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Anybody interested in the work of Martine Feipel & Jean Bechameil soon realises that the notion of space is central to it. The observer is presented with a single idea: the obvious necessity of finding a "NEW" type of space. They believe space is in crisis today. The space we think of as living space is simultaneously a space for action, orientation and communication and since we live in a period of change, past models no longer work. To remodel a civilization one must modify the "everyday" first, which will lead to completely remodeling the world. That is the message of this art.
Iraq's experimental contemporary artists have never had a chance to present their work for an Iraq Pavilion at the Venice Biennale; the first and last major appearance in 1976 outlined only some of their "modern" artists. The Iraq Pavilion for 2011 will indeed show the world an exciting professionally-curated selection of 6 Iraqi artists from two generations, including various artistic media (painting, performance, video, photography, sculpture & installation). www.pavilionofiraq.org
The artist Tabaimo is one of the country's leading young artists. She first received critical acclaim for her multimedia installation Japanese Kitchen (1999), which combined surreal, hand-drawn animations with architectural elements in an unblinking examination of contemporary Japanese society. In Venice, "TABAIMO: teleco-soup" will continue that trajectory. In Japanese the exhibition title, "teleco-soup," connotes the idea of an "inverted" soup, inverting the relations between water and sky, fluid and container, self and world. Coined by the artist, this phrase examines Japan's identity as an isolated island state and the traditional facets of their society, now having to function in an age of globalization.
Eastern European contemporary art has for twenty years had an awkward transition into democracy with artists fighting against a culture left over from the communist era of controlled and suppressed thinking. One part of this pavilion focuses on the essential role played by the work of Ion Grigorescu (born in 1945), an iconic figure of avant-garde thinking in Romania. Grigorescu was a forerunner in his country for conceptual and performance art - using the human body as his artistic medium.
LEAP is a story based on the ideas of the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche about man's struggle to surpass himself, the possibility to grow beyond himself, to leap beyond the limits of reality he himself creates. It can also be understood as a metaphor of the current conditions in Macedonia and the world.
Christian Boltanski, a leading figure in the international art scene, is representing France at the Biennial; for the French pavilion, he is featuring an installation entitled "Chance." It deals with good luck, bad luck and chance - forces that fascinate us and rewrite our lives.
The Venice Biennale
June 4 - Nov. 27th
In the last issue I featured the artists selected for the US Pavilion at the 2011 Venice Biennale and in this issue I want to share some of the other art available at this 54th "Worlds Fair of Art" in Venice, Italy. The selection of Pavilions written up here was randomly determined by the venues who sent me press releases for their exhibition. There are over 70 National Pavilions at this year's Biannale and I look forward to checking them all out over the next several months. If I find something extraordinary, I will share that art with you by end of the summer.
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The Luxembourg Pavilion with the exhibition Le Cercle Fermé: at Ca' del Duca, 3052 Corte Del Duca Sforza, Venice.
Martine Feipel & Jean Bechameil,
"Le Cercle Fermé," exhibition view.
Anybody interested in the work of Martine Feipel & Jean Bechameil soon realises that the notion of space is central to it. The observer is presented with a single idea: the obvious necessity of finding a "NEW" type of space. They believe space is in crisis today. The space we think of as living space is simultaneously a space for action, orientation and communication and since we live in a period of change, past models no longer work. To remodel a civilization one must modify the "everyday" first, which will lead to completely remodeling the world. That is the message of this art.
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Bevilacqua La Masa Foundation St. Mark's Square Gallery, Piazza San Marco 71/c, Venice
Jompet Kuswidananto, Cortege of the Third Realm, 2010.
A sound & video Installation of 24 human sized objects creating a marching band.
Courtesy of the artist and Akili Art Museum.
The Bevilacqua La Masa Foundation and Arthub Asia proudly present "Xijing" (pronounced Zhee-zhing) the first institutional exhibition dedicated to the work of the Xijing Men, a unique collaborative team composed of artists Chen Shaoxiong (China), Tsuyoshi Ozawa (Japan) and Gimhongsok (South Korea). Xijing—the capital of the West—exists upon a fictive geopolitical axis created in correspondence to the real cities of Beijing (capital of the North), Nanjing (capital of the South) and Dongjing/Tokyo (capital of the East). Developed over the course of the past five years and displayed here at the foundation's venue in Piazza San Marco, the show is a quixotic journey through the creative world of Xijing – a city of encounters, locations and narratives awakened by the above named team. Xijing is revealed through their art, made up of a variety of media and formats.
