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A native of Dublin, Abrahamson studied philosophy at Trinity, where he co-founded the Trinity Video Company. This entry into filmmaking led to his first short, 3 Joes, which won a number of awards at European festivals. His first feature Adam and Paul premiered in 2004, followed by Garage in 2007. Abrahamson's What Richard Did wowed critics and audiences alike and was a huge hit at the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival in New York and the Toronto Film Festival in 2012. His latest film Frank, an oddball comedy starring Domhnall Gleeson, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Michael Fassbender, opened in cinemas in Spring this year to critical acclaim. 2015 will see Abrahamson's next picture, Room, adapted by Emma Donoghue from her novel and starring Brie Larson, William H Macey and Joan Allen. Lenny has been on the IFI Board since 16th September 2014.
Paddy Breathnach started his directing career making natural history documentaries. He went on to direct a number of sports documentaries and observational documentaries for his company Treasure Films. His first feature, Ailsa, won the Award for Best First/Second Film at the San Sebastian Film Festival. Breathnach's second feature I Went Down (BBC films) starring Brendan Gleeson, also won the New Directors at the San Sebastian Film Festival in 1997. At Thessaloniki and Bogota, Paddy won the Best Director Award. The film was released in many territories and was screened at festivals including Sundance. In 1997/98 Breathnach produced SouthPaw, a feature documentary that was selected for Sundance in 1999. It got a US and UK theatrical release. Breathnach then went on to direct Blow Dry (Miramax) which was released in 2001. It starred Natasha Richardson, Alan Rickman, Rachel Griffiths, Bill Nighy and Josh Hartnett and Rachel Leigh Cook. His next film was Man About Dog, which was produced by Robert Walpole and Simon Channing Williams and was released in 2003 becoming one of the most successful independently produced Irish films at the Irish box office. Breathnach completed 'Shrooms, a horror film set in Ireland in 2006. It was released in the UK in autumn 2007. He completed another horror Redmist in 2008. In 2012 he completed the feature length documentary An Oiche a Gineadh m'Athair for TG4. He's currently finishing his seventh feature a Spanish language drama set in Cuba – Viva starring Jorge Perrugoria, Luis Alberto Garcia and Hector Medina. He is also a board member of The Dublin International Film Festival and is vice chair of The Screen Director's Guild of Ireland. Paddy has been on the IFI Board since 3rd July 2013.
Michael is a Senior Counsel practising in the fields of commercial litigation, EU law and arbitration. He is a graduate of University College Dublin with Master's degrees in both economics and law. He graduated with an LL.M. from the University of Pennsylvania and the Wharton School of Finance before joining the New York law firm of Shearman and Sterling. He returned to Ireland in 1981 to commence practice at the Irish Bar. A member of the England, Northern Ireland, New York and US Supreme Court Bars, Michael also practices from Monckton Chambers in London. In 1996 he was appointed by the Irish Government as Chairman of the Competition and Mergers Review Group the majority of whose recommendations were subsequently implemented into Irish law in the Competition Act 2002. Michael also appears in commercial arbitrations (domestic and international) both as counsel and as arbitrator. He has had appointments as arbitrator from the ICC Court of Arbitration, the London Court of International Arbitration and is one of Ireland's representatives on the ICC Commission on Arbitration. He is also a member of the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) Panel of Arbitrators and is a former President of Arbitration Ireland. Michael is Chairman of the Irish Anti-Doping Disciplinary Panel (Irish Sports Council), former President of Irish Rule of Law International and a former Chairman of the Bar Council of Ireland. He was elected a Bencher of the Honorable Society of King's Inns in 2007 and the following year was elected as a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers in the United States of which he is also a director. Michael has been a Visiting Lecturer in the Department of Economics at the Maynooth University on Legal Aspects of Competition and Regulation in Maynooth's Master of Economic Science Programme. He is currently Adjunct Professor of Law at UCD Sutherland Law School. In the much more interesting parts of his life he is a board member of All Hallows College, a former Council member of the Dublin Theatre Festival, a member of the Wexford Opera Development Council and in his spare time plays the piano exceedingly badly. Michael has been on the IFI Board since 15th October 2012.
Maeve Connolly has lectured on art and media programmes at Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design & Technology since 2003. Through her teaching and research, she explores the diverse cultures and economies of cinema, television and contemporary art. She has programmed screenings and discussions at Darklight Film Festival, FACT, LUX, Project Arts Centre and Tate Modern, and has contributed to many journals and magazines, including Artforum, Frieze and Screen. She is the author of two books, TV Museum: Contemporary Art and the Age of Television (Intellect, 2014) and The Place of Artists' Cinema: Space, Site and Screen (Intellect, 2009). Maeve has been in on the IFI Board since 3rd July 2013.
After studying for a BA (History and Archaeology) in UCD Sheila de Courcy spent almost 6 months working in Dublin Public Libraries followed by 6 years working in the Art and Industry division of the National Museum of Ireland. Since joining RTÉ in 1986, Sheila has worked largely in TV, but also in Radio, producing, directing and commissioning programmes of all types from drama and current affairs to arts and entertainment. Appointed Controller, RTÉjr and Cross Divisional Head of Children's Content in 2012, Sheila currently manages RTÉ's output for young people across all platforms. While working in RTÉ, Sheila studied for a Diploma in Film Production, DIT, aswell as a post-grad Diploma in Adult Education and Community Development, NUIM. Sheila loves to recharge her batteries by walking in the hills, swimming in the sea, playing music, singing in a choir and just hanging out with Family and friends. Sheila has been on the IFI Board since 28th July 2010.
Garry Hynes founded Druid in 1975 and has worked as its Artistic Director from 1975 to 1991, and from 1995 to date. From 1991 to 1994 she was Artistic Director of the Abbey Theatre, Dublin. Born in Ballaghadereen, Co Roscommon in 1953 Garry moved to Galway with her family in 1965. In 1971, she started an Arts Degree (History & English) in University College, Galway, now NUI Galway. Upon leaving college in 1975, Garry founded Druid Theatre with Marie Mullen and Mick Lally. Garry has also worked with The Abbey and Gate Theatres (Ireland) and internationally with The Royal Shakespeare Company and The Royal Court (UK), and with Second Stage, Signature Theater and Manhattan Theater Club in New York; and with The Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. Garry has been on the IFI Board since 21st January 2009.
