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Clips for the Creatively Maladjusted. Helpful Hints for radicals, intellectuals, strangers, artists, dreamers, readers, writers, speakers, activists, pacifists, fools, and professors. Extraordinary Discourse has been long in preparing. A multi-voiced thought adventure, around an hour a week. Its many themes converge in the theme of Play. Walt Whitman: "Failing to fetch me at first, keep encouraged. Missing me one place, search another. I stop somewhere waiting for you."
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Extraordinary Discourse 213
I Hear Voices
It is a feature of twenty first century modernity that the tenets around which society is built and organized exist unchallenged. When there is only one cultural perspective and no alternative story, where is the judgment about the worth of the existing regime meant to come from? The left-right political dichotomy serves liberalism by not challenging it. Democracy sustains the status quo by offering the illusion of choice with no choice. Genuine opposition can only emerge if there is an alternative story with which to counter the current mythos. And how that mythos is maintained! By the great world enterprise, with its digital mountain of media propaganda, Hollywood-fashioned histories, global corporate HR masquerading as an education system and pseudo-religious convictions riddled with liberal ethics. Against this multi-billion dollar programme of maintenance, a few mere words could hardly be said to endanger the global regime. Yet John Dunn contends that the weakness of liberalism lies in the shallowness of its roots. The belief in its apparent virtues can only be sustained by lies, and even these cannot disguise liberalism's materialistic origins and sustaining raison d'être. Those who live under its all-seeing eye are left either consciously bereft of meaning or deluded into laughing despair. The world state cannot be opposed from outside. There is no longer any outside. Yet the opposition that must come from within is fragmented. Redemption will not be possible until today's heresies coalesce into a new mythos. Enough of scholarship therefore, original work is needed to expose the essential wheel in the working of things, the eternal struggle between good and evil. Only then will moral choice be clear and a meaningful political dichotomy emerge, with sufficient distance to make liberalism the other.
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Supreme Court of New Hampshire
June 14, 2016
THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIREv.DREW FULLER
Argued: May 5, 2016
judicial district
A. Foster, attorney general (Stephen D. Fuller, senior
assistant attorney general, on the brief and orally), for the
M. Rothstein, deputy director public defender, of Concord, on
the brief and orally, for the defendant.
State appeals an order of the Superior Court (Brown,
J.) dismissing the charges against the defendant, Drew
Fuller. The court ruled that the 2014 amendments to RSA
chapter 169-B, which vests jurisdiction over juvenile
delinquents ages 17 and under in the family division of the
circuit court, apply retroactively to his case. See
Laws 2014, 215:3-:13; RSA ch. 169-B (2014 & Supp. 2015).
We affirm.
record reflects the following facts. The defendant was
arrested on May 26, 2015, and charged with possession of
heroin, changing marks on a firearm, and carrying a firearm
in a vehicle without a license. See RSA 318-B:2, I
(2011); RSA 159:13 (2014); RSA 159:4 (2014). The State filed
informations on the misdemeanor firearm charges on July 16,
and a grand jury indicted the defendant on the heroin charge
on July 17. The defendant was born on March 10, 1998, and
thus, was 17 years old both at the time he allegedly
committed the offenses and at the time he was indicted or
charged by information for these crimes.
On May
15, 2014, the legislature enacted House Bill 1624, which
amended RSA chapter 169-B. See Laws 2014, 215:3-:13,
:19-:21, :23-:24. Among other changes, the bill amended RSA
169-B:2, IV, raising the age of a "Delinquent" to
include anyone under 18 years of age. See Laws 2014,
215:3. The prior version of the statute defined a
"Delinquent" as an individual under the age of 17.
See RSA 169-B:2, IV (2014). This change took effect
on July 1, 2015. See Laws 2014, 215:28.
August 2015, the defendant moved to dismiss the charges
against him, arguing that the superior court lacked
jurisdiction because amended RSA 169-B:2, IV (Supp. 2015)
extended the family division's exclusive jurisdiction to
include juveniles his age. The State objected and argued that
the amendment applied prospectively from its effective date,
July 1, 2015. Because the defendant committed the offenses
before this date, and when he was 17, the State contended
that the former definition of "Delinquent"
controlled and, thus, the superior court had jurisdiction.
After a
hearing, the superior court ruled that amended RSA 169-B:2,
IV applied retroactively to persons who committed offenses
before July 1, 2015, but were indicted after that date, and,
therefore, the superior court did not have jurisdiction over
the defendant. First, the court determined that it need not
apply the test articulated in State v. Carpentino,
166 N.H. 9, 12-14 (2014), because the savings statute, upon
which the Carpentino test is based, did not apply to
the case. See RSA 21:38 (2012). The court reasoned
that the savings statute applies if and only if: (1) an act
was repealed; (2) a suit or prosecution was pending at the
time of the repeal; and (3) the suit or prosecution was for
an offense committed under the repealed act or for the
recovery of a penalty or forfeiture incurred under the
repealed act. The court ruled that the prosecution was not
pending at the time of repeal, and that the prosecution was
not for an offense committed under the repealed act, nor did
it seek a penalty incurred under the repealed act.
court then applied the common law test of retroactivity,
which we have articulated in both civil and criminal cases.
See, e.g., Town of Bartlett v.
Furlong, 168 N.H. 171, 179 (2015); State v.
Hamel, 138 N.H. 392, 394 (1994). After finding that the
legislature was ultimately silent on whether it intended the
amendments to apply retroactively, the court examined whether
the change was substantive or procedural. It ruled that the
change was procedural, and, therefore, could be applied
retroactively. It thus granted the motion to dismiss because
the superior court did not have jurisdiction over the
appeal, the State argues that the trial court erred by
applying the amendments to RSA chapter 169-B retroactively to
the defendant's case, which, it contends, was pending at
the time the amendments took effect.
169-B:3 (2014) provides that the family
division[1] "shall have exclusive original
jurisdiction over all proceedings alleging delinquency."
The statute does not define "delinquency, " but,
pursuant to the amendments at issue, the current version of
RSA 169-B:2, IV (Supp. 2015) provides that a
"Delinquent" is "a person who has committed an
offense before reaching the age of 18 years which would be a
felony or misdemeanor under the criminal code of this state
if committed by an adult." Laws 2014, 215:3 (quotation
omitted). Prior to the amendments, a "Delinquent"
was a person who committed an offense before reaching the age
of 17 years. RSA 169-B:2, IV (2014) (quotation omitted).
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Journal 52, Prompt 6 was The Lost Art of Love Letters. I've been thinking about self-care lately, and so these small art journal pages developed.
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The Gateway project to rebuild and expand northeast corridor track, bridges, and tunnels between Penn Station Newark and Penn Station New York has been all over the media, including Newsday, New York Times, Vox, and Icons.
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Age: 108 years
Passengers/Day: 200,000 Amtrak & NJ Transit
Est. Cost to Replace: $14 billion
Est. Year of Completion: 2026
The core of the Gateway project is a re-do of what the Pennsylvania Railroad ("Pennsy") accomplished in 1910, when it created the Northeast Corridor by connecting Newark, across the Meadowlands, over the Portal Bridge on the Hackensack River, and through twin tunnels below the Hudson into 34th Street Manhattan. That was from the West.
