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What comes into your mind when you hear the word "eye candy"? According to Urban Dictionary, it's defined as something that is aesthetically pleasing, more often used on human beings like Chris Evans and Ryan Gosling. In all seriousness though, Eunice Martin Lim, or better known as Eunice Eunny, brings eye candy to its literal meaning. A photographer and a food stylist, this girl takes pictures that look better than they taste and the taste is already quite hard to top, mind you.
I mean, really, "wow" doesn't even describe the beauty of her photos. Fortunately for ROJAK, we have the whole month to slowly get to know Eunice, starting with this interview piece, as she tells us about her food styling process, her most memorable travel story, and her thoughts on er, fishes.
How would you describe yourself in one sentence, without stating the obvious?
*pulls a long breath* I am ruthlessly ambitious, mysterious, altruistic, boisterous to be around, and romantic.
How has 2016 been treating you so far?
There are a lot of ups and downs thus far, but there have definitely been more ups than downs. Anyway, I am truly grateful for everything that I have encountered so far, it definitely helped me grow as a person. The friends I've met, the not-so-fortunate experiences that I came across. I've learnt not take things too seriously, to cherish my family and people who are close to me, and most importantly, to celebrate life!
Tell us a little about what got you into photography. Was it in-born or did you slowly fall into it?
I fell into it when I was about 16 or 17. I come from a strict family, where I don't get to do a lot of outdoor activities, so my best past-time hobby is to surf the net. I come from a very 'tam chiak' family, so obviously the only thing I will Google/surf is anything and everything related to food. I was fascinated with all the food blogs I stumbled upon, and back in those days, all I wished was to be able to try every new cafe/restaurants that offered different cuisines. That lead to me creating a food blog, but I only posted photos and recipe of the food my mom cooked. Gradually, I started posting about every meal that I had with my family whenever we dined out. I became so obsessed with the idea of "camera eats first" and after a few years, I successfully pestered my dad to buy me a DSLR, and poof, everything else is history.
What about food styling?
You know when you think you've mastered something and you would like to up your game, that kind of feeling? I browse through a lot of photos on Flickr, Pinterest, Instagram and blogs that give me inspiration during my leisure time. After a while, I slowly became obsessed with styling my shoots just to get the best results. I began collecting all plates, cups, glasses, cutleries that come in all sizes, shapes and colour. I look into all the details that makes a good photo, then I studied them. Now I've got a cupboard full of props, all thanks to my dad who had given me unconditional support in what I'm doing, financially and morally.
Are you doing this full-time or is it a part-time gig?
It started out as a part-time thing, and now that I've registered my own company, I'm doing it full-time whilst juggling other businesses.
What do you think is the biggest misconception that people have about photography?
"Photography? Click the shutter button only mah. I can do it too. All you need is a damn good camera." All I can say is, you can't judge before trying it yourself.
What actually goes on in your mind when you style a shoot? How do you determine where to place a particular ingredient, what angle to take from, etc.?
First, I will decide what is my object and subject, and then I will start doing the framing in my camera. From there, I will proceed to add in or subtract the props to make the entire frame look 'full' and pleasing to the eye. Also, I'll think of what complements the object that I am shooting. Let's say I am shooting Japanese cuisine. I will focus on the mains (soba, udon, rice, etc.) and I'll think of the things that come together in a package such as jugs of green tea and tea cups, Japanese-themed table cloth, plates, green tea ice cream, and so on, to put into the frame as a backdrop so that the entire photo looks more complete. Angle wise, you just have to keep experimenting and see what works best on the spot. You can't exactly specify a certain angle because food comes in all sizes, shapes and texture, and also on how it's presented or served vary as well.
How long does it usually take to complete a shoot, from the brainstorming, to the set up and so on, so forth?
If it's a planned shoot, it usually takes up to 2 to 3 days or more, from brainstorming to getting the right props, backdrop, ingredients and the execution. If it's an ad hoc shoot, it can be as short as 2 to 5 hours.
Would you say that you have a standard style when it comes to taking pictures? Perhaps a certain theme, composition and such?
I wouldn't say I have a particular style in taking photos. I just follow my heart because I think if you just stick to one theme, you are limiting yourself and not opening yourself up to new opportunities that might help you grow. I'm always up for trying new things. They always say to think outside the box, but to me, I like to think like there's no box.
Are there any other photography genres that you would like to venture into someday?
Perhaps traveling and underwater photography.
Random question. Do you get to eat the food from your shoots?
For commercial shoots, no. If it's just shooting for personal interest and at my own leisure, then yes.
Favourite place you've traveled to and why?
London! I mean, who doesn't like London if they've been there? The vibes, the fashion scene, the culture, the breezy weather, the architecture, every corner of the street is just so photogenic, and the food especially! The people in London dress up wherever they go, I was the only odd Asian with my dressed-down attire wandering on the street, with my camera hanging around my neck, hair swaying against the wind, trying my best to fit in the place. At that exact moment, it felt like I was in a music video, feeling young, wild and free. *laughs* Also, the people over there aren't judgmental at all. As a matter of fact, they're pretty amicable. Everyone smiles at each other, even strangers! The food portion they serve in the UK is huge and I can tell that they put a lot of thoughts into creating the dishes. You know that inexplicable joy that you get when you get to feast with your eyes before savoring your meal? The sophistication that the city exudes rounded up my memorable trip in the UK and it's pretty much what made me fell in love.
Favourite country you've yet to visit and why?
Iceland. I would love to visit Blue Lagoon one day. Looking at those stunning photos online just stirs me up so much. I would like to dip myself in the sky-blue lagoon, slather all the mineral mud on my face and body, and take a picture! Don't be envious, my friend. It'll be my biggest dream come true if I get to visit Iceland with my loved ones before I'm 25.
Any crazy travel experience(s) to share?
During my Europe trip, my friend and I booked a ticket from Paris to Venice and the journey to the airport was… daunting. It was our last day in Paris and we had hours to kill before boarding the flight so we decided to go to Sadaharu Aoki, a renowned dessert parlor that serves the best French patisseries with a Japanese touch, but it was another 45 minutes away from the direction of the airport. We calculated the estimated fare and time and figured out that it will work, and also planned to spend the rest of our change on the macaroons. So we took the train there, missed a station and caused the journey to be delayed. When we finally reached our destination, what amazed us was that there was a queue before the shop was open! Since we're already there, of course, we proceeded to join the queue. We were so happy that we got there, but also felt anxiety starting to creep in as we were already running late.
We got our profiteroles and macaroons and a couple of other pastries and we were done. Then we marched back to the station with boxes of pastries on one hand, lugging our luggage on the other, and carrying a big ass backpack containing essentials like camera and laptops. And because we spent all our money on desserts, we didn't have enough for a cab. Predictably, we were 10 minutes late to board the plane. Once we arrived at the airport, the amazing race started. We ran like crazy but the boarding gate was closed. While we're still trying to catch our breath, we went to the officer who was sitting at the counter and asked for help. He looked at us, then took out his walkie-talkie and started speaking some French we couldn't comprehend. In the end, we managed to hop into the plane and when I finally have the time to calm down, I thanked God for the Sadaharu Aoki dessert.
As is ROJAK's tradition, we asked Eunice questions that may seem irrelevant, but are actually very important and totally not just because we're weird.
If you're forced to be an object for the rest of your life, what would you be?
I would be a flower, cause my presence would make people happy.
Do you believe in love at first sight?
I had a crush on Sam Claflin when I first saw him in the Hunger Games, does that count? *laughs* In real life, not really, I don't believe in superficial love. Well, good-looking guys do capture my attention, but only what's beneath that facade will be able to determine whether he's worth falling in love with.
What is the one driving habit that annoys you the most?
I hate it when the car in front of me steps the brake pedal all of a sudden. I've got into two minor accidents because of this.
Would you rather never have Internet access again or never be able to take an airplane again?
It's like asking me to choose between eating and drinking. Perhaps I'll choose to never have Internet access again. I'd still love to see the world with my own eyes.
Current favourite song?
I am immensely in love with the song 'Falling in Love in A Coffeeshop' by Landon Pigg.
Do you think fishes get thirsty?
Nope. Don't think so.
Would you rather smell terrible (but you can't smell it) or your partner smell terrible and you have to smell it?
I can't take both. But if I were to choose one, I'd rather my partner smell terrible and I will have to sacrifice. Maybe I'll get immune to it one day. I hope.
If Eunice's photos made you drool all over your desk, well, why stop now? Continue drooling over her photos at her social accounts as follows:
Instagram: @euniceeunny
VSCO: euniceeunny
Website: www.greentearedbean.com
YouTube: Eunice Eunny
All photos sourced from Eunice's VSCO profile.


