text: News & Commentary, Screen, Video Games What Will Virtual Reality Do For the Performing Arts? By Matthew Sainsbury | October 10, 2016 | In a few days Sony will release its PlayStation VR virtual reality headset. PSVR is, in the eyes of many, the best chance for virtual reality to find its way into mainstream homes. Priced at $550, it's far less expensive than the other serious headsets, such as the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, which will set you back close to (or over) $1000. Those devices also require a powerful PC to run, which could cost thousands of dollars more for people who don't already have one. The PSVR simply requires a PlayStation 4. The promise of robust VR experiences in the home is exciting. From the time I've spent with the PSVR at events and exhibitions, it's the real deal. Immersing yourself into games opens the doors to all kinds of other experiences such as placing yourself in simulations of everything from the International Space Station to historical recreations of the battle of Waterloo. How might creative theatre companies work with VR to create an entirely new experience of Romeo and Juliet? It's all very exciting, and VR may well be the technology that does more for the arts than anything that has come before it. The performing arts, from music through to theatre will be able to offer audiences entirely different experiences as the technology becomes ingrained into mainstream consciousness. While I was in Japan last month I got a taste for what a creative theatre company could do with VR when I played Zero Latency VR created by a Melbourne start up. A small group of us put on the VR goggles and were each given a gun. We were then moved into a large, empty space and through the goggles we saw a vision of city streets overrun with zombies. Our goal was simple; survive the onslaught. We had free movement in this space, so we tried to co-ordinate ourselves to plot our tactics. This was difficult given my lack of Japanese skills and my allies limited English. Every bad movie SWAT Team strategy became something we tried, and I can only imagine how amusing our complete incompetence must have looked. Then the zombies broke through our defences, and the screaming started. It was quite intense; a far more extreme horror than what you'll experience playing a game on a flat screen. I found it thrilling, and was laughing as I was inevitably swamped by zombies (I might have a problem), but the the game did have to stop it a couple of times because others needed a break to calm their nerves. Yes, this was a nonsense bit of entertainment; a sideshow and diversion. I'm not claiming that Zero Latency VR has in itself created a masterpiece here, but then you could say the same about Georges Méliès' films. As with Méliès' work, what Zero Latency VR was able to show was that VR has all the ingredients to give us an entirely new kind of performance art. Could we inspire our next generation of ballet dancers by giving them simulations where they get to be part of a performance of Swan Lake? There was a defined space the game took place in, and we were the actors. The game's engine was able to facilitate a storytelling world, but it was up to us to actually create the story, and we did that by play acting roles, and interacting with one another. How might creative theatre companies work with VR to create an entirely new experience of Romeo and Juliet? Could we be looking at gamifying the experience of going to a symphony by inverting the role of the audience; tasking them to play virtual instruments like a rhythm game for the approval of a computer-generated audience? Could we inspire our next generation of ballet dancers by giving them simulations where they get to be part of a performance of Swan Lake? At the moment, the interest in virtual reality is driven by gaming. That's where all the money backing its development has come from. But gaming was already on a path that was bringing it into ever-greater similarities with other artistic mediums, and virtual reality will accelerate that trend. Depending on who you speak to, virtual reality might just be a step on the way to proper augmented reality, but even if that's the case, the excitement behind it now is palpable. Bring it on. *Matt Sainsbury is a digital art critic and author. He has published the book, Game Art (No Starch Press), and writes about Asian entertainment at DigitallyDownloaded.net [box]Main image: Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 film version of Romeo and Juliet.[/box] Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Email About the Author: Matthew Sainsbury


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2017 Taliesin West; Photo by Andrew Pielage © Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
Taliesin West, 2017. Photo by Andrew Pielage
Taliesin West Drafting Studio at night, 2015. Photo by Andrew Pielage © Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation announced that it is the recipient of several grants to fund vital technology updates and digital access opportunities for the community. The grants will allow Taliesin West to continue its evolution from a traditional house museum to an engaging site infused with interactive, technology-enhanced experiences.
"We're very excited that our new approach to sharing Wright's legacy of beauty and sustainability is winning the support of our community," said Stuart Graff, president and CEO of the Foundation. "Ongoing investment from foundations, corporate supporters and most critically our individual donors and members, will allow us to take this work to more schools and to offer more programs, to our visitors."
In its first grant to the Foundation, Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust awarded $307,100 to improve the Foundation's core information technology operations. This work will make Taliesin West more accessible and address the significant challenges posed by running a large, internationally known nonprofit on a historic property. The funds will provide for the installation of a full mile of fiber-optic cable to the Taliesin West campus, ensuring reliable internet connectivity that gives the Foundation the ability to create web-based programming on- and off-campus.
"We look forward to being able to broadcast interactive STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) education programs to distant schools, as well as live and virtual tours for people with mobility challenges," said DeDee Ludwig-Palit, director of education for the Foundation.
The grant will also fund new systems for volunteer engagement, allowing the Foundation to expand its work. Together, the improvements will allow the Foundation to serve thousands of additional users each year through expanded internet-reliant programming.
American Express donated $40,000 to fund two projects at Taliesin West, including informative new kiosks for the visitor entry court to enhance the guest experience. The kiosks will provide digital access to Wright's archived drawings, manuscripts, talks, art, artifacts and areas of the property not currently accessible to the public. These funds will also support enhanced security at Taliesin West through relocation and restoration of the vehicle entry gates created by Wright's apprentices.
In 2017, the Foundation was also the recipient of grants from The National Trust for Historic Preservation, The National Endowment for the Humanities, The Society of Architectural Historians, ON Semiconductor, Southwestern Foundation for Education and Historical Preservation, Scottsdale Arts, and the Rio Salado Architectural Foundation.
"Many of these grants come from new supporters who have not previously funded our work. It's a great vote of confidence, and we hope that their support will encourage others to get behind our work," said Graff.
The Foundation maintains two large National Historic Landmarks, Taliesin in Wisconsin and Taliesin West in Arizona, as well as the community outreach programs and preservation needs of both properties. Grants fund 20 percent of the Foundation's annual budget.
Taliesin West is located at 12621 North Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard in Scottsdale. Learn more at franklloydwright.org and franklloydwright.org/taliesin-west.

