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Upon first glance, the "Kurt Schwitters: Merz" exhibition is an enticing haven of artistic talent. The retrospective opened earlier this week at the Galerie Gmurzynska in Zurich.
An exhibition involving Zaha Hadid is sure to be a visual treat, whether it's her work that is on display or if she designed an exhibition's setup. Hadid's design for this particular exhibition...is the late architect's homage to Kurt Schwitters' famous Merzbau. — Bustler
See more photos of the exhibition on Bustler.More on Archinect:Zaha Hadid's repertoire is a stunning display in Venice's Palazzo FranchettiOne of the late Dame Zaha Hadid's final designs will be built in West ChelseaInside the Zaha Hadid-designed $50 million High Line penthouse View full entry
This fall, the Jewish Museum will present what it's billing as the first United States exhibition devoted to the work of Pierre Chareau, a French Modernist who for decades fell out of the mainstream history of art and architecture [...]
Chareau (1883-1950) was a prolific designer and art collector in France, and best known for his Maison de Verre ("Glass House"), a landmark building in Paris created in 1928 in collaboration with the Dutch architect Bernard Bijvoet... — the New York Times
The exhibition, entitled "Pierre Chareau: Modern Architecture and Design", is the third exhibition in a trilogy of design exhibitions, following surveys of the work of Isaac Mizrahi and Roberto Burle Marx.The French architect and designer also had an impressive collection of art, which will be on... View full entry
He's Mr. Lifestyle of the rich and famous, do you want a piece of him? No not Britney Spears, but rather world-renowned architect Renzo Piano. Visitors to the recent Piece by Piece: Renzo Piano Building Workshop at the Power Station of Art in Shanghai were engaged in the evolution of the... View full entry
Since breaking ground last summer, the U.S. Pavilion -- titled "American Food 2.0: United to Feed the Planet" -- has opened to the public at the Milan Expo 2015, which is now in its first week. The U.S. joins the more than 140 participating countries that prepared exhibitions and pavilions that... View full entry
New York-based Thinc Design revealed their exhibition design for the USA Pavilion in the upcoming Milan Expo 2015 this May. Collaborating with Friends of the USA Pavilion, Thinc Design's exhibition highlights America's role in the future of the global food system, as a response to the Expo's... View full entry
Bigger than a Breadbox is a current open international competition that examines the role of installation design and its hybrid artistic-spatial qualities that have made it an increasingly popular investigative medium in contemporary architecture practice.Recently launched by organizers and Khôra... View full entry
Movies can be great. Art can be great. But put them together in a museum exhibition, and the combination can be not-so-great. [...]
A new exhibition of early 20th-century cinema at the L.A. County Museum of Art (LACMA), however, rethinks that equation. [...]
Designed by Amy Murphy, a professor of architecture at USC, and Michael Maltzan of Michael Maltzan Architecture, the exhibition design is the antithesis of the traditional framed-stuff-on-a-wall model. — latimes.com
After two successful showings, the third edition of UNStudio's Motion Matters exhibition opened at the MAXXI Museum in Rome on Dec. 6. As an exploration of movement, space, and perspective, the site-specific installation has visitors interact with and experience 10 rescaled representations of UNStudio's architectural designs. — bustler.net
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"My Thread - New Dutch Design on Films" is a film exhibition curated by Eizo Okada and designed by architect Hideyuki Nakayama, who also built Okada's Kyoto "O" House and was on the design team for Toyo Ito's Tama Art University Library. As part of one of Japan's biggest design events this past... View full entry
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Your stuff's always interesting to look at. :D The color scheme reminds me of a very early foggy morning, like around 4 or 5am when the sun is just beginning to rise in the summer.
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the unforgettable rain today, matching with the moon over the rise, the lonely men over the bar, in discussion with how far should they say I, the truth is, I'm going to lie with a smile on my face, the truth is, you should never talk to me or anything like me, you shouldn't know the infinite misery of being a crisantemo, the infinite sadness of the sun, listen to the sound of the seagulls...
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now this is what i call original. Great idea for the head part, its really stunning. And great choice of colors, it makes it simple yet effective. great job ♥
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Like Tofu said, your stuff is always so original and interesting to look at. Great choice of colors, too - I can practically feel the misery and melancholy of the whole scene. Keep up the awesome work~ :)
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Yo también quiero de eso que fumas :P
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I love the sober colors. This picture talks to me. I think I'm in a mood very similar to the character's.
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This is fascinating! I love the colour palette.
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I can't stop staring at this. The colors fit so well with the negative atmosphere your creating. It's simple yet it has such a powerful meaning. Excellent!
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You know I love your works, and this one is no exception. Keep up the amazing work!
And even if it's sad, at least you've bloomed once before the end.
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Love the concept and the execution is all kinds of awesome. <3
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This colour reminds me my fav coffee with cream, I always drink it such mood. So original work (like your other works)), I like it
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Lies, More lies and CNN's lies
"Lies, More Lies, and CNN's Lies"
Posted by Marc J. Rauch
Monday, April 14, 2003
As I opined in a recent essay, the first lesson that has hopefully been learned from the Iraq War is that the treacherous and cowardly acts perpetrated by Saddam Hussein and his goons are the same nefarious tactics that Israel has had to contend with for the past hundred years in order to defend themselves and build a homeland.
The second lesson that should be learned from the war is the extent to which lies have been told to protect the Arab governments and regimes.
Over the years, the world has heard from an incredible coterie of fraudulent Arab leaders and spokespersons who seem to grossly distort every fact and event related to the history of their people; not to defend themselves and their homelands against an aggressor that doesn't exist, but to defend their unjustified aggression against the Jewish State, as well as the atrocities that they commit each and every day against their own Muslim brothers and sisters.
On the leader side of the liar-ledger there was Haj Amin al-Husseini, Gamel Abdel Nasser, Hafez al-Assad, and there still is Yasser Arafat and Saddam Hussein (although whether Hussein is a is or was is still in question). Al-Husseini, by the way, was the notorious Grand Mufti of Jerusalem and disciple of Josef Goebbels.
For charlatan spokespersons, we've had to endure Saeb Erakat, Hasan Abded Rahman, Hanan Ashwari, and Diana Buttu (all representing the Palestinian Arab position). Twelve years ago, on behalf of the preposterous Iraqi position that took us into the Gulf War, the free world came to know and loathe Tariq Aziz, Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq (who is also now a questionable is or was).
Previously, these people were able to hide behind the cloak of time and distance in order to make their distortions sound plausible.* Communications technology was such that no immediate comparison between live reality and political commentary could be made. In many instances days and weeks would go by before any news of an event was reported to the public. And those reports would often be subject to the time and space limitations of the particular media that was disseminating the information. Arab propagandists relied upon abridged and time-dulled testimony, or information stemming from subsequent unrelated events, to color, diffuse, and obfuscate the facts and truth. When confronted with substantive contrary evidence, he or she often excused their prevarications from criticism by arguing that there are no objective facts, only subjective points of view.
However, as any sane person knows, there are indeed objective facts and truths. And over the last couple of weeks, thanks to the inadvertent efforts of one man, the historic pattern of Islamic propaganda tap dancing was exposed for the sham that it has always been. That man is Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf, Iraqs Minister of Information.
Al-Sahhaf (or as the media like to call him, Baghdad Bob) is as skilled a liar as any of the above mentioned people. One might even say that Baghdad Bob is the epitome of all Arab propagandists, the would-be poster boy for Liars Anonymous. What set Baghdad Bob apart from the other liars are his comical visage and the use of live split-screen television. With humorous, almost humane eyes, ample rounded nose, and a beret jauntily perched upon his head, Baghdad Bob instantly brought back memories of live televisions other great comedic liar, Jon Lovitz' hilarious Pathological Liar from SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE.
