text: Home > Wine shop > White Wine > Chardonnay Crescendo 6-pack Chardonnay Crescendo 6-pack Varietal Chardonnay Region Australia multi-regional Indulge your senses and take your love of Chardonnay to exciting new heights with this rousing Chardonnay Crescendo 6-pack. Be taken on a magical journey of elegance and sophistication from start to finish for just $32 a bottle. A stunning addition to any cellar, the Crush House Reserve Tumbarumba Chardonnay 2013 is made by Hunter Valley winemakers Usher Tinkler and Andrew Leembruggen, who recently joined forces to form this youthful but experienced label. It opens with a minerally nose with fine notes of stonefruit, melon, pineapple, grilled nuts and toasty oak. The palate is elegant yet creamy and generous in a richer, almost White Burgundy style showing plush layers of white peach, lemon, lees, lovely texture and delicious quality oak. A Victorian beauty, the Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Chardonnay 2011 is delicious and complete with wonderful length, drive and persistence. Appearing fine yellow green in the glass, it exudes perfumed aromas of nectarine, fig, peach and deluxe oak in classic Yarra style. The classy palate is lithe and elegant with beautifully delicate layers of ripe yet plush fruit and refined oak harmony. Premium quality Margaret River fruit produced the special Black Label release Moss Brothers Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2011, which expresses bright nectarine and pineapple aromas over subtle oyster shell and deluxe oak. The finely balanced palate features pineapple essence with grapefruit-like acidity. Chardonnay lovers don't miss this premium selection for winter – order now! Order code143062 Wine varietyChardonnay RegionAustralia multi-regional Read moreRead less Quantity (case) Out of Stock Availability Get free shipping for a limited time* Shop with confidence. 100% money back guarantee. 500+ Australian wineries. 40yrs experience & passion. Pack Contents 2 x Crush House Reserve Tumbarumba Chardonnay 2013 2 x Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Chardonnay 2011 2 x Moss Brothers Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2011 Black Label Reviews (0) CUSTOMER REVIEWS Sort results by Highest ratings Lowest ratings Latest ratings Oldest ratings To leave a review, please Login OR Sign up You might also like Chardonnay All Day 6-pack Price $105.00 Save $36.00 Qty | case Add to cart Chardonnay By The Bay 6-pack Price $105.00 Save $44.00 Qty | case Add to cart New Year Next Level Top Shelf Chardonnay 6-pack Price $192.00 Save $96.00 Qty | case Add to cart Two Blues Sauvignon Blanc 2014 1 case has been added to your cart. Cart total: xxx 1 case, 12 bottles, 3 accessories Checkout Continue Shopping


