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Just a note about the book depository
I have been happily shopping at the book depository for a while now. Being in the UK books do take 10-14days to arrive but the prices are good and the postage is free so when they sent me an email about signing up as an affiliate I did. The link over there —> in the side bar will take you straight to the book depository and anything you buy I will make a small commission on (doesn't cost you anything extra). So please feel free to click and shop. I think it is safe from Brett to mention here that I just put in a birthday order for him (his bday is August) for a lego ideas book, a harry potter time turner, a harry potter 'fantastic beasts and where to find them' book and a novel for me. The whole lot came to under $50. Have some stuff in my 'wishlist' for xmas presents too.
sorry about the advertising but thought I best explain the little ad in the side bar!
So it's payday and I'm almost broke again now but all the bills have been paid – have got Brett's bday presents sorted and have money put aside for Owens and Coreys – taking advantage of the toy sales at kmart and bigW. Corey is at the zoo with school today – hopefully the sunny weather stays and he has a ball despite the cold – at least they are going this time – last time it was postponed due to heavy rain. Brett and Owen are going rock climbing with cubs on Wednesday….can't believe that term 2 is almost over and we are about to start holidays again!
Well I think its time for lunch now (bought myself a little handful of marina mix as a treat today so having that with some pasta – yum).
Life is a funny adventure
wow I have been so very slack about this blog so here is a quick catch up on my life right now…
Firstly, I've now been off my antidepressants for 3 weeks – I clean forgot to take them for a week and a half and then suddenly realised that I was still feeling good…great even…so I'm off them and its all good.
Which leads me to the next bit…I'm happy. Yes I have days when the kids drive me nuts, when I get overwhealmed by housework and knee high grass, when I'm stressed about money or broken down cars or life in general…..but overall I am happier than I can remember being in a very long time.
The boys are going along nicely although Brett seems to think the world has it in for him at the moment – I do hope that improves soon. He had a horror week last week but I have decided the best thing is to start fresh this week and hope we can improve things.
Lee and his son Ryan came on holidays with us up to Loxton and Adelaide for a couple of weeks. Was great to be able to introduce my man to my family – was even better to see that they all got on well (never really doubted that they would)!
I have finished another unit at unit (intro Indigenous studies unit) – still awaiting marks of course for the last two assignments but the first do I did well so should be all ok. I've also just (yesterday) started my new unit – Psychology of Wellbeing (positive psychology) which sounds really interesting and I am looking forward to getting stuck in (who knows maybe I can find something to help with Brett's attitude to life in the learning materials). It's my first level 2 psych unit so will be interesting to see if I can maintain my good grades.
This next couple of months I will be on a mission to get the house tidied and some repairs/maintence done too as we are looking at some massive changes to our lives….a new home and two additions to our family (Lee and Ryan). So hoping to see a big FOR SALE sign going up in a few months time – ideal time for the move would be at the end of the year as there is a good chance that the kids will have to change schools.
So there you have it life is good (mostly) and I am oh so blessed and happy!
What happened to the holidays?
School is back tomorrow! What happened to the holidays? They flew right past so quickly! So just so you all know that I'm still in the land of the living here is a quick summary of what we got up to….
Ditched the playroom and gave Owen his own bedroom – still getting them all cleared out of crap and sorted….new curtains/blinds will hopefully be up in a week or two. I still need to replace Bretts broken tallboy (Corey opened the drawers and used it for a ladder and broke it). Owen having his own room also led to another plus – he has his own dirty wash basket and has now (for a month) been responsible for doing his own washing, so far he hasn't run out of clean clothes….am proud of my boy.
Discovered that I actually CAN start a lawnmower….bought one – it's orange and it is pretty easy to start and doing a good job…am gradually taming the overgrown grass and reclaiming my yard.
Saw lots of Lee and his son Ryan over the holidays – mostly at his place. Not having enough seats in the car means we can't just hop in the car and hit the road…
And the exciting news – yesterday I found an ad on gumtree selling a dickie seat for $200 – a good one with 2 seats and retractable seatbelts. Am going to pick it up on Friday morning and then it will be fitted into the back of the wagon and we will have wheels and be able to go places all 6 of us!
Uni is plodding along – 4 weeks left til the exam (assignment due on Monday week) not enjoying this unit at all (info systems) looking forward to the new one (aboriginal culture).
I'm informed it is time for an update….
so here it is….
ok where were we…..
on fireworks….it wasn't happening so let it go…..then a couple of weeks ago I met someone new, we chatted easily all afternoon it was comfortable….I went for a DVD night…we spent a lot of time together on the weekend…its still new but it feels good so far.
Owen and Corey had birthdays this weekend. Corey had a hungry jacks party (with about 15 kids) and Owen had a Wii party at Dads (with his 3 mates)….we have had an explosion of toys!
Looking forward to catching up with Mum and Dad on the weekend in Bendigo but lots to do before then including an assignment due in 2 weeks on my birthday….don't want to be up all night stressed that day so must get a wriggle on with it.
so sorry it's a brief update…but it has been (as always) hectic – looking forward to going back down to one unit again after exams in early December.
a quick update…
Things are travelling along, house/yard is still a disaster but…
Uni – two new units just started (full time again for the next 13 weeks)today officially. Intro to Psych 2 & Analysis of Variance (another stats unit). I am actually really looking forward to them and have down the first two weeks work for psych already (they opened the units up over the weekend so I had time to get a headstart). The first essay for psych is about online friendships so really keen to get stuck into it (the hard bit will be leaving out personal experience and only including stuff from peer reviewed papers)! Have done my research and had a pile of articles printed and binded ready for me to start reading and highlighting and scribbling notes in the margins!
Owen – had an update with his teacher and the Austism group co-ordinator at school today. He is travelling well but we are going to look at getting him on a mental health plan. We've had increasing aggression at home – nothing alarming but it was suggested we get onto it a bit early as life gets harder for kids with aspergers going into the next couple of years so wouldn't hurt to have a visit or two with a pscyhologist to help with things along the way. His teacher is most impressed with his manners and general behaviour though so thats great.
Brett & Corey have parent teacher interviews next week.
the fireworks? well maybe there is more than first thought as an SMS brings a smile to my face….will take it slow and see how it goes but so far so good.
are you impressed…two updates in the space of a week?
Best, Worst & Funniest…
A couple of years ago I mentioned at school that getting any news out of the kids about what happened at school was sometimes like pulling teeth. I was given three little laminated cards with smiley faces and a brief instruction sheet for a little dinner time game called best, worst and funniest. The instructions and the cards (which had smiley face, sad face & laughing face) have long since disappeared and yet Best, Worst & Funniest remains a regular part of our day and is usually instigated by the boys. The basic idea is that you go around the table and say
"The best thing that happend to me today was……" then the worst and to ensure you finish on a good night then the funniest. The things the kids have told me as a result of this silly little game is amazing. And not always directly what is said but often the conversation that it leads to.
Today the best thing that happened to Owen, Brett and Corey was their dinner (spinach and riccotta filled pasta with a carbonara sauce), for me it was that Owen cooked the dinner (I helped but he did most of it).
and when it came to the worst thing (we did the weekend as Owen was at a cub sleepover last night and we were out for dinner so didn't play)….gotta love Owen's worst thing……"nothing….I had a perfect weekend"……gotta love that!
and the other exciting news …….*insert drumroll here* BRETT can tie his own shoelaces!!!!!! well done Brett!
and of course also looking forward to lunch tomorrow with my cousin who has just moved from Perth to Victoria (about an hour from here) and whom I haven't seen in 15 years!
and with that I will say goodnight.
my poor neglected blog
sorry blog I kinda left you all alone for a while.
So where are we now. Spending way too much time on facebook and even just reading the news online and not enough on housework, trying to get some more motivation.
My study – I got a distinction for my first psych assignment and the second one has just been handed in. I have done all the online tests for the unit so just have the exam to go on the 3rd September – of course I am a little bit behind in my reading. The chapter I am supposed to be reading atm is on motivation and it talks a lot about depression and eating, not exercising and generally about being overweight and not acting to do stuff about it….I'm struggling – perhaps because it is just a little bit close to home – motivation is my biggest issue at the moment.
Owen – got a B for reading, his teacher is really impressed with his reading at the moment (reading at a 3rd grade level whilst in grade 2). The rest of his report was pretty good, just the 'normal' paying attention issues and social issues for him. He had an eye test and it turns out his eyes are under a lot of strain as his eyesight really isn't very good (worse than first thought – they put drops in to double check). So he is getting new glasses shortly, stronger ones and I've decided to fork out the extra $100 for a pair of transistion lenses for him as I feel he would benefit from the sun protection – particuarly on long drives (to Adelaide etc).
Brett – got a D for writing – it is all down to his lack of muscle tone in his arms and we are doing all we can to improve it and help him to work on it. His cutting skills are much improved and his swim teacher has commented on his improved muscle strength so hopefully that will all come along.
Corey – is driving me nuts lately! Tantrums all day and carrying on at bedtime, he is testing his boundries big time. But at the same time I'd say my favourite part of the day is when he gets up and climbs into bed with me for a good morning cuddle in the morning and tells me he loves me. Cute, adorable little monster he is!
Zero (the cat) is legal now – he has been microchipped and registered. Next on the agenda is to have him desexed – hope he forgives me for that one (coming soon). I think I will try to book him in so that it is done on a friday when the kids go to Dads so he gets a lot of peace for a few days.
so thats me – gotta go help out with kinder fundraising stuff shortly. It would seem that I am in charge of fundraising as well as acting secretary atm as our secretary is going to resign and everyone appears to be too busy to do anything…..someone has to.


