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Spectres of Shortwave / Ombres des ondes courtes
1 hour 53 minutes
35mm film finished to 2K DCP with 5.1 sound
completed in September 2016 -- currently on the festival circuit
every screening is accompanied by a radio simulcast in another part of the world
--- not yet publicly available on DVD, bluRay, or for streaming --
**Winner** Prix de la vague - meilleur documentaire (best documentary) international category - FICFA 2016
** Official Selection** Atlantic Film Festival2016
a film about radio waves, relationships, landscape, and loss
An experimental documentary film about the RCI shortwave radio towers. Images captured on 35mm film accompanied by personal stories told by people who lived near the towers.
A mysterious web of international shortwave radio towers dominates the Tantramar marshscape. Meanwhile, local residents heard radio broadcasts emanate unexpectedly from their household appliances.
After beginning this project, the Canadian government announced that the site would be shut down and dismantled. As such, a final chapter was added to the film, which documents the dismantling of this historic site.
Detailed Description
Themes of regional identity, Atlantic Canadian landscape, international communication systems, shifting communication technologies, rural myths, the environment, politics, climate change, and language will all be loosely explored in a slow durational and meditative style.
This observing documentary will place the viewer in the seat of the witness rather than that of the student, by excluding the use of authoritative talking heads and replacing them with long stunning shots of documentary footage and layered sound recordings of interviews with local residents. The interviews will include stories about the radio towers told by members from three primary communities of the region; English, Acadian, and Mi'kmaq.
Erected in 1938, the site was transmitting by 1942. RCI broadcast to Europe, Africa, South America, and the Arctic. In addition to Canadian broadcasts, this site also served as a relay for Radio China, Radio Japan, Radio Korea, Voice of Vietnam, and Vatican Radio. It was the only high power shortwave relay station in Canada.
While the broadcasts from these towers were intended for an international audience, they also had an immediate impact on the locals who lived within a 50 km radius. Many local residents reported hearing radio broadcasts emanating from unusual household appliances, including kitchen sinks, bathtubs, toasters, refrigerators, telephones, and light fixtures. On an emotional level, the radio towers tied in to a very deep sense of home for many residents, as they stood as an incredibly distinctive landmark when travelling along the trans-Canada highway. In addition to their striking visual presence on the flat, sea level landscape, they also added to the invisible landscape of the region through the radio waves that they transmitted, as well as through the folklore and rural mythology that they inspired.
In 2012, they announced that the site would be shut down. The last Canadian international shortwave broadcast was sent in June of 2012, the final international relays were sent in October 2012, the last arctic broadcast (and the final broadcast to ever transmit from this site) was sent in November 2012. Here is a quote from Mark Montgommery, host of the Link, from the final RCI broadcast on June 24, 2012:
"It's also being said that shortwave is a technology at the end of its lifecycle or quite simply obsolete. And while there is no denying the importance of the internet, there's also no denying that it can be and is regularly blocked by authoritarian regimes. Shortwave broadcasts on the other hand almost always get through to people hungry for information. Radio has also always been extremely inexpensive and highly portable, easily accessible to everyone around the world no matter what their financial situation. But now I find myself, on behalf of all of us, saying goodbye to 67 years of radio, and so, for all of us, thank you so much, and goodbye."
Production Credits
Written, Directed, Photographed and Edited by Amanda Dawn Christie
Producer: Amanda Dawn Christie
Executive Producer: Monique LeBlanc
Associate Producer: Paul Lee
Director of Photography: Amanda Dawn Chistie
Cinematography Consultant: Christopher Ball, CSC
Camera Assistants: Mel Chiasson, Hilary Cantin, & Cédric Chabuel
Sound Recording: Amanda Dawn Christie, Ryan Hillier, Nathan Jones, Rob Tough
Key Grip and Gaffer: Dan Grady
Pilot: Bob Rosebrough
Created with the support of:
Canada Council for the Arts
Arts NB
Shaw-Hot Docs Completion Fund
Linda Joy Post Award
Prim - Aide à la création
AFCOOP - Open Grant
Wave Farm: WGXC 90.7FM
Millenium Film Workshop
Prim: aide à la création
MDocs: Storyteller's Institute
Special Thanks to those who have contributed to make this film possible!
6955, Meghan Rose Allen, Thomas Ally, Jessica Arseneau, Art Shack, Chris Barris, Marc Basque, Kirsty Bell, Rémi Belliveau, David Bryant, Chris Campbell, Kevin Carson, Alexandra Caulfield, Louis-Philippe Chiasson, Eric Christensen, Alexander Christie, Bev & Jack Christie, Joanna Close, Dr. Shelly Collette, Sean Collins, Jacqueline Collomb, Paul W. Cooper, Lucy Rowan Kramer Davidge, Jennifer Dorner, Carol Doucette, Dr. Jane Dryden, Joanne Duguay, Daniel Estabrooks, Monique François, David Freeborough, GRM Radio, Leah Garnett, Marc Gauthier, Guy Gautreau, Jac Gautreau, Mario Gautreau, André Goguen, Jessica Gohlke, Dominique Gusset, Troy Haines, Heather Harkins, Mark Harper, Matthew Hayes, Cynthia Herron, Bernard Hibbits, Nisk Imbeault, Jana & Sean, Jim Jordan, Alex Keeling, Dusty Keleher, Dr. Leslie Kern, Christopher Killam, Pat Kipping, Alon Koppel, Jeff Kreines, Kerry Laitala, Denis Lanteigne, Angelina LaPaolo, Gino LeBlanc, Lise LeBlanc, Monique LeBlanc, Dominique Leger, Christopher Lloyd, Stephen MacDonald, Gavin MacNeil, Adrienne Marcus Raja, Mark & Kamaya, Mark & Rosie, Pierre Martin, Matt & Lucy, Penny McCann, Dr. John McManaman, Debbie McPherson, André Melanson, Andrew John Milne, Mobile Radio, Renée Morel, John Murchie, Annie France Noël, Richard O'Kane, Paranerd, Lukas Pearse, Zach Poff, Friends at Plan B, Kim Rayworth, Lynne Saintonge, Rodney Savoy, Matt Shaw, Christine Stewart, Herb Theriault, Rob Tough, Mathieu Wade, Chad Wilson, Chuck & Marilyn Wilson, Roger D. Wilson, Dawn Wintour, Thomas Witherspoon, John Woods, Steven Woloshen, Andrew Hamilton-Wright, Ned Zimmerman
Screening History
Sept 22, 2016 : Atlantic Film Festival - World Premiere
Nov. 13, 2016: Festival Internationale du cinéma en


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I thought the beavers were doomed when the city of Martinez did some seemingly unnecessary wall-building right next to the beaver lodge; I figured the beavers would move someplace else…which sounds benign, but isn't, because wherever they went would probably provide worse habitat: if they knew a better spot, they'd have gone there in the first place! But I underestimated the beavers, which in fact have hung on in Martinez and have done just great. And not only are the beaver enjoying the spot, they have apparently made the place attractive to other animals…including the cutest family of minks that you could ever hope to see. Check out the video and photos on the Martinez Beaver blog.

