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Meat produced in large factory farms has enormous negative environmental impacts, including contributing to global warming and polluting waters. So giving up your daily slice cow or chicken for one week every year, or one day every week can make a huge difference. We know you'll miss your steak. So do we. But don't worry, vegetarians around the world have figured out how to make their dishes just as tasty and equally as hearty as those with meat. But be careful what you replace your meat with or you might unexpectedly gain weight! However, if you approach vegetarianism right, you just might miss meat less than you'll think.
Love your vegetables. Surprise! If you remember the "veg" part of vegetarian, you can avoid accidentally becoming a carbo-tarian for your meat free week. Vegetables give you endless options! Sauté them in olive oil, and add wine, spices or sauces to the mix. Eat them on their own or use them to beef up (ha!) your pasta, rice, omelets, and more. Steam or boil your veggies and put them in a soup or make them into dumplings. Or eat them raw in a salad, on a sandwich, or with a dip. My staples are mushrooms, onions, tomatoes (technically a fruit, but works like a veggie), garlic, carrots, bell peppers, celery and broccoli. Try taking Popeye's advice, and buy a bunch of Spinach – it's a tasty base for salads, hot or cold, and it's just yummy. If you've retained you're childhood fear of veggies, letting it go will open a lot of deliciously healthy doors.
Get creative with your carbs. It's always great to have pasta around because it acts as a base in which you can put almost anything, but remember that there are plenty of other carbs that have the same function. Variety is key for any diet. Make the switch to whole wheat and whole grain if you haven't yet – a whole new world of flavors awaits you. Buy some quinoa, lentils, beans, or rice noodles. You can mix them up, too; mac and cheese with quinoa happens to be delightful. On that note, don't forget that carbs can be baked, not just boiled (and a little butter never hurts, flavorwise). Granola and oatmeal (with milk, yogurt, fruit, etc) are also tasty ways to fill up at breakfast without needing to reach for that bacon.
Dairy and eggs are your friends. Just because you can't eat meat, doesn't mean you can't eat animal products. Eggs are great for eating and for baking. They can be cooked in so many ways (omelets, boiled, deviled, egg salad), eaten on their own, or put into other dishes like Pad Thai or salads. Adding a baked good to your meal always makes it more satisfying, so eggs definitely come in handy even if they're baked into cornbread. Cheese is always a great topping, and I've learned in my college years that cheese can be melted onto almost anything. Branch out to fancier, less processed types like ricotta and buffalo mozzarella, which are healthier than cheddar and make a great snack with grapes or crackers. Remember that milk can often replace water if you want a thicker, sometimes sweeter result for sauces, especially ones that are tomato-based like marinara.
Have fruits on hand. Fruits make great sides or snacks. They're sweet and healthy, too – a combination so rare these days! You can by them fresh, frozen or dried. Fruits have good sugars and carbs, so they'll fill you up and give you energy. If you you're a snacker, small fruits like grapes or blueberries are fantastic. Eat them on their own, chop them up and put them in a salad, or smother them in melted chocolate. Try baking some, like pears, with some sugar or cinnamon sprinkled on top for a healthier dessert. Frozen fruits can also be popped in to breakfast cereals and granolas for added deliciousness.
Look to other cultures. Many food traditions either don't revolve around meat or construct their meals so that mean can be easily removed or replaced with little consequence for flavor of filling. Indian foods and Thai foods are particularly easy to make vegetarian, but they are still full of flavor and spice, and they won't leave your stomach or your brain unsatisfied.
Buy spices and herbs. Spices and herbs are essential. They add a necessary kick to vegetarian dishes, and when combined they infuse foods with wonderful flavors. Pick a few favorites and add them as you please. My personal favorites are garlic, cumin, turmeric, fenugreek, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and sugar. (Yes, sugar and salt count if cooked into something!) Fresh herbs can turn a plain dish into a transcendent one.
Learn the art of snacking. Veggies and whole wheat carbs won't sit in your stomach as long as conventional meat does, so you might get a little hungrier in between meals. Snacks are a great way to tie you over. We've already discussed fruits as a fantastic snack, but keep things around like tortilla chips and salsa, hummus for your raw veggies and breads, nuts and seeds, and not only will you begin to love more non-meat flavors, but you'll also invariably end up incorporating them creatively into your cooking. Eating nuts is also a great source of protein. Making a trail mix is a great way to snack on a lot of tasty items at once.
Meat substitutes can be tasty. Portobello Mushrooms are by far my favorite meat substitute, probably because they don't pretend to be meat, and because they allow you to participate in a time honored American tradition – eating burgers. Grill them with a little olive oil, vinegar and cinnamon, slap them on a bun, and you've entered heaven. Vegetable patties also make for good fake burgers and sausages if your goal is density and not similar taste. Amy's makes delicious patties with organic ingredients in six flavors, including a quarter pounder! Soy and Tempeh don't taste like anything on their own, which might be precisely why they make good substitutes–they take on the flavor of anything you put them in, and you can consequently make them taste like meat. Hence Tofurkey. Sauté or marinate them as you like!
Get your iron.When you give up meat you will lose a source of iron, a necessary vitamin, especially for women. Many of the foods discussed above are some of the best sources of iron: count cereals, organic soy beans, pumpkin seeds, dark chocolate (not milk or white, sadly), spinach, lentils and white beans among them. As a chocophile, I'll also say that dark chocolate is also full of antioxidants. The darker the better – above 75% cacao. So throw some of these into a trail mix and throw the others into a couple of meals, and you're good to go.
Get your protein. Much as with iron, you'll lose a valuable protein source when you stop eating meat. But fear not, it is replaceable. Again, the foods mentioned above are great sources: organic eggs, plain yogurt, almonds, tempeh, and quinoa. See above for suggested uses.
Christine Johnson writes about Urban Green Foods for Big Girls Small Kitchen. She is a senior at NYU passionate about urban and community agriculture, sustainability and cooking delicious, responsible meals!
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Registered developers can download the new iOS 11.4 beta from Apple's Developer Center or over-the-air once the proper configuration profile has been installed from the Developer Center.
The iOS 11.4 update introduces a new ClassKit framework for educational institutions, which supports new features announced at Apple's March 27 education-focused event.
For regular users, the iOS 11.4 update adds features that were originally present in the iOS 11.3 beta but removed ahead of release.
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Messages on iCloud will allow you to download all of your iMessages on new devices, and a message deleted on one device will remove it on all devices. Older messages and attachments are also stored in iCloud rather than on-device, saving valuable storage space.
