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The International Institute for Health Promotion, founded at American University in Washington DC in 1996, is a global cooperative comprised of select academic institutions, national and multinational corporations, private foundations and professional associations, and world thought leaders in the Health Promotion. The primary focus of the International Institute for Health Promotion (IIHP) is the continued education, development, and advancement of the current and future professionals that reside within the Health Promotion and Health Promotion Management fields throughout the world.
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The mission of the International Institute for Health Promotion (IIHP) is to strategically maximize the intellectual resources of select institutions, private sector organizations, and informed individuals so as to continually enhance and advance the educational preparation and training of Health Promotion professionals. The IIHP will accomplish this through the facilitation and development of collaborative educational strategies, focused research and public and private sector initiatives and partnerships.
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The founding and development of the IIHP in 1996 was a logical strategic international extension of the prior sixteen years of academic and research activities conducted by the National Center for Health and Fitness (NCHF) at American University. Founded in 1980, the central purpose of the NCHF was to provide leadership for the United States in the areas of health risk identification and lifestyle improving activities and to stay abreast of the growing and changing needs of the health and fitness industry and in particular health promotion professionals. To that end, in 1980 American University, as a central activity of the NCHF also established an interdisciplinary Master of Science program in Health and Fitness Management (now a MS in Health Promotion Management).
The Health Promotion Program at American University continues to strive to stay at the forefront of the health promotion movement and the many issues that face the US population while at the same time maintaining its established leadership position as one of the premier health promotion academic centers.
The onset of globalization and in particular the internationalization of the workforces of the worlds coupled with the increasing requests for information from the international community with respect to Health Promotion activities served as the impetus for the establishment of the IIHP at American University. Thus, starting in 1988 the founder of the NCHF embarked on a systematic process of evaluating the merits of officially establishing a global network of institutions and individuals to respond to the ever increasing needs of the global community with respect to quality Health Promotion programs and the educational preparation of professionals entering this rapidly emerging discipline. The culmination of this process was the founding meeting of the IIHP held at American University in June of 1996. Today the IIHP is comprised of over 200 institutions, organizations, and individuals that represent more than 50 countries.
Currently the IIHP established IIHP Regional Centers so as to bring the collective resources of the membership of the IIHP closer to select regions of the world. The University of Heidelberg, in Heidelberg, Germany was the first IIHP Regional Center in Europe. The following global map represents the delineation of the global regions for the IIHP.
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The European Centre of the International Institute for Health Promotion was founded in 2007 in Heidelberg as a result of an agreement between American University and the University of Heidelberg. All European activities are being coordinated in Heidelberg. Learn more about the European Centre.


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Komen Colorado's local grants are critical to achieving Susan G. Komen®'s vision of saving lives and ending breast cancer forever. Our grants empower people to make healthy decisions about their breast screening and care needs and to access quality care if diagnosed with the disease. Fully 75% of net revenues raised every year is re-invested back into our community to offset costs for breast cancer services.
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Up the Long Ladder
|"Up the Long Ladder"
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|Episode no.
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Episode 18
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|Original air date
|May 22, 1989
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"Up the Long Ladder" is the 18th episode of the second season of the syndicated American science fiction television show Star Trek: The Next Generation, the 44th episode overall, first broadcast on May 22, 1989.
Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the crew of the Federation starship Enterprise. In this episode, the Enterprise becomes involved in two previously unknown Earth colonies' struggle for survival.
The Federation starship Enterprise, under the command of Captain Jean-Luc Picard, receives an automated distress call from satellites orbiting a human colony on the planet Bringloid V, which is in danger from solar flares from its star. The colony turns out to have been founded by the crew of the SS Mariposa, a freighter launched from Earth several hundred years earlier.
The "Bringloidi" colony (after brionglóidí, the Irish word for "dreams"), now led by an Irishman named Danilo O'Dell, are followers of an early 22nd century philosopher who advocated returning to a pre-industrial agrarian lifestyle, and when taken aboard the Enterprise, must quickly adapt to the 24th century technology. When the transfer of the colonists is complete, O'Dell informs Picard of another colony, also planted by the Mariposa. The Enterprise proceeds to the second colony—which has named itself "Mariposa" after their ship—half a light year away. The colony's Prime Minister, Walter Granger, is happy to see the Enterprise and welcomes them to visit, so Commander Riker beams down with Lieutenant Worf and Chief Medical Officer Doctor Pulaski.
The Mariposa colony is strikingly different from the Bringloidi colony, as the Mariposa colonists have kept their advanced technology, and appear refined and cultured in contrast to the Bringloidi's relatively primitive existence. Pulaski quickly ascertains, however, that all of the inhabitants are clones. Granger reveals that their ship crashed while landing, and only five survivors were left to start the colony. As this was insufficient to establish a stable gene pool, and the survivors were all scientists, they turned exclusively to cloning instead, and consequently no longer have any desire for biological reproduction. For almost three centuries, every Mariposan has been a clone derived from one of the five original colonists, and now the colony is in danger of dying out because of replicative fading: each subsequent generation introduces additional minor flaws in the genetic code, which within only a few more generations will make further clones nonviable.