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Silk Street (Chinese: 秀水街; pinyin: Xiùshuǐ Jiē, Xiushui Street, literally meaning "beautiful water Street"), aka Silk Market or Silk Street Market, is a shopping center in Chaoyang District, Beijing, that accommodates over 1,700 retail vendors, notorious among international tourists for their wide selection of counterfeit designer brand apparel. The Silk Street attracts approximately 20,000 visitors daily (from 9am to 9pm) on weekdays and between 50,000 and 60,000 on weekends as of 2006. This 35,000-square-meter complex houses 1,700 retail vendors and over 3,000 salespeople spread over seven floors with three levels of basements. Many of the stalls have, over the years, gained local and international reputation for selling counterfeit luxury designer brands at relatively low prices. Some have carried on this trademark despite growing pressures from the management, the Chinese government and famous brand-name companies. Opened on March 19, 2005, and replacing the old alley-based Xiushui Market, the current Silk Street establishment has diversified their business scope. In addition to selling fashion apparels and accessories such as hats, handbags, shoes, belts, sportswear and silk fabrics like their predecessor, the new Silk Street has introduced traditional Chinese handicrafts, antiques, calligraphy, carpets, table cloths, bed coverings, paintings, hand-knit dresses, toys, electronic gadgets, trinkets, and fine jewelry. Reputable establishments such as the Tongrentang Pharmacy, Quanjude Peking Roast Duck restaurant, and multi-national coffee and restaurant chains such as Lavazza, SPR Coffee, Caffe L'affare, Subway and TCBY have also joined Silk Street's bid to become the "ultimate one-stop tourist destination" in Beijing. Invested and constructed by Beijing Xinyashenhong Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. and managed by Beijing Silk Street Garment Market Co., Ltd. The Silk Street is located at Yonganli, just west of the China World Trade Centre and is accessible by subway (line 1) and bus.DbPedia
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Silk Street A memorial to the silk industry in Eccles in the 19th century
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My name is Jamie Taylor and I am the Owner and Principal Broker of Bluebird Realty here in Central Arkansas, serving all communities from Conway to Hot Springs! I started in the real estate field right out of high school and at 18 years old I was able to dive in to real estate appraisal, which is where I spent the next several years! I did not obtain a real estate license until 2013, nearly 10-years after beginning my appraisal career and only really to help family make a few moves across state. As a southern California native, after moving and working in Las Vegas, Nevada through one of the most torrential economic times the US has ever seen with respect to the housing market, I moved to Arkansas to be closer to my relocated family and fell in love with the Natural State. In 2017, I began to work hard at trying my hand being a Realtor - testing my sales ability in the first 6-months of my career and proving that relationships are what matter in real estate. No amount of purchased leads can make a truly successful agent, with my business being built 100% on the focus, drive, attention and care I spent on my clients and building relationships with them. After a very successful first year and a half, I decided alongside my husband and our team, that I wanted to own and operate a brokerage of my own where I could teach others not just my advanced skill set, but how to have and maintain a positive mindset, how to brand themselves and market their business and how to take clients through the process of buying, selling and investing with confidence, excitement and joy! Real estate is something that doesn't just provide you shelter at home, but can create wealth and provide security. No matter what your goals in real estate entail, I can help you reach them - let me take you under my wing!


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The 2012 NHL Draft will feature many excellent defensemen, a number of whom are projected to be taken in the first round. And while University of Wisconsin freshman Jake McCabe may not be among those expected to be chosen in the opening round, he is a player that is definitely worth keeping an eye on at the Draft.
McCabe came to Wisconsin after two years with the U.S. National Team Development Program (USNTDP). Last season, McCabe posted 16 points (four goals, 12 assists) in 46 games.
The Eau Claire, WI native comes from a hockey family. His father, David played his collegiate hockey at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks. His older brother, Andrew currently plays at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
In addition to Wisconsin, McCabe was also recruited by a number of other schools as well, including the University of Notre Dame, the University of Minnesota, and the University of North Dakota. But after taking his visit to the Madison campus, McCabe felt that Wisconsin was where he wanted to be.
"When I took my visit to Wisconsin, they were pretty much my number one choice the whole time. After visiting and talking to other schools, I realized that Wisconsin was where I wanted to play. I haven't regretted being here not one bit. Being here at Wisconsin has been awesome and it's the best place to play college hockey."
At the University of Wisconsin
To date, McCabe has played in 17 games for the Badgers, posting six points (three goals, three assists). He notched his first collegiate career point (an assist) versus Minnesota-Duluth on December 9th. His first goal, which came on January 6th versus RIT, proved to be the game-winner on the power play. His two game-winning goals are currently tied for most on the team.
In late October, McCabe suffered a severed tendon his left hand and missed the next ten games. He returned to the Wisconsin lineup on December 9th. As McCabe explains, missing much of the first half of his rookie season was frustrating, but he persevered.
"It was frustrating at first. I was just kind of coming into the college game, getting used to pace and then that fluke hand injury happened five games in. I went through the whole process, like the mental part, and just kind of had to stick with it and rehab as much as possible. I've tried to stay in the best shape as possible too. My hand is 100 percent fine now and I think I'm beginning to get the whole college game figured out. Once I came back, I was ready to go. I've been progressing with each game, and with each game my confidence has been growing. My minutes have gone up lately, and my legs and body feel great."
Since his return to the Badgers lineup, McCabe has been paired with junior team captain John Ramage (CGY) in even strength situations and top-scoring junior defenseman Justin Schultz (ANA) on the power play. Ramage and Schultz serve as great mentors and role models for the young rearguard.
"With Rammer, he's knows how to be a good defensive defenseman," said McCabe. "He's very reliable in the defensive end. He's a great leader and you could just see how a shutdown-type of defenseman he is. He goes into the corners and puts his big body in there when he battles. I think Schultzy is the best defenseman in college hockey. I don't think he gets enough credit defensively. Every time he shoots, it always seems to find a way to go in. His poise and control with the puck is second to none. Being able to play with guys like Rammer and Schultzy is just unbelievable and I've learned a lot by playing with them."
"I think it helps Jake being with older guys," added Wisconsin head coach Mike Eaves. "John has played in a couple of World Junior Championships and he's our captain, so he can relate those things to Jake. I think it's been a pretty good match. Jake has also been on the power play with Justin on the left side and I think they enjoy that time together because they can work together, and both of them have the skills that can make them feed off of each other."
One of the things that drew McCabe to Wisconsin was head coach Mike Eaves. And as McCabe notes, his passion for the game and the school makes playing for him an enjoyable experience.
"Coach Eaves is an outstanding coach. He's got such passion for the game. He's telling me things like I need to keep my feet moving and just has this serious look on his face. You can just see the passion he has by how hard he works to help us be successful. He's had so many successful players, especially those that made into the NHL. It's pretty impressive. He's also teaching me how to balance school, hockey and social life. He's taught me that hockey is not going to be there for me forever, so I have to be able to prepare for life after hockey. He really preaches that and makes you understand how important education is. So, it's really special being coached by a guy like that and I couldn't ask for a better coach."
For Eaves, the experience of coaching McCabe has been equally enjoyable.
"It's fun coaching Jake because he's a freshman who is all here. I will say that I think he's got some natural leadership abilities. Jake is a no-nonsense kind of guy, almost an old soul for a freshman. For a guy that's 18 years old, Jake comes in understanding that this is the way it is, and let's get things done now. And for an 18 year old to kind of think like that, I think speaks to his upbringing with the way his parents raised him.
The hand injury was unfortunate because it took him out of the flow of the season. He was just starting to get his feet wet in terms of getting some college games under his belt, trying to figure out what the pace was and all those kinds of things. So it took him a little while to get going. I think he's really starting to play like the way we hope he would and I think he's catching up to the point where we're seeing things that we thought we would see."
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McCabe converted to defense from forward during his Bantam days and projects to be a terrific two-way defenseman. He possesses a nice combination of size (6'1, 200 pounds), grit and puck-moving ability. Despite missing a good portion of the first half of the season, McCabe has adjusted well to the college and plays a solid game at both ends of the ice. He is remarkably strong for a freshman and uses his strength, size and reach quite advantageously, particularly in protecting the puck and in his own end. And as his development progresses, those qualities will become more pronounced.
One of McCabe's best attributes is his puck skills. He is part of Wisconsin's top blue line unit on the power play and could potentially quarterback the Badgers power play in the future. McCabe demonstrates tremendous poise with the puck, has a hard shot and can get pucks to the net. He has really nice hands and his passing skills are excellent, however he'll need to improve moving the puck more quickly, which should come with experience. His outlet passes are also very good.
