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With the piquant tastes of India, Tandoor Chef has quickly become one of my favorite fast meal options. Healthier than normal Indian-American restaurant fare (no cream, less oil), yet with the same flavors and textures, Tandoor Chef has done a great job with their frozen meal lines. Even the rice tastes fresh, which is hard to find in a frozen meal. The portion sizes are great, and while the calories are a little higher than your normal frozen diet meal, they are also a lot more nutritious. I also love that the company is based here in the United States.
A fair warning for anyone not used to curry or Indian cuisine – the food has quite a spicy edge to it. I think it's great, and I usually am sensitive to spice, however it can make my eyes water just a bit when biting into the Kofta. Great for awakening the senses, which can help beat my after lunch lull at work.
This particular meal, the Kofta (Vegetable Dumpling) Curry comes with channa masala (which is chickpeas in a tomato sauce) and spinach basmati pilaf. The pilaf is the savior to your taste buds after biting into the deliciously spicy Kofta. The ingredients are simple, with extremely few preservatives.
INGREDIENTS: KOFTA CURRY – water, tomatoes (tomatoes, tomato juice, sale, calcium chloride, citric acid), onions, squash, spices, olive oil, chickpea flour, canola oil, wheat flour, carrot, soy protein isolate, wheat farina, salt, garlic, turmeric, sugar, cabbage, green peppers, baking soda, paprika oleoresin. CHANNA MASALA – onions, water, tomatoes (tomatoes, tomato juice, salt, calcium chloride, citric acid), chickpeas, olive oil, spices, garlic, salt canola oil, mango powder, turmeric. SPINACH BASMATI PILAF – water, basmati rice, onions, spinach, carrots, olive oil, spices, garlic, sugar, turmeric.
There are 400 calories in the 283g meal, with 19g of fat and 10g of protein.
*I purchased this product directly from Publix and have not been asked nor paid to write a review for this company.


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Meghan Markle 'CUTS friends out of life' over fears of press leaks after Royal Wedding
MEGHAN Markle is finding it hard to rely on her friends and is now cutting people out of her life, a royal source has claimed.
The Duchess of Sussex is struggling to know who to trust following her marriage to Prince Harry and is quickly losing touch with friends she had before becoming a royal.
A source told People Magazine Meghan has "lost touch" with friends who she previously shared a close relationship with.
The source said Meghan was finding it "tough" to trust anyone outside her new royal circle.
The source said: "Meghan has lost touch with some of her close friends from before the wedding, which has been tough. She's finding it hard to know who to trust."
Meghan's blunt move is down to the fact she does not want people talking about her to the press.
The former Suits actress does not take gossiping lightly, and even cut contact with her own father, Thomas Markle Snr, after he revealed details about Meghan to the media.
Thomas broke Meghan's strict code of silence after he staged a series of paparazzi photos with the media days before the Royal Wedding.
However, Meghan has not cut ties with all of her close friends.
Meghan Markle has cut certain friends out of her life, a royal source revealed
The Duchess is still good friends with Canadian fashion stylist Jessica Mulroney who she recently visited last month during a trip back to her hometown in Toronto.
Meghan also keeps in touch with her pal Priyanka Chopra and her fiance, Nick Jonas, who reportedly spent time with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in their Oxfordshire home in July.
The Duchess also showed her support for her friend Serena Williams at Wimbledon final this year, which she attended with Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge.
However, Meghan has distanced herself with some friends of the past.
She no longer speaks to close childhood friend, Ninaki Priddy, who was the maid of honour at her first wedding to Trevor Engelson.
The pair lost contact when the Duchess moved to Toronto after she divorced Mr Engelson.
Following their split, Ms Priddy criticised Meghan's attitude to people, calling her "cold" and "calculated".
She previously said: "All I can say now is that I think Meghan was calculated, very calculated, in the way she handled people and relationships.
"Once she decides you're not part of her life, she can be very cold. It's this shutdown mechanism she has."
Speaking about Meghan's reaction to the media frenzy, a source told People: "It was very wearing on her. It's her private life. The beginning of marriages are not that easy, but to have that impetus of your own family being disloyal is horrible and embarrassing."
In their most recent family feud, the Duchess' estranged half-sister Samantha launched a series of vicious tweets against Meghan, calling her a "DuchASS".
Speaking to the Sun, Samantha said: "Hollywood has changed her. I think her ambition is to become a princess. It was something she dreamed of as a girl when we watched the royals on TV."

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» DEXEU Minister addresses UKAS Annual lunch
11 October, 2017
The Rt Hon Baroness Anelay of St Johns DBE, Minister of State at the Department for Exiting the European Union, addressed the UKAS Annual Lunch on October 10th to provide an update in the Brexit negotiations, and to confirm the Government position on UKAS' role in supporting the UK economy.
Baroness Anelay stated that UKAS accreditation is vital for facilitating the trade in goods, and giving consumers confidence in the quality and safety of products. She also confirmed that the role of accreditation will be crucial to the future success of the UK, just as it is to supporting the economy now.
She acknowledged that officials in the department have been working closely with UKAS and others in the conformity assessment sector, and that they value access to the expertise and feedback on priorities as the UK leaves the EU, including access to EU markets, future domestic regulation and continued participation in international standards and accreditation bodies.
In introducing Baroness Anelay, Lord Lindsay, UKAS Chairman welcomed the close co-operation established with the Department for Exiting the EU. He assured those present that UKAS is committed to retaining its influence worldwide to ensure the continued international recognition of certificates issued by UKAS and UKAS accredited organisations.
A full copy of the speech is available on the DEXEU website.


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The New Orleans Saints open training camp Wednesday and everyone is pondering what will happen in the most anticipated camp since the franchise started in 1967.
While the off-season training practices are important to every team, the majority, if not all, of the important personnel decisions are made over the course of the pre-season games.
While there are always training camp surprises and disappointments, here is my take on where the biggest battles for starting time and roster spots will be on offense.
Last season, no player surprised NFL observers more than Saints wide receiver Marques Colston. Colston, a seventh round pick in the 2006 draft. Colston developed into one of the NFC�s top targets after quickly gaining great rapport with quarterback Drew Brees.
Colston caught 70 passes for 1,038 yards and eight touchdowns last season, and he can expect opposing defenses to rotate their coverage schemes toward his side of the field in 2007. With that in mind, the receiver opposite Colston should see a lot of one-on-one coverage situations and the opportunity to make a big-plays.
With the release of veteran Joe Horn, the battle for his starting spot should be hotly contested.
The two most likely candidates are veteran Terrance Copper and former LSU speedster Devery Henderson.
Copper, who New Orleans picked off the waivers before the start of the 2006 season, had a solid first season with the Saints. The former Dallas Cowboy gained a reputation as a strong inside route runner and someone who is not afraid to go over the middle to make the tough catch. What was even more impressive was that Copper averaged 16.7 yards per reception.
While coach Sean Payton likes Copper�s strong build and toughness as an inside route runner, he also showed a tendency to be a bit careless with the football in traffic and he must develop better ball security to gain the full confidence of the coach.
Henderson, the Saints� second-round pick of the 2004 draft, saw little playing time in his two-year stint with former coach Jim Haslett. But his tremendous speed and big-play ability made him a favorite target for Brees. Henderson became a more consistent route runner in 2006 and his run-after-catch skills were impressive, but his tendency to make one great catch then drop an easy pass or two drove the coaches up the wall.
During the off-season training sessions, Henderson showed much more confidence in his route-running skills and the ability to secure an easy throw than in the past. Last season, Henderson posted a 23.3 yards per catch average, but that number could have been increased had he not dropped as many throws.
The "X" factor at wide receiver for the Saints is 2007 first-round choice Robert Meachem. He looks the perfect fit for the Saints� offense due to his physical nature, big-play skills and run after catch ability, but he has been hampered by a knee problem, which had to be surgically repaired.
How quickly Meachem can regain his good health and cut the NFL learning curve will be the key to his success.
Payton has shown he is not afraid to play rookies, if they are the best players at their respective spot. Meachem can still be in the running for the starting spot opposite Colston, but right now he has fallen behind Copper and Henderson. He must fully gain the confidence of the coaching staff and Brees during training camp and preseason games.
One thing Meachem has going for him is his reputation for being a hard worker and a player that can pick up new assignments quickly.
Second-year receiver Lance Moore had an impressive off-season and looks as though he was won over the trust of his coaches and quarterbacks with his sure hands, quick feet, excellent route-running skills and ability to shift into high gear while out in the open. Only 5-foot-9, 180 pounds, Moore is also a real tough kid, who is not shy about going over the middle, and if he catches a pass out in the open, he has a chance to break it into a long gainer.
The former Toledo standout is going to get a long look as the kickoff return man to replace Michael Lewis and as a backup to Reggie Bush at returning punts.
