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Norwegian Cruise Line, upscale menu consisting of unique and contemporary creations using the highest quality ingredients, sophisticated cooking techniques, flavor compositions and captivating presentations. All courses are accompanied by wines that are specially paired by the line's Master Sommelier Andrea Robinson.
The two-and-a-half hour Chef's Table dining experience begins with an intimate reception where guests enjoy a glass of champagne as they mingle with the ship's Executive Chef, Food and Beverage Director, Restaurant Manager, Assistant Maître d' and Head Wine Steward. Following the reception, guests are invited to take a group photo before sitting down to begin their gourmet culinary experience in a luxurious and intimate restaurant setting that provides privacy and exclusivity. The Executive Chef welcomes the group and then goes on to describe the first two courses: an Amuse Bouche Molecular Gastronome' consisting of Spherical Mango, Vodka & Jalapeno Ravioli and an Orange-Wasabi Glazed Ahi Tuna Tartar with freshly-baked Sesame Crisp.
Courses one and two are accompanied by the Master Sommelier's expertly-paired wine selection. Asparagus Cream is served for course three, followed by the fourth course, a Short Crust Tartlet and a delightful Grapefruit and Moscato Granite is served as course number five. As the Executive Chef describes the ingredients and technique used to create courses three through five, the second wine selection is served and the Chef invites questions about the dishes. Course six consists of a Plantain- Crusted, Pan Seared Sea Bass accompanied by Mango, Papaya & Avocado Salsa and Lobster Veloute and a Milk-Fed Veal Chop with Anna Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach and Truffle Veal Jus rounds out course number seven. A specially-selected cheese platter that boasts an assortment of gourmet cheeses is served as course eight and the grand finale, course nine, is dessert, which consists of either a Yogurt-Mousse Dome with Lychee Raspberry Crème, Hazel Sablee and Lime Vanilla Reduction; or a Chocolate Log with Spiced' Dark Rum, Infused Banana and Cocoa Mousse.
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On Wednesday, I voted to pass a continuing resolution (CR) to extend funding for federal government operations through September 30, 2013. I supported this action in order to avoid a government shutdown on March 27th, which would greatly impact thousands of seniors, military families, veterans, and taxpayers in the 31st District.
While passage of this legislation was a necessary step, it does not replace the need for Congress and the Administration to come together to solve our nation's budget challenges in a responsible way. The federal government is still operating under the President's sequestration order, which cuts essential services while leaving in place billions of taxpayer dollars for unnecessary or wasteful projects and programs. I have voted twice to replace the sequester with common-sense spending reductions and reforms that will save billions of taxpayer dollars and preserve vital programs and services without raising taxes on hard-working Inland Empire families.
Getting our nation on a fiscally sustainable path is required to avoid the across-the-board sequestration which will only hinder our ability to preserve our tepid economic recovery, job growth and protect vital services to our most vulnerable citizens. I remain committed to working with all sides to replace the sequester as soon as possible in order to avoid any negative impacts to our communities, our seniors, our schools and our veterans.
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Mobile Homeless as TamagotchiPosted by Marc van Gurp | 11-05-2010 22:10 | Category: Homelessness
In partnership with Publicis London, homeless charity Depaul UK has launched an iPhone app called iHobo to raise awareness of youth homelessness and reach out to a new younger audience.
The app downloads a young homeless person on to your phone and asks the user to support the young person over the course of three days. Depaul UK hopes to raise awareness of the issue of youth homelessness and question the labels and assumptions that are so often placed upon young people experiencing homelessness.
Unfortunately the iHobo app is only available in the UK app store. Therefore I couldn't try it myself. In some comments on the web the app is compared with the famous Tamagotchi. A homeless person as a virtual pet is grotesque.
What do you think about iHobo, is it a great idea or bad taste?
Paul Marriott, Chief Executive from Depaul UK: "Homeless young people are often stereotyped and looked down upon. When they sleep rough, they are highly vulnerable and face very real risks. But they are just like any other young person and, with the right support, they can be back on their feet and fulfil their undoubted potential. By creating this app we aim to dispel negative stereotypes of young homeless people and raise awareness of the reasons that young people become homeless and the emotions that they feel. We wanted to create an app that would stand out and make people pay attention, and make people think about how they can make a difference."
Tom Ewart and Adam Kean, joint executive creative directors, Publicis London: "We wanted to reach that elusive generation of young, affluent donors, who tend to exist in a world defined by their mobiles. It's been a complicated process getting live interactive footage onto an app, but doing something that's never been done before was never going to be easy."
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50,000 - 100,000 downloadsAdd this app to your lists
+ By Wolfgang Zima
You want to know if the next lunar eclipse is visible from your location or when the next bright comet is visible? You would like to be notified by your smart phone the next time, Jupiter and the Moon meet in the sky? You want to know what the blazing bright object in the evening sky is? You want to be always up-to-date which celestial events are visible from your location? Then this app is a must-have for you!
The app does not only include a live, zoomable sky map telling you what sky object you are looking at but provides you with loads of detailed extra information on stars, planets, deep sky objects, meteor showers, comets, asteroids, lunar and solar eclipses as well as detailed ephemeris of all included sky objects and an interactive top-down view of the Solar System. All that in just one app!
Main Features
- Zoomable sky map showing stars, planets, asteroids, and more (above and below the horizon)
- Interactive top-down view of the Solar System
- Live mode (point device on sky and get information on what you see)
- Calendar showing detailed descriptions of celestial events
- Push celestial events to your phone's calendar and set a reminder alarm
- Rise, set, and transit times for any object
- Position of any object in the sky (altitude and direction)
- Twilight times, length of day
- Bright Star Catalog (~9000 stars) with detailed information
- More than 400 000 additional stars from the PPM Star Catalog (Android 3.1 or higher required)
- 2500 selected NGC objects (galaxies, clusters, ...)
- Messier Catalog (110 objects) complete with images
- Caldwell Catalog (110 objects) complete with images
- Hidden Treasures Catalog (109 objects) complete with images
- Meteor streams (begin, maximum, hourly rate, ...)
- Lunar and solar eclipses information
- Lunar librations, ascending node, maximum declination
- Bright comets (automatically selected according to the date)
- Dwarf planets: The five known dwarf planets
- Minor planets: bright, near Earth, trans-Neptune (more than 10000 in the database)
- Update database online: download up-to-date orbital elements of comets and minor planets
- Moon phases, the apparent view of the sun and planets
- Current image of the Sun and sunspot number
- Automatically generated visibility report for any object
- Simulation of light pollution
- Intuitive User Interface: quickly find what you are looking for
- Widget with rise & set times of the Sun and Moon
- Maintain your favorite locations in a list
- Automatic location determination from the mobile network or GPS
- Select a location from a built-in database or online via Google Maps
- 400 observatory locations
- Choose any time and date
- Detailed ephemeris, visibility information of all objects
- Dates of conjunctions between any object with planets or the Moon
- 3D-view of the Moon and the planets
- Accurate calculations for dates between 1900 and 2100
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Best astronomy app I've seen. It has everything.
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All you need in 1 app
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An incredible amount of information is provided in a very clear fashion. It must have been a real labour of love to have put in the considerable effort to develop this. Thank you.
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This is the best star-gazing app I've found yet(way better than google sky). Itt's definitely worth the purchase too... if you're fascinated by looking up into the night sky
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Best tool I've ever had being an amateur astronomer. Using this helps me better locate what I need with my telescope. Hands down worth the price!!
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Here's how RW members rated this race (407 votes).
