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Nollywood actress Dakore Egbuson-Akande recently turned 40 and she threw an intimate low key party which had her friends and family in attendance.
Spotted at the birthday was her husband Olumide Akande as well as Annie Idibia, 2Baba, Michelle Dede, Ezinne Chinkata and more.
"So here's the thing….I didn't really feel like celebrating my 40th…Earlier on in the year I struggled with my new age approaching and feeling like I hadn't accomplished all the things I had expected to have done by now( can you imagine?? This devil shaaaa)..Then the aha moment where I realized it's a journey and I have to embrace every stage. Suffice it to say that God has been faithful and surprised me in a major way! (big announcements loading) and I listened to my husband who said "you're only 40 once babe"….it was a very low-key, joyful celebration and I'm so grateful for all the love" Dakore disclosed.
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Outdoor apparel and footwear brand The North Face has named Tim Hamilton as head of global creative, effective immediately.
Hamilton, a veteran designer of more than 20-years experience in design and large-scale collaborations including his own eponymous label, will be responsible for the creative direction of the brand and its products for all global markets.
"For us, exploration is a mindset, and we look at the vibrancy and culture of our cities and our mountains to embrace the ways people push limits, create, and pursue their passion," said global president of The North Face Arne Arens. "Tim has pushed the boundaries of design and innovation by drawing inspiration from the unexpected. We see a lot potential in fusing our brand's heritage with Tim's fresh perspective."
In addition, the press statement added that Hamilton will work across all of The North Face consumer territories, bringing his "design inspiration, innovative partnerships, and perspective to the brand".
Commenting on his appointment, Hamilton said: "I've always been fascinated by outdoor culture and how its product sits at the forefront of design and innovation. I've drawn inspiration from it and have referenced it throughout my career.
"I'm thrilled to be joining The North Face, the originators of technical outdoor products and an iconic brand for exploration and want to continue to push the boundaries."

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Americas Society (AS) and Young Professionals of the Americas (YPA) are pleased to offer our members complimentary day passes to PULSE Miami Beach.
Founded in 2005, PULSE Contemporary Art Fair is an established part of the annual art calendar with editions in New York and Miami Beach. The fair is recognized for providing its international community of emerging and established galleries with a dynamic platform for connecting with a global audience. PULSE offers visitors an engaging environment in which to discover and collect the most compelling contemporary art being produced today.
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Nice spacious chalet in a small park near De Koog
Location: Texel is a beautiful holiday island with a varied nature. The area on the west side of the island has farmlands, a pine and deciduous forest, dunes and beach. The small-scale Elsrijk family park…Read more
Texel is a beautiful holiday island with a varied nature. The area on the west side of the island has farmlands, a pine and deciduous forest, dunes and beach. The small-scale Elsrijk family park is close to the forest, only 1.5 kilometers from the cozy seaside resort De Koog. This new chalet (2019) is quietly located in the park and offers views over the forest and the farmlands. This chalet is an ideal starting point to discover the island. Cycling and hiking trails are next to the park and take you along the most beautiful spots of Texel. The wide sandy beach on the North Sea is only 10 minutes by bike from this chalet.
The living room has a sitting area and dining area with TV. The open kitchen is equipped with dishwasher, microwave, fridge and induction hob, there is a Senseo and filter coffee maker. There are two bedrooms, one with a double box spring bed (160x200) and one with two single beds (80x200). The bathroom is equipped with shower and sink. There is a separate toilet.
This chalet has a garden with a spacious terrace. Garden furniture is available.
Wifi. Cable TV. The beds are made up. You have your own parking space.
Young people are welcome if the parents are present for the entire period.
If this chalet is no longer available in the period you are looking for, view the chalet Klaver Vier on Elsrijk (5890) or Zonrijk on Elsrijk (5891).
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Wij vonden het uitzicht geweldig, je voelt je echt vrij de buren kun je niet zien. Binnen was alles wat je nodig hebt aanwezig schoon en netjes. In 10 min met de fiets in de koog, dus prima lokatie.
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How Dry Mouth Occurs
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Why Is My Saliva (Spit) Important?2
Saliva plays an important role in your overall oral health:
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|Fights germs in your mouth.
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The glands that make saliva are called salivary glands. These are the organs in your body that produce spit. The salivary glands sit inside each cheek, at the bottom of your mouth, and near your front teeth by the jaw bone.
How Can Radiation Therapy Affect My Saliva?2
- Radiation therapy targets cancer cells but sometimes hurts noncancer cells such as those in the glands that produce your saliva.
- The radiation therapy you receive for your head and neck cancer may damage the glands in your mouth that produce saliva (spit), resulting in dry mouth.3
- Dry mouth can be a significant and harmful effect of radiation therapy in head and neck cancer patients.
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- You may need to drink more water, especially when you eat.
- It may be hard to chew or swallow food.
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- You may have problems with your teeth such as cavities, bleeding, or infections.
- Your spit may look thicker and be brown or yellow.
- Your voice may sound different.
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View a selection of implementation strategies from educators who are successfully using ALEKS to achieve dramatic learning outcomes.
Whatcom Middle School, Bellingham Public Schools
Bellingham, WA
Grade(s): 6 - 8
Scenario: One-to-One Laptop Program
Purpose: RtI, Intervention, Supplement
Time Spent in ALEKS: 3.75 hours per week, 37.5 hours per term
ALEKS Course: Mathematics - LV 3 (with QuickTables), Mathematics - LV 4 (with QuickTables), Mathematics - LV 5 (with QuickTables)
Randy Holmes, Teacher
My Response to Intervention (RtI) class has had a good experience with ALEKS. ALEKS allows them to be in different places and work at their own pace.
What challenges did the class or school face in math prior to using ALEKS?
We struggled with how to remediate for a wide variety of skill levels.
How many days per week is class time dedicated to ALEKS?
5 days per week.
What is the average length of a class period when ALEKS is used?
45 minutes.
How do you implement ALEKS?
It is used during the RtI block, so it has never been implemented into the curriculum.
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How do you structure your class period with ALEKS?
We use ALEKS during an RtI block at the end of the day.
How did you modify your regular teaching approach as a result of ALEKS?
By knowing what skills struggling students are working on, I can point out places where our curriculum matches what they have been doing in ALEKS.
How often are students required or encouraged to work on ALEKS at home?
Students work on ALEKS at home weekly.
How do you cultivate parental involvement and support for ALEKS?
I have not involved parents.
Is ALEKS assigned to your students as all or part of their homework responsibilities? If so, what part of the total homework load is it?
For some students it is their entire homework load.
How do you incorporate ALEKS into your grading system?
I do not grade ALEKS work.
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Students get really excited about ALEKS and progress quickly through the slices of their pies. They like to see their pies fill up and are always checking for progress.
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Use ALEKS early and often.


