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Garrett Smith: Co-Chair
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Stephanie Argy
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Jim Houston
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|Single Family: $5,250,000
5 Beds | 4.00 Baths | 10,196 sq. ft.
Old Hollywood Santa Barbara style home to be built on HUGE waterfront lot in Rough Hollow. Lot is 1.5 acres and plans have been drawn by Cornerstone Architects to maximize the views of Lake Travis. Well designed home features multiple outdoor living areas, stunning pool, spacious & open living and entertaining areas. Privately situated master wing on the main level & 4 secondary bedroom suites upstairs. Home may b...
|Single Family: $5,250,000
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|Single Family: $4,995,000
6 Beds | 5.00 Baths | 7,210 sq. ft.
9 acres on Lake Austin!! 220' of frontage,2-stall boat dock w/ 2 jet ski launches & party deck. AMAZING 2-level pool w/ water falls,slide,multiple swim-up bars,grottos,great outdoor liv space/comm kitchen. Main house: 4 bds,4fb,3hb,6 living,gourmet kit,2 game rms,media rm,2 wet bars,large mstr suite w/ exercise rm,office,spa bath & private patio w/ hot tub. Detached guest apt offers 2bd & 2.5baths. 5-car garag...
|Single Family: $4,995,000
6 Beds | 5.00 Baths | 7,210 sq. ft.
Gorgeous Lake Austin waterfront w/ 220' of frontage,2-stall boat dock w/ 2 jet ski launches & party deck. AMAZING 2-level pool w/ water falls,2 slides,multiple swim-up bars,grottos, spectacular outdoor entertaining space/commercial kitchen. Main house offers 4 bds,4fb,3hb,6 living,gourmet kit,2 game rms,media rm,wet bar,office,exercise rm,mstr ste w/ spa bath & private patio w/ hot tub,2-car garage. 1,100+/-s...
|Single Family: $4,000,000
6 Beds | 5.00 Baths | 6,500 sq. ft.
200 FEET OF WATERFRONT! Totally private, country estate yet minutes from shopping, eateries and hospital. Spectacular panoramic views with decks galore. There is an elevator down to the boat dock. Dock features double covered boat slip, picnic table and a BBQ pit. Outdoor pool, cabana, bar and fireplace. Stunning sunrise views everyday. Covered and uncovered decks/patios. Beautiful ponds with waterfall. Located across the...
|Single Family: $3,950,000
4 Beds | 4.00 Baths | 5,198 sq. ft.
Lake Travis waterfront on 4-acre lot originally inspired by O'Neil Ford; updated by Dick Clark, David Dalgleish. 180 degree lake views, very private. Modern & dramatic w/ high ceilings, many windows, clean lined carpentry, custom light fixtures. Maintains Hill-country aesthetic w/ soft palette of terra-cotta tile flooring, blond wood, limestone, beige brick. Open floorplan joins kitchen w/ living/dining. Great for ent...
|Single Family: $3,895,000
7 Beds | 6.00 Baths | 6,139 sq. ft.
Incredible Hill Country home w/4.5 acres and 300' of Lake Austin waterfront. Large covered porches on back w/panoramic views of the most beautiful, secluded part of Lake Austin. Includes guest house, stables, organic garden and barn w/living quarters above. Minutes from Lakeway, yet surrounded by thousands of acres of nature preserve. Two-slip boat dock w/lift and party deck on top. MH includes 3 fp, reclaimed long-le...
|Single Family: $3,795,000
6 Beds | 7.00 Baths | 8,052 sq. ft.
Breathtaking Tuscan inspired home, timeless in design, materials and workmanship. Built in 2007, home is in immaculate condition. Situated in a gated, waterfront community on a peninsula of Lake Travis. Private yet prestigious best describe this small community. This estate home is on a cove, with panoramic views. Attracting cool southern most breezes, on the back multi-level veranda overlooking the resort style pool with...
|Single Family: $3,499,999
5 Beds | 5.00 Baths | 9,615 sq. ft.
Gated waterfront estate with panoramic lake views! Boat dock with kitchen, boat lift and area for 2 Jet Skis. Stunning negative edge pool, outdoor living spaces, sleek European kitchen with Thermador & SubZero appliances, custom cabinetry throughout, butler's pantry, 2 story living room with expanse of windows, game room with entertainment bar, media room, elevator, wine room and 4.5 car garage . Entertainment pavilio...
|Single Family: $3,495,000
6 Beds | 6.00 Baths | 8,118 sq. ft.
This grand & elegant waterfront home w/boat dock has been carefully appointed. Located in the exclusive gated community of Costa Bella, this magnificent estate features over 8000 sq ft of pure luxury. Enjoy lake views from almost every room in the house. The exceptional floor plan is designed for entertaining & has innumerable living spaces. Climate controlled wine room, media room, wet bar & 2 story library w...
|Single Family: $3,490,000
6 Beds | 7.00 Baths | 9,080 sq. ft.
Elegant gated waterfront estate.Indoor versatile sports court for raquetball,basketball,volleyball,yoga etc.Desirable location-Lake access,RH Amenities/Marina,private airport,golf,shopping,hospital.Impressive architectural details& finishes throughout.Smart home HAI light/temp/security controls& VideoSurveillance via phone.AudioVideo streaming/speakers throughout.Dry Sauna.Spa Mbath-SteamSauna& AirJetTub.Most ...
|Single Family: $3,250,000
2 Beds | 2.00 Baths | 3,582 sq. ft.
Situated at the end of a private street, this serene property has (+/-) 300' of prime Lake Austin water frontage. Surrounded by mature trees, lush landscaping, & a wildlife nature preserve. Property consists of 3 platted lots. Interior features vaulted ceilings, abundant storage & craft room, fire-stone tile. A spacious deck adds more space for living & entertaining & includes a custom brick walkway leadin...
|Single Family: $2,999,999
7 Beds | 8.00 Baths | 10,306 sq. ft.
Custom-built Jauregui designed French Chateau in the exclusive gated community of Costa Bella on Lake Travis. Situated on a one-acre lot with breathtaking views of the lake & hill country. This exquisite home includes extensive cherry/mahogany millwork, hardwood floors, imported granite/marble, professional Chef's kitchen, pool/spa, English garden, 11 car garage with 1 bed/bath apt, 50' boat slip.
|Single Family: $2,995,000
4 Beds | 5.00 Baths | 5,481 sq. ft.
Enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Travis in this gorgeous home designed by Hal Box.The impressive property is walled & gated w/ a spectacular courtyard pool.2 pools provide beautiful living space inside & out w/ multiple covered porches.An open & warm floor plan is great for entertaining w/ a kitchen overlooking the living area.Spacious rooms provide their own views during downtime.Don't miss the private exerci...
|Single Family: $2,950,000
5 Beds | 5.00 Baths | 9,090 sq. ft.
Lake Travis Waterfront Estate. South Shore in Lakewind. Deep water cove (survived last year's drought). Accordion glass doors btw great room & balcony w/built-in grill, pool & lake views. Juliet balconies. 2 full gourmet kitchens, media, exercise & multiple game rooms. His & her offices. Elevator shaft. Spa-like master bath w/see thru fireplace to romantic master bedroom. Travertine floors. Exotic stone wo...
|Single Family: $2,750,000
4 Beds | 4.00 Baths | 6,294 sq. ft.
Spectacular views and custom-built home offers true Mediterranean-style luxury on +/- 120ft of Lake Travis water front. Six living spaces feature well-appointed rooms with a fabulous layout for entertaining large groups or intimate gatherings. An expansive gourmet kitchen granite countertops & travertine flooring opens to the covered terraces and heated pool to enjoy gorgeous hill country sunsets. This home is a rare...
|Single Family: $2,750,000
6 Beds | 6.00 Baths | 7,099 sq. ft.
6.1 acres hilltop, French Colonial Estate on main pool Lake Travis. Horses welcome and views to the east toward the Oasis Restaurant and Windy Point.
|Single Family: $2,600,000
7 Beds | 5.00 Baths | 4,778 sq. ft.
This is an absolute fabulous property on Lake Travis. Actually two houses and two properties could be separated and sold separately. Main house includes 4 bedrooms and a study which could be a 5th bedroom.Guest house has two bedrooms and two baths.Both are finished out beautifully.The main attraction of this property is the property itself.Beautifully landscaped and features old growth oak trees on a deep water cove of La...
|Single Family: $2,450,000
6 Beds | 5.00 Baths | 7,124 sq. ft.
Over 3 acre estate in Travis Landing with 400'(+/-) waterfront on Lake Travis. Large mature oak trees & scenic views from expansive covered terraces & lawns. Open floor plan adds a surplus of amenities including hobby room, wine cellar, elevator, office, media room, full bar, 3-car garage, workshop, & full maids quarters. Gourmet kitchen offer 2dishwashers, 2ovens, 2subzero fridges, & large walk-in pantry/...
|Single Family: $2,250,000
5 Beds | 5.00 Baths | 7,173 sq. ft.
One of a kind waterfront/hillside Mediterranean Villa.Unique masterpiece in luxury living by Rollo Homes.Approx.7173 sq ft + 3400+sq ft of covered outdoor living.Library, 3 bars, media, gameroom, lounge, poolside kitchen, study/confernece room,2:elevators/fireplaces/guest suites.1 of the finest sites w/breathtaking views from most rooms.Enter at double doors down driveway.See attached feature sheet & flyer for more in...
