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One of Visconti's greatest areas of expertise is the filigree cut-out technique (called skeleton) that it first launched with the Uffizi LE pen back in 1993.
The cut-out technique has been developed over the years since then.
Pens like the Ripple were masterpieces for all collectors of fine writing instruments.
Visconti Skeleton pens have always been synonymous of research both in design and technologic materials: from Titanium to Gold, from Carbon fiber to Diamonds and precious stones as well as Sterling Silver or Alutech.
Creating a new pattern is a job that can take to designers many weeks of work.
This time their choice fell on a new design echoing the Visconti logo in the shape of a paper filigree.
This led to the birth of the Watermark Demo a combination of different sized logos.
The filigree is cut out of a solid tube of Silver or Gold and requires over twenty manual operations before it is complete.
But the pen is certainly beautiful enough to justify such a meticulous job.
Watermark as certification of originality and distinction.
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Jiang receives 3M Non-Tenured Faculty Award
Shan Jiang is an assistant professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. He was recently awarded a 3M Non-Tenured Faculty Award. There were 21 recipients out of more than 100 high-quality nominations from over 60 academic institutions across the United States. He was the only Iowa State University award recipient this year. The … Continue reading Jiang receives 3M Non-Tenured Faculty Award


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Just a quick note to say yes I am back from our holiday, the weather could have been better but have enjoyed some very much over due family time.
I am very excited that the new blog goes live this Friday so come have some fun with us and join in the challenges at http://punkyougirl.blogspot.co.uk/
I am also excited that we are collecting our new puppy the weekend so watch this space for pictures.
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The Only 3 Things You Need to Teach Your Children About Money
It's never too early to talk about cash
It's never too soon to teach your kids the value of a dollar. But where do you start? Here, three important money concepts your kids absolutely need to know.
Save Your Pennies (Literally)
It's as simple as setting up a jar on the counter. (FYI, a clear jar can actually be more effective than a piggy bank since kids can visually watch their money grow.) For every dollar they earn (through allowance, birthdays, etc.), help them count out 20 percent—so, 20 cents—to put toward savings. When they have five dollars' worth, help them exchange the coins for paper bills so they can really see their efforts adding up.
Create a Wish List—and Budget—Before a Big Buy
If you help kids map out what they want to put their money towards, it teaches them to prioritize money-related goals versus blowing their cash on impulse buys. Encourage them to write out a list of things they'd like to save for—say, a new book or a Hatchimal—and help them rank the list in order of importance. Then, when it's time to buy, show them how to compare prices (and clip coupons) online so they don't overspend.
The Importance of Window Shopping
The lesson: Just because you go into a store doesn't mean you walk out with a new toy. Every time you shop, try to reiterate the purpose of the trip. (For example, you're buying a gift for Johnny's birthday.) If they see something they want, encourage them to add it to their wish list and save up. At this age, teaching delayed gratification is key.


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Friday, September 18, 2015
The internationalization of literature
But what exactly is "internationality"?
Among other things he mentions the growing interest of German writers in non-German literary products, beginning, e.g., with Lessing or Wieland. Lamping contrasts the interest of Goethe in contemporary foreign writers with the more historical appropriation by the Romantic writers. The increase in translations, or "Verdeutschung," of foreign works is part of internationality, as is a rise in theorizing the practice of translation. Friedrich Schleiermacher, in a lecture in 1813 already at the Berlin Academy of Sciences, emphasized the importance of translation for German literature and sounded very much like Goethe speaking about world literature a decade or so later.:
Eine innere Nothwendigkeit, in der sich ein eigenthümlicher Beruf unseres Volkes deutlich genug ausspricht, hat uns auf das Uebersezen in Masse getrieben; wir können nicht zurükk und müssen durch.
But what is "international" about such literary commerce? When we use the word international in connection with literature, is there an analogy with its use in other contexts, e.g., as in "International Court of Justice" or "International Space Station," even international driver's license? More to come on this subject, as I have just turned to another small volume by Lamping: Internationale Literature.
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"Eleanor Rigby, you are hereby charged with four counts of murder, by way of poisoning, of your father and step-family and one fact of attempted murder in front of three dozen witnesses. That being the attempted murder of the crown prince. How do you plead?"
Eleanor stood from the bench where she had been quietly singing to herself. "Guilty of course," she said with a laugh.
The judge's gavel sounded like a clap of thunder as it struck his bench. "So be it. Your sentencing will be in one week. You have until that time to ready your case."
Eleanor kept singing to herself as she was led from the courtroom. Her song seemed to echo in the silent room long after she was gone.
If you should die, dilly dilly, as it may hap,
You shall be buried, dilly dilly, under the tap
One week passed, and Eleanor was sent to live out the remainder of her life in Bethlem Psychiatric Hospital. No one disagreed with the verdict of insanity. She had a tendency to answer questions that nobody had asked or laugh at something that no one said – it was all in her head. The constant singing didn't help either. It was always the same children's song, over and over.
Lavender's blue, dilly dilly, lavender's green,
When I am king, dilly dilly, you shall be queen
There was also evidence of abuse around Eleanor's house and person. It suggested that her step-mother and step-sisters would regularly lock her in her room, over work her, and not feed her enough. There were also bruises on her back and shoulders, as if she had been beaten with a broom. The official theory, based on this evidence and that found at Eleanor's house, was that she was abused by her step family and, when she asked to go to the ball that the queen and king threw for their son, the step-mother and step-sisters began taunting Eleanor and ripping up the dress she made for the ball.
Eleanor fled to the kitchen, but the other women followed her. She pulled a knife from where she had hidden it in the cinders and killed her family. She then stole the younger step-sister's gown and went to the ball. How she got into the palace was a mystery (the inquest was still underway) but she made it all the way to the ballroom where she proceeded to attempt to stab the prince with the knife she still had while singing the same children's song.
Lavender's green, dilly, dilly, Lavender's blue
You must love me, dilly, dilly, cause I love you,
Occasionally doctors would go to Eleanor with their evidence and theories, to see if they could get a reaction or pull her from her psychosis. Every attempt ended with Eleanor curled up on her bed, gently shaking, and softly singing to herself.
Who told you so, dilly dilly, who told you so?
'Twas mine own heart, dilly dilly, that told me so.
Author's Note: This story is loosely based on the story of Cinderella. Here Cinderella goes crazy from the treatment that she gets from her step family and kills them. She also tries to kill the prince because he was all her family talked about for weeks because of the ball. I changed her name to Eleanor because I always thought that Cinderella couldn't be her real name, and it ended up as Eleanor Rigby because that's what I was listening to as I wrote this. The song that is repeated here is an English nursery rhyme that dates from the 17th century and was also featured in the 2015 Disney live action Cinderella.
Bibliography: "The Cinder-Maid." Europa's Fairy Book, collected by Joseph Jacobs. Web source.
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There were no hidden surprises in Bill English's third Budget (2011-2012), with its key message being simple: 'Responsibility.'
We have heard many times over the past couple of years that New Zealand needs to get its debt down and stop relying so much on borrowed overseas money.
The Budget's major focus on increasing New Zealand's overall levels of savings and investment was therefore welcome.
But while the Budget does tighten the reins on spending, the economy will not be fixed just by trimming back the odd entitlement.
Serious economic challenges remain for New Zealand, and at some point, ideally soon, the Government should take a serious look at all parts of its spending programme and reassess priorities.
Positively, the Budget made changes to several major entitlement programmes that cost billions of dollars per year. For example, KiwiSaver contributions are to be halved from July 2012 and the rate at which Working for Families payments will abate will increase from 20% to 25% when changes are made for inflation.
Eligibility for interest free student loans has also been tightened.
Over the next four years, the changes to these entitlements are expected to save about $3.4 billion. These savings will help pay for increased spending on health, justice and education.
These and other measures mean that New Zealand need not keep borrowing $380 million per week to fund Government spending, and the operating deficit should be gone by 2015.
That is, as long as the economy behaves well. We hope it does.
The Budget relies on a number of factors coming in to play as expected. These include rebuilding of Christchurch contributing to economic growth from 2012, New Zealand continuing to benefit from high commodity prices and consumers spending and saving predictably.
The Budget does not get us out of deep water. New Zealand still faces serious economic challenges.
If the economy does not resurge, then the fact that Government expenditure still exceeds tax revenue will be exposed and our persistent current account deficit will be revealed.
New Zealand's total foreign liabilities (not just the liabilities of the Government) remain dangerously high at about 80% of GDP.
Budget 2011 starts a process of seriously curbing the Government's borrowing and spending.
But the Government and New Zealanders must continue to look for reductions in these areas to ensure that the economic recovery is strong and that the country is treading water by 2015.
This means laying all areas of Government spending on the table and asking hard questions again what takes priority.


