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Today's post is for the Merry Monday Sketch this week. Used an old favourite image for my card today.
Stamps: Stamp It - Santa Bear Tree 2387E Melanie 2003
Card and Papers: Old Olive, Real Red, Whisper White, Holiday Thyme DSP (R), Christmas Cocoa DSP (R)
Ink: Stazon Black
Markers: Real Red, Old Olive, So Saffron, More Mustard, Soft Suede
Finishing Touches: Star Brad, Kindy Glitz, Santa Stocking Charm, Bakers Twine
Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Square Lattice EB Folder, Aqua Painter, Dble Sided Tape, Mini Glue Dots, Dimensionals
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Now that we've had a few weeks to process all the beauty looks from Fashion Month, we're noticing a distinct beauty trend — or should we say a non-trend. As we've been clicking through all those runway snaps, one of the things that we've found ourselves saying over and over is, "hey, are those models wearing any makeup?"
What gives? The no-makeup beauty look was spotted at Vera Wang, Calvin Klein, Proenza Schouler, Giles, Theyskens's Theory...the list goes on. We can't help but feel a little cheated — we always look forward to Fashion Week because we're anticipating something unusual, creative, and so off-the-wall that we'd be judged for wearing it in public. We dig a good look that gives us an opportunity to wield every brush in our kit and get our makeup artist on as we recreate it at home.
Even though we know it's no small feat to make skin look as dewy and flawless as it appears on a runway, it still feels like something that could be accomplished by slapping on some tinted moisturizer, mascara, and lip balm after rolling out of bed in the morning. But, there is an upside to that – besides getting points for ease, this look (in real life, anyway) lets your natural beauty shine through instead of competing for attention with more dramatic makeup.
But what do you guys think? Is an au-naturale look on the runway bailing on beauty, or are you a fan of the minimalist makeup spotted during Fashion Week?
Photographed by Nina Westervelt

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Some women are not very blessed to have luscious locks and tresses on them, but everyone aspires to look stylish. With the advancement in fashion technology, there are provisions for artificial hair weaves, which are not like the fake wigs people used in the earlier days. These are basically extensions having an original human hair weave, which is like a blessing to the less fortunate women as wearing these, automatically helps them regain their lost confidence.
Hair extensions are quite a fashion statement among African countries, and the women there spend a lot in achieving more beautiful hair. Initially, they used to purchase this from trusted shops and got products shipped, but now with the dominance of online shopping, there are several sites, which provide this and due to the rise in the sales of these extensions, they also make provisions for hair bundle deals. This enables the women to buy their favorite weave with their covered styles all at once and at a lower rate so that they don't have to hunt for their ideal hairstyle again.
The most popular ones are the Brazilian body wave, as this hairstyle is mainly done according to the body type size and preferences of the Brazilian vixen. These are natural black in color and has a customizable option to have it in 8 to 30inches in length. They weigh around 135gms with closure and have a machine double weft with no tension of tangles and shedding having 100% original Brazilian hair. There is also a Peruvian body wave, which is styled according to the styles embraces in Peru. The extension is naturally black, and it weighs around 100gms with a curved body. The length of this extension is also customizable and varies from 8 to 30 inches. This is also a tangle free and no shedding original Peruvian hair extension with a machine double weft.
There is also an extension that has lace frontal with bundles having 3 pcs weft and 1 frontal closure of free size. These are naturally black and can vary from 8 to 30 inches in length with the hair writing 100gms and the closure weighing 90gms. They have a machine double weft that is shedding and tangle free, and it is made of Indian, Brazilian, Peruvian, or Malaysian hair originally.


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You might have noticed my passion for products Made in Paris. Not just because they are from Paris, but they often represent everything I love: passion, craftsmanship, authenticity.
And I am always looking for the story behind the product I buy since in the end, isn't it all about people?
Beautiful things made by beautiful people. "De belles personnes", as we say in French. It just makes the experience of wearing things even more special.
I will regularly share some of my "coups de coeur" with you, to start with the jewelry Lõu.Yetu.
Camille Riou launched this brand in 2013 after working for Procter& Gamble and L'Oréal, don't we just love this kind of career changes?
Lõu.Yetu is one of these brands nearly all Parisian women know.
There are two things I like about Lõu.Yetu, besides the design of course. As Camille says "jewelry that resists life for a reasonable price", which means spending your money in a durable way and actually being able to wear this jewelry in daily life. Besides this, it's all about combining pieces to create your own look. Which might seem easy, but it does need some skills. Lõu.Yetu shares the golden rules behind the art of combining, which I have completed a bit with my own humble advice
– Choose your superhero: start combining with a masterpiece, your absolute favorite one
– Dare to mingle: and not just color, but also texture, print, sizes, shapes,…
– Don't neglect details: complete your look with thin necklaces, rings or bracelets, they will make the difference
– Go for the uneven: while combining, use uneven numbers ( 3 rings are better than 2, try to explain that to your boyfriend:)
– Consider jewelry as a statement, don't overshadow it with clothes or makeup, give it space to be seen
The jewelry can be bought on her webshop & instagram or during ( very very very Parisian) pop up sales in the Marais, 35 Rue de Poitou. Products can be delivered all around the world.
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Now that the end of the year it's that time when so many of us plan to move to a new house or at least make some improvements to reinvent the look of our home. With today's miniaturized homes there is only so much you can fill your home with before suffocating and gasping for air. Thus the need to unleash your creative side and make the most of your walls with some simple and easy wall art DIY tricks.
Postcard Wall Art.
You would be stunned to know how much you can do with just a few postcards and a foam board. With a few cuts here, little glue there, and voila! Your empty walls don't seem that empty anymore.(Via: Howaboutorange)
Washi Tape Dots Art.
Do you also love the idea of spots on your wall? But spotty wallpapers are generally expensive and moreover, it's a hassle to put them up only to remove them a few months or years later. Well like many things in life, there is a simple solution for that too. Washi Tape! Simple and elegant solution to get those spots up on your wall.(Via: FellowFellow)
Posters Wall Art.
If you are lazy and want the simplest and easiest way to decorate your walls, just head over to Amazon or Flipkart, and order posters of your favorite movies, or quotes that resonate the most with you. It goes without saying the design of the poster is of utmost importance. This adds a personal touch to your home decorations while resonating your own set of beliefs and likings.
Coasters Wall Art.
You definitely can't go wrong with this simple piece of coaster wall art. Hang them on your work desk and use it as a bulletin board or use it to shield your precious furniture that you just bought. [Tip: Don't waste your time, energy or money buying new furniture when renting is so damn easy!] (Via: PaperNStitchBlog)
Shoebox Wall Art.
Got any shoebox lying around the house? Then, don't throw them right away! Transform them into beautiful colorful floating shelves on the wall with the just a few coats of paint. (Via. Brit + Co)
Washi Tape Photo Frames.
If you've ever had the plan of filling your walls with photos or even a single one, you'd know it's a herculean task selecting the perfect frame. But it wouldn't be so when you could make the perfect frame using just some washi tape. (Via. Brit + Co)
Color Pencil Stack Wall Art.