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In the middle, Pennsy built Penn Station at 34th street, the architectural wonder of its age, covering the eight acres above its underground rail station.
Today, Penn Station handles 10 million commuters each year, 88 percent of them on New Jersey Transit and the Long Island Railroad. Amtrak handles the rest.
Pennsy's 1910 project was one of the most successful public private partnership in U.S. history. Its revenue model, track, bridge, and tunnels worked well for fifty years. But, the automobile broke the model in the 1960's. The above ground areas of the station were torn down after air rights were sold to developers to build Penn Plaza and Madison Square Garden. When Penn Central failed in 1970, Amtrak took over Pennsy's 1910 project.
For nearly fifty years, Amtrak, New Jersey Transit, and the Long Island Railroad have been unable to replace core elements of the corridor, including the Portal Bridge and the Hudson River tunnel. The bad effect on levels of service is clear. Maintenance and repair are routinely deferred. But, the bridges and tunnels are functionally obsolescent. This section of the Northeast Corridor is in dire need of both replacement and expansion.
A 30-40 year concession to design, build, maintain, and operate the railbed between Newark and Penn Station New York should be in the Gateway's future. Elected officials need simply to accept that getting the work done through competitive, binding cost commitments is more important that continuing a fifty-year argument in Congress over funding open-ended construction (only) Amtrak projects.
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A new entry in the Epoque Family: the DuGe Courtyard Boutique Hotel in Beijing. DuGe Courtyard Boutique Hotel Beijing is the first designer courtyard boutique hotel in China. Its typical red-and-blue doors encourage the guests with a promise of comfort and a little of the mysterious. Entering the high threshold distinctive of the traditional Chinese entryways, guests are taken on a journey through time and design in which the traditional Chinese architecture of DuGe Courtyard Boutique Hotel frames glossy, lacquered contemporary furnishings and guestrooms are lit by elaborate, crystal chandeliers. Each themed suite at DuGe Courtyard Boutique Hotel and guestroom is uniquely designed with its own matching and coordinated bath or shower room. Depending on where you are, colors are warm, bold and subtle by turn, and each suite creates a mood that is both welcoming and unexpected. Many of the items of furniture and decorative pieces in the hotel are custom-designed and selected for DuGe.
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In 1986 I received a request from The La Jolla Museum of Contemporary Art, for material for an exhibit they were producing on the subject of sailing. I stumbled upon this letter searching for something else. I doubt the curator had any idea of exactly what or why he was requesting these items. In fact, my harnesses changed the way racing boats were handled. No bowman, today would not be wearing his harness all the time. Sail changes evolved as a result, closing the gap between closed course racing and offshore racing.


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TCM SPOTLIGHT: ESTHER WILLIAMS, VOLUME 2 -- DVD review by porfle
(Thrill of a Romance/ Fiesta/ This Time For Keeps/ Pagan Love Song/ Million Dollar Mermaid/ Easy to Love)
If the following sounds more like a love letter to Esther Williams than a DVD review, you have to understand--I've been a huge fan for several years now, and watching the six-disc set TCM SPOTLIGHT: ESTHER WILLIAMS, VOLUME 2 has been a heady experience. To paraphrase Bela Lugosi's "Ygor" from SON OF FRANKENSTEIN: "She...does things for me."
Hardly just the swimming star she's commonly remembered as nowadays, Esther Williams was one of the most beautiful and talented actresses ever to grace the screen. Whether dolled up in the coolest 40s and 50s fashions or dripping wet in a clingy bathing suit, her stunning good looks, razor-perfect figure, regal bearing, and endlessly appealing persona are what continue to make her films so watchable after all these years. She had a smoldering sexuality and bedroom eyes that could easily have made her a sultry femme fatale in film noirs if she'd ever decided to go that way. Yet she almost always played sweet, endearing characters who were approachable and attainable--well, theoretically anyway--by plain, everyday lugs like us.
Her aquatic skills, of course, are legendary. While stars like Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, and Ginger Rogers may have been tops on the dance floor, Esther Williams had the water all to herself. This gave MGM the chance to keep coming up with one lavish, high-concept splash spectacle after another. Yet even in her more down-to-earth roles, in which she barely dipped a toe into the water, Esther proved that she had the acting skills and personality, along with her drop-dead gorgeous looks, to quite capably hold her own. And she even had a nice singing voice, too.
In THRILL OF A ROMANCE (1945), Esther is a swimming instructor named Cynthia Glenn who lives with her lovably eccentric uncle and aunt, played by Henry Travers (Clarence the angel in IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE) and Spring Byington. Cynthia (who for some strange reason doesn't already have dozens of guys vying for her attention) is swept off her feet by a young business tycoon named Bob Delbar (Carleton G. Young) who takes her to a fancy hotel in the mountains for their honeymoon and then leaves her alone--on their wedding night--when a big deal lures him away to Washington. Yep, we knew right away that stuffed-shirt Bob wasn't the right guy for our Cynthia.
Right on cue, the suddenly lonely new bride meets warm, friendly war hero Major Thomas Milvaine (Van Johnson at his most personable), who falls for her like a sad-eyed puppy dog. We know that they'll be together by the end of the movie, and we can't wait to see Cynthia unload that incredible stiff Bob Delbar. But before that, we must endure the tortures of self-denial as Cynthia and Tommy splash around in the pool and dine to the music of Tommy Dorsey while rigidly maintaining the proper hands-off attitude.
Also practicing self-denial is Metropolitan Opera star Lauritz Melchior as rotund opera singer Nils Knudsen, who's trying to lose weight. Eventually becoming the benevolent cupid who helps bring Cynthina and Tommy together, the chubby-cheeked Melchior gets plenty of opportunities to sing in his bombastic style--we even get to see a closeup of his quivering tonsils during the titles--while his roly-poly character comically suffers through a vegetables-only diet as others around him indulge in rich food (just as Cynthia and Tommy yearn to indulge in each other).
The opening titles let the viewer know right off the bat that THRILL OF A ROMANCE is going to be filled with music, from opera to big band and in between. Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra are on hand for several hot big-band tunes, some including his nimble-fingered young daughter Susan on piano. During one rousing number, legendary cool cat Buddy Rich is featured in a kick-ass drum solo. With Dorsey's band, the hotel's house musicians, and opera singer Melchior running around, we have here the rare musical in which the songs and tunes don't just come from out of nowhere.
Esther, of course, gets a lot of mileage out of the hotel's wonderfully kitschy swimming pool set as Cynthia teaches Tommy how to swim and does several nice slow-motion dives off the high board. She also looks great in a series of outfits that compliment her figure, which is a never-ending source of visual delight. The breathtaking mountain and forest settings of San Bernadino's Arrowhead Springs Hotel and Yosemite National Park provide even more sumptuous Technicolor scenery.
In the days before television, people didn't go to movies like this for the thrills or complicated plots. They wanted to see eye-filling sights, lavish production numbers, and good-looking movie stars. They also wanted to see their favorite radio stars perform the music they could usually only hear over the airwaves. The simple story of THRILL OF A ROMANCE could've been told in twenty minutes, but getting there at a leisurely pace while savoring the sights and sounds along the way is what it's all about. All you have to do is settle in and enjoy the ride.