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Two Facts You Do Not Have Information When It Comes To LASIK Eye Surgical OperationsThe eye can be analyzed with relative ease as to both its function and its structure. A functional examination consists of the ability to move in the orbit and the response of the pupil to light and lodging.
The function of the eye may be evaluated in several methods. The client may be asked to identify illuminated letter or things of differing sizes on what is referred to as the Snellen chart.
On the other hand, the evaluation of the structural part of the eye may be made in numerous ways. Stress within the eyeball is measured by a "tonometer." In particular diseases, particularly in glaucoma, the stress in the eyeball is increased significantly.
It needs to be well kept in mind that a patient with an eye issue might have other problems. Often other physical conditions are main and affect the eye as a effect. The look of the eye can alert the client and the physician to troubles in some disturbances of other parts of the body even before other symptoms provide themselves.
One's reliance on sight is stressed when one faces a short-lived or possible permanent loss of this essential sense. For this reason, when corrective procedures are sought, certain types of vision correction such as contact lenses or eyeglasses are recommended.
On the other hand, some individuals are bothered with the fact that they have actually some framed lenses or contact lenses in front of their eyes.
For this factor, advanced surgical operations were established to motivate reduced utilization of contact lenses or glasses. Among which is the now popular LASIK eye surgical treatment.
Essentially, LASIK eye surgery is the brief term for "Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis." Like its concrete counterpart, LASIK eye surgical treatment is another type of vision correction. The only difference is that with this kind of surgery, one's vision is remedied completely.
With LASIK eye surgery, the refractive mistakes in the cornea are permanently changed. This can be done utilizing an "excimer laser."
The main function of this surgery is to develop a threadlike, rounded "flap" in the cornea utilizing a blade known as "microkeratome." In a series of unfolding and laser processing, the cornea is lastly reformed, enabling much better the eye to direct more light into the retina.
Appeal vs. Disadvantages
Amidst the growing popularity of LASIK eye surgery, there are still disadvantages that individuals should understand. Probably, the primary factor why this type of eye surgical treatment has ended up being well accepted is since many of its cases had been effective.
In spite of its success, there are still some drawbacks. Here is the list:
1. It is an operation used to the most delicate part of the eye
Since LASIK eye surgical treatment involves the operation of the retina, which is one of the most delicate parts of the eye, the majority of people state that the operation can be very risky.
In other words, a simple mistake might almost trigger an person's lifetime loss of sight. It is crucial to think about many elements before deciding whether LASIK eye surgical treatment is the best corrective step one has to go through.
2. It important source is not a perfect procedure
LASIK eye surgery may correct your site vision but it does not necessarily indicate that it can offer you a twenty-twenty. Even if statistical reports reveal that 70% of the patients may have 20/20 vision, this does not necessarily mean they have ideal vision.
Offered all these things, it can be deduced that, in spite of the appeal of the operation, LASIK might not always be the perfect eye surgical treatment the way the majority of people see it
Alternatively, the assessment of the structural part of the eye might be made in numerous ways. It should be well kept in mind that a client with an eye problem may have other issues. Frequently other physical conditions are main and affect the eye as a repercussion. The appearance of the eye can notify the patient and the physician to problems in some disturbances of other parts of the body even before other signs provide themselves.
Like its concrete counterpart, LASIK eye surgical treatment is another type of vision correction.