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♦ Opel homers twice, Mizzou baseball splits doubleheader with Arkansas State (KBIA Sports Extra)
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|The Miniature World of Marvin & James
|Bulla, Clyde Robert
|The Chalk Box Kid
|Dicamillo, Kate
|Leroy Ninker Saddles Up
|Doyle, Bill
|Attack of the Shark Headed Zombie
|Falcone, L.M.
|The Magic Box
|Funke, Cornelia
|The Pirate Pig
|Gay, Marie-Louise
|Princess Pistachio
|Hanlon, Abby
|Dory Fantasmagory
|Hughes, Shirley
|Digby O'Day In The Fast Lane
|Hughes, Ted
|The Iron Giant
|Hurwitz, Johanna
|The Two and Only Kelly Twins
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|Lacey, Josh
|The Dragonsitter
|Lagercrantz, Rose
|My Heart is Laughing
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|What's Up Chuck
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|Mass, Wendy
|Archie Takes Flight
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|Duck for a Day
|Nelson, Jessie
|PInkwater, Daniel
|Mrs. Noodlekugel
|Rennert, Laura Joy
|Dragon Dreams
|Reynolds, Paul
|Go Green
|Schoenberg, Jane
|The One and Only Stuey Lewis
|Sheth, Kashmira
|The No-Dogs-Allowed Day
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The Big List of Racism13
If you can think of any examples that we do not have listed here, please feel free to send us the link.
Racist Words and Phrases
- Affirmative action
- Aloof
- Angel food cake
- Angry
- Bacon sarnies (sandwiches)
- Black and Tan
- Black hole (in two different ways)
- Black sheep
- Break
- Chair
- Chicago
- Constitution
- Cool
- Devil's food cake
- Entitlement society
- Exotic
- Food stamps
- Foreign
- Founding Fathers
- Gardening terms (various)
- Going Dutch
- Hawaii
- Holding down the fort
- Illegal immigrant
- Incompetant
- Indonesia
- Kitchen cabinet
- Lazy
- Master bedroom
- Monkeying (around)
- Niggardly
- Obamacare
- Out of the darkness
- PGA Tour
- Poor work ethic
- Privileged
- Professor
- Revenge
- Shuck and jive
- "Shut up and play the piano" (even if directed at an actual pianist)
- Take back America (unless said about George W. Bush)
- Third-world country
- Urban
- USA (when chanted) (and again)
Racist Things
- American flag bandanas (when worn at basketball games)
- Battle of Gettysburg commemorative mug showing retreating Confederate soldiers carrying the Confederate flag (when used in front of black people)
- Camels (on college campuses)
- Jabba the Hutt's Palace (when made of Legos)
- Redneck Day
- Super Bowl ads: Dodge, Coke
Racist Actions and Opinions
- Advocating for food stamp reform
- Comparing Michelle Obama to Marie Antoinette
- Correcting grammar and spelling
- Criticizing public officials
- Criticizing the use of the word "n*gger"
- Disliking tattoos
- Displaying photographs of known terrorists
- Either not wanting to invade Syria or objecting to Barack Obama's consultation of Congress on invading Syria (Bill Maher has some clarity problems)
- Fabricating an African-American Studies Department, particularly classes in Swahili
- Giving a speech to the NAACP
- Hanging a chair from a tree (if you want to display an empty chair in a way that will not end up with the chair being blown away by wind or stolen, how ELSE do you affix it to something permanent, eh?)
- Labeling a buffet of food eaten in Israel an "Israeli Mezze Station"
- Laying off employees you can no longer afford to pay
- Making a joke about a birth certificate, unless you are Barack Obama
- Mimicking your friend's body shape
- Not wanting to raise the minimum wage
- Opposing gun control
- Preferring white meat to dark meat
- Reminding people that they do not have to vote for the incumbent
- Running in a presidential election against Barack Obama (maybe)
- Saying that Michelle Obama has a large rear end
- Selling dried-out asparagus
- Suggesting that American Idol judges would not nurture Bob Dylan
- Supporting the Second Amendment
- Thinking the Obamas are ugly
- Waving American flags on Cinco de Mayo at a school
- Writing fantasy novels about orcs
Things That Would Be Racist If Said Or Done By A Non-Liberal
- "A few years ago, [Barack Obama] would have been carrying our bags."
- "A symbolic Jew [Clarence Thomas] has invited a metaphoric Hitler to commit holocaust and genocide upon his own people."
- "[Barack Obama is] the first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy."
- Beating up and yelling racial slurs at a black TEA Party activist
- Believing that all white people are going to hell
- Black photographer is a "coon," "crackhead," and "drug dealer"
- Calling people "house n*gger," "Uncle Tom/Aunt Thomasina," "race traitor," "cornball brother," or anything similar for other races: Michelle Malkin, Michael Steele, Condoleezza Rice, Stacey Dash, Herman Cain, Robert Griffin III, Thomas Sowell, Marco Rubio, Larry Elder
- "Crazy cracker on the right"
- Criticizing Mitch McConnell for marrying a woman of Taiwanese heritage
- Minority-only Vagina Monologues
- Obama the 'Magic Negro'
- Refusing to shake the hand of a black politician (it was probably merely rude, not racist, but if a Republican had done it . . .)
- "Rice ball of nonsense"
- Saying Jews should "get the hell out of Palestine" and "go home" to Germany, Poland and America
- "[S]end Nikki Haley back to wherever the hell she came from."
- Segregated elementary school tutoring
- Sending racist photos to, and vandalizing with racial slurs the Wikipedia page of, Mia Love
- Soledad O'Brien's CNN show being cancelled because the audience was "too ethnic" (and also too small)
- Study session for "students of color only."
- Ted Cruz and Mexican music
- "You're white! You don't belong here! Go back to Germany! Go back to Europe! The whites don't belong here! This is America, the whites don't belong here!"
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racist words according to Jonathon Capehart who was sitting in for Martin Bashir (and no, I don't watch that show … my brain would implode after 30 seconds of those moron … saw it on a Steven Kruiser video on Youtube)
exotic… foreign… Indonesia… Hawaii
Whoa ! that isn't right ! you tube is screwing with me I guess.
Do a search on you tube for Kruiser Control 100th episode… The segment I mentioned starts at 00:54.
I'll try posting the link again – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sue9bWUsqvg&feature=share&list=PL34D72D147E811A2D
I can't remember the specifics but black "leaders" had their knickers in a twist a few years ago because someone (correctly) used the word "niggardly".
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2 Beauty Contests and TV
3 Writing career
3.1 Drowned in the Heavens and other novels
3.2 Indian Sunrise
3.3 Silver Aster
3.4 Fashion and Beauty Books
4 Journalist Career
5 Artist Career
5.1 "In-Flusso" art movement
1. Early life, music, horse jumping and modeling career
Born in Novosibirsk, Siberia, Diana Avgusta went on to study at the Irkutsk State Linguistic University, where she has mastered English and French translation and intercultural communication, and Novosibirsk Humanitarian Institute, where she studied philosophy and psychology.
In parallel to her scientific education, D.A.Stauer has always been passionate about the horses. She has been horse jumping at the Novosibirsk Regional Sport Educational Junior Olympic Reserve Equestrian School (SOUShOR) and participated at the horse jumping competitions at the local level.
At the age of 5 Diana Avgusta went to study music at the music school and was chosen to be the chorus soloist for the talent of singing recognized by the teachers.
Later on, she studied at the model academy Ludmila Silutina at the age of 15 and received modeling diploma. Since then she went on to become a fashion model.After taking professional classes of acting and performance, she played at drama theater and also took active part at the University theater.
2. Beauty Contests, Radio and TV
D.A.Stauer is often referred to as "Miss Siberia". In 2005 Diana Avgusta, representing the title "Miss Novosibirsk", took part in the beauty contest "Miss Siberia", and received the crown and a ribbon of the winner with the title "Miss Tourism World", which meant the name of the next contest she had the right to participate. She also voted to be the winner of several internet beauty contests in Siberia. Becoming a local celebrity, she was interviewed by the Russian TV program "Dorogoe Udovolstvie"(Luxury choice), "Missiya Uspekha" (Mission of Success) and had appeared on the covers of fashion and beauty magazines. During the period 2008-2011 Diana Avgusta has also appeared on RTS.ch Swiss TV and RTL Radio and Television of Luxembourg and press in India (Trivandrum) during the diplomatic events and national friendship projects of Russian Federation.
In December 2013 D.A.Stauer was invited by the famous Italian rock star Red Ronnie to be a guest at his TV show Roxy Bar TV di Red Ronnie. On 15 of December 2013 Diana Avgusta Stauer performed live painting and singing "Light my fire" commemorating the anniversary of Jim Morrison at Roxy Bar TV.
From 2014 D.A.Stauer together with producer Olga Kozarevska have started 2 video projects "Best in the world with Miss Siberia" (entertainment series that tells about the unique luxury experiences in the world) and "The Keys of the Arch" (a documentary series on art, travelling and culture).
From February 2015 D.A.Stauer is weekly participating in the entertainment live shows at FerroSocial TV together with famous radio DJ Roberto Ferrari and song writer and singer Davide de Marines.
In November 2015 D.A.Stauer has inaugurated her art exhibition "Ladies of the world against violence" in Ankara, which was very well received by art critics and media. During her cultural mission in Ankara, D.A.Stauer was interviewed by several TV programs (TV6, Channel B), among which "6 Cadde", and guest of a life program "Hos bir Seda" (TV6).
Today Diana Avgusta Stauer is also a international artist, video and events presenter, as well as luxury fashion, beauty and jewelry brands ambassador.
3. Writing career.
3.1 Drowned in the Heavens and other novels
Diana Avgusta's first novel Drowned in the Heavens, was written in 2007 under the pen name Diana Avgusta Stauer. Since then the author has decided to keep her real family name private for personal reasons and all her projects are signed accordingly.
The remarkable feature of her books is that she introduced a unique blend of mythology, philosophy, psychology, and history, entering the life frame of the characters as symbolic counterpart reality. There is a wide range of genres in which the author has been creating an amazing world of reality in its variety and transferring the reader across the timeline of the history vector. Her books are featuring the recurring themes bearing historical and archaeological connotations, mythological parallels as keys, symbols, and codes to understand the reason of our living and our mission in this world along with the personal research of the emotional and sensual experiences of the characters.
In 2014 a first limited edition of the book Drowned in the Heavens was published in Russian.
Diana Avgusta Stauer has also authored other books, which have not been published yet. The main literature project of D.A.Stauer " The Keys of the Arch" gave way to her video series "The keys of the Arch".
D.A.Stauer's philosophical novels feature the leading female characters Stella Drowned in the Heavens), Elsa (The Keys of the Arch), also including historical themes and implying in the narration cosmogony myths and legends of the mythologies and religions of the different nations that lived in different time periods in the various parts of our planet, among which are Scandinavian, Ancient Greek, Incas, Ancient Egypt, Quiche, Australian aboriginal etc.
In her poems and novels D.A.Stauer is emphasizing that all the ancient sources are united by the idea of the presence of the supreme mind like demiurge or the Creator God, whose will or actions are the cause and driving force of the series circuit acts of creation.
D.A.Stauer puts her characters on a constant spiritual journey. The characters of her books find themselves in the adventures, discovering mysteries of the Universal wisdom as well as analyzing their own mind through the introspection and exploration of the vague balance of their knowledge and faith.
D.A.Stauer has proved a fruitful poetry writer in Russian and English. Her poetry books Indian Sunrise, Silver Aster, The Well of Cognition accumulated more than100 poems on history, philosophy, travelling discoveries, and nostalgic emotional experiences.
Indian Sunrise is a poetry book published in 2014, much inspired by the author's Spiritual Trip to India, plunging into the world of charming nature and positive energy.
It represents a unique a blend of colorful impressions combined with the ethnographic and cultural knowledge that would guide the reader into the world of mysterious revelation and discoveries.
Being a passionate traveller, Diana – Avgusta Stauer discovers most of the connotations and cultural realia for her literature creations in her travels, which makes it especially engaging and perplexing.
This book combines poetry originally written in English or translated from Russian by the author and the illustrations are the artworks of the author, who created a collection of artworks, dedicated to the poetry themes.
The book is designed by the author, with the idea of combining poetic and visionary impression, thus enabling an amazing traveling for the reader into the world of beauty, emotions, mystery, and discoveries.
