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Vancouver Vegan Business Association brings together plant-based entrepreneurs
With vegan businesses on the rise in Vancouver, Cera Rivers would rather see local plant-based entrepreneurs working together than driving each other out of business.
Rivers is the owner of Fairy Cakes, an East Van vegan cupcake shop that opened in March 2012. The previous year, seven vegan establishments opened in Metro Vancouver. One new vegan eatery has already started up this year, and another is on the way.
"I think the demand for vegan goods is definitely growing, and with that the amount of vegan businesses grow," Rivers told the Georgia Straight by phone. "It's wonderful, and we want to see them all prosper."
On Monday (April 22), Rivers organized the first meeting of the Vancouver Vegan Business Association. According to her, the informal group arose from discussions in the community and is open to all vegan organizations in the region.
Held at Gorilla Food's forthcoming second location in the Downtown Eastside, the meeting drew representatives of restaurants and shops—including Chomp Vegan Eatery, Eternal Abundance, Karmavore, and Nice Shoes—and the nonprofit groups Earthsave Canada and Elephant in the Room.
"We're all working at a common goal," Rivers said. "Yes, the more businesses that pop up, the more we kind of go, 'Oh, we have competition now.' There's nasty competition, and there's friendly competition. We can work together with our competitors, and not create that animosity. Competition is good for business, so we'd like to use it to our advantage to help everybody."
According to Rivers, the association will be setting up an email list and a Facebook group for members. She noted entrepreneurs at the meeting discussed possibilities such as cross-promotion, joint purchases of supplies, sharing kitchen space, and hosting vegan markets.
Rivers is happy to have a forum in which to get to know her fellow vegan business owners, and share information and advice.
"We're slowly toppling over that whole 'vegan food is tasteless and it's bland and gross'," Rivers said, referring to a common misconception. "We're all working toward spreading awareness and really sharing this vegan message, so that we all benefit from it."
8 Comments
Apr 24, 2013 at 9:08am
I'm glad to see this movement spreading across the whole lower mainland ... although, I work downtown & quite surprisingly, there is a real lack of good, creative, tasty vegan-friendly establishments (aside from just ordering from a regular menu "sans meat") ... seems Commercial Drive won the jackpot on this.
Apr 24, 2013 at 10:52am
Seven new vegan establishments last year!?! That is really impressive. At this rate of increase, we could reach a tipping point for the general public. Glad to see the vegan businesses are able to work together, too.
Apr 24, 2013 at 12:33pm
Great to see the healthy, compassionate demand for eco-conscious plant-based offerings growing in a big city like Vancouver. And vegan enterprises engaging in mutual aid can only enhance this important movement ... a good example of the ethics inherent in practising a vegan lifestyle, and an inspiration!
Apr 24, 2013 at 1:42pm
The high rent rates in downtown may be a reason why small scale vegan businesses refrain from choosing those locations.
Apr 24, 2013 at 1:42pm
I just got cupcakes at Fairy Cakes over the weekend--they were amazing! And since Nice Shoes was next door, I stopped in and got a new cookbook.
Apr 24, 2013 at 5:22pm
Get Fairy Cakes' cheesecake! It is AMAZING! =)
Bethany Kasey
Apr 24, 2013 at 8:03pm
My sister and I made a raw vegan apple pie from the Gorilla Food's Recipe book! oh my goodness it is a yummy treat: http://yummyvegancreations.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/we-found-some-beautif...
Apr 29, 2013 at 4:52am
The word you're looking for is "coopetition" - a collaborative competition, that grows the (vegan) pie rather than competing to have a bigger slice of the pie. Great stuff!


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SheSkis - 3/8
Hello Everyone......as I look at the weather forecast for the next two days, I feel really blue since any organized SheSkis activity from Timber Ridge just isn't going to happen any more this season......it sure was a short one for us!!! Maybe NEXT year, we'll get to go twice as long to get in all the fun things we had planned.
For those of you who still want to ski on your own please feel free to start from Timber Ridge, the Single Track Parking Lot on Supply Rd. or the Vasa Trailhead. I wouldn't recommend that you go in to The Rock using Strombolis Rd. as it is deeply rutted right from the get go; getting stuck is highly likely!
I DO HIGHLY recommend that you RSVP to me ASAP ( at least no later than Sunday night, 3/5) whether or not you're going to join us on Wed., 3/8 at The Red Mesa @ 6:00 PM for our annual "Graduation Party" End of the Season Celebration. The folks at Red Mesa treat us really well by seating us in the side room; letting us order what we will from the regular menu and have individual checks!
Some of you have already let me know your plans for the 8th, so you don't need to repeat your RSVP!
Good Food +Good Folks = GOOD TIME! I hope to see each of you there next week......Linda
SheSkis - 2/22
Hello All....
With these warm temps and rain last night and even warmer temps predicted for tomorrow, we will not have a "formal" SheSkis" on Wed., 2/22.
For those of you who wish to, you may still go to Timber Ridge, the Vasa Trail Head on Bartlett, or the Single Track Parking Lot and ski from any of those spots. We just won't have anything organized or anything planned in the Lodge and you're on your own.....that being said, please take your cell phone with you and preferably ski with at least one other person. Be sure to let someone know where you'll be skiing and about how long, too.
Things will be dicey for the following week, 3/1, weather-wise, so stay tuned for that...
HOWEVER, please put Wed., Mar. 8th on your calendars for our annual get together at Red Mesa...details to follow, but they have taken really good care of us in the past - individual checks, order anything you want from the menu, etc. We'll probably gather at 6:00 PM for that, but I will let you know......
SheSkis - 2/15
Mother Nature has given us a beautiful sunshiny day, but it's not so good for the skiing, grooming, etc.!
The long range forecast calls for colder temps and snow for Wed., so let's do this to take the best advantage of the snow we do have...this week could be it...I hope NOT, but looking ahead to next week may bring us into the 50's!!
We'll have several options for a great evening regardless, rather than tying up a presenter....
As groups.....
1) Skiing skate or classic to Rock - about 14 K
2) Skiing skate or classic to Jack Pine - about 9 K
3) Skiing skate or classic around Special K - about 6K
4) Skiing skate or classic inside Timber Ridge - about as many K's as you want
OR don't ski and stay in the Lodge to enjoy each other's company.
Please plan to bring a snack and/or beverage to share since everyone seems to enjoy that a lot! Also, plan to back in the Lodge by 7:00 PM so all can be on their way home by 8:00.....
Sending out congratulations to those of you who either participated or volunteered over the weekend in Vasa's Festival of Races!!!! I know we were well represented!! SheSkiers ROCK!!!!
Hope to see you Wed., 2/15...should things deteriorate, I will send an additional email, otherwise, see you then!
Happy Valentine's Day to each of you!
SheSkis - 2/8
Hello all....
Happy SUN day today!!!
For Wed. night, weather permitting, we'll go on a destination ski and have beverages and snacks afterwards in the Lodge!
Your choice of destinations all leaving promptly from TR Lodge @6:00PM:
1) The Rock
2) Jack Pine - just to it, not through it!
3) Special K
4) As many loops around Timber Ridge as you can
Just plan to be back in the Lodge @ 7:00 pm with a snack and/or beverage to share.....service ware provided...
See you then...watch for an email around noon on Wed., should weather become an issue.
SheSkis - 2/1
Hello All....FINALLY we actually get to ski, so let's do that on Wed., 2/1 @ 6:00 PM at Timber Ridge!!
Afterwards, in the Lodge at 7:00, there is the possibility of chair massages tentatively arranged by Deb Johnson!
We'll have a cookie tray and IF we can get a couple of you to help, we can have a bowl of hot soup! Please let me know (231-409-5683) if you can assist by heating the soup at Timber Ridge before hand, serving and cleaning up (ie. washing the pots and pans, etc.) after......