|Single Family: $2,150,000
4 Beds | 4.00 Baths | 7,456 sq. ft.
One of Austin's most luxurious gated waterfront community in South Shore of Lake Travis Over 7400 SF of Luxury living area and over 2300 SF of covered terraces overlooking hill country & Lake Travis. Marina, 35 ft. Boat slip included. Golf cart included to drive to Marina. See feature sheet for many upgraded amenities.
|Single Family: $2,145,000
5 Beds | 4.00 Baths | 5,120 sq. ft.
Lake Travis waterfront. On the main sailing basin across from Windy Point. Deeded to the main river channel. Private 2 slip BOAT DOCK with jet ski lift/storage. Home office, media room and 5 bedrooms. Tile and copper roof. 6" thick walls, with bullnose sheetrock to doors and windows. Aluminum clad Jeld-Wen wood windows. Stained interior doors, baseboards and cabinets. Lots of interior stone. Negative edge POOL, walkway to...
|Single Family: $1,999,999
4 Beds | 5.00 Baths | 7,350 sq. ft.
EXCEPTIONAL VALUE in Costa Bella gated waterfront community with private marina*25' Boat slip conveys and RARE 50' slip negotiable*Exquisite finish detail at every turn*Guest Cottage w/kitchen*Full wet bar w/wine cellar*True Chef's kitchen w/3 dishwashers, Thermador range, subzero frig, add'l separate frig drawers*2000 s/ft outdoor living w/pool/spa & outdoor cooking center overlooking lake*Convenient to fine restaur...
|Single Family: $1,999,999
6 Beds | 5.00 Baths | 6,150 sq. ft.
Beyond custom built, this home has so much to offer, high end everything, views to the greenbelt, hill country and water when lake levels are normal. Boat slip conveys with property, 3-car garage, tons of storage, beautiful faux finishes, exquisite lighting package and furniture quality cabinetry.
|Single Family: $1,999,900
4 Beds | 3.00 Baths | 4,430 sq. ft.
|Single Family: $1,999,000
5 Beds | 5.00 Baths | 6,267 sq. ft.
|Single Family: $1,995,000
5 Beds | 5.00 Baths | 5,378 sq. ft.
If you are looking for one of the best waterfront views on Lake Travis, this is your home.This modern style home just went through a complete remodel with the guidance of an Architect and Craftsman.The attention to detail, color and style has been tastefully created to satisfy all levels of the Lake Travis home owner experience. With approximately 5378 square feet and open floor plan, you can enjoy a casual but elegant li...
|Single Family: $1,950,000
4 Beds | 5.00 Baths | 5,344 sq. ft.
This 1.14 acre estate located on a hill behind regal custom wrought iron gates is completely fenced & private. The generous gourmet kitchen opens to the family room & outdoor living. Unbelievable finishes include:Chiseled Lapidus granite, Alabaster wall sconces, Michael-Angelo marble, Edgar Berebi custom pulls & handles,Phylrich door knobs & plumbing fixtures. The large pool & spa with water fall &...
|Single Family: $1,795,000
4 Beds | 4.00 Baths | 4,676 sq. ft.
Elegantly updated & expanded (2007) home located on the deep water, main basin of Lake Travis. 110' ft of gentle sloping waterfront, deeded to ctr of lake, includes private boat dock w/lifts. Lg. windows offer panoramic view of Lk. Travis from almost every room. Fabulous kitchen opens to family room/din/covered deck for easy entertaining. Lg. master, study, guest room on main. Upper level gameroom & bar. Additio...
|Single Family: $1,750,000
4 Beds | 3.00 Baths | 3,959 sq. ft.
Stunning Waterfront home on Lake Travis-Entertainers dream home w/views of LT-Remodeled to perfection w/2 separate living quarters, 2 full kitchen & sep entrance, stereo surround sound throughout home,4 bdrm,4 bath, 3 liv, wet bar-2 large covered verandas overlooking LT,neg edge pool,hot tub, tropical landscape, palm trees, stone walkway to your private boat dock (2 lifts up to 47 ft, 1 ski boat, 2 Sea Doo) Lowest wtr...
|Single Family: $1,750,000
4 Beds | 3.00 Baths | 5,438 sq. ft.
Remarkable gated estate in Vineyard Bay. Meticulous grounds, magnificent Lake Travis Views! Stroll along the creek & ravine which connects to VB walking trail and Lake Travis. Smart home Crestron system, complete remodel, beautifully landscaped watered from private well (YES-LOW WATER BILLS), boat dock conveys, Negative Edge pool w/spa, wonderful private & serene backyard - paradise in Vineyard Bay.
|Single Family: $1,675,000
3 Beds | 3.00 Baths | 943 sq. ft.
Special waterfront property. Designed by David Shiflet, build by Dalgleish. Private compound perched 100' above Lake Travis with spectacular water and sunset views. 2 detached studios/guest houses. 6 garages with huge workshops. Romantic/creative home.
|Single Family: $1,675,000
5 Beds | 5.00 Baths | 6,064 sq. ft.
|Single Family: $1,600,000
4 Beds | 5.00 Baths | 4,339 sq. ft.
|Single Family: $1,590,000
7 Beds | 7.00 Baths | 6,446 sq. ft.
Pre-Auction Sale! Seller financing available. Gorgeous estate home features: own boat slip, sauna, home media/theater, woods, gormet kit., several verandas(2000sf), game room, much more. Views of Lake Austin. This is a must see home! Buy before the auction and SAVE! 6% buyer's preauction premium (included in list price), 10% if goes to auction sale.
|Single Family: $1,550,000
5 Beds | 5.00 Baths | 6,254 sq. ft.
Exclusive, gated estate nestled on over an acre in Austin's Premier Lakefront Community! Private marina w/25' boat slip, clubhouse, sports courts, & more! This entertainer's dream features marvelous attention to detail with exquisite living areas, chef's gourmet kitchen, and magnificent outdoor entertaining. Floating spiral staircase, lovely formal living & dining, wine room, game room, media, study. Escape to a p...
|Condo/Town Home: $1,500,000
4 Beds | 4.00 Baths | 4,404 sq. ft.
Located in 1,787 acre master planned neighborhood and Yacht Club. Owners in Rough Hollow will enjoy three planned amenity centers connected by 22 miles of hiking trails. At the heart of it all is the Yacht Club & Marina which includes a state-of-the-art fitness center, infinity-edge pool, 4,000 SF open air pavilion, amphitheater, dual tram to the Ship Store and Marina, The Grille at Rough Hollow and easy access to Hi...
|Single Family: $1,500,000
4 Beds | 5.00 Baths | 6,769 sq. ft.
Custom designed by award winning Jauregui architects, 16009 Fontaine Ave. offers unique design and maximum privacy from a 1.2 acre estate lot. BOAT SLIP CONVEYS. Carefully incorporated into the property are unique architectural elements that make this truly a "one of a kind" home. Built by a former theology professor at the University of Texas, great attention was given to every design detail and to the materials used in ...
|Single Family: $1,500,000
2 Beds | 2.00 Baths | 1,311 sq. ft.
Waterfront- Deeded 4 slip boat dock in deep water cove. Approximatley 1.18 acre buildable land above 722'. Panoramic views of Lake Travis. Several acres of TX native trees: including Magnolia, Black Walnut, Peach, etc... A rare find ~ In the Hornsby family since 1947! Easy to Show!
|Single Family: $1,500,000
4 Beds | 5.00 Baths | 6,769 sq. ft.
Designed by award winning Jauregui architects, the home has had extensive updates plus addition of the wine room, garage with workshop, & huge office off the separate guest casita. Beautiful appointments that were built into the original home still remain. Expansive side garden has meditation tower, rock pathways, multiple levels of decks and the in-ground pool with waterfall. Magnificent daytime and evening views o...
|Single Family: $1,475,000
4 Beds | 3.00 Baths | 3,854 sq. ft.
NEED 24 HR NOTICE WHILE TENANT OCCUPIED! Private waterfront home on approx 2 acres with gentle slope to water.Very comfortable 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home w/custom faux painting throughout.Lake views from many rooms.Shaded deck in back & room for a pool.No direct west sun exposure. 3 car tandem garage.Wood & tile floors throughout. Master down, 3 well sized bedrooms up.Exemplary Lake Travis ISD. 2 legal lots, so you ...
|Single Family: $1,460,000
4 Beds | 3.00 Baths | 4,415 sq. ft.
Perfect lake retreat or everyday resort style living. Three stories so everyone has privacy. Each story has spacious deck looking out over the pool and Lake Travis. Kitchen has been redone with granite and high-end stainless appliances. Master suite is on level 2 with no other rooms. One guest bdrm main level and two more lower level that share a bath. Open family and dining room with panoramic views. In fact, the views f...