The iOS 11.4 update also includes AirPlay 2 features, with the Apple TV once again available in the Home app. With AirPlay 2, the same audio content can be played in multiple rooms on devices that support AirPlay 2. AirPlay 2 includes a feature that lets you ask Siri on one device to play content on another AirPlay 2-enabled device. So, for example, you can ask Siri on iPhone to play content on your Apple TV in another room if you're running the iOS 11.4 and tvOS 11.4 betas.
There were initially signs of support for HomePod stereo sound in the first iOS 11.4 beta, a long-promised feature, but stereo sound didn't work properly and the mention was removed in the second beta. It's not clear if it will return for the update's release.
For the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, there is a new (PRODUCT)RED wallpaper available, which is not available on iPhone X.
iOS 11.3, the previous update to iOS 11, introduced a new Battery Health feature for monitoring the status of your iPhone's battery, Business Chat for iMessage, which lets you communicate with companies directly in the Messages app, ARKit 1.5 with augmented reality improvements, new Animoji on iPhone X, Health Records from participating medical providers, and more.
Update: Apple has made a new version of iOS 11.4 available to public beta testers.
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Likely, since it's not all that long till we start seeing iOS 12 betas.
Would be nice if iOS 11 had all announced features from the last WWDC before they start announcing features for iOS 12 at the next WWDC.
Would be nice if iOS 11 had all announced features from the last WWDC before they start announcing features for iOS 12 at the next WWDC.This. The fact that half of iOS 11 greatest features were completely missing when it went public is embarrassing. No excuses. Don't announce or release it if it's not ready.
With all the updates we have had in IOS 11 what possibly could be left as a selling factor for IOS 12Selling factor? It's free.
I sense the end is near for the beta process. Within two weeks?
Likely, since it's not all that long till we start seeing iOS 12 betas.
Any signs of AirPlay 2 for Airport Express? Or was that just a tease a few weeks ago?
I'm curious about this as well
I'm curious about this as wellI'd love this too, but given they've just end of lifed the entire Airport range I'm not holding my breath for it actually happening...
Searched this thread for the word, "bug" before I posted this, so hopefully it's not been addressed.
Has anyone been able to confirm whether this version fixes the iPhone 7 series microphone issue please?
I'm asking as my sister has one.
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Hey, it's another meta post that might very well only be interesting to me. I'll do it anyway just to keep track of my ideas and maybe help with planning later. So just to be clear, this is up for me and I'm putting exactly 0 effort into making it audience-friendly, though feel free to read if you want to see what's going on in my head lately and what I'm working on for the videos I do.
I didn't do my video for February. Coming up with a topic was hard, and the few I considered just didn't really seem to fit. I think part of it is my energy levels changing with the seasons, and part of it might be trying to re-format it to something I'm more willing to share publicly.
My sleep cycle has been all over the place in the last few weeks. I'm a night shifter, so daylight should be sleep time. But lately that doesn't work. I want to be up and doing things in the day, which means I'm exhausted at night. And during the day, usually, because I try to stay awake at night and get back on the right schedule. Very frustrating.
I'm trying to get a daytime job, but it's slower-going than I'd like, partly becauese of the lack of sleep and resulting lack of energy. But in the meantime, I finally realized it's because of the warmer weather and brighter days. So maybe I just have to get used to not getting a whole lot of sleep for awhile, or else find a way to flip back and forth on weekends to take advantage of all the light. I think it makes me happier and more productive in general.
That's probably also why I've been doing so many more posts here lately. The once-a-week guideline I set for myself and the long list of prompts I have helped me keep going during the winter months, but now I feel like I have a lot more to say and want to share a lot. So from now on I should probably take advantage of all the springtime momentum and use this time to get new things started, make changes, etc.
The video posts I make have been on my mind a lot. They're not what I want them to be and I've kept doing them just to get the practice but haven't wanted to share them more widely. So I'm thinking about…well, some of the things I've already said in previous posts but how that applies to the videos. I think I have a new format in mind, at least something to try.
Three segments, aiming for about 5 minutes each for a total length of 13-20 minutes. First would be reflection on a topic, followed by a recommendation for exploring it with kids. A children's book or a relevant movie or something. Third would either be the same for grown-ups or just something from that month that caught my attention and inspired theological reflection. The first topic is "belonging."
I'm not really sure that needs to be a video and I wonder if it would be easier on people (file size, convenience listening) to just do a podcast. But part of the video posts is getting comfortable speaking to people, which is more easily replicated with a camera than a microphone. I actually have to look at something and know it's "seeing" my face too. Also I tend to find one-person podcasts boring whereas at least this way there's hand motions and interesting decorations in the background. (Well, I find them interesting at any rate.) So probably the video will stay, unless I find someone else who finds that kind of podcast interesting and wants to join me. Then I would probably still do videos, just not so many and not so long and I'm not quite sure what they'd be about (probably whatever doesn't get covered in the podcast, or just comic reviews).
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Slice of Life Tuesday...A Full House
I was feeling very nostalgic on Saturday, and a little sad that Zach couldn't join us for Easter weekend. We had seen him on Tuesday at his concert and delivered an Easter basket filled with fresh fruits and veggies and other goodies...all the stuff that a poor, vegetarian college student can't afford. Still, I was hoping that he would change his mind and come home.
I sent him a little text with a little bribe.
And went on with my day, knowing that he probably couldn't get away.
Imagine my surprise when the doorbell rang on Saturday night at 8:30.
"Are you expecting someone?" I called out to my husband.
I rounded the corner, not sure who I would see.
It was my boy!
"Zach's home!" I reached up to give him a great big hug.
His sisters rushed him, jumping all over him. I was in heaven! All 3 kids were home for Easter.
My house was full. My heart was full. All was good.
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Nothing like it - having them all back under one roof again. even if just for a little bit. That's what it was like here, too!ReplyDelete
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Orlando Scandrick, the Dallas Cowboys cornerback and ex-boyfriend of Basketball Wives LA star Draya Michele, received a four-game suspension by the NFL because he tested positive for drugs.
