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With the Academy Awards just around the corner and so many movies nominated, it's only natural that the celebrities who participated in them are staying up-to-date and stylish with hot designer sunglasses and eyeglasses.
As a result, we've decided to give the glasses of celebrities who will attend the Academy Awards some awards of their own. Check out the winners below!
Best Optical Style - Dolce & Gabbana DG3124 Eyeglasses
Celebrities usually don't like to hide their faces behind eyeglasses, which is why Brad Pitt pulls off the Dolce & Gabbana DG3124 Eyeglasses so well. Nominated in the category of Best Actor in a Leading Role for the movie Moneyball, Pitt wears the frames with such assuredness that they were easily the best choice for the optical award.
Best Casual Style - Persol PO2405S Sunglasses
When looking for a casual pair of sunglasses, George Clooney chose the right ones with the Persol PO2405S Sunglasses. Nominated as the Best Actor in a Leading Role for The Descendants, Clooney enjoys a relaxing day in these small, rectangular-shaped frames.
Best Versatile Style - Burberry BE4106 Sunglasses
Jean Dujardin proves that you can take a classic and casual style and turn it into a sleek and sophisticated look with the Burberry BE4106 Sunglasses. As a nominee for Best Actor in a Leading Role for The Artist, Dujardin models the pair, along with an impressive plaid suit, in a recent GQ article featuring the actor.
Our eyewear picks for some of this year's Academy Award nominees
Best Sophisticated Style - Dolce & Gabbana DG4116 Sunglasses
Nothing says sophistication and class like some lace, which is why a pair of sunglasses worn by Jessica Chastain won the award for Best Sophisticated Style. Nominated in the category of Best Actress in a Supporting Role for The Help, Chastain is the epitome of sophistication with her black lace Dolce & Gabbana DG 4116 Sunglasses.
Best Unique Style - Versace VE2120 Sunglasses
Chastain, who was also in the Best Picture nominee The Tree of Life, has been seen wearing the Versace VE2120 Sunglasses as well. As modified cat-eyed frames, these sunglasses are most unique, making Chastain look modern, stylish and ready for her next movie role.
Best Classic Style - Michael Stars Flyer Sunglasses
This past fall, Brad Pitt was also spotted in the Michael Stars Flyer Sunglasses. As another member of the cast of Best Picture nominee The Tree of Life, Pitt pulls off this classic and modified aviator style with an ease that makes you think these sunglasses were made for him.
Best "On the Town" Style - Lacoste L503S Sunglasses
Planning a trip to Paris or another exotic city? The Lacoste L503S Sunglasses are perfect for a night out on the town. Adrian Brody, who played Salvador Dali in the nominee for Best Picture Midnight in Paris, has the style of an artist in these sunglasses.
Best Bold Style - Lacoste L119S Sunglasses
For the bold category, the square and aviator combination of these Lacoste L119S Sunglasses gives them an edge while the bits of color on the top brow bar and temples make them stand out. Tom Hiddleston, star of War Horse, which was nominated for Best Picture, wears these sunglasses with bold confidence.
Best Square-Retro Style - John Varvatos V768 Sunglasses
In Best Picture nominee Hugo, Jude Law wore perfectly round metal frames with a saddle bridge. Off screen he tried something different with our Best Square-Retro Style, the John Varvatos V756 Sunglasses, which make him look even sharper than usual.
Best Round-Retro Style - John Varvatos V756 Sunglasses
Winner of the round-retro category, the John Varvatos V756 Sunglasses fit perfectly on Daniel Craig's face. Star of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, which was nominated for multiple Academy Awards, Craig makes these perfectly round frames with a key-hole bridge look like star-quality sunglasses.


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Once upon a time there was a princess. She was everything that a princess should be. She was smart, and kind, and witty, and good-at-mathematics, and had impeccable table manners. She lived with her mommy and daddy, who were the King and Queen, in a great castle, with a moat filled with alligators, a courtyard with a burbling fountain, and lots of beautiful tapestries hanging on the walls.
Now one day the princess was out walking in the forest by the castle when she came to a pond. At the edge of the pond were some water lilies, and on one of the water lilies sat a small green frog.
The frog looked at the princess. The princess looked at the frog. "Ribbit," said the frog.
"Oh look, a frog," said the princess. "I wonder if it's an enchanted prince."
"Ribbit," said the frog.
"Well there's one way to find out," said the princess. She picked up the frog and, holding it in the palm of her hand, she kissed it gently between its two bulging eyes.
The frog looked at the princess. The frog said "Ribbit".
The princess felt a little disappointed, for it was, it seemed, a perfectly ordinary frog. "Oh well," said the princess, "at least you're a nice frog". She put it into her pocket (princesses always have pockets), and headed home to the castle for dinner.
Now dinner in the castle was always served with a cloche over the dinner plates. A cloche is a big dome with a handle on the top, which waiters can remove with a flourish to reveal what's for dinner. So, every night, the servants would place the dinner plates in front of the King, the Queen and the Princess, and off would come the cloches all at the same time.
"Sausages and mashed potatoes for dinner!" the King would say.
"Fried chicken and collard greens for dinner!" the Queen would say.
"Mac and cheese for dinner!" the Princess would say.
But this evening, as she headed down to dinner, the Princess had a frog in her pocket. Just as she was sitting down at the Royal Table, the frog hopped out of her pocket, across the floor of the grand room, and into the kitchens. The cook had just finished plating the dinners, was covering them with cloches when the frog hopped onto one of the plates. The cook wasn't paying attention and did not see the frog.
And so the Royal Diners were served, and with grand flourishes the servers placed the dinner plates in front of the King, the Queen and the Princess, and removed the cloches.
"Mac and cheese for dinner!" said the Princess.
"Fried chicken and collard greens for dinner!" said the Queen.
"Sausages and mashed potatoes and a frog!" said the King.
Everyone turned to stare at the King's dinner.
Just then a fly, which had been buzzing around the chandeliers flew down and landed on the King's nose. Now the king hated flies more than almost anything in the world (except perhaps collard greens). He loathed them. The made him want to scream and cry and throw a tantrum, which is not acceptable behavior for a king.
In the blink of an eye the frog's long tongue shot out, stuck to the fly, and returned to the frogs mouth. Sluerp.
The frog munched and swallowed.
The frog looked at the King. The King looked at the frog. "Ribbit?" said the frog.
The frog looked at the King. The King looked at the frog. "Ribbit?" said the frog.
The King rose to his feet. "I hereby appoint you the Royal Catcher Of Flies," he said in a solemn voice, and he gently tapped the frog on both its shoulders and the top of it's head with his butter knife.
And so the frog came to live in the castle. And a special lily pad was made for it right next the the royal fountain. And, whenever a fly came and bothered the king he would have his servants go and fetch the frog at once.
It was a happy life for a frog.

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Pirates must be kidding
Bob Nutting, who says he's "absolutely" committed to winning, struck out looking.
The Pirates' principal owner watched a belt-high fastball — otherwise known as Matt Wieters — cut the middle of the plate.
His bat never moved.
With that, the Pirates should have lowered the Jolly Roger, raised the white flag and changed their silly slogan to, "We Won't."
When it was their turn to pick in the draft Thursday, the Pirates bypassed the best player on the board because they're too cheap. It's that simple.
Say this much, though: They issued a whale of a news release upon selecting Clemson pitcher Daniel Moskos.
Keep in mind, he was the fourth pick overall, the second pitcher taken.
The second paragraph of the release ended like this: "(Moskos) was ranked by Baseball America as the fifth-best pitcher available in the draft."
The fifth-best ?
And you thought nothing could top the time the Pirates drafted Bryan Bullington first overall and general manager Dave Littlefield said, "We feel comfortable projecting him as a No. 3 starter."
