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LONDON Co-author: Nigel PacquetteLondon is a world cultural capital with strengths in the arts, fashion, finance and tourism. It boasts four UNESCO World Heritage Sites and an incredibly rich history dating back two millennia. This year has seen it feature a significant portion of The Queen's Diamond Jubilee, and is hosting the 30th Summer Olympic Games. Though you may not believe it, they know how to relax and slow the pace down. Going to visit will take more than a few days, so here are just some of the 'must see' sights. Buckingham Palace As the most famous palace in the world it has been the home of the Monarch since 1837. When the Queen is in residence the Royal Standard will be flown alongside the Union Jack. During the summer months the 'Changing of the Guard' ceremony starts daily at 11:30 and the State Rooms are open to visitors. The Tower of London One of the UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Tower of London was originally built in the 11th century. Steeped in history, two of Henry VIII's wives were beheaded here and throughout the centuries, it has served prominent roles as a palace, prison, and royal mint to name a few. Today, it is most famous for its Beefeater Guards and for being home to some of the world's largest and interesting gems, the Crown Jewels. Palace of Westminster While this is the official name, you'll probably be a lot more familiar with 'Houses of Parliament', and even more with 'Big Ben', the name given to the bell of the clock. Deriving its official name from when it was a royal palace in the 11th century, it is another of the UNESCO sites in London. The meeting place of the two houses of Parliament, it is only a short walk from Downing Street, home of the Prime Minister and Westminster Abbey, where Prince William wed last year and where all sovereigns have been crowned since the same century. Southbank & the London Eye The South Bank is located opposite the Palace of Westminster and filled with a significant number of arts and entertainment. When built here in 1999, The London Eye was the tallest Ferris wheel in the world (443 feet) and as such offers spectacular aerial views of London, including the Palace of Westminster. It is extremely modern; the capsules have a sci-fi movie look, are air conditioned, and can carry up to 25 passengers. Notting Hill and Portobello Located in the Western part of London, this neighbourhood has become one of the most expensive areas to live in. It is perfect to shop and walk around. The market has a wide range of products and styles including antiques, clothing, and books. Saturday is a very good day to have more choices but it is busy. During the week you can quietly walk around and explore what the area has to offer. Food lovers will have lots of restaurants to pick from and vegetarians will be happy at the "Grain Store". Oxford Street, Regent Street and New Bond Street, Sloane Street / Shopping Home to some of the premier shopping districts in the world, there won't be much you can't buy on these streets! From Abercrombie to Zara, from boutiques to department, Harrods and Selfridges, it's all here. In fact, during the summer, shopping hours have been extended so you have even more time to buy whatever it is that takes your fancy. Other spots to see The Saint Paul Cathedral, Trafalgar Square and Nelson's Column, Covent Garden, Piccadilly Circus, the Saint James Palace and Park. The tip corner - London is also home to countless restaurants. Be sure to take full advantage of this, there won't be a cuisine you can't find. - Visit some of the museums such as the British, Natural History, Science, Victoria & Albert museums. - Predominantly around Shaftsbury Avenue, the street signs have 'Theatreland' written on them. This, as the name suggests, is the Broadway of Britain boasting, a variety of theatrical entertainment from plays to musicals and inprov comedy to long-running classics. For the prepared, be sure to book in advance. - Consider buying a ticket for one of the open-topped bus companies that operate, as they will stop at a lot of these destinations as well as tell you much more of the fascination history. - Harrods is an amazing high-end store located in a very old but renovated building. You will see unusual products and it has a very nice architecture. It is an interesting stop. - Camden Market is the perfect spot to buy second hand clothing. You will also find a wide variety of fresh food at an affordable price. Try to get there early to avoid the crowd. - Islington is the place to go to party at night or chill during the day. - Try to make the guards of the palace smile. This is a real challenge!!
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BLIMEY ! THE BRITS ARE EVERYWHERE ! $14.98 Ladies Union Jack Compact Umbrella $11.98 Meri Meri It's British Cupcake Kit $5.14 Fox Run set of Four English Muffin Rings $26.95 Pub Beer Glass $47.39 Burberry Brit Eau de Parfum $18 Gourmet English Tea with Cinnamon Cookies Absobloodylootely (yes) Brilliant! Spot on! (you got it) $3 Art Poster Print $6.12 Best of Benny Hill $10.99 Twinings Tea $36.41 Electric Kettle A DAY WITH A LATIN TELENOVELA ACTOR ANDY PEREZ This month Modelixir met with Andy Perez who is an actor from a Latin telenovela (a "soap" in English). He plays the role of «Cassius Dupont» in «Relaciones Peligrosas» translated Dangerous Relationships. Andy opens up to Modelixir about his background and the requirements to be a professional actor. Listen up! Andy was born in New Jersey, but with a family originally from the Dominican Republic he grew up speaking English and Spanish. Being bilingual opened doors to Andy and anyone contemplating on have a career in acting should consider different markets. Although Hollywood is what is famous, there are a lot of opportunities for Latin and European countries. Here is a reason to learn a second language! Andy always knew he wanted to act; he started working in the acting field at 17 and took the risk of not going to college to pursue his career. He realizes that a lot of artists struggle and says "I am truly blessed that my career took off at a very young age comparing to other actors also trying to make it in this industry". Even if there is some luck in his path, Andy worked hard to get where he is and has always shown dedication and professionalism. According to him a great actor has to keep learning, training in acting classes and rehearsing to experience something new every day. A lot of practice and hard work is required even if sometimes it is very hard physically and emotionally. He admits "I sacrificed a lot to get where I am now, friends, family, even relationships. Sometimes you need to let go of things even if you don't want to in order to get where you want to be". Being a celebrity is not only sparkles and success, anyone contemplating to be in the industry should be aware of the consequences. When Andy has to become his character he starts off by doing a lot of research to understand how people react in reality. For his role in 'Relaciones Peligrosas', Cassius is bullied. Knowing that helped Andy land the role because he knew how these kids reacted, felt and thought. Modelixir asked him how he can memorize his lines and he came out with an answer that will be useful for all of us "I sing my lines in many different ways; I say my lines with an Alpacino accent, a British accent". Why we asked? "I work my lines in order to not let them come out in one specific way. Like this when I face the camera, I get to say it how I feel it, and it looks real to the audience". Now that we know about the preparation Modelixir wanted to know how it goes on the job. Andy corrected us saying that for him it is not a job because he loves what he does! He feels like he is with his family, they joke around backstage but when the director calls everyone in to shoot, then it is professional. What a nice job to be able to have fun, do what you love and make a living out of it. This is how life should be! Andy still wants to explore new roles and would love to be a "bad character", he says "I would have a lot more to deal with if I was a villain rather than a good guy". He finds inspiration in actors such as Denzel Washington and Johnny Depp, who have been able to play a lot of different roles over the years and gave him the strength to pursue his dream. Soon you will be able to see him in a film and a documentary but not only that! He wrote and will be producing a short scene that he called "I'm feeling while she's healing". It looks like Andy is not settled yet and has a lot of plans for the future. Keep an eye on him! Interview Of A ... FEMA Photographer Adam DUBROWA Adam Dubrowa has been working for The United States Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency for 12 years with a career emphasis on crisis communications. He has acted on behalf of the agency as a photographer and spokesperson during some of the most difficult times in US history. He has had the opportunity to work with leading scientists, subject matter experts, and trailblazers capturing their perspectives while delivering accurate and timely information to the press. He has responded to the terrorist attacks of 911, Hurricanes, and multiple catastrophes across the county. Today Adam is with us, really calm and happy to talk to Modelixir's readers about what this type of photography requires. 