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My batch of peers who are returning home from our three years venture in the United States is currently active seeking employment. Thus with it came the quandary of finding a job that not only fits one's personality, but also one's educational background. Unfortunately, the right fit seldom comes by.
For me, I believe in two things: rizq and happiness. I don't easily go for the job that pays the most at the expense of my happiness. If that had been my line of thinking all this while, I would have immersed myself in the study of medicine five years ago—but the thought of becoming a doctor does not make me happy.
Neither does the idea of doing something I am not passionate for in the name of stability.
I believe that rizq comes in many shapes and sizes, and material wealth is just one of them. Just because I would probably spend the rest of my life fighting for a cause that does not pay well does not mean my life is utterly doomed.
Yet, it still breaks my heart when the following question is asked regarding my impending internship: "How much does it pay?" They didn't try to understand what an amazing opportunity it would be for me to intern with one of Asia's top think tanks; they didn't try to understand that this is what I signed up for when I chose political science as a career path; they didn't try to understand how happy the thought of working with the best brains make me feel. There will always be costs and benefits to everything, but the benefits don't always have to be in greens.
Sure, you can either do what you love or learn to love what you do. Both equally excellent advices, but I would rather let my heart be the leader than be led because I believe that if you find happiness in doing what you love, it will be difficult to find yourself feeling empty once everything has come to pass.
Maybe I'm not being realistic, or maybe others are simply too pessimistic.
As a result, I find it baffling when others are baffled by my lifelong dream which is to be a stay-at-home mom. For as long as I can remember, I have always talked about being married and becoming a mom—not just any mom, but a suri rumah. I find it to be the most rewarding job to be able to raise your own children and to watch them grow up. It may not be the most financially ambitious dream; nonetheless, just the thought of it gives my heart such pleasure. It is not a great compromise at all.
In summation, as Muslims, we believe in the concept of rizq. We've heard stories of the rich man who goes to bed feeling lonely and the pauper who enjoys the warmth of a family in his small hut. Happiness is subjective and there are many winding roads to choose from to reach that feeling of contentment we all crave.
At the end of the day, it all boils down to one word: priority. My priority in life has always been to lead a life that I am proud and happy of, even if it may seem unconventional to most.
It may be a mistake to have spoken mightily soon about the future, but it is not a mistake to dream of one where wealth is just a commodity that could keep you sheltered from an increasingly soulless existence.


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I'd like to apologize for two things:
- For not posting to my blog in so long.
- For not continuing the distutils discussion. I'd kind of abandoned the idea for using distutils to distribute my app, but might end up using it to package my gateway, so stay tuned.
With that said, I think it's time for me to share my views on the subject of what a good Kamaelia component is. Some of these are general rules of thumb of computer science, but they bear repeating here too. So here it goes. My rules for writing good Kamaelia components:
- Keep it simple, avoid premature optimization, and take small steps. If you're not totally new to programming, you've probably heard this a million times before. But a reminder never hurts.
- Design your components to work well with others. You don't know what someone else will want to use them for. For example, I'm using Ryan's HTTPServer code to serve webpages via XMPP. I won't get into the technical details of how that works here in my blog, but suffice it to say that I'm using Ryan's code for something I'm for sure he didn't imagine it would be used for. And it works pretty well. Make sure to keep in mind that rule 1 overrides this rule, though. Don't convolute your code because you think someone else may want to use it later.
- Don't forget about shutdown handling. Let's face it. Making your components shut down properly in Kamaelia/Axon is a pain. I think Michael and Matt will both agree with me on this. But don't ignore it. That will only make the problem worse.
- Beware the "one true" programming paradigm, including Kamaelia. Since I've been programming in Kamaelia, I've begun to wonder how I'll ever transition back to "normal" programming. Indeed, Kamaelia is a fun and inventive way to program concurrently. But that doesn't mean that it's best suited for every situation. You may find that it's better to just go with plain old structured or object oriented programming for some problems. And there's nothing wrong with that. Personally, I use what I like to call a "wrap around" rule. That is to say, I always try to progam the solution I can wrap my head around the easiest. Chances are, I can get Kamaelia to do just about anything I want it to do. But if I find myself unable to fathom how I'll do something in Kamaelia, I don't do it in Kamaelia.
- Be creative and have fun. I constantly am trying to think of new ways to do old problems. And sometimes it doesn't work out so well. But the worst case scenario is that I learn a new way not to do things and have to start over. Best case scenario is that I find something innovative.
- Be lazy. I won't get too much into the specifics of this, but I see a lot of components written using a lot of unnecessary code. For example, when you check an inbox, how many times have you written the following lines of code:
while self.dataReady('some_inbox'): msg = self.recv('some_inbox') do_stuff_with_msg(msg)
You may not realize it, but Axon components now have a built in function Inbox that takes care of two of those three lines for you. Thus, those three lines can be written using a simple list comprehension:
[do_stuff_with_msg(msg) for msg in self.Inbox('inbox')]
In my opinion, that's a lot more readable than the first version.
You may agree or disagree with the points I bring up. And that's fine. But those are my views on what it takes to write good systems using Axon and Kamaelia.

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It's Spring! Even if it doesn't feel like it outside. Winter is generally a difficult time to stay motivated. Shorter days, colder temps and the lack of sun do not help. But Spring is here and below are some
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MSI PI Tian He, an associate professor in the computer science and engineering department, is among the researchers named a 2014 Resident Fellow of the Institute on the Environment (IonE). IonE Fellows conduct interdisciplinary research that seeks to understand and address environmental problems. Professor He will be working on a project to conduct environmental crowd-sensing data in a Chinese metropolitan area using sensors on taxicabs. This project is related to his group's research using MSI resources, which uses traffic data from multi-modal online feeds to study and optimize urban transit systems. The huge amount of data now available allows transportation experts to build systems that can deal with changes in the urban environment.


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Sometimes politicians are dicks. Can't really blame 'em. If anyone reads Riptide enough, it shouldn't come as a surprise that I'd probably be a sarcastic dick too if, God forbid, I ever had to sit through painfully boring city government meetings.
Doral Mayor Juan Carlos Bermudez unfortunately got caught being a dick on the YouTubes! It's such a scandal that it apparently warrants a writeup in the Miami Herald. In the clip above, while talking about the design for city police vehicles, he says, "I don't like the avant-garde, designer, 'I think I'm Frank Lloyd Wright,' Pierre Cardin car." I kind of want to see a Frank Lloyd Wright police car. Seems maybe Vice Mayor Pete Cabrera would like to see it too, and begins fighting with Bermudez about this pretty inane little measure. The mayor tears Bermudez apart, in 'I am the mayor, you are just some appointed vice mayor' fashion.
There's nothing really meaty here, unless you think local politicians acting like kids is meaty. The other two videos can be found after the jump. In one, Bermudez is a dick to the police chief, and in another, he is a dick to a council member -- both in supreme sarcastic dick fashion.
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It is very rare that you can find a beatkmaker / producer who sounds like something new. Well, Kognitif is one of the few who can. His tracks are an earful blend of trip hop, instrumental hip hop, electro and who knows what else… and it sounds insanely great. Little bits and pieces of space will make you want more and in no time all his beats are totally addictive. Give it a try, it's like a drug.
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A truly unique soundPosted: July 4, 2012 by rbbnmthrbbt in albums
Tags: abstract hip hop, bandcamp, beatmaker, chill, chillout, downtempo, electro, french, hip hop, instrumental, kognitif, my space world, trip hop
Blunted MelodiesPosted: June 11, 2012 by rbbnmthrbbt in dj mixes, downloads
Tags: abstract hip hop, anitek, blunted melodies, chill, chillout, dj cam, dj krush, download, dusted wax kingdom, dwk, eliphino, free, instrumental, jazz, jenova 7, mista 93, mix, monome, mr. moods, netlabel, ribbonmouthrabbit, rmr, tab, the blue squares, trip hop, vibe, wax triptych
…is the title of my latest mix that got very nice compliments from my present heroes in music. I am very grateful for all the listeners and feedback, hopefully I can become even better. This mix is full of classic trip hop / abstract hip hop tracks and artists but you can also hear tunes from producers who quickly became favourites in my book even though I've only heard them first this year. The basic idea came when a friend of mine asked if I can recommend tracks or artists that sound like Dig This Vibe by Dj Krush. My first idea for him was Dj Cam's Mad Blunted Jazz and then mononome, The Blue Squares and off I went on one of the finest digging trips of my life so far. I had about 1100 tracks to check and you will certainly enjoy the 23 tracks that made it into the mix. Their atmosphere and chilled vibes will probably be a trip for you just like making the mix was for me. Feed your ears!
Még bele sem hallgattam…Posted: April 3, 2012 by rbbnmthrbbt in albums, downloads
Tags: abstract hip hop, album, download, figub brazlevic, free, hip hop, ingyen, instrumental hip hop, music, oldschool, oldschool future, sampled, zene
…de már le is szedtem. Mivel megbízható forrás tollából olvastam, hogy remek az album, közzé teszem mielőtt meghallgattam volna. Maximum megcáfoltok… egy próbát megér. Elég hosszú a görgető sáv? Elmondom miért… mert 42 track van az albumon, azért! Legközelebb pedig elmondom ki volt a forrás.