Another notable characteristic of McCabe's is his skating. He has good agility and moves well both north-south and laterally. He is also very good in transition too. McCabe has decent foot speed, but admits that it is an area that he feels needs continued improvement.
"I think one of my weaknesses is my skating. I try to work on my skating every day. I work on things like getting my knees bent so that I can be a more efficient skater. I wouldn't say that I'm necessarily a slow skater, but I just need to be able to skate through and just trying to find that next gear. If I do that, I'll be that much quicker and I'll be able to decide what to do with the puck that much quicker."
What makes McCabe so effective in defensive situations are his stick work and grit. His stick skills allow him to effectively take away time and space. He thrives in the physical aspects of the game and plays with a good deal of intensity.
"Jake likes the physical play," said Eaves. "I think its something that comes to him naturally. He likes sticking his head and body in there to compete for loose pucks. Jake's a pretty thick body for being a freshman as far as being a big man. And because of his size and his physicality, Jake enjoys battling in the corners and battling out front. I think he enjoys that part of the game. When it comes down to a one-on-one situation, it's been made very clear here that Jake has the heart of wrestler. He likes that one-on-one combativeness and because of that, I think that will serve him well. It's something that I don't think gets noticed as much as people might think."
For such a young player, McCabe thinks the game remarkably well. He possesses excellent vision and anticipates/follows play quite well. While his decision-making does need to improve, it should come with development and maturity.
"I think in the growth area right now it's in his ability to understand the urgency that the game needs to be played at as a defenseman," Eaves says of McCabe. "Sometimes when he has a little time, Jake doesn't understand that that time is a precious commodity, and that he gets got to get back harder for his defensive partner and harder for his goaltender to be an outlet for them. He just kind of takes his time going back. But Jake is starting to get that factor. He's working on those things and he's seems to have a good hockey IQ in that he understands the concept of that and is getting better in those areas."
So how does McCabe describe himself as a player?
"I would say that I'm a two-way defenseman. I take care of my own end first. I try to set up plays as soon as possible, and make those first passes to my forwards. I like to get up into the play and be able to create offense and have the option of a line rush. I try to get into the holes and take my shots when it's there. I just want to play well at both ends of the ice. But first thing's first, which is taking care of my defense and then step up offensively."
"I think one of my strengths is my size. I'm 6'1, 200 pounds, with a solid frame. I've also improved my ability to play on the power play, especially playing with Justin Schultz. I think my poise with the puck has really improved too. I have more confidence and am not scared about making plays myself rather than giving it up to one of my teammates. I think I have a good hockey IQ, I can see the ice pretty well, and can jump up and make plays when the time is right. I can contribute offensively as well defensively."
McCabe lists Nashville Predators defenseman and former Badger Ryan Suter as his favorite NHL player and the one he tries to pattern his style of play after.
"Suter's a classic two-way defenseman and he's a Wisconsin boy as well. He's playing almost 30 minutes a night with the Nashville Predators. He's just so steady defensively because he can shut down players. He continually is in the plus-category almost every night. He's contributing offensively on the power play too. He's just a really, really solid two-way defender. I just try and pick up things watching him. He's pretty impressive. I think Suter does a great job of being a shutdown-type of player, taking away time and space and just transitioning offensively, so that's what I'm trying to keep developing. I just want to be a steady two-way guy that can shutdown defensively and contribute offensively, and I think Suter does a great job of that."
In addition to Ryan Suter, Wisconsin has seen numerous former players go on to play in the NHL in recent years, including Ryan McDonagh and Derek Stepan with the New York Rangers, Jamie McBain with the Carolina Hurricanes, and Blake Geoffrion with the Nashville Predators. Junior Justin Schultz will likely become the next Badger to play in the NHL. And Wisconsin hopes that one day McCabe will be able to follow those players.
"I think time will tell if Jake can (reach the NHL), I sure hope so," intoned Eaves. "Jake has the things that you can't teach. I think he'll be a well-rounded defenseman. You want guys that can jump up in the play, be very efficient without the puck and compete. So I think Jake will fit that mold pretty well. The (Wisconsin) guys that have gone on to the NHL are there because they have natural abilities and work very hard. The coaches that we have had here have been able to help them learn about the game and help them continue their growth. We hope that Jake will fall into that category because he's definitely got things that you're not going to teach him. We hope that we can expand Jake's vision of the game and help with his training and strength to be successful at that (NHL) level."
Jake McCabe is the highest-ranked current collegiate defenseman in this year's Draft. He is ranked 47th on Central Scouting's mid-term rankings. McCabe is projected to go late in the second round or early in the third round.


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Most diamonds contain some amount of nitrogen that affects their color. These small variations in color influence the rarity and the value of the diamond. Color grades range from "D" being colorless to "Z" being quite yellow. Diamonds graded D, E, or F command the highest prices. Colorless: D, E, or F Near Colorless: G, H, I, or J Very Slight Yellow Color: K, L, or M Slight Yellow Color: N, O, P, Q, or R Quite Yellow Color: S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, or Z GIA's diamond color-grading scale is the industry's most widely accepted grading system....
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Dan (ダン Dan) is one of the eligible bachelors in Harvest Moon: Magical Melody. He is an exclusive character to Magical Melody.
He is a happy-go-lucky drifter who likes drinking, gambling, and flirting. Gambling is what lands him in the village, after he loses all his money from betting on a horse race against Ronald.
After his gambling loss, Dan will be stuck in the village with no real place to stay. Planting any kind of fruit bearing tree will later trigger a scene with Ronald, which will lead to to the opening on the Paradise Orchard where Dan will work.
If the player gets to know him, he reveals that he has a burning desire to better himself as a person, and shows strong determination in doing so.
- Inside the Paradise Orchard shop
- At the Village Square
- Near the path that leads out of the village (near Hearty♥Lyla)
- At the beach
- Near the Blue Sky Ranch
Moving Out
After Dan starts to work at the Orchid with Ronald, he may move back out of the village for a temporary amount of time. If Ronald moves out, Dan will move out shortly afterwards and the Orchid will be closed.
In order for Dan to return, the player will need to ship fruit. Plant fruit trees around town and forage wild fruit that appears in Summer and Fall.
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2-Heart Gift
Dan will come to your front door as you leave in the morning (regardless of which gender you're playing as) when he reaches two hearts.
He will give you some Apple Soda, and you will also get note the "Master Pickup Artist" note.
5-Heart Gift
Dan's second gift will come at 5 hearts, if you are playing as a female character.
Dan will knock on your door in the morning and present you with a glass of Apple Soda.
After meeting all the of the marriage requirements and receiving your Blue Feather, the player will be able to propose.
Whichever character you're proposing to must have a minimum of 8 hearts. If they accept your Blue Feather, the wedding will take place the following day (unless the following day is a festival). The wedding will take up one full day.
In Harvest Moon: Magical Melody, each bachelor and bachelorette can be paired off to what is considered as the main character's rival.
Each rival couple has one heart event between them, but they will never marry. You must have 4 hearts with your rival (the person of the same gender), and the marriage candidate must have less than 4 hearts.
Your rival for Dan's affection is Eve. Their event takes place at Paradise Orchard, and Meryl must be a villager. Befriend Ronald up to three hearts for Meryl to move in.
