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Most people are familiar with the 1992 film "A Few Good Men" starring Jack Nicholson and Tom Cruise, but the story was a Broadway production first. The show originally debuted in 1989 at the Music Box Theatre in New York, and now Stand Up For…Theatre is bringing its adaptation of Aaron Sorkin's "A Few Good Men" to the Chesapeake Arts Center (CAC) in Brooklyn Park from May 31 to June 15.
The play tells the story of military lawyers who, while defending two United States Marines accused of murder, expose a high-level conspiracy involving institutionalized bullying at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base. Stand Up For…Theatre's founders, Grant Myers and Ed Higgins, are excited to bring "A Few Good Men" to audiences at the CAC because it highlights both their organization's anti-bullying mission as well as their shared passion for theater.
Myers and Higgins created the production company because they wanted to promote acceptance and equality with theatrical performances that focus on the harmful effects of hate-crime and bullying. Consequently, through musical theater, they provide the community with art and entertainment while starting that conversation about bullying.
Myers, Higgins, and the entire cast and crew of "A Few Good Men" have been rehearsing and preparing the production since early April. They have encountered a few challenges, specifically with costuming. While Myers has never served in the U.S. Armed Forces, he and the entire cast have the highest respect for those who do, and according to Higgins, they are "trying to be as authentic and respectful as possible with costuming, actions and presentation." For that reason, the play features historically accurate uniforms, accouterments and military regulation haircuts for all cast members. Myers said that out of respect for the uniform, cast members "will not be photographed in the uniform unless [they have] the right haircut," and once the show closes, all uniforms will get donated to Fort George G. Meade's used uniform store.
The production team consulted two current and former U.S. Marines, as well as military veterans from across the services cast, to perform in the play to ensure the characters and military culture is portrayed accurately.
Nicole Caracia, the artistic director at the CAC, is also looking forward to the opening of "A Few Good Men." Stand Up For…Theatre is one of CAC's resident theater companies, and according to Caracia, CAC loves having the company perform because "not only do they put on phenomenal shows, but their mission is really important. … They have a professional crew and actors, and we're really excited to see this performance."
Stand Up For…Theatre's "A Few Good Men" is sure to be a top-notch show with a valuable message. The show opens May 31 and performances will run on June 1, 7, 8, 14 and 15 at 8:00pm, and June 2 and 9 at 2:00pm. Tickets are available at www.hdylmn.org. The cost is $20 for adults and $18 for students, seniors and military members.


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This part of town is mostly residential but works well as a base for exploring the charms of the nearby 6th and the 7th arrondissements. It was famously home to a community of prominent twentieth-century artists and intellectuals - Simone de Beauvoir, Jean-Paul Sartre, Max Ernst and Pablo Picasso to name a few. Parc Montsouris is one of the city's most colourful public spaces and well worth seeking out. Be sure to check out the Roman Catacombs too if you're of the morbid disposition - stacks of skulls and bones await you!

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Is there a surefire way to find out if an app is safe for children? While no social media or any other social app can truly be 100% safe, there are a few precautions parents can take to protect their children and find out if a certain app is dangerous for children. We promise it won't take long.
Many apps might seem innocuous at first, but can easily be revealed as inappropriate for children at a second glance. Even apps designed to be safe for children, such as YouTube for Kids', have histories of inappropriate content slipping through their filtering algorithms.
This doesn't mean there are not any apps that are safe, but it does mean that parents should be aware of the risks any app might contain, along with its benefits. So how do you recognize dangerous apps for kids?
Before allowing you children to use any new app, we recommend following these 4 steps.
1. Read reviews by other parents – a simple google search such as 'is Instagram safe for kids' or 'parent Kik review' will take you straight to the heart of the matter – what other parents think about the app. Don't settle for review on the app stores, since you're not really interested in the opinion of the average app user, but in the experiences of other parents. What you'll find will be very illuminating in determining if it is a dangerous app for kids.
2. Check the apps privacy and security settings – if what other parents think about the app convinced you it would be safe for your child to use, then go ahead and install it. Regardless of what you read in reviews – check the new app's privacy settings. Some apps just assume we won't mind our data to be public, or that we'll want strangers to contact us, but you'll probably want to opt out of these options in most cases. Make sure your private information stays private. This step is also a good idea for any app you install on your own phone as adults. Not enough people are familiar with the privacy and security options on the apps they use.
3. Try it for yourself – we promise this won't take long. Open the app, and spend a few minutes clicking around and find out the features it offers. Use the search option to look for content that might be inappropriate. Something you discover during this step might change your mind.
4. Parental monitoring app – a good parenting app will notify you to any danger you might have missed, and to many dangers you couldn't have possibly found by yourselves as well as help you identify if the new app is a dangerous app for kids. This is typically how parents monitor Snapchat.
Many social apps allow users to contact each other through personal messages, to tag other users, or comment on their posts. These are all features that can be abused. A parental monitoring app can serve as an extra layer of defense in those cases, and will make sure you're notified in case something goes wrong. It can also let you know how your child is using the app and for how long. In addition, it can also let you know if your child installed an app that you already disapproved of.
There are many dangerous apps for kids, but parents can easily avoid them. This might all sound a bit time consuming, but it's not. It'll take you 15 minutes tops to make sure your child is safe, and a parental monitoring app will work in the background to make sure you're always in the know.
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CHICAGO (CBS) — The battle over the Obama Presidential Center goes to court on Wednesday, for a hearing on a lawsuit seeking to prevent the facility from being built in Jackson Park.
A group called Protect Our Parks has argued the Obama Center is not the same as a traditional presidential library, and should not be built on public land.
The Obamas decided to forego the official federal presidential library designation from the National Archives and Records Administration in 2017. It's a move that will save millions of dollars required for an archives endowment, and will avoid specific construction requirements by the feds.
The National Archives will loan Obama-era documents, other records, and artifacts to the center. A letter of intent posted on the Obama Foundation website said it will partner with NARA to create a fully digital library.
Meantime, the original records will be stored in an existing NARA facility, rather than at the Obama Center.
The president of Protect Our Parks has called the planning of the Obama Center "ill-conceived" and in "arrogant disregard" for Illinois law.
Some legal experts have said the Obama Foundation should win this case, especially because of plans to transfer ownership of the center to the city after construction is complete.


