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Audi's second-generation All-new Q7 is one of the most luxurious SUVs on the road. Slightly more compact and much lighter than the original, it boasts a sumptuous interior as well as several items of completely unique technology.
For further information about the Q7, contact your nearest Jardine Audi dealerships today.
The Q7's driver, passenger, front side and curtain airbags, along with a strong aluminium frame, guarantee excellent protection for all seven passengers in the event of a collision.In addition to the extra stability provided by the vehicle's "all-wheel steering" and an array of systems designed to prevent any loss of control (ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Anti-Slip Regulation, Electronic Differential Lock, Hill Hold Assist), there are a number of optional extras to improve safety even further.The Tour Pack, for example, is a suite of features that includes Audi Active Lane Assist (which warns the driver if they show signs of drifting out of their lane), Traffic Jam Assist (which plays a role in preventing rear-end shunts before they happen).Predictive Efficiency Assist, which utilises the data from the route navigation system to suggest where the driver should consider reducing their speed.
Although its large single-frame aluminium grille and xenon or LED headlights give the All-new Q7 the imposing profile you would expect, the all-new edition is in fact 325kg lighter than its predecessor
An improvement that has substantial benefits in terms of efficiency and performance. A slightly shorter length of 5052mm and wheelbase of 2994mm, meanwhile, has a small but noticeable impact on steering and driving dynamics. The majestic appearance is enhanced by 18", 19", 20" or 21" alloy wheels (depending on the trim level chosen), dual exhausts, and LED rear lights.
Inside, the All-new Q7 seats seven people (even large adults) with ease. Even a full complement of passengers still leaves 770 litres in the back - a figure which increases to 1,955 litres when the second and third row of seats are removed.
Four-zone climate control ensures that occupants stay refreshed, whilst privacy glass, heated seats and visibly high-quality interior craftsmanship and materials add to the rarefied feel of the cabin.
Premium-quality sound systems from Bose and Bang & Olufsen, meanwhile, deliver enviable sound quality.
Different versions of the All-new Q7's 3.0 litre diesel engine produce 218PS or 272PS, as well as colossal maximum torque of 500Nm or 600Nm. Due to the power of the engine and its reduced weight, the second-generation Q7 can achieve 0-62mph acceleration in just 6.5 seconds when equipped with the larger 282PS unit. The 218PS edition, meanwhile, returns combined fuel economy and CO2 emissions of 49.6mpg and 148g/km respectively on models fitted with the 18" alloy wheels.
The considerable power of either diesel engine is allocated by an eight-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission, which ensures that acceleration is smooth and controlled at any speed.
Audi Drive Select, meanwhile, allows you to select one of five distinct settings (Auto, Comfort, Efficiency, Dynamic, and Individual) to alter the vehicle's driving characteristics.
An abundance of driver-convenience technology makes every journey almost effortless. Front- and rear-view parking cameras and the Parking Assist function makes manoeuvring this large SUV an easier task, whilst the information shown by the Head-Up display allows you to keep your eyes on the road ahead at all times. Even more impressive is the optional "Virtual Cockpit", which transforms the instrument panel into a 12.3" digital screen displaying information from the car's navigation or media interfaces.
The Audi Q7 has quattro as standard. The quattro system used for the Q7 is the Self-locking centre differential system. This system has a power bias of 50:50, dividing the power equally between front and rear wheels in normal driving conditions. Quattro constantly monitors the road conditions, and has the ability to send up to 100% of the power to the front or rear wheels, if it's needed.
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Teaching and Learning
What is Competency-Based Education in ACE?
The primary and the crucial difference between a competency-based system of teaching and assessment and a traditional model, is that students begin a learning pathway based on assessed skill level in each content area, and not on arbitrary placement in grades (based on age). Each content area (i.e. English, History, Math, and Science) is divided into 6 week courses. After being assessed for their knowledge in each content area, students are placed into two courses at a time that put them at their "learning edge" i.e. challenging, but not overwhelming. Students progress from course to course in each content area, based on their ability to demonstrate mastery in each area, independently and multiple times. Once they meet the assigned benchmarks in each course, they become "competent", and move on to the next course. If they finish a trimester without demonstrating competency in an area, they do not fail. Instead, they repeat that course when it is offered next.
For more information about he ACE trimester schedule, see this example.
How do we know it works?
Participation in the ACE program has created measurable results for students. In only one year, students involved in ACE demonstrate a reduced number of unexcused absences in all subject areas. The total number of unexcused absences for this year's cohort was reduced by at least 50% in each subject area.
As the chart below demonstrates, ACE students also realized a substantial increase in grades when compared to classroom performance before joining the program. On average, student grades increased a full letter grade across all subject areas. The most impressive change is noted in Math, where the average pre-ACE grade of 70 (C-) jumped two full letter grades to an average of a 91 (A-).
Please note: You will notice that the total number of students varies across this graph. This is because, Pre-ACE, students also earned D's and E's in their classes. Since ACE does not use D's or E's, we did not think it was appropriate to include those grades. Although students are not given letter grades in ACE, we do translate their levels of competencies into letter grades for their college transcripts. These equate to: Basic Competent= C, Competent=B, and Highly Competent= A.
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Japan's Suntory Whisky Carved the World's Most Incredible Ice Cubes
Advertising craft doesn't get more delicate than this. Check out the crazy ice cubes TBWA\Hakuhodo created for Japan's Suntory Whisky. The agency used a CNC router chilled at -7 degrees Celsius (and inverse 3-D printing) to carve the designs from small blocks of ice. A touch of chilled Suntory whiskey polishes the surface of the ice and gives a beautiful shine to the sculpture.
8 Great Recipes for Holiday Leftovers!
REPOST | Sam Sifton, Sunday, April 5, 2015 | NY Times Cooking Newsletter
Good morning. Children across the United States are scampering across lawns this morning, scrambling on hands and knees under pews in church, looking behind grandmothers' drapes, all of them looking for Easter eggs and candy.
Some number of the eggs will be plastic, with candy inside them. But some number of them will be actual eggs, patiently or impatiently dyed beautiful colors by parents and children alike. Soon a question will arise about those: What to do with them?
Cooking abounds with recipes for hard-boiled eggs. Indeed, we have put together a collection of them for your delectation, "What to Make With All of Those Hard-Boiled Eggs." Favorites include Florence Fabricant's recipe for asparagus with prosciutto and egg; Melissa Clark's smoky red-devil eggs; Julia Moskin's recipe for toasts with egg and bacon; and the New York chef Jesse Schenker's light and flavorful recipe for curried egg salad. Cook one or more of those recipes today!
As for the remnants of Passover brisket? I like it chopped fine as a filling for ravioli, as in my recipe riffing off the one served at Babbo in New York. Sauté the meat with some butter, deglaze it with wine, then use that mixture in the recipe as otherwise written. It makes a fine Sunday supper.
Or perhaps you have a lot of ham? Ginia Bellafante's recipe for ham biscuits may be on order for today. Or some croque monsieurs? If you're down to the bone, Melissa's recipe for hambone soup is a must; it'll feed you throughout the week.
Take a look at Cooking for other things to do with your leftovers, and for recipes to cook for the coming week. You can and should save the ones you like to your recipe box. You can rate them on a scale of one to five stars.
If you run into problems - with the site, the app or the recipes themselves - please reach out to us at firstname.lastname@example.com. We'll get you the help you need. You can also get in touch with me. I'm on Facebook. I'm on Twitter: @samsifton. And you can look at my not-so-great-but-I'm-trying photographs of food and food life on Instagram: samsifton.
Finally, take a break from the kitchen. Head over to The New York Review of Books and spend a little time with our colleague Ligaya Mishan's review of William Gibson's novel "The Peripheral": "the pulpish plot is the golden thread through a maze of strangeness."
Honey, I Messed Up the Kitchen!
HEY, MR. FOOD EDITOR | New York Times
By SAM SIFTON APRIL 3, 2015
So here is a new feature for this new Men's Style section: an ask-the-food-editor column that will allow you to pose questions about cooking, recipes and food.
My husband uses every tool, pot and pan in the kitchen when he cooks. We usually do the "you cook, I clean" thing, so it drives me nuts. Advice for him?
Tell him you're moving to a new methodology: You cook, you clean. Do that a few times and the matter should solve itself, at least for you. Don't be a dope about it, though. Lead by example. My mantra's the same as the one the pro chefs stand by always: Keep your station clean.
