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Around the block is a regular feature of Post Process, providing a brief survey of articles and issues of note affecting law and technology.
The EU "Cookie Rule" will soon go into affect. A Computer World article penned by Stewart Room notes that this entails big changes for ISPs. From the article:
These new rules focus in particular on the dropping of cookies onto our equipment. This will only be lawful if the service provider has the subscriber or user's consent. In order for consent to be valid, it must be freely given, specific and informed, the benchmarks established by the Data Protection Directive.
The EU's Article 29 Working Party, which is made up of the national data protection regulators and other officials, issued an opinion on cookies and the consent issue earlier in 2010, observing that the new rules will not be satisfied by default browser settings, bulk consents, web user inactivity or the use of opt-outs.
Criticisms of the rule, which appears to require user consent every time a cookie is to be dropped on a computer, include charges that it isn't practical, that it (along with other regulations) will stifle e-commerce growth, and that such a "pro-privacy" approach will actually work to diminish the user's enjoyment of the internet.
Facebook May Become a More Frequent Target of Discovery. Facebook's recent announcement that it will introduce a communication system that could replace email may complicate the lives of us working in electronic discovery. Shannon Green, in her article "Facebook Creates a Mess for EDD: Messages," notes that the service's large user-base having these additional tools creates additional burdens and risks for future litigants and employers:
The system has three key components: seamless messaging, a social inbox, and conversation history. Facebook engineer Joel Seligstein blogged, "You decide how you want to talk to your friends: via SMS, chat, e-mail or Messages." Facemail messages will be clustered by sender instead of by the "antiquated" concept of using a subject line.
So far, so good. But what might be most problematic for employers is that Facebook will preserve these messages — text, chat, or smoke signals — forever.
"It's definitely a problem in that it means these e-mails will be outside the boundaries of their retention policy," said Rudy Rouhana, an attorney and director of product marketing at Daegis, a provider of e-discovery services. "So, if they typically delete e-mail every 90 days, 2 years, etc., they will be unable to enforce that on e-mails created in this system," he said.
Protect your data when traveling internationally. Wired has posted an article in their "How-to" Wiki on protecting your data during border crossings. From the article:
But recently, we've seen incidents of computer security experts with ties to WikiLeaks and white hat hackers being stopped by government agents and having their laptops and phones thoroughly inspected.
Unless you work in computer research, or if you have ties to whistleblowers or cybersecurity journalists, the chance is very, very slim that your electronics will be searched. But even if you don't think you're up to anything that would arouse the suspicion of the Feds, you should still take precautions. Also, the threat of theft or snooping is something you should pay attention to, no matter how far from home you wander.
Note that these rights extend only to U.S. citizens. Any foreign visitor can be refused entry to the country by border officials on almost any grounds, even if you have a visa.


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The Secret Diary of a Producer
Dear Reader,
I hope you don't feel misled by the click bait title – after all, when you Google 'The Secret Diary…' the first suggestion that comes up is '…of a Call Girl' – so bloody well done if you managed to resist the pull of temptation and have found yourself on this article instead (or even afterwards).
Unfortunately, I won't be divulging anything near as interesting as that, but I do hope to shed some light on the murky underbelly of producing.
Of course I joke, we're really not as bad as you think we are. In fact, we're a bunch of sensitive souls who just really want to make a good film. Something my producer mate is famous for soliloquising on after several post shoot pints (for the record, like all good producers, his verbal skills are in no way impeded by high levels of alcohol – it's how we pull through).
Yep, we all laugh at the stereotypes associated with each department in film. No doubt because we often see a glimmer of truth in them. To be frank, there's no point denying that we're a funny lot.
Film manages to draw together a fascinating cross section of personality types who rub along together and there's a beautiful inevitability that a crew who gel well together have the ability to translate their off-camera love to on-camera magic.
Seeing a team of people working together excited about a project that you've been working on with the Director for weeks, or months, leading up to the shoot, is truly one of the best feelings a Producer can have. It makes up for the back and forth between the various significant parties, the last-minute amendments, the crazy 1 am dash to get hold of a specific bit of kit/prop/wardrobe/cast member/reptile imported last minute from Germany.
Yet, the true heart of a Production team's neurosis is that as a department we're never seen as the good guys. Production holds a rocky territory as the gatekeepers to the coffers – particularly since budget limitation are famously perceived to be mutually exclusive with impeding creativity.
There is a good reason that this stereotype exists, as quite often a project is limited to a certain extent by budgetary restraints. But the thing is there is always a budget for every project, whether you're a one-person band working solo on a project, with just good old passion paying those heating bills, or have a huge all singing dancing pile of cash to invest into all of the bells and whistles.
As a Producer who is managing a budget for a project, you'll always have to set guidelines and make careful choices on where and when to spend the budget. The tricky part of this is that it can be very difficult to explain to different departments, who all have an equally valid and important role, what the budget actually allows for.
For me, the crucial role of a Producer is to make every member of the crew, the agency and or the client, know that you have their back and that the creative matters above else. It is absolutely not about saying the dreaded word 'no'. This is when a creative Producer will come into their own and offer another way to go, a solution, an alternate route, a new direction – something that works for everyone and shouldn't feel like a compromise, rather a stronger route to go down for the resources available.
I know that you're thinking: offering another solution is a nice way of saying no, but there is a distinguishable difference between the two – and for me a determining factor on whether or not you have a Producer worth their salt standing in front of you.
At the end of the day, your Producer shouldn't be a roadblock. They should be the enablers of a project, giving ideas, developing the creative and pushing it on further. Coming within budget is the obvious task, supporting your team with the creative is what really determines a project.
Over and out,

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Irresistible Force
D.D. Ayres
St. Martin's, Aug 26 2014, $7.99
One month ago, someone kidnapped Charlotte-Mecklenburg PD Officer James Cannon's K9 partner Bogart. James followed leads in search of his missing police dog until he sees Bogart with a woman in an isolated cabin just outside of Raleigh.
Shayla Appleton fears her former boyfriend, outwardly charming to the world but abusive to her. Eric Coates refuses to accept it is over between them. Thus she "adopted" dumped for death Prince from the local animal shelter where she volunteers. James confronts her for abducting his canine Bogart, but Shay says she saved him from execution as the woman who dropped him off demanded they do. After Shay dials 911, Chief Deputy Sheriff Ward arrives to take control of the scene. Shay describes the woman wanting her Prince to die; James recognizes his crazy former girlfriend Jaylynn Turner. Both already in love with Prince Bogart and with help from their dog, James and Shay deal with their respective monstrous previous significant others, her childhood and worse love.
The first K-9 Rescue police procedural romantic suspense is an exciting action-packed tale that deftly combines falling in love (due to the efforts of a matchmaking dog) with the nefarious activities of the two over the top of Mount Mitchell exes (neither have a redeeming quality). Prince Bogart steals the show from his human partners as D.D. Ayres provides a terse opener.
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Julianne Hough's career trajectory is quite an interesting one - after several years as a celeb partner on Dancing With The Stars, she made the successful leap to movies. Mostly movies that also required a little fancy footwork at first, like Burlesque, Footloose and Rock of Ages. In 2013, however, she became a leading lady at last with her role in the movie adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' Safe Haven. She'll also have a leading role in Diablo Cody's next project, a film called Paradise.


