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In this scene: Carver is wandering through a social-rebranding party at an art gallery in the city.
(Previously in "Stockholm": Anakin Carver returns to Los Angeles, where he now works as an advertising creative, having recovered from his disastrous unemployment "holiday" back home in San Francisco. )
The room was dotted with paintings and prints roughly the size of an A4 sheet of paper. Most pieces seemed to feature a curved pipe design that seemed oddly familiar. The walls were already massively white and further bleached by harsh white spots, while the inner gallery was murky with soft overhead lamps. A bar was set up at the very end of the space, apparently outfitted with an inner fluorescent tube, which made the bartender resemble the bartender from that movie where the guy tries to kill his kid with an axe. In an effort to counter this effect he seemed to have been caked with stage foundation and rouge, further complementing his impressively white teeth and seventeen-year-old's haircut. As I considered taking a photo of the entire bar area with my phone, I was brushed from the left by a blond girl wearing a uniform black polo shirt and pants. She glanced back toward me, not to say 'sorry' but simply to look. To make contact. Her hair was quite long and pulled back, slightly heavy black eyeliner that seemed to smolder in the half-light, plain lips. There was a slight movement around her mouth, a tightening at the edges of her lips before she turned around and swiftly navigated through several more stops on her way back to the bar. She stood at attention to the right of the bartender. Doing what, I couldn't immediately guess, but I could still see her black-outlined eyes all the way across the room.
"Excuse me, do you have the time?" Before I could check my watch the woman handed me a brochure. "None of us do, but they have nothing but time. Time to wonder why their mommies and daddies went away. Why they're kept in small containers and poked at by children whose parents want their little Timmy or Mandy to have a pet to play with." The cover showed several puppies looking at the camera inside a plastic cubicle. I assumed we were supposed to interpret their naturally droopy features as being 'forlorn' or 'depressed'. I suspected the photographer's assistant must have been holding a bit of sausage at a forty-degree angle away from the lens. I handed the woman whatever I had in my pocket, which turned out to be a ten-dollar bill and one adult-aged pass to an all-undocumented worker performance of "Ricárd Tres" at a black-box theater in one of the popular Asian neighborhoods. I assumed it was in Spanish, but didn't want to appear prejudiced. While she was distracted, probably deciding if it was a mockumentary performance piece or triumph of the human spirit, I slipped back into the crowd to the opening lines of "Come Undone" by Duran Duran on the sound system.
Janice Harmon was wearing a name tag, which allowed me to identify her among the bloc of people I'd never met. Coincidently to my approach the couple talking to her suddenly decided to move on (sort of like what always happens in movies).
"Uh, yes." She looked up with a blank-expectant expression.
"Anakin Carver." I took her half-outstretched hand and didn't shake it.
"Pleased to meet you."
"Yeah, glad to finally meet you in person."
She cocked her head. "Do we have common acquaintances?"
"We probably do."
"Uh," another cock of the head, "Who?"
"I don't know, I didn't think to check."
"I think I know why you're here. I'll let you in on a secret, we're all here for the same reason, to create intimacy in our lives."
"I'd never really thought about it that way…"
"Yes, intimacy and sharing is what a balanced diet including Milwaukee Macaroni products is really about. A house is not a home without a hearth, and a kitchen is just a room without Milwaukee Macaroni."
"No, you added me as a friend a few months ago, remember? Thanks for inviting me tonight. I've never been to a personal rebranding party before."
She laughed in a way that simultaneously sounded like she was trying not to laugh and trying to force a laugh. It was mildly upsetting. "I, okay, let me ask—."
"By the way, congratulations on the new house. I've been following your updates. I thought that damn inspector was never going to pass your downstairs plumbing." I really wanted a drink. "So, what's your brand now? You used to be a personal excellence specialist, right?"
Her eyes widened and she laughed/not laughed again. "Okay, wonderful to meet you. Make sure to stick around for the complimentary cuisine provided by Milwaukee Macacroni. You will taste three kinds of cheese, guaranteed." She hurried that last part and transitioned away.
The girl at the bar looked away just as I'd looked at her. She was back in place, standing almost perfectly straight aside from a mild slope in her shoulders. The bartender had said something and she was smiling in response. It was probably slightly amusing, at most. He was probably in his mid-to-late-thirties, but actually looked like it, rather than just happening to be that age. She couldn't have been older than twenty-four. Rather than approaching the bar area right then, I followed a waiter until he stopped moving to grab a glass of sparkling white wine (doubtful it was authentic champagne) from his tray.
My favorite series of pieces were of tables and chairs, done in smeared oils on blank, white backgrounds. There were several different designs of chairs; straight backed, rounded and ultra-modern Scandinavian. And most of them involved macaroni noodles in some way, now that I noticed. As I approached the row of chair sculptures, a projection screen above them displayed a basic version of my profile; including photo, name, brief biography and most recent three status updates. Party guests were encouraged to "friend" me during this time by aiming their camera-enabled smartphones at the screen. The girl at the bar was likely of Scandinavian descent. Based on nothing but a first impression I guessed a combination of Icelandic and Danish, due mainly to the roundness of the jaw and lower forehead – as opposed to the high foreheads of Swedes and Norwegians, along with their broader and longer chins. Just a useful generalization, naturally. I certainly could have been wrong. All three pieces in the chair triptych were already sold, as noted by the little red macaroni stickers on the white name tags.
An hour later the girl at the bar had shifted to ignoring me, having made three consecutive attempts at eye contact without being approached. I had actually gone to the bar to order a mixed drink, but she happened to have been dragging the garbage bin toward the service entrance. Her thin arms strained to pull the large, rubber-plastic container filled with glass bottles and recyclable cups. She bent forward to grip the handle and this outlined the bagginess of her slightly too-large uniform work pants. As I waited for my vodka gimlet I fought the urge to run over and single-handedly pick up the container and carry it outside for her while she held the door open for me. Her lips would be pursed with a combination of embarrassment and admiration. I tipped one dollar and walked back to the front of the room where the Milwaukee Macaroni belly dancers were performing in a "C" shaped pattern.
