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Particularly large fighting example reflecting the stature of its owner. The guard with rococo shell decoration in high relief in and out. The edges with fluted decoration, repeated on the knuckle bow, quillons and quillon block. Fine silver and copper (probably originally gilt) wire wrapped grip. 33 1/2" colichemarde blade decorated at the forte with ribbon matrix and serpentine tendril with flower decoration, slightly rubbed. Blade quite crisp. Hilt excellent with a few small bruises. A sword which balances the fashion of the day with very lethal capabilities.


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[artist id="509026"]Christina Aguilera[/artist] may have finished work on her new album, but that doesn't mean she's rushing to get it into stores. Producer Tricky Stewart, who worked with Aguilera on the still-untitled album, reveals that she wants to film her new movie, "Burlesque," before she puts the LP out there.
"The album is finished. She's mixing. She hasn't made a final decision about what the first single is, but I know everyone feels good about their options," he told Rapup.com. "She's gonna do the film first. She didn't want to not be able to promote this record because it's gonna be a big record for her."
Stewart, who has worked with everyone from Beyoncé to Rihanna, thinks that this album, like so many of Aguilera's in the past, shows another side of the singer. "It's just great. I wouldn't say that it's alternative, I wouldn't say that it's different," Stewart explained. "Christina's always been an artist that moves the bar and that's what the great ones do. They don't stay in the same place for too long, and this album is just another move for her."
As for collaborations, Aguilera has already talked about working with M.I.A. and Santigold on the album, but Stewart is revealing that she also hit the studio with another unexpected artist. "I know that there's a lot of other cool features, like I know that she has Santigold and Flo Rida on there," he said. "I put Flo Rida on my record because I love what he does. I think sometimes he doesn't get credit for being as dope as he is, but he's really dope."
Aguilera went retro for her Back to Basics album, and she's already touched on her love of the future on her song "Keeps Getting Better." But according to Stewart, this album harks back to her work from seven years ago, when she went a bit raunchy.
"I really feel it's one of her best bodies of work that I've heard since Stripped. I think it's really, really amazing and I think it's well put together," he said. "She's mixing it up again. She's singing R&B again, she's doing pop. She's doing it all, but she's found a way to make it all meet in the middle because she's so many different things."
As for Aguilera's ability to change up her musical style, Stewart credits that to her natural abilities as a singer. "She's a real serious musician, she's a real serious pop artist, and she's a real serious singer," he said. "She's making all her audiences happy at the same time."

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Get ready to change the number you dial for information about bus service at your stop.
A new system introduced by OC Transpo this fall requires you to call 560-1000, followed by a four-digit code for your bus stop. And no, it's not the same four digits you used to dial with the old 560 system.
If you have access to the Internet, you can look up your new bus stop code at www.octranspo.com. All the intersections with a bus stop have their own number, although if there are stops for different buses or in different directions at the intersection, the website doesn't tell you which has which number.
Getting to Carleton University just got a bit more difficult for students living in Carlington: you'll have to ride the 86 or 176 as far as Meadowlands to transfer to the 117, which goes into the campus. The 117 only operates Monday to Friday; your weekend options are the 7 and 4, which will involve two transfers for any trip from Carlington.
Service to Central Park begins this fall, with rush-hour Route 55 downtown detouring off Merivale Road around Central Park Drive.
Starting December 24, there will be changes to 176 which will be welcome to JDS Uniphase employees but not to workers headed to the Auriga/Antares area or Hunt Club. The 176 will still head south along Merivale but will not go through the south Merivale industrial park or across the Hunt Club Bridge to South Keys. Instead, it will continue south towards Barrhaven and JDS Uniphase.
Those who take 176 towards the Transitway have probably already noticed that service was extended to downtown on some buses. There will be service every 15 minutes or less during the morning and afternoon rush hours, and all buses will go at least as far as Lebreton.
If you want to know more about planning your route, your new bus stop number, schedules or bus passes, call OC Transpo at 741-4390.


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24 Ways to End Bullying in School
Bullying Resources
School bullying is nothing new; since schools have existed, so have students who terrorize others in a multitude of ways. But dealing
with bullying in schools isn't always simple. A time-out, detention, or parent/teacher conference may not address underlying issues that allows the abuse to happen again.
These Bright Hub Education resources are here to help you navigate the complex waters of bullying. First, learn about the different types of bullying that are happening in schools today, so that you can be aware or what may be going on in yours. Next, read about the reasons behind bullying, in order to consider your methods of addressing it.
Sections for both prevention and intervention are included for those who want to avoid problems from occurring, or for those who are currently facing bullying problems in their schools. Finally, educators who want to teach their students how to deal with bullies (and how to avoid becoming bullies) will find links to lesson plans and activity ideas.
Types of Bullying
Abuse can go beyond the classic "schoolyard bully" who harasses smaller students for lunch money. That is an example of physical bullying, but abuse can also be verbal or even relational, like kids excluding others from groups. Outside of school, some students are also targeted by cyber bullies, who use technology to harass their peers. Without understanding the different ways that bullying can present itself, we can never effectively end bullying in our schools; so read about these different types and learn to identify them in your classroom. The final link will teach you more about how these types of bullying affect students.
- Bullying in Middle School
- Understand Cyberbullying
- Exploring Cyber Harassment
- Know the Harms Caused by Bullying
Why Do Kids Bully?
Knowing the reasons behind bullying can help parents, teachers, counselors and administrators to prevent and manage bullying problems**.** The topic isn't a simple one, as people can bully (or become bullied) for many reasons, ranging from desire for attention to low self-esteem. Additionally, some students with special needs face a high risk of being caught up in the world of bullying. Use these resources to educate yourself and help your students.
- Learn about Bullying Issues for Students with Special Needs
- Learn about Bullying Issues for Gifted Students
- Deal with the "Mean Girls" pt. 1
- Deal with the "Mean Girls" pt. 2
- Learn Why Bullying Happens
Bullying Prevention
Bullying is often a method students use to raise their social status or otherwise protect their reputations. In other situations, students do not understand how to socialize properly. These links can help you stop bullying before it happens by creating an environment in which students feel safe and supported. Identify antisocial behaviors that might lead to bullying down the road, and help students learn to interact positively with one another.
- Prevent Bullying in Your Classroom
- Identify and Address Antisocial Behavior
- Create an Emotionally Intelligent Classroom
- Help Students Who Are Acting Out
- Teach Parents about Teen Anger Management
Bullying Intervention
What to do when bullying is already a problem in your school? The following links will show you ways in which parents and school staff can end the bullying that is happening today. Proper communication and intervention strategies can go a long way in improving student interactions.
- Develop Solid Teacher/Counselor Communication
- Learn About Aggression Problems in Pre-Schoolers
- Use Bulletin Boards to Help Students
- Report Cyberbullies and Other Cybercrime
- Solve Problems with Bullying in Your Classroom
- Help Parents Coach Kids in Conflict
Bullying Lesson Plans
Looking for lesson plans to teach your students how to avoid bullying and bullying behavior? Below our some ideas for your classroom, most of them using books or movies as anchor texts to support discussion. Whether you want to address name-calling that can escalate into hurt feelings or larger-scale harassment that can lead to trauma, these ideas can help.
- Use a Think Aloud to Talk Teach about Bullying
- Teach Pre-Schoolers about Name-Calling with Nosy Rosie
- Teach Conflict with Rikki Tivvi Tavi
- Use Bridge to Terabithia to Discuss Bullying
- Teach Internet Safety with Online Activities
As you consider this information, remember also that one teacher can't do it alone; share your research with parents, colleagues and administration so that acts and symptoms of bullying do not go unnoticed or unsolved. While a single teacher can help keep his own classroom safe, it takes a larger force to deal with the problem at the school or district level.
Bullying is a serious issue facing today's students, but it doesn't need to be. Use these resources to create the best environment possible for your students to learn and grow!
- Henkes, Kevin. Chrysanthemum. Mulberry Books, 1991
- Keller, Holly. Nosy Rosie. Greenwillow Books, 2006.


