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Warriors seeking a distinctive and colorful look might consider this Briar Breastplate. Unlike its metal counterparts, this breastplate is lightweight and maneuverable, and it has a rich look that puts many metal armors to shame. Of course, looks are not everything, and that is why this armor has everything that counts in a breastplate. It is handcrafted from high quality 9-10 oz. leather and consists of a simple leather baseplate that has been adorned with several additional leather plates. Far from just decorative, these impressively hued plates provide an added level of strength and durability that help to transform this armor from decorative to functional. The armor is available in four sizes, and, as the armor is worn using a quartet of adjustable leather straps with two around the lower back and one over each shoulder, the armor has a bit of give that ensures it is highly adjustable. For this reason, you should order your armor according to the measurements that fit you best and then adjust it to comfort once you put it on. The armor also comes in two different colors, featuring either brown backing with a tan plating, or a black backing with a rich cordovan plating. Both color variations are striking and are sure to catch the eye of everyone who glances your way. Combining style and protection, the Briar Breastplate is a great piece of armor to wear to any LARP, fair, or convention where you are looking to not only grab some attention but also show your medieval warrior style.
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So far we've outlined what we won't fund and probably won't fund, given you in-person "how to pitch" sessions, and outlined our five key philosophies for angel investment pitching – "Pitching is a Process", "Do your Homework", "Maintain Credibility", "Keep it Simple", and "Practice, Practice, Practice".
So far, so obvious, right? Maybe, but strangely so rarely seen in companies seeking funding. Nonetheless, some companies do deliver on at least some of these principles – and almost all of the 3% of companies that we fund deliver on most of them.
So over 2017 we'll be sharing some shorter tips on how to beat your competition by pitching more effectively.
Of course, there is no single "right way" to pitch. Some of our tips disagree with others (including some other early-stage investors) and very likely disagree with how you think you should present it. That's fine: take what you find useful, ignore the rest, and give us your best shot. Proof comes when you get funded. Or not.
We've tried to arrange these tips thematically, starting with the format, high-level content, and delivery, and ending in specific tips on detailed content for each subject area and slide. Still, we jump around a bit: if you want a logical and coherent list, better come to a workshop or better still get the guide.

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Homes for rent in the Nashville area are a common object of desire among families and professionals who plan to rent in this region. Like many of the country's most popular cities, Nashville boasts a lively array of education, culture, arts and entertainment options that came from many years of development and reverence for tradition.
In many ways, the roots of this region are just as treasured as their modern-day counterparts. Many people who live outside the city are able to find many historical attractions that recall the important formative days of Tennessee, as well as observe positive strides for the future. This duality is especially apparent among those who rent homes in the town of Smyrna.
The most famous historical landmark near Smyrna homes is the sprawling 160-acre Sam Davis Plantation, where the Confederate soldier, and the plantation's namesake, was executed after refusing to give any information to his Union Army captors after being charged as a spy. Those in who rent homes in Smyrna will also come to appreciate the Sewart Air Force Base, which has shaped the community since 1941, when it was used to train personnel on the B-24.
Though many who rent Smyrna homes revere the town's history, excitement for the future is just as apparent. New jobs will help residents with Smyrna rentals enjoy life in the town, which often includes events like Movies in the Park, Music in the Park, or the 5K Challenge.
Explore homes for rent in the Smyrna neighborhood of Nashville. Rentals.com offers listings of Smyrna apartments, photos, floorplans, maps and neighborhood information.


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ASH Artist Spotlight Preview
We've got a great Artist Spotlight show booked for October! Check out a little preview here - ASH, soulful singer/songwriter from Brooklyn stopped by the studio just to say hello and finish off some vocals on "Rush Into Love", which is coming out on Monday at the Artist Spotlight show!
You can tune in at www.jbrecording.com/radio from any mobile device or computer, and even check out the show once it's aired on that same page shortly thereafter. Enjoy!


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Robb Report Mexico is the most recent addition to the growing international portfolio of the Robb Report brand. For more than 37 years, Robb Report has shown its discerning readers luxurious excellence and craftsmanship from the globe's most prestigious brands. Now, sophisticated connoisseurs in Mexico have the opportunity to enjoy an edition of Robb Report that is tailored specifically to them and their worldview.
Launch Date: May 2014
Circulation: 40,000
Frequency: 11x
Open Page Rate: $18,480 (USD)
*Open Rates, in USD. Rates may be subject to change and market exchange.


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This week I answer a few listener questions.
Upcoming Events
- No WordCamps :(
- Call for speakers: WordCamp Chicago
- WordPress Essentials Course – Feb 21 2017
Segment 1: In the News
- PrettyLink released Version 2.
- I was a guest on WP Blab talking about speaking & teaching to grow freelance business.
- Tom Mcfarlin article
Segment 2: Listener Q/A
Segment 3: Tool of the Week
- Dash – Dash gives your Mac instant offline access to 150+ API documentation sets.
This weeks episode is sponsored by SnapID


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Butterscotch Sauce
Ho. Lee. SHIT I love butterscotch. And caramel. [And pronouncing it care-uh-mel, not car-mel.]
I've never made butterscotch before but decided it was going to be a key ingredient in a Harry Potter- themed cocktail this Halloween.
336g Brown Sugar [a little over one cup]
112g Butter [1 stick, I don't care if it's salted or not]
112g Heavy Cream [~1/2 cup]
34g Water [a few tablespoons]
- Add brown sugar, butter, and water to a small pan.
- Heat to a boil over medium heat and boil for 10 minutes.
You want the sugar to completely dissolve and the butter to brown a bit here. It may take less or more time. It'll smell a little nutty when it's brown.
- Remove from heat. Add heavy cream.
It will bubble vigorously for a few seconds. Do not panic. This is normal. But don't do something stupid like stick your face in there and get splattered on.
- Let cool a bit and pour into glass jars. Eat this on top of ice cream [like me], in your Harry Potter-themed Butterbeer recipe [also like me], or by the spoonful in the middle of the night while no one's watching [...no comment...].