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Golani Brigade (Hebrew: חֲטִיבַתגּוֹלָנִי, also known as the 1st Brigade) is an Israeli infantry regiment that is subordinated to the 36th Division and traditionally associated with the Northern Command. It is one of the oldest divisions in the IDF.
The Brigade was established in 1948 with the establishment of the state.The brigade was formed on February 22, 1948 during the 1948 War of Independance, when the Levanoni Brigade in the Galilee split into the 1st Golani Brigade and the 2nd Carmeli Brigade. Early Golani soldiers were farmers and new immigrants, so the strong connection to the land (earth) was important to symbolize. For this reason, Golani's soldiers are designated by brown berets.Their major operation in the War of Independence was "Operation Fact" were they conquered the Negev, Arava, and Gulf of Eilat. It has since participated in all of Israel's major wars and nearly all major operations, including the Sinai War, Six-Day War, War of Attrition, Yom Kippur War (were the conquered the Hermon post), Operation Entebbe, Operation Litani, the first and second wars in Lebanon, Operation Home Front, Operation Cast Lead and various operations during the Palestinian intifadas.
The Golani regiment consists of 5 battalions:
Battalion 12 (shteym esrai) "Barak" The battalion is named after Barak Ben - Avinoam, a general from the Bible who led the complex battle against Sisera, and the iron carriages in the Kishon valley. The battalion is known for the victory of Tel – Faher in the Six Day War, the battalion also participated in the most difficult battles of the Yom Kippur War and lost many soldiers.
Battalion 13 (shalosh esrai) "Gideon" The battalion is named after Gideon, a general from the Bible.
Battalion 51 (chamishim ve echad) "HaBokim Rishon" (First Breachers) They were the first battalion that had reached the besieged Negev in the War of Independence - during Operation Yoav.
Special Forces battalion: GadSar lit. Gdud Siur (Reconnaissance Battalion)
Soldiers wishing to serve in this elite battalion must pass a three-day gibush which takes place the first week of the unit's basic training. Those that are accepted are reassigned into one of the specialized training programs of the three companies that make up the battalion: the Palsar i.e. Plugat Siur (Reconnaissance Company), which is generally considered to be the most elite company of the Special Forces, the Palnat i.e. Plugat Nun Tet (Anti-Tank Company), and the Palhan i.e. Plugat Handasah (Engineering and Explosives Company). The task of the battalion is to serve as a pathfinder force for the regiment, and to conduct special operations in accordance with each company's unique abilities. In the current low intensity conflict, the companies usually act as counter-terrorist forces, raiding terrorist homes and hideouts. Special Forces do not guard like the regular unit rather only performs missions.
Pulsar – Reconnaissance Company
PalNat or Orev – anti tank Missile Company
PalChan - Explosives
Palchik - Communications Signal Company
Egoz Reconnaissance Unit – Anti – guerrilla special forces
Acceptance to Golani
There is no tryout for the Golani Brigade. Acceptance is determined by availability and request
Medical Profile
Combat Profile required (82 and over)
Length of service required for Machal
14 months (Special Forces 2.5 years)
Tour of Duty
Tour of duty includes counter-terror operations, arrests of Palestinian militants, patrols, manning checkpoints and regular security activities.
Area of Tour of Duty
Gaza, Lebanon Border, Hevron
A few days after arrival to the division's training base, one can tryout for the special forces of Golani
Basic training includes 4 months of basic training class 05 rifleman and two months of advanced training class 07 rifleman. Basic training focuses on the principles and foundations of the rifleman with unique emphasis on individual training. Basic training takes place at the Golani training center located in the North. The course takes the recruit through marksman classes, basic field navigations training, open space warfare training, helicopter deployment training, special weapons and physical fitness training,krav maga as well as general education classes Advanced training lasts an additional 3 months and is conducted in the field for the most part. Through 13 weeks of training the recruit goes through close quarters battle training, guerrilla warfare, hummer training, APC training, grenade training and of course parachute training. Throughout training, the recruits begin to take part in some of the regular security tasks around the brigade's bases and throughout Israel's borders. At the end of advanced training the men qualify as class 07 riflemen. At this point of the training long marching exercises are a part of the norm and in advanced training the terrain becomes evermore engaging and challenging. Being an airborne brigade, Joint military exercises between the brigade and the IAFare also held. Close quarter training takes place over a week spent mostly in the field practicing breaching techniques Advanced training ends with a fully equipped 50 - 90 kilometer march after which the graduates are awarded their coveted brown berets at a festive ceremony held with the graduate's families and other honored guests.
After completing advanced training, soldiers join the various battalions to continue training and tour of duty.
Mini Tavor
"The No. 1 Brigade"
Theme Song
"Golani Sheli" (My Golani)
Olive Tree is known for its strong roots that penetrate and firmly hold the land, reflecting the brigade's connection with the State of Israel's heritage.
Brown Beret which symbolizes the brigade's connection with the soil of the Land of Israel. Black boots, Golani Tag and Pin.
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These are perfect for your morning yoga class when you want to make a statement. They're custom made and look like you're wearing artwork on your legs. The fabric is form fitting but will still stretch and move with your body.
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These running leggings from Lululemon have mesh for breathability and hidden pockets in the legs to stash your essentials. The reflectivity makes these perfect for a nighttime run and the Full-On Luxtreme fabric is sweat-wicking and super stretchy.
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These "enchanted forest" running tights are anything but boring. They're made for running with a wide waist and internal drawcord for extra comfort and support along with Dri-FIT fabric to keep you dry.
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Wear these to your late night gym session. They're made of nylon spandex for movability with mesh panels for a super unique and cool look. The coolmax lining will help keep you from overheating and you can store your keys in the front waistband pocket.
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These cute floral leggings are perfect for yoga or meditating, but they also have reflectivity throughout to accommodate your nighttime jog. They're made of compression fabric for that great holds-you-in feel while still letting sweat escape.
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If you're ever in need of a unique pair of leggings, try Black Milk. We probably could have compiled this entire list just from their products; they have everything from newspaper print to mermaids. These Disney leggings have every villain you can think of.
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Microsoft has rushed out a "fix-it" for the critical flaw that affects all current versions of Internet Explorer. A permanent fix will be coming tomorrow (Sept. 21).
"The 'Prevent Memory Corruption via ExecCommand in Internet Explorer' Fix it solution," Microsoft said in a support document posted yesterday (Sept. 19), "is not intended to be a replacement for any security update. We recommend that you always install the latest security updates."
Users can download the "fix it" — as well as a second "fix it" to disable the first, if needs be — directly from the support page. However, users should first fully update their versions of Windows and of Internet Explorer.
Furthermore, the "fix it" works only for 32-bit versions of IE, not 64-bit ones. (If you don't know what that means, you've probably got the 32-bit one.)
"It will not affect your ability to browse the Web, and it does not require a reboot of your computer," Microsoft director of Trustworthy Computing Yunsun Wee said in a blog posting yesterday.
Users of 64-bit versions of Internet Explorer will have to either use the more complicated workaround spelled out in Microsoft's security advisory from Monday.
Or, they can stop using Internet Explorer altogether until tomorrow, which is when, according to Wee, Microsoft will be pushing out a permanent fix through an out-of-cycle Windows Update patch.
"We recommend that you install this update as soon as it is available," Wee said. "This will not only reinforce the issue that the Fix It addressed, but cover other issues as well."
The Internet Explorer flaw lets an attacker gain remote control of a targeted Windows machine at the same level of privilege as the current legitimate user. It affects Internet Explorers 6, 7, 8 and 9 on Windows XP, Vista and 7.
Windows 8, due for general release Oct. 26, and its Internet Explorer 10 browser are not affected.
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October 26, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 26, 1945
* Alexander Fleming
* Penicillin - Penicillium
* Nobel Prize in Medicine
Page 21 has two column headings that include: "Fleming and Two Co-Workers Get Nobel Award for Penicillin Boon" and more with photo of Alexander Fleming and his two associates. (see) First report coverage on Alexander Fleming, Howard Florey and Ernst Boris Chain winning the 1945 Nobel Prize in Medicine for their work on producing penicillin. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 34 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with a high percentage of cotton & linen content, allowing the issues to remain very white & sturdy into the present. Given the subscription cost, libraries & institutions rather than individuals were the primary subscribers of these high-quality editions. Very nice condition.
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Big data now enables businesses to work faster and smarter. It takes less time to process a vast amount of data and turn them into actionable insights that can positively impact revenue. For instance, retailers can use business intelligence tools to determine which products sell more quickly, and they can then order back stock accordingly to avoid shortages or lose out on sales. Marketers are doing the same by harnessing real-time information about customers, enabling them to reach customers when it will be most effective.
Marketers getting personal with patrons
New advertising technologies are looking to take that idea one step further with personalization and predictive analytics, according to MarketingWeek. Advertisers can already buy ad space based on market demand, but they might soon be able to target customers individually. A new solution called AdSmart will allow marketers to target consumers individually by leveraging data about their audiences and then sending them tailored ads on specific channels.
On top of that, brands will also be able to reach the same individual across multiple platforms with varying content that will be most effective based on their preferences, the media outlet reports. This presents great potential, but it also brings new challenges. Marketers have always dealt with data, but as they bring new content into the mix, they need to improve their data quality practices. This is why Axa Wealth Elevate managing director David Thompson said that data consistency is one of his company's top priorities for 2013.
Quality control efforts are becoming a bigger priority for other companies as well, MarketingWeek found.
"We have email addresses for our business customers but when individuals use social media they often use different emails and profiles so it can be difficult to get the consistency we need," Paul Bushell of VMware told the source. "We want to know what content they are responding to on social media and align that with their buying cycle data which we already hold."
Selling companies on data quality takes personal approach
Not every company is as easy to sell on data quality, though, Dylan Jones wrote in a recent post for the Data Roundtable blog. Jones explains that even when business leaders are aware of the benefits and importance to their analytics strategies, they can still be resistant if the call to action is not personal. In his experience, Jones has recognized that business executives are much more willing to invest in the tools when they know what's personally at stake.
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Last week, I recived my new copy of Somerset Studio. In it, is a little article about using Purple, Turquoise, Mustard and Black. I thought it was intriguing, so I tried a little painting with those colors. The article was by Dina Wakley, by the way - and she also used a lot of white. I'm still not satisfied with my abstracts yet - much more practice to do!
In other news, I'm starting a new class soon - "Faces in Collage" by Sharon Tomlinson! I'm kinda scared (I usually am!) cause faces are so new to me, but I'm gonna give it my best try! Also this month, I'm taking another online course from Christy Tomlinson (no relation to Sharon) - this one on SheArt2 - doing more with the girls! I think I'm starting to love taking online classes - they never end, they are forever on your computer - and you can do it at your own pace. I'm sure that I'll be posting soon with new paintings from these classes!
Oh, and just so you know, I did receive the Birthday Flowers from my hubby, and they are gorgeous!
Oh, and just so you know, I did receive the Birthday Flowers from my hubby, and they are gorgeous!