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OK, yesterday I was feeling it on the food thing. I was also really cranky and wanted nothing more than to go buy a pastry. But I didn't. and I feel proud. Also, I am feeling so lazy (and recovering from crazy other things in life) that we might not make it to the store today. Something with eggs for dinner it is!
So here is the lowdown for the next week:
Week two: Possessions.
In this week we will focus on both clothing and possessions. Focusing on reducing our clothes allows us to be free from the tyranny of fashion and trying to impress people. Focusing on reducing our possessions will allow us to de-clutter our lives and highlight what we truly need to live in the kingdom of God. Set aside extra time in this week to go through your house and be prepared to get rid of a lot! As we reduce our possessions we should also look to a future where re-using, recycling, and doing without becomes our new normal. Stuff will never make us happy.
Since this is not only about living a more simple life but also doing with less so that others can have more, we would like to do a community garage sale at the end of Lent with all the proceeds going directly to help establish a safe house for children coming out of trafficking in Haiti. If garage sales aren't your thing, feel free to donate to a women's shelter or a local clothing closet or better yet–give it to people you know that are in need.
Update: If you live in the Portland area, Haley has graciously offered her place for the garage sale. We are thinking the weekend of Spring Break (the 24th-25th). Contact us for more details!
Practical Fasts:
Sort through your clothes (and your families clothes) and reduce by ⅓-½. There is no need to hoard when so many people in America are struggling to clothe their families. Think about what really fits you and what you actually wear (not what you want to wear).
Make a commitment to not buy new clothes for the week (or, for the rest of Lent).
Note: If you do choose to purchase clothes between now and Lent, consider shopping at thrift stores.
Do not buy any new possessions this week.
Commit to weed through your possessions. Tackle different areas on different days. If at all possible, save items for a garage sale. Areas to target include:
Prayer Focus:
Pray for the church to become less materialistic, and pray for Christ's rule and reign in our hearts. Pray for our gospel to become bigger than success, and pray that we would get to know our less fortunate brothers and sisters.
Resources: (AKA things that have helped me mutiny against "stuff")
The Corporation (a documentary that will change the way you shop. Guaranteed).
A Better World Shopper (click here for the website). (A great resource for finding out what is a sweatshop and what isn't)
Clothes Off my Back clothing closet (A clothes closet my mom started to help the community in Park Rose. If you don't want to mess with a garage sale, this would be a great place to donate your clothes! E-mail me at email@example.com if you would like more info).
What are your resources? What are you excited about for this week? What makes you nervous?


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A-Rod's latest drama allegedly involves a double dose of hookers
At last, proof of why Alex Rodriguez is the player and person he is. The truth lies in a classic movie trilogy, The Godfather.
According to the New York Post, A-Rod stars in an upcoming book, "House of Outrageous Fortune: Fifteen Central Park West, The World's Most Powerful Address." In it, the author tells of A-Rod's own power and outrageousness.
A building worker claimed of the ever-troubled Yankees star, who lived in the building in 2010 "He got hookers all the time. Usually two at a time, two times a week."
Seems like the application of a new meaning to the term "double-dipping."
Hookers, two at a time?
Sounds familiar, like a weaker brother easily set up and taken advantage of: Fredo Corleone. Every once in a while, a guy like Moe Greene had to "straighten him out."
And if A-Rod is Fredo, who is Michael?
You know, the guy who's attracted A-list stars without paying for them his entire life. The alpha-dog on America's premier franchise. The one whose team A-Rod plays on and not the other way around.
Derek Jeter.
Derek/Michael is also the guy who has five rings, but only one in the 10 years since A-Rod showed up. And the guy who probably can't count on A-Rod being around next year, if Major League Baseball's suspension holds up on appeal.


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I started by reading tutorials about writing games. In general it's very hard to find a good tutorial about game writing. Game development, like any other technical activity is about layers of knowledge - you begin with some simple functions that do only one thing, but you organize them into bigger structures that can provide complicated results. Most tutorials contain only the basic steps, but tell you nothing about the upper layers. The best tutorial about game writing I found is Philip Hanna's CSC207. It's a university course, and contains many good examples, as well as the game engine written in Java. The engine is written in a very generic way. It allows you to start your own project, but it's never optimized for it - so sooner or later it forces you to write your own engine - but at that time you already know what you want and how to achieve it. Very good teaching trick Mr Hanna!
I started my game using Philip Hanna's engine. At the beginning I really liked writing in Java. It was much faster to write than in C or C++. But after a while I became fed up with it - I had to create getter/setter methods for every variable, and the code was hard to change or read. Later I learned some tricks in the Eclipse IDE which helped a lot - automated refactoring and getter/setter creators. But I still wasn't happy with it. Then I found Python.
Python is probably the best language for hobbyists out there - it's fun to use, reasonably fast (at least I think so), and with quite good support. At the beginning Python webpage scared me off because there is some new version of Python 3.0 coming out, and no library works with it. But then I realised that nobody uses it yet, and everything works with Python 2.6 (it's a risky idea to make language backward incompatible).
I decided to start with Pygame - a library which is basically a binding to SDL library written in C. I read some basic tutorials, and started to port my earlier Java code to Python - mostly that meant holding DEL button for a long, long time. Python code is much shorter and easier to read than Java code (however some things are longer - like always including "self" as the first argument to a class method).
Below is a main class of my game - its temporary nickname is Towers :) :
- #File: game.py
- #Author: MW
- import pygame, sys,os
- from pygame.locals import *
- from map import Map
- from input import Input
- # Uncomment the lines below to enable profiling
- #import profile
- #import pstats
- if not pygame.font: print 'Warning, fonts disabled'
- if not pygame.mixer: print 'Warning, sound disabled'
- class Game:
- def __init__(self,width=800,height=600):
- self._running = True
- self.screen = None
- self.screen_width = width
- self.screen_height = height
- def game_init(self):
- pygame.init()
- self.screen = pygame.display.set_mode((self.screen_width, self.screen_height))
- pygame.key.set_repeat(200,50)
- pygame.display.set_caption('Game')
- self.input = Input()
- self.map = Map(self,self.input,100,100)
- self.clock = pygame.time.Clock()
- def game_input(self):
- self.input.set_events(pygame.event.get())
- if self.input.get_event(QUIT):
- sys.exit()
- def game_update(self):
- self.map.update()
- def game_render(self):
- self.map.render()
- pygame.display.update()
- def main_loop(self):
- self.game_init()
- while True:
- self.time_passed = self.clock.tick(60)
- self.game_input()
- self.game_update()
- self.game_render()
- if __name__ == "__main__":
- towers = Game()
- towers.main_loop()
- # Comment 1 line above and uncomment the lines below to enable profiling
- #profile.run('import game; towers.main_loop()', 'profile.tmp')
- #p = pstats.Stats('profile.tmp')
- #p.sort_stats('cumulative').print_stats(10)
Python allows for both object-oriented and procedure-oriented programming, but my code is rather oo-way. The object of the Game class is created in the if statement at the end of the file. After that the main_loop method is called. At first it calls game_init method and initializes Pygame objects: display and clock. It also creates input object which is a wrapping over Pygame's event module, and map object which contains the rest of the game. Then it loops infinitely through three methods: game_input, game_update and game_render. Such design separates game logic (game_update) from gathering player input and displaying the game on the screen.
So much writing and code still does nothing, but that's the beauty of the OOP - you don't need to know what's inside the object (the implementation) to write a proper code.