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Interview: Pieter Boels
Pieter Boels is a graphic designer and lettering artist with a studio in Antwerp, Belgium. His strong typographic work merges graphic design, calligraphy, digital typography, and illustrative hand lettering. The focus of Pieter's studio is corporate identities, books and catalogues, murals, shop windows, posters, packaging, and even the occasional tattoo.
Pieter received his Master's degree at St-Lucas School of Arts in 2008 and set up his own studio in 2012. Next to assignments, Pieter also works on personal projects, continually exploring new visual techniques. His mantra is that life is too short (or too long) not to have a lot of fun.
This year, Pieter collaborated with fellow type enthusiast Eltipo to found the lettering artist collective Analphabetics. It will focus on creating and teaching lettering and calligraphy, and will host its first lettering class in Antwerp in March 2017.
We are so pleased to welcome Pieter into the Calligrafile team! His background in digital type and sign painting makes him an especially great asset for the intersection of graphic design and calligraphy. I interviewed Pieter via email to find out more about his start in hand lettering, his favorite projects (for clients and on the side), and his (fantastic) advice for combatting creative burnout.
Follow Pieter's work on Instagram, Behance, Facebook & Twitter
Where are you located?
The lovely city of Antwerp: Belgium's second biggest city – although it's tiny – and the capital of fashion and diamonds. It has an exceptionally lively creative scene too.
What sparked your interest in hand lettering, and what path have you taken to master the art form since that time (formal training, independent study, a combination of the two)?
Like most children I drew a lot, and I attended weekly art classes throughout my entire youth. I was always conscious about my handwriting, regularly changing the shape of certain letters to something I deemed fashionable or "cool".
My first steps in hand lettering happened as much because of technical limitations as out of interest. In my first years in art college I loved working on analog undergrounds and textures, and I just didn't know how else to apply type on them. I experimented with scanning and applying digital type but the results were always underwhelming. Luckily I inherited loads of dry transfer sheets from my parents, relics from their time as interior architecture students 30 years earlier. Great stuff, but at a certain point I got tired of the available fonts, and a lot of the sheets were so old they had lost their adhesiveness anyway. So I started drawing type by hand.
At my first job in a small design studio I tried to incorporate hand written type from time to time. A frustrating experience because most clients were very corporate and not interested in typographic experiments. And if I'm being very honest also because of my lack of skills, which made me give up.
It was only when I went freelance in 2012 that I really got into lettering and calligraphy. I started experimenting with cheap brush pens and markers and slowly got better by looking at other people's work, subscribing to online tutorials (like Skillshare) and generally practicing a lot on my own. There's a lot of good books on lettering out there. Two of the best are In Progress by Jessica Hische and The ABC of Custom Lettering by Ivan Castro. I wish I had these when I was just starting out! Nowadays I attend workshops regularly. They are a great way to meet other people, learn new skills or boost existing ones. In 2016 for example I took a two-day blackboard art course, a cursive calligraphy workshop and a brush script workshop.
Recently, my partner in type Eltipo and I started a collective called Analphabetics, where we will focus on creating and teaching about lettering and calligraphy. Our first workshop will be in Antwerp somewhere towards the end of March. Keep an eye out for more on our the Analphabetics Facebook!
Your eye for typography is quite unique, and you frequently combine hand lettering with modern digital fonts As both a graphic designer of some purely digital work, and a versatile lettering artist (doing everything from sign painting to logo design), where do you feel that lettering falls in the spectrum from fine art to design? Do you distinguish between the two?
For me, the difference between (graphic) design and fine arts lies in their respective intentions. When I design I'm usually trying to solve a problem or question that's stated in the brief. Art on the other hand may convey an idea, raise questions and be interpreted, and is born out of the artist's mind, therefore not confined to serving a single purpose. Of course there's often more or less overlap, which is interesting. Lettering inherently means lettering something, so what you're lettering, the message, determines whether it belongs in one category or the other, in my opinion. In Spring of 2016 I visited Stephen Powers' exhibition Coney Island Is Still Dreamland (To a Seagull) at the Brooklyn Museum, and the Icy Signs installation there was a perfect example of how an applied art like sign painting can become fine art.
Doing mainly client work I consider myself more a designer or craftsman than an artist, but the more personal projects I start the more those borders become blurry. But why label anyway, right? Although it's nice to be free in my personal work I do enjoy the restrictions that commissions usually impose, and I use hand lettering in both instances.
As a creative freelancer, how do you combat creative burnout and stay motivated?
So many possible answers to this one. I guess the most important thing is to have a clear idea of what you want to achieve with your business. In other words having a plan, a mission, vision or whatever you want to call it. Whenever times get rough – and sooner or later they always do – it's good to have something to hold on to, a compass pointing you in the direction of your long-term goals. It can be hard to formulate such a plan, especially when you start out as a freelancer, and it requires absolute honesty. So here are three other, easier rules I have applied over the past years.
For me it's important to work on several things at the same time. At any given moment I have at least ten projects on the table, some of which are self-initiated. When I get stuck at one project I can easily pick up another (preferably very different) one. Of course deadlines often dictate some order of urgency, but even then it helps to switch between projects to keep a fresh eye on the matter. Variety also means not doing too much of the same work for long stretches of time, and often trying new things. Be it writing copperplate invitations, painting signs or vectorising lettered quotes, if that was all I did every day I would soon throw myself out of the window. But evidently that is a very personal thing. The feeling of acquiring a new skill or successfully finishing a first-of-its-kind project is hard to beat and gets me going for at least a few weeks.
One of the quickest ways into creative burnout is feeling like a tool. I have no problems with a restricted brief or following brand guidelines, but if a client merely uses me to execute his or her ideas, then our relationship is doomed to be short-lived. As a designer I need creative participation. The end result always benefits when my client and I work together as a team. It also creates loyalty from both sides which makes burnout and frustration much less likely to happen. Going the extra mile for an appreciative client is easy!
Huge cliché but oh so true. During busy times it can be tempting to lock myself up in my studio like a hermit, working long days and eating behind my desk to save time. However effective it can be at first, after a while I always end up feeling miserable and looking at Pinterest and Instagram for hours, killing my creativity (not to mention my efficiency). Inspiration often comes in unexpected forms so it's super important for me to go out into the world and connect with others.
What is the most fun, unusual, interesting, or difficult commission you've worked on to date?
Antwerp is home to the Museum Plantin-Moretus, which houses one of the world's oldest existing printing presses and was the first museum to ever become a Unesco World Heritage Site. After a renovation it reopened in October 2016 and I was asked to do a typographic performance during the opening weekend. I chose to write a Medieval poem on the bars and shop windows on the square where the museum is located. (See below.)
Blackletter seemed fitting, as a reference to the time when the poem was written and printed. I had used this style in calligraphic projects before, such as table seating, but never on anything else than paper. Having only practiced on my studio's windows, it was quite intimidating to start on the first shop window – with the owner, clients and passersby watching my every move. But once I found my rhythm it was one of the most rewarding commissions I've had to date.
It took me three days to do them all and it was an absolute blast. People reacted really well and often came over to talk and ask questions. It was challenging and fun, and the interaction with the crowd gave the experience an extra dimension.
What are the top 5 lettering tools you couldn't live without?
Hmm. I'm gonna start off with the most obvious: a pencil. More specifically my trusty Staedtler Mars Technico mechanical lead holder. The inseparable Tombow Mono Zero eraser stick comes in at a close second. While most regular pencils and erasers also get the job done, few can compete with the precision of these two. Honorable mention: Palomino Blackwing pencils. Truly fantastic gear, especially for rough sketches and writing. Their smoothness and responsiveness to pressure is beyond comparison.
Next: tracing paper! Although I'm starting to use a light box more often these days, I love the feeling of drawing on those smooth sheets. Slightly heavier tracing paper is perfect for using with brush pens too.
Speaking of brush pens, the Pentel Art Brush pen certainly has a place in this list. It took me a while to master it, and it was so satisfying once I did…versatile and dynamic, plus they're refillable and last forever.
Adobe Illustrator ends my top five. I've always been more into vectors than pixels when it comes to making digital artwork, and the pen tool has been my go-to drawing tool ever since I first discovered (and hated) it in art school.
I'm not mentioning any books or websites although they've helped me a lot throughout the years. The tools I mentioned above however enable me to create most of my work, so I'd miss those above anything else.
Do you have a hidden talent or hobby that you don't usually share?
It's not a secret to people who know me, and it's certainly not a talent, but I'm pretty big on cars and have been for as long as I can remember. However eco-minded and sustainable my lifestyle is in all other aspects, classic sports cars simply make my heart beat faster. One of my childhood dreams was to own a Porsche before I was 30 (which, as a child, seemed very old). A couple of days after my 25th birthday I bought one in Germany, a 1984 model. I even took a car mechanics night class for a few years in order to do some of the maintenance myself. This summer, my best friend and I are racing it in a rally from Brussels to Budapest.


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a private party has agreed to acquire a stake in Alkermes for an undisclosed amount. The transaction is expected to close by February 6, 2013. More information is available here.
Rockwood Capital acquired Aloft and Element Lexington for $36,000,000. The transaction was completed today. More information is available here.
Waste Management (WM) acquired Greenstar . . . → Read More: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Buyouts Announced on January 31, 2013


text: Yesterday as I was out for my thirty minutes of solitude with my camera I stopped and focused on these branches. There were just a few yellow remaining leaves that were blowing off as I stood there. I am embracing the changing seasons, the changing light, the absence of color. The landscape is now not bursting in color and dance, but taking on different cords and melodies. I am trying to listen.