The crowd seemed to have been infiltrated by young, thin women in matching red dresses and boots, wielding handheld video cameras. One of them advanced on me, looking up with her big, curious eyes. I wasn't sure what to do so I handed her my card. She took it without looking and moved away. I had four cards left in my shirt pocket, at this rate I'd need them all. In the middle of the room an older gentleman had apparently sat down on a sculpture of a chair made entirely from macaroni noodles, in a fit of confusion. A scruffy young man whom I assumed was the featured artist kept tugging on shirtsleeves and yelling, "Look! He's gone and done it!" in a very broad Australian accent. Surprisingly broad. Ocker, even. Janice was all-smiles as she gently escorted the gentleman with the tired legs away from the centerpiece and toward his wife, whose face wasn't anywhere near as red as the cheap cabernet the waiters were handing out, but as close as was naturally possible. Along the walls, an electronic feed featured profile updates where people just like me made mention of Milwaukee Macaroni products in one hundred and forty characters or less.
I placed my plastic glass down on a small table covered in fliers and folded papers. The girl from the bar was talking to one of the security guards, not facing him, but standing alongside with her arms folded. She somehow sensed my looking and glanced over at me. This time she didn't look away.
I could approach her and hand her my card, without saying anything, during the chorus of the song that was currently playing. She'd read it, see my title and even if she didn't understand what an 'associate creative director' was she'd see it was clearly better than 'catering assistant' (or actor/bartender) and be persuaded. Alternately, I could introduce myself and talk to her with the equality of a fellow guest, tell her how I couldn't stand the phonies and ask what time she got off work. She wouldn't answer immediately, but sort of look at me, glancing back and forth between my eyes to test my seriousness with an amused expression and then look over at the bartender before answering me. I'd be idling in the parking lot as she walked out of the back entrance, half an hour after closing, dressed in her street clothes. She'd wave goodnight to the four older guys in her crew who would watch with resentful interest as she hurried toward my car and climbed into the passenger seat, looking up at me with those blue-inside-black-rimmed eyes. We'd drive to the coast, in near silence. She'd lean against her open window and look back at me every so often while I tuned the radio for something properly evocative. My eyes would drift over her clothes; designer jeans and a fairly sensible floral print silk chemise top, fabric too thin for the night air. She'd try not to shiver but I would notice the gooseflesh along her fair arms. We'd be parked at the coast, several hours before dawn. Somewhere away from the main road, overlooking the ocean. We'd pass back and forth a half-empty bottle of vodka she'd liberated from the bar before final count, with a wink to the bartender who knew she'd never give in to him even though they were the closest in age among the crew and occasionally she called him late at night to talk to because he was the only guy who would listen. She'd smoke an ultra-light cigarette while I hooked up my mp3 player and cued a playlist I'd created months ago for such an occasion. Only a few bars into the next song she'd already have forgotten to put the cigarette to her lips and the ash would have burnt halfway down. She was likely an actress trying to earn money in a flexible job while going out for auditions during the day, which explained her uncanny sense of presence in the gallery. Left unspoken were the several years she'd been at this job while not managing to land much of any on-camera work. There would be an undercurrent of desperation about her that I'd have unconsciously felt within her very first glance. The hunger for recognition and to be looked at with desire. That very sexualized despair would have excited me. We wouldn't know each other's last names, and there would be, maybe, three hours left before dawn. The intensity of night would be crucial here. Neither of us would want to face the other in daylight. She'd ask me if I had any coke and she'd actually mean cocaine and I wouldn't. Then she'd feel self-conscious for having asked. She'd turn away and look toward the dashboard without actually seeing it, lost in her momentary thoughts. The mournful vocals in the song would seem to underscore the loneliness and craving between us. The distance between our two bodies would seem oceanic. She'd be laying at a slant, head resting on the seatback, looking back at me from an angle. I would reach over and take the cigarette from her delicate fingers, toss it out the window, then lean in and almost touch her lips. I would notice faint freckles across her cheeks. Her bare, unpainted lips would part. Pale blue eyes lined in black. Her breath would catch and…
The song ended and another one I really didn't like started as the waiters started coming around with Milwaukee Macaroni samples in small biodegradable single-serving containers. I looked at my phone. No new messages, but it was almost midnight. The girl finished talking to the security guard and walked back in the direction of the bar along the perimeter of the gallery, picking up discarded glasses from small tables. She was wearing a pair of black sneakers with colorful girly socks peeking out beneath the cuffs of her workpants and I'd somehow missed this all night. They were the exact sort of socks I really wanted to use in my sneakers campaign. This occurred to me as I walked toward the exit and would never see her again.
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Things You Don't Know About "Rain Rain Go Away!"
First things first, although we are going to talk about a few interesting things you may not know about one of the best songs for kids – Rain Rain Go Away – something you may definitely know about it is that there are not many preschool songs out there more popular than it.
In other words, Rain Rain Go Away is a wildly popular children song, or rather a nursery rhyme if we are to be a bit technical here. In fact, it's also one of the few kids video songs to have enjoyed a fair bit of popularity across the world.
Different Versions
As with most other highly popular English songs for kids out there, Rain Rain Go Away too has many different versions to boast of. However, in recent times, the version that has emerged as the most popular is the one that follows the title line (Rain Rain Go Away) with "come again another day."
Not One of the Latest Songs!
Although the modern version of Rain Rain Go Away might trick you into believing this song was born not too long ago, you will probably be surprised to know that it's origin actually goes as long back as the 17th century.
However, it was officially only published in the 19th century.
But that didn't stop from many alternative versions from coming. We now have many including the "washing day", "Midsummer day" and the list goes on.
The words that the poem consists of right now are believed to have been inspired from the rhyme and words used in the first-ever version of the song. And that version was first made by James Howell, although he didn't get anything published so whether he can or cannot be considered the official author is up for debate.