This coming Sunday will be a busy day at Timber Ridge with the annual Women's Winter Tour starting at 10:00 and going until about 1:30/2:00......Please go to the web site......womenswintertour.com for all the super details of the fun day and to register for it.....rates are higher on Sunday, so for a great time, register soon! We could have a SheSkis contingent if someone will be point person to do that (ie. serve as a gathering spot and set up a time/place to meet you)...I would, but I do have a previous responsibility at my church that am that I must honor....so, again, let me know if you can serve in that capacity! Otherwise, just sign up and go have a blast!!
See you Wed with your skis!!!
SheSkis - 1/25
Once again, Mother Nature has decided that there just won't be snow by Wed. night for us.....Women's Community Night at Timber Ridge has been postponed.....keep your fingers crossed for NEXT week!
Looking ahead to Sunday, 1/29, WeSki needs some inside helpers from 2:30 until 5:30 to assist with that program...PLEASE let Linda Deneen know at 231-409-5683 if you can give a hand to this fun session for everyone involved and have some great soup, too!
SheSkis - 1/18
Mother Nature is not being too kind to the skiing community lately, but we will still meet in the Banquet Hall for "Carpet Skiing"!! Wear your tennis shoes, bring your water bottle and dress in layers for active indoor activity! See you at Timber Ridge at 6:00 PM ready to go!!! No snacks tonight; we'll save that for a ski evening!!
SheSkis - 1/11 - Canceled
Once again, Mother Nature has dealt us a low blow.....no classic track at TimberRidge and poor driving conditions for the evening has forced yet another postponment...we'll have Lesson Night NEXT week, 1/18...see you then!
SheSkis IS CANCELLED FOR WED., 1/4/17.....SEE YOU NEXT WEEK FOR LESSON NIGHT #2....STAY SAFE AND WARM!
AT LONG LAST.....Plans for Wes., 12/21
Hello All SheSkiers!!
Yup, this is THE NIGHT...Lesson Night for all skill levels in both skate and classic - you do have to choose one, though!
Plan to be ready to go out at 6:00 pm @ Timber Ridge with your group and instructor and be back into the Lodge at 7:00 where we'll thank them with a toast and celebrate the season a bit! Please bring a finger food snack and/or beverage to share.....
Special Announcements:
1) WeSki is in need of instructors...Please see Gussie on Wed. or contact Judy Vajda if you are able to help
2) Winter Trails Day is 1/7 @ TimberRidge
3) Instructors'/Coaches' Clinic is Sun., Jan. 8 @ Timber Ridge - it's free, but you do have to register - See Gussie or Ella, or again contact Judy Vajda (email@example.com)
4) Congratulations to SheSkis women who competed in the first Michigan Cup Race of the Season with many earning points for that coveted Michigan Cup!!
See you Wed night!!
Here we go for THIS week, Wed., 12/14...
I Hope your gear is all set to go! I spoke with Ella this PM; she said the base is good and we may even have set track by Wed.! Either way, we will be skiing!!!! Plan to be ready to get out on the snow by 6:00 pm @ Timber Ridge to take advantage of every moment!
This will be an "Open Ski Night", with no particular program set up...it will be wonderful to just get out there and ski. Those of you who are more experienced skiers, please offer to ski with someone who hasn't been on the snow as much as you have. NEXT week is Lesson Night, but we want everyone to have a great first time out on Wed. so take care of each other!
Whether you stay in the park, or go out on the Vasa Trail, please plan to be back in the Lodge by 7:00pm and please DO NOT GO OUT ALONE! It's more fun to go together anyway!! Remember to sign in before you head out, too.....
Wanted to let everyone know that we made $187.50 at the Clothing Exchange thanks to Connie Zoutendyk, and assistant, Cyndi Holiday for getting it organized for us. Special Thanks goes out to Peggy Wagner, Swix Clothing Rep and Carrie Baic, who sold her jewelry and hats! These snow angels donated back to SheSkis a % of their sales that evening. This income allows us to purchase our new business cards (thanks again, Marilyn Schulz and Alice Hauser) and to provide each "presenter" with a small gift card for sharing their expertise, but donations are always welcomed into the blue snowman jar to cover other costs that do come up - think snacks, beverages, etc!
Andrew Gorecki is offering several types of free clinics and assessments at Superior Physical Therapy - feet, back and shoulder issues are a few....contact the clinic for more information and to register for the sessions. If you're having problems, these clinics and assessments are highly recommended!
With an additional email, we have a plea for instructors for WeSki, so watch for that soon.
Speaking of soon, I look forward to seeing and skiing with you on Wed., 12/14 and then for Lesson Night on the following Wed.,12/21!
Here's the latest and greatest for this week - Wed., 12/7/16!
Laurie Coulter's mom, Deb Ross will lead us through some Circuit Training since we still can't ski!! This will start @6:00 pm Wed., 12/7 @ Timber Ridge. You should wear appropriate clothing to be VERY active for about 1/2 hr and bring your yoga/exercise mat and water bottle......why so short???
We're going shopping on THE RED DIRT ROAD! This is really a project that helps women in Cambodia earn money. They use foot pedal sewing machines (no electricity in their village) to sew lovely silk shawls, scarves, clutches, purses and more. Marie Eckstein will tell us more, but bring our Holiday Shopping Lists and your $$, or checkbooks to purchase these items and help these women!
We'll also hear a bit about the World Bicycle Relief Program that provides transportation in African countries mainly for women and the saga of Julius Achon, Olympic athlete from Uganda.
There will be refreshments, but you are invited to bring a fingerfood snackand/or beverage to share.....see you there
For this coming Wed., 11/30, plan on working out on your own and bring your $$$, or checks to the Banquet Hall at Timber Ridge for our Annual Clothng Exchange (aka Fund Raiser for SheSkis - it's our only method of income in addition to donations from SheSkis members - remember our Snowman Jar??). Please bring your gently used items for the "exchange" that will begin at 6:00 and close down at 7:00.
In addition to our stuff, Peggy Wagner, our area Swix clothing representative, is bringing her line of Swix clothing from last year to sell; 10% of what she sells will go back to SheSkis! She is bringing lightweight and insulated jackets and pants suitable for XC Skiing and other active outdoor winter sports. Prices range from $20-150.
Carrie Baic will also be bringing jewelery, hats and scarves that she will be selling with a %age to SheSkis!
This is an excellent way to weed out those items that are in great shape that you just no longer use; bring those "weeds" with you and go home with different duds!
That's it for this week....stay tuned for plans for 12/7....doubt we'll have snow to ski, but we will have a great time - guaranteed!!
SheSkis - 10/26
Get your Yoga gear together for Wed., 10/26! Plan to bring your yoga mat and water bottle to Timber Ridge at 6:00 pm; dress for activity and be ready to have an hour session with our own Carrie Baic, cerrified yoga instructor.
Last week, we did Hil Bounding and Nordic Walking...dirt to snow for ladies of all skill levels and ages....

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How Men Should Pack and Dress for Travel
Whether you are taking a vacation, heading out on a road-trip or being shipped away on another business trip, one question always arises; What Do I Pack? Typical worries follow; how many pairs of shoes do I bring, how many outfits will I need, should they be fancy or causal, what is the best way to transport sensitive items, such as toiletries and medicine?
Prior planning can make packing a travel bag just another small step in the traveling process and less of an epic pain.
Step 1: Make a detailed list and don't leave anything out, including toiletries, medications, and travel documents. Determine the amount of outfits you need. Pick clothes that you can easily mix and match, so items can be worn again. Check items off the list as you pack them to ensure you don't leave anything behind.
Step 2: Make sure you pack your clothes properly. We suggest rolling shirts to save space (unless you are going to a remote location without an iron). Pants should be folded in half and laid along the length of your travel bag. Shoes should be put in a plastic bag and placed on the side(s) of your travel bag. Use the insides of your shoes to pack socks. Toiletries should also be placed in leak proof bags and away from clothes. Liquid toiletries and laptops should be easily accessible at security if carrying-on a flight.
Step 3: To reduce volume, limit the number of shoes and bulky clothing you pack. We suggest wearing your bulkiest items on the trip to save travel bag space. Pack all liquid toiletries in 3.4 oz travel sized containers.


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Etude House Real Art Cleansing Oil Moisture
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on 6/9/2017 1:48:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I really liked this stuff.