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Pakistan's Election Commission said Friday former sports-celebrity-turned politician, Imran Khan, is the winner of the parliamentary election, but his party failed to win enough votes for an outright majority and will have to form a coalition government.
The announcement came hours after Khan had declared his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PT) party the winner Thursday. In a televised election victory speech, he pledged to tackle poverty and endemic corruption through a revamped governance system in the country.
Khan delivered the speech as about 90 percent of the results from Wednesday's parliamentary polls had been compiled. His party was well ahead of its main rival, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) of jailed former prime minister, Nawaz Sharif.
?Election rigging alleged
Almost all the main rival parties have alleged the polls were rigged and manipulated in favor of Khan, allegations the independent Election Commission of Pakistan rejected.
Chief Election Commissioner Sardar Mohammad Raza strongly defended the voting process as free and fair.
"These elections were 100 percent transparent and fair ... there is no stain," Raza insisted while speaking to reporters early Thursday.
The commission admitted that its electronic reporting system collapsed shortly after vote counting began late Wednesday, causing unprecedented delays in announcing results.
Khan also promised to provide any assistance required to investigate the rigging charges, though he declared the polls as "the fairest in Pakistan."
Analysts say partial election results suggest Khan's party, with the help of smaller groups and independents, is poised to establish governments not only at the center but possibly in three of Pakistan's four provinces.
?Islamic welfare state
Khan pledged in Thursday's speech to deliver on campaign promises, saying he would turn Pakistan into an "Islamic welfare state."
The would-be government, he said, would not use the palatial prime minister's residence in Islamabad and would use the space for other priorities as it focuses on good governance and economic challenges facing the country.
"I would be ashamed to live in such a large house. That house will be converted into an educational institution or something of the sort," he said. "Our state institutions will be stronger, everyone will be held accountable. First I will be subjected to accountability, then my ministers and so on."
Khan acknowledged while speaking to VOA on the eve of the election that the economy is the biggest challenge facing Pakistan.
"The only way we can overcome this is by revamping the way we do governance in this country, strengthening institutions and then spending it on our human beings," Khan noted. This is "the rock bottom" for Pakistan, he warned.
"Never have we fallen so low as we have right now in terms of human development, in terms of the cost of doing business, in terms of our economy going down the drain. So, the challenges are huge but they can only be done ... if we change the way we do governance in this country."
Sharif's party has been for months accusing the military of covertly helping Khan's election campaign, charges both Khan and the military have strongly denied.
The PML-N's electoral chances also have been shaken by Sharif's conviction in absentia earlier this month on corruption charges involving expensive properties he and his family held overseas.
Sharif, who immediately was placed in custody after returning from Britain nearly two weeks ago, has denounced the verdict as politically motivated. He accused a covert military-judiciary alliance of trying to keep him out of politics and undermining the integrity of his PML-N party.
Khan and his party were instrumental in leading street protests and fighting legal battles to win the conviction in corruption cases against Sharif.
Foreign policy
In his brief speech, Khan also spoke about how his party intends to deal with foreign policy challenges facing Pakistan.
Years of wars in Afghanistan have inflicted unprecedented sufferings on Afghans and they need peace, he said. The new government will make all possible efforts to promote peace in Afghanistan to ensure peace in Pakistan, Khan vowed.
"I also want to build relations with Afghanistan to a point where we have open borders just like those within the European Union," he added.
Khan said he would seek a mutually beneficial and balanced relationship with the United States.
"We want to improve our relations with India, if their leadership also wants it. This blame game that whatever goes wrong in Pakistan is because of India and vice versa brings us back to square one. If they take one step toward us, we will take two, but we at least need a start."
The election is just Pakistan's third peaceful transition of power. The military has ruled the Muslim-majority nation of more than 200 million people for nearly half of the country's 71-year-history.
Wednesday's vote was disrupted by militant attacks and incidents involving gunfire between political rivals.
The deadliest incident occurred in Quetta, capital of southwestern Baluchistan province, where a suicide blast ripped through a crowed of political activists, voters and security personnel, killing more than 30 people. The Islamic State terrorist group claimed responsibility for the bloodshed.
The campaign leading up to the July 25 vote had been marred by violence that left more than 170 people dead.