The main idea of the book is to create a journey into the realm of beauty, emotions, cultural discoveries and philosophical contemplations of the author, which is presented in a form of a journey around the world, starting and finishing in India, that has evoked a creative diversity of inspiration in the author's soul.
"I tried to cover the whole world in my book, as I have it in my heart. And I would love to invite the people from all over the world to read it. I hope that the idea of an illustrated poetry book that I have developed into an art and poetry album, giving nonetheless meaning to the art as to the poems, will be interesting for my readers. May be it is not always obvious, that there are a lot of spiritual connotations in my poems and artworks. Sometimes, you can look at the picture for sometime and then all of a sudden everything becomes clear to you, the painting so to say opens itself to the viewer. The same revelation you might have found in my poetry when you feel like you have a similar situation in your life or you just feel that you had the same thoughts and experiences."
Diana – Avgusta Stauer. "Indian Sunrise." iBooks.
In 2009 the author created her first book of poetry «Silver Aster».
This poetry book was much inspired by the author's nostalgia to her motherland, Russia, plunging into the world of charming memories, beautiful nature and enchanting tales of old times that the author has put in a beautiful poetic form. It is a unique blend of colorful impressions combined with the ethnographic and cultural knowledge that could guide the reader into the world of mysterious revelation and discoveries. This book combines poetry originally written in Russian by the author.
Since then the author has written a lot of beautiful poems while still working on her new novels projects.
In 2013 D.A.Stauer has developed a new genre, uniting her fashion and beauty testimonials with the unique copyright, and transforming it into a book. Her first book in this genre is Diary of My Happy Moments, where D.A.Stauer is sharing her beauty secrets and experiences of happy moments of life being testimonial of the Colombian Fashion Designer Souza Weich, was published on 40 digital platforms in April 2014.
In January 2014 D.A.Stauer was selected by the leading Italian art expert Paolo Manazza to be the representative of the leading Italian online publication on art events and culture Artslife to write for the emerging Russian section of the Artslife.
Since February 2014 D.A.Stauer has been writing articles on cultural topics, disclosing the historical interaction of Italian and Russian culture, and art events worldwide.
Since September 2014 D.A.Stauer has become a curator of the Art Exhibitions Guide Section of "MILAN" Magazine.
Since October 2014 D.A.Stauer has become a curator of the Russian Section of Junglam Magazine.
Diana Avgusta is an avid artist working principally with oil colours on canvas. She has created more than 70 oil on canvas paintings, that the artist unites into the specific theme collection of paintings "1001 Arabic Nights"," Escalade a Tahiti", "African Tales", "Still life", "Back to Nature", "Magnificent Mountains", "Hyperborea", "Ethnic Princesses", "The Unity of the World Religions".
In 2013 and 2014 D.A.Stauer participated in the Milan International Furnishing Accessories Exhibition exhibiting her designer tables "Play Time Collection", that was realized in collaboration with Italian architect Andrea Lace.
Since 2014 D.A.Stauer is an active participant in the In-Flusso art movement, founded by Gino Masciarelli.
Since 2014 Diana Avgusta became an active participant of the expositions and art manifestations in Milan and other regions of Italy organized by her mentor Maestro Gino Masciarelli, president of the "In-Flusso" art movement.
In 2014 Diana Avgusta took part in the competition of over 100 artists of the "In-Flusso" movement to customize a helmet in a creative way. Her artwork "Transferring of reality: The harmony of body and soul", representing the essence of life and harmony of human creation, has been exhibited during the Milan International Furnishing Accessories Exhibition at Corso Garibaldi, 4.
From May to September 2014 paintings of D.A.Stauer "Buddha" and "Margarita" have been participating in the exposition "Rosso di Maggio" (Comune di Gattinara, Italy) during the cultural events.
In February 2015 at Palazzo Binelli in Carrara, D.A.Stauer has participated at the exhibition "Thirty-six signs and colors of love." Paintings, sculptures and photographs were sold in an auction run by the Rotaract and Massa Carrara on 14 March at 18 at the headquarters of the pediatric hospital and the funds collected were donated to the hospital. D.A.Stauer has donated her artwork "The Cusco Girl". The funds from the auction selling of the artwork were donated to the children's hospital.
From July to August 2015, D.A.Stauer has participated at the "In-flusso nourishes the art", collective exhibition, curated by Gino Masciarelli. This art exposition was part of the cultural initiatives, recognized by the Municipality of the city of Milan as part of the "EXPO in the City" program. The exposition was held at the Casa delle Associazioni e Volontariato, Via Marsala, 8, Milano, Italia.
Since 2014 Diana Avgusta Stauer is part of the Istituto Garuzzo per le Arti Visive, a no profit organization born in 2005, with headquarters in Torino, that promotes the development of creativity in the artistic field through exhibitions and events at national and international level: exchanges between different countries, publications, debates and cultural comparisons. D.A.Stauer was chosen to participate at the Contemporary art exposition series curated by Dr. Alessandro Demma, IGAV "Contemporary Visions" (Capri 2014, Milan 2015, Shanghai 2015).
In November 2014 D.A.Stauer was chosen the artist of the month by the IGAV.
Magic of Colours and the Visual art of Adriana Santacruz
During the Milan Design Week 2014 D.A.Stauer has presented a 3-day series of her live painting performance "Magic of Colours", at Palazzo Cusani, Brera.
D.A.Stauer was invited to the "Oikos" 30 years anniversary during Milan Design Week. As part of the celebration, "Oikos" organized a full schedule of events where leading architects met contractors, designers, builders, journalists to share views and case studies about "Oikos" materials. D.A.Stauer was invited as on of the few artists experimenting with the innovative materials to show how their products can be used in creative art.
D.A.Stauer is the author of the know-how, being the first artist who combined the usage of "Oikos" decorative and protective materials and the classic technique "oil on canvas". The challenging part of D.A.Stauer technique lies in the process of combining the materials, which has its specifics in technical nuances, such as application of the protective coating, because its active ingredients can "eat out" the colours of the painting. Thus, this technique requires profound understanding of the colour properties, as well as consideration the compatibility of the chemical elements in the base and coating.
Apart from showing her new technique, during the colorful performance "The magic of Colors" D.A.Stauer has created the collection "Lady Oikos". "Oikos" products has been applied to the objects of various nature (wood, metal, glass, fashion shoes), creating the effect of "visual alchemistry": turning wood into metal, metal into stone, glass into bronze. These properties of the "optical illusion" effect the artist learned in the laboratory while her training in "Oikos" headquarters in Gatteo di Mare.
The experience of the performance along with the art of design, the myths and legends of the ancient craftsmanship, tradition and modern incarnation of beauty and radiance of shining hints and rainbow colours the author describes in her book "Magic of Colours and the Visual art of Adriana Santacruz".
The inspiration for this book was Colombian fashion designer Adriana Santacruz, who was chosen to be Colombian fashion Ambassadeur and presents her country at the Paris Fashion Week 2014.
The designer has shared her thoughts and philosophy of creation of the new design and preservation of good old traditions that gave a way to mutual understanding and ongoing collaboration between the two creative ladies. In 2014 Adriana Santacruz has chosen D.A.Stauer to be the brand's Digital Ambassadeur. The photos of D.A.Stauer wearing Adriana Santacruz pret-a-porter and haute-couture collection garments at Design Week events and performances, appear in the special chapter of the book "Magic of Colours and the Visual art of Adriana Santacruz".
From April to June 2015 the International Exhibition of Painting Poetry Sculpture "Art: Soul food." took place in the just restored Palazzo Calderara, the current seat of the municipality of Vanzago, which is spread over two floors with established artists of international reputation. This art exposition was part of the cultural initiatives, recognized by the Municipality of the city of Milan as part of the "EXPO in the City" program.
5.5. "Arte , Moda, Musica "
In July 2015 Diana Avgusta Stauer has participated in the International "Art, fashion, music" exposition at the Villa Amoretti, in the Cultural Capital of Italy, Turin.
5.6. "Ladies of the World against Violence "
"Ladies of the World" is an exposition of the several theme collections of paintings inspired by the ethnic and modern beauty of women around the world. The unity of the women around the world is in their passion for life and enigma of the soul. Diana Avgusta Stauer has expressed her deep recognition of the powerful energy of the eyes of the ladies belonging to different time and traditions.
The discourse of the paintings is not only a fantasy world of the time and space traveling, but has a unique significant meaning here and now. It is a proclamation against Violence against women.
It is not by chance that the artist has chosen to expose at the SPACE Art and Beauty Gallery in the New Fashion District of Milan, making this project together with the beauty director Abla Barca.
The exposition "Ladies of the World" gave way to the new projects and achievements. In 2014, at the VI female entrepreneurship forum against gender discrimination, the speaker from the API Donna Organization, Dr. Hella Colleoni Zanetti in her presentation on Cross-Cultural approach to Business described Diana Avgusta Stauer as an example of international successful woman and artist.
"Ladies of the world against Violence" is having their continuation as a project of internationally recognized social importance. In November, 2015, a charity exhibition "Ladies of the world against Violence" with a support of International Soroptimist Club was opened in Ankara, in the time of terrorist attacks all over the world and social instability. During her cultural mission in Ankara D.A.Stauer has realized education and art initiatives.
The president of the Soroptimist Club, Mrs. Ilke Erol has honored D.A.Stauer with the "Soroptimist award" for her input into the international combatting against the violence by art exhibition "Ladies of the world against Violence" and art show.
In 2016 the artist D.A.Stauer was invited by Dr. Kamenetskaya Natalia, curator, author of critical articles, Chairman of the Gender section of the 'Creative Union of Artists of Russia (http://www.tcxp.ru/union/about) - to enter the the Gender section and become a member of Creative Artists of Russia.
The artist D.A.Stauer, lives and works in Paris, Miami and other key cities of the world, developing international projects. Her artworks are exhibited in galleries and museums in Italy and other countries of the world.
Diana Avgusta is an active participant of social, fashion and art events worldwide.
She has participated at many cultural and political events promoting friendship between Russia and other countries, especially India as a young cultural representative supported by the Russian Cultural Centre in Trivandrum.
D.A.Stauer is promoting environment friendly lifestyle and has been a member of the WWF since 2003.
She believes in saving natural resources and promotes paperless reading and publishing. Her books are being published in more than 40 international digital platforms, including AppleStore, Kindle, Amazon, etc. Indian Sunrise and Diary of my Happy Moments, have been published in April 2014.
D.A.Stauer has presence on the digital media channels Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Linked In.
Her largest fanclub is formed by D.A.Stauer facebook page that has over 56000 fans, actively commenting and supporting her new fashion, art and literature projects.
D.A.Stauer Official Website: http://dianaavgusta.com/
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D.A.Stauer Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/DAStauer
D.A.Stauer Official LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/diana-avgusta-stauer/13/825/90/
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D.A.Stauer Official VKontakte: http://vk.com/public72410971
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For anyone who cannot make IOW this year and still fancy a day out for a good event can I recommend the Brighton Mod Weekender?
It runs over the same weekend as IOW starting on the Friday 22nd through to Sunday 24th Aug. The Sunday is well worth a look and it all sort of happens outside of Volks bar along Maderia Drive. Good music, fantastic scoots and the best in dress.
Even if the Mod thing is not for you its a worthy alternative for a nice day out.
I'll be down on the Sunday if anyone fancies meeting up.


