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No need for a work-in-progress we will start from scratch. The week is all about the creative spark, exploring the impulse to write and getting our writing muscles primed. You may be an absolute beginner or someone who needs to fall in love with writing again. We will do a lot of creativity exercises and produce vignettes and short pieces of writing that will culminate in a short story, essay or extract that can kick start a longer project.
We use a holistic approach to tying the fun and charm of being in rural France or on the Med in Spain to our goals of awakening your creative nature and getting your conscious mind out of the way so you can write.
You'll go on guided sensory walks, picnics, trips to farmer's markets and other sites where you'll continue to explore with a writer's eyes, ears, nose, mouth and hands.
Throughout this process we'll read, listen and discuss examples of writers successfully bringing together those elements. We'll talk about why we write, the things that get in the way, how to get around them and where we'd like to go with our writing. We'll cheer each other on and give each other helpful suggestions.
You will have time each day to write with the support and feedback of your course leader. You'll also get lots of individual feedback and suggestions for next steps.
As past participants will tell you, something special happens here and it truly becomes a creative cocoon where you can relax and explore your writing. This has a great deal to do with our limited course size of never more than six and the fact that we tailor the course to each participant, offering an individual holistic approach that meets you where you are and pushes you to the next level. Once you book we ask you about your writing experience and what you hope to get out of your time with us. Then we do everything we can to help you make that happen. Wayne Milstead and all our visiting writers-in-residence have extensive experience coaching writers of all skill levels and working with a variety of groups and individuals to cultivate creativity and storytelling.
What Will I leave with? The confidence to put pen to paper and play with words. You will learn to block out your internal editor/naysayer and let words work on you. You will heighten your powers of observation, your openness and ability to see connections between things. You'll develop an understanding of the building blocks of the creative spark of writing, such as metaphor, description, sound, memory, place, and imagination that will allow you to internalize and use them organically. You will develop a comfort level with words and ideas that will demystify the process and drive you to explore further when you return home. You will also leave with at least one small polished piece of writing that can used as a building block to a longer piece, developed further, or simply give you the confidence to keep writing. Past attendees always left with far more writing than they thought they would.
Advance submission of writing? None. This course focuses on the creative spark. We'll produce small pieces of writing together while you're here. We will send you a questionnaire you can use to let us know what you're interested in and what you'd like to get out of the course.
Course Length, Costs and Booking: This course runs Wednesday-Sunday (4 nights). Your stay can be extended to a full week with a retreat top-up. See Dates and Costs for all details and booking information.
Begins in Pictures
Writers reap rewards from the cookery school
A river walk to explore and engage the senses
Circle of Misse in the Spring
A sensory exercise in the Misse garden
Misse Wildflower Meadow
Enjoying an early spring lunch al fresco


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Baby potato 20
Basmati rice | jeeraga samba rice 2 cups
Bay leaf 2
Onion 1
Tomato 1 (optional)
Curry leaves few
Cashew nuts 6 (optional)
Oil 2 tblsp
Ghee 1 tblsp
Salt to taste
Red chilli powder 1/4 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
Cardamom 2
To grind:
Mint leaves 1/4 cup
Onion 1
Green chilli 3
Garlic 4
Ginger a small piece
Sombu 1/2 tsp
Kalpaasi (stone flower) 5
Cloves 2
Curd| Yogurt 1 tblsp
- Wash the potatoes and par boil the potatoes. i just pressure cooked it till 1 whistle. Take out the skin and allow it to cool.
- In a pan add oil and add the onion , green chilli and garlic. Make it golden brown. Allow it to cool.
- Grind this along with mint leaves, kalpaasi, cloves ,sombu and ginger. Add the yogurt while grinding.
- Add the ground paste to the boiled potatoes and add the red chilli powder and turmeric powder. Add half of the salt and marinate this for 20 minutes.
- Wash the rice and keep it aside for 20 minutes. In a pressure cooker, add oil and ghee and add the curry leaves, cardamom, and thinly sliced onions. . Saute till the onions becomes brown. If adding tomatoes cut and chop lengthwise and add now Add the marinated potatoes. Saute in a medium low flame for 5 minutes.
- Add the rice to this and cook for 3 minutes in a medium flame. Stir now and then to avoid this getting burnt. Add 3 cups of water
- Cover the cooker and cook till 1 whistle. Keep in a very very low flame for 10 minutes and switch off the stove.
- Once the pressure is released, fluff the biryani with a fork and carefully mix it without breaking the potatoes.
- If adding cashew nuts fry in little ghee and add it before serving, just to retain the crunchiness.
- Serve hot with onion raitha.
- While sauting the onions for grinding, saute them till nice golden brown. Never miss this .
- Adding kalpaasi will give an amazing flavour. It is easily available in grocery shops and quite cheap too.
- You can replace veggies instead of small potato.

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Electric Men's Stitchwell L/S Shirt (Small) - Brown
Electric Men's Stitchwell LS Shirt (Small) - Brown
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Button up collared shirt | Checkered design
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Tattoo! The Game of Ink
Tattoo! The Game of Ink is a card-based set building game where body art enthusiasts race to gain the most Reputation Points before available tattoo designs run out. Buy, place and score designs from five major themes of tattoos onto your individual Arm Board, and chain similarly themed designs for bonuses. However, your Arm Board has limited space, so to keep scoring, you'll need to pay to Laser off old designs for fresh ink later!
Tattoo! The Game of Ink is being published by Gaming Paper, LLC in 2016.
- Unique, Vivid Theme: Tattoo! The Game of Ink features card art by tattoo artists from around the country in order to showcase this fascinating art form!
- Dynamic Victory Points: You need Reputation Points to win the game, but you can also spend them to buy more designs!
- Indirect Opposition: Build sweeping chains across your Arm Board to be the best-inked with 2, 3, or 4 players!
Easy to learn for those new to tabletop gaming but who love tattoo art, while offering multiple strategic options for more experienced players as well!
Will you go big and prominent with your Design purchases, or aim for many smaller, similarly themed designs? Save your Reputation Points or spend them to buy ever-more impressive ink?
Tattoo! The Game of Ink was inspired by the increasing acceptance of body art in everyday society, and our wanting to demonstrate the beauty and skill that exists in the world of tattoos. This game is an homage to tattoo artists and their living canvases, and we hope you enjoy it!
Are you a tattoo artist interested in having your shop's work showcased in Tattoo! The Game of Ink, or know someone who is? Interested in learning more, or in reviewing the game? Just want to show us your favorite tattoo? Contact us here!
