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Jamie Oliver has hit back at fellow chef Gordon Ramsay, after the 'Kitchen Nightmares' star repeatedly mocked him on live TV.
During his week-long stint presenting ITV's 'The Nightly Show' earlier this year, Gordon called Jamie "fat" and attacked his cooking.
Now Jamie has made his feelings clear, comparing his rival to a dementia sufferer.
Jamie told The Sun: "All my friends and people I work with in TV were very pissed off for me.
"But it's a bit like going to see someone you love who has dementia who keeps forgetting and then doesn't remember what they've said.
"It doesn't bother me anymore, but it was a lot, he hasn't texted to apologise, I don't know if he does emotion like that."
Jamie added that he has no idea why Gordon made him the butt of his jokes on the show, especially as they're both dads.
"I don't think he can be jealous of me because no British chef has cracked American TV like Gordon has or smashed it on TV," Jamie added.
"He's killing it, but we're different.
"I was doing TV years before him, so maybe five years ago it would have bothered me and I may have responded.
"But he's got four kids and I've got five kids and I don't want to be slagging off some kids' dad on telly. It's not nice."
Gordon isn't the only one who appears to have it in for Jamie. Earlier this year, former 'Great British Bake Off' star Ruby Tandoh branded him a "prick"
Ruby's attack came as she called out celebrity chefs for not getting political.
The baker was infuriated with some of her contemporaries for failing to speak out on this summer's general election.
Taking to Twitter, she accused big names of "staying suspiciously silent", implying they had a duty to pipe up as their fortunes are "built on a kind and inclusive ethos".
She then began @ing various names in the cookery world, including Nigella Lawson, the Hairy Bikers and Nigel Slater.
But her most shocking tweet was sent to Jamie, simply writing: "You prick."


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I'm back at home…well my parent's new home. It's Yelm, WA which is what you would call a small town (under 7,000 people). This place is already driving me up the wall. It seems like the normal thing to do is to have a family and that's it. I understand some people want that for their lives and I cannot knock that but my god, to have a family or expecting one on the way by the age of 18 seems crazy to me. For a single, 20 something like myself, this shit drives me up the fucking wall.
I swear I have been in this town for a week total and I already wanna get back on the road. I would like to be around like minded people like myself and I'm able to find that on the road. I just know that in this town it had not been able to draw any emotions out of me, to make me wanna write some new songs. Well wish me luck, thankfully I will be back on the road again soon.


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Anencephaly is the absence of a large part of the brain and the skull.
Alternative Names
Aprosencephaly with open cranium
Anencephaly is one of the most common neural tube defects. Neural tube defects are birth defects that affect the tissue that grows into the spinal cord and brain.
Anencephaly occurs early in the development of an unborn baby. It results when the upper part of the neural tube fails to close. Why this happens is not known. Possible causes include environmental
Anencephaly occurs in about 1 out of 10,000 births. The exact number is unknown, because many of these pregnancies result in miscarriage. Having one infant with this condition increases the risk of having another child with neural tube defects.
Absence of the skull
- Absence of the brain (cerebral hemispheres and cerebellum)
- Facial feature abnormalities
- Heart defects
Exams and Tests
A pregnancy
Other tests that may be done on the pregnant mother:
Amniocentesis(to look for increased levels of alpha-fetoprotein)
- Alpha-fetoprotein level (increased levels suggest a neural tube defect)
- Urine estriol level
A pre-pregnancy serum folic acid test may also be done.
There is no current therapy. Talk to your doctor about care decisions.
Outlook (Prognosis)
This condition usually causes death within a few days.
When to Contact a Medical Professional
A health care provider usually detects this condition during routine prenatal testing and ultrasound. Otherwise, it is recognized at birth.
If anencephaly is detected before birth, further counseling will be needed.
It is important for women who may become pregnant to get enough folic acid.
There is good evidence that folic acid can help reduce the risk of certain birth defects, including anencephaly. Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant should take a multivitamin with folic acid every day. Many foods are now fortified with folic acid to help prevent these kinds of birth defects.
Getting enough folic acid can reduce the chance of neural tube defects by 50 percent.
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Well shit. This book was like looking in a mirror.
...except of course I'm a single, heterosexual, Asian woman living the life of awholelottasin...and Isaac & David are...not.
Other than that...
Ok, so you don't really need to know my whole life's history. But in a nutshell, I grew up in a REALLY crazy Christian background (two words: "Jesus Camp") and how I ended up being where I am today is a long, sordid tale. Let's just say that I related almost uncomfortably with the struggles of the 2 MC's in A Forbidden Rumspringa...especially in the vain of all that I thought I was not allowed to do...choices I was not permitted to make. Always living every moment in fear of getting caught sinning, shame of feelings & emotions, and guilt...good god, the guilt, of not being perfectly obedient.
So this book was a very personal read for me in many ways.
And on top of that? It's just a damn good book!
I hesitated to start this book for awhile...bowing out of 3 different buddy reads of the book! (slacker!) It's just "religious" books are my personal favorites. And something about being set in an Amish community almost made me feel like I was...infringing?...disrespecting?...their way of life. And, mostly, I'm just a wimp...and I'd heard there's some angst in here (funny how angst has become this ONE word that describes any kind of emotion other than utter bliss in books today...) So, who cares why it took me so long to read it. Story goes, I read it, and I'm reeling...
The attraction, and then the slow revelation of love, between David and Isaac, 2 young men of-age to join the church and commit completely to the very strict sect of Amish community, was addictive. I was fascinated by the lifestyle...the rules. I was fascinated about how some are made for the simple life and some aren't. I was fascinated how much we take for granted that is different in the way people live even in our same country. And of course, I was stricken and INTENSELY STRESSED OUT at anything close to a situation where the two, sneaking around to experience their lust and love, might get caught (<-this...THIS...was all too familiar from my own youth)
I also really loved how this book wasn't just about the two main characters. But it was also about each of them separately...and their individual struggles of responsibility, family, fear, their attraction to other men. It made me feel invested in each of them as individuals as much as I was in them as a couple.
The author takes her time in laying out this story, but boy does she spin a tale for the ages. I was at the edge of my SEAT...my heart pounding...dying to know what happens...despite being in this quiet, simple backdrop of this Amish community. And she manages to really put some delightfully sexy "let's explore each other and our sexuality cause I can't keep my hands off of you " scenes.
I'll admit, my only TINY TINY niggle was that David seemed pretty experienced with knowing how to have sex (including prepping his partner) after having only seen 1 dirty magazine and a handful of action movies. But I can get over this... :)
I'm dying to know how this THREE BOOK (yes!!!!!) series is going to play out...


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If sales and overall response prove to be solid, then anything is possible.
We've been anxiously awaiting the arrival of the production version of the reborn Renault Alpine. Due to land in 2016 (assuming there aren't any unforeseen delays), the Alpine will be powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter that'll produce around 282 horsepower. Production will be limited to 25,000 units over the course of seven years. It won't be sold in the US, obviously, but it'll be available throughout Europe and even in Japan and China.
Renault seems to have high hopes for the Alpine after a new report claims the French automaker is considering a wider family of Alpine-branded vehicles. Speaking to Autocar at the Moscow Motor Show, Renault's design boss said "we all love Alpines but we all want to make money as well. Let's get the first car right and then I hope I can start doing Alpines for the rest of my life." The final design of the production Alpine is apparently set, and Renault-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn has approved it. Fortunately, Renault is aware that "sports cars are an endangered species" and it's intent on doing the new Alpine right. We should begin to see spy photos of late-stage prototypes in the very near future.


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Opening Night Party
SummerWorks kicks off the 2017 Festival with a party at our Festival Hub.
To the multiverse, with love
Join us for an expansive multi-dimensional opening celebration featuring music by DJ Syrus Marcus Ware, a durational performance by Melisse Watson, and pop ups by Holla Jazz, Brian Solomon, and Erin Ball. Surprises throughout the night!
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Integrating database with web application is one of the most important aspect of creating a web interface to perform some functionality. Front end aka user interface enables users to perform certain functions on the data stored in database. Here are the steps to integrate database with web application on windows.
Step1: System settings
- Go to Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Administrative Tools
- Click on Data Sources (ODBC)
- Go to tab System DSN
- Press Add button.
- Double click the preferred option e.g. for MS Access select Microsoft Access (*.mdb).
- Give the database name and the database path.
- Press ok.
Step2: Referring db in your application.
By performing step 1, system i.e. your computer now knows where to look for the database. In other words, you have set the path for the database.
Connection conn = DriverManager.getConnection("jdbc:odbc:dbname");
Note that the dbname used here is same as the database name given in step 1.
Hope you find this information useful. Please provide your suggestions or feedback in the comments section below.