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July 2005: Bedtime is the theme of this special issue of Sesame Street Magazine. "Good night, sleep tight" welcomes the opening notes. Content in this issue is designed to deal with bedtime fears and anxieties, and to help turn bedtime into fun time. Cynthia Jabar, Maggie Swanson, Robert Neubecker, Tom Brannon, Joe Ewers, David Dees, Bob Berry, Colleen Pidel and Ron Zalme all provided illustrations for this issue. This issue also includes content from Sesame Street Sign Language ABC with Linda Bove.
Includes a mini-poster called Sittin' on the Moon featuring Ernie sitting on the moon in pajamas, from the book I Don't Want to Live on the Moon, illustrated by Dagmar Fehlau. The poster page also includes a cut-out bookmark with the phases of the moon.
- Bedtime on Sesame Street
- Elmo's World of Blankets
- DREAM a Little Dream
- 1 Summer Night
- N - Night Shift
- Global Grover --- A Wink in Time
- Sesame Safari --- Nocturnal Animals
- Dragon Tales --- Dragon Land Lullaby with Cassie and Kiki
- Happy Healthy Monsters Calendar --- July 2005
- Big Bird's Fridge
- Play with Me Sesame --- Lights Off, Lights On
Big Bird's Fridge includes the book Elmo in Dreamland. The characters' bedtime routines are shown throughout the magazine. The Global Grover feature notes that at the time many Sesame Street characters are getting ready for bed, there are places in the world where people are playing in the park in the afternoon, or starting school in the morning.
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Computer and network technologies have become indispensable tools in virtually all post-secondary academic programs. The Internet network provides a rich environment for electronic communication and information access. Networking services create new options for independent and convenient access to on-line library catalogs, books, journals, encyclopedias, dictionaries, newspapers, and other information resources for individuals with disabilities who have computer systems, adaptive technology, and network access.
The Internet is a collection of networks that use the same protocol suite in order to function as a single, giant network. It joins a wide variety of devices from laptop computers to supercomputers and connects more than ten million people around the world. Many people connect to the Internet through colleges, universities, corporations, and other organizations. In addition, some commercial service providers allow individuals to purchase accounts. These services usually charge an initial setup fee and an hourly fee.
Access to computers and the Internet is an integral part of the DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) project at the University of Washington. The goal of DO-IT is to increase the participation of individuals with disabilities in science, engineering, and mathematics academic programs and careers. DO-IT Scholars are high school students with disabilities who have an interest and aptitude in science and mathematics. They are loaned computer systems and appropriate adaptive technology. DO-IT Scholars are provided with Internet connections and matched with Mentors. Mentors are practicing engineers, scientists, and post-secondary students in science, engineering, and mathematics; most have disabilities themselves. DO-IT Scholars attend two summer programs at the University of Washington where they are introduced to college life and to disciplines in science, engineering, and mathematics.
How do DO-IT Scholars access the Internet?
DO-IT Scholars use a variety of adaptive computer technologies. For example, those who are blind use voice and Braille output. Individuals with mobility impairments use alternative keyboards. Individuals with low vision use enlarged characters displayed on large monitors. Standard computers, modems, and communications software are used for Internet access once the appropriate adaptive technology is acquired. Most DO-IT Scholars access the Internet from home using standard telephone lines.
The following creative means for providing dial-up Internet access from DO-IT Scholar homes are employed:
- DO-IT Scholars who are within local phone calling distance from the University of Washington are given dial-up access through the UW modem pool to the DO-IT host computer, hawking (a DECstation 5000).
- Other colleges and universities become DO-IT Partners by providing local pass-through accounts to some of the DO-IT Scholars. Scholars dial local numbers, log on pass-through computers, and telnet to hawking at the University of Washington.
- Corporations have provided dialup Internet access through their computer systems for some DO-IT Scholars.
- The Washington State Information Processing Consortium, the state-wide data processing consortium for K-12 schools, provides modem access into their network and a pathway to hawking.
- Organizations that provide Internet services for an hourly fee (e.g., Advanced Network Services and Washington Library Network) have waived hourly fees for a fixed number of hours of access as a contribution to the project. Beyond the granted hours, DO-IT pays the hourly charge.
For what purposes do DO-IT Scholars use the Internet?
Once appropriate methods are found to operate computers, the Internet provides many options for electronic communication and information access. For example, DO-IT Scholars who have visual impairments can access materials electronically and their adaptive technologies provide voice, Braille, and large print output. Individuals who cannot remove materials from shelves, hold newspapers, or turn pages in a book can use their adaptive devices to access materials to read and manipulate independently on their screens.
DO-IT Scholars also use the Internet to:
- communicate with mentors and other participants;
- communicate with individuals and groups around the world who have common interests in science, engineering, mathematics, disabilities, and/or post-secondary education;
- participate in projects that involve electronic communication and technical work;
- access information, including on-line
- college catalogs,
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- newspapers,
- dictionaries,
- government documents,
- databases; and
- maintain a central site of electronic resources for those interested in disability-related issues and science, engineering, and mathematics academic programs and careers.
Electronic tools used by DO-IT participants include:
- PINE electronic mail,
- LISTSERV, LISTPROC discussion lists,
- Chat,
- UWIN (University of Washington Information Navigator), CWIS,
- Gopher, Veronica,
- Telnet,
- File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Archie,
How can others interact electronically with DO-IT?
- To contact staff or request project information, send electronic mail to email@example.com.
- To send a message to all DO-IT Scholars or Mentors, send electronic mail to one of the following addresses: firstname.lastname@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com.
- To discuss issues pertaining to individuals with disabilities and their pursuit of science, engineering, and mathematics (sem) academic programs and careers, and to obtain electronic versions of the bi-monthly DO-IT newsletter, DO-IT News, and other project information, subscribe to the doitsem discussion list at http://mailman.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/doitsem/.
- To receive the electronic version of DO-IT News and other project publications, without being involved in the full doitsem discussion, request a subscription to DO-IT News by sending electronic mail to email@example.com.
- For information resources related to DO-IT, disabilities, adaptive technology, science, engineering, mathematics, and post-secondary education, access the DO-IT gopher by typing at your host system prompt "gopher hawking.u.washington.edu".
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To order free publications or newsletters use the DO-IT Publications Order Form; to order videos and training materials use the Videos, Books and Comprehensive Training Materials Order Form.
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Another Wednesday another woman crush, this time on Jessy Lanza. These ladies just make it too easy. Following our hearts to Canada this week, Jessy is an experimental R&B/ electronic pop artist with endless amounts of talent.
Since emerging onto the scene in 2013 Jessy Lanza has been making smooth, consistent waves. Finding herself on 'Best New Artist' lists and having her debut album Pull My Hair Back shortlisted for the Polaris Music Prize, that was just the beginning for Jessy.
Since then she has collaborated with Caribou, toured the world and released her second album Oh No last year. This record was complete embodiment of who Jessy Lanza is as an artist. It was honest, unique and proud. Oh No also went on to be shortlisted for the Polaris Music Prize as well as landing in Pitchforks top 20 pop and R&B albums of 2016.
It was the single It Means I Love You that has really helped put Jessy's name on the map last year. Her production and songwriting on this track is unparalleled. Exercising her love for experimental beats, she is creating a sound that is identifiably her own. However it won't be long before others catch on.
A couple of weeks ago BBC Radio 1 aired Jessy's first residency. Again showcasing her tastemaker ear for underground sounds, her show featured experimental R&B, footwork and techno. Jessy Lanza is one emancipated woman and it is incredibly inspiring.
While you proceed to follow Jessy Lanza on every social media platform possible, have a listen to her song that came #34 in Pitchforks top 100 songs of 2016 below.


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text: World Bank employees condemned the bank's board for thanking Wolfowitz for his service [Reuters] Wolfowitz, 63, said he was pleased the board "accepted my assurance that I acted ... in what I believed were the best interests of the institution, including protecting the rights of a valued staff member". Your Views "Wolfowitz must resign because... his act of favouritism for personal interest was wrong" Ibby, Mumbai, IndiaSend us your viewsNow, he said, it was in the best interest of the board that its mission "be carried forward under new leadership". His departure was all but forced, however, by the finding of a special bank panel that he violated conflict-of-interest rules in his handling of the 2005 pay package of his girlfriend, bank employee Shaha Riza. European members led by France, Germany and the Netherlands had said Wolfowitz should step down to salvage the bank's credibility. Wolfowitz said he acted on the advice of a board ethics committee and wanted it to acknowledge its own failures. Review needed The board said it was clear that "a number of mistakes were made by a number of individuals in handling the matter under consideration" and that there was a "need to review the governance framework of the World Bank Group, including the role as well as procedural and other aspects of the ethics committee". Shaha Riza Oxford-educated Arab Muslim British citizen Promotes freedom-women's rights link in the Arab world Worked for the Iraq Foundation, set up by expatriates to overthrow Saddam Hussein after the first Gulf War In her 50s, divorced and has an adult son Apparently started dating Wolfowitz some time after he separated from his wife in 2001 Worked eight years at World Bank before Wolfowitz became president Relationship with Wolfowitz, a Jewish conservative, has drawn gossip Speaks Arabic, French, Italian, Turkish and EnglishThe board's statement made no mention of any financial arrangements related to Wolfowitz's departure, nor did it speak to Riza's future. But under a contract he signed in June 2005 when he became World Bank president, Wolfowitz would receive a year's salary, or around $375,000, if he resigned. The board said it would start the nomination process for a new president immediately. The White House said George Bush, the US president, would quickly announce a new candidate to head the institution. "We would have preferred that he stay at the bank, but the president reluctantly accepts his decision," it said. Wolfowitz's resignation ends a tumultuous two years at the bank where he was dogged by his legacy as an architect of the Iraq war, despite focusing attention on Africa's needs and launching a controversial campaign against corruption. Pressure for him to resign intensified on Wednesday as European countries signalled they would resist a bid by the Bush administration to keep Wolfowitz in the job. The US had tried to a cut a deal that would have separated consideration of his ethics violations from a decision over whether he had the credibility to continue, but only Japan out of the G7 countries sided with Washington. SOURCE: Agencies