The Mariposans ask the Enterprise crew for samples of their DNA to create new clones. Riker refuses, as he values his uniqueness, and Picard advises the Mariposans that the rest of the crew is likely to feel the same, so the Mariposans decide to kidnap Riker and Pulaski to steal their DNA instead. Upon discovering this, the away team beams directly to the colony's cloning labs, where they are repulsed to find copies of themselves being grown, which Riker destroys. Granger is furious, and appeals to Picard, but Pulaski argues that a new batch of clones will only delay the inevitable. Instead, she advises that they use the Bringloidi as breeding stock to create a viable gene pool. Initially, each colony's leader treats the other society with disdain, but eventually agree to merge their colonies and disparate cultures.
- Star Trek The Next Generation DVD set, volume 2, disc 5, selection 2.
External links[edit]
- "Up the Long Ladder" on IMDb
- "Up the Long Ladder" at TV.com
- "Up the Long Ladder" at Memory Alpha (a Star Trek wiki)
- "Up the Long Ladder" at StarTrek.com
- "Up the Long Ladder" rewatch by Keith R.A. DeCandido
- "Up the Long Ladder" rewatch by Zack Handlen of The A.V. Club


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- Features: Attached Garages, Fireplaces, Balconies, Full Basements, Central Air, Quiet Neighborhood, Great Location.
Applewood condos are conveniently located close to schools and shopping, just off of Knapp and Dean Lake and a few minutes drive from downtown Grand Rapids and the Celebration Cinema and Village. Applewood condos are spacious Grand Rapids Condos with well maintained common areas. The grounds have underground sprinkling, mature trees. fruit trees and the quiet neighborhood make for a pleasant walk. The units are well appointed with large basements and attached garages.
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Choosing your reunion place can be easy for some but rather complicated for others. Share your experiences; particularly those that you think would be of interest or helpful to others who are organizing reunions. E-mail us.
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North & South: elegant inns cater to reunions
by Jacky Runice
The Georgia Music Hall of Fame is a wonderful intergenerational option entertaining fans of performers as diverse as Lena Horne, Tommy Dorsey, the B-52s and Trisha Yearwood. Thematic exhibits offer plenty of interactive fun, musical artifacts and nostalgia. Hometown boys, the Allman Brothers, have their own shrine here as well as in the magnificent Rosehill Cemetery where Berry Oakley and Duane Allman rest. Make a date with some of the most interesting dead people during one of Phil Comer's "Rose Hill Rambles" Cemetery Tours (478-742-5001). The native Maconite enchants guests with his breadth of local history knowledge and lore from the Confederate graves to those of the aforementioned rock stars. Halloween ideas, anyone?
Drive a NASCAR simulator, kick the winning field goal and throw the last second TD pass on a football field or shoot hoops at the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. In the museum's theater, you can sit in a stadium of yesteryear or be part of the crowd at old Ponce de Leon Park in Atlanta where the historic Crackers played.
The Georgia Music Hall of Fame, Sports Hall of Fame and the Tubman African American Museum are within walking distance of each other. The Tubman features achievements of great American inventors, artists, writers, musicians, military leaders and more. There will be a new larger Tubman Museum in 2003.
History buffs won't want to miss the Cannonball House where a Union shell remains after it crashed through the parlor and rolled across the floor in an 1864 attack.
A trolley stop across the street from the 1842 Inn, takes visitors to all of the aforementioned attractions for a mere 25 cents, as well as famed poet Sidney Lanier's cottage and the historic Douglas Theater where Little Richard and Otis Redding performed in the 1950s. The restored theatre now serves as a state-of-the-art film, performance and meeting venue.
The Macon-Bibb County Convention & Visitors Bureau (800-768-3401) or email at firstname.lastname@example.com can inform reunion planners about "Around-Town Tours," packaged attractions at up to 25% discount including historic homes, interactive museums and trolley transportation. Thousands of Macon's acres are National Register Historic Districts. You won't want to miss National Historic Landmark Hay House, an Italian Renaissance Revival Villa, completed in 1859, featured on A&E's "America's Castles as the Palace of the South." Ocmulgee National Monument reaches way back 12,000 years ago to Native American life with great earthen mounds, artifacts and dioramas.
Back at the 1842 Inn, the daily hospitality hour lingers from 5:30 to 7 PM. This is the south, so indulge in one of Miss JoAnne's persuasive mint juleps while younger travelers nibble freshly baked cheese straws, cold chicken salad on crackers or warm artichoke dip. Emma Williamson, another of the Inn's fine associates, may get the little hairs on the back of your neck to stand at attention with her ghostly experiences in the AAA Four Diamond property. Williamson and JoAnne Dillard are Macon graciousness experts.