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Normal Aging or Signs of Alzheimer's? Understanding Memory Lapses
Getting ready to leave the house, you realize you have no idea where you left your car keys. In the middle of a conversation, you struggle for the word you wish to use. Walking into the living room, it takes you a few moments to recall what you were planning to do there.
These kinds of memory lapses, common to many adults, can be more than frustrating. Many people fear these are early signs of Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia. Experts say while this concern is understandable, there are ways to differentiate between the normal impact of aging on recollection and the development of Alzheimer's and other diseases that affect memory.
"It is important not to panic each time your memory lapses. Slowness in recall is not uncommon as we age. What is important is to address any issues that are getting worse over time or if you notice other areas of thinking are effected" said Juliet Holt Klinger, MA senior director of dementia care for Brookdale.
Normal Age-Related Forgetfulness (NARF): People with NARF may misplace keys on occasion, temporarily forget a word, or overlook making an appointment or taking care of an errand. However, the information usually comes to mind after a while. These moments of forgetfulness can be annoying, but are usually benign and not signs of incipient dementia.
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI): This condition can cause people to temporarily become lost in a familiar room, have trouble understanding directions, forget recent events and misplace items on a frequent basis. It may or may not be a precursor to Alzheimer's disease and should be mentioned to a physician.
Early signs of Alzheimer's or a related dementia: Memory loss that significantly affects one's daily life can indicate that dementia is developing. Examples include:
- Forgetting what an item is used for or putting it in the wrong place, such as placing tableware in the refrigerator.
- Repeatedly becoming disoriented or lost in familiar places; for example, a person with early signs of dementia may not remember how to drive home.
- Not recognizing a family member, friend or close colleague.
- Increasing difficulty handling money or performing tasks with complexity, such as cooking.
- Frequently forgetting recent events, losing track of the time of day, having trouble taking part in conversations.
- Experiencing mood changes, losing the ability to make good judgments.
"If you are concerned about changes you are noticing in yourself or a loved one, it is important to talk with your physician. Evaluations that can determine if the changes are related to the early stages of dementia can give you valuable information. If there is a dementia process starting, early detection is key to accessing the treatments that are available to slow the progression."
It's also possible that the worrisome symptoms stem from another reason entirely, such as the combined effects of prescription drugs, or depression. Addressing those issues could alleviate the problem.
"What is critical is to not ignore the symptoms and to not fear bringing them into the light," Holt Klinger said. "This enables families to begin to partner early with plans for the future."


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Sid Meier's Civilization V: Game of the Year Edition
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DescriptionSid Meier's Civilization V (Game of the Year Edition) contains the game Sid Meier's Civilization V along with the following additional content:
- All four Cradle of Civilization DLC Map Packs
- Double Civilization and Scenario DLC Pack: Spain and Inca
- Civilization and Scenario Pack: Polynesia
- Babylon Civilization DLC Pack
- The official digital soundtrack
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- "Sid Meier's Civilization V: Edition Jeu de l'Année" -- French Title
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Having chosen some of the programs for Sprite's education by using the De Bono's 6 Action shoes methods for planning, we found some further shoe plans which were not included in the De Bono set.
Some of them were measures we had already tried.
Of course there is Bare Feet which represents not having a program at all.
And then there are the Sparkle Toes sparkly sandals which either represents a fun but not particularly demanding holiday program
Or a full time provision which is billed in the glossy brochures as a wonderful Extension Program and is often very expensive to attend but in reality turns out not to have much substance
There is the Can Do adjustable Velcro shoe which represents a flexible program and the Can Do Boot which is similar with added support included. Sprite had really, really wanted the De Bono blue formal shoes and had not been able to fit into them. She felt she could probably manage the program represented by the De Bono formal blue shoes if she wore one blue formal shoe and a CanDo support boot on the other foot.
Then there are Jesters and Cheetah Feet
These all represent novel approaches to gifted programs such as programs based on humour or environmental issues. Seeing these shoes prompted Imaginational Dabrowski to speculate on possible programs and what type of shoes could be used to represent them. You may need to click on the picture to see an enlargement of his thoughts.


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You need to use ArchPass Duo to log in to vLab. ArchPass Duo adds an extra layer of security to your account. Enroll in ArchPass Duo at archpass.uga.edu/enroll.
What is vLab?
vLab, or Virtual Lab, is the name for The University of Georgia's virtual desktop environment (VDI), which allows students, faculty, and staff to access computer lab resources and applications from work and personal devices anywhere, at any time.
Compatible devices can access a full desktop, complete with such applications as Microsoft Office suite, MATLAB, EndNote, and SPSS.
Sessions can be transferred from one device to another simply by opening vLab elsewhere.
Who Can Use vLab?
Anyone with a valid MyID can access the vLab.
How Do I Access vLab?
The vLab is available via two methods:
- Any device
- Select computer labs on campus, such as the Miller Learning Center.
The vLab service is available at http://vlab.uga.edu.
You can access vLab directly through your web browser at if:
- You are accessing vLab on a desktop computer
- You wish to save your files to a cloud service, such as OneDrive or use wepa to print
You should install and use Citrix Receiver if:
- You are accessing vLab on a mobile device
- You wish to save your files to a local drive or print to a local or network printer
What Software is Available on the vLab?
For the most current list of software available to use on the vLab, please visit the EITS website.
What Are the Supported Operating Systems?
The vLab service supports all of the following operating systems and mobile devices:
- Android 2.3+ (Receiver app)
- iOS (iPhone/iPad/iPod with the Receiver app)
- Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, and 10.8 (32 and 64-bit)
- Windows 8, Windows 7, XP, Vista, 2003, 2008, 2008R2, or ThinPC
- Windows 8 RT (mobile)
- Linux
- Windows 10
How Do I Access vLab with My Web Browser?
Point your web browser to http://vlab.uga.edu and log in with your UGA MyID and password.
How Do I Install Citrix Receiver?
Installing Citrix Receiver is recommended for accessing the vLab on a mobile device and for saving your files on your mobile device.
First, install Citrix Receiver.
To install Citrix, find your operating system and device below and follow the instructions for installation.
Citrix Receiver Documentation
Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 and 10
- Navigate to http://receiver.citrix.com
- Click on the blue "Download Receiver for Windows" button.
- Click the checkbox next to "I agree to the terms of the Citrix License Agreement" and click the "Continue" button.
- In Internet Explorer, you may choose "Run."
- In other browsers, double click on the "CitrixReceiver.exe" from your download list and choose "Run."
- Proceed through the installation by clicking "Next" and eventually "Finish."
You should now be able to open vLab by logging into http://vlab.uga.edu with your MyID and password.
Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, 1.8
- Navigate to http://receiver.citrix.com
- Click on the blue "Download Receiver for Mac" button.
- Save the file.
- Double click on the "Citrix Receiver.dmg" file you just downloaded.
- Double click on "Install Citrix Receiver" and follow the installation wizard.
- Proceed through the installation by clicking "Continue" and eventually "Install" and "Close."
You should now be able to open vLab by logging into http://vlab.uga.edu with your MyID and password.
- Download the Citrix Receiver from the AppStore
2. Log into the VPN.
3.In your mobile web-browser, navigate to vlab.uga.edu and log in using your MyID and password
4. Click on "Open in Receiver" to launch the Citrix Receiver
5. The Citrix Receiver app should launch
6. The vLab will now load up on your mobile device
Android Jellybean 4.1+
- Download the Citrix Receiver app from the Google Play store, shown below:
- Once you have installed the Receiver app, open your web browser and navigate to
- Log in with your MyID and MyID password
- After logging in, your browser will download a "launch.ica" file. Pull down your status bar, then tap on the file to open vLab.
How Do I Transfer a Session to Another Device?
It is possible to push your active vLab session from one device to another. To do this, simply create a session in another device. Your current session will close and migrate over to the other device.
How Do I Access Local Drives from vLab?
From the first vlab page (vlab.uga.edu), once you are logged in – click your name and in the drop-down menu select "Activate".
Vlab should prompt you to download a configuration file (ending in .cr). Download the file and find it in your "downloads" folder. Double-click the file and click "ADD" to add UGA as a safe vlab source.
Start Citrix by clicking the black Citrix receiver icon (in Windows) or by searching for Citrix with the Spotlight feature (in Mac OS X)
Log in to the Citrix receiver
From the left hand side "+" icon, add the Vlab Application. Once added, double click the Vlab Icon to log in.
Once logged in, your local drives should be available.
Frequently Asked Questions
When I try to start a vLab session, the page asks me to download "launch.ica." Why?
This is more than likely because the Citrix Receiver application is not installed on your computer. Please see the section "Documentation" for instructions on how to install this file.
If you have Receiver installed but are still getting a file download prompt for launch.ica, you can safely download this file, then double click on it to load vLab.
Finally, some Adobe products use the .ica file extension; if an Adobe application attempts to open this file, you can use the "Open With..." option and choose "Citrix Receiver" as the application to run the file.
When I try to install the Citrix Receiver, I receive an error message...
Your computer may already have Citrix Receiver installed. Check your program list. If not, please contact the EITS Help Desk with a copy of the message you are receiving.
Installing Citrix certificate for Mac
Save the vlab-certChain.zip file and extract the contents (usually by double-clicking on the file)
2. Open Keychain Access Manager (you can search for this by using Spotlight Search, which looks like a magnifying glass). Navigate to File > Import Items.
Browse to the vLab certificates and open it.
3. If prompted, select System in the Keychain drop-down and click Add.
4. Enter the admin password to authorize the changes
How long is my session active after I disconnect without logging out?
Sessions will remain open with vLab if you disconnect rather than log out for 30 minutes. During this time period, you can reopen your session from any compatible device to continue working.
Can X program be installed for use in vLab?
EITS will periodically update vLab with new software for use; however, some software will be limited due to licensing, cost, and to ensure stability and speed of the service. Contact the EITS Help Desk to request a specific piece of software.
Why do I keep getting the error message "Citrix Receiver is not currently installed. Would you like to download it now?" even after I installed the Citrix Receiver?
This is most likely caused by the new update to Google Chrome. Specifically, the disabling of Java disables Chrome's ability to find the Citrix Receiver. To enable Java on chrome:
- Navigate to chrome://flags
- Enable NPAPI (should be the 10th item in the list)
- Click the 'Relauch Now' button at the bottom of the page
- Navigate to chrome://plugins and make sure Java(TM) is enabled
This should enable vlab to work properly.
How to access local drives from vLab
- From the first Vlab page (vlab.uga.edu), once you are logged in – click your name and in the drop-down menu select "Activate".
- Vlab should prompt you to download a configuration file (ending in .cr). Download the file and find it in your "downloads" folder. Double-click the file and click "ADD" to add UGA as a safe vlab source.
- Start citrix by clicking the black Citrix receiver icon (in Windows) or by searching for Citrix with the Spotlight feature (in Mac OS X)
- Log in to the Citrix receiver
- From the left hand side "+" icon, add the Vlab Application. Once added, double click the Vlab Icon to log in.
- Once logged in, your local drives should be available.
How to Access your Computers Local Shares from Citrix Receiver
Click message indicating "Citrix Receiver has detected one or more devices connected to your computer. To connect your devices to your session click here" or click Preferences, File Access from the Citrix Receiver Desktop Toolbar.