This is by far one of the most satisfying piece of wall decor I've ever come across. Stack the collection of color pencils side by side, giving a vibrant and chic look to your home. But just like most good things this too takes some time to complete if you're not sold on buying all the pencils at one go. (Via. Wired)
Honeycomb Wall Art
It's probably time to do away with simple colored walls, and do something out-of-the-box like this honeycomb wall art. Just fix your honeycomb on the walls and paint away with the colors of your liking. (Via. VintageRevivals)
Wall decor using liquid starch
Fabric on the wall? Isn't that for the floors and decors and all? Ideally, yes! But if you're not going to go do something different, what are you even doing? Covering the walls of your home with fabric is pretty simple but by no means easy, do it right and you might just fall in love with your home all over again. (Via. NumberedStreetDesigns)
Paper Butterflies.
For this little piece of art, all you need is papers. Yes, just papers! A simple and affordable project that looks so incredible, as it takes on dimension and really can change a room. Select designs and colors that resonate with you and witness your the most beautiful transformation of your home. (VIa. GoodsHomeDesign)
Photo Memory Board.
This is my personal favorite. Minimum effort and maximum impact. The easiest way to create your memory board or corner would to buy a foam board, decorate the edges a bit and place it somewhere you're bound to look often or even better would be right at the line of sight when entering your home. Go ahead and paste all the wonderful memories you've made and experiences you've had on the memory board. With multiple variations, memory board should easily be at the top of your list.
Washi Tape Wallpaper.
Need a wallpaper but can't seem to like anything on the market? Neither do you want to spend on something that might lose its charm few months down the line? Don't worry, we've got just the hack with you. All you'll need is a pair of scissors, pencil, measuring tape, some tape, and few rolls of the greatest lifesaver – washi tape. Design your style, tape your walls, and fall in love with your home all over again. (Via: Brit + Co)
If you enjoyed our list of the easiest and most affordable wall decor ideas, share it with your friends and help them create something beautiful for their homes. Do share with us your hacks and projects in the comments section below.
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Parkside Flexibles Europe Limited Printed Plastic and Paper Reels, Pouches, Bags and Shrink Sleeves
Parkside is a specialist provider of flexographic printing, lamination, laser and sustainable packaging solutions for a wide range of industries.
Headquartered in Normanton, West Yorkshire, UK, the company has a worldwide client base, with production facilities in the UK and Asia. After starting out as a specialist provider of packaging for tobacco products, the company has evolved into manufacturing high-quality packaging for specific applications across numerous industries.
Parkside delivers its expertise in advanced packaging to customers through an intrinsic understanding of a wide range of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) markets.
Parkside's designated teams for customers and APEX innovation enable projects to be managed at every stage, providing innovation throughout development, from the initial idea to its introduction to the market.
To further support customers' innovation, the company has recently opened a new facility dedicated to product development, as well as a new laboratory that is fully equipped to meet specific client demands. This investment enables Parkside to efficiently showcase its capabilities and expertise in less than eight hours, from concept to physical sample.
Services provided by Parkside Flexibles
Film and papers
Flexographically printed in up to ten colours, our printed film and paper reels can be used in any market. Materials are suitable for high-quality overwrap and primary packaging, enhancing your brand. Films and papers can be further laminated to produce a variety of multirange structures.
Two and three ply film laminates used in a wide range of markets, offering high barrier materials combined with an exceptional decorative finish.
Inner liners
Large range of inner liner specifications in either paper foil or film laminates, printed or unprinted, offering additional brand identity and communication platform.
Shrink sleeves
Printed or unprinted PVDC, PET and OPS specifications to form shrink sleeves. Finished products can be supplied in reels, pre-formed or single sleeve formats, with or without perforations. Ideal for beverage, personal care and multipackaging promotional items.
Plain or printed stand up pouches (doy packs) with optional features, such as handles, resealable zippers, tear notches, hanging holes or custom-cut pouring handles. These pouches are suitable for any market.
Coating applications
PVDC and acrylic coatings give high gloss results. They incorporate improved moisture, gas and aroma barriers and allow for all over ink coverage. Coldseal applications are available on single ply or laminate materials.
Design management
Our on-site studio deliver specialist client services in the development of origination and plate making. Providing our customers with the very latest technologies in flexographic printing.
Ink management
Experienced technicians execute a full service, from colour matching and analysis to proofing and testing, from our specialised ink laboratory.
Products and Services
APParition™ Embedded Image Technology
Parkside's APParition technology engages with customers using the latest smartphone and tablet technology. Embedded images are printed behind existing pack graphics, invisible to the naked eye, and detectable by most modern mobile devices
Flexographic Printing
Parkside has up to ten colour flexographic print capability on both paper and film in the UK and Asia.
Duplex and triplex lamination capabilities are available from both Parkside UK and Asia. They deliver unique flexible packaging options for brand owners and retailers.
LIDD is the revolutionary film lidding development for the ready-meal packaging market.
Parkscribe® laser scribing is suitable for a variety of applications from easy open flexible packaging to easy peel ready meal solutions.
Rockpocket® is a revolutionary protective packaging design, which offers an extremely lightweight pack for the transportation of high value, delicate or breakable items.
Parkside has been supplying high-quality, bespoke packaging solutions to the tobacco industry for more than 40 years. The portfolio includes printed films, papers and foils, pack wraps and pouch products operating in both the European and Asian markets.