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Sabadus also has a new solo disc out this month: Mozart Castrato Arias from Oehms Classics. The German countertenor performs arias created by Mozart for those fêted unfortunates, ranging from Lucio Silla (1772) to La clemenza di Tito (1791), and throws in 'Voi che sapete' as a bonus, though Cherubino was created by a woman. Sabadus' voice is beautifully showcased: there is a strong sense of line and sweetness of tone, plus his characters are suitably differentiated. Just listen to the assured and poised opening of 'Dolce d'amor compagna' (from La finta giardiniera) and the gently ascending phrases that follow to appreciate the technical assurance that Sabadus possesses. Michael Hofstetter conducts the Recreation-Grosses Orchester Graz with sensitivity, some scratchy string sound apart.
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SA Duo win Namib Quest
Staff Reporter | 07 May 2012
SA Duo win Namib Quest
IN what will be remembered as the closest dice ever over six days of mountain bike stage racing, Ludwig Malherbe and Almero Barnard of South Africa piped Namibia's Jacques Tattersall and Archie Graham to the finishing line on Friday morning in Swakopmund to win the gruelling second Windhoek Lager Namib Quest MTB Challenge.Read article
Team Garmin MTB – Africa Series
Joel Meintjes | 07 June 2017
Team Garmin MTB – Africa Series
Team Garmin MTB, consisting of professional mountain bikers, Yolandi du Toit and Ben Melt Swanepoel, are representing Garmin in the Africa Series, consisting of five stage races across SubSaharan Africa. The races have been selected to highlight mountain biking in Africa and to strengthen Garmin's presence across the continent.Read article
Male & Female winners to be equally rewarded in 2015
Press Office | 22 April 2015
Male & Female winners to be equally rewarded in 2015
Organisers of the 2015 Windhoek Light Namib Quest have announced this week that male and female riders will receive the same prize money at this year's event. Departing from Windhoek on 24 May 2015, the two-man teams will cover over 450kms as they make their way to the finish line in Swakopmund six days later.Read article
Windhoek Light Namib Quest Screams Success
Editor - Namib Times | 06 June 2017
Windhoek Light Namib Quest Screams Success
Close to 50 cyclists participated in the 6-day Windhoek Light Namib Quest which took place from Sunday, 21 May to Friday, 26 May 2017. Cyclists started the race in Windhoek and ended in Swakopmund, competing in team categories for 'Men', 'Women' and 'Mixed'.Read article
Namibquest 2017 - MTB in the heart of Africa
Jorge padrones || Photos: Jorge padrones and NamibQuest | 20 September 2017
Namibquest 2017 - MTB in the heart of Africa
The NamibQuest is a test by MTB stages yet unknown by the great public, but little by little it is opening up to the world thanks to its abundant international participation, by the variety of its route and landscapes (mountain, Savannah and Desert) its outstanding organization and its spirit of adventure and fellowship Because of their competition format for couples.Read article


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Hello my little chickens! I realize that these blog posts are getting fewer and farther between and it is something I'd love to rectify! I've noticed many of my favourite bloggers, the very same people who inspired me to start this little labour of love, also started concentrating their daily effort on Instagram rather than blogging and I was wondering how you, my readers felt about it. Do you enjoy getting a deeper look into my daily life and looks on social media and YouTube or do you miss the frequent posts on the platform that started it all? I'd love to know so please feel free to slip into my inbox or DMs and tell me your thoughts!
Now time to tell you about our time in Marbella. After a week of Ibiza EDM BPMs thumping in my brain 24/7, it was the vacation from our vacation we didn't know we needed. We were originally supposed to only stay 4 days...which turned into 7 days...which turned into 8 when I accidentally booked an early morning flight thinking it was a late afternoon flight, only realizing my mistake while on our way to the airport. Whoops. Easy to say my family was thrilled. We finally took some time to be together and enjoy the beachside vacation we thought we were in for from the get go. I told you...I have tourist guilt or FOMO as the kids call it these days, so spending some time laying by the water was quite the feat for me. Also gave me a chance to wear the bikini/cover up combos I had curated for the vacation including this little overalls set from Zimmermann. One thing is for certain, the next time we visit Spain, and there absolutely HAS to be a next time, Marbella will be on my list...and probably for all of our future eurotrips to come until the end of time.
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Here is this week's Foster diary illustration. Again I continued with the same color pallet and bird symbolism in keeping with their Foster son's nickname "bluejay ". This week's diary entry is about the journey of loving her Foster son in the same way she loves her biological son. Very beautiful.
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The General Assembly completed its first full week of work this week.
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This week, I also presented a bill to adjust Virginia's threshold between misdemeanor and felony offenses from $200 to $500. Virginia's limit is the lowest in the United States and has not been adjusted since 1981. The value of $200 from 1981 is $549 today according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.


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Assistant Professor of Child and Adolescent Studies
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Assistant Professor of Child and Adolescent Studies
Personnel Status: PIN/Faculty
Department: Behavior Sciences and Human Services
Open Date: June 4, 2019
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Responsibilities: Typical teaching load is four courses per semester. The area of development specialty is open, but the preference is for candidates specializing in either Early or Middle Childhood Development, as well as those who will expand departmental expertise and contribute to the Department's mission to prepare students broadly for careers working with children and families from diverse backgrounds. Candidates with a background in scholarship and/or teaching on diverse and intersectional identities such as race, ethnicity, immigration status, SES, gender, gender identity, sexual minority status, etc., are particularly encouraged to apply. This is a full-time tenure track faculty position to start Fall 2019.
Qualifications: Ph.D. from an accredited university with a specialty in Development Psychology or a closely related field, such as Child or Human Development or Development Sociology. Experience in research, policy, and/or practice in any aspect of child development such as cognitive, social/emotional, language, contextualized understanding of child development, or children and families in community settings (e.g., schools, non-profit organizations); demonstrated potential for developing a scholarly research program; commitment to excellence in teaching at the university-level across a range of courses in the department; excellent written and interpersonal communication skills. Applicants should have awareness of and sensitivity to educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience; developmental perspectives on risk and resilience, so as to enhance our community-focused curriculum pathway. Knowledge of and commitment to diversity and issues of just, equitable, and inclusive education. Potential or demonstrated ability to mentor, advise, and support students from diverse backgrounds. An interest in preparing students to work effectively with children and families from diverse backgrounds. Potential or demonstrated ability to work collegially in a multicultural environment.
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Tan lines can form quickly when you're exposing yourself to the sun without protection. Whether they're in the bikini area or someplace much more noticeable, tan lines are usually considered ugly. When you're dealing with tan lines on your face, decolletage or another prominent area, here's what to do.
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USC swimmers arrested, accused in streaking case
A pair of USC freshman swimmers were arrested today and charged with indecent exposure after residents said the two were streaking through a Columbia neighborhood Friday night.
Adam Middleton, of Opelika, Ala., and Ciro Sauaia, a Brazilian who attended high school in Nashville, Tenn., were jailed four days after Olympia residents saw them running naked down Ohio Street, according to the Richland County sheriff's department.
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Bahrain is rich in wonders and history and often considered the hidden gem of the Middle East.
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Take to the warm waters to explore up to 30 species of coral and a diverse range of marine life on the northern offshore reefs of Bahrain in the year round comfortable diving conditions or explore the largest productive oyster beds in the world, Pearl Diving has been Bahrain's heritage for millennia and today.
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Cuomo wants to raid state pension funds for political purposes.
Andrew Cuomo has a bridge to sell you, and we wish that was the set-up to a punch line. The New York Governor and government unions are hatching a plan to use the state's pension funds to bankroll public works like replacing the Tappan Zee Bridge.
In a radio interview with Talk 1300 AM in Albany over Thanksgiving weekend, Mr. Cuomo explained that "the state doesn't have enough money . . . either with cash, or its balance sheet" to fund the much-needed replacement of the rickety three-mile bridge across the Hudson...


