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For the month of September, I would say it's a really good month. Samples that I thought would take ages to arrive show up at least 1.5 weeks before the month ends. Although sad to say, BreadTalk as usual is just plain taking their own sweet time to follow up on some "issues". In short, BreadTalk successfully ruined 2 Singaporeans Mid-Autumn Festival due to human error. And I say human error, since I doubt BreadTalk is so advanced that they can invent a machine or a bot that knows how to send out emails. (They should just demote the human to office boy or office girl rank if he or she is so incapable of checking and re-checking emails prior to sending them out. I know nothing about the finer art of computer programming, but I at least knew that not everything is a technical glitch and that the "CC" space in email inboxes are good for hiding email addresses if you are mass-sending emails out.)
Initially, I didn't want to chase after BreadTalk, but after a serious discussion with my mother who raised the issue of responsibility and integrity. I decided to pursue BreadTalk, also partly because Yi Teng was also a victim of BreadTalk's "technical glitch". Let's face it, you make a mistake, you own up to it and settle it as soon as you humanely possibly can. It goes to show that you care for your customers. But noooo, when Yi Teng first emailed BreadTalk, they tried to shake her off with "It's a technical glitch issue". Like seriously, there has to be a someone manning the corporate email. How can a person's carelessness become a technical glitch when the person involved doesn't even know a single thing called "checking" or "proof-reading"?
Anyways, they tried to stall Yi Teng to the point where she almost gave up. And that's when I took over the "I'mma chase you and hunt you down to the ends of this planet until I get my prize". Besides, BreadTalk claimed that me and Yi Teng won, therefore they should have the courtesy of replacing the mooncakes with vouchers, without even having us nag at them. Current status? Still awaiting the marketing-in-charge dude to get back to me and Yi Teng with regards to our vouchers.
Anyhow, let's just stick to happier things such as sample collecting for the month of September. In case of any miscommunication, I can still carry on shaming BreadTalk in this space here. Hmph!
I was browsing around 7-Eleven after paying my phone and credit card bills when I chanced upon a copy of Simply Her and they had a Shokubutsu Body foam sample giveaway. The magazine wasn't even expensive in the first month and since it's only that 1 magazine I would buy just for the sake of the sample. I got a copy. I've seen Shokubutsu shower foams from when I was a teenager, but my mother disallowed me from buying a bottle because she heard from her friends what it doesn't seem to wash off thoroughly. The truth is that, it's because your skin is moisturized from the shower foam, hence it feels as if it cannot be washed off thoroughly.
This is the Shokubutsu Gentle Care Body Foam with Chamomile & Peace Leaf scent, at 40ml from the "Soothe & Rejuvenate" series :D
WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: Old issues have been recalled back, you might have to get back to Singapore Press Holdings for back/old issues and check if the samples are still available.
The Sample Store previously had a Nivea sample up for grabs, but when I tried to redeem it, it claimed that I had redeemed it before. Which I probably did and forgot about it LOL Anyways, I got a nice surprise when I received the sample despite the website not allowing me to, alongside with an additional Hada Labo sample.
- Nivea Body Intensive Moisture Serum SPF 25PA+++ @ 30ml
- Hada Labo Super Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Lotion @ 20ml
WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: Stocks are fully redeemed.
Brand's Innershine was previously hosting a sampling giveaway for their Collagen500 Powder. I initially wanted it, but then they wanted us to follow them on Instagram and I only follow Instagram accounts that featured bentos mostly. So, yeah, I cheated and didn't follow them :/ I mean, they already asked for my personal details, like mailing address, email address and phone number and yet they still want you to follow them on Instagram. It's a bit too much though :(
WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: Redemption is over.
My Beauty Diary has previously hosting a sampling activity for their newest and latest Mask range. It's the Aroma Series Mask, fancy that! Anyways, I requested for mine and got this in return:
- My Beauty Diary Vanilla Moisturizing Aroma Mask @ 23ml
- White Formula Super Moist Light Toner with Hyaluronic Acid @ 3ml
WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: I'm not sure if the link is still working as successful redemption meant that you cannot see whether the sample is still available for redemption unless you have another secondary FB account that has not done any sample redemption at all. But to try your luck, go over to My Beauty Diary Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MyBeautyDiarySg, Like their FB page as a fan first. Next, click on the link that says REDEEM FREE SAMPLE. Just fill in your details and wait for the sample to arrive in your mailbox :D
Went to JEM Sephora to stock up on my foundation powder, but they were sold out :( They are always sold out whenever I have to get a new foundation, why oh why? Anyway, I browsed around the hair section as I know they have one there. And stood in front of the John Masters products for a good 30 minutes. Seems too good to be true and on-the-spot product reviews I pulled from the Internet seemed to suggest that it's a product that really works, so I grabbed a stimulating shampoo and the purifying serum as well. Along the way, if you have a membership with JEM and spend at least $80 or $90 on the day itself, you can redeem a box of Organic Tea (which was redeemable from Marks & Spencers LOL).
I love to grab my noms at JEM, so it wasn't that hard to hit the required amount, along with the John Masters purchases LOL Although the M&S staff was a little, erm, excited when I told him I would like to grab the Organic Green Tea xD
- John Masters Organics Spearmint & Meadowsweet Scalp Stimulating shampoo @ 236ml
- John Masters Organics Deep Scalp Purifying Serum @ 59ml
- Marks & Spencer Organic Pure Green Tea @ 20 teabags
WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: Not sure if there's anymore "minimum" spending rewards are still available on the last day of September though. You might want to check beforehand before spending.
After I had my new haircut, I was trying my hardest to maintain the bob-like look for my new haircut since I know my hair tend to have the tendency to "curl" in weird directions after I stepped out of the shower. I read about this product in a magazine and finally managed to see it after realizing I was standing in front of the wrong products at Watsons LOL
Toni & Guy Prep Heat Protection Mist @ 75ml. I have a hair dryer, but I don't have any products that I can use to protect my hair prior to blowing dry it, hence the desperate hunt for this little bottle xD
WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: No samples for redemption.
My previous Chia Seed Boosting Essence was running dangerously low and it was time to replenish my stock. Along the way, I realized that with a minimum amount of spending, I get to redeem a travel-sized product to try out. Anyway, I got:
- Clean Face Anti-Trouble Spot @ 10ml
- New Zealand Volcanic Clay Black Head Heating Gel Mask @ 50ml
- Chia Seed Boosting Essence @ 80ml
For the Gift-with-Purchase, I chose the Raspberry Roots Sleeping Mask @ 30ml and got some more of the same product sample sachets. Kinda been eyeing this little gem for a while now but not sure if it's effective for me. So, I was rather glad I got to redeem this travel-sized tube to try out before getting the actual retail-sized version :D
WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: You can try out the pre-opened sample bottles and tubes at any The Face Shop outlets in Singapore :D
Gerber's was hosting a sampling activity, and sometimes, I just love trying kiddie food. Simple and fuss-free, yep, I am lazy when it comes to eating too ^^; I got the Gerber Graduates Grabbers Apple, Manga & Strawberry flavour @ 120g.
WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: Unable to find redemption link :(
Working in air-conditioned environments meant dry and easily irritable eyes. I've been longing to buy a decent brand for a while now, but I always gave up. There's just too much choices, with each one touting to be better than the previous one. Since The Sample Store has giving out this sample, I just grabbed it and give it a try first. Besides, I'm a regular sufferer of red, sore eyes and the last time it happened, I was unable to work at least 2 weeks since my eyes totally turned all red with the blood veins showing really drastically on the whites of my eyes D:
WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: There are still stocks left for redemption over at The Sample Store.
John Frieda Facebook page was previously hosting a sampling activity. I redeemed a John Frieda Frizz Ease Original 6 Effects Serum @ 5ml.
WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: Go over to John Frieda Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/johnfrieda.sg, Like the page as a fan first. Next, click on the Redeem a Sample link. Simply fill up your particulars, answer some simple questions and they will mail the samples to your mailbox.
