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Arnie hits London! Schwarzenegger arrives in the capital to promote The Last Stand... but looks as though he could have done with more sleep
There's no doubt the life of a Hollywood movie star can be relentlessly tiring - particularly when promoting new movies is involved.
And Arnold Schwarzenegger seemed to have fallen victim to a hectic schedule and a string of late nights as he arrived in London on Tuesday morning.
Attending a photo call for his new movie The Last Stand alongside co-stars Jaimie Alexander and Johnny Knoxville at the capital's The Savoy hotel, the 65-year-old actor looked in need of a good night's sleep.
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Sleepyhead? Arnold Schwarzenegger appeared to have fallen victim to a hectic promotional schedule and a string of late nights as he arrived in London on Tuesday morning looking in need of a good night's sleep
Sporting considerable bags under his eyes, the iconic star seemed barely able to keep his peepers open, and would have no doubt welcomed a few more hours of slumber.
The former Governor of California's appearance was a stark contrast to the bright-eyed, fresh-faced look he was sporting in Cologne, Germany, on Tuesday afternoon.
Enjoying a spot of sight-seeing with his son Patrick, the actor-turned-politician looked much more awake as he took in the sights and sounds of the picturesque German city.
Feeling tired? The 65-year-old actor seemed barely able to keep his eyes open as he posed at The Savoy hotel, especially when compared to his bright-eyed appearance in Cologne, Germany, on Monday afternoon
Upstaged: Arnie's sleepy look was only accentuated by his stunning co-star Jaimie Alexander who dazzled in a one-shoulder dress as they posed alongside Johnny Knoxville
Posing for a photograph alongside his son, Arnie wrote on his Twitter page: 'Had a great time in Cologne for #TheLastSand premiere with @PSchwarzenegger. We even had a chance to sightsee.'
But it would appear attending the German premiere of his new movie on Monday night and then heading to London the following morning had certainly taken its toll as he did his best to smile for the cameras.
In spite of his somewhat sleepy appearance, the star cut a dapper figure in an immaculately tailored navy blue blazer jacket, which he teamed with a crisp white checked shirt, jeans and chocolate brown leather shoes.
Getting on famously: The co-stars seemed to be in great spirits as they chatted to each other in between posing for photographs
Unfortunately, Arnie's apparent tiredness was only accentuated by his stunning co-star Jaimie Alexander.
Despite opting for a fairly casual daytime ensemble, the 28-year-old actress positively dazzled in her one-shoulder black tunic minidress with cream trim.
Jaimie completed her look with a pair of simple black suede platform pumps and her dark brunette locks swept into a side ponytail.
Father-son bonding: The star and his son Patrick even found time to squeeze in a little sightseeing in Cologne
Meanwhile, former Jackass star Johnny Knoxville opted for a very casual approach to the proceedings, teaming a pair of stone-coloured chinos with a white T-shirt and a grey denim button-down shirt.
The 41-year-old comedian and actor completed his look with a pair of red Converse trainers and black wide-rimmed spectacles, while wearing his hair spiked up in a gravity defying style.
There was no denying Jaimie was the centre of attention the previous evening at the German premiere of the movie, with all eyes on the glamorous actress as she wowed in an emerald green silk gown.
A goddess in green: In her emerald gown, Jaimie Alexander easily outshone co-star Arnold Schwarzenegger at the German premiere of The Last Stand on Monday
And it certainly wasn't hard to see how the 28-year-old landed reported new boyfriend Peter Facinelli.
Jaimie looked simply stunning in her flowing gown, which boasted an impressive train which helped her glide down the red carpet, and a sexy peephole detail at the bust.
Arnold looked smart in a black suit, white shirt and blue tie, but he was no match for the brunette beauty.
Accepting defeat: The actor allowed Jaimie to be the centre of attention as he faded into the background
Three is the magic number: Also at the event in Cologne was Johnny Knokville, who contrasted Arnie in a red tie
It looked like Armie and Johnny
Knoxville had coordinated their ensembles, as the latter contrasted his
co-star in a suit with a red tie.
Earlier in the day, the trio attended a photo call for the film, and the dress code was a lot more casual.
But Jaimie still oozed glamour in a little black peplum dress, which displayed her svelte figure and long legs in all their glory.
Say cheese: Johnny helped ensure the trio were giving the photographers their best poses
No contest: Johnny and Arnold looked suave in their suits but they were no match for their leading lady
Arnie, meanwhile, seemed to be wearing exactly the same outfit he wore to the London photo call on Tuesday.
Johnny was dressed down in a small-fitting denim jacket over an untucked
navy shirt, which he paired with beige chinos, red Converse trainers and a goofy
striped tie.
The Last Stand is Arnie's first leading role since Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines in 2003.
They can do dressed down too: Earlier on the three stars dressed more casually for a photo call
There's a reason it's a classic: Jaimie, who is reportedly dating Peter Facinelli, oozed glamour in her little black dress
The plot of the modern-day Western
centres around drug cartel leader Gabriel Cortez, who escapes a
courthouse and heads to the Mexican border.
ends up in the sleepy town of Sommerton Junction, only to face Sheriff
Ray Owens (Schwarzenegger) and his inexperienced staff.
The movie was released worldwide on January 17 and in the US on January 18, and as of Monday has raked in $7.19million at the box office.
Smart casual Schwarzenegger style: Arnold paired a suit jacket and white shirt with jeans for the occasion
I'll be back: The Last Stand marks Arnold's first leading role since Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines in 2003
VIDEO Arnold Schwarzenegger reveals the secret to looking youthful
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We got 'pumped' up at the 2016 Stiletto Sprint!
Thank you to everyone who joined us last weekend for the Stiletto Sprint and to everyone who sprinted, dashed, walked or strolled for the cure. We greatly appreciate your support!
And a special thanks to our presenting sponsors including Yard of Ale & MacDinton's St. Pete and to the Flavor Run for sponsoring the Kids Fairy Dust Dash. Lastly, we'd like to recognize the many volunteers who helped make this event a big success. Please be sure to join us for the 2017 Stiletto Sprint!
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About Permanently Closed - David Todd's City Tavern
This restaurant is permanently closed.
David Todd's City Tavern is a contemporary American restaurant and lounge having an explicit wine bar as well. It offers vegetarian dishes for those who are on a diet and also has an el fresco dining area. The interior of the restaurant is comprised of 2 elongated dining areas, with each one running parallel to the other one to provide a good semblance of privacy. The bar at David Todd's City Tavern is in a separate area which consists of its own dining setting.
David Todd's City Tavern's special meals include Parisian pizza, fried calamari, duck confit tacos, foie gras burgers and veal Demi. The restaurant allows the patrons to indulge in tartare testing as they enjoy their salmon, tuna and avocado-mango relishes.
Morristown, NJ 07960
Dining Style:
Casual Elegant
Contemporary American, Contemporary French
Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Monday-Friday, 11:30a - 4:00pp
Saturday, 12:00p - 4:00p
Dinner: Monday-Thursday, 5:00pm - 10:00pm,
Friday and Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm.
Sunday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday Brunch: 11:00am - 3:00pm
"Happy Hour" Monday-Friday 5:00p-7:00p
Special Drink Prices and $5.00 appetizers
Cross Street:
Elm Street
Dress Code:
Smart Casual
Price Range:
$30 and under
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Phone Number:
(973) 993-8066
We have a private room for 12p to 25p We can design a specific menu for your needs. Call for availability.
