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Cirqit Contracted To Provide Comprehensive Procurement And Sourcing Services To Nortek
Wednesday, May 21, 2003
Press release from the issuing companyWHIPPANY, N.J.—May 20, 2003 — Cirqit, a leading provider of eProcurement and Price Management software for the print category, announced today that it has completed the first phase of an enterprise wide deployment with Nortek, Inc. Under the terms of a three-year agreement, Nortek will outsource print related procurement, sourcing, and supply chain management activities to Cirqit. "Cirqit has delivered impressive results," said Raj Bhalla, Head of Strategic Sourcing at Nortek. "In our first full quarter of deployment, we have realized significant hard cost savings and captured almost all of the commercial print spend from eight of our largest operating divisions." Cirqit is providing managed print procurement services for Nortek that includes eProcurement software, business services, and print purchasing experts. In addition to managing print procurement at the buyer level, Cirqit has consolidated Nortek's print supply chain, negotiated contract pricing, standardized processes, and implemented best practices. Cirqit's eRFQ application, Order-It, is used by Nortek to submit requests for print production. Cirqit's buyers then use Order-It and the price management application, Price-It, to source work to the most cost effective supplier. We are pleased to be working with Nortek's corporate sourcing group and all of the Nortek operating units," said Mark Hausser, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cirqit, Inc. "This agreement presents Cirqit with the opportunity to deliver maximum value for the Nortek organization by utilizing our full software and service offering." Cirqit will continue to extend across the Nortek organization to additional business units, and will incorporate additional types of printed material including labels and business forms.
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In the mean while, till I am provoked to such Hostilities, I shall from time to time endeavour to do Justice to those who have distinguished themselves in the politer Parts of Learning, and to point out such Beauties in their Works as may have escaped the Observation of others.
As the first Place among our English Poets is due to Milton; and as I have drawn more Quotations out of him than from any other, I shall enter into a regular Criticism upon his Paradise Lost, which I shall publish every Saturday till I have given my Thoughts upon that Poem. I shall not however presume to impose upon others my own particular Judgment on this Author, but only deliver it as my private Opinion. Criticism is of a very large Extent, and every particular Master in this Art has his favourite Passages in an Author, which do not equally strike the best Judges. It will be sufficient for me if I discover many Beauties or Imperfections which others have not attended to, and I should be very glad to see any of our eminent Writers publish their Discoveries on the same Subject. In short, I would always be understood to write my Papers of Criticism in the Spirit which Horace has expressed in those two famous Lines;
—Si quid novisti rectius istis,
Candidus imperti; si non, his utere mecum,
If you have made any better Remarks of
your own, communicate them
with Candour; if not, make use of these I present you with.
[Footnote 1: [not to]]
[Footnote 2: [Aptness in them]]
[Footnote 3: [Fifteen images in waxwork, prepared for a procession on the 17th November, Queen Elizabeth's birthday, had been seized under a Secretary of State's warrant. Swift says, in his Journal to Stella, that the devil which was to have waited on the Pope was saved from burning because it was thought to resemble the Lord Treasurer.]
[Footnote 4: The Royal Society was incorporated in 1663 as the Royal Society of London for promoting Natural Knowledge. In the same year there was an abortive insurrection in the North against the infamy of Charles II.'s government.]
[Footnote 5: [Reasons]]
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"No Sheep For You"
I can't draw you a diagram of how it happened, but knitting has become a choice medium for stylish, radical, TreeHuggers. The DIY movement is alive and well and it's got needles. Knitting has lent itself to displays of guerrilla art, symbolic activism, and graffiti. A new book, "No Sheep for You: Knit Happy with Cotton, Silk, Linen, Hemp, Bamboo, and Other Delights" is right in this vein, it would seem. It is the work of Amy R. Singer, a magnate of hip knitting and editor of Knitty. Clearly, the arsenal of eco-friendly yarns is growing and this book fits right in. Check out some threads we've followed here at TreeHugger, including recycled yarns like Repreve or Jimtex, and bamboo or corn varieties. "No Sheep" comes out in April 2007, is $22.95, and can be preordered. :: No Sheep For You via Hugg (Linton)


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Why do we need math?
Well, mathematics is a life skill. It is more than just numbers and operations. Math makes you a critical thinker, a problem solver, and a life long learner. Some of the basic life skills you need are how to balance your savings and checking accounts, how to figure out your taxes, tips, mark-ups, and discounts. You do want to get the best value for your money don't you? How about budgeting your income, so that you always know where your money is going. How about the purchase of your first car or home? That's a life skill. Don't let mathematics intimidate you. It doesn't always come easy, but the more you practice, the better you get at it. Don't underestimate yourself; there is a mathematician inside you, all you have to do is try and never, ever give up. Besides, people that are confident in math get a lot of respect from everybody and there are lots of professions out there for people who love math. These careers offer you incredible opportunities, not to mention lots of "cha-ching!" Check out these websites, you may find them helpful as you search for your inner mathematician:


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5th July 2017, London – The Public Inquiry looking into the Grenfell Tower tragedy must include corruption within its scope, according to anti-corruption watchdog Transparency International. The remit should cover both whether corruption played a role in either the fire itself or the subsequent mismanagement of the response.
Media reports that one of the contractors responsible for fire equipment at Grenfell Tower is under investigation for bribery, have reinforced the concerns over possible corruption that could have contributed to the tragedy.
As well as allaying public concerns about the role of corruption in the tragedy, including corruption within the scope of the Public Inquiry will help to ensure the Inquiry's recommendations are built on a proper analysis of the problems. Transparency International will be writing to the Head of the Inquiry outlining the corruption risks that will need to be analysed.
Robert Barrington, Executive Director of Transparency International UK, said:
"The very least that we can do for the victims of this horrifying tragedy is to ensure no stone is left unturned in seeking the truth and justice. Addressing whether corrupt practices took place, at any and every level, is central to this process."
"Although there is no evidence as yet that corruption has had a role to play, our experience from around the world is that there is a high risk that corruption will have played a role. This is certainly the perception of the public, and at very least this perception needs to be laid to rest. At worst, it is possible that corruption played a part in turning a small domestic fire into a very great tragedy. If that is the case, the truth must be uncovered, and the Inquiry should be trying to make sure it never happens again."
"One of the many lessons to learn from the Hillsborough disaster is that the right questions must be asked from the start, through an independent and wide-ranging process, and not many years later. Whether corruption was involved in the Grenfell Tower fire must be an explicit question, properly and expertly investigated."
Transparency International has identified at least three key areas where corruption could have played a part in a tragedy such as a Grenfell Tower.
- Shortcuts and sub-standard work by contractors that could have been a result of bribery or cronyism.
- A lack of oversight over construction, following outsourcing decisions made by those with serious conflicts of interest.
- Theft or diversion of council funds leading to under-resourcing.
Read Robert Barrington's full analysis of corruption and Grenfell Tower here http://www.transparency.org.uk/corruption-and-grenfell-tower/
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Stranger Things.
When a new series rears its head, it's always a bit touch-and-go until it either catches you and you love it forever or you just give up and slag it off on Twitter. Since the recent loss of Orange Is The New Black and Silicon Valley and the previous demise of Breaking Bad, Dexter and Prison Break, we needed some more TV binge material to fill our downtime.
