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Dan Prescher Event Emcee, International Living
Dan Prescher is a native of Omaha, Nebraska. He earned a degree in Journalism at the University of Nebraska and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Iowa Writer's Workshop. Dan worked as a copywriter for many years in educational fundraising and electronic fund transfer systems marketing until he met his wife, Suzan Haskins, with whom he ran a successful multi-media marketing business in Omaha until 2001. That's when Suzan suggested selling the house, cars, and furniture and moving to Ecuador to take a job with International Living. It was a decision that has occasionally made them (and their friends and family) wonder about their sanity, but one that they have never regretted. Since then, Dan and Suzan have lived and worked in Ecuador, Panama, Nicaragua, and three locations in Mexico for International Living. Dan currently lives in Cotacachi, Ecuador and in his spare time he enjoys playing the guitar and songwriting.
Suzan Haskins Latin America Editor, International Living
Suzan Haskins hails from the great American Midwest, where she spent nearly 25 years working in corporate advertising and marketing in Omaha, Nebraska. Finally, in 2000, she said "not another winter in Omaha" and began looking for a way to live where the weather and scenery were better and she could do more of the things she had always wanted to do. An International Living subscriber, she started pestering the company for a job. In 2001, International Living relented, and hired Suzan and her husband, Dan Prescher, to work for the company in Quito, Ecuador. From there, the Haskins/Prescher team moved to Mexico. In 2006 and early 2007 they lived in Panama, and Nicaragua before returning to Merida, in Mexico's Yucatan state. She and Dan renovated a colonial home in Merida. They now live full-time in Cotacachi, Ecuador, when not on assignment researching and writing about the world's best relocation destinations for International Living.
Steenie Harvey Roving Europe Editor, International Living
Steenie Harvey has been writing for International Living for the past 15 years. The magazine's Roving Europe Editor, she travels most months—not just to Europe, but also further afield. In the last year she has been on the crafts trail in Ecuador, the Viking trail in Iceland, and investigated real estate in the Philippines, Malaysia, Italy, Spain, and France. When she's not on the road, Steenie lives in County Roscommon, Ireland. She is the author of Live Well in Ireland, and Adapter Kit – Ireland and Adapter Kit – a Guide to European Vacation Rentals.
Glynna Prentice Mexico Editor, International Living
Glynna got the travel bug at an early age. After traveling around the U.S. with her family as a child, she took on Europe during college. She returned to Europe to work as a field archaeologist in the U.K., digging up Vikings, before attending graduate school in New York. She remained based on the U.S. East Coast for much of her professional career, in part because she could get cheap flights from there back to Madrid and London. Eventually deciding this was inefficient, she got a job with (then) Price Waterhouse in Madrid and saved the air fare. During her nearly seven years in Spain, she traveled the length and breadth of the country, both for business and for pleasure. Returning to New York, she worked in health care information with a major Internet portal, before moving to Mexico in 2007. In Mexico, she divides her time between the Yucatan Peninsula and the Colonial Highlands. She travels extensively in Latin America and Europe, and for International Living has written about Mexico, Belize, Ecuador, Peru, Ireland, and Spain.
Jessica Ramesch Panama Editor, International Living
No stranger to "international living," Jessica Ramesch had called the U.S., India, and Panama home by age 14. So it was no surprise to her family when she won a full scholarship to study International Politics & Diplomacy at the University of Richmond. After graduating with honors, Jessica worked as an interpreter for the World Access travel emergencies hotline, followed by a stint as a Panama Canal editor. Not content to watch the ships go by, she went on to join the cruise industry. After visiting 25 countries, Jessica abandoned ship for the good life in Panama City. As International Living's Panama Editor, she writes about Panama's beaches, islands, mountains, and countryside. She is also the author of Escape to Panama, International Living's best-selling book on all things Panama.
Keith Hockton Southeast Asia Correspondent, International Living
Keith worked in the investment banking arena for most of his life and retired in Hong Kong in 1998. He then went on a three-year journey of discovery around Australia, and wrote Atlas of Australian Dive Sites-Travellers Edition, a book about scuba diving your way around Australia. It was published by Harper Collins in 2003 and it's now in its third printing. He worked for various think tanks in Australia and the U.K. between 2003 and 2009 concentrating on Asian and European country risk, and finally returned to live in Malaysia in 2009. He had last lived there with his parents in 1970. He started writing for International Living in 2011 and in the same year authored Penang- An Inside Guide to its Historic Homes, Buildings, Monuments, and Parks, already in its second printing, and wrote and co-directed a documentary titled 1941- The Fall Of Penang which showcased on the History Channel in August 2012.
Keith is a fellow of the Malaysian Branch of The Royal Asiatic Society and continues to travel and explore Asia at every opportunity. He also mountain bikes (badly) and consequently knows the Malaysian medical system and its hospitals well.
Jason Holland Costa Rica Editor, International Living
Jason Holland had the benefit of living overseas from an early age. His father was in the U.S. military and later worked for the U.S. government in Turkey, Germany, and Spain. Jason was born in Madrid and, after a brief stint in the States, spent most of his childhood back in Spain, on the southern Atlantic coast near Cadiz. He returned to the U.S. for college, graduating from the University of Florida with a degree in Journalism. After several years in the trenches covering local news for community newspapers in Florida, Jason was offered a position as a writer and editor with Early to Rise, an Agora-affiliated company offering educational resources for entrepreneurs and online marketers. Over the years, he managed to indulge in his love of travel with trips to Thailand, Singapore, Jamaica, and Costa Rica. After years of dreaming of living overseas again, he and his family moved to Costa Rica in February 2012.
David Hammond Uruguay Correspondent, International Living
Before coming to Uruguay, David Hammond lived in Port Townsend, Washington for over 20 years. In Washington, David spent 10 years as a licensed Merchant Marine captain operating his own charter boat, working in rescue towing and salvage operations, and providing launch service for ships. After a decade on the water, he spent the next 10 years on land, building homes and selling real estate. Looking for a new adventure and real estate opportunities, he came to Uruguay in 2006. He liked it so much, he simplified his life and moved to Punta del Este the same year. David always enjoyed writing as a hobby. Since making the move south, he has the time and opportunity to combine his interest in writing with his passion for life in Uruguay.
Wendy DeChambeau Ecuador Expat and Ecuador Correspondent, International Living
Wendy DeChambeau is a former Securities Principal for TransAmerica who has lived in Alaska, Minnesota, and Idaho. Despite possessing all the requirements of the "American Dream," Wendy and her husband David were looking for something different. They wanted to own their own business, to introduce their children to a new culture, and never have to shovel snow again.In November 2011, Wendy, David, and their two sons arrived in Ecuador and set out to make their dreams a reality. They quickly opened and operated a restaurant in the town of Cotacachi while finding time to travel throughout the country and to other nearby nations. After a year of business, Wendy and David sold the restaurant and began to focus on other opportunities. Wendy is now a freelance writer, focusing on Ecuador and other nearby countries.