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Etsy's Top Wedding Trends For 2019 Have A Throwback That'll Make You Fall In Love All Over Again
Here comes the bride, because it's officially wedding planning season. Now that you have the beautiful new bling, it's time to start planning the thing. Everyone's predicting new trends that everyone will want to have this year. If your wedding bells will be ringing some time soon, you'll love Etsy's top wedding trends for 2019 that include some major throwbacks that will make you feel nostalgic.
From your dress to your decor, Etsy can be like the perfect wedding planner. With a simple search, you can find pretty much anything you're looking for. I love going to Etsy when I need something unique, personal, and trendy. In fact, I use Etsy's top trends all the time to get the 4-1-1 on what's really in. If you're also looking for major inspo on your big day, you might want to check out these eight trends that Etsy believes to be must-haves in 2019. It definitely takes some of the stress off of you as you're trying to make yours a ceremony to remember.
Even if you are not the one who's getting married this year, but just taking your duties as bridesmaid seriously, you'll fall head-over-heels in love with many of these items. Who knows, you might see something that you want to say, "I do" to.
1. Make A Statement With Your Sleeves
This wedding dress is the epitome of boho-chic. The long lace sleeves bell out at the ends for a truly dreamy look that certainly makes a statement. Complete this style by wearing a bright flower crown in your hair on your big day.
You want to stand out on your big day with a dress that has everyone in awe. This year, Etsy wants you to take center stage with a dress that has statement sleeves. Gorgeous long sleeves are perfect for a boho bride who wants to flow down the aisle in something like a silk chiffon kaftan or something in white vintage lace.
2. Rethink Your Headpiece With A Veil Alternative
There's just something so romantic about having white feathers in your hair that makes this headpiece so gorgeous. Instead of the traditional veil, you'll stand out with a crown of brass feathers that fan out to ivory white ones. It's so beautiful that I'd find any excuse to wear this over and over again, even after my wedding day.
Veils are a go-to wedding tradition, but you might be looking for something different for your headwear. Instead of a veil to top off the look, go with an alternative like a silk bow or a tulle turban headband. If you're a truly non-traditional bride, you might want to try a classic felt fedora to take it up a notch — in ivory, of course.
3. Throw It Back With A Hint Of '90s Style
The '90s are back, and that means you want holographic everything. Who doesn't love that futuristic rainbow look that dominated the '90s fashion and style? If you're living for the nostalgia, you'll love these holographic place cards from Etsy. You can even personalize them with each of your guests' names.
With velvet scrunchies and oversized overalls, you may have noticed that the '90s are back. The nostalgia is real, and I am so here for it.
If you're also living in a '90s world, you'll adore these throwback trends for your own ceremony. Instead of butterfly clips in your hair, you can have a butterfly crown, and you'll be dancing to Madonna all night long with your tulle polka dot cape on.
4. Make It Eco-Friendly With Sustainable Decor
When it's time to throw the confetti, be eco-friendly with dried flowers instead. Not only are these better for the environment, but the bright colors are gorgeous. You can even pick out colors to match your bouquet with choices like pink, purple, and white.
If you want to have an eco-friendly wedding, you'll love Etsy's sustainable decorations. Not only are these decorations gorgeous, but you'll feel better knowing that you're making a positive impact on the planet.
Instead of having your guests use plastic all night, get some reusable glass straws that they can sip away on. Then, when you're ready to send out thank you cards, send out seed paper ones that can be used to grow beautiful wildflowers.
5. Switch Up The Look With Unexpected Textures
Velvet is everywhere nowadays, and I'm loving the comeback. Not only do I love the soft texture, but the shine really looks regal. If you love velvet just as much as me, switch it up with an unexpected velvet guest book for your wedding ceremony.
When you think of wedding textures, you may normally think of silk and lace. However, in 2019, it's time to switch it up with some unexpected textures.
You and bae can sport leather with a leather bow tie and leather bouquet wrap for your flowers. There are even origami bow ties that will look adorable on all of the groomsmen, or even your pup if he's joining in on the ceremony.
6. Share Secret Messages Just For You And Your SO
These mini letter cufflinks are an adorable gift to give your partner. With each love letter, you can write your very own secret message just for them to see. You can make it cheesy like, "You will forever be my always," or something totally unique that's an inside joke.
As exciting as wedding planning can be, the most important part is standing next to your fiancé and saying, "I do." You love each other so much, and want to do something special like sending secret messages on your big day. You can get your bae something to wear with a hidden love note inside like an embroidered tie or tie bar clip.
7. Have Unconventional Seating Charts
You won't beleaf how gorgeous these fresh leaf wedding place cards are. Each one is handmade with your guests' names on them. Not only are they a standout detail for your wedding decor, but these are biodegradable for an eco-friendly ceremony.
Seating charts help your guests know where to sit at the reception. Etsy is here to help you have an extra special wedding with unconventional seating charts. For the couple with wanderlust, you might love these vintage luggage tags or plant escort cards for an outdoor reception.
8. Give Your Guests Something Functional
I don't know about you, but I don't function until I've had my morning coffee. That's why these coffee bag wedding favors would be the most useful gift I could ever receive. Not only is this a unique and cute idea to give your guests, but the adorable "perfect blend" pun is a nice touch, too.
You may have been going back and forth on what to get your guests as a wedding favor. You could go with the traditional bags of candy and nuts or something floral, but 2019 is all about functional favors. Send your guests home with something they'll actually use like leather luggage tags or stamped soap with your initials on it.


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Bulletin for higher education workers, produced by Workers' Liberty members and supporters active in HE, for September and October 2020.
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The attitude of much of the left towards the civil wars in Yugoslavia in the early to mid nineties set a pattern of supporting your enemy's enemy.
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The GMB and the wider labour movement must act on the findings of the investigation by Karon Monaghan QC, which found that the GMB union is institutionally sexist.
Of people who test positive for the virus and should self-isolate, only 20% or fewer are doing so fully.
The Republican Party, representing the most rapacious wing of the American capitalist class, is entering a demographic cul-de-sac as the country's population becomes more ethnically and culturally diverse. To maintain their grip on power, they have resorted to means of voter suppression such as gerrymandering voter districts and purging electoral rolls.
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Dayton International Airport (IATA code: DAY) is short for James M. Cox Dayton International Airport. DAY is a small airport north of downtown Dayton, in Montgomery County, Ohio (USA).
There are currently five US airlines that operate from Dayton: Allegiant Air, American Eagle, Delta Air Lines, Delta Connection, and United Express.
DAY is ten miles north of downtown Dayton
Facilities Include:
WiFi: Available
Mobile Charging: Available for free at charging stations, attached to seats located in front of each boarding gate
Duty Free Shopping: Duty Free is not available. There are convenience stores and newspaper outlets for souvenirs and travel essentials.
Food and Drink: There are a number of eating concessions for snacks and light meals. Vending machines provide 24 hour snacks and soft drinks.
Banking: ATMs available both Landside and Airside
Baby Care: Mothers Care Rooms are available in both Concourse A and B
Meditation Room: Interfaith Chapel is available
Postal Services: Airside mailbox available for letters only
Phones: Free courtesy phones available to make local calls
Water: Re-fill stations available
TSA PreCheck: Available
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USO Lounge: A free to access lounge for active members of the US military, as well as their families. The lounge is located to the right of the main entrance, near to the ticketing counters. Complementary amenities include snacks and beverages, computer access, printers, TV, newspapers and magazines, and comfortable chairs.
Dayton International Airport has three paved runways:
6L/24R: 10,901 ft (3,323 m) × 150 ft (46 m)
6R/24L: 7,285 ft (2,220 m) × 150 ft (46 m)
18/36: 8,502 ft (2,591 m) × 150 ft (46 m)
Dayton Airport consists of one primary terminal building, with two concourses (A and B). Both Concourse A and B house various options for dining and shopping.
Airlines that fly to DAY
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My interest in contemporary literature, I confess, came late in the game for me as a musician. I was very much fascinated by the compositions of Boulez, Xenakis, Stockhausen, Berio, and others, but was never encouraged to seek out music written for my instrument. I never considered that there were people out there, writing for the bassoon, right now. In the last year of my masters, I was approached by a professor who knew of my interest in contemporary literature, and told me about his bassoon quartet.
I never could get three other bassoonists to buy into the quartet and play it with me, but pretty soon this experience opened up my world. I started looking at all the professors at Peabody, and looking into their catalogues. Some of them had written something for the bassoon. Then I realized that some of their students had written something for the bassoon. Then I realized that I could find someone to write me a piece. That I could collaborate with composers to create an entirely new work was amazing, interesting, and fundamentally life changing for me.
Three weeks before that discovery, I had taken the LSATs and was filling out law school applications. I soon became incredibly passionate about music making all over again, in a way that I had not been in a very long time. I began filling out doctoral applications, and looking for schools that had a great bassoon teacher, at least a strong contemporary area, and lots of composers.
I always believed that as humans, we had a right to make music. As a musician, I have a right to be heard. To play. I also believe that all those composers out there also have a right to be heard, above the din, even for a minute. I can champion my instrument all I want, but with nothing new to say, we bassoonists are a lonely lot. Weber, Mozart, Francaix, and even Berio go far, but much has been said already. But a new composition gives us as musicians an entirely new perspective. To say and do things that give us a new cause, as bassoonists, as musicians, and as people.
I was the first person to say "there's nothing new out there", but I was wrong, and all those others are wrong. I started this blog specifically to showcase all the new music out there for the bassoon. To show bassoonists and composers alike, that the bassoon is a wonderful, beautiful instrument that should, and can be written for, without all the scariness that can come with it. I wanted to show bassoonists what is out there, and make them see that all these compositions can appeal to each individual taste differently. That each work is entitled to a hearing, and that each of these composers – these people- have something to say
I want to study new works as a musician, a scholar, and a champion of the new music spectrum. I may have limited experience in new music in general, but I have learned so much, and have come so far as both a musician and scholar. I am passionate about the importance of this music to musicians now, and musicians in the future. I want my students, and my students' students to see, hear, and understand the music of their generation, as well as the past. This blog will hopefully become a testament to my mission as a musician, a person, and a feeling human being: to play every piece of music that comes before me in a thoughtful and meaningful way, with my only thought to be to that of the music, and its fundamental right to exist in its best form.