Moskos might turn out fine. He was Baseball America's eighth-ranked prospect.
But he was neither the highest-rated pitcher nor the highest-rated left-hander still available.
More to the point, Wieters, a switch-hitting catcher out of Georgia Tech, was by far the highest-rated position player available. Baseball America labeled him the best position player in the draft and quoted a scout as saying only Twins star Joe Mauer was better among the amateur catchers he had seen.
Keith Law, director of scouting for ESPN's Scouts Inc., and an analyst on ESPN2's draft coverage, calls Wieters a "once-in-a-decade kind of talent."
Kevin Goldstein of Baseballprospectus.com wrote Wednesday in his draft preview, which appeared on SI.com, "The Pirates would like to take Wieters, but a request submitted to ownership to spend big money was quickly denied."
Littlefield flatly denied the report yesterday.
The only hitters of Wieters' pedigree were high school third baseman Josh Vitters, who went third to the Chicago Cubs, and high school infielder Mike Moustakas, who went second to Kansas City.
That left Wieters as the obvious choice, but, alas, he's a Scott Boras client.
Boras is known for demanding huge signing bonuses and immediate major-league contracts.
Of course, that didn't scare the Royals from taking a Boras client (Moustakas) for the second consecutive year.
It didn't scare Milwaukee from taking a Boras client (Matt LaPorta, seventh overall), either.
And after Nutting whiffed, the Baltimore Orioles took Wieters at No. 5. The Orioles had a history of avoiding Boras.
The Detroit Tigers, who once shared baseball's low-rent district with the Pirates, snagged a consensus top-five talent and Boras client, pitcher Rick Porcello, at No. 27.
You can't get something for Nutting. What was it actor Michael Keaton famously said about his hometown Pirates?
"At some point, you have to write the check."
This was the perfect chance.
If you're grading the draft, give Kansas City, Baltimore and Detroit an A.
Give Bob Nutting a backward K.


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Hey Folks
I'm so f-ing artsy~ :)… I'm relaxed, while I should/could be stressed. The weather is still nice and arts are going well too. How could it be better for the moment?
I have a lt to do, not only for art, but I do not feel stressed. It's great 🙂
I want to go outside the next days again.I've tasted blood and I want more… more more more… *grins*
sometimes I wonder if anyone would read my shit on here, because I rarely got any reaction 😉
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Yesterday the sun was shining and I went outside. My currently roommate showed me a very beautiful place and I took some photos. I dnt took that much photos I planned before. We were just there for a short time and I really wasn't fit that day. It was very relaxing and felt good to be outside again. 🙂
There here a lot of people enjoying the sun too, so it almost sounds like a playground. *smiles* I think I will go there more often. Alone or with friends, it's a very ice place to relax or take some photos 🙂
So what you do when the sun shows up? Do you go outside or prefer to stay at home?
Arts are going well! Weather gets nice!
Hey Folks
Slowly slowly you can feel the spring is entering the year. the sun shows up a bit more than you saw it in the last few weeks and the weather gets warmer from time to time.
Nice nice… and still I dnt got my ass out there ;P Too much sun is destroying my super paleness ;I
But well… I'm sure, the next time the sun is shining, I will go out to take some photos… I'm sure… next time it will… maybe 😉
I finally almost worked down the old to-do-list (but one, I will keep me for a while) and the arts are flowing from my hands again. It feels so good, when you have everything done that bitten you in the neck harshly for months. Accounts moved, name changed, all successfully. Great. Thanks to all who followed me to my new accounts and sites.
I still have to save some money to move IRL too, to get my things back and get them into my own rooms… which I have to found still, but I'm looking forward in a positive way.
I found new and damn good friends I want to keep in my life. Great people… I dnt want to miss them again.
I can't wait to invite them to my own rooms and make them meet my long lasting friends, I will invite too and then I will cook and bake, so they will get fat, but happy ;P


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Come 2014, I would love to find myself in Paris for at least two weeks – Ideally, I would like to be there a month because I don't think you can see what there is to see and do what there is to do in just a week. Unless I didn't sleep and when I don't sleep I get really cranky–shhh don't tell anyone! lol. So, here are the things I would love to do:
These are just some of the things I want to do – Of course I'd love to jet over to Rome for the Coliseum and all that good stuff.
Recently, Canadians celebrated Thanksgiving. Like always, I worked but I managed to swing some family time through it all. It was lovely for I got to spend it with my favorite uncle! But aside from that, there was plenty of food where it would be strange to whip out the camera and snap pictures. Besides, my aunt got to the turkey with the electric knife before I could sneak pictures. But the sentiments here is the same. Thanksgiving is a time for us to get together with family and friends–those we care about and celebrate each other. For Christians, it is to thank God for life and happiness and for everything we take for granted. For others, it is a time to take off works and celebrate our families and friends-those we don't get to see as often as we would like. There is good food, laughter (I hope) and a sense that we belong to a bigger part of a puzzle in our lives, a glad whole. There is tons of food–turkey, ham, stuffing, mashed potato, veggies, snacks–but if you're from the Caribbean there is a slew of native food we cook like Jerk Chicken, Rice and Peas, Roasted Corn, Greens and that's just a part of it. We eat until we are ready to pop needing someone to desperately rub our tummies.
Then the next morning you wake up and you open the fridge and thing what in the world am I going to do with all this food? Well, aside from the obvious that is. But lets face it, if your family is anything like mine, there is no way you can eat all the food, jammed into that fridge before it starts going bad and as a person, there is only so much turkey you can eat before you start gagging at the thought of more turkey. So what do you do?
Here are some tips to help you out.
There are plenty of things that can be done to not make you go all crazy. There is always something to be done with left overs or that feeling of being too full. If by the next day you still feel full, do what I do, first thing in the morning, go for a walk. It doesn't have to be a marathon or a year long–just a little walk to stretch your muscles and to work off some of that stuff you ate the day before. Then, when you return to your place, for your breakfast, have a cup of tea and a few crackers. This will help give you a few more hours in the day to allow that day after thanksgiving feeling to go away.
Here's hoping these tips help you out at least a little bit. Have a happy Thanksgiving where ever you are in the world and whatever day you celebrate it on. And remember, thanksgiving isn't just for Christians. use the day to celebrate your loved ones and your friends. Trust me, you won't regret it…well, I hope.
There comes a time in everyone's lives when all they need is a place to breathe. It has to be a quiet place without chaos, traffic, music, ringing cell phones, dinging facebook notifications and speaking. That place, has to be perfect, untarnished by hands and free of everything that makes real life so hard sometimes.
Just a little walk from the intersection of Guildwood Parkway and Livingston, I found my such paradise at the age of sixteen during an unfortunate session of summer school. I wanted to use my summer do to things normal children were doing–maybe going swimming, eating out, going to see movies–that kind of thing. My parents, on the other hand, had other plans than my own. Instead of me taking a break and having fun like I wanted to do in the summer break, I was shipped off to summer school at a different school than my own.
Oh the horror!
so I wound up taking drama for a few weeks in my summer. Pouting and with ear phones plugged firmly in my ears, I wandered away from the school during a bright, summer day, turned right and kept walking along a wire fence with tress on the other side. I dragged my finger along the fencing, paying no attention to anything else around me but my music and my fingers, popping across the mouth of the holes on the wiring. Then suddenly the fence stopped, giving way to a path leading between rows of trees, in a lush area with nothing but a giant rock in the center then a lone path leading to an unknown area. I figured it was safe because the path was foot trodden as if it was used regularly. Looking around to see if anyone was looking, I checked the sign that stood there and it only warned against dogs in the park. Shrugging, I turned down this path. This whole curiosity in me was put there by my mother who often times turned down streets just to see where they went. I walked until I was probably in the center of the path, half way between where it was leading and where I was coming from, and stopped. I remember looking up to see if I could see the sky. There were glimpses of it when the soft wind curled around the leaves, pulling them to and pushing them fro. The sun peaked in on me during those times but other than that, it was cool. I closed my eyes and held my breath. The road, though not far from where I was standing was non-existent. I couldn't hear the cars or buses driving by or the other students who by now were probably out of the building and roaming for food like lost bear cubs.