It has a nice texture, removes all kinds of makeup and is easily washable with water.
It's my first cleansing oil, though. So I can't really compare it to any other.
on 3/24/2017 3:31:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm
Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Coarse
Eyes: Brown
i've used samples of this and it's really good! would love to try again - doesn't dry out my face, works fairly well - does sting a little when it gets in the eyes, though. there's also a fragrance.
on 1/17/2017 6:20:00 PM
Age: 44-55
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Brown
I am sitting on the fence for this one, with fancl, Innesfree , shu uemura sitting next to this in my bathroom.
This is cheap. Same as innesfree. The cleansing power is meh, just like shu. So I should forget this since innesfree and fancl have better cleansing power ( I wear water resist sunscreen everyday ). But innesfree will oxidize quickly ( with that oxidize oil smell) and fancl is getting expensive if not buying in Japan.
I will try perfect clean version as suggested by previous reviewer and decide .
If money is not a concern, will stick with fancl or ipsa. Great cleansing power cleansing oil.
on 10/31/2016 4:50:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Normal, Other, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
i freaking love this cleansing oil. i've used DHC and amorepacific in the past and i love this cleansing oil. i got it as a sample in one of my 3B boxes (an asian birchbox or ipsy that i recommend). it's really good for dry skin and isn't too watery. i use it in my double cleansing process before a foam cleanser (i rotate my foam cleansers). it's so good!!!
on 10/11/2015 3:32:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Dry, Medium, Neutral
Hair: Other, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Hazel
One of the better cleansing oils for the price. It's quite thick and makes for a nice massage when applied to dry skin. Just add a little bit of water and it emulsifies to a really generous lather. My biggest issue is rinsing. It takes a lot of work and even with a wash cloth I'd have to spend a lot of time and splashes, which resulted in me rubbing my skin a lot more than I'd like. That's really the only reason I haven't repurchased.
There is a tonne of product and lasts about 6 months using a pump each night. The pump is convenient and comes with a little stopper clip which makes it spillproof for travelling. As with all Etude packaging, the design is fun and I enjoy the concept. This product definitely requires a two-step cleanse and a bit of elbow grease, so if your skin isn't too sensitive and you've got a gentle cleanser that's good for removing oil to use after, I'd recommend it for all skin types. I gave the last third of the bottle to my friend with acne and she loves it as it's helped clear her skin up and leaves it hydrated and glowy.
on 9/8/2015 6:05:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Brown
UPDATE: how to MAKE your own cleansing oil:
Mix a base oil: grape, jojoba, almond, or any other non-commedgenic oil with polysorbate 80 in a 9:1 ratio (10% polysorbate 80, 90% base oil). If you want to, you can add A FEW drops of some kind of essential oil, but don't overdo it. The polysorbate 80 is what makes the oil emulsify with water. Always follow up with a foaming wash.
I think this is one of the best cleansing oils for the price, that I have had. One bottle lasted me for over 4 months, which I consider pretty good! Sometimes I cleansed my makeup off several times a day though, so I can see this lasting about a month more if you don't do that. I tried the Moisturizing oil, but also just bought the Perfect Cleansing one - will see if it's better. ***Update: the Perfect Cleansing one seems to be a little thinner, but also washes off more clean - there is some kind of 'Moisturizing residue' left after the Moisturizing type. Perfect Cleansing also seems to clean slightly better, but I wear very long-lasting makeup, so not everyone might need that. BTW: I bought the Moisturizing one on ebay, and the Perfect Cleansing from roseroseshop.com - a long-trusted seller that earlier sold things through ebay. End of update***
This manages to get even my water-proof makeup off, like MAC Pro-Longwear foundation, Estee Lauder Double-Wear, waterproof mascara, waterproof eyeliner (Artdeco Waterproof Pencil - a though one!), any lipstick type and consistency (haven't tried it on stains though, as my lips have been dry for some time). I always double-cleanse,so I wash this oil off with a mild foaming cleanser. I have not gotten larger pores or more black- or whiteheads while using this. I have sensitive skin, and this oil doesn't bother it the slightest
Other oils I've had are:
- Shu Uemura Ultim8 - did not like, because it didn't clean well enough, even though I cleansed it off with a foaming cleanser. My pores got clogged over time, especially when I didn't double cleanse
- L'Oreal Miracle Cleansing Oil - weak, and didn't remove my makeup properly
- Babor Hy Ol - the best oil effect-wise, but too expensive to ship to where I live, and isn't THAT special without the "oil dissolver" that comes with it. So, overall: expensive
- Garnier Micellar Water: did nothing to remove my water-proof makeup, and my sensitive skin can't handle to be scrubbed with cotton-balls
- L'Oreal Demaq Expert Elixir: great for non-waterproof makeup, but can be used up a little too fast IMO. Absolutely loved it when I was younger and didn't wear all-waterproof makeup. It has a quite strong smell though, so skip this if you're not OK with a lot of perfume
on 9/6/2015 5:55:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Hazel
This is an awesome cleansing oil that is effective and well packaged. There is nothing to fault about this, emulsifies well, gets everything off and is so much cheaper than named brands. The bottle is sturdy and 2 pumps gives perfect amount. I highly recommend this, its a high quality cleansing without the price tag. This is on the thicker side but spreads well, much better than western brands, after all it was the Koreans that invented this category. If I'm dry I don't follow up but its weather is hot or i'm acne prone, I will follow up with something else, but its not necessary. Give this a go, I've actually kept the bottle since I use it for other flimsy packaged stuff. I found this to be cheapest on eBay.
on 7/18/2015 9:31:00 PM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
This is my first attempt at cleansing oils, so I don't have any base for comparison, but I LOVED it!
It's a great makeup remover, it even removed waterproof eyeliners and water resistant mascaras with easy, although I wouldn't rely solely on it to remove really waterproof mascaras, just because I prefer to use as little rubbing as possible in the eye area.
I can take my time massaging my skin and it doesn't get sticky or tug my skin, feels really gentle and moisturising and once I start rinsing it off, it goes off like soap, doesn't leave any oil residue or squeacky dry feeling. It's magic!
And the price is lovely too!
on 1/25/2015 12:46:00 AM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Other
This is my go to face wash. It's moisturizing, but does not break me out. It's so gentle, but removes all traces of makeup or oil from my face.
I was really shocked that I liked it so much when I got it as a free sample from an order on etude's website. I thought I would never like a cleansing oil, due to a horrible experience with using a home-remedy involving castor oil...*shudder* But this product has proved to me that oils can be gentle and light enough to use daily.
Plus, the bottle looks cool sitting on my sink. It's a kind of opaque square yellow.
Etude just reformulated these, so I'm kind of wary of trying the new formulas.
on 8/24/2013 12:04:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Medium
Eyes: Brown
I didn't have a choice as I was stuck in Jakarta, Indonesia for an extended business trip and I ran out of my SKII cleansing oil. So I had to purchase something cheaper temporarily till I get home.
This cleansing oil is the more moisturising (or so it claims) from this line. Which I appreciate. However, the price is so much higher in Indonesia compared to the neighbouring countries. For the same price, I could've gotten SKII cleansing oil in Hong Kong. Sad.
It works well for removing even the more stubborn eye liner. Viscosity is similar to SKII and not as viscose as DHC or Shu Uemura. Does not sting. Does not irritate.
There are better brands out there but to each his own, right? Thing is, this does what its supposed to do without causing any more harm to the skin, as far as I can tell.
I would not repurchase as this is not my HG. Unless I am stranded in the Indonesian islands again without cleansing oil.
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HE who loves himself, is not able to love God. But he who does not love himself, on account of the overwhelming riches of the love of God (Eph 2:7), such a man loves God. And such a man never seeks his own glory, but that of God…
And so, if we ourselves would do as John the Baptist did, rejoicing in the glory of the Lord, let us begin to say ceaselessly: he must increase, but we must decrease (Jn 3:30).
Diadochos of Photiki (?400-?486), Ascetic Discourse, On Knowledge And Spiritual Discernment. Philokalia, Vol. I.