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|here… (2:50pm est wed mar 30 2005)
|tarded, i saw you before the article and… (2:53pm est wed mar 30 2005)
your a god among men, brafuckingvo – by godless jasper
|yes (2:55pm est wed mar 30 2005)
tarded is your personal jesus and i love you, now get down and lick my boot tard! – by yourtardedmom
|lol (3:17pm est wed mar 30 2005)
that is actually really funny tarded – by …..
|cute gadget (3:22pm est wed mar 30 2005)
that's what the psp is. though my dealings with sony and as a former employee, i know that sony just sells a name and the product is usually substandard. the whole dead pixel thing is just one example.
i wish sony would have just stayed with good quality products like back in the 80s and 90s instead of taking over every facet of the entertainment industry with substandard, proprietary gadgets. it's like they're the m$ of electronics. – by nerfherder
|re: tarded (4:17pm est wed mar 30 2005)
love the finger!! – by another artist
|i miss the ascii (4:41pm est wed mar 30 2005)
its a dying art form glad to see it alive. and the psp is a fustration device with the lack of quiality. – by hh
|yes! (4:59pm est wed mar 30 2005)
the psp is without question, a hardcore gamers dream come true. the multimedia features alone are truly awesome and completely blows away the dual screen. i can't see why anyone would even consider at this point buying an obsolete ds. the psp is here to stay, unfortuantly that is not going to be the case with the ds. :-p – by psp fanboi
|good for somethings… (5:51pm est wed mar 30 2005)
i don't have any dead pixels or anything wrong with my psp, so i can't personally say that it is of substandard quality, because to me, it is by far, the most gorgeous handheld gaming system ever.
functionally, i've only got metal gear acid, and it looks amazing on the psp, and i can't wait to try out other games on it. as for the other functions, i'd say that only the movie player is worth anything.
as a music player, the psp doesn't do very well, because there doesn't seem to be a way to organize the music in the folder, and the controls are not well suited ergonomically. my pet peeve is the hold switch, which is also the power on/off slider. when you try to un-hold the player, you run the risk of suddenly turning the player off if you slide the switch too much.
what the review said about the movie player is right. the spider-man 2 movie on umd played really well a testament of the psp's capabilities. however, you don't have to rely on the umd for movies. you can compress your avi movie onto your ms duo and watch it on the player. the quality is far less good, but you can possibly compress a couple on a 512mb or 1gb ms duo to take with you. i plan to try carrying an entire season of the simpsons with me in the ms duos. – by supperman
|no porn? not entertainment.. (6:33pm est wed mar 30 2005)
if it can't browse porn, its not an entertainment device. – by porrrn!
|seriously… (7:00pm est wed mar 30 2005)
people need to grow up, this whole psp or ds argument is getting so very old. it's your money, so here is an idea… spend it on what you want and shut the fuck up! – by annoyed
|psp (7:27pm est wed mar 30 2005)
sucks royal dick!sony to!and the ps2 and anything else ps sucks it to! – by anonomus
|emosional (8:22pm est wed mar 30 2005)
walah, kok geek di sini pada emosional semua yah? sedikit aja salah kata langsung pada marah. trus lagi, yang posting pada nggak pake nama asli, pake nama samaran.
psp is a great device. too bad, i don't like portable gaming device :( not exactly, i don't have extra money to buy one :p – by irman fauzi
|latching problem (8:25pm est wed mar 30 2005)
i am noticing that my drive is starting to look like its not closing all the way too… doesn't seem to be getting worse but it wasn't closing like that on friday so ill keep an eye on it luckily i got my psp from sams club which means i can return it for any reason for atleast a year. – by spaz
|so now (12:19am est thu mar 31 2005)
i want hear the same comparison with a:
– treo 650
– a zaurus c3000 6 gig mini drive and ev-do card
– by compadre
| i wonder (8:32am est thu mar 31 2005)
how the psp compares to the gizmondo? the major difference between the psp and its brothers the psone, ps2, and presumably the ps3, is that the psp can download software patches and updates, as well as the excellent ability to download extra levels, tracks etc for games. the psp is an awsome looking gadget, and will keep most people happy while they wait for the ps3 when it launches next summer. – by man with sword
|you know what i really like about the psp? (11:10am est thu mar 31 2005)
the ability to play music videos instead of playing music and looking at pictures on the ipod photo. that's just stupid.
1gb m.stick holds a nice amount of mpeg4 vids.
– by aag
|howto roll your own video (11:28am est thu mar 31 2005)
this is from wired online:
with the use of a simple technique using two of his developed programs, you can store and watch porn after transferring the content from a pc.
psp video 9 is an application that converts several digital video formats – including mpeg-2, mpeg-4 and avi – to psp format. working with videora, psp video 9 can automate video transfers from bittorrent to your pc to your psp.
software developer cherian, interviewed by wired this week, describes the marriage of psp video 9 and videora as "pspcasting" – much like podcasting, which enables mobile devices to store and playback audio.
the popularity of the technique has caught fire in japan, where psp video 9 has been downloaded more than 10,000 times in the three months that the psp has been available.
�people in japan are creating weird little clips already encoded in the psp format" to distribute through bittorrent, cherian told wired. "they want other people to download and watch [the videos], and they want to get comments and feedback. i think it's going to be pretty popular.
�you don't have to make the video into sony's proprietary format. you can create a high-res video for people to view on the pc, and use video 9 to scale it down and make it available on psp too." – by purplesage
|umm… (12:06pm est thu mar 31 2005)
im a lil confused…y is the psp soooo bad…its better then most of the stuff ive seen out there so far…it prob even rivals the xbox… – by confusedguy
|wow! (12:53pm est thu mar 31 2005)
10 out of 10 tards agree – the psp sucks…
10 out of 10 non-tards agree – the tards really are retarded!
next we'll hear "and – and – well – just what's your psp got on my 1989 gameboy anyways?!?!"
wawawa~~ – by tyjk
|wtfx100000 (6:05pm est thu mar 31 2005)
seriously, what the fuck were sony thinking? that they could screw their way into the handheld market place??? fuck sony don't even make games anymore. what the hel would they know about making a new system? just look at their prevoius examples: they use the same controller design for both of their home consoles and it shows.
it's just a gameboy with flashy graphics and some weird multimedia shit slapped on. i'm not fooled. – by metalridley
|wow! (6:48pm est thu mar 31 2005)
…like i was saying…
wawawa~~ – by tyjk
|psp (8:21pm est thu mar 31 2005)
well, look at how the ds sales are doing compared to the psp sales… – by ds fan
|tard (9:38am est fri apr 01 2005)
nice birdie – by tard jr.
|lol (9:17am est sat apr 02 2005)
swear it seems fan boys own stock???
every one who is mad at sony just know with out them we would be useing very expensive roms or even mini hardrives to play these game… they took what neogeo was doing hardware wise and went hard core with it…
nintendo yeah they make some pretty cool interfaces and games… controller inovation.. etc while keeping 2d alive because of the gameboy
ms brought us the internet even though it's free on the pc… lol and bought up a great developer which is bungie..
