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'Community' "Paranormal Parentage" Preview
'Community' will take us on another one of its ambitious concept episodes next Thursday with the Comic-Con-themed "Conventions of Space and Time," but tomorrow's all-new episode "Paranormal Parentage" will celebrate Halloween a bit unintentionally late as the gang visits Pierce's mansion for the first time, getting lost on the way to a Halloween party! And what mysteries should the Greendale gang find hidden in Pierce's mansion, pray-tell? Check out the latest clip from tomorrow's "Paranormal Parentage" for a clue!
NBC might be in dire straights these days, but that won't stop the Greendale gang of 'Community' from making the best of a trip to Pierce Hawthorne (Chevy Chase's) cavernous mansion in Thursday's all-new episode "Paranormal Parentage." Accordingly, NBC has released a brand-new clip from the outing, which features Shirley (Yvette Nicole Brown) and Troy (Donald Glover) happening upon Pierce's "special gym," the significance of which is largely lost on Troy. No, collars are not for "secret dogs."
Elsewhere, as the season goes on we'll see guest turns from 'Seinfeld' star Jason Alexander in a mysterious role, Brie Larson, 'Battlestar Galactica' vet Tricia Helfer, 'Bridesmaids' star Matt Lucas, Malcolm McDowell as the gang's new history professor, and Hollywood icon James Brolin as Jeff (Joel McHale)'s father.
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I am releasing my archives. Cleaning out my Drafts. Some of what I have written has been directed specifically to my descendants and address things that were going on at the time I started processing it on 'paper'. This particular piece was born out of a convo the Boomers in my family were having about our Millennial kids. As Boomers, we were raised by parents who rarely expressed emotion, compared with our children, who tend to express them exclusively. I worked on this one several times since I started it awhile back. It starts out as an emotional rant and gives way to something more rational. I cleaned it up a tad, but have let it stand raw and as is, because it is a live demonstration of my "process".
Grrrr, Hisssssssss~
I love to resent them!
And in many cases, I might actually hate them.
They are such a fucking drag at times!! I hate the way they get in my way!!
I really REALLY do not like "feelings".
If I could avoid them all together, I would.
I probably would anyway.
Well…I might!!
Well, not really. Feelings can be cool!
But DAMN!!
From sorrow to surprise and falling in love, we can be completely held captive by these bizarre human sensory experiences that we have zero control over, as a lot of them stem from chemical reactions. We only have control over how we choose to express or contain them.
I know it is human to feel stuff. I get it. But as a WOMEN, this is magnified for me. We feel emotional things more. As a 'hormonal women', I feel everything exponentially, right now. I am an adult teenager and I freaking totally hate it!!
Oh. My. God
(Grits Teeth)
What a curse it can be, to be the polar opposite of Spock! Hormone driven emotional outburst are problematic for all gals, and it isn't just a generalization I mean, isn't that why some MAN named them, Whore-Moans??
I literally have to wade through my feelings, to get reach rationality. It pisses me off that I have to go through all of that. Plus, it gets super challenging once every forking month. Given I have been challenged with a hormone based illness, it has been magnified to epic levels, of the worst kind. To the point where I can't even stand myself, so I can see why others might have a problem with hormone driven, crazy too!
But I am not here today to talk about my feelings.
Screw that!!
I am here today to talk about YOURS!
So let's talk about your feeling, or more precisely I want to speak to the generation that feels they should not only express them every chance they get, they make vital decisions based on them!! A recent search online says demonstrates humanity is leaning towards feelings being more important than FACTS?!
While new scientific research suggests that emotions contribute to rational decision making, and indeed plays a role in epistemic reasoning, it does not mean we should solely rely on our feelings when making critical life changing choices. From the pulpit to the mall, da man has been triggering our emotions to sell us stuff since the moment they realized how to pull at our heart strings. And we fall for it every time. Given this method has been used against us in every conceivable way, why wouldn't the practice make it's way into our educational halls. Now we have the science to prove it logic sits dangerously close to emotion at the table of choices.
But what does that mean exactly. Does is automatically mean our emotional feelings should govern our life, and trump the thinking of the rationally minded? We know that in the absence of human emotions, we have pure logic, as Governor. But that is the mindset of a psychopath. So do we want the purely logical calling the shots?
That doesn't 'feel' right!
We are more than capable of using both to navigate our lives! So we absolutely should. Feelings, senses, logic based on experience, all have their place. REGARDLESS if we live in a manipulative culture than seeks to celebrate one over the other. We MUST think this one out for ourselves.
So this is how I do it. This is what works for me and I am not alone. All the true grownups in the room, do this too:
I wade through the uncomfortable and sometimes extreme emotions BEFORE I make any decision, and drive…that is straight up dangerous. And if at all possible, I do so privately or in the presence of a trusted friend/family member. It is what well seasoned, people of maturity do. Basically, because we have learned the hard way, this is a better way of doing business.
Only a child mixes the two and shoots from the hip. I know this is preferable and far less stressful, because I was actually a kid at one point, who allowed my feelings to rule my kingdom. My life has become far less chaotic, since I have chosen to honor both feeling and thinking, for the valuable human resources they are. I am hoping my "grands" will be far more rational than their parents.
Thank heavens, the pendulum continues to rock back and forth. It will eventually swing us all to something resembling stasis, as we evolve through each generation, as a species. As long as the "feeling" generation, doesn't feel like blowing us all up, before then, that is!
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Occupied by a number of diverse terrains and magnificent locations the city of Canberra has mesmerized visitors from various countries of the world for decades. Canberra's weather is quite extreme as it is located at quite a distance from the sea. People living in Canberra faces severe cold winters, inflicted by dense fog and significant occurrence of frosts. If you visit Canberra during its winters, which falls around June to August, then you might have the opportunity to witness the sights of snow fall in the central business district in the city.
Due to the elevation of the city and its extreme nature of the Canberra climate, the summers of the city are quite hot. The climate of the city is heavily influenced by the geographical terrains of the Australian Capital Territory that glorifies the beauty of Canberra. The various hills located in the city are surrounded with plush greenery, which significantly affects the climate of the region. People coming to this city are enthralled to view the magnificent Mount Majura, Mount Taylor and the Black mountains. The Mount Majura and Mount Mayor are in fact parts of the Canberra Nature Park. You will get to see different species of flora and fauna in the Canberra Nature Park.
One of the unique features of the Canberra climate is that you will get to see severe thunderstorms during the months of September and March. If you are planning to visit Canberra during this time then it would be wise to avoid it as you may face severe thunderstorms. In the winters the temperature in Canberra goes well below zero degree and temperature in the summers can reach even up to 40 degrees centigrade. The climate during the winters is quite liked by the visitors. Eying the increasing number of tourists coming year on year, a number of hotels have been built in Canberra. Canberra even comes with number of popular tourist attractions and with a pleasant Canberra weather you can have the most wonderful vacations in the city.


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|Vote Adriana Bohm for Red Clay School Board
I think it is also time to elect another school board member who is dedicated to advocating for all kids, especially including those inside the city limits of Wilmington.
I think it is time to move beyond the discussions about who is pro-Choice and pro-Charter or anti-Choice and anti-Charter and move into the realm of seriously analyzing what has gone wrong and right with Delaware public schools (especially in Red Clay) over the past 10-15 years.
I think it is time to elect Adriana Bohm to the Red Clay School Board, so with all the might and influence of The Delaware Libertarian (snicker, snicker) I am joining the Red Clay Education Association (strange bedfellows, eh?) in wholeheartedly endorsing her candidacy.
I believe she will make a positive difference for all the kids in Red Clay, no matter which schools they attend.
Check out her website and Facebook pages, and feel free to contact her directly. I did so, and I have been more than pleased with the responses I have gotten.


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Compose and play haptic patterns to customize your iOS app's haptic feedback.
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Core Haptics lets you add customized haptic and audio feedback to your app. Use haptics to engage users physically, with tactile and audio feedback that gets attention and reinforces actions. Some system-provided interface elements—like pickers, switches, and sliders—automatically provide haptic feedback as users interact with them. With Core Haptics, you extend this functionality by composing and combining haptics beyond the default patterns.