Parking Details:
Street parking in front of us.
Two municipal lots within a block.
Executive Chef:
David Prusin
Private Party Facilities:
Our private dining with its flowing curtain wall and large decorative mirrors is perfect for 12 to 25 guests. It's the perfect size for a business dinner meeting, training session or family get together. We have pre-fix menus available or we can design a menu just for your event.
Private Party Contact:
Todd Redmond: (973) 993-8066
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David Todd's City Tavern - Permanently Closed Ratings and Reviews
I was entertaining last minute guests from overseas, and I'm glad we went with David Todd's. The daily app (sausage) went perfectly with the drinks, and the duck confit tacos were tender and balanced. It was refreshing to see a restaurant with trendy food remember that appetizers are meant to excite the appetite, not to just show off flavors. For the entrée, several of us had the foie grois burger. Medium rare was a true medium rare, and the amount of foie grois was quite substantial. Definitely among one of my favorite burgers in the country, if the quality is consistent. My guests were pleased with their entrées as well. All in all, I'll definitely be back!
We enjoyed our meal and the service was great. There were not a lot of people in the restaurant as it was the Memorial Day weekend so that probably helped keep the noise level quiet. We will definitely return to David Todd's.
We don't come here often, but my husband and I brought our son this past weekend. We dined early for a Saturday (6:30). For there only being four tables at that time, it took quite some time to get our drink and food order put in. We weren't exactly sure what was going on there. After the slow start, we had a very good meal. We started with the calamari and "sausage of the day" (chorizo). Both were very good. I especially liked the sauce on the calamari. For diner, my husband enjoyed the duck breast but thought the sides with it were pretty lacking in flavor. I had the mussel appetizer and spinach salad. The spinach salad was really nice. The mussels were in a nicely flavored sauce, although a bit too much of the sauce (think buttery soup). My son had the fried chicken dish which he ate every bite of and enjoyed. Great comfort food meal! Overall a solid meal. Service, as in the past is fine -never outstanding.
Came here for dinner before a show at MPAC. Though it was early and the restaurant was not yet crowded, our server seemed to be bewildered throughout the service.
The first disappointment came when the restaurant menu lacked a vegetarian option that had been posted online. The waiter dismissed the discrepancy, saying that it had been updated for spring (so why not update it online as well?). He offered to check the kitchen to see if the chef had any vegetarian options available. When he returned to take our food order and we asked, he said, "I never got a chance to ask."
The next disappointment was with the drinks. I ordered a vodka martini with olives. The drink came with no olives. I asked for them a few times. The olives never came. I ordered a second drink early in the meal. When it hadn't come out by the time I had finished eating, I canceled the order. She ordered a Moscow Mule. It was cloyingly sweet. Not what was expected. She switched to wine.
Positives--food was tasty. I had fish and chips; she had the pasta. ambiance was pleasant.
Food was good and it is convenient to the Mayo Performing Arts Center. Service was too slow. There were only two people serving too many tables thus poor attention and very slow service. We passed on dessert and coffee for this reason. Also we ordered multiple appetizers and asked that they be divided between the two of us. Lack of attention to detail and the devision was not equal. I got all the pecans on my plate and my friend got one and all the yellow beets? This does not happen at other restaurants. We would not want to sit in the back of the place as the decor is depressing . Needs something done to up the ambiance. We would like to give it another try since this was our first time there.
We have had really good experiences here, unfortunately last Friday was underwhelming. It started good, we (party of 4) had reservations requesting a booth, and we were seated right away. Then, when our waiter came to the table, you could tell he was having a bad night. Looking around, all the waitstaff were rushing around. When we asked if he was ok, he said they were so busy because Jewel was in town and there also was a large loud group so things were going to be backed up in the kitchen. Net net, oysters as an app were spectacular. Wine list was great, dinner tasted good but was served lukewarm. We will be back, but have to say, it wasn't our best experience at David Todd's... It was just an "off night" we hope.
This is our 3rd time at David Todd's. It is our go to place when watching a show at MPAC. The first two times we went the food and service were excellent. In fact Todd introduced himself to us on our first dinner. Although the crowd tends to lean towards the older side, we didn't mind because we were so fixated on how delicious everything was.
This trip...meh. The menu seemed to have be scaled down. Online showed much better options. We ordered the mussels as starters and the scallops and mahi mahi as entrees. The accompanying vegetables with the meals were way off. The scallops had dried lima beans and mushy shiitake. The mahi mahi had minced bok choy. The mussels on the other hand were out of this world.
Service was not as personable as we experienced previously. Although she did get the food out quickly since we had a show to catch. Thank you for that.
Overall it was a miss for us this time.
Morristown has dozens of restaurants and bars, but many of them are either steak houses, Italian eateries of one kind or another, or downscale American. David Todd's goes for a more unusual mix with a large wine selection. The food was simple, well prepared, and somewhat overpriced. The decor is ho-hum tavern style. Service was slow, though we told them we needed to leave early. Not bad if you're in Morristown and want to eat someplace different.
We shared 3 bottles of wine among the 5 of us so you might be tempted to think that we didn't notice the service. However, when our server left in the middle of dinner without notifying us, (in my opinion, a big no-no) we became the responsibility of two very rude servers. At one point, we even noticed them rolling their eyes when we asked about our server, Heather's, departure. Because she neglected to tell us she was leaving, of course we asked, only to be met with rude attitudes. This was a business dinner so we left a tip but very much regret doing so.
Food is almost inedible. We were a group of six, and have never left a review here before. This was a universal bad meal. Every single appetizer and main was actually bad. It tasted gross. Pan seared tuna? How bout still frozen in the middle??? With so many great options in the area avoid this place.
My husband and I went on a weekend night and sat at a table in the bar area. The wine, food and service were all great. If you want a more private/not getting bumped into by passerby dining experience here go with a group and request a table in the room off to the side. Most of the two-person tables appear to be in the bar area only .
Service was a bit slow, granted, a large table on Saturday night. Had trouble working with vegan options, which was weird since we had great vegan accommodation in the past.
Seemed the place was a bit overwhelmed. Bathrooms messy, lack of communication, staff not really supportive of each other.
We had a show at the MPAC on Valentines day and made reservation for dinner. Got there a bit earlier then expected and sat down immediately and glad we did... the place got packed. The food was great and also the staff. Next time we go back we'll sit in the awesome bar area...
I was able to get a table that I reserved for Valentine's day on the same day, so I was very happy about that. The food was extremely flavorful, the atmosphere was excellent, and we enjoyed our dinner. I was very unhappy with the server, although looking at other tables I noticed the other servers were much more professional. I've been a waiter, and I always leave a tip, but I do tip based on the service. I almost always tip 20%, 15 for standard service, and 10 if the service was unacceptable. Our server didn't bother to read us the specials, leading me to believe there were none (until I overheard another server reading them off). She came to the table and asked if we'd like water, then made us wait for our drink order. When she did take the drink order she finally brought them over and quickly walked away before bothering to ask if we were ready to order any food. When she finally did return to take our order that was probably the last we saw of her. She did come to ask us if everything was good: but after we'd already finished. I felt like they were understaffed and must have had someone helping out because I did feel like it wasn't the best service. Again, this may be nitpicking for some, but for someone who has been a server I expect a bit more in an establishment that costs top dollar.