Edd & Cynthia Staton Expats Cuenca, Ecuador/Ecuador Correspondent, International Living
Edd and Cynthia are childhood sweethearts who grew up in Atlanta and have been married for 42 years. With successful careers downsized and savings dwindling after the economic tsunami in 2008, they shocked their family and friends by announcing they were moving to Cuenca, Ecuador. Almost four years later, they love their life abroad. Edd is a regular contributor to International Living and Incomes Abroad and writes a highly popular blog. Cynthia enjoys devoting time to Tai Chi and her yoga practice. Their love of travel has led to an active association with TerraDiversa, one of Cuenca's most respected tour companies and travel agencies. Combined with a hyper-active social life and regular trips to the U.S. to visit their three new grandchildren, Edd and Cynthia marvel that they ever had time to work!
Robert E. Bauman Sovereign Society and Legal Counsel, International Living
Mr. Bauman is a former Member of the United States House of Representatives from Maryland (1973-1981). He is also a former federal official and state legislator; a member of the Washington D.C. Bar; graduate of the Georgetown University Law Center (1964) and the GU School of Foreign Service (1959), Washington, D.C. He was the founding editor of The Sovereign Society Offshore A-Letter; and is author oand co-author of Forfeiting Our Property Rights, The Cato Institute, (1995) (with Hon. Henry Hyde); The Offshore Money Manual 2000, Sovereign Society (1999); The Oxford Club Wealth Protection Series, (1995-2007); editor of Forbidden Knowledge, Sovereign Society (2004); author of The Complete Guide to Offshore Residency, Dual Citizenship and Second Passports, Sovereign Society (2007); Where To Stash Your Cash: Offshore Tax Havens of the World, International Living & Sovereign Society (2007); with articles and reviews for The Cato Institute and in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, The Baltimore Sun, The Wall Street Journal, Human Events, and National Review. Mr. Bauman also serves as legal counsel to International Living.
Rainelda Mata-Kelly Law Offices of Rainelda Mata-Kelly
Rainelda Mata-Kelly has practiced commercial, immigration, and maritime law for over 30 years and later founded the Law Offices Rainelda Mata-Kelly, medium sized Panamanian law firm with five lawyers and 17 support staff. The firm has become one of the leading immigration law firms in Panama and the practice includes relocation related services such as legal assistance on the purchase and sale of real estate and setting up foundations and corporations. In 1982, Ms. Mata-Kelly graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Law and Political Science at Santa Maria La Antigua University in Panama. She then went on to Cornell University Law School and obtained a Masters of Law, specializing in Commercial and Maritime Law. Upon graduation, she became the founder, resident lawyer, and manager for six years of the London office of a Panamanian law firm. Ms. Mata-Kelly was, for 10 years, an External Legal Advisor to the Asociacion de Usuarios de la Zona Libre de Colon (Colon Free Trade Zone Merchants Association), and for several years a member of the Editorial Board of La Prensa, and External Executive Director and Legal Advisor to INTERED (Internet Service Providers' Association).
Winton Churchill Founder, Churchill Method, Inc., Founder, Barefoot Consultants, Inc.
Winton Churchill is founder of Churchill Method, an international training and consulting company. His firm helps clients find ways to put their skills, services, products, and career experience on the global market by tapping into the 30% to 70% of opportunity most U.S.-only and Canada-only businesses and individuals leave on the table. "By taking charge of their earning power, rather than waiting for governments, financial institutions, and employers to "right themselves," the baby boomer generation now has the power and access to put their skills and abilities on the global market regardless of where they live or work now," according to Winton. In addition to consulting, Winton has written and lectured on a broad range of career and Internet sales and marketing topics. His opinions are frequently quoted in a variety of publications including The Wall Street Journal, Entrepreneur Magazine, Marketing Sherpa, Inc. Magazine, SoftwareCEO, Sales & Marketing Management, Fox News and a number of industry related business, Internet, and software related publications. He is the author of bestselling book Email Marketing for Complex Sales Cycles (Morgan James Publishing). Prior to the founding of his own firm, Winton has been involved in a variety of senior sales, marketing and management roles for, Apple Computer, Oracle Corporation, Spinnaker, Contact Software (ACT!), Sun Microsystems.
Kary Vannice CEO Rambladera Incorporated
In 2008, after deciding she wanted to take her life in another direction and live outside her native country, Kary became certified as an ESL teacher. Having no previous English teaching experience she researched the process online, took a TEFL certificate course and found an assignment teaching English at a private school in the state of Veracruz, Mexico. Over the three school years Kary taught there, she taught primary and secondary students from beginners to advanced learners. Even though Kary now works as a freelancer, she continues to teach private English lessons to adults and children whenever she can. Kary's background is not in English or even education, but in nearly every job she ever had, she found herself in the position of disseminating information in one way or another. She has worked for government agencies, private business, and even owned her own education camp for kids. Kary is living proof that you don't have to be a PhD or have classroom teaching experience to succeed at teaching English abroad.
Warren Hardy Warren Hardy Spanish School
Warren Hardy has been a Spanish teacher and educator for over 40 years. He and his wife Tuli have lived in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico since 1990, when they founded the Warren Hardy School. The school has become an institution where expats go to learn Spanish and culture. The Warren Hardy School boasts a very effective 10-course curriculum taught by master teachers, each with over 15 years tenure. Over the years Warren has finely honed a course of study specifically for expats. Students quickly learn the courtesies, the basic verbs and most useful nouns so they can get out and shop and take care of their business with confidence. Warren teaches his course on video. The Warren Hardy Spanish Webtutor consists of 41 20-minute videos and online games. This is the "go to" course for expats moving to Spanish speaking countries. Warren Hardy is also a Rotary Paul Harris Fellow.
Roberto Moreno Moreno di Donato Law Firm
Roberto graduated from Catholic University Law School in Quito in 1995. Since then he has been assisting both corporate and individual clients from all over the world to invest in property, obtain visas, and purchase or create new businesses in Ecuador. Roberto worked in the legal department at Citibank, became an attorney in 1995, and became a partner of Bustamante & Bustamante in 1996. In 2007, he founded Moreno di Donato Law firm, a boutique law firm where he works as the main partner with seven other attorneys. His specific skills are ensuring Spanish and non-Spanish speaking clients receive good, solid advice for their investments. He helped the consortium that built the airport in Manta in 2000 and he has acted as lawyer for major real estate projects in Manta. With offices in Quito, Cuenca, and Manta he has assisted numerous clients in immigration, real estate, banking in Ecuador and abroad as well as purchasing business or create new ones for individual and families looking to move into Ecuador. The law firm will assist you everywhere in Ecuador and with a bilingual and international staff, they will provide all of your legal and accounting needs. Whether you need assistance in deciding the right kind of immigration visa, help opening and managing you company, initiating a relationship with a bank in Ecuador or abroad, preforming a complete title search and securing your real estate transactions, or guidance you on the best way to structure your investment and assets in Ecuador, the Moreno di Donato law firm will be there for you.