Metro Singapore was previously encouraging new signups for their membership card. As I wear out my work shoes very often, around 6-8 months before holes of varying shapes show up on the sides of my leather loafers. I decided to just get the card for discounts and privileges when I need to get a new pair of work shoes. Let's just say, I need not have to spend $300 just to get the card, it's free when I sign-up for it :D
WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: I'm not sure if the membership page is still working, but you can head on over to https://apps.facebook.com/faims_formc_a/?pid=173432955334
Vichy from L'Oreal Paris was having a sampling activity. I redeemed:
- Vichy Normaderm Tri-activ anti-imperfection hydrating care @ 1.5ml x 2 sample sachets
- Vichy Normaderm Night Detox @ 1.5ml x 2 sample sachets
WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: Sample Redemption is over.
SilkPro Silkbath was previously hosting a sampling activity. I redeemed a SilkPro SilkBath Soothing Balance Vanilla & Blue Daisy sample sachet @ 10ml.
WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: Go over to https://uvaquawhite.typeform.com/to/txVjmP and fill in your details + a really short survery/questionnaire. Wait for the sample to arrive in your mailbox.
I was one of the lucky winners for the Laneige Birthday wish contest on FB. After a few emails confirming with Laneige on my real name, IC number and whatnots for easier identification as I'm using an online alias. Collecting my prize was a breeze. Although unfortunately, I managed to arrive really close to lunch-time, so, going up was a breeze but leaving the building was really mind-boggling. So many people in the lift!!
Here's a look at the back of the product won.
The product case actually looks like a flat pencil-box :D
Everything looks so colorful xD The scents are (from left to right):
- Soap Powdery
- Aqua Fresh
- Lavender
- Musk
- Wine
- Jasmine & Bergamot
- Mandarin
WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: No samples for redemption.
I joined and won the ezyhealth promo contest. My prize consists of:
- Vitabiotics Osteocare Calcium x 8 tablets @ 2 sample packs
- Vitabiotics Osteocare Liquid Calcium x 2 bottles @ 200ml each
Recommended servings as stated on the back.
As usual, the receptionist is a biatch. As soon as I walked into the reception area, wheezing and out-of-breath, the first words out of her month wasn't a "Are you alright?". It's a "It's lunch time, there's no one here." Like wow, aren't you a human? Isn't there another human standing in front of your face, sending a parcel to your office? <_< And she next proceeded to punctuate and end her every sentence with "Please take note of the time" repeatedly. I know I'm at least 30 minutes past the first collection time, but their place is so ulu that it's impossible to show up just seconds or even minutes before anyone goes out for lunch. It's either squeeze with the morning office crowd and reach there looking like a disheveled being or going home with the office crowd that happened to be able to leave their office before 5pm...
Besides, who the hell goes for a 2.5 hours lunch break? My lunch/dinner break is only 45 minutes. I just felt like answering her with "Please take note of your ulu location next time" every time she end her sentence with "Please take note of the time". Even if there's only 1 person in-charge of the prizes, the person-in-charge should at least delegate someone else to take over in the event of a lunch-break, isn't it?
It's always an unpleasant and unhappy experience when it comes to redeeming my prize from ezyhealth. But for the sake of trying out new calcium and health products for my weak bones and health, I'll just suck it up with the receptionist's attitude for now.. (T_T)
WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: There's always new contests for different health products on a monthly or bi-monthly basis.
Dove was previously hosting a sampling activity for their latest and newest released hair product. I redeemed a Dove Nutritive Therapy Nourishing Oil Care Nutri-Oil Serum with Nutri-Oil Essence @ 40ml.
WHERE TO REDEEM SAMPLE: Sample Redemption is over.
Why not like my Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/PuNiaosProductReviews to be informed of latest samples I found, which is duly updated? Also includes updates to health, beauty & lifestyle tips at least once a day. It will definitely save you the trouble of having to hunt them down :)


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Early this year we clocked up our 60,000th car lease; that's the equivalent of 15 cars leased every singe day since Smartleasing began in 2004. You can't imagine how proud that makes me feel.
We've never been shy about celebrating our successes so we put together a $60,000 prize pool and invited new and existing customers to stake their claim … over the next three months, everyone who took out a novated car lease was entered into the prize draw that included daily giveaways of movie tickets, coffee machines and Caltex fuel cards.
The grand prize winner was Zane Kerr from NSW Pathology, who won $20,000 in cash and prizes. Congratulations, Zane . . . as your Smartleasing consultant Glen Doyle said, he couldn't imagine the prize going to a nicer guy!
Big thanks to our partners – Macquarie Group, Avea, MotorOne, Caltex, St George Bank and QBE – for contributing to the celebrations, and of course to the Smartleasing team who do a great job looking after our customers.
The great news is we're doing it again for Christmas! If you're considering a novated lease, I encourage you to get onto the Smartleasing website and request a quote. And if you go ahead and Smartlease a car this month, you'll be in the running to win $20,000 cash, just in time for Christmas!
No doubt, an extra $20k in the bank would be a great way to celebrate the end of the year . . . so good luck!


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Today 2K Sports revealed the full soundtrack for NBA 2K12. Though the game makes extensive use of retired NBA greats, the soundtrack is composed of contemporary hits.
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Top Ten Tuesday decided to share our top ten travel products but I just can't do that. I have way more than 10 so I'm going to share what I'll be buying and taking on upcoming trips. I have a 3 day weekend trip in August and then in the winter I'll be going south for about 8 days so I'm in planning mode.
Let's first start with what travel size treasures I'm taking for my 3 day weekend trip (I'm sure more will be added though). There aren't a lot of mini cosmetics around but you can easily find travel sizes of skincare and haircare. My best sources for these small products are subscription boxes like IPSY and Glossybox. I also watch Sephora's emails carefully because they often have codes for deluxe samples that are great for travel or to stick in your purse. Even though I don't travel that often I like to be able to try new things by using samples. — Marcia
1) ADVENTURESS SWIPES* are great to stick in my purse. They are the size of my palm and thin enough that they take up almost no space. My favorite is the YouVee Sunscreen Swipes which you can open, use, close, use later. They won't last for more than a day but it's a great day trip product. (A box of 24 is $33)
There are three types of swipes:
Naturally Liberating Cleanser Swipes are a fragrance free creamy cleanser that will leave your skin hydrated.
Boldly Nourishing Moisturizer Swipes are anti-aging and contain a number of good for your skin ingredients.
YouVee Sunscreen Swipes are SPF30 and are invaluable. This is a great way to refresh your sunscreen. Active Ingredients: Zinc Oxide 9.7% Sunscreen, Titanium Dioxide 6.5% Sunscreen.
2. ALGENIST SKINCARE products are fabulous. I use a lot of different types of skincare and Algenist is one of my very favorite brands. I've gotten travel sizes through Sephora points and codes and on the Algenist website where they have 17 different travel sizes for sale. They also have travel kits and I've purchased those. Three of my favorites that will be coming on both my trips – Retinol & Lifting Serum ($33 mini that's twice the size of mine), Genius Ultimate Anti-Aging Cream ($40 for the mini that's twice the size of mine) and Complete Eye Renewal Balm.
3. KLORANE SMOOTHING AND RELAXING PATCHES FOR EYES were in a recent IPSY bag. Since my weekend trip is a wedding I'm bringing one of these to use the afternoon of the wedding so I'll look more refreshed. I have other options like the eye patches from ToGoSpa that I love but for this trip the very thin Klorane will slip into a pocket of my purse easily.
4. SUPERGOOP EVERYDAY SUNSCREEN was also in one of my IPSY bags and I was so excited. I've gone through several of these in the past. When it comes to samples in those subscriptions, when they send a brand like SUPERGOOP it's A-OK with me. This size is perfect for a 3 days trip. I'll put this on in the morning and then keep my Adventuress YouVee Swipes with me during the day.
