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Who are you calling cool? Bryan Ferry tells Polly Vernon he's just an old-fashioned, 'sensitive soul' who happens to be a rock star
Goodness, Bryan Ferry is prickly. We've spent barely five minutes in each other's company before he tells me I'm talking too fast; after ten minutes, he begins to flinch in response to my questions, twitching his head away, furrowing his brow in annoyance. After 20 minutes, he tells me off for asking "a silly question". The question was, "Bryan, do you think you're cool?", which I thought entirely reasonable. Cool is so much of this particular rock star's currency: the late-Sixties art-school languor, the razor-sharp tailoring, Roxy Music's drawlingly sexy, can't-quite-be-bothered-but-we're-going-to-sing-a-ballad-anyway sound. And besides, Ferry himself references "cool" repeatedly in our conversation. For example:
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Gulf Cooperation Council countries need to focus on the forms of Iranian threats against Gulf national security and figure out how they are linked to American interests. Are they threats linked to the Iranian nuclear agreement? Or to Iran's support of its agents in the region? We must specify where the front that Iran launches its war from is, so our attack is focused!
The battle is right here, in Arab countries and it's against Iran's agents. Replicating Hezbollah's model in Iraq and Yemen and the attempts to replicate this model in Bahrain is what we must confront and uprootSawsan Al Shaer


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Many people I speak with who have experienced the treasure of New York City's Chinatown, always rave to me about Peking Duck House, the Chinese restaurant on Mott street that specializes in, well, peking duck. For years this popular joint has not entered my culinary horizon, until three weeks ago, when I finally experienced the place.
My dining companion and I of course just ordered their Peking duck, which I believe cost around $45. The duck is expertly prepared and served with house-made pancakes, green scallions, fresh cucumbers, and their special hoisin sauce. It's very good. When rolled up in the pancake, and with all the condiments added, you can have some truly excellent bites. The skin is perfectly crisp, and it's a well-cooked bird. I will tell you that just eating the duck on its own, lacks flavor, and definitely needs some seasoning. Salt and pepper could have helped the flavor. Is it the best Peking duck in NYC? Probably not. Is it a fun culinary experience. Absolutely.


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Question: Cold Temperature effects on bedbugs(3 posts)
Hi All,
I just have some general questions about freezing. I know it's not a 100% reliable method, it's just that right now temperatures are fluctuating between -4 and -20 C (that's about 25 to -4 F for you folks on the imperial system) and I'm still utterly paranoid about my car. (and eventually temps will dip so they're fluctuating between -15 and -25 C or lower). Mainly I'm asking:
1. How long does it take bugs to go from cold-dormant to awake and hungry once things start to heat up?
2. Would the constant freezing and thawing do them any harm? (I drive the car maybe once a week)
3. Can I expect any of them to survive the winter in this fashion or should I still continue with my original plan to treat the car with something come spring and get it detailed?
Anything that can be said on the topic would be helpful to assuage my curiosity. I'm probably going to get the car detailed anyway, the poor little DOOM vehicle needs it :). In the interim, I've got decontaminatable outerwear that I use in the car and seal up in the apartment.
Cold seems to be one of the areas that are less clear than heat, perhaps because the tools for creating heat are simpler than those for creating cold (like why iced coffee costs more than hot). Steven Kells in the U of Minn Guide on Page 11 (link on the Resources page http://www.ipmctoc.umn.edu/Control_of_bedbugs_in_residences_US_Commercial.pdf) says (with disclaimer for further research):
23F (uninsulated) for 5 plus days
-15F (uninsulated) instantly
You could also Google for "cimex" "lectularius" "cold" from only ".edu" sites and see what comes up:
When you make your plans, consider the possibility of your BB finding a warm, insulated place. That said, I'd guess that northern winters can be your friend.
Good luck.
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- Psalms 91:5-7
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Hi Callisto,
The jury is still out, but check out this thread:
The last 10 or so posts discuss the major issues in a similar situation.
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January 3-4, 2015
Montgomery County, MD
PowerPoint Slides from the different sessions:
- Apologetics & Ministry
- Basics of Logic & Arguments
- Reliability of Bible
- Inspiration, Infallibility, Inerrancy
- Historicity of Jesus
- Dialoguing with Skeptics
Required Reading & Preparation Materials
- Review the following PowerPoint presentations on Logic and Reasoning:
- Watch the video: "God Delusion Debate: Richard Dawkins and John Lennox" -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tU3-crvTDc
- 2 Books for required reading (read within the past 6 months): (1) Compelling Evidence for God and the Bible by Doug Jacoby and (2) book of your choice from the following list:
Reading List - Pick one book for your (2) requirement:
- How We Got the Bible, Neil Lightfoot
- Mere Christianity, CS Lewis
- The Reason for God, Timothy Keller
- What's So Great About Christianity?, Dinesh D'Souza
- The Christ Files, John Dickson
- The Case for Faith, Lee Stroebel
- The Case for Christ, Lee Stroebel
- The Dawkins Delusion, Alister McGrath
- Misquoting Truth, Timothy Paul Jones
- The Devil's Delusion, David Berlinski
- Is There a God?, John Oakes
- Science's Blind Spot, Cornelius Hunter
- The Language of God, Francis Collins
- There is a God, Antony Flew/Roy Varghese
- Can Man Live Without God?, Ravi Zacharias
- The Stones Cry Out, Randall Price
General Tips & Info
- Students arriving from out of town should plan to come Friday night, as the first teaching session will begin early on Saturday morning. The final teaching session will end on Sunday at 4PM. Schedule details TBA.
- Please remember to bring pocket money for meals/snacks
- For students wishing to get MTA/CCA credit, there will be a test-exam on the material presented
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Well, I finished my table runner for the quilting challenge over at persimon dreams. I had to do a bit of marathon sewing on Saturday but I finished it.
It was only my second time actually "quilting" something so I am pretty happy with it despite some issues I had. With the first table runner I made, I had some bunching and puffy issues. I just figured my pinning wasn't as up to par as it should be and was told polyester batting has a tendency to make things puffier than cotton batting. For this table runner, I pulled the polyester batting apart so it was even thinner and really took my time and pinned like crazy. Well, the first square I sewed around was very puffy and the next section I tried to quilt had some major bunching and folding over. The third section was even worse. What made it even more frustrating was that I was using a walking foot and had dropped the tension down. I ended up taking those quilting lines out and taking off my walking foot and just using the regular sewing attachment. The quilting came out SO much nicer. I don't think it's perfect (I never think that) but overall I am happy with the end result. So, is my walking foot a dud, or what? I do not even want to mess with it anymore.
No quilting challenge this week so I am going to try and tackle my list of to-do's. Persimon dreams is also starting a quilt along this week and I am so tempted to join in. However, I am almost positive I do not have enough coordinating fabric so I am going to try and resist! Okay, so here is what I hope to at least make a dent in:
1) CLEAN THE HOUSE lol
2) Finish my friend's Spring bag (still need to get to Joann's for this)
3) Make a cat kitchen towel for another friend
4) Design and make a cat potholder for same friend
5) Email a third friend some fabric ideas for a gym bag
6) Finish my sis-in-laws bag
7) Finish a red and black table runner that I started oh, last year lol
So, how many of these will actually finish? Hopefully more than one, but we will see! Hope everyone has a great week!
