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< ^ txtMon Nov 13 09:26:42 EST 2017 Slept from eleven to seven. Woke briefly around four. High of forty-one and cloudy today. Work: - Work on MECS Done. In a systemd service file, what's the difference between "WANTS" and "AFTER"? https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/systemd.unit.html > Before=, After= These two settings expect a space-separated list of unit names. They configure ordering dependencies between units. If a unit foo.service contains a setting Before=bar.service and both units are being started, bar.service's start-up is delayed until foo.service has finished starting up. Note that this setting is independent of and orthogonal to the requirement dependencies as configured by Requires=, Wants= or BindsTo=. It is a common pattern to include a unit name in both the After= and Requires= options, in which case the unit listed will be started before the unit that is configured with these options. Basically, WANTS asks that the named services be marked "active" but without AFTER doesn't guarantee that those services have actually started yet. So, no, WANTS and AFTER are not redundant. Relatively few interruptions today, so I got a lot of work done on MECS. Twenty-five-minute walk at lunch. Overcast, and some residual puddles. Suddenly, the trees are mostly bare. Home: - Work on blogs Done. http://www.paulgraham.com/hp.html > In fact, of all the different types of people I've known, hackers and painters are among the most alike. What hackers and painters have in common is that they're both makers. Along with composers, architects, and writers, what hackers and painters are trying to do is make good things. They're not doing research per se, though if in the course of trying to make good things they discover some new technique, so much the better. [...] And then at the other extreme you have the hackers, who are trying to write interesting software, and for whom computers are just a medium of expression, as concrete is for architects or paint for painters. > The mathematicians don't seem bothered by this. They happily set to work proving theorems like the other mathematicians over in the math department, and probably soon stop noticing that the building they work in says ``computer science'' on the outside. But for the hackers this label is a problem. If what they're doing is called science, it makes them feel they ought to be acting scientific. So instead of doing what they really want to do, which is to design beautiful software, hackers in universities and research labs feel they ought to be writing research papers. > The way to create something beautiful is often to make subtle tweaks to something that already exists, or to combine existing ideas in a slightly new way. This kind of work is hard to convey in a research paper. > All the time I was in graduate school I had an uncomfortable feeling in the back of my mind that I ought to know more theory, and that it was very remiss of me to have forgotten all that stuff within three weeks of the final exam. > Now I realize I was mistaken. Hackers need to understand the theory of computation about as much as painters need to understand paint chemistry. You need to know how to calculate time and space complexity and about Turing completeness. You might also want to remember at least the concept of a state machine, in case you have to write a parser or a regular expression library. Painters in fact have to remember a good deal more about paint chemistry than that. > For example, I was taught in college that one ought to figure out a program completely on paper before even going near a computer. I found that I did not program this way. I found that I liked to program sitting in front of a computer, not a piece of paper. Worse still, instead of patiently writing out a complete program and assuring myself it was correct, I tended to just spew out code that was hopelessly broken, and gradually beat it into shape. Debugging, I was taught, was a kind of final pass where you caught typos and oversights. The way I worked, it seemed like programming consisted of debugging. > For a long time I felt bad about this, just as I once felt bad that I didn't hold my pencil the way they taught me to in elementary school. If I had only looked over at the other makers, the painters or the architects, I would have realized that there was a name for what I was doing: sketching. As far as I can tell, the way they taught me to program in college was all wrong. You should figure out programs as you're writing them, just as writers and painters and architects do. > The other way makers learn is from examples. For a painter, a museum is a reference library of techniques. For hundreds of years it has been part of the traditional education of painters to copy the works of the great masters, because copying forces you to look closely at the way a painting is made. > Writers do this too. Benjamin Franklin learned to write by summarizing the points in the essays of Addison and Steele and then trying to reproduce them. Raymond Chandler did the same thing with detective stories. Oh, wow. My di.fm subscription give me access to other services too: - https://www.jazzradio.com/ (Bebop, Hard Bop, Blues, Paris Cafe, Cool Jazz, Timeless Classics, Gypsy Jazz, etc.) - https://www.classicalradio.com/ - https://www.radiotunes.com/ (Just an aggregation of the other sites?) - https://www.rockradio.com/ (80s Alternative, Blue Rock, Metal, etc.) https://markstretton.blogspot.co.uk/2016/02/did-crescent-arrow-heat-cut-rope-ship.html Answer: yes. 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In the orchestra rehearsal room at the Metropolitan Opera one wintry morning in 1988, a flock of fresh, youthful National Council Auditions finalists gathered together to rehearse for their annual concert on stage. From the first violin section of the orchestra I particularly noticed among them a poised, beautiful young woman with a remarkable aura, whose first notes filled the unforgiving acoustics of the room with a golden glow. I turned to my stand partner and said, "This one is special."
Her name was Renée Fleming.
Over the next few years I watched with pleasure as this gifted soprano began to develop, and eagerly awaited her Met Opera debut. I was delighted when, in 1991, as a last minute replacement for an undisposed soprano, Renée Fleming dazzled the Met audience as the Countess in Mozart's Le Nozze di Figaro, a role that suited her perfectly. Thus began Ms. Fleming's meteoric rise, establishing her place among the most prominent opera singers of the world to become today's leading operatic soprano.
There has likely been no superlative spared in describing Renée Fleming's extraordinary vocal beauty and musical presence, not to mention her far-reaching effect on the world at large. Renowned Manhattan chef Daniel Boulud placed her in the legendary pantheon of desserts dedicated to superlative talent by creating "La Diva Renée," a fantasy confection worthy of a queen. Vogue Magazine described her as "… the most gorgeous and busiest opera star on the circuit… America's favorite soprano."
But most of all Ms. Fleming's incomparable artistry brings to mind the words of Friedrich Nietzsche, who called Mozart's Don Giovanni "…a work without blemish, of uninterrupted perfection." Ms. Fleming's performance Saturday night embodied Nietzsche's phrase to the letter.
The event was a special fundraiser for San Diego Opera's Bravissimo Campaign for Artistic Excellence, dedicated to preserving the highest artistic quality as well as stability of San Diego Opera as it approaches its 50th Anniversary in 2015. That Ms. Fleming chose to grace the stage on this occasion is a testament to her commitment, not only to help ensure that SDO will be able to continue to engage top-notch singers and produce the highest quality performances, but to promote the cause of excellence in opera throughout America.
Last evening marked Ms. Fleming's first return to San Diego Opera since she appeared as Tatiana in Eugene Onegin in 1994 and in the title role of Rusalka in 1995. From her very first notes the audience in the Civic Theatre, delighted to welcome her back, was transfixed. Her chosen repertoire reflected endless versatility, from operatic arias and Broadway melodies to alternative and indie rock numbers. In between selections she showed her natural talent for the spoken word with clever, entertaining anecdotes and lighthearted banter.