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Margaret Kelleher is Professor of Anglo-Irish Literature and Drama at University College Dublin where her research fields include Irish literary and cultural history, women's writings, and digital humanities. She was founding director of An Foras Feasa Institute at Maynooth University from 2007-2012 and joined the IFI board in 2012. She is a member of Science Europe's international humanities committee and was a national representative to the European Science Foundation from 2007-2012. She is President of the International Association for the Study of Irish Literatures and member of the board of the Irish Theatre Institute. Margaret has been on the IFI Board since 15th October 2012.
Trish Long is Vice President & General Manager of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, Ireland and since 1994 has held a variety of roles within The Walt Disney Company. Her present role combines core responsibility for WDSMP in Ireland, working with the International and European teams, while also working across Disney franchises and with other Disney lines of business to grow the Walt Disney brand in Ireland. She is also a member of the Disney Strategic Foresight EMEA team. Prior to joining Disney in 1994, Trish Long was the first Marketing Director of the Irish Film Centre. Before moving to Dublin in 1992 she held the position of Publicity Manager at the Belltable Arts Centre in Limerick. She began her career as a newsreader, presenter and producer in Big L radio station in Limerick in the 1980s. She later trained as a counsellor and ran the Limerick Rape Crisis Centre in its first four years. She has a long history of involvement in women's issues at a national and local level. Long has a 1st class honours Masters in Cultural and Communication Studies from Dublin City University. Her audio essays have been broadcast on RTÉ's Sunday Miscellany and she has been published in its recent anthology of Irish writing. She has sat on the Film Advisory Committee of the Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTA); is a member the Irish Industry Trust; and is a member of the Governing Authority of the University of Limerick. Trish has been on the IFI Board since 18th September 2013.
Managing Director of Ardmore Studios until retirement in 2012. Over 40 years in the Film Industry, including several in freelance production working on films such as John Boorman's "Excalibur" and Neil Jordan's "Angel". Former Chairman of "The Irish Film and Television Guild", "Film Makers Ireland" (now Screen Producers Ireland), "Media Desk Ireland" and the "Kerry Screen Commission". Also served on the Boards of the "Irish Film Commission" and the "Wicklow Film Commission". A member of the 1992 Taoiseach's "Special Working Group" on the industry and of the "Strategic Review Group" which produced the "Kilkenny Report". Served two terms as a member of the Irish Film Board from 2005 to 2013. Kevin has been on the IFI Board since 21st January 2009.
Harvey O'Brien teaches Film Studies at University College Dublin. He is the author of Action Movies: The Cinema of Striking Back (Columbia University Press, 2012), The Real Ireland: The Evolution of Ireland in Documentary Film (Manchester, 2004) and co-editor of Keeping it Real: Irish Film and Television (Wallflower, 2004). He the author of numerous articles and books chapters, in addition to having an extensive back catalogue of film and theatre reviews in print, online, and on radio. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Irish Film Institute, former editor of the peer-reviewed journal Film and Film Culture, and a former Associate Director of the Boston Irish Film Festival. His current research projects include a series of two books for Columbia University Press on Action and Adventure cinema. Harvey has taught at several educational institutions over time, including Dublin City University, the National College of Art and Design, the Irish Film Institute, Trinity College Dublin, and New York University, Dublin. He has served as an extern or consultant for other institutions including NUI Maynooth, Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design, and Technology, Dundalk Institute of Technology, and the Dublin Business School (the latter two serving in the capacity of a representative for HETAC – The Higher Education Training Awards Council). In addition, he has been an invitee or has given guest lectures in France, the UK, The Czech Republic, and at the Harvard Film Archive. He was keynote speaker at the launch of the University of the West Indies' film studies programme in Trinidad, where he also served as a consultant advisor. Harvey has been on the IFI Board since 16th September 2014.
Terence was appointed Chairman of Enterprise Ireland in August 2013 and was previously Managing Partner of KPMG Ireland. He is a director of Hibernia REIT plc and of Irish Times Ltd. Terence joined KPMG Ireland in 1975, became an audit partner in 1988 and was elected Managing Partner in 2006. He was a member of KPMG's Global Board, Global Executive Team and EMA Board, from 2007 to 2013. Terence is a Fellow, and was President (2004/2005) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland. He is currently Chairman of Enactus Ireland, a member of the Council of the Irish Management Institute, the Governing Authority of Dublin City University. He also sits on the boards of The Dublin City Gallery, The Hugh Lane and the Institute of International and European Affairs. He chaired the 2014 Strategic Review Group for the Arts Council. Terence graduated from University College Dublin with a BA in Economics and History. Terence has been on the IFI Board since 10th September 2014.
Dearbhla Walsh is an Irish TV and film director. In 2009, she won an Emmy for her direction of the BBC's multi-award nominated Charles Dicken's Little Dorrit. She has directed the BAFTA winning Shameless, Funland and Custer's Last Stand Up. She was cited by the industry bible, Broadcast Magazine, as one of the Top Ten Drama directors in the UK. Most recently, she has directed Penny Dreadful and Borgia and has also directed a BBC adaptation of Roald Dahl's Esio Trot starring Dustin Hoffman and Judi Dench. Dearbhla joined the board of the IFI in 2012. Dearbhla has been on the IFI Board since 15th October 2012
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When Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins got the night off Monday in a 4-1 win over the Seattle Mariners, Carlos Ruiz took his place in the batting order and looked comfortable in the No. 2 hole.
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This project's funding goal was not reached on March 19, 2014.
The first Kickstarter to change a human condition.
This project's funding goal was not reached on March 19, 2014.
From this knowledge, the iseewhatyousay concept was born. The iseewhatyousay is an elegant device which acts as a companion device to a smartphone.
When Alex was first approached about this human condition, he was asked to make a device for a friend whose father was almost completely deaf. Using off-the-shelf parts, Alex created the first iseewhatyousay prototype from a Teensy 3.0 Arduino device, LCD screen, Bluetooth module and a rechargeable battery all fitted into a 3D printed shell. This prototype was paired with a custom Android app so speech would be translated to text and display on the device.
After using the first device, the users and Alex noticed a lot of room for improvement. The device was a little big and the app needed to be tweaked. The next version of the device was much smaller with improved battery life. The LCD screen was changed to an OLED screen that is easier to read even in bright light. The app also got an overhaul. It now features a single button interface and even offers automatic translation in 70+ languages!
The phone user simply holds the button, speaks, and releases the button. The translated speech appears as text on the device almost immediately. The current version of our device makes conversations smooth, makes carrying the device effortless, and makes lives better.
The prototype you see above is not the final product. It has a beautiful, easy to read OLED screen and all of the functionality works well. However, before production starts we need to produce a design that has an even smaller footprint and a case that isn't 3D printed one at a time. That's where we need your help. Our team is small and we've created something really amazing, but we can't afford to make the jump from one-by-one custom hardware to mass production.