Download a black & white half deck demo PDF
We've assembled a black & white halfdeck demo PDF of the game which shows off all the features of the full game, in only 20 minutes (the full game is 40 minutes). Just print this document, cut out the cards, and piece together the Arm Boards and you've got a great taste of the mechanics of buying, placing, and scoring tattoo designs. Our recommendation is to only use the 5 spaces to the right of the Bicep space on the Arm Boards when playing this demo, so that you can practice your Lasering techniques too.
Here is the link to sign up for our mailing list and get the print & play demo of the game:
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Repost from Jon Rappoport's blog.
Are we all living inside a virtual simulation?
By Jon Rappoport
February 9, 2013
A study out of Bonn University has led to a new round of speculation about the nature of the universe.
The study proposes that cosmic rays undergo a strange energy shift. The energies are "re-fitted" to align with an underlying pattern or lattice. There is only one proper fit; no exceptions are permitted.
If the lattice is, indeed, the basic pixel-like Reality we are interacting with every day of our lives, then we could be living inside a created artifice.
A simulation.
Put this description alongside the hypothesis that the universe is a hologram: lines of code inscribed on a two-dimensional surface deliver instructions on how the lattice is built, and what its properties are.
In other words, the software which holographically projects the universe includes the exact structure of the lattice.


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|228 m²
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|4 noites
Aprecie a serenidade e luxo! Nossa casa espaçosa fazenda está situada em uma subdivisão fechado e fornece um local tranqüilo, retiro tranquilo em um ambiente de montanha. O pátio ao ar livre e deck mirante superior oferecem vistas para milhas com uma paz e serenidade que é incomparável! O espaço de vida 2.455 pés quadrados. Tem quatro grandes quartos com duas suítes master e três casas de banho de luxo. O grande comer na cozinha oferece muito espaço no balcão e espaço para se movimentar e flui direito para a sala de família permitindo que muitos um ótimo lugar para se reunir e conversar. Um envoltório grande em torno do pátio no quintal privado oferece muito para deleite de todos, incluindo uma piscina, banheira de hidromassagem, área de churrasqueira, fogueira e seu próprio putting green! Venha desfrutar do sol quente e as Arizona Arizona surpreendentes noites os hóspedes admirem as estrelas!
Lindo Condomínio Mountain Retreat Pool & Colocar Grn: Este familiar Las Sendas, casa encontra-se em uma das comunidades planejadas mais do premier no país! A comunidade Las Sendas foi votado pela HOMEBUILDERS ASSOCIAÇÃO & JD Power and Associates como um dos Top 5 melhores comunidades nos EUA por três anos seguidos! Ténis, basquetebol e voleibol, parques, cão corre, campos de beisebol e futebol, caminhadas e trilhas de bicicleta, comunidade Fitness Club com serviços de spa eo clima fabuloso tornar este sonho uma fuga de lazer!
TOP 10 lugares para jogar !!! : Este é um paraíso do jogador de golfe e um fabuloso passeio para toda a família! Golf Magazine elogiado o Robert Trent Jones II projetado Las Sendas Golf Course como Um dos Dez lugares de jogar dentro América! Além disso, existem 7 cursos dentro de 6 milhas e todos os cursos Arizona premiados estão a cerca de 15 a 45 minutos de carro.
A propriedade fica a apenas oito milhas ao sul de Saguaro Lake e flutuante do rio ea menos de 1. 5 milhas do Poder Rd e 202 HWY intercâmbio! O Aeroporto de Phoenix fica a 23 minutos de distância, enquanto ASU é de 20 e Scottsdale Fashion Square fica a 25 minutos! A Mesa Riverview e Tempe Marketplace Compras & Cine áreas estão dentro de 15 minutos, e ao lado do Casino Arizona. Todas as equipes pro esportes são menos de 45 minutos, e o Mecanismo de Cubs Spring Training é 15! Para realmente explorar AZ, você pode tomar em Sedona, Flagstaff, ou Tucson em duas horas de carro, ou ir até a colina para os pinheiros de Payson em uma hora e 15 minutos, ou o one-and-only Grand Canyon South Rim é apenas três horas e meia NW!
Outras atividades: Passeios de barco, observação da vida selvagem, canoagem, basquetebol, voleibol de areia, tênis, golfe, campo de tiro
We had a wonderful time! 2 families, both with young children, and it was perfect. The home had lots of toys that were available to us which made the backyard that much more fun! So many chairs to lounge in, lot's of nice pool towels, big backyard and the pool was great. The home itself was very clean and well stocked with pantry items/spices which was a pleasent surprise. We also loved the large supply of plastic dishes as they are not only great for outside but worked well with our young children. Location was great, it does back onto the main road that leads you into the community but it was not an issue. Quiet neighbourhood. The home itself has a great layout, very spacious, perfect for sharing with another family. I would definitely recommend the property to others, I myself would rent again. The owner was easy to connect with and very helpful. Thank you Cindy!!
The owners were great to deal with! Had all the necessities and more! The whole family loved the backyard and the pool.
This house was amazing and even more impressive in person than the pictures show. We had two families traveling together with three children under the age of 7. The backyard was perfect for everyone and even had additional toys/floats for use. There was plenty of room for all us inside and the setup with two bedrooms with attached bathrooms worked perfectly for our two family combination. Cindy was wonderful to work with, she was prompt with replies and went out of her way to make sure we were prepared for our stay and had all needed information. We also left a couple personal items at the house. Once I contacted Cindy, she made sure the items were locked away safely and then went out of her way to get the items shipped back to me securely. Our two families will definitely be staying here again, everyone was more than pleased with the home and we all had a great time.
My wife and I had wanted to vacation in Las Sendas for several years but we were unable to find a property that met all of our criteria, until this year that is. Cindy was very gracious and the booking process was simple and painless. We knew the minute we walked into the front door that this was much more than a typical vacation property... it was a home, with thoughtful owners who paid attention to important details that would make our 12 days a seamless transition into the desert from our home in Canada. When we walked out into the back patio area we were greeted by my dream design of what a vacation home's back yard should be. The heated saltwater pool and spa provided much needed Therapeutic relief and will be dearly missed. On behalf of my wife, daughter and myself, we would like to thank Cindy and John for providing such a wonderful place to stay and for being such thoughtful hosts. Glen, Lilly & Nicole
This house was such a blessing to our family of 6. We have 4 young children this was the first vacation we've had where my husband and I can truly say that we were able to completely relax and refresh and really just have fun as a family. This house was laid out so well and truly made for a perfect vacation. We've rented a house in the area before and had problems with the temperature in the house being too warm and the pool temp being too cold. We were a little hesitant about those issues here, but they proved to be no problem at all. The house was perfectly cool and the warmth of the pool and hot tub made for a luxurious experience. Even on an overcast, chilly day we were able to enjoy the pool and hot tub as a family. Our favorite features of the house were the single floor layout, the self closing patio doors ( perfect for young children!), the pool toys, fire pit and the warm temps of the pool and hot tub. The only "problem" we had while there was a pool light not working and Cindy responded to us within an hour and had it fixed promptly. Thank you Cindy for sharing this treasure with us - we can't wait to return again!
