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The next hour is a blur of soft-porn lambada dancers, aging South American torch singers, and lip-synching child talent. Fredgie himself acts as ringmaster, stars in a brief comic piece (he and another clown fight over a newspaper), and gazes with paternal bliss as the debut of a new Fredgie theme song, this one sung in Portuguese, plays in the background.
The only discernible glitch comes late in the going, as six-year-old Tiffany Rodriguez struts on-stage, her tiny frame wrapped in a polka-dot minidress and matching petticoat. She looks out at the audience, perhaps a thousand faces, waits for the tape of Cyndi Lauper's Girls Just Want to Have Fun to begin. There is a pause, a terrible pause, during which the audience shifts and the energy Fredgie speaks of so fervently funnels itself onto the narrow shoulders of young Tiffany, who, feeling the magnitude of the moment, re-examines the forces that have compelled her into the limelight, drops her microphone, and flees the stage bawling.
On a quiet Wednesday morning in late October, a stretch limousine glides up the driveway of the Four Ambassadors. A few minutes later, a familiar technicolor figure clatters into view, hauling a large bag, followed by a female in a purple wig. The woman is Zu-Zou, a young Canadian Fredgie met through a mutual friend named Rainbow.
"I like to rent a limo for performance days," Fredgie explains, settling in next to Zu-Zou. "It gives me a chance to kind of relax and get into character."
The notion of "character" is a prickly topic when it comes to Fredgie, because, as he likes to point out, his character is constantly evolving. Further, as may have been discerned, he seems not to specialize in any one area that might be defined as a performing art. The way Fredgie sees it, the key to understanding his character requires a brief lesson in the history of Brazilian television.
From his bag he pulls a metal contraption that looks like a giant golden Danish but turns out to be a horn of some sort. "This is called a bozinha," Fredgie imparts. "It is one of three that belonged to a man named Shacrinha, who for many years hosted a musical variety show for kids in Brazil. Shacrinha was a master showman, a national hero. When he died, one of his bozinhas was buried with him. One was put in a museum. And I got the third." He squeezes the horn, which issues a shrill blast. The limo driver's neck stiffens.
Fredgie is fond of replaying a tape of Shacrinha's show. The host, by now an old man, stands at the center of a multilevel set crawling with kids and assorted Brazilian television personalities. There is an almost constant level of hysteria, regardless of the action, the audience cheering madly, it seems, simply because this is what an audience does. Dressed in leather shorts that ride high on his belly, Shacrinha does little beyond sputtering an occasional introduction. His primary role is not to perform but to act as a conduit to fame, an object of worship uncomplicated by further purpose. "I like to see myself as carrying Shacrinha's legacy," Fredgie murmurs.
Of course, Fredgie would like to think he is handling the endorsement angle more shrewdly than his progenitor. "I've got a deal I'm looking at right now that's just fabulous," he says, pulling a brochure from his bag. "Fredgie-Phone-Home cards for kids! You give one of these cards to your kid and they can call home from wherever they are. It's the latest thing."
The limo comes to rest in front of a set of electronic
double doors. Fredgie instructs the driver, a thickset man with a ponytail, to be back in 90 minutes. (Drivers of whom Fredgie is especially fond can, incidentally, expect to find themselves listed in the credits of various Fredgie productions, along with his personal trainers, haberdashers, and assistants.)
He and Zu-Zou proceed inside. The sight of two clowns rattling through the carpeted lobby is certainly nothing new to the staff of Miami Children's Hospital. And yet they generally expect clowns to be goofy and unencumbered, whereas Fredgie, by natural temperament, often appears anxious and put-upon, prone to fretting over contingencies. He also carries a portable phone.
The hospital's severe PR chief leads Fredgie and Zu-Zou to a small enclosed playroom on the third floor, where they are to perform for a group of patients. Fredgie is disappointed to learn that the kids are not terminally ill, as he had understood. They are, however, plenty sick. One by one, nurses wheel in the spectators. Most are attached to elaborate machines and IVs. One lies on a gurney, his movements restricted to the frantic scrolling of large brown eyes.
Today Fredgie shares the bill with another performer, Sari Mitchell. Unfortunately for Mitchell, whose routine involves interactive song and dance, the crowd is not especially mobile. The mothers of the children, and the hospital volunteers, must stand in, gamely imitating her perky steps.
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A photo is worth a thousand words — so hopefully Lamar is seeing Khloe's! Her newest Instagram message was loud and clear, and sounded like she was saying she wanted Lamar to save her, but knew it was him who needed the help.
Khloe Kardashian is definitely getting in touch with her emotions, and sharing them with the world. In a new Instagram post on June 9, the 29-year-old reality star posted a quote about needing to be saved — by "the people that need the saving for themselves."
Khloe Kardashian's Message To Lamar Odom
"Because sometimes the people we need to save us, are really the people that need the saving for themselves," the quote by R.M. Drake read that Khloe posted on her Instagram.
It's clear that Khloe feels like she needs someone — on the premiere of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, we see her struggling to move forward and even sadly admitting, "I'm not a team anymore, we're not a team."
So of course she needs some saving, she's understandably having a really hard time! However, it's sad that she's writing that it's pretty much Lamar who she'd want to save her — and he's not capable of that.
Khloe Leaning On French Montana
Luckily, Khloe has been keeping herself busy with her new fling, French Montana. She flew to South Africa to see him and support him performing at MTV Africa Music Awards on June 7, and luckily, she brought her makeup artist along to post an adorable video of the new couple.
In the new video, shared by Rob Scheppy, we see Khloe and French dancing together, whispering and even kissing. It's super adorable and total PDA that we love seeing.
What do you think, HollywoodLifers? Is Khloe still hurting over Lamar or is French the perfect distraction? Should Khloe reach out to Lamar to help him?
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This is a sad situation. I think Khloe is saying that Lamar needed Khloe to save him, but she needed the help herself. I hope Khloe works on herself, she should be mindful of the little things that people show, that are red flags, like French Montana's diss of Tichina Arnold, when he posted a picture of her, and put down how she looked. It came from left field, and for no reason at all. It shows an immaturity and mean spiritedness. These kind of actions tell a lot about a person. He might be nice to her now, but always keep an eye on how badly people treat other people, as one day they will be treating you the same way.
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divorce is harest event in your life..death is gods taking loved ones to heaven..divorce your left alone,,you feel rejected,,hurt..lost and lonely..oden is NOT CAPABLE OF LOVING ANY ONE YET..HE NEEDS GOD.AND THERPY AND LOVING PEOPLE TO TAKE HIM TO A MANS FEELING TOP OF WORLD..LIVING WITH HIGH PROFILE PEOPLE MADE HIM FEEL BAD..I SAW IT WHEN KRIS USED HIS BOSS FOR THE AIRPLANE..THAT WAS THE BEGINNING OF HER RUINING HIS MARRIAGE AND CAREER..KRIS CAUSED HIM GREAT PAIN..SHE NEEDS OUT OF THE KIDS LIVES..BRUCE SAW HER MEAN..CRUEL WAYS..SICK OLD LADY..
Posted at 12:22 PM on June 10, 2014
The article is confusing. Khloe just posted the quote on her twitter in the last 24 hours. What occurred on KUWTK was months ago. She appears to be saying that she was trying to save Lamar but Lamar may need to actually save her. Unfortunately for her, Lamar may be one of those men where if you try to make them jealous by flaunting a relationship with another man, will not respond with jealously but disgust, and the relationship will be permanently severed. Lamar is moving on with his life…Khloe needs to save herself.
Posted at 9:06 PM on June 10, 2014
Khloe like to show off to the public. She really likes to have attention. Well, she is at the right place for that. Being a TV reality star. Khloe, you speak too fast. Wait for at least two more years and you will know if for sure you are in company of good people. You forgot how well you used to present Lamar to the public, like he was perfect. I know you know it wasn't that great, you even hide his imperfections to your family and friends for a while, until the truth blew out We all know that you are pretty good at faking the idea of perfect relationship and being in love. I cannot wait to see the end of the game. If Chloe really want Lamar, she think using another man to make him jealous is the right thing to do? I don't think so. I believe that Chloe is just playing a game with herself and this French Montana knows that Chloe is using him and he is using Chloe also. Who knows if Chloe didn't pay him to play the daring game with him just to make Lamar jealous? Who knows? ? ?

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in our alley. The strength of the hero, Rostam,
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Case Number: 469/10 ECD: 469/10
High Court: Eastern Cape – EAST LONDON
Date Heard: 23 AUGUST 2010
Date Delivered: 07 SEPTEMBER 2010
for the Applicant(s): Ms Marais
for the Respondent(s): Adv Richards
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Date Heard: 23/8/2010
Date Delivered: 07/09/10
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ANGELINA WEYER (born GEORGE) …..............................APPELLANT
[1] This is an application for pendente lite relief under Rule 43 of the Uniform Rules of Court. The applicant seeks maintenance in the amount of R3000 for the minor child born of the marriage, R2000 for herself and a contribution towards her legal costs in the amount of R20 000.
[2] The parties are married out of community of property. The accrual system has been included in terms of the ante nuptial agreement. There is a minor child born of the marriage, namely Logan, who is three years old. The applicants' daughter from a previous relationship, Hannah, who is seven years old, has also been living with them.
[3] The approach which our courts adopt in these matters is by now trite and can be summarised as follows:
The relief granted in terms of rule 43 is interim in nature and cannot be determined with the same degree of accuracy allowed by detailed evidence adduced at a trial. See in this regard Taute v Taute 1974 (2) page 675 (E), at page 676.
The applicant's entitlement to maintenance pendente lite depends on the marital standard of living of the parties. Taute v Taute (supra) at page 676D-F.
The court will have regard to the reasonable and actual expenses of the applicant and the respondent's capacity to meet such requirements from income. In certain circumstances inroads may be made into capital. Taute v Taute page 676 at D-G. See also Botha v Botha 2009 (3) SA 89 W at 105C-106J
(d) In order to succeed with a claim for contribution towards legal costs the applicant must establish that she has insufficient means of her own to pay legal fees and that the amount sought is reasonably necessary to enable her to pursue her defence. See Nicholson v Nicholson 1998 (1) SA 48 at page 50C-E where Wunsh J said the following:
"The question to be considered is what the applicant needs for reasonable proceedings. The cases were reviewed in Dodo v Dodo 1990 (2) SA 77 (W) The applicant is entitled, if the respondent has the means and she does not have them, to be placed in the position adequately to present her case, relevant factors being the scale on which the respondent is litigating and the scale on which the applicant intends litigating (I would have qualified this by reference to what is reasonable having regard to what is involved in the case), with due regard being had to the respondent's financial position."
See also Glazer v Glazer 1959 (3) 928 (W) at page 928 A-C where Williamson J said:
"The scale upon which she is entitled to litigate is in my view is a scale commensurate also with the means of the parties. People in this position are not expected to litigate upon the basis that they have to watch every penny that is spent in litigation. Litigation can be conducted luxuriously or economically. I do not say that she is entitled to every luxurious expense in litigation, but she is entitled to litigate upon the basis you would expect rich people to litigate. She is the wife of a rich man who is obviously going to litigate against her on a luxurious basis. In this comparatively simple preliminary application he has appeared through senior counsel and junior counsel. I think she is entitled to litigate upon somewhat the same sort of scale as that upon which he can be expected to litigate."
[4] It is common cause that the parties are of modest means. The respondent is employed as an educare teacher and earns a gross salary of R3 300 per month.
[5] The Respondent is employed as a joiner and earns a nett salary of R9 018. 93. His salary advice indicates that an amount of R1 939. 94 is deducted for a vehicle; R1 680 for medical aid; R500 for attorneys Kirchmans Inc and R400 for "creditworks (S&V)". This leaves a nett amount of R4 498. 99.
[6] The applicant suggests rather tentatively in her affidavit that it is possible that the respondent holds a member's interest in the joinery business which used to be owned by his deceased father. There is however no evidence to this effect and in the event this was denied by the respondent who stated that the business is owned by his mother and uncle.
[7] It is also common cause that the respondent recently received an amount of R700 000 in respect of a claim against the Road Accident Fund which he used to purchase a property in Gonubie.
[8] The applicant states that she requires an amount of R3 300 rental in respect of her three bedroom flat. Her mother had previously paid the rental on her behalf and has now indicated that she is no longer in a position to continue with this arrangement. The applicant's schedule of expenses however reflects an amount of R2 700 for rental. I accept for the purposes of this application that the latter amount is the correct one. It appears that the parties have in the past lived in that flat and have not been charged any rental by the applicant's mother to whom the flat belongs. The respondent contends that for this reason the applicant is not entitled to include the amount in respect of rental. In my view it is not legally tenable for the respondent to insist that the applicant and the minor child continue to live on the largess of third parties in order for him to escape his legal responsibility. The applicant's mother has no legal responsibilities towards either the applicant or the minor child. In my view therefore this is a reasonable and necessary expense. An amount of R800 has been claimed in this regard in respect of the minor child.
[9] The applicant claims an amount of R900 per month for electricity. Of this an amount of R300 is allocated for the minor child. The respondent contends that this amount is unreasonably excessive as he used to spend an amount of R250 per month on "pay as you go" electricity purchases. He states furthermore that the water account is paid by the applicant's mother. In my view this amount is not unreasonable. As I have stated before, it is legally untenable for the respondent to suggest that the applicant's mother must continue to subsidise the maintenance of his minor child.
[10] In respect of groceries and food the applicant claims an amount of R4 500 per month and has allocated an amount of R1 500 thereof to the minor child. I agree with respondent's contention that this amount appears excessive. The respondent however suggests that R1 750 would be sufficient in this regard because the minor child is only 3 years old. In my view an amount of R 3 000, of which R 1 000 should be allocated for the minor child, would be reasonable.
[11] In respect of toiletries the applicant claims R400 for herself and R400 for Logan. She states that Logan uses nappies at night which costs about R100 per month. The amount of R50 per month suggested by the respondent would in my view be woefully inadequate. In my view an amount of R200 should be allowed in this regard.
[12] The applicant has claimed an amount of R400 per month in respect of petrol expenses. Of this amount R300 is allocated for Logan's use. The applicant states that she uses her own vehicle to drive to Beacon Bay where the minor child's school is located. She travels in excess of 100km per month. The respondent contends that the amount is excessive if regard is had to petrol usage and suggests that a total allowance of R600 would suffice. I do not agree. If regard is had to the distance which the applicant is required to travel on a monthly basis this amount seems eminently reasonable.
[13] Regarding the costs relating to the employment of a domestic worker there is not much difference between what the respective parties regard as reasonable. The applicant claims an amount of R700 of which she allocated R234 for Logan. The respondent on the other hand contends that R600 should be allowed in this regard. In my view the amount of R700 claimed by the applicant is reasonable if regard is had to the fact that the applicant works full time and would therefore require a domestic worker to assist her with, inter alia, cleaning and washing duties.
[14] The applicant claims an amount of R2 400 in respect of medical aid contribution for herself and the minor child. She states that the respondent had removed both her and Hannah from his medical aid without any notice to her. She fears that the respondent may do the same in respect Logan and would rather prefer to have her own medical aid and have Logan added as a dependant. The respondent contends that this amount is excessive and cannot be afforded by the parties. He suggests that an amount of R200 should be allowed overall for medical expenses. It appears to be common cause that the minor child is still on the respondent's medical aid. If indeed the applicant has established that she is entitled to some maintenance pendente lite, then in my view an amount of R1 200 for medical aid for herself would be reasonable. The amount of R1 600 claimed by the applicant in this regard appears to include the contribution for Hannah. I deal later on in my judgment with the issues pertaining to the applicant and Hannah's entitlement to pendente lite maintenance.
[15] The applicant claims an amount of R600 in respect of clothing of which R200 is allowed for Logan. The respondent suggests that this is not an item that should be included in the claim for interim maintenance. I do not agree. The respondent cannot seriously suggest that the minor child should wait until the finalization of the main action before purchasing necessary items of clothing. Logan is at an age where he grows very rapidly and may require items of clothing to be purchased on a regular basis. The amount claimed by the applicant in this regard is therefore in my view reasonable.
[16] In respect of entertainment the applicant claims an amount of R400 of which R200 is allocated for Logan's use. In my view having regard to the parties' earning capacity, this amount appears excessive. An amount of R100 in respect of the minor child would in my view be reasonable and necessary.
[17] Finally the applicant claims an amount of R74 for the minor child's swimming lessons. In my view this is a reasonable and necessary expense. The applicant states that the minor child has requested to take extra swimming lessons. She is keen to encourage him to do so because it will be beneficial to his development and physical health. This is in my view a legitimate reason for the expense and it can therefore not be regarded as a luxury.
[18] The applicant also included an amount of R2 765 in respect of the educational expenses of the minor child, Hannah. The respondent argues that he is not liable for this expense as Hannah's biological father is maintaining her adequately. Ms Marais, who appeared on behalf of the applicant, argued that because the respondent accepted the responsibility to maintain Hannah during the time when the parties were living together, the applicant is entitled to include medical and educational expenses relating to Hannah.
[19] I am constrained to accept the respondent's averment that Hannah is being maintained by her natural father. The applicant's affidavit is silent in this regard and I have no doubt that if this was not the case she would have sought leave to file a further affidavit to gainsay this allegation.
[20] The amount of R2 765-00 in respect of Hannah's educational expenses relates to remedial lessons, occupational therapy and didactic aid which Hannah requires as a result of "learning challenges". The applicant states that, in the opinion of the psychologist, Hannah's learning problems can partly be attributed to the emotional and psychological harm caused by the respondent's conduct. She states that these expenses impact directly on her ability to pay for Logan's and her living expenses.
[21] Ms Marais referred to the matter of Heystek v Heystek 2002 (2) SA 754 TPD in support of her submission that the respondent is liable for these expenses.
[22] In that matter the minor child's father was deceased and the applicant apparently received no maintenance from his estate. The applicant contended that she was claiming maintenance for herself and not for the minor child. It was clear however that the maintenance she sought also included items which related to expenses in respect of her minor child. In answering the question as to whether or not a stepfather has an obligation to maintain his stepchild Patel AJ remarked as follows:
"I am of the view that the inevitable concomitant of a marriage in community of property is the shared responsibility of both spouses for the maintenance of the common household, which, in this case, certainly includes the applicant's children since the respondent had and has consortium with the children's mother. Whilst the marriage subsists and until divorce is decreed the consortium prevails. In the circumstances, the respondent is to provide maintenance for the applicant even if portion of that maintenance is utilised for the children."
[23] He relied in this regard on the case of Wilkie – Page v Wilkie- Page 1979 (2) SA 258 (R) where Gubbay J said:
"Where the marriage is in community of property, the duty of support owed by the mother to the child becomes a charge upon the joint estate and the stepfather becomes civilly liable by reason of his administration and control of the common purse. Upon the dissolution of such a marriage, the obligation to maintain reverts to the mother, who is personally liable."
In that case also the minor child had not been maintained by its natural father. Gubbay J's comment therefore at page 262C-D where he stated that:
"Indeed, even if such child is being maintained by its natural father, the inevitable concomitant of the marriage is that the husband supports it as well."
was obiter.
[24] In my view the facts of this matter are distinguishable for the various reasons. First of all the parties are married out of community of property. Secondly Hannah is being maintained by her natural father. The claim for educational and medical expenses is in respect of specific items which are paid by her natural father. These expenses are in fact not being paid by the applicant and they can therefore not qualify as expenses which the applicant can legitimately include in her claim for maintenance pendente lite. I could find no authority for the proposition that a stepparent would under these circumstances be liable for expenses which are already paid by the stepchild's natural parent.
[25] Regarding the issue of the applicant's entitlement to maintenance pendente lite, my views are as follows.
A needy spouse is entitled to maintenance from the financially able spouse to enable her to maintain the standard of living established during the marriage. See Botha v Botha 2009 (3) SA 89 at page 106I-J.
[26] In this matter however it is common cause that the parties have always been of meagre means and would necessarily have been compelled to live a relatively spartan life-style if they were to survive on their combined income.
[27] The applicant has therefore in my view not been able to prove a standard of living which would generally entitle her to maintenance pendente lite. The respondent however appears to have maliciously and without notice to the applicant removed her from his medical aid. This is in my view one aspect of their standard of living to which the applicant would have become accustomed to. I have already found that R1200 would be reasonable in this regard. If regard is had to the respondent's income and his considerable equity in the Gonubie property which he has recently purchased, then it is an expense which he can afford.
[28] The respondent has tendered an amount of R1000 per month as maintenance for the minor child. He stated that he is unable to afford an additional amount. He makes that submission obviously on the basis that his salary is not considerably more that of the applicant. In the light of my findings above I am of the view that an amount of R3 208 is reasonably necessary for the maintenance of the minor child.
[29] In my view, having regard to the respective earning capacities of the parties and in particular the respondent's considerable equity in the Gonubie property, it is not unreasonable to expect the respondent to contribute the major share. I am accordingly of the view that pendente lite maintenance for the minor child in an amount of R1 800 would be reasonable under the circumstances. The respondent is clearly in a financial position to afford this amount.
[30] Regarding the applicant's claim for contribution to cost, it is trite that she is entitled to such contribution provided that it is commensurate with the scale on which the parties will be expected to litigate, taking into account their financial resources. I have already alluded to the limited financial means of the parties. They will therefore be compelled to litigate frugally and in my view the amount of R20 000 claimed by the applicant is excessive. I am of the view that an amount of R5 000 would be appropriate and sufficient.
[31] In the result I make the following order:
Respondent is ordered to pay an amount of R1 800 per month pendente lite maintenance in respect of the minor child, Logan, with effect from 30 September 2010;
Respondent is ordered to pay R1 200 per month pendente lite maintenance to the applicant with effect from 30 September 2010;
Respondent is ordered to pay to the applicant, on or before 30 September 2010, an amount of R5 000, as contribution to her legal costs;
Costs of the application will be costs in the main action.
Counsel for the Applicant : Ms. Marais
Attorneys for the Applicant : D. J Marais Attorneys
c/o Tecoma Street
East London
Counsel for the Respondent : Adv. Richard
Attorneys for the Respondent: Cooper Conroy Attorneys
4 Epsom Road
East London
Date Heard : 23 August 2010
Date Delivered : 7 September 2010


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Dear Jessica,
OK! I give up! You are so right! For an Arian, Libra's stink!! Frank proved himself again selfish and negative, and getting worse every moment!! Did I use up my Full Moon Prayer last October when I prayed for my soulmate? I got the idea that when he came back he must be my soulmate! Can I use the same prayer? It's still in the envelope! I will NOT go back to Frank and I know that it happened for a reason. My Birthday was April 18th (1944). I'm older than dirt, but I still want to be romantic…do I have a chance this year?
Love, D
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First, Librans do not stink! (They generally are well groomed & quite fragrant). But yes, the pileup of Aries planets have thrown many longstanding relationships for a loop. Here's what I'm seeing, we're seeing just how different other people's realities are from ours -- and that's frustrating! Collectively, we're navigating love lessons: ever more courageously stepping into our own spiritual warrior's shoes, to openly and honestly address problems & not making a bigger mess of things.
Just as every soldier of love needs a strategy, Saturn is suggesting you change up yours. Venus in Aries requires a dynamic challenging and youthful partnership with a spirit of adventure, and yes, you're wildly romantic! With Venus opposing Neptune, you can also be fuzzy about how to finesse the mundane details of day to day relationship, as well as impatient when others aren't cooperating (ahem) with you. Currently Saturn is opposing your natal Venus Aries (and you have a Venus-Neptune natal opposition, t-squared by Mars in Cancer). Saturn's presence in your birthday chart indicates that the time has come for you to clearly and realistically see the human limitations of your guy, Frank, & decide whether you can handle it. And to honestly address relationship strategies you've outgrown.
What strategies might benefit from Saturn's cool reason? Aries' knee-jerk tendency to feel compromised by compromise itself, and to impatiently assume the worst, maybe. But you have a resource here- your courageous honesty. If you're angry, unclear or fed up with what someone is showing you, talk about it, give him a chance to address your concerns, before you jump to conclusions. The story may be very different from what you first thought it was. And be honest with your self --is he really all that different from when you two first met, or is it you who is doing the changing? Remember, A Love Alchemist's Notebook credo: we attract who we're attracted to. Other people are a reflection of YOU.
Saturn is also checking in on how well you're handling your natal Venus-Neptune opposition. Venus-Neptune requires inspiring, spiritually aware, sensitive and imaginative lovers. Or you may attract escapists, super sensitive people who don't have a handle on their sensitivity, who instead try to numb it or through addictive off the wall behaviors. If you're intentional around wanting the former, discerning about saying No to and recognizing the latter, you're on the right track. So, if you're on the outs with Frank and are single and looking, make a birthday wish to Saturn, ask for a sensitive realist-- and the eyeballs with which to see him (if you haven't asked for a sensitive, romantic, adventurous lover with their feet on the ground, go ahead and update your same soul mate letter, stat). This is the year for tweeks, adjustments and modifications to how you're going about getting what you want from love and Saturn offers the realism to see this truth. You can have the love you want; it's never too late for love!
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Q. Looks like you turned things around today?
DANIELLE KANG: Yeah. Today, yeah, I just try to take it one shot at a time. I want to minimize mistakes kind of thing. I don't really know. I just had a rough morning. I didn't have a great morning. My friend Brian called me, my brother called me, my coach, trying to calm me down. Started off the day, kept on hitting only one shot at a time. Try to focus, just try to put those feet on the greens.
Q. Tough morning? Just like depressed?
DANIELLE KANG: No, I got a (Indiscernible) it's okay. When you play golf, you try to block it out.
Q. Given what you shot yesterday, did you come out here thinking cut line? Do you have to think that?
DANIELLE KANG: I don't want to think cut line. I only think about the shot I'm hitting kind of thing. So if I can make the cut, I make the cut. If I don't, I don't. I had a really rough start yesterday. I just really took ‑‑ I mean, I tried my best today thinking ‑‑ I don't know, just try to take it one shot at a time and see what brings you out here.
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Adansonia | |
African Baobab (Adansonia digitata) tree in Bagamoyo, Tanzania, near the Kaole ruins | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Malvales |
Family: | Malvaceae |
Subfamily: | Bombacoideae |
Genus: | Adansonia L.[1] |
Species | |
See Species section |
Adansonia | |
African Baobab (Adansonia digitata) tree in Bagamoyo, Tanzania, near the Kaole ruins | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Malvales |
Family: | Malvaceae |
Subfamily: | Bombacoideae |
Genus: | Adansonia L.[1] |
Species | |
See Species section |
Adansonia is a genus of eight species of tree, six native to Madagascar, one native to mainland Africa and the Arabian Peninsula and one to Australia. The mainland African species also occurs on Madagascar, but it is not a native of that island.
A typical common name is baobab. Other common names include boab, boaboa, tabaldi, bottle tree, upside-down tree, and monkey bread tree. The generic name honours Michel Adanson, the French naturalist and explorer who described A. digitata.
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Adansonias reach heights of 5 to 30 m (16 to 98 ft) and have trunk diameters of 7 to 11 m (23 to 36 ft). Glencoe baobab – an African baobab specimen in Limpopo Province, South Africa, often considered the largest example alive – up to recent times had a circumference of 47 m (154 ft).[2] Its diameter is estimated at about 15.9 m (52 ft). Recently the tree split up into two parts and it is possible that the stoutest tree now is Sunland baobab, also in South Africa. The diameter of this tree is 10.64 m (34.9 ft), with an approximate circumference of 33.4 m (110 ft).[citation needed]
Some baobabs are reputed to be many thousands of years old, which is difficult to verify, as the wood does not produce annual growth rings, though radiocarbon dating may be able to provide age data.[citation needed]
The Malagasy species are important components of the Madagascar dry deciduous forests. Within that biome, A. madagascariensis and A. rubrostipa occur specifically in the Anjajavy Forest, sometimes growing out of the tsingy limestone itself.
A. digitata has been photographed growing in salt plains and by the sea, so may be a halophyte (salt tolerant).[3][4]
Baobabs store water inside the swollen trunk (up to 120,000 litres / 32,000 US gallons) to endure the harsh drought conditions particular to each region.[6] All occur in seasonally arid areas, and are deciduous, shedding their leaves during the dry season.
Since 2008, there has been increasing interest for developing baobab seeds or dried fruit powder for consumer products.[7][8] As of 2010, the potential international market was estimated at $1 billion per year.[9]
The tree also provides a source of fiber, dye, and fuel. Indigenous Australians used baobabs as a source of water and food, and used leaves medicinally. They also painted and carved the outside of the fruits and wore them as ornaments. A large, hollow baobab south of Derby, Western Australia was used in the 1890s as a prison for convicts on their way to Derby for sentencing. The Boab Prison Tree, Derby still stands and is now a tourist attraction. There is a similar tree near the Western Australian town of Wyndham.[citation needed]
The leaves, eaten fresh or as a powder, are commonly used as a leaf vegetable or a soup ingredient in mainland Africa.[citation needed]
The fruit has a velvety shell and is about the size of a coconut,[9] weighing about 1.44 kilograms (3.2 lb). It has an acidic, tart flavor, described as 'somewhere between grapefruit, pear, and vanilla'.[9][10]
The dried fruit powder contains about 12% water and various nutrients, including carbohydrates, dietary fiber, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, B vitamins, potassium and iron.[10][11][12][13]
In Zimbabwe, the fruit has been used in traditional food preparations. According to one source,[9] locals "ate the fruit fresh or crushed the crumbly pulp to stir into porridge and drinks". Malawi women have already set up commercial ventures earning their children's school fees for their harvesting work.[9] In Sudan, it may be moistened in water to make a juice.[citation needed]
Prior to commercial approval, baobab fruit powder was not available in the European Union (EU), as legislation from 1997 dictated that foods not commonly consumed in the EU would have to be formally approved before commercialization. In 2008, the EU authorized the use of baobab dried fruit pulp as a safe ingredient in food products,[14] and in 2009, it was granted GRAS status in the United States.[15]
The powdery white interior may be used as a "thickener in jams and gravies, a sweetener for fruit drinks, or a tangy flavor addition to hot sauces."[9][12] The dry fruit pulp, separated from seeds and fibers, is eaten directly or mixed into porridge or milk, and is also known as "monkey's bread". The dry fruit pulp may be covered in sugary coating (usually with red coloring) and sold in packages as a sweet and sour candy.[citation needed]
The dry pulp is either eaten fresh or added to gruels. In Tanzania, it is added to aid fermentation of sugar cane for beer making.[16] Pulp can be stored for beverage production, but it needs airtight containers. Storage is improved by the use of sodium metabisulphite.[citation needed] It can also be frozen if ground to a powder. In Asia, it is an ingredient in a carbonated soda called Baobab Pepsi described as having a citrus taste.[17]
In the coastal areas of Kenya, baobab seeds are cooked with sugar, colored, and sold as a snack. The seeds are mostly used as a thickener for soups, but may also be fermented into a seasoning, roasted for direct consumption, or pounded to extract vegetable oil.[citation needed]
Adansonia digitata, Tarangire National Park in Tanzania
Adansonia grandidieri, Avenue of the Baobabs, Madagascar
Baobab (Adansonia digitata) in Kruger National Park, South Africa
Boab Adansonia gregorii in Australia
Baobab flowers in Mulund, Mumbai, India
Baobab tree at Siddi Tombs, Murud-Janjira, India
Baobab trees at seaside gate at Vasai Fort, India
A Baobab tree at Vasai Fort, India
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Total sales at China's two dominant auction houses—Poly Auction and China Guardian—more than halved during 2012. Sales at Sotheby's and Christie's in Hong Kong also fell, wiping $2.4bn off the country's art market, which by some calculations was the world's largest at the beginning of 2012.
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**********Update 26/06/2014: I'm a bit late with the update on this one, but the votes were counted and Happy Fishing took second place for Innovation! Well chuffed.
This weekend was the 29th Ludum Dare, and I was in it again with Alexis. The chosen theme was Beneath the surface. Of course, as soon as the theme was announced, my mind went blank, so we spent the first few hours dumping any sort of relevant idea onto paper. We toyed with a number of ideas, including a facial expression simulator, but eventually we settled on... Happy Fishing!
My platform of choice is Flash, while Alexis' is Unity, and while we've crossed over once or twice, it had been a while, so we decided to use both our strengths to come up with the most convoluted stack possible :D Thus the Flash -> JavaScript -> Unity -> JavaScript -> Flash flow was born. Proof indeed that JavaScript is the great equaliser.
Flash would control the game, capturing input and sending messages to Unity when game objects passed out of the screen. Unity would then take over execution until it came back to Flash. Each game could focus on what it does best: Flash on 2D and vector graphics, Unity on 3D and fancy screen effects that take about a minute to apply.
You have a boat and a endless supply of Love TNT. There is an ocean, with a lot of fish that need some loving. You swan around dumping Love TNT barrels and exploding them when they're close enough to the fish. When the fish are affected, they're driven crazy with love, causing them to leap in the air, the one place their love can be expressed.
If two fish fish-slap in the air, a bond is formed, magic happens, and a new baby fish is born! Thus your job is complete. As long as they don't land in your boat and die of a broken heart, of course.
I'm going to segué into a quick rant about ExternalInterface, Flash's weapon of choice when it coming to talking to JavaScript. Holy Batmobile, but is it slow!
We were originally sending over position coordinates and such every frame or so (the original game had a fishing line rather than Love TNT barrels), but pretty soon we were seeing some lag. A quick getTimer() later, and we found that calls could take between 10 and 80ms to complete (at least on my computer). Basically, if you made a call, you dropped a frame or two. Or three.
I tried a lot of things to try and speed it up; I wasted about 6hrs on it, when I should have just changed tack and moved on (in a 48hr game jam, you don't have time, you just work around any problems).
The problem seemed two fold: 1) Flash would take what you send it, convert it to XML, eval that, take a wee rest, convert the rest to XML, then pass it as a String, and 2) Because ExternalInterface by default returns the result of the function, it needs to wait the full loop (Flash->JS->Unity->etc) so it can do that.
To try and solve it, in no particular order, I tried:
In the end, we had to change the game logic - instead of sending position, we send Start and End messages, and simulate the ship in both games - and change the gameplay entirely - gone was the fishing gameplay, hello dropping barrels. Also gone, was capturing input from anywhere - not it was in Flash or nought.
The ExternalInterface code is pretty shameful, and it's ridiculous that you have to wait for a return message, or that you can't access it from a Worker thread. In short, it's good for once-off messages, but not for anything real-time.
If anybody has a good solution to this, I'd love to hear it though.
OK, rant over.
Overall the experience was pretty good - I love game jams because you just go into this hyper-productive, focused state. To be honest, I spent way too much time trying to fix the ExternalInterface problem (and on more modern hardware, it's less of an issue), but other than that, it's crazy how quickly you can knock out a game once you drop all that baggage around architecture, maintainability, and bug-fixing :D
In about a day and a half (the theme is released at 3am over here, and we could only stay in the shared working space until 9pm on the Sunday), we ended up with a game in Flash, a game in Unity, the framework in JavaScript to make them talk nicely with each other, and a simple PHP web stack to tie it all together.
The game itself is available to play at http://divillysausages.com/ludumdare/29, and you can find the game page at http://www.ludumdare.com/compo/ludum-dare-29/?action=preview&uid=12329 if you want to vote on it.
Also attached at the bottom of the page, is the Flash source, if you want to see what half a commented project looks like.
A huge shout-out has to go to the Ludum Dare Paris organisers for setting up the shared space, the sponsors, etc. We got to meet a lot of other game dev people, and got to see some interesting games. The next one should be even better ;)