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Two Republicans, one Democrat, hope to succeed Halsey Beshears
With two Republicans set to battle it out for their party's nomination at an April 9 special primary election to replace Halsey Beshears, Franklin County will be without a state representative when the Florida Legislature begins its session March.
And in the event that a lone Democrat pursues his longshot bid for the House District 7 seat, Beshears' successor won't be selected until the June 18 special election, more than a month after the session is expected to conclude in early May.
Beshears, a Monticello Republican who won re-election last year without opposition, has begun work as Gov. DeSantis' choice to head the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, his confirmation a foregone conclusion by the Republican-controlled Senate.
Beshears has represented since 2012 the sprawling district which includes all of Franklin County, as well as some or all of Gulf, Calhoun, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Taylor and Wakulla counties.
Mike Watkins, from Wakulla County, and Jason Shoaf, from Gulf County, have stepped forward as Republican candidates, and Ryan Terrell, from Leon County, has announced plans to seek the Democrat nomination. Wakulla County Commissioner Ralph Thomas began a short-lived campaign for the seat, but decided earlier this month to bow out.
"For the past few weeks, I have spent the vast majority of my time traveling the 10 counties that make up House District 7, meeting our neighbors and listening to their issues and concerns," Thomas wrote in an email. "While doing so, two things became abundantly clear: First, it is a tremendous commitment to represent the largest district in the state. Second, an extreme sacrifice is required through time away from family, primary employment and recreation time.
"At this point in my life, I have concluded, the sacrifice would not allow me to be the best that I should be, in all of these areas," he said.
"I am humbled and appreciative of the folks who encouraged me to run and supported the campaign. I also appreciate everyone who expressed their preference for me to continue serving as a commissioner, while committing to support me on whichever path I chose," he wrote, thanking Beshears for his service and wishing him the best in his new post.
"For the remaining candidates, I encourage you to run a clean race that reflects the values of rural North Florida. May the winner have the heart of a servant and the strength and encouragement needed to be a great representative of the wonderful people whom he will be serving," Thomas wrote.
With Beshears facing a term limit that would have prevented him from seeking reelection in 2020, Watkins took steps a year ago to run for the seat, and so amassed an enormous war chest of campaign contributions, more than $150,000 in money and in-kind donations as of the first of this year.
In his announcement, Watkins thanked Beshears for "his commitment to public service and the work he has done over the past six years.
"As a pro-family conservative, I am pleased to announce that I hope to use my 26 years of experience working with families and businesses throughout the Big Bend to fight for our values in the state capitol," he wrote in a news release.
"For too long, rural North Florida has been ignored by most Tallahassee politicians. My career has been spent working alongside the families of this district, fighting for our conservative values, standing up for our fair share, and rebuilding our community in the wake of opioids-meth and Hurricane Michael," he said. "I will work for our communities to make sure our way of life will be even better for our children."
In his campaign announcement, Shoaf, who has so far raised only about one-quarter of Watkins' total, wrote that "what we need in North Florida is good-paying jobs, and I'll work with President Trump and Governor DeSantis to bring vocational training programs to the Big Bend, especially to our rural communities. With the right skills and training, these hardworking men and women can better support their families."
"I'll fight for our North Florida values when I'm in the Florida House," he said. "I'm ready to join President Trump and Governor DeSantis. Let's drain the swamp, once and for all."
Shoaf, 39, is vice president in the St. Joe Natural Gas Company, and owner of two businesses he started, Gulf South Self Storage and Alliance Property Management. He also serves as one of seven members of the Triumph Gulf Coast board of directors. He previously served as vice-chairman of the Port of Port St. Joe, and started his career as a successful realtor.
Watkins is CEO of Big Bend Community Based Care, a private agency that manages a network that provides child welfare and behavioral health services, such as substance abuse and mental health services, in northwest Florida, throughout 18 counties from as far west as Pensacola and as far east as Taylor County. Prior to that, he worked for 13 years with the Florida Department of Children of Families, completing his stint there as a district administrator in heavily populated Central Florida before the state transitioned to a system of community-based behavioral health services.
Watkins visited the county Monday morning for a meet-and-greet appearance at Sea Oats Gallery on St. George Island, hosted by gallery owner Joyce Estes and Sheriff A.J. Smith, who is among a half-dozen sheriffs within the district to have endorsed Watkins' candidacy.
"We distributed a ton of yard signs," Watkins said. "It was a good morning."
Shoaf has received the support of North Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz, Gulf County Sheriff Mike Harrison and former House Speaker Allan Bense.
Watkins's announcement noted that he is an eighth generation Floridian raised on a family homestead dating back to 1893 in the Panhandle. It stressed that he "believes strongly in family, the Second Amendment and the power of faith and conviction. Mike knows first-hand the devastation that Hurricane Michael and the opioid epidemic has had on our community and has directly led responses to both crises in the Panhandle."
In his announcement, Shoaf noted the severe impact of Hurricane Michael.
"Communities all along Florida's Forgotten Coast were devastated, homes washed away and businesses wrecked. Every part of the district was impacted by Hurricane Michael in some way or another," reads the announcement. "From the Deepwater Horizon oil spill to Hurricane Michael, this region has had more than its fair share of natural disasters. But the people of our community are resilient and determined, and I know we'll come back stronger than ever. As state representative, I'll do absolutely everything I can to support recovery efforts."
With Carrabelle's Will Kendrick the last Democrat to represent District 7 (and he switched his party affiliation to Republican during his last term in office). Democrat Ryan Terrell is considered a long-shot to capture the seat.
As of the end of 2018, Terrell, 26, who previously worked as a state legislative aide and currently directs Young Democrats of America's Southeast operations, had raised only $192 in in-kind contributions.
In an interview with Florida Politics, Terrell said relief in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael is his top priority, just ahead of fostering economic development and defeating the cycle of poverty in the district.
"Our rural communities are being left behind, and they feel like they're not being valued for their work and treated with the same respect as everyone else," Terrell told the online news service, specializing in coverage of the world of state politics.
While he promises to remain in the race, and pick up financial support from area Democrats, in the event neither Terrell nor any fellow Democrat does not follow through with a candidacy, the April 9 ballot box will be an open primary, open to all voters, and the winner will be immediately named the new state rep. Otherwise, the special election will be in June.


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Acne Shiloh Black Chain Handle Clutch
The Acne Shiloh Black Chain Handle Clutch is a matte leather bag with a flap over top that has a double press stud fastening. The bag has a silver tone chain handle, partially concealed by a black leather sheath which acts as a shoulder rest. This handle can be tucked inside the bag so it can be carried as a clutch if preferred. The designer logo is discretely embossed on the reverse of the bag.
Inside, the bag has two main compartments and zip fastening pocket.
Material: 100% cow leather
Measurements: 31cm / 12.1″ x 15cm / 6″ x 3cm / 1.2″; (all measurements are approximate)
This bag is so sleek and achingly cool, epitomising the cool Acne style of this Scandinavian brand. It's perfect for the new season look of sleek and defined silhouettes and ideal to team with anything from a little black dress, jeans and knitwear or even as a contrast to a more layered, boho ensemble.
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Portrait Matcher
Portrait Matcher2015 - Depth Sensor, screens, computers, mobile
Portrait Matcher is an interactive installation which invites visitors to discover portraits art history.
By moving theirs faces, visitors can navigate through a collection of thousands of portraits. The face's position and emotions are tracked in real-time to display Ancien Art to Contemporary Art portraits. A mobile application allows visitors to show more informations on each portrait.
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With Burning Man approaching and people shelling out lots of money for costumes and supplies to ready themselves to hit the playa, we have a special opportunity for you to support your wardrobe and wallet, all at the same time! Nova and GlitterGirl are getting together to lead a special series of 3 upcycle workshops. During the workshop we will show you upcycle designs we created on the cheap as we help you explore your clothing and figure out new and fun designes to give new life to old clothing. We can help you work with rips, tears and holes in your clothing; take clothing that is too small and reconstruct it to fit; take clothing that is too big and reconstruct it to fit you; and help you add personal style to your clothing.
Curriculum includes:
- explore ideas for upcycling, especially TShirt upcycles
- create upcycle designs
- provide do it yourself instruction specific to your garment(s)
- offer possibilities
- educate you on how to create pieces for yourself
- assist with design, sewing and serging work to help you finish your pieces in time for the playa
- and you, yes YOU, designing and making your own cool personalized upcycles
Techniques we will discuss:
- serging
- cutting and hand weaving shirts
- applique
- rhinestones
- under patches
- inserting fabric
- reconstruction
There are 3 sessions, each running 2 hours. Students can drop in to session 1 for $30, or sessions 1&2 or 1&3 for $60. For those looking to work on a series of pieces, sign up for all three sessions for $75. Please note you must attend session 1 (in which we explain the basic types of ideas that are used as a starting point) to attend sessions 2 or 3, though you can attend session 3 without attending 2 and vice versa.
For students working on bigger projects, they will have time between each session to work on the costume so the next time they come to class they will be able to move forward and get new coaching for the next part of the project.
Dates and times are:
- Session 1: August 12, 5-7 PM
- Session 2: August 16, 7-9 pm
- Session 3: August 20, 7-9 pm
All sessions take place at Temple of Poi (953 Mission Street, suite 11 in the basement on Mission in SoMa between 5th and 6th)
Students should bring clothing they want to upcycle, extra fabric they may have, extra clothing they are willing to part with or share with other's in the class and ideas for what they might like.
Please note, other services and additional time is available from us outside class for an added fee. Please note, space is limited to ensure everyone's gets personalized attention. 🙂
Register here for this clothing upcycle workshop with your non refundable deposit. To see more of our designs, check out this video slide show.