Cindy and John were excellent home owners to help make our first vacation home such a huge success. So thank you first of all. Also thank you for sharing your beautiful home. My husband and I spent everyday in the pool and/or hot tub, and we created our own game of golf, which was really fun. The backyard is gorgeous and so relaxing. The house was so well kept up, instructional book to help make our stay easier, spices and well stocked kitchen to help us cook our own meals. The booklets and information to help us enjoy every second of our stay was great. We experienced as much as we could and our adventures were just minutes away from lakes with boat tours, hiking trails, Tortilla Flats, NBA basketball (Phoenix Suns won!), metro-rail, flea markets, shopping and many more activities. The pictures don't do this place justices - it is relaxing, private and the scenery from the balcony is stunning with the mountains and evening city lights in the distance. Your home created a "homey" feeling for us. Thank you again for making our first vacation home a great one! Look forward to staying with you again! Thanks again John and Cindy. Roger and Delores, North Dakota
|Validade da Tarifa
|por noite
|Noite (fim de semana)
|por semana
|por mês
|Pacote ou Evento
High Season
set 1 2017 - dez 31 2017
Estadia mínima: 4 noite(s)
Spring Training
jan 1 2018 - abr 1 2018
Estadia mínima: 4 noite(s)
High Season
abr 2 2018 - mai 31 2018
Estadia mínima: 4 noite(s)
Standard Rate
jun 1 2018 - ago 31 2018
Estadia mínima: 4 noite(s)
|Heating salt water pool
(OPTION) Saltwater pool & hot tub is $250.00/week to heat
E-check preferred, 2.5% added for credit card, 2.9% for paypal
Renters must be 25 & over
No Smoking allowed
No Pets allowed
Pool towels, toys, games, high chair and pack-n-play provided
WIFI Internet, Cable TVs, DVD/VCR Combo
Refundable Security Deposit $600/Weekly Rentals


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We are asking everyone to help us get our three beautiful girls home from Ukraine by donating $10 today on 10/10. We are happy to accept larger amounts today too. You can donate using the "donate" button to the right. Our family loves them so much and needs them home as soon as possible. We truly appreciate everyone's support. We cannot do it without your help!
at the orphanage. We are adopting all three.


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Last night Dan Hegarty repeated the long sought after 1993 session by Limerick band The Cranberries on his RTE 2fm show 'The Alternative To Sleep'. Dan expressly thanked producer Ian Wilson who obviously had the non trivial task of tracking the original session tape down in the RTE archive. Incidentally there is currently a project underway at RTE to digitise this archive and we await the results with great anticipation. The night this session was recorded the band dropped into Dave Fanning in studio for an interview and you can listen to a recording here.
The Icicle Melts
Like You Used To


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After being in Cancun in January for our honeymoon, I felt like bringing back a bit of the sunshine we had experienced into the cold, wintry days of Dayton. I spent the past two and a half months studying for the Ohio Bar exam, which served as a crash course in Ohio law and an opportunity to stay indoors during the third-coldest winter in Dayton. Consequently (oh goodness, I'm still in Bar essay writing mode), I needed to make my breaks as effective as possible. A smoothie like this keeps you energized and…just plain happy! You can mix in protein powder to add a bit more energy into your day, but here is the basic recipe:
1/4 cup fresh blueberries
1 banana, sliced into chunks
1 kiwi
2 chunks frozen pineapple
2 frozen strawberries
2 chunks frozen mango
1/4 cup water
Add the banana, kiwi and blueberries first, then the water. Puree until smooth. Then add the frozen fruit.
I like to use frozen fruit instead of ice because it makes the smoothie cold without creating too much grittiness from the ice.


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Fly Bikes Brake
I am wondering what is so different from Fly Bikes with the Chainstay or Seatstay brakes. Do they really make a difference if you use the seatstay one for chainstays or vise-versa? My real question though is, that to the people that have the seatstay version, are the "flybikes" logo on the side upsidedown or the right way? If you don't get what I just said, please ask me to reise.
The chainstay brakes are angled for a straighter cable line, but the seatstay brakes aren't.
but seatstay mounts are meant for those of you out there who want to run a small gearing like 25/9, and still want to have brakes.
Do you actually know what you're talking about? The chainstay brakes work fine with 25-9 on most frames made in the past few years.
Yeah, I know a kid who has chainstay Fly brakes with a 25/9 gear.
Thx for the replys but for the seatstay, are the words on the side upsidedown? Not a big deal but I would like to know.
ok so some newer frames are made with shorter mounts to accomidate brakes, but thats the original reason that mounts were put on the seatstay. because the didnt make short mounts a while back. seatstay just keeps it all out of the way. like if your chain comes loose or whatever, then its not riding on the brakes.
No brakes is just so much easier.
FACT: You will lose this argument.
fine. i dont really care. i dont run brakes anyway. im with fit...wayyyyyyy easier.
They look cleaner, but other than that, I'm always going to run brakes.
i went brakeless cause my brakes kept goin funny and it was way too much work. plus the part of the are that holds the end of the cable just broke right off.
Nothing. I cracked the Psykopath right before I left for a six-week hiking/geology trip (which I got back from on Friday), and now I just picked up Nick Dawg's Solid AA (custom, with a Spanish BB and Fly brakes on the chainstays...) to ride for the week, since he'll be racing in Nashville. I'll probably be taking one of Joey Cobb's old, brakemountless Volume frames off him later in the week.
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Lindsay has never been so alone in her life. After a private investigator exposes her, she's on the run once more. Her bottomless bag of tricks is empty, and she's filling it to the brim with regrets and mistakes.
As danger builds, Lindsay can't stop thinking about her dominant bosses. Maybe Romeo, Hawthorne, and Slade could save her.
Maybe - if they could find her.
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Open Cast Mining Process
Green Mining,Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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A mining client based in Northern Cape has a position available for a Mining Engineer. The successful candidate must meet the following requirements: The successful candidate must meet the following requirements: Degree in Mining Engineer Extensive experience with open cast and trackless ...Read More
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Open-Pit diamond mining (or "Open-Cast Mining") is used when deposits of minerals are found near the surface as with kimberlite pipes. ... This process is often used to enhance the appearance of a diamond, many times changing its colour or making it colourless.Read More
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A profile of Iron Ore Mining in South Africa with directories of companies, people, industry sectors, projects, facilities, news and events.Read More
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Open Cast Mining Flow Chart,Protable Plant
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How's it Going? and welcome to HomeMentors.com – a media publishing company that features various smart home books, live events and home automation courses.