Monday, January 14, 2013
Accomplishments and Lists
Posted by Michelle at 6:44 AM
Labels: pink, projects, quilting, sewing, spring, Tabler runner, to do list, valentine's day, walking foot
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Your table runner turned out beautiful! Well done!ReplyDelete
Your table runner looks great...love the colors!ReplyDelete
Good luck on checking things off your list this week :)
That looks great! I tried quilting once and that did not work out as well. I would love a variety of table runners for my kitchen and coffee table.ReplyDelete
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First wrap the tulle around the book 20 times or so.
Then cut your tulle straight down the middle on one side. Carefully turn the book over and cut down the middle on the other side.
So you'll have a pile of squares.
Wrap a rubber band around the middle.
Then you are going to pull out all the individual tulle pieces to make your tulle ball. Similar to the method used for the tissue paper pom poms. So it will look like this when you're finished fluffing.
For your dowel rod you cut it down to the length you want (if needed) around 10" or so. And wrap it with your ribbon of choice securing it with hot glue every so often as you wrap.
Now you are ready to attach it to your tulle ball. I forgot to get a picture of this part but you attach it using the ends of the ribbon that you covered your rubber band with. Add a good bit of hot glue to the top of the dowel rod and put it right in between the two ribbon pieces. Then wrap the ribbon around the top of the dowel rod securing with hot glue. Tie a bow around the top to hide where they connect.
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The online news outlets and blogs say Dear Sarah is planning to trademark the "Palin" name. I say do it Sarah do it cause after 2012 that gravy train you riding will come to a screeching halt. Trademark your name and continue to collect the money the fools are giving you.
The same sources indicate Bristol Palin is writing a book, has bought a house, and is, in general, at 20 years of age, an experienced celebrity. I know you Palinatics are eagerly awaiting the publication of the book. I mean, man, with her experience as a pregnant teen and daughter of a former vice presidential candidate, she has got a whole lot to say.
About that memoir Bristol is supposedly writing, The Huffington Post indicates some that there is some ambiguity—will it be published or not? I mean, them folks in the Palin camp oughta stop teasing us.
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You've seen 'Calendar Girls' (right) and the numerous copycat nude calendars it inspired. Could there be something within the pinstriped psyche of the accountancy profession that has held it back from such exhibitionism?
Thanks to a brainwave from AccountingWEB member Monsoon, that will no longer be the case as her Naked Accountants Calendar campaign swept the web this week. Two calendars are being prepared: one featuring male accountants, and the other women beancounters. The charities that will benefit are Ronald McDonald House and the Worster Drought Syndrome Support Group.
The concept started off as a random post on the AAT Forum in late February and rapidly escalated onto Twitter and Facebook.
AccountingWEB's Born Dull?! team is all for anything that dispels the boring old accountant stereotype, but, we have do ask, does the world need another naked charity calendar? What on earth made Monsoon decide it was time to launch such a project?
"Yes, I know this type of calendar has been done numerous times, but to the best of my knowledge the accountancy profession hasn't yet had the... whatever... to bare all!" she tells us.
"I honestly can't remember what prompted the idea. I bought a female farmers calendar for my fiancé for Xmas, so that probably got the calendar thing in my head."
Monsoon earns the Born Dull?! seal of approval by telling us she doesn't consider herself a typical accountant and will prove it by posing as Miss October.
"It will of course be tasteful and as professional as this thing can be," she says. "We all have professional reputations after all and none of us want our clients to see too much! There will be no naughty bits on display... mostly. It all depends how everyone feels on the day, but there will be many a strategically placed large calculator and/or old fashioned ledger to cover up wobbly and other bits."
For all our scepticism, 19 accountants have already volunteered. "I realised I wasn't going to get 24 people from the AAT forums on its own, but [social media] really helped. We just need five more men and we are good to go."
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It may seem counter intuitive to say that there is a lot the crypto space can learn from traditional public equity markets. After all, the legacy financial system – with its opacity, its tendency toward oligarchy and monopoly, and its clear inefficiencies – is one of the main spheres crypto entrepreneurs are attempting to disrupt. But the fact that blockchain technology has the capacity to effect transformative change does not mean it has nothing to learn from its antecedents.
The features of the modern joint stock company were developed over many decades of trial and error through very painful mistakes. The crypto and blockchain space can do well to learn from these lessons and selectively adopt features that make sense in order to avoid making the same mistakes. Many of the features were developed to balance the competing interests of operators and investors, i.e., giving operators enough freedom to take risks and create a profitable business while at the same time giving investors/shareholders some control and oversight.
Shareholder voting and the establishment of a board of directors are also valuable features. Public companies are, in many ways, quite decentralized, although this is not coded into their DNA as it is with blockchain enterprises.
Governance power is actually distributed between the operators and shareholders. Shareholders convene on a regular basis to vote on essential matters related to the business, including whether to pay out dividends and whom to appoint to positions of top leadership. This leadership – usually comprising a board of directors that elects a chairman – is tasked with installing officers to run the business's day-to-day operations on behalf of the larger pool of stakeholders. Leadership is ultimately responsible to the shareholders, who can remove directors.
Throughout the entire organization, the rules and processes governing the running of the business are transparent and clear to all participants. This organizational structure makes a lot of sense and provides some protection to investor stakeholders. This feature (or at least something similar to it) has been and could be implemented in token platforms to provide investors with some protection and control.
Beyond governance, the operation of many of these companies is also surprisingly decentralized. Consider the fast food giant McDonald's, which has a market cap of over $120 billion. Its logo, the golden arches, is recognized around the world and Chicken McNuggets and Big Macs are familiar from San Diego to Shanghai. But McDonald's owns and operates fewer than 20% of the restaurants that bear its trademarks. Instead, the vast majority are operated as franchises. Under this model, the corporation establishes certain guidelines for the overall business – such as, for example, the recipe for french fries and the layout of stores. But the stores themselves are owned and operated by individual entrepreneurs who are better suited at managing the day to day operations and understand the unique echospace of their locations.. This decentralized model allows McDonalds to focus on big picture strategy while off loading the day to day operations to the franchisees, ultimately creating a much more successful and adaptable brand. Indeed, not all McDonalds are the same around the world. Each market has its own unique needs and considerations. Its economic example can be instructive when designing token economies and establishing an efficient and productive split of responsibility and control based on each participant's strengths and weaknesses.
Clearly, blockchain offers many advantages over traditional technologies and businesses. But that should not blind us to the hows and whys of the historical evolution of enterprise governance. Successes on the part of public companies can be written into code and used to make business much more efficient, if we do it right. It is even more important that these features be considered early on in the crypto space because they need to be programmed into the token or smart contract from the beginning.
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If I can only tell you guys how happy I am to come across this forum
In a nutshell as I desperately need help / assistance:
Read all books of Eckhart Tolle. Felt the shift take place. And at the time I'm talking, a good 5 years ago I was working in the military. Already for 12 years. After reading something did happen to me. And that's what I'm trying to figure out today of it was just an illusion or my mind playing games that lead me then down a path of ultimate destruction.
Things started to happen around me at work, personal life that pushed me to like want to leave. And I did just that. I resigned packed everything up called it a day and left.
But unfortunately for me I ended up back innmy hometown, back at my parents place and believe you me this is the 1 place I've been running from since a kid.
Life became extremely difficult none the less I pushed through. And the weirdest thing happens with me is,people project alot around me. Also judge me without me even having to do or say anything. Always assuming the worse. And this mind you is just from me sitting and looking and listening to them. Yet everything they are or are guilty of doing / behaving they accused me of.
