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HERMON, Maine — A lack of cars didn't make for a lack of excitement in the Late Model feature at Speedway 95 Saturday night.
Only eight cars started the 25-lap final event, but a blanket could've been thrown over the field when Hermon's Dale Swoboda took the checkered flag.
"When you go 25 laps without a caution, that's a good race. Awesome race," said Carmel's Don Alexander Jr., who finished second.
Duane Seekins of Stockton Springs started on the inside pole, but Alexander quickly grabbed the lead until Swoboda worked his way to the front from his fourth-place starting spot.
Swoboda drove inside of Alexander and motored off the fourth turn to take the lead on lap 17, and he led the rest of the way to take the win.
All eight cars finished nearly nose to tail.
"She was hooked up tonight," said Swoboda, who grabbed his third win of the season.
He nearly made it a clean sweep on the night as he was leading the 10-lap heat race when he fell off the pace and headed to the garage.
"Distributor went with two laps to go," said Swoboda.
Alexander tried to hold off Swoboda, but he didn't have the car to do it.
"Halfway through, we picked up a push," said Alexander. "If I didn't pick up the push, I don't know if he could have gone under me."
Winterport's Shane Clark tried to make a run, but ran out of time.
"Couple more laps I felt like I could've had Don, but I had to get under him first," said Clark, who finished third. "But I don't think I could've gotten Dale."
Seekins fell from second to fourth in the final six laps on a gamble that didn't pay off.
"I decided that I had to go down [to the bottom of the track] or get passed by someone faster," said Seekins. "I wanted to go for position … after I went down there, I couldn't get back up on the outside."
Points leader John Phippen Jr. of Town Hill finished fifth.
The 25-lap Strictly Street feature was the only race to be slowed by a yellow flag. And the second of two cautions was a hard hit.
Rookie Nick Huff of Orrington got turned into the outside tire wall before the garage exit in turn three.
Huff walked away, but he was unable to finish the race. He deemed the contact as deliberate.
"That was payback, I understand, from last week," said Huff of Holden's Travis Poulin, who he made contact with. "He sent me head-first into it.
"If I had known that the was going out to get me, then I would've passed him more cautiously. This week I'll go into it with more caution."
Poulin saw it differently.
"Last weekend he did the same thing to me where he cut up out of the turn and put me in the wall," said Poulin. "He was trying to do the same thing [Saturday] night. So I hit the brakes and let him come up into me.
"I wasn't going to let him wreck me again."
Huff said that he's already over the incident, unless Poulin escalates it.
"I'm not going to go out there next week and mess with him. If he touches me one bit, then I'll return the favor."
In the end, it was Doug Day of Glenburn grabbing the victory over Ellsworth's Bradley Norris. Day took the lead from Norris on the restart after Huff's crash on lap 19.
"I got [Norris] on the inside. He's tough," said Day.
"That was an awesome race," Norris said. "I didn't need that caution, but it was a lot fun."
Poulin finished third followed by Shawn Hamel II of Bangor and Unity's Dustin Hubbard.
The 25-lap Super Street race featured a little bit of contact of its own.
Liberty's Josh St. Clair grabbed the early lead before he drifted high in turn four on the eighth lap, allowing Holden's Steve Moulton to go low, but it was contact on the next lap that didn't sit well with St. Clair.
"In turn two, he just turned right [up into me]," said St. Clair. "Favors come back around. I think I could've had a shot at him because I would've treated him the same way he treated me.
"Next week."
Moulton was unapologetic about the incident.
"It's not like he's never done that before. He has no place to talk." said Moulton. "Last week we run side by side and he kind of ran me up in [turns] three and four, and a couple of laps I let him get away with it and I guess he doesn't like it when it comes back to him."
Moulton took the win with St. Clair second, Kris Watson of Hermon third, Lindsey Young of Winterport was fourth and Hermon's Doug Sinclair was fifth.
Gary Richards of Stetson started on the pole and led all 25 laps to win his first Sport Four feature at Speedway 95.
"[I've] been working on this for long time to try to get one here," said Richards. "I can win at Unity, but I can't win here. It's been a long time coming."
Rick Grant of LaGrange finished second followed by Hampden's David Green, Veazie's Kyle Gallant and Plymouth's Derick Terrel.


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Beth Randell, Horn
Beth Randell has been a member of the Chamber Orchestra of Europe since 1993. With the orchestra, she has participated in projects such as a Carnegie Hall Beethoven Cycle; the 100th Anniversary Concert of Wigmore Hall; the Edinburgh Festival series of the complete wind music of Strauss and Mozart; and, the Brahms Symphonies with Bernard Haitink at the BBC Proms in London and at the Lucerne Festival.
Beth also regularly performs as a guest with the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, the BBC Symphony Orchestra and the London Symphony Orchestra.
Recording projects include The Brandenburg Concertos for Virgin Classics and the complete Strauss Wind Music for Phillips.
Beth is Senior Horn Tutor at Birmingham Conservatoire, also teaches at the Purcell School and Junior Royal Academy of Music and has recently been appointed as Assistant Deputy Head of Wind, Brass and Percussion at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
She is Horn Tutor for the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain and strongly supports their Inspire Programme, an access programme helping young musicians.

