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You know the cliche: every child's dream is to go to Disneyland. Well, I didn't have this dream as a child because Disneyland was too far away from where I lived to even dream to go (I live in Romania). Sad, I know.
However, I got the chance to visit Disneyland, as an adult. And I'll tell you: it was one of the best experiences ever! From the moment I entered the gates it was like stepping into another world! It was like all the movies I have watched as a kid came to life.
From the gates you could see the castle painted in pink shades. At every corner, there were people dressed in my all time favorite Disney characters. And to top this all, the music made the fairy tale picture complete.
There were so many people I couldn't believe my eyes! Same with the lines at the attractions. Too bad we discovered the fast passes too late. Basically, you can pre-book your ride in order to avoid all the lines. I think that the best thing you can do in order to skip them is to go early in the morning and pre-book all the rides you are interested in.
If you go to Disneyland Paris and you are looking for some extreme rides, don't miss Disney Studios. My favorite ride was by far the Tower of Terror. Don't want to give you any spoilers. Therefore, I will restrain from telling you how awesome this ride is.
Also, a spectacular surprise might be waiting for you, if stay until closing time! We didn't know about the fireworks but when we wanted to leave the park we noticed that people gathered in front of the castle, sitting on the asphalt. We asked them what are they waiting for and so we found out about the amazing spectacle.
In what concerns the food, don't worry about it! You can bring your own food and drinks from home or you can buy there. You have plenty to choose from and the prices are ok. For a burger, fries, soda and ice-cream I paid 13 euros.
I hope I woke up your inner child. Disneyland is a fairy tale any child or adult must live at least once in a lifetime!
Read more about Walt Disney here.


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This is a 14-week training program, designed for beginners who are running their first half marathon. If you are new to running, this program will get you to the finish line on race day!
Click on the file above, print out the program, stick it on your fridge, and let's start training!
Training Program Overview:
This program requires just four days of running each week, plus an optional day of cross-training. The "rest days" are really important, as they help you get stronger and also help prevent injury.
Many of the runs are listed as "run/walk" workouts. Run as much as you can, and walk as much as you need to.
Your first runs are 2 miles long. If you are not yet ready to do 2 miles, you will want to build in some "pre-training" before you start the program.
Each week includes a "long run" scheduled for Saturday. The distance increases as you progress through the program. By the end, you will have completed 12 miles twice, so you'll be ready to tackle 13.1 on race day.
The program ends two weeks before race day. Use this time to "taper", doing easy "maintenance runs" every other day. You won't lose any endurance by taking it easy for just two weeks, and this time will allow your legs to be fresh on race day.
The workouts fall into different categories, as follows:
"Run/Walk." For these workouts, you should run as much as you can, and walk as much as you need to.
"Cross-Train." On these days, do something other than running, like cycling, swimming, yoga, or strength training.
"Easy Run." On these days, run as slow as you need to in order to complete the whole run without walking. It should be a pace that allows you to maintain a conversation while running.
"Tempo Run." These runs are a slightly shorter distance, and the idea is to run them just a little bit faster than your usual pace. This helps to build speed for race day.
Need some extra coaching and encouragement? We know some great running coaches who have worked with every type of runner from first-time half marathoners to elite athletes! Contact us at email@example.com for more info.

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By: Sal Cangeloso
Although Gigabyte has made a name for itself by producing motherboards and video cards, lately they have focused increasingly on other types of hardware. Among these have been their CPU coolers, which are not that common but have been getting some positive press and look quite promising.
This review is going to be taking a look at Gigabyte's G-Power Lite CPU cooler. This unit is Gigabyte's take on a fairly conventional heatpipe CPU cooler. At first glance it appears to be just what most enthusiasts are looking for- quiet, more powerful than the stock cooler, and easy to install.
The G-Power Lite is basically a small, flat base, three heatpipes, and fins which are cooled by a fan on top. This style of CPU cooler can be seen all over and it have been proved to be quite space effective and able to provide efficient cooling. Other CPU coolers which use a design like this one are Thermalright's SI-97 and SI-120 and Thermaltake's Big Typhoon and Beetle. The base plate only has to be large enough to cover the CPU so the largest part of the cooler, the fin structure, can be elevated. This allows the cooler to be of sufficient size to be effective but also ensures that there are no clearance problems with items around the CPU cooler.
The G-Power Lite uses three heatpipes, which does not say anything about the power of the product though it does give it a simple, uncluttered look. Gigabyte's G-Power Pro uses four heatpipes, and other manufacturer's like Thermalright sometimes use up to six. The issue here is not the number of heatpipes so much as it is their size and the amount of heat they are able to transfer to the fins.
The profile of the G-Power Lite shows how basic the cooler is and how small the base can be. The lack of heatpipes on the other side of the cooler helps keep the weight down- it is under AMD specification at 430g. The downside of this is that the other side of the cooler lacks support so if you were to pull or push the fan the heatpipes could easily be damaged.
Gigabyte's G-Power Lite is cooled by an oddly-sized 110mm fan. This should not be a problem as the fan will never need to be swapped or replaced but it is proprietary so even if you wanted to tool with it, your options are limited. Here are the fan's spefications:
Dimension: 110 x 110 x 25 mm
Power: 12V
Fan Speed: 2450 / 2000rpm
Airflow: 41 CFM (At 2000 rpm), 48.5CFM (At 2450 rpm)
Noise: 23.1 dBA (At 2000 rpm), 27.5 dBA (At 2450 rpm)
Bearing Type: EVR Sleeve
Life Expectancy: 40,000hrs
The G-Power Lite is compatible with many different processors, mainly AMD's K8 (sockets 754, 939, 940) and Intel's LGA 775, as well as 478. These include the Pentium Ds, Celeron Ds, the FX-57, Athlon 64 4800+, and a few other models which Gigabyte specially listed on the product's web page. One of the best parts of this cooler is that it can be installed on the stock socket K8 mounting bracket. While 478 and 775 users will have to remove their motherboard and install the included hardware, K8 users can simply remove their old cooler, put this one in place, and strap it down. This is a major bonus and something which is lacking on way too many K8 coolers.
Along with the CPU cooler the package includes the 478/775 mounting bracket, 478/775 retention clips, thermal paste, screws for the mounting bracket, the K8 retention clip, and an inline voltage resistor. The resistor is placed between the fan's three pin power connect and the motherboard. When used it will decrease the voltage going to the fan so that it will spin at 2,000 RPM instead of 2450.
The bottom of the G-Power Lite is protected by a sticker so that the nickel coated copped does not get scratched en route or prior to installation.
Test System:
DFI LanParty nF4 Ultra D, Athlon 64 3200+, 2×512 Muskin PC3700 memory, PC Power and Cooling Turbo Cool 510 SLI, 120GB Maxtor HDD, HIS X800 GTO video card
Installing the G-Power Lite was a super smooth operation. After removing the stock cooler and cleaning the CPU off, the sticker on the replacement cooler's base was removed. As shown above, the G-Power Lite's base has a slight grain to it, but on the whole it is smooth and flat. With the sticker removed, thermal paste was applied and the base was pushed into place. The final step, and the only one which took any finesse at all, was putting the retention clip into place. This clip goes across the top of the base and holds the CPU cooler firmly in place, though given its weight, not much force is needed.