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A few months ago, it came to light that the Volkswagen sold 11 million vehicles designed to game emissions testing procedures, making cars appear more energy efficient than they are.
The ruse is a big deal. The Guardian explains that "The hidden damage from these VW vehicles could equate to all of the UK's NOx emissions from all power stations, vehicles, industry and agriculture." NOx, or nitrogen oxides, are described by the EPA as "poisonous, highly reactive" gases.
The company is also dealing with major fallout from their lies. USA Today reported in September that it could cost VW $7 billion to address the issues. And, of course, VW will now have to regain the trust of its customers. "This could damage the Volkswagen brand globally for years to come… Trust and belief in the brand has been broken." former automotive marketing exec Peter De Lorenzo told USA Today.
On Monday, the company announced its plan to start winning American customers back, using a "Goodwill Package." In a statement, the company explained that "We sincerely hope you see this as a first step toward restoring your invaluable trust." The owners of the 482,000 diesel VW and Audi cars sold in the U.S. qualify for the offer.
The package includes three items: a $500 prepaid Visa card, a $500 Volkswagen Dealership Card, and three-years worth of free roadside assistance.
The prepaid Visa card can be used on anything—those eligible can use it as they'd like. The VW dealership card can only, naturally, be used at VW dealerships, which are taking a financial hit over the scandal. USA Today explains: "the offer is also designed to give a boost to Volkswagen dealers, who are not allowed to sell pre-owned vehicles or new vehicles fitted with the software until the company delivers a fix."
That figure is far from early predictions that the company would offer dissatisfied customers a refund on affected vehicles.
You can't put a price on trust, but if you could, $1000 would be too low—especially when half of that is allotted to the brand that wronged you.
Danielle Wiener-Bronner is a news reporter.


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How about a crazy easy summer time project that requires no tools or effort whatsoever? This is one of those ideas of mine that *almost* doesn't warrant a blog post because it's so dang simple. BUT- I've learned through your comments that even when I have a simple project idea, I should always publish it here on the blog. So, here we are…with a thrifted Igloo beverage cooler…that I am upcycling into a fun and easy wine chiller!Read more ›
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Sitting outside from June through August is not, admittedly, my favorite way to pass time. I have a chronic case of "humidity hair" paired with a damp "Southern glow" all summer long, which means that air conditioning is my seasonal BFF.
But, every so often, we'll get a luxuriously cool front here in the foothills which knocks down the temperatures and snuffs out the humid air. But you know what continues to persist no matter what?
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When the weather is still cool and Spring is right around the corner, I allow myself to daydream (just a little) about summer. I don't dwell on the humidity or the bad hair/makeup…and focus on Saturday mornings, when the farmer's markets roll into town. This post contains affiliate links for your crafting convenience.
Like so many other eco/cost-conscious shoppers, I love to bring my own tote bag(s) to carry my bounty home. AND, I have the most amazing reusable fruit/vegetable produce bags…just not enough of them to carry everything I purchase from the farmer's markets.Read more ›


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Mayor's Run for the Trails 5Kin United States at Crown Point Community Center, 6300 Pioneer Parkway
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5K - Group of Four Entries
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|Event Details
October 21, 2017 at 8:00 AM
Location: Crown Point Community Center
6300 Pioneer Parkway
Johnston, IA 50131
Registration fee includes a long-sleeve (performance blend) shirt, post-race refreshments and raffles prizes. If you register after 10/10/17, your shirt size is not guaranteed. We did our best to increase shirt sizes on quantities before the order was placed to accommodate runners. We apologize in advance if you order a shirt and we no longer have that size available.
Packet pick up and late registration will be held on Friday, Oct. 20 from 5-7 p.m. at Heartland Soles, 5525 Merle Hay Rd., in Johnston or on race morning from 6:30-7:30 a.m.
Race-day registration is available for $35, but t-shirt size is not guaranteed. Shirts are guaranteed to the first 100 participants.
5K run begins at 8 a.m. and 1 mile youth run will begin at 9 a.m. Both races will be timed.
Proceeds from the race will benefit trail maintenance and construction in Johnston.
For event related questions please click on the "Contact the Organizers" button on the left-hand side of this page.
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ECOC Exhibition 2016
19 Sep 2016
Hexatronic will be exhibiting at the largest optical communications exhibition in Europe, ECOC.
The conference and exhibition which takes place in Dusseldorf from September 19-21 is expecting over 5,000 industry decision makers from around the world. It is an event for insight on the latest developments, new products and trends in the industry.
Hexatronic is an experienced provider of fiber optic solutions for FTTH. The product portfolio includes the well-known brands Ribbonet® and Micronet and Proximion's tailored dispersion products and high performance optical layer monitoring products, based on Fiber Bragg Grating technology.
Hexatronic's reliable, future proof solutions will be on display in booth 378.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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The United States of America have the the majority active mortgage market in the world. Mortgages are provided by a number of units; individual and organizational.
There are two basic types of mortgages in US; fixed rate and variable rate mortgages.
Fixed rate mortgages offer interest rate that remain constant throughout the life of the loan; variable rate mortgages or also known as adjustable rate mortgages or floating rate mortgages offer rates that are variable or changing.
Fixed rate mortgages have a term period of 15 years and 30 years. Its interest rates also vary accordingly in the sense that the 15 year term has lower interest rate than a 30 year term. But floating point mortgages have a term period of 1 year.


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Professional-looking stills and movies are within reach with this flagship 24MP APS-C mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera from Sony. With the world's fastest (0.05 sec) AF with 425 phase-detection AF points, plus 4K movie recording, a 100-51200 ISO range and a compact yet sturdy body with built-in Wi-Fi, the possibilities are endless. The Sony 6300 is a feature-packed pick for enthusiastic photographers and videographers.
The Sony A6300 is equipped with an excellent Exmor CMOS image sensor with 24.2MP and a BIONZ X image processor. Combined, these two impressive features work together to deliver beautiful images and video heralding outstanding clarity, texture and sharpness with low noise, while also enabling huge continuous shooting rates and 4K and Full HD video. With a maximum ISO of 51200, the A6300 will respond and perform to a high level in even very low light conditions, whether you're shooting at an indoor venue or you're capturing a twinkling splay of stars against a dark night sky.
Whether you're in nature tracking wildlife in unpredictable conditions or you're capturing a close-up one-on-one portrait, with 425 focal plane phase-detection AF points you'll have all the AF points you need to efficiently and accurately focus your shot from edge to edge of the frame. High-density Tracking AF Technology also offers seamless tracking of subjects moving within a frame with impressive precision.
The Sony A6300 flaunts the world's fastest AF speed at 0.05 seconds, thanks to the Fast Hybrid AF's autofocusing performance combined with the fast and efficient image processing abilities of the image sensor. Whether shooting stills or movies, this speedy Hybrid AF promises outstanding AF and tracking.
The Sony A6300 enables professional-quality 4K video recording in Super 35mm format with full pixel readout and no pixel binning to ensure rich data that promises exceptional, high-resolution video – with the opportunity to take 8MP frame grabs for stills. This feature-packed camera is also capable of producing Full HD 1080p video at up to 120 frames per second and recording 4x or 5x slow-motion movies internally. Whether you're shooting birthday parties in the backyard or quality video sequences for your YouTube channel or work, the Sony A6300 will deliver pleasing results.
A sturdy body, functional design and customiseable options on the Sony A6300 make it an intuitive and user-friendly option in the range of mirrorless cameras. Key selling points include its magnesium alloy body including dust and moisture seals, tilting three-inch 921.6k-dot LCD, XGA OLED Tru-Finder viewfinder and built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology. It also boasts a robust lens mount designed to support larger, heavier lenses, as well nine customiseable buttons that can be set to control more than 64 functions.
|Camera Series
|Sony Alpha
|Image Sensor Type / Format
|APS-C DX (1.5x Crop Factor, CMOS
|Actual: 25 Megapixel
Effective: 24.2 Megapixel
|Max Resolution
|24 MP: 6000 x 4000
|Other Resolutions
|M: 4240 x 2832(12M), S: 3008 x 2000(6.0M)
|File Formats
|Still Images: JPEG, RAW
Movies: AVCHD Ver. 2.0, MP4, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC S
Audio: AAC LC, AC3, Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM (Stereo)
|Bit Depth
|Focus Type
|Auto & Manual
|Focus Mode
|Automatic (A), Continuous-servo AF (C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus (M), Single-servo AF (S)
|Autofocus Points
|Phase Detection: 425
Contrast Detection: 169
|Metering Method
|Center-Weighted Average Metering, Multi-Zone Metering, Spot Metering
|Exposure Modes
|Modes: Aperture Priority, Auto, Intelligent Auto, Manual, Movie, Program, Scene Selection, Shutter Priority, Superior Auto, Sweep Panorama
Metering Range: EV -2.0 - EV 20.0
Compensation: -5 EV to +5 EV (in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps)
|White Balance Modes
|Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
|ISO Sensitivity
|Auto, 100-25600 (Extended Mode: 100-51200)
|Memory Card Type
|SD SDHC SDXC Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick PRO HG-Duo
|Image Stabilization
|Aspect Ratio
|3:2, 16:9
|Video Recording
|Continuous Shooting
|Up to 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 21 frames in raw format
Up to 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 44 frames in JPEG format
Up to 8 fps
Up to 6 fps
Up to 3 fps
|Video Clip Length
|Up to 29 Min 59 Sec
|Audio Recording
|Built-in Mic: With Video, Stereo
Optional External Mic: With Video, Stereo
|Live View
|Display Screen
|3" Rear Screen Tilting LCD (921,600)
|Screen Coverage
|Viewfinder Coverage
|Type: Electronic & Mechanical
Speed: 30 - 1/4000 second, Bulb Mode
|Max Sync Speed
|1 / 160 seconds
|External Flash Connection
|Hot Shoe, Wireless
|Self Timer
|10 seconds, 5 seconds, 2 seconds
|1/8" Microphone, HDMI D (Micro), Micro-USB, USB 2.0, WiFi
|Water Proof
|1x NP-FW50 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Pack, 7.2 VDC, 1080 mAh
|AC Power Adapter
|AC-PW20 (Optional)
|Operating Storage Temperature
|Operating 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
|Shipping Weight
|GTIN/UPC Code
No, the Sony A6300 does not feature Image Stabilisation technology, but the Premium version of this camera offers a step up – including various added features, including five-axis image stabilisation technology.
The Sony A6500 is a premium version of Sony's flagship A6300, with a few added features. Highlights of the A6500 model include built-in 5-axis Image Stabilisation, LCD touch functionality, some extra video options and a new front-end LSI chip that allows increased buffer depth.
The Sony A6300 is an E-Mount camera, so the range of Sony E-Mount lenses will be the perfect match for this great mirrorless compact system. This camera can also be used with A-mount lens when used with an A-mount lens adaptor, allowing you even more lenses to choose from. Other third-party adaptors offers extra versatility.
The NP-FW50 rechargeable lithium-ion battery is compatible with this Sony camera. When it comes time to recharge, use the BC-TRW battery charger to power up. Alternatively, you can recharge via a USB connection (you can also use an external battery source such as a mobile battery to power the camera while in use).
You can share your images to mobile devices to upload to social media, email and cloud storage sites quickly and easily using the built-in Wi-Fi connection. NFC is also supported, for one-touch connection with no complex setup. Bluetooth allows location data acquisition. You can also use the camera remotely by using your mobile device to control the shutter – the perfect way to get a selfie or group shot.