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The Borderstan Blueprint is a smattering of interesting events around the area to help you plan for the upcoming week.
If you'd like to see your event featured, drop us a line at [email protected].
Anthony Cervino: Ejecta
Flashpoint Gallery (916 G St. NW)
12-6 p.m.
A multi-part installation featuring various works by Cervino made over the past 15 years displayed in a single, 25-foot sculpture. The exhibition is free.
Garrison Elementary Back-to-School Night and Cookout
Garrison Elementary School (1200 S St. NW)
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Parents and students from all grades are welcome at the event. A PTO-funded cookout will immediately follow. Garrison spirit T-shirts will also be for sale.
Orquesta el Macabeo de Puerto Rico with Peace and Rhythm DJ Crew
Tropicalia (2001 14th St. NW)
9 p.m.
Old-school salsa and punk rock intensity meld during performances by a band from Puerto Rico. Tickets available online.
PHAZEFEST: DC's Queer Music Festival
9:30 Club (815 V St. NW)
8 p.m.
D.C.'s queer music festival celebrates its ninth year with a new home in 9:30 Club. Several bands will play followed by a dance party. Tickets available online.
National Book Festival
Walter E. Washington Convention Center (801 Mount Vernon Pl. NW)
10 a.m.-10 p.m.
This year's festival theme, 'I Cannot Live Without Books,' celebrates the 200th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson donating his own books to rebuild the Library of Congress. The event is free.
Awkward Sex… and the City
Black Cat (1811 14th St. NW)
9 p.m.
A group of New York City storytellers relive their most embarrassing sexual experiences onstage. This event is 21 and over. Tickets available online.
Photo via Facebook / National Book Festival.
A D.C. Police Commander is calling for unity among his fellow officers following a police union survey that resulted in a vote of no confidence for Chief Cathy Lanier.
The survey results, released this morning, found that 97.5 percent of the 1,150 officers who responded to the survey answered no to the question: "Do you have confidence that Chief Cathy Lanier is able to properly manage the resources of the Metropolitan Police Department and keep the citizens safe?"
Less than a third of the police union's members responded to the survey.
"We've been forced into a corner of lackluster, feckless, inefficient enforcement and been required to stand by and watch while the leaders of the department doubled-down on their stop-gap, gimmicky tactics," the union wrote in a press release regarding the survey.
In an e-mail sent to the Metropolitan Police Department's Third District listserv this afternoon, Commander Jacob Kishter said he was proud of his district's progress over the year.
"Let me start by thanking all of the officers across the city for all the excellent police work that has occurred this year," Kishter said. "Year to date we have a 2 percent reduction in crime. We will continue to build on our successes."
"Chief Cathy L. Lanier promoted me to district commander over six years ago and has entrusted me to provide my officers and the community that we serve with the leadership, resources, and direction to effectively do our jobs," continued Kishter. "Each district commander has the autonomy to deploy his or her own resources and strategies.
Kishter then praised the department's anti-crime tactics.
"Foot, bike, and segway patrols and yes, even 'lemonade stands' at times have been very successful to drive crime down and to keep the community safe and also feel safe," he added. "Different situations require different tactics."
Kishter also addressed the union survey head-on.
"Many of you may be aware that the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) held a vote of 'No Confidence' over this past weekend for the Chief of Police, which in reality includes all of the management, the FOP itself, and the entire Metropolitan Police Department as a whole," he said.
"It's time to stop creating a divide and start uniting to make this city safer. Without a doubt, we have the best police department in the country and the best leadership operating it," Kishter concluded.
More than two dozen D.C. residents have offered support and donations following a break-in that left Columbia Heights art nonprofit BloomBars with a broken window and missing hundreds of dollars earlier this month.
BloomBars founder John Chambers launched a GoFundMe campaign last Thursday to help recoup some of his organization's losses. So far, residents have raised more than $1,220.
"There's been an outpouring of support," Chambers said. "The things that people have written have really pulled at your heart."
Chambers added that 26 people have contributed to the fundraiser since it started. Sweet Honey in the Rock co-founder Dr. Ysaye M. Barnwell is among the people who have donated so far.
"Some have lost the art of discernment while some have used art to discern essential truths of what we have lost, what we have gained and who we truly are," Barnwell wrote. "Thank you BloomBars. I regret what happened, but am glad that I can help art to conquer."
"I want to frame that quote," said Chambers.
Chambers hopes to use the raised money to replace the broken window and donation boxes and invest in a new security system.
"It'd be great to knock it out in the next week," Chambers said. "Then we could get moving."
Image via Facebook / BloomBars
An upcoming screening of "A League of Their Own" scheduled by Dupont Festival for next Thursday may produce the biggest turnout the film series has ever seen.
More than 5,500 people have RSVPed on Facebook for the screening in Dupont Circle at 8:30 p.m.
"When we first posted it, it was by far the quickest and largest response we've gotten for a movie," said Aaron DeNu, Dupont Festival's principal organizer. "There appears to be quite a huge fan club for the movie."
The showing was originally slated for June but had to be rescheduled because of rain. Luckily for the upcoming screening, rain isn't yet in the long-term forecast.
DeNu encourages attendees to bring baseball mitts and play catch before the film starts.
Image via Facebook / DupontFestival
D.C. Police are seeking two men filmed in connection with a carjacking that occurred in Adams Morgan earlier this month.
Police say two men approached a car near the 1700 block of Columbia Road on Aug. 22 around 5:43 a.m. The two men punched the driver of the car several times then stole the vehicle, say police.
In a video released by police today, two men can be seen shopping at a convenience store. One of the men can be seen wearing a purple hoodie, a white shirt and navy blue pants. The other can be seen wearing a black shirt, jeans and a backpack in the video.
The Department currently offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a violent offense, including armed robbery, committed in the District of Columbia. Your assistance is appreciated by your community.
Anyone who can identify these individuals or who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE to 50411.
Video via MPD
Shaw Struggles with Change — A recent spike in gun violence contrasts the boom in new business and restaurants in Shaw. "Before it was battles over turf and drugs," said a long-time Shaw resident and business owner. "Now it could be a dispute over any number of things. Before you could settle a dispute with fists. Now it's four gunshots to the torso." [Washington Post]
No Confidence — More than 1,000 D.C. Police officers voted that they have "no confidence" in Police Chief Cathy Lanier. [NBC Washington, WTOP]
New Security Cameras Installed at Kennedy Recreation Center — New security cameras were installed on the side of the Kennedy Recreation Center in response to calls from residents to increase anti-crime efforts in the area. [Washington City Paper]
Bigger, Better Columbia Heights Day — Columbia Heights Day will celebrate its 10th anniversary with its biggest bash yet, says the street festival's organizers. [Borderstan]
Two 15-year-old boys were arrested after allegedly robbing a man at gunpoint near the Cardozo Education Campus late last night, say D.C. Police.
Police say a man was walking near the intersection of 13th and Clifton streets NW around 11:46 p.m. when he was approached by the two teens. One of the teens flashed a handgun and demanded the man's property. Police say the man refused, ran away and called 911.
Officers stopped and arrested the two teens "within minutes" and recovered a BB gun.
(Updated at 12:33 p.m.) A man was shot in the head along a busy part of 18th Street NW early this morning, say D.C. Police.
Third District Commander Jacob Kishter said by e-mail today the victim of the shooting was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
Kishter added this afternoon that the shooting occurred in front of the Amsterdam Falafelshop (2425 18th St. NW) at approximately 2:47 a.m. this morning.
Madam's Organ owner Bill Duggan said his son heard a single gunshot while bartending on the roof of his business at 2461 18th St. NW.
"We complained earlier to the police that they were all just standing in the street and not patrolling the sidewalk or the area in general," Duggan added.
Several people took to Twitter this morning to discuss the shooting.
So someone just got shot in Adams Morgan about 10 yards away from me…
— DrunkenGobbler.com (@DrunkenGobbler) August 29, 2015
Somebody got shot in the head in Adams Morgan tonight!!
— Ben O'verbitch (@car0lina_R3d50) August 29, 2015
Well if you hear about a guy shot in cold blood in Adams Morgan I was witness….
— Daniel Larkins (@ElwoodLarkins) August 29, 2015
Outside of Adams Morgan last night after my show and a dude got shot by Heaven and Hell. Had to remove myself from that block asap
— N O N F I C T I O N (@FlashFrequency) August 29, 2015
This story will be updated as more information is available.
Image via Google Street View
Down Dog Yoga, a local chain of yoga studios, held a class in the Dupont Circle park to raise money for the Africa Yoga Project.
Participants in the 10 a.m. class were asked to donate $10 or more to the Africa Yoga Project online or at the event. The Africa Yoga Project teaches yoga to children in East Africa.
Representatives for Down Dog Yoga could not be immediately reached for comment, but a tweet about the event promised a "fun and sweaty" time.
Photo via Twitter/ Down Dog Yoga
The Columbia Heights Initiative plans to make its 10th Columbia Heights Day festival the biggest street celebration yet.
The festival will take place on 11th Street NW between Park Road and Kenyon Street from noon to 6 p.m. on September 12. Organizers at Columbia Heights Initiative, a local business group that plans and hosts events around the neighborhood, are planning for nearly 12,000 people throughout the course of the festival. In addition to the usual food and music, this year's festival will feature a beer garden sponsored by Meridian Pint, a carnival area for kids and an adult-sized obstacle course.
"This year is our 10 year anniversary, which is awesome, so we're really trying to blow it out," said Brianne Dornbush, a community representative for Columbia Heights Initiative.
For the first time this year, vendors at the fair will be divided into four themed areas: health and wellness, community organizations, art and transportation.
"In previous years we just kind of put vendors at tables and didn't think much about the placement," Dornbush said. "This year we took a different approach so that if someone is looking to better their health, for example, they'll have 14 or so organizations in one place to help them do that."
A carnival for kids will also be set up on the field of Harriet Tubman Elementary School, which will include games and bounce houses.
But adults won't be left out of the inflatable fun. Columbia Heights Initiative plans to set up an inflatable obstacle course for adults along 11th Street. Teams can also sign up to compete in a Zorb soccer tournament, in which the top half of players bodies are inside giant, clear inflatable balls. The tournament will also be held at Harriet Tubman Elementary, and teams can register online.
The Columbia Heights Initiative is also planning other future events at the Harriet Tubman field, including Friday night movie screenings throughout the Fall and a Halloween party. The first movie screening will be Ghostbusters on Sept. 4.
Photo via Facebook/ Columbia Heights Initiative
(Updated at 10:50 a.m. on Aug. 31) D.C.'s Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board announced on Monday it had voted 6-0 to adopt proposed rules that would lift the liquor license moratorium in West Dupont for all businesses except nightclubs.
The rules heavily modify the current moratorium and extend it for a period of three years.
Though the original moratorium was due to expire on May 17, the board voted on May 13 to extend it for a period of 120 days, during which it would take testimony from members of the community.
West Dupont residents gathered to discuss lifting the moratorium during a public hearing on July 22.
ANC 2B Commissioner Daniel Warwick, 2B-02, called on the board during the hearing to lift the moratorium on new restaurant, bar and tavern licenses, but extend it for nightclubs. He argued on behalf of his commission that lifting the moratorium on nightclub licenses could be disruptive to the peace, order and quiet of the neighborhood.
Warwick also noted that the only way for new businesses to enter the neighborhood is to purchase existing licenses, which are not always available. Warwick added that his ANC was concerned that the moratorium created a secondary market for liquor licenses that would discourage art galleries, distilleries, breweries, wineries and multi-purpose facilities from opening.
Former ANC 2B Commissioner Karyn Siobhan Robinson testified that the moratorium, including the ban on nightclubs, should be lifted entirely. Though Robinson acknowledged that nightclubs could sometimes disturb the peace, she argued that market forces prevented such businesses from flourishing in the area. Furthermore, Robinson said that maintaining the moratorium artificially inflates rent and prices for retailers.
But some residents who testified at the July 22 hearing said they did not support lifting the moratorium wholesale.
One resident said that several local businesses pose problems relating to noise and litter, and that lifting the ban on new nightclubs and taverns would only make the problem worse.
Another resident, whose balcony overlooks an alleyway, testified that he has witnessed patrons of a West Dupont business using drugs, urinating and "fornicating." That resident agreed that lifting the ban on new tavern licenses would only increase that kind of behavior.
Though the ABC Board wrote it was "sympathetic to [residents'] concerns about the social ills that accompany a vibrant nightlife," the board added that neighbors should discuss any problems with taverns with their ANC and utilize the ABRA hotline and online complaint submission form.
"The Board makes clear that it will not tolerate tavern licensees who operate in such a manner that their operations create a nightclub atmosphere," wrote regulators. "It
cautions all licensees to understand that West Dupont is a unique neighborhood. As such, the Board will give great scrutiny to any licensing request that profoundly changes the nature and character of the neighborhood."
The board added in its decision:
The Board appreciates the balance that must be struck between the interests of the residents in the neighborhood, and the interests that promote a nightlife economy. The Board recognizes that a diverse, dynamic and safe dining and entertainment environment is part of the fabric of the District, and yet, nightlife activity needs to be carefully managed in order to reduce antisocial behavior, noise, public disturbance and other problems.
The Board applauds the ANC's efforts to solicit the community members' perspectives on positive steps to transform the West Dupont's neighborhood and improve urban vibrancy. Like the ANC, the Board believes that if managed properly, a thriving and safe nightlife can act as an economic engine by attracting new businesses and restaurants, diversifying the range of cultural offerings, creating employment opportunities, and increasing tourism. To this end, the Board is in agreement with the ANC that a new direction for the West Dupont moratorium that allows for responsible growth is warranted.
Though the rules are effective immediately, they are still subject to a 30-day public comment window and must also receive final approval by the D.C. Council.
Cell phone provider T-Mobile is trading one Connecticut Ave. NW storefront for another.
Moving crews could be seen earlier today removing boxes and retail fixtures from the T-Mobile store at 1330 Connecticut Ave. NW, and a sign on the door says the location is relocating to a space inside the office building at 1150 Connecticut Avenue NW.
The newly relocated store will open on Oct. 15.
Italian restaurant Odeon Cafe (1714 Connecticut Ave. NW) is changing its name and its menu.
Odeon's general manager, Ben Triano, says the restaurant will become Madrid, a Spanish eatery with tapas, paella and a sangria bar, after the Labor Day holiday.
Last night, the eatery unveiled a portion of its new menu during a tasting party. The menu — which Triano stresses is just a taste of things to come — included fried calamari and paprika aioli, puff pastries stuffed with pepper marmalade and chorizo and a smattering of Spanish wines.
Triano says that the restaurant will be closed during the second week of September to train staffers, switch up the menu and finalize the interior renovations.
"We're going to close for one week and reveal the final touch-ups," Triano says. "We're very excited."
Two thieves robbed a man at gunpoint in Petworth earlier this morning, say D.C. Police.
Police say two robbers held a man at gunpoint and stole his bike near the intersection of 14th and Upshur streets NW around 9:13 a.m. today.
4D Robbery F& V at 14TH & Upshur St NW LOF for 2 B/M'S -S1 wearing blk shorts armed with a gun -S2 Long dreads dressed in all blk about 5'8
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) August 28, 2015
The alleged thieves were last seen turning right on 13th Street NW, say police.
Boutique Buy — Red Lion Hotels will buy The Quincy, a 99-room boutique hotel in Dupont Circle. The Quincy will change its name to Hotel RL as part of the sale. [Washington Business Journal]
Smoke Signals — Washington City Paper's Will Sommer obtained some internal documents showing how Metro responded to the smoke incident that left one rider dead in January. "Earlier this week, WMATA asked LL to return the CD in exchange for redacted copies of the files," Sommer writes. "No thanks, said LL." [Washington City Paper]
Petworth Shop to Close After Synthetic Drug Bust — A business at 800 Upshur Street NW will close after police found more than 500 packets of synthetic drugs there. [WTOP]
Pop-up Alert! — A vegan restaurant by the owner of Sticky Fingers is set to debut its wood-fired margarita stromboli, chocolate-espresso torta, and mushroom and spinach spanikopita next month on 14th Street NW. [Borderstan]