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Model: Pocket Sport Tights (View all Pocket Sport Tights reviews)
Category: English Casual Apparel
Purchase: I've wanted to try this style, but unfortunately they were always slightly beyond my budget. However, I won this particular pair of Kerrits pocket tights in an Ebay auction at what I considered to be a reasonable price. I am an endurance rider and as part of the ride, we carry a vet card that must be available for the vet immediately upon entering the vet check or at the finish line. The pocket tights seemed like the perfect choice.
Likes: This particular pair of tights arrived right before our first ride of the season, so I saved them for that occasion. The pockets were not only deep enough for my vet card, (which I used to carry in my sports bra!) but as there is a pocket on each leg, I could also stash my Power Bar, chapstick, trail map, cell phone and sunscreen! Still room left over for my sunglasses if I needed to carry them!
Dislikes: There is not one darn thing I don't like about these tights!! I wish I could afford every color! They are certainly worth every penny.
Quality: Construction quality is typical of the Kerrits brand, can you say EXCELLENT?!! My tights have been washed about once per week for the past 6 months, they've completed many, many miles and hours on the trail and they still look like new! They are a deep orchid color and it has not faded one bit. They are also quite flattering, and trust me, feeling good about your figure in skin tight breeches is ALWAYS a good thing!
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As default of sovereign debt becomes a growing realistic possibility among numerous nations, establishing legal precedent in Elliott Management's fight with Argentina appears to be a more pressing concern of fellow sovereigns.
Three sovereign governments – France, Brazil and Mexico – will file amicus curiae briefs with the U.S. Supreme Court supporting Argentina's appeal of a lower court decision, according to a report in Fin Alternatives.
The dispute between the government of Argentina and Elliott dates back to the country's 2001 default on $80 billion in privately held debt. In 2005, several years after the default, the Argentina government offered bondholders, including Elliott, a deal worth approximately 27 cents on the dollar with upside tied to future growth. Nearly three quarters of investors took the deal, but Elliott was among the holdouts and Argentina has vowed not to re-issue the offer.
"Violation of sovereign immunity" claims Argentina
Argentina is expected to appeal lower court decisions, which ordered it to pay bondholders after the 2002 default. The dispute between the government of Argentina and Elliott dates back to the country's 2001 default on $80 billion in privately held debt. Argentina is arguing that the rulings violate its sovereign immunity and could complicate future debt restructurings so as to favor bondholders, a concern of the three sovereign countries but an issue that impacts most of the world's government bond insurers. The US, however, is not anticipated to back Argentina when it appears in court.
Elliott charges Argentina with scoring political points but vanquishing the rule of law
"When a country such as Argentina thinks that it can save money and score political points with its citizens by eschewing the rule of law and paying whatever it wants to pay, to whomever it wants to pay it, and whenever it feels like paying, the inevitable result is that the society is harmed and ultimately impoverished to a much greater extent than any benefit derived from its defiance," Paul Singer said in a letter to investors dated December 31, 2013. "Those citizens who are most ardent about the populist flavor of their government's lawless behavior usually experience the greatest suffering in the aftermath."
Attempts by Elliott to seize assets get personal with Argentina's president
The war between Elliott and Argentina is nothing new. In addition to attempting to seize the plane of Argentina's president, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, during a fueling stop, it impounded an Argentine Navy vessel. Elliott has been fighting the Argentine government in court in a battle over its fund's $2.5 billion exposure.


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Ahhh, i have fallen in love in junk! With a limited budget I'm forced to get a little creative and i'm loving the challenge. I never imagined i would become so obsessed with secondhand things, but not only am i seeing the beauty in recycled pieces, but I'm actually preferring them to new. New things seem so cold to me now. I love the warmth and character found in older objects. Hopefully this new attitude will apply to myself as I get older!!
This old piece was an aquarium stand in its former life. I've added some vintage sheet music to fill the void where the tank would have sat and i plan on getting a nice thick sheet of glass to cover the top. This will be perfect as a desk in the one of the rooms. A bargain at $70. I should add that my sister Amy gave me the idea for this one…..she is so clever and creative.
I love the colours in these old sheets of musics that i found in a secondhand shop. I've put them into frames for preservation.
Now these guys were obviously attached to a deer in a former life. And no, we are not hunters!! The males shed these every 12months after the mating season. Apparently it is rare to find a matching pair unbroken. We bought them from a local shop in Millthorpe and we LOVE them. Not sure what we are going to do with them yet. Maybe hang them above the fireplace or on a wall somewhere. Until we decide they'll remain a centre piece for our table at home.


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Customers from Australia has bought a small inflatable bounce house with slide with the best prices for their indoor entertainment center in Beston Inflatables. And this small inflatable jumping house is mainly designed for kids to have great fun there. It always attracts a lot of kids to jump and slide in the inflatable bouncer slide. The size of this bounce combos is 4m*4m*2.6m and the main colors are composed of red, yellow and blue. This bounce house with slide is manufactured with 100% Upper High Quality PVC Tarpaulin and it is produced with advanced technique, making it long-lasting. Besides, it can improve the entertainment center business by investing with little fund.
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Touch the Top of the World: A Blind Man's Journey to Climb Farther Than the Eye Can See By Erik Weihenmayer
The amazing story of a blind man who looses his sight as a child and goes on to accomplish his dreams and conquer McKinley, Kilimanjaro, Everest and Polar Circus. An inspiration for us all.
The true story of a 24-hour period on Everest, when members of three separate expeditions were caught in a battle against hurricane-force winds, exposure, and the effects of altitude. This storm came at the end of the worst single-season death toll in the peak's history.
Touching the Void by Joe Simpson
Joe Simpson & his climbing partner, Simon Yates, had achieved the summit before the first disaster struck. This book is an account of the ascent of the 21,000ft Siula Grande peak (Peruvian Andes) and all the associated events and psychological traumas they had to overcome.
Dark Shadows Falling by Joe Simpson
An excellent look at the increasing tragedies on the world's loftiest peaks. As more people can and do take to the world's most treacherous peaks, is the death toll and rate of disaster just looming ever higher?
Based on medical science, this book sets out the genetics, diet and exercise that allow us to perform at our peak. Stroud employs an anecdotal form, describing individual feats of survival and athletic prowess that illustrate the way the body functions at its best. This book is an inspiration.
Superb book that's interesting as well as educational. What could your body really do if you put it to the test in extreme conditions and what is medically possible? This book tells you what is really possible in all extremes.
Shadows on the Wasteland By Mike Stroud
This book is a fascinating account of the experiences of Fiennes and Stroud as they journeyed on foot across Antarctica in 1993. It describes how the pair overcame psychological and physical stress and unpredictable weather to emerge at the other side.
The story of Chris McCandless, a college graduate who in 1992 walked deep into the Alaskan wilderness and whose SOS note and emaciated corpse were found four months later. What makes some people leave civilisation behind and head for the solitude of the wilderness?
An extraordinary tale of survival and rescue in the southern ocean. When you read this book you can see why it gets a five star rating from everyone on Amazon who has read it.
New Toughness Training for Sports
Loehr discusses developing mental, physical, and psychological toughness through evaluationg your weaknesses, developing strategies for turning them into strengths. He teaches how to keep a training log & has a variety of ideas for developing yourself into an athlete who can play at the top of their game.
The Munros-Scotland's Highest Mountains
by Cameron McNeish
A lovely book newly revised to include all 284 munros. Definitely my favourite of all the walking books due to the fantastic photographs and maps and the clear layout of the book.
An ideal book that is small and robust enough to fit in your pocket or rucksack. Providing loads of information about the munro itself and also what is in the surrounding area. Not detailed route directions but a great guide to have with you.
SAS Mountain Skills from the SAS Active Library
A superb book for everyone that fits in your pocket and comes with a plastic sleeve to protect the book. Learn skills and techniques for walking and outdoor activities from the experts.
Walking in Scotland By Lonely Planet
This book covers all types of walks around Scotland from an easy afternoon stroll through to the more strenous mountain ascents. Walks are organised by area with a good index and a contour map to support each route.
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Handy Pocket sized books packed full of walking information, routes and maps.....move over Cameron McNeish!
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Legendary advertising figure Leo Burnett once said that curiosity about all aspects of life was the secret to being a great creative.
He's right.
Far too many young people I come across think that the secret to doing great creative work is looking at award winning creative work.
It's not.
By all means study that work for insights into how to think bigger and make your work better.
But to create something truly original and fresh, I recommend you heed Mr Burnett's advice.
Get curious.
Read about topics that are unfamiliar to you. If you don't like sport go to a football match. If you're one of those people that only watches art house or indie films, go see a blockbuster or two. Even better go see a kids' film.
Get out of your comfort zone and get curious. Because the more curious you become, the more creative you will be.


