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Published Projects
Pyro VR
Let your creativity run wild! Create your own shows using a multitude of different fireworks and explosives. Be extravagant! Line up and connect fireworks in sequence to create extended, timed and beautiful cascades of light and sound in the night sky above. Or, heck, just blow stuff up!
Avilable for HTC Vive & Oculus Touch
Airborne VR 1944
It's just before dawn on June 6th, 1944. One of the most significant battles in human history is about to take place. As part of the 101st Airborne, you are a soldier on one of 800 Allied planes leaving Britain under the cover of night. Your destination: Nazi-occupied France — the coast of Normandy. Airborne VR 1944 is a compact (approx. 4 minutes) but epic experience that you will want to come back to again and again. And you'll want to bring your friends over to try it just to see how they react.
Avilable for HTC Vive & Oculus Touch
Anno 1500
Anno 1500 is a time travel adventure that takes you back to the late 1500s and the township of Luleå in the north of Sweden. On a barren place simply called The Mountain preparations for a church holiday are well under way. People here speak several different languages and dialects. You get to meet three characters who represent three branches of a multicultural society. Luleå parish, from mountain to coast, has about 3000 inhabitants. Gustav Vasa's son — John III — is the king of Sweden. The shift from Catholicism to Protestantism is still very recent. The people of this parish come to the church town to attend mass, trade and pay taxes.
Avilable for HTC Vive


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Customer Service Attendant - Casual
Department: Admissions
Australia Zoo has a great opportunity for an energetic, outgoing and customer focused person who is passionate in delivering the highest level of customer service. If this sounds like you, then maybe you have what it takes to be a Customer Service Attendant at Australia Zoo.
As an Australia Zoo Customer Service Attendant you have the opportunity to work throughout different areas of the Zoo, ensuring our guests are cared for and are enjoying their day.
This role will also involve cross training with other departments, so if you're great at multitasking and love variety in your job, this could be the one for you.
Successful applicants need to demonstrate:
- Experience in customer faced roles
- Providing the highest level of customer service with patron enquiries in a polite, professional and timely manner
- Great presentation and a bright outgoing personality
- A commitment and passion for delivering exceptional pro-active customer service
- A high focus on work place health and safety
- Accurate cash handling and point of sale skills
- Ability to sell and promote products and services
- Available to work weekends, public holidays, and school holiday periods
- A positive attitude and the ability to work as part of a busy team
- Car licence and transport to and from work
Desirable Attributes:
- First Aid certificate
- Open Manual Drivers licence
While full training will be provided, computer literacy would be advantageous. Applicants must be enthusiastic, mature-minded, confident, well-presented and able to demonstrate a high level of work-ethic and initiative.
Please note that applications may close prior to the end date provided.
Apply for this job below. Applications close 30th of November 2019
Here is a checklist of information you will need to have ready before you start to complete the employment application form:
- Education history
- Employment history
- References
- Any qualifications you may have eg First Aid
- Any achievements you may like to tell us about
- your availability (what hours can you work)
- A resume in .pdf or .doc format
- Any other info that may support your application
Please allow 20 minutes to complete the application.

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Posts tagged 'Cat'
Bad Kitty Meets the Baby by Nick Bruel.
Kitty´s owner have brought her a SURPRISE.
It´s big, it´s stinky, and it drools, but what the heck is it?
Kitty thinks it´s a… dog. ACK! The neighborhood cats are convinced it´s another cat and enter it in the Kitty Olympics. But despite its kitty-like talents, w all know that it´s really… a BABY!
Watch the book trailer of Bad Kitty series:
The Famous Nini: A Mostly True Story of How a Plain White Cat Became a Star by Mary Nethery.
Now we have Mary Nethery´s new book (author of Nubs): The famous Nini!
In Venice in the 1890´s, a caffé owner takes in a stray cat and names him Nini: This is against her better judgment, for the caffé is modest, and she has nothing to spare. In no time at all, though, Nini becomes a celebrity, charming many important visitors, including the composer Giuseppe Verdi, the king and queen of Italy, and even the pope himself. Nini´s fame helps save the struggling business. But is his stardom enough to produce a small miracle of a different sort?
Watch the book trailer or visit The Famous Nini web site.
Chi´s Sweet Home Volume 5 by Konami Kanata.
For outdoors felines, the world beyond their home is at their paw-tips. But with a little bit of a cat instinct and ingenuity, any tabby can conquer a yard, alley or even a small community with ease. And the most ambitious of kitties start young. Chi has the potential to be a wonderful short hair. If this little one can just keep her whiskers out of trouble, she should make her mama proud.
Watch a part of one of Chi´s Sweet Home episode:
Fun stuff on Chi´s Sweet Home webpage.
Two new books of Binky!!
Binky to the rescuer by Ashley Spires.
One space cat. One mousie. One mission. Binky is back! He´s still an official certified space cat, but now he´s on a daring new mission. And this time, it´s personal. While in hot pursuit of an alien invader (a bug), Binky accidentally falls out the space station porthole (bathroom window) and finds himself in outer space (outside) for the very first time. But just as Binky begins to explore, he discovers that his copilot, Ted (stuffed mousie), is trapped beneath an enemy warship (wasps' nest)! Binky must rescue Ted from the clutches of these evil aliens. Will he be able to save his best friend? Can Ted survive his ordeal? Does Binky still suffer from space gas?
Binky is a space cat – at least in his own mind. He's really a house cat who has never left the family "space station." Unlike other house cats, Binky has a mission: to blast off into outer space (outside), explore unknown places (the backyard) and battle aliens (bugs). Binky must undergo rigorous training so he can repel the alien attacks that threaten his humans. As he builds his spaceship, he must be extremely careful with his blueprints – the enemy is always watching. Soon Binky is ready to voyage into outer space. His humans go out there every day and he's sure they need a certified space cat to protect them. But just as he's about to blast off with his co-pilot, Ted (stuffed mousie), Binky realizes that he's left something very important behind ? and it's not the zero-gravity kitty litter. In the first book in the Binky Adventure series, graphic-novel readers will delight in watching where this lovable and quirky cat's imagination takes him. From Goodreads.
Bad Kitty is now at Encino Library.
Don´t miss the collection of Bad Kitty books! Check them out:
Bad Kitty for President by Nick Bruel.
A cat you can believe in!
It´s time to elect a new president of the Neighborhood Cat Club. Once Bad Kitty figure out what the heck an election is, one kitty will win by a whisker! When the votes are i , the results might surprise you.
Happy Birthday Bad Kitty by Nick Bruel.
Get ready to party!
It´s Bad Kitty´s birthday, and guess who´s on the guest list? Chatty Kitty Strange Kitty, Stinky Kitty, and her other neighborhood "pals"…
Bad Kitty VS Uncle Murray by Nick Bruel.
Get ready to rumble!
Bad Kitty´s owners have left her and Puppy alone for a week with good ol´Uncle Murray as pet sitter. How will he survive? Can he even make it out alive?
Bad Kitty Gets a Bath by Nick Bruel.
She´s back. She´s bad. And she really needs a bath.
Here are some things you can do to protect yourself: an armor, lots of bandages, or get extra underwear.
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Just busy. . . some good busy some bad
Family visits
Lost almost two weeks worth of writing (learn to use AUTO SAVE!)
Pinched neck muscle = no sleep
Extra busy Etsy shops
Summer's final deadlines arrive out of nowhere! lol
We are constantly amazed at how the days fly by and for those of you who also have families at home, social scenes, outside commitments . . . how do you do it? : )
But what I want to share is my experience last week of something coined as "small magic" by one of my favorite bloggers. You can read more about the idea here: How to find Small Magic
And you can see her first monthly Small Magic post here: Small Magic at Falling Ladies
Unfortunately, due to another glitch in my last two weeks, I have only words and just a few borrowed photos (thanks drained camera battery!) of my own experience to share but will share more about this in the future.
In the midst of the craziness of the past few weeks I knew, though it is rare for me, that I needed a day off to unfrazzle and decompress.
So to "earn it", I chose to do some errands early Friday morning and then, to reward myself with a trip to our county's main library followed by an indulgence in one of my favorite activities . . . one that I do not do often enough.
About five miles from our home is a lovely out of the way place called Kilchis Nature Reserve it's a roughly 2 1/2 mile trail loop through some of the most beautiful, dense woodlands and, if you take the full trail, it leads out to the shore of the back end of Tillamook Bay where you can bird watch (herons, Egrets, Eagles, Ravens, And a multitude of water animals all year long.
Now, I'll post about the trails another time because it is quite the place. When I first moved to this part of the coast 4 years ago, the trails were simply wetland paths thru the forest for the most part. Impassible in areas except in the peak of summer. But the love and inspiration of one couple, the Albrights, Gary and Carla, turned Kilchis into a magical destination for everyone and not just the intrepid explorers. A small brick loop allows every one to access the woods to a point.
Now, finely groomed but natural looking trails wind through the forest and across wooden bridges built over the seasonal streams and wetland areas. Massive volunteer hours to move the tons of materials into the forest to make these trails alone is mind-boggling.
But, for me, the small magic of this place is that every so often there are natural, mossy tree stump "benches" that await. I rarely see anyone sit on them as there are also more modern, wooden benches along the paths too and it is easy to miss the log benches as they blend seamlessly into the surrounding landscape.
But the small magic of Kilchis reserve for me is this.
On any given weekday, and even weekends in the off season, it is possible to take a favorite book, (preferably one about faeries, magic or other worlds) walk a half mile into the trail and find a mossy log bench. Then, I'll sit on the mossy bench and read my book and I can hear almost nothing but the sounds of the forest. The wind whispering through the trees. The trickle of leaves tumbling to the ground. The scurry of wrens and robins in the underbrush. There are banana slugs, Rough Skinned Newts and an occasional squawking Stellar Jay. You may even see a Barred Owl and Bald Eagles close up when you sit still enough to become part of the scene.
|Not far from my mossy log bench, this little bridge turns you out towards the bay trail.
But that hour or two, reading a magical book in this enchanted setting. . .
That is a dose of small magic for my soul. :)
|And this is the back end of Tillamook Bay at the very end of the trail.
So please visit Falling Ladies at those links above and, as Andrea gets the monthly Small Magic theme going, join in, won't you?
And lastly I could not resist sharing one new creation. My "Little People" figurines are taking off quite nicely and I am working on a variety of looks for them to encompass all the tiny folk of the "otherworld". I am just about to list this little guy. The first Little People "Troll", named Volker!
|I've been making larger figurines for a few years but, let's face it, mini is my thing! lol
|He's just 2.5" inches (6+ cm) tall!