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Yesterday we had to say goodbye to my brother, who had come to spend Mother's Day here in CA with the family- we totally wish it was a longer visit but we'll take what we can get! It was his first time meeting Gabs, and she is already in love with her Uncle 'Merck' 🙂
My brother just got his helicopter pilot's license a few days ago- so proud of him! He has a few more licenses that he wants to obtain yet, but pretty soon he'll be flying me all over Hawaii for free, I'm sure. I mean, why else does he need a helicopter license?? Juuust kidding. Won't say no though, bro.
Anyways, up early again this morning with a hefty to-do list for the day! I was going to start out with a run, but I peeked outside and saw that it was sprinkling- and decided to put off my run until later and bump a couple other items on the list to priority. Enter: no bake energy balls.
I've heard a lot of people talking about different recipes they've used for these nutrient-packed little snackies, and had never gotten around to making any until now. And man, have I been missing out! These are like little balls of cookie dough, dude- SO stinkin' good! But healthified. A perfect little pre-run bite or afternoon pick-me-up. Or even dessert! Or crumbled on top of oatmeal. Or… I don't know, probably good any way you choose to eat em.
You can pretty much throw in whatever you want to make these- these are so versatile! I decided to make mine with the following ingredients:
1 cup dry old fashioned oats
2/3 cup toasted {unsweetened} coconut flakes
1/2 cup all natural peanut butter
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/2 bar of Dove's dark chocolate, chopped
1/3 cup honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
{Mix all these things together, let chill in fridge for 1/2 hour, then roll into balls and viola! Better than cookies.}
Now that I'm recalling what I put in them, I'm planning out my next energy-ball attack. Craisins, white chocolate chips, almond butter, pepitas.. ooooo I'm getting so excited.
Any other good combos out there that you've tried??


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The cooks of India and Pakistan take their rice seriously. It is in these regions that the humble grain is transformed into some of southern Asia's most delicious dishes, such as biryani, a richly perfumed combination of rice, vegetables, and sometimes fruits, nuts, and meats. Our vegetarian version features potato, carrots, and peas.
How to Make It
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Stir in the rice and boil until just done, about 10 minutes. Drain the rice, return to the pot, and cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile, in a large frying pan, melt the butter with the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the cumin, turmeric, curry powder, and cayenne and cook, stirring, for 1 minute longer. Add the potato, carrots, water, and salt. Increase the heat to moderately high and simmer until the vegetables are tender and no liquid remains in the pan, about 10 minutes.
Stir the peas into the other vegetables and remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the yogurt and rice and serve topped with the jalapeño, tomato, and cilantro.
Wine Recommendation: The sweet, floral perfume of basmati rice calls to mind the similar aromas of Vouvray. A demi-sec will strike just the right balance with the slight heat of the biryani.
Quick from Scratch Vegetable Main Dishes


text: Denim Aug 8, 2016 This Is Concrete Proof That Destroyed Jeans Have Returned by Allyson Payer You may have noticed that directional celebrities like Gigi and Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Chrissy Teigen, and Rihanna have taken to '90s-inspired heavily ripped and destroyed denim as of late to add edge to their look. It's in stark contrast to the clean '70s-inspired denim that rose to popularity over the past several years. We see Diane Kruger as equally directional as the celebrities listed above, but with more of a classic sensibility. So when we saw the actress step out in destroyed jeans recently, we didn't hesitate to take note. Could this mean that destroyed jeans are officially a thing again, now that one of our long-time favorite fashion girls is wearing them? It's all the proof that we need! In true Kruger fashion, she made her heavily ripped jeans look surprisingly polished, with the help of a tucked-in striped tee and elegant accessories like a leather belt, cat-eye sunglasses, a structured handbag, and leopard flats. Want to revisit the destroyed jeans trend? Consider copying Kruger's outfit. It checks all of the boxes for a perfect off-duty ensemble. Keep scrolling to see and shop her look! Pinterest Photo: AKM-GSI On Diane Kruger: Jimmy Choo Lucy Flats ($775). Pinterest Pinterest Shop Mother Mock Neck Itty Bitty Tee ($95) Pinterest Shop Current/Elliott The Fling Jeans ( $258) $206 Pinterest Shop Isabel Marant Étoile Zap Leather Belt ($115) Pinterest Shop Jimmy Choo Lucy Flats ($775) Would you wear destroyed jeans? How much would you spend on a new pair? Tell us in the comments below!


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"Connecting paddlers through safe and fun group events"
Trip was posted on 6/28. 10AM car shift listed as last year.
Date(s): 7/4
Leader: Tom Eckels
Co-Leader: TBD
Location: TBD
Skill Level: Advanced Beginer
Category: Day Trip
Details: Looking at water levels and weather conditions, but I want to paddle the 4th of July. Past years we have done the Kish, Nip, Sugar, or Pec. Still deciding on where to go. Those who express interest will be notified...


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I am in love with their newest collection! I saw this BEACH DAY crew sweater and I know I will be getting Adie babes one. I need one in my size too! Those little shorts are adorable as all get out and I would totally pair it with the crew sweater and that stinking awesome belt!!! I cannot wait for summer days and even longer summer nights! I love putting rompers on Adie, simple and easy and she can totally do anything in them! Complete toddler comfort! You can never go wrong with converse sneakers and I think we just might have to get the purple ones too, I love how affordable they are!
Beach Day Crew | Alba Belt | Maya Fringed Short | Summer of Love | Samara Romper |
Spring Short | All Star Low Sneaker | Ashley Top | Ella Skirt | Safari Short


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Mexico's 10 Best Seaside Hideaways
Maroma Resort & Spa, Solidaridad (Mayan Riviera)
Seclusion factor: You reach this 65-room resort by turning down an unmarked dirt road off Highway 307. Surrounded by 200 acres of jungle preserve, it fronts a stunning powder-sand beach. Every night the hotel twinkles with hundreds of candles. The Kinan spa draws on Mayan and Zen concepts with 30 types of treatments and a rooftop meditation pavilion overlooking the sea.
What makes it special: Dine above it all with a private meal in the hotel's observation tower, offering 360-degree views of your slice of paradise.
Cost: from $395 per night; 866/454-9351 or maromahotel.com
Villas Paraíso del Mar, Isla Holbox
Seclusion factor: You take a ferry or boat to reach the island―look for porpoises on the way. Be ready for a rustic atmosphere. Streets are sand, so no one is in a hurry. Sign up for the biggest attraction: tours to see pods of whale sharks, which thrive offshore.
What makes it special: Here, you'll find no nightclubs or crowds. Above all else, Holbox is a fishing village. You can't find fresher snapper, lobster, or ceviche. For dessert, wander into Helados Maresa, a private home that doubles as an ice-cream parlor.
Cost: from $100 per night; 011/52/984/875-2062 or holbox-island.com
Verana, Yelapa (Costa Alegre)
Seclusion factor: You reach the resort via a 30-minute taxi ride from Puerto Vallarta to Boca de Tomatlán, a 30-minute boat ride, and a walk through a village and up a path to a seaside cliff. No worries―a mule will haul your luggage.
What makes it special: Ask the kitchen to pack a picnic for a day trip to the deserted Marietas Islands. The nature preserve is home to whales and rare birds like the blue-footed booby.
Cost: from $175 per night, plus $95 daily per person for meals; verana.com
Rancho Pescadero, Baja
Seclusion factor: Set behind preserved dunes and a two-mile stretch of beach, the ocean-front, 27-suite boutique hotel is a 30-minute drive from Cabo and minutes from the quaint surfing town of Todos Santos.
What makes it special: Free daily yoga, organic and local meals, whale watching, deep sea fishing, surfing, and lounging by the seaside bar are just some of the activities and amenities featured here.
Cost: from $200 per night; ranchopescadero.com
Las Alamandas, Costa Alegre
Seclusion factor: Having just 16 suites on 1,500 acres guarantees a crowd-free vacation. Have the staff saddle up a horse for a mile-long sunset gallop on the beach.
What makes it special: Two villas, Casa del Domo and Casa Isabel, recently underwent extensive renovations, adding luxuries like private pools and double showers with an ocean view.
Cost: from $342 per night; 011/52/322/285-5500 or lasalamandas.com
Esperanza, Cabo San Lucas (Baja Peninsula)
Seclusion factor: Spa suites, Palapa Casitas, have thatched roofs and private infinity-edge hot tubs.
What makes it special: Sip through a tequila tasting class and learn the nuances of agave. The resort stocks more than 100 varieties.
Cost: from $675 per night; 866/311-2226 or esperanzaresort.com
Todos Santos Inn, Todos Santos (Baja Peninsula)
Seclusion factor: Once inside the brick-and-adobe interior, you're transported to old Mexico. Each of the antique beds is swathed in mosquito netting, bringing a dreamy ambience.
What makes it special: Take a painting class and capture Baja's warm light on canvas.
Cost: from $95 per night; 011/52/612/145-0040 or todossantosinn.com
Agua Azul la Villa, Huatulco
Seclusion factor: Within an upscale residential neighborhood, Agua Azul la Villa is close to town―but not too close.
What makes it special: Canadians Brooke and Rick Gazer's quiet B&B has just six bedrooms and sweeping Pacific views. You'll find restaurants and diversion nearby in the still unspoiled town of Huatulco. Or just stay here and enjoy the beach. See Huatulco's nine bays from the sea on the Luna Azul, a 44-foot sailboat offering private tours.
Cost: from $89 per night; 011/52/958/581-0265 or bbaguaazul.com
La Casa Que Canta, Zihuatanejo
Seclusion factor: Children under 16 aren't allowed. Couples can expect quiet and privacy.
What makes it special: On cliffs above the Pacific, La Casa Que Canta (The House that Sings) puts you above it all. Larger suites come with private pools; villas include a chef and butler. Plan one dinner on the terrace overlooking the crashing waves of Zihuatanejo Bay.
Cost: from $275 per night; 888/523-5050 or lacasaquecanta.com
Banyan Tree Mayakoba, Playa del Carmen (Mayan Riviera)
Seclusion factor: The resort ensures privacy with your own plunge pool. Spacious villas seamlessly blend outdoors and indoors, with an open-to-the-stars tub. Guests won't want to leave the master bath, which resembles a mini spa. All have glass doors leading to an outdoor tub.
What makes it special: Banyan Tree trains its spa therapists at the hotel's academy in Thailand. Try the unique Rainforest hydro-thermal experience with an eight-step progression through hot, cold, and steam rooms, with mud, salt, and shower massage treatments.
Cost: from $419; 800/591-0439 or banyantree.com