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First off, big thanks to Shawn for the great images he treated us to this past week. I hope you will be inspired to keep up with his work. I love visiting his Flickr stream regularly, and there is a direct link to it in the sidebar and by clicking here. You barely got a taste, so be sure to check out the vast wealth of images there. Thanks a bunch, Shawn! That was awesome. And thanks to regular viewers for your feedback on his shots. I'm glad folks enjoyed these two weeks of guest photographers. Thanks to Zolt for the idea!
I got the great treat of meeting Michael, whom some of you know from Eric's Paris Daily Photo community. He popped in here to say hi this past week and you may have noticed his comments. We took a photo walk around Capitol Hill when he visited. I was on my way back to my car when I came across this kind of Hopperesqe scene. I loved the woman in the window's hat and skirt.


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3BT for 11/9/07
1. Miranda took me to work this morning. Her car wouldn't start so she had to take me in mine. Why is that good? Because I got to talk to her on the way to work. It was very enjoyable! :)
2. Getting a good night's sleep. Maleah slept without waking up once all of the way through 5 this morning. She's been waking up wanting her "bug" (pacifier that looks like a bumble bee) or a bottle in the early morning. Even when she woke up this morning she went back to bed after a bottle. She's precious.
3. Our Christmas decorating weekend. We'll have a few other things to do this weekend that will limit our time, but we're going to decorate for Christmas! Yay!


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The Earls cookbook is a time machine. These 1980s recipes are in the running for some retro Grey Cup party fare.
Jack Sticks
1 lb jalapeno Jack (whole block, or havarti or cheddar), cut into 3 1/2 inch lengths that are 1/2 inch thick
2/3 cup milk
1/2 cup flour
3/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 cups panko
Vegetable oil for frying.
Mix batter (milk, flour, bp and salt) in a shallow bowl. Fill another bowl with panko.
Dip cheese sticks into batter and let excess drip, then roll in panko, shaking loose crumbs.
Repeat, coating each stick twice. Set on parchment-lined sheet and refrigerate for at least two hours.
Deep fry (375F) for 45 seconds to a minute until sticks are light golden brown. Drain on paper towel. Serve with salsa.
Potato Skins
preheat oven to 425F.
Clean 3 medium russet potatoes and rub skins with oil. Bake for an hour until tender.
When cool enough to handle, cut potatoes into quarters lengthwise. Scoop flesh leaving 1/2 inch layer. Season with salt and pepper and bake until crisp and golden (about 10 minutes).
Top skins with cooked, chopped bacon (5 slices worth) and a mix of 1 1/4 cup each of grated sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack. Return to oven for five minutes until cheese is bubbly.
Garnish with cold sour cream and 1/4 cup chopped green onions.
Parmesan Dip for Hot Wings
1 1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 cup finely grated parmesan
3 tbsp malt vinegar
3 tbsp milk
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
Whisk together. Store in airtight container and refrigerate.
Spinach Artichoke Dip
8 oz (225 grams) wilted and drained spinach, finely chopped
1/4 finely diced white onion
115 grams cream cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella
1 cup diced canned artichoke hearts
1/2 cup diced water chestnuts
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp hot sauce
3/4 tsp minced garlic
3/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp lemon juice
Saute onions until soft. Let cool.
Mix other ingredients and add spinach and onion to combine.
To serve, heat in microwave for one minute. Stir and heat for another minute. Serve with grilled toasts.