On a daily basis, Baghdad Bob point-blankly insisted to the world that Saddam Hussein and his regime were peaceful, God-fearing people. He railed against the atrocities that he claimed America, Britain, and its Zionist-handlers were committing against Islamic peoples. Bob fervently assured the global audience that Iraq would be victorious, cut the heads of the American invaders, and kick the soldiers in their asses as they ran away.
During the opening hours of the war, who could forget the humorous sight of Baghdad Bob and his cronies trying to conduct a serious press conference while ignoring the sounds of American bombing and the shaking of the studios cloth backdrop from the resultant explosions? This was something straight from a Johnny Carson Tonight Show skit.
Then there was the bit with Baghdad Bob rejecting the notion that Saddam International Airport had been captured, while on the other side of the screen we saw footage of American troops walking through the airports shopping concourse. The piece de resistance (excuse my French-no really, excuse my use of anything French) was his dogged denial that American tanks were parked along the Tigris River in downtown Baghdad. As a viewer, I felt certain that in any moment a U.S. soldier would walk up behind Bob, tap him on the shoulder, Bob would turn the opposite way, peer off into the distance, and then turn back to the camera and say, Where? I don't see any American tanks. The only thing missing from Baghdad Bobs diatribes to truly make them classic comic masterpieces was a tag line to equal Lovitz' Yeah, thats the ticket.
Humor aside, what these episodes with Baghdad Bob prove is that even in the face of undeniable, incontrovertible evidence, these people will lie at any cost, rather than to admit a truth that is unfavorable to their position.
Fortunately for Yasser Arafat, last year when he was screaming on live television about a massacre occurring in Jenin, that CNN didn't do a live split-screen feed to show what was really happening. But there may be a reason why CNN didn't supply a live split-screen feed that would have exposed Arafats lies, and the reason is much deeper than just the obvious. This brings up my final point in the lessons to be learned from the Iraq War. It is also the most disturbing revelation of all.
While we may not have yet discovered the so-called smoking gun in Saddam Husseins arsenal of Weapons of Mass Destruction, we do now have the smoking gun in the Arabs arsenal of Weapons of Mass Disinformation. And that smoking gun is CNN, the cable television network headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. On Friday, April 11, in a letter to the New York Times, CNNs senior news executive Eason Jordan confessed that for the past dozen years they have been hiding the truth about what has been happening in the Middle East, and that they were pressured into reporting stories that were favorable to the Iraqi regime. Jordan cited several situations in which the Iraqi government threatened, tortured, and murdered members of the press. And Jordan admitted that in order to retain their press office in Iraq that he and CNN had to cover up information about these situations and more.
For years, like many others, I watched in horror as CNN broadcast stories that defended the vicious acts being committed by the Arab governments, their leaders, and many of their people against Jews, Christians, and even other Muslims. Story after story portrayed the perpetrators as the victims. Time and again, the deaths of Jewish women and children were overshadowed by the heart-wrenching stories of the perpetrators families-not the victims families mind you, the perpetrators families.
When questioned about this bias, CNN reporters and executives would deny it existed. And with all the vigor of a Baghdad Bob they would insist that they were merely presenting both sides of the story. When reminded that there was no way to balance the story of the bombing of a Jewish family religious dinner with the posthumous celebration of the bombers family, CNN resorted to the same kind of perverted moral-equivalency rationale used by Islams worst dictators when defending their atrocities: theres no objective facts, only subjective points of view. In other words, CNN claimed the bombers family was suffering, too.
There is no moral-equivalency between the two. Its an insane, irrational position. For a while, I figured it was just a remnant of Ted Turners legacy as CNNs founder. After all, Turners mouth has often made him appear as insane and irrational as any dictator, and he even has the moustache to go with it. However, the situation is far worse than simply being influenced by a possibly demented founder, it involves having sick, self-absorbed news executives and reporters who think that their jobs are more important than the truth and peoples lives.
Eason Jordan says he covered up the truth to protect lives, but whose lives was he referring to: only the people that worked for him. At any point, Jordan and CNN could have pulled their people and from the Middle East, and then told the truth. In doing so, perhaps they could have helped saved the lives of people that didn't work for him, you know, ordinary people. But then, that would require integrity, and sadly corporate integrity can be as much of an oxymoron as Yasser Arafat winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
Theres a significant connection to CNNs confession and the events in Israel. Saddam Hussein paid millions of dollars to the families of the Palestinian Arab bombers that killed or maimed innocent Jews. Hussein also supported Arafat and the other Palestinian Arab terrorist groups. Portraying those connections solely as evil, and portraying the suicide bombings solely as being evil would have been damaging to Saddam Husseins reputation. Hussein and his thugs had access to CNN; they had the ability to watch and hear everything that was said about them.
Moreover, like all the other similarities that exist between the despotic Arab regimes, Yasser Arafat and the PLO employ the exact same fear tactics. They kill and torture anyone they can get their hands on that disseminates a dissenting opinion. Its impossible to think that CNN hasn't received additional threats from Arafat, and that CNN isn't also caving into this pressure to protect their precious network, by covering up more truths.
I believe that CNNs actions have been as damaging to democracy and the free world as any of the vilest propaganda ever spread by Josef Goebbels, Josef Stalin, the Grand Mufti, Yasser Arafat, or Saddam Hussein. For twelve years CNN hid the truth, covered-up facts, and fabricated ridiculous moral-equivalency scenarios. Millions of people around the world have been influenced by these lies and deceptions. We have almost an entire generation of people who have heard that its justified to blow up school buses; that theres honor to be gained in doing so. Is there any wonder why there are thousands of students willing to create civil disobedience to protest the war? They don't know Saddam Hussein was a maniac-by his own admission, Eason Jordan refused to tell this to the world. They don't know that Yasser Arafat is a murderer; thanks to CNN they think hes the George Washington of the Palestinian Arabs. They watch CNN; they get to see CNN propaganda on their televisions at school. If theres a positive spin that could be put on Jordans revelation I guess its that we should be grateful that CNN wasn't more successful in brainwashing our children.
The television network that calls itself the most THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN NEWS is a fraud. Its been nothing more than a public relations outlet for dictatorial Islamic regimes. Eason Jordan titled his letter to the Times, The News We Keep To Ourselves. I submit that we would be better off not getting any news, than only getting news that cover-ups the truth and spreads lies. I wish Eason Jordan and his news staff well in their next career, far, far away from any media outlet.
*Ironically, some of the men even hid behind the cloak of womens clothing in order to deceive their adversaries.
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Marc J. Rauch was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1952, and lived in the metropolitan area until emigrating to the West Coast in the early 80s. He is a multi-award winning TV/film writer, producer, and director, and has been a broadcasting and marketing executive since the 1975. Marc lectures on various subjects concerning broadcasting, new media, and the Middle East at conferences and seminars throughout the U.S. and Europe. In 1994, he authored a book on advertising and has had several business and industry articles published in a variety of related magazines. His political commentaries are regularly published in several print and online publications.
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$1,000,000 9 Bannockburn Court Bannockburn, IL 60015
About $100K in updates!!! Roof being replaced! Freshly painted throughout! Masterful design and modern luxury are uniquely embodied in this 4 bedroom, 5.1 bath home nestled on over 2 acres of land with STUNNING IN-GROUND POOL! Brick-paver walkway leads you into the home's voluminous floor-plan and grand two-story foyer with wrought-iron staircase and limestone flooring. Kitchen layout is ideal and offers stainless steel appliances, SubZero refrigerator, spacious island, breakfast bar and eating area/dining room with exterior access. Two-story family room is truly the heart of the home with cozy fireplace, abundance of windows and views into your kitchen. Open layout is made for entertaining. Tucked away for your privacy is your second level master suite boasting large walk-in closet, two sink vanity, whirlpool tub and rainfall body sprayer shower. Three additional bedrooms generous in size, one with ensuite and two sharing additional full bathroom adorn the second level. Finished basement houses recreation room with wine cellar and wet-bar with bar-top seating, plenty of storage space, full bathroom and exercise room. Escape to your peaceful backyard providing everything you need; in-ground pool with hot-tub, built-in grill, firepit and sun-filled patio. Welcome to your oasis where you can entertain lavishly or retreat away cozily - the possibilities are endless!
