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The glamorous "Jewellery Tights" from the 499-piece limited edition range unites quality and design to a unique legwear creation for all senses: Wolford's finest extra-soft yarn caresses the wearer and ensures an unrivalled feeling of comfort. Optically, genuine SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS and metal-coloured discs compete with each other in shimmering and sparkling, while the diamond-shaped design encompasses the legs like a net made of gold and jewels right up to stay-up height. Just as luxurious as the pattern is the overall finish: all embellishments are applied by hand during production. The "Jewellery Tights" will be available in retail stores and boutiques from September 2014.
The wearing comfort of these Wolford tights is also top-grade: in addition to the comfortable knitted waistband, the opaque material in classic black gives the wearer an unbeatably soft and pleasant feeling on the skin exactly following the shape and fit of the "Matte Opaque 80 Tights", the ultimate in opaque which has been delighting women all over the world for more than ten years. The matte look of these tights ensures a touch of glamour even on cold days, effectively showing off legs to their full advantage so that they are best worn with short skirts and dresses.
A knitted dream becomes reality
The beginning of every Wolford product is the fine yarn from which at the end of production knitted dreams like "Jewellery Tights" are created. Leading up to this are several carefully harmonized manufacturing processes, always followed by a corresponding manual quality control carried out by highly-qualified employees. This uncompromising commitment to quality runs like a continuous thread through the entire company and which, throughout its history spanning more than sixty years, has contributed to Wolford's success as a leading manufacturer of exclusive legwear, seductive lingerie and soft and snug-fitting bodywear – "Made in Europe".
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Guide Function: When you have a song selected and press "Guide", the Clavinova will play the intro of the song, then wait for you to play the first note. The note will be highlighted by either a red or green light.
Score Function: You can display the musical notation of the MIDI song on the Clavinova screen. You'll see every note of the right hand part, so you'll be able to play the melody and follow the notes in no time!
When played together, these two functions provide a powerful learning tool, and instantaneous results! In the video below, listen to the beautiful orchestration of the "Let It Go" Follow Lights song, while the Clavinova waits for the next note!

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We introduce a dynamic optical arbitrary waveform generation (OAWG) technique that produces bandwidth scalable, continuous waveforms of near perfect fidelity. Additionally, OAWG's complement, real-time arbitrary optical waveform measurement (OAWM) is discussed. These approaches utilize gigahertz-bandwidth electronics to generate, or measure, truly arbitrary and dynamic optical waveforms scalable to terahertz bandwidths and infinite record lengths. We describe the theory, algorithms and enabling technologies necessary to calculate and produce a set of spectral modulations that create continuous, high-fidelity waveforms in the presence of spectral filtering from multiplexers.
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In reference to the popular folklores passed on for generation, today we will be discussing about the leading fairy tales for kids that have managed to afford a spot among the top 10 famous fairy tales. The selected list mentions the names of the fables that have been most appreciated by young readers, ever since they were published. So peep deeper into the article to know the parables that have been a part of your growing years.
Top Ten Famous Fairy Tales
Read through the list of top ten famous fairy tales and find out whether your favourite fable is a a part of the record.
1. Beauty and the Beast
A well known traditional fairy tale from Europe, the Beauty and the Beast was first published way back in 1740 Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve. Later in 1757, its English version was out and soon captivated young readers from across the globe with its tale which revolves around the love story between a princess and a cursed prince. Today, even after more than two centuries, it remains to be one of the top 10 famous fairy tales for kids.
2. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
A part of Brothers Grimm's first edition of fairy tales, the Snow white and the Seven Dwarfs is a German fable with enchanting features such as the magic mirror, glass coffin, poisoned apple, evil queen and dwarfs. After its publication in the nineteenth century, it went out to become a popular Walt Disney series in 1937. It is also commonly referred to as the "Snow white" and has been adapted as silent film, comic book series, feature film and theme for British pantomime.
3. Cinderella
Symbolizing a myth-element of undeserved domination and triumphant reward, the Cinderella is a European fable that became popular among youngster since 1697 and thus has been counted among the famous fairy tales of all times. Though the story has been title as Cinderella naming it after the main character, the story is also known by other names in different languages. Based on the fairy tale, notable works such as opera, ballet, theatre, songs and films have also been adapted.
4. Little Red Riding Hood
First published by Charles Perrault, the Little Red Riding Hood is a story about a small girl and a big bad wolf that kills her grandmother in order to get hold of the delicious food her mother had packed for her granny. Though the tale originated in French, with passage of time its subject and history changed according to modern readings and adaption.
5. Rapunzel
Another contribution of Brothers Grimm, the Rapunzel was published in 1812 after it was adapted from the original fairy tale – Persinette. With its growing recognition, later on its plot has been parodied and used in a variety of media. Additionally, the most well know line of the story "Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your hair" has as well became an idiom in popular culture. The fable narrates the story of Rupunzel who was locked in a lonely tower by an enchantress and the prince who rescues her after falling in love.
6. Hansel and Gretel
Describing the happy ending of a young brother and a sister against a cannibalistic witch, the Hansel and Gretel was as well recorded by Brothers Grimm in 1812. The story's originality has its roots in Germany and the famous opera- Hänsel und Gretel by Engelbert Humperdinck is an adaption of it. According to the Aarne–Thompson classification system, the fairy tale is classified under Class 327. Moreover it is also a part of the top 10 famous fairy tales of all times.
7. Sleeping Beauty
The sleeping Beauty weaves the tale between a handsome prince and a mesmerising princess by focussing on the enchantment of sleep. Known as a much admired classic fairy tale, it was composed by Charles Perrault in 1697. The Little Briar Rose was the version compiled by the Brothers Grimm during later years.
8. Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Dating back to 1837, the Goldilocks and the Three Bears is a parable, initially recorded in descriptive form by British poet cum author – Robert Southey. As the title suggests, the story revolves around three bears and a lady who trespasses their property. The fable sends out the message about the vulnerability of wandering off and exploring unfamiliar territories. In 1922 and 1939, Walt Disney and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer released animated adaptations of the fairy tale, respectively.
9. The Ugly Duckling
Composed by the Danish author and poet, Hans Christian Andersen, The Ugly Duckling grabs the 9th slot among the top ten famous fairy tales. Highlighting the importance of self transformation for a better tomorrow, the literary fable was published on 11th November, 1843. The story has no connection to folklores or fairy myths and was a fresh creation of the author.
10. The Golden Goose
Renowned for captivating and fine illustration, The Golden Goose is yet another collection of fairy tale by Brothers Grimm narrating the fortune of a lad who finds a golden goose in the forest and ends up marrying a princess with the help of it. In contemporary time, the fable even became a part of the PC Game American McGee's Grimm along with several other musical versions.


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Posted by Stuart Herbert on November 23rd, 2010 in Desktop Wallpaper, Travel Photography.
I love the way Gregynog Hall is trapped behind the tangle of growth and dead leaves in this shot. It's the juxtaposition of the lines made by the growth with the relatively featureless wall behind. When I came across this, I liked it so much that I went back to my car to grab my tripod so that I could make sure I bagged the shot.
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Tips & Tricks Thursday – More Tiny Drama
I might have a tiny obsession with small spaces.
A few weeks ago I gave some tips about adding a punch of drama into a common – and super small – space… the powder bathroom (I just remembered saying we were putting the POW in powder room… Haha! – Yes. I laugh at my own jokes…).
Living in a small 1600 sf house doesn't help.
I'm always looking for different ways to create a unique and design savvy space while maintaining livability and functionality (…it seems there is never a shortage of dirty little dog paws around. Sigh.).
However, today I want to focus on a simple way to add some depth, drama, and overall WOW to a small room. The answer, my friends, lies in the use of oversized wallhangings. This includes artwork, sculpture, mirrors, etc… Now, it's important to mention that when used correctly, the impact can have a breathtaking (and envy-inducing) effect on those who see it.
(…oh, come on… we all have those people we want to "wow"… or make jealous… just a little bit… don't judge me…).
Of course, in a small space it's important to scale down certain things (A ginormous sofa covering the majority of floor space in your living room? Not so good…). It doesn't mean that you have to use small furniture, in fact a few larger (but not oversized) pieces of furniture can help add a richness and depth to your space. Think in terms of the room's proportions, and always keep the word "balance" in mind.
But today we're talking about wallhangings.
The choose your piece carefully…
Think about the colors, texture, mood, not to mention the actual image itself. It can be fun to contrast your current interior style with something completely unexpected, but make sure that you still have some element that corresponds (…color is always a safe bet). If artwork isn't your cup of tea, and you want to opt for a more reflective surface, the same idea applies – frame, color, style, feel… Just please, make sure it's something you love… that it's an expression of you and who you are!
Consider your placement…
An oversized wallhanging will most likely be the focal point of your room, especially in a small room. Placing it in a main line of sight, and surrounding it with supporting pieces will help to create the dynamic impact that you're looking for.
If your living room furniture is set up symmetrically, centering your piece over the sofa in between flanking windows will enhance the dramatic effect. If your room has a more asymmetrical space plan, you can find an area to showcase your piece that may be a bit more unexpected.
Layer the piece with secondary elements like furniture (chairs, tables, chests), other wallhangings, or even something more organic like a vase of fig leaves. Or you could choose to let the piece simply stand alone. (…sometimes less really is more)
Here are some of my favorite examples (from Lonny Blog, of course!) of tiny drama on the wall…
*I'm kind of in love with this flamingo right now*
I just love small spaces. They are sooo cozy and intimate to me. I really think you can make them work for entertaining too. Large scale art in a small space is perfection. Great post 🙂 xo KristinMarch 22, 2013