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Casper Mattress Review/
We have been getting involved in the art of somnolence here at the studio. This means we want to see how best we can achieve the most restful sleep. Here we see whether the cleverly named and well-advertised Casper mattress (ours the EU double - £575) might be the answer to all our dreams. Plus if you use our exclusive link you can save £50 in the UK & $50 in the USA off your Casper order - no coupon or voucher code required.
The Box
From the shape and size of the distinctive oblong blue and white striped box it would be impossible to know that within it was a solidly made double mattress, but the weight of the box might be the first clue. Of course, the clever thing to remember is to make sure you open the box where the Casper mattress will be used, thus saving all that struggling to manoeuvre a full size mattress around and through small hallways and doorways.
Out of the Box
Once opened, the box has a welcome 'Good Night' presentation folder from Casper and within this is one of the simplest and best produced instruction sheets we've seen. There are four simple steps to unboxing and setting up your Casper mattress, adding up to just 46 words and three excellent and amusing illustrations, including a helpful dog - if only they were all as useful! Basically you pull the mattress out of the box, unroll it with the help of the outer plastic wrap and remove the inner vacuum-sealed plastic wrap. Once the seal has been broken the Casper mattress immediately draws the air into the foam and, literally before your eyes, it becomes a solid real mattress. One small gripe is that, as with other memory foam mattresses we've seen, there are no carrying handle loops on the mattress which would help if the mattress needs moving at any time. Although, once positioned, the mattress should not be flipped over, but simply rotated every six months.
Design and Materials
The design and finish of the Casper mattress is meticulous. All the stitching round the quality material is perfect and we see that this includes the hidden zip fastening of the cover. There are four layers, with support foam at the base, followed by memory foam and then latex foam which has more of a springy quality and is covered in a breathable mesh-like material. There is nothing we can fault in the design or finish of this mattress and all this is backed up with Casper's 100 night trial, with free pickup if you are not satisfied, and a 10-year warranty if you are.
Sleeping Experience
Now this is not to say we're lazy on the job here at Slinky Studios, but sometimes work can be so therapeutic, particularly when it means you must go to sleep! As soon as you lay on the mattress you feel it snugly take your shape as you are enveloped into the foamy layering - but this Casper mattress has a definite difference from other memory foam experiences, that latex top layer really does have a springy feel, meaning that you do not have the inert feeling that your body is stuck in the position you first take. If you turn over or move, the slightly springy layer allows for the movements to be made naturally and with ease. In achieving this Casper have laid to rest the one thing which made spring-based mattresses in some eyes better and, in our view, have produced something quite original. We noticed too that the top layer also retained our body heat and felt warm and cozy on cooler nights which is very agreeable. It will also keep you cool during warmer periods, although we have not had that many of these during our extensive trial of the mattress. We have found our sleeping experience on the Casper mattress the best ever; and with our double mattress it is notable that the slightly springy top layer does not inhibit the fact that you can toss and turn without bouncing your partner out of their sleep because the memory foam layer does not move as a mass in the way sprung mattresses do.
During the time we have used the Casper mattress it has shown no signs of wear, the foam always regains its shape and it still looks as good as it did out of the box. Importantly, in this respect, if necessary the cover can be unzipped to allow for cleaning if it does become stained or grubby.
Casper have produced a really clever and excellently manufactured mattress that puts to bed (excuse the pun) any complaints from those who feel they miss the spring from the old metal sprung mattresses when they first try memory foam; that extra thought put into Casper's top springy layer is ingenious and we think will benefit anyone's aim for a good sleep. Save £50 off your order by using our exclusive link.


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DLA Distribution Hill, Utah
James McArthur, Director Preston Kriegshouser, Deputy
DLA Distribution Hill, Utah, is located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, which is also home to the Ogden Air Logistics Center, or ALC. DLA Distribution Hill, Utah, employees perform key distribution operations to include receiving, storage, packing, shipping and disposal of military weapon system spare parts. The distribution center supports two on-base fighter wings and maintenance functions performed by the Ogden ALC as well as numerous military units throughout the world.
Primary distribution support to the Ogden ALC is provided for the Minuteman and Peacekeeper missiles and the Emergency Rocket Communication System; the F-16 Fighting Falcon; the A-10 Thunderbolt; the C-130 Hercules; and Air Force-wide depot level overhaul and repair for all types of landing gear, wheels, brakes and tires.
Another major mission performed by DLA Distribution Hill, Utah, is assembly of the Army's Deployable Medical Systems, or DEPMEDS. These self-contained, portable units are capable of being positioned quickly in an area of operations during war or a national emergency. The distribution center assembles, modifies, repairs, rebuilds, certifies and stores the modular units that can contain operating rooms, x-ray equipment, blood labs and pharmacies. The units can range in size from a single general-purpose lab to a 164 bed hospital containing 12,000 line items. Medical Assembly and Shelter Repair (DEPMEDS) personnel also perform the overhaul and repair of International Standards Organization (ISO) approved shelters.
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Designing and Printing Posters for Tor Johnson Records
On May 12, 2012 Tor Johnson Records celebrated their 10 year anniversary show at AS220 in Providence, RI. Tor Johnson Records is a local record label run by Paul Dechichio. It was a huge night, with 8 bands playing hard, fast sets and destroying the place. TJR had the show filmed for a future release, and over the past few months they have been editing and putting together the DVD from that killer night. In classic Tor Johnson fashion, they had a gigantic concert to celebrate the release of the DVD.
I was asked to make the posters for this release show, and I jumped at the chance to work with Paul and the Tor Johnson crew. Here's how I made them!
It all started with a concept and a drawing. I decided to make the poster 11 x 17 in. and began by drawing the poster to scale in pencil. Who doesn't love a screaming skull and stag beetles?
The next step was transferring the drawing onto the linoleum block backwards. I find the easiest way to do this is to make your drawing in soft pencil. Then place it pencil side down on top of the linoleum and simply burnish the back of the drawing. The image transfers clean crisp, and most importantly in reverse!
I inked some details into the skull and started carving the linoleum. The process basically involves carving away any part of the linoleum block that you do not want to print. What remains is the lettering and images. I use different types of chisels, gouges and knives to remove the linoleum.
Here is the linoleum block after 18 hours of cutting. All that remained was the information that would be printed. I rolled a thin layer of black ink over the surface to see if there were any areas that still needed to be cut.
Once the block was cut, it was time to start the actual posters. There were a few steps to making these guys. I started with 120lb 11x17in. white card stock purchased locally. I decided to screen print the card stock first, leaving a large matte color block on the paper. I mixed a cement grey acrylic ink and flecked some gold and Prussian blue onto each screen as I printed. It gave the effect of each poster being slightly unique.
I printed 50 of these and hung them for a few days to completely dry. The paper now had a matte flat grey surface and a white paper border.
Time for round two! Once dry, the papers were ready to have the linoleum block letterpress printed on them. I used an oil-based black relief ink for the linoleum cut. The ink was rolled onto the surface of the linoleum in a thin even coat making sure the larger flat areas received plenty of ink.
The inked linoleum was then put on the press bed and a sheet of the screen-printed paper was placed onto the surface. I use a variety of registration systems to make sure the linoleum matches up with the grey surface of the paper. For this project I used some masking tape to help align the paper and block. Then they went through the press using a rubber blanket to get some nice embossing on the poster.
The paper is pulled off of the block and hung to dry.
So. Many. Posters.
One of the coolest features on these posters was the sheen on the surface of them. Because I used a glossy oil-based black ink for the linoleum block and printed it on the matte screen printed grey paper, the lettering and skull looked wet and shiny! They almost had a warm silver look to them. This was an experiment using both processes in one poster and it came out great.
When the edition was complete and drying, I had to clean the linoleum block. I decided in true DIY punk fashion that I should make a patch on an old shop rag to give Paul when I dropped off the posters. What I should have done was stop messing around and cleaned up the shop, as I had been down there for almost 9 hours at that point! Paul dug the patch! Well worth it!!
So here is the finished poster. Again, every one is slightly different because of the random blue and gold flecks as well as the scuffed up bottom of the grey inked section.
This project was so killer!
I really look forward to some future projects with Paul and Tor Johnson Records. Check out their website if you are in the mood for some heavy music and killer records! There may be a few of these posters still available too!


