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|Occurred : 1/22/2010 23:00 (Entered as : 1/22/10 23:00)
Reported: 10/25/2011 11:57:20 PM 23:57
Posted: 12/12/2011
Location: Spring, TX
Shape: Sphere
Duration:40 min
|This is a true story, told just as it happened.
One night (Approximately January 15th, 2010, at 8:30 PM) while taking my 19 year old daughter to Best Buy to purchase a video game, we drove down Spring Creek drive from our home in our sub division, through the forest which is a deserted park, due to it being in the flood zone and had been abandoned years ago. We saw (in clear view) a large red sphere sitting on an abandoned road in the forest as we passed by the entrance to the road, which had been blocked off by the county to prevent cars or campers from entering.
As we passed by, I looked down the road and saw the craft a few hundred feet from the entrance. I slowed down to give my daughter a chance to view the craft with me and we were convinced it was a UFO sitting on the road. It was a solid red sphere, larger than a car or truck and made no sound or movement and emitted a reddish glow.
Due to the necessity to get to Best Buy before closing hours, we continued on and simply had a laugh at the thought of actually seeing a UFO in our forest.
Then soon after on Friday night, January 22, 2010 at 11:10 pm, my wife and I watched what appeared to be the same large reddish, glowing colored sphere descend into the woods directly in front of our home from our front porch at about a tenth of a mile from our home. We first spotted it through the front window in our den, while we were watching T.V. by accident. We ran outside to the front porch to get a closer view and watched it as it descended, taking about a minute to get to the ground.
At first sighting it was about 80 feet in the air, just above the tops of the trees already in its decent. We watched carefully looking for any signs that it could be identified as an Earthly object. It made no sound at all and proved to be something we've never seen before. It was very stable in its control.
It was sphere shape at approx. 12 or 15 feet wide and made no noise as it carefully descended very slowly, between tree branches towards the ground, until it could no longer be seen behind the shrubs. It had no flashing lights or created any wind or disturbance of any kind. It did have a small flickering flame at the top that went away during its decent.
I grabbed my flashlight and called my daughter to pile into the car, for a closer look, and drove around the corner to get to the road that ran next to the location it came down at. My wife stayed behind in fear of making contact with visitors.
This forest area is an area of low level marsh land. No power is present. The trees are tall Pines, Oak, and other hard woods with tall Yaupon growth at ground level. There is a stream that runs through the center of the property usually filled with the songs of thousands of frogs but at this time, they were silent! The weather was cool with overcast and a cloud cover ceiling of about 10,000 feet. It was very calm.
On the first pass, from our car, we were looking for the reddish glowing object that was first seen in the air. We drove to the end of the road, watching into the woods but not seeing anything. I made the block and retraced the area for a second time, driving slowly and shinning my flashlight into the forest. Then we noticed a single white light deep in the forest, near the location from where the craft came down, approx. 30 yards from the edge of the road in the forest. It was a light, much like a light emitting from a bulb of about 60 watts but was too deep in the woods to make out its shape or intent. It looked as though it was sitting on the ground. We watched the light for about five minutes with no movement, either around it or near it.
Then we slowly moved forward, shining our flashlight into the forest edge, when we noticed the outline of a curved, grayish colored, metal craft nestled behind the dense yaupon shrubbery which was about ten feet high. It emitted no light or sound. We could barely see only part of the round side as the craft was hidden behind the foliage, and we were NOT going in for a closer look! We continued to drive forward approximately another hundred and fifty feet when my flashlight caught the reflection of two very large eyes watching us through the shrubs in the forest edge, set back about 25 feet from the road. I stopped the car, rolled down the window, and shone the flashlight into its eyes and watched as it watched us for about the next several minutes.
We noticed that the eyes were about 8 inches apart and glistened like two very large white diamonds in the reflection from my flashlight. They were about seven feet from the ground. Later observation revealed there were no objects in that area in which someone or something could have been standing on, such as a fallen tree. We could not see the body shape as it was very dark with no back light and whatever it was remained hidden behind the Yaupon shrubs. It never blinked or turn away for a moment and made no sound or movement but continued to watch us very closely as we discussed the details of what we were seeing.
We ruled out the possibility of it being a deer, or any animals of any type that would be common in the area, and being that we watched the landing of a UFO and sighted the craft just yards away from where it was, it was determined that we were looking into the eyes of an alien visitor. The eyes were forward facing and twinkled as they moved to view us. The iris of the eyes was large, about the size of a quarter and glistened like diamonds in my spotlight and reflected bright white in color. We turned on the car's interior dome light and waved a couple of times to let him know we were just curious and meant no harm. We felt like he must have been alone and came to that specific area for samples of something for testing, maybe bugs from the forest floor? That could explain the light in the woods, to attract insects.
We felt like he moved away from his space craft, as we got closer to it and he didn't wish to be noticed by humans in the event we got out looking over his ship. Maybe he just didn't want to frighten us or was afraid himself! We felt he was rather curious by our presence, maybe even a bit frightened that we had accidently caught him landing and he wished to be left alone, so he stayed hidden. However, taking the opportunity to observe a human family in our Earth bound, "wheeled" car, checking him out as we stayed calm.
I could feel our presence becoming un-wanted as the minuets passed by as he was probably anxious to get out of there before other showed up, maybe not so peaceful and we were taking up too much of his time. As we stared into those large glowing eyes for as long as we did, for some unknown reason, we turned off the flashlight and drove out of the neighborhood and away from the area for quite a distance, discussing the sight of the craft coming down and what a beautiful, majestic sight it was. Only to realize we were driving for no reason away from such a monumental moment in our lives! We turned around and returned to the area only to find that he had departed, light, craft, eyes and all.
We believe he sent us subliminal messages to leave him alone so he could pack up and get on his way without being detected any further. I felt the effect of confusion the next few days and found it difficult to focus my thoughts. It was an odd feeling during the sighting, but once you actually see a landing and the occupants of an alien craft, it feels very natural and like it should be left alone as it must only be our neighbors tending to their business in a natural way, and we really don't have any place hanging about or getting in their way.
It was a satisfying experience. It's nice to think he is telling his story to his friends and family, in some faraway place, of the nice human family that stopped by for a brief visit while he was on his mission.