Should I grill a steak or pan-sear and then finish it in the oven? Depends on the weather. Grilling a big rib-eye over roaring coals is one of life's great pleasures. But it's not for every day. Pan-searing is, and you don't need to finish the meat in the oven. Just salt a really hot cast-iron pan, get the steak in there, cook it for a while, then flip it. And flip it, and flip it again, every 30 seconds until it's around 122 degrees in the center for medium-rare.
Can you recommend a dish that is "haute" without being pretentious, and relatively worry-free for both cook and diner so that their anxiety can be better used for — or diffused by — that hopeful first kiss?
Date-night cooking's a drag. You don't want anything too messy or too hand-held, nothing too complicated, nothing too simple, nothing too grand, nothing lame. The great Jonathan Reynolds gave us a recipe for Chicken La Tulipe about 15 years ago that answers always: The bird roasted in the oven, then napped with a creamy Cognac sauce studded with morels. It's an easy, stylish win for newish cooks interested in making an impression on a sweetheart or someone who might become one.
Small Plates Grow Up
Small plate revolution on the restaurant scene.
Danny Ghitis for The New York Times | MARCH 31, 2015
We live in a messy revolutionary period for restaurants. The old rules for going out to eat, under which Mom and Dad ambled down a predictable path from appetizer to main course to dessert, with Mom pausing halfway through dinner to ask about Dad's veal chop, were repealed some time ago. In place of rules, we got small plates, and anarchy. The last decade has been the era of messy tables, of gonzo pacing, of menus that came with a spoken introduction, of senseless plating, of endless instructions to share dishes that collapsed into rubble when you tried.
So, when the news came in February that Colicchio & Sons, Tom Colicchio's five-year-old restaurant near the meatpacking district, had eliminated large plates in favor of an all-appetizer menu, those who longed for order and stability may have groaned, "Not you, too, Tom." Yes, him too. When his next project, Beachcraft, opens in Miami in the next few weeks, it will follow the same format, and he is mulling over a similar change at some of his other restaurants.
Mr. Colicchio is not exactly the voice of the old guard, but he is, in his restaurants and "Top Chef" appearances, the voice of reason, of a sensible approach that resists wild experiments for their own sake. When Mr. Colicchio says now that he has lost interest in cooking or eating main courses, it's like hearing that Wolf Blitzer gets all of his Middle East news from Upworthy.
But his decision is promising, too. Now that the revolution has been won, there are signs that new rules are finally being written. Small-plates are growing up, and one of the ways we know this is that some grown-ups are starting to enter the fray.
Greeting these shrunken portions was a new generation of eaters who saw restaurants as a game. The object was to taste as many OMG dishes as possible, and sticking to two courses and dessert was no way to win. Momofuku Ssam Bar and its imitators catered to this audience, with menus of flavor-charged plates and no appetizer-main course barriers to slow things down. The only limitation was the size of the table. [ read the entire article ]
Two chefs return to Dallas: One's in charge of Shinsei
Shinsei has a new executive chef as well: Jeramie Robison. Robison comes via Austin, where he was chef de cuisine at Uchi. Prior to that, he was executive chef at Cinq at Colombe d'Or in Houston. His resume also includes stints at the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek (under John Tesar), Fishtail in New York and Tesar's in the Woodlands, just outside Houston. [...]


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Panasonic announced it's newest entry into the HDSLR market the AG-AF100 at NAB 2010. the first professional micro 4/3-inch video camcorder optimized for high-definition video recording. Scheduled to ship by December 2010, the AG-AF100 will set a new benchmark for digital cinematography. It uses the same sensor as in the GH1 with interchangeable lenses. And with an adapter can take PL mount and cine lenses, still Canon or Nikon Lenses. The camcorder records 1080/60i, 50i, 30p, 25p and 24p (native) and 720/60p, 50p, 30p, 25p and 24p (native) in AVCHD's highest-quality PH mode (maximum 24Mbps). Ready for global production standards, the camcorder is 60Hz and 50Hz switchable.
Features that are going to be welcome additions to those of us who are shooting on the 5d or the 7d are built in ND filtering, HD-SDI, HDMI, time code recording, built-in stereo mike and two XLR inputs with +48V Phantom Power, 48kHz/16-bit two channel digital audio recording.
The bad news though, it records in AVCCAM which is not a great format considered not quite pro. Also 4/3 chip is not as good as the full frame on a 5d, and the price is going to be around $6000 and won't be available until Dec 2010. Still good job, Panasonic, come on Canon what are you waiting for?


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New Siam Riverside
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What's around New Siam Riverside
- In Phra Nakhon
- Bangkok Riverside - 1 min walk
- Khaosan Road - 6 min walk
- Bangkok National Museum - 8 min walk
- Thammasat University - 9 min walk
- Temple of the Emerald Buddha - 17 min walk
- Grand Palace - 18 min walk
- Wat Ratchanadda - 21 min walk
Getting around
- Bangkok (BKK-Suvarnabhumi Intl.) - 46 min drive
- Bangkok (DMK-Don Mueang Intl.) - 40 min drive
- Bangkok Thonburi Station - 26 min walk
- Yommarat - 14 min drive
- Bangkok Chitrlada Station - 15 min drive
At a glance
Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 100 rooms
- Check-in time 2 PM-midnight
- Check-out time is noon
Required at check-in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
- Minimum check-in age is 12
Travelling with others
- No pets or service animals allowed
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi and wired Internet access in rooms
- Self parking *
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Other information
- Smoke-free property
In the hotel
- Full breakfast daily (surcharge)
- Restaurant
- Outdoor pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Terrace
- English
In the room
- Air conditioning
- Coffee/tea maker
- Private bathroom
- Shower only
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Cable TV channels
- Desk
- Free WiFi
- Refrigerator
- Free bottled water
- In-room safe
Also popular with travelers from the USA
Special features
DiningOnsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Thai cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Mandatory fees
Cash deposit: THB 100.00 per stay
Optional extras
Self parking costs THB 100 per day
Rollaway beds are available for THB 800.0 per night
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of THB 229 for adults and THB 120 for children (approximately)
Cribs/Infant beds are available for THB 300.0 per night
Wired Internet access is available in public areas for THB 40.00 per hour (rates may vary)
We have included all charges provided to us by this property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the unit you book.
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It's hard to believe, but it's that time of year again!!! Please complete the form below to RSVP to the annual Cincinnati-Lafayette Masonic Service Awards and Children's Holiday party!
Join us as we celebrate the lives of Brethren who have gone to the Celestial Lodge above, congratulate our Brothers who have achieved such impressive milestones in the craft, and share the joy of the season with our families and friends.
Date & Time: Saturday, 12/10/16 11:30am Service Awards &
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Are you looking for advice about health issues or vegan nutrition? We have put together this list of vegan health practitioners in Australia. While there are many health professionals who can help you with a vegan diet, we only list those who are vegan themselves.
Many of these health practitioners are happy to do online or telephone consultations if that is more convenient for you.
To add a listing please email us, confirming that you are vegan and giving your name, area of practice (medical doctor, dietitian, etc), town or suburb, state and a link where people can find out more about you and get in touch with you.