I would be accused of the most stupidest and menial of things. Anyways after 6months I had left again. But now I move out live on my own again and then trouble comes my way again. Stupid me, waited for whats meant to happen to happen for me not realising that I need to find a job or do something with myself. I eventually went into what I've always enjoyed and had a keen interest in and decided to pursue Events Management. At this time I had chosen to walk away from a toxic, negative, narcissistic family. But however had come to see me by force. Of which thereafter led to arguments as per usual. Beratings, name calling,literally being cursed at.
Little did I no, my little moment of joy would only last a year as I started to run out of money and felt more of a need to actually relocate move out of my country and had contacted a relative if they would assist me with accommodation till I found a suitable job . Thereafter once again packed up and found myself at my sister's place waiting upon departure. The same.place I was at a year ago when I had left my toxic family. And what pushed me to leave my sisters place was the constant drama and abuse I had to witness everyday. That noe being back here I had to witness again. And it felt like dejavu for me. That eventually led to a criminal case being opened up and the child being removed out of the house taken into a shelter. But by this time I felt guilty for doing this to my sister and her family. Yet at that moment I felt as if I foing the right thing for the child. I got on a flite and left. Assuming life will change for me. Got to the other place things went a bit sour downhill as my relatives were contacted and told of what I had done and was manipulated into believing I chose to run and hide at their place. I ended up returning to my home country nowhere to go no one to even welcome me back. I slept on a friends sofa for the night and then on a matress on a floor for a couple of nights whilst decidong what now where to from here. These friends however were tarot readers. Involved in occult practices and frlt the need to advise me to go back to my family and confront them about all their wrongs. And I did jist that. It became chaos. Then flew back to friends but got told I cant live with them anymore and needed to leave as their time with me is over and to my unfortunate luck back at home. I ended up selling all my belongings furniture etc. Was given a very small amount in return but never worried about it as I believed lofe would evolve it would change for me. A new path would open up for me.
With that thought, 18months later if anything I feel stuck stagnant and cant understand where I went wrong. I'm stuck in the very place I never wanted to be at. Getting used and abused everyday. Sacrificing myself for the benefit of others yes the role of the martyr. Tried getting into jobs just to get out of here again to save myself my already dying soul find me again. Every job I enter into turns out disastrous as if im reliving the abuse I endure with my narcissistic mother. And I try hard to stick it out to just ignore and push past it but I end up in a situation where I need to leave the job. And once again stuck in a house putting up with a bunch of narcissists.
I feel lost. I have no where to go nothing to do. And am constantly reminded of the life I had and threw away. That I made the worse and wrong decisions. And look at me now. Relationships dont last cos I'm put of easy with shallow surface situations that lacks depth.
People judge me constantly. Berate me and most of the time abuse my kindness. I get used alot. Lied to and most of all taunted.
Is any of this normal is this even supposed to be happening?
Can anyone help shed some light into this darkness I feel I'm being consumed by.
Any help advise would be appreciated.
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I would suggest an in-depth study of Law of Attraction. While I hear your story, there's no way to get at the other player's input. Because it seems to be recurring where ever you go, it's most likely being attracted to you by the content of your own energy. You've heard the well worn truism - you create your own reality. Law of Attraction is its primary mechanism.
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Who is it that gets hurt? Who is it that has these bad things happen? Sounds like living through the lens a false self. Try listening to your thoughts, can that really be 'you'?
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Sleek and chic finds a place among the stately 19th century homes of Jackson Street
Stop the presses: Alta Plaza Park survives despite the fact there's a modern house right across the street.
Cypresses still stand atop posh Pacific Heights with grassy slopes on four sides. Tennis courts are busy; the matted playground hums. Streamlined women in their 30s discuss wedding plans and nearly everyone ignores the sign that says "Keep Dogs on Leash at All Times."
Life goes on in one of San Francisco's charmed spots -- even though, on the 2600 block of Jackson Street, stately 19th century homes have a neighbor that is sleek and chic and as contemporary as can be.
"I've actually never noticed it," said Katie Kerr, a San Francisco State University student who lives nearby and was reading a book on a bench directly across from the structure with its flat walls of crystalline glass and charcoal gray stone. "It looks fine to me."
I focus on the house Kerr missed because it makes an elegant point about cities like San Francisco: they evolve. Neighborhoods can absorb architectural changes as well as cultural ones, despite what would-be arbiters of taste might fear.
The new house on Jackson Street is best described as a burnished cube; instead of arches or gingerbread details for decoration, the two-story structure makes a statement by pulling back. At 50 feet wide and 36 feet tall, it's large but surprisingly subdued with panels of glass and slabs of basal sliding east to west.
Everything's horizontal, everything's low key, and the tall broad house reclines behind a low brick wall adorned with Meyer lemon trees.
The outward gestures are few, such as a terrace on the first floor and a balcony on the second. The most assertive move is a structural wall that doubles as a canopy of sorts: it slides up the west side of the house and then snaps across to become the roof, cloaked in glass and extending 8 feet beyond the front wall.
Even the one fun touch -- an airfoil-shaped stainless-steel column sliding from the roof to the driveway in front of the terrace -- has a purpose. It helps hold up the building.
The architect is Olle Lundberg, who was hired by the owners to turn a pair of nondescript 1950s homes into a single structure that bears only a structural resemblance to what was there before. From the start, he was aware of the location -- a block that includes a brick outcropping from 1895 by Ernest Coxhead and a Willis Polk exercise in palatial stone that was billed the same year as "the first Classical residence in San Francisco."
"I sort of feel like they had every other style of architecture on that stretch of Jackson," is how Lundberg describes his approach. "I just completed the chess set."
To be sure, not everyone's a fan.
Two doors away, the biggest building on the block -- four stories high and smack to the sidewalk, a vaguely classical peach-colored box -- is being renovated inside. I asked two of the contractors what they thought about the newcomer.
Both shook their heads.
"It a nice building -- an amazing building -- but it's in the wrong place," said Barry Dalton.
"It's like something you'd find South of Market," agreed Sheamus Eignor. "Or down along Third Street where everything's being redone."
That was also the view of some neighborhood leaders when Lundberg and his clients showed the plans to neighbors in 2001.
The Pacific Heights Residents Association filed papers to force a full hearing at the Planning Commission. The legal hook was the loss of affordable housing -- two units become one! -- but the association president at the time got to the heart of the "problem" by telling the commission the modern design "is not appropriate for this neighborhood," according to commission minutes.
The commission gave a blessing anyway. Four months later, on the last possible day, the association requested a hearing from the Board of Appeals.
Lundberg and the owners negotiated a set of changes, which made the association leaders happy, but the member who actually had filed the appeal refused to go along. So there was a 2003 hearing and -- shocker -- the Board of Appeals let the house go ahead.
Which brings me back to the start of the column: What was the fuss?
True, most Pacific Heights houses date from before 1920, but they're an eclectic blend that includes every architectural look imaginable at the time. And the story doesn't stop there. On the next block of Jackson, the three-story Town School stretches out in a style best called Institutional Icebox. Turn the corner onto Scott and there are 1960s (I'm guessing) relics that tried to be "contextual" by slapping square bays on the top floor and brick trim around the garages.
Lundberg's design is of our era, no doubt, but it doesn't put on a show. It radiates relaxed entitlement -- just like the Polk and Coxhead landmarks on the block. They're a trio for the ages.