Our cooler had no problems with clearance. The small size of the base meant that none of the motherboard's capacitors got in the way, and even if they had, the cooler can be installed in either direction so it would have simply been a matter of rotating it. This "Omni-Directional Cooler Design" is one of the unit's special features. Another such feature, one which is much more suspect, it the "MOSFET Thermal Function" by which the downward blowing fan is said to be able to cool not only the fins/heatpipes, but the capacitors around the socket. I have my doubts as to how much of the fan's airflow is actually making it down to the motherboard, and what effect that airflow is having. It is unlikely that it is able to lower temperatures the 10 degrees that Gigabyte implies on their packaging.
The G-Power Lite was tested against the stock 939 CPU cooler and a Thermaltake Blue Orb. The Blue Orb is a large aluminum CPU cooler which uses a 120mm fan, but no heatpipes. At over 900 grams, it is a monster, and cools well, but the lack of heatpipes limits its efficiency.
In our testing the Gigabyte G-Power Lite did well. It showed a significant improvement over the stock cooler because of its use of heatpipes and a larger fan. While the G-Power Lite provided very acceptable performance, especially for something using the stock mounting bracket and weighing a very safe 430g, it was still a bit behind the Blue Orb. Its smaller fan and lack of mass could not compete with the Blue Orb's sheer size, though it was not very far behind.
After testing this shot was taken of the CPU cooler near the memory. Here, there was about a centimeter of clearance, which is not a major problem, but depending on your motherboard and memory this could be an issue. Also, the cooler could be turned 180 degrees, which would put the heatpipes on the other side.
Though it is not a completely unique product, Gigabyte's G-Power Lite had a great showing in our review. It is lighter and less obtrusive than most CPU coolers that use this design and it was able to cool quite well. It was a considerable improvement over the stock AMD cooler and could still use our motherboard's stock mounting bracket, something which is a big deal because is makes installation much easier.
On the whole the G-Power Lite is well designed and easy to work with. Once installed the 110mm fan is not very loud, it only spins at 2450 RPM, and even quieter when put at 2000 RPM. The use of a resister is something I have not seen in a long time, a rheostat would have added some clutter to the case but it would have made it possible to adjust the fan without opening up the case and shutting the machine down. The use of a resistor probably has something to do with the oddball 110mm fan, a strange choice itself.
What is Hot (+)
– Nice size and weight
– Super easy to install
What is Not (-)
– Where do you buy one?
– Fan is not fully adjustable


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This is a young Doberman at the beach. I was there for almost half an hour, the dog was roaming free. I never saw the owner, the dog was either playing by himself or playing with other dogs.
Doberman roaming freely at the beach
Before (left) and After (right)
Camera: Pentax K20D ISO 200 and 1/160s
Lens: smc PENTAX-DA* 50-135mm F2.8 @ 135mm f/7.1
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Kenneth De'Ora, age 29; grew up in the small town of Claremont, CA sandwiched between Los Angeles and San Bernadino Counties. Encouraged by his love for art and history, in his youth, he frequently painted historic structures and landscapes at locations along the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains.
In 2007 he had acquired an anthropology degree from Arizona State University and in 2008 worked in New York and Georgia on an internship with the Natural History Museum. Soon after completing this formal education, he began working at locations all over the United States as a freelance archaeologist and historian.
For several years, Ken worked for governmental entities and private firms along the west coast and throughout the southwest. Enthralled by the beauty of various architectural remains and archaeological settings, he frequently found himself behind the paintbrush attempting to capture the rustic and serene elements of the past on canvas.
Ken now strives to involve textures and feelings he encountered during his work in the field in his paintings. He uses representational and abstract techniques to invite the viewer into his second career and to include new ways of looking at materials of the past. Environmental and Anthropological influences on his work continue to lend to his passion for preservation and art in many of his pieces.
He is currently residing in Glendale, AZ and is showing exclusively at Think Art Gallery in Scottsdale, AZ.


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Our Beliefs
Our beliefs are divided into two sections: (1) Core Doctrines and (2) Doctrinal Distinctives. Core doctrines are the essential truths of the Christian faith, which we require all members to affirm. Our doctrinal distinctives are beliefs that shape the preaching, teaching, and ministry of our church, but are beliefs upon which good Christians may disagree. Members are NOT required to affirm our doctrinal distinctives.
MacArthur Blvd Core Doctrines
The articulation of our core doctrines comes from the Baptist Faith and Message 2000, which is the confession of faith affirmed by MacArthur Blvd. See the full Baptist Faith and Message for Scriptural references on each section.
There is one and only one living and true God. He is an intelligent, spiritual, and personal Being, the Creator, Redeemer, Preserver, and Ruler of the universe. God is infinite in holiness and all other perfections. God is all powerful and all knowing; and His perfect knowledge extends to all things, past, present, and future. The eternal triune God reveals Himself to us as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, with distinct personal attributes, but without division of nature, essence, or being.
God as Father reigns with providential care over His universe, His creatures, and the flow of human history according to the purposes of His grace. He is all powerful, all knowing, all loving, and all wise. God is Father in truth to those who become children of God through faith in Jesus Christ. He is fatherly in His attitude toward all men.
Christ is the eternal Son of God. In His incarnation as Jesus Christ He was conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. Jesus perfectly revealed and did the will of God, taking upon Himself human nature with its demands and necessities and identifying Himself completely with mankind yet without sin. He honored the divine law by His personal obedience, and in His substitutionary death on the cross He made provision for the redemption of men from sin. He was raised from the dead with a glorified body and appeared to His disciples as the person who was with them before His crucifixion. He ascended into heaven and is now exalted at the right hand of God where He is the One Mediator, fully God, fully man, in whose Person is effected the reconciliation between God and man. He will return in power and glory to judge the world and to consummate His redemptive mission.
The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of God, fully divine. He inspired holy men of old to write the Scriptures. Through illumination He enables men to understand truth. He exalts Christ. He convicts men of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment. He calls men to the Saviour, and effects regeneration. He cultivates Christian character, comforts believers, and bestows the spiritual gifts by which they serve God through His church. He seals the believer unto the day of final redemption. He enlightens and empowers the believer and the church in worship, evangelism, and service.
The Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired and is God's revelation of Himself to man. It has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth, without any mixture of error, for its matter. Therefore, all Scripture is totally true and trustworthy. It reveals the principles by which God judges us, and therefore is, and will remain to the end of the world, the true center of Christian union, and the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and religious opinions should be tried. All Scripture is a testimony to Christ, who is Himself the focus of divine revelation.
Man is the special creation of God, made in His own image. He created them male and female as the crowning work of His creation. The gift of gender is thus part of the goodness of God's creation. In the beginning man was innocent of sin and was endowed by his Creator with freedom of choice. By his free choice man sinned against God and brought sin into the human race. Through the temptation of Satan man transgressed the command of God, and fell from his original innocence whereby his posterity inherit a nature and an environment inclined toward sin. Therefore, as soon as they are capable of moral action, they become transgressors and are under condemnation. Only the grace of God can bring man into His holy fellowship and enable man to fulfill the creative purpose of God. The sacredness of human personality is evident in that God created man in His own image, and in that Christ died for man; therefore, every person of every race possesses full dignity and is worthy of respect and Christian love.