We're asking for support in this Kickstarter for costs in producing the first few batches of the device. This means help in paying for a more professional design, start-up production, packaging and distribution. The revision cycle for a high quality product is lengthy and expensive. With your help we can work tirelessly to make sure the final device is flawless and user friendly.
We are striving to produce a product that is easy enough for anybody to use and affordable enough for everyone to own.
Normally, this would be a section where the funding rewards are discussed. This time, we would like to talk about a bigger reward. Today, you can help give millions of people around the globe the gift of communication. The iseewhatyousay has helped families talk again in a fluid conversation, helped doctors talk with patients, and helped friends talk with friends. Currently the number of people we are able to help is very limited. The rewards on this page aren't just what you're getting; it's what you are helping to give to others. It's our way of thanking you for giving this gift to everyone that needs help.
Anyone that helps back this project will have access to purchase one of the first produced iseewhatyousay devices. If you pledge $25 you will get a t-shirt. Wear the t-shirt with pride know you are part of something amazing.If you pledge only $50, you will get one of the devices! You can truly say you helped make the world a better place. All pledges above $50 will get you a device and the iseewhatyousay T-Shirt!
With your support, we can help eliminate the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing communication barriers.
We would like to make the final version of the device work with both Android phones and iPhones. Currently the companion app is only available for Android with development just starting for iOS. Apple makes it a bit more difficult to use Bluetooth communications, but we're confident we can make it happen. In future versions we want to target other phones and devices including Windows Phone, Blackberry, and more.
We would also like to add some features to the device while keeping costs low. Adding a microphone to the device would allow two way communications with the phone and allow the device to work with a phone that is kept in a purse or pocket. In this usage scenario, the Hard-of-Hearing individual would be able to have conversations without ever needing to pull out his or her phone. However, because this is a completely separate Bluetooth protocol, it adds a lot of complexity to the device. If we exceed our goal, we will strive to make this feature a reality.
With our advanced prototype, we're looking into final designs, we're getting quotes from manufacturers, and we're finalizing the design that will reach production and store shelves. We have to get as many features we can into a very small, easy to carry package. Once we choose a reliable manufacturer who can make the device as affordable as possible, we will start production. With your help in backing this project, we will be able to produce our first batch and produce this device for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing.
If there is a problem, it will be early in production. Should a problem in production arise, we will work hard to correct any problems but the first few batches may be delayed. We will keep you updated with every step of production.Learn about accountability on Kickstarter
In reality, this is a second screen for your phone. After launch, we plan on improving on the companion app to provide more uses for the device. This may include a stock ticker, weather, email alerts, news, game controls, and more! All in one easy-to-carry device.
The idea is to produce a small, portable companion to your phone that can be easily worn or carried. Phone-to-Phone requires both phones to be paired up, which is very difficult in most use cases.
Picture a Deaf person going into a restaurant. It would be difficult to get a waiter who can pair up his or her phone with a patron just to order. With a companion device like this, a single push of a button makes it so the two can communicate.
There's also a problem with OS interoperability. Android, iOS, and Windows Phone are difficult to get to communicate with each other. There's problems with differing Bluetooth versions and differing Bluetooth communication protocols. On top of all that, most phones which can send (TX) information over a Bluetooth protocol cannot receive (RX) the same type of information back!
For the current version, the input for voice is on the phone. For the final version, we want voice input on the device. That way, instead of taking out the phone to do Voice-to-Text and displaying the text, the phone can stay in a pocket or purse with the device worn on keys or a lanyard. That way it's very convenient for a person to carry the device and strike up a conversation, not a cumbersome way to communicate that detracts from the conversation.
While we're still getting a lot of informations from manufacturers, we aren't done looking at final prices. There's a lot to factor in. Some have quoted us really cheap prices, but they use integrated circuits that are not capable of doing everything we need. Once we nail down the exact manufacturing cost, we'll post an update. So far, the device is definitely coming in under the target (about $23-$30 each), so there won't be an issue of underfunding.
Yes! With a built in battery, we want the device to be low powered and rechargeable for the easiest use. No swapping batteries, just a quick recharge. So far, our testing with rechargeable batteries has been a great success.
Although it's very likely to change in the final version, our first revision had a rechargeable battery that lasted about a month with frequent use. This was not in standby all the time, but turned off when not in use.
Looking at typical Bluetooth headsets, many can last for over a week in standby. We're striving to make this device as low-powered as possible so it can have a similar standby/use time.
Our current version of the companion app uses Google Voice-to-Text. The iOS version may use Siri voice, or we may switch to a more unified API, such as Dragon's Voice Dictation API. These Voice-to-Text APIs are great at not only picking up on what it thinks you've said, but they also use context for more accurate results.
We're always working to improve the accuracy of the Voice-to-Text. Current versions of the device and App also include saved messages on the device. This allows a user to save common phrases and display them quickly on his or her device.
Most of our testing has been in American English. From what we've seen, however, the Voive-to-Text APIs handle a vast amount of languages. Some need a little improvement, others a lot.
Inputting other languages, such as French, Spanish, and German, have also shown a lot of promise and have worked very well in early testing. For the purposes of this Kickstarter, we are focusing on English, but with updates to the iseewhatyousay device and the companion Apps, other languages can be easily added.
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The Mansion on Peachtree Brings Ultra-Luxury to Atlanta
Get ready, Atlanta. There's a new luxury hotel on the block, and "impressive" doesn't even begin to describe it. The Mansion on Peachtree, the latest from the renowned luxury hotel brand Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, is a towering addition to the Buckhead skyline. Designed by noted architect Robert Stern, the limestone building soars above the city. The 42-storey tower will feature 127 elegant guest rooms and 45 residential units with the highest quality amenities. There will also be two restaurants, a pool, and spa and fitness facilities. The opening date in 2008 has not yet been set.
Federer-Sampras Tennis Showdown at the Venetian Macao
In just a few weeks, the Venetian Macao Resort will host a historic tennis match. Catch the action as the former World No. 1 tennis legend Pete Sampras goes head-to-head with the current World No. 1 tennis champ Roger Federer. There's been a lot of hype about this match between two of the greatest tennis players of all time. Called the most sought-after tennis event of 2007, the Venetian Macao Tennis Showdown will be played on Saturday, November 21 at the hotel's stunning event center. Fittingly, the Venetian Macao has put together some impressive packages for the event: Platinum, Gold, and Silver. The three-day/two-night Platinum Package, available for November 23-25, 2007, includes tickets in the Reserve A section for the match along with a slew of add-ons: complimentary drink at the Bellini Lounge, daily buffet breakfast, a 15-minute gondola ride down the Grand Canal, and your choice of fine dining experiences at the resort's superb restaurants. Priced at HKD 4,888 per person, assuming double occupancy.
