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If you're a coffee drinker, this handy list of coffees will help you order the perfect cup of joe while in Buenos Aires. It's written and published by this fun Argentinian English Blog you may want to visit, called "beyond empanadas".
The list, according to them, goes as follows:
.." a cafe - is a small expresso in Argentina
...a cortado - is a small expresso with a few drops of steamed milk
...a cortado jarrito - is a cortado in a larger cup
...a lagrima - steamed milk with a few drops of coffee
...a lagrima jarrito - the same, but in a larger cup
...a cafe con leche - an expresso shot with steamed milk
...a capuccino - an expresso served in a large cup dusted with cocoa powder and cinnamon
...a submarino - steamed milk served with a bar of dark chocolate..."
If you want to read more Beyond Empanadas blog posts, click on the following link. beyond empanadas...: How to order coffee
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A Little Bit of India at Maharaja Restaurant - Moscow0 comments
On my last trip to Moscow, I joined the crew at The Maharaja, a fantastic Indian restaurant near Red Square. I learned about this restaurant from Phil, our first officer. He found Maharaja the previous week while he walked the streets of Kitai Gorod. At the time, he decided to eat his dinner there and loved it, so much, that he couldn't wait to get back there for more the following week and invited us to come along.
Well, Phill was right! the restaurant was wonderful. Thanks Phill! The service was attentive and welcoming ( a rarity in Moscow), and the food was really tasty. In a city best know
n for hard staring waiters, difficult to read menus and high prices, The Maharaja was such a pleasant surprise. They served great food, had a friendly staff and the prices were reasonable - We spent about $30 dollars each (excluding alcohol).
If you want to eat at The Maharaja, it's not hard to find. About a 20 minutes walk from our layover hotel, it's just off Red Square (about 6 blocks away). Make a left on the street right at the end of the GUM Department store. This street turns into Pokrova Utilisa. Maharaja is located right off Pokrova, in a tiny street that crosses Pokrova Utilisa called Starodsadski. This street is between a Gourmet Supermarket on the right side of Pokrova and a light blue church. Turn right into this small street, walk about 10 steps and on your left, you will find the entry door for Maharaja.
Passport to Moscow food critics claim that the Maharaja serves the best Curry west of Dubai! I can tell you that my Chicken Tika was delicious!
Maharaja's address is: 2/1 Pokrova, Kitai Gorod. Make sure the concierge writes the address in Russian before you leave the hotel so you can ask for directions in case you get lost. To get there, you can either walk from the hotel or take the Metro to the Kitai-Gorod stop.
The Maharaja accepts credit cards, their staff speaks English and they have English menus (what a relief!). A major plus for Moscow, I promise!
Have a great meal!
The Maharaja Restaurant
2/1 Pokrova
Kitai Gorod
(open from noon to 11pm)
Great Gloves for Cold Trips0 comments
My hands froze on my last trip to Moscow. It was 40F degrees below zero when I got there and I was wearing leather gloves lined in cashmere. Big mistake! They looked good, but they were not sufficient to bear the brunt of a Siberian winter blast. Every other part of my body was covered in sheep skin wear, so I was warm and toasty - hat, boots and coat. An excellent choice of clothing by the way, for beating the extremely cold Russian winter temperatures.
For my next winter trip to Moscow, I decided to replace my old gloves with something more "substantial" to protect my hands. I found a reasonably priced pair of sheep-skin lined gloves at Lili's, a Buenos Aires leather shop located in San Martin Avenue, for $20.00 dollars. They were the perfect solution for my problem and for the perfect price.
If you're interested in a pair of these gloves from Lili's, they have a whole trunk filled with them in black or brown and in all sizes for men and for women. I recommend you try them on first though, because their sizing is irregular.
With my brand new gloves in hand, I'm now eager to get back to Russia to try them out. They promise to be just as cozy and warm as my other sheep skin wear.
Lili's Leather Shop
San Martin 960
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Ps- Lili's owns a leather factory so their leather is reasonably priced. They also carry leather jackets, fur hats and coats, etc. Also, if you tell them you work for an airline, they will give you a discount.
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The Bolshoi Theatre of Russia0 comments
Do you want to see the The Bolshoi Ballet perform in their home turf next time you're in Moscow? If that's a yes, have the hotel concierge call to reserve your tickets, as soon as you arrive at the hotel from the airport. You may also purchase tickets via the official Bolshoi website, an option that I have not explored.
If you're serious about going to one of these shows, have your credit card ready and be prepared to cough up $90 to $120 dollars per seat. Last minute seats go fast over the phone and if you take too long to think about it the seats and price you were quoted, will be gone. Remember, the Bolshoi Ballet only performs at home in Moscow during the winter months because during the summer months, they tour the world, so it's best to see in the winter months.
The Bolshoi Theatre is located a short walk away from our downtown layover hotel. Check before you go, which theatre will hold your performance because they have several performance sites for the Bolshoi in Moscow. If you're not familiar with the layout of the city, be sure to get clear directions from the front desk attendants for your assigned theatre before you leave the hotel or take a cab so you won't get lost. One last thing, please, don't be late!
For additional information/schedules for The Bolshoi Theatre performances for 2010, please visit the official Bolshoi Theatre website (in English) in the following link: The State Academic Bolshoi Theatre of Russia


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Players of the Week – Week 6
By Sean Dochney
Chris Angelini – Warewolves
The Commissioner came back from his week off and immediately squashed any talks of a quarterback controversy for the Wolves. Ryan Dooley was efficient stepping in for Ang last week, but he can't sling the rock quite like the Commish. Chris only attempted 15 passes in the 34-12 win against the Assassins, and he completed 12 of them. His only incompletions occurred during extra points. It was big play after big play for the Commissioner led Warewolves. Chris threw for 351 yards on those 15 attempts, which is good for 23.4 yards per attempt. He threw 5 TDs and did not throw any interceptions. His top receiver as always was Shane Capone, who caught 5 passes for 171 yards and 2 TDs. Shane gets a mention here, because for the second straight week he will be snubbed as a WR POTW, even though he is more than deserving of the honor (sorry Shane, getting a little tired of writing about how you're the best WR in the league, everybody knows by now).
