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Talk about a company that has had to battle an image problem this summer on Main Street!
Before reaching a settlement with CBS over the price to show the network's programs on the cable network, Time Warner (NYSE:TWX.DL) infuriated television watchers across the United States because of its association with Time Warner Cable (UNKNOWN:TWC.DL). For weeks, CBS and Time Warner Cable were locked in a high-stakes game of "chicken," as neither side seemed willing to budge.
Time Warner alleged that CBS is charging exorbitant prices for its programs to be shown on Time Warner Cable. Viewers from coast to coast were not able to see their favorite CBS programs on the cable network – no David Letterman, no Monday-night lineup of hit comedies, no U.S. Open tennis matches, no preseason NFL football games.
The problem, which affected New York, Los Angeles, and other cities, grew so serious that the Los Angeles City Council felt a need to get involved. On Aug. 30, the Los Angeles Times reported that a committee of the city council sent a motion to its members petitioning them to review the subject at the next meeting on Tuesday. They want the Federal Communications Commission to resolve the thorny Time Warner Cable-CBS affair.
Predictably, the two sides reached an agreement on the eve of the 2013 NFL season.
It was just in time, too. And if you had gone on social media websites and read people's bitter comments, you can see that people were angry at Time Warner, for its cable operation's actions. If you judged only by what you read on Facebook and Twitter, you'd have little hope for Time Warner's prospects. But stock market analysts know to ignore the hype and focus on the more essential factors when judging this media behemoth.
Time Warner pleased analysts in the second quarter, as its revenue of $7.4 billion topped estimates (the consensus was roughly $7.1 billion), and earnings per share were also encouraging to Wall Street.
Time Warner, like a winning sports team, showed that it had a deep bench of assets. The robust three-month period was powered by strong performances in motion pictures and cable-television advertising.
Wall Street also supported Chief Executive Jeff Bewkes' decision to spin off the company's perennially poorly producing publishing group. Time's magazine division had failed to show significant growth prospects for many years. This entity had not fit in with Bewkes' vision of powerful performing units across the board at Time Warner.
Time Warner's management reflected the company's prospects when it upped its 2013 growth guidance to the level of the mid-teens, with the shift coinciding neatly with the forthcoming fee-renewal cycle. Time Warner had said that "it feels well positioned ahead of the cycle, reiterating double-digit domestic fee growth guidance at Turner in 2013-16," Barclays Capital pointed out in a recent report to investors. "We maintain price target at $68, reflecting optimism in affiliate renewals, advertising revenue, and overall network strength."
Time Warner is on a nice roll, having surpassed the consensus earnings per share projections in the past two quarters. Time Warner gave the Street more reason for optimism when it reiterated its expectation heading into the affiliate-fee renegotiations, noting that a recently confirmed deal with a major distributor was greeted on good terms. The company had declared that these talks would give way to double-digit affiliate fee growth levels during the next several years. "As a result, TWX raised FY2013 EPS growth expectations to mid-teens compared to low-double digit growth announced after 1Q," Barclays pointed out.
Time Warner stockholders can rest easier, still, by reflecting on the strong performance of the company's recent movies. The films unit closed at a positive 13% year over year in the second quarter, sparked by Man of Steel and The Great Gatsby. Even if ticket sales slow, remember that Time Warner can look forward to a Hobbit sequel. Time Warner has flourished with such movie franchises as The Matrix and Harry Potter -- clearly this is a company that knows the power of having a continuous movie cash cow.
The lesson here is that Wall Street stockpickers and securities analysts don't worry as much about a company's image on Main Street.
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Kung Fu Traveler
Aliens have invaded and overtaken the Earth. Trying to escape defeat, a Chinese General (Tiger Chen) is accidentally sent back in time while trying to devise a way to defeat the alien invaders. Stars Tiger Chen of "Man of Taichi" and "The Matrix"
Genre: Thriller, Sci-Fi, Action
Actor: Tiger Hu Chen, Darren Grosvenor, Gang Sheng, Yunfei Ye, Svitlana Zavialova
Director: Xian Feng Zhang
Country: China
Duration: 98 min
Quality: HD
Release: 2017
IMDb: 5.6
Keywords: kung fu traveler

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In today's sessions, we looked at Formalism (what type of form does a film take, as expressed through editing, cinematography, tone, style etc.) To begin with, in the lecture we watched Carl Dreyer's (we saw another of his film, the silent drama The Passion of Joan Of Arc, two years ago) religious drama from 1955, Ordet. A strange sort of affair, Ordet deals with issues of faith and belief as we focus in on the lives of a small farmer family in Denmark, and the trials they endure (from a marriage debate with another religious family, to the loss of one of their members and the crises of faith that creates in them). Very slow burn kind of drama, but still intriguing nonetheless (though the rather fantastical ending did leave some scratching their head,s while others just laughed).
Subsequently, after the screening and into the seminar thereafter, we discussed the form of this film; shot in black and white despite being from the 50s, long takes aplenty and even the rather deliberate movement, as well as placement, of the actors on screen. The distinctive lighting mixed with the monochrome and actor placement created scenes which visually, resembled Renaissance artworks, specifically sculptures (some said paintings, but the B&W made the performers look more like statues to me) that you would see around places like the Vatican, crafted by masters like Michelangelo and Raphael. Couple that with the long takes and slow pace which permit the viewer to dwell, and that approach gains a lot more credence. Furthermore, the slowness also allows the viewer to take in the film's sentiments on faith and belief, and really digest them and think about them as they watch the film, rather than jumping from scene to scene and taking in the story much more conventionally.
The notion of film manipulation to create a certain effect is hardly a new or even obscure principle, famously summarised as the Kuleshov Effect. As far back as the early years of more narrative oriented cinema, with the likes of Eisenstein and Battleship Potemkin, the combination of editing and image juxtaposition can create all sorts of effects, even if the objects are not necessarily in the same time or place (a close up on a neutral face can be juxtaposed with a shot of either a funeral or a birthday party, and the subsequent message to the audience about its meaning will change). This is of course known as semiotics, the signs of signs, which is composed of three key elements; the icon (what does it denote), the index (what sort of reference is it) and the symbol (what does it connote).
Of course, such a manipulation does invite the questioning of what is film realism, which Brecht famously challenged in his 'Defamiliarization Effect', arguing that 'realism' was a load of bunkum and that it doesn't invite the audience to be challenged nor engaged by a world/reality beyond or different to our own. 'Lay bare the device'/'Make it strange' as he put it. This then briefly lead into the debate of /continuity editing' vs. 'montage', and how the two are used in film (one is more about psychological reality, emotions and the actual content. The other is more intellectual and places a greater emphasis on how it is presented i.e. the form). In the end, though by this point this isn't exactly telling us as students a whole lot new, it is still important to draw attention to how something is presented, and what that can create on top of whatever story is being told. It certainly serves as a reminder of how important all our planning and the subsequent post production work we do can change how our intentions and ideas come across to an audience when we opt for one style or method over another.


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Open source code is now used by over 70 per cent of software developers in Asia, according to a new report.
The number of developers using open source in the region has surged more than 40 per cent in just three years, Evans Data Corporation revealed in a recent survey of software engineers.
"Developers who faced difficult coding assignments had a harder time before open source software became common," said the research firm.
"This is because the developer can see every bit of [the code] to see how a [software application] functions and how it can be modified. This is much less awkward than working with proprietary binaries which operate as black boxes."
Linux has proved especially popular with Asia's many hardware manufacturers, as it gives them access to tried and tested software at a low cost.
"One of the main advantages of using Linux is that it is cheaper than the Windows solution," said Renee Chen, at Taiwanese software developer Cyberlink, which recently cooperated with Compal on a Linux-based TV phone.