John Nesbitt's Passing Parade--"The Great American Mug"
Cartoon--Tex Avery's "Wild and Woolfy" (Droopy)
Musical outtakes
FIESTA (1947) was shot on location in Mexico and features Esther and handsome young newcomer Ricardo Montalban as twins Maria and Mario. Their father, Señor Morales, once a celebrated bullfighter forced into retirement by a crippling injury, has high hopes for Mario to take his place in the ring. But Mario has other ideas--he dreams of being a concert pianist and composer, while it is Maria who aspires to carry on the family bullfighting tradition. Well, it's a cinch things are going to get complicated before the eventual happy ending.
Esther and Ricardo make a smart-looking couple in their matching outfits and are a likable brother and sister act. I was surprised to find Montalban to be an excellent dancer, as he demonstrates several times during the film. Cyd Charisse, not quite the stunner she would become and hardly resembling the seductive vamp from SINGIN' IN THE RAIN (although there's a hint of it in the red-hot flamenco number she performs with Ricardo), plays Mario's devoted fiancee Conchita.
Esther barely gets close to the water in this one, giving her a chance to prove that she can carry a role without breast-stroking her way through it. Montalban's intense performance as the musician who's expected to be a bullfighter is a major component of the film, but the main draw is seeing Esther's Maria fulfilling her brother's destiny in the ring by posing as him. She looks way tuff in her form-fitting matador outfits and moves beautifully. Little matter that the matador stand-in doing the actual bullfighting bears scant resemblance to her.
Akim Tamiroff is very likable as the Morales family's old friend, Chato Vasquez, while John Carroll as "Pepe Ortega" convincingly plays a man who wants to forget all this bullfighting nonsense and get married to Maria ASAP. Fortunio Bonanova (CITIZEN KANE, KISS ME DEADLY) is good as the prideful and unyielding father, Señor Morales. Mary Astor (THE MALTESE FALCON) adds extra class as his long-suffering wife, who hates bullfighting and wants Mario to follow his own dreams.
FIESTA is filled with lots of festive Mexican music, including a pre-rock'n'roll version of "La Bamba", and Montalban deftly mimes playing piano to Aaron Copland's thrilling "El Salon Mexico" in one of the film's most effective scenes. But best of all are the large-scale bullfighting sequences, which should give Esther's fans a whole new appreciation for the sport. She's one muy bonita matador.
John Nesbitt's Passing Parade--"Goodbye, Miss Turlock"
Cartoon--Tex Avery's "Hound Hunters"
After the muted Southwestern hues of FIESTA, 1947's THIS TIME FOR KEEPS (photographed by Karl Freund) is a colorful confection. If you can get past Esther's arresting picture on the disc menu, the film opens with her as "Aqua Capers" star Nora Cambaretti, simultaneously torturing and delighting some injured WWII soldiers by prancing around the pool looking gorgeous. She meets Dick (Johnnie Johnston), temporarily blinded by an eye injury, who falls in love with her just her voice. Too bad she's already sorta engaged to her boring producer, Gordon (Dick Simmons), although we know this relationship's totally doomed. (Sorry, Gordo.)
Dick, meanwhile, is in a bit of a JAZZ SINGER-type mess, since he wants to croon popular swing tunes while his dad, famous opera singer Richard Herald (Lauritz Melchior again), insists that his son follow in his footsteps. (Come to think of it, this is mighty similar to Ricardo Montalban's dilemma in FIESTA.) Dick's also expected to marry the dour, bland socialite Frances Allenbury (Mary Stuart), which we also know ain't a-gonna happen. Sometimes it's nice to watch a movie where you don't have to worry about stuff like that.
THIS TIME FOR KEEPS is loaded with music, with Melchior serving up the opera while Xavier Cugat and His Orchestra make with the swing (including the ever-popular "Chiquita Banana" song). Here also we finally get one of those elaborate water-follies numbers that Esther Williams is known for, choreographed by Stanley Donen. As the great Jimmy Durante (playing her performing partner Ferdi Farro) croons some cringe-inducing lyrics about taxes and "taking off ten percent for your agent", Esther struts around the pool doing an alluring striptease from evening gown to bathing suit before taking the plunge amidst dozens of synchronized water sprites. If you love a good wallow in pure, undiluted kitsch, this is it.
Esther's character seems a little aloof in this one until she takes Dick to meet her grandmother (Dame May Whitty) and cute little niece Deborah (Sharon McManus) on Michigan's Mackinac Island. There we get to know the real Nora in a homey setting amidst beautiful snow-covered scenery. Later the island is seen in its multi-colored spring glory as Nora and Dick hash out their conflicts caused when Frances' mother runs a premature engagement announcement in the paper. Needless to say, Ferdi, Dick's father, Grandma, and Deborah eventually cook up a plan to make things right between the two lovebirds again.
THIS TIME FOR KEEPS drags a little in its overlong trudge toward the inevitable ending, but there's still a lot of fun along the way.
A Pete Smith Specialty--"Now You See It"
Cartoon--"Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Mouse" (Tom & Jerry)
Musical outtake--"Little Big Shot"
Like an exotic postcard from Tahiti come to life, PAGAN LOVE SONG (1950) is a Technicolor fantasia with Esther looking gorgeous in brown body makeup and two-piece outfits as the half-Tahitian Mimi. Bass-voiced Howard Keel is "Hap" Endicott, a teacher from the USA who just inherited some land with a bamboo shack on it and wants to kick back and become a native. Even though Mimi has plans to move to the States just as Hap is settling in, we know that they'll get together somehow.
So far, this is the prettiest yet dumbest film in the collection. Keel plays Hap like a big, grinning oaf who belts out some of the worst songs ever written (subjects include his singing bamboo house and how much fun it is to sing in the sun on a bicycle) while blundering his way around the island like a newborn giraffe. He gets along great with the natives (one of whom is played by a very young Rita Moreno), since they're all portrayed as a bunch of addle-brained children themselves. It's enough to make one yearn for the cultural authenticity of an Elvis Presley comedy.
Keel works overtime trying to force some feeling into the nonsensical songs that are shoehorned into the slim plot but he has little to work with--he was much more at home in robust musicals such as ANNIE GET YOUR GUN and SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS. Plus, incredible as it may seem, he and Esther have about as much romantic chemistry as a couple of cocoanuts. After the movie has toodled along with nothing much going on until almost the end, an awkward and overly melodramatic plot twist is dropped right in the middle of it like an anvil in order to remind us that there's supposed to be a story.
The only things PAGAN LOVE SONG has going for it--besides one of those cool SPFX water fantasies that glorifies Esther Williams as a sort of aquatic goddess--are the lush scenery, a really cool Tahitian dance sequence, and the fact that the star looks so good at times that it's almost unreal. (Amazingly, a look at the musical outtakes reveals that the film's best songs aren't even in it!) If you can turn off your critical faculties for an hour and a half and watch PAGAN LOVE SONG purely on a superficial level, you might enjoy it. Otherwise, this movie is so stupefyingly slight that it makes DONOVAN'S REEF look like a James Michener epic.