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(It's been a long, winding road but now we can take a deep breath and unveil the All-Decade Team. To be as fair as possible, we decided to allow reader polls to decide the categories that were tied among the pundits. The next paragraph features links for each author's post and their blog. If you'd like my take, here it is.
We'd like to take another moment to thank Deirdre, Chris Kontos, Kent from Five Hole Fanatics, the dynamic duo at Puck Huffers, Greg Wyshynski from Puck Daddy, Eric McErlain from NHL Fanhouse/Off Wing Opinion, and Joe Pelletier from Greatest Hockey Legends for their All-Decade team picks. Also, don't forget Earl Sleek's fantastic "Niedermayer vs. Pronger" post as well as the Joe Sakic (Jibblescribbits) and Joe Thornton (Couchtarts) point/counter-point.
Individual pick abbreviations: Deirdre – DS; Chris Kontos – Kontos; Five Hole Fanatics= Kent; Greg W from Puck Daddy = PD; Eric McErlain = Eric; Joe Pelletier = Joe P; Puck Huffers are PH; James O'Brien = me. And for those tie breakers, poll winners = THE PEOPLE.
Feel free to post your own All-Decade team in the comments.)
Center: Peter Forsberg (Kontos, DS, Kent)
Others receiving votes: Joe Sakic (Me, Joe P, THE PEOPLE); Joe Thornton (PD, Eric) Mario Lemieux (PH)
What a stunner! Don't get me wrong, Peter Forsberg's a great player but the expectation was that it would be Sakic vs. Thornton. Forsberg came out of nowhere and took three straight All-Decade team picks to steal the Center spot.
(Insert "Foppa would trade this award for a spleen/non-wonky groin/healthy foot joke" here.)
Wings: Jarome Iginla (Me, PD, Kent, Joe P, Eric, THE PEOPLE) and Jaromir Jagr (Me, Joe P, Dre, THE PEOPLE)
Others receiving votes: Alex Ovechkin (PD, Kent); Martin St. Louis (Dre, Kontos); Oldmanahan (Kontos); Cal Clutterbuck (PH); Daniel Alfredsson (Eric) Rick Nash (PH)
The poll for All-Decade wingers shows that the blog's been growing a bit. Forgot to close the poll from voting and it ends up generating WAY more votes than any other poll on the site. Iginla and Jagr won those categories by far, so it feels about as fair as it's going to get. Iginla seemed to have a pretty strong majority, while Jagr was quite a polarizing figure (shocking).
Defense: Nicklas Lidstrom (everyone but the Puck Huffers haha) and Scott Niedermayer (Dre, PH, Eric, Kontos, Joe P, THE PEOPLE)
Others receiving votes: Chris Pronger (Me, PD); Zdeno Chara (Kent); Sergei Gonchar (PH)
Picking Lidstrom might be the no-brainer of the decade.
If there's one thing I've learned from the All-Decade Team process is that people really, really love Scott Niedermayer. And really, really hate Pronger. Niedermayer won by a landslide and definitely won the war on Puck Daddy's comments.
Goalie: Martin Brodeur (Just about everyone except Kent)
Other receiving vote: Dominik Hasek (Kent) Steve Mason (PH)
Although Martin Brodeur won quite easily, it gives me some relief that Kent voted for Hasek. There is a sentiment among many NHL thinkers that Brodeur might just be a good goalie in an incredibly lucky situation. While I respectfully disagree (though I acknowledge he is in a great situation) it's not that crazy to question Brodeur's numbers. Kent was the man to do just that.
Coach: Mike Babcock (Me, PD, Dre, Joe P, Kontos, THE PEOPLE)
Others receiving votes: Jacques Lemaire (Kent); Herb Brooks (PH)
Babcock won by a very healthy margin. But it's nice to see Lemaire get a little love, although I'm partial to Barry Trotz when it comes to funny-looking coaches who managed to make something out of nothing. To each his own.
Figher: Donald Brashear (Me, THE PEOPLE)
Others receiving votes: Derek Boogard (Joe P), Georges Laraque (PD), Chris Simon (Dre), Tie Domi (PH)
Some strange but amusing choices on Fighter of the Decade. Ultimately, it seems fair enough to defer to the Hockey Fights forums where Brashear was the near-unanimous winner. Seriously, no one else was even close. Laraque was an extremely distant second. Brashear is a scary, scary man with a mile-wide mean streak. BGL is a fearsome man but seems to have an acute understanding of the potential life ruining potential of his punches. That gives DB the edge with the Hockey Fights guys.
Loudmouth: Sean Avery (Me, PD, THE PEOPLE)
Others receiving votes: Jeremy Roenick (Dre, Kent); Don Cherry (Joe P); Matthew Barnaby (PH); Brian Burke (Kontos)
This was a really close one, but Avery's mouth got the most headlines. Plus, let's face it folks, Roenick got one-upped by Patrick Roy in a war of words. That, to me, disqualifies you from ever being the All-Decade Loudmouth. Sure, that might have happened around the end of the 90s/early 00s but the stench of defeat lingers.
Avery, Iginla, Brashear and Jagr all dominated polls, so the tie breakers seem fair enough to me. Got any complaints? Your own picks? Normally I'd say shove 'em, but my lawyer says "tell them to leave comments." He's kind of a pussy.


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King County has agreed on a price for the Washington State Convention Center to acquire the Convention Place Station bus facility, part of the $1.6 billion project to expand the center and a harbinger of the end of Metro's use of the downtown transit tunnel.
The WSCC will pay $161 million for the land over the next 30 or so years — $275 million with interest.
"This proposed sale will help support Metro's service and reliability improvements for the next three decades," King County Executive Dow Constantine said in the announcement of the agreement. "Meanwhile, the expansion of the Convention Center will generate thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in economic growth for the region. This agreement is good for taxpayers, transit riders, and workers."
In addition to the $161 million price tag, the WSCC has agreed to contribute to an affordable housing fund and provide $4.6 million in public art spending in its massive budget for the expansion:
- Contribute $5 million to a King County affordable housing fund
- Ensure bus access to the tunnel for as long as possible during construction
- Provide $4.5 million for public art, with another $100,000 to offset decommissioning of art currently at the site
The agreement must still be approved by the County Council and by the Convention Center Board of Directors.
Planners are working on the Once Center City plan to coordinate changes to downtown-area streets to prepare for the eventual decommissioning of the bus center and the end of Metro's usage of the downtown tunnel.
The project that will eventually rise above the Convention Place site will be a major addition to the WSCC:
5 stories above grade / 2 stories below grade
- 250,000 SF of Exhibition Space*
- 120,000 SF of Meeting Space *
- 70,000 SF of Ballroom Space*
- 280,000 SF of Lobby & Circulation*
- 510,000 SF of Support Spaces*
- 500-800 Parking Stalls*
- 200,000 SF of Loading Area*
- Street-Level Retail & Restaurants
WSCC developers implemented a "codevelopment" process to design "a 30-story building with 428 housing units and a 16-story building with 595,000 square feet of office space" planned to rise just north of the project as part of the expansion. Powered by its bonding authority, the WSCC has already acquired $56.5 million worth of land between 9th and Boren, and Howell and Olive Way that was previously home to a Honda dealership.
A coalition of community groups is making a push for more public benefits from WSCC including funding for a study of a possible new I-5 lid to be part of the project.
According to the latest updates, construction on the WSCC project could begin later this year, with the new expansion set to open in 2020.