Multiple offers received! Here's an amazing opportunity for you to own and live in a Mid-Century Modern treasure! This 1960 home was designed by its owner, architect Don Wrobleski, and has never been on the market until now. Trained at IIT with A. James Speyer and Alfred Caldwell, Wrobleski designed for himself a long, low, sophisticated home of glass, Wisconsin fieldstone and bleached cedar. Incorporating walls of glass, post and beam mill construction, beautiful natural materials, and drawing on the proportions from the masters of architecture of the time, 2200 Stirling Road enjoys a gorgeous, private setting of 1.75 acres at the end of a cul-de-sac, surrounded by mature trees. Step up to the front terrace, past the low, linear stone retaining wall, between two courtyards that offer privacy for the interior spaces, into the entry foyer of Vermont slate, carried through to other parts of the home. The grand, sunken Living Room is the first of the public and entertaining spaces to the left of the foyer, with its herringbone wood floors, massive stone fireplace with cantilevered hearth at one end and a set of built-ins at the other, with walls of glass both in front and in the back offering clear viewing through the home and a barreled ceiling area adding even more architectural interest. On the other side of the fireplace, the open Kitchen / Dining Room were designed with custom elm cabinets and a travertine bar counter defining the spaces. Still original since 1960, the kitchen features butcher block counters, cleverly-integrated appliances, including a floating cabinet with open shelving and indoor grill with custom hood, all tucked into the back side of the chimney stack. The expanded Dining area offers gorgeous views into the acreage behind the home, and a hidden wet bar is just one of the lovely features of this modernist gem that has been featured in various publications over the years as an extaordinary example of modern architecture. Continue through to the large screened porch where you'll enjoy views into the west courtyard and out into the back yard. A laundry area around the corner from the kitchen features a translucent panel offering borrowed south light into the kitchen, leads to a convenient powder room, and houses hide-away stairs to the utility basement. At the other end of the home, Wrobleski designed three bedrooms and two baths, including a private full bath for the large Primary Suite, which also has a sunken sleeping area, plentiful closets and beautiful views on three sides including into the east courtyard. The Primary bath features a sunken tub / shower and views into the east courtyard. The 2nd and 3rd bedrooms both feature views into back yard and large closets spanning an entire wall of each room. The 2nd full bath also enjoys east courtyard views & privacy, and has a walk-in shower. Behind the home, a lovely, rolling landscape awaits, with multiple berms, a tiered patio space off of the Living Room, small pond and stream, and a pergola at the north side of the property, just inside the tree line. Multiple pathways lead along and through the trees on the west side of the home, and the 2-car garage integrates perfectly with the main home's structure, and includes a large storage area behind a lattice wall on the south side of the garage. This beautiful home is one of the finest modern designs in the Chicago area, and is in the heart of the ultra-desirable Bannockburn / Deerfield school system. Offered as-is, and will reward its new owners with an absolutely spectacular combination of home, site and location. Walk to Bannockburn School! Estimated at 2,074 sf. PLEASE NOTE that the home is being sold as-is and will require that the new owners have the roof rebuilt. Please ask your Realtor for more details, or contact the listing agent.
$2,750,000 1850 Duffy Lane Bannockburn, IL 60015
First time on the Market!! Once in a lifetime opportunity to own this beautiful English Country Estate, in the prestigious Village of Bannockburn. This 13,000sqft estate sits on 4 very private acres and is professionally landscaped by Mariani. Features include 6 bedrooms, 7 full bathrooms, first floor master, gourmet chefs kitchen with two islands, top of the line appliances, home movie theater, a barn, and a gorgeous pool for entertaining. For a full detailed list of Home Features please see additional information section. Highly desired Bannockburn school,recipient of the National 2019 Blue Ribbon Award and small class sizes. In this home you can enjoy the ultimate private living experience while being just 29 miles from down town Chicago.
WOW! ***GREAT PRICE REDUCTION*** *** SELLER MAY CONSIDER FINANCING **** Builders, Re-Habbers, Buyers with an eye for an amazing project- See Photos--- Exciting & Unique opportunity to own one of the most beautiful lots on the North Shore-Bannockburn/on edge of Lake Forest (next house over)! Enjoy just about 5 acres of tree lined land that includes its own POND/FOUNTAIN. Nature Lovers Dream..all kinds of beautiful wildlife in your own backyard. EITHER RE-HAB EXISTING HOME of @ 6500 sqft w/4 car garage, swimming pool, tennis courts, pool house, theater/media room & Master bedroom w/patio can overlook it all with some landscaping --"AS-IS SALE" w/ MUCH WORK NEEDED-not a handyman special but full project ....OR......TEAR DOWN & BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME. Seller may be open to sharing prior plans by award winning architect. ** see DOCUMENT tab or ADDITIONAL INFO. for printable SURVEY **
WELCOME HOME! Priced to sell! Upgrade and design to your personal tastes and desires. A large 5000+ square foot home in a tucked away lot of Bannockburn! 5 Bedrooms, including a large master bedroom located on the main floor, and 4 full bathrooms. Two partial finished basements with tons of possibilities. Multiple extra rooms for offices(s), sitting areas, kid's rooms, and more! Open concept with separation at the same time. Contact me if you have questions or need more information. Listing agent is related to seller
Nestled in the heart of Bannockburn, this lovely Storybook Cottage was originally built in the early 1930's by Bannockburn's founder William Aitken, who was an architect and builder who is credited with bringing modern real estate development to the Village. Located in the desirable Bannockburn School District, and minutes away from major commuter routes to Lake Forest, Deerfield, Northbrook and the freeway, this hidden gem is situated on a 3.25 acres, surrounded by a variety of specimen trees and mature perennial plantings, and natural limestone .15 acre pond all which date back to the Aitken Estate (C 1930s). Built for perfect for easy country living, and extra peace and quiet that dense urban living cannot provide, many of the original features are well preserved, including some of the original doors and windows and expansive Greenhouse. The first level offers a kitchen, dining room and living room with large wood-burning fireplace, and an expansive 1st Floor Master bedroom and full bath. The second level features two more spacious bedrooms, walk-in closets and a full bathroom. Detached garage has room for 2 vehicles, a workshop, and two stalls for horses, and the 2nd level provides storage or possible office/studio space. Minutes to shops, award winning Schools, parks, restaurants. Build your dream home, or live in a home of historic significance draped with modern day conveniences. Plans available. Located in area of multi-million dollar estates. As-is due to age of home.
$5,999,999 2500 TELEGRAPH Road Bannockburn, IL 60015
Luxurious, inviting, private and serene. Just a few of the many words that describe this 5 bedroom/6.2 bath newer construction modern ranch oasis by notable and award-winning architect Dirk Denison. The home is situated on 5.5 acres of exquisite landscaping and prairie, custom designed by the highly acclaimed landscape designer Scott Byron, and built by the greatly respected Altounian Builders - one of Chicago's premier home builders known for meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail. Denison and the homeowner's visions came to life by creating ways for the architecture and landscape to interact. The house features a strong geometric roof and interior ceiling design; and floor to ceiling windows for maximum views. Upon entering the foyer, the visitor is greeted by natural light and sprawling views of the home and gorgeous prairie and landscaping in every direction. Notice the exterior materials of the home that are used throughout the interior, a detail for which Denison is known. The great room, which also encompasses the dining area and den with gas fireplace, is perfectly situated for large family gatherings and includes spectacular views. The home features two primary bedroom suites, each with their own magnificent and tailored exterior gardens. The first includes a generous bathroom, boutique-like dressing room and a spacious four seasons sunroom. The second bedroom includes a full office with custom built-ins and stone top credenza and a large bathroom. A comfortable sitting room joins the two primary bedrooms. There are also three spacious and highly designed bedrooms, all with in-suites. The chef's kitchen is ideal for entertaining, with a large center island and an office area. The indoor spa room is the perfect place to unwind in a large hot tub. There is a main floor laundry area and a built-out mudroom. The lower level includes a rec room, half bath, and an exercise room, in addition to an abundance of storage areas. Two separate garages are on the side of the home: one for two cars, and the other for 2 1/2 cars. Crestron system, via panels throughout the house and mobile phone access, for controlling HVAC, lighting, shades/blinds, spa, audio/video, front gates, fireplace, and security. The prairie has a path built into the rolling hills for walks or leisurely ATV drives. Combining the best features of estate and suburban living, the Village of Bannockburn is one of the most beautiful and warmest communities. Be prepared to feel like you are on vacation in the North Shore of Chicago. Note: Renderings for a Pool and Pool House are now available and featured at the end of the photos.