Her selected arias started right off with Italian favorites. What a luxury to be treated to both of Mimi's arias (and a meltingly beautiful high "A") from Puccini's La Bohème, and two selections from the rarely heard Leoncavallo version, that demonstrated Ms. Fleming's dramatic flair for the dramatic and capricious. She followed these with "Endlessly" from British alternative band Muse, Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" and "Soul Meets Body" by indie rock band Death Cab for Cutie. As last evening's conductor Sebastian Lang-Lessing has said, the program was not just "old favorite goodies…" but also "quite interesting (and unusual) repertoire."
Broadway dominated the second half of the concert, with excerpts from the gloriously familiar (Bernstein, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Sondheim, Lerner & Loewe) and lesser known (Rupert Holmes), all of them sung with extravagant aplomb. Those who yearned for a Fleming high "C" were not disappointed: she tossed one off with ease at the end of "I Feel Pretty." Crowd-pleasing encores included an exquisite O Mio Babbino Caro.
Always ready to embrace new directions in music, Ms. Fleming, who helped pay her way through college by singing jazz, admits to an affinity for rock music. Her 2010 album Dark Hope is a radical departure from classical style. She notes that those accustomed to her soprano tessitura might be surprised at the low range in which she sings these rock songs, but says that "above the staff" she can only reproduce a full-bodied operatic sound. She admits to taking a risk with Dark Hope, in which her two teenage daughters appear as backup vocalists, but was delighted with the positive critical response. "No risk, no gain," she said in an interview at the time. Last night's audience reaction reflected that positive "buzz" with their enthusiastic reception to the above-mentioned rock selections. There is no question in my mind that Renée Fleming can rock.
In his SDO debut, Maestro Lang-Lessing led the San Diego Symphony in this extraordinary event. Having received critical praise for his first season as Music Director of the San Antonio Symphony, the German native, a Ferenc Fricsay Prize recipient, began his career as resident conductor of the Deutsche Opera Berlin, and has appeared with Opéra Bastille de Paris, Los Angeles Opera and other major companies in Europe and the US. The maestro, who has been leading this year's tour with Ms. Fleming, has called her "… a diverse artist… one of the voices of the century that just make you melt away." On the podium last evening he showed his expertise and versatility: from Verdi's fiendishly difficult I Vespri Siciliani Overture to Ms. Fleming accompaniments, the maestro's crystal-clear stick technique and expansive gestures astutely characterized the music's tone throughout.
Ms. Fleming had careful guidance in her musical training from a young age. Her parents, who were music teachers, started schooling her early on. She says she has always embraced criticism in her musical journey and claims to still be learning to master her instrument. To my ears, her performance last night belied that assertion. How privileged we all were to watch and listen breathlessly while this flawless artist regaled us with her musical brilliance.
Truly, Renée Fleming is an artist "without blemish…of uninterrupted perfection."
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May's Brexit chief quits over draft deal with EU
PretLondon - Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab has resigned from Prime Minister Theresa May's government in opposition to the draft deal she has agreed for leaving the European Union.
"I cannot in good conscience support the terms proposed for our deal with the EU," Raab tweeted.
"Above all, I cannot reconcile the terms of the proposed deal with the promises we made to the country in our manifesto at the last election," he said in a copy of a letter addressed to May, which he posted alongside his tweet.
On Wednesday, May secured the backing of her cabinet for the withdrawal agreement, which spells out the terms of Britain's departure from the EU, as well as an outline declaration on the future relationship.
Today, I have resigned as Brexit Secretary. I cannot in good conscience support the terms proposed for our deal with the EU. Here is my letter to the PM explaining my reasons, and my enduring respect for her. pic.twitter.com/tf5CUZnnUz— Dominic Raab (@DominicRaab) November 15, 2018
"This is, at its heart, a matter of public trust," Raab said.
Without a transitional agreement in place, EU laws would no longer apply in Britain after March 29, 2019, likely triggering chaos and economic pain in both Britain and the EU.


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It feels like everyone is wearing the same thing
It feels like everyone is wearing the same thing, or slight variations thereof … same labels, same stores, same regurgitated trends. As an adamant individualist, what are you to do? Migrate to a climate of originality. Indie Shopper is based on the philosophy of independence—in design, in style, in life. Featuring emerging independent designer labels, the online boutique allows you to shop the unique looks of an array of hip collections from all over the country. Designer style at a fraction of the price: instead of $230 Dior sunglasses, don the oversized Reluxe glasses from Soda for $63; instead of a $500 kate spade handbag, get a cutesie Bird Bag from Alissa Smith for $50; instead of a $2,000 dress from Nina Ricci, get this Paris nightie dress from Pomme for $132—you get the drift.


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Located in the private gated community of Marina San Pablo, this 6th story luxury condo offers a convenient location, resort-style amenities, and phenomenal views. With high ceilings and beautiful natural light, the home's open floor plan features 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths plus a flex space perfect for a home office or den. The master retreat overlooks the tranquil waterway and offers a spa-like master bath. The expansive covered balcony showcases the home's stunning views of the marina and Intracoastal as well as the unit's 20x50 boat slip. The property also features two assigned covered parking spaces and a private storage unit. Whether you are looking for a weekend getaway or a place to call home, this immaculately maintained condo is truly a must see!
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The 2017 Ford Escape is the perfect family getaway. Okay, we'll stop with the cheesy puns. But even fifteen years after this compact crossover first hit the streets, the meaning of its moniker lives on in both the design and the spirit of the Ford Escape. You can find the 2017 edition here at Carman Ford, ready to chauffeur Manitoba families to wherever their next adventures lie.
A four-door hatchback that seats five, the 2017 Escape bridges the gap between the midsize Ford Fusion, and the larger Ford Edge and Explorer. In the language of fairy tales, the crossover that results can be classified as "just right." Available with 4WD to conquer challenging winter conditions, and a now-standard rearview camera to make mall parking a breeze, the Escape is clearly furnished with high-quality materials, giving it the feel of a more expensive car. Just a word of warning: your standards of what you require in a vehicle may be forever raised from here.
To test drive the 2017 Escape, come visit us at Carman Ford. Our selection of great Ford vehicles makes us worth the trip from anywhere near the Pembina Valley.
The Ford Escape is a crossover that distinguishes itself from the competition in a number of key areas. One of the ways it sets itself apart is with its engine lineup:
- 2.5L Duratec 4-cylinder: 170 lb-ft torque
- 1.5L EcoBoost turbocharged 4-cylinder: 179hp, 177 lb-ft torque
- 2.0L EcoBoost turbocharged 4-cylinder: 245hp, 275 lb-ft torque
Each model uses a 6-speed automatic transmission, with 4WD as an available upgrade on the SE and Titanium trims. The best fuel economy comes from the 1.5L turbocharged engine, edging out its siblings with efficiency as good as 7.8L/100km on the highway. Meanwhile, when it comes to towing, a properly equipped 2.0L Ford Escape can pull up to 1,587 kg (3,500 lbs).