We'd seen Stranger Things on our Netflix home screen a few times and after seeing some weird, spoiler-ridden posts from our friends we thought we'd commit to a few episodes to see what the fuss was about. As a general rule of thumb, our household taste in movies and TV don't often sway towards the horror or thriller genres as we've never really found any horror type films, shorts or TV programmes that we've really loved.
Stranger Things is that good that it lasted the whole of three nights and we were done! Three nights! Surely we could've made it last a bit longer than that?
From episode one, right the way through to the finale, the story is brilliant, the music and the videography are perfect, couple this with hidden(ish) references to some of my other favourite TV and film throughout the episodes and you've got one of the best series. From the pretty obvious reference to Star Wars in the poster artwork, right the way through to The Goonies being used as costume/character inspiration for the main characters, Stranger Things has already made its way onto my list of all-time favourite TV.
I'm not one for posting spoilers, there are a couple of screens further down this post but after having watched all 8 episodes, I've strategically chosen sections that won't give any of the storylines away or ruin anything for you. Promise.
Stranger Things is THE new series at the moment and there are a whole bunch of spoilers knocking around on the social medias, so if you're planning on watching it, I wouldn't read too much about it online first.
From the glorious 80's style videography and throwback music throughout each episode to the endearing and genuinely weird storyline, Stranger Things is just a pure visual delight. The characters have been cast pretty perfectly in my opinion (even Winona Ryder), although currently, my favourite character is Dustin... dude's a legend!
It seems like everyone at the moment is raving about the intro title sequence and rightly so. The beautifully eery movement of the type and the 80's inspired soundtrack coupled up with the absolutely top notch branding appeals to the designer in me. If you're genuinely interested in the typeface used for Stranger Things, It's a modified/bastardised version of Benguiat.
As these things go, I instantly made my good friend Chris Brownless of North West Barber Co. a Stranger Things style design as a bit of fun. Since making this, there's now a website where you can make and download your own. Check out Make it Stranger.
Everything surrounding the typography reminds me of Stephen King book covers. Courtesy of a few late night trawls around the internet I spent some time reading that The Duffer Brothers actually credit Stephen King as one of their many inspirations when creating Stranger Things (amongst a whole host of other literary greats).
The only problem I've found isn't with Stranger Things as a series, it's with the whole culture of binge watching an entire series. What would have previously been a 2,3 or 4-month progression with a storyline has now been replaced by basically an 8-hour movie spread over 3 nights. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining, I'm that easily distracted that If I can commit a couple of nights and concentrate on an entire series that I form stronger bonds with characters and the series as a whole over if I have to wait for an episode a week on "normal telly".
I suppose it's not really a problem, it's more about just having that self-control to not smash through an entire season in 2 days and instead, spreading it out. The bigger issue is everyone else potentially ruining a series via a single tweet or Instagram post. There's nothing you can really do to stop that except for basically not browsing social media for the duration of your viewing schedule or cutting all real life communication with the outside world until you've finished watching the series.
Get it watched...
All this aside, if you're looking for a new series to sink your teeth into, my very limited knowledge and expertise in reviewing TV and Movies definitely recommend Stranger Things, and if (like us) you do blast through the first series in no time at all, don't worry as the word on the grapevine is that Season 2 is being made as I write this.


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5 Home Improvement Projects You May Want to Leave to the Pros
Sometimes homeowners decide to take on a DIY project over the weekend that might be a bit more difficult than they originally thought. While there are plenty of DIY jobs that are simple, effective and fun, it's important to distinguish a few that can go awry and cause problems.
Before you decide to do a DIY project over the weekend, consider some of these common issues:
Watch the Wiring
When homeowners decide to work on projects that involve working near wires, they run the risk of getting shocked or changing the polarity of electrical wires. This means the house could lose power because of a surge or outlets not working anymore. In such cases, it's best to hire a professional electrician to fix the polarity and broken or stripped wires, as they could shock homeowners and families. An electrician might charge between $310 and $450 on average for their services.
Avoid Water Getting Everywhere
While some plumbing projects can be simple for homeowners to fix, there are others that, if done incorrectly, could cause a leak or all-out break in the bathroom or kitchen. Trying to fix a main pipe underneath the sink, for example, should be left to plumbers, because a leak like that can damage the flooring or the cabinets, which can lead to rot and other structural problems. If homeowners decide to try to replace their toilets and redo the plumbing incorrectly, there could be severe drainage issues that arise over time and cause stoppage. While sink drainage and bathtub drains can be fixed by homeowners, bigger projects like the aforementioned should be left to the pros.
Do You Need a Permit for That?
If you decide to add onto or remodel a part of your home, even if it's just new windows or maybe a shed out in the backyard, you might need a permit for it. While homeowners can get permits themselves, it isn't recommended, as they could miss permits or get the wrong one. Contractors know what permits are required, understand the process and can easily pass inspections or handle the changes required to pass inspection. If you do such major work without a permit and the city finds out, you could be fined. Be sure to check ahead of time and even consult with a contractor about your project before proceeding. The permit requirements will vary by state.
Carpet Removal is Messy
Removing carpets sounds easy, but there's a lot more to the process than pulling it up and getting at the floor underneath. You could have pieces that are particularly adherent, nails, dust and so on. Plus, if it's a wood floor underneath, it has to be refinished and stained. If you pull up the carpet, you also may not have a usable floor underneath — just a subfloor that could be rotten or broken. This would mean repairing the subfloor and then installing a new floor, which could result in unexpected costs ranging from $2,500 to $3,600.
You could also find other flooring underneath, such as linoleum that would need to be removed, or other flooring that is uneven or warped. Carpet removal also involves removing the carpet pad, which is extra material to dispose of. Your trash can probably isn't going to fit all of it, either.
In short, a flooring professional to help remove the carpet, fix up what's below and clean up the mess will save on the hassle and other issues that could arise.
Ceramic Tiles are Fragile
Ceramic tiles are easily damaged, and trying to lay them anywhere — on bathroom floors, walls, as kitchen backsplashes — could lead to having to start all over again. If they aren't laid perfectly straight from the start, it will show by the end. They can also crack and break throughout the process, which could mean multiple trips to the store for replacements. It's easier to let a tiling professional lay them, as they have the previous experience, materials and knowledge on how to prepare a wall or floor and keep everything straight from start to finish.
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Title: Italian Ice (Precious Gems #2)
Author: E.M. Lynley
Cover Artist: Anne Cain
Publisher: Dreamspinner
Buy Link: Amazon.com Italian Ice (Precious Gems)
Genre: action/adventure, thriller
Length: 290 pages
Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5
A Guest Review by Cryselle
Review Summary: Fast paced action, a complicated relationship, and an incredible setting kept me turning pages.
In this exciting sequel to Rarer Than Rubies, gay romance author Trent Copeland and former FBI agent Reed Action head to Italy for a Roman holiday. What should be a relaxing and romantic vacation is interrupted when Reed's not-so-former boss asks for his help with a case. Trent's shocked to discover in the six months they've been living together in LA, Reed hasn't been completely honest about his "retirement."
Reed heads for Sicily on the trail of a suspected antiquities-smuggling ring and to find Peter Isett—a former FBI partner he also hasn't been completely truthful about. Stung by Reed's dishonesty, Trent questions what else Reed might be hiding. But when he overhears something that tells him Reed's life is in danger, Trent follows Reed to a remote chain of ancient volcanic islands off Sicily's northern coast. Soon Trent is caught up in the smugglers' web, and Reed must decide between his heart and his mission—a decision complicated by his past with Peter. Reed's position is perilous: unless he can learn to put the past behind him, he risks destroying everything he's built with Trent.