Music fans must have dinner at the Tic Toc Room, where Little Richard held court in the early 1960's. Remember the singer's "Long Tall Sally?" She was a daughter of the site's original owner. Today, the restaurant boasts a young chef who does wild and wonderful things with fried green tomatoes, Macon-style crab cakes and other southern delights. Bert's, on lively Cherry Street, kicks Southern food up a notch with offerings such as "New Southern Grits Cakes (ladled with roasted pepper cream sauce and grilled portobello mushrooms) and an astonishing wine list. For incredibly cheap and down-home barbecue, townsfolk swear by Fincher's BBQ. A pig (chopped pork) sandwich or a Brunswick stew will set you back $1.83. The restaurant boasts that it was the first BBQ to go in space in the 1989 space shuttle. (Finally, the government making good choices!) Fincher's caters, too.
The 1842 Inn is a perfectly delicious retreat for groups who want to experience the kindness of strangers. Call 800-336-1842 or mosey over www.1842inn.com especially if you want to visit during the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. Macon's 270,000 flowering cherry trees are celebrated in the Cherry Blossom Capital of the World each March. The 1842 Inn has a 25 person meeting space, pets are allowed and it is handicap accessible. Y'all come down now, ya hear?
About the author
Journalist/Editor Jacky Runice has penned a weekly travel column for Chicago's Daily Herald since 1994 and writes about travel and dining for USAToday.com; CBS Local Chicago; and Examiner.com. She expands her repertoire at Kane, Lake and McHenry County (IL) Magazines with articles about everything from healthy living to technology. A former Chicago radio talk show host, Jacky has three grown children who have inherited her love of sampling new cultures, countries and cuisine.
A reunion planner's nightmare
by Karen Luna Ray
Every planner's nightmare is the reunion that ends too early. Months of planning culminated and expended in just a few short hours. The reunion site fills early in the day. The air resounds with boisterous greetings and laughing children, giving the reunion planner's heart a boost. "A success!" you think, watching relatives hug, tease and generally enjoy being with one another. Photo albums are passed. Cameras whir as members attempt to capture the essence of the day on film.
Soon it is mealtime. With hunger satisfied, and children off to play, adults enjoy an easy camaraderie. A few older folks begin to tire and slowly take their leave. Then, you look around and wonder what in the world just happened! It is mid-afternoon and all that is left of the reunion is you and the clean-up crew.
Though the devastation can be a bit daunting, there is clearly only one acceptable form of action. Find and fix the problem.
The first time this happened at our family reunion, I got upset. The second time, I was determined to figure out what was wrong. Taking into consideration the good number of members each year, a reunion was obviously desired. So what was wrong?
The reunion site itself was lovely. A covered pavilion with kitchen facilities, restrooms, ample seating and table space set in a grove of pine trees. A sandbox, volleyball court and baseball field were nearby. A creek meandered through the park area with wooden bridges crossing at short intervals.
Our reunions were held each year in June. June in Oklahoma can take your breath away ... literally. The summer sun is hot and the humidity is sometimes horrendous.
As a mother with two young children, I realized that parents with very young children were occupied keeping kids off bridges and out of the creek. For the kids there were no boundaries. Children age five and up love digging for crawdads.
We were losing some older folks as well as younger ones early because of the oppressive heat. Young mothers were exhausted chasing children and children were unhappy because they couldn't do what they wanted.
Our solution was to change the reunion site. We found a church recreation center for family reunions available to rent. It has a kitchen area, ample tables and seating space. There is a fenced play yard for children who wish to brave the heat, and for those who do not, there is indoor skating, volleyball or basketball. Older folks trade off a bit of noise for the air conditioning. They also realize that to keep children interested in family gatherings, there must be something interesting or fun for them. The very young have the run of the place but outdoors is inaccessible without an adult to open the door.
Our new location makes for a relaxed, enjoyable day for everyone. And I no longer find myself standing alone in the middle of the afternoon, wondering what in the world happened.
About the author
Karen Luna Ray is a freelance writer living in Southeastern Oklahoma. Her work has appeared in Reunions Magazine, North American Manx Association Bulletin and various newspapers. She also writes and publishes an occasional Luna family newsletter.
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The Primary School follows the Cambridge International Primary Programme Curriculum (CIPP) from Year 1 to Year 6. We also offer Arabic Language, Islamic Studies and the history of Qatar which are sanctioned and approved by Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE).
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The Cambridge International Primary Programme develops English, Mathematics and Science skills. In addition to these core subjects, the school provides a curriculum in Social Studies, PE, Art (Years 3-6), and ICT (Years 4-6). These subjects are taught in English.