Special Opening Offer at Verandah Resort and Spa, Antigua
Get luxury for less at the brand spanking new Verandah Resort & Spa. Opened on October 19, 2007, this Caribbean gem is an all-inclusive paradise nestled on Antigua's pristine northeast coast. Encompassing 30 beachfront acres bordered by Devil's Bridge National Park, Verandah is an eco-friendly luxury resort with "Green Hotel Certification." Unwind at the free-form swimming pool, rejuvenate with an exotic treatment at the Spa Tranquility, or go kayaking or snorkeling in the turquoise waters of the resort's reef-sheltered beaches. There's even a dedicated Kid's Club and mini-cinema. The 200 rooms have water views and lots of high-tech amenities. The all-inclusive introductory rate is $243 per room, per night. The price for kids ages 2-11 is $60 per night. Available until December 20, 2007. In January, the rate jumps to $580 per night.
Thanksgiving in Mallorca at Gran Hotel Son Net
Enjoy Thanksgiving in discerning style with gourmet cuisine and the last of the season's sun on the Mediterranean isle of Mallorca. Just 15 minutes from the sun-baked ochre buildings of Palma, the Gran Hotel Son Net occupies a commanding perch overlooking olive groves, palm-lined lanes, and an ancient village. David Stein, founder of the Stein Group of luxury hotels, renovated this breathtaking 17th century hacienda, and it now welcomes guests as if it were a wonderful private house. Amidst the splendor of the Tramuntana Mountains, the luxurious hotel features just 24 rooms and suites. Autumn is mild on Mallorca, the perfect time for an off-season getaway. The Thanksgiving package at Gran Hotel Son Net includes two nights accommodation, two Son Net breakfasts, and a traditional Thanksgiving dinner buffet on Thursday, November 22, 2007 in the Oleum Restaurant, the point of reference for fine dining in Mallorca. Rates start at EUR 545.
Buzzworthy: Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin Opens New Spa
Berlin's illustrious hotel just got even nicer. The Hotel Adlon Kempinski, celebrating its 100 year anniversary this year, has unveiled its new Adlon Day Spa. Soak in the whirlpools, sauna or steambath; book an appointment with a personal trainer in the Fitness Room; relax in the pool; indulge in luxurious massage and body treatments. The choice is yours in this peaceful and rejuvenating environment. Located in the basement of the hotel, the 9,687 square-foot spa is easily accessible by a special lift located on every floor of the hotel. Open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Fourth Night Free: Golf in Hawaii at the Four Seasons Lana'i, Lodge at Koele
Lana'i-- aka Hawaii's private island-- is drop-dead gorgeous. It's also known for its incredible golf. Try your game at the Challenge at Manele, the Jack-Nicklaus designed course that's ranked in the top 20 in the U.S. Or play a round at the Experience at Koele, the championship course designed by Greg Norman with stunning views of mountains and lush greens, with the ocean in the distance. Celebrated for its incredible downhill drop of 250 feet from the eighth tee to the fairway, the course offers an incredible combination of highland terrain, inspired landscape architecture and a range of play challenges. Just your luck: the swanky Four Seasons Resort Lana'i, The Lodge at Koele, has a special offer: You'll get a fourth night free with three paid nights. Plus, the rates are a steal at $295 a night for a garden room.
Tis the Season in Vienna: Dances, Christmas Markets, The Vienna Boys Choir
Even in November, Vienna is quite the European hot spot. Catch a performance at the opera house. Hit the museums. Waltz til you drop at the Viennese ball. Come mid-November, discover seasonal cheer and gifts galore at the Christmas markets, while sampling hot punch and mouthwatering treats. And whatever you do, don't miss the Vienna Boys' Choir sing Sunday morning mass. Where to stay? The Grand Hotel Wien, the very hub of Viennese social life since the turn of the century, recalls the majesty of the past epoch of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Besides the royal accommodations, the hotel boasts an excellent location: only a stroll away from the Vienna State Opera, the famous Karntner Strabe and the magnificent St. Stephen's Cathedral.
Solitaire Lodge, Rotorua, North Island: New Zealand's Favorite Getaway
Experience one of New Zealand's most exclusive and private lodges. Aptly named, Solitaire Lodge is situated on its own private peninsula, gazing out over Lake Tarawera and onto Mount Tarawera's peak. And with only 10 suites, this five-star lodge offers the ultimate in privacy, with personal service that's been recognized worldwide as virtuoso. From every luxury suite, you'll enjoy supernatural views from floor-to-ceiling windows. The Lodge provides an exciting base for those wishing to explore the area's natural beauty. You'll find a slew of activities: float plane tours, jetty access to luxury charter boats, trout-fishing, bush walking, and thermal bathing. It's here, in blissful seclusion, where you can experience the Ultimate Indulgence Package. Imagine: a 40-minute helicopter flight where you'll stop on Mount Tarawera for a glass of champagne. A three-hour cruise aboard Clearwater Pride with lunch served. A four-course gourmet dinner (the finest in New Zealand cuisine prepared by Chef Ervin Garde), daily cocktail hour, and full breakfast each day. The two-night retreat at Solitaire Lodge also includes a bottle of Methode Champenoise and one dozen red roses. Priced from NZD 2,250 per room, per stay. Minimum two-night stay.
Beaver Creek Lodge: Luxury Mountain Experience On and Off the Slopes
There's a reason skiers flock to Vail's upscale sister resort for the season's first powder. Beaver Creek offers a luxurious ski and snowboarding experience with top-notch service. The ski resort serves fresh-baked cookies every afternoon on the slopes, offers complimentary ski-check for mountain guests, and e-mails grooming reports and snow conditions to the local hotels each morning. Rumor has it there are even snowboarding butlers available on the slopes. Talk about a stellar luxury mountain! The place to stay is the Beaver Creek Lodge, the resort's only luxury all-suite boutique hotel, located right at the base of Beaver Creek Mountain. Nestled within the charming alpine village, Beaver Creek Lodge embodies mountain chic luxury. The sublime retreat has newly renovated suites and condos with cozy fireplaces, ski-in/ski-out convenience, fine dining at Rocks Modern Grill, heated outdoor pool and hot tub, championship golf, and off-site spa relaxation.
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Today was a great MMA class, but I got my ass kicked worse than I ever have. I'm sure it'll get worse before it gets better too.