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Construction Concern Podillya "(Vinnitsa) has begun construction of a cottage town" Academic "near Vinnitsa. This is the general director of Concern Timothy Girenko. "Now to the town pave the power lines, lead water pipes and sewers," - he said. Girenko added that before the end of 2010 "Podillya plans to build in the first 30 town houses. Total new cottage house "academic", a total area of 85 hectares, the Group plans to build 100 cottages, houses a two-family and townhouses ranging from 60 to 200 square meters. m land from 0,03 to 0,09 ha. In addition, an "academic" is planned to build six apartment buildings with small apartments for 800 families and a school for 320 places, a kindergarten for 160 places, home life, hair salon, shopping center and sports complex. According Girenko, in the construction of cottage "Podillya plans to invest over 400 million hryvnia.
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October 27, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm CDT
Do you have a beard? Do you own more hair-care products than your wife/mother/all the women in your life COMBINED? Best of all: does your beard rival our brewer's? (And no, he's not allowed to enter the competition.)
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Annie and I have always been best friends and it's always been a dream of ours to work together one day. It wasn't until we started talking about our shared experiences with eating disorders in our teenage and college years that we realized the unique opportunity we had to take our relationship from sisters & besties to co-founders & CEOs.
Going through an eating disorder is a terrifying, isolating experience. It can feel like you're the only person in the world who is so consumed by these pervasive thoughts — and it forces you to isolate yourself to keep control of your secret. We know this firsthand because of our own experiences in high school and college. Annie suffered from anorexia nervosa, morphing into exercise bulimia until finally seeking out help in recovery after years of struggling alone. It wasn't until I was in college that I experienced some of what she went through. Extreme body dysmorphia, low self-esteem and depression snuck up on me as a university freshman, and it would be years of restriction, spiraling and relapse before I could reach my own recovery goals. Annie and I are incredibly lucky that we've been able to have one another as support during our recoveries. And in looking back at that time in our lives, we started thinking about what tools we wished we had had when we were struggling. This was the thought-starter that led to us forming Gemmed. We wanted to create a program that we thought would have been instrumental in speeding up our recovery process. Through the development of hobbies and activities, re-experiencing the joy of sharing a meal with friends and, of course, a supportive therapy group filled with peers who are experiencing the same thoughts and struggles we are, our program is fun, special, one-of-a-kind — and most importantly — it works. We are so excited to open the doors at Gemmed to anyone who needs support regaining love for themselves and their bodies – whether it's self-esteem, body image, disordered eating, to anorexia, bulimia, or binging. You are beautiful. You are worthy. We're so glad you're here. xx Ellen