FRIZZ SHAMPOO AND CONDITIONER and PRIME STYLE EXTENDER are samples I received not that long ago with a Sephora code. I'd been wanting to try Living Proof and the code came at the right time. There were 12 nice size samples in the package. I've been testing it and one packet has lasted me through 3 shampoos and there's probably enough for 2 more. I'm very impressed with Living Proof and now I see what the fuss is all about.
6. AMIKA PERK UP DRY SHAMPOO is something I've actually given away in the past but when I recently got this in an Ipsy bag I realized I needed it. It's going on my winter trip to refresh my hair when I get up too late to wash.
7. CONAIR TRAVEL SIZE DETANGE BRUSH* is my favorite travel companion. Now that I've learned how great wet brushes are I want one on every trip. It's a compact size brush that works great for me after I wash my hair or on dry hair. Love this baby!
8. COVER FX ILLUMINATING PRIMER was a code sample from Sephora. I'd been dying to try it and I'm so glad I had something I wanted to buy when the code was available. This is a terrific, unfragranced, primer that will be perfect under my foundation at night for the parties I'll be at.
9. LORAC BEHIND THE SCENES EYE SHADOW PRIMER is one of my favorite primers so having this travel size from my LORAC Pro eyeshadow palette is wonderful. I know my eyeshadow primers aren't that big but the way I
overpack pack, I need to make space.
10. IT COSMETICS BYE BYE CONCEALER was in a kit I bought from the IT Cosmetics website. I prefer the concealer in Fair but this one in Light is great too. I'm a huge fan of this concealer anyway so having this in my kit was a great bonus.
11. IT COSMETICS HELLO LASHES MASCARA was in the same kit. I've named this my favorite mascara in the past and it's still way up there. It's the perfect size for travel.
12. URBAN DECAY 24/7 GLIDE ON LIP PENCIL in OZONE – another IPSY delight. This clear liner means I don't have to travel with other lip pencils and can still bring my umpteen lip colors without worry.
13. TheBALM NUDE DUDE EYESHADOW in FLIRTY is a beautiful bronze sparkly dude. I get tired of shadows quickly so this will be in my bag just in case I want a change.
14. BIODERMA SENSIBLO H2O MICELLAR WATER is a mini that is now available for $6.95 on the Beautylish website. When I bought my Bioderma Micellar Water my mini was a bonus and I was afraid to use it up. Now I know I can replace it since it's not refillable and I'm doing a happy dance about that.
Since you can only purchase a few of the ones I've shown I've made a Beauty Set picking out
10 11 of my favorites from ULTA's website that I'd recommend for travel too.
*starred items were sent by PR, rest are purchases; IPSY is a referral link


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"A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race."
God, I hate sci-fi. I really, really hate sci-fi. In fact, if I was given the choice between watching another sci-fi movie or listening to the entire Justin Bieber discography, I would choose the latter. And, no, I'm not a Belieber.
What makes sci-fi even worse for me is when it crosses over so blatantly, as "Prometheus" has done, into the horror genre. Yes, I know that this is just an "Alien" prequel of sorts and "Alien" was a "slasher in space", but it still ruffles my fur considerably.
You see, if you are going to do good sci-fi, i.e. science fiction, then it should at least have a resemblance to something which scientifically could exist or happen. Just setting a horror/action movie on an impossibly huge spaceship or alien planet does not make it science fiction. Any intelligence behind the science and the fiction has now gone in that scenario, and the result loses the letters to match. Sci-fi is the shorthand for this dreck.
But, of course, I'm not a science fiction fan anyway. For instance, when I heard that Ray Bradbury passed away last night, I thought, "Yeah, I know the name but I've never read any of his books". RIP Ray Bradbury, by the way, but I only know his work through the TV adaptations and a couple of "Twilight Zone" episodes. What does he have to do with "Prometheus"? Nothing, really, except that I'm probably not the only one who saw echoes of "The Martian Chronicles" in it.
The work of Ridley Scott, however, I am very familiar with. I've watched a good 70% of his movies since 1977. Some I liked and some I really didn't care for at all. To cut a long story short, yes, of course I loved "Alien". There's always an exception to every rule.
Anyway, without further ado, let me tell you what I thought of "Prometheus". Yes, I've seen it already, don't hate me, and don't read any further past the next picture if you don't want any spoilers.
Mixing an unhealthy dollop of Erich von Däniken's "Chariots of the Gods" into the same universe as the "Alien" quadrilogy wasn't a bad idea. I saw that coming eventually. I didn't expect it in a movie from the creator of the franchise, but given the same theme about seeking out your creator from "Blade Runner" (1982), I can now see how that happened. Unlike the creationist backstory of "Prometheus", this was simply evolution.
As a firm believer in a Divine Creator rather than the unproven theories of evolution which schools are still teaching their slack-jawed inmates as if they were scientific fact, I was very pleased to see this subject given some reasonably serious treatment on the silver screen. Ridley Scott wimped out here and there with what could have been a very good debate in favour of a Summer action movie, but it was nicely played and has certainly got the nerds talking. Unfortunately, most of the nerd talk has been about all the homages to Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey", but there's no accounting for taste.
I didn't understand all the wiggly worms in a box thing at the start until much later and then I had to think some more about it. I'm still a little bit puzzled (no pun intended) by how a certain Rubik's Cube turned into a Powerpoint projector. I still can't get my head around how Guy Pearce was made-up as an old man and completely wasted in his role. Some things, however, are best left as mysteries when it comes to Sir Ridley Scott's movies. I'll never understand how the electronics were supposed to function in the Voight-Kampff machine in "Blade Runner" or how the Spinner cars were supposed to fly, but I could take an educated guess about all these things, I suppose.
One thing I'll never understand though, is how a team of space engineers, scientists, and, generally, well-trained, intelligent astronauts, could behave as stupidly as the ones in "Prometheus". Decent acting aside, all the characters were dumber than a box of space rocks. Of course, they were only there to die.
None of them really stood out except as clichéd ciphers for the various tropes and action set pieces. Michael Fassbender was pretty good in his role, but he wasn't really any different to any other android in the "Alien" movies. Charlize Theron's role as Meredith Vickers was somewhat inconsistent, but that can be blamed on the script rather than her performance.
The only character who I did like was Lisbeth Salander. Oh, I mean Elizabeth Shaw, don't I? I always thought she made chocolates. Whatever the case, Noomi Rapace can do no wrong in anything as far as I'm concerned. I don't care if she can't do an English accent, she's a very attractive woman and has been chosen for some exceedingly badass roles. Don't believe she's a badass even after "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"? Just wait until you see, in "Prometheus", how she gives herself a surgical abortion without a moment's hesitation and then goes on to be even more badass without needing any recovery time whatsoever! Even the Chuck Norris memes couldn't equal that.
What increased my enjoyment of "Prometheus" was, of course, all the spectacle. Things were huge, spaceships and aliens were enormous, it was all very cinematic. R-rated deaths, improbable monsters, acid burns, flame throwers, big explosions, blood, gore, and slimy stuff... yeah, this was the stuff I've missed about Summer movies for years. Actually, that's not true, what I missed was having a decent story behind it all. I didn't get that here either really or, rather, I did but it wasn't an original one.
Don't believe the other reviewers who say that "Prometheus" had a weak plot. There was nothing weak about it at all. It's exactly the same story as "Alien" and nobody complains about that movie! Let's look at the similaries: A massive spaceship with its crew in suspended animation goes to a planet full of parasitic aliens, they wake up and unwittingly bring the deadly creatures aboard their own vessel, get infected and killed one by one, while, in the background, a creepy android and a corporation with its own agenda put everyone in even more danger, everything gets blown up, self-sacrifices abound, and only a final girl survives. Everyone can now, please, quit their bitching about the plot!
The nerds and fanboys will still be on every message board moaning about the big, black, spidery-looking aliens with three sets of teeth not being in "Prometheus", but who cares? Really, who cares? There weren't any cats in it either. However, there were wormy things, acid-spitting snakey things, a baby octopussy thing, and a great, big squid with loads of eyes and teeth which looked like something out of H.P. Lovecraft's imagination. I see nothing to complain about there at all.