In short: Surely enough complaints about the start to improve it next year?In full: It's a local race for me so I'm used to the course, but please rethink the start. No one wants to start at the back as it's uphill. Why not consider Bluehouse Hill? That way it's an uphill for all so there's no big disadvantage at starting further down the field. Or start at the bottom of the hill by Waitrose so everyone has to do the hill and bring the finish line forward by 200 metres to compensate?Date of review: January 25, 2011
In short: Love it!In full: The start issues have all been mentioned, but you can't let that ruin what is a superb race. Well done and thank you to the organisers who again did a superb job. 3rd time running this - hope to be back next year. Nice medal too!Date of review: January 24, 2011
In short: Great warm-up for the Watford halfIn full: A good, fun, local race. Start was a little disorganised so ended up at the back, then had to wait to pass other runners as the path was to narrow. Fantastic marshalling throughout (thank you and well done) although runners could have benefitted from some of the roads being closed. The course itself was pleasantly challenging with a couple of tough hills at the beginning and middle of the course. Definitely a great warm-up race to the Watford half marathon in 2 weeks time.Date of review: January 24, 2011
In short: Great raceIn full: Disorganised start aside, I found this to be one of the better races i've taken part in, great route, challenging course & excellent marshalls throughout, well done to all involved.Date of review: January 24, 2011
In short: Undulating, scenic and friendly. Organisation at start needs improvement.In full: First time I have run this race. I found the start a little chaotic, lined up at what we thought was the back only to find we were at the front, so had to quickly scramble through to get out of the way. Unclear as to where the actual start line was making it difficult to start watch timer. As a slow runner, the narrow start wasn't as much of a problem for me as I guess it would be for those looking to race from the get go. Good course with enough of a challenge for me, thanks! Very friendly and encouraging marshalls. Great cakes at the end! Will be back next year, eager to improve my time.Date of review: January 24, 2011
In short: Good honest race let down by shabby start.In full: Race start needs review as gathering outside Waitrose in St Albans wasn't the most suitable and the start running along a narrow path next to a busy road with everyone bunched up also needs looking at. After that fine, good course, a few little ups and downs and very friendly. Yes I'd go again.Date of review: January 24, 2011
In short: Excellent raceIn full: Yes, it's a bit chaotic at the start but that's part of the charm of this race. It's one of my favourites - good scenery, good mix of people and I like the 10 mile distance. Thanks very much to the organisers and all the marshalls for their unstinting encouragement.Date of review: January 24, 2011
In short: Good race - well organisedIn full: Start was a bit messy - not an issue for me personally, but I appreciate those looking for a fast time need a cleaner start. Apart from that, good organisation, friendly and supportive marshalls, challenging course but not too bad. Would definitely recommend this race. Thank you to the organisers.Date of review: January 24, 2011
In short: Scenic race, friendly marshalls but same problems as last yearIn full: This is a very friendly race with a slightly challenging course and nice scenery. While it seems a shame to critise such a good race but the problems at the start were exactly the same as last year and the chip timing seems a bit pointless when it just does the finish and not the startDate of review: January 24, 2011
In short: Challenging but friendlyIn full: Enjoyed this run, not as hilly as expected, though the long one from 5.5 to 7 was a tough one to recover from. Nice friendly crowd and well marshalled, though would have been nice to have received a goody bag, rather than just a medal at that price.One gripe I had was the lady marshall at the finish who was handing out medals. I thanked her for the medal and asked her where the water was and she answered "chip first, then water" - flippin cheek!Date of review: January 24, 2011Date of review: January 24, 2011
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Men of Israel, consider carefully what you intend to do to these men. Some time ago Theudas appeared, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men rallied to him. He was killed, all his followers were dispersed, and it all came to nothing. After him, Judas the Galilean appeared in the days of the census and led a band of people in revolt. He too was killed, and all his followers were scattered. Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail. But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God. - Gamalie the Pharisee - Addressing the Sanhedrin regarding the new group called Christians
"I support collecting more in taxes from people with high incomes who choose to actually pay taxes at lower tax rates than use lawyers and accountants to avoid taxes at higher tax rates," he wrote. "Some tax revenues at low tax rates is a heckuva lot better than no tax revenues at high tax rates." - Art Laffer (on 999 plan)
As always Red Reign!
I would give my life for anyone one of them as i would my own family. -Pops
It doesnt matter if the glass is half full or half empty. What matters is you have a glass that has something in it. Some people have no glass, or have a glass with nothing in it. So appreciate all that is in your life and quit questioning whether your glass in half full or half empty.
N2FL deserves a nomination.
Support our troops......they are the ones that gave us the freedom that we know today.
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N2FL deserves a nomination.
So do you!!
our in-house folks always do such a great job, but gotta mix it up this year and give n2fl his props.
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, 1 October 2007
Mr. President,
Mr. Secretary-General,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
We are in the middle of the road, halfway towards the 2015 deadline for achieving the Millennium Development Goals.
Eight years left – is it much? Are we keeping the pace?
Measured against the history of the human race – it is but a sand particle in an hourglass. Measured against the hopes and expectations of millions of people living in abject poverty, with no access to clean water, for children with little prospect of gaining an education and reaching their full potential in life, for women dying in childbirth, for infants who will never learn how to walk or talk, or write and read, taken away by preventable diseases – this surely amounts to much more than a sand particle.
By 2015 our peoples shall make a judgment if the pledges and commitments made by their leaders and the international community as a whole were genuine. They shall ascertain if the conferences and illustrious gatherings of the world leaders stand for actual deeds or if they equal to empty words and hollow promises. The eight years towards 2015 are thus a litmus test of our credibility.
To pass this test or not is, therefore, upon us.
We must deliver what we pledged. We must achieve the Millennium Development Goals and other internationally agreed developments goals. We must exert our best efforts individually as nations. We must exert them collectively as international community.
In order to do so we must now look back at our individual progresses so far. We must take stock of what has already been achieved and what is yet to be done to achieve the Goals on time.
My country -
is intimately monitoring her progress on the path towards achieving the MDGs. Second National Report on MDGs Implementation in
has only recently been considered by the national Parliament.
Implementation of the MDGs is about meeting basic needs of the people, securing their social and personal welfare, and my Government is serious about delivering them for our people. Unfortunately, despite considerable efforts made, success is still far from assured on a number of goals and first and foremost on the goal to halve poverty.
On a global scale, the MDGs progress report of 2007 revealed the same mixed picture. The report made a strong case for a concerted additional action to be taken immediately and sustained until 2015 if the world were to attain the MDGs. It argued that lack of any significant increase in ODA since 2004 makes it impossible, even for well-governed countries, to meet the MDGs.
Against this backdrop, I lend my full backing and support to your proposal, Mr. President, to have an MDGs Leaders Meeting here at the United Nations. Such a meeting must, in our view, not only serve as a midterm review mechanism, it must also coin concrete proposals and recommendations on the way forward.
Mr. President,
We are fully aware of our primary responsibility for our own development. Yet there are factors well beyond our control that impede progress and climate change figures prominently among them.
Climate change is definitely no longer a subject of pure scientific and academic discourse. Nations large and small, coastal and landlocked alike, are feeling its effects on their economies and livelihoods of their peoples.
The recent report by the Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) indicated that poor countries will be the hardest hit by climate change effect in spite of the fact that they contribute the least to the phenomenon.
Is this fair?
The contribution of my country to global warming is negligible at most.
is severely affected by negative consequences of climate change. To give but a few examples:
Over the last 60 years the average temperature in
has risen by almost 2°C, compared to a rise in global mean temperature of about 1°C over the last century;
Some 85 percent of land surface has been degraded, mostly due to wind erosion combined with human activities, including mining and overgrazing by livestock. Desertification is rampant. Pastures that support the semi-nomadic lifestyle of Mongols, have decreased and become more fragile. Over the past 40 years soil fertility has decreased 2-3 times.
