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One of the great musicals of the last decade was born anew on Sunday, when the thrillingly inventive Deaf West Theater production of "Spring Awakening" opened on Broadway at the Brooks Atkinson Theater. Any qualms theater-lovers might have about this being a premature, whiplash-inducing revival — the original closed in 2009, after all — will vanish like frost in strong sunlight when the young cast of both hearing and deaf actors floods the stage.
Deaf actors in a musical? The prospect sounds challenging, to performers and audiences alike. But you will be surprised at how readily you can assimilate the novelties involved, and soon find yourself pleasurably immersed not in a worthy, let's-pat-ourselves-on-the-back experience, but simply in a first-rate production of a transporting musical.
"Spring Awakening," with a fluidly written book by Steven Sater and a beautiful score by Duncan Sheik, is adapted from the 19th-century German play by Frank Wedekind, which was banned after publication. In this production, directed with remarkable finesse by Michael Arden (who starred in the same company's "Big River," seen on Broadway in 2003), the primary roles are divided among deaf and hearing actors, with the deaf performers' songs and some of their dialogue being delivered by actors who double the roles.
So, for example, the young female protagonist, Wendla Bergmann, is played by the deaf Sandra Mae Frank, who uses sign language to deliver her lines; her singing and spoken dialogue comes from Katie Boeck, who shadows her onstage, often strumming a guitar. A similar approach is used for the character of Moritz Stiefel, portrayed by Daniel N. Durant (deaf) and Alex Boniello (hearing). By dressing Ms. Boeck and Mr. Boniello in casual contemporary attire, Mr. Arden sets up a nifty visual echo of the contrast between the show's period setting and Mr. Sheik's surging pop and rock music.
The other principal male role, Moritz's good friend Melchior Gabor, is played by the hearing actor Austin P. McKenzie, who nevertheless, like many in the cast, signs his dialogue and songs. And some of the dialogue is only signed, in which case the "translations" appear scrawled on a blackboard, for those who don't understand American Sign Language.
True, it may take a few minutes to process the process, as it were. A mild case of sensory overload may have you reeling in the opening minutes, as you adjust to the necessity of taking it all in, and figuring out where to focus your concentration at any given moment.
But a heady dose of sensory overload is what the best musicals deliver anyway; that's why people become obsessed with them. Here it's just different elements that contribute to the sensation. And it doesn't take much time before you move beyond the mechanics and fall into the dark flow of Wedekind's tale of sexual exploration, and the conflict between youthful rebellion and a repressive social order.
Mr. Arden's cast also includes a few notable names: the Oscar winner Marlee Matlin and Camryn Manheim share the half-dozen adult female roles, and Patrick Page portrays many of the stern male authority figures, alongside Russell Harvard. All are terrific: Ms. Manheim excels in particular as the flustered mother of Wendla, who in the play's opening scene evades her adolescent daughter's innocent question about where babies come from, telling her only that for a woman to bear a child she "must … in her own personal way, she must … love her husband. As only she can love him."
This less than illuminating explanation sets in motion the tragedy that unfolds — or rather one of them. "Spring Awakening" does not present a comforting portrait of the transition from adolescence to adulthood; two of its three central characters don't survive. But the musical's tone is anything but dour: Mr. Sheik's guitar- and piano-driven score, nimbly played by a four-piece band embedded in the simple set (abetted by Ms. Boeck, Mr. Boniello and a few other members of the cast), alternates between high-energy songs in which the boys in Moritz's and Melchior's class act out their boiling frustrations, and haunting ballads (such as the lovely opening song, Wendla's "Mama Who Bore Me").
Fine though the adult actors are — the apparently ageless Ms. Matlin is a graceful presence, particularly as Melchior's sympathetic mother — it's the three central characters who truly captivate. The inchoate sexual yearnings heating up inside Wendla (a pre-"Glee" Lea Michele in the original) are movingly depicted by the dark-eyed Ms. Frank, both through the urgent movements of her signing and her expressive face, in which we can read the bright hunger for experience — and the embarrassment of ignorance. Ms. Boeck sings with a plaintive passion that dovetails perfectly with Ms. Frank's performance.
As Moritz, whose problems are as much educational as sexual, Mr. Durant exudes a boyish sense of melodramatic frustration; his brutish father will not countenance anything less than accomplishment, and Moritz's struggles at school are met with a lack of sympathy that shrivels his vulnerable soul.
And as Melchior, Moritz's tutor in the ways of sex, the handsome Mr. McKenzie gives an impassioned performance that grows in emotional intensity as the musical moves toward its dark ending. He movingly suggests that Melchior's affection for Wendla may have begun as a burning teenage crush but is quickly maturing into something deeper.
Mr. Arden's production, with its stark set and spiffy (mostly) period costumes, both by Dane Laffrey, doesn't depart radically from the original, directed by Michael Mayer. In fact, the use of sign language, when it is entwined with the high-energy choreography by Spencer Liff, is intriguingly reminiscent of Bill T. Jones's superb work the first time around.
In a program note, Mr. Arden compares the banning of Wedekind's controversial play to the earlier suppression of sign language at a Milan conference on the education of the deaf, in favor of an insistence on "oralism" (lip-reading, primarily). It's an interesting point of connection, and one might also imagine that deaf actors (and viewers) could identify intuitively with the principal characters' disorienting sense of alienation from the dominant culture.
But I hesitate to impose any new meanings on a work that doesn't need them to move us, or to imply that this "Spring Awakening" would only appeal to those with a particular interest in making more cultural space for people with disabilities. (Incidentally, the cast also includes an actor in a wheelchair — a detail I so easily assimilated that I almost forgot to mention it.) Deaf actors may not have the same tools that most actors do, but the gifted men and women in this splendid production achieve the same ideal ends, lighting up the lives of their characters from within, even when the light only reveals the darkness of their confusion, frustration and despair.


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The University Professional and Technical Employees – Communication Workers of America Local 9119 represents 15,000 Professional and Technical titles at the 10 campuses and 5 medical centers at UC. We respectfully oppose AB 2281 by Assembly Member Jacqui Irwin. AB 2281 would allow medical laboratory technicians (MLTs) to perform a series of tests of moderate complexity such as blood smear reviews, microscopic urinalysis, ABO/rh testing and antibody screening. We believe these tests belong in the Clinical Lab Scientists' (CLS) scope of practice.
CLS's have to complete rigorous coursework to obtain a bachelor's degree in science before applying to obtain a CLS trainee license, which is required to apply to a CLS training program. This one-year internship at an approved training program contains a didactic portion as well as hands-on training in all of the departments of the laboratory. Not only do CLS's have background knowledge from various college courses but during these internships, CLS's and, at times, pathologists, give CLS trainees lectures relating the completed courses to the various tests that CLS's will perform as license-holders, and how each test result is related to the health of the patient. Upon completion of all coursework and the one-year internship, CLS's are eligible to sit for a licensure exam administered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology.
Educational requirements to become a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) are significantly less rigorous. MLTs are only required to obtain an associate's degree and 6 months of training; half of what is required for CLS's. The training program includes 2 semesters of didactic and only one semester of clinical rotations.
In a clinical laboratory, tests are categorized as waived, moderate, and high complexity. Our CLS membership maintain that there is a fine line between when a test moves from moderate complexity to high complexity, especially in the departments of Hematology (the study of the blood) and Blood Bank. Increasing the scope of practice for MLTs to include more complex tests like a blood smear, ABO/Rh, and antibody testing would be inappropriate because the current levels of education, skill, and training that are mandated for MLTs do not adequately prepare them to perform these tests. Incorrect readings of these tests could have dire results for patients.
We acknowledge that potential staffing shortages in labs are a real concern across the State. That is why our organizations strongly support the idea of creating more CLS training programs, such as what is being started at UCSF. We believe that lowering the educational bar for moderate complexity testing is not the solution. California has always been held to a higher standard of patient care, and for good reason. AB 2281 is a misguided attempt to solve a potential problem of Clinical Laboratory Scientist shortages by expanding scope of practice where it should not be expanded.
Lab tests such as blood smear reviews, microscopic urinalysis, blood typing and anti-body screening require a certain amount of discretionary judgment. We believe that these tests are best performed by licensed professionals who are properly educated, trained, and experienced. In our view, it's the CLS that best serves the patient here.
This bill jeopardizes patient care for the benefit of employers looking to use cheaper labor costs, at the patients' risk. On behalf of CLS's at all of UPTE's represented labs and clinics, and for the above reasons, we ask that you oppose AB 2281.

