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10 Questions You Should Not Ask a Woman on a First Date
The Art of Dating Conversation
If you're going to have any chance with women, be it casual, friendship, or sexual, you need to know how to avoid turning them off. Believe it or not, a simple conversation can turn a woman on and make her want you.
Women want a first date to be casual, free of pressure, and they want to leave wanting more.
Men want the same thing, but it's often the man who sends the date off on the wrong trajectory by disrupting the natural flow of conversation with lame questions. There's an art to conversation and men who don't understand that art usually destroy their chances with a woman in the first few minutes (sometimes even the first few seconds) of a date.
Are you one of those men? While you may need to practice your conversation skills regardless, it's always good to know some of the romance-killing questions you shouldn't ask if you want to last more than a few minutes with most women.
Are those your real boobs?
Asking a woman anything about her body is a bad idea just about anytime, but it's particularly bad if you're just meeting the woman for the first time. Any body question is an intimate one and if you're on a first date, you have no business asking any sort of intimate question. Asking an intimate question on a first date is a sign that you don't understand boundaries and people who don't understand boundaries are trouble in all sorts of ways. People who don't understand boundaries are wife beaters, rapists, murderers and such. Of course, not all people who have boundary issues are criminals, but the mere suggestion that you might have a problem will send most women running.
What's your favorite sexual position?
Sex is an inappropriate topic for first date conversation. Again, like the first question, this is an intimate question that indicates a boundary problem of whoever asks it. It's also extremely crass and presumptuous. It's also likely to make the woman extremely uncomfortable, which is exactly the opposite of what you want on a first date. In fact, here's a general rule of thumb: don't ask any question likely to make your date uncomfortable. The environment in which you ask such a question can actually make it worse. It's bad enough if you ask such a thing in a bar where, I suppose, there might actually be a situation where it's almost appropriate. However, ask it in a car or some other place where the woman feels trapped, and you're guaranteed to freak her out. As a rule, there should be no sex talk on a first date. There might be actual sex in some situations, but that should be the result of lots of hot, unspoken chemistry.
Dating frequency among men who...
ask stupid questions
remain silent
understand the art of conversation
What's with the stupid pictures of your dog?
Never insult a woman's dog, cat, or any other pet for that matter. Nothing will make a woman get up faster than telling her all those pictures she took with her dog make her look crazed. First of all, the dog is probably a substitute for a man because all the men she meets are dogs anyway. Her dog may very well be her best friend too. You might as well tell her that her mother is a whore.
Can you show me your...?
I can think of no noun that can follow the words "can you show me your" that make for a good conversation starter. Driver's license? Either you think I'm jail bait or you clearly think I'm older than I said I was or indicated I was in my profile. Underwear? You're a creep, plus maybe I don't wear underwear. Oh, so that's what you were trying to figure out. Tattoo? Well, that might be in a very private place. That's none of your business. "My best oh face?" Um, no. I'm not showing you anything. I just met you. Go get a clue.
Can we be friends?
You're on a date. You're not there to be friends. Men might not think that women know this, but we understand that when we say "let's be friends" it means that we don't ever want to sleep with you and that we don't think of you romantically. It's also another way of saying that there's no chemistry between us. Don't try to pull some reverse psychology garbage on us. We're the masters of that game, boy-o. And I didn't come out on a date with you to make friends just like you didn't.
Is it okay if I post a photo of you on my Facebook page?
That's creepy. So, let me get this straight. You want to post my photo on your Facebook page so all your friends can see us together? I just met you. We're not friends. Just like I don't sleep around, I don't let people post my photo all over the place either, but thanks for asking.
Can I kiss you?
If you think this is a legitimate question, you need to read my article on kissing, but suffice it to say, men who ask to kiss a woman are traveling a path of failure. If you're a man who's successful with women, you don't ask to kiss them, you just do it. That being said, there's a high chance that since we're on a first date, I'm not going to want to kiss you unless I'm sitting there melting while you're talking to me and you're Brad Pitt or that hunky dude from True Blood. Other than that, a hug is probably all I'm looking for if things are going well. Maybe I'm stuffy that way, but most women are like that. You'll know by the enthusiasm of my hug whether it's been a good date. You can try to kiss me on the second date if things keep going well.
Would you like to meet my mother?
The first question that comes into my mind if a guy asks me this is "do you live with your mother?" followed by "uh oh". Dude, this is a first date. We're not getting married. No matter how well a first date goes, I do not want to meet your mother during, after, or anytime soon. I don't want to meet your dad either. Or your brothers or sisters. Or your friends. Or your hamster. I'm just trying to figure out whether I even like meeting you so don't throw a wrench into the process.
Do you like Gears of War?
Maybe I know what video game you're talking about and maybe I don't, but you might as well tell a woman that you spend all day on the couch, which incidentally, is not an attractive quality. When engaging in conversation on a first date, you want to be very careful about admitting to what kinds of things you like to do. Like if you like to beat baby seals, you might want to keep that to yourself. Try to talk about things that lots of people like to do and then expand on the topic slowly. Lots of people like to hike. Talk about that. If the woman says she likes hiking, then you can talk about what you like about hiking.
What's the lamest first date question ever?
Do you think Obama is the Antichrist?
Politics is a bad subject for first date conversation. It's even worse if you're some kind of nutcase with an axe to grind. Whether it's on abortion (pro or con), gun control, tax reform, free markets - whatever your cause, just keep it to yourself. Rather than express your wacky political position, try to figure out what kinds of things the woman believes and once you determine she either agrees or disagrees with you, go from there. If you want to blurt out that you believe the President should be deported for one reason or another, that's probably going to be met with a look of concern, at the very least. All people are apt to like people more who agree with them.
- Top 15 WORST Questions You Should NEVER Ask On a First Date
This article lists fifteen "ultimate failure" questions guys ask on a first date. Prepare to either laugh or learn. Hopefully more people will laugh at this than take notes.
- 10 Questions You Should Never Ask Someone You've Been Dating for Less Than a Year | Jackie Pilossoph
I can also attest to the fact that there are certain questions a new girlfriend can ask too soon--questions that will turn him off so fast, your head will spin.
- 20 First Date Questions You Don't Want to Ask -- Ever - eHarmony Advice
Want to make sure your Friday night date is a success? Here are a few first date questions you should avoid asking if you want your crush to ask you out a
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LOL funny hub! A first date doesn't have to be like questanning, you can ask each other some general question but know when to stop.
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Hello there! Unfortunately, I have experienced variations of a few points you made on this list. Those guys did not get second dates. As comical as this Hub is it makes some good points, especially about intimacy and boundaries. Some lines should not be crossed on the first date. Shucks, some boundaries shouldn't even be looked at on the first date! Thanks for sharing! Upvoted :)
I can think of a few men I could show this too! Nice job!


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Fats and oils play a prominent role in U.S. dietary patterns. Recent concerns over the negative health consequences associated with fats and oils have led many to suspect structural change in demand conditions. We consider short run (monthly) demand relationships for edible fats and oils. In that monthly quantities of fats and oils are likely to be relatively fixed, we utilize an inverse AIDS specification. Our analysis consists of two components. In the first, we utilize a smooth transition function to model a switching inverse almost ideal demand system (IAIDS) that assesses short-run demand conditions for edible fats and oils in the U.S. Our results suggest that short-run demand conditions for fats and oils experienced a rather rapid structural shift in the early 1990s. Although this shift generally made price flexibilities more elastic, differences in flexibilities across regimes are modest in most cases. Our results suggest that decreases in marginal valuations for most fats and oils in response to consumption increases are rather small. Scale flexibilities are relatively close to -1, suggesting near homothetic preferences for fats and oils. An important distinction occurs for lard and tallow, which exhibit a very elastic scale response. This suggests that scale increases in the consumption of edible fats and oils will significantly decrease consumers' marginal valuation of these animal fats. A second segment of our analysis considers dynamic extensions to the IAIDS model that recognize habit effects. Although nested hypothesis testing supports the dynamic specification over the static IAIDS model, price and scale flexibilities are quite similar to the static case.
Subject(s): Demand and Price Analysis
Issue Date: 2000
Publication Type: Working or Discussion Paper
PURL Identifier: http://purl.umn.edu/18942
Total Pages: 24
Series Statement: 2000 Conference, Chicago, IL, April 17-18 2000
Record appears in: Regional Research Projects > NCR-134/ NCCC-134 Applied Commodity Price Analysis, Forecasting, and Market Risk Management > 2000 Conference, April 17-18 2000, Chicago, Illinois
Autor: Goodwin, Barry K. ; Harper, Daniel C. ; Schnepf, Randall D.