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n order to maintain a healthy smile, you have to know what types of things are damaging to the teeth. Identifying and eliminating bad oral habits is the key to retaining a great smile for many years. Sometimes we are not aware that we are harming the health of our teeth. Do you:
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Throughout history, dentists have tried to recreate the function and beauty of natural teeth when tooth structure has been lost. Restoring function used to be the main goal of a dentist because prior to the 1970's, dentistry lacked the proper technology to achieve fine esthetics as well as function. Dentists could only predictably offer patients a restoration that would simply "fill" the empty space. Today, dentistry has more advanced dental materials and newly developed techniques that allow dentists to offer artistically-recreated, natural-looking crowns and modern tooth bonding that would fool even the most critical eye.
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March 12, 2010
T-shirt Design Contest to Support Haiti Earthquake Relief
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I started working with pencils when I was 12 years old – drawing sketches of muscles. I wanted to get the finest and strongest abs in my classroom – Later I discovered colors, and I think that did the trick :).
I participated in a few school-to-school drawing competitions which I was fortunate enough to win. At the age of 16 I started to play football (soccer) and I directed my creative juices towards "nasty" ball running. Then – between secondary and superior school, I started messing around with graphics again and especially printing.
I got my first part time job as an offset machinist in a large print house at the age of 21 when I was studying at university – I call that period "colorful white nights". I worked for about 4 years as a machinist and then later I got into the sales department and prepress management. Of course this is where I discovered my aptitude for graphic design and finally met Mr. Corel … Corel Draw. Yeah, for me Corel was James Bond of graphic design programs for the next few years. Throughout the time I spent in printing I experimented heavily with brand design, logos, stationary, brochure design – almost everything that prints.
Around 2002-2003 a friend showed me a website where I could try to sell my artwork. At the beginning I thought it was a stupid idea, but later it got more competitive which for me – the harder it was the better. I haunted that website for about 3-4 years and worked my way up to being ranked first in the logos section.
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The question should not have to be explained. This is the level of knowledge a drone flyer should understand. thats the great part about 107 and the knowledge base needed to sadly operate.
Out of Line of Sight!, Water vapors! electrostatic charges, not wise my friend!
Good answer DC. If you want to be a remote control drone pilot you will have to know what your limits are. This was not a good question my friend and if you get caught by the FAA breaking their rules theyll confiscate your drone.
Big 10-4 on that,I'm in Redwood country and fog is how they get their moisture and it's very thick.In fact some of the pilots that were to go over to England during WW2 got fog flying training,here on the wet, I mean west coast. Here in extreme N.Calif.
Go to the local airport, ask around you will probably find an IFR rated pilot who will give you a ride inside a cloud.
Then tell us you still want to fly your H in one.
Thats a good thing Der. Finally!!
I think the fear is that the FAA is taking a harder look at all drones in general.
We just done want to see things get real strict because a few people want to bend the rules. Don't take it personal, we are being over protective of a sport, a hobby and for some a lively hood.
All we need is one flight into a cloud with a decsending airplane in the same cloud. You get the idea.
Ok the tech stuff is coming online but that isn't the problem. We have crazys out and about flying at the end of runway. Endangering the public and public transport, private jets and general aviation just to show their friends the pictures taken from their drones. These acts have gotten the attention the press, the government, and the faa. It has made it harder on us, brought on more not less regulation, and now you have to register you babies. So yes we try to educate the noobs so that the faa will stop scrutinizing us and yes me.
Well that got out of hand. I pulled the original post and answer.
A chap awhile back did a cloud break with a Phantom it was very spectacular .No too many places in the UK where the cloud would be really low enough. Perhaps Scarborough in the North of England where they have amazingly low sea fog that puts double decker buses upper floor in cloud. Sadly all the good shots seem to be prohibited
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Friday, March 6, 2009
Guilty Pleasure #1.
One summer, I didn't work because I felt it interfered with my social life (as it went, my social life was nonexistent because I had no money to go out with my friends), and I decided my summer goal was going to be to watch every reality show on television. This lasted exactly half a day, because I filled the DVR completely with reality shows, and my mom, dad and brother were not pleased I had deleted their recordings to spend my summer being way lazy. My dad vetoed my summer goal instantly (thank God, can you imagine me actually telling people that was how I spent my summer - ick!), but my love for the reality television has yet to subside, though it has definitely dwindled in the years I've started college and have had to actually start (gasp!) studying.
Anyway, I say all this to profess my undying love for Bravo and all their fabulous reality shows. Top Chef, Project Runway, Real Housewives of NYC, and...Make Me a Supermodel, which is my recent fave (as of Wedesday night).
In high school, I was addicted to America's Next Top Model, and to be honest, I can't tell you why. I recently saw reruns of it on Bravo and was not so pleased that that show had once been listed on my "Favorite TV Shows" on Facebook. It's like the poor man's version of modeling - honestly, where are the people who have won the seasons past? What are the honestly doing in the fashion world now?