Your app can play custom haptic patterns crafted from basic building blocks called haptic events (
CHHaptic). Events can be transient, like the feedback you get from toggling a switch, or continuous, like the vibration or sound from a ringtone. You can use transient and continuous patterns independently, or build your pattern from precise combinations of the two. Another type of haptic event allows you to play customized audio content as part of your pattern.
Haptic Intensity and Sharpness
Regardless of the building block you choose to generate a custom haptic, you can control its intensity and sharpness. Intensity varies the haptic's amplitude or strength. Sharpness lets you determine the character of the haptic experience. For example, you can use sharpness values to convey an experience that's crisp, precise, and mechanical, or one that's soft, rounded, and organic.
Haptic Patterns
To add haptics to your app, you create an instance of
CHHaptic, load a pattern, and use the engine to create a player to play that pattern. You create a pattern in one of three ways:
Dictionaries. Each entry in the dictionary defines a single characteristic of the haptic, like its intensity, start time, or duration. See Playing a Single-Tap Haptic Pattern to learn more about creating a dictionary inline.
Arrays of events and parameters. The
CHHapticclass represents a haptic event as an object in code. The key-value pairs in a dictionary correspond to the properties and parameters associated with a
CHHaptic. Haptic event objects are just another representation of the haptics dictionary.
AHAP files. This JSON-compliant file format specifies a haptic pattern through key-value pairs, analogous to a dictionary literal, except in a text file. Add this file to your Xcode project bundle.
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OCT has features which are common to both ultrasound and microscopy. The resolution of clinical ultrasound imaging is typically 0.1 to 1 mm and depends on the sound wave frequency (3 to 40 MHz) used for imaging. High frequency ultrasound has been developed for research and clinical applications such as intravascular imaging.
Resolutions of 15 to 20 μm and finer have been achieved with frequencies of ~100 MHz. However, these high frequencies are strongly attenuated in biological tissues and imaging depths are limited to only a few millimeters. Microscopy and confocal microscopy are examples of imaging techniques which have extremely high resolutions, approaching 1 μm. Imaging is typically performed in an en face plane and resolutions are determined by the diffraction limit of light. Imaging depth in biological tissue is limited because image signal and contrast are significantly degraded by optical scattering. In most biological tissues, imaging can be performed to depths of only a few hundred microns.
OCT fills a gap between ultrasound and microscopy. Current OCT technologies have axial resolutions ranging from 1 to 15 μm, approximately 10 to 100 times finer than standard ultrasound imaging. The high resolution of OCT imaging enables the visualization of tissue architectural morphology. The principal disadvantage of OCT is that light is highly scattered by most tissues and attenuation from scattering limits the image penetration depths to ~2 mm. However, because OCT is an optical technology, it can be integrated with a wide range of instruments such as endoscopes, catheters, laparoscopes, or needles which enable internal body imaging.
The performance of an OCT system is mainly determined by its longitudinal (axial) resolution, transverse resolution, dynamic range (i.e. sensitivity) and data acquisition specifications, including digitization resolution and speed. For application in medical diagnosis, additional factors, e.g. non-contact vs. contact applicability, possible penetration into the investigated tissue, image contrast as well as extraction of functional or biochemical information in addition to the visualization of micro-structural morphology have to be considered. In addition, for clinical applications, compactness, user-friendliness, robustness, flexibility, overall costs of the OCT system, as well as the possibility to interface it to existing diagnostic technology are decisive factors.
In contrast to conventional and confocal microscopy, OCT achieves very high axial image resolutions independent of focusing conditions. The axial and transverse resolutions of OCT are decoupled:
As in conventional microscopy the transverse resolution and the depth of focus are determined by the focused transversal spot size. Increasing the numerical aperture of the objective increases the transverse resolution by reducing the focal spot size, but it decreases the depth of field, quantified by the confocal parameter b (cf. Figure below). Thus, improving the transverse resolution can be accomplished by increasing the numerical aperture (NA) of the objective, but at the same time decreasing b. A solution to this limitation is the use of a dynamic focus tracking system. Especially for ophthalmic retinal OCT imaging, low numerical aperture focusing is employed, because it is desirable to have a large depth of field and to use OCT to achieve high axial resolution.
The interference signal detected at the output of the interferometer is the electric field autocorrelation of the light source. As mentioned before, the full width at half maximum (FWHM) of this autocorrelation is the coherence length lc, which gives the axial resolution Δz and is inversely proportional to the width of the power spectrum. The envelope of this field autocorrelation is equivalent to the Fourier transform of the power spectrum. For a source with a Gaussian spectral distribution, the axial resolution Δz is primarily determined by the coherence length of the optical light source.
Hence high axial resolution may be achieved even with low numerical aperture (NA) beam delivery optics. Since the coherence length of a light source is inversely proportional to its spectral bandwidth, broad-bandwidth optical sources are required to improve the axial resolution in OCT, which are important to detect early changes of various diseases occurring at cellular level. To improve axial OCT resolution, the spectral bandwidth must be either increased and or the center wavelength decreased.
Improving the axial resolution in OCT is challenging and requires the use of highly sophisticated ultrabroad bandwidth light sources. The figure above depicts 'iso-resolution lines', i.e. the optical bandwidth (at full-width-at-half-maximum (FWHM)) for a given central wavelength necessary to achieve a desired axial OCT resolution. The iso-resolution lines range from 16 µm to 0.125 µm, measured in free space. For the standard wavelength region used for OCT retinal imaging (800 nm), assuming a Gaussian spectrum of the light source as well as non-dispersive imaging medium, this figure shows that for 1 µm axial resolution, an optical bandwidth of ~200 nm is needed. It also illustrates that in order to achieve the same axial resolution at 1300 nm, more than 500 nm of optical bandwidth (FWHM) is needed, i.e. more than two times more, compared to what is needed at 800 nm. Finally, in the visible wavelength region (500 nm), only 75 nm is need to achieve 1 µm axial OCT resolution. This demonstrates the significant wavelength dependence and the challenge to balance resolution versus penetration/contrast depending on the particular OCT application.


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Battle of the Boyne Site
Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre and Oldbridge Estate
The Battle of the Boyne is one of the most significant events in Irish history, part of a wider struggle for power across 17th century Europe.
The Battle of the Boyne was fought between King William III and his father-in-law King James II on 1 July 1690. The kings were rival claimants to the English, Scottish and Irish thrones. Protestant King William (of Orange) had deposed Catholic King James in 1688. James went to Ireland where he rallied his mostly Catholic army, making a stand on the banks of the Boyne outside Drogheda.
The battle is brought to life using a laser battle site model, audio visual film, real and replica weaponry and interactive guided tours. The Visitor Centre is located in the restored 18th century Oldbridge House surrounded by Victorian Gardens and battle site walks.
There is a varied programme of events all summer, including chilrdrens history workshops, Victorian Garden Games and outdoor theatre (see website and social media for details).
Historic Gardens
Restored Victorian Walled Garden with unique sunken Octagonal Garden, herbaceous borders, Peach House, Dog Kennels and Bothy with exhibition about Walled Gardens in the area. Admission to gardens is free of charge. Dogs and ball games are not permitted in the gardens.
Tearoom Pavilion
With its skirt of decking overlooking the Victorian Garden and Octagonal Garden, you can enjoy your refreshments inside or on the the contemporary outdoor furniture. Group bookings must be made in advance on +353 (41) 984 2921
Heritage Walking Routes
Battle of the Boyne - Oldbridge Estate Walks. Over 5 km of scenic walks on the historic battle site, linking with adjacent Boyne Greenway and Boyne Canal Walk. Free of charge. Dogs must be on leads at all times. No bikes permitted on walks.
The Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre provides Education Packs for both Primary and Secondary School students. For more information, please click here.