Fuente: http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/18942?ln=en


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10am Automatics0 Comments Published by jonthebeef on Thursday, June 29, 2006 at 3:56 AM.
Great news today: The Black Keys have a new album out called Magic Potion and are touring the UK in the Autumn. Rubber Factory was one of my favourite albums of 2004 (yes, I know there's many) as it successfully combined the lo-fi appeal of the White Stripes with early 60's US Garage Rock. They were also embroiled in the same scene as the (now defunct) 22-20's, who I rather liked at the time. Here's a track from Rubber Factory, and something by the Sonics, who the Black Keys covered with Have Love Will Travel. Enjoy.
MP3 The Black Keys - 10am Automatic
MP3 The Sonics - Have Love Will Travel
Channel M0 Comments Published by jonthebeef on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 at 3:38 AM.
I've lived in Manchester for about 3 years now, and when I first moved here, I noticed a small student run TV station called Channel M. Recently, I've noticed their cameras at some quite important gigs in town such as Keith and the Longcut. It seems they're really championing Manchesters local music scene and televising a lot of these gigs. Your TV probably needs to be pointing east on a snowy day to get reception, but thanks to the wonderfulness of the interweb you can view all these gigs online! Check here to have a look.
As I've not spazzed out about Giant Drag for a while, now's as good a time as any to mention them. They had a gig filmed by Channel M, which was their fateful performance at Night and Day in April. It was a good gig, but it was populated by what seemed to be every Perv in Manchester. Not a very good advert, and even Annie comments that it seems we're a "tough crowd". Come back again soon, and I'm sure we can show you we can do better. It's worth checking out anyway, because it's some decent live footage.
MP3 Giant Drag - Kevin Is Gay
From Home to the Club0 Comments Published by jonthebeef on at 2:49 AM.
Some songs, however ace they may be, sound different in a club than how they sound at home or on your iPod. I'm not sure why, but there's a moment in a club when you're happilly bopping along, until the track goes BAM!, and you realise it's the same tune that has been accompanying you on the bus for so long. I had this with Burnin' from Daft Punks debut. I was a little, erm, medicated at the time, so the first minute or so just passed me by. When the bassline kicked in all kinds of carnage went off, but it was only the following morning I realised what the tune was. Is this something only I experience, or does this effect everyone else?
MP3 Daft Punk - Burnin'
PS - Is Shakira letting everyone know in the chorus of her latest single that she's got the painters in? Just a thought.
Lazy Days0 Comments Published by jonthebeef on Monday, June 26, 2006 at 10:36 AM.
It's been a while I know - I've been a bit too lazy to post. Like many of my excuses recently, excessive football viewing has played a major part. Anyway, onto todays selection. I've been rather enjoying the Islands album of late, so it's time for me to share the opening track with you guys. Go get the album.
MP3 Islands - Swans (Life After Death)
I Hate the Kooks1 Comments Published by jonthebeef on Thursday, June 22, 2006 at 3:53 PM.
I really do. Those smarmy bunch of stage school wankers. If you haven't seen it already, check out the video below. It's worth the 5 minutes, and it'll make you hate them as much as me too. Cunts.
Repeat Showing0 Comments Published by jonthebeef on at 3:18 PM.
OK, it's late. I'm half cut. I don't care. I saw the Answering Machine again tonight. Most of you won't know them, what with them being all Manchester Unsigned and stuff. But they're dead good. Fans of the Strokes and Shout Out Louds should take notice. And other people really should too. Sorry. For. The. Really. Short. Sentences. I'm off to bed.
MP3 The Answering Machine - The Hold Up
PS - Check out To Die By Your Side, as Le Coxon has the best Gay Dad song EVER. Ok, the only good Gay Dad song. But you get my drift.
Tasty Burgers0 Comments Published by jonthebeef on Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at 8:19 AM.
I caught these guys last year at the XFM Liquid Lunch during In the City. I think they won some best band award from Diesel, but like most things I could be making that bit up. Norwich clearly rocks hard. Enjoy.
MP3 Pistolas - Villains
Last Night0 Comments Published by jonthebeef on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 1:24 AM.
I had the pleasure of seeing Jamie T at the Late Room last night. I didn't really know a lot about him, though Pasta Paul informed me on the way that he did "modern 60's pop". I thought this sounded a little bit like another popular Jamie, but I went along with it. Anyway, Mr T wasn't like that at all - Pasta was thinking of Jamie Lidell - he had a sound akin to an Arctic Monkey, but with an urbanised edge. He's got an album out soon, so keep your eyes open.
I haven't got anything by Jamie T to post, so you'll have to settle for Mr Lidell instead.
MP3 Jamie Lidell - Music Will Not Last
Check Your Head0 Comments Published by jonthebeef on Monday, June 19, 2006 at 12:03 PM.
This is one of my favourite Beasties tracks of all time. It's the sound of where they're from, not where they're at. Awesome.
MP3 Beastie Boys - Time for Livin'
PS - I'm off to see Jamie T tonight. I suppose I'll report back tomorrow.
Semifinalists0 Comments Published by jonthebeef on at 11:01 AM.
OK, it's yet another footy related post with a tenuous link to a song. I can't help but be excited by the game tomorrow though. We've got a guaranteed further 2 games in the World Cup, and tomorrow dictates whether we face the home nation or the footballing giants that are Ecuador. I shouldn't slag off either too much really, because I think we all know they can beat us if we're having an off day. On a musical note, I'm just listening to Semifinalists album, and it's alright. Here's a tune:
MP3 Semifinalists - Lets Kill This
Payola0 Comments Published by jonthebeef on at 10:35 AM.
I must admit (in a rare display of ass-kissery) that one of my favourite radio shows at the moment has to be Guy Garvey's Payola on Sundays at 3pm on XFM. I was a bit dubious at first, but upon tuning into his first show to be greeted with a Genesis prog special, I was interested, but it was when he announced "you're tuned into 97.7 XFM Manchester, the coolest radio station in the world. My name is Guy Garvey, and I've just played Genesis. And you know what? There's nothing you can do about it." A grand fuck you to all if there ever was one.
Yesterday, Liam Frost guested on his show which was recorded in his flat. Frosty was suitably ace, as were the tunes. For those of you that aren't lucky enough to live in Manchester, you might be able to listen online here. Check it out.
MP3 Liam Frost - Paperboats (Demo)
PS - If you like the picture above, check out Rae's MySpazz blog here.
Shake yer Maracas, Man.0 Comments Published by jonthebeef on at 5:47 AM.
Nothing, I repeat, NOTHING, lifts the mood in the office like the full 8 and a summat minute version of I am the Resurrection.
MP3 Nirvana - Turnaround
PS - I don't why I posted a Seattle track in relation to a legendary Manchester band. I just did. So there.
Childish, I know.0 Comments Published by jonthebeef on at 3:12 AM.
This is good fun. It's amazing what you remember from your school days, isn't it?
All you need to do is get a calculator, and enter the numbers from the following passage that are in bold type.
Once there was a girl who was 13. She need a bra size 84, but could only get size 45. She went to the Doctor and he said "Oh" (0). "Take these pills 2 times (press multiply) a day". But she took them 4 times (press multiply again) and ended up...
MP3 Lily Allen - Oh My God (Kaiser Chiefs Cover)
All you need to do is get a calculator, and enter the numbers from the following passage that are in bold type.
Once there was a girl who was 13. She need a bra size 84, but could only get size 45. She went to the Doctor and he said "Oh" (0). "Take these pills 2 times (press multiply) a day". But she took them 4 times (press multiply again) and ended up...
MP3 Lily Allen - Oh My God (Kaiser Chiefs Cover)
Never Forget0 Comments Published by jonthebeef on Saturday, June 17, 2006 at 6:06 AM.
Manchester is fucking hectic this weekend. Today, we've the first of Take That's stadium gigs at the blue camp, and over at Old Trafford Cricket Ground we've got Dicky Ashcroft and Razorlight. Tomorrow is all about TT's 2nd gig and the Foo Fighters at Old Trafford. Tickets are in plentiful supply too if you're interested. Lastminute.com have been floggin tickets for the Foos and Ashcroft at 15 quid each (that's half price there kids!) and a mate of mine at work got a pair of Take That tickets for £10.50 on ebay! I kid ye not! Shame I'm staying in all weekend, isn't it?