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Party prep and more party prep
My big Mama's Monday Must Do this week is party prep and more of it! This week is all about my big boy's 3rd Birthday and I'm not sure who is more excited, him or me!
Bless his heart, he wanted to help decorate the party bags, well then it became decorate his Shrek hands! (not for the party!) I was glad of the help, there are 30 to make!


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My Cleaning Product Must Have's
I have tried so many stain removers since becoming a mom. I've tried eco friendly, organic, home made diy's and nothing comes close to good ol Shout! Sometimes especially when it comes to baby you just have to "Shout It Out!"
Bissell Steam Mop
With having a creepy little crawler wondering around on my floors all day I don't like to use harsh chemicals. This is where a steam mop comes in handy! Kill germs and blast away mess all with the power of steam. Tip: add a few drops of essential oil to the water to liven up the aroma
I like to use very hot water when I am cleaning and these help protect my hands. The bottom of the glove has a feature that helps it stay folded up so cleaner or hot water doesn't run down your arm. I have never liked the idea or feeling of cleaners on my hands so cleaning gloves are a absolute must have for me and these happen to be my favorite.
White Basic Cloths
I don't use anything too fancy when I am cleaning. I have a set of white basic cloths I use every single day for wiping down my tile back splash in my kitchen, counter tops, oven, windows, Milo's toys, etc These are my go to.
Dish Wand
Is it just me or is anyone else obsessed with these? I have a giant single pan sink and this has become my saving grace. No more fumbling around with wet hands and a dish soap bottle. Just fill and go! It's truly the simple things I suppose.
There you have it. My list of the cleaning products I always have on hand. List some of your favorite cleaning products in the comments below and any ideas of topics you would like to see me write about! I love interacting and hearing from my readers. So lets chat
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I don't know if I'm allergic but many make my hands break out in hives, almost poison ivy like. I love method too! They smell so dang goodDelete
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About two weeks before attending Austria to take part in the Ironman in July 2007, I was blessed with a very painful ear infection in the right ear. I had a series of ear drops prescribed after having a wick soaked in tar packed into the canal for a week (not nice). Eventually the inflammation eased and the drops could reach the source of the pain. I was told no swimming and that the only prevention was to never ever let the ear get wet. Great…some advice that was to a Channel Aspirant. Anyway, I used the setback to begin my swim taper for the event and swam through it albeit keeping the sessions very brief so as not to loose the feel of the water.
I mentioned at the end of the last post that I had been getting some grief from the left ear, well on Friday (05.10.07) I visited my GP and received some drops, but as usual it didn't help due to the swelling and the canal being more or less closed, so today I popped to the ENT at hospital where again I had them suctioned and guess what …they told me the only cure was not to swim. Some help that is. I do have some moulded swim plugs that cost me a small fortune, but I have also learnt that the hospital will provide me with a set free of charge !! Well that's got to be a result.
I can still swim, though it is kind of fortunate that I had planned a easy recovery week before a tough weekend in the Lake District. I have another appointment next week when hopefully I will get the all clear. I know swimmers ears can be very problematic so I just wanted to sort early this time and continue to take as much prevention measures as possible.
Monday, 8 October 2007
What do we have 'ear'
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- Maggie said...
Hi Mark
Keep up the good work your training seems to be going better than mine with all your outdoor training, although i am heading off down to Troon beach today for some sea swimming today. Thanks for the comment on my blog, i am still finding my way about the site just now but im sure i will work it all out soon.
keep in touch as me will probably bump into each other in Dover in August.
- 14 October 2007 at 12:35
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Six Wives of the Brothers Grimm
Six Wives for the Brothers Grimm presents six dioramas exploring themes raised by Jakob and Wilhelm Grimm and other sources of fairy and folk tales. Designed for Brooklyn's urban, plural environment, the panels depict sculptural figures I created by applying traditional and non-traditional bookbinding techniques to pigment-stiffened articles of clothing embedded with objects. Many of the figures open to reveal one-of-a-kind books and additional objects. Serving as the characters' inner voices, the hand-made books contain excerpts from Emily Dickinson poems about the personal tragedies, usually romantic, people secretly endure. The lettering in the texts is all hand-cut, reflecting the fragility of their expression.
This was first shown at the Brooklyn Public Library's Grand Army Plaza-Central Branch in 2004.


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Challenger to Watch 2017: Bloom & Wild
Delivering progress (via letterbox).
There are few brands that will be as credited with 'saving lives' as often as these guys. At the touch of a button, Bloom & Wild dispatches flowers to your loved one/angry one, arriving just as you need them.
Where Bloom & Wild excels is in their approach to understanding what today's consumers actually want, rather than creating an online version of what has always existed. Although they also offer a subscription model, a category first, Bloom & Wild's key innovation lies elsewhere. It's not in colours or range, it's not price or availability. It's simply a matter of speed, and with a 2-hour delivery service, that's what they are challenging within the market.
"We want to make it a joy to send flowers as well as to receive them – we want the whole end-to-end journey to be awesome so that users keep coming back", says Head of Product, Sharon Anne Kean, "That means innovating at every single stage through the supply chain to the customer experience - challenging how this has been done before".
Bloom & Wild deals directly with growers to ensure that they get the flowers first, without having to deal with wholesalers or flower markets. They ask for flowers that are still closed, meaning that they can be easily transported, and will open a few hours after arrival. The natural outcome of the speed with which they get the flowers means that they end up lasting longer in your living room too.
On top of this, their packaging is designed to fit through a standard UK letter box (200mm x 38mm), to ensure there are no hold ups with delivery by your local postman (though same day deliveries are slung on a courier bike). The specially designed box holds the flowers in place, and they are protected even as they fall through the letterbox to the floor.
Finally, faster flowers demand a speedy interface. Sharon and her team celebrate every microsecond they gain by speeding loading and processing times of orders, knowing that each step gets them closer to a service that is completely frictionless.
With a stated ambition to become Europe's most loved flower brand, expect Bloom & Wild to keep pushing the boundaries of what's possible in 2017, forcing progress on a category that has been static for years.