Listen to some wonderful audio on the Battle of the Boyne - part of the Boyne Valley Drive:
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Audiovisual Presentation Seating: 51 Duration: 15 minutes Languages: English, Irish, French, German, Italian and Spanish Average Length of visit Visitor Centre: 1 hour approx Self Guiding Walks: 1 hour approx Leaflet/Guidebook OPW leaflets are available in English and other languages. A selection of books, postcards and other souvenirs are for sale in the Tea Pavillion. Tea Pavillion : Capacity 100


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Halloween is fast approaching, so I though I'd put together my list of must-haves for a comfy and creepy Halloween movie night! My movie of choice – Beetlejuice! I don't like actual scary movies one bit, but I sure love the strange charm of Beetlejuice.
Obviously for an in-bed movie night, you need a nice comfy bed and plenty of snackage! Candy is a no-brainer (I definitely have a sweet tooth – or three) but I also require some of my mom's homemade pumpkin bread and a nice glass of wine. Sounds like a soothing and perfect night to me!
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Inn from the Cold's Hilary Jenkins points out not having a permanent home is a concern many children experiencing homelessness express during the holiday season.
"We have children who are constantly asking… 'Where is Santa going to come?… We don't have our own home. Will he know that we are here?'" said Jenkins, who is the senior manager of stakeholder relations for the Inn.
It's up to Jenkins and everyone else who works at the Calgary shelter to ensure those concerns are put to rest and that each child and their family has a Christmas that's as normal as possible.
READ MORE: The Great Calgary Cookie Exchange sells out!
It's a tall order considering the holidays can be a stressful time for any parent. It can be even more challenging for a parent who doesn't have a roof over their head and limited means to buy gifts.
"We have Santa's gift shop where actually each family member can go select gifts for family members so everyone has a magical morning and something special to look forward to," Jenkins said.
She added donations for children are never an issue but securing suitable gifts for teens and adults can be.
Since January, Inn from the Cold has been running at or over capacity almost consistently.
Just a few blocks away, it's no different at the YW Calgary. More than 170 women and children will seek shelter on any given night, many of whom are often fleeing a violent and consequently traumatic situation.
Staff at the YW say they work hard to mitigate that trauma and are bolstered by the support they receive from the community. Both groups, especially at this time of year, rely heavily on the generosity of donors.
READ MORE: Main Street Project hopes to share Christmas magic with Winnipeg homeless
"Donors, I'm not sure they realize the difference that they make," YW CEO Sue Tomney said.
"These are kids who've had to leave home. There's lots of uncertainty in their life. There may have been traumatic events and for them they're looking for that sense of normal.
"The fact that Santa finds them under a YW roof and brings them something means everything to them."
Both groups will continue to seek donations for the holidays. Inn from the Cold is also inviting interested Calgarians to an open house Dec. 8 where they can find out more about the shelter and how to help families in need this Christmas.
More information on the event can be found on their website.
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Good call on JCVD a remarkable film considering JC's usual fare
However, it knocked the socks off "The Happening" which I saw the other day. It's been a long while since I've seen such a badly scripted, poorly executed movie.
We watched "Moon" the other night: absolutely fantastic film. Very atmospheric, great writing and the models used for all the exterior shots are beautiful - it reminded me very strongly of "2001..", which I suppose was rather the point.I'd been looking forward to this one for a while and it didn't disappoint at all - I really can't recommend it highly enough.


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1. Denisia A. from London, United Kingdom
Who she is: Denisia pens the blog, Polishing Colors. She's into fashion, photography, karting, and colors. She also happens to be a social media enthusiast and muffin lover.
Why we love her: We're down with the way she jazzed up a simple shirtdress with a headscarf. Wrapping the printed silk into a bow injected the perfect dose of flamboyance into her look.
2. Lindsey Puls from New Jersey, United States
Who she is: Lindsey calls herself a nomadic traveler who loves all things geek and Game of Thrones. She also has a soft spot for cute animals. Don't forget to check out her site, Have Clothes, Will Travel.
Why we love her: The ultra-feminine print-on-print ensemble she put together here sure deserves a thumbs up. Don't you think?
3. Jocelyn Jacobson from Alberta, Canada
Who she is: Jocelyn of The Fox and Fern is a nature lover who enjoys rock climbing just as much as curling up with a good book. Judging from her website, the gal is quite fond of dressing up too.
Why we love her: You can't hate a girl who's got a good-looking kimono on her shoulders. We love how she teamed the cover-up with a hat and kept it casual with flat sandals.
4. Dominique B. from Berlin, Germany
Who she is: Dominique started her blog, Goldschnee, back in 2012. Since then, the 22-year old fashion and photography lover has gained quite a following. Besides blogging, she is currently studying at a university in Germany.
Why we love her: We like the neutral palette of this outfit. It's so easy on the eyes. Of course, the best part about the ensemble is the paisley printed wrap. It made her look even more elegant.
5. Alexandra Romero, currently based in Berlin, Germany
Who she is: Alexandra studied fashion in Paris, and has been working in the fashion industry for 7 years now. Aside from calling the City of Lights her home during her stint in France, she has also spent time in Barcelona and London. Currently, she is based in Berlin working as a fashion stylist. Besides photography, writing for her blog occupies Alexandra's free time.
Why we love her: We can't stop looking at her oversized wrap. It truly is the perfect throw-on for a day at the beach.
6. Laura Okita from Colorado (currently based in New York), United States
Who she is: Laura of Paper Mothball Vintage can do vintage fashion like no other. The model-turned-photographer-and-designer can literally look like someone straight off a vintage fashion magazine. Laura also happens to be an Anthropology graduate. She worked as a model for 10 years before venturing into blogging and photography.
Why we love her: Honestly, we think her perfectly-styled head scarf pulled this whole look together. Would you agree?
7. Diana Z. Wang from China, currently based in Boston, USA
Who she is: Diana of Z Hours is a freelance features writer, contributing editor, stylist, and personal shopper. She is an English major graduate with a masters degree in Communications. She also happens to have a graduate degree in Fashion Merchandising. Yep, that's a whole lot of accolades under her very stylish belt.
Why we love her: We're down with the pastel-pink-on-neutral palette she put together here. It's so light and soothing to look at. Even more noteworthy are the accessories she used to go with. The hat, the scarf, and the shoes turned the simple sweater ensemble into a look that can only be labeled as chic.
8. Meng Li from China, currently based in San Francisco, United States
Who she is: Meng Li, whose nick is Coco, is originally from China. She moved to San Francisco to work as a designer and put up a blog called A Cup of Coco, where she could share self-described tomboy-feminine style.
Why we love her: We're loving the mix of texture and print in this getup. It's elegant, tactile, and one of a kind.
9. Laura Charaba from Timioara, Romania
Who she is: Laura is not just passionate about clothes, she's obsessed with shoes too! That much we can deduce from her blog, Living in a Shoe, and social media accounts.
Why we love her: One word — glamorous. The look she put together here is truly so. Would you agree? We love how she jazzed up the tunic with a bright yellow scarf worn as a turban. It's our favorite part of the outfit.
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Who she is: Lexi of Lex in Fleurs started blogging in 2013. She has an obsession with Hawaiian prints, and we're guessing all kinds of flowers and flower prints too, judging from the name she used for the blog.
Why we love her: Hats off to the gal for being bold enough to wear two doses of animal print. We also like how she managed to look fierce, boho, and edgy all at once with this getup.


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After such a long time sharing my collection here at CW I am surprised I never shared any item from DANSK DESIGNS as, even if I haven't got many of them, I'm very proud of them all.
This ice-bucket was bought in Miami where I lived in 2003 and 2004. I remember the joy I had to see it as I always wanted it ever since I first saw it at a friend's country house in 1998. It wasn't expensive at all so I couldn't help getting it. Even if I had to bring it with me to Madrid via Dublin -where I was lived for several months before definetly returning to Spain-. Unfortunately I broke the rubber liner as for the sake of safety I kept the Lindshammars teal kartio-like jug inside :(
The ice-bucket has become an absolute design icon. They say it's inspired by the hull in Viking vessels, but it always reminded me of the wooden buckets used at the sauna (a Norweigian freind gave me one -handmade by her grandfather- when I was a teenager).
