouraged with prized for best dressed judged during refreshments (available at the museum from 3pm).
Themes such as a famous character from the last 60 years, or 'Royal', or simply, red, white and blue!
Please see PDF poster for details and the sponsorship form:
Diamond Jubilee Jaunt Poster and Sponsorship Form


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The ZTE PEEL brings Sprint's 3G network connectivity to the second and third generation iPod touch by creating a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot.
Sprint customers can attach ZTE PEEL to their Apple iPod touch and connect to Sprint's 3G network. ZTE PEEL is a unique device that cradles the second- and third-generation iPod touch with a case-like form factor. With universal Wi-Fi compatibility and support for up to two Wi-Fi enabled devices, iPod touch users will have a
virtually anywhere, anytime Internet connection that removes the reliance on a Wi-Fi hotspot for a data connection. Customers simply slide their iPod touch (touch-screen face out) into ZTE PEEL, press down on both sides until it clicks into place, and then press the power button located on the back of ZTE PEEL to connect to Sprint's 3G network.
"ZTE PEEL unlocks the wonderful user interface and Web experience of Apple's popular iPod touch and transforms it into a powerful mobile device using the Sprint 3G network," said Fared Adib, vice president-Product Development. "When combined with Sprint's 3G network, ZTE PEEL turns an iPod touch from a portable device limited by the availability of Wi-Fi to a mobility tool free to browse the Web and use applications anytime, anywhere while on Sprint's 3G network."
ZTE PEEL will be available beginning Sunday, Nov. 14, through Sprint retail stores and direct ship sales channels, including Web sales (truewww.sprint.com) and Telesales (1-800-SPRINT1) for $79.99 (taxes excluded). The ZTE PEEL $29.99 monthly service plan from Sprint allows up to 1GB of 3G data on the Sprint network (taxes and surcharges excluded) with no annual contract required.
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All About E-Resumes
Technological knowledge is vital today. Therefore many companies use and prefer to use electronic resumes, or rather, electronically submitted resumes. This takes the human factor out of the equation and ensures that the search is based solely on skills.
Resumes sent electronically are scanned and reviewed using "dictionaries" developed by the hiring company. These are essentially collections of keywords they're looking to match. This process operates in a manner similar to the way any Internet search engine works. Therefore, it is very important that you review the ads to which you are responding and utilize the same words they have placed in the ad as required skills.