Another off-season standout has been veteran wide receiver David Patten. After two injury-plagued seasons in Washington, Patten looked as though he had regained the spring in his speedy legs and he caught virtually everything thrown his way during the off-season camp sessions.
If healthy, there is no doubt that Patten can still play in this league due to his excellent route-running skills, his ability to get to the outside edge on cornerbacks and his shiftiness after the catch. But Patten turns 33 in August and he must fight Father Time to secure a roster spot on this team.
Patten looks to be an ideal slot end or No. 3 receiver, and the Saints will pattern his play after what the Indianapolis Colts offense did with former Louisiana-Lafayette wide receiver Brandon Stokley, now with the Denver Broncos.
Two other receivers look to be in the mix for a possible spot on the Saints roster.
Second-year end Jamal Jones, who maybe the most sure-handed receiver in the lot, has done everything in his power to make the roster, but the former North Carolina A&T standout may be on the outside looking in if Patten can stay healthy.
The other receiver to closely monitor is Rhema McKnight of Notre Dame. At first, McKnight reacted to the tough coaching methods of Saints wide receiver coach Curtis Johnson like a wild colt in the field having a saddle thrown over him for the first time, but he settled down as the off-season sessions continued. While McKnight is no speedster, he showed a marked improvement with his route-running skills, his ability to set up defenders and securely catch the football in traffic.
There is no doubt that the wide receiver position is the deepest and the most highly contested spots to be had on the squad during the training camp sessions.
The one-two punch of Deuce McAllister and Reggie Bush is the best halfback duo in the NFL, and fullback Mike Karney deserved a Pro-Bowl berth last season. But it will be interesting to see who secures the backup spots at running back.
Antonio Pittman, who the Saints moved up in the fourth round in 2007 to select, looks as though he is the insurance policy just in case something physically happens to McAllister or Bush.
The instinctive inside runner from Ohio State is also a good receiver coming out of the backfield, and he will get a long look as a kickoff return man, even though he did not return kicks in college.
While Pittman looks like a lock to make the club, the remaining spot looks to be a battle between Aaron Stecker and Jamaal Branch.
Stecker is a tough runner inside the tackles, who excels as a receiver and on special teams. While Stecker is not great in one area, he is versatile and the coaching staff really likes his special teams skills.
Branch, a second-year back from Colgate, excited the Saints coaches last season with his strong running skills and excellent field vision. The 6-foot-0 1/2, 228-pound halfback had a good off-season and the coaches really like his work ethic, his toughness as a runner and his ability to break off big plays when given the opportunity.
Look for Stecker and Branch to see plenty of early preseason playing time, and barring an injury, this should be quite a battle between the two for the final roster spot.
In the 2007 off-season, Payton said numerous times that he had a strong interest in securing a young quarterback to groom behind Brees. While Payton realizes that Brees is the straw that turns the drink for the Saints� offense, he also knows he has a 37-year old backup in Jamie Martin and a top young signal-caller was on the Saints� offseason radar.
But on draft weekend, things didn�t turn out as planned. On two occasions, the Saints tried to trade up to secure a young quarterback -- Stanford�s Trent Edwards (selected by the Buffalo Bills in the third round) and Ohio State�s Troy Smith (selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth time). Each time, the Saints� offer came up short.
When attempts to trade up to draft both Edwards and Smith failed, the Saints went out and signed Pittsburgh free agent-quarterback Tyler Palko.
Palko, a southpaw who has had some inconsistent moments during his college career, showed the work ethic, football intelligence and arm strength to play in the league. But in the Saints� high percentage offense, they want a quarterback who is accurate, smart with ball and not prone to throw into multiple tight coverage schemes.
While Palko has flashed good timing skills and anticipation ability, he also has been a streaky college quarterback and that normally carries over into the NFL ranks.
While former Oregon quarterback Jason Fife is not the second-coming of Carson Palmer, he does have an above average arm, won�t take a lot of chances downfield and does a good job reading coverages.
You just have a hunch that Payton would like to add another signal-caller to the mix, if the right one becomes available.
Many fans and football analysts feel as though that Saints left offensive guard Jamar Nesbit is in trouble of losing his starting spot, but I personally feel as though he will be very hard� to dislodge out of a starting berth.
Despite having a bit of a journeyman�s career before last season, Nesbit became a strong component of the offensive line and he did a solid job securing the blindside of Brees at guard.
Nesbit, who is entering the final year of his Saints contract, displays good athletic ability, quick feet and good run-blocking skills. Despite not being an elite pass blocker in the past, Nesbit did a solid job on the left side last season. It will take quite an effort of the part of rookie Andy Alleman, who the Saints selected, in the third round of the 2007 draft, to unseat him out of a starting spot this season.
NFL analyst Mike Detillier is based in Raceland.
Key battles at training camp
The New Orleans Saints open training camp Wednesday and everyone is pondering what will happen in the most anticipated camp since the franchise started in 1967.


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Deceptions Debunked
Now, think about this: Based on estimates from survey numbers rather than raw data from legitimate sources, the American news media is trying to convince us that native and naturalized citizens are more dangerous than illegals. An analysis by the Heritage Foundation last year debunked Cato's flawed work and suggested that "it has not been proven that illegal aliens commit crimes at a lesser rate than either native-born or naturalized American citizens. In fact, existing data may support the opposite conclusion."
Heritage links to a 2011 GAO report that provides much more specific data about the criminal behavior of illegal immigrants. According to the GAO, criminal aliens (the government's term) represent one-fourth of the total population of inmates incarcerated in federal prison. If estimates that there are about 11 million illegals in this country are correct, that's only three percent of the total U.S. population. Further, about one-third of inmates in state and local jail are here illegally.
Aside from charges for immigration violations, nearly half have been arrested for drugs; 35 percent for assault; 12 percent for sexual violence; and eight percent for murder. (Only about four percent of the prisoners in the federal penitentiary have been convicted of murder.) So how does all this square with the blaring headlines claiming illegals commit fewer crimes than legal residents?
It doesn't. The politicization of Mollie's murder is coming not from Donald Trump or Republicans who have been accused of "seizing" upon this tragedy: It is actively being exploited by open borders advocates who want us to ignore the obvious implications of a young girl's murder, and mislead us with phony statistics, name calling, and baseless tropes. (Nowrasteh astonishingly even makes this assertion: "Increased enforcement of our immigration laws is not a good way to prevent murders.")
Right now, I assume none of this matters much to Mollie's family and friends; she is gone forever and they must live with the knowledge of the senseless, vile way she died. But the rest of us have a duty to make sure our daughters are safe from criminals. It is enough for us to worry about the ones who are home grown: We ought not have to worry about the ones who don't belong here. That means calling out bogus "studies" peddled by partisans who care not one whit about the dead children unintentionally standing in the way of their ideological open borders agenda.
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Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann's twins, Kaia and Kane, celebrated their first birthday yesterday! Can you believe it?!?
Kim shared, "Wow! My twins are 1 yrs old today! I can't believe it!! It seems like just yesterday I told Dr. Hood I feel different this pregnancy. I couldn't stay awake seriously though and he did an ultrasound and BAAM 2 sacs!!! I couldn't believe it!!! Although twins run high on my moms side I still was in shock! What a blessing!! Kaia and Kane you have brought us so much joy!! Your brothers and sisters simply adore you and I never imagined I could love 6 kids like I do! My heart is full, my family is complete, and I want to shout from the sky THANK YOU JESUS!!!!!! #imsoblesssd #imsograteful #6kids #3and3″
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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 3 - Advanced)
Topic: Bitter and Sweet (05/28/09)
TITLE: Food Critic's Blog
By Karuna Barla
|About Me
| "Read reviews of foods you eat
Maybe sour or even sweet
Some even for your eyes a treat
Unbiased critique for free"
Traveler am I
Two ways I can see
One slightly broader
One a narrower street
Road tasted them all
IŌĆÖve walked on both
Come read my blog
To find what I liked most
May 25, 2009
By Tainted Taster
RustyŌĆÖs Lusty Restaurant
If youŌĆÖre looking for a quick and easy meal
Great entertainment spot thatŌĆÖs so surreal
All your fantasies get satisfied
No imaginationŌĆÖs ever denied
The tastes maybe brilliant so to speak
Yet in tight grip your conscience, must keep
Stakes are high and prices rigged
Souls get calloused and purity ripped
May 26, 2009
By Vain Worshipper
Ignoble Idol Cafķ
On every corner street youŌĆÖll find
This busy cafķ laden with blinds
Their cakes are spongy, moist and sweet
BlasphemyŌĆÖs, the secret of their recipe
They can direct your insecurities
Towards their suitable deities
Its tough to visually discern their frauds
Till you realize youŌĆÖre serving menial gods
May 27, 2009
By Emotional Enigmatic
Feed Your Feelings
This quaint little joint runs solely on emotions
Your place to dine if you love dissensions
On jealousy, hatred, and rage take a bite
Discord, envy, orgies and the like
The essence of this place is the same as the two
To distort genuine sweetness and dampen the truth
Per our creational build, weŌĆÖre emotional beings
Beware these fakers feed on negative feelings.
