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Shawn Levy may well be one of the most in-demand comedy film directors in Hollywood, a reputation bound to be further accentuated when his special effects comedy Night at the Museum hits cinemas for Christmas. Not a likely choice for a huge special effects-laden film, yet Levy managed to pull it off. He talked to Paul Fischer in this exclusive interview.
Question: Now if you look at your career as a director and somebody was saying that they wanted to do a big special effects movie about things coming alive, I wouldn't imagine you'd be on the top of anyone's list, but I'm wondering what you think they saw in you because I know that when you were doing a recent interview, you had great misgivings about taking this on, right?
Levy: Mm. I'll answer that in a few stages. Firstly, I don't think any studio that hadn't worked with me repeatedly would have given me this movie. I had done two movies for Fox, they were both successes and they know me. They know me as a filmmaker but maybe more importantly they know me as a person. They know my sense of humor, they know my aspirations, so they not only gave me a shot with this movie, when I turned it down they kept coming back. And I'm grateful for that because, as you say, there's nothing on my filmography that screams 'event, tent-pole, effects, adventure guy'. But I had it in me and they saw it and they took the leap of faith.
Question: Is that because they didn't want just a special effects movie, that they wanted something which was both funny and touching and had a little bit… maybe even a little bit to say?
Levy: Well I mean I actually think it's an industry-wide trend. You look at starting with Peter Jackson off of, what, Heavenly Creatures going to Lord of the Rings. There was a certain awakening that took place there which had to do with the fact that filmmakers are storytellers and the stories they can tell are not defined by the stories they've told – such that you now have seen… you have Mark Waters doing Spiderwick Chronicles; you have Chris Weitz doing His Dark Materials, and you have me doing Night at the Museum. We're all comedy directors with heart, and no matter how big the scale of a picture if it's neither funny nor poignant it won't work. It'll be fancy looking but utterly unaffecting to an audience.
Question: So what did you do in developing the script that humanized it?
Levy: The moment where I decided to say yes to the movie was when a colleague of mine compared the movie to Finding Nemo, and it was like a switch was flicked – a father/son redemption story in the packaging of a big adventure. Literally once I saw that paradigm within Museum I knew I could do it because it gave me the appropriate balance, the appropriate priorities. However, I needed to make sure the script reflected that potential. So when I came on board, and even more intensely when Ben came on board, we made it a father/son story. We made it as funny as a comedy needs to be and we kept the visual wonder, but it wasn't foreground it was background, and it needed to be background for the stuff that really mattered to work. And the stuff that really mattered was the character, the relationships and the funny.
Question: How daunting was it for you to deal with the special effects component of this?
Levy: The first month or so was really daunting. I had no idea what I was doing, but my fellow producer, Chris Columbus, gave me some good advice going in, having himself gone into Harry Potter knowing nothing about 'effects' either. He said to me do the storyboards and be very specific about what you want. Let your team figure out how to get it. So I storyboarded more intensely and more thoroughly than I ever had.
That said, within two weeks of shooting I had learned the language. It was like going to another country, and at first you have no idea what everyone's saying but then you learn the language and you get it and you can communicate and you can understand what's going on around you. So, frankly, not to belittle the complexity of the process, but it is a learnable process, and I found that I learned it much quicker than I expected.
That said, with Ben Stiller as my lead we took the cardinal rule of visual effects movies, which is 'storyboard, make a plan, execute the plan' and we absolutely threw it out the window, because the way Ben works if you have a better idea on the day that you're shooting you go with that idea. If you suddenly want to put a woolly mammoth who takes his trunk and shoves you into a room where one did not exist it may give many a gray hair to the visual effects team standing in the corner freaking out, but if that's a better idea you've got to go with it. That happened almost every day, where we ended up throwing out a good portion of the storyboards and rolling with a new plan.
But that's why I think the movie has the energy and humor that it does, because unlike many visual effects movies – and I won't name them – but a lot of them bore the hell out of me. Ben and I could give a shit whether there was a cool shot to be had of the Tyrannosaurus Rex from a certain angle. If, however, there was an engaging scene in which the T-Rex as a puppy dog wags its tail and smacks Ben in the chest sending him end over end into a marble staircase, that's interesting. Visuals alone meant nothing to us. Story, humor wrote the law – everything else had to get with the program.
Question: Now this is based on a book, right?
Levy: It's based on a slight but charming children's book complete with pictures, maybe 25 pages long, but the premise is in that book. The premise and credit for it goes to Milan Trenc who wrote the book ten years ago, 16… excuse me, 1994 I believe. And it is about a night guard who gets a job at New York's Museum of Natural History and finds out that at night everything comes to life.
Question: And that was more a starting point.
Levy: Chris Columbus' company bought that book with Fox over a decade ago. It was developed and redeveloped. It went fallow as a project and it was then revived maybe three years ago. It was rewritten yet again. And that's when they started showing the scripts to me.
Question: One of the things I liked about the film is that it also says a lot about the nature of history and the importance of history. Was that a theme that was kind of resonated do you think with you?
Levy: Let's put it this way, it's interesting because my interest in history has to do more with thematics than events, such that I'll look at a period and see it's… the ideas of the time more than I will focus on the events of the time. So I was fascinated in this movie in particular by the Teddy Roosevelt character and the core principles that he lived by, that he espoused, that he wrote about, and the way in which those thematics, those principles, could change my protagonist so that you have an intersection of big historical principles with a very personal story and a very specific character.
Question: Now you were saying at a press conference for this, when you were being asked about the possibility of doing another Pink Panther, you kind of implied, that doing another Panther film, no matter whatever one thought of the first one, could in fact some way be a step backwards because then it would be a sequel, it will be different and it would not be the same as what you've just accomplished. Is that a reasonable assumption to make?
Levy: It's a reasonable assumption to make.
Question: Steve has been saying that he wanted to do another one.
Levy: Look, we've been developing a script. We haven't yet quite gotten there, and if the moment comes where the right script comes to light I'll have a decision to make. But it is honest and true for me to say that I am hungry to tell new stories. I am hungry to make different types of films.
Question: And you've learnt this new art form…
Levy: Well, look, making a movie on this scale, working with a new stable of talent, new actors, new technologies, filmmaking with this broad a canvas is addictive. You can tell in some ways a bigger story and you can make a movie that is more than just funny. Now obviously I value a kick-ass funny film. I love Borat and Wedding Crashers and Pink Panther for that matter as much as anything else, but my appetite has been wetted for broader scope, for filmmaking with a broader bandwidth. And I'll be reluctant to not keep evolving.
Question: What do you learn when you work with iconic comic actors like Steve and Ben? I mean I'm sure they both have very different ways of working, but I mean…
Levy: The comparison between Steve and Ben is not as dramatic a divide as you might expect in that they are both probably smarter than most everyone we know. They're like not just 'ooh, artistic smart' but just 'smart, smart', thoughtful smart, probingly smart. And they both are tireless in the quest for the perfect line, the perfect gag. They'll both call me or email me at 4 in the freakin' morning if that's when they come up with a new idea. They'll both rewrite a scene thirty times to make sure that every punctuation mark feels honest and funny and best possible. The quest for the 'best possible' informs both of their work, and while it may be disappointing to some to find them less than hilarious in real life they're both incredibly admirable guys because few people elevate work ethic and perfectionism to this level. And it's definitely affected me. It's definitely inspired me. And on this movie in particular it's changed me as a filmmaker.
Question: Is there somebody, a comedian or a comic actor, that you have sort of a burning desire to work with?
Levy: Vince Vaughn and Will Smith.
Question: Oh, you consider Will Smith a comic actor?
Levy: I consider both Vince Vaughn and Will Smith great actors who do really good comedy.
Question: What do you hope to be doing next? I mean are you looking for stuff? Are you going to take a well-deserved break now?
Levy: No, my break will be a month long and I will fill my one month off by traveling around the world promoting Night at the Museum. But that's a stride for me.
Question: Where are you going?
Levy: Ah, I'll be in London, Frankfurt, Rome and New York – possibly later in Japan and Australia. But I am reading a lot of scripts, and ironically since the day the trailer for this movie appeared on Pirates of the Caribbean the range of screenplays and volume of screenplays that are being sent to me has increased by at least double. The movie has opened up certain opportunities that did not exist before Museum and I'm grateful for every one of them.