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Hi!!! Happy Saturday!!!
I have a winner of my favorite fall stamp set (and more)!!! But first I'll share the card I did this morning.
I seldom do cards without stamping at least a sentiment, but this one is an exception. I pulled out some old Pink Paislee papers and remember why when I got them I hoarded instead of used them… They are really lovely. A prima flower and some die cut leafs and tag and finally a rub on sentiment from Kaiserkraft. Done.
I used the round sketch from Mojo Monday.
And I'm entering it Simon Say's Anything Goes Challenge.
Ok, so, it's down to business!
Random.org has made the selection and Olga, you just got yourself a little pack of stamps and die! :) Congratulations! Please mail me your addy and I'll have it in the mail right away. (tesabroman at yahoo dot com)
Thank you for stopping by! Have a great weekend!


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America East Preview of UMBC Basketball
UMBC Game Notes, Nov. 13, 2015
The UMBC Retrievers open their 49th season of intercollegiate basketball, the 30th on the NCAA Division I level and No. 13 in the America East Conference on Friday, Nov. 13 when they travel to Winston-Salem, N.C. to take on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons as part of the Opening Round Games in the Maui Jim Maui Invitational. Tip-off time at LVJM Coliseum is slated for 8:00 p.m. Paul Mittermeier has all the play-by-play action on (Q1370 AM ,www.q1370.com) and the game will also be available on ESPN3.
RETRIEVER UPDATE: The revitalization of the UMBC men's basketball program should start in 2015-16.
Fourth-year Head Coach Aki Thomas will welcome back six letter winners, all of whom made significant contributions in a challenging 2014-15 campaign. Moreover, the Retrievers will welcome back red-shirt sophomore guard Rodney Elliott, the 2013-14 America East Rookie of the Year. Elliott, who averaged 15.0 points and recorded over 100 assists as a freshman, suffered a shoulder injury in the season opener and underwent season-ending surgery.
In addition to the loss of Elliott, rising junior wing Will Darley missed 11 games with a knee injury, leading scorer Wayne Sparrow (13.8 ppg) was unable to matriculate at UMBC during the spring semester and missed the final 10 games of the campaign and three other players were suspended for the season and did not compete in America East action.
In 2015-16, Elliott will be joined in the backcourt by a sophomore who took his spot last season, Jourdan Grant. Grant set a UMBC freshman record for assists in a season and averaged 8.5 points per game.
UMBC's lone senior, 6'8" post Cody Joyce, made an immediate impact in his first season at UMBC, earning America East Second Team honors. The transfer from Houston Baptist averaged 13.4 points and 5.8 rebounds per game in 2014-15.
EXHIBTION ACTION: UMBC hosted in-state foe Frostburg State on Friday and pulled away for a 92-76 victory. In his return to action, Elliott led all scorers with 24 points, hitting 8-of-13 shots from the floor. Grant (17 points, 12 rebounds) and freshman wing Joe Sherburne (17 points, 10 rebounds) both posted double-doubles for the Retreivers.
WAKE UPDATE: Under first-year head coach Danny Manning, Wake Forest posted a record of 13-19 in 2014-15. Eleven of Wake's 13 victories came at LVJM Coliseum. Senior guard Codi Miller-McIntyre is the second-leading returning scorer in the ACC with 14.5 points per game recorded a season ago. Senior power forward Devin Thomas Enters season as the ACC active leader in rebounds (755) and double-doubles (21) .
SERIES NOTES: The two schools have never competed on the hardwood. UMBC's last match-up against an ACC school took place in the 2009-10 season when the Retrievers lost, 71-34, at Virginia Tech.
WHO'S UP NEXT: UMBC competes against another foe which will compete in the main draw of the Maui Inviational when they travel to New York to take on St. John's on Monday, Nov. 16.