One thing that surprises me about it is the Congo name everybody used to refer to it... I wonder if it was given by the same Quistgaard. As you can see on pic.4, at an add from I guess 1963 they don't mention that name at all. By the way, please do read the text on the add...
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COLUMBIA - Neighbors waited for a plan of action Thursday as Boone County Family Resources moved to demolish a second home on St. Joseph Street. The center tore down 302 St. Joseph earlier in the week. When the lot passes inspection, the center will start tearing down 308 St. Joseph.
Right now the resource center does not have a concrete plan on when it will start building new structures at these two locations. Tenative plans include homes that would house members of the community with disabilities.
Executive director Robyn Kaufman said the location is ideal because it is close to the center and Wabash bus station. This location would provide residents with easy access to neccessary resources including public transportation and support services at the center.
One home owner on St. Joseph said because homes on the street are so old, it will be important for the new homes to fit into the neighborhood. He hopes the new structures will include front porches and that the center will keep the community garden located next to the house he owns.
Kaufman said she expects 302 St. Joseph to pass inspection within the next two weeks.


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7 Surprising Productivity Tips for Self-Employed Entrepreneurs
No schedules. No meetings. No commute.
As an entrepreneur, you don't have to worry about the conventional productivity traps.
But minus the 9-to-5 workday and an uptight manager breathing down your neck, it becomes absolutely essential that you master the art of self-discipline and make the most of your work time.
How to Be Surprisingly Productive
(1) Spend More Time Playing
One of the reasons why I love entrepreneurship is that it allows people to spend more time doing what they truly love.
That's the theory, at least.
But if you let your never-ending to-do list weigh on your conscience, you may start thinking and acting in a way that lets real life slip through the cracks.
This ultimately hinders your ability to be productive, because you work better when you're happier.
Work Hard, Play Hard
I recommend that you take at least one day off every week where you don't allow yourself to even think about getting work done – then schedule that day to be jam packed with your favorite activities (i.e. hiking, jet-skiing, or spending quality time with a significant other).
By dedicating time each week to doing things that you truly enjoy, it will be much easier focus on the menial aspects of your industry.
(2) Take Lots of Breaks
Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop.
– Ovid
There's nothing more important to your success than your commitment to working hard. But you're not a machine (and even machines need to cool down every once and a while).
It's more productive to work effectively and efficiently for 45 minutes than it is to spin your wheels for an hour. So it's important to perceive when your mind or body is starting to feel overloaded – and give yourself permission to recharge.
Why Entrepreneurs Should Break Even More than Most
Entrepreneurs don't just work within systems. They must create new systems.
They don't just solve problems. They must anticipate and avoid them.
In other words, entrepreneurs are challenged daily not just to work hard, but also think hard – tactically, creatively, and laterally. Since entrepreneurs ask so much from their brains, it's especially important that they allow them to rest throughout the day.
The Pomodoro Technique
One way to fit breaks into your work day is by using the Pomodoro Technique, which became popular with computer programmers in the late 1980's. Wikipedia identifies the method's five simple steps:
- decide on the task to be done
- set the pomodoro (timer) to 25 minutes
- work on the task until the timer rings; record with an x
- take a short break (5 minutes)
- every four "pomodoros" take a longer break (15–20 minutes)
Though the method calls for a timer that you wind up manually, there's a ton of free software out there that can help people get in pomodoro mode on their computer. One Google Chrome application actually blocks you from accessing distracting websites while you're in 25 minute work zone (Strict Pomodoro).
(3) Expand Your Work Environment
As human beings, we are remarkably perceptive of our surroundings.
Our mood flows from the space we occupy. A clean, streamlined space can empower you to think and act with clear focus. A cluttered, loud, or crowded workspace can transform you into a distracted and unfocused version of yourself.
You're probably already aware of the importance of having the ultimate workspace. But our environment is more than just four walls and a desk.
Listening Environment
Sound waves are vibrating around us at all times. While silence is golden, the right soundtrack can get your mind focused and your body moving – which will make you more energized to work.
Try out this 8tracks playlist of 30 instrumental tracks. It was designed to help people study, but I find it's a great companion for the focused entrepreneur.
Smelling Environment
Smell is so powerfully linked to our memories that one whiff of a familiar odor can instantly whisk us back to a day that we thought we'd forgotten long ago.
So how can somebody use the smell-memory link to become more productive?
Try buying a candle or box of incense. Put it in your work space and light it only when you're ready to put in some hard work.
Your mind will begin to associate that aroma with those productive memories. Once you've established the connection, then you can light the candle or incense whenever you want to trigger your mind to buckle down.
Thinking Environment
When you're solving problems and communicating messages, all of the hard work is taking place in your brain. So if you want to be efficient in that space, you must keep your mind like a good desk: open and uncluttered.
It's a good practice to take 20 minutes each morning to sit and clear your mind. You may never silence your stream of consciousness completely, but you will cultivate a mental calm that you can carry with you for the rest of the day.
(4) Do Things the Slow Way
Measure twice, cut once.
– English Proverb
Productivity is more marathon than 100-yard-dash.
Like runners sprinting out of the starter gates, we often think that we can maximize productivity by doing things as quickly as possible. But hurrying through tasks can cause frustration and unnecessary mistakes, which leads to more work in the long run.
So take a breath and take your time.
Learn How to Do it Right
Self-education will make you a fortune.
– Jim Rohn
When your job asks you to accomplish an unfamiliar task, it's tempting to think, "I don't have time to research this. I'm just going to wing it."
But usually it's more productive to take the half-hour and learn how to do your job better or more efficiently. The Internet is like a classroom that's always open and full of free lessons – take advantage!
How to Make Slow Work for You
Try setting aside 20 minutes every day to get a better or more efficient in your niche. Since I make videos for a living, I usually watch a video tutorial or become better acquainted with time-saving Photoshop shortcut commands.
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(5) Get Less Connected
Man has been struggling to clear his mind and focus since the dawn of time.
But focusing has become more difficult than ever since the dawn of StumbleUpon, Facebook, and YouTube.
If your work doesn't require you're connected to the Internet, then disconnect from the network until the project is complete. You might be surprise by how much more powerful your computer can be without the web.
A Tool to Help You Disconnect
If you need the internet, but want to stay away from certain distracting sites, try StayFocusd (it's a Google chrome extension that blocks distracting sites from your browser).
(6) Sleep More
Every entrepreneur has been guilty of burning the candle at both ends. But working late into the night only to wake up early in the morning can have a seriously negative impact on your work performance.
According to Harvard Medical School, inadequate sleep affects your mood, motivation, judgment, and perception – and I can't think of four things that are more important to the day-to-day success of an entrepreneur.
Furthermore, since deep sleep is when your brain processes the prior day's experience, shortchanging sleep can prevent you from learning and moving forward on your entrepreneurial journey.
How to Be a Productive Sleeper
Getting into a consistent sleep rhythm helps your mind and body to understand when it's time to work and when it's time to rest.
So, take a few moments right now and think about your ideal, eight-hour sleep schedule. Write it down.
Stick with that schedule for the next seven days and tell me if you don't notice an improvement in your daily productivity. Your body and your business will thank you.
(7) Think of Productivity as a Cycle
People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing… that's why we recommend it daily.
– Zig Ziglar
Productivity isn't a faucet that we can turn on and off at will.
You shouldn't expect to sit down at your desk, turn a knob in your mind, and immediately become super-productive.
Think of productivity as a process that you're taking part in throughout your day. It's part of the way you eat, the way you run errands, and the way you unwind.
Once you begin maximizing your productivity, you'll find that it becomes easier and easier to be productive day in and day out. Just like any other habit, being productive is a cycle that tends to repeat.
The Power of Productivity
He who conquers others is strong; He who conquers himself is mighty.
– Lao Tzu
As an entrepreneur, you are the engine of your business. Everything – growth, client acquisition, revenue – depends on your ability to produce, day in and day out.
In other words, there's a direct relationship between your productivity and the success of your company. Become twice as productive and you'll soon be making twice as much money.