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Friday, February 22, 2013
Budget Sharing Again, Yes?
Fifteen dollars per day comes out to $420 per month. I am keeping this just as food. Here is the breakdown as a whole with the total cost at the end of the month:
Meals and snacks $420
spices/mixes $20
Beverages $60
Nonfood $50
Total for the month: $550
So, here we go again! I want to start this tomorrow, just to get in the habit before March. So I may post this here as well.
5 comments:
- Cozy Thyme Cottage said...
Wishing you well! I have started making more homemade mixes. Will look forward to your report. Nancy
- February 22, 2013 at 2:01 PM
- Cathy said...
Hi Susan,
You always do very well with your grocery budget. It's fun reading how others do this.
Can't wait for your next you tube video...just love them.
Blessings to you my friend,
- February 22, 2013 at 2:02 PM
- donna www.merryheartcrafts.com said...
I look forward to reading how you are doing. It so helps to hear how others are managing. Thanks so much for sharing. God bless.
- February 23, 2013 at 8:20 AM
- Dana said...
I love love love all the budget posts and videos!!!
Thanks for sharing all the info!!!
- February 24, 2013 at 10:08 AM
Well, I had a longer post, then poof....it was gone! I'm anxious to see how this goes for ya'll as bigger families are always a great source of ideas for us :D We are keeping tabs on our menu foods not the total daily. I think I got that idea from 1 of your Youtube videos. It seems to be working. We are moving to Kentucky In June so our focus now is to use up the stuff we've got, not so much stocking up anymore. Keeping our menu choice prices down will help us on the other side of this move. Happy planning Susan!
- February 24, 2013 at 11:43 AM


text: The explosion-riddled Michael Bay version of the much-analyzed events of Benghazi (dubbed "Bayghazi" due to Bay's signature blow-up-everything approach to what is considered by most humans to be a tragic incident) bombed at the box office this weekend. The right-leaning agitprop picture 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi, which was shockingly not nominated for any Oscars, only earned $16 million its opening weekend, averaging about $6,500 per screen. It was trumped, so to speak, by Ride Along 2, the implications of which we'll leave up to you. The Kevin Hart/Ice Cube comedy made $34 million, coming in just ahead of The Revenant, which crawled through the mud for the second week and added $29.5 million to its now $87.6 million haul. Star Wars: The Force Awakens came in third, with $25.1 million, and crossed the billion-dollar mark globally in its fifth week.


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Create your own personal wall art decoration for your home.
Memories kept for ever
Problem: the picture is too small, it's not using the space well
The problem:You have maybe chosen a relatively small image format, for example a screen measuring 40 x 30 cm. After hanging this wall art on a large, free wall surface, you?ll soon see that, because of the large bare area, your image is literally drowning and seems insignificant.
The solution:Hang your picture on a smaller wall surface, combine it with other wall images, or take other measures to make the free wall area smaller (e.g. add some large potted plants).
Problem: the picture is far too big, there's not enough space
The problem:You have ordered a large 120 x 80 cm gallery print and you?ve hung it on a wall that is just 1,30 m wide. The wall-painting is overbearing and oversized.
The solution:Hang your large wall art on a wall surface, where there is sufficient space to the left and the right of the piece. This allows your creation to take full effect. In the case of large images, it is also important that a certain viewing distance is available - e.g. hanging one right next to the entrance doors means that it will never be fully appreciated.
Problem: Wild wallpaper patterns
The problem:You've hung up an image without a frame on a wall that is covered in a very striking wallpaper pattern. The pattern completely drowns out your image and it's hardly noticed any more.
The solution:Give your wall art a frame that suits it. Opt for a frame with a wide-width passe-partout. Thus the image will stand out against the wallpaper pattern and it is then perceived as an independent element on the wall. Tip: Look at the Pixum image in more detail.
Problem: Room height and width weren?t taken into account
The problem: You have not adjusted the height and width of the image to suit the room. On a very narrow wall, for example, at the end of a corridor, a broad picture appears very compact. On the other hand, a narrow image in portrait format loses its effect on a very wide wall.
The solution: For a wide wall, select a wall image in landscape format, and for a narrow wall go for a picture in portrait format. Images in portrait also have the advantage of emphasising the height of a room.
Maximise the power of your photos
Problem: Not enough order
The problem: You've got several arbitrarily arranged wall arts, and the wall looks chaotic and a bit of an eye-sore.
The solution: Decide for a certain type of arrangement (e.g. Petersburger hanging, gallery mountings). Even if this is not straightforward, adding a little system is often sufficient to direct the viewer's focus and to allow the overall picture to work harmoniously.