As I sat in Alta Plaza Park, enjoying the day and the drop-dead view, I leafed through a review copy of the forthcoming "Gables and Fables: A portrait of San Francisco's Pacific Heights." Former San Francisco Examiner classical music critic Arthur Bloomfield collected vignettes written by his deceased wife, architectural historian Anne Bloomfield, updated with comments of his own.
After reading about the Polk and Coxhead buildings, I found an unexpected update -- Arthur's tip of the hat to "Olle Lundberg's ... dazzling Moderne statement with Asian overtones." He added a wonderful detail we outsiders would miss: "This house gleams at night like a giant FM radio receiver -- dial your station!"
"I love it ... much better that than a third-rate Beverly Hills palazzo," Arthur said with a laugh, when I called to confirm that he felt such a contemporary design had its place in this well-established world. "I think Anne would have loved it too."
Don't take my word for it, folks, they're the experts. The best buildings are imbued with a sense of craft and care -- no matter what the style might be.


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Dazzling costumes, camels, snake charmers, sword dancers and an Egyptian caravan are all to be expected at this weekend's belly dance performance at Paliku Theatre. But the students of the Amara Kismet Near & Middle East Dance Ensemble have learned a lot more than how to entertain.
» Place: Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College
» On stage: 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday
» Tickets: $15 in advance; $12 children, military and seniors. At the door: $18
» Call: 235-7433
The production weaves dancing, music, magic, fog, running water and 6-foot tall camel puppets (maneuvered by two individuals inside the costume) into a performance that comprises a cast of 80 adults and children. "We break all of the rules," she said.
"Working closely as a team, each dancer learns to develop faith in his or her ability to open themselves to new possibilities, to stretch their physical and mental capacity and to showcase their new-found understandings of the traditions and values available through studies of culture other than their own."
Leslie Wood, who took her first belly dance lesson in 1998, was first enticed by the elaborate costumes. "Dancing in silks, chiffons and velvets embellished with jewels was an immediate draw," she said.
But exposure to the culture has provided a much deeper experience. "When you continue with the dance long enough, the true pleasure and enjoyment is derived from the discipline required to master a movement, to isolate that movement to one part of the body and to mesmerize your audience."
Wood plays a Persian dancer, genteel and reserved, with dance movements that show off her jewels and fabrics.
"Besides culture, I've also learned that patience and crafting go together," Arakawa said. "It still awes me that I can make a hat."
Shamira believes that sharing the culture of the Near and Middle East bridges a gap locally. "The Far East is better represented here."
She lived and worked in the region as a professional dancer for several years, coming to understand the value of celebrating similarities and differences among cultures.
The Near and Middle East cultures are ancient, with customs retold in their songs and dance, Shamira explained. Just as hula studies encompass the Hawaiian language, it is important for belly dancing students to understand the meaning behind the words. But resources are limited in the islands.
"I was extremely fortunate to have learned the belly-dance craft in homes of Egyptians, Syrians, Tunisians, Turks, Armenians, Lebanese, Greeks and many more."
She wants her students to have a similar experience. "My classes are based on opening the minds and hearts of dancers to consider their studies well beyond just the moves."
Wood added, "The more experienced students will tell you of the many levels they have gone through with their dance, from the surface things (costuming) to the deeper bonds of sisterhood and friendship when dancing with other women."


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Fiera Milano is devided in two exhibition venues: Fiera Milano (Rho) and Fiera Milano City
The new Milan Fairground has been working since 2006 as one of the largest exposure sites worldwide with over 2 million m² exhibition area. The majority of exhibitions of Fiera Milano take place here, primarily the technical fairs.
8 independent exhibition halls, each with a reception and supply points offer a total exhibition area of 345,000 square meters of covered exhibition space, 6 halls with exhibition spaces in a plane and 2 halls with exhibition space on two levels and and 60,000 sq meters of outdoor exhibition space.
20 large pavilions are located on both sides of a pedestrian walkway of one kilometre length.
It is possible to book at Fiera Milano exhibition sites rooms for meeting, conventions and workshops, Catering on request.
Snack bars are located in the pavilions and along the central walkway of the exhibition complex.
2 prestigious restaurants offer table service and 8 self service.
Over 10.000 parking spaces are available for visitors in outdoor car parks (P1, P5) and in multi-storey car parks (PM1, PM2).
Getting to Milan and Public Transports
The Underground Red line (line 1) ends at the station Rho Fiera Milano.
For travel to the new fairground you need an extra-urban ticket (one way travel or round trip or daily ticket).
Fiera Milan site has direct access to the highways.
A4 Turin-Milan-Venice, the Pero-fieramilano exit.
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There is a car park with 10,000 parking spaces.
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Things certainly have been keeping me busy these days, which I'm quite happy about. I love when my drying racks look like this:
It makes me feel very productive. Also, when my racks are full it usually means that I've got orders, which is always a good thing!
Other then dyeing, I've been painting and cleaning my new apartment. Moving is always so much work! I've been knitting in the evenings to help me unwind after long days of dyeing and painting. I'm currently spending all of my knitting time working on Gale (aka: Nightsongs):
It's no wonder I was drawn to this colour, it looks so much like my new favorite bird!
Have you seen the latest issue of knitscene? There are a couple great sweaters in there! I don't have a copy yet, but I plan on getting one soon because I really want to cast on for this in my Yellow Label DK weight yarn, maybe in Sand? or Moss... or maybe I'll make this in my Green Label Aran... I guess I should get moved into my new place first, but I'd really rather be knitting.


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What You Need To Know About Using Strobes
The number one reason photographers stay away from studio strobes is that they fear that they don't understand them. Strobes seem techy and complicated. And if by chance they could get them set up, they wouldn't even know where to begin. I get it! I used to feel the exact same way. In fact, my lights sat is storage for years for this very reason.
But the truth is you already know most of what you need to know about working with strobes. For reals.
Because light is light.
It doesn't matter whether your source is the sun shining through a window or a bulb shining through a soft box, the same rules apply.
So if you already know the basics of working with window light then you already know the basics of working with strobes.
Just think of your strobes and soft box as a portable window.
Do you know how to place a subject when working with window light?
Of course you do!!
Then guess what, you know how to do it with a strobe and a soft box too!
Do you know how to meter your people when working with window light?
Well then guess what, one easy adjustment to your meter and you can do it with a strobe!
Does having only one good window in a clients home interfere with the flow of your shoot?
Of course not! You do that all the time!!
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Principal agent and agency owner William Strong has over 21 years of insurance experience. He earned a bachelor's degree in teaching from Tennessee Technological University. He and his five-agent staff have combined experience of more than 70 years and pride themselves on their outstanding customer service. The customer always has -- and always will -- come first at Strong Insurance Services.The agency is located in Crossville, Tennessee, on Elmore Road, across the road from Kmart and Big Lots.