The Simple Joy of Being Productive
The idle man does not know what it is to enjoy rest.
– Albert Einstein
Being productive isn't just important because it allows us to create more valuable, successful, and profitable businesses.
A productive day earns an entrepreneur a sense of contentment that no amount of money can buy.
Rejoice in a job well done – then get back up tomorrow and do it again.
If you love life, don't waste time, for time is what life is made up of.
– Bruce Lee
Your Personal Productivity Technique?
Since effective productivity habits are different for everybody, I would appreciate it if you shared any tips you've uncovered in the comment section below.
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I guess I should be doing the right thing – I sleep for almost 10 – 12 hours a day! 🙂 I guess its very important for people to take a break. There is an old adage that goes like, 'Its not the number of hours you put in, but how much you put in those hours'.
A very different and and excellent post.
Hi Michael,
Great post. Can definitely endorse you comments here. Another great thing that helps with productivity is that you don't have to squeeze everything in between the hours of 9-5. You can do what you need to do when the mood takes you. I often get up late and work in the evening – if I can be bothered of course…!
Hey Nick, nice tips.
We have found that how we start the day has a major impact on how the day goes. I find everything flows without so much action effort on my part if I wake up and do a 30 min meditation. The right people will call, I will find something I was looking for quickly rather than spending hours on it, tasks just seem easier and less forced etc etc.
The right mindset is more important that anyone can ever know.
Love, love, love this blog post! You are 'right on' when it comes to the 'secrets' of productivity – especially the points on slowing down, get disconnected and put a timer on those projects.
Thanks so much for sharing!
Pat Mussieux
Very well done, Mr. Scheidies! I knew that it was a longer post and I thought, "what can a lengthy post teach me about spending my time more effectively?" I read every word. I especially like the candle advice. What scent do you believe is best for being productive? Hot sauce?
Compliments, Nick. Very well done.
To your excellent guidelines, permit me to add the following.
It is useful to understand that 'Time Management' is a misnomer. One cannot manage time. One can, however, manage themselves and select aspects of their environment they possess the means to control and/or influence.
A worthwhile premise of an attempt to increase productivity can be stated as 'an active process of seeking to improve future results and the means of producing those results.' This perspective is an example of 'working on the system' as opposed to 'working in the system,' the latter being the prevailing tendency.
From a CEO of an organization to a person contemplating their life, there is potentially great leverage awaiting the answer to the question: "Is what I do consistent with the goals of the systems over which I have control and those of which I am a part?" Any 'no' response represents a gap between 'what is' and 'what should be.' Close those gaps and you will align yourself with the interests of whatever entity is served thereby. Within the context that emerges from the goal of a system, you will not forfeit a premise of 'doing things right.' You will instead place greater emphasis upon 'doing the right things' – thereby able to address those places where the most leverage often resides.
These issues deserve far more depth of explanation than can be covered here. In short, sound management, accurate perspectives, leverage and self-discipline combine to yield astounding results. Meaningful 'productivity' is a virtually inevitable byproduct of being first certain of doing the right things. Only then does it truly make sense to evaluate how 'well' things are being done – by whatever measures may apply.
I hope that someone finds this to be of value.
These tips are pretty much common sense, but for various reasons we don't apply them. Thanks for making a useful list of suggestions. I'll try to follow #3 and #7. 🙂
Hey Nick
Well said, and I love all the quotes! From Bruce Lee to Zig Ziglar…pretty eclectic.
Thanks, Nick, for this valuable list. Entrepreneurs everywhere should bookmark this, send it to Evernote, or where ever they'll see it consistently to remind them that success is found in the basics. If one would just commit to them, his or her world would be forever transformed!
Thanks again for writing this stellar post!
Thank you Nick. Very helpfull.
What do you recommend me, as a 20 year old wanting to start for myself,.. Having experience in real estate, and some internet,… What can I do? Wich mentors can I contact to get started? I hate working as an employee.
Kind regards,Arthur.
That's a great article Nick. Very helpful. I'll have to install the google chrome applications to help me block the distractions. I think it is also important to drink water regularly, it helps to fight fatigue.
This article was so helpful. I've already installed Strict Pomodoro, and I think I need to clean my office next and clear the clutter.
Much appreciated.
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Great post, Nick. It's so easy to burn the candle at both ends when you are really wanting to make something happen. Unfortunately, what happens is generally NOT what you want. Many thanks for all the great reminders you've included.
thanks for these tips, i guess outsourcing can help you achieve all of that
Productivity and how it relates to successful entrepreneurship is not written about enough. Given the time constraints that most entrepreneurs have (probably because we take on too many projects) we have to develop some above average productivity habits to stay above water.
Great post.
Great post Nick. I am too a video producer here in Kenya. I sometimes find Internet very destructive especially when you are working on a documentary project that requires lot's of concentration…. and someone wants to chat with you. Lately I decided to disconnect the network cable so that I can concentrate on my video projects and I have found it productive. Every month I travel to my home village where I sit down in the wild listening to the sounds of water splashing on the river banks as it flows southwards…. sounds of birds singing …. cows mowing… dogs bark….fresh breeze and connect more with nature. Its usually my greatest times to spend in silence. Vijay Eswaran in his audio book the 'In Sphere of Silence' says its good to spend one hour each day in silence especially during the morning hours before the sunrise. During this time you think of what you did achieved yesterday, and ask yourself why you failed to achieve some of your targets.This gives you time to learn from mistakes thus giving you an hint on what to work on during the day. Also spend 20minutes of the time to read an inspiration book or listen to a inspirational audio. Spend the last ten minutes saying a prayer to God for help. I have found it work. I find my days shorter because I am always busy!
Kudos Nick. your article truly inspired me!
Just another perfect post of IncomeDiary 😀
Cannot agree more, the more you play – the more productive you are!
Well.., we have the amazing brain, do we… 🙂
Thanks for your post Nick,
Those definitely are all great Productivity tips, I do think that I indeed already put attention to most of them.
For example I do have attention for Playing time, also frequently take Breaks, to enjoy and to Recharge, infact during a break I actually got the Inspiration for the idea to (pre) sell Coffee Makers and Espresso Machines on one of my Blogs for the Coffee Breaks only it goes without saying not at night time when you want to have some good Sleep.
I also like the idea to make the distinctions of looking at the Environment as a Listening-, Smelling- and Thinking Environment. For what the Listening Environment is concerned, that's the reason that for example on my – Writer's Lifestyle – Blog I also (pre) sell MP3 Players for Writers to be able to use them to Listen
to Music when doing their Writing.
Great article jam packed full of solid information. I am trying to emulate your ethics and hope that your info and site will be a suitable mentor for me to achieve my ultimate dream of financial security through Blogging and article writing. Any personal tips would be greatly appreciated.
Anything learned will ultimately be passed on to help fellow Bloggers who want the same as I do.
F.I. seems so far away at the moment.
I have to do this.
Kind regards
Steve Mitchell
( Poshcoffeeco )
Effective time management which would yield to feasible results is well explained.Useful tips.
Very good and encouraging post. I like the part with smells. I would add to light a candle with nice odor each time we make a successful deal – it can be very effective booster in tough times….
This is probably the best post I've read over the last few months as far as providing me with some extremely useful help. Thanks, I needed to get some tips like this since I've been feeling overwhelmed and exhausted over the last little while with my business.


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Ah, political irony! You know it's been a wacky week when the so-called conservative U.S. Supreme Court is your friend and so-called liberal President Obama isn't. Consider the Court's rulings on:
– The Affordable Care Act. In Iowa, 40,000 of us earning less than $47,000 a year will still be able to afford health insurance.
– Marriage equality. Eighty percent of Iowans say gays and lesbians marrying has either a positive impact or no impact at all on their lives. With SCOTUS' ruling for marriage equality in all 50 states, maybe the rest of the country will come to the same conclusion, and, like interracial marriage, we can put this issue behind us.
– Housing discrimination. SCOTUS determined that housing discrimination need not be intentional in order to be illegal.