On the season, Angelini has a QB rating of 125.91, which is good for second in the league behind the legendary John Zitani. Angelini has thrown for 1816 yards, 27 TDs, and only 5 interceptions. All the playoff spots are clinched, and the Wolves hold onto 1 of those spots. There is still plenty to play for as the seeds have yet to be determined, and there is still a possibility for the Warewolves, Gladiators, and Clam Slammers to capture the 2 nd seed and 1 st round bye away from the Woodchucks. The Warewolves will be playing the Grizzlies (2-5) in Week 7
QB Runner Up
John Zitani – Woodchucks
The Zit was at it again this week as the Woodchucks slaughtered the Savages to a score of 48-13. Zitani completed 26 of 31 passes for 305 yards and 6 TDs. He edges out Joe Giuffre, who threw for over 400 yards, as runner up this week because the Zit was highly efficient, and unlike the Guffslinger, the Zit did not throw any interceptions. The Zit is the highest rated QB in the league with his 128.34. He also leads the league in passing yards with 2078, TDs with 35, and completion % at 70.7%. He has done all this while throwing only 6 interceptions this season. I would guess that his passing yards and TDs may not hold up as league lead with Joe Giuffre right on his heels in both categories, and the Shockers have 2 games to play in Week 8, while the Woodchucks are only playing 1. The Woodchucks will head into Week 7 as the 2 seed for the playoffs, and in line for a 1 st round bye. The Assassins (2-5) will look to play spoiler for the Woodchucks in their Week 7 matchup.
Jihad Castro – Rabid Squirrels
The Rabid Squirrels won a thriller against the Clam Slammers in Week 6, 21-18. The Clam Slammers scored a late TD to take the lead in the final minutes of the game, and it looked like the Squirrels were about to dip below .500 on the season. Jihad Castro decided to play hero as he caught a screen pass and made every Clam Slammer defender miss on his way to a 43-yard TD to win the game. Total on the day, Castro had 6 catches for 119 yards, and 1 very crucial TD that cemented the Squirrels as a playoff team this season. Jihad now has 22 catches for 264 yards and 1 TD on the season. On the defensive side of the ball, Jihad has 3 interceptions and 2 TDs. The Squirrels have clinched a playoff spot and currently sit as the 6 th seed. They take on Strangers with Candy (2-5) in the final week of the season as they jockey for playoff positioning.
WR Runner Up
Nick and Tim Vecci – Kekembas
The Kekembas team was full of no shows in Week 6 as they were forced to forfeit against the Gladiators, giving the Gladiators a 28-0 victory. Tim and Nick Vecci showed a lot of heart as they were the only Kekembas players to show up and they put together a quick team of players from around the league. The twins combined to have 8 catches for 151 yards and 1 TD in the game that was essentially played out of pride for the Vecci brothers. Nick had 4 catches for 92 yards and Tim had 4 catches for 59 yards. The Kekembas may not have a win this season, but I give a lot of credit to Nick and Tim for keep showing up and playing hard every week, even though it appears the rest of their team have quit on the season. On the season, Nick has 14 catches for 166 yards, and Tim has 26 catches for 377 yards and 5 TDs. The Kekembas are scheduled to play the final game of the season against the Savages (1-6). It will be interesting to see how many Kekembas show up for this game.
Bill Budd – Rabid Squirrels
The Rabid Squirrels had a crucial victory against the Clam Slammers that secured the Squirrels' spot in the playoffs. Castro may have been the hero late in the game, but the defense came up big all day for the Squirrels to keep them in the game. Bill Budd stood out in the game as he recorded a sack and 2 interceptions, including what proved to be a big red zone interception as the Clam Slammers were driving early in the game. Bill now has 3 sacks and 4 interceptions on the season, which he is the team leader in both of those categories. The Squirrels will take on the Strangers with Candy (2-5) in the final week of the season as they try to secure better playoff positioning.
Def Runner Up
Dave Pankow – Warewolves
Last time I saw Dave Pankow I wanted to vomit after seeing his elbow get dislocated over the summer season. He was back in action for the first since the injury, this time wearing a Warewolves jersey. He made his presence felt immediately in his first game back as he recorded 2.5 sacks for the Wolves, who entered the game with only 3 team sacks. Pankow even sits in 6 th on the sack list with his 2.5 after just 1 game. This is a very big pick up for the Warewolves heading into the playoffs as they were lacking big time in creating pressure. The Warewolves sit in 5 th place right now, only separated by 6 points in point differential to 3 rd place. They will be playing the Grizzlies in Week 7.

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- brandon.carlsonAsked on December 11, 2015 at 06:05 PM
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Not a critical thing, but it is a headache when I'm trying to update and preview the last page of a form.
- JotForm Supportashwin_dAnswered on December 12, 2015 at 09:48 AM
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According to a survey from RetailMeNot 88% of all Americans will purchase a gift for Mother's Day (this year May 14th). If it was up to us, we think Mother's Day should be a national holiday. Not only do moms never get time off, their special day is always Sunday (usually a day of play for the rest of us). Were you planning on buying your mother a nice meal or flowers? According to this same survey more than half of all moms would love to receive something more sentimental. At ÇaFleureBon we believe she would love a gift that is SCENT-imental. Here are my suggestions and almost all are under $100:
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text: A New Approach to Nipple-sparing Mastectomy and Reconstruction in the High Risk Ptotic PatientSchwartz, Jean-Claude, MD, PhDPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open: May 2018 - Volume 6 - Issue 5 - p e1779 doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000001779 Ideas and Innovations Abstract Author InformationAuthors Article OutlineOutline Article MetricsMetrics Summary: Nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) and reconstruction is challenging in ptotic patients with additional risk factors. Here, these problems are addressed with a staged strategy that extends NSM and reconstruction to patients with grade 3 ptosis and additional risk factors of diabetes, obesity, and macromastia. Three stages are used to perform a mastectomy, reposition the nipple, and reduce the skin envelope using the Wise pattern. This is followed by definitive implant placement in a final fourth stage. All patients successfully completed their reconstructions without a single instance of implant loss. Using a staged approach, NSM and reconstruction in high-risk ptotic patients is feasible. This is facilitated by using multiple surgical delays and insuring a well-healed skin envelope and optimal nipple position before any prosthetic device is placed. From the Georgia Breast Surgery, PC, Lawrenceville, Ga. Published online 10 May 2018. Received for publication October 5, 2017; accepted March 20, 2018. Disclosure: The author has no financial interest to declare in relation to the content of this article. The Article Processing Charge was paid for by the author. Jean-Claude Schwartz, MD, PhD, Georgia Breast Surgery, PC, 631 Professional Drive, Suite 240, Lawrenceville, GA 30046, E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives License 4.0 (CCBY-NC-ND), where it is permissible to download and share the work provided it is properly cited. The work cannot be changed in any way or used commercially without permission from the journal. Abstract INTRODUCTION Surgical Technique DISCUSSION SUMMARY ACKNOWLEDGMENTS