HomeMentors.com is a place for you to come and understand the amazing lifestyle-enhancing benefits of integrating light control, Independent Living 2.0 systems, IP camera's, home Automation alarm systems, multi-room music 2.0 equipment, automated blinds, wearable devices, smart thermostats, and much more into your home!
Gerard -is 46 years old and originally from Cork in Ireland, married to Olive with five kids ranging from 5 to 16 years olde – so a busy house!
Over the past 20 years, Gerard has served in a variety of management, engineering, and commercial positions in both public and private industry sectors.
Other professional achievements including authoring a number of books, including:
- 13 Ways to Use Technology to Live Independently at Home for Longer!,
ISBN: 978-0-9574307-4-7, (Published 2013)
- Manage Your Home with a Smartphone App!, ISBN: 978-0-9574307-0-9
(Published, 2012)
- IPTV Services and Technologies, Wiley, ISBN: 978-0-470-16372-6
(Published 2008)
- Co-authored Home Technology Integrator Certification Lab: ISBN 1-58122-070-7 (Published 2004)
- Essential Guide to Home Networking; ISBN-10: 0130198463 Published (2001)
- Essential Guide to Digital Set-top Boxes and Interactive TV, Prentice Hall, ISBN-10: 0130173606 (Published 1999)
Over the years Gerard has been given the role as a commentator on industry events and trends in the smart home industry sector and been quoted in a number of premier business publications. Additionally he has presented papers at a handful of conferences around the world.
On the education front, he holds electronics and information technology qualifications from the University of Limerick in Ireland.


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Protesters carrying signs and chanting slogans demanding a higher wage Tokyo April 15, 2017, Japan. A Group of young people named Aequitas who means Equity in Latin, organised a demonstration to demanded a minimum hourly wage of 1,500 JPY (approx. USD 13.7), currently the minimum wage ranges from 700 to 900 JPY (approx. USD from 6,4 to 8,3). 15/04/2017-Tokyo, JAPAN
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Santa Clara, CA (PressExposure) April 29, 2009 -- LSA Global, the premier one-stop global training and consulting firm that focuses on achieving measurable business results with a select group of clients, today announced updated training measurement metrics for the second quarter.
"We are fiercely devoted to quality results and proud that over 85% of our business comes from repeat business with satisfied clients,â states Tristam Brown, president & CEO of LSA Global. âOur intense focus on measuring and quantifying the impact of training and development continues to pay off.â
With over 600 training assessment and measurement projects under our belts, the results continue to support our core belief in the importance of the transfer of training in driving tangible business results. For the second quarter, our key client satisfaction and transfer of training measurement metrics continue to greatly exceed industry averages:
* 97% client satisfaction * 98%- solution recommendation * 98.2% facilitator/consultant recommendation * 93% relevance index * 148% knowledge gain
Training measurement is critical to producing solid business results, driving accountability for execution, and providing feedback for coaching. While many companies philosophically believe in investing in people through skill building, many practitioners are still content to allow the results to âtake care of themselves.â In our opinion, the probability of this approach having a tangible business impact is slim.
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Margaret Hillert's The purple pussycat / illustrated by Kate Cosgrove.
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- ISBN: 9781599538037 (library edition : alk. paper)
- Physical Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
- Publisher: [Chicago, IL] : Norwood House Press, [2017]
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| "A Beginning-to-Read book."
"21st Century Edition."
"Authorized adapted reprint from the U.S. English language edition"--Ttile page verso.
Originally published in 2007 by Norwood House Press.
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| "A stuffed pussycat comes to life at night and sets out to explore seeing what animals doing during the night"-- Provided by publisher.
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Looks like the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
Vitor Belfort's daughter, Vitoria, made an appearance at a Brazilian jiu-jitsu tournament recently and she kind of killed it.
She takes a boy dressed in street clothes, picks him up and throws him to the ground. She then takes his back, flips him over and goes for the rear-naked choke.
Chip off the ol' block.
There's a saying in BJJ that when a man starts training he realizes he is weaker than he thought he was, and when a woman starts she finds she is stronger than she thought she was.
For Vitoria this is probably true.
In case you were wondering, Vitoria is the one on the left.
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Our year has been wonderful, and ending it with this dip will be an even bigger bonus.
Randy's Cheese Dip
1 32 oz Velveeta Like Cheese ( we used the Aldi brand)
1 Block of Cream Cheese
1 pound of Hot Jimmy Dean Sausage- cooked and crumbled
1 Pound of Hamburger- cooked and crumbled
1/2 can of abdobe chipotle peppers- we ground ours up in a food processer this gives it the zing.
1 can of Rotel ( we also used the Aldi Brand)
Melt the cheese and the cream cheese slowly in the crockpot. After it is melted, add the rest of the items. Stir- as it warms up, you will need to thin with milk. We added about one cup of milk.
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(WINDSOR, ON) – The St Clair men defeated the Redeemer Royals by a score of 2-1 Saturday at the Main Campus.
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"What God Says"#84-43
Presented on The Lutheran Hour on June 25, 2017
By Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus, Speaker Emeritus of The Lutheran Hour
(Q&A Topic:What is a good citizen?)
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Text: Isaiah 43:1-3
Christ is risen. He's risen indeed. Dear Lord, grant that we may hear you rather than being swept away by what the world says. In every difficulty, keep us safe, secure, and trusting in our Savior. Lord, grant such grace to us all. Amen.
Lutheran Hour listeners, let me ask, have you heard what they're saying? I can't think of anything which will get people's attention faster than somebody whispering, "Did you hear what they said?" As long as what they've been saying isn't about us, we all want to know the latest juicy dirt, be told about the most salacious scandal, be brought up to date on someone's embarrassing humiliation. Mark Twain once said something like a lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes. Me, I prefer to think the things they say are like a prairie fire racing along without mind and purpose, but destroying everything in its path.
Can you remember back to last year when we saw the two prime candidates for the presidency trying to snuff out the false rumors and stamp out the fabricated lies which critics were saying about them? The candidates and their advisors could stomp out one fire and two more would be lit. Millions of receptive minds were eager to believe the worst and pass the worst on as if it were the Gospel truth. Of course, in the scheme of things, these were little fires and in a decade or two, they will soon be forgotten. The same cannot be said about the out-of-control prairie fires which are sweeping across the globe and changing people's beliefs in regard to God, guilt, forgiveness, salvation, eternity, morality.
It wasn't so many years ago when only the most alert of Christians could see the ominous orange-red glow on the horizon, indicating approaching spiritual trouble. Today, all can see this fire, which desires to consume a man's faith in his Redeemer and destroy a woman's trust in her Lord. It is a fire which feeds on the doubt and disbelief which comes when humanity tries to rip God out of heaven and away from human hearts. It is a fire fueled by folks shutting their ears to God and listening instead to what they say, all of which may have you wondering just what are some of the things they are saying?