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The downside could be fatal for many:
Lying from the Oval Office carries far graver consequences than fibs from the penthouse at Trump Towers. Presidential lies aren't trivial quibbles over the size of the crowd at an event or how many votes won in an election. Imagined, or hoped-for facts cannot become the basis for policies and laws that have consequences beyond the stage-managed world of reality TV.
They are about life-and-death: which refugees will find safety when they flee their war-torn homes; which of our nation's allies the U.S. will defend against foreign aggression and our nation's armed service personnel will legitimately put into situations by a Commander and Chief who may require the ultimate sacrifice.
I did two hitches in the Army, and all except the last month or two were under Ronald Reagan. Many of us were certain that Ronnie would take us into a major conflict, but (luckily for me) that didn't happen until a few years after he left office. But Trump is no Reagan, and I can't imagine what's going through the minds of our active duty troops right now. War with Russia? Friends with Russia? We just sent some boots into Yemen and lost an American soldier, but the Liar-In-Chief was too busy attacking his imaginary enemies on Twitter to even acknowledge the sacrifice. The truth is, he doesn't care. He doesn't care about anybody but himself, and that does not bode well for any of us, even if you're not a Muslim or a military member with your rucksack packed and ready to go. That level of casual disregard puts us all in jeopardy.


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January 20, 2008
A leading Vietnamese government official has said that more favourable environment will be created for Japanese businesses to increase their investment in the Mekong sub-region.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Gia Khiem made the statement at a seminar in Tokyo on January 17 to call for more Japanese investment in the Mekong sub-region.
Deputy PM Khiem is in Tokyo to attend the Mekong-Japan Ministerial Meeting, which was also participated by Foreign Ministers of four remaining Mekong sub-region countries, namely Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, and Japanese Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura.
During the seminar as part of the meeting, Khiem told around 400 participating Japanese enterprises that the Mekong sub-region has become Asia's dynamic area, where more prospects of and opportunities for faster development remain.
He answered a number of questions raised by Japanese businesses' representatives, including those on logistic services and customs procedures and the implementation of the Greater Mekong Sub-region Cross-border Transport Agreement (CBTA), as well as measures taken by the Vietnamese Government to deal with traffic problems.
Transport improvement is one of Viet Nam's top priorities in its development strategy, Khiem said, adding that the country is set to have a fully worked-out transport infrastructure by 2010.
The deputy PM also said that Viet Nam highly values Japan's active support in improving the country's investment environment and the Southeast Asian country is willing to create favourable conditions for Japanese businesses.
On the sidelines of the Mekong-Japan Ministerial Meeting, Deputy PM Khiem met with some Japanese parliament members, including Chairman of the Japan-Viet Nam Friendship Parliamentarians Union Tsutomu Takebe.
He also had meetings with representatives from the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO).
During the meetings, the Japanese hosts expressed their willingness to help Viet Nam in carrying out three major projects, namely the North-South express highway and railway and the Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park. They also said they will consider assisting the country in the improvement of traffic systems in Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City.
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- 28"w x 32"h
- 480 Total Watts
- 8 Lights
- Incandescent Output
The Roosevelt collection delivers all the sparkle of a crystal chandelier but in a more modern silhouette. Stands of clear crystal beads dress up the bell-shaped wrought iron base, which is hand painted in a weathered patina finish.
The Crystorama 6726-WP Roosevelt collection Chandelier Lighting in Weathered Patina uses Incandescent light output and brings Antique style. This item is 32"H x 28"W. The total wattage is 480 and the voltage is 120 volts. The Crystorama 6726-WP requires 8 bulbs (not included). Additional Information: Shade-Crystal Beads.
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Renewable Energy Trust Capital, Inc. (RET Capital) Announces Acquisition of 25 MW AC McHenry Solar PV Plant
Renewable Energy Trust Capital, Inc. (RET Capital)—San Francisco—is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire the 25 MW AC McHenry Solar PV Plant in Modesto, California, from K Road Power Holdings LLC. The plant, constructed in 2012, provides power to Modesto Irrigation District under a 25-year contract.
RET Capital, which has offices in New York and San Francisco, is building a growth and asset management platform for the renewable energy industry. It is working with middlemarket developers and other industry stakeholders to lower their cost of capital, increase standardization and facilitate accelerated growth.
"RET Capital is pleased to acquire this high-quality asset and looks forward to growing its business with new and existing Asset Partners," said John A. Bohn, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of RET Capital.
"The McHenry Solar PV project is a superb development," said William Kriegel, Chief Executive Officer of K Road Power, which is based in New York City. "In 2013, K Road provided over 66,000 MWh of clean solar energy to the Modesto Irrigation District from the McHenry plant – about 2% of MID's load – and we wish RET Holdings continued success running this terrific asset."
Nord/LB arranged the acquisition financing, using a hybrid structure in which Nord/LB and Babson Capital Management LLC together provided a 23-year senior secured, nonrecourse debt facility.
RET Capital's lead investor is BlueMountain Capital Management, a private investment company focused on the global credit and equity derivatives markets. BlueMountain Capital Management has $18 billion in assets under management and offices in New York, London and Tokyo.
About RET Capital
RET Capital is an independent finance platform established to lower the cost of capital for qualified developers and other industry stakeholders by providing reliable takeout financing Focusing on the middle market and working toward standardization, RET Capital will help facilitate accelerated growth in the North American renewable marketplace. RET Capital works closely with selected Asset Partners to establish longterm relationships with developers, EPC firms and utilities to provide growth velocity, predictability and improved margins. RET Capital will work with its Asset Partners to tailor a suitable acquisition strategy and provide predictable "take-out" financing for development liquidity. The RET Capital team endeavors to meet its Asset Partners' objectives through innovative ways to structure and design portfolio acquisition and joint
ownership opportunities. www.renewabletrust.com
About K Road Power
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Date: 29 June 2012
Location: Antiparos
Walkers: Helen
My last full day in Greece. Once again I caught the morning bus from Antiparos town down the coast, this time down to Soros. This beach is on the west coast of the island, a glorious stretch of sand, and probably the best swimming spot of my whole trip. I spend the whole day here.
I took lunch at the beachside tavera.
Tzatziki... my absolute favourite!
And then the rest of the afternoon relaxing on the sand.
The following morning I began the long journey home. Goodbye Greece... you were wonderful... hope to visit you again one day!
05 August 2012
Greece 2012: Soros, Antiparos
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Truly a memorable holiday.