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What Are Design Patterns?
Design patterns are a way to create excellent OOP programs where update and changes can be made without having to rebuild your site from scratch. In many respects, they are the implementation of OOP principles into several different patterns for common uses. They are not templates but rather strategies for solving common programming problems with OOP.
The Pleasure of Doing Something Well
With PHP 5 (or some build of PHP 5) came a host of OOP structures including abstract classes, interfaces, class and method accessors and other OOP elements that moved PHP closer to an OOP language. Do you need OOP for writing effective and practical code in PHP? No. Will learning OOP make you a better programmer? Yes. Design patterns will make you a superior programmer.
If that doesn't answer your question of Why bother with OOP or Design Patterns?; then this blog probably isn't for you—at least now now. If you do derive pleasure in doing something well, all you need are a few OOP and Design Pattern principles and lots of patience with understanding advanced programming concepts. Here are a few OOP principles:
- A class should only have a single responsibility
- Strive for loosely coupled objects (classes)
- Favor composition over inheritance
- Subclass from interfaces and abstract classes
We'll be discussing those and other OOP/Design Pattern principles with examples in PHP. The principles apply to all languages, and so if you're familiar with them from one programming language you'll find that they apply to PHP as well. The syntax may be different but the principles remain the same.
Is PHP Ready for Design Patterns and OOP?
When I first began writing design patterns I didn't think that Internet languages were ready for advanced programming structures. After all, JavaScript and PHP were weakly typed languages (what we like to call dynamic languages), ActionScript had no private class accessors or even abstract classes, and SQL is so small that it didn't make a lot of sense to even think about it possibly being bothered by design patterns. OOP and design patterns were structures for languages like Java and C++.
A lot of this thinking changed when in 1998 I read Tom Myers' and Alexander Nakhimovsky's book JavaScript Objects. They basically just went ahead and demonstrated how JavaScript could be structured along the lines of OOP. They didn't make a big deal about it; they just did it. Their work reminded me of the observation that upon structural analysis, bees should not be able to fly. However, the bees apparently did not read the reports and went ahead and flew anyway.
With PHP 5, too many structures had been built in to suggest that the language's framers were not thinking about OOP structures. In 2006, IBM sponsored a post, Five common PHP design patterns, and they later followed it up with another, Five more PHP design patterns. To my way of thinking, if IBM thinks that design patterns can be profitably used with PHP, who am I to get all obsessive and claim otherwise? Who indeed?
Some critics have claimed that design pattern and OOP enthusiasts try to "force" OOP and design patterns on languages where they don't belong. That's probably not true on several levels. Professional programmers (i.e., those with computer science and computer engineering degrees) simply get used to a certain programming style—most likely OOP. Then, like Nakhimovsky and Myers (who were professors at Colgate University), they just start using the structures they're accustomed to programming with on Internet languages like JavaScript. They quickly demonstrate that OOP structures work just fine and have the same benefits that they have for languages like Java, C++ and SmallTalk.
With PHP 5, it's very difficult to argue with, or even take seriously, those who want to avoid OOP and design patterns because they being "forced on PHP." Even in pre-PHP 5 times, certain structures could be applied to PHP and they reaped the benefits of these more advanced programming structures. So, we're not going to spend a lot of time arguing about whether design patterns can be applied to PHP or not. Like the bee, we're just going to fly with it.
A Short History of Design Patterns
Design patterns were developed at the encouragement of both developers and businesses that used software. The one constant in software is change. So, knowing that, developers set out to find how they could create programs that could be developed collaboratively, be changed by adding new modules or changing existing ones and could be reused. The first such development goes back to Xerox Parc in 1979 with the introduction of the Model-View-Controller (MVC). This separated key elements that had been fused together by programming practices and opened the door for greater flexibility. The real jump came in 1995 with the publication of Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software by Erich Gamma, Richard Helm, Ralph Johnson and John Vlissides. Generally known as The Gang of Four (or GoF) Gamma and his colleagues created a catalog of 23 Design Patterns that we will be examining on this blog, written in PHP.
A Little About Us
Years ago, a guy named Mark Winstanley and I wrote a book together on using Flash with various kinds of middleware for backend work, Server-Side Flash. Part of my contribution was to write the chapter on Flash and PHP, and that's how I discovered PHP. This was back in 2000. Since that time, I've been teaching a university class on the basics of PHP up to the point of creating and using tables in MySQL before then end of the term.
This term (Spring 2010) I was able to put together an entire course just for PHP and OOP and advanced database work (working with relational databases). We're using PHP 5.x with the 'x' depending on whether we're using the university server or the one that's built into my Snow Leopard Mac. Some time ago I tried my hand at writing some design patterns in PHP, and I found that it was possible; so we got the idea of writing a PHP blog. On this blog, my collaborator (Chandima Cumaranatunge) and I will be using PHP 5 but will probably switch to PHP 6 as it becomes more standardized. Up until now, virtually everything we've done with design patterns has been done with ActionScript 3.0 and Flash/Flex (Flash Builder). We had written a book, ActionScript 3.0 Design Patterns: Object-Oriented Programming Techniques with O'Reilly Publishers and decided to create a blog on the same topic. (So now you know we really come from a different universe—or at least a parallel one.)
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Where We Work
In the last five years, the 2030 Water Resources Group (2030 WRG) and its partners have elevated awareness about the challenges and risks of water scarcity in a growing number of countries, and demonstrated how parties can effectively tackle water resources challenges together.
Every country has unique water challenges, and these challenges will differ by time, place, and sector. We are currently operating with these first eight based on a transparent set of criteria, most important of which is that we must be invited by the state or country governments. A strong government commitment to work with stakeholders in constructive, transparent and sustained dialogue cannot be undervalued. It is only through an open, diverse and inclusive level of trust that reforms can gain any traction.
For that reason we are currently operating in India, Mexico, Mongolia, Peru, South Africa and Tanzania. We are furthermore engaged at differing levels in Kenya, where we have been asked by its Government to conduct a targeted an analysis of water resource management issues; in Jordan, where we developed an analysis and fact base to help shape its National Water Policy and Decisions (2011); and in Bangladesh, where we have commissioned a nationwide study to map water sector related activities to identify gaps and a possibly deeper 2030 WRG intervention.
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May 03, 2012
Triggertrap: Control your SLR from an iPhone
"Triggertrap Mobile," write its creators, "is the best way to trigger your camera based on sounds, magnetism, movement, or the number of faces in your image – all from your iPhone! How bloody awesome is that…"
[Via Bryan O'Neil Hughes]
Found this yesterday, on more "widget" for iphone to shoot movies with Iphone or anything
Ken in KY
Damn you and Hughes! too many fun gadgets to spend $ on. Well, by "damn" I guess I mean "thank". Cheers!
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Travel guide and general information for the Kimberley Region of WA,
plus exclusive merchandise, clothing, DVD's, books & collectables.
To watch in [HD] High Definition or Issues downloading on your phone CLICK HERE
Wolfe Creek Crater is a well-preserved meteorite impact crater (astrobleme) in Western Australia. It is accessed via the Tanami Road 150 km (93 mi) south of the town of Halls Creek. The crater is central to the Wolfe Creek Meteorite Crater National Park.
The crater averages about 875 metres in diameter, 60 metres from rim to present crater floor and it is estimated that the meteorite that formed it had a mass of about 50,000 tonnes, while the age is estimated to be less than 300,000 years (Pleistocene).Small numbers of iron meteorites have been found in the vicinity of the crater, as well as larger so-called 'shale-balls', rounded objects made of iron oxide, some weighing as much as 250 kg.
It was brought to the attention of science after being spotted during an aerial survey in 1947, investigated on the ground two months later, and reported in publication in 1949. The European name for the crater comes from a nearby creek, which was in turn named after Robert Wolfe (early reports misspell the name as Wolf Creek), a prospector and storekeeper during the gold rush that established the town of Halls Creek.
Aboriginal Significance
The local Djaru (Jaru) Aboriginal people refer to the crater as Kandimalal. There are multiple Dreaming stories about the formation of the crater. One such story describes the crater's round shape being formed by the passage of a rainbow snake out of the earth, while another snake formed the nearby Sturt Creek. Another story, as told by an Elder, is that one day the crescent moon and the evening star passed very close to each other. The evening star became so hot that it fell to the ground, causing an enormous explosion and flash, followed by a dust cloud. This frightened the people and a long time passed before they ventured near the crater to see what had happened. When they finally went there, they realised that this was the site where the evening star had fallen to the Earth.
Wolf Creek The Movie and Wolf Creek 2
The crater was featured in the 2005 horror film Wolf Creek, and the sequel in 2013, Wolf Creek 2, the spelling of the movie title is different to the actual spelling of the Wolfe Creek Crater Reserve.
The has been suggestion that the movie has its origins based on true events, there is no verbal or written historical evidence of this and the movie is entirely fictional – make believe.
This makes visiting the area interesting... giving people a heighten sense of awareness and alertness and making the travel to the site an eerie adventure…those that are movie buffs have been taking pictures of the site and signs and posting them online for all to see.
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Outback travel can be a very exciting adventure but it also can be very hazardous especially off road and in remote and isolated areas.
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David-Emil Wickström [*1978 in Bergen, Norway] studied Scandinavian studies, musicology and ethnomusicology at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and the University of Bergen. In 2003 he completed his candidatus philologiae degree in ethnomusicology from the University of Bergen with a thesis on the revival of Norwegian traditional vocal music and the Ragnar Vigdal tradition.
Funded in part by a fieldwork grant from the DAAD he spent 18 months doing fieldwork in the popular music scene of St. Petersburg for his PhD from 2004 to 2006. From 2006 to 2009 he was employed as a phd fellow and from 2009 until 2010 as a research assistant at the University of Copenhagen. In September 2009 he successfully defended his dissertation on Post-Soviet popular music in St. Petersburg and Berlin. He currently administrates the Bachelor degree program «Pop Music Design» at the Pop Academy Baden-Württemberg – University for Popular Music and Music Business in Mannheim, Germany.
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How do internationals usually arrange for housing and stuff?
Most universities have some on-campus grad housing, but often they say its limited and you might not get it even if you apply.
Since I've never lived in the US, I am not even sure what kind of things to look for in looking for an apartment / house that I could rent with other people.
Is it normal practice to come to the University first, and stay with a senior or someone for a week or so, while looking for your own place? Hotels would be too expensive for me, and most internationals, I would imagine.
Anyone who applied last year, and had to deal with this, have any helpful tips?