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The Club's Origins
The Brisbane & GPS Rowing Club traces its origins back to 1885 when the Brisbane River was the transport hub for the fledgeling capital. As the name implies the club is an amalgamation of two clubs, both of which have had long and proud histories in the sport – the Brisbane Rowing Club and the GPS Old Boys Rowing Club.
The Brisbane Rowing Club was founded as the Breakfast Creek Rowing Club in 1885; the GPS Old Boys Rowing Club was founded in 1925. The two clubs merged in 1947 amid the consequences of World War II. The Brisbane Rowing Club emerged from the war years with its membership depleted. The GPS boatshed had been commandeered by the US Navy and the club had dispersed its fleet during the hiatus. However, GPS retained a strong membership base and turned to Brisbane with a boatshed and good fleet but down on members to merge.
Sheds at Breakfast Creek, Kangaroo Point and North Quay
According to Jack Pritchard's comprehensive work of history, Rowing in Queensland, 1880-1995, the Breakfast Creek Rowing Club was established on 11th November 1885 and the following year opened its first boatshed on Breakfast Creek near the bridge.
In 1887, the club began operating a branch shed at Kangaroo Point, attracting members from the southern side of the river. In 1893, the club amalgamated the two sheds and moved to a site on North Quay, and changed its name to the Brisbane Rowing Club. It remained at that location, on the junction of the Town and Milton reaches of the river until 1924, when it was forced to move to make way for the construction of the William Jolly Bridge. A new shed was built on the steep banks of the river about 200 metres downstream, on North Quay opposite where the Commonwealth Law Courts building stands today, and this remained the home of the club for almost 50 years.
From the Domain to the Kings Cup
In 1925, the Past Grammars Club affiliated with the Queensland Rowing Association and, according to Pritchard's research, within a few weeks changed its name to the Great Public Schools Old Boys Rowing Club. It operated from a small boatshed in the Domain where the Queensland University of Technology city campus now stands. GPS became a significant force in rowing regattas through the 1930s. In 1938, Dick Scott became the club's first international when he was selected as the reserve for the eight in the Australian team at the British Empire Games in Sydney. When the celebrated Queensland crew won the 1939 Kings Cup, five of the eight oarsmen including the stroke Wilf Mole, the coxswain and coach Eric Evers were from GPS. The club won the Queensland Rowing premiership for the third successive season.
The war years create a merger
The war years changed the fortunes of both the Brisbane and GPS clubs. After hostilities broke out in the Pacific theatre, regattas were suspended during the 1941-42 season and did not resume until 1946. GPS turned its boatshed over to the war effort for use as a stores depot and stored its small fleet in the neighbouring University of Queensland boatshed. When regattas resumed, Brisbane was unable to rebuild its membership and GPS, with a strong membership but looking for better facilities approached Brisbane in 1947 with a proposition to merge. Thus GPS, wrote Pritchard, a club who had members but a very poor shed and an inadequate fleet had a stroke of good fortune at the expense of the Brisbane Club's continuing misfortunes.
The new club quickly established itself as a competitive force, and in 1948 won the Queensland champion eights race over the three-mile course on the Hamilton Reach of the river. Nine years had been a long time, and only one member of the winning Kings Cup crew from 1939, C.K.T.Thompson, bow in 1939 and six in 1948 rowed in the 1948 crew, and Eric Evers again was the coach. Club crews remained competitive through the post-war era, and from 1965 to 1967 again won the champion eights title for three years in a row.
Fire and Floods in the 1970s
In May 1970, a fire destroyed the North Quay boatshed and the club's racing fleet. The only assets the club was left with were two regulation fours that had been away for repair. The club was not allowed to re-build on the site because the land had been earmarked for the proposed freeway, and as the club put together new fleet members found a temporary home in the small Emmanuel College boatshed at St Lucia. Again fate intervened, and the devastating 1974 flood swept the shed away only hours after members had waded through the rising floodwaters to move the boats to higher ground.


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Roland Garcia, senior vice president and CIO for Baptist Health, has been named to Becker's Hospital Review's 100 Hospital and Health System CIOs to Know, which features some of the most prominent health IT leaders in the industry from across the country.
Garcia was recognized for being an early adopter of Electronic Medical Records beginning in 2005, before EMR technology was a regulatory requirement, with the opening of the new Baptist Medical Center South hospital. Today, Baptist Health patients benefit from a single EMR system integrated throughout its five-hospital system. Baptist Health's 60+ primary care and specialty physician practices also are digital, with EMR and practice management solutions in place.
Since 2014, Garcia has taken the lead for the development of the technology strategy for the rollout of Baptist Health's clinically integrated network, Baptist Physician Partners. This growing, physician-led network currently has more than 700 participating physicians who rely on technology solutions to facilitate population health management, care coordination, integration of information across the continuum of care and digital interactions between patients and providers.
"It was a good day when Roland Garcia became our CIO. Roland and his team are extraordinarily engaged in every major initiative within our health system," said Baptist CEO and President Hugh Greene. "Thanks in large part to his leadership, we are well positioned for a changing landscape in health care delivery."
Garcia has received numerous awards, including being recognized as one of the world's "Premier 100 IT Executives," by Computer World magazine and one of the "Top 25 Healthcare CIOs" by Information Week. He is a member of Leadership Jacksonville Class of 2006, Jacksonville CIO Council, Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce CIO Council and the Northeast Florida HIE CIO Council.
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The heightened surveillance of classified government information networks that was a predictable response to the unauthorized disclosures published by WikiLeaks is becoming more clearly discernible.
"USSTRATCOM/USCYBERCOM is monitoring use of the SIPRNet and now has a mechanism for reporting certain anomalous behaviors for appropriate remediation," said Thomas A. Ferguson, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Intelligence) and Teresa Takai, DoD Chief Information Officer.
"We have established the first formal security oversight and assessment program to determine levels of compliance" with rules of access to classified networks," they said in response to questions for the record from a March 10, 2011 hearing of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on "Information Sharing in the Era of WikiLeaks."
"Simply understanding that we have this monitoring capability creates deterrence of willful mischief," they added.
"We will improve our ability to individually track users through enforcement of strong user authentication on classified networks, ensure responsible controls on removable media, and provide strong website authentication for classified fabrics — all to provide greater control over access to classified information," wrote Corin R. Stone of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence in her own answers to questions for the record from the same hearing.
"The FBI and CIA have robust insider threat programs in place for tracking the specific information accessed by users of their systems and detecting, to varying degrees, suspicious user behavior (e.g., excessive file accesses or data downloads) and alerting security personnel to take action. Several agencies (e.g., NGA, NSA, NRO) are maturing their audit and insider threat capabilities, while others still lag behind," Ms. Stone wrote.
"The WikiLeaks disclosures highlighted the need to 'raise the bar' in terms of these capabilities," she wrote.
In testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee last week, Defense Intelligence Agency director Lt. Gen. Ronald L. Burgess said that "The potential for trusted US Government and contractor insiders using their authorized access to personnel, facilities, information, equipment, networks or information systems in order to cause great harm is becoming an increasingly serious threat to national security."