as for the psp being a entertainment device… that is up to sony… sony only wants you to use their stuff but as some one posted you will have to use alot of programs to get video to a psp… then your going to need media which propably isn't cheap… rebuying moives in the psp format sounds repeatitive… sony can turn this into a media machine by making their memory cards cheap as hell… another thing is they should make a tray type device for the mini cd so that people can put a mess of mp3s on it… you can record on those mini cds and they are cheaper some times even rewritable… lol oyeah if sony took their psp and made it a car stereio flip off face then things would change a little faster… i'm suprise they didn't go this… a psp powering your car stereio system but when you turn off you car it goes with you… this would be cool in my low rider…. and a car adapter would be cool too…
– by doom3
|empire earth (8:34pm est sun apr 03 2005)
someone can give me there empire earth cd key i need it i have the expanion with no cd key plz give me cd key for expansion of empire earth ty – by give me key
|what?!?! (6:34pm est wed apr 06 2005)
what the hell is wrong with all of you?? the psp is the coolest thing i have ever seen in my whole freakin' life. if you wanna get all bitchy about how sony is too popular and they are entering every entertainment market, you try and make a better product. all of you probably don't even have psps, and you're mad at sony and everyone who has one. cuz if you had one, if you held it in your hands and just looked at it, no matter if you had some dark pixels or a sticky button, there is no freakin' way you could ever talk bad about it. and especially not behind it's back like this. don't you think it has feelings? – by skyler
|i agree with skyler-except for the psp having feelings (9:19pm est sat apr 09 2005)
everyone here who is bagging the psp are only doing it becasue they cant afford one or a ds. you people suck. stop bitching and get a job. – by psp is great
|i agree with skyler-except for the psp having feelings (9:20pm est sat apr 09 2005)
everyone here who is bagging the psp are only doing it becasue they cant afford one or a ds. you people suck. stop bitching and get a job. – by ceo of scea
|sony (11:52pm est sat apr 09 2005)
does suck.there are plenty of people who agree with me. – by anonomus
|this (1:45pm est sun apr 10 2005)
is a question to the sony fanboys.other than the walkman and playstation name five things sony invented.
– by anonomus
|psp = overpriced junk (8:18pm est wed apr 20 2005)
the psp is whack. i'll be concise and blunt. mostly sport and racing games and ports. good graphics bad games which is the main reason i don't like the psp. gameplay>graphics anyday. the psp is just a media player trying to be an ipod and a movie player together. the psp is just a mediocre media player. i can blab on even more about how much the psp sucks, but i won't after final words. my advice– get an ipod over the psp. hell! save up for a laptop!
and as a note to some of you idiots- i had more than enough money to afford both the ds and psp. and i chose the ds and am glad i did. got a few games (some imported) and saw upcomming game lists for ds and psp, played my friend's psp, and i can honestly say the ds is better than the psp. – by wetnose
|oh and…. (8:23pm est wed apr 20 2005)
…i'm not anti-sony, i love the ps2 and look forward to the ps3, it's just the psp specifically i don't like. and to respond to many comments from the psp fanboys: i could afford a psp, i have spent hours playing the psp, and still prefer the ds. yes the games in us right now for the ds arn't so good, but just wait for the upcomming games. personally, i'm keeping myself busy with daigaso band brothers, electroplankton, and yoshi's touch n go with my ds. and looking forward to a lot more. – by wetnose
|psp (9:21am est thu apr 28 2005)
course it is you losers!! – by blah
|yes psp are sick (4:35pm est wed jun 01 2005)
dude psp is so much better then any other hand held game system ever. – by ds sucks
|psp rox (12:24pm est mon jun 13 2005)
some prefer the psp and some prefer the ds.personally i like them both equally.though the psp grapix blows nintendos away.though nintendo will have some awsome games comming out soon like nintendogs,animal crossing,and mario kart ds…and zelda.they will be wifi enabled to.i think they are both tha bomb! – by nuckingfuts
|sold ds for psp :) (12:30pm est mon jun 13 2005)
i had my ds the first day it came out and i thought it was the coolest thing out.i also thought the graphix were sweet as well.until i seen the psp and when i did i decided to sell my ds to get another 150$ toward the psp.i got myh psp last week and it was well worth the trade.the graphix on ridge racer ds and on the psp…ding ding ding..and the winner is psp by faaaar.psp screen is so much more clearer its online out the box and come with a movie that plays 100% perfect dvd quality…hell they look better on psp then my tv – by trixr4kidz
|it's (5:59pm est mon jun 27 2005)
a shame that even with all that power,even though it has slightly better graphics than ds,it is losing. – by x-rage
|ds blows (10:05pm est sat jul 09 2005)
the ds is fir litle immature kids who still like to play pokemon and yoshi games
!!!the ds blows!!! – by hawke
|how is it for kids? (11:11pm est fri jul 29 2005)
if this system is for little kids, then why do i see little kids touching the top screen instead of the bottom screen!? – by why
|psp & ds sucks (11:10pm est sat feb 11 2006)
psp & ds sucks. gp2x is the way to go!
– by youblow
|psp & ds sucks (9:55am est sat mar 11 2006)
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This website contains information on my academic research and teaching. I am currently working as an assistant professor at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, in the faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences.
I graduated in 2007 as a work and organisational psychologist, so it comes as no surprise that my research focuses mainly on employee behaviours and attitudes. My primary research topic involves the psychological contract, which can be understood as an employees' subjective beliefs regarding mutual obligations between him- or herself and the employer. However, my research interests include several other topics as well, such as stress and emotions at work, personality, volunteering, and research methodology and ethics. A recurring theme in these various research topics is the role of time. Rather than studying how people differ from each other, I am mostly interested in understanding how human feelings, thoughts, and behaviours dynamically unfold over time. This recurring theme also forms a core topic in my research unit, Work and Organisational Psychology (WOPs – click here to go to website). I am lucky to be able to work with great colleagues in this research unit, such as Sara De Gieter, Roland Pepermans, and Joeri Hofmans.
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VW Golf SportWagen HyMotion Concept FCV
At the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show, Volkswagen introduced their new version of the hydrogen fuel cell vehicle with the release of the Golf SportWagen HyMotion. This is a concept vehicle that is powered by a fuel cell.
VW Golf SportWagen HyMotion Concept Fuel Cell Vehicle
Fuel cell technology uses hydrogen and oxygen and combines them across a PEM (proton exchange membrane) to produce electricity. This process creates a considerable amount of energy which drives the electric motor of the vehicle and the result is no harmful emissions. In fact, only water vapor is released from the vehicle which is harmless to the atmosphere.