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Public Limited Company for Radioactive Waste Management is a 100% state owned, non profit oriented enterprise, which was established by the Director General of Hungarian Atomic Energy Authority on behalf of the Government. More about PURAM →
Last concrete container arrived at its final place2017. June 16, Friday —
After four and a half years PURAM achieved in 19 May
2017 that the first disposal chamber of the National Radioactive Waste Repository (NRWR) in Bátaapáti,
became filled up with NPP origin LILW packages. Read more →
PURAM Brochure (2017)2017. May 22, Monday —
7th International Clay Conference in cooperation with PURAM2017. February 1, Wednesday —
After six succesful conferences, the 7th International Conference on Clays in Natural and Engineered Barriers for Radioactive Waste Confinement will take place from 24 – 27 September 2017 in Davos (Switzerland). Clay is well-known for a lot of companies, which deal with radioactive waste management. This is true for PURAM also, because clay stone is the basis of our investigation area for HLW and spent fuel. The Hungarian research program started in the nineties, therefore, this conference is an important opportunity to share research experience. Read more →
EPREV mission for the safety2016. November 29, Tuesday —
EPREV (Emergency Preparedness Review) missions are one of the peer review missions offered by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to strengthen nuclear safety in Member States. Read more →
Positive conclusions in the geological research program2016. October 4, Tuesday —
PURAM and the West-Mecsek Social Information and Regional Development Association (NYMTIT) organized their annual common public event, the so called "Tájoló Nap", which means the "Compass Day" on the 24th of September 2016. Read more →
STUK: Nuclear waste facility can be built to be safe2015. March 3, Tuesday —
In its statement submitted to the Ministry of Employment and the Economy on 11 February 2015, the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority in Finland (STUK) notes that the spent nuclear fuel encapsulation plant and final disposal facility designed by Posiva can be built to be safe. Read more →


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Department of Medicine Exemplary Teachers
Each academic year, the College of Medicine awards the Exemplary Teacher honor to selected faculty who have demonstrated excellence in teaching. Each year, the Department of Medicine has wonderful representation among the Exemplary Teacher honorees.
2014-2015 Exemplary Teachers
- Rebecca J. Beyth, MD
- Michael R. Bubb, MD
- Thomas Burkart, MD
- Kartikeya Cherabuddi, MD
- Virginia Clark, MD
- Julia Close, MD
- Jennifer Duff, MD
- Catherine Edwards, MD
- Ibrahim Faruqi, MD
- Heather Harrell, MD
- L. Chad Hood, MD
- Amir Kazory, MD
- Jorge Lascano, MD
- Margaret Lo, MD
- Merry-Jennifer Markham, MD
- Matthew McKillop, MD
- Ryan Nall, MD
- Maryam Sattari, MD
- Denise Schain, MD
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World Nutella Day - Nutella/Banana Pastry Purses
That's right, it's World Nutella Day. This indulgent day was created by Sara Rosso, an American blogger living in Italy who writes Ms. Adventures in Italy and Michelle Fabio, another American blogger living in Italy who writes Bleeding Espresso. These two women adore Nutella and wanted to create a day when we all indulge! In the spirit of that day, I've made some Nutella Purses which contain banana - one of the two great combinations in all of food history - banana and Nutella. These are so easy to make and only take a few minutes. You can certainly add some nuts to this if you like, which I would have done (walnuts, specifically) but I am the only soul in my household that likes nuts. If you've never bought Nutella before, you can find it next to the peanut butter in almost any grocery store. It's a staple in Europe, even at breakfast. Please visit The World Nutella Day site on February 9th to see the complete 2009 roundup of Nutella recipes from all around the world.


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There is nothing more classic and versatile that a pair of diamond studs. Whether they are traditional four claw, elegant six claw, unique three claw design, or a modern bezel, there is a diamond stud earring to suit everyone. They go from office, to gym, to gala with ease. There is nothing that doesn't go with a clean bright pair of diamond studs. So what's the dilemma? Over the years working with clients sourcing stones for stud earrings, the dilemma is, what size do you choose, and do you choose quality over size? Most people who are ready to shop for their staple diamond stud earring have a size in mind. Perhaps they've tried something on that they like, maybe they have a pair that are deemed 'too small', maybe the size of the stone in an engagement ring is acting as a reference point. What can end up being the challenge is finding the right size within the budget. When you are buying a pair of studs, you are buying two stones, and therefore, they are twice the price. Well, not always, but they are often more expensive than people anticipate for their size goal. The best way to get stones in the right size is to start to lower the quality, but is this the right choice?
Here are five tips for buying stud earrings and being thrilled with the result and not shocked at the price. Use these tips to get the best value for your money.
- Consider second best. The highest quality stones may not always be necessary. When looking for an engagement ring diamond, you want to get the very best stone you can afford. Often clients are looking for the top grades in colour, clarity, and cut, which is a good choice for your ring. Earrings, on the other hand, can handle a bit of imperfection. Often I1 clarity stones are passed over for engagement rings because you can see the natural inclusions with the naked eye. In earrings, being able to see inclusions is much less important. Most people will not have such up close scrutiny of their ears, and more importantly, when they're on, you won't have a chance to be looking too closely either. It is often ok to even go to a good I2 stone in an earring. It is likely not noticeable on the ear and it will save a bunch on the price of the stones. The same goes for colour. Top colour is not necessary, and although you want a good match, close might be good enough since the stones are on either side of your head.
- Make it a halo. A great option for stud earrings is to do a cluster or halo setting. You can start out with smaller centre stones, which can help with the budget, but still achieve a nice large look on the earlobe. This definitely is not a cheapest option, but if you want to go big and showy, this is definitely the more budget conscious option than a large carat sized stone. The halo is a very contemporary look and translates well into stud earrings.
- Go for colour. Diamond isn't the only option for studs. There are a wide variety of gems of any colour to choose from. If you chose colour, you may not get something that you can wear everyday, and it may not have the same sparkle as a diamond, however, there are some ways to make coloured stone studs your signature look. For example, if you have blue eyes, bring them out with sapphires, aquamarines, or blue topaz. If you are the kind of girl that has the perfect red heels that you wear with everything, perhaps you could use a ruby, red spinel, or pair of garnet studs to match. Resist the temptation to go with your birthstone, or the colour of the moment. It is less likely that these earrings will become your 'go to' pair for years to come. The key to getting studs with coloured stones that you will love day after to day is to pick a colour that matches you.
- Fake it 'til you make it. Here's a little secret – you don't need to get diamonds at all. Swarovski cut crystals have the same sparkle and brilliance as diamonds and no one ever has to know except you. The reason you don't see more of these kinds of stones in rings is that Swarovskis, though stunning beautiful, are a bit brittle, and not as hard as diamonds, so they can't stand the wear and tear of being set into a ring. There is very little damage to stones on earrings, so the hardness is not a factor. The key is to get a pair of genuine Swarovski cut that is set in a good quality gold setting. This way they will not appear cheap, and the plating won't wear off after a short time and cause your ears to go green. Because Swarovski crystals are very reasonably priced, you can choose a whopping size way beyond what you could afford in genuine stones. Alternately, you could get a more conservative size and keep people guessing!
- White settings make the stones appear larger. When clients view loose stones, they are often surprised by how much larger the stones look once they are in settings. Certain settings are designed to increase the appearance of size of a stone. As a general rule, any white setting will help to make the stone look larger. To maximize the effect, go with a full bezel around the stone. The only exception may be if you do decide to go with a lower colour grade on your stone to save money, for example in the K, L and below range, you will benefit from choosing a yellow setting instead. The white metal could show the slight tint of colour in your diamond that the yellow metal may not.
Some other small notes on stud earrings
Stud earrings are designed for everyday wear, so it's easy to put them in and leave them in. Keep in mind to give them a good cleaning from time to time for them to look their best. You can clean your earrings the same way you clean your ring. Use some hot water, Mr. Clean, and an old toothbrush and give them a good scrub. Or you can take them to your local jeweler and have them pop your earrings into their ultrasonic cleaner. They should do this for you free of charge.
