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Cher, Elton John, Diana Ross, at the Rock Music Awards, 1975.
Collaboration between artists can birth the most innovative and authentic work. The relationship between fashion and music is not just about a catchy song or a beautiful piece of clothing, but the emotions they are inspired by and inspire in others. Musicians started to influence fashion in the '50s and '60s, when Elvis Presley and The Beatles emerged, they weren't simply musicians, they were rockstars. After all, the original street style stars were musicians. Their authentic brand of cool can't be replicated. One could spend hours on end scanning through the stylish snapshots of fashion and music icons like Debbie Harry and Madonna. Clothing and music come down to an attitude. There is usually a sub-culture that informs each artist's tastes, and that subculture is a way of life for so many people. Even when they don't try, musicians can become great sartorial influencers. Take Kurt Cobain for example, grunge has become a fashion staple; yet Cobain was by no means looking to inspire runway looks. Most art is formed by one of two things, the world in which we live and our fantasy-based projections of the world in which we live. Musicians perform for thousands at a time, on stages around the world. They are a perfect mix, a reflection of current culture, and the fantasy of our own perceptions. They are the ideal subjects for pointy-busted Jean Paul Gaultier corsets, and they rock sequins like no other. Just scroll through these photos and witness the birth of street style at its most genuine.
(L) Elvis Presley, Live at the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium, 1957. (R) The Beatles, The Ed Sullivan Show, February 1964.
(L) Diana Ross, Wearing Fashion by André Courrèges, 1966. (R) Diana Ross, Wearing Bob Mackie, Photo by Richard Avedon, French Vogue, 1970.
(L) Joan Smalls as Diana Ross, Photo by Terry Richardson, "The Hit Parade", W Magazine, July 2011. (R) Joan Smalls as Diana Ross.
Diana Ross and Michael Jackson, credits unknown.
(L) Joan Smalls as Michael Jackson, Photo by Terry Richardson, "The Hit Parade", W Magazine, July 2011. (R) Michael Jackson, Don't Stop Till You Get Enough Cover, 1979.
(R) Elton John, Photo by William Lulow. (R) Elton John on stage at the Sundown Theatre, London, 1973.
(L) David Bowie, Ziggy Stardust at Hammersmith Odeon, 1973. (R) Vogue Australia, 2003.
(L) Jean Paul Gaultier, S/S 2013. (R) David Bowie in Tokyo during the Ziggy Stardust Tour, April 1973.
(L) Joan Jett, 1977. (R) The Ramones, 1970s.
(L) Vivienne Westwood dances on stage during a Sex Pistols Show, 1976. (R) Vivienne Westwood, S/S 2010.
Marilyn Manson for Vivienne Westwood, 2005 Ad Campaign.
(L) Sid Vicious, of the Sex Pistols. (R) Isabeli Fontana as Sid Vicious, Photo by Terry Richardson, "The Hit Parade", W Magazine, July 2011.
(L) Debbie Harry, Photo by Steve Emberton, London, 1977. (R) Debbie Harry, Photo by Alan Perry, England, 1978.
(L) Press Photo for Blondie's Plastic Letters Album on Chrysalis Records, 1978. (R) Debbie Harry, wearing dress by Stephen Sprouse, 1979.
(L) Prince, Photo by Richard Avedon, 1983. (R) Prince, Purple Rain Tour, 1984.
Madonna, Like a Virgin Cover Session, Photos by Steven Meisel, 1984.
(L) Madonna, 1983. (R) Jean Paul Gaultier, S/S 2013.
(L) Madonna and Jean Paul Gaultier, photo by Herb Ritts, April 17 1990. (R) Madonna wearing Jean Paul Gaultier Corset, Blonde Ambition Tour, 1990.
(L) Madonna, Photo by Herb Ritz, single cover for Dear Jessie, 1987. (R) Madonna, Photo by Ken Regan, 1985.
(L) Kurt Cobain, 1990s. (R) Naomi Campbell and Kristen McMenamy, Photo by Steven Meisel, Vogue, December 1992.
(L) Joan Smalls as Tupac Shakur, Photo by Terry Richardson, "The Hit Parade", W Magazine, July 2011. (R) Tupac Shakur.
(L) Gwen Stefani, 1997. (M) Gwen Stefani, American Music Awards, 1997. (R) Gwen Stefani, Grammy Awards, 1997.
(L) Gwen Stefani on the Cover of Nylon Magazine, June 2000. (R) Gwen Stefani, Harpers Bazaar, 2012.


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Libby, long time no seen:-( It seems that @semantics keeps you busy! Here is why I contact you at this time. You may know that the SW Education and Outreach Interest Group [1] has just started. One of the things that we are contemplating (and just gathering information) is to the list of SW applications (not only demos). Things have been done in the past, mostly with your help and participation. I know about what you did on the SW BPD group[2] which then led to [3]. The latter also seems to list SW tools, too; in this sense there is also an overlap with, say[4]. But I am not really sure I have a clear image of the current status of [2][3], your plan, etc. It is clearly *not* the goal of the SWEO IG to duplicate work and ignore what others have done. Do you think you can tell us about your experiences, plans, current status, etc, where do you think others could do better, worse? It would help us greatly in starting... Thanks Cheers Ivan [1] http://www.w3.org/2001/sw/sweo/ [2] http://esw.w3.org/topic/SemanticWebDOAPBulletinBoard [3] http://swordfish.rdfweb.org/adtf/ [4] http://esw.w3.org/topic/SemanticWebTools -- Ivan Herman, W3C Semantic Web Activity Lead URL: http://www.w3.org/People/Ivan/ PGP Key: http://www.cwi.nl/%7Eivan/AboutMe/pgpkey.html FOAF: http://www.ivan-herman.net/foaf.rdfReceived on Sunday, 26 November 2006 08:13:39 UTC
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Interpretive Summary: Stress is characterized by low blood levels of luteinizing hormone (LH), necessary for follicular growth and ovulation, elevated cortisol, stress hormone, growth hormone (GH), necessary for growth, and reduced feed intake. Stress results in slow growth, delayed puberty, irregular estrous cycles and failure of animals to breed. The recently discovered protein, urocortin, is produced in the brain and is secreted in response to stress. This is the report to demonstrate that administration of urocortin inhibited feed intake, LH secretion and stimulated GH and cortisol secretion in the pig. Therefore, understanding the interaction between urocortin and stress is necessary in order to develop new management practices to minimizes stress and promote efficient growth and reproduction.