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John McLaughlin and Selvaganesh Vinayakram – The Gateway To Rhythm
Like many Western musicians, the Indian rhythmic system known as Konokol has always been a bit of a mystery to me. I've heard the seemingly complex rhythmic-pattern language on many recordings, but as interesting as it sounds, the sometimes rapid-fire vocalizations (Takita, Taka Dimi, etc.) have always befuddled me. With the new instructional DVD The Gateway To Rhythm (Mediastarz Monaco; distributed in the U.S. by Abstract Logix), jazz guitar legend John McLaughlin and Konokol master S. Ganesh Vinayakram (who was a percussionist in McLaughlin's Remember Shakti band) not only explain and demonstrate the Konokol system in a way that's easy to understand, they illustrate how learning Konokol will give you a deeper understanding of rhythm in general. McLaughlin has advocated Konokol as a system for learning rhythm without drums for over 30 years.
Konokol is basically a vocal drum language. Each Konokol sound is a word that you speak to represent a certain number of notes, based on the number of syllables in that word. In essence, you are vocally mimicking specific drum strokes. The five Konokol sounds covered in The Gateway To Rhythm are:
Da = 1
Taka = 2
Takita = 3
Taka Dimi or Taka Juna = 4
Da Di Gi Na Dum = 5
It's important to note: each Konokol sound represents a rhythmic pattern, not a specific note duration. For example, you can say Takita to represent a group of three notes, but those notes can be a triplet, quarter-note triplet, or any group of three notes however they may fit into the bar. A group of five notes could be vocalized as one Takita plus one Taka, or one Da Di Gi Na Dum, whether those five notes represent one full beat or not. Choosing one sound over another is determined by where you want the accents to fall in the bar, since the proper Konokol form is to accent the first syllable of each sound when you say it (except in the case of Taka Juna where you accent both the Taka and the Juna).
Overall, The Gateway To Rhythm is well presented with fine production values. Not much is used in the way of graphics, but the rhythmic score shown at the bottom of the screen during Vinayakram's demos and improvs is nicely done and easy to follow. The DVD is divided into six chapters. The early chapters deal with subdividing bars of 4/4 using the various Konokol sounds. If you have no experience with Konokol at all, as I didn't, these early chapters help to make the whole art form far less intimidating than it seems. There's a certain How does he do that? factor when you see a master like Vinayakram really flying through a Konokol improv, and you have no idea what it's all about. By working through the early chapters, you'll gain a foundation of understanding so you'll at least know how they are doing what they are doing, even if you can't do it yourself yet. And if you're like me, after gaining some deeper knowledge about any discipline, you'll be even more impressed when you see a master of that discipline at work.
One thing that is stressed in the early lessons on this DVD is the importance of keeping the time by clapping your hands (or using a metronome.) If you don't do this, you can get lost at sea very quickly, especially in the later chapters when more advanced meters such as 5/4 and 7/4 are covered. Overall, the lessons are very well explained, and the DVD's larger purpose of using Konokol as a gateway to a deeper understanding of rhythm really works.
Each chapter concludes with a Vinayakram improvisation, followed by a demonstration by McLaughlin, both based on the material covered in that chapter. Vinayakram's improvs are among the most interesting and eye-opening parts of the DVD. They are fairly simple at first, but turn into Konokol shred-fests in the later chapters. The whole concept of subdividing rhythms using Konokol really sinks in when you view these short improvs.
Following Vinayakram's improvisations, McLaughlin demonstrates how Konokol can also be applied to a melodic instrument (in his case, the guitar), by playing snippets of several of his compositions stretching back to the Mahavishnu Orchestra days. For example – after the second chapter, McLaughlin shows how that chapter's main focus, Takita, can be applied to the Mahavishnu classic The Dance of Maya. The main melody of this song is in 10/4 time, and can be broken down as Takita, Taka Dimi, Takita (3+4+3=10), and the shuffle section, in 20/8, is six Takitas, plus one Taka (3+3+3+3+3+3+2=20). Other songs McLaughlin uses as examples include You Know, You Know, The Wish, and 5 Piece Band. In each case, McLaughlin does a great job of demonstrating how this eastern system of rhythm can be an asset to a western composer.
One of the highlights of the DVD is the improvisation McLaughlin and Vinayakram perform together at the conclusion of the final chapter. With Vinayakram riffing away right next to him, it's easy to see how the rhythmic variations in McLaughlin's lines have a strong Konokol inspiration.
McLaughlin and Vinayakaram's main goal with this DVD is to present Konokol as a great tool for mastering rhythm without the aid of a drummer. After watching this DVD it's hard to argue with them. Rhythmically subdividing bars of music can be a difficult task, especially when you are working with odd meters such as 5/4 or 9/8. Konokol gives you a way to practice this discipline anywhere, without an instrument (other than your own voice and hands.) This makes The Gateway To Rhythm one of the most unique instructional videos you will find. It's not a guitar instructional video, it's not a drumming instructional video; it's designed to make you a better musician overall (no matter what instrument you play) by tackling what is arguably the most important aspect of any style of music – rhythm.
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Why Going Out in LA Is Different Than Anywhere Else in the Country
From having to drive everywhere, to having to drive EVERYWHERE, going out in LA is unlike anywhere else in the US of America, and no one knows it better than Jay Larson, the stand-up who lives on the Westside but has travelled all over the country as the host of Esquire Network's Best Bars in America show. Here are his 10 definitive reasons that going out in LA is just, well, different.
Weird, crazy people live in LA
"And they have great ideas. Seven-course tasting menus in mini amphitheaters with the chefs cooking on stage next to a DJ. Four live performances from magic, to Cirque du Soleil performers, to a two-person operatic/dramatic/Sundance interpretive piece. And that's a 'casual night.'"
We've got more bright-eyed newbies than, like, anywhere else
"Billions of people (fact) move out to LA every month to chase stardom, which means the possibilities are endless... and all the same. We get it: you have big dreams! But, uh, 'til you get told 'no' for three years, I'm probably just going to look at you, milk my drink, and silently judge."
We drive more than anywhere else
"'How do you deal with driving everywhere?' is a question everyone from the East Coast asks. 'Planning, dude' is what everyone here says, idiot. Plan on it taking an hour to get there -- and if you are early, explore. That's how I found Augustine Wine bar in Sherman Oaks -- I was early for dinner, spotted a cool little spot and had a glass of rose, obviously, because I am a gentleman. Also, that place is awesome."
We've got, by far, the best underground comedy scene in the country
"LA has the best stand-up shows, and, bonus, we like to hide them in back rooms and basements. And it's just as good for comics: the first time I did The Josh & Josh Show, I got to the bar, ordered a vodka martini (it's at a Russian vodka bar) and waited. Finally one of the Joshes comes up to me and is like, 'you're on next,' and I was like, 'Where?' He laughed and I followed him out back to an amazingly quaint room where Hannibal Buress happened to be trying out 20 minutes of new material. Bammo."
Your bartender is that guy from Boardwalk Empire
"Seriously. My wife and I were sitting at L&E Oyster Bar and we noticed that our bartender looks familiar. I didn't want to be that guy so I call over the owner. 'Do I know this guy?' 'He's on Boardwalk Empire.' And then I became that guy and yelled at him, 'Dude, you play Dean O'Banion on Boardwalk Empire! Awesome! Also, can I get another glass of rosé when you get a chance?'"
You're gonna run into a lot of people who are either 1) super BS, or 2) totally checked out...
"I grew up in Massachusetts where nobody puts on an act for nobody! (I don't really talk like that.) But seriously, no one in LA tells it like it is... I guess if you don't want the BS, go to Boston. Or don't. The traffic is terrible."
... but a no-BS bar (or two) does exist
"There are actually a crapload of great dive bars, but for my money, Chez Jay on the Westside is the best in LA. Sinatra used to hang there and not much has changed since then... great jukebox, amazing ambiance, and totally, totally shifty regulars. In other words, its my kind of spot."
Michelin-rated restaurants are not open at 2am... but the best food trucks anywhere are
"Sorry, NY: food trucks rule, fancy places, uh... drool or something? The truth is, we had food trucks before food trucks were cool, which is why you shouldn't just hit up those aioli-on-everything/artisanal green/hand-crafted kale smoothie BS trucks. Find the OG food trucks -- the ones that show up at job sites during the day and feed idiots like me at night, when I'm all stumbly and raiding the crap out of the homemade salsa table."
About half of your friends are never gonna go out with you in the first place
"Westsiders don't go East, Eastsiders never go West. Period. Sorry. Not gonna happen."
It's not what you know, it's who you know
"Going out for realzies in LA requires having a friend who owes you a favor, and that friend is friends with the Bungalow bartender, and that bartender hooks the door guy up with drinks for this chick he's into. (Thanks Paul.) We shot at La Descarga during Season 2 of Best Bars, so I may have at least one of the Houston Brothers' numbers on speed dial. And if I want to make sure I am treated well at Dan Tana's, I roll with my arms dealer buddy and saddle up at the bar with Michael. I may have to drink four or five shots of Slivovitz, but it's worth it just to hear him say, 'I hate myself' after every shot..."
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Jay Larson is the host of Best Bars in America and a stand-up comic who has appeared on Conan, Carson Daly, and The Late Late Show. You can hit him up at @JayLarsonComedy on Twitter.
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Make love to me nice and slow.
Make me pour out to you all my heart and soul.
Make love to me,make it sensually last.
We got all night so don't go to fast.
Make love to me, stoke my body with your finger's,
go up and down.
We don't need no music.
Our moaning will be the sound.
Make love to me,
make my body tremble from head to toe.
Tomorrow my family and friend's will see me glow.
Make love to me, make me feel that burning fire.
And you shall become my forever one true desire.
Make love to me without making me feel insecure and used
.With you i don't wanna feel emotionally confused.
Make love to me, and after we're done,lay down close to me,
hold me tight.It's OK you can spend the night.


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Winter Skin care Tips For Dry skin
Many people face lot of skin problems during winter,the sudden decrease in temperature results in effects of skin,the main reason for our skin become dry is the outside air becomes dry some simple home made tips would make you comfortable in this winter to have a nice and smooth skin. Skin will get dry and breaks usually after bath and early hours of the morning so better avoid harsh soaps because these can strip away your skin's protective oils thus your skin breaks giving a lifeless skin look as in winter we tend to neglect in take of water this is not a good practice to do because our skin more moisture in this season only so we should drink more water to provide moisture to our body.
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video for winter skin care
Let Us some simple tips to maintain good skin in winter season:
1)Don't Take bath with totally hot water because it will draw out the essential oils from your skin rather prefer warm water.
2)Protect your skin from the exposure to the cold breeze.
3)Keep the cold creams and other products which keeps our skin moisturized let us focus on some helpful food that nourish skin during winter,the following are the food items in winter we can also call it as winter diet.
i)carrots are one of the best vegetable that you can opt for in this season as it contains carotenoids beta carotene and lycopene which are helpful in protecting from UV damage and also helpful in removing pigmentation marks if any present on our body.
ii)Fish is one of the excellent nutrient food which is very good for skin,omega-3-rich content fish are the best option to choose.
iii)Spinach: There are lot of valuable vitamins in spinach and very best food in winter this spinach avoid having dry and irritated skin.
iv)Better take rich in vitamin c content in your daily meals,grapes are very helpful in having youthful skin.
v)Using Masques are helpful in winter it has features effects of a calming and hydrating weekly treatment may deliver lasting results
Let Us some daily skin care routine to follow to have good and healthy skin
Another possibility of maintaining good skin make a daily skin routine which delivers you best sort of skin every time cleanliness is next to godliness and this applies as primary thing when coming to skin care.Skin care routine is very simple provided if u have minimum wish
Exfoliate this helps in removing dead skin cells if they any exist on our skin when your too much tired with some work and during long journey's you may exposed to this condition your skin becomes lifeless due to the dead skin cells its better to use Exfoliates at that point of time , which may helping in revealing new skin


