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CA Technologies Extends Global Partner Program to Include Mainframe Modernization Solutions
Available now to partners in North America, the mainframe offerings are expected to be rolled out globally to partners by the fall.
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Supplies innovative Mainframe Modernization solutions, including CA Technologies revolutionary management workspace, CA Mainframe Chorus, a graphically rich, role-based approach to managing mainframe workloads. CA Technologies earned a strong positive rating from Gartner for Mainframe Modernization (Table 1)*.
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The Global Partner Program includes financial incentives for partners to sell to new customers, and rewards them for establishing long-term relationships with customers along with the latest sales tools, training and marketing support.
"The mainframe plays a critical role for companies seeking to deliver reliable, high-quality services at low cost through a complex mix of computing platforms and cloud technology," said David Bradley, senior vice president, Global Channel Sales, CA Technologies. "Our next-generation mainframe capabilities help partners add significant value by minimizing computing costs to help their customers succeed."
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Members of Run Dem Crew are often found hanging out on the Nike Running UK Facebook page. Mike makes it look so eeeeaaasy.
Night: OWNED.
Done and dusted. Last night nearly 4000 women ran 10 kilometres through Victoria Park. Nice work, ladies, I'm happy and proud.
Nike threw down in style and hosted a brilliant event full of light, music and a LOT of orange. The Elle UK, Nike tent and the media tent were buzzing and it was so nice to see so many people that I've worked and trained with over the past three years. Yesterday was basically like a massive reunion for me.
The race, for me, went as expected. I ran so much more than I thought I could, but still slowed down to walk a bit and stretch out a horrible stitch I had between the third and sixth kilometre. Saima, Clara, Eman and I stuck together throughout much of the course while Bwalya skipped off into the distance - she was in her element! It was amazing to see Eman and Saima gain confidence and push through to pull off in the last quarter of the race. I think I'm best at supporting and I kept checking in to see how everyone was feeling. It was a pleasure to keep Clara going right to the end and we kept it chilled and finished off with a zippy sprint and a can of gin & tonic that Kirby handed over as she cheered us at the 100m mark. I don't drink so my present was a sachet of ketchup (don't ask, I didn't).
My favourite thing about the whole event was the fact that much of the course was lined by the hundreds and hundreds of boyfriends, husbands and kids who came to support the runners. It was so touching to witness! My boyfriend and his housemate (Eman's boyfriend) moved around the course so we saw them cheering at four different points during the race. SO GOOD! Lots of high fives and "YOU'RE MY BEAUTIFUL RUNNING GODDESS, KEEP GOING!" shouts. Hilarious and so needed. You guys are the best!
Cheer Dem Crew nearly made me weep. Jesus, Run Dem love can be so emotional. Chevy was up ahead on the lookout for Run Dem girls and then we ran through a tunnel of Run Dem dudes, waving banners and shouting support. I love you guys! #MILE21 is unparalleled. Special shout to half of the Incline Accelerators shouting SARAH MEI! SARAH MEI! I will not repeat Dommy's own brand of motivation, just know it was LOLZ.
The We Own The Night coloured lights and flashing bracelets were gorgeous and the motivational signs and banners designed by Nike for the event were great to see. The music was brilliant, although the quiet parts of the course took their toll. Shouts to Josey Rebelle, Martelo and Lynda Phoenix for making the run feel like the dancefloor.
Having seen the Nike, Elle, Exposure, AKQA and Slice teams working on this event the day I shot the Elle Edit collection in March, I've seen how much planning and hard graft has gone into this. So appreciated, guys!
The outcome was a fun race and evening event where thousands of women ran, raced and beat personal records. Most significantly, so many of these women were inspired or motivated to try something they hadn't done before. It was nice to do something just for the ladies as so many sporting events in the UK are dominated by men, which is often quite intimidating for women who feel that they couldn't possibly join in or compete. Bwalya, Saima, Clara and Eman are all new to running and committed to doing something entirely new over the past few weeks leading up to last night. I'm so, so proud of you girls. You SMASHED IT.
I'm really glad I was asked to do this event, it's been brilliant the whole way through. I broke my own personal best last night for a 10k. Not quite a speedy 45 minutes (add a half hour to that), but the last time I ran that distance was with Run Dem at some point last summer when we ran to the Olympic Stadium and back. I'm proud of me. HIGH FIVE ME! WOOOH!
We owned it last night, ladies. The girl crews SMASHED IT. Well done us!
I've been chilling like a villain on the NikeStore website lately. Click the photo for the article about Elle UK ladies finding their running feet.
We Own Tonight
So, race day is here. The fourth race I've signed up to but the second I'm running.
I've pulled out of two half marathons before now, opting to cheer for my crew rather than make my existing injuries worse.
But tonight, I'm RUNNING! This race is in my hometown and I am EXCITED.
True to style, I haven't really trained for it, I've kind of just been panic running once or twice a week either on my own or with Eman. But tonight, me and my unofficial (BUT SO OFFICIAL) girl crew (The Basketball Wives of Hackney) will be pounding pavement in Victoria Park.
Eman and Bwalya are both new to running and we share a love of complaining about it (I still don't love running, nothing's changed).Eman, ratings to her, has been out, after work, running home, or through Regent's Park putting in the practice for this evening's event. She injured her ankle on Wednesday though, so tonight we'll be taking in the atmosphere rather than tearing through the course (LOL at the very thought of me running at speed anyway).
Eman and I run at comfortable 11-12 minute miles and so does Saima who is also joining us tonight. Bwalya has been training solo due to work hours. Up until now she's been running in a pair of Maharam X Nike Skinny Dunk Highs which I gave to her about a year ago. I've been pestering her for weeks to go and get a gait analysis and she did that on Wednesday, learning that she over-pronates slightly and she'd be best in a pair of LunarGlide+ 4 trainers. Luckily, I had a pair to give her (they're unfortunately not the recommended trainers for me) so we exchanged dinner for fresh footwear (thank you Nike for helping me to help my friends). Turns out though, that Bwalya, although she's been panicking and moaning about her fear for this race, actually runs 8 minute miles. 8 MINUTE MILES. That's 4 minutes faster than the rest of us. If she whinges at any point tonight, I will demand a piggyback.
Anyway, the race kicks off at 8pm and I can't wait to see the sea of neon orange tshirts as girl crews unite and run by night, surrounded by light, music and vibes. I'm really looking forward to it.
Shouts to the crews out in Copenhagen, running the marathon tomorrow. You'll smash it! Party after party after party by the sounds of it (NBRO are the ULTIMATE party crew). #mamarun #braidgang #bridgethegap
Do you feel like there needs to be a race just for the girl crews and fast females in the UK? A short and sharp route, perhaps, with a festival vibe? A 10k in London in Spring? Maybe an evening race, you know, to be a bit different, so we can make a 'thing' of it? A race where fashion and fitness unite and unicorns line the sides of the route*? A run with a party atmosphere?