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Robert Wilson Video Portraits
Robert Wilson is a choreographer, director, artist, sculptor, performer and video artist. His VOOM series consists of 43 videos which he conceived, designed and directed between 2004 and 2009. The video-portraits interweave photography, film, literature and sound to comment on the history of portraiture as a genre.
Although his heroes appear static, they evolve gradually, indeed almost imperceptible, in a way which arrests the viewer's attention. The videos star famous actors, artists and authors including Mikhail Baryshnikov, Juliette Binoche, Willem Dafoe, Johnny Depp, Marianne Faithfull, Salma Hayek, Isabelle Hubbert, Jeanne Moreau, Sean Penn, Brad Pitt, Isabella Rossellini…


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It occurred to me that most the time I have something specific I want to write about for these posts, but I felt like it was just about time that I wrote something a bit more chatty and just give you a few general updates about the life behind all the exciting excursions, because I feel like that is sometimes forgotten!
May felt like a rather peculiar month for me, there seemed to be a lot going on with university work, exams, resits, more exams, presentations, coursework and all that jazz, so time just flew by. I think I realised this most when it came round to my birthday, because it really doesn't seem long since I was celebrating my last milestone. I couldn't help but think of how things were a year before; reaching the end of second year in university, a nervous wreck caught in the grasp of exam time, dreading any mention of the year abroad. Never did I quite expect that the year after I would be spending my 21st surrounded by dear friends and thriving in a place I now call my second home.
I guess there was still a part of me that wished I could just pop home and put up my cards on the mantlepiece and spend the day eating homemade cake, but I made sure to make the most of the day even if I couldn't do that!
In the morning I met up with a fellow Lancastrian and we went for a rather civilised "coffee with a view" up Schlossberg, and then took a walk around the town seen as the weather was so lovely! Later on I met with a group of friends and we dined 'al fresco' in a gormet burger bar (called Beat, Graz – a definite recommend) and it was delicious! Even made room for a cookie dough pudding…How could I resist?!
The end of May was again significant for me as it meant that I only have one full month left, before I will be homeward bound! Sounds crazy to think about that! Only matter of weeks and I have around 9 exams and a hefty load of coursework to finalise. See it's really not all fun and games!
Though I can't help noticing a change in how I feel about these kinds of pressures of exams and such. If there is one thing that this year has taught me it's that being anxious and stressing over things too much is just a waste of time and energy! No matter how much you dread something, how much you fear or how bad you anticipate something to be it does not change the situation. Yes, exams here are hard here, I think I've discovered that since completely failing to achieve any grade at all in some exams, but you just got to hop back up and try again! Life isn't about being great at everything, it's about having the courage to give it a shot. Some people might say that studying abroad is the easy option, but trust me you try sitting in a lecture with all Austrian students whilst the lecture speaks 99% in a strong dialect about language disorders in the brain. It's a challenge to say the least!
Nearing the last home stretch of my 'wunderbares Jahr im Ausland' now, and it's rather a bittersweet thing. The time left will be spent working for exams (and praying for a miracle in some cases!), spending time with my nearest and dearest in Austria and of course hopping on a train and seeing a few more gems of the world whenever that be possible!
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Ting man kan gjøre i Rio de Janeiro
De beste anbefalingene fra lokalbefolkningenFinn ut hva som gjør byen unik med hjelp fra lokalbefolkningen – alt fra omvisninger til skjulte perler.
Monument / Landmark
"The monument overlooking Rio de Janeiro have beyond breathtaking views. It is considered one of the seven new wonders of the world. There are three ways to get to it. You can take a train, van or hike. The train is the most famous and traditional way. The train will take you through Atlantic Forest almost to the top of the Corcovado Mountain. Make sure to have you camera ready and look to the right when the train is almost in the top. I suggest to pick a beautiful sunny day, so you don't miss any of the spectaculars views. "
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"A must visit viewing point in Rio de Janeiro. Absolutely spectacular views all over the City. The ride in a large cable car take just a few minutes and it is done in two stages. First, Praia Vermelha to Urca Hill and after taking another cable car, until Sugar loaf Mountain. Pick a sunny day, so you don't miss anything! "
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Science Museum
"It is a Science Museum. Located on land jutting out into the Harbour next to the Port Area."
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"Close to the famous Rio Botanical Garden, you can do both in a day, great option for a walk in nature, stop in a nice café a lunch by nature."
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Shoe Repair
"Shopping mall - 3 blocks from home and down the pedestrian tunnel, official Havaianas shop, bikinis stores (Bum Bum, Salinas, etc.), among others."
- 514 lokalkjente anbefaler
Military Base
"Visit the Fort for incredible views as well as a history lesson on Rio. There are two restaurants, including an outpost of Confeitaria Colombo, inside the Fort Grounds."
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Sublocality Level 1
"A hot spot for good restaurants and bars as well. Have lunch/ dinner at Puro or Jojo's and at night go up the road to the bars on rua Pacheco Leao. Or to have a typical Brazilian meal/ delicious meat, go to Rubayat, the restaurant where you look out over horse races at the inner city jockey club. In the same area you have the beautiful open-for-all art school Parque lage which is worth a visit, they have recently opened a good relaxed restaurant inside. "
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Natural Feature
"Perfect place to ride a bike around, walk or run. Close to Ipanema beach and metro station."
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Shopping Mall
"Upscale stores in Rio's most exclusive neighborhood - easily accessible by metro. Always an option on a rainy day. "
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Wine Shop
"One of the biggest shopping malls in South America. You'll find everything you need. "
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"Excellent for sightseeing and spend some time. There are 2 metro stations close. "
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Japanese Restaurant
"Lapa is full of small and big bars, many with live music. One has to be a bit careful there, but it is great fun."
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"Arpoador is located in between Copacabana and Ipanema — making it one of the best beachside views in the city. Climb the rocks and prepare for some primetime surfer watching. "
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Cultural Center
"It is ons of the biggest art centers in the world. It holds art exhibitions, theaters, historial exhibitions, music and other activities. The building located at the heart of the most conserved "old Rio" quarter is also astonishing."
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"It is an Opera House , Orchestra and Ballet in Downtown Area. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful and Important Theaters in Latin America. Check it out and also get informed about the guide visit and/or events. "
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"A brazilian beach famous for the song Garota de Ipanema. It has some bars by the beach."
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"If you want to party, you need to go to Lapa , a bohemian neighborhood in Rio. It is worth visiting for a taste of Brazilian night life. Rio Scenarium is a classic, you will be amazed by the decor, the music and the size of this place. A lot of ambientes to choose from. There is another place similar, called "Carioca da Gema " very nice too, located Avenida Mem de sa, 79. But, if i have to choose one I would go to Rio Scenarium. "
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"What if you could have a nice lunch or simply a coffee overlooking the entire façade of Copacabana Beach? Look for this restaurant open day and afternoon at the very end of Copacabana, Ipanema bound. You will be able to take the best shots of Copacabana while sipping one of rio's most traditional coffee brands. "
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"Great place for an evening drink. Find a spot along the wall and get your beers and snacks from the bar. Lovely view, nice crowd."
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Dive Bar
"It doesn't get more carioca than this place. Located in a charming street near the beach, it serves great local food combined with great atmosphere. Definitely recommend!"
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"Boho style restaurant with good food, although a bit pricy. Good place to see beautiful people."
- 131 lokalkjente anbefaler
Sushi Restaurant
"Amazing atmosphere and great quality sushi in a very charming are of the city"
- 162 lokalkjente anbefaler
Brasiliansk restaurant
"World famous Girl from Ipanema restaurant. Order the Pincanha na brassa. Sizzling beef strips served on iron plate. Very good."
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"Delicious sandwiches in Copacabana. You can sit in the restaurant but I prefer the counter that opens onto Rua Barata Ribeiro. Open till 6am, so good for a post-drink snack."
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Welcome to our blog!
See what's brewing!
Happy Anniversary To Us!
I cannot believe we are celebrating our 4th anniversary this month! This sounds ridiculously corny & I'm ok with that but, where has the time gone??
I started Love Struck soon after college when I was working part time & had fallen in love with sewing. I didn't have a real plan or a real vision though. It was something I figured I'd start because I had the time & I was hungry to make a million things. I had always known owning my own business was a dream of mine, but never did I think that this was the type of business I'd own.
But now 4 years later and I couldn't imagine not having Love Struck as a major part of my life. I still don't have the most crystal clear vision or perfect plan & that's something I actually kind of love. I have learned that being a business owner means you need to be open to everlasting changes & compromises- even if those compromises are with yourself.
Without being open to change, or willing to make drastic changes, I would have never adapted my business to become solely custom order based. That was such a huge transition for me to make last year. I eliminated creating & constantly stocking inventory and trying to find shows and events to set up a table at local events.
Being a vendor at an event has so many pros and so many cons. I loved getting out there, meeting customers & talking to them. That in person conversation & interaction is something that I enjoy doing. But being a vendor has its risks too, what if nobody comes or nobody buys anything?
It was such a relief when I made the change knowing that I can spend more time on personalizing my orders & expanding the things I create. I enjoy not having to try to figure out what items I need to restock & how many I need to restock them with. The relief is when I knew that a custom based business was perfect for me.
I'm super proud of where we are right now, all the things we have accomplished, pushing outside of our comfort zone & there have been many days when it hasn't been easy. I'm so happy that we're celebrating these happy years & are continuing on better than ever!
To celebrate this awesome year, we're having a crazy month filled with awesome sales! Check it out because every few days the sale changes at our online store here on our website! At our Etsy shop, all month you'll get free shipping if you use the code! Happy shopping & thanks for being Love Struck!!
My First Runners Stitch
First off, let's begin with the update on my measurements. I do need to get a little better with taking them on a more regular basis, but regardless there have been improvements over the past few months. I've lost roughly a total of 10 inches between all of my below measurements! I'm definitely proud about this but I know I want to continue with focusing on eating better, which some days is difficult, and keep on running!
I do feel a difference in my clothes, especially my jeans. I'm exited to keep working towards fitting back into my size 8s which is still a ways to go but I know it'll happen! I'm feeling better, I have more energy & I just feel good compared to the end of last year. That to me is huge.
Last week was not a stellar eating week. PMS took over & when I'm PMSing & feel like I need to be fed, you better feed me! So this week I really need to focus on what I'm eating and next month, I need to be stronger than my PMS! ( Ladies, you know what I'm talking about!)
I also, experienced my first real runners stitch last week. I had gotten to the track & was just so frustrated with things outside of running. I had so much on my mind and really took to my run to get all of my annoyance off my mind.
And this proved to be great in some ways. I mean, I rocked that first mile. I hit an awesome stride & ran my quickest mile for me, 11:17. But because I was so focused on what was going on outside the track, I wasn't focusing on what I was doing on the track. I was breathing, but not well; honestly I wasn't even focusing on breathing.
Then it hit me. That intense pain on my right side. I mean, it was painful. I had to stop and google what I should even do. I stretched it out, I breathed deeply and it started to go away. So the rest of my run alternated between walking and running every lap or so. It was that kick in the ass that I do need to focus on how I'm breathing & focusing when I'm running. I don't want to have another one of those babies again!
Last week, I also decided to make the switch from running on the track to running in the neighborhood. I was starting to get bored running around in circles & I began to felt like it was hindering me. I knew I could run about 1.25 miles without stopping & on the track, I could easily track this. But I stopped pushing myself to see if I could run maybe 1.5 miles without stopping.
Moving into the neighborhood was nice but it was an adjustment. My first day was awful, I really felt like I had regressed. I could barely run, I was so out of breath & I have no idea what happened. But each run got better. What I found about running on the road compared to the track, is there are so many other factors to think about. There are bumps in the road (literally), at times I was running on a slight incline which really makes a difference and I had to worry about cars! But I liked this so much more!
On my latest run, I was even more proud of myself. I'm still figuring out how to make the run in the neighborhood 3.1 miles, I'm getting closer. But what I like about running on the road, is I have no idea how far I'm running, unlike on the track. I stopped for a moment on my last run to catch my breath & to look both ways before crossing the road, and I checked my Map My Run app too see where I was at, and I had run... wait for it...
...2.2 miles! That was a light jog, without stopping! But my time per mile had improved from the days earlier!
My goal for the 5K in May is to run it without stopping & to run a 10 minute mile. I'm definitely improving from when I started training in January. I mean, just 2 months ago I couldn't even run a quarter of a mile & now I can run roughly a 12:30 minute mile. I still have a lot of work to do, but I'm excited to do it!
Here's to another week! Especially with the weather starting to feel like spring!
My name is Kristina and I'm the founder of Love Struck. Read about how Love Struck came to be, see how I make it happen or just read a random thought I just might have! Anything can happen at our blog & I wouldn't have it any other way! It's time to get Love Struck, and what better way to start than right here!
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I purchased some of your cards today at a little shop in Napa. I am so in love with your artwork I just had to tell you.
You do a great job of capsulizing the free way we women need to think!!!
You have made such a difference to so many people…keep on doing what you do! You're amazing.
Your words are like a treasure.
You paint pictures when you write…and when you paint pictures you tell stories..!!
You are a true artist in words and pictures.
How your stories resonate synchronistically with me so often. Thank you for your warmth, vulnerability, artistry, honesty and willingness to share
I am so grateful that you share your words and paintings with us…they always seem to arrive at the very right time!
I have this from a deck of the cards…tucked under the light switch directly to the right of my head right now! Striving for balance.
Wow … what a deep sense of compassion. You create magic and something of great value every time. Feel blessed simply by being a small part of your great world…
Thank you Miss Marylou for depositing part of your wealth into my heart! I am not just sick with a stomach bug any more, I an filled with joy, getting off my Thsh and laughing out loud!
Marylou! Your very first line spoke to me!…"Be open, loving and forgiving in all situations. Most importantly, be open and grateful in all situations"…and the rest of your words did too. Thank you for sharing this.
Love this. Sharing with my newly found BEST friend from high school. She is a teacher…subs, all grades. Brave woman she is.
A Touch of Magic…
Sweet & simple; yet profound and heart touching, "It's the Stories You Tell…" resonates with the remembrance of who we are and what our lives can be…Just open to any page, and you will find the perfect words to create your day with optimism and a smile…I would recommend this book as a wonderful gift for the new graduate, a friend in transition, or for someone you just love….
It's the Stories You Tell That Bring Unity to All of Us….
Alan and Marylou are visionaries. They understand that positive thoughts create positive actions. With grace and artistry, this book is a Creative Call to Action. It starts with understanding oneself, and going further from there. This book is a treasure.
Spiritual Messages to Give You the Courage to Follow Your Dreams…
Inspiring and healing, this book will help you find the courage to follow your dreams and create your own reality…..


