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There are things that existed before we did, and will be here after we leave. Koyaanisqatsi (from the Hopi language, meaning 'life out of balance', and released this month on Criterion DVD and BluRay as part of what I'm voting for as the best box set of 2012) is perhaps the most relentlessly overpowering film about nature ever made; endlessly imitated, never equalled, it could serve both as a prophetic warning and an aid to worship, as we are overwhelmed by the beauty of the earth, and the destructiveness of humankind. It has the power to make you see everything with new eyes – like Neo's early experience of the Matrix – to feel like you're looking at the world around you for the first time. I saw it performed 'live' once, with Philip Glass playing alongside the projected print – maybe the best experience I've ever had in a cinema. It's dangerously exhilarating to watch, perhaps especially because you have the sneaking suspicion that you're seeing yourself on the screen. What has been called 'the illusory nature of created things' is one thing; but sometimes those created things are pretty good at damaging other created things – and this film is not an illusion. Aboriginal cultures believe that nobody owns the land, and I suppose this is not a million miles away from 'the earth is the Lord's, and everything in it'. This film will make you awestruck at creation, whether or not you believe in God, and maybe weep for what we're doing to it. It's director Godfrey Reggio is a former Catholic monk, and the composer of its remarkable score, Mr Glass is a Buddhist – so if you think knowing something about the authorship of a work of art is irrelevant to how you understand or appreciate it, think again. These guys are clearly devoted to their own spirituality and want to draw us in too. They are amply supported by the cinematographer, Ron Fricke (director of this year's magnificent 'Samsara'); there is no adequate way to describe the photography. The movie has no dialogue; it is simply a journey from un-populated parts of the planet to the mega-conurbations of the industrialized world. While there is little sign of where human beings have dealt well with what we've been given, Reggio wants to show us what went right, what is chaotic and magnificent about the earth before what went wrong. In the opening scenes, he manages to make us see the earth like we've never gazed on it before – desert spaces evoking Martian landscapes. One of the biblical writers said that the stones would rise up and worship God if we people do not; and it looks like that's just what they're doing in these early sequences. We see sand dunes looking like corrugated cardboard, and cloud formations like tidal waves or explosions, convulsions of white light that look like they pose a danger to us, followed by fields of surreally-coloured flowers that consume our own field of vision. These scenes are reminiscent of the amazing 'Rite of Spring' Sequence in Disney's 'Fantasia', but before we get too comfortable with the images of beautiful nature, we are brought down to the level of the human with a whimper.
We see sunbathers overshadowed by power stations, mechanical diggers looking like mythical monsters, and in a sequence where Fricke manages to actually photograph heat, planes waltzing with each other on the highway, as thousands of cars (looking like tanks) take cover. It's funny seeing the old cars (the movie's 30 years old), but the metaphor has more meaning now than ever. People rush on with their existences. And they destroy things – apartment blocks collapse like sandcastles, pork is fed into a processor from which is ejected an excuse for food (you may never eat a sausage again after you see how they get made on production line), and rockets explode on take off. Bombs are photographed as if they're sex objects (which, of course, for some people, they seem to be); the fetishisation of violence is simply portrayed, with the audience free to make its own judgement.
The rest of the film focuses on you and me, as we follow people, often in intrusive closeup, through city life. The people are running around like members of a particularly neurotic ant colony, but one somehow less than the sum of its parts; those shown in close up look like they're made out of plastic, as if they are on display to be laughed at; the film seems to be asking what is left of their humanity. The violence of food court normality seems to indicate Reggio's plea that we might once again engage in the sacrament of eating together, taking time with each other, instead of working soulless jobs to make just enough money to buy things we don't need.
And so it goes, and so it goes, and so it goes…Why do people want to live like this? Why do we accept it? It seems that it's not enough to destroy nature by what we build, but we don't even build the right things, or the things we need; and when we've built them, we destroy them also. Shadow religion must bear its share of responsibility for the dangerous instant throwaway culture we've inherited. There are plenty of unhealthy apocalyptic theories that imply it's ok to let the world go to seed because it's all eventually going to end anyway. But what if the first commandment recorded in the Hebrew Scriptures - a document worth paying attention to, even if only for its value as a record of what people used to think - God gave – 'subdue', or look after the earth – is still the prime directive for humankind? What if our core task is not to prepare the way for some kind of spectacular Second Coming (which tends to frighten and confuse people more than it brings hope; and, although some might find this hard to believe, the theory of the Rapture proclaimed in recent populist Christian fiction is just that – fiction, with little or no relation to a rigorous, well-informed reading of Scripture and church history) but rather to become more human, and in that becoming, make way for Jesus, the Son of Man, or Quintessential Human to be born in all our lives? To put it another way, while we don't have to be Luddites or Amish to be Christians, though it might help, and it certainly doesn't mean that we shouldn't ask ourselves exactly what would Jesus drive?
Does Koyaanisqatsi reflect anything of the goodness of humankind? Maybe not, but that is the point of the film; Reggio is prophesying to us that our failure as a race to be good stewards of the earth has left us in dire straits, and unless we do something about it, we will have nothing left to steward. We are a broken race of people so often living in fear – we see a man by his window, a woman stepping over a fire hose, people getting into an elevator, relentless television evangelists pronouncing violent rhetoric, an old woman's hand reaching out for a touch, a homeless man counting coppers in his palm, with an unexplained bruise on his forehead, while a choir laments on the soundtrack. When the people get into the elevator, you want to cry out to them to stop, but you feel that it's too late; it's a reminder of Ezekiel's words about the need to warn our human brothers and sisters of the enemy's approach, or their blood will be on our hands. There are some examples of how human beings can get it right – an heroic firefighter, people smiling, enjoying each other's company, kids playing games together; but, on the whole, this is not a film about the lighter side of life. For me, the most striking image is the close up of the man with the saddest face I've ever seen – he looks like Max von Sydow on a really bad day. You want to reach out and touch him, to take him by the hand and tell him that it's going to be alright, that whatever catastrophe of broken relationships or illness or mental dysfunction that has been visited upon him, you will take responsibility to help heal.
But the world isn't just broken - I'll go with the tradition that says it is also good, and can be redeemed. And in that light, Koyaanisqatsi could be the content of a reflective worship service; an attempt at restoration of the church's lost tradition of lament. It's so beautiful – as its creator says, a terrible beauty, an awesome beauty, the beauty of the beast – it could make the heart break. Its most shocking aspect is the acknowledgement that Westerners are prima facie guilty of idolatry – that the horrific truth that faces us is the possibility that what we most value is a monster that eats the earth. It's more like a symphony than a narrative film, and we should be left in no doubt of its message – that there is always a limit to human endeavor, and we need something bigger than our best ideas of God to rescue us. We end with a vision of Hopi cave paintings, and the disturbing prophecy of a future 'Day of Purification' on which the world will be purged of those who seek to destroy it. Those who were here before us have left their mark of epochal wisdom. Koyaanisqatsi is a word that has no English equivalent, but can be loosely translated as 'life out of balance; a way of life that calls for another way of being'. How much more resonance with a religious story of redemption do you want? Reggio says that the Hopi words help him because 'Our language is in a state of vast humiliation' – it is no longer adequate to describe the horror of the underbelly of our existence. Everything that we consider sane was a mark of insanity for Aboriginal people. Like the foolishness of God being wiser than the wisdom of humans, we need to consider if our 'normal' ways are actually distortions of what's best. We need to find new ways of being, but perhaps we will only be able to do so when we have found the courage to simply talk about what we are becoming.
It is likely that you may go away from this film with a sense of despair (it might not be the film to watch last thing at night; although the most frightening thing about it may be the clothes people liked to wear in the 80s). But, after you have let it rest in you for a while, you may recognise its prophetic spirit. You may remember the lonely people, and realise that these are those whom we are called to serve, to love, to welcome. Human beings, one to another, are gifted with the power to heal the broken, to bind up wounds, to mend divided communities, and to participate in the redemption of the earth. The camera seems to look into the souls of its subjects, which is a necessary step if we are to heal each other. Reggio has said that, having entered a monastery at age 14, he grew up in effect in the middle ages, which was bad and good at the same time, and gave him a special preparation for life, a life of humility and service and prayer. I think it gave him a special preparation for cinema too; perhaps all directors should spend time in spiritual contemplation before they attempt to portray what it is to be human; in fact, I suspect most of the best do just that. At the end of Koyaanisqatsi, we will have been exhilarated and challenged; our field of vision will have been consumed by terrible beauty, our ears will have been honoured by music that seems to come from another world, our very senses will have been possessed by something that we have not seen before. And this is all good. But the question is, when we try to recall the human ant colony we just saw on screen, do we recognise ourselves in their faces? Those who have ears to hear, let them hear…


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Reno-Sparks and Carson Valley Real Estate
See Double-Digit Increases in 2015's First Quarter
RENO, Nev. (April 3, 2015) – Reno-Sparks real estate saw strong steady gains in the first quarter of 2015, with a 16 percent rise in sales volume and four percent increase in units sold. The median price of a home in the region jumped 17 percent to $265,000.