MP3 Take That - Never Forget
"Beautiful Chicks with Dicks that Put Mine to Shame."0 Comments Published by jonthebeef on Friday, June 16, 2006 at 8:56 AM.
Oh yes people, this is yet another journey backs to my teenage years. Back in 1993, someone gave me a copy of the Clerks soundtrack, and it changed my view of alternative music. Without this, I wouldn't know who the Jesus Lizard are, and for that I'm totally grateful.
On a lighter note, a proper sequel to the original Clerks movie is out later this year, and I absolutely cannot wait.
MP3 Girls Against Boys - Kill the Sexplayer
Tits on the Radio.0 Comments Published by jonthebeef on at 4:20 AM.
Congratulations to Karinski and all at Popstarz in London on arranging something pretty fucking awesome. They've only managed to get Scissor Sisters to play an exclusive live gig on June 19th. If it wasn't in London I'd even be there myself. Well done to all concerned.
MP3 Scissor Sisters - Laura (DJ Riko Mix)
In. Ger. Land.0 Comments Published by jonthebeef on at 3:25 AM.
I've tried resisting posting about the footy but it's come to a point now where it's taking over my life. 2pm means logging onto BBC sport to try and catch the results. 5pm means getting home as quick as possible, and 8pm means that I need to have a quick and easy tea that can be made in the 15 minute half time break. I fucking love the World Cup, I really do.
MP3 The Futureheads - Skip to the End (Digitalism Remix)
Ten Years Later.0 Comments Published by jonthebeef on Thursday, June 15, 2006 at 7:38 AM.
Today is the tenth anniversary of the IRA bombing in central Manchester. Even though I was a teen living in a small town outside of Birmingham, the resonance of the attack was felt by possibly every person in the UK. It showed that while we were living under the shadow of threat and terrorism, we are also resiliant and that is part of human nature. Manchester has rebuilt itself as a great city, and even though I'm no native, I'm glad this city has adopted me. Congratulations Mancunia: It shows that no matter how bad a situation can get, you can always pick yourself up. I hope that people in New York, London and New Orleans agree.
MP3 The Stone Roses - I am the Resurrection
Cover Mounting0 Comments Published by jonthebeef on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at 10:08 AM.
Every so often, magazines and newspapers resort to mounting CD's in their weekend editions in a blatent attempt to boost sales. This happens so much that you can usually spot when the industry is on it's arse by the amount of music you gather in one weekend. At the end of the day though, there's only so many "Best of 60's Soul" and "Ibiza Disco Anfems" that one set of ears can handle. In late 2004, the Guardian started throwing up their attempts at a short set of 6 track compilations that while drifted on music left of centre, was still populist enough so not to alienate their core readership. October was the best one, with a grand total of 3 tracks that I really enjoyed - which then led to me purchasing the albums. And now, you can enjoy them too!
MP3 The Delgados - I Fought the Angels
MP3 Sons & Daughters - Broken Bones
MP3 Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds - There She Goes, My Beautiful World
PS - And in news to likely only effect the geeks out there, it seems that Spider-Man has revealed his secret identity to the world. That's like people finding out Clark Kent is Superman. Bit daft that. More here.
It's been Emotional0 Comments Published by jonthebeef on at 4:10 AM.
I caught Lock Stock on telly a few weeks ago. It had been about 5 years since I had last seen it, and I realised straight away why I kaned the video so hard when I first got it. It's top, with a plot that weaves in and out of charecters yet with a cool crime edge. In fact, crime has never looked so good. Perhaps bank robbery or such is the change in career I've been looking for?
MP3 EZ Rollers - Walk this Land
MP3 Belle & Sebastian - Step Into my Office, Baby
Wank Music0 Comments Published by jonthebeef on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at 11:26 AM.
This must be the best theme I've ever done.
MP3 Fall Out Boy - Wank, Wank
MP3 Sugababes - I Bet You Look Good on the Wankfloor
MP3 Prince - Batwank
Tee hee.
I am the Lord of the Wank.0 Comments Published by jonthebeef on at 2:55 AM.
This is ace. If you substitute the word "dance" for "wank" in any song lyric or title, it turns said song from something quite innocent, into something extremely childish and funny. Try it for yourselves.
MP3 The Pipettes - It Hurts To See You Wank So Well
MP3 Sons & Daughters - Wank Me In (Optimo Remix)
There's plenty more to come, don't worry about that.
Troubled Souls Unite0 Comments Published by jonthebeef on Monday, June 12, 2006 at 3:05 AM.
It's been bloody hot this weekend. Luckily for me, I've been able to spend most of it in the sunshine frequenting several of the city centre's finest beer gardens. After feeling rather pissed yesterday, I was compelled to listen to Pearl Jam's classic album Vs when I got in. Leash is still amazing, and what I wanted to post today, but as I don't have it on my machine at work have a slice of another seminal grunge band who featured at the Download this weekend.
MP3 Alice In Chains - I Stay Away
Good God.1 Comments Published by jonthebeef on Friday, June 09, 2006 at 3:15 PM.
I've got a very strange relationship with pop music. Over the last few years, it's changed from being patronising music aimed at the under 16's with lots of money to spend into something a little more intelligent. It all started for me with the Neptunes invading the charts. This then opened doors for other cool pop - see Gnarls Barkeley, Lily Allen and Nelly Furtado if you don't believe me.
Sometimes however, songs can be released to simply allow a fading or none "A" list celebrity the chance to show a "talent" for something other than shagging footballers or freeloading at parties. Cue hotel heiress and amateur porn star Paris "Fucking" Hilton's latest attempt at self publicity. Her new single, though championed by the usually respectable site Popjustice, is absolute fucking drivel. Drivel of a sort never heard before. Here's why:
- Lily Allen is having a bigger effect than she may realise. The producers have obviously used her sound as a template for the cod-reggae bullshit.
- The intro sounds like the Tide is High, which in fairness was a fucking rubbish Blondie track anyway.
You can listen here so make up your own mind. Here's something a hell of a lot better.
MP3 SOUND Team - Movie Monster
MP3 The Long Blondes = Weekend Without Make Up
PS - I do quite like the Oakenfold/Brittany Murphy tune...
Aftermath0 Comments Published by jonthebeef on at 3:59 AM.
Blogger has been rubbish for the last couple of days. Every time I go on to try and post, there's some form of server outage that means I can't get anything online. Sorry peeps, I've not been lazy. Honest.
Anyway, I'm now writing this inspired post in the aftermath of the noWax staff party I ran for the guys at work. It was dead good fun, and sets everything up for noWax's proper return in July. More info as it comes in ladies and gents.
MP3 SL2 - On a Ragga Tip
It's Very Rude.0 Comments Published by jonthebeef on Wednesday, June 07, 2006 at 4:30 PM.
Burrrrr. I've got a fucking cold. I think I'm dying. My nose is blocked, I've got a sore throat, and my entire body aches. Quite what I'm doing up at this hour I don't know, what with tomorrow being fucking massive. My gaffer quit the other day (lucky sod), so his stuff has been divided up between us minions. This will make the day rather busy. On top of that, I've got the Summer Staff Party to attend in the evening, where I'll be co-ordinating musical events under the noWax moniker. Following that, I've got to then drag my sorry ass to High Voltage in a vain attempt to either send the crowds wild or bore them to death. The Whip are headlining which is cool, and quite possibly the nights one redeeming feature. Yawn.
MP3 Avenue D - 2D2F
PS - Check out the new MSTRKRFT track at I Guess I'm Floating. Goodnight.
What's That Coming Over the Hill? (Part 3)1 Comments Published by jonthebeef on Tuesday, June 06, 2006 at 10:36 AM.
... Is it a Monster? Is it a Monster?
MP3 The Automatic - Monster
The Elected?0 Comments Published by jonthebeef on at 10:29 AM.
I got an interesting email today. It transpires that one half of Rilo Kiley has gone off and formed his own thing called the Elected, and they're playing a gig at the Academy in Manchester next Tuesday. Now, this is a blatent plug, but it's still worth heading down for. Fans of Rilo will enjoy, as will fans of alt.country stars like Sparklehorse and My Morning Jacket. Check out their MySpazz here.
What's That Coming Over the Hill? (Part 2)0 Comments Published by jonthebeef on at 3:40 AM.
... Queens of the Stone Age! Queens of the Stone Age!
MP3 Queens of the Stone Age - Go With the Flow
What's That Coming Over the Hill? (Part 1)0 Comments Published by jonthebeef on at 3:29 AM.
... It's Jim Noir! It's Jim Noir!