About four days later at approx. 8.00 PM, I watched a saucer shape object moving slowly over the same patch of forest with a single, dim red pulsating light on the top at its center. The light was pulsating very slowly, much less than lights on towers or aircraft and it never completely went out between flashes. The top of the saucer was lit up bright white while the bottom of the craft was dark. There was a single beam of white light shining out of the bottom of the craft shinning downward in a cone shape, very bright but was odd in the fact that it did not shine all the way to the ground. In other words it shown down about twenty five feet then came to a clean stop in midair. I watched it until the trees hid it from view. It too made no sound.
Update: Exactly one year later. On the anniversary date (2-22-11) of the Alien encounter, my daughter and I saw the return of what looked like the same red sphere near our neighborhood at 8:45 PM in the sky. It just appeared in clear skies as we were driving north bound on I-45 approaching the Spring exit, when a bright twinkling object appeared in the sky about six hundred feet off the ground next to the freeway in front of us.
It appeared to have white, twinkling flames coming from its bottom moving upward over the round craft. It sparkled like a star and was moving southwards towards us at a slow speed. When we spotted it, it was completely covered with the white flames then it "suddenly" changed directions and its flames began to subside. It began to pick up speed, now moving north bound next to the freeway. My daughter reached for her phone and videoed it. We pulled over to capture the tail end of the sighting. I watch with my naked eyes as it moved away decreasing its "flame". We could see the red sphere that we had seen in the forest on two other occasions near our home. Then it just vanished from sight, like it cloaked itself from sight.
Before it vanished I could see a force field around the craft as it glowed slightly from the energy flame before disappearing. I am guessing that the craft with occupant had returned for an annual checkup on forest samples, etc. It was moving towards our forest near our home. We raced to the house and watched the forest for a while but didn't see any activity. After all, what the heck can you do in the event that we did find it again? We just felt satisfied that we had been involved with an actual UFO encounter and it's nice to know the truth! Hope to see him again soon.

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By Will Collette
Dale Faulkner reported in today's Westerly Sun that Rawson Materials of Putnam, CT has made a deal to acquire several controversial area quarries with an eye toward more stripmining.
One of those properties is what most of us in the area still call the Copar Quarry on the Westerly-Charlestown town line.
The site, owned by the politically-connected Comolli family, had been leased to Copar, later called Armetta Sand and Stone.
The lease was transferred to Cherenzia, Co. after Copar-Armetta imploded and went bankrupt in 2015.
To put it mildly, the Copar-Armetta operation made the lives of its neighbors miserable for the duration of its operations. CLICK HERE for all our coverage of the Copar story and related issues.
Cherenzia sold two of its Westerly quarries to Rawson Materials outright and transferred its lease for the Copar site to Rawson.
So what's in store for the neighbors in Charlestown and Westerly? If the past is any indication, they may be due to get more of the same from Rawson.
For example, just last year, the state of Connecticut took enforcement action on Rawson for fugitive dust: http://www.ct.gov/deep/lib/deep/enforcement/consentorder/COAR2390.pdf
Then there's the 2015 settlement with Canterbury, CT: http://www.norwichbulletin.com/article/20151011/NEWS/151019948 on notices of violation: http://www.canterburyct.org/documents/1-3-14-13.pdf
Also in 2015, allegations of an illegal deal in Brooklyn, CT: http://www.norwichbulletin.com/article/20150911/NEWS/150919869
And in 2010, breach of contract: https://casetext.com/case/neundorf-v-river-junction-no-wwm-cv08-5003741s-aug
This latest news begs the question: haven't we learned our lesson about the problems quarries can cause in populated areas? Haven't we learned the value of doing due diligence on operators of business that can have such a major impact on the community?
Why is it that neither Westerly nor Charlestown have adopted "bad actor" policies to prevent the town from issuing permits and business licenses to known offenders?
What ever happened to Westerly's commendable idea of buying the Copar quarry to set it aside as open space?
We were just introduced to Rawson Materials this morning so what we have so far probably just scratches the surface. To add to what we know, check out this 2016 EcoRI coverage of Rawson's environmental practices.
By FRANK CARINI/ecoRI News staff, 6
|Connecticut resident Allan Rawson, managing member of Putnam-based River Junction Estates, was recently videotaped moving rocks and leaves along a watercourse in Rhode Island's Buck Hill Management Area. (Rob Mann photos)
THOMPSON, Conn. — For more than a year, the town's Inland Wetlands Commission, Planning & Zoning Commission and Board of Selectmen have been holding hearings and meetings regarding requests to alter wetlands near Rhode Island's Buck Hill Management Area.
Two applications have been filed in the past year, by the same party, to develop parts of the same parcel, about 112 acres of subdivided land near the intersection of the Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts borders. The first application, which the town denied, called for building a bridge and gravel driveway into the woods. The owner of the land, River Junction Estates LLC, said it wanted to open up the space for hikers.
The property is nestled between the Buck Hill Management Area and Connecticut's Air Line State Park Trail. Hikers can access the area in question from multiple trails in both nature preserves.
The area has been deemed "unbuildable," and the only access to the property from the end of Starr Road is through private property, according to various maps and documents.
The property sits northwest of Starr Road, and the 0.15-mile town road that ends in a cul de sac is at the heart of the ongoing issue. Abutters to the River Junction Estates (RJE) property call the dirt path that begins at the end of paved Starr Road a trail and note its intermediate water flow; Allan Rawson of RJE and his attorney claim it once was used as a road and under Connecticut state law still is.
The designation of that path, and who is entitled to access it besides the two abutting neighbors, is at the crux of the ongoing debate. Town attorney William St. Onge has noted that there are a number of opinions regarding the dirt path.
At a public hearing in January, the Hartford Courant reported that St. Onge told the Inland Wetlands Commission that, "As the town attorney, I don't feel the section of Starr Road beyond the cul de sac to the Rhode Island line is a town road of Thompson at this time."
Allan Rawson, left, told a Connecticut radio station that, 'Anything that was done was returned to the condition that it was before we went there.'
The path hasn't been on town road records or maintained by the town in more than six decades, according to St. Onge. Various maps dating back to 1956 refer to the dirt path after Starr Road as abandoned or impassable.
Rawson and his attorney believe otherwise, however, claiming the dirt path has long been a public road. In an April 19 letter to the Board of Selectmen, Rawson's attorney, Stephen Penny, writes that in 1977 Starr Road was a gravel road all the way to the Rhode Island border.
A group of about dozen neighbors have argued that the access point to the dirt path is legally owned by two families who abut the property. The abutters have hired a attorney. A court will likely decide.
RJE's second applications is asking the town permission to build water diversions on the property.