The figures are part of a report released by Lake Tahoe-based real estate company Chase International, and compare the prices and closings from January 1 through March 31, 2015 to the same time period of 2014.
Reno saw more movement in the sale of higher end homes, with units selling for more than $1 million up 31 percent. Sparks accounted for the majority of movement of homes selling for less than a million, with a nine percent jump.
Sue Lowe, corporate vice president for Chase International, notes that Reno-Sparks has been showing strong gains for the past couple years, due in no small part to the lack of inventory and the area's attraction of larger corporations and employment opportunities. Reno is on par with the rest of the nation. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) noted the Pending Home Sales Index, a forward looking indicator on contract signings, was up slightly in February, rebounding from a slight downward revision from January.
"Pending sales showed solid gains last month, driven by a steadily-improving labor market, mortgage rates hovering around 4 percent and the likelihood of more renters looking to hedge against increasing rents," said Lawrence Yun chief economist for NAR. "These factors bode well for the prospect of an uptick in sales in coming months."
Carson Valley experienced a whopping 24 percent jump in sales volume and 16 percent rise in units sold. The median price of a home in Carson Valley is up an impressive 16 percent to $291,000.
Headquartered in Lake Tahoe, Nevada since 1986, with nine offices in the region (Zephyr Cove, Glenbrook, Incline Village, Tahoe City, Squaw Valley, Truckee, South Lake Tahoe, Carson Valley and Reno) and one in London, England, Chase International and its exclusive affiliations handle a large share of the country's property. With 310 professional Realtors® boasting an array of industry certifications and the highest volume per sales agent in the area, Chase International successfully represents homes at all price levels. For more information about Chase International, visit www.chaseinternational.com.

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The explosion of hatred and intolerance that caused the deaths of 129 people in Paris on November 13 has wonderfully concentrated the business mind. A little publicised report from America warns politicians and multinational CEOs that the phenomenal growth of Hindu and Muslim affiliated populations could be a force for economic development, or a bomb about to hit the world around 2050 with the force—and aimlessness—of a religious tsunami. For that reason, a small experiment in Interfaith Empowerment will be worth watching in London's East End next year, says Trevor Grundy.
Early next year, a small team of interfaith volunteers—backed by a handful of 'enlightened' American and British companies—will attempt to bring awareness of The Divine into the lives of what the Algerian psychiatrist/philosopher and writer Frantz Fanon called 'the wretched of the earth'.
Small teams of volunteers will talk to men, women and children who are presently without hope about the power of God to change their lives in what was once one of the most rundown parts of the United Kingdom, London's East End.
The London borough was a 19th century haven for refugees from the Tsar's Russia, for Jews fleeing Nazi Germany in the 1930s and for tens of thousands of Asians from Idi Amin's Uganda in the early 1970s.
The planned meetings between those with strong religious faith and those who know little about organised religions but a great deal about poverty will be known as The Empowerment Project. The job of interfaith volunteers from Britain's Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist and Jewish communities will be to inject the hopeless with hope.
That's the aim, anyhow.
'I believe that through interfaith collaboration, we will be able to help those experiencing a wide-range of socio-economic risks and problems, including displacement, unemployment, isolation, crime, addiction and extremism to do what we can to promote the UN's newly adopted sustainable development goals,' says Brian Grim, director of the Washington DC-based Religious Freedom and Business Foundation (RFBF).
He says a special empowerment curriculum has been composed, drawing on the teachings of the Jewish Bible and Torah, the New Testament, the Koran, Book of Mormon and various Hindu scriptures.
The job of interfaith volunteers will not be to teach trades but to encourage the unemployed to seek work that will be useful to society and, at the same time, fulfil them spiritually.
He says the planned Empowerment Scheme will be launched at Westminster Cathedral in London in February and that it has the backing of not only sections of big business in the US and UK but also the United Nations and Pope Francis in Rome.
'This is what the Pope wants,' Grim asserts. 'He wants the international business community to commit itself to social progress. We have responded to this call and are working towards the alleviation of so many looming social problems—the East End of London first, other parts of the world next. We don't have a slogan but if we did then I think it should be this—People before Profits. I believe that the days of big companies existing only to make profits is drawing to an end—not only in America but also in the UK and Europe and other parts of the world that include Africa and the Far East.'
Those without religious beliefs who are victims of poverty, discrimination, often drug abuse and crime tend to ignore the well-fed and well-housed telling them what to do and how to live their lives.
Whether the Empowerment Project lights a fire and spreads light and warmth, as Grim believes it will, from the East End to other parts of Britain, then Europe and other parts of the world, remains of course to be seen. No-one's holding their breath. But acorns have been known to turn into oaks. And most people say they're sick and tired of seeing thin people make fat profits for the world's already stinking rich.
Grim's visit to London coincided with the release in America of a report published by the foundation which Grim leads — a report called 'Changing Religion — Changing Economies'.
Ignored in the UK, the report contains a wealth of statistics revealing the remarkable growth of religiously affiliated communities throughout the world.
It says that religious populations are projected to outgrow unaffiliated populations worldwide by a factor of 23 between 2010 and 2050. This will increase religious diversity and alter the distribution of wealth. The report, which draws on statistics issued by the UN and Pew Research Centre in the US, says: 'This growing religious diversity can become an economic strength if national and business leaders promote interfaith understanding, protect minority groups' human rights and advance freedom of religion or belief, thereby ensuring sustainable and peaceful development for all.'
Among the report's findings is that the rising economic fortunes of Hindus and the rising numbers of Muslims will produce 'a more economically and diverse planet, while the position of Christian populations will be weakened overall'.
At the same time, the growth of the global religiously unaffiliated populations is slowing at a much faster rate than global population growth, although their economic growth is expected to track global trends in the years ahead. Although population growth among Buddhists is expected to stagnate, economic growth is expected to be on par with global economic growth, largely due to the economic rise of China, where half of all Buddhists and two-thirds of all religiously unaffiliated people live.
Hindu populations are expected to experience the sharpest increase in economic strength of all major faith groups.
The economic gains for Hindu populations are largely driven by the rising fortunes of India. Yet Hindus in the US also contribute significantly to the global economic resources available to Hindus. The size of the Hindu American population has almost doubled since 2008 to more than two million and they are now among the wealthiest of all Americans.
The economic power of Hindus and other Indians was on display during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to California and his more recent visit to the UK, where he was acclaimed by many of the country's 1.5 million Hindus at Wembley Stadium.
Globally, the report shows that economic growth among the Muslim population is expected to significantly outpace global economic growth because the number of Muslims in the world is expected to nearly double between 2010-2050. 'Indeed, Muslims are expected to lead the world in population growth compared with other religious groups, despite global trends among the Muslim populations for lower fertility. For instance, in Iran today the total fertility rate has dropped below replacement level of 2.1 children per woman.'
The report underlines, if needs be once again, the now crying need for interfaith understanding.
It also points out that despite the growing 'Hinduisation' of India, it will by 2050 contain the world's largest Muslim population, even surpassing Indonesia. 'This will make Asia the Muslim world's centre of economic power. The study finds that more than half of the economic influence associated with Muslim populations will come from the Asia-Pacific region in the decades ahead.'
Surprisingly to most people, only one of the world's leading economies is projected to have a majority Christian population—the United States.
Christianity—so in decline in Britain and most parts of Europe—will continue to flourish in Africa, 'which is projected to grow economically but not commensurate with the demographic growth. Half of the world's demographic growth will occur in Africa but a significantly smaller share of the world's economic growth will occur there'.
China is of particular interest to those watching world economic trends and the rise of religious fundamentalism.
The report says: 'China's religious landscape presents a clear picture of the importance of successfully navigating religious diversity. Aside from India, China has more religious believers than any other country—some 600 million. But today in China almost one in two people follow a faith, including 244 million separately following Buddhism (half of all on the planet), 68 million Christians (the world's seventh largest) and approximately 25 million Muslims, who constitute the world's 17th largest Muslim population, after Saudi Arabia and before Yemen.