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LOS ANGELES, February 21, 2017 – Reed Smith LLP today announced that client GE has presented the firm with the 2017 GE Global Law & Policy (GL&P) Outside Counsel Diversity & Inclusion Award.
"It's hard to imagine a client partner more engaged and more committed to diversity than GE," said Reed Smith's Global Chair, Diversity & Inclusion, John Iino. "We are incredibly honored to receive this award, especially since it comes from a company that has done so much to improve diversity in corporate America."
According to GE, "Reed Smith's exemplary Diversity & Inclusion program, along with its related efforts and tangible results, was selected as the best from among 20 law firms invited to participate. We congratulate Reed Smith for this recognition and look forward to continuing partnership in doing the right thing for GL&P and Reed Smith, our colleagues, our profession, and the next generation of legal professionals."
Reed Smith's relationship partner for GE, Constantine Karides, noted, "Our relationship with GE is one of our most valued, and we are extremely proud to be one of its 'go-to' law firms. We are grateful for the opportunity to work together toward generating meaningful impact that demonstrates the value of diversity and inclusion in the legal profession."
In the presentation of the award, GE also noted Reed Smith London partner Daniel Winterfeldt's groundbreaking work with the InterLaw Diversity Forum (which he founded in 2008), an organization for LGBT groups and networks in law firms, and their Apollo Project, a collaboration with the Financial Times that aims to give organizations the learning and practical tools to better embed more inclusive working practices and culture.
"It's quite gratifying to be recognized by a client for our commitment to diversity and cultural change," said Winterfeldt. "GE is clearly leading the charge in changing corporate culture, and we hope that we can continue to drive change in the legal sector."
GE and Reed Smith also announced that the two organizations worked together to award the GE Global Law & Policy/Reed Smith Diversity Scholarship to Karin Umfrey, a 1L student at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Umfrey, who is of Mexican-American heritage, received her BA and MS from Johns Hopkins University and worked as a research assistance at John Hopkins as she pursued her degrees. In addition to a $10,000 scholarship, Umfrey was invited to attend GE's GL&P Diversity & Inclusion Summit in January 2017, and will be considered for early acceptance into Reed Smith's 2018 Summer Associate program.
About Reed Smith Diversity & Inclusion
At Reed Smith, we are as diverse as the continents across which we practice and the clients that we serve. We partner with legal and community-oriented organizations to ensure that our efforts to promote diversity and inclusion benefit more than just those connected to our firm. In 2001, the firm's management team created a robust diversity program, which is now administered by a firmwide diversity committee and led by our Global Chair, Diversity & Inclusion. The Diversity & Inclusion Committee comprises both partners and associates at all levels across our U.S. and EMEA offices who meet regularly to ensure that the firm's core business objectives of promoting diversity and inclusion are implemented throughout the organization through various initiatives. The committee and its work and efforts embody each of the firm's core values – Integrity, Quality, Teamwork & Respect, Performance, and Innovation & Improvement – in everything it does.
About Reed Smith
Reed Smith is a global relationship law firm with more than 1,700 lawyers in 26 offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Founded in 1877, the firm represents leading international businesses, from Fortune 100 corporations to mid-market and emerging enterprises. Its lawyers provide litigation and other dispute-resolution services in multi-jurisdictional and other high-stakes matters; deliver regulatory counsel; and execute the full range of strategic domestic and cross-border transactions. Reed Smith is a preeminent advisor to industries including financial services, life sciences, health care, advertising, entertainment and media, shipping and transport, energy and natural resources, real estate, manufacturing, technology, and education. For more information, visit reedsmith.com.
U.S.: Century City, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Princeton, Richmond, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Tysons, Washington, D.C., Wilmington
Europe: Athens, Frankfurt, London, Munich, Paris
Middle East: Abu Dhabi, Dubai
Asia: Beijing, Hong Kong, Kazakhstan, Shanghai, Singapore


text: Barbara Kerr Condon cast as Lead in feature film THREE TIMES A LADY. Barbara Kerr Condon cast in THE LAMP, director - Tracy Trost. Completed shooting role in ground breaking motion capture video game LA NOIR. Completed shooting role in MINE, director - Greg Thompson. Completed shooting role in CHAD JEFFERSON P.I., director - Chris Moss. Completed shooting role in web series ASYLUM, director - Scott Brown. Completed shooting lead role in YELLOW BROOK, which is now in final stages of post production. JUST DESSERTS, starring Barbara Kerr Condon, now in worldwide distribution. A separate TV deal is being negotiated. Completed shooting lead role in MY HOMEWORK ATE MY DOG, director - Crystal Page. MY HOMEWORK ATE MY DOG is now being screened in schools and made available wherever it will help children who have reading problems. Did lead in commercial sp ot with director - Jerry Zucker. See Barbara Kerr Condon as Mrs. Clifford Lyman on MAD MEN, Golden Globe winner, DGA winner, Satellite Winner, WGA nominee, ADG nominee, and SAG nominee. Cast in VOICELESS ROAR, director - Elaine Zicree. Cast in WALKING AMONG US, director - Darlene Lofgren. See Reviews & News for more info!!


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before & after: oregon home renovation
Anyone who has rented a place by a lake or in a ski town knows that the mountain-lodge style can be kind of, well, terrible. Somewhere along the line, many a charming country cabin fell victim to the worst of country style: thick, dark carpets; ruffled curtains; chintzy furniture and more. I think it's partially because the homes are isolated, away from the fast-pumping veins of urban fashion (I kid, but not really) and because many of them are just seasonal homes. If a place is only used for a couple weeks or a month per year, it's hard to justify a full makeover, no matter how badly it may be needed.
I'm excited to share this lovely ranch home in Black Butte, Oregon, which is one example of a mountain home done right. Ottobaat, the firm behind this renovation, was wise to leave the gorgeous angled wood paneling, in many cases highlighting it with warm lighting and simple, understated furniture. The warm green and yellow palette is a nice complement to the neutral base of charcoal gray, white and wood. The home still feels warm and lodge-like to me, but so much cleaner and fresher — it's like a big gust of crisp mountain air blew through the whole house, waking it up to greet the daylight. Wonderful work, Lois and Pam! — Kate
Have a Before & After you'd like to share? Shoot me an email with your images right here! (Low res, under 500k per image, please.)
"After" photographs by Sherri Diteman
More images of this Oregon home renovation after the jump . . .
Cost: around $100K
Basic Steps: We always approach our projects by beginning with the best features of the home. With this home, we loved the wood-lined interiors with the views of the Ponderosa Pine forest. Black Butte Ranch has always brought friends and families together, so we wanted to open up the flow of the main living space to accommodate two families on vacation together by creating a living room area for adults, a den area for the kids, an open kitchen for multiple cooks and a dining banquette area that can easily seat 12. For our materials palette and color story, we wanted to bring out the wood tones with charcoal gray and contrast with white and a pop of chartreuse yellow and green.
Our advice to others seeking to achieve a similar space would be to observe the best features of the space and amplify them through a choice of foundation materials, and color with an accent color pop. — Lois
Living Room
- couch from garage sale
- coffee tables and 4 side chairs from Vintage Pink on SE Hawthorne
- rug from FLOR
- throw blanket from Rejuvenation on SE Grand
Dining Room
- table and chairs from IKEA
- light fixtures from Hoodoo Antiques in Old Town Portland
- tile from Pratt and Larsen
- live-edge wood shelf from Endura Woods in SE Portland
- cabinets from IKEA
- curtain fabric from Fabric Depot
- wingback chair from House of Vintage on SE Hawthorne
- slipcover fabric from Mill End Fabrics in SE Portland
- cow carpet from China
- coffee table from IKEA
- sectional from Macy's Furniture
- pillow fabric from Milkman's Daughter in Victoria BC Canada
- bed from IKEA
- linens from Macy's
- duvet cover from West Elm
Bunk Room
- blankets from Andy and Bax on SE Grand
- beds from IKEA


