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Online mobile vision boards are amazingly powerful and can be created with software or internet applications that you already know and use everyday.
An online vision board is available 24/7. By having it at the ready you can use it to shift your thinking or emotional state changing your vibration into something you'd rather experience. Or view your vision board several times a day to remind yourself to stay focused on doing things that work toward your goals or dreams.
Because you have an almost infinite space to work online your vision board does not have to be so jammed and overwhelmed with information. You can organize the board into sections or even create a separate online vision board for each aspect of your life.
With dynamic content like videos, music, articles, quotes, and affirmations, the Online Mobile Vision Board leaves the old cut-and-paste paper variety of vision board back in the 20th century.
It's easy to make an online mobile Vision Board with apps you already use—PowerPoint presentations and social media platforms including Facebook, Pinterest, Google+ and more.
There are many advantages to having an online vision board. You can change and rearrange the images and words on your vision board. It becomes dynamic, interesting and current.
Multi-media goodies amplify the inspiration and strategic vision of an ordinary vision board. But what's really exciting is that Mobile Vision Boards provide powerful real-time motivation for you to take inspired action. And that is the ultimate game changer for conscious manifesting. Why is that?
Gazing at a collage on the wall a few times a week is nice, but that artwork won't help you when you're out there in the real world, struggling with doubt. You need reminders right there with you, at your fingertips, and the Mobile Vision Board is the perfect tool for the job.
In my work building Custom PowerVision Boards and Visualization Routines for clients, I even specify mini-boards to be used in case of a doubt or distraction emergency. We call it Urgent Care for your dreams. This is a necessary component because the truth is, we often start out visualizing and affirming with enthusiasm, but get quickly derailed by life's business and limiting beliefs. My work is to help you stay on track… all the way to the finish line, where your goal or dream becomes your reality.
Mobile Vision Boards can be both specific and holistic. Use them for a particular goal, or enlist them in manifesting your overall big-picture dream life. Either way, this modern version of the tried-and-true paper art vision board hands you the epic force of faith-bolstering that you need to move any mountains currently standing in your way.
The other component, which is often missing from a conscious manifestor's routine, is to actually have a routine. Consistency, persistence, and inspired action are as equally important as the clarity and emotion that a well-designed Vision Board brings, so check out this helpful resource for staying on track with a plan for exercising your "manifesting muscles."
Create your Mobile Vision Board
STEP 1: Gather Your Content
Collect all manner of inspiration! Quotes, images, articles, videos, music, and more.
Find the stuff that fills you with power, possibilities, passion, and "I mean it!" motivation. Gather material that shakes you. Whether it elicits a positive "Yes I can" or it shakes you to the core with deep desire (as in "I want that… I want that so so badly that it burns a hole in me because I don't have it!"), just choose the stuff that sparks strong emotion. Skip the ho-hum images and media. After all, it's an abundant universe, so why manifest something unless you're truly excited about it?
Here's some fodder to get you started. The inspiring materials you collect could represent…
- Experiences you want to have
- Qualities you desire
- Objects
- Lifestyle you want
- Things you want to succeed at
- Quotes that lift you up
- Images that give you hope
- Songs that make you soar
- Videos that open your heart
Find items that you've bookmarked in a browser, saved on your hard drive, in your emails, etc.
In addition to online inspiration, you may also find physical things that inspire you: poster board style vision boards, tarot cards you like, angel cards, photographs of people you love, things you have circled in books, scraps of paper with a favorite quote on it, a fortune cookie fortune. Anything goes!
Capture non-digital inspiration by taking digital photos or making scans. Take videos or make audio clips of moments that inspire or motivate you. Have fun collecting all your inspiration! Gather it all together in one place. That place could be a folder on your desktop, a bookmark collection, or you could use an app such as Evernote or Dropbox. Find the method that works best for you.
As a Visualization Designer, once my clients have done the initial compiling, I'm able to assess what interests and motivates them. I then create beautiful custom Mobile Vision Boards (on their platform of choice), personalized affirmations + music, and strategic plans for using these inspirational tools and getting results.
One of the beautiful things about online Visualization Gear is that all of it can be updated and optimized as things shift and change. Once you reach your goal, you can modify your Mobile Vision Board and recycle some of the still-relevant, still-inspiring contents for your next big manifestation. With an old-fashioned paper vision board, you need to start from scratch.
STEP 2: Organize into Buckets
Now that you've amassed your inspirational materials, sort them into categories based on their functions:
- Makes me feel good and upgrades my vibration
- Inspires me to take action
- Keeps me believing and having faith in certain outcomes
When you're feeling blue, pick up your phone or computer and access your "feel good" files.
When you procrastinate, access your "take action" files.
When doubtful thoughts overtake your mind, access your "keep the faith" files.
It is basically a process of figuring out what materials you need, and organizing them in a way that makes it easy to grab the exact inspiration and motivation you need, when and where you need it, 24/7.
Working with clients 1-on-1, I usually have them identify key moments in their life where they anticipate needing a quick change in attitude. Then I help them align those recurring moments with some of the useful "bucket" categories. In this way, the Visualization Gear is completed tailored to the person's life and goals.
STEP 3: Mobilize Your Vision
There are many ways to make an online vision board that you can access on your phone or other mobile device. You can use software applications, internet applications, specially designed vision board applications and my favorite… social media applications. Most of these have privacy settings to keep your vision board away from the nay-sayers of the whole world (this is very important).
There are also online vision board apps available that are specially designed for vision boards. Jack Canfield has one. "Dream It Alive" is another. [Read more about online vision board making.]
I prefer applications that I already use everyday, to keep things simple and cut down on the number of apps in my busy techie world. I add to my vision boards throughout the week, and since much of that new content comes through social media, it's extremely handy to also house the vision board itself on the social media platform.
I've implemented all types of online vision boards, so I'll share with you some of the ideas and methods I've discovered:
Slide Presentation Software
You can use software applications like Powerpoint, Apple's Keynote, or Google Drive Slides. Make each slide into a separate idea or inspiration. Create as many slides as you need.
When your slides are loaded up with representations of your heart's desire, simply run a slideshow of it anytime you need a lift. You can make multiple documents for each goal or dream. You can also export your slideshow as a .mov and upload it to YouTube or Vimeo (with privacy settings on if you prefer) and watch it whenever you need a lift to keep you moving forward. You can also put it on Slideshare.net to access it there.
Text Document Software
You can use Microsoft Word, Mac Pages, or Google Docs to create a digital vision board. Insert your images and enter inspiring text into one document or several documents. Convert them to PDF format so you can access them from anywhere, on any device.
YouTube has a Creator Studio that you can access from your user profile settings. Insert images and video clips, then type in text to make custom designed videos. It's easy and a quick way to create a vision board movie and edit and add to it anytime. Be sure to change the settings to "Private" or "Unlisted," as most new videos default to "public."
Blog Websites
These kinds of online vision boards are amazing because you can go very deep with them. I create WordPress vision board websites for myself and my clients. They allow for endless versatility and maximum creative control over the format of the inspirational content. But this is really for those of you who are already blogging or comfortable with website design.
WordPress.com has free sites you can make and keep private. Also Blogger.com is Google's version of a blog site and is also dynamite for an extensive online vision board. Google sites is another viable alternative. Tumblr is also a super way to make a mobile vision board. All of these options have private settings if you want that.
Social Media Platforms
Facebook, Google+ and Pinterest can all be used as vision boards. Yes! And I LOVE THEM for that. I love them so much that I wrote an ebook on how to use them for vision boards. Sign up below to grab a copy of it!