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At our clinic in the Denver metro area we have over 30 years of experience helping and treating patients with almost every kind, and at every stage, of cancer.
Unfortunately, there is numerous information floating around the internet with claims for alternative cancer treatment, much of it being done by nonmedical "professionals",often with little to no scientific research behind them.
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We create environments that conserve energy and utilize environmentally responsible building materials - while still designing a home that is fresh and comfortable.
Like our clients, we care about the environment. We take extra steps to incorporate green building techniques in all stages of your construction project. From landscaping that takes advantage of the natural setting of your property to best benefit from the sun and wind, to installing energy-efficient and water saving appliances.
Important aspects of green building include proper ventilation and insulation, reducing and recycling construction waste, utilizing products that do not put a strain on the environment, and providing healthy indoor air quality. In addition, 98% of the lumber we utilize meets the Sustainable Forestry Initiative. Perrino Builders & Remodeling is a proud member of the Green Building Initiative.
Perrino Builders & Remodeling is always looking for new ways to incorporate green building materials and techniques into all our homes and remodeling projects. We are proud to create high-quality, durable homes while maintaining harmony with the environment.
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Dubai Camel Racing Club (DCRC) is a community sports club that focuses on Camel Racing sports, whereby its mandate is to prepare, organize and develop camel racing in all its aspects. DCRC strategy is very much driven by the overarching strategy and vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashed Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, that emphasizes on the importance of highlighting and preserving the main aspects of UAE culture and traditions for the coming generations, and the Local, Regional and international visitors. Camel Racing is a main component of the UAE heritage and culture, and the DCRC has set a clear and ambitious strategy to constantly raise awareness within the UAE community and abroad, about the core values and traditions driven from camel racing, whilst always seeking to develop and enrich its components with the aim of taking it from its local and regional ambience to the international sporting map
The festival aims to urge the citizens of the state and citizens of the Persian Gulf stick to traditions and culture, which represents the camel is an important component of the Ha and the quest to revive the cultural memory in the hearts of this people and direct it to stick to camels, breeding and qualify to participate in this important event through:
The 36th Edition of Al Marmoum Camel Heritage Festival was a great success as it positioned the event as a family attraction and witnessed increased visitor numbers from all nationalities and ages. The various competitions and races of this edition received more than 13 thousand participation from Camel owners from across the UAE and GCC.
A survey was conducted with more 9000 visitors projected that the festival achieved a great 94% satisfaction rate among its visitors and participants, while the various events and activities registered 88% satisfaction rate among all, and the festival's call center received more than 45,000 calls by the end of Festival.
The organizers of the festival successfully managed to make this event a main attraction on the Dubai Cultural events calendar, evident from the fact that it has been running now for more than 3 decades, and it witnessed record visitors in its last edition, mainly due to the fact that Camel Racing has become a very popular sport among millions of camel racing fans, and they wait for the annual racing calendar impatiently.
The 36th Festival also witnessed the attendance of more than 200 media representatives, as it was covered extensively in all media channels, especially that it had a dedicated traditional village spread across more than 5000 sqm, specially designed to receive families from all nationalities with shopping and entertainment experiences, in addition to live stage shows to enhance the festive ambience for all visitors.


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Special Treat for Valentine's Day:
Ice Cream in Chocolate Cup
Ever since I saw these handmade chocolate cups made by Heather, the owner of gorgeous cooking blog Sprinkle Bakes, I knew I had to try making some myself. And you know what? I had so much fun making the cups, and yes, they surely made Mr T happy!
I used water bomb balloons instead of usual balloons; I don't know what's wrong with me, but I could not (seriously) blow them up because they were so darn hard! Mr T managed to blow one up (yes, just one), but the other four I just filled them with water (shame…). For how to make these chocolate cups, please click here!
After about 30 minutes' setting time, beautiful cups were born :)
The balloons were released from chocolate super easily, but for the first cup I didn't wait long enough for the chocolate to properly set, so it broke. Sad, but still yummy!
I also made frozen strawberry cheesecake, spun sugar, strawberry coulis and leaf-shaped Matcha chocolate.
I used the small chocolate cup as a strawberry coulis pot.
It looks like a lot of hard work (or so I hope!), but each component needs so little cooking with very simple technique. Honestly, trying to blow water bomb balloons was the hardest task of all!!!
Last but not least, I'm participating The Pinterest Challenge this week; it's basically an opportunity to actually make the things you've pinned.
And, Bev from Flamingo Toes, my favourite blog of all time, is the guest Pinhead (yayyy)! I'm going to do some more projects from my Pinterest Boards (you can see my boards here), and if you dig my projects or feel very kind or both, you can vote for them from 13th – 16th Februry @ Better Life Bags. Happy crafting & happy pinning!
I'm also linking this post on Today's Creative Blog, Home Stories A 2 Z, Fabric Bows and More, Katie's Nesting Spot and Flamingo Toes; make sure you check them!
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Ice Cream in Chocolate Cup"
You are so sweet!! I'm so glad you're linking up to the Pinterest challenge!February 14th, 2012 | Beverly {Flamingo Toes}
These little chocolate bowls look amazing!
Yours turned out lovely–great job–and yummy :)February 8th, 2012 | Steph @ Crafting in the Rain


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I never gave Megan an engagement ring or technically asked her to marry me.
When I worked for the Sheriff's department, Megan found a ring she liked and called me at work. The ring was on sale because the store was going out of business. The store was open for one more day…for 8 hours in the middle of my 12-hour shift. I couldn't come see the ring or buy it for her out of custom. Either she bought, it or waited for another she liked.
Megan assured me:
- We could afford the ring.
- She liked it.
- She had no misgivings.
Mobile phones don't work inside Orange County Jail (Hillsborough). Calls from the Missus were taken at the front desk, a huge office separated into "behind" and "out front" by huge metal bars — the same ones that demarcated cells. The room was part office, part break room for everyone working "up top" (the front half of the jail).
My half of the conversation was plainly audible.
After hanging up, I turned to my fellow officers and said, "Guess I'm getting married."
It may seem strange that I've never proposed; I'm a romantic guy. Megan's romantic too, she's just expedient and decisive. She doesn't hedge, vacillate or hesitate. Not about big things. What to make for dinner? That can take hours of careful deliberation. (I'm no help.)
Engagement rings, though? "I'll take that one." I wonder who the clerk thought Megan would propose to; we lived in Chapel Hill at the time. Megan's choice cost about a fifth what I'd planned to spend, though I had no idea how I'd save that much on a Detention Officer's salary. Megan's boldness saved me months of anguish.
Knowledge that we'd marry was a foregone conclusion. That we were demonstrably perfect for each other was apparent to all but Megan even before we dated.
On our wedding day, we'd known each other five years. The day of my proposal, we'd been dating three weeks.
I didn't buy jewelry. I didn't get down on one knee. I didn't ask permission for anything. I didn't use words like "marriage," "forever" or "honor." I made a simple promise that I stand by today:
As long as you want me, I'll be here. I'll do whatever you need.
A week later, Megan made the same promise to me. Everything since has been a delicious formality.
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Peg Martinez (aka Square Peg) is a native New Orleanian who recently rekindled her passion for woodworking. As a child, her father had a well-equipped workshop in the attic, but this was his off-limits, sacred playground. Of course, forbidden equals appealing, making it the place where she most wanted to go. Not knowing what to be when she grew up and not thinking about how she might pay the rent, Peg majored in Art History in college. Galleries and museums did not knock down her door with job offers upon graduation. So she got a job in an art supply store where she learned the art of picture framing. Finally, an opportunity to work with tools! She worked for various galleries in the French Quarter and created her own small frame shop in the back of her apartment. She ultimately switched gears and pursued a Masters Degree in Social Work, putting her table saw and drill aside. Years went by as she worked in an inpatient psychiatric unit.
And then, Hurricane Katrina devastated the New Orleans area. Searching for something to feel positive and passionate about, Peg returned to her workshop. She began creating wooden boxes combining multiple hardwoods of different color and grain to create geometric designs that provide both visual interest and practical function. Peg now exhibits at local and national art festivals, and has pieces at several New Orleans museum shops and galleries.