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Argentine tango, dance, dance lessons, dance performance, Philadelphia, Princeton, Tango, Tango Lessons, Viva Tango, VivaTango
Totally in tune with your partner: Predictable improvisation in tango, milonga, and vals.
Guided Practica following lesson on side floor
Milonga with Maria Aldrete DJing
Thursday July 18th 8pm-11:45pm
Pablo, who is originally from the suburbs of Buenos Aires, has studied tango with various master teachers in his home country and in the United States.
Iwona explored a few other forms of dance before taking up tango, which she has studied in depth and practiced locally. Pablo and Iwona teach the Argentine tango classes at Princeton Adult School and they teach regularly at Viva Tango in Princeton, where they are artists in residence.
Suzanne Patterson Building at 45 Stockton St, Princeton
Large hardwood dance floor with off-street parking at the entrance
Socialize around VivaTango's Food and Beverage tables
Partner is not necessary – Beginners welcome
Cost $15 and $5 for full time students
Save the Date
7/25 Eleonora Kalganova workshop + live music
8/1 Milonga with Live Music by Maurizio and Javier
8/22 Live Music – Pedro Giraudo's Grammy Award winning quartet
9/26 Junior and Guadalupe Teach and Perform


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Collar Ocean
Link chain with pendant lapis lazuli oval. To wear alone or with other necklaces. You can add various charms from our collection.
- Largo: adaptable a 42, 44, 46 cm
- Width: 2.5mm
- Oval diameter: 1.5 x 2 cm
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- Weight: 8g
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He Asks His Wife For A Divorce And She Says Yes… And I'm Completely With Her
This man shocks his wife when he asks for a divorce. His wife doesn't know what to do at first but then she suddenly agrees… but there's a catch. She makes one simple request before signing the divorce papers and I'm completely blown away.
What do you think of this?
Please take the time today to show love and appreciation to your partner – it's so easy to fall into the trap of taking them for granted but don't wait till it's too late for you to realize they're all that really matters in life.
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Being one of the main Thai importers of coconuts in Singapore has enable Siam Coco to keep its stocks fresh. In the fresh fruits industry, freshness is key. On top of that, we have multiple layers of QC to ensure only the best gets delivered to our customers.
Coconuts are imported intact and locally processed here in Singapore. This ensures maximum freshness while enjoying the convenience of a pre-cut coconut.


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Teaching Kids It's OK to Ask Questions About God
Written by: Tricia Goyer | November 4, 2016
Every school day morning I sit around the table with my kids and we read a devotional book and a chapter of the Bible. My seven younger kids range from 6-16 years old, and they are all adopted. Some days they are gung-ho about God and all they are...Read More


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So, you really think that the girls gonna go for me just 'cause I have cancer?
KCET Cinema Series Presents 50/50
Rating: R | Runtime: 99 Minutes | Year: 2011 | Trailer: 50/50
Tuesday, September 19th, 2011 | 7:00 PM
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text: Carl Gunter is a professor in the Computer Science Department and a professor in the College of Medicine at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He serves as the director of Illinois Security Lab, the Health Information Technology Center (HITC), and the Strategic Advanced Research Projects on Security (SHARPS). He has made research contributions in the semantics of programming languages, formal analysis of networks and security, and privacy. His contributions to the semantics of programming languages include the interpretation of subtypes using implicit coercions, type inference for continuations and prompts, the use of Grothendieck fibrations as a model of parametric polymorphism, the mixed powerdomain, and the use of Petri nets as a model of linear logic. His 1992 textbook and his chapter in the Handbook of Theoretical Computer Science are standard references on the semantics of programming languages. He has also served extensively as research consultant and expert witness on programming languages and software. Professor Gunter's contributions to the formal analysis of networks and security include the Packet Language for Active Networks (PLAN), the WRSPM reference model for requirements and specifications, the first formal analyses of Internet and ad hoc routing protocols, the Verisim system for analyzing network simulations, and exploiting bandwidth contention as a DoS countermeasure. His work on privacy includes the first research on certificate retrieval for trust management and the formal analysis of regulatory privacy rules.


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Introducing the Letton outerwear jacket. The Letton is a fusion of quilting and softshell fabric. Quilting is a great way of adding insulation as air gets trapped between the stitching bringing additional warmth. The outer fabric is treated with a water repellent finish so that you stay dry in a light shower. The softshell fabric, at the shoulders, arms and sides of body, is extremely flexible, breathable and wind resistant. The Letton can easily be taken with you as it packs down well. There are side pockets and the chest pocket is zippered. An essential jacket for all seasons


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LFW Day 5 : Malaga By Malini Agarwalla
On day 5 of Lakme Fashion Week 2012, Malini Agarwalla presented her "KwaZulu" collection, an exotic line inspired by the Zulu kingdom KwaZulu Natal of South Africa.. Models wore eyecatching, one of a kind necklaces designer by Malini which were perfect for the over sized jewelry trend. Many celebrities like Vidya Malavade, Maria Gorretti, Mini Mathur, Sharmila Khanna, Madhu Shah and Shaheen Abbas walked the ramp of her wearing giant gold necklaces - some resembling armour plates, while others had chains streaming down from huge collars. All the ladies carried leopard print bags. Her colored jewelry was impressive too, with tribal and aztec elements in bright and vibrant colors.
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For this discussion, I've uploaded two pdf files
The first file is intended to be a resource for pathologists, epidemiologists and cancer researchers. It contains about 650 neoplasms, each with its age distribution. Details of the graphic represenations of the data are available in the file.
Most tumors have a simple, smooth age distribution, with a single peak. The graph of cancer rates (not occurrences), normalized against the age distribution of a standard U.S. population, often produces highest rates at the upper age range (because cancers in the elderly occur within a relatively small population of super-annuated individuals).
A typical cancer with one peak visible on a graph of occurrences (top) and of rates of occurrence normalized against a standard U.S. population (bottom). Click to see larger image.
Not all cancers have a single age-of-occurrence peak. Some have two or more peaks of occurrence.
I've provided a file that lists cancers with multimodal age distributions (i.e., more than one peak in the age distribution for the neoplasm):
There a about two dozen such cancers (out of about 650 listed in the seerdist.pdf file). Here are two sample pages from the bimode.pdf file:
Cancers with two peaks. Pairs of graphs are 1) occurrences by age and 2) normalized rates. Click to see larger image
By examining these two files and by correlating these observations with known features of the included cancers, we can draw important conclusions about neoplasms in general and the bimodal tumors, in particular.
Next blog on this topic.
-© 2009 Jules J. Berman
In June, 2014, my book, entitled Rare Diseases and Orphan Drugs: Keys to Understanding and Treating the Common Diseases was published by Elsevier. The book builds the argument that our best chance of curing the common diseases will come from studying and curing the rare diseases.
I urge you to read more about my book. There's a generous preview of the book at the Google Books site.
tags: common disease, orphan disease, orphan drugs, genetics of disease, disease genetics, rules of disease biology, rare disease, pathology, epidemiology, neoplasms