You can create private unpublished Facebook Pages to house your Mobile Vision Boards. Or make a private community in Google+ if that's your favorite platform. And of course Pinterest is great for vision boards (change the board to "secret" instead of public). Recently, Pinterest came out with Sections that further organize boards by sub-topics. This makes it a more viable tool for online vision board creation.
STEP 4: Load Up Your Vision Board and Use It
Use your mobile vision board to focus on your goal or dream. Since it's organized into functional segments, use the right materials for the job. At times you need to remind yourself of what you're doing and why. At times you may need to find the energy to jumpstart yourself and take action steps toward achieving your goal.
Your Mobile Vision Board is there to motivate you, inspire you, remind you, bolster you, and cheer you on… especially when you can't count on friends and family to support you. Most people don't understand the concept of deliberate manifesting. It's important that you don't share your vulnerable dreams with naysayers (unless you're emotionally bulletproof, of course).
With an online vision board, you can program yourself with positivity on a consistent basis. This barrage of fresh inspiring information creates new neural pathways that change your attitude and behavior. If you're serious about achieving your goals and realizing your dreams, a Mobile Vision Board is the power tool you need to make some big shifts in your vibrational output.
My Vision Board Story
I have been making vision boards and writing affirmations for over 30 years. In the beginning I was a graphic designer and painter, so I always had these very cool looking custom affirmations hanging from my wall or in an art journal. Many of my cherished manifestations unfolded as I experienced travel, creativity, education, love and learning.
When I started using computers, my vision boards came to life. With PowerPoint my vision boards became storyboards, complete with music and animation. I experimented with unusual content, adding new functionality to the initial purpose of a vision board.
Then I realized my vision board could expand into an entire website. I made a private WordPress website and played with blog elements and pages and plugins and slideshows. With all the interesting and inspiring things I found online, my vision board began "speaking" to me like never before.
I researched what elements make creative visualization more effective—including brain science. I read a huge array of books on affirmations, the law of attraction, motivation, success and manifestation. Pulling from all this research, experience, and creativity, I created an innovative system that makes vision boards come alive with content and simplicity of design.
I created custom sites and online vision boards for clients, but also love teaching others how to create their own. I wanted to make this technology available to everyone because it is an incredibly powerful yet simple transformational device.
Since most people don't know WordPress, I looked to platforms they already knew such as Facebook or Pinterest. Even though the applications are simpler, the vision boards made from them can still result in a powerful manifesting experience.
I invite you to download a copy of my free ebook so you can learn how to get your favorite social media working for you, helping you to manifest your dreams!
Regardless of what tools you like to use in manifesting your dreams, maintaining a consistent practice is key to getting the results you desire.


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Many people are not happy with their current weight, and they are struggling to lose excess weight. Ask around, and no one will tell you that they enjoy being overweight. Some will even say that they feel unattractive. Being overweight is among the main reasons behind low self-esteem and lack of confidence in both men and women.
Weight gain is all about one's lifestyle. And in many cases , if you are not happy with your weight, then you cannot be happy with your lifestyle. Weight loss is a journey, and for you to lose weight, you must remind yourself every day why you want to do so. The energy must be from within. On top of that, this article will discuss three steps that will help you lose weight faster.
What Are Your Goals?
Setting goals is important in life. If you are aiming to lose weight, for example, it should be towards a set target. It will help you stay focused and succeed. Sit yourself down and write down all your weight loss goals. You can set monthly goals for example. It does not matter what your weight goals are but working towards something gives you the motivation to work harder and smarter.
Eat Healthily
We are a reflection of what we eat. If you want to cut on excess weight faster, start eating healthy and effective. If you are not aware of what healthy eating is, research on your own or better yet visit a nutritionist. To achieve your weight loss faster, you should follow a specific diet and change your eating habits completely. You might be tempted to cheat and eat junk here and there, but at the back of your mind, understand that you will only achieve your weight loss goals if you stick to a substantial diet and healthy eating habits.
Never Give Up
I mentioned in point one that you should get energy from within. Yes, it should be you who wants to lose weight. If you are doing it for someone else, it will hurt, and in many cases, you will take the wrong path and end up hurting yourself more. Things might get tough along the way, but you should remind yourself that you are doing this for a better you. If you do not have a weight loss plan, it will not be easy for you. Visit flexmastergeneral.com/daily-burn/ for a guide on the best nutritional diets, workout videos, and a workable weight loss plan.


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Missing one or more teeth is common for many people. The ADA reports that on average adult patients may have three missing or decayed teeth. Fortunately, there are a number of solutions to replace missing teeth, including dental bridges.
A bridge may be used to restore an area with one or more adjacent missing teeth. A bridge has two primary components. The abutments (or supports) for the bridge are created by placing a crown on either a natural tooth or an implant. The synthetic tooth that replaces the missing tooth is called a pontic.
There are four main types of dental bridges:
Traditional Dental Bridge – The existing teeth are crowned with one or more pontics between and held in place by the crowned abutments. The crowns are cemented onto the teeth adjacent to the missing teeth to create a support structure or "bridge" for the missing teeth.
Cantilever Bridge – Similar to a traditional bridge, the structure is supported on only one side instead of both sides. This can cause the restoration to act as a "lever" and may create additional stress on the supporting tooth, causing it to be more likely to loosen or fracture.
Implant Supported Bridge – A dental implant is placed to provide support for one or both sides of a dental bridge. This popular option can provide a very secure restoration and is particularly helpful when there are several adjacent missing teeth.
Maryland Bridge – This bridge is supported by a metal structure which is cemented onto the back of existing teeth. While not as strong as a traditional bridge, it can preserve the tooth structure of the adjacent teeth by avoiding the use of crowns for the abutments. It may not stay in place when heavy forces are placed on the restoration (such as biting and chewing) and does add pressure to the supporting teeth.
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, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- The Palestinians are encouraged by the new peace initiative launched by China to push forward the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, a senior Palestinian official told Xinhua in a recent interview.
Nabil Shaath, foreign affairs adviser to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, praised China for having been "always an ally to the Palestinians by supporting their independence and self--determination."
During his meeting with Abbas in July, Chinese President Xi Jinping made a new four-point proposal to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
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, which affirms China's support for a two-state solution to the Palestine issue, and for the establishment of an independent, fully sovereign Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital.
"I think it is very encouraging for us that China will support a just peace process in the Middle East," Shaath said.
On the July visit to China by Abbas, Shaath said the result was "very positive."
Xi's proposal calls for restarting the Israeli-Palestinian peace talks stalled since 2014 as soon as possible and a halt to Israeli settlement expansion.
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, it advocates promoting peace between Israel and Palestinians through advancing economic development in the Palestinian territories.
Under the proposal, China offers to host a symposium on peace between Palestine and Israel later this year, and launch a tripartite China-Palestine-Israel dialogue mechanism on coordinating the implementation of major assistance programs in Palestine in line with China's Belt and Road Initiative.
China pledged to take concrete measures to support Palestine's economic development, such as encouraging Chinese companies to build industrial parks and solar power plants.
"China is really playing a new role, but that role is not really difficult to understand
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, as it represents the increased importance of China's role in the global affairs with the growth of the Chinese economy into one of the top two in the world," said Shaath, a former Palestinian chief negotiator and cabinet minister.
Shaath said that as the world is becoming multi-polar, the United States is no longer a monopoly in mediating the Israeli-Palestinian peace.
He also mentioned the initiative launched by France to break the stalemate in the Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, which included the hosting of an international conference in Paris in January that China also took part.
