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From the first line of the first song, New Shackle Island stands proud as a bold declaration of intent by Nashville songwriters Foster and Chelsea McGinty. Giddy with the rush that comes from getting your courage up, holding hands, and plunging headlong into the purposeful pursuit of ones loftiest goals, New Shackle Island is a record of confident, in the pocket Alt-Country music. Spacious, arresting choruses painted with classic guy and gal harmonies belie accomplished composition, crafted with an eloquent economy of language. It's precise, high-style New York songwriting polished to a high shine with music-row twang and honky-tonk electricity.
Our hero's journey together begins not in a beer-soaked music hall west of the Cumberland but in a vintage clothing boutique in Manhattan's Soho. Foster was exposed to music early and often; his father and uncle rehearsed their Classic Rock/Motown cover band in the families basement. Sometimes Foster would sit in with the band at bars along the Mississippi River in his hometown of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Throughout his teenage years McGinty put together bands and after high school he made his debut under the name Foster McGinty in the city he was born in, Memphis, Tennessee. Soon enough Foster moved from the "bootheel" of Missouri to New York City to chase his rock'n'roll dreams, recording and gigging in support of a psychedelic rock record called Peach Red.
Planning a westward relocation to Los Angeles, Chelsea decided on one last visit to her favorite shop on Prince St. to find some boots. "It was about 10 minutes before closing time when I walked in," she explains. "There was this guy standing there with a halo of curls. There was fuzzy white light around his face and I felt like someone had just blown dandelion fuzz in my face. I instantly saw a future bandmate and Foster says he saw his life partner. We were both right." They stayed in touch, and when Chelsea could no longer resist the pull of the Big Apple they reconnected. They began working on music together and started playing out together as often as they could (Timeout New York called Foster "a head-turning guitar-pop craftsman.") After their marriage the couple relocated to a woodland artists cottage in historic Woodstock, NY. While performing and writing in the Catskill Mountains, Chelsea's voice became a vital part of the Foster McGinty sound. In Woodstock they recorded Foster McGinty's sophomore release, The Lucy Stone, at legendary Dreamland Studios (a converted old church).
Determined to pursue their career to the fullest, they couple once again hit the road, this time settling in Music City. Waiting to release The Lucy Stone until after the move proved fruitful. "The record landed us on Nashville radio station Lightning 100 and got us booked on a few of their showcases and clubs around town" says Foster. "importantly, it brought us to Nashville. In New York City I played rock and focused on the guitar, but in Nashville I've honed my chops as a songwriter."
New Shackle Island is the first music they've written together at their home in Nashville, and you can feel it in the music. "We live off of a main road called 'New Shackle Island', so we thought that would be a fitting title for our first Tennessee record" says Foster. Recorded at producer Keith Gattis' (George Strait, Dwight Yokam) Pioneertown Studios in East Nashville, the record features both Gattis and Audley Freed (The Black Crowes, Peter Frampton, Sheryl Crow) on guitar in addition to Foster. Fred Eltringham (Jacob Dylan, Sheryl Crow – who happens to be from the same part of Missouri as Foster) handled drums and percussion, John Henry Trinko played keys, and Billy Mercer and Jabe Beyer played bass.
Thematically, New Shackle Island is a paean to the human spirit, and the sense of freedom and exhilaration that comes from committing fully to following ones dreams. "It's hard to be who you want to be and do what you want to do in life" relates Foster. "These songs are about our dreams and that journey, but generally speaking life is a journey no matter who you are or what you're doing. Nothing is easy. I hope people can relate when listening and that it helps them push on with faith in the future."
Chelsea and Foster McGinty hope those who listen will find some reassurance and a kindred spirit in the grooves of New Shackle Island. Sometimes it's as much about the journey as it is the destination, and we can all find at least a small comfort in knowing the two of them are out there, chasing their dreams together.
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As we come out of E3, an expo that gives us a peek at the year ahead, now's a good time to look back at the year's best releases so far.
It's been an eclectic mix, from anticipated blockbusters such as BioShock Infinite and Tomb Raider, atmosphere-drenched digital titles like Year Walk and a trio of must-have games on 3DS.
The Last of Us
Platform: PS3
What our review said: "With a hauntingly beautiful game world, stunning visuals and a wide variety of ways in which players can approach combat, The Last of Us is another exceptional game from the team at Naughty Dog.
"However, it's the studio's ability to make this past-pandemic world and its contrasting cast of characters feel so believable and credible that really makes The Last of Us stand out from its peers."
Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Platform: 3DS
What our review said: "Despite the many additions, New Leaf doesn't change the fact that Animal Crossing is a game where you have to find your own fun.
"But thanks to some welcome tweaks and neat 3DS-specific features, for those that want to slowly savour paying a mortgage, picking fruit and making friends with weird animals in short but sweet daily bursts, New Leaf is the best Animal Crossing yet."
DmC: Devil May Cry
Platform: Xbox 360, PS3, PC
What our review said: "DmC: Devil May Cry is a hugely entertaining game with a tight story and unbeatable action.
"Any fears that the new-look Dante can't fill his white-haired predecessor's boots are soon dispelled, although the incredibly deep combat system is the real star of the show."