Turalu Brady Murdock J.D. Title Coordination Services (TCS)
In January 2010, Turalu ("Tuey") Brady Murdock retired from First American Title Insurance Company after 34 years to start an independent consulting business for people and companies buying property in Latin America and the Caribbean. Her years of experience in the title insurance industry, 13 of those years handling transactions in Latin America and the Caribbean as Vice President/Counsel of the Latin America/Caribbean Division, give her a unique perspective on what to watch out for when buying property outside of your home country. Tuey has purchased property in Latin America and the Caribbean and has been lucky enough to travel to almost all of the countries in the region. She presently lives in Nicaragua and has owned real estate there since 1999. She is a founding and present board member of the Association of Nicaraguan Investors and Developers (ANID). Tuey is married with four children and six grandchildren, and lives in El Transito, Nicaragua. She has lectured extensively on title insurance related issues throughout the United States, the Caribbean, and Latin America.
Ernesto Arrañaga Patrón Chief Executive Officer and Attorney, Inter Lex Mexico Foreign Investment and Corporate Law
Ernesto Arrañaga Patrón was born and raised in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. He attended university and obtained his law degree with honors at the University of Mayab (1996-2001). In 2003, he traveled to Spain and obtained a Masters Degree in International Tax Law at the University of Salamanca. In 2004, after returning to Mexico, he joined the Ernst & Young firm in Cancun as Legal Manager (2004-2007). Five years ago he founded Inter Lex Mexico, a foreign investment and corporate law firm specialized in real estate transactions and closings. He is attorney to many of the area's largest real estate projects and real estate companies and he is licensed to provide legal assistance to clients both in Yucatan and Quintana Roo states.Ernesto is now recognized as one of the most knowledgeable and well-respected real estate lawyers in the zone known as the Mayan Riviera. He applies the same high degree of skill and professionalism on behalf of each and every one of his clients whether they are first time investors, a retired couple, or a large development group in the Riviera Maya
Matthew Apodaca CPA, CGMA Expat Tax Specialist
Matthew Apodaca is a CPA and Partner at NCH Tax and Wealth Advisors. His primary specialization is in the unique U.S. tax returns required for U.S. citizens and residents who are living or investing outside of the U.S. Matt has years of hands-on experience with expat tax returns and audits. He focuses on helping U.S. expats stay out of trouble with the IRS by identifying issues ahead of time, while keeping IRS tax bills (if any) as low as legally possible. The biggest risk in the tax world is what you don't know. Matt helps guide clients through the complexities of foreign disclosure and expat tax benefits for both individuals and businesses. Matt is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), has B.A. in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting. He has also co-authored the book Expat Taxes Made Easy.
Ronan McMahon Executive Director, Pathfinder
A finance graduate, Ronan McMahon worked in the e-business consultancy and dot-com industries before joining International Living as Real Estate Marketing Director in January 2004. Ronan has been an active real estate investor since his early twenties and joining International Living gave him the opportunity to marry his personal and professional interests. Four years ago Ronan took up the position of Executive Director with Pathfinder. Pathfinder is International Living's preferred real estate advertising partner. Pathfinder scours the globe to find the most unique and value-oriented real estate opportunities. Ronan also writes International Living's Real Estate Trend Alert and regularly contributes to International Living's print and online publications. International Real Estate investment is his beat. Ronan has travelled to 15 countries in the past 18 months alone, following trends that could offer profit opportunities. Instinct, experience and an unrivalled black book of contacts give him direct access to the inside track to profit opportunities.
Margaret Summerfield Managing Director, Pathfinder
Margaret was born in Ireland but has spent most of her adult life living outside her home country. Real estate has always been her passion. In 2005, Margaret joined Pathfinder. She spent her first 15 months with the company analyzing the paperwork and due diligence of countless real estate projects. The next step was boots on the ground scouting. Margaret relocated to Panama in 2007, and since then has traveled extensively in Latin America, scouting for real estate opportunities. She's spent time in places you've never heard of…researched more markets, scrutinized more deals, and checked out more projects in the region than just about anyone you're likely to meet.Margaret is also the editor of Pathfinder's free e-letter, The Pathfinder Alert.


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Ku6 Media Announces Management Change
BEIJING, April 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ku6 Media Co., Ltd. (" Ku6 Media" or the " Company", Nasdaq: KUTV), a leading internet video company in China focusing on user-generated content (" UGC"), today announced that Mr. Kelvin Wenbo Liu joined the Company as President and Mr. Jian Lu is appointed as the Company's Chief Technology Officer. "We are very excited to have Kelvin and Jian join our management team, leading our efforts around building the Company's video services on the basis of cloud infrastructure," Mr. Jeff Shi, Chief Executive Officer of Ku6 Media, said. "Kelvin and Jian are both accomplished and rigorous business leaders with incredibly expertise in the technologies that are vital to our business. Their operational experience in Internet and media and their proven track record in turning innovative technologies into killer applications and market leading products make them the perfect fit for Ku6 as we propel the business to its next phase of growth."Mr. Kelvin Wenbo Liu has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Shanda's Grand Cloud business unit since 2012, successfully evolving Shanda's Cloud Computing from an infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) to a platform-as-a-service (PaaS), imbedding video cloud and content cloud technologies. Mr. Liu joined Google in 2004 where he participated in the development and deployment of Google's infrastructures such as GFS, Bigtable, GTC, etc. and Google products such as Checkout and Google+. He also led the development of software infrastructure for Google's data center in China. Before joining Google, Mr. Liu had extensive experience at leading software companies in the U.S. including Autodesk, Microsoft and Ask.com. He founded or contributed to various start-up companies in Silicon Valley including Savvion, Octopus, SilkValley and Viador. Mr. Liu graduated from Tsinghua University with a bachelor degree in computer science and received a doctoral degree in computer science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Mr. Jian Lu has served as Vice President of Multimedia Technology and Head of Shanda Innovations, Beijing, since 2010. Prior to joining Shanda, Mr. Lu was co-founder and Chief Technology Officer at Vobile, Inc., and led the development of VideoDNA™, a content fingerprinting and identification technology that is widely used by Hollywood film and television studios. Before that, Mr. Lu worked at Apple Inc. for more than 8 years, where he led technical development of QuickTime compression and streaming, which has been widely used in Apple's digital media products, including Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, iMovie, iDVD, iPhoto, and iTunes. Mr. Lu graduated from Zhejiang University with a bachelor's degree and received a doctoral degree in electrical engineering from Dartmouth College. About Ku6 Media Co., Ltd. Ku6 Media Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: KUTV) is a leading internet video company in China, focusing on user-generated content. Through its premier online brand and online video website, www.ku6.com, Ku6 Media provides online video upload and sharing service, video reports, information and entertainment in China. For more information about Ku6 Media, please visit http://ir.ku6.com. SOURCE Ku6 Media Co., Ltd.