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Long time no see bloggers. I've been pretty hectic recently with work, traversing the north of England by train and filming frontline NHS staff for a really exciting project we are doing with NHS England.
A quick word here about the British National Health Service. I cannot praise it enough. Over the past few weeks I have met men and women (midwives, physiotherapists, dentists, nurses and more) who see their jobs almost as a calling. They are so incredibly passionate about the jobs they do, and dedicate their entire careers to looking after patients in stressful and (more often than not) budget tight settings. I know many people have plenty of negative things to say about the NHS from a service user point of view – but I cannot help but think how fortunate we are, from an international perspective, to have this gigantic infrastructure of caring individuals looking after us. For free. Incredible. Also, if you do have negative things to say – they want to hear about it. Read more here.
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As much as I do love my job, it has severely eaten into my sewing time over the past few weeks. I have however managed to make a couple of small purses, that I thought I'd share with you tonight.
My lovely friend Caroline gave me a huge batch of sample interior fabrics that she'd amassed while working for Missoni Home. I know right – it's like the best present ever. I mean look at these colours!
I was dying to make something with it, and found this tutorial on Sew Bon for a really cute leather scallop zipper clutch. I have been in desperate need of a new wallet for a while, my old one being a faux leather coin purse from H&M that had been dying a slow death for some time. Not being very keen on big clunky wallets with a gazillion pockets, I decided to make one as a smaller version of the zip clutch.
I have a small stash of 'bargain basket' leather pieces that I picked up in Copenhagen a few months ago and have been tooing and froing over what to use it for. I got the just the inspiration I needed in this tutorial.
Apart from reducing the size to 7″ by 5″, I made some further adjustments to Erin's original tutorial. I scrapped the scalloped shape of the leather in favor of one that suited my chosen Missoni fabric better. I also added a bit of sparkle in the shape of a silver ribbon I picked up at Walthamstow market a few weeks ago.
And here are the results.
Here is a close up showing some details. I didn't quite think through using the slightly delicate ribbon, as I have a feeling it will start fraying quite quickly. Might reinforce it with some glue in places.
I used bits of leather for the zipper tabs in my first version, but ended up scrapping this all-together as it ended up too bulky when sewing.
Do you have any favourite mini projects that you like to squeeze in during weeks when work rules your life?
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Wow I am soooo jealous of your Missoni stash. They are beautiful!
What a great little project for using up stash fabric and would make lovely little birthday gifts or stoking fillers for Christmas (I know its a long time away but when you are making presents its a good idea to start early). I haven't blogged about them (which I ought to do) but tote bags are always a great little craft project or patchwork cushions.
These are amazing, I love them! I've nominated you for a Liebster Award over at my blog The Reckless Needle. :)
Love your wallets. Very beautifull. I just found your blog – and will look forward for your next make:)
I can see you are moving to Denmark. Let me know if you need any advice about where to buy fabric etc. – I could do a ph.d. on that topic:)
If you like to see my sewing you can check it out here: sewbluedresses.blogspot.dk


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As promised you will find coupon codes for 4 outstanding Planet X bargains, along with fantastic prices on other bike kit in tomorrow's newsletter. To obtain coupon code prices simply enter the code into your basket at checkout.
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How much rock mulch do we need to
How do we fix this error? 3 years ago, a rock mulch was put around our house to help fire-wise it. However, It's too shallow so it is over-grown with grass and unsightly.
Now, we plan to put up a 6X6" timber border and add some Cripple Creek 3/4" decorative rock to a depth or 3 to 4 inches. Should we remove the existing rock and put down plastic or ground cloth? Or should we leave the rock there and apply Round up to the existing grass? Are there other solutions or better ideas for fixing this error?
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If you are not planning on planting in these beds, you can probably put down landscaping fabric, then 2-3 inches of rock on top. Otherwise, I would remove the rock/weeds, then install the fabric and rock. I NEVER recommend using plastic under mulch. It can cause an anaerobic (lack of oxygen) condition that is detrimental to plants or can cause odors which are unpleasant.
Either scenario will require periodic weeding...there is not a maintenance-proof system that I am aware of (there is a misconception that rock does not need weeding).


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Below: 'Jeff' Doll shopping in Milan & Tokyo?!?!?
Below: The look that inspired the doll's outfit...:-P
Below: Neil Barrett has an interesting collection this Fall Winter 2009...check it out!
Neil Barrett Exclusive 'Jeff Doll' for Jeffrey New York's 10th anniversary
I never knew Neil Barrett decks out dolls!?!? Apparently he does!:-) But only for special occasion such as the 10th Anniversary of one of the most established retailers, Jeffrey (in New York or Atlanta). Jeffrey was often featured in Japanese HUGE magazine beginning of each season to feature what they will bring into their stores.
So to celebrate the ten years of bringing hip clothes to fashion forward folks, they collaborated with Neil Barrett on a special project. Namely...to realize an outfit for the 'Jeff Doll', which will then be exhibited from August 10th until September 17th inside the store. During this period, customers will be able to make offers for the Designer-clad Dolls from the most important fashion houses worldwide. Money raised will go to the Susan G. Komen race for breast cancer cure charity, as well as the Atlanta AIDS Partnership fund.
Jeff, the model doll in Neil Barrett, has been photographed in July by the paparazzi shopping in Milan & Tokyo. He was seen modeling perfectly the first look from the autumn/winter '09 collection. To see the show that inspired his look go to www.neilbarrett.com, to bid for Jeff, go to Jeffrey, New York at www.jeffreynewyork.com
Shop for a good cause!
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January 20, 1948 - March 13, 2019
January 20, 1948 - March 13, 2019
Stanley D. Knight, 71, of Ellettsville passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital.
Born, January 20, 1948 in Bluffton, IN; he was the son of the late Grayson and Helen (Newhard) Knight.
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In Vienna the old faces off against the new, this is particularly obvious where the Gothic St. Stephen's Cathedral faces off against the modern, glass-and-steel Haas Haus building. This monochromatic reflection demonstrates how old is incorporated by the new.
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(Memories of the actress, who died, aged 51, on January 25)
Photos: Usha Uthup; Kalpana
By Shevlin Sebastian
Veteran television producer Diana Silvester is in shock. Just two days ago, she had called Kalpana in Hyderabad. She asked the actress if she could attend the inauguration of the new building of the St. Joseph's Bethlehem Church at Chullickal, Kochi, on January 30.
Kalpana promised to get permission from the producer of the Telugu film she was working on. Meanwhile, singer Usha Uthup had already agreed to attend. There is a reason behind the request: at the function, Diana is planning to play the video of the hit song, 'Palavattam', which had been sung by Usha. She had also danced with Kalpana for the shoot.
Here's a flashback: at a television studio, in Kochi, on a day in August, 2008, it is difficult to recognise Usha. She is wearing a wig of brown curls and a body-length black gown as well as a dazzling golden necklace.
Standing next to her, in black top and jeans and boots, topped by a black wig, is Kalpana.
Usha and Kalpana move their hands and shake their bodies from side to side, in rhythm to the beat of 'Palavattam', which is being played over the speaker system.
There is an easy camaraderie between Kalpana and Usha. When Kalpana does some quicksilver moves on the dance floor, Usha, who is watching from the sidelines, shouts, "You are a rock star!"
When Usha says, in mock protest, to Diana, "I don't want to dance next to Kalpana, she makes me look old," the actress crooks her finger and says, "Come here, little girl."
During a break in the shooting, Kalpana says this is the first time she is acting for an album song. "The biggest plus is the dynamic voice of Usha Didi," she says. "And to act with her is a second big plus. Lastly, the director is a lady. So, this song is a collaboration of three women."
Later, hands-on director Diana keeps coming onto the set from the control room and says, "Kalpana, your lip movements are not synchronising with the lyrics," or "the expression is not precise." Kalpana always takes this in a sporting spirit and is ready to do, take after take, to get it right.
As for the song, it has a thumping beat and soaring above it, is the rich velvety voice of Usha. "Who can resist swaying to this song?" says Kalpana, with a smile.
So, it is sad to know that death has snatched away this effervescent actress on the cusp of middle age. Or, as Usha says, from a recording studio at Kolkata, "It was heart-breaking for me to hear the news."
(The New Indian Express, Kerala editions)