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Our Own Voice (OOV), the increasingly eclectic performance troupe whose last major offering was a double bill featuring E.E. Cummings' confounding one-act Santa Claus followed by Antonin Artaud's confounding and virtually unstageable Spurt of Blood, has done a complete 360. OOV's Spurt of Blood was a surprisingly accessible, visually compelling glimpse into the dark, depressed mind of the man whose "Theatre of Cruelty" forever changed the way we think about the constructs of live performance.
OOV's most recent production, Ecstatic Disco Nights (Tingles Hot Lover), is a case where an extremely accessible form -- the freeform boogie of disco dancing -- has been rendered confounding. This is not to say that the show is difficult to understand, watch, and enjoy -- nothing could be further from the truth. But OOV's great strength has been its ability to produce original productions that are as entertaining as they are engaging and enlightening. OOV shows like Ephemera and This Is Not an Outlet have addressed everything from the ridiculousness of local community theater to the media's negative profiling of people with mental illness. The problem with Ecstatic Disco Nights is that it seems to address nothing at all other than shaking "that thing," glandular attractions, equally glandular revulsions, and the utter foolishness of disco clothes. This entertaining emptiness would be perfectly acceptable from another theater troupe, but OOV's reputation for making smart, socially significant theater left me grasping for meaning, searching for metaphor, and trying desperately to read between the line dances. Silly me, there was nothing there to read.
For Ecstatic Disco Nights OOV transforms TheatreWorks into a disco. The floor is painted with geometric figures and glittery cutouts of stars hang from the ceiling. Lights throb to the disco beat. The audience is held in the lobby until it's time for the play to begin, at which point the patrons are scrutinized by a bouncer who reluctantly allows even the least glamorous into the performance space. This is not the first time OOV has tried to turn TheatreWorks into a different kind of performance venue. Two seasons ago the troupe presented a piece titled Supergroups A+, a rock opera of sorts and one of the best bits of musical theater to ever appear on a Memphis stage. Supergroups was a fine collaboration between one of OOV's principal writers, Randy Wayne Youngblood, OOV directors Bill and Kimberly Baker, and such local rock luminaries as Tripp Lamkins (the Grifters, Jetty Webb, and the Villains) and Joey Pegram (the Joint Chiefs). Youngblood's dense, circuitous writing, which focuses less on his own struggle with mental illness and more on relationships and his obsession with rock-and-roll, was well-suited for musical adaptation. Lamkins' score out-rocked Tommy by a kuntry kilo and set a new (if not widely known) standard for rock-and-roll theatricals. The show, presented more as a concert than a narrative, explored the rituals of the rock concert, and the songs themselves ranged from throbbing introspection to out-and-out Pentecostal abandon. It worked as theater because it all but abandoned everything we expect from theater and let the audience decide whether or not they would observe a play or participate in a concert.
In Youngblood's latest staged fantasy, Ecstatic Disco Nights, the fourth wall is, in spite of well-received pleas for participation, a little more firmly in place. And while Kimberly Baker's choreography was perfectly charming, sweet, and filled with comic flourishes, it's just a little bit weird sitting in a theater seat and watching more organized and certainly more sanitized versions of what could be observed on any Saturday night at Raiford's Hollywood.
One truly exciting thing about Ecstatic Disco Nights is the age range and dance experience (or lack thereof) of the cast. Pre-teens and middle-aged schlubs share the strobing spotlight. Trained dancers swap leads with the congenitally left-footed and the piece is that much richer because of it. Though the hodgepodge of talent occasionally calls to mind the sweet "Guffmanesque" ineptness of community theater, by and large the results are both endearing and encouraging. When, in the end, Kimberly Baker invited the audience to become a part of the show, the response was, while not unanimous, still quite overwhelming. Here is the Catch 22: Without the context of the sweetly awkward show, it is doubtful so many audience members would have participated. But by waiting 'til the end of the show to make the big plea for participation the plea becomes less of a theatrical tool than an easy gimmick.
OOV's artistic director, Bill Baker, served as deejay, spinning the platters and offering up hot-jock-style commentary provided by Youngblood. All too often, however, Baker's voice was drowned out by the music and much of Youngblood's prose disappeared. About the only thing that really stood out was the very funny, scathingly ironic declaration "This is not a cult!" Of course, the disco scene is, in a sense, a cult. It is a cult of fashion, sex, intoxication, and ecstatic abandon. But anyone who has ever been to a club knows this already. What OOV hoped to add to our perception of disco culture remains a mystery, though it's hard to fault this typically cutting-edge troupe for laying back and just having a little fun.


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Writing I Love You In The Clouds
by Neil Chatterton
Shimmering across the sun drenched sky
Reaching out
Finding each other
In unfamiliar poses.
Gentle whispers
A bed stripped bare
Innocence like a fresh Spring breeze
Floats through an open window
You caress my soul
Your fingers tracing the moans along my lips
Mesmerizing me.
I succumb to this moment of love.
A love built on an invisible longing,
Imaginative glances during a busy day,
Teeth gently caressing the tip of a pencil.
Giggles that echo throughout those 'Great Halls',
Heads turning, searching for you.
But we will not share this feeling.
Keys exchanged.
Erudite memories,
Dance for us
Like silhouettes encircled by flames of passion.
And therein lies the rub.
©Neil Chatterton 2011


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Wednesday, 20 November 2013
We're back!
Apologies for disappearing there for a few days - we had some hosting issues while we were down south in Tasmania and too far away (and offline) to do anything about them :-)
Thanks to Guillermo and the Google Apps team for helping us sort everything out. You guys rock!
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6 free things to do this week
This week in free stuff to do we have a ton of movies, and two great art parties sure to entertain. Comes take a look and plan your week on the cheap.
Summer Music and Movies: A Hard Day's Night
(Loring Park, 1382 Willow St., Minneapolis)
The area may be under some major construction, but the Walker Art Center's Music and Movies will return to Loring Park this Monday night. Bring a blanket, some cash for snacks (or your own picnic treats), and arrive early, as the turnout most evenings is pretty solid. The series kicks off with a performance from Grant Hart, who is celebrating the 35th anniversary of Hüsker Dü's debut album, Land Speed Record. (He also is part of Chris Larson's art show of the same name at the museum.) Following his performance will be a screening of the Beatles' hugely influential A Hard Day's Night, a comedy made early in their careers, which follows the band over the course of a few days. Monday at 7 p.m.
Pitch Perfect 2
(Father Hennepin Bluff Park, 420 Main St. SE, Minneapolis)
Tuesday at dusk.
(Pearl Parl, 414 E. Diamond Lake Rd., Minneapolis)
Wednesday at dusk.
The Summer Shindig
(Casket Arts, 681 17th Ave. NE, Minneapolis; 612-788-5551)
In addition to it being First Thursday in Northeast, Casket Arts is also hosting a summer party with open studios, outdoor fun, and food. Listen to music from Gabe Barnett & Them Rounders, Katey Bellville & Those Sonsabitches, and Jake & Gretta; order up a snack from Gastrotruck or MN Nice Cream; watch the documentary Bikes Vs. Cars; and meet some pups from the Upper Midwest Great Dane Rescue. 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday.
(TuckUnder Projects, 5120 York Ave. S., Minneapolis)
Art shows at TuckUnder are always a homey affair with lots of things to explore and check out. This installment will feature photography by Lex Thompson. Also on display will be found foam forms from Presley Martin, and other efforts from the likes of Chad Rutter, Margaret Pezalla-Granlund, Julia Helen Rice, Meena Mangalvedhekar, Reid Oyen, and more. In the bathroom, garage, alleyway, and backyard of this private residence. 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday.
The Goonies
(Powderhorn Park, 3400 15th Ave. S., Minneapolis)
Thursday at dusk.