Even with the 1,925 L of available storage left unused, there are still plenty of delightful touches from hood to hatch in the 2017 Ford Escape. The Escape may be the most affordable of the Ford CUVs, but that doesn't mean it's lacking in available luxury or functionality. The foundation is strong, with full power accessories, height-adjustable driver seating, remote entry, cruise control, and A/C to make each moment in the ergonomically optimized Escape one of total comfort. Seek and you shall be rewarded: leather upholstery and steering, 8″ touchscreen, panoramic sunroof, navigation system, and a Sony 10-speaker sound system are just a handful of the treasures you could discover in your next Escape.
The 2017 Ford Escape crossover starts off safe and lets you add a number of additional advanced technologies if you want even more protection and convenience. Starting with a solid foundation of ABS disc brakes, full-length side curtain airbags, and stability and traction control, Ford also throws in a rear-view camera and integrated blind spot mirrors to give you a whole new perspective on safety. Rear parking sensors and cross-traffic alert are available on the Titanium trim, giving you the confidence you need when backing up. The Escape also includes now-standard safety features like lane departure prevention, drowsy driver warning, and adaptive cruise control with forward collision alert.
You don't always have to upgrade to the Titanium model with all of its optional accessories to get the parts or features you want. In many cases, à la carte parts and accessories are available for your Ford Escape through our Parts Centre. From 18″ alloy Ford Escape wheels and rims, to towing packages, cargo covers, floor mats, xenon headlights, and all other add-on flourishes, you can count on Carman Ford for quality parts at a good price. Order your parts online, and hit the road in style faster than ever before!


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The passionate affair of a young woman trapped in a marriage of convenience unleashes a maelstrom of murder and mayhem on a country estate.
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Iowa State is an international university with a friendly welcoming personality. Students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries come to Ames, Iowa, to choose from 100 majors, study with world-class scholars and hone their leadership skills in 800-plus student organizations. Iowa State offers a great environment where students can enjoy reaching their potential and discovering their passions.
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Iowa State engineers are developing a software system that's designed to take in all the information that's available on a factory floor and display it on visual dashboards so it's accessible and useful.
Eliminating all risk from play eliminates creativity, challenge and discovery, says Bambi Yost, landscape architecture associate professor at Iowa State University.
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Emerging Women Executives in Health Care
- SchoolHarvard University, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
- FormatIn person
- All dates June 15-18, 2020
- Duration 4 days
- LocationHarvard University, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, US
- Price $4,500
- CategoryHealthcare, Women's Leadership
About the course
Health care executives must overcome diverse and complex challenges to improve the health of patients and populations. In an industry of escalating demands to improve quality and access while managing costs, addressing these issues requires leadership skills specific to the health care environment.
This health care leadership development program for women is designed to provide you with both the knowledge and the skills you need to face the challenges of leading complex health care organizations. This program provides women leaders with the opportunity to be in a classroom among female executives from around the world and focuses on helping women in senior positions develop effective leadership strategies to improve organizational performance.
As a participant, you will develop the leadership skills needed to manage health care organizations efficiently and effectively by exploring topics that include:
- Applying effective leadership styles
- Building and leading teams
- Emotional intelligence
- Influencing with and without authority
- Managing and sustaining change
- Negotiation and conflict resolution
- Organizational politics
- Performance improvement strategies
- Strategic planning
Who should attend
This program is designed for senior and emerging women executives from around the world at hospitals, hospital systems, physician practices, insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, medical device companies, ministries of health, health care foundations, and other health care-related organizations, including:
- Executives, senior vice presidents, vice presidents, assistant vice presidents, department directors, and other executives reporting to the c-suite or senior vice president level
- Medical directors, clinical chiefs of service, and other senior managers who have responsibility for planning, allocating resources, managing staff, and developing policy
- Women leaders in compliance, human resources, communications, marketing, operations, or other administrative functions
Learning outcomes
The Women Executives in Health Care program is designed to engage women leaders in further developing the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to effectively lead complex health care organizations. As a participant in this program, you will:
- Acquire the knowledge needed to create an institutional vision and a supporting, achievable strategic plan
- Develop a deeper awareness of personal leadership and management styles in order to better manage conflict and engage in productive difficult conversations
- Enhance your capacity to lead sustainable change
- Learn to negotiate productive alliances and partnerships
- Understand individual motivation, team dynamics, and how to lead teams effectively
Please note that instructors are subject to change and not all instructors teach in each session of the program.


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Buying Season is once again upon us, and this time, with the power of technology, we thought we'd take you with us!
We can't give away too much (The designers like to keep their collections TOP SECRET until it's time for the grand reveal), but we can show you a sneak peak of what's to come for your Autumn/Winter 2018/19!
Just two appointments, and a cheeky spot of lunch, took a whole day to select and submit, so it's safe to say the buying season can be a slow, tiring (just check out Jade's face at the end of the day compared to the beginning!), and overall quite difficult process. Trying to make sure we anticipate what our customers want in six months time, while staying true to the Arabella brand as well as the unique, individual signature elements of each and every designer is an equation that takes some serious consideration. Even after our appointments are over, we go back to the drawing board to assess our decisions and edit each buy according to extensive research and discussion.
Then we have the agonizing wait for the stock to arrive - pieces that we cannot wait to get our hands on! By the time the delivery dates are upon us, most of the pieces are a distant memory, and so the delight and thrill when we tear open the packages can only be compared to that of a child on Christmas Day! The joy continues for us as we get to share our precious cargo with you all, taking pleasure from your enthusiasm and approval.
And then the cycle begins again.
Snap Shots of the AW18/19 Buying Journey So Far...
Arabella LIVE Episode 2
Thank you again to all of you that watched us LIVE last night!
This week we had great fun modelling in another of our stores, showcasing Mama b and a few other favorites...
You can shop all of the pieces featured in the video HERE and as ever, we are here to take any of your queries if you need help with your order!
Order now and your item should arrive before Christmas!
Arabella LIVE
Hello Ladies!
We are absolutely thrilled with the reaction we've had from you after going LIVE last night on our FACEBOOK page!
It was so wonderful that so many of you tuned in and interacted with us, and we hope you enjoyed it just as much as we did!
You can watch the FULL VIDEO here, and we are still on hand to take any queries or telephone orders on 01270 747616!
For direct links to any of the products featured in the video, contact us byfacebook messenger, phone, email or using the contact form on the BLOG.
Arabella LIVE!
Ladies, we need your input!
Tomorrow night, via our facebook page 'arabelladesignerwear' we will be LIVE, showcasing the best in festive style.
But we need your requests and interaction so we can tailor the show to our audience!
Are there pieces that you would like to see modeled on one of our team? Would you like to know if an item will suit your shape/height/colouring? Do you need inspiration on footwear or accessory choices?
If you have specific requests we will make sure we incorporate your suggestions during our LIVE feed, and while you watch you can chat to us LIVE using the COMMENTS box.