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Packaging solutions provider Parkside is expanding into new global markets with customers secured in the US, Australia and China.Read more
Parkside has expanded its sustainable packaging range with the launch of Ooh-la- la tea biscuits, a new share bag manufactured with a substrate utilising eucalyptus tree.Read more
Parkside has won a Stationers' Innovation Excellence Award for its reclosable sharing crisp bag.Read more
Packaging solutions company Parkside has devised a first-to-market re-close pack for frozen foods, as part of collaboration with UK-based seafood supplier Northcoast Seafoods.Read more
UK-based packing solutions provider Parkside is pleased to announce the launch of an innovative new reclose lidding film for a snack fruit pack in America.Read more
Packaging solutions provider Parkside has scooped two awards at the recent prestigious European Flexographic Industry Association (EFIA) Print Awards.Read more
A compostable pack designed by leading packaging solutions provider Parkside for an energy bar made from powdered cricket flour, has won a global World Food Innovation Award 2017.Read more
Perfect Automation Join Forces with UK-Based Parkside to Deliver Innovative Packaging Solutions to the Australian Market
Perfect Automation has collaborated with leading UK-based packaging solutions provider Parkside to deliver two new packaging solutions to the Australian market.Read more
Leading packaging solutions provider Parkside is extending its compostable packaging range with a home compostable pack for a newly launched energy bar made from powdered cricket flour.Read more
Speciality packaging manufacturer Parkside will be bringing a UK favourite to the forthcoming Packaging Innovations, the Parkside Picnic, featuring Cadbury chocolate fingers, Wall's sausage rolls and Seabrook Crisps to name a few of the innovations being showcased on stand.Read more
A new snack pack concept created for Burton's Biscuits has earned packaging solutions manufacturer, Parkside, victory for the Most Innovative Packaging Development at this year's FMT Food Industry Awards.Read more
Speciality packaging manufacturer Parkside is celebrating a successful 2016 following the launch of six new products, created through revitalised innovation and new collaborations.Read more
Demand for food solutions that conform to fast-paced lifestyles continues to increase, according to speciality packaging manufacturer Parkside.Read more
Speciality packaging manufacturer Parkside is furthering its focus on retail and consumer value with the appointment of Phil O'Driscoll.Read more
LINPAC has developed a variety of high-quality designs for its Rfresh® Evolve rigid VSP trays in collaboration with print partner, Parkside Flexibles, to enhance consumer appeal and shelf standout.Read more
Parkside's innovative microwave steam bag for frozen vegetables, Parkscribe™ Steam, has received another accolade, securing 'highly commended' in the Best New Concept category at the UK Packaging Awards 2016 last month (October 27).Read more
Forty-three million Brits shopped online in 2015, with UK consumers set to spend around £60bn online this year.Read more
Speciality packaging manufacturer Parkside has taken bronze in the food category of the Starpack Industry Awards with its innovative self-venting steam bag for frozen vegetables, Parkscribe™ Steam.Read more
Pork Farms, part of Addo Foods Group, has debuted an innovative snack pack for its Walls sausage rolls range after collaborating with speciality packaging manufacturer, Parkside.Read more
Parkside head of sales Paula Birch has been promoted to the role of sales director in a move that will support the innovative speciality-packaging manufacturer's growth into new markets.Read more
Seabrook Crisps has launched a new reclosable share bag, created with unique laser technology, after collaborating with speciality packaging manufacturer, Parkside, at its new creative innovation suite.Read more
Speciality packaging manufacturer Parkside has developed technically-advanced flexible packaging with built-in antimicrobial technology to reduce bacteria growth on the outer packaging of fresh poultry; an issue raised in numerous recent national media reports.Read more
Leading confectionery packaging manufacturer, Parkside, will showcase its new speciality innovations for the food and drink sector at the 17th Malaysian International Food and Beverage Trade Fair.Read more
Burton's Biscuits has unveiled a new snack pack concept for its Cadbury Chocolate Fingers range after collaborating with speciality packaging manufacturer, Parkside.Read more
The rise of smaller households, longer working hours and the need for convenience has inspired speciality packaging manufacturer, Parkside, to design and develop Parkscribe™ Steam, a revolutionary self-venting steam bag for frozen vegetables.Read more
Speciality packaging manufacturer Parkside has developed a revolutionary protective packaging solution for the transport of high-value, delicate items in a compact format, in conjunction with a technology partner.Read more
Speciality packaging manufacturer Parkside has taken a top prize at the prestigious European Flexographic Industry Association (EFIA) Print Awards, its third EFIA award in two years.Read more
Speciality packaging manufacturer Parkside has created a pioneering range of paper and film barrier lamination films that are fully compostable and suitable for both home and industrial composting.Read more
Speciality packaging manufacturer and supplier, Parkside, has expanded its European team with two new appointments.Read more
Parkside, UK and Asia based speciality-packaging supplier, is bidding to become a leading-edge designer of flexible and rigid packaging solutions with its investment in laser scribing technology at its UK headquarters.Read more
UK and Asia based speciality packaging supplier Parkside is announcing the launch of its new website, marking the final part of its fresh new branding programme.Read more
UK and Asia based specialty-packaging supplier Parkside continues to build its strong technical innovation skills and technology portfolio with an investment in a state of the art New Product Development Suite and laboratory facility, at its Normanton, West Yorkshire, headquarters.Read more
Parkside Flexibles is prepared to unveil its latest range of unique products at the Packaging Innovations Exhibition in London, in late September.Read more
Parkside Flexibles is set to launch its new home compostable barrier laminates at the London Packaging Innovations exhibition in late September.Read more
November 2013 saw the Parkside Flexibles Group exhibit at their first European Tobacco Exhibition.Read more
After years of research, development and live trials Parkside are pleased to announce that they are the first, and currently the only, manufacturer of printed flexible packaging to be able to offer the environmentally conscious brand owner and packer a barrier triplex laminate accredited under EN13432 Industrial Standard which requires 90% of the packaging to disintegrate within 12 weeks.Read more
Parkside Flexibles, a manufacturer of printed flexible packaging, is pleased to announce the installation of new laser technology at their Normanton facility.Read more
Normanton 2013: Parkside Flexibles Group Celebrates the 3rd Anniversary of its Facility in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Parkside Flexibles are pleased to announce the third year anniversary of its world class manufacturing facility in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.Read more
Parkside Flexibles (Europe) Limited, of Wakefield, has had its approach to occupational safety and health recognised in an awards scheme run by safety charity the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).Read more
At Parkside Flexibles we are always looking to innovate, not only in the products we produce, but in the services we offer and in the way we manage our business.Read more
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Today, RealSelf announced its first-ever Chief Medical Officer (CMDO), Dr. Lara Devgan. It's exciting news for the millions of people who visit RealSelf each month for help in making smarter decisions about aesthetic treatments.
Based in New York City, Dr. Devgan is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. Her special interests include cosmetic surgery of the face and body, as well as reconstructive surgery for breast cancer, skin cancer and facial injuries. She also owns and operates a medspa, has a skincare line, teaches a quarterly injectables master class, and is an instructor at Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Infirmary.
"Adding a Chief Medical Officer to the RealSelf team adds important perspective, expands our commitment to transparency and helps empower consumers to make smart, confident decisions about cosmetic treatments," said Tom Seery, RealSelf CEO.
We talked with Dr. Devgan about her new role, how the concept of beauty has evolved, and how she balances a thriving practice and growing family with self care.
With everything you have going on in your personal and professional life, why did you decide to join RealSelf as our first Chief Medical Officer?
One of the most important parts of what I do is education. RealSelf offers a modern, reliable source of information to millions of people, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to be part of helping so many people. I really like that RealSelf provides a platform for not only informing the public about a subject that was once considered taboo, but also an easy and accessible way of providing a wealth of information to those interested in cosmetic treatments.
I do have a busy practice and family life, but I'm extremely interested in innovation and helping people. And I think it's incredibly innovative to marry the tremendous need for accurate, reliable, diverse information with a cadre of doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals who can provide answers and information. I really like that RealSelf is filling that space, and it's really exciting to be part of that process.
What inspired you to become a plastic surgeon?
I became a plastic surgeon because I was drawn to its amazing combination of science and art. There is a huge aesthetic component in what we do. I like that beauty is rooted in the milimeters and fine details. I like that I can use my interest and aptitude in science and anatomy, but also think about things from a creative and aesthetic perspective.
Being a plastic surgeon allows me to take care of people from all walks of life, all ages, and all backgrounds. I've had patients who are one day old and patients who are 90 years old. I've operated on every part of the body from the scalp, to the nose, to the breast, to the body, to the genitalia, all the way down to the toes. Much of reconstructive plastic surgery is collaborative with other doctors and surgeons. And on the flip side, much of cosmetic plastic surgery and nonsurgical treatments are about collaborating with patients.
You have to be sensitive and really in tune with meeting other people's needs, being medically responsible, responding empathetically, and always trying to do your very best.