It's happening. Nike UK and Elle UK have teamed up to cater to girl crews and ladies in lycra who want all of the above. (*fashion and fitness will be present, the unicorns, however, will not be).
Of course I'm down to be involved. I've been looking for a small race to train for, to keep my legs going, but one with no pressure for speed so I can just enjoy it. I would never have dreamed of an evening race (my preferred time to run) that is as much about enjoying the atmosphere as enjoying the run itself. But yeah, that's what's happening. I still kind of can't believe it and I'm really looking forward to it (I know, ME, looking forward to running, SO LOLZ).
Rewind to a fortnight ago and Elle and Nike put an evening of cocktails, smoothies, photo shoots and race sign ups to get the ball rolling. I was invited to be involved and the photo above is one that was taken of me on the evening.
True to form, I haven't started training yet, but with a month to go myself and my mini girl crew featuring Bwalya and Eman are tackling the miles as of next week. We're the [Unofficial But So Official] Basketball Wives of Hackney (all three of our boyfriends run the court and, um, all live in Hackney).
The race is Saturday the 18th of May. I am bringing my girls and vibez to the start line. See you THERE.
Sign up here for the WE OWN THE NIGHT 10K race.
Have a look at www.elleuk.com/beauty/running and their post for their top tips to train for a 10k (which has a photo of meeee!) 'How To Run A 10K'.
If you're signing up but are worried about training, Nike and Elle are running classes leading up to the race. The Nike+ Run Club is every Monday evening at Niketown London and the Nike Training Club class is every Wednesday evening in Hyde Park. Check out: @NikeUK @ElleUK @ElleUKRunning for times and information. The sessions are free so just show up and get involved - I will be!
Liberty London Air Force 1 Downtown.
Air Forces for ladies. No pink in sight… <3
I WAS WRONG! THESE ARE MEN'S SHOES. Released via Hanon in UK size 6 and upwards.
FAIL. Ladies would love these. SMALLER SIZES REQUIRED FOR LADIES WHO WON'T WEAR PINK TRAINERS PLZKTHANX.
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The shoot I did for Nike UK before Christmas has been up since the new year and the images are on the Nike store homepage and on the Facebook page for Nike Running.
Darkz, Jamie, Venetia, Lina, Orsi, Elle, Petra and lots of Nike Fitness Club trainers spent a day doing drills (HELL) and sprints (MORE HELL) in East London for the Make It Count campaign. Anything I do with Run Dem Crew is fun. Never a dull moment. The drills were worth it for the laughs we had.
Still hate the word "banter" though…
I found the other pics on the Nike Facebook page. The photos of my brother, Chris, were from the Nike+ Run Club New Year's Day Make It Count run from Niketown London. He's one of the pacers for Nike+ Run Club when he's not at uni and he came straight from the airport to join in on the run and enjoy the three free breakfasts. What a winner (div).
This is the behind the scenes video of the shoot that Olivier @oliviergeraghty and I ran around in the dark in Shoreditch for late last year for CRACK Magazine. It was FREEZING but totally worth it. It helps when you've got a really nice team on board though and lots of hot chocolate.
This is the first shoot I've done using light painting, but I love the effects Sola created by running around like a Jedi wannabe behind us with a big LED light stick with coloured gels sellotaped to it. Lots of long exposure shots with lots of controlled shivering, but lots of LOLZ on set.
The rest of the images are up on CRACK Magazine's site.
Running with Darkz and Venetia up and down, over and under bridges, lots of (fucking) banter banter banter (I hate that word) and lots of Nike+ Fuelpoints earned. This was a fun shoot and we're on the UK Nike store site for the New Year Make It Count campaign.
HAAAAAAIIIII! I'M RUNNING. RUNNING ON NIKE'S HOMEPAGE! *waves* 2013….How will y'all #MakeItCount? I will be going hard with training! Happy New Year folks, hope it's a good one! x
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New York, post-Sandy, was like a broken hearted friend. There were bright and resilient parts where the atmosphere was tough and excited, then you'd pass through a part of the city where there was still no power and it was like intruding on a private and raw pain. You wanted to make it better and just BE there until they were ok.
I stayed in Brooklyn with Jessie Zapo where there was power, people and parties. Probably a little too much for Grandma Mei. Lower and midtown Manhattan were worst hit by the hurricane and when I cycled through LES (Lower East Side) on Friday morning with Jessie and Anna it was like passing through a scene from a zombie movie. It was eerily quiet; stores closed, barely any pedestrians, a few cars and no traffic lights. If people were driving, the cars moved slowly and cautiously.
That being said, if you know New Yorkers, you know that the storm, if anything, hardened the city spirit and the community was strengthened by the common struggle. Hundreds of people were crossing the bridges over into Brooklyn to buy groceries and charge their phones and the restaurants in Brooklyn on Thursday night were packed and noisy as though it was a Saturday night. And then, of course, Bridge Runners always bring party vibes. You'd never have known that Frankenstorm had just vacated the island.
Even before I left London to fly to the States, I'd been following the news reports and Instagram updates to see how the city was faring after the storm. For a while, I could only see blackout party photos and tweets and my friends out running in the dark in Manhattan. It seemed like genuine fun. There were screenshots of news reports with runners passing behind the correspondents, clearly not budging from their training schedules for the upcoming Sunday NYC marathon because of a bit of wind and rain. Someone even posted a photo of a man doing tricks on a jet ski behind a news correspondent reporting on the storm's damage.
Then I saw the reports in the days following that covered the aftermath of the storm. Cars were submerged in water on flooded streets and there were burnt houses after an uncontrollable fire. Thousands were evacuated and without water and electricity. Parts of New York City were suddenly thrown into darkness and cycling through Williamsburg on Thursday night, looking over the water to Manhattan, the city skyline was silhouetted against the light from the moon and moonlit clouds behind it. It was surreal. Hands down, it was one of the weirdest experiences of my life because even before I'd ever travelled to America, the lights of New York City were so familiar to me through countless movies and tv shows filmed in the city.
My friends in New York are hardcore and resilient and, despite the struggle, showed Charlie, Bangs, Shameek, Darkz and I a brilliant time. We ate good, we ran (and cycled) good and we partied good.
I've dipped in and out of running since summer because I often lose patience for how rubbish I am at it. I never seem to be able to obtain that runners' high, but it's people like those whom I travelled to NYC with and the Bridge Runners that keep me wanting to try. Every few weeks I suddenly get a burst of motivation and I find myself in Lycra and running trainers and I work up a sweat pounding London pavement. I saw a physio in September who established that my left leg is shorter than my right as my left side is generally weaker and less developed. This is the reason why I've been getting pains in my lower back and legs, especially as my calves are very developed but the muscles in my feet have lost flexibility and my core strength has gone to pot since I stopped ballet five years ago.