1. How and when did you become interested in photography? Describe your photography experience/education. My father worked on the Foreign Affairs Committee, in Washington, DC. One of his duties was the supervision of the media- (the news pool is what they called it on Capitol Hill in those days.) As a vietnam veteran, my father was leary to ever trust the reporters and he had a reputation of a no- nonsense stuart of the committee room. But one day he allowed a photographer to follow him home on the Amtrak train to do a story on his 77 mile one way commute. This photographer was also a veitnam veteran, and a satelitte communications expert, my dad thought it would be a good idea for him to come by to look at our satelitte dish for a clearer television picture while capturing his story. It was the 80's, and I was ten when my Dad and Ric Odonnell pulled up our lane with a satellitte truck and all of these fancy cameras. Immediately I was interested because they streamed clint eastwood movies just out of the theatres into our sony trinitron… amazed, and so thrilled at the hollywood features into my living room, Ric placed a Hasselblad 503cx into my hand and told me to go out and shoot a roll. The film for Hasselblad 2.25 was 120 fiilm in those days, so I had 12 shots. I shot 12 composed pictures of farm animals, dogs, and pastures. I even shot some family members. Ric took interest in me as I began to assist my father during committee hearings more often. Later he introduced me to his father, the Hiroshima disaster photographer Joe O'donnell who was also a retired white house photographer. They gave me cameras, film, tips, and introduced me to several famous photographers in several different generas, this was the beginning. 2. What kind of camera do you use? I was a Nikon ambassador for over 20 years but I recently switched to a Canon 5d Mark III. I could not ignore the improved technology and was tired of Nikon holding back their sensor sizes. 3. Besides your camera, what equipment/tools do you use most in your work? Adobe creative suite, long life battery packs, beatuy dish heads for portraiture, prophoto' packs for light sources, 4 packs and 4 HEADS for three point lighting, and don't forget the smoke machine. 4. Describe your overall photography aesthetic or style. I would say that my style is pleasing to the eyes but it is kind of general, isn't it? I love to photograph landscapes, canyons, antyhing related to natural history, science, and nature. However, I adapt to the market demand, my client's needs and often develop an image according to the team's vision. At the end of the day, I think I am very versatile in my aesthetic. 5. What inspires your work (e.g., other photographers, nature, fashion, etc.) My inspiration comes from trail blazers, Ansel Adams, David Doubilet just to name a few. They inspire me because I want to learn from their photo experiences in the field and out in nature. Nature is my biggest inspiration, I try to tie nature into today's world in industrial themes. I like to bring out the natural elements in an urban areas when possible, I just demonstrated this on a shoot in Pittbsburg, PA. 6. What is your most striking memory as a photographer? Shooting a poker game in a remote fishing cabin where the elder won the hand with a royal straight flush, that moment of discovery was the luckiest shot and most striking memory. 7. What is your favorite form of photography and why? What are some of your favorite subjects? My favorite form of photography is
commercial because you have a lot of creative tools, and creative people coming together for one goal. Shooting for a highly regarded brand, and given the opportunity to define their brand into a single message is a high pressure challenge, and that is where I feel most comfortable. 8. In your opinion, what makes a good photo? Besides the technical aspect you have to have luck! 9. Which qualities do you look for in a model? Are you hands-on or do you prefer to stay behind the camera? Hands on in the beginning to introduce my ideas and thoughts, and then it is time to get down to business. 10. What advice would you give to an aspiring photographer? Find mentors, you will need more than one. 11. What are the most common photography mistakes, and what's your advice on how to avoid them? My first mentor said "you have to master lighting." After many lessons, I found that he was right…so when you are shooting a scene, think about how the light will look, morning, noon, and sunset. Pick one, and make it sparkle the best to your ability. 12. What are your views in photo editing? Describe your process. Photo editing… edit in camera, process in Photoshop, shoot 1st edit post. I shoot raw files digitally, and this allows me to push or pull three stops without damaging the blacks, great latitude to have six stops grace by shooting raw. And process through Photoshop CS6 to JPEG large. I really think the darkroom has shrunk into a little computer window, and I'm just fine with that. 13. Which historical event would you have liked to shoot? Apollo Moon Landing. 14. How do you think the Internet has affected the photography industry? (i.e., online stores, industry-specific websites, forums, etc.) It has completely bypassed the old school tradition of coming up by example through a senior…the "right way." In photography, secrets and innovations are better passed by example from lips to ears. Farming is the same way. 15. Which photographers do you look up to and why? Andrea Booher for her courage. Maryse Alberti for her grace. Steve McCurry for his natural portraiture. Frans Lanting and David Doubilet for their amazing natural images. Bill Koplitz for his patience.
Nicole Patterson Hair and Makeup Artist www.NicolePattersonHairandMakeup.com www.BetheBlushingBride.com Experienced in all aspects of Hair and makeup Beauty - Special Effects and everything in between!! Amazing Nicole Patterson ROCKIN' 1980's Retro Ah the 80's… A decade full of hair bands, acid washed jeans, and the perm. The style can be tricky if you overdo it. I like to pick out a couple key aspects and pair it with some current looks to keep it trendy. The first thing that comes to mind is the awful, overdone blue eye shadow. But with a modern twist, the blue can be beautiful! Line your eyes with black on top and a dark navy on the bottom. Then swipe a light shimmering blue across the lid. In the corners, deepen with a dark blue and sweep it up towards your temple. Just make sure to stop just at the end of the eyebrow, because if you go too far, you might start looking like David Bowie. Not that he isn't fabulous! It's just not necessarily a look for every day wear outside the clubs. The next key to the makeup is the bubble gum pink lips. Mac cosmetics "Viva Glam Nicky Minaj" is a great color for this look. To modernize the crazy crimped hair, use a three barrel wave iron instead. Also, leave the Aqua Net at home. This hair style stays nice and big by just using a bit of mousse and spritz. Better for the health of our hair and our fragile O zone. Now just dig out your best Denim jacket and roll out to the nearest Bon Jovi concert! I hear they're touring again ;) Rock Out! Nicole Advertisers! You Should be On this page contact us for pricesAdvertisers! You Should be On this page contact us for prices WHAT TYPE OF ATHLETE ARE YOU? 1. After the summer, you have decided to: A Maintain your daily work out and healthy diet B Register with a gym C See your friends more often 2. You walk: A All the time B It depends C Never 3. For you, exercising is: A A habit B An obligation C A form of torture 4. You practice: A Running, because you want to do a marathon B Swimming C You don't know yet 5. How often do you practice a physical activity? A I go to the gym daily B Every day, I walk everywhere C With my friend once in a while 6. Your abs are: A A siC pack B Strong C Beer belly 7. Modelixir has a fitness section: A I tried the exercises B I read it C Really? I never noticed! 8. When you go on vacation: A You are always on the move B You combine active time with rest time C You rest and eat a lot
WHAT TYPE OF ATHLETE ARE YOU ? Your score is You have a maximum of A You are addicted to sport! You cannot live without working out, it is like a disease. Every day, you make sure not to miss exercising or you can't sleep. You are in really good shape and you are proud of it. Be careful not to overdo it and exhaust yourself. You have a maximum of B You are active ! You know that practicing sports is the key to being in good health so you always try to move. Working out is part of your schedule like going grocery shopping or doing laundry. Keep maintaining this balance. You have a maximum of C You are lazy! You hate exercising, it is a torture or you simply have something better to do than sweat and suffer. If you do not feel the negative effect of your lifestyle yet it should change soon. Wake up before it is too late!It is SUMMER time with, Modelixir! «Like» us on Facebook and you can WIN! www.facebook.com/Modelixir - A camera worth over $200 raffled when we reach 1500 Fan - An IPAD raffled when we reach 5000 Fan And the Winners for last month's Modelixir magazine's «SunGlasses» themed photo Contest Are... Model : Lauren Albers Photographer : Chris Albaugh Hair/Makeup-DJ Victory Photographer-Thomas Song Model-Ora Solinsky Model Nina Newton Photographer Stephanie Dibble Photographer :Dave Nix Photography Model : Liz Lattimer Photographer : Randy Zalewski Photographer : Julia Rose Model : Genesis Florentino MUA : Gillian Valeska Assistant : Kristian Andrew