What about threaded posts? So you've invested a good amount of money in your earrings and you don't want to lose them. You definitely want the most secure clasp. Many people choose a threaded post (the whole post is like a bolt and the backing is a nut) where you need to twist and twist and twist the nut on. A lot of people find the threaded post style earring very difficult to put on. The post is often a bit thicker, so can be uncomfortable to put in, and you need to turn a lot of times to close them. There is nothing preventing the nut from unthreading over time and falling off. You need to be mindful of the back and make sure they are threaded all the way on. The other potential drawback is that the thread can strip over time. Once the thread is gone, the backing provides no protection to keep the backing on. My recommendation is to go with a standard post and a butterfly style back. You can get larger butterflies that are easier to handle if you find the small ones tricky, and if they loosen over time, they can be manually tightened again.
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When I tell people I still have weight and toning that I want to achieve despite my over 50 lb weight loss, they usually wrinkle their brow and tell me I look great, I don't need to lose anymore weight. When I try to explain that I have some areas I am not happy with they say that they don't see it and leave me questioning whether I should worry about it.
The problem is, they don't see what I see.
I know what you are thinking.
We all look in the mirror and see room for improvement. We all think we look heavier than we do. We all have imperfections that we dwell on that really should stop worrying about.
This is what you see:
I know.
Some people would give their right arm to look that good (insert sarcastic tone here).
But seriously.
You don't see what I see.
Underneath all that…is this:
(Don't look at the stretch marks. I thought about editing them out but I left them in all their ugly glory. Thanks kids.)
And while THAT may be minor, I have come so far already, why wouldn't I want to finish it?
You don't quit at mile 20 of a marathon saying "I've already ran 20 miles, that's a huge accomplishment." No. You finish so you can say you COMPLETED the marathon. It may have taken you 8 hours despite your desire to finish it in 6, but you go the distance.
So I'm going to finish. Or at least DIG DEEP and work hard enough that I know in my heart I did the best I could to finish. I'm going to go the distance and see where I end up.
Beachbody's INSANITY program is going to help. Combined with the Weight Watchers program I currently follow to help me watch what I eat, it's going to be an interesting 2 months!
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Note: I was sent the INSANITY workout program to try and share my feedback on my blog. The sweat, and opinions produced during my use of the program are my own.


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Several Iranian warships are steaming through the Atlantic — and are expected to travel close to US maritime borders for the first time, an official said Saturday.
Adm. Afshin Rezayee Haddad, commander of Iran's North Navy Fleet, said the small contingent has entered the Atlantic via South Africa, media affiliated with the Islamic republic's government reported.
"Iran's military fleet is approaching the United States' maritime borders — and this move has a message," the admiral told the FARS news agency.
The mission began in January, and the fleet consists of a destroyer and a copter-carrying supply ship. Some 30 academy cadets are also aboard for training.
Iran's move comes as the US has beefed up its naval presence in the Persian Gulf. America's Fifth Fleet consists of more than 20 ships and 16,000 sailors.
Iran's deployment to the Atlantic is estimated at fewer than 700 personnel.


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The Cheetah
The Cheetah
Take a walk on the wild side!...This exquisite hand crafted Swarovski Crystal clutch has been adorned in a multitude of Gold Topaz and Jet Black crystals that have been applied in a coordinating Leopard pattern. There are over 4500 crystals that have been hand applied to this clutch in a Leopard Inspired diamond pattern and finished with a gold topaz metal chain. The pictures do not do this item justice!
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• Patterned Rectangular Clutch Bag
• Metal hard case
• Crystal embellished body in Jet Black and Light Colorado Topaz colours
• Optional Gold metal chain strap
• Fully Leather Gold Lined
• Designer push-clasp fastening at top
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• Width approx: 17cm
• Height approx: 8cm
• Depth approx: 5cm
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• Packaged beautifully in our custom made Clutch Boxes and double boxed for delivery.
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Taking down the Yeti
Unakia, Zherk, Kryain, Nagini, NastyWitch at SM summoning stone
Una tries Lordaeron throne on for size
Beautiful Blood Elf in flight
Unakia & TwoPack dance at Razorfen Kraul
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Unakia & Orc dance in Orgrimmar
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Excellent! Had to see it twice!
Good movie with a few flaws.
Not bad, but not great.
I'd watch it once if I was bored enough.
[no stars]
Just terrible.
So bad it's kind of good.
After Batman Begins, this is the other movie that reinvigorated the genre. Where Batman Begins was dark, this one was funny. Where Batman is driven, Tony Stark is brilliantly conflicted. It is everything that Nolan's movie wasn't, and that's why it works.
22. The Incredible Hulk (2008) ***1/2
This movie was sidelined by the overwhelming success of Iron Man, but I loved it. I loved Edward Norton's take on the character, I loved the script he wrote for the film, and I loved the Greco-Roman take on The Hulk. My only complaint is that he let The Abomination live at the end. I found this hard to believe.
23. Punisher: War Zone (2008) *
A more violent take on Frank Castle. It's a solid film, but maybe a little too depressing for its own good. I consider it an improvement on the first.
24. X-men Origins: Wolverine (2009) *
This movie is standard popcorn fare, much along the lines of Ghost Rider. Hugh Jackman goes through the motions, an attempt to bring Deadpool and Gambit into the mix is handled badly, and by the end you're thankful that it's not as dreadful as X3.
25. Iron Man 2 (2010) ***
I liked this almost as much as the first one. Downey Jr. is given even better one-liners in this film, and Mickey Rourke characteristically chews the scenery. Sam Rockwell is also great as Justin Hammer, and my only complaint is that Don Cheadle isn't given enough to do.
26. Kick-Ass (2010) **
I have friends who love this movie. I don't. I think the first half is good, but after Big Daddy dies it just gets silly - especially the jet pack. A nice warm up for The Amazing Spider-Man, however.
27. Thor (2011) *
Considering how hard it must have been to adapt Thor to the big screen, I would consider this movie a success. Still, compared to other movies Marvel Studios has made, I think this is the weakest one. I've never been a big fan of Kenneth Branagh.
28. X-men: First Class (2011) ***
Michael Fassbender makes this movie. Forgive the pun, but he is positively magnetic as Magneto. I thought the end was weak, but it's still miles ahead of the first three films.
29. Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) ***
Still one of my favorite Marvel movies. It might seem a bit slow for some people, but the mixture of Star Wars and Raiders of the Lost Ark really worked for me.
30. Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2012)
Ghost Rider journeys to Europe on an extremely low budget. The screenplay was probably good, but the direction is all over the place and Nicholas Cage overdoes the "manic" elements. The only good thing I can say about this film is that the actress who plays "the Devil's baby-momma" is extremely beautiful. Fun Fact: Idris Elba, who appeared in Thor the year before, is Johnny Blaze's sidekick.
31. The Avengers (2012) ***1/2
There are entire websites devoted to how awesome this movie is. It's a good film, but not one of the best. Considering how difficult it is to put characters as diverse as Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor into the same movie universe, this one is an unqualified triumph. I'm only sorry the Oscorp Tower didn't make an appearance.
32. The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) ***
This is a good movie, and I'm looking forward to the sequel. Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone have some terrific chemistry, and it's a solid effort. The Lizard is a bit too Hulk-like for my taste, but this is a vast improvement over Spider-Man 3.