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Open For Summer: New Coca-Cola Initiative Welcomes America's Favorite Season With A Splash
Open For Summer:New Coca-Cola Initiative Welcomes America's Favorite Season With A Splash
- Collectible cans, fresh advertising and dozens of high-profile partners highlight largest ever Coca-Cola summer program
- Company sets goal to get 3 million people active this summer
- Prizes every hour, exclusive deals and a host of special events and experiences will help millions enjoy the best of summer
- Enter to Win VIP trips to the "iHeartRadio Coca-Cola Open For Summer Kick Off Concert" with Trace Adkins and the "iHeartRadio Live Coca-Cola Summer Concert Series" featuring artists including Of Monsters and Men and Jason DeRulo
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The signs of summer are unmistakable. Pool covers are off and the sunscreen is on. School is out and short sleeves are in. Convertible tops are down and spirits are up. And coolers everywhere are full of Coca-Cola on ice.
This summer, when you open a Coke, you'll open all the goodness the season has to offer. From beaches, barbeques and concerts to ballparks, theme parks and national parks, Coca-Cola will open opportunities for fun and celebration all season long.
Dozens of high-profile partners will offer hot prizes, cool experiences and special deals as part of Coca-Cola's Open For Summer campaign. The Company's largest summer initiative to date will help families get out and get active, with a focus on the season's most beloved pastimes.
"There's nothing quite like an ice-cold Coke on a hot day, and we'll be there every step of the way as people enjoy the very best of summer," said Stuart Kronauge, General Manager, Sparkling Beverages, Coca-Cola North America Group. "We've assembled an unprecedented list of partners to help families make the most of the season."
MyCokeRewards.com/summer will be the hub for summertime fun, with giveaways every hour, every day through Labor Day -- and prizes being awarded range from tickets, gift cards and premium items to once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Among the exciting options up for grabs are:
- Trips for four (including airfare, hotel transportation and spending money) to some of America's favorite theme parks
- VIP golf trips for two to Pinehurst and Pebble Beach
- Weekend fishing trip for two with a professional angler
- Trip to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Advocare 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway and a 160 MPH ride-along in a real stock car
- VIP concert getaways
- Movie tickets for a year
Prize giveaways are offered through exclusive Coca-Cola Open For Summer partnerships with a variety of iconic brands. They include AMC Theatres, Bass Pro Shops, Busch Gardens, Carmike Cinemas and Cedar Fair Amusement Parks -- including Cedar Point, Knott's Berry Farm and Knott's Soak City. Also participating are Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, Coppertone, Delta Airlines, Hilton HHonorsTM, Holiday Inn® Resort, SeaWorld, McDonald's, NASCAR, the PGA of America, Sheraton® Hotels and Resorts, Six Flags, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Universal Orlando® Resort, Universal Studios HollywoodSM and more.
Online at CokeSummer.com, visitors can view an interactive film that features iconic summer moments. They can also open video that reveal related content and offers. The experience inspires fans to capture their #BestSummerMoment and share photos of those moments via social media. Coca-Cola will be celebrating these fan-shared moments in a unique way throughout the summer, both on the CokeSummer.com site and on its own social channels.
Get the Ball Rolling
Complementing "Coca-Cola Open For Summer," the Company has set a goal to inspire 3 million people to get active this season. The initiative, "Get the Ball Rolling," encourages millions across America to rediscover the joy of being active through a variety of Coca-Cola sponsored activities and events. Every summer weekend - starting June 21, the first day of summer, to Labor Day, September 2 - Coca-Cola will award one Shine™ activity tracker by Misfit every hour from sunrise to sunset Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) to a lucky individual through MyCokeRewards.com. This elegant device allows users to track activities, such as swimming and biking, while syncing with their smartphones.
Special Packaging
Limited-edition Coca-Cola packaging will appear on store shelves in May, just in time for the start of summer. Six different designs depicting iconic images of summer's most celebrated pastimes - including food, wave, sports, travel, entertainment and outdoors - will be featured. Cans, outer packaging and specially marked 12-pack and 20- and 24-can packs will feature unique codes that unlock rewards at www.mcr.com/summer.
Open For Summer advertising, including television, digital, out-of-home and mobile, will showcase the joy and celebration of everyone's favorite season. A new TV spot showcasing a montage of moments synonymous with summertime, will debut during the finale of "American Idol" (May 15-16 on FOX). Open For Summer ads also will appear across social and digital platforms such as AOL and Facebook. Coca-Cola worked with Wieden+Kennedy in Portland, Ore., to develop the creative, which is part of the brand's Open Happiness global marketing campaign.
Open For Summer Kickoff Concert
Coca-Cola will drop the green flag on summer this Memorial Day weekend with a special event at Charlotte Motor Speedway, home of NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600. The iHeartRadio Coca-Cola Open For Summer Kickoff Concert, a free event for all Coca-Cola 600 ticketholders, will be headlined by country music star Trace Adkins. Josh Thompson will open the show, which will include appearances by Coca-Cola Racing Family members. The iHeartRadio Coca-Cola Open For Summer Concert featuring Trace Adkins will stream across more than 100 Clear Channel Mainstream Country stations nationwide. The 60-minute Memorial Day special broadcast event on Monday, May 27, also will air on iHeartRadio's Country Road Radio at 12 p.m. EDT.
The long-term partnership with Clear Channel Media and Entertainment also will include the iHeartRadio Live Coca-Cola Summer Concert Series. The series will feature intimate performances with artists such as Of Monsters and Men and Jason Derulo at the iHeartRadio Theater in New York City. Open For Summer content will be showcased across Clear Channel's radio stations and websites nationwide. Local DJs will amplify the campaign and give listeners a chance to win a VIP experience at one of the iHeartRadio Live Coca-Cola Summer Concerts.
Coca-Cola and iHeartRadio, Clear Channel's industry-leading digital music platform, will begin a co-branded integrated national cinema advertising campaign across AMC, Regal, Carmike, Cinemark and independent theatres. The co-branded spots will celebrate the partnership, encourage downloads of iHeartRadio and amplify the "Open For Summer" campaign. Additionally, a Coke branded digital-only custom station will launch this summer on iHeartRadio. It is available across all major platforms including web, mobile, tablets, automotive, television and gaming devices.
The Coca-Cola Swelter Stopper is an award-winning mobile marketing unit that will cool things down at more than 100 events throughout the summer. Expected to host approximately 500,000 people, it features an ice bar with a "perfect serve" Coca-Cola sampling experience. Blasts of frosty air will provide refreshing relief from the summertime heat and a DJ will crank up the volume. Visitors can also enjoy interactive gaming, a video studio and photo station. To encourage people to get outside and enjoy active fun, Coca-Cola is giving away 100,000 soccer balls and fitness activity trackers at Swelter Stopper locations and other events and celebrations all summer.
Coca-Cola Happiness Trucks will also be rolling into town at a series of dancing and activity events across the country. The interactive vehicles will inspire people to get on their feet and move to the beat of some of the hottest music. People will also have the opportunity to sample mini-cans of Coca-Cola.
America is Your Park
Coca-Cola is also encouraging families to be active this summer on behalf of their favorite national, state and local parks. Through the America Is Your Park campaign, kicking off this June, people can turn fitness activities into votes for parks to win recreation grants.
For 127 years Coca-Cola has brought people and communities together. Today, that tradition continues through the Company's support of programs to promote energy balance and encourage active, healthy living. Through collaborative partnerships and programs, Coca-Cola is delivering more beverage choices, calorie information and physical activity opportunities than ever before. To learn more visit www.coke.com/comingtogether.
About The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company (NYS: KO) is the world's largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands. Led by Coca-Cola, the world's most valuable brand, our Company's portfolio features 16 billion-dollar brands including Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero, vitaminwater, Powerade, Minute Maid, Simply, Georgia and Del Valle. Globally, we are the No. 1 provider of sparkling beverages, ready-to-drink coffees, and juices and juice drinks. Through the world's largest beverage distribution system, consumers in more than 200 countries enjoy our beverages at a rate of more than 1.8 billion servings a day. With an enduring commitment to building sustainable communities, our Company is focused on initiatives that reduce our environmental footprint, support active, healthy living, create a safe, inclusive work environment for our associates, and enhance the economic development of the communities where we operate. Together with our bottling partners, we rank among the world's top 10 private employers with more than 700,000 system associates. For more information, visit Coca-Cola Journeyat www.coca-colacompany.com, follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/CocaColaCo or check out our blog, Coca-Cola Unbottled, at www.coca-colablog.com.
About Misfit Wearables
Misfit invents and manufactures wearable sensing devices that inspire people be more active and develop healthy habits. Misfit's first product, the Shine, is an elegant wireless personal activity tracker that you can wear anywhere on your body, using different accessories, and because of its sleek all-metal construction, can be worn to any occasion: a black tie event, the office, or a friend's birthday party. Simply tap Shine and a halo of lights appear to tell you how close you are to completing your personal daily activity goal. Carved out of a solid block of aircraft grade aluminum, it was built to last a lifetime and is water-resistant for swimming. www.misfitwearables.com/shine
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Last week's winner of A Northern Light by Jennifer Donnelly is... Pretty! Email me your address, P.So you know how I went to the Tyra Show last week? Well, I did promise that I'd be giving away the Dereon necklace I got for embarrassing myself with some awkward butt-shaking on stage, so that's one prize that's up for grabs this week--I can't find a picture of it online but it's a pearl-and-gold chain with a big gold "Dereon" symbol hanging from it (and by "pearl-and-gold" I mean totally fake pearl-and-gold... sorry.) I feel like this prize is timely, because did you guys see Beyonce just kill it last night at the Inaugural Ball? Tears! Just watch: Now, the second prize you can win this week is a copy of The ABCs of Kissing Boys by Tina Ferraro. I just finished it, and it was a thoroughly enjoyable story because I kind of fell in love with the two main characters and really got into how much I thought they should be together. Isn't it the best when that happens? You'll like it. And isn't the cover so great? I love how the colors are muted a little--very sweet and soft. To enter for either prize (specify if you're going for just one): Comment below and tell me if you watched the inauguration yesterday. Where you were, who you were with, what you thought, etc. And it's okay if you didn't watch it... just tell me that. I'm curious to see if schools let people watch in class, if offices gathered in conference rooms, etc. I watched it at home with my friend and co-iheartdaily.com editor Anne while we had a "business meeting" that involved pizza and Obama. Then we went to a NY Times party at the New Museum, and they had a photo booth. Woohoo! Our pictures totally ended up on the NY Times Facebook page. Happy Wednesday!
Win-It Wednesday: Dereon Necklace + The ABC's of Kissing Boys by Tina Ferraro
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Five out of seven
Says most of Perry's chiefs of staff have been lobbyists.
— PolitiFact Texas
on Monday, August 30th, 2010
White is right on rent bill for home away from mansion
"By the end of Governor Rick Perry's term, he will have drained Texas taxpayers ... of more than $360,000 to pay for the rental mansion he has been living in while the historic Governor's Mansion is repaired."
— PolitiFact Texas
on Saturday, April 24th, 2010
But it's not the state's highest unemployment rate
"There's almost 1 million Texans who are unemployed and that's an all-time record number in our state."
— PolitiFact Texas
on Saturday, March 6th, 2010
Debt x 2
"Debt has almost doubled in Austin under Gov. Perry."
— PolitiFact Texas
on Thursday, March 4th, 2010
43 out of 50 ain't bad... ?
"Our (Texas) graduation rate ranks 43rd out of 50 states."
— PolitiFact Texas
on Friday, February 5th, 2010
Crime is down across the nation
During his tenure as mayor, he "saw Houston's crime rates drop to the lowest levels in more than 25 years."
— PolitiFact Texas
on Wednesday, January 13th, 2010


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Dark Horse's January solicitations are out, and that means another issue of Dark Horse Presents and the third installment of "Integer City" by myself, Brent Schoonover, Jean-Francois Beaulieu, and Crank! All with another awesome Hellboy cover by Mick McMahon.
2013 Eisner & Harvey Award Winner: Best Anthology
Dark Horse Presents #32
Mike Mignola (W), Caitlín R. Kiernan (W), Mike Baron (W), Phil Stanford (W), Steve Horton (W), Darrin Grimwood (W), Brendan McCarthy (W/A), Jamie S. Rich (W), Fred Van Lente (W), Rich Johnston (W), Chad Lambert (W), Mick McMahon (A/Cover), Steve Lieber (A), Steve Rude (A), Patric Reynolds (A), Ryan Cody (A), Brent Schoonover (A), Reilly Brown (A), Simon Rohrmüller (A), Christine Larsen (A), and Dave Stewart (C)
On sale Jan 15
FC, 80 pages
Delve into a twisted video game tale with Brendan McCarthy and Darrin Grimwood's The Deleted! Rich Johnston's Miss Cranbourne returns! Mike Mignola and Mick McMahon reveal the surprise twist in the nuptials when . . . Hellboy gets married!
Plus, the long-running DHP serials Alabaster: Boxcar Tales and Nexus: Into the Past reach their thrilling conclusions!
And, of course, new installments of Integer City, City of Roses, Monstrous, Kill Me, and Saint George!
"Dark Horse's prestigious anthology series . . . showcases emerging talent alongside some of the greatest writers, artists and cartoonists comics has to offer, as well as promising new and underground talents."—ComicsAlliance
"Seriously, this is comics' best kept secret trove of great comics."—Comic Book Resources
"A stunning debut. Crisp, mysterious, compelling and gorgeously drawn. Don't miss this book."—Kurt Busiek
And whoa, hey...Brendan McCarthy is in this issue, too?!
Current Soundtrack: Pentangle, "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" via the Muggs in the Attic VIII: Winter's Eve... playlist on Spotify