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The message was familiar, but the messengers were different.
Yes, Rockies manager Jim Tracy delivered the traditional opening-of-camp address Monday as the entire team worked out together for the first time at spring training.
But it was key veteran players — including Todd Helton, Troy Tulowitzki, Jason Giambi, Carlos Gonzalez and newcomer Michael Cuddyer — who grabbed the spotlight. The veterans approached Tracy and asked if they could address the team.
"Coaches say the same thing year after year," said Giambi, 41. "They say, 'We want to be a tight unit, we want to be this, we want to be that.' We just thought it would mean more if the guys got up and spoke and took some accountability. We decided we were going to make a concerted effort to be different this year."
Tracy also spoke, invoking the Rockies' new mantra of "changing the clubhouse culture." But he wanted the players to take charge.
"My message was probably as brief as at any time in the 11 years that I have managed a club," Tracy said. "I set the stage, talking about the things that we had gotten away from since 2009 and 2010, and then turned the meeting over to our players."
And what was Giambi's message? "I said, 'We have to bleed together this year,' " Giambi said. "We can't have offense vs. the pitching. Or it can't be anyone saying, 'Oh, the pitching's not getting it done, or this guy's not getting it done.' "
Batting practice. The first day of live hitting had a few highlights. Catcher Ramon Hernandez raked a ball to the left-field wall off new pitcher Jeremy Guthrie. They were teammates in Baltimore.
"Sorry about that!" Hernandez said with a big grin.
Later, Giambi faced new pitcher Guillermo Moscoso, who looked out of sync with his changeup. Giambi told him to do a better job following through. The next pitch was a beauty. "A batter can tell when the ball's coming out wrong," Giambi said. "I just wanted to give him a heads up, tell him what I was seeing."
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Footnotes. Rookie left-hander Drew Pomeranz was dealing with a sore cuticle on his left thumb but was able to finish his throwing session. ... Per custom, rookies were required to address the team during the stretching session. Catcher Lars Davis regaled the veterans with tales of growing up in Grand Prairie, Alberta, and his time at the University of Illinois, where he studied molecular cellular biology.


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Microsoft and the Storm--partners in decision engineering! Just like in Europe, corporate logos are increasingly common on the jerseys of our pro athletes. Xbox360 Live
Microsoft and the Storm--partners in decision engineering!Just like in Europe, corporate logos are increasingly common on the jerseys of our pro athletes. Xbox360 Live has been slapped on the chests of the Sounders for several seasons, and now our WNBA franchise is joining the Microsoft family. The Seattle Storm announced this week "a multiyear marquee partnership with Bing, the decision engine from Microsoft."
Take that, Google! Microsoft has totally pwned you when it comes to WNBA synergy. (Also: Bing isn't just a search engine; it's a decision engine, whatever that means.) Storm players will wear their new Bing jerseys at the Sunday, May 2 preseason opener against the Phoenix Mercury. Says Microsoft, "The Seattle Storm is a major sports franchise in a major market." Well, absent the Sonics, that may be true. The deal will certainly allow Microsoft to reach a distaff demographic ("mothers comprise nearly 20 percent of Bing users"). And the branding campaign is surely better than MSFT's perplexing "New Busy." But how might Google retaliate ...?


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Editor's note: Isha Datar is the director of New Harvest, a nonprofit group founded in 2004 to promote the development of cultured meat.
On Monday, three lucky diners nibbled a $325,000 burger - not in the name of luxury but in the name of science, animal rights and sustainability. The meat was grown in a lab.
This in-vitro hamburger is "cultured" in many different ways: It's the product of human ingenuity, it's considerate of humans, animals and the planet, and it's produced through growing cells.
August 8th, 2013
Editor's note: Aktar Islam is one of Britain's premier chefs, specializing in South Asian cuisine. Born and bred in Birmingham, Islam's exposure to British cuisine and the strong influence from his Bangladeshi heritage have shaped his approach and unique style. He has won several awards including the BBC Great British Menu, and his restaurant Lasan won the Gordon Ramsey's Best Local Restaurant award.
Eid in the Islam household was always a very special occasion for me; it was when I'd get to see family and friends and, most of all, I could eat myself silly, gorging on amazing Asian food!
What sticks in the memory most was the build-up; this would begin several days prior to Eid - mum would be busy preparing the sauces and marinades which were invariably rich, vibrant reds and greens. The aromas emanating from the kitchen were so intense that our mouths watered in anticipation as our bellies simultaneously whined "are we there yet?"
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Which industry has the most egregious surcharges? Airlines have added some surprisingly sneaky fees over the years and were recently in the news again for considering charging extra for overweight people. One airline, Ryanair, seems to take pride in its fees and even contemplated adding a cost to use the bathroom. Not that hotels have been kind; $8 water bottles and $40 parking spots are as common as charging for Wi-Fi. But restaurants and bars, in my estimation, have developed the most crafty ways to squeeze profit out of that which was once - and should still be - gratis.
I made a list of every "extra" charge I've ever heard of (16 examples came to mind and I'm sure there are more) and separated them into two categories: those that seem warranted (like charging for shaved truffles on an entrée) and those that seem brazenly unnecessary and unfair (like charging extra for ketchup).
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Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst closed Jean Paul Gaultier's haute couture show at Paris fashion week, resplendent in a black and red vampire-themed gown.
Gaultier said he meet the bearded Austrian transvestite two years ago, joking that he voted for the singer 73 times by text in May's Eurovision song contest.
"She is bringing in a new genre -- a man with a beard with... virility, but a great femininity," he said.
"It's an incredible mix. It's an act of courage and beauty to live her life the way she wants to live it," he added.
On the penultimate day of the haute couture collections for autumn/winter 2014/15, Gaultier drew applause with looks including a completely transparent dress with just strips of blood red Swarovski crystals strategically placed to preserve the model's modesty.
Gaultier said he had tried to scale back his usual use of colour.
"It was good because for one time I didn't do so much colour," he told reporters backstage after the show.
"I did the black because of the black darkness etc, the white because of the innocence, of course a cliche, (and) the blood of course (was) the red," he said.