We've been to DT's before and came back for a Valentine's Day dinner. We had a later reservation and had a lovely evening. No rush out the door and our server, Katarina, actually remembered us from the last time we were there a few months ago.
Great food, drink and ambiance. I especially appreciate that it wasn't a problem to make a decaf cappuccino for me at the end of the night.
We will continue to patronize DT's - we always leave happy!
Thanks for a great night, again!
Been looking for a place with good cocktails and this did not disappoint. Really enjoyed the pear martinin, lychee martini, and the spicy kiwi martini. Had the fois gras burger. The fois gras was overcooked but the burger was done just right. Had the flight of oysters, which was tasty, but a bit overpriced.
Two rooms - one side is quiet and the other is where the bar is. If you like energetic and staff with great personalities and love their job, D&T is the place. D&Ts is one of my favs in MoTown just because of the energy, the oysters, and a tasty selection of apps and entrees that the staff is very knowledgeable about. And don't get me started on their specials! WoW!!
Overall, tasty food. But for entrees that can go into the $30 range per plate, the actual protein given to customers, particularly on the fish dishes, is tiny. Went to dinner with my parents -- thankfully, I ordered a the lamb shank, which was, honestly, quite good and filling, however, both my parents had fish (red fish and alaskan cod), and their plates came out, and we all asked where the rest of the fish was. While tasty, the meal was generally overpriced for such small portions. Additionally, the wait staff was not exactly very friendly. Sadly, unlikely I'll be coming back here, as I had high expectations.
We wanted an early meal for First Night and found it at David Todd's. The meal was delicious with good choices and the service could not have been friendlier and more attentive. We have eaten there previously.....but this was the perfect place to go to before the "First Night" that Morristown puts on each year.
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This week, tech giant Microsoft has entered into a patent licensing agreement with Motorola Solutions, a provider of communication solutions for enterprise and government customers. This new license provides worldwide coverage under Microsoft's patent portfolio for Motorola Solutions' devices running the Android platform and Chrome OS operating system.
"Microsoft and Motorola Solutions share a respect for intellectual property and a commitment to fair and reasonable patent licensing programs," said Nick Psyhogeos, general manager, associate general counsel, IP licensing of the Innovation and Intellectual Property Group at Microsoft, in a statement.
But, this isn't the Motorola that first comes to most people's minds. It is actually the other half of the old Motorola that was left after Google acquired the company's consumer device business. Although Motorola Solutions is no longer in the business of selling mainstream handsets through major mobile carriers, it still offers a variety of specialized mobile devices for enterprises, providing communications systems to government and public-safety customers.
"Microsoft prefers licensing to litigation, since licensing is a more effective way to share technology and accelerate the pace of innovation," said Psyhogeos.
Since 2003, when Microsoft launched its IP licensing program, the company has entered into over 1,100 licensing agreements. This program was created to provide access to Microsoft's research and development investments and patent and IP portfolio. In fact, Microsoft's patent licensing program for Android device-makers has resulted in signed license agreements with companies including Samsung, ZTE, LG, HTC, Acer and Barnes & Noble.
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The Flowers In Your Room is the latest installment from a duo known across London as Frankie Stew and Harvey Gunn. We randomly stumbled upon their music on soundcloud and we were instantly seduced by their atmosphere. As we don't know much about the artists, we will just let the music speak for itself with our favorite cuts from the project.
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Ever – But I Am
Here is an album by a mysterious american singer going by the name of Ever. With such a generic name and not much else to double cross our research, we were't able to find anything on this lovely voice. All we know is that But I Am came out in July and it is available for free on the singer's bandcamp page. Hopefully, we will hear and learn more about her in the next few months. In the meantime, get lost with us in her beautiful world.
BADBADNOTGOOD – Timewave Zero b/w Here & Now
About a month ago we featured the brand new BADBADNOTGOOD album on the site. Here they are, back with two more tracks that apparently didn't make it on IV. Not sure why, as it's definitely album worthy. Anyhow, we are glad that BBNG decided to share them with us. Take a listen below to Timewave and Here & Now.
Ta-ku & Wafia – (m)edian EP
Our favorite Australian producer is back on the blog with a brand new release featuring the beautiful voice of Wafia. Together, her and Ta-ku, have produced an elegant new EP called (m)edian. As always, we've thrown down our three favorite tracks below but we invite you to score the whole thing on their bandcamp page.
Two Feet – First Steps EP
First Steps is the debut EP from the New York based producer going by the name of Two Feet. Apparently, he only started making music under that acronyme about two months ago and he already signed a contract with the rising Majestic Casual Records. Anyhow, have a peak at our favorites below and head over to soundcloud to listen to the remaining song.
Xiomara – Seven Nineteen
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Flamingosis – Bright Moments
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Latitude. 33.3931°, Longitude. -89.8239° , Elevation. 128m
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Elevated liver enzymes for 3 months
Patient : Hello I am a 47 year old woman who has drank wine for 20 years now i would say 12 per week. I also have Hashimotos hypothyroid. I had blood work done 3 months ago and my ggt was 100 and alt was 60 ast 45 I had it rechecked and my enzymes have barley went down. ggt 94 alt 48 and ast still 45 I only had a few drinks in these 3 months but have now stopped forever. My ultrasound said this` The liver is of normal size and echo structure no focal lesion no billary dilation. I am convinced I have cirrhosis I am having a CT scan tomorrow and I suppose the next step will be a biopsy. Please let me know your thoughts. I am worried sick and fear death.
Symptoms: No symptoms
Doctor : Hi. Thanks for your query. Read and understood your history of wine for 20 years, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, I can very well understand the stress your must be going through. The reports of the blood and ultrasound are seen. They were done 3 months ago and GGT was 100 and ALT was 60 AST was 45. Now are GGT 94, ALT 48 and AST still 45. Ultrasonography is showing: *The liver is of normal size and echo structure > This is the most important finding. The Size and Echo structure are the most important aspects on ultrasound and they are normal. *No focal lesion > No chance of any cancer or any mass. *No billary dilation > Means the ducts are absolutely normal. *There is no mention of ascites, blood vessel dilatation or any other finding suggestive of any structural problem that one gets in Cirrhosis. AST and ALT are only marginally raised ans are expected after 20 years of wine. GGT- (gamma-glutamyl transferase) In general, an increased GGT level indicates that a person's liver is being damaged but does not specifically point to a condition that may be causing the injury. GGT can be used to screen for chronic alcohol abuse (it will be elevated in about 75% of chronic drinkers) and to monitor for alcohol use and/or abuse in people who are receiving treatment for alcoholism or alcoholic hepatitis. Hence with your history it is expected to rise to this level. If you are convinced in spite of the above reports only a normal CT scan of the liver will make you assure of the confirmation or ruling out the fear/phobia of Cirrhosis. Let us see the reports and interact further, till then try to be stress-free. Awaiting for your feedback on CT scan . Please feel free to ask for any further relevant queries if you need to or if you feel that there is a gap of communication.
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Starting with this fun little ditty about Pilgrims.
Who doesn't love Robert DeNiro and Billy Crystal? Are you gobbling at me? Are YOU gobbling at ME?
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If you have been following my social media or caught up with the videos on my YouTube channel then you will know over the last few weeks I have teamed up with Boux Avenue to show you their stunning collection of lingerie and nightwear that is available online and in stores. Whilst the photos on Instagram and the videos where I describe the pieces are a great indication for you to see the pretty items, I have so much more to say about them and Boux as a brand overall so my blog seemed the perfect place to share with you. Continue reading to discover why I love Boux so much and I'm almost certain you will fall in love with it too.