There's nothing quite like getting called in to work while you're on vacation halfway around the world from home—but if you're vacationing where the work is, goodbye sightseeing. Reed's phone goes off while he and his lover Trent are exploring the Vatican museums, and that's the end of fun in Italy.
Reed and Trent got together in Rarer than Rubies, and if you don't care to start with an established couple, definitely read that first. (Read it anyway, it's good.) These two are on much shakier ground than either of them believe, so if you don't mind catching up on the history as you go, this also stands alone. The reveal of the backstory is nicely done and doesn't go beyond what's needed to enjoy this one.
Trent's shattered to find out how much Reed has kept from him all this time; while he doesn't expect to hear every detail, something as big as still being an active agent ought to get mentioned. Given that Reed had a personal relationship with his old partner Peter, and that Reed's never really told Trent much about this part of his past, this new mission has the potential to cost them their relationship.
The writer in Trent has to pick at the mystery and follow the clues: he was deeply if accidentally involved in the Ruby Buddha affair in Thailand in the first book, and a visit to an antiquities auction puts him in the middle of Reed's newest mission. The volatility of their feelings mixes with the danger Reed's walking into, and Trent cannot just sit back and let Reed go. At every turn Trent's somehow mixed in, and very often he has a critical insight or action that makes it possible for Reed to pick apart the mystery. It's a lovely dance, this mix of educated novice and professional, and critical to their ultimate success.
The men have a lot of differences in tastes and philosophies, and some very different ways of seeing the world. They manage to meet in the middle as side effects of everything else they are involved in, which is very deftly done.
The setting, starting in Rome and moving to the volcanic isles of Sicily, is very nearly a character too. EM Lynley makes us smell the volcanic fumes, feel the ocean spray on our faces, taste the fresh from the sea food, and occasionally smell the alleyways. Once in a while it's a little guide-booky, but the author clearly loves this region and makes us feel it too. Smatterings of Italian streak the pages, and the local proverbs for chapter headers add a nice touch.
I loved Trent, although I did occasionally get aggravated with his focus on relationships rather than the external dangers—romance writers do stay on topic. I also liked Reed, and sometimes wanted to shake him over matters of honesty in his relationships; he's willing to let 800 lb gorillas sit in the living room for long periods. However, the two men and their needs interwove tightly with the smuggling plot, and the finale brought everything together with a giant crash and wrap.
The smuggling plot had layers on layers, with smiling villains that didn't go over the top. The stakes were high but not ridiculous, the evil bad but dedicated to achieving specified ends. The odds were stacked deeply against Reed and Trent, but on a scale that was difficult, not absurd. Overall, a good balance.
The epilogue was the weakest section, bending belief in Reed and restaurants, and leaving me wanting to choke one minor character with a piece of bruschetta. Fortunately, the main story already left me confident in Trent and Reed's solidification as a couple.
I've read other art/adventure books by this author and enjoyed them, and was really glad to see a new one. 4.5 stars


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Eating less or eating healthier for that matter isn't always as simple as "just eating less." Because what and how much we eat is influenced by so many factors—the environment in which we're eating, how much food is served, and how hungry we are - the list goes on. The good … [Read more...] about 10 Simple Tricks To Eat Less and Lose More Weight
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When hunger strikes and the next meal is hours away, there are probably a lot of options for you - you can reach for the gummy bears on the table beside you, you can hit up the vending machine - or better yet, you can just find something healthy to eat. If you're looking to lose … [Read more...] about 14 Perfect Snacks To Tighten Up Your Tummy
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We were honoured to be asked to capture the Duke's first wedding event since it's wedding relaunch this September. The Duke of Cornwall Hotel in Plymouth is a fairytale wedding venue and the event oozed with glamour and vintage splendour.
In between taking photos I spoke to lots of lovely brides, grooms and their families, about the stunning venue and their exciting wedding plans. Many brides took the opportunity to explore this gorgeous venue and enjoyed some top-notch wedding inspiration along the way. It was fantastic seeing so many talented, creative local wedding suppliers all under one roof.
There was also a brilliant prize is up for grabs, in the form of 'a fabulous vintage experience', which includes a photo shoot and Champagne 'Tea at the Top' with butler service.
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A SCHOOL for autistic youngsters, which was set up by two borough mums, is looking to expand.
Lifelong friends Carol Howe and Jacqui Walters-Hutton propose to move into Diddington Hall - an historic Meriden manor house.
The building is much larger than their current premises in Balsall Common and will allow the Island Project school to take more pupils and open a senior unit.
Jacqui said: "We're waiting for listings approval [Diddington is a Grade 2 listed building] but it really is a perfect site.
"Our current building is great, but we will need a whole new set of facilities to teach older children and teenagers.
"At the moment we've got seven pupils and we were worried about where they would go as they got older."
The Island Project was first set up by Jacqui and Carol in 2007.
Backed by volunteers and the local community, a former Wacky Warehouse - behind the White Horse pub - was transformed into a school.
Although they were proud of the facilities - which received a glowing Ofsted report - the friends knew they needed somewhere bigger. They eventually stumbled on Diddington Hall and found it was just what they were looking for.
"When we went to have a look around, we knew straight away," explained Jacqui. "It's a positive step forward and it means we won't have to turn a child away because we don't have the space."
If you can donate any old furniture or help to the Island Project call 01676 530101.


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Exercise Description and Instruction:Dumbbell Squats are a variation of Barbell Squats and are a great Fat Burning Exercise as you work all of the major muscles of the leg and have to support the dumbbells at your sides using your upper body.
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Other Popular Leg Exercises:Check out some of our other popular Lower Body Exercises. These pages link to all of our variations of the most popular leg exercises:
Now that you've seen Dumbbell Squats, which primarily targets your Quads, check out all of our different Quadriceps Exercises.
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...don't let the dog~door hit you in the ass on the way out. This year has been a ruff one; we here at Snout Selector Headquarters wish you & your pets a gentle entry in to the New Year. I have no over arching theme this week, just lots of adorable from last week.
In case you're new (in which case, welcome!): Favorites are chosen by one of the Snout Selectors (Sorcia, Edie Beale's Pantsuit, KrabbyPaddy, mrsfinch), entirely on our own whimsy. WHIMSY. However, in the interest of solidarity, we try to select one dog picture and one cat picture (minimum!) each week. Other pets will also, of course, be considered. We love all your rats, bunnies, ferrets and other furry, feathery & finny pals. WE WILL NEVER DISCRIMINATE AGAINST CUTE. As always, we're happy to dismiss any pictures if you decide you want them taken down at some point.
If you don't have a pet of your own to feature this week, I highly recommend featuring and linking to any cuties who are available for adoption and looking for a home on any shelter or rescue site. I know I'm not the only one lurking on Petfinder!
In that sharing spirit, if you don't have a pet but want to participate, drop off your best Internet find of an animal gif or meme in the comments. The more animal lovers, the merrier. Speaking of sharing, feel free to share these posts anywhere in the Kinja-verse, because it has been scientifically documented that looking at pictures of cute animals reduces stress.
Onward to our winners!
