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I have only just discovered this place after snubbing it for years, thinking it was akin to Starbucks or Costa Coffee where I was used to overpriced and uninspired food choices. In fact Pret-A-Manger trumps these places as a coffee shop and food-to-go or outlet. As a sit in café it's not quite as ambient or as relaxing as similar big chain outlets, however.
I live near Newcastle and I've visited three Prets in this area (Northumberland Street, Grainger Street and Fenwicks indoors). All of them have quite small indoor seating areas with not many tables available but in a couple of these outlets outdoor seats are available too. Where there is space inside the seats are reasonably comfy and the tables quite roomy. They also have tall stool type seats, often by the windows where it can be easier for one person parties to sit.
I was incredibly surprised the first time I visited Pret as the food selection was so much better than I thought it would be. Firstly, there is a huge range of sandwiches. The varieties are interesting and healthy with an emphasis on ethics and with admirable environmental policies. A soup range is also available. They also have a great fresh or pre-wrapped cake range. I absolutely adore their banana cake with cream cheese topping! They also have snacks of nuts, dried fruits and crisps in addition to things like healthy chocolate bars, rice cakes, fruit and nut granola bars and yoghurts. They now offer dairy free items too.
They even have their own cold drink range which is delicious and as natural as they can make it. Flavours like Hibiscus are really unusual and tasty. The staff at Pret always make me feel welcome and they make a mean cup of coffee. I also am partial to the Pret Hot Chocolate which has a smooth foamy cream top. Delicious!
The reason I keep returning to Pret rather than to other outlets is that I find the food range far superior here than anywhere else that offers similar café meals. I find the prices to be on the expensive side although I'm happy to pay a little extra for better quality food. There is also an eat in or eat out pricing policy which you should notice marked on the price tags in store. I will definitely be returning as I enjoy the type of food available here. I would recommend Pret to people who want a healthier, more interesting option at lunch time.
I recently received this Lush Sultana of Soap as a gift. I like to shop at Lush but had never tried this soap before. When I unwrapped the soap I was quite surprised at it's appearance. It looks a lot like a cheesecake! It's a creamy, porridge coloured soap with chunks of dried fruit decorated on the top. Through the body of the soap there are misshapen pieces of oily soap globules mixed into the milkier body.
The soap actually contains 18 ingredients including rapeseed and coconut oil for softening skin, olibanum oil for "toning and relaxing" and bergamot oil for effective cleansing. The dried fruit in the soap consists of currants and cranberries.
The soap has a beautiful fragrance which is like a fruity milkshake. It has a hint of musky, sandalwood type perfume but also smells quite earthy and natural. I think the fragrance could appeal to both women and men.
Lush state this soap is particularly moisturising and I would agree with this. The soap is exceptionally creamy when added to water. It actually feels like it's comprised with a moisturiser component in a similar way to soap brands like Nivea. The soap feels like it is nourishing my skin and the driest parts of my body drink in the lather. As for the lather, it is not as frothy as other soaps I've used but it still cleans well and the smooth, silky feeling of the melting soap is wonderful.
It's difficult to use this soap with a sponge or bath flower because of the dried fruit aspect. The fruits are supposed to be an exfoliation aspect but really they just fall out of the soap as soon as the bar hits the water. It seems like a real waste to me. I also hate picking up the pieces of currant out of the bath at the end of my bathing session. They look pretty nasty!
I am enjoying the benefits of this soap as my skin feels really good after a bath due to the moisturising qualities of the product. I would therefore recommend this to anyone who has dry skin. It's available in store or online. It's priced quite dearly, however, at £3.40 per 100g of soap. It's nice as a gift or as a personal treat.
I recently bought this Radox Eastern Spirit because it jumped out at me from the supermarket shelf. The colour of the bath foam is a delicious pinky-peach and the lotus and pagoda picture on the front of the bottle is dreamy and beautiful. The product comes in a large 500ml sized recyclable transparent plastic bottle. This is fitted with a screw off top which is easy to open. The bottle has information labels on the front and back. On the front it actually says this is a Limited Edition version and describes the product as a "bath soak...with oriental lotus flower and orange blossom".
The label on the back states that the brand use nature as an inspiration to create their exotic bath soak blends. Using "natural" ingredients the brand have created a product they say will leave you "uplifted". Full ingredients and brand contact information are also printed on the label.
To use this product you must pour it under running water. I've found that the smallest dollop of this works well, creating a blanket of foam and releasing a beautiful scent. The fragrance is enchanting and contains the sharp zest of orange along with the dewy, delicate nectar of the lotus flower. It's a fragrance that makes me feel happy and relaxed. I really want to dive into the bath and close my eyes for a while! The fragrance is very powerful and yet it doesn't overwhelm the senses, it seems to seduce them!
This product creates bubbles or foam and the amount created depends on how much of the liquid you add to the water. I like just a little bit and I'm happy with the silky soft bubbles that come out of just one dollop of liquid. It makes the water feel smooth and luxurious. I haven't noticed that this product has any other benefits such as skin softening but the fragrance does stay on the skin after drying.
I would definitely buy this again as it allows me to enjoy bathing and gives me the opportunity to relax and indulge in my senses. It's such a lovely fragrance, although possibly only suited to female consumers. I would recommend to friends and family.
I have always eaten peanut butter but as I became more older and more health conscious I started to be more discerning about what I was buying. After reading the ingredients of many of the products I was buying I found that a lot of them contained sugar. The Whole Earth brand is one of the few peanut butters in major supermarkets NOT to contain any added sugar and it's primarily this reason that I buy this brand. I also recently decided to try this Organic version of their peanut butter to see if there was any notable difference.
I bought this product as a 340g sized jar. It comes in a recyclable glass jar. The top is easy to screw off and there is a protective foil underneath. The label is printed with product information. The ingredients list is short and sweet. There are 95% roasted peanuts, palm oil and sea salt in this blend. It's approved by the vegetarian society and the soil association for it's organic credentials.
Nutritional information is provided in a handy chart and values are given per 100g. There are 46 grams of fat per 100g and 595 calories. It would be nice to have a breakdown of these numbers into actual serving sizes though.
The peanut butter is quite stiff and thick. It is a crunchy blend so contains shards of peanuts. You can also see the darker skins of the nuts throughout this blend. The peanut pieces are crunchy but also fairly moist and crumbly once you chew on them. The ground peanut paste is soft and ultra creamy. Just because this contains no sugar it doesn't mean it isn't sweet. It actually has it's own natural sweetness and the peanuts have a rich earthy flavour. There is a hint of saltiness in the aftertaste. Overall it's a delicious peanut butter blend and I think that Whole Earth are by far the most superior peanut butter manufacturers. However, I can't discern any real difference in taste in this Organic version from the regular Crunchy product.
I use this product in sandwiches and on toast, on crackers or in cooking. I even just like to eat it straight out of the jar! It keeps well at room temperature and I think it would appeal to kids as well as adults.
I would recommend this product and the brand as I really enjoy this product and it provides a healthy dose of protein and fibre. It's a little more expensive than other peanut butter brands however, but I'm willing to pay the extra for the quality.
I enjoy reading American literature and recently found a copy of this classic novel 'Tender Is The Night' by F.Scott Fitzgerald. The novel tells the story of Dick Diver, a psychoanalyst who marries a young woman called Nicole who also happens to be his psychiatric patient. Later, in the glamorous south of France, the married couple and their established group of friends meet and welcome Rosemary, a very young and beautiful actress who is just starting to branch out on her own. The girl's inherent sense of entitlement and naïve ambition begins to unsettle the Divers and a dramatic tragedy unfolds.