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Marion Cotillard on performing Edith Piaf.
In "La Vie en Rose," Marion Cotillard was given the role of a lifetime: bring back to life the tiny, turbulent and tyrannical French singer/songwriter Edith Piaf.
Piaf's story is the stuff of legend. She was abandoned by her parents, raised in a brothel, then randomly discovered singing in the streets of Paris. Through sheer force of personality and will, she became the most beloved French singer in history.
It took an equal amount of determination for this boot-strapped indie film to find the spotlight.
Doubly so for a young French actress hand-picked to convincingly play a French cultural icon and a self-destructive alcoholic who remains an enigma, even to those who knew and loved her best.
For her efforts, Cotillard received the Actress of the Year award at the Hollywood Awards this week. And with "Rose" now getting Oscar buzz, the actress has absolutely no regrets.
Will Edith Piaf's life be relevant to audiences today?
She was an icon for her time, and we were initially afraid that young people would not come to see the movie. But she had such an incredible life, very extreme, and she lived with such passion. I was pretty sure that she would touch all generations. And she really was very rock and roll. She came from the streets. She was the punk of her day.
How did you find out how to portray her physically, her mannerisms, her walk?
I read all the books I could find. But what helped me the most was the footage of her in her personal life, in concert and the movies she made as an actress. The roles she chose were very close to who she was. I got to watch her walking through a room, and the energy she had. She was a small person but you can see the energy in her walk, in every motion. She was so powerful.
And what made her tick inside?
More than the physical aspects, my burning desire was to understand her. At first I wanted to understand who she was. And its's hard to explain how one does that. How do you finally get to understand a woman without ever meeting her? But I have a very deep and interesting relationship with her. I have the feeling that I have met Piaf.
What was the biggest help to you?
The best friend I could have had to help me understand Piaf was Ginou Richer, her best friend for fifteen years. The second we met, we immediately fell in love with each other. I was so nervous. I had read her book, "Sparrow," and when she arrived, she said, 'Oh, I'm so nervous to meet you.' I said, 'No, me! I am nervous!' She shared her life with me, a perfect stranger, when we met. This is so generous.
She met Piaf when she was only 16 and was only 30 when Piaf died. They traveled around the world together. It's a love story between those two women.
How did Piaf's childhood shape her life?
She struggled for love all her life. I think that when you are abandoned when you are a baby, you will search for love your whole life. I can barely imagine what it's like to miss something forever.
And that is why she tried to find love in everyone. She needed the love of the audience. She was not a man-eater, but she looked for one man, one big love. She didn't want many men, just one to love and protect her.
Was there a part of her personality that shocked you?
I had so much admiration for Piaf that some aspects of her were incomprehensible to me, especially the tyrannical aspect. But my admiration prevented me from understanding her. I would read things she had done or said and thought, "No! Why did she do that?" I had to come to grips with what I didn't like in her. Finally, I realized that she was terrified to be alone. She would do anything, even tyrannizing the people she loved.
In the film, you age from 19 to 30 to a woman wasting away with liver cancer at age 47. How did they manage this?
The makeup was a big thing, and it took time to find the right person for the makeup. We tried several. Some gave up. Others were not right. But we finally found one amazing guy (Didier Lavergne) who was as crazy as we were to think that we could transform a 30-year-old woman into that tiny little woman who looked so much older than 47 when she died. In the end, it was all about finding the right balance between me, the makeup and the lights.
Just how precise was the lighting?
Sometimes I would do a scene and [writer-director] Olivier [Dahan] would tell me, 'You have to move five millimeters to the right because the lights do not work.'
In between my lines, he would say, 'Lift up your chin just a little. There, stop! Now say your lines.' It was interesting. You could imagine that Piaf could not move, that she had no freedom, and she was like a marionette and actually, I liked this, I really enjoyed this, to be directed in that way, by millimeters, so technical. In that scene when she wants to have a (morphine) shot and go to the countryside, it was an amazing moment. Time stopped and we were playing with millimeters to make it work.
It's rare for one actress to do a film like this. Was there ever a time when you thought it might not work?
Yes, Most of the time, when it's a whole life, it's two actresses, like in "The Notebook." But Olivier only wanted one and lots of close-ups, which are difficult. At first, the photographer said, 'We have to back off with the camera. We are too close! She's 30! Can't you see? It's impossible!' And the makeup artist said, "I cannot put more makeup on her. She already has five layers of Latex!" And Olivier was like, 'It will work. You will add more makeup and you will change your lights.' He was very calm. But they were arguing for hours. I was a little afraid, but when I would look at Olivier, who is the most stubborn person ever, I knew it would work. He wants it to work and he will make it work.
Did you want to do the singing as well?
If we had had the time, I would have tried to do the singing. At first I was frustrated, but when we found the singer, she was so perfect. When I met her, I saw that it was meant to be that she was involved in the project. We asked her to do difficult things. She had to record Piaf's less well-known songs. We asked her to sing not so well in the beginning. She has a deep Southern accent, and I asked her to have a strong Parisian way of speaking (making a nasal sound). She committed herself and gave us everything we needed.
The makeup must have been grueling. You had to shave off your eyebrows and raise your hairline!
I had about 30 days of heavy latex makeup. One day I was in the makeup for fifteen hours. I was allergic to the protection you put on underneath the latex. It was horrible that first day, so we got rid of it. It took from three to five hours to put it all on. At the end, it was five because I also had to wear the bald cap so you can see her scalp.
The costumes span so many decades.
Marit Allen was our costume designer, and she did an amazing job. She had no money. None at all. She found things in thrift stores, had some things made, remade jewelry. And she had to dress all the extras from the '20s through the '60s.
Did you ever dream of a meaty role like this at your stage in your career?
When I read this script, I could not believe it. Wow, this is for me? I knew Olivier wanted to do it with me, and I had never met him before, and I was like, Wow! That guy wrote this amazing script, and he thinks I can do this. It's the most beautiful present I could ever have gotten.


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President Trump The Proud
One year into Donald Trump's presidency and one thing is clear, we know Donald John Trump a lot better now. As a nation, we didn't quite understand how much of a 'winner' Donald Trump really could be. Now we know that the President of the United States is a habitual liar about all that 'winning,' but of course that's just more liberal Fake News according to The Donald. We knew that the president wanted to improve relations with Russia, we just didn't fully understand that he wanted better relations with Russia because Vladimir Putin has video of him with hookers at the Ritz Moscow. Melania Trump may be a very interesting story line in the ongoing American Apprentice reality show, and at tonight's State of the Union speech, the President may invite up to 24 guests to attend with the First Lady, so let's see who shows up! Instead of wasting my time watching Trump lie for another hour, I'll be watching the Jimmy Kimmel show tonight instead. I should've figured The Donald would be sunk by something as trivial as a tryst with a porn star, "who are ya goin' to believe, me or the lyin' eyes of the Wall Street Journal?" Donald begs Melania on her (separate) bedroom phone in the White House before she hangs up on him. BDSM with a porn star – while your wife is recovering from childbirth – is just modern presidential, Melania. Get used to it, there's a LOT more where that came from. As Stormy put it, "Ugh. Here We Go…"


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How to Correct the Bank Balance in QuickBooks
Whether it's improper input of transactions, missing credits and debits or an incorrect opening balance, a myriad of things cause discrepancies between your actual bank balance and the one QuickBooks reports. A few dollars off here and there may not seem like a big deal, but even small inconsistencies can cause major issues when it's time to to compile monthly and annual reports such as balance sheets and profit and loss statements. QuickBook provides a simple process to reconcile your bank balance to reflect the real numbers.
Click the "Banking" tab on the menu bar at the top of the page and select "Reconcile."
Click the "Modify" button at the bottom-right corner of the "Reconciliation" screen.
Click the arrow on the drop-down menu and choose the bank account you want to work with.
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Back when I visited the Dunton test track thanks to Ford France, I was lucky enough to have a ride in a Ford GT40. It was the factory car, that has been kept for quite some time now (and from whom we didn't really have news for a while, as my friends told me). It really was a beautiful moment for me: this GT40 ride will remain as one of my top favorite automotive experiences, without a doubt (BTW, this list keep getting bigger and bigger every year – feeling so blessed).
The GT40 is such a mythical car for the brand. Without a doubt, it's right next to the Mustang among the top icons from Ford, not only as a car, but as well as an icon and what it represents. The GT40 is the car that sealed Ford's victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, back in 1966, 67, 68 and 69. Back then, the rival was none other than FERRARI. At only 40 inches tall, the GT40 became the symbol of Henry Ford's « rebellion » and « superiority » facing the italians of Maranello. That meant a LOT for both parties, to settle things in the context of racing.
Being able to have a ride in one is simply … hard to describe. You really feel like you've been riding in a part of automotive history (and, well, you have). The car is pretty low, but it's not as bad as it sounds to get in and out (well, I didn't have a helmet, that might help). Once you're in and all doors are closed, you intstantly feel pretty hot, temperature builds up rather quickly in there. But the rush you get from the engine is strong enough to make you forget about everything. The gearbox seems very rudimentary, and you get such a kick during each gear change – it's almost orgasmic. Though I can understand if you didn't want to drive it for long distances, the sound and comfort can definitely be something to think about when planning trips (even though most GT40s are used mainly for racing during events)! 🙂


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We will hold the 2019 Bay River Meet and Greet at Rivers Edge Family Campground again this year!!
Dates are Oct 4, 5 and 6, with early arrivals and over stays encouraged.
Address: 149 Tempe Gut Rd, Bayboro, NC 28515
Phone: (252) 559-3603
The tent camping fee is $12 per person per night this year.
We will have the communal meal on Saturday night, with suggestions for Friday on the floor. Little Italy is always a crowd pleaser.