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The Third Annual I RAN THE D is one of the most iconic races in Detroit.
Start at the Big Tiger and finish running around the Comerica Park field!
The I Ran the D 5K Run/Walk, presented by DTE Energy, is back and we are once again excited to celebrate FOX Sports Detroit, the city of Detroit, and our Detroit Tigers. Its Spring! So get out into this great weather and join us for a day of fun with your family, friends and coworkers. Create a lasting memory of running through our great city streets and finishing ceremonially on the Comerica Park field!
Automatic Group Discount:
Register four or more people in one registration and receive $5 off all registration fees.
Please Note: This discount triggers on the fourth registration and applies to the prior three or more but only applies to registrants in a single transaction. This does not apply to members of teams who register separately.
NO REFUND POLICY unless you buy cancellation insurance in the checkout.
The Best Swag Items in Running
All 5K participants receive:
- A limited-edition I RAN THE D Long Sleeve Hooded Shirt.
All 5K finishers receive:
- I RAN THE D 5K Finisher's Medal
*Artwork may change
The Iconic Course
Three Start Times:
Runners start at 9:00 a.m.
Walkers start at 10:00 a.m.
Kid's Marathon at 11:30 a.m.
Click HERE to view the certification map
Runners and walkers will gather just outside of Comerica Park by the Big Tiger on Witherell Street. The 5K will begin at 9 a.m. for runners and at 10:00 a.m. for walkers. From there you go right onto E Montcalm St and left onto Brush St going Northbound to Mack Ave East bound to I-75 Frontage Road Chrysler Service Road south to St Antoine St North to Wilkins St west to Beaubien St south as it turns into Brush St back down to E Montcalm St around Ford Field to St Antoine to Beacon St to Brush St north to the Finish Line at E Adams Ave.
DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED except for Service Animals
The Incredible Finish
The Official finish line for the race will be just as you enter onto the Comerica Park field. You will then run around the field (warning-track) and up into the concourse to receive your commemorative finisher's medal. Access to the field will be weather permitting.
Wheel Chairs and Service Dogs are allowed
Please Note: Race photographers will be on the course and at the finish line to take your picture. These photos will be posted online following the event. Upon finishing and receiving your medal, you will be directed into the stands to visit your supporters.
Race Package Details
Detroit Tigers Package
All participants who register for this package will receive:
- (2) Mezzanine Level Tickets to the Saturday May 18th game. Tigers vs. Oakland A's at 4:10 p.m.
- I RAN THE D Long Sleeve Hooded Shirt
- Runner's Bib
- Commemorative finisher's medal
Virtual 5K Package
It is OK if you can't make the race, we will mail the race to you! All participants who register for this package will receive it before or around April 28th containing:
- I RAN THE D Long Sleeve Hooded Shirt
- Runner's Bib
- Commemorative finisher's medal
Participants must complete 3.1 miles (5,000 meters or 5KM) on or around April 28th
**NOTE this is for North American addresses only and no formal proof of mileage completed is required, it will not be recorded.
Kid's Marathon- PRESENTED BY
$1.00 from every registration will go towards the Kroger Zero Hunger Zero Waste program!
Click here to download the Kid's Marathon Worksheet
New this year we are offering the Kid's Marathon, but very limited numbers so register early. A great way to keep you kid's active throughout the winter months with a goal in mind. A little bit everyday and on weekends they will log 25.6 Miles or 41KM between now and Race Day! You have to show up to Race Kit Pick on Saturday April 27th at Comerica Park with your work sheet filled out to be given the Bib and Shirt to run in the Kid's Marathon at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday April 28th.
PLEASE NOTE - One parent or guardian will be allowed to run the last .6 Mile into Comerica Park with a child. The rest of the family is welcomed inside Comerica Park to watch loved ones finish. This event is designed for children 4 to 10 years of age, to keep kid's active and can be done with groups, sports teams, school classes and community organizations. This is not a timed race and we will stagger the starts for safety reasons.
LINK to the Kid's Marathon worksheet- Coming soon
Race Kit Mail Out and Pick Up
MAIL OUT OPTION: We can MAIL your race kit to you, for a flat rate of $15.00 and save you the trip to Comerica Park the day before race day! Your race kit will arrive the week of the race via USPS. You will see this option during the check out process *Not available to ship to Canadian Addresses due to potential Customs and Border delays.
RACE KIT PICK UP: This will take place in the Tiger Club Lobby at Comerica Park
- Saturday, April 27th from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
FREE Parking for Race Kit Pickup in the Tiger Garage located at 250 East Fisher please tell the attendant you're here for race kit pick-up. Please note there is NO free parking in lots 1 or 2 as in previous years.
Please Note: You must provide valid proof of identification to pick up your race kit. If you are picking up for someone else, you must bring their registration confirmation number.
Race Day Pickup:
No Race Day Race Kit Pickup
Anyone wishing to watch family or friends in the race are more than welcome to attend. There will be spectator areas at the start and finish lines, and at various locations along the course. Gate B at Comerica Park will be open.
All 5K participants and spectators can park in the Parking Lots around Comerica Park for $7.00 on Race Morning - Sunday April 28th
Maps will be available closer to Race Day.
Event schedule
- April 27 10:00 AM EDT - Race Kit Pick Up
- April 28 9:00 AM EDT - 5K RUN Start
- April 28 10:00 AM EDT - 5K WALK Start
- April 28 11:30 AM EDT - Kid's Marathon
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA—The Australian Stem Cell Centre (ASCC) hopes that a new business plan will help it regain momentum in the last 2 years of its term. The plan, announced today, would shift ASCC's emphasis from commercialization to research. "I'm extremely pleased," says Ernst Wolvetang, who directs ASCC's program on induced pluripotent stem cells. "It's a testament to the revamped ASCC that it's truly inclusive of a wide range of new initiatives."
ASCC, a $90 million government-funded center of excellence, was created in 2002 to get Australian stem cell researchers working together and to commercialize their findings. Differences of opinion on how to achieve those dual goals have roiled the center since its inception. With 2 years and $25 million of funding left, the stakeholders—nine universities and institutes—earlier this year drafted a plan that called for forging large-scale collaborations.
With the government's stamp of approval, ASCC this week unveiled a revised plan with collaborations in four broad research streams as its centerpiece:
- "Bioreactors and Smart Surfaces," led by Peter Gray of the University of Queensland in Brisbane
- "Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells," led by Wolvetang
- "Stem Cell Differentiation," led by Andrew Elefanty of Monash University in Melbourne
- "Adult Stem Cells," led by Richard Harvey of the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute in Sydney
Researchers applaud the new atmosphere for cooperation. " 'Speed dating' at the ASCC has been great" for arranging collaborations, says Douglas Hilton, director of the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute in Melbourne, who is now working with Christine Wells of Griffith University in Brisbane and Sean Grimmond of the University of Queensland to develop a gene-expression database of 40 types of blood cells and stem cells.
Many researchers hope a revitalized ASCC will be in business beyond 2011, when its 9-year start-up grant from the government expires. "We hope this plan forms the basis for future funding of the ASCC or positions researchers to compete for the traditional funding sources," says Joe Sambrook, ASCC's scientific director. Adds Wolvetang, "We have the right model this time."


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Cruises are a popular way for a traveler to experience multiple destinations without the hassle and expense of flying from location to location. You simply check in to your cruise ship room, and every day you wake up in an new location. In addition to on-board casinos and Vegas-style live shows, most cruises also provide access to outdoor activities at each port of call. With many cruises departing from Australia, this is an excellent way to see Australian port cities and the South Pacific.
Holland America Line
The ms Volendam is smaller than what many expect from a cruise ship, with accommodations for only 1,400 passengers instead of the 2,000 to 3,000 you see on many cruise ships. However, Holland America believes this allows for more personal service. Also making this ship special is its garden theme, executed with fresh flowers throughout the ship. This one-way 14-day cruise from Sydney, Australia to Auckland, New Zealand, sees nine ports of call. Stops are in Melbourne, Australia, and Burnie, Tasmania, before sailing to New Zealand and visiting Milford Sound, Dunedin, Christchurch, Picton, Wellington, Napier and Tauranga. You will also spend a day cruising along the majestic Fiordland National Park in southern New Zealand. During the voyage you will also have four days at sea to enjoy and explore the ship. Holland America Line (877) 932-4259 hollandamerica.com
Princess Cruises
For those wishing to travel from Sydney to Los Angeles by sea, the Sapphire Princess makes this 29-day voyage with 11 stops along the way. When you sail across the International Dateline do not forget to set your watch back one full day, so technically you will visit Fiji and American Samoa on the same 48-hour long day. In addition you will also be visiting New Zealand, Polynesia, Tahiti and Hawaii, and will also sail across the equator. You do not have to worry about activities during your nearly month-long voyage. The ship lap pool, spa, golf simulator, nine-hole putting course, art gallery, theater, live stage and educational programs will keep you occupied. There is a wide choice of dining options thanks to Princess' Personal Choice Dining. Also on board are seven clubs and lounges, so 29 days might not be enough time to explore the ship. Princess Cruises (800) 774-6237 princess.com
Royal Caribbean international
If you are looking for a way to explore Australia, you might want to consider an 18-day circumnavigation cruise on the Rhapsody of the Seas. This cruise departs from the western port of Perth and sails along Australia's southern coast to New Zealand, before reaching the final port of Sydney. Along your cruise you will be able to explore Bunbury, Albany, Adelaide and Melbourne, Australia. Upon leaving Melbourne you will cruise even further south to Tasmania, where your ports of call with be Burnie and Hobart. Then it is over to New Zealand where you cruise along the scenic coast before making port in Dunedin Christchurch and Wellington. Lastly, you sail on to your final port of Sydney. Royal Caribbean International (866) 562-7625 royalcaribbean.com
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Photo Credits
- cruise ship deck image by Earl Robbins from Fotolia.com
- Attribution: Hans Braxmeier; License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.5 Generic license


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Product Description
Espresso 121 is an exact match for Diane von Furstenberg Barbie® dolls.
The line between brunette and black blurs beautifully, with just a touch of the deepest of dark brunette color blended in.
Diane von Furstenberg and DVF are registered trademarks and the TWIGS design and Diane signature are trademarks of Diane von Furstenberg Studio LP.
With each order you receive two skeins of saran.
Three size choices:
Standard: Two 18" inch skeins and weigh .5 oz each. (Enough to reroot a Barbie Doll)
Large: Two 21" inch skeins and weigh 1 oz each.
XL Extra Large: Two 31" inch skeins and weigh 1.5 ounces each


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February 21, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pmFree
Bring your friends and join us every Thursday evening at 8pm for Trivia. Team up with groups of up to 6 people to compete for gift certificates and prizes. Questions range from pop culture to geography to the natural world and everything in between.
Bring your own food or purchase snacks from behind the bar!