My love affair with Boux Avenue started when I first went to buy some bras and pretty lingerie sets for myself. From the moment I walked in the store I fell in love with the decor, the scent that is so unique to their stores, a fresh but comforting White Chiffon smell, the displays and the gorgeous fitting rooms (I advise you to go in for those reasons alone and thats before even taking into consideration the gorgeous pieces they have on sale!) The extra care they put into the details around the store is impossible to go unnoticed by the customers.
I recently chose a selection of items from the nightwear and lingerie collections and shot some images in Hotel Cafe Royal, one of the most iconic hotels in London situated 30 seconds from the famous Piccadilly Circus light display. I thought this location would be perfect and fitted with the images I wanted to create perfectly. Below are my favourite images from my shoot and a description of each of the items.Links to shop these items are at the bottom of the page.
The first two nightwear items I am going to introduce you too are these pretty satin camisole and short sets in both a floral design and a gorgeous blue colour. The soft satin material feels amazing on your skin, which is crucial for nightwear - and the extra accents like the lace detailing under the bust and adds a lovely extra touch. I used to wear t shirts that passed their public wearability date to bed but since wearing these pieces it's made such a difference to how I feel in the lead up to bed time for a number of reasons. 1) It definitely helps once I have taken my make up off to feel pretty still by wearing nice pieces like this set. 2) the material makes me more comfortable in bed and probably helping me sleep better. 3) I get more excited than usual to get ready for bed! The bed shirt I also selected from the nightwear section is perfect now we're getting into the colder months of the year. This is perfect for lounging around the house in, I got it 2 sizes up from what I would usually get for clothes because I wanted to have that extra slouchy oversized feel. I love this type of nightwear for winter and think it will look perfect with some big fluffy socks and a lovely cup of hot chocolate!
The Torah bra above is everything that I require from my lingerie. Comfortable - tick. Pretty - tick. Reasonably priced - tick. Features cut out detail on the front and back - BONUS TICK! This was the only way I wanted to photograph this bra to allow you to see both the front and back at the same time. Extra details like the cut outs just take a bra or any piece of lingerie from being nice to being gorgeous and this is definitely the latter. The cup areas are a very reasonable size so cover everything that needs to be covered although the nude coloured mesh gives the illusion of it being more risqué than you think keeping it flirty yet still comfortable to wear.
Next is my favourite set from my selection of pieces from Boux, this lace bra and French knicker set. Firstly let's discuss this colour, such a gorgeous blue and the perfect colour to suit any skin tone. What I particularly love about this set is that is it so easy to wear, no fuss, no frills (literally) and so comfortable! I know that this style of bra isn't suitable for everyone dependant on how much shape or support you want but for me this is perfect. My style is quite casual and low maintenance so this is the perfect bra to wear under T shirts which I wear most days but can also be styled under a V neck shirt with the blue lace peeping through. Now as for the French knickers, I have learnt from talking to my friends that the preferred choice of 'bottoms' is totally personal preference. I am usually a knicker/pant/brief girl but chose the French knickers out of pure curiosity and was pleasantly surprised by how comfortable they were and easy to wear under jeans without bunching up which has happened in the past wearing other brands. The fit is great and because they're made with great quality material they have enough elasticity and give in all of the right places.
Finally, I chose these 2 bodysuits and if I'm totally honest I didn't know what to expect as it's not something I would usually wear as lingerie. Although they are worn as lingerie in these photos I would wear these bodies with skinny jeans or a skirt as part of an outfit with heels and a leather jacket or blazer, I have already worn the Faye Floral Body out and been asked where it's from which is usually followed by a surprised expression when I say that it is in fact a lingerie item that I am wearing as outerwear. The Faye Floral has panelled sections with tropical colours on whilst the rest is mesh to keep it looking and feeling sexy whilst you wear it, the other body is the black Guipure Body which matches the Guipure Bra and thong set I recently discussed in my September Favourites video on my YouTube channel. Watch the full video here. The bottom half of the Guipure body is black mesh and therefore see through hence why I only chose to shoot the top half of it for this post. I will be wearing this with jeans and even a crisp white oversized shirt over the top in the lead up to winter with the body showing slightly to make it look a little sexier and keep it feminine.
Leave me a comment letting me know the piece or pieces that you like and don't forget that you can shop all of the items online with worldwide delivery. This post was kindly sponsored by Boux Avenue and like with all brands I work with I only do so with those that I genuinely like and want to share with you.
Massive thank you the Hotel Cafe Royal for allowing us to shoot in one of their gorgeous suites. Visit their website here.
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Continuing the discussion from Best Practices for GUI Scripting:
@sphil et al:
I started a new topic about "Mac Search Tools" so we don't continue to pollute the other topic.
I have to admit I am surprised how must interest and debate has been generated about the macOS Spotlight search tool. But since it seems to be so hot, let's continue to discuss it here.
First, I think you completely missed my point about "powerful" varies according to the eyes of the beholder.
Maybe Spotlight is the same on both of our Macs (assuming we have the same macOS), but that is not the point. My point is how each us understand and use the tool, and what we expect of it. Every tool has its uses, benefits, and limitations. You wouldn't try to extract a screw using s sledge hammer, would you? LOL But I would hope that you'd understand how powerful a sledge hammer can be.
So, to your request that I search for "csrutil", I did just that and got this:
which I found very informative, but I'm guessing that you were expecting it to launch the Terminal command-line tool csrutil. I was not expecting that.
However, I did find lots of great info about it from a variety of sources:
All of this came up instantly (<< 1 sec). I view this as very powerful because with one simple command I found a number of valuable, relevant resources, all without having to use multiple search tools/apps.
Now, about the "eye of the beholder". I'm guessing that you use Terminal and shell scripts a lot. So you might expect Spotlight to give you info about all of the many bash commands. I don't think Spotlight was designed for that because (and I'm just guessing here) most users don't need and don't user Terminal commands. If you do, then you already know about other sources that document all of these commands.
So, if "in your eyes" you don't find the info that Spotlight provides, then that's fine. Don't use it. Perhaps you don't find it powerful, but I and others do.
BTW, both @ShaneStanley and @ccstone have published several very power ASObjC search scripts for finding files/folders. I use those tools when I have that specific need.
One final note. Several people have mentioned that HoudaSpot uses the Spotlight index, but eliminates a number of Spotlight limitations. I plan to check it out.
This particular bugaboo is easy to overcome in Spotlight, but you have to know how.
That's using the Spotlight search engine in Finder, and yes, of course, there are 'advanced search' options there. But the thing about using those is one has to already know that what you're looking for won't be found by a normal Spotlight search.
I was assuming (and referrring to) using the Spotlight UI that is typically enacted by Command-Space or by clicking the Spotlight icon in the Status menu bar.
No. The context of my point then was not about launching apps but about finding files on the local machine. As I already said in the other thread, there's at least two files on your mac with 'csrutil' in the name that Spotlight will not find (wherein by 'Spotlight' I'm NOT referring to doing an advanced search in the Finder when one already knows what exceptions one is looking for).
On the other hand, this is what I would expect anything referred to as 'a powerful search tool' on my mac to return for 'csrutil' -- less than 1 second also ).