MP3 Jim Noir - Eanie Meany
I Love the 90's Too!0 Comments Published by jonthebeef on Sunday, June 04, 2006 at 4:16 PM.
If you don't read it already, you simply must go over and visit Clever Titles because Bethanne (it's loving steward) really does some wonderful themes. At the moment, it's "I Love the 90's", which might sound a little too nostalgic, but it really is rather brilliant. The theme focuses on all things good and alternative that I spent my teens listening to, and with it's reminder of Morphine's classic Honey White. I can absolutely guarantee it's greatness. It does miss out on some UK classics from that time, so in homeage I'll give a nod in the direction of that lost decade. Party on.
MP3 Strike - U Sure Do
Giraffes0 Comments Published by jonthebeef on at 3:55 PM.
I might get in trouble for this. But then again maybe not. Still, it's a great collab from one of Mancunias best.
MP3 Quantic & Mr Scruff - Giraffe Walk
My Pleas Have Been Answered.0 Comments Published by jonthebeef on at 3:27 PM.
You readers are good to me. Following on from two appeals I've made in the last seven days, both requests have been happily dealt with by you kind folks. Firstly, Barry helped me out with my comments situation (which I'm still yet to implement, but hey), and today, my good friend Naho granted yesterdays wish for lashings and lashings of barbequed meat. Now, I'm not the type of guy to go around accepting favours from fellow internet buddies, but while I'm in such good form in that respect maybe others can help me with the following:
1) A new flat in Manchester's Northern Quarter. It needs to have 2 bedrooms and be wallet friendly.
2) A new job. I fucking hate the one I've got at the moment.
Any assistance with the above would be greatfully received. Answers on a postcard.
In the meantime, 6Music was the station of choice for todays feast, and I was most pleased to hear one of Interpols earliest singles. Enjoy.
MP3 Interpol - Obstacle 1
I've been a bit busy1 Comments Published by jonthebeef on Saturday, June 03, 2006 at 9:23 AM.
Hey y'all. I've been neglecting my blogging duties once again, but I've been a bit busy so not had time to post. Last night I saw the mighty Liam Frost tear up Academy 2, the night before that I spent the evening playing pool, and on Wednesday I went to a preview screening of United 93.
In all fairness, the film hit me pretty hard - it's such a dramatic and carefully handled film it left a lasting resonance that's strange to deal with. I can only recommend that each and every one of you go see it - it's the best documentation I've seen of the events of 9/11 to date.
Not sure what this evening holds, I might even stay in and watch some telly. The sun has been shining gloriously all day, and all I want now is barbeque. This is quite a challenge when you live in the city centre. Hopefully, one of my friends who live outside the town centre (AKA the sticks) will have the heart to help me with my craving.
Have fun. Be cool.
MP3 PJ Harvey - The Letter


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By: Alex Russo
Let's not beat around the bush, comics are getting expensive. With so many new issues, epic sagas, and never-ending disasters, my wallet can only take so much. Cover Price is a weekly comic review with the set budget of $15(ish). I mostly pick my choices based on cover, price, and hype. Which company suckered me into buying their issues this week? Were the issues I picked up worth the $15(ish) cut? Were the issues you picked up worth your money?
5/6/15 C.C.P. Reviews:
Secret Wars #1 – $4.99
Wonder Woman '77 Special #1 – $7.99
The Amazing Spider-Man #18 – $3.99
Secret Wars #1
Writer: Jonathan Hickman | Artist: Esad Ribic
Well, here it is…the moment we've all been waiting for. Secret Wars has begun and it's all or nothing at this point. Giant summer events have been a mainstay of comics for years, and they usually have interesting premises. The problems arise when the we realize that they can't shake things up too much…there are still ongoing comics and new books starting in the fall, so we know feathers will only be rustled for a few weeks before everything settles down. That's the beauty of this event…we have no idea what is going on and where this will lead. Reading this book, I felt the stakes like I've never felt them before. Part of the appeal of this event is the promise of a larger-than-life event. No writer is better equipped to deliver that than Hickman, whose practiced hand at complex interweaving stories is put to great use. This book is intense, full of action, and has an overwhelming sense of defeat (in the best way possible). These characters are failing to save their homes, fighting one another, and their efforts to escape are being rendered futile. As a reader, you'll want to jump in and assure them that things will be okay…but again, even we don't know where this is going, so are we even qualified to make those assurances? It's a unique feeling, delivered both through the writing and the art. Each panel is rich and full of life, making the story seem that much more grandiose. Even if you aren't quite sure of which universe the spotlighted character is from, it's not hard to catch on. This is the series that everyone is going to be talking about for next several weeks…you better grab it and get on board!
Wonder Woman '77 Special #1
Writer: Marc Andreyko | Artists: Drew Johnson, Matt Haley, Richard Ortiz
I have to admit, I'm a sucker for the seventies. The music, the politics, the clothes…they had a lot of things figured out back then. So of course I had to spring for the Wonder Woman throwback. Much like Batman '66, this book harks back to the Lynda Carter-as-Diane Price era mythology, giving us a fun story that doesn't take itself too seriously. While the Cold War paranoia is clearly indicative of the time period in which this book is set, make no mistake…the artwork is the selling point. Each panel is smooth and crystal clear, with enough seventies in it to stir up some nostalgia, without going too over-the-top tacky. With a reasonable price and a low commitment to story, this book is a solid buy for anyone who had a deep-seated love for a retro age.
The Amazing Spider-Man #18
Writer: Dan Slott, Christos Gage | Artist: Humberto Ramos
A few weeks ago, we mentioned how Miles Morales had his storyline meet a swift end to make room for Secret Wars. Well, here we are today, and you can see pretty much the same thing going for Peter Parker. It seems like only yesterday Peter reclaimed him place in the Marvel Universe. Sadly, the sudden instability of it all comes front and center in this book. There is a lot going on here…between Parker Industries, Black Cat, and Ghost, it's clear Spider-Man has a lot to take care of before the focus gets shifted to the upcoming events. It's obviously not goodbye for Peter Parker at all, but it's pretty clear that a lot had to be done with this issue to tie up the loose ends. Given how little time Peter has been back, we do sort of regret not having more time to explore this story. Then again, this is Spider-Man, so maybe that is the ultimate irony here? Anyway, unless you're really invested in Spider-Man at this point, I'd say hold off until things get a fresh start.
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Say your goodbyes before you miss the chance, folks.
There are many, many more books released by DC and Marvel this week. I wish I could read them all but my wallet can only take so much. What did you read this week? Which issues would you put on your $15(ish) budget this week? Remember to read and buy what you want and support your favorite writers and artists!
Derek was killed when the Ultimate Universe collided with Earth-616. He'll be back next week, though.


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In the fourth grade we got a homework assignment where we had to pick our favorite animal and write a short paragraph about it. I, of course, picked a dragons. Oh a bit of info, I studied at a Catholic school. Enough to say that I got a big fat F not only because dragons are not real, but because they're considered demonic. Oh well. That only increased my love for them and to this day you can ask me point blank which is my fave animal and I'll say dragon. ^__^' So, reading the blurb on Firelight I was immediately excited. Finally! A YA book about dragon shifters! The story starts well enough. Jacinda hates how she is treated like a prize or a possession in the draki community she lives in. She is all rebellious and wanting to change her life. Then because of her rebel attitude, she gets into deep trouble almost getting trapped by draki hunters. It's horrible how they're hunted like animals. The hunters even refer to them as 'it'! So in an effort to save Jacinda from the hunters and the pride, her mom forces her to leave the drake community. They move to a desert kind of place, and then all Jacinda can think about is returning to the pride. Her mother believes she is doing the best, but for heaven's sake killing a part of your daughter's being is never the solution. I'm glad Jacinda resisted her and found a way to keep her draki alive.After that I kind of got lost in Jacinda, because honestly I didn't get her…at all. Her inner monologue changed between utterly broken and depressed, to cunning, heartless, and callously using Will. The she would open her mouth and was totally in your face, and in control. A little bipolar? Maybe. Then there's the issue of Will. Jacinda starts by using the poor guy, because through him she can keep the draki alive. She doesn't even care for him seriously until the very last chapters. All the time is 'I will stay close to Will, so I can keep my draki alive' or 'I will stay close to Will, so I can find other prides to which I can move to' or my favorite 'I will stay close to Will, so I can get more information on him and the hunters'. Oh and this is a true quote, "All he can ever be for me is a temporary fix." What can I say? At least she was being up front about it, I'll give her that. Still, poor Will. Oh and the indecision! I just wanted to screat at her "Stop torturing Will Jacinda! And stop torturing me with your indecisions!" I love him, I love him not. I can be with him, I can't be with him. Someone please make the decision for me because I'm too scared to go after what I want. I just wanted to slap her and point to Will, because that is where she belonged the whole time. Will. Sweet, loving, sexy, humble, persistent Will. You so did not deserve to be treated like that. That's alright though. You persevered, listened to your heart and though you doubted you never gave up. It was actually kind of scary the intensity he has for her. If I keep reading this series, it will be because of you. Oh…um sorry. You and Cassian. At first I didn't like Mr. tall-dark-and-cocky, what with the arranged marriage and everything. But Jacinda's later interactions with Cassian left me with mixed feelings about him. I think he has the best intentions, but just like Jacinda says he will always put the pride's will before his own. Overall I have mixed feelings about Firelight. Some things I liked, some things I didn't. I think I will read book two, but I'm still debating it. Still, I would recommend it to any dragon obsessed lovers out there.