As a construct of fiction, Xijing is conceived to make the process of 'situating' Xijing a participatory and productively instable experience. All of the "Guides to Xijing" created so far: (Do you know Xijing?, Welcome to Xijing, This is Xijing and I Love Xijing) are performances captured on video. Alternating between dark humor and existential eccentricity, the scripts are devised to show Xijing as the other side of all things human. These video-based works and a sound installation will show off the Xijing Men's unique creativity. Commissioned by Arthub Asia and curated by the Beijing-based Beatrice Leanza. This exhibition starts a program of residencies by Bevilacqua La Masa centered on Asian artists and inspired by the ancient link between Venice and the East.
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The Pavilion of Turkey is organized by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts.
"Plan B"
Ayşe Erkmen's sculptural installation draws on the complex relationship Venice has with water. Her project takes as a point of departure that 'Plan A' has already failed. 'Plan B' transforms a room inside the Arsenale into a complex water purification plant where machines perform as sculptures, placing the audience inside the filtration process - which eventually provides clean, drinkable water back to the canal.
Each component of the filtration unit has been separated out, humorously disseminating the machinery throughout the room then reconnecting the elements with extended pipes. The artist choreographs the elegant industrial forms to draw attention to the process of transformation, at the end of which, the purified water is returned to the canal: a courageous, but futile, gesture against the overwhelming odds of creating a fresh water canal out of one fed by the Mediterranean Sea and connected to the Atlantic Ocean. While a reference to the potentiality of change, the work is simultaneously a critique of unrealistic and unsustainable solutions created to solve complex problems.
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The Pavilion of Iraq. Gervasuti Foundation Fondamenta S. Ana (Via Garibaldi) Castello 995 Venezia (vaporetto Arsenale or Giardini)
|Azad Nanakeli - "au" 2011
Iraq's experimental contemporary artists have never had a chance to present their work for an Iraq Pavilion at the Venice Biennale; the first and last major appearance in 1976 outlined only some of their "modern" artists. The Iraq Pavilion for 2011 will indeed show the world an exciting professionally-curated selection of 6 Iraqi artists from two generations, including various artistic media (painting, performance, video, photography, sculpture & installation). www.pavilionofiraq.org
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The Spanish Pavilion
The work L'Inadeguato, Lo Inadecuado, The Inadequate by the artist Dora García will be a single piece, an ensemble performance and will evolve constantly throughout the six months of the Biennale, involving nearly seventy participants. The performances will be accompanied by a book and a "Guide to the Performance" and will make use of Spanish objects and documents. The artist aims to replace an exhibition with an occupation, an artist's show with a theatre and a pavilion with the essence of Spain and its history.
The concept of inadequacy she explains through words by Erving Goffman in 'Encounters' (1961): "to be awkward or unkempt, to talk or move wrongly is to be a dangerous giant, a destroyer of worlds. As every psychotic and comic ought to know, an accurately improper move can poke through the thin sleeve of immediate reality." The title came to García based on the feeling of inadequacy she felt when given the "news" of her role in the 2011 Biennale's world stage.
"The Inadequate" is a work of joint authorship involving a group of artists, art critics and writers, with artist Dora García as the initiator and host.
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The Japan Pavilion www.jpf.go.jp
Tabaimo "teleco-soup" (still) 2011. Video installation, 5'27' loop.
© Tabaimo / Courtesy of Gallery Koyanagi and James Cohan Gallery.
The structure of this exhibition further references a proverb attributed to the Chinese philosopher Zhuangzi, "A frog in a well cannot conceive of the ocean," and a Japanese addendum, "But it knows the height of the sky." Through the use of a multi-channel animation / projection and mirrored panels, Tabaimo transforms the interior of the Japan Pavilion into a well, open to the sky.
The succession of images will lead to a recognition of the unimaginable breadth of a well—ie: contemporary Japan—and through the installation's anti-gravitational orientation, will connect to an infinite depth / height in a world with the sky below, visible through an aperture in the floor at the Pavilion's center. Extending beyond the confines of the Pavilion, the installation will destabilize relations between up and down, interior and exterior, broad perspectives and narrow perspectives, and immerse the visitors into an experience which asks them to question, "Is the world of a frog, living in a well, really so small?"