"All the right players are involved to make Linux a key component of all mobile devices, and we are looking forward to taking part in that achievement," said Liu JiTang, vice general manager at Chinese handset manufacturer Datang Mobile.
Evans Data questioned 396 software developers throughout Asia Pacific, including China, India, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.
Some 70 per cent of respondents said they used open source modules in their applications, 19 per cent said they did not, and 10 per cent did not know. Eva ns Data's last such survey in 2003 showed that 50 per cent used open source.
Alarmed by licensing fees and the high cost of some proprietary software, numerous countries in Asia have made at least some effort to foster open source development.
South Korea recently announced a Winter of Code competition to promote open source use, funded by private and public sponsors including games company NCSoft.
Developers of winning software projects are awarded $10,000 prizes. The competition is open to students in South Korea.
"With open source code, a developer can look over the virtual shoulder of the programmer who already solved a problem that the developer faces today," said the Evans Data researchers.
"Not sure how the database connector works? It is easy to look at several examples and, since it is legal, to use that code in one's own applications."
The number of servers worldwide running Linux is predicted to rise from 24 per cent in 2005 to 33 per cent in 2007, compared to 59 per cent for Windows, according to research firm IDC.
Linux will also double its small share of the desktop PC market, which is dominated by Windows, from three per cent in 2005 to six per cent in 2007, IDC predicts.
The global market for Linux hardware and software will surge 26 per cent per year, analysts believe, reaching $36bn in 2008.
The Evans Data survey also found that the use of XML is growing strongly in Asia. More than half of Asian software developers questioned said they expected to be using the format by 2007.
XML was adopted early by open source developers because of its open nature. It has only recently begun to take hold with proprietary software vendors like Microsoft, which is building XML file support into the forthcoming version of Office 2007.


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Magdy Martínez-Solimán: Statement at the HLPF Side Event: Integrity of Public Institutions as an Accelerator for Attaining SDGsJul 10, 2017
Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen,
UNDP is pleased and honoured to co-host this side event together with the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Korea. As Ambassador Han rightly noted, the topic of this side event is very important. Enhancing the integrity of public institutions is key to accelerating the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
We therefore commend the Republic of Korea for convening this dialogue on how to improve the integrity of public institutions.
The Republic of Korea and UNDP are partners through the Seoul Policy Centre, which shares with programme countries, Korea's experience in corruption prevention. I had the pleasure of meeting our two senior officials, Mr. Park and Mr. Koh already in Seoul, and I am sure that their presentations will be interesting for us. I'm also delighted that we have Jose Ugaz as a discussant, as UNDP has established a strong partnership with Transparency International over the years. If I may say so, the best of independent public institutions, and the best of non-governmental civil society.
Having this side event today on the subject of integrity of public institutions has a historical importance in terms of the international development paradigm.
Goal 16 of the Sustainable Development Agenda requires Member States to "build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels". Goal 16 also includes a specific target on effective, transparent and accountable institutions. This provides Member States a unique opportunity to act on the priorities of enhancing transparency and accountability of public institutions, and the UN system as a whole has a duty to support those efforts.
Inclusion of accountability and transparency targets under Goal 16 reflect the new consensus by the Member States as well as the strong call by citizens around the world that fighting corruption is not an option but a necessary building block of a prosperous and sustainable future. It is also a necessity to recover trust in public office, confidence in politician's honorable service and satisfaction with government behavior.
The Corruption Perception Index of 2016 showed that 68% of countries around the world, home to 85% of the global population, are noted to have serious corruption problems. As the results of Transparency International's 2016 survey highlighted, corruption and inequality are closely related, and the interplay of these two major challenges feeds populism and contributes to tensions in society.
Those who take advantage of integrity gaps are no better -but they are certainly not the origin of the problem. Their opportunistic message would not resonate if we did not have serious shortcomings in public morality and ethical handling of public affairs.
Integrity of public institutions, on the other hand, create an enabling environment for the achievement of the entire sustainable development agenda.
Put it this way: Most, if not all goals will require a robust institutional capacity to translate global priorities into real progress. Corruption-ridden public institutions will do the opposite. For instance, equitable access to public services that respond to people's aspirations requires institutions that not only deliver efficiently, but also operate with integrity—on the basis of strong ethical standards and principles.
A systematic focus on building the integrity of public institutions will help make a discernible difference to the lives of the poorest and most vulnerable people in all countries, those who suffer most when the deck is slacked.
This is why today's side event is meaningful in terms of the particular focus of this year's HLPF on poverty reduction and prosperity. No prosperity without integrity, and no trust without transparency.
In this context, I warmly welcome today's two presentations on how the Korean anti-corruption agency and subnational government have taken practical measures to increase integrity and prevent corruption in the public sector.
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Around the world, UNDP has worked to expand access to justice, establish effective institutions, develop the capacity of parliaments, help conduct fair and transparent elections, as well as promote human rights, accountability and transparency.
Earlier this year, UNDP launched the Anti-Corruption for Peaceful and Inclusive Societies in the Asia-Pacific Region" (ACPIS) Project in partnership with Australia and Singapore. The aim of the project is to help governments and civil society to better integrate anti-corruption measures into their development plans and strategies.
Once again, I would like to thank Ambassador Han for co-hosting this event with UNDP. I also want to thank the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs for supporting our Seoul Policy Centre in sharing Korea's practical anti-corruption experiences with many of our partner countries around the world.
Thank you.


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This year dd2 present have cost $250(on layby) and her party is going to cost around $100 doing a fairy party at home, my mums doing the cake and cupcakes so that keeps the cost down a little
Dd1 presents around $300 (on Xmas layby) and her party will be around $100-$120, she just wants a McDonald's party
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23-07-2012 08:20 #12
I have already done my Christmas and birthday shopping while the toy sales were on - and I spent around $250 maybe!?
However.. I'm now thinking I might give dd the toys during the year as she will want more advanced things to keep her entertained. She is 5 months
23-07-2012 08:30 #13
Ds is 2 in a month, his presents cost $120-$130.
At x-mas time DS2 will be also be born(although only about 7 weeks old!) and I have their x-mas layby on that cost $350 in total (the baby is probably only $60 of that) and I will spend about $100 on stocking fillers/lollies.
I would of spent less because he is spoilt rotten by all the family also, has heaps, and to be honest would be more interested in the boxes they came in but I took DH with me and he is a spender!
We dont often buy him toys throughout the year. At most he'll get $2 match box cars every now and again (wow, i sound mean!).
23-07-2012 08:42 #14
Ds just turned 3, I spent $35 on a car garage And 300-400 on the party. (jumping castle hired)
He gets so much from friends and family so I don't feel the need to buy lots of presents, and IMO the amount I spend on the parties is more than enough
23-07-2012 08:45 #15
For my 3yo we spent about 300. That included taking her to the zoo.
For our 7yo we spent 250 on her presents and 110 on her party. She hasn't had a party where she invites friends since she was 2 though so I'm happy with that amount.
23-07-2012 08:48 #16
We have our 4th baby due in September and have a 5yr old, 3yr old and 19 month old with birthdays in August, October and December.. So within 5 months we will have all their birthdays plus Christmas to pay for
We spend $200 each for birthdays and probably about the same on Christmas..
Birthday parties we normally do at home and I make the cake so it's only about $60, although this year dd1 wants a party at gymnastics so not sure how much that'll cost.
23-07-2012 08:51 #17
I *aim* to spend about $100, but often go over. I shop throughout the year and half the time I forget most of the stuff I've already got put away in the cupboard so if I see something else I'll buy it, then end up with too much. Her birthday is at the end of January though, so we spread her pressies over xmas/birthday. She gets 'presents' like books and playdough etc just whenever too.
