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NELI jacket island green
Neli winter jacket is a stylish long parka. The hood is lined with a black material subtly featuring the name "GOLDBERGH" all over. The sides of the jacket have a long zip down to your middle. The jacket also has two pockets on the outside and an inside pocket.
- Parka
- An inside pocket
- Fixed hood
- Cuffs in the sleeve
- Water resistance: WP 5000 mm
- Breathable: MVP 5000/SM/24 HRS
- Available in the colour: black and island green
- Length middle back: 104 cm (for size 38)
- Article number: GB02-30-192
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100% polyester/ 90% down / 10% feathers
Washing instructions WHITE: wash at 30 degrees, do not bleach, dry at low temperature, lightly iron, do not dry clean.
Washing instructions other colours: wash at 30 degrees, do not bleach, do not tumble dry, do not iron, do not dry clean.
Wash with similar colours, inside out with the zip closed, regularly shake out whilst drying.
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text: "Szarkowksi's thinking, whether Americans know it or not, has become our thinking about photography." – US News & World Report, 1990 During his nearly three-decade tenure as Director of the Department of Photography (1962-1991) at The Museum of Modern Art in New York, John Szarkowski recast the world's thinking about the art of photography. His radically new conception of the medium's possibilities — and its limitations — influenced a great range of critics, historians, theorists, and photographers. With his legacy as groundbreaking curator, steward of an unparalleled collection at MoMA, and keenly nuanced critic, he stands as one of the giants of 20th Century art history. In this lecture on Ansel Adams, Szarkowski tackles the deeper significance of Adams' work beyond his enduring popularity as an environmental pioneer and rhapsodist of the American West. "Adams did not photograph the landscape as a matter of social service, but as a form of private worship. It was his own soul that he was trying to save. He was confessing to a private knowledge that is almost surely incommunicable but that he was nevertheless obliged to attempt to photograph."

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Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc, today announced it would recall approximately 2.3 million vehicles to correct sticking accelerator pedals on specific Toyota Division models. This action is separate from the on-going recall of approximately 4.2 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles to reduce the risk of pedal entrapment by incorrect or out of place accessory floor mats. Approximately 1.7 million Toyota Division vehicles are subject to both separate recall actions.
"In recent months, Toyota has investigated isolated reports of sticking accelerator pedal mechanisms in certain vehicles without the presence of floor mats," said TMS Group Vice President Irv Miller. "Our investigation indicates that there is a possibility that certain accelerator pedal mechanisms may, in rare instances, mechanically stick in a partially depressed position or return slowly to the idle position. Consistent with our commitment to the safety of our cars and our customers, we have initiated this voluntary recall action."
Toyota's accelerator pedal recall is confined to the following Toyota Division vehicles:
• 2009-2010 Corolla,
• 2009-2010 Matrix,
• 2005-2010 Avalon,
• 2007-2010 Camry,
• 2010 Highlander,
• 2007-2010 Tundra,
• 2008-2010 Sequoia
No Lexus Division or Scion vehicles are affected by this recall action. Also not affected are Toyota Prius, Tacoma, Sienna, Venza, Solara, Yaris, 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser and select Camry models, including all Camry hybrids.
The condition is rare, but can occur when the pedal mechanism becomes worn and, in certain conditions, the accelerator pedal may become harder to depress, slower to return or, in the worst case, stuck in a partially depressed position. Toyota is working quickly to prepare the correction remedy.
In the event that a driver experiences an accelerator pedal that sticks in a partial open throttle position or returns slowly to idle position, the vehicle can be controlled with firm and steady application of the brakes. The brakes should not be pumped repeatedly because it could deplete vacuum assist, requiring stronger brake pedal pressure. The vehicle should be driven to the nearest safe location, the engine shut off and a Toyota dealer contacted for assistance.
Toyota will continue to investigate incidents of unwanted acceleration and take appropriate measures to address any trends that are identified.
Toyota owners who have questions or concerns should contact the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-800-331-4331.


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Call Me by Your Name
Time Out says
This voluptuous coming-of-age gay romance transports us not only to northern Italy, but to a lazy summer's exchange of books, fruit, glances and power.
Italian writer-director Luca Guadagnino likes to show off his homeland as a place of sensual self-discovery. That's especially true of his last two fiction features, the exquisite Milanese romance I Am Love (2009)—a film with the power to make you pack your bags and head off to the nearest airport—and the languorous island thriller A Bigger Splash (2015). But he's never mounted the total swirl of sultry weather, budding libidos and teenage confusion that marks his new drama, Call Me by Your Name, a triumphant, heartbreaking tale of coming out based on André Aciman's acclaimed 2007 novel. When considered within the tradition of onscreen gay courtship, the movie takes its immediate place alongside such all-time greats as Brokeback Mountain, Carol and the recent Moonlight. When viewed outside that esteemed lineage, Call Me by Your Name has a choking emotional intensity that will be apparent to anyone who's ever dared to reach out to another.
The movie takes place "somewhere in northern Italy," but it's actually set at the peak of Western civilization—which, in case you didn't know it, was the summer of 1983. In the breezy villa of a beloved American professor of antiquities (Michael Stuhlbarg), multiple languages are spoken by a loving family. Plates of food are passed around along with side dishes of intellectual debate and affectionate teasing. Girls in sundresses pedal to the lake on bicycles. A brilliant pop song, the Psychedelic Furs' "Love My Way," throbs out of radios and on the dance floor. And brainy discussions of art history compete for time with more tangible pleasures (not just volleyball).
Swanning through this charmed universe like a little prince is thoughtful 17-year-old Elio (Timothée Chalamet, straddling the awkward age deftly), a musical prodigy who's often plugged into his Walkman, from which he transcribes piano etudes. (Guadagnino deploys the period details tactfully, always advancing the teen's evolving mental state.) Elio has experienced these leisurely summers at the villa many times before, we gather, yet this time he is dumbstruck by the magnetism of Oliver (Armie Hammer), the chiseled, showboating grad student in tiny shorts flown out by his father for a season of research. Both young men share a Jewish heritage—Oliver wears a Star of David around his neck, while Elio's family, he offers, are "Jews of discretion" per his mother—and both share a bathroom that begins to feels like a barrier.
Guadagnino makes films for adults. It's partly why his work feels so vital in a moviescape filled with immaturity, and even as he turns up the heat on his central characters' subtle—and mutual—flirtation, he never descends into ponderousness or straight-up comedy. The pressure gets released in a spectacular one-take seduction in a dusty plaza, the camera circling as Elio, uncertain of his purpose, his urges, his entire body, musters up his courage and Oliver struts just out of reach. Call Me by Your Name is a playful film, but it trembles with a sense of impermanence, gorgeously developed as the summer's shadows grow longer (cinematographer Sayombhu Mukdeeprom blesses the imagery with an atmosphere you can breathe) and the duo becomes more brazen with its affections.
That's as good a taste as one should offer, and probably best left there. But Guadagnino has a breadth of feeling worth mapping out at the edges: Bearded and gentle, Stuhlbarg nails a compassionate paternal monologue that uncorks the movie's entire reservoir of empathy in a single speech. (To have such dads in the world.) Meanwhile, an attic tryst between two shirtless men and a ripe peach will leave your crowd gasping. Those are two dramatic extremes that few directors would know what to do with, much less attempt. Guadagnino, though, like his countrymate and one-time documentary subject Bernardo Bertolucci, is up to the task. In attaching sinuous style and casual sexiness to a universal ache, Guadagnino has come away with real wisdom. Sweet and salty, his movie burns like a suntan.
Follow Joshua Rothkopf on Twitter: @joshrothkopf
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One of the oldest and most traditional societies in Cambridge, steeped in mystery and met with awe. While the aim of the society can be summed up as "eat lettuce faster than everyone else to become the new leader", the true meaning of this society cannot be explained by mere words, only the experience of attending the AGM. So come along and lettuce show you the power and importance of lettuce.
If you want to find out more contact Mat Best (mb2140 [at] cam [dot] ac [dot] uk) or visit us at the Clare freshers' fair.