Warmed up and stretched out, started with practicing takedowns. Step in grab behind knees, pivot around to the side, step forward and throw legs. We shadowed this for awhile, then teamed up and tried it on partners.
I noticed takedowns get a bit confusing when doing southpaw vs. orthodox. I think maybe stepping forward with the back leg instead of the lead leg first helps close the gap better.
Anyways, after that we learned to defend it by pushing their face off, getting a whizzer through to our leg, pivoting the back leg out of reach, leaning in to use their support as a second leg, then jerking out the lead like you're kickstarting a motorcycle. Seems like a good time to bring that leg back in the form of a knee onto your opponents face.
Practiced having a partner hold our leg while leading us around the gym hopping on our free leg for a few minutes, **** that was exhausting but I pushed through.
Then we sparred takedowns/take down defense. Exhausting. I suck at wrestling, which should be a given because this is my first real experience at it. I find myself too long and lanky to get in tight and be explosive.
After this we rolled starting from standing. I got ******* annihilated. I don't know if it was just the difficulty of the class or because I hit the gym today (well obviously it was both), but instead of gassed I was fully burnt out in everyway possible. The talent has definitely gone up as well in the class, we've got alot more experienced guys that are as heavy as me and shaped like thick wrestlers, these guys were on me as I got tossed and pounded for round upon round. Finished it off with being paired up with a guy whos had a few pro fights who needless to say raped me on the mat. I think it was something like 4 submissions in 5 minutes, starting from a stand. At that point I figured if anything I'd see how much heart I had as I got up right away to get going. I felt like a big clusmy oaf too exhausted to do anything but resist; I felt like Forrest Griffin.
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as a supplement to my slow progress in BJJ. It's good to brush up on the finer points of things I'm getting used to. Once I get a partner, I'll be practicing more new stuff. I went into class today with the goal of landing a Kimura or an Armbar on someone to get comfortable with a new submission, almost landed a Kimura twice but they reached over with their other arm and got free. I'll carry this goal over to the next class.
**** I'm sore. Determination has only gone up though.
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"In conclusion, don't kill yourself, because suicide is super gay."
Park Slope lesbians Ingrid and Desiree are "homophobic, superficial and ultimately, perfect for one another." In this video series the couple considers whether all lesbians can be classified as tops or bottoms, if transmen are hipper than bisexuals, and if the It Gets Better Project sends the wrong message about how to survive high school as a gay teen. [more inside]
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Chaim Levin appeared in a video as part of the It Gets Better project (previously). A staff reporter for the Jewish Press criticised Chaim (referred to as "Dovid") in an op-ed; Chaim's response led to threats against the paper, which has now supported Chaim and declared that it "won't be silenced". [more inside]
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The Story of a Suicide: a fantastic array of updates about Tyler Clementi's death (Previously on MeFi) and Dharun Ravi's trial.
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He's usually kinda funny. Not this time. Rick Mercer's rants are well known in Canada. They're hilarious, though biting. What set him off? The suicide of Jamie Hubley, a 15 year old kid who liked to cover Lady Gaga, among others. [more inside]
With the Ontario provincial election campaign still extremely close (warning: PDF link) in its last days, the Conservative party sends out a gay-baiting and trans-baiting direct-mail ad. [more inside]
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As an evangelical Christian, Rachel Held Evans often heard about the importance of practicing "biblical womanhood," but she didn't quite know what that meant. Everyone she asked seemed to have a different definition. Evans decided to embark on a quest to figure out how to be a woman by the Bible's standards. For one year, she has followed every rule in the Old and New Testaments. (FAQ) Her project is set to end today. [more inside]
"I don't have time for Laertes. He must know I didn't mean to kill his father," Hamlet said.
Orson Scott Card adapts Hamlet into poorly written anti-gay screed. Welcome to Hamlet's Father. Gone are Shakespeare's language and philosophy, replaced with Card's trademark homophobia. Spoiler alert: Old King Hamlet was gay, and he molested everybody and turned them gay too!
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"It didn't bother me"
Charles Barkley on homophobia in sports It bothers me when I hear these reporters and jocks get on TV and say: 'Oh, no guy can come out in a team sport. These guys would go crazy.' First of all, quit telling me what I think. I'd rather have a gay guy who can play than a straight guy who can't play."
Hit me up!
A Call for Change. In an eloquent and thoughtful letter on the Tegan and Sara website, Sara Quin asks "When will misogynistic and homophobic ranting and raving result in meaningful repercussions in the entertainment industry?" Tyler the Creator, the object of her ire, responds on his twitter feed in characteristic fashion.
Tyler Robinson vs. The World
When Tyler Robinson auditioned for NBC's new reality singing contest show The Voice, he sang a great rendition of Train's "Hey, Soul Sister". He also came out as gay (and Mormon) on national television. And he was chosen by Blake Shelton to be on his coaching team for the show. The problem? Blake has a bit of a problem with teh gayz. [more inside]
"Do you know any gay people?" asked Sir Ian McKellen. "Well, you do now. I'm gay."
Stonewall is a UK-based European charity founded as a response to the controversial Section 28 (which prohibited local authorities and teachers from intentionally promoting homosexuality) that was enacted in the UK in 1988. In the decades since being founded, the charity has become well-known for lobbying for gay rights. In 2005, Stonewall started Education for All, a campaign against homophobic bullying and for an inclusive learning environment for all. The charity has included support from famous people before, and now includes Sir Ian McKellen and others going to secondary schools to talk with kids and teachers about homophobia. (via TheophileEscargot on MetaChat)
Sinning Wizards
Mormon Fantasy author Brandon Sanderson of the "Mistborn" and "Wheel of Time" fame got some flak for his stance against gay wizards- (and marriage). After a reddit user posted his essay, Sanderson joined the discussion to defend the position of his church and to explain exactly how sinful engaging in homosexual acts is.
Date Night at the Creation Museum
Saddle up your dinosaur and head down to the Creation Museum for a lovely date night. Just be sure you don't ruin it for everyone else by being gay.
"a travesty of reality"
UK respite and foster parents may no longer be homophobic, even when it is due to religious belief. An English Christian couple acting as foster parents have been banned from further placements due to their statement that they could not tell children that homosexual relationships were of equal value, with judges stating that their claims that adoption should still be allowed as a "a travesty of reality". Reaction from the UK religious right (such as it is) is venomous. [more inside]
Concordia ("harmony"): goddess of agreement, understanding, and marital harmony.