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(KPL) The Ministry of Planning and Investment and the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications in collaboration with the World Bank held in Vientiane a workshop on 'Digital Opportunities for a More Competitive Future' on Nov 28.
The workshop � attended by government officials, private sector representatives and international experts � discussed the digital economy, its potential to affect economic growth and ways to ensure that more people can benefit from digital opportunities throughout the country.
The workshop focused on the need to accelerate digital transformation in the Lao PDR, allowing the country to take advantage of the opportunities that digital connectivity can bring.
Digital technology is a key driver of economic development and innovation in many countries around the world. In the Lao PDR, there is more to be done to improve the accessibility, quality and affordability of internet services. By embracing digital technology, everybody benefits: private citizens, businesses, and also the public administration. We really need to maximize the opportunities that arise from adopting digital technology in our country to make the Lao PDR more competitive, said Mr Kikeo Chanthaboury, Vice Minister of Planning and Investment.
Participants debated key digital challenges including how to increase the speed of and access to broadband internet. Participants also discussed ways to make the internet affordable and ensure that access to broadband can reach more beneficiaries, including through private-public partnerships.
The importance of strengthening the regulatory environment on digital payments, electronic signatures, data security and consumer protection � to build trust in online transactions � was also highlighted.
Mr Thongsay Xanexaya, Vice Minister of Post and Telecommunications said: In order to allow digital sector to be more competitive, we first need to provide supportive environment to ensure various kinds of services with quality and appropriate prices. The ministry needs to work hard to unlock all potentials for our digital improvements.
At the moment, 90 per cent of Lao people are digitally connected through their mobile phones. However, both the private sector and the government of the Lao PDR could improve their effectiveness in delivering services by adopting digital solutions. We are delighted to support the authorities in the Lao PDR to find solutions on how to improve the use of digital technologies � which are also key to promote a more inclusive pattern of economic growth and to improve the quality of life of all citizens, said Ms Viengsamay Srithirath, Acting World Bank Manager.
Last year, the World Bank conducted a rapid assessment on the Lao PDR Digital Development. The resulting report provided a snapshot of digital development in the country and highlighted areas for improvement, particularly on connectivity and regulation. It also described the overall level if digitization of the public administration in the Lao PDR, based on international benchmarks.
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As you've probably read in some of my posts fatigue has been a real issue. Not just from care giving but in 2014 my adrenal system collapsed. I've not recovered yet. The fatigue has been nasty and last week I thought I had the flu. I just felt miserable. The worst was the day I needed to take mom to her doctor appointment. It was almost 40 miles away and I was a vomitous mess. Every few miles I had to pull over and lose it. Add to that I had a nasty headache. It took everything I had to get mom there and when we arrived, I dropped her off and told her to handle things herself. Considering a lot of people knew her I didn't see it as an issue.
As soon as I parked the car I rested my head against the window and in an instant was having wild and weird dreams. I'm not sure how long I "slept" but eventually I moved to the back seat. Mom came out later with an attendant who was helping her. Now I had to make it home. She was scared and insisted on driving. Um…no. How do you say no to someone with her diagnosis? Did I mention she ran over 2 trees while driving the golf cart around? (She hasn't driven since).
Anyway I drove 45 mph and I still barely made it. Again, every few miles I was wretching so violently I wet my pants. (TMI I know, just being raw here…and anonymous). I wanted nothing more than to just lay down in the bushes beside the road but I had to get mom home. Finally we made it and I collapsed in bed.
A few days later I discovered I was covered in itchy red dots everywhere. We live in chigger and mosquito-land so I didn't think it a big deal. But mom insisted I go to the doctor. I begrudgingly complied. At the doctor appointment everyone including myself thought maybe it was oak mites. I guess they're particularly bad this year. I had never heard of them. But just in case the doc ordered a Lyme disease tider as well as a Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) test. I kind of wondered if I had Lyme disease because of my fatigue issues.
It was only about 4 days later and I received a call. Not the one where they leave a message and tell you everything is fine but the one that says to call them back. I did and would you believe it? I tested positive for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever! It was on the low end but it was still a positive test. So I'm on doxycyclene and some vitamins. I'm doing much better although I can still overdo it.
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NYC has been completely overtaken this week. Besides the fact that the population of women over six feet has dramatically increased, so has the general level of excitement about one of the greatest—and craziest!—times of the year. New York Fashion Week is like Christmas around here, trust us.
Because this week is so special, our Instagram isn't the only one blowing up with straight-from-the-front-row shots and cute behind-the-scenes moments—celebs are getting in on the game too, sharing everything they're seeing from the tents to downtown scene. Check out our favorite pics below, then tell us your favorite in the comments!
Karlie Kloss
Lights, camera, and a whole lot of action. Being a model is intense.
Peyton List
Great heels and NYFW (and taxi cabs) clearly go hand in hand (in hand).
Kendall Jenner
Kendall (hold the Jenner) taking on NYC like a boss.
Selena Gomez
Just hanging behind the scenes at her own show, NBD.
Shay Mitchell
No time to sleep? No problem. That's where sunnies come in.
Victoria Justice and Jamie Chung
Let the adorable celeb hangouts begin.
Willow Shields
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ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Chicago Blackhawks have endured the rigors of five trips to the Western Conference finals in the past seven seasons thanks, in no small part, to their longest-tenured and most heavily used player, defenseman Duncan Keith.
Keith leads all skaters in ice time and is the top-scoring defenseman in the playoffs, with 16 points in 16 games. He has four multipoint games, including a 3-point effort in Chicago's 5-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 6 on Wednesday. Game 7 is at Honda Center on Saturday night.
"You see how great he can be, how pivotal, how much he means to our team — especially in these big games," said Jonathan Toews, the Blackhawks' captain and top center.
Keith's workload has increased considerably during the series, which has gone to overtime in Game 5, double overtime in Game 4 and triple overtime in Game 2. He logged more than 40 minutes in Games 2 and 4.
He has joined Ray Bourque, Nicklas Lidstrom, Al MacInnis, Chris Pronger and Sergei Zubov, the only skaters who have logged more than 30 minutes a night in a deep playoff run since the N.H.L. began to tabulate ice time in the 1998-99 season.
"He's kind of a freak as far as his metabolism and conditioning level," Chicago Coach Joel Quenneville said. "I think the more he plays, the more efficient he is, the more he gets going."
Defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson said earlier in the series that he had yet to see Keith take a deep breath. But when asked about his uncanny endurance, the understated Keith deflected the praise, saying that Hjalmarsson had performed the best on the team's fitness tests.
"I just liked to play when I was a kid," Keith said. "We had a lot of outdoor rinks where I grew up, and we were always on them. I didn't really pay attention to my lung capacity when I was 8 years old."
The Blackhawks have been undermanned on defense, the result of injuries and suspect performances. They have regularly used four defensemen rather than the usual six or seven. Keith's indefatigable motor and his ability to cover ice — teammates estimate he has some of the quickest initial strides in the game — have become essential for Chicago.
When the Blackhawks selected Keith late in the second round in the 2002 draft, he became the cornerstone of an extremely unlikely dynasty in the making. At the time, the team was in the midst of a 10-season stretch in which it qualified for the playoffs once.
Keith, 31, and one of his partners, Brent Seabrook, arrived in Chicago in 2005, when the Blackhawks had become a stew of failure, despair and resentment. As recently as 2007, they were named the worst franchise in sports by ESPN, and in that same year, a memorial tribute to the former owner William Wirtz was booed by fans inside United Center.
The Blackhawks, who had last won a championship in 1961, returned to the playoffs in 2009, a berth that started a renaissance that has included Stanley Cup titles in 2010 and 2013.
For the second straight season, the Blackhawks find themselves in Game 7 of the conference finals. Last season, they battled back from a three-games-to-one deficit against the Los Angeles Kings to force Game 7, only to fall at home. This year, they have chased the Ducks, who held 1-0, 2-1 and 3-2 leads in the series.
Keith assisted on each of Chicago's first three goals in Game 6, helping establish a 3-0 lead. His display was a variety pack of offensive brilliance that included a blue-line-to-blue-line stretch pass, a cross-ice dish on the heels of two pump fakes and a simple play up the boards to let right wing Patrick Kane work his magic.
With the Blackhawks ahead by 3-2, Keith swiped a point-blank Corey Perry shot off the goal line during a third-period power play. He later boxed out Perry to deny him an equally dangerous opportunity to score.
Keith's efficiency mimics effortlessness, and he is capable of magnificent improvisation within a highly structured game. That balance of dependability and creativity has twice earned him the Norris Trophy as the N.H.L.'s top defenseman.
"He does a great job of everything — defensively, offensively, logging ice time — and he seems to do it with ease," said Kane, who also praised Keith's emotional commitment.
Keith, a two-time Olympic gold medalist for Canada, has also exemplified the resiliency of the Blackhawks, who have disregarded deficits and deficiencies. Before setting up the first goal of Game 6, Keith absorbed a heavy check into the boards from center Ryan Kesler.
The Ducks are perhaps the heaviest, hardest-hitting team in the N.H.L. Kesler proclaimed before Game 5 that "no human could withstand that many hits," and he emphasized the point to reporters after Game 6, saying, "Every hit that we've had — and I'm sure you guys will count them — it's all for this Game 7."
Keith, a player as likely to make a bold proclamation as he is to break a sweat, offered an icily calm response.
"It's just a case where we try to play our game and use our strengths to the best of our ability," he said, adding, "It's only one game, and at the end of the day, it's still hockey."


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Effects of Regulation on Utility Financing: Theory and Evidence
Robert A. Taggart, Jr.
NBER Working Paper No. 866 (Also Reprint No. r0633)
This paper examines the financing decisions of regulated public utilities. It is argued that the regulatory process affects utility financing choices both by conditioning the environment in which these choices are made and by creating opportunities for firms to influence the regulated price through strategic financing behavior. The nature of this regulatory effect continually changes, however, as economic conditions change and as regulators, firms and consumers adapt to one another's decisions. The direction of the impact on utility financing, therefore, may differ both over time and across regulatory jurisdictions. This theory of regulatory influence is tested by examining several episodes in the financing experience of U.S. electric utilities from 1912 to 1979. Evidence of a regulatory effect on utility financing is found particularly for the early years of state commission regulation. Examples of an adaptive response pattern on the part of regulators, firms and consumers are also cited.
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Document Object Identifier (DOI): 10.3386/w0866
Published: Taggart, Robert A. "Effects of Regulation on Utility Financing: Theory and Evidence." Journal of Industrial Economics, Vol. 33, No. 3, (March 1985) , pp. 257-276.
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I'm really sad, you guys. Star Trek Into Darkness is great, but it's built to stand alone. Usually this is a good thing for a movie. Not so much for a character like Khan.
When I first met Khan, I had so few words to say on the matter except for the sonnet which summed up his seeming villainy.
When he returned in Wrath of Khan he completely hijacked my two-sonnet plan; first with his revealing himself to be a most devoted husband and then with his hatred being completely fueled by the love of his wife.
Khan is such a rich character and we lose all of that; he has been reduced to a monster seeking genocide. I'm having a lot of negative feelings about this. Yes, Khan was always a villain; but, he was human, too. I'm not cool with that being lost in translation and this next sonnet says as much:
Beware the jinn allowed to rise
from out of slumber centuries long
among those darker, unknown skies
too soon met with no hope of song
that shows a man made better still.
O! Where is she of fairer will
that — in the days no longer lived —
a man from out a beast derived?
See how his weapons keep their sleep;
they wait the dawn of lust renewed
for blood not held within their brood.
Without her — without cause to weep —
he'll never know humanity,
the strength in his fragility.