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Despite his Masters collapse, Jordan Spieth still a class act
AUGUSTA, Ga.
Perhaps it really is true that the Masters does not start until the back nine on Sunday. A lot can end there, too. The notion that Jordan Spieth is a soaring comet and an invincible Augusta National figure crashed hard there on Sunday.
Where it all leaves Spieth is up to fate and to him, not necessarily in that order. What happened after he made the turn could be a turning point, one way or another. As long as the Masters is played, he never will be forgotten for the five-stroke lead that became a crushing three-shot defeat.
"It's a tough one," he said after enduring a double jolt: suffering a meltdown that featured a weekend hacker's quadruple- bogey 7 on the 12th hole, then having to perform the defending champion's duty of helping his successor into the green jacket.
Spieth is a sportsman and a good soul. So he stood there and did his best to eke out a wan smile as Danny Willett accepted golf's most coveted prize and all the accolades that seemed sure to be headed Spieth's way.
At the 10th tee, the 22-year-old from Texas appeared on his way to immortal turf. Only Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods ever have won back-to- back Masters, and none of them did it at so young an age. Spieth looked like a cinch to be the first to win the same major two years in a row in wire-to-wire fashion.
Then it all just collapsed. It was as if he suddenly realized that golf is just not that easy, that the Masters is a beast, that he still is really only a kid.
The week here began with a celebration of the fact that it has been 30 years since Nicklaus won the Masters at the ripe old age of 46. It ended with a reminder that this was the 20th anniversary of Greg Norman's epic collapse to Faldo (who until Sunday was the only Englishman ever to win the green jacket) and the fifth anniversary of Rory McIlroy's back-nine meltdown.
It is a rough game. That is mostly because, as someone once said, it is played on a course that is 5½ inches long — from the left ear to the right ear. When you do not have full confidence in your swing, funny things happen.
Spieth had been struggling ever since Friday, when he was coming off a first-round 66. He never did walk away from the field, as he had last year. He allowed many players back in the hunt after a 3-over-par stumble on the last two holes Saturday. The champ was leading, but he was on the ropes.
Cameron McCormick, his swing coach, made an emergency trip back to Augusta from Dallas on Sunday to help a pupil who admitted having "my B-minus game, tee to green." The teacher's voice helped, but as Nicklaus often says, you don't have your coach out there on the course with you.
A golfer has only the voice inside his own head, and that was no help when Spieth hit a weak tee shot and approach on 10 for bogey and a poor drive on 11 for bogey, then hit two balls into the water on 12 for the quadruple.
It was tough to watch. And it was not a matter of being too aggressive, as Arnold Palmer (who shares a locker with Spieth here at Augusta) had been in blowing a seven-stroke lead on the back nine at the 1966 U.S. Open. Just the opposite. "It was a dream-come-true front nine," Spieth said. "And I knew par was good enough. Maybe that was what hurt me. I just wasn't aggressive at the ball.
"Big picture, this one will hurt," he said. "It will take a while."
Who knows how long? What if he is up by three on No. 10 at the U.S. or British Open? If character counts, he will be just fine. People who follow golf even casually have grown to love Spieth for the classy way he has handled enormous success. He is grounded by his family, including a younger special-needs sister around whom his world revolves.
It will be a total shock — even more stunning than his meltdown — if he doesn't bounce back and handle severe failure with the same grace.


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There's a new boat causing a stir amongst those looking for a gameboat that doubles as a cruiser.
Laurie Toms says that during his many years in the boatbuilding industry he has seen what to do and what not to do when building a boat. He started out building timber boats before spending seven years at Riviera and then Black Watch.
Laurie has now put together a team of shipwrights from the old school and set up his own boatbuilding yard "Eureka Cruisers" in his hometown of Murwillumbah.
The first boat to come out of the yard is the Eureka 42. It's essentially a gameboat design that can double as a cruiser. The boat is also an example of how Australian boatbuilders can take on the imports and match them, or in this case, better them, for quality and price.
The Eureka is a traditional gameboat design with a big 10.2m2 cockpit, which is graced by a top-of-the-line Reelax game chair. It's so well built that it's almost a shame to use it.
The sides of the cockpit are padded for when the crew wants to do some bottom fishing and, while they were not included on the test boat, there are moulds for a live bait tank and a tuna tube in the big transom to complement the lift-out kill tanks in the teak cockpit floor.
The deck wash is unique. It's virtually a modified 40mm fire hose that makes short work of washing any debris outthrough the scuppers.
The 750mm high gunwales have teak infills and provide 430mm wide side decks, it's an easy stroll to the bow.
The standard freezer and sink sit at the back of the cockpit on the saloon bulkhead, with the walk-down access to the moulded engine room beside it.
How often have you gone into an engine room for normal engine checks at sea and been unable to find a pair of earmuffs ? Laurie has positioned a pair on a special bracket at the top of the companionway. It's only a small thing, but it shows the attention to detail and thought that has gone into this boat.
The boat is powered by a couple of 575hp C9 Caterpillar ACERT electronic marine diesel engines mounted in a neat fully-moulded engine room with all wiring, fuel and water connections colour-coded. The Cats drive a pair of bronze 26 x 31.5in props.
There is also the option of C12 Caterpillars or twin Cummins QSM 11s.
There is nothing particularly new about the boat, as Laurie says. He has stuck to proven boatbuilding principles. The saloon, finished in warm teak, includes a pull-out bunk that, when not in use, sits under the settee. The dinette sits opposite the midships galley and up front there are three Pullman bunks and an owner's cabin with a separate head. The bunk arrangement sleeps seven in total.
Lift up the hatch in the Antico-finished galley floor and it reveals a huge machinery storage room. One thing this boat doesn't lack is storage space.
The driving position under the flybridge hardtop, which has been moulded in one piece, has a good all-around view with enough room to walk behind the driver's Reelax seat to get to the passenger seat without disturbing the driver. The controls are mounted either side of the wheel in true gameboat style, in front of a Simrad electronics package and there is a built-in pod ready to take Palm Beach controls.
"It's surprising what we have managed to fit into a boat this size," says Laurie.
If you like driving boats, you will love this one. The design gives the hull a big flare in the bow that has a sharp entry and a variable deadrise that flows to 14 degrees at the transom to give it a bigger planning area, making it nimble and better when backing down on a big fish. Combined with the wide 4.55m beam, which gives it stability at trolling speed and at rest, the Eureka is designed for the open ocean.
There are trim tabs fitted but unless there is a decent crosswind working on the flybridge they are not needed. The boat rises up on the plane smooth and then settles down to run flat with an easy entry through the water. This translates into good fuel economy and range of around 423nm at a cruising speed of 22 knots.
Open the throttles up to the maximum 2550rpm and the boat is charging along at 33 knots and using 216L of fuel per hour, both sides. Drop the speed back to, say, a 7-knot trolling speed and the fuel usage drops to a miserly 8L per hour. The boat has a sweet spot at 2100rpm and will run all day at 22-24 knots. Weight doesn't seem to make a difference to the performance of the boat. On the day of the test, there were four people on board and a full load of fuel.
The Eureka 42 is designed for commercial as well as recreational use this is a big plus. All it needs to meet the USL Code is to fit a liferaft and add some extra safety equipment.
The Eureka 42 certainly turned heads on the Tweed, and at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show where it was unveiled in May. So much so that one prospective buyer is flying down from Darwin to have another look at it.
"We pride ourselves on the quality and workmanship," says Laurie. "We set out to build a good, all-round, Aussie product, as good as the US imports."
The team of seven shipwrights and a couple of contractors have worked for some 18 months to develop and build the prototype. Now the pace is ramping up, and Eureka plan to build six boats a year.
Sadly, the original engineer on the project, John McCabe, died the day the first boat hit the water and didn't get to see it running. However, an indication of the engineering expertise that has gone into the boat was seen when the new engineer went to align the shafts that had been installed a month or so before. He found them to be in perfect alignment.
The price is also surprising for a boat that has so much in it. The base price is $858,000 plus GST. The test boat had a few options, including the Reelax Maxi 2000 outriggers, the 81.6kg (180lb) game chair, teak cockpit floor and the Simrad electronics package.


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Have you ever heard about this Vatican advanced technology telescope which was called the Vatican's Project Lucifer.
As stated in Wikipedia, the 1.8 meter Alice P. Lennon Telescope and its Thomas J. Bannan Astrophysics Facility, known together as the Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope (VATT), is a Gregorian telescope observing in the optical and infrared which achieved 'first light', the first starlight to pass through the telescope onto a detector, in 1993.
LUCIFER which stands for "Large Binocular Telescope Near-infrared Utility with Camera and Integral Field Unit for Extragalactic Research," said to be a chilled instrument attached to a telescope in Arizona.
The LUCIFER device at Mt. Graham, which the Vatican denies being connected to, it is curiously described on the Vatican Observatory website as NASA AND THE VATICAN'S INFRARED TELESCOPE CALLED LUCIFER—A German built, NASA and The Vatican owned and funded infrared telescope for looking at PLANET X and NEMESIS."
Caltech researchers have found evidence suggesting there may be a "Planet X" deep in the solar system. Read more http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/planetx


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Picture book based on the true story of Diana Hopkins, the ten year old poster child for the WWII Victory Garden at the White House. Illustrated by the very talented Jen Hill.
Diana Hopkins lived in a white house. THE White House. World War II is in full force across the seas. It's 1943, President Roosevelt is in office, and Diana's father, Harry Hopkins, is his chief advisor. Diana wants to be part of the war effort. After some well-intentioned missteps (her quarantine sign on her father's office door was not well-received), the President requests her help with his newest plan for the country's survival: Victory Gardens!
Based on the true story of how Diana Hopkins started her own Victory Garden on the White House lawn under the tutelage of Eleanor Roosevelt. With dedication and patience, she showed the nation that the war effort started first on the homefront.
Winner 2017 Storytelling World Resource Awards Honor
Top 10 nominee Missouri Show-Me Reader Award 2018-2019
Top 20 nominee 2017-18 Georgia Children's Book Award (Picture Storybook)
Nominee 2017-18 Triple Crown Gallery Award
A Junior Library Guild Selection
An Amazon Best Book of the Month (May 2016)
* Starred Review School Library Connection
Carbone's straightforward text features just the right details to engage children. It is complemented by Hill's mix of simple line drawings and muted colors that evoke the era's austerity. . . . An important piece of our history brought down to a child's level.
~ Kirkus Reviews
A 10-year-old living in President Franklin D. Roosevelt's White House finds a way to contribute to the WWII effort in Carbone's (Heroes of the Surf) endearing picture book, based on a true story. . . . An author's note includes a photograph of a young Diana with Eleanor Roosevelt and offers more information about the success of the WWII Victory Garden movement.
~ Publisher's Weekly
* "Carbone's depiction is lively and entertaining. Jen Hill's line drawings with muted gray and pastels add to the austerity of the period. Students will learn how small efforts can have greater results as well as see a human side of World War II's home front."
~ School Library Connection *Starred Review