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SunFest fans shouldn't have a problem uploading their selfies and social media posts.
In anticipation of the outdoor festival's large crowds, AT&T is setting up a mobile cell site to help boost coverage in downtown West Palm Beach.
The cell site has been installed along Clematis Street near Flagler Drive, the company said. The mobile unit provides the coverage and capacity of three individual cell sites.
AT&T is also providing smartphone charging stations for concert goers at its booth inside this year's event.
"Events like SunFest are full of moments customers want to share through texts, pictures, status updates and phone calls," said Joe York, AT&T Florida president. "We're working hard to give them great coverage and fast speeds."


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Prepare Your AC Unit For Spring Weather in Nashville, GA With These Tips
Now is the time to prepare your AC unit for spring weather in Nashville, GA. By taking just a few hours of your time now, you can prevent costly and annoying problems later on in the season when the weather is hot and humid. Our air conditioning installation professionals offer these tips for preparing your AC unit for spring weather.
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Honolulu police are looking for a new location for the Waipahu substation after 17 years in the Don Quijote shopping center.
The Police Department moved out of the substation at 94-144 Farrington Highway in December, after receiving a 30-day notice that its lease was not being renewed.
It caught the Police Department and community leaders by surprise, and after two months, the city still is looking for another location.
"We were shocked," said George Yakowenko, vice chairman of the Waipahu Neighborhood Board. "Usually when something like that happens, I think the common good is to give people notice."
Assistant Police Chief Debora Tandal said the lease on the substation had a clause allowing the landlord to give the department a 30-day notice.
"They just exercised that, so we moved out and we're currently looking for another location," she said, adding that "quite a few people" have approached the department with offers to locate the substation on their property.
A police sergeant and three officers were based at the substation as part of the area's Weed and Seed area project. The officers now are located at the Pearl City substation.
Tandal said that even though there is no substation, police patrols have not decreased.
The substation, which was not staffed 24 hours a day, was used mainly as a base so beat officers in the area could file reports, she said.
"It hasn't taken away any of the services from Waipahu," Tandal said. "It's just a lot more convenient to have that presence. ... Since we have officers for that Weed and Seed area, we'd like to keep them there."
"People in the community should know where they can go to get officers sometimes," said police spokesman Capt. Frank Fujii. "They need visibility and accessibility for quicker services."
Tandal said the owners were not obligated to give a reason for not renewing the lease and did not offer one. She added that she understands the needs of a business. The police department paid $1,200 per month in rent.
Don Quijote officials were not available for comment yesterday.
Yakowenko said police presence in the area deterred criminal activity and hopes that a substation is established again soon.


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|Stefan Monnier
|Re: Patch for lookaround assertion in regexp
|Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:40:38 -0500
|Gnus/5.13 (Gnus v5.13) Emacs/24.0.92 (gnu/linux)
>>> In 2009, Tomohiro Matsuyama sent a message to this list with a patch >>> to add lookahead/lookbehind assertions to Emacs regular expressions >>> (regexps). Is there any plan to incorporate this useful feature into >>> an official release? >> I'd like to replace the current regexp engine with one that does not >> suffer from exponential blowup (i.e. using "Thompson's NFA"). >> OTOH, noone has submitted code to replace the current regexp engine, and >> I don't forsee I'll have the time to write it myself, so maybe I should >> just give up on this plan. > As an alternative to PCRE, which, as has already been pointed out, > doesn't match any of these requirements, how about RE2? > http://code.google.com/p/re2/ > It's written in C++, which is a minus, but it should be simple enough > to extend it with \c and \s. That might work, indeed (tho someone still has to write the corresponding code). Note that it does not support lookaround assertions. Stefan
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Pokemon Ruby Version - Pokemon of the Day: Regice
|Pokemon have taken a new evolution with Pokemon:
Ruby/Sapphire Versions. The Pokemon of the Day Chick has helpfully
shifted her attentions to Ruby and Sapphire, so you can rest assured that
she has your trainer's corner covered.
As before, the Pokemon Chick will be taking a personal and detailed look at a Pokemon. You'll find a list of all the moves you will want, and a choice list of recommended moves you want to keep for your prize pet.
You'll also find breeding chains, Pokedex entries, stats, descriptions, locations, resistances, gameplay tips and a suggested move set for those of you who can't seem to make up their mind about what to saddle their Pokemon with!
Today's Pokemon is Regice! The third and final member of the legendary
Regi trio, Regice doesn't really deserve to be called a "Regi" at all...unless
he fancies himself to be of the exceedingly rare (heretofore unheard of,
in fact) "Ce" type. Guess they thought "Reg trio" sounded stupid and that
the less confusing Japanese hypenazation (Regice vs. Regi-Ice) wasn't cool
enough for us elitist Americans. Feh. I don't think I'll get all that far
insulting this thing considering more trainers than not are hopelessly
in love with it, so expect today's review to be more grudgingly accepting
than demeaning...I might manage to sneak a quick barb in here and there,
but for the most part I fancy keeping my hide in one piece.
|NAME: Regice
TYPE: Iceberg (Ice)
WEIGHT: 385.8 lbs.
EVOLUTION: Regice does not evolve
CHARACTERISTIC(S): Clear Body (this Pokemon's stats cannot be reduced by an opponent's moves or characteristic, such as Charm or Intimidate).
AVAILABILITY: Ruby, Sapphire
LOCATION: The game's one and only Regice seems to enjoy chilling out (no pun intended) inside the Island Cave found on Route 105 (an all-water route found northwest of Dewford Town), just waiting for someone like you to chuck it inside a cramped pokeball and consign it to a lifetime of servitude. Once again, if you need the specifics on all the crazy crap you gotta do BEFORE you can begin Regi hunting you can check out iloveraigan's in-depth Regi FAQ on IGNFAQs or ask your friendly neighborhood Pokemon Board.
Learned Moves:
Compatible TMs:
Explosion - Basic
Icy Wind - lvl 9
Curse - lvl 17
SuperPower - lvl 25
AncientPower - lvl 33
Amnesia - lvl 41
Zap Cannon - lvl 49
Lock-On - lvl 57
Hyper Beam - lvl 65
TM01 - Focus Punch
TM06 - Toxic
TM07 - Hail
TM10 - Hidden Power
TM13 - Ice Beam
TM14 - Blizzard
TM15 - Hyper Beam
TM17 - Protect
TM18 - Rain Dance
TM20 - Safeguard
TM21 - Frustration
TM24 - Thunderbolt
TM25 - Thunder
TM26 - Earthquake
TM27 - Return
TM31 - Brick Break
TM32 - Double Team
TM34 - Shockwave
TM42 - Facade
TM43 - Secret Power
TM44 - Rest
HM04 - Strength
HM06 - Rock Smash
Hereditary Moves:
Regice cannot inherit any moves.
Max stats at Level 100
Suggested moveset
Held Item: Leftovers
Ice Beam
I suppose Regice really is a fitting enough subject today; after an uncharacteristically warm autumn and a rather slow start to winter, my little area of the globe suddenly finds itself gripped by a cold snap the likes of which we seldom see. And yet I'm sitting here sipping a nice, icy glass of soda while nursing a cold because I'm an idiot...though that DOES make me wish I had a Regice of my very own. Oh sure, an Alakazam might be able to do your homework for ya and a Dragonite might be able to fly you around places, but really, of all the pokemon we may want to bring to the "real" world who could POSSIBLY be more practical than Regice? I can't get through a single drink without all of the ice in my glass melting; I want a Regice so I can periodically hack off parts of its body and use them to keep my stuff cold (considering his Pokedex entry says not even submergence in hot magma would be enough to melt Regice)!!
...okay, so I'm still warped. o.0
Anyway, Regice seems to have carved out quite a nice little niche for himself in the Pokemon World as of late...given that Glalie blows, Articuno is thus far unavailable and Walrein just can't live up to the awesome legacy left by Lapras, there is a great void left in the realm of Ice types that can only be filled by a hulking, frigid robot-beast with evil yellow eyes. The fact that Regice's Special Attack is great and his Special Defense is MONSTROUS certainly doesn't hurt matters, either. Like it or not this is the one Regi you're apt to encounter in trainer battles more than any other, so ya might as well get used to it.
In the spirit of obviousness, Ice Beam gets the first nod today. What can be said about Ice Beam that hasn't already been said roughly ten billion times? The move is still powerful, accurate and subject to Regice's sexy STAB, so remember to use it if ya got it. Regice is probably one of the single best Pokemon choices for use against the many popular Dragon/Flying types out there thanks to both Ice Beam and his mammoth 499 Special Defense, considering many of them can be found sporting Flamethrower these days. Under normal circumstances Ice Beam will end up being Regice's main attacking moves, and don't forget it also stands a 10% chance of freezing an opponent solid. Nice. Of course you won't be able to breed Ice Beam from Regice to any other pokemon, but this is fortunately one of those TMs that you can purchase again and again so long as you have the resources.
Thunderbolt is next up on our roster. Why? At this point the general consensus seems to be "Why not?" (Wynaut!!). Regirock and Registeel both possess acceptable Attack stats and learn a whole slew of physical attacks with which to take advantage of that fact. Regice's only acceptable offensive stat is his Special Attack, and he learns...Ice Beam and Thunderbolt. Talk about getting the short end of the stick (oh, by the way, Regice...Farfetch'd called; he wants his Stick back). Well, at least Thunderbolt isn't pointedly ineffective against any of the types Ice IS pointedly ineffective against, and it'll come in handy against those ultra-popular and resistant-to-Ice Water types. Hey, if nothing else it'll give Regice something to use against the odd offensive Skarmory (Steel Wing, anybody?).
Everybody loves non-offensive moves, right? I do believe Toxic is the standard for Regice, but since I'm not in a "standard" mood today and I recommend Toxic on far too many pokemon as it is I'd rather explore a couple of Regice's colder possibilities. Ice truly does boast some of the coolest/most interesting stat affecting moves in the game, and while Regice can't learn the most popular of these (Haze, obviously), he does have Hail and Icy Wind at his disposal. I normally don't like Hail since it's likely to end up hurting your own party as well as your opponent's, but with Regice's solid defenses he ought to have time to wait out the full five turns, and of course it's nice to have a weather-altering move on board to cancel out any OTHER weather effects that might come into play (particularly Sunny Day, in this particular instance). On the other hand, Icy Wind is a weak offensive attack that is generally used solely to cripple an opponent's Speed, something the pokey Regice will definitely want to look into if he considers himself an offensive attack as opposed to an annoyer (annoyers have time to wait on their opponent, but if you're going to just flat-out attack you'll generally find going first to be a big advantage...but watch out for those Mirror Coaters :p).
Last up we have Rest, simply because that's what EVERYBODY uses on their Regi of choice. It's a shame Regice can't learn Iron Defense to get his Defense up to the level of his Special Defense, but on the whole he should still be living long enough to make Rest more than worthwhile. Use Rest to freshen up after absorbing a few heavy hits and/or to rid Regice of any status afflictions he may find himself on the receiving end of and he should be sitting pretty in the ring for quite some time.
Regice gets Leftovers today because his awesome defensive stats and plentiful HP make them exceedingly useful...I feel like a broken record here. Chesto Berry might be considered as an alternative since Regice doesn't have *quite* the staying power of Registeel, but he should be able to survive a Rest in decent condition without it more often than not. And is it even worth bringing up the pointless yet moderately interesting fact that while all the Regis possess the "Clear Body" characteristic, Regice is the only one of 'em who actually HAS a clear body?
If there are no Hazers on the horizon and you fancy taking your Regice in a different direction than most, you might consider giving it Curse and ditching Thunderbolt for one of the many physical attacks the thing stands to learn. Brick Break or SuperPower would be my top recommendation for dealing with those irritating Rock and Steel types, though AncientPower's chance of an all-stat boost is always incredibly handy. Toxic has already been mentioned as standard, and Amnesia is always an option if a Special Defense of 499 somehow isn't good enough for you. Safeguard grants Regice the opportunity to be something of a pseudo-passer should he be so inclined. Explosion is fiendishly fun as always (Regice's Attack might blow, but Electrode's is lower and we still use THAT thing as an Exploder), and Double Team and Protect are still acceptable both for stalling and merely as filler moves. That's actually about all you can do with Regice; he may be the most popular Regi, but he also just happens to be the least versatile. Well, if you're in the mood for tinkering with Hidden Power you might see if you can get a decent Water one to deal with Regice's defensive weaknesses to Fire and Rock.
Okay, now I'm cold. I've been trying in vain to get warm all week, so I just HAD to go and write about a freakin' Ice type of all things. Meh. Since my frozen fingers don't want to type much more without threatening to snap off we'll keep this conclusion short and sweet: Regice is a respectable battler with awesome stats, but since he's a legendary he doesn't get any particular props for that. As long as we are without Lapras Regice will likely remain the single best Ice type out there, so go ahead and use the thing if this most chilling Pokemon type appeals to you. Now, seeing as how Regice is the "Iceberg Pokemon"...who wants to take bets on how long it'll be before the S.S. Tidal smashes into one, sinks and they make a sappy and WAAAAY too long love movie about the whole affair starring a young boy and an older woman (hmmm, what couple in the Pokemon World do we know who fits THAT description)? Hey, I'd pay to go see it if only for the chance to see Ash committed to a frigid and watery grave.
Alrighty then, have fun experimenting with this gleaming glacial gargantuan, and come back on Monday to see a creature who most likely hates Regice with a passion showcased here on Pokemon of the Day!
Questions? Comments? Want to argue with the Pokemon of the Day Chick?
Please e-mail your inquiries email@example.com, or drop me a line if you just wanna say hello! I'm always up for a heated Pokemon chat. As always, come visit everyone on IGN's free Pokémon Board.
See you there!