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- Unreported Judgment
- Appeal Discontinued (QCA)
PHILIP McMURDO JA
Appeal No 6764 of 2016
DC No 2353 of 2014
ACN 004 837 861Applicant/Respondent
LISA ANNE REYNOLDSRespondent/Applicant
PHILIP McMURDO JA: This is an application for security for costs of a proposed appeal against a judgment in the District Court. The case in that Court was a claim by the proposed appellant for a sum ultimately of $75,000, together with interest, as money owing to her under an insurance policy. Therefore an appeal lies to the Court of Appeal only by the leave of this Court according to s 118(3) of the District Court of Queensland Act 1967 (Qld). At present, there is an application for leave to appeal filed within time, but not yet a grant of leave.
The security is sought against the proposed appellant upon the basis that the appeal would have little or no prospect of success and that it appears that she would be unable to meet the costs of the appeal if unsuccessful and ordered to pay those costs. Her evidence as to her financial position bears out that second proposition. That is to say, she is a person with little income receiving some money from Centrelink to supplement her income, but otherwise earns a modest living from being self-employed and using a quilting machine, which appears to be her only substantial asset and is valued at approximately $16,000. In her affidavit, she says that she has:
"…no means for obtaining a loan to satisfy any security for costs order because of my low income and lack of assets –"
and that she has no:
"…family or friends that would be able to lend money to me for any significant sum."
In another part of her affidavit, she says that:
"If any order for security for costs is made in any significant sum, I'll be unable to satisfy it."
In yet another part of the affidavit, she appears to go further, saying:
"Because I would be unable to satisfy any security for costs order, that would, in all probability, stifle my appeal, and it would not proceed."
Overall, her evidence leaves me with the impression that whilst, as I've said, she has no substantial assets apart from that machine, which she needs for her living, the prospect of her prosecuting her application for leave to appeal, if she is ordered to provide security, would depend upon whether the security is ordered in what she has described as a "significant sum".
The amount which is sought by the respondents to the application for leave to appeal is of the order of $38,000. There is evidence from a costs assessor, which is to the effect that an amount of that order might be expected to be assessed as the costs of the appeal. There is also evidence of yet a higher assessment if allowance were made for both senior and junior counsel on the respondent's side of the appeal, the evidence being that the respondents intend to engage senior counsel, notwithstanding the small amount of money involved in the case.
The discretion which arises under r 772 of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules to order security for costs of an appeal is, on any view, a broad one. In Murchie v Big Kart Track Pty Ltd (No 2) [2003] Qd R 528, in the joint judgment of Justices Davies, Jerrard and Wilson, it was said that the court under this rule has:
"…an unfettered discretion whether to order security and, if so, in what amount."
Their Honours added that:
"The fact that the plaintiff has already had her day in Court and lost, her impecuniosity, and her prospects of success on appeal –"
were factors relevant to the exercise of that discretion. Those comments may be generally applied to the present case. Moreover, it is of some relevance that the proposed appeal is one which, as I've mentioned, does require the leave of the Court under s 118, and that is because of the relatively small sum which was in issue on the claim in the District Court.
Clearly, also it is relevant to consider the apparent prospects of success in the appeal. In this context, it must be recognised that there is a limitation upon the ability of a judge hearing such an application to consider the proposed arguments in the appeal and to reach a concluded view in a way which would surely predict the outcome upon a full argument before a court of three judges. Nevertheless, the apparent merit or demerit of an appeal can often be a critical consideration when exercising the present discretion.
I have had the benefit of submissions in some detail by the counsel for each party, each of whom appeared at the trial. The judgment in the District Court involved legal and factual questions. There was an extensive discussion by the trial judge of the meaning of the critical term in the policy of insurance under which the plaintiff claimed. Ultimately, the question for the trial judge was whether the plaintiff had proved that it was:
"…unlikely that she will ever again be able to be gainfully employed in any occupation for which she is reasonably suited by education, training or experience."
In an apparently comprehensive discussion of what were said to be the relevant authorities, his Honour expressed a number of conclusions of law as to the proper interpretation of that phrase. It was strongly argued for the defendants, that is, the applicants for security for costs, that his Honour's reasoning is supported by decisions of intermediate Courts of Appeal in other Australian jurisdictions which are not clearly wrong and therefore would have to be followed in the present case with the consequence that the proposed appeal would fail. It must be said, however, that in none of those cases was the policy in question and, in particular, the key provision of that policy in identical terms to the phrase which his Honour construed.
The other questions for his Honour were ones of fact. Clearly the plaintiff established, as was conceded at the trial, that she had developed what can be broadly described as a serious skin condition which makes her unable to perform any outdoor work, including that which for much of her working life she had undertaken which was gardening. There was evidence, again discussed in detail in the trial judgment, as to the extent to which she would need ongoing treatment for that condition. On any view she will require treatment which would involve periods of recuperation and the treatment itself, which in total will amount to several weeks over a year.
His Honour found, in effect, that she was able to be gainfully employed in some relevant occupations and that the need for constant treatment and recuperation would not preclude her from being so employed. That conclusion involved both the adoption of a certain interpretation of the meaning of the clause and an assessment of the relevant facts. It may be noted that the question in this case was one of her ability to be employed or gainfully employed. That is a question of capacity, which as I see it is different from a question of her physical capacity to perform work of a relevant kind. But as I understand the arguments before the trial judge which are proposed to be put again in the Court of Appeal, the proposed Appellant will not argue otherwise.
As I understand the essence of her case, it is that the matter must be assessed by reference to the extent to which her ongoing need for periods away from work, while she undergoes necessary treatment for her condition and recovers from that treatment, disadvantage her in finding and maintaining employment. In that argument my impression is that her case is neither obviously strong nor plainly weak. It is, for example, not a case with the obvious weaknesses which existed in Murchie v Big Kart Track Pty Ltd. My impression is that the proposed appeal is arguable, but I would not put its merits any higher than that.
I have mentioned already the financial circumstances of the appellant and the likely costs according to the evidence which would be incurred by the respondents. The present context of course is one in which the proposed appellant has had a trial and in which she must obtain the leave of the Court to appeal against that judgment. She wishes to do so where the amount of money involved in her claim, although very considerable measured against her own financial position, is relatively small compared with the high costs of an appellate proceeding. In my judgment this is a case where in the interest of justice, some security for costs should be ordered. But as is well recognised an order for security for costs is just that and that it is not an order for the indemnification of the respondents.
In quantifying the amount of the security I have had regard to two other considerations. One is that I have tried to assess the amount of the security such that it could be provided. The second is that there is a need for some proportionality here in fixing the amount of the security having regard to the very small amount, relatively speaking, which is in issue. The conclusion I have reached is that security for costs should be ordered in the sum of $12,000.
The respondent's costs of and incidental to this application will be its costs in the application for leave to appeal.
Editorial Notes
- Published Case Name:
AIA Australia Ltd v Reynolds
- Shortened Case Name:
AIA Australia Ltd v Reynolds
- Court:
- Judge(s):
McMurdo JA
14 Sep 2016
Litigation History
|Citation or File
|Primary Judgment
|07 Jun 2016
|Judgment for the defendants on the plaintiff's claim pursuant to a total and permanent disability benefit as a member of the superannuation trust Sunsuper (determination that the plaintiff was not totally and permanently disabled within the meaning of the Sunsuper insurance policy): Dorney QC DCJ.
|QCA Interlocutory Judgment
|14 Sep 2016
|Notice of Appeal Filed
|File Number: Appeal 6764/16
|04 Jul 2016
|Appeal Discontinued (QCA)
|File Number: Appeal 6764/16
|02 Nov 2016
|Appeal dismissed by consent.


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The Ring Problem - Giant land. When the Giant drops the diamond ring he's about to give Giantess, it bounces into a pipe. He needs his very small friends Peg and Cat to get it back. The Wedding Problem - Giant land. When Peg and Cat are chosen to organize the Giants' wedding, they must...
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On Tuesday we looked at the rebuild so far, Wednesday saw the prospects were looking forward to, and yesterday what visiting players we want to see. This time we all took a look at Ricky Renteria. Rick has overseen this rebuild since 2016 and we have some thoughts. We all understand that Rick hasn't exactly been given the weapons at the major league level to win divisions or even a lot of games. We can still look at the attitude and culture he is creating, and we all did that here. So we won't make you wait any longer, opinions range from torched earth, to slightly annoyed, to nihilistic.
Take em or leave em. See my Bruce Bochy article.
I'm kind of a mix on Ricky. The first year, I loved Ricky. Players showed a lot of heart and were competitive the final month of the season in 2017. In 2018, it was the complete opposite. Guys seemed to not play as hard and he made many questionable decisions. The one that upset me most was the call to bring Kopech back out after a pretty lengthy rain delay. I think that led to him injuring his UCL and needing Tommy John surgery. I don't think Ricky will be the coach that leads this team when they're competing in a couple seasons but maybe he will prove me wrong this year with some actual talent on the roster. With all that said, I'd be thrilled if they replaced him for Girardi, Bochy or Omar Vizquel.
I am so done with Rick Renteria. The most glaring blunder that cost the White Sox for a season and a month was his unfathomable decision to let Michael Kopech go back out after a lengthy rain delay in a lost season against the damn Tigers. This isn't some rookie manager, this move would also be inexcusable for a rookie manager, he's been a manager across town, and a bench coach before this move is unfathomable and Hahn should have shown him the door after that, Kopech's UCL may have torn his next start but the optics are what wins the day here. His bullpen management is suspect at best, as is his use of the lineup card. To have a player like Yolmer Sanchez on a roster and they are not deployed as a super utility is downright stupid, Matt Davidson could have gotten some run at third so could have Nicky Delmonico. Instead, Yolmer played third base 141 out of the 154 games he was in, one was a DH so throw that out the window. The whole grit and hustle and "Ricky's boys don't quit" crap plays great for the fans, but this is the big leagues, and those high school pep talks and benching someone for not running out a grounder in a lost season doesn't play with me. Let Ricky's boys not quit in double or triple A, where you wanna set a culture, get rid of this point A to point A- coach and bring in a real manager, if he doesn't I think Hahn will regret it.
So there are our thoughts on Renteria, what are yours. Are you nihilistic like Joe, on the fence like Andy, or completely done with him like Mort. Let us know in the comments below. Follow us on Twitter @SidedSox and let us know what you think. You can also get at us on our Facebook page or email us at firstname.lastname@example.com with your thoughts or what you want to hear us banter about next. Thanks as always for reading.