Let us know you'll be watching and send your suggestions and requests using the form below...
Our TOP 5 Festive Dresses 2017
We can't believe it either, but it's that time again, when we need to start thinking about those closely looming Christmas parties and more importantly, what to wear.
Luckily for you, we've composed a list of our TOP 5 Festive frocks that the Season has to offer, so you can stop trawling the internet and bag yourself a sensational look this Winter.
It's all in the details...
We've been thinking a lot about styling this week at Arabella HQ, in particular the little finishing touches that bring your look together.
It's often the last thing we think about when we're dressing, but sometimes the accessories and styling are the key ingredient to your outfit.
Each season, the collections rely on the best quality colours and fabrics available at the time of manufacture, so naturally there are similarities in each collection which make it easy for us to cross-brand our look.
We cannot get over how perfect the new TISSA arrivals complement the RUNDHOLZ colour palette this time and add the ultimate finishing touch. Check it out...
This olive/ khaki green is so heavily featured across the collections this season that we are truly embracing the earthy vibe. If green isn't your colour don't panic- you can give a nod to the trend with footwear, wristies or one of the beautiful napa lambskin bags...wear with greys and blacks to tone down the look.
Do note too ladies that the green trend is set to overlap into SS18 so any investments this season will stand you in good stead for next year...Buy clever - Other colours for SS18 include red, rose pink, dusky lilac, hot pink and chalk white. It's set to be a colourful spring!
Arabella PRE-LOVED Online!
Following the success of our pre-loved in store, we have selected our
Top PRE-LOVED Picks
and made them available to buy online! You're Welcome!
All of these pieces are one-offs and have been gently worn. With this in mind, unfortunately none of the items are returnable so please check the listings carefully before making your purchase. We will of course try and give as much detail as possible for your peace of mind.
Think of it as your own personal Arabella eBay. The only difference is, we've already filtered out the things you don't need, and selected the best that pre-loved has to offer. Each week we will gather a very small, exclusive collection of our favorite pre-loved and make it available for purchase! They will always be different and always totally one-off so don't miss out on these unbelievable bargains!
I have an apology to make...
It's been far too long since I've been in touch, but I'm sure you'll forgive me when I let you in on what we've been up to!
Here at Arabella HQ we haven't stopped this Season! With the hot weather we enjoyed throughout June and July, (yes I know it feels like a distant memory!), we have been rushed off our feet in store trying to find your perfect summer looks.
Then of course, we have been between London, Manchester and Paris ordering our AW17 and SS18 collections, which are set to be some of our best yet so we feel like our feet haven't touched the ground! As I write this, the team are busy uploading the new arrivals onto our website which we are beyond excited to share with you! Keep your eyes peeled for new products being added to our AW17 COLLECTION daily!
So what's the latest?
- More Mama b has arrived this week, including some excellent accessories that we think complete the look. Having a peak through the look book, it's safe to say that this winter we can be even more daring than normal when it comes to mixing and matching our colours, fabrics and prints. Layering is of course going to be key this season, so for those of you who struggle to decide what works best for you, as always, get in touch and we'll let you know what is working for us in store.
- Yet another drop of RUNDHOLZ has arrived, and once again, we are salivating as we prize each piece from the box. Here's a few of our ultimate favourites:-
- The AW17 Crea Concept has landed and there's a new twist on the brand, giving it a slightly edgier feel while staying true to the beautiful tailored, sophisticated Crea look we all know and love. There's a mixture of casual, easy pieces for everyday, as well as a few more formal styles to dress up your look.
Here's our top picks for smart-cas this Autumn:-
We have lots in the pipeline this season, the first of which will be our annual coffee morning for Macmillan which will be taking place all day on 29th September. We will have all the usual goodies, cakes, tea and bubbly will be flowing. We hope to see you to support this wonderful cause- It's always a fantastic atmosphere in store and this year we will be hosting a BAKE OFF for all of you Mary Berry's out there! All entries must be delivered on or before the morning of the 29th please ladies. There will be an Arabella gift voucher up for grabs for the winner! So get baking!
For those of you like me that aren't so good in the kitchen, we will be thrilled to receive any donation to the cause inc bubbly, shop-bought treats (M&S have a special range dedicated to the cause) and of course your monetary donations on the day.
We hope to see you then!
Style Porn: Crea SS17
Sit back, Relax and let us take you to the calm of the Seaside.
The Crea Concept SS17 video look book shows us how they intended us to wear the collection (although of course, as ever, we encourage you to go your own way if you prefer, with a little twist or turn).
We've made it really easy to find the pieces we have in stock too by giving you the links below of a few of our favourites.
Although the video look book shows us some of the best of the collection, there's plenty more to see on our website, bought with our customers in mind, so CHECK IT OUT and GET IN TOUCH if you need any help...
The Mama b look is one of effortless style, however it's not always easy to piece items together carefully, whilst maintaining the 'just threw it together' theme.
In the store we love to show our clients how to experiment with the collection, often surprising them by extending the realms of their comfort zone, so we thought it only fair that we lend a hand to our online customers, just in time for the Bank Holiday weekend.
Okay- So first things first: COLOURS & FABRICS:
The two focal colours this season are ELICRISO and NUVOLA. It's important to note that the colours don't really work together as they're too similar to contrast yet not quite similar enough to match. But there's plenty of other colours to work with so bear with me.
Elicriso is the name of an Italian plant and the colour refers to the stems of the plants rather than the flower. Described best as a light sage green, it complements a grey palette as well as the SALVIA green used also in the collection. Salvia is a deeper green while maintaining the delicate, natural look.
Nuvola on the other hand, is Italian for 'Cloud' so as you'd expect, is a beautiful silver blue-grey, a refreshing change from the usual pale greys we see this time of year.This colour sits well with the OLTREBLU pieces- a rich, strong navy blue, incorporating a nautical element to the collection.
Fairly new to Arabella, this season we've been forced to embrace a splash of pink into our wardrobes and surprisingly, we really like it! The ROSE SMOKE collection looks exactly as it sounds-subtle, delicate, whilst not too girly. The shade works with every other colour in the Mama b collection so it's an easy winner to complete an outfit.
Finally we come to PANNA & NERO - in layman's terms: cream & black. Use these colours as always to break up an outfit or as the base to a look.
Before we continue, note that colours vary slightly between fabrics- in this collection we have jerseys, lightweight knits, linen and soft fleece for those balmy summer evenings. They're designed to work together though-so don't let that worry you!
So Let's Layer!
Now you're equipped with the knowledge of the palette we're working with, lets create some looks, using some simple but effective style tips:
Pattern on pattern. If you're brave enough to wear matching, especially if you're working with pattern then don't stop! It's a great look and should be encouraged. However, if like many of our ladies, you feel like it's just a little too much, break it up like we've done here on our lovely model Jade by using a thin cami or T-Shirt between layers. We've created the illusion here of a slimmer middle as Jade's conscious of her "mummy tummy" after giving birth, by breaking the stripes up with a black cami asymmetrically. The additional ruching also disguises any lumps and bumps that we may wish to camouflage. This works best when you're working with jersey. This tip means that curvy ladies can rock this look too!