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The Clark County Chamber has a book club and they are in the process of studying John Jantsch's book "Duct Tape Marketing – The World's Most Practical Small Business Marketing Guide". I have been invited to be there to answer questions and provide extra insight. Its a good group of people so I encourage you to visit.
The meeting will be on May 15, from 8:00 to 9:00in the Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital, 3rd Floor Cafeteria in the back. See you there!


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In the administrative proceeding In the Matter of Timbervest, LLC et al., File No. 3-15519, the SEC issued an order "inviting" ALJ Cameron Elliot to provide an affidavit "addressing whether he has had any communications or experienced any pressure similar to that alleged in the May 6, 2015 The Wall Street Journal article, 'SEC Wins With In-House Judges,' and whether he is aware of any specific instances in which any other Commission ALJ has had such communications or experienced such pressure." See Order Concerning Additional Submission and Protective Order. This in response to a motion by Timbervest for discovery into the conversation reported in the Wall Street Journal between former ALJ Lillian McEwen and current Chief Administrative Law Judge Brenda Murray some years ago before Ms. McEwen's retirement, in which ALJ Murray allegedly said Ms. McEwen's rulings were not as favorable to the SEC staff as they should be. See SEC Broadens Constitutional Inquiry into Its Own Administrative Judges in Timbervest Case and Fairness Concerns About Proliferation of SEC Administrative Prosecutions Documented by Wall Street Journal.
The Commission appears still not to have acted on Timbervest's motion for discovery into the alleged McEwen conversation, as the most recent order says it does not express the Commission's views on the disposition on that motion. But it appears that the Commission is striving to find a way to deny the discovery request by "inviting" ALJ Elliot to deny he ever had such conversations or was aware of similar conversations or "pressures," after which they will likely deny the request for discovery because it has no bearing on the specific case before them. Such reasoning would be a wholly inadequate way to address the issue because it relies solely on a voluntary submission by ALJ Elliot without any supporting record, and does address the broader issue of a potential systemic bias that could infect the SEC's administrative law process. It would be a grave mistake for the SEC to ignore the "red flag" raised by former ALJ McEwen on the theory that even if the conversation occurred, it is mere history and not relevant unless a presiding ALJ acknowledges to having had a similar discussion.
Instead of taking an open and transparent approach to this issue, the Commission seems to be circling its wagons, looking for any excuse not to examine a serious potential concern about its administrative enforcement process. This is exacerbated by the unusual step of ordering that any affidavit from ALJ Elliot — which the SEC says he is free not to provide if he prefers not to — must "be maintained under seal in order to provide the affiant confidentiality." What need for confidentiality could there be on the issue of whether the presiding ALJ in this case participated in, or is aware of, discussions that suggest ALJs act favorably to the SEC staff in administrative proceedings?
The Commission continues to take the wrong approach here. It should, like Caesar's wife, be "above suspicion." By failing to pursue this issue thoroughly and openly, and instead trying as hard as possible to cloak it in secrecy, the Commission leaves the sore to fester.
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As you may have heard, the Texas legislature recently passed a bill that will require any woman seeking an abortion to receive a transvaginal ultrasound 24 hours prior to the procedure.
Opponents of the legislation are calling it an invasion on a woman's right to pursue a legal medical procedure. They point out that the ultrasound requirement is not only medically unnecessary, but also requires the patient to pay for a procedure they may not want. Supporters of women's rights say the law undermines the medical profession by dictating how doctors must provide care. Even some are calling the legislation state-mandated rape, because the sonogram – which involves the penetration of a woman's vagina – is required even against the patient's wishes.
Though similar measures have been introduced in other states, absent from these legislative efforts are bills that would violate the personal rights of anyone other than the affected female population. If states have the right to enact legislation that would physically or otherwise infringe on citizens' rights, I propose we encourage our lawmakers to look into measures that would extend the violations of individual rights to all segments of the population.
The following are some suggestions for new laws that would allow our legislators to more equally violate the rights of all citizens.
Since it is well known that smoking causes severe damage to lungs, consumers should be required to undergo mandatory bronchoscopies (whereby an instrument is inserted into the prospective smoker's airways to examine the health of their lungs) 24 hours prior to the purchase of cigarettes.
Because many find pornography to be morally objectionable, consumers of any pornographic magazines or videos must first read a collection of literature and studies detailing the harmful effects of this type of materials, and pass a multiple-choice exam on the content before qualifying to proceed with their purchase.
The moral, emotional and financial downsides to divorce are well known. Any married couple seeking to file for divorce should be required to read and recite Biblical passages pertaining to divorce, as well as view pictures, video and mementos from their wedding day prior to being granted permission to move forward with the proceedings.
Many religious denominations maintain that sexual relations be reserved solely for the purpose of procreation. Men seeking prescriptions for Viagra (or other ED treatments) could very well be going against God's and nature's intent and could possibly be putting their health at risk. Because of these concerns, any man wishing to purchase medication for the treatment of erectile dysfunction should undergo a mental evaluation and a rectal exam to ensure that they are making a sound moral and medical choice.
Due to the dangerous health ramifications of a fast food diet, every McDonald's customer must stand on a scale and view the readout showing their weight before making a purchase. This law would naturally be expanded to cover all fast food establishments and doughnut shops.
I encourage readers to take time to contact their representatives and ask them to sponsor or support these legislative efforts to remove the freedoms of personal choice, privacy and medical care to protect citizens from making poor choices that could have dire effects on their bodies – or worse – their souls. This way, we can ensure our laws are violating not just the rights of women, but of everyone.


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Crochet Hanging Vase – Easy Pattern How To Video and Pattern
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Crochet this super easy hanging vase using worsted weight yarn. In this video I used Lily Sugar & Cream yarn. I like the white for summer. It goes well with cut flowers. The flowers in the photo were cut from my flower garden. This is why I LOVE flowers. The written pattern can be found at the end of this post.
Hanging Vase with cut flowers from my garden.
Crochet Hanging Vase with hydrangeas.
The super simple crochet pattern is started from the bottom.
Sides of vase cover are created with open squares double crochet and chain 1 stitches.
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Ideas: Work this pattern around any glass size – even shorter glasses. Use the shorter glass as a candle holder. Work the cover in cream or muted tones for fall. Use artificial or crocheted flowers.
Crochet these easy flowers to put in your vase!!
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FREE Crochet Pattern – Glass Cozy Flower Vase
Designed by: Maggie Weldon
Skill: Beginner
Size: Cover fits over a glass with a 3" base. The glass should have sides that go straight up.
Materials: Clear glass with a 3" base. Worsted weight yarn; 2 ounces (60 grams) any color. I used white cotton yarn. Yarn needle.
Crochet Hook Size: I or H would work good too.
Rnd 1: Starting at bottom, ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring, ch 3 (counts as first dc), 11 dc in ring; join with sl st to first dc. (12 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same dc as joining, 2 dc in each dc around; join with sl st to first dc. (24 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as joininig, sc in next 3 dc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc) 5 times; join with sl st to first sc. (30 sc)
Note: At this point make sure your circle will fit across the bottom of the glass. If you need it smaller omit Rnd 3. If you need it bigger add another round of single crochet stitches and increase 6 single crochet stitches evenly spaced around.
Rnd 4: Sides: Ch 3, dc in each dc around; join with sl st to first dc. (30 dc)
Rnd 6: Ch 4, (dc in next dc, ch 1) around; join with sl st to first dc. (15 ch-1 sps)
Repeat Rnd 6 until you are about 1-2 inches from the top rim of glass.
Last Rnd: Ch 3, dc in each ch-1 sp and dc around; before joining mark the 16th dc of this Rnd; join with sl st to first dc. (30 dc)
Handle: Row 1: Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc. (4 dc)
Rows 2-30: Ch 3, turn dc in next 3 dc.
At the end of Row 30 finish off leaving a 12" end.
Skip the next 11 dc of Last Rnd, making sure not to twist handle, sew end of Row 30 to Last Rnd of sides starting at marked dc stitch. Finish off and weave in ends.
© 2012 by Maggie Weldon
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I am working on this as a water bottle carrier. The pattern is very easy to follow. It was working up too small for me so I had to switch to a size J hook though.
I also bought your patterns for the tea sets on your site and I have finished the green tea set but not the miss muffet one yet. My granddaughter loved the tea set. It turned out beautiful looking. Not as pretty as your original but still very nice.
I have been learning how to crochet wth your pattens and your videos and I am just very thiankful for all of your help.
God bless,
Thanks so much for showing is how to make these! I love them! You explain so well and it makes it easy to follow and learn— I'm hoping I can make a lot of them to sell at the farmers market and help my niece on her college expenses… But anyway wondering if you can show us how to make these with the "net" -stitch, I'm really not sure how it's called but it looks like a diamond shape.. Thanks so much! You're awesome! 😉