All three rulings benefit Americans who largely voted for President Obama. While the Supreme Court was hard at work delivering hope and change to the President's base, what was the President himself up to?
Why, he was busy cramming the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) through Congress, despite strong opposition from Tea Party Republicans, House and Senate Democrats and the vast majority of Americans. Referred to by some as NAFTA on steroids, "If you read, write, publish, think, listen, dance, sing or invent; if you farm or consume food; if you're ill now or might one day be ill, the TPP has you in its cross-hairs," wrote Wikileaks' Julian Assange.
And as Bill Curry writes in Salon, "Few in or out of politics grasp the TPP's epic scope. This is partly due to the secrecy in which it is shrouded but also to how both sides have framed the debate. At stake are rules governing a quarter of all world trade. These rules may well supplant those in other trade agreements and so affect nearly all global trade. But that's not the all of it, not by a long shot."
Yup. So much irony, so little time. During one rapid-fire hour today, Dr. Charles Goldman and I will discuss the Supremes – not Diana Ross, but the rulings on Obamacare, marriage equality, and nondiscrimination in housing. Writes Charles, "Justice Scalia appears to be apoplectic over his high deductible policy." Maybe we should all be apoplectic over TPP.
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Spring home buying frenzy continued in June. Buyers and sellers reached deals on 10,955 properties, which is 27% more compared to the same period last year. The average price for MLS sales was $403,972, up by two per cent compared to last year.
It is very unusual what is happening on the market and even the oldest agents in my office haven't seen anything like this. All of the sudden we are seeing multiple offers, but it is hard to believe recession is coming to an end. I think that sellers were afraid to list so we have a shortage of supply. If that's the case market will soon become balanced.
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Despite the U.S. housing recession, where home sales are to hit bottom in early 2008 and the current housing crisis is expected to run through early 2009, Canada's real estate market continued to post significant price gains in the fourth quarter of 2007 and showed little sign of the usual winter slowdown. Toronto Real Estate Board Market Watch reported 2007 was Best Year Ever, with 4,646 sales in December and year-end sales of 93,193. This is 12 per cent higher than year-end sales in 2006 and 11 per cent higher than 2005, the Toronto market's previous best-ever annual performance!
Here is a summary of recent Royal LePage Real Estate Reports and interviews our president Phil Soper did with the Canadian media to discuss the Canadian Real Estate market and the outlook for 2008.
2007 was a record-breaker for the Canadian Real Estate market. The big stories were price out west and volume in central and eastern Canada. We knew prices would continue to appreciate in the west but the pace of appreciation particularly in the first part of the year really defied all expectations; and in Ontario and Quebec we saw the number of homes trading hands really spike up in the second half of the year; very, very strong year for real estate. Toronto area displayed high levels of home buying activity in the fourth quarter, despite the city's rising house prices, partly related to the introduction of a new Toronto Land Transfer Tax.
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The archipelago of 99 tropical islands including Langkawi Island is located in the northwest part of Malaysia, washed by the azure waters of the Andaman Sea. It's only 7 degrees north of the equator with a tropical climate and the annual average temperature of about 26-28 degrees. Langkawi is the largest island of the archipelago, closely equivalent to size of Singapore. The distance from Langkawi Island to Thailand is just a 45-minute ferry ride. As for prices on the island, you'll be pleasantly surprised to discover that the island is a duty-free zone.
There are many versions behind the origin of the name of Langkawi. According to one interpretation, Langkawi means island of the red-brown eagle in colloquial Malay. The Malay word for eagle is helang - which is shortened to "lang," while kawi is the name of a red stone used as a chalk to mark goods. This interpretation was used to create the landmark sculpture of an eagle as the symbol of Langkawi at Dataran Lang (Eagle Square) in Kuah.
However, it is widely believed that Langkawi is also the same as the Lanka or Langkapuri mentioned in Indian sources. The name is thought to be related to Langkasuka, an old kingdom thought by some to have links with Kedah, and puri means a castle with a moat or a palace. Some also thought that Langkawi means "many beautiful islands," langka being a Sanskrit word meaning "beautiful" while wi means "many".
In 2008, it was given the title of Langkawi Permata Kedah meaning "Langkawi, the Jewel of Kedah" in 2008 by Kedah's Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah as part of his golden jubilee to impress upon tourists that Langkawi is part of Kedah.
This island offers countless activities and adventures; you can swim in the sea and the waterfalls, sunbathe on the deck of a yacht, splash around in a Jacuzzi, go fishing, wander through the mangroves and feed the huge, beautiful eagles, go scuba diving, enjoy the nature, travel to different islands, or ride the Flying Fox at an altitude of several hundred meters over the jungle.
It may seem like time has stopped when you're enjoying your vacation on this island. It's as if you're in a fairytale where you're greeted with smiles and all your desires are fulfilled as you're lounging on a hammock at sandy beach, enjoying the sound of the waves and the rustle of palm trees. During the night, you will find the skies showered with bright stars, and in these moments, everything seems to be perfect.
Best time for a visit: Langkawi can be visited throughout the year, but most resorts may be closed during the monsoon season - September and October are especially rainy.
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Jewelry Designs is so proud to be sponsoring, Dawn's Pizzazz Celebrating 30 Years of Beauty.
On June 6th Dawn Marie Blom will be hosting a benefit Fashion Show to help support Valerie Sforza Fernand family. Please come support us to help raise money for the Fernand Children as they lost their father, Officer Adam Fernand. Please join Jewelry Designs for a night of fun, while helping such a wonderful family.


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La Robla is the first developed city outside of León. In addition to an albergue, there are also hostals and pensions. Avoid those at the entrance to town just over the foot bridge, and continue into the center. There is also a tourist information office near the ayuntamiento if you need a stamp or a glossy brochure. The albergue is at the far end of town.
Hostal Ordóñez de Celis, on your right before the Ayuntamiento, is recommended.
The camino from La Robla, at least once you get to the end of town, is along a pleasant path adjacent to the River. It passes a restored aqueduct.


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BEIJING: China's top copper smelters on Thursday raised their floor treatment and refining charges (TC/RCs) for the first quarter of 2019 by 2.2 percent, sources with knowledge of the matter said.
At a meeting in Shanghai, the 10-member China Smelters Purchase Team (CSPT) set the TC floor for the first quarter at $92 per tonne and the RC floor at 9.2 cents per pound, up from $90 per tonne and 9 cents per pound, respectively, in the fourth quarter of 2018, two sources said. The rates for the first quarter of 2018 were $87 per tonne and 8.7 cents per pound.
The miners pay the TC/RCs to the smelters to process their ore into refined metal, with higher minimum charges for processing indicating a well-supplied copper concentrate market.
The CSPT, whose members include Jiangxi Copper Co and Tongling Nonferrous Metal Group, meets every three months to set the floor TC/RCs. Members are supposed to adhere to the floor in any processing deals with copper miners.
The first-quarter floor is also 13.9 percent higher than the annual rate of $80.80/8.08 cents agreed by Jiangxi Copper and Chilean miner Antofagasta in the first major smelter-miner settlement for 2019.
The first settlement traditionally serves as the benchmark for the year, although some smelters complained the rate was too low.
In a note on Dec. 20, Argonaut Securities analyst Helen Lau said spot TCs were at $92 a tonne. Smelters may have accepted a lower TC for 2019 because "if they don't they will risk not having enough concentrate to process", she added.
Amid mine supply constraints and strong refined copper production in China, "we expect the spot TC/RC to reverse its rally soon," she said.


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Daily Rehearsal: Ben Brantley gives you your 15 minutesBy Kate Dries
Daily Rehearsal: Ben Brantley gives you your 15 minutesBy Kate Dries
1. Lynn House is a mixologist, but she's also an actress, and a part of the Reader's People issue -- which is all about people, if you hadn't guessed. Other news isn't, you see. She's performed all over town, and has some lovely insights into drinking too.
2. Lookingglass Theatre Ensemble Member and director J. Nicole Brooks was on The Morning AMp today talking about their new show Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting. As the title implies, it's about Branch Rickey, General Manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, who asked Jackie Robinson to play in the Major League as their first black ballplayer. The show opens first thing in January.