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Peter and Carrie exchanged wedding vows in a Tennessee field surrounded by friends and family. Then we had pie. So much glorious pie!
Harhar Goods' first product drop is a cap for good folks who like to laugh and drink coffee. It's a delicious topper for your delicate dome.
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10 Things You Should NOT Forget to Rent for Your Wedding
Making sense of what to lease for a wedding is an oft-overlooked piece of arranging. Without adhering to a wedding rental agenda, your guests won't have seats to sit on, glasses to drink from, and forks to eat with.
To help minimize expenses, these things (and some more!) are normally leased, instead of bought, from a confided in wedding rental organization or might be incorporated with your venue or cooking bundles. In any case, you ought to settle your rentals around a few months before your wedding.
This wedding rental agenda will guarantee that you'll have these must-have things to guarantee your enormous day is a triumph.
You may have heard pretty much everybody ask, "Do you have a Plan B?" If you're hosting an open-air wedding, it's a smart thought to have a tent good to go if there should be an occurrence of harsh climate—and that doesn't simply incorporate downpour. Your guests ought to be shielded agreeable and protected from bursting sun or surging breezes.
In any case, that is not every one of the—a marquee entrance tent drains, a phase for your artists, atmosphere control, clear sides, and post spreads might be required, as well. Now and again, you may require a generator (more on that beneath) and a different providing food prep tent. Is it accurate to say that you are a fanatic of hanging texture over the tent's roof? Incorporate that too.
Tables and Chairs
Clearly, tables and seats a vital piece of your wedding rental agenda for you and your guests to sit amid the service, mixed drink hour, and gathering—however, remember about different spots all through your wedding where tables and seats are vital. Your performers need a spot to sit and rest their instruments.
Include another table for your gifts and cards, another for your seating assignments, another for your cake and pastries, and another for your favors. You additionally might be astonished at what number of various kinds of seats and tables are accessible, regardless of whether you're going for long ranch tables with cross back seats or present-day square tables with Ghost seats. Work with your venue facilitator and rentals organization to make sense of where tables and seats will be required depending on your guest list and different subtleties of your occasion.
Dance Floor
Numerous venues will have a dance floor included, yet for those that don't, you'll have to incorporate it on your wedding rental agenda. Contingent upon what number of guests are visiting, you'll have the capacity to decide the span of your dance floor—industry standard manages around 4-and-a-half square feet per guest, assuming that about portion of your guests will dance in the meantime. Wood is the most widely recognized sort of dance floor accessible, however, there are different choices.
In case you're hosting a terrace wedding or a wedding in a rustic venue, you may need to lease a generator. Consider how much power it requires to control your wedding.
Your occasion space needs it to turn on the lights, your food provider needs it to cook and prepare, your DJ needs it to play music, and your housekeeper of respect and best man needs it to give their toasts by means of an amplifier and set of speakers.
Materials and Napkins
There are a wide assortment of table material styles and manufactures out there—pick the ones that suit your general wedding subject and style the best, and don't be hesitant to blend and match. We cherish sequined, striped, honeycomb, and damask plans.
Dinnerware, Flatware, and Barware
By what another method would your guests have the capacity to eat and drink? With regards to considering what to lease for your wedding, remember chargers and serving plates, forks, blades, spoons, red and white wine glasses, water glasses, champagne woodwinds, highball glasses, shake glasses, and espresso cups. Also, perhaps something additional extraordinary for those mark drinks like bricklayer containers.
Flower Accouterments
New, rich blossoms will go far to make your huge day look astonishing, however, what do you place them in? That is the place your flower vendor comes in. Numerous flower specialists give rental things to help their game plans. Pick to lease curves, walkway marker stands, vases, vessels, votive candles, lamps, candelabras, and so on.
Parlor Furniture
Give your guests a tranquil zone to rest their feet and talk. Mastermind a family room format with vintage sofas, rockers, footstools, perhaps a floor covering, and that's only the tip of the iceberg.
Note: This should possibly be incorporated on your wedding rental agenda in case you're hosting a patio or risen occasion where bathrooms aren't actually available (or on the off chance that you'd lean toward your guests not utilize the bathrooms in your home, on account of a terrace wedding). Bathrooms are clearly a necessity, and leased bathroom trailers are generally very open and all around selected.
Various Items
Converse with your sellers (especially your cook) about different kinds of things you may need to add to your wedding rental agenda. For instance, barkeeps need coolers for mixed drinks to achieve the ideal temperature, your waitstaff may require pitchers to serve drinks, and in case you're hosting a smorgasbord or family-style feast, you'll need serving dishes and the sky is the limit from there. Another thing you should consider is wedding gown rental. Rather than buying an expensive one, renting can save you cost. Once other considerations are prepared, you are ready for the big day.