I very much enjoyed reading this novel. I found the writing to be challenging and engaging. The author requires his readers to really sink their souls into this text. As a result I found I read this much more slowly than I usually read fiction but my experience of the writing was enhanced because of this. Fitzgerald revised this novel quite extensively and as I read the book I did feel like a lot of work had gone into trying to make it perfect. As far as I'm concerned not a line seems wasted.
The novel is quite complex in the way it's written and Fitzgerald's voice and style are unique. There are a large number of characters to get to grips in this novel although all of the characters feel so authentic and are fully realised. It is a wonderful thing to delve into the secret psychology of these characters the way Fitzgerald does. It gives the reader a true sense of the human experience. The novel presents a complex view of a historical period too but it also highlighted the gaps of knowledge in my education in this aspect. However, the sense of societal behaviour and the social milieu is still brought to a sharp reality.
I would not say that I particularly liked any of the characters in this novel. However, I simply loved the author's voice and the way he presented his characters - I felt so intimate with these characters at the end of the novel!
I would definitely recommend this book to adult readers. I think teenage readers may struggle to appreciate the complexity of the author's style and may not fully understand the themes of the novel. Having already read 'The Great Gatsby' I am now keen to read more of the author's work.
I recently borrowed this book 'God Is Not Great' by Christopher Hitchens from my library as I thought it sounded interesting and provocative. My personal standing is that I consider myself to be deeply spiritual but I have always had a loathing of organised religions and of the core beliefs all almost all of the most popular religions. However, having been introduced to Christianity as a child and with all of the ideas this religion impresses it is difficult to untangle the ideology of indoctrinated religion with that of atheism. Hitchens calls himself an 'infidel' and states that his brand of atheism is "Protestant atheism" since it was with the King James bible that he first found himself disagreeing. He is clear in his position from the outset, stating in the first chapter that "religion poisons everything".
The book is a vast study of many religions and each chapter sees the author relate his personal experiences where he has learned why religion is a negative aspect of the human experience. Hitchens work is intelligent, far-reaching and educational although I do find his caustic and sometimes angry tone unappealing. As someone who hasn't fully let go of the idea of a mystical God figure I feel like I'm being hit with a sledgehammer when I read some of Hitchen's insults. It's like being told repeatedly that you are an idiot and here's why!
Hitchens discusses the relationship with politics and religion. He also discusses 9/11 from every angle and is damning in his condemnation of all figures who were motivated by religion before and after the horrific events of that day.
There are also some more witty and amusing segments in the book where Hitchens highlights how ridiculous some of the prohibitions of certain religions really are. These include dietary restrictions as well as other tasks and rules that are present in some religions. He then discusses the impact of religion on children in a chapter entitled "Is religion Child Abuse?" in addition to exploring why religions legislate sexual behaviour.
Hitchens leads us through a discussion of the Old and New Testaments as well as the Koran and I found some interesting new and revealing information here. Hitchens finally concludes by calling for a 'new enlightenment' and for reason and rationality to overcome the outdated ideas of religion.
This book is challenging, eye opening and I felt a great relief in reading it because it addresses every concern I have about religion. However, some of Hitchens' comments are glib and he often attacks notions without fully dissecting why they continue to be of importance to the religious man. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone but it may be of particular interest to those who struggle with the notion of their being a God.
I was given this Mac Bronzing Powder as a gift and when I got it I thought I would never use it. This is because I'd used bronzers in the past and always ended up looking a bit overdone and as though I was trying too hard to achieve the just-been-abroad look! However, after sampling the Mac Bronzing Powder I discovered how great it was and have been using it regularly ever since.
The product comes boxed with product and brand information printed on the outside. This includes a full ingredients list and details of the brand's contact details. The box is also marked with the shade of the bronzer as is the compact case. There are four shades available in the range and I have Golden which is one of the lighter shades.
The powder is a 10g sized pressed, tinted powder that comes in a little black compact. This clicks open to reveal the powder in the bottom half and a helpful little mirror fitted inside the lid. I really like the packaging overall as the compact is lightweight and easy to carry. I also love the mirror as it means I can apply this on the go.
Mac state this product is ideal for "colour effects and highlights". I find it's perfect for creating contours around the cheeks. It looks best over a light tan but it also mimics this as well so it can also improve the look of the skin .
My product didn't come with an applicator so I use my own brush. The powder is quite solid and pressed so it can take a while to load your brush. I find the powder goes on very evenly indeed. It is super soft and smooth in texture and it literally seems to settle in like a second, magic skin. It's very easy to achieve a great, even finish both quickly and with the minimum of effort.
The powder has a lovely shimmer that makes my skin look healthy and glowing. The Golden shade I have is very complimentary to my natural skin tone. It has fine glitter particles that don't look too extreme and are still suitable for my older skin. I also love how it makes my skin appear in the best condition.
I'm very impressed with this product. It's not often I really fall in love with a make-up product but this is a very high quality bronzing powder and I love using it and love all it's benefits. At GBP21.00 I think it's priced very dearly but I will stretch to that price once I run out of my current product as I think it's that good. Highly recommended to any woman who currently uses bronzing powders as I think this is probably the best out there.
I'd like to review two shades from this range of Mac Eye Shadows which I received as part of a goodie gift collection from a relative. The shades I have are in the same pressed powder range but they have different finishes. Prior to this I'd never used this brand of eye shadow.
The eye shadow comes in a 1.5g or .05 US OZ sized pot which is small and lightweight. It is fitted with a transparent lid which clicks open and can be securely closed. My eye shadows also came boxed with a list of full ingredients on this outer packaging as well as contact details for Mac and a label showing the shade and finish.
There is a very extensive range of shades and finishes in the Mac eye shadow line. There are also eight different types of finishes such as 'Matte' or 'Frost' so you can really find every colour and effect you could possibly want!
My first eye shadow is the colour Cork in a Satin finish. This is a golden biscuit brown colour which has the effect of looking silky smooth and creamy. I really like the shade as it's suitable for all occasions. It's also good for contouring. The eye shadow can be applied really easily either with applicator or finger and it's easy to apply this evenly because of the fine quality of the powder.
The second shade is Da Bling in the finish 'Veluxe Pearl'. This is a light pink with a golden pearl shimmer effect. It's a lovely shade for brightening the eyelids and opening up the eyes. It's also a good shade in the neutral range though as it's not overpoweringly bright or too light reflective. Once again this is super easy to apply.
Both eye shadows I have are long lasting. I have also used the loose powder Pigment eye shadow from Mac and was disappointed in it's lack of staying power but these pressed powders are much more adhesive to the skin.
At GBP13.00 per eye shadow these are very pricey but they do award a beautiful look which looks professional and high quality. I would recommend to any girl or lady who loves experimenting with make-up and who wants to find the best eye shadows out there.
I was given this Mac Pigment eye shadow as a present by a family member. My product is packaged in a black box with an open front so you can see the shade of the product easily. The box has some product information printed on it such as a full list of ingredients, contact information for the brand and the shade of the eye shadow which in this case is 'Tan'. There is a huge range of colours in this product and 'Tan' is a gorgeous toasted, coppery brown which shimmers silver in the light.
The item comes in a large plastic pot which contains 4.5g or 0.15 US Oz of loose powder eye shadow. The tub has a sponge rubber top which clicks once to open and close it after twisting it. Beneath this the tubs are fitted with a plastic shield over the top of the tub to contain the powder. The shield has a little plastic tab which sticks up so you can pull it off. I recommend keeping the plastic shield in place as this product can get really, really messy!