The Golf SportWagen HyMotion is a front-wheel drive vehicle that can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph is 10 seconds and reach up to 310 miles before needing to be refueled. Four autobon-fiber tanks located underneath the vehicle store the hydrogen in a pressurized state and refilling them takes only 3 minutes to accomplish. Carbon-fiber was one of the keys to making the concept a practical one since the material is very lightweight, yet highly impact resistant and strong.
The components for the vehicle were developed by Volkswagen Group Research which included the fuel cell system itself. The Golf HyMotion (not to be confused with the Volkswagen Touran HyMotion or the Volkswagen Tiguan HyMotion) also features a high-voltage lithium-ion battery which stores kinetic energy that is created from regenerative braking. This feature actually helps when starting the vehicle and provides a boost to the acceleration as well. Both the fuel cell and battery drive the electric motor that was adapted from the e-Golf version.
The core of the design is the modular transverse matrix (MQB) that was developed by Volkswagen and used throughout their line of vehicles in this particular group. The MQB can be found in the new hatchback versions as well as the SportWagen to become the first vehicles of its type to be powered by any number of drive concepts. With several different engines to choose from, adding the hydrogen fuel cell was a relatively simple concept.
While the vehicle is seemingly ready for production the actual infrastructure to allow consumers to drive the vehicle across Europe, the US and Japan does not yet exist. It will take another year or two before enough hydrogen stations are constructed to allow consumers' access across enough of these countries before Volkswagen will release their new fuel cell vehicle to the general public.
By following a path of implementing alternative drive systems for their vehicles, Volkswagen has demonstrated the foresight to have their line of autos ready to take on what may very well be the future of power systems. Volkswagen has constructed the Golf and other vehicles in their line to be easily converted during production so that if hydrogen really takes off as a fuel source, they are perfectly capable of adapting more quickly than their competitors at this time.
Right now, the Passat HyMotion is being tested on the streets of California to see if hydrogen vehicles will become a practical mode of transportation. As soon as the infrastructure is constructed so that FCVs can be fueled, the future will become the present.
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WATCH! Lady Gaga Says 'This Country Wouldn't Have S***' Without Immigrants During Arizona Concert!
The always opinionated singer weighs in on the controversial Arizona immigration bill during her concert in Phoenix!
Add Lady Gaga to the list of celebrities speaking out against the controversial Arizona bill SB 1070 aimed to curb immigration through racial profiling. The pop star took to the stage Saturday evening in Phoenix where she told fans, "If it wasn't for all you immigrants, this country wouldn't have shit!"
Gaga also addressed calls for her to boycott her show over the possible passage of the law, even from fellow musicians. "I will not cancel my show. I will hold you, and we will hold each other, and we will protest this state," Gaga said. "I got a phone call from a couple really big rock-n-rollers, big pop stars, big rappers, and they said: 'We'd like you to boycott Arizona. We'd like you to boycott playing Arizona because of SB 1070.' And I said: 'You really think that us dumb f—ing pop stars are going to collapse the economy of Arizona?'"
What do you think of Gaga's impassioned speech HollywoodLifers?


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An unlikely team of an auto dealership owner, a business developer and a group of firefighters is working on the revival of Downtown Irving's first fire station.
The Irving Fire Foundation has been working with various partners, including local businessman Don Herring Jr. and business developer Monte Anderson, on proposal to turn Fire Station No. 1 into a restaurant, fire museum and office building.
"The first floor would be a restaurant. The lobby of the restaurant would be a fire museum," said Herring.
The proposal is still in preliminary stages. Herring said that if the city leases the land to them, they would be able to renovate the space for about $750,000.
The firehouse also known as "Old Central" was built in 1932.
Fran Bonilla, a former councilwoman, moved to Irving in 1959 and remembered visiting the firefighters decades ago.
"It was nice, and the guys kept it all clean and polished," she said.
The building also served as the original city hall and a jail.
"It served its purpose very well in our city for a long, long time," Bonilla said.
But the day came when new fire equipment became too large to fit inside the historic building. Eventually, the city moved on, abandoning the building in 1985.
Irving Chamber of Commerce spokesman Don Williams said there have been several proposals to bring this building back to life -- including one that proposed making a residence out of it.
Heritage District resident Lorraine Taylor said she has been talking with the city about the plans for the past year and a half.
"It's part of our history, and this neighborhood won't be the same without a building that celebrates our first fire station, city hall, jail, etc.," she said.
As the chamber and the city continue to look into possibilities, the friends of Old Central said they hope the building would be re-established soon.
"I think it would be a great opportunity for them to drive by and say, 'Hey that was once our station. Now it's a vibrant thriving member of the community in downtown Irving,'" firefighter Daniel Rozier said.
The Irving Fire Foundation has been meeting with Mayor Beth Van Duyne and some of City Council members.
Mayor Pro Tem Rick Stopfer said there are still a lot of unanswered questions about the project. He said public hearings would need to take place and the city would have to figure out how the property was purchased. It could be an ongoing process that could take several weeks, if not months, for everyone to get on board, he said.


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|North Island New Zealand
Saturday, July 30, 2016
It's on again
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There's always room for one more mate.Delete
Oh cripes..........ReplyDeleteReplies
Yes, how much can you drink?Delete
Wonderful! Can't wait to tag along (albeit virtually).ReplyDeleteReplies
Sure thing, we will be riding roads you've have already sampled you lucky devil.Delete
sounds great steveReplyDelete
hope you keep us updated with the tripReplies
Sure will Peter, I'll have it up on the blog just as last time.Delete
Sweet! This should be fun to watch, especially when throwing in blogger meet-ups. If you meet up with Rogey and he offers you Saki, watch out, it is a trap. :-)ReplyDeleteReplies
Cant wait to get over there although its 6 months off yet. Plenty of time for planningDelete
Cripes indeed. Will have to have a chat with a friend in Aviation Security about rubber gloves - dimpled ones on this occasion I think ;-) . Sounds like I might have to loan your team my radar detector, haha.ReplyDeleteReplies
Heh heh be seeing you soon geoff, we will bring a spare set of gloves for you buddy.Delete
With our over zealous highway patrols to keep us all safe you might be surprise that you guys are the hoons and need the radar detector to stay in check.
Hi Chiller, always sad to hear about accidents involving bikers and sorry to hear about Ash although I never visited his blog. When I first started riding in 2010, I was a regular visitor to Forty Years on Two wheels, and it generated a lot of my motivation to get out and ride. Then in 2004 Doug the blogger just stopped, saying he or maybe his bike needed a maintenance break. Since then ... nothing and I often wonder how Doug is. I continue to blog because it fulfils the need I had when I started, which simply was to record my motorcycling activities for my own enjoyment when I can no longer ride. Good luck with the NZ ride - I will follow with interest. Been there a few times but never on a bike.ReplyDeleteReplies
Hey TheoDelete
Yeah I read Dougs blog too. I'll continue with my blog for a while yet, just haven't been doing any riding lately to blog about.