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I just can't follow the stuff anymore, any of it. I'm also pretty sick and tired of "reboots" and "re-imaginings" (i.e. ultimates). How hard is it to simply sick to the backstory of the character and not do anything so drastic as to screw it up? If they want to bring people back from the dead then just write it in a believable manner and leave stuff like clones, skrulls, alternate realities and what-not out of it.
Didn't these writers learn anything from Bob Newhart? If it goes bad make the whole thing a dream sequence! How about Dragon Ball? Wish to the magic boogallo in the sky and your dead friend comes back! They are dirty tricks but they are certainly more preferable to convoluted multiple character variants that we have to pretend don't exist to keep our heads from exploding.
My theory:
All the heroes now are cloned skrulls. The skrulls were pretending to be the superheroes since the 40's but were recently eaten by the marvel zombies via a dimensional rift. Luckily the survivors had extensive cloning technology and samples of all the heroes, but unfortunately the skrulls of that dimension had killed and replaced the heroes years ago. Thus cloned skrulls. As for the real heroes, they are in dimension Z, just left of the Bizarro dimension, but none of that is going to matter because when the 369 dimensions merge it will cause a time-space paradox that'll make half of the stuff never happen anyway, unless it turns out to be unpopular, in which case it was a cloned dimension and not the real omniverse.
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March 26, 2014
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General Mills has strengthened its pledge to source fully traceable palm oil by next year, with explicit focus on counteracting deforestation.
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Card for Meresworth from Daughter
A lovely compliment sent in by the daughter of one of Meresworth residents, well done to the team there!!
'Dear Gabriela and ALL the staff @ Meresworth,
Just want to send you ALL a very BIG THANK YOU for all your care and hardwork to make Meresworth such a welcoming, bright home. It's great visiting my Mum, and great going home know she is well-cared for, thank you. Congratulations, too, on all your awards through Quantum Care, much deserved!! (Just read the summer magazine!).
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Macau gaming operators, already hurting from falling business, are bracing for more pain after a smoking ban came into force on Monday.
The ban in mass gaming areas is expected to drag on revenue growth in this segment, Sina Finance reported Tuesday, citing Citibank.
Deutsche Bank also said the negative impact of the move may surpass market expectations.
Macau's gross gaming revenue fell 11.7 percent to 25.56 billion patacas (US$3.2 billion) in September, the most in five years, according to the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau.
Despite the bad news, Macau gaming stocks rose sharply Tuesday, with Sands China (01928.HK) closing up 6.98 percent and Galaxy Entertainment (00027.HK) rising 6.06 percent. The two stocks had gone up just over 1 percent in the morning session.
Meanwhile, investment banks maintained a grim outlook on revenue growth for this year and prospects for the coming year are increasingly pessimistic.
Bank of America Merrill Lynch said that in a worst-case scenario, the VIP segment will slump 8 percent and mass gaming may see no growth.
Deutsche Bank cut its revenue growth estimate to 1 percent this year while Morgan Stanley slashed its expectation to zero from 11 percent.
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Saturday, October 13, 2012
Candy Hearts
This is an idea I've had sitting on my counter for a good month now! When I saw CAS-ual Fridays challenge this week, I knew that I already had the card designed; I just had to put it together. The challenge is to create a CAS card that has a heart.
I had these cute little 3D heart embellishments. I thought they'd be super cute in the candy machine from the Treat Yourself set. I started with a Real Red base, added a layer of Daffodil Delight. Then I stamped the candy machine on Whisper White. I colored it in using red and a bit of gray, added the candy hearts, and I was done. Can't get much more simple than that.
Thanks for looking!
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- Karolyn at Paper Therapy said...
Oh, I so love those sweet little conversation hearts inside the gumball machine - super cute and very clever! Thanks so much for playing with us at CAS-ual Fridays - we're so glad you did!!
- October 18, 2012 at 7:30 PM
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The staff and leadership of the Foundation are committed to be good stewards of your donations and your trust.
For information regarding the Foundation's stewardship please visit our information on Guidestar.
The Foundation strives to fund programs offered by the Cancer Center to assist patients and families in dealing with a diagnosis of cancer. Services are offered at no-cost, which highlights the need for community support.
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And that is only the tip of the iceberg! There are so many great things to do and see, and I truly had a wonderful time!
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
And that is only the tip of the iceberg! There are so many great things to do and see, and I truly had a wonderful time!
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- sage said...
Share more! But with the lights of the city, that last photo is probably the only starry nights you saw! :)
- Karen said...
Wow, love the pics!
Happy 4th!!
- Auburn Kat said...
Gosh - I just love NYC! It really was great meeting you!
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Looks fantastic!
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BASKET CASE writer-director Frank Henenlotter returns with this cult horror-comedy. Brian (Rick Hearst) becomes addicted to a parasite's hallucinogenic secretions, and keeps the creature happy with a steady supply of human brains.
If you'd been separated from a horribly deformed, bloodthirsty Siamese twin, wouldn't you carry him around in a basket like Keven Van Hentenryck does? A campy cult classic!
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Wage Hope to end pancreatic cancer
Come celebrate our Mom/wife/friend's amazing life doing something she loved!
Carly and I will be running in both the Portland (9/29) and Seattle (10/28) PurpleStride events. We would love for you to join whichever is most convenient. If you are unable to attend, we would greatly appreciate a donation to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.
To donate or run/walk in the Portland event, please click on either the "Team Rhoni" or "Personal Page" link below.
To run/walk in the Seattle event, please click on this link: http://support.pancan.org/site/TR?fr_id=1570&pg=team&team_id=15066
If you can make it to one of the runs, it would be awesome if you could bring a photo or photographs with Rhoni to share with others at the event! The more the merrier!
The Portland author, Tom Hallman, published a wonderful book on Rhoni's life. It can be found at this link on Amazon, or text/email me at the contact info below and I am happy to get one for you.
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Pat O'Mahony
Always made the effort for each and every one of the students. Always fair and without judgement. Took all opinions into consideration & never made you feel like you didn't matter.
A great man, a great principal. Knew everyone and always had time to talk. Had a great vision for the college and was rightly concerned with its image. A great principal who is sorely missed.
HERO!! Deeply missed. Knew everyone by name and always had time to stop and chat!! I loved his little book of quotes - "The Bible According to Pat". Absolute Legend!!
knew every single student like the back of his hand!..ya'd miss him around the place!
Pat was the boost that Newbridge College needed. Found him very fair and reasonable to male & female students. Encouraged after school activities. 100% committed to NC, sad he is gone..
Pat was the best thing to happen to the school and I miss him so much. From everyone that i have talked to no-one wanted him to leave
Such a legend!! Totally commited to the school inside nd out!! Please come bac!!
Great principal will really be missed. really dedicated nd overall nice person(normally) helped me out alot. really dont want him to leave
Sad to c him leave but mayb de next one wil b able 2 face that theres girls in the skul aswel and it doesnt alwaz hav 2 revolv around de J.C.T/S.C.T players!!We want astroturf!!!!
Great leader of the school, has turned the school right around. Seems to be less focused on encouraging the girls.
he is too concerned about the schools reputation and he doesnt really care about the students at all.
firm but fair got me out of trouble many times legend
Good principle, Hard working. Not an easy task to be in charge of 1,120 students Id say. Strict, but would never advise you wrongly
Excuse me one moment please! a brilliant headmaster,v interested in every student, if you cooperate with him he's more than willing to help.we salute you,sir!
A fantastic principal, dedicated to his students and his school, exhibits great pride in all that we have achieved and always encourages, inspirational.
A true gentle man, some times hard to understand, but he'd do anything for you.
Honest, open and fair. A true gentleman, who is reasonable, helpful and knowledgable in areas ignored by many others. Does an impeccable job.
The pat man is one of a dying breed. A true gent who is caring, considerate and scarily calculated - he always knows what is happening. A genuine good guy.
while many dislike him he is excellent at his job and you cant knock him for that. always fair to me and i only see that now. 5 years later.
I can't say where people think that he treats some people unfairly, he obviously won't think you're great if you are a waster, really thoughtful and considerate
I think POM treats alot of people differently. He seems to prefer the people who are involved with school activities but overall he is a pretty fair man.
I think he can be hard on some people. but to the majority he is very fair and i think he will take the time to listen to you if you have a serious problem
Admired "Pit" but only when I finished&realised how diligent he is-knows everyonee's name.Made some bad changes but good ones too.Great school representative
For a principal hes a cool guy, people don't realise how much crap he has to take. He trys his best to keep everyone happy dispite what you might say."keepitup"
excuse me one moment please!pats all right, means well
Pat liked things to be done his way. He changed a lot of things in the college, some for the best, and some not so good. i got on well, but others didnt.
can never really give anyone his full atention. okay okay okay!!!!
not the worst in the world. takes some things too far but trys his best all d time. a good man
runs an extremely efficient ship which was on the rocks before he came,ensures fairness and rewards hard work.able 2 take a lot of slack,a talented principal
He is an outstanding principal. I will always have great respect for him. Had my run in's with him in the past, but he was always fair and understanding. Legend
Pat is a legend im in my final months of 6th year i appriciate what has been done for me the last 5years the college wont be the same without pat LEGEND
a true professional, workaholic, takes time to kno us all. Iv left the school and appreciate him now. So will all else. Good reputation nationally. Intelligent.
u try running a school with 800 students, knowing each one individually and then u can critisise. keep up the good work pat!
Being a principal of a school involves image, he takes pride in the college and simply tries to enourage the students to do the same. a great man. enough said.
For god sake lads, don't be such victims. The principal is there to help. If you're big enough to slag him off here, you're big enough to decide your subjects..
You better be a rugby-loving Jock or this man won't have much time for you. No surprise that everybody has claimed he worries most about Schools image.
He doesn't care about students AT ALL. All he cares about is the school's image. And uniformity. He suppresses individuality.
Never ever listens to anyones opion. thinks hes always right and is very unhelpful. Its his way or the highway. Blocks our individuality.
I like the man...he's nice, has good ideas, even if he implements them terribly betimes. Has a good appreciation of character (generally) and is trusting.
only cares about his schools image and not the pupils
i dont respect him, he never listens to what you have to say.
Wasn't the best liked but I he always stuck by me when many wouldn't and never held stuff against people.
to be honest, he did his job very well. i personally didnt get on with him but he is a good principal
A principal with vision. Definitatly not universally loved, but respected by all. Always approachable and helpful.
He cannot see the bigger picture and as such the college and the students suffer for his closed minded and often wrong opinions of things.


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America Ferrera reveals the one name she won't give her baby
America Ferrera visited The Late Show With Stephen Colbert just days after announcing she is pregnant with her first child. And while the mom-to-be isn't quite sure what she's going to name her unborn child, she does know what she's not naming it.
Stephen Colbert asked Ferrera, "Are you thinking of naming your child — would you recommend naming your child after a land mass or idea? Would you want to name your child something like 'America'?" Ferrera quickly responded, "I'm going to go with 'no'."
We're welcoming one more face to kiss in 2018! Wishing you #MásBesos in the New Year! #babybesos #HappyNewYear
A post shared by America Ferrera (@americaferrera) on Dec 31, 2017 at 4:54pm PST
The actress went on to explain, "Look, I love my name — now. But growing up with the name America is not easy. And I just don't want to put that on my child because I know what that feels like. So I'm going to go with something that is more of, like, a name."
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....by the Spring Fever bug. The weather has been beautiful lately and it makes it hard to focus for more than about three seconds consecutively.
I was in so much pain (hips, legs, back, neck) that Brandon called around and spoke with several chiropractor offices and finally found one he felt comfortable sending his pregnant wife to. I had my first appointment yesterday.
Oh me, oh my.
I felt amazingly better by the time I left the office. I've neglected my chiropractic care since we moved here November 30, 2008! My hip and leg pain had gotten so bad that I couldn't roll over in bed without crying out in pain and it's been that bad for the entire pregnancy. Falling down the stairs with Xander in my arms had only irritated my back more. Last night was the first night I've been able to roll over in relative ease. There is still some pain, but it is a ton better. I have another appointment on Friday, so hopefully I'll be in tip top shape soon!
When I got home, though.. the fever had hit. I rarely leave the house on days that Brandon works since we are a one car (ahem van) family. But after driving to the chiropractor and back, I had a joy riding bug and an intense craving for Mexican food being eaten while sitting on a patio. We rushed to get out the door and load the kids up, but with Richmond traffic, by the time we got to the restaurant, the sun had gone down too much for a comfortable dinner on the patio.
After dinner, we drove around looking at some new to us neighborhoods. One thing is for sure, wherever and whenever we buy, Brandon will have a longer commute. I don't want a cookie cutter house on a tiny, steeply sloped yard with my neighbors right on top of us. So we'll have to leave the West End. It doesn't really bother me since we are now attending church and shopping south of the river. (Quick side note, when you are from Augusta, GA going "across the river" doesn't really bother you, you just do it without thought. Here people *gasp* because we attend church in another county and travel down the interstate and across the river to get there. You'd think it was *so far* away! In reality it's about a 20ish minute drive and we find better customer service out there.)
While we were out joyriding, Julianne loudly told her Daddy "We have to go home to watch American Yidol (Idol), it's boy night and Andrew Garcia is on!" Um... anyone else concerned that my 3 year old is OBSESSED with AI and Andrew Garcia? She can't name ONE of the female contestants "Mommy they really aren't *that* good this year!" but can name several of the male contestants. I have a feeling teenage years may be interesting with this one. ;)
Another funny story: Julianne was totally cracking us up after dinner and Brandon looks at me and says "Where did we get this kid?" Without missing a beat, Julianne announces "You got me from BJ's! I was FOUR DOLLARS, remember?" Dear child, we did NOT get you from BJ's (a warehouse store like Sam's or Costco.) God blessed my womb after several years of trying for you, baby girl. And since I was high risk, I saw several specialists weekly during my pregnancy and just ONE copay was more than $4. You are my most expensive child to date. ;) But you are SO loved and well worth all of the blood, sweat and tears we put into getting you safely here.
Dear Father, thank you for my children. They've each joined my life under different circumstances but in Your perfect timing. Thank you for the change in seasons, and the new green life I'm seeing outside. It makes my heart sing after a very long, rough winter. Thank you for the entertainment that each of my children provide.. and the awesome opportunity that you've given me to share the blessings you've given us. I love that you aren't a God of statistics. Statistically, the world says Brandon and I shouldn't be married still but we are. We are happy and pray for many more years together! Our diagnoses were supposed to make having ONE child difficult. And I'm now the blessed, thrilled mama of (almost) four here on Earth and two that are with you. Thank you for their personalities, Lord. They are all so very different and I'm sitting on the edge of my seat, waiting to see what you have planned for their lives. In the meantime, I'm thankful for arms that squeeze my neck for bear hugs, chubby hands that rest in mine, and sweet lips that give me kisses (even if they leave some slobbers behind) and all the funny stories...