A Pete Smith Specialty--"Curious Contests"
Cartoon: Tex Avery's "Chump Champ" (Droopy)
Musical outtakes
After the lightweight fluff of PAGAN LOVE SONG, 1952's MILLION DOLLAR MERMAID comes as a shock--a genuine period biopic of early 20th-century swimming star Annette Kellerman. We first see her as a little girl growing up in Sydney, Australia with her music teacher father, Frederick (Walter Pidgeon). Barely able to walk and forced to wear leg braces, Annette teaches herself to swim, after which her legs become so strong that she starts winning swimming competitions. Financial woes force the Kellermans to sail to London, where they meet enterprising carnival showman James Sullivan (Victor Mature) and his sidekick Doc Cronnol (Jesse "Maytag Repairman" White).
With James' help, Annette becomes famous after swimming the length of the Thames River and later, before another long distance attempt in America, getting arrested for indecent exposure for wearing a swimsuit that exposes her bare legs! As Annette's star rises, eventually leading to a smash engagement at New York's Hippodrome, her romantic relationship with James takes a nosedive and they seperate. He hits bottom just as Annette, at the peak of success, meets with a tragic accident that may end her swimming career.
As a biopic, MILLION DOLLAR MERMAID is a solid effort from director Mervin LeRoy which is consistently entertaining even when the drama starts to get a little sudsy. Esther is utterly convincing as Annette Kellerman, while Victor Mature does a fine job as the smalltime wheeler-dealer who can't keep up with her rush to fame. Walter Pidgeon is perfect as the stodgy but warm-hearted father, and Jesse White plays the comedy-relief role of Doc Cronnol with his usual hangdog charm.
While the melodramatic elements hold our interest, what really makes the film stand out are the production numbers. Legendary choreographer Busby Berkely has a field day staging some of the most lavish and spectacular sequences yet seen in an Esther Williams vehicle--exquisitely kitschy and colossal in scope, these colorful flights of fantasy are both jaw-dropping and delightfully strange. I can't even begin to describe them, except to say that they're like a Technicolor acid trip. In addition to these, the smaller-scale aquatic vignettes are equally enchanting due to Esther's ethereal grace and beauty underwater.
Although not the sort of light comedy-romance she's usually associated with, this remains a quintessential Esther Williams film and a top-notch production in every respect, with the usual MGM gloss. More than any other film in this collection, MILLION DOLLAR MERMAID gives Neptune's daughter a chance to fully display her talents both in and out of the water.
A Pete Smith Specialty--"Reducing"
Cartoon: "The Wise Little Quacker" (Tom & Jerry)
LUX RADIO THEATER Broadcast with Esther Williams and Walter Pidgeon (audio only)
With EASY TO LOVE (1953), the final film in the set, we're back to frothy comedy, ear-bending Tin Pan Alley songs, and a shallow plot to keep us occupied between Busby Berkeley fever dreams. Esther plays Julie, an overworked swimsuit model and aqua-performer for the tourists at Cypress Gardens in Florida. THRILL OF A ROMANCE's Van Johnson is back as her manipulative boss Ray. King Donovan (INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS) has the thankless role of Ray's bumbling assistant, Ben, and REVENGE OF THE CREATURE's John Bromfield returns to the water as Hank, a hunky but not-too-bright coworker who's sweet on Julie.
During a trip to New York Julie falls in love with oily nightclub singer Barry Gordon (Tony Martin, THE BIG STORE) and is offered more than three times her regular salary to join a show there. (Blink and you'll miss Carroll Baker in a tiny role as one of Barry's romantic cast-offs.) But after a guilt trip from Ray it's back to Florida, where she's now torn between him, Barry, and Hank. Only after Barry shows up at Cypress Gardens to sweep Julie off her feet does Ray finally realize, perhaps too late, that he's in love with her.
As you might expect, the story is just about the least important element in this frivolous concoction. Esther gets to play a crabby character for a change, constantly complaining about how hard Ray works her. Which is okay because she's cute when she's angry--or any other time, as EASY TO LOVE gives her plenty of chances to demonstrate. As for the songs, the least said the better. When Tony Martin sits at a hotel piano and starts singing the interminable "That's What a Rainy Day is For" to a bunch of moony-eyed old ladies, you may think you've gone to hell. The rest of his tunes are equally forgettable (except for Cole Porter's "Easy to Love", a holdover from THIS TIME FOR KEEPS) and directed in a rather lethargic way as is most of the movie.
Esther does a little waterskiing and a pleasantly hokey water dance with the beefy John Bromfield, then later puts on clown makeup for a forgettable comedy number. During her audition for a producer in New York, it's just Esther in a plain tank of water with no frills, fancy costumes, or sets--just her beautiful underwater ballet moves--and it's one of the best moments in the picture. Notoriously flamboyant choreographer Busby Berkeley finally gets off his duff in the final minutes to give us the kind of exotic water carnival-type routine we expect from him. Eight speedboats pulling dozens of waterskiiers weave their way through columns of water blasting upward out of the lake until Esther grabs onto a trapeze hanging from a helicopter and dives into a sparkling tableau of streaming banners and cascading fountains. It's freakin' insane!
Before this hyperkinetic assault on the senses has even had a chance to die down, the plot is resolved chop-chop as Julie falls for the right guy while the other two slink off in defeat. Well, not quite--Tony Martin runs into his real-life wife, FIESTA's Cyd Charisse (not a bad consolation prize), while the other loser suddenly realizes that he's really in love with Julie's roommate, Nancy (Edna Skinner). It's a happy ending for everyone involved, including the viewers who are relieved that EASY TO LOVE is finally over. (It's still kinda fun, though.)
James A. Fitzpatrick's Traveltalks--"Romantic Riviera"
Cartoon: "Cobs and Robbers" (Barney Bear)
This DVD set from Warner Home Video and Turner Classic Movies features colorful, decorative packaging and menus, with actual poster art on each disc. All six films are in original standard format with Dolby Digital sound, and they look great. Each disc contains fun bonus features--MGM shorts, cartoons, theatrical trailers, and, in some cases, musical outtakes from the films.
Of all the actresses in Hollywood before or since, Esther Williams was one of a kind. Whether you're already a fan or would like to discover what makes her films so memorable, then TCM SPOTLIGHT: ESTHER WILLIAMS, VOL. 2 is a delightfully fun-filled collection. Sexier than a year's subscription to Penthouse, Esther is described pretty succinctly by Kenneth Tobey in this quote from THIS TIME FOR KEEPS: "Dick, there's a girl in the pool who's got everything. Beautiful eyes, shining hair, wonderful skin, a smile that tickles your ribs, and a figure...oh boy, for a tape measure."
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|© UNICEF/2007/Jawabra
|ICDB Award winners Weera Suwanachot and Phudit Apinakpong, director and children's reporter, respectively, at Thai Youth News.
By Amy Bennett
NEW YORK, USA, 28 November 2007 – UNICEF and the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences have jointly announced the winner of the 2007 International Children's Day of Broadcasting (ICDB) Award: National Broadcasting of Thailand.
The award-winning programme was produced by Thai Youth News, in partnership with NBT. Weera Suwanachot and Phudit Apinakpong, director and children's reporter, respectively, at the Thai Youth News Network, received the award at the academy's 35th International Emmy Awards Gala in New York last week.