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The news that our Isaignani Ilayaraja suffered a mild cardiac arrest sent huge shockwaves among our K"town with fans sending in numerous prayers and wishes for the legend speedy recovery. Ilayaraja was immediately admitted in the Apollo hospital by his family though the doctor said it was just a mild attack, Ilayaraja was advised to be admitted for another 2 days for observation.
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The Aleksanteri Institute functions as a national centre of research, study and expertise pertaining to Russia and Eastern Europe, particularly in the social sciences and humanities.
The Cold War was a global conflict and Cold War scholars are among the most international of academic communities - research on this time period is a collaborative effort of scholars from all over the world. This seven-part series is a cooperation of the Berlin Center for Cold War Studies and the Military History Portal. The interviews were conducted by Dr. Christoph Nübel (Humboldt University of Berlin) and Dr. Klaas Voß (Hamburg Institute for Social Research). This week: Dr. phil. Frank Reichherzer, Research Fellow at the Center for Military History and the Social Sciences of the German Army (ZMSBw) − Potsdam, Germany. (In German).
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Coates Associates is a young and energetic firm of chartered town planners and landscape architects, established in 2001 and fully registered with the Royal Town Planning Institute. We are committed to design excellence combined with a sound appreciation of the individual character and environmental assets of each site.
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Michael Mann's Collateral is one of the best modern noir films of the 21st Century, although my partner in crime (Chuck) completely disagrees with this statement.
Like Mann's previous film Heat, Collateral was shot entirely in Los Angeles and the environment comes through. Tom Cruise uncharacteristically plays an antagonist while Jamie Foxx serves as the hero in this film about a hitman (Cruise) getting into a cab and "asking" the cabbie (Foxx) to bring him to five locations to carry out his "business." I believe the stars are dynamic together and each give one of the best performances of their career, but my partner feels they are wrong for the parts. Screenwriter Stuart Beattie creates two original characters that help keep the film grounded in a game of cat and mouse. Mann allows the tension to build, which has become a trademark of his thrillers. Collateral has substance, whereas Chuck thinks he is caught up in his style.
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Queensberry Real Estate has confirmed a letting to New Look's standalone menswear store at its £117m Friars Walk scheme in Newport. The store will be the first New Look Men in Wales and only the sixth to open nationally.
New Look Men will take a 1,808sq ft store at the 390,000sq ft retail and leisure destination. The new store will benefit from the huge product improvements New Look has made to its menswear range over the last 12-18 months, with New Look Men being a key priority for the brand.
Stuart Harris, director and co-founder of Queensberry Real Estate, said: "It is testament to the success of Friars Walk that we have secured the first New Look Men in Wales. Their revitalised fashion offer will sit well alongside the scheme's existing brands, many of which have reported strong sales figures since Friars Walk opened on 12 November 2015."
Five New Look Men stores are already open in the UK since the standalone stores were launched and are performing well.
Roger Wightman, chief creative officer, said: "Menswear is a key strategic priority for New Look and the opening of the menswear standalone stores represents a natural next step for us. We are very proud of the improvements made to our offer over the past two years – the opening of menswear standalone stores will allow us to more fully showcase the enhanced quality of our product ranges. Our new menswear director, Christopher Englinde, recently joined us from H&M, and as a business we are very excited about the prospects of future growth."
Since opening on 12 November 2015, Friars Walk has welcomed record number of visitors with many of the retail, dining and leisure operators smashing their sales targets. Designed by Leslie Jones Architecture, Friars Walk includes a 90,000sq ft full offer Debenhams Department Store as well as other retail anchors, H&M and Next. Visitors can also enjoy the eight screen Cineworld multiplex cinema and restaurants including Loungers, Nando's and Le Bistrot Pierre.
The open air shopping centre is fully integrated with the neighbouring Kingsway Centre and the wider retail offer in Newport City Centre. A focal point of the comprehensive programme of regeneration underway in Newport, it is estimated that Friars Walk will double retail sales in the city, adding £120m per annum. Overall, Newport's catchment is predicted to increase from 211,000 to 367,000 with an estimated footfall of 10-12m per annum (Source: Javelin/DTZ).
Friars Walk was made possible by a unique public-private partnership that saw Newport City Council provide Queensberry Real Estate with access to a loan to fund the scheme. It is at the heart of the wider regeneration underway in Newport and has already created 1,200 jobs in the new shops and restaurants worth an estimated £15 million a year in salaries to the local economy. Major employers including Lloyds Bank, Airbus, Admiral Insurance and the Office of National Statistics


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Lel and Jeptoo beat the heat in Lisbon
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Lisbon, Portugal – Running in very warm conditions, Martin Lel and Priscah Jeptoo won today's Rock 'N' Roll Portugal Half Marathon in Lisbon, an IAAF Gold Label Road Race.
Lel, a former World Half Marathon Champion before making his name over the full Marathon distance, clocked 1:01:28 while his Kenyan compatriot, Olympic Marathon silver medallist Jeptoo, clocked 1:10:32.
The temperature was 19 C. at 09:00 and rose to 26 C. by noon, seriously impacting the race tempo.
In the first half of the men's race (29:13 at 10 km), only the first eight athletes prevailed in the lead group with major changes produced after 15 kilometres, where six were running together, crossing the marker in 43:54. Lel, a three-time winner at the London Marathon, made his decisive break at 20 kilometres, taking the lead and adding to it over the closing kilometre.
In the final kilometre, despite the slowest split (3:03) he managed to cross the line ten seconds ahead of Albert Matebor (15th, 2012 Paris Marathon), who finished with a 1:01:39 personal best.
Lel was a bit disappointed after the race, he said, "Because of the hot weather."
"This course is marvelous, totally flat, we can achieve great performances here, but this wasn't that day. I thought the other runners made it harder for me, but all of them didn't understand the weather very well."
Another Kenyan, Titus Masai (5th in 2012 Lisbon Half Marathon last spring, 3rd is Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon, finished third in 1:01:49.
A surprising Kenyan, Cybrian Kotut, was fourth in 1:02:25 while Tariku Bekele, the 2012 10,000m Olympic Silver medallist, disappointed the crowd with a sixth place showing in his debut over the distance, as did former winner Silas Sang who was a distant seventh.
The first Portuguese, for the third time in a row, was Hermano Ferreira (9th, 1.04.52).
Jeptoo out-battles Muriuki
The first half of the women's race featured a great fight between Kenyans Jeptoo and Margaret Muriuki, third in Lisbon half marathon last spring (1:09:21), and 2004 Olympic Marathon champion Mizuki Noguchi of Japan. Then Jeptoo, who said she had a significant decrease in training volume since the Olympic Marathon in early August, moved to the front to finish alone in 1:10:32, only six seconds behind her personal best (1:10:26).
"I felt the hot weather, and ran cautiously, because of a lack of training sessions. I never expected to win today, but this flat course is marvelous and I could run faster than I thought I might."
Behind her across the line was Muriuki, who only had to control the progressive pace of Portuguese Ana Dulce Felix, who crossed the finish line third with 1:12:12, far from her personal best (1:08:33). Noguchi was fourth ahead of another Portuguese, Leonor Carneiro, who was third in the Oporto Half Marathon (1:13:33), a few weeks ago, now with a time of 1:13:49.
In all more than 4900 runners competed in the Half Marathon and more than 15,000 in the fun run, and joined together in the finishing area for a majestic concert by the iconic Portuguese Rock'n'Roll band, Xutos e Pontapés.
António Manuel Fernandes for the IAAF
Leading Results -
1. Martin Lel KEN 1.01.28
2. Albert Matebor KEN 1.01.38
3. Titus Masai KEN 1.01.49
4. Cybrian Kotut KEN 1.02.25
5. Cuthbert Nyasango ZIM 1.02.26
6. Tariku Bekele ETI 1.02.59
7. Silas Sang KEN 1.04.21
8. Jacob Kintra ETH 1.04.30
1. Priscah Jeptoo KEN 1.10.32
2. Margaret Muriuki KEN 1.11.28
3. Ana Dulce Felix POR 1.12.12
4. Mizuki Noguchi JPN 1.12.20
5. Leonor Carneiro POR 1.13.49
6. Sara Moreira POR 1.15.43
7. Sandra Teixeira POR 1.19.18
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When you do not choose the right video production company, even the best laid plans can go awry. Selecting the wrong video production company can quickly submarine a business' chances of success, while choosing the right one can make the difference between repeat viewing and continued obscurity. Let's take a closer look at the factors that you need to consider when it comes time to choose a production company.
A Definitive Plan of Action
A production company should be able to provide a prospective client with a definite plan of action and have the ability to diagram their plan from start to finish. Quality production companies do not make videos with the objective of capitalizing on current trends, the videos are designed to be timeless and eminently re-playable. A production company that asks questions about your company's goals and objectives is a company that you will want to choose when it comes to all of your video related needs.
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When you choose a production company for your videos, it is important for companies to base their decision on the rate that is provided. However, there are some businesses that place too large of an emphasis on the price point, at the expense of their video's quality. Seeking out the cheapest video production company possible is unwise, as you should be choosing a company based on the services that they can provide, not the company that offers the lowest price. Sacrificing quality in the name of getting the best deal is not how smart businesses conduct themselves.
Watch out for video production companies that promise you the moon during an initial consultation. The more a company promises, the more skeptical you should become. Instead of allowing yourself to be swayed by flashy promises, find out what kind of assurances the video production company can make regarding the end product. Will they be able to deliver a final version on time? Are they able to handle all of your needs and remain in close contact throughout the production process? Beware of companies that will say anything to get your signature and do not provide any sort of accountability.
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Hiring friends and/or family to handle a task of this magnitude may seem like the smart move, but in most instances, you will be choosing someone who does not handle video production on a full time basis. The convenience factor of hiring someone close to you goes out the window quickly when you are forced to critique their work in a manner that is displeasing. For this reason (and many more), it is best to choose a company that you do not have any sort of personal connection with. If a friend or loved one's work is not up to par, you may lose the relationship and be forced to spend more for your project.