The powder is silky soft and adheres to a finger or applicator well during application. I tend to use my finger as one dip and a swipe over your eyelid and that's it done. It's super easy to apply as the powder is so smooth. It does transfer onto the skin of the eyelid with ease but obviously if you do use a finger to apply a lot of product stays on the fingertip too! The powder isn't patchy and there is no need to work on areas for an even coverage as it goes on perfectly with a simple swash over the eye.
The visual effect of this eye shadow is amazing. This particular shade is very flattering on slightly tanned skin and really highlights the eyes in a dramatic and beautiful way. I have noticed though that this eye powder does tend to come off quite easily. It doesn't have much staying power. Touching the eye area even just a little bit can cause the powder to be wiped off as far as to the extent that it looks like I'm wearing no eye make-up at all!
Overall I really love the actual effect and visual appearance of the Pigment eye shadow but the product is quite messy to deal with and it is very easily accidentally wiped off the skin. I would recommend to younger women and teens who like to play with colours and effects in eye make-up. However, I don't think I will buy this in the future because at GBP17.00 it doesn't give me a lasting look.
I received this Mac Mineralize SkinFinish Natural as a gift recently. It is a face powder which is enriched with a mineral formula to provide a light and natural cover.
My product is packaged in a black cardboard box with full ingredients and company contact details printed on the back. There is a range of shades for this product and I have 'Light Plus' which is the colour "pale golden beige" and is one of the lightest colours available. It has a golden sheen to it which looks like it might be too dramatic but which is more translucent once on the skin.
The powder is a pressed powder and mine came with no applicator brush. It comes in a little round compact case. The top of the case is transparent so you can see how much product is left. The lid clicks into the base but I have found that it is not that secure a fit and my lid slips back open if I carry it in my handbag.
The powder is easy to pick up on a brush. The top of the powder is indented so you tend to pick up just how much you need. It is then easily transferred to the skin and adheres to the surface immediately. It is so easy to apply without needing to work a lot on getting even and full coverage. It just goes on effortlessly.
The powder gives a beautiful and natural looking finish. I love that it doesn't make me look too overdone but instead awards a natural look whilst allowing me to cleverly conceal any blemishes and discoloration on my face and neck. It has a lovely healthy glow to it that does not look like make-up shimmer but rather more simply gives the impression of healthy, glowing skin. It's the perfect face powder for me, basically. It doesn't ever look too thick and it never looks powdery on the skin but it still covers shine and discoloration so well.
This is a rather expensive product at GBP23.00 for a 10g or 0.35 US OZ sized compact. I would, however, recommend investing in one of these if you need a very fine, sophisticated look for work or for a big event. I would definitely consider buying this again as I love it.
A family member gave me some of this Mac Mineralize Concealer recently as a gift. It came in a small back box with some product information on the outer packaging including full ingredients and contact information. The shade is printed on a sticker on the end of the box and I have N20 which is a warm but still a fairly light shade in the whole range.
The product I have is a 5ml or 0.17Fl. Oz sized bottle. The little bottle itself is transparent plastic and the top has a large rubber screw off lid. The whole thing measures 3 ½ inches so it's small enough to carry in a purse. The applicator inside is a small, precise soft bristle bush. I find the brush very easy to direct onto the skin. The applicator lid is actually a strange soft rubber material which can feel spongy to hold though.
Mac state this product contains "minerals and botanicals" which are meant to be nourishing and beneficial to the skin. They state that this will provide medium coverage with a "natural luminous finish".
The product is very creamy and rich and feels really soft when you blend it into your skin with a finger. I find the product is easy to blend in and once it has settled in has this sort of invisible second skin appearance. It manages to conceal without looking like a concealer! It's a very clever product! I've found that less is definitely more with this product as a little smudge of this can cover a wide area of skin. The product is brilliant at concealing any redness, prominent veins or eye circles.
This product is fairly pricey at GBP17.00 and at first I wasn't convinced it would be better than my much cheaper concealer. I therefore actually tested the two side by side - using the Mac on one side of my face and my cheap product on the other. The difference was incredible. This Mac concealer looked so much more natural and healthy. It also gave me much better coverage in general and evened out areas where there was any discoloration or blemishes. I can therefore attest that paying more in this case is actually worth it.
The concealer feels light and breathable on the skin and it is easy to remove at the end of the day with make-up remover and facial wash. I am certainly impressed by this product and would love to keep on buying it as long as I can afford to! I would definitely recommend this product if you have troublesome skin which needs a really good cover up or if you have a big occasion coming up like a wedding. I don't know if there is a better concealer out there, to be honest!
I have wavy hair and I recently started straightening it more often to achieve a more sophisticated look. A friend recommended that I try this Schwarzkopf Got2Be Guardian Angel Blow Dry and Flat Iron Spray for optimum results. I bought this from Boots for GBP4.07 which is a bit less than I usually pay for the same sort of product so I feel this is good value and priced about average for the market.
The product comes in a trendy, curved black 200ml sized bottle. It has a non-aerosol style pump button on top. There is lots of information on the label including directions for use, full ingredients and more about the product's benefits.
The spray can be sprayed into hair prior to blow-drying, straightening or tonging and will provide heat protection up to 220 degrees. The brand state that as well as protection the spray awards shine to the hair.
The product is very watery and has hardly any fragrance at all which is refreshing for these types of product. It smells mildly of apples when wet and has virtually no aroma on the hair once the hair is dry. The product is also not at all sticky and therefore is easy to work into the hair.
I use this with straightening irons and I find that it very quickly evaporates on the hair during use and allows my hair to straighten very quickly. It doesn't sizzle or burn and once I've finished my hair is unbelievably light and easy to manage. It's as though I don't have any product on my hair and yet my hair is well styled. I would say that the product awards a mild shine only though. It certainly doesn't give my dry hair a high gloss finish but it does produce a mild sheen which somewhat improves the general appearance of the hair, making it look healthier and more youthful. However, I still tend to use other products like serum to enhance the shine of my hair after using this spray. After using this spray regularly I can confirm the condition of my hair is okay and is not further damaged by using heated appliances. I therefore feel the spray is doing it's work in providing adequate protection for my hair during heat styling.
I would certainly buy this again as I feel it is an essential part of my hair styling when using straighteners and I am pleased with it's qualities and how it performs. It is available at shops such as Boots and Superdrug.
I started wearing lip balm in my teens and have used it ever since, becoming something of an addict. I recently saw this Maybelline Baby Lips on sale and decided to try it as it was something new. I confess when I first saw the packaging design I thought this was a product aimed at children. I was also a bit concerned about carrying a product around with the phrase 'Baby Lips' scrawled over it when I'm in my thirties. However, I bought the balm anyway.
The product comes as a stick lip balm in a plastic lipstick type tube with a twisting base which pushes the lip balm up out of the inner case. The plastic case is emblazoned with the product name and the gaudy colour and childish font style it does make it look like it is aimed at younger consumers. The case has a secure top which clicks back into place and which slips open easily too. The product I have is actually part of a range of tinted lip balms available in 6 different varieties. I have the style 'Hydrate' which comes in a bright blue plastic case and is actually a neutral, clear balm so it's natural looking and provides gloss and moisture rather than colour. The balm looks like a glue stick but does not award a cloudy effect once on the lips. The balm is super easy to apply since it seems to melt on impact with the lips. It gives a thin but lasting coverage. The product stays put but feels light. It has a mild, pleasant fragrance that reminds me of cherry or melon. It also provides SPF protection.
The brand claim this product keeps lips moisturised for 8 hours and state that testers of the product agreed the condition of their lips improved with regular use. I would agree that the product is long lasting and improves lip condition, making the skin less flaky and dry. I also like the way the balm looks - it's natural looking and doesn't look too wet or thick.
I am really happy with my purchase and would recommend this to any female who uses lip balms regularly. It's price of GBP2.99 is really good value and priced competitively. I would definitely buy this again.