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- If there have been contribution corrections, Corrective Measures for Contributions Form (see Making Corrections).
For wire transfers, the Program must receive these forms no less than 48 hours before the funds are wired. If advance notice of wire instructions is not provided, there may be a delay in crediting the contributions/ loan repayments.
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So, the last post where I linked to the Brevard County Library System — I found out you won't necessarily see the pictures of the cover of each book if you are using a mobile device. If you want to see them, try using a laptop or computer.
Here are a few more…
Mama Outside, Mama Inside by Dianna Hutts Aston, illustrated by Susan Gaber…just beautiful! This is a great spring book! Also, it is a nice book for siblings…where there might be a baby coming, a baby just here or maybe even for siblings who are a little grown…but need some reminding where we all come from and the love that goes into a family. This book is a MUST! Its illustrated so well and written in a fluid way that matches reality. Very natural. (there is a page where breast feeding is taking place…it is very modest and is showing how baby is fed and how Daddy helps Mommy by propping up her arm on a pillow…just a note in case there is any sensitivity to this.) Get this one right away…put it on hold at your library if you can so it will be ready for you soon. Enjoy!
Ok, so here are some of our ALL TIME favorites by Janet Morgan Stoeke. A Hat for Minerva Louise and Minerva Louise at School. We have been reading Minerva Louise books for a long time! She is our favorite storybook chicken! This Momma Jedi has a special voice for Minerva that our family loves!! Minerva is a sweet and beautiful and very FUNNY chicken!! There is a lot to enjoy with these books for all ages. We even wrote to the author, Janet Morgan Stoeke a few years ago and she was kind enough to respond! It was very exciting for us!
And sadly, another not so great review coming here for Clementine and Mungo by Sarah Dyer. The storyline is cute and nothing is wrong with it. The confusion starts with the cover (which you can see if you click the title in green.) We cannot determine what type of creatures these are. They are odd looking. The sister never wears any clothing other than a tutu, which is see through, until bed time. The brother never wears anything other than a shirt until bed time. The sister bathes the brother before bed. There are no parents present in the story. Its just kind of strange. Younger children might not notice any of these oddities and enjoy the story for what it is, but it was difficult for our family to enjoy the story with the wardrobe distractions. Maybe your family will love it despite our reservations, if so, Enjoy!
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2019 Vann Knight Tuesday Night World Championship Criterium Training Series 3/12/19 to 8/27/19
When: Tuesdays March 12 - August 27
What: Criteriums are a mass start bicycle racing format that is extremely popular in the US, especially in Carondelet Park.
Why: Criterium racing is terrific for improving speed, tactics, positioning, handling, and fitness.
Where: Carondelet Park 3900 Holly Hills Blvd, 63136
How it Works: Each race lasts a specified duration plus 3 laps with the final lap signalled by the ringing of a bell.
Team Competition: The best overall team will win a $1000 cash prize sponsored by Castelli. Please click here for the details on the competition.
Race Information:
Most evenings there are four races: A, B, C and Juniors U-18.
- The "A Race" will be for USA Cycling Category 1, 2, and 3 licensed racers.
- The "B Race" will be for USA Cycling Category 4 licensed Men, Category 1/2/3 licensed Women, and Masters 40+ Category 1/2/3 Men.
- The "C" Race will be for USA Cycling Category 5 Men, Category 4/5 Women, and 1 Day License Holders.
- The "Juniors" Race will be for Under 18 Boys Category 4/5, Under 18 Girls Category 4/5, and 1 day license holders. Racing Age for Juniors is defined as being under 18 prior to 12/31 of the current year.
Big Shark offers one in store "classroom setting" training class. Also- there are two racing clinics at Carondelet Park (off of the bike). Info covered will be useful to anyone considering racing. Pre-register or just show up! You can download the Race Flyer here.
- Intro to Bicycle Racing, February 3 at the Big Bend location, 12pm, Cost $20 RSVP
- Pre Race Clinic, March 12 at Carondelet Park, 5pm, Cost $10 RSVP
- Pre Race Clinic, March 19 at Carondelet Park, 5pm, Cost $10 RSVP
The Course: is a wide open .7 mile loop with a fast downhill turn + a bit of elevation gain. Pavement quality is near perfect and corners are very safe.
The Perfunctory Stipulation: In exchange for usage of the course, the City of St Louis requests that we simply respect the Park and the residents of the adjacent neighborhood.
Parking: The area will be available as close to 5:30 pm as possible. Please do not park blocking the one-way access loop on the west side of the course/park.
Race Results: Here
EARLY Number Pick up Saturday, March 9th- It's just for YOU!:
Register early for the first race, purchase a Season Pass and get your cloth bib number early on Saturday March 9th from High Noon until 5pm at Big Shark's Big Bend store.
Please have these items with you, completely filled out and ready to go:
1. USA Cycling Series Waiver.
2. USA Cycling Current License
3. Payment - cash, credit card or check (made payable to Big Shark Bicycle Company)
Registration: is on site only and opens around 5:00 pm each Tuesday. Registration closes 30 seconds prior to the start of each race. Numbers issued are for the entire series- so hang on to your bib number!
Race Fees are as follows:
- Your first race of the season: $20
- All subsequent race nights: $15
- Your 2nd race on the same night: $3
- Fees include a $4.75 per rider insurance surcharge/BAR fee.
- Replacement bib numbers: $5
- Season Pass- before March 12th, purchase all 25 races for $325. This includes a 2nd race on the same night. Normally $450. Season Pass holders must sign in each evening at the registration tent.
- The Junior Race (starts May 7th): $12
Important! ALL participants must have a current year USA Cycling license (1-Day and Annuals are available on site). Riders must report to registration each evening to be included on the start list. Please don't be THAT racer.
Primes and Prizes for this year's races are provided by Chef Gerard Craft and Pastaria!
Start Time
Cat 4/5 Boys, Cat 4/5 Girls, U18 Racing Age
25 Minutes
Top 6
"A" Race
Cat 1/2/3, Women 1/2/3
45 + 3 laps
Top 6
"B" Race
Cat 4 Men, Women 1/2/3, Men 40+ Cat 1-3
30 + 3 laps
Top 6
"C" Race
Cat 5, One Days, Juniors Cat 5, Women 4
25 +3 laps
Top 6
Fine Print:
- The "A,"B" and "C" races will each have one 'open' prime.
- The "B" and "C" races will each have one women's prime.
- The "C" race starts at 5:30pm March 12 - April 30. Beginning on May 7 this race will be at 7:40pm.
- The Juniors races at 5:30pm begins on May 7.
- For additional information contact Mike Weiss at 314-862-1188 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Race Results:
Please note: Hazardous riding, unsportsmanlike conduct, and unsafe equipment will not be tolerated. Ride smart, safe, and with respect. Weather updates and series information will be shared on Big Shark's Facebook Page and via our email list.
Thanks to R & R Sanitation for supplying our "facilities".
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By Steve Sharpton, Parsons Training Center, Tucson, Arizona
January 28, 2016
Some time last year, I made the rather ridiculous resolution that I would greatly reduce my coffee drinking. You see, at the time, it was a pretty logical idea at the time. Being something of a conspiracy theorist, I believed for a short while that coffee would eventually become nonexistent, an old luxury that the self destructive human race would inadvertently destroy in its all-out quest to ruin plant Earth. With the world temperature rising near the equator, it is becoming increasingly more and more difficult to grow coffee. Some fatalists believe that coffee and chocolate may become extinct in the next thirty years due to the fact the weather is just making it too difficult to grow these two crops. Either that will happen or you will have to start paying for five-dollar Hershey bars and Starbucks will just stick to the beer sales and dump coffee for the sack of saving money (or just continue gouging you on a regular basis). Now of course, this was a convenient way to try and limit my consumption, which really had a more health theme tied into it. I was having all sorts of teeth sensitivity issues, making the daily brushing routine difficult for me. It's hard to explain the weird sensations I was getting from those moments, brushing over a weird sweet spot that would send a chill down my spine and make me weary of brushing over that very same spot again. I developed this problem over a long time, for I had really definitive love for all candies sour back when I worked at a movie theater at the turn of the century (love saying that…turn of the century. Might as well take advantage of that adage). Anyway, the best perk (and maybe the only) was the fact I was in charge of the loose candy. Basically I would taste test all the candy before I put them out, knowing how fresh the candy was before it went into display. The fresher it was, the more sour it tasted. So you can imagine me going home with almost 20 bucks worth of fresh, awesome sour candy that wasn't sold in stores and hadn't been touched and played with by dirty little kids. Well, the issue back in those days was the fact I never brushed my teeth after eating all of this junk, and the sour particles would rest on my teeth for hours on end before I brushed for the end of the night.
Anyway, I really believed the coffee was aggravating all of these old sweet tooth issues. I embarked on a little journey to try and give up coffee, and I was really making some good progress on my culinary withholding. You see, I was drinking exorbitant amounts, so much so that a coffee addicted friend of mine wondered how in the world I wasn't "pooping like a racehorse." I told her I must be one of the chosen few that can handle the coffee without making frequent visits to the restroom (my friend is so addicted, she would nurse a coffee for hours just so she wouldn't waste it!). Well, the tooth problems really didn't go away even with the reduction. It eventually became less a problem when I found a good toothpaste that helped protect and rebuild enamel. I did some oil pulling for my teeth from time to time as well, but I have not been doing that much lately (as in the last five months). At one point though, I was drinking a cup of coffee every three days, but that was before I started working my current job and having to get up at four a.m. on a regular basis. I was kind of forced into being a morning person, and thus, my coffee habit was reborn and turned into an every day issue for me. At one point, I retained my old habit when I finally started to see the light. I would drink a 24-ounce of coffee and then follow that up with a Venti Cinnamon Dolce Latte at Starbucks. Fortunately, some sense was finally kicked into my head when I decided six bucks was a bit exorbitant for any drink, especially since Starbucks has a real hate for all the vegans out there!
Personally, I have found a pretty good balance with coffee. It helps me wake up and get myself into a rhythm when I go to my work out. Going in at nine a.m. is still kind of weird for me, and I often times need a little pick-me-up. I've also started donating plasma again, and when I do it in the morning, my pulse is pretty darn low (turns out being in shape really keeps my resting pulse very low, which is a bad thing in the plasma donation world). Anyway, without that cup of joe, I wouldn't be as calm as I need to be. Anyway, last year, I wrote about the power of caffeine and how it can do a body good in regards to your fitness goals. http://blog.parsonstrainingtucson.com/2015/04/caffeine-glorious-caffeine.html You see, a lot of people take some of the more synthetic stuff, like Advocare and Herbalife to get their "pre-workout" on. For me, I would rather stick to the brown liquid, especially since the stuff can work the same way according to a lot of research. Of course, the research indicated you shouldn't be tapping back that 64-ounce coffee before you start ripping out some bench presses (and yes, when I worked at the Circle K many years ago, there was a guy who came in and got a 64-ounce coffee refill. He gladly payed the $1.07, which was the refill price at the time…of course, he was the most unhealthy looking person I have ever seen in my life). Anyway, much like my fascination with alcohol related research, some new coffee research may be turning the industry on its head once again.
Now, we all know the myth that too much "joe" might turn us into a jittery, unhealthy mess. Heck, Mad TV based an entire character sketch on this phenomenon, where the main character would spend the skit talking almost nonstop and constantly moving (watching those skits made me tired!). Research conducted by the University of California-San Francisco has concluded that caffeine may not be the boogey man we continuously think it to be, by proxy meaning another victory for my guilty pleasure. http://www.nbcnews.com/health/heart-health/caffeine-doesn-t-give-you-heart-palpitations-study-finds-n504741 Now for the moment, the study only utilized natural caffeine sources, like coffee, tea and chocolate (I'm sure some people are swooning right now!), so don't be thinking that can of Jolt or Monster of Four Loko is good for you. The new study wanted to truly see if consuming highly caffeinated products would cause the heart palpitations and "heart skips" that so many of us assume would happen. The study utilized almost 1,400 subjects, with a whopping average age of 72 to conduct this research. Due to the average age of the subjects, this test seemed perfect for failure, proving once and for all that caffeine can certainly mess us up as we advance in age. Well, the doctors leading the research concluded the associated heart issues were not due to the consumption of high caffeine products, but due to the fact many of the patients may have already been suffering from various heart issues (a common problem with some people that might not have taken care of themselves as well as they should have).
Now like I already stated, this study had nothing to do with energy drinks and such, which is a whole barrel of monkeys you don't even want to get into. Trust me, as a respected self appointed tester of energy drinks (as well as heavy consumer), I could tell you drinking two or three of those bad boys a day is not something you want to do. The aforementioned research did indicate suggested limits to your drinking habits, like not going more than five cups a day and keeping younger kids from consuming highly caffeinated products. Regardless of these limitations, you are going run into idiots like myself that will continue to abuse that problem. On many days, especially when I go to hang out with my retired parents in the mornings, I drink WAY TOO MUCH coffee for one person. I could probably drown a whole pot of coffee if given the chance. Of course, I only do this once a week or so, mainly because I'm sure my parents would start forcing me to bring in coffee beans every week to offset the damage I do (the bagels I bring in are not worth the amount I would potentially drink). And trust me, I would probably go crazy since I am kind of addicted to the local coffee scene here in my home town, buying up Savaya, Raging Sage, Yellow Brick and now Ritual Coffee, which is being roasted by Sparkroot. Like always, I take some of this stuff with a grain of salt, merely because you have to accept limitations on the obvious. There have been many days where I have had a respectable amount of coffee to drink, and I would turn into a jittery mess that would start wondering why the world was spinning so fast. And then the subsequent crash would be brutal, for my little pups would be begging for a walk and I would be all "You got to be kidding me!" The worst part about these days is it would severely affect my running, for I would feel dehydrated mid run and stop due to the awful feeling in my head (which happened to me lat week).
Now I do wish the researchers had done some more work on the other big caffeine additive, better known as Guarana. For those that don't know, it is a plant from Brazil that is injected in several drinks to give a much bigger boost. It's basically what real caffeine freaks will get behind when they realize that coffee is not doing it for you anymore. Right now, it is not as dangerous as some people think it is when it is being consumed in energy drinks, primarily because these drinks also boast a resectable amount of taurine, an amino acid naturally made by the body but is is easy to synthesize. Taurine somewhat counteracts the effects of caffeine, thus balancing out the equation (somewhat). Hopefully in the future, we see a little more insight into this particular additive which is primarily used throughout South America but rarely used beyond energy drinks here in the states. One interesting side note about Guarana is the fact it may help with weight loss, mainly because it tricks the brain into thinking the body is fuller than it should be (but this is all conjecture of course.
So there you have it, another reason to not really hate caffeine, and in regards this blog post…coffee. I've already pointed out that it can help the liver and help the fitness freak inside of you. Now it seems some of the old assumptions about the power of caffeine is being challenged just about every day, just remember it still can be addictive. Too much a good thing is still too much. Much like my friend that can't seem to stop eating vegan nachos (I really hope she reads this!), drinking too much coffee can lead to various health problems with your esophagus and of course your bone density duet the caffeine. Just try not to be like me from back in the day, where 40 ounces of coffee a day became rather crazy and expensive. Be like me of today, where 20 ounces seems like too much!
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Steve, a Parsons Training Client, went from 400 pounds to Running half-marathons, from lifting pizzas to lifting hundreds of pounds through training with us.
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Marcus Samuelsson's Taste of Harlem at Post & Beam/
A Swedish Ethiopian chef walks into a bar...or rather, Post & Beam, and next thing you know you're having a throw down, communal food fest in the middle of the Crenshaw Plaza parking lot. OK, maybe there was a little more work involved, but the outcome was about the same.
Post & Beam's chef Govind Armstrong teamed up with the acclaimed Red Rooster chef in Harlem to celebrate Black History Month last week.
I justified the $140 dinner ticket by saying it was cheaper than a flight to NY to eat at Red Rooster, and besides that, proceeds from the event went to C-Cap, the culinary program for underserved high school kids, who also were in the kitchen helping to make our meal.
Continuing on the theme of bringing people together, the meal was served family style at communal tables with new friends.
I won't say that I wasn't nervous eying the first plate of spiced flatbread going around our large table with pickled tomato and black eye pea hummus. Would my table mates be good sharers, would they be overcome by the draw of the ripe red tomatoes, would there be enough warm bread to scoop up the smoky, sweet black eye pea hummus? Rest assured, I would not go hungry tonight.
Course after course rained down on our table. There was passing, looking, photo taking, eating, comparing the menu. What's on these deviled eggs? Smoked catfish? No!
Can you really call this a taco, even if you put the word Ethiopian in front of it? Nacho maybe.
Kale salad? You're just feeling guilty now that there's been no vegetables or green items on the plate so far.
The crawfish beignets must be dessert right? Wait, those were all just the starters?
My looks then turned to panic as the servers kept dropping larger and larger plates at our table, and I'm not just talking about the size of the bowls, which were filled with things like dirty rice and shrimp that I would have loved just a little dirtier coming from these 2 gentleman (ok, that wasn't supposed to sound quite as "dirty" as it sounded).
There was super crisp and moist fried chicken, which I greatly appreciate given the challenge of keeping the flavors and texture while cooking for so many people. The fried trout, however, didn't fare quite as well. While crisp, it wasn't able to keep anything resembling moisture inside.
There was braised oxtail so as not to discriminate against any animal not being represented. You can't forget the sides of black eye peas with roasted yams and bacon (gotta get the pig in there), buttermilk mashed potatoes and long cooked greens to give the nod to another leafy veggie in this round.
It was Thanksgiving come early with a plate that wasn't liftable or digestable, but how could you pass up any of this?
And yes, of course there was dessert. Just a simple, light little trio of a sweet potato doughnut, red velvet creme brulee and a pistachio semifreddo.
It took us a while to get up from the table, and if we could have slept in the restaurant, we probably would have, but there's more meals to discover. Until next time!