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It depends on what they're into.
DD1 turned 4 in May. She got undies, PJ's, a box of Lego, a couple of books and a "fairies in a jar" night light. All up her pressies cost less than $100, but I also took her for her first haircut ($25) and to have her ears pierced ($55) which was something I said she could do when she turned 4. So not exactly a birthday present, but age-related.
I try and keep under $100 for birthdays.
But for Christmas the kids will get a big present from us, and 5-6 things in their stockings.
This year my DD's are getting scooters and DS will get a little tikes car, but next year since they'll be older we might get them a trampoline as a combined present.
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Around 100-150 dollars for each child.
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Usually about $100 but depends what they need/want that year. We tend to make them wait til b'days/Christmas for those big ticket sorts of things. So they'll get a bike or scooter or that kind of thing. Except DD got an iPod last year which was more than $100.
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Poll: Theresa May has big lead over Jeremy Corbyn on leadership
Theresa May has strong leads over Jeremy Corbyn on who would be the better prime minister, competence and global standing, according to the first set of polling comparing the two leaders.
The ComRes survey for the Independent also found that respondents did not want either a second referendum on the European Union or an early general election.
The rerun of the referendum was opposed by 57% with 29% in favour, while calls for a snap election were dismissed by 46% to 38%.
Asked which of the two leaders would make the better prime minister, 58% chose Mrs May compared to less than a fifth (19%) for Mr Corbyn.
By 40% to 36%, Labour voters in the 2015 general election believe Ms May would be the better prime minister.
Mrs May also held big leads over the Labour leader on who was a strong leader (42% gap), who was good on the world stage (37% gap), and competence (31%).
Mr Corbyn led by 11% on understanding ordinary people, while there was little difference on who was principled, nasty, and honest.
Mr Corbyn also narrowly trailed leadership rivals Owen Smith and Angela Eagle on who was more likely to win a general election.
A separate ICM poll for the Sun on Sunday gives the Conservatives a 10% lead over Labour on voting intentions.
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Whilst it's nice to read up on Facebook feeds what our friends and family have been up to, sometimes it's nice to have the spot light on ourselves – and well, frankly to raise an eyebrow or two.
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This Cover maker software for your Facebook timeline is a new take on the existing concept of customization of your Facebook cover with artwork, except with this cover app you now have a creative input – at least to some extent.
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Evil Within 2 – First Person Mode Trailer | PS4
Fear gets personal. Find out more about The Evil Within 2 First-Person Mode on Bethesda.net: https://theevilwithin2.bethesda.net/
You are Detective Sebastian Castellanos and at your lowest point. But when given a chance to save your daughter, you must enter a world filled with nightmares and discover the dark origins of a once-idyllic town to bring her back. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner as the world twists and warps around you. Will you face adversity head on with weapons and traps, or sneak through the shadows to survive? This is your one chance at redemption, and the only way out is in.
First-Person Mode is available now as a free update on PlayStation 4.
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Alan Kelly has been at it again, and this time he's only gone and tracked down Lucky McKee, co-writer and director of horror sensation, The Woman. If you haven't already we suggest you check out The Woman book review, but for now sit back and enjoy the interview.
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Risou No Musuko
The story revolves around a beautiful single mother named Umi (Suzuki) who has worked hard to raise her son Daichi (Yamada) by herself. Daichi has been raised as the perfect obedient son who loves his mother, though his character is described as having a "neo mother complex." He is always aiming to achieve top results in school to please his mother, and whenever a man tries to approach her, Daichi quickly rejects them. When Umi starts a new job at a cafeteria of a all-boys high school that is notorious for troublemakers, Daichi decides to leave his prestigious prep school and enter the all-boys school in order to be able to protect Umi. --Tokyograph
Genres: Comedy ; Family
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and to all American friends, Happy Independence Day in advance!
For those long, arid summer days, what is better to cool us down than chilled gazpacho? A hearty and pungent soup that has gained fame throughout the world for its amazing thirst-quenching quality. Gazpacho soup was invented for the summer. Refreshingly cold on hot summer days, this adaptation of the classic Spanish cold tomato soup deliciously combines the best of summer vegetables. Make sure you only use the freshest, highest quality ingredients for this soup.
Today, the Spanish-style soup most nearly resembles a sort of chunky liquid salad, with lots of fresh, uncooked vegetables suspended in a broth of puréed tomatoes with chicken stock or tomato juice. In the summer when all of the vegetables are at their finest, this simple, modern soup is full of refreshing good flavor. This soup remains true to its culinary roots that it is one of the finest uses for too many ripe vegetables that might otherwise go to waste. And the original ingredients, especially vinegar, olive oil and garlic, remain essential to a successful gazpacho.
Fiery looking in a bowl but cool on a spoon, this refreshing half salad/half soup that's make-ahead, low in fat and high in garden-fresh flavour has all the potential to be anyone's favorite. As a bowl of this chunky soup makes an easy beginning to summer meal or satisfying weeknight supper.
Fire N Ice Gazpacho
2 tomatoes, peeled
1/2 sweet red pepper, halved and seeded
1/2 green pepper, halved and seeded
1/4 jalopeno pepper, halved(Don't seed the jalapeño if you like a soup with more zip.)
1/2 English cucumber, peeled
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
3-1/2 cup vegetable cocktail, (approx. I used V8)
1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce( I used Sriracha)
1 pinch salt
pinch pepper
Green onions for garnish(optional)
How to:
Halve tomatoes; scoop out seeds, coarsely chop tomatoes, red pepper, green pepper and cucumber.
In food processor, or in blender in batches, puree chopped tomatoes, sweet peppers, jalepeno, cucumber, garlic, vinegar and oil until small chunks formed.
Mix vegetable cocktail and hot sauce. Refrigerate until chilled, at least two or up to 12 hours.
Thin it out with more vegetable cocktail if desired.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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I'll admit it...I'm a sterling silver girl. I like it shiny, oxidized or a little in between. Sterling is my choice wire. However, I'm willing to bend. The other day I was reading one of my old magazines about wire wrapping (these never go out of date) when I ran across a design using copper wire. Guess I've never given credit to using copper wire but it's so versatile and quite lovely actually. You can mix it with silver, antique brass or gold and it looks great. Copper is much cheaper than sterling or gold wire too. The article suggested unthought of stores to find copper wire (and of all places the hardware store). Look in the wiring section or conduit section and there you will find it. Never thought of that either. I bought a role of it at the craft store a long time ago and never really used it. Now I've been so inspired by copper jewelry artists that I'm going to give that wire new life. Here is an example of a copper wire pendant combination. I've used copper wire for the hoop and attached a gemstone pendant wire wrapped in antique brass as a drop from the copper hoop. So why not think about using some copper in your next design project. You might just discover a whole new way with wire (and save some money ta' boot).
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Sir James Hannen was named President of the Divorce Court in the U.K. in 1872, remaining on that bench for nearly twenty years. He was often called the "Great Un-Marrier," the caption taken from his caricature appearing in the society weekly, Vanity Fair. Hannen conducted his court's business with "quasi-religious solemnity." However raw were the emotions, Hannen would tolerate no histrionics or audience participation before him. "This is not a theatre," he would bark. His long time clerk observed that the judge "usually wore a pained expression of countenance," no doubt brought on by two decades of listening to "lovely women who stooped to folly," often with "bold, bad men." Hannen had heard all the stories, all the excuses, and all the tortuous explanations but yet he was struck by the "Case of the Clerical Correspondent," the Rev. Arthur Robert Morrison Finlayson, erstwhile curate of Alderley Edge. After lengthy testimony of letter drops, bungled assignations, coded letters and secret picnics, Justice Hannen could only conclude: "The ingenuity and assurance of women in putting forward excuses for doubtful conduct and the credulity of husbands has been for ages the sport of authors, but I doubt if anything more extravagant had ever been suggested than the excuses in this case."