Film Only Review:
This 2012 release movie really surprised me as I chose to watch it after seeing a promotional trailer which was a bit misleading in how it chooses to portray this material. I was expecting something mainstream and tailored to the Oscar crowd but instead what I find is a strange, dark and dirty independent that surely only appeals to a small percentage of movie aficionados.
The movie stars a host of big names and was of particular interest because of Zach Efron's participation. This is definitely a huge leap away from his clean cut High School Muscial image and it really showcases Efron's skills as an adult actor. Joining him are Nicole Kidman in a surprising role as a sex-crazed, dopey blonde. I do get the sense that she might have been attempting to show off her range here and she really seems to sink her teeth into the part although I do feel like I can see the cogwheels of an actress at work during much of the film. John Cusack takes on another dark role as a prisoner and is almost unrecognisable from his heart-throb leading man days. David Oyelowo is the most impressive of the cast and gives a natural, authentic and full-bodied performance. He is definitely a talent to watch out for in any future projects. Matthew McConaughey also acts well although the portrayal of his character feels similar to some of his other recent performances.
The movie surprised me because it is very racy and gritty and not at all what I expected it to be. There is a lot of weird, off-putting, hard-core sexual scenes in this movie and lots of sexual innuendo that makes the DVD certification of 15 seem far too low an age limit. I personally find some of the sexual acts in the film to be repulsive, creepy and depressing rather than interesting, amusing or exciting.
I also think the storyline begins to degrade in quality about halfway through the movie. It's as though the movie changes from something that starts out quite clever and unique to something that is incoherent, unrealistic and pointless. I was very disappointed by the ending and it is impossible to care about any of the characters after a certain point.
Although this movie features a stellar cast list it's not something that could be enjoyed by everyone. In fact it's more likely to appeal to a very small percentage of movie fans and even fans of the actors involved may find this film tough to watch. The DVD is available on Amazon UK and is currently priced at GBP6.50.
I bought this DVD because I am a fan of one of the actors in the cast. The Canadian film was released in the UK with my Region 0 DVD carrying a 2003 release date. The DVD is certificate 18 and there is are scenes of sexual violence and strong language.
The film stars Molly Parker as a downbeat motel receptionist called Leila who falls into a world of prostitution after being propositioned by a client. She begins to entertain a variety of men until finally meeting one guest (Callum Keith Rennie) with whom she embarks on a more intimate affair. However, soon after entering into the relationship she realises that she is in very dangerous territory with this man.
I find this film very difficult to watch since it's content is quite disturbing. The level of sexual violence and general sexual content is high and it's simply unpleasant to see. There is nothing kinky or racy about the type of sexual violence in this movie. Alongside this graphic depiction of an abused prostitute is a very artful depiction of this woman's inner being though. It's a huge contrast and it's presented in a very clever and moving way. It really reminds the audience that we need to see this woman as her complete self and not just as a dirtied, sexual being. It also challenges audiences to think and to dream since the presentation of Leila's mindset and her spirit is somewhat abstract.
Molly Parker's performance is excellent as is Callum Keith Rennie's. Both leads were nominated for Leo Awards for their acting with Rennie coming away with the win. To be perfectly frank though, a lot of the film involves long sex scenes,violent scenes and rape scenes rather than scenes with any actual dialogue. Parker's interactions with a displaced child who hangs around the motel are perhaps the best and most emotionally satisfying scenes. Rennie's brutal bad guy leaves a bad taste in the mouth and feels very authentic.
This movie has that 'independent' feel to it and is typically Canadian in presentation. I am certain that not everybody would enjoy this given the extreme content but if you like Molly Parker or Callum Keith Rennie then it's worth a watch. I'd have to describe this as a dark, violent, depressing movie and warn once again that it contains a lot of sexual brutality and repression of females.
The DVD contains a 4 page booklet with an interview with the director.It also has scene selection, a promo of the movie, is 16:9 widescreen and is 89 minutes in length. This DVD is available at Amazon for around £4.


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Of all the thirty-some handguns I've owned, the P232 is right up near the top of the list as the finest. My CCW of choice is my Kahr CW45, but for lighter carry at a lower 'threat level', the P232 is right there at my #2 spot.
Fantastic workmanship, great ergonomics, great feel, near perfect reliability, and it's even got great looks. Mine's loaded with Hornady 90 gr. JHP/XTP's. I carry my CW45 in a High Noon Bare Asset IWB holster, and one of my next purchases will be a Bare Asset for the P232.
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Let's look at three teams in this league: the Vikings, the Colts and the Rams.
All three have explosive offenses. All three rank near the bottom in defense. Why is this? Is it the fact that the three teams simply cannot afford to put together a top knotch defense due to the salary cap limitations imposed by all their offensive studs? Or is there another reason?
It can't be a coaching problem. We Vikings fans know what a defensive mastermind Tony Dungy is. So why do the Colts struggle? Ted Cottrell has been coaching defense for over two decades, and Larry Marmie is great with coverages, and has inherited Lovie Smith's well trained defense to get things done.
I think part of the reason is that with these three teams, the defense never feels pressure. Think about it...the Vikings have trailed in only ONE game so far this year, our only loss, to Philly. The Rams and Colts also usually score with ease, and put up enough points so that the defense never feels that the outcome of the game depends on them making a stop. There is always the assurance of the quick strike offense taking over and getting things done.
There is also the fact that, in the case of the Vikings and Colts, the personnel have changed a lot in the last couple years and the defense hasn't had a lot of playing time together. And of course the Rams lost some key players this offseason.
And if you look at the great defenses in this league, like Miami, Buffalo, Tampa Bay, New England, and Carolina, only the Patsies have a truly great offense. Which makes me wonder if they face the opposite problem of the offense over-relying on the defense to get things done.
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How to Get People to Love - And Make Money From - Your APIs
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Every time someone says, "There's an app for that," there must also be, behind the scenes, an API for that. Today, APIs have become the most attractive properties in many companies' digital portfolios.
With the dominance of the mobile web and the corresponding shift in website traffic to API or "web services" traffic, companies of all sizes are finding that APIs are necessary to their success in the post-website world.
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As you cope with the effects of Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, it's not unusual to experience different aspects of the grieving process. Whether you're facing the frustration of your own declining memory or you have the privilege and challenge of caring for a loved one with dementia, the losses, both current and anticipated, are very real.
The concept of being thankful in the middle of dealing with Alzheimer's might initially strike you as difficult or even strange. Take note, however, that I'm not suggesting you ignore, hide, bury or deny the challenges you face. Rather, I'm highlighting a tool that many researchers have found improves mood, your sense of well-being, and your general perspective as you go through those difficulties.
What Is Gratitude?
First, what gratitude is not. Gratitude is not closing your eyes and pretending that everything is fine, nor is it a "pull yourself up by your bootstraps" kind of attitude. It's not a way to avoid the losses and grief in life.
What is it, then? According to Dr. Randy Sansone and Dr. Lori Sansone, "gratitude is the appreciation of what is valuable and meaningful to oneself; it is a general state of thankfulness and/or appreciation."
I would add that gratitude is rarely an automatic and immediate reaction; instead, it's a repeatedly chosen attitude throughout life's circumstances.
What Are the Benefits of Gratitude?
A research study conducted by Robert A. Emmons and Michael E. McCullough found that participants who focused on being grateful by noting what they were thankful for experienced an increased sense of well-being, as well as a more positive mood. Those who were assigned to write down the hassles of the day reported more physical complaints, poorer sleeping and a more pessimistic view about their lives. The study also found that those who focused on being grateful were more likely to interact positively with others and be helpful to others. Multiple other studies duplicated these results.