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Looking for fun date night ideas? Then you're going to absolutely love this build your sundate date night idea. Every date can be different based on the choices you make on the cards with the only thing in common being a yummy Breyers sundae! So many fun date night ideas built into one little set of cards!
Last year I taught a lesson to my young women about choices and for the lesson, I made these fun "choose your own adventure" books inspired by the ones I read all growing up. The girls absolutely loved them, and I loved seeing the choices the girls made and which endings they got.
Fast forward to now. I'm no longer teaching young women since we moved to Texas, and I can almost feel my creativity well drying up. Since I don't have young women to teach, I decided it would be fun to use that same "choose your own adventure" idea to put together a date night for my husband. And since all I'm craving these days is something cold and sweet, I came up with the idea to do a "build your own sundate" date night, like a build your own sundae bar but each topping is really a choice about your date.
I created a bunch of free printable question cards to let your significant other "choose" their date. And I'll be honest, while I was writing these I was completely channeling the 90's dating show Singled Out. You know that one where the main person (always Eric Matthews in my head) chooses one of the two words and that determines who continues and who gets kicked out.
I recommend splitting this into two parts – the first part of the date (on Thursday night) was making sundaes together and picking out options on the card. Then the second part of the date (on Friday) was the actual date I planned using the choices my husband made. You could obviously do it all together; you'd just need to be really good about thinking on the fly and planning dates.
The idea is that your significant other has to choose one of the options on the card (e.g., cup or cone) and their answer plays a part in your date. So for me, cup or cone was what kind of clothes we were going to wear – dressed up or casual. And vanilla was whether we did something new and crazy or something typical for our date. You can either make up your own answers for each of the cards and options or you can use this free printable key.
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I recommend either starting or ending with your gelato choices so that your significant other can at least sort of put together a sundae that they want to eat at the end of the night. Or do it in the middle, I don't care. It's a choose your own adventure date – so you choose.
I picked up three of our favorite flavors of Breyers Gelato Indulgences for our dessert base — Vanilla Caramel, Chocolate Hazelnut, and Salted Caramel. My husband went for the salted caramel, and I went for the chocolate of course.
Honestly with Breyers Gelato Indulgences you really don't need to add toppings because they're all already topped with creamy sauces and gourmet toppings, but it never hurts to add a little whipped cream and sprinkles on top of anything really. And the fun of the date is having your significant other pick choices that not only determine your date but also what goes on their gelato sundae for dessert. I can almost guarantee that a sundae made with Breyers Gelato Indulgences will be the best part of your day, especially when you're sharing it with someone you love.
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North of English P&I Club, Nepia, has issued and alert regarding post-monsoon loading iron ore cargoes in India. Liquefaction of cargo is, unfortunately a common cause of ships foundering.
Warns Nepia: "The risks of loss of life, damage to the environment and loss of property are only too apparent, but if a Member fails to comply with the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code and / or local regulations they should also be aware that they might be prejudicing Club cover. All of the Group Clubs have similar Rules which in essence exclude cover for liabilities, costs and expenses arising from unsafe or unduly hazardous trades or voyages.
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She was bleeding out fast. Her skin was pale, her body cold. I was helplessly watching the life flooding from her eyes, vaporizing away, slipping between my fingers. My mother lay in my arms dying, and I was powerless next to Death.
It was all my fault. I wished I had sprinted home, bolted the door, been there to face these cowardly, evil monsters, the heartless, evil creatures who shot a widow, alone in her house. I wished I could have stopped the bullet that was stopping my mother's heart. I was still trying to believe none of this was real, that it was all an act, a dream. But the horrible evidence of cruel reality was all there was to see.
The shot had pierced her body entirely, her blood had washed over the hard floor. My arms were soaked to the elbows as I tried to stop the bleeding. I was panicking. I had applied pressure to the wound with a nearby blanket, but to no avail. None of it added up, the bullet hadn't even cracked the bone in my chest, but it had torn straight through my mother's body, leaving a hole the size of my fist straight through her. And the shots I had fired had left gaping holes in the two intruders as well. They were dead, and my mother was following their path..
Tears were streaming down my face as I reached the broadcaster to send for help. I felt sick, the room smelled of blood and death. There wasn't much time, there wasn't enough time. Mom was trying to say something, weakly moving her limbs, as if to get up. I hit the emergency alert on the broadcaster and fell to her side.
"My diary… my diary…" the words barely escaped her lips. None escaped mine. "William… my diary… the second drawer…" she whispered hoarsely, "Knock out the back." I did as she instructed, and a worn, hard-covered book with thick, yellowed pages fell into my palms. It had been hidden in a secret compartment, all this time. I quickly brought it to her, and she lifted her head slightly and smiled at me. She was looking straight through me, her eyes had barely a dim spark of life left in them. She had lost a lot of blood. "William, this will show you what you need to know… you must run from here… do not let Them take you…" I was shaking violently, the horrible acceptance of the fact I had been denying was coming upon me. She would not live. "Who mother, who?" I was sobbing. She took hold of my hand and, word by word, with her final strength, spat, "The truth lies within that diary… that truth is all you can trust now… don't let… Them…" her head fell back. Her cold hand dropped. Her body became still, and it was as if everything on the planet had stopped. I could hear the silence her unbeating heart radiated, it was as if I was alone in a vaccuum. No light, no sound, no help. My head spun, and I fell to the floor, soaked in my newly deceased mother's blood.


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Craigslist screens out most VoIP and pre-paid cellular numbers, and will not deliver an automated verification call or text message to a number that is determined to be such.
In most cases, but not all, you cannot use Shuffle numbers (provided by Twilio), or numbers similarly supplied by any other VoIP applications like Skype for example, to pass the Craigslist phone verification process.
Note: If you create Shuffle numbers that can't be used on Craigslist for the verification process, we will not issue refunds as we have to pay Twilio for reserving the number for a full month.