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My latest "Listening to Paintings" presentation at the Taubman Museum of Art was centered on "Metempsychosis and Mythology." In addition to talking about the connections between Joyce's Ulysses and Homer's Odyssey, I talked about the "transmigration of souls" in mythology and spiritual traditions from Hinduism to Christianity. Had I more time, I would have discussed John Adams' haunting 9/11 memorial commission, an award-winning choral and orchestral elegy entitled On the Transmigration of Souls.
Metempsychosis is the name of a wonderfully eclectic new exhibit curated by Ray Kass (founder of the Mountain Lake workshop and colleague of John Cage & Merce Cunningham, among many and various experimental artists). The TMA's gallery guide for this vibrant show frames the first appearance of the word in Joyce's Ulysses.
She swallowed a draught of tea from her cup held by not-handle and, having wiped her fingertips smartly on the blanket, began to search the text with the hairpin till she reached the word.
-Met him what? he asked.
-Here, she said. What does that mean?
He leaned downward and read near her polished thumbnail.
-Yes. Who's he when he's at home?
-Metempsychosis, he said, frowning. It's Greek: from the Greek. That means the transmigration of souls.
Where Homer's epic is the prototypical adventure tale, one of the original stories differentiating the era of humanity from the age of the titans or the reign of the Olympian gods, Joyce's epic is an anti-heroic tale of a day in the life of the city of Dublin. Leopold Bloom is a stand-in for Odysseus (Ulysses) and his wife Molly is a not-quite Penelope. The "artist as a young man" Stephen Dedalus is Telemachus, the son.
Odysseus journeys to the Underworld and experiences a sort of metempsychosis in the Odyssey, communing with the ghosts of his mother and fallen heroes from the Trojan war, Agamemnon and Achilles. His exchange with the latter is one of the signature moments in Homer, in which the bard articulates the resilient power of the human spirit. When Odysseus flatters Achilles as "a god…You rule the dead with might," Achilles will have none of the ingratiating, disingenuous, falsely positive rhetoric from his still-living comrade. Stanley Lombardo's translation updates the ancient Greek timbre:
"Don't try to sell me on death, Odysseus.
I'd rather be a hired hand back up on earth,
Slaving away for some poor dirt farmer,
Than lord it over all these withered dead."
The Orpheus myth is the originating story of the power of music. As Opera Roanoke is celebrating a season of "Troubadours and Gypsies" with productions of Il Trovatore and Carmen, it is worth connecting the labyrinthine thread back to the first troubadour and bard, the singer-songwriter poet blessed by the Sun god Apollo. The music of Orpheus charmed the birds of the air, the beasts of the field, the flowers and trees, and won him the love of Eurydice. When she died from a snakebite, Orpheus intoxicated Hades himself and won safe passage – metempsychosis – in and out of the Underworld. Orpheus was given a condition, a task and was charged with leaving hell trusting Eurydice followed him. Were he to break faith and look back, she would be forever lost. Being human (and myth existing more for psychological depth and metaphysical insight than mere "entertainment"), Orpheus broke faith and suffered the consequences. Out of his sorrow, and through the transformative power of inspiration and the diligence of discipline, Orpheus became the prototypical artist. My first musical selection was an a cappella rendition of an aria from Monteverdi's L'Orfeo, one of opera's first landmarks from 1607. Vi ricorda o boschi ombrosi is a joyous ritornello addressing the objects of Orpheus' inspiration from the natural world to Eurydice herself.
I talked a bit about shifting ideas of transformation as Western spirituality evolved across the dawning of the modern era. Victorian era poets like Thomas Hardy and A.E. Housman addressed the disconnect between the modernity of the industrial revolution and the "eternal return" of the seasons, the cycles of nature, and human nature. Hardy's voice is particularly apt at merging a Darwinian awareness of science and our understanding of the world with the ebb and flow of life, love and faith. The English composer Gerald Finzi (a favorite of mine, and one under-sung on this side of the pond) was drawn to Hardy's verse, and his setting of Transformations was the next selection.
Portion of this yew
Is a man my grandsire knew,
Bosomed here at its foot:
This branch may be his wife,
A ruddy human life
Now turned to a green shoot.
These grasses must be made
Of her who often prayed,
Last century, for repose;
And the fair girl long ago
Whom I often tried to know
May be entering this rose.
So, they are not underground,
But as nerves and veins abound
In the growths of upper air,
And they feel the sun and rain,
And the energy again
That made them what they were!
Hardy's "religion" is difficult to define, his skepticism (variously misnamed as pessimism, aetheism or nihilism) complicated by the lyrical rapture of poems like Transformations, which appear indebted to Eastern philosophies of impermanence, and metempsychosis experienced via reincarnation.
This led to an appreciation of the gallery in which we stood, where categories and boundaries are blurred to the point of irrelevance, received opinions and accepted notions obliterated to non-existence. Painting, sculpture, photography, craft, found art and a liberating fusion of any of the above abound in Metempsychosis. Canvases as dense with layers of meaning as with paint hang opposite minimalist abstractions. An imaginary dialogue exists between the hyper-kinetic, pitched-up volume of emotional expressionism and the "what you see is what you see" (Frank Stella) simplicity of minimalism's essentialness.
We moved to the other side of the gallery's wall where Newman and co. hang, and I read the following maximum-minimum excerpt from Ulysses. "Aquacity" is one of Joyce's rhapsodic lists full of the imagination, intellect and wit which make his writing visionary and essential, even as the writer remains more infamous than read. The following excerpt from Ulysses is "about" Bloom preparing to boil water on his stove.
What in water did Bloom, waterlover, drawer of water, watercarrier,
returning to the range, admire?
Its universality: its democratic equality and constancy to its nature in
seeking its own level: its vastness in the ocean of Mercator's
projection: its unplumbed profundity in the Sundam trench of the Pacific
exceeding 8000 fathoms: the restlessness of its waves and surface
particles visiting in turn all points of its seaboard: the independence
of its units: the variability of states of sea: its hydrostatic
quiescence in calm: its hydrokinetic turgidity in neap and spring tides:
its subsidence after devastation: its sterility in the circumpolar
icecaps, arctic and antarctic: its climatic and commercial significance:
its preponderance of 3 to 1 over the dry land of the globe: its
indisputable hegemony extending in square leagues over all the region
below the subequatorial tropic of Capricorn: the multisecular stability
of its primeval basin: its luteofulvous bed: its capacity to dissolve and
hold in solution all soluble substances including millions of tons of the
most precious metals: its slow erosions of peninsulas and islands, its
persistent formation of homothetic islands, peninsulas and
downwardtending promontories: its alluvial deposits: its weight and
volume and density: its imperturbability in lagoons and highland tarns:
its gradation of colours in the torrid and temperate and frigid zones:
its vehicular ramifications in continental lakecontained streams and
confluent oceanflowing rivers with their tributaries and transoceanic
currents, gulfstream, north and south equatorial courses: its violence in
seaquakes, waterspouts, Artesian wells, eruptions, torrents, eddies,
freshets, spates, groundswells, watersheds, waterpartings, geysers,
cataracts, whirlpools, maelstroms, inundations, deluges, cloudbursts: its
vast circumterrestrial ahorizontal curve: its secrecy in springs and
latent humidity, revealed by rhabdomantic or hygrometric instruments and
exemplified by the well by the hole in the wall at Ashtown gate,
saturation of air, distillation of dew: the simplicity of its
composition, two constituent parts of hydrogen with one constituent part
of oxygen: its healing virtues: its buoyancy in the waters of the Dead
Sea: its persevering penetrativeness in runnels, gullies, inadequate
dams, leaks on shipboard: its properties for cleansing, quenching thirst
and fire, nourishing vegetation: its infallibility as paradigm and
paragon: its metamorphoses as vapour, mist, cloud, rain, sleet, snow,
Facing a wall of minimalist canvases, adjacent to several Asian-influenced examples of calligraphy, I paid homage to John Cage (whose Watercolors will be on display in another Ray Kass-curated exhibition in 2013) and improvised chant to "poetry" some observers have "found" in the briefings and speeches of former Defense Secretary, Donald Rumsfeld, who visited Roanoke earlier this week, on a book tour for his new memoir, Known and Unknown.