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By Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D.
The many complexities and contradictions of the creative performer.
"The truly creative mind in any field is no more than this: A human creature born abnormally, inhumanly sensitive. To him… a touch is a blow, a sound is a noise, a misfortune is a tragedy, a joy is an ecstasy, a friend is a lover, a lover is a god, and failure is death. Add to this cruelly delicate organism the overpowering necessity to create, create, create — so that without the creating of music or poetry or books or buildings or something of meaning, his very breath is cut off from him. He must create, must pour out creation. By some strange, unknown, inward urgency he is not really alive unless he is creating." ― Pearl S. Buck
"Do I contradict myself? / Very well then I contradict myself, / (I am large, I contain multitudes.)" – Walt Whitman
Recounting his recording sessions with the young Michael Jackson, famed record producer Quincy Jones remembers that "Michael was so shy, he'd sit down and sing behind the couch with his back to me while I sat with my hands over my eyes — and the lights off." What a contrast from his onstage extroverted, charismatic and bold performances!
In the CNN.com article "The confusing legacy of Michael Jackson," Todd Leopold discusses the perplexing combination of seemingly contradictory traits displayed by Michael Jackson. In explaining his many sides, Jackson biographer J. Randy Taraborelli essentially throws his hands up in the air in exasperation as he tries to make sense of the apparent contradictions:
I think that when you're talking about Michael Jackson and you try to analyze him, it's like analyzing electricity, you know? It exists, but you don't have a clue as to how it works.
Creativity researchers aren't so confused. They have long-ago accepted the fact that creative people are complex. Almost by definition, creativity is complex. Creative thinking is influenced by many traits, behaviors, and sociocultural factors that come together in one person. It would be surprising if all of these factors didn't sometimes, or even most of the time, appear to contradict one another.
In the 60s, after extensively interviewing some of the most creative people of his generation, legendary creativity researcher Frank X. Barron came to the following conclusion:
"Thus the creative genius may be at once naïve and knowledgeable, being at home equally to primitive symbolism and to rigorous logic. He is both more primitive and more cultured, more destructive and more constructive, occasionally crazier and yet adamantly saner, than the average person."
After interviewing 91 eminent people, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi came to thesame conclusion decades later: "creative people show tendencies of thought and action that in most people are segregated. They contain contradictory extremes; instead of being an "individual," each of them is a "multitude.""
To me, some of the most fascinating contrasts are those found in creativeperformers — those who are constantly on stage and in the public eye. Out of Csikszentmihaly's list of 10 complex personality traits of creative people, I think these three are the most relevant to creative performers:
These three seeming contradictions — energy/rest, extroversion/introversion, and openness/sensitivity — are not separate phenomena but together seem to form the core of the creative performer's personality. These characteristics are also linked to what Elaine Aron refers to as a highly sensitive personality (HSP). HSP's make up 15-20 percent of the general population and tend to be more aware than others of subtleties, get more easily overwhelmed when things get too intense or there is too much sensory input, are easily affected by other's moods, and are deeply moved by arts and music. Some of the most creative people have very high levels of sensitivity and have found ways to accommodate their sensitivity.
Take Yoshira Nakamatsu, perhaps one of the most creative (if not also a bit nutty) inventors of all time. He invented many 'calm rooms' around his house to minimize as much as possible any potential sensory input that might interfere with his creative process. My favorite calm room is his bathroom, where his toilet shuts out every noise and every magnetic and electronic field! According to Dr. Nakamatsu, "Such a calm room erases all noise from your brain, you can concentrate and think." Dr. Nakamatsu also has a "dynamic room" in his old house, where music, patterns and textures stimulate the brain. According to Nakamatsu, this room is conducive to inventing, allowing the creator to mix ideas in his or her head. The genius of Dr. Nakamatsu may come in large part, from his ability to flexibly switch between extreme quiet and extreme stimulation (read here for more on the good Dr.'s genius).
What about extremely extroverted performers? Do they also fit the profile? Psychologist Jennifer O. Grimes went to three major summer metal rock tours, including one of the largest heavy metal/hard rock festivals in the world — "Ozzfest." Talk about extroverted performers! Grimes interviewed 21 musicians associated with signed touring acts in an isolated room backstage for approximately 20-25 minutes.
Behind the curtain, how did these hard rock musicians describe themselves? Below are some of Jennifer's impressions (for a fuller summary, see here).
Introversion / Extroversion
All participants showed interest in physical activities but also reported requiring "alone time."
Most participants reported "overthinking everything" and being hypercritical, exhibiting critical attention to detail and a careful method of planning everything.
Those familiar only with the subjects' stage persona believed the subjects to be friendly, bold and approachable. The acquaintances who were able to respond to Grimes' interview questionnaire reported that the subjects were not approachable or appeared to hold a condescending view of others until one became better acquainted with the individual. Those closer to the musicians thought they were warm, friendly, calm and pleasant.
The introverts in her sample seemed adept at using introversion and extroversion in various facades to manipulate their appearances to the various circles of friends, acquaintances and others. As Grimes puts it, musicians were adept at "juggling multiple faces" (I really like this way of phrasing it!).
Many of Grimes's participants felt as though they were often misunderstood or perceived in a negative light, sometimes due to shyness.
Openness / Sensitivity
The musicians in Grimes's sample reported being in the zone onstage, and being able to "tune out" external stimuli unrelated to the task. At the same time, Grimes found a lot of the musicians reported a heightened sensitivity to their surroundings and their experience of sound, lighting, scents, etc.
All of the musicians reported some degree of unusual perceptions, especially relating to high sensory sensitivity.
All participants described music as a means of self-expression, relating to others, and finding fulfillment. Subjects reported that listening to or creating music allowed them to recharge when overstimulated.
Musicians reported that any amount of inhibition hindered creative production. Apparently, this was a conscious decision: artists explained how they learned to work with the process so that they did not unintentionally inhibit their creativity by blocking their own flow.
Many of Grimes's subjects showed an appreciation of fantasy; daydreaming was commonly reported. Drummers reported less abnormal perceptual experiences, lower levels of sensitivity, and lower anxiety than the rest of the instrumentalists.
Those writing melodic aspects reported more abnormal sensory experiences, a greater sense of feeling overwhelmed, greater sensitivity, higher anxiety, emotional fluctuation, and pronounced attention to organization, rigid practices, beliefs, and adherence to habits and schedules. When these qualities were most pronounced, they appeared to be associated with the most productive periods of creative writing. Folks who did music composition reported that when they feel overwhelmed, they withdraw and write, an experience described as both cathartic and impossible without the abnormal feelings and/or perceptions. Grimes concludes that it is her hope that the stereotyping about introversion will cease to pervade introversion literature without unbiased support for those claims.
So that's heavy metal rockers. What about stand-up comedians, another group of creative performers that often seem quite Extraverted onstage?
Psychologist Gil Greengross and colleagues compared the personality traits of 31 professional stand-up comedians and 9 amateur comedians against the personality traits of 10 humor writers and 400 college students. They found that the comedians (both professional and amateur) scored on average the lowest in self-reported extroversion, even lower than comedy writers. According to the researchers,
"The public perceives comedians as ostentatious and flashy. Their persona on stage is often mistakenly seen interchangeably with their real personality, and the jokes they tell about their lives are considered by many to have a grain of truth in them. However, the results of this study suggest that the opposite is true. Perhaps comedians use their performance to disguise who they are in their daily life. Comedians may portray someone they want to be, or perhaps their act is a way to defy the constraints imposed on their everyday events and interactions with others."
While most of the results I presented in this article came from self-report, I think the evidence is suggestive that for a large majority of performers, in some of the most extraverted forms of performance, there is this great ability to juggle multiple faces and a need for downtime and reflection.
Coming into psychology from a musical background, I can certainly identify with the unique cognitive experiences of the performer/artist. But even putting on my scientist face, I've come across a lot of research (including some of my own) showing just how intertwined and prevalent sensitivity, openness to experience, flow, abnormal perceptual experiences, and personality contradictions really are in creative people, especially artists (see Schizotypy, Flow, and the Artist's Experience).
Hopefully by combining methods, such as self-reported experiences, peer reports, and more objective tests, we can shed more light on the many complexities and seeming contradictions found in creative people of many different flavors, and by so doing counter common black-and-white stereotypes about people in general.
© 2013 Scott Barry Kaufman, All Rights Reserved
For more on the development of intelligence and creativity, see "Ungifted: Intelligence Redefined".