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An amazing movie that i wanted to talk about for a long time (or i already talked about it?). I just *cough* downloaded *cough* this movie and i rewatch it again, today. Of course i would get the HD dvd / bluray version if i can find it.
The Fall a movie by Tarsem Singh, present by David Fincher and Spike Jonze is about a tale of a tale during the early 19th century in Los Angeles. Setting in the hospital, an injured stuntman make friend with a 5 years little girl with damaged arm and begins to tell her extraordinary story about 5 great heroic friends (with weird background). The epic adventure begins in the story told by the young man but without the will of living in the real world, he deceived the little girl into helping him getting... Okay spoiler alert.
I want to highlight some of my favourite parts:
1/ The opening scene of the movie. Black and white, slow motion capture every single movement and sequence perfectly frame the mood of the whole movie :) and the triumphant Symphony No.7 by Beethoven.
2/ The part when the young man was telling the story and when the film visualizing the tales, some parts were interrupted by the little girl when she not satisfied with the storyline. So the story of the storytelling intertwine with reality and make funny drastic changes.
3/ The location, setting of the movie...SUPERBLY AMAZING. So unreal but the director said he did not use any CG on the location. Love the vast desert with the contrast of colors.
4/ And the ending with the footages of the oldern stuntman in black and white again with the emotional driven soundtrack by Ludwig Van Beethoven. Masterpiece!
The Fall is visually stunning with captivating story bitterly sweet at the same time. Once again thank you my dear friend Charukphong for introducing this movie to me :) Love it.
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Some fun trivia about this movie:
1/ The film was shot on 26 locations over 18 countries.
2/The director claims that there are no special effects in the film despite its surreal looks. Everything was shot on real locations.
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Trip Overview
What's the best way to experience the incredible South West of the United States? It's by heading down the coast from the La La Land of Los Angeles to the Mexican border in San Diego, turning east to the wonders of the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon, before taking in the lights and sights of Las Vegas on your way back to the sunny sea of the City of Angels. Everywhere on this tour is completely different and you'll see incredible things along the way.
- Start your tour in star-studded Los Angeles
- Explore the vibrant Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego
- Dare to peer over the edge into the enormous Grand Canyon
- Pretend you're on a U2 album cover in Joshua Tree National Park
- Put it all on red in Las Vegas's incredible casino resorts
Accommodation & Transportation
Food & Meals
- We operate a Food Kitty on this trip - you have the option to contribute US$10 a day which will cover your meals whilst camping
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- Services of a TrekAmerica tour leader
- Private transportation with free Wi-Fi
- All accommodation, camping fees & equipment (except sleeping bag)
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- Prices quoted are land only. Call us on 0333 999 7951 for a flight quote (UK only).
- This tour requires a minimum number of five to operate. On rare occasions we may run with lower numbers.
- This tour is designed for travellers aged 18-38
Our routes have been carefully chosen to include the best overnight stops, highlights and included experiences, with plenty of optional activities to choose from. No two Trek trips are the same, with stops at some of your tour leader's favourite places and occasional changes to the itinerary, so get ready for one awesome adventure!
As this tour departs at 07:30 hrs we recommend that you book pre tour accommodation. Please request further details at time of booking.
Say goodbye to Hollywood as you head south to California's second largest city, sunny San Diego. Take to the Gaslamp Quarter to experience the city's bar scene or go further afield to La Jolla Cove for the chance to see seals and sealions lazing on the beach. No visit is complete without a trip to Mission Bay, with beaches that really put the sand in San Diego!
Optional Activities
The view from your TrekAmerica vehicle changes as you get further inland. The sparkling sea gives way to sun kissed sand dunes Mojave Desert and Joshua Tree National Park. Make sure you tick Arizona off your list as you make your way towards some of the most spectacular scenery in the United States and set up camp right by the curves of the Colorado River.
A canyon so good they put Grand in front of it! This natural wonder will leave you speechless as it stretches for miles before your very eyes. Hike up, hike down, hike all around the majestic landscape and don't forget to take the optional helicopter flight to really get a sense of the canyon's size. Head down to the rim early for one of the best sunrises seen anywhere in the world.
Optional Activities
It's bright lights, big city time as you arrive in the adult playground of Sin City. Here you can indulge in all-you-can-eat buffets, take in a show or ride high above the city on the world's tallest Ferris wheel. People-watching is a must as you see the Bellagio fountain show and try not to be dazzled by the bright lights of the extravagant and garish hotels on the Strip.
Optional Activities
Before your tour ends in Los Angeles, there's still time to enjoy an amazing drive from the desert, through the mountains, into the concrete urban sprawl of the City of Angels. Say goodbye to your tour leader but stick around and take a drive out to Venice Beach and watch the city go by from of a boardwalk bar, or see the stars of the Hollywood Walk of Fame in LA's most famous district.
This tour ends at approximately 17:00 hrs. We can book you post-tour accommodation at our gateway hotel if required. If you are planning to fly tonight, please do not book a flight that departs before 21:00 hrs.
Our tours depart at designated hotels in our gateway cities, so it's a great idea to book a room for the night before and after your tour. It's also worth staying extra nights to explore the city more. You must book these hotels in advance either online with your tour or by contacting our friendly sales team.
475 N Pacific Coast Hwy, El Segundo, CA 90245, United States
Close to the city's airport, the Aloft is a short walk from Aviation/LAX station on the Los Angeles County Metro Rail Green Line for easy to access to this sprawling city.
Please contact our Sales Team for a quote.
This hotel offers a free 24 hour shuttle service. Please call +1 424 2905555 or speak to the hotel reception to arrange.
Our specialist flights department can offer UK customers a great airline fare to all of our Trek destinations. We have preferred contracts with many international carriers and have secured some of the most competitive prices in the industry.
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- Secure your flight with a deposit of only £125 per person
- Date changes free of charge (subject to terms)
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At TrekAmerica we believe that your safety and enjoyment are the most important parts of your holiday. That's why we recommend you take out insurance as soon as your booking is confirmed. TrekAmerica can offer you comprehensive travel insurance which is completely tailored for your trip and is specially designed to include all the activities listed we do.
If you do not take our policy, you must ensure that the policy you do take offers an equivalent level of protection and covers you for the activities involved - be aware that some policies do not include, or restrict, coverage for this type of travel.
See our insurance page for more information.
There are loads of exciting optional activities available for you to choose from during your trip giving you the flexibility to do the things you want to and leave out the things you don't. A list of optional activities and approximate costs are shown at the end of each day by day itinerary descriptions above.
Your tour leader will arrange your chosen activities during the tour so no need to pre-book. You'll also pay for these locally so ensure you budget for the bucket list items!
As local weather conditions and seasonality can change not all optional activities may be available on your trip and prices can be subject to change.