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Parc André Citroën & La Petite Ceinture
Even though the weather was a bit blah on Sunday, we ventured out to do some exploring. After a 35 minute-ride along the Seine and past the Eiffel Tower (on bikes), we found ourselves at the very edge of Paris ready to find the southwestern section of La Petite Ceinture. Unexpectedly, we got the opportunity to wander through two parks in the 15th arrondissement instead of one.
Parc André Citroën welcomed us through a small entrance right along the river. Once inside, we spied the Ballon Generali, not knowing what it was. We didn't go up, but watched as others flocked to see Paris up high (300 meters!) from a giant helium balloon. At only 12 euros, I'll probably find an excuse to go eventually. The park was calm, quiet and completely green - a nice change from noisy traffic and monotone grey.
We had to venture a bit farther south to find La Petite Ceinture. On our way, we walked through La Javelle, a outdoor area with food trucks, drinks, music and more. I'm filing that place away for a warmer day... Finally, we climbed the steps to the abandoned railway and continued our stroll.
It was a relaxing day with grey skies, greenery, and ice cream. Take a look...
(location details can be found at the end of this post)
Parc André Citroën 2 Rue Cauchy, 75015
Ballon Generali Parc André Citroën, 75015 Paris
La Petite Ceinture Rue LeBlanc & Place Balard, 75015 Paris
La Javelle Port de Javel Bas, 75015 Paris