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Here's the deal - this year for Foodie Forks, we are partnering with Hong Kong's hottest new food and beverage social app, iPick, so that you can win a tasting dinner worth $2,500 and tickets to attend the F&B event of the year, the Foodie Forks Awards Party.
How to enter:
2. "Like and Review" at least 1 restaurant from now up to May 1
3. Stay tuned on May 8th when multiple winners will be announced
* Submit more "Likes and Reviews" to increase your chances!
Key dates
Apr 30, 11:59 pm Both Foodie Forks voting & iPick "Like" campaign close
May 1 – 14 Foodie Forks winners notified
May 18 evening Foodie Forks Awards ceremony announcing the winners
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What's iPick? With its sleek 360 degrees social interface and absolutely no pop-up ads, iPick delivers and helps you document the best food experiences in town. Login with Facebook or WeChat and you can even see what your friends are eating. Combined with event planning and smart search features, it's the mobile must-have for all foodies.
iPick is available for download in both Google Play and Apple App Stores. If you're having any trouble downloading, contact firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) export declarations: non availability of computer systems - fallback
The possible failure of an electronic route into CHIEF for NES can cause problems.
Breaks in connectivity to CHIEF routes occur but only usually for a short period of time and a decision is necessary to revert to manual paper declarations, these procedures adopted are known as 'fallback'.
Any planned changes in the CHIEF service will be notified in advance of any downtime via the CHIEF Noticeboard and our web pages.
In cases of where other routes are likely to be affected eg CSP downtime, we will need to know in advance of any changes to these systems.
Details should include:
- how much anticipated downtime there will be
- when the system will be fully restored, and
- what recovery measures will be undertaken should the planned changes fail or be delayed.


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The year is 1906, and Mattie lives with her family on a farm. But this isn't an ordinary family. Mattie's mother has recently passed away from cancer and her brother left for unknown reasons after an argument with their father. With a family full of girls, life on the farm is tough. Mattie tries to keep up with her school work and eventually gets a scholarship to college. But she has to struggle with the decision of whether or not to leave her family for school.
Woven into this story are the letters of Grace Brown, who was murdered by Chester Gillette in 1906 (true story, and after researching this online, the letters in this novel are Grace's actual letters). Mattie finds these while working at a hotel to try and earn money both for herself to potentially go to school and for her father to make life easier on the farm.
Mattie is quite the character. She seems so balanced in her decision-making. She wants to learn, but doesn't want to let her family down. She is insecure with love and running her family, but very secure with words and composition. Although, I have to be honest, I thought that Matt was a guy for about the first 30 pages of the book!
Even though later in the book Grace's letters help Mattie make her decision, I thought that they didn't flow well with the book and that I didn't really care. Mattie's home life was page turning, whereas Grace's letters were very blah.
This was a great book that show the trials and tribulations of life on a farm in the early 1900s.


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One of the problems with all these Android Wear watches is that there's not a standard charging mechanism. That means you (usually) have to use the cradle that comes with them. If that breaks, you better hope you've got a spare on hand. Now you can get another one for the LG Watch Urbane.
The Urbane cradle will run you $19.99 and has free shipping, as does everything on the Google Store right now. It's basically just a little plastic puck with some pogo pins on it. Note, these are slightly different than the pogo pins on the G Watch R cradle. Because of course they are.
You do get a USB cable with the cradle, so at least there's that.
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The Loveland Fine Art Invitational brings three days of Art, Wine, and Entertainment to the renowned Loveland Art Weekend. The event features an Art Sow & Sale featuring dozens of juried artists exhibiting original works in a wide variety of media and subject matter, including sculptures in bronze, stone, glass, wood, and metal, blown glass, mixed media, paintings and more. A wine garden featuring local wineries and breweries, and festival eateries. Our entertainment lineup includes several of Denver's hottest bands including MoTown with R&B, Funk, Jazz, and Country.
A Patrons Party on Friday night will offer a catered buffet, cash bar, and live jazz by Dotseros.
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Overseer's book
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|1 October 2015 (Update)
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|You can find another copy in the Nexus near the Font of Consumption.
|A book left for you by the Overseer.
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The Overseer's book is found on the floor where The Overseer used to be after having it create an abyssal bludgeon. Doing so will initiate dialogue in which the Overseer claims he required the teleportation energy produced from the Sire's body parts to leave the Abyssal Nexus.
Once the Overseer leaves, the book remains on the ground, and is required to create additional bludgeons by using the three pieces (bludgeon axon, bludgeon claw, and bludgeon spine) on the book. When this occurs, the chatbox message states "The book's power allows you to fuse the components into an Abyssal Bludgeon."
If lost, it can be reclaimed from where the Overseer used to be, or from a bookcase within a player-owned house.
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Although time does not pass in the Abyss at the same rate that it passes elsewhere, I have been imprisoned for an unimaginably long time, since the days when the gods fought for dominion of the mortal realm.
I leave this book as a token of fair trade to the human who has given me the wherewithal to escape from the Abyss. By absorbing power from an Abyssal Sire's spine, claw and axon, I am able to break free of my prison.
During the wars of the gods, all sought allies in every realm they could reach. I broke into the Abyss in the hope that the creatures here could be turned to our cause, but found myself trapped and unable to escape, while the God Wars continued without me. But now that I am free, I shall not be so easily imprisoned again.
The human who brought me the means of escape did not fully understand my purpose; I merely promised to construct a weapon for him using the component parts of the Abyssal Sires.
Nevertheless, I am bound by my word and constructed the weapon.I have now imbued into this book the power required to construct such weapons. The human may create Abyssal Bludgeons whenever he wishes, simply by using the three constituent parts on this book.
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Every single night,
I endure the flight
Of little wings of white flamed
Butterflies in my brain.
These ideas of mine
Percolate the mind,
Trickle down the spine,
Swarm the belly swelling to a blaze;
That's where the pain comes in,
Like a second skeleton,
Trying to fit beneath the skin.
I can't fit the feelings in
Oh every single night's alight
With my brain… – Fiona Apple
I effing love Fiona Apple. LOVE. I don't care how crazy she gets or the ridiculous things she says or if she smokes too much and gets scary thin or wears an octopus on her head, I just love her. I was introduced to her last summer with Extraordinary Machine. Now the only two Pandora stations I listen to are her and Peter Gabriel. Nope, I'm not a hipster, just have a thing for art-pop, promise.
This is the first verse to the first song on her newest album, The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than The Driver Of The Screw And Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever Do. Quite a mouthful isn't it? Though it has nothing on When The Pawn's full title, but we won't go there. These lines, among others, have drifted around in my head incessantly the last few days. Frankly, they're what are keeping me level.
There's a lot going on right now, and sometimes I feel like each thought flits through my head like a bird (I've been watching the hummingbirds at my parents' house the last few days). But sometimes the thoughts are more like bullets. They plow through defenses of realism and optimism and all the walls that keep my hope and positivity intact. But hey, I've got to keep my neurons busy, right? I have to clean up the messes I've made in my brain (I'd make a joke about glia here, but not everyone would get it, and those who would probably can come up with their own).
Thoughts destroy and thoughts create. Thoughts keep you down and out – until they don't. We each live in a world inside our heads that doesn't exist in any universe but our own singular one. Don't get philosophical on me, I'm just trying to blog. 😉
Thoughts can be fleeting, but as we all know, ideas can change the world. My head is all wrapped up in dichotomous thoughts and I feel like I could be moving in all directions at once.
But I'm not. My feet are firmly on the ground. I know where I'm going and how to get there, I just don't know exactly how I feel about it. I think that happens to a lot of us when we're going through a transitional period. Some people are the exact opposite, they know their emotions without having a clue where they need to go. I'm glad I'm in the place I'm in, because it allows me to pursue my goals while figuring out things going on in my head along the way.
So as I'm walking down this solid path, I will try to predict the future, with each prediction in direct opposition with the one before it. I will continue to question myself, even as I strengthen my convictions. I'm going to be confused, and my heart will go through hell, which sucks, but at least when I'm feeling dizzy from all the thoughts, I know I can always go back to Fiona and know that I'm not alone.
UPDATE: You should watch this – http://www.upworthy.com/this-kid-thinks-we-could-save-so-many-lives-if-only-it-was-okay-to-say-4-words?c=ufb1