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Oh yeah, I should probably finish Banana Fish…
You'll have to excuse my tardiness. Falling behind on Banana Fish was not my plan but it just sort of happened anyway. Life got a little bit busier and tiring for me and as always, I had to prioritize my attention, time, and energy on newer shows to keep blogging afloat. I was hoping to compensate by cranking out Quickies but the thing is that I still need to find time to watch it and that sadly was trickier than I wanted. Fortunately, I'm now on break for the holidays so I can now give Banana Fish my fullest attention. All I ask of you, the reader, is to bear with me and to please refrain from giving spoilers. I actually have no idea how this anime ends and I'd like to keep it that way.
Anyway, here I am at Episode 16. Ash breaks out of the mental institute and decides to escort Alexis so that he can use him as living proof to the press of Banana Fish's existence. Max and Ibe infiltrate the building to rescue Ash and the entire hospital staff is on lookout while Golzine sits by and watches, refusing to help them. That all may sound intense but the reality is that this episode may be one of Banana Fish's attempts at comedy.
Ash may be making his daring escape but a lot of what happens get pretty absurd. Alexis's soulless body proves to be a nuisance that Ash has to chuck and carry around (and I do mean, chuck). Golzine idly watches everything as an act of spite towards the people who wanted to remove him from the Banana Fish agenda. He's essentially trolling is what I'm trying to say. Even though Max and Ibe are here to help, they unintentionally make it harder for Ash to leave the building. At one point, you have Ash and Alexis on the top of an elevator and Max and Ibe accidentally halt the elevator during a fight with a guard, causing the former two to topple and hang onto the edge for dear life. In another, Max chucks an unconscious guard down a garbage chute…which Ash happens to be climbing down from. I think you can take a hint to figure out what happens from there.
None of this is even the oddest scene however. No, no, the peak of wacky hijinks is when Ash, Max, and Ibe stumble upon a security guard and a nurse having sex and Max comes up with the "brilliant" plan of knocking them out and taking their uniforms. And of course, Ash is the one who gets the nurse's uniform…what on Earth did he use to puff up his chest?…
I'm not sure how I completely feel about all this. I realize that absurdities is par for the course with Banana Fish but this episode leaned so heavily in that direction that it started to feel a bit baffling. Like, is this really part of the same show where Ash was forced to kill one of his best friends and later gunned down everyone in Golzine's mansion as revenge? Were it not for involving the same characters, I'd think I was watching a very difference show. That said, I did find the events that transpired funny. I particularly laughed a lot over Ash, Max, and Ibe's inability to find each other for much of the episode. The tone may be strange here but at least this episode got out of me the reaction it was aiming for.
Hopefully, things will take a more serious tone as Ash decides to temporarily part ways with Max and Ibe to look for Eiji. If I recall, Eiji is with Sing so I'm not terribly concerned for the former's safety. In fact, I'm more worried about Ash as his bond with Eiji continues to be both his biggest strength but also his biggest weakness.
Thanks for reading!


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Tamara de Lempicka, born in Warsaw, is as well known for her extraordinary beauty as she is for her paintings.
In 1917, the Russian Revolution forced Tamara and her husband to flee Poland and settle in Paris.
It was in Paris that she emerged as one of the foremost painters of the Art Deco period. Her works resemble advertisements from the 1920s and 1930s and the Golden Era of Hollywood in the 1940s. The subjects painted by this fiercely independent woman included wealthy, intelligent and sometimes the most unusual characters as well as her favorite calla lilies.
She moved to the US in the 1930s. Lempickas paintings are in private and museum collections worldwide. She is being rediscovered by new audiences in the recent museum exhibitions in San Francisco, Boston, London and Vienna.


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This classic Japanese dish is usually made with meat broth and ingredients but why not make use of the traditional use of miso and vegan friendly ramen noodles to create a vegan version? A twist on the traditional yields a deliciously simple savoury breakfast, lunch or dinner. I used forbidden rice ramen and genmai (brown… Continue reading Japanese Vegan Ramen Bowl
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Little Jo Berry's Stellar Opening. Queues for days, treats for weeks!
You must have heard about the anticipated opening of Little Jo Berry's Coffee and Eats. Did you attend the opening celebrations yesterday? It was legitimately a big deal. Vegans are very loyal. When they are still sad about the loss of a great bakery and one of its former bakers rises up to create an… Continue reading Little Jo Berry's Stellar Opening. Queues for days, treats for weeks!
Pink Fluff Banana Smoothie
AKA the easiest smoothie ever! This crowd pleaser has the prettiest colour and best flavour. It's perfect pre or post workout, at work as a mobile breakfast or for the little ones. It tastes like cotton candy but it naturally sweetened so what's not to love? Make one today! Ingredients 1 cup of frozen strawberries… Continue reading Pink Fluff Banana Smoothie
Daily Eats: zesty cream sauce pasta and grilled veggies
Welcome to the Daily Eats section of the blog. Featuring easy and delicious dishes which we make at home, serve to friends and bring anywhere from potlucks to work lunches. We think everyone can become a vegan chef with great skills and can learn to love the art of cooking at home. These recipes will… Continue reading Daily Eats: zesty cream sauce pasta and grilled veggies
Socially Savvy Tips for Vegans
For new vegans and vets alike. Staying vegan is most successful when you have the key to balancing old friendships and tradition with new information, habits and friends. Here are my top tips: Make your friends vegan food / let your friends make you something vegan Want to win over your friends to your cause?… Continue reading Socially Savvy Tips for Vegans
7 Vegan Swaps to Simplify your Life
Many people say "I could probably go vegan if it weren't for cream in coffee / the taste of cheese / having to read every label..etc etc". I think those people are at a point where they can see themselves giving up the big ticket items such as red meat and bacon but are hesitant… Continue reading 7 Vegan Swaps to Simplify your Life
The PlantKind Lifestyle Directory
Ottawa vegan lifestyle shops, brands and tips By Jane Kearnan den Bak Vegan Friendly Shops clothes + shoes + accessories Green Tree 358 Richmond Rd http://www.greentreeecofashion.ca Flock Boutique 1275 Wellington St W http://flockboutique.ca Road Trip 24-B York St http://www.roadtripclothing.com Trustfund 493 Sussex Drive http://www.trustfundboutique.com Nordstrom 50 Rideau St (in Rideau… Continue reading The PlantKind Lifestyle Directory
The PlantKind Life Directory
The ultimate handbook for any vegan! keep this guide with you as your secret weapon for all things vegan friendly: restaurants, venues, stores and resources. You'll never be left without an ethical option with this guide. Our newly updated PlantKind Directory- Ottawa Vegan Restaurant Directory


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The very first time I wore anything from QUEENS was when I was in a half panic, not knowing what to wear, only 30 minutes before the start of the finals for Mr. Virtual World that was held on June 6. I was running out of time and I had no idea what I should wear nor had I anything styled.
So out of desperation, I decided to teleport to a new store I had never yet visited. That was QUEENS, a relatively new brand which I had always wanted to visit but hadn't yet found any time to go shopping.
QUEENS was a very elegant store with lots of very attractive outfits. It had a lot of gorgeous gowns as well as some very dressy cocktail dresses. Since that day, this is still my second QUEENS gown which my beloved partner Aris sent to me a few days ago.
Katerina is a gown that has a very big skirt that is all lace. The bodice part uses both lace and solid fabric with a very elegant cut which was almost fresh to the eye that has grown accustomed to the very revealing and bold cuts that you see often in the market.
I decided to style this to make a very classic and authentic look and matched it with a diamond jewelry set from Virtual Impressions. Red nails and lip colour add the finishing touch to this classic elegance.
Gown: QUEENS, Katerina
Jewelry: Virtual Impressions, Cheryl Jewelry Set in Platinum & Diamonds
Nails: Candy Nail, #P006 Long Nails Red
Hair: BooN, XFE275 Hair (Black)
Posted by Kay Fairey, Agency Director and model for Boulevard Agency, Miss Virtual World Modeling Academy CEO, LOOK Elite Models COO, Team edo Director and writer for the Best of SL Magazine.