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Fast rising rapper Ebi Joseph successful released his 5th single and he titled this one "Wonder". Wonder is a feeling of surprise and admiration that you have when you see or experience something beautiful, unusual and or unexpected... No doubt God has made us to be Wonder to our world and that's the reason why He said we are for sings and wonders so we surely stand out. Ebi Joseph displays an intense knowledge on this song of the Wonder of God in his life. A line from the song is "You made me a sign so like Steve them dey Wonder"... Awesome song indeed. It was produced by BeckyJay. Listen and share your thoughts. Don't forget to use the social media buttons below to share with your friends.


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This Friday, the baby asked to be dressed in finery and be taken out for ice cream. When I did it late in the afternoon, she was practically bouncing in the mall! So I asked her, now you are happy?She says, Yes. I amI asked why are you happy, expecting to hear about the dress, the ice cream…
The answer that came instead just shocked me.
She said, "Because I like to be happy"
Such a simple thing… I like it, so I am happy. I will not tie it down to material stuff 🙂


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*The trailer for "Winnie" has just hit the Internet, starring Jennifer Hudson in the title role and Terrence Howard as her husband, South African president Nelson Mandela.
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raceAhead: A New Nielsen Report Puts Black Buying Power at $1.2 Trillion
A new report from Nielsen on the current buying power of consumers of color offers a fascinating look at how we're spending our money. For one, we seem to be eating a lot of vegetables.
For another, we're shaping markets.
In the report Black Dollars Matter: The Sales Impact of Black Consumers, the message is clear: While African Americans make up just 14% of the population, we are responsible for some $1.2 trillion in purchases annually. Further, consumers of color are showing an outsized influence in several key consumer categories, and are increasingly demanding that businesses do and be better.
In some cases, black consumers make up over 50% of overall spending, such as the category of dry grains and vegetables. But other categories are stand-outs as well, like baby food (42.76%) personal soap and bath needs (41.64%) and air fresheners and deodorizers (38.29%).
But the big takeaway is the willingness of smart brands to respond to the needs and feedback of black shoppers.
"Our research shows that Black consumer choices have a 'cool factor' that has created a halo effect, influencing not just consumers of color but the mainstream as well," says Cheryl Grace, Senior Vice President of U.S. Strategic Community Alliances and Consumer Engagement, Nielsen. "These figures show that investment by multinational conglomerates in R&D to develop products and marketing that appeal to diverse consumers is, indeed, paying off handsomely."
But don't try to play if you're not ready.
Nielsen's research shows that 38% of African Americans between the ages of 18 and 34 and 41% of those aged 35 or older expect the brands they buy to support social causes, outpacing the total population by 4% and 15%, respectively. The data also shows that once black-themed products are leaving the "ethnic" aisle and finding a wider audience. But the process can be fraught, as charismatic Shea Moisture founder Richelieu Dennis discovered last year when a poorly conceived video advertisement rankled their core customers.
Andrew McCaskill, Nielsen's Senior Vice President, Global Communications and Multicultural Marketing, and long-time diversity advocate, breaks it down. "With 43% of the 75 million Millennials in the U.S. identifying as African American, Hispanic or Asian, if a brand doesn't have a multicultural strategy, it doesn't have a growth strategy," he says.
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Handcuffing of 2 Black Men Waiting For Friend in Philadelphia Starbucks Called 'Reprehensible Outcome' by CEO
Two black men were handcuffed and paraded out the door of a Philadelphia Starbucks for allegedly refusing to leave when asked by staffers and police in an incident captured in a video that went viral and prompted the chief executive officer of the coffee company to say the "reprehensible outcome" should have never happened.
The video, posted by Melissa DePino, took place at around 4:30 p.m. on Thursday inside of a Starbucks on Spruce Street near South 18th Street.
DePino's footage immediately went viral on Twitter, racking up more than 9 million views.
@Starbucks The police were called because these men hadn't ordered anything. They were waiting for a friend to show up, who did as they were taken out in handcuffs for doing nothing. All the other white ppl are wondering why it's never happened to us when we do the same thing. pic.twitter.com/0U4Pzs55Ci
— Melissa DePino (@missydepino) April 12, 2018
Starbuck's CEO Kevin Johnson released a statement apologizing to the two men on behalf of the company and saying he hopes to meet with them to "offer a face-to-face apology."
"The video shot by customers is very hard to watch and the actions in it are not representative of our Starbucks mission and values," Johnson said in his statement released late Saturday. "Creating an environment that is both safe and welcoming for everyone is paramount for every store. Regretfully, our practices and training led to a bad outcome — the basis for the call to the Philadelphia police department was wrong. Our store manager never intended for these men to be arrested and this should never have escalated as it did."
In an interview with ABC News, Melissa DePino, a 50-year-old writer and mother of two, said a Starbucks barista shouted from behind the counter at the two men to make a purchase or leave.
"They were sitting quietly minding their own business, and waiting for their friend to come," she said.
DePino said she was so appalled by the incident, she plans to not go anymore to Starbucks.
"Plenty of other local places to go," she said.
The incident caught on video also brought criticism from the mayor of Philadelphia, which has the nickname, City of Brotherly Love.
Mayor Jim Kenney tweeted: "I'm very concerned by the incident at Starbucks. I know Starbucks is reviewing it and we will be too. @PhillyPolice is conducting an internal investigation."
I'm very concerned by the incident at Starbucks. I know Starbucks is reviewing it and we will be too. @PhillyPolice is conducting an internal investigation. https://t.co/fp0NjwiO2L
— Jim Kenney (@PhillyMayor) April 14, 2018
On Saturday evening, the mayor put out another statement saying he was "heartbroken" to witness what "appears to exemplify what racial discrimination looks like in 2018."
"For many, Starbucks is not just a place to buy a cup of coffee, but a place to meet up with friends or family members, or to get some work done," he said in the statement.
Kenney also said that he had asked the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations to "examine the firm's policies and procedures" and would be reaching out to Starbucks "to begin a discussion about this."
He went on to add there would be "a thorough review" of police policies with regard to "complaints like this."
The same day Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross Jr. posted a detailed account of the incident, in which he defended his officers' actions.
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Industrial building in southern Dallas' Redbird district sells to investor
A southern Dallas warehouse and manufacturing building has been acquired by a California investor.
San Francisco-based Polk Street Industrial LLC purchased the building in the Redbird area at 4949 Joseph Hardin Drive.
The industrial property purchase includes a 289,000 square foot manufacturing facility with 10 acres of storage yard plus an additional 24 acres of land contiguous to the leased facility and yard.
The building has been used by a pipe and plastics fitting manufacturer. Linron Properties sold the property in a transaction negotiated by JLL's Dustin Volz, Zane Marcell and Grant Matthews.
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Maasai Warrior Braiders Break Taboo
MOMBASA, Kenya (Reuters) – Maasai warrior Lempuris Lalasho went to Kenya's tourist haven Mombasa to find a white woman to marry, but he ended up working as a hairdresser, a profession that is taboo in his culture.
His story opens a window on the strains faced by this ancient tribe as it adjusts to modern life in east Africa's largest economy, whose Indian Ocean beaches lure thousands of tourists, including women seeking sex.
Maasai warriors, or moran, are a familiar sight on Kenya's beaches and in its renowned safari parks — dressed in distinctive red robes and wearing beaded jewellery, they often act as guides or work in security.
But sometimes, the eager young men who flock to the coast hoping to make their fortunes — some with dreams of marrying a white tourist — have to go against their traditions.