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Be aware there are spoilers for the first season of Netflix's The Rain.
Netflix's Danish drama The Rain serves up some of the best apocalyptic YA drama this side of The CW, but the first season sure does leave you wanting more! Told over a tight eight episodes, The Rain unfolds as a compelling mystery infused with moments of potent character drama. It's the kind of show that leaves you on such a big hook at the end of every episode, you just can't help but hit play on the next one. Until you get to the finale, of course.
There might not be a next episode to hit play on at that point, but that doesn't mean The Rain lets you off the hook. To the contrary, the series packs in a series of revelations in the finale, and each new discovery opens the door to even more questions. After a season spent in an apocalyptic wasteland, we get our first hints of what lies beyond the borders of the quarantine zone and our first glimpse at the forces pulling the strings that will determine the fate of the world. We've come a long way from the bunker, that's for sure.
The Rain's season finale certainly sets the stage for a follow-up, though it hasn't been confirmed by Netflix yet. So with that in mind, I'm breaking down the biggest questions I need answered if the show comes back. For more on The Rain, be sure to check out our review.


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Returning to a common theme I've touched on a few times before.
I was listening to a podcast today. This is a relatively new one but I've come to trust the host by some of his previous work. At one point in the show the hosts go on a tangent and start talking about nicknames. The begin to talk about derogatory nicknames that they had for people and then wonder about what similar nicknames they were called behind their backs. I found the bit rather insightful. It invited introspection. What kind of a person do others think I am? It's always good to reevaluate if you really are the type of person you want to be.
Something about the bit troubled me. It wasn't until the program was over that I made the connection. The host told about how he used to call one of his junior high school teachers "Jabba the Hutt" and how bad he felt about it now that he looks back on it. Now here's the problem. The host also revealed in the same episode that he is 56 years-old. So lets do a little math here. If he's 56 in 2012 then he would have been 21 when the first Star Wars movie came out. But we never saw the character, Jabba the Hutt until Return of the Jedi which came out in 1983, when the host was 27 years-old.
Now I don't doubt that the host called his teacher a derogatory name. And I don't doubt his sincerity when he talks about how bad he feels decades later. This story just proves how plastic our memories really are. This event could not have played out the way he remembers it. At the very least the nickname in his memory morphed to accommodate the image he had of that teacher once he saw the movie in 1983.
I've talked before about how I've been guilty of this same type of memory error. It's disconcerting to realize that our memories aren't quite the "dash camera" that we like to think they are.
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Welcome back to the Second day of previews for
The Craft's Meow October Release, which will be available in The Craft's Meow Store on October 21st!!
Today's Stamp Set is called Christmas Blessings and it is going to be another MUST have set!! Karen Baker has designed another Amazing Set full of images and sentiments sure to please!! I decided to use the deer silhouette image and I was going for a Music Chalkboard look!! I white embossed it and beings these are clear stamps I was able to repeat my stamping and embossing for an even thicker look which I LOVE!! I used some dies from Simon says stamp to make my card design FUN and the notch at the top was the PERFECT place to add the Northern Star!! I stamped it using some White LUXE ink and stamped it a couple times for a crisp star!! I then added some Rock Candy Stickles using a tooth pick to get it all the way to the edges of the star ends!! It really looks neat in real life!! I then added some vintage lace and ribbon to the bottom of my card and added some May Arts burlap twine along with a bow and some die cut holly leaves from some felt using a IO stamps die!! I finished it off with some vintage buttons!! For my sentiment I decided to go with a really Neat new product to me Ranger Black Embossing Puffs embossing powder!! This is SO AWESOME in real life and I was really happy with the look of even the fine sentiment!! The only down side to it that I found was if you use it on fine images it can easily get damaged!! Slobber from any 9 month old probably isn't good for most cards though!! ;) Otherwise I was extremely EXCITED about this powder and I can't wait to use it again on a silhouette image!!
Here is my finished card!!
Come back tomorrow for another preview!! ;)
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This state-of-the-art 16 bed home was built specifically for Alzheimer's & Dementia care. It is locked 24 hours per day. This program is unique in that it is not a wing, or unit, but an entire building designed for dementia care. Guided by OHFLAC, our licensing body, we designed a building that allows free and safe wandering inside and out; a nurse's station with an unobstructed view; large, cathedral ceilings in the living room, which has multiple zones for our residents to freely enjoy. Our kitchen has an open-air window to the dining and multi-purpose rooms. This design allows for aromas from the kitchen to resonate with residents. Our bedrooms are all wired for cable and individual phone lines. Residents have a choice of a semi-private room, private room, or private with bath. Our beauty parlor allows residents to get professional hair styling. The breathtaking pastoral view has a mountain skyline with a creek, which attracts many deer for our residents to view with delight.
All direct care staff receive 30 hours training in Alzheimer's & Dementia care. This interactive training covers a broad range of topics. An activities director with input from a multi-disciplinary team, designs a daily program for each resident. Our highly trained staff includes nurse aids, AMAPs, Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered Nurse, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and activity coordinator. The staff to resident ratio is increased due to the needs of this population.
Braley Care Homes' philosophy is "quality care in a home-like environment." This is crucial to preserving ones dignity and self-worth. "quality care" is obvious, but "home-like environment" often gets forgotten about in large facilities. All of our programs are designed specifically with home in mind.


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Taikoz – The Gathering @ Brisbane Powerhouse, 28-30 October 2008
Brisbane Powerhouse presents The Gathering – TaikOz
Described by The Sydney Morning Herald as 'bold and original', TaikOz is Australia's most energetic and exciting taiko drumming group. From 28 – 30 October 2008, Brisbane audiences will have the chance to experience their compelling performances when TaikOz tours The Gathering to Brisbane Powerhouse.
The Gathering is an unforgettable concert experience. The powerful and thundering sound of taiko drumming is counter-balanced with the beautiful, ethereal tones of the shakuhachi bamboo flute. Featuring performances by shakuhachi Grand Master Riley Lee and guest percussionist Timothy Constable, the result is a synthesis of east and west, old and new.
Since its formation in 1997, TaikOz has become Australia's most exciting and energetic taiko drumming ensemble, attracting devoted audiences across the country and around the world. While observing ancient practices, the Japanese art form of taiko is given a uniquely Australian interpretation with muscular choreography, hypnotic compositions and delicate musicality. Continue reading Taikoz – The Gathering @ Brisbane Powerhouse, 28-30 October 2008