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For some, Style is something you have or not. Martina, born in Argentina, is one of these girls whose classy and sexy look does not stay unnoticed. Each month, our fashionista from NYC, will be showing her choice of outfits « In ». Those who are « out » will finally be able to show-off and the others will have new ideas to try. Whether you like her choices or not, you will surely talk about it! Fashion from New York City by Martina Passa Paris Milano London Tokio Miami Mexico Sao Paulo Hong kong Los Angeles Shangaï Moscow Pekin Istanbul Rio de Janeiro Bangkok Chicago Boston Johannesburg Washington Toronto San Fransisco Shenyang San diego Saint Petersbourg Kuala limpur Detroit Windsor Madrid Riyad Rangoon Dallas Houston Colombo Bruxelles Singapour Atlanta Barcelone Caracas Manchester Berlin Sydney Ankara Jiddah Casablanca Phoenix Athènes Aleandrie Montréal LOVE, MY OLYMPIC GAME Tracking emotions LIFE IN THE CITY Bouncing decisions Fashion Women 1 $61 - colette.fr - COCA-COLA 5 Glass Olympic Games Box Set 2 $150 - net-a-porter.com - Zoe Karssen Crème de la Crème cotton-blend terry sweatshirt 3 $1,565 - bergdorfgoodman.com - Charlotte Olympia Matryoshka Suede Sandal 4 $20 - amazon.com - Union Flag Britain Vintage Style Tank Top 5 $4,280 - net-a-porter.com - Balmain Skinny leather pants 6 $250 - shoplesnouvelles.com - Karen Walker Harvest Sunglasses | Black 7 $290 - barneys.com - Rag & Bone Canvas Backpack 8 $98 - nbcuniversalstore.com - 2012 London Olympic Games Charm Bracelet Designed by Diane Katzman Exclusively for NBC Set of 5 9 bodycandy.com - Crystalline Gem Teddy Bear Belly Ring 10 $90 - etsy.com - Vintage Levis AMERICAN FLAG Stars & Stripes Studded Cut off Shorts 11 $16 - republic.co.uk - Soul Cal Deluxe Flag Bandeau Bikini 12 poundland.co.uk - Cadbury Chocolate Gold Me being #1 Swimming my way out Jumping heart 13 $20 - etsy.com - Burgundy Lipstick Organic and Vegan mineral makeup 14 $325 - rebeccaminkoff.com - Solange Wedges- Nude 15 pinterest.com - Top Jewelry / Jennifer Meyer Gold Small Heart Stud Earrings 16 $285 - pret-a-beaute.com - CARLOS MIELE Mesh Nude Black Dress 17 $185 - welikefashion.com - SuperTrash Sneakers Fringes Black 18 $11 - pilotfashion.com - Lion Face Animal Print T-shirt Top 19 $24 - romwe.com - The Mysterious Universe Soft-touch Leggings
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Who said the beach was just about sun-tanning? If you are a hyperactive type, lying down on the beach might be more of a torture than a fun time. Remember to put on sunscreen every two hours and more if you go in the water. Also avoid exposure between 12 to 4pm when the sun is the strongest. Take a walk Walking on the sand is a very good exercise; it will tone your legs and butt. You can also alternate with walking in the cold water, this will boost your circulation and it is great for people suffering with heavy legs syndrome. Play cards If it is not too windy, playing cards is a great way to stay entertained without having to carry something heavy. You can play games alone or with friends and use sea shells as tokens. Read a good book A book is heavier than a magazine so no risk of flying around. It will keep you busy for a while. Besides there is nothing like a good book to stimulate your imagination and help you improve your vocabulary. Pick from your favorite type: suspense, love, history, etc… no excuse not to get a library card! Play racquets Racquets are fun and an excellent cardio exercise. If you have a competitive opponent, you will surely jump, run and be challenged. Organize a beach volley tournament Do you like to go to the beach in a big group? A tournament is a great way to get everyone involved and motivated. You can add to the fun by preparing a prize for the winning team. After watching the Olympic Games, there is no doubt you notice the beautiful bodies of the athletes of this discipline. Snorkel Going to the beach and not getting in the water is like going to U.K and not eat their fish and chips! Bring a mask and a tuba and check what is under the water. Swimming is an excellent exercise to build your muscle mass without high impact to your articulation. Remember to stay in supervised zones. Build a sand castle Who said that only kids can play with sand? Being grown up gives you an edge and the possibility to build something unique. Be creative, it can be a spaceship or a raft. Don't be shy! Potiche First and Foremost (Crystal Kolbert) As the recent and worn out debate surrounding women's reproductive rights drudges along, Melinda Gates has set out on a controversial mission to bring female contraceptives to the developing world. In a recent article on www.guardian.co.uk.com, Faustina Fynn-Nyame, the director of Marie Stopes International in Ghana, commented about Mrs. Gate's recent cause by saying that, «This is an issue that we have ignored for far too long and every day women are dying and having children they struggle to feed and cannot send to school because they have too many. But they cannot choose how many they have. They deserve the right that women in the west take for granted.» All in favor raise your hand high. You can't see me right now, but my hand is raised so high that it has left Earth and is somewhere in outer space. Yet… YASMIN, YAZ, BEYAZ, and SAFYRAL, oral contraceptives created by BAYER contain a progestin known as DROSPIRENONE (DRSP) and an estrogen called Ethinyl Estradiol (EE). Combined, these two active ingredients have created health hazardous birth control pills linked to blood clotting which can lead to heart attacks and strokes. Birth control blood clots typically can occur within the lower part of the body known as Deep Vein Thrombosis or within the lungs known as Pulmonary Emboli. Blood thinners are used to treat clots that are discovered in time. But for those that are not, immediate death can occur. Thus far, there are close to 12,000 pending lawsuits against BAYER with settlement amounts totaling $402.6 million. These cases stem from the adverse side effects that were never disclosed to women. NuvaRing, a vaginally inserted hormone releasing contraceptive, has joined the list of morally wrongful products on the contraception market. As a result of the Bayer lawsuits, the U.S. F.D.A. conducted a study confirming that NuvaRing is a risk product when it comes to the creation of blood clots. Newly published studies in the British Medical Journal and the New England Journal of Medicine in 2012 have further proven that NuvaRing is a high-risk product when it comes to the creation of blood clots. NuvaRing has been on the market since 2001. The fact that these studies proving NuvaRing's blood clot risk factor is just now being made public is beyond disconcerting. More information on the Bayer manufactured birth control's: YASMIN, YAZBEYAZ, and SAFYRAL can be found on http://yazrecall.com/ and for NuvaRing check out http://www.vaginalringlawsuits.com. Women globally are entitled to equal choice when it comes to reproductive rights as well as the medically backed reassurance that the contraceptive options that are on the market are safe. Women in the developing world deserve to have the least harmful birth control options on the market, but studies have indicated that not even women in the wealthy west have been given that option. Stuffed peppers Ingredients (4 servings) 4 peppers (any color), A little over half a pound of sausage meat, Half a pound of ground beef, 2 onions, 3 tomatoes, 1 cup of white wine, Spices: Paprika, Laurel, Herbs de Provence, Tarragon, Curry Powder, Salt and Pepper according to your taste, 3 tablespoons of Olive Oil For mid-summer, Yvon decided to prepare a typical meal for this season: stuffed peppers. This flavorful recipe is easy to make and will be enjoyed by everyone particularly for a get together on an outdoor terrace. Happy vacation to everyone! Cook the thinly sliced onions in the olive oil without browning them Add the tomatoes cut into cubes and slowly cook Once they have lost all their water, add the sausage meat, the ground beef and the spices (as far as quantity, don't put more than the tip of a knife per spice) Cook for 20 minutes at a low temperature, stir frequently At mid time, add the white wine, if the preparation looks sticky don't hesitate to pour more wine Cut the peppers: first remove the top, remove the seeds and the white part inside (it would give a sour taste if you leave it) Once the stuffing is ready, stuff the pepper and put the top back Put each piece on a baking plate that you will have oiled (to avoid sticking or burning) Insert your baking plate in the preheated oven at a temperature of 395 degrees F, cook for 30 minutes Some will prefer to cook a little longer to caramelize the peppers (yummy!) To know when it is ready: your knife tip penetrates the peppers easily Serve hot with rice or couscous. Bon appétit! Wine recommendation: rosé wine Variation of the recipe: the recipe can be prepared with eggplant or squash. You will simply cut the vegetable in half, remove the meat and fill it with the stuffing. You will also add shredded mozzarella on the top. Great French recipes from our guest Cook Yvon Legal FITNESS Different ways to squat for a tight derriere! Position 1- Step 1: (1) Start in your typical squat position Position 1 - Step2: (2) Lift your heels up while maintaining the position, hold for a moment and then back to step 1 Do 20 repetitions Position 2 - Step 1: (3) In a squat position, your finger tips touching the ground Position 2 - Step 2: (4) Extend your arms and leg to get to an arabesque position Go back to step one and repeat to the other side Do 20 repetitions (10 each side) Position 3: (5) Start in a squat position. Go down an inch then back to original squat position Repeat 10 times and rest for 10 seconds. Repeat 10 times to work the muscles to fatigue. Position 4: (6) Squat while stretching. In a squat position bring one leg over the other. Stay focused to maintain your balance. Hold for 10 seconds on each side Good job! And remember to see results, exercise must me done at least twice a week.