"The media really has the power to change something," said Mr. Suwanachot. "So if the children participate in media, it means that children can change something for children, together. It's very important to let children be a part of media."
The ICDB awards recognize broadcasters who cover children's issues creatively and encourage youth participation. The regional winners of the 2007 ICDB Awards are from Brazil, Gambia, Germany, Kenya, Syria and Thailand. On the morning of the 19 November gala, all of this year's ICDB nominees were honoured at a reception held at UNICEF House.
Youth participation recognized
"Each year we are inspired and encouraged by the UNICEF family of broadcasters' dedication to children's programming and the ICDB," said the Chief of UNICEF's Internet, Broadcast and Image Section, Stephen Cassidy.
"Over and over, we are impressed and humbled by the quality and creativity these broadcasters exhibit in advancing UNICEF's mission to involve youth in the media-making process," he added. "Children everywhere are better served because of their work."
|© UNICEF/2007/Jawabra
|The ICDB Award winners were recognized at the 35th International Emmy Awards Gala in New York on 19 November 2007.
Judging for the regional prizes took place between May and August, focusing on programming about the ICDB theme selected last year, 'Unite for Children. Unite against AIDS' (also the name of the global campaign on children and AIDS). The entries were evaluated by teams of regional broadcasters and television experts who looked at content, execution and year-round youth participation.
The ICDB regional prizes went to TV Cultura in Brazil, Gambia Television and Radio Services, ZDF in Germany, Syrian Broadcast TV, Citizen TV in Kenya and NBT Thailand.
'The World We Want'
Broadcasters in more than 100 countries celebrate ICDB each December in unique ways, with children going on the air as reporters, presenters and producers. The next day of broadcasting will take place on 9 December, under the 2007 theme, 'The World We Want'.
Based on the 2006 ICDB theme, the broadcasters recognized this year encouraged children to raise their voices about what people young and old are doing to change the course of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. To be eligible for the awards, the nominees' broadcasts had to take place on or around 10 December 2006 in conjunction with the 2006 ICDB.
Also as part of ICDB, radio broadcasters have a chance to win the 2007 ICDB Award for Radio Excellence, which recognizes radio programmes that give children a central role and allow them to share their perspectives with the world.
19 November 2007: ICDB Award winner Weera Suwanachot of Thailand and nominee Mfanasibili M. Nkosi of South Africa talk about the importance of children's broadcasting.
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Wedding celebration - an event which withI am looking forward to it all: the couple themselves, their relatives and friends. Close Suite, tend to spend a lot of time on the choice of gift, holiday bouquet and card, where the newlyweds write wishes. Without the latest gizmos no cost, no greeting, but because the invited people necessarily go looking for it in specialty shops. The alternative - making original cards with their own hands. Let's see how to make your own greeting card.
How to make a beautiful card with the wedding with their own hands?
If you decide to make a card for the newlywedswith their hands, there is no doubt that it will be kept newlyweds tenderly, because such gifts are appreciated much more purchased. As its foundation using heavy paper or cardboard, decorate with a variety of techniques - scrapbooking, quilling. Decorate for a wedding card with sequins, beads, ribbons, lace, dried or artificial flowers, drawings, patterns. Master classes below will help you create an original product that will appeal to the perpetrators of the celebration.
Postcard-congratulation in quilling techniques
Quilling or "bumagokruchenie" - a techniqueused in many areas of needlework. Masters create greeting cards using folding and twisting narrow strips of paper. More of them are made photo frames, albums, jewelry, paintings. Due to the large selection of paper of different colors and density, you easily will discover materials that are ideal for the decoration of the wedding cards.
Necessary materials
- Sheet thick white paper (or other light-colored).
- The sheets of tissue paper, which will be needed fortwisting "rolls". You can use special quilling kits, which include source material already cut into thin strips. In this case, the card manufacturing process will go much faster.
- for scrapbooking paper with patterns or designs with matching color.
- Satin ribbons.
- Beads, previously cut in half.
- Pencil.
- Scissors.
- Ruler.
- Stationery or other knife.
- Tool bumagokrucheniya. This item can replace the toothpicks, matches, empty bars ballpoint pens.
Stages of Development
- From dense white sheet, cut a rectangle measuring 20 by 15 centimeters. Fold in half. This will be the basis for future cards.
- Cut the paper for scrapbooking. I should get a rectangle measuring 9.5 by 14.5 centimeters.
- On equal strips cut material for quilling - for a card will need about fourteen or sixteen pieces.
- Take a quilling tool oralternative, start to roll paper. One end should be fixed with adhesive. Make sure that the strips were twisted tight, they do not fall apart. When the "roll" will be ready, the free edge fix glue to finished item does not spill.
- To the basis of the future cards carefully gluerectangle scrapbook paper. Make sure that the item was exactly in the middle, try on a few times before it is fixed. Take the resulting round rolls, flatten them with the two sides to the paper edge an acute angle - the pitch ready. With their help shape flowers (one need 5 petals), lock on the front side of the card. Complete tender plant, glued to the core half radiant beads.
- Touching composition further decorateuntwisted spiral rolls, decorate as you wish - with crystals, beads, sequins. In the lower right corner of the secure satin ribbon, which will be the final element of the decor. Wedding greeting card ready!
Greeting card with the wedding day in scrapbooking techniques
Greeting card made usingscrapbooking techniques, obtained cute, air, and touching. Such cards may be minimalist, with only two or three colors and some decorative elements. It is essential for scrapbooking - to properly combine colors, patterns and drawings on scrap paper to the finished product did not work too nalyapistym. A harmonious selection of details such cards guarantee its magnificent view.
Necessary materials
- Thick paper or cardboard sheet (A4).
- Two sheets of paper for scrapbooking, matching in color.
- Stationery knife.
- Scissors (for curly edges can be used).
- Ruler.
- Double sided tape.
- Glue.
- Lace.
- White satin ribbon.
- Decorative "corsage", which was previously necessary to make your own or buy from specialist retailers.
- Clear printout with the inscription "Happy Wedding!"
- Halves of pearl beads.
Stages of Development
- Create a foundation for a card with the help of a knife and a ruler of office - fold half sheet of A4, neatly cut off the excess, to obtain a preform 10 by 15 centimeters.
- For the background, take a sheet of scrap paper, similar tocut the bureaucratic knife edge as to obtain a basis for future decor, measuring 10 by 15 centimeters. Double sided tape cover the preparation, attach the top scrap paper.
- Visually define the horizontal center of the futureCards, and just below the glue double sided tape. Two thin satin ribbon (or a single wide) is located on top of him, carefully cut off the protruding part of the material, the lighter treat the edges of the tapes, so they do not "spread out."
- Apply a little glue just above the tape (forlace fabric should not use double sided tape), fix it a decorative lace. Wait until the glue is dry, then use scissors to trim the edges. Halves pearl beads zadekoriruyte tissue.
- Heavy paper or cardboard piece beautifully cut, as shown in the photo. She will need to label.
- Cut out of colored scrap paper a small leaf,little more than a blank for writing. edges form must be identical to the edges of the workpiece. Connect two elements by using double-sided tape, and for the larger volume using adhesive pads.