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2 Clan Brewing Golden Ale 330ml bottle, 2 Clan Brewing Imperial Stout 330ml bottle, 2 Clan Brewing Spruce Ale 330ml bottle and includes a Flavourly Magazine and a packet of Love Corn snacks- Learn more about Clan Brewing Co
Clansmen of the Scotitsh Craft Beer Clan, Scott Williams , Master Brewer of Williams Brothers Brewing Co & Charles MacLean , Master of the Quaich, worked tirelessly for more than a year to create
an initial range of four craft brews matured in regional whisky barrels.
Charlie hand-selected the freshly disgorged casks from the four regions Highland, Lowland, Speyside and Islay and we set to work to devise the right brewing recipe to marry flavour with the characteristics of the whisky barrel. The beers were stored for different lengths of time – some a few months, another almost a year – just until we decided they were perfect. The whisky casks have worked wonders with the four beers, imbuing them with their own qualities, passing on, for example, flavours of vanilla, oak and sherry, and enhancing the many layers already in the beers themselves. The results are intense. These are beautifully complex beers, which pack a punch in terms of flavour and strength!View the Clan Brewing Co page
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Thursday, July 29, 2010
Oh Me of Little Faith
My mom and I sat on the porch talking prior to our visit to Indiana. I was telling her how much I've truly missed having friends who live nearby and how I couldn't wait to be with them again. I explained how during this past year, I have learned to depend on the Lord to fill that void and it has been good for me. That's not to say I won't be glad when I begin to build some Minnesota friendships.
I went on to explain that for me, relating with other women is one of my basic needs. Food, water, clothing, shelter and people/friends. I need to encourage and be encouraged. I need someone to vent to and bounce ideas off. I need someone who can laugh with me. In fact, in our relationships with other Christians, we can be Jesus to each other. John 13:15-17 I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. I tell you the truth no servant is greater than his master nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them."
We live in a new development. We are currently only one of 2 houses on our block. I don't have any neighbors. My mom, always the optimist, pointed out all of the potential for friends in our neighborhood with 6 houses yet to be build or occupied. She began to pray out loud asking God to bless the neighborhood and fill the homes with Christian families who would encourage one another and be a tight-knit, happy place to live.
I told her that when my best friend and next door neighbor Trina moved from IN to Phoenix, I shared with her that I knew God wouldn't take her from her friends and not give her a new one. Within a short time she met Dawn and they became fast friends. Not long after, God gave me Brande.
When we moved here, I didn't even worry about making friends. I thought it would just happen. I'm not going to lie, I was frustrated and I expressed that in no uncertain terms. I was also questioning why God has not given me a friend yet.
A short while later we took the twins on a walk through the neighborhood. As we turned the corner, I saw a woman standing in her yard and she waved and I waved back. Then I stopped. There was a real person! I asked if they had just moved in and they said yes. We proceeded to introduce ourselves and quickly learned we had a lot in common.
*She and her husband are Christians and have also been praying for the neighborhood.
*She has a 3 year old son they adopted from Ethiopia.(we have adopted twins and will soon have a niece from Ethiopia)
* She teaches voice lessons from her home. (I have 3 kids looking for a voice teacher)
*She goes to a church with a lot of people I grew up with.
* She and her husband had been praying the same prayers mom and I had for the neighborhood! She yelled to her husband as he drove in the driveway "Honey we have neighbors and they love Jesus!"
As we walked away my mom was giggling about how great God is. I was feeling a little ashamed for doubting Him.
The most encouraging thing was that I have a lot of things I'm seeking God for that are so much bigger and I know there isn't really an immediate answer to them.
This particular answer to prayer was God reminding me that I am important to Him and that he knows what I need.
Thanks Lord for showing me in both big and little small each day that you love me and that I matter to you!
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Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Last week I stopped to use a public restroom. I checked the mirror on my way out and noticed that my shirt was on inside out and the tags were showing. I laughed out loud, fixed it and went about my day. It wasn't the first time and I'm sure not the last time this will happen to me.
Somedays, I feel completely out of control. I am over booked, over tired and overwhelmed. I mean, if my outside mirrored my inside, wouldn't it be something! I imagine myself with a big clump of hair in the back of my head where I teased it, but forgot to brush it out. I brush my teeth with Desitin instead of toothpaste. I am wearing make-up but forget my mascara so my long, very blond eye lashes are invisible, thus making me look "tired". I am wearing lipstick but I have accidentally "colored outside the lines". My shirt is new and the size sticker hasn't been removed and there is already a spot where my little one wiped his nose. There is a piece of toilet paper hanging out of the back of my pants and I have one black and one blue shoe on. Truthfully, each of the above things have happened to me, just not all at once!
A friend of mine recently posted this on her facebook: "I'm really feeling out-of-balance in about everyway in about every area of my life at the moment. I really have to get that worked out with the Lord"! I really like how she worded that. She hit the nail on the head when she said she needed to get that worked out with the Lord and that nothing else would take the place of talking to God.
I admittedly will often take several paths to remedy the feeling of unbalance in my life. The honest admission of my friend reminded me where my balance and stability comes from.
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The Gift of Friendship
I have just returned from a short visit to Indiana which was my home for 14 of the last 15 years. One evening a friend had reserved a table and invited some of my friends. This particular group I doubt would be together on any other occasion. Their commonality was that of being friends with me. What an honor. It was an unforgettable evening! As I sat there and looked at the faces of these women, I wanted to bask in the moment. Each one of these women have a special place in my heart. I am better for knowing them. The photo above shows some of us that evening.
Throughout the past year I have greatly missed having friendships with a history. The kind where we know each others past, greatest struggles, families and what makes them laugh and cry. Friendships that are made over time and which will stand the test of time.
I have lived in 4 states. I have friends living in more than 12 different states. My friendships are an important part of my life. I have learned that they nurture many different sides of me. Some make me laugh, others promote growth in my spiritual walk, others make me aware of things I would have otherwise not known, a few have walked with me through the most difficult times of my life.
I have so many great friends, each one of them has left their mark on my heart. Some friendships happened instantly. Those are rare and amazing. Some friends have an amazing sense of humor that can make me laugh like no one else, even when I'm not suppose to be laughing! They allow me to be silly and stupid. Some friends are people I have chosen to call my family. I love my real friends. The ones who I can be myself with and not care about how I look or how my house looks or what time of the day or night I need them. Sometimes a neighbor can become a cherished friend. That's a beautiful surprise I have been blessed to have experienced.