"After Abbas came back from China
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, he was encouraged. His trip was really very successful and there was a discussion of China's entry into the political process leading us to peace through negotiations," said Shaath.
"The four--point proposal by China is totally acceptable to us," he said, calling it the "Chinese Peace Initiative."
"Abbas was very much encouraged by China's support to his determination to establish an independent state and to stop the colonial settlement by Israel in the West Bank and Jerusalem," said Shaath.
The senior Palestinian politician noted that the new Chinese initiative came at a time when there was renewed violence between Israel and the Palestinians in East Jerusalem in July due to the Israeli moves to impose stricter control over the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound.
Many blamed the renewed violence on the continued deadlock in the Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.
U.S. President Donald Trump
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, who visited Israel and Palestine in May during his first foreign trip, has sent envoys, including his son-in-law Jared Kushner, to the region recently in a bid to restart the stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace process.
But no breakthrough has been achieved so far, as Israel continues expansion of settlements. And the Trump administration
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, distracted by the political turmoil back home over the investigation into Trump's possible collusion with Russia during last year's presidential campaign, has apparently lost its interest after an initial trial.
The new role by China, which has always held an impartial and objective stance on the Israeli-Palestinian issue, in the peacemaking efforts is "complementary" and brings new hope for the Palestinians, Shaath said.
"I believe that China can play a more important and powerful role through its important global political and economic influence
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," said Shaath, adding Palestinians need another powerful country like China "to help acquire a balance and achieve peace."
HOUSTON, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- Texas Governor of the United States Greg Abbott said Friday that a relief package of 15.3 billion U.S. dollars will help reinforce the ongoing recovery in Texas from Hurricane Harvey.
"We will continue to work with both local and federal leaders to ensure all needs continue to be met through the rebuilding process," Abbott said after U.S. President Donald Trump signed the bill.
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Harvey blew ashore on Aug. 25 as the most powerful hurricane to hit Texas in more than 50 years, displacing more than 1 million and damaged some 200,000 houses in a path of destruction that stretches for more than 480 km. The Houston area was hit by severe flooding, after receiving about 1.4 meters of rain.
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Jason and I went too Black River Falls 4 wheeling with Don, Heidi, Austin and Hayden. Holly and Kevin, Doug Margret and the girls and Jamie and Jim.
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Was this Klr broke down? It was in the same spot when we returned late it the day, hope all is well.
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We rode to pray for lunch, this old building I'd across the street from the bar we are at. "Weasels"
We all had fun and got dirty, we ride over 70 miles.
Don Kevin Austin and I had a nice ride Sunday morning then loaded up and headed home, we sure had a good time and weather permitting we may return yet this year.
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[Editor's note: This is the first of two stories about how North Carolina nonprofits are coping with the economic crisis.]
North Carolina's nonprofit sector, having endured the one-two punch of a stock-market rollercoaster and a marathon recession, remains a bit dizzy and weak.
The stronger, better-prepared organizations survived, the weakest did not, and the struggle continues for rest, experts say.
And while the recession technically may be over, nonprofits are fighting off a serious recession hangover.
"My worry is that the nonprofit sector is very fatigued from these tight budgets, from difficult fundraising and from doing the same amount of work with fewer people," says Leslie Winner, executive director of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation in Winston-Salem.
In that weakened state, nonprofits remain vulnerable.
"The downside is we're still hearing that nonprofits need to do more with less," says Jennifer Tolle Whiteside, president and CEO of the North Carolina Community Foundation. "We've always done that and we're now reaching a critical point where that's no longer being effective."
And into this precarious setting comes a new threat.
With the state staring down a $2.4 billion budget deficit, and lawmakers digging through chamber sofas for loose change, North Carolina nonprofits now could lose valuable government contracts.
While that clearly will hurt the organizations doing business with the state, the pain will spread throughout the sector, says Jane Kendall, president of the N.C. Center for Nonprofits, an association of about 1,500 nonprofits across the state.
"The state budget cuts also affect those that don't receive state money," she says. "Those losing money will be looking to other donors, companies and foundations for support, creating more competition."
Now, as nonprofits proceed in the wake of the recession, while dodging government funding cuts, the task is to learn from what worked, what didn't, and to craft a plan for moving forward, better prepared for whatever the future brings.
Refocus on mission
The financial tremors of the past few years have brought into sharp relief any challenges or weaknesses nonprofits face, forcing them to take a close look at how they are, or are not, working toward their missions.
"They mostly have survived, but they have done it by really paring back," says Winner. "They have laid off people, they haven't replaced people, and they really have focused on their core mission."
That's both good and bad, she says.
Getting back to the core can reduce a nonprofit's "mission creep," reining in new, add-on programs that can lead to redundancy or even fall outside the organization's true expertise.
"On the other hand, there's creativity and innovation that's lost when you feel like you don't have the capacity to address additional challenges," Winner says.
To make sure they are cutting the fat and not the muscle, nonprofits need to know what's working and what isn't.
Kendall says that means identifying the results they want to achieve, then putting in place systems to evaluate programs and track progress.
"Those I observe doing better now are those that both track their results and have learned how to communicate their results," she says.
That can be difficult for some nonprofits, she says, particularly those whose efforts can takes years or even decades to fully pay off, or those with goals that are difficult to measure.
But every nonprofit should look for some way, either qualitative or quantitative, to gauge its effectiveness.
Recently, nonprofits have been forced to cut budgets and staff, in many cases without eliminating programs, a dynamic that can lead to fewer people doing the same amount of work.
"Underneath all of this is a movement to ensure the integrity of their purpose and mission, so that it guides their hard decisions," says Kendall. "Those who have not been able to do that are going out of business, limping along or cutting their capacity to deliver what they do, and there are a number of nonprofits on the ropes."
In some cases, she says, "the one thing that can get them off the ropes is revisiting their core mission."
Collective voice
Given the host of challenges nonprofits face, particularly looming government cuts, coming together as a sector to give voice to unmet needs is paramount.
Nonprofits are stepping up, says Kendall, advocating not only for their individual organizations and the communities they serve, but joining forces to create a stronger, more united voice for the sector as a whole.
By reaching out to their legislators to give a face to people and communities in need, and to talk about the impact nonprofits have, nonprofits can cement their role as valuable government partners.
"It's not us against them," says Kendall. "It's the role of nonprofits as resources."
Nonprofits are "the most grounded entities in terms of knowing what's really going on in communities," she says. "They're often an early-warning system for the problems, and they know the effects of cuts on people's lives."
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Jourdan Dunn has just given us some serious denim-inspo with her off-duty Fashion Week outfit.
While we were mingling backstage at the Topshop Unique SS15 show on Sunday, we stopped for a cheeky chinwag with one of our favourite leggy British strutters. And we instantly fell for her pearl-adorned boyfriend jeans.
Teamed with her too-cool Riche Biche motif tee and a pair of white hot stilettos, Jourdan's embellished jeans raised her denim game in a big way as she sat getting primped and preened ahead of her runway show.
It's not the first time we've seen pretty pearl-adorned jeans making a statement, either. We remember being just as smitten back in April when fellow fashion-forward beauty Rihanna worked a pair of Tu Es Mon Tresor Pearl Embellished Boyfriend Jeans with a cropped pink Chanel blazer and Louboutins on her birthday night out.
With RiRi and Jourdan both backing the pearl, we've been inspired to get creative with our trusty denim stash.
Give your favourite jeans – skinny or boyfriend only, ripped might be overkill – an instant AW14 update by snapping up these Loose Pearl Beads off eBay and sewing onto the legs.