LET us crown in hymns of praise him who is called the greatest among the Prophets, who was chosen before the Apostles, the Forerunner of grace: for his very head was severed for the sake of the law of the Lord.
O THOU who didst baptise the Saviour, the brutal Herod grievously cut thee down, as thou didst tend the shoots of purity; yet in no wise had he the power to sever the judgments of thy tongue.
REVERED as she that hath quite swept away the curse upon the world in thy divine birth-giving, through thine intercessions O Lady, rescue thy flock, we implore thee trustingly, from all manner of dangers.
Exaposteilaria and Theotokion on the Feast of the Beheading Of St John The Baptist (August 29)


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Hawaii-based photographer Tara Michie is a creative force. With her days spent capturing images of surf, travel and fashion from her own unique perspective, her blog 'Ladyslider' is fuel for the imagination.
Mesmerised by the beauty of living in a paradise and inspired by her mother's family photo documenting skills, Tara's images are an eclectic reflection of her moods, stories and dreams.
"I like to focus on transitional moments, rather than those epic moments everyone remembers. Like the way a friend tosses her hair when she laughs, or a surfboard flying in the air after a wipeout. To me, the most valuable moments are those in-between or unseen," she muses.
We caught up with Tara to talk more about Ladyslider, Hawaii and her passion for working behind the lens.
Q: Tara, how did your blog Ladyslider come to be?
A: It's a blog that captures a surf, travel and fashion lifestyle from my perspective. I started it about 4-years ago and it is a constant work in progress. It has challenged me to be more creative, take more fashion risks [or, should I say, given me an excuse to spend more money on clothes!] and presented me with the opportunity to see my life from an outside perspective. I will be forever grateful for it all!
Q: Why the name 'Ladyslider'?
A: I wanted to have a name that translates my passions for surfing, lifestyle, fashion and travel. I guess 'Ladyslider' is the best I could come up with!
Q: What fuels your passion for photography? Have you always been an avid photographer?
A: I have always been a very visual and creatively driven person. Growing up in such a beautiful place it's hard not to be, and the people around me have always been especially inspiring. My mom was an artist and an incredibly creative person. When we were growing up, she always made us watch old films and go to art museums with her. She also took beautiful, candid photos of my sisters and I when we were young – we have bins and bins of family photos! I think that has a lot to do with my interest in photography and the creative field generally.
Q: Tell us about some of your recent work.
A: I work with different companies to create original, lifestyle photos for their brand [to pay the bills]. I also do other work including creative direction, branding and a little graphic design. But my main focus has been to create images that are pieces of fine art. It's a work in progress.
Q: How do you describe your photographic vision?
A: I capture moments that are unique and unexpected. I try to tell a story with my photos, especially if there are multiple photos I take that fall into the same concept.
Q: What messages are you trying to convey through your photographs?
A: I'm just trying to share my own point of view. More recently, I've tried to be more thought-provoking and perhaps satirical with some of my photos.
Q: How do you go about choosing subjects to photograph?
A: Sometime my photos are premeditated [I have an idea in my head and want to perpetuate it visually] or I'll see a candid moment and simply capture it.
Q: You live in Hawaii! What's it like living in a place reminiscent of paradise!?
A: It's easy. Natural. Life in Hawaii is about enjoying the people and place around you, rather than striving for success and accomplishment. It's easy to enjoy the simple life when you live in such a beautiful place; you can forget about all the other stuff.
Q: Describe a typical day for you.
A: I wake up [slowly], make coffee or meet friends at a coffee shop, check the waves, go on a beach walk with my dog Annie, surf, shoot some photos, check emails and work late into the night on my computer.
Q: What do you do to stay healthy and grounded?
A: I surf, go on beach walks and eat healthy. I try to stay active, have time to myself and buy local.
Q: If you had to describe your lifestyle in a sentence, you would say…
A: It goes through its own seasons; from mellow and easy-going [usually at home] to spontaneous and adventurous [when I go on a trip].
Q: Besides photography, what other activities do you enjoy dabbling in?
A: I love to surf, travel, paint, swim with sea creatures, go camping and on hikes, hang out with my plants and build online shopping carts!
Q: You say on your blog that your passion for the creative field stems from your background in fashion. Tell us about some of the things you did in fashion before starting Ladyslider.
A: I didn't do a whole lot, but I went to school to study fashion design and eventually worked as a personal assistant for a couple of different jewellery/accessories companies.
Q: What does fashion mean to you?
A: As a consumer, it's a form of self-expression; art. It's also about translating someone's creative vision into your own lifestyle.
Q: Your perfect day would be…
A: Swimming in warm ocean water, perfect peeling point breaks, surrounded by good friends, good food, and experiencing something or somewhere new.
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Miso-Maru is made with Miso (fermented soybean paste) and dried ingredients. You can pre-make batches of Kawaii Miso balls.
They look just like chocolate truffles XD yummy!!! Perfect to carry out with Bento box :)
All you do is pour some hot water over it, whenever you want, to instantly enjoy a bowl of Miso soup!
Miso-Maru (Miso Soup Balls)
Difficulty: Super Easy
Time: 10min
Number of servings: 10 pieces
180g (6.4oz.) Miso
5g Dashi powder
5g dried Wakame seaweed
2 tbsp. freeze dried scallions
10g freeze dried vegetables
1. Put all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
2. Divide it into 10 portions and roll them into balls.
3. Finish with your favorite coatings and/or toppings.
Coatings/Toppings Ideas:
Fu (Japanese dried wheat gluten)
Tororo Kombu (thin sheets of dried Kombu)
Aonori (green laver)
toasted black sesame seeds
toasted white sesame seeds
diced almonds
You can keep them in the fridge for a week, in the freezer for a month.
Place 1 Miso-Maru (bring back to the room temperature) in a bowl and pour 160-180ml of hot water over it to enjoy :)
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Beautiful high street finds
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Lovely selection!ReplyDelete
Hi dear, I really like your finds, especially the mint sweater! I adore that color!:) Happy friday, kisses! xoReplyDelete
That dress is so nice. Have a great friday.ReplyDelete
Gorgeous photograph, and I love those trousers.ReplyDelete
The beaded clutch is so cute and I love those white pants. I would gladly welcome a pair into my wardrobe this spring. :)ReplyDelete
Unbelivebly nice prices....and SOoooooooooooo fantastic style,Natalia!!!ReplyDelete
Wish you a very wonderful weekend~:-)))*
Как же красиво!ReplyDelete
What a romantic look for a Friday, Little Rus! Have a lovely weekend :)ReplyDelete
These are indeed so pretty! I just love that dress and floral blouse. Can Spring come next week please!ReplyDelete
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That pastel pink dress is a beautiful cut and shape! Amazing piece for that price!ReplyDelete
love the first shot! nice post and blog my dear!ReplyDelete
fajne inspiracje! :))ReplyDelete
Very beautiful finds, I think the British high-street is always full of gorgeous bargains!ReplyDelete
I love the beaded clutch, the necklace and the platform sandals :)
Have a nice weekend!
pretty set!! that girl was in Gossip girl, right?ReplyDelete
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bellissime tips!ReplyDelete
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Чудесная подборка! Скорее хочется весны, что-бы примерить эти прикресные цвета!ReplyDelete
Adoro queste immagini!!ReplyDelete
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Amazing, I can tell we have similar tastes, I've been obsessing about most of these stuff on Polyvore. Also, that editorial with Clemence is one my favourites , and that photo-sublime!!!ReplyDelete
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Loved this post, loved the outfit too and the colors :)ReplyDelete
I love that mint sweater, and the blue shoulder bag. They's be great together too.ReplyDelete
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How sweet is this please and the picture: I like it so much, it´s so cute!ReplyDelete
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Swooning over every one of your picks, something so beautifully romantic about this pink dress matched with mint.Thanks for your kind words over at mine. Have a wonderful weekend hun!ReplyDelete
The pink dress is gorgeous! It looks better here then on the official webshop :PReplyDelete
these are definitely mix n matchable natalia! the prices are awesome too! hahaha i would want everything. love the pink/blush dress in the middle. fabulous purses, floral necklace and top! get them ALL! hahahaReplyDelete
Nice stuff! I especially like that mint sweater and the peach dress!ReplyDelete
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Beautiful look and also nice set! I love the necklace! Thx for the nice comment! Follow you:)kisses chrisReplyDelete
I really love these pieces :)ReplyDelete
Especially accessories :)
I have browsed a couple of your posts and I really like it so I followed you :D
Come check out my blog if you have some time and maybe follow me as well via GFC or facebook :)
Anyways, I'll be coming back to your blog because it's really lovely :)
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Amazing choices :) I love the high street and I can't wait till the weater improves so I can start wearing pieces like the mint and pink sandals!!ReplyDelete
Those floral heels are beautiful!ReplyDelete
the photo is soooo pretty. love the color combination you picked. really pretty. Loving your blog and following you. I hope you follow back.ReplyDelete
Loooove pastel clothes!!!ReplyDelete
Great selection, want that sweater and sandals!