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I find that making a prayer rope calms me, and the activity naturally becomes a 'still point' in a turning world; taking it further why not pray for the person you are making the prayer rope for and make it a spiritual activity? Liz Babbs book and CD, 'The Celtic Heart' has a beautiful meditation which fits:
Cords of Love
Thank you, Lord,
for the cutting and weaving
for that first umbilical knot
you were shaping
and forming
all that I was to become.
Thank you, Lord,
for the 'ups' and 'downs'
the 'unders' and 'overs'
you were weaving
beauty and purpose
into my life.
Psalm 139: 'When I was woven together in the depths of the earth,
your eyes saw my unformed body.'
and as you hold the cord, hold the person before God:
We hold each other's lives
in our hands
What fragility and responsibility
Eathen vessels formed
from loving hands
So easily crushed
by clumsy words and actions
and only forgiveness can reassemble the parts
according to the Maker's instructions.


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Established in 2002, Denmark based fashion brand Custommade has since become well known for their easy to wear, fashionable clothing. Their beautiful pieces defy throwaway trends, instead offering clothing that is unique and timeless. Simple and sophisticated, Custommade is sure to appeal to any modern woman.
Here at Collen & Clare we hand pick all of our products to ensure we only offer the best to our customers. We're happy to offer a great selection of women's clothing from Custommade. Reflective of the traditional and sophisticated Scandinavian design, Custommade boasts chic and modern fashions that can easily be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. Custommade collections contain wardrobe essentials - timeless pieces designed to last for years to come.
Explore Custommade jackets for a great range of stylish and sophisticated jackets, ideal for providing the perfect finishing touch to any outfit. With Custommade dresses you will find a great range of versatile dresses - simple and timeless multi-seasonal pieces that can be easily dressed up or down. The collection of Custommade knitwear offers cosy and chic knitwear for the cooler months, whilst the fantastic collection of Custommade tops offers tunics, blouses and shirts, all of course with the sophisticated and stylish Custommade edge. Whatever the piece, Custommade offers timeless styles - pieces that transcend current trends and are sure to become wardrobe staples for years to come.


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Has anyone seen THIS website? It is kind of sick, is it some prank, or hoax? I am not sure yet, what i do know is that the clock on the website counts down to January 4th 2014, reference to Cicada 3301? Occult? Knights Templar (what they call themselves)?
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Fierce fighters need photos too.
Sometimes you have weeks to process a preterm delivery, other times birth can be unpredictable and life throws you a curveball. Under most circumstances a photographer should be able to make it in to the NICU or special care nursery accompanied by mom or dad at some point in your baby's stay. It might be right after birth, or the visit may have to be postponed until baby is more stable and stronger for visitors. Even though it might not have been the "plan" you envisioned for the birth of your baby, you will cherish having this part of their story told.


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Changes for version 0.28 - 2015-08-18
- Chg : SUB() and EVAL() will now warn if they cannot find an appropriate context in the current stack. They will still return undef in this case, which is interpreted as the current context when combined with other words.
- Fix : [RT #104751] : Scope::Upper does not handle exotic stack types Trying to target a scope above the current perl scope will now result in a warning. In that case, the topmost context in the current stack will still be returned. Thanks Rafaël Garcia-Suarez for the report.
- Fix : Test failures of threads tests on systems with harsh resource constraints causing the threads to exit() during run.
- Opt : Some internal structures were shrunk, resulting in memory savings and small speedups.
- Scope::Upper - Act on upper scopes.


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As a consequence of our work on a sustainable neighborhood plan for Plum Orchard, New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina (See Planning), our local partner, ACORN Housing, commissioned Gans studio and DARCH to jointly design a variety of new housing types for over 350 properties in New Orleans East and The Lower Ninth.
The houses are designed to accommodate a variety of family arrangements and relationships to the ground, which is key to their use in flood plains. They also come with a choice in roofline.
The houses are designed to be either pre-fabricated or stick built, given the competing needs for mass production but also employment of local labor.


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Jayachandra, a Gahadavala Rajput, ruled the kingdom of Kashi. He had opposed the combined forces of Muizzuddin and Qutbuddin at Chandwar on the Yamuna in the district of Etawah. He could not stop the muslim attack. Qutbuddin advanced up to Benares and plundered the city. He destroyed many temples and erected mosques on their foundations. The country was placed under Malik Husamuddin Ughulbak, to whom the local rajas and nobles, professed their allegiance.
Since this conquest, the kingdom of Benares had remained a part of the Turko-Afghan Empire, save the short period of the Sharqis of Jaunpore (1399-1479). Babar brought Benares within the Mughal sphere of influence. Akbar reconquered the territory and and included the district of Benares within the vice royalty of Allahabad suba. It remained with Allahabad up to the reign of Aurangzeb who transferred it to the suba of Awadh.
Benares was considered very important in the Mughal period. Some of the princes of royal blood resided there as governors. Dara Shukoh, the eldest and the most favourite son of Shahjehan, lived
here for several years.
Rustam Ali Khan entrusted a Bhumihar Brahmin, called Mansa Ram, with the responsibility of
collecting revenue from these sarkars. As a mark of appreciation for Mansa Ram's efficient performance as a revenue collector, Rustam Ali Khan solicited Emperor Muhammad Shah through
Murtaza Khan to confer upon him the title of Raja Bahadur. Mansa Ram prayed that his son is grated the honour. So, his eldest son, Balwant Singh, got the title. Thus Balwant Singh became the Zamindar of Jaunpore, Benares and Mirzapore on June 9, 1738.
The treaty of Allahabad was finally signed on the 16th August, 1765. The English restored to Shuja-ud-daula all his dominions with the exception of Chunar (which was retained by the English)
and the districts of Kora and Allahabad (which were given to Emperor Shah Alam II). Also, Benares was freed from the Nawab and came under the protection of East India Company.
Benares and the English East India Company, 1764 — 1795
Suprakash Sanyal, m.a. (Pato, ph.d. (Cai.)
Reader in History, Calcutta University, Calcutta
Kashi the city of lights Part Two
Kashi the city of lights Part Two


text: A day of driving...but not so boring as you would expect. We drove over Cumbres Pass in N. New Mexico. Absolutely beautiful in full autumn color. Then a stop at the Great Sand Dunes National Park - who knew??? It's the tallest sand dune in the US. From there we drove up to the top of the Continental Divide (on the way, seeing a mouse, no less!!!) and then dropped into Aspen.Click for more pictures >