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Does anyone know which Dalmatian Islands are accessible by car ferry in Croatia.
I intend to drive from Slovenia to Montenegro next year, mainly sticking to coastal Croatia on the way, but want to visit some islands as well with a vehicle.
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Most islands of interest are connected to the mainland by regular ferry's. For more information visit: http://www.jadrolinija.hr/default.aspx?dpid=1227 (you can click on small blue circles to see more detailed ferry routes. about 10 years agoAnswered by Orsat Munitic via Travellr.com
I started in Split and I saw the ferries come in every day. I know they go at least as far as Dubrovnik, but not sure about where in between. There's not a lot of accessibility for cars in most ports for the smaller islands, so you're probably better off leaving your car in one of the major cities and taking a cruise of the islands in between. about 10 years agoAnswered by Caroline Eubanks via WorldNomads.com


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Thousands of sickies predicted in Australia Day aftermath
As the nation prepares for Australia Day and our annual celebration of everything that's fab about being an Aussie, employers around the country wait with bated breath. Just how many of us will turn up to work on Friday?
After all, what could be more Aussie than chucking a sickie the day after a public holiday, and scoring yourself a 4 day weekend?
Do you plan to double your day off?
Employers plead with workers
For Aussie employers, the writing's on the wall.
Will you need a medical certificate?
Or are you taking an annual leave day?
So, what do you think? Is chucking a sickie simply the Aussie thing to do? Or will you be heading into work this Friday?


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I am a self-described spinning snob. I know that, you know that. We all know that. It's actually a HUGE character flaw of mine. One that I am working on.
This article describes the ways I believe you can get the most out of your spinning class.
This article talks about how I became such a snob, and talks about why I believe spinning can have a place in multisport training.
When I walk into a spinning class I want a class like I would teach. That's how much of a snob I am. And since I am not being part of the solution I decided to do some exploring. There is a new indoor cycling studio in town that caught my eye, called Cycledelic. It's located at 12 Corners in Brighton and in between a Starbucks and Panera Bread. That right there spells invitation.
For the record…. I don't know the owners. I wanted to go and check out a class and their studio without being on an invite. I pay for my own classes when I do things like this (I insist on that) and I wasn't asked to review. I like to share the good stuff, if it's not good I just don't talk about it. I like to see what's going on out there.
I am a fan of indoor cycling (also known as spinning) for reasons I listed in the above two links. I tend to train pretty early and I don't like to head out on by tri or road bike in the dark although I have lots of lights. I am a parent so the option of spending a few hours in the evening on my bike just doesn't exist. I also have the worry of being hit and not coming home. I would probably not go to a computrainer studio because I have a computrainer, and I don't feel like lugging my bike around. Plus I am social and I love music. Besides….. I enjoy it. There are things are efforts I can hit on a spinning bike that I can't hit outside. As I outlined in the above links the positions you can execute on a spin bike lend themselves to overall strength on the road….. when done correctly inside.
In many other parts of the country indoor cycling studios are the rage. Out in California there is YAS… a Yoga and Spinning studio started by former professional triathlete Kim Fowler. Her model has been a huge success. Like yoga studios, these indoor cycling studios offer something a bit different from a big gym indoor cycling program.
We went on Tuesday morning to take Matt's class. As we walked in I noticed right away the feel was perfect. It was a smooth easy check in. You have the option of purchasing classes online, one at a time, ten at a time. There are two showers a bathroom, and a place to store your gear. Perfect.
The studio itself was really unique. The lighting was nice and dim, for some reason I love that. There was a screen in the front of the room. I was a little bit nervous I will be honest. The last time I took a spinning class with a screen the instructor took us on a 'simulated ride." Those…. just don't work. Let's see what this is about…. I thought to myself.
But let me start with the bike. I have ridden just about every indoor cycling bike on the face of this earth. Spinners to Le monde's to…. everything. At my regular gym the bikes measure power but…. they are not accurate. Which is fine if you understand that going into the mix.
At Cycledelic they have FreeMotion Fitness S11.9 indoor cycles with the ability to measure power, heart rate, cadence and speed. They also have the option of using the toe clip or an spd cleat.
Below the power console is pictured. What you don't see is at the top there is a USB port. you can bring your own flash drive, plug it in and then at home download your workout. I forgot to ask what it downloads to, but next Tuesday I am going to give that a try!
I regularly ride with a QUARQ powermeter, so when I ride with power on an indoor cycling bike I can usually gauge how accurate these types of units are. Two of my friends were with me who also train with power. After about 15 minutes we all looked at each other and said the same thing "I think these things are actually accurate" . They were! That's a first for me. Knowing that I now can actually use those numbers! Sweet!
Class began and it was obvious Matt has had a good background in cycling and in teaching. Nothing is worse than the poppy little instructor who bounces all over the bike and spins at an rpm of 120 while "climbing a hill." Talk about nails on a chalkboard.
The screen lit up and I was pleasantly surprised. As we rode we watched the Paris-Robaix race. While I read about it online and catch glimpses of the actual race, I had never actually watched a good hour of footage from it. It's one of the oldest races in cycling and not only have I never watched it for an hour, never on a bike on a screen like this.
What I liked about Matt's class format is that he had a structure, a profile if you will but he didn't try to replicate the race we were watching. "You can't replicate cobblestones inside" He joked but he had a very good class format and structure that coincided with some of the terrain the cyclists were riding as well.
I liked it. I really liked it. I liked that it's a cycling studio. I liked the format of the class. I liked watching the video. I liked the music. I liked the atmosphere. One of the beautiful things about indoor rides like this is that you can be a complete beginner and ride next to a world-class athlete and you can adjust the class to fit you either way.
The prices of the classes are right on par with what yoga studios in the area offer. $16 a class is right in line with what other places charge and their of course are some really good deals with Groupon and like many, they have class package options.
My impressions: this place is a hidden gem. If you want a quality workout on an indoor bike, this is your place. I like the whole idea behind it. Like I said this is what is happening in California and New York City, if you follow trends in fitness that's what you watch. Indoor cycling has been around for over 15 years and this is the next level for it. Like yoga studios you will see more specialty studios popping up like this one.
I highly recommend Cycledelic. I plan on hitting Matt's class on Tuesday again and I would love to see you there. In fact, let's plan on it. Then we can walk over and grab a coffee on the way home!!!!