May 28, 2009
By Confounded Critic
The weekŌĆÖs food critiquing has left me at a loss
The sweetnessŌĆÖ turned bitter now needing a floss
Strange how the bitterness has tainted my taste
Impairing my judgment from savory to distaste
Alas this restaurateur is strikingly shrewd
Though dķcorŌĆÖs all different he serves the same food
Camouflaging the acrid, in spurious saccharine
Damaging lives through his contorted cuisine
June 2, 2009
By Specially Salvaged
Living Waters Buffet
Beaten wood adorned, quietly perched on a rock
Bread and wine is their best, afresh and in stock
You can eat all you want, drink to your fill
Quenches hunger and thirst, Owner pays the bill
ŌĆśTis amazing how this food adapts to your need
The unpalatable in your system, ŌĆśtis able to weed
Now I visit here a plenty and each time I eat
IŌĆÖve tasted the genuine, thereŌĆÖs nothing as sweet!
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A Closer Look at the iPhone-Controlled Coffee Brewer
During a time when we're all multitasking, it's nice to know that you can brew 4 cups of coffee in one minute out of a stainless steel faucet with just a few taps on your iPhone while you get ready for the day. Yes, as you've probably guessed by now, the TopBrewer isn't your standard coffee maker.
This beautiful coffeemaker — everything but the elegant swan neck tap is hidden under a counter — was developed by a 230-person, family-owned company in Denmark called Scanomat. Mashable spoke with Sebastian Vibe-Petersen, Scanomat's export manager, who says the company invented the first fully automatic cappuccino machine in the early 1980s — and that the TopBrewer is Scanomat's biggest success in its 50 year history.
Why Coffee Was Ready For Innovation
The design was borne out of the mind of CEO Kim Vibe-Petersen (Sebastian's father), with the goal of making the complicated simple — without compromising quality. Sebastian says his father "has always been a driving force in development and has taken many crazy ideas into reality," so creating the world's most high-tech coffee brewer wasn't a farfetched idea.
Vibe-Petersen says the concept's mechanics had been brewing in his head for a while, doing what he calls "3D rendering" — until he woke up one morning with the idea for a the smallest milk foamer yet, which would be a necessary component of the compact TopBrewer. In two days, he says, the basic idea was prototyped and tested in Scanomat's R&D department, where tools for such product development were readily available. It worked, and getting the product into production took two years, much of that consumed by the foamer, which is now patented as the world's smallest milk frother and is placed at the tip of the faucet. The TopBrewer's tap is made of 80% recycled stainless steel and can be built into any tabletop — you just need two small holes for the faucet and the drain. So Scanomat's mastered both the user experience and the user interface. The design's simplicity is uniquely Scandinavian, but it has global appeal — the first hundreds of TopBrewers will roll off the assembly lines in January to meet the demand.
High-Tech Brewing
But as we mention above, this coffee brewer is not only a sexy piece of machinery — it can also be controlled by a few other sexy gadgets, namely the iPhone and iPad. The iOS application keeps the countertop free of clutter — there's just one tap, and the iDevice can be used to control the machines, keep track of the beverages made (perfect for retail customers) and even order more coffee beans.
"We didn't want to be aesthetically limited by a keyboard, so we said to ourselves — how do we solve this? The obvious idea was the full integration of an iDevice that completely replaces the need of a keyboard, while also adding value, convenience and a rich user experience," says Vibe-Petersen. The app development process was an arduous one, making use of iOS 5 and Bluetooth to enable the machine's low energy consumption. The app's not yet available in App Store, but the screenshots look pretty sharp, displaying the menu, the machine's temperature and brewing updates. And if you're anti-Apple, worry not — Scanomat has an LCD touch keyboard that can be installed flush with the counter to maintain the sleek lines.
The TopBrewer machine is primarily for businesses, so you're able to control multiple TopBrewer taps with one device, and the app lets you see what all the machines are brewing and what's on deck. If you have a picky customer who comes in religiously for a grande skim double vanilla latte, you don't have to worry about marking down the shorthand on the cup and making it right — you can save the order it to the favorites page and instead spend time asking the customer how he is instead of what we wants to drink. The machines are currently in testing in restaurants and coffee shops, but Vibe-Petersen can't disclose where or what the feedback has been. For those of you interested in a TopBrewer for the home or office, be patient — the company is working on these versions, which will have a smaller system under the hood, but will use the same swan neck.
More Than Coffee
While an iOS-operated coffee brewer that extracts up to 10% more than other coffeemakers is pretty sweet, the TopBrewer doesn't end with coffee. It can make all the milk-based coffee drinks you'd want — cappuccino, latte, macchiato, espresso — steaming the milk to the perfect texture and reportedly making a killer crema, which coffee aficionados will appreciate. The machine can make more than a liter of hot water each minute to produce steam, and an add-on module enables cold beverages. And if you're in the mood for something sweeter, you can add concentrated juice and hot chocolate to the system, which also can be controlled from the same app. Between beverages, the system self-cleans, dousing all hoses with water after each drink. All of this happens very quickly, too — its super fast grinders and mechanics enable the machine to self-clean and recover before brewing another drink or standing by in a matter of seconds (read: there's no clean up involved). In fact, you can produce up to four cups of filter coffee per minute, and the machine takes only 45 seconds to go from standby to brew-ready, making it energy-efficient. That's one smart coffeemaker.
There's no word yet on what the price will be — what price would you pay? Let us know in the comments below.
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This is the short story of the latest project I've worked on, part of a cool gift ReloadFilm offered to Fibra Jury on their day off.
After flying them around Romania in two helicopters, sightseeing and enjoying some good food, driving in old Volga cars and an old Militia car, I've met them at the Baneasa Airport just right after they got back.
I was so happy to see them really excited about these mini versions of each, some monstrous-cute little creatures that resembled each of them in a certain way.
I started receiving few orders before to work on a certain person and make a monstrous version of them but this time I wanted to try something new.
First I had researched the mighty internet for more pictures of them since on Fibra site they were presented in black and white and some of the pictures were not so descriptive as I needed. Of course, nobody needed to see all hairs on their faces as I did.
I was happy to find out that Wendy had pink hair ( not anymore when she arrived here but she said she will again pretty soon 🙂 ) and that I could use this detail that I usually like a lot.
I'm sorry that Evgeny didn't come up in my research with his blonde beard but still, the Evgeny-toy was one of my favorite, even if it was a beardless version of him that would have been accurate some years ago.
Also the two lovely funny ladies Radenka and Olivia, at first , as you can see in my original sketch, I had not found the right solution for their hair. I've finished them last and now I'm in love with them, as toys :). I also plan to make more toys with that type of hair. I have endless possibilities there, I can create any kind of hairstyle!!
I've chose to use some simpler solutions that worked out perfectly in this case. I've ended up creating a group of 9 characters that had the same shape but different eye size and color, different hair styles and different mouth expressions.
I felt so happy too see each of them recognizing himself into the toy! It was such a monstrous joy!!


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Hotel Introduction
Modern first class hotel with 119 rooms located in the city centre of Moscow near railway. Hotel offers fitness centre-swimming pool-restaurant-conference rooms-parking-concierge and bars.Hotel Katerina-renovated 1998 is a new stylish building with European comfort and Russian hospitality. It has a friendly and informal atmosphere with Swedish style interior and a touch of Russian warmth. Ideal for business and leisure the bedrooms and suites all have private facilities including internet access-air conditioning and modern amenities. The hotel offers a fitness centre with pool-gym-jacuzzi-saunas and solarium-9 conference halls with modern facilities-a restaurant offering Scandinavian-Euopean and Russian cuisine and 2 bars.
Hotel Location
Hotel Katerina is located in the city centre of Moscow, 10 minutes from the railway and metro station. Riverside Towers business centre is situated just across the bridge. Kremlin-Red Square-Bolshoi Theatre-Tretyakov Art Gallery and the Pushkin Fine Arts Museum are all located close to the hotel. SVO airport is 3,2km from the hotel and the hotel offers a shuttle service upon request.
The hotel offers tastefully designed and beautifully furnished 119 rooms which are fiytted with modern amenities like: air-conditioning, minibar, cable/satellite TV, direct dial telephone. 9 suites and 13 non-smoking rooms are available.
Restaurants & Lounges
The hotel has a restaurant offering Scandinavian-Euopean and Russian cuisine and 2 bars.
Leisure & Recreation
The hotel offers a multitude of leisure and recreational facilities like: sauna, solarium, spa facilities, beauty salon, gym and jacuzzi.