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The Pavilion of The Republic of Latvia Cannaregio 4118, Palazzo Albrizzi
The Latvian exhibition showcases artist KRISTAPS ĢELZIS, one of the most unique and brilliant personalities in Latvian contemporary art. The title "ARTIFICIAL PEACE (Contemporary Landscape)" strides the borderline between monumental painting and conceptualism while belonging to both. The works are in watercolour technique, using luminescent water-based acrylic paints.
The interaction between colour, light, imagination, and emotion forms the underlying concept. The large format watercolour series "Contemporary Landscape" is the core of the exhibit. These paintings reveal the story of our very personal relationship to our world. The huge pulsating fields of colour represent the striking daily transitions of the artist's emotions, whose further evolution is up to the viewer. Silhouettes of the visitors will interact with the paintings and become a part of the artwork. In the context of "Artificial Peace" light plays a particular role: fluorescent blue lights help to add an endless depth to the layers of the painting, allowing the viewer's gaze to penetrate into deep space. This blue light becomes a kind of emotional binding between the visitor and the artwork while revealing "painted space".
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The Romanian Pavilion Giardini di Castello
Left: Lucia Tkáčová and Anetta Mona Chisa, 2010. Photo: A.M. Chisa.
Right: Ion Grigorescu "Selfportrait as Tuthankamon", 1975 Photo: I. Grigorescu.
Courtesy JGM Gallery Paris & the Van Sluijs collection Amsterdam.
The art of the younger artists, Anetta Mona Chişa and Lucia Tkáčová, starts with historical references, but sees new meanings - forging liaisons between generations and posing critical and ethical questions for fellow Romanians. The two artists have been working together since 2000 and their art brings with it a global consciousness, a sense of questioning, and an open eyed curiosity about exploring their roots. The work deals with the complex eastern European mindset in regards to relationships between the individual and the collective, the differences between the older generation and the younger generation and what it means to be young and free in Romania, today.
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The Pavilion of the Republic of Macedonia
|"Zarko Baseski in his workshop."
Photo by Tristan JEANNE-VALES.
The installation consists of three complex, hyper-realistic and larger than life size sculptures of the same man in three situations. The connection between the sculptures—a man carrying himself, a man leaping over himself and a man rising above himself—is man's eternal strife to transcend himself. The author of these sculptures is Žarko Bašeski.
Bašeski is a sculptor whose monumental bronze such as "Alexander the Great" and "The Horseman" decorate Macedonian civic centers.
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The French Pavilion
|Christian Boltanski, "Chance," 2011. Photo © Didier Plowy
"Chance" marks an important stage in the evolution of Christian Boltanski's work. Unlike the rest of his work, which is dominated by disappearance and death, here he opens himself up to a broader examination of fate. The unfolding of life and the rhythm of births and deaths raise the question of the universal and the individual in a new form, of what distinguishes one being from another. Far from being grim, the ambiance here is welcoming. Even though the brutality of an industrial and mechanical installation serves to thwart the building's Neoclassical harmony, filtered light shines down and illumines the pictures of newborns. Periodically, one of them will be chosen, and although nothing distinguishes him from the other babies in appearance, he may yet be the one whose power and fame leave a mark on history.
His experience in theatre opened up a unique path for this artist. Even without a stage, Christian Boltanski knows how to make his exhibits theatrical and ow to get the audience intimately involved.
NOTE: A game drawn on this work is being featured on the Internet for the entire duration of the Biennial. You can try your luck and receive a gift from the artist. To play: www.boltanski-chance.com
NOTE: A game drawn on this work is being featured on the Internet for the entire duration of the Biennial. You can try your luck and receive a gift from the artist. To play: www.boltanski-chance.com
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Hungarian Pavilion Giardini di Castello, Venice
Hajnal Németh: Crash - Passive Interview.
Photo: Tihanyi-Bakos Photo Studio, Museum Kiscell – Municipal Picture Gallery, Budapest, 2010.
Hajnal Németh's installation "Crash – Passive Interview" will be on show in the Hungarian Pavilion. The skeleton of the work is an experimental opera that takes place on the stage of life, relating, and reflecting on the stories of car crashes: the critical moment is slowed down by memory and recounted in utmost detail; the drive and the course of events leading up to that moment; as well as the complex relation of man to driving, in view of his inclination to have a car fetish.