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Dipping in to Exmouth Christmas swims past
PUBLISHED: 18:00 22 December 2018
From the archives: we delve in to the Journal's picture archives to bring you this spread of past Christmas Day swims.
Most people can expect to spend Christmas day opening presents around the tree, sipping sherry and nibbling mince pies.
However, for those that take part in the annual Exmouth swim there can be no such thing as a peaceful Christmas as thousands of people gather at the shoreline, most in fancy dress, ready to rush into the icy waters enmasse.
We've had a dip ourselves in to our photo archives and picked a selection of brilliant photographs, taken throughout the decades, that show just how much fun this ever-popular event is.
Don't miss our special picture spread from this year's crazy swim in next week's Exmouth Journal.
If you've snapped a picture or two from this year's big swim then why not share them with our readers? You can send your shots in to the Journal by uploading them to our photo-sharing website - iwitness24. Go to: www.iwitness24.co.uk and upload your swim pictures to the East Devon photo group.
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Here's something you might not know – the 12-inch remix was invented by New York producer Tom Moulton in 1975. Since then, the extended remix has been the backbone of the club scene, giving some of the best grooves extra space to spread their wings, particularly in the late 70s/early 80s disco scene.
This 3CD collection – Extended Seventies – picks up some of the best early tracks, such as Chic's Everybody Dance, Donna Summer's 17-minute Love to Love You Baby and Edwin Starr's Contact.
There's also more obscure grooves like Cerrone's Supernature and Hamilton Bohannon's Let's Start the Dance, plus a whole disc of extended new wave grooves, including Blondie's Heart Of Glass, The Flying Lizards' Money and Public Image Ltd's Death Disco.
Probably hit and miss (make your mind up from the tracklisting to follow), but in terms of running time, excellent value for money. Available from May 15th.
Disc 1
1. Donna Summer – Love to Love you Baby
2. Chic – Everybody Dance
3. Diana Ross – Love Hangover
4. Heatwave – Boogie Nights
5. A Taste of Honey – Boogie Ooogie Ooogie
6. Edwin Starr – Contact
7. Cheryl Lynn – Got to Be Real
8. Third World – Now That We've Found Love
9. Anita Ward – Ring My Bell
Disc 2
1. Dan Hartman – Vertigo/Relight My Fire (feat Loleatta Hathaway)
2. Loose Joints – Is It All Over My Face
3. Cerrone – Supernature
4. Shalamar – Take That To The Bank
5. Gino Soccio – Dancer
6. MFSB featuring The Three Degrees – TSOP
7. Andrea True Connection – More, More More
8. Hamilton Bohannon – Let's Start the Dance
9. Sugarhill Gang – Rappers Delight
Disc 3
1. Sparks – Beat the Clock (Long Version)
2. Ian Dury – Hit Me with Your Rhythm Stick (Disco Version)
3. M – Pop Muzic (Long Version)
4. Blondie – Heart of Glass
5. Grace Jones – La Vie en Rose (Extended Mix – Tom Moulton)
6. Tubeway Army – Are Friends Electric?
7. Lene Lovich – Lucky Number (Slavic Dance Version)
8. The Normal – Warm Leatherette
9. The Flying Lizards – Money
10. The Motors – Airport
11. Public Image Ltd – Death Disco


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Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Foreclosure Programs
The collapse of the sub-prime mortgage market and the economic crisis that began in 2008 have led to record foreclosures throughout the nation. In California, one of the hardest-hit states, lenders have demonstrated more willingness to help home owners avoid foreclosure. For example, in January 2012, short sales, or pre-foreclosure sales, outnumbered foreclosure deals, according to Bloomberg. Making Home Affordable, a government initiative with more than 100 participating lenders and loan servicing companies, has streamlined the process of finding foreclosure programs for borrowers of the largest government-sponsored enterprises (GSE), Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Identify which GSE owns your loan using Fannie and Freddie's online loan look-up tools (see Resources). Fannie's website requires the borrower's full name and address. Freddie's website requires the name, address and last four digits of the borrower's Social Security number for identification purposes. It is important to know as much about your loan as possible. Preparation before speaking with your lender helps the process move faster and more efficiently.
Decide which of the Fannie or Freddie programs is your best option by reviewing them on the MHA or GSE's websites. Alternatives to foreclosure for borrowers who have income and want to stay in their home include: a refinance through the Home Affordable Refinance Program; a repayment plan; a forbearance plan to temporarily reduce or suspend payments; the Home Affordable Modification Program which reduces payments temporarily or permanently; or a deed-for-lease (see Tips). If you do not have income or must move into more affordable housing, a preforeclosure sale or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure helps you avoid the foreclosure process. A preforeclosure sale allows you to sell the home and settle your debt with the lender, while the deed-in-lieu voluntarily surrenders ownership to the lender.
Gather your financial records: most recent bank statement; pay stub, tax returns, and monthly payment obligations for all borrowers on the loan. Have a clear and concise explanation of the circumstances leading to the foreclosure or why you are at risk of defaulting on the loan.
Call your lender's loss mitigation department. The contact information is printed on the monthly loan statement or coupon. You may also contact the lender's main servicing line and the representative can direct you to the appropriate department after confirming your identity.
Cooperate with the lender fully. It may pre-screen you for its programs over the phone by asking you about your financial situation (see Step 3). It will also send you documents to complete, such as a program application, financial statement and hardship letter of explanation, as part of its loan work-out package. Return all items to the lender immediately, as missing paperwork can delay the process.
Things Needed
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- Loan statement
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- A pre-foreclosure sale involves selling a home for less than the balance owed on the home loan with the lender's permission. The lender agrees to forgive the deficiency and settle the account rather than foreclose.
- Fannie and Freddie do not directly fund loans or handle foreclosure programs for borrowers -- mortgage lenders and home loan servicing companies do. The GSEs provide the funds to the mortgage market, making it possible for lenders to make loans.
- The Deed-for-Lease program in which the borrower conveys ownership to the lender in exchange for letting him remain in the home as a tenant, is essentially a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure, but allows you to purchase a home with a Fannie Mae loan sooner than you could otherwise.
- Some MHA foreclosure prevention programs involve replacing the Fannie or Freddie loan with a loan insured by the Federal Housing Administration. FHA-insured loans are guaranteed by the government and require payment of a mortgage insurance premium to protect the lender against future losses. The programs include the FHA Short Refinance and the FHA Second Lien Program.
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Venue: The Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt Hotel, 68-86 Cromwell Road, South Kensington London SW7 5BT
Please Note: Start time is 9.30am with tea and coffee served from 9.00am. Finish time 4.30pm
This workshop is customised for membership organisations and will help you develop your membership recruitment and retention plans.
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The workshop will result in more focused thinking about how to plan for the future, the direction of change required for success, better decision making, improved resource allocation and more confident managers.
The facilitator will take you through a clear proven process that has successfully been used with several membership associations and also highlight some of the key trends currently impacting on the membership sector.
This interactive day will include examples of plans developed by membership organisations and a template of the structure of an effective strategic plan.
This workshop is being lead by Sue Froggatt. Sue is an experienced membership trainer and has facilitated many strategic planning meetings for membership organisations.
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It's becoming a growing concern that there are not enough students pursuing studies and careers in engineering. Manufacturers, especially, are increasingly feeling the pinch that comes from not enough skilled engineers emerging into the work force to replace baby boomers who are starting to retire.
Massachusetts, especially Boston, is a center for developing engineers. The state overall enjoys a fairly high 40% of students from public schools who pursue college as having interest in STEM fields. Other areas of New England, especially more rural areas, show a dramatic drop off in STEM interest. Overall, it could be that a misperception of what sorts of jobs are available in the manufacturing sector might be impacting what students foresee as opportunities for after they graduate. As many good paying engineering jobs exist in those industries, more can be done to raise awareness of this fact with students.
Efforts are ongoing to grow the perceptions of opportunities out there so that students can better envision futures in a wide variety of STEM careers. Among those are the Massachusetts Department of Education's STEM Pipeline Fund for in support of college students and the annual Massachusetts STEM Summit (http://www.mass-stem-summit.org/), bringing together leaders form education - students and teachers, government, and business to strategize growing the number of students engaged in STEM studies.
There are more interesting statistics and observations about all of this at this Boston.com op-ed post written by Kepware Technologies president, Brett Austin: Why the engineering skills gap should worry you.
Advanced Technology Services, Inc., a business that works to assist manufacturing companies in improving their processes, lined up interviews with manufacturing industry senior executives to identify concerns in the field. One of the primary issues cited was a lack of sufficient numbers of skilled workers rising into the workforce.
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What happens when you stop speculating and plotting and talking is this: your mind wanders. Literally. It rambles over hill and down dale, directionless. It drifts into a bar and leans against the wall with a drink and a smoke. It peels out in reverse. Recent emails and long-lost boyfriends and the kitchen stove and bad habits do-si-do along its porous borders. It thumbs through file cabinets plucking out random bits that you will later guess are not so random. It groks the backyard.
Your mind wanders as you sit in the blue chair strumming an E chord with the capo on the first fret. The capo makes the strings feel tighter and sound brighter and you might be dreaming but it also makes them more forgiving when your fingers aren't in precisely the right position, which they're often not. In your nascent awareness you note that you're playing in the key of F. In your infinite wisdom you know that you need another chord, so you scroll through all the ones you know. E to A. E to G. E to D. E to B minor. And so on. Deciding which chord comes next seems like an extraordinary manifestation of personal freedom. There are no good words to describe this feeling of volition. It's confusing and intoxicating. You're in a vehicle you've never operated on a road that isn't paved moving toward a destination which doesn't exist. You are the automotive assembler and the road worker and the town builder.
D7 sounds good. (Can this possibly be how it's done?) There's something wry about E to D7. A little off. Slightly warped. Like some of your favorite people. Maybe the song should be about a person. You've been keeping a running list of possible song titles and one of them is Lucky Penny. The song will be about her, whoever she is. You start singing the words, lucky penny, over the E chord. You don't so much choose the notes as let loose a few. The seems uncraftsmanlike and will have to change but for now you let yourself off every hook because number one you are STARTING and number two you have it on good authority that it's best to spew now and edit later. You've got two chords and as many words and you need more of both so you let your mind wander again and it lights on a message you received the previous evening from your sister Nancy.
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What if students had to pass a quiz if they want to have lunch?
Canandaigua students in Ontario County think that the testing situation in New York has almost become that crazy. So they created a scenario where they're banished from the lunch line if they can't correctly guess the meal for the day.
And they put it all on film.
It all comes to life, courtesy of the Canandaigua Academy Film Society, an after-school club run by advisor Deborah Sutherland. She is a member of the Canandaigua Teachers' Association who teaches high school English and an International Baccalaureate film class. In 30 seconds, the video shows the impact of testing on student life and how it has infiltrated the psyche of those who work in schools and those who go there to learn.
The video is to be posted on the new AFT website learningismore.org, which includes a petition to take action against over-testing. AFT and NYSUT are helping educators, parents and students spread the word that assessments are integral — but that an accountability system obsessed with measuring punishes schools. NYSUT members can take action to voice their concerns about testing. They can also show up in Albany on June 8 to the "One Voice United" rally.
"The kids were very passionate about this issue and did a fantastic job producing a film that really draws attention to it," said Cheryl Birx, president of the 500-member Canandaigua TA, which includes teachers and school-related professionals. "It's pretty awesome if I do say so myself."