The effects used in "Prometheus" were, of course, incredible. To me, it was a beautiful looking film although, possibly, a little bit too dark in some places and too clean and bright in others. I don't know all the ins and outs of the technical stuff or how any of that stuff was achieved, but, like everyone else, I can imagine that it cost a lot of time, hard work, and more money than I will ever see.
Did I like "Prometheus". Yes, grudgingly, I suppose I did. Will I buy it when it comes out on DVD? No, I won't. Basically, if you already have the "Alien" quadrilogy, you've seen all this has to offer before but with different characters and actors. If you are a huge fan of the "Alien" franchise then, of course, you'll want this too even if it is only for completeness.
Should you go to the cinema to see "Prometheus"? Yes, definitely. No matter how good your home cinema set-up is, you aren't going to beat seeing this movie as nature intended. "Prometheus" is, quite simply, one of the "must see" theatrical releases of 2012. It's just a pity that it was sci-fi.


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We will use population density grid data to find and visualize areas of the world that have seen dramatic population density change between year 1990 and 2000.
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Coins are valuable historical artefacts that can illuminate the economics and technology, the art and politics, the religion and ceremonies of a people. How a nation chooses to represent itself on its coinage is testimony to what it values and celebrates. Coins provide a way in which states and monarchs can communicate with a mass audience and from the earliest times the symbolic meaning of coins has not been lost on those exercising power.
Throughout the 1000 years or so of the Royal Mint's existence, the English and then the British coinage has remained its principal focus. But overseas work has become increasingly important – from a trickle in the late eighteenth century, it became a steady stream in the nineteenth and then a flood from the 1920s onwards. Today the Royal Mint is the largest exporting mint in the world, supplying around 50 countries in an average year. So it is that the coins produced by the Royal Mint can offer important insights into the history not only of the United Kingdom but also, to a greater or lesser extent, of most other countries in the world.


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Book Blurb
'There's a kind of love that makes you go down on one knee, and there's the kind that brings you down on both. You don't need the latter, because no matter what you do, you cannot make anyone love you back.'
Renu had always craved love and security, and her boring marriage, mundane existence somehow leads her to believe that, maybe, this is what love is all about. Maya, on the other hand, is a successful author who is infamous for her bold, erotic books.
What do these two women have in common? How are their lives intertwined?
Renu's thirst for love and longing takes her on a poignant journey of self-exploration. The answers come to her when she finds the courage to stand up for herself, to fight her inner demons and free herself from the cage of desires . . .
A Cage Of Desires by Shuchi Singh Kalra – My Review
For some reason, Renu does not come across to me as a victim. Instead I admired her from the start for her dedication towards her family (even in the face of unpleasant challenges) and for her poise to find a sink for her pent up emotions by way of writing. Renu turning into an alter-ego in the wee hours of night when at liberty to be herself is not a sign of her weakness. I would rather view it as her strength that keeps her afloat and even swimming through turbulent waters.
That she decided to cheat her husband in the face of a forbidden temptation is a life choice that she made. Why blame the husband alone for infidelity, when it is both Renu and Dev, her husband who fall prey to a well-planned intervention.
As a modern day reader, I am privy to an extra marital affair between a young man in his early thirties and a much older lady. I may not completely approve of it, but I know things like this happen in the world around us. Yet, Renu aka Maya loosing herself so bad over a man who is from the start out of her bounds, is a little perplexing. Yet again, as they say that matters of heart are the most dangerous because they are absolutely unpredictable. Attractions turn adventurous, and adventures then become habits that are difficult to break from. The plot though has left a blind spot on the possibility where if Arjun would have been loyal to her, what would have Renu done then? What future did she foresee for both of them, when she crossed the boundaries of her marriage? I find no answers to these questions, yet completely feel the gasps of a person in love who is drowning by every minute. Author Shuchi Singh Kalra has done a fabulous job of depicting Renu's helplessness on realizing that the bliss that she found in Arjun was a façade.
The entire plot revolves around whether a mother of two teenaged (well one teenager and the other two years short of teens) kids, who is in an unhappy marriage stuck in the web of marital responsibilities has it in her to break free from the conventional, stand up for her cherished secret identity and come out in the open. It clearly took Renu, 'a dead marriage and an affair gone wrong' to take that one life-turning call, from where she has a chance to rise from the ashes.
I was hooked to the plot from the beginning and did not put it down until I had finished it. The filmy twists and turns of the narrative are nothing short of a blockbuster. The language is splendid and is depictive of the fact that Shuchi Singh Kalra has a way with words. The explicit graphical narratives are sure to take you on a passion ride.
'A Cage of Desires' leaves me hopeful and dreamy about love and passion finding way into one's life at any stage of life. Every soul really is a cage of desires; desires that seek love, passion and above all peace and companionship.
P.S. – About the pertinent question raised in the book, about women finding their voice and identity to stand up for themselves, I would like to say that it's just a matter of choice. You gotta lose some to win some. In this big bad selfish world, you really can't have it all.
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by Alanah Joseph | Thu., Feb. 1, 2018 6:04 AM
Love is in the air…but it isn't all roses.
"The astrology of February has the romantic potential to make you to ask, 'Will the gap between what I want and what I have send me on a downward spiral or encourage me vigorously find what my heart desires?'" spiritual advisor Lisa Greenfield told E! News. "Each person has to choose love over fear several times and in different ways over the next few weeks."
Letting go of your fears is not easy, but communicating your wants and needs is the only way to a sustainable relationship, with yourself and others.
"When you pay attention to your own blind spots and triggers, rather than putting your partner in the hot seat, you can survive disappointment," she continued.
It seems counterintuitive to focus on yourself during the romantic month, right? Well, according Lisa, it's only when you feel and look good will you attract everything you desire.
Check out what that means for your horoscope and wardrobe below!
This month has so much going on for you that it's best to slow down. This isn't easy for your racing mind and big heart, but honestly, these big new changes require thoughtfulness so you don't fall back on old habits. Know your values, check in on what's important to your partner and then see what works. When you get creative instead of fearful, you find that all of a sudden new inspiration pops in to put you back on solid ground—sexy, sensuous. Time to adjust because it's too intriguing to ignore…
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Style: Casual Comfort
You need to slow dow and relax, as does your wardrobe. It's time to invest in standout basics, like Kelly Rowland's red T-shirt and denim.
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When you let your guard down, you will receive in abundance, while showing others what a bundle of devotion you are. You can enjoy what's offered even when it doesn't all come from the one you wished it would. Single or partnered you still have one job, take inventory of the good and let it crowd out any negative thoughts. A balanced view is the way the expansion you desire.
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Style: Sheer Layers
It's time to dress with abundance. Adding a sheer maxi skirt like Camila Cabello's to your wardrobe will make any outfit standout.
Tulle Maxi Skirt, $189
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This month, you'll sail into calmer waters and have time for love. In fact, there is a rainbow on the horizon. Single or partnered, you can expect sweet moments, smooth sailing and a full range of color and emotions when you relax a little. Indulge in a massage, sunshine or whatever soothes your mind and keep love as the compass that brings your ship safely into the harbor.
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Style: Elevated Basics
Now that you have a little time to smell the roses, invest in basics like Reese Witherspoon's turtleneck to pair with all of the fun prints in your wardrobe.
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Single or partnered, you need to explore, even with your stubborn commitment to status quo. Be flexible this month, more fluid and when what you want eludes you, swing your gaze around and try an option you may not have considered. Stretch out and discover what's waiting just outside your comfort zone.
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Style: Accessories With a Pop of Color
Trying something bold and new can be hard for the popular Taurus. This month, shop for something bold that you can wear with monochrome looks like Gigi Hadid and her bright pink purse. It will be easy to intertwine with wardrobe, while offering a little excitement to your usual garbs.