Fire Emblem: Awakening
Platform: 3DS
What our review said: "For fans of the series, Awakening is still true to the roots laid out by past games, while seamlessly incorporating the new pairing mechanics for a fresh experience.
"Meanwhile, Awakening also makes a perfect entry point for new players, as its well-paced story gradually introduces new mechanics and allows for players to still discover new strategies long into its 50 or more hour-long campaign.
"Nintendo and Intelligent Systems have reawakened the Fire Emblem series in top form, merging its story and tactical combat as a masterful accomplishment for strategy RPGs."
Luigi's Mansion 2
Platform: 3DS
What our review said: "Practically every room in this expansive follow-up feels lovingly handcrafted and crammed full of things to tinker with, filled with playful animations and spoils to discover.
"...While the [3DS] has been blessed with multiple must-have Mario adventures, it's a delight to say there's now an essential one from his often overlooked sibling too."
Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch
Platform: PS3
What our review said: "It's a huge game with a combat system that's sure to go down well with role-playing and particularly Pokémon fans, providing enormous scope for experimentation and a decent challenge to boot.
However, it's the animation, environments, characters and music that will be most fondly remembered. Level-5 has crafted a wonderful game world in which enormous pleasure is gleaned from discovering every new town, village and island.
"Studio Ghibli, meanwhile, has helped to create a memorable and touching narrative that's sure to strike a chord with gamers both young and old."
Cart Life
Platform: PC
What our review said: "Cart Life likes to throw you into the deep end, and it can get overwhelming initially as you struggle to manage your valuable time.
"But the beauty is, when you screw up, you do feel terrible. The game does a fantastic job at evoking empathy for these characters.
"No matter how tough things get, though, you're meant to battle through them - just like life. And when you reach the end of a character's story, there's a unique sense of satisfaction that you've made it despite all of the hardship."
BioShock Infinite
Platform: Xbox 360, PS3, PC
What our review said: "Despite a few rather minor complaints here and there, nothing can take away from how wonderfully written and beautifully acted BioShock Infinite is. It's surely a new high for gaming storytelling and characterisation.
"While it was a risk to move away from the depths of Rapture and into the clouds of Columbia, Irrational Games has once again crafted a dazzling new world, which succeeds in taking the franchise to stunning new heights."
Year Walk
Platform: iOS
What our review said: "Set in a small Swedish town bordering the woods, Year Walk is easily one of the most unique adventure games to hit iOS in a long time.
"Since much of the action takes place while stumbling through the snowy woods at night, there is a tense and occasionally frightening atmosphere to the game.
"...Between its eerie atmosphere, creative puzzles and clever use of an oft-ignored area of folklore, Year Walk is a brilliant game that will stick with you long after the credits roll."
Tomb Raider
Platform: Xbox 360, PS3, PC
What our review said: "The gaming equivalent of Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy, the latest Tomb Raider is a gritty franchise reboot, exploring the origins of everybody's favourite female adventurer in a new environment.
"...With a well-written cast of characters, mightily impressive production techniques, sumptuous visuals, tight platforming and surprisingly enjoyable combat, Tomb Raider is most definitely a release to be treasured.
Honourary mentions: Rogue Legacy, StarCraft 2: Heart of the Swarm, Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, Antichamber, Guacamelee, Metal Gear Rising: Revengance, Gunpoint, Metro: Last Light, Monaco: What's Your is Mine, GRID 2, Ridiculous Fishing, Call of Juarez: Gunslinger
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An update on the Welsh Athletics Endurance Championships due to be held over the coming months; Welsh Cross Country Championships
Entries for the Welsh Cross Country Championships close at 4.30pm on Thursday 16th February.
The event takes place on Saturday 25th February in Singleton Park, Swansea. The 2016 race saw a considerable increase on recent numbers and 2017 is expected to attract the largest entry that the championships have seen in many years.
Athletes are reminded that the Championships are for club runners of all abilities. In 2016 Liswerry Runners won the 'mass participation Cup' within the event, which is awarded to the club providing the most finishers in the senior / masters races.Entries have now closed. Thursday 16th at 4.30pm - Final List of entries - download
Welsh Marathon Championships The Welsh Marathon Championships take place within the Virgin Money London Marathon on Sunday 23rd April 2017. Entries for the race have now closed.
Welsh Championship results will appear on the Welsh Athletics website as soon as possible after race day.
Welsh 5km Road Race Championships The 2017 Welsh 5km Championships take place within the Cardiff 5k – Race for Victory in Whitchurch on Sunday 30th April. The race uses entirely closed roads around the Whitchurch and Llandaff areas of the City. Live Music, Streetfood and entrertainments all add to the event experience.
Entries for the Championships close at midnight on Sunday 16th April. Entries are available here.
Welsh Trail Running Championships / Welsh Inter-Regional Championships
The 2017 Welsh Trail Running Championships will take place over the half marathon distance, within the Royal Welsh Trail Running Festival on Sunday 21st May.
Entries for the Welsh Championships are available here. Full event information is available here.
Athletes are selected by their respective region, for the Inter-Regional Championships.
Full information on all these events can be found within the competition pages of the Welsh Athletics Website.
Fixture List
Welsh Athletics Ltd.Cardiff International Sports Stadium Leckwith Road Cardiff. CF11 8AZ.