Well, actually, I was mistaken in saying that. What you're seeing is country-specific. Spotlight since Yosemite returns results that may be different depending on your location.
I live in Thailand. I don't get those results (thankfully) because some of the services they rely on are not available outside of the US and few other select countries.
When your search engine decides for you what you can see based on your location or, indeed, any other criterion that you don't specifically control yourself, that's my definition of a 'crippled' search engine.
Hey Phil,
Spotlight is Spotlight, so one needs to to make the distinction.
Some people think the Finder search is separate from Spotlight, but as you know that isn't the case.
You and I are in agreement about the various stupidities of Spotlight, so we need not go into that much further.
It used to be possible to use the keyword filename:<string> and have the basic Spotlight UI find system files, but Apple in their infinite wisdom broke that in Yosemite (IIRC).
I think "crippled" is harsh and inaccurate.
Again, every tool has its benefits and limitations.The key to working any job effectively is to identify the proper tool to use.If you only want a file search, and for it to include all files, then use your SuperSearch tool.If you want to search for a broader set of items, and have the tool use some intelligence about filtering out less useful results, then use a tool like Spotlight, and maybe better HoudaSpot.
I'm not sure why there is such a rant against Spotlight. No is is forcing you to use it.AppleScript has many limitations and quirks. I could go on ad nauseam complaining about these, but for no benefit. We have learned how to workaround these by using enhancements like scripting additions and script libraries, and of course, ASObjC.
So I'll continue to use Spotlight (or maybe HoudaSpot) because it works well for me for many of the tasks I use it for. For a more file-focused search, I use Finder search (which is based on Spotlight), but with lots of help in selecting filters.
It works for me in macOS 10.11.6 using the syntax:name:<characters in file name>
name:<characters in file name>
You can see this in the Finder search menu:
Hey JM,
Were you able to find csrutil using that methodology?
What I said:
Good point. I didn't get that you were connecting the filename: syntax with system files. I don't know if filename: qualifier still works the same, just that now name: will filter for file names.
Spotlight couldn't find the csrutil file, but Finder could, provided you searched from the /usr folder.
So, knowing that, if I needed to search for files like csrutil, I could just add the /usr or /usr/bin folder to my Finder Favorites.
As you stated in the other thread:
If I was going to often search for system files, I'd probably create a Finder Saved Search for it.
Just use HoudahSpot.
The point of the csrutil example was not to say "you can't find it if you jump through a few hoops", but that Spotlight (ie., the system wide UI tool in the menu bar, not the advanced Spotlight filter bar in Finder) won't find it. Period.
If I use find in Terminal, I can find csrutil. If I use locate in Terminal, I can find csrutil; if I use mdfind in Terminal I can find csrutil; if I use Spotlight, I can't.
QED, Spotlight is a crippled search tool.
$ locate csrutil
Edit: about my use of the term 'crippled': it was a deliberate choice to reflect the fact, as noted above, that mdfind (and NSMetadataQuery) both can find things like csrutil, which means that the file is indexed by mds, the engine behind Spotlight, but that Apple have coded Spotlight deliberately not to return System and certain other files (that by the way, isn't an inference; I was told so by an Apple engineer).
These two images are illustrative:
Sorry, I completely disagree. A tool that has a specific design criteria and/or goal is not crippled just because you disagree with the design.
I could call your "SuperSearch" crippled because it does not show any other document types like Evernote, Outlook, Wikipedia, etc. But I don't. It simply has a different design objective.
I notice that you have ignored all of my statements about picking the proper tool for the job. You seem to want to keep complaining that a sledge hammer can't extract screws. LOL
Just in case you haven't figured it out yet, Spotlight is NOT designed to find every file on your hard drive. Use other tools for that job.
Jim, we got into this because I said "it's quick but not very powerful" and you disagreed. I've ignored all your examples because a powerful search tool should find things on my mac. Spotlight doesn't search my whole mac, and it doesn't return all the files that exist in places it does search.
But we're going round in circles and probably just annoying the hosts. I think we've both made our point. Let's leave it here.
That's why I suggested about 10 posts ago that we just agree to disagree.
Hey Guys,
People who want to have the last word never shut up.
Someone has to man-up and be the first one to shut-up...
I've been in some kind of programming for almost 40 years and if there is one thing I have learned the best tool for the job is very much affected by personal preference. And that changes from person to person. Spotlight is good enough for a very, very large section of people who are looking for data on their Mac. It has been a very long time since spotlight couldn't find what I was looking for. Of course if I have something I want to find later I put it where spotlight can find it. There are lots of way to get something indexed that normally wouldn't get indexed. But I do this because of my personal preferences. If your preference to put data where you want to put it and you need a search that finds it there then that is your preference. It is not right or wrong. It's just a preference.
I am really big on searching data so I make concessions to make data easier to find and as a result I am almost always able to find what I am looking for. This is why I have worked with databases since right out of high school. It is a really big thing to me. This is a personal preference of mine. Jim has preferences that are different then both of ours. What this all comes down to is you can't convince Jim your right because you're looking for different things then Jim is. One way satisfies your needs better and another satisfies Jim's needs better. You both are right about your preferences so you are bother right.
I made a joke about spot light to lighten the mood a while back and it just seemed to annoy you so I haven't said anything since. Both you and Jim have great ideas about searching. If you both shared your ideas and agree on strengthens and weakness in both methods people could learn a lot about searching from both of you.
It is something to think about. You are both right for a given individual. That's all there is to it.
Seriously, guys, this is a great topic (Mac Search Tools) and deserves to be explored with substance and examples. This pissing contest is counter productive.
I've been looking at this topic every day for good information about how to craft an applescript method to do specific searches but this is all I get.
I agree. Please stop this NOW and lets move on...
My apologies to all for my contribution to the above needless debate.It is over, as far as I'm concerned.
However, I would like to provide some information about Spotlight that I think will be useful to those interested in, or thinking about, Spotlight.
Spotlight is far, far more than a file search tool. And, we know that it will not find some system files. But it really makes searching for a broad range of things easy, right at your fingertips. I went for years ignoring Spotlight, then using it to launch apps, and finally to trying to take full advantage of what it offers.
I hope you find this useful.
Being the author of one (rather successful) search tool for the Mac, I am a tiny bit miffed no one mentioned it. But instead of whining let me just make this shameless plug
Find Any File is based on the original Mac OS's "Find File" tool, looking for all kinds of file properties (name, size, dates) but not content (that's in the works, but it won't be as good as Spotlight's, but rather like EasyFind's or the "grep" command's). It can search entire disks rather fast because it uses the little known "CatalogSearch" function available only on HFS(+) and AFP volumes.
And my app can even search with root permissions (no other tool does that), like a "sudo find" command, allowing you to find even files that are normally inaccessible to you.
Of course, it's no replacement for Spotlight, but it does some things better, especially if you look for files by name in areas where Spotlight never looks (e.g. in the areas marked Private in Spotlight's Preferences).
The only thing it can't yet do is being scriptable. I am considering adding that, now that I wrote my own scriptability framework last year (with great help from the kind Latenightsw devs).
Hey Thomas,
If it makes you feel any better I've used Find Any File since it became publicly available – and I own a couple of licenses for the shareware version.
Maybe the best $6.00 software purchase I've ever made.
I usually start a search with Spotlight.
If I don't find what I want I move to HoudahSpot (which employs Spotlight).
If I don't find what I want I move to Find Any File.