How Can I Be Thankful When I'm Overwhelmed with the Challenges of Alzheimer's?
I can hear someone saying right about now, "You really want me to be thankful? You have no idea how tired I am, or the other circumstances that I'm facing, or the loss that I'm experiencing."
You're right. I don't know your specific situation. But, I do know that sometimes as caregivers, we become so overloaded that we get physically sick and emotionally depleted. It's important to take care of ourselves as we care for a loved one. While gratitude can help by changing our perspective, it doesn't eliminate the need for emotional support, education about what to expect in the different stages of Alzheimer's and practical hands-on help.
Practical Methods for Provoking Gratitude
Not feeling it? That's okay. When you can summon the effort, try these three ways to reframe your view.
- Comparing Situations
I often find that I can muster some gratitude if I take a deep breath and realize that in other parts of the world, or even just minutes away from my home, there are people without shelter or food whose lives are in immediate danger. It sometimes can change the way I view my current situation.
- Remembering Past Difficult Times
Sometimes, remembering other difficult times may be helpful. You might feel thankful you're not in the middle of that particular time of your life. It might also be encouraging to you that you made it through then, or even remind you of something good that came out of a terrible difficulty.
- Focusing on the Positives
Acknowledge the hurt, the loss, the difficulties, the exhaustion and the grief. Don't skip that step. But, then start by taking a moment to find one thing that's good about today, or one thing that you appreciate about someone. Think of it like taking one baby step toward gratitude.
Strategies for Practicing Gratitude
According to Sansone and Sansone in the journal Psychiatry, the following strategies "may enhance feelings of gratitude:"
Quoted from: Psychiatry (Edgmont) 2010 November; 7(11): 18–22. Gratitude and Well Being.
- Journaling about things for which to be grateful
- Thinking about someone for whom you are grateful
- Writing/sending a letter to someone for whom you are grateful
- Meditating on gratitude (present moment awareness)
- Undertaking the "Count Your Blessings" exercise (at the end of the week, writing down three things for which you were grateful)
- Practicing saying "thank you" in a sincere and meaningful way
- Writing thank you notes
- If religious, praying about your gratitude
Being thankful throughout our lives requires intentionality, and is a discipline that is worth pursuing. Like other disciplines such as physical exercise, there are benefits that result from it. Try it; you may be thankful you did.
Clinical Psychology Review. 2010 Nov;30(7):890-905. Epub 2010 Mar 20. Gratitude and well-being: a review and theoretical integration. Accessed November 18, 2012. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20451313
Emmons, R.A. & McCullough, M.E. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 2003, Vol. 84, No. 2, 377–389. Counting Blessings Versus Burdens: An Experimental Investigation of Gratitude and Subjective Well-Being in Daily Life.
Psychiatry (Edgmont). 2010 November; 7(11): 18–22. Gratitude and Well Being: The Benefits of Appreciation. Accessed on November 18, 2012. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3010965/
University of California, Davis Campus. Gratitude and Thankfulness. Accessed November 18, 2012. http://psychology.ucdavis.edu/labs/emmons/PWT/index.cfm
Wood AM, Joseph S, Maltby J. Gratitude uniquely predicts satisfaction with life: incremental validity above the domains and facets of the five factor model. Personality and Individual Differences. 2008;45:49–54


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Mile-High Meditation
On a recent flight from Chicago to San Francisco, I sat on a plane so crowded that I felt like a frog stuffed in a jar. Children kicked my seat from behind and the people around me yakked loudly in a language I didn't understand. In short, I was miserable.
The mainstream yoga poses I found in the in-flight magazine—foot flexes, neck rolls, and shoulder shrugs—helped with the physical tension. But I needed more. I breathed slowly as I searched for an answer.
Eventually, I looked around and silently acknowledged my fellow passengers. As I did so, I realized they might be just as irritated as I was. I thought about the pilot and her skill in flying and decided to be grateful instead of judgmental. As I reflected on these things, I could even appreciate the exuberance of the children behind me.
Then I remembered a Kundalini meditation that involves rhythmically tapping the thumbs and fingers of each hand in the rhythm of "Sa Ta Na Ma," meaning totality, creation, dissolution, regeneration. I combined this with a seated Savasana (Corpse Pose) and, blessedly, began to relax. The payoff was immediate and long lasting.
And a good thing, too: When the plane landed, I was able to stay cool, calm, and polite as I filled out the form to have my lost luggage returned to me.
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Name Game: The 13 Original Colonies
Topics : Fifth Grade, History, Geography
Before the United States became an independent country, it belonged to England. Back then, America was made up of 13 colonies (that later became states). Boost your fifth grader's social studies savvy with a lesson on the 13 original colonies. As he labels each colony on the map with the correct name from the word bank, he'll review U.S. geography, too.
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This May, the Vancouver Aquarium will be hosting its 11th annual Dreamnight, presented by Shaw Communications. On this special night we open our doors for more than 500 children living with life-threatening illnesses and their families to visit the Aquarium. As many of these children are unable to visit the Aquarium during our regular hours, Dreamnight gives them an opportunity to connect with aquatic animals and take part in fun activities in a safe and controlled environment, away from their hospital beds.
There will be live entertainment by award-winning children's performers Bobs & Lolo, face painting and fun activities. The evening is filled with smiles, laughter and wonder. Children enjoy watching the beluga and dolphin shows, interacting with interesting creatures in the Wet Lab and being entertained by our beloved beluga mascot, Bee Bop.
Please note that this event is by invitation only.
In 1996, Rotterdam Zoo in the Netherlands initiated a special evening at the zoo for children with life threatening illnesses and their families from a local hospital. "Dreamnight" as it became known, quickly caught on as an annual event in Rotterdam and eventually spread to zoos and aquariums around the world. The event continues to grow with more organizations participating every year.
Since 2003, the Vancouver Aquarium has presented Dreamnight annually to children and their immediate families and caregivers from local hospitals and hospices including: BC Children's Hospital, Ronald McDonald House, Canuck Place, Make a Wish Foundation, Sunny Hill Health Centre and Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation.
Dreamnight is a free event and Aquarium staff and volunteers donate their time to keep the Aquarium open after hours in order to give these children and their families a special experience that they will never forget. Observing the happy faces of the children and their families, who often have a very heavy burden to bear, is what makes Dreamnight such an extraordinary event. Providing a "night off" from their regular routines is often invaluable to these families who spend so much of their time in hospital rooms.
The moment the children walk through the doors, they are welcomed and entertained: from a warm greeting by the Aquarium's mascot, Beebop, to special beluga and dolphin shows and a variety of other activities throughout the night including: face painting, touch pools, crafts, magic shows and performances by local musicians.
Now in its tenth year, the Vancouver Aquarium's Dreamnight continues to grow as we welcome more children and their families to the Aquarium to experience an evening of fun and laughter they won't soon forget.
May 6, 2014
This year, the event is generously presented by Shaw.
Staff and volunteers donate their time to make Dreamnight happen each year and help the Vancouver Aquarium give back to the community.
We are a self-supporting, non-profit association dedicated to effecting the conservation of aquatic life through display and interpretation, education, research and direct action.
Here are some photos from our 2013 Dreamnight. Click on the images below to view full size. Photos by Brett Vo Photography.


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The Hemet High girl water polo girls won a big, big game Saturday, Feb. 23, in Irvine when they defeated Ocean View High, 6–2
The victory gave the Lady Bulldogs their first CIFchampionship in water polo.
They didn't allow Ocean View, the No. 1 seed in the playoffs, look like the Golden West League champs that were undefeated in league play.