Salvation involves the redemption of the whole man, and is offered freely to all who accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, who by His own blood obtained eternal redemption for the believer. In its broadest sense salvation includes regeneration, justification, sanctification, and glorification. There is no salvation apart from personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord.
A New Testament church of the Lord Jesus Christ is an autonomous local congregation of baptized believers, associated by covenant in the faith and fellowship of the gospel; observing the two ordinances of Christ (Baptism and the Lord's Supper), governed by His laws, exercising the gifts, rights, and privileges invested in them by His Word, and seeking to extend the gospel to the ends of the earth. Its scriptural officers are pastors and deacons. The New Testament speaks also of the church as the Body of Christ, which includes all of the redeemed of all the ages, believers from every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation.
God, in His own time and in His own way, will bring the world to its appropriate end. According to His promise, Jesus Christ will return personally and visibly in glory to the earth; the dead will be raised; and Christ will judge all men in righteousness. The unrighteous will be consigned to Hell, the place of everlasting punishment. The righteous in their resurrected and glorified bodies will receive their reward and will dwell forever in Heaven with the Lord.
MacArthur Blvd Doctrinal Distinctives
We believe that God is sovereign in the initiation, preservation, and completion of salvation. We believe a person only receives salvation if God first initiates a special work within his or her heart, and that He will preserve the salvation of all His children until the end. We also believe that man is responsible for believing the Gospel and trusting Christ in order to receive salvation. Christians must verbally proclaim the Gospel to all people in all nations; no one receives salvation apart from hearing the Gospel. We do not believe that God's sovereignty and man's personal responsibility in salvation are contradictory concepts; both truths are taught in Scripture and must be affirmed.
We believe that the Bible teaches that all the spiritual gifts taught in the New Testament, including those commonly known as the "miraculous gifts," will continue until the return of Jesus Christ. These gifts, like all spiritual gifts, are given for the edification of the church and the exaltation of Jesus Christ. If the miraculous gifts are manifested in the corporate gathering, biblical order should be maintained at all times according to the precepts laid out especially in 1 Corinthians 12-14. We do not believe in the doctrine of a "second blessing" that occurs subsequent to a believer's conversions.
We believe that marriage is a covenant between one man and one woman for a lifetime. Marriage was created by God, who alone has authority over its definition and parameters, and it exists for the glory of God. Homosexuality, infidelity, sex outside of marriage, and divorce are all the result of sinful rebellion against the King of the universe and are contrary to God's will for the marriage relationship. God's high view of marriage leads us to take strong stands against all these distortions of God's design. Our desire is to speak both in truth and love.
Only the Gospel provides the power to fulfill God's purpose for marriage and sexual intimacy. We strongly desire to graciously come alongside anyone who is struggling with any kind of sexual temptation, including same-sex attraction, as well as couples who are experiencing marital strife, to encourage, exhort, and shepherd them to honor Christ by the power of the Gospel.
We believe that men and women are both created in the image of God and therefore possess equal worth and personhood before God. We believe that God has created men and women to possess different roles and functions that complement each other. Within the family, husbands assume the role of servant leader responsible to love his wife as Christ loves the church. Wives assume the role of active helper responsible for helping and submitting willingly to her husband just as the church submits to Christ.
Within the church, positions of authority and official teaching positions over other men are to be held only by men in keeping with their role as servant leaders within the plan of God. We do not believe the role of submissiveness is in any way inferior to the role of headship. That submissiveness is not an inferior role is demonstrated in the fact that the Son of God assumes a submissive role in relation to the Father within the Trinity. God has a high view of womanhood and so do we. We want to equip and empower the women of our church to be all God has called them to be within the roles He has established.
For some of these doctrinal distinctives, we have written fuller Statements of Belief, which explain in more depth our position on these various issues. These are linked in the right hand column of this page.


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Hi everyone today a look with my cool friends Zombie ( Stanislav Ravenheart )
I already work with him for my old brand "1965" for men & other shooting for magazine & Mathylda Style Book ( i don't remember the season ), Stan is, with Ariane my best friends in the games & Real. Little Bitchies Team -)
Stan is Fashion Model for few Brand of Second Life & he creat his fashion blog for soon. Love you babe ❤
My heart is nuclear, Love is all that I fear.
Lying on a fake beach, You'll never get a tan
Baby I'm gonna leave you drowning until you reach for my hand
In the night your heart is full and by the morning empty
But baby I'm the one who left you, you're not the one who left me
When you're around me, I'm radioactive, My blood is burning, radioactive
My heart is nuclear, Love is all that I fear
Waiting for the night fall, for my heart to light up
Oh baby I want you to die for, for you to die for my love
Ready to be let down, Now I'm heading for a meltdown
Tonight I feel like neon gold, I take one look at you and I grow cold
My heart is nuclear, Love is all that I fear.
Ready to be let down,Now I'm heading for a meltdown…
On Mathylda :
Beauty :
Hair : Lelutka † Skin : New Face New † Liner : Miamay
Clothes :
Top : AMIMOTO New † Shoes : GoS † Skirt : Rebel Gal
Accessories :
Sunglass : Chic Zafari † Clutch : CO57 † Earring : CO57
On Stanislav :
Beauty :
Skin : Aeros New † Tattoo : .Reckless.
New@t his&she † Facial hair: Eddesign † Hair : Illmatic New
Clothes :
Pant : Casa Del Shai New @t men departement † Shoes : Adjunct New@mendepartement † Top : XY ( Illmatic ) New
Accessories :
Necklace : Mandala New


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11 January 2017
The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today an amended Recommendation on the equivalence of confidentiality regimes. Several additional non-EU supervisory authorities were added to the list of non-EU or third country supervisory authorities whose confidentiality regimes can be regarded as equivalent.
The EBA Recommendation is designed as a guide for EU authorities in their assessment of the equivalence of confidentiality regimes of third country supervisory authorities to facilitate their participation in supervisory colleges overseeing international banks.
The following third country authorities have been added to the Recommendation: the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, the Reserve Bank of Australia, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the Bank of Japan, the Japan Financial Services Agency, and the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo. This Recommendation was based on the assessment of the confidentiality regimes and follows the prescriptions in the Capital Requirements Directive (CRDIV) on the participation of third country authorities in EU colleges of banking supervisors.


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Booking the Theatre
What you need to know
The Max Cameron Theatre has 402 seats, with 244 on the main and 154 in the balcony. It is fully accessible and seats four to six wheelchairs on the main level. Be sure to check our calendar on the front page to make sure the date you want to book isn't already booked.
Max Cameron Theatre Inventory and Technical Information


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This GMS Flash Alert reports that the Belgian tax authorities recently issued the technical note for income 2016 and there are substantial changes to the computation of the tax equalization allowance for some foreign countries.
Belgian tax authorities have issued new guidelines1 on calculating tax-free allowances for expatriates benefiting from the expatriate tax concessions. The guidelines, in part, entail changes to the computation of the tax equalization allowance for some expatriates depending on their home countries.