- Stephanie Dakin, medical doctor, Fisher
- Linda Smillie, dietitian, Canberra
- Marilyn Golden, medical doctor, Crows Nest
- Anthony Vial, medical doctor, Winmalee
- Therese Wales, medical doctor, Greenwich
- Kate Marsh, dietitian, Chatswood
- Amber Sewell-Green, dietitian, Newtown
- Amanda Moon, dietitian, Newtown
- Shirley Chan, dietitian, Bella Vista
- Rebecca Phillips, dietitian, Wollongong
- Joel Craddock, dietitian, Wollongong
- Fiona Halar, nutritionist, Sydney
- Amanda Quinn, nutritionist, Abbotsford
- Megan Garner, nutritionist, naturopath, Newcastle
- Thomas Azimi, nutritionist, Dee Why
- Elizabeth Pattalis, nutritionist, Five Dock
- Candy Marx, nutritionist, herbalist, Collaroy
- Kate Bradley, food coach, Sydney
- Anna Chisholm, health coach, Sydney
- Hollie Kempton, health coach, Wollongong
- Jaydene Tucker, psychologist, Sydney
- Eloisa Mulet, psychologist, Sydney
- Katherine Saldarriaga, psychotherapist, Newtown
- Ralph Graham, counsellor, Sydney
- Anna Spicer, optometrist, Umina
- Zara Fraser, speech pathologist, Southern Sydney
- Dov Pine, chiropractor, nutritionist, Newcastle
- Alice Nguyen, chiropractor, Bondi Junction
- George Papallo, chiropractor, osteopath, Maroubra
- Tracie O'Keefe, naturopath, hypnotherapist, Surry Hills
- Sarah Farley, naturopath, Murwillumbah
- Charley Greenfield, hypnotherapist, Byron Bay
- Malinda Thomson, kinesiologist, Gordon
- Jamie Payne, natural health practitioner, Sydney
- Kyra Howearth, herbalist, Tamworth
- Tamara Royal, remedial massage therapist, Caringbah
- Frances Rapport, marriage celebrant, Sydney
- Celine Gol, medical doctor, Kallangur
- Marisa Rebula, medical doctor, Brookside Shopping Centre
- Amy Carmichael, medical doctor, Gold Coast
- Emma Sedlacek, medical doctor, Mackay
- Joanne Butterfield, medical doctor, Sippy Downs
- Mason Stevenson, medical doctor, Coolum
- Wei Shen, dentist, Cooroy
- Amardeep Singh, dentist, Gold Coast
- Amanda Benham, dietitian, West End
- Emma Strutt, dietitian, Brisbane
- Chantelle Clancy, dietitian, Brisbane
- Raymond Setiadi, dietitian, West End
- Kiah Paetz, dietitian, Brisbane
- Melissa Gray, dietitian, Gold Coast
- Renee Martin, sports dietitian, Brisbane
- Lee Kennedy, nutritionist, Gold Coast
- Robyn Chuter, nutritionist, Certified Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner, Gold Coast
- ShippShape Fitness & Nutrition, Petrie
- Tania Lake, psychologist, Gold Coast
- Ruth Hatten, plant based coach, animal healer, Brisbane
- Benjamin Eitelberg, sports and nutrition coach, Brisbane
- Will Gardiner, naturopath, nutritionist, Wishart
- Bill Westerman, naturopath, Sunshine Coast
- Holly Moffitt, naturopath, Brisbane
- Colleen Cheketri, naturopath, Brisbane and Gold Coast
- Heidi Melville, naturopath, Mission Beach
- Nicky Korneliussen, western herbalist, Mackay
South Australia
- Heleen Roex-Haitjema, paediatrician, Adelaide
- Alphonse Roex, gynaecologist, Adelaide
- Deeni Betar-Young, dietitian, Dulwich
- Lisa Fabry, nutritionist, yoga therapist, Adelaide
- Meagan Lamming, physiotherapist, Adelaide (email@example.com)
- Sue Wilson, massage, health educator, Adelaide Hills (email@example.com)
- Sally Chamberlain, health coach, Kingston
- Kylie Rigby, osteopath, Launceston
- Malcolm Mackay, medical doctor, Fitzroy
- Anthony Hadj, medical doctor, Melbourne
- Arman Ouveysi, medical doctor, Diamond Creek
- Anthony Baresic, medical doctor, Melbourne
- Ash Nayate, clinical neuropsychologist, Melbourne
- Helen Voronina, dentist, Prahran
- Clare Kelly, dentist, Malvern
- Lucy Taylor, dietitian, Fitzroy North
- Peter Johnston, dietitian, Surrey Hills
- Ebony McCorkell, dietitian, Seaford
- Jenny Foy, dietitian, Geelong
- Jenny Cameron, nutritionist, Melbourne
- Maddie Deakin, nutritionist, Melbourne
- Steph Lees, nutritionist, Preston
- Marian Macdonald, nutritionist, counsellor, Croydon South
- Caterina Morrison, nutritionist, naturopath, Apollo Bay
- Hailey Platt, psychologist, Melbourne
- Elise Snyder, psychologist, Brunswick East
- Jo Lockart, counsellor, Essendon
- Alison Moore, mental health nurse, Melbourne
- Jacob Van Liessum, naturopath, Swan Hill
- Daniel Cerny, naturopath, Melbourne
- Claudia Calello, naturopath, Rosanna
- Candace Borg, naturopath, Northcote
- Erin Quint, naturopath, Armadale
- Lisa Marmaras, naturopath, Malvern
- Lidia Bier, naturopath, East Ivanhoe
- Heidi Merika, naturopath, Heidelberg
- Concetta La Marchesina, naturopath, Reservoir
- Tara Brooks, naturopath, Brunswick
- Carolyn Revell, naturopath, Eltham
- Daniel Beckman, physiotherapist, Chelsea
- William Stokes, osteopath, Frankston
- Johannes Maehrlein, osteopath, Mount Martha
- Alexandra Miller, kinesiologist, mind body medicine, Brunswick
- Erika O'Loughlin, kinesiologist, Eltham
- Benita French, kinesiologist, Melbourne
- Michelle Kline, kinesiologist, Vermont
- Karen Prus, colonic hydrotherapist, Brunswick
- Kelli Tranter, hypnotherapist, Torquay
- Sonia Perez, Chinese medicine doctor, Brunswick
- Melissa Brooks, Ayurvedic, massage, Macleod
Western Australia
- Alyce Churchill, medical doctor, Perth
- Rosy Nikolic, dentist, Connolly
- Hollie Waters, dietitian, Perth
- Jennifer Hoare, psychologist, Perth
- Tuija Kielevainen, counsellor (provisional psychologist), Calista
- Neil Whyte, health and fitness coach, Mundaring
- Madeleine David, naturopath, Subiaco
- Jodi Duval, naturopath, Innaloo
- Jasmine Jenkins, holistic practitioner, Koondoola
- Lee Schneider, physiotherapist, Shenton Park
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Xymo Nau commented 2019-05-01 13:56:09 +1000In Victoria, there is a couple, Coralia Jigau and Constantin Jigau. They are GPs , and I think their practice may be in Dandenong, but you'd have to check. Definitely plant based.
Rico Nascence commented 2019-02-06 21:05:15 +1100Another dentist you can add to the list in Queensland:
Ka Konotopsky commented 2018-05-05 23:51:37 +1000Good day…and HELP!!
I am in the process of creating a unique environment for our children wanting to create a gluten free, sugar free, milk free… vegetarian based childcare centre. I WANT TO CHANGE HOW PEOPLE VIEW HEALTHY EATING!! I am looking to connect with certified nutritionists who can help me put together a menu/health plan to submit for approval. Can anyone help me?
Kirby-Ann Konotopsky


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FRANKFURT — The euro zone remains vulnerable to shocks because of weak banks and incomplete regulatory safeguards, the International Monetary Fund said Friday, in a warning to European leaders not to slacken their efforts to build a more resilient financial system.
In its first official assessment of the European Union financial system, the I.M.F. urged political leaders to show resolve in addressing the remaining weaknesses in the structure of the euro zone. Unfinished tasks include creation of a mechanism for winding down failed banks, and a system to guarantee customer deposits in order to prevent runs on banks, the I.M.F. said.
The fund praised the decision by euro zone leaders last year to concentrate bank supervision in the hands of the European Central Bank, rather than solely with national regulators who have sometimes been reluctant to impose tough measures on their home banks. But, in a 60-page report, the fund also said that a lot of work remained to be done.
"More forceful action is warranted to cement recent gains in market confidence and end the crisis," the I.M.F. said.
The fund was once known primarily for dealing with financial and debt crises in poor nations, but in recent years has focused more of its resources on Europe and the crisis in the euro zone. As the report Friday illustrated, the I.M.F. and its president, Christine Lagarde, have been increasingly willing to lecture European leaders on how they should combat the crisis.
Many of the weaknesses pointed out by the I.M.F. in the report were familiar. Among them was a dependence by banks on wholesale funding from money markets, which experience has shown can dry up quickly in a crisis.
The I.M.F. also expressed concern that some banks may not have fully disclosed possible losses from bad loans or risky investments. The organization urged banks to continue raising capital, so that they are better able to absorb losses.
"Legacy assets remain a problem in many E.U. countries," the report said. The I.M.F. did not specify which kinds of assets it meant, but some of the well-known categories include real estate mortgages in countries like Spain or loans to the depressed shipping industry by German, British and Scandinavian banks.
To be an effective bank regulator, the fund said, the E.C.B. needs to have a means to shut down banks in an orderly way, without creating a burden for taxpayers. But European leaders are still discussing how this so-called resolution authority would work. As long as there is no such body, the E.C.B. would be limited in its ability to deal with sick banks, the fund said.