I could hear the leaves dancing in the wind and that was new to me. As I write this, I cannot remember how long I stood there, eyes closed, arms at my side, mind empty–just enjoying what was happening–or not happening–around me. There were no voices, sounds of vehicles, screaming babies, ringing phones, teacher shouting–all I felt was peace.
But eventually I had to move again. I told myself I had to go back to school which meant if I was going to see what else this place had to offer, I should get a move on. I glanced back toward the road to see I was still alone yet I continued until the dirt became a paged walkway that led from the edge of the tress to an opening. This place was no less spectacular than my heaven between the trees. To the left was what looked to be a gate of old ruins; remains of something bigger. They sat across from each other, backed by tress and another path leading to a great big opening. To my right was a small area with lush grass and a small cabin sitting right next to a an old tree. Though to this day I have no idea what is housed in that cabin if anything, I remember standing there, staring at hit thinking how beautiful and quaint it was. There was something quite grand about it, the way it sat there with grey walls and a slightly red, brick chimney on top. Maybe it was the writer in me then but whatever it was, the small building was more beautiful than any mansion I could ever see.
The wind changed and I continued along my way to a low fence, a foot trodden path. I climbed over the fence and made my way through until I saw why there was a fence there in the first place. It gave way to the edge of a cliff, but what a view!
For miles out all I could see was the clear water of Lake Ontario. I turned left and there was the outline of the land. To my right, was water. The cool wind coming off the lake flowed over my skin. For a moment, I sat in the dirt not caring if I was dirty or not. I sat there, confused because there were many beautiful things in life and there I was, a teenager, absolutely hypnotized by such a simple thing as the view of a lake off a cliff–and I have always been afraid of heights so why was I sitting there, looking out as if all was right with the world. This is what this place does – it makes me stop, regain perspective of the world and myself and try living as best I can. I didn't get to explore the whole park that day because school–yes, I had to go back to school before I was late. There is one thing I dislike more than spending beautiful summer days in a classroom and that's being late.
As the years went by, I have had a ton of chances to visit the Guild and what lies around and within it. And here are some pictures I have taken. This is the most peaceful place in Toronto – So if you're in the city and you can spare some time – check it out.
Over the years, travel has evolved in so many wonderful ways it is impossible to list them all. Within this evolution, travelers decide what they wish to do on their voyages and book trips catering to those wonderful endeavors—from adventure and romance, to knowledge and quests for enlightenment.
Whatever the heart wants within these ventures, chances are, is now possible.
With the dawn of a new era of travel and types of travelers, comes the need for group vacations with like minded people. These are the travelers who seek a positive, fun-fill time away from real life and the ennui of the typical all-inclusive and resort traps. This is where Out Adventures comes in. With a demographic of mostly gay men between the ages of 40 and 45 years old from around the world, they offer customized tours, unique excursions and knowledgeable local experts to give each client authentic experiences of the lands they visit.
I had the pleasure of speaking with Robert Sharp, co-owner of Out Adventures. After travelling the world extensively, with fellow co-owner Steven Larkin, they believed there was a gap in the travel industry in relation to LGBT travelers seeking adventure and sustainable travel. They partnered with Intrepid Travel, for the first little while, to fill this void and revolutionize the way LGBT adventure seekers view vacations. Over the years, Out Adventures have grown exponentially running about 30 trips per year covering destinations such as Morocco, Thailand, Cambodia, Peru and Cuba (to name a few). When asked how far in advance a traveler should book, Robert replied, "Six months is the sweet spot."
But this is not just another company. Out Adventures' slogan tells its clients to get out and experience the real world. Robert would be the first to tell you, Out Adventures' jaunts around the globe is not for everyone. On their website, they tell you quite implicitly, to "think twice before you book." When asked why that advice, Robert explains "Out Adventures' holidays fully appreciate cultures and lifestyles that are often very different from our own. You are not sheltered from the cultural differences, inefficiencies or frustrations that are part of the places we visit. The emphasis is placed on getting OUT and experiencing the real world."
Quite simply? They do things like hiking the Inca Trail in Peru. It is not a simple task so you must do your research before booking with them. If you are not the hiking type then do not get that one—find another trip among Out Adventures' vast array of globe-trotting festivities that would more suit your liking.
They are different from the mainstream travel agencies and package sellers out there. Why? The answer to that is simple—Out Adventures caters especially to Gay travelers and they are connected to the pulse of what their clients want and need. "The mainstream brand can "pink wash" anything," Robert tells me. "But Out Adventures is more hands on. We can find 'gay welcoming' companies and guides. We're more experienced in that area."
Out Adventures is a fresh way of looking at what the LGBT community wants and needs when it comes to adventure travel. It gives them a positive place to freely go around the globe and soak in all the cultures and beauty the world has to offer. While Robert understands that not every experience will be perfect, he insists that Out Adventures plan and research everything to ensure their clients have the best, most amazing experience with their company and on their vacations. From what I gather from Robert Sharp, Out Adventures is not merely a company but a labour of love that they spread to every voyage they put together.
Oh and for you heterosexuals who would love to go—let's say for some peace in the Galapagos Islands—with your LGBT BFF? Never fear, because I asked Robert about Out Adventures' policy on that and he says quite simply, "you are welcome here."
Now, if you'd like to see what Out Adventures has on tap for the upcoming season, please click here for their Calendar.
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**A Special thank you to Robert Sharp of Out Adventures for allowing me to interview him for this article.
When I was younger, girls' night was a weekly thing. I mean come on, we grew up watching Sex and the City and we all wanted that group of friends who we call no matter what time and they're there. We wanted, well I never wanted the fashion because I thought those clothes were god-awful, but I wanted the girls' nights and Cosmo's and the talks about boys. But the reality of it all is that now that we're older, those happy go-luck nights out are few and far between. With work and school and volunteering and travelling and every thing else we bombard our lives with lately–I'm surprise we find time to sleep or eat much less a social life.
One of those rare occasions happened recently. I worked nine hours the day before and eight hours on the Sunday and by the time the clock rolled around for me to go I just wanted to go home and craw into bed. But I hadn't seen my friend A in a long time. It was starting to look as if we didn't even live in the same city, a mere ten minute car ride or a twenty minute bus ride apart from each other. Strange, no?
Anyways, we met up and wanted to go to Kelsey's for something to eat, a couple of drinks and just chill. But when we walked down to the Kelsey's it was closed–not closed as in they hadn't opened yet but closed as in gone, no more. I was not pleased. We'd walked to it and it was gone–poof! We both burst out laughing – why? To others this wouldn't be remotely funny but in Jamaica there is a saying, If I don't laugh, I'll cry. It would have looked rather strange, women standing on the sidewalk doubled over in tears.
Sure, I know, it's just a restaurant and its gone, it's nothing to cry about. But when you've had the weekend I've had and all you want to do is just sit down in place with someone you care about and pretend everything that happened in the last few days was just a horrible nightmare and then you show up to this place and nothing– yes, I really did feel like crying. We walked back the way we came, crossed the street and up toward a mall where there is a St. Louis. For those of you who have no idea what I'm referring to, St. Louis is a lot like Jack Astor's or Shoeless Joe's. Its one of those sports bar meets a pub meets a restaurant. It shows UFC pay-per view shows and all the special play-off games. It's the kind of places guys get together and talk about stuff. But more and more females are checking it out as well.