DOCTORS OF THE WORLD Doctors of the World UK is part of the Médecins du Monde network and was set up in 1998. It is an international aid organisation that has a network of volunteer healthcare professionals that provide medical care and gives a voice to people all over the world. We help vulnerable people from young mothers and their babies in the slums of India to Syrian civilians fleeing to Jordan, and victims of natural disasters like the earthquakes in Haiti and Japan. We also run projects that support drug uses in our harm reduction projects, which aim to reduce the risks of drug use, including HIV/AIDS and hepatitis. As well as working in the developing world, we also run projects in developed countries including Project: London in the UK. We believe that health is a human right. The work we do falls into three categories: - Emergency: responding to humanitarian crises, natural disasters and wars/conflict situations. - Post-emergency and rehabilitation: helping local people to restore their health care system in the aftermath of emergencies by reconstructing clinics and hospitals, providing medical supplies and training local healthcare workers. Our projects also help with the physical and psychological recovery. - Long-term development: these projects aim to bring lasting and sustainable solutions by tackling the long-term effects of poverty and exclusion from healthcare. This involves supporting local health systems with prevention techniques, promoting health education and training local healthcare workers. Project LONDON Here in the UK we run Project: London where we help some of the community's most vulnerable. We advocate tirelessly trying to ensure that everyone gets the healthcare they need. Project: London is an advocacy project that provides information, advice and practical assistance to vulnerable people to help them access NHS and other services. The clinic provides basic healthcare in the interim period until our service users are fully integrated into NHS and other support services. We work with many people from the following groups: - Migrants including refugees and asylum seekers - People with no fixed accomodation. The 'Hidden' homeless who live in extremely vulnerable conditions. - Street sex workers. Women who are socially vulnerable because of their drug problems, homelessness as well as additional health needs because of the work they do. Fizza Qureshi, manager of the health advocacy program, Project: London, sees those without access to medical care on a regular basis: «The people we see at Project: London proves that even though we live in a rich nation there are those who struggle to register with the NHS and see a doctor. Having access to healthcare is essential for the patient but also it has a wider implication from a public health point of view." Read more about our projects at www.doctorsoftheworld.org.uk You can get involved [volunteering/charity challenge events/ making a donation] Advertisers! You Should be On this page contact us for pricesAdvertisers! You Should be On this page contact us for prices
Horoscope (August 15th – September 15th) The information we share with you is not intended to be as something predetermined in relation to any particular subject. It has been elaborated with love based on your zodiac sign, hoping it will assist you in the many aspects and challenges of our daily lives. On the other hand, while this information is presented in a generalized manner in regards to your sign, I can provide you with a detailed and personalized interpretation of your Natal Chart once you provide me with personal information such as date and place of birth.. Aries During this period of the year you are emotionally inspired and feel ready to truly express your creativity on every aspect of your life. This is a great moment for you to let go and do what feels natural and effortless. Efficiency is your objective. You will focus on making improvements on your daily routines and enjoying its simple pleasures. Taurus These are times to recharge, become more aware of your feelings, and improve your family/work relations. This is a cycle for you to have fun and find joy in expressing who you are and what you have accomplished so far. Your main focus will be towards personal and family matters. You will have renewed energies and motivation for starting new objectives. Gemini You pursue your goals heartily. Get things done now so later you don't feel overwhelmed. Get organized and be clear with your intentions; you may solve many problems this way. Financial restlessness may be present. Security, trust and simple pleasures are especially important. During this cycle, Mars will boost your energies for work and daily routines; make the best of it! Cancer Your view of life throughout this period might be more financial and materialistic oriented. You will be more attracted to objects and things during your search for comfort and pleasure. By the end of August and early September your communication will be enhanced; you might find yourself pretty busy with networking while working towards your desires more directly. Leo The transition of the sun through your first and second house during this period will make you experience vitality and increased personal confidence. Be clear of your intentions and aware of the impression you give to others. Your finances and sense of security are important now. Focus on clear projects and be patient to see them blossom. Virgo This is time reflect on what you have learned so far this year. Listen to your intuition. Do your best to finish old projects before starting new ones. Your presence and confidence are essential when making an impression on others. Find the courage to overcome any obstacle and reflect on your true identity and purpose. Make your intentions match your actions. Libra The influence of the sun through your eleventh and twelfth house may have you meditating on your current circumstances and planning for the future. It's time for reflection and regeneration. Your charm and confidence will be important for networking and finding new possible solutions to obstacles. Mars will give you the energetic boost to accomplish your goals. Scorpio Your efforts for excellence at work and as a responsible person in your life will bring you the satisfaction and achievement you deserve. You feel happy and outgoing; it's a good period for networking and development of new projects. Follow your dreams. Work and cooperate with those around you and it will bring good outcomes in every aspect of your life. Sagittarius Find ways to look at your life from a different perspective. The sun will be enlightening your profession and status. You want to stand out and get tangible outcomes from your efforts. Be careful on how you manage work and your public image. This could either lead to obstacles or a change of job, or to a possible promotion and successful completion of projects. Capricorn During this period your desires, primary instincts, personal transformations and intimate matters are strongly manifesting. Your attention turns towards anything that gives a new experience. What was concealed and repressed comes to light; manage carefully to avoid possible crisis. Your objective of being more self-reliant is possible now. Do your best and use all resources. Aquarius This is a cycle in which it's important to recognize the need to work with others to find a sort of balance in your life. Having a more global and broader concept of life will help you achieve projects that you could not have achieved alone. This is a great period to reveal your true talents while paying attention to how you are managing your life and planning for your future. Pisces Relationships in general are positive throughout this period. Your partner and those around you provide a mirror for your own self-discovery. Reunions, exchanges, commitments and engagements have a positive aspect during this cycle. Pay more attention to others and find support in them; you may find there are mutual needs. Modelixir International Modelixir wants to thank its columnists and contributors for helping make this 12th edition possible. We have been blessed to have you around and your inputs are always truly appreciated : - Hayley Kirton and the whole British team for the stunning cover images. - Nigel Pacquette, who was selected after an open submission, for the beautiful travel images as well as his editorial. http://www.nigelpacquette.com/#home/ - Andy Perez, actor for Relaciones Peligrosas, who has shown great professionalism and humbleness. We hope to see you in other shows soon! - Adam Dubrowa for the interview and kindness, you are really inspiring. 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Before Adam: Chapter I
"These are our ancestors, and their history is our history.
Remember that as surely as we one day
swung down out of the trees and walked upright,
just as surely, on a far earlier day,
did we crawl up out of the sea
and achieve our first adventure on land."
Its kinda brief and def worth it.
"Ah, those endless forests, and their horror-haunted gloom! For what eternities have I wandered through them, a timid, hunted creature, starting at the least sound, frightened of my own shadow, keyed-up, ever alert and vigilant, ready on the instant to dash away in mad flight for my life. For I was the prey of all manner of fierce life that dwelt in the forest, and it was in ecstasies of fear that I fled before the hunting monsters."
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Mumbai: Chris Gayle's powerful hitting helped Royal Challengers Bangalore crush Mumbai Indians by nine wickets in the 54th Indian Premier League match season five at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Gayle scored 82 off 59 balls and along with Virat Kohli (36 off 25) ensured that RCB won with 2 overs to spare. The emphatic win takes RCB to fourth position in the points table while Mumbai Indians occupy the third spot.
Chasing 142 runs to win, Gayle remained quite in the early part but exploded later on, hitting five fours and six sixes. Gayle was though lucky early in his innings as he was dropped by Dwayne Smith off the bowling of R P Singh when he was on 21.
Skipper Kohli, remained not out on 36 while Tillakaratne Dilshan, with whom Gayle shared 48 runs for the first wicket, scored 19. Gayle and Kohli ensured the visitors' victory with an unbeaten second wicket partnership of 94 runs in just 58 balls. Gayle's 59-ball blitz was his fourth 80-plus knock this IPL season. Gayle reached his fifty with a huge six of Pragyan Ojha in the 11th over. He struck Ojha for three successive sixes in that over.
Earlier, Bangalore bowlers dominated in the first innings as they restricted the Mumbai Indians to 141 for 6 in their quota of overs. Opting to bowl first, Bangalore struck two early blows to Mumbai as Vinay Kumar got rid of James Franklin and Rohit Sharma in the second over of the innings with scored board reading 2 for 2.
Dinesh Karthik then joined Sachin Tendulkar in the middle and the duo then tried to stabilise the batting as Tendulkar, who hit four fours in his knock shared 39 runs with Karthik. But Tendulkar's knock of 24 off 27 balls came to an end when he tried to pull Harshal from outside off stump and could only sky a return catch to the 21-year-old. Mumbai were tottering at 41 for 3 in the ninth over.
But Karthik and Ambati Rayudu consolidated with a stand of 44 in five-and-a-half overs, before Rayudu slapped Harshal to long-off to be dismissed for 22. Soon Karthik had to take long walk back to the pavilion as he was dismissed by Muttiah Muralitharan in the sixteenth over after making valiant 44 runs. Hero of the last match, Dwayne Smith was sent back in the next delivery as he gave a catch to Vinay Kumar and Mumbai were in deep trouble at 100 for 6.
But from there Kieron Pollard (21 not out) hammered two sixes in the final over of the innings. He shared an unbroken stand of 41 in 4.1 overs with Harbhajan Singh (20 not out) to help Mumbai Indians post a respectable total of 141 on the board.


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Luckily, Waterfront Film Festival co-founder Judy Smith has vision and fundraising skills galore.
"One of the things you need to run a film festival is money," said Smith, of Holland.
"I'm a person in this community who is fairly well known in Holland for going out and raising money."