The I.M.F. also highlighted dangers to the insurance industry, which constitutes a large part of the European financial system but has received far less attention than banks. Years of slow growth and low interest rates have become a threat to life insurance policies or pension plans that promised fixed returns.
"A weak economic environment, if it persists, can threaten the financial health of the life insurance and the pensions industries," the I.M.F. said.


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Dear Artist,
Clausism is one of our most endearing and unique superstitions. Even when people stop believing in the Jolly Old Guy with the nighttime chimney-work, they tend to carry on his regimen of giving and receiving. Remarkably harmless to innocent bystanders, you seldom hear of anyone driving sleds into tall buildings while shouting "Claus is Great!"
Santa urges his followers to go forth and be generous. Some years ago there was a movement to make him the Patron Saint of Artists. "An artist gives," said Veronica Roth. "He gives visually, through courses, with free advice, through generosity of spirit and through a need to share."
Fact is, artists are in the Claus game all year 'round. "Art is the giving by each of us of our evidence to the world," said Robert Henri. "Those who wish to give, love to give, discover the pleasure of giving. Those who give are tremendously strong."
And it's this time of year when we artists get a chance to show just how strong we are. It's not surprising that most charity fundraisers back their carts up to the Santa Season. When you think of it, we love doing the work — one fine way to help a children's hospital, a dance centre, a small village in Africa, or further research toward a cure for cancer.
Then there are the little gifts we give on our own. I like the unwrapped, offhand ones — perhaps a small painting or drawing given with no clatter on the roof, no cookie crumbs to clean up. I think Santa likes to hear about these little services — and besides, it lessens his load.
More than anything, a gift that happens to be personally crafted by the giver is most likely to be a treasure to the receiver. It seems these days that Santa's up-north workshop, once hands-on and all abuzz with creative elves, has now been transmogrified into a Chinese factory. All the more reason to get out your brushes and chisels. "It is when you give of yourself," said Kahlil Gibran, "that you truly give."
Best regards,
PS: "To serve is beautiful, but only if it is done with joy, a whole heart, and a free mind." (Pearl S. Buck)
Esoterica: Just being an artist is a big sack of abundance. Our blessings come down the chimney every time we squeeze our paint. A small effort is required to think and start, some fortitude is needed to stay with the vexing parts, some patience to stay and watch the miracle of the magic process, and some final joy to sign your name. It may as well be "S. Claus." Ho ho ho, and by the way, Merry Christmas. "I am so rich that I must give myself away." (Egon Schiele)
Claus not a superstition
by Leslie Edwards Humez, Painesville, OH, USA
Cute word, clausism. From a linguistic point of view, however, you missed the sleigh when you wrote that the belief in Santa Claus is a superstition. It is, in fact, a mythology. For example, bad luck that comes as a result of walking under a ladder or breaking a mirror is superstition. The belief that the god Zeus lived on Mt. Olympus was the personal mythology of the ancient Greeks. Will you correct your rhetorical error?
su*per*sti*tion An irrational belief that an object, action, or circumstance not logically related to a course of events influences its outcome.
my*thol*o*gy A set of stories or beliefs about a particular person, culture, religious institution, or situation, especially when exaggerated or fictitious.
(RG note) Thanks, Leslie. I stand corrected, I guess. But right now my thought is that Claus is neither superstition nor myth. He's real. He has to be. He left a mess in our living room. Spilled eggnog. Cookie crumbs, Sooty footprints. Electronic gadgets.
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The Night Before Christmas
by Jim Lorriman, Shelburne, ON, Canada
'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the shop, not a worker was stirring, all projects were stopped.
The chisels were left by the whetstones with care, in hope that the elves would come sharpen them there.
The tools were all nestled and snug where they lay, while visions of woodshavings danced on each blade.
Then up in the woodloft there came such a clatter, the whole building shook from the weight of the matter.
And there on the creaky tin roof did appear, a fine handmade sleigh drawn by ten dusty deer.
With a sparkly-eyed craftsman as spry as a buck, who went by the nickname of "Old Saint Woodchuck."
He was dressed all in suede from his cap to his shoe, and his clothes were all covered with sawdust and glue.
A bundle of tools he had tucked in his sack, with a Japanese saw sticking out of the back.
On his face he wore goggles and a dust mask fit tightly, his cheeks were like rosewood, his hearing shot slightly.
His skills were the sharpest and best in the land, and he still had five fingers on each of his hands.
Then quick as a chainsaw his staunch helpers came, and he hooted and hollered and hailed them by name.
"Now Router, now Ruler, now Hammer, now Bitbrace; on Shaper, on Scrollsaw, on Jackplane, on Compass."
All ran to the workbench and leapt to his call: "Now get to work, get to work, get to work all !"
So they dulled not an edge, but cut straight to their task, and sawed, planed, pounded and scraped till, at last,
All the toys the children were waiting to get, were finished and wrapped (though the paint was still wet).
There were jacks made of walnut and dolls made of yew, and an ash rocking horse with its tail painted blue,
A set of birch soldiers all carved from one log, and even a hand-turned oak ball for the dog.
Then the kindly crew tidied and swept every crack, and Saint Woodchuck thanked them while stretching his back.
Then he jumped to his stout sleigh and let out a yell, and they roared from that shop at the tone of the bell.
But these words he exclaimed as they vanished from sight: "Merry Christmas to all — that's enough for one night!" (Henry Douglas)
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A world of good wishes
by John Dinan, Cong, County Mayo, Ireland
Just a seasonal wish and thank you for all your wonderful letters throughout the year. Hope you have a great Yuletide and keep up the good work. The attachment is a painting I did of our nearby village of Cong (famous as location for The Quiet Man with John Wayne, 1951 — and still living off it!!) as it appeared this time last year — it's an amazing 25 degrees Centigrade warmer this time around — it was minus 15 degrees last year. Merry Christmas and go easy on that hip flask!!
(RG note) Thanks, John. And thanks to everyone who wrote with Christmas and other seasonal wishes. We lost track at sixty countries, but every one was read and appreciated. I feel truly blessed to have so many friends. It's some sort of Earthly joy of sharing. If only all the world could be like the Painter's Keys.
The value of 'straight speak'
by Loraine Wellman, Richmond, BC, Canada
Thanks for another letter in "straight speak," talking about how artists want to share. It is such a relief after reading a glossy art magazine full of "artspeak." Nobody goes to their studio to "work" — they all have a "practice." Never just inspired or fired up about ideas or needing to try to express beauty, they are all "conceptualizing" and being "informed by" experiences. One problem, after reading all that magazine wordiness is that a person can feel that they are just not "deep" enough. What a change to read about other artists who are just getting on with it! Happy holidays!
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A life of giving
by Elle Fagan, Hartford, CT, USA
Claus Factor, indeed! RGenn, you did it again — "hit the nail on the head" — I made a section of my site called "Art with Heart" for just that reason. I give routinely now for several years — and my donations often make hundreds of dollars each for people. The latest to Mark Twain House in November and, although I'd donated artwork sporadically earlier, Art With Heart started with Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. I remembered my "mommies" in girlhood (I liked helping and was already an artist). The mommies looked at my slender occasionally whizzy self and said, "OK you like to help, but later when you cannot, just donate your art to help for you." Later College profs said the same. And later still, Small Business Administration recommended it for the good spirit, free ads, promotion of the artwork and tax deductions.
I had been Red Cross as leader and follower in two wars and assorted disaster responses and, as planned, since I was no longer able to run to "Ground Zeros," I stuck to my College-trained arts and began to donate small studies , framed and unframed to some of the response groups helping in the massive response needs for Katrina victims. Me and my little Mac PowerBook G3 were like Peanuts' Schroeder at his toy piano, as I ticked away with enthusiasm at the keyboard, making contacts, settling on the specifics and arranging drop-off and shipping. Things were in such a turmoil as all the states sent things to help ! I did not even realize how much I'd sent till the receipts for it all came in… I'd donated over a thousand dollars! Churches, Red Cross, Animal response, etc… just quietly doing my own little response thing, using my art to help.
I was quite disabled and my own life has had its moment , as I mended health and regained ground in my work and a normal life… and this Christmas, memories of those days are not so easy… but oh so proud. When the American Watercolor Society found out about my donations by way of response work, 'kicked upstairs," they welcomed me to join — an honor — and now I am Associate "newbie" — developing wins to the shows so that one day I may enjoy the "A.W.S." after my name. I had no idea my May-born heart would win that bit extra for me. Always pays to be good I guess!