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Dan provides you with the 95th musical note, "Master Pick-Up Artist", when he brings you a gift for building his friendship level up to 2 hearts.
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"He has a love of gambling and girls, but when the time comes, can he quit? A hot-blooded guy from the sea."


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On Friday night that lovely One Direction lot took to the stage at Wembley stadium as part of their epic Where We Are Tour.
And according to fans and the boys themselves, it was pretty much the best thing to ever happen to the iconic venue.
Following the sold-out show Liam hit Twitter to gush about just how great it was.
He tweeted: "What a night best day of my life everrrr!!!!"
Harry also took to the social media site to say: "Wembley. Wow. Thank you for a night impossible to ever forget."
While one fan wrote: "Just got out of Wembley, literally the best night of my life @onedirection were incredible."
Another added: "I am so proud of One Direction right now, who knew that they would be playing 3sold out nights at Wembley Stadium @onedirection so proud."
But if you weren't lucky enough to make it along, why not have a flick through this lovely gallery of pictures from the night? Or relive all the action from our live blog right here ?
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Playing solo jazz guitar ain't easy. Unlike piano, on which an unaccompanied musician can do bass lines and/or chords with the left hand and melodies with the right, solo guitar affords few such possibilities, unless the picker uses the tapping technique associated with Mimi Fox's friend Stanley Jordan. On her third solo album out of nine releases, Fox employs the traditional method of fretting with her left and picking with her right as she moves effortlessly between bass, melody, and chord passages in surprising new ways that expand the definition of the term "standards."
There are, of course, standards from the so-called Great American Songbook such as "I Can't Get Started," "Have You Met Miss Jones," and "Cry Me a River," jazz compositions by Chick Corea and Wes Montgomery, The Beatles' "She's Leaving Home," and the Michael Jackson hit "She's Out of My Life." But Woody Guthrie's "This Land Is Your Land" and Bob Dylan's "Blowin' in the Wind" would seem less likely candidates for jazz treatments. The Vallejo guitarist works all eleven tunes quite brilliantly into a thoughtfully planned program of awe-inspiring dexterity that contrasts soft and loud, treble and bass, lush and harsh, clipped notes and sustains, and open space and fleet-fingered flights. She commands the listener's rapt attention throughout with her stunningly inventive and swinging improvisations on these standards. (Origin)


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Kristen is the Executive Director at Oaks Family Care Center. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Sociology with a minor in Psychology from Baldwin-Wallace College. She has worked and volunteered with various government and non-profit agencies, such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, Medina County Juvenile Court, The Centers, and Providence House. Kristen has experience working with families and individuals in crisis and is interested in the difficult issues that are facing our society today.
Kristen's passion is helping those in need as well as the community. She feels the greatest gift you can give someone is your time. You never know what someone else has lived through and sometimes a brief conversation can leave a lasting impact on that person as well as yourself. As Proverbs 3:27 reads, "Do not pass by a man in need, for you may be the hand of God to him."
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Firebird Tickets
If you like to enjoy ballet then make sure you are attending The Firebird music show. This ballet was developed by American Ballet Theatre and it is one of the highly sought after shows by ballet lovers. Created in 1910 this ballet has been entertaining people for many years now. Since the time of its creation it has been performed by various groups. Composed by Igor Stravinsky along with the choreographer Michel Fokine, The Firebird is a highly popular ballet based on Russian folk tales. The Firebird is actually the name of a glowing magical bird that is seen as a blessing as well as curse to its captor. The Firebird is famous for being the breakthrough piece of Stravinsky. After this production, Stravinsky produced other shows like The Rite of Spring and Petrushka in collaboration with Diaghilev.
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The show premiered on June 25, 1910 in Paris. The original ballet company to perform this ballet was Ballets Russes. Set in Russia this ballet was created for Tamara Karsavina. Covering the genre of Neoromantic ballet it is a classical ballet. Latest production of The Firebird is done by Alexei Ratmansky who is the ABT Artist in Residence. The show is composed by Benjamin Britten and Igor Stravinsky. Its Choreography is done by artists like Christopher Wheeldon, George Balanchine and Alexei Ratmansky. Other people of production team include, Simon Pastukh for Set Design, Bob Crowley and Galina Solovyeva for Costume Design. The lighting design of this show is done by Brad Fields and Ronald Bates.
This all new production of The Firebird is going to entertain people in a completely new way with the same interesting story. In the ballet, the magical creature Firebird helps 2 lovers in overcoming evil sorcerer. With appealing score of Igor Stravinsky the show is certainly going to give you a great time. If you want to get lost in the poignant trance of this ballet then you should see the schedule of American Ballet Theatre. Since 1940, ABT is giving numerous hit performances throughout the world and they are now bringing you the magic of The Firebird. Overcoming all sorts of cultural barriers, American Ballet Theatre communicates thorough music and emotions. It doesn't matter from which age group you belong because The Firebird has the capability to entertain all sorts of people. Along with their special programs like Pre-Performance Workshops and ABT Kids, ABT sparkles the passion for live ballet performances among people.
One of the most celebrated, cherished and oldest dance companies, American Ballet Theatre has got a very long and loyal fan following. For everybody who loves music and dance, missing out on their shows is simply impossible. This is your chance to enjoy an exquisite ballet live on stage. Previously ABT was named as Mordkin Ballet and Ballet Theatre but later on its name as revised. Since 1937, it has been entertaining ballet lovers lavishly. The principal venue of ABT is Metropolitan Opera House. With talented Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie, ABT has also got an associated School named as, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School. Some of its famous productions apart from The Firebird include shows like, Facsimile, Fall River Legend, Fair at Sorochinsk, Fancy Free as well as Fandango and Fantaisie Serieuse.
To enjoy The Firebird music you have to make sure that you are watching the next performances of American Ballet Theatre. This classical company of ballet that is based in NYC, gives you an eight week season annually at the most sought after opera venue Metropolitan Opera House Lincoln Center. The Firebird is one of the most exciting shows produced by ABT, so get your Firebird tickets and enjoy it live!
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Currently the average price for Firebird tickets is $222. The date and location for this event is 19-Aug-20 at Mead Theatre At Schuster Performing Arts Center, Dayton. The minimum get-in price for Firebird tickets is $177.
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No Porn. That is what the state's highest justices said Monday to inmate Shannon R. Brittain, a convicted sex offender, who sought to overturn the state prison system's pornography ban in prison.
The court sided unanimously with the Department of Corrections, which argued for the smut ban. They reversed a lower court ruling that had allowed Brittain's case to continue.
"Brittain's submission of self-serving non-expert averments of fellow prisoners, which merely assert that they do not believe their rehabilitation and treatment are hindered by viewing pornography, were insufficient," wrote Justice Max Baer.
Baer said it is conceivable that some other inmate might be able to make a compelling argument against the prohibition on obscene materials, but "the burden of doing so is high" and Brittain did not meet it.
The Pa. Corrections Department in November 2005 announced a ban on "materials in which the purpose is sexual arousal" as well as images of human nudity. The policy was later amended to allow a case-by-case review of items that may have literary or educational value.
The Corrections Department has offered statistical evidence that assaults and sexual misconduct cases declined after the porn ban was imposed, Justice Baer said.
Brittain, convicted of rape in Luzerne County, filed a lawsuit in Commonwealth Court two years ago in which he argued his constitutional rights had been violated. To back up his claim, he offered the statements of six other inmates that nudity did not affect their rehabilitation or treatment, cause them to sexually harass anyone or create a hostile environment for prison workers.