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So I'm quite a fan of the Health App that came with iOS8, it gives me everything I need to know in one handy place.
I've linked my Health app with:
Withings Scale
So I finally have everything in one place.
I successfully track:
Weight (Withings)
BMI (Withings)
Body Fat Percentage (Withings)
Steps (Fitbit & Apple Watch)
Walking & Running Distance (Strava & Apple Watch)
Workouts (Apple Watch)
Active Energy (Apple Watch)
Heart Rate (Withings, RunKeeper & Apple Watch)
Stand Hours (Apple Watch)
Sleep Analysis (FitBit via Sync Solver)
I then use the sync with Health to update my MyFitnessPal app with my exercise data so how know how much I (cant) can eat each day.


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It has been proven that Public Park or Street Spaces that are kept clean are more likely to remain clean longer with less maintenance because users that see a clean area are less likely to indiscriminately deposit trash. People are also more likely to want the area to remain clean as they realise that cleanliness makes the area more attractive, safe and user freindly. Clean Public Park or Street Spaces that use Litter Bins also promote a sense of community ownership that encourages users to help maintain the cleanliness of an area.
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One of the first things people say to me when they walk in my apartment is, "I wish I had more time to read." Books are strewn across the kitchen table, in stacks by my desk, floor to ceiling shelves in the living room, in between spice racks in the kitchen, on the bedroom nightstand – you get the picture, a lot of fuel if there was a fire (my dream is to have a miniature bookshelf in the bathroom but my girlfriend won't give in).
So here's my confession. About 80% of the books I read are audiobooks. I am a slow reader – always have been – and because reading didn't come naturally to me, I hated it growing up. I hated English class in high school and avoided books, magazines, even email – I was terrified at breakfast when the back of the cereal box was facing me. It wasn't until I found audiobooks that I fell in love with reading.
Listening to an audiobook (at 2x speed) along with a physical book is my preference. This allows me to scan each line and make notes if there is an interesting portion I want to return to later. When I am not reading a book for style and plot structure – when I am just interested in the content -- I don't bother sitting down with a physical book. I listen to these books when I am running/working out, on the bus, cleaning, walking around campus, etc. Research suggests there is little difference in comprehension between reading and listening to a text. In fact, we are conditioned to listen and are more likely to continue listening to a book than keep reading it.
Math breakdown
It is easy to read well over 100 books per year (and be able to fully recall ideas, content, and concepts).
If an average audiobook is 8 hours long and if I listen to it at 2x speed, that's four hours of listening.
- Daily run (40 minutes + 20 minute cool down)= 1 hour/day
- Bus/commute = 1 hour/day
- Cleaning/laundry/washing dishes = ½-1 hour/day
In a five-day work week, that's 12.5 hours of listening, which is 2.5 books/week. 52 weeks (1 year) = 130 books.
Where to Find Audiobooks
There are four ways to acquire audiobooks:
1. Library (free)
2. Subscription (monthly fee)
3. Pay as you go (individual titles – most expensive)
4. Public Domain (free)
I think the library is the best option. I listened to about 80 audiobooks last year, which is about $1800 if I bought each audiobook individually or $1000 on a subscription plan.
Cassette tapes and Audio CDs are mostly a thing of the past (although I'm sure your local library has a cassette or two if you are going to fire up the old Pinto this summer). Most library books and audiobooks are hosted on their website in an electric library (e-library: e-audio and e-book). Libraries nowadays have some great software and a ton of titles.
Most libraries use OneClickdigital and/or OverDrive for e-audio downloads. Both work on Mac/Windows/Android computers, tablets, and smartphones. I like Overdrive a little better because it is more user-friendly and allows you to increase the speed to 1.25x, 1.5x, 1.75x, and 2x.
If you don't have access to a decent library or prefer to own your audiobooks, the following options may be best for you
For $8.99/month you can listen to as many audiobooks you want. A few other sites used to have a monthly plan like this but unfortunately they have all turned into knock-offs of Audible
Starting at $17.98/month rent audiobook CDs (like Netflix) mailed to your doorstep
- 30 day free trial
- 1 book per month - $14.95
- 2 books per month - $22.95
- Option to buy additional book "credits" and 30% off all audio titles
- 1 book per month $14.95
- Option to buy additional book "credits"
Pay as You Go
You can purchase audiobooks individually in CD format and as a direct download
Public Domain
A non-profit organization specializing in volunteer-read books in the public domain. You can download them fast and for free! The only downsides are that you can't speed up the reading and the readers are inconsistent (some are hard to hear and some books have different readers every chapter – which can be confusing).
Similar to Librivox but more focused on audiobooks/recordings and content that is in the public domain – not always read by volunteers. For example, Walden Two by B.F. Skinner (read by B.F. Skinner).
Keeping Track of Your Books
Goodreads: is a great way to keep track of the books you have read, post reviews, find new books, and connect with others who have similar interests.
Notes: Keeping notes of each book you read will help with recalling content later. Also, you can go back and review your notes later if you need a refresher. Take a look at the note taking strategy we wrote about late last year.
One final note: invest in some good headphones. My favorite headphones are Beats but there are a lot of great headphones currently on the market. It's true, you get what you pay for – so treat yourself. You don't want to buy new mediocre headphones every six months.
What's on your reading list this year? Tell us in a comment below!
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angry white men - to be continued
i wonder at this a-typical silence from the deep south - are people just not reading the truck or are they deeply ashamed or maybe baffled into silence? i notice tons of traffice exiting the freeway, not one car using it's signal - maybe everyone is silent about everything this morning.
by the time i leave the perimeters of the biggest city greenville and drive nto the country toward the georgia border, i begin to pick up several 'fuck you's' from angry white males. they lean out their windows, reach across their passengers, change lanes to get closer to me so i can see their faces as detailed as fall leaves etched in anger & disbelief.
so these men aren't so silent after all. an african american male truck driver pulls up next to me, waves, nodding vigorously, and gives me the peace sign. as i cross over the border into georgia, several white youth wave the peace symbol thru the roof window and out the sides of vans, cars, and mini-station wagons, happy to see the truck.
i drive into atlanta amidst horns, fists, peace symbols - i feel welcome & glad to be in safer - i.e. african american - territory. i'm going to go directly to my daughter's work. i drive down a narrow, 4 lane winding city street divided by a solid double yellow line & bordered by trees & sidewalk, not a hint of a shoulder. i notice a large white pick-up truck, attempting to pull around me over the solid line into on-coming traffice. the driver, a young white male w/a shaved hed, is honking his horn & screaming out the window. i ignore him until he pulls into the lane next to me - his skin now a bright red as words & saliva stream out his mouth: 'fuck you, idiot, fuckin' liberal, anti-american commie'. i try to give him my best disbelief & 'who do you think you are' look.