That's evident in Smith's all-volunteer resume, which besides the Waterfront Film Festival includes the Holland Area Arts Council, Holland Civic Theatre and Holland Chorale.
"I like all the arts," she said. "It's just something I've always loved."
Smith pushes on many fronts, including assisting with efforts to jump-start the Saugatuck Center for the Arts.
"Judy ... was an immense support to me and the center from its early days," said Bobbie Gaunt, chairwoman emeritus of the Saugatuck Center for the Arts.
The center, at 400 Culver St., is one of seven venues in Saugatuck and Douglas for the 10th annual Waterfront Film Festival, which runs Thursday through June 15. More than 80 films are going to be screened.
Last year's festival sold more than 14,000 tickets.
"It's just really amazing to look at what we've done over the years," Smith said.
The locale near Lake Michigan is a selling point, she said.
The festival's also gotten good support, having an operating budget of about $350,000 relying primarily on in-kind and monetary donations from West Michigan donors.
Other festival co-founders include Dana DePree-Minter, Dori DePree and Hopwood DePree, all brothers and sisters from Holland along with Kori Eldean.
Waterfront Film Festival: waterfrontfilm.org
-- Press correspondent Dave Muller contributed to this report.


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Welcome to the latest episode of our official podcast, The Film Stage Show. This week staff writer Danny King, associate editor Nick Newman, and I begin by discussing selected films from the New York Film Festival. Then we discuss the classic 1971 Australian film Wake in Fright, which just got a theatrical re-release. To end we take a look at the films coming to theaters and DVD in the coming week, which include Strangers on a Train, Seven Psychopaths, and Argo. Then we give you our random recommendations of things we watched on our own this week.
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Of all the chores and challenges Chuck Morris has encountered bringing the Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall to the Santa Clarita Valley, the most difficult task may be reining in emotions.
"The way Vietnam vets were treated so horribly, I wanted to do something, and the only thing I could think of to do was bring this wall here so people could remember the horrors that happened at the Vietnam war," Morris said.
"That's the reason I wanted to bring it here."
Morris's year-long labor to bring the replica of the actual Vietnam War Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., to the Santa Clarita Valley came to fruition Wednesday.
The wall arrived aboard a truck Wednesday afternoon at a corner of the Westfield Valencia Town Center mall parking lot near Citrus Street and Magic Mountain Parkway. There it will remain through Sunday, thanks to the efforts of both Morris and the Friendly Valley Veterans Club.
Earlier in the day, trucks began arriving there Wednesday morning loaded with tables and chairs. Morris was there to meet them, already on his cell phone at 10 a.m. with last-minute tasks still to get done.
He coordinated the efforts of volunteers unrolling loops of electrical cords needed to power the wall's lighting and supervised the laying of audio cords for a sound system programmed with memory-prompting nostalgic music and for the microphones awaiting tributes, anecdotes and testimonials.
Morris himself and a buddy moved into an RV on the parking lot where they will "camp out" for the next four days to ensure nothing goes wrong at the wall site, he said.
The visiting wall, although 20 percent smaller than the original, contains all of the Washington wall's names. It officially opens to the public at 6 p.m. Thursday during a solemn opening ceremony.
For Morris, a grandfather and Korean War veteran, his year-long effort has been a labor of love.
"For me personally, what this journey has been has been meeting the neatest, most wonderful people," he said during an interview Monday.
"The people I have met on this journey are just amazing, absolutely amazing," he said. "Companies are companies and you ask them to do something, especially in this community, they'll do it. But it's the people who do the work who are absolutely magnificent.
"I am so blessed to meet these people," he said.
The official unveiling of the traveling wall takes place today at 6 p.m.
"It's going to be very emotional," Morris said. "And one of the most emotional moments is going to be when (Vietnam veteran) Bill Reynolds puts up the two panels with the names of his 47 buddies on that wall."
Reynolds' unit lost 47 soldiers on the day he earned his Purple Heart: June 19, 1967.
The Vietnam War Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., is about 500 feet long and engraved with the names of more than 58,000 servicemen and women who died during the Vietnam conflict, according to the National Parks Service, which manages the memorial tribute.
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How do you plan the Best Mother's Day Ever? Treat Mom to Brunch, Casino Games & More at The Mill!Casino, Dining, The Mill Club Comments Off
Pssssst….Mothers Day is Sunday, May 13th 2012. Not to worry, we got you covered! Treat Mom or that special lady in your life to a fun day out at The Mill! She deserves a little fun, right?
Start the day with an elegant chef prepared Mother's Day Champagne Brunch. Brunch will be served in the Saw Blade Buffet from 9am-3pm and in the Salmon Room (for parties of 7 or more) from 9am-1pm. Brunch is $17 per person; Children Under 4 Years Old are Free; Children 5-11 Years Old are Half Price.
Here is a sneak peek of the menu:
Mixed Green Salad, Assorted House Dressings, Traditional Toppings, Composed Salads to Include Fresh Fruit Selection, Vegetable Crudités, Egg Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Italian Pasta, House Smoked Salmon, Peel & Eat Shrimp, Fresh Seasonal Sliced Fruit's, Antipasto
Breakfast items include: Local Willamette Farms Eggs, Traditional Accompaniments Made to Order, Hand Carved Carlton Farm Baked Sugar Glazed Smoked Ham, Roasted Painted Hills Smoked New York Strip Steak, South Coast Benedict Pastry, Roasted Leek Fondue, Bay Shrimp, Poached Egg, Citrus Hollandaise & Traditional Eggs Benedict, Flora Valley Farms Yellow Finn Breakfast Potatoes, Mascarpone French Toast, Southwest Scramble, Buttermilk Biscuits, Sausage & Bacon Pepper Country Gravy, Carlton Farms Hickory Smoked Bacon, Link Sausage, Sweet Apple Crepes and Cheese Blintzes with Oregon Black Berry & Huckleberry Sauce, Oregon Wild Berry Glazed Pork Chops, Baked Wild Oregon Coast Chinook Salmon with Lemon Butter Herb Glaze, Roasted Draper Valley Farms Chicken, Natural Herb Jus, House Made Buttermilk Waffles, Warm Syrups, Whipped Sweet Butter, Strawberry, Sauce & Chantilly Cream
Don't forget dessert! Muffins, Cinnamon Rolls, & Assorted Cookies, Warm Bread Pudding, Sweet Bavarian, Cream, Assorted Pies, Cakes, Cobblers, Cheesecake, Bread Pudding, Rolls & Butter
Next, treat Mom to fun day in the Casino!
Moolah for Mama: On Sunday May 13, Ladies are eligible to win a $500 Mother's Day Bonus when you win our weekly $25 buy-in blackjack tournament that starts at 2pm. Second place wins an additional $250 and third wins a $100 bonus. You must be a Mill Club Member and have a valid photo ID to claim a prize. Visit our Mill Club page to sign up for free.
With over 700 sizzling-hot, ready-to-pay slots (we also have a smoke-free slot room), iGaming Lounge , and Table Games, there is something for everyone here…with one exception- you must be 21 or older to be allowed inside of the casino.
End the day with a relaxing stroll down our dock overlooking the bay, or take a drive down to Shore Acres State Park to Rhododendron Sunday Mother's Day
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, or view the majestic Tall Ships, Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain, at Coos Bay City Dock.
Check Oregon's Adventure Coast for more ideas and places to treat Mom to a wonderful day!


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Markets: Stocks are rising sharply after the leaders of France and Germany promised to strengthen Europe's banks.
Prineville: Residents here and across rural Oregon are resourceful, relying on the kindness of neighbors in ways that many urban dwellers can. But as economists warn that another recession is becoming more likely, conditions are bleak in much of Oregons hinterland.
Medicare: A guide to the annual open enrollment process, which begins this week.
It's Only Money: Personal finance columnist Brent Hunsberger advises against dodging debit fees with a credit card.
Occupy Portland: A compromise struck between the Portland Marathon and Occupy Portland, which had set up camp in park near the race's finish line, ultimately brought the protest group its biggest public demonstration since Thursday's debut march.
Google: Jared Cohen, once a top adviser in the state department, now heads Google's think-tank -- Google Ideas. He'll talk in Portland on Tuesday.
Steve Jobs: Sam Blackman -- head of Portland startup Elemental Technologies -- reflects on the Portland tie of Apple's co-founder.
Energy: Washington's energy facility siting council has endorsed a project that could bring the regions wind farm boom, with all its attendant controversy, into the heart of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
Northwest Portland: At a neighborhood meeting this week, Portland Mayor Sam Adams will once again present the details of a parking plan for Northwest Portland.