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MY ART STORY by
Jo Nasvik
The National Endowment for the Arts has been one of the largest sponsors for the Art Mobile of Montana. The outreach program is designed to bring contemporary Montana artworks to small rural schools and communities across the state. Many schools in Montana do not have an art teacher, so the Art Mobile of Montana also offers hands-on art activities. Each year we serve over 60 sites and share art with students grades K-12, as well as our senior citizens, university students, prison inmates, and community members. Montana is a huge state, but this program allows for people of all ages to be connected through the visual arts.


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In recent months Boxwalla Green Beauty Boxes have really upped their game with their curations, collaborating with some of the very best in green beauty. Case in point was April's Twelve Beauty London Mask or the upcoming box which features one of my personal favourites – the African Botanics Fleurs d'Afrique Intense Recovery Oil (one of the best!). However, the box that has been a true highlight for me was none other than June's moss skincare box, which featured none other than moss skincare (of course), a brand which I have had on my radar for a while now but haven't quite taken the plunge to purchase.
moss skincare stands for "Modern Organic Sacred Skincare" and was founded by Celestyna Higgins, a physicist in 2015. The brand focuses on creating superior and safe skincare that draws upon the power of plants and botanicals. Each formulation is highly concentrated and powerful due to the brand's use of botanical hydrosols instead of water as the basis for all formulations. Each and every moss Skincare product prides itself in combining nature with science, using premium plant extracts as well as tried and true actives such as Vitamin C.
Beurre Celeste Honey Infused Cleansing Balm was on the of items featured in Boxwalla and I haven't really put it down since. This cleansing balm has been enjoyable in almost every aspect of use – from the opening of the jar when you get that whiff of sweet floral honey to the way the balm melts on the complexion and finally to the beautiful lit from within glow this amazing balm gives as it washes off (effortlessly I might add…not cloth required). I've been using this so much that I have nearly run out and have since repurchased. I've quickly fallen in love with Beurre Celeste – so much so I would say its at Holy Grail status.
***Please note I have been kindly gifted these products from the Boxwalla Green Beauty box with no expectation of a review. I simply adore this product so much that I had to share. All opinions about this product are my own honest thoughts and opinions. There are affiliate links in this post (anything Boxwalla FYI) but no pressure to use them
What Is It?
The Beurre Celeste Cleansing Balm is a beautiful honey-infused cleansing balm that emulsifies with water.
What Does It Do?
The Beurre Celeste Cleansing Balm works to remove makeup and SPF, as well as provide with the skin with a gentle exfoliation to leave the skin smooth, fresh and clean. This cleansing balm works to preserve the integrity of the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Mel (Local Organic Honey)*, Garcinia Indica (Kokum) Butter*, Macadamia Ternifolia (Macadamia Nut) Seed Oil*, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Esters*, Di-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate, Hydroxystearyl Alcohol, Hydroxystearyl Glucoside, Sorbitan Olivate, Sunflower Lecithin*, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit CO2 Extract*, Citrus Bergamia (Bergamot) Oil FCF, Backhousia Citriodora (Lemon Myrtle) Oil*, Cymbopogon Martinii (Palmarosa) Oil*, Coriandrum Sativum CO2 Extract*, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Oil*, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract *Organic/Wildcrafted
* Organic/Wildcrafted (90%)
My Thoughts:
Two words: HOLY GRAIL. The moss skincare Beurre Celeste Cleansing Balm has quickly become a favourite of mine, so much so that I am so close to finishing my current one and have already gone ahead and repurchased another. It really is just THAT good. This cleansing balm ticks all the right boxes for me – everything from the scent, texture to how it works and rinses off. Celestyna Higgins (founder of moss) has truly hit the nail on the head with this beauty of a cleanser.
So what makes this so special? Well really, it just comes down to the formulation and how this gorgeous balm performs. The Beurre Celeste Cleansing Balm incorporates all the things I love about green beauty cleansers – the scent, the ritual, the escape. The scent of the moss Skincare's cleansing balm is sweet and delectable. Due to the use raw Nebraska honey (straight from hives located on environmentally protected USDA Pollinator Habitat land along the Loup River within Central Nebraska), Beurre Celeste smells like a honey cake straight out of the oven. It's sweet and floral scent (due to the other plant extracts) makes it such a pleasure to use, both in the morning and at night.
Once the scent has hit, moss skincare's Beurre Celeste Cleansing Balm has the most beautiful texture. In the jar, it is like a typical balm cleanser with a beautiful golden hue. However, once warmed up in the palms of the hand, this becomes a luxurious thick oil that spreads and is easily worked into the complexion. The balm feels wonderful on the skin, with a good slip that makes it really easy to massage into the complexion to rid the skin of any makeup, SPF or impurities. I also found that when using this, the balm would also gently slough off any dead skin cells (warning, this may sound disgusting to some) as the bits of skin/granules would be suspended in the oil itself. Despite is exfoliation qualities, I do find this cleanser so incredibly gentle still.
When it comes to rinsing off the Beurre Celeste Cleansing Balm, the fact that this balm emulsifies into a soft gentle milk, making it a breeze to use in the morning and as a travel companion as well. This beautiful balm rinses clean with water and without the use of a cloth which is truly wonderful and amazing. In the world of green beauty, it's actually quite hard to find a cleansing balm that not only smells and feels great on the skin but also one that emulsifies. Once rinsed off, I can feel that my complexion is visibly clearer and brighter. This cleanser cleans the skin well (eye makeup and hard to remove lipstick gone) and it is so gentle on the complexion. It doesn't strip the skin or leave it feeling squeaky clean or dry. Instead, my complexion feels balanced, nourished and hydrated – most likely from the use of oils and luxe butters such as Sunflower Seed Oil, Kokum Butter and Macadamia Seed Oil. I also find that the Beurre Celeste Cleansing Balm works wonders in calming the skin, especially in areas that are looking a little red or angry, including areas that may have broken out. Once I use this balm to cleanse the skin, I find that those areas have soothed down quite a bit and the redness has subsided. This may be due to the high percentage of raw honey used in the cleansing balm and also the Sea Buckthorn CO2 Extract.
Beurre Celstete can also be used as a hydrating mask due to its delectable formulation. I personally haven't used it in this way (although I really should) but due to the high percentage of raw honey, nourishing oils, butters and pure plant extracts, I can see this being a super hydrating and calming mask.
In terms of the ingredients used, there is no doubt that Beurre Celeste utilises some tried and true and ingredients. However, what Celestyna of moss skincare has done really well is combine these fantastic ingredients into a simply amazing cleanser. Raw honey is an ingredient that has been used for centuries, not only for consumption but also for traditional healing remedies due to it having a high nutritional profile. Raw honey is filled with flavonoids and polyphenols, which act as antioxidants to help protect the skin. Studies have shown that honey also has a high level of anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties, which is why it was such a medicinal favourite for centuries. Sea buckthorn fruit is another ingredient used in the Beurre Celeste Cleansing Balm, studies have shown that there is a presence of many active ingredients in the extract of common sea-buckthorn obtained by cold extraction from the fruit of the plant, including antioxidants, vitamin C, flavonoids, polyphenols and polysaccharides. Oils and butters used such a sunflower seed oil, kokum butter and macadamia oils have been carefully chosen for their non-comedogenic properties, lightweight feel, antibacterial, antioxidant properties and impressive fatty acid profiles. These oils work together to not only give Beurre Celeste its 'oil' base but also to help nourish, protect and maintain the skin's natural barrier when cleansing. As the moss skincare range does tend to focus quite a lot on skin types that are acne prone or quite oily in nature, the choice of ingredients for the Beurre Celeste Cleansing Balm show a real focus for antibacterial and soothing properties, whilst also respecting the skin's natural barrier function to help prevent further spots from occurring.
There are two downsides to moss skincare's Beurre Celeste Cleansing balm with the main one being the cost. At USD$70 for 58ml of product, this product is in no way cheap and definitely is on the more luxury side of things. I found that I did go through this quite quickly (I also did use it lots) and for the everyday skincare junkie, this might be quite a bit of money to spend on a cleanser. It is most definitely a luxe purchase (do remember this is made in small batches and uses potent yet time-consuming techniques to create and extract ingredients), however for me, its worth every penny as I have not seen or used a cleanser quite like this one. The final downside (and it's not really a downside) is the size – I wish there was a bigger size available as I have just enjoyed using this so much. I find that 58ml doesn't last me as long as other cleansing balms. I just want a 100ml version of this gorgeous cleansing balm as I can't get enough!
What I love about moss skincare's Beurre Celeste Cleansing Balm is that it not only works like a treat to successfully remove everything off the skin to leave a beautiful clean, healthy glow – it's a true experience. This cleansing balm isn't 'boring' in terms of its scent or texture – instead, it is a sensory and textural experience. However, what takes the cake for me, is that unlike a lot of green beauty oil/balm cleansers on the market, this beautiful cleansing balm is that little bit extra in its sophistication and it emulsifies. This makes it hands down one of my favourite cleansers as it not only gives me the sensory experience I love with a good green beauty cleanser, it also gives me the ease and convenience that often does lack in this category of skincare.