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Just One Thing: Green Your Holiday Decorations
Save a tree! Use recycled material to make your holiday decorations.
Dec. 2, 2010 -- More than 30 million Christmas trees and other greenery end up in landfills after the holidays every year.
That's according to the Environmental News Network.
In addition to trees, paper and boxes – from all those gifts you're going to unwrap – contribute to all that extra material that ends up in landfills. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says household waste grows by 25 percent during the holiday season.
There is a way to reduce that waste. Take the items you may have intended to toss into the trash and turn them into holiday decorations!
Green Your Holiday Greenery
Chassie Post, lifestyle editor of Gilt Groupe appeared on "Good Morning America" today to demonstrate how you can use your holiday waste as decorations.
If you'd like to make wreaths from newspaper, Christmas bulbs or recycled soda cans, or if you think a soda can Christmas tree would be cool, make them using the following directions from Gilt Groupe, a lifestyle website:
DIY Holiday Decorations
Newspaper Star Wreath
You'll need a wreath form, newspaper, scissors and push pins. Post said they decorated a wreath with German stars. You can use this wreathe over your mantle, on your front door or just use the stars for their own ornaments.
Cover the form with newspaper strips (this can be made of any eco- friendly material you have available).
Use 4 strips of paper measuring about 2cm x 65cm.
Insert two points of one star into the gap between the two points of another star.
Secure the stars with pins or a dab of glue.
Aluminum Can Wreath
Post said this is a glamorous way to decorate with your recycled soda cans.
You'll need a wreath form, empty aluminum cans, scissors, ribbon and glue.
Collect a few cans. Using the scissors, cut the top and bottom off the can. You will be left with a tube of aluminum.
Cut the tube so that you are left with a sheet of aluminum.
Cut out a leaf shape.
Bend the leaf shape to create the veins of the leaves.
Wrap wreath form with ribbon.
Tuck or glue leaves underneath ribbon layers.
Coat Hanger/Recycled Ornaments Wreath
This is a festive way to decorate and recycle last year's ornaments. It's especially useful if you have mismatched ornaments. You'll need recycled ornaments, a coat hanger, ribbon, glue and duct tape.
Bend the hanger to form a wreath/round shape.
Attach the tops to the ornaments with a glue gun with a dollop of glue so the ornament tops are secure.
String the ornaments on the hanger, creating a full appearance.
Connect the ends of hanger with a piece of tape.
Add a bow to top of wreath. The bow will camouflage a thinner appearance at the top of the wreath where the two ends of hanger connect.
Recycled Bottle Tree
This is a great alternative to the traditional holiday tree. Add some lights and you'll have a really "green" tree!
You'll need glass bottles, round disks made of recycled plywood, tempered glass (or any study recycled material), Christmas tree lights and glue (non-flammable, clear).
Hunt for recycled bottles (all should be the same height and shape).
Using the height of the bottle as guide, determine the height and width of your tree.
Cut disks from the recycled material with 3-inch diameter circle in the center. To determine diameter of disks, start with largest disk and cut each disk 4 inches smaller than the preceding disk.
Place largest disk on ground (keep in mind you will not want to move this after you make so choose your spot carefully).
Glue three bottles around the center 3-inch hole for stability.
Arrange the Christmas tree lights around bottles in center (it's a good idea to tape them down) with plug trailing off the disk on the side that will be the back of the tree.
Glue the bottles around the edge of disk in a complete circle. Determine how far in the bottles should be placed by using the next disk as guide. The bottles on the base will be the support for the next disk, and so on.
Place the next disk on top of ring of bottles.
Pull the Christmas tree lights up through the center hole.
Repeat until you use all of your disks and reach the top of the tree.
This tree will be fragile, so be extra careful if you have young children or pets. Make sure the glue you use if not flammable.