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A while back, I posted three music videos as a way of jump starting the blog. Musically, they had nothing in common. (Stylistically, they were all outlandish.) I like the idea of periodically posting videos. I also like alliteration. (Did you notice "periodically posting" is alliterative?) Therefore, I give to you Three for Thursday, my no-more-than-weekly installment of music video picks. MTV don't show 'em anymore, so we've got to educate the masses somehow.
For this inaugural Three for Thursday (the last post was maybe A Wee Bit Wednesday?), I give you soul, Snow, and skating cowboys. (More alliteration, see?)


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text: Section 17 of the Air Weapons and Licensing Scotland Act 2015 provides for an event permit. Where an organiser seeks to hold an event where air weapons will be used by attendees, an application can be made to the Chief Constable for the grant of an Event Permit to authorise those attending to borrow, hire, use and possess air weapons while engaging in the actual event activity without holding an air weapon certificate. The intention is that people attending organised events, for example a fair or local gala, pony club event or bicycle biathlon, may compete without necessarily requiring an air weapon certificate. Application can be made by the organiser, or a person otherwise responsible for the event, using Form AWL5 as prescribed in the 2016 Regulations. The application should contain full details of the event, the types of uses for air weapons, the land on which shooting will take place, etc. In many cases, the police may already be aware of the event taking place, but they will wish to carry out basic background checks to ensure that appropriate safety is in place for the event, and that the applicant is a fit person to take responsibility of the use of air weapons. As with other permits, the Chief Constable may attach conditions to the Event Permit if it is granted. Failure to comply with any conditions attached is an offence on the part of the organiser as the responsibility ultimately rests with them. Individuals attending an authorised event will not require an air weapon certificate, taking advantage of one of the set exemptions set out in schedule 1 to the 2015 Act. If granted, the permit (or a copy of it) must be displayed prominently at the event so as to be capable of being read by any person attending the event. It is an offence for the organiser to fail to comply with this requirement without reasonable excuse. AT OUR EVENTS, WE HAVE ALWAYS HAD A TARGET SHOOTING ELEMENT WITH AIR WEAPONS, CAN THIS CONTINUE? Yes, Events like funfairs and gala days with air weapon ranges can also be approved. From 31 December, Police Scotland will be able to issue an Event Permit allowing non-certificate holders to use air weapons at a specified time and place. An individual responsible for organising the event should apply to Police Scotland on Forms AWL5 which will be available from this website from 1 July 2016. DO I NEED TO HOLD AN AIR WEAPON CERTIFICATE TO HOLD AN EVENT? No, but it would be advisable to have someone who holds an air weapon or firearm/shotgun certificate present during the event. This is because they will have some knowledge of safe weapon handling and can ensure security aspects are fully considered for the safe running of the event. It must be noted that the granting of an event permit relates specifically to the obligations of the Chief Constable under Section 17 of the Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2015, and does not infer any liability for the safe operation of the event, which remains the responsibility of the organiser. The granting of the permit does not absolve the organiser from the requirement to obtain any other applicable permission, nor the need for adequate public liability insurance AT EVENTS, DO ALL AIR WEAPONS USERS NEED TO BE SUPERVISED BY SOMEONE HOLDING A VALID AIR WEAPON CERTIFICATE OR RELEVANT FIREARM/SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE? No, however it would be advisable to have someone who holds an air weapon or firearm/shotgun certificate, or someone who is knowledgeable in safe weapon handling, present. These considerations will assist in ensuring the event passes off smoothly and ensures security aspects are fully considered for the safe running of the event. It must be remembered that no matter how well an event is organised, the human factor comes into play and any misuse of an air weapon can lead to tragic consequences.


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Corporate Photography for HIB at their London office
After recently photographing staff members at the new HIB Bathrooms Distribution Centre in Tamworth, we were delighted to be asked to photograph staff at their North London Head Office. Our brief on both occasions was to capture natural shots of their staff at work both in the warehouse and offices.
The corporate photography that we have taken will be used on the HIB website and on various displays around the two offices.


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The symptoms of alcohol dependency, while already somewhat covered in our posts Signs of an Alcoholic and Alcohol Withdrawal Symtoms is something we felt deserved yet another article on here at TalkRehab.org.
The symptoms of alcohol dependency can easily be misinterpreted as other illnesses or conditions. For example, one alcoholic I know was repeatedly trying to quit drinking and at the same time was having serious anxiety attacks. The anxiety attacks and those symptoms were actually the symptoms of alcohol dependency that he was ignoring.
When you are dependent on alcohol, your body craves it. Without alcohol, your body starts sending you signals that it is time for a drink. The alcohol withdrawal symptoms can include anything from shaking hands, nervousness, anxiety, nausea, clammy skin, and more. These are the physical symptoms of alcohol dependency that many people do not realize they thwart by taking another drink.
There are also psychological symptoms of being dependent on alcohol. A person dependent on alcohol may drink even early in the morning, or outside of social functions. The person may rely on an alcoholic drink as a nightcap, and not be able to sleep without it.
The person dependent on alcohol may also schedule their life around when they can have their next drink. For example, a non-alcoholic person would not think twice if they went to a place that didn't serve alcohol or they were unable to get a drink.
But for the alcoholic, they will purposely want to go places where drinking is accepted and even encouraged. If they run out of alcohol, it could be enough to send them over the edge for desperate measures to obtain alcohol, such as people who would go to a grocery store and get vanilla or over the counter medicines that contain alcohol.
It is hard for people to understand the symptoms of alcohol dependency, especially if they themselves have never been a heavy drinker. It is easy to think that an alcoholic could just stop drinking, but for many this would be the same as expecting a diabetic to stop taking insulin – the diabetic would get very sick if they did stop, and so would the alcoholic if they just stopped drinking.
For more information on the symptoms of alcohol dependency, be sure to check out articles on Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms as well as 24 Signs of an Alcoholic. If you are experiencing the symptoms of alcohol dependency, it is very important that you seek the proper care and help so you do not get misdiagnosed for a different condition, such an anxiety, or go through withdrawal so severe that it may actually be fatal. Many medications and therapeutic treatments are available to help make your symptoms of alcohol dependency be addressed safely and vastly more comfortably.