(Model wears Gagia T-Shirt in Elicriso/Nuvola stripe with coordinating Lilla stripe skirt.)
1-The RUNDHOLZ Black Label Sea colour works beautifully with the Elicriso palette so to add interest - scarf up!
2- DO dare to wear double denim! The denim Pavero pant is perfect for a relaxed summer look and works best when worn with one of the complementing denim pieces.
3-You CAN wear a loose fit on the top AND the bottom without being drowned in fabric! Most people believe that if you wear a loose fitting top or pant, then the opposite must be fitted to avoid looking like a sack of potatoes, but it's not always the case. As long as the top is cropped enough to show off a fitted waistband or a skinnier layer slightly longer breaking up the two pieces, the look will elongate the silhouette. The Ninfa top is a very good example of this.
4-Add interest to a dress. You can't overlook the exceptional shapes of the Mama b dresses which of course work as stand alone pieces without any help from us. However, to get the most out of a dress it's worth knowing what you can do to style it a few different ways. Under a plain dress, a striped arm is always a nice touch to add a sense of fun. Or, if its a slightly shorter dress, experiment with a fitted skirt underneath to add length. The Lilla and the Adela work a treat. And if it gets chilly, you can layer a dress with a loose crop T-Shirt or knit over the top (in line with your navel is just about the right length.)
5-Give us a call. We've given you lots of tips here but sometimes, its not easy to visualise what an outfit will look like in 'real life'. We can try it on for you, send photographs and advise you on the best options for you, before you commit to order, so don't hesitate to get in touch!


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War in The Pacific
Director: Roland Emmerich
Cast: Ed Skrein, Patrick Wilson, Dennis Quaid, Woody Harrelson, Mandy Moore, Luke Evans, Luke Kleintank, Aaron Eckhart, Nick Jonas, Keean Johnson, Etushi Toyokawa, Tadanobu Asano, Darren Criss, Brandon Sklenar, Jake Manley
The Battle of Midway was the turning point in the fight between the Americans and the Japanese in the summer of 1942, which followed on from the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbour in December 1941.
German director Roland Emmerich who brought viewers such films as Anonymous, 2012, The Day After Tomorrow and Independence Day, directs Midway with explosive special effects and excellent sound editing by Peter Bawlec.
Emmerich expertly recreates a good old fashioned war film with Midway aided by a superb ensemble cast who all play real life heroes who participated and survived the epic Battle of Midway.
This cast includes Ed Skrein (Maleficent, Mistress of Evil) who plays maverick pilot Dick Best, Mandy Moore plays his outspoken wife Ann Best, Patrick Wilson as naval intelligence officer Edwin Layton, Oscar nominee Woody Harrelson (Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri) plays Chester W. Nimitz, Welsh actor Luke Evans plays Wade McClusky, Dennis Quaid plays William Halsey and Aaron Eckhart plays Jimmy Doolittle.
There are also brief appearances by musician turned actor Nick Jonas as Bruno Gaido and American Crime Story Golden Globe winner Darren Criss as Eugene Lindsay.
What screenwriter Wes Tooke does insightfully is present the battle of Midway from both the American and the Japanese perspectives showing that in every war there are always losses on both side, while highlighting the specific historical landmarks which pinpointed Japanese aggression in the Far East and the Pacific.
The bombing of Pearl Harbour dragged America into the Second World War and caused the Pacific Theatre of War to be fraught with tragedy, aggression and strategic victories on both sides until eventually the Japanese sued for peace in 1945 after the American's decisive and devastating atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
With spectacular visual effects, Midway is highly recommended viewing for fans of genuine historical War films which as a genre Hollywood seems to have disregarded in favour of superhero fantasy franchises.
Midway gets a film rating of 7.5 out of 10 is definitely worth seeing for the visual effects, the battle sequences and the portrayal of historical events during World War II which pitted two naval world powers against each other: America and the Empire of the Sun.
Live Fast, Die Harder
Fast and Furious 8
Director: F. Gary Gray
Cast: Vin Diesel, Jason Statham, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, Charlize Theron, Tyrese Gibson, Chris Bridges, Kurt Russell, Scott Eastwood, Helen Mirren, Luke Evans, Nathalie Emmanuel, Kristofer Hivuju, Elsa Pataky
As if there weren't enough Fast and Furious films, there has to be an eighth film less the appearance of actor Paul Walker who tragically died in a car accident in California in 2013, just after filming The Fast and Furious 7.
The Italian Job director F. Gary Gray assembles an international cast featuring most of the actors from the previous films including Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto, Michelle Rodriguez as Letty along with Tyrese Gibson as Roman and Chris Bridges as Tej Parker. This time the chief villain is South African born Oscar winner Charlize Theron (Monster) as ruthless hacker Cipher who entices Dominic into working for him after she approaches him in a Havana Street. Cipher's hold of Dominic turns to be blackmail and she constantly manipulates his familial duties and his bond to his gang of drivers.
To add some muscle to the cast are Dwayne Johnson as Hobbs and action man Jason Statham as Deckard who are recruited by a covert intelligence officer aptly identified as Mr Nobody played by Kurt Russell who is definitely experience a resurgence in his career. Mr Nobody's sidekick Little Nobody is played by Scott Eastwood (Fury) son of veteran actor Clint Eastwood.
Let's face it the screenwriters are not exactly imaginative with character names. Suffice to say is that audiences that enjoyed all the other Fast and Furious films will definitely enjoy this international joyride as the action swiftly moves from Havana, Cuba to New York and then onto an icy showdown in Russia which involves a nuclear submarine among all the fast cars and snowmobiles. The Manhattan action sequence might be implausible but is definitely not an advert for the benefits of self-driving cars which can be remotely hacked. See it to believe it.
Considering that Fast and the Furious 8 was number one at the South African box office for three consecutive weeks since its Easter weekend opening and that the action film has grossed over a $1 billion dollars worldwide there is definitely enough fan support to sustain this fast-paced action franchise for further films to come.
Judging by the packed cinema when I watched the film, Fast and Furious 8 or the Fate of the Furious has the winning combination of fast cars, gadgets, beautiful women and a healthy dose of Hollywood cameos. This is popcorn cinema at its most formulaic and these films certainly keeps many actors employed.
As the characters live fast and some of them die harder, Fast and Furious 8 is a fun-filled action film but don't expect anything too highbrow. Audiences should look out for Game of Thrones stars Nathalie Emmanuel as Ramsey and Norwegian actor Kristofer Hivuju as Toretto's musclebound enemy Rhodes.
Fast and Furious 8 gets a film rating of 7 out of 10. If you enjoyed the other films, then this film will satisfy even the most ardent speed racers who can visually salivate at fast cars and daring stunts.