The country has been subject to ever more frequent occurrence of natural disasters like drought and dzud (cold winter with heavy snowfalls) in recent years, which had a severe impact on the pastoral economy of the country.
Fair or not, no country can stand aside or afford inaction in the face of truly global challenges like climate change. We all must carry our share of the common endeavor. Yet, it is only natural that those who contribute the most to global warming must carry the bulk of the burden. Hence, the industrialized countries should fulfill their commitments to take the lead in reducing their greenhouse gases emissions and provide financial resources and transfer clean technologies to developing countries.
Comprehensive implementation of the UNFCCC (the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) and the Kyoto Protocol remains a priority even as the international community embarks on the road towards shaping t
he post-Kyoto framework.
he post-Kyoto framework should be flexible and diverse, taking into consideration circumstances in each country. It must include all the major emitters and achieve compatibility between environmental protection and economic growth by utilizing advances in technologies to the greatest extent possible.
The United Nations Climate Change Conference to be held in
in December shall have a crucial role in shaping such a future framework. We must seize the opportunity and fully utilize the current session of the General Assembly to build the groundwork for the
Regional and sub-regional mechanisms should also be mobilized as complementary and supplementary instruments to global efforts.
- a Northeast Asian country - attaches particular importance to developing environmental cooperation mechanisms in the sub-region as dust and sand storms originating in the expanding Gobi desert have become a familiar phenomenon for inhabitants of
and beyond.
Northeast Asia
is one of the most dynamic and diverse regions of the world. It contains some of the world's major economic powerhouses such as
Russian Federation
, along with smaller and more vulnerable economies of
and the Democratic People's
. The sub-region is also home to a quarter of the world's population. The sheer size and diversity of the sub-region mean that climate change manifestations are wide-ranging, yet they are intimately felt in each and every country.
has, therefore, come up with an initiative to hold a Northeast Asian Summit on Climate Change in the nearest future. We hope that such a high level event would make a breakthrough in the regional cooperation on climate change and serve as a tangible contribution to the global efforts.
has been making continuous efforts
in order to address the challenges posed by climate change by appropriately improving its legal environment and actively implementing various programs and projects.
In 1996 a National Action Plan to Combat Desertification was adopted.
In 1999, we established a National Climate Change Committee entrusted with formulating national policy on adaptation to climate change and reduction of greenhouse gases, preparing the reports on the national greenhouse gases inventories, policies and measures.
In 2000, the Government of Mongolia launched its National Action Program on Climate Change aimed not only to meet the UNFCCC obligations, but also to set priorities for action and to integrate climate change concerns into other national and sectoral development plans and programs.
Furthermore, our
-based National Development Strategy, the draft of which was recently submitted to the Parliament for its consideration and approval, contains a separate chapter on environmental policy. It identifies protection of nature and environment, reasonable use of natural resources and climate change concerns among national priority goals. The draft strategy is expected to be approved by the Parliament this autumn.
On a more practical side, in 2005, my Government launched a major program on agroforestry development entitled "Green Beltâ€
in an attempt to
stop sand movement,
reduce dust and sand storms. Upon its completion a great Green Wall will extend for 2,500 kilometers from the east to the west of the country
shielding the
steppes from the
In the energy sector, which is mostly based on fossil fuels, particularly coals, the Government makes continued efforts to introduce an alternative or renewable source of energy. To this effect,
construction of hydro power plants has started along with the
of the "100.000 solar ger†program.
Mr. President,
The landlocked geographical situation of my country is an additional hurdle for our development efforts and MDGs implementation. Indeed, lack of territorial access to the sea, remoteness from world markets, subsequent high transportation costs and undue delays are major impediments to trade of landlocked developing countries (LLDCs). Higher trade costs reduce a country's welfare and inhibit economic growth by making imports expensive and exports uncompetitive.
together with other like-minded countries has endeavored to raise the awareness of the international community of the need for support and assistance for LLDCs and promote the common position and interests of the Group at both the United Nations and WTO. Here, I wish to highlight the importance of
the Meeting of LLDCs Trade Ministers and the Thematic meeting of Landlocked developing countries and their transit neighbors on trade and trade facilitation issues held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia last month, for setting priorities of the Group in the context of the Doha Round of multilateral trade negotiations and in the lead-up to the mid-term review of the Almaty Program of Action.
Mr. President,
Security concerns continue to affect global development.
Despite our best efforts, the world around us is still not a safe place for many. Millions suffer on a daily basis from hunger, illnesses, insecurity and threat of violence. Thousands and thousands perish in sectarian violence, terrorist attacks and internal conflicts, with thousands more having fled violence, thus augmenting the growing ranks of refugees and internally displaced persons. All this invariably takes a heavy toll on the developmental aspirations of the affected countries.
Many of us come from countries not ravaged by conflicts or from regions that lay thousands of miles away from conflict zones. Yet, in this age of globalization, none of us could remain unaffected.
Record-hitting oil prices triggered by the situation in the
Middle East
have a profound impact on the world economy. Small, vulnerable and commodity dependant economies, like
, are hit the hardest along with other oil-importing developing countries.
However, it is ordinary people in the
Middle East
that bear the brunt of the suffering. The international community must deliver a promise of peace and security to the people of
and other conflict zones.
We must continue our global fight against terrorism with the United Nations at the helm of this collective effort. The recent hostage crisis in
came as a sobering reminder of the threat still posed by Taliban. It once again proved that terrorists prey on those who cannot fight back. Thus, it is our solemn duty to offer protection to those who cannot defend themselves.
Mr. President,
- a country with an internationally recognized nuclear-weapon-free status – is pleased with the progress achieved in the Six-Party Talks on the denuclearization of the
, the latest round of which took place last week in
. As its contribution towards advancing the Six-Party Talks,
hosted a bilateral working group session on the normalization of relations between
and the DPRK from 4 to 5 September this year and stands ready to continue such efforts in the future.
is heartened at the news about the forthcoming inter-Korean
meeting starting tomorrow. We are hopeful that it will contribute to the cause of bringing about peace, security, and eventually a peaceful reunification of the
. In light of the promising political dynamics in the sub-region,
is optimistic that its early call for a multilateral security cooperation mechanism in
Northeast Asia
would gain grounds for support in the sub-region and beyond.
Mr. President,
With scores of countries having embarked over the last decades on a path
towards establishing
modern and functioning democratic societies built upon the principles of pluralism, respect for human rights, freedom of the press, and democratic governance, democracy has been firmly established as a truly universal value.
We in
believe that democracy is the best possible environment for sustained economic growth. Democracy and respect of human rights have been, in our view, inherently woven into the MDGs. Proceeding from this premise
was the first country to adopt in 2005 its
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Strengthening human rights and fostering democratic governance
is proud of her successful democratic transition with major gains in the political, economic, social and spiritual areas of our societal life. Yet, as a young democracy, my country is also intimately aware of the complex challenges faced by countries in transition.
We believe in international cooperation and support to democratization efforts. In this regard,
applauds the increased role of the United Nations in fostering democracy and good governance, not only through assistance in holding credible elections, but through a wide range of activities to promote democratic institutions and practices. The UN Democracy Fund, which has already funded over 100 projects around the globe, is a notable example. The United Nations has also been an important stakeholder in the success of the new or restored democracies process.
Mr. President,
Global challenges require global approaches, and no other body is better equipped to serve as the steering house of the collective efforts of the international community than the United Nations. The United Nations is the world's most universal, legitimate and authoritative organization. It is a true political center of global cooperation. It gives us legitimacy. It gives us legality.
Our World Organization has embarked on a process of reform in order to better respond to the multi-faceted challenges, both existing and emerging, in this era of rapid globalization entailing growing complexities. Progress has been made in several reform areas, yet more efforts combined with stronger political will is needed to follow through with reforms related especially to system-wide coherence of the United Nations and the Security Council.
has full confidence in H.E. Mr. Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations, and supports his efforts aimed at improving the management, efficiency and internal cohesion of the United Nations system.