The mint jumper and the floral top is my fave here. Love how you dissected the inspiration shot and picked the best pieces to sport. Brill act! So glad I clicked on your comment that led me back to your blog, your posts' contents are info and image juicy so expect to be seeing some regular comments from me. I've just posted up one my most PROVOKING outfits featuring Erdem's runway printed neoprene coat and matching heels, do tell what you think on the craziness and l hope it entertains ;)ReplyDelete
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Summer School Week 23 - 30 July 2017
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Residence address: həm'ləsəm' House, 2525 West Mall, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1W9, Canada Telephone: 1-608-822-3304
Check Visiting Canada for documents needed to enter Canada.
TAC Summer Events 2017 are being held at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. The main campus of the University of British Columbia, commonly referred to as UBC, is located on Point Grey, a headland that also encompasses Pacific Spirit Regional Park to the east and is edged by beaches to the north and west. The nearest airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR) located on Sea Island about a 30-minute drive to the southeast of UBC campus.
Match-making for taxis and ride-sharing in rental cars:
If you would like to share a taxi or can offer space in a rental car from or to the airport,
- preferred email address for contact;
- whether Vancouver is your first point of entry into Canada;
- flight details for arrival in YVR (date, airline name and flight number, departure city, arrival time at YVR);
- flight details for departure from YVR (date, airline name and flight number, departure time, destination city);
- which event you are attending (TCW, SS, TCW & SS);
- names and number of people in your travel group;
- number of available spaces in your car.
Attendees arriving (or departing) on the same day and within an hour of each other will then be "introduced" by Alison via email to make all further arrangements directly with the other party, including how to contact each other in the event of travel delays while in transit.
Traveling to UBC by private vehicle from south or east of Vancouver
Entering Canada from the Peace Arch Border crossing between Blaine, WA and Surrey, BC (1 hour, 54 km to UBC):
US Interstate Highway 5 becomes BC Highway 99 on the Canadian side. After 45 km Hwy 99 crosses the Fraser River at Oak Street bridge and become Oak Street. Turn left on West 41st Ave and drive 4.9 km, merge right onto SW Marine Drive and drive 5.3 km, turn right onto Agronomy Road, drive 2 blocks, turn right on West Mall, drive 2 blocks and həm'ləsəm' House (the residence) will be on the right.
From Trans-Canada Highway 1, Port Mann Bridge, Coquitlam (1 hour, 45 km to UBC):
The Port Mann bridge has a toll; pay online at www.treo.ca within 7 days of crossing the bridge for reduced rate. Continue west on Highway 1 to Grandview exit (28B). Continue westbound on Grandview, which becomes 12th Ave, until Main Street (6.3 km). Turn left on Main St, right on 16th Ave. Continue on 16th Ave (7.3 km, 2nd roundabout), turn right on East Mall and drive 4 blocks, turn left onto Agronomy Road, drive 2 blocks, turn left on West Mall, and həm'ləsəm' House (the residence) will be on the right.
Traveling to UBC by rental vehicle from YVR
Go to YVR Car Rentals to see a list of companies with on-site rental cars at Vancouver International Airport.
From YVR Vancouver International Airport (30 minutes, 18 km to UBC):
Follow signs for Vancouver via Arthur Lang bridge, stay right on the bridge to take exit for Granville Street. Turn left on West 41st Ave and drive 4.9 km, merge right onto SW Marine Drive and drive 5.3 km, turn right onto Agronomy Road, drive 2 blocks, turn right on West Mall, drive 2 blocks and həm'ləsəm' House (the residence) will be on the right.
Traveling to UBC by taxi from YVR
Go to YVR Taxis for information and fares.
From YVR Vancouver International Airport to UBC: (30 minutes): Taxi stands are located on Level 2 of the Domestic and International Arrivals Area. The flat rate to ZONE 9-UBC is CAD$35, but confirm this with your driver first. Ask for West Mall and Thunderbird Boulevard intersection (north west corner) as the driver is unlikely to know the residence həm'ləsəm' House by name.
Returning to YVR: Returning to YVR will be metered, but should be a similar amount. Black Top 604-731-1111, Maclures 604-831-1111, Yellow 604-681-1111, Vancouver 604-871-1111, #TAXI (#8294) or the eCab app. Reserving ahead is recommended.
Traveling to UBC by Public Transit from YVR
From YVR Airport to UBC: (1 hour): Follow the signs for Canada Line, best accessed from Level 3, between the Domestic and International terminals. Purchase Fare ticket for 2 zones ($2.85 or $1.80 senior) + the YVR fee ($5) charged only when leaving the airport. Keep your ticket!
Board the Canada Line (runs every 6-7 minutes) and go 5 stops to Langara-49th Street. Transfer to the westbound '49 UBC' bus at street level (runs every 15 minutes), and get off at 2nd to last stop – Westbrook Mall at Agronomy Road. Then it is a 4-block downhill walk along Agronomy Road or Thunderbird Blvd to West Mall to həm'ləsəm' House (the residence).
Returning to YVR: Walk up to the same place to catch the 49 bus going the other direction, or start at the UBC Bus loop behind The AMS Nest for several options of buses that connect with Canada Line.
UBC Residence and Parking
TAC Summer Event residents will be housed in the Totem Park residential area of campus in həm'ləsəm' House, corner of Thunderbird Boulevard and West Mall (2525 West Mall, Vancouver, V6T 1W9). See the Totem Park map.
Once at the Residence: Use short-term street parking on West Mall to unload and register. From there, turn left (east) on Thunderbird Blvd and drive 4 blocks to the Thunderbird Parkade, on the left. Buy your parking pass for this parkade online, ahead of time.
Parking Permits: Short-term street parking is paid at meters. At the meter or with Honk Mobile parking app, cost is $20 per 24 hours.
For Parkade parking, purchase a parking permit online, ahead of time, for best rates. You will need 1 week + 3 days for TCW+SS, 3 days for just TCW, 1 week + 1 day for SS.
For detailed instructions on creating an account and purchasing permits, download UBC Parking Permits.
Or start at UBC Community Parking , select Manage/Purchase Permits and follow links to set up a Guest Login to create an account; you will need to enter your driver's licence information. Don't try to do this on your cell phone.
Sight-seeing around Vancouver
Taxis (see list of companies above) from UBC to downtown Vancouver charge about $40. Call ahead, though sometimes taxis wait near The AMS Nest (venue for dancing and lunch).
By public transit: If you plan to use the bus to travel around Vancouver, buy a pass at the Airport and preload it with $20. Fares will be cheaper, and you won't need change. Catch all buses from behind The AMS Nest (venue for dancing and lunch) to go across Vancouver or to downtown, Stanley Park, or beyond to North Vancouver for Capilano Suspension Bridge or Grouse Mountain. Try the Translink Trip Planner at http://tripplanning.translink.ca/


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Have you got a competitive streak in you?
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Don't know where you fit?
Below is a chart that will show you what skill level is suggested for each match. If you want to get better at a competition, we suggest the corresponding courses.