Downtown Portland: The Ladd Carriage House, a downtown Portland Victorian building dramatically moved down the street during construction of the adjacent Ladd Tower, has sold for $1 million. The new owners plan a restaurant.
Gresham: Port of Portland officials said Friday they plan to purchase 220 acres of land in Gresham from LSI Corp.
Health care: Kaiser tops Consumer Reports' list as the best Oregon health plan.
Blue Heron: The deadline for submitting bids on more than 50 acres of property in Oregon City and West Linn owned by the closed Blue Heron Paper Mill has been extended by two months.
Comcast: The Oregon Department of Revenue has filed a notice of appeal to the Oregon Supreme Court over the Comcast property tax decision.
PERS: The Oregon Supreme Court ruled that the state can start collecting overpayments issued to tens of thousands of public retirees, settling an issue that has been percolating in the courts for years.
Poverty: Oregon saw yet another increase in the number of people seeking food stamps and cash assistance from government in September, while October is bringing more cuts to state safety net programs.
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First there was Jacqueline Susann. Then came Jackie Collins. And now a third Jackie must be added to this raunchy roll call of flash-and-trash queens—Jacqueline Briskin. Briskin's latest release is Too Much Too Soon (Putnam, $17.95), her third straight best-seller. Too Much is the sweeping saga of three English sisters who rise from poverty to riches against a background of international big business and illicit romance.
Behind its bedroom and boardroom scenes, the novel is a Horatio Alger story much like the author's. In 1963 Briskin was a housewife living in a three-bedroom L.A. bungalow with her husband, a businessman, and three children, and feeling only a faint sense, she says, "that something was missing from my life." That year she enrolled in a UCLA night course called "The Craft of Fiction," thinking it was a literature-appreciation class. It turned out to be a course in writing. "Here was what I hadn't realized I'd been looking for," says Briskin, now 56. "It was love at first write." Her first novel, California Generation, came out in 1970; today she is one of the nation's highest paid authors, having received $1 million in advances for Too Much.
Briskin's low-key life is the antithesis of her high-powered fictional world. Unlike her volatile, sultry heroines, the petite, dark-haired author has coped calmly with sudden success. In fact her life-style has hardly changed. "Bert and I were very happy before all this," she says, "and we didn't want to jiggle with it." Briskin still starts writing every morning at 8:30 and doesn't finish until 5:30. Her books, which take about two years to write, are known for their accurate evocations of exotic locales but are never based on the lives of real people. Like other authors, she is reticent when it comes to examining her inspiration. "I don't know where my characters come from," she says. "They simply appear on the screen of my word processor."
Briskin's Hollywood upbringing prepared her for the fantasy world she explores in her fiction. The daughter of London silver importer-exporter Spencer Orgell, she moved to Beverly Hills when she was 10. The family lived on Rodeo Drive, next to Maureen O'Sullivan. Gene Kelly, George Murphy and Greta Garbo were neighbors. After graduating from Beverly Hills High School, Briskin studied political science at UCLA but dropped out after her junior year to marry Bert Briskin.
Success has changed Bert's life much more than his wife's. Eight years ago he wanted to become her literary agent. She was skeptical at first, but after Bert sold a friend's novel (The French Passion by Diane Du Pont) for $250,000—at the time a record sum for a paperback original—Jacqueline asked him to represent her. He did more than that. He gave up his business (he owned 11 service stations in L.A.) and began to manage the household, allowing Jackie to turn from part-time housewife to full-time author.
Her children have grown accustomed to their mother's mid-life achievements. "When I was younger," says daughter Liz, a psychologist and aspiring novelist, "I was shocked by some of the graphic sex scenes, but that has worn off. It's still hard to reconcile, however, that the person I've known my entire life is the same person these books come out of."
So far Briskin has written 900 pages of her next novel, which she says is "about someone who comes from a very poor background, then becomes immensely rich and successful in show business." When Briskin isn't writing, she keeps busy gardening and visiting her three married children and two granddaughters. She and Bert also enjoy going on trips to Europe, most of which double as research missions for future Briskin books.
Eschewing L.A.'s traditional trappings of success, her few personal indulgences include several pieces of good jewelry and an antique silver collection. The Briskins have invested most of Jacqueline's royalties in six L.A. apartment buildings, which Bert manages. As for adventure, she is happy to leave that to the characters in her novels. Indeed, the author revels in the sheer sameness of her life-style. "I have the same husband," she says, "I live in the same house and I have the same friends." But not the same tax bracket.
Late Bloomer She May Be, but Author Jacqueline Briskin Clearly Has Played Her Cards Right
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Crazy I was crazy once!
Hello friends!!
this is a new weekly post...to find out just how crazy, nuts, loco, odd, weird you all really are! You know I love you regardless right?
so you tell us ONE thing you think may be deemed CRAZY and the rest of us will tell you if you are NUTS OR NOT! lol! (if any of you listen to Kidd Kraddick - this is from his show)
I'll go first.
when it rains and I have the windsheild wipers going, I have to adjust the speed of the car so that when the wipers go down they have to go in between mile marker posts as I'm traveling down the road. does that make me crazy?
I don't think that's crazy.
When I shop for shoes I always have to fight the urge to fix the shoes so they are all neat in the boxes.
Neatness is never crazy in my world.
I have this thing about having ALL of the doors in the house closed (closet doors, etc) at all times and I NEVER have a mirror in my room. EVER.
my strangest thing is , my toilet paper has to hang a certian way ,, hard to explain .. but my DH puts it on wrong just to bug me ,,lol
I don't like even a crumb on my kitchen counter tops. I keep them wiped even while cooking. I also do not like having my air conditioning running in my van when it is parked, I feel like it will cause it to shut off and I will be stranded.
I hate when there is hair in the bathroom sink or bathtub or on anything.
Quoting 3lilmonsters88:
I hate for my liquid detergent to be turned on its side/top, I feel like it wastes it. Dh does it to be a asstart ;)
asstart is a new one for me =)
you guys are clean freaks! and I thought I was bad! lol!
Quoting ShaunnaMichelle:
I thought asstart was cute! My husband uses asshat.
That I have heard of and used. =)


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noun: Accourding to Samuel L. Jackson, ABSOLUTELY the worst place to have unaccounted-for snakes.
Samuel L. Jackson: We got Snakes on a Plane, man!
po Johey Christian Август 18, 2006
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Can you define these popular missing words?
a marijuana ciggarette. a "joint"
i just rolled a fat plane. you wanna spark it?
po i<3 MaryJane Јул 30, 2010
Something that those motherfucking snakes should get off of.
Samuel L. Jackson: Thats it! I have had it with these motherfucking snakes, on this motherfucking plane!
po Blitzkrieg999 Мај 1, 2010
Shorthand for aeroplane.
I just got off the plane an hour ago.
po Gumba Gumba Април 4, 2004
Anything that flies, except helicopters, birds, Superman and Jesus.
"Are those planes?!"
"No, it's just Jesus and Superman again."
"No, it's just Jesus and Superman again."
po CUNTSNUGGETSONFIRE Јануар 21, 2009
To use logical argument to utterly refute someone else's position. From _Anathem_ by Neal Stephenson.
Biden totally planed Palin in the debate last night.
po Fraa Lio Септембар 26, 2008
1. v. for a flying object to strike a stationary object.
1. that bird just planed the shit out of my windshield.
2. you best watch out, or i'll pull a john denver and plane your ass.
2. you best watch out, or i'll pull a john denver and plane your ass.
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Publication type: Diplomityö
Issue date: 2002-08-21
University: Tampereen teknillinen korkeakoulu
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AZ Republic – 5 restaurants making CityNorth debut in 08
Michael Clancy
The Arizona Republic
May. 15, 2007 10:38 AM
The first tenants of the CityNorth development in northeast Phoenix were announced this week, with five restaurants that will debut next year.
Related Companies and Thomas J. Klutznick Company announced the signings for the High Street District, the first that will be completed at the 144-acre development at Loop 101 and 56th Street.
Nordstrom's, a department store, was announced earlier, but it is not likely to open until 2009.
The High Street District, just off Deer Valley Road east of Desert Ridge Marketplace, will feature street-level retail stores and restaurants, along with upper level offices, luxury condominius and town homes. When finished, High Street will include more than 1 million square feet of space.
"We are assembling a carefully planned nexus of exceptional cafes, restaurants and bars for CityNorth's initial phase. Our plan is to create an unparalleled destination for dining in Phoenix in much the same way we did at Time Warner Center in New York," said Ken Himmel, president and CEO of Related Urban, the division of Related Companies known for creating the landmark Time Warner Center
The restaurants announced Monday are:
• Cameron Mitchell Restaurants (approx. 8,510 square feet) – The Columbus, Ohio-based restaurateur will present a signature fine-dining concept featuring a wide selection of steaks and seafood at CityNorth. The company has nine different restaurant chains in the upper Midwest.