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We believe in the power of dreams; we encourage children to use their dreams to fight life-threatening illnesses and we try, as far as possible, to make these dreams come true. Our vision is to grow the Foundation to enable us to continue giving hope to children fighting life-threatening illnesses through the fulfillment of their dreams and making our national projects available to as many of the children as we can, the projects include: Camp Sunshine, Queen for a Day, Captain Courage, Show You Care Send A Bear and the Jabulani Kingdom Hospital entertainers which function on an ongoing basis.
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As we journey through life, we meet and engage with many people. From time to time, we encounter someone with whom we develop an immediate connection and with whom we share values and principles.
I had lost my eldest child, my son Darren, who was 23 at the time and who died of Leukemia. I was determined that South Africa should have a Bone Marrow Registry and had embarked on that journey, it was then that I met Brian Miller. He was larger than life, passionate about causes, determined to uplift the less privileged and tenacious and resolute about everything that he embarked on, in the interests of those around him.
His wife Helene and his four daughters were his fulcrum. He loved them and was devoted to enriching their lives, and the lives of their partners and their children. His other great love was Reach For A Dream. Brian was one of the founding fathers and spent 27 years embroiled in developing the brand offering and reaching out to life threatened children.
He touched many lives and regardless of the complexity or simplicity of a dream, derived boundless pleasure from having enriched the life of a child, who was vulnerable and in pain. Brian was first diagnosed with cancer in the early 90's. He shook it off and continued to live life to the fullest. He was struck down repeatedly by various forms of the disease, underwent a number of surgeries, chemotherapy and radiation, and never once complained. He never missed a board meeting, continued to enrich lives, remained fervent in his belief in God and in his fellow man.
I miss him every day and loved him beyond words. We became friends, spent real time together and travelled extensively, as friends often do. I've lost an arm and the Foundation has lost its compass. I will always love him and he will always be integral to my life and will be ever present as we continue to touch the lives of our beautiful children.
Rest in peace dear friend – Mervyn Serebro, Chairman
Owen Parnell
The inspiration to start the Reach For A Dream Foundation came from an article on the Make – A – Wish Foundation, based in America. Owen Parnell, past Randburg Rotary Club President, was struck by the opportunity to establish a similar venture in South Africa. On 7 July 1988, the organisation made its very first dream come true. And so the journey of dream fulfillment began. Our first dreamer, little J C Steinman, was treated to a wonderful birthday celebration with rides on a pony and a motorcycle. Officially named the Reach For A Dream Foundation in 1991, the organisation defined its core purpose as "fulfilling the dreams of children of any race, colour and creed between the ages of 3 and 18 faced with a life-threatening illness."
"Owen was a man of vision, who made a real difference by creating a legacy that has grown from strength to strength and which will continue to have an effect on the lives of so many children and their families as we continue to be a part of one of the most precious gifts we can give these children – the fulfillment of their dreams." – Brian Miller, Honorary Life President of Reach For A Dream.
For 28 years the Reach For A Dream Foundation, has brought hope, joy and healing to countless South African children. These children between the ages of 3 and 18 years have used their dreams to fight life-threatening illnesses such as cancer and leukaemia, cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, renal failure and various blood disorders.
Reach For A Dream seeks to alleviate the strain that a life-threatening illness places on these children and their families by providing the children with the opportunity to realise their dream. Reach For A Dream enriches children's lives by making dreams come true and as a result, distracting them from the needles, medication and hospital environment. These young children are under extreme pressure to deal with these medical issues and are in desperate need of our encouragement. In addition, Reach For A Dream offers the child a magical moment to regain their childhood that is being lost to an illness.


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En Lektion i Kärlek (1954)
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This engaging domestic comedy finds Swedish master Ingmar Bergman - more often associated with sombre, stark dramas - in one of his lighter moments. Gunnar Björnstrand and Eva Dahlbeck star as David and Marianne Erneman, a couple who have been married for 16 years and find themselves in need of a little diversion. David, who is a gynaecologist, throws professional parameters to the wind and embarks on an affair with one of his patients, while Marianne, in retaliation, promptly departs for Copenhagen to take up with an old flame, Carl-Adam (Åke Grönberg) - who also happens to be David's oldest friend. It is only when his own affair ends and he spends the day with his teenage daughter, Nix (Harriet Andersson), that David decides to try to follow Marianne to Denmark and try to win her back.
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Anyone else sitting by a cozy (digital) fire listening to Christmas music? Yes I'm thinking about Christmas already and I know it's only July! I miss the cold and cozy evenings as a family, the peaceful spirit of the season, celebrating our precious Jesus' birthday, reading heart warming Christmas stories, sipping hot cocoa and making memories.
Christmas is a time when we have an opportunity to give. We give because God gave the most extravagant gift of all, His one and only son.
John 3:16 For God so loves the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.
The Bible talks a lot about giving but I've almost been dreading the actual Christmas season because of all the stores screaming at you anywhere you go, 'Buy This, Buy That!' So I've been enjoying the music and the fire and I have been thinking a lot about gifts for the kids. I was wondering if we should even be buying them some or if we should look at giving gifts differently because it feels like we can do without more stuff.
I like to buy 'practical' gifts for my kids (that's what my husband calls them) like something someone needs or really wants. I can do without having a huge amount of presents and spending money on unnecessary things (I have a money saving personality). My husband on the other hand just loves to spoil everyone! Which is not a bad thing, there just has to be moderation. An article I recently read hit home for me, to actually be intentional about what we are buying.
Our kids need tools not just toys. It could be age appropriate tools but really it is anything that could help our children develop into well rounded adults. There are many great things out there that are both practical and fun, as well as many ideas for family bonding time. They make great gifts and can serve for more than a few days or weeks after Christmas morning.
Toys: Dolls, cars, legos, balls, play store and money, action figures(things that inspire imagination), nature toys(binoculars, magnifying glass, bug collecting kits), kitchen sets, tool table, puzzles, creative kits(knitting, crocheting, sowing, painting), books, journals and learning toys for little ones etc...
Outdoor Play: Swings, picnic table, sandbox, sport related items, gardening tools, tree house, skate boards and wagons.
Family Fun: Bowling shoes, skates, roller blade, bicycles, skis, snowboards, sleds, trampoline, board games, boogie boards, snorkeling gear and reading bean bags for everyone
Practical: Clothes, shoes, accessories, snow gear, bedding and new things for their rooms.
Anything that helps grow and expand the imagination or makes memories with the most important people in their lives is truly priceless. You can mix and match the categories as well but I'm sure you all know what I mean. I tried to think of things related to all seasons and weather but if I missed anything please share!
I've read of a family that has a tradition that when a child turns 5, they give them a tool box and over the years on birthdays or Christmas give a tool to put into it. Over time as they get older they have all the tools they need with them!
Our children will accept what they are taught. If we teach them the correct way to expect and receive gifts they will always be exited, grateful and thank us even more when they are grown and have children of their own! Scott, my father-in-law once said "how you read to a child determines if they will grow up to like reading or not, if you make it fun and exciting they will enjoy it". I think it's the same in giving gifts, if you're excited and follow up with making some great memories with them, then they will appreciate your gifts all the more!