Okay so I say all this for two reasons...one is that I obviously am not skilled in simply getting to the point. And the other is that I am currently in LOVE with Make Me A Supermodel. It's currently hosted by the delicious (but too pretty for moi) Tyson Beckford, who is the mentor for the male contestants, and the beautiful Nicole Trunfio who was airlifted inside of a huge box for her entrance. H-O-T.
The contestants this season are great so far - they're all crazy different, and all competing for the $100,000 prize, along with a one-year modeling contract and a pictorial in Cosmopolitan. The first challenge allowed the contestants to pick partners (there were 8 girls and 8 guys), and the contestants then found out they would have to post in their underwear, in a glass box (and wait it gets better!), in an intimate scene (you think I'm done yet?) AND the glass box will be suspended over NYC exposing their intimate scene to every passer by. Once the girls found out that they would be posing in their underwear, they decided that they would partner up with one another, leaving two groups of all guys posing together.
Branden, one of the aspiring models, and a self proclaimed ladies man, aka mayjah TOOL, had to pose with the unbelievably androgynous (male) Chris, and Branden was worried about "the gay problem." Their photo ended up still being really good though!
Then, there is ex-Mennonite Salome, Brazilian Mountaha, classically trained ballet dancer Sandhurst from Trinidad and Tobago (who shockingly is straight!), Gabriel (who posed with Salome, in his underwear and seemed to enjoy is VERYYY much...but then criticized Salome's body and said she would in NO way be able to win until she toned up..ahole), Colin (the hot, hot, hot 21 year old virgin who is straight and seems nerdy...aka great combo) is just hot, and the rest are okay so far.
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The fabulous femme Chris:
Sandhurst and yummy Colin:
I won't tell you who won or who lost, in case you have it on your DVR or now because of my fabulous post, you're just dying to watch it now.
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It has absolutely none of the people I was just talking about, but it's still drama filled and the challenges are really cool and very different! There is also a fabulous British version where the cousin of one of my good friends was a contestant!
What are the television shows that are your guilty pleasures?
And if you watched Make Me a Supermodel, what did you think and who are your faves?
Have a fabulous rest of your weekend darlings...I'm heading to MoMA tomorrow and then to Central Park to see the zoo and my favorite statue of Alice in Wonderland (and then of course making a stop at Magnolia Bakery to eat my weight in cupcakes, and hopefully grabbing some lychee martinis at Forbidden City!).
Any fun weekend plans for you all?
21 comments:
- dapper kid said...
I've found another reality tv addict...can it be true?! Haha, I love watching all the shows online, Project Runway (including the Brit and Aussie versions), Stylista, Make Me A Supermodel - they're all fabulous! I think I just like seeing the diversity and background work of the jobs, so it's an insight into what they do that you otherwise won't get to see. Then again that's why I love fashion documentaries, you get to see the designers at work and talking about their inspirations.
- March 7, 2009 at 11:04 AM
- Keith said...
Hey Allison. Don't be ashamed of watching reality tv. I'm someone who at one time criticized it, but I find myself watching it all the time. I only watch two regular tv shows...Heroes and Lost. Besides that, I generally watch reality tv when I'm home. I've wanted to watch that Supermodel show. It looks really good. You've inspired me to definitely check it out. I watch everything from Top Chef to The Celebrity Apprentice to The Real World to From G's to Gents. I hope you have a fantastic weekend. Take care. Cheers! Keith
- March 7, 2009 at 11:16 AM
- Crazy Eddie said...
OMG. I don't know much about female fashion (despite being gay lol) but the dress that Salom is wearing is frickin' amazing.
As for Reality TV shows, the only reality shows I regularly tuned into was the ORIGINAL REAL WORLD. You know, the one with Eric Nies in New York City. The first SEASON. Wow, I'm dating myself.
The other reality show I sorta got into was I Love New York. That chick was so beyond outrageous I couldn't tear my eyes away from the television set. It's like watching a train wreck. Captivating. It's funny that VH1's production company (the one who created I love NY) is named Mindless Entertainment. Nuff said.
Another hot post my sweet Allison.
Muchos besitos para ti.
- March 7, 2009 at 8:02 PM
- yiqin; said...
I love the shows too! Weekend passed too quickly :(
- March 8, 2009 at 4:05 AM
- Couture Carrie said...
That dress is divine!!
And if I had cable I would totally be addicted to all these shows, too. For right now, I am enjoying ANTM...
Btw, did your music tag and linked you today, darling!
- March 8, 2009 at 10:19 AM
- La Couturier said...
Haha! I love these posts =]
I love Project Runway too. I do love reality tv too; I don't have time to watch it often, but I find it so amusing to just watch these shows when I'm simply bored!
La C.
- March 8, 2009 at 12:04 PM
- Jocelyn said...