The hotel offers its guests a huge business center with conference rooms with the total capacity of 350 persons. They are fully fitted with modern equipment and technology.


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Birdwatching, nature conservation and consultancy in North Cyprus
Birding in North Cyprus
North Cyprus has excellent tourism infrastructure and roads. Food and accommodation are relatively cheap due to the favourable exchange rates on the Pound, Dollar and Euro. Crime is barely existent and Turkish Cypriot people very welcoming.
You can get here directly from UK via Pegasus Airlines or Turkish Airlines where planes touch down at Istanbul before heading on to Nicosia in North Cyprus. Or you can fly to Larnaca or Paphos in South Cyprus and transfer to your hotel in the North. If you specifically want to come on a birding holiday you can book one of our week-long birding breaks through Direct Traveller.
Being less developed than the surrounding Mediterranean and other parts of Cyprus, you will find birding here extremely relaxing. The weather is nearly always sunny and warm with 300 days of sunshine per year. At the South-Eastern most extremity of the Mediterranean, you can experience a taste of birding more typical of the Middle East and Africa, without travelling quite so far.
Throughout the year North Cyprus has plenty to offer to birders and naturalists. In spring the scrublands, forests, plains and wetlands are brimming with life after our wet winters and over 70 bird species are able to raise their young on Cyprus in these diverse habitats. In fact, two of our regular breeders, the Cyprus Warbler and Cyprus Wheatear, are breeding endemics i.e. they are only found breeding on the island. Not only does this make Cyprus instantly important for bird conservation as Europe's only Endemic Bird Area, but it makes the island an important destination to birders worldwide. And whilst birders are here in pursuit of endemics and our other endemic sub-species, opportunities for them to stumble upon other life list birds are plentiful.
For much of the year, Cyprus hosts more than 200 passage migrant species. They use our island as a fuelling station as they travel to and from their breeding grounds stretching from the Turkish coast to the high Arctic and their wintering grounds in the Middle East and throughout Africa. Our temperate winters also attract over 90 winter visitor species which flock to Cyprus to escape the cold. When the size of North Cyprus is considered, its bird diversity is impressive and at the right time of year it is possible to total over one hundred species in a few days. This is because a huge diversity of habitats lay just a stone's throw apart, negating the necessity for lengthy travel between sites, providing more birds per buck than for example a regional mainland site.
In spring, migrants travelling north funnel into the Karpaz Peninsula where they become increasingly concentrated before making their next sea crossing to continental Europe and Russia. At the end of the peninsula migrating raptors such as Red-footed Falcon are seen in flocks and Palid Harrier, Montagu's Harrier and Black Kite are among the daily conveyor belt of raptors heading north through this bottleneck.
Meanwhile temporary shallow wetlands, brimming with invertebrate life and amphibians provide perfect stop-over habitats for migrants like Bittern, Little Bittern, Night Heron, Little, Spotted and Ballion's Crakes, Garganey, Ruddy Shellduck and a diversity of waders including eastern flyway birds such as marsh sandpiper. Swathes of coastal maquis along the North and West Coast and in Karpaz are in pristine condition and in spring these stunning habitats can be extremely rewarding with Red-backed, Masked, Lesser Grey and Woodchat shrikes all common and with Isabelline, Black-eared and occasionally Dessert Wheatear in more open habitats
Little bittern.
Photo: Jay Nicholson
Through the summer the Kanlıdere waterway in Nicosia is used to irrigate crops on the Mesaoria Plain where large areas of flowering fodder vetch draw in pollinators and with them insectivorous birds. Here Bee Eaters and Rollers maintain nests in the mud banks of the waterways and Spur-winged Plover and Black-winged Stilts raise their young on the pools, Stone Curlew, Little, Long-eared and Barn Owl are also common. Meanwhile, Famagusta Freshwater Lake is the only site on Cyprus where you can regularly see Glossy Ibis, Cattle Egret, Squacco and Black-crowned Night Heron nesting.
Kanlıdere River.
Photo: Robin Snape
During the driest months from late July through October, migrants returning south continue to make use of the water offered by the Kanlıdere system, where anything can show up around the pools and irrigated vetch fields which provide a wet and green oasis throughout the year. An autumn morning at the Sadrazamköy lighthouse at the tip of the Koruçam Peninsula may yield sightings of hundreds of herons, waders, terns and raptors, in particular Honey Buzzards as they make landfall in droves on their way south, whilst the surrounding coastal scrubland is packed with warblers, wheatears, shrikes, pipits and flycatchers returning from the North.
Flowering fodder vetch is irrigated all year round on the Mesaoria plain and provides for pollinating insects which in turn provide
food for breeding birds throughout summer and during the autumn migration when the surrounding plains are dry.
Photo: Robin Snape
Another spectrum of species sit-out the European winter here with us. These include the stunning Greater Flamingo which winters at seasonal wetlands around Famagusta as does the Bluethroat, Moustached Warbler, Ferruginous Duck, Grey Plover and Curlew. Regular winter visitors include Pied Kingfisher, Short-eared Owl and Penduline Tit. On the towering walls of the Five-finger Mountains and among the three crusader castles, Wall Creeper and Rock Bunting can be seen.
Bluethroat are common winter visitors to our wetlands and are seen on migration.
Photo: Bariş Saydam
A host of resident birds are here throughout year including the threatened Bonelli's Eagle which builds eyries in precipices of the Kyrenia Mountain range, Black Francolin, whose population in Cyprus is the only population in EU, Blue Rock Thrush and off the Karpaz islets Audouin's Gull.
Bonelli's Eagle.
Photo: Barış Saydam
And the wildlife does not begin or end with birds. Our flora includes a range of reptiles including two species of sea turtle, amphibians, butterflies and many insects and other invertebrates, all of the above with a high degree of endemism. Particularly impressive are our plants, within which the spring orchids and endemic tulips attract the great attention. With the exception of Sea Turtles, we do not claim to be experts in these areas, but during our trips we strive to point out some of the more interesting specimens and can also arrange, for example, a botanist or a herpetologist to accompany us on our tours.
Starred Agama.
Photo: David Sparrow
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|HI EVERYONE and welcome to my Internet web page. In
case we havent met at a show or some other spot, let me introduce myself. My name is
Murphy McDonald (murph for short) and Im a Black Lab. There is a touch of German
Shorthair in my ancestry but I usually dont admit to it until its time to go
Pheasant hunting. Then LOOK OUT! You should see the reaction of Willys hunting
friends when I go on full point. Sometimes I point just to watch them get excited. I love
it when people can only guess what I am thinking.
I have to tell you about my age because everyone thinks Im old due to some gray hair on my chin. I hate when that happens. Im only 6 years old. That hair color comes from my Mom and Im proud of it. Anyway, I was born July 10th, 1993 in Delton, Michigan and my first home was on a hunting preserve. Hows that for surprise?
I was only there a few short weeks when Willy and his son Chris stopped by looking for a new puppy. Just listening to the two of them agonizing over the decision of which one of us to choose was more than I could stand. There were seven of us to choose from and I obviously was the best looking. What was their problem? All they could talk about was which one of us was going to be the best hunter. I solved their dilemma real quick. While my brothers and sisters were running around trying to look cute I ran into the woods and found a bird feather and took it to Chris. Guess what! I was at my new home within an hour.
The rest of my lifes story is pretty easy. Besides playing with Willy and Dis grand kids, I hunt, go to decoy shows, and just hang out at the Duck Blind. I love going to the shows and seeing my old friends, especially the ones that bring me treats. All in all, I guess I love hunting the best. It must be something in my blood. I think this is a good time for a personal request of Laurie Gmyrek. (She's known as the LoonLady and is designing this web site.)
Hey Laurie, how about a Photo Gallery that shows me with my friends and family and the things that make me Happy!
Let me get back to why Im here. It is always nice to give something back and because I really appreciate all those dog biscuits and treats that you folks have brought me over the years, I am taking the liberty to discount some Duck Blind merchandise from time to time. It is important for you to check this site often, as you never know what I may decide to mark down. Im going to call this spot MURPHYS MONTHLY MARKDOWNS. Catchy phrase huh! Occasionally Willy and Di leave me at home from a show and that really upsets me. When that happens I will have MURPHYS MONSTER MARKDOWNS just to get even for having to stay home.
Because I dont want Willy and Di to know about this you must contact me directly to take advantage of the sale prices. You can contact me by email to place your order and I will see that you get the discounts. You can also place your order by telephone at 1-800-852-7352 and mention Murphys Markdowns.
Remember, you must mention my name to get the sale prices.
You can add any of the regular Duck Blind catalog items to your order and I will pass on any special prices available. I hope you enjoy my pages and see you soon at a show.
Click on the envelope below to contact Murphy DIRECTLY......