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TerraSAR-X dual-pol time-series for mapping of wetland vegetation
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* Corresponding author 1 LETG - Rennes - Littoral, Environnement, Télédétection, Géomatique LETG - Littoral, Environnement, Télédétection, Géomatique 2 ECOBIO - Ecosystèmes, biodiversité, évolution Rennes 3 IETR - Institut d-Electronique et de Télécommunications de Rennes
Abstract : Mapping vegetation formations at a fine scale is crucial for assessing wetland functions and for better landscape management. Identification and characterization of vegetation formations is generally conducted at a fine scale using ecological ground surveys, which are limited to small areas. While optical remotely sensed imagery is limited to cloud-free periods, SAR time-series are used more extensively for wetland mapping and characterization using the relationship between distribution of vegetation formations and flood duration. The aim of this study was to determine the optimal number and key dates of SAR images to be classified to map wetland vegetation formations at a 1:10,000 scale. A series of eight dual-polarization TerraSAR-X images HH-VV was acquired in 2013 during dry and wet seasons in temperate climate conditions. One polarimetric parameter was extracted first, the Shannon entropy, which varies with wetland flooding status and vegetation roughness. Classification runs of all the possible combinations of SAR images using different k number of images subsets were performed to determine the best combinations of the Shannon entropy images to identify wetland vegetation formations. The classification runs were performed using Support Vector Machine techniques and were then analyzed using the McNemar test to investigate significant differences in the accuracy of all classification runs based on the different image subsets. The results highlight the relevant periods i.e. late winter, spring and beginning of summer for mapping vegetation formations, in accordance with ecological studies. They also indicate that a relationship can be established between vegetation formations and hydrodynamic processes with a short time-series of satellite images i.e. 5 dates. This study introduces a new approach for herbaceous wetland monitoring using SAR polarimetric imagery. This approach estimates the number and key dates required for wetland management e.g. restoration and biodiversity studies using remote sensing data.
Keywords : SVM SAR imagery vegetation formations change detection multitemporal image analysis
Autor: Julie Betbeder - Sébastien Rapinel - Samuel Corgne - Eric Pottier - Laurence Hubert-Moy -
Fuente: https://hal.archives-ouvertes.fr/


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FACING DEPORTATION: Samuel Olufemi James
A NIGERIAN man, who hid behind a bogus marriage so he could remain in the UK, faces deportation after being jailed for 22 months at Derby Crown Court.
Samuel Olufemi James, who entered the UK illegally in 2003, married a Portuguese woman recruited by sham marriage fixer, Oscar Prata, in Lisbon.
The unnamed woman was paid 2,000 Euros to wed James at a church ceremony in Coventry back in 2009.
The 33-year-old then changed his surname to Odede to cover his tracks before setting up home with his true fiancé and daughter in Derby.
His plan unravelled when UK Border Agency (UKBA) officers arrested Prata, an Angolan born Portuguese citizen, as he was about to marry another Nigerian man to a Portuguese woman at achurch in Coventry. Prata, and those he was due to marry, were taken into custody.
When officers searched his home, they discovered documents with the names of those he had organised fake marriages for, including James.
However, it was only in March of this year that officers tracked down and arrested James after he submitted a fresh application for leave to remain in the country, including his name change and address in Derby.
BOGUS CEREMONIES: Oscar Prata
James admitted that his marriage to the Portuguese woman was fake and that he had married her for the purposes of remaining in the UK.
He also acknowledged that after the wedding, he never saw the woman again.
UKBA will seek to remove him from the country once his sentence is completed.
Oscar Prata, who was sentenced in 2009, served three years and was deported.
The fake bride received a caution. The two Nigerians in the other bogus ceremony were sentenced to a total of four years and eight months.
Detective constable Chris Aldridge, from the UK Border Agency's criminal and financial investigation team, said:
'This man thought he could abuse the immigration rules and evade justice by taking part in a sham marriage, moving to a different area with a partner and child and adopting a new name.
"As this case shows, we will track down, detain and prosecute those fraudsters who have no right to be in the UK," he said.


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Though his artistic output includes making electronic music as well as sculptures, installations, drawings and digital media, Mathias Mu isn't defined by a single discipline; rather, he sees his multiple practices as one cohesive body of work. In his own words, what he creates is closer to a language, a concept or an entity, using elements of modern society and which reflects on everyday reality. A self-taught musician, he studied fine arts and organically began combining the two; he recently did a performance at De Biënnale Van België where he combined sculptures and music in ways that blurred the boundaries between instrument and artefact. His upcoming projects include an exhibition this month at Soil Collective in Brussels and a new music project with Lisa Lotion called LOTOMU followed by a duo exhibition at the Pinkhouse in Antwerp. A dynamic process, always gaining momentum.
How did begin doing your thing?
It is hard to say when 'my thing' really started, as I have always been doing it. My process is very dynamic, I constantly pick up new things to use in my practice. I have always been making visual things; I studied Fine Arts. Making music came later, like 5 years ago. I am completely self-taught. Over the years my work evolved in to the state in which it is now. Although last year was a big game changer, I went through a lot of personal and work related changes, broke a lot of barriers which really shaped what I am doing today.
Who or what are your role models/inspiration?
I've had a lot of role models and inspirations. It varies from certain musicians to visual artists to people I know personally or even anime characters.
I have a lot to thank to the internet; it literally shaped the way I create and look at things andIi am very thankful for that. It is a pretty big part of my work as well. Thank you internet <3
Since I am dancing on a thin line between different genres and categories, I never had a fixed model or inspiration, I draw it from many different places.
Whats your motto/mantra/idea that keeps you going?