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Elie Saab, meanwhile, stuck to the Lebanese designer's well tried and tested formula of heavily embellished gowns perfect for the red carpet.
Tulle and lace shimmered with embroidered sequins, pearls and fine thread and many of the dresses featured fur wraps.
Elsewhere, Maison Martin Margiela celebrated vintage with a 1920s panel dress and a 1949 bomber jacket among the fashion relics given the haute couture treatment.
The fashion house -- which has made an art form out of buying vintage pieces to restore and rework, or recast in new fabric -- described its latest collection as a "collective memory of haute couture".
"What couture usually conceals is revealed; samples and scraps of fabric are salvaged and re-embroidered to become ornamental," it said.
Martin Margiela's panel dress was purchased from a New York collector having earlier been altered into a children's party costume in the 193Os.
For the collection it was taken apart, restored and blended with embroidery samples with plant motifs, a process that took a total of 142 hours, it said.
The bomber jacket was worn over a couture bustier and skirt made from embroidery samples.
An inscription on the back read: "To the best father in the world, from your loving son Herbert, 1949, Tokyo, Japan."
Some models wore black polka-dot face veils and long dangly earrings while others had their faces completely concealed due to heavily embellished "Faberge egg" face veils.
Frank Sorbier, meanwhile, drew inspiration from his family's past in the French Basque Country for his romantic "Poems" collection.
Hundreds of flickering, scented candles decorated the historic Wagram Room, near the Arc de Triomphe, where the show was held.
- Every dress is a poem -
Looks featuring voluminous silk skirts, long lace veils and sweeping trains were given names such as "My Bohemian Arthur Rimbaud" or "Charles Baudelaire Evening Harmony", references to two 19th century French poets.
The designer recalled arriving by train in Paris from the country with just a suitcase, a sewing machine and his memories.
"I knew that one day all these happy images (from the past) would find their place," he said.
Every dress was a "poem" and "eternal" if sincere, he added.
Haute couture, which exists only in Paris, is worn by the world's richest women due to its sky-high prices.
It is a legally protected appellation subject to strict criteria, such as the amount of work carried out by hand, the limited number of pieces and the size of a house's workforce.
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On raising children
Eric Barker's advice has been excellent – on point, succinct and loaded with links to research.
His recent post on how to raise children is no exception. Here's an excerpt advocating for mealtime conversations:
A recent wave of research shows that children who eat dinner with their families are less likely to drink, smoke, do drugs, get pregnant, commit suicide, and develop eating disorders. Additional research found that children who enjoy family meals have larger vocabularies, better manners, healthier diets, and higher self-esteem. The most comprehensive survey done on this topic, a University of Michigan report that examined how American children spent their time between 1981 and 1997, discovered that the amount of time children spent eating meals at home was the single biggest predictor of better academic achievement and fewer behavioral problems.Mealtime was more influential than time spent in school, studying, attending religious services, or playing sports.
Scouts and Honor and Fair
My relationship with the Boy Scouts of America was not the most pleasant. I was an oddity, to be sure. I think I was at one time the only—only—second class scout to be a patrol leader. Second class. For those who may not have been through the quasi-military organization, the way it was structured in […]
Schadenfreude run amok
Jimmy Kimmel's idea was simple. Convince your small child that you ate all of his or her Halloween candy while they were sleeping, and videotape their reaction.
The risks of pee wee football
It turns out that's playing pee wee football comes with some risk of concussions. Until recently, many people assumed that those little bodies couldn't muster blows hard enough to cause concussions. New research data is now in.
The provocative cover of Time Magazine
I was surprised to see the cover of the most recent Time Magazine: an attractive young woman breast-feeding her 3-year old boy, who is standing on a chair to reach her breast, wearing army fatigues. I'm not shocked or disturbed in the least by the breastfeeding. There is nothing wrong with public breast-feeding. The subject of the main article, Attachment Parenting, does intrigue me, and I'm looking forward to reading it.
Santorum In Defense of the Family
This is an unscientific response to a ridiculous claim. Rick Santorum, who wishes to be the next Bishop In Charge of America (or whatever prelate his church might recognize) recently made the claim that Gay couples are going to destabilize the family in America in order to accommodate their lifestyle.
We've all been hearing this claim now for, oh, since gays stopped sitting by and letting cops beat them up on Saturday nights without fighting back. Ever since Gay Pride. Even on my own FaceBook page I had someone telling me I was blinded by the "Gay Agenda" and that the country was doomed—that because of the Gay Agenda little children were being taught how to use condoms in school and this—this—would bring us all to ruin.
So….okay. How?
If we collectively allow homosexuals to marry each other, how does that do anything to American families that's not already being done by a hundred other factors?
I'll tell you what destablilizes families. And I'm not genius here with a brilliant insight, this is just what anyone can see if they look around and think a little bit.
Families are destabilized over money.
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Kahlil Gibran's "On Children"
How often do you cross paths with a parent who is attempting to make his or her children in the parent's image and likeness? I see it on a regular basis. The prototypical case is the parent who didn't make it to the Broadway stage who tries to turn his/her child into a Broadway performer. You often see parents who demand athletic excellence from their kids, often (it seems) in an effort to compensate for the parent's failed strivings to make it big in sports. This style of parenting reaches every high-earning or high-prestige profession. Or maybe it's not to make up for the parents own failings as much as it is an attempt to create a trophy child so that, at cocktail parties, the parent can nonchalantly drop a few hints about his or her child's (sometimes admittedly spectacular) accomplishments.
This afternoon, a friend sent me a perfect antidote for this mindset. It's a poem by Kahlil Gibran, titled "On Children."
Upon reading it, I was reminded of the following quote by Friedrich Nietzsche: "What does your conscience say? — 'You should become the person you are'."
Ham and Eggheads
Ken Ham is the head of Answers In Genesis, an organization that promotes and perpetuates the Creationist view that the Earth is less than ten thousand years old, that homo sapiens sapien trod the same ground at the same time as dinosaurs, the the story of Noah is literally true, and that evolution is All Wrong. He's an Australian and a biblical literalist. He built the Creation Museum in Petersburg, Kentucky, in 2007. Check the link for an overview by an (admittedly) biased source, but for simple clarity is hard to beat. It is a fraud of research, flagrantly anti-science, and laughable in its assertions (in my opinion).
Ken Ham is one of the more public figures in our current national spasm of extreme religiosity. He's attempting to have built another show-piece in Kentucky, a theme park based on Noah and the Flood. The problem with this, however, is that tax dollars are being used in its construction and it is a blatantly religious enterprise.
In the meantime, Ken Ham and Answers In Genesis have recently been disinvited from a conference on homeschooling.