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Structured Graduate Sales role is on offer for six candidates lucky enough to be chosen by this market leading international business.
Sector: Office Products
The Role: After in depth training you will be given a postcode district of accounts 150 accounts to manage and develop. Whilst some of these accounts will be spending customers many of them buy from the competition and some are even dormant. You will be given high levels of activity to hit often speaking to 10 clients face to face per day and the successful applicants need to be positive, tenacious and self- motivated.
The Company: As one of the largest office supplies company in the UK this organisation offers the most comprehensive range of products as well as the most complete end to end service. As a passionate recruiter of graduate sales talent this is an excellent company to join for future management opportunities.
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How much filler is too much for one treatment session.
LIMIT SYRINGES OR VIALS DONE IN ONE SESSION TO 1-3 TOTAL unless you know the doctor/nurse well and have a high level of trust.
Here's why it's always a good idea to work slowly. When a doctor or nurse is injecting filler, there is an artistic element to it. And……when facial skin/tissue is being injected it starts to swell and get puffy which makes it hard to accurately place the filler unless the injector is very skilled. Also, we all have facial asymmetries that excellent doctors/nurses will compensate for as they inject.
Bottom line: If you limit each treatment session (unless you've worked with the doctor for years) to 2-3 syringes or vials, the quality and accuracy of the placement will be much better.
On this one, you'll need to negotiate this with your doctor. Try a respectful, but persistent approach focusing on what you were told versus what happened. You may need to put it in a letter but avoid threats and keep the tone factual.
Hope this helps, Dr. I


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As the years go by Mimi discovers what it's like to love, how to make tough decisions that will influence the entire course of the future and what it feels like to be hurt and betrayed. Mimi has to make sacrifices for her family, but will she also be able to have a future of her own or will Miller's Valley be a shackle that will bind her forever? Is Mimi smart enough to live her own life or isn't there a chance to explore what she's truly capable of?
Miller's Valley is a beautiful story about secrets, family, love, loss and sacrifices. Mimi is a clever girl. Her parents work hard and they expect her to do the same. She does well at school, there are plenty of opportunities for her to excel, but not so many to have fun and be a young girl. It's the second half of the twentieth century and girls are starting to have chances, this is something Mimi grabs with both hands. She works, she helps out at the farm and she's there for any family member who needs her. However, that does cost her. Mimi constantly suffers because she makes sacrifices for others. She's no pushover though and learns to find her balance and stand up for herself very well. It was interesting to see her grow and I couldn't wait to find out where her story would lead.
Anna Quindlen's gorgeous descriptive writing intrigued me from the start. I could easily picture Miller's Valley. Problems with water are constantly increasing and I was curious to see what would happen. I enjoyed discovering the story behind it by viewing it through Mimi's eyes. I loved reading Mimi's opinions about the valley itself, her family, her friends and life in general. There are several important lessons for her to learn and she handles anything with dignity. She never walks away from her responsibility and finishes everything she starts. I admired Mimi's spirit and determination. I am a big fan of good family stories and Miller's Valley definitely falls into that category. It's an amazing captivating book.
If you love reading about strong women and like stories about family you should definitely read Miller's Valley.


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The server is programmed with which programming language?
In fusion 2.5 i would do it this way....
"List object" have no channels listed -------> restart Application, set timer to 30 min
"Timer = 0"
The server is programmed with which programming language?
In fusion 2.5 i would do it this way....
"List object" have no channels listed -------> restart Application, set timer to 30 min
"Timer = 0"
Massive thanks to Phi.
Without your server I don' think I'd have got this far with my project. Really appreciate.
No problem Tinez! I've been thinking of setting up a donate page. The servers aren't expensive to run, but I could get a cloud server up with enough funds. You'd get better bandwidth than my home connection.
On a related note, Server 1 went down for a couple hours today. The auto-reboot didn't kick in because Server 2 was also down, and Server 1 isn't connection tested / potentially auto-rebooted until Server 2's connection test closes (and it doesn't if Server 2 is down).
I've changed how the server machine runs the tests so one won't affect the other. Max downtime is now 10 minutes for Server 1, for Server 2 it's dependent on me being at my desk - I have to manually reboot Server 2.
Another year has gone by and I must thank you again, Phi, as you've still got the server going and it's very convenient for me to run tests on my project.
Do you have any idea of usage? ie, how many users bounce off your server setup and their frequencies?
As I write this, server 1 has 24 clients in 8 channels, sending 641 messages, 8.9kb/s, forwarding 761 messages at 16kb/s...
Those are approximate, but usually what I get. I have upload cap on server 1, so users can't spam and block out everyone else, but it's generally around that level.
I can see their IPs, but I don't track the content of their messages, their games, channel names, etc. Only user connect + disconnect events, count of clients/channels overall, message count/size overall. I don't track returning visitors, or the like, or what games they're playing, or messages they send.
(Server 2 is a slow Raspberry Pi, so it kinda caps itself. Both now have auto-restarters running every 10 minutes, checking if they're down.)
Oh, cool. Thanks for the info.
I've never had more than 6 players in game before, so I'll be looking into stress testing from my own host at some point.
Do you make use of it yourself or do you just leave it running for those few dozen people who do?
Thanks again!
I don't use it all that often, but yeah, I do use it myself. Others use it far more than I do, though, but unless I'm rebooting for updates it's pretty much on 24/7.
So yeah, it's mostly for others, free service like my ext list and the 5 free exts I've made.