Vanity and Virtue
Beauty and the Beast
Director: Bill Condon
Cast: Dan Stevens, Emma Watson, Kevin Kline, Luke Evans, Josh Gad, Hattie Morahan, Emma Thompson, Ian McKellen, Stanley Tucci, Audra McDonald, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Nathan Mack
When Disney does a live action version of a classic animated film, audiences know they are going to do it brilliantly. Beauty and the Beast is absolutely superb and extremely enjoyable viewing.
If audiences are going to pay for one cinema ticket this year, buy a ticket for Beauty and the Beast.
Originally based on the French fairy tale La Belle et la Bête written by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve in 1740, Beauty and the Beast is an extraordinary visual feast.
The first aspect Disney got right was the crucial casting of Beauty and the Beast. With a mostly British cast, Belle is played by Emma Watson (The Bling Ring) and the Beast played by Dan Stevens who rose to fame in Julian Fellowes BBC hit series Downton Abbey. For the real villain of the piece, Welsh actor Luke Evans (Dracula Untold) is cast as the arrogant Gaston and Josh Gad stars as his sidekick Lefou.
Oscar winner Kevin Kline (A Fish called Wanda) plays Belle's hapless father Maurice who during a journey to the market is side tracked by vicious wolves and lands up as an unwitting guest of the Beast in his cavernous castle with only talking furniture for company.
The flamboyant candelabra Lumiere is played by Ewan McGregor (Our Kind of Traitor) and the mantel piece clock Cogsworth is wonderfully played by Ian McKellen (Gods and Monsters, Mr Holmes) while the teapot Mrs Potts is voiced by Oscar winner Emma Thompson (Howard's End). Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Belle, Concussion) plays Plumette and Stanley Tucci (The Devil Wears Prada) voices the maestro Cadenza.
What really makes Beauty and the Beast so lovely is the music, the music and the music. From the director of Dreamgirls and Gods and Monsters Bill Condon delivers a fantastic film retaining the story's authentic fairy tale which deftly combines romance with action and music. Beauty and the Beast has gorgeous costumes designed by Oscar winner Jacqueline Durran (Anna Karenina) accompanying the film's exceptional production design by Sarah Greenwood.
Both the headstrong Belle and the grumpy Beast form an unlikely romance overcoming vanity and retaining virtue while they have to compete against the duplicitous Gaston and break the immortal spell cast on the Beast and his lively accompaniments.
Highly recommended viewing for all age groups, Beauty and the Beast gets a film rating of 9 out of 10.
Although running at over two hours this Disney fantasy musical is worth watching and audiences should stay seated to watch the spectacular end credits.
Off the Rails
The Girl on the Train
Director: Tate Taylor
Cast: Emily Blunt, Haley Bennett, Rebecca Ferguson, Justin Theroux, Luke Evans, Edgar Ramirez, Laura Pepron, Allison Janney, Lisa Kudrow
The Help director Tate Taylor tackles the cinematic adaptation of Paula Hawkins shocking suburban thriller The Girl on the Train which had book clubs the world over guessing what really occurred.
Golden Globe nominee Emily Blunt plays the prying and lonely Rachel, a boozing thirtysomething woman who is recovering from her failed marriage to the malevolent Tom, played by the rakish Justin Theroux (Mulholland Drive).
As Rachel travels the trains between suburban New York and the city, she watches Megan Hipwell, wonderfully played by the gorgeous rising star Haley Bennett (The Magnificent Seven, The Equalizer) as she pouts from her sumptuous home while playing coy with her hunky husband, Scott played by Luke Evans.
The action of the novel takes place in suburban Oxford which is Americanized to suburban upstate New York in the film. Soon the plot begins to unravel as Megan through a series of flashbacks is portrayed as a mixed up bored housewife who appears to be having an affair with her dashing psycho therapist, played by Edgar Ramirez (Point Break, Zero Dark Thirty).
The manipulative Tom has moved on from the sad and pesky Rachel and is now living with the doll-faced Anna, played with an uncharacteristic blandness by Swedish star Rebecca Ferguson who was so brilliant in Florence Foster Jenkins and Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation.
Then the unthinkable happens in a seemingly ordinary suburb: the beautiful Megan goes missing and Rachel for her desire to get involved in a mystery besides the real reason she is sipping martinis all day, is soon embroiled in a dangerous murder where she can't quite remember what really happened on that fateful night when Megan Hipwell disappeared.
The Girl on The Train is a book club novel made into a Book club film, with a brilliant performance by Emily Blunt and suitably adequate performances by all three of the hunky male co-stars. However the best performance is certainly by Haley Bennett as the doomed but utterly sultry Megan Hipwell, who is the victim of a terrible crime.
Audiences should watch out for great supporting roles by Allison Janney as a tough cop and Lisa Kudrow as the woman who unlocks the real reason why Rachel and Tom's marriage went off the rails.
The Girl on the Train is recommended viewing but audiences should be warned this film is not as gripping as the brilliant David Fincher suburban thriller Gone Girl, which featured an Oscar nominated performance by Rosamund Pike. Nevertheless this is an entertaining and watchable thriller saved by excellent performances by Emily Blunt and Haley Bennett.
A Fraternal Send Off
Fast and Furious 7
Director: James Wan
Cast: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Lucas Black, Tyrese Gibson, Djimon Hounsou, Kurt Russell, Chris Bridges, Luke Evans, Ronda Rousey, John Brotherton, Ali Fazal
Fast and Furious fans will not be disappointed with the seventh instalment of this hugely successful globetrotting film franchise as almost the entire cast of the previous six films are reunited in a poignant and brash fraternal send off to co-star Paul Walker, who died tragically in a car accident in Santa Clarita, California during the shooting of Fast and Furious 7 on the 30th November 2013.
This time the enemy amongst others is Deckard Shaw played with brawn by action star Jason Statham who after the defeat of his brother in London travels to Los Angeles and vows to hunt down all those responsible which include Hobbs played by Dwayne The Rock Johnson, Dominic Torreto played by Vin Diesel as well as Brian O'Conner played by the late Paul Walker. Even Michelle Rodriguez has a bigger role in this film as Torreto's kick-ass slightly amnesiac girlfriend Letty.
This time the enemy amongst others is Deckard Shaw played with brawn by action star Jason Statham who after the defeat of his brother in London travels to Los Angeles and vows to hunt down all those responsible which include Hobbs played by Dwayne The Rock Johnson, Dominic Tureto played by Vin Diesel as well as Brian O'Conner played by the late Paul Walker. Even Michelle Rodriguez has a bigger role in this film as Tureto's kick-ass slightly amnesiac girlfriend Letty.
Add some new faces such as Kurt Russell as the aptly titled Mr Nobody and Oscar nominee Djimon Hounson (Blood Diamond) as the other more nefarious villain Jakande as well as some familiar faces like Tyrese Gibson (2 Fast 2 Furious), Lucas Black (Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift) and this sequel is set to satisfy fans of this adrenalin pumping action series right from the opening fight scenes between Statham (Transporter, Safe) and Johnson (G. I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra).