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The White Ribbon archivist Anna Homer kindly provided me this information that I post here as the recent changes are not widely known.
The National British Women's Total Abstinence Union (inc.) passed a resolution to change its name to White Ribbon Association (inc.) on 8th April 1992. The official certificate of incorporation (from Companies House) is dated 5th May 1993.
The Women's Total Abstinence Educational Union Ltd was incorporated on 27th August 1951. The charity still officially operates under both names, but generally uses White Ribbon Association day to day.
A complete timeline of name changes is below:
1876 formed as British Women's Temperance Association
1893 divided into two organisations: National British Women's Temperance Association and Women's Total Abstinence Union
1926 the two organisations reformed as National British Women's Total Abstinence Union
1951 the NBWTAU incorporates the Women's Total Abstinence Educational Union Ltd – these are two separate legal entities run in tandem
1993 NBWTAU name is changed to White Ribbon Association


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Frequently asked questions
01 What's the supermarket's telephone number and andress?
You may click here to launch a store locator in which you will find all the basic data of each one of them or you may also call the customer service phone number 900 777 000 where we will inform you about anything you may need.
02 Can you bring my purchase to my home?
Yes, of course. We will deliver your purchase to your home free of charges if the amount is higher than 60€. If it is lower, the rate for the service will be of 2,40€ . Click here to go to the corresponding section where the service conditions are explained.
03 Which are the opening hours in holydays and long weekends?
Since it depends on the location and the period we recommend you to call our toll-free customer service number 900 777 000 so we may answer you in a personalized manner.
04 Which are the regular opening hours?
Almost every supermarket opens from 9:00 to 21:00 uninterrupted. If you need details for a specific store or for a specific date, you may call the customer service number and we will answer you in a personalized manner.
05 How does the customer card work?
You can get it in just a second and it is totally free (opening cost, maintenance or replacement included). Besides it has many advantages: Saving-Cheque, Custom Discount Bonus, Direct discounts in products. You can find more detailed information clicking here.
06 Which are the offers at your disposal?
You may find offers on fresh products in the current brochure, if there isn't one; you'll see the offers on fresh products. We have a wide range of offers in general-feeding products: Discount with the customer card (besides everything that it offers), 3x2, 2nd unit for 50%..."
07 How often do you change the offers?
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ETZ is a fast growing FinTech company with offices in Fitzrovia, London and the Gold Coast, Australia.
AT ETZ we have 7 values, these not only set how we like to run our organisation, they are also an integral part on how our people communicate with one another and with our clients. They are as follows:
This is our foundation. We operate with integrity in everything we do. We are honest and open and assume accountability.
Only the very best work here. We operate as one-team. Our people, whether employees or Consultants are our Company. There is nothing we value more than our work force. Drawing inspiration from Patrick Lencioni's "The Ideal Team Player":
Without our clients we have no business. Therefore it's logical that we have to put them first. This does not mean that we put clients above our family or colleagues. It means that we understand that fostering genuine long-term relationships are key to our success. Our reputation is everything, we put in our best efforts forward to tirelessly assist our clients, every single day.
Our workforce is proud of their career achievements. Pride derives from the ambition to succeed, to be the best. Your reputation is our reputation. Quality is everything. Our jingle is "With ETZ your back-office concerns are put to bed. Let our solution keep you streets ahead".
Respect for all our workforce, wherever you come from in the world. Respect for opinions, for suggestions and for each other.
The world is a better place with it. Having compassion for our colleagues and for our clients and the world around us. Spread the love. Be kind. Keep a smile when things get tough. A sense of humour moves mountains and surpasses obstacles.
Who doesn't need a loyal friend? It works the same within ETZ. We are loyal to our workforce and expect the same in return.
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Topics to Avoid on a First Date
Preparing for a first date is a challenging procedure for both men and women. So many things to decide on: what to wear, how to behave, what to talk about. When you're getting to know someone and making a first impression, there are some topics and personal details that you should leave untouched on a first date. They should be skipped until you decide whether you want to see your date again or not. Never bring up the following subjects:
- What You Found Out When You Googled Them
It's OK to search for some information about your dates before you go out with them. It's obvious because nobody wants to be caught off-guard by a flow of unexpected facts. You want to be aware of some significant moments of their lives and you deserve to. However, it's a bad idea to tell your date you "spy on him or her". No matter what, never react to any of their words about themselves with something like "Oh, yeah, I read about that online", or "I saw it on your page in social networks". 2.Marriage
It's hard to imagine the situation in which talking about marriage on a first date would be to the point. It'll either lead to an awkward silence or just scare your date right away. It may be too soon to discuss such things without knowing each other. What is more, you may come across as frivolous.
Why not? Just believe: it's unacceptable to talk about your previous partners on a first date with a new person. What can be worse than mentioning your ex? Trying to enumerate all of your partners. When you start talking about your ex, your date will immediately think that you haven't moved on and you still have feelings for that person.
It's a natural thing to talk about your origin, education, and family members. But talking about your mommy all the time may alert everybody. Pathological attachment to one of the parents (to the mother, as a rule), should be kept secret at the very beginning of a relationship. Nobody likes mother's darlings.
5.Pets and Hobbies
One photo of your works (paintings, sewing, etc.) and your pet is OK. But talking about it all the time, unless the topic is interesting for both of you, is a selfish and boring thing. Your date may be surprised and excited if your pet is rare or even exotic. But it can't be the only thing you're going to discuss.
6.How Everything Drives You Mad
Do not complain about everything that happens around you. Tea isn't hot enough, beer is too warm, a waiter is too quiet, the music is too loud, the weather is nasty, the day is crazy. You're welcome to share your feelings but at the same time, your whining can make your date bored. However, if your date agrees with you, it may help you form a bond.
Avoid talking about money or putting much emphasis on this matter. "How much do you earn?", "Do you have a car?", "What's the bill?", "How much are we going to spend?". This is such a sticky subject, that it's better to forget about these phrases during a first-date conversation. Moreover, there are a lot of other interesting topics to be touched upon.
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a day and a giveaway: the lower east side
I love hanging out with my sisters, they're two of my most favorite people in the world. We're the sort of sisters that are either singing eighties songs together at the top of our lungs, or plotting each others demise. Anyways, a couple of days ago we decided to put off the demise plotting and … Continue reading
Feature Film Friday: Peggy Sue Got Married (1986)
I first saw Peggy Sue with my mom years ago on TV, and since then I've not only added it to my extensive DVD collection, but I also count it among my fav's. In Peggy Sue Got Married Kathleen Turner stars as Peggy Sue Bodell, a mom who has recently separated with her high school … Continue reading
Mail Time! My Blissmo Box Fitness Box Review
So if you've been following my blog at all then you know that I love sample boxes- which are subscription based programs where you pay a set amount of money to receive a box of samples monthly. The last time I mentioned these boxes was when I posted my review of my Julep Maven box- … Continue reading
Feature Film Friday: Two Weeks With Love (1950)
My sister discovered Jane Powell while perusing the DVD section at our local NY Public Library a few years ago, and since then I've been a HUGE Jane Powell fan. Having seen most of all the movies she's been in I have to say Two Weeks With Love is definitely one of my favorites. Even … Continue reading
Aveeno Clear Complexion Cleanser: Review and Giveaway
Me and my skin have a terrible love/hate relationship. I mean, I know I'm blessed to have reasonably good skin. I don't have terrible cysts or anything that bad. But I do have the worst combination skin, and a bit of rosacea. My forehead and eyelids are constantly doing the tango between oily and dry, … Continue reading
Feature Film Friday: Clue The Movie (1985)
I love films, in fact, my family has got a ridiculously large movie collection that I love to frequent during the weekends. But mostly fridays. Watching a movie on a Friday evening is like brushing your teeth before a dentist appointment. It prepares you, it lets your body know "hey, put down the timecard and … Continue reading
Yay! My Julep Maven Sample Box Review
As I mentioned in my previous post, for those just tuning in, I really love the concept of subscription based sample/product boxes. Especially the part about getting something awesome in the mail regularly. Well today I just received my first box- the Julep Maven box! So this is how the box looked when I opened … Continue reading
Sample Boxes: Why I Can't Wait for the Mail
For as long as I remember "mail-time" has been one of my most favorite time of day. Even when I was too young to actually receive anything I used to get excited.Now that I'm older and I actually receive things in the mail, my most anticipated time of day has gotten even better. However, I … Continue reading