Go for a straight line down the outside leg like RiRi, or make like Ms Dunn with pretty all-over pearls.
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This post is part of a series on lessons learned from past presidential appointments. We're grateful for the expertise of Robert Rizzi & Dianna Mullis of Steptoe & Johnson, LLP in developing this series.
This post is part of a series on lessons learned from past presidential appointments. We're grateful for the expertise of Robert Rizzi & Dianna Mullis of Steptoe & Johnson, LLP in developing this series. You can read Part 1 here.
Lesson #2: The Truth (or Some Version of It) Always Comes Out
Bernard Kerik's nomination in 2004 to be secretary of the Department of Homeland Security represents a classic case study of the failure on two sides of the vetting equation—the nominee and the White House counsel.
Kerik, the former New York City police commissioner, abruptly withdrew his name from consideration a week after being nominated by President George W. Bush, citing questions related to the immigration status of a former household employee. But the nomination floundered because of a number of other critical vetting issues.
After his withdrawal, a long list of other potential problems surfaced. There were financial conflicts, including the ownership of restricted stock that he could not divest; purported ties to mob figures; hard-to-explain home improvements paid for by others; a bankruptcy or two; extramarital affairs; and unreported loans. Kerik made a grave misstep in failing to identify these problems to vetting officials at the White House when his nomination was hustled through the personnel vetting process in late 2004.
The Kerik case also highlights a failure on the part of the White House vetting team to use basic tools of research to identify potential problems. Many of the issues that were identified after the nomination became public were either widely known by reporters, especially in the New York City metropolitan area, or could be located by a search of public records or found on the internet.
The basic lesson of this case is that those with vetting responsibility must do their own due diligence and cannot rely upon the nominee to be the sole source of all information, and those doing the vetting must not rush through the nomination process.
For further discussion of precedents, authorities and case studies in the vetting process, see the Presidential Appointments Vetting Guide prepared by the Partnership's Center for Presidential Transition in collaboration with Allen & Overy and Steptoe & Johnson.Read Part 1Read Part 3Read Part 4Read Part 5Read Part 6
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Applied A Bunch of Stickers To My S.U.V.
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I do my part, I pay my dime.
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Grandpa's a Nutjob
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Up on the rooftop big steel jaws
Stealin' Movies
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Sit down and lose the hat
Little Monkee
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Yonder stands little Monkee
Psychic Phone Line Bluesto the tune of East Virginia Blues - (old bluegrass standard)
Bleaque Alley to Creeque Alley - The Mamas and the Papas
Stalking Merry Monkee-men to "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"
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Flower Parade
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The annual Flower Parade (Bloemencorso in Dutch) is a feast brimming with beautiful colors and delicious perfumes. Twenty huge floats and thirty lavishly decorated cars follow a 42 kilometre route from Noordwijk to Haarlem. Hundreds of thousands of visitors from Holland and abroad are drawn to the colorful flower spectacle every year. Come early to find a good spot along the road and get the most from the Flower Parade.
- An annual feast of beautiful colors.
- A 42 kilometer route from Noordwijk to Haarlem.
- The route passes the Keukenhof
From Noordwijk to Haarlem
The Flower Parade starts on Saturday at 9.30 a.m. and finishes in Haarlem at 9 p.m. Around 3.30 p.m. the Flower Parade passes the Keukenhof.
On Sunday you can admire the work put into the Flower Parade in Haarlem, where the floats remain on view until 5p.m.
Flower your Life
Millions of flowers and the work of hundreds of volunteers make the most amazing flower parade in the world possible. Make sure you find a good spot along the route, because hundreds of thousands of spectators don't want to miss a second of this spectacular sight.
Other flower parades
The flower parade between Noordwijk and Haarlem is not the only one in Holland. The Flower Parade in Rijnsburg is held in spring, and there are flower parades in Lichtenvoorde and Zundert in fall.
Would you like to stay near the Keukenhof? That's possible! We have a broad range of great hotels and bed and breakfasts for you.
- Frequently Asked Questions
- When is the best time to see Dutch tulips in bloom?
Tulips and other flowers mainly bloom during spring. March through May is therefore the best time to visit the Netherlands if you want to watch them in bloom. The world's most beautiful spring park, the Keukenhof, is open during this time.Read more
- Where is the flower parade held?
There are various flower parades in the Netherlands. Visit the flower parade in the bulb region, Lichtenvoorde or Zundert. These take place on different dates.Read more
- When do flowers bloom in the Netherlands?
Tulips and other flowers mainly bloom during spring. March through May is therefore the best time to visit the Netherlands if you want to watch them in bloom. The world's most beautiful spring park, the Keukenhof, is open during this time.Read more
- When is the Keukenhof open?
The Keukenhof is open from the end of March to mid-May. This is the period when the flowers are in bloom.Read more
- Where are the tulip fields located?
Tulip fields are found in the bulb region near the Keukenhof, in the Noordoostpolder and in the province of Noord-Holland.Read more
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Hip beach cafes and Ibiza-like surroundings are to be found in BloemendaalRead more
Public transport from Schiphol Airport
The train and bus take you from Schiphol to many destinations.Read more
After a visit to Zuid-Kennemerland you will understand why people have wanted to live in this area for many centuries.Read more
Discover what Schiphol Airport has to offer travellers.Read more
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Holland is known as the largest flower shop in the world; the Dutch take their flowers seriously, and not just the tulips.Read more
What is the best time to visit the tulip fields in Holland?Read more
Originally cultivated in the Ottoman Empire (Turkey) Tulips were imported into Holland in the sixteenth century.Read more
When it's spring you should go to the countryside and let the striking colors of the Dutch bulb fields overwhelm you.Read more
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Expressions of regret and horror, prayer services and moments of silence across the country followed in the aftermath of a shooting in a historic church in Charleston, S.C. The rampage on June 17 claimed the lives of nine people. Once again the nation faced the grim, inexplicable spectacle of a mass slaying while a police dragnet began for the 21-year-old suspect Dylann Roof.
His motives for the attack on an evening Bible study group were unclear at press time, but acquaintances described Roof as troubled since childhood and a website he apparently constructed was full of white supremacist rhetoric and imagery. The fact that the attack occurred in a church was bad enough; what has been worse is the clear likelihood that the rampage had been racially motivated—especially as the nation is already reeling from a number of controversies related to the questionable and at times homicidal use of force against African-American men and boys in recent encounters with police around the country.
When the suspect was eventually arrested 245 miles from Charleston in Shelby, N.C., the Internet was already crackling with revelations of racist gestures and comments made by the suspect that seemed to indicate this senseless attack had been rooted in racial animus.
For many, the massacre at a black church in Charleston was simply another mass shooting—more evidence that the number and severity of such attacks has been escalating in recent years even as efforts toward new gun control measures consistently fail to gather momentum in Washington. But for African-Americans, church violence has historic dimensions that make this attack even more difficult to endure. The attack on the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, the oldest A.M.E. church in the South, reflects "a pattern of random, racialized violence against religious institutions," said Valerie Cooper, associate professor of black church studies at Duke University.
"Persons burned churches because they thought the congregating of blacks together meant that that was a foment for some kind of revolutionary action," said the Rev. Teresa Fry Brown, historiographer of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Robert E. Guglielmone of the Diocese of Charleston issued a statement the day after the handgun rampage. "The inside of any church is a sanctuary," he said. "When a person enters, he or she has the right to worship, pray and learn in a safe and secure environment. For anyone to murder nine individuals is upsetting, but to kill them inside of a church during a Bible study class is devastating to any faith community."
Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Ky., president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, on June 19 expressed his "grief and deep sadness" upon hearing the news of the slaying of the Rev. Clementa C. Pinckney and other church members. He said the nation's Catholic community "stands with all people who struggle for an end to racism and violence, in our families, in our places of worship, in our communities and in our world."
President Obama, commenting for the 14th time, by some media counts, on a shooting rampage during his presidency, said, "There is something particularly heartbreaking about the death happening in a place in which we seek solace and we seek peace, in a place of worship."
He added, "I've had to make statements like this too many times. Communities like this have had to endure tragedies like this too many times.... Once again, innocent people were killed in part because someone who wanted to inflict harm had no trouble getting their hands on a gun.
"Now is the time for mourning and for healing, but let's be clear," President Obama said, "at some point, we as a country will have to reckon with the fact that this type of mass violence does not happen in other advanced countries. It doesn't happen in other places with this kind of frequency.... And it is in our power to do something about it."


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As a sideproject when traveling in Dubai, i started to copy photo's of Thomas Meyer's project: "The Resort". I had printed some of his photo's to take with me for inspiration and research as of what to expect, and the plan of taking the exact same photo's came later during the trip. The hunt for the exact location was one of the most fun things i have done regarding to photography. Afterwards i emailed Sir Meyer and his response was: "this is realy amazing. Never had one who tried to restage my pictures, as far as I know. I´ll take it as a compliment." www.thomas-meyer.com
It was fun, but i consider them Mr. Meyers photo's and not mine at all. The photo's i took are poor copy's of something far more beautiful.


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Province seeks input an attempt to boost conservation efforts
Conservation Halton welcomes review
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Conservation Halton is hoping that a review of the Conservation Authorities Act will silence critics who accuse the agency of misusing its powers.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) recently announced a review of the roles, responsibilities, funding and governance of conservation authorities (CAs) under the Conservation Authorities Act (CAA). According to the ministry, the demands placed on the province's resources have multiplied since the act's inception in 1946. This has led to a system of management that has grown "increasingly complex" between the Province, municipalities and the CAs.
Ken Phillips, chief administrative officer for Conservation Halton (CH), said it's time the Province provides some clarity for its resource management strategy to educate people on the responsibilities of Ontario's 36 CAs.
"Some people think we are just a regulator and they aren't popular. It's the same as someone getting a ticket for speeding, a parking ticket. No one likes the person who has the power to be a regulator, but we're doing our job."
A local organization that manages and protects the environment and natural resources, CH's jurisdiction spans 1,000 square kilometres of land, 17 creeks, 26 kilometres of Lake Ontario shoreline, forest cover and 80 kilometres of Ontario's Niagara Escarpment. A contentious power, CAs can control whether a developer can build on an environmentally sensitive chunk of land, even if it's privately owned. It can also hold up to the process for homeowners, who at times, need a permit from CAs before commencing renovations.
"Critics say we are overreaching our bounds, not acting within our jurisdiction…we're doing our job – to protect the environment and protect human life and property," said Phillips.
The list of responsibilities that falls under the jurisdiction of CAs continues to grow. For instance, Lake Ontario shoreline management and the Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act have been delegated to CAs, along with a more active role managing invasive species.
"As the resources shrank at the ministry, conservation authorities were there to pick up the things they weren't capable of doing anymore," said Phillips.
In addition, CAs handle reforestation, flood control, floodplain management, fish and wildlife habitat, water quality monitoring, rural drainage, stream flow monitoring, tourism, municipal plan review, wetlands protection, watershed strategies and erosion control, to name a few.
Burlington Liberal MPP Eleanor McMahon, parliamentary assistant to Bill Mauro, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, has been mandated to review the CAA. In a press release, she recognized the importance of CAs in "ensuring Ontario remains the beautiful, healthy and green province that it is."
"As pressures on our environment increase, we need to ensure that this valuable tool is modernized," she said.
Phillips said one thing that would help with modernization is money. In 1996, Ontario cut transfer payments administered by the MNRF to CAs across Ontario from $40 million to $7.6 million. The next year, the ministry committed to 50 per cent funding with municipalities for eligible programs, estimated to be $34 million. To date, this funding has not been provided, with the exception of the Water Erosion Control Infrastructure program.
In 2013, municipal levies accounted for 48 per cent of CA revenue, while self-generated revenue was 40 per cent, provincial funding was 10 per cent and federal funding was two per cent.
"I would hope that more funding options would open up, but I don't think it's going to happen," said Phillips.
The Conservation Halton chief administrative officer's biggest hope is that the review will clarify the responsibilities of CAs to make sure everyone knows they're doing exactly what they've been delegated.
And with a land use planning review of four pieces of legislation aimed at protecting the environment currently underway, the timing's right, said Phillips. The legislations include the Greenbelt Plan, Niagara Escarpment Plan, Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan and the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe.
Mauro, the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, said the review would take into consideration comments from the public, municipal partners and other stakeholders.
"Our government recognizes the importance of managing key natural resources to meet the current and future needs of Ontarians," said Mauro.
A discussion paper has been posted for public consultation. It represents the first step in the ministry's review. Feedback will help identify priority areas for the review and produce a range of perspectives on how to improve the current resource management framework.
To access the discussion paper or comment online, please visit the Environmental Registry at http://www.ebr.gov.on.ca/ and search for EBR Registry Number 012-4509 or "Conservation Authorities Act." Deadline for submission is October 19.


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Originally I was to get the Elizabeth Dress in another print which sold out. I immediately received a call from the shop and was asked if I would like any other print instead. The Gay Pari print struck my fancy, so I grabbed that one instead. The rich colors and print were unlike anything I have seen before.
As Retrospec'd is an Australian brand, the package arrived, beautifully wrapped, just a few days later. This is exciting for anyone in Australia, as many of the best retro brands tend to be located overseas and therefore take weeks to arrive.
I was pleasantly surprised by the colors of the dress, which are closer to the pink hues showcased in this photo by Brooke Orchard Photography than they are to the stock photo.
Since I already had a trip to Werribee Mansion's Rose Garden planned, I took my little camera and had my lovely sister-in-law snap some photos for me there. Mind you, I felt silly doing it when there are already beautiful, professional photos like the one above taken by Brooke Orchard, who never ceases to amaze me with her retro photography. There is no way I can do the dress justice like she can, but I digress.
Little Miss Selene ran amok whilst we hastily grabbed a few photos. I can't blame her - the gardens at Werribee Mansion are big and beautiful, and I did my fair share of running around with her.
Right, onto sizing! This dress has no stretch to it, and the size chart for the size 8 that I got lists a maximum of 35 inches for the bust and 27 inches for the waist. It is definitely true to size. The bust was fairly tight on me as I am currently breastfeeding and, well, lets just say I am pretty sure the girls' are a little bigger than 35 inches at the moment. The waist fit just right. Normally I have a 25 inch waist, but having had my second daughter a month ago, my waist is still figuring itself out. I do wish there was just a tiny big of stretch to the fabric as it was a little uncomfortable around the underarm area, but this probably has to do more with the fact that my bust doesn't quite fit into the dress at the moment.
For reference for my fellow Americans, an Aussie size 8 is like a US size 4, a size 10 is like a size 6, and so forth.
The quality is perfect. The construction of the dress is flattering, from the perfectly full pleats to the well thought out ruched bust that accommodates a range of bust sizes. As I said above - worth the money.