Peony Pink Box Bag, $250
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A fountain of creative ideas fills your love life. Your job is to notice what feels best, not to figure out the smartest option. You may find you're flooded with choices, but you don't stop long enough to risk your heart. Sensuality is key, so make sure you are surrounded with beautiful clothes that look good on you. Partnered twins should watch out for temptation. You will regret quick decisions. Single twins should slow down long enough to let those flirting possibilities show you the very best option.
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Style: Floral Prints
Now that you've tapped into your creative side, opt for floral like Heidi Klum. You know the right print when you see it.
Haori Kimono, $548
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My sweet crab, you cannot hide out in work to avoid love this month. Watch your defensive patterns reveal themselves, as they show up early and often. When you put on your brave face, you have a sexy, steamy pay off waiting for you. Whether single or partnered, face your biggest fears and reap yummy rewards. Just be patient with your progress because you do slide in sideways, rather than straight ahead when it comes to love. The reward is such a tempting reason to let your defenses down a bit.
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Style: Shearling-Lined Jackets
While you cannot hide, a warm and soft jacket will wrap you comfort. Priyanka Chopra has the right idea.
This month spotlights your relationships in a big way when the planet of change demands you upgrade. Pull back from big declarations and negotiate a more equitable. If you're single, you'll have fun flirtations to choose from, but be selective. Snack on the new attention, just don't chow down. You'll be glad you chose wisely as the month unfolds
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Style: Confidence-Boosting Dresses
All eyes are on you, so finding a dress that make you feel confident is key. Perhaps something like Jourdan Dunn's pink maxi would do the trick?
You are going to reap rewards this month! Sparks fly and with some smart attention, chemistry and the absence of friction. You are hot and the warmth you put off can spice up your current relationships or draw in a new one. The perfectionist may want to focus on what can improve, but be sure to keep an eye on the scales of justice. It's time to see the good things as well as what can be improved to keep you and a loved one burning brightly together, rather than battling it out.
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Style: Standout Staple Shoes
When it comes to shopping, a pair of shoes that will cause envy and pair well with your existing wardrobe is a must. Kat Graham's black pumps are a good example.
Single Libras, there are big changes headed your way. Your circle may very well bring an impressive new love for you to meet. He or she moves slow, but there's obvious physical chemistry, so let the heat build and keep your impatience in check. Those well-meaning friends will help coach him or her on the way to your heart. Partnered Libras, use your friends for inspiration to add a little spice to your love life. Get their best recommendations for romantic getaways or date nights.
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Style: A-Line Skirts
With a new love adventure on the horizon, you'll need a wardrobe that's subtle in its sultry approach. Catherine Zeta Jones' classic look is a good example.
It's time to let go of old hurts, if you want to enjoy the month of love. Your guarded heart may keep love at arm's length, if you can't see how to coax a better response out of a loved one. Watch out, manipulation will backfire spectacularly during the eclipse season. You simply have to take the risk of being more open, and know you can handle whatever happens. Risks bring rewards that build over time. When you embrace your intense emotions and learn how to carefully share them, you will turn a big corner and find out you really are deliciously lovable when you give yourself and others a chance.
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Style: Oversized Jackets
Elsa Hosk's jacket, which she wears as a dress, is the perfect look for Scorpios this month. It's versatile, but also allows for risk when styled with some creativity.
Checkered Blazer, $149
Wow, you break out in a stunning fashion this month. Your communication inspires a whole new level of relationship reality. Not only that but your fierce commitment to the truth about your own fears encourages those around you to face theirs. Watch for new levels of commitment, first to yourself and then to partners. Don't be surprised if it leads to the promise of a tempting future you can share together. Word of warning, ride the waves of change this year and let change enhance the vision rather than demolish it. Nothing stays simple around you, fabulous Archer.
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Style: Bright Hues
Sagittarius' aren't afraid to be bold. Case in point: Rita Ora in an all-orange ensemble. Take a note from her fashion book and opt to colors that make it more evident how radiant you are this month.
You're getting happy relief from the challenges of the last few weeks. Celebrate, celebrate, celebrate in fine style! Change it up and go play in a new place with new friends. Single Capricorns should say yes just a little more than usual. The risk pays off for you. Play is your focus and it serves to keep you out of fear and perfectionism. You are irresistible this way. Partnered goats, just add a little playtime to the romance department and it gives back more than you counted on. Let your senses lead the way.
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Style: Feminine & Flirty
You're celebrating and your wardrobe should reflect that. Shop for something feminine like Kate Bosworth's lace dress to create a look that make you and everyone around you smile.
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Top trends sighted at Colombia Fashion Week
Aug 03, 2019 | By Sidney Morgan-Petro
Jun 26, 2013
Paris: Tatsuro Horikawa showed a subtle, duo chrome collection defined by well-draped items like pullover tops, cropped trousers and street-punk accessories like fingerless gloves. —Andrew Luecke
Key Items: Short-sleeved zip-front jacket / Bermuda shorts / Color-blocked leggings / Cowl-neck pullover / Cropped trouser / White café racer jacket
Color: Black / White
Materials + Trim: Wool suiting / Leather / Satin / Jersey / Unfinished hems
Print + Pattern: Blurred geometrics
Accessories + Footwear: Pull-on combat boots / Gauntlet bracelets / "Feathered" glasses / Bangles / Scarves / Strap-up hi-tops / Hexagon sunglasses / Open-toed boots / Fingerless gloves
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Prior to joining the firm in October 1987, Barbara Confer Dawes spent a year serving as a law clerk for the Honorable Charles F. Filice, District Judge, City of Lansing. This experience offered her valuable insight into the handling and representation of District Court matters, which has been beneficial to her private practice.
For more than 25 years Barbara has concentrated her practice in the area of family law, including mediation in family law matters. Barbara completed the Family Law Certificate Program offered by the Michigan Institute of Continuing Legal Education and the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan. The program requires not only completion of an extensive selection of courses and seminars in family law, but requires certificate recipients to take additional courses to maintain certification.
Barbara is also a court-approved mediator for domestic relations matters. Since completing the forty hour ICLE training, Barbara has successfully mediated several cases in Genesee and Shiawassee Counties.
Barbara is respected among local family law attorneys for her knowledge of Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs), which are orders for the division of retirement benefits in divorce matters. QDROs are very complex, and Barbara is frequently asked by other family law attorneys to prepare or review QDROs for their cases.
Barbara is very active in the local legal community, having served as Chairperson of the Genesee County Bar Association Family Court Committee for three years. She is currently President of the Shiawassee County Bar Association.


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Emma Watson turns 25!
Just for perspective, Emma Watson was 11 when the first HP movie came out in 2001.
She was 21 when the final HP movie came out in 2011.
It has now been 4 years since then end of the Harry Potter Movie magic.
And Emma Watson is now 25.
(Dear HP fans, do you feel old? I know I do.)
Personally, Emma Watson is kind of my hero. We all know that she's a fantastic actor. And we all know that she never let fame go to her head. But Emma Watson has gone on to prove that she is actually an amazing and empowered woman who wants to make the world better for everyone! YAY!
I mean, if any of you DON'T know about #HeForShe by now..... well, you might want to consider catching up.
Here are some super rad facts about Emma that will make you love her even more than you probably do right now.
-Early on in her role as Hermione, Emma was so determined to rock it that she may.... have also memorized Harry and Ron's lines. You can see her mouthing along with them in this (adorable but awkward) clip on youtube.
-Emma is a certified Yoga instructor. CAN YOU EVEN IMAGINE.
-She journals every night.
-Both of her parents are lawyers. Which is probably why she is SO dang smart. You need a good brain on your head to get out of doing the dishes with two lawyers in the house. Not that she would really try and do that.
-She has a degree in English Literature.
-She named her pet cats Bubbles and Domino.
-Emma once missed an Oscars after-party because she fell asleep in her hotel room. When she woke up she decided to just order a pizza. No, this was not when she was 11. This was in 2014.
She's super the best, right? Happy Birthday, Emma! We're so glad you're you!