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But achieving their implementation is challenging. We need to be clear and accurate in the way we describe what is needed, and not let our speech or our actions become lazy or impractical.
That is why I am looking forward to taking up the post of Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission at this important time in its evolution.
An independent Commission has a vital role to protect the vulnerable in society – not to be confused with the most vociferous - and the safeguards of human rights which we all enjoy.
In my experience, it is very often those whose rights are most at risk who have the least capacity to assert them – elderly people too frail to feed themselves who find that the hospital or nursing home they must rely on to care for them fails to ensure they receive adequate nutrition.
That is a very fundamental human rights violation.
But if we are to address these challenges, and make a reality of respect for and adherence to human rights – we have to think about the duties and actions which will deliver that reality.
We need to think very practically about who ought to do what for whom if this right is to be respected.
Far easier to say than deliver, but in my time at the Commission, I hope we can build further on its successful work and bring high quality, rigorous evidence and analysis to the debate.
The Commission also needs to play a central role in countering the sometimes inflationary rhetoric around us and help everyone in this country understand the important place equalities and human rights have in shaping the successful society and economy we want to we live in.
But the Commission cannot do everything, so I will spend my first months with the new board thinking about where we should focus and ensuring we have a clear and coherent strategy for the future.
The Commission has come a long way since its establishment in what it delivers and how it manages itself.
It is an organisation that now gets its accounts unqualified, it has reduced its management and overhead costs substantially and so uses public money much more effectively. It has done a great deal and it will continue to do more.
During my time at the Commission, I hope that Britain will become a country with a culture in which there is a serious respect for the rights of each and every individual and a recognition of the duty that imposes on us all to respect the rights of others.
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Dear National Geographic
Christopher L. Jorgensen
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September 27, 2010
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Dear National Geographic,
I think you should come out with an issue with nothing but naked women in it. Bear with me here. Many adult men had their first glimpse of a woman's naked breasts (that's not their mother's) from viewing your magazine. In fact multiple generations of men grew up seeking furtive glimpses of nudity in your magazine. I remember doing this in grade school!
Now, I am not talking anything as tasteless as a "Girls of National Geographic," but something that taps into that sense of nostalgia many an adult male has would be wonderful! In this age of the internet—where pretty much anything can be seen with a click—coming out with a magazine like this would serve to fill a void: man as animal in her natural state.
You can feel free to do a men's issue as well, but this won't be as interesting to me.
Christopher L. Jorgensen
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Thank you for contacting the National Geographic Society.
Suggestions from our readers play an important role as we plan future coverage. I have forwarded your suggestion along to the appropriate editorial specialist for consideration. Bear in mind, however, that because we are only able to publish about 70 articles per year, only the most promising ideas are considered.
Thank you for your interest in the National Geographic Society and its work.
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Suggestions from our members and friends play a significant part in our planning. Owing to the large number of such letters, we are unable to reply more personally to each one, but your recommendation has been noted.
We appreciate your interest in the Society's educational and scientific work.
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Mortgage rates cooled off this week, showing mortgage rates easing along as the market remains uncertain about how long the Federal Reserve's aggressive bond-buying program will ultimately last.
This week rates inched down, with the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage coming in at 4.37%, down from 4.51% last week, but up from 3.53% last year, Freddie Mac reported in its Primary Market Survey.
The 15-year, FRM decreased to 3.41%, down from 3.53% and a steep rebound from 2.83% last year.
Meanwhile, the 5-year Treasury-index adjustable-rate mortgage averaged 3.17%, down from 3.26% last week and an increased from 2.69% a year earlier.
Additionally, the 1-year Treasury-index ARM was 2.66%, unchanged from a week earlier, but down from 2.69% a year ago.
"Fixed mortgage rates fell as Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Bernanke helped ease market concerns about the Fed reducing its bond purchases. During a question and answer session following a speech on July 10th, Chairman Bernanke indicated that a highly accommodative monetary policy is what's needed in the U.S. economy," said Frank Nothaft, vice president and chief economist for Freddie Mac.
He added, "Indications of a slowing in the economic recovery also placed downward pressure on mortgage rates. Consumer sentiment fell to a three-month low in July while retail sales in June grew by only 0.4%, which was half of the market consensus forecast. In addition, housing starts fell in June to the slowest pace since August 2012."
Bankrate (RATE) data also show mortgage rates dropping.
Bankrate's 30-year FRM dropped to 4.56% from 4.66% a week earlier.
In addition, the 15-year, FRM decreased to 3.65%, down from 3.75%. The 5/1 ARM also declined to 3.56% from 3.63%.


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Lamar shutout the Pueblo County 2-0 Thursday night as Dalton Chandler threw 6 2/3 innings of no-hit ball before being pulled in the seventh with two outs when he reached the pitch count limit. Chandler dominated the 4A Hornets, striking out 15.
Pueblo County countered with Damion Martinez who scattered five Savage hits over six innings. The game remained scoreless in a pitchers' duel until the bottom of the fourth when Lamar pushed across the first run of the game. Chandler singled to open the frame and advanced to second when left fielder Tyler Miller misplayed the ball. Austin Sneller, courtesy running for Chandler moved to third base on a wild pitch and scored when Colton Eberhardt flared a single to right field.
The Savages added an insurance run in the bottom of the sixth on singles by Andres Guevara and Chandler and a sacrifice fly by pinch hitter Kameron Farmer that plated Guevara. Chandler took the mound in the seventh but, after Sneller caught a fly ball at the wall off the bat of Miller and Chandler struck out Hornet first baseman Cole Martino, the pitch limit count forced the senior off the mound. Lucas Watson entered in relief and, after allowing a single to Jace Fillmore, struck out Martinez to end the game. The Savages, now 9-1 on the season, next play on Saturday when they travel to Rye for a conference doubleheader.


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The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll
In a new series of articles 'The bloke down the pub' will tell us all about his favourite Hammer Horror films. In his third weekly review he's thinking about "the monster within" while telling us all about The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll from 1960. Enjoy!
What should you do with an old monster story, eh? Are you supposed to just leave it be? Let it drool and stomp and claw and scream the way it always has? After all, you only know the story because it's survived for a long old time doing very nicely on its own thank you very much.
But, and it's a big but make no mistake, what if you've already done that? What if you've already made quite a few films that are pretty bloody similar to the original story? I mean, no-one's walking out of The Horror of Dracula or The Curse of Frankenstein or The Mummy unsure about the monster they just saw. Dracula lived in a castle and drank blood, Frankenstein's monster was made of bits of people and The Mummy stumbled around wrapped in bandages going 'Wuuuhhhrrrr'. You changed the story some for sure, but the monsters were reliable.
And then, and I am only speculating mind, maybe on the set of your next movie the make-up artist comes up and says 'So we're going to use these bushy eyebrows and fake beard to turn Jekyll into Hyde and we figured we'll have him talk in a deep voice too. That should do it right?'
Well then, maybe you'd think 'What if..?'
Because the thing about 'The Two Faces of Dr. Jekyll' is you can't help admire a Jekyll and Hyde story that makes Hyde the handsome leading man. Because it is a lot of fun to begin with, watching a polite psychopath cut a swathe of total immorality through dens of charming iniquity. And all the time he's grinning like a skeleton, with eyes bulging out of his head as if it'll burst with disgusting desire.
And, oh the dens of iniquity! If you want to know what would shock a Victorian, you should watch this movie my friend. The Can Can is really pretty racy, and Lord, the snake dance! I can just picture the English censors watching this movie, spluttering oaths of disbelief through their magnificent moustaches.
But then Hyde starts doing some horrible things. For some of them he's still having fun, like the way he does in Christopher Lee (who's having a ball, by the way, playing a total cad). But the more he's frustrated, the more he gets nasty. And, let's face it, the whole movie ends up being about a man who wants to have it away with his own wife by any means necessary. It feels a bit like the movie starts off enjoying Hyde and his gleefully shameless shenanigans, but then gets more and more disgusted with him as it goes on, until it ends up liking the cheating wife and her no good lover!
Holding those two up, who it was not too fond of when the story began, let's not forget, as the only sort of hope in a messed up world because at least the two of them were in love. At least, unlike Hyde, they felt something.
Yeah, sometimes you tell an old story with a brand new monster, and you end up scaring yourself. One thing's for sure, I bet the censors needed a drink after this one. Speaking of which…
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Held in warm regard by Xena-philes for her role as the vulnerable villain Najara in the popular fantasy adventure series Xena: Warrior Princess, actress Kathy Morris sports an impressively eclectic resumé, appearing in everything from television's creepy Poltergeist: The Legacy to such dramatic roles as The Contender (2000).
Morris was born in Cincinnati, but grew up traveling constantly and living a Partridge Family-esque existence with her close-knit family/bandmates from the age of five. Though she would spend time in such geographically diverse climates as Brooklyn, TX, and the cold of Connecticut, it was with her early experiences in the spotlight that Morris found the most fulfillment. Seguing into theater after her youthful experiences on the stage, she began to refine her acting skills and soon made the decision to pursue a professional career as an actress. Laboring through countless hours of free work and waitressing in the years she spent launching her career, Morris finally got her break when cast alongside Mark Harmon in the made-for-television film The Long Road Home in 1991.
Making her feature debut opposite 15-minute rap sensation Vanilla Ice in Cool as Ice the same year, Morris appeared in more made-for-TV movies (Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All [1994]) and low-budget thrillers (Sleepstalker [1995] and The Prophecy II [1998]) in the following years, Morris began to truly gain momentum in 1997 when she was cast in television's Pensacola: Wings of Gold and the aforementioned Xena: Warrior Princess. Never having been the athletic type, Morris left most of the fantastic swashbuckling of her sympathetic villainess in the physically demanding Xena to stunt doubles. After appearances in The Contender and the nuclear war thriller Deterrence (2000), Morris leapt into her biggest film yet with her role in Steven Spielberg's A.I. (2001). Spielberg also cast her in his next film, 2002's Minority Report, playing Tom Cruise's estranged wife.
In 2003, Morris returned to television in the CBS series Cold Case. Playing Philadelphia Detective Lilly Rush, Morris was the lead in the show, which ran for seven seasons. After Cold Case wrapped in 2010, she played the small role of Billy Beane's (Brad Pitt) wife in the Oscar-nominated film Moneyball (2011), but her scenes were ultimately cut from the movie. In 2013, Morris appeared in the Hallmark Channel's TV Movie The Sweeter Side of Life.