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The Grand Canal is a series of waterways in eastern and northern China starting at Beijing and ending at the city of Hangzhou in Zhejiang province, linking the Yellow River with the Yangtze River. Stretching some 1,800 km, it is the world's longest man-made waterway, and constitutes one of the world's largest and most extensive civil engineering project prior to the Industrial Revolution. At its peak, it consisted of more than 2,000 km of artificial waterways, linking five of China's main river basins. The canal was built to enable the transport of surplus grain from the agriculturally rich Yangtze and Huai river valleys to feed the capital cities and large standing armies in northern China. Since then, it has played an important role in ensuring commerce and cultural exchange between the northern and southern regions of eastern China and is still in use today as a major means of communication.
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Many housewives solely devote their lives to their families. Middle-aged housewives were asked what the last thing they would want to do was if they were only given three months to live. "I want to be madly in love with someone other than my husband," was their reply. Their response certainly is a shock to those who expected them to say things such as, "I would like to go on one last trip with my husband," or "I would like to focus on my husband and tell him how thankful I am." They were asked if they did not love their husbands anymore. However, the women claimed that whether or not they loved them was irrelevant. The female, lead protagonist of this drama is diagnosed with brain tumor and has little time left. She loves her husband and values her daughter more than her own life. She also knows very well how much her husband loves her. However, she uses the last three months of her life to pursue true love. That is when the story unfolds.
- Original title
- 손 꼭 잡고, 지는 석양을 바라보자
- Also known as
- Let's Hold Hands Tightly and Watch the Sunset
- Volunteer Team
- Hold Me Tight Volunteer Team
- Broadcast Network
- Broadcast Period
- 03-21-2018 to 05-10-2018
- Rating
"Come And Hug Me" Premieres To Solid Viewership Ratings
"Switch" Continues To Catch Up In Ratings Against "Suits" As "Hold Me Tight" Ends
"Suits" Holds On To Top Spot In Time Slot Despite Slight Decline In Ratings
"Suits" Maintains Lead In Its Time Slot As "Switch" Sees Increase In Viewership Ratings
"Suits" Widens Gap Between Viewership Ratings For Dramas In Its Time Slot


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Le Trẽport
Sitting on the Normandy border with Picardie this industrious little town has some great points. The harbour still contains a fishing fleet. When we visited all the boats were in and the fishermen were busy repairing their nets. A walk to the lighthouse at the mouth of the harbour offers great views of the white cliffs that are both to the North and South of this town.
There is a funicular railway that ascends up and then through the cliffs that is "free" yes "free" to ride. Once at the top the view are simply spectacular. We opted to walk back down, there are steps that start adjacent to the view point and the panorama map. The church of St James sits high looking down over the port and is steeped in history, In the portico you will find what is claimed to be the oldest font in existence.
You can cross over the harbour locks and have a walk around the town of Mers Les Bains which must have been at one time a thriving holiday town. The building along the seafront are stunning and well worth the walk.
We stayed on the Aire at Trẽport. This is a well organised space with a tarmac surface and marked bays. For €9.70 (payable by card) we even got an electric hook up. The walk into town from her follows the river and backwaters of the old docks and takes approx. fifteen minutes. There is a service point by the entrance with a drive over drain and the normal sewage and fresh water, this is free to use for those staying here.
This Aire is shown in the "All The Aires France book from Vicarious Books. www.vicarious-books.com


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Erato is our honeymoon suite.
The room has an en-suite bathroom with a tub, shower and toilet, and a window looking south.
The room also has two tall French windows facing west over the valley and a decorative marble fireplace.
The walls are decorated with paintings by some of the artists and writers who've been to La Muse.
As with all the rooms Erato has a writing desk.
Retreat Room Rates
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* There are no three-week retreats scheduled for September or June, but as with July and August you can book for as many weeks as you like, at the weekly rate.
** You can book for as many weeks as you like in July and August, at the weekly rate.
There is an additional 25% charge for couples.
For those who prefer private work spaces: the bedrooms have desks, and two rooms have a private work space (see Calliope and Thalia/Melpomene).
We keep our rates as accessible as possible to be able to accept artists and writers at all stages in their careers.
We accept residents on a variety of "formulas."
It's possible to stay for several months, either on
- a paid retreat basis (click on the rooms above for rates).
- a partial barter (minimum four-week stay, 500 Euros per month).
- residencies and fellowships.
In regards to paid retreats we also offer reductions in the off-season and for extended stays. Extended-stay discounts even apply to July and August when booked 6 months in advance. These are amazing rates for summer accommodations in the south of France.
Please check individual rooms for specifics.
Our three-week retreats from September through June represent a roughly 30% reduction on what 3 weeks cost at the weekly rate.
That's 3 weeks for the price of 2.
Start dates are specified on our calendar.
Sign up here for news for other retreat deals.
One-week stays are also possible in the shoulder and low seasons. We do not prorate for shorter stays.
In 2018, retreats begin and end on Tuesday.
In 2019, retreats begin and end on Wednesday, from January 9 – May 29th. From June 4 – November 5th retreats begin and end on Tuesday.
Check-in: 6:00 PM.
Check out: 10:00 AM
Transportation can be arranged to and from the retreat, with weekly trips to town for sightseeing and shopping.
Contact us with any questions.
The Muse
Erato is the Muse of lyric poetry. In the Orphic hymn to the Muses, it is Erato who charms the sight.
Seemingly, anyone named after the muse can often be mistaken for an angel because of their beautiful appearance and loving personality.


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Tourism officials seeking extra funds for marketing
The Alaska Travel Industry Association plans to ask the Legislature for $12 million in emergency funds to market the state to vacationers, said Tina Lindgren, president and chief operating officer of the association.
"If we're to compete, we are going to have to get out there and make some kind of dent," Lindgren said.
While it's hard to tell how much visitor traffic will drop next summer, a quick travel association survey conducted after Sept. 11 shows there will be losses, Lindgren said.
Other popular vacation spots such as Florida, Oregon, Hawaii and Las Vegas have undertaken aggressive marketing strategies.
Canada, the nearest competitor for vacationers, is also taking steps. The Canadian Tourism Commission has received $35 million in emergency marketing money to aid tourism there, Lindgren said.
Fear of traveling and concerns about the nation's economic future will keep some potential Alaska-bound travelers home, Lindgren told a group at the Fairbanks Convention and Visitor Bureau.
"A lot of it is about consumer confidence," Lindgren said, adding that people are saving money and planning to stay closer to home.
Tourism is the second largest employer in the state and the third largest in terms of economic impact, Lindgren said. She said a 10 percent drop in visitors to Alaska equates to more than $108 million in lost expenditures in the state.
But Lindgren said it's not all bad news for Alaska destination spots. Tourism has always bounced back after major incidents that affect travel such as the Gulf War, she said.
Alaska tends to be an attractive alternative to European vacations when there is a war going on, she said. Families may choose a driving vacation and Alaska could benefit from independent visitors, Lindgren said.
Four major cruise ship tour companies have decided to relocate ships to Alaska from Europe and the Mediterranean and cruise lines are offering discounted fares.