|Condo/Town Home: $1,430,000
5 Beds | 5.00 Baths | 4,623 sq. ft.
Located in 1,787 acre master planned neighborhood and Yacht Club. Owners in Rough Hollow will enjoy three planned amenity centers connected by 22 miles of hiking trails. At the heart of it all is the Yacht Club & Marina which includes a state-of-the-art fitness center, infinity-edge pool, 4,000 SF open air pavilion, amphitheater, dual tram to the Ship Store and Marina, The Grille at Rough Hollow and easy access to Hi...
|Condo/Town Home: $1,400,000
4 Beds | 4.00 Baths | 4,463 sq. ft.
Located in 1,787 acre master planned neighborhood and Yacht Club. Owners in Rough Hollow will enjoy three planned amenity centers connected by 22 miles of hiking trails. At the heart of it all is the Yacht Club & Marina which includes a state-of-the-art fitness center, infinity-edge pool, 4,000 SF open air pavilion, amphitheater, dual tram to the Ship Store and Marina, The Grille at Rough Hollow and easy access to Hi...
|Single Family: $1,399,000
6 Beds | 5.00 Baths | 5,163 sq. ft.
Half acre home nestled in Lakeway's Prestigious "The Waterfront" gated community. Luxurious custom home with exquisite architecture and attention to detail along with endless Greenbelt and Canyon Views! Open plan with highly detailed majestic ceilings. Gourmet kitchen with high-end details throughout. Lavish master retreat, with spa like bath and custom built in closet. 100's of sq ft of outdoor covered living as well as...
|Single Family: $1,395,000
4 Beds | 3.00 Baths | 5,100 sq. ft.
Builder's home, super insulated, safe room, 3 decks, high ceilings, huge kitchen open to family & living/dining, great for entertaining, recently added pool, oversized closets, huge kitchen sides along greenbelt great for hiking/biking/fishing, close to conveniencs, Hill Country Galleria, floating restaurants and marinas.
|Single Family: $1,300,000
4 Beds | 4.00 Baths | 4,886 sq. ft.
Fantastic new home with over 8,000 covered sqft all on one floor. A true custom quality home built by Award Winning Builder, T Laney. Almost no expense sparred. Construction began in January and is progressing quickly. Oversized drive thru 4 car garage WOW, Massive outdoor covered living areas with see thru fireplace and Kitchen. Oversized Spa just off the outdoor living, His and Hers Offices, Media room, Motor Court...
|Single Family: $1,299,900
5 Beds | 5.00 Baths | 5,793 sq. ft.
RARE AND BEAUTIFUL,"ONE STORY" ESTATE HOME OF STONE AND STUCCO ON ACRE+LOT! FABULOUS MULTI LEVEL INGROUND POOL AND OUTDOOR LIVING AREA. POOL IS A REAL SWIMMERS DREAM! INTERIOR HAS EXCELLENT FLOW WITH OPEN KITCHEN TO FAMILY! IMPECCABLE FINISHOUT WITH ALL THE GOOD STUFF! GORGEOUS GRANITE, DOUBLE BUILTIN SUBZEROs, CHEFS KITCHEN- WOLF RANGE, COMPACTOR, ICEMAKER, CONVECTION,HIGH END DESIGNER FEATURES THROUGHOUT! DOUBLE LAUNDR...
|Single Family: $1,295,000
4 Beds | 4.00 Baths | 3,849 sq. ft.
A well known landmark home located on one of the most prestigious streets of Lakeway. Panoramic views of Lake Travis from most every room of this updated (2006) home. Stone steps lead to Lake Travis & the opportunity of adding a dock once the lake returns to normal levels. Four bedrooms & four full baths in this 3849 sq. ft. home. The upstairs highlights an open floor plan with an incredible great room with floor ...
|Single Family: $1,275,000
6 Beds | 5.00 Baths | 4,427 sq. ft.
Right out of a dream!No where else can you fly home to your front door & play golf from your back yard!JKD Builder(Builder/Owner) calls this their "Dream Home"-across from Lakeway Airpark & backs to golf course.Exceptional luxury finishes throughout featuring"cocktail" pool/spa w/golf view, 2 beds w/baths on 1st floor-4 beds w/bath up, custom wet bars in living & gamerooms,Suite or "control tower" office above...


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text: I opened the hive up the other day for a full inspection. It is the first time I have done so. It is also the first time I have had bees so differentiating between capped honey and brood has proved to be a bit of a challenge for me (drone brood is easy to spot). I am sure it will all make sense in time. If anyone has any pointers, they are always appreciated.


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This is my first year keeping bees. Have 3 hives now and have been feeling pretty good about myself checking supers without gloves or long sleeves.
Today I checked supers on 2 different hives without any trouble. The 2nd is the one I posted about on here last week having a lot of brood in the super that I was going to leave for winter.
All the brood had hatched with the exception of just a few still emerging bees. So, I thought I would remove the super and look into the brood box. It was packed really tight and when I pulled the end rack out I rolled a bunch of bees out and man did they work on me. Got several stings on both hands and arms.
Not feeling to proud of myself now. Ouch!


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Konrad Hurrell versus Sonny Bill Williams turned into a fizzer, like all of SBW's boxing extravaganzas.
But the dust had hardly settled on the fight that never was, than it was resurrected on Twitter via a language only partly familiar to those of us old enough to remember black and white telly.
"I respect that toks. My bad I was in the wrong," announced the current New Zealand heavyweight boxing champion.
Warriors hulk Hurrell, meanwhile, called all "Tweeps". Manu Vatuvei, who didn't play in the Eden Park NRL match between the Roosters and Warriors, also weighed in.
"Goodluck on yah nek game."
This was faithfully reported by the traditional media minus the old (sic) to denote original errors. Tweeting is now so commonly reported that to do that any more would lead to papers and websites with sic all over them, so to speak.
I can, to be fair, still understand most of this Twitter lingo, although if pushed I would have picked a Tweep as being a short furry thing from the The Hobbit. Having looked up Tweep on the net, I find it means a rookie Twitter user with a low number of tweets, although in tweet-land low is a very subjective word.
Twitter has changed many things in short order, including the public's access - perceived or real - to sports stars.
This is not to be scoffed at, even by those of us in the media game who have spent years begging unsuccessfully for the phone numbers of All Blacks, and asking for a bit more than five minutes to do interviews.
Blokes who didn't have time or were too shy (ie, they hated or distrusted the media) are now all over the net, detailing the minutiae of their lives, to the point that we are getting very close to bowel movement updates. For many fans, this is nirvana.
The mainstream media's faithful reporting of tweets violates what used to be fairly basic journalism principles, of course, but nobody seems to care.
For one, there is no secure evidence that the person quoted did actually write those words. It might be a hacker. It might be a manager. It might be a mate. Often they are ramblings rather than genuinely held opinions.
Second, the statements are largely reprinted unchallenged and unquestioned, not that this is anything new in sports reporting.
The answers might be bad enough, but what do you expect when the questions are fully loaded.
"Well, Dave, you must be disappointed to be 40 points down at a halftime, but you must be awfully proud of how your boys won those two lineouts."
Back to Tweeps-ville. Twitter-reliance encourages media laziness and is just another step towards abandoning any genuine direct contact between journalist and player, something that used to yield important contacts and allow slow and subtle forms of intelligence-gathering.
The under-resourced media is in a savage ratings game these days, one that apparently rates as a desperate fight for survival. Twitter's high-profile, controversial content can't be ignored. The mainstream media has been turned into something of a relay station.
In a nutshell, the loonies are over-running the asylum, having discovered they can control the delivery of their own sound bites. We are only at the gates of this revolution.
Who knows? Twitter and its siblings might actually become the mainstream in the not too distant future. The big stars learned long ago that they have a right to remain silent, that they can spout platitudes, that they don't really need the traditional media (although almighty television is usually irresistible).
This attitude extends all the way up to the Manchester United supremo Sir Alex Ferguson, who will even banish the mightiest of broadcasters for perceived slights and instead make pronouncements via his club's own channel.
Twitter et al mean the subjects are kings of this world, and they are taking to the new medium with relish.
Are we better off for that? It's a case of swings and roundabouts perhaps, to be a touch defeatist.
Or as I feel like saying: "Awg gobledy nek lol bro fibbly squat."


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Where is the boo boo? Shut your mouth and be proud of your work. It's lovely.
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Where is the boo boo? Shut your mouth and be proud of your work. It's lovely.
I can't see the problem! Looks wonderful to me!
Can't see it, don't stress, continue on ... Looks GREAT ...
Warm quilt hugs, Sue in CA
Life is a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death....Rosalind Russell
I do not see anything wrong either.
It looks beautiful to me!
Love the block! If it really bothers you maybe you could add an embellishment to that corner. Or have it be like others have suggested - your Amish mistake.
thank you, rush! we live in an area with quite a few amish and they have told me the same thing! they would never compare their work to God's. just another urban/ rural myth.
one thing i do think is true, comes from the egyptians. when they are making a textile they run a thread out the outside edge so that any negative thoughts or anger they might have felt while making the piece has a way out and does not go to it's new owner. i think that's a run on sentence, but i hope it's understandable.
The only bad days are the ones you don't get.