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September 23, 2004
British Media Exploit Next Beheading Victims Mother
I can't say I blame the mother of soon to be victim of the religion of peace, Briton Kenneth Bigley. I do, however, blame the British media for exploiting an 86 year old woman's pleas for her sons life for their own political purposes. The British media has consistently opposed the war in Iraq and has used every propaganda tool possible to portray that war in the worst light. For instance, Reuters has consistently refused to use the word "terrorist", even when describing those about to behead a fellow Englishman. The Guardian has been on the forefront of this campaign. Further evidence from The Guardian:
The 86-year-old mother of the Iraq hostage Kenneth Bigley appeared in public for the first time to beg for his release yesterday as the desperate waiting game entered its second week.Shame on you Guardian. British readers inform me that the BBC has been doing the same.
Lil Bigley, supported by her sons Philip, 49, and Stan, 64, begged the Islamist group to free him. In tears she urged: "Will you please help my son? He is only a working man who wants to support his family. Please show mercy to Ken. Send him home to me alive. His family need him and I need him."
But the strain of the public appearance and the anguish of the past eight days had taken its toll on Mrs Bigley - 2 hours after she made her appeal an ambulance was called to the family's Liverpool home. She was taken out on a stretcher and driven to hospital.
Dr Mashood Siddiqi, a consultant from Aintree hospital, had visited Mrs Bigley earlier in the evening. He said: "We are monitoring her condition. She has been under a lot of stress today but she is a strong lady."
It was revealed last night that the families of the two murdered American hostages had phoned the Bigleys to offer them support and sympathy.
Before being taken to hospital, Mrs Bigley said she had been touched by their call, adding she could not imagine what they were going through.
She added that she found the hours between 6pm and 9pm the worst each evening but the family had been taking strength from each other.
Her intervention came after the family rejected Foreign Office advice on how to handle the crisis and instead opted to make their own appeals.