So since this makes it a little harder to run regularly without injuring myself again and again (and again), I generally just don't. But then, as I've been running for about a year, when I don't run I'm very conscious that my heart rate is rarely given a chance to race. So I bought a bike and try to do at least 20 miles a week.
I packed my running kit for NYC but had something rattling in my lungs and everyone knows you shouldn't exert yourself when you have a chest infection and respiratory problems. The running for the Rebel Run was left to those who are good at it and I tagged along on Jessie's cruiser. In fact, because the subway was mostly out of use and because I'm not a baller and I can't afford cabs to take me everywhere, I went everywhere on Jessie's bike. In two days I racked up 45 miles cycling in Brooklyn, cycling over bridges in and out of the city, from Lower East Side to Midtown and back, from store to store and from one location to a restaurant, etc etc. (FYI, the bridges are WAY steeper on the Brooklyn side and the Willy B will WIPE YOU OUT if you're not ready for it). I actually fell asleep at dinner after the second day because my body was like "jet lag and 45 miles don't make sense, you twat".
When we found out the marathon was cancelled, we were gutted. Runners take other runners seriously, so cheering is literally the best thing you can do if you're not running the race. I love cheering. I'm really loud and you'll definitely hear me. I'll probably wave a banner or a cowbell at you too. It sounds really fucking annoying, but when you're running a long distance race, people that cheer by the side of the road really pull you though it. The louder, the better. If you're like me, you'll go through parts of the race where you want to suffer it alone, but conversely, there'll be other parts where you really need company and some stranger cracking their voice to scream the name on your race bib is such a heartwarming thing. We were out in NYC to do just that and we felt terrible for all the thousands of runners who have trained for months to be able to run 26.2 miles. We thought it was going to go ahead - it seemed so certain. We couldn't question the decision to cancel it though. Logistically, siphoning tens of thousands of runners through parts of the city where there had been flooding and no power didn't make sense. Also, when hundreds of people had lost their houses and people had died, it seemed immoral to stage a marathon when relief was needed to help the disadvantaged get back on their feet. If anything, leaving the decision so late was the most controversial issue. I kind of get it. I mean, the ING NYC marathon pulls in around $300 million every year, mainly because of the people travelling into the state to run or to support the runners. That's money the city needs after a natural disaster, but it's still not SAFE.
Anyway, with no marathon, the Bridge Runners got together with the Orchard Street Runners and staged a 13.1 mile race on Sunday over three of the bridges, ending at Bowery Stadium on the LES. Race entry was bottles of water and cans of food and any charitable items that runners could bring.
I had a great time this past weekend, hanging with friends, making new ones, meeting MIA and speaking to New Yorkers about their city. Occasions such as this give you great opportunities to learn more about the people we share time with and society itself. It gives you the chance to learn new perspectives and to strengthen your own character as you see the resilience of those around you.
Thank you to the Bridge Runners for these lessons and opportunities. I love all of the experiences I've been privileged enough to have come across through meeting you all and your company is some of the best in the world. There's no two ways about it.
Thank you also to Sasha for being a lady who looks after ladies. That's important and an often under-appreciated attribute to be in possession of. It was a pleasure to spend time with you.
Thanks to Darkz and Shameek for always running and always being excited about everything. It reminds me to take my head out of the clouds and put my feet in my running shoes.
Thank you lastly, but not leastly, to Charlie and Bangs for being who you are and helping me to be who I am.
I am a women's UK5/US7.5.
Nike, PROVIDE.
Women need trainers that aren't pink and with fluff attached to them.
Sorry. Just had to get that off my chest.
Latest girl crush.
Kiko Mizuhara for Nike X Gyakusou A/W12.
Whasians do it best.
This collection is brilliant.
#RDCY @rundemcrew OG Youngers bringing home Berlin mara medals. @mrfatchance / @earthboundmike / @atticusharris / @jamnson
26.2 miles ran. 4 medals won. Hefty hangovers suffered.
Nice one. Super proud.
Oh, you know! My little man dropped into the splits to celebrate for me.
Petra uses her running trainers properly.
Well worn. Well worked.


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A power struggle within the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) recently led to a social media crackdown, proving that Chinas leadership is not ready to relax its regulations on Internet use.
The problems stemmed from an incident involving Bo Xi Lai, a now-former Communist Party official, and Wang Lijun, the police commissioner for the city of Chongqing. A dispute over the murder of a British national drew the attention of party leadership when Wang sought asylum at a US consulate. Both men appear to have been sacked following the incident, which has been humiliating for the CCP.
All this drama made for an appealing story on social media outlets, particularly microblogging services like Weibo. Users made comments such as This really is a movie, and they speculated about espionage. Where the states official information sources remained silent (on the whereabouts of Bo and Wang, for example), rumors and speculation filled the void. Reports of tanks and gunfire at party headquarters in Beijing even led to far-fetched talk of a coup. The CCP responded to these rumors by blocking searches for the word coup. Sixteen Websites were shut down entirely for posting the rumors.
During the crackdown, users were banned for 72 hours from commenting to one another on microblogging sites. And the ban stirred comments about comments. According to the Wall Street Journal and Sina statistics, the number of posts on the Sina Weibo site relating to the word "comment" soared from 22,000 on Friday to more than 115,000 on Tuesday.
In the attempt to scrub the Web of information related to the conflict, 208,000 harmful messages were removed, and 1,065 people were arrested.
It is suspected that Weibo and its closest competitor, Tencent Weibo, each employ hundreds of people to police user content to comply with CCP directives. Further, around 250 million people in China use microblogging services, and the government is attempting to force them to use accounts linked to their real identities. Representatives from the microblogging companies have expressed their frustrations with the restrictions. They say moves like restricting anonymity or comments undermine the appeal (and therefore the financial value) of their products.
"The government certainly doesn't want to shut Weibo, they don't want to kill it -- they want to control it," Bill Bishop, a consultant based in Beijing, told the Telegraph. "If there is another burst of rumors in the next couple of weeks about particularly sensitive things, I don't think the government will have any qualms about taking other steps to rein things in."
This seems to be the consensus of most analysts monitoring the issue. China has long banned Facebook, YouTube, and other Websites owned by Western companies that are unwilling to cooperate with the CCP on content monitoring. Chinese companies often work directly with the CCP to make sure their content is in line with party directives, so there are still Websites with similar functionality to Western social media sites online in the Peoples Republic.
Still, this incident has made it clear that the CCP is unwilling to have its traditional control of the news media in China reduced by advancements in technology such as social media.
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Hannah Thoreson, a physics student and blogger at Arizona State University, contributed to this blog.
— William Foster is a senior research associate at the Center for International Strategy, Technology, and Policy (CISTP) at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.
Random train of thought. I have a client that has been getting hit pretty hard with SPAM from some networks in China. Could this be Anonymous' doing (botnet, etc)?