Quasar Funk's Louie the Pug-Nosed Reindeer. I'm still cracking up:)
athingwithfeather's Miss Pearl has got this New Year thing in the bag
My niece dog Emmy suffered some holiday indignities
As did Natface's Mortimer
And Lexador's Ita
But not Pumkinspies Gus. Gus loves to dress up
Snacktastic's Kevin looking simultaneously glamorous & sinister
Notorious GiGi's late Rosie with the beautiful nose freckles
Pie 'oh' Pah & Vaginification Nation discovered they had piglets separated at birth
FKAKates' Greta wondering where the nose boops & tuna snacks are
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Mark Newbanks, founder of Fidelio Arts, and Simon Burke-Kennedy, of Bitter and Twisted, spoke at 'Music Management Undressed', the first of a new cultural event series hosted by Noted. Comparing what turned out to be the hugely differing worlds of classical and pop music management, it appears that the two almost have even less in common with each other than Tom does with Jerry. But what could they learn from each other?
Newbanks, with an enviable and elite list of Gustavo Dudamel, Lionel Bringuier and Esa-Pekka Salonen, spoke of how in classical music management, the manager oversees all activities including concert bookings, promotions, tours, photo shoots…the lot. Simon Burke-Kennedy on the other hand, manager of Professor Green and O Children, noted how managers in the contemporary pop world oversee all activities of the various agents, concert bookers, brand consultants photographers, tour organisers…that is, the 40-50 people who are behind a success story such as rapper Professor Green.
What emerged most strongly was the emphasis that the pop world places on branding and brand placement of their artist. Burke-Kennedy said that much of their time is spent, and by far the majority of their money made, from brand partnerships with their artists – the most famous one being between Professor Green and energy drink Relentless. Newbanks said that in fact some of his conductors do have luxury brand links, they are usually so subtle that no one would notice unless they were in the know.
Pushing these worlds even further, is the difference in social media, photography and video usage. Only last month there was uproar in the classical music world when Polish pianist Krystian Zimerman anrgily declaimed that Youtube is 'destroying music' when a member of the audience distracted his playing when trying to video him. The exact opposite appears to be the focus in the pop industry. And Cecilia Bartolli had a public disagreement about controlling which photographs of her could be used in the press.
Interestingly, Mark Newbanks spoke of how he looked to book publishing as a model for classical music management to have in mind in that there's a goal and trajectory for books to be following. An ideal situation for a book would be to have an initial manuscript which over time goes from book to audiobook to TV series or film with many-a-re-print en route. Mark sees this line which draws on different media to get to a particular goal as being one that classical music should be looking to consider.
It will be fascinating to see: where these managers next they take their artists; whether classical music management will begin to focus more heavily on partnerships; if pop music management borrow any tips from the classical music world where managers directly manage all aspects of the artist; and whether Newbanks and Burke-Kennedy bring the two industries together in any kind of way.
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Chapter 5
The two boys came out of the portal almost as fast as they had fallen in. They were immediately flying through a clear blue sky. It looked like they had nothing to fear; the portal only lead outside.
Yes, that's what it looked like.
Almost without warning, Ben and Jack left the sky and fell through a forest of pine trees.
"Ooh, ah, ouch!"
Ben came out of the trees first. The trees had slowed his fall so that he wasn't seriously hurt, but he still felt pain.
Ben laid there for a minute. "Uuuugh..."
Then Jack landed directly on top of him.
"AH!" Ben screamed, more pain coming through.
After recuperating, the two boys got up and looked around. They were in a forest, all right, but it looked just like Earth. There were no forests anywhere near where Ben and Jack lived. Where were they?
"Maybe it's North Carolina," Jack guessed. "They have lots of forests there."
"Who knows where we are?" Ben snapped, scared. "We could be in Washington for all we know!"
"Don't be silly," Jack said. "D.C. doesn't have any forests."
Ben sighed, annoyed.
"Well," he finally concluded, "we might as well start walking. Pretty soon we'll come to a police station or something."
"Maybe Jen and Ellie have called someone to come get us, like the Navy."
"The Navy? Jack, you do know we're in the middle of a forest, right?"
Just then, two small objects came falling through the trees. The two boys examined them.
"Put this in your ear," both objects said in synchronization.
The two boys did so.
"Those are communication devices," came a voice in their ears. "This is Jennifer."
The boys immediately brightened.
"Hey, Jenny." "Wassup, Jen?"
"Jennifer will be just fine, thank you."
"I think things are in order for an explanation here, Jen," said Ben.
"It's JENNIF— oh, fine."
The boys smiled.
Jennifer explained. "You've fallen into another dimension."
"What?!? NO!"
"Yes, it's true. It's a very dangerous place. Ellie and I can use our computers to make dimensional warps and time warps, but they happen naturally all the time. Be extremely careful."
The boys pondered this. Would Ellie and Jennifer make up a tale like this just to get the boys off their case?
They looked at each other for a moment, and then Jack said, "It has to be true."
"How do you know?" Ben asked.
"A story that ridiculous can't be made up."
Suddenly, a distant voice called, "Hello!"
"Someone's coming!" Ben cried.
"Play it cool, guys," Jennifer advised. "Whatever you do, don't ru—"
"RUN!" Jack yelled.Pretty good, Michael! Can't wait to find out what happens next! There's action and laughs here--just what every reader guy wants! BTW, do you all know that Michael is the second guy to send us a preview of a book? That's right--another reader and writer guy (who calls himself Dark Omen) sent us a copy back in November. Check out that post here.
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The Human Face of Boyhood
Full of careful observation, 'Boyhood' goes some way to reflecting a desire to humanise brands. Something we pride ourselves on doing at Spinnaker…
PatriciaArquette has recently scooped up a lifetime's worth of awards for BestSupporting Actress in 'Boyhood'. This is the film she described in oneinterview as 'human and small'.
If you haven't seen it, you'll no doubt have heard the hype. A groundbreaking story of growing up, filmed over 12 years using the same cast. All seen through the eyes of a child named Mason (Ellar Coltrane), who literally grows up on screen before our eyes.
Fans of Richard Linklater (who wrote and directed the whole experiment) were already in love with the director's patience and commitment. His 'Before' project started in 1995, with the two characters played by Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy revisited again in 2004 and 2013. The trilogy unfolds gently and tenderly, meandering in and out of their relationship.
What I took out of the 'Before' films is that it's not so much about what happens that really matters – it's how those things happen and how we react to them that makes the difference and makes us human.
'Boyhood' reminded me of this. The film holds fragments in time to the light, showing glimpses of a boy's journey to adulthood. We all have our own scrapbook memories of growing up which, when pieced together, form our own unique story.
Linklater's vision is astonishing. Firstly, coming up with the plan to film over all that time – When can we get everyone one together every year? / What happens if somebody drops out before we're done? / What happens if the studio pulls the plug? / Just who is our audience anyway?
And then there's the actual filming and writing, with a flexible script that blossomed and grew with the cast, allowing for little bits of their own life to shine through. It was Ethan Hawke who gave his own daughter a coming-of-age mix-tape and Linklater wrote this into story. Hawke's character presents his son with The Black Album, a compilation of The Beatles' finest solo material.
As music plays such an important part in the film – especially as a marker of time – I wonder if there's any coincidence that one of the most poignant moments of the film reminds me of a famous lyric? The mother (Arquette) watches Mason pack up his things to move out for University. "I just thought there'd be more," she says.
Which makes me think of John Lennon, in a song written for his own son Sean*, "Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans."
In 'Boyhood', we witness how one boy and his on-screen family change over 12 years but perhaps it's Mason's closing words, "It's always right now", that encompass the very human-ness of this film.