If you are really wanting to get into the move and shoot, practical shooting competitions, come shoot with us at ASI. This is a great, friendly way to get into competitions that are a little faster pace.
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Knock em down! We put a fun spin on a classic match of shooting Bowling Pins. It's a double elimination style shoot with some challenges mixed in. Come try it out!
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Need a little incentive to get into competition shooting? With Group Therapy, no matter your skill level, you could possibly win a gun every month! What could be better than that?
Don't you just love that instant gratification of hearing a report when you shoot? We have steel competitions where you will race to be the first one done or race against the clock!
Not into centerfire, but really like competition? We have a bunch of variations of centerfire matches just for rimfire shooters. Click below to see all the competitions you can participate in!
We host GSSF matches in 3 week strings starting on the 2nd Tuesday in May. This is an opportunity to shoot a match and potentially win a gun! Come in, shoot, and have a blast!


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The Acura MDX has long held an enviable position in the mid-size crossover market — more refined than the entry level Japanese and South Korean models, but not as expensive as its German counterparts. As such, it is a popular choice for those seeking both value and a certain level of luxury and performance in a seven-passenger SUV.
Now thanks to a significant face-lift, the 2017 Acura MDX should sell better than ever before. Gone is the last trace of the polarizing "shield" that dominated the top of the front grill, replaced with the first of the company's more open diamond pentagon grills. The hood, front federal, headlights and rear end are new, too, all crafted to give the MDX a more substantial appearance.
But all the good stuff remains intact, including the smooth and powerful 3.5-liter V6 and the available Super-Handling All-Wheel Drive system that, well, helps the MDX handle super on slippery roads. Together with the Sport setting that comes with the nine-speed automatic transmission, they combine to made the MDX one of the, well, sportier mid-size crossovers on the market. And it also drives well when set in in the Comfort or Normal modes, too.
Inside, Acura continues to offer a level of luxury that is hard to distinguish from more expensive competitors. The interior materials are first rate, the fit and finish is excellent, and the genuine wood trim that came on our test model was the height of tastefulness. The dual display screen set up reduced the number of control buttons and knobs considerably, helping the dash look clean and relatively simple.
The 2017 MDX does not come in different trim levels but is available with three packages that add or combine different features — the Technology Package, the Entertainment Package and the Advance Package. Out top-of-the-line test model came with the Advance Package, which included most of the technology and entertainment upgrades, and added such welcome features as a Surround View Camera system and heated and ventilated perforated premium leather front buck sport seats. The overall result was nearly up to the highest European standards, for a lot less money.
The two Captain Chairs that make up the second row in the Advance Package may have eliminated one seat, but they made the passengers feel pampered. And the third row of seats is reasonable for a mid-size crossover, and produces an impressive amount of additional cargo space when folded flat.
All versions of the MDX come with the Acura Watch safety package as standard equipment. It is as advanced as practically anything on the market and includes everything from Adaptive Cruise Control to Collision Mitigation Braking and Lane Departure Warning system to help drivers stay out of trouble without being too intrusive.
One feature that takes a little practice is the console-mounted shifter that consists of buttons that must be pushed or pulled to select the right gear. It works fine once you figure it out.
Our test MDX was also remarkably quiet on the road, a sign of its high level of engineering and quality construction. Our overall impression after a week of mixed driving was very positive, especially considering that much of our driving took place during heavy fall rains that caused localized flooding and landslides in our part of town. But the 2017 Acura MDX never seemed to notice as it plowed through standing water during our daily commutes and recreational drives.
For those looking for a well-built crossover SUV that seats up to seven and is still fun to drive, the 2017 Acura MDX with the SH-AWD is hard to beat.
2017 Acura MDX
Base price: $43,950
Price as tested: $57,340
Type: Mid-size crossover SUV
Engine: 3.5-liter V6 (290 hp)
Transmission: 9-speed automatic
EPA estimated mileage: 19/26
Overall length: 196.2 inches
Curb weight: 4,001 pounds
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Originally from Los Angeles, CA, Thea Komen began her musical training at the age of 5. The youngest in a musical family, Thea was surrounded with music and encouragement of artistic study from early childhood.
Thea Komen began teaching music in 1997. She holds a Bachelor's of Music in Flute Performance and a Master's of Music in Afro-Latin Music from CSULA. Thea works very well with children and adults alike with clear instruction that is catered to the student. Thea also performs as a flutist in local ensembles ranging from classical styles to world music. As a professional musician and dancer, Thea believes that music goes beyond the notes on the page and is a wonderful outlet for expression and creativity.
Thea has performed the art of Belly Dance since 2001 and began teaching in 2007. She is the creative director and founder of the student dance ensemble, Thea & Raqs Euphoria. Thea performed for four years as a member of the Jewels of the Dance and has studied under Mesmera, Princess Farhana, Kristen, Kamala, Sooz and other greats. Thea also has basic knowledge and experience in American Tribal Style (ATS) performance and technique. Known for her strong hip movements, flowing veil work, zills and sword, Thea has pleased many audiences with her natural fluidity and creativity in dance.
Thea has performed as a regular dancer at restaurants and clubs in Hollywood, the Los Angeles area, and throughout California, as well as many other events, private parties and Belly Dance conventions. She has also entertained at restaurants and clubs in Brazil. With her combined knowledge and understanding of music and dance, Thea Komen has created truly original works of art by performing her own choreographed dance routines to her original musical compositions.
In 2008, Thea trained and became Zumba certified, and Bellyfit® in 2013. She now uses her knowledge of world music and dance to help people get fit while having a great time in a party environment. In 2017, Thea trained and became an instructor of several adult fitness classes including Aerobics and Conditioning Workout, Strength Training for Seniors, and Chair Yoga. She is currently training to teach Hatha Yoga and Bellyfit Flow®, dance and yoga fusion.
Thea Komen teaches Flute and Piano to children and adults. She has coached the flute section for the band program at Crescenta Valley High School for several years and also for her advanced student flute ensemble, "Flutes in Cahoots". Thea is an instructor and performer of belly dance and Bellyfit® with classes in Arcadia and the La Crescenta area. She also composes music for commercial and private use.


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Gait phase classification for in-home gait assessment
Ye, Minxiang and Yang, Cheng and Stankovic, Vladimir and Stankovic, Lina and Cheng, Samuel (2017) Gait phase classification for in-home gait assessment. In: IEEE International Conference on Multimedia and Expo, 2017-07-10 - 2017-07-14, Harbour Grand Kowloon hotel. (In Press)
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With growing ageing population, acquiring joint measurements with sufficient accuracy for reliable gait assessment is essential. Additionally, the quality of gait analysis relies heavily on accurate feature selection and classification. Sensor-driven and one-camera optical motion capture systems are becoming increasingly popular in the scientific literature due to their portability and cost-efficacy. In this paper, we propose 12 gait parameters to characterise gait patterns and a novel gait-phase classifier, resulting in comparable classification performance with a state-of-the-art multi-sensor optical motion system. Furthermore, a novel multi-channel time series segmentation method is proposed that maximizes the temporal information of gait parameters improving the final classification success rate after gait event reconstruction. The validation, conducted over 126 experiments on 6 healthy volunteers and 9 stroke patients with handlabelled ground truth gait phases, demonstrates high gait classification accuracy.
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I wish most importantly to state a case for Christ and His Cross for the unbeliever, but I also wish to make the case for both the unbeliever and the "blessedly inconsistent" towards the true apostolic and catholic teachings of the blessed and orthodox Lutheran Church.
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At best, it's irritating. At worst, it ends up as psychological abuse.
Which on the one hand, noooo. And on the other hand phew, because she's his aunt.
Chocolate lovers are going to freak out.
And it is GOOOOOOOD.
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It's called (what else?) #DreamBigPrincess.
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They're doing so to "allow the honorees to celebrate without any political distraction," the White House said.
Rose gold Minnie Mouse ears are so early August 2017.
He got real about his relationship with Solange too.
"I was like, 'I would never post this.' It was kind of lame."
Former beauty queen Iman Oubou reveals the challenges of getting male investors to take her seriously.