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Two things to confess before we get into the review of Born To Walk by Dan Rubinstein:
- I love to walk. We don't have a car and I walk everywhere. So, Rubinstein is kind of preaching to the choir with this book.
- I know Dan. He's a great guy. But what i never knew, and I don't know how this is possible, is that he is even more into walking than I am.
I loved this book. With every page I was screaming, 'Yes, yes! He's got it so right!'. There are a lot of problems in the world and Rubinstein knows walking can't solve them all, but it might be a step in the right direction. Obesity? Diabetes? Climate change? Social alienation? Depression? Yep, walking's got those covered. Bottom line, walking is an inclusive activity (it can be done by almost anyone), that is affordable and can actually save you money. It also contributes to better mental and physical well-being, a sense of community, can lower your carbon footprint in an instant.
The thing is, Rubinstein says it all so much better than I can. Even the subtitle of Born To Walk: The Transformative Power of A Pedestrian Act, shows that Rubinstein is a clever guy who can write and argue a point in an entertaining fashion. Go ahead, see for yourself, read a sample of Born To Walk and be transformed.
Who would like this book? While Born to Walk is ostensibly about walking, it is also a bit of a personal memoir. Rubinstein is at a crossroads in his life and walking provides the balm to get through it. It is full of personal stories about those he walks with: police on the beat, members of Canada's First Nations, hikers, you name it.
I received a copy of this book for review consideration from the publish via NetGalley.


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Multitenant is the biggest architectural change of Oracle 12c and the enabler of many new database options in the years to come. Therefore I have decided to write over the time, few blog posts with basic examples of what should be done and not in a multitenant database environment.
Rule #1 – What should not be done
If you are a CDB DBA, always pay attention to which container you are connected to and remember that application data should be stored on Application PDB only!
Unfortunately this golden rule is not-enforced by the RDBMS, but it is left in our responsibility as shown on the example below:
oracle@lxoel7n01:~/ [CDB_TEST] sqlplus / as sysdba SQL*Plus: Release 188.8.131.52.0 Production on Wed Sep 21 18:28:23 2016 Copyright (c) 1982, 2014, Oracle. All rights reserved. Connected to: Oracle Database 12c Enterprise Edition Release 220.127.116.11.0 - 64bit Production With the Partitioning, Automatic Storage Management, OLAP, Advanced Analytics and Real Application Testing options CDB$ROOT SQL> CDB$ROOT SQL> show user USER is "SYS" CDB$ROOT SQL> show con_name CON_NAME ------------------------------ CDB$ROOT
Once connected to the ROOT container let see if I can mistakenly create an application table:
CDB$ROOT SQL> CREATE TABLE EMP_1 (emp_id NUMBER, emp_name VARCHAR2(25), start_date DATE, emp_status VARCHAR2(10) DEFAULT 'ACTIVE', resume CLOB); 2 3 4 5 6 Table created. CDB$ROOT SQL> desc emp_1 Name Null? Type ----------------------------------- -------- ---------------------------- EMP_ID NUMBER EMP_NAME VARCHAR2(25) START_DATE DATE EMP_STATUS VARCHAR2(10) RESUME CLOB CDB$ROOT SQL> insert into emp_1 values (1, 'Emiliano', sysdate, 'active', ' '); 1 row created. CDB$ROOT SQL> commit; Commit complete. CDB$ROOT SQL> select * from emp_1; EMP_ID EMP_NAME START_DAT EMP_STATUS RESUME ---------- ------------------------- --------- ---------- ---------------- 1 Emiliano 21-SEP-16 active CDB$ROOT SQL> show con_name CON_NAME ------------------------------ CDB$ROOT
The answer is "YES" and the consequences can be devastating…
Rule #2 – Overview of Local and Common Entities
Non-schema entities can be created as local or common. Local entities exist only in one PDB similar to a non-CDB architecture, while Common entities exist in every current and future container.
List of possible Local / Common entities in a Multitenant database:
- Users
- Roles
- Profiles
- Audit Policies
All Local entities are created from the local PDB and all Common entities are created from the CDB$ROOT container.
Common-user-defined Users, Roles and Profiles require a standard database prefix, defined by the spfile parameter COMMON_USER_PREFIX:
SQL> show parameter common_user_prefix NAME TYPE VALUE --------------------------------- ----------- ----------------- common_user_prefix string C##
Example of Common User creation:
SQL> CREATE USER C##CDB_DBA1 IDENTIFIED BY PWD CONTAINER=ALL; User created. SQL> SELECT con_id, username, user_id, common 2 FROM cdb_users where username='C##CDB_DBA1' ORDER BY con_id; CON_ID USERNAME USER_ID COMMON ---------- -------------------- ---------- ------ 1 C##CDB_DBA1 102 YES 2 C##CDB_DBA1 101 YES 3 C##CDB_DBA1 107 YES 4 C##CDB_DBA1 105 YES 5 C##CDB_DBA1 109 YES ...
Example of Local user creation:
SQL> show con_name CON_NAME ------------------------------ MYPDB SQL> CREATE USER application IDENTIFIED BY pwd CONTAINER=CURRENT; User created.
If we try to create a Local User from the CDB$ROOT container the following error occurs: ORA-65049: creation of local user or role is not allowed in CDB$ROOT
SQL> show con_name CON_NAME ------------------------------ CDB$ROOT SQL> CREATE USER application IDENTIFIED BY pwd CONTAINER=CURRENT; CREATE USER application IDENTIFIED BY pwd CONTAINER=CURRENT * ERROR at line 1: ORA-65049: creation of local user or role is not allowed in CDB$ROOT
Rule #3 – Application should connect through user-defined database services only
We have been avoiding to create user-defined database services for many years, sometimes even for RAC databases. But in Multitenet or Singletenant architecture the importance of user-defined database service is even greater. For each CDB and PDB Oracle is still automatically creating a default service, but as in the past the default services should never be exposed to the applications.
To create user-defined database service in stand-alone environment use the package DBMS_SERVICE while connected to the corresponding PDB:
BEGIN DBMS_SERVICE.CREATE_SERVICE( SERVICE_NAME => 'mypdb_app.emilianofusaglia.net', NETWORK_NAME => 'mypdb_app.emilianofusaglia.net', FAILOVER_METHOD => ... ); DBMS_SERVICE.START_SERVICE('mypdp_app.emilianofusaglia.net '); END; /
The database services will not start automatically after opening a PDB! Create a database trigger for this purpose.
To create user-defined database service in clustered environment use the srvctl utility from the corresponding RDBMS ORACLE_HOME:
oracle@oel7n01:~/ [EFU1] srvctl add service -db EFU \ > -pdb MYPDB -service mypdb_app.emilianofusaglia.net \ > -failovertype SELECT -failovermethod BASIC \ > -failoverdelay 2 -failoverretry 90
List all CDB database services order by Container ID:
SQL> SELECT con_id, name, pdb FROM v$services ORDER BY con_id; CON_ID NAME PDB ---------- --------------------------------------- ----------------- 1 EFUXDB CDB$ROOT <-- CDB Default Service 1 SYS$BACKGROUND CDB$ROOT <-- CDB Default Service 1 SYS$USERS CDB$ROOT <-- CDB Default Service 1 EFU.emilianofusaglia.net CDB$ROOT <-- CDB Default Service 1 EFU_ADMIN.emilianofusaglia.net CDB$ROOT <-- CDB User-defined Service 3 mypdb.emilianofusaglia.net MYPDB <-- PDB Default Service 3 mypdb_app.emilianofusaglia.net MYPDB <-- PDB User-defined Service 7 rows selected.
EZCONNECT to a PDB using the user-defined service:
sqlplus <username>/<password>@<host_name>:<local-listener-port>/<service-name> sqlplus application/pwd@oel7c-scan:1522/mypdb_app.emilianofusaglia.net
Rule #4 – Backup/Recovery strategy in Multitenant
As database administrator one of the first responsibility to fulfil is the "Backup/Recovery" strategy. The migration to multitenant database, due to the high level of consolidation density requires to review existing procedures. Few infrastructure operations, like creating a Data Guard or executing a backup, have been shifted from per-database to per-container consolidating the number of tasks.
RMAN in 12c covers all CDB, PDB backup/restore combinations, even though the best practice suggests to run the daily backup at CDB level, and in case of restore needed, the granularity goes down to the single block of one PDB. Below are reported few basic backup/restore operations in Multitenant environment.
Backup a full CDB:
RMAN> connect target /; RMAN> backup database plus archivelog;
Backup a list of PDBs:
RMAN> connect target /; RMAN> backup pluggable database mypdb, hrpdb plus archivelog;
Backup one PDB directly connecting to it:
RMAN> connect target email@example.com; RMAN> backup incremental level 0 database;
Backup a PDB tablespace:
RMAN> connect target /; RMAN> backup tablespace mypdb:system;
Generate RMAN report:
RMAN> report need backup pluggable database mypdb;
Complete PDB Restore
RMAN> connect target /; RMAN> alter pluggable database mypdb close; RMAN> restore pluggable database mypdb; RMAN> recover pluggable database mypdb; RMAN> alter pluggable database mypdb open;
Rule #5 – Before moving to Multitenant
Oracle Multitenant has introduced many architectural changes that force the DBA to evolve how databases are administered. My last golden rule suggests to thoroughly study the multitenant/singletenant architecture before starting any implementation.
During my experiences implementing multitenant/singletenant architectures, I found great dependencies with the following database areas:
- Provisioning/Decommissioning
- Patching and Upgrade
- Backup/recovery
- Capacity Planning and Management
- Tuning
- Separation of duties between CDB and PDB