So, we can relate to that. It's how we work. We watch, we wait; we light the spark that creates the wonder moment. And then we see how people react. It's about being human and that's no small thing.
What would your wonder moment be?
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Dress (you can just see a peek of it) - passed down from my mum
Clogs - c/o Moheda
I look pretty grumpy in these pictures..because I was a little! You know when you have these arguments that are about nothing but you are just so mad at each other you drag up every little thing that annoys you about one another? The feelings being tossed around at the time are so strong you think, this is it, this is how I feel about you. Then an hour or so later you cant even remember why you felt so cross or what it was even about? That.
Sometimes its tricky working out relationships as an adult, with a family. I'm confident that we are not the only ones to have these moments and I know, thankfully that they are only fleeting.
Tom and I have felt an incentive to tick of lists (call it spring cleaning I guess), to start up projects on the house where we left off over the miserable rain and snow of the past months. We are not 'do-ers' really, and despite good intentions things take a while to happen in this house.
I'm badly organised, Tom finds long lists overwhelming and we are both quite frankly pretty lazy. My friend Ronnie wrote an excellent post on organisation that I really need to sit down and read again (and implement some parts in ours lives too). In the meantime we made the decision to de-clutter, we are two large vintage chairs down and a large school desk to be taken away next week. I really was amazed at how fast they went but I feel good about it. I am by nature a bit of a hoarder but it feels so good to be downsizing our furniture collection.
So that's our life over the past little while. I hope all of you that are over this side of pond are enjoying the warmer weather! What are your tips for getting organised?


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Nate Silver is the New York Times statistician who predicted President Obama's reelection with statistical precision, and whose forecasts caused a "Drunk Nate Silver" snowball on Twitter. He also used to run a burrito blog called the Burrito Bracket back in 2007, way back before he correctly predicted the outcome of 49 states in the 2008 Presidential race.
The race to best burrito (not really based on exact statistical data) was based in Chicago and Silver ended the blog with the top two before declaring a winner.
Here are some of Silver's most entertaining observations about Chi-town's burrito scene.
"In a word? Meh." Nov. 3, 2007
"I remember the moment that I first conceived of Burrito Bracket. It was in those halcyon days of late July, 2007. I was walking down Milwaukee Avenue, so sweaty from the 90-degree heat that my glasses kept slipping off my nose. I was a kid back then, looking for lunch in all the wrong places." Nov. 7, 2007
"…My tacos were almost self-consciously photogenic –as opposed to La Pasadita's, which might generously be described as "fugly." Oct. 26, 2007
"It's owned and operated by somebody named Yebel Shlimovitch, which I'm assuming is not a Mexican surname." Oct. 19, 2007
"It's sort of like the heart of a little taqueria trapped within the body of one of those fancy dives on Wells Street." Oct. 8, 2007
"I can't believe I'm saying this after Carnciera Guanajuato's sodium bomb, but they really could have used some more salt." Oct. 5, 2007
"Picante must know that white boys like their chicken." Sept. 26, 2007
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Auntie SparkNotes: Should I Re-Like My Crush?
Hi Auntie!
I'm a 16-year-old black female in a prep boarding school. I've been bullied about having dark skin for years, and it wasn't until I came to my boarding school that I escaped all of this. However, I've never had anyone tell me I'm pretty, so whenever I get any attention from a guy, it's pretty significant.
The problem: I like this guy who's being extremely complicated. At first, I thought he liked me. A bunch of us were hanging out one night, and he would always redirect conversations to me, stand up for me if one of my friends was (jokingly) making fun of me, and he randomly came up to me twice asking for a hug—the second time picking me up and spinning me around. When we had to leave, my friend (who happens to like him too) asked him for a hug and he was like "Sorry, not really a hugger," then literally came over and hugged me that second. I know it's small, but guys don't usually treat me like this, so I was stunned.
So we talked on snapchat for like 2 weeks, then all of a sudden he started ignoring me. I would say hey to him, and he would quickly say "Hi, I'm in a rush," then go talk to some friends. I found out a few days ago that he knew I liked him at that time, but I still just wanted to be friends because I genuinely like him as a person. I was really hurt because what I was bullied for in elementary and middle school seemed true: no one would like me because I'm black and have dark skin, so for my benefit, I stopped talking to him and trying.
Fast forward to a little less than a week ago, he snapchatted me out of the blue saying, "Hey, I haven't seen you today." Mind you, he had been just about to start a relationship with a girl I know, but she realized she lost feelings and dumped him. So with this in mind, I simply say back, "Yeah I've been busy." He responds "Oh ok, lol" and I leave him on read.
He then STILL responds about two hours later (though I left him on read) with a funny selfie. Since then, we've been snapping back and forth again, and even in public he'll compliment my lipstick or tell me he loves me (jokingly) or he hates me (jokingly), and this past weekend when my friends were making fun of me again he put his arm around me. He let me rest my head on his shoulder, and rested his on top of mine. My friends kept making faces at me the whole time, and every time he left for a split second they would tell me he was flirting and how to flirt back. When he came back, I tried to convince him to come to the homecoming dance, but he said he'd rather be antisocial. He playfully let me pull him a little while towards the dance, then pulled away and said he really doesn't do dances and left. He snapchatted me later saying "You only wanted me to stay so that you could dance with me." I responded, "Wow you got a lot of confidence, don't you?" and he said "Haha I'm joking, or am I," then I said, "What are you implying?" and he goes "Dude I'm just joking, or am I" and it just kept going. I never admitted that I wanted to dance with him though.
We're friends again, but I don't know if I should like him again. I don't know if he's only being flirty, and not showing actual signs of interest or wanting to progress anything, or if he's just being weird about it. I just want to be careful and not get myself hurt. What do you think?
Wellllll… for starters, I think you need to dial down your expectations to something at least resembling reality.
Because if your primary objective here is to be careful—so careful that you never embark on any romantic pursuit which might result in you getting your feelings hurt—then your only option from this day on is to hide in a hermetically-sealed bubble and never seek the company of another human being, ever. Anything else is just too risky!
And, uh, also? It's too late.
You ask if you should like this guy again as though you had a choice in the matter, but let's be honest, that ship has sailed. You, my friend, have caught a raging case of Feelings for this dude. (If you hadn't, you wouldn't be hyper-analyzing every single solitary interaction you've ever had and driving yourself nuts wondering what it all means.) Instead, what you're really looking for is a guaranteed way of knowing that he likes you, so that you can pursue him without fear of embarrassment or rejection.
The bad news, darling, is that there is no such thing. When you open yourself to the possibility of romance, you also open yourself to the risk of heartbreak. Even now, if you found out that this guy was just messing around and didn't have any real feelings for you, it's not like you'd simply shrug and stop liking him, just like that. You'd be disappointed, just as you were the first time things went nowhere between you two.
But just as you did the first time, you'd get past your hurt feelings and move on (hopefully to a new guy who's less of a fickle weirdo about his intentions). And that's what you need to realize: even when things don't work out, and you pursue someone who rebuffs you, having your heart bruised or broken will not kill you. In most cases, it won't even slow you down for more than a couple of weeks. You're more resilient than you know. And while getting hurt will never be fun, it's a risk that you'll find you're willing to take—because as much as it sucks when things don't work out, the way you feel when they do makes it totally worth it.
All of which is to say, I think you should ask this guy if he's interested in you! I also strongly suspect that he would like you to ask, hence the way he keeps making loaded comments that beg for clarification. The door is open, kiddo; all you have to do is walk through it, by saying (in your own words, obvi), "Are you flirting with me, or what?"