It sounds like no one looking closely at your block can see the mistake. I certainly think with the expertise of the ladies on this board, telling you it won't be noticed/we don't see it, forget about it. I still remember an early art class in college. We were all told to draw this table monstrosity, then we had to put our drawings up and the class had to critic the work. I was one of the first, and I said I thought it was off, crooked--my teacher a bit of a snooty guy, looked at me and said it is not off. It was well done. You could have knocked me over with a feather. We critic ourselves way too hard. You know, if this had been put up by anyone else you too would find no fault in their work.
Keep away from people who belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you too can become great. Mark Twain


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The room can accommodate 2 adults & 2 children. (For 4 adults please book 2 rooms) This spacious room is ideal for a family. Please tell us about yourselves before making a booking.
The check - in time is 2.00 pm and the check - out is by 12.00 noon. We keep to these times for the convenience of all guests.
Our home is located 10 minutes by taxi from Changi International Airport and bus, train and taxi services are within easy reach. We are also about 20 minutes walk from the beach and the fabulous East Coast Park. Other recreational facilities include shopping malls, cinemas and eateries of every description literally round every corner. You can get to the city centre within 15 minutes and 'happening' Orchard Road in 20. But our home itself is in a green haven of peace and quiet.
We have three rooms for homestay guests. They are very large, air-conditioned double rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Our room rate is Singapore Dollars 140 per room night and includes breakfast. Breakfast is your choice: western, vegetarian or local, home cooked or at the market where Singaporeans eat and shop and which tourists and visitors rarely get to experience.
We serve breakfast from 8.30am to 10.00am. However, if you wish to sleep in – there's coffee and tea available when you wake up.
Stay with us and enjoy the hospitality that has become our hallmark.
***Do drop us a message via the Wimdu messaging system to tell us more about yourself before making a booking so that we can consider your needs. Unfortunately we do not accept children under 7 years as our house is designed with lots of stairs making it unsafe for young children. However do talk to us if you need accommodation for your children.
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In the interest of environmental conservation, when the aircon is on, please keep the bathroom door closed. Please turn off the aircon and lights when you leave the room.
Some clothes that need washing? We'll do the laundry for SGD 10 a load. No ironing. The clothes will be folded or hung and placed in your room by evening, weather permitting.
Food in Singapore is irresistible to humans as well as ants, and other creepy-crawlies! So if you bring any food home, do store it in the fridge in the kitchen. Or ask us for an airtight container.
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We would thoroughly recommend you staying with Donald & Judith. They have a beautiful home and your every need is catered for. Beautifully comfortable beds, lovely hot shower,spotless presentation.Also it's just a short walk to the bus stop which drops you at the railway station where you can take the train into central Singapore.We bought a three day pass which worked out to be very economical. Our thanks to Donald & Judith for a most enjoyable stay.This accommodation comes highly recommended. Seniors from Melbourne Australia.
Great place to stay when you are in Singapore. We enjoyed the talks with Judith and Donald. The breakfast was excellent and the room was more than big enough for us. It is a little bit outside of the city but public transport system is available round the corner. All in all 5 stars!
A great B & B for two very hospitable and kind people, Donald and Judith. The day starts with a delicious breakfast every day you get something else to eat. And the day ends in a nice spacious and clean room, with private bathroom, a good bed. From our bedroom window we had a view of city. The B & B is in a very nice neighborhood and within walking distance (15 minutes) to the beach and a food court where you can eat. The metro station is within walking distance (15 minutes), and you stand by metro within 15 minutes in the center of Singapore. A place where we love have become. At our next visit to Singapore we go again with Donald and Judith overnight.
Een geweldige B&B van twee zeer gastvrije en lieve mensen, Donald en Judith. De dag begint met een heerlijk ontbijt, elke dag krijg je wat anders te eten. En de dag eindigt in een mooie ruime en schone kamer, met eigen badkamer, op een goed bed. Vanuit ons slaapkamer raam hadden we uitzicht op stad. De B&B ligt in een zeer mooie wijk en op loopafstand (15 minuten) naar het strand en een foodcourt waar je heerlijk kunt eten. Ook het metrostation ligt op loopafstand (15 minuten), en met de metro sta je binnen 15 minuten in het centrum van Singapore. Een plek waar we verliefd op zijn geworden. Bij ons volgend bezoek aan Singapore gaan we weer bij Donald en Judith overnachten.
it was very nice!
I am lactose and gluten intolerant but Judith and Donald went out of their way to accommodate my food allergies. They were scrupulous in ensuring that no milk products or wheat was served for my breakfast and made special meals for me like vegetarian bee hoon and rice porridge. Thank you Judith and Donald! As for the place, the rooms are luxurious and the dining fit for a king. If you don't stay here, you're definitely missing out on warm hospitality, excellent food, 5 star house and genuine service from the heart. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
The accommodation was superb! Judith and Donald were fantastic hosts, nothing was too much trouble for them. And the breakfast every morning is worth waking up to. We feasted on in-season tropical fruits like mangosteens and longans. Recommend highly. Beautiful home plus bus-stop nearby. East Coast Road shops and eaterys, cafes 5 minutes walk down. Also Siglap Centre with a pharamcy 5 minutes walk away. Could not ask for better place to stay.
Judith and Donald take care and pride in their hospitality. Effortlessly, quitly (in all senses of the word) and attentively you are taken care off with wonderful food (fresh from the fruit stand), information (paper and local knowhow) and a very warm and interested kindness.
There are not enough stars to indicate how good our stay was with Judith and Donald. They are the world's greatest hosts and we could not have been treated any better. Everything was top notch and handled personally. They are a wonderful couple and we felt like we were family. They are experts on the area and were extremely helpful in getting us acclamated to the area. How could it have been better? It could not have been any better.
Judith and Donald were very helpful and lovely-helped with every inquiry and willing to accomodate!the house is beautiful,the room was very clean, matrass very comfy,quiet night sleep!great breakfast.great internet.close to bus/station.15min to center.great neighboorhood.you will enjoy your stay!
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Why didnt Wilson play more than 2 snaps in the 2nd half? He broke off that huge run....but why did AB get 30 carries even in junk time? Just letting him pad his stats, or what? Personally i didn't care or anything, but it is odd, considering AB is an injury risk anytime he moves. lol
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Thanks, yes, the more you draw the more you learn
Before i made this thread i didnt draw a lot of human figures, so im learning a lot from it. Anatomy, drawing different poses... its really difficult, i will get better in a while.
I changed some details and colours, this is the final version...no more changes, even if i want always to return on drawings to add more..
I tried to go for a "dreamy" atmosphere, if i had more time i would like to add landscapes as background but it would take a lot for every drawing then, and i would never go ahead on the requests
I woke up and changed idea again about the colours:
This is (really!) the final version, and in original resolution too, the other was resized
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Oh wow, you're drawings look amazing.
If you want to, feel free to draw my character, if you're getting too busy or there are too many requests I understand as well. ^_^
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Oh, thank you sooo very much! It's beautiful!
I love the colors you gave Uni's mane and tail. I think I'm going to make a real life picture of it too. Grazie mille, Giulia, sei un vero artista nella vita reale. Ciao.
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The details of the cases discussed in "To Throw Away Data" are summarized here. These examples are not intended to represent all the evidence in these incidents, but to demonstrate the nature of the copying.
1a. From an old Wikipedia article on the simplex algorithm, revised on September 11, 2004:
In 1972, Klee and Minty gave an example of a linear programming problem in which the polytope P is a distortion of an n-dimensional cube. They showed that the simplex method as formulated by Danzig visits all 2n vertices before arriving at the optimal vertex. This shows that the worst-case complexity of the algorithm is exponential time.
1b. From "Roadmap for optimization," by Yasmin H. Said and Edward J. Wegman, in Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews, Computational Statistics (a journal for which Wegman and Said were two of the three executive editors), first published online July 13, 2009:
Klee and Minty3 developed a linear programming problem in which the polytope P is a distortion of a d-dimensional cube. In this case, the simplex method visits all 2d vertices before arriving at the optimal vertex. Thus the worst-case complexity for the simplex algorithm is exponential time.
Said, Y., and E. Wegman. 2009. Roadmap for optimization. Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews, Computational Statistics 1:3–17. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wics.16/abstract
In Wegman and Said's text, the variable is different (d rather than n), and the superscripting in 2n is lost.
2a. We await permission to reprint the version of Miroslav Holub's poem that appears in the Times Literary Supplement in 1977, "Brief thoughts on maps," which is the subject of the plagiarism case at hand. In the interim, below is the poem's second stanza.
This version was translated by Jarmila and Ian Milner. The full text of the poem can be found in this PDF (a full link is shown at the end of this paragraph). A few notes: The site linked to is not affiliated with American Scientist. The word "despatched" is spelled as it was in the Times in the stanza below, but its spelling is modernized in the PDF. Otherwise, the version in the PDF is faithful to that which appeared in the Times. The definitive version of the poem, which is less widely available, appears in Miroslav Holub: Poems Before and After, translated by Ewald Osers. http://www.ephemeraweb.org/journal/6-2/6-2basboell-graham.pdf
The young lieutenant of a small Hungarian detachment in the Alps sent a reconnaissance unit out into the icy wasteland. It began to snow immediately, snowed for two days and the unit did not return. The lieutenant suffered: he had despatched his own people to death. . . .