I love this post allison! I read this the other day and then saw a rerun of the premier so I am not officiallt watching Make Me a Supermodel! I think Colin is adorable his glasses are so cute.
My guilty pleasures for TV? Grey's, Amazing Race, American Idol, Biggest Loser I am such a nerd oh goodness.. and my guilty pleasure food? Those strawberry shortcake ice cream bars, haha. Ever had one? They are divine.
- March 8, 2009 at 3:47 PM
- MJ. said...
My sweetest girl!!
I'm glad to hear (read) that u've got so much fun this weekend! (as it's Sunday night already...:P)
I've just tried to relax as I'm starting finals in 1 week!!! (so stressed!!)
Anyway...I don't watch any reality...in fact I just don't watch tv at all...just use internet to watch Lost and The Fringe :P (as they're not emitted in Spain...)
But that reality seems pretty interesting!! Actually, i remember my friend beeing obsessed about the Spanish version of it, but the guy contestants weren't that hot!! Have u seen them!!??(except the androgynous one...I just like guys that loooooook like guys :P)
- March 8, 2009 at 5:47 PM
- Keith said...
Hey Allison. I wanted to let you know that I got a chance to see that supermodel show. I think it's fantastic. I'll definitely have to keep on watching it. I hope you have a great week. Cheers!
P.S. Oh yeah. I hope you check out my post on my Dino Lounge blog today(Monday). Thanks.
- March 9, 2009 at 9:44 AM
- dapper kid said...
Colin or Sandhurst had so better win, they are pretty damn fantastic! And Salome is super hot, Gabriel can go stuff himself. Anyhoo, hope MoMA was fun!
- March 9, 2009 at 2:10 PM
- molly said...
looks like a fantastic show! loove trashy reality tv. agree, ANTM is pathetic, i feel sorry for the girls who think theyre going to get somewhere. however i totally enjoy watching it!
love this post
- March 9, 2009 at 3:24 PM
- Hanako66 said...
I'll have to check those out! My TV addiction is so bad that my TIVO (bedroom TV) is at 80% capacity and I have to use Hub's for 1 show (I literally tape 3 in a one hour period)...I do love the Bravo reality shows...they are awesome.
- March 9, 2009 at 5:20 PM
- Nicole Linette said...
OH my gosh, Colin is gorgeous :D Straight and virgin, wtf?! Wow, that just throws me off but it's greatttt haha. I'm a Bravo buff tooo! But why the heck is Lifetime taking Project Runway? D: Ridiculous, though please correct me if I'm wrong. I haven't had too much time to watch tv lately, but I adore Top Chef and Project Runway the most. And Millionaire matchmaker, for some reason. ANTM is addicting for some reason, but you're right.. you rarely see any of these models in the spotlight! Excpet Jaslene was in Julien's final runway show on Project Runway. Do you remember that?
Ha, have a wonderful week! peace&♥.
- March 9, 2009 at 8:01 PM
- captivateme said...
I'm totally with you, sweetie--I have a HUGE weakness for reality tv. Haven't checked out the Supermodel show...but now, you've peaked my interest :-)
- March 10, 2009 at 12:40 PM
- kimvee said...
LOL I caught a glimpse of that model show on Bravo and it was so funny when this bald guy was measuring everyone. His comments were so funny HAHAH
- March 10, 2009 at 2:22 PM
- amynicola_ox said...
thanks love i've missed blogging and i've missed YOU!honestly i can totally relate i adore reality television, its so great. ps i read your crazy cat lady post and thoroughly enjoyed it, it brightened up my day it was great :) hope all is well.
- March 10, 2009 at 5:02 PM
- Elizabeth Marie said...
Umm...first of all, I would die without reality TV, but what REALLY GOT ME is the description of your weekend.
You. Are. LIVING. My. Dream.
If you weren't so fabulous I'd be mad. How was magnolia?! ahh and lychee martinis...and the alice in wonderland statue...
Le sighhhh....:)
- March 11, 2009 at 12:38 AM
- Susanna-Cole said...
Aw don't worry dear, we all have guilty pleasures! Now I only see like 2 hours of TV a week or so ("The Amazing Race" and "24"! :D) but I used to watch a lot of reality shows!
And I did catch an episode of "Make Me A Supermodel" last week actually, when I was sick and unable to go anywhere. I definitely think MMAS is more realistic and interesting then ANTM (which is way over-the-top and with an overdoes "Tyra!" "Tyra!" "TYRA!" haha). Though I think half my interest is drooling over the yummy male models which are absent on ANTM! haha ;)
Thanks for your comment dear! <3
- March 11, 2009 at 8:55 AM
- dapper kid said...
You have been t-t-tagged dear!
- March 11, 2009 at 11:28 AM
- Bella said...
Oh, you are to cute! Reality TV is addicting... I'll go it out marathon style because I'm dying to find out what happens next!
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"Kremlin Has Given Up Energy"
The energy policy model selected by the authorities is no good, and needs to be changed.