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Economic Development is viewed as a vital element in keeping the Wairoa District alive and thriving, both now and into the future. WDC works closely with the community to develop ideas and assist in turning thoughts into reality. This happens on many levels – from small community initiatives to large scale plans involving multiple entities.
Economic Development is a key area of development for the Wairoa District. With the implementation of the Government's regional growth programmes, regional economic development plans are now in place for the Hawke's Bay (Matariki – Regional Economic Development Strategy) and for Tairāwhiti (Te Huarahi Hei Whai Oranga - The Tairāwhiti Economic Action Plan).
This connected approach to economic development not only benefits Wairoa as a community but also demonstrates to the wider region the efforts that Wairoa is contributing to economic development in our very unique Wairoa way.
This Economic Development Plan looks at a collaborative approach to economic development for the Wairoa district, partnering with interested parties to develop further a Council environment which assists businesses and individuals to bring about real change for Wairoa and supporting whanau within the district to realise their full potential where relevant and appropriate.
To find out more about how these themes have been developed into a plan, click here.
The Wairoa District Council is working alongside with iwi and hapu, the business sector, central government agencies and other local authorities in our region on this strategy and the actions resulting out of it. The aim is to grow jobs across the region, increase household incomes and raise Hawke's Bays economic performance up into the top quarter of New Zealand regions.
To achieve these aims, the strategy sets out the steps needed to help existing businesses who want to grow to do so, attract new business, promote great new ideas, attract skilled migrants to work in the areas in which we need more people and plan major public projects that benefit the whole region.
'Every household and every whānau is actively engaged in, contributing to and benefiting from, a thriving Hawke's Bay economy.'
'Ko te kainga, ko te whānau te pūtake; he tau-utuutu te hononga ko te ōhanga o te matau a māui e pakari nei.' - Matariki REDs
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The Wairoa River is an important part of Wairoa's identity.
Over time invasive species, deforestation, and people accessing the river edge have caused erosion along many sections of the river which in some cases has increased sediment deposition in some areas.
Now is the time to take action and reinvigorate Wairoa, to reinforce the importance of the Wairoa River to the Wairoa community, and strengthen its banks, protecting them from further erosion, and teaching new generations of the importance of bank stabilisations in order to safeguard this river. This plan, created by the Hawke's Bay Regional Council after submissions from Upstream Wairoa looks at the opportunities for the Wairoa river and township, and develops concepts and planting applications to allow these opportunities to become a reality.
There have been a number of developments regarding the regeneration of the waterfront area, these include the Sir James Carroll Walkway and signage and the Marine Parade vegetation clearance. The Wairoa Waterfront Enhancement Plan has been a work in progress and builds on the work already being considered around the Wairoa River Waterfront. The Wairoa District Council and Upstream Wairoa will work alongside the Hawke's Bay Regional Council to ensure all appropriate community consultation and engagement activities will be undertaken.
For more information please contact the Wairoa District Council.
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butter, Candy, Confections, Easy, European 90rk Chocolate, Fudge, homemade, peanut butter, Velveeta Cheese, Velveeta Never Fail Fudge, Velveeta Peanut Butter Fudge
Back in the 1970' or 1980's when my mother first discovered this recipe in a Ma Bell (Telephone Workers Cookbook, she was given as a gift) she thought she had to make this just because it was so different.
In addition to wanting to try this new recipe, she was tired to making fudge with a limited success rate, yes even for people that bake and cook all the time fudge can be Rocket Science, either you end up with a fudge to spoon, or something that may require the use of a saw's all, jack hammer or other concrete busting device.
In addition, this recipe provided people with the ability to give something good to people en-mass without breaking the bank to give co-workers over the holidays. The main purpose of the Velveeta is "BULK" to increase volume, something which actual fudge has none of (Chocolate, Cream, Butter, Sugar) and in most cases "PRAYERS"!
My mothers favorite fudge however was Peanut Butter Fudge, more often than not she would test several different recipes a years, taking out news paper & magazine clippings of recipes, cookbooks etc. as we always did with all recipes, scanning them all to see what different ingredients (if any) could be found and then we would take those recipes and make our own recipe. Peanut Butter Fudge also had a much higher success rate than chocolate did, in coming out with the smooth creamy yet firm consistency it was supposed to have.
This recipe can easily be cut in 1/2, this recipe make approximately 7 pounds of fudge. I used a pyrex 11 x 15" large casserole dish and my fudge was approx. 1 1/2 inches thick.
1 1/2 pounds Velveeta Cheese
1 pound Butter
1/2 pound Chocolate (I used 1 pound of Chocolate) with excellent results
(I used 90% Dark European Bitter Chocolate) as the fudge has so much 10X sugar, that I feel there is no reason to use sweetened chocolate in it
4 –5 lbs 10 X Sugar (Sifted)
1 Tablespoon Vanilla
2 Tablespoons Light Corn Syrup
1 1/2 cups chopped Nuts ( I used English Walnuts)
(I experimented with a small batch and left out the nuts and put in 1/2 cup of Craisins, it tasted so close to a Cadbury Fruit and nut bar (I only used the Craisins) the flavor of the craisins with the dark chocolate was out of this world) I would definitely when making this full recipe use 1 1/2 –2 cups of Craisins!
Over the years I have discovered a couple of things about making this fudge, do not attempt to rush it. I used an 8 quart stock pot and a heavier stainless steel long handled spoon to stir it with.
Also I have found that putting all the ingredients in the pan (except the sugar) and setting the electric stove unit to between 3-4 and slowly melting and stirring the ingredients occasionally until fully melted, then increasing the heat to between 4-5 and starting to add the powdered sugar cup by cup, make the job a lot easier.
Add the vanilla or flavoring of your choice at this point
At the time you start to add the sugar, you will notice on both chocolate and peanut butter fudge the ingredients in the pan will "break" or look like a curdled mass swimming in melted butter (Do Not Worry) as you add the sugar and stir at about the third cup of sugar it will all come back together into what is starting to look like fudge.
As you get up to half of the sugar into the recipe increase the heat to between 5-6, and stop! do not put the heat higher or you will have sticking, burning or scorching going on (not good). This way of preparation acts more like a double boiler, continue to add your sugar cup by cup and stirring until you have reached a silky pourable consistency.
Pour into your buttered or parchment lined baking dish and allow to cool at room temp. Then put into the fridge to chill. It is easier to cut into squares if you remove from the fridge and allow to come to room temperature.
Use recipe as above, instead of chocolate, use 8 oz. peanut butter (I used 1 pound) and proceed with the recipe. I used fresh ground smooth and creamy peanut butter from the Mennonite Bulk Food store, I feel that you get a much better peanut butter flavor vs. using a hydrogenated peanut butter.
It has been suggested but I have not tried it yet, that in place of Vanilla to use several tablespoons of a Liquor, such as Gran Marnier, Chambord, even a cream liquor. which would impart a dark chocolate/orange, dark chocolate/berries etc flavor to your fudge.