The new guidelines affect the amount of tax-free allowances that a qualifying expatriate can claim. In many cases, this will end up increasing the taxable basis of the taxpayer. Employers will need to reflect this in the monthly payroll and adapt monthly withholding tax.
Taxpayers benefiting from the expatriate tax concession (Circular letter of 8 August 1983) may exclude expatriate allowances such as cost of living allowances, housing allowances, and tax equalization from their taxable basis. Recurring allowances are exempt to a maximum of EUR 11,250 per annum or EUR 29,750 per annum for select categories of expatriates, depending on their work situations. These allowances may also be exempt from Belgian social security contributions.
For expatriates who are not remunerated on a tax equalization or tax protection basis, these allowances are calculated based on a formula issued by the Belgian tax authorities. This formula is commonly referred to as the "technical note" (the technical note is not formally published, but a copy can be obtained from the tax authorities by request).
The tax authorities recently issued the technical note for income 2016 and there are substantial changes to the computation of the tax equalization allowance for some foreign countries. The tax equalization allowance is calculated by comparing a hypothetical Belgian tax computation to a hypothetical home country tax computation. If the Belgian hypothetical tax is higher than the home country hypothetical tax, the difference is considered as a tax-free allowance within the above-mentioned maximum limits.
In the past, the hypothetical home country tax computation only considered federal income tax. This meant, by way of example, that for expatriates having the U.S. as their home country, only federal income tax was considered and no state or municipal income tax was taken into account.
The technical note now provides that as of 1 January 2016, sub-federal/national level income taxes (i.e., state, provincial, cantonal, county, and/or municipal income taxes computed on the taxable employment income) have to be included in the hypothetical home country tax computation. The technical note refers collectively to these taxes as "regional tax." The taxpayers that are affected by this change are those having a home country that has regional income tax. This includes amongst others, expatriates from the U.S, Canada, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and the Nordic countries. For the calculation of the hypothetical regional income tax, taxpayers are deemed to be resident in the capital of their home country and regional income taxes applicable in the capital have to be considered.
For taxpayers benefiting from the expatriate tax concessions and who have a country that has regional personal income taxes, the amount of tax-free allowances that can be claimed could decrease. This could result in increased income tax; therefore, wage withholding may need to be adapted accordingly. For such taxpayers subject to Belgian social security, the social security burden could increase as well.
1 The guidelines appear in the form of a technical note, which is not formally published; but a copy can be obtained from the tax authorities by request.
For additional information or assistance, please contact your local GMS or People Services professional or one of the following professionals with the KPMG International member firm in Belgium:
Ferdy Foubert
Tel +32 2 708 3726
Gisele van Dinter
Tel. +32 2 708 3869
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My friend Dawn, of Dawn Bergeron Photography, came by yesterday to do an "on location" photoshoot in my living room. I needed some fun portraits of myself for an Andalucia promotional brochure I am in the midst of putting together. I was pretty nervous at first because I'm usually the one behind the lens, not in front, but I worried in vain. Within minutes Dawn and I were cranking up the 80's tunes, sipping raspberry Lambic and having a blast.
She shot nearly 200 photos and I've narrowed them down to my favorites, but now I need everyone's help! I have to turn in the files for my brochure by Thursday (yep, in 2 days roughly) so I need to pick the best shot of me and the best shot of Sydney to appear it it.
Please leave a comment with your favorite shot of me and your favorite one of Sydney and be entered to win a little Andalucia surprise. Please include the number of your favorite pictures and a reason why you think they are the ones that must appear in the brochure. I will pick the winner (commenter & photo) by Wednesday night.
Here are the choices:
Sorry so many. I just had such a hard time narrowing them down even further, which is why I need your help! Please leave your 2 choices in the comments section and I will draw a winner.
A quick shout out to my friend Dawn, photographer extraordinaire, for giving me the best photos of myself I've ever had! Please check out her blog... she is awesome!!
And another shout out to the fabulous Heather, for making those adorable fabric playballs you see in all these pictures. She made these at lightning speed and they are just PERFECT! She sells them in her etsy store and will soon be carrying some made of Andalucia just like these!
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I vote for 11 and 4. Photoshoots are tough, but choosing shots of oneself is painful! You did great!ReplyDelete
- Maricopa Fabrics2:35 PM
Patty, I think #12 is a beautiful picture of you and would be great, but there's no "product" in the shot, so if I were to pick one with product, I'd go with #14. I'll be honest in that the first few pictures look like you're trying to hide a pregnant belly while holding the ball and one of them looks like you just gave birth to the fabric ball. Sorry, those are my honest thoughts! For the pictures of Sydney, I love 4 and 6, with 6 showing the dress/product more closely. Good luck choosing the final ones!ReplyDelete
I totally vote for 4, shows YOU which I think is most important ;) I love them though Dawn did awesome!ReplyDelete
#4 with Sydney - love her toe pointing up and the little look you are giving her...ReplyDelete
#14 for you - cute pic of you that also shows off your fabrics - very inviting
I would say number 8 or 9 of you and number 6 of sydney......but you know, you really can't go wrong with any of them!ReplyDelete
good luck narrowing it down!
Thank you all for your suggestions... this is helping me out tremendously! :)ReplyDelete
And Jamie (maricopa fabrics), LMAO!!! I am dying here at your "just gave birth to the fabric ball" comment. You are so right!!! I almost just went in and deleted those 2 pictures but it would've messed up the numbers for the voting so I guess I'll leave them up there.
OK... no one vote for #2 or #3, please... LOL!
WOW this is hard.ReplyDelete
For Sydney #6 The picture is so natural and really show the fabric ball. For you I love #12, I think it's the most beautiful shot of you. Also for you I love #8 and #10.
I read over the comments and we are all pretty much picking different numbers so I guess that means they are all good, but I vote for 9 & 5.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous3:23 PM
OK not looking at what anyone else said so ...ReplyDelete
No. 2 (you) just seems to fit your personality as I've come to know you online.
No. 4 (Sydney) because I love the interplay of the two of you in the composition, with the repetition of colors and shapes.
Now to read what everyone else said! LOL!
I read the comments after voting (so I wouldn't be influenced) and chose a picture of you birthing a fabric ball. LOL! Change my vote to No. 14!ReplyDelete
I like number 12 and 14. Couldn't pick just one. She did a great job! Can't wait to see how the brochure turns out. I am sure it will be great!ReplyDelete
I vote for 1, 4, 6 is darling too and (12 of you is sooo great)!ReplyDelete
Great colors! Your hair is getting so long!