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The Personal LasetteTM laser lancing device uses a laser beam to obtain a capillary blood sample, rather than a steel lancet. Water in the skin absorbs the energy from the laser beam, instantly vaporizing tissue. Two models are available: the Personal Lasette designed for individual home use, and the Professional Lasette, designed for multiple person use in a clinical or professional setting.
The Professional Lasette uses disposable lens covers to protect the laser source from contamination. The Personal Lasette uses a clear film cartridge to protect the laser source. The film cartridge is good for 120 tests and retails for $15.
The Lasette has 16 power settings to help adapt the unit to each patient and minimize pain. Power comes from rechargeable batteries. The Lasette is manufactured by and distributed by Cell Robotics.
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During our week of testing, three volunteers tested the Professional Lasette. All agreed that the Professional Lasette is very easy to use. After inserting a special "power key" in the bottom and turning it on, you attach a disposable lense cover, press the "1" button to set the power, the "2-3" button to charge it, and the "2-3" button again to discharge it. The discharge is instantaneous.
Our 11-year-old tester said that the Professional Lasette felt the same as her regular lancets, but she rarely feels blood tests. Our adult with diabetes said it was painless, and our adult without diabetes said it felt the same as regular lancets. Each tester had to adjust the power a few times to get a depth that provided enough blood.
Since the Professional Lasette burns away tissue, rather than cutting it like a traditional lancet, there is a noticeable odor of burning flesh with each test. The odor proved to be too unpleasant for our 11-year-old tester. Keeping your finger tight against the Professional Lasette for a few seconds reduces the odor, but doesn't eliminate it. Our adult tester did not find it to be a problem.
The Professional Lasette weighs 1 lb., 13.5 oz. (834g). Pricing of the Professional Lasette, which we tested, is approximately US$2,000. Pricing for the Personal Lasette is US$495 as of July 2004.
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The course aims at presentation of methods that allow software reuse in efficient development of robotic systems. The topics will cover different software engineering models; organization of productive teamwork; requirements analysis; hardware variability and software efficiency; testing, validation and experimentation techniques.
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The Chihuahua dog breed's charms include his small size, outsize personality, and variety in coat types and colors. He's all dog, fully capable of competing in dog sports such as agility and obedience, and is among the top 10 watchdogs recommended by experts. He loves nothing more than being with his people and requires a minimum of grooming and exercise.
Dog Breed Group: Companion Dogs
Height: 6 inches to 9 inches tall at the shoulder
Weight: 3 to 6 pounds
Life Span: 10 to 18 years
The Chihuahua is a saucy little hot tamale and not just because of his association with a certain fast-food Mexican restaurant. He's renowned for being the world's smallest dog, but he may well have the world's biggest personality stashed inside that tiny body. That larger-than-life persona makes him appealing to men and women alike. Fun loving and busy, Chihuahuas like nothing better than to be close to their people. They follow them everywhere in the house and ride along in tote bags when their people run errands or go shopping. It's not unusual for Chihuahuas to form a close bond with a single person, and they can become very demanding if they're overindulged. Besides being affectionate housemates, Chihuahuas are intelligent and fast learners. They can compete in agility and obedience trials with just as much enthusiasm and success as larger dogs. That said, they're willful little dogs. You'll be most successful if you can persuade them that competing — or simply doing as you ask — is fun. Use positive reinforcement in the form of praise and food rewards when training your Chihuahua. He won't respond to harsh treatment. It's important when considering the Chihuahua to take into account his small size. Chihuahuas are curious and bold explorers. They've escaped from yards through small gaps in the fence and can squeeze into places that other puppies and dogs wouldn't be able to fit. And even though they tend to rule the roost, they can be accidentally injured by rambunctious larger dogs.Chihuahuas are not recommended for homes with children under the age of eight, simply because of the chance of injury by a young child. Regardless of your family situation, it's important to remember to socialize your Chihuahua to children, adults, and other animals. Chihuahuas are mistrustful of strangers, which makes them good watchdogs, but they need to learn to meet people in a friendly manner. It's also important to remember that Chihuahuas tend to forget they are small and will stand up to a larger aggressive dog; as a result the Chihuahua needs vigilant supervision in new situations, while they're on walks, and when they're in the yard. The Chihuahua's personality and unique size make him a wonderful go-everywhere companion. People who live with Chihuahuas become devoted to them, and many say that once you share your life with one, there will be no other dog breed for you.
As with so many breeds, the Chihuahua's origins are unclear, but there are two theories of how he came to be. The first is that he descended from a Central or South American dog known as the Techichi. When we look at the evidence of the Chihuahua coming from Central and South America, we find ourselves looking back to the Toltec civilization. There are Toltec carvings dating to the 9th century C.E. that depict a dog resembling the Chihuahua, with the same large ears and round head. These dogs were called Techichi, and their purpose in Toltec civilization is obscure. When the Aztecs conquered the Toltecs, they absorbed the Techichi into their society. Many of the dogs lived in temples and were used in Aztec rituals. The Aztecs believed that the Techichi had mystic powers, including the ability to see the future, heal the sick, and safely guide the souls of the dead to the underworld. It was customary to kill a red Techichi and cremate him with the remains of the deceased. The Aztecs also used the Techichi as a source of food and pelts. The Spanish conquered the Aztecs in the late 1500s and the Techichi faded into obscurity. The second theory is that small hairless dogs from China were brought to Mexico by Spanish traders and then bred with small native dogs. Regardless of which theory is accurate, the shorthaired Chihuahua we know today was discovered in the 1850s in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, from which he took his name. American visitors to Mexico brought the little dogs home with them.