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The Anesthesia Quality Institute (AQI) created the first nationwide system for collecting individual adverse events from anesthesia, pain management and perioperative care. The Anesthesia Incident Reporting System (AIRS) is an online reporting tool that helps anesthesia providers learn from the experience of their colleagues. AQI reports are used to educate how to reduce or prevent future similar events.
AQI encourages reporting from any individual anesthesia provider who encounters an unintended event related to anesthesia or pain management with the significant potential for patient harm while a patient was under care. Some examples include:
AIRS currently has 4 specialty modules:
All AIRS reports are made over a secure encrypted Internet connection and are maintained in strict confidence (and firewall isolation) on the AQI server.
Reports can be made either anonymously (no record of sender) or confidentially (sender contact information retained). Confidential reporting allows the reporter to modify an initial report with follow-up information; it also allows AQI to contact the reporter to make clear important or ambiguous details.
Legal protection is conferred by AQI's standing as a Patient Safety Organization (PSO). Federal law protects any "patient safety work product" from legal discovery and in fact imposes strict guidelines on the way in which the PSO must preserve the confidentiality of its work.
Per these regulations, the AQI will NEVER reveal the identity of any patient, provider, facility or practice gathered through AIRS.
AIRS data is abstracted by a committee of physicians who help publish Case Reports which appear each month in the ASA Monitor. To view case reports, type "AQI case report" in the Search box and select ASA Monitor from the drop down. The AIRS Committee periodically examines the entirety of AIRS for emerging trends in anesthesia patent safety.
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I first started studying natural therapies ten years ago, in Australia, where I spent time learning a variety of alternative medicine techniques, including aromatherapy. I fell in love with essential oils and began using them around our home, eventually leading me to create my own blends and use them in candle making. Finally in 2017, I had the time and opportunity I needed to take the next step and start actually doing what I had been day-dreaming about…and well, here it is!
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Justin Podur's The Demands of the Dead: A novel is a political murder mystery novel, set in Chiapas, Mexico, dealing with themes of counterinsurgency, the drug war and police violence. In the novel, an investigator from the U.S. is sent to solve two murders with potential international implications, in
Zapatista territory.
The novel is a welcomed addition to this genre as not only does it showcase Podur's superb writing, but, as Megan Kinch notes in her review for Two Row Times, it "transcends the genre" and moves the work into a place where it actually examines the political context and possible solutions, as opposed to those novels which just cater to the status quo.
Interested? I thought so! Read on and enjoy this excerpt from The Demands of the Dead.
We got to Hatuey at sunset. The clueless American couple (us), rather than continue to their planned destination of las montanas an hour up the road where the amber shopping was rumoured to be exquisite, suddenly saw some interesting buildings they wanted to check out, and asked to be let out. The driver stopped the van without skipping a beat and let us off, poker faced and silent. I wondered how many times he had done this. We watched the van drive away.
I looked down at the community of Hatuey, named for an Indian who fought the Spanish on the island of Hispaniola, who, when caught and told that he would go to heaven if he converted to Christianity before they burned him to death, told them he would rather go to hell.
Mexico's highway engineers had carved the highway right into a hill. A wooden house with a corrugated metal roof faced us as we looked down. Specifically, a picture of Che Guevara painted in brilliant colours on one side, and a picture of a skull with a cowboy hat (Zapata?) on the other. Above both, like a poster title, it said, in plain red block letters: 'Hatuey. Community in Rebellion.'
Evelyn threw her backpack over her shoulders and picked up her handbag.
We went down. Zapata the Skeleton and Che adorned what turned out to be the community's store, featuring mostly bare shelves and very basic wares, two plastic tables and four matching plastic lawn chairs, and a TV/VCR combination hanging from a wall hooked up to some improvised electric work.
A serious-faced Zapatista, maybe 25, about 5'9'', built like a small tank, with short hair and no facial hair, a grey tank top, black jeans, and the ubiquitous knee-high rubber boots, met us but didn't bother to introduce himself, just set about checking our credentials and searching our bags. I showed him my letter from Raul.
"Someone will talk to you later." I knew Mexico well enough to know that was a firm commitment. "Walk down the road, and you'll get to your camp." Dismissed.
A single central roadway defined the community. We walked past the church, the clinic, the school, and latrines. The families made their homes just off the main road, in alleyways cris-crossed with clothes lines, big plastic buckets for bathing children, and tiny gardens. At the end of the main road, we arrived at a very heavily painted corrugated metal shack: more revolutionary skeletons, more global icons (Zapata, Villa, Che, Gandhi, Martin Luther King). We'd arrived at the observer house.
Three people came around the side of the house. An indigenous girl, probably nine or 10 years old, wearing traditional skirt and blouse and ponytail, her mother, also in traditional dress, following, and last, a thin, young, modern Mexican woman: tank top with a buttoned shirt open over it, khakis, mountain hiking boots -- clothes you would expect on an American tourist, but fitting closely in a way that you mostly saw on Latin girls. Pretty enough to not be easily forgotten, especially for someone who had seen her the day before.
Susana Mendez, university student, Zapatista supporter, part-time waitress at the Cafe Historia, person of interest in the shootings of two police officers -- at least to Seguridad Publica and the American Embassy. For her to be here already meant she must have left San Cristobal yesterday, probably immediately after I saw her at the chess game at Cafe Historia. What she was wearing suggested she had been out walking recently -- her camp outfit would at least include sandals or flip flops.
She whispered to the little girl "Vaya, mi amor. Nos vemos manana." and the girl and her mother left, the mother nodding greetings at us, the girl appraising Evelyn frankly and me, suspiciously, as she walked past.
"Hola," I said to the girl.
"She hasn't spoken in a while," Susana said, as the girl and her mother continued up the road.
"Like, about a week?"
"About a week, that's right."
Kids go mute sometimes when they witness, or suffer, traumatic events. A kid of her size was in the woods around the same time the killer came on to the main trail, and ran back to this village. She was the right size and and had gone mute at the right time. I looked at her back and her mother's back.
That was probably my little witness, walking up the hill.
What to do about it -- whether I could find a way to get the kid to identify the killer without risking her life, in this place -- I would decide later, when I had more information.
I thought I saw Susana and Evelyn hesitate for a beat, maybe wondering whether to pretend not to know each other, maybe remembering I'd seen them together at the chess game, then embrace. Susana shook my hand and took us into the camp house. We quickly and mostly silently unpacked our stores on the shelves along the wall, working around the accumulated dry goods of previous campers, the fire-blackened pots and pans, and Susana's supplies. I rolled my sleeping bag out on a wooden bed in the corner, and Evelyn immediately rolled hers out on the bed next to mine -- Susana was set up in a hammock on the same side of the room, her flip flops sitting quietly underneath it. A large picnic-style table in the centre of the room dominated the house, and on the other side of it, a fireplace with a grill whose half-burned logs told me that Susana had spent last night here.
Susana, who seemed completely allergic to small talk, wanted to start a fire and get dinner together. We hadn't eaten, so we relied on stuff she'd bought from the store -- avocado, tomato, eggs, onions, oil. She had a big pot of bean soup left from yesterday, and rice with it.
We had unreliable electric lighting and a large bucket of water which we could fill at a tap outside, sufficient to wash dishes. By the time the dishes were clean, the night -- and the cold -- had fallen, but it was not that late. We sat outside the camp on hammocks, looking at the stars and watching swarms of moths play with the outside light bulb, when the no-nonsense, nameless Zapatista from the store came walking down the road.
"I don't know if you want to watch a video at the store," he said, the gentle words out of sync with a tone that demanded we accept.
There were five other people from the community, two other white people I didn't know, and the three of us. The video had already started when we got to store, where all lights were off. We found a bench to crowd together, and Evelyn leaned into me, probably unnecessarily, as we watched.
The video had been edited from one or two hand held cameras. Hundreds of unarmed Zapatistas hurrying somewhere together in the countryside. It was a hot afternoon and they were sweating already, walking, sometimes jogging, on a road. Half were men, in pants and shirts or t-shirts. Half were women, all in traditional dress, white blouses and long blue skirts. Everyone was masked, either with bandanas or balaclavas.
They rushed along, over hills, veering off the road on to a trail, until they came to a clearing with a bunker where a line of Mexican Army troops, fully armed and ready to fight, waited. The Zapatistas surrounded the building.
It wasn't the Hatuey base. I could tell by the topography.
"Where is this, Susana?"
"Somewhere in the Altos, I think." The Altos was the area around San Cristobal.
The Zapatistas didn't hesitate. They charged the troops. The troops didn't move. The Zapatistas got to the line. Each one lined up in front of a soldier - and started talking. The camera moved up and down, getting in close enough to hear the rebels talking.
"Get rid of the gun, let's face each other as equals."
"What are you doing here?"
"Are you here to fight farmers?"
"We're Mexicans, we're farmers, who are you here to fight?"
The soldiers looked off into the distance, most of them very uncomfortably. I didn't envy them, felt relief about never having to put on riot gear and work these kinds of situations again.
This went on for a long time. Ten, fifteen minutes. Reading the soldiers, reading the body language, I didn't think things would immediately get violent. The soldiers on the line looked uncomfortable, embarrassed even, but not scared or contemptuous, which would have meant real danger.
An army commander that I didn't recognize, but whose rank was probably at least Captain, strode out of the bunker. Some rebels broke off and started to talk to him. They told him they didn't want to be out in the sun all day and could he please pack up the base and leave, they didn't need his protection and there was no one here for the army to fight. He told them he had orders to stay. They suggested his orders were incorrect, since there was no one here for the army to fight, he should ask for new orders. He said he would. They said could he please get on the phone to his headquarters and get new orders so he could pack up and leave. The commander looked quite apologetic, afraid even, but he looked too often at the cameras. He was playing to them.
The negotiations went on, like that, with the Zapatistas chanting in the background. I got up, three pairs of eyes on me -- Susana's, Evelyn's, and the nameless Zapatista from the store.
Outside the store, I stood alone for a minute, accompanied only by the sounds of cicadas and crickets competing with Zapatistas and soldiers on video.
Whether deliberately or not, the message I was supposed to get was this: the Zapatistas had a political strategy for fighting the occupation. They were going to use publicity. Lining up and harassing soldiers for the cameras. Camping out in front of the military base. Making the army look like fools, and monsters. Themselves like innocent peasants.
Shooting those police was a military move. If that was the rebels, if it was really them, that meant they'd changed their whole strategy, from one they could win to one they couldn't.
If not them, then who?
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I've been inspired to make bento boxes after viewing the Adventures in Bentomaking by Pikko. I even went out and bought a bento box, with a cute little bear on top, an opening to allow steam to come through, and little compartments. I've been using the bento box to make my lunches.
The Serious Eats weekend challenge was lunch boxes. I haven't really been documenting my bento making because it's usually at night. But I wanted to document my bento box for the Serious Eats challenge. Unfortunately, the bento I originally had planned didn't pan out. I had bought these egg shapers, that were supposed to turn my hard boiled eggs into heart and star shapes. But it didn't work at all. The eggs just came out deformed. So instead, I made a lunch of my mom's cooked food.
Baby brother came back to San Diego today to gear up for a new school year. My mom gave him a bunch of food she cooked for me, little sister and little brother. So for my bento lunch, I had stir fried shrimp with edamame beans, rice, and a soy sauce egg. Thanks mom!