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My favorite salon. I've been going here for the past 3-4 years and I was never disappointed. Fair And Lovely Beauty Parlour are awesome. I do my cut and highlights here are I'm always happy with the result. They are always so friendly and cheerful.
By far the best lash service I've ever had!!! I love this adorable, clean, friendly salon!! The chairs are unbelievably comfortable. Normally my neck or legs start hurting by the end of the session but not in these chairs. Everything is top quality!! Thank you Alexis for your kindness, professionalism and lash expertise!! I feel so at home and will be a client for life! :)
Had the pleasure of working with Royal Caterers this past weekend at a wedding we djed. Presentation of the food was great and the food was even better. I heard from a lot of the guest that it was really good. I would highly recommend them for any occasion!
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Halloween Cheek Art
Shashank Nakate
Oct 19, 2018
Let's see some important Halloween cheek art ideas and designs. The procedures to paint various designs for Halloween are presented ahead.
The festive occasion of Halloween brings with it the celebratory mood and people resort to many different activities. Face painting is one such activity of Halloween which is enjoyed by children and adults alike.
Water-based paints are commonly used for this activity. Ghost paintings, skull shapes and other such designs are suited for this occasion. Ghost paintings are an integral part of Halloween.
Cheek Art for Halloween
The use of scary images is one of the Halloween cheek painting ideas. Painting fake blood, scars and giving a pale appearance is one of the important characteristics of Halloween cheek face paintings. Here are few of the commonly used face painting designs for Halloween.
The Jack-o'-lantern is basically a pumpkin that is carved out for Halloween. Design of the Jack-o'-lantern is easy to create. One would require colors like orange, black and green for making this Halloween cheek painting.
The base color for shape of pumpkin should be orange. The orange color should be painted in oval or circular shape. Black colored small triangles should form the features like eyes and nose. A toothy smile should also be painted in black color. To complete the shape of pumpkin, a green colored stem should be painted above the oval shape.
It is probably the simplest painting of all for the occasion of Halloween. White is the main color needed for painting a ghost.
A roughly triangular shape with wavy outline forms the framework of this design. Portion of this painting which lies near the tip should be added with facial features. Black colored dots form the eyes and nose.
Candy Corn
It is one of the most popular Halloween cheek art designs and making a painting of it is very easier. Shape of the candy corn is pyramidal/conical. This pyramidal painting is divided into three sections. The bottom portion is painted yellow, middle one with orange and the topmost or tip of this painting is white in color.
Halloween Spider Web
The Halloween spider web can be made easily. One should first paint the web with white color. A diamond shape should be painted at center of the design. Threads of the web should be drawn with white color and which emerge from the diamond shape.
Skull Shape
It is one of the easiest designs to draw and requires white paint. Shape of the skull is a bit rounded at the top. The base and sides of the painting are flat.
Drawing two bones in a manner that they appear crossed to each other adds to the scary look of skull. The skull is marked with cavities at the portion where eyes are located. Two big, black dots represent this cavity. The nasal cavity is painted by means of two small holes.
It is possible to create many more, similar designs for Halloween. One should also make use of his/her own ideas for Halloween face painting.
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Train like a champion! Sign up for the official race series of the Capital City Half Marathon. The Scioto Mile(s) Spring Race Series will give you the motivation you need to stay on track for the Capital City Half Marathon! Both dates feature a 5k loop course. Participants have the option to complete the distance of their choice (5k, 10k, or 15k) at both events.
The series is composed of events on Sunday, March 17th and Sunday, April 7th. Both events starting bright and early at 8am!


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Thats right! If you can't make it to Jersey City Heights, you can buy our snacks along with some out of this world coffee at the Red Lion Coffee Co. in Hoboken.
We are excited to be working with the Red Lion team, and being able to provide our gluten free snacks for everyone to enjoy. Let them know we sent you!
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Welcome to the fifth Arduino Tutorial from our Arduino Tutorial Series. In this tutorial we will learn how the Serial Communication works and make few examples of it for better understanding.
This is a Step by Step Video Tutorial which is easy to be followed. Also, below the video you can find what Parts do we need for this tutorial and the Source Codes of the Examples in the video.
Components needed for this Arduino Tutorial
Circuit schematic
Source Code
int led = 13; int button = 12; void setup() { pinMode(led, OUTPUT); pinMode(button, INPUT); Serial.begin(9600); } void loop(){ if(Serial.available() > 0) { char ledState = Serial.read(); if(ledState == '1'){ digitalWrite(led, HIGH); } if(ledState == '0'){ digitalWrite(led, LOW); } } int buttonState = digitalRead(button); if ( buttonState == HIGH){ Serial.println("Button is pressed"); delay(500); } }


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David Wright: Jose Reyes' actions 'horrible' but he deserves 2nd chance
NEW YORK (AP) — David Wright says Jose Reyes' actions in a domestic-violence dispute were "horrible," but he is pleased his former teammate is being given a second chance by the New York Mets.
Wright and Reyes were teammates in New York from 2004-11, before Reyes left to sign a $106 million, six-year contract with Miami. Reyes was traded to Toronto and then Colorado, which released him last month after Reyes served a 59-day domestic violence suspension.
Major League Baseball imposed the penalty after Reyes got involved in an altercation with his wife last October that initially resulted in a criminal charge, later dropped. Reyes signed a minor league contract with the Mets last weekend and is expected to join the big league team soon.
Reyes hitless in B-Mets' loss to Fisher Cats
"I feel like what he did was awful, terrible, there's just no other way around it." Wright said Friday. "He's done what he can do to earn a second chance. If he's going to be given a second chance, I think this is a good place for him. I think he's comfortable here. I think this is home for him. And again, I can't say it enough, what he did is something that is horrible and should never have done. So I hope that he's learned his lesson."
Wright says return from neck surgery will likely be in 2017
A four-time All-Star shortstop, Reyes has shifted to third base in the Mets minor league system and could take over the position while Wright recovers from surgery last month to repair a herniated disk in his neck. Wright said Friday that he may not return from the surgery until 2017 .
"I've talked to him a lot recently. He's asked some questions about third base," said Wright, the Mets captain. "I think he's going to bring up a ton of energy, and I think that's something that we could really use, his dynamic on field, his speed, his charisma. I think his ability, what he brings to the baseball field, is something that could really be a kind of pick me up for this team and the fans."


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Published at Tuesday, 06 March 2018. Floor Lamps. By Orane Perreault.
Of course there are many other kinds of antique floor lamps such as torchiere, two light, curved arm, swing arm, etc. Even the oldest and most dilapidated of these well built heirlooms can be brought back to life with some scrubbing, sanding, painting, rewiring and sometimes soldering or welding.
Not only are floor lamps more versatile in the traditional tasks assigned to desk lamps, but they also have distinctly different uses. Since a floor lamp illuminates both above and below, they are ideal for sitting rooms to both illuminate the room and the area where people are engaged in conversation. With the option of designs from gaudy to very minimalist, a lamp can be added to a room either as a stylistic addition or simply as a lighting upgrade.
While table lamps are typically the most common light fixtures in our homes, we should not forget floor lamps as well. Though taller than their table lamp or desk lamp counterparts, floor lamps can provide a variety of benefits that can enhance the decor of any room:
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The Occupy Movement became famous in the past year. "We are the 99%" was their slogan. You ready to have your mind blown? For every Occupy fan who used that slogan on social media hoping that someone would have a response; only 9% did.
I got this statistic off of Heidi Cohen's fantastic blog post yesterday titled "5 Social Media Inspired PR Tips." Glance down to her third point and you will see the data. At first I was disheartened by this information:
On social media, there's generally a 90% just consume information /9% comment on the information / 1% create content ratio.
Much is written online about the value of comments. Many will say it's a true measurement of engagement. So as a passionate leader who wants as many people as possible in my community to be engaged with the mission I love 9% made me question if social media was an effective way to communicate.
But then I thought about what this means for the people around us, for the people we lead. Do they only get a response to sharing the important things in their lives 9% of the time? Doesn't that make you want to be in their 9%?
Can we be leaders who participate in social media only to advertise? 100% of the time advertisement is going to be seen. But only 9% will engage it.
How can you be a part of someone's 9% today in your tribe?