If I don't find what I want (or want more sophisticated options) I move to File Buddy.


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My teaching career includes 25 years of teaching first and second graders, two years as a curriculum support specialist, and my current position as a reading interventionist and literacy coach. Over the years I have served on many district and school committees. Currently I am a member of the District Language Arts Committee, Shady Lane's Reading Goal Team (co-chair,) and Shady Lanes Leadership Team.
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Cap Maison, a boutique resort and spa in St Lucia, has introduced a new 'Sunset Moments' package for honeymooners.
Set atop a private ocean-front bluff, the resort boasts unobstructed views overlooking Pigeon Island National Park and the neighbouring island of Martinique. Facing west, guests are treated to some of the best sunset views on the island s the sun sets over the crystal clear waters of the calm Caribbean Sea.
Perfect for couples and honeymooners seeking a romantic setting or those celebrating a special occasion, Cap Maison's new 'Sunset Moments' package includes all activities below:
A scenic walk to Pigeon Island viewpoint – with nibbles and drinks provided, to watch the sunset in a blaze of colours across panoramic views of the island's striking Northwest coastline.
Sunset cruise aboart Cap Maison 1 – sail off into the sunset aboard the resort's luxury 46ft Sea Ray motor yacht. An unforgettable experience offering views of the golden sun sinking into the beautiful clear blue waters.
Sunset cocktails and nibbles served on Rock Maison – a private wooden deck built on a rocky outcropping surrounded on three sides by the sea surging over the reefs. Guests can enjoy a truly memorable sunset experience, with views across the sparkline Caribbean ocean and drinks and nibbles delivered by zip-line from the bar above.
Couple's spa treatment – a couple's spa treatment at the resort's own Sothys branded Spa Maison followed by a private sunset cocktail.
Turquoise guests can enjoy Cap Maison's 'Sunset Moments' package from £1979 per person including accommodation in a Garden View Room, daily breakfast, international flights with BA and private transfers (based on two adults sharing for a seven night stay) www.turquoiseholidays.co.uk +44 (0)1494 678 400.
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Lighting tutorial without daylight
I'm struggling to find any tutorials to help me understand lighting a scene where there isn't any daylight, there will be a very small amount of night glow coming down a stairwell.
If someone knows of a tutorial video or otherwise I would be most grateful.
Feedback and Comments always appreciated.
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10/6/2014 5:24:28 PM (last edit: 10/6/2014 5:24:28 PM)
Which Render engine?
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10/6/2014 6:56:30 PM (last edit: 10/6/2014 6:56:30 PM)
Still getting to grips with everything
I'm using Mental Ray
Feedback and Comments always appreciated.
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10/7/2014 4:17:50 PM (last edit: 10/7/2014 4:18:27 PM)
This will be challenging if you're new to max, but an excellent learning topic! Basically the sort of scene you're describing relies almost entirely on bounced light, so you'll need to get the most out of your Final Gather setup and you might also consider using photon mapping (which mental ray calls Global Illumination).
You'll need to set the mental ray photographic exposure levels to suit a low-light scene. I would then add a daylight system, set the location and time to suit, then edit the an mr sky map from the environment slot. If you've never used these tools before I'd look up some tutorials on YouTube to get a feel for them. Put a skyportal at the location of the light source in your scene, turn on final gather and do some tests. Hopefully that gives you a starting point?
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10/7/2014 7:25:36 PM (last edit: 10/7/2014 7:25:36 PM)
Wow thanks Mike that's more than I expected to receive.
A lot of what your talking about makes sense. I've been watching tutorials for the past few days and playing with the different settings.
So thank you very much. I'll keep you updated.
Feedback and Comments always appreciated.
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10/7/2014 10:40:39 PM (last edit: 10/7/2014 10:40:39 PM)
Great answer Mike,
Here is a fantastic global illumination tutorial for novice. This is exactly the kind of lighting set up you are referring to neomace.
Good luck!
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10/7/2014 11:15:19 PM (last edit: 10/7/2014 11:15:19 PM)
Fantastic thank your very much.
I'm halfway through the tutorial and I can now see how I can light the club.
Again thank you everyone for the guidance.
Feedback and Comments always appreciated.
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10/8/2014 1:36:34 AM (last edit: 10/8/2014 10:52:31 AM)
Ok I've complete the tutorial and just want to see if I've got something right.
For the scene I want to have 2 different outcomes.
1st: A realistic representation of the structure and the setup of the club
2nd: A more atmospheric look with the club in use. With this I want to produce a video fly through while using populate as a sort of advertising video.
So my idea is, to start by creating the environment lights even though thy're not needed to light the club but this will be needed for the photometric lights coming down the entrance stairwell although this light would be hardly notice.
Now I'm going to go through some more tutorials today with regards to virtual lights for the simulation of the lighting system in the club. There is a but, do I use both Standard lights to create the effects from the internal lights and like I've said above for the photometric daylight system together to create the desired outcome. Obviously I'd need to change the environment light for sun during the structure and setup renders.
Am I lost? :P
Feedback and Comments always appreciated.
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10/8/2014 3:24:11 PM (last edit: 10/8/2014 3:24:11 PM)
Just read this and a little panic set in.
'Unlike the outside, interior scenes typically have numerous lights, and a general ambient light level is not ideal for simulating the diffuse reflection of local light sources. For interiors, it's common to set the scene's environment ambient level to black, and use lights that effect ambient only to simulate the regional areas of diffuse reflection.'
This means my earlier questions are incorrect. I need to focus on standard lights and simulate the ambient lighting in the club.
(Internal voices making a racket in my head)
Feedback and Comments always appreciated.
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10/8/2014 3:38:58 PM (last edit: 10/8/2014 3:38:58 PM)
Nik Clark
Never use ambient light. Not ever.
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10/8/2014 3:43:39 PM (last edit: 10/8/2014 3:43:39 PM)
Nick's right. From a technical standpoint never use the ambient light setting on the environment tab. This ambient light was for faking global illumination when not using a physically based lighting scheme. By using final gather and mental ray, you're pursuing a true-to-life lighting scheme.
Another important factor. When you say you're planning on using "standard" lights you should stay away from Max's standard lights. Use instead Photometric lights and/or mental ray lights. Standard lights do not illuminate the scene in a way you can synchronise with the photographic exposure controls and probably don't react with mental ray materials properly
Which brings me on to another point- materials:
Only use the mental ray arch&design material type. Never add pure black or pure white in the diffuse colour slot. Always use IOR falloff. In this way you'll simulate real world materials more accurately.
Hope this helps!
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10/8/2014 10:11:11 PM (last edit: 10/8/2014 10:11:11 PM)
Many thanks Nik and Mike,
I did a lot of homework after reading your suggestions and understood that I'd got it completely wrong from the tutorials I've done. I'll be using Photometric and staying away from the Environment tab.
Feedback and Comments always appreciated.
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The Lutheran Church in South Australia has established several retirement villages and aged care facilities (hostels and nursing homes). However, the vast majority of elderly people live independently in their own homes or with family and are ministered to in their local congregations. The Lutheran Aged Care Council endeavours to support the church's ministry to all elderly people.
The Lutheran Aged Care Council (ACC) has three sub-committees to support its role.
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LANTZ: Members of the public are invited to attend the second of three public meetings of the School Options Committee for the ongoing School Review Process in East Hants involving Maple Ridge Elementary and Shubenacadie District Elementary in East Hants. Winding River Consolidated is also included in this Process as a potential receiving school.