We finally got settled and A got the great idea to order two appetizers. Me, wanting to become a foodie, decided I would order something I'd never order before. I searched the menu, passing over the typical stuff like nachos and Jalapeno poppers, chicken fingers and the like and fell on a picture. When the waitress came back I pointed at it and she laughed because I had no idea what it was. She explained it was Mac and Cheese wrapped in Bacon. I shrugged, of course I'm like most Canadian that believe everything is better wrapped in bacon.
Yes my friends, Mac and Cheese wrapped in BACON. It was beautiful when it came. It was nice and brown and looked so absolutely yummy. Yeah–then I bit into one. It was fatty, the bacon stretched as I tried breaking the piece I'd bitten off from the rest of it. I'm not sure if they were skimping on the good bacon but it was all fat – I'm not sure how they got bacon to be soft and not crunch but they managed it. The Mac and cheese inside was bland and just not right. It was as if they cooked the Mac without any kind of spices at all – not even salt. I tried using the dip which was melted cheese but that didn't help for it too was missing any spark of life. I tried adding salt and ground pepper and it was tolerable to eat then. The Mac was over-cooked because if they'd done it right, the pieces wouldn't stick together when you bite into it and would make a mess (I'm trying to think that is the only reason my everything was so soft and pressed in together and not because our chef was horrid) but I wouldn't order it again.


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Mark Timothy J. Libunao is a 32-year old registered Medical Technologist, a father to a 5-year old amiable and smart little boy and a husband to a registered Physical Therapist. He is an accomplished campus journalist, student leader, businessman, salesman and most of all, a loving father and husband, an obedient son, a caring brother, a very loyal and dear friend.
An Editor-in-Chief of his high school and college publications, a student council president for three years in college, a volunteer grade school teacher and a social mobilizer who was able to spearhead various community projects in Quezon City. He led several national organizations including the Quezon City Red Cross Youth Council, College Editors' Guild of the Philippines, Jesuit Volunteers of the Philippines and Philippine Society of Medical Technology Students. His glorious years came when he was elected as a student commissioner of the National Youth Commission under the Office of the President of the Philippines last 2002 and 2003. He worked and was designated as the Chief Medical Technologist of Murphy Diagnostic & Multi-Specialty Center and Hope Medical & Multi-Specialty Center in Quezon City before he entered medical school.
He is the eldest son of Mr. Freddie Mandario Libunao & Mrs. Ma. Sonia Jaleco Jesena of Hughes St., Maasin, Iloilo. He has two siblings: Bryan Paul graduated with a Masters Degree in Integrated Marketing and Communications in the University of Asia and the Pacific and Maria Mikaela who is a second year Medical Technology student of Centro Escolar University.
His wife, Ma. Theresa Acay of Marikina City is a registered Physical Therapist while his son Mikhail Thaddeus is a pre-school pupil of Jesus Christ Saves Global Outreach Christian Academy (JCA) in Quezon City.
He finished his grade school and high school in Ateneo de Iloilo (formerly Santa Maria Catholic School). He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology in World Citi Colleges and was awarded as the Most Outstanding Intern of the Year of Philippine Heart Center & World Citi Medical Center. He is presently on his third year Post Graduate course as Doctor of Medicine in Far Eastern University - Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation where he served as the Treasurer of the Medicine Student Council last 2007 and 2009. He was a former faculty of the KATINKO Wellness Institute Foundation Inc. where he taught Anatomy & Physiology, Massage Economics, Microbiology, Parasitology and Public Hygiene to Massage Therapists. Presently, he is one of the board of directors of Healthville Inc., a wellness company he co-founded with his brother.


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The government of Quebec is set to introduce an online system to lure global skilled professionals. It has announced that the Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP) rules will be revised and a new online tool will be introduced for applicants willing to migrate to Canada under QSWP. This will be effective from Oct 1, 2015.
The details of the online tool are not yet disclosed by the government of Quebec, however it is said that it will simplify the application process for coming seasons of QSWP. Applicants would be able to submit and also check the real time status of their applications online.
Besides that, Quebec has revised the document checklist and has reduced the requirement of certified true copies. Applicants can submit photocopies of most their documents, instead of the original ones. This change will be effective immediately for all applicants who have already submitted their applications and are awaiting a decision.
Earlier this year, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) introduced Express Entry program allowing aspiring skilled immigrants to submit their profile and receive an invitation-to-apply upon being eligible.
Similarly, British Columbia also introduced express entry program for the province. And now, Quebec too will be simplifying the process for skilled workers through this new online application system.
The amendment in immigration rules across major Canadian provinces show that Canada is willing to accommodate more and more skilled workers. And that too with ease.
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Snow Leopard Server with Mavericks clients, and why to avoid Mac Server
Note: the below text was written in 2014 but never posted. I have kept the same tense since I don't want to rewrite it.
Our lab has a setup where we have multiple workstation iMacs that connect to a Mac Mini server, with network accounts stored on the server. Previously, both server and clients were running Snow Leopard, but I've just upgraded two of the clients to Mavericks while keeping the server on Snow Leopard. (Upgrading to Mavericks server costs money). I've been running this setup for a few weeks now and nothing major seems to have broken. For details of our lab's setup, and why you should avoid Mac Server, read on…
In 2011 my advisor purchased an expensive Mac Mini Snow Leopard server for the lab, to store data generated by the lab and do other things that only servers can do. The lab had several iMacs that served as workstations for lab members, as well as a Mac Pro used for data analysis. Data were originally stored on the Mac Pro as well, but with the new server we could separate those tasks and use the Mac Pro only for analysis work.
At the time, I didn't do too much research into Mac Server and assumed that things would "just work" out of the box. I also figured that the best way to handle the "data storage" aspect was to store everything on the server, including user accounts. In essence, this means that user home directories were stored server-side and all home folder access and user authentication is done over the network.
The network account system has a couple of advantages. Every member of the lab could have their own account, files, and settings, that would work regardless of which computer they signed in on. It's actually really cool to be able to just sign out of one computer and then sit down at another and keep going right where you left off. Central control of user data and user accounts also meant that backups were also centralized, hopefully insuring against data being lost because it was on an old machine that was rarely used.
However, the drawbacks are pretty significant. The major one is that the server is a single point of failure for every single person. Originally, if the file server was down, you couldn't get access to the shared lab data, but your own data were still intact on your workstation. Now, if either the server or the network were down, you couldn't login to your own computer, never mind access your files.
Other quality of life issues include:
- Time Machine backups won't work on the server due to bad interactions with Open Directory databases. We use rsnapshot to the other internal drive and CCC to an external drive.
- Home directories served over AFP prevent multiple accounts being signed into the same workstation. This is because the first user signed in will mount the AFP share under /Users with their own permissions, so the second user will try to mount the same share, fail due to permission issues, and throw a cryptic error message confusing everyone.
- Home directories served under NFS don't play nice with many programs, especially ones that assume that all user directories on Macs is stored under /Users. I also encountered a bug with Dropbox not working since it was trying to acquire a file lock and failing (probably because Apple's NFS implementation was bad, or perhaps that NFS in general is bad). To Dropbox's credit, I emailed their support team and they eventually fixed the bug.