And towards the end of the report come these chilling words: 'The Globe's growing religious diversity might be one of the 21st century's most important developments, especially as it is backed by growing and shifting wealth. This could be very good for innovation and sustainable development—if accompanied by increases in human rights and interfaith understanding. If not, social hostilities involving religion ranging from discrimination and hate crimes to terrorism and conflict may continue to rise.'
The American report on the growth of religion and a 270-page Islamic Human rights Commission (IHRC) report 'Environment of Hate: The New Normal for Muslims in the UK' make for grim reading.
The Paris attacks have forced France to face the ugly reality of life for so many young Muslims face in les banlieues, the housing estates surrounding Paris and other centres of wealth in France where education has broken down and anger is on the rise.
Experts have long since warned of the danger brewing in such run-down areas.
Mathieu Guidere, a professor of Islamist psychology at the University of Toulouse, told The Times (November 18, 2015) that these Muslim ghettoes were a perfect breeding ground for terrorists. He cited the explosive cocktail of strong immigration, social exclusion, a lot of unemployment, very little integration and the infiltration of religious radicals.
And Muslim anger is boiling not only in France and Belgium but also in Britain.
The IHRC report, released in November, says that Muslims in Britain now feel targeted by the media and political institutions 'which in their understanding contribute heavily towards a deteriorating climate of fear, a rise in far-right groups and a rise of anti-Muslim racism per se. As a result they (Muslims) feel pressured to modify their behaviour and in some instances feel that this is the deliberate goal of government and the political classes'.
The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, said that the report's findings were 'a serious reproach to our society's most human ideals and values'.
A small but timely interfaith experiment in London's East End could be something of value to Britain's jihadist watchers, given they have the time and inclination to turn away for a moment or two from their computer screens.


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The flu season starts around October and peaks around February. At this time all of the pharmacies are starting to push flu shots on consumers without fully explaining the risks that come with their toxic ingredients.
One such consumer re-wrote and posted on Facebook the following conversation between her and the pharmacist at Ride-Aid in a post that's going viral on social media:
Consumer: "May I please have the package insert for the flu vaccine?"
Rite-Aid Pharmacist: "Why?"
C: "So I can read it."
P: "Which one?"
C: "The one advertised with the little banners on every aisle."
P: "I will print you the information sheet."
C: "No, that's not the same thing."
P: "What do you want to know? I can tell you."
C: "I would just like to read the whole thing before I consider getting one…side effects, contraindications, effectiveness, ingredients like mercury."
P: "I don't think I have any. Let me check. [checks] Sorry, I can't give you one until the box is empty, because it has to stay in the box. And there isn't any thimerisol in the single dose flu shot any more. I can print you the information sheet."
Pharmacy co-worker with big smile at me: "Hi, I found one." (hands insert to P, hands to me).
This type of conversation is becoming increasingly common as pharmacists adjust to the demands of curious customers. Unfortunately, many people are not lucky enough to find someone who will hand them an actual insert.
The hand out that most people receive, believe it or not, does not include the most vital vaccine safety information when it comes to risks.
For example, this is the information sheet people receive about Fluzone® High-Dose (a flu shot that shows 105 controversial senior citizens deaths right after the clinical trials of the vaccine among other adverse effects): view the information sheet here.
And this is the insert that shows all the adverse effects that happened during and after clinical studies; severe reactions reported after the vaccine arrived on the market, and other risks: view the insert here.
The patient sheet is only one single-column normal-font page long and the worst side effect it mentions is headache. On the other hand, the insert is four double-column small-font pages, and the side effects include a few dozen that are severe or life-threatening, including the potential of causing death.
The shocking information found in the actual insert that doctors (and on a rare occasion, patients) receive exists for every vaccination available.
Besides the side effects, from the insert we learn about the actual vaccine ingredients. They vary by manufacturer, and some are more toxic than the other, but all have at least one controversial and unhealthy ingredient.
What Exactly is in Flu Vaccines?
ProCon.org, a source that analyzes the pros and cons of controversial issues, has listed all the vaccination ingredients by type and manufacturer.
Fluzone contains:
Formaldehyde: A chemical usually used in building materials, as well as industrial fungicide. In medical laboratories, it is used as a preservative. Long-term effects have not been fully studied, as the National Cancer Institute admits. A study of funeral industry workers found a link between formaldehyde and myeloid lukemia, and professionals such as anatomists and embalmers reported increased risks of leukemia and brain cancer when working with formaldehyde.
Octylphenol ethoxylate (Triton X-100): is a product created by a few chemical companies including DOW. It is used for "wetting, detergency, superior hard surface, metal cleaning and excellent emulsification" in paints, coatings, oilfield chemicals, textiles, and industrial cleaners. In 1995 an article raised a question if this chemical is toxic to the reproductive system. In the fact sheet for Triton, the chemical is listed as possibly toxic to specifically the female reproductive system, and mutagenic for mammalian somatic cells (may change DNA of skin, bones, blood and connective tissue cells.
Thimerosal (standard dosage multi-dose vial): is a mercury-based preservative used in flu shots and some childhood vaccines. The ingredient has caused a lot of controversy since 1990s. It is a neurotoxin; it can cause nerve damage, and FDA knows of numerous cases of mercury poisoning caused by thimerosal.
Other ingredients in Fluzone are: sodium phosphate-buffered isotonic sodium chloride solution and gelatin
(Read more about Fluzone reactions here).
Other flu shots are made from different potentially toxic ingredients:
Afluria (Trivalent) contains:
Monobasic sodium phosphate (MSP): when used in high doses during colon cleansing, it has caused acute phosphate nephropathy, and permanent impairment of renal functions. It has also caused seizures, and cardiac arrhythmias.
Dibasic sodium phosphate and monobasic potassium phosphate: Phosphates are often used in food as preservatives, acidifying, and emulsifying agents. German researchers concluded that it is "damaging to health," especially to the renal function, and is linked to cardiovascular and overall mortality.
Potassium chloride: has been most commonly linked to digestive problems and vomiting, but in severe cases it can lead to severe allergic reactions, chest pains, irregular heartbeat, confusion, and paralysis.
Calcium chloride: may lead to cardiovascular issues.
Sodium taurodeoxycholate: have been associated to promote tumor growth, particularly in pancreas, colon, and throat, studies show.
Neomycin sulfate: in rare cases has been linked to drowsiness, loss of hearing, difficulty breathing, rash, and weakness.
Polymyxin B: is an antibiotic, whose side effects include neurotoxic and nephrotoxic reactions: rising blood levels, dizziness, apnea, fever, and headache.
Mercury: a heavy metal responsible for poisoning, and damage to many organs leading to severe illnesses, including severe insomnia, and neurological disorders.
Beta-propiolactone is a carcinogen and a possible toxin to liver, skin, respiratory tract, and gastrointestinal tract.
While the amounts of these chemicals may be small, there have been very few studies done on any variation of combining these chemicals together, and their interaction with thousands of chemicals in our environment and food we encounter every day, as well as the cumulative effect.
It's worth mentioning that over $3 billion has been paid out to vaccine courts by the government since 1986, when a law was passed that exempted vaccine makers from being sued. Many, many people, especially kids have been paralyzed, and havehad seizures after receiving a flu shot, and yet the pharmaceutical industry continues patenting new vaccines with even more toxins.
Taking all that into consideration, the most important thing to know is the importance of doing your own research to make an educated decision with the help of your doctor and, hopefully, the full vaccine insert rather than a watered down "information sheet."
For the full list of vaccines and their ingredients please visit this site.
Still have questions about vaccines? Don't miss this year's biggest and most important event, the investigative 7 part docu-series: The Truth About Vaccines, playing FREE online August 17-23, 2017. Click HERE To Watch Now.
Recommended reading:
9-year-old Paralyzed After a Flu Vaccine and She Is Not The Only One
"I Am Tired of All the Nonsense" — Doctor Speaks Out On the FLU SHOT and Is Forced to Apologize. Here's What He Wanted You to Know
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Hello Lovelies,
Today I have a guest post for you all from my lovely school friend Hattie who is a nail painting extraordinaire. I can paint my nails one colour pretty well but nail art just isn't my thing, however this lovely lady knows her stuff. So I sent her a message on the good old Facey B asking her if she could possibly write a snazzy nail art post, and that she did!
During a quite period in the office today I had a look through my emails and realised she had already sent it over (a seriously speedy lady) so here it is, some beautiful Galaxy nails, I may just have to give it a try myself!!!
Galaxy nail tutorial:
1. So first I painted my nails with a dark purple, but any dark colours that resemble the night sky will do. I used' Revlon Parfumerie- Wild violets'. This is their scented range so leaves your nails smelling super tasty!