Commonwealth Court declined the prison system's attempt to throw out the lawsuit, but the state appealed and won the reversal issued by the high court on Monday. Brittain, who is serving as his own lawyer in the case, is currently in the Mahanoy State Prison and could not immediately be reached for comment.
State prison system spokeswoman Sue McNaughton hailed the high court's ruling for aiding "corrections professionals' ability to set and to change policies that affect the prison system."


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"An Overview" – Wharton State Forest
About this blog: I thought it is time for an overview of how vast the destruction problem is within the confines of just Wharton State Forest. Recently I found some other spots in Greenwood Wildlife Management Area that were so disturbing I cut my day short and went home. That experience told me it is time to show the magnitude of this problem focusing on Wharton State Forest alone. What you are seeing here can be multiplied by 10x and would probably not truly represent the problems state wide.
There are two Google Earth views here, the first a rather tight view of Wharton S.F. and the second a more zoomed out shot showing it's place in a broader state perspective .
The red areas are areas that I personally have visited to see the abuse the off-road vehicles have done. Some of them have be reported here, but most of them are smaller areas that I have not been able to get to, and probably will not, because there are so many areas report. The smaller areas when added up become a lot of area! If you are interested in trying to identifying areas of abuse for yourself go to Google Earth and zoom into an area you know. Look for the sandy areas and vernal pools (green areas with no trees for the most part). Zoom in even further and you will actually see tire tracks that have been left by the off-roaders!
Soon to come with be a report on the infamous "1/4 Mile" the number one spot that has been destroyed by the off-road vehicle crowd. Although, one of the areas I just visited could replace its status because, at the very least, it is the future "1/4 Mile".
I beg you to leave comments on either the home page or any of the blog pages that describe the destruction. We need to attack this head on and the we need more people willing to stand up to the challenge of this destruction. In other words, show how upset you have become over this problem.


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Renault-Nissan Unveils Modular System for Product Development
Posted: June 21, 2013 at 1:33 am
The Renault SA-Nissan Motor Co. alliance says it will be able to reduce new-product development costs 30%-40% with its new "common module family" (CMF) strategy.
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Renault-Nissan's new product development scheme divides a vehicle into five zones.
CMF extends the concept of common platforms by dividing portions of the vehicle—engine bay, cockpit, front and rear underbodies and electrical architecture—into modules that can be used with multiple platforms.
The alliance says it will deploy CMF across vehicles and production facilities on five continents by 2020. The program, which will initially cover 11 Renault and three Nissan compact and large car models, will begin this autumn with replacements for Nissan's Rogue and Qashqai small crossovers and X-Trail SUV.
CMF will spread to Renault's next-generation Espace minivan, Scenic compact crossover and Laguna midsize car in 2014.
The first phase will cover models representing annual output of 1.6 million vehicles. The alliance predicts the jump in standardization made possible by the new system will eventually reduce its component purchase costs by 20%-30%


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What are the steps to genetically modify in the Atlantic Salmon?
What are the steps in Genetic Modified Atlantic Salmon ?
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I recently answered a similar question about the history of transgenic salmon here. In addition, Dr. Anastasia Bodnar, co-executive director for the Biofortified Blog, wrote about the "science behind the salmon" and the steps taken to develop the AAS on the Biofortified website in 2010.
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This sturdy and beautiful canvas train case and matching makeup bag make the perfect travel set. You'll love the durable canvas fabric and inside pockets on the train case, making it perfect for toiletries or larger makeup collections. The oversized zippered makeup bag is great for cosmetics, nail polish, or anything you need to keep together.
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Corporate entry Tioxide Australia Pty Ltd ( - 1996)
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Tioxide Australia Pty Ltd was a pigment, clays and titanium dioxide manufacturer. The company was founded as Australian Titan Products in 1937. Ten years later they built a production and processing plant (Tioxide Australia) in Burnie. Tioxide Australia Pty Ltd are now registered as Echo Projects Pty Ltd.
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Bed SOS is home to the latest range of beds at competitive prices. All our beds are in stock so we offer free next working day delivery to Winchester and surrounding areas. Winchester is a historic cathedral city and former capital city of England. Bed SOS is dedicated to supplying the best quality beds to Winchester. With a wide selection of single beds, small double beds, double beds, king size beds, super king size beds, metal beds, leather beds, fabric beds, storage beds, bunk beds and children's beds, as well as sprung mattresses, memory foam mattresses and a selection of bedroom furniture Bed SOS is bound to have the bed of your dreams in stock. All our beds are manufactured to the highest quality and comply with UK Safety Regulations and come with a manufacturer's warranty for peace of mind.
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Lil Jon reacts to this year's Coachella lineup, Kevin Jonas explains why the Jonas Brothers broke up, Ellie Goulding drops "Love Me Like You Do" from the 50 Shades of Grey soundtrack and more on Last Lap.
- Check the Top 20 Countdown premiere of Sia's new music video for "Elastic Heart" this Saturday at 11am/10C. Watch out for the return of Maddie Ziegler and a nearly naked Shia LeBeouf. But if you can't wait, watch the dramatic video above.
- Leave it to Miley Cyrus to try and one-up Justin Bieber's Calvin Klein announcement by Photoshopping herself into his photo.
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The cycling cap has changed little throughout the years, the hero's of the 60's, 70's and 80's epitomised the look of the cap and brought it into a style of its own. An essential piece of kit that is worn under your helmet or while off the bike, it serves both form and function, keeping the sweat or rain out of your eyes, shielding you from the low sun in the Spring and Autumn, keeping your head warm, hiding bad helmet hair and last but not least, it's part of the cyclist's quirky look.
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This room has one King size bed, no optional extra bed.
Accommodation at the Dream Hotel is cheerfully decorated and amply equipped with free WiFi, satellite TV, direct dial telephone and air conditioning.
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I suspect there is something of a combination of factors involved, but I also suspect that there is a strong element of "nature brings out the good in people." It's worth noticing that we also stopped to talk with people. If you know me, you know that stopping to talk with strangers is not something I would often do. Stopping to talk with non-strangers is not exactly common, especially when I have set my mind to doing something. I tend to be somewhat tunnel-visioned, and I'm not exactly talkative without that handicap.
That wasn't always true, though, and this is something I have been thinking about lately. When I was a teenager, we would often take trips to various vacation spots, with places like theme parks, nature trails, and caverns being popular locations for the family. Many times, once we had gotten to wherever it was we were going, Mom and Dad would tell us to meet them at a particular landmark at a particular time, and then send is off on our way. I'm not sure how acceptable that is today, but it was pretty common back then. You'd see kids and young teens forming herds around the parks as their parents kicked them free for a while (which, let's be honest here, resulted in a bit of short-term freedom for the parents as well). During such times, I almost never wandered alone.
I would start alone, as you always did, or maybe with my younger brother in tow. Sometimes there might be one friend who came with us, but I don't think there was ever more than two or three of us in the original group. Then, as it usually happened, we'd be standing in line at a ride or an attraction or maybe a food stand, and I would strike up a conversation with the next person in line. Inevitably, I would have maneuvered this so that the next person in line was someone in our age bracket, often with more people connected that that one, and, before you knew it, our groups had merged, and we were all off to spend an entertaining day with people we had not even known existed prior to that. Most of my photographs from those trips back then include groups of people I couldn't name today on a bet, but I could have told you the life stories of everyone of them at the time. That was just how it worked.