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It's a simple yet sublime pleasure, and just thinking about it can make you feel a little calmer, a little more content. Imagine: You bring out one of the good rocks glasses (or your favorite mug or a special occasion tea cup) and pour a couple fingers of amber liquid (or something dark and strong or just some whole milk). You drop the needle on the jazz platter (or pull up a blues album on your mp3 player or dig out that mixtape from college). Ensconcing yourself in the coziest seat in the house, you crack the spine on a classic (or find your place in that sci-fi paperback or pull up a biography on your e-book reader). And then, you go away for a while. Ah, bliss.
In this series, some of NTSIB's friends share beloved albums, books and drinks to recommend or inspire.
We hold a special place in our hearts for Blackwater Jukebox around here. Partially because, while my co-blogger Jennifer and I are often at odds in our musical tastes, we are both enthusiastic about the synthesis of old and new, dance and hip hop churned up with folk and blues, produced by Blackwater Jukebox.
Check out an acoustic version of "Eastside Girls" recorded for this year's CXCW:
"Eastside Girls" – Blackwater Jukebox feat. Sadie & the Blue Eyed Devils
Another reason we love Blackwater Jukebox is because mastermind Geordie McElroy is such a nice and interesting fellow. So, we're pleased to have Geordie share a few fantastic recommendations with us.
"Mr. Vain" – Blackwater Jukebox feat. Sadie & the Blue Eyed Devils
Good Read:
A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole
John Kennedy Toole's absurd tragicomedy about Ignatius J. Reilly: an obese, over-educated, and egomaniacal mama's boy, forced to balance minimum wage drudgery with the calorie-intensive labors of penning an indictment of the 20th century. This book is for struggling artists, coffee shop philosophers, and anyone who has lashed out at dregs of pop culture. The "Crusade for Moorish Dignity" and The Sodomite Party political convention are high points among Ignatius' rambling mis-adventures through 1960s New Orleans.
Good Listen:
Zulu Jive: Umbaqanga – various artists
A UK import from the early 80s featuring a handful of tracks from apartheid-era South Africa. This may be the most jubilant and effervescent music – ever. Frankly, it would be shocking if Paul Simon hadn't pumped this prior to making Graceland. If you dig up-tempo, syncopated grooves with shimmering guitar, buoyant bass, and accordion – this album is for you. Good time music.
Good Drink:
Mexican Bloody Mary made with beer, Clamato, and a fistful of flavor. Bursting with b-vitamins (and alcohol), the bright red concoction might be the ultimate hang-over cure, hunger neutralizer, and/or thirst quencher. Extra tasty with a salt and season rim. If you're ever in LA, try Mario's at the Silverlake Lounge. Liquid dynamite.
Blackwater Jukebox are planning a Dia de los Meurtos (November 1) release and west coasters can check out their upcoming gigs.
September 10 – Los Globos – Los Angeles, CA
October 1 – The Redwood Bar & Grill – Los Angeles, CA
November 8 – Sam Bond's Garage – Eugene, OR


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Summer Nail Art Tutorial! Neon Sunburst Water Marble Nail Art Tutorial by URBANOGcom
Want good looking summer nails that aren't that hard to do? In this tutorial, you're taught to make this fairly easy yet complicated looking sunburst water marble nail art design. You don't even have to use any special equipment as you can do the design with simple stuff you can find at home!
Getting ready for summer? Of course it's all about beaches, parties and simply chilling out with your family, friends or loved ones. Summer is the one time where one can truly enjoy the weather. This is also the season for showing off your beach bod or better yet your amazing Summer nails!
In this post are some awesome Summer Nail Video tutorials from Youtube that you might want to check out and try yourself before heading out to meet the wonderful weather that awaits you!
Marble your nails for Summer! (Tie dye inspired tutorial) by Bethany Mota
Ever wondered how those Tie Dye nails were done? If you thought that everyone goes to the nail salon to have their nails done then you're in for a surprise. You can make Tie Dye nails yourself and this tutorial shows you how to do Summer marble nails simply and effectively.
Neon Rainbow Ombre Nails for Summer – Palm Tree Nails – Nail Tutorial by Beautiful Nails
Summer is all about the Palm trees! Make your nails speak their heart with help from this tutorial which teaches you not only how to paint palm trees unto your nails, but also gives you useful tips on how you can create Ombre nails. It's a very eye catching nail art design that you'd love to flaunt around the summer season.
Simple Summer Watermelon Nail Art Tutorial by Julie Ventura
Paint yummy looking watermelons unto your nails with this fun and creative tutorial! Having cute and aye catching nails is literally on the tip of your fingers! This tutorial gives you an idea on how you can make your nails resemble that of a watermelon. The nail design is pretty easy and simple to achieve that you'll be able to do it in no time.
Easy Summer Pineapple Nails by elleandish // Janelle
Another cute fruit nail tutorial that's great for celebrating the summer season. Learn how to create adorable pineapple inspired nails that you'd not only enjoy wearing on your nails, but you'll also enjoy the process of painting them on your nails.
TUTORIAL: Beauty and the Beach Summer Nail Art by Chalkboard Nails
Paint the beach waters at the tips of your fingers with this summer nail art tutorial. You can choose from beaches too water waves and even to a starfish that you could paint on your nails! If you're thinking of what "do" your nails should rock then don't miss out on this great tutorial.
Summer Nail Art!!! Matte Black Floral Design!|MissJENFABULOUS by MissJENFABULOUS
A perfect nail art for spring and summer seasons. It plays a lot with the black nail polish which emphasizes the flowers and leaves that top the nails. It's a fun and very creative way of expressing yourself in the summer season. The tutorial is very easy and simple to follow. After a few tries you'll be able to get it down on your own.
Sunset Ombre Dolphin nail Art by cutepolish
Dolphins are just the cutest things ever! If you want an amazing dolphin design backed with a gorgeous tropical sunset. It may look complicated at first but this design is real easy and can be done under 3 minutes. It's all about the right color combination and a bit of patience and of course tons of creativity. You can play along with the shades and the dolphin design when you simply want to be different.
Fun Cactus Nail Art | Easy Summer Nails
A surely adorable nail art design perfect for that hot summer weather you've always been waiting to have! This is a very quick and easy tutorial that will have you painting all your nails in bright green shades. A few simple strokes here and there and you can already see the cactus designs. You might also want to create your own cactus designs after trying out the tutorial a few times.
Easy edgy cute nail art tutorial by Megami Tsubasa
Want a nail art design which is simple but edgy? This nail art tutorial gives you an idea on how you can create a fine looking nail art design that's very simple an easy to do. You can't only wear this nail art during summer but at most any other season throughout the year. What's great about it is the almost natural yet hip design which you can wear no matter what clothes you are donning on.


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Nowadays Instagram is one of the best social networking apps that are used by kids to adults. Everyone who uses social media, probably know this amazing social networking app, however, it can be run from the website through any browser. But the web version is limited in some features. The way to avail all Instagram features is by using its official app that is freely available to download everywhere.
Due to its such popularity and users, people are exploring this app from scratch. One of Instagrams features allows you to block users. We can bet that you have blocked someone on Instagram and that is the reason you came towards this article to read. But this post is about How to Unblock Someone On Instagram. Unblocking someone on Instagram is not a tough task but if you are a new user then it can be time-consuming and irritating to find the solution for this. But don't worry you can follow below steps to get rid of this situation easily.
Step 1: Open your Instagram account.
Easily Open your Instagram account. You may have more than one Instagram account but open that account in which you want to unblock someone.
Step 2: Go to your Account section
Easily Go to your Account Section by clicking on your profile icon from home page. The Profile icon will take you to the profile page of your account. On your profile page click on three dots located in the upper right corner of your profile page.
Those three dots icon will take you to Options page where you will see Account Section.
Step 3: Click on Blocked Users
Under your Account section on Options page, you will see a Blocked Users as seen in the image above. Click on Blocked Users.
Step 4: Choose From list
Now you are on the Blocked Users page. Here you will see a list of users that you have blocked on that current account. You can choose from listed accounts to unblock any user.
Click any specific user that you want to unblock, it will take you to that user's profile page.
Step 5: Click Unblock and you are done
On the profile page of the blocked user, you will see an Unblock button.
Click that Unblock Button and you see a popup asking your permission. Click on Yes, I'm sure.
Now the user is unblocked.
How to Unblock someone in Instagram Version 10.9
If you are using Instagram's version 10.9 then the above method is probably not working for you at all. If you followed above steps then you will get stuck to Step 4.
The reason is that you will not be able to see an option to unblock user directly. When you click on user profile from Blocked Users list then it says User not found in Instagram profile.
In order to unblock that user all you have to do is follow these three steps and you can unblock them easily.