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From my new column at City & State:
The City Council funding process is so intentionally opaque, so jackstraw and piecemeal that it should not even be a surprise to find the Members from Kew Gardens or the Upper West Side sponsoring $75,000 allocations for the High Line. Yet even one of the sponsoring council members in question was surprised to discover that she had been credited, in the 2013 FY Budget, with such an unusual allocation. CM Gale Brewer, asked why she had given money to the High Line, which is not in her district, flatly denied the designation, insisting, "First time I ever heard about it."
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Gloria Galloway (The Globe and Mail):
Scientists working for the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission have asked their union to negotiate a policy on scientific integrity that would allow them to express their views about nuclear-safety issues without fear of reprisals from management.
The unionized professional employees at the nuclear regulator and two nuclear research facilities – Chalk River in Ontario and Whiteshell in Manitoba – have been negotiating a new contract for the past three years, a process that was significantly delayed as a result of last year's federal election.
The labour talks have continued as the two reactors are gradually being decommissioned.
Sources familiar with the bargaining say the CNSC workers decided that, with all of the changes that will be occurring at the two facilities, this is the time they should negotiate for the right to point out potential problems without fear of embarrassing their managers or being told to keep problems under wraps.
The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC), the union that represents them, says the aim is to secure scientific integrity in the workplace. Allowing more freedom for government scientists to speak to the public and the media has been a central theme of the PIPSC's negotiations with many government departments.
"When our members fight for scientific integrity to be in the collective agreement, they're not just fighting for their own right as regulatory scientists, they're also fighting for the rights of every Canadian to live in safety," Debi Daviau, president of PIPSC.
"The situation with specialists at the nuclear regulator is a clear case of that," she said. "After a decade of disregard for the advice of public service professionals, we want to see real change reflected in our collective agreements."
The effort to free the CNSC's scientific staff to voice concerns comes as the regulator investigates allegations contained in an anonymous letter, purportedly written by employees at the nuclear regulator, that says information was withheld from commissioners while they were making critical decisions about the licensing of this country's nuclear plants.
The letter, which was sent several weeks ago to CNSC president Michael Binder, points to five separate cases in which the commission's staff sat on relevant material about risk or non-compliance that might have called the safety of a plant into question.
Environmental groups have complained for many years that the CNSC acts more as a booster for nuclear energy than as a watchdog for public safety.


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may measure the intellectual and social relations that an individual bears to the community in which he lives.
We may freely admit the statement of the socialist that "the rich are growing richer," but it does not follow as a corollary that the poor are growing poorer. It is true that capital through combination has vastly increased its power to organize and prosecute industrial pursuits on a scale of unprecedented magnitude, and that, especially as the result of energetic exploitation of new inventions, large rewards have been gained by bold investors; but I claim that, in the aggregate, labor has gained a much larger share of these benefits without incurring any of the risks.
The rich pecuniary rewards which have been reaped by Sir Henry Bessemer, and by other manufacturers who were far-seeing and courageous enough to develop his cheap process of steel-making and its later modifications, make but a small item when compared to the countless millions paid to labor during the past thirty years as the result of the development of these discoveries through the aid of capital. The Bessemer process of steel-making did more than this for labor: it sounded the death knell of the most exhausting form of toil known to man, that inferno of labor, the puddling of boiling iron by human hands. Many similar illustrations could be given.
I claim that modern mechanical inventions have in all cases proved to be distinctively beneficial to the wage-earner: he is, through their aid, better housed, better fed, better clothed, better educated, has more numerous and better amusements, and is thus approaching more nearly to the condition of the employer. Indeed, the wage-earner to-day enjoys many advantages of civilization which were unknown to employers of former generations.
Herr Liebknecht, the leader of the Social Democrats in the Reichstag, presented to American readers The Programme of German Socialism in The Forum. I carefully studied his paper with the view of discovering, if possible, some rational explanation of the problem, "How is socialism going to benefit the condition of the working class in America?" but the question remains unanswered. It is true that figures are given showing the marvelous growth of social democracy in the German Empire since 1890, and the author glories in the title which he gives to German Social-Democracy, viz., "the party of the discontented"; he also perceives signs of "an impending social crisis"; he likens the struggle between socialism and the Government to the fable of the Goblin and the Peasant; but the introduction of such a movement into this country could, I think, be more appropriately likened to the fable of the killing of the goose that laid the golden egg.
The recent presence in this country of more than one agitator from abroad, and the industrious dissemination of socialistic lit-