Holub, M. 1977. Brief thoughts on maps. J. and I. Milner, trans. Times Literary Supplement. Issue 3908:118. February 4.
2b. Except for a few minor differences, the bulk of this paragraph from Karl Weick's article "Substitutes for strategy" is a verbatim reproduction of the Milners' translation of Holub's poem. In a text composed of 144 words, there are 6 differences. (In addition, Holub's line breaks are eliminated in the Weick paragraph). Weick does not reference Holub, nor does he use quotation marks:
Definitions not withstanding, I can best show what I think strategy is by describing an incident that happened during military maneuvers in Switzerland. The young lieutenant of a small Hungarian detachment in the Alps sent a reconnaissance unit out into the icy wilderness. It began to snow immediately, snowed for two days, and the unit did not return. The lieutenant suffered, fearing that he had dispatched his own people to death. But the third day the unit came back. Where had they been? How had they made their way? Yes, they said, we considered ourselves lost and waited for the end. And then one of us found a map in his pocket. That calmed us down. We pitched camp, lasted out the snowstorm, and then with the map we discovered our bearings. And here we are. The lieutenant borrowed this remarkable map and had a good look at it. He discovered to his astonishment that it was not a map of the Alps but of the Pyrenees.
Weick, K. E. 1987. Substitutes for strategy. In The Competitive Challenge: Strategies for Industrial Innovation and Renewal. D. J. Teece, ed. Cambridge, Mass.: Ballinger. pp. 222–233.
Although we are most concerned with the Milners' translation of Holub's poem, we are thankful to Bloodaxe Books for permission to reprint Ewald Osers's authoritative translation, which appears, for reference, below.
Albert Szent-Gyorgi, who knew a thing or two about maps,
by which life moves somewhere or other, used to tell this story from the war, through which history moves somewhere or other:
From a small Hungarian unit in the Alps a young lieutenant sent out a scouting party into the icy wastes. At once it began to snow, it snowed for two days and the party did not return. The lieutenant was in distress: he had sent his men to their deaths.
On the third day, however, the scouting party was back. Where had they been? How had they managed to find their way? Yes, the men explained, we certainly thought we were lost and awaited our end. When suddenly one of our lot found a map in his pocket. We felt reassured. We made a bivouac, waited for the snow to stop, and then with the map found the right direction. And here we are.
The lieutenant asked to see that remarkable map in order to study it. It wasn't a map of the Alps but the Pyrenees.
—Miroslav Holub
Holub, M. 2006. Poems Before and After. E. Osers et al., trans. Northumberland, England: Bloodaxe Books.
You can find this online at http://www.americanscientist.org/issues/num2/appendix-plagiarism-in-papers-by-edward-wegman-and-karl-weick/1
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Last night John fell asleep, so i gave him a Ray Charles wakeup. He was completely blind in the morning.
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A dash of coincidence provoked Margret Wander's relatively quick entry into Doomtree, the hip-hop crew whose "Wings + Teeth Tour" comes to the Middle East a week from Saturday. Back around 2003, the MC who now goes by "Dessa" was not much of an MC. Instead, she dedicated her time to Minneapolis's slam-poetry community. After she joined up with Why?'s Yoni Wolf as part of a hip-hop outfit called Medida, Wolf tossed her a few CDs that served as primers on underground rap. Among one batch of discs, a record by Minneapolis hip-hop collective Doomtree piqued her attention. The CD-R had a handmade cover featuring a dead bird with X's for eyes.
"It stood out from the others, probably because of its amateur recording techniques," says Dessa by phone from the city she still calls home. "You can hear people giggling before a track starts. You can hear a door slamming in the background. Those ambient sounds made it sound like an artifact. It sounded genuine." Intent on finding out who Doomtree were, she prodded for information. Turned out, most of them shared a house only a couple of doors away from her.
At first, Dessa got to know the Doomtree gang simply as friends. Breaking into that circle couldn't have been easy. The tight-knit collective of rappers and producers had grown out of high-school friendships. P.O.S. (a/k/a Stefon Alexander), Doomtree's best-known member, places the group's founding around 2001, and which point there were no huge plans about a future as a label. Producer Lazerbeak (a/k/a Aaron Mader) recalls that the crew initially banded together for just one album.
During her first show with Doomtree, Dessa did a spoken-word piece over a vinyl track spun by former crew member MK Larada. Her original musical collaboration with the group was a "trip-hoppy ballad," and it took her at least six months, by her estimate, to get the whole rap game and technique. But her new friends saw potential. One night after a show, they convened in their living room and asked her to join. "It was midnight on a weekday," she remembers, "and I got so excited that I called my mom."
Dessa's invitation despite her limited rap experience is typical of Doomtree's unorthodox angle. This is artisan hip-hop constructed mostly by folks who took odd avenues into the genre. Alexander was part of a hardcore band called Building Better Bombs; Mader was part of the indie-rock outfit the Plastic Constellations. Cecil Otter, an MC, was a semi-pro skateboarder. The current members of Doomtree — Otter, P.O.S., Lazerbeak, Sims, Mike Mictlan, Paper Tiger, and Dessa — aren't all hip-hop outsiders, but the novel backstories don't hurt. There's some bold unorthodoxy at work here. Although Dessa doesn't speak for the group, she freely admits to finding mainstream rap's tropes — money, women, clubs — "boring." That attitude makes Doomtree especially appealing to the atypical hip-hop listener.
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Forrester's Cheryl McKinnon dives deep into the power of Content Management Interoperability Services in this report, which finds that:
- CMIS has progressed beyond vendor hype and solves real business problems
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- Compliance with any standard can be inconsistent from product to product. Verify vendor claims to ensure investments in new or upgraded systems meet your needs.
We see Alfresco's commitment to CMIS shining through in this report, as it notes that:
- [ADP] selected Alfresco as the ECM platform, largely due to its maturity with CMIS and commitment to the standard's evolution.
- A high-profile US Department of Defense office embarked on an infrastructure modernization initiative...
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JONESBORO, Ark. (2/14/13) –The Arkansas State University men's basketball team had four players reach double-figure scoring as the Red Wolves knocked off archrivalUALR, 86-62, this Thursday (Feb. 14) in a Valentine's Day battle for first place in the Sun Belt Conference's (SBC) West Division at the ASU Convocation Center in Jonesboro, Ark.
Arkansas State led from start to finish as the Red Wolves built a 16-point halftime advantage in the instate rivalry matchup and outscored UALR 21-5 in points off turnovers to move into the top spot in the SBC's West Division before a crowd of 4,625 fans.
ASU's win gives the Red Wolves a half-game lead atop the SBC West Division standings with four regular-season conference games remaining. Arkansas State improves to 16-9 overall and 10-6 in conference play as the Red Wolves won for the fifth time in their last six appearances.
The Red Wolves received a 20-point, 13-rebound performance, both game highs, from senior forward Brandon Peterson. Peterson recorded his ninth double-double of this season and missed equaling his career single-game points high by a point. Junior guard Ed Townsel tallied 15 points off the bench while junior forward Kendrick Washington and freshman guard Cameron Golden each totaled 11 points.
"No question this was our best game of the year from start to finish," said ASU head coach John Brady. "Our ability to make baskets and stop them made a huge difference in the game. I'm proud of our team in that we took care of the ball and did what we needed to do."
A-State held UALR to only 37.7% (20-53) shooting for the game while the Red Wolves hit on a season second-best 51% (26-51) of their shots, highlighted by draining54.2% (13-24) in the second half alone.
Both Josh Hagins and John Gillon netted 11 points apiece for UALR, but were the only two Trojans to reach double-digit scoring. Will Neighbour pulled down six rebounds for UALR, which outrebounded the hosts 31-30 for the night. For ASU, Kendrick Washington contributed six boards and Trey Finn grabbed three caroms.
Arkansas State led by double digits throughout the entire second half. UALR cut ASU's lead down to 12 points with 14:13 to go before the Red Wolves answered by going on an 8-0 spurt to go up 60-40 with 11:55 remaining. A-State maintained a lead of no less than 20 points the rest of way as the Red Wolves ended a three-game series losing streak to the Trojans.
The Red Wolves led 21-8 with just under 13 minutes remaining in the first half after scoring eight straight points to open the contest. ASU managed to increase its lead by 24 points at 39-15 on a pair of Brandon Peterson free throws. UALR was able to trim the margin down to 15 points with 34 seconds left on a pair of Josh Hagins' free throws as a result an ASU technical foul. Trey Finn, who had nine points in the opening frame, made the front end of a two-shot foul on the Red Wolves' end to give the hosts a 45-29 lead at intermission. Brandon Peterson keyed the A-State attack in the first half with team highs in both points (11) and rebounds (seven). ASU connected on 48.1% (13-27) of its shots in the first 20 minutes while the Trojans made 35.7% (10-28) on their side of the floor.
Arkansas State will seek to maintain its hold on the top spot in the SBC West this Saturday (Feb. 16) as the Red Wolves square off against the ULM Warhawks inMonroe, La. A 4 p.m. (CT) start is scheduled for the conference contest at ULM's Fant-Ewing Coliseum.