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Stigmatization of Borderline P.D.: Medicalization of Mental Disorders Online
Borderline personality disorder is mental disorder as defined by the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition. Like all personality disorders, it tends to be an intrinsic style of coping and dealing with the world in a manner that is not all that beneficial either for the person who has it, or those who interact with that person. And when I say "not all that beneficial," I really mean "it ain't working."
An example of this could be a person's relationships with others in their life. In borderline personality disorder (BPD), the individual goes back and forth in an emotional state, hating and loving the person depending upon their feelings of dependency (or not) on another. These emotional swings can often be intense, and therefore the person with BPD might feel a need to let out some of these emotions. However, here's where the quandary begins… If you tell someone you hate them, they aren't likely to like you very much and a person with BPD, because of their dependency needs, fears that person leaving them. So they cannot (or have not found adequate ways in which to) express themselves emotionally.
So often someone with BPD will turn their intense emotions as much inward as possible. This can result in self-harm behavior and suicidal attempts, as is often the case when anybody is feeling very angry and depressed about themselves at the same time. Sometimes, for some people with this disorder, some of the emotions do get out, and they let people know they've harmed themselves or need attention or the like.
Now the problem arises when mental health professionals put down individuals with this type of disorder, explaining away every behavior and interaction with another human being with, "Oh, her? She's borderline." Yeah, like that says it all. As I've talked about here before, this demeans the individual not only because it describes them merely in terms of their disorder ("Oh, he's schizophrenic." You wouldn't say the same thing to someone with cancer, "Oh, he's cancerous!") It's mean and unthinking to talk in terms like this, and rather patronizing to boot.
But what's worse with people with BPD is that many mental health professionals act as though the person with this disorder is a child. Or irresponsible. Or that their emotions are somehow "fake" and not as felt as "real" emotions. While this could be the case in some people with BPD, I'd argue this could be the case in some people in the general population, regardless of whether they have BPD or not. To dismiss or pretend to explain away a person's feelings with such a label is doing a disservice not only to the person who has the disorder, but more importantly the validity of their emotions and feelings. If we start denying people their feelings, what's next?
If you're a mental health professional and you see yourself in the above, please stop and consider this next time you're amongst your colleagues discussing cases. I have sat in hundreds of case conferences and staff meetings where live human beings were reduced to nothing more than their disorder and everything was explained in that one or two words. It's dehumanzing and it can stop with you. If you're a client in treatment now, ask your therapist why he or she might use that term to talk about you and see where it leads to in a discussion. I'm sure it'll be interesting, regardless of your or their views.
As more and more health-oriented sites come online, I'm beginning to see a lot more of what I call the "medicalization" of mental disorders. I visited a new Web site last week and found an article on depression where they stated time and time again that it is a fact that depression is caused purely by biological conditions and only medication is the real treatment. I thought, "What a crock of horseshit," and promptly wrote them some e-mail telling them so.
They promptly wrote back, and, in part, said:
"Thank you for your thoughtful and extensive comments on our www site. As you recognized from our site, we take a very medical and biological approach to the topic of mental illness. I will indeed review the site to make our focus more clear."
Hmmm, that's interesting. Any objective reading of the entire literature across disciplines clearly shows that a) we don't know what causes mental disorders like depression and b) we do know that it appears that a number of equally important factors are a part of almost every mental disorder, such as biological, psychological, and environmental.
My point? Watch out for these sites as they come online and carefully review their material and what they're saying with what the rest of the mental health profession is saying. Just because you read it online by someone with some fancy degrees after their name doesn't make it true.
I'm planning some sort of redesign of the home page soon. It's getting boring and losing whatever originality it once (if ever!) had.
Also, check out the latest edition of the mental health magazine we publish over at Psych Central every other month, Perspectives. It's our best one yet!
And, if you're a Prodigy member, check out my weekly mental health chats there in the Health n' Fitness area in the Psych Central room, Sunday nights, 9-10:00pm EST (-5:00 GMT).
If you want the whole shi-bang of over 3,650 separate resources that have to do with psychiatry and mental health online, then you might want to visit Psych Central. It's the largest and most comprehensive site of its kind in the world and we're looking to build upon it in the upcoming years, acting as a super guide to mental health online. If you didn't find what you needed here, look there next!
That's it for this time… As always, keep in good mental health!
Grohol, J. (2018). Stigmatization of Borderline P.D.: Medicalization of Mental Disorders Online. Psych Central. Retrieved on April 3, 2020, from https://psychcentral.com/lib/stigmatization-of-borderline-p-d-medicalization-of-mental-disorders-online/
Last reviewed: By a member of our scientific advisory board on 8 Oct 2018
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Sasquatch Fabrix is a brand that I have long tipped as the next from the Japanese menswear stable to make it big internationally, and were it not for the criminally high yen (at the time of writing anyway), I believe it would be already. More than any brand on the Tokyo men's fashion scene it plays to the strengths of Japanese designers with a focus on quality and quirk, but whereas Phenomenon might take their quirk from 90s skater culture or Blackmeans theirs from the old bikers of Tokyo, Sasquatch Fabrix take theirs from the history of Japan itself. It is odd to think that outside of the Japonica movement that takes traditional Japanese imagery, tattoo culture and occupation era US troop for its fashion callings, there are precious few menswear designers who so obviously reference traditional Japanese fashion in their work.
In their last collection the design duo behind the brand "Wonder Worker Guerrilla Band", looked right back to working class Japanese clothes as far back as Meiji (here if you missed it), but this time their muse is the street fashion of 1950s Japan. So it is a little bit preppier than the hakama we saw last time, but it still feels quintessentially Japanese all the same. The tailoring takes its cues from the dance hall craze of the time, and there is something very dapper but relaxed at the same time in the jackets, but kept up to date with cropped straight legged trousers. At any rate I think you are going to like this one:
The "razzle dazzle" is a reference to the peacocking courtship that would go on in the fifties dance-halls of Tokyo – a better time than the crude nampa of modern Tokyo!
If you want to see more and buy, then LN-CC (link to your right) is your best international stockist, and they even have some great bits left in their summer sale right now for cheaper than you can get in Tokyo. If you are in the city, Isetan Mens in Shinjuku or Garden Harajuku will get the job done nicely. Finally I should also add that this collection marks the 10 year anniversary of the brand – congratulations!


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It seems like Kendrick Lamar is looking to add acting to his considerable list of talents. The Compton rapper explained in an interview with BBC Radio on Thursday (Feb. 22) that he plans to appear in the next Black Panther film. He doesn't mean just a little cameo, either. Kung-Fu Kenny wants to play the role of a super-villain on the level of Michael B. Jordan's polarizing character Eric Killmonger.
"Come on, I got to now!" Lamar told Claro Amfo when asked if he'd make a cameo in the sequel.
Amfo then asked him what type of a character he'd like to play. K. Dot explained why he'd like to portray someone similar to Killmonger, who was played by Michael B. Jordan in the film.
"I really enjoy Killmonger's character, just off the simple fact, you know, he was a villain but he came with some real [talk]," he noted. "He was a villain, but he was loved and misunderstood. So if I could, I'd play a Killmonger for sure."
Kendrick shared that Killmonger was "loved and misunderstood," and he'd go that route if given the choice. Lamar already had a heavy hand in the blockbuster film, crafting the movie's soundtrack with spots for his TDE labelmates SZA, Schoolboy Q, and Jay Rock, as well as up-and-coming Bay Area rappers SOB x RBE.
Black Panther continues to run amok at the box office, with the film grossing another $108 million during its second weekend on screen, for the second highest second weekend of all-time behind Star Wars: Force Awakens. To date the movie has raked in more than $400 million in U.S. theaters and was soaring past $700 million worldwide as of Sunday (Feb. 25). The Lamar-curated soundtrack has been a huge success too, debuting at #1 on the Billboard 200 while receiving acclaim from fans and critics alike. In our review, HipHopDX gave it a 4.5 out of 5.
In a candid and in-depth exclusive interview, rap superstar Kendrick Lamar talks to Clara Amfo about THAT Grammy's performance, his plans to cameo in the next Black Panther film, how he goes undercover when he's in the UK and the music that's inspired him. Check out the interview here.