Unique contemporary on 1.8 acres on a wooded Bannockburn Lane. Bring nature in with hugely private views from all vantages of woods & table land. Open air concept layout centered with a bright & sunny great room, big glass & voluminous ceilings, curved walls, & generous room sizes. Spectacular home for entertaining. Immense kitchen with incredible storage, views, & work space. Large eating area, indoor grill, & access to patios. Family room has a retractable movie screen, wet bar, & fireplace. 8-10 cars have been stored in these 2 tiered garages for the car buff or one can be converted into hockey rink/studio/ gym/work/rec space, finished basement. Main bedroom suite has an XL Jacuzzi, separate double shower, separate vanities, multiple built-ins & unique closet system. Additional 4 bedrooms on 2nd floor beautiful views & XL windows. Lower level rec rm adjacent to lower garage. Fabulous space limited only by your imagination. Within walking distance to shopping, elementary/DF high schools & dog park. Easy access to DF & LF train stations & tollway.
$2,599,900 2 Broadleys Court Bannockburn, IL 60015
Welcome To Your Private Suburban Oasis! Gorgeous French Country Estate Is Tucked Away On 3.6 Acres In The Small And Exclusive Community Of Bannockburn! This Special Home Spares No Detail! Impressive Foyer Leads To Grand Scaled Living And Dining Rooms With Hardwood Floors And Stunning Fireplaces! Dramatic Great Room Has Soaring Ceilings Highlighted By Authentic Iowa Barn Beams, Gorgeous Stone Fireplace, Elegant Built-Ins And Two Sets Of French Doors That Open Onto Your Gorgeous Patio With In-ground Pool And Natural Landscaping. The Authentic Beams Are Repeated In The Design Of The French Country Inspired Kitchen With Large Center Island, Furniture Quality Cabinetry Complete With Marble Baker's Counter, Granite Countertops, Commercial Grade Thermador Range, Two Thermador Ovens+Gaggenau Convection Oven, Subzero Fridge, Two Sinks, Two Miele Dishwashers And Sunny Breakfast Area Overlooking Your Private Yard. Music Room, Handsome Library, And Separate Home Office With Studio That Has It's Own Entrance, Complete The Main Floor And Have Access To The Back Staircase. Retreat To The Luxurious Master Suite With Sitting Area, Fireplace And Spa Quality Bath. All Family Bedrooms Are Ensuite Plus There Is A Convenient Second Floor Loft/Computer Space. Impressive Finished Walkout Lower Level Has A Sophisticated Bar, Recreation Room With Fireplace, Game Room, Exercise Room With Full Bath And Sauna And THE BEST HOME MOVIE THEATER YOU HAVE EVER SEEN With Movie Seats And Curtained Stage! Charming Provencal Outdoor Spaces Plus A Tucked Away Trellised Patio Invite You Outdoors To Relax And Enjoy! 4 Car Garage Too! Enjoy Bannockburn Elementary And Middle Schools With Small Class Sizes! The Best Of All Worlds Right Here! Additional Rooms Not Included On MLS Sheet: Bonus Studio Space Adjacent And Open To Office 23x17*Was Once Used As A Photography Studio*There Is Also A 2nd Floor Office Across From Master Suite 27x14*
$1,295,000 4 Bannockburn Court Bannockburn, IL 60015
Gem of Bannockburn!! Orren Pickell Custom Built Home on 2 acres in private area of prestigious Bannockburn. Located on quiet cul de sac with mature landscaping surround. In award-winning, School district. Wide open floor plan with arched doorways and high ceilings throughout. Breathtaking great room with fireplace and blt-ins. True Gourmet Kitchen. Exquisite MBR, steam shower, HWD Floors, Entertainment/Sun room off the kitchen w/ indoor gas grill, large hot tub and stone floor. Laundry on 1st and 2nd Floors. Large, paved outdoor patio with built in gas grill. Three car garage. Large private office or nanny suite. 2019 Real Estate taxes $21,000.
A complete rehab ! Your dream home. A modern farm house sitting on over 1 acre land with a gorgeous porch to enjoy your coffee every morning. This 4 bedroom 2 . 1/2 baths features hard wood floors through out. A gorgeous kitchen with high end appliances with a breakfast nook over looking the huge family room and wood burning fireplace. The dinning area fits a table of 12, living room offers extreme lighting with vaulted ceilings. Full Unfinished walkout basement ready for your ideas . This home is a must see :)
$3,925,000 4 High Terrace Lane Bannockburn, IL 60015
Looking for an Oasis? Come tour one of the North Shore's most extraordinary estates: A sprawling, light-filled Contemporary home with nearly 5 acres of exquisitely landscaped grounds. This residence strikes the perfect balance for those seeking quietude & privacy in a home that is equally ideal for entertaining guests. If you appreciate natural beauty, the views from the interior of this home will inspire you to no end. Among the key features include: infinity pool & sundeck, main level master suite, wine cellar, golf simulator, 5 car garage, and stocked lake. Yes, a paradise to call your own. 4 High Terrace is one of a kind - and offers a rare opportunity for exceptional value & unmatched build quality. Bannockburn is the village of "Country Estates", just 29 miles north of Chicago city center and 4 miles to the lakefront. This hidden gem offers everything the best North Shore communities have offer: top schools, dining, thriving local businesses and a deep sense of community.
$1,199,000 14 Broadleys Court Bannockburn, IL 60015
Open House: Sunday, 10/25 1:00-3:00PM
6000 sq ft. Architectural dream retreat sits on nearly 2 acres of tranquility. Featuring 5 bed and 4.1 baths the sun drenched floor plan is perfect for entertaining. Fully renovated kitchen with high-end custom cabinets, Wolf, Sub-Zero, and Miele appliances, ideal for a chef's dream. The kitchen opens to a fireplace accented family room just steps from the renovated library and wet bar. Multiple doors give access to the expansive 65x32 deck with views of natures finest landscape while overlooking your private Botanic Gardens. The master suite includes an expansive dressing room and additional walk-in closet. Finished basement includes an additional bedroom and full bath. Award winning schools including Deerfield High School. Must see to appreciate all this architectural masterpiece.
Privately set back on 1.84 acres, this dramatic contemporary ranch with 14-24 ft ceilings was meticulously designed by James March Goldberg. 2 story foyer engages you with sleek modern architecture, open floor plan and pastoral views.. Living room offers a 3 sided granite fireplace, floor to ceiling windows, new wool carpet and 14 foot ceilings. Ideal Cooks Kitchen with boundless granite counter space, seating for small or large groups, Nuhaus cabinets, high end appliances and work desk. Open kitchen design provides full views of the family room, dining room and serene views of your back deck & woods. Tranquil Master bedroom w/ separate sitting area. Luxurious master bath w/ marble fls, whirlpool tub, single slab steam shower, walk in closet and new double vanity. First floor includes a guest bedroom with full bath and 2nd kitchen area for entertaining which can be converted back to a laundry room. Second floor offers 2 additional bedrms & 2 full baths. Finished basement.New stucco ext
$1,299,000 7 Lakewood Drive Bannockburn, IL 60015
This hidden treasure sits quietly on Lakewood Dr, in beautiful Bannockburn. One owner home boasts quality throughout and ample space. A brick paver driveway welcomes you to this elegant yet comfortable home. Bridal staircase . Living room with cathedral ceiling, opens up to the relaxing library. Formal Dining room with a bay window & coved ceiling. The Large family room , Sun room & Kitchen flow graciously for easy entertaining. Top of the line appliances. Luxurious master suite with a huge walk-in closet . Finished basement with a built-in bar, Recreation room & a full bathroom.Pool. Stone Patio. Secluded Private Setting .