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"I'll be home for Christmas...you can count on me..."
The first line of the familiar tune wasn't even finished and the tears had sprung, unbidden. I reached over and pushed the skip button.
I just can't. Not today.
After years of pining to have a Christmas in America with family, we were finally here and able to do just that. So why was it still so hard?
Maybe it was to do with the fact that we were in the middle of major life upheaval and had no real "home" to call our own.
Maybe it was to do with the fact that I was tired and worn before the Christmas season had even begun.
I think, rather, it was more to do with the fact that my beloved father-in-law wasn't here to celebrate with us. He passed a year ago, right before Christmas day, and this is the first year we are doing this all without his booming voice and infectious laughter rattling through the house.
Maybe for you the source of hurt is different. Maybe you just got a phone call from the doctor with the diagnosis - and it's the one you feared.
Maybe the layoffs came at exactly the wrong time.
Maybe, like my family, you've lost a beloved family member and it's hard to see how things will ever be the same; ever feel normal. You wonder if you'll ever feel like celebrating again.
The twinkling lights and jingle bell songs that once brought such joy and contentment to your heart now bring sadness and pain; reminders that Christmas this year just...hurts.
Last year I spent the holiday season alone with our three children in our apartment in Vienna while my husband was with his father here in America.
That Christmas was hard.
My gut instinct - and complete preference - was to stay in bed, hide from the world, and pretend like Christmas didn't even exist. Yet, I had three young, sparkling sets of eyes looking at me. Three precious kids to whom Christmas was still magical; who still needed Christmas to be joyful and reflective and special and sweet.
If you're here, reading articles on The Better Mom, I assume you're in that same boat.
So, what do we do when Christmas is hard but we need Christmas to matter?
1. Recognize the pain, and lay it at Christ's feet. The Lord is near the brokenhearted, and he cares about your heart. Come to Him openly and honestly, laying every hurt and concern before Him no matter how small it may seem. Spend time letting Him love on you and speak goodness over you. Be as tender with yourself as He is with you.
2. Decide what your non-negotiables are, and let the rest go. Do you make special cookies every year with your kids, and its your favorite part of the season? Say yes to it. Make fudge for your neighbors and the thought of it this year makes you want to crawl in a hole and cry? Let it go. What are the things you really want to hold on to and experience with your family this year? Write them down and make a plan to get them done. The rest? Free yourself to say no. The world won't end and there will be other Christmases with which you can go nuts and do all the things.
3. Let your kids talk about it if they need/want to. It can be tempting to brush it all under the rug and act as though nothing is wrong or different. After all, if my kids aren't thinking about it already, I certainly don't want to put the idea into their minds! However, if your kids are like mine, chances are they are thinking about it. So, if and when they bring it up, try not to change the subject or gloss over whatever hurt or confusion they may be feeling. Give them the freedom, and safe place, to talk through their own feelings.
4. Fake it Till You Make It. Once you've laid your pain at His feet, sometimes we need to just leave it there and let ourselves - and our families - have a little fun. We don't want to ignore the issues or live in denial, but for the sake of our kids (and ourselves!) we need to show them that we can have joy because of what Christ has done for us, despite our circumstances. So, sing the silly Christmas songs, light the candles, sit in the glow of the tree lights and marvel at the wonder of it all. You may just find that your heart begins to follow your actions.
Is Christmas hard for you, my friend? Let us lift you up and you lift your cares to the Father.
Have you been in that painful place but are now on the other side of it? What things helped you when the holidays were hard?
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Selecting the Perfect Dentist
Your oral health affects your confidence and even you general health, so finding the right dentist for you and your family is important. However, it can be confusing if you don't know where to start. Thousands of affordable dentists across the country are accepting new patients. Some have specialized experience that you may need. Others may not accept your insurance plan. The one you think is perfect might not have office hours that will work with your schedule. The many variables can make selecting a dentist a daunting task.
Here are a few tips that can make sifting through the many options in your area a little easier:
Determine Your Dental Needs. First, be aware that dentists whose titles designate them as doctors of dental surgery (DDS) and those who are known as doctors of dental medicine (DMD) have the exact same qualifications and training. A general dentist may also be known as a cosmetic dentist or family dentist, but these titles do not reflect recognized dental specialties. In most cases, symptoms like toothache, jaw pain, bleeding gums, injury, or tooth decay do not require a specialist's care. A general dentist can assess your needs after a comprehensive exam, and offer a referral if needed. A general dentist may also be qualified to perform treatments like wisdom tooth extractions and restorative procedures that specialists also perform.
Ask the Right Questions. Before making a final selection, ask prospective dentists the following five questions:
- What type of education, training, and experience do you have?
- How do you handle after-hours or weekend emergencies?
- What types of sedation options do you offer?
- What advanced technologies or equipment do you use?
- What insurance plans do you accept?
Identify Your Local Dental Resources. For information about local dental clinics and dentists, check with your local dental associations and read online reviews. You can also ask friends, coworkers, and neighbors for recommendations.
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In his first nine months as leader of one billion Roman Catholics, Pope Francis has parceled out glimpses of his vision for remaking the church — in homilies and news conferences, interviews and offhand remarks to visitors.
On Tuesday, he announced his agenda in his own unfiltered words, reaffirming the impression that he intends to jolt the church out of complacency and enlist all Catholics in his ambitious project of renewing the church by confronting the real needs of people in need.
In a challenge to the Vatican hierarchy, Francis called for decentralizing power in the church, saying the Vatican and even the pope must collaborate with bishops, laypeople and in particular women.
"I prefer a church which is bruised, hurting and dirty because it has been out on the streets, rather than a church which is unhealthy from being confined and from clinging to its own security," Francis said in the first teaching document of his papacy that he alone composed.
"I do not want a church concerned with being at the center and then ends by being caught up in a web of obsessions and procedures," he wrote.
The document, called "Evangelii Gaudium" (the Joy of the Gospel), is an apostolic exhortation — less authoritative than an encyclical, but an important pronouncement. He drafted it in August in Spanish, said a Vatican spokesman, the Rev. Federico Lombardi, as a reflection on a synod of bishops last year that took up the "new evangelization."
Francis' prescription for the church is inextricably tied up with his analysis of what is wrong with the world. He devotes many pages to denouncing the "dictatorship" of a global economic system and a free market that perpetuates inequality and "devours" what is fragile, including human beings and the environment.
"How can it be that it is not a news item when an elderly homeless person dies of exposure, but it is news when the stock market loses two points?" he wrote, in the folksy language that has already marked his as a memorable papacy.
Vincent J. Miller, a theologian who writes on economic globalization at the University of Dayton, a Catholic university, said that while other popes have critiqued the economy, Francis has perspective on economic injustice as the first pope from Latin America, and is putting forward the church as the counterpoint.
"He talks about an economy of exclusion, while he's been modeling and practicing inclusion publicly through his whole papacy," Mr. Miller said.
After months in which many have parsed his comments for hints of change, the pope used the document to reiterate church teachings on abortion, homosexuality and the ordination of women. On abortion, he said, "It is not 'progressive' to try to resolve problems by eliminating a human life. On the other hand, it is also true that we have done little to adequately accompany women in very difficult situations," who may seek abortions because of rape or extreme poverty.
Nowhere in the document did Francis speak explicitly of homosexuality or same-sex marriage. However, he said the church should not give in to "moral relativism," and cited with approval a document written by the bishops of the United States on ministering to people with "homosexual inclination." The pope said the American bishops are right that the church must insist on "objective moral norms which are valid for everyone" — even when the church is perceived by supporters of gay rights as promoting prejudice and interfering with individual freedom.
Echoing his predecessors, Francis said that ordaining women to the priesthood "is not a question open to discussion." He acknowledged that "many women share pastoral responsibilities with priests," and said, "We need to create still broader opportunities for a more incisive female presence in the church." But he offered no specifics on doing so.
But the document dwells at length on how priests can preach better homilies, which he said are the "touchstone" for judging how close a pastor is with his people. Francis said that both clergy and laypeople suffer from homilies: "The laity from having to listen to them, and the clergy from having to preach them! It is sad that this is the case."
Francis criticized those within the church who foster division to the point of "veritable witch hunts." In recent years, some bishops in the United States and Europe have advocated denying the eucharist, or holy communion, to Catholic politicians who support abortion rights or same-sex marriage. Francis did not take up this issue directly, but he advocated open doors.
"Everyone can be part of the community, nor should the doors of the sacraments be closed for simply any reason," Francis said. "The eucharist, although it is the fullness of sacramental life, is not a prize for the perfect but a powerful medicine and nourishment for the weak."
Francis proposed a vision of a decentralized church. Bishops and priests have a better sense of the needs of the faithful, he said. Parishes should be the point of "contact with the homes and the lives of its people," not a "useless structure out of touch with people or a self-absorbed cluster made up of a chosen few."
"Laypeople are, put simply, the vast majority of the people of God. The minority — ordained ministers — are at their service," Francis wrote.
John Thavis, a former Vatican bureau chief for Catholic News Service, who wrote "The Vatican Diaries," said, "He's laying down some real markers about the kinds of reforms he expects to preside over, including greater decentralization, openness to diversity in the church, and a greater emphasis on the gospel message of salvation as opposed to church doctrines and rules."
The pope wrote that national bishops' conferences can be fruitful sounding boards.
Archbishop Lorenzo Baldisseri, secretary general of the Synod of Bishops, noted Tuesday that the document made repeated references to documents drafted by various bishops' conferences — a first. It signals the will "to allow the bishops of the world to participate in the leadership of the church," he said.
The Rev. Antonio Spadaro, editor of the leading Jesuit journal in Rome, who interviewed the pope last summer just as Francis was writing the exhortation, said, "It is an ample and profound document," which finds its roots in the pope's personal history.
"But it isn't complete," he said. "I think we'll see more."


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Lake Norman Magazine
Parks and Recreation
Recreational opportunities abound on Lake Norman. Whether you're looking to spin around the lake in a boat, take a hike through the forests that surround the lake or spend a peaceful morning fishing for crappie, you'll find all of it on Lake Norman.Created in 1963 when Duke Power constructed the Cowans Ford Dam, Lake Norman was named for former Duke president Norman Cocke. Beyond the power it generates, the lake is a major water source for Mooresville, Davidson, Huntersville, Charlotte and Lincoln County. Lake Norman covers 32,475 acres and offers 520 miles of shoreline. Known as the "Inland Sea," Lake Norman is the largest manmade lake in North Carolina.Undoubtedly, Lake Norman's biggest draw is its water activities. On warm weekends, pontoon and power boats dot the lake, many of them towing a water skier. Sailboats also are popular on Lake Norman, which is home to several yacht clubs.Marinas can be found all around the lake. Many offer both wet and dry storage, as well as boat rentals. Duke Energy, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and local county governments operate a number of public access areas on Lake Norman. For more information about lake access areas and water levels, go to www.duke-energy.com/lakes.Lake Norman's plentiful fish population attracts anglers in search of catfish, crappie, yellow perch, striped bass and largemouth bass. A number of fishing guide services provide amateurs with tips for catching the big ones. Local bass fishing tournaments often are held on the lake. In 2004, Lake Norman hosted the Junior Bassmaster Classic, which coincided with the Bassmaster Classic on Lake Wylie, Norman's sister lake to the south. Lake Norman was a stop on the Men's Bassmaster Tour in 2005 and the Women's Bassmaster Tour in 2006.Four parks along the lake also offer a variety of activities for those who enjoy the outdoors. Lake Norman State Park in Troutman includes 13 miles of shoreline, a public beach and a boat rental harbor where you can rent pedal boats, rowboats and canoes. The park also provides mountain biking and hiking trails, picnic areas, a community building and a campground.Two parks operated by Mecklenburg County are in Cornelius. Jetton Park, near The Peninsula, covers 105 acres and includes picnic sites, lighted tennis courts, walking trails, a sunning beach, playgrounds, concessions and Waterfront Hall, which hosts weddings and other special events. Nearby, Ramsey Creek Park offers a sunning beach, boat launch, docks, playground, picnic shelters, nature trails and a fishing pier on its 44 acres along Lake Norman.Also in Cornelius, near Huntersville, Blythe Landing is primarily a boat access area, with floating piers and a boat launch, but the park also features a playground, picnic areas, sand volleyball courts and The Sunshine Café, where you can dock your boat and grab a bite to eat. It's also home to the relatively new North Carolina Community Sailing & Rowing, which offers youth and adult lessons (
Bailey Road Park
11536 Bailey Road, Cornelius
Blythe Landing
15901 N.C. Hwy. 73, Huntersville
Fisher Farm Park
21215 Shearer Road, Davidson
Huntersville Family Fitness and Aquatics Center
11725 Verhoeff Drive, Huntersville
Jetton Park
19000 Jetton Road, Cornelius
Lake Norman State Park
159 Inland Sea Lane, Troutman
Latta Plantation Nature Preserve
6211 Sample Road, Huntersville
North Mecklenburg Park
16131 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville
Ramsey Creek Park
18441 Nantz Road, Cornelius
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Gaston & Catawba
Gaston County News
The Gaston Symphonic Band is accepting new members for its 2008-2009 season, beginning Thursday .
Rehearsals are 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays at Grier Middle School,1622 East Garrison Blvd in Gastonia.
The band is open for members of the community who have experience playing brasswind, woodwind, and percussion instruments. Adults and high school students welcome.
Details: Karen Fuller email@example.com or 704-678 9846.
Soles4Souls, an international charity dedicated to providing free footwear to those in desperate need, will partner with Shoe Carnival for a fundraiser, Wednesday -Sept.24.
All the footwear and money collected will go to Soles4Souls.
Details: www.giveshoes.org.