3. La Cage has finally hit. But Kris Vire is right, the plot does sound familiar, and it's because you've seen The Birdcage on TV everytime you go home to your mom's house and she has every channel but of course the only movie playing is, inexplicably, The Birdcage. But I digress. Vire is not wowed by this production, but does say that it's "worth a look for the defiantly sassy troupe of Cagelles, executing Lynne Page's muscular chorus-girl-boy choreography with élan, and for the superlative Sieber, who's indeed his own special creation." Siber plays the lead, a cross-dresser in relative domestic bliss with his nightclub owning boss.
4. Brian Babylon shows his serious side this week. This rare moment is captured by professor and sociologist Celeste Watkins-Hayes for Chicago Magazine, where he candidly discusses his attempts to bridge the North and South Sides of Chicago through his work in comedy and for Vocalo.
5. New York Times theater critic Ben Brantley gets his fair share of hate mail (or hate phonecalls, before the days of caller ID). But he says more than a few of them have been from people who felt they were left out of his reviews, whether for praise or blame. So here, for the holidays, is a once in a lifetime opportunity: "This being the end of a year," Brantley writes, "– a time to make amends and blow a few horns – I am throwing open the door for those who feel they have been unsung in Times theater reviews. This is a one-time opportunity only. Sing away!" To the comments!
So far, they include those that are entirely off-topic, those that sing the praises of Stage Managers, and those that say "Good for you, Ben! You are a prince among critics."
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(Workshop member Jim Martin checks in...)
Merry Christmas everyone, and best wishes for a healthy, happy and productive New Year.
It's been a while since my last report. Unlike my prolific blogging and modelling pal Trevor Marshall, I'm afraid I work only in seasonal spurts of energy. However, a quiet Christmas season this year is affording me the opportunity to move ahead once more on my home layout.
I have returned to work on the other end of the layout, the Simcoe staging area. Track work is well along, but before proceeding any further I wanted to get to work on painting the backdrop.
In this location I want the skies to look colder and more threatening. I've been inspired by the cloudy backdrop paintings on Troels Kirk's Coast Line RR On30 layout in Sweden. However, Troels is a professional artist - and I most assuredly am not. Nevertheless, with a photo album of cloudy skies on my tablet, I set out to make the heavens angry.
After a number of hours of noodling around with dollar store acrylic paints, I came up with what you see here:
To my way of thinking it wasn't totally awful... but then I set the buildings back in place:
First, I noticed how the distinct cloud patterns betrayed the presence of the large mirror at the end of the layout, thus shattering the illusion I wanted to create with the reflected structures.
Second, my wife Cheryl confirmed what I already feared. "Shouldn't I be looking at the layout first?" she asked. That was it. Out came the broad brushes wielded in long, horizontal strokes:
In this photo, the scene is way more pleasing to my eye, yet still holds the threat of rain. I still have to do a line of autumn trees behind the buildings. Then I'll decide whether or not that low cloudbank stays.
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LANDOWNERS and farmers have been asked to provide their views on a proposals to reintroduce lynx to parts of Scotland and England.
Earlier this year, we told you that The Lynx UK Trust had proposed a trial release of the animal in estates in Aberdeenshire, Argyll, Northumberland, Cumbria and Norfolk.
A survey of 9000 people, carried out with support from the University of Cumbria, found that 91 per cent backed a trial reintroduction of the animal.
It also found that around 84 per cent support the move in the next 12 months.
While Trust said the research it commissioned sets out benefits of the big cats' return, but The National Farmers Union has previously raised concerns.
Scottish Natural Heritage, which is funded by the Scottish government, has claimed the plan would be "complex".
Chief scientific adviser Dr Paul O'Donoghue said: "Lynx reintroduction is a big step for all of us in the UK and this is the opportunity for a wide range of groups to really understand what it could mean, how they could be affected, and to tell us and the statutory agencies how they feel about it."
Lynx became extinct in the UK 1,300 years ago but Eurasian lynx can be found in western Europe, Russia and central Asia.
The Scottish Wildlife Trust has previously argued that there is a "moral and ecological" case for the return of the lynx to Scotland.
It believes the reintroduction of predators such as the lynx would help restore balance in Scotland's natural ecosystems.
The lynx is the third largest predator in Europe, behind the brown bear and the wolf.
Take a look at more amazing Scottish animals with our gallery below.
Find out how four rescued lions have settled into new home at Scottish Zoo.
Discover Scotland's five most dangerous animals here .
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Front view of my Hudson at home in the driveway with the accessory grill emblem light on after coming home from this evening's cruise night at the local neighborhood In & Out burger. Many old classics had unique and neat little emblems or hood ornament features which helped to distinguish your vehicles brand and/or stand out amongst the crowd and some were lighted to be seen in day or night!
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Music and design – two faces of a coin called creativity
If our work defines us then this is how Kate Moross can be defined. This young girl made a career out of solving design problems and made a name for herself in art direction, film making, and typography. Moross ran with the Torch in Lewisham for the London Olympics in 2012. By that time, she was already popular for the nationwide billboard campaign for Cadburys and a signature clothing range for Top Shop. And you know what? She's just getting started. Her unique design ideas made with her personal punk-revolutionary touch has roused a refreshed, heightened appreciation for colors, illegible typography, post-punk, and three-sided shapes. So, hold tight because she has more dazzling ideas to surprise us all.
Kate Moross is an energetic designer who has immense love for typography and illustrations. She is a London-based graphic designer and art director who started off as a music records launch-pad. While studying at Camberwell University of Arts, she launched Isomorph Records – the only vinyl record company in the world, an agency that specialized and dealt with art direction for emerging bands. Her vibrant and confident designs depict that music and quality design have strong tie-ups, especially in terms of creative display.
Personality Profile
If anyone would have to list her creative personality profile, they will rank her as one of the most unique designers of our time, for it is the personality profile of a design thinker. She not only enjoys playing with typography, but also makes the audience adore her unique design patterns. What truly sets her apart is her close involvement with music which helps her understand the dynamics of this art form and then create the visual representation of the sound. Her creative design ideas make everyone enjoy the creative blend of design and typography.
What ideas are in Kate Moross's Design world?
She quotes in one of her presentation:
"The key to great ideas is not having them, it is executing them. And great ideas come from problems. As designers we call problems, briefs and we call reactions to problems, concepts."
Check out the compilation of Kate's life, work, and achievements.
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text: The Richards Memorial Library host Yoga for teens beginning March 2. Sarah Howe will instruct classes for students in grades 6 through high school. The cost is $20 for a six-week session. Classes will be divided into two groups; grades 6 - 8 will meet on Fridays from 3 to 4 p.m.; high school students will meet from 4 to 5 p.m.. Students should bring a yoga mat if they have one and wear loose, comfortable clothing. Classes will be held downstairs at the library.


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In the run-up to the opening of V&A Dundee on September 15, The Courier will be carrying a series of articles from people closely involved with the project. Today: Barry Ferguson, director of philanthropy and partnerships at V&A Dundee.
V&A Dundee is both a powerful symbol of Dundee's new confidence and a prestigious museum which is already helping to attract further inward investment.
We are excited to be part of that story and part of the rising business confidence in the city – something which will create all kinds of jobs and support a long-term improvement in Dundee's prospects.
The ambition quickly developed to create a new design museum that would play a part in Dundee's remarkable regeneration and help change the understanding of design in this country.
We are now just over halfway in the 30-year £1 billion Dundee waterfront project, which launched in 2001, for the transformation of Scotland's fourth-largest city.
V&A Dundee itself represents an investment of £80 million, with the majority of museum staff being local. As a major addition to the UK's vibrant portfolio of museums, the project will attract hundreds of thousands of visitors as well as put Dundee on the map around the world. It is estimated to welcome up to 350,000 visitors each year and 500,000 in the first 12 months of opening.
The project received funding to support the construction of the museum, public engagement and displays telling the story of Scotland's design heritage. This is from a range of sources, including the Scottish Government, Heritage Lottery Fund, Dundee City Council, the UK Government and Creative Scotland as well as private donors.