The attorney representing the abutting landowners has said RJE hasn't given sufficient reasons as to why it plans to divert water for proposed development near the disputed dirt path.
Rawson's father founded Rawson Materials, a quality aggregate producer, in 1947, and the business currently runs a mining operation not far from the area in question. Rawson has told the town he has no plans to mine gravel on the RJE property.
To further complicate the issue, Rawson and another man were photographed and videotaped earlier this month altering wetlands within the Buck Hill Management Area.
In the April 8 video — shot by Thompson resident Rob Mann who has been documenting water flow in the Starr Road area for several months — Rawson can be seen moving rocks and leaves. Mann hasn't made the video public, but he did allow ecoRI News to watch it.
In response to an ecoRI News request for comment about the ongoing issue and the recent video, Rawson's son Jeffery, president of Rawson Materials, e-mailed us Penny's April 19 letter to selectmen. The letter doesn't address Mann's recently shot video.
Mann became interested in the issue last year, after a few contentious hearings and allegations of document/map forgery at Town Hall. He said he was as surprised as Rawson when they bumped into each other in the Rhode Island woods.
"He was moving rocks and leaves to change the flow of water," Mann said. "What else could he be doing?"
Water flow on and around the dirt path area is a point of contention in the ongoing case.
Mann has filed a complaint with the Environmental Protection Agency, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, among other agencies. His five-page letter claims "Mr. Allan Rawson and his Connecticut Licensed Engineer were altering and re-routing the water flow of this stream channel collectively ... all without proper permits from the required agencies."
When asked by Connecticut radio station WINY (1350-AM) if he went through the legal processes necessary to alter the watercourse, Rawson said, "Yeah, that's certainly not a problem with what I did. Anything that was done was returned to the condition that it was before we went there."
Rawson also made it clear that Rhode Island authorities, who he confirmed will be investigating the matter, knew what he and his engineer were doing in the nature preserve, according to WINY.
ecoRI News retraced Mann's steps with him on April 15. It had been a few days since it rained, but water was flowing on parts of the dirt path in Connecticut. Around the path were vernal ponds, multiple water channels, natural springs and wetlands vegetation.
"The water runs way beyond a storm event," Mann said. "Water runs five to six months out of the year here. It's likely salamander breeding ground."


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Retrospect… 1974
I started this little blog back in May of 2009 with 1 picture and a simple statement "Hello World… Welcome to The Lost Coaster… More to come.."
This post was almost 35 years after my first and only ride on Cedar Point's Jumbo Jet. I've posted lots of pictures, videos and links of many Jet Star, Jet Star 2 and Jumbo Jet Roller Coasters and I've even told you some of what happened on my first trip to the Point!
I have decided to take you back 39 years to my first ride on the Jumbo Jet. I was finishing up my 8th grade at Butler Elementary School (May/June 1974) and it was tradition that the 8th graders would take a class trip before heading to Clear Fork High School for their freshman year. Our trip started at the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village and then on the way back home we would make a stop at Cedar Point on Sunday. This would be my first weekend away from the parents and could really be myself. Back in those days I was a bit backwards or even awkward and may have been considered a loner.
We arrived at Cedar Point and all ran like dorky kids to get to our 1st ride. Favorites back then were the ones with the smallest waits like the Cadillac Cars, Cedar Creek Mine Ride, The Pirate Ride, Earthquake, Sky Ride, Log Ride, Shoot the Rapids and who could forget the slide? This part may be sad to you, however needs to be told because it is very important to why I rode the Jumbo Jet at all, let me explain…
I found myself abandoned late in the afternoon and decided to head back to the bus, because it was hotter than heck. As I got on the bus the driver asked me if I had ridden all the rides. I said yes, but that really wasn't the truth. We were all scared to ride the Blue Streak and the Jumbo Jet because of their size. We told ourselves that why would anyone want to wait that long for just one ride? We were lying to ourselves. The bus driver had asked me earlier in the trip if I was "Lester's Boy"? Oh great, I thought now if I do anything wrong it will get back to my dad!. The drivers name was Bill and he started to asked me if I had rode the Blue Streak and Jumbo Jet. I had not and it was time to come clean with Bill. I told him that no I had not ridden the Blue Streak or Jumbo Jet because no one wanted to ride those with me. The hard truth is that no one wanted ride with me and I had spent most of the day being a 3rd wheel. It's hard growing up being that kid. I think that Bill kinda knew that and offered to ride the Blue Streak and Jumbo Jet with me and off we went to ride…
First up was the Blue Streak, Cedar Point's biggest wood roller coaster. I know that we enjoyed the ride, but I don't really remember a lot about it. As we got off the ride, Bill asked me if I wanted to ride the Jumbo Jet. Unsure I reluctantly said Yes and we headed off to the Jumbo Jet. I did not take this picture, but this is what I saw:
We got in line and I remember how hot it was and thought that we would never get to ride, I would surly die of thrust. Since I was with Bill, who the ride op thought was my dad, they allowed me to ride even though I did not meet the height requirement. We finally got the chance to ride, as the train went up the spiral lift hill, I remember thinking this is what I waited for all this time in the heat for, a leisurely ride?
Little did I know how scared I would be heading down that first hill. I am sure that I thought "Oh Shit, we are gonna die!" The Jumbo Jet did not have any type of restraints and it really wasn't needed. As you went into that first banked conner you were planted into the seat. Same thing when you came off the second hill. In the middle of the ride was the area that one might call "Meet Yourself" and you couldn't have gotten out of your seat even if you wanted too.
I remember how fast and loud the ride was and before I knew it the ride was over. My next trip to Cedar Point would be years later in 1984 and by that time the Jumbo Jet was long gone. I want to thank Bill the Safeway Bus driver (where ever he may be) because with out him I would never have ridden Cedar Point's Jumbo Jet…and this blog would have never happened!