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When In Manila, it's good to know that Filipinos are slowly making their way to the mainstream markets, and to the world!
Check out this uber-funny Letterman Top 10 List from talk show host and comedian David Letterman!
He's famous for making these Letterman Top Ten List on his show and it's really cool to know that Filipinos now have a part in this! Might I add that it's funny as hell too!
Now I know there are like crazy sensitive Filipinos who will find a way to think this as offensive…. all I have to say is get a sense of humor guys!
And after looking into this…. as much as this would be a fun thing on the David Letterman show, we've come to believe that this was never on the show. We could not locate any official video of this or of anyone actually saying they've seen the show. Furthermore, the humor, though really good and personal, may not be a good fit for their show as non-Filipinos might not know what a "Balikbayan Box" is. Though there are many Filipinos in the US, there are still many states, cities, and areas that do not have Filipinos, thus the people there would never understand these very cultural jokes.
So, just enjoy it for the laughs. But we don't think it was actually on Letterman.
Here we go!
David Letterman: Top 10 Reasons Why There Couldn't Be a Filipino-American US President
Top 10 Reasons Why There Couldn't Be a Filipino-American US President
By David Letterman
10. The White House is not big enough for in-laws and extended relatives.
9. There are not enough parking spaces at the White House for 2 Honda Civics, 2 Toyota Land Cruisers, 3 Toyota Corollas, a Mercedes Benz, a BMW, and an MPV (My Pinoy Van).
8. Dignitaries generally are intimidated by eating with their fingers at State dinners.
7. There are too many dining rooms in the White House – where will they put the picture of the Last Supper?
6. The White House walls are not big enough to hold a pair of giant wooden spoon and fork.
5. Secret Service staff won't respond to "psst… psst" or "hoy.hoyhoy!"
4. Secret Service staff will not be comfortable driving the presidential car with a Holy Rosary hanging on the rear view mirror, or the statue of the Santo Nino on the dashboard.
3. No budget allocation to purchase a Karaoke music-machine for every room in the White House.
2. State dinners do not allow "Take Home".
1. Air Force One does not allow overweight Balikbayan boxes
David Letterman: Top 10 Reasons Why There Couldn't Be a Filipino-American US President


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Are there too many things to do, or is it just that we (or I, at least) have an overriding need to do ALL THE THINGS and – here's the real problem – do them ALL AT ONCE, NOW?
Everything we do, we do in stages. Even something as simple as making a cup of tea involves a whole series of steps, from getting up off the chair to filling the kettle, switching it on, and so on.
So when we're starting a new venture, or simply trying to get done all the things that we're committed to doing, let's remember that we can't do them all at once. We can only do them one step at a time.
No prizes for guessing who this post is written for. You, my reader, of course, but mostly as a reminder to myself that I can't do all the things all at once!


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The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson doesn't come out until August 5th, but you can read the entire first chapter by clicking here. Trust me you will think it's intense! You can read my review of The Gargoyle by clicking here.
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Great review and thanks for including the link to the first chapter. This book is going to the top of my wishlist!
I have this one reserved at the library. They haven't processed it yet, but I'm able to get on the waiting list.