2. Next I used a sponge and dipped it in yellow polish. The yellow I used was 'Seventeen, Quicker, Slicker, Colour- Lemon Tart.' You need to make sure you dab the sponge onto a tissue/cotton pad before applying it to the nail so you get a very faded sponge affect line down your nail. This yellow is the base for the galaxy effect, every other colour will go around this yellow.
3. Dip the sponge into an orange polish. The orange I used was '17 Lasting Fix- Orange Soda.' When you apply this colour again dab off any excess polish and dab the colour either side of the yellow line.
4. Repeat this with red and dark blue. I used 'Rimmel, Lasting Finish 030 Double Decker Red.' Place the red over the orange again dabbing off excess polish. Apply the blue over all the colours including the yellow, making sure again you dab off any excess polish as you want the other colours to show through.
5. For the stars you need a dotting tool. You can get these from good nail brands online, or copy me and get a set of them on ebay! I bought a pack of brushes and dotting tools from ebay for about £4!! BARGAIN! You need to dip the tool into a white/baby pink. I used 'Topshop Nail Polish- 201 Milkshake.' When dabbing the dots on you need to spread the out and less is definitely more. With some of them I crossed though them/flicked them off slightly to the side to resemble shooting stars.
6. Finally you need to apply a glitter top coat. Any glitter nail polish will do. I used 'Sinful Colours- 831 Hottie.'
There you have it a lovely set of Galaxy nails. Follow me on Instagram for more nail designs.
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British artist, designer and author Dominic Wilcox recently created a series of playful breakfast accessories that encourage children to eat in the morning. For some children, breakfast is the last thing on their mind when they wake up. Wilcox decided to tackle this problem by making breakfast more appealing -- turning the most important meal of the day into a playful experience that children would look forward to.
Working in collaboration with Kellogg's, Wilcox came up with seven different breakfast accessories that put an unexpected twist on the traditional morning meal. Each of the devices is designed to move the child from their bedroom to the breakfast table in the most fun way possible. For children that frequently oversleep, there is a wireless talking pillow that allows family members to rouse kids from a deep slumber. For children who make it to the table, there are a number of other playful breakfast accessories to choose from including an energy- detecting spoon, a Soggy-O-Meter bowl that monitors cereal sogginess levels and even a food serving drone.
The playful devices turn an uninspiring morning ritual into something playful and unexpected. Instead of waking up and sitting down to the same weekday meal, children can use the breakfast accessories to start their day off with a creative and engaging activity. In addition to his collaboration with Kellogg's, Wilcox is known for a myriad of memorable projects including his ''Stained Glass Driverless Sleeper Car of the Future' concept and his 'Reinvention of Normal' documentary.
These Playful Devices Encourage Children to Eat in the Morning
Katherine Pendrill — September 3, 2015 — Art & Design
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The Sweet Spot.
The sweet wines of Bordeaux are too often overlooked. They were at the height of their fame and success in the 19th century, whereas now they are too often relegated to a dessert wine after dinner, when everyone is already replete, or as an optional add-on to a Bordeaux wine tour.
The wines have an undeserved reputation for being expensive. They are certainly costly, and difficult, to produce. Low yields, labour intensive, risky harvests, but they are rarely expensive to buy, certainly not compared to many Bordeaux reds. Sweet Bordeaux wines merit a closer look. Do get yourself to Sauternes, it has never been easier or more exciting. Add an extra day (or two) on your next Bordeaux wine tour – it's nearer than Pauillac and no further than Saint Emilion and every wine tourist finds time to go there.
When I say Sauternes, I really mean Sweet Bordeaux. Did you know there are 15 different appellations in Bordeaux where sweet wines can be made? Some are really tiny and don't make sweet wine every year. The first person to list them all in the comments below will receive a signed copy of my new book 'The Drinking Woman's Diet'.
So what is so exciting? First the wines themselves: wine makers are producing sweet Bordeaux wines that are brighter, lighter and perfectly adapted to so many drinking opportunities, from aperitif, to fish, from roast chicken to blue cheese. Try them with spicy food and there are always the classic matches of foie gras and dessert – but be bold, don't limit yourselves to the classics. The producers don't – they will show you the way. The doors of Sauternes chateaux are now thrown wide open for amateurs and enthusiasts alike to sample the wines alongside all sorts of food options.
The area is beautiful. The rolling hills of the Sauternes plateau, the vines of Barsac along the Garonne and the limestone slopes of Saint Croix du Mont, Cadillac and Loupiac on the right bank are often swathed in the legendary early morning mists, responsible for the noble rot and adding to the romantic atmosphere. In amongst all this there is a wealth of wonderful architecture, witness to the historic and prosperous past of the region and the success of these fine wines.
One such gem is Château Lafaurie Peyraguey, a 1er Grand Classé (a first growth) in the heart of Sauternes – just down the slope from Château d'Yquem (always the reference).
Dating back to the 13th century, this proud, fortress-like construction has always been an iconic part of the diverse architecture of the appellation. Renovations were under taken by the previous owners but under the new ownership of Sylvio Denz it is really enjoying a renaissance, with the opening in June of the Lalique Hotel as a 400th birthday present to the estate.
Denz is no stranger to wine; he owns a wine auction house in his native Switzerland, vineyards in Spain and Italy and Château Péby Faugères and Château Faugères in Saint Emilion and Château Cap de Faugères in Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux. Lalique is no stranger to wine either. Rene Lalique was from the town of Ay in Champagne, (a Lalique discovery trail opened there this spring). He designed a collection of Yquem carafes and glasses in 1934, and a Barsac collection in 1939.
This is the third Lalique hotel, La Villa René Lalique opened in 2015 (a Relais & Châteaux 5 star hotel and 2 star restaurant) and Château Hochberg in 2016, both in Alsace where the crystal is made.
The decor at The Hotel Lalique in Sauternes is amazing, there is Lalique crystal everywhere; the door handles, the arm rests of chairs and sofas, crystal panels of the signature grape motif inlaid into the furniture, crystal vine leaf light fittings and chandeliers and vases and other objets d'art scattered around the rooms and check out the taps. It's like a permanent crystal treasure hunt.
A modern extension (glass of course) houses the restaurant; the ceiling is decorated with gold crystal Semillon leaves. More Lalique pieces grace the tables, including perfect replicas of the salt and pepper mills co-created by René Lalique and Peugeot in 1924.
It takes quite a chef to compete with all this and Jérôme Schilling, the former executive chef of Villa René Lalique, (two Michelin stars) rises to the challenge with a menu that plays with different ways of using Sauternes in preparing the food as well as serving it. In his opinion 'Sweet wine brings other foods into the realm of haute cuisine'. I'll drink to that.
Lalique at Lafaurie Peyraguey is set to be an excellent showcase for Sauternes, if you were waiting for an excuse to get down there this is it.
Sauternes is not a one-stop shop; there are plenty of other things that merit the trip.
When you are sitting at your table in the Lalique restaurant you look straight across the vines to neighbouring Château Sigalas Rabaud, another 1855 1st growth. You can't miss the bright red parasols on the sunny terrace. I've mentioned Sigalas Rabaud before, due to the dynamism of owner-wine maker Laure de Lambert Compeyrot. Since taking over the family property in 2006, she has added two dry white wines to their portfolio, including a 100% dry Sémillon, and a 'natural' sweet wine (i.e. without sulphur). Called Le 5 It is a typical example of a move in the region toward brighter, lighter wines. She is just as dynamic in wine tourism, she has opened the doors of the traditional one storey Chartreuse, where you can happily spend an afternoon sipping her wines on the terrace: Sauternes – the perfect siesta wine.
The most spectacular Chartreuse in the sweet wine region of Bordeaux is Château de Cérons, taking its name from the appellation with one of the smallest productions in Bordeaux.
Château de Cérons is a listed historic monument, built in the early 17th century on a gravel terrace overlooking the Garonne River.
Xavier and Caroline Perromat, who took over the family estate in 2012, will make you feel at home under the trees in their park overlooking the beautiful 12th century church. Settle in to enjoy a picnic with a by the glass selection of the dry white and red Graves that the property produces, their rosé and of course their flagship sweet Cérons.
If you want a more substantial lunch, Chateau Guiraud back in Sauternes has also recently opened a restaurant, La Chapelle, in the beautiful old chapel in the grounds next to the Château. As well as Château Guiraud by the glass, they have a really good selection of half bottles of Sauternes and Barsac on the wine list, a great way to taste your way across the appellation.