There are some things you just can't leave behind.
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Everything your favorite celebs did during the month of August.
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Why an Individual Advisor is better than Banks and other Institutions?
Posted by Muthu on June 7, 2010
There are those who have relationships, and there are those who need to fake them by calling everything a relationship. No, don't get me wrong, I haven't suddenly started writing a personal advice article. This is still about personal finance and investments. It is my firm belief, borne of years of interacting with investors, that in general, the small-scale individual financial advisor provides a much better quality of advice and service than the large organisations like banks and others. This is a general rule and there are surely exceptions, but by and large, if whoever you are dealing with calls himself a 'relationship manager' (or any other title with the word 'relationship' in it), then it's to hide the fact that there actually is no relationship.
Unfortunately, in the mutual fund world, the abolition of entry load is producing a side-effect that has weakened the small-scale advisor vis-à-vis the relationship crowd. Since August last, the income that distributors derive from selling mutual funds has gone down sharply. It's clear now that the resultant business stress has harmed the larger outfits relatively less. Typically, they are selling mutual funds to customers to whom they are providing a range of services (sorry, relationships) , while the small-scale advisor is providing only one specific service which earns him much less money now. In some cases, the money he now makes is less enough to take the business close to being unviable.
Why do small-scale advisors generally provide better advice and service than the relationship peddlers? The answer, ironically, is that a larger proportion of them actually have a relationship with the customer. Often, they are someone who is personally known to the customer or has been introduced by someone whom the customer knows personally. Moreover-and this is probably the most important factor-they own their business and expect to serve the customer in perpetuity. Through personal experience, they know that they'll be answerable for a long time to come and that any egregiously bad investments will impact the one thing that is central to their business-word of mouth recommendations.
On the other hand, the so-called relationship manager will almost certainly have moved on to his next job or his next set of relationships within months. His customer generally finds it much more difficult to leave because he uses a whole bunch of services from the bank and in any case has no personal responsibility because the advice he originally gave was also not his-he was merely the mouthpiece for whatever sales pitch his employer asked him to deliver.


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For many years I have been learning to integrate contemporary art practices with meditation practices from Tibetan Buddhist traditions. This has been an extraordinary journey weaving the intensely personal with the vast and universal timeless.
Born into a rather dysfunctional but colourful and creative family of eastern European Jewish immigrants, my parents divorced when I was five. Twelve years of poverty, illness, loss and family disintegration followed.
Completely naive and confused, at 18 I left home, and got involved with soft drugs, later using my creative and dancing skills to pursue a career as a rather classy stripper in theatres in Spain and Belgium.
This fulfilled my need for power, money, glamour and a more colourful lifestyle than my family background could offer. I became materialistic, driven by attachment to money, property, glamour, possessions, sex and entertainment.
The suicide of my first husband was a psychological and spiritual wake up call marking the beginning of a new journey searching for wisdom, meaning, sanity and healing through psychotherapy, art therapy, and finding a spiritual home.
My journey with art and spirituality began in earnest when I became friends with a Jungian psychotherapist and began working in a psychiatric hospital in Brighton. Taking part in a staff art therapy group, I discovered the powerful link between the depths of the mind and creative expression.
Suddenly it was possible to express through art what I could not put into words. I connected with personal archetypes, the inner child, personal myths and emotions, expressing these creatively in outer forms such as painting and clay, then sharing and reflecting on what I had made to increase awareness and move forward. Inspired by insights, I began assisting art therapists and running my own art for self discovery groups.
I also studied healing and mysticism. I realised that if we are to heal the world, we each have to realise who we really are, how we create our own reality and how we cause our own, and others suffering through greed, hatred and fear.
The search for self knowledge in body mind therapy put me in touch with inner, bodily energies and feelings, which I painted as colour, light and shape. This meant just being present, noticing sensations and movement of energy, which could be quite subtle.
Discovering artists and composers who touched the depth of personal and timeless human feeling encouraged me to practise art seriously though studying Fine Art at Brighton University School of Art.
Meditation and the study of Buddhism called, taking me to a place of inner exploration where therapy left off.
Meditation No 11 is a painting starting to distil meditation experience into light, colour and shape in a mixed media oil painting on canvas. I was intuitively feeling into an experience, attempting to distil a sense I had of phenomena appearing to be solid yet not there, simultaneously.
Artists influencing me at the time were the abstract expressionists, in particulart Rothko, Klee, Agnes Martin.
In 2005 I felt I needed to move forward, so as a single mum on benefits with a mortgage I did the really sensible thing and started a Masters Degree in Fine Art. My intention for the two year course was to explore ways of integrating meditation practice with contemporary art practice.
This was supported by embarking on a long term meditation training with Mingyur Rinpoche, and also undertaking an 8 week Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy Course at Bangor University.


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This girl has never needed a safeword with Grimly.
That is not to say there haven't been times when she's needed play to stop or slow down. There have been times like that, its just this girl has not needed to say a specific word to get him to understand her.
Like for instance, the other day..she was wearing a gas mask during play involving breath control and heavy bondage and after her body pretty much 'exploded' she needed to get normal air again…and she only had to say one word and he took the mask off. He would always pick up on things like that and be alert to any sign of potential danger or risk. Some people might argue this removes the point of masochistic fantasy…that deep down this girl knows no harm will come, no danger…that it takes away the edge. This girl doesn't agree with that. She never knows what he is going to do next…the edge, the fun, its there…but then at the back of her mind she knows she is 'safe' and because of that she is able to immerse herself into what is happening and enjoy it.
Its about communication and trust. You need those for BDSM to work.
Sometimes this girl wonders whether its wrong that during play the onus is on the Dom to read how his submissive is communicating non-verbally as well as by word, rather than for the submissive to make him understand. But then…if you want the control and the power you need to accept the responsibility as well that goes with that (NOT quoting Spiderman!) and if this girl thought that she could control how a scene went by telling him things during it…it wouldnt work…it would shatter the fantasy.
That's not to say safewords are useless, especially for playing with someone new then its a good way of communicating in a simple manner..but the problem this girl has with it is that its putting the responsibility on the sub to decide when the scene slows down and/or stops and that takes some control away from the Dom.
This girl LIKES him being able to decide what happens, when to slow it down, when to speed it up, and for him to inflict what he feels is necessary.
Safewords encourage masochistic pride too. How many times this girl has heard people say 'you won't make me safeword'. Ok. Sure. In the past she has said it herself.
But its dangerous.
It's easy to want to take more, to feel that we're able to 'do it'. This girl would be one of the first people to admit that. Though if a Dom says 'i wont stop until you safeword' he is essentially giving the control of the scene to the sub, and, this sub particularly, would try her hardest NOT to safeword in that situation as would so many others as well and that risks things going too far.
If a Dom is happily plodding along with what he is doing and just waiting to hear one word, it doesnt sound like very responsible BDSM, and it would make it just about the physical and would take away the mind game element of BDSM…it would take away those erotic thoughts of knowing he is in control and going to do what he wants.
This girl wants her Dom to observe EVERYTHING. Not just to listen for one word from her lips. Besides…what if she is gagged with one of his twenty choices of gag lol.
So sure…it is putting a lot of pressure on him maybe…but as this girl said…if he wants the control then he has to accept that. Ok. Maybe sometimes its difficult for a Dom to know if a comment or a gesture really means needing to stop or whether its just part of the game, so this girl has learnt to try and avoid 'complaining for the sake of it'.
There have been times when she's been uncomfortable and hurting and sometimes he'll continue. Though as he reminds her. Its BDSM. She's a masochist…its meant to hurt and she gets off on that and he of course gets off on her discomfort and suffering. Seeing his reaction to that can be erotic in itself! He seems to be able to tell though when to make her suffer a bit more and when to end it.