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This is a U.S. Army Nurse Class A uniform worn daily as business attire. It is made from a dark green cotton fabric which is lined in a green silk. The uniform is made up of a blazer jacket and a skirt. The two collar pins on the blazer indicate that the uniform belonged to a member of the Regular U.S. Army and was part of the Nurses Corps Medical Division. The patch on the wearer's right sleeve indicates that they are part of the 44th Medical Brigade, while the patch on the wearer's left sleeve indicates that are part of the U.S. Army Health Services Command.
The two skirts found with this uniform are both different sizes. One skirt was marked 18 S and has a tag that indicates that it meets or exceeds the requirements needed for the style (Shown in Photograph). The other skirt has a tag marked stock 14 long and someone wrote in the organization field the word "Mom."
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Saturday, March 31, 2012
Crema Cafe: A tea and cake kind of day in Boston
Seeking inspiration on this blustery spring day, and having watched far too many episodes of Miss Marple, I thought, "It's a tea and cake kind of day." Or rather, I decided to try as many shops as I could in Harvard Square that sell something like tea and cakes. I picked Crema Cafe first, and to be honest, didn't expect it to be much more impressive than a Starbucks. Happily, I was wrong.
I walked into a decor that smacked of industrial chic, with the loft-like seating area above bulging with customers who presumably came for the impressive array of goodies for sale.
I wasn't swayed by the danish, the carrot cakes, the scones...well, yes, I was swayed...but not detained! I had a mission in mind, after all. I'd heard that Crema had good cupcakes. When the counter person told me that all of Crema's goodies were made in-house, I began to gleam and bounce. This was no Starbuck's knock-off. Can you find cupcakes like this there?
A sucker for sprinkles, I went with the "Birthday cupcake" and a glass of Morroccan mint tea, hustling my way past table hawks to grab a spot at the long communal table at the front of the shop. And what I bit into was, well, bliss. But a surprising kind of bliss.
I've grown accustomed to designer cupcakes that have a light, spongy cake and fearful wads of heavy buttercreme for frosting...top heavy cupcakes, if you will. So, oh, little fairies danced on my tongue as I bit into a substantial, lovely yellow cake flecked with confetti, and then a light-as-air buttercream that seemed the confectionary equivalent of butterfly wings. It really was just that freaking good. A little sip of minty iced tea, a wee slurp of ethereal buttercream, a giant chomp or two of sturdy cake. Looking out at people strolling toward Brattle Street, envoloped in a pleasant warmth that smelled like coffee and onion bagels, I thought I might just have to come back and try everything on the menu, sandwhiches and lattes included. But no matter what else I eat there, I will be making room for a cupcake. Really, I think I may have found the cucpake to beat in Harvard Square.
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Labels: Boston, Cafe Crema, cupcakes
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Cafe Vanille: Love and magnolias on Beacon Street
|Magnolias in full bloon on Beacon Street
Never fear, this will not be a post about happy young things in J.Crew sweaters necking on Beacon Street in the first flush of Spring. Although there are magnolias bursting with flowers in downtown Boston, the love I refer to is the deepest, the most sustaining and elevating love there is: Dessert. And more particularly, Vanille Cafe on Charles Street.
Perhaps I was somewhat predisposed to love this little shop of edible jewels, after walking throuh the Public Garden and marvelling at the blossoms, revelling in the 80 degree weather, past a sea of pasty Bostonians in various stages of sun worship. But I wouldn't have fallen head over heels without justification, and Vanille has it.
Nestled amidst the Tuttie Frutti tarts and the Annabelle cake (sponge cake topped with meringue and cranberries), live a miriad of drool-worthy French desserts, whipped up by the pastry chefs who own the joint.
And that's just the cakes. The breakfast pastries don't look half bad either.
But the gauteau that won my heart? The chocolate orange cake topped with orange macaroons that have chocolate smiley faces on them. Mind.Blowingly.Good. Chocolate mousse layered with light spongy cake and topped with a waxy layer of dark chocolate. Light yet substantial, chocolately but not to the point of death. It was the whimsy of the macaroons that put me over the edge. This is it. I will be coming back to Vanille at every opportunity to eat this cake.
Not that it's a hardship to amble around Beacon Hill's cobblestone lanes. Cafe Vanille is just the place to people watch and gander at the iconic churches and townhouses that make this one of the cutest three square blocks of real estate in New England.
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Labels: Beachon St., Boston, Cafe Vanille, Charles St., French pastry
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
A Sneak Peak of LA Burdick at Copley Square
For those who already have a burgeoning and unwieldy love affair with LA Burdick in Harvard Square, your options have just increased. LA Burdick has picked a quaint little building off of Boylston to serve as headquarters downtown. And by the gods, it is glorious! Just as charming and cozy as the Harvard Square location, but about twice as big with more seating. Pink and gold stripes adorn the walls, elaborate brass chandeliers bob from the ceiling...and, oh my, the chocolate doesn't disappoint either.
The cafe won't have it's license until early April, but the chocolate shop is open for business in all other regards. So stop by for a ganache penguin...
And let's not forget the mice...those mind-boggling cute truffles that invoke near holy levels of adoration in this Baking Babe.
Will I report back in mid April on the goodies to be had from the cafe? You bet! In the meantime, check the Easter goodies for yourself.
220 Clarendon St., Boston, MA
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Labels: Boston, Copley Square, LA Burdick
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Epic St. Patrick's Day Fail
"Get thee to the Burren," the Bakery Babe said to herself this morning, loaded up with green nail polish and eyeshadow. After all, it's St. Patrick's day and Boston is the place to celebrate it. Armed with my foodie clipboard, I walked down to what is normally a very quaint local pub that is reputed to have some of the best fish and chips in Boston. I'd read that there would be live music, and I thought I'd have half a pint of cider, kick up my shamrocks, and survey the scene. I realized, as I came upon roving packs of college kids in full leprochaun gear that Davis Square might be more of a Paddy destination than I'd anticipated. A man walked by me wearing nothing but a bathrobe adorned with the Boston Celtic's logo. A couple loaded head to toe with green beads were having what looked like a drunken spat as they tried to make their way toward the next green beer. I won't deny, I became a bit nervous. I don't do well among plastered yahoos in enclosed spaces. But I pressed on, thinking optimistically that perhaps there would be a corner in the Burren where I could obtain fish and chips, then sneak out again. Oh ho ho, the delusions of a hungry blogging babe were soon crushed. The Burren had the front roped off into lines, so that all those thirsty revellers can wait an hour or two before they make their way to the bar. Bouncers in "staff" t-shirts were collecting a door fee, presumably for the U2 tribute band playing inside. Even the next-door, down-on-your-luck, bar-of-last-resort Sligo had a line out front. My half pint of cider and dancing leprochauns all fizzled to the sidewalk.
Trying hard for a consolation prize, I rambled over to Kickass Cupcakes, for a bailey's cupcake or two. Alas, sold out. I ended up with a key lime cupcake that, while very cute, had no shamrock shazam.
And while Dunkin Doughnuts has the right spirit, I'm not certain these Paddy Day doughnuts qualify as a taste experience.
The sad fact of the matter is that I ended up having a burrito for lunch, with guacamole added for a St. Paddy's day splash of color. I retreated home with one lesson learned: St. Patrick's Day in Boston is not for amateurs!
Trying hard for a consolation prize, I rambled over to Kickass Cupcakes, for a bailey's cupcake or two. Alas, sold out. I ended up with a key lime cupcake that, while very cute, had no shamrock shazam.
And while Dunkin Doughnuts has the right spirit, I'm not certain these Paddy Day doughnuts qualify as a taste experience.
The sad fact of the matter is that I ended up having a burrito for lunch, with guacamole added for a St. Paddy's day splash of color. I retreated home with one lesson learned: St. Patrick's Day in Boston is not for amateurs!
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Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Truffle Deathmatch: the end of my chocolate credibility?
It was a simple concept. Get a milk chocolate truffle from each of the "Big 5" downtown: Teuscher, Godiva, Lindt, Max Brenner, and LA Burdick. Taste test them all at once, and pronounce one the winner of the Downtown Milk Chocolate Truffle Deathmatch. I wasted no time in hoovering some of the city's sweetest truffles down the hatch, careful to grade texture, scent, looks, and price. My conclusion?
The Bakery Babe's Score Card
First place: Godiva
Second place: Teuscher
Third place: Max Brenner
Fourth place: Lindt
DQ'ed for lack of a milk chocolate truffle: LA Burdick
I had good reasons for my ruling. Burdick had only one milk chocolate selection, but it had pistachios in it, and the addition of nuts put the little bugger so far off the charts of numminess that I thought it was unfair to pit it against plain truffles from the other stores. The Lindt truffles were runny and not very chocolatey inside, the Max Brenner chocolate had an aftertaste that reminded me of how my mom's sewing basket used to smell, the Teuscher truffle was very tasty, but it cost three dollars. So I felt confident that the Godiva truffle, in its lux, smooth chocolatiness should easily reign supreme.
But wishing to avoid any shades of autocracy, I foisted the truffles on my friend, the Sultan, and asked for his opinion. The Sultan has often claimed that he will only eat chocolate from Belgium, and in such large quantities as to prompt constant fainting fits onto his velvet settee. Surely he would agree the Godiva was worthy of royalty?
The Sultan's Score Card
First place: Lindt
Second place: Teuscher
Third place: Max Brenner
Fourth place: Godiva
...no data on LA Burdick, as I ate them all rather than give one to him
So, there you have it. Another chocolate afficionado put the truffles in the exact opposite order as I did. The Godiva was too thick and heavy, he intoned. The Lindt was a symphony of goodness upon the royal palate. And Teuscher, were it not so expensive, would've ranked even higher on his list. Befuddled, I grilled him at length, but he wouldn't budge. The Lindt was queen.
I decided then and there that I could not, in all good conscience, declare a winner, as it's clear that the topic is wildly subjective. What is the consolation in this maze of chocolate goodness? You will have to try each and every one of these yourself before you can declare your own personal winner to the Truffle Deathmatch...and that, friends, is not a bad way to spend an afternoon!
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Labels: Godiva, LA Burdick, Lindt chocolate, Max Brenner, Teuscher chocolates
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Godiva: Bliss at the Food Court
You might not expect fabulousness at the food court, as a rule. But right next to the entrance of the snack hive at Prudential, there sits a beacon of happiness for chocolate lovers: the Godiva store. Now, had I walked by and not gone in, I would've thought of gold boxes given as high school graduation presents, and not much more. But the Godiva store is really quite a bit more than just a shop to pick up a box, and Godiva has gone far beyond the little gold boxes.