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'Glee' Airs 'Baby Got Back' Cover Despite Copyright Controversy
Fox's musical teen drama Glee aired its version of hip-hop classic "Baby Got Back" on Thursday — despite objections that the cover's composition was copied from Internet singer-songwriter Jonathan Coulton.
Last week on Twitter, Coulton said Glee "ripped off" his arrangement of the song, which he released in 2005. Coulton noted he had purchased rights to use the lyrics of "Baby Got Back" legally and was upset that his arrangement was allegedly lifted by Glee's songwriters. Here's Coulton's version for comparison:
After the Glee episode called "Sadie Hawkins" aired Thursday night, Coulton tweeted his unhappiness and foreshadowed his next steps.
I am pretty angry. I have news and will write about it soon.
— Jonathan Coulton (@jonathancoulton) January 25, 2013
While Coulton could not be reached for comment at the time of publication, he told The Escapist that Glee's creators said he should be happy for the exposure.
"They do not credit me, and have not even publicly acknowledged that it's my version — so you know, it's kind of SECRET exposure," he told them by email.
An intellectual property attorney previously told Mashable the rights to the arrangement may belong to Coulton depending on which type of contract he obtained the cover rights under.
Do you think Glee's creator's owe Coulton an apology, or do they have rights to the song and its arrangement? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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24th Session (2002)
General Debate: Ghana
Statement by H.E. Mr. Yaw Odei Osei, Minister, Permanent Mission of Ghana to the United Nations (24 April 2002)
Mr. Chairman,
I wish to join previous speakers in commending your election to chair the session of this Committee on Information, and through you, to congratulate other members of the Bureau. Be assured of my delegation's cooperation and support throughout the session.
Mr. Chairman, my delegation, in a departure from our practice where we have participated in the general debate of the Committee's past session, had chosen not to speak but hear out other speakers. More so, since the statement read by the delegation of Venezuela, on behalf of the Group of 77 and China, which we endorsed covered elements that totally reflected our concerns on Information Technology.
However, Mr. Chairman, we have been sufficiently stimulated by the presentations made by other delegations, but particularly so, the comprehensive statement of the Interim Head of the Department of Public Information, Mr. Shashi Tharoor. He has urged Member States to tell him what their expectations of the DPI are, and therefore my delegation wishes to respond to this invitation with some observations.
In this regard, I would like to focus on the Mission Statement proposed by the DPI, which is set out on page 5 of the Secretary-General's report, document No. A/AC/198/2002/2.
Mr. Chairman, allow me to quote in extenso this proposed Mission Statement:
"The DPI's mission is to manage and coordinate United Nations Communications content — guarded by the activities of the Organization and its component parts — and strategically to convey this content, especially through appropriate intermediaries, to achieve the greatest public impact."
The DPI deserves our commendation for the initiative of proposing the Mission Statement, which in our view demonstrates its institutional maturity and desire to set out a goal and thus allow a process that facilitates evaluation of progress towards the attainment of these objectives or goals.
In endorsing the DPI initiative, we take particular note of the fact that it seeks to align this vision with the challenges set out in the Millennium Declaration as facing the organization — namely, poverty, conflict prevention, sustainable development, human rights, the HIV/AIDS pandemic, the battle against international terrorism and the specific needs of Africa.
My delegation notes in the Secretary-General's report the DPI's desire to better identify target audience, through appropriate intermediaries to achieve the greatest public impact as stated in its mission statement. From my delegation's perspective, the greater majority of these audiences are the citizenry of Member States, especially in developing countries whose interests we represent here, who do not have easy access to the information highway through advanced technology such as internet connections, e-mail and other publications, facilities that many of us here take for granted. We should be concerned about these people who are denied access to the information highway and remain uninformed and unable to help shape public opinion in their countries, so that Governments can be properly sensitized to their needs. We need to identify how through sharing of information and their easy accessibility to tools of information, their vulnerability on account of these social hindrances identified in the Millennium Declaration can be reduced.
Mr. Chairman, my delegation highlights the United Nations Information Centres (UNICs) as the most appropriate channel to reach such target audiences. We must focus also on how the work of UNICs can be fine turned to achieve even greater input in their information outreach programmes.
Mr. Chairman, UNICs, as the local focal points in their countries for outreach programmes on behalf of the UN system, my delegation particularly commend their inputs into various sectors of national development. As noted in the report under reference, in Ghana recently, UNIC Accra assisted the DPKO in organizing a UN training seminars for armed forces for the sub-region. It is through such programmes, often run in coordination with local governmental agents and non-governmental organizations, that the agenda on social development can be well publicized and the appropriate awareness created.
In conclusion, I wish to commend your efforts so far in guiding our deliberations and assure you again of my delegation full support.
I thank you, Sir.


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We've reached the final installment of the epic ShamCom trilogy! Don't be too sad, because we've saved the best for last (in Andrew's correct opinion)! It's Friends! (Clap, clap, clap, clap!) Marcus is writing and our brilliant cast returns to bring his words to life! It'll feel like you're back in 1994, wearing your baggiest shirt and pleated pants, and sipping on an enormous latte in Central Perk! But then you open your eyes and realize it's all a sham!
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The gussets on the wing ribs are mostly triangles and rectangles. They are glued on with the corners of the gussets sticking out past the curved upper and lower sticks.
In the factory photos you can see that they trimmed the corners of the gusset with a belt sander to create a smooth contour on the edges of the ribs. That actually works very well with soft glues like they used in the mid 1920s. Resorcinol is very hard once it cures and is not as easy to trim with the belt sander.
What really works well is a straight sided router bit with a roller bearing for trimming Formica.
You need a sole plate for the router with a very large radius on the edges so the gussets and any stray nail heads do not hang up on the edge. I made this one with a scrap of plywood and rounded the edges on the belt sander. I've lost my little table/router stand so I just clamp it in a work mate.
Adjust the height of the roller so it is near the top of the stick. This assures you get any glue which may have dripped down a stick. Also you need to rout each side of the rib once the gussets on that side are dry. Otherwise the roller will follow the gusset or glue from the first side or be adjusted so low it won't clean up all the glue.
Remember to rout in the spar openings as well. You'll need to touch up the inside corners with a mill file.


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The holidays are a time of family, warmth, joy -- and waste. Between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, 5 million extra tons of trash are
created each week. It's easy to reduce your contribution to all that
waste -- and greening your Thanksgiving is a great place to start. Here
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1. Buy organic, local produce.
the local economy and the environment by purchasing organic produce for
your Thanksgiving feast from a local farmers' market. Better yet,
participate in the 100-mile Thanksgiving Challenge. Make a meal for your family and friends using only ingredients sourced within 100 miles of your home.
2. Eat natural turkey.
Although turkeys are
native to North America, today's turkeys have little in common with
their ancestors. More than 99 percent of turkeys raised in the United
States today are broad-breasted white turkeys. This version is renowned
for its large, meaty breast, which has become so big that these turkeys
can't reproduce on their own and must rely on human intervention to
keep their species alive.
Buy a natural turkey this year.
Order your family a certified organic heritage turkey, which is raised
outdoors, eats a varied diet and has a more succulent flavor than
turkeys raised on factory farms. Find a heritage turkey near you using Local Harvest.
3. Make just enough food.
Thanksgiving is a holiday renowned for its leftovers, you should still
take extra care not to prepare more food than your family can eat. To
help you plan your Thanksgiving feast, Use Less Stuff came up with this list of the amount of food you should make for each person:
Turkey – 1 pound
Stuffing, green beans, sweet potatoes – 1/4 pound
Cranberry salad – 3 tablespoons
Pie – 1/8 of a 9-inch pie
the meal, look at the number of guests versus the amount of leftover
food and evaluate how much food was consumed. Keep track of your
calculations for next year!
4. Manage leftovers.
up the leftovers between your guests and send them home in reusable
containers. If you have more leftovers than your family can manage,
donate them to a local food bank or homeless shelter.
5. Clean house with nontoxic, green cleaners.
you're hosting the Thanksgiving celebration (and therefore must clean
your house beforehand), be sure to use green cleaning products. Natural
homemade cleaners will also get the job done, and most use basic ingredients already in your cupboard.
6. Use reusable dishes and napkins.
horde of guests and a kitchen full of dirty pots and pans can make it
tempting to set your Thanksgiving table with disposable dishes. Don't
give in! If you don't have enough dishes or china for a crowd, pick up
inexpensive used plates, which can be found in thrift stores for $1 or
less. You can set a pretty -- and interesting -- table by selecting
mismatched dishes with similar color themes.
If you must
use disposable dishes, buy biodegradable and compostable dishes and
utensils. Along the same lines, use cloth napkins instead of disposable
7. Make your own centerpiece.
there's still room at your table after all the food and dishes have
been set, create a homemade centerpiece. Avoid store-bought bouquets
and gather items from nature. In most areas of the country, not much is
in bloom, but cutting bare branches or branches with seasonal berries
adds sculptural interest and connects your table to the season. You can
put your hand-picked bouquet in this 60-second vase or this wood chip vase.
8. Drink organic wine.
If wine is part of your Thanksgiving feast, buy organic. Check out Natural Home's guide to organic wine to get started.