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Photo credit: Bob Gottlieb
Here are a few real-world stories that illuminate what is possible as a result of the horse-human connection. Horses can teach us to find our center and 'be' completely in the present moment—in ways largely unavailable otherwise.
There's an intimate immediacy in the loop-of-connection which invites and allows for easeful entry into our own felt sense of wholeness. Our openness to ourselves, to others, and to life itself then expands. Our nervous systems re-pattern towards a genuine feeling of 'at-home-ness'. This type of horse-human interaction is one of the most effective, efficient ways to grow our capacity to give and receive love, trust, connection, support, and joy—and to imprint a new level of inner ease and peace.
My very first EFL horse was Flash. He had been given to me by Therapeutic Riding of Tucson (TROT). They did their very best to love on him and support him through some of the abuse he had encountered, but he was not able to get fully comfortable with 2 side-walkers and a horse-handler person in addition to a rider. So they found a home for him.
He loved connecting with people and did really well with ground work—under the right initial conditions—but that is a whole other story.
This particular occasion was with Flash, me and an adult client. Flash and this client had worked together before many times. They both had experienced what is called 'join-up' which is where the horse accepts the human essentially as safe and trustworthy and part of the herd. The horse bonds with the human and will 'join up' with the —walking where the human walks, turning where the human turns—with no lead rope or halter, at liberty.
It's a beautiful thing to see.
On this day, the client was quite stressed. Not just with day-to-day stressors, but stress from trauma that had been exacerbated in-between sessions. We began the session inside with hopes of supporting her system in regulating (self-calming). It wasn't happening. We went outside to be with the horses in support of regulating her nervous system. It was better, but only a little. We asked Flash if he wanted to work and when he indicated, 'yes', we brought him out of the paddock.
She began grooming him, which is usually very soothing for most folks, especially for her. We were not getting to the heart of the self-regulation, but she experienced join-up. We were heading in the right direction. But I could see that something different was needed here to get at this thing that seemed deeper in her system.
Sometimes being atop a horse and experiencing the rhythm of the horse walking can ease the human body into more regulation. So we tried this, too. We got the saddle pad, put the halter and lead rope on, she got up on him. Then... nothing.
He wouldn't move. I encouraged her to give him a little squeeze with her legs. Nothing. I encouraged him to take a few steps. Still nothing.
I let my 'soft eyes' gaze upon the situation. What I saw was the slightest disconnect between the two of them. I invited her to feel her seat, to feel her legs and to take a gentle notice of her breath. Not to change it at all, just notice.
She did this. As she did, her body relaxed ever so slightly and she let out a sigh. An exhale. Literally a split second later—it was almost simultaneous but not, Flash exhaled too. Fully and thoroughly. And then he went into a walk.
That experience was so rich, so pure, un-choreographed, natural, and spontaneous.
Horses attune to us and each other so exquisitely, it is mind-boggling. I often wonder what it would be like if we, as two-leggeds, with each other, held the same paradigm: "I won't go until you—all of you—body, mind and all, are ready. I will wait for you."
This story of Flash reminds me that 4 + 2 = 1.
Photo credit: Bob Gottlieb
One of our clients was in the round pen with Freedom, Blue, Barbara and me. As we were discussing recent occurrences, the horses, who were at liberty (no halters or lead ropes), walked around us, and met nose-to-nose behind the client's back. They became very still for a long moment, as we respectfully observed their behavior. They then both stepped back and softly blew air from their nostrils, releasing some kind of energy. When we asked the client if she knew what just happened, she said she had been experiencing pain in the spot where the horses' noses had touched. We all just gave each other a knowing look, and silently thanked the horses for their insightful care.
An adult female client was experiencing a great deal of worry and stress. As the client sat in the round pen with Barbara and me, Blue and Freedom were wandering about the pen. As she was talking about her challenges, Blue came near her, reached out through the fence, and picked up a small mesquite branch. He very methodically and slowly, worked the branch around and around in his mouth, until he had all the thorns broken off, and then dropped it in her lap! The discussion turned to what meaning and symbolism was held in that beautiful gesture.
A young male client who had suffered a great deal of trauma, was leading our mare, Destiny. We believe that Destiny had also experienced a great deal of trauma in her young life. She had developed such a deep connection with him. As they continued to walk, trot, turn and stop, he took off the lead line, and she continued to mirror every move he made, even though she could have easily walked (or ran) away from him. His appreciation of the trust he experienced was very evident in his smile.


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Jessica Chastain for the fashion win!
Her look was purely old Hollywood, and she knocked it out of the park last night! (Her chance of winning in my book may have been boosted by her ginger hair (I love redheads), but she truly carried this look flawlessly.
Best Hair: Anne Hathaway
I really hope my darling, Brad Goreski, wasn't behind this sorry excuse for an Oscar dress - it was a really horrible color on her pale skin, and a terrible cut; but I must say if anyone can pull off a perfect short hair do it's this gal! My poor afro doesn't allow for short cuts like this, but if I could I would totally take this picture in for a snip of the hair.
Best Same Look: Jennifer Anniston
I want Jennifer Anniston to do something with that long "same hair for the last 20 years" look, but this dress totally makes up for the sameness she brought to the table. Red was a daring move, but this cut and the fabric shined like new money on the stage.
Best Dressed Couple: Ben Affleck & Jennifer Garner
Was there even a question of who was the best dressed couple? These two are not only fantastic actors, they are genuine and plain adorable. Both look well put together and perfect together. Love Jen and Ben!
Best Dressed Performer: Adele
No one can top Adele's pipes, her impecable sense of her own style, flawless make-up...oh am I gushing? I love her! She knocks it out of the park every.single.time. BRAVO!!


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With the cold here to stay, we thought we'd warm you up with these hot chocolate recipes. Treat yourselves to recipes that put a twist on your classic cup of hot cocoa. Who knew hot chocolate could come in so many varieties?!
French Vanilla Hot Chocolate
A rich and creamy recipe you won't be able to resist. Get the full recipe on Domestically Blissful.
Cookies & Cream Frozen Hot Chocolate
Even though it's freezing outside, we figured we could make one exception to our "warm-only" rule for A Beautiful Mess's Frozen Hot Chocolate.
Healthy Vegan Hot Cocoa
Don't miss out on the decadent fun just because dietary restrictions. Try this recipe from Deliciously Ella, which uses almond milk instead of dairy, for a vegan friendly twist.
Salted Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate
Salted peanut butter + chocolate = a combo we can't resist. Warm up with One Ordinary Day's recipe.
We'll use any excuse we can get for a taste of Nutella. The Kitchn gives you options for small and big batches, so invite some friends over and let them in on the delicious fun.
Images || (Feat.) How Sweet It Is, (1) Domestically Blissful, (2) A Beautiful Mess, (3) Deliciously Ella, (4) One Ordinary Day, (5) Maureen Petrosky on The Kitchn


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The winner of the President's Award for 2019 is Sister Moira Lynam of the Mater Hospital Bridge Club, seen here receiving the award from CBAI President Peter O'Meara.
The Mater club was established in 1994, but membership had declined, and by the time Sister Moira joined, the club had become a very small and essentially social one. Sister Moira set about rejuvenating the club, improving the standard of play, and formalising the club competitions. She did this in a number of ways – encouraging more experienced players from other clubs in the locality to join the Mater, holding numerous courses and teaching sessions, bringing Novices into the club and integrating them effectively, joining forces with the larger Botanic club for weekends away, bringing in external TDs and encouraging club members to do TD courses, and entering external competitions such as the Kirwan league. As a result of all these efforts, which Sister Moira undertakes in addition to running the club as its secretary, the Mater has gone from strength to strength, and now has twelve or more tables on most evenings, and manages that rare combination of being very welcoming and having a strong competitive spirit.
Sister Moira is therefore a very worthy recipient of the President's Award 2019, and I am sure all CBAI members will join us in congratulating her and thanking her for her contribution to bridge.