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Robert V. Santare wouldn�t want to be remembered mainly for his business success.
�No matter what charitable endeavor Bob undertook, he worked tirelessly and generously,� County Freeholder Joseph Donnelly said. �You can�t even begin to calculate the number of individuals who benefited from his dedicated community service. He will be sorely missed.�
Santare, president and co-founder of Champion Fasteners in Eastampton, died Tuesday of natural causes. The Southampton resident was 57.
Santare started Champion Fasteners, which fabricates precision-welded fasteners for shipyards, military applications and original equipment manufacturers, in 1990 with Stan Lippincott and Aldo Magazzeni.
Santare was recognized in 2002 by the federal Small Business Administration as the New Jersey Small Business Person of the Year, the only Burlington County businessman so honored in about 20 years.
Yet, according to Magazzeni, the business honors were not important.
�I think Bob was a very kind, gentle soul, who believed ... that serving others was a way of life in the business world and as a humanitarian,� he said. �They blended into his true nature: a call of doing good.�
Santare was a member of the Burlington County Chamber of Commerce, the Lenape Regional High School District�s School to Careers program, the United Way of Burlington County, the Family YMCA of Burlington County, and the Committee to Reinvest in New Jersey Community Colleges.
He also had led the Burlington County Workforce Investment Board. He served on the Burlington County College Foundation and was president of the Burlington County Institute of Technology Foundation.
Santare, who was chairman of the BCC Foundation at the time of his death, was called a true humanitarian by fellow foundation member Barry Lefkowitz, a Lumberton resident.
�I am really heartbroken,� said Lefkowitz, a Lumberton resident. �Bob was a true gentleman. No question, he was the finest chairman since I�ve been on the foundation in the last 29 years.�
�He was a great leader,� he said. �He was really dedicated, not just to the board but also to the college.�
In 2005, the Volunteer Center of Burlington County presented Santare with its Lloyd Ritter Community Service Award. He was also lauded earlier this year for his role in the Burlington County One-Stop Career Center On-the-Job Training Program.
�Bob Santare�s leadership and passion for helping BCC students and community members to train for and obtain meaningful employment have contributed greatly to the foundation�s growing success in supporting higher education and job placement,� said Rebecca Corbin, executive director of the BCC Foundation.
Although Magazzeni said Santare could not be replaced, the work would go on at Champion.
�Nothing changes at Champion Fasteners,� he said. �We had a process in place. ... It�s well set up.�
In 2002, Santare said his legacy was his charitable work.
�My dad has always taught me to give back to the community,� he said at the time.
As of Wednesday night, funeral arrangements were pending.
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More than a decade of research compiled here provides the first comprehensive, documented account of hundreds of the descendants of Captain James Blount, an early settler on North Carolina's Albemarle Sound. This volume answers many long-debated questions concerning the wife and children of Captain Blount and provides fascinating accounts, documents and photographs of Blount descendants for almost three hundred years. The book, part of a three volume set, contains dozens of photographs, hundreds of notes containing sources and additional information, and an every-name index. See Preview pages for Table of Contents. The author, Beverley A. Ramsey, long-time family researcher, former teacher and now a practicing attorney, is a descendant of Captain Blount's son John through his daughter, Esther Blount Worley.
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Parker Rotterman reached the 100-win plateau during a triangular Thursday, Feb. 2 in St. Joseph, Mo.
A senior at North Platte, Rotterman won by forfeit in Mid-Buchanan's dual victory over St. Joseph Central and pinned Liberty North's Tanner Loveall in the second period of a 160-pound match in a dual loss to the Class 4 Eagles. Rotterman competes for Mid-Buchanan as part of a cooperative athletic agreement with North Platte.
Rotterman missed all of his sophomore season while recovering from a broken femur. He missed qualifying for the Class 1 Missouri State Wrestling Championships by one match as a freshman then won a Class 1 District 3 title as a junior.
In his first trip to state, Rotterman went 1-2. He currently ranks No. 5 in Class 1 at 152, according to missouriwrestling.com.
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Rotterman scored a takedown in overtime to complete a round robin sweep at 152 on Saturday, Feb. 4 in Plattsburg, Mo.
After three falls and a 10-2 major decision over Polo's Patrick Covey, Rotterman ended up in overtime with Chad Maupin of North Callaway in the defacto championship match. Rotterman improved to 35-9 overall and enters this weekend's Class 1 District 4 tournament looking for a second straight district title.
Rotterman's title helped Mid-Buchanan finish second to the hosts in the final team standings.
West Platte was 12th in the final team standings and did not have a finalist. Brayan Rodriguez, a junior, reached the championship bracket at 132 but lost to Winfield's Ben Provost in the semifinal. Rodriguez lost a 4-2 decision to Plattsburg's Gage Rush in the third-place match.
Thomas Tharp, a sophomore, also ended up in the third-place match at 285 but held on for a 1-0 victory over South Harrison's Lane Fuston to finish third.
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West Platte went 1-2 in duals Tuesday, Jan. 31 in Plattsburg, Mo., beating Lincoln Prep for the second time in three weeks but losing in KCI Conference competition to Plattsburg in addition to a tight loss vs. St. Pius X.
Against Lincoln Prep, West Platte won three of four head-head matches in a 34-27 victory with decisions for Wyatt Kleman (145), Justin Howard (160) and Mason Taylor (170). Kleman defeated Kevonn Thompson 9-8 in ultimate tiebreaker.
St. Pius X won three of five matches in a 33-30 victory. Rodriguez (132) and Howard (160) provided pins for West Platte, but the difference ended up being a 5-1 victory for the Warriors' Thomas Ross at 138.
In a 63-12 loss to Plattsburg, West Platte's head-to-head wins were for Blake Davidson (4-0 at 126) and Tharp (2-1 at 285).


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Peggy Epner The Red Thread 2010
encaustic and wood veneer on birch panel 36 x 36 inches
In my work, trees, branches and wood inclusions symbolize the bodies, spirits and intentions of people. The red thread tangling this pile of branches represents the connectedness of the whole messy heap of us.
Peggy Epner Pyre 2010
encaustic on birch panel 24 x 24 inches
Flame engulfs the same heap. I have not yet reconciled whether this flame is a purifying or destructive force. Or perhaps the explosive energy of the collective.
Peggy Epner Keeping 2010
encaustic and wood veneer on birch panel 36 x 24 inches
In this painting, the wood forms a vessel that holds pale thin branch-like forms - distinct from the vessel itself. While painting this, I was considering my desire to hold inside myself the slivers of spirits of those I have loved and lost.
Peggy Epner Seeking 2010
encaustic and wood veneer on birch panel 36 x 24 inches
Another vessel. Have you ever floated down a river and noticed all of the fishing lines left tangled in the branches? I wonder is the hook still seeking its fish long after the fisherman has given up. In this painting, the branch itself appears to be fishing from a vessel made of itself. How long has that line been dangling there? Will it ever find what it seeks?
Peggy Epner Rootbound 2010
encaustic on birch panel 18 x 18 inches
Continuing the metaphor of trees as human spirits, roots take on the role of our unseen inner world. A rootbound plant has no choice in the vessel it is confined to. But what does it mean if one's mind/imagination/soul is confined in a vessel of our own making?
Peggy Epner Up 2009
encaustic on birch panel 30 x 30 inches
It was winter when I painted this. Hence the naked branches, grasping skyward for some ray of sunlight, praying for Spring.
Peggy Epner Sorting Ghosts 2009
encaustic on birch panel 24 x 24 inches
Sorting, categorizing, organizing. Trying to find order and sense of all those old loves, losses, successes, sins that fill a person's past.
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My interactions with Satyajit Ray are memories I treasure: Martin Scorsese
In an exclusive interview with us, the veteran Hollywood filmmaker talks about his love for Indian films, his relationship with filmmaker Satyajit Ray, his views on Donald Trump, and his recently released film, Silence.hollywood Updated: Feb 22, 2017 14:55 IST
American filmmaker Martin Scorsese needs no introduction. In his 50-year career, Scorsese's films have won a total of 20 Academy Awards across various categories, including the Best Director award in 2007 for The Departed.
At 74, Scorsese has had a close relationship with the Indian film industry as well. Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap had sent two of his films, Gangs of Wasseypur and DevD, to the Hollywood filmmaker. Scorsese later sent Kashyap a letter praising the films. Speaking to HT City in an exclusive interview, Scorsese says, "He (Anurag Kashyap) sent me a couple of his films, the ones that you mentioned, and I loved them. I told him the same. I remember sending him a letter as well after it. I met him at a film festival a couple of years ago, which was great."
It's not only Kashyap's films that Scorsese remembers fondly. The Raging Bull director has long been a big fan of two Indian legends: filmmaker Satyajit Ray, and dancer Uday Shankar for his classic Kalpana (1948).
"I'm totally in awe of the movie Kalpana. It's a genuine dance film. In other words, a film which is not just about dance, but there is dance in movement, composition and energy," Scorsese says. "I'm also a big fan of Satyajit Ray's body of work. The few interactions I had with Ray are memories I treasure."
He (Anurag Kashyap) sent me a couple of his films, the ones that you mentioned , and I loved them. I told him the same. I remember sending him a letter as well after it
Scorsese's latest directorial venture Silence saw him working with Japanese actors — the filmmaker elaborates on Hollywood working with actors from different countries. It's a great trend, he feels, and he himself would love to work with more foreign actors.
"It's good that our industry is tapping great talent across the globe. It's progress. It's good for the industry, which thrives on talented performances. In Silence, I worked with Japanese actors. They are remarkable. Meeting them, working with them is a revelation. Their range, the depth of their talents is astonishing. It's good that barriers are being broken. Good time to be alive," says Scorsese.
As Silence is released across the world, we speak to him about the film, his half-a-century-long career and his take on US President Donald Trump. Excerpts from the interview:
Silence took you more than 20 years to make. What took so long?
I have been planning to make the film for almost three decades. I was given the book (by the Japanese novelist Shusaku Endo) in 1988 and I began reading it in 1989. And ultimately, I decided that I wanted to adapt this into a movie. A part of my whole process with this movie has been that I really couldn't make it back then. I didn't know how to make it.
"Trump is a hatchet-wielding gang leader. I'm stunned and anxious at the same time. There's a great deal of anger, and till the time there's no mass revolt, the agitation will multiply."
How different is Silence from your other major films, such as Raging Bull or Taxi Driver?
I had just made The Last Temptation of Christ, and I knew I couldn't approach this film that way. It needed to have its own style. I had to let it grow in me and think about it without thinking about it, meaning contemplation and meditation. So, it is different in that aspect from my other movies. My search for faith has never really ended from when I became aware that there was such a thing as faith and started to look at how it's acted out in your daily life. It's in Mean Streets and it's in Taxi Driver and it's in Raging Bull.
In the age of sequels and prequels, none of your films have got a sequel. Do you despise the concept of sequels?
I was asked once about a sequel for Raging Bull. But I just couldn't relate to it or think or know how it would look like. I don't think I could revisit the material; my film said what it had to then. So, you get the drift.
You have directed two documentaries on two musicians so far — George Harrison and Bob Dylan. Is there any other (legendary) musician on whom you intend to make a documentary?
Not yet. However, I wanted to make a biopic on Frank Sinatra and it breaks my heart that I cannot make it.
Hollywood has been quite vocal in its distaste of Donald Trump. What's your take on him?
Trump is a hatchet-wielding gang leader. I'm stunned and anxious at the same time. There's a great deal of anger, and till the time there's no mass revolt, the agitation will multiply. I'm worried about double-think or triple-think, which makes you believe you have the freedom, but they can make it very difficult to get the picture shown, to get it made, ruin reputations. It has happened before.
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Carolyn Jones as Morticia Frump Addams
Jackie Coogan as Uncle Fester Frump
John Astin as Gomez Addams
Blossom Rock as Grandmama
Felix Silla as Cousin Itt
Ken Weatherwax as Pugsley Addams
Lisa Loring as Wednesday Addams
Marie Blake as Grandmama Addams
Ted Cassidy as Lurch
The Addams Family is the creation of American cartoonist Charles Addams. A satirical inversion of the ideal of the perfect American nuclear family, they are an eccentric wealthy family who delight in everything grotesque and macabre, and are never really aware that people find them bizarre or frightening. In fact, they themselves are often terrified by "normal" people.