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Sampling Middle Eastern music with Zourouna
By Henry Shires
Photos by Louise Avery
Ariel Segal is one of that minority of hugely important individuals who firmly believe that they can still make a difference. Even in the troubled and terrorism-torn world of today.
The uniquely multi-ethnic, and multi-lingual Sassoon Yehuda Sephardi Synagogue in Balaclava Ariel is fighting for Middle Eastern inclusivity. But not just by his words but also through infinitely more potent and inspiring medium of music.
Thus, on a witheringly cold Sunday, Louise and I, along with a wonderful crowd of beautiful people braved the extremely cold weather to listen to this music born in very different temperatures. What we found must be one of the most eclectic musical mixes since British Heavy Metal godfathers, Motorhead, joined forces with Middle Of The Road Irish Folk singing sisters, the Nolans, to take Britain's Top Of The Pops by storm in the early 80s.
The only apparently uniting thing about Middle Eastern and Eastern Mediterranean Mix band Zourouna who play from an extremely wide and diverse repertoire of Israeli, Arabic, Greek and Turkish music and songs. The only thing I think they have in common with Motorhead is that, on this occasion at least, they were all dressed almost entirely in black.
At least one of their regular line up of musicians is: Israeli, Turkish, Greek and Lebanese.
And between the four of them they play: Guitar, Bouzouki, Violin, Oud, Cumbus, Darbuka, Daf, Riq, Zarb, Riq, Cajon and Bendir(At least half of which I have to admit I thought were the names of characters from Star Wars until I saw them so royally mastered by the members of Zourouna).
But what about the bloomin' music, I hear you screaming at me, albeit metaphorically, from the back row.
Well to the, as yet, uninitiated you would get slight notes of Gypsy, Greek Wedding. And even a subtle touch of Fiddler On The Roof.
But don't be limited by this hack's hackneyed allusions. Go see Zourouna yourself at your earliest opportunity to enjoy the wonderful sophistication, complexity and pure spirit of their Pan Eastern playlist.
And, just perhaps, in some significantly improved future, if music can "soothe the savage breast", who knows, perhaps it can help to "soothe the savage unrest" too?


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Talking about a new life in France…
Ever since I was a young adult I've been fascinated by people who uproot to follow a dream of a new life abroad. Where, why? Planned or on a whim?
The phenomenon of Britons moving to France has a long history. More recently, Britons have been migrating to regions such as Brittany, Normandy, Dordogne and Provence. But English voices can be heard in out-of-the-way pockets of France too. I've spent years researching British migration in a département that borders the Pyrenees – Ariège – a little-known area of south-west France with some beautifully wild and remote corners.
All of this is narrated in my debut travelogue, A House at the End of the Track.
You can also read snippets from what I found on the British migration to France page. Or for academics, there's a page with links to my Academic Publications and a podcast that I recorded for the BrExpats research project. More thoughts within the Brexit context are summarised in this article for French-Property.com
… walking in the Ariège Pyrenees …
Being a digital nomad I'm lucky to be able to spend time hiking and cycling around the Ariège Pyrenees, particularly the Couserans. The Illustrated Ariège walks page outlines some of my favourite hikes. There are plenty of walking books and online route sites in French, and I've linked to these where relevant, but there aren't that many in English. New walks are regularly added as blog posts.
The Ariège images page gives a flavour of the immense variety of Ariège landscapes: the high mountain ridges above the wooded valley sides, the glacier-gouged cirques – straight out of a geography textbook! – the rustic architecture and the cascading waterfalls. The France page has articles on overland travel and stopovers in France.
I've also written a Talking Location with… article for Trip Fiction.
… and exploring Western Ukraine.
My latest travels are around an area that's unfamiliar to many. The Western Ukraine page has posts from my ongoing exploration of this fascinating borderland region.


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Yes - I am NOT kidding. This is actually the name of the restaurant (check out the plates if you don't believe me - the logo says "dae jang keum" in hanja). At first, I thought that this place is just another gimmicky Korean restaurant, and I would never fall for the trap (just because it's named after a famous TV drama, doesn't mean I have to check it out). However...due to overwhelming demands from my friends, we decided to try it out. (damn gimmick!!)
It was T-A-S-T-Y. probably the second-best mid-class Korean restaurant in Sydney. And considering that the standard of Korean food in Sydney is rather excellent, this restaurant is probably reccommended by any standards.
Menu-wise, this place offers nothing out of the ordinary, but the portion was rather generous and the place looks nice. The thing I like about this place is, they serve authentic korean food (none of those nasty 'fusion' between korean and japanese / chinese food junks that are usually rampant on Sydney's Korean eateries).
There's this THING at this restaurant that I swear, during my 20-something years of gourmet experience, I have never ever encountered before. This thing is shaped like an oversized white pill (about 2.5 cm in diameter), and placed on a shallow bowl. At first, I thought it was an after-meal mint or something, but it's weird to serve mint before we even HAD the dinner, right? And it's not like this 'pill' has a packaging or anything. It's just placed there - bare. Also, there's this small jug of water placed just beside the bowl of 'pills'.
Turned out....if you pour the water ONTO the pills, the pills wil soak up the moisture, become swollen and grow in size...e voila! MOIST TOWELETTES! *I was so dumbstrucked*
Jap Chae
(Fried glass noodles with vegetables)
Kimchi Jigae
(Korean kimchi hotpot - with seafood, udon, tofu, and dumplings)
(Korean marinated beef)
(Korean-style seafood omelette served with iceberg lettuce salad)
Jeju Gal Bi
(Jeju-style Korean marinated BBQ ribs)
Dak Chochu Jang Boekum
(Barbecued chicken in chilli sauce)
(Korean style sweet and sour chicken)
Monday, April 30, 2007
Dae Jang Keum Restaurant, Sydney
Yes - I am NOT kidding. This is actually the name of the restaurant (check out the plates if you don't believe me - the logo says "dae jang keum" in hanja). At first, I thought that this place is just another gimmicky Korean restaurant, and I would never fall for the trap (just because it's named after a famous TV drama, doesn't mean I have to check it out). However...due to overwhelming demands from my friends, we decided to try it out. (damn gimmick!!)
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Hrmmmmm korean food.....how they arent as pretty as the korean ppl! *drools* .......some of em looks nice but the brown things which look like runny poo is bleh lol! although the hot and spicy things mmm
- May 1, 2007 at 4:56 PM
wooooops i meant sweet and sour. Although korean spicy chicken is bewtiful to
- May 1, 2007 at 4:57 PM
- moo moo said...
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- May 1, 2007 at 6:46 PM
- moo moo said...
That sweet and sour chicken looks tastyy!! Waaaaaa...... *ngiler*
- May 1, 2007 at 6:47 PM
- moo moo said...
Btw, the name of the resto sounds familiar.... I think there's one in LA too... Or maybe just another resto with the same name... And they served a really good Korean food too!! Aaahh.... Let's go to LA!!
- May 1, 2007 at 6:50 PM
- Fat Owl said...
inka, the name SHOULD sound familiar to anyone in ASIA. it's Dae Jang Keum for goodness sakes!!! Surely you've heard of the drama 'Dae Jang Keum'....
- May 2, 2007 at 3:30 PM
- moo moo said...
No.... Is it a person? Hahahah! But seriously, I think there's one in LA too! Cuz I remembered asking my friend the name of the resto for several times... (due to its weirdness...) Hahahaha
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It is individual lemon sparkle cheesecakes - dairy free, gluten free, refined sugar free along with a couple of pieces of homemade raw lemon chocolate - also dairy free, gluten free and refined sugar free.
Both are small in size, but that's all desserts need to be - a little taste.
The raw lemon chocolate is the one I showed in my blog post yesterday - with dehydrated lemon rind. It is like a bark but I added a little bird motif to the other side - especially suitable this time of year as the birds are all getting busy and thinking about nest building.
Making the cheesecake was an interesting lesson in portion size. I have made it before as a large cheesecake but this time, as I was making it in little pots I made only a 1/3 of the recipe. One third of the recipe yielded 10 little pots! That means the full cheesecake would make 30 servings. At most, we tend to cut a full cheesecake into 12 pieces - not 30.
I tied on little spoons for the pots of lemon sparkle as I am taking these to a friend's house for dinner and didn't want to be stuck with only large spoons that won't fit inside! And yes, the 'sparkle' in the lemon sparkle cheesecake? There's a little surprise in the cheesecake that gives it a "sparkle"! Can't tell you what it is as it will ruin the surprise for this evening!
Next time you make a dessert, think about how much we really need. It's great to have a little something sweet at the end of the meal with friends, but we only need a taste.