**Note this is my 212th post. Through out the years this number shows up in my life and I consider the numbers 212 as lucky**
I got a chance to go to Cedar Point last Wednesday (July, 24th 2013) and the drive to the Point was exciting as ever, I felt as if I was 21 again. I was wondering how I would feel seeing Gatekeeper in this famous corner. Gone was Disaster Transport and the Cedar Point Needle changing the skyline forever. Would I be sick to my stomach thinking how old I had become since the 1st time I rode the Jumbo Jet in 1974? I thought about standing in line to ride the brand new Avalanche Run and waiting for hours for that ride. As I turned left onto the causeway the excitement really started to build. I caught glimpse of the Gatekeeper and then the entire ride with the 2 majestic keyholes. I could not wait to park the car and get in line. Cedar Point did a really nice job with the new entrance to the park. I felt as if I wanted to run, perhaps to beat the others that arrived at the same time, so I could get inline ahead of them. Did I just transform back into that geeky kid from 1974? Our line wait started next to Max Air and continued toward Gatekeeper, then a sharp left toward Wicked Twister and then a sharp turn to the right back towards Gatekeeper. Finally I reached cue lines next to the Gatekeeper. At one point I got this eerie feeling as if I was standing dead center where Jumbo Jet once stood. It took forever to reach the platform, but once we did I knew I must ride the front seat. It took about 1 hour and 10 minutes and finally I was strapping myself in for my 1st ride on Gatekeeper. I must have felt the same way back in 1974 taking my seat on the Jumbo Jet. As we started up the lift hill I thought hang on tight, before I knew it we were heading towards the keyholes. I knew we would make it through the keyholes as riders before me had, none the less the ride was exciting. It was almost over before it started and we arrived back to the platform and I thought Cedar Point had done a good job with Gatekeeper. As I walked away I thought of all of those coasters that came before the Gatekeeper. I saw Jumbo Jet, Wildcat, Avalanche Run and finally Disaster Transport as they stood in this corner made famous, at least in my mind, by the Jumbo Jet. Could todays memory of Gatekeeper be that of some other geeky 14 year old kid who looks back at 50 thinking this is the ride that made them love roller coasters, like the Jumbo Jet did for me?
WildCat in Jumbo Jet's Corner!
I was thinking how I did not get to ride the WildCat my last visit in 2011, then by 2012 the WildCat was removed from the park. I guess that would have been the same feeling someone had when they came back in 1979 and not being able to ride the Jumbo Jet. I came across this great photo of the WildCat from 1980:
Here is the park map from 1980:
You can also catch the WildCat in action from the Space Needle at the end of this video:
I keep wondering if the WildCat was in fact sold for scrap? (See Sold for Scrap) A point to ponder!
Cedar Point Souvenir Plate
Every once in a while I will head over to eBay just to see what Cedar Point collectables are available that feature the Jumbo Jet. Today I found this Cedar Point Plate 1960s Era Sandusky,Ohio Cedar Point amusement park roller coaster plate-VINTAGE!:
Here is a close up:
If you are interested in adding this to your collection, just head over to eBay 1960s Era Sandusky,Ohio Cedar Point amusement park roller coaster plate-VINTAGE!.
I know what your thinking… Really? A dinner plate? Yep, I really like this "pop" art from the 70's. This is the second time we have featured a plate. Check out the post "Thankful for the Jumbo Jet" from November 27th 2011 that features a "Blue Willow" Jumbo Jet.
Cedar Point's "New World of Fun!"
Cedar Point's Roller Coaster Challenge
The questions is "Can you ride all 5 in one day?"
This newspaper add is from 1977 and challenges you to ride Cedar Point's big five coasters, Cork Screw, Jumbo Jet, Mine Ride, Wildcat (original) and Blue Streak in one day. If you were one of the first 1,000 to do so each day you would receive a special bonus… A beautiful "High Rollers" sew-on patch if you completed the task.
On June 14, 1977 our facebook friend Jim Hammer completed the roller coaster challenge. Jim said "It wasn't easy…the lines for the Corkscrew were 1 to 2 hours back in 1977!". I wish today I could do this challenge, but sadly the Jumbo Jet is no more at Cedar Point. A big thank-you to Jake for posting these pictures on our FaceBook page!
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Lost Forever – Space Spiral
Jumbo Jet July 1973
Hello…and look who is back. After a long hiatus from this very blog, I have returned and on the prowl again for anything Jumbo Jet, Jet Star 2 or WildCat. Drop me a line at thelostcoaster at live dot com or thelostcoaster at facebook dot com if you have any pictures or ideas. Alright here we go! I found this great picture looking down on our beloved Jumbo Jet from what I would believe is from the space needle. Look how close she sets next to the beach and the cue lines in direct sunshine and no shade, You know that was a long hot wait!This picture was taken in July 1973 by Macserv and Jumbo Jet was looking good. The next year would be my 1st and only time to ride her. Until next time Cheers!
Silent Cedar Point 1973
I can't tell you how much I love YouTube… This silent Super 8mm video was posted at the end of January 2011. This has some great footage of what Cedar Point looked like when I visited for the first time in 1974. See the original Shoot the Rapids, log ride, big slide and the Frontier Lift. Be on the look out for the Jumbo Jet at :50 and 12:53:
By the looks of the parking lot it was a busy day at Cedar Point… I kinda wish that Cedar Point was not as famous as it is now. It would be nice to go back to the was Cedar Point was back in the 70's! Let's Ride!


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For the past several months, behind the walls of a two-story, converted apartment building in Highland, Todd Colehour, a former executive with Kona Grill, along with his business partners and startender Sean Kenyon, who works behind the bar of the Squeaky Bean and writes our weekly "Ask the Bartender" column, have been secretly plotting a new bookstore that will be a false front for what they're really planning: a Prohibition-inspired speakeasy.
"It will be a working bookstore strewn with modern cocktail books, replications of cocktail books and cocktail recipe books from the 1800s, and there will be a hidden handle inside the bookcase the will open into a hallway that leads to the speakeasy," explains Kenyon, who's building the cocktail and ice program and training and educating the staff, while continuing to pour cocktails at the Bean. And once you've entered the speakeasy, he says, there won't be any rules to aide by. "A house of rules isn't our thing, and if we do have any rules, they'll be tongue-in-cheek," Kenyon asserts. "We want this to be a fun zone -- not a no fun zone."
The speakeasy will be fronted by the name Williams & Graham Booksellers, and, according to Kenyon, neither the facade nor the sign will provide any indication of what lurks inside the brick building at 3160 Tejon Street. "There will be no signage that even remotely suggests that there's a bar in here," notes Kenyon of the 62-seat watering hole that, he says, "will transport patrons back to the 1920s" with regard to the design and cocktails. "The decor will be deep woods, burgundies and velvet curtains," and the cocktails, insists Kenyon, "will stay true to the methodology of that era," which means "no molecular mixology, no freeze-drying, foams, or anything else like that." You won't, he promises, "be eating your gin and tonic." As for the mixologists, Kenyon says he's bringing in some of Denver's best, although he hints that "best" doesn't necessarily mean the obvious. "I've discovered some really amazing unknown gems in this city, and I'm really excited to introduce these people to the drinking public." They've hired a chef, too -- David Bumgardner, the former sous chef of Highland Tavern, a Marczyk Fine Foods alum and a guy who's powered by pig. "He's doing a lot of research for the menu," says Kenyon, adding that it, too, will get its inspiration from the Prohibition era -- "supperclub kind of stuff," he reveals.