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How does the Auto Shut Off work?
When the kettle reaches boiling temperature a switch closes and shuts your kettle off.
What is the triangular shaped meshed thing for?
The anti-scale mesh filter prevents impurities (ie hard water build up) from pouring out of your kettle with the boiling water.
How do I put the filter in?
Line up posts on the sides of the filter with the grooves at top of kettle spout and aim point of filter for notch at bottom of spout. Push!
How do I clean?
Cleaning & Descaling Your Kettle
1. With kettle unplugged, empty out any remaining water and rinse. If your model has a mesh filter, remove it before cleaning.
2. To remove lime deposits, which build up periodically from all water, use a scale/lime remover following its directions carefully.
3. To avoid scale/lime deposit build up, empty the kettle after each use.
4. Wipe the exterior of the kettle with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive scouring pads or powders as they may scratch the smooth surface of the kettle.
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Any person with an Instagram account will have taken a photo of their dinner at some point. But, nine times out of 10, that photo will be blurry, dark and totally uninspiring.
To help you up your Instagram game, five foodies including chef Gizzi Erskine and prolific Instagrammer 'Symmetry Breakfast' have shared their top tips for taking the perfect food snap.
With these tips, which originally appeared on BBC Good Food, you'll be a pro food photographer in no time.
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1. Chef and food writer Gizzi Erskine
Top tip: Good photography comes down to a good eye.
Many people think they're good at shooting food but few are and I think it's simply in how you see the world. I don't think it's something you can learn per se...
Instagram is a way for people to see the world through your eyes so make the set-ups as honest as they can be. When you watch the 'uber-bloggers' and 'Instagrammers' they shoot in a second as they know what they're after - it's got to come naturally to you.
My tip to make things look great is to always shoot in day light. And choose a filter that makes the food ping and not the plate or background. I like Nashville. I think it's as simple as that.
Follow Gizzi on Instagram at @gizzierskine.
2. Food and travel Instagrammer Clerkenwell Boy
Top tip: Soft, natural light is best.
Ask for a table by the window if possible and always try to shoot your photos during the day time. Decide on the style and composition of your photo: (i) top down, (ii) 45 degree angle or (iii) super close up.
Play around with negative space (the area in between and around objects) and use symmetry or the rule of thirds to structure and balance your images.
When styling your table, add elements that evoke the mood of the cuisine such as flowers, cutlery, herbs, spices or fresh ingredients.
When sharing, geotag the location so that others can find it via Google maps, and tag the restaurant or bar so others can easily connect and follow your recommendations.
Tell a story through your posts by finding your personal niche and style – you could provide a description of your favourite dish on the menu, share a recipe, or describe a personal story or memory.
Follow Clerkenwell Boy on Instagram at @clerkenwellboyec1.
3. Lifestyle vlogger Niomi Smart
Top tip: Shoot from the side.
Overhead shots of food look great, but it's also lovely to get some of the background scenery into the shot to add context, especially when you're out and about or abroad.
If you find yourself somewhere picturesque, take the shot at a slight side angle so that you can appreciate the beautiful surroundings but also have a clear view of the delicious food.
Follow Niomi on Instagram at @niomismart.
4. Baker and food writer Edd Kimber
Top tip: Edit lightly.
Instagram's built-in filters can reduce the quality of the photo rather than enhancing it, so I edit with an app called VSCO which gives you great control.
Always avoid flash - on a phone it always creates an ugly artificial look that makes the food look unappealing.
Overhead shots can be easier to take and look great on Instagram.
Most importantly, don't take it too seriously. I see people taking lighting and all manner of kit into restaurants, which seems silly to me. Instagram is meant to be fun - if you spend too much time thinking about it your feed will end up forced and generic.
Follow Edd on Instagram at @theboywhobakes.
5. Food Instagrammer Symmetry Breakfast
Top tip: Think of yourself before your audience.
Eat and cook what you think is delicious, not what you think will get likes. As long as you aim for substance over style in the content you post, you will develop your unique signature later (I promise)!
Be passionate about researching ingredients, cooking techniques and tools, but don't break the bank. An expensive piece of kit might sound like a good investment, but so is a good knife or pan.
Start small and grow over time - becoming an expert at what you do takes patience but there is always something new to learn. Be inspired but don't copy. There are lots of great accounts for home cooking, restaurants, healthy eating and so on, but establishing a point of difference takes some market research.
Finally, use the Instagram editing tools to correct, not enhance, the photo. A phone camera doesn't 'see' the world like the human eye, but there is no way that avocado was that green!
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Have you ever met a fellow employee that feels they are so vital to the business that without them the whole place would fall apart? Sure you have, it seems that every company has at least one of these gems on staff who thinks the sun rises and sets at their command.
I had the unfortunate privilege to watch one of these people exercise a bit too much energy this past week in order to achieve her will over the manager. The manager held firm, and yet the prima dona felt the need to go clear to the top and over this guy's head in a last-ditch effort to get her way.
In the process of demanding that this policy she was fighting remain as it had been, she found herself losing not only the battles but the war. Her credibility among management has suffered, and the peer group was just plain appalled.
What is interesting to me is what caused this employee to push the limits this time way past the line. It started with management allowing her to be the center of attention in the past way more than was earned. I believe that in this case and often in most prima dona cases that the employee was allowed to behave this way in the past, and her behavior was rewarded. In other words, they got their way.
So should we be surprised that she went over the top this time? Given this is a professional work environment I do expect better, but I can also understand that these behaviors have been rewarded in the past and so this is a result of management creating their own problems.
The learning point is to be fair to everyone, and give everyone their time in the spotlight. Reward and recognize everyone's achievements, and when a prima dona appears, check to see how much of the problem was something you helped to create.


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"I have met with such kindness, sensitivity and friendship since joining you all that it quite overwhelms me at times. It seems that "A Splash of Red" is so much more than a group of women coming together just to sing…" A member, February 2015.
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"A day of song and happiness… energetic, fun loving, enthusiastic Splash of Red" A member, September 2016.
I am very proud of you and thrilled to be part of such a fantastic group of singers who happen to be great gals as well. What could be better than that? A member, October 2017
In "A Splash of Red" we welcome anyone who enjoys singing. Why not come and give us a go? No audition is needed, you don't have to be able to read music (although most of us like to in practices) and you don't have to have any previous choir experience to join us. Our members mostly live within about a 15 mile radius of Fairford.
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For performances we wear plain black with a 'splash of red', such as a flower, scarf or necklace. We enjoy the chance to look a little glamorous! At concerts we always sing from memory. We find that helps us perform more expressively and connect with our audiences.
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We charge subs of £20 a term (or £50 a year in advance). While this is much less expensive than many choirs, we ask members to purchase their own music, if they wish to have copies. In this way they can choose which pieces they want. If people leave, we are happy to arrange to purchase it from them.