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Blog Archives
My new adventure…the Kinesis Wall
So it's that time…change of workout time. I needed something to give me that additional push, something that will keep me engaged and wanting more. My new workout, which I am LOVING involves working out on the Kinesis Wall!
You might not be familiar with it, not too many places have it. I will have pictures to follow. So what is it!? Cable pulleys that are hidden behind wood paneled walls. These cable pulleys allow for a natural full range of motion in any possible direction away form the wall, while maintaining constant resistance. P.S Kinesis will helpcore strength, improve your balance, flexibility and muscular coordination in more than 5oo PLUS possible movements.
Did I mention that I get my sweat on!?! LOVING IT!
When you are using the Kinesis, you can combine cardiovascular and resistance workouts so that your time at the gym can be decreased. Who doesn't love the sound of that!? Kinesis targets large, multiple groups of muscles so productivity increases as well with decreased time. AND it allows for a lot of practical push-and-pull type exercises that can be combined with movements, such as the lunge and squat.
Training on the Kinesis can benefit your sport as well. How? Many sport specific motions can be translated to the Kinesis. For example: Golfers, you can work on strengthening the motion of your swing, just like you were standing at the tee. Plus you can practice your different strokes. You can also incorporate plyometrics with your training.
Want know more? Check in tomorrow
Smart Snacking
I had to share this list that I came across on BestHealthMag.ca
We might forget certain snacking "rules" when the urge strikes. And we could be picking the wrong snacks or snacking too often. Which can derail your diet. So how can you snack smarter?
✓ Instead of buying snacks at a movie or sports event, chew a stick of sugar-free gum.
✓ At parties, stand as far away as you can from bowls of chips, dips, and other munchies.
✓ If you like to munch in the car, bring only a single serving along. Put the rest in the trunk.
✓ If you buy jumbo-size snacks to save money, divide them into single-serving containers as soon as you get home.
✓ Put the healthiest snacks where you'll see them when you open cupboards or the refrigerator.
✓ Don't snack in your office, go somewhere else (cafeteria, lounge, outside). That way you won't associate your office with food.
✓ At home, enjoy your snacks in the kitchen … and nowhere else.
✓ Don't eat to relax. Relax, then eat.
What are some of your favourite snacks?
Which is best to kick stress to the curb? Sleep or Exercise?
When life gets crazy, and your stress starts to rise what should you do? Sleep it off? Or get up and start moving!?
According to a recent study, exercising will melt that stress away!
It's no secret that exercise has been associated with improved moods, stress reduction and it is sometimes prescribed as a natural treatment for depression and anxiety. Science Daily suggests that working out will create a positive and sustained affect on a individual's state of mind.
Going for a job, taking a spin class, walking, weight training, etc.. May actually help a person better cope with stress and anxiety in the hours, and even days, after they leave the gym.
The study also found that 30 minutes of physical activity would help a person stay cool and calm in a stressful situation, compared to the same amount of rest.
And I am sure there are many people out there that would agree with the study! I know I do.
In need of some energy!?
Are you dragging your butt lately!? Could you use a little more energy!? Who couldn't use more energy. Three things that work for me, might just work for you!
1. Schedule in a workout!
Getting in a quick workout can actually boost your energy levels (Another reason why I like to workout in the morning) they won't deplete them. It's all about give and take with our bodies. When you move around, your body rises to the challenge, giving you the energy you need. According to a study that was published in the Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, researchers had sedentary, healthy adults do just 20 minutes of low-to-moderate-impact aerobic exercise at least three days a week. They found it put a large dose of extra pep in their step
2. Becareful what you snack on
Some foods boost your short-term energy levels, but they'll leave you feeling foggy and lethargic a few hours later. Stay away from alcohol, caffeine, and sugar!!
3. Hydrate! Then hydrate again and again!
Don't reach for caffeine, unless it's decaffeinated Green Tea!! Or Black Tea! Sometimes we drag our butts because we don't get enough water!!! If y our body is not hydrated, it could affect your mood and energy. Plus by not getting enough water your body might confuse thirst for hunger. Drink up!!
No time to Workout!? Try compound exercises!
When you're in a rush, your workouts can be neglected. Which is not ideal. So what can you do in a short period of time? Try high intensity workouts, in a short period of time. How!? Using compound exercises.
Compound exercises will help boost the efficiency of your workouts. When you perform exercises that target multiple muscle groups, both the effectiveness and intensity are increased. When you perform exercises that target multiple muscle groups, both the intensity and effectiveness of the workout are increased.
Need some examples!?
Upper Body Compound Exercises:
Pushups, Standing Military Press, Dips, Pullups/Chinups, Clean & Press, just to start
Lower Body Compound Exercises:
Deadlifts, Lunges, Squats, use a sled to push/pull, and give hip trusts a try
**Remember: Consult a doctor before starting a program/routine**
Try: The Squat and Press
The best core strength training workouts are those that require strength, speed, coordination and balance.
So with that being said, what move should you try?
Give the squat and press a try.
The squat and press is a compound movement that works almost every muscle group in your body. Crazy huh?
Let's break it down: While doing a squat and press the force generated from top to bottom puts your core to work by requiring it to tighten up throughout the entire movement. Sweet!
- First, get into starting position by grabbing a pair of dumbbells; one in each hand.
- Make sure you can safely shoulder press the weight you choose, with good form, a minimum of 12 times.
- Stand with your legs shoulder-width apart.
- Bring the dumbbells up over your shoulders so your palms are facing forward, elbows are out to the side and your arms are bent at a 90 degree angle.
- To Squat down by bending your legs at the knees until your thighs are almost parallel to the floor. Make sure your knees do not pass your toes.
- Stand back up while keeping your abs tight–push up from the back of your heels.
- Right before you reach the top, begin to shoulder press the dumbbells by pushing them straight up toward the ceiling.
- Slowly bring them back down.
Try doing 12-15 reps, 3 to 4 sets
The Importance of Drinking Water
Yesterday was a busy day of running around, and other craziness. At 3am this morning I had the WORST muscle cramp in my leg. Why was it happening!? Because I didn't drink enough water yesterday. I can't blame anyone but myself for it. I am the first to lecture people on the importance of water, yet I didn't listen to my own advice. Silly girl!! So let's do a refresher on the importance of water for the body, shall we!?
Why should we drink water?
Lose weight: Drinking water helps you lose weight because it flushes down the by-products of fat breakdown. Drinking water reduces hunger, it's an effective appetite suppressant so you'll eat less. Plus, water has zero calories.
Natural Remedy for Headache: Helps to relieve headache and back pains due to dehydration. Although many reasons contribute to headache, dehydration is the common one.
Helps in Digestion and Constipation: Drinking water raises your metabolism because it helps in digestion. Fiber and water goes hand in hand so that you can have your daily bowel movement.
Good Mood: Your body feels very good and that's why you feel happy.
Look Younger with Healthier Skin: You'll look younger when your skin is properly hydrated. Water helps to replenish skin tissues, moisturizes skin and increases skin elasticity. (I was recently complimented on my skin, and my friend asked me what I was doing….I drink LOTS of water!!!)
Better Productivity at Work: Your brain is mostly made up of water, thus drinking water helps you think better, be more alert and more concentrated.
Better Exercise: Drinking water regulates your body temperature. That means you'll feel more energetic when doing exercises. Water also helps to fuel your muscle.
Helps in Digestion and Constipation: Drinking water raises your metabolism because it helps in digestion. Fiber and water goes hand in hand so that you can have your daily bowel movement.
Less Cramps and Sprains: Proper hydration helps keep your joints and muscles lubricated, so you'll less likely get cramps and sprains.
Relieves Fatigue: Water is used by the body to help flush out toxins and waste products from the body. If your body lacks water, your heart, for instance, needs to work harder to pump out the oxygenated blood to all cells, so are the rest of the vital organs, your organs will be exhausted and so will you.
Good Mood: Your body feels very good and that's why you feel happy.
Banana and Berry Smoothie
*1/2 cup (125 mL) skim milk
*1 banana
*1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh or frozen berries
AND: A scope of protein powder of course!!!
Once you have all the ingredients, blend!!
Get Walking!!
Since my move last month, I have made walking everywhere a habit. It's become a big habit, because my workplace doesn't have parking. LOL And, call me cheap….but I don't want to pay $8 a day for parking. (Don't judge…I could be using that money to buy fresh chicken, fish, or shoes!!)
Since I started walking to walk, I see and feel changes.
According to Dr. Mike Evans, the single best thing you can do for your health is to walk. Give yourself at least 30 minutes a day. If you can do more, than great! But the average healthy person should really do between 30-60 minutes a day.
Here are just a few ideas:
-Grab your better half and go for a walk in the morning or even at night. Not only are you getting exercise, but you can use that time to reonnect, check in, and just enjoy each others company. Get healthy together!!
-Get a dog! 67% of dog walkers walk 158 minutes a week just by walking their dogs.
-Take the stairs.
-Walk to work.
Every step counts!
But the average healthy person should really do between 30-60 minutes a day. So what should you do? Live a fit lifestyle. A few ideas:
-Couples can take a half hour walk in the morning or night to check in, touch base, and get healthy together.
-Get a dog! 67% of dog walkers walk 158 minutes a week just by walking their dogs.
-Take the stairs.
-Walk to work.
Sunny Days=Patio Weather
Now that the nicer weather is here, it's pretty hard to resist a nice cold drink on the patio. Just because you are watching what you eat, doesn't mean you can't have a little treat. Just remember, that you don't want to drink your calories.
EVERYTHING in moderation. (Not that I am encouraging you to go drinking!)
Most glasses of wine contain 125-150 calories, but that can double depending on the size of the glass size and how full it is.
Beer can range from 64-198 calories per 12 ounces. Light beers are a better choice because they contain the same amount of alcohol as regular beers but fewer carbohydrates.
A big diet destroyer is super-caloric cocktails. Instead of sugary mixes, try mixing your cocktails with: water, club soda, low calorie juices, or sugar-free syrups for easy calorie savings. Fruit and vegetable juices can be good choices because they are lower in calories than some other mixers.
Some mixers that won't pack on the pounds include:
- Diet soda or diet tonic: 0 calories
- Orange juice (6 oz): 84 calories
- Cranberry juice cocktail (8 oz): 136 calories
- Light orange juice (8 oz): 50 calories
- Light cranberry juice (8 oz): 40 calories
- Light lemonade (8 oz): 5 calories
- Coffee, tea: 0 calories
- Lemon or lime juice (1/2 oz): 10 calories
Another option is diluting your drink with club soda or sparkling water. Wine spritzers are a low-calorie standby. And if you usually drink vodka and cranberry, for example, try it with club soda, just a splash of cranberry juice, and a squeeze of lime. Garnish with a wedge of citrus or pineapple to add flavor and few calories.
So just how many calories are in your favorite cocktail?
- Mojito (8 oz): 214 calories
- Pina Colada (6 oz): 378 calories
- Cosmopolitan (4 oz): 200 calories
- Chocolate martini: (2 oz each vodka, chocolate liqueur, cream, 1/2 oz creme de cacao, chocolate syrup): 438
- Margarita (8 oz): 280
- Green apple martini (1 oz each vodka, sour apple, apple juice): 148
- Martini (2.5 oz): 160
- Red wine (5 oz):120
- White wine (5 oz): 120
- Alcohol-free wine (5 oz): 20-30
- Beer (12 oz): 150-198
- Light beer (12 oz): 95-136
- Ultra-light beer (12 oz): 64-95
- Champagne (5oz): 106-120
- Coffee liqueur (3 ounces): 348
- Godiva chocolate liqueur (3 oz): 310
- Wine spritzer (5 oz): 100
- Hot buttered rum (8 oz): 292
- Spiced cider with rum ( 8 oz):150
- Vodka and tonic (8 oz): 200
- Screwdriver (8 oz): 190
- Mimosa (4 oz): 75
- Gin and tonic (7 oz): 200
- Long Island iced tea (8 oz): 780
- White Russian (2 oz vodka, 1.5 oz coffee liqueur, 1.5 oz cream): 425
- Mai Tai (6 oz) (1.5 oz rum, 1/2 oz cream de along, 1/2 oz triple sec, sour mix, pineapple juice): 350
- Rum and Coke (8 oz): 185
- Rum and Diet Coke (8 oz): 100
- Mike's Hard Lemonade (11 oz): 98