Lalasho's status as a moran means he is charged with protecting and providing for his people, and it makes his transgression all the more serious.
Maasai warriors are not allowed to touch a woman's head: it is regarded as demeaning in the patriarchal culture. Moran who become hairdressers risk a curse from the elders, or could even be expelled from the community.
"If my father finds out what I am doing he will be very mad at me or even chase me from home," said Lalasho, who comes from Loitoktok, near Mount Kilimanjaro on the border with Tanzania.
"But I have to eat, that's why I broke my taboo since city life is very expensive," he said.
An estimated 500,000 to one million Maasai live in scattered and remote villages across northern Tanzania and southern Kenya, eking out a semi-nomadic existence with herds of precious cows.
As drought and hunger bite harder in their rural homes due to climate change and increased competition for resources, hundreds of Maasai men are heading to towns and cities.
In tourist resorts like Mombasa, these men end up as hotel workers, night guards, herbalists and hairdressers.
Lalasho, who is illiterate and does not know his age, was inspired by the good fortune of a friend, Leishorwa Mesieki.
"My friend Leishorwa is now rich. He married a mzungu (white) woman who took him to … is it New Zealand or Switzerland? I don't know. He came back to build a big house and bought so many cows. I envy him," he added, shaking his head.
Lalasho did not have such luck and he was forced to use his skills at spinning hair, which he learnt during his initiation into moranhood in a thicket near Mount Kilimanjaro.
Morans learn to weave hair into thin, rasta-like dreadlocks during the initiation, which takes place when boys are aged between 17 and 20. The warriors' hair is often dyed red as well, and the red style is popular among women in cities.
For Maasai elder Michael Ole Tiampati, the fate of men like Lalasho threatens the wider Maasai culture.
"It's an abomination and demeaning for a moran or Maasai man to touch a woman's head," said Tiampati, media officer for the Maa Civil Society Forum, which protects Maasai traditions.
"They have gone against the cultural fibre … They have to pay a price to be accepted back into the society," he said.
Kenya's Maasai are based in the picturesque Great Rift Valley region, home to the famous Maasai Mara game park. But the tribe who gave the park its name earn little from tourism, which is among Kenya's top three foreign currency earners.
This lack of revenue pushes young Maasai into other activities, but their increasing renown in tourist resorts is also bringing competition.
Men from tribes like the Kikuyu or Samburu are disguising themselves as Maasai on the beaches of Mombasa and elsewhere.
"Foreign tourists love Maasai for their sincerity. We are good-hearted people who do not feel jealous," Lalasho said.
Tiampati is more explicit.
"(Maasai) warriors are perceived to be erotic, that is why women pensioners from Europe come to look for them. The warriors take a lot of herbs — some known to have Viagra-like contents like the bark of black acacia tree — to re-invigorate their loins."
The copy-cat trend has angered some Maasai.
"It's the beginning of an end of Maasai culture," said tour guide Isac Oramat in Nairobi.
"Soon our tradition will just exist in books … I warn tourists to be aware of these fake Maasais."
But for the morans in Mombasa, survival for now takes precedence over preserving their traditional ways.
"I have not gone to school. This is the only thing I can do," said hairdresser Ole Sambweti Ndoika, 35.
"The women here love our style. We get good money … I hope to save enough to marry my second wife … by end of the year," said the father-of-four from Narok in the Rift Valley.
Longishu Nyangusi, 25, also works as a hairdresser and like Lalasho came to Mombasa to find a white tourist wife. He says his lack of English has held him back.
"I could have hooked a white woman by now. I regret refusing to go to school. I was fooled by our fat cows and thought life is just fine," he said near his open-air salon-cum-shop.


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Ok so my mind just went blank on what I was going to tell everyone...... OH!
Well, I talk to Matt yesterday and he seemed to be in a good mood. He really hates the post his is on. He said that he is no longer in a "war zone" but on a training post. He said that the post he is on is worse than Fort Leonard Wood and that is saying a lot. They are really nit picky about everything and anything they can be. Things that you would think they wouldn't care about since they are at war but I guess not. He is just mad at the higher up people and just irritated. Other than that he is doing pretty good. Since he is so busy, I don't get to talk to him much. Like Nancy said, he is working really long hours. I was lucky to get to talk to him as long as I did yesterday.
He wants everyone to know that he loves the packages he is getting and to keep sending more. He wants all of his siblings to start sending pictures. He is feeling homesick and he wants to be able to come home from a long day to familiar faces on the wall. He wants lots of pictures of the kids too!
He is LOVING the Oreos! and he wants more. =)
Well, that's all I have for now. I love you all and can't wait to hear from ya!
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Fans react to Adele London concert
British pop star Adele makes a triumphant London debut to her music tour, attracting fans from around the world. (Rough Cut) No reporter narration
NATURAL ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: Adele made a triumphant London debut to her music tour on Tuesday, kicking off a series of concerts in the British capital that saw one couple get engaged during the singer's performance. Talking about makeup, burps, pimples and taking selfies with the audience, the singer-songwriter won over thousands of fans at London's O2 arena with her stage chat as she belted out her chart-topping hits. Fans travelled from around the world from locations including Vietnam, Canada and Italy. The 27-year old opened the show with "Hello" -- the single that marked her successful return to the music scene late last year following her 2011 album "21". A general consensus among audience members was that Adele's personality helped take the show to the next level. "Her lyrics are incredible. She's so personable," said one fan. "I love the fact that she swears. She's funny, she tells stories. She's just a laugh," fan Jordan Potts said. "You know it's a massive show ... but it's so intimate as well. She really connects with the audience." Adele began her sell-out "Adele Live" tour on February 29 in Belfast and will go on to perform around Europe before heading to the United States.


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Kingston Digital Updates Wi-Drive App
Fountain Valley, CA — October 18, 2011 — Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced an update to the Wi-Drive™ App. By downloading the latest version, consumers can enjoy the following expanded features on the award-winning Kingston® Wi-Drive:
Wireless file loading and deleting: File transfers from Wi-Drive hardware to the Wi-Drive App "local" area and vice versa can be done via Wi-Fi.
Recognition of Apple device "Open In" option: When working with documents, Wi-Drive presents the "Open In" option so the user can select which App to use to open and copy a file to.
Addition of file select and email sending function: User can select and send music, photo, video or document files (up to 10MB size) as email attachments.
Minor bug fixes
The updated Kingston Wi-Drive App is available now on the App StoreSM, or can be downloaded from here.
Kingston Wi-Drive is backed by a one-year warranty and 24/7 live technical support. For more information visit http://www.kingston.com.


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General Gallery Reviews
About Us
August, 2008
Kath Libbert
her beginnings as a Saturday trader at Leeds Corn Exchange to being
one of the lead speakers at Origin last year, Kath Libbert has certainly
changed her life around. Previously an NHS employee, Libbert now
runs one of Britain's leading galleries - The Kath Libbert Jewellery
Gallery - specialising solely in jewellery, silver and metal smithing.
Based in the idyllic setting of Salt Mills in West Yorkshire since
1996, Libbert's experience in promoting, exhibiting and selling
contemporary jewellery gave her an authoritative role at last years'
Origin Retailers Day. During this talk she focused on her professional
role representing more than seventy established and emerging artists
and makers, including a wide range of British and some International
artists. According to Libbert, 'Origin is great when you're thinking
about curating. You can collect people there because it's a great
place to meet people.' Her jewellery is, she likes to say, wearable
art - each object has to be crafted exquisitely - and Origin is
one of the best places in the UK to find it.
it is Libbert's exhibition, Now and Then, which is presently occupying
much of her time. A collaboration with Susan Rumfitt - of Antique
Road Show fame - Now and Then explores four central themes: Power
and Politics, Sentiment and Sex, Memento Mori, and the Lighter Side.
The exhibition includes new work by Jerwood Applied Arts joint winner
Adam Paxon, as well as fine antique jewellery from 1800-1950. Highlights
include 'Regard' brooches and rings which, by using a sequence of
Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby and Diamond, demonstrate the
visual language used by the Victorians to communicate sentiment.
Others included in the show will be well-known Dutch jeweller Ruudt
Peters, Danish designer Inger Larsen, and ethical designer Silke
Spitzer. With such a range of interesting makers Now and Then promises
to be remarkable exhibition - a far cry from such humble beginnings
on a market stall in Leeds.
exhibition opened on the 17th of July, and will include Adam Paxon
discussing his work at a special Collectors' Event on the 16th of
September, alongside Susan Rumfitt.