It's not all about food and wine in Sauternes, you can also just hang out, literally. Château Rayne Vigneau, another 1st growth, sits right at the top of the plateau of Sauternes, considered by many locals to be some of the best terroir in the region. Their hillsides of vines run down from the fairy-tale chateau – still lived in by the previous owner of the vineyard – with views across the Ciron valley.
To get a better viewpoint, don a harness and hoist yourself up a 200-year-old Cedar tree, here you can sip your wine seated at a suspended table high above the vines. Or get up close and personal with the terroir on a horse back tour through the different soils that make up this beautiful region. Returning to the chateau, you can blend wines from the individual grape varieties to create your very own blend of Sauternes.
Barsac and Sauternes are often said in the same breath. Barsac is one of the five villages that makeup the appellation, but the only one that has the choice to put its name on the wine labels. When you come you really should visit Barsac too. It is lower than the Sauternes plateau, closer to the Garonne, on a soil dominated by limestone with a thin layer of red, iron dominated clay and sand giving wines a lovely freshness – a trend towards which most sweet wine producers are now working. There are two first growths in Barsac: Chateau Climens and Château Coutet. Visit them both.
Château Climens is owned and run by Berenice Lurton and she is passionate about Biodynamics. A visit to Climens will allow you to discover the wines but also get an understanding of biodynamics with a visit to her 'tisanerie', a special plant and herb drying room dedicated to biodynamic preparations. Climens was one of the Bordeaux vineyards that produced no wine at all in 2017 due to the terrible frost early in the season.
Nearby Château Coutet is also a must see. It is an impressive 13th century fortress with its own chapel and the cellars are in what used to be the stables of the Lur Saluces family, then owners of Château d'Yquem. The Baly family now owns and runs the property and they offer a warm welcome. What I really enjoyed was a unique way of understanding the aromatic complexity of these wines. With a local jam maker, owner Aline Baly has created a range of grape preserves from the emblematic grapes of the region, one from Sauvignon grapes, one from Muscadelle and one from Sémillon. There is also one made from Sémillon affected by botrytis, which really educates the palate as to how the complexity of these great sweet wines develops. Tasting each of these is a great introduction to how the different elements come together to make these special wines.
One day is just not long enough to discover everything there is on offer. It is a good job there is a new hotel here If you wait a while, you will be able to enjoy more Sauternes hospitality at Château d'Arche. This Classified Growth has operated a hotel in the 17th century château since before I arrived in town. Now everything is getting an upgrade. The cellars first, they are investing over three million euros in an eco friendly winery, with a vegetal roof and wooden architecture to blend in with the surrounding area. This will also give them room to welcome visitors with an emphasis on discovering the unique viticulture needed to create a great sweet wine. The hotel will also be renovated with and there are rumours of a high-end spa. A little relaxation after all this activity? Watch this space.
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Happy Holidays!
Monday, December 22, 2014
Friday Roundup
Friday, December 19, 2014
It's been a busy week- I finally got the (mini) tree up and made 100 chocolate covered cherries, on top of the normal hustle and bustle of work and Christmas. Wednesday we hopped on a plane to New Orleans. Thursday was spent driving from New Orleans to Jackson, Mississippi- with a slight unexpected detour through Kentwood, Louisiana, hometown of Britney Spears, a fact drilled into my mind from watching endless hours of Pop Up Video in 1999. But random stops in places like this make road trips the best.
I'm currently in Mississippi and avoiding Twitter because I haven't had a chance to listen to the final Serial podcast yet.
We're shooting a good friend's wedding this weekend, I'm excited to get to explore a little bit around a town I've never visited before and catch up with friends.
Here's some fun things for y'all (yes, I just typed y'all, for probably the first time ever.)
Other podcasts, for all of you looking to fill the Serial sized void in your life.
Christmas decor ideas
Work Productivity Tips...Yes, I realize it sounds really boring, but this list is full of good stuff! Mainly, it makes me feel better about some of my, seemingly odd, ways of getting work done.
RIP Mufasa- death in children's movies
The 19th century's equivalent to online dating...
"How Real is 'Homeland'?" (Teresa! Read this!)
FAIR TRADE bedding that is ORGANIC and simplistically beautiful. Someone tell Jason this is what I want for my birthday and Christmas.
Pretend snow...I know a few little ones who would like this!
Easy & useful Mason Jar DIY
and kittens. The End.
A Weekend In: Victoria, BC
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Last weekend Patrick and I woke up at the break of dawn and boarded a boat to Victoria, BC for a little getaway weekend. Believe it or not it was the first time that we have gotten away together without Mylo! This was totally unintentional but to be honest I'm kicking myself for not making it happen sooner. We are both so independent that we have had lots of time away from Mylo individually but just haven't made the effort to get away together. It was sooo fun! It made us both look even more forward to our trip to Argentina in February. I love my child but it was very refreshing to just have Patrick and I together, like it was for the seven years before he was born.
We stayed at the historical Empress Hotel right on the waterfront in a very classy Victorian-style room. Most people hit the Butchart Gardens and have "high tea" but we really just wanted to relax and take it easy so we mostly wandered around the cute little streets, popped into shops, ate delicious food and took in the festive décor of the city. Our one planned activity was a trip to the Willow Stream Spa in our hotel—which both of us agreed were some of the best treatments we've ever had.
One of the highlights in Victoria for us was the Victoria Public Market, which is a fabulous indoor open market with great little local restaurants, cheeses, wine, vegetables, olive oils, etc. We wandered around in there and Patrick had "the best grilled cheese of his life" at Salt Spring Island Cheese. We also had a great dinner at The Mint and divine brunch at Jam Cafe. We'll be back!
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New Movie: While We're Young
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Have you seen the preview for the new movie While We're Young? It looks really good to me. Is it weird that I relate more to the older couple than the younger one? 30 is kind of that in-between age I guess, not a "carefree" twenty-something but also not a full blown adult yet. Or maybe that's just wishful thinking….
Will you see the movie? Check out the preview below, I hope it gets good reviews.
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Wedding Wednesday: A Photo...
Just a pretty picture for you today as I'm headed out to catch a flight. We're headed to Jackson Mississippi to watch good friends say I do. And take photos of course :)
Speaking of friends weddings, we just added a small gallery to our website of some photos from Andrew & Kaitlin's wedding in Santa Barbra last fall. Jason was actually the best man in this wedding! After much debate, we realized it was impossible for someone to be a good best man while simultaneously getting amazing photos of the whole day so another photographer shot the majority of the day and Jason only picked up his camera for a few minutes. You can see more of Andrew & Kaitlin here...
Seaweed from Santa...
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Yep, you read that right. Have you heard of marimos?
At a Christmas party over the weekend, I got one in a gift exchange. Although, when I first pulled the mason jar full of water out of a gift bag, the room was dark, and I was pretty sure someone had given me a dead fish!
I read the accompanying card (and managed to get to better light) and discovered that I was the proud owner of a marimo, and they are awesome!
Marimo basically means seaweed ball in Japanese. They are a technically a ball of algae that's alive and will grow up to a half of an inch per year.
These little fuzzy green balls are prized in Japan, and since they live so long, they actually will be passed down as heirlooms. They are thought to be symbols of everlasting love and to bring good luck.
I'm thrilled that they seem to be a fairly easy plant to care for (even for me!). Basically, you have to change the water every 1-2 weeks and keep it out of direct sunlight.
All in all, a super unique and interesting gift!
Image via Doodle Birdie check out their beautiful Marimo Terrariums on Etsy!
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Monday Motivation
Monday, December 15, 2014
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Friday Roundup
Friday, December 12, 2014
this amazing hotel. Should be very festive and relaxing. If you have any tips about Victoria, send them my way!
Hope you have fun weekend plans. Here are some links to kick us off.
Why Serial is driving you crazy....or not.
Also, if Seinfeld was Serial.
Amazing map that took me down the rabbit hole. I love looking at the 1900 version.
These curated gift boxes are GORGEOUS.
ICYMI, our royals met theirs.
Festive and delicious, I might actually try this recipe!
Incredible video.
This made me laugh. I really want a picture of Rafa in a Santa hat.
Pretty, minimal, holiday decor.
Awards season has officially begun, who got snubbed.
Hope you have fun weekend plans. Here are some links to kick us off.
Why Serial is driving you crazy....or not.
Also, if Seinfeld was Serial.
Amazing map that took me down the rabbit hole. I love looking at the 1900 version.
These curated gift boxes are GORGEOUS.
ICYMI, our royals met theirs.
Festive and delicious, I might actually try this recipe!
Incredible video.
This made me laugh. I really want a picture of Rafa in a Santa hat.
Pretty, minimal, holiday decor.