Please note: This meeting will be livestreamed via the CCRSB YouTube Channel. The URL will be widely communicated before January 26th.
Date: Thursday, January 26, 2017
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Location: Maple Ridge Elementary School, 1066, Highway #2, Lantz
In accordance with the Provincial School Review Policy (Directive J), the public meeting is being held so that the School Options Committee can:
- Provide an explanation of the Provincial School Review Process, including the mandate of the SOC.
- Outline a summary of the work conducted to date.
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Netflix can't seem to do anything right, if you ask its customers. Meanwhile, tech analysts are heaping praise on the company, though the market isn't as sure — Netflix stock is bouncing up and down on the company's decision to split its DVD and streaming businesses into two separate companies. Right now, it appears that Netflix may have done the right thing for its business in the wrong way.
What it did right: Streaming is the future of video. There are few people arguing with that idea; it's almost impossible when you look at the success of, yes, Netflix or Hulu, Amazon Prime, Apple or Vudu, just to name a few. Netflix said it would lose 1 million customers in its guidance last week, but a closer look shows that it expects to lose 800,000 DVD customers and only 200,000 streaming customers, tech writer Dan Frommer pointed out. DVD-by-mail is an expensive business, and the audience for it is shrinking, making it smart to spin off that part of the business and leave it to whatever future it may have.
Entrepreneur Mark Suster praised Netflix chief executive Reed Hastings for positioning the company for the future and taking a painful plunge before the market left him behind.
Venture capitalist Bill Gurley said that Netflix is right to split the company into two businesses since — from a operations standpoint — DVDs and streaming really are two businesses. Splitting lets Netflix show studios exactly how many viewers it has for streaming content, which may result in better digital deals, he said.
The company also made a smart move by adding video game rentals for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii to its DVD-rental business, diversifying the Qwikster model. If it builds its game catalogue, it could have a chance to pull customers away from Redbox or GameFly. If it takes the games model a step further into streaming, it could have a chance at disrupting the EA-Steam-GameStop streaming battle brewing over online games.
What it did wrong: With customers, however, Netflix hasn't won any points. Hastings's apology for not communicating with users about the price changes has made his customers even more upset, since he isn't apologizing for changing prices but simply for not telling users about it more clearly. That set off a lot of backlash from consumers who felt it was a disingenuous apology. The company also, perhaps, took the split too far by not offering users the chance to have their recommendations, queue management and billing come from the same company.
And the company flubbed the way it handled the product announcement in the Web 2.0 era. As TechCrunch was the first to point out, the @qwikster handle on Twitter is not only already taken, but it belongs to someone whose main concerns seem to be smoking marijuana and going to sleep. Hardly the first brand association that a company would like to make, and a major failure on the PR front. The company didn't set up a Facebook page before announcing the launch, either.
There's also that name: Qwikster. The "-ster" suffix hasn't done anyone any favors since Napster, after all, and it sounds so very dated. It's so bad, in fact, that Frommer thinks the name is bad on purpose to kill the DVD business as quickly as possible.
What do you think of the changes? And what do you think of the name? I want to hear your suggestions in the comments.
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Whether they are following KS1, KS2, 11-plus, KS3, GCSE or similar, Education Quizzes are designed to help children of all ages. Their primary objective is to act as a support to all school children and to assist them with their success. They advise that they are the world's first NON trivia quiz site! However, all the quizzes are designed to be fun and educational and are written by teachers.
The quizzes consolidate classroom learning and help children feel more confident about reaching the top of the class. They are written in such a way that they meticulously follow the curriculum guidelines so you can be confident the quiz subjects match what is being taught at school.
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With KS2 being of particular interest to us at the moment, I took a look at the subjects which were supported and I was surprised to see just how many there were. They include the standard subjects including English, Geography, History, Maths and Science. Other subjects include PE, Art and Design, ICT, Music and RE.
I have to admit to having a small go on one of the English quizzes. I found it really easy to use and as well as enjoyable to play.
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One of the things that both Grace and I are keen on is nature, so I was very pleased to see that Education Quizzes also cover this subject in the form of a blog called Nature Matters. They have posts on things like the planets, flowers during the season, predatory swimmers and a new species of Gibbon being found in China. This is something that we will both follow keenly – on top of playing the quizzes of course!
Subscriptions to the site cost £9.95 per month to the entire site, however, Education Quizzes are aware that not every parent can afford this. For that reason, they are keenly trying to promote the idea to schools. This is because a school can pay on behalf of the students and, because they are in effect bulk-buying, they can benefit from a discount – dependent upon numbers, this could be as little as £2 per year. This is not only a small proportion of what the school is paid per student per year but would also benefit all involved.
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Another controversy involves the U.S. military. Yesterday, we learned an Army sergeant who ran a sexual assault program is under investigation for sexual misconduct. Weeks before, an Air Force officer in charge of sexual prevention was charged with sexual battery.
New York Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is among those proposing a change in the law now. She wants to remove sexual assault cases from the chain of command, allowing victims to report their assaults to a prosecutor. It's the latest high-publicity move for a senator who is in Hillary Clinton's old Senate seat. NPR's Ailsa Chang has this profile.
AILSA CHANG, BYLINE: Kirsten Gillibrand has a soft voice that takes on a certain earnestness when she gets angry. Two months ago, she ripped into military officials for letting commanders decide which sexual assaults to bring to trial.
SEN. KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND: But if the convening authority is the only decision-maker of whether a case goes to trial or proceeds, and the only decision-maker about whether to overturn a case, well, then all that training and all those excellent lawyers and prosecutors you have don't mean a difference. It doesn't make a difference.
CHANG: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid once called Gillibrand the hottest member of the U.S. Senate. But friends say the woman has scary grit, precisely the kind of person who can go head-to-head with the military about how they're handling sexual assault. Just ask former Congresswoman Jane Harman of California, who watched a very pregnant Gillibrand work through a committee session while enduring 12 hours of pre-labor pains. Gillibrand was in the House then.
JANE HARMAN: So as self-appointed mama-in-chief, I said, Kirsten, go to the hospital. Oh, no, she said. I'm fine. This is my second child. I'll be fine.
CHANG: Only hours later did Gillibrand finally leave the Capitol, and ended up giving birth to her second son in the middle of the night. When former Governor David Paterson of New York first announced in 2009 he was appointing someone from Upstate farm country to take Clinton's Senate seat, there was a collective what from a lot of New Yorkers.
Gillibrand didn't have the star power of Clinton, or of a Caroline Kennedy, who was briefly interested in the job. But she says she just kept her nose down and worked as hard as she could to prove her detractors wrong.
GILLIBRAND: I'm very ambitious. I'm very aggressive. But I do it in a really nice way. But I - you need that passion if you're going to get anything done. If you're not willing to fight for someone or fight for an issue, it's not going to happen.
CHANG: Steny Hoyer of Maryland, the second-highest ranking Democrat in the House, was one of the people who had pushed for Gillibrand to get the Senate job. Hoyer says he was impressed with the way she worked a crowd. It's the kind of quality that helped Gillibrand raise more than a million dollars last election cycle for more than a dozen other female candidates.
REP. STENY HOYER: I think she also is very disciplined and focused and understands politics. She understands, for instance, who she represented in the House. She understands who she represents in the Senate.