The team from the little Inland town of Hemet beat a Orange County powerhosue by leading the entire match. Hemet senior goalie Tabitha Del Carmen recorded save after save, a key factor in the Lady Bulldogs historic victory.
The win added to the remarkable era of girls sports at Hemet High. Two years ago, the Hemet High girls volleyball team won the first CIF championship in any girls sport in the history of the century-old school. The volleyball team won two more titles. Now the girls won their first championship in water polo, beating an Orange County beach powerhouse to boot. The Hemet High girls soccer team played deep into the playoffs before losing to La Quinta Thursday.
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---- — Work by nationally recognized artist Karen Blackwood is currently on display and for sale at Oregano Pizzeria & Ristorante in downtown Newburyport.
Thirty percent of all sales this month will benefit the Newburyport Education Foundation, which is raising money this year for lights, sound equipment and curtains for the Molin/Nock auditorium.
Blackwood is an American contemporary artist who specializes in landscapes. She is a founding member of the Adirondack School of Painters and is represented by Susan Powell Fine Art in Madison, Conn. She recently moved to Newburyport with her husband, "Days of our Lives" actor Steve Blackwood, and daughter, Nicole.
A free reception with Blackwood will be held this Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the 16 Pleasant St. auditorium. Complimentary appetizers, party favors and a cash bar will be available. Newburyport High School students will provide music.
For more information, visit www.karenblackwoodfineart.com or www.newburyportef.org.
Cantemus celebrates 'Stars and Stones'
A guest jazz trio will join the Cantemus Chamber Chorus for its concerts this weekend in Newburyport and Hamilton.
Pianist Joe Mulholland, bassist Bruno Raberg and drummer Jon Hazilla from the Berklee College of Music will be featured in "A Christmas Jazz Trio" of familiar carols and on Rob Landes' "Jazz Gloria."
The concerts, titled "Stars and Stones," will also include movements from song sets by Morten Lauridsen and Eric Whitacre. Music director Jane Ring Frank said the program is inspired by a quote from "The Way of Stars and Stones" by Wilna Wilkinson: "For every star in the Milky Way, there's a stone on the pathway of the Camino; each a reflected soulmate, an echo in the cosmos."
Cantemus' 44 members come from 23 communities on the North Shore, including Byfield, Newbury, Newburyport, Rowley and West Newbury.
The performances are scheduled for Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Christ Church of Hamilton-Wenham, 149 Asbury St., Hamilton, and Sunday at 4 p.m. at Central Congregational Church, 14 Titcomb St., Newburyport. The Newburyport concert is a change from the usual location.
Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for seniors and free for students 21 and younger, available at www.mktix.com/ccc or at the door. A $2 discount is available for tickets purchased in advance at The Book Rack in downtown Newburyport.
For more information, visit www.cantemus.org or call 888-CHORUS-1.
Make an elf out of yourself for charity
The Tannery Marketplace is looking for a few good elves.
Each elf sighting reported by text message, email or phone will earn $1 toward the elf's charity of choice. Each photo of an elf posted to the Tannery's Facebook page gets $2.
To participate, register and pick up a numbered elf hat at the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce or the following Tannery shops: The Black Duck, Riverside Cycles, Newburyport Olive Oil Co., Eureka! Toys and Shanti Salon.
Since the program began in 2009, more than $12,000 has been collected for organizations such as the Rowley Council on Aging, the Amesbury holiday program and The Pettengill House. Several five-star elves have been participating since the beginning, earning a gold star for each year.
The program runs through Dec. 25. The Tannery is located at 50 Water St., Newburyport.
Boat shop invites public to celebration
Lowell's Boat Shop is hosting its annual Holiday Open House and Art Exhibit this weekend.
More than 50 artists will display their work in "Wood and Water: A Mixed Media Exhibit." Participants include members of the Newburyport Art Association and its collaboration with Opportunity Works. OpArt is an art education outreach program that provides hands-on instruction to those with special needs.
The open house, running from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, also features wood products, fresh evergreen trees, apparel, jams and jellies, and raffles. A silent auction will offer items such as Celtics and Patriots tickets, a trestle table made with pine from a 17th-century Ipswich home, a private row in a replica whaleboat, antiques, gourmet tastings, and cruises.
Live music will be provided by the Thomas Machine Works Band on Saturday and Demijon on Sunday. Santa Claus will make appearances from noon to 2 p.m. both days, and parents can take pictures of their children with him in his dory. Kids can also participate in ornament-making sessions, and a variety of food will be available.
The weekend kicks off tomorrow night with a special preview party from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for Lowell's Boat Shop members, the exhibiting artists and their guests. Memberships will be available to purchase, as well.
Proceeds from the event benefit the National Historic Landmark and its youth educational outreach programs.
The boat shop is located at 459 Main St. in Amesbury. For more information, call 978-834-0050 or visit www.lowellsboatshop.com.
Step right into an old-fashioned Christmas
The scents and scenes of Christmases past will be captured during the Historical Society of Old Newbury's annual Holiday Open House.
Garden clubs from Newbury, Newburyport and West Newbury have helped the society decorate the rooms and hallways of the Cushing House, 98 High St., Newburyport. Features include seasonal arrangements, spice-scented ornaments, period decorations and antique toys.
The house will be open Saturday and Monday from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
Amesbury church celebrates Whittier
John Greenleaf Whittier will be remembered during the 10 a.m. service at St. James Episcopal Church in Amesbury this Sunday.
Award-winning local poet Rhina Espaillat will present "A Caller at Gove House, Hampton Falls," her new poem that reflects on Whittier's life, friends and career. She will be joined by her husband, Alfred Moskowitz, and fellow poets Toni Treadway and Robert Brodsky for the reading of the poem, which she debuted earlier this fall at a Whittier celebration at Maudslay Arts Center in Newburyport.
The service will also includes hymns set to Whittier's poems. The 19th-century Quaker, poet and abolitionist's birthday was in December and was celebrated throughout the U.S. during his lifetime.
Designed by Newburyport artist Susan Gaylord, commemorative copies of Espaillat's poem will be available at a reception following the service.
St. James Church is located at 120 Main St. For more information, call 978-388-0030 or email email@example.com.
Train show chugs into Amesbury
The Salisbury Point Railroad Historical Society will open its doors for Railway Express, the annual Christmas train and model railroad show, on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Six-plus operating train layouts in a variety of gauges will be on display, and visitors will have the opportunity to drive some of them, including Thomas the Tank.
The show will also feature a "Railroad Prints of Amesbury" photo gallery, video presentations, maps, books, dockets, lamps and other artifacts. Refreshments will be available.
Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 5-13 and free for children under 5. The museum is located in Carriage Mills, Building 2, 9 Water St., Amesbury.
The Amesbury Hat Museum, housed in the same location, will also be open. For more information, call 978-884-1639, email firstname.lastname@example.com or visit salisburypoint.tnsing.com.
Songs of the season at Port church
The New England Tenors Holiday Concert returns to the Immaculate Conception Church in Newburyport this Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m.
The performance raises money for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, which helps needy people in the region.
Tickets are $20 for adults and $12 for children age 12 and under. They are available at the door, 42 Green St.
For more information, call 978-462-3339 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Concerts feature Christmas favorite
For its 82nd season, Chorus North Shore is performing Handel's "Messiah" with the Honors Youth Choir; the Festival Orchestra; and soloists Jean Danton, Martin Kelly and Mark Andrew Cleveland.
Concerts are set for Saturday at 8 p.m. at Our Lady of Hope Church on Linebrook Road in Ipswich and Sunday at 2 p.m. at Hamilton-Wenham High School, 775 Bay Road, Hamilton.
The 140-member chorus and 40-member youth choir include a number of residents from Greater Newburyport.