Has anyone experienced anything similar within the past month or so?
I always wonder if there is anything like freedom of expression in the constitution of China. If there is, i wonder what it means exactly. For a country doing so well on the economic front, its interesting that on the socio-political front this is the best way to go.
Then again it seems like something a lot of governments would like to do seeing the whole SOPA/PIPA/Other Stories....except in other places democracy seems to have overtaken governments before the coming of social media.
Anonymous' China division is really playing with fire... If they get caught, I doubt there will be much due process in the courts to mitigate their punishment.
It was sent back to committee... I think it's dead without substantial revision
you underestimate the CCP. You should take a step back in history to see what it is that drives these people. They understand that the form of comunism they enforce can only work when there is no other form of economy to copare it with. And with 2 billion citizens at their disposal(pun intended) no one is going to wrench power from them in this era. Nothing short of global warfare will put an end to their tyranny. And no one has the fortitude, resolve or resources to take them on...
My Chinese censorship story of the day. The artist Ai Weiwei (who has already served some prison time for being, well, difficult) put himself under surveillance as a piece of satirical performance art.
The Chinese government today told him to stop.
Right, Will. I'd forgotten that. What a great example.
We are at risk of the pot calling the kettle black when it comes to China. We just don't see it.
"But it may not be wise for us stateside to get too complacent about our own freedom of speech so soon after the PIPA/SOPA episode."
I think in general the US should probably keep its fingers down for quite awhile. We get more hypocritical by the hour.
"Better for everyone involved? You must be living in some utopian planet! Censorship is the 'bread and butter' of the CCP and advising them to relinquish will sound like a teasonable act to them."
Have you ever heard of the phrase "Better to die than to be killed"? When defeat is inevitable, some find it easier to choose the time, place and method of their destruction rather than their enemies.
The other element I'm bringing up is the fact that if it becomes apparent that the CPP will fall due to their censorship, they can either go out violently and fighting, or they can quietly engineer their own dispersment.
Let's say I could show inevitable destiny, and I were to come to you -- let's say you are a person of power -- and I show you that you will lose this power to your enemies.
If you choose to fight it, I show heavy losses on both sides, and perhaps you are eventually captured and publicly executed. It's a horrible blood-bath.
If you choose to do nothing, then you are non-violently removed but because your enemies have no experience in a ruling position, there's a lot of trouble caused by it. You're never restored and there's several rough years of adjustment.
If you choose instead to engineer your own removal from power however, I show that you are seen as a great person of change, there is a minimal period of adjustment, and you actually retain a lesser position of considerable power and influence because you were so valuable in the transition of control.
It's like martial parts. If someone is trying to push, you can either push back, fall over... or step aside and leave your opponent off-balance.
"Still, I think the CCP might want to consider slowly relinquishing their censorship; it would be better for everyone involved to slowly release the reigns in a controlled way than have it torn from their grasp."
Better for everyone involved? You must be living in some utopian planet! Censorship is the 'bread and butter' of the CCP and advising them to relinquish will sound like a treasonable act to them.
How long can they keep it up? Well there are no signs yet that will show me that it can happen within the next three decades.


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We had heard a lot about this place and finally decided to try it. We went on a Sunday night--which was perfect. The dining room had the last rays of the day's sunlight filtering in through the stained glass window and curtains.. we felt like we were in Paris. The dining room is as cozy as a warm hug, and the food was just as comforting. We started with the tortellini appetizer--beautiful pillows of pasta filled with this transcendent cheese, slightly melted. My only complaint about this dish is that I wanted more! I had the chicken..perfect comfort food, crispy skin, moist and juicy on the inside. My boyfriend had the ham and raclette sandwich, which he absolutely devoured. In short, Lula Cafe is a gem. We'll be back.
The food was terrific and the servers friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. An all around lovely experience in a nice neighborhood place. Will definitely come back when we are in Chicago again.
We took a group of 7 out for dinner to celebrate our niece's college graduation. She chose this restaurant and we are glad she did. It's trendy but relaxed enough that we didn't feel at all out of place even with our 10 year old child. The staff was friendly and welcoming. The menu was interesting, unusual and the food was delicious.
Lula is a fantastic restaurant that I'd highly recommend to anyone looking for a great meal in Chicago. The food and service were great and the atmosphere was perfect. Everything was delicious, particularly the peanut butter pie, which was one of the best desserts I've ever had and definitely worth a try.
This is a neighborhood treasure. For those visiting Chicago, this is worth the drave away from standard downtown hotels, but worth it. Go.
I have been very lax in getting to Lula for dinner and am so glad I finally made it! What a wonderful meal, with creative, locally sourced cuisine and excellent, professional yet friendly service. It is so refreshing to be able to eat this well without having to reserve weeks ahead of time and have the evening turn into a precious event. Thank you Lula and I will be making up for much lost time by visiting again soon!
lula is consistently good: great original and imaginative food, friendly, low-key service and nice ambiance, we always enjoy going there and can count on a great experience.
We really enjoyed all that Lula Cafe had to offer. Both my partner and I are vegetarians, so it is not often that a dining experience offers a 6 course veggie meal. It was FANTASTIC!
Came across on accident, were 'lost' in the neighborhood, scrolling through restaurant listings in our Acura's navigation system. Lula was one of the only ones in the area with a decent Zagat rating so we thought why not. I was able to make a reservation immediately through my Open Table app which was fantastic. Modern minimal country chic decor, nice wine list but not much on the menu to choose from. Between my dietary restrictions and my date's food allergies, there were only a couple things we could have. We ended up sharing a salad and a sandwich. Dessert looked good but we were surprisingly full. Will definitely visit again.
Lula Cafe is a really friendly spot for dinner. The staff were polite and helpful. It was noisy but in a good way; everybody was clearly having a great time. We had a very nice white Burgundy. Our main dishes were quite good. We had buckwheat orecchiette with duck and short ribs, both of which we'd gladly have again. I thought the appetizers--a warm burrata and a yellowtail ceviche--were good, but less successful than the main dishes. I'd definitely go back.
Never have visited Lula before. Good food, good service. Portions about right. I will dine at Lula's again!
It's been awhile but I have a good feeling about the restaurant. Of the four of us two ordered the vegetarian tasting menu which included some lovely and innovative dishes.
I am not a vegetarian, but I had the 6 course vegetarian tasting menu, and it was wonderful. Standouts were the asparagus "custard" (actually a thick asparagus soup) and the parsnip soup. Great service and a lot of fun. Peanut butter pie was a disappointment though
I was worried about getting enough to eat but I got filled up on sharing a bruschetta and a bowl of parsnip soup among three people, and having my own tagine. Waitstaff were very pleasant. Decor included original art that, I think, changes regularly.
Lula Cafe is always a success. Have loved it for years, for all occasions, and it never fails to deliver great food, good service and an overall wonderful dining experience.