His memoir is also the title of his most popular "poem." Facing James De La Vega's provocative mural of graffiti art & stencil images, slogans & quotations (both religious and political), I made the disclaimer my Donald Rumsfeld excerpt was not a political statement. I then acknowledged the statement of such a disclaimer was a political statement, and all of the partisans and non-partisans in the room laughed with me.
The Unknown
As we know,
There are known knowns.
There are things we know we know.
We also know
There are known unknowns.
That is to say
We know there are some things
We do not know.
But there are also unknown unknowns,
The ones we don't know
We don't know.
Donald Rumsfeld: Feb. 12, 2002, Department of Defense news briefing
I moved in front of the De La Vega mural and invited Amy to join me for an a cappella rendition of a duet from Bach's Easter Cantata, Christ lag in Todesbanden. The celebration of the resurrection of Christ and the sacrament of the Eucharist (variously called Communion, the Paschal Feast or The Lord's Supper) are the Christian equivalents of metempsychosis, and no composer in Western music is more concerned with spiritual transformation than Johann Sebastian Bach. The translation of the duet verse reads:
So we celebrate the high festival / with joy of heart and delight,
which the Lord radiates upon us,/ He himself is the sun,
that through the splendor of his grace / illuminates our hearts completely,
the night of sin has disappeared. / Hallelujah!
For the close of the presentation, we moved across the hall to the American gallery and paid attention to a couple of the impressionist nocturnes on the far wall. Blakelock's Solitude and Steichen's Midnight Strollers straddle either side of impressionism, and these two widely different nightscapes are among my favorite paintings in the Taubman. I talked about Steichen's connection to the poet E.E. Cummings, and the painter's work as a photographer blurring lines between portraiture and fashion photographer (he photographed Mrs E.E. Cummings for Vogue magazine).
I shared another Joyce excerpt (entitled "Nightscape" in an anthology of The Poems in Verse and Prose of James Joyce, Jeffares and Kennelly, eds.) Another occasion in Ulysses where our eponym occurs finds Bloom annoyed by a winged creature of the night.
Ba. What is that flying about? Swallow? Bat probably. Thinks I'm a tree, so blind. Have birds no smell? Metempsychosis. They believed you could be changed into a tree from grief. Weeping willow. Ba. There he goes. Funny little beggar. Wonder where he lives. Belfry up there. Very likely. Hanging by his heels in the odour of sanctity. Bell scared him out, I suppose. Mass seems to be over.
I then shared Britten's setting of the "Old Irish Melody" of Thomas Moore (a great grand uncle of Joyce, poetically speaking). The soulful nocturnal folksong is subtitled Molly's song, yet another link in the chain connecting to Joyce and our theme.
AT the mid hour of night, when stars are weeping, I fly
To the lone vale we loved, when life shone warm in thine eye;
And I think oft, if spirits can steal from the regions of air
To revisit past scenes of delight, thou wilt come to me there,
And tell me our love is remember'd even in the sky.
Then I sing the wild song it once was rapture to hear,
When our voices commingling breathed like one on the ear;
And as Echo far off through the vale my sad orison rolls,
I think, O my love! 'tis thy voice from the Kingdom of Souls
Faintly answering still the notes that once were so dear.
Standing in front of Norman Rockwell's witty painting within a painting, Framed, we mused on the wry portraits in the background of Rockwell's canvas, who appear to be focused on the security guard carrying an empty frame through a gallery. The foreground features a terra cotta classical sculpture of a lithe beauty, perhaps a siren or nymph. So it was in the free spirit of interpretive discovery Amy joined me for a Thomas Morley madrigal which marked my Roanoke debut as a counter-tenor. Our companions in the gallery seemed as enchanted as they were entertained by the uncanny blending that occurs when a male countertenor sings in duet with a soprano.
Shakespeare's (and Monteverdi's) contemporary, Morley was a troubadour himself, composing lyrics and writing the music to accompany them:
Sweet nymph, come to thy lover.
Lo here, alone, our loves we may discover,
Where the sweet nightingale with wanton glows,
Hark! her love too discloses.
One of Joyce's critics aptly observed Ulysses "gains by contrast." Transformation requires such artistic processes. And transformation is essential. Just ask Orpheus.


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Bollywood star Katrina Kaif has at last got Aditya Chopra to agree to shoot one extra romantic number with Imran Khan for the film "Mere Brother Ki Dulhan" at the Taj Mahal.
Apparently, shooting at the Taj in the moonlight has been Katrina's dream since her arrival in India. In fact, the actress says that her idea for the perfect wedding is to exchange vows at the Taj Mahal in the moonlight, says a media report.
The unit, helmed by director Ali Abbas Zafar, left for Agra to shoot the song on Sunday.
While Yashraj Films considers the Golden Temple in Amritsar to be lucky for them (almost all their recent films have had a sequence or two shot at the Golden Temple), it's the Taj Mahal that Katrina Kaif considers lucky for herself.
Ever since she shot a touristy song sequence for "Namaste London" at the Taj, Kat considers the monument not only the most romantic spot on earth, but also lucky for her career.
"Yeah, "Namastey London" was a turning point in my career. We shot a sequence of me accompanying Rishiji (Kapoor) and the rest of my family in the film, to the monument. That was my first visit to the Taj Mahal. Ever since then, I longed to shoot a romantic song there. So here I am!" Katrina said from Agra.
No wonder then, that when Kat expressed her wish to Aditya Chopra, with whom she gets along like a house on fire, he was happy to oblige.
Added the actress, "It is the most romantic place on earth. A moonlight wedding at the Taj Mahal…Yup, that is my idea of a perfect marriage – with tradition and romance."


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Wednesday, 1 August 2012
review day
today i had my 6 monthly diabetic review at the doctors, i hadn't seen the nurse since january so when i walked through the door her first words were "bloody hell what have you been up to" LOL since i was last weighed in january by her i have lost a pretty staggering 6 stone five pounds, my cholesterol has dropped from 8.2 to 2.9 and my blood sugar levels are down from 7.2 to 6.1 :-D she was over the moon how well i had done and said because i have done so well that if i continue to do as well as i am doing there is every chance i will be able to come off my diabetic medication after my next review in january 2013 :-)
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Fabulous news Debbie, must be such a huge incentive for you to get off the medication! You've done superbly well!!! Congrats to you and keep up the good work!
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On the trail of a powerful ancient enemy, the adventurers seek more information in a merfolk city teeming with intrigue just beneath the waves. They arrive in the free city around the same time that a group of deep merfolk came to the city claiming that the place is in the path of a destructive sea monster. This warning is nothing more than a ruse for the campaign's villain to uncover the location to a secret Azlanti military laboratory that contains a dangerous weapon. The adventurers must carefully maneuver the social currents of the underwater city and unravel dangerous intrigue to get to the bottom of the merfolk's plot and discover where the ancient enemy is headed so they can stop it.