REFERENCES Back to Top | Article Outline INTRODUCTION NSM in patients with significant ptosis and macromastia is not routinely performed. These patients are at high risk for vascular compromise and unpredictable final positioning of the nipple areola complex (NAC), flap necrosis, a skin envelope that poorly accommodates the prosthetic and implant loss.1 , 2 For these patients, a first-stage mastectomy through Wise incisions has been shown to facilitate a reliable second-stage repositioning of the NAC, retailoring of the skin envelope and placement of a subpectoral tissue expander with the first-stage presumably serving as a surgical delay.3 Patients with grade 3 ptosis and additional risk factors of obesity [body mass index (BMI) > 35], diabetes, and macromastia (> 1,000 g) are at even greater risk for complications1 , 2 and require additional measures to prevent nipple and flap necrosis and implant loss. In these higher risk patients, mastectomy through a full Wise pattern can result in immediate nipple and flap necrosis. In addition, simultaneous repositioning of the nipple, retailoring of the skin envelope, and prosthetic placement has a high rate of implant loss.2 To avoid these complications, a new approach was devised that utilizes only a portion of the lateral half of the Wise pattern at the time of mastectomy. This minimizes the chances for immediate nipple and flap necrosis. The remaining Wise incisions (preserving the inferior pedicle) are made in a short office procedure 10 days later after the patient has healed from the mastectomy. These additional incisions further delay the nipple and skin flaps preparing them for safe Wise-pattern skin retailoring and nipple repositioning. The NAC is then repositioned and skin retailored without prosthetic placement in a third surgery. This strategy establishes an ideal skin envelope and nipple position in preparation for definitive implant placement in a final surgery. This multi-stage approach allows for safe nipple-sparing reconstructions and more reliable healing of the mastectomy flaps in a greater number of higher risk patients with more severe ptosis and other risk factors. Initial outcomes from 10 consecutive high-risk patients with either isolated grade 3 ptosis or grade 2 ptosis and an additional risk factor (diabetes, mastectomy weight > 1,000 g, BMI > 35 or prepectoral breast reconstruction) are presented. Back to Top | Article Outline Surgical Technique The patient is marked using a standard Wise pattern in the standing position (Fig. 1). The NSM is performed through the smallest portion possible of the lateral half of the Wise pattern and closed. Ten day later, after the nipple and mastectomy flaps are confirmed to be viable, the remainder of the Wise incisions are made in the office under local anesthesia to further delay the flaps and nipples (Fig. 2). The inframammary fold (IMF) is never violated as this would disrupt the dermal vasculature to the NAC. At a minimum of 10 days after our delay procedure in the office, we proceed with repositioning of the NAC on an intact inferior pedicle of dermis and fat and retailoring of the skin envelope using a standard Wise pattern closure (Fig. 3). Three months later, a definitive subpectoral or prepectoral implant (we cover all our prepectoral implants with an acellular dermal matrix) is placed through an inframammary incision to complete the reconstruction (Fig. 4). Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Back to Top | Article Outline DISCUSSION Multiple approaches have been described to facilitate nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) and reconstruction4 in the ptotic patient. The most accepted approach was proposed by Spear—an oncoplastic reduction in a first stage followed by subsequent NSM and reconstruction in a second stage.5 This strategy allows for repositioning of the nipple and retailoring of the skin envelope before NSM and reconstruction, which avoids the high risk of complications when performing these procedures simultaneously.2 There are difficulties with applying this strategy to extensive breast cancers that are not amenable to breast conservation and require upfront mastectomy. These patients are not candidates for a first-stage oncoplastic reduction as this operation would violate the basic tenets of surgical oncology. These problems have been previously addressed using a strategy which involves a first-stage mastectomy through Wise incisions followed by second-stage repositioning of the NAC, retailoring of the skin envelope and subpectoral expander placement.3 In a third stage, a definitive implant is placed. This strategy effectively addresses the most extensive cancers and creates a hand-in-glove accommodation between the implant and skin envelope. Although this strategy works well in patients with grade 2 ptosis and subpectoral reconstructions, complications arise in patients with grade 3 ptosis and significant skin excess and patients with grade 2 ptosis and additional risk factors (prepectoral reconstructions, diabetes, mastectomy weight > 1,000 g or BMI > 35). These patients often have significant rates of flap and nipple necrosis when incising the full Wise pattern at the time of the initial mastectomy (the IMF is always preserved). They are also at high risk for reconstructive failure when attempting to retailor the skin and reposition the nipple and place a prosthetic in the same setting. To avoid immediate nipple and mastectomy flap necrosis, only the smallest portion possible of the lateral Wise pattern is now incised at the time of mastectomy. The remaining incisions are made in the office after confirmed viability of the nipple and mastectomy flaps. The third stage involves pure skin retailoring and nipple repositioning and transforms a high-risk patient with a nonideal breast into one with an ideal skin envelope and nipple position with no residual breast tissue. Subpectoral or prepectoral definitive implants are then placed 3 months later. This is the key change in approach that avoids reconstructive failure in these very high-risk patients—avoiding placement of a prosthetic with simultaneous significant skin retailoring and nipple repositioning. In our first 10 patients, 2 suffered partial nipple necrosis after initial mastectomy, which required wound care and debridement and 2 patients suffered wound healing issues after nipple repositioning and skin retailoring. These patients all recovered with conservative wound care. There were no implant-related complication, and all patients successfully completed their reconstructions (Table 1). At 1-year follow-up, there have been no instances of capsular contracture, significant malposition or complications requiring reoperation. The use of multiple stages allows us to safely extend NSM and reconstruction to a greater number of high risk ptotic patients who would not have previously been offered nipple preservation. Preliminary analysis from at least 25 patients now using a 13-item survey with a 5-point Likert-type scale to assess their experience with this new procedure indicates excellent satisfaction with their outcomes.6 Table 1 Back to Top | Article Outline SUMMARY NSM and implant-based reconstruction in patients with significant ptosis and other risk factors is challenging. Nipple and flap necrosis, implant loss and reconstructive failure are common in these patients. Here, we present a 4-stage approach that allows us to avoid these complications. High-risk patients with nonideal and large skin envelopes and ptotic nipple positions have their mastectomies performed, skin envelopes reduced, and nipples repositioned in 2 surgeries and 1 office procedure. This is followed by delayed definitive implant placement in a fourth surgery. This multistage strategy minimizes the risk of reconstructive failure in ptotic, high-risk patients. Back to Top | Article Outline ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The authors thank Dr. Piotr Skowronski for his assistance and thoughtful insight.Back to Top | Article Outline REFERENCES 1. McCarthy CM, Mehrara BJ, Riedel E, et al. Predicting complications following expander/implant breast reconstruction: an outcomes analysis based on preoperative clinical risk. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2008;121:1886–1892. Cited Here... 2. Munhoz AM, Montag E, Filassi JR, et al. Immediate nipple-areola-sparing mastectomy reconstruction: an update on oncological and reconstruction techniques. World J Clin Oncol. 2014;5:478–494. Cited Here... 3. Schwartz JD, Skowronksi PP. Improved outcomes with pedicled nipple-sparing mastectomies using a new surgical delay: mastectomy through wise incisions. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2017;5:e1259. Cited Here... 4. Karian LS, Therattil PJ, Wey PD, et al. Delay techniques for nipple-sparing mastectomy: a systematic review. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2017;70:236–242. Cited Here... 5. Spear SL, Rottman SJ, Seiboth LA, et al. Breast reconstruction using a staged nipple-sparing mastectomy following mastopexy or reduction. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2012;129:572–581. Cited Here... 6. Martin E, Schwartz JC. Patient satisfaction and experience with a four-stage procedure to facilitate extreme nipple sparing mastectomy and reconstruction. 2018, In: Proceedings of the American Society for Breast Surgeons 19th Annual Meeting; May 2–6, Orlando, FL. Abstract. Cited Here... 7. Schwartz JD, Skowronski PP. Surgical delay facilitates pedicled nipple-sparing mastectomy and reconstruction in the ptotic patient. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2016;4:e735. Copyright © 2018 The Authors. Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. on behalf of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. All rights reserved. Article Outline Abstract INTRODUCTION Surgical Technique DISCUSSION SUMMARY ACKNOWLEDGMENTS REFERENCES Source A New Approach to Nipple-sparing Mastectomy and Reconstruction in the High Risk Ptotic Patient Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open6(5):e1779, May 2018. Full-Size Email + Favorites Export View in Gallery Email to a Colleague Colleague's E-mail is Invalid Your Name: (optional) Your Email: Colleague's Email: Separate multiple e-mails with a (;). Message: Thought you might appreciate this item(s) I saw at Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open. Send a copy to your email Your message has been successfully sent to your colleague. 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Continuing on the '31 Songs' journey it might not be very surprising to regular readers that I've chosen a Frightened Rabbit song as one which means something to me. What may be surprising is that it is this song.
'My Backwards Walk' is taken from Frightened Rabbit's second album, 'The Midnight Organ Fight', an album so drenched in post break-up emotion that even Sigmund Freud would have a hard time. 'My Backwards Walk' is the heart wrenching admission from lead singer Scott Hutchinson that a relationship isn't working or even worse is over and despite that knowledge not being able to move on physically or emotionally.
The lyrics to this track are like sheer poetry. Firstly conveying the feeling that one other person has become such a part of your life that you can't think straight without them; "...filling in the blanks and gaps. And when I write them out they don't make sense, I need you to pencil in the rest". There's another line in the song, remaining on the theme of drawing/writing, which very simply illustrates that connection we make with an other which can seem, at the time, unbreakable; "I done drawn a line between you and me".
What I particularly like about that last line, is the preceding line which starts the verse, "I'm working on drawing a straight line". That to me emphasises the effort that the antagonist, and humans in general, put into relationships in order to make them work. Try and draw a straight line, right now, with no ruler. It's hard isn't it. Now think how long you'd have to practice that, the time consuming solo nature of that task, to get it right. That straight line illustrates the direct bond between two people, straight from one to the other, without any diversions and joins along the way. That kind of bond takes time and for me the beauty of that line, is that it makes the coming fall even harder. I also think that this song speaks to men more than women. Maybe it's because it's lead singer Scott Hutchinson that's singing it, and it is autobiographical, but I think that, for the most part, men have to work harder on relationships than women. I'm not going to delve into the psychology behind why, maybe it's a primal thing, maybe it's a symptom of the 21st century where we are not in touch with our emotions, but I think the line "I'm working on drawing a straight line" embodies the effort and soul searching that men do to fully commit themselves to a relationship.
One of the reasons that I am so fond of this song the emotion that so evident drips of every word. I've talked before about how for music to really strike a chord with us it has to connect on an emotion level. This song does this with me, but in a strange backwards way. I'm lucky enough to only have experienced one side of the emotion portrayed in this song, that feeling of love and connection. Thankfully, I've never had the fall, the knowledge that it's over but that you can't move on (at least not since I was 15, and I got over that pretty quickly). Yet despite that, it's the ridiculous amount of love that I have for my partner, that I can understand and empathise with the second half of this song. It almost if you like serves as a warning, a reminder that despite how we currently feel now, things can change and fall apart. We see it happen all around us, people break up, divorce, grow apart. Knowing that can happen should be the biggest reason to keep working on drawing that straight line.
Lyrically the direction changes with the second half of the song, as the realisation sinks in that things are not right. "I'm working on erasing you, just don't have the proper tools" conveys the hopelessness of the task of moving on, and equally that glimmer of hope that the 'straight line' that we've drawn can be erased, although drink may not be the best tool to use!
I love songs with lyrics that are not literal; little clever word plays that upon repeat listens revel their true colours. My favourite verse in 'My Backwards Walk' is the fifth one, which is full of just that kind of songwriting. "I'm working hard on walking out. Shoes keep sticking to the ground. My clothes won't let me close the door. These trousers seem to love your floor." Brilliant isn't it. The picture in my head is complete. A girl's bedroom (optional pink wallpaper), a guy standing at the door rooted to the spot, the girl lying on the bed. His mind is telling him this isn't a good idea, his dick is telling him otherwise. Cut scene. Zoom back to the pair on the bed and the faded jeans lying cast off passionately in a last fling of regret. Whilst the first couple of verses made us picture the emotional connection, those last two lines of the fifth verse are all about the sheer carnal sexual attractions that too often rule.
The last line (last mention of the lyrics, promise!) sums up everything about this song. "You're the shit and I'm knee deep in it", is as brilliant a realisation about doomed love as I've ever heard.
Musically the song is pretty simple. A repeated guitar riff underpins the rhythm, and scattered chords play over the top. There's no need for anything more to be honest, and it's only the last thirty seconds that are treated to the usual higher tempo associated with Frightened Rabbit.
In my opinion one of the true marks of a great songwriter and story teller, is being able to make you feel emotions you've never experienced first hand. In 'My Backwards Walk' Frightened Rabbit do exactly that.