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The Days Inn Willmar is conveniently located off Hwy 12 and Hwy 23-71 bypass. Of course you will be treated to all the standard Days Inn extras that make your stay more enjoyable, like our FREE Daybreak Breakfast, refreshing SolTerre shower experience, and Free WI-FI in every room! Days Inn's Service Promise ensures you'll have a great stay at a great rate and the opportunity to shop, dine & explore all while earning Wyndham Rewards Points. Clean, comfortable lodging at very reasonable prices and "Outrageous Guest Service" at no extra charge.
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Tuesday, November 20, 2007
About the Buckeye Naturists
Our activities include indoor swims, parties, and other events during the cooler weather months. At the swims, you will have the opportunity to play water volleyball, swim a few laps, and socialize with fellow naturists. We currently are looking for a new pool, if you know of one, please e-mail us the information. During the summer, we will travel to landed naturists/nudist clubs around the state and to various clothing-optional sites.
All TBN events are clothing-optional. Most people in attendance will be nude, but there is no requirement or pressure to be nude at our winter swims.
Membership in TBN is $20.00 per year, per family, couple or individual. Benefits of membership include discounted admission to our swims.
You may wish to attend one or more of our events before deciding if membership in a naturist organization is right for you. Attendance at activities before joining, however, is not mandatory. A membership form is available here as a .pdf file.
The Buckeye Naturists is a "family-oriented" group, meaning that conduct at our activities should be as if your family is present.
Please read our Code of Ethics before attending any of our events.
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Great site! I've been a "social nudist" for about 3 years now and have visited several "landed clubs" many times over... (and I've also been a member of AANR for about 3 years too!) My questions for you: 1) are you "single friendly?" 2) what are the rates for visiting your monthly swims and/or for membership? and 3) are kids free or is there a charge for them? (I have a 5 year old son.) Thanks for your prompt answers!
- October 17, 2008 at 8:44 PM
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Yes, single friendly within reason. Swims generally run under $10 for admission. Same swim site is shared with another AANR club every two weeks. Kids are generally free to swims, and family rates are available. Due to reorganization, some communication and mail lilst have been lost. Please re-contact for further details.
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text: Researchers at Universität Kiel and Universität Hamburg, both in Germany, have achieved a sharper focus of soft x-rays from high-power, free-electron sources than from conventional zone-plate optics. The "photon sieve" method uses pinholes that vary in diameter and distribution over the Fresnel zones to obtain a sharper focal spot, together with the suppression of higher-order and finite-size effects.The researchers used a 632.8-nm HeNe laser to compare the performance of the technique with that of a zone plate with a minimum structure size of 100 µm. The results verified the technique's superior focus. They reported their results in the Nov. 8 issue of Nature. They hope the sieves will provide new opportunities in x-ray microscopy, spectroscopy and lithography.


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Discussion in 'Politics' started by onedomino, Mar 4, 2005.
"But as an American" -- just doesn't seem enough to tip the scales for folks like Soderberg. They get their high from feeling they are intellectually superior. And when events prove them wrong, they simply can't help themselves--they root against their own country ("There's still hope this might not work") and the spread of freedom in a part of the world where dictators have reigned supreme since the beginning of time. Liberalism tops everything. No wonder people such as this are being left in the dust in this country. They are disgusting as hell!
the Dems WANT American soldiers to die so they look right..? My God I have heard it all now... This needs to be shouted from the mountaintops.. Democrats are nothing but traitors!!!! Pure and simple... Political power, not right or wrong, or what's good for the world as a whole, is all these worthless humans give a rat's patoot about.. For God's sake make every democrat you know aware of this foolish woman's statements... Exercise your Second Amendment rights folks, I know I have in multiples, the civil war is just around the corner.. Some people just won't quit braying idiocy until a gun is put to their heads...
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January 8, 2007 · Lessig
On 1/11 (or for you EU types, on 11/1) at 111 Minna, San Francisco, the fabulous EFF will celebrate its 16th Birthday. 16 is a weird birthday to celebrate (for either man or legal entity), but celebrating EFF is not in any way weird.
DJ Ripley and Kid Kameleon will be keeping the dancefloor hopping all night long. EFFers will also be on hand to briefly recap the year in digital rights, and we'll be receiving a very generous birthday present from Scott Beale of Laughing Squid.
A $20 donation gets you in the door. No one will be turned away for lack of funds, and all proceeds go toward our work defending your digital freedom.
This fundraiser is open to the general public. 21+ only, cash bar.
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- adj. Characteristic of stereotypical boys.
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Last Friday the Guardian newspaper commentedon the "boysy" aspect of the Carnegie shortlist.
I think for a long time there weren't too many "boysy" books around and what I've done is tap into those good old-fashioned adventure stories that used to be so popular.
Is it a bit off of us to be amazed that such a hottie can be so, well, boysy?
Over on Radio 4, Alan Johnson was also getting v boysy, running around with the Merseybeats, in the first of a series of 15-minute programmes about how Johnson is a failed rock star.
Men's Hour; Chart the Week; Alan Johnson: Failed Rock Star; Do Pirates Rule the Airwaves?
Hill wanted to channel Chung's low-key, deshabillé, coolest-girl-in-sixth-form sensibility; and also the boysy, briefcase-y spirit of the Elkington.