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The board is still a work in progress, but Kenyon says that it will feature four starters, four main dishes, a handful of specials and several desserts -- and it'll be available until 1 a.m. nightly.
The speakeasy and bookstore are part of the first phase of Williams & Graham. Phase two, says Kenyon, will concentrate on the second floor. "That's where we'll have private rooms, a second bar and a deck with beautiful views."
There's a liquor-license hearing at 9 a.m. on May 13 at the Wellington Webb building, and you can follow the speakeasy's progress on its Facebook page. Colehour is targeting a late June opening date.


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A plan to build a $1.3 billion Pakistani-Iranian oil refinery may be taken off the back shelf, with the visit this week to Karachi by a high-level Iranian delegation, reported the Internews agency. If the talks are successful, the 120,000 barrel-per-day facility could be operating by December 2006.
The facility is to be located in Balochistan in Pakistan, near its border with Iran.
Pakistan, which is keen that the project will proceed, wants the refinery to process a variety of crude including Iranian heavy crude to be supplied by the National Iranian Oil Corporation.
Demand for petroleum products in Pakistan is around 18 million metric tons, with local refineries currently meeting around a third of this amount. – (MENA Report)
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fashion and lenses
Busy the last few weeks with a couple of great shoots with Ashley and Cate. Working on getting my first actual PAID shoot, so hopefully find out Monday. Also a Canadian fashion magazine is looking at my stuff, so it all looks very promising so far. So how does this relate to lenses? I'm just on a tangent anyway. I always like to rent new lenses to test - for the images with Ashley I rented the Canon 50 1.2, and with Cate I rented the brand new 24-70L II. The 50/1.2 is a magic lens, I want to buy one now (but not before testing the 85/1.2 which I hear is even sharper). The 24-70? Good lens, not worth $2500 though - especially for fashion.
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A while ago, whilst I was
still living in New Cross
my flatmate [and really good
friend] Rick Graham turned to
me [we were both rather drunk]
and said "I don't believe they
could have said that to you,
if someone said that to me I
don't know what I'd do".
Now I don't remember what I
said back, like I said, we were both
really drunk, but it just popped
back into my head after a
couple of months, and although
he'll probably never read this,
just wanna say thanks man.
Because I was thinking about it
and the event in which he was talking about,
was by all accounts terrible, but as bad
as it was, it didn't send me over the edge,
at all. In fact my reaction was quite benign,
because for some reason I just didn't care.
Rick seem to care more than me, which was
quite funny.
I'm come a long way this year. I'm stronger
in mind and in spirit and I have been able
to deal with things that two years ago
would've definitely sent me over the
edge, I'm a lot happier and have a better
outlook on life in general. So…
Thanks Rick and go me, the new and improved
Richard =]
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Manchester City say they are "disappointed, but regrettably not surprised" after being referred to UEFA's adjudicatory chamber following an investigation into financial fair play.
City were fined £49m and hit with restrictions on transfer spending and their Champions League squad after FFP breaches were originally investigated in 2014, and UEFA began a new probe after further allegations about the same period were made in German publication Der Spiegel last year.
Read: Klopp congratulates City on Premier League title
It has been widely reported that UEFA investigators want City banned from the Champions League for a season if found guilty of breaking financial rules.
City have denied any wrongdoing and, in a strongly-worded statement, said the "decision contains mistakes, misinterpretations and confusions" and was the product of a "wholly unsatisfactory, curtailed, and hostile process".
The statement read: "Manchester City Football Club is disappointed, but regrettably not surprised, by the sudden announcement of the referral to be made by the (club financial control body) CFCB IC chief investigator Yves Leterme.
"The leaks to media over the last week are indicative of the process that has been overseen by Mr Leterme."
"Manchester City is entirely confident of a positive outcome when the matter is considered by an independent judicial body.
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"The accusation of financial irregularities remains entirely false and the CFCB IC referral ignores a comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence provided by Manchester City FC to the chamber.
"The decision contains mistakes, misinterpretations and confusions fundamentally borne out of a basic lack of due process and there remain significant unresolved matters raised by Manchester City FC as part of what the club has found to be a wholly unsatisfactory, curtailed, and hostile process."
Former Belgian Prime Minister Leterme and his team have been investigating reports that City broke Financial Fair Play regulations by inflating the value of a multi-million-pound sponsorship deal.
"The club financial control body chief investigator, after having consulted with the other members of the independent investigatory chamber of the CFCB, has decided to refer Manchester City FC to the CFCB adjudicatory chamber following the conclusion of his investigation," said a UEFA statement.
"The CFCB investigatory chamber had opened an investigation into Manchester City FC on 7 March 2019 for potential breaches of financial fair play regulations that were made public in various media outlets.
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Thank you for taking the time to visit our website. We are happy to provide you with information about our district, our schools, and the excellent programs and services we offer our students. Go Eagles!
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Dear Families:
Welcome to our campus. We are bringing the fun back to education with birthday books, national "What is today" awareness, and technology interventions that are fun and engaging. We are using Beyond Textbooks as our framework for teaching Arizona standards, Fast ForWord to repair reading deficiencies, and Galileo assessments to monitor our growth. We have certified teachers in all of our classrooms that have a combined 100+ years of experience at each campus. We are excited to see the district grow and prosper through all the political changes in education over the past few years. Thank you for joining our family.


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Today at work there was a little going away time for me. I am so excited to see where the Lord is leading Joel and I next, we are young and we have so much life to live and yet there was a sadness at saying goodbye to the people that I have worked daily with for the past year. I have come to love and respect these people. They pour their hearts out every day for the sake of orphans around the world. These people will always be a special part of my life. Thank you those of you who made my last year at All God's Children International an incredible experience. Those of you who are extra special to me, you know who you are and you know how much I will miss you, don't worry I will come back for a Happy Hour every now and then!