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A friendly family campsite near the ocean
for your holidays in Charente-Maritime !
Rent mobil-home ou camping traditionnel
Do you like traditional campsite, in pitches for tent, caravan and camper van ?
At Les Ormeaux you will find well-kept sanitary facilities, a tree-filled and pleasant park, a friendly atmosphere and a reception that does not forget the traditional camping spirit !
Need more comfort? Our offer of rental of mobile homes and chalets will convince you. With our studied rates and our quality rentals, your holidays outdoors in Charente Maritime will offer you both comfort and proximity to the nature you are looking for.
Children playground area
A playground is especially dedicated to toddlers from 2 to 5 years old.
Under the supervision of their parents, children will be able to enjoy games adapted to their age.
And for 3-12 year old ones, we have specially selected new games on the theme of the African savannah, to have fun, climb, slide and laugh out loud.
The Waterpark for all
At Les Ormeaux, let your stress fade away in water. Our aquatic area will make you spend among the best moments of your holidays in Charente Maritime.
The swimming pool area, a bench of massaging water jets, an overflowing pool, a paddling pool and the solarium terraces with deckchairs and sun umbrellas provide a fun, soothing and relaxing area.
At 800m from the beach !
Enjoy you holidays by relaxing or swimming, at only 800 meters from a beach with fine sand, 5 sites and 4 beaches to explore : la Grande Cote, le Puits de l'Auture, la Plage du Platin, le Pont du Diable, la Plage de la Conche… And for athletes there is a sailing and surfing school.
Explore the surroundings of Saint-Palais sur Mer
Saint-Palais-sur-Mer is a pretty seaside resort with an authentic character for you to stroll through the streets and to enjoy the indoor market, which is a real attraction for visitors because of the many merchants and the local quality products.
Royan, the Palmyre zoo, the oyster road, the superb coastline where beaches and wild coast alternate, cycling paths that take you to the heart of the forest, along the sea or historic site, Charente-Maritime reveals here its most beautiful assets.
Les Ormeaux Campsite
22, avenue des Peupliers
17420 Saint-Palais-sur-Mer


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The main reason why Tons of Funk vs. The Rhodes Scholars and The Bella Twins was cut from Wrestlemania 29 last night is because WWE wanted the top three matches (Cena/Rock, Taker/Punk, HHH/Lesnar) to get as much time as they wanted according to a report by Mike Johnson. This also caused some time to be cut from the Jack Swagger vs. Alberto Del Rio match as well as cutting the traditional singing of "America the Beautiful" by Lilian Garcia to open the show.
Source: PWInsider.com


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One of the drawbacks of Magento is currently its speed if default configuration is used. There are certain ways of making it run faster. The best one is to enable GZip compression by changing .htaccess file a little. You just need to uncomment part of the code. In my case, the speed increase was exactly 235%.
Find the following lines in your Magento .htaccess file and replace them with the following code.
## enable apache served files compression
## http://developer.yahoo.com/performance/rules.html#gzip
# Insert filter
SetOutputFilter DEFLATE
# Netscape 4.x has some problems…
BrowserMatch ^Mozilla/4 gzip-only-text/html
# Netscape 4.06-4.08 have some more problems
BrowserMatch ^Mozilla/4.0[678] no-gzip
# MSIE masquerades as Netscape, but it is fine
BrowserMatch bMSIE !no-gzip !gzip-only-text/html
# Don't compress images
SetEnvIfNoCase Request_URI .(?:gif|jpe?g|png)$ no-gzip dont-vary
# Make sure proxies don't deliver the wrong content
Header append Vary User-Agent env=!dont-vary
And also uncomment below line:
## enable resulting html compression
php_flag zlib.output_compression on
then also ..
if gZip compression is not enable put this in index.php at top of the file
if (substr_count($_SERVER['HTTP_ACCEPT_ENCODING'], 'gzip')) ob_start("ob_gzhandler"); else ob_start();
Mayank Zalavadia 🙂


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Adrenaline High has partnered up with several restaurants to create a Discover Delmarva Series of trips. Red Roost, Sobo's, Adams Ribs and Boonies currently have a unique paddle associated with each dining venue.
Boonies as the name indicates is out in the middle of nowhere, about half out on your way the way to Nanticoke. It once was Whiskers and Wife and you will have to ask Stan about Whiskers untimely demise.
Boonies has an ambiance of its own and is definitely worth the trip. We visit after we have worked up an appetite paddling the Wetipquin Creek. This is a lovely paddle and if you are a strong enough paddler, you can wind your way out to Long Hill Plantation. It will be on your left and as extra incentive there is an active eagle's nest just across the creek.
Boonies is a Chop House and Pub with food that is sure to entice every palate.
Paddle & DineHome


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Self Catering in Herefordshire - Lea
Booking through:
Phone booking on 01244 352 197
Sleeps a maximum of: 6
Pricing From: £504.00
A traditional, terraced cottage in the sleepy village of Lea, Herefordshire, sleeping six people in three bedrooms.
Bronte Owl Cottage is a characteristic, terraced cottage set alongside two other holiday properties in the little village of Lea. With three bedrooms, a bathroom and a ground floor wet room, the property can sleep up to six people. There's also a kitchen with dining area, a sitting room and a garden room with additional folding bed.
Outside, there is roadside parking, lockable bike storage, a rear lawned garden with 2 patio areas and a summerhouse. Bronte Owl Cottage is a lovely holiday home for discovering this pretty area of Herefordshire.
Quirky Little Cottage
We arrived at the cottage, after a drive from London, on one of the hottest days of the year and were very pleased to find that it was very cool inside the cottage. The d?cor is very quirky but the cottage is very well equipped. There are 3 good-sized bedrooms and a large bathroom upstairs. Downstairs has a large sitting room and a kitchen diner with washing machine, dishwasher, microwave and a range cooker. There is also a wet room with toilet on the ground floor. We were greeted by one of the owners who explained how everything worked and gave us some useful information about nearby restaurants. There is a well-stocked village shop and a filling station 2 minutes walk away across the road and there is a pleasant pub almost next door. The only drawbacks to this cottage are that the wet room is very small with not much room to move and the garden is accessed from an upstairs bedroom. We were aware of this before we arrived but did not realise that having walked out of the bedroom, there was a further set of stone steps up to the garden room and further steps with no handrail up into garden room itself. This was not very accessible for the two older people in our party. Also the bath in the upstairs bathroom is very deep and has no grab rails so is difficult for people who are not too sprightly. However, we enjoyed our week in the cottage very much appreciating its coolness during a very hot week.
We found the cottage to be a home from home; comfortable and warm. The TV was a real bonus at the end of a long day walking the many area's of interest, to sit and watch a movie with the family was great. The location was a very good base for local activities.
Mrs Reoch
This place was full of great charm and I loved the old style d?cor. I will definitely recommend it.
Mr Elliott
Linen provided
Towels provided
Washing Machine
High Chair
Single Beds
Twin Beds
Oil central heating with woodburner
Oil-fired Rayburn, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner included in rent
Bed linen and towels included in rent
Travel cot and highchair on request
Roadside parking
Lockable bike storage
Lawned garden with 2 x patio areas and summerhouse
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop, pub, Post Office and garage less than 1 min walk
Changeover Day
Get an Ordnance Survey map covering the Lea area.
Nearest AttractionsHeritage Rated from 1- 5 (low-exceptional) on historic interest
Ross-on-Wye, St Mary's Church - 4.1 miles (Historic Church)
Market House Heritage Centre - 4.1 miles (Historic Building)
Wilton Castle - 4.8 miles (Castle)
Goodrich Castle - 5.6 miles (Castle)
Foy, St Mary's Church - 5.6 miles (Historic Church)
Yatton Chapel - 5.8 miles (Historic Church)
Kempley, St Mary - 5.8 miles (Historic Church)
Westbury on Severn, St Mary, St Peter, St Paul - 6 miles (Historic Church)
Westbury Court Garden - 6.1 miles (Garden)
How Caple Church - 6.2 miles (Historic Church)
Nearest Alternative Cottages
Lea, Herefordshire
Sleeps: 7
Stay from: £574.00 - 2316.00
Lea, Herefordshire
Sleeps: 4
Stay from: £504.00 - 1583.00
Drybrook, Gloucestershire
Sleeps: 4
Stay from: £283.00 - 1356.00
Details of facilities are believed correct at time of publication, but may be subject to change by the cottage proprietor. Up-to-the-minute facility listings will be always presented during the booking process for your approval.
UK Self Catering
England - Scotland - Wales
Popular Locations
Devon - Cornwall - Lake District - Highlands - North Wales - South West Wales