It's not just that the premise that ladies exert themselves little during sex is a bit boysy and grating "I thought it would be classier than this didn't you?" he acknowledged it's more that the routine, that climaxes with a close-up of his sex face, contrasts poorly against his other material.
Ignoring the boysy banter, beautiful Angel Coulby - a Guinevere who is all smile and freckle and luxuriant curl - is deeply absorbed in a thriller, her train-ticket bookmark clutched in her right hand as she scans the text.
Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph
I loved that band: much less boysy than the Jam, all summer joy, camp promos and Euro-fop fashion.
Alan Johnson was also getting v boysy, running around with the Merseybeats, in the first of a series of 15-minute programmes about how Johnson is a failed rock star.
"We had very boysy boys - it was important that they still looked very masculine in their slips.


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In Memoriam Alfred Becker
Dr. habil. Alfred Becker
*12.12.1934 - †18.8.2010
Die Trauerfeier findet am
A scientist of heart and soul is no longer with us. Alfred Becker was one of the first scientists to join PIK, shaping in particular the direction of hydrological research at the institute. Until his very last days, he visited the institute about once per week, pursuing various personal projects.
Alfred Becker was born in Magdeburg in 1934. He belonged to the "Dresden School" in Hydrology which had international recognition. He was co-author of a classic hydrology textbook ("Angewandte Hydrologie") is still widely used at German Universities. His last, unfinished work was a historical treatise of water management modelling in East Germany.
Alfred Becker has advanced the integrative approach in hydrology substantially, both at the Potsdam Institute, but also on the international scene. His passion concerned the Elbe catchment in Germany and the Czech Republic – but he also worked in mountain catchments worldwide. To him, integrative research meant considering water not just as a topic of hydrology, but to include socio-economic and ecological aspects, in particular aspects connected with climate change.
During the 1990s, Alfred Becker was mostly active internationally, at the UNESCO in Paris and later as deputy chair of the international research programme Biospheric Aspects of the Hydrological Cycle (BAHC). He also contributed to several reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
In 2000, the German ministry for education and research (BMBF) launched the most ambitious project ever about the possible impact of climate change on environment and society in the Elbe catchment, the GLOWA-Elbe project. Alfred Becker was the initiator of this consortium of about 20 institutes and 100 collaborators and remained its director well beyond his retirement.
A characteristic of Alfred Becker was that he wanted to embark on new topics even near the end of his career. He was a notorious optimist, failure just did not appear as a possible scenario for him. Where others weighed different options, he had already taken the initiative. And he could engage and involve people - in a charming but also a firm and persistent way.
We would have liked to share with him more of the outcomes of these activities, of which he laid the foundations. Our grateful memory of him will be with us for a long time to come.
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Men and women have always been fascinated with the idea of adorning their bodies with jewelry. Using trinkets for enhancing the beauty of the body has been prevalent since the inception of the human civilization. If you think this was the only use of the trinkets, then you are wrong. Jewelry made of precious and semi-precious metals, studded with stones were a mark of status and wealth in the society. Not much has changed since the olden days. But a lot of experimentation has been going on with the materials with which the trinkets are being made. The latest in the genre is jewelry made of burnt mud. These are popularly known as terracotta jewelry. The origin of these can be traced back to the Indian and the African tribes. What once was seen as an uncivilized trinket is now being considered as an exotic piece of ornament. Terracotta ornaments have also found a place in the fashion weeks in Milan and Paris as well. In this article, you will know about the reasons why is has become so popular.
Intricate designs can be carved in mud
As the terracotta ornaments are made of clay, it is easy to cut fine details on the pieces. Be it a pendant, a wristband, a waistband, bangles or earrings; you will be able to shape the soft mud in any form that pleases your heart. Even in the ancient days, the craftsmen were very popular for the designs that they made on the mud. Now, the terracotta ornament makers use sophisticated machines. It has made it possible for the creation of finer models.


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FORMBY Photo Group has won the Warren Inter Club Trophy for the second consecutive year.
They saw off competition from clubs in Crosby, Maghull, Kirkby and Merseyside Police, with entries adjudicated by Tillman Kleinhans.
The annual knock-out competition, hosted this year by Crosby, sees each club submit eight photographs, with points awarded for the round in which each snap is eliminated.
A spokesman for Formby thanked Crosby Club for their kind hospitality and provision of refreshments, adding: "This is a club competition; however we would wish to congratulate Sandy Pownall for not only winning the best overall photograph in the competition, 'Poppies', but also runner-up with 'Warehouse'.
Anyone interested in photography, whether a beginner or more experienced, is invited to Formby Photo Group's next meeting at the Methodist Church Maple Room, Elbow Lane, tonight (Thursday, March 20) at 8pm, where a friendly welcome is assured.
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I've just been checking out the cost of various rail fares in Spain and I was surprised at how high they are. They are about the same as rail fares in Ireland.
Has anyone found a short-term rail pass that they can recommend or has anyone opted to hire a car in favour of rail travel?


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I've been getting some awesome feedback on my newest project, Darkness on Daen, and am now into writing the second part of the novella. I'm also now updating and streamlining my blog, trying to get it into a cleaner state. One great thing I've noticed is that my traffic has gone up quite a bit in the past week, thanks in large part to posting a link to Darkness on Daen, Part I, on Reddit.