CHANG: When she moved to the Senate, for instance, she quickly revised her position on guns. She had high ratings from the NRA when she represented her rural House district, but became a vocal supporter of gun control as a senator. What supporters like Hoyer see as just good politics, her critics see as a lack of conviction.
But Gillibrand says if you look at her legislative priorities, you would see a common thread: women and families. She'll be introducing legislation for better paid family leave, equal pay for equal work and affordable daycare.
GILLIBRAND: Sometimes people say, well, why do you just focus on women's issues? Well, why do you focus on issues that pertain to 52 percent of the population? It's pretty important. And women are such the untapped potential in this economy.
CHANG: But is this self-branding enough to be a presidential candidate? Hank Sheinkopf, a longtime Democratic strategist, says those presidential whispers are way premature.
HANK SHEINKOPF: The problem here in New York is that if you said to someone who's this U.S. senator, they would say Chuck Schumer. Is she captivating? She's smart. Is she overwhelming? No. Is it a nice dream? Yeah. But could anything happen? Sure.
CHANG: Last fall, Gillibrand won her first full Senate term with 72 percent of the vote. That's better than Chuck Schumer has ever done. Ailsa Chang, NPR News, the Capitol.
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Learning American English as a second language can be an understandably tough job – you haven't been exposed to its connotations, slangs, grammar, and vocabulary before. However these 6 practical tips helps you speak fluent american english and strike up conversations with its native speakers:
Nothing can get you prepared for real conversations like learning the ability to put your thoughts into words without any strings attached. You can do so by randomly bursting into bouts of American English by yourself, while at home or at work. This will ensure that you get the right amount of confidence in your ability to formulate sentences on everyday topics.
This is a rookie mistake that most new language-learners make; they focus too much on the written aspect of the language. They will read several books but will not invest time in listening to native speakers. Remember that hearing is half of the conversation. If you can't decipher what the other person is saying, how can you respond to them? Therefore get yourself an audiobook or two or watch Hollywood movies and TV shows without subtitles.
Do you have American friends? Great, you can chat with them online and polish your American English skills. After all, there is nothing better than conversing with a native speaker while you are learning a new language. However, if you don't have any friends yet, whose native language is English, you can visit one of the countless language sharing websites on the internet and practice anonymously. WeSpeke and HelloLingo are two of the main websites offering such services.
Many new learners get lost in the intricacies of informal American English which can be quite difficult from the language you have come to expect while reading books. To stay up to date on the latest phrases and slang watch recent American TV shows, preferably those characterized as comedy. They are the best places to get attuned to the American English you are going to hear on the streets! Also, you can visit sites like PhraseMix that teaches you exact phrases to say in a realistic, real-world situations.
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Whenever you hear a new English word or phrase, whether in conversation or while reading a book, jot it down in a notepad. You can then look it up later in the dictionary or on a website when you have the time. This simple hack can greatly accelerate the pace with which you acquire new vocabulary. This is in the wake of a scientific fact that writing something down can help you remember it way better than just memorizing it while listening/reading it.


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An interesting peculiarity of Kazakhstan Altai is the possibility to observe on its territory nearly all kinds of Central Asia landscape on relatively small area. Its territory can be got over by one tour. Here one has an opportunity to see sandy deserted landscapes, clay canyons, classical steppes, mountain steppe landscapes, deciduous forests and taiga, alpine meadows and mountain peaks, which height is up to 4500 meters above sea level (such as the highest point of Altai and Siberia – Belukha Mountain).
The unique geographical and geopolitical position, as well as landscape diversity caused mixing of cultures and traditions. During a tour anyone has a possibility to associate with classical nomadic Kazakhs, representatives of Kazakh fishing subculture, Old Believers and to visit maral nursery (classical occupation of old believers). All this in total provides an interesting, varied and dynamic trip schedule for tourists.
The richest bio-diversity is maintained by 24 nature reserves, which area amounts to 6% from total area of Kazakhstan Altai. Rare and endemic animals, which can be met here attract nature lovers: birdwatchers and buttreflywatchers.
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One can reach the region by airplane, train or by car. Airports applicable for landing of international lines airplanes are available in Ust-Kamenogorsk and Semipalatinsk. There are direct flights from Europe and Bayan -Ulgii (western Mongolia). The lines connecting Ust-Kamenogorsk with the International Airport in Almaty (Moscow) are functioning during the whole year.
Additionally, one can reach Kazakhstan Altai by railroad. Railroad transport fits in ecological tourism ideology as the most nonpolluting. And sometimes using of railroad is more appropriate as compared to air transport. In this case it is possible to transit tourists from Almaty (where international airport is available) to Semipalatinsk or Ust-Kamenogorsk.
Auto transport also be used from Chinese Altai and and Russian Altai. The trip from Almaty to Ust-Kamenogorsk lasts 21 hours.
The most convenient way to travel through the territory of Kazakhstan Altai is by car. Railroad can be used for tours through Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan Altai being part of this tour.


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By Sarah Bonner
As someone who struggled with descending for many years, I can relate to all of those who say: "I'm scared," "I just don't like to go fast," "I can't see what's coming around the corner," "I feel like I don't have control" or "I'm not interested in learning." I've said, and heard all of those and many more reasons but here is the truth: descending is hard. It's hard because it's a skill. It's not something you're born with or something reserved for the brave; descending is something you have to learn and practice before you master it.
1. Forget about speed and focus on skill: Most people are afraid of the speed and rightly so. If you can't descend properly, descending at speed is terrifying! Take away the fear by removing speed and focusing on proper technique (steps 2-5) instead. Once you master the technique and build confidence, speed will increase naturally.
2. Your Outside Foot: Your weight needs to be on your outside foot. Having your weight on your outside foot allows you to balance your weight with the direction of the corner and will make you feel more stable. It also ensures your inside foot is clear of the road. When you're first learning, just focus on this first step until you can feel and understand its effect.
3. Look Where You Are Going: This was a light bulb moment for me when I was learning because I realized I was looking at the ground in front of me. You can see what's coming around the corner or judge speed properly if you're looking at the ground. Your bike will go where you're looking. Keep your head up and look "through" the corner, as if you were driving a car.
4. Brake Before: It's a hard habit to break (ha, ha) but you should be braking before the corner. Braking during a corner makes your bike want to go straight. Proper technique is to brake before the corner and then roll smoothly through it, letting the bike do the work. If you must brake mid-corner, lightly feather the brakes to scrub off speed. When you're first learning, it's better to brake too much before and go through too slowly rather than coming in too fast only to brake halfway through.
5. Drops: You're more stable in the drops because your centre of gravity is lower. When you're descending, especially for cornering, you'll feel much more stable in the drops. Get into the drops before you corner/descend and place one or two fingers on each of the brake levers. If you don't normally ride on the drops, get comfortable and practice braking in that position on the flats before you use it descending. It might seem scary at first but you'll never go back!
Sarah Bonner the author of two e-articles, How To Use A Foam Roller: An Illustrated Guide for Cyclists and The Clean Girl's Guide to Cycling: How to Clean Everything from Bar Tape to Sports Bras, has lived and cycled in Canada, Africa, and Europe. Currently, she splits her time between the Netherlands and South Africa where she trains and competes at an amateur level. With a Masters in English and a Diploma in Sports Management, Sarah combines her love of writing and passion for cycling to share honest advice and inspiring stories. Follow her at sarahkimbonner.wordpress.com