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One of Mexico's most important modern artists, Juan Soriano served as a link between the nationalist imagery of the Mexican muralists and the experimental vanguard of the 1950s and 1960s known as 'La Ruptura'. This title examines the earliest period of Soriano's career.Sullivan, Edward J. is the author of 'Fragile Demon', published 2008 under ISBN 9780300136883 and ISBN 0300136889.[read more]
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COLUMBIA - Seventy mid-Missouri veterans took off on Central Missouri Honor Flight #23 to Washington D.C. early Tuesday morning and returned late Tuesday night.
The one-day trip to Washington D.C. consisted of tours of the WWII Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, Battle of Iwo Jima Memorial, and Arlington National Cemetery.
Central Missouri Honor Flight is an organization that has flown 1,285 veterans to the nation's capital.
While the veterans were visiting D.C., about 100 volunteers were preparing for the veterans arrival in Columbia. Many volunteers made welcome home signs, decorated entrances, helped rent wheelchairs for the vets, took the flight with the vets to make sure they were safe, contacted family members, and more.
"I think the main thing with this group is whenever there's a glitch, or something that needs to be done because, of course, nothing with this many people goes totally smoothly all the time, it just seems like everybody just knows how to fit in and do what they need to do," Central Missouri Honor Flight Coordinator Jan Bell said.
"At the end of such a fantastic day, just to see them when they get off the bus and they're so proud, and they're so happy and you know that you've made some what of a feeling of closure for them for a part of their life," said Bell.
The veterans arrived back in Columbia around 10:15 p.m. escorted by hundreds of motorcycles.
Korean War Air Force Veteran Paul Salois shared his story with many after he got back to Columbia. He taught foreign soldiers and air men to operate the equipment that United States provided them during the Korean War. Salois said his favorite part about serving at Scott Air Force Base during the Korean War was meeting his wife and getting married in 1952.
Salois brought his daughter on the honor flight. He said she she was able to take pictures of him in front of the memorials they visited. Salois explained he was very happy to have the opportunity to go on the honor flight.
The Korean War Veteran said the arrival back to Columbia was unbelievable.
"I couldn't believe 380 some motorcycles following along beside our busses," Salois said. "And then we got here, and thousands of people were here to welcome us, and everyone wanted to shake our hands and welcome us. I never thought, I'd have this kind of a feeling about having been in the service for a few years because it was quite a gratifying experience."


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Let's Talk is packed with real classroom examples and stories to help educators make conferences more manageable and meaningful. Organized by types of conferences, Let's Talk distinguishes between teacher-student talk--which covers one-on-one, small-group, and whole-class conferences--and student-student talk—which includes one-on-one and group peer conferences. In addition to addressing the challenges and needs of teachers, coaches, principals, and staff developers in the elementary and middle level grades, Mark Overmeyer also focuses on how to work with English language learners.
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Introduction: Why Talk?
Part 1: Teacher-Student Talk
Chapter 1: Qualities of Effective Feedback
Chapter 2: One Teacher, One Student: The "Classic" Conference
Chapter 3: One Teacher, Several Students: The Guided Writing Conference
Chapter 4: One Teacher, Many Students: Author's Chair and the Public Conference
Part 2: Student-Student Talk
Chapter 5: Two Students: The Peer Conference
Chapter 6: Several Students: The Peer Review Conference
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About Mark Overmeyer
Mark is a native of Colorado, and received his education at the University of Northern Colorado, Colorado College, and University of Colorado at Denver. He has over 30 years of teaching experience, most of it in Cherry Creek Schools in Denver, Colorado. He has worked as a classroom teacher in grades 2 through 8, a special education and Title I teacher, a coordinator for gifted programming, and as a literacy coordinator. Currently, Mark works full time supporting reading and writing workshops in schools around the US and internationally.
"I became a teacher because school has always felt like home. I never considered another profession. I began working in schools as a senior in high school. . . .I consider myself a lifelong learner, and so teaching is the perfect profession. Teaching is a process: an art that can never be perfected because each day brings new challenges. I work to become a more effective teacher every day, but I always know there is more to learn."
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Dividing up money, debts and everything in your home can be one of the most contentious and emotionally charged aspects of divorce.
You may be afraid that you and your children will have to move out of your home. You may feel worried or angry about giving your spouse things that you worked hard for. You may know little about the household finances and are unsure whether there are assets or debts, or whether your spouse is hiding things from you.
At the LaMantia Law Firm, property division and settlements are a big part of what we do. We understand the stress of dividing the things that encompassed your life together.
Even if you think you know how you want to split your property, it's important to consult with a lawyer who understands the laws related to property division. A lawyer can explain and give you a full understanding of your rights. Our firm has extensive experience with property settlements and we have presented at seminars to teach other lawyers how to draft property settlement agreements.
Our experience tells us that in most cases, you and your spouse will eventually be able to agree on a property settlement – no matter how unlikely that seems at first. People sign marital settlement agreements because:
At the LaMantia Law firm, we gather information and evaluate your true financial picture. We explain which property must be divided and which is yours alone. We will work hard to help you make a settlement that achieves your goals and prepares you to move forward with your life.
And if a settlement isn't possible, we will aggressively represent you at trial.
In South Carolina, there are two ways to divide marital property: either the parties can agree on a property division or the court can order one. In legal terms, "property" doesn't just mean a piece of land – it refers to anything that you own, including furniture, jewelry, cars, cash, investments, and even debts.
The first step in any property division is to determine which property is "marital property" that must be divided between you and your spouse. In general, property that you inherited, received as a gift, or owned before you got married is non-marital property that already belongs to you, it does not get divided as part of the divorce. Property that you acquired during your marriage is marital property.
In South Carolina, marital property is "equitably apportioned" between the husband and wife. This means that the division of property must be fair, but it does not necessarily have to be equal.
If you can't agree on how to divide your property, a judge will assign a value to your marital property. The judge will then divide the property between you and your spouse, taking these factors into consideration:
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A separation agreement, also known as a marital settlement agreement, is a written contract that specifies the duties and obligations of separating or divorcing spouses. Although the phrase "legal separation" is often used in connection with such agreements, under South Carolina divorce law, spouses do not need to sign an agreement before separating. The parties can simply stop living together without any formal declaration or legal agreement. If the spouses plan to divorce, however, a separation agreement is highly advisable.
Much like a premarital (or prenuptial) agreement, a separation agreement requires each spouse to retain his or her own attorney. This is, after all, a legally binding contract. Each spouse must disclose any property he or she owns, together with any other relevant financial information such as income and debts, to the other spouse.
Once signed, the separation agreement should be submitted to a South Carolina family court judge, who will grant final approval. This should be done even if the parties are not yet prepared to seek a divorce or other relief, such as alimony. Judges routinely approve settlement agreements unless there is evidence of fraud, error or coercion.
In South Carolina, all property acquired during a marriage is considered the "marital property" of both spouses. In the event of divorce without a settlement agreement, the family court will make an equitable division of marital property based on a variety of factors. A settlement agreement therefore allows the spouses to make their own division of marital property without the need for judicial intervention.
In addition to dividing property, a settlement agreement may also cover any maintenance and support and alimony owed by one spouse to the other. The agreement may specify the frequency, term and amount of any spousal support payments. Again, in the absence of an agreement, one spouse may seek a judicial order against the other for support.
If the spouses have minor children, the separation agreement may also cover custody and visitation issues. The parties may agree to continue joint custody of the children or permit one spouse to serve as primary custodian. In reviewing any agreement on this subject, the family court is authorized to act in the "best interests of the children," which may or may not be the same thing as the best interest of the spouses.
As explained above, a separation agreement does not, by itself, constitute an action for divorce. Under South Carolina law, spouses must live "separate and apart" for at least one year before seeking a "no-fault" divorce. Otherwise, one spouse must sue the other for divorce based on fault such as adultery, desertion or physical cruelty. Whatever the case, the separation agreement may be submitted to a court before any divorce proceeding commences. The parties may still choose to reconcile even after the court approves a separation agreement.