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I still take BCPs too. While I'd like to not have to remember to do it, my skin also explodes if I'm not balancing out the hormones (which is pretty embarrasing in your mid-30s), so I figure that even if we did something else for birth control, I'd probably still be taking the pill anyway.
I set an alarm on my cell phone to remind me to take it each day, which usually works.
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i got the mirena and so far like it (not quite a year)
I never believed in love at first sight, until I saw that second line!
Jen and John....
Welcomed Cole Anthony on June 26, 2010
I have Nexplanon (also referred to as Implanon) and I LOVE it!!! I got it implanted (arm implant) in June and I love not having to remeber to take the pill and that I'm set for 3 years! My only side effect....NO PERIOD!!! worst side effect ever...NOT! Now that side effect could also go the other way and you could possibly spot on and off for 3 years if you keep it in... My cousin had to get it removed because unfortunately she had the constant bleeding... But I definitely recommend it!!!
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I absolutely love Mirena and wish I did it sooner. I will get a new one every 5 years forever!
StevieLynne and Michael (7/7/07), welcomed Roman Michael (6/29/10)!
Wife, mother, runner.
I just had my Mirena taken out and went back to Nuvaring. I loved Depo for 11 years but the average weight gain per year really added up by the end for me. Nuvaring is a nice middle of the road where you only have to think about it once a month.
I have been on Depo for three years. I love it. No need to worry about remember to take a pill every day at the same time or its less effective then condoms. Plus, no periods. I haven't had any weight gain with it.
I can't do BCP due to medical reasons and wanted something more permenant. I had Mirena placed a few mths after my son was born. Had it in for three years and was getting strange symptoms. Turns out it was peri-menopause caused by the mirena (I was 34 when I got it removed). Got my tubes tied/crushed/burned in September 2012 and I LOVE IT. All my perimenopause symptoms went away after that mirena was taken out. Yes, I do get my period now, but I'd rather deal with that then all those weird symptoms.
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- LIOX's revenue growth has slightly outpaced the industry average of 0.8%. Since the same quarter one year prior, revenues slightly increased by 7.0%. This growth in revenue appears to have trickled down to the company's bottom line, improving the earnings per share.
- The current debt-to-equity ratio, 0.48, is low and is below the industry average, implying that there has been successful management of debt levels. To add to this, LIOX has a quick ratio of 1.54, which demonstrates the ability of the company to cover short-term liquidity needs.
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Where can I hug a capybara in the US?
Is there a zoo, park, sanctuary, etc where I can feed or a pet (a) capybara(s) within the US? [more inside]
Where to climb trees in central Paris?
We're in Paris and my 8-year old would really like to climb trees. We're staying at Le Marais. Anyone have ideas?
How to keep my bike from falling over when I get off
I'm sure there's a name for it in German: when you get off your bike and lean it against something, the front wheel turns and the bike does this little death-spin to the ground. There used to be a great little device called a flickstand that kept this from happening, but they don't make them any more. Any other alternates or quick fixes?
Where is the Radisson Hotel that has the water park inside?
Hi, A friend of mine told me once that she went to a clean, nice hotel named the Radisson that was just down the street from the Mall of America. She said it had a big water park inside of it. [more inside]
How to Avoid Becoming Grizzly Man Sequel
Is backcountry camping for a novice solo backpacker a bad idea in Denali? Details inside. [more inside]
Bay Area Casual Party Venue
We're looking for somewhere to host ~60 people with catered food in early August. Nothing too fancy -- think more like a company picnic and less like a full-out gala. Preferably on the Peninsula or in South Bay. [more inside]
RoRo's Big Adventure
Dearest Mefites of the USA, my 21 yo daughter is planning to galavant around your country this Northern Hemisphere summer, and we'd like your input! Any advice/recommendations for things to see, places to go, how to get there, accommodation, etc appreciated. We're yet to book flights, leaving everything pretty much to the last minute. We have friends in San Fran who will likely be her first stop, then after that, all is variable. [more inside]
NYC Elopement Advice
You guys! My fiance and I eloping this Saturday afternoon in NYC! We are having a short ceremony in Central Park, a photography session in DUMBO, and then an intimate dinner for 5 in a restaurant. Advice? [more inside]
Outside the circle of fire.
I'm a field recordist and a solitude-lover. I'd like to camp in the most sound-rich environment possible for New Year's. I'm in Southern California. Suggestions? [more inside]
Ditmas Park for a couple/family?
Tell me about Ditmas Park, and what is has (or has not) to offer a married couple/family. [more inside]
Fun for kids in Tulsa, this weekend.
A family wedding will take us to Tulsa this weekend. Flight schedules imposed a Friday arrival for a Saturday evening function, so we will have much of the day Saturday with two little kids in a town we've never visited before. Saturday morning we are on our own, we'll be meeting up with cousins in the afternoon. Zoo? Aquarium? Good parks/play grounds would be good too. Kid-friendly restaurants? Lay it on me.
Campervan rental in Las Vegas?
Next March My girlfriend and I are planning a road trip from Las Vegas to Salt Lake City by way of some of the national parks between. The plan is to rent a camper in Vegas and drop it off in Salt Lake City at the end. I've looked, and there's dozens of companies who rent campers. Are there any companies that people can recommend in particular? Any to avoid? Thanks in advance. [more inside]
Things to do in Yosemite
Things to do in Yosemite when you only have one day and also the park is on fire! I'll be in Sequoia, finishing a backpacking trip on Tuesday, 9/22 around 10am, and was planning to drive up towards Yosemite from there. I want to be in San Fransisco by the evening of 9/24. I've never been to Yosemite and I'd love to see it, but not sure specifically where to go and what to do. [more inside]
Chasing waterfalls - kid friendly Toronto edition
Looking for a recommendation for a park or conservation area within an hour drive of Toronto. Travelling with kids who love swimming, and exploring waterfalls, but aren't up to long or rugged hikes. Hoping to encounter waterfalls, ideally combined with the swimming area. Requirements – kid friendly swimming, some kind of washroom available, parking / drive in location. Does this place exist?
Outdoor allergies, why do you torment me so?
I have allergies. I'm not sure to what, but I'm assuming it's something like pollen or mold since they seem to only really get bad outdoors. I often go to the park to run, and usually am just fine. Yesterday, however, as soon as I entered the park I felt my nose acting up. I was right, and my allergies went crazy as soon as I left the park; I couldn't focus on anything, and my day was essentially ruined. This has only happened a couple of times before in this particular park. My question is - why are my allergies usually okay when I enter this park, but once in a while go completely nuts? What can I try to keep this from happening again. [more inside]
Advice on Bryce Canyon/Escalante area with a toddler
My wife I will be visiting Bryce Canyon in early June with our 2-year-old son. We want to do the Navajo/Queens Garden loop. Would this hike be safe/doable considering one of us will be (mostly) carrying our son in a pack? We are in decent physical shape, but online I'm seeing some hikers say it is an easy hike and others saying it is strenuous and very steep. We're also looking for suggestions for other good bang-for-your-buck hikes in Bryce, Zion, Grand Staircase/Escalante area that would be good for us with the little one. Thanks in advance!