$1,750,000 10 Broadleys Court Bannockburn, IL 60015
BEAUTIFUL 8300 SF CUSTOM-BUILT ESTATE!Classic Italian imported marble,columns,onyx & stained glass.Superior European workmanship & flawless beauty & style.Tuscany style Cherry wood windows,doors & cabinetry. Elegant entry gate, statuesque fountain & circular paver driveway lead up to spectacular Mediterranean front entry.Extraordinary open layouts, lavish two-story foyer,sweeping staircase & retractable crystal chandelier adorn this home along w/ a towering great room,picturesque living room & dining room.The awe-inspiring Master Suite is a must see!Large loft overlooks the vast 1st floor.Gourmet kitchen features huge eating area & oversize granite island & peninsula. Hand-picked fixtures,finishes,tiered tray ceilings,murals & heated garage floors.Remarkable walkout basement with heated floors and full kitchen,bedroom adds to comfortable living space!Grand stone terrace,built-in grill pavilion & beautiful landscape.Good eats, shops,Metra & highway access are seconds away.WELCOME HOME!
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The merge between Grab and Uber is seen as an opportunity for expansion for the Indonesia-based ride-hailing company Go-Jek.
Indonesian ride-hailing and online payment company Go-Jek is ready to expand to other countries in Southeast Asia as the company sees opportunities to step into the void left by Uber in the region. The move was announced by Go-Jek Chief Executive Nadiem Makarim. The company expansion plans are probably in line with the strategy of two of Alphabet Inc's Google and China's Tencent Holdings which are backing Go-Jek.
The company will enter four countries in Southeast Asia: the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam for a start and plan to invest up to US$500 million over the coming months to "grab" a part of the ride-hailing cake.
The move will start with ride-hailing services before expanding to other sectors, Go-Jek said in a statement. "People in Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines don't feel that they're getting enough (choice) when it comes to ride-hailing," CEO Nadiem Makarim in a statement as quoted by News agency Reuters.
In Indonesia, Go-jek not only provide ride-hailing services but also food, grocery or laundry delivery as well as cleaning services and bill payments. "We hope that, as we arrive in new markets, we will become rapidly everyone's go-to-life style app," added Go-Jek CEO. "In the meantime, we hope our presence will provide the welcome competition markets need to thrive."
Go-Jek said it was working with regulators and other stakeholders across the region to prepare for the new operations.
The expansion follows Go-Jek's latest round of fundraising, which brought investment from companies including Astra International, JD.COM, Tencent and Temasek.
The announcement is certainly welcomed by most countries in the region which felt worries by Grab's monopoly emergence following the merge with Uber technologies operation in Southeast Asia. Competition will then be back and should definitely do good for both locals and visitors.
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So is SyFy channel's Battle of Los Angeles and Battle LA the same movie or related? I wonder if Battle of Los Angeles is related to the marketing for Battle LA? Kind of like how Universal is making a miniseries for Wicked that is advertising for the movie version.
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This is the THIRD installment of our guest blogs from Julie Lincoln, co-founder of VegyVida! Hope you enjoyed the last two days–if you missed, make sure you check them out (tips on how to get kids to eat veggies and sugars and sweeteners in foods). I especially love this one because teaching kids to eat the colors of the RAINBOW is a fun way to engage them in healthy eating–especially when done early!
Contributed by Julie Lincoln, Co-Founder of VegyVida (https://www.vegyvida.com)
Red speaks to our hearts, while green speaks to our brains, but what of yellow, and even white? The colorful compounds of veggies deliver important health and nutritional benefits to different parts to growing bodies. A look into what veggie brilliance means to kids.
Here's a fun after-school activity: Give your kids six crayons and ask them to draw the picture of health. How many veggies do you think will be are there?
Chances are, more than six. From eggplants to tomatoes, veggies wear their nutritional value in their skins. Each naturally occurring hue – the bright reds, vibrant greens, deep purples and even creamy whites – represents specific nutrients that benefit different parts of growing bodies.
This is why pediatricians recommend we feed our kids a rainbow of foods – because these colors work best when combined. This kaleidoscope of benefits ranges from improved memory to strong bones, and even mood control.
Color curious? Let's see what's on the other side of the veggie rainbow.
Red: Winning Hearts
There is a reason red bell peppers are heart-shaped. These sweet veggies, as well as tomatoes and red cabbage, are chockablock with vitamins A and C, manganese and fiber, making them great for healthy hearts and bodies. Bonus nutrient: Tomatoes offer lycopene, a compound shown to fight cancer.
Orange: Scoring A+
Next time you serve your kid sweet potatoes, tell her it's all the better to see you with. Orange veggies, including carrots, butternut squash and pumpkin, carry more than their weight's worth of vitamin A, which is essential for good vision. Some of these veggies also pack potassium, which helps regulate blood pressure.
Yellow: Sunny Smiles
While yellow food dyes are linked to hyperactivity, natural yellow foods produce a warm glow. Healthy skin and stronger bones and teeth are among the rewards of eating yellow squash, bell peppers and corn. These cheerful veggies also are rich in antioxidants, including magnesium, to strengthen young hearts, vision, digestion and immune systems.
Green: Total Recall
When your kid sits down to homework, offer up some broccoli and peas. These and other green veggies, including spinach, Brussels sprouts and asparagus, are teeming with folic acid, which research shows improves memory. Some, including collard greens and lima beans, deliver iron, while leafy greens additionally bring vitamin C, potassium and magnesium.
Purple: Dark Matters
The darker the veggie, the more antioxidants it contains. Purple eggplants, cabbage, potatoes and carrots, which are rich in vitamin A, anthocyanin and flavonoids, help boost immunity, manage blood pressure, enhance brain power and strengthen little hearts. Look for new varieties of veggies in purple, including asparagus and corn.
White: Fairing Well
Bright colors are eye-catching, but we should not be blind to white. The humble cauliflower is an excellent source of protein, magnesium and vitamins C, K and B6. White cabbage, meanwhile, brings us vitamins A, B, C and K along with calcium, iron and fiber. Parsnips also contain vitamins C and K, folic acid and fiber, while onions and garlic improve immunity.
Vegetables create a nutritional rainbow that leads to wellness, which beats a pot of gold any day. The trick is keeping the colors natural – why mess with the picture of health?
Wanna get your hands on some VegyVida products? Look no further, here is the store locator: https://vegyvida.com/store-locator/
Try listening to this song, "Eat a Rainbow" Rap (YouTube) or "I'd Eat It Anyway" by the Imagination Movers (YouTube)–singing along during meals or other routines makes it fun!


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Pondering Top Fuel Helped Force Win No. 16
By John Sturbin | Senior Writer
There was a time this season when NHRA Funny Car icon John Force, determined to save his long-running sponsor relationship with Castrol, considered chucking his legacy to start over in Top Fuel.
That rumor was the genesis of the midseason, in-house crew chief swap that brought Jimmy Prock over to Force's team, sent crew chief Mike Neff to work on son-in-law Robert Hight's hot rod and ultimately resulted in Force's record 16th Funny Car world championship.