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The beautiful, writhing mess inside us./
We are always trying to save face.
What are we trying to save
But our personas, our disguises, the cheap characters we think we're supposed to be?
Why not let the entire world
Peek behind our well-rehearsed veil of perfectly timed lines
And see the beautiful, writhing mess
We always try to keep inside.
What if we unleashed that bruised mess
And let it dance on our skin
For the entire world to see,
For our own hearts to see.
What if we sent that wild, frustrating rawness into the pulsating center of the cosmos and made art out of it, truth out of it, teary-eyed lip smackin' hot, simmering love out of it?
What if all the bounding, aching chaos within us
Is the only thing that's real?
Because it is.
It's what makes us
Fragile and gorgeous and
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More a mental note for myself than anything else, but it's just taken me an hour of Googling to find this simple solution.
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James Robson
The potential return of Antonio Valencia to the bench is welcome news for Louis van Gaal - but he's still limited in his options.
I'd expect the Dutchman to try to keep it tight - and if Manchester United can nick a goal at Anfield, it would put them in the driving seat ahead of the return leg at Old Trafford.
With Jesse Lingard suspended, United are short of attacking options.
Memphis Depay could come back in after being named on the bench against West Brom.
Van Gaal has the option to play Marcus Rashford or Anthony Martial as the lone striker, with the other deployed on the right - and he may choose to alternate during the match.
Morgan Schneiderlin's return is a must - and I'd be tempted to play Guilermo Varela ahead of Matteo Darmian at right back.
Prediction: 0-0
Simon Bajkowski
United have used defensive midfielders too often this season but it could be wise to pack the middle against a high-energy midfield that can blitz teams if they click.
Marcus Rashford should be more useful as an impact sub having been thrust into four consecutive games, while Guillermo Varela and Memphis Depay were surely rested on Sunday with this game in mind.
Daley Blind needs a rest at some point, and the fact this tie is two legs should allow him to give Anfield a miss and be fresh for the FA Cup and the reverse fixture.
Prediction: 1-1
Stuart Mathieson
Darmian had one of his bizarre AWOL moments and was all over the show when Salomon Rondon scored. Varela has looked the more competent of late and deserves a return.
Rashford only got into the match at West Brom when he was moved out wide and Anthony Martial was brought into the centre and without any other wide option the academy product might just keep his place on the flank.
Ander Herrera is United's more advanced midfielder but it could be a safety first job at Anfield meaning the Carrick-Schneiderlin axis, last together from the start against Arsenal, is the best option.
There could be a good shout for Marouane Fellaini's return because he's played in all four of Van Gaal's wins against Liverpool and causes them problems.
Prediction: 1-1
Alice McKeegan
Van Gaal has been reluctant to drop Daley Blind but he has looked tired and out of sorts in recent games and, with the return of Marcos Rojo and Matteo Darmian to fitness, the time is right to give him a rest.
Morgan Schneiderlin must start and Ander Herrera should get the nod ahead of Carrick, for his energy and attacking prowess.
The pace of Marcus Rashford could cause problems for Liverpool's defence and he has already shown signs of an exciting partnership with Anthony Martial - again another who could worry the back-line.
Prediction: 1-2
Samuel Luckhurst
Darmian should not have been assured of a return at West Brom, irrespective of how 'over-tired' Varela was. With Varela fresh after a week's rest, he should come in at right-back with Darmian moving to the left.
Blind needs to be dropped after two dismal displays and, although Rojo is better at left-back, his aggression could be useful alongside Smalling.
The front six picks itself. Schneiderlin has to return and the attacking triumvirate of Rashford, Martial and Memphis has promise with Mata supplementing it. Herrera was shambolic at West Brom but complements Schneiderlin well.
Prediction: 1-1


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dubois Beach
With a gentle surf, a shaded gazebo, an anchored dock and jetties for crabbing, it's easy to understand how duBois Beach made Boston Globe's top 20 best beaches to visit in New England. It's located at the southernmost tip of Water Street at Stonington Point, where you'll enjoy a magnificent view of Stonington Harbor, Fisher's Island Sound and Little Narragansett Bay.
Visiting duBois Beach
duBois Beach opens for weekends beginning Memorial Day weekend with lifeguards on duty from 10 am to 4 pm. The beach is open full-time — Monday through Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm — June 22 through Labor Day weekend.
duBois Beach is reserved for residents of the Borough and Stonington Community Center (COMO) members who purchase individual adult or family season passes. Children 18 and under access the beach for free. COMO members receive a $25 discount. For beach membership information or to purchase duBois season passes, please visit the COMO.
The general public may purchase daily passes for $10 per person through the beach gatekeeper upon arrival.
Parking is free of charge in the public lot adjacent to the beach.


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The exhibition will be open at the Duino Castle, from 6 July to 5 August 2018, from 9.30 to 17.30, information on the admission ticket on www.castellodiduino.it (Grand opening with the artists on Friday, July the 6th, at 11.00 pm.
Ruins represents an intrinsic ambivalence: they are at the same time victims and survivors of the destructive time. "The ideas that the ruins arouse in me, are great. Everything is annihilated, everything perishes, everything passes. Only the world remains. Only time lasts […]. ", wrote Diderot, in that eighteenth century, intimately appreciating the poetics of lost things.
The eighteenth century, in which Piranesi with his prints was spreading throughout Europe the images of Roman ruins, diffused a"figurative projection of the Sublime, where the aesthetic pleasure is made more intense by a beauty threatened by omens of death" (Ottani Cavina).
It is the transience of beauty, the impermanence of things that has always fascinated the human mind and that, through the iconography of Vanitas, tried to foreshadow the terror of death, especially in times of war.
This same language is resurfacing today, through different media and forms, in the works of contemporary artists who rework the legacies of the conflicts that have plagued the last century. A century marked by wars that strongly destroyed even the stuff built to survived the passing of time, inexorably changing the world and the rhythms of life.
The incessant oscillation of the clock hand between two fixed points, photographs – family portraits- with erased faces, vases marked by cracks, skulls, ashes and flames, impressions of what we were: these are the elements that thanks to the work of the artists (Cosima Montavoci,Boris Beja, Claudio Beorchia, Lorenzo Bordonaro, Silvia Cavallari, Angela Alexander-Lloyd, Stelios Manganis, Nathalie Vanheule) allow us to question ourselves about our impermanence, fragility, and decadence, in the suggestive setting of the Castle of Duino.
The grandeur and luxury of this castle, nowadays a museum, is contrasted by the view of the ruins of the medieval settlement on the nearby cliff. Building a new castle next to the old, as to remind the viewer of the fate of man and his work, is a memento that defines the Stimmung perceived in this fortress, also enhanced by the artists who resided there (it will be during his stay at the Castle of Duino that Reiner Maria Rilke, in 1912, on the threshold of the First World War, will find the inspiration for his Duineser Elegien, a cycle characterized by the theme of the inconsistency of human life).
Still, are the beauty, sensitivity, and art that a hundred years later allow us to face a reflect on the same questions: death, the passage of time and what remains of human activity (in one world: ruins). Similarly to the title of the sculptures by Boris Beja, at the end of our journey into the imagination of vanities, they make us sigh "Still Alive".
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Jupiter in Tenth House as per Vedic Astrology
Know result of planet Jupiter in 10th House
Jupiter in 10th House according to Saravali: If Jupiter occupies the 10th, the native will attain successful beginning in his undertaking, be honourable, effortful and will be endowed with abundant welfare, happiness, wealth, relatives, conveyances and fame.
Jupiter in 10th House according to Phala Deepika: Should Jupiter be occupying the 10th house at birth, the native will be very wealthy and a favourite of the king. Be earns a high reputation and is virtuous.
Jupiter in various houses according to Vedic Astrology
|Jup in First House
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|Jup in Fifth House
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|Jup in Eighth House
|Jup in Ninth House
|Jup in Tenth House
|Jup in Eleventh House
|Jup in Twelvth House
Jupiter in various zodiac signs according to Vedic Astrology
|Jupiter in Aries
|Jupiter in Taurus
|Jupiter in Gemini
|Jupiter in Cancer
|Jupiter in Leo
|Jupiter in Virgo
|Jupiter in Libra
|Jupiter in Scorpio
|Jupiter in Sagittarius
|Jupiter in Capricorn
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- 4 sun-dried tomato halves
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound cooked and peeled shrimp (20–24 count size)
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves, rinsed and drained
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Place sun-dried tomato halves into a small bowl. Pour hot water over the tomatoes and set aside for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. After 10 minutes, remove tomatoes from the water, reserving the water for later use. Chop tomatoes and set aside. In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil. Add cooked shrimp and sauté. Add chopped tomato and spinach, then pour in the 1/4 cup reserved hot water and continue cooking. Add dried basil and black pepper, stir until combined, and serve immediately.
Yield: 2 servings.
Serving size: 4 ounces shrimp.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 188 calories, Carbohydrates: 4 g, Protein: 25 g, Fat: 8 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 221 mg, Sodium: 346 mg, Fiber: 1 g
Exchanges per serving: 4 lean meat.
This recipe was created by Kathleen Stanley, a diabetes educator at Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.