They said that if we would throw out the Bible's concept of family and morality, people would be able to forget their guilt, and sexual problems would be a thing of the past. We listened to what they said, and soon we're shocked to see the family being redefined by divorce, fatherless children, and the constantly changing definitions of mother and fatherhood. Far too many educators agreed with what they said, and they taught their young charges sex education, but they did so without offering any moral framework or value system. And the result of listening to what they said? Venereal disease and illegitimacy are increasing at an epidemic rate. That's what happens when people listen to what they say.
I wonder what will it take for people to listen once again to the Lord. Those who look carefully and with eyes of faith will be able to see the approaching fire which comes from faulty and flawed human wisdom, from a blind faith which accepts what they say. And what is it they have said? They said that it was unconstitutional to have a Bible placed in a state school classroom. They said children should be allowed to shape their own beliefs.
I could offer a reply to what is happening to our young people, but I prefer to refer you to Patriarch Kirill, the leader of the Orthodox Church in Russia. Seeing the direction Western nations have been going, he has voiced this plea: "In our country, we have been through an epoch of atheism, and we know what it is to live without God. We want to shout to the whole world, stop!"
The patriarch's shout should be heard. Recent history has shown that a child who is given no values is like an untended and uncared-for field, the field which quickly fills up with weeds. They have said so many things. They said parents should never discipline their children. They said doing so would scar the little ones emotionally. They said the youngsters would become bullies and grow up to hate their parents, and since no parent wishes to be hated, many moms and dads forgot about the woodshed and the time-outs and the sincere parent-child conversations. The result, too many children grew up without any concept of respect, responsibility, or reverence.
True, most children didn't hate their parents. They were indifferent to their parents, and indifference, my friends, is far, far worse. Those with eyes of faith can see the approaching glow from the fire of spiritual destruction coming from the things they say. What is it they have said? They said all religions are alike, all heavens are alike, and all gods, if there is a God, are alike. All religions alike? Other than Christianity, what other faith says a loving Lord sent His Son into the world to become one of us? What faith, other than the Christian, maintains Jesus was sacrificed to save us from sin, death, and devil? When I say us, I include all people, including the untouchable and the misbehaving child, who may find rejection somewhere else.
Yes, they have said all kinds of things. They said Jesus' miracles were nothing more than sleight-of-hand magic tricks, which had managed to bamboozle the superstitious bunch of ignorant and none-too-bright Galilean fishermen. They said the virgin birth was unprovable, Jesus' third-day resurrection from the dead a glorious mistake, and the church has been built on lies created by the disciples' overactive imaginations.
They said the church showed its ignorance by its condemnation of the astronomer Galileo, but they never say that in making her judgment, the church had first consulted with the most respected scientists of that era. They say that Christianity only appeals to those who are slow and stupid, dumb and dependent, irrational and ignorant, but they always neglect to say how many times the absolutely factual truths they taught us when we were young have been overthrown, overturned, overhauled, and set caddywumpus.
If you need proof, the wisdom of the world ain't so wise. I can only tell you I remember when experts said we couldn't go swimming until an hour after we had eaten. I remember when you would ruin your eyes if you sat near the TV. Goodness, I even remember the TV commercial which said more doctors smoked and recommended Camels than any other cigarette.
These are just some of the amusing mistakes which the world has made. For the most part, they are innocuous. They're certainly far different than the damnable untruth and half-truths which are being promoted by Satan. He is experienced in telling his lies, and millions have found his falsehoods to be more palatable, more agreeable, and more acceptable than the truth of God, which is contained in Holy Scripture.
It is rejection of the Lord's Word, His promises, and His Son which have caused the spiritually-destructive fire we see on the horizon. Like a prairie fire, it seems to advance unchecked, consuming everything in its path. No Bible-believing Christian seems safe from the approaching inferno, and it seems as if everybody will fall victim to this burning blaze of unbelief brought about by people accepting the false things the world says.
Indeed, there are many people, many Christians, who feel they are helpless in a hopeless situation. I'm not one of them. That is because rather than listening to what they say, I prefer to listen to what the Lord says. For most of this message, I have quoted what the world has in its duplicity proclaimed as the truth. Now hear the truth of the Lord. He told the prophet Isaiah to say this, "But now thus says the Lord, He who created you, who formed you, He says, 'Fear not, for I have redeemed you. I have called you by name. You are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, and the flames shall not consume you, for I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.'"
Isaiah lived in what is present-day Israel. Israel doesn't have tornadoes or hurricanes, but it does have floods and fires. Floods and fires were just about the most powerful natural calamities Isaiah's original readers could understand. Using those catastrophes, the loving Lord offers His assurance that when great calamity comes, He will be there to protect His people. Now you, like others, may wonder can He take care of us in a flood? If that is your question, I would refer you to Noah, yes, Noah. The Lord gave Noah directions, and in doing so, saved humanity through the ark, which the patriarch and his family built.
Can the Lord rescue us from fire? I urge you to visit with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. Because of their faith in God, they were sentenced to die by being burned alive in a super-heated furnace. Those three will tell you how that day the Redeemer stood by their side and saved them from an agonizing ending.
Yes, the Lord has both the power and the inclination to rescue us. His is a longstanding commitment. It is a commitment which began before we were ever born. Indeed, before we drew our first breath or uttered our first cry, He knew us, loved us, and was committed to saving us. When we obeyed His commands and worshiped Him, He loved us with a glad love. When we wandered in sin, what then? He continued to love us but, at such times, it was with a sad love. No matter what, the Lord's love has been unmovable and unquenchable.
If you need proof, then look to His Son. There the intensity of the Father's love can be most clearly seen in how His Son came and fulfilled the Law for us, rejected temptation for us, and died for us. Jesus knew my name and yours when He hung on that cross. Yes, he knew us because He was carrying our sins and when He died sin's stranglehold on us was broken. The grave no longer could say it had the last word in our lives, and the devil's deed on the souls of believers was found to be invalid. Yes, by God's grace, Jesus' followers will withstand flood and fire. With His help we will be forgiven, and some day we will be taken to a safe, eternal home.
Of course, the terrifying prairie fire of doubt and disbelief is still bearing down on us. It is possible you are wondering if there is anything you can do to minimize that danger, to counter the destruction, which has had such a negative impact on so many others. Recently, I read a book written by Addison Erwin Sheldon, which was published in 1905. In that book, Sheldon reminisced of a time when much of the Midwest was a field of native grasses-grasses which were good for feeding the stock but dangerous in the fall when the warm winds killed them off and they grew dry like tinder.