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Watch What Happens When a Man With Alzheimer's Is With the Family Dog
Lisa Abeyta's dad has Alzheimer's disease. He's lost almost all of his speech, according to the YouTube video below. But that doesn't mean his life is void of meaningful moments.
For example, watch what happens when he's around Abeyta's dog.


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Who Are the Sweethearts?
The SwampDogs Sweethearts are the official SwampDogs promotional ambassadors at the ballpark and through out the community. The SwampDogs Sweethearts are an elite group of bright young women designed to promote, assist, and support the SwampDogs baseball club. This group of girls will help run game day operations and will make local appearances with the SwampDogs mascot Fun-Go. This group of young ladies will be easy to find at games, be it at the front gate helping distribute giveaways, in the Kids Zone keeping an eye on children, tossing promotional items in the stands or assisting with contests on the field.
Why Become a Sweetheart?
Sweethearts enhance their public speaking and public relations skills, volunteer with charitable organizations, attend community wide events, gain marketing experience, work closely with the media, and spend their evenings providing a fun and exciting atmosphere for children and families at the ballpark. The Sweethearts will make year round event appearances as part of the SwampDogs community contributions. The Sweethearts will attend events such as parades, carnivals, grand openings, little league games, autograph appearances, and more. Whether for fun or for career advancement, becoming a Sweetheart provides excellent life experience.
If you would like more information on how to become a SwampDogs Sweetheart please contact Amber Rodriguez at email@example.com or 910-426-5900.
What is Required of a Sweetheart?
Sweethearts are required to attend a select amount of scheduled meetings, community service events, and SwampDogs games during her commitment.
What a Sweetheart is made of:
Sweethearts should be Selfless, Hardworking, Outgoing, Motivated, Interactive, Energetic, Responsible, Dedicated, Positive, Professional, Supportive, Role Models, Creative, Level headed and Team-Oriented as they will be representing the SwampDogs family fun organization at all times.


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Currency Trading in Lieu of Commodities Tradingby Kathy Lien
If you shorted CAD/JPY to express a short oil view, you would end up paying interest. If you're a commodity trader looking for a bit of a change from the usual pro gold trade (for example), commodity currencies such as the AUD/USD and NZD/USD provide good opportunities worth looking into.
Source: http://www.investopedia.com/articles/forex/06/CommodityCurrencies.asp; http://www.bktraderfx.com/site/members-benefits; http://www.gftforex.com/


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Prescription drug abuse has become an epidemic throughout the United States. In 2008, Oklahoma made headlines for having the highest prescription drug abuse rate in the country. Although the state has made progress in reducing the number of prescription drug overdoses, the problem remains significant. This is because of the increase in the number of legal prescriptions for dangerous drugs. The prescription drugs which are most commonly abused include Adderall, Ritalin, Vicodin, Darvocet and OxyContin. Many of the people who become dependent on these pills were first given the drugs legally, by their physician. However, when a patient becomes dependent on the drugs, they often turn to illegal means to get more.
How People Obtain Prescription Drugs
There are many ways for people to obtain prescription drugs, including ADHD medications, painkillers, muscle relaxers, and anti-anxiety medications. The medicines may be stolen or illegally prescribed by doctors. They may be obtained by stealing a doctor's prescription pad. Some patients "doctor shop" in search of doctors who will quickly write them a legal prescription.
However, it is illegal to sell or distribute prescription drugs unless they are given by an authorized and licensed professional. Licensed professionals, including doctors and pharmacists, are carefully regulated and observed.
Oklahoma Drug Distribution Penalties
A person who possesses a Controlled Dangerous Substance in Oklahoma can be prosecuted for a misdemeanor or felony, but distributing the drug is a always a felony, even if it is a person's first offense.
Distribution of a Controlled Substance can result in serious penalties of up to life in prison, fines of up to $100,000, asset forfeiture, mandatory drug testing, prohibition of firearm possession, loss of voting rights, and even deportation.
Juveniles may also find themselves facing drug distribution charges since some teenagers sell their own medications or steal drugs from their parents. Since penalties for distribution can be enhanced if they happen on or near school grounds, this means that juveniles are at risk for serious criminal penalties when they sell medications to schoolmates.
Narcotic Painkillers in Oklahoma
The most commonly abused prescription drugs are opioids, also called painkillers. They are the leading cause of death from drug overdose. The most commonly illegally distributed prescription and over-the-counter drugs are:
Hydrocodone – (known as Lortab, Vicodin, Lorcet)
*Oxycodone – (known as Oxycontin, Percocet, Percodan)
*Benzodiazepines – ((known as Alprazolam, Xanax, Valium)
*Barbiturates – (known as Seconal, Phenobarbital)
*Sleep Medications – (known as Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata)
*Amphetamines – (known as Dexedrine, Adderall)
*Methylphenidate – (known as Ritalin, Concerta)
*Dextromethorphan – (known as Robitussin-DM)
If you are accused of distributing any of these drugs you could be incarcerated and forfeit your vehicles and house. You need a criminal defense lawyer who can aggressively defend you in court.
Call a Drug Distribution Defense Lawyer in Oklahoma Immediately for Help
When you or a loved one is accused of illegal distribution of prescription drugs, it is just as serious as the distribution of heroin, cocaine and other illicit drugs. You need a lawyer who will be aggressive in protecting your rights. You can contact call our office at 405-542-2529 (542-CLAW) to speak with one of our highly experienced Oklahoma criminal defense lawyers about your drug distribution case. Read more about our team, or continue reading and researching our free legal information library, or enter live chat.


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Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Prime Minister of Ghana, leaves Britain after short stay.
Short Summary
Title reads: "Farewell Nkrumah".
Belgrave Square, London.
G/V Ghana Embassy. C/U interior, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Prime Minister of Ghana, and officials looking at a bust of Nkrumah. C/U bust. C/U Nkrumah signing visitor's book. C/U his signature. C/U people being presented to Nkrumah who shakes hands with them. C/U Nkrumah walking forward, he raises his hand. C/U officials and guests cheering him. C/U Nkrumah shaking hands with an official and then getting into his car.
G/V Tilbury docks with liner in dock. G/V Nkrumah walking onto the quayside. C/U supporters of Nkrumah about to drink his health. M/S supporters of Nkrumah, with Nkrumah in foreground. C/U some black people watching. L/S Nkrumah moving with crowd towards the ship. C/U Nkrumah going up gangway waving and shaking hands with people.
- Film ID:
- 1591.12
- Media URN:
- 51157
- Group:
- Pathe newsreels
- Archive:
- British Pathé
- Issue Date:
- 20/08/1959
- Sound:
- Sound
- HD Format:
- Available on request
- Stock:
- Black & White
- Duration:
- 00:01:03:00
- Time in/Out:
- 01:14:20:00 / 01:15:23:00
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As a graduate of a New England boarding school, I was very curious to read the Starboard Sea by Ambert Dermont. This was Dermont's debut novel. I have a special appetite for boarding school coming of age novels, from a Separate Peace to Prep. I'm hungry to see how the author chooses to depict boarding school society and how it compared with my experience.
The Starboard Sea takes place in the late 80s at a third rate boarding school that caters to students who have been kicked out of other New England institutions.
If you could pay, you could stay. … The school catered to thieves, sluts and dope fiends, it was understood that additional transgressions would be overlooked.
Jason Prosper comes to Bellingham Academy as a senior, reeling from the death of his best friend and former roomate, and crippled by guilt over an unstated offense. He is a talented sailor and deeply flawed individual, struggling to find his way in this new school. Through his eyes, we learn about the world of privileged Manhattan youths, filled with unique problems and pain.
The Starboard Sea didn't allow me to truly relive my boarding school years because the corruption depicted at Bellingham Academy was much more extreme than anything I ever witnessed. Once I was able to stop comparing the boarding schools and fully immerse myself in the story, I fell under its spell. I loved the sailing scenes. Dermont's writing is lyrical and beautiful and her characters, both big and small, are painted vividly. She writes this about Bizzy, a minor character and former girlfriend of Jason's.
In her endangered animal fur and riding boots, she looked like a character from a Russian fairy tale, like a snow queen who needed to be set on fire.
When a book moves me, I record favorite lines in my writing notebook. I filled a page with tightly scrawled phrases from the Starboard Sea, but I didn't stop there. I also sent two copies to my sister and father, and am waiting eagerly to hear their thoughts. I'll also be recommending it to my book club, as a novel chock full with discussion topics about class and crime and sexual awakening. I highly recommend it.