So its not an easy skill to learn, it takes time to get to know a person's body – how to tease it , how to hurt it,how to make it orgasm…but then…thats all part of the fun 🙂
And…if you really think this girl should have a safeword…well


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Your favourite British Alternative Rock Virtual Band is back! The Gorillaz recently announced a new album in 6 years, and even premiered 4 new songs to boot. One of the tracks premiered is called "Saturnz Barz", and features the "Unruly Boss", Popcaan! Accompanied by a 6 minute VR Short Film, Popcaan displayed his Dancehall "Barz" over the Gorillaz's haunting Production while the Band makes a visit to a "Spirit House". Score another one for Popcaan as he is taking advantage of all the International collaborations coming his way. What will he surprise us with next? Gorillaz's new album, "Humanz" will hit stores on April 28. Check out the video below!
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@PentateuchBand Speaks On The Injustices In Jamaica On "Crime" Single.
Pentateuch Movement is ready to release their latest single, 'Crime'. Moved by the social situations both yard and abroad, Pentateuch movement speaks openly on the injustices on their culture and island; Jamaica. 'Crime' addresses issues of poverty and hardship faced by youths everywhere.
"This song came as a result of the crime situation happening in Jamaica now from the murders to the money laundering and hustling going on, all these are results of the unemployment and illiteracy rate in Jamaica. The song is also a stance against the British government building another prison in our country an we still need to get word on that as a nation." – Pentateuch Movement
"Cyaa solve crime if the youths dem hungry all the time…cyaa solve crime if the poor man still cyaa find a dime" – Crime single
Produced by Pentateuch Movement under the Pentateuch Movement label,'Crime' was recorded at the Mixing Lab Studio in Kingston, Jamaica, and was mixed by Phillip Mcfarlane.
Musicians that played on this track: Kino Newby (bass), Kevon Webster(keyboards), Ranoy Gordon (guitar), Shackair McQueen (guitar), Hector Lewis (percussions), Raymond 'Papa Bear' Mantack (percussions).
The official music video for 'Crime' was filmed in the streets of downtown Kingston and in the Shelter Rock Community in Greendale, Spanish Town, shot by El Puru a.k.a. HIMAGES along with Emmy Lou Mai, and edited by Ruption of RD Studios.
'Crime' single is available across all digital music stores on October 26th. The music video premieres on October 26th on the movement's official VEVO youtube channel. Pentateuch movement is preparing for the release of the long awaited album 'Chapter XVIII' set to be released in first half of 2017.
PRESS RELEASE: @DBurnzMusic & The FlashMob Ignited @CarifestaXII
Though oftentimes overlooked, there is no denying the fact that the arts are a unifying phenomenon. It is for this reason that the recently concluded Carifesta XII in Haiti was such a beloved event among Caribbean nations, the people, and the various artistes and performers from the participating territories. The 10 day festival ran from August 21st to August 30th.
Melbourne Douglas and his backing band more popularly known as 'dBURNZ and the Flashmob' were among several groups that represented Jamaica at the festival. Their performances began on August 23 at the Le Caye Beach Party where they were well received by an audience of approximately thirty thousand (30,000) patrons. Performances continued at several venues including Place Boyer and Champs de Mars Grand Market where the group closed the Jamaica Night Celebrations, performing after their musical colleagues Raging Fyah. Their final appearance saw them closing off Jamaica's segment of the CARIFESTA closing ceremony at the Kiosque Occide Jeanty amphitheatre. With their original number, "Revolution" and rendition of Bob Marley's "Could You be Loved", they had thousands of people in a frenzy as they chanted "Say something, CARIFESTA!! Say something Aiyti Aiyti (Haiti Haiti)!!"
Appearing at Carifesta 2015 is just another indication of the growth of dBURNZ who began working with the members of The Flashmob in 2012. Through impressive performances over the past three years including performances at the previous Carifesta in Suriname with the UWI Pop Society, their prominence has grown tremendously as they continue to demonstrate their talent beyond Jamaica's borders.
Other acts from Jamaica included Reggae band Raging Fyah, Amina Blackwood Meeks, Craft Vendors and dance troupes L'Acadco and the National Dance Theatre Company. The event – which is billed as a celebration of the region and its people – was thoroughly enjoyed by thousands of patrons.
NEW VIDEO: @Nomaddz – Shotta
Top Shotta nuh laugh! Detailing the life of a gunman today is Reggae Band, No-maddz with "Shotta". Directed by Kurt Wright, we see each member arise from slumber and gather their musical weapons to create some great music. The difference here is that their instruments were concealed as if they were firearms. Great visuals here from the Band with some thought provoking lyrics. Off their upcoming "Sly & Robbie Presents No-Maddz" album, check out the video below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
NEW MUSIC: @YoungIgnorance (Scotty + The DreamKillers) – Keep It Rocking
Today's new music comes from a Jamaican One Man Band, Scotty + The DreamKillers. Titled "Keep It Rocking" and features a production from JLA, this features a great Michael Jackson sample (Rock With You) while Scotty raps about chasing his dreams, never slowing down on his work, pushing on despite challenges and keeping it rocking. A great effort here and being a Michael Jackson fan I love this production. For clarification, Scotty + The DreamKillers is really a One Man Band where "Scotty" is the rapper and "JLA" is the producer. With a mix of Hip Hop, Rock, Dub, and Reggae, look out for more work from the Band, I know I will. Check out the track below and share your thoughts in the comments section.
NEW VIDEO: @DreggaeMusic x @AnnieInTheWater – It's Not Over (Acoustic)
It's been a minute since we've gotten new material from Dreggae but today he makes up for lost time. In collaboration with NY based band Annie In The Water. Remixing his "It's Not Over" track and giving it an acoustic feel with AITW's Brad Hester and shot by Duane G. of MQ Productions in Little 5 Points in Atlanta, we're treated to a street performance where Brad plays the tunes and delivers the chorus while Dreggae delivers his lyrics for the people to hear. Love this visual, the location is colourful and the song was well delivered. The only thing missing was a guitar case open for change (haha!). What do you think of the video? Check it out below and share your thoughts in the comments section.


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Items returned without the complete accessories included will be accessed for a fee and deducted from the refund.
No Refund ?
No refund or exchange requests after 45 days from the date of delivery.
No refund for return packages with physical damages or items being defaced. Any physical damages, scratches, etc made to the products are not refundable.
No refund if products were returned with RMA number authorized.
Shipping charge refundable ?
Shipping is not refundable.
Do You Offer Return Shipping Label ?
We do NOT offer return shipping label if item is claimed to be defective or dead on arrival. For item claimed to be defective/DOA, buyers must return item to us at their own cost first. Once we receive the item, our tech will inspect and test the item. If the item is found defective as described due to the manufacturing defects, we may reimburse the buyer's original shipping charge paid for the online purchase.
Do You Cross Ship ?
We do not cross-ship any items. If you do have a defective item, and it is eligible for a refund, you can get an RMA for a refund on that item. Separate from that, you can re-order the item on the website. You will receive the refund for the defective item once we process the RMA.
How Long For Refund To Be Issued ?
All return packages will be inspected and tested by our tech desk first before submitting to the accounting department for process, which may take 5 to 10 business days to complete the process.
Refunds will be credited to the credit card used for the purchase. If the payment was made by check, a check will be issued to the customer. Orders paid by PayPal will be refunded through PayPal.
Replacement Services
Warranty Service Period ?
Return for replacement/repair service is available within 180 days of purchase.
Buyers shall return back units at their own expenses if repair/ replacement services are requested.
Buyers will be charged for return shipping and handling fee after repair/ replacement services are rendered.
Return Shipping ?
Our technicians will inspect all items returned for replacement requests.
If returned products are found defective, we will send out the the replacement unit to customers free of charge.
If the retuned product is found in working order, we will return the same item received. And buyers will be charged for return shipping and handling fee after repair/ replacement services are rendered.
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An Inspired Community
The Otis is located in beautiful West Hollywood, just steps from the Sunset Strip / Santa Monica Boulevard nightlife and shopping scenes.
Features Include:
- Prestigious West Hollywood address
- Professional on-site management
- Private patio / balcony
- Sparkling swimming pool
- Garage storage available
- Secure assigned parking
- On-site clothes care center
- Awesome location!
Give us a call at (323) 654-4703 or contact us online
and discover your new home at the Otis Apartments.