Repurchase YAY or NAY?
An absolute, yes and I already have. I love this cleansing balm and as mentioned before I think it does deserve holy grail status as it ticks all the boxes for me when it comes to a good cleansing balm. It's a great way to start the day or finish in the evening. It has everything going for it – ease of use, scent, texture and glow. It can be used quickly if in a rush or can be incorporated into an evening skincare pamper ritual. There is no doubt that moss skincare's Beurre Celeste is a favourite and I just wish it came in a bigger size.
I received my moss skincare Beurre Celeste Cleansing Balm from the Boxwalla Green Beauty Box – at USD$49.95 these boxes are of amazing value (the moss skincare June Box and the upcoming African Botanics box is a testament to that!). You can subscribe to the box via my affiliate link here.
The moss skincare Beurre Celeste Cleansing Balm can also be purchased on its own from the moss skincare website for USD$70 for a 58ml jar.
Have you used anything from moss skincare before? What were your favourites?
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Culinary Poetry Awaits at Haiku Asian Bistro and Sushi Bar in Scarsdale
- Monday, 09 September 2019 11:54
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- Judie Dweck
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For years, the word Haiku brought to mind a type of Japanese poetry of three lines and seventeen syllables which leaves the reader with strong feelings and impressions. In recent years haiku added a new definition, the casual and delightful Asian bistro with branches in Bronxville, White Plains, Cross River and for eight years right here in Scarsdale. Each has its own atmosphere and special dishes. In Scarsdale, Haiku's manager is the capable Daniel Teoh. He describes the Scarsdale Haiku as an Asian fusion restaurant with dishes from China, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam. Teoh said, "The best part of my job is seeing my guests happy with their experience here. I owe our longevity here to our fine food and service. We use quality ingredients and each dish is prepared to order for the best results. Some of our most popular dishes are Szechuan shredded beef, General Tso's Chicken and Mongolian Beef."
Scarsdale's Haiku is conveniently located on Post Road in The Vernon Hills Shopping Center which has plenty of parking. It has a contemporary look, with earth tones. The bar is near the entrance and has high tables, bar stools and even some plush chairs. The restaurant seats about 50 guests. A compact sushi bar is toward the back. Decorative wall hangings and amber and crystal chandeliers offer a pleasant lighting effect. The staff is efficient and quite pleasant.
To start your feast at Haiku, choose from kitchen or sushi bar appetizers. From the kitchen, we have enjoyed chicken and beef satay with peanut sauce, shumai, gyoza, mixed tempura and chicken lettuce wrap. On my recent visit, I tried the Malaysian style Indian Pancake. This thin wafer was fried in a skillet and cut into quarters. Sharing the plate was a bowl of a wonderful curry paste flavored sauce. A large chunk of potato floated in the sauce. We dipped each triangle of our pancake into this fragrant sauce and if I didn't know of the treats to come, I might have requested a spoon to savor the remaining sauce. There are several pleasant appetizers from the sushi bar, as well. We have enjoyed the seven pieces of pristinely fresh sashimi, beef negimaki, and black pepper seared tuna, as well. At my recent visit, we savored a tuna pizza. The tortilla crust was spread with nicely seasoned avocado and topped with fresh sliced tuna. A sprinkling of orange roe and a drizzle of mayo sauce resulted in a fine explosion of color and flavor. It is a tasty appetizer to share at your table. If salmon is your fish of choice the pizza can be prepared with salmon instead of tuna.
Salads are popular at Haiku. Among the choices are crispy calamari, grilled shrimp with miso vinaigrette, seaweed salad with sesame vinaigrette, and my all time favorite of Vietnamese Salad with a julienne of mango, jicama, kiwi and carrots in a citrus dressing with crushed peanuts and crisp cellophane noodles.
Sushi and sashimi can be ordered by the piece in 2 dozen varieties. Sushi entrees are served with soup and salad. Three roll combos and hand rolls are offered, as well. For the more adventuresome, examine the long list of the chef's special rolls with names including volcano roll, thunder roll, out of control roll, and lava roll and a very special black rice roll prepared with natural black rice. Upon observing the sushi chef at work, it is obvious that he is well trained and is very intense and serious about his sushi preparations, which are prepared to order with great care and pride.
It was time to try some of these special rolls. Would it be the heart shaped passion roll with a variety of fish and seaweed salad, the out of control roll with spicy tuna and salmon wrapped in eel and scallion or a pacific roll with sweet potato tempura, lobster salad and bonito flakes? We chose the jungle roll. This outstanding roll was filled with crispy shrimp tempura, cucumber and rice encased in strips of avocado and mango. The artistry of this preparation added to its appeal. The twin roll was excellent, as well. Here, spicy tuna, shrimp tempura and avocado were topped with crisp soft shell crab. The texture and taste were top notch. We also had a taste of Teoh's choice of black rice roll with a variety of fish and jalapeno for extra kick.
Among the dinner entrees I often enjoy are Asian spicy mango sauce with shrimp. The jumbo shrimp are tossed with squares of jicama, mango and red bell pepper and snow peas. Szechuan shredded beef is another favorite. When delivered both dishes travel well. At my recent tasting I sampled one of Haiku's very special dishes, Mongolian Beef. The perfectly seasoned tender slices of rib eye steak are lightly dusted with flour and sautéed with sliced onion slivers and scallions. A slightly sweet sauce enrobes this delicious dish. On the mild side, I especially enjoyed the seafood treasure platter. It showcases the quality of the ingredients. Truly extra jumbo shrimp, plump large scallops and crabmeat are perfectly cooked and were mingled with snow peas, asparagus, carrots and mushrooms all enveloped in a mild white sauce. This was a delicate seafood choice, aptly named a treasure platter. Future visits might include pad Thai with chicken, shrimp or vegetables, Japanese stir fried udon noodles, Malaysian red curry, a variety of teriyaki dishes, Indonesian sambal sauce with your choice of protein, sautéed flounder filet with peas and mushrooms or crispy Grand Marnier prawns with honey walnuts. Classics of baby eggplant in mild garlic sauce, baby bok choy with fresh minced garlic and broccoli in brown sauce are several of the simply prepared dishes.
If you need to satisfy your sweet tooth, after partaking of the glorious dishes at Haiku some choices are molten chocolate cake, fried mango cheesecake and Godiva chocolate cheesecake. These sweets may not be typically Asian but seem to be popular here.
Enjoy the large variety of beautifully prepared Asian Fusion dishes at Haiku in Scarsdale that have been satisfying our desire for Asian food for eight years. They will also be delighted to cater your next party.
Haiku Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar
717 White Plains Road
Vernon Place Shopping Center
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Through March 11, 2018, Filderman Gallery
A selection of screenprints and photographs by 20th century pop star and art celebrity Andy Warhol will be on display at Hofstra University Museum's David Filderman Gallery through March 11, 2018. This original exhibition features work from the Museum's permanent collection. By juxtaposing his photographs with his screenprints, the exhibition provides a view into Warhol's working methods and artistic process.
As a participant in the Andy Warhol Photographic Legacy Program since 2008, the Museum received donations of 153 photographs (Polaroids and gelatin silver prints) and nine screenprints from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Inc. The Legacy Program, launched in 2007, donated a curated selection of original Polaroid photographs and gelatin silver prints by Andy Warhol to a select group of educational institutions across the United States.
Exhibition funding has been provided by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
"The images in Andy Warhol represent an artist whose work transcends the everyday and asks that we pause and question originality, fame, and purpose," said Museum Director Nancy Richner.
An opening reception that is free and open to the public will take place on Thursday, October 5, from 4-6 p.m. at the David Filderman Gallery. Susannah Ray, Hofstra Associate Professor of Fine Arts, Design, Art History, will be the featured host and guest speaker.
Additional specialized programming planned in conjunction with the exhibition includes:
Monday, November 13, 5-7 p.m. Andy Warhol: Outside the Frame
Location: Room 211 Breslin Hall, South Campus
In addition to his works of fine art, Warhol was also a filmmaker. Between 1963 and 1968, Warhol produced nearly 650 films, which are among the most significant works in his career. This program will look at a few of Warhol's films that have been highly regarded for surpassing the boundaries of conventional cinema. Q&A session to follow. Introduction by Isabelle Freda, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Radio, Television, Film, Herbert School of Communication, Hofstra University. This program is offered in conjunction with the Department of Radio, Television, Film, Hofstra University.
Free and open to the public.
For more information about this exhibit and associated public programs please call (516) 463-5672 or visit the Hofstra University Museum website.
Hofstra University Museum has been awarded the highest honor a museum can receive, continued accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). Approximately 3% of museums nationwide have earned this distinguished recognition. Accreditation certifies that the Hofstra University Museum operates according to professional standards, manages its collections responsibly and provides quality service to the public.