Our waiter was attentive and helpful, not at all overbearing. The portions were very small. Yes, I get the science behind small portions, the brain will be satisfied by rich and very flavorful portions, even if they are not large portions. there were parts of our dinner at Lula's that were bland and that were not bland: the sauce on the side with my trout and the desert: cardamon donuts and hand-made ice cream. The ceviche was just limey, but the fish was exquisitely fresh. The trout I had and the steak my girlfriend had were simply bland. The ingredients were as fresh as I could ask for. I just think the chef did not bring his A game, as the sous and pastry chefs did. Everyone has their off days I guess.
We have always loved Lula. Only problem is they can be so busy, but good for them. This visit had the chicken and hanger steak. Both were wows! Good to go early or late so avoid long waits. Good to see their now on Open Table.
My husband and I celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary and enjoyed the ambiance, appreciated the knowledge of the wine list and loved our dishes of hanger steak and trout. We savored a "new" cocktail and felt comfortable and relaxed in this neighborhood find. Can't wait to return!
Their hostess was amazing. I made our reservation for 8:30 and asked for a window seat or outdoor for a romantic date. My date and I were running late so I called around 8:00 to tell them we were going to be late. We arrived at 9:00 (the time we changed the reservation to), waited for a few minutes and they sat us at a great table by the window. Was lovely, thank you lula!
The food was very good and impressive. The server was barely seen and rude. As half of the table work at high end restaurants, one of us a server and the other a line cook, we were disappointed at how rude our server was, but the bussers deserved our tip, they were on top of everything and very polite. Perhaps the server was slammed or was dealing with something, but it was a let down.
the food was terrific and the service was perfect. we had a group of ten people who hadn't seen each other in over a year so we kept moving around the table (a complete nightmare for a server!) Our server was terrific!! she checked on us at regular intervals, was totally cool about having separate checks, and was really friendly. the whole staff was tremendous about offering pairing suggestions.
WE had the 6 couse vegan dinner and the leg of lamb. Everything we had was wonderful but the peanut butter pie was so outstanding that for the first time in my long dining experience I took some of the dessert home. Everyone that we had contact with was friendly and pleasant. It is in the type of location that I hesitate to visit, worrying about parking but there seemed to be ample street parking. Hopefully I will get back.
This was our third visit at Lula's, and we will definitely return, although probably not if we have to sit inside. We sat outside, and we had a thoroughly delightful experience. The food was creatively prepared, and our server was very helpful. The only glitch occurred when our skirt steak arrived. It was clearly not a skirt steak, even though the chef told us that it was. None of us (we were four seasoned diners) had ever seen a skirt steak look like that. However, it was delicious, and we loved it. The noise level inside was beyond energetic, and I don't think we would dine at Lula's if we had to sit indoors.
Loved the 6 course vegetarian tasting menu. Well worth the money. Service a little slow, but given the beautiful and detailed presentation, I'm glad they didn't rush. Difficult to hear inside, but we managed. Can't wait to go back!
Been here many times and always enjoy seeing something that I've never heard of on the menu. Its been a culinary education. Went for the Monday night Farm Dinner (pre fixe) which was a fun change. They are also very accomodating to children. My friend brought her two boys and they had no problem making something for them. I also like that they now take dinner reservations- no more hour long waits! (No reservations for brunch.)
I went for the Monday Night Farm Dinner. The food was inventive and playful. This night's appetizer was an agnolotti ode to corn. A decadent albeit tiny portion. The other courses did not live up to this opener. Steak with grilled Caesar salad and tomatillo salsa. These flavors weren't destined to come together harmoniously. Nixing the fusion would have been more pleasing to the palate. Maybe a grape tomato panzanella to go with the grilled Caesar or braised black beans to go with the tomatillo salsa? The dry-aged beef was cooked and seasoned to perfection though. Dessert was almond cake with blackberry buttermilk sorbet. Great sweet and tangy balance. Not five-star, but exactly what you want out of a hipster neighborhood bistro.
A bit pricey for everyday, but great for a special treat
I went to Lula Cafe with nine friends. We all enjoyed it. The food was very good and the service was great. Overall, I would highly recommend this lovely restaurant. I especially liked that we could order off the cafe menu which was less expensive but still very tasty. I also liked the way the check was divided so that each person could see what they ate and the individual costs. Great dining experience.
Lula is one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago. The food is consistently delicious, creative, and it is clear that it is made with the freshest ingredients. The drink menu and food menus are creative and portions are just the right size so that you will not leave hungry, nor will you likely have leftovers. The service was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive.
A great evening with delicious food and very nice staff!!
We loved that we were able to experience a fancy dinner as vegetarians with the 6 course vegetarian option. It's not often you have a choice like that. We loved it and will be back to try it again during a new season to switch up the seasonal ingredient offerings.
We love Lula Cafe. Menu items are all unusual and so delicious. I always stretch for something I would not normally order and am never disappointed. Wait staff are very helpful in explaining menu items. Wine list is nice and reasonably priced.
Good food, served on the patio on a warm summer evening. Beautifully structured plates, with good wines from a long list. what could be better? However, had we been indoors, totally different ambience, loud noise level, offensive to our aging ears. Stay summer. Bring me languid brunches and late dinners at Lula. Remind me in late Spring to return.
Great menu with plenty of vegetarian options. I am not a vegetarian but we had all meat free food while there.
Interesting mix of flavors in every dish. Excellent service from a knowledgable server. Shared salad plated separately at no charge.
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I'd been meaning to go to Lula's for some time. I finally got the opportunity, and, even with hight anticipation, was not disappointed. Wait staff is friendly and the food is superb! The five grain risotto was absolutely the best risotto I've ever had. I understand why Lula Cafe has such a great reputation!
Lula Café is a welcomed savory stop on the journey, Yum. Food was inventive and delicious. The eggplant appetizer was fab. Service was prompt and efficient. Ambience was great as we had the perfect early October evening outdoors. My guest was charmed, which was really all that mattered in the end. I was completely satisfied.
One of my favorite places to dine in Chicago. Inventive, delicious food, knowledgeable and friendly waitstaff and an overall positive vibe. I take all my out of town guests here. Brunch at Lula Cafe is my absolute favorite!
I went to Lula Cafe to celebrate a birthday. We had a wonder time! We especially liked our server, Kendal. She was very attentive to our needs and the service was very good. I recommend this lovely restaurant to anyone!!!
Monday is the special Farm to Table three course dinner special. The duo of ham appetizer with persimmon included a 'country' ham and spec, both local. Potion just perfect, well balanced and the persimmon was surprising as a counter point to the ham. The braised wild boar pasta was superb, followed by a caramel chocolate cheesecake. The wine pairings were out of my comfort zone, but added a dimension to the dinner. Loved it.
Been here several times and have never been disappointed. Love the atmosphere and always feel very comfortable in the setting. Service is always attentive and friendly.