"We flip-flopped for only one reason – that I might have to go to Top Fuel," said Force, who clinched his first title since 2010 with a victory over daughter Courtney at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Oct. 27. "I thought that's maybe what Castrol was talking about. They talked about dropping a team. I thought, 'If I got to go (to Top Fuel), I have to go with Jimmy Prock. Jimmy Prock has run Top Fuel.' But when we got the new chassis with Jimmy Prock, that's when it started running. We believe the car was a big part of the change. Jimmy found it. It was like magic took place. We could do no wrong. And the confidence was unbelievable. The support from Hight, Mike Neff, the whole brain trust was in that fight to win the championship."
Force claimed his latest championship despite a pair of gut-wrenching distractions that occurred after he orchestrated the Prock-for-Neff swap prior to the three-race Western Swing in early July. Later that month, Ford Racing announced it would end its corporate sponsorship of the Funny Car teams fielded by John Force Racing, Tasca Racing and Tim Wilkerson at the end of the 2014 season to concentrate on NHRA's Sportsman classes. And in a second stunner delivered in late August, Castrol confirmed it also would be leaving JFR at the end of the 2014 season, terminating a near-30-year relationship.
While Force continues to tout both companies during any and all interviews, he reiterated his willingness
to become a Top Fuel rookie in order to keep Castrol in the JFR fold.
"I made a statement, Funny Car is what I do, it's who I am," said Force, driver of the Castrol GTX Ford Mustang. "There's nothing to prove for me in dragsters. I'm John Force, but I work for people. I'm an employee. Just like my employees work for me. If they tell me I have to go drive a dragster, if they told me I have to go drive a motorcycle, whatever it takes.
"Twice in my life I've had a fear of losing the love I have for NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing – how much I need the fans, how much I need to drive and wake up. I always joke that if I quit driving, I'd end up like Marlon Brando, weighing 300 pounds in six months. It's the only thing that when I put my pants on in the morning makes me diet. John Force, people don't believe it, but I'm a very nervous guy. That's why I talk all the time."
Force repeated that his possible move to Top Fuel was serious. "No choice. That's what I got Jimmy for," Force said during a recent teleconference. "He said, 'Are we really going?' I said, 'I have to be prepared to know this team well enough that we have to go into next year especially when I'm looking for sponsors, I've got to win. We might as well learn together to be a team.'
"I've known Jimmy since he sat on the tailgate when I used to race his dad (Tom). His dad would say, 'Can you watch my kid?' I love that guy. I watched him grow up. Anyway, that was the reason for Jimmy. He was the guy that ran the dragster and did well. There was nobody else. That's why I moved Robert with Mike. Auto Club deal was done (on 2009 world champion Hight's Mustang). They weren't going to do a dragster. That's a Funny Car deal."
Force's title-clinching run in Vegas has allowed him to concentrate on his sponsorship search during the 49th annual Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, Calif. Force started his bid for a record ninth victory in the season-finale Thursday by covering the 1,000-distance in 4.105-seconds at 304.12 mph, good for one bonus point and the No. 3 position after the first of four qualifying rounds.
Shawn Langdon (Top Fuel), Jack Beckman (Funny Car), Mike Edwards (Pro Stock) and Adam Arana (Pro Stock Motorcycle) were qualifying leaders in their categories at the sixth and final playoff race of the 2013 NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship.
"I'm trying to sell corporate America," said Force, previewing the event near NHRA's corporate headquarters in Glendora. "I've hired Just Marketing. I have my TV show back. Coming back next year with Octagon. I hired Rogers & Cowan, a publicist group. I needed to deliver and show that I could win. It was my wife (Laurie) that made the statement, 'You're upset over the loss of Ford and Castrol.' I want to make it clear, they have been great to me. I'm with them next year. But I've got to find new partners for 2015. I needed to have that championship as part of it. I got my mind right.
"Probably the worst that I've ever needed to win a round (vs. Courtney) to win a championship, I needed it in my whole career more than my first championship. This is the one that's going to keep John Force in business. We got the job done."
Force has four wins and four runnerup finishes this season, raising his incredible career total to 138 national event victories. Force won his first title in 1990 by 43 points over fellow-Californian Ed "The Ace" McCulloch, then the highlight of a career that began with his first start in 1978.
"A lot of kids weren't even born when I was winning championships," said Force, of Yorba Linda, Calif. "Nobody remembers when I was losing, when I was being spanked by "The Snake" (Don Prudhomme) and "Mongoose" (Tom McEwen) and Kenny Bernstein. The first 10, 12 years of my career, like Snake said, I was a joke, just somebody they called what I guess the term was 'fodder' – somebody they would put in the show so they could get beat.
"When I got to the winner's circle, it was like finding the fun. Castrol, Ford, Mac Tool, coming on-board with us with my daughter Brittany (Top Fuel rookie), if they hadn't come on-board, the girl wouldn't be racing. Can't do it without corporate America. I knew about losing nine final rounds. Couldn't win a race, let alone a championship.
"When I started winning, got enough black eyes on race day, I knew how to turn off that switch of pressure. I see a lot of drivers have it because they want that win. Every now and then, over the years, it would come back. I'd find myself sitting there in the car: 'You've got the team, you've got the car, you've got luck, all you need to do is not screw this up.' Find yourself, turn off that switch, the fear that makes your knees knock, you know what I mean, makes you sweat so bad you can't see through your visor. I learned to handle it."
Force also learned that a lifestyle change was in order following a grinding crash at Texas Motorplex in Ennis in September 2007 that left him with career-threatening foot and leg injuries. Force said his partying days are long gone, replaced by regular workouts in the gym and a diet featuring… soup!
"Can I tell you truthfully? I've had a lot of crossroads where I thought I was broke," Force said. "Sitting in Memphis, not knowing which way to go. My dad called me: 'Hey, NHRA has a rain-out, now the guys that are going to run the match race there in Houston, all those guys are going back. They need you.' It was a crossroads for money that got me to the next race.
"But twice in my career I really felt it was over. It terrified me. That's when I laid in that hospital in Texas, in Dallas. The doctors said, 'We're going to struggle to make you walk because you're a mess. You're broken on the left side, the right side, the upper right wrist. You're going to be lucky to walk good. It's going to take a lot of work. So, quit thinking about race cars and get your head into this.'
"I laid there sick for four or five weeks. Then I came back. I said, 'OK I'm back. They'll never take it away from me till I say it's over.' Ford and Castrol hit me for 60 percent of my budget. If I don't replace that, I can't race. My machine is too big, you know what I mean? That's why in bed in the morning, my wife said, 'You're so busy now chasing money, press conferences – just go win. Everybody loves a winner.'
"So what I'm saying is I knew I got to find a sponsor. Winning is the key. Everybody wants a winner. That's just the way life is. I saw that movie "Rush." I watched it three different times. There's things I learned in there about attitude and winning, different styles. Still trying to figure out who John Force is."
Force acknowledged his three Funny Car teams, and Brittany's Top Fuel effort, challenged his already manic attention span – a trend he changed heading into Round 3 of the Countdown at Gateway Motorsports Park in Madison, Ill., outside St. Louis in late September.
"The one thing I did wrong is my company has grown so big, I got too big for my britches," Force said. "And losing Ford and Castrol in 2015 – and we don't know, things could change; hell, maybe they'll stick around. But I know this, you can't focus on corporations that build buildings and restaurants, and you can't focus on the other stuff that I do in the chassis shop, in the motor program. I can't be involved in the entertainment company. I'm trying to micromanage everything.
"I'm sitting on the end of the bed telling my wife, 'If I don't get the money, my racing's done.' She said, 'Well, why don't you focus on winning? You don't get into the winning mode until you get to the racetrack.' That was the one mistake I did. I called in my company. I said, 'Nobody talks to me about business until this championship's over.' Like I said, we got it done."