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Hey there every peoples!
How long has it been since I talked about just Central Coast fossils? Yeah, way too long. So now that i have finally gotten around to it, which one should I do? While I'm not one to let others influence my thought process, the idea for this one came from the geology field course i took this semester.


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We're excited to welcome another new face to my fathers heart's growing team!
Cabinet and furniture maker Craig Hall has joined the company and will be based at our new showroom and workshop at Broadfield Business Park, which opens this month.
Craig has an abundance of industry experience and the level of quality he produces is second to none.
He completed a furniture design and making course in High Wycombe, which is renowned for producing the industry's top professionals working in wood trades.
After holding the role of carpenter at various companies in London, Craig moved back to Sheffield to work for himself.
Seeking a change earlier this year, he jumped at the opportunity to join my fathers heart.
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The beautiful town of Buxton is a famous spa town. The town was originally named 'Aquae Arnematiae' (The Water of the Goddess of the Grove) by the Romans, after they discovered the warm, natural springs located on the site where the Cavendish Arcade now stands. In Roman times, the springs were a huge attraction and still, to this day, tourists come from far and wide to visit and learn more about the thermal springs.
The town was renamed 'Buxton' when the area was a Royal Forest and the King's deer came to graze and drink from the warm springs. There is thought to be a number of reasons on how Buxton got it's name and one suggestion is from 'Buck' and 'Stan' (stones), though another suggestion is Bug-Stan (rocking stones).
In 1572 Dr John Jones produced the first medical journal on Buxton's waters titled 'The Benefit of the Ancient Bathes of Buckstones. On the back of this many more authors wrote on the healing properties of the warm waters. From these accounts, Buxton progressed and continued to grow in importance through the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
Mary Queen of Scots took advantage of these healing properties. She often spent her summers in Buxton during the time that the Earl of Shrewsbury had her kept under house arrest. The Old Hall Hotel, which is only 100 metres from the Cavendish Arcade, was in fact, built for Mary Queen of Scots to stay in during these summers. It is believed that the warm spring water helped to cure her rheumatism, which was thought to be caused by the damp conditions of the castle prisons. Other well known visitors from the Elizabethan court passed thorough the town. Including, Lord Burghey, the Earl of Sussex, and the EarI of Leicester, a favourite of Queen Elizabeth. All hatching plots in the support of the Scottish queen.
In 1852-1853 Henry Currey, the Duke of Devonshire's architect, designed and built the Thermal Baths on the original site of the Roman Baths. The building was opened in 1854 and was open to the public and was also used extensively for the patients of The Devonshire hospital (The Dome) to help aid their recovery.
Sadly, due to the advances in technology and the advances in medicine, the use of the baths saw a down turn and the baths were eventually closed…….but not forgotten!
In 1987 the thermal baths were re-developed and were converted into The Cavendish shopping arcade. The Thermal Baths were an integral part of the design of the Arcade. The history of Buxton's famous baths can be seen throughout the arcade and the actual baths themselves can be seen through a glass panels in the floors. There is a beautiful, barrel vaulted, stained glass canopy covering the arcade.
The arcade has grown over the years and now houses some of the best boutiques in and around Buxton.


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Our after-school program keeps your child safe, happy and engaged in constructive pursuits with a staff that is dedicated to enriching your child's experience, acting as mentors, and providing positive role models. Transportation to Rec'ing Crew is provided by Centerville City Schools. Rec'ing Crew is for children in grades K-5 and is offered every day that Centerville schools are in session. Sign up to participate one day a week, every day, or somewhere in between. Pay for only the days you need.
Children will have the opportunity to splash around in the center's awesome swimming pool facility, "climb the walls" of our 24-foot climbing wall, enjoy a movie and snack on a theater-size movie screen, and run and play outdoors in the 26-acre park that features a butterfly playground, interactive musical toys and nature trails. Time is set aside for homework each day so that families may enjoy more quality time at home each evening.
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When parents register their child after August 1 – including anytime during the school year – the membership fee and the first month's payment is due at the time of initial registration. All payments can be made at the Recreation Center, Rec West or online once registration has taken place.
The program will operate from August 24, 2020 – June 3, 2021 until 6:15 pm daily. Alternate programs will be offered on School Days Off and Spring Break. A separate fee will be required for those programs.
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(CNN) - White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel is stepping down from his position, President Barack Obama announced Friday.
Listen to CNN's Candy Crowley and Dick Uliano discuss the change of guard at the White House:
And now to take the crime and corruption of the Obama administration back to where it started, Chicago, a city that doesn't need more crime, corruption and robbery by public unions. I can see a future Detroit here.
Rahm will be a good mayor for Chicago he is smart and he has talent my opinion he waste his 2 years life he did lot of good things in this 2 years but he would have done more
Wasn't it Rahm who said "never let a crisis go to waste."? Well, now we can add never let a White House departure not become an "Oprah moment." When Rahm brings up his parents am I supposed to want to hug him? Is this political theater devised to manipulate us or are our leaders such wimps that they need to share their feelings on the national stage? In any case, I can see Al-Qaeda using footage from the W.H. announcement as part of a recruiting video with the title "Are you kidding? We're fighting these wussies? "
Thank you Rahm, and good luck !


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4th Annual Hunter Hell Track
On 20, Mar 2014 | No Comments | In Events | By nick
Flour City's 4th Annual Hunter Hell Track will be held this Saturday March 22nd. This year the skate-style course will be slightly toned down but, even longer than last years! Hunter Hell Track is free to enter and there will be 75 public spots open to snowboarders only of all ages. The event is always a nonprofit event and once again we will be raising money for Hoods to Woods Foundation.
Final registration will be held at the Yurt from 10am-11:30am. A riders meeting will be held at the Yurt prior to the contest at 11:30am. The contest runs from Noon until completion. The Awards / Prizes will be handed out to the top 3 overall times within each division after the final racer crosses the finish line.
Divisions are based around the ages who have signed up so far:
Young Bucks 13 – 17
Younger Amateurs 18 – 35
Older Amateurs 35+
Women Amateurs
The Official After Party will be held once again at The Spinning Room with Tim MacKenzie's band The Stripdown. This is a 21+ event and $5 at the door. So, wax your shred unit and show your support for Hoods to Woods by shredding a skate-style rhythm course at Hunter Mountain!
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