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2010 Spirit of Christmas Parade & Festival
What a day for Lee County! The beautiful weather and the crowds, estimated at over 2,500, showed up for our 22nd Annual Spirit of Christmas Parade and our second annual "Spirit of Christmas Festival" which followed. This year we were honored to have Major League Baseball's World Series Champion & Rookie of the Year Buster Posey as our Grand Marshal! There were 119 parade applicants with over 130 showing up to pass in review. 52 vendors lined Starksville Avenue creating a festive spirit never experienced in Lee County. Families enjoyed great food, entertainment, games, pictures with Santa, story time, shopping and a Doggone Good Christmas! There was something for everyone…young and old…2 and 4 legged! A special thanks to all our sponsors, Phil Streetman of WSST-TV, Rav Davis, Vendors and all who participated in the event.


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John Durston, was the only son of Cecil and Grace Durston. He was related to Thomas Hardy and had wide literary and historical interests. He was educated at Weymouth Grammar School and Selwyn College, Cambridge, where he held the Fearnsides scholarship, and his clinicals were undertaken at St Bartholomew's Hospital medical school. After qualification he held house officer posts at Bart's, Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. Later he was senior house officer at Whipps Cross Hospital. He moved on to the West End Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, initially as a senior house officer and then as registrar, during which time he obtained his membership of the College. He then became a research fellow in the university department of clinical neurology at the Institute of Neurology, Queen Square, where he undertook experimental studies on the effects of denervation and tenotomy on muscle histochemistry with John Morgan-Hughes. Subsequently he was appointed senior registrar in neurology, jointly with the National Hospital, Queen Square, and St Mary's Hospital, Paddington.
He was later appointed consultant neurologist in the north west metropolitan region. This was an impossibly busy post, initially based at the regional neurological and neurosurgical unit at the Whittington Hospital; the unit having been reconstructed from the West End Hospital, which by that time had closed. Apart from his duties at the Whittington Hospital, John Durston worked at the Watford General, Hemel Hempstead General, St Alban's City and Stevenage Hospitals. Later, because of pressure of work, he relinquished the Watford General Hospital ana, when the unit transferred to the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead, Durston moved from the Whittington to the Royal Free.
Sadly, his career was prematurely restricted after a stroke in 1981. He had developed insulin dependent diabetes at the age of 12 years but despite increasing complications in middle life he continued working and made light of his disabilities. Although he partially recovered from the stroke, he was forced to retire in 1988. He was a clinical neurologist of a high calibre and his colleagues appreciated both his intellect and his breadth of knowledge. He retired, with his wife Valerie, to his country home and large garden in Dorset. They had no children. This was a part of the country that he loved and he was at heart a countryman. He died peacefully at Portland Hospital.
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Old Fashioned Glamour
Carrie Bridger, CEO and fabulous designer of all things Carrie's Lingerie has been a very busy lady. Her two newest releases include the Kristie and the Megan sets and I have to say, looking at these amazing lingerie sets, Carrie has infused them with some wonderful old fashion glamour.
Kristie lingerie in Teal
The sensational Kristie lingerie comprises a bodysuit, which is cut high over the thigh, matching gloves and stockings. Carrie has created both dark and light sets in this lingerie and I have to say that I liked it so much that I also have the Kristie lingerie in peach. Carrie has also created matching make-up sets, which can be bought separately (see photo below).
The Megan set can be work as a dress with a short skirt or as a lingerie set. This set comes complete with an Omega applier and there are so many different combinations to wear this outfit. I would love to show you them all, however I eventually chose three different styles.
Megan outfit in wine
Photo 1 (large) – Corset, skirt, gloves, stockings and suspenders
Photo 2 (top right) – Bra, panties, gloves, stockings and suspenders
Photo 3 (bottom right) – Under bust corset, panties and gloves
Carrie finished the outfit with some extra additions to include matching make-up, jewellery and shoes (compatible with Slink feet) for the perfect sultry and dramatic look and I love it!
I will feature more from Carrie's Lingerie very soon, but in the meantime I have put a few photos from this collection onto my Flickr page, together with styling details https://www.flickr.com/photos/47089508@N08/
Until next time, happy shopping 🙂


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Every writer has their own routine and their own requirements to be able to sit down and write. If I'm at home, I like scented candles and I choose one that suits my mood and what I'm writing. I also like silence. If I listen to music, I end up writing the lyrics down instead of my story (does anyone else do this?). I tried listening to classical music but any kind of crescendo and I'm pulled right out of it. So, silence it is, then. Mostly. I live in the countryside so I can hear cows, sheep, horses and, of course, my dog.
My usual writing spot is my desk in my writing room. I don't call it an office, because writing doesn't feel like work – even though it does take lots of time, energy and effort. My desk is kept neat because I can only order my thoughts when my environment is tidy. My desk has the bare minimum – a diary, a notebook, candles and a desk tidy with bits and bobs like highlighter, pencils and sharpeners – and a print out of my current work in progress. I also have hand cream because my fingers and wrists get tired and the cream reminds me to massage my hands at the end of the day or whenever I take a break.
Unfortunately, I'm not a fan of routine and so although I can concentrate for very long periods of time, I also get bored easily. This means that sometimes I need a change of scenery. I love to work on trains. I always book a forward-facing seat with a table, and as soon as I sit down I get my computer out so that everyone can see I'm busy. Sometimes I'll meet someone super interesting and I'll chat instead – after all, you never know where a good idea might come from! But as a rule, I spend my train journeys writing.
I also like working in cafes where there's a buzz. Where people are talking but you can't distinguish the words; that's an ideal spot because I don't accidentally write their conversations down. I have written in cafes all over the world including Australia, Thailand, Spain, Italy and Cambodia. When you don't understand the language, it's even better – it's so easy to zone out but you don't feel alone. Writing can be lonely sometimes.
I also like to take writing breaks abroad – I find that sun lifts the spirits and motivates. Last year, I went to a writing retreat in France, just outside of Carcassonne. The sun and natural surroundings were stunning and I made this short video about why I chose that spot and what I liked about it. The information is out of date (The Book of Learning is now on the shelves and both Caramel Hearts and The Book of Shadows are finished, both due out this year) but I thought you might like to hear my thought processes when picking a spot to write.
I think environment affects us very much, and this is why setting is always an important feature in my books. If you're writing and you get stuck, I find that movement and a change of scenery really help. Put the pen down or the computer away and take a walk – you can always bring a notebook with you, if you need. Walking stimulates the blood flow to your brain and also lifts your spirits. So it's a win/win! Some of the best ideas come when you're away from your desk, and I find I untangle the trickiest of plot issues or character flaws when I'm in motion. By the time I return to the spot where I'm writing, I'm all set to continue on.