A few free hours near south end of Central Park on Monday
I am taking a one-day trip to Manhattan. I get off the bus from Boston Sunday night by Penn Station and am busy from 11 am Monday until I catch my return bus from Penn Station at 5 pm. Two questions: What cool thing or things can I do Monday morning for a few hours before my 11 am meeting with friends to eat lunch just south of Central Park? One thought is to just wander that end of Central Park. What would be a good take-out low-carb meal to get to eat as I leave town? Is there any good BBQ in that area to recommend?
Central American lion parks
Is there a statue of a lion (or possibly Chinese lion) in or near a nature preserve or park in Central America? [more inside]
Denali, AK In Two Days?
I was invited to a cool work conference in Anchorage Alaska in late June, and after the conference I would really really really like to try and see Denali if at all possible. I will only have 2 - 2 1/2 days. Aside from the short time-frame, I will be all by myself. Also, I have two legs and can walk, but 'wilderness survival,' is not exactly something I have any mastery off. Any general advice, specific advice, or help would be appreciated. [more inside]
Raising a 1 year old in Baltimore?
My husband and I just moved to Baltimore for me to attend graduate school. We're currently living in Mt. Vernon and are curious what things there are to do with a one year old around here (that are safe) preferable within a walking distance (parks, playgrounds, etc). Suggestions are appreciated!
Life will find a way. BUT WILL I!?!?!?
OK, guys, Jurassic Park is being re-released on IMAX 3D for ONE WEEK in April, and if I don't see it I will just die of sadness forever. It doesn't appear to be playing anywhere near me, and I live in Chicago, which should have everything, and I'm a-skeerd that I won't get to see it at all. [more inside]
Sled hills within driving distance of Seattle?
I want to take my little brother sledding. Where's the best place to go within a couple of hours of town? [more inside]
What's your experience with the NPS?
Any National Park Service or other closely affiliated agency (BLM, Army Corps of Engineers, etc) able to speak about their experience with said agency? [more inside]
I'm Just Walking My Dog
I am going to drive from Dallas to Austin in a couple of hours, first road trip with my dog. Does anyone know of any good parks in Waco, not too far off I-35, where we could stop and have a little walk?
Hyde Park or Flossmoor?
Chicago Question. My husband and I both work for the University of Chicago and are planning to buy a home in the next year. We are debating between Hyde Park and a condo or a single family home in the burb of Flossmoor. Where should be buy? [more inside]
Suggestions for Acadia National Park?
Suggestions for things to do in Acadia National Park? [more inside]
Who gave birth to this launch pad?
Rocket Slide! Any idea what company originally made this badass rocket slide? They were placed in community parks in the 1970s. Looking for the original manufacturer. My google-fu fails me.
Scotland - Road Trip & T in the Park
Upcoming Trip to Scotland: Itinerary, Road trip & T in the Park [more inside]
A beautiful day in the neighborhood, hopefully.
Recommendations for what else to see and do around the Mission/Dolores Park on a supposed beautiful day tomorrow in San Francisco? [more inside]
Please help me find a park in Berlin or Innsbruck that has a lot of hammocks.
My girlfriend remembers a park from her childhood that had a lot of hammocks strung up in tree groves. She describes the park as rather large, with a lake nearby and a playground in the park. She is not sure whether this was in Berlin or Innsbruck, and gives the year as somewhere between 1991-1996. Perhaps the hammocks are only a seasonal thing; she says she visited this park in the summer. It would be really cool if someone knows of this park or a similar park that has lots of hammocks. [more inside]
What Bird Might This Be?
Can you identify this bird? [more inside]
Camping citation woes.
If a park ranger gives you a citation for violating the terms of a permit, is "Other rangers told me it's ok when I got the permit" a valid defense? Also, what are my obligations when no court date is specified on the citation? [more inside]
Cafe Zuppa Chicago-Style
ATTN: Indy -> Chicago Transplants... Please help me find somewhere similar to Cafe Zuppa. [more inside]
Adult jungle gym or what?
What is this adult jungle gym style thing and how to use it effectively? [more inside]
Please help me identify the park where I made a memory in NYC
In which Manhattan park did my partner and I spend hours talking? [more inside]
Olympic rainforest suggestions
My wife and I were thinking of heading up to the Olympic Peninsula over Labor Day to do some camping and light day-hiking and would love any suggestions for areas, camp-grounds, hikes, etc. Details inside. [more inside]
Eating lunch outdoors during yellowjacket season: an impossible pipedream?
Any way I can get yellowjackets to leave me alone while I lunch in the park? [more inside]
Let's get some shoes.
Will Allen Edmonds shoes loosen up a bit in the front, or should I exchange them for the next half-size up? [more inside]
What is this unusual piece of playground equipment?
What is this unusual piece of playground equipment? [more inside]
Help me find this observation tower with see through floor!
I'm looking for an observation tower on the top of a mountain or high area (not a skyscraper) that has/had a clear panelled floor in one small part of the walkway that let you see the valley floor below. No it was not the one at the Grand Canyon! [more inside]
Wheelchair-accessible hotspots in London?
My friend & housemate has a big birthday weekend planned (London, Thursday – Monday). There's an itinerary, filled with lots of amazing things (spa days, aquarium, shows, etc.), but in the event that some of these places aren't wheelchair accessible, we need some back up events planned. What are some great places to go/see/party in London that are definitely wheelchair accessible, relatively easy to get to, and would be able to host a party of 3-8 people at the last minute with minimal hassle all around? [more inside]
Help me find Lincoln Park, abandoned amusement park!
Does anyone know anything about the abandoned amusement park Lincoln Park, in Dartmouth, MA just outside New Bedford? I am specifically looking for directions there - I drove there this morning and could see the abandoned Comet rollercoaster from afar but could NOT figure out how to get onto the property except by climbing the fence on Route 6. I'm supposed to have photographs from this site tomorrow: HELP! Of course any other histories, memories, etc would be great, too. Thanks hive!
DC Birthday Restaurant
DC FILTER: Good place for a 21st birthday dinner (maybe 8 - 12 people) near Washington, D.C./College Park area? Looking for non-chain restaurants, parking/metro accessible, and prices affordable by college student standards. [more inside]
Favorite trails in Utah's National Parks?
What are your favorite trails in Canyonlands National Park and Arches National Park? [more inside]
I Long to See Your Smiling Valley
I am going to Shenandoah National Park for a few days the last week of September. What are your favorite hiking trails, and other sights, in the park? Where would you recommend I stay? [more inside]
What is this contraption in a park?