The important thing to remember here is that I was almost always the one who initiated those conversations. It was a specialty of mine. I didn't always do well with friends and social interactions back home, but I could be the epitome of the social butterfly in a special setting that wasn't bound by the expected rules. That was probably part of it. Give me some place where there was no expectation of conformity, and the child who was terrible at conformity could stretch out and shine. There was also the "I'll never see these people again" aspect. We always exchanged addresses (that was what you did before the Internet), but I don't think we ever used them. At least, I can't remember ever sending more than a single letter or two. Best intentions and all, but the temporary nature of the situation was part of the appeal. For someone who is almost pathologically afraid of embarrassment, there is an incredible amount of freedom in the knowledge that no one you know will be talking about this later. It cuts a number of chords and opens a number of doors, allowing you to do things you wouldn't normally be able to do.
Even that freedom has been something largely confined to the past for me, though. Actions become habits, and habits become engraved in stone, and I just don't comfortably interact with strangers these days, no matter where I am. I will not strike up a conversation in line at the grocery store. I will not compliment a person's jacket or hat or whatever at the checkout stand. I will usually put effort into projecting a bubble of I'm Not Here space around me (it's a trick I can't possibly explain if you don't already know the concept) to avoid any contact at all. To be perfectly honest, none of that is exactly restricted to strangers either. I avoid contact, and that is certainly not always a good thing.
I get too closed into my own head and I forget things, like how to interact, how to empathize, how to do basic human things. I'll lose track of time on a large scale and I could go days without talking to people without even realizing it. There are times when that sounds pretty peaceful, actually, possibly even a recommended form of unplugging occasionally, but on purpose and in a mindful manner. It's not usually a good thing when you do it on accident. Going that deep into your own head requires a safety line and an escape plan. Forget those and you might not come back out again.
Then we go hiking, and I'm talking to strangers. Only a little bit, but a little bit is a lot more than usual these days. A little bit is something. I'm waking up parts of me that have been dormant for too long, and it feels good. So that's another reason to be doing more of this. Not only do I need my nature fix, but something deep down inside of me needs something as well. Something is waking up, and I think I remember that guy. He was pretty fun, and it was a healthy, almost childlike fun. We could use more of that. I could use more of that. I'm pretty sure I'll be getting more of that. I'll let you know how it goes.
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Life is beautiful and beauty comes from the heart. The heart is like the sun and the sun in the sky is like the heart of our solar system.
Love and Anatomy
The word heart can be confusing. It can refer to the spiritual heart or the physical heart. Look at these collocations which refer to the physical heart:
He had a heart attack.
They died of heart disease.
I had an operation on my heart.
She had heart surgery.
My heart beats faster when I am excited.
The heart can also refer to the spiritual heart. It is the origin of love. If your heart is good and pure and not angry or jealous, your actions will be good and kind and understanding.
Romantic Love
The heart is also the seat of romantic love.
We often hear the word "heart" in love songs, like this:
Heartbeat! Why do you miss when my baby kisses me?
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Romance is a noun. Romantic is an adjective.
Are you looking for romance?
Beauty and Fashion
Advertising is a powerful force and the fashion industry is powered by advertising.
People want to be beautiful so they follow the latest fashions and try to look good. This includes buying the latest most fashionable clothes and wearing the most fashionable cosmetics and it even includes plastic surgery or cosmetic surgery to change the way they look.
But beauty comes from the heart!
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What do you think? Is cosmetic surgery ok? Should people accept the body they were born with or alter it with surgery to try to conform to an image which was created by advertising companies?
Tell us what you think in the comments section below.
Beauty and the Beast
Do you know the story of Beauty and the Beast?
Can you write a version of the basic story and post it in the comments section?
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Beauty is a noun:
She is a real beauty!
What beauty!
Beautiful is an adjective.
She is really beautiful.
It is a beautiful day.
You are Beautiful
Do you know that beautiful song by James Blunt? Listen now and study the vocabulary and ideas behind the words: You are Beautiful!
A beautician is a person who works in a beauty salon. Usually it is a woman who does nails, hair and skin treatments.
Are you a beautician?
Tell us about your job?
Note that "beauty salon" is a compound noun.
Beauty is only Skin Deep
Beauty is only skin-deep.
This is a saying like a proverb or an idiom. It means that true beauty is in the heart. Surface beauty is ephemeral. It is not long-lasting. It is superficial. True beauty comes from the heart .. or the soul.
What do you think?
Tell us your opinion in the comments section below.
Links to More Lessons
Advertising is a Powerful Force
Verbs of Perception – look, sound, feel, taste, smell
Links to Listening
Listen to a Conversation about Beauty: Lerato
Listen to a classic love song about a beating heart at this link. Heartbeat.


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The Canadian Foodgrains Bank likes to talk about its "farm"—the thousands of hectares across Canada, from P.E.I. to B.C., that are planted by community growing projects to raise funds for the work of ending global hunger.
In 2017, the "farm" was 6,500 hectares of land that grew crops such as wheat, barley, corn, pulses, soybeans, canola and other grains. The proceeds from the sale of the crops planted on this "farm" will make a difference in the lives of people in great need, and also help people learn to grow more food in the longer term.
Here's a snapshot of the "farm" this past growing season.
It wasn't an easy growing season for many Alberta farmers, but Nelie Rylaarsdam of the Bear Lake Growing Project north of Grande Prairie isn't complaining, noting the project had wanted to plant wheat, but the wet conditions meant a last-minute switch to barley. "It was too wet, and there was hail, so we are pleased with what we got."
The project planted 64 hectares of barley this year. As of press time, the crop hadn't been sold yet, but Rylaarsdam estimates the yield to upwards of 185 bushels s hectare, meaning a decent yield.
On harvest day, the weather was perfect, though. "It was a gorgeous day, nice and warm," says Rylaarsdam. "About 75 people came out."
"Growing conditions in Alberta were really all over the map," says Terence Barg, regional representative for northern Alberta. "On one hand, there were several projects that either weren't able to seed or to harvest this year. There were even a couple projects that have now been rained or hailed out two years in a row."
A growing project in Rimbey, however, managed to bring in two crops: 2016's canola crop that spent the winter on the field, as well as 2017's barley crop.
"You never know when there will be a little miracle," says Barg. "They got a good price on both crops."
In a province that is home to more than a hundred community growing projects spread across the province, regional representative Dave Epp knows all about looking for the positive bits: "I've heard growing project leaders saying that they're really not looking forward to harvest time—it's been too wet! But when they go to harvest, they're amazed at what they're actually able to bring in."
"And of course, there are the little miracles," he adds. "A wagon can show up on harvest day to collect the crop, and it will already be half full. Or a longtime growing project farmer will look at this years' project field and will offer to harvest one of his own fields in lieu of the project field because the yield would be higher."
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A total of 16 projects across P.E.I, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick seeded a crop in 2017.
Ian MacHattie, the regional representative for Nova Scotia, said a provincial highlight was the creation of two new growing projects. "We had two of our ongoing projects split off and start two new projects, bringing us up from three to five," he says. "We had a total of [40 hectares] of corn donated."
It was a successful year. "All 26 projects were harvested without difficulties, and many supporters came out to cheer the projects on and lend their support," says Rick Block, regional representative for Saskatchewan.