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Hi, and welcome back.Please check out the following site: https://ecsoft2.org/firefoxGreetings from Potsdam,Germany
Hi Mauro, welcome back.The latest Firefox is available here, https://github.com/bitwiseworks/mozilla-os2/releases with 45.9 the latest and some considering 38.8 the most stable.
You will have to drag the wpi package to the warpin icon to get it to work, ai know therer is new version you were directed to so I am telling yo just in case yo have this problem with other warpin apps.
a little bit better after a system reboot, even if still not really running a level of same Firefox in other systems.But this is encouraging after all
The CPU architecture shouldn't make that much of a difference. What is your CPU and how much ram do you have installed?
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Steal food from this King of Beasts at your own risk. (RAWR ;3)
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The Roshigumi find a potential sponsor with the Aizu domain, but remain on volunteer basis. They head to the red-light district where Serizawa harasses the geisha, except one of them has the guts to stand up to him. The Roshigumi establish their code of conduct, but Ryunosuke still refuses to join up, despite being fed by them.
I came back from watching Mazinkaiser last week; back to one of my not-so-guilty pleasure shows of the season! This episode was well-paced, with the three key events that happened. Let's go!
Sannan's idea of inviting Ryunosuke turned out to be a bust, since Ryunosuke refuses to take up the sword, and probably going to get killed soon if he doesn't smarten up. Hijikata noted that Sannan would usually only invite those that know how to use the sword into the group, and through that, the writers continue the build the relationships between the different members of the Roshigumi. I know a lot of people will call me out of this…but don't get me wrong, this show is all about the bromance. I'm not a fujoshi by any stretch, but I know full well, because of the sheer imbalance of male-to-female character ratio in this show, people are going to say that this is all about imagining the guys together. This isn't the case at all. If any of you have seen the Uraboku anime ("Betrayal Knows My Name"), that show is all about the implied relationships. This…this Hakuouki: Reimeiroku was written for the viewer to experience the era of the Roshigumi through the eyes of someone who is familiar with the group. I can't imagine the guys in any yaoi relationships; it's just…just…beautiful brotherhood and family. Warm and familiar, like, if you had a band of hot brothers.
No Oriemo or little sister jokes, please. -_-
The point is, the Roshigumi are short-handed, and is currently mired by infighting. Hijikata is all for putting Kondou in charge, and he doesn't particularly care for the collateral, which in this case, is Ryunosuke. Anyways, even if they did recruit Ryunosuke, he'd be damn useless as a spy because of his loud personality. He also has the inability to think things through before jumping in.
We're introduced to the red light-district (all together now! WOOOOOOO!) where Serizawa inflicts his asshole behaviour on other people, including the newly introduced geisha (?) Kosuzu. FYI geisha does NOT equal prostitute, they're more like entertainers. Er, I tried to determine on my own through research if Kosuzu is a geisha/geiko/maiko, and the results are inconclusive since I know nothing on this topic.
I can't blame her for being snarky towards he, really is an arrogant prick. But the thing is, in this time, women have almost no power, and server < samurai, so I was surprised for her spunk. She did need to be protected by Ryunosuke in the end, but she had her moment to shine. I'm looking forward to seeing more of her,. Her design is very similar to that of Chiizuru, but she seems to have a real personality.
The gang head back to the temple for food, and Heisuke ends up being goaded into a fight with Shinpachi over food. I just love the relationships that develop around Shinpachi, despite not having his own route in the Hakuouki games. Ryunosuke somehow thinks that he can join in on the fun by stealing other people's food…and makes the mistake of reaching for Saitou-kun's food. ZOMG LOLOLLLOLOLOLOL IDIOT AHAHAHAHAHA. Don't. Mess. With. The. King. Of. Beasts. OMG BREATHE. Saitou-kun is probably the most deadly- so sexy when he's threatening you with death-by-chopsticks. <3
Hijikata, in his uptight manner, introduces a code of conduct to the Roshigumi. Everyone doesn't seem to take it well, but they know it's for the best. I'll spare you the details. The most significant rule is the last one on the list (HISTORICAL SPOILER), which is the right to commit honorable suicide. This comes into play later in the story, but this symbolism upholds what I believe they were trying to uphold. Honour above all else, which is a pretty good code, if you had to use the other extreme of Serizawa as contrast. Not that I'm for samurai gutting themselves, but yeah. Honour keeps you from being sword-wielding jerkwads.
I am well aware they're cleaning up the history of the Roshigumi a lot, as when short-handed, you might take on a few bad apples for more manpower, but it's OK to enjoy this show for what it represents. Like not thinking about the 2000+ people that died on the historical Yamato's final journey when watching Space Battleship Yamato blasting off into space to save humankind. Yarr.
Okita' anger shows through a lot in this episode. He even goes as far as going all yandere on Serizawa during a drunken toast, which is really weird for someone that is usually careful in his threats. Considering that Serizawa is indirectly his leader, this feels like a yell for help? I think, at point in the story, Okita might have an inkling of what is soon to cripple him as a samurai. ><"
Their quest for sponsorship continues…but slowly. They're pretty much volunteering for now, since no one is sure what to make of the Roshigumi.
SUMMARY OF EPISODE IN ONE SENTENCE: Beastly hot killer Saitou-kun and shirtless Shinpachi.
Note: animation is nice overall, but damn, those faces are derpy sometimes.
Note: I might need help coming up with new insulting ways to describe Serizawa, if this show keeps going like this. I'M RUNNING OUT OF TAME-ISH BAD WORDS, MAN.
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Ashley Graham Lands First Cover Of 'Vogue' — Stuns With Minimal Makeup
Ashley Graham is stunning on her first 'Vogue' magazine cover — the model graces the January 2017 issue of 'British Vogue.' Get the details on her look below!
Vogue revealed the cover on November 30 and Ashley Graham is really gorgeous. She's rocking a "no makeup makeup" look — very cool next door. If your next door neighbor has perfectly flushed skin, pouty lips, sultry eyes and perfect, wavy hair!
Ashley is wearing an embellished leather jacket — it's accented with lace, chains and patches, including a heart that says "Elvis."
Ashley is a body activist and shies away from being called a "plus-sized" model. Instead, she prefers simply model, and says the industry is moving in the right direction. She told Racked in October:
"Slowly but surely there are really big designers that are coming out of the woodwork and making clothes for curvy girls, Christian Siriano, Prabal Gurung. There are a few that are finally pairing up with the right people, but there are so many more that need to do what Michael Kors has done, Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, and make those extended sizes. But what I really want to see — and those designers included — is for designers to make their high-end lines go up in extended sizes, because I wanna buy it!"
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She continued to Racked: "When I came into the industry at 12 years old I didn't understand what perfection was, I didn't understand what plus size was, or what the modelling industry was about. I never really got criticism until I moved to New York. And it wasn't really the fashion industry that gave me flack, it was more society. It was people looking at me and saying, 'You're a model?' In reality, what we need to be doing is not just changing the fashion industry but challenging the perception at home of what beauty really is."
Shot by famed photographer Patrick Demarchelier in New York City, the British Vogue cover is stunning, casual and cool. The mag hits stands on December 5.
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I've been learning to use hand tools and I've quickly realized that a good workbench is essential. With power tools, like a table saw or drill press, the tool itself often supports the wood. But with hand tools you must have something to support the wood while you bring the tool to the wood.
So I've started to build a workbench (more on that later). The first problem I've run into is that I'm using hand tools to build a workbench, so... Chicken or the egg...
Here's some tricks that I've come up with to hold boards while I work on them.
These tricks work, but they're not ideal, and it's really making me look forward to when the bench will be done and ready to use.