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Sitting inside, the decor feels like Origin has been transplanted from King East. Wide windows look out on the area's old factory buildings, touches of wood echo the other location, while red resin machine gun casts suspended over the bar are a playful allusion to the restaurant's nickname—The Gun Factory— which is a reference to the space's past life as a female-staffed WWII gun producer...It absolutely has the potential to become one of the area's top destinations, and...can hopefully help Liberty Village 's dining scene become even stronger.
Aprile and designer Jason Stroud (Stroudfoot) point to the building's Second World War-era use as a female-run Bren gun factory as the inspiration for the restaurant's design, from a large tribute mural to throw pillows with archived factory images scattered in the lounge area near the bar to industrial-looking numbers stamped on the concrete pillars around the central bar. The 6,400-square-foot space is broken through with splashes of fuchsia, as at the King East location. Besides the tables, Stroudfoot also custom-made the eye-catching chandelier—a mobile composed of red Bren gun replicas—that hangs above the central bar. Also echoing the original location are warm reclaimed elements like a chunky wooden bar top and stunning flooring made up of elm, maple and walnut woods; however, this space improves upon the original Origin's design, particularly in the kitchen, where hot and cold stations are divided. For exhibitionist diners, there is the Bren Room, an elevated and transparent semi-private dining area that seats up to 12 on the main level, and visually links the inside dining room with the 50-seat patio.
The western outpost of Claudio Aprile's successful Origin restaurant has been drawing lunchtime crowds since last summer. Outfitted by Stroudfoot, the subterranean space provides hungered patrons with a feast for both the mouth and the eyes: a fuchsia accent wall keeps the atmosphere upbeat, while original works of art pay tribute to the building's gun factory roots. The pièce de résistance? A three-part chandelier composed of gun replicas, sitting pretty in the centre of the space.
Aprile envisioned the first Origin as a prototype to be expanded around the city. His second location, deep in the new condo district of Liberty Village, opened last year. It's more nightclubby, to suit the neighbours. The cavernous room is dimly lit by a constellation of Edison bulbs and, with its polished concrete floors and vintage metal stools, brings to mind a steampunk villain's lair. A large bar takes up nearly a quarter of the space—it's the sort of restaurant that puts as much emphasis on food as on wallop-to-the-head cocktails.


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Earlier I wrote about Graziano's attention schema theory. I recently discussed shortly the theory with a psychology researcher in person. The researcher appeared abhorred to perceive the theory rejecting free will. I disagree.
Firstly I was a bit surprised at the reaction. Already in the current elementary course I'm taking on psychology, they have told me that apparently our decisions are formed in our brains well before we become aware of them.[1] Am I to assume that these results are the most abhorred ones, as this would suggest that our conscious mind couldn't affect at all the definitions we make? We were even introduced the possibility that even if we don't have a free "will", we might have a free "won't".
I see no problems here. No need to call off punishments for criminals due to them not having had a freedom of choice upon their behaviour. (Here I could branch widely into the discussion of the philosophy of justice systems, but it is not the point of this text.)
I perceive here overrating of the role of consciousness. It is not so that our mind and personality would be our consciousness. It would seem that our mind is something of a palace, where the consciousness is the emperor.
The palace has other actors that function independently. They come up with ideas and proposals and bring them forth to the emperor's court. There the emperor can consider them and they can be commented by other actors – other parts of the mind/brain. This court is the emperor's focused awareness.
Some proposals are actually executed bypassing the court, if not most of them. The palace guards will not run to the court to ask every time someone approaches the gate for entry. Only if the emperor's sworn enemy, or something else problematic approaches. This equivalent for us to greeting and smiling automatically to people who greet and smile to us, unless we have a dislike for them; or to inhaling automatically, unless there is a strange odour.
Something being unconscious or subconscious doesn't mean that it isn't a part of what we are. It just means that the palace we are running is executing decisions without confirming them at the court first. Certainly, these decisions may often in the court be constrained due to decency and other causes of "self-control". It doesn't, however, mean that the decisions wouldn't be what the court has been all along teaching the mind, or what the mind has learned through the experiences on the outcomes. If the emperor always scowls the guards after the visit of person A, the guards will be less likely to open the gates for A, without at least confirming from the court first. If the guards always have to stop a big fight at the court yard after letting person B in, even if the emperor appears delighted of the visit (and even the fight) they will learn to go ask the court, if person B should really be let in, rather than automatically opening the gate. And they typically will obey the court's final order, unless the court is drunk and unresponsive to the question, or the problem is a phobia or such.
This is well compatible with the neurological point of view to the brains. There are separate areas specialised for separate tasks. They are given tasks that they process and they will contact the consciousness about the tasks with different levels of enthusiasm. There is the competition for the attention. The tasks come in from senses or other neurons. Cone and rod cell activations initiate tasks in the visual cortex. The visual cortex may raise an alert on something of importance, which can affect how the auditory cortex starts to focus on incoming signals from a certain direction. The consciousness may demand attention on some particular detail. It is like the palace guards can be alerted to open the gate through the request of the arriving person, or by the palace cleaner wanting to get the light in through the open gate, or by the order of the court.
So, our mind is a palace that is ruled by the emperor of our consciousness. The emperor is really only the main director, who doesn't have it's own initiative. All ideas arise from the lackeys in the palace, who come forth with proposals and the emperor just confirms them. Any dilemmas too arise with different lackeys having conflicting proposals – or possibly just one lackey having several proposals in conflict with each other. The palace could be run without the emperor, and possibly within less intellect animals it is so. Their palaces are more modest and reaction to triggers is more instinctively direct and less constrained.
The important thing is that you are not the emperor. You are the whole of the palace. Your consciousness, the emperor, is only one part of your personality.
[1] http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3052770/ – Internally generated preactivation of single neurons in human medial frontal cortex predicts volition. Fried, Mukamel & Kreiman. 2011


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A cyclist was taken to hospital this morning following a crash with a car in Newtownabbey, police say.
A PSNI spokesperson said: "Police are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision on the Doagh Road, Newtownabbey earlier today (Thursday, 4th January)."
Constable McArdle added: "Shortly before 7:50 am a collision was reported to have occurred in the vicinity of Abbots Cross involving a car and bicycle. The cyclist was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries sustained."


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The interest, some have even said 'obsession' with Keats, inevitably led the young Wilfred Owen to Teignmouth. It was in 1911 that the 18 year-old Wilfred Owen began taking a lively interest in that poet. April that year saw him holidaying in Torquay with his uncle and aunt John and Annie Taylor, browsing in John's bookshop, acquiring Colvin's biography of Keats and making his pilgrimage to the house in Teignmouth where Keats had lodged in 1818.
In 'Wilfred Owen: A New Biography', Dominic Hibberd writes 'When he found that Keats had stayed at Teignmouth not far away, he wrote home for a railway pass and was soon standing transfixed outside the house, the bewildered occupants peering at him through the window. He walked to the end of the beach where the Teign flows into the sea, noticing how the river's current momentarily checked the incoming waves, and he thought that with a bit of ingenuity the image could be worked into a sonnet about Keats resisting death, 'like a new dating on his doom' (a phrase borrowed from The Fall of Hyperion). (Hibberd, p. 55)
Owen made another pilgrimage in March 1913 and the extent of his devotion to Keats is made plain in a letter to his mother quoted by Hibberd: 'I fear domestic criticism when I am in love with a real live woman. What now when I am in love with a youth, and a dead 'un!'
The emergence of war shattered his idealistic vision of life and caused Owen to rethink his philosophy. Under Sassoon's influence, the romantic poetry Owen had been writing since his boyhood in imitation of John Keats was transformed. His poems now were vivid with flesh and blood detail, and peppered with explosive fragments of direct speech.
Want to know more?
For an example of his early style influenced by Keats have a look at 'To Poesy'.
There are numerous sources for his war poems but the Wilfred Owen site gives interesting background on each of them.
The above brief description of Wilfred Owen's connection with Teignmouth I have compiled from:
Literary Places (© Angela Williams 2010, 2011)
Wilfred Owen, by Jon Stallworthy