As the seventh instalment of Fast and Furious was funded by Media Rights Capital, which is based in Abu Dhabi so should the action for a large part of this film. The Abu Dhabi skyscraper sequence in Fast and Furious 7 at a Jordanian billionaire prince's penthouse party is sure to delight fans the world over and certainly attract new ones in the Middle East, even though the action scenes do mimic that of Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol which was set in Dubai.
Although the plot for Fast and Furious 7 may be convoluted and the storyline slightly far-fetched, the action sequences and car chase scenes are amazing from the Azerbaijan mountain sequence to the fabulous Abu Dhabi segment to the final explosive showdown in downtown Los Angeles which tends to drag on a bit but is no less entertaining if slightly implausible.
Most fittingly, the film ends with a poignant and memorable tribute scene on the beach in Malibu to one of its late stars, Paul Walker and it's for this reason that fans will definitely see this film.
Recommended viewing for adrenalin junkies, petrol heads and fans of The Expendables and Mission Impossible film series, Fast and Furious 7 can be forgiven for being overlong, it's a fitting fraternal send off to one its own stars. The action and stunt sequences are truly out of this world. See Fast and Furious 7 to believe it!
The Middle Earth Saga
The Hobbit:
The Battle of the Five Armies
Director: Peter Jackson
Cast: Martin Freeman, Benedict Cumberbatch, Lee Pace, Evangeline Lilly, Richard Armitage, Luke Evans, Orlando Bloom, Christopher Lee, Cate Blanchett, Ian McKellan, Hugo Weaving, Aidan Turner, James Nesbitt, Dean O'Gorman
After the massive success of The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, New Zealand director Peter Jackson (Heavenly Creatures) creates another trilogy out of J. R. R. Tolkien's first novel The Hobbit with An Unexpected Journey, The Desolation of Smaug and the final film, The Battle of the Five Armies, each film being internationally released sequentially from 2012 to 2014 in time for the Christmas Holidays.
Bilbo Baggins and his gang of dwarves go on a quest to defeat the dreadful dragon Smaug and reclaim the gold hidden in the Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor. The Battle of The Five Armies is naturally pure fantasy and really has to be seen in conjunction with the first two Hobbit films. With hideous orcs and elves fighting each other along with dwarves and humans, lead by Bard the Dragon Slayer (Luke Evans), this is wonderful CGI action and moments of humour thrown in. Whilst the Lord of the Rings Trilogy was a tad darker in tone, the Hobbit is lighter and aiming for a younger audience, but just as enjoyable.
Ably assisted by a great supporting cast including Sir Ian McKellan as Gandolf the Grey, Cate Blanchett as Galadriel, Luke Evans as Bard, Orlando Bloom as the Elf fighter Legolas, Martin Freeman's portrayal of the beloved Bilbo Baggins caught up in a war far greater than what his pretty shire existence is used to, is perfect. Freeman's status as an actor has risen considerably after this franchise and his wonderful portrayal as Lester Nygaard in the hit TV series Fargo.
The Hobbit Trilogy is a precursor to the Lord of the Rings Trilogy yet naturally all six films should ideally be seen on the big screen in 3D and digital sound. I watched the first two Hobbit films on DVD, and saw The Battle of the Five Armies in a Cinema and the visual effects were spell bounding especially the scenes with the Dragon Smaug obliterating the human's village and also the fantastic war sequence which takes up pretty much most of the second half of this film.
There has been criticism that Peter Jackson was milking the Hobbit Story into a multi-million dollar film franchise as the Tolkien's book is so short, however its quite clear that with the success of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy, the studios gave him free reign, so yes that is precisely what he did, knowing full well that The Hobbit brand marketability would be huge.
Fans of both The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Trilogy will certainly not be complaining. Many battles and legends alluded to in the Hobbit novel are superbly expanded upon and given their full cinematic exploration. Middle Earth never looked this glamorous, spectacular and daunting.
Mexican director Guillermo del Toro (Pan's Labyrinth, Pacific Rim) assists Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens with screenwriting on the Hobbit movies, so director Peter Jackson can do what he does best – recreating the world of Middle Earth and exploring fantasy in its supreme entirety.
For continuity purposes it also helps having the wonderful Sir Ian McKellan, Oscar winner Cate Blanchett and even veteran screen actor Christopher Lee return to the Hobbit films in supporting roles, making this trilogy just as fun and exciting as the brilliant Lord of the Rings franchise which dazzled audiences in the first decade of the 21st century. Benedict Cumberbatch voices the evil dragon Smaug which guards a horde of gold belonging to the Dwarf King.
Now the question remains will Peter Jackson tackle the other J. R. R. Tolkien novel The Silmarillion ?
Vlad the Impaler
Dracula Untold
Director: Gary Shore
Cast: Luke Evans, Dominic Cooper, Sarah Gadon, Charles Dance, Diarmaid Murtagh, Art Parkinson, Noah Huntley
15th Century Transylvanian Prince Vlad is forced to protect his kingdom from the onslaught of the expanding Ottoman Empire as the Turks threaten to invade his lands enslaving teenage boys for forced conscription to the Turkish army. Through many bloody battles, Prince Vlad, suitably played by Luke Evans (The Fast and the Furious 6) gets the nickname of the Impaler who impales invading armies and unfriendly villagers on gruesome stakes.
Dracula Untold starts in 1442, the height of the middle ages, with Prince Vlad and a group of men entering broken tooth mountain, whereby hidden in a dark cave an evil force looms. That force is an immortal vampire who made a pact with a demon for his eternal bloodsucking powers.
As the Turkish forces advance on Transylvania headed by Sultan Mekmet downplayed by the swarthy Dominic Cooper (The Duchess, The Devil's Double) threatening to enslave the male population of Vlad's precarious kingdom and also his precious son Prince Ingeras played by Art Parkinson.
Craving supernatural powers, Vlad rushes off into the evil liar and confronts his fears by sipping from the blood of this manipulative master vampire, wonderfully played by Charles Dance (last seen in HBO's Game of Thrones) in exchange for extraordinary strength and acute nocturnal abilities.
However like all pacts with the devil there is always a catch. If after three days Vlad drinks human blood again then he will be immortalized as a vampire forever and as per his order of the Dragon, will eternally take the title of the infamous Dracula. However Vlad the Vampire in the course of three days shies away from shining silver, sunlight and wooden crosses, revealing his true form to his disconcerted legions.
With all the mythologies and movie histories surrounding Dracula and vampire, director Gary Shore refreshingly decided not to go the gory or sexually explicit route and in turn creates a tame if not entertaining historical version of Dracula in Dracula Untold, assisted by some great visual effects especially the fight sequence between Vlad and Mekmet amongst bags of glittering silver.