Related: Dr. Lara Devgan: The science of beauty in New York City
Since you started your practice, how have you seen the concept of beauty change?
I think beauty has become a lot more democratic. In previous eras, beauty meant being a skinny supermodel on the cover of a magazine. Now the media and cultural perception of beauty is changing. You have leading ladies in movies in their 50s. You have fuller lips and wider hips that used to be completely verboten, and now they're aesthetic ideals.
Beauty takes many different forms. People are much more comfortable now with the idea that beauty means different things to different people. There is not one universal standard of beauty. In any given day, I'll see one patient who wants the exact opposite of what another one wants. I think that's part of a modern definition of beauty.
How do you see changing beauty standards play out in your patients' requests?
Patients come in for a spectrum of treatments, from very minimally invasive and noninvasive treatments all the way up to major surgical interventions. For some people, optimizing their facial beauty might be something as simple as having a laser treatment to resurface fine lines or sun spots. For others, it might mean a major body contouring operation.
I've also seen an increase in male patients and international patients who travel from all over the world. The space of beauty has expanded to accommodate a whole range of people now.
What role has social media played in demystifying cosmetic treatments and eroding the stigma?
Social media is uniquely suited to aesthetic medicine because it's a very visual field, and social media is inherently visual. I think it's so fascinating that all the tips and secrets that used to be hidden in the dark corners of your doctor's office are now put forth into the world.
Social media is very helpful in patient education and engaging with the doctor community at large. It's also very helpful in showing people what's going on behind the scenes of people we idolize and put on the covers of magazines. It's a really powerful phenomenon.
Interestingly, social often slammed for creating unrealistic beauty standards, and it does to some extent. So many people now are facetuning their selfies and filtering themselves and photoshopping, so there is that unrealistic beauty standard being perpetuated. But on the other hand, when legitimate doctors and surgeons show real procedures, being performed on real people, we're demystifying what's going on and showing a little bit more behind the scenes. So that can also be pretty powerful.
On a practical level, social media is responsible for increasing engagement with cosmetic procedures. It has helped me improve patient awareness and education about topics that can be hard to talk about. It has helped me connect with my patients. And it has also helped me develop a patient base from every corner of the world.
How would you describe your relationship with your patients?
My patients are very important to me. I'm really committed to going the distance with every one of my patients. It can be very vulnerable to walk into a room with a stranger and tell them things you don't like about yourself. I always try to be humble and put myself in my patient's shoes.
There is an inherent awkwardness in what I do, so I try to do everything I can to make it less awkward and make what could be a humiliating experience into a very empowering experience. I want people to feel even more beautiful than they already were, not ugly and needing to be changed.
What excites you most about medical aesthetics now — and in the future?
It's a really exciting time in medical aesthetics. We have newer and better generations of lasers, injectable fillers, neuromodulators, implants, and minimally invasive treatments. That's the most exciting part of the field right now.
We're in an era where people are deferring surgery in favor of less invasive treatments. Not only has this destigmatized an extremely commonplace occurrence, it's also elevated industry standards.
People always talk about demystifying, and there's almost a negative connotation, like we demystified lip fillers, therefore we're normalizing it, which is not at all what I'm saying. What demystifying cosmetic procedures really does is elevate the playing field for people like me who are performing those procedures.
On the provider side of things, we now have much more information and sharing. We have more education, and we're continuing to elevate our work, and the patients are the beneficiaries of that. Even in the surgical world, for invasive procedures, we are pushing the envelope and trying to make incisions smaller and scars heal better. We're trying to really eliminate obvious signs of surgery, while still helping people achieve safe and optimal aesthetic results. It's really cool for people in my generation. We're aging in a very exciting era.
You're a mother of six, including a new baby. How do you balance the demands of your job with being a mom? How do you make time for self-care?
[Laughter] I try to squeeze it in any chance I get, I really do. I try to focus on a few very simple things that I know are going to make me feel a little bit better for the rest of the day.
In the morning, I'll listen to my favorite podcasts while I'm taking a shower, to build in a little mental reprieve. When I spend time with my kids, I try to talk to them about stuff that they're interested in, and really focus on that moment. I try to enjoy little things as they happen, which sounds very silly, but if I'm eating something delicious I try to really enjoy that bite of food. And when I'm sleeping, I wear really comfortable pajamas and sleep on a really great pillow case. I try to immerse myself in every experience.
Have you ever seen those dogs that stick their heads outside the car window? And they look just so happy, because the wind is blowing through their faces and their fur. I once read a funny anecdote about how that's the trick to taking a 30-second vacation: you just have to be that dog, and that's as good as a week in Rome. You're loving the moment.
So my version of self-care is taking the time to enjoy the nice things in my day, whether that means a spritz of perfume, a swipe of red lipstick, a bite of a delicious meal, a hug with my kids, or a chat with my husband. I just enjoy it.


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Rumors of Steve Austin possibly returning to the ring to face Brock Lesnar at next year's WrestleMania 32 event surfaced after Austin cut that promo teasing a Texas Death Match against Lesnar at Mania. According those close to the situation, they knew nothing about a Austin vs. Lesnar match for WrestleMania next year and Vince was very upset because he knew the match would never take place. Both Heyman and Stone Cold released statements that the match would not take place at all but fans and media sites are still reporting on pure speculation. Never say never but in all likelihood with Brock injuring people left and right and Stone Cold having a very concerning neck injury this match has a slim to none chance.
The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that because WWE is trying to make this upcoming WrestleMania event the biggest ever, Austin would have some sort of role heading into the event.
Regarding Lesnar, Dave Meltzer speculated that because WWE has already done Brock vs. Seth Rollins in the past, and they still want Roman Reigns to be pushed towards the World Title picture, WWE could put all three men in a triple threat match for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 32. This could also mean that Stone Cold could be a special guest referee for the contest and may even be involved in the storyline.
Someone who won't be involved in any storyline coming up is John Cena, the former WWE and current United States Champion will take some time off with no immediate reason as to why.
As of this writing, John Cena is not being advertised for the RAW after the Hell in a Cell event on October 26th in San Diego, and the week after in Denver on November 2nd.
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Some good/funny discussions are running in the AGI mailing list.
Archive: https://www.listbox.com/member/archive/303/%3dnow
I'll probably prepare a digest of the relevant discussions.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
News: Hot Discussions on the AGI List on sensorimotor hierarchical generalization approaches vs "symbolic", simplicity and compression abuses etc.
Some good/funny discussions are running in the AGI mailing list.
Posted by Todor "Tosh" Arnaudov - Twenkid at 5:39 AM
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- Derek Z said...
At the bottom of every message sent to the AGI list is a link to the actual archive:
You don't have to be a list member to read the archive.
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- September 16, 2011 at 7:04 PM
- Todor "Tosh" Arnaudov - Twenkid said...
OK, thanks Derek.
- September 19, 2011 at 6:52 AM
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Ya gotta give credit to the writer of Yahoo! TV's "Daytime in No Time." She's managed to fit in more errors per word than just about anyone working for Yahoo!:
Most of them are actually quite funny. Like using site instead of sight. Unless she meant Web site, in which case, I apologize.