I also echo what Joel said about dinner last night. Seeing kids walk down the sidewalk from afar and seeing their faces as soon as they realized it was Joel and I was unforgettable. Thank you guys for your hugs and your smiles! I truly miss all of you girls. Your smiles and enthusiasm are priceless. Even when my days would be hard, I could always count on showing up to Youth Group on Wednesday night and counting on your bigs hugs and your funny stories. All of a sudden I would realize that I had forgotten about the stress of my day or my week.
I thank you all for your support as Joel and I take huge leaps of faith! My faith and trust has never been more challenged or strengthened. Thanks to everyone who encouraged me on the way.
I received a gift today from a dear friend at work who above anyone else has seen my heart for children around the world that will never be available for adoption. This woman has become my biggest encourager of this passion. She gave me a journal today and there was a statement on the front cover it said this:
"The place you are in needs you today. Your spark can become a flame and change everything. Reach out your hand; do great work; stand up for an ideal and put your heart into it. Believe we can build a better world. Know that what you do makes a difference. Life is the grand adventure and any life worth living is worth recording. Don't just think it, ink it!"
The journal is blue and it says: CARE every day.
Inside this journal are quotes, every page has a different quote by someone famous about caring and making a difference in the world.
I have been inspired. This is truly my heart. Thank you friend for understanding my passion and encouraging me above all others.
I will miss you all. Thank you for making my day!


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"A lot of people don't think much about what land surveyors do. In a nutshell, we are the interpreters and providers of landmarks and records that directly impact real property." Mark Mason. IMG
Selling a home involves a lot of moving parts, to be sure. However, we sometimes get caught up in the financials or the staging of the home and the when to list details, but forget about one of the most important aspects to selling our home, that of the Real Property Report, or sometimes just referred to as the "RPR". If this is lacking or does not exist, then the sale of the home can be greatly hampered, delayed or cancelled.
As per the Alberta Land Surveyor's Association website, www. http://www.alsa.ab.ca/, "a Real Property Report is a legal document that clearly illustrates the location of significant visible improvements relative to property boundaries". Basically, it is a 'snap shot map' of your property on a date when the survey was created. If changes to improvements have been made to the property or adjoining properties, then a new or modified (updated) version of the Real Property Report will need to be made. Such improvements can include, but not limited to, new or modified fencing, decks, external air conditioning units, driveways, garages or other such features. Only the updated RPR will be able to show their location relative to property boundaries.
Another key aspect of RPRs is that they are necessary to determine compliance with municipal bylaws. For example, if you have added a deck to the back of your house, it will be necessary to determine if the deck complies with the city codes about the height, etc. Some low decks do not require to be included an improvement as they fall well below a certain height. Best to check with the city as to what the minimum height is before it is required to be included on the report. If the city determines that your structure does not comply, then it is the owner's responsibility to remedy before putting the property on the market to sell. Thus, early preparation of the RPR is necessary and can significantly speed up the process of selling a property.
Not only does the city want to confirm compliance of your home improvements and structures, but other professionals involved in the sale process also need to see the report. They may include,
Property owner
- See the location of improvements within the property boundaries
- Any encroachments from adjacent properties
- Property compliance with municipal requirements
Property Purchaser
- The boundary and improvement locations on the property
- Any problems relating to the property boundaries
- In determining compliance with bylaws and fire codes
- In the planning and development process
Property Sellers (vendors)
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- Conformance of improvements with municipal bylaws
- Problems that may have to be resolved prior to registration of the mortgage
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- Provide a visual representation of the property for sale
- Meet requirements of the real estate listing/purchase contract
- Have information to avoid delays in completing property transactions when a Real Property Report is arranged early in the sales process
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RPR starts at the seller's lawyer office, then gets transferred to the buyer's lawyer office
Require RPR for title transfer purposes
A Real Property Report is not required for conventional condo style apartments, but is required in bare land condo style properties. If you are unsure of what you currently own or are planning to purchase, ask your trusted real estate agent. Conventional condos do not need a real property report because the Condominium Plan takes the place of the Real Property Report. Your realtor can assist you in the area as she can easily get a copy of the Condo Plan before submitting an offer to purchase or if you decide to list your condo to sell.
You can conveniently have your existing RPR updated, and so best advice is to contact the company that issued the stamp, as it should be labelled on the RPR. However, it is possible that the lawyer that you dealt with for the purchase of your home may have it on file, so do contact them if you are needing to get a copy or update it. If for some reason, you do not have an RPR at all and you are planning to sell your home, it is best to begin arranging the survey process as soon as possible. It will take about 2-3 weeks.
Three reputable Land Surveyors in Calgary for obtaining a Real Property Report on your property:
1. Global Raymac
2. Stantec
3. Arc Surveys
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The blacklist of antibiotic resistance threats has been revealed
– WHO's takes action on the antibiotic resistance crisis
WHO has recently published a list of antibiotic resistant microbes in order to increase focus on a globally growing threat. The list contains 12 families of bacteria, that have acquired multiple resistant to several antibiotics. These organisms pose a great risk to the public health, as they are forcing the use of our last line of antibiotics.
WHO emphasizes the need for serious initiatives to counteract the growth of multi-resistant bacteria and wish to spark research and R&D. To prioritize the initiatives WHO has ranked the bacteria in accordance with their level of threat. A special attention is given to gram-negative bacteria due to their adaptability to resist treatments and ability to pass on genetic material, which allows other bacteria to become resistant too.
Multi-resistant hospital acquired bacteria are the most critical group and therefore should receive the highest priority. The second and the third group, the high and medium priority groups, presents the more common diseases such as gonorrhea and food poisoning caused by Salmonella.
WHO has their main focus on developing new antibiotics, but also conclude that the "public health threats may be addressed by other interventions that could significantly reduce the burden of infections due to antibiotic-resistant bacteria (Publication, global PPL)".
How Sonosteam contribute to this battle?
To counteract this threat SonoSteam can contribute with hospital mattress disinfection equipment. SonoSteam can also offer disinfection of hospital equipment, e.g. handling equipment like transport boxes. Such solutions contribute to the reduction of multi-resistant bacteria in hospitals and limit the amount of deadly infections due to less cross contamination between patients. SonoSteam can reduce the number of outbreaks and individual cases of sickness caused by lack of food safety, which as well will reduce the need for antibiotic treatment.