"It was a great feeling to see the Hudson Bay Rotary project in eastern Saskatchewan bring in a strong wheat crop. Last year, it was so wet they weren't able to harvest at all. There was a good feeling in the air this harvest day!"
It was also a good year, according to regional representative Harold Penner. "There were some super harvests, and some average to maybe some below average harvests. All in all, I'd consider that a good year," he says, adding, "A highlight for me was seeing 26 combines come out on harvest day in Killarney. And it was awesome seeing the community support as well. There was a huge crowd, over 200 people came out."
For Tony Peters, treasurer for the Focus project in Elie, seeing different groups of Manitobans come together in support of people experiencing hunger is what growing projects are all about. "When you're hungry, you don't ask what church someone goes to or where they're from. You're hungry, and that's all you think about," he says. "So that's what we think about: helping hungry people."
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Hijab fashion is currently exists strongly in every fashionable store; Fashion designers are now concentrating to create more modest models to cover the needs of every veiled woman.
The creative fashion designer nowadays works with new fashionable techniques and with the latest fashion trends too.
This lovely collection characterized by beautiful fall warm colors and at the same time keeps the modest sprit for the veiled woman.
The variety of the hijab Casual wear gives a lot of inspirations for the new fall season. Modern woman prefer simple clothing which is not exaggerate because simplicity is the key to look beautiful and chic.
In this collection we see tan colors of the maxi coats with different styling ideas to satisfy all women's tastes.
Modern veiled ladies, like any other lady, she like to covering stylishly and to be chic at the same time, as well the veiled women can stay up with the most up-to-date fashion trends.
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Suspension lamps hang from the ceiling like a pendulum, and are also often called pendant lights or hanging lamps. A suspension lamp can brighten up the up the entire room, or positioned to serve as a directional light to illuminate specific areas. Formagenda offers a wide range of suspension lamps, each with it's own personality and charm.
In the same category as suspension lamps, chandeliers are usually larger, multiple light units. Ideal for large spaces such as a hotel lobby, a banquet hall, a hallway, or staircase; Formagenda has a wide range of chandeliers to suit your space.


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Book Style is back with another Every Heart a Doorway inspired look, and this time we're looking at the bright girl who traveled to a nonsense world: Sumi.
When I started putting this together for Sumi I wanted to focus on two things. The first was that the name of her world was Confection, and the second was her relationship with Eleanor West.
Since Sumi had been basically adopted by the school and Eleanor talks about how she and Sumi's worlds were so similar, I wanted to them to have similar crazy color combinations. At the same time, I wanted Sumi to have her own identity since part of what makes this book unique, in my opinion, is that each character has embraced their own sense of self.
As I color palette I turned to the Cream & Sugar Cafe, which makes these delicious milkshakes that have so much stuff on them they have to be called Freak Shakes! This is the Candy Crush Freak Shake:
I started with a Étoile Isabel Marant Striped Slub Linen-Blend Jersey Top in a bubblegum pink with licorice colored stripes and paired it with some white LemLem Saali Striped Cotton-Blend Gauze Pants. In part, because they looked a bit like those dots candies that you peel off a paper, I included the Christian Louboutin Boat Candy 20 Suede Slip-On Sneakers.
For jewelry, I wanted to start with a large statement necklace. So I selected the Pastel Candy Amaryllis Stone Flower Cluster Crystal Statement Necklace. It's bold, bright, and I think the pattern complements the stripes and mixes well with Sumi's nonsense personality. To complement the colors, I paired the necklace with a Multistrand Tassel Bracelet from Panacea and a pair of 77Spark Cotton Candy Hoops.
For accessories, I picked a Nicole Lee Cupcake Dog Print Tote, which I thought was just a cute addition to an outfit that was already rooted in confections. I also added a pair of Thierry Lasry Chromaty + Bubble Gum Pink w/ Vintage Multicolor Color Block. Then I finished off the accessories with a bubble gum phone case.
The makeup is also colorful, starting with a Dior 5 Couleurs – Polka Dots' Eyeshadow Palette, and a Too-Faced Sketch Marker Liquid Eyeliner. For a bit of blush, I selected Tarte Cheek Stain in Tipsy, and for a final touch, I selected a bright pink Clinique Pop Glaze Sheer Lip Color + Primer.
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Nancy tumbled once, but now she's back. The things she's experienced… they change a person. The children under Miss West's care understand all too well. And each of them is seeking a way back to their own fantasy world.
But Nancy's arrival marks a change at the Home. There's a darkness just around each corner, and when tragedy strikes, it's up to Nancy and her new-found schoolmates to get to the heart of the matter.
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Dear Colleagues
No matter how small or big one's business is – we often tend to be obsessed with what our competition is doing. Naturally, this is all about staying in business and based around the thinking that if you ignore your competition; they may steal opportunities away from you and then who knows what could happen.
Competition could be a simple as another electrician providing similar installation services to you or perhaps, a fast growing engineering design consultancy with similar services to what your firm offers to thousands of clients throughout the world.
However, a point made by the strategist, Tara-Nicolle Nelson, is that this focus on one's competitors is too distracting – we should be unerringly focused on solving our customers' day-to-day challenges and problems. By paying all our attention to our customer, the thinking goes, we will uncover unique solutions to their problems and thus our business will flourish. If we are concerned about what our competition is doing – we could end up becoming clones of them or pursuing issues which they may mistakenly believe are important and their clients couldn't care less about.
Who is your Competition?
So, in reality, your competition is essentially every challenge your customer is facing in the area in which you operate. Your customer isn't obsessed with who your competitors are but how they can effectively tackle the problems they are currently facing.
An Example
For example, if you are a control systems integrator providing process control services in the mineral processing area, you will probably keep a weather eye on who else is offering these services and what they are currently doing. However, it would be better to focus on the day-to-day problems your customers are having in this area and working out ways to help them more effectively and affordably. For example, your competitors may be working on launching new control hardware which a particular set of clients isn't that interested in. These clients may be more worried about some awkward process problems caused by more stringent environmental regulations which they are wrestling with.
Without a Doubt
There is always a basic requirement to understand what one's competitors are doing and how their products are addressing the market. But avoid becoming a 'me too' company.
A few suggestions on applying this to your business strategies:
- Don't obsess with competition but on what your clients' problems and challenges are.
- Rethink your product or service into what the clients' challenges are.
- Visualise your clients as real people primarily with real challenges which require effective solutions.
Ben Cohen, Co-Founder Ben & Jerry's remarked: "There is a spiritual aspect to our lives -- when we give, we receive -- when a business does something good for somebody, that somebody feels good about them!"
Thanks to Tara-Nicolle Nelson for an interesting article entitled: Obsess Over Your Customers, Not Your Rivals in the Harvard Business Review.
Yours in engineering learning
Mackay's Musings – 16th May'17 #652
125, 273 readers – www.idc-online.com/blogs/stevemackay


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They are reminiscent of the old time FM jocks, all laid back and mellow. Few sounds more relaxing than a DJ that sounds stoned and plays some Pink Floyd.