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I can't believe we are already done with January and on to February.
(CF)= Cruelty Free
(BCF)= Batch Cruelty Free
Celestial Seasonings India Spice: This tea was really good. I will be rebuying it.
Lush Cosmetics Lord Of Misrule Shower Gel(CF): I will not be rebuying it. If you want to see why then check out my review Product Review: Lush Lord Of Misrule Shower Cream
Liquid Foam Bath French Lavender: No rebuy.
Luv Fresh Gel Crystals Lavender and Chamomile: Rebuy.
Clearasil daily cleanse pads: I love use these as a toner when I am traveling. I will rebuy next time I am going somewhere.
Twelve Botanists Chamomile Coconut Oil Sugar Body Scrub(CF): I will not be rebuying. I love the scent but I hated that it got under my finger nails.
Bioderma Solution Micelliare Water: No rebuy at the moment. I have cleansing oil to use.
Sunday Riley Tidal Brightening Enzyme Cream(CF): I will rebuy this one as a treat for my birthday.
Que Bella Detoxif Yang Clay Mask(CF): No Rebuy.
Marc Jacob Decadece Perfume: No rebuy. This in my opinion is one of the worst Marc Jacob perfumes ever. It smells to me like a old jar of Vick vapor rub.
Twining goodnight blend tea: Rebuy.
Full Size: 7+8=15
Deluxe Size:5+2=7
Foil Size: 1
Total All Together: 23
How many Cruelty Product:15
How many Batch Cruelty Free Product:0
How Many Cruelty Free Products:8
(Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all items in my blog posts have been purchased by me for my own personal use and not sent to me by companies for reviews.)


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Wednesday, February 02, 2011
Jasper Johns at IVAM
A Major retrospective of the works of Jasper Johns, many on public display for the first time, are on show at IVAM, Valencia's trailblazing modern art museum. About a hundred works, consisting of pieces that span fifty years of one of the most enthralling and hallowed careers in the world of contemporary art. It includes paintings from American and European museums (National Gallery of Art, Washington; MFAH, Houston; Whitney Museum, New York; The Broad Art Foundation, Santa Monica; Milwaukee Art Museum; Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris; Tate, London, among others), and from private collections which show the evolution of an exceptional oeuvre. The presence of these works is completed by a substantial loan from the artist which includes, among other pieces, the largest sculpture that he has made, created in 2007 and never previously exhibited.
Many of the works – a mixture of all techniques – which feature in this exhibition focus on the numbers and letters that have appeared recurrently in his work during more than half a century. Symbols of non-verbal communication are present in his paintings, prints and sculptures. In a process based on repetition, the artist shows the importance of the constant development of thematic registers.
Jasper Johns was born in 1930, in Allendale, South Carolina. He is unquestionably one of the foremost artists in the world of contemporary art. He is a tireless searcher who from the outset reacted against Lyrical Abstraction and Abstract Expressionism and remained faithful to a kind of aestheticism, drawing his inspiration from the history of art. Driving back the limits of art, he has included his own roots and those of humanity in his work, together with his knowledge and his fondness for the past. To quote a reflection made by an art historian, he is one of the last American painters who has retained "the aroma of the old Europe". Jasper Johns is recognised now as an indisputable, emblematic figure of art, and his work, which played a decisive role in the birth of Pop Art and its consequences, also lies at the origin of many other innovations in the world of art.
Well worth a visit.
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childcare vouchers
At Start Smart Daycare we currently accept Childcare Vouchers from the Schemes set out below:
employers for Childcare / Sodexo / Edenred
However if your employer has opted into a different scheme then just let us know and we will help with the rest.
what are childcare vouchers schemes?
The Childcare Voucher Scheme is a UK government initiative aimed at helping UK working parents to benefit from tax efficiencies in order to save money on childcare. The scheme is normally offered as a salary sacrifice scheme, which means that UK parents who are in the scheme are able to sacrifice part of their salary in order to obtain childcare vouchers (of an equal amount). In doing this the parents do not pay any tax or national insurance on the amount contributed to the childcare vouchers scheme up to specified limits. Due to this tax efficiency the childcare voucher scheme has limits in place, after which you would pay for childcare in the usual taxable fashion.
For example, a Parent given £55 per week (£243 per month) in Childcare Vouchers after taking a salary sacrifice of the same amount, will then benefit by saving up to £933 tax/NIC.
What can Childcare Vouchers be used for?
Childcare Vouchers can be used for childcare, au pairs, after school clubs, and any other registered childcare providers. Childcare providers should contact the relevant Childcare Voucher Providers in order to register with them and become a redeemer.
Who is eligible?
UK working parents are eligible. The scheme is not provided on a per child basis, but on a per person basis, so BOTH parents can claim under the scheme rules. The scheme can be available at the same time as working tax credits, however, this may not always be beneficial. It is possible to utilize a calculator to ensure that you are both going to save money, and to work out how much you might be able to save.
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Bogus salary for Xhosa queen ends
Say it with a sting.....
Zine George
Published: Aug 24, 2008
The wife of Xhosa monarch King Maxhoba Sandile has been identified as a ghost teacher who has drawn a government salary for nearly 20 years without being in class.
Now the Eastern Cape Education Department has angered the Royal House of the amaRharhabe by cancelling Queen Noloyiso Sandile's pay cheque.
The royals have written to the provincial education MEC Mahlubandile Qwase demanding to know why. Queen Sandile has been registered as a teacher since 1989.
The Royal House's spokesman, Zolile Burns-Ncamashe, confirmed yesterday that the queen's salary had been stopped in June.
"We are still discussing this matter with the new MEC (Qwase)."
The education department on Friday put a wall of secrecy around the matter, describing it as "a very sensitive issue."
Department spokesperson Loyiso Pulumani refused to answer questions by the Sunday Times.
But the Sunday Times has established that Queen Sandile's payment as a ghost teacher began in 1989, following an agreement reached between the king and the then Ciskei president Lennox Sebe.
An investigation by the department into the arrangement has uncovered that when the queen started her "job", she was offered about R4500 as a gross salary. "Her salary at the end of April/May was way above R12 000 a month," said an official who declined to be named. When details started to emerge about the queen being remunerated in 2001, Eastern Cape traditional leaders and the traditional affairs department distanced themselves from the matter.
When asked why the queen was entitled to a salary, Burns-Ncamashe said this was an arrangement dating back to the Sebe era.
Commenting on behalf of Qwase, Pulumani said: "At this time the department must regrettably decline to comment on this very sensitive matter."
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It's friday! Time for some weekend-worthy projects. :) Recently, I've been tearing apart old jewelry in order to use the components. These green enameled links resulted from this, and have been my favorite. I was eager to use them for a necklace. {unfortunately, I took these pictures at night in a poorly lit room, and even after photoshop, they're less than ideal. Sorry.}
01. Start by opening a jump ring. 02. String the first link onto the jump ring. 03. After the second link is added, and the jump ring closed, it should look like this. 04. I continued this process until I had five links connected by jump rings.
05. Instead of using jump rings to connect the chain to the links, I simply opened up the last link in the chain and strung my enamel link on it. Complete this on both sides, and you're finished! {You can also use lobster clasps to make an adjustable necklace, but I left the chain long enough to slip over my head without a closure.}
I actually remembered to take a picture of the supplies. I had all of these on hand, which made for a {practically} free craft. Love that!
You will need:
- beads in 4 shades of the same color {I cut apart a necklace that already had gradient beads}
- smaller beads to use as spacers
- embroidery floss
- crimp cord ends
- lobster clasp
- needle nose pliers
- flexible bead stringing needle {not pictured}
01. First, string the embroidery floss through the end of the lobster clasp. This will leave you with a double length of floss, which should still be small enough to string beads on.
02. Next, string your beads {this is where a tiny bead stringing needle comes in handy}. Make sure you work out your bead pattern before hand: I started with one lightest color bead, and followed with two light beads, two dark beads, then three darkest beads before then reversing to two dark, two light, and one lightest. Alternate the ombre beads with gold spacer beads.
03. Once you're satisfied with your bead pattern, take the two ends of the embroidery floss and place them in the crimp cord end.
04. Carefully use needle nose pliers to crimp the cord end shut. Affix a jump ring to the cord end, and it's ready to receive the lobster clasp.
Have a great weekend, and happy jewelry making!


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The VidFest stage at MCM London Comic Con saw a J-pop culture on YouTube panel, which included Beckii Cruel, Noodlerella (who also had with her a bag of Candy King sweets) and Kelsey Ellison. Abi Mills was also set to be a part of the panel, but had another commitment.