My favourite part of the dress is the faux wrap/sweetheart neckline. The way the straps curve reminds me of the perfect retro silhouette and is definitely something you don't see often in modern clothing. I also love all of the vibrant colors in the print. Whilst this is a perfect summer dress, it works so well for Autumn and the range of colors give it several options for accessories.
As you can see here, I am wearing a petticoat with the dress. Some pleated skirts and dresses don't fit a petticoat well, but this one does without a problem! I'm wearing a rather flat one from Leg Avenue that offers just a little poof, but you could definitely fit a fuller petticoat if that's your preference.
Speaking of, I've had a few ladies ask about my weight after having my darling Aurora. Basically, I gained 12 kilos all up with my pregnancy this time (the same as with Selene). I lost 6 kilos within a week of her birth, but the scale has barely moved since. I found this very disheartening, as I was back to my pre-pregnancy weight within a month after I had Selene. I did a little research and had a chat with my midwife and found that I had been eating so little since having Aurora (ain't no time to eat with two kiddos, I tell you!) that, in combination with burning 600 calories a day breastfeeding, my body was actually in starvation mode and holding onto fat for dear life. This was why I wasn't losing any weight. So I've been forcing myself to finish my meals where possible, and already my metabolism has kicked into higher gear and I've lost half a kilo after seeing absolutely no progress for 3 weeks. Hopefully this trend continues and I can get back to my normal weight of 58 kilos soon!
Which clothing brand convinced you to save your pennies and take the plunge? Have you ever had a dress you used as a goal post for weight loss? xo, Miss Betty Doll


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Cinema, Music, and the Sorrows and Joys of Everyday Life
The Final Ascension of Wm. M. Berger
Friday, August 12, 2011
mine eyes are open
And at the risk of being "tacky," or "proud," if I don't sound my own trumpet, who will? I have never been, and likely never will be, one of the "celebrity" DJs at WFMU (you know who they are, they know who they are.) I'm not out to please most of the people most of the time, or to get the most playlist comments, or the most praise. I don't disparage the hard work of any of my colleagues at the station, certainly not, though it seems my lot is to be appreciated fully by the enthusiastic few, and that's just fine. If my grapes taste the least bit sour, it's only because I'm such a fool that I actually believe the music I support should be "popular" music, if not "pop." I use only the best materials to dress my canvas, and expect some notice for it, though it's acceptable all the same that my mood is not the mood of the masses. If there were no "thesis," there would be no need for antithesis.
The Decimus live set was strikingly accomplished, brilliant, exquisite—you'll see. You can hear it as part of the full horrorcast™, by clicking on the hanged priest above, or wait for the mp3 download to appear on WFMU's Beware of The Blog and Free Music Archive.
Also receiving notice on the listener-comments board was the music of the late Conrad Schnitzler, Throudos (new album can be downloaded for FREE), Guilt, Tomhet, gitche-anahmi-bezheu, and the Epileptinomicon/HIJDRA cassette.
A show so tight you could tie a bow around it, and I do say so myself. Pride is the lion's sin, and I'm a lion who doesn't give a shit what the trendies (Martial Canterel? Really?) and the nostalgia freaks are after.
No special guests next week, but lots of great shows and night callers coming up this Autumn (Black Twilight Circle tour, anyone? See Oct. 6 at that link) and many a pending event yet to be inked and announced.
Thank YOU for listening. It's you the listeners that truly make the Castle turrets spin 'round.
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Martial Canterel is a flaming turd, The Castle is not.ReplyDelete
Just a turd, then? For The Castle, I mean? Dry turds all around!ReplyDelete
Good Job!ReplyDelete
strange sounds i like very much! dicimus cool!! Throudos is amazing!!! i like very much the strange atmosphere and the passages unknown, I want more of Throudos and Decimus !!!!
Always a thoughtful commentary, Wm. MCoQ isn't for everyone, but the enthusiastic few ingest it's cocktail of under-the-sink petrochemical solvents with utter glee.ReplyDelete
I will, not meekly, add that I've enjoyed Sean's MC project since Confusing Outsides, but perhaps he is beginning to repeat himself. Or, might you posit, that there's no room for innovation when one simply continues to replicate the past?
My comment on Martial Canterel is that there's no room for replication of the past, not when there is so much innovation to be had—elsewhere.ReplyDelete


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Day 1: Upon your arrival at Ulaanbaatar (UB) Railway Station, meet our Team and to be transferred to hotel (very important: the check-in time at hotel is at 14:00). Free time in your own at hotel to be adapted to local time. 18:00-Evening National Performers is included (concert which includes the Tsam dance, traditional Mongolian singers, dancers, Tuvan throat singing and contortionists). Welcome dinner is included at local restaurant. Overnight at your selected hotel.(D)
Day 2: Breakfast. Morning UB City tour. Lunch is included in local restaurant. Afterward, drive to visit the 40 meter /~133,3 feet Genghis Khan Statue on the bank of the Tuul River, at Tsonjin Boldog (55 km/34 miles), east of the Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar. The statue is symbolically pointed east towards his birthplace. It is on top of the Genghis Khan Statue Complex, a visitor centre, itself 10 metres (32 ft 10 in) tall, with 36 columns representing the 36 khans from Genghis to Ligdan Khan. Visitors walk to the head of the horse through its chest and neck of the horse, where they can have a panoramic view. The attached museum has exhibitions relating to the Bronze Age and Xiongnu archaeological cultures in Mongolia, which show everyday utensils, belt buckles, knives, sacred animals, etc. and a second exhibition on the Great Khan period in the 13 and 14th centuries which has ancient tools, goldsmith subjects and some Nestorian crosses and rosaries. Afterward, drive to Gorkhi/Terelj National Park (about 50 km/31 miles). On the way, stop to visit the 100 Lamas cave. Excursion to the Turtle shaped original giant rock. Hiking and trekking to the Arryabal Meditation Temple on the top of mountain. Dinner. Free time. Overnight in tourist fixed gers camp in private. (B/L/D).
Day 3: Breakfast. Visit a Nomadic breeder's family and experience the traditional customs and lifestyle of local residents. Afterward, drive back to Ulaanbaatar (about 70 km/44 miles). Lunch. Shopping for souvenirs and cashmere.Farewell dinner is included at local restaurant. Overnight at selected hotel. (B/L/D).
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Saitama neighborhood 'Johnson Town' offers taste of life in suburban America
(Mainichi Japan)
IRUMA, Saitama -- A simple 15-minute walk from Seibu Railway Co.'s Irumashi Station can transport visitors to a neighborhood that looks not unlike a movie set for suburban America.
The area was developed to house U.S. military families following World War II and went out of style with their withdrawal, but with the gathering of unique residents and shops, the neighborhood began to come alive again about 10 years ago.
The history of what eventually became "Johnson Town" goes back to 1936. Tokyo real estate agent Yoshio Isono bought the roughly 660,000 square meters of what was farmland at the time. After that, the nearby military air force academy (now the Air Self-Defense Force's Iruma Base) was occupied by the U.S. Air Force, which named it Johnson Air Base. The U.S. military houses were built for the families of the personnel at the base. However, after the U.S. withdrew from the area, the houses aged and the neighborhood fell into decay.
Should the buildings be destroyed or kept? That was the question that Isono's son Tatsuo, 79, was faced with in 1996. Tatsuo couldn't forget the richness of the American culture he had encountered living with his father in one of the Johnson Town houses, so he decided to revive the area to its former glory. He renovated the houses that were still standing while also building new modern residences in the same style, and the neighborhood was reborn as "Johnson Town" in 2009.