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The work of legendary photographer Glen E. Friedman documents the twin spatial and cultural invasions of hardcore music and skateboarding in the late 1970's and early 1980's.
The hardcore scene was a gathering, a congregation that happened in the margins of commercial and industrial space. The skateboarders however acted directly on the features of the city and of suburbia, taking their assault with or without permission to the drained backyard pools and on leftover and forgotten pieces of urban infrastructure in Los Angeles.
They took tools for horizontal travel and made them, through force of will and "tricks" of physics, go vertical. They misused the tools at hand in direct action on pieces of the city that they wanted to make perform differently. An incredible account of how this phenomenon, this scene, this network sprung from the unique conditions of Venice, California can be found in the remarkable documentary Dogtown and Z-Boys.
Friedman is a master of the decisive moment, of capturing one image that can tell the whole story. This image is not of a invading the disused domestic space of a backyard swimming pool, rather the play with a purpose-built halfpipe, but Friedman captures both the boarder and his shadow, the disconnected silhouette highlighting the drama of THIS moment.
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Costa Rica-based firm Benjamin Garcia Saxe Architecture completed the design for a home on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. The owners of the house, the Hoogen-Nahome family, were dreaming of an aesthetic residence on the incredible hill, overlooking the ocean.
The biggest challenge of the project was that the plot of land was predominantly comprised of a very steep slope, and the ocean could only be seen from the upper-mid stage of the site. Surprisingly, the architects saw this as an opportunity rather than a constraint
and immediately considered an architectural response that was appropriate for these conditions.
The team originally explored the possibility of creating large retaining walls and cutting back the soil in order to place the house, a technique typically employed for the nearby buildings. Ultimately, they decided to do the exact opposite thing and allow the slope, the earth, the vegetation, the water, and the animals to flow underneath the house.
"We essentially lifted the house up into the air on a series of piles which gives the impression that it's floating above the hillside. By doing this, we saved the immense cost of creating soil retention walls around the site." the architects said.
A very delicate intervention consisted of allowing the terrain to breathe while providing spectacular views towards the ocean from the key location on the hill.
The materials used in the construction perfectly integrates the construction into the natural surroundings. Nature shade wood and bamboo sticks walls and terraces are completed with fluid fabrics in bright contrast colors.
Light is flooding the space on the great windows, the doors and the terraces day and night. The decor is completed with natural fiber lamps and neutral color accessories.


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Research Intern at Sahel Consulting Agriculture & Nutrition Limited (SCANL)
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Sahel Consulting Agriculture & Nutrition Limited (SCANL) is a leading management consulting firm focused on the agricultural and nutrition sectors in Africa. We partner with government agencies, private sector companies and leading international development organizations to conduct research, analyze policies, develop strategies and implement programs that promote sustainable food security and improved nutrition. We have worked on a variety of projects across West Africa, including in Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria, and Senegal.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Research Intern
: Lagos
Job Duties and Responsibilities
In this role, you will be required to fulfill the following primary responsibilities:
Conduct market, industry and company research related to proposals and projects for the Nourishing Africa Project
Develop, write articles for the Nourishing Africa Project
Prepare PowerPoint and Word reports summarizing research and analyses and developing recommendations
Create complete bibliography and contacts list of all sources of research information.
Review and edit articles .
Work independently, but as part of a broader team of Sahel Consulting consultants.
Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis with data gathered during the course of the project.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
We are looking for candidates with a passion for agriculture that are driven, and self-starters. Below are key qualifications we are looking for:
Background in Agriculture, Business, Economics or related discipline
High-quality analytical and problem-solving skills
Candidate must be great at writing
Willingness to travel (required)
Good communications skills (both written and verbal).
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online


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Wolf Drive Wednesday
Wednesday, March 2 will be another Wolf Drive Wednesday. To participate in this free dress day, students can bring a ream of paper, white board markers, or a package of pencils to the office before school starts and receive a stamp showing they can participate in the free dress day. Thank you again for your support and the opportunity to educate your student!


text: HomeEventsEducationServicesInstallationsAbout UsContact Us Home › Audio Products › HK Audio HK Audio brought to you by Pro Sound Productions In 2011 the Australian distributor of HK Audio "CMI Music & Audio Pty Ltd" partnered with us at Pro Sound Productions to become an authorised dealer for HK Audio in Western Australia since then we have adapted the HK product line for our live sound PA Hire department and sales to the WA entertainment industry. We are so impressed by the sonic quality of HK Audio that we rank it among the greatest audio systems in the world. HK Audio themselves are so confident with their creations that they offer a 5 year extended warranty on all their products. HK Audio's product line is diverse, catering for every level of audio need, including the following product lines: - Portable Sound - Live Sound - Concert Sound - Installation Sound - Line Array Sound HK Audio, a brief History HK Audio was originally established as "Stamer Musikanlagen GmbH" by Hans and Lothar Stamer in 1979. In 1987, they moved to a location in St. Wendel and managed their own distribution. In 1988 they developed the Light Line under the brand name of Hughes & Kettner. It was the first light- weight speaker cabinet line they introduced. 1989 saw them deliver their first product line branded with the new official HK AUDIO Logo, the product being the "PS 1 System". After success in this line they added another new building and expanded manufacturing. By 1990, HK Audio was extremely well established and selling to over 14 countries worldwide. In 91' they expanded again with the addition of another hall for manufacturing and warehousing. In 94', the company split their product lines into different brands. HK AUDIO became solely dedicated to sound reinforcement and Hughes & Kettner for guitar and bass amplification. Again, they expanded and built and acquired new offices and warehouse buildings. In December 2005, HK Audio was located in a 16,000m² factory space, producing well over 6000 speaker units per month with over 200 employees in 2 locations. Their products are now sold worldwide.


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If you are one of the many homeowners who has not completed their fall home maintenance tasks yet, there is no better time than now to get started! Temperatures have finally begun to dwindle down, making these tasks less of a hassle. Gathered are 5 home fall maintenance tips so that you can prepare your home before the rain, hopefully, arrives:
- If you do not want your home to flood once the rain arrives, it is important that you clean your gutters and downspouts. These areas fill with leaves and debris, making it impossible for water to pass through efficiently. If you want to avoid a flood, be sure to clean these areas.
- If you will be using your heating system or fireplace to keep you warm as the temperatures continue to drop, it is important that you have your fireplace cleaned and have maintenance conducted on your heating system. The only way these systems can keep you warm and safe is if they are properly maintained.
- Speaking of staying warm, if you plan on using your heating system during the winter, you must go around your home and fix any holes, gaps, or cracks in the weather stripping and caulking of your windows and doors. This will ensure that hot air is efficiently being circulated inside your home, rather than outside.
- If you have some cracks or chips in the exterior paint of your home, now is the perfect time to go around and touch up with paint! The weather will allow the paint to settle smoothly.
- A fun task to add to your fall home maintenance checklist is to put away the summer toys and bring out the fall decorations. Bring out the cozy blankets for your couch so that you can cuddle up after a long day of work and spell your pumpkin scented candle burning throughout the home.
Contact Weeks & Associates Insurance Services in Thousand Oaks for all of your California homeowners' insurance needs. We will go above and beyond to ensure your home's security.


text: The CIP-2E1T1 is able to carry E1/T1 or different groups of time slots groomed from an E1/T1 over TDM Pseudowire Emulation End to End over IP or Ethernet networks named Packet Pseudowire Network. This transportation carries the service of full or fractional E1/T1's to interconnecting devices like PBX. The CIP-2E1 has an OCXO option which allows the regeneration of the synchronization to the distant device. The CIP-2E1 is use in infrastructure to interconnect PBX, TDM equipment over Ethernet network but also by Telco to provide E1/T1 to voice equipment in customer premise and providing together the synchronization of the PBX over IP backhaul.