Our success as a community of nations in tackling the challenges of climate change, achieving the MDGs and other internationally agreed development goals, countering terrorism, preventing conflicts, promoting democracy and human rights and effectively addressing other pressing issues of today largely depends on the success of this transformation.
The clock is ticking. We cannot afford continuing the business as usual. If we are to honour, in good faith and on time, the pledges and commitments we made to our peoples, we must redouble our concerted efforts to win this historic race.
Thank you for your attention.


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Starting slow, building on the basics. This class as well as yoga for healthy backs are appropriate for the beginner student as we move slowly and mindfully working at our own pace and level of comfort.
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Incorporating the use of essential oils this class is pure bliss! A slower flow designed to sooth and restore...ommmmm
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Building on the foundations of a traditional yoga practice this class is more of a flowing style where movement it synchronized with the breath.. May not suitable for beginners.
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Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino and Karina Smirnoff talk about Michael Bolton's ouster from Dancing with the Stars! The Situation talks about getting a verbal beat down from the judges and how he turns criticism into a positive.
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Former NBA star Rick Fox and partner Cheryl Burk talk to Hollywood 411 about Dancing with the Stars! Rick chats about the show, Sarah Palin's presence at the taping, Michael Bolton's departure and next week's Samba.
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As part of our exclusive report on AAA's Five Diamond hotel listings Friday, Hotel Check-In asked readers what's the most you'll spend on a hotel room: $100? $200? $500? $1,000?
(Yes, you can still vote!)
Since it was such as a popular poll with more than 4,000 people voting, I thought I'd highlight the results here on the blog.
Here is the breakdown, based on 4,438 votes as of 5:27 a.m., Jan. 17, 2011:
As you can see, most of us fall into the $100 to $200 category, which might get you a room in a broad variety of hotels - especially if you're outside Manhattan, the USA's most expensive hotel city, or buying your room on a deal site like Priceline that doesn't reveal the hotel name until after purchase.
An impressive 10%, however, said you're willing to splurge on what had better be true luxury by spending at least $500 per night.
For most us, our limit probably depends on what sort of trip we're taking.
Hotel Check-In reader 57girl wrote that she recently decided to get more bang for her buck during a road trip from her home in Virginia to Texas that took about two-and-a-half days each way.
"Rather than spend $150 for one night, I choose to stretch my money and could simply stay at a Day's Inn for about $50 for one night, including a brunch type breakfast," she wrote. "Days Inn has coffee in the room, along with at micro wave, mini-refrigerator, and cable TV. The one night I stayed at Extended Stay for a little over $50, I even had a kitchenette in the room. I just don't see spending big bucks to sleep in a room."
Personally, we'll spend more money if we're traveling for special occasions like a weekend getaway without the kids, or a special trip with the kids (such as at the Great Wolf Lodge, where we recently paid $249 for one night, excluding tons of extras).
But I agree with 57girl that on road trips, it makes sense to stretch your dollar with a good budget hotel - and I apply that same thinking when it comes to a short, holiday weekend ski trip at a regional ski resort.
Right now, in fact, I'm writing to you from a spacious room - with free Wi-Fi! - at the Comfort Inn hotel in the western Maryland town of McHenry, near Deep Creek Lake. The hotel's located at the base of Wisp mountain where we've been skiing since Saturday; it takes us two minutes to drive to Wisp's parking lot.
We paid about $114 for the room Saturday night, and about $84 last night - far less than the $220 or so that Wisp Resort's hotel wanted per night. The room's clean, we have enough room to spread out all our ski gear, and once I move the chess board, I even have a small table in the corner where I can work. Bottom line? We're happy with the value and would come back again whenever we hit the slopes at Wisp again.
So readers: What's the max you'll spend on a hotel room and what's your rule for when to splurge?


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Feature: Brand New Lessons from Ancient Japan
This article started with the a trip to Tokyo and Kyoto working on a lifestyle brand inspired by Ancient Japan. My client wanted me to see with my own eyes this enigmatic culture revered the world over for its power and its mystery. The article is now up on BrandChannel with a bit more of a branding twist than it started out with (original article below).
By Chauncey Zalkin
Japan, the land of paradoxes. From the start a collectivist society, Japan has always had a devout reverence for nature, a hardened understanding of what is now the biggest buzzword of our time, social responsibility, and yet a derring-do where only the brave, most visionary, and sometimes slightly wacky, need apply. These qualities, with all their distinctly Japanese nuances, couldn't be more relevant to today's branding challenges the world over.
Historically, In a simpler time before the jet age, Japan was physically isolated, surrounded by treacherous seas, formidable fault lines, and land three-quarters covered in mountains. The entire population clustered inside the land left – a constant reminder of nature's strength and the need to adhere to a manageable social order. Their history of isolation led to a respect for nature and an emphasis on the group over the individual. The result was an enviable system of organization and ethos of constant improvement that gave rise to innovative brands and services.
As China and Korea look to transcend their reputation as efficient manufacturers and get into the branding game, they look to Japanese standards as a beacon. Brands like Toyota, Mitsubishi, Sony and smaller progressive brands like Muji and Uniqlo hold cues to the future for these emerging markets. "For us, 'Made in Japan' means quality", says a Korean marketing MBA interviewed for this article and an employee of Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto in Paris. While other east Asian countries are still finding their capitalistic identity mostly by westernizing, she explains "the Japanese dare to be themselves." After the Beijing Olympics, Reuters reported that a new game was under way, 'telling China's economic future by reading the tea leaves of Japan's past'. By all accounts, China yearns for Japanese standards of style and hospitality.
Superb craftsmanship, strict standards and attention to detail are what makes Japanese corporations the envy of all the rest. But it's the deeper cultural differences long embedded in Japanese society that are hyper-relevant to living and branding in a new, more accountable world.
The consumer perception of Toyota is that the perfect car is possible which is as much a part of their brand as it is their internal workings. On the other end of the spectrum, Comme des Garcon's creator Rei Kawakubo and her stable of designers are known in the industry for pursuing the ultimate form of creation. Its this combination of pushing the limits with a particularly Japanese brand of restraint, that is most ingenious.
In ancient Japan, once someone did even a small favor for a stranger, for example, picked something up off the street that you dropped, you had to reciprocate. The ancient word for a social obligation that must be repayed was an 'on'. One could wear an 'on' their whole life if they did not or were not able to reciprocate. In ancient Japan, it was considered by many to be a burden. Even now, every individual is strongly linked to every other individual in Japanese society.
There is no literal translation for the phrase "kuuki wo yomu" in English but it means to 'read the air', essentially to get a sense of the feeling of the room or the group. In a recent social experiment, Japanese and Western participants were shown an individual standing in front of a crowd and asked to describe what the individual was thinking. The Japanese test takers 'read the air' when assessing the situation. They considering the facial expressions of the group behind the individual, whereas westerners focused solely on the expression of the individual in the foreground.
The fundamental principle at Toyota is kaisen or 'continuous improvement'. Another is genchi genbutsu or 'mutual ownership of problems'. When Toyota CEO Yuki Funo was asked if he might star in a Toyota ad (as the American president of General Motors had), he said something along the lines of, 'there's not one single hero, we all are.' The ability of a brand to be socially conscious and consciously expansive are crucial. Social responsibility is now inexorable to a company's reputation.
One set of slippers is for the house. Another, for the bathroom. Sake comes before, not during, the meal. After a Japanese meeting, it's time for karaoke and raucous good times. The working day is done. Each experience has its place, and for that time, every other experience is put aside.