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THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Eight Greek prison guards were charged Tuesday with torturing to death an Albanian convict accused of fatally stabbing a guard in another jail after being refused temporary release to visit his critically ill mother.
Prosecutor Nikos Antonarakis, in the central town of Amfissa, issued arrest warrants for the guards, who work in the northern Nigrita Prison where Ilie Kareli, 42, was found fatally injured in his cell last week after a severe beating.
The Justice Ministry said Kareli was taken to Nigrita "for his own safety," two days after the fatal stabbing of a guard in Malandrino Prison, central Greece, and put in a single cell monitored by surveillance cameras. But investigators allege that before entering that cell, he spent more than two hours in another part of the prison without cameras, where guards assaulted him.
If proved, the torture charges carry a maximum life sentence in prison.
Coroners found that Kareli had been hit on the head and body, and suffered chest injuries that led to his death from heart failure. They also noted signs he had been beaten on the soles of his feet and electrocuted.
Justice Ministry secretary-general Marinos Skandamis said the guards had engaged in "brutal, inhuman and shameful acts ... that belong to the darkest ages of human history."
Kareli was serving a 20-year sentence for attempted murder, robbery and drugs.
Judicial authorities will also investigate whether other guards at Nigrita or Malandrino Prison, as well as police officers who transferred Kareli from the one penitentiary to the other, should face charges.
Greece has come under severe criticism from rights groups for the conditions in its overcrowded and understaffed prisons, which are designed for 9,300 inmates and have a population of 12,700.


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Help Young AthletesThere are different gaming levels based on Experience; beginner, professional and the third guy is the one who plays the game only on weekends. The third category of the player just plays the game for the sake of the fun. Coming to our point of discussion, confidence matters a lot! I have seen players who may not be much experienced in the game, still, their confidence is what pays off.
You need to have some self-confidence, and that is not built overnight. Practice and continuous efforts – are the key elements which make you believe in yourself. What else can help in building confidence in young athletes?
Help Young Athletes Who's Confidence Wavers in Competition
When we talk about life endeavors, there will be two types of judgement which affect our confidence. One is the external judgement by our parents, teachers, or anyone else. The internal one is something which comes within, and it is something that has build up based on the efforts and the external judgement too. Not all the judgements you get are beneficial for your game, so you should be smart enough to deal with them. Following are some key ways in which you can build up your self-confidence back.
Play freely, and don't hold back yourself.
This is important. You are playing a sport, so there is no point in holding back your skills. Put in all your efforts and energy during the practice, and make yourself confident with your game. Only with this belief, the player could perform freely and in his/her best way. Make sure that you don't give up easily next time, and just play your heart out.
Keep a check on your attitude. Always keep it positive.
What you say or act just reflects what goes into your mind. For example, if you act positive then that shows how you are as an individual. The positivity will definitely show on your games as well, and this will Help Young Athletes in getting back your self-confidence.
Work on the stress and deal it rightly.
Every person in this world has got stress in different forms. The only thing that makes things different is your reaction to the stress. If you have got stress, then get the reason and try to analyze the problem in detail.
Check if you can solve the issue by yourself, if not then take the help from your senior or coach. Make sure that you are not in any kind of stress during the match.
No comparisons whatsoever.
This is so common these days. People judge themselves with other players or wish if they could play like some player. You should understand that no two players are alike, and all of us have got some special talent in us. There is no point in comparing your game with another player, but yes you could compare your game to your previous game. Self-analysis is healthy, and it will keep you on track.
There are no perfect players, so don't waste your time being one.
Perfection takes a lot of time. We have got many players when we consider world sports, who are master and just perfect for their game. But if you are someone who just got started on the game, need not focus on being perfect. Instead try giving your best all the time, when you are on the field.
Try your level best to focus on the game rather than the results.
Winning or losing is not important, but what matters how you played the game and your contribution to the team. Focus on the game and less on the results. Your performance, team coordination etc are the points to note while you are on the field. If you focus on these things, then you will get more confident with your game.


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This time, a hundred or so journalists and jocks attended a listening party for the new stereo remix of Sgt. Pepper at World of Macintosh in New York City. The event was held to launch the forthcoming 50th anniversary edition of The Beatles album, due back in stores May 26 in a variety of formats.
I attended the presentation to cover the event for Joe Johnsons Beatle Brunch as well as Beatlefan Magazine, along with noted Beatles author and historian, Bruce Spizer . Also in attendance was Elvis Costello , whos recently been front and center after being prominently featured in McCartneys recent remastering of his 1989 album, Flowers in the Dirt, which he co-wrote with McCartney.
Following brief introductory remarks from Apple CEO Jeff Jones, Producer Giles Martin, explained the reasoning behind (and the process of creating) the new stereo remix for Pepper, demonstrating certain techniques comparing the mono mix, original stereo mix and the new stereo remix. Martin explained that while Beatles original producer George Martin and engineer Geoff Emerick spent considerable time creating the mono mix, then they had little concern for the stereo mix, as mono was the dominant format then, particularly in the UK. Many fans including The Beatles themselves cited the mono mix as the definitive presentation of the album. John Lennon famously muttered, you havent heard Sgt. Pepper until youve heard it in mono. Using the mono mix as the template, Martin and Abbey Road engineer Sam Okell created a new mix that presents the album the way The Beatles would have done it in 1967 had they cared about making a proper stereo mix and had access to todays digital technology.
Among the handful of tracks from the forthcoming box set that Martin demoed was the legendary attempt by The Beatles to close A Day In The Life with a unison vocal hum (more accurately Aum) of the note E. As Martin pointed out, even geniuses sometimes have bad ideas. The trick is to USE the good ones something the band did with the grand crescendo of Day in the Life pounded out on multiple keyboards. He played us the 1967 mono and stereo mixes of Shes Leaving Home, demonstrating the vari-speed technique applied to the mono mix only, resulting in the mono mix a semi-tone higher in pitch as a result of being sped up. Now given the same vari-speed treatment, the song is perhaps the best example of the original mono template being followed for the new stereo mix. Another example is the artificial double tracking applied to Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds that was missing from the original stereo mix.
After setting the stage, Martin presented the entire 38-minute Sgt. Pepper stereo remix that will be the centerpiece of the anniversary editions. The differences between the 1967 and 2017 mixes were immediately apparent. With better placement of the instruments, Pauls bass and guitar parts punch through the speakers on the title track, as does Ringos drumming. On With A Little Help From My Friends, Ringos lead vocal is dead center in the spectrum, with John, Paul and Georges backing vocals surrounding him left and right. This was achieved by separating the double-tracked backing vocals into separate channels, working to great effect. On Fixing A Hole, you clearly hear two harpsichords. Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Kite! is a song that should have sounded better in stereo than in mono with its swirling sounds, however, the mono mix was vastly superior. That is no longer the case. The new stereo mix breathes new life into the circus atmosphere.
On Within You, Without You, the Indian percussion and string instruments benefit from greater separation, providing more clarity and definition. Good Morning, Good Morning presents guitars with more punch and presence, punctuating the verses and delivering a harder rock sound. The Sgt. Pepper Reprise is another example of the mono template being followed to a T, with the audience effects and Pauls scat vocal given more prominence than in the original stereo mix. As expected, A Day In The Life was breathtaking. Nuances, such as Pauls piano playing and the orchestral build-up, benefit from the new placement of instruments.
Overall, the new stereo remix highlights the brilliance of the groups singing (greater clarity on lead and harmony vocals) and playing on the album. Pauls melodic bass lines, stinging lead guitar and keyboards are heard as never before. Ringos drums are a revelation, demonstrating his creativity and uncanny ability to play the perfect drum part for each song. As with the rhythm section, the interplay between George and John is evident throughout, particularly on Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, with Harrisons guitar lines fluidly echoing Lennons lead vocal.
Following the album presentation, Martin and Jones took questions on a variety of topics, including why they chose to include Penny Lane and Strawberry Fields Forever in the anniversary edition. Although the release of the songs as a single months ahead of the album precluded their inclusion on the LP, theyre included now as part of the anniversary edition, having been recorded during the same sessions. The Deluxe Edition shows how Strawberry Fields Forever evolved by including multiple takes and a new stereo master. For good measure, the set also includes the mono Capitol promotional single of Penny Lane ending with the additional 7-note piccolo trumpet flourish.
As was the case 50 years ago, great care and attention to detail was given to the packaging, seen above on display. Fans and critics alike should be pleased with the anniversary edition. Many in attendance commented that t was like hearing the album again for the first time. We can certainly concur that for this re-release, A splendid time is guaranteed for all.
Listen to Joe Johnsons Beatle Brunch to hear the new mixes and outtakes from Sgt. Pepper and to WIN the 2-CD set from Universal Music.