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Remaking this classic high-calorie, high-fat pasta sauce was a great success. By adding fresh breadcrumbs to the pesto, we were able to use much less oil. The pesto still coats the pasta nicely and its herbal flavor remains intense and vibrant. Parsley is more than just a garnish—it's a rich source of carotenoids and vitamin C.
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Put a large pot of lightly salted water on to boil. Toast walnuts in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring, until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool.
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Tear bread into large pieces and pulse in a food processor to form fine crumbs. Add parsley, garlic and the walnuts and pulse until finely chopped, scraping down the sides as needed. Add yogurt and oil; process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
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Even better, I got to shoot in one of the most photographer-friendly venues I've ever encountered. Security was friendly, the pit was spacious, and there was a nifty indent on each side of the stage so I could shoot from the wings of the stage. And while I was restricted by the typical three-songs-and-out rule, security allowed me to stay in the shooting area to watch the rest of the show.
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From the paved courtyard, two entrances are leading into the roadside wing of the house. A fully equipped kitchen, a limestone bathroom in a modern fashion and a large sitting room are located here. Behind, two bedrooms and a bathroom are installed. The wellness area provides relaxation in the steam bath, the vitalizing shower and in the resting zone. A fitness room is possible. The first floor of the roadside wing is housing a spacious suite with bedroom, sitting room and bathroom.
The main entrance leads into the gardenside wing. A large sitting room with open fireplace, an adjacent dining room and a fully equipped kitchen are located here; a master bedroom with a large wardrobe and one bathroom are situated behind the sitting room.
The garden wing is housing the gallery that may be used as a library as well as three bedrooms. Two bathrooms are possible. The roomy conservatory overlooking the magnificent garden and the vineyards beyound is one of the highlights. A spacious lounge area is located at the outdoor pool. The garden wing is complete with a big terrace.
Outdoor pool with lounge area
Wellness area (steam bath, vitalizing shower)
Garage for two cars
Wine cellar (old & capacious)
Partially furnished
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Garden, orchard
Fitness room possible
Situated in a green and tranquil neighbourhood of the 19th district, the bus line 39A connects the property with the inner city (via Sievering directly to the Heiligenstadt railway station with subway connection). Coming from the city, pristine nature can be reached quickly. Hhence, all advantages of city and nature are ideally combined with this property.


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<p>Beautiful Playmates of the 1950s pose for the sexy Playboy shoots by cult film director Russ Meyer in this installment of Playboy Retro. </p>
In last week's Playboy Retro, we looked at some of the glamour girls of old Hollywood who appeared in the pages of Playboy in the 1950s and 1960s. One of the bombshells featured, Marguerite Empey, actually did two shoots for Playboy—the second pictorial was shot by the famous film director and photographer Russ Meyer.
Russ Meyer wrote, directed, produced and edited over 25 "sexploitation" movies packed with action, comedy and bare breasts. At the height of his popularity in the '60s and '70s, Meyer's films like Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! and Beyond the Valley of the Dolls were considered mere titillation for men, yet his critical reputation actually grew after his retirement in 1979.
Later critics and fans such as Quentin Tarantino (who considered remaking his own version of Faster, Pussycat!) and Roger Ebert (who got his start in the movies as a scriptwriter for Meyer) reevaluated his work for its groundbreaking strong female characters, satirical elements and as a working model for the independent film auteur.
Before he became the king of camp cinema, Meyer made a name for himself in the 1950s shooting gorgeous still photography with gorgeous girls as his subject. In 1955 he shot his wife (at the time) Eve Meyer for the June issue of Playboy. With her figure clocking in at 39D-25-35, Eve epitomized what would become known as a "Russ Meyer Girl"—that is, busty and curvy with a devilish glint in her eye. Eve was one of the most popular pinup girls of the decade; see for yourself in this week's Playboy Retro gallery why Meyer, and the whole nation, found this sultry babe so captivating.
{"pbembedwidget":"gallery","id":"14901","size":"large","alignment":"left"} Screen siren and free spirit Marguerite Empey came back to Playboy as Miss February 1956 for a Meyer photo shoot that celebrates everything that is wonderful in the female form. Marguerite was such a Russ Meyer Girl, she lived her life as wild and unrestricted as one of his onscreen characters. Have a taste of the vintage classic and naughty "cheesecake" style with our selection of the hit pics of 1956.
Take in the gallery above from the glory days of the pinup and appreciate the early work of a genius who had an eye for beauty.


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Oregon AFL-CIO holds biennial convention in Bend
Union members discuss gay marriage, Oregon's driver card law
BEND - Gov. John Kitzhaber and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) were among several speakers in Bend Saturday at the Oregon AFL-CIO' convention.
The organization drew about 300 union members from across the state to it biennial convention at the Riverhouse Convention Center.
Delegates representing Oregon unions met to set policies, discuss issues and hold informational sessions on how to start unions.
Spokeswoman Elana Guiney said topics of special interest to the group leading up to next year's election are voting for gay marriage and supporting Oregon's new driver car law, which allows people without proof of legal presence in the U.S. to obtain a Oregon driver's license.
"(It's all about) rebuilding our middle class, growing our economy and building a stronger state," Guiney said. "We really want this to be the stronger state we think it can be, and there's going to be some good ways to make sure that happens on the ballot."
Guiney said the Oregon AFL-CIO formally voted Saturday afternoon to endorse Sen. Merkley's re-election campaign.
More information: http://www.oraflcio.org/


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Michael T. Ghiselin
THE SUPERORGANISM: The Beauty, Elegance, and Strangeness of Insect Societies. Bert Hölldobler and Edward O. Wilson. xxi + 552 pp. W. W. Norton, 2009. $55.
Bert Hölldobler and Edward O. Wilson, whose book The Ants won a Pulitzer Prize in 1991, have now come out with a magnificent book about social insects in general, The Superorganism. It represents evolutionary natural history at its very best, providing a rich description of how such creatures as ants and bees engage in the struggle for existence. The details are often astonishing, but the real strength of the work lies in how those details are put together. Toward the end of the book, fascinating historical accounts reveal how the various groups of ants originated and how and why they have diversified through time. Such narrative history is possible only because of the contributions of systematic biologists.
Although well written and adorned with many remarkable photographs, the book is really a scholarly one aimed at a broad, but erudite, audience. I would not discourage younger students and nonscientists from reading it, but they should be forewarned that they will encounter daunting technical passages. For although the authors have made an admirable effort to explain the technicalities in plain English, there is no getting away from the fact that they are addressing some of the most profound and difficult questions that have ever challenged evolutionary biologists: What are the basic units into which life is organized? What role do such units play in the economy of nature? How are societies constructed? What do we mean by a society in the first place? At the heart of their analysis is the concept of the superorganism—the idea that a colony of social insects is the equivalent of an organism, made up not of cells and tissues but of "closely cooperating animals." The superorganism is one step up from the organism in the hierarchy of biological organization.
One of the most striking features of insect societies is that they contain "neuter castes" of organisms that do not reproduce (worker bees, for example). That created a problem for Darwin, who conceptualized his theory of natural selection in terms of one individual outreproducing other members of its species. He solved the problem by saying that it is individual "families" (in this case, individual colonies), not just individual organisms, that reproduce differentially. Darwin treated groups composed of organisms—families, tribes, colonies—as units that get selected. In the case of the neuter castes, he reasoned, it is an advantage to such communities to have sterile members who spend their time and energy working for the prosperity of the colony as a whole rather than bearing offspring. The very Darwinian idea that selection can take place at supraorganismal levels as well as among individual organisms provides much of the philosophical substrate for Hölldobler and Wilson's book.
What Darwin referred to as the selection of families is one version of what has been called group selection. The term leaves something to be desired, because multicellular organisms are groups of cells, and biological species are groups of organisms. Life exists as a hierarchy of wholes made up of parts. What goes on at any given level is both similar to and different from what goes on at the other levels. Only species speciate, but their multiplication resembles that which goes on at lower levels. Thus we find fission and budding occurring in speciation, just as they do in cell division and in the formation and fragmentation of colonies.
It is a commonplace, alas often neglected, that organisms do not evolve; rather, evolution is something that happens at the populational level. But organisms do have ontogenies. Functional specialization and division of labor between the parts of larger wholes are found at many levels. So if we want to understand the general principles and laws of nature that apply to the living world, it helps to make comparisons between levels, not just within them.
There is an ancient tradition of comparing all sorts of things, including the world as a whole and human society, to organisms. It has played a major role in religious and political belief systems. In objective natural science, however, such comparison should be carried out in a critical fashion. The mere fact that both an atom and a eukaryotic cell have a nucleus is not good evidence for the notion that all matter has life (hylozoism). Nonetheless, analogies—even far-fetched ones—may play a useful, heuristic role in science if they lead us to ask interesting questions. One important question we might ask is whether treating social insects as superorganisms provides us with an appropriate or "natural" classification of life in general.
The rationale for the superorganism view is straightforward enough. A unicellular organism can transform itself into a multicellular one by incorporating additional cells into its body, and a multicellular organism can transform itself into a multiorganismal one by investing itself with additional organisms. (To be consistent, then, perhaps we should call multicellular organisms "supercells.")