I have friends who I have mentored and friends who mentor me. I have friends who challenge me to be a better Christ follower. I actually have a friend whom I have only ever met once but we worked together in adoption and relate by e mail or phone. She is uplifting, compassionate and a faithful person. I have many friendships I've made through my work in the field of adoption because I have come across some incredibly fabulous people who have truly changed me by their faith and their strength.
I have a friend from college who I roomed with for all 4 years. We are not much alike but we really like each other. She knows everything good and bad about me and she still loves me. She's who I want to be when I grow up. We are finally living close to each other and I love it!
I share this with you because my friends are important blessings in my life. I need friends like I need to breath. I thank God for the gift of friendship. Proverbs 27:17 says "As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another".
Friday, July 2, 2010
A Picnic, a Vigilante and a German Shepherd
I have to tell you something about myself. I am a bit of an adrenaline junkie. It has served me well in a few of my past jobs and sometimes I don't have to go looking for that rush of adrenaline, it finds me.
The other night we brought Dickey's BBQ to my twins' favorite park they call 'the purple park' because all the equipment is purple. We sat at a table and were eating when I began to witness a few drug deals take place around me. I was shocked! This is a park we visit several times a week for soccer games and to enjoy the great playground equipment. The social worker/vigilante in me came out first and called the police. It was my knee jerk reaction. At any given moment in my life no matter what the circumstances, I would have reacted the same way. It's who I am.
The mom of a child with a drug problem came out next and I was angry. A few of the kids I knew as "friends" of my son. I imagined the pain this would cause their parents. I also imagined that this may be an instrument of change for some of the kids.
Then the mom of toddlers playing at the park woke up and thought 'I wonder if this is safe?'.
My husband immediately knew what I was going to do. He handed me his cell phone and I called 911 to report the drug activity taking place. I continued to play with my little ones as I waited for the police to show up, all the while taking note of what is happening around me. It was unbelievable! Teenagers were literally coming out of the woods and within seconds have made their buy and then disappeared. There are so many teenagers that if I didn't know better I would think they were making their way to attend a sporting event in the nearby soccer fields.
The police show up and begin arresting kids and swarms of them take off in all directions. I tell the Police who ran where and where the drugs are(I have to admit I used to dream of being an undercover agent). Officers and the big German Shepherd narcotics dog were chasing them in all directions and in the end many kids were arrested. Seriously, all I wanted was a quiet evening with my kids at the park!
Our family is aware of the very real fight we are in against Satan and his cohorts. That night was a visual reminder of just how great that fight is. I felt like I have had flashbacks to things I remember reading in Frank Peretti's 'This Present Darkness" where he paints a great visual picture of the literal fight between good and evil in the spiritual realm for our souls. It's as if we got a glimpse of the evil that regularly surrounds us in the park that evening. I certainly could feel it. It brought me to my knees! It made me wonder what it would look like in our children's schools if we could see the daily fight that goes on around them and for them. Through all of this, I have wondered what more I can be doing for my son and my other children.
Eph 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
Often, Christians don't like to talk about Satan. I wonder why not? He's VERY busy in our lives. He is the one we are fighting against. This experience gave me a urgency to pray not only for my current family situation but the daily struggles between good and evil in our life and the lives of our children.
After it was all over, I realized that it would be obvious that I had caused the drug bust. I probably should have worried but I realized that I had essentially stood up to Satan and said "I will NOT stand by and let you destroy the lives of more young people, my family included". I am in FIGHT mode, which means I am increasing my armor with fervent prayer.
A friend sent me a message sharing Isaiah 61 3 ...'To bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair".
I have to tell you that I was in such a place of despair when we first learned of our son's drug use. Today, I am filled with gladness and praise to God who gives us strength to do all things.(Phil 4:13)
Besides being physically exhausted, I am not depressed. Praise God!
Please join me in praying for a heightened awareness of the spiritual battles that are going on around us.
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Cat Behavior #1
When Cows Go Moo And Cats Go Meow
Cats may not be too showy when it comes to giving out affection but they sure know how to cry out when they want something through their meows. Literally, their meow can sound like a baby's cry, have you ever heard one of those, especially in a dark alley on an eerie night?
Cats have the ability to fine tune the way their meow sounds. Sometimes it could be slow and needier or it could be faster and louder almost telling you, to "hurry up, what's the delay?"
Why do they do that? Well, I guess they have somehow understood that when they do it, their masters will oblige. People instinctively have paternal or maternal inclinations that respond perfectly to a cat's meow sounding like a baby's cry or an overly repetitive yelp which gets pitiable yet obnoxiously annoying at the same time. That we can't help respond to these sounds as soon as we can, such that the trainer has now become the one being trained. Nasty cute little monsters, aren't they?
Cat Behavior #2
Cats Like To Rub
However, despite their devious meowing to manipulate their owners in getting what they want when they want it, they also like to show some love. They sometimes like to rub their fluffy body against you. In addition, when they do that, they secrete pheromones that are quite unique for every cat, it leaves their scent behind with you as a way to mark their territory from other creatures.
Cat Behavior #3
Cat Belly Equals Cuteness Overload
One of their most common ways of expressing their affection is through their belly. It's like their way of saying, "thanks for everything, now you deserve another dose of kitty cuteness from me!"
The act of showing their belly signals complete confidence and trust towards you. When we first found Albus, yes, incidentally at an ally, he didn't warm up to us right away. Even after a week, he would come near us when we feed him but we could sense that he was still a bit jumpy and guarded.
Cat Behavior #4
Oh The Smelliness Of Cat Poop
If you want to have a look in on your cat's thoughts, checking out their poop of all places will reveal some of the unknown. Try to check if after pooping they managed to bury or have indications of them trying to. If there is, then great! If there isn't, then too bad for you.
Why? It still has something to do with territory. As part of the animal kingdom, cats do sense and give respect towards those that are more bad-ass than those that are fairly average or lower than them.
Poop burying is one of their ways to safeguard concealment from lurking predators. So if they chose not to bury it, it means? Yep, that's right they think they're much higher up in that ladder of their animal kingdom than you.
Cat Behavior #5
Cat Piss Here, There, Everywhere
The great thing about choosing cats to be a pet is that they always choose to put their waste where there is soil or sand. We've had a couple of cats before and we never had to train them.
So why suddenly you can see cat piss everywhere? When Teemo our half-chihuahua half-dachshund puppy arrived, they didn't do an episode of "Tom and Jerry" right away. First because, they're not a cat and a mouse. I just had to say that, lol. Second, Teemo was still very tiny, around nearly a month old. The aftermath of one playful scratch from Albus was scary enough to imagine. We always made sure that nothing too fancy was happening between them when they were still getting to know each other.
Instead, what Albus did was piss on the bed and blankets every chance he could. What's more he kept on pissing on our basket for soiled clothes and on some of my bags.