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Up to the (Pipette) Challenge
The pipettes, Jake Krygowski said, are as expensive as an Xbox or Nintendo system.
That statement caught the attention of the seventh graders in science classes at Poole Middle School.
Krygowski was one of three students in the Johns Hopkins University Health Science Intensive program who volunteered in September to teach a younger generation how to use pipettes to move liquid from one tube to another. HSI students, along with staff members from JHU and MD Bio Foundation, fanned out to two Montgomery County middle schools to teach seventh-grade students how to use equipment that is more common in a science lab than in a middle school classroom. In addition to Poole Middle School in Poolesville, the exercise was held at Kingsview Middle School in Germantown.
During the pipette challenge, students learned how to use micropipettes by holding the equipment, drawing liquid and releasing it into test tubes.
Once they got the hang of the technique, students followed a series of directions, putting different amounts of colored liquid into different test tubes to create the visible light spectrum. They mixed red, blue and yellow solutions to make the colors of the rainbow. They also reviewed the metric system, practiced math skills and learned that a micropipette measures liquids as small as millionths of a liter.
The exercise was held in preparation for Frontiers in Science & Medicine Day in October, when approximately 500 students will travel to the Shady Grove Life Sciences Center, including the Johns Hopkins University Montgomery County Campus, for a day of hands-on activities and tours. Approximately 4,500 seventh graders have participated in Frontiers since its inception nine years ago.
The pipette challenge is designed to prepare the students for their day in science labs and to show students real-world applications of what they learn in school.
"The activity was an excellent link to the STEM opportunities students have to look forward to as career possibilities," said Poole Middle science teacher Shari Yesnick. "It was great for my students to use the higher quality micropipettes and hear from professionals that use the tool every day. Real life connections are important to student motivation."
Most of the students in the JHU Health Science Intensive program – who are earning masters' degrees in biotechnology and have their sights on medical school -- only recently received their undergraduate degrees, so they were able to relate well to the middle school students.
Krygowski talked to the seventh graders about how pipettes are used in making medications. Anita Cheung, who studied bioengineering as an undergraduate before enrolling in HSI, explained how pipettes are used when precision is necessary, such as working with genes. Kenny Tran discussed using micropipettes when he did neuroscience research on brain tissue.
The lessons resonated with the middle school children.
"Thank you so much for coming and helping us lean about micropipetting," one seventh-grade student said. "I had so much fun and I can't wait to do it again!"
CATEGORY: Academics, K-12 Outreach, In The Community


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Made a Christmas bento with leftover mashed sweet potato from thanksgiving!
I roasted a turkey for the first time in my life last week.
It came out really good, but the bird was a little too big for two of us.
We've been eating turkey for about 5 days in a row...
Now time to go back to a healthy eating life.
Today's bento is vegan: tofu and shiitake mushroom dumplings, pickled purple cabbage, rice ball with carrot top furikake inside.
I made xmas tree with a Japanese oba leaf. Ornaments are Japanese rice crackers. I used vegan mayonnaise as glue.
Went to visit my family in Japan early this month and purchased a lot of bento items including this cute colorful rice crackers (bubu arare). They are naturally colored too!
For the santa, I carved radish and added vegan cheese beard. (I love CHAO cheese!)


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My experience of dating an ex-stripper
For as long as I can remember I've always wanted to date a stripper.
Now, I realize that this isn't exactly the most exotic of fantasies – pretty much every guy out there at least once in their life wonders what it would be like to slide up next to a stripper after hours – but very, very few guys actually follow through for a whole bunch of different reasons.
I've never been one to shy away from some pretty wild sexual experiences, which is why a stripper seemed right up my alley. And while she was definitely one hell of a wild time when the lights went out, there was a whole bunch of baggage attached to that caboose. It's impossible for me to tell you whether or not the juice was worth the squeeze, but I can tell you that it's something that I definitely don't regret doing.
The first thing that you need to know about dating a stripper (or ex-stripper) is that you are going to have an almost impossible challenge on your hands if you are a paying client.
Though it isn't at all uncommon to find a couple of girls that dance because they absolutely love the thrill of it, the overwhelming majority (at least in my experience and straight from my ex-girlfriend's mouth) of the girls that get into this line of work are just looking for some effortless cash and a bit of fun.
If you go in waving a whole bunch of money hoping to impress them you're going to do the exact opposite. They are going to see you as a rube, a mark, and someone that they can bleed dry with just a little bit of phoning attention.
Secondly, you had better check any and all jealousy at the door – especially if your girl is still dancing. Thankfully, mine had just recently given up the game, which made the transition to making her my solo relationship a little bit easier. Honestly, not too sure that I could have gone through with everything if I knew that she was still up on the stage working it every single night.
But who knows.
What I can tell you though (just from watching friends that have dated strippers, some of which I've hooked up in the first place) is that jealousy isn't going to fly. It's going to crush any hope of a relationship that you would have had, and it's going to make you persona non grata in her eyes.


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Traffic Safety School
We offer defensive driving courses (both 4 and 8 hour) to individuals who have received a traffic citation in McLean County.
Our courses follow the curriculum developed by NCTI (National Curriculum & Training Institute). If you have received a traffic citation and are not required to appear in court, you may be eligible for this program. You are only allowed to complete the course one time in a 12-month period.
Heartland Community College
Workforce Development Center, Suite 2400
1500 West Raab Road
Normal, IL 61761
Office Hours
Monday-Friday: 8AM-4:00PM
Phone: (309) 268-8159
Class Schedule
4 hour classes ($50): Select Wednesdays and Fridays (6-10PM) or Saturdays (8AM-12PM or 1-5PM)
8 hour classes ($70): 6 classes/year on select Saturdays (8AM-5PM)
Campus Map (PDF)
Directions to Heartland Community College
Important Class Completion Guidelines
The McLean County Circuit Court requires that you complete your traffic safety school class at least 30 days before your supervision termination date. Failure to complete your class at least 30 days BEFORE your supervision termination date will result in a conviction being placed on your record.
If you are taking the class outside of McLean county, you must mail the ORIGINAL certificate of completion to our office no later than 30 days before your termination date. Failure to verify the completion of your class will result in a conviction being placed on your record.
Classroom Expectations
We strive to provide excellent learning experiences in our Continuing Education classes. As a result, anyone exhibiting inappropriate behavior or disrespectful language may be dismissed without a refund. Refer to the HCC Code of Conduct for additional information and disciplinary processes.
Am I Eligible for Traffic Safety School?Read this before enrolling in Traffic Safety School. If you have questions, contact Traffic Safety School at (309) 268-8159. You are not eligible for Traffic Safety School:
- If you have enrolled in or taken the 4 hour Traffic Safety School class in the last 12 months then you are not eligible to take the 4 hour class again. All fees paid are nonrefundable.
- If you are under 18, you are not eligible to attend Traffic Safety School unless you have been to Court and have a Judge's order.
- If you hold a CDL (Commercial Drivers License), you are not eligible to attend Traffic Safety School unless you have been to Court and have a Judge's order.
Need to take the class outside of McLean County?If you choose to take the course elsewhere, you are responsible for:
- Finding somewhere to take it. Here is a list of Recognized Traffic Safety Programs (PDF).
- Paying any fees that they may charge for their course.
- Making sure that the course is certified by an approved provider such as National Curriculum & Training Institute, National Safety Council, Northwestern University, AAA. If you have questions about whether a course will qualify, please contact us at (309) 268-8159.
- Completing the course and mailing your certificate of completion before your course completion deadline to:
Heartland Community College
Traffic Safety Program
1500 W. Raab Rd.
Normal, IL 61761
- Note: Online programs do not meet McLean County requirements.