Excellent food, fantastic service, romantic ambiance at 2 top in side room in the window. I highly recommend Lula's!
Made a reservation for 4 + an infant. The hostess made room for our party plus brought a stand for the infant carrier. The food was good and everyone enjoyed what they had - though my husband and I did not not find it particularly amazing. Service was good and not overwhelming. This would be a great place for a couple or friends to dine - good atmosphere, not overly crowded. We would go back, but not for a special occasion. Would love to try their brunch.
Lula Café is wonderful. The food is organic, locally sourced and creatively prepared. I enjoyed a special salad of a pear stuffed with whipped cheese that was quite delicious. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his salad of mixed greens with cranberries, nuts, and vinaigrette. I had seared scallops over some variety of mushroom I cannot remember and the scallops were cooked perfectly and not gritty at all, which wouldn't have been the chef's fault if they were, anyway. My husband ordered wild boar ragu over pasta and it was the right choice for a cooling fall night. We were having dessert elsewhere so we didn't get to try the very large and yummy-looking portions we saw delivered to tables nearby. Next time, for sure.
I'm glad our foursome gave Lula Cafe another try. We had a wonderful meal with perfect fall flavors. Drinks from the bar continue to take a long time but meal made up for it.
Lula's menu covers a wide range between typical cafe food (turkey sandwich) and farm-to-table-ish dishes (beet bruschetta) with a bit more flair. Our party had a wide range of food "must haves" (bland only, gluten free, etc.) and Lula covered them all. The presentation of all were very nice; the kitchen took obvious care with each plate. The noise level was tolerable and even with the restaurant full, had a energy not a din. Servers were responsive and friendly, and were accommodating enough to serve all our main courses at once even with a latecomer who ordered at least a half hour the rest of our group.
Been waiting a while to try out this neighborhood gem here in Logan Square. So very very pleased. My guest & I sat right in front on the kitchen & ordered 12 dishes in all. Everything was well presented & flavorful. Stand outs were corn soup, poached egg, monk fish & veal cheeks. Thank you Dennis your service was top notch!! Will definitely return.
great for every occasion. Lula might be the most perfect restaurant in the city.
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Saturday, September 17, 2005
Maintenance Week 1
I put on 500g since the last time I weighed in but I know that's nothing in the big scheme of things. Look at how far I have come. I am still amazed when I catch myself in the mirror and try clothes on. I am starting to buy size 12 (Aus) clothing too.
The whole maintenance and lifetime goal thing makes sense finally also. I thought it was more strict but it's about staying within your healthy weight range. My personal weight range is still 75-70kg but I am really happy with where I am right now. I'll see what happens on maintenance.
My leader also says that I'll probably lose a bit more while on maintenance. I'm glad I don't have to stick to a specific number now, just as long as I stay within my WW range 79-63kg. This seems much more realistic.
Thank you so much for your support guys!!
20 comments:
- Briony said...
Woo hoo, good for you - I can't imagine ever getting my keyring, I still don't believe I have the gold star! (*turns around to check it's still hanging on the cupboard*). Phew!!
Have a great week!
Bri - 17/9/05 11:04 am
- lms said...
So this means your ww goal weight is 79kg?
I think you will really enjoy maintenance. Its so exciting to see how to make ww work for life and see how many pts it takes to maintain your weight.
Size 12 is perfect :o)
Congratulations Mary!! You have worked hard and stuck to the ww program so well that you really deserve the keyring and to be on maintenance now. - 17/9/05 12:25 pm
- Kate said...
Woohooo, well done!
- 17/9/05 1:41 pm
- Sarah said...
whoot whoot!!! Thats fab!! And I personally think that when you relax a little and eat a few more points it shakes your metabolism a little and you drop a little more off!!
- 17/9/05 2:05 pm
- Daniel Hatadi said...
Suffering succotash! You did it! Good on you babe, you're a star.
Oh yes, and you're welcome. For the support. Man. - 17/9/05 2:25 pm
- Me said...
WOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO - well done - way to go Mary !!!!! I was so pleased to read this post - good for you !
Now we can learn how to maintain together !
Have a great week and take care !
Me - 17/9/05 4:17 pm
- K said...
whohoo! welldone Mary, at goal & on maintenance! oh i would kill to be sz 12 right now!! go u slinky thang!
- 17/9/05 5:20 pm
- michelle said...
That is fantastic Mary. You certainly have come a long way sweetie. What a great birthday present for you.
- 17/9/05 6:06 pm
- Catesa said...
awww Mary thats fantastic! goed gedaan meid xox you must be so proud of yourself :)
- 17/9/05 7:35 pm
- CaramelKitKat said...
Onya Mary - enjoy the new clothes, you certainly deserve it.
- 17/9/05 8:11 pm
- Sarah said...
Well Done!! You must feel great!! Good luck with the maintenance, i'll be interested to see how it goes as I never completed the maintenence when I first got to my GW. Have a great week!
- 17/9/05 8:13 pm
- M said...
That is fantastic. I think you have a ww meeting that is right on the money and all about a physical and mental health.
How cool is it that you are at goal. I am going to move you to my *special* section ;) And how fantastic is it that you can fit into some 12's. Blooming heck you are a legend. Whoooo Hooooo.
I am jealous now. You and Linda are maintaining together. I better get my skates on or I'll be left behind. Naaaah :) - 17/9/05 8:26 pm
- CaramelKitKat said...
Re: Maggie's column, she doesn't mention the diet in this one, it's about clothes. However, in a previous mag she said that low GI (didn't mention a specific book or name of diet) was the easiest eating plan she had been on and that the weight really just come off without any problems or inconveniences. Sounds good to me!
- 17/9/05 8:29 pm
- kathrynoh said...
Congratulations - well done. Size 12 would rock, you have so many more clothing options open to you.
- 18/9/05 1:17 am
- Kiwi Gals Rock said...
Awesome stuff Mary! You have done so well, I'm sure maintenance will prove to be an exciting challenge for you. I agree with Sarah - with the whole 'shaking of the metabolism' thing...congrats on the size 12 also! I'm a size 12 up top but unfortunately I have one of those JLO booty's so I'm still a size 14 in pants....but hey this is not about me it's about you so a big YAY for you! Have a great week
- 18/9/05 7:35 am
- Mello4me said...
woweee How fantastic you are a star and I have loved reading your journey throughout. Come on lime time memebr!
- 18/9/05 4:44 pm
- Slim Suzy said...
That is fantastic Mary. The pressure is off now and you can just enjoy your lovely trim healthy body. If you lose more then so be it, but you have a great attitude about your weight range. Well done!!!! Happy maintaining!!!
- 19/9/05 7:35 am
- Channie said...
Mary congratulations girl! What an inspriration!!! Everyone here is waiting by the finishline ready to cheer so much our throats hurt when you get to your goal. Can you see us? :)
- 19/9/05 10:00 am
- Natural Jules said...