While more commonly associate with general news and interesting stories, Reddit hosts a decently large Writing subreddit (about 5,000 users) and a much smaller, but heavily used Keep Writing subreddit which urges people to post their work and review the work of others who have also posted.
I've also found that I've been getting more than a few hits of people who are finding my book reviews on search engines, so I'm hoping to get that process going again to keep adding to my review section. I will be posting the first short story from my next entry in the World Conflict's anthology series, so pay attention to updates this week if you are interested in checking it out.
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Come join us in a central location that is neutral to all grow and news sites. I am Ernst and I am making an effort to gather us together for a "Town Meeting on the State level" Much is happening all over the state and we too often default to blame and then pass judgement then fade away never getting anything done. I believe we need to swing very liberal in 2012 to 1. make private sales from California Residents to California Residents of any amount legal, 2. Make the legal age 18 since we are asking our youth to support legal charges against them because they are young and like cannabis. After all they may want to apprentice in a garden setting at 18 and who can blame them for wanting to avoid jail when 21 and over are free? 3. Enact a standard set of rights and protections for Medical people that are the same no mater where you live in the state. Rights to a job even though you test positive for cannabis for example. We face a repeal effort of prop 215 from what I am reading and if Cooley gets office the may have a friend to get that going. It is time we come together and swing left. We all have to unify! Come to Califronia2012.org to see how hard I am working as one man. maybe you guys can top my efforts maybe not we shall see. Put Humboldt and Mendocino back in the light ad Freedom fighters!
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Justin Bieber has kicked off the Aussie leg of his Purpose world tour and the Beliebers are watching his every move.
In Perth on Thursday, the Canadian pop star took a spin around the city on a motorbike but was predictably tailed by a mob of fans. Footage online shows young fans, armed with cameras and phones, surrounding Bieber on the road.
The women in the car are concerned for his safety, calling out "leave him alone" to the squealing crowd.
Video of Justin Bieber out in Perth, Australia. (March 9)#JFCJustinBieberpic.twitter.com/IuR2rxVtNE— Justin Bieber (@justinbie8er94) March 9, 2017
Bieber is gearing up for his second concert in Melbourne on Friday, before touring to Brisbane and Sydney. The opening night didn't exactly get rave reviews, but we don't think his adoring fans will notice anything beyond the sound of their own squeals.
Work #PurposeTourStadiumspic.twitter.com/NAhlXP8a4q— JUSTIN BIEBER TEAM ⚡ (@bieberinfopt) March 9, 2017
It's 7:15 in the morning lmao #PurposeTourMelbournepic.twitter.com/93f2KIA4og— Nikki (@ZaynsBiebers) March 9, 2017
Check out the Etihad Stadium for tonight's show! #PurposeTourMelbournepic.twitter.com/6nizd6O9LJ— Purpose Tour Updates (@PurposeTourInfo) March 9, 2017


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Friday, December 20, 2013
Why My Christmas List Included Boycotting Amazon
5. It used to sell only books (remember that?) at such a discount that it hurt local many small business booksellers and eventually drove some out of business. (When I do buy books, I do so from those brave local independent stores who are still serving their communities.)
4. It now thinks it needs to be a one-stop shopping online center, perpetuating the myth of 'convenience' as god, and again keeping folks from supporting their local economies.
3. Its founder (he who shall not be named) made so much money that he bought the Washington Post, and we need a big retail conglomerate to own a newspaper because . . ?
2. It's in the process of developing delivery drones. I guess those silly humans can't do it well enough.
1. It's out of control. Enough said.
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text: I'm interested to see if anyone has caught this show. I've seen it on Create TV and I have to tell you that I"m really liking it. However, I'm liking it because he seems genuinely uncomfortable on TV. He actually explains stuff as though you are in a friend's house and they are explaining a recipe to you. I'm telling you, this guy doesn't have the presence that so many "celebrity" chef's have, but that is what's making me like him so much. He seems just slightly clumsy too--kind of like a male Nathalie Dupree (who I loved watching). I dunno...any thoughts?????


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Monday, January 20, 2014
Natalie & Luke's Astro & Belle Isle Engagement
I had the delight of working with my dear friend, Esme of Esme McClear Photography, on Natalie and Luke's fun and relaxed Astro and Belle Isle engagement session. This down to earth pair made our job so easy! They were snuggling and laughing the whole time, which allowed us to have such a fun candid shoot. Some of my favorites from this session were the ones we did in front of the gorgeous chalk flower drawing at Astro Coffee. I am so excited to be a part of Natalie and Luke's upcoming May wedding! Congratulations on your engagement, you two!
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Andrea & Rob's Cranbrook engagement session!
What a beautiful little family! Andrea and Rob will be getting married this May in Mexico and they asked me to do their engagement session at the always lovely Cranbrook. We had a great time hanging out first with Avery then on our own when his grandparents whisked him off to spoil him. I just love how stylish and sweet Andrea is. The two make such a great pair. I hope your exotic wedding is everything you ever dreamed, you two! Thanks for letting me help you celebrate your engagement!
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Qantas A380s stay grounded amid probe
Sydney, November 8, 2010
Australia's Qantas Airways has grounded its A380 fleet for at least another three days as it investigates oil leaks as a possible cause of the explosion which tore apart one of the superjumbo's engines last week.