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We are hosting a few friends over for a dinner party tonight. I'm officially on a fall decoration kick.... there will be apples, pumpkins and pine cones galore on my tablescape, along with, a very fall themed dinner menu. And don't fret, apple picking pictures are coming soon to continue the fall posts!
This week went a little like this ::
- Warby Parker launched their 'Do Good' website. Be sure to check out the video, plus some photos by the amazing Esther Havens.
- Had the pleasure of attending the Art Director's Club - Young Guns 9 Award Ceremony on Thursday night to support our friend Dana Tanamachi. Her custom chalk work is gorgeous and dominated the gallery space! It's a super big deal to be a part of the Young Guns list and we are thrilled for Dana!
- This post on Blog Brunch about 'How To Choose A Name' this week was so encouraging. I can't tell you how long of a process it was for me to decide on a name for this little blog and shop here. I kept scraps of paper around so I could jot down any words or thoughts that came to me. I would email a few girlfriends ideas and key words and ask their thoughts. It finally came down to something personal and unique. If you have a blog or shop, what was your process on deciding a name?
- Countdown till our Mexico trip is now at 4 days. Sunshine, pools and guacamole.... we are so close!
- Got myself some new fur (faux) for the fall! Now that it's getting chilly, be prepared to see a lot of fur in my outfits.... it's just so soft! This stole will be great for more casual outfits.
Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!


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A new pattern expansion for the York Pinafore is now available in the shop, and I am so excited to bring you this fun, timeless variation. I have been pinning cross-back aprons for years and now I can finally make my apron dreams come true!
The York Apron expansion is 20% off this week! No coupon code required.
It is a good idea to cover up your precious me-mades while cooking and cleaning, and the York Apron is perfect for getting down and dirty. It has a comfortable fit (no halter necks here!) and it offers full coverage so you won't be accidentally wiping your hands on your pants. Been there.
The York Apron expansion comes with a new back pattern piece and two new pocket options. Have fun with print placement on the pockets or contrast bias tape for the edges.
The pockets on the York Apron are deeeeeep. I love a good, deep pocket when I am working, because who wants things falling out? The side pockets are bucket-style, so they can hold more volume, and the chest pocket is designed to fit keep your phone on hand for those Instagram moments.
How you use your York is up to you! Gardening, cooking, crafts, getting messy with kids, you name it. This apron can last a lifetime and makes a great gift, too!
The York Apron expansion is 20% off this week! Please note that the original York Pinafore pattern is necessary to complete this expansion.
Helen, this is just lovely!! You are a fabulous pattern designer 🙂 I feel like the York apron would be an amazing holiday gift..!
This is such a cute apron!! The crossover in the back is so nice!
I've been stalking a similar type of apron/pattern on Etsy for, uh, four years. So, that you've released this expansion for a pattern I already have and love is SO AMAZING! Thank you!
Very cute. The gray striped one is right out of a Japanese pattern book.


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Geldenhuys captains Italy on summer tour
ESPN Staff
May 14, 2014
Quintin Geldenhuys will skipper Italy © Getty Images
Italy have named a 30-man squad ahead of their three-Test June schedule.
Jacques Brunel's side will play Fiji on June 7, Samoa a week later in Apia and then Japan in Tokyo on June 21. Quintin Geldenhuys will captain the side, in the absence of Sergio Parisse, while Martin Castrogiovanni is rested.
There are three uncapped players in the squad - Zebre's Dario Chistolini, Andrea de Marchi and William Palazzani.
Forwards: Matias Aguero, Dario Chistolini, Lorenzo Cittadini, Alberto de Marchi, Andrea de Marchi, Leonardo Ghiraldini, Davide Giazzon, Andrea Manici, George Biagi, Marco Bortolami, Marco Fuser, Quintin Geldenhuys, Robert Barbieri, Mauro Bergamasco, Paul Derbyshire, Joshua Furno, Manoa Vosawai
Backs: Guglielmo Palazzani, Tito Tebaldi, Tommaso Allan, Luciano Orquera, Michele Campagnaro, Angelo Esposito, Gonzalo Garcia, Tommaso Iannone, Andrea Masi, Luke McLean, Leonardo Sarto, Alberto Sgarbi, Giovambattista Venditti
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Beard up, brothers. Pay no mind to your girlfriend's complaints that your beard makes your face scratchy or gets food stuck in it. Now, you can tell her that you're doing it for a purpose far greater than the fact that beards look totally bad-ass.
According to a recent study performed by scientists at the University of Southern Queensland in Australia, beards prevent cancer. No joke.
Specifically, beards block 90 to 95 percent of harmful UV rays from reaching the skin on your face, which greatly reduces the risk of skin cancer.
How did scientists figure this out? They didn't grow beards and start hanging out at the beach, unfortunately. Instead, they left special mannequins out in the sun — some with beards and some without — and measured how much sunlight made it through the hairs to the skin below.
Awesomely, the researchers also found that beards have other benefits beyond acting as cancer shields. They can also trap allergens like pollen and dust, preventing them from entering your body.
Beards: is there anything they can't do?