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The Perth property market continues to stabilize, with preliminary September quarter data revealing steady or improved levels across most key market indicators.
REIWA president Mr Haydn Groves suggests activity generally starts to ramp up as the warmer weather hits in October. This is traditionally the pattern seen as the weather changes. It is also know for sales activity to traditionally peak in November.
"Historically, sales transactions tend to slow at the start of spring due to a mixture of school holidays, public holidays, and the AFL footy finals," said Groves.
"We've observed six months of stable conditions, with both the June and September quarters posting consistent results. Historically, before a market improves there is a sustained period of level stock, sales activity and house prices, which is what we appear to be witnessing at the moment," Mr Groves said.


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Spring has sprung, both in the weather and food industry here in Indianapolis. I had the pleasure of attending a media dinner to preview the Spring menu for Seasons 52 (which is now available!) which included a webcast with the Director of Culinary, Chef Clifford Pleau, and Master Sommelier, George Miliotes. After the filling Fall menu preview, I anticipated a night of delights in both food and wine. That, and extraordinary service, were exactly what I received.
I arrived to a glass of Zardetto Prosecco with strawberry kir royal – a drink to get anyone in the Spring mood. It was not as sweet as I was anticipating, bringing out the natural strawberry sweetness of the strawberry infused bubbly. To compliment the drink, a few appetizers were being passed around. These included a tomato flatbread, artichoke & goat cheese flatbread, and artichoke-stuffed artichoke leaves. I had a bite of each, my favorite being the tomato flatbread. Roasted garlic brings a deep, earthy flavor to the tomatoes, a freshness of basil elevates it with the salty Parmesan cheese melted on top. And I was impressed to see that the flatbread was crisp, not soggy from the toppings. I can't say the same for the artichoke and goat cheese, though I still liked the flavors. Anything with creamy goat cheese will win me over, but I really enjoyed the flavor of the balsamic onion that was part of the flatbread. The other appetizer, artichoke-stuffed artichoke leaves, though beautiful in presentation didn't do much for me. It was difficult to eat while standing and the texture was mushy. A combination of Parmesan, peppery arugula and rich, reduced balsamic glaze worked well in flavor, just not texture. Unfortunately, I didn't take photos of any of these due to the atmosphere. There are some other appetizers I would really be interested in on the menu, including a chicken chile relleno and goat cheese ravioli.
We sat down and began the webcast. It was really great to see both Pleau and Miliotes showcase the ingredients and explain the pairings for the meal in a casual yet professional presentation. You could see their passion in the concepts, which carried over into the food that we ate that evening prepped by Executive Chef Partner Bill Erath and the local Seasons 52 team.A friendly banter between the two was a breath of fresh air, not stuffy by any means, and I appreciated them taking the time to answer questions via twitter from Seasons 52 across the country.
We began with a perfect Spring salad, tomato and Haas avocado salad. Creamy avocado was cut into large chunks with a tomato that tasted like it just came out of a garden. A spicy arugula seemed to season the two vegetables perfectly while a beautifully reduced balsamic glaze brought the dish together. There was a sherry vinegar toss that made the dish even more creamy by breaking down the avocado just slightly, creating a perfect dressing for the salad. All of this was perfect when paired with the grilled bread – a perfect crisp char gave it a crunch that was welcomed with the otherwise creamy dish. A glass of Aveleda Vinho Verde added a crisp, clean taste to freshen and cleanse the palate with each sip.
The parade of entrees began soon after. All smaller portions were served to us, but the chef did prepare what a regular portion would look like for us to see. Here is a recap of the three entrees we had:
- Columbia River Steelhead Trout served with Botani Moscatel – this was hands down my favorite dish of the evening. Trout , cooked with skin on to ensure all the flavor stayed with the fish, flaked perfectly with a fork. An Asian flavor combination of lemongrass infused vegetable broth made the dish light and refreshing. A clean and beautiful presentation, a bed of basmati rice was also cooked with the lemongrass broth. Perfectly crisp edamame and snow peas mixed into the rice keeping with the Asian inspiration. And finally, I really enjoyed the light, citrus flavor from the grilled lemon, which produced much more juice than I could anticipate. I hesitate to say I would have liked a few more cremini mushrooms, but really, this dish was fantastic. I'd order it again in a heartbeat. And the sweeter in smell than in taste wine paired great with the dish.
- Lamb T-bone Cops served with Allegrini Palazzo della Torre Corvina Veronese – this is a dish where you would say "is this really under 475 calories?!" due to the richness, steakhouse feel of the dish. It is something many Midwestern taste buds would throw down for (yes dad, you would love this!) The lamb was cooked perfectly to a pink, medium rare with the char 52 spice blend adding the perfect spice and crunchy crust to the meat. And if it wasn't decadent enough, the mashed potatoes elevated with a dash of truffle oil brought even more luxury to the dish. A deep, red wine reduction took it up one more notch and played nicely with the crisp yet tender asparagus. I like to think this is what Seasons 52 is all about – showcasing healthy and flavorful food that proves you don't need to add a lot of fat to get one amazing dish. A bold, peppery glass of red wine left a slight dryness on the tongue, standing up to the lamb on it's own feet was served rightfully so with the dish.
- Spicy Snow Peas & Shitake Mushrooms served with Lioco Indica Rose – An Asian BBQ was the star of this dish. Tangy and robust with toasted sesame seeds, a spicy chili sauce complimented the crisp snow peas and 'meaty' in texture shitakes. I really liked the crunch of the roasted almonds. The rose was better than anticipated as it was refreshing and only semi-fruity in flavor. Worked perfectly to balance the spicier than anticipated side dish of veggies.
Of course, no dinner is complete at Seasons 52 without a mini indulgence – or in our case, tastes of many mini indulgences. Out of the variety available, I was able to get my hands on a pecan pie with vanilla mouse (SO delicious – crunchy, creamy, sweet, savory, all the flavors of a dessert one may want!), key lime pie (tart in the most perfect way, creamy and refreshing), Mejer lemon (a little too much for me, it was more subtle than I anticipated and almost fake in flavor) and a bite of the Belgian chocolate rocky road (overdose of chocolate – this is any chocolate lovers dream, though it wasn't my favorite). Also available are the mocha macchiato, chocolate peanut butter mousse, carrot cake, and fresh fruit. We were able to enjoy a sweet dessert wine, Selbach-Oster Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling, with each sweet nibble.
Yes, the food was very good. I do have to say, the service was also pretty fantastic. We had the pleasure of enjoying the company of Chef Erath, Barbara Rafalowski (managing partner), and Rokeena Williams (sales manager). All three stayed to answer questions after the dinner. I was impressed with their professionalism and knowledge of the restaurant and the industry. The three women who were the servers (I apologize for not having all their names) were absolutely wonderful. My fault entirely for not grabbing their business cards as I thought I had so I can't give them all the credit they deserve. Make a note of that – if you have great service, you should grab the servers card because you can request them for when you return (which I'm sure you will). I have been to Seasons 52 a few times now and each time the service is absolutely perfect, always knowledgeable and never overbearing.
Hoping I can get back to try a few more items of their Spring menu before it goes away. Anyone else been lately and try their new seasonal menu? Would love to hear what you thought!
Note: though the meal was complimentary, opinions are honest and all my own.
Seasons 52 * 8650 Keystone Crossing * Indy, 46240 * 317.677.2589


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It has been about three months since our trip, but I figure better late than never sharing the details. 🙂
It was a three generation girl's trip: my mom, myself, and my daughter. The idea came about one day, when my little boy was only about two months old, and I was probably suffering from a bit of depression. My husband arrived home from work and since he had the next three days off, I suggested we just go to Disneyland. "Let's just hop on a plane and just go to Disneyland! Let's just do it!" Aside from the fact that our little guy didn't have a passport yet, I thought it was a great idea! And my daughter E was under two so her flight would have been free!
I am so thankful that my husband didn't outright reject the idea; I think he knew that I couldn't handle that. However, he was thinking a bit more logically so he suggested that I leave baby C at home with him while E and I went on our own.
That could maybe work…but then I got thinking about the practicalities of just me and a toddler and realized that I wasn't quite up for that challenge. I called a friend of mine (who is way more obsessed with Disney than even I am), but for various reasons, she wasn't able to go. 😦 So I called my mom. Again, for various reasons, it wasn't going to work for her either, but after thinking more about it, she said that she'd come with me at a later date.
Well, that was all I needed! I started researching hotels and looking up ideas for taking a toddler to Disneyland. (There's a lot of ideas out there on Pinterest!) I returned to work in the middle of June (a shortened maternity leave since my husband was taking the remaining part of the year as parental leave, one of the best decisions ever, but that's for another day), and once my vacation time was approved, we started booking! We went during the first week of November.
There were a few booking and scheduling hiccups, but finally the day arrived! We were going to Disneyland!!! I was SO excited to take my little princess to this magical land. And it had been almost twenty years since my mom had been there so I knew she was going to be in for a real treat!
Here's a list of some of the things that we did that I think helped our trip be a success.
1. Having been to the Disneyland Parks several times, I knew that I wanted to stay as close to the park entrance as possible, as long as it didn't cost an arm or a leg, of course. The Ramada Maingate at the Park was our choice. It was less than a block away from the park entrance! And very reasonably priced too. Breakfast was provided every morning: hard boiled eggs, toast, cereal, fruit, bagels, milk, juice, coffee, and donuts! We also had a mini fridge in our room which was great for keeping groceries for making our lunches. There was a nice sized pool, complete with splash deck and nice shallow end for E.
The room was nice and clean. Double beds. It was a bit snug, but really, we were at the park almost all the time so it worked for us. I had originally requested a cot for E, but there was NO room for it, so instead I rolled up an extra blanket and stuck it under the sheet on one side of the bed, creating a "railing" to keep E from falling out of the bed while I slept on the other side. It worked great!
The only downside was that we were on the second floor and there was no public elevator so dealing with a stroller wasn't the most fun! Especially when E was fast asleep after a busy day in the parks. But we managed ok. E even continued to sleep after being carried upstairs and put straight to bed a couple times.
2. I put a lot of thought into what to bring for entertaining E on the plane. I didn't bother to bring anything for me…maybe I should have brought at least one book, but it was probably good for me to have no expectations of being able to relax on the plane. Haha! I packed my backpack with diaper bag items (pull-ups, wipes, change pad, extra clothes, etc.) and then threw in a bunch of things to entertain E. I also purchased her a toddler backpack and put some extra things in there for her too. I wrapped a few items in Disney princess wrapping paper too just to change the up a bit.
Here's what I brought along:
- Minnie Mouse jewelry: a necklace, bracelet, and rings. These were purchased from the dollar store and wrapped as a present. E loves jewelry right now so she had fun putting dressing up with it.
- Crayola Mess-Free markers and Minnie Mouse colouring book.
- Stickers
- Sofia the First magnet activity book (we even managed to not lose any pieces!)
- Books from the library. Some people don't like taking library books on holidays, but I was able to find some great Disney themed books, lots with flaps to open since E loves those books right now, and I didn't have to pay for them!
- Snacks: toddler granola bars, fruit bars, cheesy penguin snacks (similar to Goldfish crackers), pretzels, and mini packages of M&Ms (conveniently stollen from the leftover Halloween candy from a few days before we went on our trip). My mom also brought crackers and cheese sticks. I had purchased some Disney Princess themed snack cups from Tupperware and had the snacks in individual portions to keep things simple. I also brought along a spill proof sippy cup.
- E's stuffed teddy. I brought along one of E's stuffed animals that she was familiar with, but not one that she was super attached to, just in case it got lost.
- A small blanket for E. A few weeks before we left I picked up some Tinkerbell fabric and made a blanket for the trip. I planned to take it to the parks to keep E warm in the evenings. It was great on the plane for helping her stay warm and cozy.
- The iPad and toddler headphones. I have a bunch of toddler games on the iPad, as well as digital copies of movies, and E enjoyed playing the games and watching the movies on the plane rides.
- And the extra special treat that I pulled out when the time was right, when E was crazy tired, a small stuffed Figaro kitten that I'd picked up at the Disney Store. E loves kittens and especially Figaro from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.
3. Although I wasn't really worried that I'd lose her, I did purchase some custom made Princess themed temporary tattoos which had my phone number on them. I ordered them through Etsy. Each morning I put one of the tattoos on the inside of E's arm, just in case. I also made sure I had a travel phone plan. Normally when I've travelled, I've never had a phone plan, but this time was different. I wanted to be able to be contacted in case E was separated from me, and I wanted to be able to call and text my husband back home.
4. The one other thing I did was purchase a Rapunzel dress for E to wear in the parks. I wasn't sure if I should, if she'd even want to wear it, but I'm SO glad I did! She wore her dress the first and last day we were there and got so many compliments on how cute she looked! I got the dress on sale from the Disney Store. I also took along a Tinkerbell costumed I'd made her for Halloween, but she didn't end up wearing it.
So there's a bit of my preparations for our Disneyland trip. In a future post I plan to share more about the actual trip and the things we did to make our trip as magical as it could be.