Memories of summertime joy
by Elizabeth Gallant
I was sitting here supposedly thinking of all the things I need to accomplish before midnight tonight when I realized that I was actually counting my blessings. I was thinking about the ladies I met while waiting for the ferry from Quadra Island to Cortes Island. Then I thought about Margaret who offered me a roof over my head when I needed to get to Campbell River in order to meet up with friends in Nanaimo after the course was over. I thought of the nice people in the ferry lineup leaving Cortes and the lovely views we had while waiting. I thought of the ferry workers who tried to ensure that all of us made that sailing (and of the people who missed it). I thought of the lovely time we spent on Cortes, the 37-stroke paintings, the 37-minute paintings, the deer inspecting the paintings and your 'rescue' demo of my 37-minute attempt at a painting. Thank you, and thank you to all your contributors and especially to all the participants in the Hollyhock, Cortes workshop.
A challenge for inventive elves
by Stella Reinwald, Santa Fe, NM, USA
I have a life-long gripe with paint packaging and wonder if anyone else wonders why no one seems able or willing to come up with a better design. The dysfunction of the common paint tube is universal, endlessly frustrating, wasteful, messy, and potentially dangerous (i.e. tracking Cadmium yellow across the floor for the kids/animals to walk in because the tube was leaking unnoticed until too late).
I searched paint tubes and came up with this interesting factoid from Windsor Newton: "In 1841 the American portrait painter John Goffe Rand invented the squeezable or collapsible metal tube."
This innovation might have represented a real improvement over what was available in 1841 ( ! ) but it hasn't changed much since then. As painters, we are forced to use a technology developed 170 years ago!! Not one manufacturer has had the foresight to improve substantially on this miserable, inefficient tool. Maybe they all count on the fact that the painter will eventually get so frustrated with the hassle and mess, that she will abandon the half-used tube and start over with a new one.
It just can't be so hard to devise a container that will release the product without gumming up the outlet when the paint inevitably passes through it, won't leak top and bottom, become easily punctured, torn, or burst its bottom seam. The cap often becomes so tightly glued to the tube, one is forced to use pliers and even the resistance can be such that the metal tube tears, spilling its contents. Plastic tubes are not significantly better. Caps (plastic and metal) are universally a problem as they all have tiny threads that get clogged from the very first use and are truly an abomination.
How is it that no one has devised a more clever system for storing paint? Can we all agree that this sorry state of ill-conceived and inefficient packaging needs correcting? Anyone out there up to the challenge?
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Multiple intelligences
by Bruce Bundock, Kingston, NY, USA
Merry Xmas and Happy New Year! Let me take a moment to thank you for the energy you put out with your twice-weekly entries. I have saved over 350 of them and reflect on the content which is rich and varied. You struck a nerve with Howard Gardner as his work played an important part in my graduate dissertation. It may seem odd that I did not pursue an MFA but, instead, received an MA degree (master of arts in liberal studies). My reason was simple: I wanted to write. I wanted to write about the creative process across occupational domains. That I was a painter was a given. I wanted to convince others outside the sphere of art that its study and practice could enhance, expand awareness and provide additional resources with their own creative problem-solving in their respective occupations. Maybe it was a search for validation (I had an uphill battle in high school) or at least a call to be invited to the table — and not be marginalized. Gardner's theory made perfect sense on a number of levels. It explained what I was feeling but could not put into words at the time. We are map makers with flawed cartography, all. We customize our lives according to our interests, yet there are always stones to overturn, discoveries to be made.
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Enjoy the past comments below for The Claus factor…
Robert, with a letter such as this one, you could convert almost anyone to Christmas cheer! Thank you for all the wit and wisdom throughout the year.
There was an interesting thread on Wet Canvas not long ago where people shared their experiences with donating paintings to various fundraisers, and a lot of the stories mirrored my own. It's common, for instance, for non-profits to have silent auctions of donated work, with the eventual selling price often being drastically lower than the pieces would bring in the open market. Factoring in the limited extent to which the US tax laws allow an artist a deduction for donations of works, in some cases it's more tempting to just write a check to support the non-profit.
Dear Robert,
This is a Jolly Delightful Message, thank you so much! Although over the last two years I haven't been able to put a pen(cil) on paper and such, the New Year will be different! I've now built my straw bale house and sold my small business per 1st Jan. I cannot wait to start taking my art stuff out of hiding and practise what you wrote in today's letter. A Happy Christmas to all artists and especially to you!
I am not a "career" artist but rather took up watercolor as a hobby to relieve stress from my working life. I am so fortunate to paint with some amazing artists in Lawrenceburg, Indiana and I have learned so much from them. The majority of my work I have given away to friends and relatives (yes – they wanted them!!) and I was very lucky to sell 3 pieces this year. All the proceeds were donated to charities and I hope I have other opportunities to continue down this path. My life has been blessed and I want to share those blessings any way I can. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to all!!
I quietly read these emails of yours….have been for a while now…and just wanted to thank you for giving so much of yourself away. You are always spot on, and an absolute treat.
Wishing you and your family all the very best this Holiday Season. Continued art, inspiration, love, health & happiness throughout the New Year. You are a gem Genn.
Toronto, ON
Speaking of giving….your Twice-Weekly Letter is a wonderful gift that comes into my email mailbox all year long. Thank you so much for that… pass on all the ones that I think will help my other artists friends, but I read everything you send and try and absorb it into my psyche….
Again, thank you so much for making my life that much richer.
Have a wonderful holiday season…….
Westerville, OH
Here in Portugal you make even the stupid people think and confront their superstitions. We have many english readers here who paint and read you a lot when they have the time.
Great stuff Robert: Our art group of Lakefield yesterday just decided to revive itself after a respite of about a year. Very giving people. Your letter nails it! I heard about your site some years ago from a 4th cousin who is an artist as well in the Ottawa Valley.We continue to learn. Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas Robert–to you and your family and all who help you out on your wonderful site–and to all the people who write with further information and points of view. They and you have created a Brotherhood and Sisterhood that is so appreciated by us on the fringes.
I love receiving your letters.
Merry Christmas from Barbados!
I am forever grateful to receive your newsletters. Happy Holidays to you and your family and all the little elves that help you !!
I particularly like and dislike Xmas. A part of me hates the "give me" attitude and the commercialization starting in late October through December. The more traditional side likes the celebration of new life and joy which is evident at this time and would prefer to give the gifts on St Nick's Day instead of the 25th. When I have an abundance of art works, it makes me glow with warmth to
give a little etching that shows I appreciate my friends just being there in the background. The past couple of years, I have been giving out the remaining calendars which haven't sold to brighten up each month and day of the new year. This gift has also been appreciated.
Dear Robert Claus,
Every Tuesday and Friday you do your bit of giving of yourself in the true Santa spirit. Your e-mails improve my day — always. Just want to thank you for another year. Every mail you write makes me think new thoughts and reminds me anew how fortunate I am to be a painter. I wish you a very Happy Christmas and hope that 2012 is one of your best years yet.
Dear Robert,
Sending a note of appreciation for your weekly words and to thank you for sharing. Your letters have reinforced and rewarded me with abundance throughout the years. Merry Christmas, and God bless.
Good Morning Robert……. "your brain with thoughts, ideas, comments, facts….must never sleep."
I recently gave 8 large canvas paintings to the local nursing home when I noticed they had only bare walls or faded posters. I gave good paintings of colorful flowers and landscapes. I had painted them when I lived in Florida. I moved to Maine and there is not a market for tropical flowers here. The paintings brightened up the nursing home and I had a sale of a Maine painting as a result. Karma is always working!
This is to wish you Happy Holidays and to THANK YOU for all the information and JOY that your words have brought me during this year. I have seen your art work and more of some very good artists. Keep going and again THANK YOU FOR YOUR GREAT LETTERS.
You are a very talented person, you have a great treasure of knowledge and you share your thoughts with other people.
I hope that you, as a great artist, will influence others and overcome the difficulties in our uncertain world. I wish you a peaceful Holiday season.
Thanks Robert! I loved that! I painted three paintings for special friends for Christmas and they are my most favorite presents as they are really from ME! Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas to you, too! I recently enjoyed listening to a radio broadcast online featuring an interview with you. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks for the twice-weekly well-written words of artistic wisdom. I enjoy it for the information as well as the varied, tongue in cheek, humorous and delightfully crafted writing!