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Today we have Newmarket Tips and Trends from Nick Hardman of the Betting School Insiders Club.
Our Haydock trainer angle came up trumps last Friday with Tom Dascombe's Stec doing the business at 33/1. Let's hope we can repeat the trick with our trainers to follow at the Newmarket July course, where the three day July meeting is under way. We will also be taking a look at the Bunbury Cup on Saturday.
Charlie Appleby
Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby has sent 47 runners to the course since he took over the reins in 2013 and 11 have won at a healthy strike rate of 23.40%. However, 8 of those 11 winners have been 2 year olds (from 24 runners) at a strike rate of 33.33% and a level stakes profit of £12.28. All of those winners went off @7/1 or shorter.
On Friday and Saturday he has the following 2 year olds entered:
Friday 3.50pm Latharnach & Space Age (both unraced)
Saturday 4.25pm Heart Of Africa (unraced)
Saturday 5.00pm Epithet
Saeed bin Suroor
Fellow Goldolphin trainer Saeed bin Suroor is equally impressive with his 2yo runners at the July course. Since 2010 he is 15-49 (strike rate 30.61%) with his juveniles showing a profit of £10.15 to level £1 stakes. All 15 winners went off @8/1 or shorter.
Looking at the breakdown of those statistics, 9 of those winners came in 2013 (from 26 runners) at a strike rate of 34.63% for a level stakes profit of £12.02. In July 2013 he had seven 2yo runners at the Newmarket July course and they finished 2711011.
On Friday and Saturday he has the following entries:
Friday 3.50pm Best Of Times & Good Contact (both unraced)
Saturday 4.25pm Winters Moon (unraced)
I would advise looking at jockey bookings and market support for the Godolphin unraced 2yo horses before making any decision to back them. Do not be put off by the fact many of these qualifiers are unraced. Charlie Appleby has a 40% strike rate (4-10) with his unraced 2yo runners at Newmarket and Saeed bin Suroor has a strike rate of 27% (8-30) with his unraced 2yo runners at the track since 2010.
In the place market, Saeed bin Suroor has an impressive 50% strike rate (15-30) so do not be afraid to take an each-way price if you wish.
David Elsworth
A trainer who excels with his handicappers at Newmarket is David Elsworth. He boasts an impressive 22.22% strike rate with his 3yo and older runners in handicaps for a level stakes profit of £44.88.
Backing these runners each-way would have seen 26 of those 54 runners fill the places (place strike rate 48.15%) and boost those level stakes profits to £67.72.
He is ultra-consistent too with yearly figures of: 2010 (3-12, SR 25%), 2011 (4-13, SR 31%), 2012 (3-15, SR 20%) and 2013 (2-10, SR 20%). He has just the one handicapper running on Saturday:
Saturday 2.05pm Master The World
Master The World competed in the 2000 Guineas, finishing 12th of the 14 runners. He has since stepped up in trip to finish 3rd of 5 in a Class 2 handicap at Haydock. He needs to step up on what he has shown so far but his shrewd trainer certainly knows what type it takes to win a handicap here.
Bunbury Cup (Heritage Handicap 7f)
Since 1997, this race has been won by a 4yo on 7 occasions. However, in more recent times it is the older horses that have had their day with 8 of the last 11 winners aged 5 or older.
All of the last 10 winners were rated 94 or higher and only one of those 10 winners carried less than 9st.
There have been 4 winning favourites since 1997 (including joint and co-favourites) and all bar 2 of the last 17 winners came from the top 8 in the betting. With a field of 20 expected to go to post that does help in narrowing the field.
Also since 1997, 104 horses have lined up having never won over 7f and only one of them prevailed. A win at the distance looks a must. No horse in the last 17 years has managed to win this after overcoming an absence of 2 months (although only 17 have tried).
Those who last raced 8 – 30 days prior to taking part in this race account for 15 of the last 17 winners A good prep run looks a positive with 12 of the last 17 winners managing a top six finish last time out.
The ratings stat does not help us here as all this year's entries are rated 97+. Using the rest of the information leaves us with a short list of Professor, Field Of Dream, Louis The Pious and Horsted Keynes.
Not much to choose between the four and preference is for Horsted Keynes @7/1 who looks open to most improvement.
He ran a cracker to finish 2nd to Louis The Pious at Royal Ascot and is 6lb better off here for a ¾ length beating.
Field Of Dream won this last year and won the Royal Hunt Cup over a mile at Royal Ascot. He has a 6lb penalty here but the drop back to 7f may well help. He does not have the best strike rate though (4-30) and does not often put in good back-to-back performances.
However, if he is in the mood, he can get seriously involved.
Professor ran 2nd in the Wokingham and seems better over 6f. He has top weight to shoulder here.
Louis The Pious carries a 6lb penalty for his win in the Buckingham Palace Stakes and is not weighted to uphold the form with Horsted Keynes, but he should give his running and make his presence felt.
Those looking for an each-way punt may consider Glen Moss @16/1.
He was not disgraced when a 5 length 9th in the Wokingham on his first run at 6f in just under 2 years.
That day he raced on the unfavoured far side and all 8 horses to finish in front of him raced either down the middle or on the favoured near side.
He has good form at 7f including an excellent 2nd in the Victoria Cup. It remains to be seen if he can win off a mark of 104 but he is tough and consistent and should give each-way backers a run for their money.


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Date published: February 09, 2017
Semester two fitness class timetable goes live
Our Semester 2 Fitness Class Timetable has gone live, with plenty of fresh class options for our members!
In addition to popular classes such as Zumba and body conditioning, we have three new classes available to members – Strength and conditioning, clubbercise and dance barre.
Strength and conditioning, which takes place at 6.15pm every Wednesday, will help to improve your body composition, strength levels and physical performance, clubbercise, which takes place at 6.15pm every Thursday, is a high energy dance class which will bring the fun back to your workout, while dance barre, which takes place at 6.15pm every Tuesday, will train you like a dancer and help you find your ballet body.
If you are yet to become a member, you can purchase a 'choice' membership' or an 'all in' membership. The 'choice' membership is available at £12 a month and gives you access to ONE of the following - the 4 Fitness Suites, Swimming Pool area(including Sauna and Spa), all the Fitness Classes or squash court hire – while the 'all in' membership is available at £18 a month and gives you access to all of the above.
Fitness classes can be purchased without being a member for £5, just make sure you book on early. You can do this on your smart phones right now by visiting www.sport.salford.ac.uk.


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Mutts (Session #2)
My name is Mike. Bob and I started this band over some beers in Gainesville, Florida, after playing a gig with Company of Thieves in 2009. It was on a tour opening for Plain White T's, and so we escaped after our set to a bar across the street, whose jukebox fortunately featured several Tom Waits records. The bartender was a huge fan.
Bob and I didn't really know each other well yet, having been hired hands in a band together for just a few months at that point. So we talked music. We loved a lot of the same music. Honest songs, raw recordings, no studio bullshit. Tom Waits, Elliot Smith, Nirvana… more. We decided to record music together.
Soon after that decision, we called Chris Faller to see if he wanted to play drums. Bob and Chris knew each other from playing in Chicago bands for years – Hush Sound, Wax on Radio, and whatnot. I knew Chris because when I moved to Chicago after quitting my job as an auditor in Cleveland, I lived on a couch at the I.V. Lab.
PS – There are 2 other bands called "The Mutts," one based in Los Angeles and active from 1983 – 1996; the other based in Brighton, England from 2001 – 2006. Them ain't us.
Session Tracklist
1. No One Left
2. Prizefighter
3. If It's Hot, It'll Sell
4. Bury You
5. Well, Well, Well (John Lennon Cover)
6. Terranaut
7. Pray Like a Vigilante
Chicago, IL
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Date of Meeting: 12/6/16
Our big Norman Parsells luncheon event on Tuesday, December 6. There will be no regular meeting that Monday so please sign up to attend. We will be honoring Dave Huntington from our Club, so let's get a large representation from Fairfield.
The Orange Rotary Club will be the host this year and it's being held at:
Racebrook Country Club – on Rte 34
246 Derby Avenue Orange, CT
Date Dec 6th – 12:00 noon.
COST: $35 per person.
You can email Gary Kealey if you plan to attend. (Deadline Dec 2nd.) FYI- We do have people that are car pooling, so if you would like a ride or wish to drive with others, let Gary K, or Sheryl S. know.
DIRECTIONS – This is for attendees unfamiliar with the area – after entering Orange on Derby Ave (Route 34 East), you should drive through Rte 152 (Orange Center Rd) and Rte 114 (Racebrook Rd), thereafter almost immediately on your right you will see the golf course and clubhouse in the distance. Of course, if you are using GPS you will have "reached your destination" at the stone pillars.
November 28, 2016