Step 1: Follow the Above steps till Step 4
Follow all the above steps until you reach to step 4. Because now you will see a list of Blocked Users. Simply select any user you want to unblock and copy his username on anywhere you want or if is it not too long then you can also remember it on your mind.
Step 2: Search the User by his Username
Now you have copied the user's username that you want to unblock and now it's time to search it on the search bar.
Type that username on Instagram search. It will give you search result as users profile. Now click on users profile and it will take you to profile page of that user.
Step 3: Unblock User
On profile page click on the options button and it will give you option to Unblock the user. By clicking on Unblock, now you have successfully unblocked the user.
Now you know how you can unblock someone on Instagram. So if you have unblocked someone then you are maybe looking to follow him again or giving him chance to follow you. Whatever the situation is, the user should have to check your profile in order to follow you again because Instagram does not send any special notification to the next person you are blocking. However, in order to let him know that you have unblocked him/her, you can send a follow request to follow him if his/her account is private and if not then you can directly follow him. In both situation, he/she probably get the notification regarding the Follow request or directly Following.


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Issue 53 (RZA / Jesse Boykins III)
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Like a highly trained Shaolin monk, this issue has many styles. And many of our featured artists are masters and leaders of their respective styles and movements. And most have combined multiple styles to create a new one. RZA put his two loves, hip-hop and kung fu flicks, together and created the Wu-Tang Clan, becoming its self-appointed leader and arguably the master of New York's grittiest period of hip-hop. To sing the hook on Ghost's "After the Smoke Is Clear," RZA recruited William Hart, leader of the Delfonics and master of Philly's sweet-soul period. Nite Jewel looks to the past for inspiration, whether '80s synth pop or the recording techniques of experimental-music pioneer Brian Eno, who quickly rose to fame during his brief stint in Roxy Music, the art-rock band formed by painting student Bryan Ferry. Ferry, who was mentored by England's most famous pop artist and collagist, likened Roxy Music to that of a collage: all of his interests—art, fashion, women, and music—mashed together. With two different phases of music, Bryan Ferry and Roxy Music would influence countless musicians and bands. Another influential figure whose name never fails to show up is the late J Dilla, who is pinpointed as influence number one by Bilal, who noted, "J Dilla pulled from all different genres, and he had a record collection like I've never seen before…rock, jazz, electronic, everything. And he mixed it all into what he did—which was hip-hop." Bilal would absorb this multi-style influence and return the favor to his protégé, Jesse Boykins III, who is sharing his philosophy through his Romantic Movement, recruiting artists like Mara Hruby along the way. J Dilla's music spurred multi-instrumentalist Miguel Atwood-Ferguson to interpret his songs for orchestra, enlisting Dilla cohort Karriem Riggins to add that beat. Ferguson finds himself as Los Angeles' most in-demand arranger and recently collaborated with the Gaslamp Killer, who is leading L.A.'s turntable scene with his Low End Theory night. Leroy Sibbles was not only the lead singer of the Heptones but also the musical director of Studio One, where he brought a new bass style to reggae. Sinkane brings together many styles and genres—polyrhythmic Afrobeat and modern electronic—to create his unique, indefinable music that sets him apart on the dance label DFA. Danny Alias brought together his love of spoken word, parody and humor, promotion, and house music to create the brief but influential dance label Persona Records. Portland's Pleasure was pleased with the label support from Crusader Wayne Henderson but always stuck to their guns and championed their own polished and funky blend of R&B and jazz. Last but not least, influential Bay Area rapper Mac Dre had two creative periods in his short career, including pioneering the long-lasting hyphy movement, a subculture that combined its love of cars, partying, music, and dance.
Warrior Auteur
As a disciple of kung fu flicks and hip-hop, the RZA began his journey as a teenage solo rapper learning the ropes. After stepping away and finding time to reflect, he returned to the game in '92 with his own chamber, becoming a celebrated producer as leader of the Wu-Tang Clan. Over the years, RZA has followed a sacred path of music, spirituality, and philosophy. Now a stint in acting has led him back full circle to his first love, martial arts cinema. The disciple has become the master, the Abbot has become the auteur, and Shaolin's finest has found himself along the way.
Future Soul
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Nite Jewel? Ouch…You guys should stick to covering the older stuff, cuz since you've expanded to try and write about current artists, you keep picking corny industry insiders-people who represent the antithesis of what we all thought WaxPo stood for. Stick to interesting, informative nostalgia or please dig deeper…cuz it's sad to see an old companion wither away in an attempt to keep up with lame trends. Aaron1 December 5th, 2012 at 1:44 am
We're all for readers' comments, but the arrogance, disrespect, and, frankly, ignorance of this comment is shocking. A little respect goes a long way. Wax Poetics December 11th, 2012 at 6:22 pm
I just wanted to say that i don't mind reading about new artist but some of these artist are no good.Alot of people who buy Wax Poetics are into the unsung heroes who really didn't get their dues,dead or alive.
Do you really think in even 5 years anyone will be putting Frank Ocean album up as a classic?
The more you keep putting up issues like this will result in less and less people buying it. Dj Rod January 11th, 2013 at 11:25 pm
As the author of the Nite Jewel piece as well as countless articles about "interesting, informative nostalgia" I don't see any difference between covering Larry Graham or Joao Donato and covering Kings Go Forth or Nite Jewel.This is all music that I like to listen to and it drew me to document their story. Some of us still listen to new music. Try it, you might like it. re: Nite Jewel as an industry-insider, clearly you didn't read the story. The only reason she's making records is because enough individuals liked her self-produced, lo-fi album. Just like our favorite artists, this magazine is growing and maturing and I hope some of it's early dusty-fingered fans can come along for the ride into the future . . . Allen T. January 25th, 2013 at 4:12 pm
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Saturday, December 17, 2011
Love Your Life
How are you, NIP?
Good, I hope. I don't know how I'd describe my current state. I feel such a mix of emotions for many different reasons, and I'm still in the process of sorting all of it out. We all must wade through rough patches in our lives from time to time, but it's how we face those challenges that makes all the difference. The last three months of my life in particular have been some of the most difficult I've faced in the last few years, but the progress I've made in my personal development has helped me mitigate the potential negative effects of these events. We all have this ability to deal with tough times in a positive way, it just takes the proper perspective, persistence and—of course—patience. And if there were a single secret to my success in becoming a more positive person over these past few years, it would be this—love your life.
To say that we must love our lives might border on the banal, but to truly love our lives specifically or to love "life" in general takes courage. Courage to face those trying times, accept our limitations, and still see how we can learn and grow from those events. The quote of the week I had up in class the final five days before winter break is one of my favorites from Epictetus' Encheiridion: Do not seek to have events happen as you want them to, but instead want them to happen as they do happen, and your life will go well. A major part of learning to love life wholeheartedly is accepting both the bad along with the good. We cannot always have "good" things happen to us; it's both impossible and impractical. How would we even know what "good" events are if we never experience the "bad"? We've wrestled with this idea a great deal in philosophy class over this past semester, and even these young adults recognize that some unsavory experiences cannot be avoided—and it is usually these that are the most necessary for our personal growth and development of wisdom. But how can we put these unfortunate events in proper perspective? How can we love life—and our individual life in particular—if these seemingly "bad" moments in our lives try to derail our development as better human beings? It's easier than it seems, NIP, all it takes is embracing the whole rather than latching onto the pieces.
This final week in school before the holiday break, we were wrapping up the semester-length survey course in philosophy by concluding our studies with Nietzsche. I love Nietzsche for so many reasons, but I'm not going to enumerate them all. He often gets a bad rap for some of the more famous aphorisms he uttered, but that negative view of him typically lacks a thorough understanding of his full body of work and the historical context in which it arose. To be honest, while I don't agree with everything he espoused, there is one idea that I cherish above all others when it comes to his genius: amor fati. Amor fati is a Latin phrase that Nietzsche coined for "the love of fate," or more specifically, "the love of one's own fate." At his core, Nietzsche was the ultimate affirmer, encouraging humanity to fully embrace life and all that it entails. He often couched the idea of "amor fati" within the framework of the myth of eternal recurrence, which fundamentally asks of us this question: would you still say "Yes" to life if you had to live it all over again in the exact same manner? Not one single event, choice, or circumstance differs—would you still concur? Granted this is best answered by someone who has lived a full and rich life, but I think the thought experiment can be done at any age. My students had great answers when we discussed it in class, and they range from ages 16-18; some said yes, others said no. Whichever answer the student gave, however, both sides hinged upon the suffering aspect of life, the "bad" that happens to us, specifically the elements over which we have little or no control. When they turned the question on me, I immediately responded with "the sacred Yes" of which Nietzsche spoke. Though I am only 36 and hope to experience all of what life has to offer for many more years, I know in my heart that I could never turn away from the cup. There are many reasons why I feel this way, but the most basic of these is that life is incredible. I mean that in the most literal sense, too. Dictionary.com lists the definition as "so extraordinary as to seem impossible." So when I reflect on the life I've led up to this point, the choices I've made, the circumstances that have forced certain events, the sum total of all "good" and "bad" things in my life, I can't help be astounded by the odds of my personal fate that I've sculpted in that time. Perhaps others might not see my life or life in general as being incredible, but that precisely is the heart of the issue—we must "see" it for ourselves.