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Friday, February 17th
6:30 – 8:30pm
2082 Lexington Ave # 4, New York, NY
cross streets are 125th and Lexington Ave.
4, 5, 6 trains to 125th street stop.
The deporation machine Trump inherited from Obama is back in action. Contrary to de Blasio's statements, NYC is not a sanctuary city. A leaked Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) memo stated that 40 NYC immigrants were detained in the latest raids.
Trump has wasted no time in making good on his racist, anti-immigrant campaign promises. In addition to his Muslim ban and call to build a wall on Mexican border, Trump's executive orders also ramps up ICE enforcement and threatens sanctions on any city that would limit cooperation with immigration authorities. Moreover, while politicians like De Blasio promise to stand up for New York's immigrants, the reality is that our city continues to cooperate with ICE in targeting people for deportation.
Trumps' orders intended to sow fear and panic, but they are also producing anger and resistance. From the thousands of people that came out to airports across the country to the hundreds who put their bodies on the line to try to block the detention of long time community member Guadalupe Garcia Rayos in Phoenix, Arizona. It is clear that people are looking to move into action to stand up to Trump's agenda.
Come to this week's meeting of the Hunter College Socialists to discuss the state of the attacks on immigrant communities, the movement against them and next steps for building that resistance.
When: Friday, February 17th, 6:30 – 8:30pm
Where: Sinergia (2082 Lexington Ave # 4, New York, NY – cross streets are 125th and Lexington Ave. – 4, 5, & 6 trains to 125th street stop).
Suggested Readings:
The Deportation Machine Obama built for Trump
Trump's Executive Hate Crimes
Further Readings – Socialist position on immigration controls:
What do Socialists say about borders?
Open to Capital but not Labor
The second part of our meeting will continue a study group on the book, Meaning of Marxism. The chapter will focus on the Russian Revolution. For those who would like to participate in this conversation you can read this series of articles in Socialist Worker on the Russian Revolution: https://socialistworker.org/series/the-russian-revolution


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Kathryn Hahn's Buzzworthy Performance in Afternoon Delight Arrives on Home Video (3/5 stars)
One of 2013's most buzzworthy performances lands on home video this week with the release of Afternoon Delight starring Kathryn Hahn. The film explores the themes of self-expression and identity and Hahn's subtle and touching performance is first rate. »
Adam Scott Leads Stellar Cast with Starring Role in 'A.C.O.D.' Trailer
After years of memorable supporting turns, Adam Scott is getting another shot at a starring role in the upcoming indie dramedy A.C.O.D. (Adult Children of Divorce). The film's trailer highlights an impressive cast. »
'Wreck-It Ralph' Opens with Familiar Voices (Updated)
Disney's latest animated feature film Wreck-It Ralph is opening today and features key voice talent including John C. Reilly, Jack McBrayer, Sarah Silverman, and Jane Lynch. Plus, check out Will Ferrell's huge mustache! »
Frat Pack Tribute Exclusive: Paul Rudd Interview
Paul Rudd discusses meeting Judd Apatow, his place among comedy groups including The Frat Pack, how he got the part in Anchorman, and what he's doing to prepare for his next movie with Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann. It's a Frat Pack Tribute exclusive as we talk to the Frat Pack's everyman, Paul Rudd. »
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Jack Black hosted the 2011 Kids Choice Awards, which aired tonight. Also appearing were Russell Brand, Jason Segel and Jane Lynch, and Jim Carrey. »
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Friday, March 20, 2015
The new Taylor Crystal Swimsuit at Slick It Up!
The new Taylor Crystal Swimsuit available now at Slick It Up. The print is made from Liz Taylors actual amethyst crystal so a warning! Wearing this swimsuit will give you GLOWING VIOLET EYES! Please remember that all Slick It Up products are MADE IN NYC which is more than we can say for any other brand we can think of, honestly I don't know of another menswear brand made in NYC.. not one and certainly not one in our market if you could think of one. Its too bad were the last dinosaur standing but maybe thats because were EVOLVED?!
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There are some make-up brands that just 'get it' and revel in the fact that make-up and dressing up, creating another persona and matching a look to outfits is just plain fun. Barry M, Rimmel and Collection 2000 are brands that spring to mind as well as MyFace.
Originally inspired by the creativity of Warhol's Factory, MyFace's founder hopes that users of the make-up are inspired to create their own look – be bold, be different.
The make-up is brilliantly bling and as Blingtone eye shadow user, these beauties come in every colour with the sheeny sparkliness just evident…a girl can never have enough Blingtones. Then there's the lipsticks – bold reds in 'cherry bomb' and 'strawberry fields' that are perfect for fair complexions and a great selection of neutrals such as 'penny lane' and 'sexy back'.
And now MyFace have launched just the most fabulous concept of duo eyeshadows boldly claiming 'Make-Up for the 21st Century'. To be honest, I'm delighted with the set I received. Big bold, in your face SilkScreen Art colours reminiscent of Bowie and Slade and Roxy' paired alongside it's partners, the Italian Ice Eye Art colours that are prettier and soft but could never ever be described as pallid.
These are shadows that strike to excite. Blendable, buildable, bold, the shadows rock with attitude and dare the wearer to strike out of the mould. Colours are vivid and clashing. 'Fame' pairs Bowie inspired electric lemon and brilliant evergreen while 'Siren' clashes seductive orange and raspberry shades. For a slice of Italian Ice, opt for 'Amalfi' where the soft blue and brown tones meet to replicate the feel of the sexy Mediterranean or the dazzling Portofino, with pastel blues and yellow meeting like the house colours that line the coastline. There are eight sets to play with and all at £13.99 available from here.
MyFace Artistic director, Kabuki says, "In the cosmetics world, the term for rich colour and smooth texture is 'payoff. And you'll know why if you try these duo shadows."
As a last word, the MyFace site is clearly set out and to use and even breaks down categories into different complexion skin tones BUT when I went to use it, it was doubly frustrating to get at the goods as it was so laboriously slow. C'mon guys, speed it up as this clunkiness doesn't fit your fab brand!


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It's great that my best friend Anna is a blogger too, it makes photo shoots more fun when there's two of us! Most of the time I pick Anna up and we drive around looking for the perfect location. Afterwards we always hang out at her place and it's not long before I start looking for candy and cookies… We both have an addiction for anything sweet so I always go through her drawers since she always has the best treats!
The watches we're wearing, Calvin Klein's new color watch collection in black and white, are easy to match with every kind of look! Both minimal and funky at the same time, you can also get them in bright colors like pink and yellow!
I'm super happy to share this with you and to share my work with my best friend. It's so much fun that we can help each other out with projects, travel together, and even swap watches. Sharing is caring!


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Matt Tait's football notebook: Sheahon Zenger comments briefly on Brock Berglund situation
There's still no word on the appeal process for former KU quarterback Brock Berglund, who made more news last week by sending a press release penned by his attorney informing the media that KU had not released him to transfer.
Prior to Monday's men's basketball game against Texas A&M, KU athletic director Sheahon Zenger discussed the situation briefly.
"This is a teachable moment for everyone involved," Zenger said. "And it's about the fact that there is a right way to exit a program. I am confident that as the appeals process plays out, we will come to a good resolution, and I look forward to moving on with the players we have."
Sources have said Berglund likely will be released, and it could come by the end of the week.
QB switches to Baylor
Former KU target Seth Russell, of Garland (Texas) High, has switched his commitment, moving from KU, where he committed last summer, to Baylor.
The 6-4, 195-pound dual-threat QB was recruited to KU by the previous coaching staff and had stuck with the Jayhawks after meeting Weis recently. Russell took his official visit to Baylor last weekend.
Four-star cornerback Kenneth Crawley, of Washington D.C., announced on Twitter that he had orally committed to Colorado, where he will join two of his high school teammates, including defensive end and former KU commitment De'Jon Wilson.
Crawley, 6-1, 170, visited KU over the weekend.