Awards season has officially begun, who got snubbed.
A Gift to Give: Uxibal for the 30/30 Project
Thursday, December 11, 2014
If you're looking for a perfect present for your sister or a friend, or perhaps a great clutch for holiday parties, here you go! The 30/30 Project teamed up with the Uxibal, (one of my favorite brands!) to bring you the Julia Clutch.
So that means, with one beautiful clutch, you're supporting the women in Guatemala who make AND giving to The 30/30 Project, who's mission is to build health care centers in areas of the world with high HIV rates.
Check it out here, along with other great gifts that support 30/30.
And don't worry, there's still plenty of time to order before the holidays!
I'll be giving a few as gifts AND carrying mine with me to a few holiday parties this month since it goes so well with my new favorite gold jumpsuit! The clutch is the perfect size to fit your phone, lip gloss and a small wallet (or a selection of cards and cash from your larger wallet as I do).
Thanks for the photos Mitchell Overton!
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'tis the Season...
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
...for engagements!
Raise your hand if you know someone who just got engaged! The time between Thanksgiving and New Years is ALWAYS filled with engagements.
I LOVE this card made by my good friend Rosanna of Iron Curtain Press. I've spent a good chunk of the last week hanging around with Rosanna while in LA and my love of giving cards has been renewed.
This would be perfect to send along with my favorite gift to give a newly engaged friend, a gift certificate for a manicure! Really, it's the perfect thing as everyone will be asking to see her new ring.
Best Buddies
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Look at these two buddies! I love seeing them "playing" together. When I was pregnant we worried that Rafa wouldn't adjust well to a new baby around. I read a few websites online and when I was in the hospital just after his delivery we had my mom bring a little blanket that he had been wrapped in home so that he could smell the new baby scent and being to be introduced.
I'm not sure if that little blankie made any difference but it turns out that all of our fears were completely unfounded. I wouldn't say that Rafa is crazy about Mylo but he is so patient with him and even let's him chase him around the house when he's in the right mood. Mylo on the other hand is OBSESSED with Rafa. Just mentioning his name brings a smile to his face, even when he is in the midst of a tantrum or has just fallen down. I love watching them together, my little babes.
Myles trying to share his bottle
Monday Motivation
Monday, December 8, 2014
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Friday Roundup
Friday, December 5, 2014
So you might recall that Jason and I came to Los Angles to shoot that lovely book themed wedding after Thanksgiving, well I never went home. What can I say? I'm always up for a change in scenery and changing plans on a whim!
So I'm still down in sunny/rainy California working remotely from my friend Rosanna's studio space and catching up with some of my favorite people. I definitely feel like I'm right where I'm supposed to be for the week- being inspired being around other creatives and getting to cuddle my niece and nephew.
I miss Jason, who had to go back to Seattle for work (and the cat!) but I'm having a lovely time and I'm so thankful to have a job where it's possible for me to get work done in other places :)
PS. The added bonus of hanging out at Rosanna's studio, PF Candle is in the same building. It smells AMAZING.
The 'Christmas Story' cameo in 'Elf'' and other little known facts about the movie.
American malls circa 1989...super interesting photos!
Incase you're in the market for an ugly Christmas sweater...OR for fancier parties, shedding some light on dress codes.
The Hipster Business Name Generator had me laughing for 10 minutes straight.
About cats...
Just in time for Christmas cards, here are some hilarious family photos.
Just in time for Christmas cards, here are some hilarious family photos.
I felt right on trend when Teresa sent me this article on Pantone's color of the year for 2015 and it happened to be the exact color of shirt I was wearing!
Would you have a black & gold ombré tree?
Running can reduce aging? Why didn't anyone tell me this sooner?!?
Before "babe" was used romantically, you might have been someone's "flutter-mouse"
Don't forget to check out the 30/30 Project gift line for your holiday shopping needs, the t-shirts are going fast! The clutches are my favorite, perfect for a gift or to take to a holiday party :)
Holiday Nail Art
Thursday, December 4, 2014
So I got a manicure yesterday for the holidays (above!) and I went a little wild by adding one fingernail of glitter to each hand. I've never done this before but I keep seeing it around town and I thought it would add a little cheer to my normal paint...and I love it! I might get even more brave and go for something bold like the nail art below by Black Magic Nails at Bang Salon on Capitol Hill. What do you think?? I love the long pointy style that is in right now but I know I would get a lot of comments.
Labels: beauty essentials, fashion, holiday
Wedding Wednesday: Books!
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Cures for the Winter Blues: Pride and Prejudice!
It has been downright frigid here in Seattle and the winter blues are setting in. I have been trying to think of fun wintery activities to keep me positive, cue the "Cures for the Winter Blues" series. I'd love any recommendations that you all have as well, I know we can all use some fresh ideas to get through these dark months.
Do you have movies or series that you watch annually at a certain time of year? Jenny and I always watch Little Women during the holidays, it's a fun tradition and a wonderful movie (young Christian Bale, swoon). This November I watched all six hours of the 1995 BBC Pride and Prejudice miniseries staring Colin Firth in all his glory as Mr. Darcy. It was wonderful. I watched it via Amazon Prime so I had available on my phone, TV and computer and watched it in little pieces at the gym, in the evenings, and whenever I had a free moment. Perpetually sunny and summer-like, cheerful-movie-rural-England is a lovely place to escape to on these winter days.
After I finished I went down the internet Pride and Prejudice rabbit-hole and discovered that there is a new BBC two-part movie called Death Comes to Pemberley which just showed on Masterpiece and I'm dying to watch. It is a murder mystery that takes place after Elizabeth Bennett and Darcy are married and settled at Pemberley and looks very entertaining. It stars two of my favorite TV actors, Matthew Goode (The Good Wife) as Wickham and Matthew Rhys (The Americans) as Darcy.
PS. More P&P adaptations, ranked.
Also, just because we all need a winter-smile, Darcy in the lake:
Labels: Cures for the Winter Blues, TV
What Gets You in the Holiday Spirit?
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Where did this Jenny go? I'm not sure! The tree is definitely not up yet this year. Instead, I'm struggling to find inspiration to get one at all.
This usually is my favorite time of the year but somehow this time around, I'm just not feeling it. Last year at this time, I was living on a bus somewhere in the middle of the country and couldn't wait to get home and bake some Christmas cookies. This year, I want to pretend like it's still September.
How about some a shimmying Hugh Grant to get me in the mood for Christmas?
One of Teresa and my former college roommates sent out this clip from Love Actually, and it definitely helped a little bit! This movie was constantly on around Christmastime at our house in college. Not only does it put me in the holiday spirit, but it reminds me of cozying up with roommates on a Saturday morning (or a Tuesday at 3pm...). At one roommate's wedding, a group of us actually performed our own version of Hugh Grant's dance!
Even though I'm not running out to chop down a tree quite yet, at least it put a smile on my face and made me feel like cuddling up to watch some Christmas movies and maybe start listening to some Christmas music.
Here's the full clip if you're in the mood...
What gets you in the holiday spirit?
World AIDS Day
Monday, December 1, 2014
Today is World AIDS Day...
Just for fun, a throwback...here's a photo of Teresa and I along with a few friends WAY back in 2005, in a march to Parliament in Cape Town, South Africa protesting the lack of availability of Antiretrovirals.
What can you do?
Here's an update from the 30/30 Project...
Consider joining Teresa and I in supporting the 30/30 Project, also check out the holiday gift line.
Apple is donating a portion of it's sales to (RED) today.
If you'd like to learn more...
Time has a piece on the history of HIV/AIDS
7 Facts
Check out Prince Harry's video in support
"Closing the gap in prevention and treatment"
and here's something from Teresa's brother, Ryan Lewis...
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Ah, the weekend was most relaxing indeed. I lingered in bed both Saturday and Sunday mornings contemplating the cradle of mystery. Saturday afternoon I played the piano for an hour, visited the flower market, met with friends from my former boarding school for tea.
On Sunday afternoon I read, listened to the Mozart Album by soprano Danielle de Niese. Sunday evening I had family members round for dinner. We dined in the garden on Ackee and codfish, Gilt-Head bream with courgettes and aubergines. Roasted organic chicken with saffron and cinnamon. I trust everyone had a nice weekend. Wishing all my blog friends a happy and cheerful Monday!;-)
Images: Churchs shoes, Happy flowers in an antique vase, Signed CD by Danielle de Niese, Weekend reading matter, Myself in vintage summer dress.


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A ground service employee at Los Angeles International Airport was in custody on $1-million bail Wednesday after he was arrested in connection with a series of dry ice bomb explosions at the airport.