Technical Abstract: In three experiments (Exp), ovariectomized gilts received intracerebroventricular (ICV; Exp 1 - with restraint, Exp 2 - without restraint) or intravenous (i.v.; Exp 3) injections of urocortin or saline to assess its effects on feed intake and serum GH, LH and cortisol. Following a 20 hr fast, feed was presented at 1 hr (Exp 1) or 30 min (Exp 2 and 3) after injection (time = 0 hr) of saline or 5 (U5) or 50 (U50 ug/pig (Exp 1 and 2) or 5 ug/kg BW (Exp 3) of urocortin. Treatment of gilts with U50 decreased feed intake, relative to saline treatment (treatment x time interaction; P<0.5), when delivered via ICV but not i.v. routes of administration. A treatment by time interaction was detected for GH (Exp 1,2,3) and LH (Exp 1 and 2; P<0.01). Serum GH increased over time (relative to -2 hr; P<0.05) following treatment of urocortin but not saline regardless of route of administration. Conversely, in Exp 1 (U5 and U50) and Exp 2 (U50), LH decreased relative to -2 hr although the decrease was delayed during Exp 1. Serum cortisol was not affected by treatment in Exp 1, but increased following urocortin in Exp 2 and 3 (treatment by time interaction, P<0.01). These data provide evidence that urocortin modulates GH and LH concentrations and suppresses feed intake in gilts via mechanisms which may be independent of ACTH and cortisol and may depend upon dose and route of administration.


text: Last week, Morsi ordered parliament to convene in defiance of a military decision to disband the assembly [Reuters]Egypt's President Mohamed Morsi has said he will seek dialogue with political forces and judicial authorities to resolve a row over parliament, which was dissolved by the country's generals when they were still in charge. "There will be consultations among all political forces, institutions and the supreme council of judicial authorities to find the best way out of this situation in order to overcome this stage together," Morsi said in a statement carried by Egypt's official news agency. The president said he was "committed to the rulings of Egyptian judges and very keen to manage state powers and prevent any confrontation". Last week, Morsi ordered parliament to convene in defiance of a military decision to disband the house in line with a court ruling last month, before the generals handed power to the president. Morsi's decree was applauded by supporters who believed the court's decision to disband parliament was political, but it set off a fire storm of criticism from opponents who accused him of overstepping his authority. According to the country's interim constitution, drafted by the military generals who took charge after President Hosni Mubarak's overthrow early last year, the military assumed the dissolved parliament's powers. Morsi's decision was seen as an opening shot in a power struggle between Egypt's first civilian leader and the Mubarak-appointed generals who wanted to retain broad powers even after they transferred control on June 30. The parliament met briefly on Tuesday and voted to refer the original ruling to an appeals court. Saudi trip Morsi travelled to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday for his first foreign trip since being sworn in. In Riyadh, he will seek to strengthen ties with the world's top oil exporter, according to local media. He will hold talks with King Abdullah and senior officials in the monarchy, which had close links with Hosni Mubarak, who was forced to step down in a popular uprising last year. The Saudi monarchy fears that Arab Spring uprisings that ousted leaders in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya and Yemen could spark a revolt by the Shia minority in the kingdom. Egyptian-Saudi ties hit a low in May, when the kingdom recalled its envoy to Cairo after demonstrations outside its embassy to protest the detention in Saudi Arabia of an Egyptian man on suspicion of drug smuggling and reported abuses of Egyptians working there. An estimated 1.5 million Egyptians work in Saudi Arabia. SOURCE: Agencies Politics Middle East Egypt Libya Saudi Arabia


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Remixes are a blessing and a curse. Do we really need another rendition of a tune, a remixers reinterpretation of another artist's vision. Sometimes, yes. Just off the top of my head I'm thinking of Solarstone's remixing of Conjure One's "Center of the Sun." It was so haunting, mining the forlorn, but empowered lyrics sung by Poe that are at the core of the song. (Note: This CD cover links to the original album. The remix is out of print).
Brian Eno said he loved the idea of remixes because it meant he never had to commit to a "finished" version of the song. That's an artistic perspective, but most remixes are simply a way of getting tunes on the dance floor.
That's what makes the remixes of Azam Ali songs off her powerful Elysium for the Brave CD so distressingly conventional.
A bevy of remixers from Bombay Dub Orchestra to Trans Global Underground, ignoring the wonderful deep atmospheres and seductive, impassioned sound of Azam's voice in favor of thump & bump grooves. These are downloads only from iTunes.
Michael Brook, on the other hand, has a new remix CD of RockPaperScissors, that is heavenly. James Hood, who also records as Moodswings and who used to play drums for The Pretenders has sculpted by beautifully atmospheric mixes of Brook's music, often tapping into an introspective side that didn't always survive on the original disc. Hood's sweeping synthesizer arrangements are instantly recognizable as relatives of his own Horizontal album from a few years back.
Called BellCurve, the Hood remixes are almost like a completely different CD, though there's no doubting the strength of the original source material.
What are some of your favorite or least favorite remixes?
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I have Bell Curve and I think that "WANT II" is my favorite with "StrangeProcession II" a close 2nd.
"Bellcurve" and "RockPaperScissors" are amazing
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at 3/12/2007 9:40:37 AM
BellCurve isn't "Officially" out. He was selling it at his recent concerts. It is supposed to be released in June.
Comment posted by
at 3/11/2007 6:53:53 PM
HELP! Where can i get the "BellCurve" CD? Amazon doesn't have it.
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I haven't yet heard the Azam Ali remixes but you've made me fear listening to it. Her voice is so phenomenal and many remixes are just plodding beats that distract from the vocals. I suppose they work in a dance club but not usually for interested listening. My least favorite remixes were foisted on Happy Rhodes when she was with Samson Music (they've since dropped her because they didn't know what to do with her). Her song "Roy" was completely destroyed on 4 vinyl-only remixes. They did have some value however. Her songs are so layered and rich and the remixes allowed me to hear underlying parts of the song that had been obscured before, so I suppose I'll tip my hat to the remixer (Dave Aude) for that. My favorite remix is one that Happy did herself of the song.


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Canadian born, the host of Kicking Country on RadioKSA, and with over 4 decades in the radio, television, and film industries, (including both sides of the camera and microphone), along with the press and (IT) information technology in his background, Mike has a wealth of experience.
As radio (announcing, managing, programming, news, publicity and promotion), plus dj, mc, and multi-media voice-over artist, Mike's passion for music has taken him across Australia and around the world.
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What's Your Sign?! Lili is just like any other normal girl-except she can foretell the future! This "Zodiac P.I." relies on horoscopes and astrology to help her solve crimes and track down criminals. Lili and Hiromi find a new fortunetelling place in their neighborhood. When Lili checks it out, she discovers her own dad having his fortune told! (The betrayal!) The owner, Zeus, invites Lili and the gang to stay for dinner, but then commands Lili to give up her magical Star Ring. Why?! The reason turns out to be even more ominous than she could have ever imagined. Later, Lili meets her nemesis, Sirius, for the first time...and is in for the shock of her life. When Lili turns to Hiromi for some much-needed support, sparks fly. Is Lili finally falling for Hiromi in the middle of all this chaos? It's anyone's guess as Zodiac P.I. tries to crack yet another case!Ando, Natsumi is the author of 'Zodiac P.I 4 ', published 2003 under ISBN 9781591824121 and ISBN 1591824125.[read more]
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One of the exciting things to look forward to in this year's celebration of LGBT Pride is the staging by Task Force Pride (TFP) Philippines of a beauty pageant after the parade on 6 December 2008 along Ma. Orosa St. in Manila. Below is the write-up on this ground-breaking TFP project.