The early settlers were fully aware of the danger which could come upon them if those grasses were to ignite. They knew the danger and did more than wring their hands and tremble in fear at the prospect. Yes, they did two things to protect themselves. The first thing every farmer did was plow a fireguard. The term fireguard may be new to you, so let me tell you how it was made.
On a good fall day, the conscientious farmer would take his plow and make a circle about 60 feet away from his home. Then, he would go 20 feet further out and plow a second furrow. Then, one evening when the wind was calm, he and his family would go out and burn the grasses between those two circular furrows. That burned-out area was the fireguard, and it would keep most everyday fires from his home and family, but a full-fledged prairie fire was hardly an everyday fire.
A prairie fire was a cataclysmic event, which gave considerable warning of its coming. The first indication of the danger would have been seen at night. Days before its arrival, a prairie fire gave warning to anyone who faced into the wind and looked at the reddish cast on the horizon. The next days were marked by a smoky haze, and the night's glow would get progressively brighter. The farmer knew his fireguard would be easily breached by the sparks which would rain from the sky and the flaming tumbleweeds which, pushed by the wind, would shed embers in advance of the main blaze. Knowing what was coming, the farmer would ride out a fair distance from his place and begin a backfire. If all went well, the backfire would stop the prairie fire by robbing it of fuel.
My friends, a spiritual prairie fire is headed our way. You've seen the glow of its coming, college professors who mock the Redeemer and penalize students who are committed to the Christ. Courts seem inclined to believe the Founding Fathers' freedom of religion should actually be freedom from religion. Many churches no longer speak of sin or the forgiveness of it, which the Savior won. The list goes on. The fire is coming. So what will you do?
I encourage you: build a fireguard around your family. Find and be faithful and worship at a church which shares the Savior's story. Protect your home. Talk with your children and friends about your Redeemer. Pray with each other. Strengthen the spirituality of your family altar. Then, having done your best at home, go out and take your public stand. Be public in your witness to the Savior who has called you by name. Let the world know whose side you are on by setting a backfire of witness to the Savior and the Lord. And if, only now, the Lord is speaking to your heart and informing your mind of the danger; if just this moment you see the value of hearing what the Lord says rather than what they say, I give thanks to God.
Today, we at The Lutheran Hour Ministries are ready to help you enjoy the Savior. To that end, I send this invitation: call us at The Lutheran Hour. Amen.
Action in Ministry for June 25, 2017
Guest: Dr. Steve Hokana
Mark Eischer: You're listening to The Lutheran Hour, and this is Action in Ministry. Today, we're going to be talking about a serious problem that is ravaging individuals and their families. We should warn that this is a very sensitive topic, and it may not be suitable for younger listeners.
Greg Seltz: Yeah, thanks, Mark. We're talking today about pornography, and it has left a destructive path of addiction in our society, but what we want to talk about today is that there is also hope, a real hope of freedom.
Mark Eischer: Dr. Steve Hokana is a retired U.S. Army chaplain with 30 years of experience. He's also the author of a resource titled Strength and Honor: The Spiritual Warfare Against Pornography.
Gregory Seltz: Chaplain Hokana, thanks for joining us.
Chaplain Hokana: Hey, it's great to be here, guys. Thank you for having me.
Gregory Seltz: Now this can be a difficult topic to talk about and address, but why must we?
Chaplain Hokana: Pornography has absolutely worked its way into all elements of our culture. It's something we need to be aware of. And there are ways that we can overcome pornography through the power of God's Word and his love in Christ Jesus.
Gregory Seltz: One of the very sad parts of this addiction then is how it perverts what God has created to be beautiful and wonderful. So how is God's view of sex different from how it's abused then in pornography?
Chaplain Hokana: I think there are four things that God wants for us as His children of God in Christ Jesus concerning sex. First of all, it establishes what we call that one union that we have. Second, it provides for sexual intimacy within the bond of marriage, and marriage only. It's interesting in the Scripture that when it talks about sexual union with man and wife, husband and wife, it talks about the word, "know," to know that person. Third, sexual intercourse is for mutual pleasure of husband and wife. We find that throughout Scripture. Finally, sexual intercourse is for creation, for making babies.
Mark Eischer: Now the question is this: nowadays, how can you avoid pornography?
Gregory Seltz: Yeah, pervasive.
Mark Eischer: It's a tool that's used to sell products, and with the internet, it's now become pervasive and even more available, all the time.
Chaplain Hokana: Yeah, there's a phrase they've used when they've studied pornography called the "pornification of America," and it is absolutely pervasive. It is everywhere. It reminds me of the first and second century of the Roman Empire where I think that the Romans were just sexually tired. They were so over-sexualized. They had street names that were named after various sexual positions and sexual body parts. I think they were just so hungry for the Gospel. The Gospel brings peace, true peace.
Gregory Seltz: Yeah. You've talked about this as a war. If it's a war, then how do we defeat the enemy?
Chaplain Hokana: One of the things, too, is we always have to listen to the orders of the Commander-in-Chief and to understand that sex is for and intended for marriage, to build up each other. I read an article the other day on if you want to destroy your marriage quickly, the best thing to do is be selfish. Pornography is selfish. Also, there's a sense, a deep sense of love that we have to have for people that are addicted to pornography, too.
The amount of self-loathing that they have is really, really high. When they talk to you as a Christian, they already assume that you hate them, that they're ugly and terrible. One thing that we can do is when someone sits down and talks to us about their pornographic addiction, you find something in them that's lovable, because they're projecting to you that they're loathed. Nice hair, nice shirt-just start somewhere with them to tell them that they are not the trash of the world. They need help.
Gregory Seltz: We're here with you.
Chaplain Hokana: We are here with you.
Mark Eischer: Let's go back to the title of the booklet for a moment: Strength and Honor. Now tell us what that means and how those who are struggling with pornography can also adopt a new perspective with respect to that.
Chaplain Hokana: Yeah, it is interesting because one of the combat signs that a Roman would give, one to the other, prior to entering battles, they would turn to each other and, in Latin, it means "strength and honor." It means that everything you are, everything you do-your family, your total being-is now put to the test in battle.
Pornography, if you are addicted to pornography, you must use every tool you have at your disposal to break free of it. It is a horrific addiction. There is no silver lining; there is no sunshine at the end of being addicted to pornography.
Gregory Seltz: Chaplain Hokana, this is a great resource, and that's why we wanted to have you on here. Pornography has become so common we may forget its destructive power, but as you write, "In Christ's Name, we can conquer strongholds, including those built around the deception and slavery of pornography." That's why this booklet is good for anyone who is struggling with that, so thank you so much for joining us today and being a part of this with us.