Dicarlo Bennett, 28, was arrested in Paramount on suspicion of possessing and exploding a "destructive device near an aircraft," the LAPD said.
Bennett is an employee at Servisair, which provides ground services at LAX. Public records indicate he lives in South Los Angeles.
A Facebook account registered to a Dicarlo Bennett said he studied at Santa Monica College and was a former ramp supervisor for Servisair.
Authorities said three dry ice bombs were found in areas off-limits to the public, leading LAPD investigators and other officials to concentrate on airport workers -- particularly those with access to the tarmac.
The first device -- a 20-ounce plastic bottle filled with dry ice -- was discovered about 7 p.m. Sunday after it exploded in an employee-only restroom at Terminal 2, authorities said. No injuries were reported, but operations in the terminal were suspended and some flights delayed as the LAPD bomb squad cleared the scene.
On Monday, the LAPD was again notified after an airport employee found a plastic bottle that was fizzing -- but had not exploded -- on the tarmac outside the Tom Bradley International Terminal, officials said.
The employee told police he had cleaned up a similar object on Sunday that had apparently exploded in the same area, LAPD Deputy Chief Michael Downing said. The employee said it wasn't until he spotted the bottle Monday that he realized what it was.
A fourth object initially thought to be another bomb was found on the tarmac Monday, but it was later determined to be trash, police said. LAPD officials initially offered conflicting reports about the number of devices found.
"Whether you think this is a harmless prank or a way to disrupt operations at the airport, it won't matter," LAPD Chief Charlie Beck said. "You will go to jail."
Bennett was being held in lieu of $1-million bail, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department records.
Five reputed gang members held in slaying of Santa Cruz boy, 12
Autopsy planned for Downey football player who collapsed on field
Explosions at LAX: Police ramp up security where dry ice bombs planted
Times staff writers Joel Rubin and Joseph Serna contributed to this report.


text: It's tough to tell if Sean Spicer is worse or the United Airlines mess, but both are REALLY bad. It's straight of The Sorpranos a Michigan lawmaker accused creating of ghost jobs. Our favorite Faux Noise friend to the working man Bill O'Reilly announces a vacation, will Tomi Lahren replace him? The NO LONGER Alabama Governor wanted to hide this stuff. Break out the ANAL JIHAD LUBE we've got a big one coming through the back door & it's all about social security. This Sherrif should scare the hell out of you if you believe in civil liberties. All this & so much more at NOON! WE'RE BACK, ok we were yesterday, but Tom didn't get a post up.


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Semi-Supervised Learning and ASIC Path Verification.
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- Conference: Proposed for presentation at the First IEEE International Conference on Artificial Intelligence for Industries (AI4I) held September 26-28, 2018 in Laguna Hills, California.
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Pretty excited for this one! I was thrilled when Josh and Rachael Kesler approached me to work on their branding for their new project: renovating a 1920's building into a farm-to-table restaurant, a roof top beer garden, art galleries and 25 studio spaces for practicing artists. Lucky for me this will be right in my neighborhood, so I am especially looking forward to it. To learn more about the Millworks look here.
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Today, quality control and the desire for absolute safety have contributed to the introduction of numerous sensors in our lives. Optical technologies have played an increasingly important role in this development because they combine the advantages of a small design, reduced production costs, fast measurement speeds, high precision, reliability, and non-contact measurements across large distances.
Simple distance measurement devices and sensors used to measure rooms or calculate distances up to 200 m are now available in well-stocked hardware stores.
Inexpensive laser diodes are usually integrated into these devices. Such laser diodes emit in the visible spectral range and are commonly found in consumer products such as CD and DVD players. Silicon PIN photodiodes are used as receivers.
The Receiver - Avalanche Diodes with Major Advantages
Applying reflectors to the receiver side or using more sensitive receivers increases the range. A low-cost Si avalanche photodiode (APD) can measure distances up to four times that of a PIN diode at the same laser power of the sender. A low-noise, high-end APD achieves distances ten times that of a PIN diode.
Using Powerful Pulsed Lasers in the Sender
Powerful pulsed laser diodes (PLDs) can be used in the sender. These diodes emit in the near infrared range (NIR) typically at a wavelength of 905 nm. This means that, although the beam is not visible and despite high optical peak powers, with adequately small pulse widths, it is easier to achieve eye safety in a system. With the use of special PLDs, this power can amount to up to 400 watts. A few tens of watts suffice to measure distances up to 1 km. Distance measurement devices with these components are used in industry, measurement technology, and entertainment.
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The 2019 Arnold Party With The Pros will once again be the place to be as the fans and athletes celebrate deep into the night at the Official After-Party for the Arnold Classic.
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The Party With The Pros will feature a night of fun, drinks, refreshments, dancing, music, star-gazing and world-class entertainment.


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I am a candle junkie. Illuminations had a crazy sale so now I am surrounded by candles and tealight holders. Life's great ain't it?
On Saturday I went to Berenices, the salon that sells Aveda, and sold five more make up brush rolls. Now I'm all sold out and need to make more for the Harvest fashion event in September. The store has been updated with Ribbon Candy Roll and Polka Dot Party Roll. Later that night miniature golf was played and more butterflies were released in my stomach. Did I mention I got my butt kicked? Just by four strokes though and to celebrate the defeat, a trip to the Cheesecake Factory was in order. The Bistro pasta is delicious.
I went on a bike ride at Cherry Creek reservoir today and updated the photography section with pictures. Days like this make me happy I'm in Colorado. My butt is a little sore and that's all since I stretched.
I fly out to D.C. to relax and visit a friend on Friday so I just need to get through work and I'll be fine. Keeping my eyes on the prize is what I seem to be doing a lot of lately.
**** Aasiya's due to have my little niece/nephew on the 27th and I have a sinking feeling I'm going to miss it. I keep wanting the baby to hurry up and come or come after the 2nd. I don't think this baby understands or cares about what I want but I can't wait to see him/her all the same.


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I am always happy when people I know just happen to walk by me.. I was performing in Union SQuare when Jed Montgomery walked by with his best man Ben Campbell. (Last August, I had the wonderful experience of performing at Jed's wedding to another Ben, Ben Illany).
What inspires Jed? Sunshine and New York City!


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Bruce Schneier ( /ˈʃnaɪər/; born January 15, 1963[1]) is an American cryptographer, computer security specialist, and writer. He is the author of several books on computer security and cryptography, and is the founder and chief technology officer of BT Counterpane, formerly Counterpane Internet Security, Inc. He received his master's degree in computer science from the American University in Washington, DC in 1988.[2]In 1994, Schneier published "Applied Cryptography", which details the design, use, and implementation of cryptographic algorithms. More recently he published "Cryptography Engineering", which is focused more on how to use cryptography in real systems and less on its internal design. He has also written books on security for a broader audience. In 2000, Schneier published Secrets and Lies: Digital Security in a Networked World. In 2003, Schneier published Beyond Fear: Thinking Sensibly About Security in an Uncertain World.
Schneier writes a freely available monthly Internet newsletter on computer and other security issues, Crypto-Gram, as well as a security weblog, Schneier on Security. The weblog started out as a way to publish essays before they appeared in Crypto-Gram, making it possible for others to comment on them while the stories were still current, but over time the newsletter became a monthly email version of the blog, re-edited and re-organized.[3][citation needed] Schneier is frequently quoted in the press on computer and other security issues, pointing out flaws in security and cryptographic implementations ranging from biometrics to airline security after the September 11 attacks. He also writes "Security Matters", a regular column for Wired Magazine.[4
Schneier revealed on his blog that in the December 2004 issue of the SIGCSE Bulletin, three Pakistani academics, Khawaja Amer Hayat, Umar Waqar Anis, and S. Tauseef-ur-Rehman, from the International Islamic University in Islamabad, Pakistan, plagiarized an article written by Schneier and got it published.[5] The same academics subsequently plagiarized another article by Ville Hallivuori on "Real-time Transport Protocol (RTP) security" as well.[5] Schneier complained to the editors of the periodical, which generated a minor controversy.[6] The editor of the SIGCSE Bulletin removed the paper from their website and demanded official letters of admission and apology. Schneier noted on his blog that International Islamic University personnel had requested him "to close comments in this blog entry"; Schneier refused to close comments on the blog, but he did delete posts which he deemed "incoherent or hostile".[5]


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Everyone loves coffee and cappuccino even more!!!
What's more rewarding to enjoy a good coffee or cappuccino in a great bar?
Only one thing more: enjoy a coffee or a cappuccino with a great sweet !!!