I'd love to know more about your own writing spaces. Do you find your environment affects your writing? Where do you like to write and why?


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Co Loa
Co Loa is a modern day town and ancient former capital of northern Vietnam slightly northeast of the modern capital of Hanoi.
The most ancient capital of the Red River delta region. Visits by foreign tourists are almost unheard of, though the place is close enough to Hanoi that if you're interested in history it's definitely worth a trip.
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You can visit Co Loa by public bus number 17 from Hanoi. It costs 9,000 VND and takes about half an hour. It is the bus to the airport (Noi Bai) and runs every 10-15 minutes. The bus crosses the Red River out of Hanoi and continues up Highway QL1 before turning left onto Highway QL3. Then it turns right onto the smaller road that goes through Co Loa. The stop you want is the second one on this smaller road.
You could could alternatively hire a motorbike (or car). Just head east out of town across the Red River bridge, then keep going straight. Turn left (ie. north) immediately after driving up a slope and crossing a bridge over a second body of water distance later. Heading north, look carefully for a Co Loa sign on your right-hand side. (The whole thing is easier with GPS and a smartphone; or ask someone!)
Get around[edit]
You really need a vehicle to explore the surroundings.
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Eat and Drink[edit]
There are some street food type venues but if you need Western food you might want to eat before leaving Hanoi. A few coffee and soft drink vendors are dotted around the middle of town and the bus station.
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There do not appear to be any hotels in the town.
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The commencement speaker at the Mason Gross School of the Arts convocation this year was Adam Levin, a prominent New Jerseyan and an important consumers rights advocate. Faced by a sea of graduating artists, musicians, dancers, actors, and their families, Mr. Levin thought it imperative to speak to us about the importance of asking questions and challenging the status quo. He said, "People will warn you against taking chances. Ignore them. People will offer you a life with no room for your vision. Refuse them. People will seek to smother your curiosity in a plush bed of certainty. Resist them." Therefore, he went on, art is interrogatory. An empty canvas is a drawing board for challenging the conventions of our day. A silent auditorium is an opportunity for a musician to ask important questions. What could the mostly empty sanctuary of an historic church be?
Levin highlighted his point by citing the perniciousness of modern misogyny, in particular the recent Rush Limbaugh-Sandra Fluke controversy. Limbaugh hurled slurs at Fluke after she addressed Congress on making insurance coverage for contraceptives mandatory. Levin's challenge to us, the class of 2012, is to use our art to interact with society about evils like misogyny. What we must do is to use our artistic voice to address what we see is wrong with the world. And the world will fight back with tooth and nail, trying to undermine us on each step of the way. This creative process is what the Town Clock CDC and Dina's Dwellings has experienced as they have settled on a plan to house women in the sanctuary. It was a challenge to create the CDC, and the process for raising funds and awareness will certainly be a bumpy road.
Among other important features, First Reformed Church is a beacon for women in New Brunswick. Our church houses the Women's Guild, and once a year the prestigious Martha Award is handed to a significant woman citizen within the halls of the church. Dina Van Bergh was the matriarch of the church family in the nineteenth century, and the nascent housing project that is named after her is going to house abused and underprivileged women and their families. Finally, much of the leadership in our church is female – we are a church that structurally and theologically supports women. That the Town Clock CDC chose to focus on women's issues is no surprise, especially in our time that is filled with many unfortunate people who hate women.
A musician is always responsible for crafting a voice: whether trying to bring out complicated voices in Schumann's counterpoint on the piano, or mastering a vocal exercise to enhance the natural beauty of one's singing. However, having a voice does not always give one comfort. A new vocal technique can feel unnatural for a time, and Schumann's counterpoint certainly can give one a headache in the beginning stages. Slow, patient practice and broadening one's comfort zone is imperative for progress in art. Even though it may take a very long time, and the path may be painful, agonizing, and sometimes even boring, the final product is more wonderful than you can imagine. A musician is satisfied, and more than that: she channels the divine voice through this devoted discipline.
First Reformed Church is a place of comfort. We are a family here, and we aim to protect and encourage the people we love. New members are always welcomed whole-heartedly with a song, "Blessed Be the Tie that Binds." We try hard to reassure people with music, preaching, and fellowship. The mission statement on the draft of the Memorandum of Understanding between FRC and the Town Clock CDC states that our sanctuary is "a welcoming home, infused with early nineteenth century charm, offering the people of New Brunswick many types of community spaces and shelter opportunities." But how will we be challenged by each other? Sometimes protection is not as helpful or as loving as throwing somebody into deep water. The process itself that brought us to this community development project was an exercise in deep-water swimming. Certainly, the decision to begin the CDC that will build Dina's Dwellings was not comfortable at all – it has been painful to consider restructuring our beautiful sanctuary. But, the cause we are serving is greater than the discomfort we will go through to achieve it. In other words, the birth pangs of the development of the church's voice must lead us to the realization that we are responsible for encouraging others' development.
How can we challenge the women we protect in Dinas Dwellings to find their voice? According to the same Memorandum draft, this project is "for women and women with children who are victims of domestic violence, or human trafficked, or are experiencing homelessness for a variety of reasons." Even though the MOU is in its early draft stages, and has not yet been approved, it is very clear about the type of person Dina's Dwellings is aiming to serve. And nobody needs our support more than women, especially abused, homeless, and trafficked women. More than giving them a place of comfort, a sanctuary in the midst of their uncontrollable lives, there must be something else we can offer.
Victims of domestic violence so often are also victims of emotional abuse that forces them to be silent. Abusers assert control by overpowering the abused persons voice, and when the abused cries out, her voice is often unheard. She quickly learns to be quiet, to assuage the abuser, and to avoid painful reactions. According to The Healing Arts by Cathy Malchiodi, "Art as a healing force does not come easy for those whose lives have been controlled, are accustomed to betrayal and punishment, and have learned self-hatred. But inevitably when it does, creativity and imagination restore a sense of possibility, identity, and reconnection with parts of the self that were silenced in order to survive the violence"
(http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-healing-arts/200809/telling-without-talking-breaking-the-silence-domestic-violence). The arts: music, theater, visual arts, and dance, are tools for healing. They challenge us to have a vision and try to capture that vision in finite media. Musicians have vision, yes, but more importantly for us there is a beautiful sonority in our minds – a conception of the ideal sound. We try to use our tools: our voices, instruments, fingers, breath, to give voice to that sound and be as true to our conception of beauty as we can. This process is very similar to psychological therapybringing to consciousness the true version of our inner voices, whether pained, pleased, beautiful, or harsh. This is the root of the significance of having an artistic voice.