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|This Crown Firecoach was built for the City of Pasadena, CA in 1967. Carrying serial number F1493,
she was originally powered by a Hall-Scott 1091 gasoline engine and later repowered with a Cummins
855 diesel motor retaining the original Spicer 5-speed manual transmission. She is equipped with a
Waterous 1,250gpm pump and 400 gallon booster tank. She was later sold to the neighboring city of
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Hi everyone! Today's going to be an interesting post – for me and hopefully for you too. I wouldn't normally write about 'heavy' or 'serious' theories and ideas such as this one, but it's something my new college tutor was discussing with the class yesterday, and I found it so interesting I thought I'd use some of my notes to make a post!
Has anyone heard of the Seven Basic Plots theory? If not, don't worry! That's awesome, it means I can tell you all about it now 🙂
The idea is that every single story in the world (weather it be myths and legends, books, TV, movies and every other story in every other form) fits into 7 very basic plots.
There has actually been a whole book written on this theory! You can find out more here.
- Overcoming the monster – the aim of the plot is for the protagonist or main character to defeat the antagonist or villain
Modern day example: Divergent, The Maze Runner, The Hunger Games (Note: all dystopian)
- Rags to riches – A poor (or less privileged) main character finds riches (whether this be in the form of wealth, romance, power or something similar), before losing this. After growing and learning as a person, they may gain back these riches.
Modern day example: Jane Eyre.
- The quest – a common goal that becomes the end point for the character. The story will generally follow their journey and struggles along the way.
Modern day example: Deadpool, Star Wars
- Voyage and return – a journey is made by the protagonist to a strange (or fanatical) world, and when they return to the real world they have generally overcome fears and learned more about their real life.
Modern day example: Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, Sword Art Online, Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children
- Comedy – a generally humorous story with a simple event and happy ending. If this is a TV series, the plot could be different each episode.
Modern day example: Arrested Development, Mr Bean, The Simpsons
- Tragedy – the main character has one major character flaw that becomes a big part of the story. This doesn't have to be physical – it can also include subjects like greed for wealth, riches or love. Many superheros fall under this category and can include the love for another as their drawback.
Modern day example: Deadpool (with his love for 'Copycat'), Breaking Bad
- Rebirth – the protagonist makes changes after a major plot event causes them to learn more about themselves and force them to change their ways.
Modern day example: Beauty and the Beast
Although you can see most of the modern references I've made are film, TV or anime, I've made sure to list books where I can. Even so, it's not hard to take a second to fit a few recent YA books under each catagory. For example, The Court of Thorns and Roses falls under Quest because of Feyre and her quest for love.
So what does this mean? None of the books we read are original? Well, yes and no. In the end, everything has been done in one way or another – and it is basically impossible for you to come up with a story that doesn't fit any of these basic plots. But that doesn't mean books can't be different. For example, I'm sure many people would say Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children falls under both the quest (finding a way to keep everyone safe) and the Voyage and Return plot (the loop world makes Jacob a better person in the real world), but it's definitely a quirky book.
Also, this still doesn't mean every book is the same. It's simpler to say each story is a mashup or rework of one (or multiple) before it. You can always say books are similar, or may be appropriate for fans of other books (etc). But it's these millions of specific tweaks and differences in each story we read, that makes them unique. And that difference, that uniqueness, is what makes us keep reading new novels, and feeling like we've had a new experience each time.
Where do you stand on this? Do you think Christopher Booker is right or wrong with this analogy? Why?
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- Munich, Bayern, Germany
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The word "legend" gets thrown around a lot these days, but in an industry as fickle as porn, only a few stars truly deserve the title. Briana Banks is definitely at the top of that list. With an illustrious career that spans as many years as it does accolades, this sultry industry veteran has done it all. She's been a Penthouse Pet of the Year, won a host of industry awards, from Best New Starlet to Best Adult Movie Feature, and is a dual Hall of Famer for both AVN and more recently, XRCO. She is also one of the only stars to have her own action figure! But what makes Briana Banks' mythic career so special isn't just its longevity, or what she's been able to accomplish so far; it's how she continues to stay fresh, relevant, and downright fuckable year after year since her start in 1999.
Born in Munich to an American mother and German father, and having traveled the world both before and during her time in the business, Briana has always been a girl who has gotten around! As you might expect, she first got her start as a model, appearing on covers for some of the most popular entertainment magazines on the planet. It was only a matter of time before she broke into the adult entertainment biz; and when she did, she immediately began turning heads, breaking hearts, stiffening cocks, and sending pussies quivering with desire. Even during the breaks she's taken from the industry, Briana continued to indulge in her love of travel, bringing her brand of laid-back seduction to every crevice of humanity.
In 2016, after wrapping up another five-year break (and after breaking up with a long-time partner -- that's right boys, she's single!), Briana signed back up with the industry that made her famous, much to the delight of her tingling throng of fans! She has since picked up where she left off, shooting films with new stars in what has been described as a sexy series of "wet dream match-ups". Of course, it makes sense that every scene paired with this gorgeous starlet would be a delicious dish. Like a fine wine, Briana Banks goes well with everything, and she only gets better with age.


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Before coming to University, I had my own interpretation of what it may be like and the type of people that I was most likely to meet but after a year, my perception of university changed. At first, it was intriguing to be able to socialise with people from different cities, areas, interests, make new friends and try to experience new things. I was never the type of girl that constantly attended raves, therefore, I was a bit excited to experience this type of lifestyle and freedom. The clubbing scene at first was refreshing and intriguing but that all changed the more I attended these events. I finally realised that clubbing just wasn't for me. Every event was a repeat of the other with the same music, people and DJs. I eventually stopped going as often as before. However, this wasn't all I acknowledged about myself.
During this realisation, I was able to acknowledge how anti-social I really am. Socialising with others was never the main priority for me as I like to keep myself to myself, which can be viewed as both a positive and negative habit. Positive for the reason that I remained a very private person, however, negative as it allowed others to create their own perceptions of me and prevented the act of networking. Due to this realisation, I chose to become more sociable and open to meeting new people again. Friendships were lost and gained within this period of time. People decided to act up for no reason as if they were in the right which is something I cannot tolerate. I came to the conclusion that University is fundamentally based on image. People create their own perceptions of you especially if you keep yourself to yourself, without any knowledge of who you really are. University I believe is a messy experience.
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A few years ago, I had the opportunity to coach a Girls on the Run team at a local recreation center, and it became one of my favorite college experiences. Near the end of the season, the girls all run a practice 5k. They've been building up their endurance for weeks and the practice race is meant to not only prepare them for the final 5k but to show them how far they've come. Though I was a coach for a running team, I am not a runner. I would occasionally jog along with the girls, but I saw myself as the encourager and did my best to cheer them on.
For the practice 5k, each girl had to have a running buddy. Most girls brought their parents, a family friend or teacher from school, but there were a few who didn't have anyone to run with. Though we thought we had a buddy for everyone, on the day of the practice race we found we were one short. So despite the fact that I hadn't run seriously in a very long time, I suddenly found myself tasked with running a 5k that I was extremely unprepared for, both mentally and physically. But I couldn't let my team down, so I tightened my laces and prepared for three miles of torture.
The girl I was running with, a fourth grader named Eliza, was one of the faster girls on our team. She was the one who would run for the entire time during practice instead of doing cartwheels or picking dandelions like many of her teammates. As I started to run with her, I immediately knew she was going to outpace me (I'll say it was because she was young and spry, but I was really just out of shape). We ran for a while, but I knew I couldn't keep up the pace – I had to stop to walk. We slowed down to walk for a while, then started back up again, and that was how we ran the race.
Eliza could have been irritated, she likely would have beat most her teammates if she hadn't been paired with me, but instead she seemed perfectly content to go at my pace. We talked a lot while we recovered, and I got to know more about her and what her struggles were. It gave me the chance to encourage her about her life while she encouraged me about my running. As we crossed the finish line, we both felt satisfied because we knew it wasn't about how fast we went, it was about finishing strong.
We weren't the fastest, and we certainly weren't the steadiest, but that 5k with Eliza taught me one of the most important lessons I've learned in college; sometimes you have to slow down in order to speed back up.
As we near the end of the semester, it's easy to get caught up in the million things on our agenda and the ever-growing list of deadlines. They can seem overwhelming, and often we charge full steam ahead in our attempts to make a dent in them. We don't remember the last time we slept a full night, we live on coffee and naps and anytime our friends ask, "How's it going," we respond with some form of "I don't even have time to think anymore."
So often this seems like the only option. We have so much to do: homework, Gamma Phi events, work and the shreds of a social life. But often in the middle of this hectic mess, we lose sight of one of the most important factors – our personal well-being.
We hear the words "self-care" a lot, but few us are ever intentional about putting them into practice. We'll tell our friends they need to take time for themselves, but never stop to consider that we might need the same thing. We say we'll slowdown in the summer and we're really doing just fine, don't worry! But the reality is that if you don't make time for yourself, you'll burn out and be no help to anyone.
Before you charge full-speed ahead on that list for the week, take a few minutes to see where you can squeeze in some time for yourself. Maybe you can try one of the ideas from this list and dance it out or declutter. Or maybe you need some motivation from one of these TED talks. Whatever it is, don't feel guilty for the time you take to advocate for yourself. Sometimes you just need to slow down to get your groove back so you can finish the race strong.
By Emily Mullins (Wichita State)
Emily Mullins is a senior studying Strategic Communications at Wichita State University. Since joining Gamma Phi Beta, she has served as administrative vice president and president, and has loved experiencing the many opportunities the Sorority has given her. She's excited to be involved in new ways during her last semester! On any given day Emily can be found drinking coffee like a Gilmore, checking out an armful of books from the library or finding a new recipe on Pinterest.