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After the game finished goalless following extra time, Bruno Alves sent Portugal's fourth spot-kick against the bar and Spain substitute Cesc Fabregas stepped up to sweep Spain into the final at their Iberian rivals' expense.
The sequence of events meant that Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo did not even have an opportunity to take a penalty, but Bento said he did not regret electing to put the Real Madrid star in the fifth penalty-taker slot.
"We had defined this plan," he said in his post-game press conference.
"If it had been 4-4 and he had taken the last penalty, we'd be talking in a different way. It's about strategy and we'd defined that before.
"We didn't succeed, but I don't regret anything. We have to look forward and prepare our players for the World Cup qualifiers.
"All the players were tired after 120 minutes. We practised penalties a lot in training, and then we decided who would take them.
"Spain won, and we haven't reached the final. But we're proud to have played like this."
Portugal succeeded in frustrating Spain for long periods of the game but Bento said the second-half introductions of substitutes Fabregas, Jesus Navas and Pedro Rodriguez allowed the Spanish to "exert more control".
"I think we were better in the first 90 minutes," he said.
"Then in extra time, we were less efficient. We couldn't find a goal and when we didn't take our chances, Spain grew stronger.
"We let them play in our half of the pitch in extra time but in the first 90 minutes, we could have decided the game because we were very good in the first half and at the end of the second half.
"We have not lost because of any external factors in this game. We lost because Spain were more efficient with their penalties.
"I don't like to talk about luck too much, but we didn't have any luck during the tournament and I hope that one day we'll have more luck."
Having seen his team emerge from a fiendish group before beating the Czech Republic in the quarter-finals, Bento said his players could take great satisfaction from their performances in Poland and Ukraine.
"We had a very good tournament, if you look at the way that we played and the teams we played against -- Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, the Czech Republic," he said.
"We now know that we can compete with any team at any tournament."


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Originally born in Western Australia, Gary completed a Bachelor of Literature, before moving to Japan to study and work as an English teacher. Upon returning to Australia he had an epiphany during a brief stint as a Japanese speaking tour guide in Queensland, and began work in the vineyards of Margaret River.
A five week vintage posting at Ridge Vineyards California turned into a 2 year full time position under the tutelage of winemaker Paul Draper and from there Gary has worked in Oregon and various regions within Australia.The Jamsheed label began in 2003 with a focus on single vineyard Syrahs and aromatic whites from unique sites in Victoria.


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Vehicle Comparisons:
2017 Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevy Colorado
With great power and towing capabilities, the 2017 Honda Ridgeline and Chevrolet Colorado are here to make things easier and help you get the job done. But how do they compare against each other?
To find out, check out this 2017 Honda Ridgeline vs. Chevy Colorado comparison provided by Braman Honda in Miami.
Standard Performance and Towing
The 2017 Honda Ridgeline offers great power and towing capabilities to get to where you need to go in Miami, Hialeah, and Doral with ease. It's powered by a standard 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque.
The Ridgeline also comes with available all-wheel drive for off-roading and getting through tough road conditions. Plus the Ridgeline excels in towing. When equipped with an available integrated tow hitch, it can tow up to 5,000 pounds.
Overall performance for the Chevy Colorado is quite impressive. However, when it comes to standard performance, the Colorado misses the mark. With its standard 2.5-liter I-4 engine, it only gets 200 horsepower and 191 lb-ft of torque. On top of that, this engine is only capable of providing 3,500 pounds of maximum towing capacity.
Work-Ready Features
In addition to impressive towing and power, the 2017 Ridgeline includes a variety of amenities to make your workday easier. For example, its truck bed is designed for efficiency. It's 64 inches long and 50 inches wide at the wheel wheels.
On top of that, the Ridgeline comes with an In-Bed Trunk®. This extra storage area has 7.3 cubic feet of space for all of the tools you need. Best of all, it's lockable so you can trust that it'll keep your valuables safe.
The Chevrolet Colorado offers an efficient truck bed as well. However, it's about 6 inches thinner than the Ridgeline, so you won't have as much room to fit your cargo. Plus the Colorado doesn't come with an in-bed trunk for extra space and storage.
Entertainment and Convenience
Of course, these trucks aren't all about getting the job done. With a number of great technologies, they can also help you to enjoy the road ahead. Both trucks are equipped with advanced infotainment systems. These come with a wide variety of entertainment features as well as a navigation system to make each drive fun and easy.
However, the entertainment features aren't just found in the cabin. With the Ridgeline, you'll also get some great entertainment outside thanks to its Truck Bed Audio System. This uses six exciters located within the walls of the bed instead of speakers to play your favorite songs. You can select what you want to hear using the infotainment system in the cabin or on a connected mobile device.
Unfortunately, the Chevy Colorado doesn't provide as much fun and exciting entertainment features. While it does include an advanced infotainment system, it doesn't offer a Truck Bed Audio System.
Schedule Your Test Drive Today!
The Honda Ridgeline and Chevrolet Colorado are great trucks for work. But in terms of entertainment and convenience, the Colorado doesn't include the features and technologies you need to enjoy the road ahead. The 2017 Honda Ridgeline, however, does.
So if you're in the market for a new truck that's great for work and play, check out the 2017 Honda Ridgeline at Braman Honda in Miami. Don't wait – schedule your test drive today.