That sounds more realistic. I have always wondered why WW are so strict with the 1kg thing - I mean, how much does a woman retain in fluid at TTOM!! You must be really tall as your range is about 10kg more than mine!! I need big boots for the day I meet you.
- 20/9/05 12:16 pm
- Mucky said...
You deserve this very very muchly!
Maintenance will be fun!
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In opera, as in theater, the one-act is a relatively minor form. The
larger-than-life emotions of opera generally need a full length work to build plot and
motivation that provide the foundation for the dramatically full-blown experience that
makes opera so special. The one-act opera is to a full length work as a short story is to
a novel. It can capture a moment, a mood, a feeling, and it can be artistically exquisite,
but it cannot provide the more profound satisfactions of the full length work.
Puccini's Il Trittico is a rather catch-as-catch-can
collection of three one-acts that have virtually no direct connection to one another. It's
as if Puccini had a handful of unused ideas that he wanted to express, ideas suitable to a
short form that he simply threw together, like a patchwork of scraps. One can't help but
to wonder if three one-acts on a program might prove to be a deeply satisfying evening if
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be more than the sum of its parts. But that is not the situation at hand.
Despite the limitations of the form, Il Trittico is still
Puccini and has moments of his gloriously soaring melody, emotional verity, and
melodramatic theatricality that make it worth the occasional production.
Il Tabarro is pure melodramatic verismo:
passion, infidelity, and jealousy are expressed and then resolved through an act of
murder. Suor Angelica is a rather saccharine piece about a noblewoman who was
banished to a convent after having an illegitimate child; when she learns of his death she
kills herself in hope of joining him in Heaven. Her suicide should condemn her to Hell,
but she is, nonetheless redeemed.
Perhaps the best realized is the third opera, Gianni Schicchi,
a buffa work that develops further than most one acts--it has a developed plot
line with an exposition, a conflict, and a delightful ironic resolution. A wealthy man is
dying and his greedy relatives are distraught to learn they are not provided for in his
will. They hire a crafty lawyer (is that a redundancy?), Schicchi, to remedy the
situation; he rewards their snobbery and greed with a doublecross which also allows the
love of his daughter, Lauretta, for the nephew of the deceased, Rinuccio, to find a happy
New York City Opera has revived the trilogy in a new production with
mixed results, but is surely to be commended for providing the relatively rare opportunity
to hear these works in the opera house. Visually, each of the three is produced without
any attempt to bridge them, an appropriate decision in view of their unconnectedness.
Il Tabarro is given a simple, almost abstracted production, in
which the floor of the stage becomes the deck of the barge on which the principals live.
It is a serviceable, if uninspired and uninspiring, setting that simply provides a neutral
background for the steamy goings on. And steamy it was, with both acting and singing of
convincing intensity. Mark Delavan's powerful baritone thrills here with a quality of rich
plangency; his strong stage presence reinforces his dramatic effectiveness. Soprano
Fabiana Bravo effectively conveyed the conflict of her love for her husband with her
passion for Luigi (Carl Tanner). Her dramatic soprano instrument projects with both
strength and clarity. Tanner produces a ringing, well-articulated line. Together the three
principals successfully achieved a fully realized Il Tabarro.
Suor Angelica, a problematic work to begin with, here is
weighted down with an ill-advised placing of the action in a children's hospital, instead
of the called-for convent. The irony added by that idea is a minor conceit; the clinical
looking, brightly lit setting works against the required mood of sequestered faith and
abject penitence. And, while Maria Kanyova's strong soprano in the lead did all it was
supposed to do musically, her delivery was without dramatic inflection and without
passion. It failed to generate sympathy for Angelica's plight, which is the best that can
be hoped for from this opera.
Set designer Allen Moyer, along with costume designer Bruno Schwengl,
get their best chance to shine with Giannni Schicchi. Placed in the 1950's,
a modern hospital room setting is contained within walls of an op-art geometric pattern.
The costuming, also in black and white, draws cleverly on 1950's styles, providing a sense
of flair, as well as a sense of the bourgeois chic and pretension of the greedy family.
When the libretto speaks to the joys of Florence, a rear wall slides open, becoming a huge
window with a panoramic view of the city.
Delavan easily negotiates the change in mood from his tortured Michele
in Il Tabarro to the rascally comedy of Schicchi. The ensemble cast around him
are nicely individualized under the inventive direction of James Robinson. Only the
Lauretta of Patrizia Zanardi disappoints; she's a charming ingenue with a pretty voice,
but utterly lacking in power and projection. One of the most melodic of Puccini arias,
"O mio babbino caro," seemed to sink into the orchestra pit, never fully
reaching out into the auditorium.
New York City Opera, September 25, 2002 - Arthur Lazere


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I use my manduka pro everyday. It is a bit heavy for me but absolutely love how the mat stay grounded during yoga and hot pilates. I bought one Prolite for my boyfriend and he loves it too. So we bought this latest Prolite as a birthday gift for his friend. I believe she will fall in love with yoga, just like us.. We have tested this mat and have own it for the last 3 years.
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I only do yoga a few times per year when I'm really feeling like it, but I got this pad for home use. I stretch on it after a swim, bike, or run and do core almost daily. It is extremely comfortable on my hardwood floor and stores nicely in the corner when I don't need it. The only thing that kept this from getting a fifth star was that I didn't like having to pay so much money, but such is the way with good-quality yoga mats I guess.
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great value. legit mat. still gets slippery during really sweatty classes but any mat would when its soaking wet... need to get a mat-sized towel for those ones.
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OK, so I've been doing yoga for ages and was finally convinced that my daily practice warrants a decent mat. I started the search by reading every online review and best yoga mat list I could handle (a lot!) and asking people at the various studios I frequent how they felt about their mats and if I could give them a quick Downward Dog Test (tests squishiness, smell, and stickiness quickly enough that most people don't feel weird about you on their mat). I have had my ProLite for a year and a half, practice on it several times per week, and am so thrilled with it that I want to share my two cents!
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Lululemon is just not my style. I mean, gosh, they make it all pretty, but they are not my people. Between the sexifying of yoga and the Ayn Rand quotations on the bag, they lost me forever.
I also loathe the slimy plastic-ky, squishy mats.
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I tried the eco mats because it's such a nice idea, but I just cannot handle the smell. I get migraines and somehow that is tied to scent sensitivity. Some people have no problem with that. If you fall in this category, I recommend the Jade eco mat. I liked it a lot despite its weird texture. It definitely has a strange synthetic creepy texture. I got used to that really fast, but even after hanging the mat on the porch in front of a fan and keeping it out for a month, I could not adjust to the smell/stink.