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by Mari on February 2, 2016
Whether you are working from the March downloadable pattern or the Itty Bitty Quilts book, the construction of the March Itty Bitty is loads of fun and one of the easiest of the bunch. I particularly enjoy the needlework. Here's a rundown of the tools I used in the building of this quilt… Itty Bitty Quilt book
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by Mari on January 19, 2016
To begin, all the Itty Bitty quilts can be found in the Itty Bitty Quilts book (46239). The Itty Bitty Stack (8666) is used in the construction of the quilts shown in the book. Also, many of the Itty Bitty quilts in the book are pictured on the Wire Scalloped Stand (71445), and all are ...
by Mari on January 5, 2016
The January Itty Bitty Quilt is a grand beginning to our new Quilt Along, Itty Bitty Quilts. You all probably know how I am with my quilt designs, encouraging quilt builders to "do their own thing." I encourage myself to do that with my own quilts! So, the original set of Itty Bitty Quilts that are found in the Itty Bitty Quilts book were ...
by Laraine on June 25, 2015
This was another fun project from Kristin Gassaway and really didn't take too long to complete. I finished most of it in one day. Because the background fabric is directional, you have to pay attention, but the actual construction is really quite simple to do. I dug out my 20 ½" square ruler for cutting the main background piece, ...
by Ann on May 13, 2015
I recently came across a fun free pattern for a Ringlets Table Topper designed by Darci Schipnewski of Pastthyme Patterns. For a link to the pattern, click here. What appealed to me about this project was that it was an easy pattern with a result that appears difficult and it gave me a chance to practice machine ...
by Ann on April 28, 2015
Regular followers of our CT Notions blog will know that, recently, I have been decorating a guest bedroom for foreign exchange students with a series of projects in a neutral palette. I recently wrote about a modern Yo-Yo wall hanging I completed. To read about the construction and see the finished project, please click
by Anita on March 10, 2015
This was the table runner in the quilt shop. If you remember, back in June I talked about a quilt shop I visited when I was on a trip to Alaska. I found a great tribal Orca wall hanging/table runner pattern while at the Rushin' Tailor Quilt Shop. I just knew my boy ...
by Teri on February 4, 2015
I love this pillow! Not only is it a great way to showcase cute fabrics but it's also a very appropriate subject for the Pacific Northwest which is where I call home. I was surfing the web looking for a pillow pattern and ran across this tutorial for the Raindrop Pillow. When I saw this pattern ...
by Laraine on November 19, 2014
Don't look now, but Christmas is only a few weeks away. How are those gift projects going? I'm always on the lookout for things to make as gifts. The Trim the Tree Mini Runner Pattern by Farmhouse Threads caught my eye for a couple of reasons: I love projects that combine quilting and wool and this seemed like a ...
by Ann on November 14, 2014
Clover Patchwork Pins 0.4 mm CT recently started carrying the 0.4 mm version of Clover Patchwork Pins. I kept asking for them and now we have them! At .4mm x 36 mm, these are my absolute favorite straight pins for piecing quilts. Why do I LOVE these 0.4 mm pins? Let me count the ways… They are very sharp and fine! They glide easily through quilting ...


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Restricted Verb Phrase Collocations in Standard and Learner Malaysian English
(University of Canterbury. Linguistics, 2014)
The English used in Malaysia is one of the varieties of New Englishes and this variety has emerged due to the spread of English around the world (Platt, et al., 1983; Pillai, 2006). In the case of Malaysia, Malay is the ...