Currently, some 130 households fill the 79 renovated original and newly built houses. A resident since July 2014, Jun Iwashita, 45, is a professional guitarist and blues researcher. Twenty-five years earlier, he performed in one of the U.S. military houses and he began wishing that he could live in just such a place. He saw a listing for one of the houses online, and when he went to visit the property, he instantly fell in love not only with the solid black floors and wooden deck, but also the atmosphere of the neighborhood as a whole. He promptly moved in.
There are no walls between the houses in Johnson Town, and there is little distance between residents as well. Those who live there naturally become acquaintances, and interactions with the other artistic residents of Johnson Town inspire Iwashita. He was invited to a blues concert held in Los Angeles, California, last year, finally realizing his dream of performing in the U.S.
"The biggest draw of this community is the 'people,'" said Iwashita. "An environment where you can naturally discuss your dreams with one another is the magic of Johnson Town."
But it isn't just Johnson Town's residents that have their own flavor to them. The various shops in the area also have their own unique colors. British vintage item shop Cotswolds opened eight years ago, after the owner was struck by the unique scenery of the area that evoked the feeling of being transported to another country entirely. The shops also actively work together, collaborating to host events regularly. Cotswolds' owner Yoko Ichimura said, "We would like to continue organizing events that visitors will enjoy."
Another business attracting attention from even those beyond Saitama Prefecture is the restaurant Fukumistu-do that opened in February of last year. The shop is popular for its vegetable-filled curry that doesn't use any oil or flour. "There are many people who will come and help you when you're in a pinch," said Fukumistu-do owner Masando Miura. "It's probably our collective love for the town that fosters the momentum to liven up the area." Johnson Town administrative office head Akio Isono added, "We are aiming to create a barrier-free community where it is easy for anyone to live while preserving the abundant nature and unique buildings of the area."
In 2015, Johnson Town won the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism urban landscape prize in the urban space division. The town was praised for a private company creating a cityscape overflowing with charm while preserving the cultural heritage of the occupied U.S. military base housing.
To preserve that culture, all of the residences are rental only, and the application process is unique in that after viewing the interior of a property, one must sit down for an interview with owner and real estate company president Tatsuo Isono. All houses are equipped with security systems to protect the safety of residents, and the interior of the houses are free to be renovated as the occupants like. Lately, the residents have been working together to increase opportunities in which Johnson Town inhabitants can mingle, such as celebrations for children entering school and Christmas parties.
On the other hand, however, Johnson Town has also become popular as a prized location for taking photos for Instagram. On weekends and holidays, one can see people wandering around taking photos of the area, and there have even been some issues with visitors finding themselves in private residential areas. The town administrative office has been posting educational information online as well as putting up blockades to discourage entry.
"This is a residential area where people are actually living," said Akio Isono. "We would like people to show basic manners while enjoying the town."
(Japanese original by Tomoko Kagawa, Tokyo Regional News Department)


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Shashi Tharoor is wrong. Indians cannot innovate.
This post was long pending and lazily taking form. But a particular incident accelerated its publication – a few tweets exchanged between me and Dr.Shashi Tharoor MP, Diplomat etc.
[I have been trying to hear his speech but have been unable to do so due to a tech glitch. Not sure if it is at my end (I stay in India) or the host site. Will keep trying. In the meantime I checked tharoor.in for the speech. But they haven't put it up yet.]
Now the meat of this post. At the outset I cannot accept a superficial opinion of how well India is innovating based on an armchair expert's understanding of what innovation is. Such well meaning people have unwittingly caused more harm than good. We have been subjected to this lie for centuries. A look at our history (err-mythology?) and our text books which perpetuate this lie are proof. This lie which has been bandied about recklessly for centuries has made us complacent. What we need instead is a jolt of reality, a shocker to wake us from this reverie.
Dr. Shashi Tharoor is basically a well read, well educated, widely traveled diplomat, author and nouveau politician of certain repute. The fact that his only claim to the Indian tag is ancestry and matrimony may be the only dampener. That not withstanding, he should, like many other celebs and politicians, realize that they are basically 'media magnets' at such events (Launch of the India Innovation Institute – University of Toronto) . Not experts on each and every institute and organization they inaugurate. What if Mallika Sherawat assumes she is an expert on cancer just because she once inaugurated a cancer hospital.
Why did Shashi Tharoor make this statement? What makes him and his ilk experts on innovation? Why do they mask our lack of innovative spirit as globalization? Is innovation so simple and pedestrian to define and judge? Has such careless talk of big, earth shattering innovations scared and prevented the Indian tinkerer from experimenting? Have such references set the bar too high? What is innovation?
There are two simple definitions.
The more popular 'External' view, like Shashi Tharoor's, which basically refer to 'big ticket', 'corporate' innovation. The kind that happens in Honda, GE, 3M or Philips' development centers in India (& elsewhere globally) and are unduly publicized. These companies bring the sperm and eggs, use the development centers as a surrogate womb (for a fee), a hospitable environment and finally take away the baby. I really am not privy to the goings on in these development centers and the actual Indian contribution, but knowing a thing or two about Indian inventiveness, will reserve my comments. But these innovations are not individualistic. It is a team effort, a cross border collaboration between people & companies , normally socially irrelevant, are budget based / profit oriented (Hoechst must have shelved several life saving drugs for just this very reason) and DO NOT define the inventive spirit of a country or society nor do they directly benefit it.
Every time I fire up my pirated copy of Photoshop, my heart swells with pride to see the lone Indian name on the splash screen. But does Adobe sell it cheaper in India?
The less known 'Internal' view, from an innovator like myself. My kind of innovation is, very simply put, Self Help. This definition is true irrespective of caste, color, creed or nationality. It is the global definition of true innovation – at least in spirit. What does an individual do to overcome a mundane social, product or process based problem? How is his solution different from the others? Does his self help technique also help others? An innovation born out of need, sometimes specific to a certain society based on its social fabric and the idiosyncrasies of its denizens, tailor made and cheaper, is the only kind which defines the inventive spirit of a country.
Let me digress a little to explain the concept of Self Help. It will do us good to not myopically trifle this word and assume that it is limited to low key help-of-the-'self', like inventing a better broom or sewing ones own button. It has wider collective ramifications. In the face of humungous, gas guzzling American cars, the Japanese made smaller cars to suit their own local needs and changed the world. India, neglected the compact Premier, nee Fiat, imported big cars for roads meant for bullock carts and landed in more trouble. An Indian employee of GM developing a better power steering Vs a vegetable vendor developing a steering mechanism for a push cart.
Real innovation cannot work under the pressures of deadlines, budgets and profits. It needs the will to succeed in the face of ridicule and repetitive failure and no assured returns.
I am sure Shashi Tharoor, like a lot of others, while inadvertently referring to corporate innovation, succumbed to nationalism in front of an international audience. An understandable defensive facade in the face of ignominy. I have seen many examples of this attitude which stems from the stigma attached to self help innovation. The white collars feel this type of innovation is a non-scientific, unglamorous activity indulged in by blue collared grease monkeys without realizing that any invention worth mentioning took form like this and not in swanky labs. Yet, the debate here is not if corporate innovation happens in India or is it by Indians or the actual volumes but, if this well publicized minority's achievements can be a bench mark to define the inventiveness of a country of a billion plus people.
The question I am often asked is how I can, without any proof, claim that we Indians don't innovate at all?
Since I don't consider 'corporate product development' as innovation (at least in this context), I will answer based only on my definition of the same and let you draw the conclusion assisted by the following simple logic.