The program organizers of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride March in Manila have been known to stage impromptu beauty contests within the post-parade program. Contestants are usually handpicked for coming to the Pride March in intricate attire and are then asked to gamely compete for the Best Costume award in beauty-pageant fashion.
This year, Task Force Pride (TFP) Philippines changes all that by bringing to you a real beauty contest featuring only the most beautiful and the smartest transgender beauty queens from all over the Philippines. Miss Queen Philippines will be the official Pride Queen of the 2008 Manila Pride March: Parade, Program, Pageant and Party and she will proudly reign until the next LGBT Pride March.
Two phases
As it aims to showcase the beauty and talent of transpinays (Filipina transgender women), Miss Queen Philippines will have two phases: a pre-pageant and coronation night. The pre-pageant night will happen on 28 November 2008, Friday, 7:30 pm at Palawan 2 Bar, Yale St., Cubao, Quezon City. The pre-pageant night also serves as TFP's pre-pride party and fundraiser for the 2008 Manila Pride March. Tickets to the pre-pageant are at Php200 with one free drink. Part of the proceeds will go to TFP.
The second phase of the contest will happen on the day of the LGBT Pride March on 6 December 2008. The Miss Queen Philippines contestants will join the parade and after the advocacy speeches and the various campaigns of TFP 2008, the Pageant proper will commence featuring the finalists who made the cut after the pre-pageant night.
The candidates and the pageant
This year, TFP in cooperation with BRIC, an events-management company, is proud to present 18 lovely beauties who are all reigning beauty titlists. The Pageant on December 6 in Ma. Orosa St. after the Pride March is surely a must-see as these 18 women celebrate their unique talent and beauty by competing in Long Gown, Casual & Swim Wear and answering the much awaited Final Question.
Live, love and unite with Pride! Watch the pre-pageant and coronation night of the Miss Queen Philippines and take pride in the beauty of your transpinay sisters!
This is the online journal of Naomi Fontanos, a transgender (TG for short) Filipina (Pinay for short) human rights defender. As a proud advocate of human diversity, equality and dignity, she dreams of a gender-blind world. This blog is her contribution to that dream.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Inside the Miss Queen Philippines Beauty Pageant
Labels: Manila Pride March 2008
2 comments:
- Monica Roberts said...
Ought to be fun to watch!
Best wishes for a succeessful pageant.
- November 26, 2008 at 9:00 AM
- PinayTG said...
Thanks Monica! I hope we start a tradition that will continue in the coming years in the Task Force.
I promise to take pics for all of you. We have a great batch of girls this year and 'm really really proud of them. :)
- November 26, 2008 at 7:12 PM
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Welcome to the developer documentation for Portable GIS¶
Portable GIS is a set of open source GIS programs designed to be run from a USB stick, in windows, with no installation or configuration. It's hosted at portablegis.xyz, where you will also find details of the latest versions of the packages included. This documentation describes how to set up your own build environment for Portable GIS, from the repository at gitlab.com/archaeogeek/portable-gis. Note that currently there are only instructions for building a development environment in windows.
This documentation is a work in progress, as is the source repository.
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Competing Views on Economic Growth
By Dr. John Hilston
September 4, 2012 - Many small business owners on the Space Coast are voicing concerns about the challenging business environment as the slow post-recession recovery continues.
In examining the issues involved, one approach that has gained favor among some economists is the study of what they call "economic freedom." One of the pioneers of this research is Florida State University's own Dr. James Gwartney.
Gwartney and others contend the economic freedom of a nation depends upon the size of its government, the strength and security of its property rights, access to sound and stable money, freedom to trade internationally and the extent of business regulation.
To that end, the World Bank tells us that "countries that favor free choice — economic freedom and civil and political liberties — over entitlement rights are likely to achieve higher sustainable economic growth."
The most recent Economic Freedom of the World Index states the U.S. has moved backward on economic freedom the last few years. This slide is due to increased government spending and borrowing caused by the recession and concerns about private property rights.
As most consumers are aware, more borrowing now means less spending and financial flexibility later.
A long-term concern for the small business sector is that government borrowing might crowd-out private investment. How could that happen?
Well, if the government borrows too much, there's the real possibility it could drive up interest rates. This has not happened yet, but any increase in interest rates could be hastened if government borrowing doesn't slow soon.
Also, any increase in interest rates would decrease capital acquisition, which is essential to economic growth.
Other economists says the best way to spur economic growth is by increasing government spending in key investment areas that include technology, infrastructure and education.
They point to President Kennedy's Apollo moon-landing program as a classic example because it launched the U.S. computer industry and countless commercial spinoffs. It also made the modern Space Coast that Brevard County residents call home.
President Eisenhower's interstate highway program is another successful case study in a large government spending program that spurred enormous economic growth that continues to this day.
The bottom line is there are competing views on the best way to move the economy forward and create prosperity, views that are front-and-center in the presidential campaign now underway.
Dr. John Hilston is an associate professor of economics at the Brevard Community College
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Jamaica's Upcoming Festivals & Events
For those planning a vacation this fall or winter, the island of Jamaica is an exciting escape filled with diverse events and festivals.
Pulsating with reggae music and live entertainment, Jamaica's festivals offer travelers insight into the island's culture, music, sports, and culinary scene.
For those planning an island getaway, travelers should check out Jamaica's exciting events throughout the rest of 2014:
Jamaica Bridal Expo, September 20-21 – Montego Bay
The Jamaica Bridal Expo allows visitors, along with their entire bridal party, to meet the best Jamaican wedding vendors from food and flowers to bridal gowns and formalwear as well as rings and registries to limousines and honeymoons. Brides-to-be can sample wedding cakes, listen to music, meet photographers, and gain hundreds of wedding ideas and tips face-to-face from over 80 exhibitors. In addition, top bridal salons in Jamaica showcase the best wedding gowns from top couture designers in a New York style runway show. This year, the Jamaica Bridal Expo is sponsored by Brides Magazine. www.jamaicabridalexpo.com
Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament, September 27 – October 4 – Port Antonio
For five decades, the Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament has attracted anglers competing to see who can catch the biggest blue marlin in late fall. The precise date varies according to the moon, to appease superstitious sea captains. In addition to the fishing competition, a canoe race and many parties and receptions keep the action going for non-fishermen. www.offshoreworldchampionship.com
Reggae Wine Festival, October 18 – Montego Bay
The Jamaica Reggae Wine Festival is the first of its kind to be held in the Caribbean. Jamaican wine purveyors showcase worldwide vintage wines to both locals and visitors. This event incorporates Jamaican branded?, music, wine, and fashion and is held in an environment that showcases the beautiful landscape of the island to the wider tourist market. www.jirwf.com
Annie's Revenge, October 29 – November 2 – Montego Bay
The White Witch and Cinnamon Hill fairways will welcome the return of the 9th annual Jamaica Invitational Pro-Am "Annie's Revenge." Jamaica's largest international Pro-Am, sponsored by the Jamaica Tourist Board and Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum, has quickly become one of golf's most popular winter tournaments with teams consisting of players from the U.S., Canada, Europe and the Caribbean. Packages are available through IBEROSTAR Grand Rose Hall resort in Montego Bay, offering participants a five-day, luxury all-inclusive experience. www.jamaicaproam.com
Restaurant Week Jamaica, November – Kingston, Montego Bay and Ocho Rios
Restaurant Week Jamaica is a week-long event for visitors and locals alike to experience and sample the diverse culinary options Jamaica has to offer. Over 75 of Jamaica's best restaurants in Kingston, Montego Bay and Ocho Rios will offer specially selected three-course, fixed price dinner menus and lunch time specials at prices up to 50% less.