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"Almost always it is the fear of being ourselves that brings us to the mirror," late Argentinean poet Antonio Porchia once said.
Making a personal video of oneself is, in many ways, constantly having a mirror before your eyes. It's hard not to be conscious of the self-reflection shown in the viewfinder, as well as its seeming flaws and weaknesses.
Three actresses, active in the local indie movie scene, brought themselves toward a special mirror ― also known as video camcorders ― to document their lives and struggles.
From enduring post break-up days to working on foreign films, the movie "Myselves: The Actress No Make-Up Project" reveals some of the most personal moments of the three individuals.
All of the footage was shot by the actresses themselves. They are sometimes clearly conscious of the camera, sometimes narcissistic, and sometimes insecure. And just like Porchia said, there is the universal fear of being one's true self.
|Scenes from upcoming documentary "Myselves: The Actress No Make-Up Project." (Seoul Independent Film Festival)
Among the three actresses, Yang Eun-yong shares her break-up with a long-term boyfriend. The actress, who has appeared in more than 50 feature-length and short films since the year 2000, struggles and laments in her self-made footage, and her sense of disillusionment shows throughout.
Yang said she deleted a lot of footage in the beginning as she was too self-conscious about filming herself and was afraid to share her personal struggles with the viewers.
"At the time, the whole break-up drama was literally dominating my life," Yang said during an interview with The Korea Herald.
"I was so emotionally preoccupied by it, I didn't know what else to shoot."
By listening to her casual conversations with her close friends and colleagues, one can also easily guess that her acting career hasn't been so easy. Her mother was against the idea of her becoming an actress and refused to pay for her art school tuition; she doesn't think she can ever perform like Juliette Binoche, the French actress she admires. She often looks insecure and emotionally drained, especially when she talks to her ex over the phone.
"I was in the middle of the grieving period when I was shooting the movie," said Yang. "And I'm out of that now. It's a meaningful record of my personal history, because the relationship touched my life in so many ways."
And there is Kim Kkot-bi, whose previous works include Yang Ik-jun's 2009 sensational indie drama "Breathless." The film was featured in 2009 Rotterdam International Film Festival and 2009 Singapore International Film Festival. The actress, who attended the film bashes, reportedly met up with a number of foreign directors during the events and became friends with them.
In the movie, Kim records her trips to foreign cities, including London and Hong Kong, and her gatherings with foreign directors and friends. Kim gets into foreign projects using her own connections she built while attending film festivals overseas.
Not many young actresses expand their career the way Kim does, and her independent and almost hyperactive nature is well-captured in the self-made footage. The way she spends her time in her room, from playing her melodeon and reading English-language books out loud, also offers a glimpse into the life of the free-spirited, creative young woman.
Actress Seo Young-joo, who has previously appeared on Bong Joon-ho's "The Host" (2006) and Park Chan-wook's "Sympathy for Lady Vengeance"(2005), offers the most abstract footage among the three. She dances alone and talks to herself in front of the camera, and these cuts overlap with images of ocean waves and rainy Seoul streets. Her impromptu monologues are beautiful, often self-reflective and touching.
"I still have so many things that I'd like to hide," she says in the film.
"But these are the things that needed to be told the most, unveiled the most, and forgiven the most."
There isn't much glitter and glamour of an actress in the movie: there's no red carpet, no flashlights and no waving at the excited crowd. Instead, the film offers an original portrait of three individuals who have dreams and problems, as well as flaws.
"Myselves: The Actresses' No Make-Up Project" opens in theaters on Aug. 23.
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Many of the world's great books seem to consist of every damned thing that entered their author's minds laid end to end in captivating fashion. I'm thinking about books like Ovid's Metamorphoses, the Arabian Nights, Rabelais' Pantagruel, Thomas Browne's Pseudodoxia epidemica, Sterne's Tristram Shandy, or Pynchon's V. You will undoubtedly have your own favorites of the genre. These are all works of what might be called "the higher realism," as they so perfectly imitate life in the compelling randomness of their subjects and associations.
I must invoke some such concept if I am get an essay written this morning. We have been in New York these last few days celebrating Christmas with two-thirds of our offspring and their families, the third having temporarily vacated Gotham in favor of South Carolina. That was our official agenda. An added benefit was to get away from the perils of small-town America to the comparative safety of the city streets.
The pace has been pretty hectic. The gift-swap took place on Christmas Eve at Katherine's (Katy's*) welcoming apartment on Washington Square. Zvi had prepared a real feast: some species of Middle Eastern vegetarian paella, from which we waddled to our places around the "ecological" tree. It is actually the word "tree" that deserves the quotation marks, as it was a French-made construction of recycled soda bottles. Don't ask. Autres pays, autres moeurs. Walking through a feeble, spitting snow to Midnight Mass at St. Luke's in the Fields on Hudson Street was a struggle, but a struggle well made: great musical settings by Giacomo Carissimi and a nearly endless liturgy that took no prisoners and spared no horses—though I suppose most liturgies never do either of those things even under normal circumstances. There amid magnificent tranquillity I did not fail to hold up in prayer my far-flung relatives and friends in many lands, not excluding the readers of my blog.
Christmas Day was mostly bright, and in the afternoon everybody went over to Brooklyn to the Red Hook digs of Katherine (Katie*) and Richard for some babyolatry and a second delicious feast, this one the product of Rich's day-long labors in the kitchen, and centered upon the perfect turkey. It was a memorably mellow evening. There, gazing in my geezerdom upon the tiny face of a one-month-old granddaughter, I could feel the full force of the prophecy of Micah: "they shall sit every man under his vine and under his fig tree; and none shall make them afraid".
That was last night. Now it's Wednesday, blog day, and I turn for inspiration to the Internet news. The first story that meets the eye concerns a new gun atrocity, one that in my recent preoccupation with celebrating the anniversary of the birth of the Prince of Peace I seem to have missed. The story involves a small lakeside neighborhood in the suburbs of Rochester, N.Y. In this place (Webster) on Christmas Eve a man murdered the sister with whom he shared the old family house, which he then torched with her remains apparently still within it. When the volunteer firefighters arrived, summoned by his telephone call, he shot two of them dead and wounded two others. He then killed himself as the fire, uncontested, burned down six additional adjacent houses. A lot of bad things do seem to happen in our country, but we can perhaps learn something even from something as bad as this one. In our continuing national quest to answer the question "What does it take to stop a bad guy with a gun" we can strike from the list of possibilities "Four good guys with fire hoses."
Concerning the dead arsonist-murderer, said to be "possibly" suffering with "mental health issues," a journalist had written thus: "Spengler had served 17 years in jail for killing his grandmother with a hammer but had done nothing to attract the authorities' attention since being granted parole in 1998." This is a curious sentence, but two of its features in particular attracted my attention. The first is perhaps syntactical, perhaps penological. Why should killing one's grandmother with a hammer earn you seventeen years in prison? What's the tariff for a great aunt with a hacksaw? Why have we heard nothing from the hardware lobby? "Hammers don't kill people; carpenters kill people."
But the more obvious jolt came from the poor madman's allegorical surname: Spengler. Spengler is not in my experience a common name. In fact so far as I know I have encountered only one other Spengler: Oswald Spengler, the once famous (he died in the month of my birth) philosopher of history. Spengler was, to put it mildly, a very gloomy thinker. His most famous book (Der Untergang des Abendlandes, 1918-22) is usually translated as the "Decline of the West". But "decline" is a little mild. Spengler actually believed that European Christian culture was finished, kaput. And that was around 1920, before the twin political pathologies of the twentieth century, Bolshevism and National Socialism, had as yet strutted their stuff.
Some of Spengler's analysis has proved errant. Western economic dynamism has in the long perspective remained impressive, and as political power seldom trails far behind economic power Spengler's view of Western material "decline" was to say the very least exaggerated. But as I observe our current political impotence I have to admit that long-term developments in the moral life of the West, and especially in the American part thereof, come closer to justifying one of his more celebrated remarks: "Optimism is cowardice." Then, again, I wonder if the man who said that ever could have looked into the face of a sleeping month-old baby as illuminated by Christmas lights.
*Only by orthographic finesse can I now distinguish (in writing) my wonderful daughter from my wonderful daughter-in-law.