Obviously, this takes a certain amount of nerve… although maybe not that much, since it's not like your crush is a secret. Asking the guy if he likes you would just be hinting at something he already knows. But even if the worst happens, and it turns out that he's been flirting with you just because he knows you like him and he likes the attention, at least you'll know what you're dealing with (a member the species jerkus maximus). And if it turns out he likes you? WELL, THAT'S FUN.
But before you do that, one more thing: the way your classmates bullied you for being black was totally repulsive, and I know it left a mark. But if you allow that experience to tarnish your expectations of every interaction moving forward—if you anticipate rejection at every turn, and assume that your skin color is to blame every time someone doesn't like you back—you're going to sabotage an awful lot of potential connections before they ever happen. Insecurity is awfully poisonous that way; if you're convinced that nobody will ever love you because of how you look, it won't take long before other people pick up on that and decide you must be onto something. So when you approach your crush, do it with confidence, with hope, and with the solid understanding that if he doesn't like you, that's his stupid problem. It means nothing about you or your desirability at all. And while it may take awhile for this to fully sink in, I promise you, someday in the not too distant future (perhaps around the time that you have access to a wider variety of social circles with a wider variety of people in them), you will realize not only that you have no shortage of prospects when it comes to dating, but that love comes to people of all shades and shapes and sizes—for no other reason than that they're open to it and believe they deserve it.
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We removed the 30 year old cedar shake room from this house and replaced it with a Standing Seam panel system.
Roof Replacement on Log Home
We replaced the roof on this Log home on the Shuswap River. The old cedar shake roof was a haven for bugs and squirrels, so this customer wanted a roof that would keep them all out. I also covered the old wood fascia boards with custom stepped fasca panels in the same material as the roof.
Red Standing Seam Roof
Hey this roof is Bold! This is a summer home on Shuswap Lake. The installer in the photo is me.
Cabin Roof at Anglemont
This green snap-rib roof is a hidden fastener system that gives a streamlined look to this classic style cabin. I also made custom oversized fascia panels to cover the 17 inch wide fascia boards.
Zinc Roof at the Outback
Ridge homes on this location have Standing Seam roofs formed from Rhinezinc, a classic unpainted bare metal.


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Just before Christmas me and the fella headed to Chester for a weekend away, this does seems ages ago now but I thought it would a great post for anyone to read if they haven't been to Chester before. Chester is somewhere I had heard of but never visited before.
Chester is perfect for a weekend away as there are plenty of places to visit and things to do over a few days. We went from Friday to Monday and I felt this was just long enough. It was just before Christmas so there were plenty of festive activities going on in the city where we were staying, a great help for getting in the festive spirit.
As we were there for a few nights we were able to try a fair few places to eat and drink. On the first night we headed to El Gato Negro At The Blue Bell, I was excited about this as I saw on trip advisor it had some excellent reviews, however I was a little disappointed with the wait for the food and the fellas Kebab was a little bit of let down; it looked impressive but the flavours weren't that great. I had the ribs and I loved them, even though I did manage to get the barbecue sauce all around my face. The restaurant was located in a cosy pub with log fire and a friendly atmosphere, but it was the food on a busy night that was the let down. On the second night we headed to Step In India, this was in a handy location as it was near to where we were staying. The Indian food was fabulous, with quick and friendly service, we both left feeling very full and needing a lie down.
We also managed to have some nice brunches in Chester, the first place we tried was Artichoke, this was my favourite. The food was wonderful, I first had the vegetarian breakfast, because it came with spinach, mushrooms, potato cake, egg and dough balls. I am currently obsessed with spinach; at the moment most meals I make have to contain spinach. We loved it here so much we went two days in a row, It really was that good!
The cupcake was from the Mad Hatter's Tea Room, as soon as I went past the little cafe I had to go inside. It was decorated with an Alice and Wonderland theme (if you didn't guess already from the name). It's not like any cafe or tea room I had been to before, so it was great to sit back and enjoy a cuppa while taking in the environment. I didn't realise until after some googling, that Mad Hatter's Tea Room had been on ITV's Britain's Best Bakery 2014 and it would have been rude not for me to try a cupcake!


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Bar Luciano
Bar Luciano is our new addition to the 'Luciano's brand' and we feel compliments the restaurant well and offers customers the chance to have a more varied experience.
Luciano's was borne out of a long time dream held by owner, Enzo Masiello, a second generation Italian. His dream was to open a truly authentic Italian restaurant, where customers would feel like old friends and sample some of the dishes Enzo grew up eating and loving.
Named after his father, a retired ex footballer who played for Charlton Athletic and Italy in the 60's and 70's, this is Enzo's first restaurant in London.
Head chef, Emanuele Saponaro is passionate about keeping true to the traditions of recipes, passed down through generations in Italy and this is something the team at Luciano's will never compromise on.


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April 9th, 2012 SF Gate
A proposal to provide free Muni fares for all youth, of all income levels, is under consideration in San Francisco. While this proposal is well-intentioned, Muni cannot afford the $8 million annual price tag. We need to increase access to transportation for low-income youth, but a new and expensive obligation for Muni - at a time when Muni cannot pay for its basic operational needs and is expanding parking meters and increasing parking fines - is a bad idea.
The understandable public perception is that Muni is expanding parking meters to Sundays, adding new meters, and raising ticket prices not to pay for improvements to the system but rather to fund free Muni for all youth, even those who don't need the subsidy. If that doesn't undermine public confidence in Muni's desire to use taxpayer money to shore up its system and improve service, then I don't know what will.
An efficient, reliable and financially sustainable Muni is key to San Francisco's future. As our population grows, the demands on all aspects of our transportation system will grow as well. We have a lot of work to do to prepare for that growth, given that Muni has a structural deficit of approximately $120 million. In other words, just to get Muni in shape to meet the needs of San Francisco in 2012 and not including future expansions, Muni needs $120 million annually above and beyond current funding. Muni is anything but free.
The proposal to make Muni free for all youth - rich or poor, public school or private school, 24/7/365 - takes Muni's finances in exactly the wrong direction and will increase Muni's structural deficit. Although this proposal is described as a two-year pilot program, once we provide an entitlement like this, it's difficult to take it away. There will be tremendous pressure to continue the program after the pilot ends, and Muni will be saddled with yet another obligation it cannot afford.
Muni's inability to fund basic maintenance has daily consequences for riders. Every time the system melts down because a switch fails, a vehicle door won't close, stairs won't rise, or a derailment occurs, you can be assured that the problem results from Muni not having the funds to maintain its infrastructure properly.
Why make it harder for Muni to maintain its system by imposing a new obligation like this? Why give youth who aren't low income free fares? Why do this when, inevitably, other worthy groups - seniors, people with disabilities - will come forward and ask to be included in the program? How can we say no? We can't, and adoption of Free Muni for Youth will ultimately morph into something far more expansive and expensive.
The most important thing we can do for transportation for youth is make sure that Muni actually works - that it operates on schedule, that it doesn't break down, and that youth and adults alike can rely on it. Placing an additional $8 million annual obligation on Muni takes us in exactly the opposite direction.
A case exists for discounted monthly passes for low-income youth, even beyond the current 70 percent youth discount. Yet, the proposal for free fares for all youth of all economic levels at all times just doesn't make sense. Muni should reject it.