A serious objection to treating societies as organisms in more than just a metaphorical sense is that the organism is the basic unit of physiological autonomy, whether it consists of one cell or many. Furthermore, with minor exceptions, multicellular organisms are genetically homogeneous, whereas insect societies are genetically heterogeneous. This fact turns out to be much more important than was once believed.
In a chapter on the division of labor, Hölldobler and Wilson list a number of "functional parallels" between insect societies and organisms. Some of their analogies are rather far-fetched, and the list itself contains some clumsy logical mistakes. Cells are appropriately compared to colony members, but organs, such as gonads, are compared to castes rather than to the colony members that are instances of those castes. The different castes are like the different types of cells within an organism; to get the real equivalent of an organ, the caste would have to be organized into "teams"—functional units composed of more than one member of the caste. Another item on the list is sensory organs, the functional parallel for which is the "combined sensory apparatus of colony members." But I cannot find anything equivalent to an eye or an ear in the admirably detailed descriptions that the authors provide. They place the organ systems in the organism in parallel with the corresponding functions that are carried out by the components of the colony. For instance, the equivalent of the nervous system is not a system of parts that are specialized for conduction and processing of information, but rather "communication and interactions among colony members." The comparison of embryonic growth to sociogenesis (the growth and development of the colony) is fairly successful, because both of these are processes in which new properties are realized. However, that kind of ontogeny might also be compared to economic development. The skin and skeleton are compared to the nest. As an invertebrate comparative anatomist, I am hard pressed to find anything in the nest of an ant that corresponds to the integument of a tapeworm or the coelomic cavity of an echiuran. Such nests may have some walls and buttresses, giving protection and mechanical support here and there, but the edifices seem rather more like the barns and storehouses of a family farm.
However stimulating the exercise of viewing insect societies as superorganisms may be, there are excellent grounds for viewing them as Darwin did: as families. Those grounds are to be found in the science of economics. The economic reason for having more than one organism participate in an enterprise is not far to seek. By combining their resources, a pair of organisms can save on fixed costs. Just as human roommates might share a toilet and a telephone, the foundresses of an insect society might share the entrance to a burrow. But when such an arrangement gets set up, there can be problems with free riders and absconders. Any costs of competing among the members of the group will have to be subtracted from the productivity of the whole and the reproductive success of its parts. The most straightforward way to achieve reproductive success as a component of a superorganism is to be the gonad and have somebody else serve as the kidney. But that raises the question of how the "somatic organs" (that is, the workers) are induced to forgo reproduction. One possibility is kin selection, which means that by aiding relatives they attain reproductive success of a less straightforward kind.
Thirty-five years ago, when I first commented on such matters, a particular version of kin selection was a very popular explanation for the reproductive behavior of social Hymenoptera (the order that includes ants, bees and wasps). These animals are haplodiploid: Unfertilized eggs, which are haploid (having just a single set of chromosomes, all derived from the mother), become males, and fertilized eggs, which are diploid (getting one set of chromosomes from the mother and another from the father), become females. If the mother in a colony mates only once, then the members of the family are all very closely related. That circumstance was thought to further the evolution of self-sacrifice by the members of the colony. To me it was obvious from the outset that something was wrong. Most important, termites (Isoptera), although social, are diploid. Furthermore, most lineages of Hymenoptera are solitary. So haplodiploidy is neither necessary nor sufficient for the evolution of sociality.
Therefore something else has to be involved. One such thing is the principle of parental exploitation, which states that when Mom packs the lunch box, Junior eats what is good for Mom. It involves coercion, and plenty of evidence for coercion is presented in The Superorganism. Another possibility is group selection, which Hölldobler and Wilson now prefer to kin selection, although they seem not to be of one mind about it. Hölldobler has maintained that kin selection and group selection are really the same thing from a different perspective.
But the mere fact that organisms and societies can evolve by various selective mechanisms is not the whole story, for it does not tell us the fundamental reasons that ants and termites live social rather than solitary lives. Those reasons are to be found in economics—in the science that concerns itself with how resources are utilized and allocated. The Superorganism goes a long way toward providing the answers; I was particularly pleased to find the division of labor so often invoked and so richly documented.
The hymenopteran emphasis leads to a certain amount of parochialism, though, and to the neglect of some relevant literature. Adam Smith might well have been cited on the point that the division of labor saves time that might be spent in switching from one task to another. And his idea that the division of labor is limited by the extent of the market might have been applied to discussions of colony size. Furthermore, there are advantages to combining labor as well as to dividing it. Again, Adam Smith drew attention to the combination of teaching and research. Darwin's ideas about the division of labor owed much to Henri Milne-Edwards, to whom he dedicated one volume of his great monograph on the Cirripedia. In On the Origin of Species, Darwin writes
The advantage of diversification in the inhabitants of the same region is, in fact, the same as that of the physiological division of labour in the organs of the same individual body—a subject well elucidated by Milne Edwards.
This extrapolation from political economy to the economy of nature created the modern science of ecology. I might also mention Babbage's idea that the division of labor provides opportunities for putting diverse talents to work.
It is a virtue of good scientists to change their minds as knowledge advances. Wilson has changed his mind substantially with respect to both the concept of the superorganism and group selection. In Sociobiology (published in 1975), he predicted that that new discipline would swallow up other disciplines, including economics. The Superorganism makes it abundantly clear that the opposite is happening. Sociobiology is becoming a minor branch of bioeconomics.
Hölldobler and Wilson are admirably restrained about drawing human implications from their work; they merely suggest that some interesting and important lessons might be learned. Given the role that the superorganism notion has played in the literature of political ideology, though, they might have warned their readers not to take such analogies too seriously.
Michael T. Ghiselin is Senior Research Fellow at the California Academy of Sciences. He is the author of Metaphysics and the Origin of Species (State University of New York Press, 1997), and he and his collaborator Guido Cimino are completing a book on the evolution of chemical defense in opisthobranch gastropods.
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Dinner with Mei-Ling: The Perfect Picnic Date
Playmate Mei-Ling Lam gives you start-to-finish instructions for a romantic picnic.
The perfect date can be stressful on many levels! You want it to be simple yet just elaborate enough to land the next date! We women always say it's the small things that matter (until we unzip your pants). So why not a picnic? It's easy, it shows off your creative side and it's intimate. Perfect for the first kiss too!
A few points to keep in mind when preparing for the date.
Fingers or forks? There is no rule that says you have to eat with your fingers, but there are some pros to it. I would love to have a man feed fresh fruit to me! It's juicy, wet and probably going to lead to something else.
Hot or cold? If you're planning a picnic, I'm sure you have checked the weather. Don't pack foods that can't stand the heat, like sushi and prepared sandwiches — they will spoil! Be sure to bring cold packs if it's hot out.
Impress with creativity. A picnic is not the place for a fancy dinner. Stick with simple ingredients and keep it affordable!
Sandwich bar? Perfect idea for many reasons! Give your date a choice of meat (roast turkey breast or smoked salmon) along with toppers like tomatoes, onions, pickles and even grilled portobello mushrooms. Instead of the usual iceberg lettuce, step it up with spinach, watercress or arugula. If you want mayonnaise, pack it in a small container and place over a bigger container full of ice to ensure it stays cool. Guacamole is another great choice for a spread (package the same way as mayonnaise).
Veggies? YES! Carrots, celery, broccoli, bring it on! They are fresh, easy to serve and always a favorite!
To grill or not to grill? Assuming you have a grill at hand, it's a good option. If you choose to do burgers, pre-form the ground chuck so you're ready to throw them on the grill. Hot dogs are always a great option too, very easy! Don't forget the condiments and again, ICE PACKS, ICE PACKS, and more ICE PACKS!
Chips anyone? Yes, please! Chips will never get old. They're the perfect snack for a picnic or BBQ. You have many flavors to choose from…and if you're bringing guacamole, pick up some tortilla chips too!
Drinks? Always pack a few bottled waters, maybe a thermos of sweet tea, and my favorite for a picnic would be peach sangria. YUM!
Dessert is a must! Again…keep it simple! Fruit is ideal. I love whole strawberries sprinkled with sugar — the perfect way to wrap up your date and to show her just how sweet she is.
Picnic Essentials
A blanket…to keep your date warm. Unless you can think of other ways to make that happen. The basket, of course, to carry all your goodies. An ice chest for your cold ingredients or PLENTY of cold packs! Serving utensils, if necessary. Small plates, cups and napkins. A romantic touch…Pack candles along with a small vase filled with flowers. Set up some music to set the mood.
Guacamole Recipe:
4 ripe avocados 1 lime, juiced ½ medium red onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 1 vine-ripe tomato, diced 1 big handful fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped ¼ tsp. ground cumin ¼ tsp. chili powder Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Halve and pit the avocados; scoop out the flesh with a tablespoon into a mixing bowl. Mash the avocados with a fork, leaving them a bit chunky. Add the remaining ingredients and fold everything together to gently mix.
Lay a piece of plastic wrap right on the surface of the guacamole so it doesn't brown and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
My favorite Peach Sangria recipe:
1 bottle white wine (Spanish table wine) 3 oz. brandy 2 oz. triple sec 1 cup orange juice 1 cup pineapple juice 2 ounces simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water, brought to a boil for 2 minutes in a small saucepan and cooled — leftover syrup can be stored in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for 1 month) 3 oz. white peach puree (peel peaches, remove pit and puree in a blender with a small amount of water) Fresh peaches, oranges and apples, sliced
Place all ingredients in a pitcher and stir to mix. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or up to 48 hours. Serve over ice.