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Belmont Stakes Preview
Submitted by Jim Hurley on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 5:42 PM
VOLUME 16 - Number 4
Two weeks ago it appeared as though the NYRA was scrambling to work around 8 or 9 Belmont Stakes runners. Since then the entry ranks continued to grow and either a number of outfits question whether Exaggerator can duplicate his Derby and Preakness efforts or with a purse of $1.5 Million that provides $280K for second, $150K for third and $100K for fourth and being placed in a Triple Crown Race are significant runner up awards.
The reasons the field grew is whatever it is, but for those who will wager on the Belmont Stakes it adds up to bigger payoffs for the correct decisions.
With that in mind let's take a look at the field.
GOVERNOR MALIBU (12-1) - One thing trainer Christophe Clemente will not do is rush his horses into situations they are not able to handle. Based on that alone this son of Malibu Moon should be considered as he makes his first Triple Crown start. After three straight wins that culminated in a triumph in the Federico Tesio at Pimlico on 4/9 the colt took a 5 week break and made a big rush from a tracking position in the Peter pan 4 weeks ago. In 2014 both Tonalist and Commissioner exited the Peter Pan and ran 1-2 in the Belmont. Joel Rosario returns after the Peter pan ride and you could take bigger longshot stabs than this colt.
DESTIN (6-1) - In 2013 Palace Malice ran early and came unglued late in the Kentucky Derby and trainer Todd Pletcher gave the colt the 5 weeks off before returning him to Longshot glory in the Belmont Stakes. He is doing the same thing with this lightly raced son of Giant's Causeway. Although not as fast early as Palace Malice, the colt was sneaky good in the Derby as he was 8 lengths off a 1:12 six furlongs, was 6 lengths off the pace with his mile in 1:37 1/5 and finished in sixth 7 lengths back. This tactical and evenly spaced fractional running style suits the Belmont Stakes makeup and Javier Castellano remains aboard. The only thing that is a question mark is that this is only his second race in 83 days.
CHERRY WINE (8-1) - The son of Paddy O'Prado will garner plenty of support after his dramatic deep rally to nip Nyquist and get the place in the Preakness. More an also ran than a winner during his earlier preps the colt seemed to find the requisite amount of trouble in those tests and was always a wise-guy runner. The dale Romans trainee has worked well since the Preakness but will have to be equal to or perhaps better in the Belmont since despite the axiom that closers who did well in the Derby and Preakness should love the Belmont mile and a half distance is statistically unsupportable since it is stalkers and trackers that have been successful in the third leg of the Triple Crown. Nonetheless he is in fine form right now.
SUDDENBREAKINGNEWS (10-1) - Trainer Donnie Von Hemel must be the top head scratching trainer of all time. Will this gelded son of Mineshaft come running late at some point in the Belmont? His lifetime evidence says yes. Will it be once again too late in a race that is less kind to deep closers than any of his recent tries? More likely than not. Here, however, is the dilemma for bettors. This 3-year old works bullets in the morning, he is as quick as any of the rivals on the Triple Crown Trail. Yet in the afternoon it is always, "I'll get going when I want to get going." The conditioner switches to Mike Smith after remaining loyal to Luis Quinonez for all 9 lifetime starts. Could that be the answer? This guy always shows up. It is just a question of when.
STRADIVARI (5-1) - The quicker of the two Pletcher runners this well-regarded son of Medaglia D'Oro could be any kind. Those who look for another step forward could easily argue that with a better trip he might have gotten runner up honors in the Preakness. Even with the newly entered Gettysburg and last out maiden winner Seeking The Soul bringing added speed to the race you have to consider this colt's chances to be positioned wherever jockey John Velazquez wants him. He has only 4 races in his career but has moved forward in every start and reminds in his development of Shackleford, who went from a mile and an eighth in the Florida Derby to a fourth in the Derby to a win in the Preakness while this guy went from a mile and an eighth allowance win to a fourth in the Preakness and now heads into the Belmont Stakes.
GETTYSBURG (30-1) - It is difficult to see this guy as anything other than a rabbit for Creator. This son of Pioneerof The Nile is a Winstar Farm colt trained by Steve Asmussen, the same connections that are looking for all the help they can get for late runner Creator. Still eligible for non-winners of two races lifetime, this colt is hard to back in any other situation.
SEEKING THE SOUL (30-1) - Another coly that is lightly raced and also eligible for non-winners of two races lifetime, the Dallas Stewart broke his maiden in career start number three at Churchill in his last. The son of Perfect Soul has never been further than a mile and although the conditioner has a history of big surprises, namely Golden Soul and Commanding Curve who ran second at huge prices in consecutive Kentucky Derby runs in 2013 and 2014, both of those runners were much further along in their racing careers than this guy. Florent Geroux, who was aboard for the maiden breaker is in the irons again.
FOREVER D'ORO (30-1) - The same that was said of Seeking The Soul can be said of this guy. The son of Medaglia D'Oro broke his maiden in career start number three and did so for the same trainer, Dallas Stewart, on the same day, May 29, although this one did so at Belmont in a mile and a sixteenth test. At least Stewart was able to reach out to leading NY jock Jose Ortiz.
TROJAN NATION (30-1) - The fourth straight 30-1 ML longshot, at least the connections of this son of Street Cry have a bit of a rack to hang a hat on. Still a maiden after 7 career starts the Patrick Gallagher trainee fell a stride or two short of upsetting the Grade I Wood Memorial when second to Outwork at 81-1 in career start number 6 and his first away from the west coast. Off that try the connections started him in the Kentucky derby and after getting checked at the start ran in last place until the lane and was 16th beaten 26 lengths. Gallagher took him back to Santa Anita where he has worked terrifically and is back for another try. 81-1 again would be about right, but then no one gave him a chance in the Wood either. Aaron Gryder returns after riding in the Wood and Derby.
LANI (20-1) - There is no truth that Lani in Japanese means "keep the faith" but that is exactly what a number of analysts who believe in this guy have done. A notorious slow starter who is his own worst enemy out of the gate, the Japanese bred son of leading sire Tapit actually improved dramatically in the Preakness and was only 1 ½ lengths off Cherry Wine after getting steadied in the stretch. Based on how this guy traveled and tried after the first quarter mile in both the Derby and Preakness there is no question that given his breeding and corrections he could be the upsetter should he get the clean break and clean trip that has so far eluded him. Reports are he has been much less antsy in New York and has worked three well-in-hand breezes over the surface, including a very sharp 5 furlongs on Wednesday. He would not be a total surprise.
EXAGGERATOR (9-5) - What does one need to say? He is the deserving favorite. It is also likely that he will not go off at the generous 9-5 the ML predicts. Trainer Keith Desormeaux has done a masterful job of keeping this son of Curlin happy and fit and it is worth remembering that those who hold that the long campaign will catch up to him, should remember that his sire got better with age and better with racing. The colt only jogged between the Derby and Preakness and look how that turned out and he has galloped and jogged since arriving here before being full of himself in a 5 furlong breeze over the track on Tuesday. Unless the fates dictate otherwise, if he runs his race he will be difficult to beat.
BRODY'S CAUSE (20-1) - Given his outside post and late running style the son of Giant's causeway will likely wait to tuck in after the field clears heading to the clubhouse turn. Another deep closer who will run against the race scenario history the Dale Romans trainee (the conditioner also has similar running style entrant Cherry Wine) also has to prove he is not the inconsistent win or nothing type after finishing well up the track in the Tampa bay Derby, winning the Blue Grass Stakes and never coming close in the Kentucky Derby. He will also have to show that he has improved more than his recent pedestrian works at Churchill have shown.
CREATOR (10-1) - Trainer Steve Asmussen is definitely pulling out all the stops. He has entered rabbit Gettysburg to try and get the kind of pace this son of Tapit was able to run down when he won the Arkansas Derby which propelled him into the Kentucky derby. He had enough backing to go off at 16-1 in Louisville but disappointed those backers. Asmussen also reaches out to one of New York's leading riders, Irad Ortiz, Jr. The jockey will have to be at his best as he tries to get the colt into the race from this post and will have no chance if he gets caught wide going into the first turn. Bettors who believe in this guy should hope for better than 10-1 as although he has shown signs of ability it is also noteworthy that three of his four best speed number were at Oaklawn and he has not come close to a number of his competitors in here when away from Arkansas.
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Jen West in the Bubble
Photography by Beau Gustafson and George Smyly
A woman is stirred from slumber by sounds of the earth shifting. She discovers a large bubble which she instinctively knows should never pop. Her curious interactions with the bubble leads to an unexpected journey full of beauty and terror.
That's the vision behind Jen West's latest short film, titled as you might suspect, Bubble.
"Film combines so many different creative mediums—from writing to art direction to photography to acting. It crosses almost everything you can imagine. To me it is like the ultimate challenge. If you can make a film, I think you can do anything you want on the creative side."
That creative side has been calling out to Jen West for as long as she can remember. But it crystallized in film when she was about 22.
"I grew up not knowing what independent film was. I started working for an ad company that had an interest in film, and from that time on I knew that is what I wanted to do someday," she says.
"My goal is always to outdo my last project. I really love the collaborative nature of film. Building a team is a big part of my reward. I do a lot of research and know who is the best and try very hard to have those people work on my project. A film is only as good as the people you are working with. Combining ideas from different sources and individuals is a very organic process that I really really enjoy. I always learn from the people around me, and I try to surround myself with people who are more experienced.
The People Behind Bubble
This is Jen's third short film to write and direct. She made Piece of Cake in 2006 and co–wrote and co–directed Crush in 2011 which went on to be in 12 film festivals around the country. She plans to write and direct her first feature film in 2014 based on a novel she is currently working on. Jen's passionate about telling stories revolving around interesting female characters.
James Martin—Producer
James is a creative force in both Atlanta and Birmingham, expressing his love for things by joining and creating unique initiatives in various roles. His prior experiences in film have lent themselves well to James taking on the role as producer in Bubble. James was also the mastermind behind the Four X Productions fundraiser which made this film production possible.
Chris Hilleke—Cinematographer
Chris has a vast array of filmmaking abilities ranging from live action to documentary, both behind the camera and as a director. He most recently shot the HBO documentary Gideon's Army which premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival.
Jim Roberson—Art Director and Special Effects
Jim has the ability to visualize and execute almost any creative idea through production techniques or post special effects. He also works behind the camera and directs. Some of his major clients are Toyota, HBO and The University of Alabama.
Joe Walker—Editor
Joe is a VFX artist and editor by day, and is an avid independent filmmaker by night. Besides editing, Joe has a skilled eye for camera work and overall pacing, which is a major component of storytelling. He has lensed and edited several music videos, short films, and commercials.
Ted Speaker—Original Score
Ted is an immensely talented composer and overall film visionary. He is a multiple time Sundance Film Festival alum with credits as producer and musical score. He also serves as a juror at several film festivals across the country.
Jill Marlar—Actress
Jill has graced the Birmingham community with her talents both on camera and on the stage. Not many actors have the ability to be effective both in film and theatre since the techniques are so different, but Jill shows an impressive range and understanding of both mediums. She takes on any character with full spirit and passion.
Olivia Pope—Actress
Bubble is Olivia's film debut. She studies drama under Jill Marlar, our other character, at her school. Olivia has an on-camera presence that is far beyond her years, as well as a deep love for acting.
Other Team Members: Lauren Howard, executive producer; Whitney Reed, executive producer; Kelly Steffey, set designer; Lindsay Garrett, makeup artist; Lily Li, costume designer; Lauren Sharp, hair styling; Michael Praytor, assistant camera; Dan Gavin, web developer. Others: Paul Mckee, Gregory Jenkins, George Smyly, Veronique Vanblaere, Justin Bing, Sean Kirby, Mongo, Jennifer Strickland, Nathan Saturday, Dan Ellis, Daniel Ellis, Mandy Shunnarah, Clay Shannon, Zackery Moore.
During the month of March James Martin, Dan Gavin and Jen West launched an interactive fundraising website very unique in nature. The team felt that it was becoming harder and harder to stand out from the crowdsourcing messaging already in existence, so they brainstormed ideas to provide a new giving experience for potential contributors. They came up with a voting system based on donations to three different short stories, with one ultimately being produced into a film. As a call to action the team also came up with various incentitves that were attractive on a local and national level. Giveaways varied from food experiences, to pieces of art and theme park tickets. They were successful in reaching their financial goal during their 17 day campaign, with the story Bubble receiving a little over 50 percent of the total votes.
How to Make a Film
Once Bubble was selected as the film winner, pre-production went into immediate full swing since the shoot was only weeks away. Jen and James worked closely with Chris Hilleke (cinematographer), Jim Roberson (Art Director) and Kelly Steffey (Set Decorator) to plan shot lists and artistic execution. Production would be tight with only two days of filming, so a lot would need to be planned out before the first take would roll.
Production for Bubble took place on April 14th and 15th at a farm in Trussville, Alabama, since it was able to accommodate all of the scene locations: a lake, bedroom, woods and bathroom. A set was even constructed in a spare room of the house complete with fake walls and a mock window. The night before production the crew went out to the farm to prelight and organize equipment in specific assigned places in order to save time the following day.
The first day of production was a long one, 18 hours from start to finish. The first half of the day was spent shooting with Jill Marlar in interior scenes, and the second half of the day was with Olivia Pope in various woods settings. The weather was dreary and cold for most of the day, but fortunately didn't cause a scheduling problem for the outside scenes throughout the evening and night.
Since all best laid plans are meant to be broken, the official shooting schedule did have to be modified as the day progressed due to unforeseen circumstances. Because of this, the agenda for Monday was almost completely changed in the wee hours of Sunday morning. By making these adjustments more time was able to be given to pivotal shots in the movie that needed more care with lighting and set design.
The story is always the first priority in any film, which is very true with Bubble, but careful consideration had to be given to the technical and art aspects of the film. Many special effects are planned which have to be shot precisely in production in order to work correctly later. Art Director Jim Roberson had a carefully laid out plan on how to capture images so he could do his job better in post. Cinematographer Chris Hilleke choreographed camera movements and sequences to best capture the spirit of what was to come with these imaginary aspects. Actresses Jill and Olivia often had to interact with objects that would later exist through CGI.
Production is now a wrap with only a few pick-up shots on the horizon in early May. Post production will take around four months to edit, design and place special effects, and compose the original score. Bubble will be ready for viewer's to enjoy in late summer. The hope is that it will premiere at the Sidewalk Film Festival pending acceptance in late August, then will tour nationally and internationally at film festivals through summer of 2014.