When you see a 100 year old Banyan tree in a forest, what proof do you need to prove the fact that bird crapped, a seed fell in this place, germinated, was watered by rain, nourished by natural mineral nutrients, struggled and grew to be what you see now? The result is proof of the fact.
Let us assume that I, an Indian, knowing about or experiencing a personal problem (ex: paan beeda spit stains), devise a way to overcome it (an additive to neutralize the red color. A non-inventive country like India would opt to ban the paan itself). If this is really a wide spread problem, then I will definitely find several other instances of the same being faced by other Indians. If the solution is useful and effective, then the results must show by way of elimination of the problem (cleaner, stain free walls). Over a period of time, if there are several such innovators, all solving small problems, then the results are much more amplified and lucid and our lives visibly improve. Only those ignorant of the evolution of technology would miss the fact that the bolt/nut by itself was a great invention before it became an insignificant part of a bigger invention called a car.
Now, how many of us Indians can claim to have witnessed or experienced such improvements in our lives? And please don't inveigle yourself by referring to inconsequential 'improvements' like imported cell phones or better refrigerators or cars and feel vindicated. Do we, as a nation, have lesser problems? What are these problems that we have solved by innovating – not importing? Is our quality of life better? Can we really compare ourselves to a developed nation? Sadly, we as a nation have failed in both forms of innovation.
Failure of Indian 'corporate' innovation: In the present scenario of technology transfers and international companies operating behind Indian names, it is very convenient for Indians to ignore the role of a Suzuki in a Maruti. But look at another 'pure' Indian company. Hamara Bajaj. The three wheeled contraption called an auto rickshaw from this company is a cornucopia of errors and a long do-not-do list for innovators. Hence I will cite a simple example of non-application of the self help mantra at the corporate level. Even today, the wiper on an auto is the most ineffective piece of equipment ever installed and an oxymoron, if ever there was one. Till a few years ago it was just a strip of rubber on a metal arm directly attached by a shaft to a lever on the inside of the auto. This lever was manually operated by the driver perilously juggling both driving and wiping. (The auto is steered with a handle bar with clutch / gear on one side and throttle / brake on the other) Then, following the convoluted Indian concept of modernization, a motor was carelessly slapped onto it. Did this improve the essential function of the wiper – to wipe away water? No sir. Several generations of Indians, assuming this is all a wiper can do, learnt to ignore it and drove blind till Suzuki showed us the way (pun intended) with their cars. Even heavy transport vehicles and buses manufactured by the likes of TATA and Ashok Leyland used an inefficient and short (a single 12″ blade on a split 3'x 3′ windshield) wiper. This is just one example of Indian 'corporate' innovation. The story was no different with the Fiat or Ambassador. But since they paid the price by shamefully shutting shop, I cite the example of only the resilient Bajaj.
Failure of Indian 'Self Help' Innovation: An Auto driver studying the above problem, maybe experimenting with different wipers, adapting it to suit the Auto and then maybe becoming an entrepreneur. There are millions of Autos in India. Apart from the drivers themselves, there are several hundred million others who use these Autos and are definitely exposed to this lacunae which is a major risk factor. Where then is the better wiper on Autos? Hellooooo innovative India!
My grandfather, like several others of the day, owned a 'holdall' – a rolled up bed and a huge metal trunk that he used when traveling. He used to hire scrawny, under nourished porters to carry them on railway platforms. I wonder what engineering degree from IIT and 3D CAD program was needed to fix 2 bloody wheels to the trunk and effortlessly roll it around like we do nowadays? Even this simple invention, nay, modification was bestowed upon us by foreigners and they could do it because they had invented a dolly and the progression was easy. The importance and utility of this modification is evident by its prolific adoption by Indians. If this is not an easy enough problem to solve, what is? If these are not motivators for innovation, then what are? If this is not an example of our lack of inventiveness, what is?
Ever wondered why a simple raised shit pot is called an 'European commode' and the hole-in-the-floor type is called 'Indian commode'? Ever been shamed by this? Where is the Indian commode now?
Show me one such oversight in the western philosophy of innovation? They don't wait for things to happen. They make it happen – And Dr.Tharoor, this is innovation.
So what is this spiel about Indian Innovation that Shashi Tharoor is harping on to a snickering, better informed world? It really eludes me. Would he be humble enough to read/respond to this post, mull over the issue and maybe even retract his statement, refrain from making and defending such ill informed half truths and WAKE UP AND SMELL THE ROTTING CORPSE INSTEAD OF SPRAYING A CHANEL ON IT?


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I thought I'd mention a couple of relatively new microcar blogs that I've been enjoying.
The first one is Heinkel Cars, Kabines and Cabin Scooters. If you're a fan of the Isetta's funky cousin the Heinkel-Kabine, you'll enjoy this blog as New England scooter enthusiast Shawn M. blogs about the restoration of his Heinkel-Kabine as well as posting some nice period literature and pictures of his beautifully restored scooters.
The second blog is Isetta Velam Journal D'une Restauration. This is a French microcar enthusiast blogging about the restoration of his Isetta Velam. Most of the photos of Velams you see on the web are of complete cars sitting in museums or in somebodies collection, so I'm really enjoying seeing pictures of one in the process of restoration. In my humble opinion, I think Velams are one of the most beautiful versions of the Isetta.


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Occasionally we debate whether something should be classified as design or art. We decide if the creator was acting as a designer or simply an artist, implying the latter is weaker and less desirable.
When we diminish someone's else work to art, we're claiming there is nothing more to it than its looks, implying if it were "design", it would have a deeper meaning. Alternatively, when we elevate work to art, we're claiming it came to existence by an unknown, black magic. We're using the same word to describe both a good and bad thing. (Youssef Sarhan talks about this practice in this recent article.)
The question should not be if a piece is art or something else, but rather, we should ask if the piece holds meaning beyond its aesthetics. Is it worth more than the obvious, or is its only value in its cosmetics?
Pornography doesn't try to hide what it is. In essence, porn has one purpose: to get the viewer really excited (to understate it). There is no conceptual meaning in what's happening. What you see is exactly what you get. When we create something while ignoring its purpose, our creation becomes nothing more than pornography.
Design is always based on something deeper than the obvious. According to Massimo Vignelli, "There is no design without discipline. There is no discipline without intelligence." In designed work, there's always another level to what's on the surface.
In our work, we shouldn't focus on the superficial, but rather, focus on something deeper. Aim for particular goals and solve specific problems; by doing so, we'll drive people to extreme excitement, because it works well, not just because it looks cool.


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We had a couple really cool days here in Utah and it got us so excited for Fall! We love Summer of course, but needing to wrap up in a blanket does have its charms, too! Today we are sharing a new-to-us company, Humbleweave, that makes the most amazing knit blankets for babies on up! They're offering 10% off all products all week long 13th-18th, just enter SMALLFRY10 at check-out!
You can see how thick they are from these photos, but the best part is they are so soft as well! Check out our favorites for baby and home!
This cloud print wins of course. Do you wall remember our unquenchable cloud print obsession at the beginning of Small Fry? It's still going strong. Here's Raleigh snoozing with Fluffy Clouds in gray:
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Integrated artwork and public accessibility have made the foyer of 400 George highly responsive to its context
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Brisbane's recently completed 400 George sits on the axis of what is fast becoming known as a public art hub in the burgeoning North Quarter of Brisbane's CBD. Reigning throughout the base building, foyer and integrated foyer artworks is a visual code of simplicity, refinement, materiality, and the desire to connect people with place.
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