In recent months, the Kremlin has suffered a number of unpleasant defeats on international energy markets. Although the Russian mass media tried not to emphasize these events, and especially not to unite them into a general tendency (today it is customary in our country to talk only about the good things), nevertheless Russia's foreign energy doctrine is showing some obvious cracks.
First of all, relations are not working out in the sphere of gas deliveries with the new leadership of Turkmenistan. The memorandum of intent to build the Caspian gas pipeline, which was signed with great ceremony in May of 2007, has not yet received any continuation. There is not even a hint of any specific agreement between the governments, which, in accordance with the memorandum, was to have been signed by 1 September. There are also no guarantees of deliveries of Turkmen gas to Russia after December of 2009 (the term of expiration of the currently effective contract). At the same time, the Summer of 2007 was noted for obvious progress in the implementation of the project for a large alternative gas pipeline from Turkmenistan, which is to go to China. In July, Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov discussed construction of this gas pipeline in Beijing, and at the end of August the first symbolic joint of the gas pipeline was welded in Turkmenistan in the presence of Deputy Chairman of the PRC (People's Republic of China) State Committee on Affairs of Development and Reform Chen Demin. Although there is as yet little practical benefit from this PR-welding, nevertheless there is an obvious dynamic in the Turkmen-Chinese gas relations, sharply contrasting with the total calm in relations with Russia.
During the summer, the President of Turkmenistan generally conducted a successful campaign on promoting alternative gas pipeline projects, discussing them in the course of summit meetings with the leaders of China, Iran, and Afghanistan, and soon he is planning to go to Europe and the USA. If construction of the Turkmen-Chinese gas pipeline, for example, proceeds actively, this is capable not only of depriving Moscow of significant volumes of Turkmen gas, but would also bury the idea of building a pipeline from Russia to China.
Secondly, for the first time there is a serious threat posed to expansion of Gazprom on the European energy market. A few weeks ago, the public learned of the plans of the European Commission to impose limitations on investments into the European energy infrastructure for state companies that represent countries where there are limits in effect for energy investments of European companies. The proposal is prudent and has been discussed for a long time. Its goal is to protect competition on the European energy market, and to prevent its monopolization.
It appears that Europe has finally found Gazprom's weak spot.
If such measures are adopted, the energy relations of Europe and Russia risk getting "hung up" in the form of wholesale deliveries of energy resources on border-price conditions, and a serious blow would be dealt to Gazprom's expansion on the European market.
Further, in the course of President Putin's visit to Australia to the APEC summit, an agreement was signed last week on delivery of around 4,000 tonnes of Australian uranium to Russia. The event, which certain mass media managed to present as another "victory" of Russia, in fact underscores our deep dependence on uranium import: Producing slightly over 3,000 tonnes of uranium a year (and not having capacities for seriously increasing its output), Russia needs almost 20,000 annually, including approximately 5,000 tonnes for its own needs (considering transport reactors), and in the remaining volumes–for export. (In general, under conditions of such a serious dependence on uranium export, the intention to develop the nuclear power industry while reducing the consumption of gas, of which Russia has huge reserves, appears more than strange). The Australian deal is evidently called upon to hedge the risks of reducing deliveries of uranium to Russia from Kazakhstan, our main supplier for the present day.
The next bad news is that this possibility has become a reality: In August of 2007, the Kazakh nuclear concern, Kazatomprom, acquired 10 percent of the shares the American producer of nuclear reactors, Westinghouse, which is the main competitor of the newly created Russian Atomprom. The deal will lead not only to the formation of a strategic partnership between Kazatomprom and Westinghouse, but also, in the future, to the development of nuclear fuel production in Kazakhstan for the Western type of reactors, and re-orientation of its export to the markets of the USA, Europe and Asia, thereby threatening to leave Russia without Kazakhstani uranium. Therefore, we are forced to go for uranium deliveries with outstretched hand to Australia, which, we might add, is a military ally of the USA. All these events are forming into an obvious chain.
Even being a resource-rich country and having a monopoly on the transit of Central Asian energy resources to world markets, which it has inherited from the USSR, Russia is still not capable of winning and holding onto monopoly positions on the world energy market.
It would seem that our closest "geopolitical partners"–China and Kazakhstan–are actively engaged in the implementation of projects that are called upon to provide an alternative to Russia. Even the Kremlin's most important partners in Europe for the present day–say, the Italian ENI, the French Total, the German E.oN-Ruhrgas or the Austrian OMV–fully participate in energy projects that are alternative to Russian energy deliveries and to the transport routes promoted by Russia. ENI is implementing a project for construction of the Samsun – Ceyhan oil pipeline along the territory of Turkey, which competes with the Burgas – Aleksandrupolis oil pipeline that is being supported by the Kremlin. Total and E.oN-Rurhgas are building a terminal for receipt of LGN (liquefied natural gas) in Croatia, and OMV is pursuing the Nabucco gas pipeline, which evokes a persistent allergy.