In addition to amor fati, Nietzsche was an advocate of perspective in that he tried to prove how everyone has his/her individual perspective on any given matter. This may seem a trite observation at first, but it should not be overlooked due to its impact. As you know by now, NIP, we make choices to sculpt our lives. One of the choices that is always available to us in any situation, though, is one we often neglect to overlook—the choice of our disposition. More often than not, we allow external events to greatly influence our sense of well-being. It's only natural and some events will affect us more than others. It is precisely in these moments that we must recognize that we are the sole arbiters of our perspective and the easiest way to do this is to embrace the totality of life. Events aren't good or bad and shouldn't be seen as such. This isn't to say that we don't experience joy and sadness because we obviously do. But what they both have in common—just like any good or bad moment—is that they are ephemeral. The only way these events have any sway over us is when we make them permanent by labeling them one way or the other and then trying to revisit them in our minds. It's never easy to let go. With patience and practice, though, we can cultivate a positive perspective on any given event, even the ones that bring us heartache…
This is the incomparable Brit. The above picture was taken about 2 months ago, shortly after her biopsy had been done. After some major complications with post-surgery side effects, Erin and I knew that regardless of the biopsy results surgery was never going to be an option again. The results came back positive for bone cancer, with the doctor estimating anywhere from 3-12 months. Brit was nearly 12 at this point (quite old for a Boxer, which typically average 8-10 years) and she had lived a wonderful life. This past weekend, the tumor in her mouth had nearly quadrupled in size and we made the decision to prevent further suffering and spent the entire weekend with her by her side. On Monday we said our goodbyes and finally let her go. To say that it has been emotionally difficult this past week would be the understatement of the year. But even in the midst of this particularly egregious hardship, I can't help thinking about all of the "good" moments of our life with her. Though it may sound crazy to some readers, I've probably learned more from Brit in these last few years than just about any book I read, insight I had, or any yoga teacher I studied under. Why? Because she embodied what it means to be "good," to be happy even in the most challenging of circumstances (see above picture for evidence), and to always greet others—even total strangers—with warmth, generosity, patience, and love. She was a constant reminder for me to come back to the present moment, that life is fleeting and I should enjoy each and every minute that I am surrounded by family, friends, and my students. She also taught me to have fun at any given moment, to look at the world with endless curiosity and amazement, to always be myself and never be ashamed of the love I have to offer others. And it is for her dharma, her teachings, that I will always remember and cherish her. She may have left us physically, but Brit will forever be part of our hearts and, in essence, live on through us.
I love my life, NIP. I love all of life. I think it's amazing to even have been given this opportunity to breathe. But I wasn't always this way. I can easily recall points only about a decade ago when I flat out hated my life in certain moments. It has taken me a long time to get to this point, but I really do believe the secret is opening ourselves up to all possibilities. We cannot only have good experiences, there will be challenging ones as well. In embracing life in its entirety, it's allowed me to grow exponentially as a person. Moreover, the moments in which we must contend with hardship are most often the ones that bear the best fruit in the end. They have the ability to alter our perspective, to expand the growing edge of our understanding in this life. And the more that edge emanates outward, the easier it becomes to embrace life and be grateful for the simplest of things. I have an extremely rewarding marriage with a wonderful woman, a family who supports and encourages me in all that I do, friends who genuinely care about me by sharing in my triumphs and trials, and I am a teacher, which I means I get to be my nerdy self and pass on what knowledge and wisdom I've accrued to gifted young minds who will go on to do something positive in this world…and of course I have you, NIP, always there with a listening ear (or reader's eye?). Like I said earlier, life is incredible.
Love your life, NIP, it's the only one you've got.
- Ryan
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I am so sorry for your loss, H.ReplyDelete
This may sound strange, but sometimes I read your blog and find myself completely envious of your love for life. I feel like there is no reason that I shouldn't be just as happy. As your post shows, we all have trials in life, but it really is the outlook that makes a world of difference! I think it's so easy to focus on the don't haves rather than do haves. I'm so happy for you! I feel like a better person for knowing you.
Someday, whenever that day is, I need to make it back to Florida.
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Research Paper Seminar 16062015
Below is the explanation I provided on the Skype Chat. It's too vague. After some more research this week, I hope to significantly narrow it down to a better and more suitable question / abstract.
My research paper will focus on Nam June Paik's 'TV Buddha' and elements of Damien Hirst's 'A Thousand Years' to investigate whether the longevity of internet / digital technology use is comparable to religious practice, in terms of shaping the personal "quest for identity." This will look at the idea of the gaze, and how social media and constant-flow information impact a person's definition of belief systems.
this is far too broad, and I need to focus in on the main ideas more. Its also mildly obnoxious, for that i apologise but I certainly find the topic interesting and relevant. I'm undecided on Damien Hirst's inclusion, I'm also considering work by Jake and Dinos Chapman. I need to narrow this down quite dramatically.
My research will be based on Virilio's idea of the information bomb and Marshall McLuhan's The Medium is the Message amongst others. I aim to contact CODEC and other organisations looking into the diminishing reliance on religion in the age of techno-science.
– the longevity of social media use. the self gaze and the window into others lives.
– Religion as intrinsic on personal and group identity. Relevance with these windows? Is this identity still based on location / situation?
– TV Buddha as a stand off between the religious and the scientific
– A Thousand Years to demonstrate grasping scientific endeavour in artistic practice. The potential life cycles of both the work and the viewers.
– Religious practice, technology use as addiction.
Too broad, too insensitive, too obnoxious, potentially too problematic…. however I still feel theres a serious relevance in this research, and potentially a good research paper.
I explained my paper right at the end of the session due to time constraints, so unfortunately Gareth had to leave and didn't really manage to make any comments. However, what I did receive from Jonathan and the other students was positive, and very useful.
Below are some of the key notes from their responses:
– Bill Viola,
– I need to focus on one aspect. The explanation above contained about 5 ideas hahaha. ALWAYS too ambitious. Need to rein it in.
– Marshall McLuhan "Quest for Identity"
– Check out Ars Electronica, there COULD be some interesting info worth exploring. All are in CSM library.
– Art & the Spiritual. Edited by Bill Hall and David Jasper. This book is in the Camberwell library
– Jonathan has loads of other Theological Book examples.
– Allegiances with different computer companies – Apple, IBM, Microsoft.
I'm hoping that when I read over this in a week, I'll laugh at the simplicity and stupidity of my question. That's if I achieve the work I hope to in that time. I've chosen this subject, because its something that I know I can delve deep into, as naturally, I'm interested in its relevance today. I think this interest will drive it forward to be a suitable research paper to shed light on my work.
I must admit that I'm still undecided by Damien Hirst's 'A Thousand Years.' Its a great piece, and certainly relevant to the topic, but I think theres something better…..
Research Paper – Online Seminar NOTES 02062015
This is a shortened version of the Skype transcript. The online discussion yesterday was very useful. Main points are in BOLD.
– "The Research paper can give focus and clarity to your practice." Jonathan
– Narrowing down the argument / context to specific, defined points.
– 3000 – 4000 words.
– "Do not write about your own art, instead write about the context for your art." Jonathan
– You can refer to some work, if it supports your arguement.
– "Research Paper' – Objective, Not an essay – Subjective
– "You can never be truly objective but you are trying to write from that position rather than a subjective personal opinion." Jonathan
– "Research Paper as: Making an observation about an aspect of art that seems relevant and then finding the research (art, references, secondary sources, etc.) that define and support it. Yvonne
– Relate to your work, but don't write about your work.
– "Critically contextualise the issues you re addressing; and arrive at a justified and independent conclusion." Yvonne.
– "Look into wider contextual issue that will help shed light on your practice, but not directly related to it." Jonathan
– "Don't try and complicate this paper to make it sound more academic. You should aim for clarity and simplicity." Jonathan
– "Clarity and Simplicity, Clarity and Simplicity, Clarity and Simplicity, Clarity and Simplicity, Clarity and Simplicity… I hope you get that point" Jonathan.