Reggae Marathon, December 5-7 – Negril
Reggae Marathon, now in its 14th year, is Jamaica's premiere international marathon event. Marathoners, sports enthusiasts as well as beginners converge in Negril, Jamaica's capital of casual, for a fun event characterized by pulsating reggae music, keeping participants in an "irie" spirit. A highlight of the three day event is the "World's Pasta Party" taking place the night before the race day at the Swept Away Sports Complex. The post-race Beach Bash is also not to be missed. www.reggaemarathon.com
In addition, Jamaica is currently offering the Fall in Jamaica Destination-wide Promotion with savings of up to 50 percent when booking through www.getallrightjamaica.com and using the promo code: FALL DEALS. Over 30 hotels ranging from small intimate hotels to large all-inclusive resorts, plus attractions and restaurants are participating in the island-wide deal. Travelers can select a personalized vacation that fits their lifestyle, interest and budget. The promotion is available for booking now through December 1, 2014, for travel until December 15, 2014.


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A one and a half million dollar loan fund has been set up for businesses that will be impacted by the construction of the light rail corridor along University Avenue.
It's the Ready For Rail initiative. Much of the money comes from the Met Council. Details are still being worked out as to how the money will be distributed. The loans will be interest free. The goal is to help small businesses stay in business during construction and thrive once construction is completed in 2014. The goal is to keep University Avenue open throughout the construction period. The light rail will run between downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul.


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Hey there! 😊
I'm Daria, a new community manager for Clash Royale! In other words, Drew's sidekick and, most probably, another face on TV Royale.
Just to make you hate me straight away, my fav card is Bomber. This guy is adorkable, I can't help myself. As you can imagine, I'm quite happy with the buff he just got!
But on a serious note, I'm eager to dive deep into this community and I'll do my best to bring more transparency and relevant information to you guys!
Looking forward to working alongside with you,
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Just a quick update from the Clash Royale team here.
Next Friday keep your eyes peeled for something new coming to Clash Royale... 🔒💪
We've been playtesting a few new game modes for the next update.
We just hit 200k members on the official Clash Royale Discord server! It's testament to how awesome the CR community is. To celebrate we're working with the mods there to give away Gems every hour to members of the server - go for the giveaway and stay for the chat! https://discord.gg/ClashRoyale
Speaking of giveaways... congrats to the 300k Reddit winners! The mods have contacted you and you will receive your prize when you reply.
Enjoy your weekends!
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outrageously funny, and filled with many zany
Reviewed by Dennis Schwartz
Christopher Guest ("Almost Heroes"/For Your Consideration"/"The Big Picture") directs with panache a mockumentary about the hick citizens of the fictional small town of Blaine, Mo., staging a goofy musical revue in their high school that traces their town's history to celebrate its 150th anniversary. Blaine proudly lays claims to being the "foot stool capital of the United States" and it was visited by a UFO even before the Roswell incident. Its history started when wagonmaster Blaine Fabin mistakenly thought he reached California with his Philadelphia pioneers, but even though they were mistaken the wagon party agreed to settle here. The amateur troupe will be directed by Corky St. Clair (Christopher Guest), the prissy, preening egotistical transplanted New Yorker who is the only showbiz professional involved and lets everyone know it. Corky is the leader of Blaine's community theater group and is creator of a stage musical version of Backdraft that led to the accidental destruction of the theater. Lloyd Miller (Bob Balaban), the timid high school music teacher, will be in charge of the musical numbers. The patriotic themed show is entitled "Red, White, and Blaine.'' The cast, who are all chosen after an audition, includes a group of dedicated amateur thesps such as married stay at home travel agents and enthusiastic amateur show regulars Ron and Sheila Albertson (Fred Willard and Catherine O'Hara)-- Corky calls them "the Lunts of Blaine;" a first time performer in Allan Pearl (Eugene Levy), a singing dentist who tells us he wasn't the class clown in high school but did sit next to him; Libby Mae Brown (Parker Posey), a Dairy Queen counter worker who loves her job and does a slutty version of Doris Day's "Teacher's Pet;" and Clifford Wooley (Lewis Arquette), an old time resident and retired taxidermist who makes gun racks from deer hooves and acts as narrator. The cast gets their hopes raised high when they learn that Corky, who thinks he's creating a work of genius and this is his ticket to the big time, has persuaded a major theatrical producer in New York to send his star stage director named Guffman to look at the show and see if he can bring it to Broadway.
It's cowritten by Guest and Eugene Levy. It's much like 1984's "This Is Spinal Tap,'' also a mock documentary in which Guest starred in and co-wrote about a fictional heavy metal band. It's raucous, outrageously funny, and filled with many zany scenes such as a lisp speaking Corky doing a gay caricature but leaving the viewer not quite sure and in another scene exuberantly showing off such memorabilia as My Dinner With Andre action figures, and there's also Corky's showstopping hip-swiveling dance moves.
Dennis Schwartz: "Ozus' World Movie Reviews"


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Streaming media web sites like Netflix Inc., Amazon.com Inc. or Hulu LLC may soon be paying more for every gigabyte of data they send. On Tuesday, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in the case Verizon v. FCC that Verizon Wireless Inc. and other Internet service providers (ISPs) are allowed to charge fees based on the amount of data a web site transmits.
That ruling reversed the Federal Communications Commission policy known as "net neutrality" that required that all Internet traffic be charged at the same rate, a policy favored by President Barack Obama.
For most web retailers, business won't change, says Steve DelBianco, executive director of NetChoice, a lobbying group for retail companies and organizations including eBay Inc., Overstock.com Inc. and the Electronic Retailing Association. "But if a web site sends huge amounts of streaming or downloaded content, they might expect Internet service providers to consider charging them to deliver that content at higher speeds or reliability," he says. Still, he doesn't think that's likely since most ISPs have reported they won't make any changes until the FCC creates new regulations based on the ruling.
Other experts, however, say streaming media web sites may face new fees within the year.
"We expect ISPs to behave as if they were profit-motivated, and think that they will seek to extract as much value from web sites as the court's ruling will permit," writes Michael Pachter, an analyst at investment firm Wedbush Securities Inc., in a research note regarding the news. "It is impossible to predict how this will play out in dollar terms, but directionally, it should mean higher payments by Netflix and/or by Netflix subscribers."