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Day off today. Cat to the vet, and flea/bug man in the house. What happens when the area never freezes. Early bugs, especially fleas, like crazy. Since I had to leave the house for at least four hours, may as well ride. Easy 55-65MPH back roads, and got 45.6 MPG. Not bad for an 08, w/o an ECO mode.. Had lunch in a small town's main restaurant, and pushed the bike 10+ MPH harder home, into a southerly wind, and still got 43.6 MPG. It was a great day's ride for me. Not 700 miles, like some, but fun, none the less. Off tomorrow, and 90% chance of thunderstorms all day. Guess I'll watch Law and Order reruns. Hope others have a great day and a safe time riding, where ever you are... tomp
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...Cat to the vet......Since I had to leave the house for at least four hours, may as well ride...tomp
How'd the cat like riding in a pannier ? Jamie
Thanks, been into all styles of music since the 50's. Damn, that's a long time ago. Sorry but hate what's on the radio today, pop, rap and country. Stopped listening in the 80's. Maybe my bad, but a music degree and a lifetime playing says differently... Down load this one and listen to it when riding. I was riding back then, but had no way to listen to tunes then. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMbATaj7Il8 great movie, too...Reality kicks in here. . . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XqyGoE2Q4Y more towards reality back then....No different today, I believe.Not to turn this into a music thread, but one can ride a long time to this one. Never again, never again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bld_-7gzJ-o Beaumont, Texas' most ignored daughter, until after she died.... tp
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A scientific study in 2001 in Wisconsin showed that horses (like dogs) are dichromates. Dichromates have 2 types of cones. Their color vision is similar to a color blind person, they see yellow, blue, white and shades of grey, but red and green can not be distinguished.During Dual-Aktivierung-training we use blue and yellow material with groundwork, lunging and riding to create strong incentives. With simultaneous left-right impulses the horse records more information from both sides, back and forth switching between both hemispheres is promoted. The result is that the horse brings the shoulders in front of the haunches, increases the engagement of the hind legs under the horses mass in the direction of the center of gravity, moves straight and carries more of its weight with its haunches.
The 3 pillars of Dual-Aktivierung are:
- Color and bars. At the groundwork we use a yellow flag. When lunging and riding we use yellow and blue bars and cones. The bars are made of foam, so the horse cant hurt itself when it steps on one.
- Certain types of exercises. If the horse is accustomed to this training, there are countless variations to build an extensive blue-yellow trail where classical exercises are made visible. (The rider can entirely concentrate on the horse without focusing on the perfect line of a circle or square circle)
- Full concentration! This training requires extreme concentration of man and horse. If the rider completely focuses on his horse and the exercises, the horse will give 100%.


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Making butter is one of the easiest yet messiest thing you can make! Honestly, it splashes everywhere and it is kind of fun too. My family goes through a lot of butter, and I enjoy buying heavy cream that is local and grass fed so I can make my own butter, since we go through so much and the damn stuff cost $5.99 a 4 pack here!! Here is what you need: (there are TWO ways to make butter; here is the first I LOVE!)
1. Stand Mixer fixed with your whisk attachment
2. Heavy Cream
3. Splash Guard or Towel
4. Strainer
5. Ice Water (LOTS OF ICE)
Add the heavy cream into your stand mixer (like I said there is another way to make this.. this is just easiest on the arms!)
Cover with a splash guard or towel and turn your mixer on high speed
Keep Going.....
Do not stop mixing when it looks like whipped cream, keep going until you see buttermilk starting to form; then you are almost done
Here you can see both, the butter and buttermilk (yum! keep that buttermilk as well- great for biscuits or pancakes)
Strain the buttermilk
Pour only the water into the bowl and start pushing the butter, until you no longer get cloudy water or any more buttermilk-usually takes me 3-4 times (you can skip this if you are going to use the butter within a week)
Push, baby, push!
A lot less butter than I normally make, but I am saving the second half for the other method of how to make butter
The buttermilk (keep this for biscuits or pancakes! YUM)
*If you make this or any other recipe please #organicmominthekitchen on facebook and twitter (@TheHaidens) and send us pictures, we love seeing pictures!!!*
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NRA busted giving Trump 9,259 times the legal limit: Bombshell campaign finance lawsuit
The Federal Election Commission (FEC) was sued in federal court on Tuesday for allegedly failing to enforce campaign finance laws against the National Rifle Association (NRA).
Giffords, the nonprofit organization founded by former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) after she survived an assassination attempt, sued the FEC for allegedly allowing the NRA to violate campaign finance law — including to help Donald Trump.
The new lawsuit, reported by BuzzFeed court and justice reporter Zoe Tillman, mentions the word "Trump" thirty-five times.
"Plaintiff's complaints demonstrate that the National Rifle Association ("NRA") violated the Federal Election Campaign Act by using a complex network of shell corporations to unlawfully coordinate expenditures with the campaigns of at least seven candidates for federal office, thereby making millions of dollars of illegal, unreported, and excessive in-kind contributions, including up to $25 million in illegal contributions to now President Donald J. Trump," the lawsuit charged.
The lawsuit attempted to explain the scale of the alleged campaign finance violation.
"The illegal contributions to the Trump campaign alone are up to 9,259 times the limit set by Congress. Yet the Commission has taken no action on Plaintiff's complaints," the lawsuit said. "In light of this unlawful and unreasonable delay, Plaintiff files this action to compel the FEC to comply with its statutory duty to act."
The lawsuit claims a "shell company" was created to bypass campaign finance law.
"By coordinating their advertising strategy in this manner, the NRA-PVF and the NRA-ILA have made up to $35 million in contributions to candidate campaigns since the 2014 election, in excess of the contribution limits, in violation of the source restrictions, and without the disclosure required under federal law. This includes up to $25 million in coordinated, illegal contributions to the Trump campaign in 2016," the lawsuit argued.
Also on Wednesday, the Associated Press reported on the infighting at the NRA.
And Trump wasn't the only Republican listed in the lawsuit. The lawsuit also named Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC), Sen. Cory Gardner (R-CO), Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR), Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI), Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Montana state auditor Matt Rosendale, who unsuccessfully ran for U.S. Senate in 2018.
"Taken together, these facts demonstrate an elaborate scheme for the NRA to unlawfully coordinate with the candidates it supports for federal office, including Donald J. Trump, Thom Tillis, Cory Gardner, Tom Cotton, Ron Johnson, Matt Rosendale, and Josh Hawley, while evading detection of its violations of federal law concerning the coordination of advertising communications through common vendors," the lawsuit argued.


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Nitrogen (N) is an essential element for the growth and yield of wheat. Some endophytic bacteria can fix N2 from the air and convert to nitrogen compounds that can be utilized by plants. In this study, endophytic bacteria were isolated from one-month-old seedlings of 13 wheat genotypes growing without nitrogen fertilizer in the ICAR –IARI field. A total of 23 diazotrophic endophytes were isolated from 13 wheat genotypes used. Nitrogenase enzyme activities of endophytes were measured by acetylene reduction assay (ARA). Among 23 isolates, 17 isolates showed the IAA production and three isolates exhibited siderophore production ability. 13 isolated diazotrophic endophytes give clear halo zone around the colony on tricalcium phosphate containing Pikovaskaya's agar plates. None of them exhibited HCN and ammonia production ability. Nitrogenase activity of isolates was ranged from 5 to 30 nmol C2H4/mg protein/h. Endophytes inoculation significantly increase the root length, root fresh weight and root dry weight. Likewise, endophytes inoculation also showed significant results on fresh weight and dry weight of shoot. Both the endophytes were identified as Azospirillium sp. by 16S rRNA gene sequencing.