Chaplain Hokana: Thank you. It is a privilege.
Gregory Seltz: That's our Action in Ministry segment today, to bless, to empower, and to strengthen your life in Christ for others.
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LUTHERAN HOUR MAILBOX (Questions & Answers) for June 25, 2017
Topic: What is a good citizen?
Mark Eischer: Once again, it's time for questions and answers with our Speaker Emeritus, Pastor Ken Klaus. I'm Mark Eischer.
Pastor Ken Klaus: Hello, Mark.
Mark Eischer: Last month we discussed why a person might choose to remain part of a church in which there are disagreements and conflicts. One of the reasons we gave was that sinners who've been forgiven by their Savior express their gratitude for that by forgiving and supporting their fellow believers, and we try to get along and stand together as one people.
Pastor Ken Klaus: It was an accurate statement that came right to the point.
Mark Eischer: We thought that was the end of the discussion. Apparently, it wasn't. Some of what we said, including that part about standing together as one, it really touched some people, although in a somewhat different way.
Pastor Ken Klaus: How did they apply that line?
Mark Eischer: They took what we said about people being good members of a church and applied it to people being good citizens of their country.
Pastor Ken Klaus: Yeah, it seems to be on people's minds.
Mark Eischer: A listener writes, "I'm a 56-year-old man who recently had the privilege of going to a basketball tournament to watch my fifth-grade granddaughter play. Her team didn't win, but my granddaughter's group had spirit, and they did their best."
Pastor Ken Klaus: That's great. Good sportsmanship.
Mark Eischer: "But," he continues, "throughout the game, some of the parents in the stands challenged the ref on every call. They questioned his eyesight, his judgment, even his ancestry. Some booed him during the game, during halftime, and even after the final buzzer. And more than one wife had to restrain their husbands from following the ref out to the parking lot."
Pastor Ken Klaus: That's bad.
Mark Eischer: Our listener then went home and turned on the TV, and there he saw protesters beating up someone who had voted for someone they didn't like. Some carried signs that read, "Not my president." Help me understand what's going on here.
Pastor Ken Klaus: You know, Mark, there are a number of Bible verses that speak to this man's question. The first is pertinent to folks who live in the land of liberty. 1 Corinthians 6 says, "All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful." Applying that thought to what our listener described, people have the freedom to say what they want, but what they say might not always be helpful. Folks have a right to dislike and even disagree with a referee or a political leader, but the ways in which they express their disagreement can be harmful rather than helpful. Of course, nobody has the right to physically abuse someone who disagrees with them.
Mark Eischer: It sets a terrible example.
Pastor Ken Klaus: Mark, the pendulum of history swings back and forth. Today, one party may be in power, but before too long the other party may be given the reins of government. Protesters need to remember the tactics that they employ right now may someday be used against them.
Mark Eischer: Or the rule of law that protects us all might devolve into further violence.
Pastor Ken Klaus: Which would make the idea of one nation under God, indivisible, lose all meaning. As people insist that things go their way, or else.
Mark Eischer: I'm thinking here of that famous quote by John Adams, who said, "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other."
Pastor Ken Klaus: For a Christian perspective, we turn to St. Paul's letter to the church at Philippi. In the second chapter, the apostle wrote, "Complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves which is yours in Christ Jesus."
Mark Eischer: He's talking to believers there, and he's saying they should follow the Savior and think of others more than they think of themselves.
Pastor Ken Klaus: In another week, our listeners in the U.S. will celebrate their Independence Day. Christ has freed us not to live only for ourselves but to serve others as He lived and died to serve us. If that could be done, think of how it would change the nation and the world.
Mark Eischer: Thank you, Pastor Klaus. This has been a presentation of Lutheran House Ministries.
Music Selections for this program:
"A Mighty Fortress" arranged by Chris Bergmann. Used by permission.
"Lord of Our Life and God of Our Salvation" From The Concordia Organist (© 2009 Concordia Publishing House)
"Where Charity and Love Prevail" From The Concordia Organist (© 2009 Concordia Publishing House)


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Wednesday, November 07, 2012
Microsoft Messenger disappearing as it will merge with Skype
Microsoft who owns Skype will merge it's MSN Messenger into the Skype program. As voice and video chat are becoming more popular Microsoft feels regular chat needs to go away. So in the future Skype will be the program for voice calls to phone(for pay), video chat, voice chat, and text chat program in one.
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To be honest, it has been quite a while since I have seen this flick and maybe I should re-watch it at some point. Anyway, even though it seems to be rather forgotten nowadays, I remember quite well when it was released. Indeed, back in those days, it was quite a cult -classic following the new hype around drag-queens at the time. Eventually, even though it was a decent watch, I think the road-trip formula was too generic for my taste and it made the whole thing too predictable. Still, those 3 character were quite entertaining thanks to a top cast. Indeed, at the time, I think I already knew who was Terence Stamp (or maybe I was too young) but it was definitely the first time that I ever saw either Hugo Weaving and Guy Pearce and it took them many more years to finally breakthrough towards the mainstream audience. Anyway, all of them gave some really strong performances in this movie. To conclude, even though it wasn't really a masterpiece, it was still pretty good and I think it is definitely worth a look, especially if you like the genre or if you are interested by this subject.
A good moviePosted : 10 months ago on 24 January 2017 11:35
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The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert reviewPosted : 4 years, 8 months ago on 25 February 2013 01:52
Anyway, why did I bring up this issue? Because Priscilla is sans all that. Priscilla is a great - no, scratch that - classic comedy-drama that excels in both of the fields either side of the hyphen, first making your eyes tear with laughter and then with (wo)manly emotional scenes, that will not necessarily make you cry a la Terms of Endearment mode but in a Dan in Real Life or Adaptation manner. Two drag queens and a transsexual (actors names in a moment) start their journey from Sydney to Alice Springs to do a show, only to get lost in the desert along the way. This is where their troubles start and where our laughter doesn't stop. Three neither larger or smaller than life characters spend the rest of the film - or at least the scenes in the desert and the hotel - bickering, arguing, drag-dancing, discussing ABBA, and swearing in such a fashion that puts Withnail & I and Goodfellas back by decades. The main story is simple and highly entertaining. The trio meet a host of equally colourful characters along the way and, whether they become friends or enemies, the trio blend in easily and constantly remind us of the fact that they indeed are the show-stealers of the film. Putting the positivity or the negativity of the characters (all of them) aside, I think the main spotlight of the film was not on the characters and how / who they were: I think it was on what and why they were like that. One is shown bored, one enthusiastic and one anxious. Instead of making them the butt of each and every joke, the script-writers made them tough and, to a certain-point level, quite affable and charming. The characters were full of individuality, invincibility and at the same time, vulnerability - akin to the major boss enemy at the end of a game or a level / stage. In conclusion, the story, the script, the set-up - everything was enjoyable and original. I've never laughed this hard at the pitch-perfect line delivery, the correct swear word(s) at the right moment, and the hilarious performances by the trio. And it's funny because I've never enjoyed films like these before. Ever.