Canadian star Sarah Gadon (Cosmopolis, Belle) plays Vlad's voluptuous luckless wife, Mirena who unfortunately has to become the bride of Dracula…
Whilst this film is not Twilight or the elegant Neil Jordan film, Interview with a Vampire, Dracula Untold is a mild yet enjoyable middle of the road historical epic about the origins of this mythical bloodsucker giving more credibility to his alter ego as a merciless Transylvanian Prince Vlad, who was willing to sell his soul to the devil to save his mountainous kingdom.
Unlike Francis Ford Coppola's 1990's film Bram Stoker's Dracula, this film is a less ambitious version of the iconic bloodsucker helped by good performances by Evans and Gadon with more seasoned actors like Charles Dance and Dominic Cooper adding some credibility whilst the film focuses more on the historical origins of Dracula than any of the contemporary post-Victorian Gothic reincarnations.
Dracula Untold is recommended viewing for vampire fans and those that like their blood sucking a little light on the veins, moving the film swiftly out of violent epic mode and more into the historical fantasy genre.
Cars and Girls
Fast and Furious 6
Director: Justin Lin
Cast: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, John Ortiz, Jordana Brewster, Gina Carano, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Shea Whigham, Luke Evans, Gal Gadot
Director Justin Lin's flashy sixth installment of the now popular and hugely appealing Fast and Furious franchise moves the action away from the Americas and Asia to Europe and the United Kingdom, specifically London and Spain. Reuniting the entire cast of all the previous Fast and Furious movies with the exception of Lucas Black from Tokyo Drift, Fast and Furious 6 settles on the successful male orientated formulaic narrative appeal of fast cars, tough girls and furious heroes who drive the host city into a frenzy.
In this case the post-industrial aspect of London's 21st century image is exploited complete with panoramic views of the British Capital's unique skyline including The Shard skyscraper and rounded off with a scene at the Battersea Power Station, between Dominic Toretto coolly played by Vin Diesel and the recently resurrected bad girl Letty played by Michelle Rodriguez.
The villain in this ensemble is international terrorist Owen Shore, ably played by Welsh actor Luke Evans and the cast features Tyrese Gibson as the comic fast talking playboy Roman first introduced in the Miami based 2 Fast 2 Furious along with rapper Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Paul Walker reprises his role as former LA cop turned outlaw Brian O'Conner, Jordana Brewster as his wife Mia (her star rising out of the new Dallas series) and Gina Carano as Riley who was last seen as the kick-ass man eliminating assassin in Steven Soderbergh spy thriller Haywire.
Cars + Girls = Winning Formula
The main star of these Fast and Furious films, besides the sexy girls and speeding cars are the incredibly brilliant action sequences which most of the films have delivered and underpins their continued success. Targeted Male Audience = Cars + Girls = Winning Formula.
Naturally the storyline is secondary in the incredible stunt sequences which in this film are thrilling to say the least especially the chase sequence on a Spanish highway involving a formidable tank. Unlikely yes! But hey this is the movies! Equally influenced by both the success of the latest James Bond film Skyfall and the Expendibles series, Fast and Furious 6 uses the London locations wisely complete with a gritty underground girl on girl fight sequence and a terrific chase sequence through the West End.
Inevitably all these characters are essentially American so they do look incredibly out of place in ever shifting cosmopolitan London and this film would not have been thrilling without making the City of Westminster look like a NASCAR raceway.
The ridiculously over the top and thrilling climax sequence involving a heavy artillery military aircraft is straight out of an Arnold Schwarzeneggar film, with Dwayne Johnson fulfilling the 21st century version of Arnie's action hero. Fast and Furious 6 is a no brainer when it comes to dazzling stunts and action sequences, but don't expect any intricate plot twists or epic characterization. The fact that the film ends with a warning telling viewers not to try and emulate these stunt drivers, points to the essentially massive audience following this franchise has generated internationally from when the first Fast and the Furious was release in 2001, not to mention the inherent testosterone fueled need for speed, by at least three quarters of the younger male population worldwide. See Fast and the Furious 6 for fantastic stunts, cool cars, high action and as a substitute for any pent up fraternal frustrations.


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June 4, 2019
Courtney Place made a bold statement in her junior year at Augustana University:
"I have an idea, and I want to change the world with it."
Less than two years later, her vision for a movement to recognize female athletes has been honored by Victoria's Secret Pink with a new national award.
See Us evolved into a social media and fundraising success, benefiting the Women's Sports Foundation and holding drives for athletic clothes and feminine hygiene products.
"It's a movement that spreads awareness about female athletes being underrepresented, sexualized and judged on appearance rather than ability," Place said. "I hope that it just spreads awareness and starts conversations that didn't happen before, and I think that it's a hard subject to talk about, and a lot of people are afraid to discuss female empowerment in general but with sports especially, and hopefully I want it to become a nationally known thing."
Days after Place graduated in May, she learned she was one of 20 winners of Victoria's Secret Pink's first GRL PWR Project, which came with a $10,000 prize.
There were more than 5,000 submissions for the awards, and the judges chose 20 based on how the project empowered the applicant or others.
"The GRL PWR Project is important to the Pink brand because we are always looking to encourage our customer to find their voice and to support the dreams of young women who exemplify ambition, optimism and confidence," Pink CEO Amy Hauk said in a statement. "We are very excited to be celebrating the inaugural class of the GRL PWR Project, each of whom have been selected because of their bright contributions to the future."
Place will get to grow #SEEUS. It's becoming a program at Her Next Play, a nonprofit in the Twin Cities that empowers female athletes to launch successful careers, and Place will oversee it.
"I have an idea, and I want to change the world with it." With those words, an Augustana University grad set off on a mission that now has been nationally recognized by Victoria's Secret Pink.


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Sale of the popular Gridiron Grill restaurant in the Callaway Village Shopping Center. Long term lease available to proven restaurant operator at attractive rates and terms. All furniture, fixtures, and equipment included. Gorgeous kitchen with walk-in freezer and chill box, plus all equipment needed for a full-service breakfast, lunch and dinner menu. Wide back door access for deliveries and loading. Two bar stations, beer taps, and extra liquor storage. State of the art POS system included. Too many other features to mention. Plenty of convenient parking!
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Sale of attractive and highly visible pad site on the busy corner of MD Rte. 5 and Rte. 249 next to the Callaway Village Shopping Center. Perfect location for many uses consistent with zoning. This is lot 5 in front of the Center at 20830 Callaway Village Way. The pad has two easy access points, is level, and ready for development. Some parking area is already paved. Adjacent land could be added to provide a larger pad site!
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This is the sale of the furniture, fixtures, and equipment of the "Gridiron Grill" in the Callaway Village Shopping Center. 3,000 SF of fully improved and operating restaurant available with a long term lease at attractive rates. Seller will cooperate in the transfer of the liquor license. Financial details available to qualified purchaser. Just remodeled, new service bar being built, new Point of Sale system installed.
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