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WELLAND – CanoeKayak fans will be able to watch the 2013 ICF Junior and U23 Canoe Sprint World Championships on television and online as 70 countries compete in Welland, ON from August 1 to 4.
Online Streaming & On-Demand Viewing
All four days of the Championships will be live-streamed on the Canoe Niagara website starting at 9 a.m. EST each day. The site is available for viewing around the globe. Viewers who miss the live action or want to watch a race again will be able to access video-on-demand replays on the same site.
The Championships will be broadcast on Sportnet in Canada at select times from Wednesday to Sunday. Sportsnet is the official broadcast partner of CanoeKayak Canada.
CanoeKayak Canada is the national governing body for competitive paddling in Canada. The organization's vision is to be a Canadian sport for families, communities and champions. From supporting clubs to developing a competitive National Team, CanoeKayak Canada works to grow a sport which is a rich part of Canada's heritage.
Media Contact:
Ian Miller
Communications and Marketing Officer, CanoeKayak Canada


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Thursday, May 15, 2014
Dusk by the chimneys
by the chimneys of Kapar KEV Power Station.
You can find more beautiful views of the sky at SKY WATCH FRIDAY
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Attractive chimneys against the background of shades.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 16, 2014 at 3:25 AM
Glorious reflection - and such a contrast of beauty and pollution (via the chimneys).ReplyDelete
Really awesome photography for OWT ~ xoxoReplyDelete
artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)
Lovely sky shot and great reflection.ReplyDelete
Pretty reflection and colors! Lovely capture of the chimneys and sky! Have a happy weekend!ReplyDelete
This is in Sabah?ReplyDelete
Wonderful shot with nice reflection.ReplyDelete
Great photo... I like the reflection.ReplyDelete
Amazing how enchanting light from the sky can even bathe chimneys in a touch of beauty.ReplyDelete
Creative and beautiful sky shot ~ love the chimney shadow agains the sky for SWF ~ xoxoReplyDelete
artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)
Beautiful golden reflection!ReplyDelete
Great colors and reflections.. neat skylineReplyDelete
Artistic shot, Thomas. Awesome moment, composition and reflection.ReplyDelete
Happy weekend, thanks for stopping by.
Nice shot, Thomas!ReplyDelete
A stunning and amazing shot! These colors and the reflection! Great!ReplyDelete