I really like photos 1 and 6, they candid and very happy. I can't wait to see your fabric.ReplyDelete
I like 12 the best of you and 6 of your little girl. If you need to go with one of you with more of your fabric included, I would go with 10 or I like the playfulness of 1. You look like you're having a lot of fun!ReplyDelete
Well, personally I LOVE 1 & 6, but apparently I'm odd...I love to see photos of professionals like that...Good Luck!ReplyDelete
Okay, I apparently I'm not that odd...must have been posting at the same time as Anita, LOL!ReplyDelete
My favorite of you is #10 (you look relaxed and confident) and #6 for Sydney (she's having fun and showcasing your work!).ReplyDelete
#1 and #4. Those just stand out the most to me and seem to depict you both perfectly! (I feel like I know you from reading your blog!!)ReplyDelete
Oh i didn't say why, #4 because she looks cute and like she's thinkin about something and you in the background looks perfect. And #9 because I love the look in your eyes like you are intently listening and paying attention to whatever is going on over there. Sorry i'm not very wordy today LOL. mom brain.ReplyDelete
There are so many that are great-I don't know how you'll choose. My favorites are #12, #4, and #6. Good luck!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous4:05 PM
#12 is awesome for you, so flattering! but no fabric....so my second choice is #1, flattering with a very genuine smile.ReplyDelete
#4 for Syndey, it looks like a shot from Vogue or Dwell or some other awesome mag, great composition.
I like 4 and 11 the most. I love Sydney's smile in #4 and seeing you in the background is nice.ReplyDelete
#11 becasue you look so comfortable and the product placement seems natural too. I really like 12 too, you look great, but it's a little too Sr. portrait for this I think.
#14 is my favorite of you! And I like #4 and 5(the interaction) of you and Sydney.ReplyDelete
That is tough! I love the artsy composition of #4... the way you are in the background looking at Sydney, and she is just so stinkin' cute there. #5 is super sweet too.ReplyDelete
Of just you, I can't decide between #11 and 12. I guess it depends on what feel you want for your shot in the brochure. #11 is happy and fun, and #12 is just plain gorgeous.
#12 of you FOR SURE...LOVE the angle...it is super flattering and the lighting is great! (BTW...your hair is getting long! So pretty!)ReplyDelete
#4 of Sydney...love her little smirk like she is about to do something you told her not too!
take a bow Jenn
I see why you're having such a tough job. Really nice shots. I vote for 4 with sydney because he smile's so cute. And for you I really love 9. You look so relaxed like you're just hanging out at (which you are... ). Not so portrait-y. (8 and 12 are also great...)ReplyDelete
My vote is #1 for you because I love the feeling of fun that it conveys. Although we've never met, this is how I picture your personality when I read your blog - fun, funny, energetic. And for Sydney my favorite is #4. The connection between the two of you in the photo is brilliant.ReplyDelete
I vote 7 and 8. Though they are all amazing. You are so beautiful Patty, and Sydney is getting so big. It is so neat to watch everyone's kids growing up so much!!ReplyDelete
Cheers and best of luck with choosing!!
#5 I love the interaction with you and Sydney. Her dress looks nice, the pillow looks nice and you look skinny.ReplyDelete
#12 because it is just a great shot. Classic but contemporary shot and you see the pillows blurred in the background so the colors come through from the fabric line.
I like 1 and 4.ReplyDelete
I think 1 says "I love what I do!" and "I love to surround myself with fun and beautiful fabrics".
I like 4 because Sydney looks like a sweet little muse and the inspiration behind all you do.
my faves are #6 (it is sweet, natural and showcases your fabrics well.) and HANDS DOWN #9 (you are relaxed, look gorgeous and it shows your fabric several ways.) =)ReplyDelete
I like 5 and 6!ReplyDelete
- Dr. Prann7:57 PM
I like #12, #9 and #1ReplyDelete
Gives a whole new meaning to "birthing ball" Ha, ha!
No, really, they are great!
Can I have a ball?
- Anonymous8:04 PM
LOL @ Jamie. Birthing the ball. too funny.ReplyDelete
Patty all of the pictures are beautiful but I choose #6 of Sydney because her little face looks so perfect and #9 of you for the same reasons tayasmama gave.
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Ooooh they are all very good! But my favorites are 4 and 12.ReplyDelete
I vote for #1 because it looks like your having a blast in that one. It made me smile and want to know what you're laughing about.ReplyDelete
And #6 of Sydney. I have no particular reason, she's just so darn cute!
I love them all you look like you had fun.
Holy Smokes you gorgeous babe!!ReplyDelete
#12 is my fave of you - I want this on my wall in my studio!!! I also adore 4 and 8 - but they are all wonderful.
I miss you!
I pick 4 and 10. I can't believe how long your hair is- it's gorgeous! Heading back to look at the now infamous birthing ball pictures :o)ReplyDelete
I like number 2, 6, 12 and 14.... You guys look great...ReplyDelete
Thanks for all the comments, you guys!!!ReplyDelete
and LOL again at the "birthing ball"!!! So glad you all are having so much fun at my expense! hee hee ;)
My choice is #1 and #4. I think #1 shows your awesome personality. When I am around you, I laugh a lot, and this just really make me see the real you! :)ReplyDelete
And #4 makes Sydney look soooooo precious with her beautiul smile!
# 1,4,6,12,14 Are my faves! i can't narrow it down! but if there were like a threat on my life if I didn't i would say #1 looks so natural of you, and very flattering! And #4 shows the fabrics great, very relaxed and has visual interewst to it. And well #6 your daughter is just stinkin cute!ReplyDelete
I adore # 5 & 9. #5 is natural and it portrays Mommy and daughter beautifully - and it shows those delish fabrics ! #9 is just pretty ! - also showing the yummy fabrics well :)ReplyDelete
- Andrea8:23 AM
I LOVE #1 because you are captured in the moment and #12 is just stunning! I love #4 of you and Sydney ~ I love her playful pose.ReplyDelete
Wow! Dawn is so talented AND you and Sydney are so photogenic. Love the dress you are wearing too! Perfect color choice!
Good luck ~ there are so many good ones to choose from! :)
I choose #11, I heart it!!!ReplyDelete
I saw these on flickr and loved them, super cute! I have to admit, #2 looks a little "naughty" :o)
I love and miss you Patty, you are the most fun ever!!
XO~ Amelia
My favorite of Sydney is #4 because I like her smile in it and how I can see you in the background looking at her. I love shots like that.ReplyDelete
My favorite of you is #11 because it's a very natural beautiful photo of you and you can see the products using the Andalucia as well without being too obvious, just eye catching to make you interested in it.
I vote for 4 and 8. # 4 is my favorite. I just love how the two of you look in that one!ReplyDelete
- donna9:16 AM
Ok now you have given us a hard task :-) My favorite pic of you would be number 11, you look so relaxed and happy with yourself in that one. My favorite of Sydney would be number 7. I think it is really cool how it shows how much she looks like you.ReplyDelete
You look gorgeous Patty. Love your clothing choice. Very Andalucia!ReplyDelete
I choose 12 of you, you look relaxed and very personable. I pic 4 of pretty as always Miss Sydney. You look awesome in the back too!;)
Great shoot!
You look so much like my friend Susan in the first pic! :)ReplyDelete
My choice would be #10. It has the pillow and ball in it and just seems like a natural portrait. I could definitely see it in a brochure! I love #5 because it has you and Sydney just being yourselves...just like any other mom & daughter so I can totally relate.
I hope this helps! She did an awesome job on your pics!