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Amusing this particular intersection of history where the living instruments of the law (cops, detectives, Special Forces, Army MPs) meet the live ones (text messaging, Live search, cell phones, Google…). What results is something Lacan called the 'missed encounter' — in other words, the subject is there, but somehow misses it, the thing, the point, the sense of it. So Harry Bosch meets the cell phone. And Jack Reacher meets the CD.
What also results is a humility, a vulnerability, a wry deference to the inscrutability of the new, the next, the insensible. Harry Bosch, stubborn, bullish, deductively logical, steps aside to let his farty new partner decode the victim's cellphone. Jack Reacher manipulates the entire series of rational numbers in his head, but doesn't own a cell phone.
Jack and Harry are both post-retirees. Jack flashes back to Heidelberg and Seoul; Harry to Vietnam. Neither are married, neither trust women, or men, for that matter.
Harry Bosch listens to Jazz saxophone and indeed so do we: Overlook features the original instrumentals of …. Jimi Hendrix' second album, sixth track contains a secret message with the name of a DIA secret weapon. (Yes, this is a test. What song?)
P.S. The Coca-Cola Plastic Bottle Silencer in Connelly doesn't work according to Childs. Not even if you use an Evian bottle.


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The number one reason most Olympic hopefuls quit training is lack of support. It's true. The pocket book empties long before the desire dissipates. The US Athletic Trust can contribute greatly to the depth and success of the US Olympic Team by providing athletes with a viable source of support.
Adam Nelson
Dartmouth '97, Shot Put, 2000 Olympic Silver Medalist, 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist, USAT Leaders Program
Valuable data about my fitness and my general health can come at a great financial expense and can be one of the first things an athlete goes without when pinching pennies. US Athletic Trust has covered this for me, making the decision to get the information I need a much easier one. And aside from assisting individual athletes, the US Athletic Trust has also helped the NJ*NY Track Club systemically through donations which assist with training, coaching, race travel and rent.
Donn Cabral
Princeton '12, Steeplechase, 2012 Olympian, NCAA Champion & Collegiate Record Holder
In a world where support for athletes after they leave college is minimal, the US Athletic Trust allowed me to focus all of my time and energy on excelling in the javelin. The result was a spot on Team USA at the London Games. The Trust was an integral factor in my success. I cannot thank them enough. I look forward to the day I am in a position to give back to the institution that helped me when I needed it most.
Craig Kinsley
Brown '2011, Javelin, 2012 US Olympian
Soon I may have to decide if I am going to continue to play the sport I love. Unfortunately for me, it is becoming a financial game. My job is great because… they give me the freedom to leave for hockey camps and tournaments without hesitation. But the money is just not enough for me to live and continue to play hockey. The U.S. Athletic Trust has been great for me. They have given me the opportunity not to have to worry quite as much about these things.
Katie King
Brown '97, Ice Hockey, 1998, 2002 US Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist
Like so many who try to be the best in the world at something, I sacrifice. I trade a normal life for one with huge possibilities, but also uncertainty and financial insecurity. I work whenever I can, but I still rely on my parents' support to get by… I am thankful for the support the Trust has already provided me. I hope that the U.S. Athletic Trust can continue to help me on my journey to the 2006 Games in Torino.
Scott Macartney
Dartmouth '03 ('01), Alpine Skiing, 2002 US Olympic Team
As an athlete who has just recently come out of retirement, I receive funding from neither the USOC nor USA Judo… However, I have a financial responsibility to my wife and three kids first. Funding from the U.S. Athletic Trust and my own personal fundraising efforts will be crucial to achieving my goals while still meeting my family obligations.
Jimmy Pedro
Brown '94, Judo,1996 US Olympic Bronze Medalist
Although I still have to work, the U.S. Athletic Trust gives me the freedom to choose a job that will work the best with my training instead of having to choose one that pays the most. Having the organization behind me gives me confidence to know that I am not alone in the pursuit of my dream.
Lauren Simmons
Princeton '02, Athletics-800m, 11th in the US
The work of the U.S. Athletic Trust keeps my Olympic pursuit alive in more ways than one… Apart from the financial encouragement, the people in the U.S. Athletic Trust motivate me with their own hard work: league-mates in other sports waging their own battles against competitors, federations and expenses; and Augie's and Jody's relentless work in making this program a model of responsibility and success.
John Kelly
Princeton '99, Cycling, US Nationals Silver Medalist 4000m pursuit
The U.S. Athletic Trust's financial support has provided me with an opportunity to train at a level necessary to become an Olympic champion. It has replaced my month-to-month worry of meeting rent with financial stability and direct focus upon my training. And it is my hope that with the continued support of the U.S. Athletic Trust, one day I will be rowing away from the awards dock with an Olympic gold medal draped around my neck.
Luke McGee
Brown '01, Rowing, 1999 Under-23 World Champion
The financial support provided by the U.S. Athletic Trust goes a long way. Realizing the goal of making an Olympic team is something that requires not only hard work, dedication, and desire, but an incredible amount of focus and a substantial financial commitment. Without financial support… much valuable time and energy is lost to the effort of making ends meet.
Alexander Ghanotakis
Dartmouth '97, Discus, 5th in Greece
"Funding from the U.S. Athletic Trust has given me the confidence to not only train up to my potential, but has also given me the flexibility to make job choices that enhance my life outside of rowing, and eventually my life after rowing."
Portia Johnson
Brown '01, 2001 U-23 World Championships Silver Medalist
If I had to sum up the way I feel about fencing, I would simply state, "It's my passion." It's my dream to medal at the Olympics. Unfortunately… costs are more than I can afford. My national governing body offers its athletes a few thousand dollars a year at most, and finding corporate sponsorship is not an option because fencing is not a spectator sport. Assistance from the U.S. Athletic Trust would give me the funds I need to train, compete and, eventually, take home a medal from the Olympics.
Maya Lawrence
Princeton '02, Fencing-Epee, 11th in the US
I have lived the past five years of my life literally from month to month. I have moved across the country three times, and flown all around the U.S. and the world for training and racing, mainly at my own expense. I wouldn't give it up for the world, but some months, with rent, enormous student loans and travel expenses, it can be overwhelming. Help from the U.S. Athletic Trust would give me a financial peace of mind that I have yet to experience in my rowing career. It is as simple as that.
Stacey Borgman
Columbia '98, Rowing, 2000 & 2001 World Silver Medalist
Being funded by the U.S. Athletic Trust will allow me to train to my fullest potential without having to worry about sacrificing speed in the boat in order to pay my bills. The other programs that are offered, such as the post-sports career mentoring, allow me to begin preparing for life after rowing. The U.S. Athletic Trust gives athletes the best opportunity to excel in athletics right now, while keeping an eye toward life after our sports careers.
J. Sloan DuRoss
Brown '99, 2003 1st Place-Northwest Indoor Rowing Championships
I have rowed around the world… and can easily say that Princeton is the best all-around facility for rowing. However, rowing in Princeton means that you must pay the rent in Princeton, which gets pretty pricey. The U.S. Athletic Trust would help me to remain training here in the best area in the world. Speed comes from having to worry about blade technique, not if you will have enough for the utilities that month.
Gabriel Winkler
2000 Non-Olympic World LW 8 Champion
Medaling in Athens requires preparation that excludes the possibility of anything other than a unidimensional focus; working while training, in order to make ends meet, results in decreased performance. I have learned that adequate recovery is just as important as on the water sessions, and trying to work instead of resting and preparing for the next training session undermines the efforts we make when we are at the boathouse. In other countries, rowers are paid as if they are professional athletes. The result is that they row for longer as it is sustainable. They have more repeat Olympians, and bring home more medals. In the US, it is still an amateur sport, but organizations like the U.S. Athletic Trust can give us the best of both worlds.
Rachel Anderson
Gold Medalist, 1999 World Championships
Princeton, New Jersey is one of the best places to train for the Olympics in the United States. Not only do wehave great facilities, but we have a beautiful course to row on as well. Unfortunately… the cost of living in this college town is fairly steep. Currently, with two practices a day, I am only able to work six hours per day… As a result, monthly bills… are difficult to pay. Any contribution from the U.S. Athletic Trust would definitely help ease the financial burden… as I realize my Olympic dream.