Most likely, the ruling will not be appealed for at least several years and the ISPs will adopt fee changes within the next several months, Pachter and his colleagues predict.
Internet bandwidth providers like Verizon and Comcast argue that they have had to invest heavily to carry the huge amounts of video data coming from a handful of sites, and that those companies profiting from streaming video should pay for the added capacity.
In North America, Netflix accounted for 31.6% of all data sent to computers in September 2013 and Google Inc.'s YouTube accounts for another 18.6%, according to a report by Canadian broadband services company Sandvine. Those companies would be the most impacted by pricing based on the volume of data transmitted. Netflix did not immediately responded to a request for comments. YouTube, via parent company Google Inc., declined to comment. Hulu, which streams TV shows, accounted for 1.29% of September traffic and Amazon, whose video streaming service is a perk for members of its Amazon Prime shipping program, accounted for 1.61%.
ISPs have been free to charge consumers or businesses based on the Internet bandwidth they use, as mobile phone providers commonly do, but most have been reluctant to cap customer data usage that way, Pachter and his colleagues write. "It is our view that ISPs fought so hard to eliminate the net neutrality rules because they have always hoped to charge web sites, which would in turn pass the costs onto their advertisers or customers," they say. "The elimination of net neutrality suggests to us that the ISPs find it more palatable to squeeze the data provider, not the customers."
They would seem to be correct, at least in Verizon's case.
"Today's decision will not change consumers' ability to access and use the Internet as they do now," says Verizon executive vice president, public policy and general counsel Randal Milch. "Verizon has been and remains committed to the open Internet, which provides consumers with competitive choices and unblocked access to lawful websites and content when, where and how they want. This will not change in light of the court's decision."
Wedbush calculates that Netflix's 30 million U.S. customers, who each on average watch 40 hours of content per month with data transmission rates of either 1 gigabyte (GB) per hour or 6.5 GB per hour for high-definition TV shows and movies, together consume between 14.4 billion GB and 93.6 billion GB of data per year—a wide range because it encompasses the lowest to highest possible amounts of data transmission that could reasonably be estimated. Thus, if ISPs decide to charge just one extra penny per gigabyte of data Netflix transmits, for example, the retailer would have to pay between $144 million and $936 million in annual fees to maintain its current level of data transmission, the analysts write.
ISPs charging web sites one penny or more per gigabyte of data is realistic, they add, based on estimations that, across 85 million households, the average U.S. consumer pays an average of $500 per year (or between $0.20 and $0.40 per gigabyte of data) for Internet access, totaling $40 billion annually. In order for ISPs to gain 2% to 5% in revenue with the repeal of net neutrality rules, then, they would have to charge at least one cent per gigabyte. If that happened, Netflix would have to either absorb the costs (at a price of $360 million per year) to keep its monthly subscription pricing at $7.99, or raise its monthly subscription prices by $1.00, to $8.99 per month, the analysts say.
Another possibility is that ISPs will continue allowing Netflix and other web sites to transmit up to a certain amount of data for free, charging higher rates only for consumption above a minimum threshold.
Amazon.com is No. 1 in the 2013 Internet Retailer Top 500 Guide, Netflix No. 9 and Hulu No. 92.


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Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Wordless Wednesday: B-I-N-G-O
37 comments:
For some reason this just brings that kids song to mind. There was a farmer who had a dog...ReplyDelete
That's for the tip with song Carol, I was going ummmm.... you can tell it's been a while (a few decades) since I played.ReplyDelete
It's been a long time since I last played.ReplyDelete
I played too. Mine are here and here.
That brings back a lot of memories. Great shot.ReplyDelete
We've only ever played Bingo at home... never in a real Bingo hall. :)ReplyDelete
lol! nice one for wordless... Have a great day ahead!!! Hoping you can visit @ my little corner.ReplyDelete
now I have that song going through my head too! I want to know... did you win??ReplyDelete
...and Bingo was his name-o... Now that song is in my head. Our 2nd grade class performed that song for all the parents back in the 70's. Thanks for the memories! Looks like you won!ReplyDelete
I haven't played in YEARS! Fun gameReplyDelete
it has been ages since i last played the game.ReplyDelete
Good one to bring back the past. :)ReplyDelete
I have not played bingo in a long time, it use to be my Mom's favorite game. Have a wonderful day!ReplyDelete
I don't think I have played bingo, there is a bingo place not so far away. I will have a look next time I am in the area, your wordless Wednesday got me curious!ReplyDelete
Fun shot -- and colorful!ReplyDelete
Love BINGO! And my Dad used to sing the song to me! What a fun Wednesday morning memory. Have a great day.ReplyDelete
awww...Bingo brings back happy cruiseship memories..the only place I play.ReplyDelete
Did you win anything??? ;) LOLReplyDelete
Thanks for linking up--have a great W/W!
Have you taken it up? :)ReplyDelete
Yay bingo! I love that game!ReplyDelete
@ Kathleen, it wasn't my card! I don't play, my mom does!ReplyDelete
and she lost :)
That's cool playing Bingo.. I only remember playing bingo during one of the teacher's day dinner we had.ReplyDelete
I have never had the patience for bingo. I used to go with a neighbor but in those days they allowed smoking and between the paying attention and the smoke it just didn't work out for me sooo..bingo's not my nameo!ReplyDelete
This Susan is with Black Eyed Susan--bingo's not my gameo!ReplyDelete
I'm fessing up....I play once a month. My kids razz me soooo badly.ReplyDelete
I've never won at Bingo :-)ReplyDelete
Nice pic!Kisses,dear Carol!ReplyDelete
I forgot how much I miss playing bingo!ReplyDelete
I have never played Bingo.ReplyDelete
Black out! sounds fun.ReplyDelete
Lol I love bingo. I actually get together with some friends and play once a monthReplyDelete
Bingo!!!, My son and I love playing this children's bingo game. Have a nice day!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousNovember 2, 2011 at 10:46 PM
Oh My, I knew it was just a matter of time before you totally went bonkers! It's OK, happens to the best of YOU!! (Take a wild guess)ReplyDelete
I used to love to go to bingo when I was in my 20's -- the only thing that I didn't like was that the room was so smoky. That was when smoking was alot more popular and allowed alot more places, lol.ReplyDelete
It's a great pastime for so many people! Even my MIL in the nursing home plays - for bananas or apples - LOL.ReplyDelete
When I'm old and in a home I'll play bingo every day.ReplyDelete
Bingo is a classic. So much fun.ReplyDelete
Thank you for taking the time to comment. They are fun to read and very much appreciated! Sorry for comment moderation, the spam has been overwhelming lately.


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67 Year-Old Japanese Man Builds 6.5 Foot "UC Gundam" Papercraft
The paper craft became a hit among children at the community center where it was shown
Fukui newspaper reports that a 67 year-old retired man in Fukui built a 6.5 feet paper craft UC Gundam and exhibited the paper giant at a local community center. He is looking for more community centers and other children's facilities to show it off so more kids can see it.