• Il Fornaio (approx. 7,800 square feet) – The Italian chain based in California operates in four Western states.
• Daily Grill (approx. 7,600 square feet) – The Los Angeles chain operates in eight states, serving traditional grill recipes.
• Kona Grill (approx. 7,000 square feet) – Kona, based in Phoenix, operates in 16 states, with signature American grill entrees with an Asian twist.
• Blue Martini Lounge (approx. 6,300 square feet) – Blue Martini, a Florida-based company, serves martinis and tapas. This would be its first Western location.
Webber Hudson, executive vice president of Related who worked out the deals for the restaurants, said one more restaurant would be announced soon, and that retail shops would be announced next month. He said 70 percent of the High Street retail space already is committed.
"Great care is taken to define and protect different concepts," Hudson said. "We also look for restaurants that are not necessarily in the market. That will be a defining difference for us."
The High Street District's restaurant collection will take full advantage of Phoenix's climate by incorporating outdoor spaces and open-air views from each establishment. Related Companies and the Klutznick company have worked together for more than 25 years developing some of the nation's landmark mixed-use destinations, including Boston's Copley Place, Virginia's Reston Town Center and Chicago's 730 North Michigan Avenue.
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Andy Cohen used Kate Hudson's appearance on Watch What Happens Live Wednesday to play his trademark "Plead the Fifth" game, and he really swung for the fences.
"Have you ever taken a dip in the lady-pond?" Cohen asked Hudson, a charming euphemism if there ever was one.
But Hudson was still taken aback: After a conspicuous pause, she asked, "How deep is a dip?" before settling on, "No."
Hudson – who's currently appearing alongside Zach Braff in Wish I Was Here – said in an April interview with Self, "Relationships are the most challenging things," but declined to specify further.
The actress, 35, had an apparent rough patch in February with fiancé Matt Bellamy of the British rockers Muse, but the pair now seem to have worked through it.
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Re: Do Readers Choose ebooks Because They Are Cheaper?MacMcK1957 Oct 17, 2014 1:45 PM (in response to gb18)
I wouldn't say I'm reading more because it's cheaper. I'm reading more because it's easier. I used to run out of books sometimes when I hadn't been to the store in a while. That never happens anymore. I think of a book, and I buy it. Or I see a note of something available at a discount or free.
Right now, Open Media is killing me. Every day they offer a new classic for free, and they're nicely edited, well-formatted editions. Just in the last few weeks I've downloaded Last of the Mohicans, Picture of Dorian Gray, Collected Short Stories of Edgar Allan Poe, The Thirty-Nine Steps, Winesburg Ohio, Dorothy Sayers, Agatha Christie. I need to take a year off just to try to catch up.
Re: Do Readers Choose ebooks Because They Are Cheaper?keriflur Oct 17, 2014 2:14 PM (in response to MacMcK1957)1 of 1 people found this helpful
It's the convenience for me also. Being able to have so many books with me, being able to buy them without having to leave my house or waiting for them to come in the mail, not having to worry about the space they'll take up in my house, etc. - it all adds up to a very convenient experience.
Re: Do Readers Choose ebooks Because They Are Cheaper?LarryOnLI Oct 17, 2014 2:30 PM (in response to gb18)
Another vote for convenience here as well.
Re: Do Readers Choose ebooks Because They Are Cheaper?luvbooksCM Oct 18, 2014 2:55 PM (in response to LarryOnLI)
Same reasons here. Convenience. Space considerations. Pages no longer blow in the wind when reading outside. I can use my nook HD to read at night without a lamp. And, yes, lots of free ebooks sweetens the experience.
I still purchase dead tree books for certain things like pop-up books and art books (love Nick Bantocks pop-up books).
Re: Do Readers Choose ebooks Because They Are Cheaper?kamas716 Oct 18, 2014 9:13 PM (in response to gb18)
Yup, convenience has become a huge factor. Though I still read, and occassionally buy DTBs.
Re: Do Readers Choose ebooks Because They Are Cheaper?Mercury_Glitch Oct 18, 2014 10:36 PM (in response to gb18)
When I was young I used to carry a book around with me wherever I went. But I would eventually finish that book, and inevitably that would occasionally happen when I did not have access to a new book.
Now I can carry around a library of books with a smaller physical footprint than a trade paperback. If I happen to read everything I had loaded, all I need is WiFi to buy a new book.
Re: Do Readers Choose ebooks Because They Are Cheaper?eaglewomanEP Oct 19, 2014 7:53 AM (in response to gb18)1 of 1 people found this helpful
I like not having books taking up o much space in my small apt. I like reading at night with out a light. I like being able to take more than one book when I travel-because I may not know what I will want to read. Like being able to buy a book and never leave the house especially in the winter when its cold and icy. I just like everything about my Nook.
Re: Do Readers Choose ebooks Because They Are Cheaper?Jacquie66 Oct 20, 2014 5:19 AM (in response to gb18)
For me its totally a convenience and space consideration. I have more books than I know what to do with and was quickly running out of room on the bookselves. I always have a book with me and don't have to worry about it weighing my back down if it is especially thick. There are still books that I think need to be "real" books and will buy as such but most in the last 3-4 years have been ebooks and now that my daughter is actually reading a little more other than being forced for school (she is dyslexic) I can save the space on the bookselves for her since she prefers book books.
Re: Do Readers Choose ebooks Because They Are Cheaper?keriflur Oct 20, 2014 10:46 AM (in response to Jacquie66)
Jacquie66 I wonder if your daughter might enjoy one of the kobo devices. They allow you to load your own fonts, including Open Dyslexic, which makes it easier for dyslexic people to read - since the letters are weighted at the bottom, it keeps them from flipping around so much. Just a thought.
Re: Do Readers Choose ebooks Because They Are Cheaper?Mercury_Glitch Oct 20, 2014 11:01 AM (in response to keriflur)
My Kobo H20 actually came pre-loaded with two fonts to help dyslexic people, OpenDyslexic and Dyslexie both follow the weighted at the bottom method, though I think Dyslexie may do a better job handling characters like 'e' where it's hard to weight the bottom without obfuscating the letter, the downside is it seems to have achieved that by not weighting as heavily so it's possible other characters will be harder to read.
Just wanted to chime in that they no longer need to be sideloaded, the advantage to this being that users can take advantage of Kobos font manipulation without patching the OS.
Re: Do Readers Choose ebooks Because They Are Cheaper?Jacquie66 Oct 21, 2014 8:08 AM (in response to Mercury_Glitch)
Thanks to both you and keriflur for the suggestions regarding Kobo and the fonts for dyslexics. I will definitely bring this up with my daughter and see if she is interested.
Re: Do Readers Choose ebooks Because They Are Cheaper?luvbooksCM Oct 22, 2014 5:55 AM (in response to Jacquie66)
I think it's wonderful that e-reader technology allows folks with vision impairment to be able to read again in a compact, portable package. My mother, who is elderly with very poor eyesight, is enjoying reading again on her e-reader by enlarging the font and changing the font and background colors. And there is always the audio book option which lends versatility (I haven't tried that feature myself yet).
I think e-readers is the best thing to come along since....well....Bookmobiles!
Re: Do Readers Choose ebooks Because They Are Cheaper?TarHeelGirl00 Oct 20, 2014 6:59 AM (in response to gb18)
I agree with everyone in that my Nook makes reading easy and convenient! And being able to read without a lamp at night is a huge plus.
I also really like being able to instantly look up words I'm not familiar with. Rather than just skipping over words because I don't want to drag down the big, heavy dictionary, I find myself looking them up on my Nook!
Re: Do Readers Choose ebooks Because They Are Cheaper?junonia-shell Oct 20, 2014 9:00 AM (in response to gb18)
More than anything, it's convenience for me. I especially like getting library books to read and not having to worry about taking them back and dealing with late fees.
Re: Do Readers Choose ebooks Because They Are Cheaper?Froide Oct 20, 2014 1:21 PM (in response to gb18)
"Do Readers Choose ebooks Because They Are Cheaper?"
As someone stated upstream, some books - e.g., art books, photography books, textbooks (IMO), certain children's books - lend themselves better to paper form than ebooks do. Other books, however, I prefer reading digitally for multiple reasons.