The proactive treatment of SonoSteam within hospitals and food manufacturers will consequently reduce the need for antibiotic treatment and thereby slow the growth in multi-resistant bacteria, which causes the need for new types of antibiotics. The development of new antibiotics is expensive and takes a long time to be medically approved. SonoSteam could therefore function as a faster alternative to reduce the critical issue of multi-resistant bacteria while new antibiotics are being developed.


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The southbound lanes of Interstate 805 flooded in Otay Mesa because of a nearby water main break.
CHP officials said the water flooded two lanes of the highway near Palm Avenue just north of Interstate 905.
The flooding and closure affected traffic up to Main Street bringing speeds down to 8 mph past the scene.
A nearby collision involving injuries was more than likely caused by the car hitting the water and hydroplaning causing a crash according to a CHP spokesperson.
Water was turned off around 6:55 a.m. helping clear up the traffic backup along the highway.
San Diego City water crews are working alongside Cal American crews to determine the cause of the flooding.
The break is located at the connection of two pipes - one from the City of San Diego, the other from Cal American according to San Diego City spokesperson Arian Collins.
Cal American services San Ysidro, Coronado and Imperial Beach.
Crews will need to excavate the pipes to determine which of the 10-inch pipes needs replaced.
CHP officers were preparing for a long-term closure depends on how fast the repairs can be made.
The only businesses affected were a McDonald's restaurant next to the source of the flooding and a small shopping center located on Palm Avenue just west of I-805.
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The creative process is a little different for everyone, but it always takes time. PCs with the latest Intel® processors are more powerful than ever. So, you can get through the production work faster and have more time to develop your next great idea.
"Saving time during the editing phase means I can take on more work," says visual creative Taylor Jackson. "Over my past system, the Intel® Core™ i9 X-series processor gave me much faster render times."
As a video content creator, Jordy Vandeput is always on deadline. "That's where the power of the new Intel® Core™ X-series processor comes in," he says. "It's very reliable and it helps us render these projects so fast."
"With past systems, render time, and export time could take hours," says videographer Torin Simpson. "But with the Intel® Core™ i9 X-series processor, render times are faster, I'm not twiddling my thumbs."
Working on the road, "It's important that I can do it fast, without long rendering time or stuttering playbacks," says content creator Malin Rydqvist. She relies on an Intel® Core™ i7 processor-powered laptop.
Tech news curated for creators. Pull up a front row seat to Creativity Boost by Intel, a newsletter designed specifically for creators.
Version to version and in the time in-between, Intel works with leading companies to ensure the creative software you rely on performs at its best.
Laptops and 2-in-1s powered by 9th Gen Intel® Core™ mobile processors deliver high performance you can take anywhere. Available in a range of stylish designs and screen sizes to fit any budget.
With up to 10 hours of battery life,1 2 you'll have plenty of time to get things done before having to worry about plugging back in.
9th Gen Intel® Core™ mobile processors keep the most demanding applications running at your pace. Up to 6 cores and 4.8 GHz for faster rendering, editing, and more — all in a beautifully designed laptop.
2-in-1s powered by Intel® Core™ mobile processors let you switch between laptop and tablet modes to best fit your activity, while delivering the high performance you need to get it done.
Intel® Optane™ memory improves your laptop or 2-in-1s responsiveness, so the creative software you use most launches quickly and large media files open up to 3x faster.1 3
All-in-One PCs with 9th Gen Intel® Core™ processors give you all the power of a desktop packaged in a sleek display — for less clutter, hardware-based security, and a hi-res display.
Intel® Core™ processors have up to 18 cores to power through your most intense tasks — many creative applications, like those from Adobe, increase their performance based on core count.
Thunderbolt™ 3 is 8x faster than USB 3.0 and provides 4x more video bandwidth than HDMI 1.4 for faster transfers and higher resolution playback.4
By learning and remembering the things you use the most, Intel® Optane™ memory makes your everyday work tasks perform up to 2.2x faster, so your technology doesn't slow you down.1 5
With displays up to 34 inches and 4K Ultra HD resolution, today's All-in-Ones are beautifully designed to show every detail of your work.
Desktops with 9th Gen Intel® Core™ processors provide more power, more features, and more flexibility than other PC types. They're easier to upgrade, with more storage, for example.
The latest Intel® Core™ processors and Intel® Optane™ Solid State Drives (SSDs) for desktops are optimized for fast application loading, fast boot, and low power consumption.
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Intel® Xeon® processor-based workstations are uniquely architected to deliver the ultimate, professional-level performance based on your specific workloads and requirements.
Easily run media- or graphic-intensive applications without getting bogged down. Intel® Xeon® processors provide up to 28 cores and 4.7 GHz.
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Software and workloads used in performance tests may have been optimized for performance only on Intel® microprocessors. Performance tests, such as SYSmark* and MobileMark*, are measured using specific computer systems, components, software, operations, and functions. Any change to any of those factors may cause the results to vary. You should consult other information and performance tests to assist you in fully evaluating your contemplated purchases, including the performance of that product when combined with other products. For more complete information visit http://www.intel.co.uk/benchmarks.
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As measured by Media Project Load Workload comparing Intel® Core™ i7-8700 processor + 1TB HDD + 32GB Intel® Optane™ memory vs. Intel® Core™ i7-8700 processor + 1TB HDD.
As compared to other PC I/O connection technologies including eSATA, USB, and IEEE 1394 Firewire*. Performance will vary depending on the specific hardware and software used. Must use a Thunderbolt™-enabled device. For more information go to https://www.intel.co.uk/content/www/uk/en/products/docs/io/thunderbolt/thunderbolt-technology-developer.html.
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I was born in Detroit, MI and now I live in Brooklyn, NY
Are you under 30 years of age or older?
No, 25
Well, Detroit is 10 min from Canada, and my parents used to travel there often to shop (when the USD was double the Canadian dollar) but I don't really count that.
I really left when I was 12 years old going to Cuba. I went with my dance teacher whom I had been studying Afro-Cuban dance with for a year and a half. It was amazing. I remember everything being so beautiful to me. It was my first time in the Caribbean and I was fascinated by all the bright colors. The houses were yellow, pink, turquoise. The cars were old, like I had seen in history books and just as colorful. And the people exuded as much brilliance and color as the atmosphere. They were warm and welcoming, but still full of fire. I had my first kiss there in Cuba!
Do you have any fears? If so, please describe.
I have fear of failure. I come from a community of unfulfilled dreams. This is not necessarily a bad thing, because me and my personality were developed as a result. However, I never want to have to say, I once wanted to do _____ and not be able to do it.