Such a great ride destination, especially North Island.ReplyDelete


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I have created several accounts that were purpose-specific. For example, we created one checking account (which is easy to do online) for the sole purpose of our daughter's wedding expenses.
The wedding has come and gone and there is no way to delete that account (and transfer whatever balance to another checking account). I'm referring to the accounts that appear in my online Account Manager, not transfers between different user accounts.
I believe you can do this. Log in, click Edit Profile next to your name, then click Manage Account View, then uncheck the accounts you no longer want displayed on your profile. This doesn't close the accounts, but you won't see them!
Thanks for the assist @mdmay! You're totally right- we do offer the functionality to hide accounts in Online Banking. @davehunt and @Worshipdancer1, I hope this was helpful. Thanks for posting!


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Pharrell Williams, Alicia Keys and Kendrick Lamar have collaborated on a new song for the movie 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2'.
Pharrell Williams, Alicia Keys and Kendrick Lamar have collaborated on a new song.
The 'Happy' hitmaker has produced a new track, 'It's On Again', which features Alicia and Kendrick and will appear on the soundtrack for upcoming superhero action movie, 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2'.
Acclaimed Hollywood score composer Hans Zimmer is overseeing the project and has worked with the talented trio on the song.
Alicia said: ''I'm very excited to be a part of such a powerful collaboration with Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell Williams and Hans Zimmer.
''This is the next chapter in the 'Spider-Man' legacy and we really feel 'It's On Again' captures the experience, the story - and most importantly - the meaning behind the film, which is that we all have the potential to be extraordinary. There's a little bit of a super hero in all of us.''
'No One' singer Alicia provides the main vocals on the track, but Grammy-nominated rapper Kendrick is heard in one of the verses.
Pharrell gushed about his collaborators, saying: ''Hans has created an iconic score theme and it was exciting to collaborate with him again on this song. When I was making the song, I knew Alicia and Kendrick had to be on it. They take the song to a whole new level.''
The singer-and-producer was recently nominated for an Oscar for his last soundtrack song, 'Happy', which appeared in 'Despicable Me 2'.
In addition to 'It's On Again', Pharrell, 40, also enlisted Alicia for 'Know Who You Are', taken from his just-released second studio album, 'G I R L'.
After nearly thirty years since his first solo record Mark Lanegan has just released one of his very best and there's not many artists who can claim...
This film recounts such a great true story that we don't mind the fact that...
The stars of the upcoming James Brown biopic 'Get On Up', Viola Davis, Nelsan Ellis...


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I'm sorry they don't go in the bedroom any more Holly, but I love the extra layers.ReplyDelete
Now your lovely hand-painted details really pop - great job !
- AnonymousJune 8, 2012 at 9:25 AM
They look positively gorgeous.. but you know me, I haven't ever seen anything you do that I don't just love.. I liked them "flat" ...LOLReplyDelete
Great job Holly
What a wonderful trio! You did a great job, they are so pretty. I like them a lot.ReplyDelete
You did an amazing job transforming the pictures. They really look good. Hope you find just the right place to hang them now.ReplyDelete
ohh holly the color is perfect. I love that they look like denim (my favorite color!)ReplyDelete
If I had one 'wish', after seeing how amazing your dandelion pictures are, it would be that I had half as much talent as you, obviously, do.ReplyDelete


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Web Application Firewall
From OWASP
(Redirected from Web app firewall)
A web application firewall (WAF) is an application firewall for HTTP applications. It applies a set of rules to an HTTP conversation. Generally, these rules cover common attacks such as cross-site scripting (XSS) and SQL injection.
While proxies generally protect clients, WAFs protect servers. A WAF is deployed to protect a specific web application or set of web applications. A WAF can be considered a reverse proxy.
WAFs may come in the form of an appliance, server plugin, or filter, and may be customized to an application. The effort to perform this customization can be significant and needs to be maintained as the application is modified.
OWASP Projects
- The OWASP ModSecurity CRS Project's goal is to provide an easily "pluggable" set of generic attack detection rules that provide a base level of protection for any web application.
- Consider the Web Application Firewall Evaluation Criteria Project (WAFEC) to help evaluate commercial and open source web application firewalls.


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The session is now from 7:15 to 8:15 pm
This blog is totally independent, unpaid and has only three major objectives.
The first is to inform readers of news and happenings in the e-Health domain, both here in Australia and world-wide.
The second is to provide commentary on e-Health in Australia and to foster improvement where I can.
The third is to encourage discussion of the matters raised in the blog so hopefully readers can get a balanced view of what is really happening and what successes are being achieved.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Senate Estimates E-Health Program Change.
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Thursday, January 10, 2013
Sick of left-overs?
I sure hope not! This month I have decided to do a Left-over Card Buffet. It is the best left-overs a girl can have, as you can have as many as you like and not worry about putting on any extra pounds!
Not only will you get to make cards that you had missed out on or that you have wanted to make more of, but you will get them at a great deal!
For the left-over buffet only - pay to make 8 cards, but you will actually be able to make 10! Not only that, but you will also recieve 1 punch on your punch card.
Please join me on Wednesday, January 16 at 7 p.m. where I will have all of the cards that I have left-overs of available to make, but do the ones you like the best first because once they are gone, they are gone forever!
Please see the "Classes" page or contact me to make payment arrangements.
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Event Description
2019 Carolina's Finest Team Camp 1
COACHES: The Team Reservation Fee will hold your slot(s) only until the player deposits and player registration is complete! This fee will be applied to your balance and is non-refundable.
IMPORTANT INFO: Upon completion of the online registration of your team(s), the coach will receive instructions from the camp office outlining procedures to follow to complete the process. Player deposits are due by June 15, 2019 and can be paid online or sent to the camp office in one check. The balance for your team(s) can be paid with one check on registration day.
CAROLINA'S FINEST TEAM CAMP 1 - Eligibility, Teams ONLY
- Guaranteed 7 Games
- All other team camp rules remain the same.
- A North Carolina blue and white basketball will be presented to each team. Each camper will be given a North Carolina tee shirt.
- Awards will be given in each league for best defensive team, best offensive team, best rebounding team, best shooting team and the team that shows the best sportsmanship.
- Coaches will have access to the UNC Basketball Video/DVD Library.