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5 Tantric Methods for Bed Rocking Orgasms
"So she thoroughly taught him that one cannot take pleasure without giving pleasure, and that every gesture, every caress, every touch, every glance, every last bit of the body has its secret, which brings happiness to the person who knows how to wake it. She taught him that after a celebration of love the lovers should not part without admiring each other, without being conquered or having conquered, so that neither is bleak or glutted or has the bad feeling of being used or misused." –Herman Hesse
A lot of people can feel intimidated by tantric sex. It seems hard, like something you have to learn how to do, rather than something you instinctively know how to navigate and then can improve on. But tantric to some seems like something that sounds amazing, but hard to master. Guess what? It's not. There are probably tantric sex practices that you already use without even realizing and you just need to tweak a little something in your practice. Here are 5 tantric methods that are easy to do and will seriously improve your sex life.
1. Intense eye contact – Okay, you're probably thinking… what?? "Eye contact? I want physical contact!" But trust me on this one, give this a try. First, sit together facing one another in a comfortable place. This doesn't even have to be sexual all the time. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. When you're ready, open your eyes and gaze into your partner's eyes without saying a word. This will feel uncomfortable and silly at first, but don't laugh and try to take it seriously. Do this for about 5 minutes every day. As I said, you can do this in a non sexual situation, but I also recommend doing it while you have sex. It will give you butterflies all over again and raise the intensity level about 100%!
2. The Method of Conscious Touch – One of the reasons why we don't reach our potential for sexual pleasure is because our minds are distracted while we're being sexual with our partner. It's not always that easy to forget the worries and events of the day, even when we are so lucky to be having hot sex! But in tantra this is a major goal. You want to learn how to make every touch count. That means working on staying in the moment and enjoying what is happening right then and there. It means not thinking about what you're going to do next, what she is going to do next, the orgasm you're going to have or any other thought related or not related to what you're doing. You focus on THAT moment happening RIGHT now.
3. Delight the senses – In a previous article I mentioned that paying attention to all 5 senses was important in tantric sex. That is absolutely true and with this next tip you will take that information to the next level. Try blindfolding your partner and then taking time to delight each of their other senses. Feed them delicious aphrodisiac food. Light sensual smelling candles or rubbing essential oils on her chest. Touch her with different objects (a silk scarf, for example). Play music, talk to her, whisper in her ear. Once her sense of sight has been cut off, she will be much more tuned in to these other sensations.
4. Full Body Orgasms – Sounds pretty nice, huh? And it probably sounds like one of those tantric sex goals that are impossible for a normal person, but that's not the case! It might take practice to get to a complete, full body orgasm, but hey! you're practicing having ORGASMS. I think you can deal with that homework assignment. So, here is how it's done. In tantra you want to build up erotic energy in the body and then let it ebb slightly. This means bringing yourself (and your partner) close to the point of orgasm and then slowing down so that you don't actually cum. Then you continually bring yourself to that point and then back away, again and again. You can do this as many times as you like and then finally allow yourself to have an orgasm. What you experience will be so much more intense than you can even imagine. A full body orgasm!
5. Stay in the Moment – This is such an important part of tantra and so challenging for so many. You can help make it easier for yourself by trying to practice this in other areas of your life as well. And you can also do this with other kinds of intimacy. You might find that your sexual experiences with your partner are always the same. You might snuggle up to her in bed and get hard with the closeness of her body and then one thing leads to another. Try staying in one of those moments just enjoying it and not trying to make it turn into something else. You could stay holding her in your arms, snuggling and just feeling each others' warmth. You could stay kissing each other and caressing each other. Do whatever activity you enjoy with your partner, but that often gets rushed through. Spend time there and don't try to think about where it will lead.
Have fun with these tips and let me know how it went in the comments section below!
Gabrielle Moore
P.S. To discover more advanced tips and techniques about tantric sex CLICK HERE NOW!
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Hi Gabrielle Moore!
Thanx for the educative sex messages u bn sending. They hv bn helpful and need more.
Love you,
I have learnt a great deal about the complex and intriguing female body.I still intend to learn even more.
Great article Gabrielle, I loved the part about the eye contact, I've experienced it first hand with the women I love and there's nothing else like it in this world.
This has certainly strengthened my sexlife. thanks a lot for these technics.
Thanks Gabrielle for this valuable information.
Probably the most difficult method on the list for us men is number 5. Fortunately it becomes easier with every year, so aging isn't that bad after all.
By the way from my experience number 2 seems to be the hardest for you girls 😉
Just reading the introduction made me hard thinking about u to babe, your smoking hot body against mine. I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you!
Hot for Teacher,
The Love Duc
?? I have been reading many of your posts and they are truly very educational although I am a man in my 50s enjoying sex i never stop learning . one thing i would like to comment in your Tantric teachings is ..you should tell to Guys an altimate Goal of a Tantric Man is he shoul learn not to ejaculate and i think you have the knowledge to tell them WHY and how to become multiorgasmic like wamen can be
thank you
My dear Sir,
Gabrielle Moore
I am very very happy and enjoying my sexual life with my partner as your guidelines and advises Thanking you and love your too much


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Actual Blog Post of a Lifetime: Or Birth of "Nika" the Mermaid Princess of the Stars
I am Nika… Maybe you're here because you heard me yell that name live on stage, or you got here by swimming through some hidden doors, but welcome to you, traveler.
For as long as I can remember, I've always been a stargazer, a bird lover, a poet, a writer and a musician… Playing the violin ever since I was six, at that time, I exclusively listened to and played classical music. That is until I reached adulthood. At eighteen, I stumble upon, and started playing folk music and rock, all because I fell in love with a voice… and a certain mermaid inspired song. That said, let's just add that this late autumn night, will forever be carved into my mind, as it is still, one of my lifetime, most precious memories.
Me, who had been heartbroken at the time and me who had abandoned her violin in a dusty corner of her room, had gone to that bar because my friends, wanting to cheer me up, had told me that a cool band was playing in town. I really didn't feel like going, after all, it had been over six months that I had completely forsaken music, but… I forced myself to go, even just for a change of mind.
As the show began, I rediscovered music in all its beauty. Literally struck to my chair, I listened, bewitched by that folk/rock band touring in my birth city. I wondered. "How popular music could be this touching and beautiful?". During the mermaid song, I was on the verge of crying and soon after, came the intermission. Overcome by deep emotions and unable to stop myself, I went up to speak with the owner of that magnificent voice.
He was a sweet and gentle man, but also a bit crazy. I told him that I was a violin player and that I totally fell in love with their music, especially their last song. I also told him: "I am impressed, for a singer, you sing in tune lol, it's pretty rare." He replied: "Thank you". Then suddenly added: "Where is your violin?" I replied: "At home." (My house was about fifteen minutes away by car.) He then said: "My guitar player will go with you to pick it up, let's do the second set together! I always wanted to try playing with a violinist." I couldn't believe my ears, my head spinning as if in a trance, but captivated, I just obeyed the mysterious man and went home with a total stranger to go get my violin. My mind now excited about the seeming infinite possibilities.
It was truly one of the craziest experiences of my life. Playing for the first time, something other than classical, with these three strangers, on songs that I had never heard before. The bass player and I, even jammed on Bizet "Habanera" from Carmen after I asked him "Hey can you play "Re, La Fa La Re…?"… Our new audience went crazy as they went from surprises to surprises and overwhelmed by emotions, here I was, standing on stage, feeling like a shooting star… All of it felt so surreal, as if like walking inside a wonderful dream. After that, we kept contact and I soon became an official member of that band. I moved out of my parents on Christmas Eve of that same year, and left with them, starting on a journey, as we toured all around Quebec. I never looked back or came back home again, except to pay short visits to my family.
That mysterious night changed me forever and was the starting point of a new life and of my adventures as a violin player and as a woman…
Years later, after having played in many bands and alongside many singer song writers from Montreal all the way to Japan, I made a decision. From now on, Nika would be a solo artist. That tantalizing dream I secretly cherished, and that was growing in my heart from years earlier, was getting stronger, and slowly taking over my mind. I wanted to be my own voice, and with it, introduce instrumental music, even my beloved classical music to the general public. To bring music closer to people by letting them see it through a new light. Like the mermaid of tales, I wanted to enchant people souls, by singing on wordless music.
So Welcome to my fairy-tale. I am Nika "Cantabile" as if singing, a stargazing mermaid hitting the seas armed with two violins, a quill, and a name given to me by fans.
Jump in, in this boat without oars and let this voice, that I have been blessed with, reach your heart, be your light and guide your path. Walk into my world of lights and shadows and brave the stormy seas. Let's cross misty falls, dance under moonlit carnivals and watch many beautiful sunrises together, as we embark on this journey, to transform and paint the world with sounds and dreams…
I look forward to many more, sometimes hard, sometimes ugly, but always worthwhile experiences crossing our path.
If you'd like to hear my latest creations, click here to listen to my EP, "Moonlight Carnival".
Thank you for being a listener and for making it all matter.
P.S. Here it is especially for you, that voice and that song, the one that would become the trigger that changed my whole life…
Nika xxx
Victime-Maritime (French song from Quebec)
Lyrics by Karine Landry
Music by Martin Robichaud
Violin by Nika Cantabile
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My colleague and Master Ayurvedic Chef Tim Mitchell will conduct a course on Ayurveda and cooking as follows:
Thursday 17th July, 6-9pm
Saturday 19th July, 1-5pm
Sunday 20th July, 1-5pm
The course will be held at The Intuitive Well in Bondi Junction and is suitable for everyone. You will learn the basic principles of Ayurveda (the science of longevity) and how you can bring balance to your mind and body through food. You will also enjoy feasting on Tim's delicious cooking.
This course is highly recommended for anyone who wishes to learn more about Ayurveda, Ayurvedic cooking and how to balance your body for optimal health.
For further details, please click here: Ayurveda and Cooking July 2014