Importantly, this money is all about the people of Dundee – the support we've received has built the museum, taken us out into schools and community centres in every ward in the city and will fund our free activities for families.
We are immensely proud of what has been achieved to date to get to where we are today. However, this is just the beginning.
After opening, we will continue to fundraise to maximise the impact of the museum and its benefits to people of all ages – both in the museum and in the community.
Our business model seeks to generate a third of our operating costs from revenue and income from the museum, a third through fundraising and sponsorship and the remaining third through the public sector. This is an ambitious model, but we believe V&A Dundee can be part of the regeneration solution and offer much to both the community and sponsors.
Whether an individual, business, trust or foundation, sponsoring or donating to V&A Dundee helps support the museum and the wider aims we are trying to achieve.
This support will allow V&A Dundee to bring world-class exhibitions to the museum as well as fund programmes that will help the hardest to reach in our city to benefit from the museum, fostering a sense of community around the museum itself.
As visitors, buying your ticket to exhibitions, a coffee from the café or a souvenir from the shop during your visit all helps contribute to the museum. From V&A Dundee membership, to our patron scheme, to one-off donations big or small, the support we receive is hugely valued.
Corporate sponsorships are very important to V&A Dundee. For our opening exhibition, Ocean Liners: Speed And Style, our corporate sponsors are Baillie Gifford and the People's Postcode Lottery. We look forward to welcoming other sponsors on board for future shows.
We are an organisation that needs to continue raising funds year on year in order to be at the forefront of the global design and culture scene and continue to provide a service to communities around the city.
V&A Dundee doesn't truly become a museum until people are in it, taking part, being inspired and getting involved. I hope those who have supported the V&A over the years will be equally excited to explore and be part of what we are developing in Dundee.
The opening of V&A Dundee is just the next step in the city's long-term development and we look forward to being a part of that exciting future.
V&A Dundee: Watching dream become a reality has been city development chief's career highlight
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We're a granola-eating family. When the tall jar in our pantry reads almost empty, it's time to stir up and bake a new batch. It's never a chore, because the fresh homemade taste of heart healthy oats with nuts and dried fruit always satisfies, whether combined with yogurt and berries at breakfast, or sprinkled over a scoop of ice cream for an evening dessert.
No wonder I was curious when a friend suggested I make granola in my slow cooker instead of baking it in the oven. Skeptical, I gave it a try and loved the results. In fact, it's a game-changer.
I stick with my basic recipe that never disappoints. The hand-crafted, economical blend is open to variations, like substituting cashews for the almonds or pecans. When I buy a jug of fresh local maple syrup, I leave out the brown sugar entirely. For variety, I'll cut up something unusual, like dried persimmons, to toss in at the end with the raisins.
Tasty Slow-Cooker Granola
Yield: About 6 cups.
— Cooking spray or olive oil
— 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick cooking)
— 1/2 cup brown sugar
— 1 teaspoon cinnamon
— 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
— 1/2 teaspoon salt
— 1/2 cup coarsely chopped whole almonds
— 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
— 1/2 cup canola oil
— 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
— 2 egg whites, slightly beaten
— 1/2 cup raisins
Prepare the slow cooker: Spray the cooking spray on the bottom and sides of a 3-quart or larger slow cooker or lightly coat with oil.
Combine the oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and nuts in a slow cooker.
Stir together the oil, vanilla and egg whites in a small bowl. Add to dry ingredients and toss well until fully coated.
Turn slow cooker to high. Set a wooden spoon under one side of the lid to hold the lid open, slightly ajar. Cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours until toasted, stirring mixture well every 30 minutes.
Stir in raisins and spread mixture on a baking sheet to cool. Store in jars or in an airtight container.
Note: Substitute brown sugar with 1/2 cup maple syrup, honey or agave syrup, and combine with liquid ingredients before tossing with dry ingredients.
In addition to (or instead of) raisins, use your favorite dried fruit, chopped.
Gift-giving tip: Let kids draw a label to glue to a mason jar. It might say "The Johnsons' World's Best Granola." For a Valentine's Day gift, tie a pink ribbon around the jar with a paper Valentine card.


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Image: The storm crossed the South Coast on Monday morning, dumping rain and snow across the southern regions of B.C.(Environment Canada)
British Columbia, Canada
Vancover officials tell residents to stockpile clean water - Metro Vancouver officials are warning that heavy rains over the last 24 hours could lead to cloudy drinking water after a huge storm transformed the South Coast of B.C. into a slushy mess overnight Sunday.
Canada is blanketed coast to coast by bad weather - It's not unusual for winter to bite Canada at this time of year, but it's something of an anomaly to have so much bad weather hit so many different areas at the same time.


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BKB isn't a one-trick pony, and neither are you.
We believe in shaking things up a bit. We believe in variety. And if variety is the spice of life, then BKB is like cayenne pepper. Or red pepper flakes. Whatever puts some pep in your step and gets you motivated, smiling, and ready for more.
We're psyched about variety at BKB because we know we're all capable of being badass at more than just one thing. That's why we've intentionally designed all our workout classes to intersect with your love for yoga, climbing, cardio, strength training, and/or fitness. Our class schedule is here to help you amplify your overall sense of strength, balance, and wellness—because your goals won't crush themselves.
So if you're ready to boost your personal potential while having fun and connecting with other cool folks, this summer we invite you to come explore all the diverse fitness experiences BKB has to offer. Keep an open mind, bring a friend, and raise your heart rate while amping your personal progression with various fitness and yoga classes.
Explore our fitness offerings below.
New (ish) to yoga? No problem. Our entry level yoga class will help you build a strong foundation of basic yoga poses. Together we will focus on breathwork, alignment, and internal heat to increase overall flexibility, strength, and mind-body connection.
(All levels welcome)
This is the perfect cross-training complement for those whose eyes are set on the vertical prize. Together we'll flow from pose to pose while enhancing mobility, lower body strength, balance, and core. Challenge yourself—mentally and physically—as you breathe through a balanced practice of deep stretching and strengthening. We'll provide the mats—just come with with an open mind.
(All levels welcome)
Intermediate yoga—designed for more experienced practitioners—brings an increased level of intensity that builds heat with progressions while moving into intermediate to advanced peak poses. In this class you can expect inversions, back bends, balancing poses, and more.
(High-Intensity Interval Training): For a total body crush out, join us for HIIT—and be prepared to sweat. This class features a diverse combination of body weight exercises in an interval format to enhance strength, build muscle, and increase cardio endurance.
(All levels welcome)
Expect a well-rounded hour of partner-based power in Bootcamp for Climbers. This high-energy circuit conditioning class uses a blend of body weight movements alongside climbing and fitness equipment. The class is divided into stations focused on strength, stability, agility, and cardio, with an emphasis on climber-specific movements.
(All levels welcome)
This mat-based class—geared specifically to the needs of a climber and anyone else looking to develop a monster core—strengthens your abs and back muscles for improved posture and performance (on and off the wall). Climber Core integrates concepts from pilates, yoga, and climbing into a circuit training program designed to help you build core endurance, stay healthy, and climb stronger.
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Monday, February 1, 2010
2.1.10: Today's Topics
Welcome to February and another exciting month on "the Lisa D Show." If you're not a friend already, find me on Facebook, Lisa Degliantoni, become my friend and enter the wonderful Facebook world of "The Lisa D Show." Also, email me anytime with your questions, comments, requests for interview, advice, etc., email@example.com.
Today we're going to tackle some current events. We'll start the show with a news analysis from Chris Babcock and focus on the iPad launch, local campaign tactics and the Grammies.
Then we'll move onto my review of the Davinci Experience at the El Paso Museum of History and El Paso's museum attendance records.
We invite callers to weigh in on all of these topics and more by dialing 915.880.4376 or emailing me at email@example.com.
Hope you all had a great weekend and I'm looking forward to another fantastic week of talk radio. Some upcoming guests for the week: Miguel Juarez, Sondra Daily, Jim Ward!
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