The history of Music is full of examples of women swimming desperately to the surface of a male-dominated ocean of music. Sometimes they are successful, and other times they drown. Many of the successful women composers are able to come to the surface temporarily before being pulled back down. One famous example is Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel (1805-1847), the very talented sister of Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy. As a child, she learned to play the piano, but her compositional voice was stifled by her father and brother, since they did not believe that women should publish music, in keeping with the popular beliefs of the time. Nevertheless, Fanny relented, and she composed 500 compositions in her lifetime, mostly for piano and voice. In other ways, as well, she asserted her independence and her individual voice: after her family converted to Lutheranism, Fanny "retained the cultural values of liberal Judaism" (The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians). Despite being the victim of a forced baptism, Fanny knew the identity of her inner voice, and her life was spent fighting to be heard. She was also lucky enough to have married someone who supported her artistic development. In the land of misogyny and anti-Semitism, this remarkable artist found her voice and swam successfully against a subversive tide.
A lesser-known woman composer, who flourished under more generous auspices, was one of the first opera composers. Francesca Caccini (1587-c. 1640) composed operas in Florence at a time favorable to women in the arts. In fact, from 1621 to 1628, the city-state was ruled by two female co-regents, Maria Maddalena and Cristina de' Medici. Under their leadership, not only were woman artists supported, but the subject matter of art changed to incorporate the idea of feminine power in an unprecedented way. Caccini, for her part, composed successful operas such as La liberazione di Ruggiero that used music (her voice) to elevate women. According to Grouts A Short History of Opera, Caccini devised a compositional scheme for Ruggiero that equated "gender with tonality: flat keys are associated with the female protagonist, Alcina, and her attendants; sharp keys, with the male protagonist, Ruggiero, and the other supporting male roles; and the key of C, with the androgynous sorceress Melissa" (61). Shortly thereafter, when the young Grand Duke Ferdinando II became old enough to rule on his own, women were forced to retire to the background yet again. It was not until the twentieth century that a woman again figured so prominently in the world of opera. And still, the balance is in favor of male composers today.
Whereas Francesca Caccini flourished in an atmosphere favorable to women, Fanny Mendelssohn had to fight against the will of her male family members to give voice to her art, in a world that not only wanted to suppress women, but also diminish diversity through assimilating Jewish people into mainstream culture. Even Caccini's glory days were numbered, as Venice was only temporarily ruled by women – family members of the soon-to-be male ruler. It was merely a favorable time of transition until a legitimate grand duke could take control of the government, and the arts, again. Our world, in 2012, is not simply reminiscent of either Mendelssohn's or Caccini's scenario: but a combination of both. We face the paradox that women have equal rights to men, but they are not equal in societal stature. A woman almost became the Democratic presidential nominee in 2008 but there are so many more men in Congress. Finally, even though women can vote and represent constituents, their voice is often covered up by the media and denigrated by powerful men like Rush Limbaugh.
First Reformed Church is at a crossroads today. We have recently joined Room for All, an organization for open and affirming churches, and more recently our mission is to support the Reformed Church of Highland Park in their immigrant's rights activities. Let us make Dina's Dwellings the crowning achievement in a triumvirate of causes. It is our job to help these downtrodden women to find their voice, and not just to house them. There is a reason this project is being done in a church, and not in an additional building elsewhere in the town. The project is too young to have a specific plan of action on how to give voice to women, but the contemplation of the starting point has been done for us:
If disaster comes upon us, the sword, judgment, or pestilence, or famine, we will stand before this house, and before you, for your name is in this house, and cry to you in our distress, and you will hear and save. (2 Chronicles 20:9)
Jehoshaphat's prayer for protection highlights the need for believers to give voice to their need, to raise up cries to God in times of distress. It is not our task to only ask God for comfort and protection; it is our responsibility to stand before God and raise up our voices. The candidates for Dina's Dwellings need our help to learn how to use their voices to pour out their pain, broken dreams, and shattered lives.
To be sure, God calls us not to use our voices only to cry out to him in distress. We are exhorted also to shout for joy. The instructions in Psalm 47 are clear and unmistakable:
Clap your hands, all you peoples;
Shout to God with loud songs of joy…
Sing praises to God, sing praises;
Sing praises to our King, sing praises. (Psalm 47:1,6)
Let us not shy away from this challenge – we are not just building a house for these women in Dina's Dwellings; we are building a choir of voices that will carry a message of hope and love into the world. We know that this is possible since women have persevered for centuries to make their voices heard. It is not a miracle that we still know who Dina Van Bergh, Francesca Caccini, Fanny Mendelssohn, and other female composers (Clara Schumann, Hildegard von Bingen, etc.) are today. In the future, we may still remember the voice of Sandra Fluke. We may, in the future, experience a utopia similar to that of Florence in the 1620s, for example if a woman becomes president. But that will not kill misogyny. No matter what happens, we simply cannot forget the power of our voices. This is the crux of Adam Levin's convocation speech: that no matter what voices are against us, our voices need to be expressed somehow, above hatred, fear, and retaliation. Remarkable women are remembered for their voices. If we do our job right, the voices of the women we will house in our sanctuary will resonate to the end of time.


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OTTAWA—As widely expected, the Bank of Canada kept its target for the overnight rate at 1 percent on Wednesday, as inflationary pressures remain subdued and the growth outlook for Canada remains similar to that in the prior Monetary Policy Report (MPR) from mid-July.
The central bank, in its final MPR of the year, projected growth (real GDP) averaging about 2.5 percent in 2015 before falling to 2.0 percent in late 2016. Inflation (total CPI) is very close to the 2.0 percent target and is projected to remain as such until the end of 2016.
The statement didn't include mention of a "neutral" stance with respect to the direction of the next move in rates. Regarding this forward guidance, the Bank doesn't believe there are net benefits to its use presently. "There will no doubt come a day when we will offer forward guidance again—but not on this day," said Governor Stephen S. Poloz in his opening statement which was to precede the MPR press conference.
The press conference that follows the release of the MPR was canceled due to shootings near Parliament Hill.
Market reaction to the announcement included a slight move higher in Canadian government bond yields and the Canadian dollar climbed back into positive territory after a plunge before the announcement.