33. Iron Man 3 (2013) *
I was super excited about this movie, but walked away from it disappointed. It starts out well, but neither of the villains are very compelling, and the stunt work is too over the top. My biggest complaint is the ending, which gives us a Tony Stark who no longer has any reason to be Iron Man.
34. Kick-Ass 2 (2013) **
It's not a great movie, but it's not bad. There are some funny scenes in this one, but it could have been a lot better.
35. The Wolverine (2013) **1/2
I had high hopes for this one, but it wasn't all that good. It's certainly much better than X-Men Origins: Wolverine and all the other X-Men films, but that's not saying all that much.
36. Thor: The Dark World (2013) ***
This was a great movie. I didn't love the first Thor, but this one was a vast improvement. Reminded me a lot of the Walt Simonson run on the comic book. Hoping to see Beta Ray Bill in Thor 3!
37. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) ***1/2
Steve Rogers struggles with the modern world and his role in S.H.I.E.L.D. After encountering the Winter Soldier, he has even more reasons to doubt the nobility of certain causes. A very topical movie, with some great action sequences. Didn't like it as much as Thor: The Dark World, but it was well done.
By the way, if you liked this movie you'd probably also enjoy (and find a lot that's familiar in) the Robert Redford vehicle Three Days of the Condor.
38. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) **
Too much CGI, but some great performances from Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone. I liked this movie more than "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," though the action sequences in Cap were better. This film has more dramatic tension, better ensemble performances, and more heart. Looking forward to the third film!
39. X-men: Days of Future Past (2014) ***1/2
A surprisingly good movie. As mutantkind faces extinction, Wolverine journeys into the past to change the future. Excellent performances, and one of the most emotionally resonant superhero films to come along in quite a while. Fun Fact: Although played by a white midget (Peter Dinklage) in Days of Future Past, Bill Duke, a rather large black man, plays Bolivar Trask in the earlier X-Men: The Last Stand.
40. Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) **
A good movie, though it features too many characters for its own good. Humor holds the film together, and makes some of the less plausible plot elements seem more plausible. As with many other recent films from Marvel Studios, seems less inspired than calculated. Maybe the second one will be better?
41. The Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)**1/2
I can't say it's flawless, but I did like it much better than Guardians of the Galaxy. It's less talky than the first Avengers, and the battle between Hulk and the Hulkbuster is truly awesome. Quicksilver seemed a bit underused, and I would have liked to see more of the Vision, but it's still a great movie.
42. Ant-Man (2015)**
Any great scenes in this movie involve a) Michael Pena, b) shrinking, or c) both. As for the rest of it? It starts off well enough, but it takes too long to get going. "The heist" at the end is a bit of a non-event, but the fight scenes between Ant-Man and Yellowjacket are good.
43. Fantastic Four (2015)*
This movie is not bad up until the four return from Planet Zero. After that point it's a mess. Once Reed escapes from the military facility the dialogue is awful, the characters do things that make no sense, and the movie somehow ends without building up any kind of dramatic tension. It feels like an hour of this film was removed before it hit theaters, and Dr. Doom looks like he escaped from another, much lower-budget film.
44. Deadpool (2016)***
The good news: as far as films within Fox's X-men universe go, this one is second best. It's not as riveting as X-men: Days of Future Past, but it's better than all the other ones. Compared to the Marvel Studios films, I'd rank it above lesser efforts like Iron Man 2 and 3, though it comes nowhere near their best. It's refreshingly profane, yet it struggles during most of the "serious" parts. A sequel to this movie would probably be much better than the original.
45. Captain America: Civil War (2016) **1/2
I liked it, but it was WAY to long and that fight at the airport seemed entirely unnecessary. The inclusion of both Black Panther and Spider-Man also did very little to advance the plot, though I was happy to finally see Marvel's approach to these characters. I think a smaller-scale movie, concentrating on the dynamic between Steve, Bucky, and Tony would have worked much better.
46. X-Men: Apocalypse (2016) **
Continuity be damned! Never mind the fact that many of the events occurring in Apocalypse happened much later (or is it earlier?) in the first three X-men movies. Never mind the fact that many of the characters from First Class ought to be in their 50s by the 1980s. The biggest problem with this movie is the villain, and the fact that he's just not threatening. When you title a movie "Apocalypse" it ought to feel like the end of the world, and this movie just doesn't deliver on that promise.
47. Doctor Strange (2016)***
A former neurosurgeon battles otherdimensional threats. Benedict Cumberbatch, an actor with an established reputation, is a credible Dr. Strange, though the plot is somewhat formulaic. The strength of this movie is its visuals, and these are something worth seeing.
48. Logan (2017)***1/2
A solid, dramatic film that may well prove Oscar-worthy. It's still early 2017, so it's hard to say whether or not the Academy will remember Jackman's performance or Mangold's direction come Oscar time. But Logan is a good (maybe great) movie that might just stand the test of time. The last act falters a bit, but the first two acts are excellent. Not as mind-blowing as The Dark Knight, not as paradigm-shifting as Deadpool, but nevertheless a well thought-out, well executed meditation on pain and loss.
On the Way
49. Guardians of the Galaxy 2 (2017)
Who would have thought the first Guardians of the Galaxy would be such a success? And who would have thought that a sequel would be on the way so soon? Most of the original cast and crew will return for this film.
50. Deadpool 2? X-Force? New Mutants? X-men? (2017? 2018?)
A sequel to the uber-popular Deadpool is a certainty. At the time of writing, it appears that The New Mutants will star filming this spring, with another X-men filming this summer. There are also plans to film either Deadpool 3 or X-Force after that. Gambit? Don't hold your breath.
51. Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
The Hulk will be in it, though nothing is known about the plot. Taika Waititi is directing, and Chris Hemsworth will return as Thor.
52. The Black Panther (2017)
Chadwick Boseman plays the Black Panther. Creed's Ryan Coogler is directing. Many parts of his backstory were touched upon in Captain America: Civil War. Little else is known about this movie.
53. Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
After years of negotiations with Marvel, Tom Holland stars as a much younger Spider-Man, with Jon Watts directing. I thought the Amazing Spider-Man films were... OK, but I'm glad to see the character back under Marvel's supervision. Michael Keaton will appear as the Vulture.
54. The Avengers: Infinity War Part 1 (2018)
It was bound to happen. Thanos is the villain, and his quest for the infinity gems (stones) will probably cause Earth's mightiest heroes a great deal of misery. The interplay between this and DC's two Justice League movies will be fun to watch.
55. Captain Marvel (2018)
A female superhero film - even if it will appear a YEAR after DC's Wonder Woman. And Captain Marvel ain't no Wonder Woman! My guess is that Marvel will struggle with the script for a while, and eventually give up. Captain Marvel just isn't that interesting a character.
56. Inhumans (2018)
It's hard to imagine the Inhumans in the absence of the Fantastic Four, but I'm sure Marvel will figure out a way to make it work. The most recent plan is to release this as a feature film, with a TV series to appear after.
57. Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018)
No details on this movie as yet. The release dates for both Captain Marvel and Black Panther have been adjusted to accommodate it.
58. Avengers 4 (2019)
With a rumored budget of a BILLION dollars, this and Infinity War will, if nothing else, be something to talk about.
59. Untitled (2020)
Have fun guessing. My guess is that we finally get another Hulk movie. Yeah, I know about that business with Universal, and yes, he often works better as part of the Avengers, but a Planet Hulk or World War Hulk movie would be amazing. Marvel also knows how bad many of us want this one.