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This is probably a good business decision for Ubisoft, as they don't see a whole lot of sales for mature games as much as for games like Just Dance.
Ubisoft won't be publishing any more "mature games" on Nintendo's console after Watch Dogs, according to the company's CEO.
Speaking to Game Informer, Yves Guillemot explained that Wii U game sales only made up three percent of the company's total for the last fiscal year. In contrast, the PS4 and Xbox One made up nine and six percent respectively, despite not even being out for the entire year.


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We had some time this afternoon to settle in, some took a swim others just relaxed and got things organized after our long journey, and probably a few naps. The group meet this evening for our welcome dinner. We recognized several of our photographers this evening, who are celebrating 10 photo experiences with Photo Tour Trekkers. Congratulations it is always a pleasure and great fun to travel with you all. We share some great memories.
That's it for this evening, today was more of a travel update and to get the blog rolling by letting everyone know at home we have arrived safe. Tomorrow we depart for Keetmanshoop in the southern part of Namibia. We will arrive in the afternoon with enough time to settle in then hold our first official photo shoot of the tour in the Quiver Tree Forest at Sunset.
Enjoy a few images from our journey over the last few days. Good night from James and all the Photo Tour Trekkers in Windhoek, Namibia.
Preparing to board our Delta connector flight from Buffalo to NYC
There's a history to this image. Susan jokes that she never reads the Photographer's Guide Book that each guest receives prior to our tour. So history has seen Susan ask James what time are we to be at a location, or what time is dinner, etc. She has asked so many times over the different treks he would jokingly respond by saying RTFM (Read the F--- Manual). So for this trip she had a shirt made to save him the time of saying it!!!!. Tom just smile and nod your head.
Speaking of manuals, Dan and Joyce catching up on some camera manual reading time prior to our departure.
Our South African Airlines Flight preparing for departure to Africa.
Nancy and Susan finding interesting things to take photos of during our layover in Johannesburg today. Great cross section of colour ladies ...
Susan making sure she goes home with a photo of the elephants.
This was in the duty free store at the Johannesburg airport today ... Anyone for Zebra Pate? They also had Kudo and Osterich Pate!
Tom, Brenda and Jim waiting for our departure to be called for Namibia this afternoon.
Joyce checking out the weight of Nancy's telephoto lens.
Boarding our flight for Namibia.
Arriving at Windhoek airport, Danny can be seen on the stairs.
A great tail reflection in the airport window ...
Headed to the pool this afternoon ... can anyone identify these legs and feet?
Reflections under the bridge at our resort.
Preparing for our Welcome dinner in the resort dining room this evening.
True Photo Tour Trekkers, congratulations Tom, Brenda, Susan, Jim, Ela, Danny and Terry who have joined us for 10 photo experiences.
Our last image of the evening is James with our newest Trekker, Joyce. We all join in Welcoming Joyce, it's going to be fun sharing this Africa adventure with you too.
Good night from all of us in Windhoek, and we look forward to sharing some of the beauty of the country with you in tomorrows blog entry.


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The group have worked closely with Whitstable Museum and its artefacts and archives for inspiration. There will be related children's art drop-in workshops running at Whitstable Museum on the 15th and 22nd September 2018 2-4pm. The exhibition will be invigilated daily by one of the participating artists who will happily provide information about the show and artworks.


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You know that saying "black don't crack"? Well I'm starting to think that saying really doesn't apply to me! Lol. The winter weather has been abusing my skin, so I thought it best that I finally spend some money on skincare, rather than on all the things that make my skin worse...namely doughnuts and make-up lol. After reading quite a few blogs recently, and seeing Soap & Glory featured SO MUCH, I thought I should finally give it a try.
I'd seen it in Boots over the years, seen how much it cost and thought it was overpriced because of the pretty bottles they packaged their products in. But once again I was very wrong and the two products I've tried so far is definitely worth the money. I bought...
Soap & Glory 'The Righteous Butter' - £10.50
Ok I know this is meant to be used on the body and not the face, but I couldn't resist using it on both! When I've been applying my foundation it's really highlighted the dry patches on my face so I needed a cream that would not only disguise it, keep my skin hydrated. It's so thick, so really the perfect consistency for dry skin. It's got a sweet but 'fresh' smell if that makes any sense. You can tell that it's not pumped full of artificial smells and I can still smell it on my skin hours later! Also, I applied this at 6:30 this morning and my skin still feels really 'juicy'. Usually at this time of day I'd be lathering myself with my third lot of lotion lol.
Soap & Glory 'Sugar Crush' Body Wash - £6.50
I didn't go into Boots with the intention of buying shower gel, but it was only £6.50 for this massive bottle so I thought 'why the hell not'? (Plus, as I found out this morning, a little goes a long way). I love the citrusy smell of this body wash and it definitely left me feeling more awake after starting my shower still half asleep at 6am. Because of the inclusion of citrus in this body wash, I really didn't expect it to be that moisturising, but I was pleasantly surprised. I would honestly say to get this, if only for the fact that it will wake you up faster than your alarm clock ever did lol.
The Sanctuary Hot Sugar Scrub - £9.99
Since Boots were doing a 3 for 2 deal, I decided to pick this up too. I know exfoliators like this can be made at home but I've tried it before and it's just MESSY (is that just me?) I thought I'd save myself the trouble and just buy it pre-packaged. Although this came with an explicit warning to not use it on the face, being the rebel that I am...that's exactly what I did lol. However, I did used less of it since raw skin is was definitely not the look I was going for. There's not much I can say about this. Am I the only person that finds it hard to get super excited about exfoliators? It does exactly what it says on the tin and smells really nice. I would also recommend using this as a lip exfoliator as this is where I saw the biggest difference.
What are your favourite Soap & Glory Products? Let me know :)


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Rue 21 is my favorite store. I love shopping
This is where I got my 9 month old husky named Lucy.
At marcias school of dance I do ballet and modern. Ive been going there since I was 3 years old.
I love papermates they are my favorite pens in the world.
WIDC is where I do my cheer leading. I am the team Flurries. Last season my team took 1st place at grand nations in Illinois.
I am addicted to Starbucks if I could go there every day I would.


text: Swaha Music was chosen by Ravind & Dhara to provide music throughout the day. We cannot describe how much we loved being part of their special day, they looked fantastic and their friends and family knew exactly how to rock a dance floor! We look forward to seeing their videos and pictures by Foto Collective!