Uchida Seiji always liked crafting and making things. After his retirement, he started making paper crafts of robots and airplanes. While he was enjoying making them, his desire to make something on a larger scale grew stronger. Uchida found a website that had a blueprint of UC Gundam. It took him 600 pieces of craft paper and 2 months to finish. He added squared lumber inside for strength and made arrangements so that it can be taken apart to transport easiliy. He brought it in along with his other paper craft models for an exhibit at a local community center.
Gunpla Unicorn Gundam for your reference.
Uchida's paper craft UC Gundam became a hit among children quickly. Children are impressed that paper can make something this cool and big. Uchida says he is happy that his work is inspiring children to craft.


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If We Decide to Strike: Q&A for University Members
Why are we preparing for a strike?
After months of negotiating, the university system has dug in on inadequate COLAs, step freezes, and a cost-shifting healthcare proposal that could result in classified workers' healthcare costs going higher and higher with no end in sight. And while insisting on these cuts, management has also made proposals to weaken job security through three of our most important contract provisions.
Classified staff members have already been making it clear that the university system's union busting proposals and insulting economic offer are not acceptable – through email and letters to university and OUS officials, through rallies, and through signs and placards. But management's bargaining team is not listening! That's why we have to raise the stakes: we're asking members to sign onto a strike pledge petition. Many times, workers' making preparations to strike can convince management to start bargaining fairly and thus prevent a strike.
These preparations will serve the dual purpose of strengthening our position at the bargaining table and will also prepare us to launch a successful strike if it becomes necessary.
What can I do now to avoid a strike?
Continue to show solidarity with your coworkers, participate in workplace and campus actions, and sign a strike pledge to give our bargaining team the power to win the best contract possible. Signing a strike pledge is an indication of your intentions, but there are more steps to take before a strike could be called.
Will bargaining continue during strike preparations?
We are prepared to bargain at any time, even during strike planning and preparation.
Who decides to conduct a strike?
You do. Our Union Bargaining Team will ask for authorization from members to initiate a strike, if necessary to move the university system, and all members will have the right to vote on the decision. If a strike occurs, the bargaining team would also make the decision to call for a vote of the membership to end the strike.
Who can vote?
All members in good standing. Fair share payers must first sign up as members to become eligible to vote.
Who can strike?
All members, fair-share payers and trial service employees in the bargaining unit may strike.
How long would a strike last?
We will decide. In the past, university strikes have been relatively brief, lasting for one week or less. Any decision to return to work will be made by the membership, hopefully as a result of a fair settlement.
If the strike lasts long enough will there be strike benefits?
Yes, but they won't match short-term salary loss. Each month, $.50 per dues payer is placed in a Strike and Job Protection Fund with 30 cents allotted solely to pay benefits in the event of a strike.
At its May meeting, the Board of Directors allocated $1.5 million into the Strike Benefit Account and $500,000 into the statewide Hardship Account. The Strike Benefit account would be used to pay a stipend to striking members in a weekly amount and based on eligibility criteria also established by the statewide Hardship Committee. In accordance with the union's Administrative Policies and Procedures, strike stipends of $225/week would commence after the 7th day of a strike. The Hardship Account would be used to provide individual assistance to members who are facing particular hardship as a result of loss of income from participating in a strike. For example, in the past members who were on the verge of being evicted, losing their homes, or having essential utilities discontinued received assistance.
Locals or individual worksites can also host events to raise strike funds, including food drives and bake sales. These events help show the state that we are serious. For more information on economic ways to prepare for a strike, see the document "10 ways to prepare for a strike."
Are all members expected to picket?
Yes. It is essential that we have strong picket lines throughout our strike to keep people from crossing our lines and to allow other unions and campus allies to support our strike. Strike benefits and hardship aid are only available to members who show up on the picket lines. Accommodations will be made for members with disabilities that prevent them from walking a picket line.
What happens if a represented worker crosses our picket line?
While the law allows unions to sanction members for anti-union activity, and this has been done in rare occasions, this has never been an effective way to organize strike support. We would do all we could to convince fellow workers that it is in their best interests now and in the future to honor the line until a fair settlement is reached.
What about health insurance during a strike?
Employees must work a minimum of 80 hours in a pay period to qualify for insurance benefits for the following month. Once members authorize a strike, part of the strategy in setting the strike date includes ensuring that full-time workers can complete their 80 hours for insurance eligibility. Part-time workers who walk the picket line can apply for hardship benefits to assist with COBRA payments to maintain insurance coverage.
Can I use accrued vacation and sick leave during a strike?
No, workers cannot use or accrue leave during a strike.
How will the strike affect retirement benefits and seniority?
Strike time is treated as unpaid leave. Strikers do not receive retirement benefits or seniority credit when they are on strike.
Can strikers get unemployment benefits while on strike?
No. You are not eligible to receive unemployment benefits while on strike.
Can anyone be fired or replaced for striking?
You cannot be disciplined for participating in a lawful strike. Although the law may allow the employer to permanently replace striking workers, it has not happened in previous public sector strikes and we would not return to work without protecting all workers as part of the strike settlement.
Won't a strike play into their hands by saving management money?
A strike is our collective statement of power and purpose. We are taking the power out of the university's hands and standing together to demand fair treatment. The money the university saves doesn't make up for the power they lose when we stand united and in the end, if we strike, we're asking management to dig deeper than they'd otherwise be willing to do.
Overview of Process to Determine a Strike:
- Our Union Bargaining Team calls for a strike authorization vote based on what's happening at the bargaining table. Determination of whether a strike authorization vote is needed will likely happen in September, based on when legally-required timelines run out.
- Decision time: If members authorize a strike, the bargaining team has the ability to call a strike based on meeting the required timelines under the law which includes both sides laying out final offers and a "cooling off" period. The bargaining team will only call a strike if they believe our striking is necessary in order to win a better settlement.