But misplacing the apostrophe in '80s and capitalizing plaintiff? Really boneheaded errors. And not so funny. Mistaking a joined account for a joint one? Not nearly as bad as an account that has ceased, and wasn't seized. (I wonder if it rolled over and died.) I betcha Judge Mathis wouldn't be too pleased with that missing letter. I hope his sense of humor is as sharp as this writer's.


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WTO Tariffs range between 50pc and 60pc on agri-food sector, she warns
It's time for Brexit to be depoliticised, Mairead McGuinness, MEP for Monaghan and First Vice-President of the European Parliament, today told a conference in Limsullin, Co Meath to discuss the challenges and opportunities it poses.
"A clamour for headlines is drowning out clarity and unity of purpose that is so badly needed at this point," she says.
"Brexit will happen. We know the challenges, therefore, there is a requirement and obligation upon all involved in politics to work towards an agreement which will see Irish issues identified and addressed. We must absolutely avoid a return to the borders of the past on this island."
She said all involved in politics should be Brexit 'ministers" in their various political roles, be it MEP, backbench TD, or Local Authority representative.
"We have to use our influence to set the agenda for the negotiations, which must also focus on the future of the EU. A strong and united EU is important for our future. The decision of the UK, while highly significant, cannot set the agenda for the EU.
"We have many big challenges from migration to security which continue to confront us and which require a collective EU response.
"We have a newly elected President of the USA who has applauded Brexit and is openly hostile to a strong European Union."
Against this background we must be strong, vigilant and alert to the challenges ahead, she said.
"We need to put the concerns of citizens on our island to the fore, including our common travel area," she said. "The UK, when it leaves will have a new relationship with the EU, potentially a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement, the details of which will have to be worked out over time.
"What we must avoid is a cliff edge situation where on the day after Brexit WTO tariffs would apply on exports to the UK. For the Irish agri-food sector these tariffs range between 50pc and 60pc of the price of our commodities. This would potentially decimate our exports into the UK and make them more costly for UK consumers," she warned.
"Our farming and food sector is assessing the situation with deep unease and attempting to plan for a future with so much uncertainty. Of particular concern will be the movement of live animals to and from the UK. The EU has stringent animal health and welfare rules, many in place to protect human health and these will not be compromised upon. The movement of live animals – including horses – will be impacted as the EU will want to protect and defend our high animal health and welfare standards."
Ms McGuinness said the challenge is to find an appropriate transition period between the UK leaving the EU and a new arrangement coming into force.
"Negotiations will be difficult because the EU will not compromise on core principles and its collective determination to stay unified is very strong.
"The UK appears to want to cherry pick and this is something the EU already has said is impossible and unacceptable.
"Unity of purpose is essential for Ireland and it behoves all in political life to work to that agenda because the consequences of the alternative – a nasty divorce followed by a complete breakdown in the relationships between the EU and the UK – are too grave to contemplate," she said.
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HBO is turning yet another book into a TV show. The network is developing a comedy series based on These Things Happen, a novel by TV writer-producer Richard Kramer (Thirtysomething, My So-Called Life). Released last fall, These Things tells the story of two couples—one gay, one straight—who live in Manhattan and share a 15-year-old son, Wesley. While Wesley mostly lives with his mother and doctor stepfather, he moves in with his father and his longtime partner for a semester to try to get to know him and his best friend, Theo, who just came out. And that's where the comedy happens. Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Prods. is producing the show which, if it actually gets made, would probably launch on the premium cable network next year.
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There are bound to be days where I don't meet much conflict and I won't have to practice choosing love and breathing courage, right? Not. The unfortunate truth. Or very fortunate. Depends on how you look at it.
I went on a bitch rant today. The storylines were relatively similar – I was in the right and they were in the wrong. Therefore, this was my ticket to allowing me to bitch about them.
Halfway through my rants, and for many split seconds that happened along the way, I paused a little and questioned, "how can I choose love over hate right now?" Unfortunately, before an answer was found, I would be right back on track with my bitch rants.
There are many ingrained patterns that will be tough to change, and I understand that. I haven't practiced yoga nor meditation for a few days, and I feel my body becoming restless and less grounded. I know from experience that when this happens, it's easier for me to be triggered by people and/or situation, sending me directly into the fight, flight and freeze mode.
The lesson I learned today however was to be compassionate towards myself. The civil rights movement didn't gain recognition within a day – it took years before legal change happened. Mount Everest can't be conquered in a day – it will take days. Everything takes work, but it really starts with pure awareness. Perhaps in future, I can stop myself from the rants. And instead of continuing on, I will really learn to question the hurt or agony that I was experiencing, and work from that space of healing myself instead of wanting to change another or the situation.


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My main issue with the device is that I cannot view flash objects on the device. Ive tried several installs - but nothing seems to work. Ive done some research on the unit -n the auraslate 1026 is similar to Digma iDx10. So that may help in some ways. The links below may help:
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Mmmmmmm. C sauteed ours up in oil and merlot vinegar with red pepper and garlic, and they were delicious.
Lucy and I had a nice walk to the CSA pick up, and she has expressed interest in trying new foods again like we did last year with the farm share. I don't know if I can get her to try chard though. She doesn't do cooked veg except for a newfound love of steamed broccoli.
Otherwise, we are getting ready for a night out tomorrow for C and I, followed by a weekend at Grandma's for the kids and I. Daddy gets to have a nice break from the rabble while I get to lounge beside a pool. Fair trade, I think. Of course, I'm going to need it by the time it rolls around because it's packing time again, and this time I have another wee one to contend with. I've gotten less ritualized about packing since we stopped flying, but I still have to have a good list going to get anything done, and my list is barely begun. There is swimwear to handwash (I think I'll introduce Lucy to No Impact Man's bathtub stomp method to which I cannot find a direct link but it's there somewhere and you should be reading his blog anyway.) There is an apartment to ready to be cleaned (which is a gift from the gods this week, I swear.) There is a me to ready for the dinner (I ordered a swanky new nursing dress so that I can nurse Chico right before I run out the door and as soon as I run back in because I'm not sure if he's going to do a bottle but I haven't tried it on. Or pumped, for that matter.) I threw out all of my makeup except for powder and lipstick so the temptation to get uber-made up will not be there. My hair is such a mess that I can only pull it into a bun or leave it down. I cannot wear shoes with a closed toe so I will be rocking my Birkenstocks, which is tacky but easier than trying to walk in the surgical shoe and a heel. I refuse to buy new shoes, especially open-toe ones which I hate with a passion. Am hoping nobody will be looking at my feet anyway. All in all, it may very well be an occasion wherein I leave the house looking like a total mess. Meh. And, in between all that, we have laundry to do to take with us, a ton of greens to eat before we go, and Lucy has somewhere between 5 and 10 projects she wants to do. It's gonna be a busy day.
I would have gotten much of this done yesterday except we were making things. Making things is far more fun than cleaning things or packing things. A pox on responsibility.
In other news, I have a new mesclun sprout. I don't know how, or when, but it snuck up on me and was proudly standing up between the pot of vermicompost and an old newspaper. This pot hasn't been watered in months. It's like the Gardening Gods felt bad about my seed woes and sent a gift. I also have several sprouts in the pot of vermicompost. I don't know what they are, though. It looks like maybe cukes. How about that.