Napa Valley, CA
I sent a copy of the painting for my Christmas card this year to a lady who was so helpful getting my on line order to me by Christmas. She will be able to use it for her card next year. It is good to share the gift we have been given.
In this letter you mentioned two of my favourite authors – Kahlil Gibran and Pearl S. Buck! What magic they put on paper! I wish the magic would rub off with my paintings!
I hope you are aware that this is the most widely read art blog on the Internet. Such a beautiful balance. Such timely thoughts. Such wisdom without pretense. You and all your staff are wished a very merry Christmas from all of us.
Worth any price…especially free! I've been a loyal subscriber for several years and highly recommend Robert and appreciate his wisdom.
Thanks Robert for the giving that you do. It is an inspiration for many of us to put ourselves "out there". This year on Christmas eve day I sent out a "piece of art for peace" to people working on Aquatic Invasive Species issues in Minnesota. The past year has been difficult and some have been very negative. It felt like a risk to put out one of my rabbit paintings which is about affirmation of friendship, light and love of the sparkling water in a very childlike way. What I received was some surprising feedback of thanks. My intent was to lift spirits and now I know for some it did.
thanks for this. everyone else is all "giving is sacrifice". no one else would understand this but artists. exactly how i feel.
There is a brand of paint — I think it's called Classic, that is in a caulking tube and it takes a caulking gun to squeeze it out. It is huge and doesn't leak.
You're instant comment math problem is unreadable! I have a Mac–is that why? I've copied and pasted it below:
Any clues?
A Christmas and paintng story. A son (one of 3) phoned and asked if I still had the painting I used to head my "Christmas letter". and if it was for sale. I said yes to both, and he said he would come over. I had thought it lacked a frame and said he might have to frame it. Afterwards I thought about this and realized I NEVER send my Christmas letter to my children, so how could he have seen this particular image? I wondered if it was the previous year's letter, so hastened to phone him to offer to correct the problem. It seems for once I HAD e-mailed the Xmas letter to my children. He had seen it but "lost it". Speaking to the delighted daughter in law yesterday, she said she especially liked it because of the bright colours, and my son liked the fruit in the plastic bag. Naturally I told him he did not need to buy it from me. (That was guilt speaking, I had completely forgot his birthday this year, no card to gift!) This has made my Christmas this year, finding a home for a painting! Happy New Year, June
acrylic painting, 36 x 48 inches
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Local entrepreneurs from the five southern border provinces have discussed the preparations to establish the halal industrial estate with representatives from the Thai Chamber of Commerce as well as the National Economic and Social Development Board. They concluded that business owners should be given support in terms of investment loan acquisition, especially under the Islamic system, as well as land development and utilization, logistics and various business aspects.
As the South of Thailand is home to the majority of the country's Muslim population, business owners see that establishing a halal industrial estate will be beneficial to the southern economy. Over the years, it has been difficult for many locals to find jobs partly because of the lack of large industries in the region. However, the situation is expected to improve with the emergence of the halal industrial estate. A number of professionals, specialized in engineering and halal science, are now set to be employed.
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Tennis ace Andy Murray has just bought the multi-million dollar luxury Cromlix House Hotel near his Scottish home, just north of Edinburgh.
The US Open and Olympic champion plans to transform the grand Victorian manor house, where his brother Jamie married Colombian Alejandra Gutierrez in 2010, into a five-star destination.
Locates close to his home town of Dunblane in Stirlingshire, the refurbished hotel is scheduled to re-open next spring just ahead of the 2014 Ryder Golf Cup, which is being staged a short drive away at Gleneagles.
Murray said in a statement to the press: "By re-establishing Cromlix as a leading luxury hotel at the heart of the Dunblane community, we will be able to attract new visitors to the area, create a number of new jobs and focus on supporting other local businesses. I'm pleased to be able to give something back to the community I grew up in."
The Cromlix House is set in 50 acres of breath-taking rolling woodlands and currently has 14 vintage bedroom suites, a beautiful wedding chapel, a baronial reception hall, two drawing rooms, a conservatory, a classic dining room, a well-stocked library and several meeting rooms.
The Eden Family, who have owned the estate for more than 30 years, is happy the property is passing to someone with a strong commitment to the local community. Future plans for the Hotel involve a Chez Roux restaurant.
Renowned Chef Albert Roux, owner of Le Gavroche in London, is one of a group of industry experts consulted by Inverlochy Castle Management International (ICMI), which will manage The Cromlix House on behalf of Murray.
ICMI's managing director, Norbert Lieder, is confident that "'With Andy, we can create a very special hotel in his home community. While we aim to create a destination that attracts visitors from around the world, we are also determined to ensure it remains a venue of choice for local people"
Bravo, bravo, bravo!
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Tonight, singer-guitarist Dan Hicks returns to the St. Louis area for a performance at the Wildey Theatre in Edwardsville. Hicks' mix of Gyspy jazz, swing, country, blues and folk has been entertaining audiences for nearly fifty years now, and continue to draw appreciative crowds even when he doesn't have a new recording to promote. For more on his colorful career and some video samples of him and the the current edition of his band, the Hot Licks, in action, see this post from last Saturday.
Also tonight, the father-son team of bassist John Clayton and pianist Gerald Clayton (pictured, with drummer Jeff Hamilton) returns to open a four-night stand of duo gigs at Jazz at the Bistro. The two last appeared here in October 2011 as part of Clayton Brothers Quintet, which also includes John's sax-playing sibling Jeff Clayton. Since then, Gerald Clayton's star has continued to rise. He's now signed to Concord Records, and the label will release his debut for them, Life Forum, next month. The younger Clayton also can be heard on Cover Art, Concord's recently released album by the Next Collective, which is an eclectic group of 20-something musicians assembled by label exec Chris Dunn.
Tomorrow night, New Music Circle presents Danish saxophonist Lotte Anker in a concert at 560 Music Center. Teamed for this show with keyboardist Craig Taborn and drummer Gerald Cleaver, Anker is known here in the USA mostly as an improvisor, but also has a compositional sensibility that helps provide a sense of structure to many of her improvised flights. For more about Anker, and some video samples of her performing, check out this post from a couple of weeks ago.
Also tomorrow night, singer Erin Bode and band return to Crave coffeehouse on the south side.
On Friday, saxophonist Tim Cunningham will settle in for what's projected as a recurring weekly gig at Troy's Jazz Gallery, saxophonist Jay Hutson is at Robbie's House of Jazz; singer Joe Mancuso performs for the first of two nights at Chaser's Lounge in the Chase Park Plaza Hotel; and saxophonist Austin Cebulski's quartet is at the Cigar Inn.
Then on Saturday, the trio of NYC-based pianist Danny Fox will be in town for a performance at Robbie's. Fox, a Harvard grad, has toured with drummer Max Weinberg's big band and the Tommy Dorsey ghost band," among others. The trio's debut album The One Constant was released in 2011, and you can hear samples on Fox' website.
Also on Saturday, Two Times True with pianist Carolbeth True will perform at the south side house-concert venue Kinda Blue, 6101 1/2 Idaho; and Sarah Jane and the Blue Notes bring their swing and jump blues sound back to Venice Cafe.
On Sunday, a group billed as the SIUE Jazz Faculty Ensemble, led by guitarist Rick Haydon and saxophonist Jason Swagler, will play a free concert presented by St. Louis Jazz and Blues Vespers series at Second Baptist Church.
Looking beyond the weekend, on Monday pianist Kim Portnoy's ensemble will perform at Webster University's Winifred Moore Auditorium; and on Tuesday, the weekly swing dance presented by Lindy Hop St. Louis at the Grandel Theatre in Grand Center will feature live music from The Sidemen.
This story appears courtesy of St. Louis Jazz Notes by Dean Minderman.