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14 Things You Need To Know Today (June 28)
1. Koalas are especially vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
They may be positively adorable, but koalas are actually pretty lazy compared to other members of the animal kingdom. They sleep for 20 hours a day and move extremely slowly, which is why climate change could threaten their livelihood by wiping out some of the eucalyptus trees they depend on for food. (EcoWatch)
2. Texas abortion clinics don't have to close, says landmark Supreme Court ruling.
Yesterday the Supreme Court struck down a Texas law that would have forced the closure of abortion clinics that didn't meet strict requirements—requirements the justices decided (by a 5-to-3 margin) didn't make women any safer and put an undue burden on their constitutional right to seek safe and legal medical care. (CNN)
3. Pope Francis thinks the Church should apologize to gay people and other marginalized groups.
Responding to a statement from a German cardinal that the church owed gay people an apology, Pope Francis agreed, but went on to say that the Church should apologize to whatever "people we could have defended and we didn't," including exploited women and children and the poor. (AP)
4. Adriana Lima swears by a three-ingredient smoothie.
It's so simple, you could probably make it with your eyes closed (but don't do that, please). It's made of water, half an avocado, and a little honey. That's it. Blend it and be beautiful. Check out some other supermodels' go-to drinks here. (mindbodygreen)
5. Online health food store Thrive Market raises $111 million in investment funds.
The membership shopping site (currently with 300,000 paid members), founded by a group of entrepreneurs three years ago, just raised a sizable amount of funding. "We're looking to make healthy living affordable and accessible to any American family," Nick Green, a Thrive Market co-founder, said in an interview. That's definitely something we can get on board with. (NYT)
6. U.S. parents are way less happy than non-parents.
The U.S. has the biggest happiness gap between parents and non-parents among 22 industrialized countries. The primary theory for this disparity is that the U.S. has a relative lack of workplace policies like paid sick leave, paid vacation, flexible work hours, and paid parental leave. (ScienceDaily)
7. Brexit could be bad news for the environment.
Since the EU and England collaborated on climate initiatives in the past, their split is raising a lot of questions. England's exit from the EU could potentially postpone renewable energy projects planned for the region and cause confusion about how to interpret the Paris Climate Agreement. (Grist)
8. Craft beer making isn't exactly eco-friendly, but these brewers are looking to change that.
One Leeds-based brewery called Northern Monk Brew Co is making a beer out of food waste, specifically using pears, croissants, and brioche. And apparently it tastes incredible. Other touches like using 100 percent recycled glass bottles give it the thumbs-up from environmentalists and beer enthusiasts alike. Cheers to that! (The Guardian)
9. The "breadwinner" role of men in modern culture might be the reason they struggle to make friends.
Apparently, men's friendships are based more in shared activities, which means if they're working long hours to provide for their families, their only close friends will be men they work with. Women are taught to draw each other out, whereas men are not. So, in later years when work is no longer their primary focus, they have to rebuild male friendships from the ground up. (NYT)
10. Check out the new "ugly vegetable" version of Mr. Potato Head.
As a fun way to raise awareness for unnecessary food waste, toy company Hasbro partnered with a U.K. supermarket to create a "wonky" Mr. Potato Head. He looks like a less-than-perfect version of his former self but is very much in line with the ugly vegetable movement. (Toy News)
11. A new haven for health-conscious freelancers pairs working and working out.
Primary, a new wellness-themed co-working space in New York City, features a fitness and yoga studio, bike racks, catered organic lunches, and even an in-house massage therapist and acupuncturist. We here at mbg consider our own office to be pretty darn health-inspiring, and even we're impressed. (Observer)
12. The hottest new diet trend is...medieval?
The Paleo movement has proved that it's not so crazy to follow in our distant ancestors' footsteps when it comes to what we eat, so why not try out a diet fit for medieval kings? Using medical texts from the era to figure out what to eat (it includes foods like fresh eggs, figs, grapes, and red wine), one journalist found it surprisingly easy to eat the medieval way. (Atlas Obscura)
13. Turns out trees are worth some serious green.
A new study monetized the benefits of trees (think: carbon storage, pollutant trapping, and water reception) and found that California's 9.1 million street trees have an annual value of $1 billion, or $111 per tree. (Fast CoExist)
14. What do Tom and Gisele eat for dessert?
Avocado ice cream and frozen yogurt bars, according to a sneak peek into their freezer posted on Facebook by Brady. As we all know, they've got a pretty strict diet, and if you want to try it out for yourself, check out the Brady-Bündchen meal plan we put together. And no, nightshades are not entirely banned. (mindbodygreen)
Ready to learn more about how to unlock the power of food to heal your body, prevent disease & achieve optimal health? Register now for our FREE Functional Nutrition Webinar with Kelly LeVeque.


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Here, and most important, is the integration of this being organized, as people join in, in conjuction with the International Cultural Fiesta Movement, established SUCB 1984. With reguards to social dance - a base core of WebSites have been developed to inspire a National Social Dance Registry.
High Dance Standards:
To be truthful, and this is for all teachers in the social dance arts, it was Arthur, and Katherine Murray, who established Arthur Murray Dance Studios who foreseen the public necessity of this key concept. " Hight Dance Standards. This means, that those instructors who have obtained a higher level of dance teaching standards, thus the ability to service, are the only ones which can empower the clients' FULL interests in social dance.
This is extremely important for those who are taking their first steps in dance class-contrary to what most think. What this means is that the instructor who has first contact must be the best experienced within the dance school-not the least. As a result, very much like the 1930s, as well as now, there is a clear separation " professional ethical standards " between the dance instructor and the client of both not to establishing any personal relationships-especially dating, nor the participate actively in social dances in which the bulk of dance clients' attends.What this significantly means: Is that the dance experience of the dance instructor must be significant enough as to invests their - our efforts in the dance interests in others.
" That ultimately, the critical difference between a dancer and the dance instructor is humility."
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This potato salad recipe is a nice alternative to the classic mayonnaise-dressed variety. The thyme-roasted shallots add a subtle sweetness and the dish pairs well with lighter entrees like broiled fish and seafood or roast chicken. We used small white boiling potatoes, scrubbed them well and kept the skins on, but red potatoes would be a great choice as well.Print
Potato Salad with Thyme-Roasted Shallots
This potato salad is a mayo-free combination of roasted shallots, thyme, fresh chives and parsley, tossed in an oil and vinegar dressing – a perfect pairing for lighter entrees.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 to 10 servings
- 3 lbs small white boiling potatoes, scrubbed
- 10 to 12 medium shallots
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon honey, divided
- 1–1/2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons chicken broth
- 1/2 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
- 1/2 cup sweet onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Peel the shallots and cut them in half crosswise. Arrange them in the center of a sheet of foil that has been sprayed with nonstick spray. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and 1/2 tablespoon of honey. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and scatter the thyme leaves over the top. Wrap the foil around the shallots to form a tightly closed packet and roast until the shallots are tender and sweet, 40 to 45 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- While the shallots roast, place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add 2 teaspoons of salt and bring to a boil. Cook just until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a sharp knife, 12 to 15 minutes. Drain and return the potatoes to the pan. Cover and let stand, off the heat, for an additional 10 minutes, then uncover and allow to cool.
- Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1/2 tablespoon of honey with the vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, chicken broth, Dijon-style mustard, onion, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Pour the mixture over the potatoes, mix well and let stand for 15 minutes.
- Adjust the salt and pepper to taste, then add the roasted shallots along with any juices they may have accumulated. Add the chives and parsley, mix well, cover, and refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavor to develop.
Other uses for Thyme-Roasted Shallots:
For a side dish: Combine with roasted asparagus or sautéed green beans
For a salad: Combine with crumbled bacon and add to a fresh spinach salad
For a sandwich: Top a chicken or turkey burger


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Bishop's Blog
"Married in the Lord" A wonder Drug
As a bishop, I subscribe to and read several different publications in a futile attempt to keep up. I never seem to get ahead of the game. Half-jokingly, I tell people that I have a large filing cabinet at home on which are two piles of periodicals and unread books. One pile is comprised of those that I want to read; the other, a much larger pile that other people think that I ought to read. I usually opt for a selection from the smaller pile.