#6 for Sydney without a doubt! It is darling, and looks natural, and shows all the product perfectly. I think people really respond to photos where kids are doing what they do, instead of sit here, and hold this (not that any of them actually look like that, you've got quite the lil' partner!)ReplyDelete
#8 really speaks to me as a photo for you. It looks pro enough to go in a brochure, but real enough to look approachable, and it's a lovely shot of you. To me it just screams, wife, mother, business woman, creative mind extraordinaire! You're sitting in a beautiful room surrounded by beautiful things, made by your beautiful textiles, I think women want the life you're portraying in this picture. I know I do! I wanna rip that brochure open and find out what she's talkin' about!
Good luck with the process I know it's tough sorting pics of yourself. ; )
I like 4,6,& 12. Four and six do a great job of showing fabrics with lots of other colors in the photo. The first 3 seems to lack color in the background. Then #12 was a smashing personal photo. The fabric ball on the belly reminded me of pregnancy. I loved the chocolate couch and your fabrics are lovely. Good luck!ReplyDelete
Such great photos! I choose 12 & 14 though all of the ones with you and your little girl are so sweet too! MegReplyDelete
- Becky4:39 PM
I can see why it's hard to choose. I think I like 12 and 14 best though. I agree with the others who have said they love what you're wearing. Your clothes look so good with your fabric. :)ReplyDelete
- Anonymous4:51 PM
I like #1 and #5. #1 is sooo you Patty: fun, bubbly, and fully of spunkiness. :) It's a really natural pose and I love it.ReplyDelete
#5 I like the best because it's a beautiful shot of the wonderful relationship between you and Sydney. I think it shows the mother and child bond in a really modern and sweet way.
Sarah :)
12 is a really beautiful shot of you. The lighting/colors are perfect!ReplyDelete
4 of Miss Sydney. She looks like her sweet little self & like she's having fun in this one!
PS LMAO at giving birth to a fabric ball...
- fresh&vintage10:00 PM
Okay....#4 for Sydney because it's just whimsy enough with that darling foot of hers flitting out like that and looks really sweet with hot mama faded in the background--which makes Andalucia look like great fabric for decorating a HOME with. I also like that some of the prints reappear in the entire stylizing. #9 for you if you want people to "keep guessing" about who you are--beautiful yet a little mysterious because it's a profile shot. #11 if you want people to see who you really are as a fabric designer and person--shows your beautiful face, sense of style your sweet, fun personality and eye contact--you are a great listener and that shows in this shot. Save #12 (which is beyond stunningly gorgeous) for the cover of your first cookbook! "In the Kitchen with Patty Young"--I'm dead serious! STEAMY beautiful. I LOVE YOU PATTERS!!!! I am so excited for you and cannot wait to buy and sew some of your delicious fabrics. Congratulations on everything--the photos are gorgeous-wtg Dawn!ReplyDelete
That last comment was me Patty. Not sure why my url didn't work. Hugs, evaReplyDelete
- Sabina10:39 PM
My vote is for #9 of you and #6 of Sydney. I really like the look of the pictures being natural and not posed and looking at the camera. All the pictures are great though. Good Luck with everything. I love the upcoming line!ReplyDelete
- Kris Sims6:06 AM
The shots are great. I would pick #4 for Sydney, it has that mother admiring her angel look! I think #12 is a fabulous picture especially if you are going for that professional look. If you are going for the casual everyday look I would go with #8 because it shows off your product and is still a good picture of you!ReplyDelete
They are all so good - good luck choosing!
OHHHHH I am late! They are all so great!!! I love #12 of you, you look radiant and sooooo beautiful in that one! And I like #7 of Sydney. Post the ones you pick!!!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous7:17 PM
I didn't get here soon enough to vote, but I do like #s 4 and 12 the best... mostly because they are "pretty photos."ReplyDelete
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Tomato Battle Festival Information on Festivals that combine La Tomatina and Octoberfest in a good old USA Tomato Fight
Woodland Tomato Festival information on Celebrating the Tomatoes of Yolo County California, One of the Largest Tomato Producing Regions in America
West Cape May Tomato Festival information on Celebrating the Famous New Jersey Tomato in this quaint Sea Town Enjoying probably some of the Greatest Tasting Tomatoes in the World
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Washington Boro Tomato Festival Information on Tomato Festival and Feast, Three Weekends of Celelebrating Everything Tomatoes
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Verrill Farm Tomato Festival information is actually about a Corn & Tomato Festival. While the Tomato may have second billing, this is a Massachusetts Heirloom spectacular!
Tomato Bash information is not about one of the regular Tomato Festivals. Simply a Huge Tomato Fight with Music. No pretend Tomato Festivals here. Just in your face go for it.
Terrain Heirloom Tomato Festival information on a Modern and Historic Festival event, Featuring the Pennsylvania Heirloom Tomato
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Slocomb Tomato Festival information on this over 25 year old Event. This Down Home Style Tomato Festival is held in honor of the Local Farmers.
Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival information on an event that has been the Pride of Ohio for over 45 Years.
Red Fire Farm Tomato Festival information on this Tour De Force of Organic Farming Featuring Massachusetts Best Tomatoes
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Pittston Tomato Festival information about the pride of Pennsylvania. This one has it ALL, Pageants, Parades, 5K runs, Tomato Fights and more!
Palmetto Tasty Tomato Festival Information on one of the Best in South Carolina is held at the City Roots Urban Farm, Sustainable farming at it's best
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Marion County Tomato Tasting information holds a Tomato Lovers Dream. Massive amounts of Heirloom tomatoes in a West Virginia Estate setting.
Los Banos Tomato Festival information for Celebrating the end of the California Tomato Festival Season. If You Get a Chance, You should Go!
Linvilla Tomato information adds a Pear Festival to the mix. Really? How did these two fruits show up in a Festival in Pennsylvania?
Leamington Tomato Festival information on Ontario's Top Tomato Festival and Celebrates one of the Top Tomato Growing Regions in America
Kendall Jackson Heirloom Tomato Festival information for Considering an Adult California Theme Park for Heirloom Tomato and Wine Enthusiasts. Don't miss this Festival (if you can afford it)
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Hanover Tomato Festival information on this Virginia Festival that is over 36 years old, A Chesapeake area Tomato Festival. A foodie delight!
Great Eastern Tomato Festival information on this fairly new Maryland Tomato Festival is in an area where the Tomato presence is Historic
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Grainger Tomato Festival information in East Tennessee. It is One of the Top Tomato Festivals in the Region. Don't Miss this One, it's Mountain Fun!
Fairfield Tomato Festival is a combination of a Hometown Tomato Festival and California Wine and Food Pairing.
Creole Tomato Festival information on New Orleans' spicy sister of Tomato Festivals. A Foodie Delight!
Carroll County Heirloom Festival Information about thisTomato Festival makes a trip to Maryland appealing
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Bradley County PInk Tomato Festival Information This Tomato Festival. Makes a Summer trip to Arkansas very appealing
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2015 Palmetto Tasty Tomato Festival in South Carolina is held at the City Roots Urban Farm, Sustainable farming at it's best
2015 Washington Boro Tomato Festival and Feast, Three Weekends of Celelebrating Everything Tomatoes
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2015 Creole Tomato Festival in New orleans is the spicy sister of Tomato Festivals. A foodie delight!