Japanese patterns and rituals have the ability to clear the senses, to reorder what the mind takes in. Interiors are marked by clean, minimal lines and stripped to their bare essence. Nature is controlled in Zen gardens or the pruning of a bonsai tree. Each object in the landscape is distinct and pure.
'Shibui' means inobtrusive beauty. 'Wabi Sabi' is the reflection of inner perfection, simplicity, the rustic and the unembellished. Muji, for example, employs top designers whose names are absent from all packaging and merchandising.
In the hospitality and service industry, the flashy boutique hotel with its disco lobbies has had its day. Luxury now is about time and space, superior construction, and escape from the ordinary.
Number five of Toyota's fourteen guiding principles is "Be reverent, and show gratitude for things great and small in thought and deed."
There's been a shift in the U.S. collective consciousness — green is no longer an issue marginalized to fanatical environmentalists; nearly all Americans display green attitudes and behaviors versus a year ago.
Japan is by many measures the world's most energy-frugal developed nation.
-New York Times referring to Japan's "single-minded dedication to reducing energy use", 2008
"Custom-made and one-of-kind are rising above the mass-produced."
-Head of Trend Research, JWT, 2007
(Luxury consumers) are looking for unique handcrafted things that can't immediately be reinterpreted at every level of the marketplace."
Brand Media Week, 2008
Japan is known for sci-fi style innovation but also for employing nature's materials. Japan's ancient Shinto religion is based on reverence for nature and the power of the spirit of animals. Zen Buddhism pays homage to nature in the form of pristinely preserved rock gardens and an abundant use of natural materials.
From Maison Objets in Paris to Salone del Mobile furniture fair in Milan to PCBC show in California, design and building news is dominated by natural and renewable materials.
In all communities, even in our post-industrial individualistic society, we're tribal in some aspects and isolated in others. The values of social responsibility, respect for nature, and a distinctly more modest and subtle luxury are extremely relevant in a saturated environment of strident individualism, materialism, waste, and social alienation.
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Political Craft: Obama Nesting Dolls
I like the idea of nesting dolls as a metaphor for personality and layers of personal and social significance of an individual or an idea or both. What should you choose as the outer layer? What the public sees first would be the obvious choice, but maybe its the biggest thing about the person, the thing that will emerge ultimately. Is the biggest thing about Obama what his happy family represents to the world and to America as our concepts of family change? As a black man in a cohesive family unit as a role model to African Americans?
Or should that be at the center of who he is, the deepest layer, the most discreet and most protected part of who he is?
Is the family he came from a segue into his adult self? Is this a personal or political nesting doll? Are we talking about him as a figure or as a force? There's lots of ways of slicing it.
Though a great idea, which is why I'm posting the picture here, I wish the designer had spent a bit more time on the execution. I would have liked to see a deluxe version with a bit more of a finish or more color. A shame to waste such a great idea on such scant development.0 Comments
Barcelona, Love, & The Economy
By December 1st, my boyfriend and I will have transplanted ourselves from Paris (me) and London (he) to a cozy 45 square meter flat in Barcelona. I've had a tendency through the years to disclose my flights of fancy in ill-conceived rushes of enthusiasm only to later regret it. As we all know, sometimes visions of sugarplums do not materialize. That is not to say that I haven't given each and every one of my dreams my all and had more than a couple come true. It's just that dreams can get a little fuzzy toward the final frame. This time, the final frame is all I see. As 2008 stumbles toward the finish line, my dreams are once again before me. One dream completes, another waits to upload, and a third begins at the very beginning. And at the same time, I'm driven to distraction by events taking place back home.
Living in Paris has changed everything, the order of my priorities, the sharpness of my values. It's finally flushed away the detritus, the lovingly worn but ripe for discarding parts of my life – glib, clever, soulless part time players, shopping sprees packaged to my cerebrum as errands, the all-too passionate conversations about vapid pop culture personalities plastered on tabloids, playing along with the deification of brands. I came here to get some distance from the demands of materialism, to flee the ad world, to stop subjecting myself to the daily charades of office politics, to put a distance between myself and my language, and to question the mindless comprehension that becomes a hum under the surface of everything so blindingly familiar.
I've been gone 22 months. Now a new newness is at hand. I'm swapping French for Spanish. I have no foothold in the new land. No job awaits. No program. No new book to start. It's not a sabbatical. I can't couch it in any of those terms. It's a nose dive hopefully onto a bed of roses on a cloud of honey and spice. We're hoping for a little harp action – and a little financial luck. Because we're going for broke precisely as we enter the worst economic period since the Depression.
I have to say, I've been anxious. I know that in five short days we will know who the president will be and we will either be elated beyond imagination, dancing in the streets (well, I'll have to do so figuratively and through youtube), or so utterly frightened we'll be running from the theater of American life like the opening scene of The Blob.
I've been watching this campaign so closely that it would be fair to call it an obsession. It's a comfort to me that America (and its myriad of dreams) is still at arms reach even with all its follies and absurdities. Nobody on this side of the pond can quite understand the thing that makes us American and love it the way we do. It's been quite an embarrassment lately and not just because of George Bush's administration, but because of our insouciance about how out-of-touch we truly are as a nation. But now, suddenly, we have this person, this clear-talking level headed, comforting presence that has brought out a lot of hope in all of us, a sign that we're not just crazy when we compare truth to sensationalism, globalization to domestic arrogance. Finally, someone who everyone can get behind and at the same time will tell us we need to ramp up and pay attention to the innovation going on in the rest of the world. That we should solve problems, not rest on our crumbling laurels. As chain stores and billionaires take over New York, I see that perhaps all is not lost. From under the economic and cultural rubble, lo and behold, there is a voice of reason.
I'm using the disaster of the economy and Obama's campaign as a guidepost in my own personal affairs – my business plans, my conflicts about subjecting my creative projects to scrutiny and criticism by a flailing paradigm (the publishing world). A renewed effort to participate in the world of culture making without big compromises to my integrity and passions. And to my love life, which is also in uncharted territory. Never mix love with business? Well, we're mixing it alright, and with relish. Please stay tuned and take a ride with us on the new adventures and misadventures of Girl on the street. And let us all pray for our futures.
Please check out Peter's amazing photographs and go to the main site to see our latest Girl on the street coverage of the women at London Design Week, and shortly, The Freize Art Fair.
-Chauncey Zalkin1 Comment
This feminist says: I'm not voting for Hillary Clinton just because she's a woman
we are not asking permission from some great Uncle Sam like authority to be who we are or to have power.2 Comments
As Luxury Changes with the Times, A Few (Timeless) Lessons from France
(edited and published on Brand Channel) – When branding industry experts and enthusiasts discuss luxury, they generally agree that products of French provenance enjoy a distinct advantage. Words like perfection, detail, heritage, and the French "touch" are peppered throughout conversation. In fact, to witness true luxury, all one has to do is look around France itself —the immaculately preserved masonry of the stone buildings, the glimmering gold-tipped iron gates, and the regal gilded statues polished to perfection.
With more than 30 million fashion-hungry and camera-toting visitors every year, Paris, the "City of Light," is the most popular tourist destination in the world and France with its vineyards, lavender fields, and regional cuisines, is the most visted country with 79 million per year but the center of all that glory is Paris. From the gold hued river Seine with its glimmering reflection of the Eiffel tower to the notorious French locals and their surly relationship with t-shirt loving vacationers, the underlying psychology of the city is rooted in a heritage of beauty and meticulous attention to detail. Lionel Crochet, a luxury travel business owner located right off the famed Avenue Montaigne (www.ultimatelifestyle.fr) says "Paris is a big swimming pool of the best of what the world has to offer. Growing up in a French household, you develop a taste for quality. You are raised with the best. We might not have it in our genes to be super efficient or hyper creative in a trendy sense but in regards to a Chanel suit, 20 years later, you wouldn't move a stitch." A local Paris bar-goer describes his home city by explaining that the term luxury comes from the Latin root lux, the Latin word for light, and, in French, there is actually le luxe, the masculine, and la luxure, the feminine, which doesn't occur in English—a branding tragedy!