- At the upper boundary of the double sided tape on the cardsstick the scrap paper, different in color from the background. Make the edges of the form is the same as in preparations for the label. Sami billet parts place just above the lace, the right of the card.
- Take the finished decorative bouquet thatIt will be the main decoration of the postcards. Place the item so that the inscription remains visible, and the bouquet is not performed at the edges of the product. Fix the decoration greeting cards with glue.
- When the glue is completely dry, complete product halves decor elegant pearls. Beautiful card for a wedding is ready!
Greeting card in an envelope of money for
A great gift for newly couple -money. At the newlyweds have enough spending at the beginning of family life. On the shelves of souvenir shops there are many cash wedding envelope options, but even better to do this little thing with their own hands. Also the amount of gift, guests can attach to the card of congratulations. Consider how to make a wedding envelope using scrap paper, satin ribbons and other beautiful decorations.
Necessary materials
- Double-sided paper for scrapbooking with a suitable pattern.
- Tool for creasing.
- Mat cutter.
- Satin ribbons (ribbon organza fit).
- Curbing punch (stationery knife).
- Glue.
- Double sided tape.
- Jewellery.
Stages of Development
- On the mat, place a sheet of razlinovkoy colored scrap paper, cut square of 28 by 28 centimeters. Diagonally cut in half.
- Explore bends space for creasing, shown in the photo, carefully mark the their pencil.
- Apply two thin strips of double-sided tape is not larger than 0.6 cm, as seen in the photo below.
- Bend the line at the bottom of the envelope. Stick double sided tape on it. Along the way, do not forget to cut off the protruding edge, which is already cut to the photo-materials.
- Fold the sides of the envelope at the same time fixing the base and the top line. If done correctly, you should get a perfectly smooth envelope.
- In the double-sided adhesive glue satin ribbon length of 50 centimeters, skirting its envelope front and rear. The bottom edges of the tapes remain free, which will tie card.
- Additionally decorate wedding envelope lace paper (to create it, use the hole punch), hearts, beads, decorative flowers or other decorations.
- Make a insert size of not more than 17.5 centimeters by 8. Arrange his stamps or drawings. The original wedding envelope with a card ready!
Ideas for creating wedding cards with their own hands
Making a greeting card for the wedding yourself, youyou can safely experiment with shapes, sizes, colors. The main thing is that all the elements greeting cards look appropriate and in harmony with each other. Well look, rectangular, square, round cards, articles in the form of a heart or two pigeons. See photo below some interesting ideas on registration cards for the wedding.
In a dress the bride and groom
Decorate wedding greeting cardthe groom with the bride dresses - a funny and unusual idea, which just have to taste the newlyweds. paper can be used to manufacture such products, satin, lace, chiffon fabric, a variety of beads, decorative flowers, kvillingovye rolls. Good will look two gold rings.
Heart shape is ideal for manufacturingwedding cards. It is a symbol of true love between the spouses. Greeting card can be created in the form of heart, decorated with one or more such elements. This option card will look good in red or any other color, suitable topics for a celebration.
Bouquet of flowers
Delicate flowers - the perfect solution fordecoration wedding cards. This may be a small bouquet as in a master class above, or a real "flower meadow". As decorative elements can be used natural dried flowers, artificial plants, paper items, flowers made of polymer clay, fabric or plastic.
Video: Master-class on making cards for the wedding
Creating wedding cards for newlyweds - afascinating process that takes pleasure giver, and subsequently - pleasant emotions newlyweds. To make a really nice gift card, and do not miss, watch the video below a master class with detailed step by step instructions. Presenters will help you create an elegant beige and snow-white card using a basis weight paper for decoration - elegant lace, satin hearts, three-dimensional butterfly, painted gold paint, tape and a small piece of paper with the inscription.


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Stephanie Ganz, Seder Saver! This week I was called upon to cater a dinner for ten the night before Passover so that family friend and new Grandma Miriam could enjoy a little time with her favorite afikomen-hider, baby Alex.
We decided to keep the menu simple – a bright, fresh salad with radishes, carrots, cucumbers, and a pommery vinaigrette; white-wine poached salmon; and Bombolini herb penne with roasted mushrooms, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes.
Miriam and her family raved over the meal, and I enjoyed a beautiful Seder (the star of which was the dueling kugel – more on that later) the following night. I love it when everyone wins!
White Wine Poached Salmon
(serves 4)
1 cup white wine
1 cup vegetable stock (you can use water)
1 medium onion, sliced
1 lemon, sliced
1 handful parsley stems
4 bay leaves
1 hearty pinch of salt
4 (6 oz) salmon fillets
Combine first six ingredients in a deep-sided saute pan, and heat on medium high until a thermometer reads 180. If you're thermometer-free (get one,) you can judge the temperature by when it looks like it's about to boil. Add salmon fillets, and poach for about 7-10 minutes, depending on your desired level of doneness. Remove salmon, and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh chopped herbs, like parsley and chives. Serve with Bombolini Herb Penne (recipe follows.)
Bombolini Herb Penne with Roasted Mushrooms, Zucchini, and Tomatoes
1 lb. Bombolini Herb Penne
1/2 lb. crimini mushrooms, sliced (trying to keep it local? Try Dave and Dee's oyster mushrooms instead!)
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1 zucchini, quartered and sliced
1 large clove garlic
several hearty glugs of olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
Preheat oven to 375. Combine vegetables, garlic, oil, salt and pepper in a roasting pan. Roast for approximately 20 minutes. Bring a stockpot of water to a boil, and add Bombolini pasta. Cook according to package directions. Drain, rinse, and combine with roasted veggies and their delicious flavored oil.


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Glan Llugwy is a family run beautiful semi-detatched stone built property dating back to 1870's in the beautiful village of Betws-y-coed.. Situated on the A5 overlooking the Afon (River) Llugwy and Gwydyr Forest we enjoy great views from most windows. Glan Llugwy is only a few minutes walk from the centre of the village which has a good selection of shops and restaurants. All rooms are tastefully decorated to a high standard with TV and beverage tray. We have one en-suite superking sizetwin room and four standard rooms:- 2 double sharing one showertoilet room on top floor and 1 single room and 1 twin room sharing showertoilet room on first floor.The Guest Lounge overlooks the Afon (River) Llugwy with views to the surrounding hills and provides TV and plenty of reading material. The Breakfast room where you can enjoy a hearty breakfast prepared by Graham a professional chef of some 35+ years overlooks a well maintained mature gardenWe have the luxury of Private parking and we can provide safe storage for bicycles. Use of the garden is available for guests. We do not accept one night bookings on-line and a minimum of a 3 night booking on any of the Bank Holiday weekends. Glan Llugwy is strictly a NON SMOKING guest house. We unfortunately do not take children under 8 years of age. Children 8yrs+ are charged the same rate as Adults.
Directions to Glan Llugwy Guest House Betws Y Coed
We are situated on the A5 on the west-end side of the village heading towards Snowdon. We are on the left-hand side of the road next door to the Dragon RestaurantHotel.The main bus and train station is only a 5 minute walk away. Local bus stop less than a minutes walk.We do not accept Children under the age of 8 years old or pets.Children 8 yrs+ are charged the same rate as Adults.