What is this thing? I saw it in a park in Lake County, Indiana, a few yards away from a small lake. There was another one a few yards away. I thought it might have to do with some sort of game, or maybe fishing (but there was another one a fair distance away from the lake.) It does not rotate. It's about five feet tall. Thanks.
Remember that one time we walked for 2 hours under the blazing sun?
Going on a second date tomorrow. A stroll in the park and I need recommendation for location and (possibly) activities. Austin, TX. [more inside]
What's a secure place to park near a hotel in Louisville?
What's a secure place to park in Louisville, KY at or within walking distance to a hotel? [more inside]
Need a location for our company picnic in the Baltimore/Prince George's County area!
I'm looking for a place to hold a company picnic roughly midway between Baltimore city and Prince George's County. We're looking for a park or other outdoor space that could accommodate around 100 people and permits the serving of alcohol. Grills would be a bonus (although realistically we'll probably end up renting them), and we definitely need space for a moon bounce! Our tentative date is August 7th. Ideas? Thanks!
Best NYC park location with free & reliable wifi?
Looking to take my laptop and work inside a park somewhere in Manhattan. Ideally, should be inside the park, but anything right next to it works too. Since those are the closest to me, any locations in Thompson or Union Square parks will be the best. Thanks!


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No comment? No issue between Jets' Smith, Sanchez
Updated: June 13, 2013, 4:52 PM ETAssociated Press
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. -- Geno Smith is totally cool with camping out with Mark Sanchez.
The New York Jets' rookie quarterback clarified his "no comment" responses from Wednesday -- that seemed to suggest there could be some tension between the two guys competing for the starting job -- when asked if he would join Sanchez's "Jets West" workouts next month normally held at Mission Viejo High School.
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NER: The End. by taeshilhWatch
©2014-2016 taeshilh
This is the final comic for Not Enough Rings! I hope you guys enjoyed the ride, and I was really happy to have made it!
Not Enough Rings was meant to be my way of paying tribute to Sonic 1 - Sonic & Knuckles, a batch of games I super loved. I felt like they had a bit of a connection and story between them. Sonic CD, Sonic Adventure, just all the other games feel too separate ;_; So yeah, I appreciate people wanting me to make more, but that's really the end of the road for Not Enough Rings! I'm super busy with BCB as it is, but nonetheless I appreciate all your support over the years!
For full archives check out www.notenoughrings.com
If there's anyone interested in the kickstarter book, please e-mail orders(@)bittersweetcandybowl.com because I'm not too sure what's going on with that. We are currently still fulfilling orders for those that got the book, and yeah :-[ THANKS FOR PLAYIN
So what will you work on now?
I've been working on Bittersweet Candy Bowl way before NER was made and that's ongoing :-[ I also do a diary comic called Taeshidiary.
Why teshidiary sound familiar? Where can I find those works?
So, no "Super Mecha Sonic?"
Great job on them all.
It was awesome while it lasted. Also, maybe if you ever feel like it, you could try doing bloopers such as knuckles in Sonic 2 because of the lock-on device.
Haha that's a pretty great idea actually, but I rather the series be complete like this ;_; I appreciate the suggestion though!!
Good job. Hope you change your mind, but as is, Good job.
It was an amazing comic and it's sad to see it end but I think it just wouldn't be "Not enough Rings" if you carried on through the others games.
It was a good comic.
It was a good comic.
Was good while it lasted. :3
Oh well it was awesome while it lasted i'd thought you maybe tease us with like Sonic CD but now you can keep blowing our minds with BCB
Well, it was wonderful while it lasted. Thanks for doing this.
Agh, this boss battle. The most fun pain in the ass ever.
I was never really a fan of Sonic to be honest. Nothing against the series, it just wasn't my cup of tea I guess. But despite that fact I had always enjoyed the humor from this series. And while I probably wouldn't have caught a number of jokes if it weren't for my sonic fanboy friend making play this game, I loved that there were a number of laughs that derived from organic and simple humor.
I wish you luck on all your future endeavors Taeshi.
This was a really fun project to follow, I enjoyed every comic! C:
Sorry to see it go, but I always look forward to BCB.


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My fiction and non-fiction, interviews and spotlights, marketing copy and instructional texts, monologues and dialogues, have been published by a diverse array of clients, such as:
Jim Zub's Skullkickers • Relic Entertainment • Turbine, Inc. • Area/Code Games • Atlanta magazine • Wil Wheaton's Monolith Press • Wizards of the Coast • Fantasy Flight Games • White Wolf Game Studio • Pelgrane Press • Atlas Games • Posthuman Studios • Geek Monthly magazine • Wofford College
Free Games and Adventures
Here are a few free games and game adventures I've made available over the years:
- Always/Never/Now: 100+ pages of free cyberpunk RPG adventures
- All The Damn Time: A prosaic time-travel playset for Fiasco
- Alien Survivor: Quick sci-fi horror roleplaying
- Harvest Night: A Halloween adventure for the GUMSHOE system
A Selection of Stories
An assortment of stories published thus far and where to find them:
- "The Auble Gun," published in The Thackery T. Lambshead Cabinet of Curiosities
- "Blood for the King," published in The New Hero, Vol. 2
- "The Toymaker" in The Lion and the Aardvark
- "Don't Leave Your Love," published in Don't Read This Book
- "Errant Eagles," published in Tales of the Far West
- "As Adders Fanged," published in By No Means Vulgar
- "The Way-Back Machine," published in We Are Dust
- "Trajectories of Metals," published in Have Blaster, Will Travel
Short Larks
Oddities and flash fiction for your enjoyment:
- "The Caribou Coffee Granola Bar," a Review of New Food, published at McSweeney's Internet Tendency
- "Butterfinger Crisp," a Review of New Food, published at McSweeney's Internet Tendency
- "Open Letter to Two Dudes at Kroger Who Didn't Know What Day It Was," published at McSweeney's Internet Tendency
- "Diamond Rake," a Ficlet
- "Call It A Keepsake," a Ficlet
- "Diving On Jupiter," a Ficlet
- "Networks Without Tongue," a Ficlet
I've produced a few short poetry chapbooks for you, too:
- Pregrets: A collection of original poems, available now at DriveThruFiction.
- Lift and Drag: A collection of five found poems drawn from a Cessna flight manual, available free online in Flash and PDF formats. // Read more.
- Haiku Year: A collection of 105 haiku and a handful of short articles written during the Haiku Year project—an attempt to write a haiku every day for a year. Available in POD and PDF editions. // Read more.


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Visitation will be 1 p.m. to the service hour at the funeral home.
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