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Originally posted on Sometimes Silver Linings are Blue:
Play with fire you'll feel the burn Touching, fixating, smitten with no concern Leaving scars that won't perfectly heal Addicted to the aggressive euphoria you feel Melting, biting, frenzied feeling alive Heavenly singe of ecstasy,…
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Sometimes Silver Linings are Blue
Impress me with your words, not your hands
Set me on fire with your exciting plans
Blindfold me, let your voice be what I desire
Let me respond to all you require
Hands behind your back start to convey
Negotiating your wants, listening to all you say
Clean dirty, side to side, up or down
Sacrifice it to me with only your sound
If you can give it, I can take it
Pushing it all, let me shake it
Filling me up with your last request
Revealing your passion through all you've expressed
Bend my emotions, thoughts to grind
Lips moving, heart singing, blowing my mind
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"We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off"
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A collaboration between Ax at Perso~in~Poesia and I. Ax is a writer I've admired since day one. He is a genius with his writing ability. It was an erotic ride writing with him. He made me feel comfortable and at ease. I enjoyed collaborating with so much! He made me laugh more than I thought I could! Glad we were able to get our groove on 😉 ❤
Thoughts...exploding in my head
Closes his eyes to capture a moment
Her fingertips whisper "I need you"
His world outside is forgotten
Every inch shamelessly tending to
Gentle rub to get things going
Lips relinquishing a merciless desire
Blood heated and flowing
Smoldering flesh ignite a blazing fire
Imagine her hands slide over his chest
Groaning kisses hungry to savor
Pinching a nipple that ignites his head
Consuming your heavenly flavor
Leaning back stretching his body
Starting with a lick and erotic swirl
The swell of his cock needs to get naughty
Nothing but red stilettos on – I'm your girl
A reflection he sees in a mirror
Hands caressing your thick moaning shaft
To imagine her standing behind him
Making you swell with my intoxicating craft
The intensity soars with wings spread wide
Lustful eyes stimulated with increased motion
The feeling of bliss, alone on a ride
Filthy words erupt declaring my devotion
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Happy Love Day!! Love me some Heart ❤
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Jasyoga Into 26.2 Week 5: Get Your Race Face On
Race week is here! Make the most of the days leading up to the start line to ease any lingering tension in your body and mind so that all your systems can function optimally and you can run your best on race day. Revisit your goal and get your head right. Don't just focus on the goal itself, instead feel the feeling of having already achieved it...
Do the Pose of the Week every day, and do the videos whenever they best fit into your schedule this week.
Pose of the Week: Legs Up the Wall
If you're not familiar with this restorative powerhouse by now, you've been missing out. Simply putting your legs up the wall recirculates the blood and any excess fluid in the legs, relaxes the feet and low back, helps to reduce any lingering tension in your system, and more. Enjoy… you've earned it!
- Extend your legs up the wall.
- Keep your knees bent a little and turn your feet away from each other slightly.
- Rest your arms along your sides with your palms facing up.
- Stay and relax for 10+ minutes.
"Never underestimate the power of a day off. Sometimes it is tempting to think taking a day off will make you lose your momentum, but a day off can go a long way if you need it."
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Budget Battles
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Trump Wants to Get More Aggressive With His Drug-Pricing Proposal
'Medicare for All' Is a Loser at the Polls, Analysis Finds
Elizabeth Warren Says Americans Will Spend $11 Trillion on Health Care. Is That True?
The Horrifying Number of Americans Who Can't Afford Their Prescription Drugs
Americans Want Lower Drug Prices, but Lawmakers Can't Agree on a Fix
Hillary Clinton: Warren's Medicare for All Plan Won't Ever Get Enacted
Trump Issues Rule to Force Hospitals to Reveal Negotiated Prices
The Trump administration on Friday released the final version of a rule forcing hospitals to publicly disclose the prices they negotiate privately with insurers or face fines. The rule, which would...
Warren Explains How She'd Transition to Medicare for AllBy Michael Rainey
Sen. Elizabeth Warren unveiled on Friday a multi-year plan to transition to Medicare for All, outlining a series of immediate reforms on a path toward a universal, single-payer health care system. In...
Trump Wants to Get More Aggressive With His Drug-Pricing Proposal
President Trump wants to get more aggressive on lowering some Medicare drug prices. The Trump administration last year proposed using an index of international drug prices to set prices for certain...
'Medicare for All' Is a Loser at the Polls, Analysis Finds
Democratic House candidates who supported Medicare for All in the 2018 midterm elections fared considerably worse than those who did not back the plan, according to a new analysis by Alan I...
Verma Attacks Critics of Medicaid Work Requirement, Pushes for Tighter EligibilityBy Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News
Seema Verma, the Trump administration's top Medicaid official, Tuesday sharply attacked critics of her plan to force some Medicaid enrollees to work, a policy that led to thousands of people losing...
Elizabeth Warren Says Americans Will Spend $11 Trillion on Health Care. Is That True?By Michael Rainey
Elizabeth Warren says that Americans will spend "about $11 trillion on insurance premiums, copays, deductibles and uncovered medical expenses" over the next 10 years if the current health care system...
The Horrifying Number of Americans Who Can't Afford Their Prescription DrugsBy Michael Rainey
An estimated 58 million Americans – nearly 23% of the population – couldn't afford a drug they needed at some point in the last 12 months, according to a new Gallup-West Health poll published Tuesday...
Americans Want Lower Drug Prices, but Lawmakers Can't Agree on a FixBy Emmarie Huetteman, Kaiser Health News
House Democrats are poised to pass sweeping legislation to lower drug prices using strategies President Donald Trump has endorsed. A Trump aide urged the Republican-controlled Senate to vote on a...
Hillary Clinton: Warren's Medicare for All Plan Won't Ever Get Enacted
Hillary Clinton said Wednesday that she doesn't believe Elizabeth Warren's Medicare-for-All plan would ever become law and that there are better ways to raise revenues than Warren's proposed wealth...
Medicaid Expansion Has Saved Thousands of Lives: ReportBy Michael Rainey
The expansion of state-level Medicaid programs as allowed by the Affordable Care Act is literally a matter of life and death, according to a new study highlighted by the Center on Budget and Policy...
Facing Potential Chaos, Trump Admin Will Delay Obamacare Changes if It Wins Lawsuit: Report
The impending federal appeals court ruling in the case challenging the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act could present a conundrum to the Trump administration: A legal victory upholding a...
Pete Buttigieg Unveils Plan to Lower Prescription Drug Prices
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg on Monday rolled out a sweeping plan intended to lower prescription drug prices. Here are some key elements of the plan: Negotiating drug prices: Like...
1 in 4 Dollars in US Health Care Is Wasted: AnalysisBy Michael Rainey
A new analysis published Monday in JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association finds that about 25% of all U.S. health care spending goes to waste. The authors, Drs. William H. Shrank,...
Four Takeaways on Trump's New Medicare Executive Order
In signing an executive order on Medicare Thursday, President Trump sought to portray himself as a protector of the health-care program for seniors. Trump's order , which the administration said was...
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Worried its employees aren't getting good enough care from doctors in their insurance networks, Walmart next year will test pointing workers in northwestern Arkansas, central Florida and the Dallas-...
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Hotel Pelirocco 'HP15'
HP15 is a project celebrating 15 years of Brighton's famous Hotel Pelirocco. Curated by Nik Hall, 15 Brighton based designers, artists and photographers were asked to create an image taking inspiration from the number 15. The 15 screen prints all measure 15×15 inches, printing 1 colour – fluorescent pink (Pantone 806).
Among the contributors are Steven Wilson, Studio Makgill, Begin Design, Paul Bower, Jack Latham and Another Bearded Designer. You can see the full list, and read more about the project here.


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Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers - Mar 19-20
Mar 20, 2010
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Last night wasn't a particularly late one so we decided to get up fairly early this morning and head straight on to our next stop. I had done a lot of driving of late so I was hoping to get to our hostel at the Franz Josef township around lunchtime and spend the afternoon doing something a little more relaxing.
The drive was around two hours and was actually nice and easy although some of the more windy sections of the road made Elizabeth feel a little queasy again. We had one brief stop at a gorgeous lake called Lake Ianthe to take some pictures and stretch the legs. It was here we found out that the boot of the car was leaking and some of our bags were wet. After the crap we had from the car hire company about a missing piece of rubber they wanted to charge us for, we now had a car that leaked. Great.
We soon got to Franz Josef though and into the YHA. We couldn't check in immediately so we headed for the supermarket to buy some provisions. We had cooked up, not yet literally, a couple of ways to use up our excess cheese and so for lunch we had homemade pizzas using around half of our remaining gouda, Colby and Camembert cheeses as well as some of the chilli jam we got in Marlborough. For such a thrown together meal, the pizzas were really good although we stuffed ourselves with them.
Not wanting to do nothing all afternoon, we headed to the Franz Josef Glacier itself. It was on the way to here I noticed that one of the tyres was flat. It wasn't too bad so I didn't bother sorting it out now but I'll have to check it again in the morning before we head to Fox Glacier for the day.