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Skin Analytics
We are developing a service which helps people monitor and track themselves for skin cancer online using their smartphone or digital camera.
- Stage Prototype Ready
- Industry Healthcare Services
- Location Cambridge, England, GB
- Currency GBP
- Founded January 2012
- Employees 4
- Website skinanalytics.co.uk
Company Summary
We are developing a skin cancer early warning service that allows users to easily map and track their moles using a smartphone. Detecting melanoma early is critical with survival rates dropping from 95% to 5% as the disease develops. Our patent pending technology is able to filter noise and detect changes from user generated images. Change is the single most sensitive indicator of melanoma, the most common form of cancer for 18 and 44 year olds.
Neil DalyDirector
Neil Daly grew up in Australia and graduated from the University of Western Australia with a Physics and Mathematics degree. He also holds an EMBA from London Business School and has worked for the global trade association of mobile operators, the GSMA, as well as number of strategy and management consultancies. He has led strategic projects including mHealth initiatives with brands such as Vodafone, Bharti Airtel and Johnson & Johnson.
Julian HallDirector
Julian Hall, graduated from University of Cambridge with an MA in Economics, and holds an EMBA from London Business School. He has 14 years' experience managing the delivery of complex R&D software project. He is also a Non-Executive Director of a growing software company, Green4 Solutions Ltd.
Bill FitzgeraldAdvisor
Professor William Fitzgerald, Head of Research, Signal Processing Laboratory, Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge. He is the also the founder of number of university spin-outs.
Fiona WalterAdvisor
Dr Fiona Walter, Clinical Lecturer in General Practice at the School of Public Health at the University of Cambridge. She specializes in the patient pathway and early detection of skin cancer and has published a number of papers, most recently on skin cancer diagnosis in primary care for the British Medical Journal.
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The Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Prof. Samuel Oye Bandele has heaped praises on the members of Elite Press Corps, of the Faculty of Education on the successful production and launch of the corps magazines, the second of its kind.
The EKSU Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Bandele described the quality of the magazine as colourful and of good grade. He stressed that the achievement was a milestone in the annals of the Faculty of Education.
The EKSU Vice-Chancellor encouraged the students to follow a career path that would lead them to success gradually.
The outgoing editor and chief of The Elite Press, Damola Olatunji said the Elite Press was the information arm of Nigerian University Education Students Association, the umbrella body of Education faculty students and was launched in 1991.
The immediate past Deputy Vice Chancellor (Development), Professsor Olufemi Adeoluwa delivered a lecture on career and life where he told the students to be focused, consistent and prayerful.
The Elite Press Corps, thereafter, gave award of recognition to the Vice Chancellor for his outstanding contribution towards the growth and development of the Association (NUESA) during the 2015/2016 academic session.
Other notable University staff who received awards included Prof. V. Olufemi Adeoluwa (Former DVC D), Prof. I.A. Ajayi (Former Dean, Faculty of Education), Ajibade Olubunmi, Deputy Registrar, Information and Corporate Affairs and Mr. Deji Aleshinloye of the Information and Corporate Affairs.


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A four-year-old has fallen into a deep borewell in Haryana's Manesar town. A rescue operation has been launched, police said here on Thursday.The girl child slipped into the 70-feet deep borewell near Manesar's Industrial Model Township (IMT) on National Highway-8 while the family was celebrating her birthday around 11 pm on Wednesday.
"The administration is making all efforts to save the child," Manesar Tehsildar Balraj Singh Dangi said.
Army and National Security Guard personnel have been called in to rescue the child. The area near borewell is congested which has increased the problems for the team, Singh said.
Three JCB machines were pressed into service to dig from two parallel sides of the borewell. Oxygen pipes were put in to help the child breathe.
The girl child was talking to her father up to 2 a.m. but fell silent thereafter, chief medical officer Praveen Garg said.
Child's father Niraj Kumar is a factory worker in Manesar.


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British ex-pats in maple leaf country rejoice! BBC Worldwide has continued the global roll-out of the iPlayer by making it available to iPad users in Canada.
The monthly subscription service for Apple's tablet brings a host of new and classic programming for a monthly fee of $8.99 (CAD).
The app, which was pushed out to Europe in July this year, allows viewers to watch shows like Top Gear, Dr Who and EastEnders over Wi-Fi and 3G and download content to watch offline.
The service differs from the UK offering, which brings you virtually everything shown on TV and Radio, acting more like a best of the Beeb with next content added into the mix.
Next stop America?
With Europeans, Canadians and Aussies all covered for their weekly fix of Panorama, next in-line for the roll-out is likely to be the United States.
The Global iPlayer roll-out is part of a 12-month trial of the service as BBC looks to monetise its prized content on foreign soil.
Auntie has decided to exclusively offer the service through an Apple iPad app, rather than offer the traditional desktop client, in the various territories.


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Bring the whole family to Q Station for a special treat!
The Kids Glamping adventure is ideal for school holidays or a weekend getaway. The kids will love hanging out in their indoor tepee with unlimited movies, board games and popcorn while the parents get to relax in the peaceful surroundings of the National Park and enjoy a glass of wine while watching the sunset. Why? Because you deserve it!
While you're here, take a swim and play in the sand at Quarantine Beach, join the daily History Tour, wander through the free museum or spook yourselves on the Ghost Trackers family tour!
There is so much to see and do at Q Station. Direct bookings only.