Patrick Todd
Harvard '02, 2001 National Champion, Collegiate Lightweight Eight
Financial aid would allow me to focus more on my rowing and less about supporting myself. Having to work less would give me more time to train effectively. Financial assistance would also give me the opportunity to enroll in courses so that I can exercise my mind and plan for future career aspirations.
Kristin Goodrich
Cornell '98, 2002 US Rowing National Team Selection Regatta I, 1st Place
Many other countries' athletes are fully funded by their governments. Some even receive generous salaries on top of their funding. It encourages their best athletes to campaign for the Olympics. [My partner] and I spend almost as much time fundraising as we do training. Many top sailors in America choose not to try for the Olympics because they would not be able to support themselves. Take this hurdle away, and more of America's best athletes would campaign to represent their country in the Olympics. In reality, this leaves America a little bit behind. It's disheartening to compete in an international regatta and not listen to the American National Anthem during the awards ceremony. Funds from the U.S. Athletic Trust could help change that.
Jen Morgan
Dartmouth '02, Sailing, 2002 470 Class National Champion


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what we all really want
i'm just gonna say it. i'm just gonna lay it out on the line right now online on my blog for all of you to read and agree with. and ya know why i'm gonna say it? BECAUSE NO ONE ELSE WILL. we're all thinking it. we all want it. it's what we all secretly desire and yearn for. no one can deny that fact. it's what we think about every single second of every single day. it consumes us just like consume it.
Posted on 9/3/2012
we all want to just let go. i'm talking fucking sit on our couch or, better yet, in the corner of our apartment and eat. eat so much until we become so obese, we have three new diseases, can barely walk and our breathing is just a low, creepy wheeze. i want to post up with a fucking bucket of KFC, a burrito from chipotle, a bag of egg mcmuffins, a personalized pizza from papa john's, and A MOTHER FUCKING SHOPPING CART FULL OF BAGELS (A SHOPPING CART) and just eat it all. it may take a week, it may take a few days, but i will finish all that goddamn food and i will be SO HAPPY afterwards. no shame, no regrets.
who actually WANTS to work out? who really wakes up every morning (besides olympian athletes or like lance armstrong) and is like "i cannot WAIT to use every ounce of energy i have in my body to run, walk, ellitipcal, lift weights, do jump squats, dead lifts and crunches until i'm super sore and food sounds horrible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"??? when does sweating and making distorted, painful facial expressions ever sound better than sitting on your couch, in sweats, and eating a pizza and drinking a lone star? that commercial that kept running during the olympics the last two weeks wherein athletes were all like "i haven't ordered dessert in two years," "i haven't watched TV since last summer." yeah? that's cool – as i sit here with my bowl of ice cream WATCHING YOUR COMMERCIAL ON TV.
really. think about it. when do you ever feel THAT happy? after an orgasm? okay, i'll accept that answer. when your dog clearly loves you more than anything else in the world and you realize you've finally achieved that level of unconditional love? yes. agreed. but what's THE HAPPIEST feeling ever? finishing an incredible meal of food and being so satisified and so perfectly full and knowing the money you're about to drop on the bill was well worth-it and not for some chevron-patterned sweater that will most likely be "so last season" by next week. that's why i spend more money on food than i do on clothes (it's the truth).
i want to let go and i know you do, too. i wanna gain 20 pounds and OWN IT. i want to still be considered sexy as hell with big ass fat rolls just bouncing around everywhere and i want my double chin to be considered a statement piece. i want guys to talk sexually about my thick ass thighs covered in cellulite and daydream about feeding me salsa and chips. when did we stray away from the raw sexuality that WAS bigger renaissance women?
look at that tummy! so soft, so vibrant, so…. sexy? no? but there's a dog on the bed, too? FINE.
we all secretly (or notso secretly) want to let go. humans have a lot of upkeep. and lucky for guys, you can be a fatass and probably end up with a hot chick. do you even KNOW what we have to do in order to look good? the hours of shaving, waxing, dressing, face painting, working out, killing ourselves internally over that cookie we had at lunch… it's enough to drive somene over the edge.
all right. i'm done here. i'm gonna go eat a salad and cry.
good day,
- emma
Emma is ridiculously outstanding and will be writing regularly for the site going forward. This post was originally featured on her amazing fantastic blog, Emma's Things, which you would be a crazy person not to check out and/or read in its entirety.
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There is no one way to do science outreach. Depending on the intended audience, the location, and the personality and interests of the organizers, outreach can come in a staggering number of varieties. The ASBMB has been involved with several different outreach events this past month that cover a wide range of formats. All this week, check out the Cellular Culture blog for recaps from these different activities:
- Wikipedia edit-a-thon (Tuesday)
- Meet the BioArtists (Wednesday)
- USA Science & Engineering Festival (Thursday)
- Broader Impacts Summit (Friday)


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Between 383-410 AD, Roman forces pulled-out of Britannia, the Roman Province we know as Britain. Rome's departure subjected Britain to foreign raiders and invaders.
This map depicts the dates of Rome's withdrawal from Britain (and the impact Rome's abandonment had on its former province). It is based on a map from 1900, together with other information provided by the image-creator (known as "Notuncurious"):
Based on Jones & Mattingly's Atlas of Roman Britain (ISBN 978-1-84217-06700, 1990, reprinted 2007); Mattingly's Imperial Possession ( ISBN 978-0-140-14822-0, 2006); Higham's Rome, Britain, and the Anglo-Saxons (ISBN 1-85264-022-7, 1992); Frere's Britannia (ISBN 0-7102-1215-1, 1987); and Snyder's An Age of Tyrants (ISBN 978-0-631-22260-6) — the sources are cited in the image legend — Locations of towns (fortified and unfortified) are given on p. 156, with tribal civitates and coloniae specified on p. 154, of Atlas of Roman Britain. Specification of the Romanized regions of Britain are also from the Atlas, p. 151.
The "Departure Dates" are found in the cited sources, and are generally known. The Pictish, Saxon, and Scoti raids are found in the cited sources, as is the date of the Irish settlements in Wales. Frere suggests (p. 355) that it was the Irish who sacked Wroxeter c. 383.
The locations of the Irish settlements are from the locations of inscription stones given in File:Britain.Deisi.Laigin.jpg as of 2010-10-11, which cites its sources of information.
The image is online, via Wikimedia Commons, with the following License: CC BY-SA 3.0.
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Image principally based on a map, from 1900, included in Jones & Mattingly's "Atlas of Roman Britain." Online via Wikimedia Commons.
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IBM SmartCloud Monitoring vNext Beta Milestone 1 drivers are available for download
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As part of the IBM SmartCloud Monitoring Open Beta Program, IBM is pleased to announce the first Beta Milestone of code is now available for download. If you haven't tried it out yet you are invited to download the code and tell us how well this new release of SCM meets your business needs. You can download the code here.


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Anyway, I got to thinking about some of the vampire movies that I absolutely love, and one of my favorites is Love At First Bite! Have you all seen this? This 1979 movie stars George Hamilton as Count Dracula, who moves to New York to find his bride, and he falls in love with Cindy, played by Susan Saint James. This movie is flipping hilarious! It's worth watching just to see Arte Johnson play Renfield. I love this movie! It is a great laugh, and this is the perfect time of the year to cuddle in and watch it. Here are a few great lines from the movie:
Dr. Rosenberg: "You know what Freud said: if you don't pay for it, you don't get better."
Dracula: "Without me, Transylvania will be as exciting as Bucharest... on a Monday night."
Dracula: "Ah, Cindy Sondheim, you should have lived in an earlier age. Things were simpler, less complicated. Do you know how many women had nervous breakdowns in the fourteenth century? Two."