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Kerry and Craig (plus Evie), where do I begin trying to write this blog article on your amazing wedding. I guess starting way before the day would be a good place to begin.
Normally when I met up with new clients for a chat and coffee to discuss their day the meeting lasts about an hour, maybe a bit longer if we head off to the engagement shoot. When Kerry and Craig just popped around to the mancave for the meeting they left about 4 hours later. Ever since that meeting I knew their day would be something very special. Chatting to them was like meeting up with old friends. Except I had only met them once before. I certainly felt a lot more relaxed after chatting to them, knowing how the day would hopefully pan out and what they wanted from me. Plus I think mine and Kerry's love of Koppaberg's was a solid foundation for us to build the rapport on.
(Discliamer – No koppabergs were consumed during our first meeting, maybe a few on the wedding day though!!)
So the big day came and the weather wasn't looking the best but not the worst, in fact I think we saw everything the weather could throw at us that day. Yeap we had it all, drizzle, cloud, rain, sunny spells and even snow, but as Kerry and Craig had chosen the Tunnels for the venue it didn't matter, it's the one that can take it all in it's stride and not dampen the sprits of the day.
Starting the day up the Tides, nestled high above the venue, the bridal prep was full of laughs and the odd koppaberg!!! Like the Tunnels and now the Bath House, the Tides is an amazing property and shooting there was such a joy.
After a short trip down the hill in "Monty" to the venue the ceremony was held out on the terrace, despite the inclement weather it held off for the ceremony. which was a massive bonus.
With the ceremony done it was time to start the celebrations and boy what a party it was. But more of that shortly.
As ever I like to have some time with the couple to get some portrait shots and with the tide out we were able to make full use of the better weather and the beach to utilise it to its full potential. Then we took a few minutes to have some shots in front of the Bath House with Monty…
With Craig being from Australia and only a limited amount of family present on the day, the speeches were a very emotional affair as messages of love and happiness for the couple were read out, sometimes when situations like this happen right in front of you it's hard not to get affected.
As the sun went down the venue became the scene for probably one of the best parties I have witnessed here. JP leisure was on hand to ensure the tunes flowed and party kicked into over drive. So many highlights, so many memories. But I think the best one for me was either the un-choreographed dancing from Kerry and Craig or when the microphone was handed over and Reef's "place your hands" was belted out. I will always remember that night every time I hear that song.
As the evening went on the snow began to fall and by the time I left (2am ish!!!) it was a snowy ride home.
What a night. What a day. Such an honour to be part of it and to have captured it for Kerry and Craig. Oh and little Evie too..
When I sat down to write this there was so much I wanted to say but in the end I hope the above babbling sets the scene and the image fill in the rest…
I truly wish you both all the very best for the future what ever side of the globe you end up on…….. Thank you..
This wedding will not only got down as one of my all time favourite weddings but it also got featured as a double page spread in the local South West wedding magazine "Wed Mag". Very pleased with that.
If you or anyone you know is getting married please do drop em aline to discuss what I can offer you.
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"Sit or lied down in a way that allows your body to rest. Sitting, your head and spine form a straight line. Relax all your muscles. Find a way of sitting that allows you to sit for at least 20 minutes without becoming too stiff or tired. As soon as you sit down, pay attention to your breath. Then notice your posture, a little bit everywhere. Relax the muscles in your face. If you are angry or worried, those muscles will be tense. Smile lightly, and you will relax hundreds of muscles in your face. Then notice your shoulders, and let go of the tension there. Don't try too hard. Just breathe mindfully, and scan your whole body."
"Breathing in, I know I am breathing in. Breathing out, I know I am breathing out." "The object of mindfulness is your in-breath and your out-breath, and nothing else. Observe the reality of your in-breath all throughout its duration. Stay at one with your out-breath all the way through"
"You don't need to make an effort to stop your thinking. Just by concentrating on your breathing one hundred percent, your thinking will quiet itself. You don't need to force yourself to be mindful. Just enjoy your breathing."
"A period of sitting meditation is time worth living. Don't interfere with your breathing. Breathing takes place by itself. Just light the lamp of mindfulness and shine it on your breathing. Don't modify, bend, or make your breathing the way you think it is supposed to be. If your in-breath is short, let it be short. If your out-breath is long, let it be long. Become aware of your in-breath and out-breath as they are….After a few minutes you will notice an improvement in the quality of your breathing, and a feeling of well-being will be born in you."
Mindfulness and Concentration
"Mindfulness makes our eyes, our heart, our non-toothache, the moon, and the trees deep and beautiful. And when we touch our suffering with mindfulness, we begin to transform it. Mindfulness is like a mother holding her baby in her arms and caring for her baby's pain. When our pain is held by mindfulness it loses some of its strength….
Mindfulness recognizes what is there, and concentration allows you to be deeply present with whatever it is. Concentration is the ground of happiness. If you live twenty-four hours a day in mindfulness and concentration, one day is a lot."
Quotations from Thich Nhat Hanh, in The Mindfulness Bell, Issue 23, pages 1,4. See also Breathe! You are Alive, by Thich Nhat Hanh.
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This following was posted on the mozilla.dev.accessibility newsgroup: One solution that will address both the live region priority problem and the multisynthesizer problem is to simply add a new property called channel. channel="general" (default) or channel="notify". Messages can be put into either channel. Within the channel, everything behaves as before. That is, polites wait until the user idles, assertives will cancel out polites and be spoken as soon as possible, and rudes will interrupt and cancel out anything so that they are spoken immediately. However, messages from one channel cannot cancel or interrupt messages from another channel. How the messages are actually presented to the user depends on the AT that the user has running. If the user is on a screen reader with only one synthesizer and there are messages in both channels, then: 1. The channel with the highest priority message gets picked for processing. So if the "general" channel has an assertive and the "notify" channel only has polites, the "general" channel will be processed. 2. If both channels have the same priority for their highest priority message, then the "notify" channel will go first. So if both channels only have polites, then the "notify" channel will be processed first. If the user is on a screen reader with two or more synthesizers, then: each channel has its own synthesizer and both channels get processed simultaneously. If the user is on a screen reader that also has braille output and has chosen to use both outputs, then: one channel will be sent on the audio and the other channel will be sent on the braille. Which goes where is a user setting (but my guess is that users will want "notify" on braille and "general" on audio). This solves the problem for chat since messages directed at the user since those can be set to channel="notify" and be spoken before the general chat messages without clearing any of them out. This solution also lays the foundation for multisynthesizer output and encourages developers to explicitly give defaults for what should be on the same channel. Finally, for users who are on both speech and braille output, since the users have final say via the AT of how the ARIA live region properties should behave, they have the flexibility of putting messages for different regions into different channels. I can imagine a user wanting to hear the news headlines on the audio channel and having the braille display show updates to the stock prices. This solution has already been implemented in a prototype version of Fire Vox and in Reef Chat. Those who want to try it out can get the prototype version of Fire Vox by installing the following 3 files: http://clc4tts.clcworld.net/preview/clc-4-tts_v3.0_release.xpi http://clc4tts.clcworld.net/preview/clc-utils_v3.9b.xpi http://clc4tts.clcworld.net/preview/clc_firevox_v5.3b.xpi and then going to Reef Chat at http://reefchat.overscore.com Sina Bahram, Gijs Kruitbosch, and Peter Thiessen have already considered this idea and like it. Also, Reef Chat running with the Fire Vox prototype was shown at W4A and at Access U last week, and this behavior was well received. Any thoughts? -Charles P.S. Also, I should add that since the default is chat="general", web developers who don't have applications that could benefit from multiple synthesizers/complex priority systems can just pretend that this property never existed and do everything as before. So it doesn't complicate things for the simple cases.Received on Wednesday, 16 May 2007 20:38:14 UTC
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Security Beacon was started to help the average home user and small business owner become aware of, and then mitigate, some of the security risks associated with modern electronic devices such as computers and mobile phones. Our articles on such things as backup strategy, password management, encryption, firewalls, etc. are all aimed at helping you avoid having a bad day due to loss, theft or hacking of one of your digital devices. In the big picture of life though a hard drive crash or computer virus is just a minor inconvenience. Today, I am going to give you advice that can save you, your loved ones, and your friends and colleagues from having a truly tragic day or maybe even a last day among the living.
Security Rules for your mobile phone:
- Rule #1 – Do NOT use a mobile phone while you're driving! That means NO texting, NO talking, NO surfing, NO GPS, NO games and NO apps!
- Rule #1 – If you are driving you must ignore all text messages, e-mails and phone calls that come into your mobile phone. You can respond later after you are safely off the road and stopped!
- Rule #1 – JUST PUT THE DAMN PHONE DOWN AND DRIVE!
Corollary Rules:
- Do NOT talk or text with someone you know is driving! Do your friend, associate, or loved one a favor and tell them to turn off the phone and drive, then end the conversation!
- If you are a passenger in a vehicle driven by someone who is using a mobile phone, you should remind them of Rule #1. If they ignore you, then offer to make or receive calls or texts for them so they can concentrate on driving. If they refuse, you should simply ask them to stop and let you out!
I'm sure most of you have heard all of this before, and I congratulate those of you that have taken the advice. You can absolve yourself of guilt, and you, your friends and colleagues and many others you may never know will live a longer and happier life because of it. For those of you that have yet to take Rule #1 to heart please let me give you some background information that may sway your opinion.
There is often debate in this country about the politics and costs of war. Most people would agree that the Iraq and Afghanistan campaigns have exacted a heavy toll in both life and treasure from all sides. According to iCasualties.org, the total coalition fatalities for the entire Iraq War from 2003 to 2012 was 4804. Total fatalities in Afghanistan War for the period 2001 to 2012 were 2916. Now, consider that according to NHTSA, "In 2009, 5,474 people were killed in crashes involving driver distraction, and an estimated 448,000 were injured."
Unbelievable as it seems, we kill more people on our own highways every year due to driver distraction than the coalition side lost through the entire Iraq war and most of the Afghanistan operation! Distracted driving is costing us almost double the number of lives lost on 9/11 every year. Where is the outrage?
Mobile phone use is not the only cause of distraction. Stupid things like reading maps, playing with radios and GPS systems, and trying to eat while driving also contribute, but the mobile phone is now the prime cause of distraction on the road. I'm not going to go further into the statistics here since you can find the data just as easily as I can. If you need a starting point though try this link:
If you don't believe the government then read this story:
March 12, 2012, ABC News.com: Girlfriend's Final Texts a Warning on Distracted Driving
and ask yourself what makes you so different or special that we won't see a similar story about you or someone you love some day?
On an average day in this country some 15 people will lose their lives and another 1,227 or so will be injured as a result of distracted driving. Fortunately, there is something each of us can do every day to reduce these numbers. Please start today and observe Security Rule #1 for mobile phones!
Update March 22, 2012
Less than a week since I made this post we now learn that it is also dangerous to Text while walking! If you don't believe me see this article for the proof!
March 22, 2012 – CNN.com: The perils of walking and texting
Now if this woman can walk off a pier while texting is there any chance you want to be on the road with others like her that are texting while driving? This is serious business folks. Please just put the phone down and drive! The rest of us thank you for your consideration!
Update May 14, 2012
I found this article today that again points out how people can't seem to manage to walk and text much less drive and text!
May 14, 2012 – CBSnews.com – Texting while walking banned in N.J. Town
be sure to check out the links to the viral videos of a man who almost ran into bear while texting and a woman who fell into the mall water fountain when walking and texting.
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Profitable Growth
So far, 2017 is proving to be a double-edged sword for the world's airlines. On the one hand, air travel demand is more robust than expected as the global economy remains more stable than predicted. On the other hand, higher fuel prices and escalating labor costs are squeezing airline profit margins.
The global economy is "looking fairly positive at the moment," IATA chief economist Brian Pearce said in early May at the Wings of Change conference in Miami. "In the last six to nine months, we've seen a pretty strong and steady improvement in business confidence, and that's always good for economic growth. Consumers have been getting confident after hitting a low patch about a year ago. That all adds up to a positive outlook. The industry overall is seeing [2017 passenger traffic] growth of 7%. We had been expecting a slowdown . . . People are confident. They want to travel."
The strong demand for air travel in 2017 reverses a situation from 2016, when fears were prevalent that airline capacity was starting to outstrip demand, Pearce noted.
There is "still risk out there" from nationalist political movements that may pursue protectionist policies detrimental to global air transport, Pearce said, but that risk—a major reason why 2017 air traffic growth projections had been cautious—appears to be alleviating.
The biggest cause for the global economy's stability—and likely continued growth—is that the enthusiasm among governments to tightly control spending has receded, Pearce said.
"Austerity budgets ended a few years ago and we've seen quite a bit of stimulus, particularly from China," he explained. "This has been helpful to get the economy growing again."
But costs are rising for airlines, putting pressure on profit margins. "Rising fuel costs, particularly for European and Asian carriers, which are seeing fuel hedges rolling off," are affecting bottom lines, Pearce told ATW. In North America, higher labor costs are expected to push full-year 2017 profit margins to about 8%, down slightly year-over-year.
Steady airline profits have created new expectations from labor. American Airlines in late April announced a mid-contract pay raise for its pilots and flight attendants, an unprecedented move criticized by some Wall Street analysts, but defended by American chairman and CEO Doug Parker as a necessary long-term investment. Pearce took no position on the American salary increase, but said US airlines—which have posted record profits over the last few years—need to ensure their cost structure continues to deliver a healthy return on invested capital for shareholders.
"There's a balance to be struck here," Pearce said. "Airlines want to share some of their success with their workers. Clearly, the industry needs to develop a cost structure that's fit for the next downturn."
Parker said the pay increase, implemented to put American crews on par with salary levels at rivals Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, is a sign of a maturing industry following years of bankruptcies and mergers. He believes US airline salaries are unlikely to rise at an uncontrollable pace.
"Look, we're comfortable with the commitment," Parker told skeptical Wall Street analysts. "We're indeed not leading this charge. We're just making sure we're catching up … I don't think it's that different than if you saw another airline make a dramatic change in their inflight product and we matched that."
Parker argued that the rise in fuel and labor costs can be framed as good news for airlines because it shows the industry can remain profitable even when its highest areas of expenditure increase. "Employee pay has increased at a rate that has never been seen before," he explained, adding, "Fuel prices, indeed, have increased from where they were a year ago by 20%, 30% … We still have a business that is producing returns like it's never seen before."
Asked what could derail the current cycle of positive airline profitability, Pearce said, "An unexpected shock. That's the sort of thing that stops cycles in their tracks." But he asserted that, barring the unforeseen, the prospects for airlines look good, especially in North America.
"At the moment, it looks as if businesses and consumers have been feeling more secure," Pearce said. "So I think we've got a couple more years of economic growth ahead … In terms of airline profitability, globally the airline industry looks pretty different today than it looked just a few years ago. We've seen profitability peaking."