Physiological Impacts of Homophobia. 'New research from Concordia University suggests that the stress of being rejected or victimized because of sexual orientation may disrupt hormonal responses in lesbians, gays and bisexuals. ''Compared to their heterosexual peers, suicide rates are up to 14 times higher among lesbian, gay and bisexual high school and college students''Michael Benibgui, who led this investigation says abnormal cortisol activity in LGB youth, combined with the vicious cycle of stress, could be further influenced by a complex set of biological, psychological and social factors. "This study shows a clear relation between abnormal cortisol levels and environmental stressors related to homophobia," he says.' [more inside]
"Tell the class what the minority perspective on this is."
Microaggressions. This blog seeks to provide a visual representation of the everyday of "microaggressions." Each event, observation and experience posted is not necessarily particularly striking in and of themselves. Often, they are never meant to hurt - acts done with little conscious awareness of their meanings and effects. Instead, their slow accumulation during a childhood and over a lifetime is in part what defines a marginalized experience, making explanation and communication with someone who does not share this identity particularly difficult. Social others are microaggressed hourly, daily, weekly, monthly.
XO Movie Night
In 2006-2007, while Capt. Owen Honors was second-in-command of the USS Enterprise, the ship-wide closed circuit television was often used to broadcast videos to entertain the crew of around 6000. Not all of those videos were big budget movies. In fact, some of them were made by Honors himself, and depict simulated masturbation, female crewmembers showering together, and feature large amounts of sexual innuendo and homosexual slurs. (edited video included in link, maybe NSFW) [more inside]
"An outrageous use of tax payer money"
Bowing to pressure from right-wing critics, the National Portrait Gallery has decided to remove David Wojnarowicz's film "A Fire in My Belly" from its groundbreaking exhibit "Hide/Seek: Difference and Desire in American Portraiture". [more inside]
"...we will continue to oppose any policy or action that would celebrate or affirm homosexual conduct."
"Yeah," she told me. "What we're saying is these [anti-gay] groups perpetrate hate—just like those [racist] organizations do." [more inside]
¡No Pasaran, Mother Fuckers!
Scottish SF author Hal Duncan tells you It Gets Better. [Work Warning: carpet f-bombing] He has been blogging for a while about SF and social issues, including homophobia and cultural appropriation. A couple of short pieces and some audio files are available in the sidebar on the left of the blog, if you are inclined to check out his writing. If that's too much blog, here is an interview. [It Gets Better previously]
They serve their country in the closet
"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" is an exhibit of photographs by Jeff Sheng that is currently on tour in the US. A sharp contrast to his previous work: Fearless, which highlighted young Canadian and US athletes who openly identify as gay, lesbian or transgendered, this new exhibition shows gay American servicemen who cannot, so they have been photographed in uniform with their faces hidden or outside the photo's frame to protect their anonymity. Flash Galleries: DADT 1, DADT 2. [more inside]
School Ball Bigots: Not Just for the Southern States
''I don't think it's appropriate they feel discriminated against, and I'm very upset they feel that,'' "After inviting friends to her home for ''pre-drinks'', [Hannah Williams] stood on her doorstep and watched her classmates file into the darkness to attend one of the highlights of the school year. Instead of joining them, Hannah took off her heels and black dress and went to bed...A few weeks earlier a teacher had told the year 11 student she couldn't attend the dance with her 15-year-old girlfriend, Savannah Supski. She was asked to bring a male instead."
A Paranoid, Right-Wing, Watermelon-Smashing Maniac
The Big Pink Elephant In The Room
Actress Kristin Chenoweth responds to a Newsweek article which focuses on her Promises, Promises costar Sean Hayes (who recently came out) as evidence that gay actors can't convincingly play straight.
"This is so exciting to have a nice Travel Assistant and traveling companion! Wow! I'm so glad I met you."
Conservative candidate believes homosexuality can be cured
Potential Conservative MP Philippa Stroud founded an evangelical church that tried to 'cure' homosexuals by driving out their 'demons'. Stroud is head of the Conservative thinktank The Centre for Social Justice, lauded as the most influential thinktank in Britain who have heavily influenced David Cameron's views and policies on the family. [more inside]
Inside the world of the Bacha Bazi
In Afghanistan, the bacha bereesh -- "boy without a beard" -- is dressed in women's clothes and taught to dance like a woman at weddings or parties. After the dancing is over, the boy is often shared as sexual chattel among his male audience (the bacha bazi) which is often composed of powerful warloads. The underground practice, though illegal, is widespread despite Taliban homophobia. The PBS series Frontline went inside the world of the bacha bazi, who seemed willing enough to talk about the forbidden practice. [54-minute flash video, well worth watching.] [more inside]
"Real men marry women"
When Washington D.C. began licensing same-sex marriages last week, this story came out on the paper edition of the Washington Post with this photo on the front page. (WARNING: the photo depicts two men kissing) The paper received complaints from upset readers, some of whom canceled their Post subscription. Andrew Alexander, the Post's ombudsman, responds: "There was a time, after court-ordered integration, when readers complained about front-page photos of blacks mixing with whites. Today, photo images of same-sex couples capture the same reality of societal change."
"You're going to hell, and it bothers me," Grisham responds. "What bothers me is you're going to hell."
Over the last few days, a fair bit of attention on the web has been focused on Repent Amarillo MySpace YouTube, an organization dedicated to converting Amarillo, TX to the organization's particular brand of Christianity. Their tactics include "Spiritual Warfare" and witnessing, but also appear to involve harassing people who they believe to be sinners. They've even got a map of sinful places in Amarillo, including gay bars, Masonic lodges, rival churches, and other religions' places of worship. But not everybody is all that amused; blogs and websites have started springing up in response.
A Politics Straight Out of French Lick, Indiana
Clothes Make the Man: Jonathan Valania writes on the political conversion of Urban Outfitters founder Richard Hayne, whose disenchanted co-founder and ex-wife is a "diehard liberal activist" and restaurant owner while he runs a bi-continental hipster clothing chain which has supported controversial former US Senator Rick Santorum (h/t the Phawker).
Not now James, we're busy
Robert Yang on the homophobic response to his Half-Life 2 mod Handle With Care.
The future is all straight, white men?
GLAAD recently published their third annual GLAAD Network Responsibility Index, evaluating networks on the quantity, quality and diversity of images of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people on television. The SyFy (Sci-Fi) channel was given an F rating for their failure of their depiction of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) characters. In response, the head of the SyFy network promised to be more diverse. [more inside]
Historian of a rich and terrible past
Louis Crompton, the author of Homosexuality and Civilization and Byron and Greek Love, has died. [more inside]
don't ask/don't tell in a rub-a-dub stylee...