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- This summer, many of our clarinet students will attend summer music festivals including: the Lyric Opera Academy in Italy, Fresh Inc, the Belgian Clarinet Academy, and the Buffet Summer Clarinet Academy.
- UNT undergraduate and graduate clarinetist Music Education graduates have a 100% job placement rate.
Our alumni teach in colleges and universities throughout the U.S. and perform in service bands and symphony orchestras throughout the U.S. To learn more about their accomplishments, visit the Alumni tab.
We are proud to host a wide variety of guest artists on campus.
Past artists have included: Jeff Anderle (San Francisco Conservatory), Christopher Ayer (Stephen F. Austin State University), Diane Cawein Barger (University of Nebraska-Lincoln), Chad Burrow (University of Michigan), Wesley Ferreira (Colorado State University), Ricardo Freire (University of Brasilia), Denise Gainey (University of Alabama- Burmingham), Victoria Luperi (Principal Clarinetist of the Ft. Worth Symphony Orchestra), Johnson Machado (Federal University of Goias), Eric Mandat (Southern Illinois University), Mark Nuccio (New York Philharmonic), Jeremy Reynolds (University of Denver), Mark Simons (McGill University, Montreal, Canada), Robert Spring (Arizona State University), Elsa and Walter Verdehr.
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Transformation projects are critical for any company, and may often be a matter of survival. The goal is to lead the company or one of its operating units from situation A to situation B. These projects can concern various activities: Supply chain, industrial reorganization, starting a new business, implementing an ERP, etc…
Such projects require a rigorous organization, with the following possible stages:
- Identification of the Project Leader (often an Amadeus-Executives Manager),
- Implementation of specific governance,
- Appointment of a sponsor,
- Selection of the project team members,
- Setting up of project schedule with its key milestones,
- Implementation and monitoring of relevant KPIs,
- Permanent reporting to track progress of the project.
Amadeus-Executives members are trained to implement this organization, thanks to multiple former assignments.


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By: Sam Kostyak and Zach Spath – Who is it? The ties of SLS.
Monthly Archives: March 2013
Do You Know Your Teachers?
By: Ryan Lucas – Teacher Quiz
Behind the Scenes: Jesus Christ Superstar
By: Emily Columbus and Emily Nedzesky
Seton La-Salle's newest club: Computer Technology!
By: John Kist – Seton La-Salle now has a Computer Technology Club!
We #Play4SHU
By: Emily Hutchison – Overwhelming support for the team has been popping up all over social media since the accident.
Times a Tickin'
By Caitlin McCreary – Have you found yourself last minute prom dress shopping? I have put together a map of local dress shops to make your prom experience a bit easier!
Pocket Cam 2013: A Trailer
By: Luke Brumbaugh and Dustin Miller – Is this all there is?
What Will You Miss About SLS?
By: Melissa Smith and Abbey Wilharm – An interview with some 2013 Seniors.
Pasta Tales
By: Adam Lopata – Students at Seton-La Salle raise food and awareness for the hungry through Olive Garden's Pasta Tales contest.
Boy's Lacrosse
By: Robert Lomire, Brendan Donovan and Patrick Kenny – The 2013 Rebels LAX team starts their season.


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Ant colonies are often part of bigger "mega colonies" that share genetic traits and will not make war on each other. One colony got so big it now rivals the human population in its reach, covering most of the planet.
According to BBC News:
In Europe, one vast colony of Argentine ants is thought to stretch for 6,000km (3,700 miles) along the Mediterranean coast, while another in the US, known as the "Californian large", extends over 900km (560 miles) along the coast of California. A third huge colony exists on the west coast of Japan.
While ants are usually highly territorial, those living within each super-colony are tolerant of one another, even if they live tens or hundreds of kilometres apart. Each super-colony, however, was thought to be quite distinct.
But it now appears that billions of Argentine ants around the world all actually belong to one single global mega-colony. Researchers in Japan and Spain led by Eiriki Sunamura of the University of Tokyo found that Argentine ants living in Europe, Japan and California shared a strikingly similar chemical profile of hydrocarbons on their cuticles . . . "The enormous extent of this population is paralleled only by human society," the researchers write in the journal Insect Sociaux, in which they report their findings.
The real question is, do the ants have a plan?
via BBC News


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Most burn injuries we see as experienced Virginia Beach burn injury lawyers, fall into three categories – first degree, second degree and third degree, which are the most serious kind. If you have experienced the pain of one of these injuries, any kind of burn will seem serious.
See this video from a burn survivor.
First degree burns affect the epidermis, the outer layer of the skin, only. Characteristics include:
- The skin is usually red
- Swelling is often present
- Pain sometimes is present
Second degree burns affect not only the epidermis but also the dermis, the underlying skin beneath the epidermis. Second degree burns can cause extreme pain. Characteristics include:
- Blisters developing
- The skin takes on an intensely reddened, splotchy appearance
- There is severe pain and swelling.
Third degree burns are extremely serious. The entire thickness of skin and underlying muscle area are burned. Due to the fact nerves are destroyed, third degree burns can be less painful than second degree burns. Characteristics include:
- · Skin that is yellow, red or charred in color
- · A loss of feeling. Third degree burns often require a skin graft to repair.
Fourth degree burns are life threatening. In these cases the burns have often reached the bone. They often require the amputation of a limb.
CAR FIRES – There are times when vehicles catch fire, either due to an accident or a defect. In July, 2011 a fire in a defective fuel line in a Chevrolet Traverse claimed the life of a sailor in Norfolk, VA. Manufacturers can be liable for defective products.
GAS EXPLOSIONS – When appliances malfunction in a home or industrial premises the result can be an explosion that causes serious burns injuries or deaths. In 2010 a methane gas explosion killed 29 miners in West Virginia. Their families were later given $46.5 million in restitution.
CHEMICAL BURNS – Chemical burn injuries are caused when an acid comes into contact with skin. It may be due to a spillage or a deliberate attack.
ELECTRICAL BURNS – Burns can result from an electric shock. Arc or flash burns result from high temperatures near the body and are produced by an electric arc or an explosion. See our guide to electrical shocks from our experienced Virginia Beach electrical shock injury attorneys.
HOUSE FIRES – There are numerous potential causes of fires in home ranging from heaters, to electrical problems. In the case of a faulty installation a manufacturer or the company that fit it may be to blame. Owners of hotels can be held liable for fires on their premises.
The Virginia Beach personal injury law firm, Cooper Hurley, handles car, truck, and motorcycle injuries as well as brain injury, wrongful death, railroad workers' injuries (FELA) mesothelioma and medical malpractice cases.
John Cooper grew up and was educated in Virginia Beach and handles many cases from the city. John Cooper and his partner Jim Hurley have more than 40 years of combined experience in handling personal injury claims.