Qantas shares fell as its reputation as one of the world's safest airlines came under the spotlight and investors started counting the financial cost of grounding aircraft and compensating passengers.
The airline said its six Airbus A380 aircraft would be grounded for at least another 72 hours after an investigation found oil leaks on three Rolls-Royce engines which have been removed from the planes.
Oil leaks in the engines' turbine area were now the focus of the investigation into last Thursday's incident where an engine broke apart above Indonesia's Batam Island, forcing the world's lastest passenger plane to make an emergency landing in Singapore.
'We are working with Rolls-Royce to ensure we have an appropriate fix to this issue. Our team, Airbus and Rolls-Royce are working around the clock to ensure that. We are not looking at any other alternatives,' chief executive Alan Joyce told reporters.
Analysts said if the airline's six A380 planes were grounded beyond a week, it could affect the company's profit forecast for this year.
'If they're grounded past two weeks, you'd be a bit concerned,' said Matt Crowe, an analyst at Commonwealth Bank, adding there was unlikely to be a long-term impact on passenger demand due to the incident.
Most of the passengers due to fly on the A380s will be put on other Qantas planes. Qantas has chartered one aircraft from its oneworld air alliance partner British Airways and are talking to other arilines about hiring more.
Joyce said it had no plans to change its delivery schedule for new A380 planes and it was too early to talk about any legal claim against Rolls-Royce or Airbus.
Other airlines using the A380 including Singapore Airlines and Lufthansa have been doing additional checks on their aircraft since the incident.
About 500 Qantas passengers remained stranded in Los Angeles and Qantas said compensation talks would take place after it resolved the issue. Qantas was paying for most passengers stranded in five-star accommodation.
A second Qantas flight out of Singapore was forced to make an emergency landing after another problem on Friday, this time with the Rolls-Royce engine on a Boeing 747-400 jumbo. - Reuters


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Every car maker with a pick-up in its range seems to be renewing it at the moment. And every car maker without a pick-up seems to be getting ready to launch one.
The Ford Ranger is one of the elder statesmen of this burgeoning class, and the current model has been around since 2012. So it was about ready for a facelift.
And here that facelift is.
As well as a new look, you get a new spec level – whichever of the four models you go for. We're driving the lifestylee Limited 2 here; think adaptive cruise, smartphone-friendly multimedia, rear-view camera, traffic sign recognition and so on.
Yes, the days when a second row of seats was the height of sophistication in the one-tonne market are well in the past.
Our Limited 2 was powered by the 2.2 TDCi engine, whose 157bhp and 258lb ft in this case go through an optional six-speed auto. It's a smooth one, whose shift points are well matched to the engine's torque ouput at low revs – it doesn't hang on to a gear needlessly, which helps keep things both efficient and, in the cabin, nicely refined.
You can shut an engine up, however, but when something's designed to carry 1081kg in the back you'll never make it settle when it's running unladen. They've done an above-average job of calming it down, nonetheless – big hits do still come through in a big way, but it doesn't fidget endlessly over rippes and corrugations.
Back-seat passengers do get a rougher deal as a result of all this, however. And the cabin is noticeably less luxurious back there. While a lot of these are bought as family cars, the rear seats feel more like they were designed for a crew of labourers.
They're roomy enough, if short on legroom, and in this model there's leather everywhere. We'd stop short of calling it classy, but the facia has a businesslike clarity to it that's pleasing on the eye.
There's loads of adjustment in the driver's seat and steering wheel, too, so getting comfortable isn't a chore. Said steering wheel operates a new electric PAS set-up, which dials in to lane-keeping and trailer-control assist systems – potentially reassuring when you're able to tow the legal maximum of 3500kg.
A lot of pick-ups do still work for their living, but Ford says the top two trim levels swept up 95% of Ranger sales prior to this facelift. So most will be acting as everyday cars almost all the time – and that's an area in which, though this truck is no mug, the Nissan Navara's coil-sprung rear suspension gives it an edge.
Ford has much to be proud of with the Ranger, though. And 1100 sales since the start of this year certainly don't lie. This was no bad way for Ford to bolster its truck as a hard-fought market gets set to become tougher than ever.
Ford Ranger 2.2 TDCi 160 Limited 2 auto
On sale: Now
Price: £30,449
Engine: 4 cyls, 2198cc, diesel
Power: 157bhp at 3700rpm
Torque: 258lb ft at 1500-2500rpm
Gearbox: 6-spd dual-clutch automatic
Kerb weight: 2119kg
Top speed: 109mph
0-62mph: 12.8sec
Fuel economy: 35.3mpg (combined)
CO2: 209g/km


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The DLF Indian Premier League has scored quite heavily off the field as well. The high-voltage spat between Royal Challengers owner Vijay Mallya and his sacked CEO Charu Sharma is just one of the many non-cricketing highlights of the month-long event.
Most of the IPL matches played so far have been interesting case studies for leadership lessons as well. Here's one example. Last week, Kolkata Knight Riders Captain Sourav Ganguly and his Chennai Super Kings counterpart M S Dhoni were talking to the TV commentator immediately after the toss. Replying to a question on the changes in their squads, Ganguly said he had brought in Debabrata Ghosh. "Sorry, I think he is Das, not Ghosh. But I am not too sure," the captain said.