At the glacier, we chose to take the walking trail up to the face of the glacier. It was so cool walking through the glacial valley and seeing all the huge rocks which the glacier had dumped in the past as it advanced and retreated down the valley. The walk up to the glacier was a nice, gentle stroll and provided some amazing views with small waterfalls cascading over the valley walls, small streams flowing along the floor and, in the distance, the terminal face of the glacier itself. Up closer, it was huge and the face was covered in dirt and rocks, making it look really messy. Hopefully tomorrow we will get to go further up the glaciers and see the brilliant clear ice that makes up the main body of the glacier.
On the way back we stopped at the information site and had a wonder around before heading back to the hostel and changing our itinerary again. We hadn't originally decided to go too far south along the west coast but having looked at what we wanted to do along the east coast we decided we'd rather drop in an extra night here so we could visit Milford Sound. After a few emails, we were all set and all switched around. We'd had a flight changed on us too which originally meant losing a day in Christchurch but now we've made this change we get that day back!
For dinner, we finally rid ourselves of the cheese! We bought a load of vegetables and boiled them up and covered them in a cheesy sauce and some homemade croutons (made using our Tuscan oil). It wasn't the greatest meal we've ever had but at least I feel we're nearly at the end of the cheese – only the leftovers to consume tomorrow and we're done! Accompanied by one of our wine purchases, anything can be edible!
March 20, 2010
Today was one of most expensive days of our entire trip but it was a great day. We had booked to go on a heli-hike on the Fox Glacier. We headed off to the Fox Township early in the morning and arrived at the tour centre in plenty of time. We had been told to bring plenty of clothing so we had our thermals on, a thick pair of trousers and plenty of layers up top. We even bought along our gloves and hats and were glad we did later on. At the tour office we were given waterproofs and Elizabeth got an extra fleece in case she needed it. A quick bus ride and we were at the helicopter pad. Here we were given some warm socks and proper hiking boots.
After that we loaded up into the helicopter which took us up onto the glacier, looping around one the amazing waterfalls and around one of the deep holes in the ice. When we landed on the glacier we were equipped with crampons to help grip the ice and walking poles. Quite honestly, my walking pole just annoyed me and got in the way while I tried to take pictures!
The walk up the ice was really cool but quite slow going as the guide had to dig out new steps for us. The glacier here moves 5 metres down the valley every day due to the weight of ice at the top and the incline of the mountain. The section we were on was around 350 metres deep but at the top the ice was around 600 metres deep! The region gets around 50-60 metres of fresh snow each year and the compacted weight of this just adds to the glacial flow down the valley.
In the ice there were many holes which are caused by flowing water or dirt caught in the ice. The result can be long holes and crevices which can go right through the glacier. We found one such hole which actually ran along the ice and had formed a really cool tunnel. After our guide had a dig around we were able to go inside it and actually climb through the small opening at the end, sliding across the exiting ice to do so. One girl decided she couldn't get through the gap and all of us behind her had to reverse to let her out before we all headed back in again. Apart from one older couple who didn't want to go through the tunnel, this girl was the only one who didn't go through it. As with all tours, we had our compliment of Asians and even the annoying girl with them went through it. It wasn't difficult but it did have a big step down near the end into some ankle-deep, cold water. If I'd have been directly behind her I'd have probably just shoved her down! Anyway, inside the tunnel the ice was so clear and blue, the crystals making up the ice clearly showing.
The blue spots of clear, hard ice inside the tunnels and holes was awesome to see, especially as much of the ice on the surface was quite dirty from the rocks and dirt that has blown from the valley sides.
The walk back down to the helipad was much quicker than going up although half the group seemed intent on going as slowly as possible. By this point it had started raining and I just wanted to get down to the bottom before I got drenched. I was glad of the waterproof jacket provided by the tour company when we went through the tunnel and was even more so now! Thankfully, it wasn't very heavy but was just persistent drizzle.
The helicopter ride down to the bottom was quick and easy but the view was almost non-existent now as the weather had really closed in, the clouds covering all the surrounding peaks and blocking any chance of seeing the nearby coastline.
After a stop at the petrol station to fill the dodgy tyre up with some air, we headed back to Franz Josef. The drive is about 30 minutes and it goes through some wonderful valleys with a few bridges and streams running through. I can see how people say the south island is more picturesque than the north but for me it is just totally different, both equally beautiful in their own ways.
Back at the hostel we warmed up on some soup and an interesting pizza bread type thing I made using some ingredients left over from yesterday (tomato paste, pesto and chilli jam on a pizza base).
After that we just lazed around and relaxed. We had planned on going out to one of the local thermal pools this afternoon but having found out it was over $30 each we decided to pass and just relax in our warm bed instead!


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Cal Poly promotes understanding
Cal Poly leaders say work is still in progress to encourage more diversity and tolerance on campus, and some developments that the university had planned are proceeding.
Some minority students said in town-hall-style meetings last year that there is a lack of understanding of ethnic and cultural backgrounds on campus.
University leaders organized the meetings after a group of agriculture students living in a university-owned home displayed a noose and Confederate flag.
They were also accused of posting an anti-gay sign, but that allegation was never confirmed.
Immediately after what became known as the Crops House incident, Cal Poly President Warren Baker expressed his outrage over the display in a gathering of hundreds at the Performing Arts Center.
Baker also sent a letter to the campus community discussing the creation of a plan to better handle reports of harassment, hate, bias and insensitivity.
The letter noted the need for people to feel "valued and included" at Cal Poly and called for anti-bias and diversity training for faculty and staff.
In the year since the Crops House incident, the Anti-Defamation League has done a handful of diversity training workshops for faculty and staff at the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences.
And Cal Poly officials now say they'll hire an ombudsman to field complaints on campus about prejudice and other issues, including sexual harassment.
A timeline for the hiring and a possible salary amount hasn't yet been set, but details are being worked out, and the university expects to have an announcement soon, said David Conn, Cal Poly's vice provost for academic programs and undergraduate education.
"This would be someone who's there to help and to lend a caring ear," Conn said. "It would be someone listening to concerns and taking them seriously and then either resolving them or making a referral to the appropriate place."
Conn said the position likely would be filled by somebody from inside the university because Cal Poly's budget this year is tight after reduced state funding.
Officials also point to a new student-led committee called iRespect.
Cal Poly business major Ignacio Orozco, who co-chairs the committee of about 10 students, said he gave eight talks to freshmen and transfer students about the Crops House incident and a need for mutual respect among people of different backgrounds on campus.
"Students must continue the dialogue regarding diversity and tolerance at the Cal Poly campus," Orozco said. "We must actively choose to create a culture where we respect one another and we seek to learn about people different from ourselves."
The students in the iRespect committee also said they gathered more than 3,200 signatures from students pledging to recognize prejudices and be an agent for tolerance, respect and mutual understanding.
Conn said the university plans to hire an agency to conduct additional sessions on diversity awareness.
The training would instruct a small group of faculty on how to teach other faculty members about diversity and tolerance issues — including any unintended comments during classroom discussions that might be insensitive.
University officials are looking into other practical activities and programs they might coordinate to promote a model of Inclusive Excellence, an initiative other universities and colleges are participating in nationwide.
"We're still figuring out an agenda, and there's not a lot of money available with state budget cuts," Conn said. "We're proceeding slowly because we want to get it right and not waste resources or be counterproductive."
Conn noted administrative and faculty leaders went on a retreat in the fall and vowed to promote mutual understanding among students to prepare them to live and work in a diverse world.


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Sales keep soaring for "Against All Enemies," the book by former counterterrorism adviser Richard A. Clarke that claims the Bush administration did not do enough to protect the country from attacks.
Just three days after publication, the book has gone into its fifth printing, with 500,000 copies in print, according to the Free Press, an imprint of Simon & Schuster. "Against All Enemies" ranked No. 1 on Amazon.com as of Thursday afternoon, and both superstores and independent retailers have reported nonstop demand.
"It's the publishing phenomenon of the year," Gabriel Voiles, a manager at Coliseum Books in New York, said Thursday. "We cannot keep it in stock for more than two hours at a time."
Clarke, a counterterrorism adviser to the past three presidents, was a featured witness this week before the bipartisan commission investigating the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. He retired early in 2003 after 30 years in government service.
Under questioning, Clarke said the Clinton administration had "no higher priority" than combatting terrorists while the Bush administration made it "an important issue but not an urgent issue" in the months before Sept. 11.
Republicans have suggested his criticism was intended to spur book sales or boost the candidacy of Bush's likely rival, Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass. Clarke said he wouldn't accept a position in a Kerry administration — and noted he was under oath.