Terence Stamp stole the spotlight. He stole each and every inch of it. To say he was out-staged or out-performed by any other would be akin to saying that N Dappy is better in fighting than Shang Tsung. He provided strong shoulders to the film. Also, his line delivery was pitch perfect. It was so perfect that even in the simplest of the words, he provided a lot of (reluctant) hilarity and strong soul to character. Hugo Weaving has, from the last 10 years, become a strong example of a great, flawless actor. Seeing him in the film that shot him to stardom was something exciting. He provided a lot of rib-tickling hilarity and open-mouthed dramatic turns that if you are a long time appreciator of his performances, will have you add another of his great performance in your mind, or if you not then will have you become an appreciator. He definitely was awesome in his role. Guy Pearce to me is one of the coolest actors in active right now. Cool through Memento and L.A. Confidential. His role as Adam/Felicia was the most energetic, full of lively enthusiasm and rich in presentation. Sort of like all clowns in a carnival combined in one energetic character. It's hard to accept the fact that both Weaving and Pearce went on to play serious, humour-less characters such as Agent Smith and Leonard Shelby, when both started out as just the opposite!
By the time the film ends, you will have want the Sex, Drugs & Rock 'n Roll archetype to be replaced by Tranny, Drags & ABBA.
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Warm, amusing celebration of diversityPosted : 7 years, 8 months ago on 27 February 2010 09:53
Written and directed by real-life drag queen Stephan Elliott, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is an unflinching depiction of the behind-the-scenes happenings of a drag show. It exposes the lifestyle of drag queens, on top of portraying the challenges they face and the emotions they bear. It's not always pretty, but, let's be honest, whose life is? The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is also a smartly-crafted hybrid in more ways than one. It's a mix of comedy, drama and musical elements within the well-worn terrain of the road movie. Added to this, due to the nature of the main characters, it could also be perceived as a gay movie that homosexual audiences will fully embrace. To the credit of the filmmakers, however, the film can be enjoyed by any audience, and the film hedges its homosexuality just enough to keep straight audiences from becoming too uncomfortable.
The film's narrative concerns two drag queens - Felicia (Pearce) and Mitzi (Weaving) - and a transsexual - Bernadette (Stamp) - who travel across the Australian desert in their bus (named Priscilla) to play a gig at a resort in Alice Springs. Along the way their bus breaks down, they come into contact with strangers, and discover that their arrival in less urban settings is not always met with warm and friendly welcomes. Encountering everything from dickhead rednecks to being upstaged by ping-pong balls on their way to Alice Springs, it's a trip filled with discoveries and revelations, with Mitzi and the rather jaded Bernadette each facing their own life transitions (while Felicia just remains his own rather flibbertigibbet self).
An uproarious, poignant romp, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is imbued with a kinetic energy that almost never lets up, and characters as unpredictable and eccentric as the costumes they don. The music, too, is extremely pleasing, with delightful ABBA tunes pervading the soundtrack, and a selection of wonderful original music by Guy Gross. Moments of seriousness are scattered amidst the laugh-out-loud zaniness, yet writer-director Elliott refuses to dwell on these instances - their mere inclusion is sufficient enough to get the message across, and Elliott evidently understood this. Best of all, the film never stoops to over-emotional preaching.
It would have been simple for the filmmakers to make a mockery of the three protagonists with all their make-up, elaborate costumes and high heels, but Elliott was much too talented to fall into this trap. While the main characters admittedly serve as stereotypes of the drag queen, transsexual and homosexual world, they are far from two-dimensional. Rather, the characters are portrayed as real people with foibles and insecurities, as well as the strength to persevere and triumph in a world that neither fully understands them, nor is willing to always accept them.
Added to this, the costumes are absolutely to die for. Costume designers Tim Chappel and Lizzy Gardiner were working with a very limited budget, so they made sure every dollar counted (the thong costume reportedly cost only $7), and their remarkable efforts deservedly earned them an Academy Award. Indeed, the frocks donned by the protagonists throughout the movie are malleable works of art; allowing them to become dinosaurs, fish, and famous architectural structures. The sight of the characters in full regalia standing in stark contrast with the barren landscape of the Aussie Outback is one of cinema's most indelible and memorable images. During the movie's production, the trip to Alice Springs was also undertaken for real, and thus the photography of the Outback is extraordinary. Due to the demanding shooting schedule, a lot of filming occurred while the entire crew were on the road. According to IMDb, there was no room for the crew on the bus because it was such a small set, and as such they actually featured in shots hiding under clothes and props.
Without a doubt, the film is as enjoyable as it is due to the three leading actors, all of whom are typically associated with more masculine character traits: Hugo Weaving, Terence Stamp and Guy Pearce. While all three are excellent, the standout performance is delivered by usually-serious veteran actor Terence Stamp (at that time known for playing villainous roles in such movies as Superman I and II) who brings a quiet dignity to the role of Bernadette. Seeing him in drag is hilarious enough, but Stamp refused to simply let the images tell the story - his deadpan line delivery and highly expressive face proves equally hilarious.
Hugo Weaving, who catapulted to Hollywood stardom after appearing in this movie, is impossibly expressive in his portrayal of the conflicted Mitzi; conveying a depth of emotion that has been wasted in the single-note roles he took in subsequent hits (like Agent Smith in the Matrix trilogy). Additionally, Weaving threw himself into the film's musical interludes with side-splitting zest.
Also immensely endearing is Guy Pearce, who was an Australian soap star in 1994 but was still several years away from his star-making turns in such movies as L.A. Confidential and Memento. His role of Adam is the film's token flamboyant gay character, and Pearce inhabited the role with such gusto that he perpetually threatens to steal every scene he's in. Additionally, Australian actor Bill Hunter is highly likable as a heterosexual mechanic - he is the film's portrait of what a decent, sensitive man can and should be.
At the end of the day, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is a warm, exceedingly amusing celebration of diversity and being yourself. It's unlike any major motion picture that preceded it, and its modest success inspired several other transvestite films of its ilk. Viewed so many years after its 1994 theatrical release, one of the new great pleasures of the movie is seeing familiar faces in unexpected places - after all, no-one in 1994 perceived the picture as a movie about General Zod, Agent Smith and the guy from Memento as drag queens stranded in the Australian Outback. Though The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is at times fairly predictable and a bit too lightweight to make a profound statement, this is great entertainment that flies at an impeccable pace, and it's hard not to be swept along.
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