2015 Slocomb Tomato Festival is in it's 27th year. This down home style Tomato Festival is held in honor of the Local Farmers.
The 2015 Bradley County Pink Tomato Festival is in it's 59th year. The Longest running in Arkansas and one of the longest running tomato festivals in the U.S.A.
The Tomato Garden soil is turned and rejuvenated, The seedlings are popping and ready to go.
Our Northern friends are thinking Greenhouse? No.
Gardeners in South Florida, if you want great tomatoes, head over to your favorite Garden Center and start planting
In South Florida (South of Lake Okeechobee), The Caribbean (see Island Adventure article)and Southern most areas of Texas and California the season begins.
Here in South Florida the Season can last into June.
We will be trying Heirloom Tomatoes once again to see if they can make it through the gauntlet of Whiteflies and Fungi.
For our friends up North, if it gets too cold, come on down!
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Put your awareness into the center of your head. Imagine a big golden sun, and call back all your energy into that golden sun. Once you've collected up all your energy, allow the golden sun to flow through the top of your head, through the center of your head, and fill up your entire body. Do you feel a change once you're grounded and filled with your own energy?
Now, about eight inches from your forehead, get an image of your favorite flower, or maybe a bubble, or a miniature sun. Can you sense it? Can you feel it? Now release this image, and create another one- it could be another flower, or bubble or sun, or you could experiment with something different. Now release this image, just let it go, let it float away.
Notice the center of your head, notice the space around you, find the edge of your space, your aura. Notice you can also use your grounding cord to ground your aura.
Now, in front of you, get another image of a flower, or bubble or sun, but this time, with the idea that this image represents you, on an energy level. What does this image look like? Is it vibrant or dull? Solid or wilted? If you don't like it, release it and make another- just do this until you get something you like.
Now set your image on the edge of your aura. Allow it to be between you and all the energies around you. Allow it to provide some separation between the demands and expectations the world has of you. Get a sense of your job- let it be between you and your job. Get a sense of a person you work with- let your image be between you and this person, giving you space. You can even use it to give yourself space from your family.
As you find your separation from the things around you, you create more space for yourself. This space gives you the freedom to be you, to enjoy your own energy and ideas. Think of something you are supposed to be doing, a task, and allow yourself some space from it. How does that feel?
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Aura moderate abjuration; CL 11th; Slot ring; Price 12,000 gp (minor), 28,000 gp (major), 44,000 gp (greater); Weight —
Rings of this type come in a wide variety of designs and colorations, typically related to the types of energy they defend against. These rings continually protect their wearers from damage from one type of energy—acid, cold, electricity, fire, or sonic (chosen by the creator of the item; determine randomly if found as part of a treasure hoard). Each time the wearer would normally take such damage, subtract the ring's resistance value from the damage dealt.
- A minor ring of energy resistance grants 10 points of resistance.
- A major ring of energy resistance grants 20 points of resistance.
- A greater ring of energy resistance grants 30 points of resistance.
Feats Forge Ring; Spells resist energy; Cost 6,000 gp (minor), 14,000 gp (major), 22,000 gp (greater).
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As you would expect from ŠKODA, the Kodiaq comes equipped with various 'Simply Clever' solutions that you can make the most of in everything from 'everyday' to 'extreme' conditions.
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ŠKODA is offering functionality at its most attractive with the Kodiaq, an SUV that's fit for purpose and truly easy on the eye, thanks to its distinctive design and unique Czech-inspired, crystalline-structured lights.
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Cultural Olympiad 2012: Exhibition Road Show, Exhibition Road, London, until August 5 2012
© Linette Frewin
Showcasing science, art, dance, music and natural history, Exhibition Road Show is a kaleidoscopic feast for the ears and eyes. This major nine day show, opened to coincide with the beginning of the London 2012 Olympic Games, is a celebration of both the city's cultural landscape and the Great Exhibition of 1851, flanked by institutions including t he Natural History Museum and the V&A.
The festival's ethos of creativity and innovation is symbolised by the wide array of talents on offer. They include musicians such as Eliza Carthy and Patrick Wolf, acrobatics, nightly pop-up ballrooms, bygone board games and storytelling from famous authors.
At the heart of this bohemian mix are three specially commissioned works of art which lend the exhibition a naturalistic air. Di Robson, Director and Producer of the Exhibition, says she wants to look at issues such as biodiversity, climate change and outer space, and for the artworks to "have a conversation with what is already on the road." All three artists have positively risen to the challenge.
Katie Paterson's Campo del Cielo, Field of the Sky is a 4.5-billion-year-old meteorite which has been cast, melted and then re-cast back into its original shape as a new version of itself to merge together the different layers of time and cosmic history.
While you could be forgiven for almost missing it at first glance – the meteorite's small exterior and deliberate positioning by a tree could mistake it for any rock – once you bend a little closer it is easy to appreciate its unique hole-marked beauty and smooth surface.
© Linette Frewin
Paterson encourages all to touch the exhibit and experience it in a different way; it's certainly a delight to know you have personally encountered an ancient piece of space.
Further down the road lies another distinctive work by Slovakian artist Tomáš Libertíny. The Agreement manipulates nature through the creation of bee hives from man-made, stainless steel skeletons, which are pieced together.
The result is a wondrous ecosystem; yellow honeycomb artwork with a striking flower-like structure surrounded by the thousands of bees who made it: a reminder that this is indeed a living and breathing sculpture.
Making up the trio is Graeme Miller's interactive media, On Air – a continuous commentary from the heavens of the V&A terracotta balcony on the comings and goings of London life above and below.
Inspired by the ability of sports commentators to draw audiences into their world, Miller has invited sports and arts broadcasters to observe what they see, from the passers-by on Exhibition Road to the planes in the sky.
The intention is to present an unfiltered and multi-layered stream of consciousness which evokes all of the city's happenings. You are invited to listen in on bespoke in-ear radios, which is sure to amuse or confuse depending on your perspective.
As a whole, there is so much to see and experience at this festival that it seems impossible not to be caught up in its vivacity. Come with an open heart and you are sure to leave satisfied.
- Open from 6pm weekdays, all day at weekends. Entry is free although some events are ticketed. Visit www.exhibitionroadshow.co.uk for full details.
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Coleridge, Herbert
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Herbert Coleridge (1830-61), gentleman scholar and lexicographer
The grandson of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Herbert Coleridge was the first editor of the Philological Society's proposed
New English Dictionary on Historical Principles
. Together with F. J. Furnivall and R. C. Trench, Coleridge was a member of the Society's 'Unregistered Words Committee' established in June 1857, which led first to Trench's seminal two lectures on deficiencies in existing dictionaries (in
November 1857
) and then to the decision to produce the dictionary that eventually turned into
. He was appointed editor in 1859, the same year that he published his
Glossarial Index to the Printed English Literature of the Thirteenth Century
(which he called the
of the proposed dictionary). In 1860 he 'prepared a series of rules or canons' setting out the principles on which the Dictionary was to be constructed; after extensive discussion and modification by the Society these were published as
Canones Lexicographi; or Rules to be Observed in Editing the New English Dictionary
. He also arranged for a set of fifty-four pigeon-holes to be constructed in which to file the quotations slips that volunteers were now sending in; as K. M. E. Murray points out, 'some 2500 holes of this size would have been needed to hold the 5-6 million slips eventually collected' (
: 136). (The pigeon-holes were inherited by Murray and in 1929 given to OUP, where they still survive, by his widow Lady Murray.)