- Every client computer's DNS must point to the server computer. This actually isn't necessary if your upstream DNS assigns a fixed hostname for your server. Ours does, but the problem is that I originally configured the server to have a different hostname than its actual name. Once past the initial setup, changing the server's name is so onerous that most guides I consulted recommended doing a clean install of Mac Server with the correct hostname. By running your own DNS and pointing all client computers to your server, the server can lie to itself and its connecting clients about its own name and thus everyone is happy. Note that it's actually possible to change the hostname: during initial setup I made a typo in one of the boxes that you must enter the hostname into and in doing so created a difficult to track down bug that caused client computers to sometimes stall during login for minutes at a time. Tracking down this one involved looking at a lot of log files and noticing attempts to connect to an incorrectly-spelled host. I fixed this one by looking through all the configuration files for the misspelled name and correcting it.
- You will be terrified of restarting the server for updates. Every time I have updated the server, it refuses to work correctly in spectacular and exciting new ways. This one has probably shortened my life expectancy by a couple of years, at least.
Update 2015: Basically, I don't think using OS X server is Worth It. Thankfully Apple seems to have scaled back their server offerings so hopefully no one else is falling into this trap. Our new setup uses a dedicated network appliance (Synology NAS) to serve files, combined with several (quite beefy) shared Linux workstations. All devices can connect to the Synology NAS over NFS. The issue of having shared desktops but personal accounts is no longer a problem, since all analyses are performed on the workstations, and everyone has their own personal laptop that they used to remotely login to the shared workstations. Although this is less secure in the sense that it's possible for people to trample over each other's files, in practice this hasn't really been that big of an issue. There are separate horrors associated with accessing an NFS share on Linux systems with automount, but I'll save that for a separate post.


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Old Trafford great slams Man Utd after ex-star Danny Welbeck nets dramatic Arsenal winner
RIO FERDINAND took to social media yesterday to express his dismay at Danny Welbeck's Manchester United exit.
Welbeck, who left Old Trafford in 2014, netted a dramatic last-gasp winner for Arsenal as they closed the gap on Premier League leaders Leicester.
The England international has been out all season but headed home in the 95th-minute yesterday to boost the Gunners' title tilt.
Ferdinand's old side United meanwhile slumped to a woeful 2-1 away defeat to Sunderland leaving their top-four hopes hanging by a thread.
United have struggled in front of goal all season long, scoring the fewest from the league's top eight sides, and were left red-faced by Welbeck's late stunner.
And Ferdinand went to Twitter to vent his anger, posting: "Welbeck……. I ain't even going to start….. Happy for Welbz but how Man United let him go."
Welbeck........i aint even going to start.....happy for Welbz but how @manutd let him go������— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) February 14, 2016
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Parents should not have to bury their children. But that is what our daughter and her husband did today. Maria Dominica now rests at Mt Olivet Cemetery, under the shade of a beautiful little tree. We will all miss her terribly.
From the bottom of my heart, I thank everyone who has written to express their sympathy. I will always remember your kindness.
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5 Interview Types and How to Ace Them
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1. The Traditional Interview
What Is It?You know this interview. I know this interview. We've done it a million times. So why are we still so afraid of it?
Interviews — no matter their style — are always tough. With traditional interviews, you need to be able to answer broad-based questions in a very specific, personalized way. And to sound sincere while doing so.
You'll face questions like, "Why do you want to work here?" and "Tell us about yourself." The interviewer's goal is to identify your skills, experience and enthusiasm for the job.
The interviewer will closely follow your resume structure. He or she will probe you about the experience, education and achievements listed.
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Practice, practice, practice!
Look up some of the most common questions from traditional interviews, and write down your answers. And keep in mind that if ever you're faced with a question that is too broad, ask for clarification. For example, if the question is "Tell us about yourself," it's perfectly fair for you to reply with "What about me do you want to know?"
Often, it's helpful to practice your answers out loud. Find a friend who's willing to play "interviewer" and go through a mock interview from beginning to end.
Know your resume inside out. Think hard about the accomplishments you list, and be prepared to express what you learned through each.
And as with all interviews, prepare a handful of examples to back up every skill or quality your claim to possess. Real life examples make the difference between a vague, fluffy, might-as-well-be-made-up answer, and the winning response that gets you the job.


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I've seen it coming: the increase in the fluffy angora-type jumpers on sale in Topshop and asos, the baby pink, then the whole tartan pleated kilts. It's something that pains me to think about: The fashion of the (early-ish) noughties.
When I think noughties fashion, asides from Christina Aguilera's shameful fashion mishaps, I think of this kind of Lindsay Lohan chick flick fashion a la Mean Girls. It's pink, it's mini and it's regrettable.
What springs to mind when you think of the fashion of the noughties? Do you think this is a worthy comeback or a regrettable trend?
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Robert J. Sodaro writes:
A few months ago, Sean Howe revealed The Untold Story of Marvel Comics, wherein he gave us all a warts and all backstory of the self-styled "House of Ideas." While we thoroughly enjoyed that book, it honestly didn't so much tell us an "untold" story of Marvel's history, as it simply deepened our understanding of the events of that time and broadened our knowledge. (We already were a very active journalist in the field and before that we were a very knowledgeable fan of the history of comics, plus we began our professional career as a writer and journalist in the early '80s, being quite active in the field during much of the '80s and '90s. Hence, while Howe's book was entertaining, the material in it covered was pretty much known to us already.)
Still, for those of you who didn't have as much background knowledge of that time period as we did, we are certainly sure that you enjoyed it. Now — almost as a companion volume and prequel to Howe's tome — comes The Secret History of Marvel Comics (Fantagraphics Books) by Blake Bell and Dr. Michael J. Vassallo, that — not only gives us a completely new look at something that many of us "old timers" always knew, but actually presents us with an alternate theory of why Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko left their long-time associations with Marvel.
According to the authors, these two giants of the industry and pillars of Marvel itself probably left the company not so much because of disputes with editor Stan Lee, but because of long-standing grievances with Martin Goodman, Marvel's publisher (and Stan's Uncle). According to Bell's research Goodman, was not only a follower (he'd see a trend then flood the market with numerous imitations), but he was apparently a huge skinflint, buying art and stories low then reusing and/or repurposing them without additional compensation for the creators. He was even cited a number of times for re-issuing material without labeling it reprint, including changing characters names and titles of stories.
Goodman would also set up numerous publication companies then bankrupt them, move the purchased material over to another of his publishing companies (often in the same building in the same office space, with the same editors), so he wouldn't have to pay the authors. Bell and Vassallo now collectively theorize that it were these sketchy business practices that caused Kirby, Ditko, and so many others to walk away from Marvel, and not some dispute with Lee. For page after page of this well-written, very informative, and thoroughly entertaining book, The authors go on to point out that Goodman was more interested in making money than in either producing anything of any quality, or paying other people to produce anything that he was selling (Goodman famously once stated that fans weren't interested in quality).
In addition to all of the pre-Marvel history that Bell and Vassallo deliver, they also spotlight several of the mainstays who worked for Goodman at that time including Kirby, Joe Simon, Lee, Bill Everett, Al Jaffee, John Severin, Al Williamson, Gene Colan, Stan Drake, and several more. He also populates the book with page after page of B&W interior art and color covers of magazines and books published by the various Goodman publications. He even includes a couple of text shorts written by Stan.
Yes, this is an amazing book, as well as a wonderful addition to anyone's library who wishes to know more about this amazingly unique art form we call comics.
Robert J. Sodaro who is something of a Heroist himself, has been reviewing comicbooks for some 30 years. During that time, his reviews and articles have appeared in numerous print publications, as well as on the web.
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About Kung-fu
Martial arts were traditionally created as a means for practitioners to be able to defend themselves and their family from threats of violence. Today, there can be all sorts of reasons why someone would choose to learn kung fu: it could be a means to defend themselves, a fun way to get in shape, or simply a new hobby to take up. Whatever your reasons and motivations, Wing Chun Kung Fu can satisfy your needs.