French luxury brands remain decidedly on the top of the luxury pyramid. French holding companies LVMH and PPR reign over the luxury marketplace and consumer perception when it comes to the finer things in life just like their forbearers -the 'createurs' that dressed kings, queens, aristocrats and the upper bourgeoisie.
However, the very idea of luxury brands and branding is undergoing unprecedented analysis due to issues such as the shifting tide of global economics, the increasing availability of so-called 'luxe' products, and of course 'green' fever. The latest buzz regarding luxury brands stems from two books in particular. The first is Dana Thomas' Deluxe, How Luxury Lost It's Luster, which provides a detailed overview of the history of Paris couture—for example, the more than 200 hours of work that go into the creation of a single gown and the moment in time when the visionaries behind the frocks came to hold sway over the aristocrats who wore their designs.
This was an important development in the history of luxury brands for two vital reasons (1) the creator was empowered to focus on quality – asking can you sit, can you stand, what will you be doing in the dress, etc. –for these were dresses made to be worn repeatedly. They were not disposable fashion and (2) creators came to dictate (in the strictest sense of the word) fashion and style as indispensable counsel to aristocrats seeking advice on trends, elegance, and taste.
The very idea of luxury came about a close relationship between the master creator and the client. Thomas talks about the modern day massification of luxury brands and the consequential loss of "luster" now that the sense of exclusivity and the special je ne sais quoi of luxury items have been compromised by mass production and increasing financial means. The very rich must now (and do) look for even more heightened and exclusive luxury experiences—so take note luxury brands.
Another even more riveting book, The Cult of the Luxury Brand: Inside Asia's Love Affair With Luxury, charts the rise of luxury brands on the other side of the world. In the collectivist societies of Asia, which are enjoying sustained prosperity, luxury shoppers are more than mere consumers; they are fanatics. in Asia, a Louis Vuitton bag is more than a must-have luxury; it's even become an icon of Japanese culture. The Japanese account for 40 percent of all luxury purchases worldwide. China is growing exponentially, and both India and South Korea have a growing and voracious demographic of luxury brand-obsessed consumers. In the wake of this shift, the long courted US market is no longer seen as the premiere demographic in which to push luxury brands and lifestyles.
Poise, grace and careful attention to detail is apparent in the demeanor of the new generation. Hotelier Antoine Chevalle, 34, of family-owned jetset hotel, The Byblos in Saint Tropez (where Mick and Jade Jagger had their wedding in 1967) takes pride in what his family has built and honors its tradition yet he doesn't take anything for granted. In an office unlike our utilitarian and minimalist American boardrooms, oil paintings surround a long carved wooden table. This is where Mr. Chevalle's sits, hands politely folded in front of him, and explains, "luxury to me is made to order or 'sur mesure'. It has to be created especially for an occasion and has nothing to do with mass market. Luxury is a hand-crafted experience for specific people."
Take couture as the ultimate example. Today couture is an oft misused word in the English language. "Couture", loosely translated means dressmaking or needlework and "haute" means high so 'haute couture' implies hand-done made for measure garments fitted to the individual. In reality, true couturiers are comprised of a short list approved by the Chambre Syndicale De La Couture via a decree issued yearly by a special commission of the Ministry of Industry. They must employ a minimum of 15 or 20 technical sewers along with a slew of other criteria and aesthetic judgments – yet the bastardization of the term is rampant.
In fact, with today's growing luxury brand-obsessed demographics spreading across the globe, there is a risk of a real devaluation in the value and perception of luxury brands as they become more available, accessible, and attached to the bling quotient.
When it comes to luxury brands then and now in fact, much is lost in translation. For example, when asked about luxury brand sales, one Parisian personal shopper to wealthy clientele, Noémie Khatchadourian (www.noemiek.com), says she has a hard time finding American clients with the declining strength of the US dollar. "All of my clients are Russian. I must educate them on the French touch though. When they first come to me, all they want is bling."
The concept of "bling" is decidedly at odds with the French concept of luxury. In fact, Noémie, in a follow up to her own comment, asks about bling, "Is this an Italian word? I don't know the origin of this word." After being informed that rap and hip hop are responsible for the term bling, she — still bewildered and not understanding this is not a guess — comments, "I don't know… maybe it comes from England?" A person at the next table hesitantly agrees, "Yes, Angleterre." When, finally convinced that bling is indeed from the streets of America, illustrated by the gold-fronted teeth and knuckle rings of rap album covers, she gasps, fascinated, "Really?"
The French value the idea of longevity and the importance of heritage as it relates to the quality of products. In a modern day marketplace where character is achieved in clothing through "distressed" jeans and shirts, many people tend to think of authenticity as something we manufacture—like theme parks. The French appreciate heritage because it contains the story of themselves—their identity. Who they are has been fermenting for years in the barrels of wines, and is etched deep in the stones of their 15th-19th century architecture. "The acknowledgement that one is great because one is standing on the shoulders of past giants is essential if we are going to be serious about our work," says creative director Alexander Gallé (www.galle.com) who has worked on French luxury brands YSL, Garrard and Boucheron. And nobody could ever accuse the French of not being serious – least of all about their luxe. Philippe Mihailovich – a South African brand strategist and university professor who grew up with a chic Parisian perfumer mother whose mother was a "Fath" as in famous designer Jacques Fath – moved here five years ago to investigate luxury brand culture says "With French luxury, it's the story, the true authentic story. Without that, without the heart, your brand is nothing."
For many luxury brands the French touch is where the value lies—that combination of heartfelt whimsy, that elusive nuance that can't be described, but no doubt exists, in an elegant product that is built to last. That never loses its meaning. For the French, quality comes before any apparent branding. In fact, the love of money is an object of scorn in France. Branding grows out of reputation and is maintained by quality standards. Philippe Starck says, "We (the French) are the world guardians of abstractions. The creators have to keep an extreme rigueur to deserve the glance of their peers. Thus, France is the country of quality."
As for technology, indeed a major part of new luxury, branders might pull from other cultures and disciplines but without the 'je ne sais quoi' touch, no amount of technology or service or bling will matter in the game of luxury. For that we say, Vive la France.
An emerging irony is that the French themselves are being priced out of the luxury brand demographic. The owner of a well-known luxury multi brand store near Concorde, explains "We can not afford these things in our economy. We sell to the Chinese, the Russians, the Americans, the rest of the world." "Real craftsmanship is breathtaking, so you will always find people who really 'get it'" says Gallé. Surely France will ultimately sustain their luxury heritage for the people within its borders as well as without – it's sewn and knotted into its history
How can we be more like the French?
- Think of the long haul. Build a brand with meaning, one that is rooted in a true story, not a story you manufacture and place adhoc on a brand.
- Say no to the 'bling' factor. Don't go for the cheap shot, the flashy bells and whistles that makes your brand hot one day and not the next. Give your luxury brand time to ferment.
- Remember luxury, in the true sense, has zero to do with function and utility. It's about pleasure, beauty, and indulging yourself in a unique quality experience. Don't lose that. X says "the iconicity of the object becomes its raison d'être which is why jewelry, which has zero functionality, is the most prized luxury of all."
"Chauncey writes about the current state of luxury from the French perspective. This week's feature story on BrandChannel.com"0 Comments
Meta-Tagging Your Life
previously titled "Mind Tag – You're It". My mind goes through so much subject matter with all that's going on. My more precise thinking disappears before I can get my fingers to march.
Flit flit go the pages..
Flit flit the remarkable sentiment Obama unearthed deep in America's heartland on Super Tuesday, flit flit Recession panic circling the globe showing how much the rest of the world looks to us to know their own fate, flit flit the conversation I had with an Indian bricolage store owner on Faubourg du Temple where he told me that the caste system in India has disappeared (his words) and how the country is becoming predominantly Muslim because in the Muslim religion there IS no caste system (his words); he thinks there will be a Christian Muslim World War Flit flit how a new bar for innovation in the online and offline world has us soaring to ever more hypoxic heights, flit flit my newly pricked ears homing in on companies like Ideo, flit flit taking online social networking innovations offline, flit flit amorphic online offline design and social space experience, flit flit living in paris, flit flit not living in paris, flit flit the view of New York from Paris, flit flit Should I consider Shangai? Hong Kong? How could I even get there? Could I find a way to live in the east for six months? flit flit the universal love quagmire and the single woman, and on and on.
While writing this an ex-boyfriend started up a video chat so again, my attention is divided. The distractions of multiple tabs and multiple agendas. I am writing and submitting. I am looking for a job. This is the first time that I am REALLY looking for a job because I want one and not just for the money. Actually honest to goodness desirous of a company I can believe in and call home. And it can be in Shanghai or Tokyo or Portland. I am open. I have a fantasy of looking out from plate glass windows onto some wilderness in some sort of city on the ocean/forest/cliff side/mountain range so that I can feel elements other than taxi horns, pedestrian body smacking, and foie gras stinky cheese sewage concoctions – but I love cities so I can accept the aforementioned. I just want my future to be 'tagged' innovation, design, experiential, experimental, revolutionary, ethnographic, social network, social space, team, creativity, and best of all user generated.
I currently live in Paris in case that wasn't clear. I'm dedicated to my search to get a small chorus of multinational voices going as I continue to talent scout in the city of the 'createur' (createuse). I am looking for photographers, artisans, artists, visionaries, and designers for my next shopping party hosted in my home. I have found a great Vietnamese sister duo who have a store not far from my apartment. They are going to find a gang of like-minded souls that I can sift through as well. At least in theory they are.
I'm very happy to have Aja contributing to this site and I have a few interesting thought leaders lined up. Aja's next post is already waiting in the wings as her mind is as fast as a Virgin Galactic plane. Daonne Huff has also written. She writes about sexuality in New York from a different point of view – not the jaded been there done that trickster viewpoint. It's not ready to post though.
And outside New York, where I'm aiming to pick up more traction, I've met a woman at an international women in business event at the Deloitte & Touche building here in Paris who I think would be of great interest to you. She's from Alicante, Spain. She just got her MBA (with a semester in India), she's lived in Madrid and speaks Italian, Spanish, French and Russian. She raised her hand with great enthusiasm to say she was looking for a job in India and wanted to write a c.v./resume that would be of interest to Indian companies but make sure to separate it from her European C.V. (resume) in her online profile. What reads well in France wouldn't work in India – or New York for that matter. In France, including a picture on your c.v. has been customary for years (one woman claims that's a thing of the past but I was told to do so) and they always seem to ask your marital status and what your parents do -even when you're in your 30s – and its not against the law. There is not one universal way to present yourself that is palatable or relatable to employers internationally.
We know India and China have huge growth opportunities but I was really struck by the enthusiasm she had for every day life in Southern India. The danger right now is that these countries are drawing their own talent back home from the United States where they came to be FREE and CREATE and PROSPER because of our as-of-late impossible immigration policies and fear based government. But the even bigger danger is that us as Americans are still the most hesitant in the world to embrace cultures different from our own. 'Assimilate to our ways gosh dang it', would say our president. We are not natural emigrants – anymore. We cling to our comfort zone more than most anyone. Australians, as we've all seen, seem to get up and go and keep going once they do (I know, they live in the middle of nowhere). And though the French are afraid to put their toe in the water, the people I meet in Europe are infinitely better traveled than anyone (including me) that I've known in America. They are happy to trot around the globe as much as possible for work and adventure. We're the ones that think Turks and Caicos is far enough for most vacations. It's no surprise – with just 'two weeks' and 15 hour work days, there are a lot of reasons why this happens.
Lets see how the earth (r)evolves in 2009. I won't get into Obama and Hilary as I really have to walk my dog but I will say I do hope to hear from my new Spanish friend and that she will tell you more about why she is so antsy to get back to life in Southern India.
-Chauncey2 Comments
In Print: The Design Moment for Terrace Magazine
It's on the topic of the Design Moment and it's published in this first issue of Terrace by the founders of the brilliant and inimitable Trace. Pick it up at your local (better) newsstand. By the way, that's me with the hat in the lower center square. Inspired by my 2007 visit to the Salone del Mobile.
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Lovell grabs #1, Bernal takes Hunt Shootout.
Trimble, Hawes and Kinney also win.
Bob Burbach
Marysville CA - April 25, 2010
--- 4-time MRP Winged Sprint Car Champion Korey Lovell led wire to wire to pick up his 1st victory of the 2010 campaign. Ryan Bernal took his wingless sprinter to a fine victory in the Joe Hunt Magneto Wingless Shootout. Ray Trimble got the checkers in the Super Stock closer while Jeremy Hawes trounced the Pro 4 Sprint Car field. Scott Kinney cruised to victory in the BCRA Midget Lite feature.
Lovell was flawless as he turned 20 perfect laps and led wire to wire from the pole position in the MRP Winged Sprint Car main event. Traveling racer Andy Gregg was the show for the most part as he tried consistently to ride the high side and claw his way forward. Gregg flipped in heat race #2 after banging the wall in turn 3 and started deep in the field. His efforts were rewarded with a 5th place finish at the end.
Jim Richardson and Mike Monahan had an entertaining dice for a while as they got to 2nd and 3rd respectively. But no one had anything for Lovell. Lovells victory combined with Greg Paulsons 7th place finish bolstered Lovells lead in the standings. His Korey Lovell Racing #71 is starting to see a potential 5th championship as a realistic possibility. 4th finishing Cody Lamar chased Richardson and Monahan to the finish. Monahan and Richardson won the heat races.
In the Hunt Magneto Wingless Sprint Car Shootout a whopping 32 quality wingless sprint cars signed in. This was round 2 of a 12 race series that will seed cars and drivers into the final race that will be staged at the 2010 Gold Cup. The event lived up to its promise as the field fought hard for position for the entire distance.
At the green flag veteran campaigner Terry Schank parlayed his pole position start into an early race lead. Ryan Bernal slipped into 2nd and thats the way it stayed up front for the first part of the event. A couple of early race yellows kept everybody bunched up. When some clean green laps were finally turned, 19th starting Billy Wallace was the show. Wallace went up to the top and started passing cars rapidly sometimes 2 at a time.
While Wallace was working his way to the front, Cody Myers got to 3rd and pressed the leaders relentlessly. He finally eclipsed Bernal for 2nd, and then 1 lap later got on by race leader Schank. Myers was flying and started to pull away from the field. Almost as fast as he got to the front Myers race came to an end as the white #9m came to a stop in 2. Myers popped out the top of his stricken racer exclaiming his frustration with some pretty animated gestures.
The final 9 laps were a real treat as Bernal was now pressing Schank and Wallace was still rushing to the front. With 8 to go Bernal got a great run off of 2 and flashed by Schank to grab the lead. One lap later 3rd running Tim Sherman Jr. blew by Schank for 2nd as the pair dueled in turn 3.
Wallace had found his way to 4th as this one roared to its conclusion. 4th running Taylor Simas also got by Schank for 3rd. Then as the white banner was in sight, Wallace also got by Schank. Thats the way it ended with Bernal in control. Jr. ran out of laps and settled for 2nd with Simas, Wallace and Schank rounding out the top 5. Wallaces march to 4th from 19th was one of the best drives demonstrated at MRP in recent memory. Justin Funkhouser won the B main event.