- There will be daily coaches' clinics and player seminars on strength training, nutrition, time management, study skills, NCAA rules and preparing for the SAT as well as guest speakers and performers.
- Each team will play in the Dean E. Smith Center.
- There will be a variety of leagues for competition. Coaches may choose the level of competition: Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Junior High/Middle School (rising 6th, 7th & 8th grades.)
- Each team will play at least one game per session. There will be certified officials for each game, as well as official scorers and timers.
- Each team must have at least eight players and will be charged for at least eight players.
- Each team must provide their own transportation to and from the gyms, as well as the airport, train or bus station.
SPECIAL FEATURES: Each camper will be given a North Carolina tee shirt. Each team will be given a North Carolina blue and white Lady Tar Heel basketball. Each team will play at least seven games against teams of similar ability. Teams will be divided into leagues by coaches choice or by competition level. Awards will be given in each league for best defensive team, best offensive team, best rebounding team, best shooting team and sportsmanship award. Games will be officiated by certified officials. Seminars will be held on study skills, time management, conditioning, strength training, leadership, team building and nutrition. Clinics will be held throughout Team Camp for players and coaches in facilities like Woollen and Fetzer gymnasiums. One coach attends at no charge (minimum of 8 players) and will be responsible for supervising their team. Teams will play in the Dean E. Smith Center. What better way to get your team ready for the upcoming season! Each team must reserve a slot by sending in the reservation form and a nonrefundable $100 reservation fee per team. Each team must have at least eight players and will be charged for at least eight players. Leagues include middle school, junior high, junior varsity and varsity.
The team registration fee ($100 per team) is non-refundable. Team player deposits are non-refundable with the only exception being a written doctor's excuse. Refund requests (less a $50 registration fee) must be made in writing by July 9.
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February 25, 2019, 11:30 pmMarvin Bagley IIIF, Sacramento Kings
Marvin Bagley started on Monday and scored 25 points while adding 11 boards, two assists, a steal, two blocks and a triple.
Bagley's move to the starting lineup may be permanent as his ability to run the floor complement's De'Aaron Fox's speed. He was already thriving before his insertion to the starting lineup so now he's primed for a big-time finish.
Fantasy News
December 8, 2019, 6:42 pmCory JosephPG, Sacramento Kings
Cory Joseph will start during Sunday's game versus the Mavs.
Joseph was questionable heading into Friday's game and played as well. Joseph is only worth owning if you are in need of assists.
Source: Mike Peasley on Twitter
December 8, 2019, 6:15 pmTyson ChandlerC, Houston Rockets
Tyson Chandler (illness) is being listed as doubtful for Monday's game versus the Kings
Chandler was a late scratch for Saturday's game and it looks like the veteran will need another games rest. Isaiah Hartenstein will see the bulk of the back up center minutes if Chandler were to rest.
Source: NBA Injury Report
December 8, 2019, 5:54 pmJerami GrantSF, Denver Nuggets
Jerami Grant was hot from deep going 5-of-7 from behind the arc to go along with 15 points and two rebounds.
Grant was dialed in from deep and took seven of his eight shot attempts from there, He's been playing much better as of late, but Paul Millsap will continue to be a roadblock in his way.
December 8, 2019, 5:50 pmMarvin Bagley IIIPF, Sacramento Kings
Marvin Bagley (right thumb fracture) has been ruled out of Sunday's game versus the Mavs.
Bagley has been questionable for the last few games and seems to be in line to return at some point this week. The frontcourt will be a bit off a mess upon his return, but don't rush to drop anyone until the situation pans out. Nemanja Bjelica will contiue to start while Bagley is out.
Source: James Ham on Twitter
December 8, 2019, 5:48 pmJamal MurrayPG, Denver Nuggets
Jamal Murray scored 21 points, five assists and three rebounds on 7-of-17 shooting during Sunday's loss to the Nets.
Murray also managed to chip in with three treys and went 4-of-4 from the charity stripe. Murray has been playing well as of late and will look to keep the ball rolling against the Sixers on Tuesday.
December 8, 2019, 5:39 pmNikola JokicC, Denver Nuggets
Nikola Jokic lead the Nuggets in scoring with 24 points, while chipping in 11 rebounds and six assists on 10-of-21 shooting during Sunday's loss to the Nets.
Jokic has now put together two straight solid performances and is showing signs of busting out of his slump. Look for him to continue his strong play on Tuesday versus Joel Embiid and the Sixers.
December 8, 2019, 5:35 pmGarrett TempleSG, Brooklyn Nets
Garrett Temple continued his recent strong play going for 15 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists in Sunday's win over the Nuggets.
Temple has been a worthwhile streamer with Irving out and it doesn't look like the he will be back for at least a few more weeks. His field goal percentage won't be the best, but he provides moderate value in 3-pointers and and points.
December 8, 2019, 5:32 pmJarrett AllenC, Brooklyn Nets
Jarret Allen played well dropping 19 point, 11 rebounds and two assists on 7-of-13 shooting during Sunday's win over the Nuggets.
Allen continues to outplay DeAndre Jordan and is is the center worth owning in Brooklyn. Allen's ceiling is somewhat limited to Jordan healthy, but he should continue to see the bulk of the minutes unless going against a bigger bodied center.
December 8, 2019, 5:27 pmSpencer DinwiddiePG, Brooklyn Nets
Spencer Dinwiddie continued his strong play scoring 24 points, eight assists and four rebounds on 10-of-17 shooting during Sunday's 105-102 win over the Nuggets.
Dinwiddie has been playing like a top-60 player with Irving out and it will continue with Irving expected to miss a few more weeks.
December 8, 2019, 5:02 pmMatisse ThybulleSG-SF, Philadelphia Sixers
Matisse Thybulle (right ankle sprain) is available to play during Sunday's game versus the Raptors.
Thybulle left yesterday's game after only playing nine minutes, but it looks like it was precautionary. Expect the defensive specialist to assume his normal bench role.
Source: Noah Levick on Twitter


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Skaar Furniture Associates
SFDC Showplace #350
Skaar Furniture Associates
SFDC Showplace #350
Date and Time: Tuesday, March 12 @ 8:00 PM
Lecture Location: Koret Auditorium, de Young Museum
Cost: $15 to the general public, $10 to SFDC members (present your badge at the door)
Tomorrow's illustrated presentation is by Julie Nicoletta, Professor in the Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences Program at the University of Washington Tacoma. The United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, popularly known as the Shakers, left behind a rich legacy of buildings which expresses the group's religious and social beliefs in worship through physical labor, the possibility of moral perfection and near equality between the sexes. Dr. Nicoletta examines the legacy of Shaker architecture in regard to 20th century modernism, particularly in the decorative arts. The Shakers' interest in economy and efficiency, apparent in the absence of ornament, use of built-in furniture and the love of natural materials, particularly wood, influenced later generations of designers. Most importantly, the goal of some 20th century modernists to reform society through good design, reflects the Shakers' earlier belief that architecture could forge a path toward perfection.