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RBS to become fintech fund and high street outlet for challenger banks under HMT remedy
The UK Government is proposing a package of measures worth £750 million which would transform state-owned RBS into a gateway for challenger bank access to the high street and small and medium-sized business market.
The proposals follow RBS' failure to divest of the banking operations of Williams & Glyn, one of a set of sell-offs agreed with the European Commission in return for its state-backed bailout following the 2008 banking crisis.
HM Treasury has been in touch with the European Commission for an amendment to the deal that would instead see the UK bank pushed to act as a speed-ramp for new challenger bank entrants to the UK's financial services scene.
The proposed package of measures includes:
– a fund, administered by an independent body, that eligible challenger banks can access to increase their business banking capabilities
– funding for eligible challenger banks to help them incentivise SMEs to switch their accounts from RBS paid in the form of "dowries" to challenger banks to use to incentivise switching
– RBS granting business customers of eligible challenger banks access to its branch network for cash and cheque handling, to support the measures above
– an independent fund to invest in fintech to support the "business banking of the future".
The estimated upfront cost of the proposed package to RBS is expected to be in the region of £750m.
An HMT spokesperson says: "This new plan provides a clear blueprint to increase competition in the UK's business banking market, and would help RBS resolve one of its most significant legacy issues which has held back the sale of the taxpayers' stake."
Discussions with the European Commission are ongoing while the UK Government conducts a market-testing exercise to assess the feasibility of the proposals.
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Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic Songs
Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic is a simple story that will make a person of any age group smile tenderly while watching the movie. But the Bollywood movie didn't fare well at the box office.The movie is a nice one and worth a watch. Saif Ali Khan (Ranbir) is a business man and lives a lonely life after he looses everyone he loved. In a court verdict he is entrusted as the caretaker of four orphans. The kids hate him and do not like to stay with him. He too finds it difficult to face the kids for some reason. The kids ask to God for help and then come Rani Mukherjee as the Nanny who is something like an angel. The next half of the story is very enthralling on how the kids and Saif is bought together by Rani.
Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic Songs
Yash Raj Films has brought Shankar-Ehsan-Lou to compoe the music for this movie which is directed for the kids. But Thoda Pyar Thoda Magic songs weren't that big a hit at the box office. The songs are good enough and the opening song of the album 'Pyaar Ke LIye Kabhi Socha Hai Kya' will make you realize that fact. The song is amelody track with good music and the lyrics will make you feel good about the riches you have in life and the meaning of life. 'Nihaal Ho Gayi' is a qawwali kind of song, but does not do complete justice at it. But the remix version of the song seems better to the ears. The fairy tale song is 'Bulbula Kyu Koi Mujhko Haath' picturized over Rani Mukherjee. You can see elements of Hollywood inspiration all over the song. The club track cannot be missed in today's movies and has been done well with 'Lazy Lamhe Chalte Hai' picturized on Amisha Patel and the best heard in its remix version.


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We just received our "tentative" SCP placements yesterday, where SCP (Student Continuity Practice) is where we actually travel off-campus to practice our clinical skills. Most med schools don't really offer the opportunity for first-year students to touch patients. Well, some do, but UConn really pushes for it. Like, they push for it hardcore. It's really an invaluable opportunity to be able to take what we're learning about in the classroom and be putting it to use as first-year medical students. I was fortunate enough to be placed within my desired discipline of pediatrics, although my SCP site is in Norwich which is about an hour from campus. So that's a little far, but then again I got the discipline I really, really wanted so I'll take the good with the bad. No complaints here. (Plus it's an opportunity to have an hour-long dance party in my car once a week which I surely will not pass up.)
Our first visit to our SCP site is the week of September 26, and I'm already looking forward to it. We'll finally have the opportunity and privilege of rocking our white coats (names embroidered, of course) and stethoscopes even though we don't know the first thing about actually working with patients. But I'm really curious to see what it's going to be like working with infants, children, and their parents as well as what it's like to work with a healthcare team of nurses and staff.
I wonder if this means I get to wear ties with fire trucks on them or something now.


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The YFN team put on a good show at Grand Lodge on Friday night, creating a pop-up bar with a small selection of drinks for those who were able to attend.
With 30+ through the door on the night its safe to say the night was a success and many of us were able to meet some brothers we didn't know and chat about all manner of things. With masons as far as Loxton and Darwin being able to attend; we're hoping the diversity of friendship left an imprint on just what the YFN is about - be it pluggers or shined leather; being a good bloke never goes out of fashion.
While the main focus of the night was to re-introduce YFN to the membership at large I also had some opportunities to let people know what is going to happen over the next year.
Most of all guys, thanks to those that were able to attend, many of you passed me a note or email apologising due to other commitments but really - if you missed it you missed out. Hope to see you next time.
Biggest thanks goes to Nick Herraman who arrived at Grand Lodge at Midday to unpack all the gear and set up the room, arranged the refreshments (all on his day off), then completed the final pack down after we all left. You are a legend mate.
The YFN Team.


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Ginger essential oil brings a soothing warmth when applied to arthritic joint, but it is also great for easing the muscular pain and stiffness of fibromyalgia. Use no two to three drops in a teaspoon of carrier oil and apply topically to affected joints.
Both a pain reliever and nervous system relaxant, lavender is good for easing joint and muscle aches, as well as easing stiffness. If pain is keeping you awake at night, lavender essential oil is also great for sleep, particularly if a drop or two of the essential oil is rubbed on the soles of the feet or palms of the hands before bed. While most essential oils need to be diluted, lavender can often be tolerated neat (undiluted) by most people. However, if you have extremely sensitive skin, dilute two drops of lavender in about 4 drops of a carrier oil like fractionated coconut or apricot kernel oil.
Lemongrass oil is useful for toning the connective tissues and can be helpful when the tendons no longer hold the joints with precision. Dilute in few drops in a teaspoon of carrier oil.
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Asian stocks fall as Japan's recession deepens
Asian stocks fall as Japan's recession deepens
Most Asian stock markets fall as Japan sinks deeper into recession; HK index off 1.5 pct
HONG KONG (AP) — Most Asian stock markets fell Monday, as new figures showed Japan's economy contracted the most in 35 years and Group of Seven finance ministers warned the global slump will drag on through most of the year.
The fourth quarter GDP numbers out of Japan, worse than many forecasts, were a sobering reminder of the toll on Asia's export-driven economies as world demand collapses amid the worst slump in decades. The world's second-biggest economy shrank 3.3 percent from the previous quarter, or at an annual pace of 12.7 percent.
Investors also seemed disappointed after finance chiefs from the Group of Seven developed countries finished their meeting in Rome with pledges to work together to boost growth and unemployment, but stopped short of concrete measures.
Increasingly, investors are unconvinced governments around the world are acting quick enough to solve the credit crisis, plummeting consumer demand and other problems at the heart of the economic slowdown, analysts said.
"The global recession is deeper than anticipated. At the same time policy makers are failing to deliver measures to address the problems," said Dariusz Kowalczyk, chief investment strategist for SJS Markets in Hong Kong. "It seems that what they're doing is too little too late."
Japan's Nikkei 225 stock average edged down 22.45 points, or 0.3 percent, to 7,756.95, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index dropped 204.62 points, or 1.5 percent, to 13,350.05. South Korea's Kospi lost 1.4 percent to 1,176.23.
Markets in Australia, India and Singapore also declined, while benchmarks in Shanghai and Taiwan gained.
In Japan, exporters were down on data showing the economy sank deeper into recession.
The result represents the steepest drop for Japan since the oil shock of 1974 and outpaced annual pace declines of 3.8 percent in the U.S. and 1.1 percent in the euro zone. A survey of economists by Kyodo news agency had projected an 11.6 percent contraction.
"It's clearly very shocking data," said Clive McDonnell, head of Asia strategy at BNP Paribas Securities in Hong Kong. "The drop is certainly beyond our own quite negative expectations. (Japan's) policy response has not been as effective."
Shares in Toyota Motor Corp. lost 1 percent, while electronics heavyweight Canon Inc. slid 1.8 percent.
Also weighing on markets were declines on Wall Street last week.
Friday, the Dow fell 82.35, or 1.04 percent, to 7,850.41, its lowest close since Nov. 20. Broader stock indicators also fell, with the Standard & Poor's 500 index down 8.35, or 1.00 percent, to 826.84. The S&P 500 ended the week off 4.8 percent.
U.S. markets are closed Monday for Presidents Day.
In the coming days, investors will be watching President Barack Obama, expected to sign the country's $787 billion economic stimulus measure on Tuesday. He plans to outline steps to stem home foreclosures on Wednesday, though analysts say investor enthusiasm surrounding the pending announcement is fairly low
In currencies, the dollar weakened to 91.77 yen, down from 91.87 yen late Friday. The euro fell to $1.2743 compared to $1.2860.
Oil prices were steady after soaring 10 percent last week, trading 13 cents higher at $37.64 for a barrel of light, sweet crude for March delivery. The contract rose $3.53 to settle at $37.51 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange on Friday.
AP reporter Tomoko A. Hosaka contributed to this report from Tokyo.