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God I hate early morning flights. I don't know why I do it to myself really but for my up-coming trip to Paris it was essential as I was off to Paris for only 48 hours (1 night) and therefore me and my best friend needed to make the most of our time there. But once you realise it means getting up at stupid o'clock to get to the airport and being tired for the first day of your holiday, NO THANKS. Here are my tips on how to prepare for an early morning flight…
Be organised
Plan ahead, way ahead. And make sure you have checked-in, printed off the boarding passes, worked out what time you need to be in the departures terminal, how long it'll take you to get through security and what time the gate closes. Everything should be meticulously planned out so there is no room for error.
Stay in a hotel at the airport
This only became 'a thing' to me last year when a flight for a trip only left from Gatwick and me living in Midland meant there was no way I was getting up at 1am to drive three hours to Gatwick. I was offered a hotel room and wham I slept in till 6am. Last week I also flew from Luton, and I did the same again, this time staying at the Hilton Garden Inn Luton North. I arrived at 8pm with Katie, so we could chill out, grab dinner and settle for an early night.
My room was great; spacious with large comfortable twin beds, deluxe bathroom with shower, WiFi access, refrigerator, coffeemaker (needed at 5am!) and HDTV. In the hotel there is a gym, and a restaurant downstairs where you can grab dinner the night before your flight at a reasonable price, without having to venture out of the hotel. The food was great, locally-sourced and a drinks menu which you can't help yourself to. There is also breakfast in the morning, from early morning, as they know a lot of people will be up and gone by 7am.
The hotel is also located only ten minutes from Luton and offered outstanding service and design-conscious accommodation, ensuring you can be ready for your flight refreshed and calm. Guests can also make the most of the onsite parking and jump in a taxi to the airport for only a tenner. Overall, I had a great stay and it kicked off our trip to Paris perfectly!
Check your baggage
I was flying with Ryan Air (balls!) and we hadn't got luggage as we were only going Paris for one day. But it is still worth getting the luggage checked as Ryan Air can be stingy with weight and size, and they are dickheads when they want to be. Ryan Air allow you a 10kg limit on carry on which isn't a lot and easy to go over. Make sure you know what your limit is and have weighed your bag with an at-home suitcase weigher.
Pack a travel pillow
I hate mornings, that's just how it is and I will never find it easy getting up for an early morning flight. But one thing that keeps me sane is knowing the moment I am on that plane, I can sleep. However only with a travel pillow! It's a dream, I fall asleep just before take off and wake up when we land meaning I've caught up slightly on the sleep I have missed.
Pack the wellbeing kit
I am a big believer that fear of flying and travel is aided by carrying around your personal wellbeing kit. This for me is lavender oil, my Tisserand Travel Survival Kit, an eye mark, travel pillow and my book. It helps me relax the night before a flight and can also keep me calm when the dreaded anxiety hits the morning after. Don't worry, you are not alone, and everyone is as tired as you. Plus just think, in a few hours you'll be in a beautiful city, exploring, eating and drinking!
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The daily meetings and the order they bring to the house, send out a message. A message of doing, of support from others when I get stuck. A message of 'getting things done'.
We lead to Empowerment – Now this is a big issue and a very important one…
It's very important to use the board to create options to choose from, and discuss those options. There are many tasks on the board, and I can choose what to do. I am with my parents, and I discuss my choices with them. Standing in front of the board and telling your children what they are going to do next miss the whole point of Agile! You need to ask and guide your children. The task board is an excellent tool for this, as it focuses the conversation, and places all open issues in front of everybody, without singling out a specific family member or task as problematic.
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They always said, "Time moves faster and faster the older you become." I'm finding it ever true this year. Are you?
It hit me this week, as the fireworks crackled all around and especially when I launched a Q3 project (Q3, guys!) at my desk. 2018 is more than halfway complete. Just like that. Halfway gone. Presto. There were so many things I set out to accomplish in January, 2018. Work goals, personal goals, home improvement and running goals…
As time continues to fritter away, I'm curious about the viability of reaching
all some things I set out to do this year. I've taken some seriously surprising risks. I've celebrated some successes. I've failed in many ways, too. I've taken three steps forward and five steps backward. But, deep down, I think I believe it's still possible. One thing I know without a doubt? I'll keep trying to make progress. Join me?


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President Obama has signed the Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which amends Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act. The law will reverse a U.S. Supreme Court decision and make it easy to file unequal pay suits. It has the effect of requiring employers to store salary and wage records for an indefinite period of time. It applies to employers with 15 or more employees.
Additionally, by a 256-163 vote, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Paycheck Fairness Act. The bill would amend the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and impose the burden of justifying pay disparities between men and women within the same facility. The bill also lifts the caps on compensatory and punitive damages for which employers would be liable and protects employees who discuss their wages with co-workers and who file complaints.
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Need Non-Emergency Assistance? Dial 211
While everyone knows to call 911 in emergencies, most people know to call 411 for directory assistance, and some people know to call the state's 511 for travel information, the 211 number is new.
It's the information and referral resource phone number introduced by United Way in various parts of the country and now newly activated in Kitsap, Jefferson and Clallam counties. Callers can get help locating affordable housing, food banks, volunteer opportunities and health-care resources.
It was the existence of 211 in flooded areas of the South last year that relieved 911 lines of having to respond to non-emergency calls.
It played a critical role in coordinating the delivery of food, water, construction materials and medical supplies, according to officials.
When you call 211 during its operating hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays, you get a real person — not a recording — who can give information about community resources from the list that United Way has assembled and offers on its Web site.
The 211 line is easier to remember than the 800 number that so many people didn't even know about.
But during off hours, callers will be referred to the 800 number for leaving information-request messages.
And it's important to remember that in emergencies, 911 is the number to call.
The 211 line also is not a crisis line for mental health emergencies. That number in Kitsap is still (360) 479-3033.
On Monday at 1 p.m., elected officials, health and human services providers and political candidates will hold a celebration marking introduction of the 211 service at the Norm Dicks Government Center in downtown Bremerton.
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text: JCN&M Study Explores Food Safety Practices in SFSPs 2017-07-13The following is the fifth in a series of news stories examining each of the JCN&M papers in the Spring 2017 Issue. Thanks to the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), low-income children from all across the U.S. who depend upon national school lunch or breakfast programs throughout the school year, will be fed this June through September. In fact, the USDA estimates that it plans to serve more than 200 million free meals to children 18 years and under at approved SFSP sites this summer. As SFSPs continues to expand, food safety is essential to the success of the program and therefore, special consideration and attention should be paid by foodservice professionals to the potential food safety risks associated with operating SFSPs and the sometimes-unique scenarios in which they can function. For example: although some sites prepare and serve food in a single location, others require transportation to one or more satellite locations where food is held during service. Some of these sites do not have the convenience of a fully equipped kitchen and as such, there can be barriers to proper handwashing and holding hot or cold foods at correct temperatures. A more obvious factor: summer's higher ambient temperatures can pose challenges for food temperature control, especially as food is transported to satellite locations and/or served outdoors. An added consideration with the SFSP is the abbreviated nature of program. Only running during the summer months with definite start and end dates, it may be difficult for employees and volunteers to be trained and functioning at the expected level within such a limited time frame. Many SFSP sites rely on volunteer support to prepare, deliver and serve meals to children so therefore, these people may have limited knowledge and skill sets related to safe food handling and may not know proper guidelines for cooking temperatures, holding temperatures, Time and Temperature Control for Safety Food, and/or proper cleaning of hands and surfaces. In a new study in the Research in Action category of the latest issue of SNA's The Journal of Child Nutrition & Management, researchers Emily Vaterlaus Patten, PhD, RDN, CD; Michelle Alcorn, MS; Tracee Watkins; Kerri Cole and Paola Paez, PhD wanted to determine current food safety practices at SFSP sites, identify types of food served at the sites and associated temperatures and establish recommendations for food safety training within the SFSP. After surveying SFSP sites in seven states, Observed Food Safety Practices in the Summer Food Service Program revealed a need for overall improvement of food safety, particularly in personal hygiene, time/temperature control and cleaning and sanitizing practices. Most SFSPs are operated and administered by sponsors; state agency-approved locally, public or private non-profit organizations, whose function also includes ensuring food safety training is available and effective for employees and volunteers. Due to the difficulty with the short-term nature of the program and the transience of volunteers, the authors of the study recommend sponsors utilize all the resources available through the USDA and Institute of Child Nutrition to ease the burden of developing their own training tools. The study suggests, training priorities should include personal hygiene, and proper thermometer and sanitizer use. Further, the study stresses the importance to educate staff on the specifics of time/temperature control, especially clarifying monitoring and corrective action steps that staff need to take to prevent pathogen growth and/or foodborne illness. State agencies seeking to increase SFSP participation may consider developing food safety training materials that are suited for the various levels of involvement in the program. In summation, the study finds as participation in the SFSP continues to increase, ensuring the safety of food served is critical to protecting the health of the participating children. About The Journal of Child Nutrition & Management:The Journal of Child Nutrition & Management (JCN&M) is the exclusive source for research findings in this profession, and it features a variety of studies in the following four categories: Research in Action, Current Issues, Practical Solutions and FNS Research Corner. Published twice a year, this peer-reviewed research journal is available free of charge, online only. Read the current issue today.