"Being gay in Jamaica, it's like, don't tell anybody. Just keep it to yourself..." homophobia in jamaica and the culture it's creating.
In Sickness and in Health
Sassy lesbian couple in Florida celebrates 70 years together after having to keep their relationship secret for decades. You go, girls!
Homophobic Professor invited to teach Human Rights in NYU
NYU recently invited a Law Professor from Singapore, Thio Li-Ann to teach "Human Rights in Asia". Thio, also a former Member of Parliament, is infamous for having strong views against homosexuality. As expected, she is not warmly welcomed by NYU students. [more inside]
Murdered by skinheads for being gay. When will the igorance and hate stop?
A family tries to cope after their son is killed for being gay Remarkable family. Interesting, layered documentary but bad translation.
April Harvest
Homophobia is still a bully's deadliest weapon.
Will the Mormon Church decide who gets married in California?
Prophets and politics. "The Mormon Church works to ban gay marriage in California, even as gay people in places like Rexburg, Idaho, come out of the LDS closet."
That's so... the children's insult of choice!
AS OF 10/08/2008, THERE WERE OVER 80,100 PAGES ONLINE WITH THE PHRASE "That's so gay."
Hillary Duff is here to elevate teen discourse! And here's a handy printout.
How 'gay' became children's insult of choice.
Hillary Duff is here to elevate teen discourse! And here's a handy printout.
How 'gay' became children's insult of choice.
Speaker for Himself
Orson Scott Card on gay marriage, which he says "marks the end of democracy in America". Not everyone is too happy about that.
Only God Can Judge Me
We Have a Nutcase
His Excellency Alhagi Dr. Yahya A.J.J. Jammeh, President of the Gambia and American Biographical Institute 2000 Millennium Medal of Honour, has reportedly called for the murder of all homosexuals. But it's all good, because he can cure AIDS (or so he says).
Take my arm, my love
Take my arm, my love. Don't write a check from a joint bank account. Hide all the photographs in your home and office which would identify you as a couple. Take off your wedding rings. Touch each other, and talk to each other, in public, in ways that could only be interpreted as you being "friends." A thoughtful post on "self-editing," homophobia, and the day-to-day experience of many LGBT folks, at Shakesville (aka Shakespeare's Sister), by Teh Portly Dyke.
For The Bible Tells Me So
For The Bible Tells Me So. (documentary, Google Video. Trailer.)
Homophobia in Halo 3
"I want to hang you because you're gay." [nsfw audio]
"That's not very nice." But that is what player xxx GayBoy xxx heard on while playing Halo 3 on Xbox Live. Gaygamer.net explains that other than his provoking name, he did nothing to call for the prejudice attacks. As most gamers will tell you, this sort of language is common in game. [more nsfw audio] Thank god for the mute button. It's nice to know there are still heroes. [Previously: 1, 2, 3]
"That's not very nice." But that is what player xxx GayBoy xxx heard on while playing Halo 3 on Xbox Live. Gaygamer.net explains that other than his provoking name, he did nothing to call for the prejudice attacks. As most gamers will tell you, this sort of language is common in game. [more nsfw audio] Thank god for the mute button. It's nice to know there are still heroes. [Previously: 1, 2, 3]
The West Coast connection/U.S.-Latvia Axis of Hate
On July 1st, 26 year old Fiji-native Satender Singh was gay-bashed to death by several Slavic immigrants in Sacramento. [more inside]


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Google Launches Android Retail Shop: Androidland
Out of the three major mobile OS players in the North American market, Google is the only company without an actual brick-and-mortar shop focused on serving up dedicated devices. However that has now changed, as the search engine giant recently teamed up with Australian mobile telecommunications company Testra to throw open the doors to the very first Android-themed storefront, Androidland.
"Designed by Telstra in collaboration with Google and handset makers Samsung, HTC, Sony Ericsson, Motorola and LG, Androidland features displays and games that will help shoppers learn about Android phones and tablets," Google said in a blog on December 1. The group started designing the shop-within-a-shop back in July.
From the start, customers are greeted with interactive Android-themed windows outside the door. Upon entering, they're bombarded with a wash of green, white and black. The Android icon decorates the walls throughout while actual Android statues seemingly stand guard over the merchandise. The store even feature what Google calls the "spaceship," an interactive area where customers can Androidify themselves, fly through the sky using Google Earth and test-drive Android apps like Angry Birds via a giant touchscreen.
"We even have Gingerbread smells in the store," said Adrian Newport, GM Merchandising. "Androidland is all about fun, education for our customers, and the full experience."
So far there's no indication that an Android store is heading Stateside, but to be honest, it probably wouldn't hurt to build a few stores near Apple and Microsoft's own brick-and-mortar shops. Even more, build Android-themed playgrounds in front like McDonald's so the kids will ALWAYS want to go to Androidland and play while Mommy and Daddy look around. Eventually parents will give in a buy an Android phone or tablet... or go buy cookies.
DaddyW123Love that they finally did this (hope it comes state side) - hate the name though. "Androidland". I feel like a few guys were sitting around trying to think up what to call it, that was the first thing someone said, and everyone else was like "eh, that's good enough". Not very creative, and kind of silly sounding. like it should be part of a national lampoons movie.
Maybe something like "Droidify" or "UDroidia". Hell, partner with Androidcentral.com and call it Android Central - The store.
"Merchandising, Merchandising - spaceballs the tee-shirt, spaceballs the breakfast cerial, spaceballs the FLAME THROWER"!
There's a reason this is not being done in the United States; it would be the next Gateway store or Dell mall kiosk (a ghost town).
zak_the_great"Designed by Telstra in collaboration with Google and handset makers Samsung, HTC, Sony Ericsson, Motorola and LG, Androidland features displays and games that will help shoppers learn about Android phones and tablets."
Nice concept but it lacks the usefulness of such store compared to Apple Store where one can Buy and get technical support also. for the Android and Microsoft stores all you can do is browse and learn. Wonder how long they can support such concept.


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Israel Launching Rabin's E1 'Nuclear Option' in East Jerusalem Construction
A NY Times article Saturday morning revealed that "Israel is moving forward with development of Jewish settlements in a contentious area east of Jerusalem, defying the United States by advancing a project that has long been condemned by Washington as effectively dooming any prospect of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict." The Times is right, and Washington is right to be alarmed, because once the E1 zone is built and populated, the southern and northern halves of what is popularly known as the "West Bank" will be permanently severed from each other.
Of course that ignores that Israel can build a series of bridges and tunnels to ensure contiguity, if needed.