The three began by introducing themselves. Beckii has been on YouTube for seven years and rose to popularity after uploading dance covers to Japanese pop music, which went viral in Japan. This in turn resulted in her travelling to Japan. "Recently I've been doing more fashion content, but there's always that Japanese element to what I do," said Beckii.
"I have a YouTube [channel] as well, that was actually inspired by Beckii," laughed Kelsey, as she explained how she also decided to join in and upload dance covers to J-pop. April 2014 saw her release her own J-pop inspired single, POM POM.
"I'm a cosplayer and a vlogger," said Noodlerella, who also uploads Japanese pop culture related content. Her channel includes cosplay and fashion tutorials as well as character impressions.
The trio went on to explain ways in which their YouTube channels include Japanese culture. Beckii explained that her channel "used to be more about music and dance, but now it's more about fashion."
"I still do dance covers," said Kelsey. "I'm still quite orientated around music, because I love music." Being inspired by Japanese fashion, particularly Harajuku, she also uploads videos on this too. "I do random vlogs aswell," she added.
Noodlerella noted that she was initially like "a shy weeaboo" and really embarrassed talking about her interests to anyone. "The internet was kind of my way of expressing it. Making videos about anime now is just… that's what I do, and it's great that other people have been introduced to it through my channel."
The panel then moved to their audience demographic. Beckii mentioned how when she started and her videos went viral, she noticed that her main demographic was Japanese men in their 30s and 40s. She mentioned how in Japanese culture a lot of idol fans tend to be middle-aged men. "It's a little bit strange at first," she said. "But it's a really big part of idol culture and otaku culture. It surprised me to learn about that."
"It's a very different culture in the East," added Kelsey. "It's just what happens, and you kind of have to roll with it. Just be careful obviously." Kelsey highlighted that currently the majority of the people that watch her videos are in the UK, followed by Japan and the US.
Beckii then mentioned that one of the reasons behind this demographic was Japan's aging population, with a lot more older people than there are young people. "There's a lot of Japanese men who are not married, or they're dedicated to their work, they have a lot of disposable income and they decide to spend on their favourite idols.
"Through my success in Japan, there was a documentary about me on BBC3 in 2010," said Beckii, highlighting the Schoolgirl Superstar at 14 documentary that was broadcast. "That actually introduced a lot of Western fans to my content – a lot of young girls who were maybe in the same stage as me that wanted to do Japanese pop dancing on YouTube, or fans of manga and anime." At this point Kelsey raised her hand, as if to signify that she was one of those fans.
Noodlerella mentioned that the Japanese audience on her channel is actually very small. "I feel like I have an inescapable Western look," she said, feeling that this is probably the reason why. She revealed that she has more of a Western audience interested in Japanese pop culture. "My audience is 13 to 20 year olds mostly, it's quite a good mix of boys and girls. Sometimes, if I do get older men watching, [they leave] comments where you just know it's not a girl, like 'Love this, so super cute.' It just doesn't match."
Beckii then highlighted tips on how YouTubers could expand their Japanese audience. "My videos, while they were always put on YouTube, the way that I went viral, somebody uploaded one of my videos to Nico Nico Douga, which is a Japanese video sharing website." She highlighted the culture of dance videos on Nico Nico Douga, and when her video was uploaded people were interested in seeing a Western girl performing on the Japanese site. "As you become fluent in Japanese live-streaming, it's instant feedback from people."
"Twitter's also really huge in Japan," said Kelsey. "If you want an audience in Japan, you do have to learn Japanese." She added how she had learnt a lot from just tweeting in Japanese. From her experience on Nico Nico Douga, she mentioned how the Japanese audience is very welcoming. "Putting Japanese tags in YouTube videos helped me a lot, especially when I was doing dance covers."
"Japanese people really love seeing Western peoples take on Japanese culture," said Noodlerella. Kelsey and Beckii nodded in agreement. "Seeing you do a Japanese song or vlogging about Japan, they love seeing how Western people view it."
Kelsey elaborated, saying how her vlogs during her time in Japan have been more popular than any of her other vlogs, citing how "English, American and European people want to see what Japan is like. But also Japanese people are watching to see this strange girl in Japan."
Comparing Japanese youth culture with that in the West, Beckii highlighted how one could feel pressured by the Western "sexy and grown up" style. "When I realised that there was another way to be cute and desirable I was really pleased to find that and that's been something which I've kept with me when growing up. It's really nice to have a different take on culture and what's desirable as well."
"When I was in high school, everyone looked really grown up, and I still looked about eight years old," laughed Kelsey, adding that even now, if she tries to dress mature, she just looks like she's wearing her mother's clothes. "The cute style just fits me so much better and people always compliment [me] on it…it's really nice to be able to dress how you want, which is what I really like about Japan and Japanese fashion. I feel like that's missing here in England."
They noted how it's a style that can make them look younger ("I got asked if I was 15 today," said Kelsey), but this can also have its downsides.
"I was in Dealz once and I was trying to buy some eyelashes," said Beckii. "They wouldn't sell them to me because they didn't think I was old enough."
"Eyelashes?" asked Noodlerella
"I always get IDed for eyelashes," said Kelsey.
"WHAT?" responded Noodlerella.
A question from an attendee raised how a lot of the appeal of an alternative aesthetic in Japanese culture tended to be based around females, and so asked if a similar effect could be found amongst male aesthetics and male demographic in Japanese culture.
"I think there's a gap for it," responded Kelsey.
"I especially think that Western culture's fashion for boys is incredibly limited," said Noodlerella. "It's so boring. I would love to see guys, especially on YouTube, doing this thing that I see so many girls do, incorporating Japanese culture."
"I've personally noticed that in Japan there's more leniency for gender expression," said Beckii. "I don't think there's too much limitation in Japan when it comes to gender and fashionable expression."
With that the panel came to a close, but not before Kelsey let the audience know about her YouTube channel, and that she hates the name KimonoTime.


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Sunday, January 18, 2009
Paint on the Wall
6 comments:
- Sparky ♥ ∞ said...
Bassakwards things do I too ... [LOL]
That was hilarious except for poor hubby hurting himself! Dang! I'm just glad he wasn't snuffed out with that little endeavor. There are People who do this for a living, you know. [smile] May ultimately be cheaper to hire one than surgery.
Hope the XBox won't be so loud it will peel all that nice fresh paint.
(PS: I'll be having neck surgery soon. This will be posted at my blog. I also have a hernitated disk, C-6, I think, and it must be fused. sigh) ♥ ∞
- January 18, 2009 at 9:19 PM
- Invinsible Black River... said...
What a fall that was, only read of in books and seen in movies. Must have really hurt!
Was good to see you ma ibeji (*mom of twins) and I think we share a lot in common asides the desert. I did have my soup after main course once.
I really love your painted wall and can't wait for more.
Thanks for writing.
btw:Pleasure is mine
- January 19, 2009 at 3:42 AM
- Cynthia said...
Wow, you have a lot going on. All the best.
- January 19, 2009 at 10:03 AM
- Shonda Little said...
I could not agree more with the cocktails. I don't want to drink at night, I want to sleep then. Day drinking is totally the way to go.
- January 19, 2009 at 11:59 AM
- JBA said...
Sparky- good luck with your neck! I'm sure you'll do just great.
IBR, thanks for the visit. I am enjoying your blog immensely.
Cynthia, my head is spinning.
Shonda, you hit the nail right on the head!
- January 19, 2009 at 7:43 PM
- Pseudonymous High School Teacher said...
That is why we rarely let husband do handyman jobs - it always turns out more expensive than hiring a handyman.
Glad it all turned out OK in the end....or was that the beginning ; -)
- January 19, 2009 at 8:38 PM


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Rental Property Owner Designated Respondent Affidavit
Effective January 1, 2011, per RSA 540:1-b, all rental property owners must file a statement with the Town Clerk of the municipality in which the property is located that provides the name, address, and telephone number of a person within the state who is authorized to accept service of process for any legal proceeding brought against the owner relating to the restricted property.
The exact wording for RSA 540:1-b and all others pertaining to this can be looked up by clicking here.
- The filing fee to the Town of Pembroke is $15.00 per property.
- These forms will be filed by property address and alphabetically by owner's name.
- A search and copy request of a filed form is $10.00 per property.
- A copy of the form is in the Town Clerk's form/applications
- Please note this form must be signed in front of a Notary Public/Justice of the Peace