What are some of your favorite vampire shows or movies? Many people have directed me to the HBO show . . . is it Torchwood? I still want to watch that. And I know Twilight is really big. I bought the book, but I haven't read it yet, and I know there is a movie coming out soon. I have so much to catch up on!!
Have a great Manic Monday! And if you don't, you can just Bite me!


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Quebec is an extraordinary hidden gem in North America's back yard. With a rich history, beautiful sites, amazing food, and kind Canadians, Quebec is an excellent destination for your next travel adventure.
I have always wanted to visit Canada due to its convenient distance and unique culture, so I decided Quebec City would be the perfect place to start. Quebec is one of the oldest cities in North America, founded in 1608. It's influenced strongly by the French, British, Irish and American cultures. My time there took me back to old European streets, where I barely understood the language but everything felt sprinkled with a little magic. I'm going to share the top places to see and to eat, and tips to making the most of your first adventure in Quebec.
- Only 8 miles outside of Quebec City lies gorgeous waterfalls 274 feet tall – that's 100 feet taller than Niagara falls. Montmorency Falls, though smaller in width than Niagara, are just as breath taking and humbling. There are two options to get to the top, the first of which is to pay for a short cable car to the top. From there, you can walk across the suspension bridge and explore the parks located at the top. The second is to get your steps in for the day and climb the 400+ steps to the top. One thing I wish I would have known upon arriving to the falls is that at the top, one can zip-line across the falls. My time was unfortunately cut short so I was unable to do so, but I suggest taking advantage of the very affordable zip line – especially if you are a thrill seeker. Simply take the cable car to the top to purchase your ticket and get your equipment, and then take in the amazing view overlooking both the falls and the surrounding countryside.
- To get to the falls we took a gorgeous country side tour which you can purchase here.
- Chateau du Frontenac is the most pictured hotel in the world – I repeat the world! This is a must see. Enjoy strolling the boardwalk and see some beautiful views overlooking the Saint Laurence river as well as the Chateau. You can also go into the hotel and explore a bit or grab a bite to eat at one of their restaurants/bars.
- The Fort Saint-Jean surrounds the whole city of Old Quebec and is a beautiful place to overlook the city and watch a gorgeous sunset.
- Saint Laurence River alone is breath taking. You can walk around the river-side or choose to take a ferry across to Levis for only $4. I was lucky enough to be there in August where every Wednesday and Saturday they host a free circus and later fireworks show on the river. It was a spectacular ending to our spectacular trip!
Places to Eat
- There are countless restaurants, bistros, and pubs in Quebec, but not all of them are worth the price. To find the best restaurants and truly get a taste of the city, I suggest taking a food tour. The Old Quebec food tour took us to delicious restaurants, bakeries, and more. Our host, Florence, loved sharing the history of Quebec as we walked from restaurant to restaurant. I later went back to many of the spots we visited during the tour for full meals. The Food tour was by far one of the best parts of our visit to Quebec!
- Here's where you can sign up for a food tour.
- The Chic Shack is a locally sourced restaurant right across from the Chateau with delicious and filling eats. Their poutine was one of my favorites that I tried in Canada, and it is a must-try when visiting the country.
- If you are a drinker like myself, you need to check out Batinse. Batinse is an adorable restaurant with beautiful and quirky interior décor. They have a well-designed cocktail menu with delicious drinks, my favorite being their Grosse Rita. It's basically a raspberry margarita in a huge cocktail glass. It could get three or more people feeling a good type of way!
- Other places that stood out to me in the city were Pub de L'oncle Antoine, Boulay, and Be-Club Bistro.
Tips for Quebec
- When visiting Quebec, be prepared for everyone to be speaking French. Before going to Quebec, I knew it was strongly influenced by the French, but did not expect that there would be English non-speakers. However, don't be frightened – most people do speak English quite well. I suggest brushing up on a few key phrases such as "Parlez vous anglais?" which means "Do you speak English?".
- Uber does work within the city of Quebec and is very useful for getting around! However, it may not work if you're further out, so make sure to figure out how you'll be getting around, whether it be public transportation or renting a car.
- In the city, they typically accept American cash, but I still suggest converting your money to save some. Often times, vendors will want the same amount without converting the price.
- Make sure you pack some comfortable shoes because you will be doing quite a bit of uphill walking.
- My packing go-tos on the trip were: my new grey Adidas with cloadfoam, perfect for walking around the city each day; a jean jacket for the chilly nights; and my leather clutch, containing my passport, money, lip balm and more!
I hope you've added Quebec to your travel bucket list now. If you decide to visit, I would love to hear how your time is there, or if you have any comments or questions!


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Jimmy Choo is a 21st century luxury accessories brand, with shoes at its heart, offering an empowered sense of glamour and a playfully daring spirit.
The brand traces its roots to a bespoke shoemaker named Jimmy Choo, based in the East End of London in the early 1990s, who catered to the global jet set, including Princess Diana. The Jimmy Choo company was founded in 1996, with Mr Choo's niece, Sandra Choi, who had been heading up design in the East End atelier, coming on board as Creative Director, a position she holds to this day. Mr Choo departed the company in 2001.
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Monday, May 06, 2013
How America Burned While Feinstein Fiddled
6 comments:
- hiswiserangel said...
The only use the Left has for the West, Texas disaster is to rake Texas over the coals for having less regulation and more freedom. The dispicable cartoons in the Sacramento Bee the day of the West memorials indicates their only interest in those deaths. But like the Boston bombing, it's exploitation for power.
- May 6, 2013 at 8:04 AM
- wbhickok said...
If the Marxists media cared about women children, and murdered people, they would at least cover some of Dr. Gosnell's house of murder in Phillie...
Dr. Gosnell was doing over thousand late term abortions a month. In some cases snapping the neck of the born alive children...
the marxists media didn't touch it...
- May 6, 2013 at 8:29 AM
I followed the link and read the article -- Barry Snell NAILED it! Of course, the anti-gun "people" would never take the time to read the article and consider the points that Mr. Snell makes; what a shame.
I don't know who said it, but I remember this one-liner:
"You can lead a liberal to the truth, but you can't make him think."
Tom Stockton
- May 6, 2013 at 9:04 AM
Last two paragraphs are must read.
- May 6, 2013 at 10:20 AM
- Ogrrre said...
You must understand our "impartial" press. To them, Texas is full of redneck conservatives who voted for Bush, then for McCain then for Romney. The people who live in Texas are, therefore, evil and stupid, and not worth the press' notice. Boston, on the other hand, is full of people who voted for Obama, and who think like the presstitutes think, and therefore are very important. So, Texas, conservative, beneath notice; Boston commielib, worth 24/7 coverage when anything bad happens.
- May 6, 2013 at 11:56 AM
- CharlieDelta said...
Holy shit that was a great read! Well done. My hat is off and my glass is raised to one man's words that speak for millions.
- May 7, 2013 at 6:05 PM


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Two Secret Service supervisors on President Barack Obama's protective detail are under investigation for alleged misconduct, a federal law enforcement source with knowledge of the internal Secret Service investigation told CNN's John King.
The details were first reported in The Washington Post Wednesday night.
The investigation began after an incident at the posh Hay-Adams hotel near the White House in May. As first reported by the Post, the agent allegedly removed ammunition and left a bullet in the room of a female guest, who he had met in the hotel bar.
The agent tried to regain entry to the room when he realized the bullet was left behind, the Post said. Hotel staff notified the White House after he identified himself as a Secret Service agent and demanded to be let in to the room.
The investigation led to a routine search of his agency-issued BlackBerry, the Post reported.
The source confirmed the supervisor and a second supervisor were discovered to have left sexually suggestive e-mails to a female Secret Service employee.
The Post said the first supervisor was removed from his position, and the second supervisor has been reassigned.
While the paper named the two supervisors involved, CNN is not yet identifying them.
The investigation follows the Secret Service scandal in April 2012, involving prostitution and drinking before a presidential trip to Cartagena, Colombia. A review promoted new rules of conduct for Secret Service employees in the wake of the incident.