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Prime 13 is the largest member of Schertler's new high-quality compact mixer family. The 13-channel audio mixer is an ideal solution for smaller theatres and performance venues, houses of worship, rehearsal rooms or recording/project studios where excellent sound quality is required, but space is more limited. A practical number of inputs will neatly accommodate a range of performers, without leaving wasted channels and unused aux sends.
Prime 13 is based on the same technology used in Schertler's flagship ARTHUR mixer, guaranteeing best possible sound quality. The same high-quality preamps are found on the input channels, the same hi-voltage (48V) power supply offers superior headroom and the same No Negative Feedback (NFB) structure gives a fast response and natural attack. Input and output channels contain all the essential elements you would expect from a professional mixer. Compact dimensions make the Prime 13 very easy to transport and quick to set up.
Prime 13 features:
- 7 x mic input channels, each with balanced XLR microphone input and unbalanced Yellow line/instrument input, Gain, Insert, Insert/Direct Out, 48V and 10V Phantom power, 3-band EQ, Pan, Mute, 2 x post-/prefade Aux Sends for managing effects or controlling a stage monitor, channel fader and VU meter.
- 3 x stereo line channels, each with balanced inputs (Pan controls also enable configuration of inputs as two separate mono), Gain, 2 x post-/prefade Aux Sends per input, Mute(s) and channel fader(s).
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It's hard to admit you have an addiction or to voice your concerns to a friend or family member you suspect has an addiction. But addiction is an extremely serious condition affecting mental, physical, and emotional health and should be addressed immediately. One of the difficulties of identifying addiction early is that it doesn't always present itself openly. It can occur through a gradual, subtle process until it's suddenly too late. However, there are physical and behavioral signs you can look for to determine if addiction is present.
Changes in Appearance
Addicts focus most of their attention on satisfying their addiction, which often causes them to neglect their appearance. They might look malnourished, such as having significantly paler skin, skin blemishes, or bloodshot eyes. Another red flag is if they've lost a lot of weight very rapidly. They also might have stopped washing regularly—sometimes for days or weeks at a time—or keep wearing the same clothes.
Altered Behavior
Addiction affects the way people think and act. It can be a radical change under the influence of a substance—a gentle person might suddenly become aggressive—or a shift in their overall behavior. They may act secretive or suspicious and try to hide their addiction, especially if they think they've been "caught." Other significant signs of addiction are withdrawal from social circles like family and close friends, and loss of interest in activities or hobbies they normally enjoy.
Risky & Neglectful Behavior
Because addicts are driven to satisfy their addiction, they can become willing to engage in behavior that puts themselves and others at risk in order to fulfill their craving. This change often reflects itself in their financial situation. They might stop buying necessities like groceries or paying their bills so they can buy more of what they're hooked on, or resort to stealing to get it. Addicts might also neglect common responsibilities, like showing up at work or school or taking care of their children.
When You See the Signs, Take Action
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For those not yet sick of all the recent iPad leaks and gossips, here is an interesting video from SW-box.com showing another side-by-side comparison of the iPad 4, 5, and mini 2.
Focused mostly on the rear casings of Apple's existing and rumored tablets, the video comparison shows the possible iPad 5 shell as being slightly thinner, smaller, and lighter than that of the current generation iPad. Design-wise, the tablet appears as though it will end up as a larger version of the iPad mini, which wouldn't be surprising considering all the photo leaks and speculations that have emerged thus far. The renowned Australian blogger Sunny Dickson, whose pictures of the iPhone 5s and 5c have recently been revealed to be accurate, currently has the most impressive —as well as authentic looking— gallery of Apple's rumored new tablets.
Assuming the word on the street is accurate, we should be able to see the iPad 5 and iPad mini 2 as soon as mid-October, which is around the same time the iPad 4 and iPad mini were announced. Other than showcasing a slightly smaller and lighter dimension, the iPad 5 is currently speculated to include features such as a GF 2 touch screen, an additional 128 GB storage option, anti reflection display coating, 8 MP camera (same as the one used in the iPhone 5S), different color options (space gray, gold, and silver), 64 bit A7 chip (along with a M7 motion processor), and Touch ID.
For the iPad mini 2, a debate is still going on concerning whether the device will actually come with retina display. Early rumors indicated that Apple would seek to upgrade its miniature iPad's resolution as soon as this year, given the increased number of popular small sized tablets on the market as well as the need for Apple to include a major differentiating feature in the new iPad mini. Tech market analysts, however, tend to be less convinced about such a scenario. Both KGI's Ming Chi Kuo and IHS iSuppli's Rhoda Alexander recently mentioned about the likelihood of the retina iPad mini being delayed into next year, and suggested that a low cost, non-retina mini may be released beforehand.


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The Collapsing Empire
by John Scalzi
Series: The Collapsing Empire, #1Hardcover, 329 pg.
Tor Books, 2017
Read: March 28 – 29, 2017
I can't think of a SF release more highly anticipated this year than The Collapsing Empire, the first in a new series (there's a really good chance that I'll be saying the same thing in 3 months about something else that I'm spacing at the moment). Thankfully, it surpassed my expectations (which were, admittedly, pretty low — this just didn't sound that interesting) — I can't speak for the rest of his fanbase who were anticipating it so highly, but I can't imagine that most weren't wholly satisfied, and predict he picks up a few fans from this.
The Interdependency is the empire that is made up of the descendants of the people of Earth, it's been in place for centuries — and, as the title of the book (and series) states, it's on the verge of collapse. Not from political pressures or outside threats, or anything of that nature. Instead, it's the Flow. The Flow is the way that humanity travels between the stars — a extra-dimensional field that can be accessed to facilitate travel between planets. And it's on the verge of changing — not disappearing, just connecting different planets and leaving millions of people without access to the rest of the Empire.
Tricky to explain briefly — but that's okay, the characters in the book are (with 3 exceptions) learning this about the same time as the reader is and those who explain it do a much better job. Basically, the Empire as they know it is facing the End. There to help the Interdependency through this trying time (not that citizens know about it) is a brand-new, untried Emperox. She and her allies (intentional or otherwise) are going to have to deal with political, business and religious groups to try to help some of humanity survive.
I've gotta say that Emperox Grayland II (Cardenia to her friends) is a delightful character — you cannot help but root for her. She's brave, smart, relatable and an underdog (how someone who rules several planetary systems can be thought of as an underdog is a neat trick). The scientist who travels the length of the Empire to help her understand what's going on, Marce, is clever, overwhelmed, and the only one who really knows what's happening (shades of Jor-El?). There's another character, Lady Kiva, a junior member of a ruling family of one of the largest guilds who is just too much fun — she swears enough to make Marshall Mathers take a step back; has no tact, no diplomacy, and shows no mercy to her enemies (especially if they stand between her and a profit). Really, she's a horrible person (at least in this book),but a fun, fun character.
These three are our focus, they're who we cheer for and pin our hopes on. If they can survive the political, scientific, religious, and humanitarian turmoil that's beginning to bubble — there's a shot for humanity. Not much of one, honestly, but a shot.