I spend my days either working like crazy or having nothing to do. That's been a semi-personal choice and I enjoy it sometimes. I am in the nothing to do phase and I wish I was working more. When I am in one state I always seem to crave the other.
How was your last trip funded?
By myself. I work as a teaching artist and I worked my ass off last school year to pay for my trip and be able to not work for the summer. I am also blessed by God and the financial angel that when I need it, it always comes from somewhere and right on time
I mostly travel to dance. I love dance, and I am committed to learning as much about dance as possible. I may travel for other reasons superficial, but I'm always looking for dance where ever I go.
But along with dance I love to learn about other ways of life. Art and culture and reflections of each other, and if you can engage someone through art, specifically dance for me, I can often get them to open up about culture and the reality of how they live.
So I enjoy seeing the beautiful works of nature and culture in the places I go and exploring how people really live; in my mind, I always juxtapose it to how I live in the US.
Now I speak english and pretty good spanish, not quite fluent, but getting there. I want to learn portuguese and possibly french and creole.
List 5 things you MUST bring with you when you travel.
1. Book to write in (even if I don't use it)
2. A nice dress
3. Money
4. Open mind, eyes, and heart
5. Bug repellent
Driving to Florida from Detroit, MI in my Dad's black Explorer. It was a 17 hours drive and I slept 11 hours. I went to visit my grandmother who is one of the lights of my life, so I was excited. I spent the time laughing and joking with her, shopping, and bowling with my family. Heaven for a 9 year old.
I went to Cuba. I stayed 38 days total, I was in Havana for 1 day, Mantanzas 1 day, Traveled by bus for 1 day, then stayed 28 days in Santiago de Cuba, and 7 more days in Havana. I went to Cuba to study dance.
YES! I am trying to figure out how and when I can return now. I need to learn more. I want to take more dance classes and possibly do my own (or maybe through a university one day) anthropological studies of Cuba.
I say that I am solar powered. I love the sun! It's color and how it illuminates the world. Although it is very bright early in the morning, I hate to wear sunglasses it creates a barrier between me and being able to experience the sun and the true colors of the world. The sun gives me energy, and just like it comes everyday, reminds me to rise and go experience the world.
When the sun is not out I always feel completely drained and often a bit sad.
Are you happy?
SO happy! I am alive and just got back from an amazing, inspiring journey, and feel better after having step throat for 2 weeks, I'm elated. But mostly I am happy because life is good and I choose to be happy.
Kendra is a Dancer, Teaching Artist, and Choreographer
Her email signature reads: Dance, Live, Love, Feel!!
I'll post a few pics from Le Fooding in the eat or be eaten section later this week.
Until then, Be Happy!


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Firms that participate in the American Express Supply Chain Inclusion Initiative must be independently certified by a United States government agency or governing body. Certification documents from the following qualified agencies are acceptable:


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No brand celebrates women in all their complexities quite like Chanel. It is constantly finding new ways to fuse the modern and the classic, the strong and the feminine – something that's perfectly encapsulated in its iconic perfumes. For their latest project, a multimedia online experience aptly titled The Fifth Sense, Chanel teamed up with i-D to highlight some of the most innovative and complex women working in the arts today. As part of the project, Chanel and i-D are highlighting the artistic practices of six women, specifically exploring the ways in which their visions are influenced by smell.
Entitled "Making Movement," the fifth film in the series profiles the stunning Japanese ballet dancer Nozomi Iijima as she choreographs her very first piece. Inspired by Chanel No. 5, Iijima's piece marries technical precision and fluid self-expression to create something that's at once beautifully unfamiliar and timeless. "In dance, the classic is the foundation of the modern," she explains. "And so as a woman and as a dancer I feel I have to carry both." Not only is Iijima's unique approach to movement endlessly mesmerizing, it illustrates strength in femininity – a notion that couldn't be more Chanel.
Through The Fifth Sense, Chanel and i-D challenge female artists to view their work through a different lens, ultimately urging them to create something fresh and beautiful.
Find out more about The Fifth Sense and click here to watch "Making Movement".


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Mel's Kitchen Cafe. I L-O-V-E-D it! I've realized I'm not great at describing the meals I make other than saying whether or not I loved them, but this one I really did :-)! It was filling, had just enough spice, a great combination of flavors and is pretty healthy too. I couldn't wait to have leftovers for lunch the next day! Although I haven't loved the cooler temps we have had recently, I am glad I can enjoy a great bowl of soup without sweating!
1 tablespoon butter
1 red onion, finely diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
3 ribs celery, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
7-8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 pounds chicken, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, or use about 3-4 cups of shredded, cooked chicken (I used 2 cans chicken)
2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/- inch pieces
1 can (14 oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (I used 1/2 t)
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
3 bay leaves
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
In a large pot (4 or 5 quarts), melt butter over medium heat and add onions. Cook, stirring often, about 5-6 minutes, until softened. Add bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook 5-6 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender. Add remaining ingredients (don't add the cooked chicken, if using, you'll add it near the end), stir well, and bring to a low boil, reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, for about 40-45 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked through. If using cooked chicken, stir it in at this point and let it heat through. Discard bay leaves and serve.
Spicy Sweet Potato and Chicken Soup
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Hi Steffibun! I wanted to show you the books I plan on reading for this year's challenge. And I need suggestions from you!
- A book published this year: All the Birds in the Sky (thanks Felicia!)
All The Birds in the Sky by @charliejane is out today. Thoughtful and hip and fantasy and sci-fi all wrapped up. A+ #allthebirdsinthesky
— Felicia Day (@feliciaday) January 26, 2016
- A book you can finish in a day: ANY SUGGESTIONS?
- A book you've been meaning to read: The Maze Runner
- A book recommended by your local bookseller: The Cuckoo's Calling (B&N top 100)
- A book you should have read in school: The Catcher in the Rye
- A book chosen for you by your BFF: YOU PICK! (lemme guess, the author rhymes with Fart or …Dawson)
- A book published before you were born: ANY SUGGESTIONS?
- A book that was banned at some point: The Perks of Being a Wallflower
- A book you previously abandoned: The Fellowship of the Ring
- A book you own but have never read: Ready Player One
- A book that intimidates you: The Name of the Wind (662 pages??!)
- A book you've already read: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
I'm using my Goodreads account to keep track of all of these. Feel free to yell at me when I've been reading a book for over a month. Otherwise I'll never read this many haha!