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So professionals, enthusiasts, and reviewers all seem to agree that the Manduka Black Mat is The Best on Earth. I have a few troubles with this. One, it is massively heavy. Two, it is black. I don't like black. I don't understand why we need it in the world when we have brown and navy. Petty? Perhaps. But when I am doing yoga, I seriously zen out and it's MY mat and if I don't like black...Lucky for me, the ProLite exists.
The ProLite is a little lighter than the Black Mat and it's not black! I am ridiculously, like rave to friends and gush to my husband after practice, thrilled with it. It is so sturdy, so not slippery, perfectly padded without being squishy. And it is this peaceful amazing moss color.
Eco conscious people, I think this mat is going to last me the rest of my life. I've hauled it all over the place, worked out on it, done yoga on it, the dog is always trying to claim it for a bed, and it still looks like new. OK, not quite new, but basically new.
I cannot recommend it enough and if I ever get robbed, I will without question replace it with another!
The one down side: it is still really heavy. It is definitely a home mat. For me, the four pounds is fine to haul to the studio, but I am going on a trip for a few weeks and I don't know what to do. I can't imagine being without my mat, but I also can't quite convince myself to carry the huge thing.
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So, the contenders are;
Ooh, I think I may apply then. Same as Rachey...
1. This year will be my TENTH year at Dotmusic/Moopy. Anyone else been here longer?
2. I'm online a lot and when I am, I usually have Moopy open.
3. I'm very neutral and rarely have personal feuds with any other posters.
4. I'm pedantic about things like polls so will always be up to edit any ones that have gone wrong.
5. I have experience modding a forum. Albeit the MJ one is very small, when people are being morons I have pulled my finger out and deleted posts and banned people.
One bad point:
* I don't always go into every morning thread or every long personal chatty thread and sometimes miss big things unless someone alerts me to them.
I would also like to apply again!
I am around a lot more (last time this was a factor in people saying they didn't vote for me)
I think I am a good all rounder on Moopy. I get along with 90% of people and can be impartial. I get involved with all things Moopy related and think I have good ideas and suggestions for the site which I happily put forward. (Moopy Gold was one of mine that got implemented) I have also have experience of modding another forum before so have some idea on how that side of things works.
I also think I get involved in lots of different forums and am not afraid to step out of my comfort zone. I have lots of interests which aren't the Moopy norm but think this is great for Moopy diversity!
Plus I love planning events and organising things!
Yeah I think that is it for now!
I'll run again
I've been doing it a year and while I haven't been perfect I do think I'm one of the most involved moderators on the site. I'm constantly doing little things like correcting errors and adding polls at the request of posters. In the mod forum I try to add my voice to as many discussions as possible and I like to think I'm quite open minded and willing to listen to the other side. For example I was initially against a travel forum but ultimately it turned out to be a good idea.
Also I'm online a lot, and at different hours to the office-based crew, and I'm in a lot of forums that other mods don't spend as much time in. Finally, for better or worse, if it wasn't for me we wouldn't have had the Spice Girls Forum, which ultimately had to go (and I accepted that without much argument) but was a huge success for us while it existed, and contributed greatly to our post count. With things like that I feel I represent the voice of a number of posters who are sometimes overlooked because their opinions aren't neccesarily particularly cool.
So yeah I rule vote for me.
I would like to be considered as a moderator because I fink I would be good at it.
I use moopy primarily as a form of relaxation, and if there is something on here that I find annoying/frustrating, or something that I feel would improve the site I have never been one to be quiet about it - For example in my time I have campaigned (hard) for the Food Forum, the Britney Forum and waaaaay back in the day the Pop forum - and whilst the Britney forum might not be the most popular forum on the site - I'm sure most people would agree that all three definitely serve a purpose on here, and moopy is better for having them.
I can't really be fucked with arguments on here because its not really what I use moopy for, and as such I don't really have much of a bias towards people on here, aside from posters that are good and posters that are bad, so I think I will be quite fair and impartial when it comes to making decisions and shizzle.
Also as I mod I think I would be quite good as I'd be happy to split threads off if needed (Not that I would do it ALL THE TIME at all), but nothing frustrates me more on here than there being several conversations going on in one thread (not including daily threads), particularly if they are interesting conversations/discussions as they can often get missed by other posters if they off on a tangent seperate to the topic title and die quickly.
I hope this made sense. Anyway basically I think I would be fair, and not afraid to speak out, also I think I could bring new ideas to the table which could potentially make moopy better, but without doing it for the sake of doing something new.
I hereby nominate myself for a moderator position:
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I think I would make a good moderator because I would bring a fresh approach to the role and enhance the development of the site. If elected, I promise to push for new forums, such as a fan fiction forum, re-word thread titles , ban people for posts which use acronyms, delete random posts by the likes of Emma for entertainment value and generally behave like an infuriating tosser.
In summary : a vote for me is a vote for random bannings, campaigns for a Doctor Who forum, random thread deletions, pompous self-promotion, rewriting posts so that posters appear to be insulting other posters, rewriting thread titles, lots of threads about various blonde catamites and general annoyance.
OK, so I think it best for the site (not bigging myself up - well OK a bit), that I should stand. It would be easy to just do a Sheena and let my fame/infamy do the talking. However... I have been involved in the site whether it be pushing Dr Lecter for change, my term as admin or my time since as an unelected mod. I had special mod status, due to by willingness to ban members, but I had this changed I was added to the regular mod team last year. Bannings can be lifted within seconds, hence why we have a team! Anything I do can pretty much be made right! So I feel it's time if I stand up and be counted rather than just assume my position as a right...
Prior to my time as admin, I was probably behind more than 50% of the changes that happened to this site, via my nagging of Dr Lecter. I have always believed it's important that the site moves on and doesn't get stale, which during a period in the first couple of years it was very much looking like... During my short reign as admin, I like to think I put the wheels in motion of what we now know as Moopy and that Star has carried on brilliantly. A fast moving site, that's willing to adapt and change for more than just success, but very much for maintaining quality. I've pushed some times successfully and sometimes less so for things as simple as forum name changes, that totally give a dead forum a new dimension. I believe pulling out topics from Moopy Moop into new lifestyle forums has been a huge success and has increased the broad appeal of the site. Our use of advertising has meant that there hasn't been a need for some time, not *rattle the tin*, meaning we pay for ourselves.
I'm more than happy to rid us of special needs posters. Just because they make 300 posts in a week, we could be losing potential quality posters in the process. It's all swings and roundabouts! Sure making a lot of posts is important, but if it's a 1,000 a day of pure bullshit, what's the point... Moopy is about quality AND quantity!
There's so much else I could say about what I've done and pushed for on this site, but it already feels like bragging! I encourage you all to vote for a varied team. Some of the younger and newer posters on this site have brought a huge amount in the last year or so and I think they desperatley needed to push through ideas and be around to give forums a push in certain directions... While I may be feeling apathetic right now and may well be moving on to pastures new in a few months, I will ALWAYS have my eye open for things that could be changed on the site for all our good!