There is a marble counter where you can watch Godiva chocolate being melted and stirred, all in preparation for chocolate covered strawberries the size of softballs (or, to share, paper cones filled with smaller berries). For a lux treat, you can have a Godiva milkshake (be prepared to part with more than a fiver for one). In the counter display case, one can find all manner of chocolate covered treats prepared in the store, as well as bon bons and truffles that have been "finished," which is to say dipped and dazzled in a little extra chocolate than the ones that are wrapped up in boxes. Although, really, the ones in boxes aren't all that plain!
So how does Godiva chocolate taste these days? I would say that it's a happy medium between what is thought of as American chocolate and the serious bee sting of dark chocolate that European candy makers, like Teuscher, excel at (yes, Godvia started in Belgium, but I think what they sell in America has been geared toward our tastes). For 70 cents, you can have a weighty, satisfying truffle that walks the right line between chocolate flavor and all the other good stuff (butter, milk, etc.).
Also of note? The people working in the store are really nice, and are usually handing out a free sample. For Easter, if you are looking to put together a basket, they'll help you (bring your Amex; one chocolate "Bertie the bunny" is twenty dollars).
800 Boylston Street, Boston
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Friday, March 9, 2012
The Quiet Dignity of the Lindt Bunny
The Lindt store on Boylston is a magical time at Easter. Bins and boxes of shiny, metallic-papered truffles overflow from every corner. And squadrons of gold bunnies wait patiently to leap into bags and make someone's Easter a lot sweeter. Compared to the plethora of low-brow bunnies out there, the Lindt bunny really does have a quiet dignity; no googly eyes or pink frosted ears here!
So why am I not over the moon about my visit? I probably should be. I went in on the Lindt bunny's birthday and got a free chocolate bunny for my trouble. And for fifty cents a truffle, I had a small bag of goodies without tipping the monthly budget down a steep slope of ruin.
They looked like they should taste good, right? And what a neat idea to be able to graze around and make up a bag of whatever you like. So what's the problemo? In a nutshell, the fillings are runny and watered down. The chocolate shell itself is certainly more lux than a Hershey bar and goes down smoothly. But the fillings are, sans doubt, cheap and trashy. The Russell Stover Easter eggs have classier fillings.
However, this is not to suggest that there's no joy to be had in stopping by the shop, which looks like a cross between an old time candy store and a Louis Vuitton store. If you have a few dollars and need to get maximum trufflage for your buck, stop by and grab a bagful. If you lust for high octane chocolate, scoot along to Teuscher or Godiva, both of which are within a city block of Lindt.
704 Boylston StBoston
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Labels: Easter bunny, Lindt chocolate, truffles
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Teuscher Chocolates: the Sound of Music or the Sound of Bankruptcy?
Let me pose this question to you. In your hand are three dollars. Nice, crisp, green bills. There are many nice things you could purchase with this money. Now, someone shows you a small piece of Swiss chocolate the size of a quarter and asks if you will hand over your three dollars for it. This is the moment that decides chocolate harpies from regular, sane humans. You should be warned, however, that even a perfectly rational human entering the Teuscher store is likely to walk out a chocolate-crazed zombie with a steaming debit card.
What is it about this subterranean store on Newbury Street that strips the human brain of all control? Is it the little paper flowers that are so kitsch that one expects the Von Trapp family to pop out from behind the counter and sing "The Hills are Alive"? Possibly. But more than this, it is the allure of wondering how those neat rows of chocolates could possibly be worth three dollars each. And if you stare long enough, you'll start to believe they are. Especially with those chocolate ducks oggling you.
They are most famous for their champagne truffles, a triple layer confection that starts with milk chocolate, goes to the most subversively potent dark chocolate you can imagine, and then ends with a light, foamy champagne mousse in the center. Worth three bucks? Hell, yes. It's their plainer chocolates that I'm not so sure about. Their milk chocolate truffle was rather sandy in the middle, and while it did have a certain smack of high-octane chocolate to it, I wouldn't lust for another.
The taste almost seemed like a cross between a bite of chocolate and a shot of vodka...is it my imagination or does Teuscher put liquor in all of their chocolates? Either way, I think one must be selective at this store. Leave your wallet at home, walk in with only three dollars on you, and walk out a solvent, dignified foodie with your one truffle; just be sure it's the champagne one!
230 Newbury St. Boston
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Saturday, March 3, 2012
Devil Fudge at Copley Square
The Prudential Center says this about Truffles Fine Confections: "Truffles specializes in handmade chocolates and gourmet candies. They are dedicated to the ultimate in taste, quality, and freshness." Let's test that theory, shall we? Having entered the waters of confection last week with Burdick Chocolate, I plan to embark on a weeklong candy jag that I started today by snuffling around Copley Square for high volumes of sugar.
At first glance, the little candy shop inside the Prudential center looked to be packed with truffles, dipped fruit, fudge, and towers of candy. Showing unusual restraint, I picked out a single salt truffle, a chocolate covered slice of peach, and a square of peppermint fudge. The cranky man at the counter seemed to take some glee in informing me that I was about to be hosed for 10 bucks, as he handed over what could not be more than 3 ounces of candy. Still, I held out hope that I was paying ten dollars for what would be the most outrageous piece of fudge I'd ever eaten.
You see, fudge is a bit of a thing with me. I adore the smooth, luscious interior and the sugar crusted exterior. Having failed spectacularly at making even the simplest form of fudge (anything that involves a candy thermometer is a doomed effort in my kitchen), I admire those who can turn out glorious tablets of waxy chocolate goodness. And, on the side, I am a huge fan of peppermint bark. So it was with much anticipation that I sat down a while later and pulled out my goodies.
The peach was acceptable. Chewy and sweet with a chocolate cover that could be considered decent in some circles (read: better than Hersheys). The truffle was very, very salty, and the chocolate was unremarkable...it didn't offend, but neither did it impress, and that is a crime, as far as I am concerned, when I have just laid down a good deal of cash. The free truffle sample a door down at Godiva practically sported wings and a halo compared to the wad of mediocrity from Truffles.
But that aside, I decided to take out the piece de resistance, the fudge, with a fresh eye. All would be forgiven if the fudge delivered. Now, as mentioned, one hopes for a soft, smooth texture when it comes to fudge, but as I took the square out of the bag, my fingers detected no noticeable give in the chocolate. In fact, as I became more alarmed and poked at it, there seemed to be a distinct hardness to the exterior. Perhaps it was really, really gooey inside and the outside was supposed to be like that? I attempted to break off a piece and was met with...something the texture and hardness of the devil's hoof. That's right, I couldn't break a piece off. I gnawed at it with my teeth and was only modestly successful at detaching a shard of it. Growing more distressed, I held it by one corner and banged it against the table, only to hear the sound of a hammer hitting a nail. A metallic clang. It was fossilized. I might as well have spent my ten dollars on a cast iron pan and tried to gnaw at it. My eyes goggled, my brow furrowed, my nostrils flared. Burned like a fool on "fresh" fudge that had clearly been sitting in that case for the worse side of three months (since Christmas, I'd wager). Even if I was in gross error, and these were supposed to be squares of chocolate bars rather than fudge, I defy you to tell me that you should be able to bang a chocolate item against the table and have it reverberate like an ice pick. Had I been thinking, I would've taken it home and wedged it under the corner of my microwave that has been rattling lately. Sadly, I hummed "Another one bites the dust" and chucked it in the trash.
And that, dear readers, is all I will say on the many reasons you should light your cash on fire and warm your hands over it before you part with a single clam, buckaroo, or shilling at Truffles Confections.
But let's part on a positive note. Shortly to follow will be a review of the Godiva store, and in the meantime, here is a little eye candy from the Williams Sonoma at Copley, where the Easter candy is already out.
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Help … I am losing my hair
People are so scared that they will lose their hair
that most of them have nightmares their hair falls down. We can't blame social norms but most children grew up with the idea of a princess with long thick hair and a prince with an envious hairstyle. However, the reality is far different. There are plenty of medications for hair loss treatment but most people don't want to jump to medications immediately. So they look for natural remedies and homemade masks. Unfortunately, most remedies like that, are not enough efficient and the results are rather disappointing.
Combs hair loss treatment.
Scientists have invented laser combs, which emitted pulses. Sounds like a good idea and in fact is not a bad one. The one downside is that the results are light. In other words, if one person has serious issues with balding, then the comb will not help. The big advantage – this hair loss treatment improves hair growth unravel sgbeautyblog.com. Preventing is not the same as growing new hair but it is still a positive result.
Supplements for hair loss
On the market, there are supplements that can help a lot with healing causes for hair loss. Usually, there are different reasons why people start to lose their hair. Of course, treatments can be defined only by the causes of hair loss. For example, inflammation can cause losing hair constantly. It is a good choice to consult with a doctor before receiving any supplements. There is a good chance to have a better option without supplements.
Rogaine hair loss treatment
This is a topical treatment and most people use it on the frontal hairline. Thanks to its ingredients, it is capable of help hair to regrow but unfortunately, long-term results are not satisfying. People who use it, know that it should be used at least twice every day, which can be an obstacle. Imagine that your whole day is outside and you don't have enough time to go home and apply the topic cream. This will make you skip one receiving and if it becomes regular behaviour, your treatment will be unsuccessful.
Propecia treatment
This one is for the particular case when patient's body produce DHT. It is proven that people levels of DHT are linked to men baldness. That's why this treatment prevents DHT from forming. Unfortunately, this pill has a lot of unwanted side effects and people try to avoid it if it is possible.
Hair transplantation
The last and the most successful method to cope with hair loss is hair transplantation. Men and women who need a permanent effect should check it. The one disadvantage is that this treatment takes time for proper results. Patients who have done the procedure said that they had improvements after one year. As you may see, this period is not a short one so every patient should know that the patience is important. The procedure is painless and the patient can rest calmly till dermatologist grafts the hairs in the scalp. The procedure involves hair grafting and attaching hair follicles to the scalp. Of course, not every hair can be attached perfectly so after the procedure, 30% fall. At this stage of treatment, most people feel disappointment. This fixed when they see the results.
Hair loss treatments can vary from pills to transplantation but the desire of people to have thick and strong hair will never disappear. If you have experienced some baldness and you are not sure what the reason is then you have to consult with a specialist before choosing a treatment.