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As we wrap up 2015, we wanted to share with you the Biggest Athletes Fashion Trends of the year. Check them out below, as athletes continue to express their off court interest in the world of menswear fashion. What trends were your favorite?
#1 The wide-brimmed fedora hat took sports by storm this year, athletes experimented with the trend by pairing their wide brimmed hats with tailored suits, t-shirts, denims, pretty much any outfit worn was accessorized with a wool fedora. NBA stars Chris Paul and Lebron James perfected the look. In the words of Bill Cunningham "the hats were felt, not saw, felt."
#2 There was a demand for prints this year as well. Guys showed no fear when it came to exploring daring patterns. We saw an array of florals, bold plaids and graphic designs.
#3 The traditional necktie continues to fade, it's cooler to wear a sharp suit with a crisp collar shirt fastened to the very top. GQ dubbed the look "Air Tie," It's just as clean as wearing a necktie, but shows more youth, and flava. Athletes showed a fondness for the trend attending gamedays and red carpet events tie-less.
#4 The color of the year (especially the fall season) was Camel, the light brown shade was a big color trend for menswear fashion in general. Athletes really embraced the trend by sporting camel-colored outerwear pieces that ranged from sports coats and jackets to lengthy wool overcoats. The neutral hue stood out well. Personally I prefer the camel color in the form of a wool overcoat, which makes an excellent staple piece for your wardrobe.
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March 14 was a big day for Samsung. It unveiled the Galaxy S4 in New York's Radio Music Hall, while a huge crowd witnessed the event live on the Times Square.
Samsung already released the whole event on a video. In case the video is too long for you, the Koreans now give a shorter clip containing only the highlights of the event.
So, that's what was happening on March 14 at Times Square. But not all of it. HTC was also there giving away some flyers and showing off the HTC One. Here is the Taiwanese' version of what happened that night.
I don't get HTC with this poking-the-bear marketing. Maybe it would be better of if the Taiwanese focus on manufacturing their HTC One flagship and bringing it to the market as soon as possible.


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Sparky, the inspiration for Dutch Dogs on Parade. Photo courtesy of Julie Raak
Summer in West Michigan brings beach days, ice cream and festivals! With so much going on it's hard to keep track of it all. We've done the work for you and are happy to share. So grab a pen and your calendar and start planning some summer fun.
May 3-10 marks the 85th anniversary of the Tulip Time Festival in Holland. Millions of tulips, three parades, Dutch dance performances, national and local entertainment, fireworks, art & craft fair and more will be available for your enjoyment along the lakeshore.
While Tulip Time does feature millions of tulips, the festival is about so much more than those harbingers of spring. Entertainers range from Bill Cosby to the Chicago sketch comedy theatre The Second City. If you enjoy working up a sweat be sure to partake in the Kings Day Criterium or Tulip Time Run featuring a 5K, 10K and a 1K kids fun run. And don't forget the spectacular fireworks that kick off the week along with the weeklong carnival in this scenic town.
"Holland in the spring is absolutely beautiful," said Susan Zalnis, Marketing and Group Sales Coordinator, for the Tulip Time Festival. "I love to walk down the streets of downtown Holland, people-watch and see people enjoying our town."
And this year, you can dog-watch too!
"One day a volunteer brought her dog, Sparky, in a Dutch costume and we couldn't resist the idea of having Dutch Dogs in the parade," Zalnis said. Don't worry though, your dog does not have to be as elaborate as Sparky. Anything with some Dutch spirit will do! If you and your dog are interested be sure to join the fun!
Beginning May 11, the Grand Rapids Downtown Market will host a Vintage Street Market on the second Sunday of each month. The Vintage Street Market, located in the Outdoor Market Shed, will feature vintage furniture, clothing, accessories, kitchen goods, home decor and more.
"Most major cities like New York City, LA and Chicago have a vintage street market," Cecily Near, Vintage Street Market Coordinator said. "The Vintage Street Market is just two block away from West Michigan's largest antique malls, making Grand Rapids a premiere travel destination for antiquing and thrifting!"
Shoppers can expect to find everything from vintage bicycles and furniture, to jewelry and vintage clothing.
An example of what you might find at Vintage Street Market. Photo courtesy of Chelsea Andrews - Good Soul Antiques
"We are excited to be a part of the amazing vintage and antique community in Grand Rapids," Near said.
The Vintage Street Market will take place May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10 and September 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Many who have attended Rendezoo, the largest fundraiser for John Ball Zoo, call it the best fundraising party in town and its hard to disagree. The fun and casual outdoor event features animals, great food, music and cocktails. To celebrate the opening of Tigers of the Realm this summer the theme of the 25th annual event is The Great Catsby.
Rendezoo attendees enjoying the event in 2013
"This is a must-do for anyone who has not been before," Krys Bylund, Marketing Director for John Ball Zoo, said. "It's a great way to see the zoo in a smaller setting and support it at the same time."
Tickets start at just $60. Purchase tickets and learn more here.
Lights, camera action! The 16th annual Waterfront Film Festival in South Haven starts Thursday, June 12 with a beach party featuring regional food, drink and four bands followed by the first film of the event at dusk.
Waterfront filmgoers wait for a film to start in 2013. Photo courtesy of Dianne Carroll Burdick.
"It's a great way to kick off the event and also a lot of fun," Patrick Revere, Waterfront Film Festival Media Coordinator, said.
The festival will feature nearly 90 independent documentaries, dramas, comedies and film shorts showed on seven screens throughout South Haven over four days.
Besides viewing films from around the nation, the festival provides an opportunity for attendees to hear from those behind the scenes including producers and actors in panel discussions held before every film.
"While we are an internationally recognized film festival, not all of our films are necessarily art films or feature subtitles," Revere said. "We were the Midwest premiere of Napoleon Dynamite in 2004 and Murderball in 2006. Check out our website mid-May when we announce the film lineup. I guarantee there will be something for everyone."
Individual tickets start at $12 with a wide variety of passes available.
This year marks the 90th anniversary of the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival July 25-August 3. What started as a Coast Guard personnel-only picnic when the local Coast Guard station held rowing competitions for service members stationed in Grand Haven has grown to a 10 day festival focused on family fun and honoring the United States Coast Guard men and women.
A national memorial service, carnival, street dance, entertainment acts on the waterfront, Coast Guard ship tours, a 2-hour parade and spectacular fireworks are just a few of the events to attend.
Coast Guard personnel in front of the USCSG Mackinaw at the National Memorial Service in Grand Haven
This year we've added another night of entertainment on Thursday, July 31, said Annie Lengkeek, Director of Marketing and Fund Development for Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival, Inc. For only $5 you can enjoy Toppermost Beatles Tribute. It should be a great show!
Visit the website for more detailed event information.
If you would rather peruse art and craft shows this summer, West Michigan can fulfill that as well. The season kicks off May 10 with an art and craft show at the Tulip Time Festival and Arts in Ada. June brings Festival of the Arts in downtown Grand Rapids along with the Grand Haven Art Festival June 28 and they keep coming from there. View more art festivals and set your tour schedule.
While it's nearly impossible to list all the fun-filled events this summer in our area of the state, keep checking back for more updates and get ready to explore summer in West Michigan!


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Case study: Leke on why the hard work has been worth it
Leke is a young man we are extremely proud of. With our support he has worked hard to overcome various difficulties to achieve a brilliant job in banking. As is the case for so many care leavers, it hasn't always been easy and Leke himself would tell you that he hasn't always been the confident, self-assured young man he is today but he has put his all into his career plan and that hard work has paid off.
Leke has recently finished a a six-month placement with Lloyds Bank at the Managing Director's Office at Threadneedle Street. This came about due to a special partnership between Lloyds Bank and Drive Forward Foundation. Leke undertook various responsibilities during the placement from managing the MD's office, to supporting the Brand Building Team, to engaging with customers and looking into security and risk issues at the Threadneedle Street branch.
He said: "The placement provided me with an insight into the world of retail personal banking, the experience of working in a head office environment, further enhanced my personal skills and allowed me to developed new competences. Most importantly, it gave me opportunities to help the branch network to ensure Lloyds Banking Group continues to fulfil its vision of being the best bank for its customers. The highlight of my placement was when I was assigned to co-ordinate a fundraising programme to commemorate Lloyds Bank 250th Anniversary. I raised over £700 in only four days for BBC Children in Need and received a touching certificate from the manager of the Brand Builder programme for my instrumental contributions during five conferences.
"With the help of Drive Forward Foundation I have persevered through adversity in my life and still have the determination to keep driving forward. I want to be a role model for other like-minded career driven individuals who come from disadvantaged backgrounds; and this is what the Drive Forward Foundation is, a helping hand when it's needed most."