7:15 PM mini-exhibit: ADAF members will bring baskets and boxes, Shaker or worldly, of all shapes, sizes and functions.
8:00 PM lecture: Koret Auditorium, de Young Museum, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. Enter from Level B1 of the parking garage; pedestrians enter from the concourse side of Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive and down the steps across the street from the museum's main entrance.
Thursday, September 20
11:00 am
Sloan Miyasato, Showplace #200
Please join the Sloan Miyasato team and Julien Djadane, Vice President of Sales & Marketing from HOULÈS, to discover the new lines of trimmings and drapery hardware.
In addition to the brand new outdoor RIVIERA trim collection, HOULÈS will present the diversity of their range including some of the 2012 collections like Palais Royal trim and tassel line (reminiscent of the splendour of France's Second Empire), Fleur de Lin trim line (organically inspired) as well as new additions to their drapery hardware collections. REGISTER HERE
Thursday, September 6 at 12:30 PM
Wednesday, September 19 at 1:00 PM
SFDC Showplace, #403
Fabrics have long been used in picture framing to add sophistication and elegance in presenting art work. PaulRobert Porambo, award-winning sculptor, museum preparator, principal designer and Owner of Fine Art Services, Custom Picture Framers (Showplace, M-1), will demonstrate how the use of linen and silk elevate the art presented and add elegance to the setting.
Healthy finger foods & light refreshments will be served.
Thanks to Jessica from Arcadian Lighting for guest posting on Designwire today. Arcadian Lighting is a wonderful online source for beautiful and affordable ceiling lights, wall sconces, and other lighting fixtures. Jessica is excited to share a collection of gorgeous and elegantly sumptuous bedrooms. From sparkling chandeliers to rich, velvety bedding, these bedrooms spare no expense when it comes to luxury and style. Get some inspiration of your own by visiting the SFDC. Enjoy!
The stunning wallpaper in this bedroom features a woodland scene that provides a whimsical backdrop to the luxe decor. The striking Ironies four post bed fits the color palette beautifully.
A combination of gilded vintage charm and modern sophistication transforms this all-white bedroom into an eclectic, decadent space. The shimmering metallic table lamp and accessories offer a brilliant shine.
The woven rattan texture of this modern bed make a perfect focal point for a luxurious bedroom. The gold toned bedding is a wonderful accent color against the dark McGuire Rattan Woven bedframe.
The sweeping curtains and sparkling chandelier create a truly stunning and dramatic atmosphere in this luxe bedroom.
This bedroom's silver color palette and shimmering accessories are a simply beautiful combination. The mirrored dresser is always a great eye-catching accent piece.
The oversized mirror in this chic modern bedroom helps make the room feel even more spacious. Repeating patterns on the bed frame and Baker Knapp & Tubbs ceiling fixture add a particularly stylish touch.
A pair of dramatic pendant lights perfectly complement the artistic and fashionable style of this bedroom. Modern art and cultural accent pieces create a quirky, yet luxurious space.
Rich textures and lavish details fill this bedroom with color and elegance. The purple and silver color palette is especially decadent. Images 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8
Which of these luxurious rooms is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!
Please join 3D – Definitive Design + Décor magazine Editor-in-Chief Alisa Carroll at artMRKT on Friday, May 18th, for "The Cult of Beauty: The Aesthetes and Interior Design," a panel discussion on the Aesthetic movement and the current exhibition at the Legion of Honor. The panel will feature the exhibition's originating curator, Dr. Lynn Federle Orr, art advisor Dr. Steven Platzman and interior designer Geoffrey De Sousa in conversation about the Aesthetes and their legacy for collectors, designers and beyond.
artMRKT is the Bay Area's premier contemporary and modern art fair, featuring 70 galleries from around the globe and bringing some of the world's most intriguing artists and galleries to San Francisco. In showcasing historically important work alongside relevant contemporary pieces and projects, the fair creates a context for the discovery, exploration and acquisition of art.
Friday, May 18th | 2:30 – 3:30PM | Concourse Exhibition Center
The panel is open to all fair attendees. To purchase tickets, please visit: http://www.art-mrkt.com/sf/tickets.
Learn more about Lexington Home Brands' Personal Design Series at a designer roundtable delivered by Jason Harne, Lexington's Rep for Northern California. Jason will be here in person to present, explain and answer questions about the Lexington PDS program. You can design your own product and your client can have the exact sofa they desire!
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
MacQueen Home, SFDC Showplace #408
Come for the seminar and stay for Design Resource Day in the Galleria!
Space is limited – the First 15 to RSVP will be confirmed
RSVP HERE today or call: 415-556-0500
SFDC Workshop Series
DATE: April 19, May 10 and May 31
TIME: 9:00 – 11:30 AM each of the above dates
LOCATION: San Francisco Design Center
Do you ever walk into your office…realize your day is packed full.…get really frustrated… and wonder what ever happened? Seriously! What happened to doing the things you really love? Then maybe you sighed for a moment looked out the window and wished….wished for a day when you could stop doing all those other things, and just do what you really love while making even more money?
Attend this workshop series and discover how to get from where you are to where you want to be and start loving what you do again! Vicki Suiter, President & CEO of Suiter Financial Systems will show you how with her step by step process.
When you attend this hands-on workshop series you will…
•Discover how to start doing more of what you love (Day 1)
•Leave with a plan designed to make you more money and give you more time (Day 1)
•Identify the key areas of focus to have the greatest impact on your business (Day 1)
•Develop specific strategies to reach your goals from day 1 (Day 2)
•Those things you don't like doing? Learn how to delegate AND how you will afford it!(Day 2)
•Create a financial road-map turning your business into the money making machine you deserve (Day 3)
Participants will have an opportunity to not just 'sit and listen' – this is a "hands-on, roll up your sleeves and get it done" workshop series. You will walk away with a plan that you can execute in your business right away. You will have more clarity and confidence about how to get from where you are to where you want to be. The tools and resources YOU develop will continue to benefit you long after this workshop series is over.
Space is limited to 25 students. Sign up today and start having more money, time and fun in your business – and doing what you love again!
Designers' Wednesday
Wednesday, April 4
Modern Fever, SFDC Galleria #442