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Avinash's clinical interests remain varied as he continues to gain exposure to the many urological subspecialties. In his free time, he enjoys exercising, playing guitar, and being outdoors playing tennis and basketball.
Avinash has served on the board of Weill Cornell Community Clinic providing healthcare to the uninsured of New York. Avinash has also helped organize several outreach programs geared towards introducing elementary and high school students to healthcare professions.
Education & Training
- Undergraduate: University of Pennsylvania (BS)
- Graduate: University of Pennsylvania(MS)
- Medical: Weill Cornell Medical College (MD)


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Call for Talks
The Nordic Perl Workshop will only be awesome with your talks! Here's what you need to know about submitting talks.
Our theme is Perl in 2011. What are you working on or playing with in Perl these days? What is the best way to develop Perl today? What useful modules have you developed or discovered? What new or upcoming Perl features should people know about?
Talk submissions on all aspects of Perl, and all versions of Perl, are welcome. As has been the case at previous Nordic Perl Workshops, we are also open to submissions about other technologies or development methodologies that may be of interest to Perl developers. For example, in the past this has included talks on Scrum, Smalltalk and academic research in dynamic languages.
Talk Durations
There are three options:
- 20 minute talks are ideal for giving a basic overview of a topic, introducing a CPAN module and so forth. This is our preferred format of talk; it's fine (and even encouraged) to submit more than one if you have plenty to say.
- 40 minute talks allow more time to explore a topic. Plesae note that this is a single-track conference, so we suggest that 40 minute talks are on topics likely to be of interest to a large number of participants. Good example: "Using Perl to bring World Peace". Bad example: "Watching paint dry with Perl".
- Lightning talks are limited to five minutes. They are great for announcements, quick coverage of a topic, seeking community input on a problem and plenty more things. They are also ideal if you have never spoken at a workshop or conference before and/or a 20 or 40 minute talk feels like too big a leap. :-) If you go over 5 minutes, you'll be thrown off stage in the nicest possible way.
How To Submit
Create an account (or, if you have attended an Act-powered conference before, just log in to your existing account) and join the workshop. You will then be able to submit talks.
When To Submit
As soon as possible! The deadline for 20 and 40 minute talk submissions is 31st May, but we may select and approve some talks before that date too. For lightning talks, we will accept submissions even during the workshop, provided the sessions have not filled up. They can be a great way to respond to or comment on other talks that you have seen.
Speaker Benefits
Since this is a community event, we are not able to pay speakers for their talks. However, for 20 and 40 minute talks we will provide free entry to the event for speakers. You also get the fuzzy warm feeling inside that giving a talk brings.


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— Benefits
15x acceleration
Data-intensive applications users are looking for new solutions to gain a 10x factor of efficiency at server-level. The legacy processing-centric model cannot help, even with more cores because the limiting factor is the data movement.
UPMEM PIM DRAM solution is a new class of memory-centric solutions that already demonstrated a 15x performance improvement for multiple use cases.
UPMEM PIM DRAM solution is based on UPMEM DPU processor instances integrated into the DRAM memory chips, where the data is located. UPMEM DPU processor is both general purpose and optimized for data computing. The PIM chips (combining DRAM and UPMEM DPUs ) are assembled on DIMM modules, and plugged into the memory slots of the server.
PIM in DRAM is very competitive because its production cost is mostly sitting on DRAM processes one, which is half the price of a logic one.
— Genomics
Executing genomics algorithms in seconds instead of hours
The main genomics operations are data-intensive applications.
Mapping DNA fragments reads from a subject against a reference genome (Blast, mapping…) can be accelerated 25 to 40 times, reducing hours of processing to a couple of minutes.
Identifying variances in this genome against a reference genome (Variance calling) can also be accelerated over 15 times, reducing again hours of processing to a couple of minute.
Combining those genomics operations results in virtually real-time genomics.
— Database
Divide by 100 database index search response time, multiply throughout by 17
Searching strings of words in indexed document database is a massive well identified application. Implementing such a workload on UPMEM PIM solution drastically leverages the thousands of DPU cores that can work in parallel for each request.
It results in index search with 100 times better response time, 17 times better throughput at marginal additional cost.


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The aluminum details shown above are an example of parts ProCam Services LLC. manufactured that feature Type III hard coat black anodizing. In addition to the visual appeal of adding color to the details the hard coating can achieve a hardness of up to 70 Rockwell which in turn gives the details exceptional wear resistance and durability. We have recently produced parts in black, red, blue, green, clear and we can deliver parts in other colors as well.
The 30+ part assembly shown above consists of both aluminum and stainless steel complex details was designed, machined and assembled at ProCam Services LLC. We worked with our customer to design the project in SolidWorks...we made suggestions to help design each component in a manner that made them cost effect to manufacture and easier to machine as well suggestions to help the overall functionality of the final assembly.


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Before booking any of my trips, I said to myself "I should visit as many new countries as possible" and funnily enough, I had never been to Switzerland. Most people go to Switzerland for skiing, unfortunately at the time I could not ski to save my life, I can snowboard, but I wanted more of an authentic travel experience, where I could engage with the culture of the place I was visiting. I looked through many online blogs and top ten best destinations for solo travellers and almost every time, Switzerland appears. I chose Geneva specifically because I wanted to visit the United Nations and the CERN super collider.
I visited Geneva in November 2016, so some of the details might be a bit vague, as I'm trying to remember everything. I stayed in a lovely hotel in Versoix called the Lake Geneva Hotel which is about a 20 minute drive outside Geneva, rooms go from around £140 a night for one person, to be honest, I was not aware of the distance until getting to the hotel, so I was rather annoyed by this as I cannot drive, however it was my own fault for not checking before I booked. This annoyance soon went away when I discovered there was a small train station a 1 minute walk away from the hotel, where tourists get free transport on all of the trains, so this made life a lot easier, the train takes about 10 minutes to get into Geneva, from there its a short 5 minute walk downhill to the centre (where the lake is basically).
Where and what to do in and around Geneva:
- Visit CERN, the tour is completely free, just make sure you book in advance as it can get full very quickly ( Link. ) The centre is about a 20 minute taxi journey from Geneva.
- Take a boat tour around Lake Geneva, soak in the history of the area and enjoy the spectacular mountain and city views
- Eat cheese fondue in Old Town Geneva, enjoy the quiet quintessential European street, and the classic Swiss dish, its a must.
- Visit the United Nations, book onto a tour, as again they fill up quite quickly.
- Finally, do some shopping in the centre of Geneva, but be careful as some of the shops are a tad pricey.
I know it was a short post, but I was only there for 3 whole days. Unfortunately I didn't take many photos on this trip as I hadn't really got into the whole travel photography thing, there are two ok ones on my Instagram so do take a look.
Thanks for reading, stay tuned for more.
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Private equity firm Creador, which focuses on South and Southeast Asia, has fully exited its more than three-year-old investment in Somany Ceramics Ltd, it said in a statement.
The PE firm clocked an investment multiple of 5.3 times and an internal rate of return (IRR) of 77% in rupee terms on the investment. In dollar terms, the firm recorded a multiple of five times and an IRR of 74%, it said on Thursday.
The firm, through its second fund Creador II, had picked up a 13.6% stake in Somany in early 2014 for roughly Rs 62 crore. It sold its stake for a total of Rs 326 crore.
Creador had sold part of its stake in Somany in October 2015, earning 2.9 times return on its investment. It sold its remaining stake of 10.3% last month to local institutional investors.
VCCircle recently reported that the firm sold bulk of its stake in Somany and had recorded above-par returns from the exit.
With this exit, Creador has realised 28% of committed capital for its second fund. The firm had completed fundraising for its first fund in 2013 after mopping up $130 million. The following year, it mobilised $330 million in its second fund. The PE firm is now investing out of its third fund, which scooped up $415 million last year.
On Wednesday, VCCircle reported that the firm had returned the principal corpus of its maiden fund to its investors and that it was working on exit avenues for other investments.
Anand Narayan, senior managing director at Creador Advisors said, Creador provided Somany strategic advice to support its growth plans.
Mumbai-based Somany makes ceramic, polished vitrified tiles and glazed vitrified tiles. It retails through 10,000 touch points, including 200 exclusive showrooms, and has forayed into sanitary ware and bath fitting products over the past few years.
The statement said that Somany's revenue grew from Rs 1,260 crore in 2014 to Rs 1,720 crore in 2017 during the investment period of Creador.
From its second fund, Creador exited GHL System Berhad, a leading payment service provider in Southeast Asia in March 2017.
Previously, Creador had struck three exit deals from its maiden fund—Malaysian restaurant chain OldTown White Coffee in April 2013; Repco Home Finance Ltd in October 2014; and Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Company Ltd in June 2016.


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I felt the need to aquire some filigree, good news, this is what they grew into!
The earring wires are handmade, sterling silver. So pretty!
I especially love the new technique used for the bail on this piece.
Cute dangle earrings, With sterling silver leverback clasps.
Filigree even finished this butterfly pendant off right.
Cute earrings, with two different filigree pieces. You can buy these here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/207113108/copper-key-earrings
These labradorite stones are so cool. They flash blue in certain light.