While one can still ignore Ganguly's confusion over the surname of one of his playing eleven, Dhoni seemed to have gone one up. "I have made one change. But I can't remember the player's name. He is a local lad," Dhoni said with a straight face.
This shows almost all captains (with the possible exception of Shane Warne) were found wanting in an area that perhaps matters the most - leadership skills. And forgetting the names of your own playing eleven is just one example of this.
If Rahul Dravid offered a textbook example of excessively passive leadership, quite a few other captains were behaving very much like a Theory X manager whose approach to motivation relies on coercion, implicit threats and tight controls - essentially an environment of command and control.
Most of the captains were also seen to have perfected the art of passing the buck - another poor leadership quality. During the match with Rajasthan Royals, for example, Ganguly ran back to drop a catch in the outfield that strictly belonged to teammate Akash Chopra. What Ganguly did was to shout at a hapless Chopra even though the mistake was his own.
Or, consider what Dhoni said at a press conference on Tuesday after the match with Royal Challengers - the one which booked a semi-final slot for his team. Dhoni talked about how the team is missing Mathew Hayden (who left midway because of his Test commitments) and that his main worry is the opening combination. Thankfully, the camera didn't focus on the expressions of Stephen Fleming and Parthiv Patel who have been opening in all the matches after Hayden's exit.
It's as if the promoter of a company is expressing no-confidence in his CEO. Worse, the promoter is publicly saying that he had much more faith in the CEO's predecessor.
If cricket is getting corporatised so much, it's perhaps not a bad idea to put the team captains (who are virtually CEOs on the field) through a crash course on leadership lessons.
Ganguly and Dhoni, for example, could be taught how respecting your people is not some warm and fuzzy new age management fad. At its heart, the idea is that you are respecting people enough to demand their best. The former and present India captains should also be told that one of the biggest myths about good leadership qualities is the need for an "angry" image - that the CEO must be a leader whose mood ranges from sour to apoplectic.
History tells us that such companies generally collapse under the weight of the ever-present threat of explosive anger. The growing refrain in leadership training institutes is that if you believe fear is the electricity that powers your company, forget leadership practices and be prepared to live with a team of hangers-on.
Also, incredibly successful CEOs are those who haven't made the mistake of looking only at the mirror to get their decisions approved. They learnt to surround themselves with people who are willing to tell the truth.
Dennis C Carey and Marie-Caroline in their magnificent book, How to Run a Company, give an example of John Dasburg, the former CEO of Northwest Airlines. Soon after taking over as CEO, Dasburg got a call at home from a junior executive describing the core of a turnaround strategy that he was convinced would work.
Dasburg heard him out and was convinced that the proposal could turn around Northwest. The proposal essentially was to abandon the airline's prevailing strategy of developing or acquiring as many hubs as possible and instead focusing on just three hubs.
When Northwest launched the three-hub strategy, it was ridiculed in the industry - the conventional wisdom was that an airline is required to serve every market. But as subsequent developments proved, the strategy saved Northwest.
Such examples show that the most successful individuals populating the top rung of the corporate ladder are more often those who can attract top talent and inspire them to exceptional levels of performance. This is one attribute that is surely missing in most captains playing in the IPL.


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How to Boil or Steam Lobster
Maine Lobsters are superb when cooked the traditional way by simply steaming or boiling.
To Boil: Fill a large lobster pot three-quarters full of salted water (use 1 tablespoon of salt for each quart of water). Bring the water to a rolling boil. Put the lobsters in the pot, making sure they're completely submerged. Cover the pot and begin timing, maintaining the boil, as follows:
To Steam Lobsters: Put about 2 inches of salted water in a large pot (use 1 tablespoon of salt for each quart of water). Put the lobsters in the pot, and cover tightly. Begin timing, and boil for the times listed above.
To partially cook your lobsters for reheating and eating later, follow the instructions above but subtract 5-7 minutes from the cooking time. After you've par-cooked them, dunk them in cold water for 3 minutes, drain, and refrigerate. You can finish cooking them any time up to 48 hours later.


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MAT (Motivational Achievements Together) is a collaboration between Mercy Housing California, Asian Neighborhood Design, and TODCO, which is committed to increasing leadership skills and academic excellence by providing a holistic afterschool and summer program for children in the South of Market Area. The program includes education, leadership and community building, the arts and recreational therapy. The children in the program are elementary school-aged children (ages 6-12), largely from the Bessy Carmichael Elementary School, a South of Market Area (SOMA)school. The young participants are residents of TODCO properties, Asian Neighborhood Designs properties, and Mercy Housing California properties. The MAT program was created in conjunction with Social Venture Parnters, in part to respond to the educational and environmental circumstances of many SOMA youth. These children often live in neighborhoods that are not always safe or healthy. The Sixth Street Corridor in the SOMA, for instance, is frequently travelled by SOMA youth. In a recent SOYAC Needs Assessment Survey, it was found that 50% of the children surveyed do not feel safe on Sixth Street. The MAT program has found a way not only to provide a safe and secure place for SOMA children, it has also been able to successfully address their academic needs. Academic needs are determined by trained staff through collaboration with teachers, parents, and quarterly assessments. Homework completion plans, tutoring, and special programs are assembled especially for each child. These programs, in addition to homework, include computers, sports and fitness, visual and performance art, and literacy. MAT works with each childís elementary school teacher to assess the childís needs, share ideas and to monitor the studentsí progress.