Offset by falling energy prices and excess capacity in the economy, inflation was boosted temporarily by items such as telephone and Internet services and meat. The depreciation of the Canadian dollar, which is trading near five-year lows, "appears to be adding about 0.1 to 0.3 percentage points to core inflation at this point," according to the MPR.
The Bank's commodity price index has fallen more than 10 percent since the July MPR, with energy 15 percent lower and non-energy commodities 5 percent lower.
The Bank assesses that, while lower oil prices help consumers, overall it would be negative for the economy due to its effects on the terms of trade and domestic incomes. The longer-term threat is to investment in the oil sector, which has an entire supply chain that is vulnerable and reaches across the country.
Despite the weakness in the global economy, notably in Europe and China, the U.S. economy remains relatively stronger, which has helped Canadian exports. Lower oil prices and a weaker Canadian dollar have helped the competitiveness of Canada's non-oil exports. According to the MPR, the third quarter should see a further gain in exports.
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While the unemployment rate has declined to 6.8 percent, a six-year low, "it likely overstates post-recession improvement in the labour market," the MPR says. The Bank's more comprehensive labor market indicator is roughly 0.5 percent higher than the unemployment rate.
The weakening global economic outlook and weaker commodity prices are contributing to the labour market slack.
In its projections for global economic growth, the Bank of Canada sees U.S. growth rising to 2.9 percent in 2015 and 2.7 percent in 2016, whereas the Euro area is expected to grow at 0.8 percent in 2015 and 1.0 percent in 2016. Of note, China's growth is expected to begin to slow considerably, falling from 7.4 percent this year, to 7.0 percent in 2015, and 6.9 percent in 2016.
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First here is a little about the book...
Evie's childhood friend Jay has always had her back. But college complicates things as Jay starts dating Evie's roommate Cynthia. Now, Evie spends her nights trying to sleep while Jay and Cynthia go at it like rabbits a few feet away!
Evie hates feeling like a third wheel and hates wishing it was her in Jay's arms even more. It doesn't help that Jay won't let Evie date or even hook up withoutinterfering and making sure everyone on campus knows that she's off limits.
Something has to give. Evie can't continue pining away for Jay, and Jay can't continue to act like he owns her when he won't so much as touch her. And worse of all, Evie can barely look Cynthia in the eye for fear she will know just how she feels about Jay.
Then one night shifts Evie, Jay and Cynthia into an web of love and deceit,tangling their hearts and forcing one of them to come to a compromise that will change all their lives.
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I like Evie's character a lot. She is very likable and has a good head on her shoulders. She has loved her best friend Jay since they were kids, but thought that he would never love her back...until she finds out that she is completely wrong about this. Jay has really loved her all along. He can't stand the idea of her being with someone else and sets out to sabotage any other relationships--sexual or otherwise--that she tries to take part in.
BUT of course he has a totally beautiful girlfriend named Cynthia. He doesn't want to break up with Cynthia because he is afraid that it will hurt her feelings...
I want to smack him in his super attractive face. Like, for real. Who cares if you hurt her feelings?! Hurt them already!
I get that Jay doesn't want to be a bad person...but prolonging the situation just makes it worse.
BUT then something totally cray happens. Cynthia (Jay's girlfriend) approaches Jay and Evie with a proposition. She wants to have a joint relationship...
Jay thinks it is a fabulous idea. Which, I mean, DUH, of course he does. Thank the lord Evie has some sense and thinks it's ridiculous, but that doesn't stop her from agreeing to it!
I understand where she is coming from, I mean she wants the guy...but she is going to have to share him. I couldn't do it. Jay would be mine and there would be no if, ands, or buts about it. Unless he wanted me to remove his testicles by force...but of course that is different post for a different day... ;)
The book ends on a happy note, with the promise of more drama and craziness to come in the strange triangle relationship. I will definitely be picking up the next book. No doubt about it. Kenya pulls you into the story and makes you want to know more, no matter how f'ed up you might think the situation is she makes you believe that there is potential for anything and everything to work and fall apart all at once. I can't wait for the next installment. I hope that Jay comes to his senses and leaves Cynthia. I just can't wait to find out!!
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THE CHALLENGE: Anything Goes
Create a project using your Copics and/or ShinHan markers!
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Marie created this absolutely gorgeous project using the Sweet Pea Stamps – Yuki stamp. She colored this little sweetie with Copics:
Skin Tones (Asian): E50, E53, E55, E71, Cast B41
Hair: B41, C7, C9, C5
Kimono/shoes/Ribbon: R20, R22, R24, R27, R37, R59 B000, B00, B01
Flowers on Kimono: YR16, YR12, RY00, RY000, E33
Socks: C1, C0
Butterfly: G82 and B000
Background: Marbleized – B000, B00, B91, Colorless Blender.
Flowers hand drawn with Copic gray 0.05 Multiliner to match the Kimono and muted with YR0000, YR000, Leaves G82 with Colorless Blender (tip to tip).
She finished everything off with some leaf clusters cut from her silhouette and some pearls.
We can't wait to see what you come up with for this 'Anything Goes' challenge! 🙂
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sharon gullikson
Your colors are just gorgeous, and in keeping with the Asian theme. The leaves coming out the sides look really pretty. You definitely made a beautiful card. Congrats.
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Thank you so much for your wonderful comment Sharon!
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Asmah Zainal Abidin
I am always impressed with your coloring Marie. The little Japanese girl looks so cute and very pretty kimono; fab job Marie 🙂
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Marie Gamber
Thank you Asmah. I love coloring ethnic skin tones! I get caught up in the tradional E000, E00 and E11! I am always delighted to have a card that lends itself to some of the other gorgeous skin tones! 😀
Thank you for your kind comment!
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Lovely card and I adore her kimono and the great coloring you did!
marie Gamber
Thank you so much. I Remember that my mother had a kimono like that and I loved parading around in it! LOL
Thank you again for your kind comment!
What a sweet little image! I love all the colors and the leaves/pearls!
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The European Parliament voted today to approve the deal reached on the EU's long-term budget.
Liberal Democrat MEP and Vice-President of the European Parliament's Budget Committee George Lyon commented:
"Liberal Democrats have consistently argued for a smaller, more efficient EU budget that is more targeted towards creating jobs and growth. That is exactly what this deal will deliver."
"Most importantly, European funding will now focus more on areas where it adds real value such as infrastructure, support for local businesses and innovation.
"Vital transport projects such as HS2 and the upgrading of the rail link between Edinburgh and Glasgow are now in the running for millions of pounds worth of funding, whereas almost £2 billion has been set aside for a new instrument to support small businesses.
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