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Friday, September 5, 2008
One Last Project...Er...Projects!
Before I go to bed, I must share this last group of projects that I created for the Taylored Expressions release! I made this card using the Sweet Celebration set and the Birthday Boy Key Ingredients Kit! To see all of the details on these products visit the Taylored Expressions blog OR the Taylored Expressions Store. Might I suggest the store so that you can go ahead and purchase them??? :) Anyway, I wanted to make a birthday party set and I had high expectations but of course, things failed miserably so I will have to try again later. However, I did come up with some other cute ideas that I think will work in the meantime.
For this set I wanted to make a fun pinwheel party gift that had a pencil attatched. I have seen these pinwheels on numberous websites and thought it would be fun to attatch them to pencils so that the kids would have something to take home and use! (To be honest, I was going to use pixie sticks but I can't find them anywhere!)
I also decided that it would be fun to add some silly string to this party set because what boy DOESN'T love silly string? Even my boy does and he is 25! I told him that he could use it AFTER I took the picture so he is pretty excited. Ok...I'm off topic again.
Finally, I made a card to go with the set. I left the sentiment off so that I could use it as an invitation, a thank you, or an actual Birthday card. I plan on stamping something inside, it just depends on what I finally decide on. I colored the image using my SU! markers. I then added the glitter from the Key Ingredients kit to the frosting. I love the look it has! I think everything else about this card is pretty self-explanatory. Let me know if you have any questions!
Well, it's time I call it a night...er...morning. I have to be at school by 7 tomorrow morning for a meeting and I am not looking forward to waking up! I usually don't have school on Friday's so I am definitely feeling bitter about this one. :D To all you teachers out there who go to school every Friday, you have my sympathy. I have seriously turned into a Friday wimp. I grew up going to school every Friday but have loved this great luxury of having Friday's off! Anyway, I am whining again so I should go to sleep! Have a GREAT Friday girls! I look forward to the projects you create with the new stamps AND the new sketch!
Stamps: Taylored Expressions Sweet Celebrations
Paper: Taylored Expressions Birthday Boy Key Ingredients
Ink: Black StazOn, SU! Markers
Accessories: Taylored Expressions Birthday Boy Key Ingredients, Scallop Punch, Gel Pen
18 comments:
Steph - what a FUN party set! Really cute. And it's funny because I've been wanting pixie sticks for a project too and can't find them. It's crazy!
- September 5, 2008 at 1:47 AM
- Denise (peanutbee) said...
I love the pinwheel and the idea to decorate the silly string. FUN project, Stephanie!
- September 5, 2008 at 4:42 AM
This is such a fun birthday set. The pinwheel is suoer cute and love how you decorated the silly string!
- September 5, 2008 at 6:58 AM
- Jenn said...
Super fun birthday party set!!! I love the pinwheels...great idea!!! :D
- September 5, 2008 at 8:56 AM
- StamperSharon said...
What great party accessories you came up with, Stephanie -- love the colors you used from the Birthday Boy kit!
- September 5, 2008 at 9:35 AM
- okcapitolgirl said...
Steph - This set is soooo cute! I love what you created! I just jumped over to Taylor's store and placed an order! Can't wait to get my goodies!
Hugs & Stamps!
- September 5, 2008 at 10:24 AM
- Taylor said...
This is so adorable, Steph! I love the silly string idea!!
- September 5, 2008 at 10:29 AM
- Charmaine (CharmWarm) said...
Oh my gosh, Stephanie! TOO CUTE!
- September 5, 2008 at 10:51 AM
Oh so cute! I just went and bought the Halloween cupcake set from Taylor's store. I was at Joann's last night and I saw a big package of pixie stick candy up by the front of the registers. Just had to let you know where I saw them to buy!!! ~Heidi
- September 5, 2008 at 11:12 AM
- Ashley said...
Cute stuff!
- September 5, 2008 at 11:36 AM
- jonisart said...
Adorable project! Love the color scheme:-)
- September 5, 2008 at 11:41 AM
- Allison said...
What a fund set! I love the pencil pinwheel idea!
- September 5, 2008 at 12:46 PM
totally cute stuff!
- September 5, 2008 at 1:41 PM
- ~ melanie said...
I love to read your blog and find it very inspiring! I have something for you on my blog, check it out at www.melalleee.blogspot.com
thanks for sharing your creativity, melanie
- September 5, 2008 at 6:50 PM
- Jessie/knightrone said...
Super cute Steph!!
- September 5, 2008 at 8:02 PM
- Delilah H. said...
So cute! I love the pinwheel!
- September 6, 2008 at 7:45 AM
- Michelle said...
Simply adorable....every one of them! And super creative! :-)
- September 6, 2008 at 9:10 AM
- Christina Fischer said...
Hi, Stephanie! I'm catching up on all your cupcake projects -- they're all fantastic!!!
Big congrats on being part of Taylor's DT -- you so deserve it! :)
- September 7, 2008 at 7:56 AM