"City in the Deep" is a Pathfinder Roleplaying Game adventure for 10th-level characters. The adventure continues the Ruins of Azlant Adventure Path, a deep dive into aquatic adventure. A selection of new monsters, a gazetteer of a submerged city, and an ecology of merfolk round out this volume of the Pathfinder Adventure Path.
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Amulet, Book One: The Stonekeeper
In the wake of a harrowing car crash, Em and her mother must physically let go as the mangled wreck slides over the side with her father still trapped inside. Two years later, Emily, her brother Navin, and her mother are forced to leave the city and settle in a family home in the country. Em is clearly haunted by the loss of her father and is taking the move away from everything they know very hard, even though she realizes why it is financially necessary for the family. The three do their best to make the house habitable. While exploring, Em discovers the library of her eccentric Great Grandfather Silas, who has disappeared some years before. In his things, she finds an amulet among the puzzles, inventions, and books. That night, the amulet warns Em to keep her family together and safe. The stay in the new home is short-lived and their sleep is interrupted by a strange thump. Protective, their mother investigates the noise and is spirited away by a strange beast. The children race to help her and find themselves entering a bizarre world through a door in the basement. Their adventure continues as they follow the instructions from the amulet. In addition to meeting Great Grandfather Silas, the pair find themselves the leaders of a troop of robots trying to rescue their mother and protect the powerful stone in the amulet from falling into the hands of a dark creature that wishes to control Alledia. While attempting to rescue her mother, Em is forced to choose between saving her mother or getting her brother to safety in a scene reminiscent of the original accident. Finally, with their robot friends, Em and Navin are able to free their mother, but she has been poisoned and the key to the antidote lies many miles away. As this volume closes, the two set off again to find the cure and bring their family back together.
Teenagers will enjoy the unusual characters throughout the book including a rabbit named Mistik, a surly robot named Cogsley, a mysterious elfin lurker up to no good, and various bulbous tentacled beasts. In addition, Great Grandfather Silas has created a world of interesting puzzles and inventions including a robotic house and a plane called the Albatross. The landscape is fittingly dark and sinister and includes daunting challenges such as the Gauntlet. Any teen who has recently experienced the loss of a loved one will feel a kinship with Em as she struggles to cope with the lose of her father.
I am not a huge fan of graphic novels in general, but this selection definitely made me rethink my bias. Who knew so much story could be told with so few words! My only complaint is that the second volume has not been published yet. I raced through the first volume in less than thirty minutes and now I want more! While the story is touching, there are also many elements of a true adventure which provide enjoyment for many audiences. In addition to a theme of family, this volume explores the idea of entering the unknown and trusting in others to help one find the way. Kibuishi does an admirable job of fleshing out his cast of characters with very few words, and each plays an important role. Em must rely on Navin's experience with video games to fly the Albatross, while cautious Navin is buoyed by Em's courage and fire. Even the grumpy robot, Cogsley, has an important skill necessary for the task at hand.
Visually, Kibuishi's illustrations are stunning. The images have real depth and the colors are rich and creamy. The lines are smooth and rounded and pleasing to view. The illustrations add to the story in a way I had never anticipated. Faces display emotions vividly and realisticially without being cartoonish. The cover immediately caught my attention and hinted at the contents with tentacles reaching through a mysterious door and a strange pink rabbit with a patchwork ear. The illustrations and cover would appeal equally to male and female readers with its flowing lines and science fiction themes. This would be a good choice for a relunctant reader of either gender due to the visual impact and fast pacing. Readers of all ages will enjoy the union of real life drama and fantasy. Newcomers to graphic novels and manga will find this an easy transition to the genre.


text: I ruined our day together..... hell, i may have ruined our life together. I can't sleep, I can't eat, I can barely breathe. I don't want to go through life with out him. We had so many beautiful plans for life. PLEASE DON'T LET US END! I know things went wrong, more than that...Miserable. I'm sorry, nothing of that sort will ever happen again. ...he may have taken some beautiful pics, but this is all I have from this horrid memory.


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Recently I fired up my DailyLit account again and subscribed to Many Thoughts of Many Minds and, after consulting Oprah's Book Club's past selections, Anna Karenina.
Everyday, a chapter of each pops up in my inbox. I was quite moved by chapter 1 of Anna Karenina and sought it out on Wikipedia:-
Anna Karenina is commonly thought to explore the themes of hypocrisy, jealousy, faith, fidelity, family, marriage, society, progress, carnal desire and passion, and the agrarian connection to land in contrast to the lifestyles of the city.
Translator Rosemary Edmonds wrote that…a key message is that "no one may build their happiness on another's pain," which is why things dont work out for Anna.
Now I need to get my hands on an actual hardcopy of the book.
I haven't actually seen a Kindle around these parts, but I don't like the idea of it, for sure. No way can paperbacks be replaced. There's much to be said about the musky-musty smell of books and libraries.
But perhaps Kindle would be useful for reference & research books. Definitely not something one would want to be lounging on the couch holding with a cup of tea.


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A science teacher has been arrested for a second time by police investigating whether his brother was killed fighting alongside Syrian rebels.
Former Parrs Wood student Mohammad Javeed, 19, from Levenshulme, is thought to have jetted to the troubled state last year.
Security sources say they are unaware of his whereabouts and he may possibly have been killed on the frontline.


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Our MumsGoneWise 6 night Bali retreat, 2nd - 9th September 2018. Come and bask in the beauty of Bali, while we explore how to become a calm and content mother, through Nicole's enlightening program. Break through the stories and barriers that are holding you back to become the mother you want to be. Spend the afternoon reflecting, rejuvinating and relaxing with your choice of private consults with Nicole, in-home spa & beauty treatments, massage, swim & sunbathe or take advantage of our private driver to explore Bali. Your taste buds will be delighted with our private chef cooking up Balinese delicacies and our waiting staff delivering cocktails by the pool. After dinner, we will meet again to share insights with Nicole's guidance followed by drinks and dancing. All services are included in this amazing package!
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An Osprey, there are a few not too far from here but haven't tried to go see them since its probably a lucky day if you happen to see one.
Another Hornbill, no idea what kind tho. I can tell if a bird is a Hornbill, but there are so many of them, I wouldn't be able to make a positive ID, I'm not a twitcher.


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When you find yourself, your true self, you start to want better out of life. You desire better not only for yourself but also for everyone around you. Until you are comfortable with the person you are, you will always be fighting with a million other people for second best. I am quite the shy person, and this has been my faithful burden among many others over the many years. When I was a young girl, I never spoke up in class, never put my hand up…quite frankly I never understood why I was in class to begin with! I just always preferred to let people talk lest I am made fun of. Insecurities do attack us at an early age and it doesn't help if there's no one to help you through the "transition ages".
I don't know how many people can relate to this but secondary school, I could never take my sweater off, I let the sun roast me to fine coal and denied myself fresh air. I honestly just didn't think my body was made for any fabric. Who do you confide in with all these intricate issues when everyone around you is going through the same exact situation? So we start to evolve, our bodies start to gain some commendable shape, some of us grow tall, some…not so much but we all grow.
What we don't realise is that, we still have our childhood insecurities by our sides, we still seek attention like little babies, still selfish, and we still take people down because our hearts are empty by running our mouths with thoughtless words that cut deep. We are not saints but that shouldn't be our excuse. We are insecure because we are not comfortable with who we really are plus many other reconcilable factors, so this frustration builds up and we lose sight of ourselves.