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One year ago … one year ago I awoke early in the inky black, pre-dawn hours with a sharp labor pain. I urged my husband awake, thankful that my mom was visiting to keep the four older kids, and we quickly got into the car. The clock read 1:19 am. At 1:52, we arrived at the hospital, grateful that midnight labor made for little traffic. Just one hour later, our fifth child made her debut. At 9 pounds, 9 ounces she was my biggest baby, my strongest little warrior …
And yet her lungs were weak.
Shortly after her birth, they whisked her off to NICU, and my heart followed right along after her. What I thought would be a few hours for observation turned into a three-day NICU stay. Our daughter had a pneumothorax, a condition where a lung sac bursts, causing air to get trapped between the inner and outer walls of the lung, making it difficult to breathe. Her little body labored for each breath.
I can still picture the scene as my husband first wheeled me into the NICU. He pushed me towards her bassinet; she was swaddled and sleeping soundly with a mess of wires and tubes attached to her little body.
It wasn't the scene we'd hoped for. No parent does. But it was our reality. And in the midst of it all and the fog of postpartum pain and exhaustion, there was miraculous peace. We prayed and prayed that her lung would heal on its own, and praise God … it eventually did!
But it took three days … three days that felt very much like three long, heavy weeks. When the pediatrician told me I would likely be discharged before her, I broke. I'd held it together until that moment, but every tenuous thread of strength came crashing down when I realized I might leave the hospital with empty arms while my daughter remained in NICU.
By the grace of God, that didn't happen. Our NICU nurse advocated for us to to stay in the Special Care unit. This was a private room that allowed my husband and I to room-in with our daughter the night after I'd been discharged. This act of provision alone was such a gift to us. I pulled her into my bed that night, wires and all and didn't let her go. She was healing, and she was finally nestled right where she should be. I was so immensely grateful!
She was discharged the next day, and her much-anticipated homecoming was met with great fanfare. Our fourth-born, who hadn't yet had a chance to see her baby sister due to age restrictions in the NICU, was the first to hold her when we arrived home. They have been nearly inseparable ever since.
Now, one year later, we are eternally grateful for the gift of Lily … the surprise of the pregnancy, the experience of her birth, the healing of her lung, and the immense joy that she brings to all of us!
I never fathomed I would be a mom to five kids, and yet every single one of these children were written into the fabric of my heart before they even came to be. And now, one year later, we simply can't imagine our family without her. Her presence gifts us with light and laughter, goodness and grace, beauty and blessing … every single day!
Happy birthday, sweet girl! May you always know how loved and cherished you truly are.
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It is an honor to write you today as the 6th Chancellor of The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to serve. I was born and raised in Pembroke and our campus is part of my upbringing. It is humbling to embrace the role of chancellor at a truly unique and special place of higher learning, but particularly since I have learned more about the university over the past six weeks.
I was a member of the UNC Pembroke Foundation Board for ten years and served as chair of UNC Pembroke's Board of Trustees, and those experiences gave me special insight into Pembroke's uniqueness. What I have also learned over the last two months is that each of you has a lot more to teach me about our university. As I begin today, my goal is to continue to learn from students, alumni, staff, faculty and our community about our distinctiveness.
I want to pledge to each of you that as a collective whole we can continue to add to the great history this university possesses. As we move forward as a university family, I want us to be guided by three principles:
- Is it good for our students?
- Is it the best opportunity for the university?
- Does it prepare UNC Pembroke for the future?
Over the last two months my wife Rebecca and I have had great support in the transition. I especially want to thank Chancellor Emeritus Kyle Carter for his willingness to spend time with me helping me orient myself to the role of chancellor.
Rebecca and I look forward to getting to know each of you over time.
Dr. Robin G. Cummings


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Zena Walker (1934–2003)
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British actress Zena Walker would become better known for her output of theatre work than film. Born on March 7, 1934, in Birmingham, she was the daughter of George Walker, a grocer, and wife Elizabeth Louise (Hammond). A sensuous, graceful, dusky-voiced presence, she was educated at St. Martin's School and trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic... See full bio »
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Clockwise from left Photo: Courtesy of alt-J, Wild Belle, Azealia Banks, New Order
Not to be outdone by London, Indio, Ibiza, Portugal, New York, or Newport, our Canadian neighbors in Quebec are upping their festival game this year. Case in point: Osheaga, a massive fest that takes place August 2 through 4 on Parc Jean-Drapeau across the water from Montreal. We've already posted the lineup, which rivals any of its competitors across the world; we're talking big names like The Cure, Phoenix, Frank Ocean, Beck, and more, along with a nice selection of our favorite up-and-comers, big indie names, and electronic acts. We're particularly excited to see some Canadian action from locals like Stars and Majical Cloudz. With five stages and three days, Osheaga is set to be chock-full of your favorite tunes. In celebration, we've made a playlist of some of the most notable bands. Whether you're attending or not, we think you can get excited.


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I still wonder what you're supposed to do with this information. A vehicle closing on you at 60mph covers the 140m detection range in a little over 5 seconds. You'll use at least one or two of those looking over your shoulder and deciding whether White Van Man is in a hurry but passing you properly, or about to hit you. Then what? Dive into the hedge?
I'm not sure my reflexes are good enough.


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RickSycle Tandem Bike
So we looked at the weird bike thing and asked the guy in the booth "um, where are the handlebars?" and he pointed out the joystick between the two seats. And then we asked "it takes up a lot of space in the road, doesn't it?" and he pointed out that bicyclists have a legal right to occupy a lane and it is more dangerous to try and hug the curb, which is legally true, practically a little dicey in downtown Toronto, but Rick is in a small town, Kerwood Ontario, 100 miles from Detroit. The more we looked, the more we liked- unlike a conventional tandem you can comfortably talk to your partner; it has been adapted for disabled riders and seniors; it is adaptable to up to four passengers.
Here is one designed for a disabled passenger and two other riders in the rear, each independently powered. As we look for alternatives to the car, something so easy to get into, easy to ride and so stable and safe is attractive.
We suspect that up in Kerwood Rick gets more demand for his pig gates and scales than he does for his bikes but he is on to something here- Side by side comfort, stability and absolutely no fuel required other than a healthy breakfast. There is a tradition of ingenuity and invention in rural North America that rarely gets the exposure it needs- we need more Ricks and more places to show what they do. ::RickSycle found at the ::National Home Show


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Stinging insects are small but mighty. They can cause mild pain in some people,
or severely endanger the lives of others. Here's how to avoid the perils of
bees, wasps, and other buzzing bugs, especially if you work outdoors!
It's mid-summer and you're probably noticing that bees are especially active
these days. It's their favourite season! And just as their numbers start to
diminish in the fall, it will be time to be on alert for wasps...
Bees sting - leaving a stinger in your skin. Wasps don't leave a stinger, but
their stings tend to cause worse reactions. In general, most stings only cause
temporary pain, swelling and skin redness. In more severe cases however, stings
can have life-threatening effects, depending on where the sting occurs and what
allergies you may have. Being stung in the throat for example, may cause fluid
to build up and cause swelling in the tissues around the throat, making in
difficult to breathe.
Although rare, the most severe allergic reaction to a sting is anaphylaxis
(also called anaphylactic shock). Of those people who die from a severe
allergic reaction to a sting, half die within 30 minutes and three-quarters
within 45 minutes. This reaction can occur the first time you are stung or with
a subsequent sting.
Watch for these symptoms, which tend to appear immediately or up to 30 minutes
What precautions can you take?
Stay away. The best way to avoid getting stung is to avoid insects and be alert
for hives or nests, or where insects are gathered, entering and exiting an
opening. Stinging insects are also attracted to certain foods and may be found
near garbage cans, dumpsters, fallen fruit beneath fruit trees, pet food, and
other sources of food residue.
Avoid provoking the insects. Do not swat at them or make sudden movements. Let
them fly away, slowly walk away, or gently "blow" away the insect. If you have
disturbed a nest and hear wild buzzing, act quickly - protect your face with
your hands and run from the area.
Power tools such as lawnmowers, weed eaters and chainsaws sometimes stir up the
insects. If you are startled or stung while you are working with these power
tools or machinery, you could end up getting injured with much more than a
Let your employers know if you have allergies to insect stings, especially if
you work outdoors. Co-workers should be trained in emergency first aid, be
aware of the signs of a severe reaction, and know how to use the bee sting kit
(self-injectable epinephrine). When working outside, carry a cellular phone in
case you need emergency medical help.
Don't be a bug magnet. Reduce your chance of being stung by wearing
light-coloured clothes such as khaki, beige, or blue, and long sleeved shirts
and long pants. Wear footwear to protect against bees and wasps attacking your
bare or sandaled feet. Avoid wearing scented, perfumed products, and make sure
the insects can't hide or get tangled in your hair, or in the folds of clothing
and towels. Be aware that insect repellent ("bug spray") does not affect these
stinging insects.
If you must be near bees or wasps, wear a hat with netting to cover your head,
neck and shoulders and tape your pant legs to your boots and socks, and your
sleeves to your gloves.
In the event of a sting...
Try removing the sting right away (the venom can still be injected for up to a
minute afterwards) by scraping sideways with your fingernail or a credit card,
at the narrow end of the sting. You might have to use tweezers if the venom sac
breaks off, leaving the sting in the skin. An application of ice (wrapped in a
towel to prevent freezing the skin), anti-itch cream and/or an antihistamine
pill can help reduce the effects of the sting.
Do not scratch a stung area. Scratching may cause a break in the skin, which
could lead to an infection.
If you or a co-worker is stung in the eyes, nose or throat, or exhibit any sign
of a reaction to a sting, call emergency medical services right away, even if
you're not sure.
If you have experienced a severe allergic reaction to an insect sting in the
past, expect a similar or worse reaction the next time. Ask your doctor to
prescribe a bee sting kit and carry it with you at all times. If you are
hypersensitive to stings, you should also wear a medical alert bracelet.
If you are ever stung multiple times, talk to your doctor; it might be wise to
monitor your health over the next few days or weeks.
AplusA-online.de - Source: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety