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The Korean entries are Chinese-obsessed this year: Musa the Warrior's 14th-century love triangle finds a general and a slave in a doomed Korean envoy exchanging grimaces over a Ming princess (Crouching Tiger's Zhang Ziyi) they are escorting across the eastern wastes. Crammed with incident and oaths, it nevertheless falls short of epic grandeur. Failan's titular Chinese laundress (Cecilia Cheung) is stranded in modern Korea, submitting to a paper marriage to a veteran gangster (Shiri's Choi Min-Shik). The first half is a grim troll through the Inchon gutterworld; the last, a protracted howl, finally relieved in an amazing conjunction of resurrection and violence.
Failan's achievement makes Fulltime Killer's violence without tears look terminally irrelevant. An actioner of the standard HK male-bonding-enemies variety, its energetic shtick wears thin once the dopey backstory surfacessomething about epileptic attacks at a marksmanship tournament. Speaking of which: Sports fans should skip Japan's Waterboys (SNL's male synchronized swimming skit drained of laughs) and catch Stephen Chow's Shaolin Soccer, a kicky bit of truth in advertising that might be the perfect cure for lingering World Cup hangovers.
The AAIFF's stateside offerings are more miss than hit: Blue Fire is a hair-raising mix of incredible line readings ("You feel the heat all over your body, don't you?") and the unmotivated lust between lovesick Chinatown dogsbody and thong-wearing tart. The slightly less surly protagonist of Not a Day Goes By (directed by Joe G.M. Chan, the pyrotechnic houseboy in Boogie Nights) gets chased at the start by a well-meaning shopkeeper who wants to give him a free chicken in honor of his late mother; the film's deadpan dialogue is often equally hilarious. Unfortunately, Chan dwells on the sort of identity soul-searching that sounds better on paper.
The ethnocentric festival's best film isn't even by a member of any of the tribes in question. DeMille's The Cheat stars Sessue Hayakawa as Arakau Haka, a wealthy ivory merchant who throws parties for the smart set at his Long Island estate. When Edith (Fannie Ward), wife of a struggling stockbroker, loses her ladies' group charity funds in speculation, she secretly accepts Arakau's financial aidand his one delicate condition. When she tries to stop the liaison, he savagely brands her with his signet. Though the premise of a flesh-marking foreigner is textbook xenophobic, Hayakawa (a University of Chicago graduate) brings a refreshing elegance to the roletails and pocket watch instead of demonic facial hairwhile conveying repressed desire in a style subtle for the silent era. The film is a marvel of narrative economy and indelible scenes: the brutal branding, a silhouetted Arakau slumping down a rice-paper screen, the courtroom surging in outrage after Edith's hysterical revelation. "That means it belongs to me," Arakau explains to Edith, upon first showing her his mark. That the AAIFF can embrace a charged masterpiece like The Cheat is no cheat at all.
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The latest News outburst follows a July 12 front page with a scarehead that could have run in the days of the Palmer raids: "Anarchy Threat to City." This time, it was Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly himself who fanned the tabby flames. "These hard-core groups are looking to take us on," Kelly told the News. "They have increased their level of sophistication and violence." The alleged evidence comes from advisories on the Internet, such as dousing yourself with the scent of gunpowder and entering a subway car. If a police dog "alerts on your scent, do not leave or resist," wrote one virtual hellion. "You can bet that the train will not be going anywhere for a long time."
Unnoticed by the News, though not by the New York Civil Liberties Union, is the possible police infiltration of protest groups without "strong evidence of criminal activity." (The NYPD has "no comment" about that, noted an April 10 Newsday piece.) But the News was more interested in the "Trail of Global Mayhem" leading to Manhattan. The most likely explanation for this deep dander is Post envyas in out-tabbing the competition. How ironic that New York's paleo-con paper ran editorials supporting the right of protesters to gather in Central Park. As editor Col Allan puts it, "The Post believes First Amendment rights are more important than green grass."
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The International Federation of Magic Societies (FISM) (Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques) was founded in 1948, and is one of the most respected organizations in the magician community. It is an international body coordinating dozens of national and international clubs and federations around the world, representing approximately 50,000 Magicians from 32 countries. The organization hosts a self-named "FISM" conference every three years, where magicians compete for "Best of" categories. The last FISM was held in 2012 in Blackpool, United Kingdom.
The roots of the FISM began in Paris, France, in 1937, at a meeting of the 34-year-old ASAP, Association Syndicale des Artistes Prestigitaeurs (Association of prestidigitation artists), which had a monthly magazine Le Journal de la Prestidigitation. The group's vice-president, Dr. Jules Dhotel, wanted the ASAP to produce an international convention in Paris in October 1939, and then proceed to have the convention in a different country each year. Plans proceeded, but when the Nazis invaded Poland in September 1939, the convention was cancelled. After World War II, progress resumed. In 1946, a hotel in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, hosted an International Congress of Magicians, with over 300 registrants from around Europe. There were lectures, exhibits of antique books and apparatus, tours of Amsterdam, a public show, and a contest in which 20 magicians took part. There were no categories, so only one set of awards. First prize went to amateur French magician Jean Valton, for an exceptional routine of card juggling and manipulation; second went to Scotland's amateur magician John Ramsay, and third to a professional husband-wife duo, De Flezkis, who combined magic and dance.
The 1947 "Congrès Magique International" brought in 500 attendees from 18 countries, and 70 participants in the competition. Meetings at that convention were held to discuss the creation of a formal international organization, and that was where the FISM title was proposed. While details were worked out, the "Congrès" conventions continued annually.
FISM's stated aim is to create a centralized "voice" for the magic world, and to help develop, elevate, and promote the art of magic. It coordinates activities of member societies, and encourages communication between them, as well as exchange of services. It has a corporate identity and a team of professional marketers. It also serves a capacity in the realm of intellectual property, fighting against the copying or inappropriate release of magical inventions or routines.
The FISM is probably best known for conducting one of the premier magic conventions in the world, the triennial "World Championship of Magic". The 2006 convention was held in Stockholm, Sweden, where the Grand-Prix award in close-up magic was won by Rick Merrill from the USA, and the Grand Prix award in the stage magic division was won by Pilou from France. The 2009 convention was held in Beijing, China, where the Grand-Prix award in close-up magic was won by Shawn Farquhar from Canada, and the Grand Prix award in the stage magic division was won by Soma from Hungary. FISM 2012 was held in Blackpool, England[1]
- ^ "FISM – Magic Convention". Retrieved 14 August 2010.
- ^ "FISM 2012 draws to a close". Retrieved 23 December 2012.
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The on-loan Inter Milan midfielder impressed as a second-half substitute.
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"I believe she's already been bombarded as we speak by publishers and agents," said Linda Konner, president of the Linda Konner Literary Agency, based in New York. "I think there's a lot of interest when you're dealing with mother and dead child."
Konner said a Casey Anthony memoir could fetch a half-million dollars or more, and she would be interested herself in securing the rights.
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The judge in the case could order that any such proceeds be used to repay the costs of the search for Caylee, said Karin Moore, a law professor at Florida A&M University.
Nancy Grace, the TV commentator and former prosecutor who made no secret of her belief that Anthony was guilty, predicted in an ABC interview that Anthony will prosper financially.
Dismissing defense complaints that Anthony was the victim of a "media assassination," Grace said: "There's no assassination because tot mom is going to walk out of jail, probably, tomorrow, and she's probably going to get a million-dollar book deal and maybe a quarter-million dollars for licensing fees for photos."
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FileMaker, Inc. announced the promotion of Frank Lu to vice president of engineering, to lead the company's engineering teams and set the direction for the software development platform. He replaces Simon Thornhill, who retires at the end of next month. FileMaker has named Frank Lu, Vice President of Engineering. Lu has served for the last eight years as senior director leading R&D for the FileMaker Platform, which includes FileMaker Pro, FileMaker Go for iPad and iPhone, FileMaker Pro Advanced and FileMaker Server. In total, he has been with FileMaker for more than 14 years. He came to FileMaker from Siebel/Oracle, where he worked as technical manager and director of engineering for eight years on system structure to support high-performance and high-scalability CRM applications.
FileMaker, Inc. announced the immediate availability of FileMaker Training Series: Advanced for FileMaker 13, low cost, in-depth training materials that help developers create FileMaker solutions that run on iPad, iPhone, Windows, Mac and the web. FileMaker Training Series: Advanced completes the company's official self-paced training curriculum for the recently announced FileMaker 13 Platform. FileMaker Training Series: Advanced provides in-depth coverage of development practices and techniques to help customers master the essentials of FileMaker 13 solution development. The training series is mainly for intermediate to advanced FileMaker developers, but it will also be useful to anyone who creates solutions and for those developers preparing to become a FileMaker 13 Certified Developer. The FileMaker Training Series: Advanced has been completely restructured and formatted for improved ease of use. It incorporates callout tips for developing solutions to use on FileMaker Go for iPad and iPhone and on FileMaker WebDirect in a web browser. The series also comes with an entire module dedicated to interface design and includes tips on getting the most out of new features in FileMaker 13 such as styles and themes, new scripts, container field enhancements, database encryption and more. The training series contains nine training modules consisting of 55 lessons and includes exercises, demos and step-by-step videos: Module 1: Introduction. Module 2: Data. Module 3: Interface. Module 4: Solutions Logic: Calculations. Module 5: Solutions Logic: Scripting. Module 6: Reporting. Module 7: Security. Module 8: Deployment. Module 9: Integration. FileMaker Training Series: Advanced is offered in ebook format for use on iPads. Other available formats include a printed book with an accompanying DVD and an electronic download. The training series is currently provided in English only. French, German and Japanese editions are planned for later this year. Pricing: FTS: Advanced (printed book with DVD) = $39.99. FTS: Advanced (electronic download) = $19.99. FTS: Advanced (ebook) = $19.99. FTS: Advanced (electronic download) is included at no additional charge when purchasing the FileMaker Developer Subscription ($99 subscription fee).
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HONG KONG—Shark fin traders in Hong Kong have laid out thousands of fins on rooftops in what appears to be a move to escape public scrutiny of their industry.
Thousands of the freshly cut fins were seen blanketing the roof of an industrial building in Hong Kong this week.
Environmental campaigner Gary Stokes, who took the first photos of the drying on Jan. 1, said Friday that the traders usually dried their fins on the sidewalks. He suspected that the traders went upstairs to avoid pressure from concerned passers-by.
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Dean Maki, chief U.S. economist for Barclays, told CNBC's "Power Lunch" that consumer spending is strong, but inflation is still a concern.
Gasoline costs in March helped push up overall U.S. consumer prices at the steepest rate in almost a year. Will American consumers tighten their belts? On "Morning Call," two economists debated the matter.
Ned Riley, chief executive officer of Riley Asset Management, told CNBC's "Morning Call" that the Dow Jones Industrial Average will soon top 13,000 and 14,000 is possible. But Peter Schiff, president of Euro Pacific Capital, disagreed. "It's not liquidity – it's inflation," Schiff said. "The new (market) high is meaningless. It's an illusion created by inflation."
A surge in gasoline costs helped drive overall U.S. consumer prices up at the sharpest rate in nearly a year during March, though so-called core prices that exclude food and energy items rose at a muted pace, the Labor Department said. In a separate report, housing starts rose unexpectedly in March.
Philadelphia Federal Reserve President Charles Plosser Monday lauded the benefits of formal inflation targets but said it was too early to tell if the Fed would move in that direction as part of a study on its communications.
Consumer prices in Germany rose slightly more than expected during March on higher gasoline and electricity prices, the Federal Statistics Office said Monday, confirming its previously released initial estimates.
Euro-zone inflation rose to 1.9% for March, the European Union's statistics agency said Monday.
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Scott Kays, president of Kays Financial Advisory, told CNBC's "Closing Bell" that the equities market isn't overpriced."What a lot of people have missed is that this market is not over-valued despite the strong trend upward we've had over the last several months," Kays said Friday. "Earnings have been very strong. The P/E ratio is very reasonable. Even though the economy has slowed down, it still appears to be solid in 2% to 3% range going forward. I think conditions are good right now."
Angel Mata, managing director of equity trading at Stifel, Nicolaus Capital Markets, told CNBC's "Power Lunch" that investors should keep an eye on bank earnings next week."On Monday and Tuesday, a lot of the banks reporting," Mata said Friday. "The banks have clearly been one of the most underperforming groups since the beginning of the year. I have a hard time believing that the market can sustain any kind of upward momentum without the banks turning around."
Federal Reserve policymakers were unanimous in the view last month that their predominant focus should remain on inflation rather than economic weakness. According to minutes of their deliberations released Wednesday, "all members agreed the statement should indicate that the committee's predominant policy concern remains the risk that inflation will fail to moderate as expected."
Subodh Kumar, chief investment strategist at Subodh Kumar Associates, told CNBC's "Morning Call" that investors need to see increased corporate earnings and a Fed rate cut before putting more money into the equity markets. "I don't think either of them is going to happen," Kumar said Friday. "Consensus hopes it will happen by year end, but I think that's too soon."
The Federal Reserve should adjust its inflation expectations considering current economic factors, two economists told Liz Claman on "Morning Call." "My concern in this whole discussion is the whole issue of what is a reasonable range for the Fed," said Joel Naroff, chief economist at Commerce Bank. "The problem is that we rarely have inflation, a core inflation below 1.5% and almost never have it below 1% so I think the Fed has got a problem here."
Inflation data could play a big role in setting the course for stocks, which so far are looking for direction ahead of the opening. Asia markets were mostly lower, while Europe's stock markets this morning are mostly higher.
Finland's annual inflation rate surged to 2.6 percent in March, the highest figure in almost six years, the government statistics agency said Friday.
U.S. import prices jumped a larger-than-expected 1.7% in March as petroleum prices rose sharply. Jobless Claims rose 19,000 to 342,000 --more than predicted.
Quincy Krosby, chief investment strategist at The Hartford, told CNBC's "Closing Bell" that a Federal Reserve rate hike probably would push the economy into recession. "I think they have moved closer to neutral than a bias to hike," Krosby said. "I don't think they want to hike. If they are forced to, they may. But the repercussions of a hike are going to be, I think, pushing us toward a recession."
Jim Glassman, senior U.S. economist for JP Morgan Chase, told CNBC's "Street Signs" that the Federal Reserve's minutes show concern for growth and inflation."Inflation concerns aren't new," Glassman said Wednesday. "What's new is the recognition that there are some downside risks to growth. I think the minutes show that (the Fed) is a little more cognizant of the two risks and it's not just a debate about how much and when to tighten."
Central banks should only try to minimize unemployment by keeping inflation at bay, Richmond Federal Reserve President Richard Lacker said on Wednesday.
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The trucks, part of the company's Constellation line, include two separate tanks, one that handles traditional diesel and a second which accepts B100, or 100% biodiesel. An electronic onboard system monitors the parameters for the use of biodiesel and adjusts the fuel supply as needed. This allows the truck to continue operating in areas where biodiesel not meeting European DIN EN 14214 standards is not available, MAN said in a press release.
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C. Ray Nagin silent as he walks out of the courthouse. Not a single comment.
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Judge Berrigan said sentence should send a msg, but 10 yrs sends msg that he got lucky when he drew her as judge.
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Also, Berrigan said sentence shd keep Nagin from running again. EWE got 10 yrs, like Nagin, and he's running now.
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Nagin guidelines came in at 15-20 years, so 10 year sentence is a big break for the former mayor.
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Last night saw several primaries in the run-up to November's midterm elections, including the resolution of the most heated Jew-vs.-Jew race this side of the Illinois Ninth's Schakowsky-vs.-Pollak: In Colorado, Sen. Michael Bennet fought off primary challenger Andrew Romanoff, who had received former President Clinton's support. Bennet will face conservative Republican Ken Buck in the general.
The only other Jew involved in a notable primary yesterday was longtime Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal. Running unopposed (and weathering minor scandal), he secured the Democratic nomination to succeed Sen. Chris Dodd; he will be opposed by Linda McMahon, the wife of professional wrestling impresario Vince McMahon.
If all Jewish candidates lose, there will be a paltry 11 Jewish senators, and Jews will be overrepresented in the upper legislative chamber by a staggeringly low 915 percent. If all Jewish candidates win, however, there will be lucky-number 18 Jewish senators. Despite the general political zeitgeist, which is blowing toward the GOP, three weeks ago Nate Silver had Colorado leaning for Bennet and Connecticut safe for Blumenthal.
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The New York Times recently ran a story titled, "It's hard to stay friends with an exercise monitor" that underscored a problem facing many health and fitness apps – the risk that users quickly lose interest.
Initially users are enthusiastic about the transformational potential of the personal health data collected by wearable technology devices such as the Nike+ FuelBand. That initial enthusiasm, however, appears to largely diminish if the metrics tied to that data are confusing or inconsistent. As noted in The New York Times story, while the Nike+ FuelBand has been criticized for its inconsistent and sometimes bizarre feedback, its ambition to provide meaningful and actionable metrics by awarding points should be recognized as a helpful first step in realizing the tremendous potential of these wearable technology devices.
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Lucky the cat was found about a year ago in a gutter suffering from a really bad eye infection and ulcer. Most people might be like, "Euw! That's gross!" but her human friend was like, "No! I need to save this kitty!" because she could see the beauty in the little six-week-old kitty. After a rigorous round of treatments, Lucky's eye improved. However, the victory was short-lived, and in January, Lucky developed another ulcer, this one much worse than the first, and when her iris began prolapsing, it was time to remove the whole thing.
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Part-timers' pranks shock Japanese chain stores, restaurants
Clockwise from top: An employee at a Lawson convenience store in Kochi lies in an ice cream freezer; an employee of a Burger King Japan restaurant in Hachioji, western Tokyo, lies on a pile of hamburger buns; an employee at a Bronco Billy steakhouse in Adachi Ward, Tokyo, poses inside a freezer. All photos were posted on Twitter.
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TOKYO: The recent pranks of part-time staff at Japan's restaurant chains and convenience stores, such as a staged photo that was posted on the Internet of employees stuffing themselves into a freezer, have been creating problems for their employers, who are often forced to make a public apology.
The recent pranks of part-time staff at Japan's restaurant chains and convenience stores, such as a staged photo that was posted on the Internet of employees stuffing themselves into a freezer, have been creating problems for their employers, who are often forced to make a public apology.
At least seven such cases have been confirmed since mid-July. The price of unprofessional conduct by part-time employees can be high. In some cases, not only were the employees in question fired, but their employer terminated a franchise's contract or closed a restaurant for its insufficient fulfillment of supervisory responsibilities.
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On August 4, two female employees of Marugen Ramen Kadoma in Kadoma, Osaka, posted photos of themselves with the restaurant's frozen ingredients in their mouths on Twitter.
The store manager, who learned of the incident from an outside source, closed the store for three days to dispose of the foodstuffs and sterilise the freezer.
Monogatari Corp., the ramen shop chain's operator, said it had already fired the two employees, who were high school students. The employees said they just wanted to do something funny and did not think it would become a serious issue.
On August 5, two 18-year-old male part-timers at the Adachi Umejima branch of Bronco Billy in Adachi Ward, Tokyo, posted photos of themselves stuffed inside the restaurant's freezer. The restaurant fired them. "We got carried away," the two said, hanging their heads.
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Toru Takeda, a professor of media studies at Keisen University, said the reason for "the rampancy of such cases may stem from the likelihood that Internet users searched for and spread similar images in the past, attracting a great deal of attention".
The first such incident occurred when a photo of an employee of Lawson lying inside a store freezer for ice cream was posted on the Internet. Apparently triggered by this case, a rash of similar postings have appeared.
Another factor is the widespread use of smartphones by young people. According to a survey of more than 3,000 people aged 13 to 19 conducted by Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry this year, the rate of smartphone-based Internet use soared to 52.9 per cent within a year from 18.2 per cent at the end of 2011. Smartphones were used in cases including the one at Marugen Ramen.
While conventional feature cell phones offer camera functions and Internet access, smartphones make it easier to post photos on social media websites such as Twitter and Facebook. According to Takeda, "Young people involved in such cases may mistake social media for something to exchange messages within their private circles and lack a sense of exposing themselves to the outside world."
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When a person's face can be seen in the photo, it is much easier to identify the culprit.
Bento shop chain Hotto Motto discovered posted online a photo of an employee posing inside the shop's refrigerator. It took the company a matter of about 150 minutes to track down and shut down the store out of about 2,700 locations nationwide.
For the companies involved, the damage inflicted by such incidents can be enormous, such as the flood of criticism, including online comments. Lawson Inc. of Tokyo terminated the franchise contract with the store in Kochi where the incident occurred. Nagoya-based Bronco Billy Co. also closed its branch in Adachi Umejima saying, "The incident has significantly damaged the store's image and its resumption of operation is unacceptable for ethical reasons." The restaurant operator is also considering seeking a claim for damages against the two former employees who posted the picture.
Toshihiko Fujie, a professor of Chiba University of Commerce, said "Today we live in a society where companies need to be aware of the possibility of their internal information being posted on the Internet by their own employees. Especially those businesses that need to rely on non-regular employees, who tend to be given little proper training within their short employment period, have to strengthen their employee training systems."
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Not getting consumed by a NUMBER!!!!
Amazing how we anticipate a "NUMBER" whether we weigh in once a week or once a day-it is amazing how that anticipation can either "make or break" us once we see the "number" I am now finding much more enjoyment and accomplishment by anticipating how things look or feel when I try on my clothes rather than getting consumed by a number. Don't get me wrong I have a goal weight which I will hit-that motivation keeps me pushing to accomplish more-but I refuse to let a number dictate the way I feel :)
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Simply put "what compliment have you given yourself today?"
Such a simple yet very important aspect of a weight loss journey that I wish I could remember who said this to me....These 7 little words stuck with me...
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All those LITTLE moments add up to HUGE success!!
Amazing how we get frustrated at a weekly loss of -1lb or -.5lb...when u work your tail off all week and get mad, frustrated and even wonder whats the point?! Well the point is that in the end ALL those little moments add up to one HUGE Success in the end!! I've lost 24.5 lbs over the past 5 months inch by inch, mile by mile by mile ran, even on those days I didn't want to run haha!!! But SO worth it in the end!!! I have goals set, and failure is not an option!! Keep on trucking !!! :)
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REALLY understanding what it is to compromise :)
Well compromise really is simple-once you apply it properly!!! I've always tried to consider myself a concious eater, and eat in moderation. Since losing my pregnancy weight and learning how difficult it is to take off (in relation to put on!!) I've learned it is more then just moderation, it is about how to compromise with yourself and what you really "Want" to eat and "Need" to eat....Ate waffles for breakfast, and nixed the carbs at lunch by cutting out the wrap with my chicken..simple :)
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I LOVE Salmon and stumbled across this recipe this week-So simple and easy and full of flavour! 4 salmon steaks :mix together 1/2 cup of light mayo, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1tbsp of dill, dash of pepper to taste, dash of garlic salt to taste, and top with lemon wedge cook at 350 for approx 25 mins and they are SOOO yummy and juicy!! :)
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Well I think that I truly must live by this 80/20 rule seems to be working!! Honestly there is no way I could EVER give up on all the things I love in life...so sticking to ensuring I have one snack per day keeps a good balance of eating 80% clean and %20 junk! Like I say not that I NEED to have a cookie but my lord I love my chocolate chip cookies and if I get my butt on the treadmill and work it I deserve a cookie!!
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It is never too late to get back on track-never tell yourself Whats the point?!?
Christmas time...amazingly yummy dinners...desserts...drinks.
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The Best positive feedback...your CLOSET!!!:)
Well I think for me the best sign as of recently to really boost my positive feelings about the weight I have lost is the clothes that I have had tucked in the back of the closet!!! Taking them out trying them on and feeling things fit loose is such a GREAT feeling!!! So I try to remember that sometimes that number of the scale doesn't necessarily reflect the inches lost!!!! :)
- Submitted by ROCKANDRUN1 12/20/2010 in Weight Loss | 0 Comments
Success at the christmas party buffet!!
Well I discovered the best and most successful way for me this weekend at our christmas party was VEGGIES!!! I took a ton of them instead of the usual mashed potatoes with butter and gravy,,,cheese...bun with butter etc...I had a ton of turkey and a ton of veggies and it was delicious!! Still ahd dessert because I knew I made wise choices!!! So tempting but moderation at the buffet line seems to be the key!! :)
- Submitted by ROCKANDRUN1 12/13/2010 in Healthy Eating | 0 Comments
If they can do it...so can I!!!!
Everytime I read someone's success story and see their amazing pictures of transformation I think WOW if they can do it, I can do it!! Especially seeing when people who have #1 a full time day job... come home and start full time job #2 as parents, then start full time job # 3 working out as part of their lifestyle!!I So inspiring and motivating!! Thank you to all of you!!!
- Submitted by ROCKANDRUN1 12/9/2010 in Staying Positive | 0 Comments


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Description: road trip...me together with my honey..
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para sa taong especial sa puso ko...:)
Pag-ibig ko sa'yo'y di magbabago. Habang tumatagal lalong nag-iibayo. Buong buhay ko'y inaalay sa'yo. Kapag nawala ka'y, wala na rin ako.
Sa lahat ng in love.
duday rocks!
recorded year 2003 at karaoke king recording studio one of my favorite song of Men Oppose.
a promise of everlasting Love. Recorded 2003 @ sm fairview.
mindanao mix club.
this video is for titon and roby ( created by me - joy)
Another poem of Aimee.
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Acknowledging that there are "things to be done" with local and New York City coverage, Jansen said it would be a "leap" to begin predicting a "negative impact" on foreign and national coverage. "Obviously," Jansen said, "it's a fear for some people involved, but I would suggest that they control their paranoia and see what happens."
Along with the future of foreign news, diversity is now a hot topic. Schneider has a history of favoring his cronies, most of whom happen to be white, middle-aged, Jewish men. His perceived slight to Olojede may have been purely unintentional, but colleagues feel his failure to make amends has left him vulnerable. Other managers at the Long Island paper, including Payne and former managing editor Charlotte Hall, have been unflagging champions of diversity. Indeed, Newsday now has one of the most diverse newsrooms in the country, with minority representation up from 14.2 percent in 1996 to 25.8 percent in 2003. Some staffers worry that Olojede's departure may set off a stampede.
In recent weeks, many African Americans in the newsroom have scrutinized the "Dele situation" and their own prospects for advancement. Black editors have met with Jansen, while other staffers have sought help from Newsday's City Hall reporter Curtis Taylor, a past president of the New York Association of Black Journalists. Taylor and others continue to seek meetings with managers and an opportunity to be heard.
Last week, Jansen called the diversity concerns "unfounded," given that "one of the top jobs was offered to an African American and he chose not to take it." Schneider said, "We remain very committed to diversity and will continue to build on that strength."
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