Take time off regularly to find yourself every time you lose balance. we are always in need of reinvention. I for example, find pleasure in eating alone, I know some people would die before that happened and that's very understandable but I use these alone times to reflect on my life, what could be done better, try to remember all the constructive criticisms plus I get to eat in whatever manner I please without being judged. I do live for such dates with myself. I find that I am most honest when I am with myself and I like that a lot.
I am still a bit shy, the difference is I have learned to be comfortable with myself and not burden those close to me with my cross, One must do more than survive in this world of ours. I made a choice to want better in life. I found myself, and I appreciate that I have a body that shouldn't be stuffed to death with sweaters although I have a closet full of non cashmere sweaters. I can put my hand up for an hour if I wanted to after all opinions are not facts. And how to deal with big crowds and group conversations? Just laugh and nod all the time…if a person wants your opinion on a subject, they will ask you directly. There's no need to compete with everyone for talking space as if it's a campaign for chairman!
Psalms 139:14, (NIV) I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.


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Sorry, a lightening strike near my place has eliminated my usual internet access, and so I'm having to patch something together using my cell phone! Apologies therefore for the lack of posts over the last few days, and for any lack of editing you may now be seeing... oh well.
Strokes can be either thrombotic (80%) or haemorrhagic (20%). Of the haemorrhagic ones, three quarters are intracerebral (the rest are subarachnoid haemorrhages). The commonest cause of an intracerebral bleed is chronic hypertension, which seems to particularly damage and weaken the small penetrating arteries deep in the brain.
In terms of location, any site is possible, but as you might expect, some are more popular than others. The most likely areas are the basal ganglia (putamen, thalamus especially) and adjacent white matter, the deep cerebellum, and the pons. In fact, when intracerebral bleeds occur in other areas, you should more strongly consider a diagnosis other than hypertension.
Other causes of intracerebral bleeds are cerebral amyloid angiopathy (degeneration and amyloid deposition in elderly patients), arteriovenous malformations, cocaine use, head injury, anticoagulant therapy (and bleeding disorders in general), and a haemorrhage into a brain tumour. This list obviously isn't exhaustive, but is more than enough.
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What's standing between you and unclogged pores? It could be the absence of just one product in your beauty routine. For Dr. Hadley King, a New York City board-certified dermatologist, the secret weapon to healthy skin is face toner.
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King says not to pile on extra makeup to mask acne and oil problems. Instead, use a gentle, soothing toner to remove oil and traces of dirt and grime. "Toners are most helpful and necessary for people with oily or acne-prone skin, or for people who want extra cleansing after wearing makeup or other heavy skin products such as sunscreen," she said.
That's not all toner can do. King outlined additional benefits:
1. It shrinks pores.
Applying a small amount of toner to a soft cotton ball or pad and gently blotting and wiping your face with it will remove oil and give the appearance of smaller pores.
2. It restores your skin's pH balance.
Our skin is naturally acidic, typically with a pH balance of between five and six (on a scale from 0 to 14). But that balance can get out of whack after cleansing due to the alkaline nature of soap. When this happens, your skin ne to work overtime to return to its normal levels (and that may result in oil), but using a toner can help restore this balance quickly.
3. It adds a layer of protection.
Toners can help close pores and tighten cell gaps after cleansing, thus reducing the penetration of impurities and environmental contaminants into the skin. It can even protect and remove chlorine and minerals present in tap water.
4. It moisturizes.
Some toners are humectants, which means they help to bind moisture to the skin.
Toner can also be used in lieu of washing your skin when it's oily or dirty. It will leave your skin revitalized even when you're on the go.
6. It can prevent ingrown hairs.
Toners containing glycolic or other alpha hydroxy acids can help to prevent ingrown hairs, so it also aids in grooming.
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Here are a few options to check out:
Dickinson's Original Witch Hazel, $4, Amazon
Dickinson's Original Witch Hazel is known for their toners, especially its Pore Perfecting Toner, which contains 100 percent natural witch hazel.
Avene Gentle Toner, $20, Dermstore
Formulated for sensitive skin, this toner hydrates with thermal spring water and creates a protective shield via natural silicates.
Burt's Bees Garden Tomato Toner, $12, Amazon
Tomatoes help to tighten pores, and the fruit acid is a great exfoliant. Choose this toner if you have oily or congested skin.
Borghese Effetto Immediato Spa Soothing Tonic, $32, Dermstore
This alcohol-free formula is made with a phyto-rich blend of calendula, butcher's broom and sage, which is great for cleansing, but also comforting and rebalances skin.
Skinceuticals Equalizing Toner, $34, Dermstore
Great for evening out combination skin, this toner contains chamomile extract, which promotes circulation, helps in healing and minimizes scarring.
Neutrogena Alcohol and Oil Free Toner, $6, Amazon
A solid budget option, this toner is gentle and refreshing, avoiding any harsh or drying ingredients or additives.
Mario Badescu Facial Spray With Rosewater, $14, Amazon
This mist is refreshing and hydrating, making it great for dry skin.
Dermalogica Multi-Active Toner, $39, Dermstore
If your skin is craving serious hydration, this toner is for you. It's made up of a calming blend of aloe, moisture-saving sodium PCA, plus lavender, balm mint and arnica.
Golden Door Hydrating Toner, $28 for travel size, Goldendoor
This is an alcohol-free, deeply hydrating formula designed for dry, dehydrated aging skin that gently tones and immediately rehydrates the complexion while it removes any traces of impurities.
This story was originally on June 15, 2010 on TODAY.com.
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11th January 2018 | Sunshine Tour
Grace soars to SA Open lead with 3 eagles
Branden Grace made three eagles on his way to a seven-under-par 65 on Thursday to take a share of the first-round lead of the BMW SA Open proudly hosted by the City of Ekurhuleni at Glendower Golf Club.
He also made two bogeys on an eventful front nine, but three birdies to go with his three eagles saw him match the morning round of Chase Koepka of the United States, brother of the US Open champion Brooks. The pair had a one-stroke edge over Chris Paisley of England and two over Bradley Neil of Scotland, South Africa's Erik van Rooyen and Richard Sterne, and Spain's Nacho Elvira.
"I can't remember when last – or even if – I made three eagles in a round, but it was fun," said Grace. "I was a little bit rusty with some of the wedge shots and things like that but all in all very pleased with the outcome and I think I pretty much got the most out of that round."
With those eagles, one would have thought Grace had played aggressively, but he said he wasn't. "The eagles were not really a sign of playing aggressively," he said. "On all the par-fives, I pretty much hit great tee-shots and really gave myself some chances. The only one I was really aggressive with was the second hole. It was just the second hole of the day, and I had something like 244 to the flag into the wind. I was quite aggressive with the three-wood and I managed to knock it about 25 feet and managed to roll in the putt. I think that was probably the most aggressive I was all day.
"The rest was trying to hit it into position and trying to make the putts. You know, I get on a streak like this where I make one of those longish putts in the first couple of holes, then I I pretty much know I just have to get it there. I did leave a few short. I had the lines on all of them, but the speed was just a little off."
That he was a little off was probably the result of a lengthy break over the holidays. "After a seven-week break, when I came out to practice on Tuesday morning and in the pro-am in the afternoon, I didn't really hit it great," he said.
"I was very rusty. I wanted two good practice sessions before I came to the tournament, and the wind on Sunday and Monday at home at Fancourt was dreadful. I couldn't really do much, but yesterday was a good day for me."
Koepka, a graduate of the European Challenge Tour, also made two bogeys in his round, also eagled the second, and made seven birdies for his 65. "I think I played flawless, except for the second shot on the first hole," he said. "I hit a poor shot there and saved it to a 12-footer for a bogey there. So, it was big deal to start off my round. I made eagle on the second hole and kind of kept it going from there."