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Hamilton College Workshop 2013/
Hello to the participants in the Hamilton College Worksong Workshop at the Hamilton College Community Farm! Here are the songs we sang while planting Kale and Kohlrabi. Some of these I still have yet to put the lyrics up on the main site, but I'll get to it!
Warm Them Pipes Trackalacka Hollow Leg Grey Goose Blackbird Get Up Goin Home Groundhog Old Man Berta Moto Wayaka Hammin' on a Live Oak Log
Thanks to everyone for coming out... it sounded great and it was fun getting all of that kale in the ground!


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Question- What is your favorite fish to catch?
Jeremy Browning: What is your favorite fish to catch?
Hey Jeremy,
I guess I can answer that in two ways. My absolute favorite is the Permit. They are in my opinion, the top gamefish and the one I find the most fun to go after.
With this being said, I also like to fish for whatever is best on the day I am out. There are lots of days where there are plenty of permit around, but it is slick calm and they are tough to approach. On these same days, the tarpon fishing can be fantastic. The weather dictates what will be best and if at all possible, that is what I want to be doing.
While I like Permit, Bonefish, Tarpon, Redfish and Snook the very best, the truth is that I would happily fish for goldfish in a bowl. I don't care. I love it all. Fly, Spin, Bait, Lures, any way, anywhere, anytime!
All the best,
Tom Rowland
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Don't Run Away From Nutrition, Learn More Here!
Nowadays, people are beginning to eat healthier foods and live healthier lifestyles. However, many people are unsure of how to begin when it comes to nutrition. Allow the following article to be your guide to leading a healthier life.
Salad has always been considered a health food, however the dressing many people use to cover the lettuce is not very healthy. Creamy dressings should be avoided, as they are high in calories and fat and do not contain many beneficial nutrients. Choose, instead, a vinaigrette or a home-made version with vinegar and some olive oil. Try adding walnuts and cranberries to your salad for extra nutrition.
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Breakfast should be a part of any diet plan. Not only does breakfast help your metabolism, but it also provides you with vitamins and nutrients.
Cut back on salt. Most fast foods and other junk foods are full of salt. By reducing the amount of salt you eat, you will adjust your taste buds so that even small amounts of salt are sufficient. Foods that aren't good for your health are going to become too salty tasting suddenly. You will find that you begin craving them less.
In your attempt to feel the best that you can during the course of the day, make sure to moderate your meal plan. When you consume too much fat or calories, it does cumulative damage to your overall health. Too many calories will ruin your health.
Make sure you consume broccoli. A real super food, just one medium stalk of broccoli more than fulfills your recommended daily value of vitamin K. Moreover, it contains about two days worth of the essential vitamin C. This can help ensure strong and healthy bones, and even lower your risk for certain cancers. To get the most nutritional bang for your broccoli, don't boil it or use the microwave. Use the steamer instead.
Consider artificial sweeteners as a substitute to cut sugars from your food intake. Too much sugar can lead to many health issues, including serious heart problems. Artificial sweeteners like Stevia and Splenda are great alternatives. You will not be able to tell the difference.
If you don't like to prepare raw veggies and fruits, some fruit juices can be good substitutes. You can get a lot of vitamins from fruit juice without the hassle of cutting fruit up. You should use a straw when drinking fruit juice because it can cause tooth decay.
Most vegetables, either fresh, canned or frozen, are a smart, low-calorie food choice. They will make you feel full and give you essential nutrients. Get enough servings each day by eating foods like salads that have vegetables included. Vegetable soup is also a good way to get enough of these foods.
Trade out a portion of white flour in a recipe for whole wheat flour for a quick nutritional boost. More nutrients and fiber are located in whole wheat flour; it is also less processed than white flour.
Hopefully you have learned enough to help you move towards a more nutritious lifestyle. Don't delay in putting this article's suggestions into action. You might be surprised by how quickly these changes start improving your health.