Tickets are $20 general admission, $17 for seniors and students, and free for children 12 and under. They are available at www.chorusnorthshore.org or at the door.
Antique ornaments for sale at open house
A Christmas Open House and Ornament Sale will be held Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hills House in West Newbury.
The first floor of the museum, located at 407 Main St., will be decorated for a "natural and old-fashioned" Christmas, including two trees decorated with antique ornaments.
The event is hosted by the West Newbury Historical Society, in collaboration with the Friends of the West Newbury Library. All proceeds from ornaments sold will benefit the society.
Admission is free, and refreshments will be served. For more information, visit historic.westnewbury.org.
'Art for a Cause' in Newburyport
An art show set for tomorrow evening will raise money for the Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center in Newburyport.
"Art for a Cause: A Gallery Event," hosted by Exit Realty Group in Newburyport, features photographs by Carissa Germain. The images include flowers, landscapes, the ocean, wildlife and sunsets, and 10 percent of all sales will go to the center.
The show will run from 6 to 9 p.m. at 44 Merrimac St. For more information, call 978-462-3200 or visit www.exitrg.com.
Local photographer featured at library
Photographs by Merrimac resident Sam Davis are on display through Dec. 31 at the Merrimac Public Library.
The show is called "It's Not Always Black and White." Davis' interest in photography began in his teens but didn't fully blossom until after the birth of his children. He is mostly self-taught, with the aid of some adult education classes, camera club involvement, workshops and seminars.
A public reception will be held Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. at the library, 86 W. Main St.
For more information, visit www.merrimaclibrary.org.
Tree of Light Ceremony planned at hospital
The annual Tree of Light Ceremony will take place Monday at 5 p.m. at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport.
The Newburyport High School Varsity Chorus, directed by Lisa Zaleski, will perform, and all are welcome to join in the singing at the Highland Avenue entrance.
Light refreshments will follow in the Higgins Conference Room. The Tree of Light Scroll, which remembers and memorializes loved ones, will be on display in the lobby through the holidays. Donations for names benefit the Anna Jaques Hospital Aid Association, which raises money for patient care and services.
For more information, visit www.ajh.org.
Winter farmers market begins Sunday
Starting this weekend, the Newburyport Farmers' Winter Market will be open every other Sunday in The Tannery Marketplace Event Tent.
Among the offerings are free-range meat and locally grown produce, along with cheeses, baked goods, prepared foods and handmade crafts. Live music will also be performed.
Market hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Dec. 8 and 22; Jan. 5 and 19; Feb. 2 and 16; March 2, 16 and 30; and April 6. The Tannery is located at 50 Water St.
Exploring the art of surfing
Locally created, surf-inspired art is part of a "pop-up" shop open in downtown Newburyport through Dec. 30.
Located at Jen Wright Signs, 97 Water St., the surf shop features handcrafted items, driftwood, paintings, mirrors, buoy lamps and custom-painted signs on recycled beach wood. Clothing, board wax, lip balm and totes are also available.
Visitors will also be encouraged to create their own art. The shop is open daily, with hours dependent on the tides.
Cookie Walk to help Amesbury Friends
The third annual Cookie Walk is set for tonight at 6:30 at the Amesbury Public Library.
Empty cookie tins, which can be filled to the brim with your favorites, will be available to purchase for $5, $7 and $10. Recipe books will also be on sale for $3.
All proceeds from the sale will go to the Friends of the Amesbury Public Library, whose mission is to support the library and its staff and to enhance the resources and services of the library.
Money raised by the Friends pays for educational, cultural and technical programs for adults, teens and children.
Show and sale at pottery studio
Barberry Hill Pottery in West Newbury is hosting a Fall Studio Show and Sale this weekend and next.
Owner Barbara Haack will display her ceramics in the exhibit, which also includes paintings by Eva Lee and sculpture by Peter Spellman.
The show will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6-8 and Dec. 13-15.
Barberry Hill is located at 102 Main St. For more information, call 978-363-2245 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Ham and bean supper on Saturday
A "Winter Wonderland" supper will be held Saturday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Bethany Masonic Lodge in Newburyport.
The theme dinner will include pork loin, ham, hot dogs, three kinds of beans, potato salad, garden salad, coleslaw, brown bread, drinks and desserts.
Paul Rogers and Good Company will play smooth jazz to accompany the meal.
The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. The lodge is located at 31 Green St.
Entertainment and food at 17 State St.
17 State Street Cafe's "Beats, Burgers and Brews" will feature Nancy Day tomorrow and The Latin Quarter on Saturday.
Day will perform favorite holiday music, accompanying herself on keyboard.
The Latin Quarter features classic bossa nova songs along with original music with Brazilian, Latin and Cuban influences.
Both shows are from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Newburyport restaurant.
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I interviewed online. The process took 3 weeks - interviewed at ASDA in June 2014.Interview Details
After applying online I had to complete 2 maths and English tests. Then a week or so later I was invited to a group interview, there was about 20 of us with the session lasting about an hour. We were first asked to introduce ourselves to the person next to us and then relay that information back to that group. After this we were divided into separate groups and told we had to make a tower out of straws, competing against each other, the session was then over and we were told we would hear back within 24 hours.
One week later they finally called back and organised an interview, this was very laid back with fairly standard questions, past experience etc etc. We also discussed available hours and what position I would like to work in.Interview Questions
No OfferNeutral ExperienceAverage Interview
- Can you give an example of bad customer service? View Answer
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I interviewed through an employee referral - interviewed at ASDA in January 2010.Interview Details
Employee referral shortened the process which otherwise can be lengthy as you are sifted against other candidates, agencies do not have much sway compared to employee referral which ticks some of the boxesInterview Questions
Negotiation DetailsNegotiate!Accepted OfferPositive ExperienceDifficult Interview
- Knowledge of retail challenges Answer Question
2 people found this helpfulApplication Details
I interviewed online - interviewed at ASDA in March 2014.Interview Details
I applied online through the Asda website, completed the online application form - which was multiple choice questions. Within a week, I was invited via email to an 'Asda Magic' recruitment event.
There were 15 candidates at the event. At 25 I was the 2nd oldest there as most of them were students or school leavers. We were all taken to a room with chairs and tables in and on each table there was paperwork with a name badge on top of it, we had to find our name and so were randomly placed - which was a shame as I was getting on well with one of the girls but we were separated. There were 3 tables - 5 candidates per table.
We were told to find out about the person next to us and 3 interesting facts about them and they were told to find out 3 interesting things about us - so it would be good to think of some things beforehand. We then had to tell the rest of the group what we'd found out.
Next we had to work with the rest of our table. The managers brought a bag with 3 items in (1 per table), we had to randomly select an item and were expected to sell it to the managers. We were given 15 minutes to get a presentation/sales pitch together. The items ranged from car air fresheners to shaving gel. Everyone is expected to speak in the presentation and participate in the planning of it. Our presentation was pretty naff but it doesn't matter how rubbish it is as its all about how well you work together - thats what you are assessed on, so don't sit quietly in the corner... listen to others in your group and talk to them.
After the presentations we filled out some paperwork and 'had a go' on the shop floor. We just had to pull stock forward on the shelves and put misplaced stock in right place. We also had to help a customer somehow, so keep an eye out for customers struggling to decide on something or trying to reach something etc and approach them asking if you can help.
Finally, we had a one-on-one interview - which was absolutely fine. I was really nervous for this but the questions were simple and easy to answer - for example - What would need to happen for you take the day off work? I just looked at the interviewer blankly thinking 'is he expecting me to say something like a natural disaster or a major illness?' He must have caught on to my puzzled look as he said "For example, would you take the day off if you had cold?" I said I wouldn't stay off for cold, but I would stay off if I had a sickness bug in case I infected my colleagues or was sick in the store.