In May 1860, in an open letter to Dean Trench, Coleridge wrote, 'I confidently expect, unless any unforeseen accident should occur to paralyze our efforts, that in about two years we shall be able to give our first number [i.e. instalment of the Dictionary] to the world.' Clearly this was over-optimistic. But Coleridge was hard-headed in other respects, for example about the quality and commitment of his volunteers, commenting, 'Indeed, were it not for the dilatoriness of many contributors, who promise anything and everything, but postpone performance indefinitely, neither assisting us themselves, nor enabling us to assign the books they have taken to other and better helpers, I should not hesitate to name an earlier period' (
Coleridge 1860
: 78).
He was already a victim of TB in 1858 and only eleven months after his letter to Trench the disease killed him. He died on 23 April 1861, his last bout of illness brought on, so it was said, 'by a chill caused by sitting in damp clothes during a Philological Society lecture. When he was told that he would not recover he is reported to have exclaimed, "I must begin Sanskrit tomorrow", and he died working on the Dictionary to the last, with quotation slips and word-lists spread on the quilt of his bed' (
K. M. E. Murray 1977
: 136).
Coleridge 1860
K. M. E. Murray 1977
; Edith Coleridge, 'Coleridge, Herbert (1830-1861)', rev. John D. Haigh,
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
(Oxford University Press, 2004), available at
[accessed 21 December 2006]; subscription or Athens account required.
Rosfrith Murray to R. W. Chapman, OED/B/3/2/18, 17 June 1929.
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Day 217.
I told you all about my first sober business conference.
What struck me is the abysmal choice of non-alcoholic beverages on offer for the after-conference evenings. This event was held at a massive stateside Sheraton, a worldwide chain. And yet the choices were excruciatingly average and boring: water, club soda (go crazy with a lime in it!), Pellegrino, ginger ale, OJ or a Coke. Oh yeah, go ahead and get a Virgin Mary if you're feeling crazy. But that's about it!! No non-alcoholic beer or wine. Certainly no 0% alcohol spirits, creative nonalcoholic mixed drinks, herbal infused health drinks or Kombucha.
And they looked at me like I was loco in la cabeza asking for something other than those choices on offer. I wanted something tasty and cold AND without alcohol. It's like you are being punished for being so B.O.R.I.N.G. because you don't drink alcohol.
Why is this important to me? I think having a selection of delicious beverages is an encouragement to enjoy yourself on all levels. A way to feel you don't stand out as the person-who-can't-hold-their-alcohol. I love things that taste delightful. I'd have been happy if the hotel had even one creative healthy drink on offer.
I happened across a website yesterday called Club Soda, which promotes a "Mindful Drinking movement". It is mainly about staying creatively sober throughout your beverage choices.
The website also seems to be about having a much better selection of non-alcoholic drinks available at the bar – and in the shops. I like that! There are Mindful Drinking Festivals that run throughout the UK, showing off new ranges of 0% alcohol beverages on offer. From spirits, wine, beer, mixed drinks, herbal infusions, to punch. (Hoping this festival will come to Ireland and beyond as well.)
I'm really wondering why this brave new world of beverage selections in the UK is not making its way into hotels, restaurants and business conferences around the world. And in retail outlets too, by the way. Walmart carries no non-alcoholic beer or wine of any kind! Target carries O'Doul's beer and Fre wine.
The makers of Duchess, a South African alcohol-free Gin & Tonic, says the times are a-changin': "We think the stigma that alcohol is a necessity in a social setting has dramatically changed in the last few years. Consumers are valuing the quality of their experiences in different ways that does not include the amount of alcohol that you consume. It is no longer frowned upon to go dry or to limit alcohol intake."
Come on hotels, restaurants and bars – get with the program!!
P.S. The gin labels I feature in the image for this post (absolutely beautiful labels) – are for Seedlip —and the founder was JUST featured in an article. I think we're on the verge of a whole movement of beautiful adult beverages, but without alcohol.


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When I first saw this recipe for Chilled Cucumber and Avocado Soup by Gary Durrant, Head Chef at Hunter 486, my first thought was "hmmm, cold soup, not too sure". I know that gazpacho is very popular and Madhouse Daddy guzzled his way through loads of it while we were in Lanzarote, but I don't know, I've never been totally convinced. It did sound like the perfect heat-busting recipe though so I decided to read on a bit more. Cucumber, yep, OK ... oh hold on ... COOKED cucumber ?? Boiled with vegetable stock ?? Really ???! Well, I'm always willing to try anything once and it turns out that it was actually very nice, like a more virtuous version of guacamole without the mayonnaise.
Chilled Cucumber and Avocado Soup
Ingredients (To serve 4)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
½ clove garlic, finely chopped
2 cucumbers, peeled, seeds removed and sliced
650 ml vegetable stock
1 medium avocado
½ cucumber peeled, seeds removed and cut into small cubes
40g peeled brown shrimps
4 sprigs dill
Cook the chopped onions and garlic in a little vegetable oil until soft and translucent.
I used lemon-infused olive oil to add extra flavour.
Peel and deseed the cucumber. To do this, I cut it into thirds, peeled each section with a potato peeler and cut it into quarters. Then I used a sharp knife to cut out the core with the seeds in it.
Add the sliced cucumber to the pot and cook for approximately 10 minutes until the cucumber is soft. I'd never tasted cooked cucumber before but it's actually very tasty and doesn't go soggy, as I'd imagined.
Add the vegetable stock, bring to the boil and then simmer for 20 minutes. (I used a Knorr vegetable stock pot which gave it a brown colour - it's supposed to stay bright green.)
Remove to a bowl.
Madhouse Daddy is usually the one to make soup so he came into the kitchen to have a nosey at this point !
Place in a liquidiser (or use a stick blender) and whizz until it is smooth. Pass through a fine sieve into a bowl, and place this in a bowl of ice to chill the soup.
When the soup is cold, peel and chop the avocado. (Yes, OK, I am a big kid and I keep myself amused !)
It is very important that the soup is cold before you add the avocado otherwise it will go brown and you are looking for a bright green colour.
Add the avocado to the soup and blend again until it is smooth. Season with salt and black pepper.
To serve pour into a chilled soup bowl and sprinkle over the peeled brown shrimps, the cubed cucumber and the chopped dill. (Oops, when I wrote up the recipe, I realised that I forgot to add diced cucumber on top, which is why you can't see any in the photo !)
It is a healthy and refreshing dish, perfect for an alfresco lunch or a light supper during this hot weather. It tastes similar to guacamole and goes very well with the prawns.
This dish features on the new menu at Hunter 486. Named after the 1950s dialling code for Marylebone, Hunter 486 is the stylish restaurant within five-star boutique hotel The Arch London.
(The Arch London, 50 Great Cumberland Place, Marble Arch, London W1H 7FD)