Tuscan Feeling's (www.tuscanfeeling.com) real estate agents has a real passion for cappuccino, coffee and especially for good sweets. That's why, for our tenants, we decided to throw down a list of our favorite 5 bars in Florence.
1) Scudieri (Piazza di San Giovanni, 19) is a very elegant café, right in the city centre. It opened in 1939. The expresso is strong with a great flavour, usually served in porcelain cups. You can find here a huge pastry cabinet and a marble bar topped with silver coffee machine. The venue very inviting and you can drink your cappuccino in a real relaxing atmosphere.
2) Caffè Giacosa (Via della Spada, 10/r) Another old florentine café, beloved from the florentines theirselves. Giacosa is pretty famous for their speciality as the espresso topped with cream and chocolate or the tasty 'marocchino'. Giacosa is a property of Roberto Cavalli fashion brand, who bought some years this hystoric café and made it a real meeting point. Usually it is very busy and crowded. The atmosphere is not relaxed, because Giacosa is a business bar. People here are used to drink their café or cappuccino while talking about fashion or marketing with their colleagues.
3) Tuscan Feeling's real estate agents are lucky enough (or are not lucky at all, given the continuing temptation to have breakfast here) to work a few minutes away from 'I Dolci di Massimo' (Piazza Gualfredotto da Milano, 14/r) It is perhaps one of the best pastry shops in Florence and is located in the south of the city, just few minutes from our office. It 'a real florentine institution and our favorite place for breakfast. The all pastries and sweets are homemade and they are superfine.
4) Coccole e cioccolato (Via dei Ginori 55/57r.) Located in the heart of Florence, few steps from Duomo, Coccole & Cioccolato sells the most delicious small pieces of chocolate and cakes for your coffee or tea around. The place is really cozy full of retro gadgets. You can have here a quick coffee break or relaxing with friends.
5) Caffè Letterario (Piazza delle Murate) is located inside the former prison Le Murate in the heart of S. Ambrogio area. The prison closed in 1985 and since then the Italian architect Renzo Piano has transformed the area into a stylish brand new architecture. The Café is right in the middle of the big courtyard. This place is magnificent on warm summer days and nights when you can sit outside and enjoy a cocktail, a glass of wine or a cup of coffee. The place offers aperitivo, lunch and dinner and there are several cultural events such as live concerts, dj sets, exhibitions, films or events for children. It is a must if you are studying in Florence. Here you find a fully working wifi and you can spent the whole day studying, skyping with your unlucky friends at home or just looking around for finding a good company for your evenings and nights in Florence.
If you want an apartment in the heart of Florence, Tuscan Feeling suggests you the following accomodations for rent:
Apt. CONVENTO BATTILANI – 70 m2 – 1st floor (without elevator) – for 2 persons
Apt. OBLATE – 40 m2 – 1st floor (with elevator) – for 2 persons
Apt. LA PACE – 75 m2 – 2nd floor (without elevator) – for 2 persons


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Pokemon White Version 2 and Pokemon Black Version 2 bring players back to the Unova Region two years after the events of Pokemon White Version and Pokemon Black Version. There are many new areas to discover, and changes to familiar places for you to explore. One new area is Virbank City, home to Pokestar Studios. Players will be able to visit Pokestar Studios and star in their own movie with their favourite Pokemon. The movie a player creates premieres at the in-game theatre, where the audience gives it a rating. Movies are rated based on script choices and battle move sequences, and players can even create sequels to existing movies. There are many movie genres to choose from, including romantic comedy and horror.
Pokemon White Version 2 and Pokemon Black Version 2 will also give fans of the original games a chance to catch up with some familiar friends. In this game, Cheren and Bianca return two years after the events of Pokemon Black Version and Pokemon White Version, and a lot has changed. Bianca is now the assistant to Professor Juniper, helping her with Pokemon research and Cheren is now a Gym Leader and a teacher at a school in Aspertia City – the starting location for this adventure.
In Pokemon White Version 2 and Pokemon Black Version 2, players will also be able to catch some of the Pokemon from outside the Unova region − such as Eevee, Riolu, Tyranitar, Arcanine and Mareep− right from the start of the game. If they are playing on Nintendo 3DS, players can also transfer Pokemon they have caught with the Pokemon Dream Radar into their Pokemon Black Version 2 and Pokemon White Version 2 games (visible in 2D only). Pokemon Dream Radar lets players use several different features of the Nintendo 3DS system, including the Nintendo 3DS camera, motion control and augmented-reality technology, to discover and catch Pokemon. The game includes hard-to-find Pokemon such as the new Therian Formes of Legendary Pokemon Tornadus, Thundurus, and Landorus.
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Bruton Town Council is delighted to welcome you to the brand-new town website. We want you to be able to find the answer to almost any query about Bruton. A place to eat and drink and a fitness class or sports club to work off the consequences, a B&B for when friends come to stay, somewhere to amuse your children, a musical event or an art exhibition, details of transport, hospitals, schools, taxis – all this and much, much more is here for you. The two main sections are devoted to local businesses and community activities, and you can find out who's on the Council as well, or look at photographs of the town and its amenities. A new Architecture feature is coming shortly, covering both Bruton's historic buildings and exciting new developments.
Something we've been careful to ensure is that the website is easily accessible on smartphones and tablets, so you can access it wherever you are.
A website like this is useful if it is accurate, useless if it's not. That accuracy depends on those who supply the information. So if there's a change to your business hours or your group's phone number or email, or if you notice that something is incorrect, please let me know. We would love you to supply photos to go with your entry, if you haven't already done so. And we welcome submissions to the Photo Gallery.
We very much hope you like it, and will have fun browsing and perhaps discovering aspects of Bruton that you didn't know about – we love our town and want everyone to enjoy the experience of living or visiting here.
brutontown.com is the official website of Bruton, Somerset, commissioned by Bruton Town Council via the Bruton Community Partnership. The site was designed and built by Phil Simpson, based on a graphic identity by Lucy or Robert.
Contact us: Please email us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Every effort has been made to obtain copyright permission for all imagery and we apologise for any inadvertent errors or omissions, and appeal to readers to draw them to our attention for future revision.
Opinions expressed may not always reflect those of Bruton Town Council.
Bruton Town Council and the Editor reserve the right to alter or omit any inappropriate material.
We are unable to check the credentials of people offering services of any kind on this website, and cannot take responsibility for any problems that may arise. Please check carefully before entering any agreements or making any payments, and advise us if you have reason to believe that there is any dishonesty involved.
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Here's what's new and interesting in entertainment and the arts:
- Anthony Scaramucci is out and Twitter is having a field day
- Goodbye, MTV Moonman trophy. Hello, 'Moon Person'
- Sam Shepard: Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, actor and ... avant-garde drummer?
- Lady Gaga subpoenaed in producer Dr. Luke's lawsuit against pop singer Kesha
- 'Ride on, genius': Celebrities mourn the loss of Sam Shepard
Anthony Scaramucci is out and Twitter is having a field day
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To lift a line from the pop song "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye," go ahead and kiss Anthony Scaramucci goodbye.
It's been a robust 10 days since the former Goldman Sachs investment banker, affectionately known as "the Mooch," started his new job as White House communications director. And what a whirlwind 10 days they were.
During that time, Scaramucci's estranged wife, Deirdre Ball, gave birth to their second child. Scaramucci was not present for the birth, busy as he was at his new job in Washington, D.C.
On Wednesday, Scaramucci lashed out on Twitter at then White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus, seemingly implying that Priebus had leaked a publicly available financial disclosure form to Politico, tagging both the FBI and Justice Department in the tweet.
On Thursday, Scaramucci took to the CNN morning show "New Day" to continue his attack on Priebus. Later that day, New Yorker magazine writer Ryan Lizza confirmed that Scaramucci had spoken to him via phone Wednesday night and called Priebus a "paranoid schizophrenic" and had, somehow, even worse (vulgar) things to say about White House strategist Stephen K. Bannon.
All of which led to Priebus' unceremonious dismissal from his position on Friday, with the White House announcing that former general and current Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly would be replacing him.
Hopefully, Scaramucci enjoyed his weekend because it took only a few hours Monday before it was announced that he was the latest ouster in the revolving door that is the Trump administration.
In a statement released Monday, the White House said it "felt it was best to give Chief of Staff Kelly a clean slate and the ability to build his own team."
Twitter, unsurprisingly, is beside itself.
Here are a few choice takes from social media. Fare thee well, Mooch. We hardly knew ye.
For the Record
1:45 a.m.: In a previous version of this post, Deirdre Ball's first name was misspelled as Diedre.