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This group of gals are simply incredibly funnie and FUN … hahaha … it's always so enjoyable to be with them.
Thought it would just be a simple cny gathering with delivered pizza and Lou Hei for dinner. But we ended gorging on cny goodies though everyone said they had enough of them over the past week of the cny. And everyone ended up 60% full when we finally decided to start our dinner!! … ta bao-ed from KFC instead 😛
While getting the dining table and food ready, AY started her 十二连拍 which drove everyone crazy … though I like taking photos, but 12 poses in a row is kinda … anyway, ended up 12 funnie shots … and EK's poor 荫柳 almost damaged by us … hahahahaa …
By the time we were done with that, we finally sit-ed 'patting-ly' for our KFC feast.
Soon it's time for the Lou Hei! We actually lou hei-ed twice … 1st for the sake of the 十二连拍 (again) … 2nd for the video shot 😀
We were to say auspicious idoms as we lou hei-ing. I had wanted to say 'Huat arh' but ended up saying 'Ban Lat' which they wondered why I said so … hahaha … but soon they realised it's the magic word for the coming game.
It was my first time playing the 'in-between' … fully demostrated by AY … and the magic word really helped cos I received quite a numbers of 'ban lat' cards … so ended up being one of the winners 😛 … with AY finding me as her 'curse' … hahahahaaa … oops!
So since I'm one of the winners (scare to say the biggest 😛 … am I?), I decided to treat them the 4 coffee bean cake slices we ta bao-ed earlier together with the KFC … note: we were 101% full liao then and someone nearly ordered 1 flavour each from the fridge @_@ … HENG ARH!


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I think 77 episodes is enough to warrant a website.
We've been procrastinating, pondering and generally dithering about building a website for North V South since we started recording the podcast. Soundcloud appears to be a dead end for podcast hosting. We don't have time to build a site from scratch. So we're giving Dan Benjamin's Fireside platform a go. It's not perfect but it's enough for now.
Show notes
I don't know what it is about show notes, but it's the only thing people have been banging on about since we started. So we now have show notes. I'm not sure we'll bother with the older episodes but if there are specific shows you'd like notes for let me know and we'll update them.
Series 3
77 episodes down and only 2 guests isn't very impressive. So this series (season is something you do to your food) we're hoping to do a whole lot more interviews. We've started off with Daniel Benneworth-Gray and other guests are on the pipeline.
We've enabled comments on this site so please leave us some messages. It's lonely in this server farm. We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast, this new site, or anything that's caught your interest out in the world.
It really helps to promote the podcast if you leave a review of North V South over on iTunes. We still can't get over that anyone listens to our inane ramblings. Especially in Guam.