The E1 Neighborhoold is an area of some 3000 acres, stretched between Maale Adumim and Jerusalem. The area was appended to the city by none other than the late Prime Minister Itzhak Rabin, in 1994. The planned neighborhood, Mevasseret Adumim, will consist of 4,000 housing units, according to the Maale Adumim website.
At the moment, the Arabs are also pushing to create their own built-up sequence that would occupy the territory from Ramallah to Jerusalem and east of the city toward Bethlehem. Should area E1 be built and populated by Arabs, Israel can kiss good bye any plan for preserving a resilient settlement block east and south of Jerusalem. Once a Palestinian state is established, the Jewish towns south-east of the city could become isolated from "mainland" Israel. And this dense Arab construction would be too close for comfort to Jerusalem from the east.
Most importantly, Palestinian construction in E1 could potentially cut off Ma'aleh Adumim, the Dead Sea, and the Jordan Valley from Jerusalem, a definite goal of the Palestinians.
If the Palestinians have their way, once the E1 zone is built and populated, the east and western halves of what is popularly known as the "West Bank" will be permanently severed from each other as would be Israel's quick and safe strategic access to the Jordan border in times of war.
According to Saturday's Times, Israeli officials authorized construction of only 3,000 housing units in "parts of East Jerusalem and the West Bank."
(YY: I've always maintained that the historic Labor movement was by far friendlier to Jewish settlements than the Likud. It also never removed Jewish families from their homes.)
The real estate is the property of the State of Israel, free and clear of residents, of claimants, of disputing heirs and all the rest of the silliness that accompanied some Jewish settlement in other parts of liberated Judea and Samaria. It was Rabin, no dove by any stretch of the imagination, who correctly defined the area as strategically significant, and initiated its construction to connect between Maale Adumim and Jerusalem.
The Times reported that "a day after the United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to upgrade the status of the Palestinians, a senior Israeli official said the government would pursue 'preliminary zoning and planning preparations' for a development that would separate the West Bank cities of Ramallah and Bethlehem from Jerusalem."
At which point the Times wails: "If such a project were to go beyond blueprints, it could prevent the creation of a viable, contiguous Palestinian state."
Hence the title "nuclear option."
According to the Times, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, in a Saban Forum speech on Friday night, criticized Israel for planning the construction – bit didn't refer to any settlement by name. "These activities set back the cause of a negotiated peace," Mrs. Clinton said.
You bet. As does a unilateral appeal for a UN resolution to turn the PLO into a state.
Israel gave the United States only a few hours' notice of the plan, says the Times.
The Palestinian Authority described the plan as "a new act of defiance from the Israeli government." Saeb Erekat, the chief peace negotiator, said in a statement, "At a moment where the Palestinian leadership is doing every single effort to save the two-state solution, the Israeli government does everything possible to destroy it."
It's hard to imagine Erekat didn't at least crack a smile when he wrote that last line…
Netanyahu's office declined to comment on the zoning and construction decisions, which were made Thursday night around the time of the General Assembly vote.
Stay tuned.Yori Yanover
About the Author: Yori Yanover has been a working journalist since age 17, before he enlisted and worked for Ba'Machane Nachal. Since then he has worked for Israel Shelanu, the US supplement of Yedioth, JCN18.com, USAJewish.com, Lubavitch News Service, Arutz 7 (as DJ on the high seas), and the Grand Street News. He has published Dancing and Crying, a colorful and intimate portrait of the last two years in the life of the late Lubavitch Rebbe, (in Hebrew), and two fun books in English: The Cabalist's Daughter: A Novel of Practical Messianic Redemption, and How Would God REALLY Vote.
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Hey guys... Just bought my first pair of Vibrams and I get them shipped in this week. Not sure if I should buy the Injinji mini socks to go with it or no socks at all-- any ideas? (:
Hey guys... Just bought my first pair of Vibrams and I get them shipped in this week. Not sure if I should buy the Injinji mini socks to go with it or no socks at all-- any ideas? (:
I wear the socks for two reasons. 1: I have sweaty feet. 2: I was kind of between sizes and the socks gave me about 1/2 size and made my KSO Treks fit a bit better.
I'm likely going to get a pair of flows and a pair of others (not sure which other yet) and then injinji socks for the flows for winter which is wet and that might keep my feet slightly drier. but I dunno.
Love the vff, wear vff and flip flops only. I always wear injinjis with mine. KSO trek for work and treksports for walking and hiking.
I wear socks sometimes when I run in my VFFs. I bought a pair that are about a size to small and as a result my Treck Sports rub the ball of my foot and I get a blister. So when I run, I rock the Injini socks OR when I wear the Navy PT uniform since some SOB decided to make it required to wear socks with minimalist shoes. No socks when I weight train though.
Do the shoes keep your feet warm?
I have two pairs of VFF. The komodos and sprints. They have helped me alot as far as making my legs stronger and they also help with my workouts too. I have never worn socks with mine, but I am going to try a pair for the heck of it. If I could wear my VFF's at work I would. They are just awesome!
I currently have four pairs of 'toe' shoes. one VFF, two Fila, and one Adidas. My right ankle has developed serious arthritis from multiple sprained ankles all my sports life and the right ankle falls inward serious pain . I have spent thousands of dollars on braces, inserts, and high end tennis/walking/cross-fit shoes and still had pain on every step. Since wearing the toe shoes, pain has decreased substantially. I am not sure if this is an issue, but I am constantly getting asked how I like my shoes and people don't want to try them, they don't like things in between their toes....
Personally, I LOVE mine and would wear them to work if I could! I do not wear socks, but perhaps I should try them for workouts...I have knee issues since I dislocated my right one 3 times palying soccer...since wearing the VFFs...no knee sweeling or pain...just my experience...


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Wednesday, July 7, 2010
The Grand Mercure
In Beijing we stayed at the Grand Mercure Hotel. We checked in after returning from the Great Wall.
That first evening, while the others were taking a pedicab tour of a Hutong area and going out to dinner, I stayed in my room, iced my knee and ordered in.
The front desk staff got to know me very well! Whenever I approached they said, "ice?" and I said yes and they had it delivered to my room. Such nice people.
Posted by pasadenapio at 11:22 AM
Labels: Beijing, China, Grand Mercure Hotel, Hutong, Sister Cities
3 comments:
- Petrea said...
So sorry about your knee! But I identify with your sense of accomplishment--to have come all the way to the great wall then not get up there? No way.
I've heard of the Chinese hospitality from a friend who worked at the Beijing Olympics (same district). Looking forward to more installments.
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