John Cooper has been named to Virginia "Super Lawyers" since 2010 and has been a member since 2011 of the Multimillion dollar Advocates Roundtable. Cooper Hurley represents people hurt in accidents in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News and throughout Virginia as well as in north eastern North Carolina. We always put the best interests of our clients first. The firm is recognized by other lawyers as "AV" by Martindale-Hubbell, a national attorney rating service, for our top level of legal skill and highest ethical standards. If you need help or advice about a serious injury, please call us at (757) 309-4711 or make an appointment to visit our Virginia Beach office at 4445 Corporation Lane, Suite #187, Virginia Beach, VA, 23462. For a free consultation with a specialized Virginia Beach, VA personal injury lawyer contact us through this website


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First of all, let me start by introducing myself. My name's Petya Grozdarska and I live in Sofia, Bulgaria. I've graduated with a bachelor's and a master's degree in Business Administration. I'm currently working at Adtailor (cool software startup, you should check it out) as a Marketing and Social Media Manager. I have a passion for all things marketing, I also have different hobbies including reading, writing, photography, acting, etc. I pride myself in always trying new challenges – like experimenting with different sports, arts and ways to express myself and experience life.
Second of all, maybe I should clarify what this blog is all about. Well, truth is, I don't know yet. For now I've decided I'll just share my thoughts and passions and worries with whoever is out there and wants to hear it. So hello to you, too – I'd love for you to say hi back. So you can find me on Facebook, follow me on Twitter and Instagram, add me on Google+ or check out my LinkedIn account.


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PITTSBURGH - Ron Curcio wants not to offend, but to get people thinking.
A church member at Ascension Lutheran Church in Ross, Curcio is in charge of creating and posting messages on the church marquee facing busy Peebles Road.
Thoughtful, often witty and - to some - provocative, the messages aim to grab the attention of passing motorists.
"I don't want to put up a sign that tells people what to do," Curcio said. "I want to get them to start thinking. If my signs do that, and if they're funny at times, well, that's OK, too."
Curcio and Ascension Lutheran are not alone. Churches nationwide use roadside signs to spread a message - some with more success than others.
During the holidays, for instance, a church pastor in Florida posted a sign reading: "Christmas - Easier to spell than Hanukkah."
After several complaints and a local TV station's involvement, the pastor took the sign down.
"By no means would I as human or Christian ever put anything on the sign with the intention of hurting or insulting," said the Rev. Mike Butzberger, of North Palm Beach, Fla. "The purpose of the sign is to draw people to God, which is, in our 'business,' what we're selling."
Such attention-grabbing signs often end up on websites and are passed around through social media. The best are praised, such as one reading: "I know where your meth lab's at - God."
Others are jeered, such as the church that aped an old beer commercial for its message: "For all you do, his blood's for you."
At Woodland Valley Church in Mars, the messages aim to be thoughtful and inspiring, but never controversial, said Dave Speicher, the church's administrative assistant, whose teenage daughter posts the weekly messages.
"She'll run it by the pastor if it's edgy, or even just witty," Speicher said, "because a witty sign can be taken the wrong way."
At Ascension Lutheran, the Rev. Brennan Gaertner said he understands that with creativity comes risk. Still, he and others encourage Curcio to have fun with the signs.
That's why the board on Ash Wednesday read: "Get your ashes in church."
And why irony is included: "God, grant me patience, but hurry!"
And, of course, humor: "Biscuits and sermons are improved by shortening."
Sometimes, people complain. A recent message reading, "Many who wait until the 11th hour die at 10:30" drew criticism, though church officials don't understand why.
"We thought, that's not provocative, it's just interesting," Gaertner said. "It's interesting to hear people's takes. There is a risk."
Others don't complain; they act.
When Curcio posted a Bible quote - "Don't let God spank you! Hebrews 12:6" - someone waited until night fell and rearranged the letters. In the morning, the sign read: "God spanked 126 Hebrews."
Gaertner said the messages are not meant as a recruiting tool. Rather, it's a form of community outreach, he said, an attempt to get people in the community thinking.
"My favorite one is: 'Lord, help me be the man my dog thinks I am,'" Gaertner said with a laugh. "... We're just trying to connect with the community. A lot of people don't want to come to church. So we're trying to plant a seed and connect with them."
And if people get mad?
So be it, said church member Mike Lapinski.
"It actually works when you excite people," he said. "Indifference is what you don't want. We have to allow them to get upset because then it gets stuck in their head."


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While going through this vast literature on a daily basis—as I have been doing extensively since I decided to establish noanimalpoaching.org—one reads and assesses a vast array of articles and news stories on these interrelated topics. Most of those articles and news accounts are short, familiar, to the point, and they're are by and large focused on only one small facet of animal poaching; and most of them, quite truthfully, are either redundant and/or aren't worth referencing. However, once in a while you run across a gem: a piece worth savoring and rereading, one worth talking about, and telling others about, because it's first rate, or noteworthy, or remarkable, or maybe even all of these things. And that's exactly what a recent article in The Atlantic is, because it's unquestionably all of these things, and it's about as comprehensive an article as one can hope to read on animal poaching—that is, traditionally-defined animal poaching, as is exemplified by the global ivory trade and its inestimable, dreadful, subsidiaries and consequences.
I am referring to Matthew Scully's article of June 6th entitled "Inside the Global Industry That's Slaughtering Africa's Elephants," which you can access right on this site. It's rather lengthy compared to most, typical newspaper-length pieces, but not overly so. But, in my opinion, it's not long enough—in fact, I couldn't stop reading it, and I was sorry when I came to the end. Not because it wasn't good but because it's that good, that comprehensive, and that emotive. (indeed, I found the article extremely moving and about as wide-ranging in scope as one could ever expect of the topic). I don't intend to review the piece here—I'll let you read it yourselves and benefit from its authority, and from Scully's thorough knowledge of the subject matter without my biased comments—but first I shall merely add one, brief aside on the author and what he's up against.
Mr. Scully is a Republican--a conservative speechwriter no less—and he's also the author of Dominion: The Power of Man, the Suffering of Animals, and the Call to Mercy. I mention this not because there's anything inherently bad or wrong with Republicans. But, when one compares his apparent first-hand insights and incisive analysis to what has recently be stated by other Republican commentators on the status and necessity of animal welfare laws—see, for example, this and this for contrasting, if not diametrically opposing perspectives on the need for wildlife protection (and both items published within one day of Scully's piece)—it becomes infinitely clear that there's a huge difference between real knowledge and political rhetoric. One can only hope that informed individuals such a Skully will be able to help guide their party's policies on the environment and on all kindred matters in the foreseeable future, because it's clear that, the way things stand right now, the future isn't very rosy for animals who must rely on the ideology of currently-elected Republican officials' for their wellbeing or for their very existence.


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Chase in Shadow by Amy Lane
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press
Genre: Contemporary
Length: Full length (316 pgs)
Other: M/M, Anal Play
Rating: 3.5 stars
Reviewed by Cactus
Chase Summers: Golden boy. Beautiful girlfriend, good friends, and a promising future.
Nobody knows the real Chase.
Chase Summers has a razor blade to his wrist and the smell of his lover's goodbye clinging to his skin. He has a door in his heart so frightening he'd rather die than open it, and the lies he's used to block it shut are thinning with every forbidden touch. Chase has spent his entire life unraveling, and his decision to set his sexuality free in secret has only torn his mind apart faster.