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- SeekingArrangement, an online dating service for sugar babies and daddies, hosted a conference in New York City.
- One of the panels focused on money in sugar dating.
- According to the panelists, sugar dating isn't just about money — it's about developing a relationship and respecting each other's feelings. In fact, it's generally considered a faux pas to ask for money right off the bat.
- This can be confusing, given that "arrangements" are supposed to have clearer expectations than conventional relationships.
In April, I went to a Sugar Baby Summit. This event, for the uninitiated, is a daylong series of panels in New York City, where seasoned sugar babies and daddies share nuggets of wisdom and answer attendees' burning questions.
"Sugar baby" and "sugar daddy" are terms used to refer to two people — usually a heterosexual younger woman and an older man, although anyone can take either role — who enter into a relationship in which it's expected the sugar daddy will compensate the sugar baby for their time with money or gifts. Many people in these relationships embrace the terms, hence the summit's name.
The summit was organized by SeekingArrangement, an online dating service for those specifically seeking sugar babies or daddies. Scores of women who'd already taken a swim in the "sugar bowl," as it's called, or who were considering testing out the waters, showed up.
I was there to learn more about a topic that's fascinated Business Insider's readers since Tanza Loudenback published a story on the growing number of students turning to sugar daddies to help cover their college costs late last year. Since then, Business Insider had heard from a number of sugar babies and daddies wanting to talk about their experiences and tell people about their community.
And while I'd arrived with some ideas about what an "arrangement" was, it turned out those ideas would be quickly addressed and debunked by the panelists at the summit.
Specifically, I'd assumed that sugar dating meant a woman agreed to spend time with a man — either sexually or otherwise — in exchange for money. Sugar babies and daddies say that, in real life, an arrangement is hardly so simple.
Sugar babies and daddies say sugar dating is about developing a relationship and respecting each other's feelings — not just about money
Sugar dating, I learned during a panel called "Money Talks," is about developing a relationship. Yes, sugar babies typically receive money from their sugar daddies, but that's not the defining characteristic of the partnership, at least according to those in the sugar bowl.
Christina Friscia, who owns a digital marketing and branding agency, and was formerly a sugar baby, put it bluntly: "These guys are here to help you because you're providing them with emotional support," she told the current and aspiring sugar babies seated before her. "It's not a paycheck. You don't … just sit there and look pretty."
Friscia went on: "There's so many more levels than just the money aspect."
It wasn't the first time Friscia would mention sugar daddies' feelings. Later in the panel, she said that sugar daddies want to feel appreciated, instead of feeling like an ATM.
That's why all three panelists and the panel moderator agreed that asking for money upfront is a big no-no.
As Friscia put it, "If you've taken the time to build up [a relationship] with that person, they will respect you that much more." In fact, she added, "they will be way more willing to give before you even ask because they anticipate your need."
That is to say, sugar babies are supposed to establish themselves as someone worthy of their sugar daddy's funds and imply that they're in need of money — e.g. "I'm looking for a job" or "I'm in school right now" — until the daddies are ready to share some of those funds with them.
SeekingArrangement says sugar dating is a 'lifestyle choice' — not a job
If that sounds like it could be confusing, it is — if it weren't, there presumably wouldn't be an entire panel devoted to the topic.
In fact, the SeekingArrangement website appears to suggest that "arrangements" are liberating specifically because you don't have to dance around important issues (like money), as you might in a more conventional relationship.
From the website: "Forget reading in between the lines, our members know what they want," and "Things would be much easier if goals and starting points were already set forth before entering said relationship."
Alexis Germany, public relations manager at SeekingArrangement, reconciled the two viewpoints in an email to Business Insider this way: "The financial aspect of the relationship is something that can be brought up once a level of trust has been built. Anyone asking for money upfront is treating the situation as a job, and Sugar dating is not a job, it's a lifestyle choice."
On an episode of the podcast "Let's Talk Sugar," which Germany cohosts, she told listeners that one, subtle way to prompt a gift or some financial help from your sugar daddy is to show him your budget and ask for advice on saving money. Inevitably, the sugar daddy will offer to cover, say, your phone bill or your tuition expenses.
Meanwhile, in a blog post on Let'sTalkSugar.com, JadeSeashell writes that money is just one benefit of sugar dating. Sugar babies often receive "long-term benefits," including mentorship and investments in their businesses.
So how do sugar daddies decide whether a sugar baby is worth their time and money?
Sugar daddies say they like to be appreciated for playing the role of the 'provider'
Brandon Wade, the founder of SeekingArrangement who spoke on the panel, said he tries to "drill down to the purpose." As in: Do you want a new laptop because it makes you feel better? Or, do you "want to accomplish some goal?" When the sugar baby has a clear goal — maybe they're paying for college, or maybe they're looking to start a business — he's more likely to help.
It's "the white knight syndrome," Wade admitted, meaning he relishes the idea of swooping in and saving a woman in some kind of distress.
Wade recalled a relationship he'd had with a sugar baby who ultimately was interested exclusively in his money but pretended she wasn't. They were friends for six months before they started dating, he said: "Once she won my heart, the wallet sprung open."
Carl Foster, a speaker and radio and television host as well as a former sugar daddy who led the panel, mentioned an off-putting experience he'd had with a sugar baby who seemed especially demanding. As soon as they met, she tried to settle on a rate with him, based on a previous relationship she'd had with a sugar daddy. Foster remembers saying, "What is this, a business negotiation here? There are rates and fees?"
Friscia suggested that holding off on asking for money is partly a way to avoid repelling your sugar daddy and partly a way to preserve your own dignity.
"It's not an exchange of power," she said. "You've got to maintain your integrity." Just as important, she said: Sugar daddies "can smell desperation on your breath," so a sugar baby should "be a lady about it."
Friscia repeatedly referenced gender roles. "Men want to feel like they're helping a girl out and they're taking care of them," she said. "That's just in male DNA. Men are providers and women are receivers. That's the dynamic from the beginning of time."
Foster said, "To me, every woman is priceless. There shouldn't be a value put on anybody." (The audience let out a collective "aw.")
Jim Demetrios, an author, trader, and fitness adviser, who married and subsequently divorced a sugar baby, put it somewhat differently. He explained that if you're the kind of sugar baby who wants to state your financial needs and get them fulfilled right away, you'll have to find a sugar daddy who wants to work the same way. In that sense, sugar dating seems most similar to a conventional relationship.
"It's not necessarily a hustle," Demetrios said. "It's that's what they feel that they need and that's what you don't want. So obviously, you're incompatible. So it's not going to work out."
If you are a sugar daddy or sugar baby and would like to share your story, please email firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Annuities upon Lives: or, The Valuation of Annuities upon any Number of Lives; as also, of Reversions. To which is added, An Appendix concerning the Expectations of Life, and Probabilities of Survivorship.
London: Printed by W.P. and sold by F. Fayram; Benj. Motte; and W. Pearson, 1725.
A very nice copy of de Moivre's influential study of annuities based upon the mortality statistics gathered by Edmund Halley in the 1690s. "De Moivre's contribution to annuities lies not in his evaluation of the demographic facts then known but in his derivation of formulas for annuities based on a postulated law of mortality and constant rates of interest on money. Here one finds the treatment of joint annuities on several lives, the inheritance of annuities, problems about the fair division of the costs of a tontine, and other contracts in which both age and interest on capital are relevant. This mathematics became a standard part of all subsequent commercial applications in England" (DSB IX: 454).
❧Norman 1530; Garrison-Morton 1690.
"De Moivre's preoccupation with matters concerning the conduct of a capitalist society, such as interest, loans, mortgages, pensions, reversions or annuities, dated back at least to the 1690s, from which time a short note survives in Berlin containing his answers to a client's questions. In 1693, using the lists of births and deaths in Breslau for each of the years 1687 to 1691, Edmond Halley had published in the Philosophical Transactions a life table together with applications to annuities on lives, but the amount of calculation involved in extending this to two or more lives turned out to be immense. De Moivre replaced Halley's life table by a (piecewise) linear function, which allowed him to derive formulas for annuities of single lives and approximations for annuities of joint lives as a function of the corresponding annuities on single lives. He published these formulas, together with the solution of problems of reversionary annuities, annuities on successive lives, tontines, and other contracts that depend on interest and the 'probability of the duration of life', in his book Annuities upon Lives" (ODNB).
A French Huguenot, Abraham de Moivre (1667-1754) was jailed as a Protestant upon the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685. When he was released shortly thereafter, he fled to London. In London he became a close friend of Sir Isaac Newton and the astronomer Edmond Halley. De Moivre was elected to the Royal Society of London in 1697 and later to the Berlin and Paris academies. Despite his distinction as a mathematician, he never succeeded in securing a permanent position but eked out a precarious living by working as a tutor and a consultant on gambling and insurance.
"In the Philosophical Transactions for 1711 de Moivre published a long article, 'De mensura sortis', which was followed by the Doctrine of Chances. The second, much extended, edition of the Doctrine (1738) contained his normal approximation to the binomial distribution that he had found in 1733. This special case of the central limit theorem he understood as a generalization and a sharpening of Bernoulli's Theorema aureum, which was later named the law of large numbers by Poisson. De Moivre's central limit theorem is considered as his greatest mathematical achievement and shows that he understood intuitively the importance of what was later called the standard deviation. Crucial to this theorem was a form of the so-called Stirling formula for n!, which de Moivre and Stirling had developed in competition which ended in 1730" (ibid.).
Kress 3595; Norman 1530; Garrison-Morton 1690. K. Pearson, History of Statistics in the 17th and 18th centuries, pp. 146-54; Stigler, The History of Statistics, pp. 70-85.
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One of the few local races that needs the July 17 primary runoff to determine a victor is the ongoing contest for the GOP nominee for a seat on the Mobile County Circuit Court.
For a judicial race, the June 5 primary ballot was relatively crowded. Four Republican attorneys sought the nomination, but when all ballots were cast Brandy Hambright had secured the top spot with 11,977 votes, and Harry Satterwhite clinched second place with 9,235 votes.
With respectively 8,071 and 3,872 votes, neither Buzz Jordan nor Barney March made it into the runoff, though both have since endorsed Hambright over Satterwhite. The winner of the race will face Democratic candidate and Municipal Judge Karlos Finley in the Nov. 6 general election.
Hambright has been a partner at the Hicks, Matranga & Hambright firm since 2006 and has nearly 20 years of courtroom experience. She's spent the majority her career and most of the last three decades in Mobile.
Hambright has focused much of her practice on criminal defense law and served as a public defender in her native Mississippi and more recently in Bayou La Batre. However, she's also represented both plaintiffs and defendants in civil cases as well.
"At some point you decide whether you want to move forward and take your experience to a higher level and use it to impact more lives across the community," Hambright said when asked why she is seeking a place on the circuit court. "When people come before the court, whether it's for a civil or criminal matter, it's a very important time in their lives. It could mean the loss of liberty or the loss of millions of dollars, but whatever it is, it's very impactful to them."
While her opponent has criticized her criminal defense background, Hambright says that's one of the things that makes her the more qualified candidate. She's seen trials "from all four corners of the courtroom," and told Lagniappe the "the lion's share" of circuit court cases are criminal.
"My experience in criminal court was ensuring that the justice system works for everybody, and that's critical," Hambright said. "When people's lives and liberty can be impacted, there needs to be a competent, qualified prosecutor, defense attorney and judge to make sure the jury gets all the information they need to make the right decision. It's about the Constitution."
Hambright said one area where her criminal court experience gives her an edge is judicial bonds, which have been a hot topic in the media and a focal point in local judicial races. She said bonds typically come up in circuit court when a defendant's circumstances have changed after their initial appeared at the district court level.
Hambright said if she is elected she will always "err on the side of community safety" when considering the issuance of a new bond or the revocation of an existing one. She added that "everybody has a moral compass, and it is pretty apparent when someone's is broken."
"Bond is a matter of right in most cases, but judges have the discretion to appropriately deal with offenders who do not appreciate their right to that bond," she said. "Those are the people the community is tired of seeing on the streets over and over again. If you're a violent offender or you've used a gun to commit a crime or to threaten people, you will do it again."
A Mobile native, Satterwhite has spent 23 years practicing civil law with some larger firms in Mobile and more recently with his firm, Satterwhite and Associates.
Throughout his career, Satterwhite has served on the Alabama State Bar's board of commissioners and the Mobile Bar Association's executive committee.
In civil practice, Satterwhite says he's taken more than 30 cases to trial, which, during a time when most matters end in mediation or a settlement, is a big number. He told Lagniappe he wouldn't feel like "a complete lawyer" unless he had the ability to argue his case before a judge or jury.
While Satterwhite has never handled a criminal case before, he's pretty upfront about that fact and says it was the result of a conscious decision to avoid the criminal side of the legal practice.
"I just never wanted to be a criminal defense lawyer," Satterwhite said. "I know folks are innocent until proven guilty. I also know that we need good criminal defense lawyers, but I did not desire to be one. I just did not desire to be around criminals on a daily basis."
Hambright has been critical of that lack of criminal law experience, but Satterwhite noted that the majority of the current judges on Mobile County's circuit and district bench come from predominantly civil backgrounds, and those with criminal experience were mostly prosecutors.
Those judges, Satterwhite says, will be able to help guide whoever wins the race through any learning curves they might encounter, though he said he's already devoted some of his spare time to familiarizing himself with criminal law and Alabama's Rules of Criminal Procedure.
"A good lawyer is not someone who arrogantly tells you they know the law," he added. "A good lawyer is someone with an energetic and curious mind who can learn fast. That's the way I try to be, and I learn new things in the practice of law all the time."
Both candidates spoke about some of the funding and staffing constraints they could face if they take the bench next year. Satterwhite said it's been a concern of his for some time, adding that he's already seeing clients complain about the time it takes to resolve some matters in court.
With more cutbacks expected in the coming fiscal year, Satterwhite said there's no doubt an incoming judge will face challenges and manage a large caseload but said: "you have to roll up your sleeves and do the job" either way.
"There's plenty of folks out there in the blue-collar world who have a challenging job, and they don't complain," he added. "So, you're not going to hear me complaining because I have too many cases to handle as a judge."
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A new multiple sclerosis treatment option
ROCKLAND, Mass.—EMD Serono, the biopharmaceutical business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, in the U.S. and Canada, has announced that a resubmission of the New Drug Application (NDA) for cladribine tablets as a potential treatment for patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) has been accepted for filing by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Cladribine is an investigational agent that has been studied as a short-course (a maximum of 20 days of treatment over two years) oral therapy that is thought to selectively target lymphocytes, which may be integral to the pathological process of relapsing MS.
The NDA acceptance follows global approvals of cladribine tablets under the trade name Mavenclad in 38 countries since August 2017, including the European Union (EU), Canada, Australia, Israel, Argentina, United Arab Emirates, Chile and Lebanon. In December 2017, Health Canada and the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in Australia approved Mavenclad for the treatment of relapsing-remitting MS. Additional filings in other countries are planned for 2018.
The acceptance indicates that the FDA has found the Company's resubmission sufficiently complete to permit a substantive review. The resubmission is in response to the Complete Response Letter issued by the FDA in 2011 requesting an improved understanding of safety risks and the overall benefit-risk profile.
"We are delighted the FDA has accepted cladribine tablets for filing," said Belen Garijo, Member of the Executive Board and CEO Healthcare of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. "Our goal is to offer cladribine tablets to patients and physicians in the U.S. as a new treatment paradigm for relapsing MS, and we look forward to working closely with the FDA throughout the review process."
The NDA acceptance includes close to 12,000 patient years of data with over 2,700 patients included in the clinical trial program, and up to 10 years of safety data in some patients. The clinical development program included data from three Phase III trials, CLARITY, CLARITY EXT and ORACLE MS, the Phase II ONWARD study and long-term follow-up data from the eight-year prospective registry, PREMIERE. In the two-year CLARITY study, the most commonly reported adverse event (AE) in patients treated with cladribine tablets was lymphopenia. The incidence of infections was 48.3% with cladribine tablets and 42.5% with placebo, with 99.1% and 99.0% respectively rated mild-to-moderate by investigators.
"Most available MS therapies require continued, regular dosing of medication. A treatment approach consisting of short, infrequent oral treatment cycles may help lower the treatment burden for patients," said Thomas Leist, M.D., PhD, Director, Comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis Center at Jefferson University Hospitals. "Based on additional clinical research in recent years, we know more about the treatment course, safety, and impact of cladribine tablets across several key measures of MS, and hope it will be made available to the U.S. MS community."
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Today at MWC 2014, Barcelona, Sony has went announcing a mid-range smartphone Xperia M2 with high-end specs. The Xperia M2 sports a 4.8" TFT display with 960×540 pixel resolution. Its computing brain is a quad-core Snapdragon 400 chipset clocking at 1.2GHz along with an Adreno 305 GPU and 1GB RAM. The device has 8GB internal storage with a microSD support. The device has an 8MP camera with Sony's much famous Exmor RS sensor. It consists of a single LED flash with a capacity of recording videos @1080p.
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Sony offers various connectivity options like GPS with GLONASS, HSPA, NFC, 3G, Wi-Fi with DLNA, Bluetooth and FM radio. Xperia M2 will come with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and Sony is believed to upgrade it to KitKat 4.4 soon .
The connectivity department of the Sony Xperia M2 offers 3G with HSPA, GPS with GLONASS, NFC, Wi-Fi with DLNA, Bluetooth 4.0 and FM radio.
Sony Xperia M2 runs on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, but there is nothing mentioned on an upcoming update. Hopefully, Sony will treat it with KitKat soon after launch. It will hit the shelves globally worldwide.