About two weeks ago, I finally got around to scanning the January 13th issue of Maclean's magazine, where the health column was entitled: "The new science of marriage." The subheading beneath the interlinked marriage rings was a real teaser: "Exercise? Diet? Actually, new research shows getting married-and staying married-may be the best thing you can do for a longer, healthier life."
The main thesis of the three page column is revealed in the following text: "In a vast array of scientific studies, over and over again, a happy union has been shown to benefit virtually every system of the body. It reduces risk of heart attack and stroke. It triples a patient's survival after bypass surgery. It lowers production of stress hormones, and boosts immune response. Married people are also less likely to drink and smoke... Quite simply, if we could package it in a pill, marriage would qualify as a wonder drug. Finding a way to mimic the benefits of marriage could well be the most critical health challenge of our time... We are designed, not just emotionally and socially, but physiologically, to live in close connection with people who will come when we call."
In order to complete the circle, we should insert "spiritually" into that close connection as the baptized have received a sacrament and are "married in the Lord." We can unpack something of this notion of being "married in the Lord" by reflecting on Ephesians 5:21- 6:9.
Early Christianity seems to have taken over household codes from Hellenistic Judaism, which in turn adapted them from the Stoics. The codes set forth the duties of wives, husbands, parents, children, masters, and slaves. In the New Testament these codes are tweaked or taken over and transformed by the reality that Christ's power and presence is to bear on all human institutions. Devoted service and excellence within these should then be regarded as a personal service to Christ.
The heading for the household code in Ephesians is: "Be subject to one another out of reverence for Christ" [v.21], which announces a principle that is successively applied to the relations between husband and wife, children and parents, slaves and masters. Christ's self-sacrificing love for others is now the model for home life. The motivation is "as to the Lord" [v.22].
Verse 22 is the often anger-inducing, dreaded, ignored or deleted: "Wives, be subject to your husbands as you are to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife just as Christ is the head of the church, the body of which he is the Savior. Just as the church is subject to Christ, so also wives ought to be, in everything, to their husbands."
Many people have a hard time getting beyond: "Wives be subject to your husbands in everything." But that line doesn't stand alone and should not be taken out of context. Whenever I read or hear this text, I immediately recall my mom sitting between my dad and one of my brothers in church and mom getting a elbow in the ribs from both sides accompanied by a double smirk equivalent to "Did you hear that?"
Fortunately, the process of Christianizing goes much further than this simplistic rendering of the text. Ephesians provides a unique elaboration of marriage as a parable of the relation between Christ and his Church In this theological expansion of the code, St. Paul brought together a remarkable variety of traditions.
He takes the statement about the unity of husband and wife in marriage from Gen 2:24. "Therefore a man leaves his father and his mother and clings to his wife and they become one flesh."
He also portrays the Church in the language of Levitical purity. The command to love one's neighbor [Lev. 19] provides the basis for presentation of the bride in verse 27. "So as to present the church to himself in splendor without a spot or wrinkle or anything of the kind - yes, so that she may be holy and without blemish.
An early Christian kerygmatic formula is reproduced in verse 25, "Husbands love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself for her...," and a baptismal-liturgical formula in verse 26 ,"in order to make her holy by cleansing her with the washing of water by the word."
In verses 23 and 29 the Pauline figure of the Church as the body of Christ reappears, and "the one flesh" is elevated: "for no one ever hates his own body, but he nourishes and tenderly cares for it, just as Christ does for the church..."
With these materials the author has skillfully interwoven two parallel themes the duties of husband and wife, and the ecclesiological theme of the relation between Christ and the Church.
As a result, the marriage relationship is transformed from one in which the wife is simply subjected to the husband without qualification into one in which the husband is to devote himself unreservedly to the love of his wife. Thus, the household code is turned upside down.
On the literal level, this text speaks of the union of husband and wife. It has another, higher level of meaning, portraying the unity between Christ and the Church. The author's doctrine of the Church is not built up from below, from a natural understanding of marriage; rather, his understanding of marriage is built from above; from a theological understanding of the mystical union between Christ and his Church.
☩ Frederick Henry
Bishop Emeritus
Thank you for completing the Questionnaire!
I want to thank everyone who completed the questionnaire regarding the upcoming meeting of the Extraordinary Synod of Bishops on The Pastoral Challenges for the Family in the Context of Evangelization. Despite the short timeline, more than 250 individuals and groups participated and produced more than 1,000 pages of text.
Rather than attempt to synthesize the responses and thereby risk diminishing the content, the freshness, the importance and the seriousness with which this task was undertaken by so many from the grass-roots, all the results were forwarded to both the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops and Archbishop Baldisseri at the Synod Office in the Vatican.
Among the many lessons to be learned from this experience, I mentioned two in my cover letter to the CCCB and the Archbishop: "First of all, our people want to be consulted. They love the church, are hurting and broken, want to be taken seriously and not treated paternalistically. If we take the time to ask them what they think, they will tell us. It may not be what we want to hear but what we need to hear. Secondly, we are not speaking their language. Our learned documents (even the questionnaire) are very remote from their lived reality. There are enormous gaps between our teaching and its appropriation. As preachers and teachers, we have so much to learn about communication. Thank God for the "sensus fidelium." For the first time, in the lives of so many, we have a Pope who is speaking to them in a language that they understand."
☩ Frederick Henry
Bishop Emeritus


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King Solomon Oracle Cards
The King Solomon Oracle Cards are reading cards that relate directly to ancient Jewish symbols, containing King Solomon seals and the "72 names of God". This is the second edition of the deck, with four extra personal amulet cards, published by US Games.
Created by
Orna Ben-Shoshan,
Itzhak Mizrahi
Oracle Deck - 40 Cards - US Games 2011
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King Solomon Oracle Cards review by Bonnie Cehovet
The "King Solomon Oracle Cards" is a thirty-six card oracle deck, with four extra cards, entitled amulet cards, that are not intended to be used in readings. The four amulet cards are meant to be used as such – as personal, sacred amulets. They may be kept at home, or carried with the Seeker. They are written in Angel's Writing and ancient Goatic symbols by the author, kabbalist Itzhak Mizrahi. They influence every aspect of the bearers life, as long as they are kept in their possession. According to Mizrahi, their effect will be felt after about 21 days. After 40 days, their sacred power will be quite noticeable. The instructions are to write your name, and your mother's name, in the white space on the back of the card. The four life areas that the cards cover are Livelihood, Relations... read more reviews.
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More About These CardsName: King Solomon Oracle Cards
Creators: Orna Ben-Shoshan, Itzhak Mizrahi
Publisher: US Games 2011
Deck Type: Oracle Deck
Cards: 40
Card Language: None
Card Back: Works as though reversible
Back Design: Pale blue with a black printed seal in the centre.
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