Tournament host Ernie Els carded an opening 71, while Retief Goosen was on three-under 69, together with Charl Schwartzel who had a frustrating day with three bogeys in his round.
Grace was installed as the bookmakers' favourite ahead of the tournament, and if he plays like this when he's rusty, he's going to be hard to catch. "I hit it well, so I was able to come out and be aggressive off the tee, and if I can get that going, I can keep it up the whole day," he said.


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I was watching Wanderlust and I have to say that this movie is hilarious.
So to give you a nice laugh on this cruddy Wednesday (at least here)
I recommend you watch this video...
I recommend you watch this video...
On a more serious note, have yal seen this?
I thought he was being a bratty little kid at first,
but now I totally see the point he was trying to make.
Our rights get taken away all the time.
Even in simple ways like this.
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Happy Tuesday everyone :) hope this week's going well for you.
Here's a colourful sponge to show you because i didn't just want to stick to one colour so i decided to go with lilac, pink and blue! Not the best sponge in the world but i gave it a go.
L-R: Revlon '710 - cloud'; China Glaze '1008 Purple Panic'; MUA Shade 9
I'm so glad that it's half way through the week tomorrow! I badly need sleep! I (stupidly) decided to go on a run on Sunday. It was sunny (abit) and warmer than 0 degrees so something snapped in my brain and made me think 'hey lets go for a run'.
Let me point out that i'm completely not made for exercise! I don't do running or any other form of exercise so why i decided to go for a run baffles me (and my family when i told them) so anyway i went for a run and i couldn't be bothered to warm up so off i went for 45 minutes.
I admit that i walked half because i felt like i needed an oxygen tank. i got home and sat down for 5 minutes. Then i went to get up...omg. my calf's were in so much pain. I couldn't put my feet flat on the floor and straighten my legs. IT's my own fault but still now almost 3 days on I'm walking like an oap. oh and i got 2 big blisters on my feet aaaand it started raining when i was out.
I haven't decided if i'm going to continue running weekly, who knows :)
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Tropic Sprockets by Ian Brockway
Our Kind of Traitor
The latest John le Carre film "Our Kind of Traitor" starring Ewan McGregor and Stellan Skarsgård has an existential echo. This is a good thing. It is swift and dynamic where the previous "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" became bogged down, lagging with character intrigue and complex exposition.
The party is an odd libertine happening of sensual nudity and sex. Perry is offered cocaine by an alluring tall lady. He sees the lady being attacked during sex and Perry engages in a fight. He returns to his house sweaty with guilt.
The next day after a tennis game, Dima insists that Perry come to a birthday party. During the celebration, Dima tells Perry that he is a marked man. He is in fear of both his and his family's life, and he has the names of some Russian mafia and their back accounts. Would he please take a data chip back with him to London and MI-6?
A stupefied Perry agrees, emotionally reasoning that Dima is a good person, just up against it.
Stellan Skarsgård is terrific as the gruff, no nonsense and verbally profane man who feels that life has left him the bitter leftovers, but carries on in spite, while Ewan McGreggor is solid as the sensitive but oddly passive Perry. Damian Lewis appears too as an agent that you may or may not, love to hate.
The two main performances make John le Carre into a Patricia Highsmith thriller as much as anything else. More than the political intrigue are the central questions of just what compels Perry to seek out Dima's company. Does he see Dima as a kind of alter ego? Is he envious? Does Dima live vicariously through Perry's comfortable life to experience security?
The action is jolting with plenty of tension and no one scene feels superfluous or added for fluff. While on the surface, Dima might seem a stock character as a hired man with a burden, Skarsgård imbues his torment with a resigned angst that almost reaches the literary realms of Camus, not unlike Philip Seymour Hoffman's role in "A Most Wanted Man."
For those that like their espionage stripped bare, you won't be disappointed by "Our Kind of Traitor". The cloak is all enveloping while the dagger is sharpened to a fine and caustic point, often dispensing with pleasantries.
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Episode #12
Kitchen Princess and Delicious in Dungeon
It's been in the negative 20s and 30s here recently, which is Very Cold. So we start the new year with the only way we know how, a cold that Helen and I both coincidentally got. Sorry for sounding nasal-y in this episode, but it's just what happens when it's Very Cold everywhere.
This episode, we're talking about Miyuki Kobayashi and Natsumi Ando's Kitchen Princess published by Kodansha (formerly by Del Rey) and Ryoko Kui's Delicious in Dungeon published by Yen Press.
That song you heard at the top of the episode was "ギミチョコ!!" or "Gimme Chocolate!!" by BABYMETAL.
As always, you can find me on Twitter @ImpassionateK, and my co-hosts Helen (@WanderinDreamr) and Apryll (@manjiorin) on Twitter at those places in the parenthesis. You can find both of their writing at The Organization of Anti-Social Geniuses, more of Helen's writing at Narrative Investigations, and my writing at the Fandom Post.
Show notes:
0:39 - We talk about Kitchen Princess!
17:30 - We talk about Delicious in Dungeon!
Next time is Phantom Thief Jeanne and Golden Kamuy!
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If You Love A Country Atmosphere!
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* Brick and tile home with 4 light-filled bedrooms (3 with built-ins)
* Approx. 14kms from Tamworth City and 5kms from the airport.
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"The Middle Kingdom" - is the literal meaning of the word 中國 / 中国 - the Chinese name for China.
Fr. Rossa together with Father José Rovira and Father Joseph R. Márquez have made a trip across the mainland China, meeting our mission and business partners.
One of their destinations was the Amity Printing Co., in Nanjing where millions of Christian Community Bible and many other titles are printed every year. On arrival, the Amity management rendered a royal welcome to their priced customers! Below the Amity logo, you find a banner welcoming the visiting guests!
For Fr. Alberto, it is business as usual! Busy having swift "proofing" in Amity
The Trio in Tienanmen Square, Beijing;
Its time for a 'selfie' with the "Forbidden City" in the backdrop
A snowy "great wall"
On the Great Wall, but Father Joseph R. Márquez (in the middle) refuses to be off-guard!
Another historic Icon in Beijing: The Temple of Heaven
St. Joseph's Church in Beijing
This is in Macau. Some youngsters attempt a sky walk, over 300 meters above the ground level, Of course, with all the possible harness around them


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OpenStudio (formerly known as the Energy Design Plugin) is a free plugin for Google's SketchUp 3D drawing program. The plugin makes it easy to create and edit the building geometry in EnergyPlus input files and to run simulations directly within SketchUp. OpenStudio was created by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory for DOE and can be downloaded for free here.
OpenStudio provides users with access to all the standard SketchUp tools and capabilities while creating and editing EnergyPlus input files. Users can add as much extra detail as needed to zones and surfaces, view the building geometry from any vantage point, apply different rendering styles, and perform accurate shadowing studies. Users also can mix EnergyPlus simulation content with decorative content such as background images, landscaping, people, and architectural finish details—all within the same SketchUp model.
EnergyPlus Version 3.0, released in November, is available for Windows, Linux, and Macintosh operating systems, and includes several new features such as new datasets, input syntax changes, updated zone and ventilation controls and models, enhanced cost calculations and economic reporting, and extended documentation and guides.
The OpenStudio plugin is compatible with both the Free and the Pro versions of Google SketchUp 6 & 7 for Windows. A version for Mac OS X is currently in development. OpenStudio will have full access to all of the plugin functionality once both EnergyPlus and SketchUp are installed on your computer.
More information, along with a form to register for a free download of the OpenStudio plugin and EnergyPlus, is available at the U.S. Department of Energy Building Technologies Program website.