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Georgetown 68, Liberty 59: Greg Whittington scored 18 points and grabbed nine rebounds as the Hoyas coasted to their second straight victory over the visiting Flames in the Washington Regional of the Progressive Legends Classic.
Trailing 4-0 early, Georgetown (2-0) went on a 17-0 run over a span of 4:22 to take an early 13-point lead and the Hoyas never looked back. Mikael Hopkins added 13 points and Nate Lubick, who had seven points in the early spurt, chipped in 13 and eight rebounds as Georgetown built a 41-25 halftime bulge.
Freshman guard D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera, who had 19 in his Hoyas debut Sunday, added 11 points as Georgetown built the lead to 23 in the second half. The Hoyas shot 50 percent from the field.
Liberty (0-3) connected on several 3-pointers late to cut into the final margin. Casey Roberts came off the bench to lead the Flames with 13 points while Tavares Speaks and Davon Marshall added 12 apiece.
GAME NOTEBOOK: Hoyas preseason All-American candidate and All-Big East performer Otto Porter Jr. missed the game because of an eye injury suffered early in the win over Duquesne on Sunday. ... Liberty connected on 52.6 percent from 3-point range, making 10 of 19 attempts. ... Georgetown will play UCLA in the championship round of the tournament on Monday at the new Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., and then Georgia or No. 1 Indiana in the final game.


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5 Nights 6 Days
Khusibu, Pahiko Road, House No. 31/18, 1st floor, Naya Bazaar
Kathmandu, Nepal
PO Box No. 5503
5 Nights 6 Days
The flight into Paro on Bhutan's national carrier, Druk Air, is a befitting introduction to the spectacular beauty of our country. In clear weather, magnificent views of the world's highest peaks give way to the lush green Paro valley as you land. First gift from Bhutan will be the cool, clean fresh air as you step out of the plane. After clearing customs and visa control you will be brief by our guide and transferred to Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. The drive will take around 1.5 hours. Thimpu has a population of about 100,000. The town is made up of just three lines of shops and is the only capital in the world without traffic lights. In the evening, we will visit the Handicrafts Emporium, where all types of Bhutanese handicrafts are made and sold.
After breakfast drive at Sangaygang, a field of Bhutanese prayer flags, perched high above the city. Colored flags send prayers to the heavens and white flags honor the dead. Visit the Motithang Mini Zoo where you can see the National animal Takin research centre where these odd animals graze peacefully in a small protected park. Walk to the Zilukha Nunnery. Thimphu sightseeing continues with the Folk Heritage Museum (a beautifully restored Bhutanese farmhouse from the last century) and the National Painting School. Visit the Weekend market where vendors from throughout the region arrive on Friday afternoon and remain till Sunday. Here you will find indigenous goods, handicrafts, locally produced goods, etc. In the evening visit the National Memorial Chorten built in honor of 3rd king Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (a wonderful opportunity to mix with the local population). All the buildings in Bhutan conform to national building principals and are beautifully carved and decorated.
After breakfast depart to Punakha. Leaving Thimphu the road climbs steeply through a forest of pine and cedar, festooned with hanging lichen high up near Dochula pass (3,050 m). This pass often offers panoramic views of the Himalayan mountain ranges. After stopping for tea and the view, then enjoy an hour's downhill walk through magnolia, hydrangea, vibernam and evergreen oaks, and through blankets of the wild orchids before once again reaching the road, where we board our transport and drive into the Punakha Valley. Lunch served at your hotel. Then we drive the short distance to Punakha Dzong, the winter seat of the Je Khenpo and ancient capital of Bhutan, which is located between the rivers of the Mo (Female) Chu and Pho (Male) Chu. The dzong is open to visitors only in summer when the Je Khenpo and the Monk Body are in Thimphu. Je Khenpo is the highest religious office in Bhutan, and the formal head of the Drukpa sect. The (Central) Monk Body is Bhutan's main monastic body of Lamas (monks). The dual system of governmental power in Bhutan is divided between the religious branch led by the Je Khenpo and the administrative branch headed by DrukDesi. PM take a hike to Khamsum Yueley Chorten (45 minutes one way) through the terraced rice fields and over looking the village to Kabina.
In the morning drive to Wandue and visit Wangdue Dzong. Then drive to Paro via Dochula Dochula pass (3,050 m), with a lunch stop at Thimphu.
After breakfast, we drive to the winding road to the Drukgyal Dzong, the ruined fort, which was once defended this valley from Tibetan invasions, and also visit a Bhutanese farm house of a local family at Drukgyal for a close up view of everyday Bhutanese life. We then drive beyond Satsam Chorten to hike up (or horse ride) to the Taktsang monastery (Tiger's nest). The horse ride up to the cafeteria will take around 1.5hrs. At the view point, you will enjoy the stunning view of the monastery, where Guru Padmasambhava landed on the back of a tigress in the 8th century. We then walk back to the road point and visit Kyichu Lhahang, one of the oldest temples in Bhutan.
After breakfast our representatives will help you with exit formalities and bid you farewell and wish you happy journey onward.
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