Jeremy Hawes continued his domination of the Pro 4 Sprint Car Series. Once again Hawes jumped from his 2nd row start to lead every lap of the event. Nobody came close to challenging the latest incarnation of the Flyin Ford. 3 time champion and 2nd place finisher Tim Maclaughlin was disqualified, as he didnt report to tech directly after the race. Rising star, Misty Castleberry took the flag 3rd but was moved up to 2nd with Maclaughlins disqualification. It looks like someones going to have to come up with an answer for Hawes domination of the class.
Ray Trimbles luck at MRP may have turned the corner. Trimble flew to victory in a thrilling MRP Super Stock main event. Front row starter Phil Marino jumped in front and led into turn 1. His slick #28 pushed wildly in 2 and Cory Hall shadowed by Ryan McDaniel were 1 and 2 at the conclusion of lap 1. Hall seemed to lead easily as Jeff Olschowka charged into 2nd past McDaniel. Thats when this one got good. Olschowka reeled in Hall ever so slowly until a yellow flag slowed the field at ½ way. The final 10 laps included a vicious duel between the two leaders as Trimble got to 3rd past McDaniel. Olschowka and Hall traded paint and just about everything else as the fought for the lead. Olschowka was going for 3 straight and Hall had no intention of allowing that streak to continue. It was simply a great stock car race! Olschowka muscled his way past Hall in turn 3 on lap 12 but Hall came right back and collided with Olschowka in the same turn on the next lap. The white 56 of Hall went up over Olschowkas wheel and peeled the body away on Halls right side. The incident jerked Olschowka sideways. He saved it, but he cut a tire. The yellow light flashed on. Olschowka returned after a quick tire change and Hall was penalized 4 positions for rough driving.
The big winner in all of the thrilling action was 3rd running Trimble who was the leader at the new green. Trimble stayed on top for the duration of the event and brought his winged machine home 1st a direct reversal in the Trimble fortunes of late.
Dudley Burrows brought out a yellow flag with 1 lap remaining. The single lap shootout did not change the top spot, but the rush for the checkers found Marino grabbing 2nd after his early race miscue. Olschowka got back to 3rd in another brilliant drive. Hall was 4th with Mark Kapscandi getting his best ever finish in 5th. The point chase will tighten with Trimble collecting the 1st place points.
The BCRA Midget Lite was a runaway for Scott Kinney after early leader and defending champion Doug Nunez spun out of contention. Please see bcraracing.com for complete information on this event.
Next week the Mighty Modifieds and the Super Stocks will return to MRP. The MRP Mini Stocks will also appear honoring track sponsor Arnes Paints in Marysville. In a program that features 3 stock car classes, the Pro 4 Sprinters and BCRA Midget Lites will also be on the card.
The pit gate opens at 3PM. The spectator gates will open at 5 PM with practice at 6 PM. IMPORTANT: The first race will start after hot laps at about 6:30.
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see jabros, doesnt matter if u blowed it up or not or bring in a kevin love or griffin in here or whoever.. the bottom line is that health and LUCK are moreimportant than skill. let bron turn an ankle and is at 80% and they are out of there. same with mj back in the day. how come he stays perfectly healthy thru every playoff run along with pip and rodman and others thru SIX runs? ditto with magic and kareem for the most part. like it or not, kg and pp have aanswered the bell. its been the rondos and green whose knees and HEART havent been in it thru fate. keep reggie lewis and bias heart in it and we are talking 20+ rings by now. how could we have avoided that? is what it is. when u have heart, relative heaLTH (nothing season ending minus kg ONCE) and chemistryu dont blowed that up!
nothing's guaranteed.. larry, mchale were breaking down, which is y those guys should have been traded or compromised. our guys have good relative heart, they just need help carrying the regular season record. u tell me we cant lose in the second round as okc is about to do? no guaranteed. just last year, went to the eastern conference finals, we cant do that at full strength for TWO years as we rebuild and hope fate frowns on the heat at some point? gime a break! rebuilding has far more risks than staying the course!
Its said that the most important stat in sports is games played.
(Not that it can necessarily be a predictor for future results. Westbrook had a stellar history of not missing games or getting hurt. All it takes is one bozo Beverly to make a non-basketball play or mistake and you're season's over.)
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EAU CLAIRE The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Women's Chorus will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, in Gantner Concert Hall of the Haas Fine Arts Center. A performance by Vocal Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Daniel Newman, associate professor of music, also will be featured during the concert.
The Women's Chorus, directed by Dr. Gary Schwartzhoff, director of choral activities, and Alan Rieck, assistant professor of music and theatre arts, will open the concert with "Gloria" by Franz Josef Haydn. The performance also will include "Psalm 100" by René Clausen, featuring freshman Claire Brosel, Burlington, and freshman Laura Hulke, Eau Claire, on piano; "Nigra Sum" by Pablo Casals; and "My True Love Has My Heart" by Eugene Butler. The Women's Chorus will conclude the concert with a traditional English folk song, "The Smoothing Iron," arranged by Neufeld.
Women's Chorus specializes in the study and performance of music written specifically for treble ensemble. The ensemble, one of two female ensembles at the university, is comprised of students from most majors, except music, within the university.
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Economic indicators reach beyond dry data and convoluted graphs. That is to say that a number of environmental factors can suggest which way the economy is moving. Keeping that in mind, the relaunch of a magazine whose core focus is to showcase a luxury lifestyle and advertise luxury goods could indicate things are moving in the right direction. That was publisher of MenŌĆÖs Health Ronan GardinerŌĆÖs hope when he spearheaded the return of RodaleŌĆÖs Best Life in 2012.
ŌĆ£There is definitely a newfound optimism in the market, itŌĆÖs a cautious optimism, but itŌĆÖs definitely there,ŌĆØ Gardiner says, adding, ŌĆ£I donŌĆÖt think itŌĆÖs just the luxury end, I think we are seeing increased optimism across the board.ŌĆØ
Best Life was a well-received brand from 2002 to 2009, however the downturned economy forced Rodale to make a tough decision and suspend the print product. ŌĆ£Luxury was pretty much the first category to be hit, and hence Best Life became unsustainable,ŌĆØ Gardiner explains.
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Discovering a void in the market was the first step in relaunching Best Life, the second was identifying precisely who its target audience is and which advertisers should reach those readers. Gardiner describes his readers as ŌĆ£the new manŌĆØ and says they are ŌĆ£a slightly more mature audience, [who is] very performance driven, affluent, successful, and ambitious.ŌĆØ Keeping that in mind, Rodale was able to tap several luxury brands to advertise in its October 2012 issue, brands like Ralph Lauren, Cartier, Hugo Boss and Lexus, and others that were looking for a new vehicle to promote their products.
Unlike many startups, Rodale had the advantage to leverage an already-familiar brand that could help spur and champion a successful relaunch. ŌĆ£WeŌĆśve always kind of thought of Best Life as a space MenŌĆÖs Health readers would graduate to. When you think about the MenŌĆÖs Health guy he is certainly a little younger, still in some ways finding his place in the world, heŌĆÖs very ambitious, very forward thinking, heŌĆÖs forging his career, heŌĆÖs finding his style, heŌĆÖs hopefully developing great relationships. The Best Life guy hopefully has all of that and more,ŌĆØ Gardiner says.
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This recipe proves that anything that tastes good out of the package tastes even better when grilled. While you can put the cream-filled cakes directly over the flame, take it to the next level with this recipe for Plankies from cookbook author Ted Reader. It layers creamy Nutella, crushed Oreos, and squishy marshmallows.
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