text: The national unity government formed by Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Kadima chairman Shaul Mofaz less than two months ago could break up as early as Wednesday if a solution is not found to their dispute over how to equalize the burden of IDF service.Kadima MK Yohanan Plesner, who heads the Keshev Committee – tasked with finding a replacement for the "Tal Law" – intends to publish recommendations he promised would be historic on Wednesday, despite Netanyahu announcing that the committee has been dismantled.Daniel Clinton, Yoni Dayan and Jeremy Sharon contributed to this report.Mofaz backed up Plesner and issued his strongest threat ever to leave Netanyahu's coalition."The committee was formed by Kadima and Likud together, and its unilateral dissolution by the prime minister does not obligate Kadima," Mofaz said. "If the prime minister does not go in the right direction, the national unity government will end."Netanyahu angered Mofaz when he released a statement announcing that the Keshev Committee had been scrapped moments after Mofaz praised the committee's work at a Knesset press conference. In a brief conversation before the press conference, the prime minister asked Mofaz to help him dismantle the committee but Mofaz said no."We knew Netanyahu would try any political maneuver to prevent the committee's findings from being published," a source close to Mofaz said."Netanyahu has tried to torpedo the committee from day one."Sources close to the prime minister countered by saying that Yisrael Beytenu, Habayit Hayehudi and haredi representative Jacob Weinroth leaving the committee over the past week removed its legitimacy and any chance of its findings passing in the Knesset. They said it would be better for Netanyahu to start over, meet with all the parties in the coalition personally and help them find common ground.In his statement, Netanyahu warned the haredim that if a compromise is not reached by August 1, when the Supreme Court ruled the Tal Law will be canceled, the IDF will be free to begin drafting yeshiva students."I am obligated to find a way to more equally distribute the burden of service," Netanyahu said. "Even before the High Court ruling, I declared that I would work to equalize the burden in a defined manner in the haredi and Arab sectors, without pitting public against public. That was and remains my stance."Both President Shimon Peres and Defense Minister Ehud Barak offered to mediate between Netanyahu and Mofaz in order to keep the coalition together and reach a compromise on how to equalize the burden. Barak called upon them to leave the IDF out of their political dispute and settle their differences responsibly.Plesner reacted with outrage to Netanyahu's decision to dismantle his committee.In a hastily called Knesset press conference, he accused the prime minister of "fleeing from what the public wants."He said his committee met for hundreds of hours, held dozens of meetings, heard dozens of experts, performed very exhaustive staff work and met with the IDF and every relevant government ministry in order to do the most comprehensive work in Israel's history on the issue of equalizing the burden."I don't want to create unnecessary drama, but in two days, things will shift to the political field where decisions are made," Plesner said. "Our recommendations are the only game in town. The prime minister has no majority to pass any proposal except ours."Coalition chairman Ze'ev Elkin (Likud) responded by calling Plesner's intention to submit his committee's findings despite Netanyahu's opposition "pathetic" and said the committee had lost its legitimacy.Haredi MKs blasted Netanyahu's handling of the situation.United Torah Judaism leader Ya'acov Litzman said dismantling the Keshev Committee proved that from the start the sole purpose of the committee was to harm the ultra-Orthodox."The prime minister must honor the coalition agreement as it is written and pass in the Knesset a law that will allow the continuing existence of the world of the Torah and the preservation of the status of Torah scholars," UTJ said in a statement.A Shas spokesman expressed disappointment that instead of reaching common ground, Netanyahu chose to submit an ultimatum about drafting yeshiva students on August 1, which the party said would lead to a rift in the Jewish people."The disintegration of the Plesner committee is further proof that the establishment of the committee in its current form was a mistake," Shas said. "The only solution it sought was political prostitution. The committee did not understand the importance and complexity of the issue it deliberated on and established its goals before any hearings took place. The importance of this issue requires the establishment of a serious and businesslike committee which will hold impartial hearings."MK Nitzan Horowitz (Meretz) condemned the prime minister for dismantling the Keshev Committee, saying it "proves once again that Netanyahu is submitting to haredim and has no intention of equalizing the public burden."Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid said Netanyahu never really intended to solve the problem, only to stall for time and trick the public."Netanyahu is once again choosing his natural partners, the haredim, over the majority of the public that serves in the army, pays taxes and barely gets by," he said.


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A Satellite Study Centre of the College of Distance Education (CoDE) has been inaugurated at Dominase in the Bekwai Municipality of the Ashanti Region..
Tertiary Education at Doorstep of Students
The Provost of the College, Prof. Isaac Galyuon said the Centre would help a lot in the spreading of tertiary education in the country. "It will help to spread and bring education to the doorstep of the people', he declared.
The Provost described the project as "A success story of both academia and traditional authority". That according to him was a demonstration of the fact that both sides readily agreed to collaborate for the needs of the populace to be served without much difficulty. He indicated that the Centre would allow CoDE students who study there have a feeling of "University classroom" during their studies.
Encourage Children to Pursue Higher Education
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. D. D. Kuupole, was grateful to the chiefs and people of Dominase for their support and asked them for their continuous assistance to help achieve the purpose for which the Centre was established. He told the people of Dominase to encourage their children to learn and push them to go further in their education. "Education is good and If it was not education; I wouldn't have gotten the position of Vice-Chancellor." he said." This Study Centre is for Asanteman and the people of Ghana.
Community Development
Again, he indicated that, the siting of the Satellite Centre would attract and bring in the needed development both human and material to the people of Dominase and its surrounding communities. He lauded Mr. Caxton Oduro Donkor, a former Director of Finance of the University and a native of Dominase, for the monumental role he played in the acquisition of land for the project, which consists of offices, lecture halls, a library, ICT Centre, among others.
On his part, the Chief of Dominase, Nana Ntim Banahene, who spoke through Nana Akuoko Kwarteng, the Nkosoo Hene of the area, expressed appreciation to the University management for bringing education to the doorsteps of the teeming youth in the region. He noted that the traditional authority would do its best to enhance education in Essumeja in line with Asantehene's priority for quality education. He appealed to the University management to consider recruiting natives of the area in its recruitment exercise.
Later on, the Vice-Chancellor, together with the University management and the traditional rulers, cut the tape for the official opening of the building complex.