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Over the years the science fiction genre Steampunk has exploded into books, comics and Steampunk conventions taking place around the country and now Titan Books with Steampunk Oriental Laboratory has put out an incredible magazine-style book on Steampunk fashion and gizmos. Steampunk Style: The Complete Illustrated Guide for Contraptors, Gizmologists and Primocogglers Everywhere! has everything a Steampunk wannabe wants.
There is 164 pages with photos, art, step-by-step instructions, hints of how to build, and tools on nice glossy paper stock. The magazine-style book is divided into 3 chapters: 1) The Gallery, which consists of nice and clear photos of fashion and gadgets. 2) The Making of Steampunk Creations, which a guide on building various Steampunk gadgets. 3) DIY Antique Interiors, which is a step-by-step guide on building Steampunk furniture, appliances and stationery items.
The DIY instructions are clear and the photographs are sharp and detailed. Even beginners can think of building something Steampunk-inspired. If you are tired of cosplaying anime or manga characters or not feeling the superhero Halloween costumes, then check this Steampunk Style book. Make cool DIY fashion and gadgets to be the talk of your geeky circle of friends.
Title: Steampunk Style – The Complete Illustrated Guide for Contraptors, Gizmologists and Primocogglers Everywhere!
Authors: Steampunk Oriental Laboratory
Publisher: Titan Books
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Fri, 7 June 2013
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(I say it's 73 but it's really episode 74! You can't hire good help these days. ;-)
Opening Theme: Lock You Up Closing Theme: Louie Louie Both performed by the University of Rhode Island Ram Marching Band under the direction of Brian Cardany.
Direct download: episode_74.mp3
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Wednesday, December 19, 2007
We're down to the final two and a half weeks until my due date. I still can't believe I'm this close to delivery day. This pregnancy has zipped by so quickly, I almost feel like I need a bit more time. I said almost! We've been so preoccupied with house stuff and the possibility of moving, that it was hard to get into baby-readiness mode. Now that we know we'll be staying right here for at least another month or so, I've switched modes and have begun preparing for the arrival of our sweet baby.
Preparing this time around is quite different from our previous births. Rather than packing a bag and thinking through what I'll need to take to the hospital, I'm setting things up for our first home birth. Yesterday, we did some rearranging in our bedroom to accommodate the cradle and a table for birth supplies. I also washed all the baby linens and the car seat cover. I still need to pull out the neutral clothes and get those washed, but other than that, we're ready.....I think!
For those of you who may be interested in keeping up with the progress of my labor, I am going to try to live blog the event. I thought it was very cool to read the labor/births of Stephanie and Kim C while they were happening, so I'll do my best to post as much as possible, or at least have others post for me! This will be really great for family and friends who are far away. I'll zip out an email when I go into labor with the blog link. We'll see what happens.....
If you think of us, please keep us in prayer as we approach the big day. We thank God in advance for this gift and pray that He will allow us to have a safe and wonderful delivery at home!
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We've been praying for your house situation! How is it looking for getting the new house?ReplyDelete
Kim, so far there have been several delays on the new house, which has been to our advantage since we have not yet sold our house. The new one won't be completed until mid Jan.ReplyDelete
So......we're still just patiently waiting for a buyer.
Wow, how exciting to be getting ready for your first homebirth. This may be the first of many! I will keep you in my prayers!ReplyDelete
I'll certainly be praying for a quick and easy homebirth, and anxious to hear about it. Give Janet my love!ReplyDelete
I will look forward to reading about the labor...what a blessing for us so far away! Love youReplyDelete
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I made this scrapbook page the other day and wanted to share it with you since I used the Ice Cream Parlor Designer Series Paper (DSP). I traced the chipboard on Old Olive Paper cut out and glued to the Chipboard. After the glue was dry, I rubbed Versamark ink all over it and embossed with clear embossing powder. Other than that, the page was really easy. These photos of my boy are a few years old and were taken in San Diego. I miss southern California.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Easy Stampin' Up! Ice Cream Parlor scrapbook page
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When the merge agent synchronizes it might be the case that an insert, update or a delete cannot be applied at the partner. This could be because of a particular constraint or trigger.
What happens in this case. By default there is a conflict reported but no error. At this stage the data is out of sync and until we sort out the conflict it'll stay like that.
There is an alternative though. The merge agent may send a compensating change back to the source partner to undo the failed change i.e. delete the source record in the case of a failed insert at the partner. This all occurs in the same synchronization session and there is no error.
In sp_addmergearticle there is a special parameter which can enable this behaviour: @compensate_for_errors. By default it is set to 'false'.
This is not exposed in the SQL Server Management Studio so you'll need to set it using scripts : either sp_changemergearticle or sp_addmergearticle.
When @compensate_for_errors is set to true, there will be a conflict registered in the conflict viewer. In the case of an insert being compensated by a delete, the conflict viewer will show "A row insert at 'xxx' could not be propagated to 'yyy'. This failure can be caused by a constraint violation. …". The offending row still exists at the xxx partner. On the next synchronization the row is removed from xxx by a compensating delete. We have data converged at this stage. Slight issue that the conflict still exists in the conflict viewer and needs manually removing but no big deal.


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There is no nobility in poverty; that is to say, there are beautiful people who are poor, but being poor does not necessarily make you beautiful.
There is no sense in relishing poverty.
We serve no purpose by being small, and we can best help others from a position of strength; not weakness.
Take a vow of total abundance.
Declare that you believe in balance, and therefore, full spectrum inner and outer (spiritual and worldly) wealth and empowerment, also known as freedom.
The lie that you can't make money doing what you love is just a projection of your self-accepted unworthiness. We are all worthy of abundance.
The great Earth is abundant, and we are its stewards; endless wealth is ours.
We have the wealth of the universe; it's all accessible, but you have to claim the abundance.
You don't have to be poor to be deeply spiritual, and in fact, spirituality can bring every type of wealth there is to be had.
What the world needs more than anything are more spiritual millionaires and spiritual billionaires; the world needs conscious leadership! Maybe that leader is you.
Money is not a problem in the world; hard hearts are the real problem – the hard hearts of both the rich and the poor.
Unkind and selfish people, whether they be rich or poor, live in abject poverty.
Yes, you have permission to make money – lots of it.
Let your wealth aid in funding your passions, visions and hopes for others.
And like all energy, such as time, effort, money and thought – spend it compassionately, purposefully and in service of others.
For those who say money is evil or that it hardens your heart; speak for yourself – that's only your relationship with money.
Money only magnifies and extends who you already are.
Negative people who criticize and judge others just because they have money, spend their scant resources of time and effort foolishly and with a mean spirit.
I became rich because I have a rich heart.
I became wealthy because I spent my poverty well and kindly. Open yourself to the possibility of your total empowerment! Contrary to what you may think, real leadership is not about superiors and their followers.
Leadership is not about the senseless accumulation of wealth and power.
Proper leadership concerns itself with what it does with its power to serves others. The endgame of leadership is fostering dignity in the lives of others.
Real leaders want to create and empower other leaders; only the phonies hog it all for themselves.
Real leaders spend more of their energy helping others than helping themselves.
Real leadership is less about leading and more about service.
Real leadership is about giving and carrying the dreams and hopes of others in your heart every step of the way. The distinguishing characteristic of a true leader is pure elation in seeing others prosper.
It is time that spiritual people open themselves to total abundance without shame or guilt. The world needs more conscious and caring leaders who are empowered, not only with integrity and big hearts but with cold hard cash!
Embrace the resources that can help bring more positivity, compassion, understanding, and change into the world!