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Cake Shop (Macintosh)
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DescriptionLisa is a girl with a big dream: she wants to manage a cake shop! So when the opportunity arises and a cake shop owner offers her a job, she quickly moves to a all new city.
Lisa's job is to satisfy the wishes of the customers which are shown in picture form. The basic product are cakes which are composed of three layers. In practice this means that the player has to click on the cake layers in the correct order and then serve the result to the customer. Later in the game the shop introduces more products which increase the complexity of the required actions, e.g. in order to create a coffee, Lisa has to put the cup into the coffee machine and wait until it is finished. It is important to serve customers as quickly as possible because their mood (and their tip) decreases when Lisa takes to long. Since there is no physical avatar of Lisa during gameplay, all actions are performed with the mouse.
After each work day (a few minutes of play time), the earned money can be spent on two things: more equipment for the shop (attracts more customers and therefore increases earnings) or building a house for Lisa to battle her homesickness. Each step of the house building process, e.g. the foundation, has to ordered separately and increases Lisa's mood. The available equipment also depends on Lisa's skill rating based on her performance in the shop.
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Alternate Titles
- "Coffee Shop" -- German title
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Nama: Geun-Seok Jang / Jang Geun Suk
Profession: Actor , Singer
Date of Birth: 4th August, 1987
Zodiak: Leo
Height: 182cm
Weight: 63kg
Blood Type: A
Family: Father, Mother (only child)
Education: KwangJang Middle School, Bangsan High School, New Zealand Nelson College, Hanyang University Drama (Major in Movie)
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February 2000 - Seoul DongYi Primary School Graduate
February 2003 - KwangJang Middle School Graduate
January 2003 - New Zealand Neslson College Enrollment
July 2003 - Bangsan High School First Year Joins in the Middle of course
February 2006 - Hanyang University Enrollment - Drama (Major in Movie)
Hobbies: listening to music, snowboarding, skiing, singing, dancing
Treasure: Family, playstation
Favourite Colour: Blue, Ivory White
Speciality: Skiing, Snowboarding
Favourite Food: Spicy Food, - GeJang(Marinated Raw Crabs)
Favourite Fruit: Pineaple
Most Respected Person: Kim Gu Kim Gu Profile
Ideal Partner: Honest, Cute, Woman with great sense of dressing
What is the first feature that you look in a woman: Eyes
What do you hear most from opposite gender: You are so cute
Favourite Possession: Clothes, Accessories
Motto: Nothing is Impossible!
Close Celeb Friends: CSJH Stephanie, Isak, MC Mong, Moon Geun yong, Yoo Ah In, Choi Si Won
Favourite Actor: Ahn Sung-Ki
Debut: Sitcom Selling Happiness
First Debut Drama: Women's World
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Tooniverse 2006 - Alien Sam, http://www.bongsam.co.kr/
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2006 KBS Performance Awards: Best couple Award With Ha Ji Won For Hwang Jin Yi
2008 44th BaekSang Art Awards: Film Section - BEST NEW ACTOR
2008 MBC Drama Awards: Newcomer Award (Bethoven Virus)
2008 KBS Drama Awards: Popular Actor Award (Hong Gil Dong)
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2007 The Happy Life
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Gypsy is one of the most acclaimed American musicals, with rabid fans and distinguished critics who call it the best ever. It was specifically developed for Ethel ("There's No Business Like Show Business") Merman in 1959, and she was followed by other powerhouse actresses in the part of Rose, including Rosalind Russell, Angela Lansbury, Bernadette Peters, Patti LuPone and Tyne Daley.
The show was created by a one-time combination of Broadway legends: music by Julie Styne, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Arthur Larents (West Side Story), who also directed two of its subsequent Broadway productions. The original and revivals were showered with awards. Several of its songs became standards.
Apart from hearing Ethel Merman sing its best-known tune, "Everything's Coming Up Roses" on every conceivable TV variety show (the natural heir to Vaudeville) as a child in the early 60s, I knew nothing about this play. I suspect Merman played Rose more heroically than Dianne Zuleger does in this North Coast Rep production, and to her credit and that of director Xande Zublin-Meyer, neither softens the edges of the character or the story.
Rose is relentless and hard-driving, with a selfless dedication to her children that is ultimately selfish, and the product of her own frustrated dreams. She has moments of appearing admirable, as when she complains to a producer that he interrupted her in the middle of a sentence. "You're always in the middle of a sentence," he retorts.
But the costs paid by her children are also on view. While Rose is a character that remains relevant—check out those child beauty pageant videos, or just go to a Little League game—I couldn't respond to this treatment, which by now felt familiar, mawkish and tediously extended.
The production does try to give a sense of vaudeville, that classic American amalgamation of song and dance, comedy teams, novelty and animal acts. There's even an old fashioned theatrical curtain across the North Coast Rep stage.
Zublin-Meyer and everyone concerned get extra credit just for managing the logistics of it all, with a large cast of children, seniors and all ages in between, plus a dog, a very large cow with very large eyes, and a duck (I loved the duck—the best vaudeville trick trotted out in the often entertaining but sometimes baffling set pieces between scenes.)
But for all the show biz, the play seemed a creaky and tenuous platform. There's a joke in Rose sending her daughters out with basically the same cheesy act for years, but that doesn't make it easier to sit through variations of it several times, even with different charming performers.
The 90 minute first act feels very long, and it doesn't create any real musical sparks until Louise (Christina Comer) and June (Nanette Voss) sing "If Momma Was Married," which for me was the single musically thrilling moment of the evening—the kind of moment that's unique to live musicals.
There are some fine voices in the cast, so it was frustrating that Comer and David Powell as Rose's long-suffering partner Herbie didn't have more to sing. Comer's Louise transforming from supposed ugly duckling to teasing swan was a highlight, though I would have appreciated it more if it had occurred about an hour sooner.
North Coast Rep regulars like Adina Lawson, Anders Carlson, Evan Needham were solid, and Kyle Ryan's dance number with Comer was gracefully executed. The opening night crowd was enthusiastic, but I didn't feel the show itself generating much energy. The live band had flashes of adequacy. Perhaps a faster pace and tighter production will evolve during the run.
Tom Phillips is musical director (with effective attempts to suggest the 20s and 30s), and Heather Sorter the choreographer. Daniel Lawrence designed scenery and lights. Gypsy runs weekends until June 19.
Her sister, the actual runaway daughter June of Gypsy, became June Havoc, movie (My Sister Eileen, Gentlemen's Agreement) and TV actress (a regular on "Search for Tomorrow" and briefly on "General Hospital") as well as an author, playwright and Tony-nominated director. She died in 1991.


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A word that tells us about the Punjabi culture 'hot' is. Punjabi highly energetic, hard working and are hospitable. Punjabi food is delicious and a guest house is awarded to the max. Punjabi songs are full of passion. Drum (drum) beats and rhythms of drums on the steel spoon is a simple style, but adds to the excitement of Punjabi music. The dance styles of Punjab Bhangra, Giddha, kikli and Sammi with more flavor.
Punjabi songs and dances are very togethers and festivals occur during the more essential. Punjab makes it more interesting festivals culture. There pagdi-turban and phulkari dupattas, that comes out during the Baisakhi festival is a riot of color. With a waistcoast salwar kameez and lehenga-kurta women's traditional dress of many colors and style that is Punjabi. Turban styles can be traced and is mandatory for all Sikhs.
The people of Punjab are hot by nature. They all cultures in a Punjabi family and weddings on a great opportunity. marigolds, silk and dishes with a distinct Indianness felt in every ritual. Passionate interludes, beating many of the wedding is to take action, where the bride and groom at a constant chiding Punjabi songs. Sense of humor is essential to enjoy the wedding songs.
Punjab's architecture very well Bhakra dam and Punjab is seen in the fort. Academic institutions and scope for education in Punjab is the key. The main business is agriculture and the well-irrigated season abounds with the specific production. Punjabi by independent state and there to try to maintain their culture a great deal.
Punjabis are known for their keen interest in dress sense and up to date fashion essentials. They love to participate in all events and are humorous by nature. Balance in their bhangra beats Western pop culture and God to produce the effect by showing allegiance to the mantra of Gurbani is maintained.