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I've been riding Metro regularly for almost a year now. I moved to Koreatown in June and started taking Metro to work and other places then. In that time I've ridden all hours of the day--early, midday, night, late night--and nothing exciting happened. I'd hop in the train or bus and sit quietly until I got to my destination. Every ride had been uneventful, save for the smelly homeless person or the self-talker.
Then there was today.
Wednesday usually means trivia night, but tonight I skipped trivia and took Metro to Pasadena to have dinner at Houston's with the family. I squeezed myself into a Union Station-bound train and took a spot in the aisle towards one end of the car. No sooner had the train started towards Civic Center when I heard a familiar, retching sound followed by a splash. The space that quickly opened up in the crowded train and the gasps confirmed the disgusting event. A passenger had thrown up. It was easy to spot the culprit as he stood there alone, pale-faced by the door, wiping his mouth with his sleeves. As anyone who has thrown up can attest, you don't just vomit once. Sure enough, more vomit from the poor guy. Everywhere you looked was a disgusted face. Some passengers covered their nose and mouth with the books they were reading, and others declared that they were getting off.
I understand that being in close proximity to vomit isn't desirable, but do people really need to make the poor guy feel even worse? It's easy for me to act all high and mighty when I wasn't the one whose shoes got splattered with vomit juice, but I felt bad for the guy. I doubt he wanted to throw up in a crowded, shaky train. It just happened. When we finally made it to Union Station I asked the guy if he was OK. He just shook his head and ducked out of the train.
On the ride back home after dinner, I became fascinated by one of my fellow passengers. The guy was dressed like he had just come from a round of golf. He read the sports section with the aid of a pair of broken glasses, missing one of the temples, which he had to hold up to his eyes to use. What made it more interesting was that they were women's glasses. When he tilted his head I saw the glasses were embellished with florets at the corner.
I was studying the guy when something caught my eye in the car in front of us. A woman was pressing the emergency button over and over again. An African-American man moves towards her and a guy in a red soccer polo jumps in between them. The woman keeps frantically pressing the emergency call button and the two men appear to be struggling. The guy in the red keeps pushing the other guy away, away from the woman. It looked like they were grasping each other's hands and were engaged in a wrestling match. The guy gets away from the guy in the red and lunges towards the frightened woman, who backs towards the middle of the car. The guy in the red keeps pushing. As we're approaching Wilshire/Vermont the African-American passenger goes through the doors that lead to our car. I got scared. What was going to happen? The guy in the soccer polo follows him and yells something about a guy in a gray sweater and that the police had been called. When they made it to our car I noticed that the African-American guy had a cut on his forehead. When the doors opened at Wilshire/Vermont, the guy with the cut exits, followed by the guy in the soccer polo who continued to yell something about the police. I'm not sure if the guy got that cut during the altercation or if he had that when he boarded. He looked strung out, so it's possible that he wasn't completely there.
After a while I couldn't hear them. The doors closed and we headed towards Wilshire/Normandie.
Vomit and violence. Don't it make you want to go Metro?
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Adventures in Metroland
I've been riding Metro regularly for almost a year now. I moved to Koreatown in June and started taking Metro to work and other places then. In that time I've ridden all hours of the day--early, midday, night, late night--and nothing exciting happened. I'd hop in the train or bus and sit quietly until I got to my destination. Every ride had been uneventful, save for the smelly homeless person or the self-talker.
1 comment:
- Janey Jane said...
You should start writing a book about your trips on the metro and then add crazy storylines to them.... I would've totally freaked out. You can see that much in the next car over?


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Its Monday and I guess most of you must be having Monday's blue
Well,there is a way to make yourself not feeling so blue,that is to think of what wonderful thing you have done during the weekends
I had kinda wonderful weekend,Saturday
I had double date with my babe and her Hubby
The Japanese & Ramadhan buffet dinner at Cititel Hotel
A very worthful dinner
It only cost RM55++ per person,so why not?
Overall I would rate this buffet (***) 3 Stars
Our Favourite! Salmon sashimi and fresh Oyster!!!
Hah! See how happy his face was...
Of course a vain pic of myself *wink*
OK,ignore the red big square there in the picture who took up like whole half of the picture = ="'
Dinner finished early,and we were still energetic for the young night
So we went for our second spot ,the infamous for now,
See,Iphone " hai si lang "
They so busy connecting the wifi
Till then.....
Hoping there is more in future,for sure it will