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Haile Selassie! Tiny Harris is looking sexier than ever in locks.
Well, the truth of the matter is that T.I.'s wife loves the Rastafarian look so much that she is having a tough time removing her colorful braids.
The petite Xscape diva shared a sexy photo where she is gazing at the camera in a tank top with flawless makeup on.
The "Who Can I Run To" singer explained that she is having a tough time removing the fake hair.
She wrote: "Sssshit so good, might not even pull it out #AtlShit s/o to my babes @jazzybraidzatl having fun with these locs."
One fan told "The Arms of the One Who Loves You" artist: "That's my Escape Girl!!!! Tiny you are wonderful, magnificent and humble. I LOVE YOU!!I love you hair like that that's u I say that every time you do that style."
Another commenter explained: "You soo pretty with those but no matter what style you rock you "Fuck "em" up every time.My girl @majorgirl is just so bomb! She has her own swag, just like her Hubby!!! All 3 Ladies look gorgeous! I love Tamika's personality!! you the luckiest man alive.sheesh#Salute."
A third person shared: "You probably won't see especially the way these new comments set up lmaoo this, but I am freaking LOVE you Tiny. Not just because of your voice, but mainly because of your spirit. You're always so supportive of everyone, never really in any feuds, and overall a cool person. Everyone needs to see a positive comment sometime, but you DESERVE it!This hair style looks cute on you too some can't rock this.You are just a Doll…. she never had anything on you… PERIOD… you my Shero!Luv when you get the locs. Wish I could hook you up."
In related Tiny news, it has been revealed that her sexy body is keeping T.I.P. happy.
A source told Hollywood Life: "T.I. And Tiny's fights always result in make-up sex, and it's always the best kind of sex for these two. Tiny teases Tip by joking that she believes he sometimes starts fights purely so it will lead to crazy good make-up sex! Tip and Tiny are both incredibly passionate people, and they're alike in a lot of ways—that's one of their major negatives, as well as pluses—they both fight intensely, and then make-up in the same way."
The mother of four alongside Kandi Burruss and the Scott sisters will be heading to the road soon.


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Recap of my mini cross-country booksigning spree.
Elizabethtown, KY is MUCH bigger than they protrayed in that movie. Misrepresentation! We didn't have a problem finding the bookstore, but were amazed the town was as big as it is. The booksigning went well. It consisted of me, Shiloh Walker, Veronica Chadwick and Heather Grothaus.
I know Shi, but it was the first time I'd met Veronica and Heather. Veronica is extremely warm and friendly. I liked her instantly. The same with the lovely and personable Heather. All of us nattered throughout the whole booksigning. Oh, I started reading Heather's book last night and it's GOOD. I used to read historicals all the time, but stopped for some reason. Her book may herald a return. (She has a gorgeous husband, by the way.)
Three of my friends drove down for the signing and bought books. Hee. They raffled off two beautiful gift baskets crammed with books and other goodies and two of my friends won them! I swear it wasn't rigged. I didn't even pull the names.
Then my husband and I drove to Nashville. We chilled out Saturday night, went to dinner and soaked in the hotel spa. Before the signing the next day we met a writerly friend of mine, her husband and her cutie kid for lunch at the Rainforest Cafe. I think her child was *very* impressed with the animatronics and the thunderstorms. The visit was too short, though. I need to spend more time on the next visit.
Authors at the Nashville signing besides me were: Phyllis B. Williams, Lani Aames, Shiloh Walker, Veronica Chadwick and Heather Grothaus. I didn't get to talk very much with Phyllis and Lani, which was a pity.
Connie, a reader, made little gifts for some of the authors! So sweet! If you're reading this, thanks again, Connie!! I love it!!! She has a delightful and attentive husband, too. Lucky girl.
After the signing, my husband and I high-tailed it home and slept like two big fur-covered rocks (the cats, you see). This morning I wake up to find one of my cats playing with a CENTIPEDE in the hallway. *shudder* Okay, I'm not squeamish about bugs. I'm fascinated by spiders and refuse to kill them (I trap them and put them outside). I don't mind snakes. I think they're cool. But centipedes give me the heebies like nobody's business. I pounded that sucker into the floor with a shoe before it could BLLLLLLLLLLLAAAAAARRRRRGGGGG scurry away on all those little legs.
Now I'm freaked out that there could be MORE. If there's one, there must be…..*shudder*….MORE.


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Finding an Apartment Where I Can Make FriendsPosted in Uncategorized on July 13th, 2017
My colleague has been really great about helping me find a new apartment. She's lived in the area for several years now, so she had a lot of insight that I don't have as a newcomer to the area. She's been helping me search for apartments in Atlantic Station Atlanta GA. this area is located close to work, and it's really close to major freeways, so getting around town should be really easy. Where I live now, I have to drive 20 minutes just to get to the freeway, which I really don't like. It's really important that my new home is close enough to the freeway, so that I don't have to worry about the extra commute time. Read the rest of this entry »


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With the release of The Accountant in cinemas this week Ben Affleck further cemented his legacy as one of Hollywood's true megastars. The figurehead of a certain billion-dollar Bat franchise, a two-time Academy Award winner – Best picture – Argo – Best Original Screenplay – Good Will Hunting.
To close off what has been a bit of a rollercoaster year for the new caped crusader after Batman Vs Superman met with critical disdain. Affleck took his new found muscular build and squeezed it into a more conventional suit to play an accountant with autism in The Accountant. It may not seem particularly exciting on the surface but he is no ordinary Accountant. His affinity with numbers see's him working for some of the most dangerous criminals in America; however, after the Treasury Department Crime enforcement division starts to investigate he takes on a legitimate client which proves just as deadly. Whilst it's not an academy award winning film, Affleck proves with his deadpan humour and ninja-like moves he is a contender in the action arena.
From Indie Darling to Hollywood Starling
Affleck truly stands at the top of the mountain as an A – list juggernaut. This achievement is even more astonishing when you consider in (2003) Affleck had just flopped massively in another superhero film Daredevil – his second box office disaster in two years after Pearl Harbor. Affleck's career as Hollywood royalty at the time seemed done for, so what changed?
Ben Affleck's talent as an artist was evident long before he became the more reliable screen presence we see today. After the success of Good Will Hunting, Affleck and childhood friend Matt Damon would both see their careers catapult. Affleck, in particular, became inundated with offers – subsequently appearing in 15 films from 1998 – 2002. This extreme overexposure resulted in burnout and Affleck – mania seemed to be dead in the water. From the years 2006 – 2009 Hollywood's leading man completely vanished from our screens and didn't appear in a single movie during that period. How ironic then, that a man who was once deemed People Magazines Sexiest Man Alive, would see his career revitalized by a role taken behind the camera, as a director.
Gone Baby Gone.
With the release of Gone Baby Gone In 2007, Affleck would take his first plunge into directing – a medium that would see a return to the critical acclaim afforded to him – for the first time since Good Will Hunting. An Affleck of a different name would take center stage this time however as his brother Casey took the lead role – with Ben happy to pull the strings behind the scenes for the adaption of Dennis Lehane's neo – noir novel. It was this success that would open up Affleck to a whole new legion of fans, or at the very least created a new sense of optimism for a once promising screenwriter whose career had become besieged by one vapid release after another by that point.
The Town.
Affleck followed up the success of Gone Baby Gone 3 years later with the Crime Thriller The Town. Affleck would not only direct and write this movie but also cast himself in the lead role – proving that he had finally become a master technician in all aspects of Filmmaking. A statement that would further be supported with the release of his most critically acclaimed film to date Argo – two years later.
Written, directed and starring Ben Affleck – Argo is the film that would bag him his second Academy Award (his first for directing)? At this point not only had Affleck reinvigorated his career, for the first time he was completely in the driving seat of it. As an Academy Award-winning director he now had the clout to choose any role he wanted – not to mention having the power and the skills to create projects from scratch. Which would make his next career decision all the more fascinating and controversial?
BATFLECK BEGINS – Batman Vs Superman.
Perhaps the allure of the caped crusader was too much to resist or the now confirmed rumor of a Ben Affleck-directed Batman film too much to turn down. But Affleck's decision to commit himself to the DC franchise for the foreseeable future seems a constraining one. Especially when you consider Affleck seems to have worked so hard to establish himself as an independent voice of cinema within the last decade. With two new directorial features getting released in the near future, it will be compelling to see how long Affleck will be able to balance his artistic tendencies while also being at the helm of multimillion dollar franchise.
The Accountant is in UK cinemas November 4th.