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Oral Systemic Health
As health-centered providers, we are always educating patients on the ill effects of gum disease and attempting to motivate patients to improve their plaque control so that this harmful inflammatory process can be reversed. One of our challenges with motivation is that gum disease doesn't typically cause pain and although bleeding gums and inflammation are indicative of a disease process, without discomfort, many people lack concern.
Would it create motivation to know that oral inflammation and disease strongly correlates with disease elsewhere in the body?
Scientific research continues to validate this "Oral Systemic Link" between chronic oral infections from periodontal (gum) disease and systemic health. It's well substantiated that periodontal disease and oral inflammation increases one's risk for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, arthritis, Alzheimers and even pregnancy risks. There are specific harmful periodontal pathogens (bacteria) that have a direct harmful effect on the vasculature. However, more recent science demonstrates the oral inflammatory products themselves may pose a higher association with systemic risk. Therefore, treating inflammation may not only help manage periodontal diseases but may also help with the management of other chronic inflammatory conditions.
How Dr Schweifler and his team are helping patients reduce their inflammatory risks:
- Taking Blood Pressures
- Paying Attention to Health History/Rx's
- Partnering with Preventive Medical Providers
- Nutritional Counseling
- Sleep apnea screening
- Diabetic screening
- Effective Periodontal Program
The Obesity and Type II Diabetes Epidemics
Obesity rates in the U.S. doubled from 1980 to 2000. More than one-third (36 percent) of adults are considered to be obese. Almost 3 in 4 men (74 percent) are considered to be overweight or obese and the prevalence of obesity is similar for both men and women. Obesity is of critical health concern as the leading causes of morbidity and mortality are associated with it- diabetes, heart disease, stroke, cancer, arthritis, sleep apnea.
Not coincidentally, the prevalence of Type II Diabetes in the U.S. has also increased at a rate similar to that of obesity. An increase in sedentary lifestyles and the Standard American Diet are largely responsible for the increasing prevalence of both obesity and Type II diabetes.
The Sitting Disease
Industrialization has had profound effects on humans. With modern day lifestyles and modern day conveniences, we have generally denied ourselves or ignored some very critical pieces to what it means to be a healthy human being. Only 6.5% of Americans meet the recommendations set by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), stating that an individual should participate in a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week, or 75 minutes of a more vigorous regimen.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 60 to 85% of the population worldwide does not engage in enough activity, making physical inactivity the fourth leading risk factor for global mortality. The average American sits for 11 hours per day.
The Standard American Pro-Inflammatory Diet
Perhaps an even stronger contributor to our national health problems is our STANDARD AMERICAN DIET. Approximately 60% of the American Diet is Processed, Refined foods and only 11% comes from fruits and veggies.
These refined calorie sources (which really don't qualify as food) didn't even exist on Earth until much more modern times. Despite tasting good, the bitter truth is that these calorie sources have little to no nutritional value and actually, represent "dietary injury" to the body that promotes inflammation, potential pain and eventual chronic disease. To make matters worse, the foods created by these calorie sources are actually addictive.
How can processed food create inflammation?
When refined, pro-inflammatory foods are consumed, they create a spike in blood sugar (hyperglycemia) and free radicals are produced. These free radicals enter our body's cells and set up a cascade of inflammatory chemical activity. Some of these inflammatory mediators (cytokines) are associated with the production of C Reactive Protein (CRP) in the liver. CRP tends to aggregate in various tissues, in particular, blood vessel walls, where it contributes to atherosclerosis and eventually raises one's risk for a heart attack or stroke. CRP levels can be measured with a simple blood test and tend to increase when chronic inflammation is present, as is true with conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, arthritis and Alzheimer's disease.
Lipopolysaccharide (or bacterial endotoxin) comes from the cell wall of gram negative bacteria. LPS is the driver of many common bacterial infections AND overt infectious diseases. The consumption of refined food products ALSO cause the gram negative bacteria in the gut to release LPS (endotoxin) and circulate throughout the body, stimulating more inflammatory chemical activity. This diet-induced endotoxemia has been studied in great depth and is greater in patients with diabetes.
Dysbiosis is a term that refers to the shifting in gut population to one that is more pro-inflammatory and endotoxin-rich. The antibacterial function of HDL cholesterol (which is commonly referred to as "good" cholesterol) is compromised. Research has shown that refined products reduce HDL cholesterol, thus reducing the detoxifying and elimination of endotoxin.
Body fat is another source of low-grade inflammation. Adipocytes are fat cells and we all have them. In heavier people, they're just larger and more pro-inflammatory. Adiposopathy refers to the release of additional pro-inflammatory cytokines, as if there was a low-grade infection or autoimmune disease. These cytokines circulate and contribute to the inflammatory burden.
We can literally eat ourselves into an inflamed state that eventually requires medication. It's also true that medication isn't required at the earlier stages of eating pro-inflammatory foods. There's a delayed response that prevents us from seeing the cause/effect relationship between a pro-inflammatory diet and inflammation or pain.
By the time someone attains a significant level of inflammatory activity, they may be 20+ pounds overweight and this may be the only sign that there's a problem. But, if such an individual goes to see their physician, maybe that physician runs some tests that indicate pro-inflammatory changes in blood glucose, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol and blood pressure. The physician may recommend several Rx's and mention the benefit of diet and exercise. BUT, modifying a pro-inflammatory lifestyle is easier said than done. As we age, we're busier with work, family schedules, and it's hard to engage the mental effort required to make meaningful lifestyle changes.
Pro-inflammatory vs Anti-Inflammatory Diet
When many people are confronted with the idea of eating healthier, they conjure up negative, radical images of veganism- sprouts, quinoa- super "earthy" foods that are perhaps not very appetizing. Healthy is often thought NOT to include red meat, bacon, eggs and cheese. As the table shows, you can eat these things (IN MODERATION) and still stay in an anti-inflammatory state. We are really biologically wired to eat these things.
Pro-Inflammatory Diet
- Refined Sugar
- Refined Grains
- Grain Flour Products
- Trans Fats
- Refined Omega-6 Seed Oils(corn, safflower, sunflower)
Anti-Inflammatory Diet
- Grass-fed Meat, Wild Game
- Wild Caught Fish
- Shellfish
- Chicken
- Omega-3 Eggs
- Cheese
- Vegetables
- Fruit
- Tubers/Roots (potato, yams, sweet potato)
- Nuts
- Omega-3 Seeds (hemp, chia, flax)
- Dark Chocolate
- Spices
- Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Butter, Cream, Avocado, Bacon
- Red Wine, Stout Beer
- Coffee, Tea
The Truth About Cholesterol
For several decades, the population has been receiving an erroneous message that cholesterol is overproduced because of too much dietary saturated fat from foods such as bacon, eggs and cheese. Cholesterol, as a word, seems to have a negative sentiment behind it, but let's not forget that it's an indispensable chemical for body health:
1) It's a key structural component in all human cell membranes, allowing cells to communicate;
2) Sex hormones are made of cholesterol, without which women couldn't be women, men couldn't be men and pro-creation wouldn't occur;
3) Cholesterol makes cortisone that help control inflammation and without which, we would all live in chronic pain;
4) Our bodies also make vitamin D from cholesterol. When our skin is exposed to sunlight, the body converts cholesterol into vitamin D- Vit D regulates about 1000 genes and without it, numerous diseases would develop (rickets, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, heart disease, cancer);
5) Cholesterol is also involved in digestion- in the gall bladder, bile acids are made from cholesterol and digest fats;
6) Both LDL and HDL remove bacterial endotoxin from body circulation and thus are antibacterial, helping the body maintain a symbiotic relationship with gram negative bacteria in the gut.
Modern science has shown that dietary cholesterol is not related to blood cholesterol and it's actually the consumption of processed foods that "free radicalizes" and inflames cholesterol, leading to atherosclerosis. Contrary to popular opinion of both our healthcare system and food industry, LDL cholesterol CANNOT build up on artery walls and clog them… The true "clogging process" is an inflammatory process.


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You might know that Moffat's symbol is a ram, representing the history of the town's wool trade. Last year the first Moffat Sheep Race took place, sheep and their knitted jockeys charging down the high street and one of my friends actually won some money in the event. (Check out 'You Tube' for some of the action)
Recently I was very lucky to be commissioned to create the prize for this year's Moffat Sheep Race Raffle: a life sized paper ram. It took me nearly 4 days to make him but I finished him just in time.
He has been named 'Ramsay' and is mostly made from chicken wire, newspaper and glue. The outside is entirely covered in parts of two old paperback books that were discarded library stock.
For a close-up look visit the Moffat Sheep Race on 18th August!


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Another New York Fashion Week has come and gone. Now, I know what you're all thinking: How can it already be over?! Amy hasn't disclosed all of her brilliant thoughts on the shows! Well, you're in luck doll face. Below are three of my favorite shows from NYFW 2017 along with – you guessed it – my thoughts.
Marchesa designers Chapman and Craig pretty much embodied La Vie en Rose this year with a delicate pink stroke of their genius hands. The show was all-out royally romantic, evoking nostalgic femininity through powder blues, lavenders, and sweet pinks finished periodically with a pearly luster that just screams princess.
Never ones to be trend followers, Champan and Craig reminded us of the gentle beauty and darling elegance so often overlooked in the fashion world, wrapped in their signature tulles and flowers.
It would be a gross understatement to say that I love Marchesa – they're out of the box, girly, and conjure a kind of baroque magic that is just so. damn. cute. Lots of inspiration from this show this year!
If you've read my latest blog, which I'm sure you have, you already know my preoccupation with Ralph. Well, this year he decided to throw his show in his townhouse. Really? My invitation must have gotten lost in the mail, because I do not know a universe this cruel otherwise. *wipes tears with wine glass*
Of course his townhouse was decorated top to bottom in classic candor – greenery and orchids covered every single inch of empty space because he is a straight up King. As for the show, visions of safari-inspired designs incorporating everything from knits to leather to shimmering gowns once again asserted Ralph's position as the master of unity through contrast.
The man makes simple look so classy, and classy look so simple. And don't forget he dressed the First Lady in that gorgeous blue dress. Hats off to you, my darling Ralph!
First off – what a cute name. Is it an Anglo thing that everyone just has to have precious names? Anyway, Temperley may not be a household name like Marchesa or Ralph Lauren, but they are definitely a huge inspiration of mine and a designer to put on your radar.
This year's floral prints, embroideries, and silk jacquards were off the charts. I also loved the fact that they paired a lot of the more embellished tones with crisp white button-downs, which never fails to be simply sexy. Also, can we talk about their slouchy sequined and velvet jumpsuits? Yes, please!
The element that really stands out to me about this brand is the interesting details that they utilize in their fashions. Skirts with knife pleats, a glittery black dress with a plunging neckline – there's always a little something *extra* that goes into each piece, and really puts some punch into the finish. Great name, great show, great scott! (Am I British yet?)


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Micro Type
Micro Type is another lusciously liquid typeface by Rus Khasanov (previously) who pours wet ink on wet paper and uses a digital camera to capture the results. From the looks of the final project I think he used some sort of macro lens for this. Check out the full alphabet here.