– "Choose something you really WANT to research – something you don;t know now but want to know more about – this will keep up the motivation." Jonathan
– Q: "Why do you think writing this paper is worth doing? what is the rationale? If you were in my position what would you be telling everyone is the reason for doing this? and "because we have to to do the MA, is not a good answer – I only give you things to do that are actually useful and valuable," Jonathan
– "To dig deeper in to the context and interests that drive our practice" Me
– "It helps articulate our work" Jason
– "A Variety of reasons: 10 We might find new work/areas that takes us in new directions 20 It will bring together our research into one concise place." Pete
– "This is reflection with a capital "R". It will help us perhaps resolve some questions regarding our work, clarify its direction." Yvonne
– "Its important that the topic is more widely known." Rhiannon
– "Open our horizon in terms of studying the subject matter we are interested in – and from there, to move ourselves towards new understandings/learnings and to reflect deeper." Cecilie
– "All very good answers" Jonathan
– "Daniel Chandler – who is a literary researcher said a challenging thing – 'in the act of writing you are written' – it is worth thinking about that for a while later." Jonathan
– Daniel Chandler – Semiotician.
– "I would argue that this sort of exercise is important because its developing a critical dialogue within your practice: its contemporary and historical context. Art is not created in a vacuum or by instinct alone." Jonathan
– "Also contexts are, arguably, generated rather than found" Jonathan
– "Also, please don't stop making work while doing this research paper… It is vital that you continue both elements… theory can be a stimulus (or trigger) to the production of work and not simply its post-production explanation." Jonathan
– "We seem stunned" Yvonne.
– "Research Question: "This should be a question or identify a specific research issue in the context of visual/material culture. (It doesn't literally have to be in the form of a question though)." Jonathan
– Simple steps to define the Research Question: Formulating a Question
1. Find a broad subject area.
2. Narrow this interest to a specific topic.
3. Question that topic from several viewpoints.
4. Choose the question whose answer is the most significant to you.
(Do not attempt an all-encompassing narrative spanning centuries of art production and interpretation).
– "If you are having trouble narrowing your subject area ask yourself why YOU consider this topic to be an important and significant cultural issue and derive your research question from this." Jonathan.
– BAD example: "This paper addresses the issue of appropriation." Q: "Why do you think this is not good?"
– "Too Broad" Rhiannon.
– "Appropriation of what?" Pascale
– "Hasn't been narrowed down" Me
– "Don't need to state "this paper" get into the question as a statement." Yvonne.
– "Very vague" Jason.
– "Appropriation when, what of, where, who by?" Rhiannon.
– "I didn't know appropriation was an issue…" Sarah LOL
– "Yes so the title needs to explain that a bit, the title suggests there is an issue but it doesn't say what it is." Jonathan
– "'This paper addresses the issue of appropriation.'
1) what issue?
2) in which context? (music, literature, photography)?
3) which artists are relevant?
4) how will it be answered?
5) what is this paper about?
Better example:
"Through the art of Dubuffet and Tapies this paper examines the epistemic and ethical implications of appropriating visual languages from other cultures."
– "The research question is better if it gives a glimpse of the approach by using certain words e.g. if one explores the topic founded within social constructivism it would be good to include "… the social construction of…." in the research question." – Cecilie
– "Don't worry about the specific artists names or the issue – just look at the preciseness of the question.
"Through the art of Dubuffet and Tapies this paper examines the epistemic and ethical implications of appropriating visual languages from other cultures."
1) with this title the subject is clearer – appropriating visual languages from other cultures
2) the writer will use just 2 artists to explore this.
3) She will also use another angle to look at it – i.e. the epistemological and ethical implication
Right now, don't worry about the meanings, just look at the structure." Jonathan
– "The title may well change during the writing of the paper." Jonathan
Another example:
"By contrasting the work of Rineke Dijkstra and Philip Lorca di Corcia this paper will argue that the consent of the photographed subject is central to an ethics of photographing others."
subject – consent in photography – is it important.
look at it through the work of 2 artists (Dijkstra always asked the permssion of those she photographs – di Corcia famously won a court case where someone sued him for using his image captured secretly in the street – the artist won the case.) Jonathan
– "In the work for the research paper, this writer discovered another idea that was useful to her argument…
so the title actually ended up being….
"By contrasting the work of Rineke Dijkstra and Philip Lorca di Corcia this paper will argue that the consent of the photographed subject is central to an ethics of photographing others. This analysis will take place within Emmanual Levinas' philosophy of 'care' for the other.'" Jonathan
– "Another example, this time with not just only 2 artists as the focus, this time only 2 individual works of art as a focus…
"People in a crowd: the cityscape and its meanings, a comparison between L.S. Lowry's An Accident 1926 and Edward Waden's Liverpool Street Station 1960"
Although it comes across broad, the focus could be specific to "people in a crowd".
– "The title will also be clarified by the abstract." Jonathan
– "The abstract is NOT the introduction it is a summary of the whole paper. Writing a title and an abstract will be finalised at the end after doing the work but setting it early in the process can really help give a framework and direction – even if it changes a bit as you go along.
here is an example where the title is probably too broad, or not specific enough but the abstract works very well to bring clarity:
"Dwelling poetically in modern technology: Exploring Heidegger's theory of dwelling."
The focus of this paper is to analyse the relationship between 'dwellings' and modern technology. It starts by giving some information about Heidegger's understanding of the term dwelling and then goes on to look at technology and other relevant theories. The paper's major finding is that technology transforms humanities' way of life and controls the nature of a dwelling. Finally, it comes to the conclusion that we should keep poetic thinking to free our humanity, which is the best way to maintain the original meaning of dwelling within the technological era." Jonathan
– "In two weeks from today (YESTERDAY) you will have the first group session with the supervisor, I suggest that you have a rough idea of your title AND a rough draft of an abstract for then – the details can change a bit but and as you do the research things might emerge – but having a focus early on is vital. In the session in 2 weeks you will all discuss each others ideas." Jonathan
– "The Research Paper really can be one of the most important stages in the MA – although often students are a bit fearful as they see themselves as artists making work not writers and theorists – I have seen this paper bring clarity and direction to practice again and again." Jonathan.
– "Having said all this I am acutely aware that sometimes analysing work is in danger of stifling the life out of the often intuitive process of making – this is partly why you don't write about your own work – but overall I am open to be challenged about even this structure."Jonathan
– "Bibliography – Most important – DO NOT leave this until the end. It will take hours and hours to get it right – keep information about what you are looking at and reading all the way through.
UAL uses the Harvard system of citation – check it out carefully http://arts.ac.libguides.com/citethemright " Jonathan
– Zotero – Helps gather online sources. http://www.zotero.org
– app – RefMe – point the camera at the barcode of the book and it grabs all the important information and formats it in Harvard citation.
– "Q: Order in level of importance and value some of the potential sources you could use." Jonathan
– "Images, original papers, books, artists websites, speeches," Pete.
– "People, Interviews" – Rhiannon
– "Lecture Vids / audio recordings, e-journals" Me.
– "elibrary, specific art, new media," Yvonne.
– "colleagues blogs" Pete
– "Documentaries" – Sarah
– "In terms of hierarchy I would say primary sources first" Pete
– "Generally at the top level you have anything that is 'peer reviewed' i.e. a group of people qualified to a high level have agreed that a paper or book is of suitable value to be published – alongside this is 'primary sources' i.e. something direct from the source.
Books or research papers from peer reviewed journals are very good – but they can date quickly.
it is important to be aware of the value of the source you are quoting from.
classic example – wikipedia – which i think is actually very good – but it would not look good if your bibliography is full of wikipedia links – maybe 1 or 2 but no more!" Jonathan.
– "Often the "talk" channel behind the wikipedia page – where the debate on editing the page goes on is more interesting. On the wiki is a helpful little animated video to explain the difference between primary and secondary sources – https://vimeo.com/87001150 " Jonathan
– Sign up as an editor to see the Talk channel on Wikipedia.
– In keeping the paper objective – "never make a claim if you can't justify it – on the other hand that is the challenge of the MA, finding a critically reflective position." Jonathan.
– Justify, Justify, Justify, Justify, Justify, Justify!!!!
– "There is often temptation to explore issues around psychology, or sociology. Be a bit careful as you are not studying psychology etc – use these other fields of study absolutely but use them wisely and carefully" Jonathan
– "Two of several good things artists bring to the world:
1) Comfort with Ambiguity
2) Cross-Disciplinary Research
Both of these things are really useful" Jonathan.
– " Be aware of the danger of only presenting one side of the argument." Jonathan.
– "Having a conclusion now is not a problem as long as you are open to be challenged and maybe change your mind in the process of researching." Jonathan.
– "You write this paper now so that you can benefit from what you discover, if this was written at the end of the course you would probably miss out on what you could gain from it" Jonathan.
– July 7th – Tutorials July 21st – Tutorials
– "Also, you will undoubtedly find loads more stuff than you can include in one short paper, this is where the title and abstract will keep you on track and focused, you can keep other stuff for a later date, or further research." Jonathan
– "See this as a great opportunity to investigate something exciting and useful." Jonathan.
INTERIM SHOW OPENS 16th JULY.