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Hello and welcome to Enchanted Earth, how are you today?
Thank you for taking the time to visit our website, we hope you enjoy browsing and that everything is easy to find for you and that there is much here to delight you.
We are a small, family run business nestled besides the rural wolds of north Lincolnshire, 30 miles from the Lincoln Imp himself.
Enchanted-Earth is the UK's Leading Fairy Garden Supplier.
We are the only " Magical Garden Centre" in the UK!
We specialise in unique, enduring home and lifestyle products which are quality made to give years of pleasure.
Here you will find a wide range of unusual items, from fairy & miniature gardens to large garden statues and wind sculptures, UK grown plants, magical indoor ornaments, incense, Oils, fossils, Wicca & pagan, driftwood sculptures and Beautiful hand made Christmas Decorations .
The overriding theme here is a love of nature, the British countryside and the mystical so if you believe in magic, love your garden and wildlife then sit comfortably, you could be here a while!
Like & Follow us on our new Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/EnchantedEarth.Ltd/
Notes on our Fairy Garden Miniatures;
Each handcrafted piece is designed for use in your garden - both indoors and out. Depending on the product and it's construction it will be made in weatherproof metal, stone, resin etc.
Where applicable it has been given an exterior weatherproof protection but, like all things in nature, over time colours may fade, metal may corrode and wood will break down.
This is natural and to be expected, especially if the items are left exposed to the elements all year round.
To prolong the life of your miniature furniture and accessories, you can over winter in a drier place or break out the paint, stain or varnish.
After all, your home needs regular maintenance; so do your garden accessories.
Many traditional miniatures are based on a scale system (1:12 normally) with the whole diorama being 1/12th real size.
This doesn't work so well when you are creating with nature so we we don't mention scale but give accurate sizing on all pieces so you can decide if it fits with you planting or plans.
Perspective plays a large part too so sometimes a larger accessory works well in a garden even if you couldn't fit it through the front door of the house for example.
It should be noted that none of our miniature items are intended as toys and are unsuitable for very young children. Some of the accessories contain very tiny parts that can easily be bitten or broken off, and the wire support stakes may be sharp.
We strongly recommend that very young children be supervised at all times when using our products to create a fairy garden - something that they will love creating again and again.
A huge thank you to all who voted for Enchanted Earth at the Glee Power Awards.
We have won The Glee Power Awards for The Best Online Buyer!
This prestigious award was held at a national event in which big players in the garden sector such as B&Q, Wilko, Wayfair, Ocado, B&Q, John Lewis etc... were also in the running!
This is a huge achievement for us being a very new & small family run business based in rural North Lincs.
Our buying Fairy travels all over the Uk every year and is in contact online with many companies & artists all over Europe and the USA to source new, quality unique and unusual magical goods to sell.
Winning this award is great recognition of our efforts to buy high quality goods for you our valued customers.


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Frances Shelly is Professor of Flute at
Frances Shelly is Professor of Flute at
Andréa Banke currently serves as Assistant Professor of Oboe at Wichita State University, Principal Oboe with the Wichita Symphony Orchestra and Lieurance Woodwind Quintet. Prior to coming to Kansas, Ms Banke held the position of Principal Oboe of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra in New York. An active chamber musician, Andréa frequently performs as Guest Principal Oboe of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. Ms Banke has appeared as soloist with the Kansas City Chamber Orchestra, the Heidelberg Opera Schlossfestpiele in Germany, the Camerata Philharmonica Bohemia in Czech Republic, and been a recitalist with members of the Los Angeles Mozart Orchestra.
From 1997-2001, Ms Banke performed over 500 woodwind quintet recitals, educational concerts, and outreach classes as solo oboist of the Dakota Wind Quintet -- appearing in diverse venues from a Sioux Indian pow wow to a high -security prison in Nebraska. Closer to home, she now serves as the chamber music coach and lecturer at Chamber Music at the Barn's Camp Da Capo" program for adult musicians.
Andréa's playing has been featured on NPR's Performance Today and WXXI (NY) Live From Hochstein as a soloist. Ms Banke earned degrees from the Eastman School of Music under Richard Killmer (BM), summa cum laude, and the University of Minnesota under Kathryn Greenbank (MM). The Argus Leader (Sioux Falls) has called her playing "a thread of gold", and the International Double Reed Society Journal as "[showing] lots of flair, verve and technique."
Ms Banke's dedication to chamber music extends to the Czech Republic, where she now spends her summers as oboe professor of AMEROPA, an international chamber festival taking place in the historic city of Prague.
Suzanne Tirk joined the faculty of
Nicholas Smith assumed the dual positions of Professor of Horn at Wichita State University and Principal Horn of the Wichita Symphony in 1975. He has held the Principal Horn positions in the Oklahoma City Symphony, the Madison (WI) Symphony and the forty piece American Sinfonietta chamber orchestra. He has also performed with the Kansas City Symphony and as Assistant Principal Horn of the Rochester Philharmonic. Dr. Smith has worked with summer festivals such as the American Institute of Musical Studies in
Scott Charles Oakes currently serves as Assistant Professor of Bassoon at Wichita State University, Principal Bassoon of the Wichita Symphony, and Bassoonist of the Lieurance Woodwind Quintet. Previously, Mr. Oakes held positions of Principal Bassoon of the Quad City Symphony (Davenport, IA), the Rockford Symphony (IL), and was a member of both the Illinois Symphony and Illinois Philharmonic. Noted for his "smoky" bassoon tone and "grace and beauty," Mr. Oakes is equally at home performing with numerous orchestras in the Chicago area and throughout the upper Midwest, including the Chicago Chamber Orchestra; the Symphonies of Green Bay, Elgin, Lake Forest, Northwest Indiana, and South Bend; the New Millennium Orchestra of Chicago; and the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra.
Scott joins the Wichita Grand Opera as Principal Bassoon this season, having previously performed for various opera companies including Opera Illinois, Des Moines Metro Opera, Elgin Opera, Chicago Cultural Center, and L'Opera Piccola of Chicago. An avid chamber musician, he has performed at a range of venues throughout the Chicago metro area, including the Chicago Cultural Center's Preston Bradley Hall and Gottlieb Hall. Other engagements have included performances with the Aspen Festival Orchestra and Chamber Symphony, Ravinia Festival, and Southern Illinois Music Festival.
Mr. Oakes holds a Master of Music degree from the DePaul University School of Music and a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of the Pacific Conservatory of Music. His principal teachers were William Buchman of the Chicago Symphony and Dr. Donald DaGrade.


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Three years ago I published Summers Apart, to mark the beginning of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. We had just returned from a wonderful respite break at the Malcom Sargent House in Scotland.
Now it is September again. Re-reading that blog post, I find myself thinking 'we are so bloody lucky'. So so lucky. We have spent our summer holidays in France this year, thanks to the incredible generosity of friends who have supported us throughout Vega's treatment and recovery. Irene and Roy own a beautiful French country house near Cognac and have invited us many times over the last years and this year we finally felt strong and safe enough to make the trip. It was a very different 'respite' break from the one at the Malcom Sargent House those years ago. We travelled as a healthy, happy family of five- thinking very little about mortality. Vega did what many children do in the summer holidays- swimming in the pool until she looked like a prune, sleeping long in the mornings and playing in the wonderful garden.
No stranger would ever know what she has been through. She is very well right now. She is growing and getting stronger day by day. She has had her ears pierced. She is having plenty of visits from the toothfairy these days. She loves to read. She loves to watch the Bake Off. She is very good at annoying her sisters. She loves trying out new hairstyles and bows often feature. She says she can't do something but I know she can. She is very brave. She gets smelly feet.
I am so glad she is all of those things and that I get to see them every day.
The Malcom Sargent House is currently facing closure, after Clic Sargent announced earlier this year that there are not enough funds to support it. We were lucky to have had two wonderful breaks there- we are very sad to hear that this resource will not be around for much longer. It is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month- if you do want to support a charity, here is a reminder of the three charities that have supported us during Vega's treatment and recovery.


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What if My Partner Doesn't Want to Travel
I didn't write this. It was a post on my forum from a member named "walkaboutted". This was so brilliant, I had to share it with all of you. The thread asked the question of what a person was supposed to do when either the husband or wife wants to travel full-time, and the other member hates that idea. Her answer here is directly answering the man who originally posted the question about his wife who did not want to travel. But my experience has been that it is just as often, or maybe even more often, that the man does not want to travel. Whichever partner it is, this incredibly insightful post speaks to both.
Why do you feel that it's an "all or nothing" situation? If she loves you, she should understand your need to roam. Keeping you on a tether makes you a pet, not a partner.
My beloved and I have been together for 21 years. In just the last six months, I spent a couple of weeks in Maine, he spent a month in Israel (we live in Arizona). We take journeys together, but we have different interests and hobbies, which necessitate time apart. I had no interest in riding my bike 3900 miles from the Atlantic to the Pacific. He has no interest in hanging out with my sister and family, frankly, it is boring. His metal detecting would drive me mad. Sitting and painting all day would suck out his stuffing. Embarking on our walkabout means we take our separate hobbies with us. After spending time apart for weeks or more, when we come back to each other, we are home. He is my home, I am his.
Love is a partnership, not a prison. If you voluntarily cede your dreams and independence to your new love, it's only going to cause resentment sooner or later. That certainly will be fatal to your relationship unless you choose to deaden your emotions for all your days.
Staying together and following your dreams are not mutually exclusive . If she demands otherwise, at this point, you know the answer.
Martyrdom has its price. Do you want to pay it? Think about what you want. We only have so much time on Earth. How much do you want to regret when you reach the end of it?