"Kung Fu Schools and Wing Chun have been fantastic for me. I am fulfilling a life-long dream to learn a martial art. It's challenging both physically and mentally. I have the pleasure of having friends in various different martial arts and/or security based jobs, and I've always found my Wing Chun to hold up very, very well in friendly sparring, even though I am not an advanced student. When I joined Kung Fu I could barely do sit-ups or push-ups and the teachers were very kind and allowed me to progress at my own rate without ever making me feel bad about it. Now I'm rather pleased with how much stronger and more flexible I am. The same is true when it comes to learning the techniques. They are patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. If you want to train hard and learn, they will be more than happy to teach you and to help you to understand. Wing Chun is a system rather than a style, which means we fight based on a number of rules and principles as opposed to impressions of animals. These rules and principles are incredibly simple and logical, but also very deep. It is a wonderful experience to learn a new principle, and grow from being completely useless at it, to mastering it and applying it without thought. I find that the rules, principles and fighting strategy of Wing Chun have also spilled over into my every day life. I am more motivated and focused than before I began training. I have recommended Wing Chun and Kung Fu Schools to my friends before, and will continue to do so."
Our students come from a variety of different backgrounds. Young or old, Wing Chun Kung Fu has helped them in different ways. We believe that goals play a crucial part in training, be it short-term targets or longer term goals. Even a goal of becoming a martial arts instructor can be made a reality, with consistent training and progress, and with the support and guidance from the Kung Fu Schools Organization.
A History of Wing Chun
Wing Chun Kung Fu can be traced all the way back to the 1600s. Developed in the Southern Shaolin Temple in the Hunan Province in China, it is believed that Wing Chun was developed by a Buddhist nun called Ng Mui, who devised the system as a counter against the harder kung fu forms that can be mastered quickly. It is believed that she named the system after Yim Wing Chun, her first student, who used her newly acquired skills to deter unwanted suitors.
In the 1950s, Chan Wah Shun taught the system to Yip Man, who in turn taught many students, including the late Bruce Lee. The late Grandmaster Yip Man simplified the system, and is mainly responsible for the Wing Chun system as we know it today. Wing Chun flourished in Hong Kong and the late Grandmaster Yip Man passed his knowledge on to his two sons, Yip Chun and Yip Ching, as well as Wing Chun Grandmasters Leung Ting, the late Wong Shun Leung and many more.
A Quick Guide to Wing Chun
In all Wing Chun training, regardless of level, we have 4 stages that are inherent in the teaching of the system:
- Free yourself from your own strength—power comes from relaxation
- Free yourself from your opponents' strength by using correct shapes and techniques
- Use your opponents' strength against them—take them where they are trying to go
- Add your strength to that of your opponents'—help them to defeat themselves
Wing Chun is a complete self-defense system covering all 5 ranges of unarmed combat:
- Kicking – the longest unarmed range
- Punching – The most common range for self-defense
- Elbows & knees – Closer than punching range
- Stand-up grappling – Shortest unarmed range while standing
- Anti-ground fighting – Groundwork
Our teaching system constantly visits realistic self-defense situations, and adapts techniques to suit the needs of today's society. It is important to remember that Wing Chun is, first and foremost, a martial art for self-defense, not a competitive sport centered on scoring points in a sparring match.
Wing Chun is a system based on just a handful of concepts and principles, not hundreds of fixed techniques. These simple principles apply to all situations, and can be learnt by anyone, regardless of strength, stamina or overall fitness.
The Basic Wing Chun Concepts
The Centreline:
- Control this line during attack & defense
- Attach to the core (vertical central line) of the opponent
Economy of Motion:
- Small (therefore quick) direct movements
- No drawing back before strikes (it telegraphs your intentions)
- Simultaneous attack & defense
Strength vs. Strength:
- Pointless. The stronger person always wins
The 4 Basic Wing Chun Principles
- If the way is clear, go forward
- If resistance is met, stick with it
- If you encounter greater force, yield
- If the opponent withdraws, follow
Every motion in Wing Chun is an application of the above principles. It sounds simple, but in a self-defense situation, less is more. (This is one reason why firearms are so popular in some countries—Draw, Aim, Fire, all in one movement. A simple and effective solution, but one that creates many more problems than it solves!)
The complete Wing Chun system teaches total self-defense at all unarmed ranges, and includes programs on facing multiple assailants and weapons. In addition, we hold additional seminars on advanced techniques, ground fighting, sparring, and also the breathing, healing and internal health components of the art, which is called Chi Kung—the Art Of Healthy Movement.
How Wing Chun Is Taught
Learning Wing Chun Kung Fu is very much like learning a foreign language. Everything will seem odd and unfamiliar at first, especially as the Wing Chun principles are logical but not instinctive. Training is designed to turn the logical reaction into the natural one. The correct movements begin to happen automatically, so when you need Wing Chun, you'll find it there without conscious thought.
However, knowledge is not power in Wing Chun. Just knowing what you should do is not enough. The student must train with a serious attitude in order to obtain the correct reactions, and to make them instant and automatic.
When beginning your Wing Chun training, you will start with the 1st Student Grade (1SG). This takes about 8 weeks to complete, and provides you with a basic grounding in the Wing Chun system. Areas covered in 1SG include:
- Basic concepts and principles
- Basic guard and awareness of range
- Chain punching and the correct power line
- Basic kick defenses
- Stances and footwork
- Basic movement
- The beginning (Sections 1-3) of the Siu Nim Tau Form (The 'ABC' of Wing Chun)
- Pre-emptive attacks against the most common attackers: right- and left-handed.
- Basic 'what if' situations: headlocks, grips, chokes, rugby tackles, etc.
After the first few months, we are convinced that you will be better able to defend yourself. In addition you will be more relaxed, coordinated, at ease in close quarter situations, and more aware of yourself and of aggressive intent in others. The complete system of Wing Chun Kung Fu, however, cannot be taught in mere months, which is why you are then able to continue training for as long as you wish.


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I'm trying to use the abc player app to watch a tv show. It's great on the iPod, but I'd like to go through my tv. I've got a newer Sony Bravia with lots of input slots. I have the apple digital av adapter and an hdmi cable connecting the two. The tv says 720 something and a screen ratio, but all I get is audio. There is no picture.
I found old forum advice saying to turn the iPod video settings to tv out. I can't seem to find those settings on my iPod or iPad.
Can anyone help? Thanks!
P.s. we don't have a router, and we use a Verizon fivespot to get Internet service.
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Which iPod? The current generation iPod Touch?
The tv says 720 something and a screen ratio, but all I get is audio. There is no picture.
Some more "detailed" information will probably make it easier to help you.
Exactly what Input number do you have the HDMI cable plugged into?
Have you selected that input (on the TV) to be what is to be shown on the screen?
Exactly what Model Sony TV do you have?
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This at Apple.com Support might be helpful:
iOS: About Apple AV Adapter compatibility
ALso, a quick scan thru the Apple user forums indicate that others are unable to send ABC Player video to their TV's, indicating probably that this app (and ABC) does not support this.
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No where on the iTunes App Store advertisement does it say that ABC Player will play other than on a iPod or iPhone & iPad. Looks like you are stuck with those 3 devices only.
As far as I know, your only option would be to use AirPlay and mirror your iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad via an Apple TV connected to you TV. (This does work, I just tried it)
The basic information:
iPod Touch gen 4, ios 5.1
iPad gen 3, ios 5.1
Sony Bravia KDL- 26L5000 The only connection I get (for audio only) is on HDMI port 2, otherwise the screen says no connection.
Thanks Everyone! I did not read the ABC player app information carefully. I can see that it won't work the way I would like. However, I'm looking forward to trying to find other content that will work. Of course I may also rent something from iTunes.