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Banana Joe, an Affenpinscher, took the top prize at the 137th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Tuesday night. Runners up at the Best in Show competition included an old English sheepdog named Swagger and a Portuguese water dog, the same breed as President Barack Obama's dog, Bo.
"He's won a lot of big shows, but not like this one," said Banana Joe's handler, Ernesto Lara.
Judge Michael Dougherty was impressed by the little dog's turn on the green carpet. "He was on the minute he walked in," Dougherty said. "He's in perfect condition, perfect body," he added.
Also on Tuesday night, Savannah Livingston was named Best Handler in the Junior Showmanship Finals. The category is open to young people ages 9 to 18. They're judged on how well they handle their animals. Savannah's dog is a black cocker spaniel.
Westminster, Old and New
The Westminster Kennel Club dog show is the second-oldest continuously running sporting event in the United States. The first show was in 1877. The light bulb, the car and the basketball had not yet been invented.
Since its start, Westminster has been held at New York City's Madison Square Garden. This year for the first time, however, the show's daytime events were held at a different location in the city. A total of 2,721 dogs representing 187 breeds and varieties competed. Two new breeds added to the show this year were the treeing Walker coonhound and the Russell terrier.
People from across the country and around the world came to New York to be part of the big show, including Suzanne Percello, of Connecticut. She called Westminster a must-see for dog lovers. "This is the bucket list," she told TFK. "This is definitely the Super Bowl of dog shows."
Click here to view photos from the show: http://www.timeforkids.com/photos-video/slideshow/2013-dog-show/79111


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Flameless Gold Beaded Wax Pillar Candle
- Overview
Fill the room with the warm glow of our flameless candle. Just as beautiful when unlit, it sparkles with tiny beads embedded on the real wax surface.
- Made of a wax exterior with LED center.
- Adorned with plastic beads.
- The candlelight, with timer function, is powered by the batteries housed inside the plastic container located in the base of the candle.
- On/off switch.
- Faux wick features a realistic amber flicker to mimic the light of a real candle.
- Unscented.
- Requires two C batteries (1,000 hours; batteries not included).
- Dimensions & Care
- Pillar Candle: 4" diameter, 4.5" high
- Pillar Candle: 4" diameter, 8" high
- Requires two C batteries (1,000 hours; batteries not included).
Operating Instructions
- Programmable timer.
- For desired start time, press green button to turn candle on.
- Press and hold down the green and white buttons simultaneously for six seconds until the candle blinks.
- Count the number of blinks near the top of the candle; each blink represents one hour of candle time.
- Release both buttons when number of blinks equals the candle "on" time you desire.
- If settings are not changed, the candle will turn on at the same time each day.
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Dell Home, via its Member Purchase Program, offers the LG 65" 4K 2160p WiFi IPS LED LCD Ultra HD Smart Television, model no. 65UH6150, bundled with a $400 Dell Gift Card for $1,097 with free shipping. Assuming you use the gift card, that's tied with our expired mention from three days ago and the lowest price we've seen. (It's the best deal now by $401.) It features a 3840x2160 (2160p) native resolution, HDR Pro (LG's in-house support for HDR10), IPS panel with edge-lit LED backlighting, WebOS Smart TV (with access to Netflix, Hulu Plus, Pandora, etc.), 802.11ac wireless, USB, Ethernet, and three HDMI inputs. Deal ends May 30.
Note: Dell's MPP is available to select groups, including students, government employees, military (active and retired), credit union members, and health care workers.


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Report: Mechanical Locks to Remain Popular With End Users
IHS forecasts mechanical locks will have a positive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8% from 2013 to 2017.
By SSI Staff · April 22, 2014
AUSTIN, Texas — Despite access control systems increasingly driving the adoption of electronic locking devices, deployment of mechanical locks is not projected to weaken during the next few years, according to IHS. The research firm forecasts mechanical locks to have a positive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8% from 2013 to 2017.
While access control is driving the penetration of electronic locking devices such as electromagnetic locks, electric strikes and electronic locks, most applications still require a mechanical lock override in the case of a power failure or system error. Consequently, the trend toward more access control systems only limits the growth of mechanical locks in the medium-term; it does not necessarily replace them, says Adi Pavlovic, a security and building technologies analyst at IHS.
Additionally, for many end users the cost of an online electronic access control solution remains cost prohibitive and therefore they continue to rely on mechanical solutions. Although electronic access control solutions remain expensive, more end users are seeing the value of being able to control access rights securely and efficiently, monitor door status in real time, create audit trails and the ability to lockdown all doors immediately in the case of an emergency. As a result, Pavlovic says, electronic access control solutions are still forecast to have stronger growth rates than mechanical locks globally from 2013 to 2017, both in terms of revenues and units.
The mechanical lock industry itself is experiencing an increased penetration of Chinese suppliers into the international markets. These lower cost suppliers are increasing their market share in EMEA and the Americas, which is influencing the average sales price (ASP) of mechanical locks downward regardless of rising material costs. Chinese suppliers are more prevalent in price sensitive regions such as Eastern Europe and Latin America, but are increasing their partnerships with sister companies in the U.S. and Western Europe. The ASP for mechanical locks globally is anticipated to decline 0.6% from 2013 to 2017 as a result, according to Pavlovic.
Overall, the mechanical locks market is slated for positive growth in the medium-term, with strong construction activity in emerging markets and the BRIC countries continuing to drive demand for mechanical locking solutions. However, more mature market such as the U.S. and Europe, will see more of an impact by electronic access control systems, but cannibalization should be minimal in the medium term, according to Pavlovic.


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Xavier Dolan in Elephant Song: TIFF Review
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Xavier Dolan's duelling enfant terrible and wunderkind personas have become his trademark, often overshadowing his immense talent. Remember, this 25-year-old won the Cannes Jury Prize for his fifth film, Mommy, in May, but barely eight months earlier, he bit back at an unflattering review in The Hollywood Reporter, tweeting, "kiss my narcissistic ass. Full Story
You boo, he takes his clothes off
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Oh Brooklyn. You gave him a reason. I mean, he never really needs a reason. But now he's just made it his thing. So Justin Bieber was at Fashion Rocks last night. As he stepped on stage to present with model Lara Stone, the crowd started hissing. In response, he took his shirt and pants off, then did a few lunges in his underpants. Full Story
Drama anywhere, any time
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This is why I keep comparing Justin Bieber to Lindsay Lohan. Because it's ALWAYS something. It's always chaos. There's always drama. And it's never their fault. JB went home to Stratford, ON for Labour Day long weekend. He had Selena Gomez with him. They spent time with the family. Full Story
Selena & JB: long weekend in Canada
No doubt about it now. Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber are back together. It's been two weeks. By their standards, that's like 6 months. The two were photographed getting off a private jet two days ago in Canada. So I guess JB is spending the long weekend at home. For her, it's a risky decision. Full Story
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Rihanna and Drake met up at a club last night in New York. It's the first time they've been out together publicly since they broke up (again) in April/May. Can they be "just" friends? It's never worked out that way before. But it's a good thing that they keep trying, right? Or is it a bad thing because the more they keep trying, it's kinda like Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber? Or maybe it's because she wants to see if she can get his "anaconda" up higher than Nicki Minaj. Full Story
These two. Again.
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez were seen at a movie theatre earlier this week. Then, last night, he posted this photo on Instagram after they went to Bible class together: And the caption: "Right now, everything else is a blur. Full Story
Dear Gossips,
Some dude in Russia was fishing the other day when he came upon a bear. Just as the bear was about to attack him, his cellphone went off…playing Justin Bieber's Baby. Read Full Intro
8 years quietly
Diane Kruger and Joshua Jackson were photographed walking around NYC yesterday. Cute dress. Would be cuter if the top was smocked. Smocking is forgiving. That said, she wouldn't need it. You know, these two have been together since 2006. That's 8 years now. Almost a decade. I didn't realise, did you? If someone were to ask me off-hand how long, I'd probably answer off the top of my head, maybe 3 or 4 years? 5 tops? It works for them. Full Story
Almost a dad
Pacific Coast News
It was exactly a month ago when it was reported, accurately this time, that Eva Mendes is pregnant with Ryan Gosling's baby. Though they've not officially confirmed the news, there's been no denial either, and the fact that Eva went right back into hiding says it all. Word is, in July, she was about 7 months. Full Story
Justin Bieber from behind
This is my favourite thing that happened today. Maybe my favourite thing that will happen all week. That's what Justin Bieber posted on Instagram a couple of hours ago. Now shake off your old lady for a minute. Try. Try to not be old. Instead, you're 20. And this is stepping up to you from behind. Full Story
Famous people are f-cked up in a way we'll never understand or relate to. There are exceptions though. Imagine you're in an on-off toxic situation with a young pop star. You grew up in the business yourself. You had to support your family. Your value system is warped by Hollywood and, ostensibly, social media. Full Story