Chase has one chance for true love and salvation. He may have met Tommy Halloran in the world of gay-for-pay—where the number of lovers doesn't matter as long as the come-shot's good—but if he wants the healing that Tommy's love has to offer, he'll need the courage to leave the shadows for the sunlight. That may be too much to ask from a man who's spent his entire life hiding his true self. Chase knows all too well that the only things thriving in a heart's darkness are the bitter personal demons that love to watch us bleed.
Chase is deeply in denial about his sexuality but his connection and attraction to Tommy simply can't be denied. Chase has lived his life trying to deny who he really is. Living with an abusive and tyrannical father has shaped Chase to hide almost all of his true emotions and feelings. He even goes so far as to imagine a life married with children. It's not fair to his gorgeous and kind girlfriend but Chase can't face the truth. However, Chase's decision to get into gay porn to experience his deepest desires may just change his life. Not only does he meet the real love of his life in Tommy, but Chase struggles ever harder to maintain the life he thinks he has to live against the riding tide of need for Tommy and reality.
Chase in Shadow is a deeply emotional and intense book. For fans of Amy Lane, you'll already be familiar with her extensive use of angst and emotional torture for the men. For anyone new to the author, be prepared for some Kleenex and reading breaks. Both Chase and Tommy are emotionally broken and scarred men. They struggle with their problems together and individually, which of course only tortures them that much more. The characters are incredibly well developed and thoroughly complex. In fact they are almost too well crafted as broken men because it's hard to imagine they healed as much as they did by the end – though I'm glad they did.
The writing is very good, as typical of Ms. Lane, but it's an intense story. The abuse is all emotional and verbal but the scars are just as real as any physical abuse. There are a lot of tears and breakdowns and painful choices, not all the right choices either. These men pretty much go through hell to find each other and hold on to each other but there's a very solid and exceedingly happy ending. The men are healed by love and therapy and have a bright future if you don't mind going through the incredibly dark parts to get there. The angst is never gratuitous for just for the sake of drama, but instead it shows the complexity and numerous problems both men struggle with.
Although Chase is the third person narrator, Tommy is just as well developed and created. Together the two have to almost break each other to actually get to their happy ending but the payoff is mostly worth the angst. Fans of this author and her style will likely appreciate and like this book the most whereas those new should be readers who especially like tortured souls. Otherwise it may be too much to really appreciate or like. It's a well written story that tackles hard topics and offers a happy ending for lost souls that find out they're not so lost after all.


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We propose today an easy recipe whose quantities are measured in yoghurt pots. All of them but the marijuana… Marijuana Génoise is therefore a simple and inexpensive, soft and delicious sponge cake.
- 125 ml de cannabic Olive oil
- 1 plain yoghurt (125 g)
- Flour – 3 pots of yoghurt
- Sugar – 2 pots of yoghurt
- 1 sachet of powdered yeast (16 g)
- 3 eggs
Pour the yogurt into a bowl and set aside.
Do not throw away the empty pot, it will be the measuring instrument for the other ingredients.
Start by preheating the oven to 180ºC.
Beat the eggs and two pots of sugar in a bowl. Add the cannabis oil, the yoghurt and mix again.
Sift three pots of flour and the baking powder before adding them to the mixture. Beat vigorously to obtain a homogeneous preparation.
Prepare an oven-proof dish for cooking the Cannabis Génoise. Coat it with butter or flour to make it easy to unmould. Pour the preparation into this dish and place it at half height in the oven for 30 minutes at 180ºC.
Check with the blade of a knife to see if the cake is baked (by pulling the blade out of the cake nothing should be glued). Let the Cannabis Génoise rest for a few minutes before unmoulding.
Once cooled, enjoy this Cannabic sponge cake with your favourite drinks: hot chocolate, milkshake, chocolate sauce… Bon appétit!
Sweet Seeds S.L is not responsible for the misuse of the information contained in this article. Cultivation of cannabis may constitute a criminal offence or administrative misdemeanour; please refer to the legislation on cannabis in your place of residence. Sweet Seeds S.L. does not intend in any case to incite non-legal practices.


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The quintessential guide to Montreal's best diners
If there's one thing the French Canadians hate worse than the cursed Americans, it's the fact that they love American food so damn much -- so while they may call them "casse-croûtes", they're not fooling anyone. These are US-style diners, through-and-through, and Montreal is loaded with them. Here are the best in the city...
1. Wilensky's
Going to Wilensky's is like stepping back in time. Hardly anything has changed since they opened back in 1932 and in this case, that's a damn good thing. There's no sense in ordering anything here but the Wilensky special; a fried bologna sandwich so good it has its own Wikipedia entry.
2. A.A. Restaurant
If you're looking for an expectedly rude, yet somehow awesome, and downright greasy diner experience, then this is it. The no-nonsense counter-chefs who wear their grease burns like badges, and will make you one of the finest hot dogs in the city.
3. The Green Spot
The chatty wait staff'll make you feel like you've been dining here since before you were even born, and the jovial old-timey atmosphere will make you feel so damn fuzzy inside that it doesn't even matter how the food tastes -- but we don't have to tell ya -- you know it's good. Especially recommended: the onion-ring & pogo stick poutine. It don't get greasier than that.
4. Decarie Hot Dog
A cozy little joint tucked away at the end of the metro line -- Decarie Hot Dog's a little out of the way for most people, but it's totally worth the trip. Not only do they make a mean steamy, but they've also got what locals consider the best fries in town.
5. Salonica
Taking the classic diner booth/counter format, Salonica adds a little flair thanks to the extensive pizza menu, and its Greek-style gyros, souvlakis, and pitas, their Chinese-style won-tons, and a scallop poutine. But don't worry, you can still get a burger.
6. Moe's Diner
This humble little hideaway's got all the classic fixings. Game shows on the TV by day and sports on the TV by night. Tiffany lamp-lit booths, and autographed portraits of hockey players hanging on dingy walls -- and not ironically either. Most of it's '58 original. Plus, they'll serve you breakfast at 4a with your toast all buttered up for you.
7. Beaubien Nouveau Système
They may as well have put nostalgia on the menu in this joint. They're so no-nonsense here that they don't even bother with an order pad. They'll ask you what you want, call it out, and somehow, despite any acknowledgement from the cooks, it'll appear on the counter a few minutes later. Recommended? The bacon-loaded poutine.
8. Fameux Viande Fumée et Charcuterie
Bang-for-your-buck quality meals, excellent service, and nothing less -- they're known for their smoked meat (and rightly so), though worth taking a pass at is their poutine served gratiné-style, wherein they throw the dish into the oven just before serving, to make the cheese curds crisp up.
9. Paul's Patates
Seeing as this place is called "Paul's Potatoes", you should probably sit yourself down on a counter stool, order potatoes in some form (poutine if you know what's good for you), and wash it down with one of their homebrew spruce beers, which is like root beer, except made from pine needles. Yep.
10. Beauty's Diner
Beauty's have built up such a reputation that on most days, you'll have to wait in line to get in, but when you finally do, you can get your hands on their signature mish-mash (it's an omelette loaded w/ hot dog, salami, green pepper & fried onions) or the lox & bagel Beauty's special, and it'll all seem worth it...