I also appreciate the link about compatibility. I swear I searched the Apple forums and only got links for outdated threads that talked about video out, etc. I did not use the term abc player, that would have been useful!
Cheers! And thanks for the info!
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Nothing wasn't on my radar at all. And then it walked out of ALA with a Printz Honor, along with the Batchelder award for best translated novel. Suddenly it was a must-read, and that was even before I saw the summary
Set in a fictional town in Denmark, the lives of a class of seventh graders is turned upside down on the first day of school when Pierre Anthon seems to suffer an existential crisis. He stands up and declares that "nothing matters" so he isn't going to continue going to school. Instead he starts spending his day in a plum tree, pelting his former classmates alternately with plums or barbs about the uselessness of life.
So the class decides they need to prove to Pierre Anthon that there is meaning in life. They start collecting items that have meaning to them, and piling them up in an abandoned saw mill. When the heap of meaning doesn't seem to be impressive enough, the real challenge begins, as the students individually challenge each other one at a time to give up something meaningful. It starts small and simple - a pair of earrings, a pair of shoes, boxing gloves - before quickly escalating into hair, pets, adoption certificates and beyond.
The writing in this is just devastating and absolutely beautiful. The design is also top notch, as space is used with great effect. Every couple of chapters there's a page where Agnes foreshadows or drops a bomb on the reader that is only a line or two long and centered in the middle of the page. It's like a punch to the gut. Nothing good comes from of these pages.
Agnes is an excellent choice for a narrator. She is at once an outsider and a complicit accessory to the collection of meaning - her tribute is made fairly early so she gets off relatively easily, but she also plays a part in ramping up the escalation. She has a somewhat distant voice, and about halfway through she starts unexpectedly engaging in silly word play that made me wonder if a psychotic break was imminent. And then there's her aforementioned empty pages. An excellent and haunting choice.
The number one comparison this book seems to elicit is to Lord of the Flies, and I have to admit I haven't actually read that one. But from what I've heard, the comparisons are accurate. "The Lottery" is another one, though at least the violence in this one is explained, if no less senseless. It's not a happy book. I had to put the book down a couple of times, just for a moment to compose myself, as the tributes to the heap of meaning escalated. This is a book that will haunt its readers, and it's no wonder it was showered with multiple awards this year.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Review: Nothing by Janne Teller, translated by Martin Aitken
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Labels: awards, best read in 2011, denmark, first person, identity, printz award, school, violence, young adult
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Iran's newly-elected President meets with outgoing Ahmadinejad
June 18 - Iranian President-elect Hassan Rohani met with outgoing President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for talks on the upcoming transition of power. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: President-elect Hassan Rohani held talks with outgoing President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Tuesday on beginning a transition of power. Ahmadinejad said his government was ready to share its experience with the president-elect and handover responsibility to the next administration. Rohani, who has held out the prospect of better relations between Iran the world, including the US, said the two had exchanged views on current issues Iran faces. He added two people would be appointed to act as points of contact between his and Ahmadinejad's administration during the transition period. Rohani's new government will be formed after his inauguration in August. The moderate cleric has said his administration would "revive ethics and constructive interaction with the world through moderation".


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The E2 metal pillar range are robust, vandal resistant and manufactured to a very high quality. These metal enclosures have a design that incorporates flush fitting hinges and hidden ventilation yet it provides an ingress protection rating of IP65. The door lends itself easily to lock customisation, while the neat radius corners create a quality design that looks timeless on any street.
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Vandal resistant
Flush fitting doors
Fabricated from 3mm mild steel
Variety of locking mechanisms
Plinth mounted or surface / wall mounting available
Radiused corners eliminates sharp edges
Fully lined door aperture
IP65 Rated door seal with IP42 ventilator
Hot dipped galvanised finish to BS EN ISO 1461
Standard locks supplied are Cam locks, Compresion Tri-lock, Barrel Lock,
O Lock and Tri Cam Lock, others available on request.
Fitted with back board made from 12 mm external grade plywood.
Stainless steel earth terminal and earth strap between cabinet and door.
Heavy duty door hinges secured with stainless steel pins and nylon bushes.
EDPM Door seal 20 mm wide x 10 mm thick.
Galvanised as standard.
In addition we offer a galvanised and textured painted finish, available in the following colours Grey RAL 7031, Black RAL 9005 or Green BS 4800 14C 39.
Quotations for other RAL numbers upon request.
Special sized pillar to almost any size required.
5 mm Galvanised steel version available on selected models.
Available pre-wired if requested.
Stainless Steel version available.
Doors available with ventilation grills.
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|H 640mm x W 240mm
|Plant Depth
|Door Opening
|W 210mm
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Bub wasn't feeling great the night before, so the boys and I left the hotel at the crack of dawn. We walked off the property and immediately onto the beach. We had hotel towels, a cooler with milk and fruit, and a box of cereal. Breakfast on the beach, baby!
Even better were the turtle trails! I noticed this the day before while on my run. There were lots of squared marked on the beach with 3-foot high sticks, cautionary ribbon, and signs. These squares are turtle nest sites! We were visiting during the height of egg-laying season. How exciting! Volunteers comb the beach during the night and keep an eye out for female sea turtles coming ashore. After she lays her eggs and goes back to the beach, the volunteers will mark the area. Everyone knows not to mess with the area. I was happy to see that people actually respected these sites.
See those scoop-y looking indentations with the smoother section in the middle just to the side of Meatball? That's the path that Mrs. Turtle took back to the sea after laying little Timmy Turtle in his nest to hatch. It was quite an educational morning. Plus, how often do us land lubbers get to have breakfast on the beach?
The last time we were in Florida (in this exact same area), I was the only one to climb the Ponce De Leon light tower. The boys were too little to care, and Bub was having none of it. This time was different. The boys were actually interested in the displays – especially the lens exhibit – and we spent the afternoon on the grounds. It was so much fun.
See that bathtub and sink? These are exactly the same as the tub/sink that are still in the house where I grew up.
Then, we climbed to the top of the lighthouse. We = me and the boys. Bub was, again, having none of it. There were about 300 steps, and we counted every one. The view from the top was beautiful.
Monday, November 10, 2014
Florida 2013: Part 8: breakfast on the beach and lighthouse
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This is a throwback to 2009's Great British Menu when Glynn Purnell produced a dish that ended up on the final menu, Monkfish Masala. I had a dish similar to this when visiting Purnell's restaurant a couple of years ago. The monkfish was cooked the same way, sous-vide after being salt-brined and served with slow braised beef and lentils and confit parsnip. The dish was the best of our tasting menu on the day and ever since then I've been waiting for the recipe for just how they got the fish so good that day.
You have to love Glynn's humour, in this book you will come across anecdotes from his kitchen life including such tales as a threatening to pinch a chef's privates with a live lobster and a family member having an unfortunate reaction to liquorice. All spiced up with some typically foul kitchen language, it's a right laugh. Of course there's recipe's - and decent one's at that.
Starting off the recipe requires some step's in advance. To make the pickled carrots you have to begin a week or two in advance by adding a blend of spices to vegetable oil and then drying carrot slices in the oven. I decided to cut the carrots into strips as they appear in the book which resulted in a drying time of just over an hour in a 90C oven. Lower temperatures I guess can take overnight dependant on the size of your carrot slices. The dried carrots then go into the oil and spice mixture and sit in the fridge (being short on time I placed my carrots in for 2 days).