My primary reasons for preferring (most) ebooks over paper books include:
- Those which other posters have already enumerated upthread (except I don't require accommodations for dyslexia/vision problems)
- Having access to digital reference materials that are interactive, always up-to-date, and can be used on-the-spot without having to carry the physical resources around, such as dictionaries (as TarHeelGirl mentioned), encyclopedias, foreign language translators, and calculators/converters (e.g., to translate metric-v-US measurements or foreign exchange)
- The ability to bookmark, notate, and highlight ebooks, and to sync those entries and my reading progress across devices
Price, in many respects, is a secondary or non-factor because:
- I'm fortunate to belong to multiple library systems and can usually borrow any book I want; any published title the library doesn't have I can ask them to order
- Publishers and authors inundate me with review copies and desk copies
That said, I must admit: I'd own hundreds - maybe thousands - fewer ebooks if I had to pay for them all. I "buy" multiple free ebooks daily (and occasionally audiobooks) - usually limited-time freebies - either because:
- I'd like to read or reread them anyway, at some point (or I'd like someone else to)
- I've already read them and want to add them to my digital library (even if a paper version is already on my shelves)
- I've encountered an unfamiliar or brand new author whose work I think is worth taking a chance on, and reading their freebie(s) is a risk-free proposition both money-wise and shelf-space-wise


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text: Palladium unveils its latest collection of boots for the upcoming Fall/Winter 2014 season. The lineup welcomes back some of Palladium's popular styles including the Pallabrouse and the Blanc. Of particular mention are the canvas and leather editions of its Baggy silhouette with its distinct drooping button-down cuff accented with an embossed Palladium logo. The color palette presents a wide array of monotone colorways from minimalistic earthy tones to more notable hues such as yellow and red. Look for the collection soon at select stockists and Palladium's online store.


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Family members, friends and well wishers - some coming from hundreds of miles away - watched 688 of 1,187 eligible graduates receive their diplomas during winter commencement ceremonies Dec. 16 at The University of Texas-Pan American Fieldhouse.
The commencement included recipients of the first master's of science degrees in engineering, following recent state approval for the University's electrical, mechanical and manufacturing programs.
"The University of Texas-Pan American is extremely proud of you," said UTPA President Dr. Miguel A. Nevárez, the longest tenured Hispanic president of a four-year higher education institution in the country.
"We expect great things of you. You are our alumni, and we are extremely proud of your accomplishments today. We also look forward to your accomplishments in the future world that you will help create."
Robert W. Shepard, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board member and Harlingen businessman, spoke to the College of Business Administration (132 graduates) and College of Science and Engineering (64 graduates) at 3 p.m.
Shepard told graduates that while their education gives them "a better job and a better life," they always must strive to learn and give back to their communities.
"I urge you to keep up with new discoveries and new technologies," said Shepard, chairman of The University of Texas-Brownsville Development Board and a member of the UTPA Business Council. "You also must give something to your fellow man. It is not enough to exist. You must do something more. Stay involved. Help those in need in your community and in the workforce."
Among the business administration graduates was Selvi Sudanthi, a 45-year-old accounting major from McAllen who followed in the footsteps of her two daughters - Suma, who graduated from UTPA in 1998 with a degree in manufacturing engineering, and Sudha, who received an electrical engineering degree from UTPA in 1999.
"I was not sure I could do it," Selvi said. "But everybody is wonderful here. I am able to talk to the professors. They even helped me find a job."
At noon, Dr. Jesus H. Chavez, award-winning superintendent for the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District, addressed the 134 College of Education graduates. Encouraging them to return to UTPA for advanced degrees and training, he reminded the future teachers of their obligation to teach all children and teach them well.
"With your graduation today, you join the greatest profession on earth - teaching," said Chavez, a graduate of the Pan American University extension campus at Brownsville. "In your classroom, you may have a future governor or maybe even a future president of the United States."
Moments before getting her education degree, 30-year-old Diana Acosta received last-minute hugs from her two children. She is proud to be their role model and appreciates their support.
"My oldest asked how come I was so old and graduating," said Acosta, who plans to teach for a year before returning to UTPA for a master's degree. "I told him, 'It's never too late. You can be 50 and still graduate.' "
Meanwhile, Dr. Craig L. Hanis, professor at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, spoke during the 9 a.m. commencement for the College of Arts and Humanities (78 graduates), College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (75 graduates) and College of Health Sciences and Human Services (77 graduates). He said the Rio Grande Valley is unique because of its people.
"It's not the climate or the geography," said Hanis, who has been at UTHSC-Houston since 1981. "It's the people and their graciousness, their acceptance, their strong sense of family, loyalty and their willingness to do things that are of no personal benefit. It's also their dedication to their children and grandchildren."
To close out the evening, Nevárez spoke at 6 p.m. to 125 master's and three doctoral degree recipients. He told graduates they will face challenges constantly and to anticipate change as a "natural, normal occurrence" that can be used to better the world.
"You will probably be asked to deal with change, and more importantly, you may be asked to initiate change in your personal life," Nevárez said.
"Change will constantly occur, and how you deal with change and the kinds of change you strive to implement will demonstrate what kind of character, flexibility and integrity you possess. Enjoy the opportunities, excitement and knowledge that change can bring in your lives."


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KENT — St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 15716 W. Kent School Road, will hold its quarterly congregational meeting following the 10 a.m. family worship on Oct. 20.
President Ron Brown will preside over the meeting. It is also Food Pantry Sunday and members are encouraged to bring a food item for the Pearl City Area Food Pantry.
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Police are investigating what officers consider the suspicious death of a man found in a drainage canal.
The Sacramento Police Department considers this case a homicide.
The man was discovered about 5:45 p.m. in the 4500 block of Truxel Boulevard, in the Natomas area.
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1.1 This specification covers the requirements for electroplated nickel coatings applied to metal products for engineering applications.
1.2 Electroplating of nickel for engineering applications (Note 1) requires technical considerations significantly different from decorative applications because the following functional properties are important:
1.2.1 Hardness, strength, and ductility,
1.2.2 Wear resistance,
1.2.3 Load bearing characteristics,
1.2.4 Corrosion resistance,
1.2.5 Heat scaling resistance,
1.2.6 Fretting resistance, and
1.2.7 Fatigue resistance.Note 1-Functional electroplated nickel coatings usually contain about 99% nickel, and are most frequently electrodeposited from a Watts nickel bath or a nickel sulfamate bath. Typical mechanical properties of nickel electroplated from these baths, and the combined effect of bath operation and solution composition variables on the mechanical properties of the electrodeposit are given in Practice B503. When electroplated nickel is required to have higher hardnesses, greater wear resistance, certain residual stress values and certain leveling characteristics, sulfur and other substances are incorporated in the nickel deposit through the use of certain addition agents in the electroplating solution. For the effect of such additives, see Section 4 and Annex A3. Cobalt salts are sometimes added to the plating solution to produce harder nickel alloy deposits.
1.3 The following hazards caveat pertains only to the Test Methods section, Section 7, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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B183 Practice for Preparation of Low-Carbon Steel for Electroplating
B242 Guide for Preparation of High-Carbon Steel for Electroplating
B252 Guide for Preparation of Zinc Alloy Die Castings for Electroplating and Conversion Coatings
B253 Guide for Preparation of Aluminum Alloys for Electroplating
B254 Practice for Preparation of and Electroplating on Stainless Steel
B281 Practice for Preparation of Copper and Copper-Base Alloys for Electroplating and Conversion Coatings
B602 Test Method for Attribute Sampling of Metallic and Inorganic Coatings
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Two Colfax residents are accused of breaking into a home and torturing the homeowner for six hours at knife point.
Donald Scott Bell, 46, and Robin R. Brawley, 23, were arrested Tuesday by Placer County sheriff's deputies in connection with the assault that took place Nov. 30.
Sheriff's deputies said Bell and Brawley forced their way into the victim's Colfax home, used a stun gun to subdue the victim, before tying him or her up at the arms and ankles.
The victim was then assaulted for six hours as a knife was held to their neck before the suspects took several items from the home and left, deputies said.
Bell and Brawley face charges of torture, kidnapping, penetration with a foreign object, false imprisonment, burglary, robbery, criminal threats, assault with a deadly weapon and conspiracy.
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CROWLEY – This week, Crime Stoppers of Acadia Parish needs your help to solve an armed robbery.
On July 2nd, Auto Zone located 2104 North Parkerson Ave in Crowley, was the scene of an armed robbery. Shortly before 9:00 p.m., 2 black males entered the business. After looking at merchandise for a short period of time, one of the suspects produced a semi automatic handgun and demanded money from an employee. After the employee co-operated with the suspects, he and others present in the business were guided to the back of the store and ordered to lie on the ground and not move. The suspects then fled the scene.
The first suspect is described as a black male, heavy set, wearing dark clothing and a black hat. The second suspect is described as a black male, with a medium build. He was observed to be wearing dark clothing with a camouflage hat.
If you have any information regarding this crime or any other crime, call the tips line at 789-TIPS / 789-8477. All callers will remain anonymous and can receive up to a $1,000 cash reward.