Scott Wiener is a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors
Links: SF Gate Editorial


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A Hero for High Times : A Younger Reader's Guide to the Beats, Hippies, Freaks, Punks, Ravers, New-Age Travellers and Dog-on-a-Rope Brew Crew Crusties of the British Isles, 1956-1994.
And it's a story of friendship between two
men, one who did things, and one who thought about things, between
theory and practice, between a hippie and a punk, between two gentlemen,
no longer in the first flush of youth, who still believe in love.
It's a story of why you know your birth sign, why you have friends called Willow, why sex and drugs and rock'n'roll once mattered more than money, why dance music stopped the New-Age Travellers from travelling, and why you need to think twice before taking the brown acid. It's the story of the hippies for those who weren't there - for Younger Readers who've never heard of the Aldermaston marches, Oz, the Angry Brigade, the Divine Light Mission, Sniffin' Glue, Operation Julie, John Seymour, John Michell, Greenham Common, the Battle of the Beanfield, but who want to understand their grandparents' stories of turning on, tuning in and not quite dropping out before they are gone for ever. It's for Younger Readers who want to know how to build a bender, make poppy tea, and throw the I-Ching.
Deep in a wood in the Marches of Wales, in an ancient school bus there lives an old man called Bob Rowberry. A Hero for High Times is the story of how he ended up in this broken-down bus. It's also the story of his times, and the ideas that shaped him.
A Hero for High Times - Ian Marchant
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Visit all the Adorable Animals at Bengtson's Petting ZOO and all around the Farm…
EIEIO!! No farm is complete without animals, and at Bengtson's, we have a Petting Zoo with a variety of animals that the kids can hand feed! Bring your camera, as this is a great opportunity for those special "awe" pictures.
You and your family can take a stroll to see the Baby Farm Animals, in the Baby Animal Barn, then visit the Moo Cow Corral, Hippity Hoppy Village, and the Goat House with a real Goat Walk and GOATS sliding down the slide! Don't miss the chickens, turkeys and everyone's favorite the exciting Pig RACES, 10 shows daily!
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Ace Tone Rhythm Ace FR-3
The Ace Tone Rhythm Ace FR-3 released in 1967 offered 8 different preset sounds with preset buttons with 2-beat and 4-beat variations. It has knobs allowing for individual control for balance, volume, variation and tempo. It also included a foot switch jack for starting and stopping the rhythms. It is considered the forerunner to the Roland TR series of drum machines.
Type: Analog
Synthesis: Subtractive
Pattern Engine
Programming: Presets, Real Time
Sounds Per Pad
Sounds Per Pad: 8
Sources: Synthesizer
Polyphony & Tuning
Polyphony: 8
Timbrality: 8
Tuning: Standard
Modes: Polyphonic
Patterns User: 1
Patterns Preset: 10
Case: Desktop
Controls: Buttons, Knobs, Start / Stop Pedal
MIDI / Sync / Trigger
Audio Outputs: 1/4" Phone Jack, Mono Out
Audio Output Count: 2
Used: $149-$249
Released: 1967
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The way John formats his Gospel is intentional and it strikes three notes of application.
- There is not entitlement with God. We saw this first with Nicodemus- he must be born again. His ancestry does not have any bearing on his relationship with God. His nationality and ethnicity do not save him, new birth is required. The Jew's are God's people but if they reject Jesus Christ, they are way worse off than the outcasts of society that accept Jesus, namely Samaritans and by implication Gentiles.
- Faith in Jesus must be real and genuine. We see this reality again and again. We see false faith like the authorities in 12:36-43 quoted above who "believed" in him yet did not "confess him" because "they loved the glory that comes from man more than glory that comes from God. Then we also see real (John 3:16) faith in John the Baptist, the Samaritan woman, the disciples, the official in today's sermon, the man who will be healed in the sermon next week, and many more. These people are willing to give up all they have to follow Jesus because they see their savior as priceless.
- Real Faith leads to persecution. What I love about John is that it is written to persuade unbelievers to repent and follow Jesus Christ yet he never shrinks back from making clear, following Jesus involves suffering rejection, persecution, and difficulty. Not only does John make clear that becoming a Christian involves that, it requires The Pharisees in John 12 quoted above are portrayed by John as unbelievers who reject Jesus because they did not want to give up what they have. Being a disciple of Jesus (being a Christian), requires giving up your life for Jesus Christ. Anything less than that is superficial, fake, and worthless in the sight of God.


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"She becomes more beautiful to me by the minute," says Kutcher
He's boyish, and she's beautiful – and to Ashton Kutcher, wife Demi Moore just keeps getting better every day.
"Doesn't she? I don't know – I'm trying to figure it out. I so see it, man," he told PEOPLE on Monday's red carpet of the Hollywood premiere of the movie Spread, in which he plays a professional good-time guy. "She becomes more beautiful to me by the minute, and I don't know what it is. She's got the magic thing."
Kutcher is also one of the producers of the R-rated movie (it opens Aug. 14), which contains sexual content, nudity and strong language. And how did Moore react to his role in the provocative picture? With pride, says her husband.
"She appreciated the work that I did and she thinks it's a good movie," Kutcher, 31, told PEOPLE.
When it came to the rumor that Demi Moore, 46, planned to become known as Demi Kutcher, however, Ashton expressed less certainty.
"She hasn't told me," he said, "so you might be revealing a secret or something. I think that would be fantastic, but at the same time, it's a name, you know what I mean? Call me Mr. Moore. I've been called a lot worse."
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How To Get There
Mandalay Hill
The natural landmark of Mandalay, the hill has for long been a holy mount and legend has it that the Buddha on His visit had made a prophecy that a great city would be founded at its foot. Mandalay Hill, 230 meters in elevation, commands a magnificent view of the city and surrounding countryside.
Mandalay Palace
The whole magnificent palace complex was destroyed by fire during the World War II. However, the finely built palace walls, the city gates with their crowning wooden pavilions and the surrounding moat still present an impressive scene of the Mandalay Palace.
Shwenandaw Monastery
Famous for its intricate wood-carvings, this monastery is a fragile reminder of the old Mandalay Palace. It was originally built inside the Mandalay Palace but it was moved to the present site by King Thibaw in 1880.
Kuthodaw Pagoda
Built by King Mindon in 1857, modeling on the Shwe Zigon at Nyaung U, this pagoda is surrounded by 729 upright stone slabs on which are inscribed the entire Buddhist Scriptures as edited and approved by the 5th Buddhist Synod.
Kyauktawgyi Pagoda
Near the southern approach to Mandalay Hill stands the Kyauktawgyi Pagoda of the Buddha Image that was built by King Mindon in 1865. The Image was carved out of a huge single block of marble and sculpted.
Arts and Crafts
For lovers of arts and crafts, Mandalay represents the largest repository of Myanmar arts and crafts. It is here that visitors can observe skilled craftsmen making beautiful articles of tapestry, ivory, wood, marble and stone carving and engravings, silverware and bronze .
Mandalay Extension
Sagaing lies 21 km southwest of Mandalay on the opposite bank of the Ayeyarwaddy River. The Sagaing Hills are noted as a religious retreat and has over 400 cloisters for monks and nuns. About 10 km from Sagaing is the Kaunghmudaw, an enormous dome-shaped pagoda built by King Thalun in 1636, on the model of the Mahaceti Pagoda of Sri Lanka.