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The unfounded fears of invalidity...
3 years ago at the beginning of December, my cybernetic components were fully integrated into my bio-neural systems. The installation process was drawn out over 2 surgeries and a 6 month recovery. It was also difficult and rather painful, but ultimately a success to my satisfaction; though many only see wheels and sticks and believe it otherwise. But it wasn't for them that I did this - I did it for me: for the life I want, and for my nearest and dearest to not live with pain too. My world fluctuated drastically in these 3 years - for better and worse - but I would pay that price all over again for everything I have today. Even the unexpected surprises and dips in the road along the way.
For over 3 months now, I have noticed a distinct drop in the neurostimulation and more of those inconvenient symptoms that I had forgotten were so severe. Having a good time, it seems, made me forget just how hard it used to be! It drained my own energy faster than I could recharge with enjoyable activities. Unlike my mental systems though, my neurostim is non-rechargable. Typical of many electronics, it started to malfunction just before the end of warranty (the IPG gave a 3-5 year lifespan guarantee and this started 2 years and 8 months old!). To be honest, getting that message telling me the battery was low was a huge relief! The CRPS wasn't getting worse, I wasn't on a slow and steady decline into the invalid camp. It wasn't all insurmountable: I just needed a simple hardware upgrade. Solvable issues are much simpler to deal with!
I was told not to anticipate getting my replacement surgery until next year (early- to mid-january) because my neurosurgeon was fully booked for the rest of the year. There was also the very real possibility my battery would fully empty and be no more before it could be replaced. December may not be summer on this side of the world, but things certainly slow down around this time of year as if it were. I was mildly annoyed, but I had already made my plans for mitigating the disruption to my general pain management stability. Stability is the prize I seek in pain management, not a reduction of pain. So, this was my own crisis plan.
There is just one major problem: I am perhaps more vulnerable right now than I've been in a long time. The fluctuations between good times and bad times are far greater right now, than they have for many years. The memories of good times too fresh in my mind. And like similar vulnerable moments in my past - I stand to lose much of what I have gained, should I waver in my conviction. I could hold out if I knew there was an end in sight. There simply wasn't any other option, because there is no going back, no second chances. This is the path I chose to walk, figuratively speaking.
Battery-save mode and higher stakes...
In my own version of booting into "safe mode", I had to pull back from things I love; from social circles and interactions. I couldn't always play the same game of normality as everyone else. Luckily, there hasn't been a lot of that in my life anyway! I missed out on yet more social occasions with nothing but pitiful excuses and feeling like a flake.
My viewpoint on many things have changed though. While it sure hasn't been an easy 3 years since the first "installation" surgeries, they are not years I remember as being particularly distressing or traumatic. If anything, looking back on them now with surprisingly rosy glasses isn't delusional, but how I feel about these years as a whole. When the good times outweigh the bad, that's a win in my book! There have been some dark times, but the darkness didn't defeat me. Some of those good times were in very dreary places, with so much out of my control. I found my own peace in the acceptance that life is absurd, but yet in the absurd, is living.
My viewpoint on many things have changed though. While it sure hasn't been an easy 3 years since the first "installation" surgeries, they are not years I remember as being particularly distressing or traumatic. If anything, looking back on them now with surprisingly rosy glasses isn't delusional, but how I feel about these years as a whole. When the good times outweigh the bad, that's a win in my book! There have been some dark times, but the darkness didn't defeat me. Some of those good times were in very dreary places, with so much out of my control. I found my own peace in the acceptance that life is absurd, but yet in the absurd, is living.
What was interesting on the whole though, is observing how the new "full-disclosure" policy would play out in practice. This is the first time I have been an open book; uncensored, unshielded and uncut; about my reasons for being absent. I tried to avoid TMI, or having it being a deep, dark and shameful secret. At least, trying to avoid the 'too much UNINVITED information': if I am asked, I'll tell. Directly, factually, and God forbid - clinically. Still very much me, only no secrets to hide - why should I hide my reality anyway? I had no shame about who I was, felt it was no deficiency of my own to not be superhuman at this time. In fact, it was a glorious joy to have such an easily fixed and temporary situation for once!
This is the life of a cyborg, a disconnected Borg drone: needing upkeep of the electronic and surgical kind. This is what it entails. Of all things in my life; this is the result of the life-changing decision I took up wholeheartedly, with both eyes open. In deciding to get my neurostim, I took on all the risks and responsibilities. I accepted that failure could happen, through no one's fault; that it may not work in the way that I hoped or expected. That included accepting that even if all goes perfectly, I still would need surgeries every few years, forever more. I could hardly complain now if things get a little unpleasant after regaining so much. Health wise, things are much different now. Hell, I'm different now.
Like it or not, my asthma can be unpredictable without reason, which makes it all the more dangerous. 3 years ago, I would have 100% elected to get my replacement under general or sedation. I may have even been happy to wait longer for that. 3 years ago, I hadn't yet the memory of spending 3 months all up over a 7 month period in hospitals. I certainly wasn't in any hurry to spend any more time in those places than necessary. These days, the risks are much higher stakes for me, it isn't a simple decision. Sure, I could take some prednisolon, nebulise, perhaps I wouldn't have any issues under general. Was it really necessary though? I was already taking a tricky cocktail of medications, a delicate balance to keep all my systems from falling apart. This multi-pronged approach perhaps being the only thing keeping my asthma stable. I really did not want to test it out for something as minor as fear. As it was, I would need to monitor my blood levels of one drug, in order to take the prophylactic antibiotic safely to prevent the greatest risk of failure - post-op infection.
Why bother with making life more difficult just from fear that can be overcome? It is illogical for me to be frightened about being conscious again during surgery; after all, I had already done the scariest part! Seems a bit late to be worried about stuff like that now, isn't it?
Getting better acquainted with Fear: Pain's other half...
Why bother with making life more difficult just from fear that can be overcome? It is illogical for me to be frightened about being conscious again during surgery; after all, I had already done the scariest part! Seems a bit late to be worried about stuff like that now, isn't it?
So, I decided the risks weren't worth it; my fears weren't worth it; the disruption to my life really wasn't worth it. And, turns out - my time definitely wasn't worth it. Electing to do it under local, I managed to be slipped in on the very last day of (elective) surgeries before the Christmas break. Merry Christmas to me on Yule's Eve! Solstices, equinoxes and new years are all special days for me. I may even have been one of, if not the last, person to be operated on this year. I think I was able to get in so soon because it was so straight forward. No sedation, no anaesthetist, no vitals to watch, no recovery and overnight stay. In and out and home for dinner (I hoped, but I never count my chickens before they hatch!)
After observing how far my fear played into my distress and pain of the former surgeries, I decided this time to make my own experiment. Why not? Something to keep me amused and distracted anyway, distraction being one of the more effective pain management strategies around!
- How will my experience be; how much pain will I feel if I go in there NOT expecting it to hurt?
- How will my experience be remembered if I treat this as a normal, every day thing to have done?
Nervous anticipation is normal, a bit of apprehension too. However it is deep, primal fear that gets me in a distressed and panicked state that has greater ability to turn an experience painful than any medical experience itself.
And should I find it unpleasant or painful:
- It is merely temporary, unlike CRPS pain;
- What can I do before, during and after the surgery to make my vantage point, my inner self, more tolerable in that powerless position?
- Is my fear an enemy to be vanquished, or befriended?
Fear has a huge effect on the flavours and tints of memories stored and remembered long term than the procedure itself, or even a particular period of time. Pain is, in most cases, a memory of all past pains amplified. Anticipating pain can make pain worse in stranger ways than can be explained by a simple nociceptor response to actual injury. Pain morphs in our memories into scary nightmares that are burned deep and eternal. My body seems to have perfected the art - I wasn't going to help it out this time!
Not only was this the perfect time to test these theories out, but also the perfect lazy time of year where I could recover in peace without losing too many opportunities to do that which I love. This is a blessing, something I am truly grateful for. It came all together in that wonderful spark of the divine, where I know it was for a reason. I know this feeling well from travel, and trust it. During this magical and mystical time of year when we, throughout history, have fought through the darkness, waiting for the sun. The nadir of winter to the return of Sol Inviticus.


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Program to Combat 'Good Old Boy' Network Survives
(CN) – A North Carolina program to encourage the use of minority-owned businesses on state highway construction projects is not unconstitutional, the 4th circuit ruled, citing the persistence of an informal "good old boy" network of white contractors locking black and Native American subcontractors out of the bidding process.
The federal appeals court in Richmond, Va., upheld a lower court ruling that the statute enacted in 1983 to promote the use of "small, minority, physically handicapped and women contractors" in state construction projects survived strict constitutional scrutiny.
H.B Rowe Co. challenged the statute after the state highway department rejected its 2002 bid for a project to relocate a road in Iredell County. The state alleged that Rowe had failed to make a good faith effort to work with minority-owned subcontractors and accepted a slightly higher bid.
Rowe sued the department and several state officials, claiming that the statute violated the 14th Amendment. The district court ruled for the state, finding that a 2004 study showed that the conditions that led to the statute persist.
The three-judge appellate panel agreed.
"The state's evidence showing a gross statistical disparity between the availability of qualified African American and Native American subcontractors and the
amount of subcontracting dollars they win on public sector contracts establishes the necessary statistical foundation for upholding the minority participation goals with respect to these groups," wrote Judge Diana Gribbon Motz.
"The surveys in the 2004 study exposed an informal, racially exclusive network that systemically disadvantaged minority subcontractors. The State could conclude with good reason that such networks exert a chronic and pernicious influence on the marketplace that calls for remedial action."
The study found that from 2000 to 2004 "the average subcontract awarded to nonminority male subcontractors yielded more than double the dollars won by
minority subcontractors and nearly triple the dollars won by women subcontractors."
It also revealed that during a two-year suspension of the program in the early 1990s, "prime contractors awarded substantially fewer subcontracting dollars to minority and women subcontractors on state-funded projects."
Moreover, a telephone survey included in the report "produced evidence of an informal 'good old boy' network of white contractors" that locks minorities out of the process.
"Majorities of African American and Native American respondents agreed that prime contractors have higher standards for minority subtracting contractors, view minority subcontractors as being less competent than nonminority businesses, change their bidding practices when not required to hire minority subcontractors, and drop minority subcontractors after winning contracts," Motz wrote.
"Together, these responses suggest strongly that the underutilization of African American and Native American subcontractors is more than a mere byproduct of misguided yet color-blind cronyism. Rather, they indicate that racial discrimination is a critical factor underlying the gross statistical disparities presented in the 2004 study."
The panel reversed the district court's judgment upholding the constitutionality of the statute as it applies to female, Asian American and Hispanic American subcontractors, however. The state failed to present sufficient evidence that "women subcontractors successfully bidding on state contracts faced private-sector discrimination," Motz wrote.


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