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Often I have some difficulty settling on a name. Certain things I just feel ought to have names. The sort of items that you carry around and use a lot. If I had something that was named and replace it, then of course the new one needs a name.I got a new cell phone. My old phone, which was my first was Gerald. Once someone called me on Gerald. It was a number from my home area code, but not one I had or recognized. A little old lady (well...she sounded like one) was on the other end. After she heard me say hello she said, "Oh...I guess this isn't Gerald." I simply responded, "I think you have the wrong number." I thought that'd be less confusing than, "Well...my phone is named Gerald."He was the free Verizon Motorola phone of about 2.5 years ago. A silvery plate surrounded by black with a pull out antenna.My new phone is the free Verizon Motorola of now. I left my camera connecting cords at school, so I can't do pictures...and I'm sort of too lazy anyway. It's purple and thinner and just more slick and modern seeming. I wasn't even really thinking about looking for a name for her. Then out of the blue, Sylvia seemed right. Actually, I was thinking about naming the compass that I picked out to get for Christmas (I'll be using it a lot this summer for some archaeological work) Then I had a name for my phone.I'll need a compass name because hopefully it's a tool I become very attached to. Alternatively it'll irritate me. So, I'll start out on the right foot and give it a name before it and I head to the field. I've got time. At least Sylvia has a name. I've only had her a day. It took me over a year to name my backpack (Rita). You can't rush these things, and I had been so attached to the previous bag (Agatha) that I simply wasn't ready to name Rita for a long time.Do you tend to find that names just come to you, or do you search them out and do it intentionally? Are you more attached to named things? What sort of things do you tend to name?
Well I arrived home after school to find we had gotten a new refridgerator. I had been told we were looking into a new one, but I thought it was a distant future type thing. Maybe after I go off to college in the Fall they'd replace the fridge I grew up with. Now it had not been in the best of shape for quite awhile, but still kept things cold. I was fond of its not entirely clean self after a fashion. Now I know maybe it's best for the fridge to move on to a new stage, but I was sad noone gave me a chance to say goodbye.I leave the docile white fridge in the morning, not knowing that this was my last morning to get things from it. I return after school to find a curved shiny mass of a fridge replacing it. However, I think in time I can come to like the new fridge. Although it has a seemingly (oh dear all the words that come to mind are puns) cold, steely exterior, the inside is really quite charming.Luckily, the old fridge is not on its way to be tossed out. It is going to live in the local community theater. So next time I may find myself there I might have to sneak into that room on the side and give my fridge a fond pat.My mother seemed surprised that I would have needed to say goodbye.
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An Interview with Chris Ethridge, Director of Attack of the Morningside Monster
by Mike Haberfelner
January 2015
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Your new movie Attack
of the Morningside Monster
- in a few words, what is it about?
In a nutshell, the film is about a series of murders that start
occurring in a small town in New Jersey. The town's police chief and
his officers are forced to search for the killer. Everyone is a
suspect. And the killer wears a very unusual mask, a little
different from the typical masked killers you've seen before.
How did the
project fall together in the first place, and to what extent could you
identify with the film's horror theme?
Jayson Palmer
(screenwriter) and I have worked on several smaller projects together,
including an authorized short film adaptation of Stephen King's short
story Survivor Type. We wanted to do something bigger.
Jayson pitched me a story he had been working on in various forms for a
long time (20 years, I think). I really liked some of the key
aspects and we worked together on building the full length film from his
initial concepts.
What can you tell
us about your screenwriter Jason Palmer, and what was your collaboration
with him like?
Jayson and I have worked together for
several years, so we have a pretty solid collaborative relationship.
For the writing process, we went through a bunch of drafts on
of the Morningside Monster, and he would write a draft and then I
would read and make notes and slowly we worked our way to the shooting
draft. In that respect, it is similar to a traditional writer/director relationship. However, Jayson is also a
producer on
all our films, so I regularly sought his opinion (and that of our other producer, Michael H. Harper) during the shoot and post-production to make
sure I delivered the best film possible. He was heavily involved all
the way through production.
What can you tell us about your
directorial approach to your subject at hand?
I wanted to
make a film in the masked killer genre that dug a little deeper. The
movie still contains the core genre component of a guy in mask stalking
his prey, but we also dig into motivations and relationships among the
people of this town. By the end of the movie, I think you know the
town pretty well, or at least the main players, and you understand why
everyone made the decisions that they made leading into the climax.
I have called it a dramatic horror film, and I think that's a pretty
appropriate way to classify it.
of the Morningside Monster
does get quite visceral at times - so what can you tell us about that
aspect of your movie, and was there ever any line you refused to cross
(for other than budgetary reasons)?
I never looked at the
gore of the film in terms of lines to cross. I just wanted to serve the
story properly. If anything, I tried to make sure we balanced the
gore as carefully as possible. In many of the scenes, it's limited
and specifically cut so that you think you see more than you do. The
one scene, however, that I think you are referring to, is definitely the
most visceral and graphic, and I really wanted to go for it in that one.
The action that occurs in that scene (without being too spoilery) is
necessary and important to the storyline, and I wanted to visualize the
graphic nature of the killer's choices. And I wanted to make sure
that fans that love the blood and guts got their payoff - it is a horror
film after all.
Nicholas Brendon
of the Morningside Monster
Buffy the Vampire Slayer-star
Nicholas Brendon, who also co-produced the
film - so how did he come on board, and what was your collaboration like?
came on board in a fairly typical manner - initially through discussions
with his manager. He appreciated the mystery elements of the script,
particularly some of the red herrings, and he brought an incredible level
of professionalism to his onscreen work. He was only with the
production for a short time, but he helped elevate our little indie
production a great deal.
Tiffany Shepis
Robert Pralgo
of the Morningside Monster
also stars indie horror icon Tiffany Shepis [Tiffany
Shepis interview - click here] - so what was it like working with
her, and what made her perfect for her role?
Tiffany Shepis
came to us as a recommendation from a producer friend who knew her.
I am so glad that he recommended her. She is an extremely talented
actress who brings a metric ton of indie horror experience to any
production. She is also a furious ball of energy both on screen and
in real life. Scenes just seem to come alive whenever she is in
What can
you tell us about the rest of your cast, and why exactly these people?
The very real short answer is: Because they were the right actors
for the roles.
The longer answer: We always knew that we were going to approach
Rob Pralgo to play Sheriff Haulk. He's an Atlanta native who has
worked in the industry for a very long time and is such a powerful,
charismatic actor. I knew he was going to anchor the film with a
strong presence. Rob knew and recommended Cat Taber (Mandy), and
as soon as she read the script and gave her thoughts, I knew she was
going to work out perfectly. In fact, the epilogue of the film was
heavily influenced by some of her notes. Rob and Michael knew
Amber Chaney (Abby), and we were fortunate to be able to bring her on
board in a role that's very difficult to get right - the nuance she
brought was unbelievable. It took us a while to find an
actor to play Clyde. We were beginning to worry, but Mike Stanley
had met our producer Michael at a film festival, and he sent in an
incredible video audition, and then we had our guy. Everyone else
we met and cast through a fairly traditional casting process, with the
exception of Jens Rasmussen (Professor Ragsdale) who we had worked with
on Survivor Type.
talk about the shoot as such for a bit, and the on-set atmosphere?
films are always a bit rushed, there's never enough time or money. I
always try and make sure things are at least fun, I prefer a set with a
little bit of good humor. Attack
of the Morningside Monster was a split shoot, and the
first section was long and tiring, and I am so proud of my cast and crew
for the way they handled all of the long days and obstacles with such
grace. The second half was a little less stressful and more laid
back, we had a little bit more room to breathe, and I think those shoots
days went a little smoother just because we were functioning better as a
few words about audience and critical reception of Attack
of the Morningside Monster
so far?
It has been extremely fascinating to watch the
critical reception of the film as it has rolled out these last couple of
months. The film is very character-driven, and we spend a lot of
time getting to know these people before any heavy action starts
(the searchmytrash.com
review makes note of this!). I like to remind people that the
original Halloween played the same way, an initial kill and then Michael
Myers didn't kill anyone else until 40+ minutes into the movie. Some
people love that style, and really get what we were going for, which pays
off powerfully in the conclusion. Some people are turned off by it - they
want more action up front. My producers and I aren't straddling any lines,
we knew exactly what kind of film we were making from the beginning.
In the end, I made the film that I wanted to make and I am grateful to the