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I considered several different titles for this post…
"Adventures in Child-Proofing" was one possibility.
"To Insanity…and Beyond" had a certain ring.
Another option involved the simplicity of sticking to the facts, with
"We Survived Three Junior Houdinis!"
(I want the t-hirt!)
All of the possibilities listed above have the "hanging on by your toenails" chaotic edge that captures a bit of the reality of our life at the Boyd house for the last few years. But, alas, none of those catchy titles had the other element that all parents recognize as one childhood phase is ending and another begins: an odd combination of giddy relief and totally dramatic nostalgia. The symptoms are common. As you regain your sanity after realizing that the pre-school years have truly passed, you may find yourself looking at photos of sticky little boo bears sitting in a high chair and wishing you could go through half a tub of wet wipes cleaning up a squirmy little cutie pie's face and hands just one more time. You watch a video of the holidays and realize how joyful it is to see wonder and delight through the eyes of a precious little one. Or, you see something that your child would have just loved as a pre-schooler… and realize that you don't have anyone to share those kinds of things with any more. The feeling of treasuring all of the short-lived sweetness of the baby and toddler years lingers long after the outgrown clothes and toys have found a new home. Ah, sweet memories!
Let's not forget the flip side of forgetful nostalgia, though. I don't have to view many sticky boo bear photos before remembering all of the milestones that moving forward represents. There are no more diapers, no more potty chairs, no more sippy cups, and no more baby gates. Ah, yes. It's all coming back to me now in a flood of the aforementioned giddy relief.
No more diapers means: no more changing diapers, no more buying diapers, no more waiting for the stall with the nasty changing table to become vacant, and no more wet spots in your lap.
No more potty chairs means: no more cleaning potty chairs, no more 50 yard dash through a crowded restaurant to a potty that your suddenly persnickety toddler refuses to use, and no more wet spots on your couch (even worse than on a lap).
No more baby gates means: no more parent wipe-outs after the "I think I'll just step over it this time" syndrome claims one more victim.
And, finally, no more sippy cups means: no more frantic treasure hunts for the elusive favorite cup that fell out of the stroller somewhere on the ten block walk from your car to the arts festival (and then finding the missing cup two weeks later under the seat of the car after searching for the source of noxious fumes in your vehicle).
Are you giddy yet?
If you are still overtaken with parental nostalgia, allow me to refresh your memory with a tale of aging parents totally outnumbered by four adorable and clever pre-schoolers plus two older boys. Travis and I were experienced parents before we had pre-schoolers times four. We had a daughter who was married, a son in junior high, and another son in elementary school. We'd dealt with all the issues of child-rearing previously, but the years between our oldest three meant that we were dealing with the baby or pre-school stage one child at a time. At least, that was so until the four youngest Boyd boys came along. Braden, the oldest of the four, was three years old (almost four) when his twin brothers, Austin and Camden, were born. In the middle of the pre-school pack was Logan, who was born about half-way between Braden and the twins. So, by the time that twins Camden and Austin were fully ambulatory at age one, Logan was two and a half and Braden was four (almost five). At that stage, we were child-proofing like crazy. We had all of the usual outlet plugs and cabinet latches, but we quickly discovered that we needed to go much further. Though Braden was past the age of getting into everything, he was fascinated by the toys belonging to older brother Zachary (then age 6) and by oldest brother Jared's Star Wars lego structures. If Jared forgot to lock the door to his room, Braden discovered it and was inside in a heart beat, destroying the complicated Lego builds. The force was with him. In the room that Braden and Zach shared, Braden left most things alone. However, he loved to dump out the baskets and bins of sorted toys (like hot wheels, super hero figures, monster trucks, construction vehicles, and duplo blocks) that were stored in the closet. To prevent all of the small toys from being out at once, we did place locks on the closet doors. Even with the force, Braden could not defeat us. We were undaunted. It was a hassle getting into the closet when we needed something, though.
The three youngest pre-schoolers shared a bedroom out of necessity, so at first we had two cribs and a toddler bed in the room. Later on, we had three toddler beds. Yes, we used all of the conventional child-proofing stuff with these three, but we were forced to go far beyond the norm time and time again. Our three sweet-faced toddlers might have looked totally innocent, but these little guys were amazingly resourceful. What one didn't think of, another one would. Then, they would work together to accomplish their dastardly plan. Logan was our fearless climber. There was no such thing as "out of reach" where he was concerned. Have you ever seen a pre-schooler totally dismantle a lamp, leaving the shade totally torn apart down to the framework and the base of the lamp dismantled (miraculously, without breaking the light bulb)? Logan did. We gave up on having a lamp on top of their chest of drawers. As with Braden, we had to use locks on the closet for Austin, Camden, and Logan's room. They would even pull clothing off of hangers and drag out all of the linens stored inside if we accidentally left the closet door open. In addition, Travis had to drill holes in every drawer front and install key locks on their chest of drawers. Otherwise, they would pull the drawers out and use them as a ladder to climb to the top of the chest. They would also pull out all of the folded clothing and have a good ol' time throwing it everywhere in their room. If Mom was in the utility room trying to start a load of laundry, it was amazing how much destruction they could create in just a few minutes. Twins Austin and Camden also had their own twin language. This is not uncommon for twins, and it was quite fascinating. We never figured out what they were saying, but they understood each other perfectly. I think they were conspiring to pull off their next daring feat of destruction.
One thing that our three little Houdinis did was to repeatedly figure out ways to escape their room. They had plenty of play space and toys, and their room was right next to the kitchen, so we often had them playing in their room with the baby gate to keep them confined to one area and safe. After a while, they figured out how to climb the gate. We got a taller gate. It worked for a few days. It was like watching a military obstacle course in basic training. They were over the top in no time. In response, Travis built a smooth, half door to take the place of the gate. It was rather tall. with nothing that could be used as a foot-hold. That worked for a long time, but Logan eventually learned to scale the sheer cliff face of the half door. What would appear to a little fellow as a rather imposing structure, significantly taller than their full height even on tiptoe, was no match for our little escape artists.
Then, there was one thing these three did that I have never heard any other pre-school Mom mention. They would not leave their beds intact, no matter what we did. That drove me crazy. Every single day, the three of them took off their sheets and mattress pads. Camden and Austin started doing this when they were still in their cribs. Logan thought they had a great idea, so he was soon dismantling his bed as well. Then, they started taking the mattresses off. We finally wound up purchasing a bunch of luggage straps and strapping the mattresses to the bed frames, with the latch for the strap down below the slats inside the enclosed frame. One luggage strap was not enough. Each bed had to have one strap in the middle and one at each end. Have you ever heard of such a thing? I'm telling you, when those three little boys worked together, they were very strong. We tried everything to get them to stop doing this. We tried praising them when their beds stayed together for any length of time. We did time outs, we removed some of their toys and their favorite blankies, and even tried a little diapered bottom swat to discourage our miniature slumber demolition crew. Then, they figured out that if they all pushed, they could move furniture! Unbelievable! We literally had to fasten furniture to the wall with anchors and "L" brackets and whatever else worked. This kind of determined and systematic dismantling of their beds and their room continued for almost 3 years! Even when they could go anywhere in the house, they still were a wrecking crew in their own room. We finally abandoned using sheets for a while. It was pointles to keep trying since the sheets never stayed on. They all slept on their plastic covered mattresses in their toddler beds for a few weeks. Finally, one day, they asked for sheets. We put them on, and they have never gone back to the daily bedding battles. Whew! Finally!
Sometimes I wondered if the older brothers were supplying contraband. No matter how we tried to make sure that all coloring was done at the kitchen table or on their high chair trays, a marker or crayon would sometimes wind up in the little guys' room. You may have seen what one toddler can do with a writing implement. Multiply that times three, and we're talking graffiti on an epic scale. Walls were not the only target. They also 'decorated' furniture, the windowsill, and the window itself. Thank goodness for Mr. Clean magic erasers!
It was such a blessing to have a handyman husband during those childproofing battleground years. Travis was constantly having to come up with new strategies to keep them safe, reconstruct things they broke, and maintain some remnant of sanity for the rest of the family. They actually pulled the door knobs off of their closet doors four times, stripping out the screw holes each time. To replace them, Travis would turn the knob a new direction so that the screws would be in a different place. The knobs are on the doors now only because Travis found a super strength filler that allowed him to re-use the stripped out holes. One day not long after we moved to our new home in Georgia, I looked up to see Camden (who had been sitting on the couch watching a pre-school program just moments before) climbing over the stair rail and catapulting himself onto a table below. It was one of those hide-a-tables (with a plywood top and three spindly legs) that you cover with a floor-length tablecloth. The table was no match for Camden. As soon as his little bottom and the force of his toddler exuberance hit the table top, the whole thing collapsed, with Camden on top of the heap. That incident may have been life-saving. It scared Camden (and his brothers) so much that no one has ever climbed over the stair rail again. To fix the table after this incident, Travis built a rectangular box with a shelf, adding a base for stability; and it became the new support for the table top, with the bonus of some hidden storage. Who else do you know who has an industrial strength hide-a-table? What a man!
A couple of weeks ago, a significant rite of passage occured. The final piece of toddler furniture in the Boyd house has now been donated to Good Will. We had been talking about purchasing a bunk bed for the room shared by Austin, Camden and Logan so that they could finally all have a 'big boy' bed. When I found a great deal on a used bunk bed with the sturdiest metal frame I've sever seen, we bought it. Austin and Camden now share the imposing structure, and Logan has his own twin bed. The last remaining toddler bed is finally gone. I must admit that I did feel a little wave of nostalgia when we were removing the toddler bed from the room. After all, this toddler bed frame is the one that Travis made after the boys tore up Logan's two previous toddler beds. The white, metal framed toddler bed that had served us well for Jared, Zachary, and Braden bit the dust when the welds connecting the bed platform to the headboard began to fail. We tried to get it re-welded, but none of the local welders we tried wanted to mess with it. So, we purchased a new toddler bed with a metal frame and molded plastic legs, headboard, and footboard. They destroyed the molded plastic parts of that bed within less than a year. Our final toddler bed was a super sturdy wooden one that Travis made, with rounded corners for safety and total overkill on the strength of the frame and the bed platform. It lasted for as long as it was needed, and we closed the door on nostalgia when it was carried out to the pick-up for transportation to Good Will.
Through the years, Travis and I have shared so much joy with our bunch, even during all of the craziness of the pre-school years and constant child-proofing. Each of our six boys is incredibly awesome. We are so proud of them and so blessed to be their parents! If we had been blessed with more than our six sons and one daughter, we would have loved them all and found a way to make it through. Our little guys were not the only ones who knew how to be resourceful. We are just thankful to have survived and to see our boys well on their way to growing up strong and living a life that honors God. We still have locks on the closet doors in Austin, Camden, and Logan's room, but we don't have to worry about them climbing on the chest of drawers anymore. Logan has special needs; and he still can be destructive, but we are working on that. He and his twin brothers all keep their sheets on now, and they are growing up. So, goodbye to toddler beds, baby gates, strollers, sippy cups, high chairs, potty chairs, diapers, child-proofing devices of every description, and pull-ups. All of the baby and toddler gear served us as well as possible, but we don't need it anymore. Those years are behind us now, but we'll always have a special place in our hearts for memories of all of the love and craziness of those fun-filled and exahausting times. We've loved our little guys through every stage and laughed at all of their antics; but now the three littlest Boydinis are moving on, and so are we!
This post was written by Cynthia A Boyd. It was originally published on our primary blog, which addresses the subjects of life, ministry, worship, music, and discipleship. You'll find many other posts on our original blog which are not on this blog at http://www.boydbrainmusic.wordpress.com