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First Step: Identifying Community Need
Community Partners have been working on completing a Community Needs Assessment to identify needs, gaps, resources, opportunities and assets to support the challenge. This assessment will help guide local action!
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Middlesex County Municipalities Child & Family Community Profile (2012)
This profile provides 2011 and 2006 census data, Social Risk Index (SRI), and measurements of children's developmental health at school entry (2009 and 2006 Early Development Instrument (EDI)) for the following municipalities of Middlesex County: Adelaide Metcalfe, Lucan Biddulph, Middlesex Centre, Village of Newbury, Southwest Middlesex, North Middlesex, Strathroy-Caradoc, and Thames Centre. The Child and Family Community Profile is meant to provide organizations serving the municipalities in Middlesex County with information to support planning-related activities.
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Partners will deliver local activities focused on one specific theme related to healthy eating or physical activity every nine months for the next three years.
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One of the best ways to reduce test anxiety – or any form of anxiety, for that matter – is to be careful about your food intake. Certain foods can greatly increase anxiety, regardless of its source. Others have a more calming effect on both the body and mind.
It is also important not to fast or drastically change your normal meal schedule before a test. Not eating can cause problems as serious as those caused by eating foods that induce anxiety.
Foods to Avoid:
If you find that you suffer from test anxiety, start removing anxiety-inducing foods from your diet several days before the test. Foods that can increase or possibly cause test anxiety include:
- Caffeine. The detrimental effects of caffeine often become even worse when students use large quantities of caffeinated sodas or coffee to stay awake during long study sessions. Such beverages can leave you both agitated from the caffeine and tired from a lack of sleep. Avoiding cramming can reduce your dependence on caffeine.
- Sugar. Another food staple of many students is sugar, which can also significantly increase anxiety levels. Processed sugar, common in snack foods and sodas, creates an energy rush that is soon followed by an energy crash. Sugar can also make you jittery and nervous, and depression and anxiety can set in after the sugar rush wears off.
- Alcohol.Alcohol can also have an uncomfortable rebound effect. Drinking too much before the test might initially quell your anxiety, but you will pay for it the next day. Drinking while studying is a bad idea as well, since alcohol will reduce your ability to retain information.To help curb your anxiety level on a permanent basis, you should consider reducing your intake of caffeine, sugar, and alcohol on a regular basis or removing them from your diet completely. You will feel better in general, and your body will thank you.
Maintain Your Normal Food Intake
Appetite disturbances are a common side effect of test anxiety. Test anxiety might cause you to feel nauseated, which makes it hard for you to eat. Some people do just the opposite and binge on comfort foods.
Neither of these is a helpful approach. As you approach your testing date, try to stick to your normal meal schedule. Do not skip meals or eat too many snacks while you are studying for your exam. Regular, healthy meals will give your mind and body the best chances to function properly on that all-important test day.


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by Rod GraggRegnery History, Series: Civil War
Paperback • 2016 • $18.99
One hundred and fifty years after the Battle of Gettysburg, the words of the soldiers and onlookers present for those three fateful days still reverberate with the power of their courage and sacrifice. Eyewitness Gettysburg gathers letters, journals, articles and speeches from the people who lived through those legendary three days. Tied together with narrative by historian Rod Gragg and illustrated with a wealth of photographs and images, Eyewitness Gettysburg will transport you to the battlefield, immersing you in the emotional intensity of the struggle of brother against brother for the future of the United States of America.


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Saturday, November 10, 2007
Review Snapshot: Springsteen and the E Street band are full of rage and despair and hope and faith. Their tour is a call to meeting for people who aren't ready to give up yet.
The Cluas Verdict? 9 out of 10 (10 being reserved for the 4 hour Springsteen shows of yesteryear)
Full Review:
The night after Ronald Reagan was elected, in 1980, Bruce Springsteen opened his show with an especially roaring, impassioned performance of Badlands. He saw it coming: the rape and pillage that would be the Reagan years.
Springsteen's still at it, though with a new group of pillagers to confront. His defense against the Reactionary tide in America has long been to shout about where we are going wrong, but also to present an alternative view of what "America" means. It's not support of Salvadoran death squads and Nicaraguan contras, nor Abu Ghraib, Guantanamo and torture.
His "America" is more about hope and decency and girls in their summer clothes (or barefoot, sitting on the hood of a Dodge, drinking warm beer in the soft summer rain).
In his current shows Springsteen is still on his mission for the soul of America. This show has a beautiful emotional arc from frustration to longing for a better life to despair and anger to resistance to celebration of what is good in us.
The show is built around two sequences that remain, night to night. Early in the show comes Lonesome Day/Gypsy Biker/Magic/Reason To Believe. Springsteen ends this bleak run with an un-cynical ray of hope. Reason To Believe is transformed into a harmonica swamp blues that would make Sonny Boy Williamson proud.
The second big statement is the sequence that closes the main set: Devil's Arcade/The Rising/Last To Die/Long Walk Home/Badlands. Springsteen says, "That thing has to come down like the world's falling on you, that first chord [Last to Die]. It's got to screech at the end of 'The Rising', and then it's got to crack, rumble. The whole night is going to turn on that segue. That's what we're up there for right now, that 30 seconds."
He ends the main set with the challenge of Badlands, again standing up and taking on what's ahead and asking us to join him.
The show is also filled with songs that compliment his themes of commitment to community (Ties That Bind, Promised Land, No Surrender, Two Hearts) and the decency of "real" people (Working On The Highway, Racing In The Streets, Night).
The show ends with American Land, the Irish-styled romp about the dream of the promised land. Complete with two accordions, Clarence Clemons on the penny whistle, and sing-along lyrics up on the screens, B.S. & band send us off inspired about what is at stake and, hopefully, motivated to bring back the real "America".
I don't know how this show will come across outside the U.S., but it sure reminds us here that we are better than our "leaders" have made us out to be.
John Ford
Radio Nowhere
The Ties That Bind
Lonesome Day
Gypsy Biker
Reason To Believe
She's The One
Livin' In The Future
The Promised Land
Town Called Heartbreak
Tunnel Of Love
Working On The Highway
Devil's Arcade
The Rising
Last To Die
Long Walk Home
Girls In Their Summer Clothes
Kitty's Back
Born To Run
Dancing In The Dark
American Land
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Re: Bruce Springsteen (live in Los Angeles)
That's a fabulous review. I've never seen Springsteen and I was desperately hoping he would make it down here to Oz as part of this world tour. But it doesn't look likely at this stage. Your review has whetted my appetite all the more.
Re: Bruce Springsteen (live in Los Angeles)
That's a fabulous review. I've never seen Springsteen and I was desperately hoping he would make it down here to Oz as part of this world tour. But it doesn't look likely at this stage. Your review has whetted my appetite all the more.
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Old Demand for Creation of Three New States-Positions Today
Demand and periodic agitation for creation of three new states viz, Gorkhaland, Talengana and Vidharba has been three or more decades old. While during last decade or so new states of Jharkhand, Uttarakhand and Uttaranchal Pradesh have been carved out though there was no upsurge matching the demand for creation of, particularly, Gorkhaland and Telangana.
Demand for separate of Gorkhaland has been the oldest, since the demand for separation of Gujarat from Maharashtra and creation of Punjabi speaking state of Punjab and separate Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. Though States Reorganization Commission had erred in clubbing Maharashtra and Gujarat as well as in keeping Haryana and Himachal with Punjab. The mistake of SRC was rectified after prolonged agitation in Punjab and Gujarat-Maharashtra.
There has been right from beginning resistance to conceding state of Gorkhaland though linguistically there is nothing in common between Gorkhas and Bengalis, though Gorkha dominated areas have been part of Bengal during British times. So many agitations and after many meetings, it now seems that there is imminent possibility of compromise and conceding of Gorkha interim authority as proposed by the Central government and West Bengal government. It is reported that on July 24, 2010 Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) agreed to the proposal of Centre. Negotiations on the jurisdiction of proposed Gorkha interim authority will commence on August 17. It is hoped that the proposed tripartite meeting between representatives of Central government, West Bengal government and GJM will be fruitful and useful. It will make Darjeeling once again a great tourist centre for both Indian and Foreign tourists.
Demand for separate Telengana state, too, is very old. Though because of fast unto death by Telangana's present day leader, K Chandrashekhra Rao, to break his fast and avoid unrest as after the first Telengana leader Sriramalu's fast unto death and his ultimate death, government virtually agreed to concede to creation of Telengana. But because of Andhra Pradesh capital going to Telengana there were second thoughts. B N Srikrishna committee was appointed to consider the feasibility of separate Telengana state. The committee is to submit its report on 31 December 2010. If this Committee does not recommend separate Telengana state, Rao threatens to launch massive agitation. There are by-polls on July 27 on 12 Assembly seats which became vacant as TRs supporters had resigned. The results of these by-polls will show whether people of Telengana area are for the creation of separate state of Telengana. However if Telengana state is not conceded the issue will remain alive as it has been for last more than 30 years.
Demand for separate state of Vidharba out of Maharashtra is also very old but there has not been much agitation. Because of INC leader and central cabinet minister Chavan, the demand remains latent. But a time may come when Chavan, who founded INC to oppose the Congress, particularly in Maharashtra wants, the demand for vidharba will once again become strong. Will the central government wait for agitation to concede to their decades old demand?
Finally, still it is pertinent that centre should intervene and have tripartite meetings for Telengana and Vidharba also just as for Gorkhaland, so that these 30 years old problems are solved once for all.