people who appreciate it.
Any future projects you'd like to share?
are actively developing multiple follow-up projects. I'm not sure
what is going to shoot next, yet, but we have a couple of action-oriented
projects, a psychological thriller, a more traditional murder mystery, and
potentially a low-budget thoughtful sci-fi in the vein of Primer.
Lots of genre stuff, I really love to play in those worlds.
got you into filmmaking in the first place, and did you receive any formal
training on the subject?
I am, like so many filmmakers of
my generation, self-taught and inspired by the Kevin Smith/Robert
Rodriguez indies from the 90's. I just made a bunch of films, over a
dozen shorts. Many of them were not very good, but it's all part of
the learning process. I have nothing against film school, I think it
can be extremely beneficial to a young filmmaker, but it wasn't my path.
What can you tell us about your
filmwork prior to Attack
of the Morningside Monster?
As I mentioned above,
Jayson and I adapted Stephen King's short story Survivor Type with
permission from Mr. King. Before I met Jayson, I did a lot of things
with smaller film competitions and generally made one or two quick shorts
a year. Survivor Type was pretty much the moment where I decided to
buckle down and take the work more seriously.
How would you
describe yourself as a director?
I would describe myself as
a technical director who wants to be a better actor's director.
Particularly early on in my filmmaking career, I gravitated toward the
cinematic components: camera and lens and FX and shot choices to tell
story. More recently, I have tried to focus on making sure my actors
have what they need from me to deliver the best performance possible.
I am working hard on figuring out the best way to guide actors through
their process, and I still have a bit to learn in that regard.
However, I feel like one of my strengths is casting - I spent a lot of time
(again, with the input of Jayson and Michael) to make sure that we got the
right actor in every role. We've gotten some really strong reviews
on the acting in Attack
of the Morningside Monster, and I credit that
entirely to the talent of the people we brought on board.
Filmmakers who inspire
Kevin Smith and Robert Rodriguez were the instigators.
Joss Whedon, Quentin Tarantino, Kathryn Bigelow, David Twohy, Richard
Kelly, Spielberg, of course, been watching all of them for years.
More recently, Jen and Sylvia Soska [Soska
Twins interview - click here] and Nicholas Winding Refn have made
strong impressions on me. TV people, too, creators like Amy
Sherman-Palladino and David Kelly. I just recently binged Sons of
Anarchy and I think Kurt Sutter broke my brain. And those people are
just off the top of my head. So many inspiring filmmakers are out
there making things every day.
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a difficult question - I love so many. I really like movies that use
genre or story to sort of smuggle powerful thematic ideas into a fun film. That's my favorite type of movie. I always come back to Dogma
as a great example of using comedy to handle complex subject matter.
The Town is a great action/heist movie that is really about geographical
identity. Jen and Sylvia Soska have made a couple of really strong
films that wrap feminist themes in the context of traditional gore and
slasher films. Genre films that work on multiple levels always hit
me the hardest. Some other random ones I love: The Social
Network, American Mary, Serenity, Shawshank Redemption, Die Hard, Star
... and of
course, films you really deplore?
I'm not sure I deplore
too many films. If I don't like it, I can usually just walk away and
let it roll off. There are some exceptions: I actively disliked Man
of Steel, and Cop Out just made me sad. It's rough when one of your
heroes makes a bad movie.
Your/your movie's
website, Facebook, whatever else?
Website: http://www.themorningsidemonster.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themorningsidemonster
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrningsideMnstr
or @MrningsideMnstr
Anything else you are
dying to mention and I have merely forgotten to ask?
really, these were some great questions.
for the interview!
Thank you for putting it together!
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26th Street in Little Village is one of the most vibrant commercial districts in the City of Chicago. Called "The Mexican Capital of the Midwest," Little Village is a center for restaurants, stores, jobs, and housing.
Little Village restaurants and stores do not only serve the community. They serve the City of Chicago, suburbs, and are a center of tourism from other states from throughout the Midwest. While the area has fared better than most commercial districts in Chicago during the recession, there are still a troubling number of vacancies in an area that had traditionally had few vacancies, if any.
In September, 2012 Teska Associates, in association with Axia Development, was retained by Little Village SSA #25 to conduct a market analysis and economic development strategic plan for Little Village SSA #25.
This study aims to answer the following questions:
1) What is the current make-up of businesses in SSA #25?
2) What are the current market conditions facing these businesses?
3) What is the demand (or gap) for additional retail and restaurants?
4) What are the desires of businesses, customers, and residents as expressed through a survey and a series of focus groups?
5) What are the characteristics of competing business districts?
6) What are the challenges to redevelopment and reuse of properties?
7) What economic development strategies would improve the business climate, retain businesses, and attract new businesses to SSA #25?
Executive Summary
Little Village SSA #25 is home to one of the most vibrant commercial districts in the City of Chicago. Six distinct sectors make up the SSA, which is best known for 26th Street between California and Kostner, but also includes a mixed use area along 25th Street between Kedzie and Lawndale, auto-oriented commercial arterials along Kedzie and Pulaski, and a small commercial district on 31st Street. Together, there are over 600 business licenses in SSA #25, with a prevalence of restaurants, specialty grocery stores, and bridal/ quinceañera stores. In all, there are 110 restaurants, 96 miscellaneous retailers, and 33 beauty salons, making the area a destination retail district that draws customers from throughout Chicago, the suburbs, and the Midwest.
Retail is supported through several factors, including high traffic counts, high density of population and a large concentration of employers. 26th Street, Kostner Avenue, Pulaski Road, and Kedzie Avenue all have over 18,000 Average Daily Traffic which are very healthy numbers to support retail. There are over 95,000 residents within a five minute drive, and over 350,000 people within a ten minute drive. Finally, there are over 1,800 employers with over 30,000 employees within a five minute drive.
Yet, a rise in vacancies in the SSA has raised concerns. A retail gap analysis conducted for this study determined large gaps for general merchandise, health and personal care, and convenience shopping. The study also confirmed the importance of restaurants and groceries as an engine of growth for the SSA.
Three market comparisons were conducted: Pilsen, Wicker Park/Division Street, and Cicero/Berwyn/N. Riverside. The market comparisons showed relatively high rent levels in Little Village and less land available for new development and national retailers. Many of the services offered by the SSA are similar to other areas, although the SSA may consider offering loan packaging to assist its members.
Key recommendations include:
1 | A retail retention strategy to include marketing current SSA programs such as the Façade Rebate Program and Signage Improvement Grant (SIG). Consider a program to add WI FI across 26th Street to entice younger customers and increase support for restaurants and places to go to work off-site. Expand on the use of the La Villita Facebook page, and expand the branding/identity program to improve signage throughout the SSA.
2 | Enhance public safety through continuing to build relationships with the Chicago Police Department and other local organizations focused on public safety. Improvements to improve lighting, litter and graffiti removal, and consider private security or guides especially on peak evenings.
3 | Attract new businesses through proactively recruiting a mix of local, national, and Mexican-owned businesses to expand into Little Village. Seek opportunities for shared parking with local businesses during off-business hours. Pursue strategic acquisition of vacant parcels to add parking. Establish a Creative Arts District along 25th Street to attract artists and creative industries that are getting priced out of other neighborhoods and want a more genuine neighborhood experience. Attract new development along Pulaski and Kedzie, such as at the former Armando's Supermarket site and the underutilized properties stretching down to 27th Street.
4 | Promote quality urban design through a branding campaign, renovation of Manuel Perez Jr. Plaza to add lighting and decorative gates that respect veterans and attract additional families and space for small events. Undertake parking improvements at key intersections to add diagonal parking spaces and/or provide additional sidewalk space for outdoor seating for restaurants. Create a new outdoor public space by working with Little Village Plaza between Troy Street and Whipple Street.
5 | Coordinate with street vendors so that they add character and vitality but limit locations to not compete directly with similar businesses that have additional real estate and operating expenses.
6 | Investigate establishing or amending a TIF District so that increment derived from new developments is reinvested in the heart of the SSA to benefit the small businesses in the community.
7 | Expand recreation and open space opportunities such as new fields planned on Kedzie, consider attracting sports facilities into former industrial spaces that would attract people to Little Village, and work with local organizations to expand positive opportunities for youth to enhance public safety.
You can download a copy of the Executive Summary by clicking on this link. Please note that Acrobat Reader is required to open the executive summary. You can download the free Acrobat Reader directly from Adobe from here.
For additional study details, contact the Little Village Chamber of Commerce at 773.521.5387