It is not Russia that is experiencing defeat, but only the strategy selected by the present-day authorities.
The attempt to build an international energy policy on unequal conditions of the game, usurpation of the monopoly position, monopolization of the market and minimization of competition has been deprived of chances of success ahead of time. Although the Kremlin is desperately trying to formulate an appearance of success at the expense of various tactical Blitzkriegs (that same agreement on the Caspian gas pipeline, which is not secured by real guarantees of gas deliveries), in the long run the line that they have selected has no prospects.
The international market in energy resources, despite the still strong influence of geopolitics, is nevertheless extremely open, and all parties here will inevitably strive to diversity their risks, sources of delivery and transit routes. The primitive defense of the transit monopoly for export of Central Asian energy resources, Russia's refusal to ratify the Energy Charter treaty, the obstacles to expansion of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, and the breaking of the 10-year treaty with the Kazakhstani Kazmunaigaz for transport of oil to the Mazheykyayskiy NPZ (oil refinery) in Lithuania, have led only to accelerated work on alternative pipeline decisions. As we can see, the European bureaucracy is also finding a way to bring Gazprom into line. The stake on protectionism in regard to access to our oil and gas resources and the "appointed" national champions–the cumbersome state companies such as Gazprom, which only know how to run to the state for political support and tax benefits–leads to the erection of entirely real investment barriers for these companies.
Russia's problems may quickly disappear, turning into opportunities, if the current monopoly-imperialist line in international energy policy is replaced with an open policy of the liberal type.
If we open access for Central Asian resources to Europe through our pipelines, we would not be able to find a more effective transport route for these resources to the market: Alternative pipelines would get a strong stab in the back. If they are adopted, the new rules of the European Union, which limit investments into the energy infrastructure, would not extend to private Russian energy companies that are not associated with the state (even a few years ago, LUKoil and YUKOS calmly bought assets in Europe). If Russia removes the present-day barriers to foreign investments into our oil and gas sector, this would lead to a rapid acceleration of development of our own oil and gas deposits, whose development is being put off for decades due to the ineffectiveness of our "appointed champions."
For some reason, many people in Russia have decided that national interests lie only in the plane of state monopolism and the satisfaction of imperialist ambitions.
Meanwhile, a policy of an entirely different type, based on openness and playing by the rules, may bring Russia much more benefit.
Gazeta.ru September 11, 2007
Article by Vladimir Milov, president of the Institute on Energy Policy.


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- Build sales by carrying multiple varieties and sizes of mangos.
The bins feature key messages to boost mango sales, and the program is designed for shippers to provide support to their smaller retailers who don't receive funding from the National Mango Board. Shippers are required to check the list of funded retail partners on the National Mango Board website and avoid sending bins to retailers that are already funded.
The National Mango Board bin specs are:
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The display bins feature colorful, high-quality graphics that grab shoppers' attention to help pump up mango sales in stores and also provide education on selection, cutting, usage and nutrition.
According to a press release, the bins are made of durable corrugated material with aqueous coating for added strength. Each bin rests on a black plastic bottom tray that protects the display from mops and spills. Five sliding casters make the bins easy to move, even when fully loaded.
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We are of the opinion that recipes morph with tastes and that by knowing the basics and the science of cooking (and baking), we have all we need to get creative! Soda bread is a rather old-timey way of making quick bread and the traditional version has caraway seeds and currants or raisins, as well as buttermilk. We tend to prefer a more savory loaf with dinners and suppers, but LOVE how quick and easy soda bread is. So, we've created our version–which has a crunchy, brown, salty crust and a soft, light, delicious inside. And, it's ready to eat in just about an hour!
Rosemary Garlicy-Oniony Soda Bread
4 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 Tablespoon onion powder, organic
1 Tablespoon garlic granules or powder, organic
1 Tablespoon dried Rosemary, organic
1 1/3 cup soured milk (we use 2% milk with about 1 Tablespoon white vinegar added to curdle and sour)
1 egg
1 Teaspoon coarse sea salt (for top)
In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, onion, garlic and rosemary. In a smaller bowl or 2 cup measuring container, mix milk and egg, beat with a fork until well incorporated. Add the milk/egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir together with a fork just until moistened. Turn out on to a floured surface and knead together 12-14 times or turns. Shape into a ball. We bake this on a lightly greased baking sheet (so the crust gets nice and crisp), but you can also bake in a lightly greased round pan or glass dish (about 2 quart). With a sharp knife, cut a 4 inch criss cross in the top of the bread (about 1/2 inch deep). Sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
Bake in a preheated 350-375 degree oven for 45-55 minutes. The bread will be golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center will come out clean. Remove from oven and place on a rack to cool a bit before slicing.