60. Untitled (2020)
Have fun guessing here, too. We can safely rule out Iron Man, Thor, and Captain America. Ant-Man's sequel and Guardians of the Galaxy 2 are also listed above. What does that leave us? Could Marvel have won back the rights to the Fantastic Four? Or will it be Guardians of the Galaxy 3?
61. Untitled (2020)
Go CRAZY guessing! Ghost Rider? Daredevil on the big screen? The Punisher? Ego the living planet? The U-Foes? Spider-Gwen?


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When Is the Right Time to Have a Baby?
Thanks to Kathleen for sending in these questions. She says she loves to plan out her life as much as she can, and her husband and she are struggling right now with knowing when is the right time to start a family. (Let us know if there's a particular topic you'd like us to write about!)
- How do you know when it's the right time to start a family, or do you ever really know?
Try as we might to plan our lives, sometimes the things we try to control don't work out as planned. Kelsey and I wanted to start a family about 6 months sooner than it actually happened. Through that time we went through many of the emotions that you mention (worried that financially we might not be able to live the same lifestyle that we did before, worried that our spouse would not have enough time and love for us when the baby comes along, afraid that we wouldn't be able to handle the physical and emotional stuff that comes along with a baby). Asking God why, we ultimately cast our cares aside and put it in His hands. And God's timing is always perfect. We may not always understand it, but it's always perfect.
When we found out Kelsey was pregnant, there were more questions. Fear set in and we wondered if we were ready. It was a crazy 9 months of pregnancy. Anticipation, anxiety, worry, fear -- you name it it, we went through it. We prepared the best we could, but to be perfectly honest, if you wait until you are 100% ready, you will never have kids. No amount of research or planning can prepare you for the first months of parenthood (which is all I can speak of at the moment).
Having only five months of parenting under my belt, I will tell you that planning only goes so far before you simply learn on the job. Kels and I look at each other at least a few times a week and say, "Nobody knows what to do!" It's usually lighthearted fun, but truth nonetheless. There is no manual for being parents, and every child is unique.
- How will we cope emotionally with the change?
It depends. Kelsey had a really hard time with postpartum depression. It was a very scary time for our family and thank God we came through it stronger than ever. It was really rough. Seek help, be honest about how you are feeling and keep loved ones informed on the situation. You will get through it.
- How will family dynamics change?
A baby will affect your marriage. Every situation is different, but again, talking through it as it happened was the only way we got through it, and we continue to work on it today.
- How will our dog take to the change?
We have no experience with this, but our friends have had great success, and maybe one of our readers can offer some advice via the comments.
- Stay at home or go back to work?
This is a tough decision, and I don't mean to give vague answers, but you may want to wait until after the baby comes to make a final decision. You may even want to wait until your child is a year old before you make a decision. Kelsey will tell you that her 9 weeks of maternity leave were very hard work and not what she expected. There are many decisions to be made, and I would encourage you to talk with people on both sides, and perhaps even try going back to work before making a final decision. It is a tough decision to make. Some people may disagree with me on that, but if you're unsure, I'd advise you to not rush into the decision.
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Keeping The Memory Alive/
We were invited to share our thoughts at the annual Holocaust Memorial Day in Tower Hamlets, London. We took the opportunity as one that helps us continue the work of owning and defining our narrative as empowered Sikh activists. Below is the speech that I read out.
We are all a part of that energy that pervades and permeates time and space binding all of existence together. It's manifestation in our interactions takes the form of love and truth. That same love and truth that transcends culture, religion and language, it is universal, it is one.
This is the egalitarian, universal message of the House of Guru Nanak. This message, this philosophy, of truth against lies, of love in the face of hate, of compassion in disagreement, is the cause that puts the House of Guru Nanak against the way of the tyrant.
When I became a conscious and active member of my community in my early twenties I began my own journey, one that continues to this day, of connecting with the history and trauma of the attack, in June 1984, on one of the most important centres of Sikh spiritual and political activity, the Harimandir Sahib, known as the golden temple. This attack was followed by the genocide of the Sikh community in Delhi in November, and a decade of state pogroms that all but silenced the dissent of a generation, extinguishing forever the lives of thousands of young Sikhs. Today we are still trying to find and piece together the broken fragments of our history, identify those that were killed and those that survived and bring those responsible, who today enjoy political power, to justice.
With even a rudimentary grasp of Sikh history, one will find that we are no strangers to large scale violence. Our history is full of tales of extermination, being hunted, barbaric torture and destruction of our places of gathering and worship. Historically in our community such tragedy has always been counterbalanced by 'Chardi-Kala' the firm belief of a high and unconquerable sprit of self confidence and positivity.
So I found it perplexing that so many Sikhs today, are resigned to being victims and rely on outside agencies to deliver justice. We lack the ability to articulate fully to a wider audience, the trauma of our past and how it resonates within our community today. The tragic events of 1984 and the decade of disappearances that followed has alienated many of us from our very identity as Sikhs and our commitment to realise an egalitarian society is largely forgotten.
I have found that much of the pain that is felt within the Sikh community comes from fear and uncertainty. We don't fully own our narrative. If you talk to many Sikhs today they'll talk about 1984, in terms of "operation bluestar", the military code name given to the attack on Harimadir Sahib. This is the equivalent of the Jewish community referring to the holocaust as 'the final solution'.
I when I was asked to share my experiences today, I asked myself why do genocides happen, why does the state turn to massacre, and industrialises oppression using all of their machinery to destroy a people?
Honestly, I don't know, but I think the answer lies somewhere between individual lust for power and misdirected collective anger. Either way I refuse to be a victim, in fact my strength as a Sikh will never come from reconciling my lot as a victim but rather by celebrating the very culture, values and deeds that made us a target of violent extermination. My very existence as a Sikh that realises what is required of me in creating a better society, is rebellion and it's my duty to stand up against oppression, to fight tyranny. By the fact that we are alive, we survive, we can build a-new and invigorate the very people that the state has tried to destroy.
ਝੂਲਤੇ ਨਿਸ਼ਾਨ ਰਹੇਂ ਪੰਥ ਮਹਾਰਾਜ ਕੇ!


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5 People Who Made Money Off Of The GrubHub IPO
Shares of Grubhub (NYSE: GRUB), an online food ordering company, jumped 43 percent on its first day of trading. So, who's making money off of it?
The majority of the outstanding stock is held by investment firms, including Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS), Warburg Pincus and Spectrum Equity Investors. But there are some individuals who are benefiting from the company's IPO:
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Grubhub co-founders Matt Maloney and Mike Evans each hold about 2.6 percent of the outstanding shares. Evans announced earlier this year that he plans to leave the company by June 30 to "pursue other opportunities."
Related: Timon And Pumba Find GrubHub In The Dirt As IPO Stumbles
Pandora CEO
Pandora (NYSE: P) CEO Brian McAndrews is on the board of directors for Grubhub, and owns about 0.2 percent of the stock. McAndrews used to be a venture partner at Madrona Venture Group, which focuses on early-stage tech companies.
Aramark Executives
Former Aramark (NYSE: AMRK) CEO Joseph Neubauer has about 3.9 percent, the highest percentage of any one person. CFO L. Frederick Sutherland holds about 0.2 percent.
Aramark, a Warburg Pincus portfolio company, acquired Seamless in 2006 and made it into an independent entity in 2011. Seamless and Grubhub merged in 2013. Stocks of Aramark, a food service, facilities and clothing provider, have been trading down on Friday.
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