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Terry Frost
(1) An Australian Fan
Frost is a fan who has published Amenolagnia, Apocalypse Au Go Go, Big Sleaze, Mimezine Flashback, Scaramouche, The Total Animal Soup of Time He produced the podcast Martian Drive-In Podcast and was "Insulting Editor" on Struth!. He was an unsucesstul DUFF candidate in 1986.
Awards, Honors and GoHships:
- 1988 — FFANZ winner
- Two nominations for Australian Science Fiction Media Awards
(2) A US Writer
Frost is a American pro known for his series New Madrid, begun in 2014.
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Janet Wessel Krejci, Ph.D.
Dr. Janet Wessel Krejci is the dean and professor of the College of Nursing at Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI beginning January 2017. She previously was the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost at Illinois State University. She also has served as the Dean of the Mennonite College of Nursing. She is a graduate of the American Council in Education Leadership Fellowship in 2007 where she spent the academic year hosted by Arizona State University. Dr. Krejci also serves as faculty for the Amy V. Cockcroft Leadership Fellowship Program for the Center for Nursing Leadership at the University of South Carolina. She was selected as a Robert Wood Johnson Nurse Executive Fellow for the 2008-2011 cohort. During 2012, Dr. Krejci participated in Leadership America, the preeminent national women's development program. She has also served as Chair of the Governing Council of Advocate BroMenn Medical Center and served as a Governor-appointed member of the Illinois Center for Nursing. Dr. Krejci received the following Nursing degrees at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee: BSN (1976), MSN (1981) and PhD (1992). She has numerous publications and funded research grants in the areas of leadership, recruitment and retention, work climate, workforce diversity and change in both acute care and long term care. She has consulted and presented workshops, courses and keynote addresses on Systems Thinking, Leadership, Change, Conflict and Nursing Excellence to help leaders be more effective, efficient and satisfied in their roles.


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Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-PA) with the takedown on Don't Ask, Don't Tell. As Congress's lone Iraq veteran, Murphy is disgusted by the bigoted and demeaning idea that openly gay soldiers would detract from unit cohesion. Do these people really think that our troops are not professional enough to work together?
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