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How did feathers evolve?
A short video from TedEd about the evolution of feathers and birds.
To look at the evolution of modern bird feathers, we must start a long time ago, with the dinosaurs from whence they came. We see early incarnations of feathers on dinosaur fossils, and remnants of dinosaurs in a bird's wish bone. Carl Zimmer explores the stages of evolution and how even the reasons for feathers have evolved over millions of years


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Day 2: How the Grid Works: Demonstration video
Watch Magdalena demonstrate how to create and use the Grid system.
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The background music is too intrusive and the video itself would benefit from being shorter and more concise. It seems to be basically a to do list so far but on a grid in boxes. Not seeming life changing yet.
The layout is quite tricky to navigate and I can't even find the video! I'm giving up this course because the website is badly layed out. Have a look at the OU FutureLearn website for some top tips on how to lay out online courses. Sorry to be negative.
The layout is quite tricky to navigate and I can't even find the video! I'm giving up this course because the website is badly layed out. Have a look at the OU FutureLearn website for some top tips on how to lay out online courses. Sorry to be negative.
Thanks - I'm now keen to start! I'm retired from paid work but I'm very busy doing work on a voluntary basis. I've called the career quadrant "Personal Development" so that I can add learning and "growth" activities.
I have a really overwhelming to do list with two kids to care for. All my single tasks wouldn't fit even an A3 page and just to prepare the grid - and repeat this exercise regularly as suggested - takes significant valuable time which could be used for completion.
A real life exempla of the grid would be really helpful.
Really enjoyed the demonstration for The Grid, clear and easy to follow and made me see things I do or want to do differently in order to stop procrastinating, it gives me a base on which to commit to the tasks I want to achieve over the next month and your tip about highlighting tasks once complete will help me feel committed to making plans become a reality.
I like the idea of the grid. It is like a to do list, however very specific to me. My brain is so overwhelmed and sometimes I need a kick in the right direction and a focus. I will give this a good go today and see what happens. Feel really good about it.
My first thought is negative...I'm a creative and this feels like a to do list for an activist or completer-finisher. That said I'm digging deep to try the concept and stick to your grid for the 30 days as I'm open to change
The music on this is headwrecking. I didn't 'get' the grid, why is it any better than doing a linear list or series of lists and then highlighting or crossing off items as you do them? Seems like a gimmick. Don't think the grid will be for me but maybe I can adapt something more linear for continuing the course work.
The video makes the GRID come alive - it makes it easier with this visual aid. Also, it was helpful to see you actually creating your own GRID. Now I'm going to start making mine ;-)
Found it useful to watch the video twice; the prompts hit home the second time as I digested the instructions and worked out what my home bases might be. I've had 'to do' lists before and have lost interest in them half way through the week but have trust that the grid will keep me going - especially as I'll be here every day - healthy new habit I hope!
Just a tip, for future courses, you could write a script for your video, which would be a video infographic instead of you writing on paper, where we can't really see what you've written. The script would prevent your rambling, which makes it a bit difficult for us to stay engaged. That way it's more of a how-to, instead of a lecture. Plus, your voice competes with the music, so it's very distracting.


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Last year, when I was leading a staff development session with teachers at a high-poverty elementary school, a teacher described how one of her kindergartenstudents had drifted off to sleep at his seat—at8:00 a.m. She had knelt down next to the child andbegan talking loudly in his ear, urging him to wakeup. As if to ascertain that she'd done what was bestfor this boy, she turned to the rest of us and said,"We are a 'no excuses' school, right?"A fellow teacher who also lived in the part ofMinneapolis where this school was located andknew the students well, asked, "Did you knowSamuel has been homeless for a while now? Lastnight, there was a party at the place where he stays.He couldn't go to bed until four in the morning."
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This year the tomatoes are not as plentiful, but they are still tasty and bit like the courgettes, every year I wonder what am I going to do with all these tomatoes, other than making the usual soups , chilli red tomato chutneys, sauces and lasagne. So if you are looking for some inspiration and are looking for something different than you have come to the right place.
First up is Rosemary Elliot's vegan Bloody Mary Jelly
Something light to eat for lunch Red Pepper and HarissaTomato Potatoes , the vegan with VPud Black Pudding is optional.
How about this Red Tomato, Fenugreek, Paneer Coconut Curry
Something to impressive your dinner guests with - Savoury Cherry Tomato Clafoutis
Savoury Cherry Tomato, Paprika Mozzarella Muffins
Slow Cooked Balsamic Tomatoes and Butter Beans
Sweet and Savoury Tomato Spring Rolls
Tomato Farinata with roasted aubergines and black olives
Tomato, Potato and Rosemary Bake
Vietnamese Tofu in Tomato and Black Pepper Sauce
Green Tomato Chutney
Do you have a favourite tomato recipe that you make year on year, please let me know.
I am also sharing 12 tomato recipes from my co-host of Eat Your Greens Veg Hog, as well as linking to the Guardian celebrity chef and food writer tomato recipes.
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Round Character
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There are four basic types of characters found within a text: round, flat, static, and dynamic. Round and flat characters exist as opposites, as do static and dynamic characters.
A round character is one which is defined completely by the author. A round character is described using both direct and indirect characterizations (direct is where the author tells readers exactly what/who the character is; indirect characterizations are where the reader must infer as to who the character is through their actions, thoughts, and dialogue).
Flat characters, in contrast, are the characters which the reader does not know much about (given the lack of characteristics defined by the author directly or indirectly). These characters typically tend to exist in the background of the story and fail to have much true impact on the other characters.
A dynamic character undergoes dramatic change over the course of the text. What this means is that they tend to make changes (or the changes happen) which alter their way of thinking, acting and /or behaving.
Static characters, on the other hand, fail to change at all over the course of the text. Their mentality, behavior and thinking stay as they are described from the beginning through the end.
Typically, a round character tends to be dynamic--given their character is so completely described that changes made are readily apparent to the reader.
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A flat character is a character that is one dimensional and can be readily described in terms of one or two salient characteristics. Think of the typical villains and heroes in action films -- they are either good or bad. You can describe them in a single sentence. In a sense, flat characters are stereotypes, such as "the hooker with a heart of gold", "the wise-cracking sidekick", "the blonde bimbo", "the creative rebel who always knows best", etc. A well-rounded character, like most real people, is complex, a mixture of good and bad, who may be nice to some people and rude to others, sometimes cheerful and sometimes unhappy, sometimes makes good decisions and sometimes makes bad ones, and who develops over the course of a book rather than remaining static.
In general, novels of plot (action stories, adventures, etc.) have flat characters, as do oral traditional epics, and psychological novels tend to have multi-dimensional characters. Although some critics look down on flat characterization, it is technical necessary to maintain the pacing in certain types of novels of plot, such as mystery and adventure stories.