text: Hillary Clinton: Bad candidate or victim of misogyny? Author Naomi Wolf and Professor Hamid Dabashi debate if misogyny played a role in Hillary Clinton's election loss. 16 Nov 2016 08:37 GMT US Elections 2016, International Women's Day, Donald Trump Businessman and reality TV star Donald Trump is set to assume the presidency of the United States in January. But how big a role did gender bias play in the election? "I really think it's not a major theme at all; she wasn't a great candidate," says author Naomi Wolf. "There are any number of women who would have done a much better job, and she kept making the same mistake over and over." "That does not completely dismiss the fact that this culture of misogyny, that tolerated all of the horrors of Donald Trump, did not play a factor," responds Professor Hamid Dabashi. In this Web Extra, we explore the issue with former Bill Clinton adviser Naomi Wolf, and Columbia University's Hagop Kevorkian Professor Hamid Dabashi. Follow UpFront on Twitter @AJUpFront and Facebook.Source: Al Jazeera News Tell us what you think


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I fear as much when I realize that I think of I Married Joan as that tv show where Jim Backus plays some woman's husband. Somehow, Joan Davis had become a footnote in her own show.
Oh, it's not strictly my fault. Jim Backus (Mr. Magoo…Mr. Howell…James Dean's dad in Rebel Without a Cause) is as awesome as it is possible for awesome to get. And, while I've only ever seen an episode or two of I Married Joan, it is perhaps not unfair to say that she trails somewhat behind Lucille Ball and Gracie Allen in making an impression. Yet her resume is so impressive, it's definitely got me wanting to take a proper look at her body of work… and thus may this guilty (or at least, abashed) soul be redeemed. (Though to be fair to myself, I've seen some of the movies she made and she left…no impression).
Davis started out (like so many) in amateur contests at age 6 in her native St. Paul. Soon she was booked on the Pantages circuit, where she worked as the "Toy Comedienne" until puberty took its toll, and she retired briefly to finish high school. After a brief stint working in a department store, she returned to the biz, eventually teaming up with (and marrying) baggy pants comic Si Wills. By the early 30s they had a child and vaudeville had dried up, so they moved to Hollywood. Her first break was in a Mack Sennett picture with Myra Keaton and the Sons of the Pioneers. She continue to make films for the next 20 years or so, with Abbott and Costello and Eddie Cantor among her many co-stars.
Here she is performing "Olga from the Volga" in Thin Ice (1937):
The Joan Davis Show began on CBS radio in 1945; the name changed to I Married Joan in 1949. It moved to television in 1952, where it ran until 1955. She died of a heart attack in 1961. She was only 53 years old.
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You are what you wear. While my specialty and training are in jewelry, I don't think it's possible to love jewelry without loving fashion too. It's all about adornment and wherever I have traveled I have been inspired by local fashions. Maybe except for the neo-gypsies of Macedonia who prefer Adidas tracksuits to the old spangled skirts! Whether its nomadic dresses found on the Pakistani frontier or Mexican village dresses, if it catches my eye and looks good when I try it on, then it joins my collection. Here are some of my finds that are for sale for the first time in Kaspia's Caravan.
Kuchi Wedding Dresses
Let's give you the most spectacular fashions in our shop first. Because it's a nice day for a white wedding, er, I mean, nice day for a crazy-psychedelic-gold-glitter-spangled wedding! Afghan-style. Makes our wedding fashions look just a little dull, don't you think? Gone are your preconceptions of conservative Afghans! This collection of Kuchi wedding dresses we have had in our house for over a decade which we first uncovered in the Peshawar bazaar, some in 2001 and some around 2007. The Kuchi are mainly nomadic peoples, although other clans also wear equally colorful robes for weddings. I remember seeing many a flash of sequins in the headlights passing through Afghan refugee camps south of Peshawar back in 2001. These dresses, each unique, has the finest beadwork and embroidery with silver thread. There are medallions individually made and attached and there are sequins and bright vintage fabrics, all woven into these collectible pieces of amazing character and beauty. Kuchi wedding dresses I think look most stunning on the wall, hung as we have done. Or, perhaps, you could just ditch the whites and get married in one of these! Prices range from $300 to $700.
Sindhi Wedding Dresses
We have just a couple of these amazing dresses left in our collection. Both are from the Sindh area of Southern Pakistan and both are made from vintage and some antique fabrics, such as old trade fabrics. Many are embroidered with tiny mirrors. You will see similar work on dresses worn by tribal women who roam the desert in Gujarat, India. This is because the Rann of Kutch is divided by the India / Pakistan border. The people of Sindh also produce amazing textiles, like the rail blankets and throws we have, many in luminous patchworks. What I love about the Sindhi dresses are that they are not just worn for weddings, but equally for fetching water from the well or milking the buffalo! And people accuse me of over-dressing…. Prices range from $600 – $700
Guatemalan Embroidered Tops
Around Lake Atitlan in central Guatemala are small villages and each has its own unique customs and style of dress. A few months ago we spent many days crossing the lake in public boats visiting each village to check out the unique embroidered tops the women wear. In some villages they fancied fabulous hand-embroidered birds around the neckline, others preferred a string of rainbow flowers. These tops look truly amazing on, either with a belt or worn as is, which is how I prefer them, much like a poncho. We brought back just eight of them, each carefully selected by me on the banks of Lake Atitlan. These are no doubt the only eight tops like this in Australia. So they won't last long. I suggest you come down as soon as you can and take your pick of the best one to wow people with this summer. Prices range from $120 – $250
Shawls are worn by just about every culture worldwide. In much of Central Asia shawls are worn by both men and women. In India, Pakistan & Afghanistan shawls and blankets are the equivalent of jackets and coats for many men, keeping them snug in vicious winters. For the mountains, all you need is a warm shawl and you'll survive, inshallah! From many trips to India and Pakistan we have a selection of yummy cotton and wool shawls and blankets. Most recently, in Guatemala, we picked up some beautiful green, pink and blue handwoven shawls we saw the women making on town verandahs, the loom held between their knees. Their use of tassels and silver and gold thread is woven into the mix tempted us to bring some home. Kaspia's Caravan has a wide selection of amazing shawls from around the world. Prices range from $25 – $55
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Love my husband in one of these. He looks dangerous. These pure wool hats are the traditional winter hat of Afghans, at least those who want to leave their turbans at home for the day. They are super warm and comfy, contrary to what it looks like and what Hollywood does in 'orientalist' films, the edges of the Pakol hats are not rolled down. I have included a picture here of how they should be worn. While not many women in Afghanistan or Pakistan wear these hats, they do look equally amazing on ladies. Sydney female fashionistas have been the best customers of the Pakol hat since we opened. We've got a few snow-white Pakols which look grand, almost regal, like a soft crown. And if you're heading for the hills, remember to 'pack a Pakol'! Colors brown & white $25


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