Somehow, Scalzi's able to take societal collapse and tell it in an entertaining, suspenseful and frequently funny way. He's able to give a thinly disguised commentary on environmental catastrophe and keep it from getting preachy. Basically, he threads the needle just right to keep people enjoying themselves as they read what would be a heavy, off-putting book in many author's hands.
Is it perfect? No. Am I crazy about everything he does/tries to do in this book? Nope. But man, such a fun, quick ride that I can't help but like it and recommend it to everyone I can think of. I was so wrong not to be interested in this book — I'm more than interested in the sequel.


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Simple Bookkeeping Tips
Bookkeeping is an important part of any freelance business. Unfortunately, as designers and creative types, it can sometimes be the most tedious and complicated task on your to-do list. But money is king, and if you don't manage it well, your business is doomed from the start. So it's important that you come up with a system for managing your finances. Here are some tips to get you started.
Set aside time
If you wait until you feel like handling your finances, then you might just never get around to it. So set aside a few hours once or twice a week to sort your materials, pay your bills, and send out invoices. This time will be much more productive if you stay organized throughout the week. When you receive bills, sort them by date and put them in a folder. And make sure not to get behind week to week. If you find you're always playing catch-up or taking time from your regular work week to send payments or invoices just before the due date, you're probably not setting aside enough time to work on your bookkeeping.
Take shortcuts wherever possible
Unlike your design work, where you usually take as much time as you need to make sure every detail is perfect, your bookkeeping only needs to be satisfactory. So taking shortcuts in this process is absolutely acceptable. Set up automatic payments wherever you can, come up with a template for your invoices so that you can just fill in the necessary fields, and do whatever else you can to decrease your workload in this area.
Keep an eye on your calendar
It might seem tedious to mark down every little thing on your calendar, but when you're searching all over your inbox for that one invoice or email from a client, you'll wish you would have just wrote it on your calendar. Simply copying and pasting a few details from an email conversation or invoice can help save lots of time. Keep a separate calendar for your bookkeeping, where you can mark down payments due (both from you and from your clients) so you don't get it mixed up with your appointments or project due dates. This is very easy to do with Google Calendar or iCal.
Be prepared for everything
Everyone is late sometimes, especially when it comes to payments. So you need to be prepared for your clients to make late payments. Have a system in place before you even get started. Figure out interest or late penalties, or whether you'll offer any kind of grace period for any reason. Explaining all of this in the contract when you first sign a new client will save you a lot of time in the long run, and will help you to avoid any awkward situations or misunderstandings.
Budget, budget, budget
This is something you probably already have set up, as most business owners do. However, it's important that you not only have a standard monthly budget that tracks your expenses and projected income, but a few backups as well. We all know that the economy is capable of crippling businesses of all sizes, but you're much less likely to face serious problems if you're prepared. Keep a budget that tracks your finances in a worst-case scenario, showing possible cuts you could make to your expenses or even your own salary. It might seem difficult, but knowing your business can make it through hard times (even if those times never occur) can offer a great amount of security.
Managing money can be difficult for creative types, but by staying organized and setting aside time to get it done, your bookkeeping won't take up too much of your design time. Do you have any other money-management tips for your fellow designers?
2 comments
AccountantBrampton Sep 02, 2011
Worth reading tips. I will really impressed reading these tips and would like to follow and also recommend to my friends as well.
admin Sep 09, 2011
Thank you very much!


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The importance of nutrition in the prevention of illness and disease has long been recognized. Now, attention has turned toward the healthcare professionals who serve a key role in promoting healthy eating.
Health professionals, including nutritionists and nurses, encounter nutrition issues every day. Nutrition is important in the care of obese people, critically ill patients, people with eating disorders, people with food allergies, and a wide range of other clinical problems.
"Many nutrition professionals are passionate about helping others with specific conditions; from diabetes to weight loss, anxiety and depression, to sports nutrition," says Nicole Hodson, NC, executive director of the National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP). "The specializations within the field are broad and vast. While many nutrition professionals do focus on certain conditions, any nutrition professional is trained to assist with a multitude of health concerns."
In the past few decades, there has been increasing recognition of the value of prevention. Not only is public interest in nutrition on the rise, but soaring healthcare costs have many turning to healthy lifestyles as a solution.
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We have seen that even a basic education has done wonders in helping patients regain the ability to lose weight and have a better understanding on what it means to eat healthy.
With more people choosing to take charge of their health, there is a need for healthcare providers who can help guide them in meeting their nutrition goals. Health professionals are influential in motivating people to exercise and incorporate healthy foods into their diets.
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Meanwhile, nurses are becoming more involved in nutritional care, particularly health education.
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Nurses are often the ones who spend the most time with the patient. Therefore, their understanding of nutrition is critical.
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In addition to physical diagnosis, condition, health history, and age, Faudree says practitioners should also consider a patient's psychosocial status when developing a personalized nutrition plan.
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Ridge Crest
Property Features of the Ridge Crest:
- All units are 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. They each have a king bed and a queen size sofa sleeper.
- Flatscreen TV, DVD player, stereo, and gas fireplace.
- Kitchen with microwave oven, toaster oven, stove, coffee maker and dishwasher.
- Laundry area located on the 3rd floor.
- BBQ and Jacuzzi outside.
The Ridge Clubhouse
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Lets get started, supplies required:
Alcohol Ink Blending Solution (optional)
Alcohol Ink: Raspberry (or any other color of your choice)
Alcohol Ink Mixative: Silver (or any other)
StazOn Ink: Black
Stamp: Bo Bunny Floral Stamp
Acetate Sheet
Paint brush
Plastic Palette or something similar
Step 1: Ink up your stamp with StazOn, and carefully stamp out 3 images of the same flower, with the same stamp. (Use StazOn because it works with non-porous surfaces, unlike other inks.)
|The stamped acetate
Step 2: Once dry, flip the stamped acetate, and color the reverse image with Raspberry. Be sure to color the petals ONLY. If you want a lighter shade, mix a few droplets of ink with blending solution, and color using a brush, that is what I did. Otherwise, apply the ink directly, and use the brush to control it.
|The ink mixed with blending solution
|Coloring the petals with a brush
Step 3: When the petals have dried, add a drop of mixative to the center, and spread it, with outward strokes. Remember, that you are coloring the reverse side of the stamped image, so don't panic if the mixative covers the stamped details.
|Add a drop of mixative
|Spread the mixative
Step 4: Using scissors, cut out the flowers by following the outline. Then, separate each petal by following its outline, without detaching it from the center. The cut out flowers should look something like the the picture below.
Place the flowers, stamped side up, so that all the details of the stamped image are visible. (This is one of the reasons why we color/ink the reverse side)
|Cutout flowers with the stamped side up
*From this point forward we work on the flowers with the stamped side up.*
|Bending the petal inwards
|Bending the petal tips back
Step 6: Take the second flower, and shape it, by gently bending the tips of the petals outwards, and slightly bending the petal inwards. Unlike the first flower, you will only bend the petals in, half way, so that they aren't flat.
|Bending the tips of the petal outwards
|L-R: Layer one or top layer, Layer 2 or middle layer, Layer 3 or the base layer.
|The assembled flower
|mounted on a brooch pin
|The gorgeous brooch
Happy Crafting!