Monkfish seems to appear in the shops/fishmonger's one minute and be gone the next, its not a fish that's going to win any beauty contests so maybe that's why....luckily though Aldi are clever enough to realise the demand for monkfish in my life and have began to stock fresh fillets, go get some! These fillets are quickly covered in rock salt to draw out the moisture and firm the flesh then the salt gets washed off with the fillets wrapped up in a cloth and placed in the fridge to dry further making it ideal for roasting.
Once the fish had rested in the fridge I dusted it in tandoori masala spice powder that was lurking in my cupboard. Glynn uses his own spice mix containing a mixture of various spices ground up in a spice grinder which sadly I don't own. The fillets were then sealed in a sous-vide bag and left in the fridge until the time came to cook.
Monkfish under pressure
Coconut prep - yes really!
Coconut strips
With the sous-vide set to 63C the fish goes in to cook for 11 minutes giving an incredible texture and sweetness with barely a hint of 'fishy' taste. The other components were the garnishes, which can be made within the last twenty minutes. Remember that advert from the 90's for the chocolate bar 'Bounty' where the coconut fall's from the tree onto the sand and cracks open? Well it's a shame it doesn't happen in real life! This coconut wasn't letting me in, after drilling holes (yes, with a drill) in the base and letting the water out, I attacked it with a meat cleaver, a heavy knife and even a rolling pin, without joy. A final smash on the kitchen floor finally prised the shell open and allowed the flesh to be sliced thinly on a mandolin.
Staying with the coconut theme I set about making the reduced coconut cream which involved reducing coconut milk flavoured with kaffir lime leaf and salt until thick. While that was happening I got on with the spiced lentils which is similar to a traditional Indian Dahl with flavours of chilli, coriander and lime added it was delicious and very fragrant.
Spiced lentils
Coconut cream
Roasting monkfish
All that was left to do was to toast some of the coconut slices, leaving some in their fresh state for colour and alternate texture and roast the monkfish briefly in a hot pan with a little butter. To plate, the lentils go on surrounded by the monkfish and a pool of the coconut cream topped with the fresh coriander, pickled carrots and coconut strips.
The final plate
Love, love, love sous-vide cooked fish. The texture was just the same as in the restaurant, so good. The lentils were spicy and provided a great base for the dish, bringing it together. On a slight negative I do wish that I'd followed instruction to leave the carrots for two weeks as the texture was still a bit crunchy but tasted great. It's not such a bad dish to put together and well worth the time invested in the fish preparation in particular, definitely a process I will be using again. The coconut strips and the tandoori coating on the monkfish give a smokey element to the dish which completes it beautifully. All in all a very good fish course.


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You must go like her FB page and follow her blog because she is sweet and generous aaaand makes great polishes! I'm excited about every.single.item and polish here!!!!
Yes, that's a Lynn you see! Happy Holo-Daze, a Color Club Green Holo, chocolates, a Sally Snowman, Sunnys Miracle cuticle balm in Christmas Cookie, Girly Bits Eggnoggaholic, Gingersnap cookie lipbalm, and - LOOK at those minis - 6 of her own creations!!!!!! I love them all and can't wait to show you every one.
Today, tomorrow, Friday, AND Saturday, I am going to show you 4 of 6 of my fabulous Blue Eyed Girl Lacquers!!!!!!
Today, tomorrow, Friday, AND Saturday, I am going to show you 4 of 6 of my fabulous Blue Eyed Girl Lacquers!!!!!!
This is Santa Baby:
There are fine silver, green, and red glitters, bigger red and green hexes, and an occasional white heart. See the heart on my pointer finger? Look at that instead of my cuticles, mmkay? :)
I cannot find her store and I am going to email and ask if she has one, but among the prize items, she included some of her own creations!!
This is 3 coats of Santa Baby by itself! The formula is perfect, the glitters are evenly distributed and require zero fishing or placement. I added a coat of Seche and it was perfectly smooth!
Find Wishes of A Blue Eyed Girl on:
Her Blog
And I have more beauties to show you soon!!


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Blog Business: Hiatus (August 4th – September 7th)
Over the last two years, Pop! Goes The Reader has become my pride and joy. I'm not ashamed to admit that I've dedicated countless hours and funds in order to make this the best blog I possibly can and to create a small corner of the internet that is all my own. The last thing I would ever want is for blogging to become something I do out of obligation or something I grow to resent. That said, I'm afraid that if I don't allow myself to take a small break now, that's precisely what will happen. It's time to take a step back. To refill the creative well. To rediscover the joy and put aside the stress and obligation. To take care of myself. In short? It's time for a hiatus.
There's nothing that I'm more passionate about than discussing the books I've read (and adored) and nothing that brings me more joy than collaborating with authors, publishers, and bloggers in order to help readers discover the perfect book for them. I would love to organize and host more events like Her Story: Ladies In Literature and 'Tis The Season: Authors Talk Holidays and in the weeks ahead I hope that I'll finally have the time and energy to brainstorm new ideas and do just that. I'm currently working on two burgeoning concepts – Middle Grade Madness and The Spooky, Scary Spectacular in October – and I couldn't be more excited at the prospect of having the opportunity to develop them more completely.
I'll see you on September 7th! Until then, you can always find me on Twitter (@Pop_Reader) or email me at [email protected]!
8 responses to "Blog Business: Hiatus (August 4th – September 7th)"
I'm really, really, really proud of you for making this decision. I know we talk a lot about self-care but we're the two who are least likely to actually do it. So I'm glad you've made this step.
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You've been so amazing at taking care of all of us for so long. I'm glad you're taking care of you for a change.
Have a wonderful break! 🙂 I hope it is restful and rejuvenating and you come back feeling energized.
I can't wait to read your new features upon your return! I hope you enjoy your hiatus. The blogosphere will be a sad place in your absence!
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I will miss your posts, but I think a break sounds wonderful! I'm a firm believer in people taking a break at least once, whether it's a few days or months. It really does help refill the creative well. I hope it helps you, in just that, and in re-energizing yourself so you can come back stronger and with renewed joy. 🙂
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Enjoy your time away! I hope it inspires some great creativity! oxo
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Have a great reprieve from the blogging world. See you when you get back 🙂
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Hi Jen,
It is good to take a break! You have a lovely blog, so when you get back… Please check out the Blogger Recognition Award I nominated you for!
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I like your blog style and opinions. Thank you!
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75 g/3 oz self-raising (self-rising)
5 ml/1 tsp baking powder
A pinch of salt
1 egg
175 g/6 oz caster (superfine) sugar
15 ml/1 tbsp oil
5 ml/1 tsp lemon essence (extract)
6 egg whites
50 g/2 oz icing (confectioners') sugar, sifted
75 ml/5 tbsp lemon curd
300 ml double (heavy) cream
10 ml/2 tsp grated lemon rind
Mix the flour, baking powder and salt.
Beat the egg until thick and lemon-colored, then slowly beat in 50 g/2
oz of the caster sugar until pale and creamy. Beat in the oil and
lemon essence. In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until they form
soft peaks, then gradually beat in the remaining caster sugar until
the mixture holds stiff peaks. Fold the egg whites into the oil, then
fold in the flour. Spoon into a greased and lined 30 x 20 cm/12 x 8 in
Swiss roll tin (jelly roll pan) and bake in a preheated oven at
190°0/375°F/gas mark 5 for 10 minutes until springy to the touch.
Cover a clean tea towel (dish cloth) with a sheet of greaseproof
(waxed) paper and dust with the icing sugar, then invert the cake on
to the towel. Remove the lining paper, trim the edges and run a knife
about 2.5 cm/ 1 in in from the short edge, cutting half-way through
the cake. Roll up the cake from the cut edge. Leave to cool.
Unroll the cake and spread with lemon curd. Whisk the cream until
stiff, and stir in the lemon rind. Spread over the lemon curd, then
roll up the cake again. Chill before serving.
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