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Tuesday, May 16, 2017
It's that time of the year again. If you have a cool car, use it. As I do sometimes I parked my bike on the wooden bridge that crosses the Gudöbroleden in Handen and lifted the camera towards the cars driving in and out of the big roundabout. Some people drive better than others. There were a few close calls. One guy in a Mercedes nearly hit a bus. A guy in a monster wheel truck used the traffic island just because he could. The cars you see here stood out a bit from the rest. If you have good eyes you can read this on the Pontiac: 2.0 is a soft drink not an engine size. The shiny car had a home made licence plate that read AZZKIKR. Behind the wheel in the Honda NSX Veilside 1991 was Jonas Mårtenson. Last but not least the '65 Stang is of course a classic ride.
Upplagd av Stefan Jansson kl. Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Etiketter: cars
4 comments:
- s.c said...
Worth the observations. Good viewpoint.
- Tuesday, May 16, 2017
- William Kendall said...
That Mustang, that's the one for me.
- Tuesday, May 16, 2017
- bill burke said...
Some nice wheels there. I agree with sc that you have a good viewpoint to pick and choose.
- Tuesday, May 16, 2017
- Mersad said...
Amazing shots!
Mersad Donko Photography
- Wednesday, May 17, 2017
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NEW LONDON, Conn. – Freshman Robbie Fugett scored his first career goal in the second half, leading the Bears to a 1-0 victory over Merchant Marine Saturday afternoon.
Combined with the points earned by the men's and women's cross country team today, Coast Guard now has a 3-0 lead on Merchant Marine in the race for the Superintendent's Trophy.
The Bears earn their first victory of the season moving to 1-1-2, while the Mariners lose for the first time this season and fall to 2-1.
Fugett becomes the second freshman to have his first collegiate goal be a game winner against Merchant Marine as then freshman Luke Telang scored in 2014, leading the Bears to a 1-0 victory and the team's last win against the Mariners. Senior Greg Burnham assisted on the game winner.
After a scoreless first half, Coast Guard looked to take the lead in the 63rdminute as senior Alex Hall fired home a rebound from sophomore Noa Pagatpatan's initial shot that was saved by junior Matthew Milner. Hall was however called offside, negating the goal and keeping the game scoreless.
Just over ten minutes later, the Bears found the back of the net as sophomore Daniel Taglianetti served in a corner kick from the right side. Burnham collected the cross and fired a shot on goal that was blocked by a Merchant Marine defender. Fugett jumped on the rebound and one-timed it into the back of the net for what proved to be the game winner.
The Mariners continued to press late into the half, but could not find the equalizer, giving Coast Guard their first win of the season.
Junior Dakota Harich (1-1-1) made one save on one shot on goal for his first shutout of the season.
Milner (2-1-0) made three saves on four shots on goal allowing his first goal of the season.
Coast Guard is back in action on Tuesday, September 11th, when they travel to Danbury, Connecticut to take on the Western Connecticut Colonials. Opening kickoff is 6:00.


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So many string choices for your electric guitar. As for acoustic guitars, there are differences based on composition, wrap style and treatments. But many of the differences between sets are simply in string gauges. Heavy bottom and light top end or the opposite. Sets for Drop D tuning. You can generate a lot of variation playing only with gauges.
Standard Round Wound. D'Addario EXL series stings are your standard ball end, round wound electric guitar strings. The EXL115W used to be my favorite standard design string although you can get these without a wound 3rd. I still use these on some of my guitars.
Fender Bullets for Stratocasters. Bullet end strings look like tiny little bullets with the tip pointing up the length of string. This isn't just a gimmick but a design meant to fit into the trem block of a Stratocaster. I have owned two stratocasters and tried using ball end strings on my first Strat. Big mistake. Ball ends don't fit nicely into the trem block and get stuck when you change strings. Not only do bullet end strings fit nicely and slide out when you need to change strings but they make your Temolo (Whammy bar) work better. If you have a Stratocaster, you need these strings.
Slinkys for ultra bending. In my previous post on acoustic guitar strings I mentioned how fifty years ago the choices in string gauges were heavy and heavier. All the rock and blues riffs that require extreme string bending to play would be nearly impossible with strings that thick and stiff. It also makes it more difficult for beginners to learn to play. Ernie ball notices all of this about the same time I was finding only strings that were too heavy. His Slinky line of strings were the answer to this and were the first sets of electric guitar strings that came in light gauges that could be easily played including whole note bends and more.
GHS Compound Nickel Rockers
Compound Wound. GHS makes Compound Nickel Rockers™ for electric guitars. I can't find any of the big only music merchants who carry this particular string but you can get it at JustStrings.com. GHS's description: Rollerwound! "Compound wrap" means two layers of wire have been wound on the string core, resulting in a smoother surface than a string made with a single wrap. Excellent For Jazz."
Newtone makes a double wrapped string similar in concept to this and also difficult to find at mainstream merchants. These are their Archtop series with a double wrap over a round core. Find these also at JustStrings.com.
Double Bell Ends for Steinberger. These are a specialty string, "compatible with all Steinberger and Steinberger-licensed copy model guitars including those with the Trans Trem system." If you own a Steinberger or compatible guitar you'll know you need these. The system used on these guitars makes changing strings really fast.
Flat Wound for early rock, rockabilly and jazz. Flatwound strings are the best string if you are annoyed by the squeaking noises from moving your fingers up and down the fretboard. It's surprising to find how many early rock tunes were recorded with flatwound strings. Of course, if you want that early bebop jazz tone then flatwound strings will produce it. The biggest problem is compared to round wound strings, flatwound sound dull while round wound sound brighter. Among the best (and most expensive) flatwound strings are these Thomastik-Infeld. I have them on a jazz guitar now and love them. However, if I truthfully assess these by value, though these are better they probably are not worth 3 to 4 times the cost of other flatwound strings I've used. Still, if you like flatwounds you should try these at least once and see for yourself.
Stainless Steel. The acid in sweat off your fingers can corrode normal steel. Stainless steel alloys resists this and thus lasts longer than plain steel.
Half round. Half round strings are D'Addario's name for strings that have been ground (polished) smooth so there is less string noise. They are somewhere between flatwound and roundwound strings in feel as well as brightness. "D'Addario Half Rounds Electric Guitar Strings are round wound with stainless steel and then precision ground leaving the outer surface smooth and "semi flat."
Pure Nickel. Many companies offer "pure" nickel electric guitar strings. The Fender Bullet strings listed above are pure nickel. The magnetic properties of the string material are important to tone on electric guitars and pure nickel give a classic electric guitar tone.
Coated Strings. The number one cause of strings going dead is all the gunk that comes from your fingers. Oils, acids and dirt all end up on your string and change the strings properties until the intonation is off. Plating strings with Nickel or Brass or making them from stainless steel can help. But the modern improvement has been high tech treatments with proprietary formulations that resist all that bad stuff. Think non-stick surface. Cleartone strings is one of the newer of the modern coated strings.
Cobalt. The set pictured actually illustrates a Skinny Top Heavy Bottom string set (10-52) as well as a Cobalt set. "Engineered to maximize output and clarity, Ernie Ball Cobalt Power Slinky Guitar Strings feature innovative string technology. Cobalt provides a stronger magnetic relationship between pickups and strings than any other alloy previously available."
Cryogenically Treated. The Blue Steel strings from Dean Markley are treated in liquid nitrogen. This is supposed to produce better tone and longer life. The set pictured are designed for Drop D tuning.


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Adorable Preppy Vintage Brooch 60s. Floral theme. The main part of the brooch has 8 chains, each one of them with leafs, and different types of flowers. Really cute item.
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Veterinary Therapeutic and Biologic Agents in Virginia Sheep Production
Rorrer, Rebecca Kathleen
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Biological and therapeutic agents are used in food animal production to maintain animal health and well being, prevent and treat disease, and to maintain or enhance production. Concerns about the use of pharmaceutical agents in food animal production have been raised, especially in relation to food quality and safety. This study addressed the scarcity of information concerning the quantity of pharmaceuticals being used and the reasons for their use in sheep production. Additional goals included determining the sources of information used by shepherds in making treatment decisions and evaluating the economic impact that pharmaceutical usage has on sheep production. Thirty-nine Virginia sheep producers participated in this study of four months duration from March through September. After completing an initial questionnaire to determine flock and management characteristics, participants were asked to record all treatments with biological and therapeutic agents that occurred within their sheep flocks. A total of 14,310 treatments were recorded for a median of 1.5 treatments per sheep per month. Parasite control and vaccination were the most frequent reasons for treatment (64.9% and 15.2%, respectively) with vitamin/mineral supplementation being the next most common (8.8%). Price information was collected for 13,912 treatment events. An estimated total of $7,523.78 was spent on pharmaceutical treatment over the course of the study. This amounts to a cost of $0.63 per sheep per month of observation. Results of this study will enhance the ability of producers to evaluate treatment decisions, allow comparisons to be made between operations and provide a base of information for future research.
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