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Rider of the Black Sun: A Fantasy Gamebook
You are a Ugarith, a master of the night, with no recollection of your origin or past life, waking up after committing a disastrous bloody deed... Being a hunted outcast, you now have to fight for your way to freedom. Meanwhile you discover your superhuman powers and eventually fulfill your sacred duty – bringing back the world from the edge of oblivion.
Whether the Ugarith is destined for a happy, neutral or bleak end depends solely on the decisions you make, for this is no ordinary novel, this is a fantasy gamebook!
With more than 1,350 sections, Rider of the Black Sun is one of most extensive gamebooks ever published. It sets new standards with a completely unique approach to section reference and replayability.
Special features include: Finding hidden bonus sections, epic boss fights taking place in their own unique chapters, detailed combats, and complex puzzles!
Sorry, but what's a "gamebook"?
A gamebook is an interactive novel that allows the reader to participate in the story by making effective choices. The narrative branches along various paths through the use of numbered paragraphs, called sections. Find out more.
Rider of the Black Sun, developed by author Swen Harder and illustrator FuFu Frauenwahl, was originally released in Germany in 2012 by the publishing house Mantikore.
Since then, "Reiter der schwarzen Sonne" turned out to be one of the publisher's best-selling game books and received the prestigious RPC Fantasy Award and the German Roleplaying Award.
Right now, it's available in its 6th edition and was licensed for another two European languages. In 2016 Mantikore printed a small run of promotional copies in English to check the international demand for Rider of the Black Sun.
The gamebook was sold within days, so we decided to start a crowdfunding campaign to give gamebook enthusiasts all over the world the opportunity to be part of this special project. And of course we hope, with your support, to make this great gamebook even greater!
Within all the years on the market, getting feedback from hundreds readers and reviewers, we can say, that Rider of the Black Sun is a bug free gaming experience, meaning no dead-ends or misleading errors.
Next Level Gamebook Experience
Anyone who remembers such books from the childhood will be delighted to see these new features in this next generation gamebook:
• Over 1,300 sections on 700+ pages divided into 12 chapters, including special combat and bonus chapters
• Rules are explained step by step in an easy tutorial in each intermission of the first 4 chapters
• Expert rules can easily be added to enhance the difficulty
• Many challenging riddles and puzzles to solve
• Enhanced three-page character sheet for skills, equipment, values and notes
• Ride and command a dragon!
Kickstarter Bonus Content
This Kickstarter campaign may be your only chance to get your hands on this special gamebook. Furthermore, your pledge may help to improve the English version even beyond the original German one in various ways:
• 10 additional interior illustrations by FuFu Frauenwahl
• Hardcover and premium paper to make it more accessible and enjoyable
• Complete text and gameplay edits since the original book
• Extra difficulty level
• Soundtrack with CD data
• Extra map
• Alternative dust jacket
• Bonus chapter with another playable character
Special Offers for Resellers
If you're interested in re-sell Rider of the Black Sun, please take a look at our special offers DRAGON MERCHANT, DRAGON TRADER and DRAGON BARGAINER (all highlighted in blue). Those pledges will offer you a discount price, but no additional gimmicks, like signatures. Please have a look at the list below.
Limited Pledges and Artworks
As you can see, some of the pledges are limited. Especially the pledges with original interior artworks from the book by illustrator FuFu Frauenwahl. Only 6 small and 6 full-size illustrations (ink on paper) are available (see below).
If you've pledged as DRAGON ARTIST or DRAGON FRIEND, you should send us your favorite artwork number using the Kickstarter message system so we can flag this artwork as sold.
And of course, if desired, FuFu will sign your favorite artwork for you!
After reaching the 20K stretchgoal BLACK ADDER DAY this add-on section was unlocked.
From now on 3 unique items can be added to your pledge until the campaign ends!
Important: No extra shipping costs will be charged for adding those items!
And you have to pledge at least as DRAGON RIDER to be qualified for all add-ons.
Note: If you've pledged for DRAGON COMPANION (signed copy of the book) and take one of the add-ons, your copy will be stamped as well for free.
How do add-ons work?
To claim an add-on, you must first pledge to a Dragon Tier. Once you have done so, you can choose to overpledge by an amount equal to whichever add-ons you want (see FAQ for an example and more details).
When the campaign has ended, we get a backer survey in which you can specify the add-ons you wanted.
Note: Since many people had problems entering decimal digit numbers, we decided to round the add-on prices now. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Item 1 – DRAGON ARMOR
Rider of the Black Sun T-shirt
Add just 16 Euro to your pledged amount to get an unique Rider of the Black Sun T-shirt!
After the campaign we'll get back to you, then you can tell us which size your shirt should have.
Available sizes
Women: S, M, L, XL
Men: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL
All shirts are Fair Trade and 100% cotton made.
Item 2 – DRAGON ORIGINS
Original gamebook "Reiter der schwarzen Sonne"
For an additional pledge of 20 Euro real collectors get the original German version "Reiter der schwarzen Sonne", 6th edition, factory-sealed.
(Due to the Fixed Book Price Law in Germany we can't give any discount on this item.)
Item 3 – DRAGON DIE!
A custom d8
Use this custom eight-sided die (just 3 Euro) with all moon phases from new moon to full moon to play Rider of the Black Sun in the most stylish way.
This die may also come in handy, when playing roleplaying settings with werewolves, vampires or other moonstruck creatures.
To play Rider of the Black Sun with physical dice, you need 3 d6 and just one d8 moon die. But, as you can see on the sample page above, all elements are printed on the left pages, so you can simulate a roll by open the book randomly.
Since our funding goal of € 6,000 was reached, we enabled a list of stretchgoals to give the community the chance to enhance the reading experience for each new goal achieved.
All stretchgoal awards will always add new features to the look and feel of the book itself. For example, since the € 9,000 goal was accomplished, all books were upgraded to hardcover.
Just take a look at the list below which additional features all books have now!
Since this is a worldwide campaign, we will ship your award anywhere you live on this planet! Shipping charges are added when you select your pledge, based on region of destination:
• Inside EU € 9,-
• Rest of the World € 19,-
However, if you choose to pledge for multiple books as a collector or reseller this will result in additional shipping costs (affects the pledges "Dragon Merchant", "Dragon Trader", and "Dragon Bargainer").
If you choose these pledges, the shipping costs for them will be:
Dragon Merchant (3 books) / Dragon Trader (5 books)
• Inside EU € 19,-
• Rest of the World € 39,-
Dragon Bargainer (10 books)
• Inside EU € 25,-
• Rest of the World € 49,-
Delivery will be done by DHL international.
If you want to check the costs on your own, please follow this link.
Risks and challenges
Mantikore is publishing German and English gamebooks, such as "Sorcery!" or the legendary "Lone Wolf" series by Joe Dever, for over a decade now.
Nevertheless it's our first Kickstarter and we can't say that we would know every problem which may come across. For this reason we decided to make this project our first, because nearly everything crucial is done already: translation, layout, illustrations, and testplay! So to say, Rider of the Black Sun is nearly completed.
Sure, certain stretchgoals may enhance the workload to finish this project, like adding new drawings, but our illustrator FuFu Frauenwahl is an experienced artist who knows to handle deadlines.
We judge shipping is the biggest challenge, but we didn't expect more than a few hundred books to dispatch – a number which even a small publisher like Mantikore could handle easily.
Even if we are reasonably confident in our projections, we cannot guarantee to ship until Christmas 2017.
Remember, you will not be charged until the campaign's end, and even then, only if the project has reached its funding goal of € 6,000.
At the end, the biggest risk is that we cannot reach enough people for our Rider of the Black Sun Kickstarter. So, whether you back the project or not, please spread the word via any social media available to you, and help to make this gamebook happen!
Thank you, Dragon Rider!Learn about accountability on Kickstarter
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Melanie knows little about herself. She doesn't know who her parents are, she doesn't know if Melanie was always her name ... they picked it for her. She does know that she lives in a cell. Every morning, she is strapped into a wheelchair by gunpoint and taken to a classroom. Most days are boring, except for the day that Miss Justineau teaches. Miss Justineau reads the children stories and engages them. The other teachers and staff treat them horribly, especially Sergeant Parks.
Melanie's only concept of time is by her daily activities. She hates shower day. The staff line up the children in a row, feed them (once a week) and spray them with a chemical, they they are quickly ushered back to their cells. The children never go outside, they have no concept of the world. However, Melanie knows that we children go past the doors and up the staircase, they never come back.
Carey has built an excellent dystopian world. We find out, along with Melanie, what has happened to society and why she's locked up. The book reminds me of Never Let Me Go, but much better. Never Let Me Go created no goodwill between the reader and the subject, The Girl with All the Gifts makes you question what you believe, and what you want for this society.


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