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Food Matters
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By Dee Reid
I haven't bought a cookbook in years. When I need a fresh idea for dinner, I Google a new recipe or improvise on an old one based on what's in the fridge and the pantry. Yet one of the most important books I've read, and re-read, this year is Food Matters, by Mark Bittman, the New York Times Minimalist columnist.
Of course it's not really a cookbook, but rather, as the subtitle claims, "A Guide to Conscious Eating." The fact that it includes 75 recipes is a bonus.
Bittman's premise is that we can change our impact on the world and our health by making a few simple but profound adjustments in the way we eat and cook for the rest of our lives. After reading his book and following his advice, I believe he's right.
This is not about losing weight, though if you follow Bittman, you will inevitably shed pounds. It's also not about counting calories, because if you eat wisely, you can eat as much as you want (and even splurge on the high-cal stuff once in a while).
Bittman's plan requires no secret ingredients or complicated rules. And it won't cost you more than you're already spending on your diet, because you'll be cooking more and spending less money on meat and junk.
He says, simply, we should eat less meat and processed foods, and more fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains. Sounds like Michael Pollan right? The only difference is that Bittman shows us how to do this with ease and flavor, and without breaking the grocery budget.
Bittman believes that food matters more than just nutritionally. Industrial agriculture depends on petroleum-based pesticides and transportation, producing more than its share of carbon emissions, thereby contributing to climate change. What's more, factory meat farms use too many hormones and antibiotics, and also degrade the landscape. And processed food contains too much fat and high fructose corn syrup, contributing to diabetes, obesity and other diseases.
Okay, we knew this. While Bittman acknowledges it will take wholesale policy revisions to dramatically reduce Big Ag's impact on climate change, he shows that what we do in our own household will matter, and may influence policy change down the road. That got my attention.
"Eating a typical family-of-four steak dinner is the rough equivalent, energy-wise, of driving around in an SUV for three hours, while leaving all the lights on at home," he writes. "If we each ate the equivalent of three fewer cheeseburgers a week, we'd cancel out the effects of all the SUVs in the country. Not bad."
The Minimalist is not interested in tying anyone to the kitchen stove. He takes a practical approach to cooking and shopping. Stock the pantry with basic staples (flour, grains, olive oil, herbs and spices) and the fridge with fresh fruit, vegetables , eggs, cheese and if you like enough meat to enhance your meals. Do this and you should be able to whip up a great healthy dinner in no time.
He also recommends cooking up a pot of beans and a pot of grains every week, so that you'll have the basis for many meals that can be put together quickly.
Cook up a big batch of your favorite meal and freeze some for those times when you're too busy to plan dinner. Take the leftovers to the office for lunch.
For folks who don't know how to do this, he includes a simple daily plan with recipes. I've tried his approach and he's right: it has transformed the way I shop, cook and eat, all for the better.
Now you'll have to excuse me while I re-heat my favorite tomato-white-bean-onion soup and grab a slice of the no-knead bread that was baking while I wrote this. I'm about to do my bit to reduce global warming the Bittman way.
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I haven't put much personal information on this blog, and while I don't intend to moving forward, there will be an event this January at The Palace that involves both the Pistons and mentoring – two things that are very important to me personally.
I became a mentor through Big Brothers Big Sisters close to two years ago, and I am currently the Program Director for into the Mentor Michigan College Coaching Corps – an AmeriCorps program that utilizes the power and passion of AmeriCorps members to strengthen and grow mentoring.
On Saturday, January 22, the Detroit Pistons and the Palace of Auburn Hills will celebrate mentoring. Annually, the Pistons host several "Community Nights" at the Palace, where both awareness and funds are raised for different community needs. This year, we are incredibly fortunate to have the Pistons rallying in support of mentoring.
Throughout the evening, mentoring will be featured throughout The Palace and (hopefully) during the game as well. In addition, the Pistons have made discounted tickets available via this link (and this link only!). Further, for each ticket that is sold through this promotion, the Pistons will donate $5 to Mentor Michigan, 100% of which will be granted to local mentoring programs throughout the state. When purchasing tickets, please use the keyword "mentor".
It goes without saying that this is an incredible opportunity for mentoring, and I wanted to make my readers aware of it. If you're planning on attending a Pistons game this year, it would mean a lot if you are able to make it this one.


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