Situated about 11 km south of Mandalay, Amarapura is one of the capitals of the third Myanmar Empire. A 1,208-metre long wooden bridge built totally with teak planks two centuries ago by Alderman U Pein, is the longest wooden bridge in Myanmar.
In-wa (Ava)
In-wa, founded in 1364 by King Thado Minbya, is another ancient capital, and for a time, Myanmar was known as In-wa to early travelers. It is noted for the Maha Aungmye Bonzan Monastery and Mae Nu Oak Kyaung, which are the fine examples of Myanmar masonry, art and architecture.
Located about 11 km upriver from Mandalay, on the west bank of the Ayeyawaddy River, Mingun has a gigantic unfinished pagoda, 50 meters high, overlooking the river, and the 90-ton Mingun Bell, the largest ringing bell in the world cast in 1170 by King Bodawpaya.
About 136 km to the west of Mandalay lies Monywa, the commercial center of the Chindwin Valley or northwestern Myanmar. Places of interest include Thanbokde Pagoda, with over 500,000 Buddha images; Bodhi-ta-taung (one thousand Bo trees): Ledi Kyaungtaik, a teaching monastery.
Pyin-Oo-Lwin (Maymyo)
The principal hill station and summer retreat of the colonial period, Pyin-Oo-Lwin is 67 km away from Mandalay. It is over 1,000 meters above the sea level and thus has a pleasantly cool weather all the year round.
Jade Pagoda
It is a few miles out of Mandalay city, but not hard to reach by taxi or motorcycle. It's made by both natural materials and man made materials, however the main material is jade.


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During a recent fashion show for Urbbana , we had an opportunity to discuss the topics of fashion and style with designer and owner of Urbbana, Sam Abi.
Seen here is Charlie Hall wearing garments designed by Sam Abi, Urbbana. The materials for this high quality menswear are sourced from overseas, notably Italy and Turkey. The lovely cut of waistcoat and tie, colour scheme, and overall look demonstrated here (see left) is an example of the type of quality by Urbbana.
Mr Abi shared his thoughts that fashion and style are distinctly different. The point of difference being that style is something which is individual and lasts forever whereas fashion is a transient and fickle thing, always changing with the seasons, the designers, the trends, and the time.
'Something which is fashionable here in Australia may last for 4-5 years at best, but the trends turn over much faster in places such as New York, London, Paris, and Milano.'
The subject of style, however, is something which suits an individual's look and lasts for as long as they want it to last, and changes as often as they want it to change.
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Modern dream home with pool on the seafront of Bahía Grande for sale. The Mallorca villa was built in 2006 in first line to the sea on a plot of approximately 626 m². The villa offers two floors and a basement with rooms for the technical equipment and a garage for two cars. It has a total of approx. 340 m² of living area - basement included. The architecture is modern and open-plan. The villa offers 4 bedroom and two bathrooms, one of which en-suite and a modern, fully equipped kitchen fit for a passionate home cook. The house was built with top of the range building materials and fittings throughout and counts with excellent finishing. Mahogany doors and polished stainless steel appliances are just some of the exclusive features of this elegant home. Technical highlights are underfloor heating throughout (managed by a mobile app), electric shutters, central music installation with speakers in all rooms. The villa is south-west facing and offers spectacular views of the sea and the Palma Bay from most of the rooms.
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Burgess offers a facilities management service as a total business solution for all aspects of building services including mechanical, electrical and building fabric. We have a proven track record in meeting the challenges and demands of our clients and the increasing complexity of modern buildings.
We aim to develop long term relationships with our clients through leadership, innovation and integrity providing a service tailored to their specific requirement, thus allowing them to concentrate on their core business activities.
The service offered by Burgess encompasses all elements of the management and implementation of the planned, reactive and corrective maintenance activities with our objective to provide:
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Burgess is a forward thinking organisation and as such we are continually challenging ourselves to improve our methods and thus our service to our clients.
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Former U.S. Congressman Dennis Kucinich today filed a massive 80-count declaration with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, that asks the FTC to help save Lakewood Hospital by opening an investigation into the planned closing of the hospital by the Cleveland Clinic Foundation (CCF).
Kucinich's action is welcome news to the Save Lakewood Hospital group because it expands documentation of the plot by the Clinic to shut down the 108-year-old community hospital, said vice chairman of Save Lakewood Hospital Tom Monahan. "It is a massive, well-reasoned, well-researched document that validates all of the efforts of those residents who have worked so hard to save our biggest asset and largest employer", he said.
Kucinich asks that the FTC take legal action to protect Lakewood Hospital from being closed and merging all of Lakewood's assets into the Clinic system.
Marguerite Harkness, chairperson of Save Lakewood Hospital said: "Mr. Kucinich researched additional resources that our investigators had not yet pursued and they show how the Clinic's decanting plan to eradicate Lakewood Hospital was in the planning stages for a long time."
The former Congressman cited the Letter of Intent (LOI) that is being used to structure a new Master Agreement as a self-serving document between the CCF and the Lakewood Hospital Association (LHA). He points out that the LOI calls for the LHA to use its money to tear down the hospital, through language that was approved by the LHA and three of its members: Mayor Mike Summers, lame duck council president Mary Louise Madigan and councilman Tom Bullock.
Kucinich served Lakewood for two years as a state senator and 16 years as a Congressman.


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Heaven's Basement will be back on stage with The Pretty Reckless at this winter's SnoCore Tour. The band will be playing select dates (available below) and tickets are available now.
SnoCore, a celebration of music and winter sports, is back after a two-year absence. The tour has spanned more than fourteen years and has showcased such bands as Sublime, Less Than Jake, Blink-182, Incubus, Everclear, System of a Down and more.
In addition to Heaven's Basement and The Pretty Reckless, The Letter Black, Crobot and one band chosen from the international artist platform, ReverbNation, will also play in each market. Tour dates and more information is listed below.
Heaven's Basement have been making a name for themselves via their relentless touring and fiery live show plus music that features huge guitar riffs, killer melodies and an arena-rock sound. Their new single, "Nothing Left To Lose," is set to impact at Active Rock this month and the video can be seen here.
The band's debut album, FILTHY EMPIRE, is in stores now via Red Bull Records; the first single from the album, "Fire, Fire," cracked the Top 10 on the Active Rock Radio chart.
For more on Heaven's Basement, be sure to visit their official site, Facebook and Twitter.
For more information about SnoCore or any of the artists on the tour, please go to the SnoCore website.
Heaven's Basement SnoCore Tour Dates
01/29 - Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre
01/30 - Des Moines, IA @ Wooly's
01/31 - Minneapolis, MN @ Mill City Nights
02/01 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Eagles Hall
02/02 - Joliet, IL @ Mojoes
02/04 - Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop
02/05 - Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Theatre
02/07 - Rochester, NY @ Montage Music Hall
02/08 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
02/09 - Albany, NY @ Upstate Concert Hall
02/11 - Baltimore, MD @ Sound Stage
02/12 - New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
02/13 - Allentown, PA @ Maingate Nightclub


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Thursday, April 19, 2012
Tea Poems
Tea Poem: A Cup Of Tea By Anonymous
When the world is all at odds
And the mind is all at sea
Then cease the useless tedium
And brew a cup of tea.
There is magic in its fragrance,
There is solace in its taste;
And the laden moments vanish
Somehow into space.
The world becomes a lovely thing!
There's beauty as you'll see;
All because you briefly stopped
To brew a cup of tea.
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