The interview lasted about 5-10 mins. I also noticed while he was writing my responses that he was scoring my answers. The numbers were 1-4 and he kept scoring me a 3. On the last page I saw that 3 meant 'Would recommend for this role'.
And that was it!! They respond within 48 hours whether you're successful or not and I was offered the job!Interview Questions
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- There were 2 questions I struggled to answer on the spot. First was: "Tell me about the best piece of customer service you have ever given?" and the second:, "What do you dislike about working in a team?" View Answer
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I interviewed online. The process took 2 weeks - interviewed at ASDA.Interview Details
Two stages to the interview process, group interview and one on one. Usually done on the same day.
The group interview consists of 3 groups being given a challenge, the outcome of the challenge has no input into who gets a job, but the contribution and your behaviour in the challenge is a factorInterview Questions
Negotiation DetailsThere was no negotiations. I was taken on as a seasonal worker and eventually offered a full time contract. The hours I was able to work were determined once I'd been offered a positionAccepted OfferAverage Interview
- No difficult questions, just about experience and customer service. Asda is very customer service focused Answer Question
1 person found this helpfulApplication Details
I interviewed in-person. The process took 2 weeks - interviewed at ASDA in May 2011.Interview Details
The first step is filling a online form from Asda job site against the vacancies available. No previous employment experience required as all the job specific training is given when employment commence. Online assessments are simple involves basic analytical, verbal reasoning and personality questions. with regards to personality questions try to be more positive / focused on customer service when answering the 42 questions. Once passed all the assessments you are free to apply for as many roles as you wish.
The Next stage is a Group Assessment called "ASDA MAGIC". The best advice is just be yourself, try to get to know as much as possible about the team members in the group. Build RAPPORTS .Interview Questions
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- Why do you want to work for ASDA? Answer Question
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I interviewed through other source. The process took 5 days - interviewed at ASDA in July 2010.Interview Details
Be yourself, the company is big on personality, interviews are informal, The group selection be relaxed , ask questions, Take you time when doing the online application reread the questions, tough there is some parts that's timedNegotiation DetailsI original applied for Admin/Customer Service at the time there was no vacancies, they did have night Shift, which I took, I then moved to dayshift and have worked my up to Section LeaderAccepted OfferPositive ExperienceAverage Interview
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I interviewed in-person. The process took 5 days - interviewed at ASDA.Interview Details
magic session-everyone in a room interacting together doing different tasks,we had to make a building out of spaggetti & marsh mellows then explain what we had made,what we was named ,what we were selling ect..Accepted OfferPositive ExperienceAverage Interview
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I interviewed online. The process took a day - interviewed at ASDA.Interview Details
You apply online, you will be approached by a member of HR, an interview in arranged with a group of around 15 of you. Some will be adults teenagers and students its a real cross section of society. you do some group work where you are being watched, then watch some safety videos and general intro stuff (very basic), you are then have a 1:1 interview with a middle manager and a store walk round. The atmosphere is relaxedInterview Questions
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- How can you fit this job around your studies Answer Question
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I interviewed online. The process took 4 weeks - interviewed at ASDA in June 2012.Interview Details
Very good interview process. Begins with a group interview where they monitor how you work with a large team. I had to introduce a fellow interviewee and describe her work skills to the team. I would advise a good attitude to people. Main interview with 2 colleagues on a separate occasion, very positive and friendly approach by management and other staff.Interview Questions
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- Most question are fairly typical, nothing unexpected. I was asked to describe a situation at work where I went above and beyond for a customer. Nothing you couldn't think of on the spot, interviewee's very calm and don't push you to answer quickly. Answer Question
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asda magic session, volunteer work within the store (usually stock work eg filling shelves/ clearing up) & finally a one to one interview (generally with one of the store managers but could also be with a long term employee)Interview Questions
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- 1) why do you want to work for asda? 2) what can you do for them? 3) why should they hire you? 4) what would you purtchase from the store and why? View Answer
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A man on a first date fell 25 feet from the chimney of a northwest Portland elementary school Tuesday night.
Firefighters say 25-year-old Taylor Anderson was climbing the wires supporting the Chapman Elementary School chimney Tuesday night when he fell onto the first-story roof.
A witness came to Anderson's aid and firefighters then climbed to the roof. Crews put Anderson in a rescue litter and carried him down an aerial ladder shortly after 9:30 p.m.
He was rushed to Legacy Emanuel Hospital, where he was listed in serious condition in the hospital's trauma unit Wednesday morning.
Firefighters say Anderson was on a first date at the time of the incident. It's unknown whether alcohol was a factor in the fall. It's also unclear why he was climbing the chimney.
Portland police say Anderson has not been charged with a crime, but if Chapman school officials so choose, he could be charged with trespassing for climbing the guide wires of the school's chimney.
Chapman Elementary is a popular destination to watch Vaux's swifts as they gather to roost in the chimney. But firefighters say the incident had nothing to do with bird-watching.
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EDITOR'S NOTE: It's been more than a year since the early, heady days of what some have called the "Arab Spring" protest movements led primarily by Arab young people yearning for greater personal and political freedoms. This is one of six stories in Baptist Press today exploring the lives of six men and women coping with radical change. And, for an overview story about the intervening months, see todays Baptist Press story,
Whatever happened to the Arab Spring?
CAIRO (BP) -- It's been an anxious year for Egyptian women.
Hopes soared when young Egyptians -- men and women together -- led the demonstrations that brought down longtime President Hosni Mubarak in early 2011. Together, they faced down guns and thugs in Cairo and other Egyptian cities, toppled the old order and captured the world's imagination. If they could do that, what could they not do? Many women and girls dared to dream of new freedoms in a society where they have long been subjugated by Arab and religious traditions.
They're still dreaming, but little has changed so far.
In the immediate aftermath of revolution, social order broke down. Police disappeared. Crime skyrocketed. Citizens had to defend their own neighborhoods from thieves and looters. In the year since, economic turmoil and political uncertainty have continued as various factions compete for power. But day-to-day conditions have improved -- except for women.
"I don't feel freedom," says Miriam*, 17, a Christian student in Cairo. "Under Mubarak it was bad, but at least it was safe to walk on the street. But now it's not."
In Miriam's neighborhood, a densely packed district of the vast city, women still fear robbery or assault if they go out alone. In the chaotic months after the revolution, "it was difficult for me to go to any school lessons, especially at night, because the area became very empty," Miriam recalls. "So my dad had to stop his job to take me from place to place. It put a lot of pressure on my studying to be afraid to go on the street. It was difficult."
Far from gaining new freedoms, women wonder what a heightened Islamist influence in the post-Mubarak era might bring. Many are wearing head scarves and covering any bare skin to avoid harassment from conservative Muslim groups. Even some Christian women now carry head coverings in their purses -- just in case. Fear and doubt permeate their discussions of the future.
Even so, Miriam is optimistic as she looks ahead.
She aspires to study management and pharmacy. She'd like to open a clinic one day with her sister, who wants to be a doctor. She participated as her church -- located in the poor, heavily Muslim area where she lives -- made many new friends in the community by holding medical clinics open to all.
Beyond personal plans or goals, Miriam prays for a new Egypt -- despite its current struggles.
"Maybe God has allowed this to happen so the people -- and the Christians, specifically -- will come to Christ again, will know that He is the only Lord of our lives," she says. "It doesn't matter what happens in the street or in the country. I'm not worried about the new president. It's all in God's hand, no matter what president takes the rule.
"Maybe we have to wear more clothes and cover our hair, but that's only on the outside."
*Name changed. Erich Bridges is the International Mission Board's global correspondent.
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