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Pork Medallions with Red Wine Cherry Sauce
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1 Tbsp Flying Olive Extra Virgin Olive Oil: a Mild-Medium Single Varietal, Thyme, or Chipotle
1 (1 pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed of silver skin and fat and cut into 12 slices
1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme, divided
½ cup dry red wine
2 Tbsp Flying Olive Black Cherry, Raspberry, Red Apple, or Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar
¾ tsp kosher salt
¼- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper (If you use ½ tsp, it will be slightly spicy)
1 cup chicken stock, preferably unsalted
1/3 cup cherry preserves
Heat the Flying Olive Extra Virgin Olive Oil of Choice in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork slices and cook for about 2 minutes on each side. Remove the pork from the pan and keep warm.
Increase the heat to high. Add 2 tsp of thyme to the drippings in the pan and cook for 30 seconds. Add the wine, Flying Olive Balsamic Vinegar of Choice, salt, and pepper. Cook 2-4 minutes or until most of the liquid evaporates, scraping the pan to loosen the browned bits. Add the stock and preserves and cook 8 minutes or until the sauce is reduced to about ½ cup, stirring occasionally.
Place the medallions on a platter. Spoon the cherry mixture evenly over the pork. Sprinkle the remaining 1 tsp of thyme over the pork. Serve.
Inspired by a recipe in Cooking Light Magazine, July 2017
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For many reasons, you may have wanted to take a career break. In the case of women, the common reason is that they have decided to get married, have kids, raise a family, go on a vacation, or recuperate from a long term illness. In the case of men who usually are the breadwinners of the family, they may take a sabbatical to explore their entrepreneurial aspirations, go on a long vacation, or to support their working spouse by becoming a stay-at-home dad. When personal life takes priority over professional, most people find it difficult to maintain a healthy work life balance.
This state of affairs has created record levels of career mobility – but it has also lead to more uneven career paths. Extended breaks from the workforce was uncommon earlier, but these days, they're not all that unusual. As the workplace becomes increasingly digital, work from home opportunities have created the availability of a talent pool that was so far not available to the job market.
If you are coming back after a long sabbatical to join mainstream corporate jobs, you may find it difficult to re-enter. There are numerous reasons for this barrier to entry:
The world around you has gone through a sea-change, since you quit your previous job.
You probably have not been in the loop, but a lot of things may have changed since your previous role. Job requirements change; roles and responsibilities may have evolved. Companies may be reluctant to invest the time and effort in re-training you.
You may have lost your edge.
Companies shy away from picking applicants who have been out of the radar. Even a job which is a step-down from your previous role may seem like a challenge.
You may lack self-esteem.
In many cases, job returnees tend to undervalue their own potential. They have self-doubts, often stemming from poor self-esteem. You may fear that the younger crowd has moved ahead far too rapidly for your comfort.
Returning to work after a long career break may seem impossible to some, but it is not all that difficult. You require to pursue the job hunt with zeal. And with the right attitude. Here are 5 golden rules to adhere to if you choose to get back to the workplace:
1. Start Networking and Building Corporate Relations
You'd be surprised how many job opportunities are out there waiting to be tapped! Right from friends who connect at a kiddie birthday party, to connections in your yoga class, to your neighbourhood dog park. Sources suggest that as many as 80 percent of available jobs are never publicly advertised. These "secret" openings comprise the "hidden job market" – and the only way to tap into this market is by networking smartly.
Start opening casual conversation with friends, family members, former co-workers, to find out what's going on in the world. Talk about yourself, the work you did and the achievements you had in the past. Establish your authority in the domain that was your speciality by offering advice, free service, or help if possible. Showcase your personal brand as unique, with the level of experience and expertise you have gathered. Make it known loud and clear that you are planning to get back to the job scene, and you are open to exploring new careers. If you get into the game early, you greatly increase your chances of landing a job.
2. Build Yourself With Glowing Recommendations
An influential inside contact who can vouch for your character and skill is your gateway to your new career. Find people who will speak highly of you.
3. Carve Your Niche and Hold on Tight.
The worst thing to say is: "I'll do anything." Such job seekers come across as "desperate and unfocused." It also makes it difficult for others to know how to assist in your job search. If you are good at website designing or sound mixing, that's what you want to talk about, not that you can do anything. To carve your niche, a good first step is to look at each of your prior, significant work and volunteer experiences. Break them into components and identify which of those components you love the most and are best at. If you go through this process for each one, you'll end up with a list of transferable skills and experiences that can be applicable to new career paths.
4. Skill Up. Get Ready for the Big Game.
Fix a target, goal, and timeline for yourself. While you do so, be flexible and open minded in eliminating any sort of pressure from your mind. Taking up a course and finding out new options for yourself is the first step. Since you have been on a break, see what it is to move out and the problems that you face while doing so. Internships and a part-time job could also help in the initial ice-breaking. You can take many online courses that are being offered by reputed MOOCs. YouTube is also a storehouse for good video tutorial on just about anything. If you are looking for a hands-on experience, take up apprenticeship or internship with someone for a short period of time. Make sure to get good recommendations so that you can use this to launch yourself to the next level.
5. Harness Your Social Media Platform Connections to Maximize Your Reach
Join various groups available on social media networking sites. Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter are great sources to scour information on job trends, career opportunities, among others. Use this media to help you reach out to your potential employers.
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Sponsorship opportunities include signage, broadcast, race book advertising, race names and full race night naming rights. Sponsoring a race or a full race night at Newcastle Harness Racing Club is an excellent form of promotion for your company, brand or cause. Our Sponsorship Levels range from naming rights only, right through to the full VIP hospitality experience – there's a price point to suit all. Why not experience the thrill of racing under lights for your next client night, social night or fundraiser for your sporting group or charitable cause. Our friendly and professional staff take pride in offering the very best service to our sponsors and guests. Please call (02) 4956 1750 or email email@example.com for further information.


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Sailing Dogs Indoor Outdoor Mat features sailing dogs on bold colored sailboats with a blue background. This coastal rug that is sure to liven up any space. Makes a great gift for the sailing dog lover in your life.
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The Dynamic Futures program covers everything. Each student is provided with a full academic grant, the practical support and resources for study and membership to our celebrated Empowerment Program.
We offer 100 Undergraduate Degree grants for study and 10 Master's Degree grants for study each year, with the grant provided lasting for the duration of the period of study. The Master's Degree places are often undertaken abroad, though not exclusively, while the undergraduate places remain in Gaza and the West Bank.
Using online resources and face-to-face sessions; our international team pool talent, skill and knowledge to create a varied and colourful program of lectures, activities, dialogue and experiences.
The aim of this side of the Dynamic Futures program is to create rounded individuals, with a focus on effective and respectful leadership.
The 'Advocacy' element of the program incorporates classes in leadership skills, media, film, writing, online discussions with international friends, human rights and English language classes. These activities instil a sense of power for the students, once in possession of knowledge of their human rights, good understanding of others and skills of clear communication and expression.
Soft Skills
Meanwhile, the 'Soft Skills' element of the program aims to upgrade the students' professional skills and investigate supporting entrepreneurial initiatives that will become useful and central to their endeavours after the scholarship. Time is spent on interview preparation, C.V. advice, job hunting and career advice.
Coaching, Interships and Career Placements
The third and final focus, 'Coaching, Internships and Career Placements', links students up with worthwhile, relevant and valuable experience to support their interests, education and skills. This final objective of the Empowerment program is to facilitate individuals in finding career positions that will be right for them and beneficial to the wider society around them in their home country.
The generosity of Al Fakhoora's donors extends even further than grants for study.
The program also provides accident and health insurance, a monthly allowance to cover basic living expenses during study, books, any equipment that the academic course requires and resources and support for students with special needs.
Potential applicants will hear about the opening of the application process through our Al Fakhoora.org publicity campaign that precedes the announcement of Tawjihi results.