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The Pantry & Parlour is the offspring of a love of eating and a love of, as geeky as we know it sounds, crafting. Hidden away for years, this Sunday afternoon secret finally came out loud and proud one Friday afternoon, and low, The Pantry & Parlour was born.
We, Nicola and Laura, decided we wanted to create a blog that would bring together everything that we love, from great recipes and restaurants to fantastic little design shops and ideas for crafting projects.
There's not much more satisfying than making something that wasn't there before, and we know that we're not the only ones that revel in people saying "what, you MADE that?"!
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Skin Foods
- Papaya in any form as it gives a healthy glow to the skin.
- Ginger, which helps drain away excess water from the body and reduces bloating and puffy eyes.
- Foods rich in Vitamin C, such as kiwi and lemon. Vitamin C is a great anti-oxidant and helps minimise damage caused by daily exposure to the environment.
- Fish rich in omega 3 acids, like salmon. You could take fish oil supplements too.
- Green tea to load up on anti-oxidants that negate the effects of pollution, heavy drinking and smoking.
Good Skin Mantras
- Use a sunscreen regularly. The most common cause for skin ageing is UV damage.
- Using a good sunscreen 365 days a year will slow down the natural ageing process.
Wear sunglasses.
- They will protect the sensitive areas around your eyes. They will also prevent the frown lines that appear from constant squinting in bright sunshine. Remember, frown lines only look good on Sean Connery.
- Know your skin type. Oily skin necessitates the use of oil-free skin products to avoid pimples.
- Dry skin calls for the use of skincare products with moisturising components.
- Hydration is also key in achieving well-moisturised skin, so it pays to drink lots of water. Coffee and soft drinks don't count.
- Cleansing. For those blessed with normal skin, a good skin-care regimen is still needed to maintain it in good condition. For those with a combination of oily and dry skin, diligence in cleansing is the key in achieving and maintaining good skin.
- Quit smoking. Nicotine reduces blood supply and causes general ageing of skin, discolouration of lips and fag lines around the mouth, all of which make the person look much older than his biological age.
- Ensure a healthy diet. At least five portions of fruits and vegetables a day with your plate offering a variety of colours-yellows, greens and reds.
Limit alcohol. Remember Captain Haddock's rum nose? Too much alcohol may make you look like a cartoon, restrict to two 30 ml pegs every day.
- Exercise. Regular exercise releases the body's natural endorphins which add a glow to the skin and improve skin health.
- Follow a cleansing routine. Take out 10 minutes each night to clean, tone and apply a night cream. This will show excellent results in the long term. This can be combined with anti-ageing creams after consulting a dermatologist.
Scrub. Use a walnut or apricot scrub about twice a week to take off the dead layer of the skin. By the second week, you will see fine lines smoothening, and spots reducing.
- Use aftershave. It heals the cuts faster, making your face smoother. And yes, it makes you smell yum.
- Get adequate sleep. Lack of sleep gives you dark circles and a puffy face. Indulge in abundant sleep-ideally six to eight hours.
- Get a sharp haircut. It can bring out the depth in your eyes, make you look more alert and smarter.
- Fix your lifestyle. You are what you eat, since your face is the barometer of your lifestyle. And if your wife looks a lot younger than you without being so, maybe stealing some tips from her wouldn't harm you. It's okay. You don't need to tell her.
Reproduced from Outlook Business's Wellness Column by Rachna Chhachhi
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We're all familiar with those awesome armored giants of the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods – Stegosaurus and Ankylosaurus – and their amazing, weaponized tails. But why aren't similar weaponized tails found in animals living today? In a study covering 300 … Continue reading
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divine feminine
Descent: Going down, Under, Darkness, Tomb, Shadow, Alchemy , Death, Transmutation
Many, many times in our Journey towards Sovereignty we encounter what is known as a "Dark Night" or "Descent into the Underworld". In the life of those that truly seek Freedom – this is a necessary Initiation into the Pure Love of the Primal Mother within.
Many myths portray this journey – particularly the myth of Innana – She who journeys into the Underworld at the behest of her sister Erishkegal – Innana passes through seven gates in the Underworld – and at each of the seven gates she has to hand over a piece of jewellery or clothes until she is stripped of her power. She is naked and vulnerable.
"Innana – Queen of Heaven and Earth"
A journey such as this is indeed an enormous crisis, a shattering of the old and a waiting for the new to arise as a rebirth into the world of form. With every crisis we have an opportunity for new life – we can either use this as a portal into a new way of being or we can choose to re imprint old outdated patterns. The choice is ours and requires the maturity of warrior to use this test and initiation as an opportunity for alchemy.
Marion Woodman in her book Dancing in the Flames writes: "Not until we recognize the Divine Immanence, the light of Goddess in matter, can we hope to establish a balance, a reconnection with our own deepest nature that can root us in a world of meaning and imagination. Perhaps we will have to face the darkness, walk out on the moor alone at nightfall, or dive to the bottom of the sea before the old ossified ego boundaries can be shattered to make room for the dance."
"Making room for the Dance"
As we let go of the ossified patterns in the mind, we become empty and still. No longer bound to our inherited and self imposed limitations, clinging and attachments, we are as vulnerable and naked as a new born babe. We face uncertainty and the unknown trusting that we will be held and led as indeed we are. The Divine Feminine waits for this precise opportunity to enter into the crack of our shattered egos. We are protected by Her Love and Her Grace as we are remade by Her fierce Fire in the Darkness of Her Womb.
No-thing is certain anymore. We wait on the razors edge…we wait for Grace. We come to a deep acceptance of life's polarities. We offer resistance no more. We realize there are no guarantees. No safe place where we can hide. We learn to live on the edge of Her Sword and lick honey from its razor edge.
"Licking Honey from the Razors Edge"
"What if you spent your whole life searching for love and all you found was emptiness
What if you spent all your days afraid of being abandoned and you ended up alone
You would have to make peace
You would have to walk barefoot to the ocean
and bow to all the Gods who have no names
and accept that all Great Mysteries swallow you whole
and Truth takes no prisoners
It just slices you open on Her Blade
But if you not afraid of
If you can accept that you were born naked and
not even the strongest bond of Love can protect you
from Death
Then you can begin to Love your precious Life
and Lick Honey from the Razor's edge"
The Teachings of the Scarlet Sutra is dedicated to the Red Goddess Lalita, Sophia, Mary Magdalene, The Yoginis and the Red Priestesses from all traditions throughout the Ages
Marion Woodman: "Dancing in the Flames" – Shambhala Boston -1997
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