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Hawat describes relationship with Berri as excellent, says he will take on administration development dossier
Member of the "Republic Parliamentary Bloc", MP Ziad Hawat, disclosed Sunday that "the relationship with House Speaker Nabih Berri is excellent and mutual communication is continuously ongoing, especially during this period involving the government formation."
In an interview with Radio "Voice of Lebanon" this morning, Hawat highlighted the need for the upcoming government to include in its ministerial statement "basic national principles", stressing that "there are a lot of responsibilities that must begin immediately."
"Our goal is not quotas and popularity, but rather what we aim for is to combat corruption, and the Prime Minister-designate understands the need for our Bloc to be represented within the government and not put under a veto with regards to sovereign portfolios," Hawat underlined.
Over the Parliamentary Committees session scheduled for next Tuesday, Hawat indicated that he will be responsible for the administration development dossier [e-government], noting that "this will free the Lebanese citizen from many burdens and will enable him to carry out his transactions more quickly.
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As Chief Health Strategists of the community, we implement the following initiatives to ensure conditions in which everyone in our community can be healthy.
- Collaborate and engage with community partners to mobilize community action and drive initiatives that address the social determinants of health.
- Engage with community stakeholders to form vibrant, structured, cross-sector partnerships to diversify resources and foster shared funding, services and collective action.
- Seek public health accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) to strengthen GO Health and better serve our community.
- Collect and aggregate timely and relatable data that is accessible to the community. This includes coordinating the Community Health Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan process.
- Pursue innovative funding opportunities to expand financial support for preventative community-level initiatives that address the social determinants of health.
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- Food Safety
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The Diabetes Prevention Program (also known as Prevent T2) is a proven evidence-based lifestyle program for preventing type 2 diabetes. For sixteen weeks, participants meet with a lifestyle coach and small group of people who are making lifestyle changes to prevent diabetes. DPP helps participants make achievable and realistic lasting changes such as eating healthier, including physical activity in their daily lives and improving problem-solving and coping skills. The program is for adults who have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes or are at risk of pre-diabetes and can cut your risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58%. For more information contact [email protected].
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Today is the last full day on the trail, and it really hit me as I woke this morning. I don't want the adventure to be over, but I'm sure there will be another. Our fire was out and we packed our gear for the second to last time. It was kinda sad packing everything up knowing that tonight I will be stealth camping on the beach, so this was the last time I'd pack my hammock on the trail (all kinds of thoughts like that were floating through my head). Once we were packed up and ready to roll, we all took our time slinging our packs on our shoulder before leaving camp and heading out through the sand dunes.
Only having 8 miles to do today, we decided to take it as slow as possible and enjoy the hike by seeing the sights. We stopped at a little motel's restaurant and ate a big burger to fuel our bodies then headed a few miles over to Margaritaville for a few drinks on the beach. Grey Beard even stopped by for a margarita and conversation as we sat in the shade of a micro tiki hut. The water view was exceptional with its blues and greens and the temperature was perfect for lounging around the beach with a cold drink in hand. A few hours passed before we moved just a few miles more down the trail to Peg leg Pete's for more food and a few more beers. We sat in the "Underwhere bar" below the restaurant and had a good time enjoying the local atmosphere. Somehow the day had slipped away rather quickly, and we realized that the sun was going down. We had to wait until sunset anyway to do our last mile in the dark, so that we could set up our camp without being seen.
Arriving at the beach, we were greated by the sounds of waves crashing and a salty breeze blowing off the water. The stars were glowing bright in the clear sky and it was perfect weather to cowboy camp in. We all laid our tarps and sleeping bags out on the edge of the sand dunes and got ready for our last night together. Tomorrow is another short 8 mile day to reach the end of the trail and Grey Beard will be doing the last 6 miles with us. His route on the Blackwater trail ended up being 6 miles shorter than ours, so he wants to even things up, just because. It should be a good day, but I kinda don't want it to happen.
the beach view at margaritaville
Me sitting at the teeny tiny tiki hut
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Much ado has been made recently about the solvency of Detroit's Big Three, and if there's one thing we all know, it's that none of them will be able to make it out of this financial mess without good products. That makes the arrival of the significantly upgraded 2010 Ford Fusion particularly timely. As the bread-butterer of the Ford car lineup, the Fusion has done reasonably well from a sales standpoint, but based as it is on a platform that debuted way back in 2002 with the Mazda 6, it has fallen considerably behind the rest of the class, finishing sixth out of seven in a recent comparison test of family sedans.
While this latest 2010 Fusion isn't totally new, it is vastly updated inside, outside, and under the skin. The new Fusion Sport model marks the first Fusion application of Ford's ubiquitous 3.5-liter V-6, positioned above the four-cylinder and 3.0-liter V-6 offerings, both of which are themselves significantly enhanced for 2010. (A Fusion hybrid model is also available for the first time, and we've found it to be shockingly good.) Given the thorough revisions, we were anxious to get into the 2010 Fusion to see if its dynamics could match its considerably improved interior and exterior styling.
Bold and Macho on the Outside
On the road, the Fusion looks entirely dressier and far more noticeable to the casual observer (and likely, the cops), as this update represents more than a refresh and is closer to a redesign. The redo starts with a newly styled fascia and hood that incorporate some of the cues of Ford's European lineup, such as a lower-intake shape similar to that of the slick Mondeo and the soon-to-be-Americanized Fiesta. Above that, however, lives pure American Ford, with a huge three-bar grille, brooding headlamps, and a tall, domed hood. Ford claims that aerodynamics are considerably improved compared with the first generation. The base model rides on 16-inch wheels and Sport models wear 10-spoke 18-inch wheels, while everything else get 17s standard and have 18s as an option. In back, the beveled taillamps, skirted bumper valance, and contoured decklid add substance and intrigue to what was a painfully dull posterior before, excepting, of course, the vulgar chunks of chrome that housed the taillights.
Soft and Cuddly on the Inside
While the interior is also hugely improved, it breaks little new ground in terms of design or material application. Most improvements focus on climbing the scale of perceived quality, with liberal use of soft materials at touch points all around and low-gloss plastics (except for the piano-black gearshift surround on the Fusion Sport). The electroluminescent instrument cluster is arguably its nicest element: clear, legible, and distinctly upscale with red needles climbing over white script on a conelike, blue and black 3-D background. The thick center stack could be from any mid-size sedan, and regardless of whether or not the Fusion is equipped with the available SYNC infotainment system, it suffers from a serious case of button-itis.
The Fusion does dip into Ford's more recent bag of tricks for its customizable ambient/cupholder lighting system that some of us love and some of us dismiss as mere auto fluff. What's not auto fluff is Ford's latest-gen SYNC infotainment system, which includes things like fuel-price search capability and real-time traffic, all of which has earned praise on our pages before.
The only thing we find truly controversial is the contrasting interior color combos on the Fusion Sport models, which feature bright blue or red leather inserts on the seats and matching rubber-like trim on the dash. The good news is that when you actually sit inside, you can't see the bright leather, leaving only the dash trim to be savored in all its glory. You can also opt for an all-black interior, which would be our choice.
Capable Four-Cylinder, Best Application Yet of 3.5-liter V-6
The Fusion's powertrain lineup has been completely overhauled for 2010 and offers more choices, starting with the four-banger, now enlarged to 2.5 liters from 2.3 and blessed with 15 more hp and 16 additional lb-ft of torque for a total of 175 hp and 172 lb-ft. The manual and automatic transmissions that mate to the four-cylinder each have an additional forward gear this year, too, for a total of six. In spite of its frugal intentions—Ford claims 33 mpg on the highway, but had no figures for city-cycle mpg at the time of this writing—we found the motor to be willing, revvy, and smooth. Ultimate acceleration is on the lazy side of adequate, but the midrange punch is quite satisfying. Ford claims a 0–60 time of 9.5 seconds, but that was the pokey time we recorded in a 2.3-liter car with a five-speed automatic. Additionally, a 2.3-liter Fusion with a five-speed manual was clocked at 8.1 seconds to 60, so we expect the 2010 model to handily outpace Ford's estimates.


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Marvel's Thor: The Dark World just grew by two more demigods. Richard Brake and Clive Russell have been cast in the Alan Taylor–directed film, which is due out November 8, 2013. Brake will play a captain in the elite Einherjar, a warrior team that in the mythology fought alongside Thor on numerous occasions. Blake's credits include playing Joe Chill, the murderer of Bruce Wayne's parents, in Christopher Nolan's 2005 film Batman Begins. Repped by Abrams Artists and Main Title Entertainment, Brake is currently filming The Counselor, which stars Michael Fassbender, Brad Pitt and Cameron Diaz. Russell will play Tyr, the older brother of Thor and Asgard's god of war. Unlike Thor's evil brother Loki, Tyr is a natural son of Odin. Russell recently joined Game Of Thrones' third season as Ser Brynden the Blackfish, a warrior in the House Tully. He also appeared in the Sherlock Holmes franchise.
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Category Archives: Design
Sea Style
Sea style themes have a special place in the decorator's repertoire. The seaside is ever popular, while boats and shells, and fish and starfish make pretty, stylish design motifs, and there is something tranquil and restful about the thought of far blue horizons.
Decorative kitchen tiles
Apart from their decorative function, washability and sturdiness are qualities which make kitchen tiles so suited not only to kitchens, but for other useful rooms like larders, utility rooms, mudrooms and laundries. In addition, the coldness of glazed and unglazed ceramic tiles helps keep worktops cool, ideal for bread and pastry making.
Directors' Chairs
Apart from all the great movies made there, Hollywood is also responsible for the fame of one of the truly great chairs of all time, the directors' chair. A design classic, it is light, portable, and remarkably comfortable. The design goes back to coffer-makers' chairs of the 15th century and eventually to the Roman curule chair.
Limed wood furniture
Several methods of decorating wood exploit its natural grain pattern. Limed wood imitates the old custom of painting wooden furniture with diluted limewash left over from painting the walls in farmhouses. Now, instead of using limewash, liming wax (a mixture of beewax and whiting) is worked into the wood and the surface is polished, leaving the residue of white wax in the grain.
Memory box
It is very nice thing to decorate the home with personal items. The objects that mean something to you and your family. Even better is you made it yourself. Creating a personalised memory box is one of the projects that are so fun to make and such a pleasure to look at or give as a present. The memory box can be filled with a nostalgic collection of family mementos: old black-and-white framed photos, vintage toy cars, someone's favourite dolls, souvenirs from vacations and family trips, a letter for the child to read when they are older, rolled up like a scroll, and other miniature objects.
Interior accessories
As the architect Mies van der Rohe once said, 'God is in the details.' This insight reflects one of the pillars of cheap chic interior style: make the most of accessories. On one hand, they are a home's personal signature – a visual diary of who you are and what you love. On the other, they are the practical objects that you couldn't live without.
Making a mosaic basin splashback
The subject of preventing water from splashing our walls can, quite honestly, be rather dull. Unfortunately we have to be practical about these matters. However it is attention to detail that makes all the difference and this handsome basin splashback, which took such a short time to make, really adds a finishing touch to my newly decorated bathroom. The same technique and style can be applied for the kitchen project, to create a splashback for kitchen sink or cooker.
Lighting in child's bedroom
Lighting in child's bedroom is something you should not take it for granted. Many people will go to considerable lengths to decorate a child's bedroom in a 'playful' style. Often the decor will follow a specific theme based on a child's interests, sometimes with the whole room being thought of as a plaything itself. Whether or not you choose to go to these lengths, a child's bedroom can provide a great opportunities for fun lighting, and remember that the child will probably want to have a say in both the decor and the lighting as he or she grows older.
Clever upcycling ideas
With these upcycle project ideas you will discover new ways to reuse fabric remnants, wrapping and wallpaper off-cuts, and other household items. It is surprising what can be done with a little resources, a bit of effort and a good plan. You may be able to restore the old piece of furniture and put it with a pride in your bedroom, create an unique presents for friend or family or refresh your home with small additions you have make yourself. And all that can be so affordable and easy to make. So exciting!
The principles of fashion design
The principles of fashion design are not always taught, discussed in crits or consciously employed, but they exist nonetheless. They are an important part of the aesthetic toolkit and are the means by which designers can subtly adjust the focus and effect of designs. Knowing where to find them and change them helps you to view designs objectively. They are usually the key to why a design does or doesn't work. Deliberately flouting these principles is as valid as using them with care if it gets the message across.