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It's been a while since Tony and I went away and our empty pockets made a beach getaway a no go, a week in the city completely out, and an all-expense paid month touring Europe so unlikely, I think I had to pay $5.00 just to think about it. However, a day away was greatly needed, so we looked around at what we had in North Carolina. Luckily, we have some neat places to tour and get away from it all right around the corner in Winston-Salem(well, maybe if that corner was a couple of hours away).
If you're going to do the tourist route, you have to hit Old Salem. It reminds me of my childhood trips to Colonial Williamsburg; lots of old homes, people in period gear, lots of bored schoolkids. However, as I get older, I get more out of these trips, I love the architecture and learning about the Moravian culture (and eating as many of the cookies as possible!). Plus, especially as Fall approaches, it's a great place to see the seasons change.
But what about food?!? In Old Salem, there's not a lot of options when it comes to where to eat. There's one or two sandwich shops and that wonderful Moravian bakery (imagine cinnamon buns the size of your head!), but it'd be easy to miss the Old Salem Tavern among the rest of the historically preserved houses(736 S Main St., Winston Salem, NC 27101-5331). But rest assured, the long line waiting to get in isn't just because it's the only restaurant in Old Salem. Once you get past the waiters in old-timey garb and the setting, the food speaks volumes.
The menu is a mix of rustic food and more modern American cuisine. It's a weird menu; you find bratwurst, Orecchiette, and the lunch special chipotle chicken sandwich all on the same page. Tony and I decided to the do the best of both worlds; he picked the salmon corn cakes and I took on the Sauerkraut stew.
My stew was a big leap for me. I'm not a sauerkraut fan at all, despite my German background. So, I was surprised to find my mouth watering when it was served at the table next to us. I'm glad I went with my gut, because it was one of the most soul-satisfying meals I've had in a long time. The bite of the sauerkraut was tempered by the sweetness of the tomatoes and carrots, while the beef was braised so that it almost melted in my mouth. It was the kind of meal I could picture coming home to Grandma's house to get. The only sour (no pun intended) note was the dollop of Crème fraîche on top, the creaminess mixed with the tartness and savoriness of the stew wasn't working for me. Next time, I'll order it without the toppings, this stew is perfect in its simplicity.
Tony went with a modern spin on corn cakes, which incorporated salmon and a cilantro mayo. The cakes were a mix of doughy and crisp, with almost a sweetness to it. The corn cake complimented the seafood and the cilantro mayo reminded Tony of a sweeter tarter sauce. The meal came with a chili lime slaw, which was underwhelming, but the great service (not to mention the delish Pilsner Urquell) made up for it.
We went from Old Salem to Reynolda Village, over by Wake Forest University. There's definitely a clientele here, lots of monogramed purses and bead shops. Sadly, I'm not that kind of girl, so I was a little scared there'd be nothing there to catch my eye. Luckily, the Reynolda Gardens are beautiful. It was the kind of garden I wanted to get lost in; lots of roses, late-blooming flowers, and green as far as the eye can see. The best part was taking a little used road to find an old wood house behind the gardens. It was a little creepy, like something a witch might have lived in from a fairy tale. But still, it was such an amazing place to explore and I'm a little jealous that the Wake Forest students can turn down the street and spend time there.
So, dodging gift shops and playing in the flowers made me sleepy, luckily Tony heard from Rebecca at Chowandchatter.com (who also pointed our way to Old Salem Tavern, thanks!!!) that Simply Yummy (122 Reynolda Village, Winston Salem, NC 27106-5145) would provide a much needed caffeine boost. I love indie coffee shops, especially those that serve good food, and the sweets there looked amazing. It was everything I could do not to grab a slice of the homemade strawberry pie. Oh well, the white chocolate Mocha was just what the doctor ordered, especially as the sky threatened to drizzle. It was sweet, but not cloying, a certain coffee chain could take a lesson from them at making sweet drinks that don't instantly give you cavities.
All in all, Winston-Salem was a breath of fresh air. We really barely touched the surface of what's out there, especially when it comes to the downtown. But I'm excited for my next day off, it's great to leave the everyday and go exploring on what just right outside our fair city.


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A collection of thoughts, prayers, and meditations on the intersection of the Ancient Christian Faith and a flawed, failing man living in a post-modern world.
05 June 2007
The Modern Death-Cult
I know it doesn't seem that way at first, but bear with me here.
Consider one of the dictums that I take as axiomatic in our culture: Live life to the fullest. Seems pretty life affirming, doesn't it? Enjoy life as much as you can...but notice that the unspoken subtext there is because you are going to die. All of the sudden, it doesn't seem so life-affirming, eh? Consider a popular retirement/investment commercial which exhorts its viewers to "Live your dream"...where the unspoken subtext is while you can. All of these delightful ideas put into our heads by our wonderfully enlightened, scientifically educated, liberated society--are, in fact, tenets of a death-cult. The mythology of our rational postmoderns is fundamentally that of Aztek priests cutting people's hearts out on top of vast stone pyramids (and, while I'd love to flesh out this comparison more fully, I'm going to have to leave it unstated in the interests of time). Basically, by saying, "This life is all there is, so do whatever you can while you can," we have returned to the same death-enslaved mythology that held our entire human race captive from the expulsion from the Garden until the Resurrection of Christ.
You see, the Eastern Church pretty clearly teaches that human beings sin because we are going to die. This prevailing mindset of maximizing any form of pleasure you can because you're going to rot in the ground eventually is, almost exactly, the textbook definition that the Church Fathers give for sin. Moreover, it is precisely the enslavement to death that Christ came to overcome. As the Resurrection Troparion proclaims, "Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down Death by Death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life!" It is that he defeated Death by himself submitting to Death. He has risen from the Dead, and broken the power of death--and has promised this also to those who love him and are partakers of his body and blood, to those in the mystical communion with him through the Church. Therefore, we have no need to fear death, those of us in Christ, and so are set free from the burdens of sin. We forget this, of course, and so still fall to temptations...but that doesn't change the reality of the promise.
The post-modern world, then, isn't so very different from the pre-Christian pagan world. The only difference is, it has denuded the already diminished witness of the Western Church and reduced it to irrelevancy--because, sadly, the broken churches of the West have forgotten the tenets of the ancient faith...and have forgotten what it means that Christ was victorious over Death itself.
Pax vobiscum.
4 comments:
- Karenee said...
Well, I suppose live life to the fullest can be taken that way,... however, captialization can change the meaning and thus your point. *grin* Just to disagree with you, you know.
Live Life to the fullest! In which case, you have no option but to be powered by Life Himself. And the only way you can do that is to live for eternity through Christ/the Holy Spirit.
I love taking the world's twisted meanings and straightening them back out again.
But you DO have a good point. I've never taken the time to put it into words as you have, but it does seem that the modern hedonistic path to hell has a rather eerie similarity to the ancient worship styles. They just don't admit to the gods anymore ... or not as much ... or not by name, anyway. The god of wealth, anyone? The god of drunkenness or (anti-)fertility?
- June 05, 2007 2:33 PM
- Justinian said...
I have an issue with saying that we can "reclaim" a word or phrase from the world--which is, simply, that I don't believe that you can just change the connotation of things (even less possible is changing to denotation). My experience with groups that tried that...well, it seems that in the end, the worldly meanings stayed and changed them instead.
Christianity itself (in the West's 33,000 flavors) by and large has fallen victim to a sort of Neo-Gnosticism that denigrates the body and exalts the soul...and so, denigrates material life; the true teaching of the the apostles is that Christ is Risen! And he is risen in his physical body, and he sits in his physical body on the throne of heaven at the right hand of God the Father. If they had had the ability, they'd have said "God has DNA"--because it's true.
But yes, I am ASTONISHED by the parallels between post-modernity (which many, even inside Christianity, even inside Orthodoxy, are calling the post-Christian world) and the world as it was when the Christian faith became established. Many that are sick remain so not because they do not have access to the medicine, but because they despise the cure.
- June 06, 2007 7:14 AM
- Karenee said...
Oh, I don't think we can reclaim it FROM them. I just think I can correct my own thinking when I use/hear it. Better to recognize the lie and face it with truth, than to simply run along without thinking about it.
So I reclaim in a personal sense, and if the person I'm speaking to doesn't get the truth, I can always explain it to them if I get the chance. KNOWING truth and paying attention enough to semantics to recognize truth vs. fiction makes for more opportunities for correct thinking.
I can listen to a song about manipulation and sinful love, and face it with the truth. Yes, people think that's love. No, it isn't really, it's just selfishness and sin. BUT, if it was true love, this is how the song would be different.
If my husband knew how convoluted my thoughts are while listening to the country music he plays constantly, he'd go crazy. *laugh*
(Now that I think of it... this mental process is probably one of the reasons I come across as wierd.)
- June 06, 2007 12:06 PM
- Brigitte said...
I'm just happy for what you said here:
This prevailing mindset of maximizing any form of pleasure you can because you're going to rot in the ground eventually is, almost exactly, the textbook definition that the Church Fathers give for sin. Moreover, it is precisely the enslavement to death that Christ came to overcome. I actually never thought of sin that way, but how true it is. Thanks.
- June 23, 2007 11:45 PM