Filling the space is an acoustic experience, and a musical film. The installation is complemented with the librettos of the dialogues, namely the written records of the passive interviews, as well as a wrecked car, totalled in a crash, which occupies the space as an evocative artefact. Beyond how we react to the sights and sounds of a crash, the installation brings up the question of destiny.
"The sight of a totalled car is indeed shocking, as the energy of the crash is imprinted in its creases and distortions. Most of us are probably interested in the underlying story: How did the accident happen and what was the fate of the people inside?"
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The Ukrainian Pavilion
Venue: CHIESA DI SAN FANTIN, Sestiere San Marco, Venice
Tiara of Ghent Altar, made from 12,800 handpainted wooden eggs. (size 6x6m)
Part of Post-vs-Proto-Renaissance, by Oksana Mas
Artist: Oksana Mas
Project: Post-vs-Proto-Renaissance
Art is an attempt to mend a bereavement, the loss of completeness in this fragmented world. In this regard, creation is a healing process where the artist show us evidence of a new found hope. The sphere, in the history of art, creates a circular motion, it makes our eyes flow and brings shapes together. Ever since the Middle Ages, the sphere has helped to combine reason with instinct, rationality with spirituality and for several years now, Oksana Mas has been working to reclaiming the sphere. She sees it as a geometric shape holding within itself, a principle of universal oneness. The artist began this thought process through the Ukrainian folk custom of decorated eggs covered in traditional Ukrainian designs to celebrate Easter. She decided to give blank spherical wooden eggs to inmates in women's penitentiaries, intellectuals and people working in various fields from forty-two different countries, asking them to paint them.
The installation, titled "Post-vs.-Proto-Renaissance" is a section of her monumental work composed of 3.640,000 wooden eggs. The iconographic reference for the work are the Van Eyck brothers, who painted "The gardens of paradise," on the famous Ghent Altar Piece. The eggs form a mosaic in which the ancient and the modern merge into an image embracing the "stories of sins" and "dreams of redemption"... "hope", and "a yearning for purity". Depending on your distance from the work, it breaks down into a digital file of pixels, each egg representing a dramatic mix of destiny and mankind. Contemplating the work of Oksana Mas brings with it an inspiration for renewal.
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The Danish Pavilion www.danish-pavilion.org
Freedom of Speech - A Curated Group Exhibition features 18 international artists of different generations from 12 countries. 13 installations and works commissioned specially for the exhibition.
Freedom of Speech - A Curated Group Exhibition features 18 international artists of different generations from 12 countries. 13 installations and works commissioned specially for the exhibition.
The Danish Pavilion will host an international group exhibition, curated by Katerina Gregos, which will explore the very timely and complex issue of freedom of speech. The question of freedom of speech is one that is being increasingly contested in light of transformations taking place globally, both in authoritarian regimes and in democracies, where civil liberties seem to be increasingly under threat. Apart from the fact that it relates to Denmark specifically, it is also highly relevant in relation to much of what is happening in many countries in the world today, from: press intimidation and censorship in Russia; to Google's issues in China; current events in North Africa; changes to media law in Hungary; and other factors such as increased surveillance everywhere, and highly charged debates about the limits of freedom of speech in several European countries, such as the Netherlands. The notions of freedom of speech and freedom of artistic expression also are interrelated with, freedom of the press, government censorship and self-censorship, plus all sorts of judicial, legal, lifestyle and human rights issues. The exhibition in the Danish Pavilion aims to shine a light on the issue of freedom of speech. Denmark has been at the forefront of the public debate, but it has also suffered the so-called 'trauma of free speech,' making it even more appropriate to use the Danish Pavilion this summer as a springboard for debate on this issue.
The 54th International Art Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia starts in previews on June 1, 2011, with aa Gala Opening on June 3 and will open to the public from June 4 through November 27, 2011. A list of all nations participating in this year's fair is at the end of this issue. Information Sources: the Venice Biannale's official website; E-Flux press releases for each national Pavilion featured; and the web sites of the national pavilions. http://www.labiennale.org/en/art/exhibition/54iae/
Croissants, Confiture and Rich Dark Coffee
After thinking about Europe for a week, I found myself craving a "Continental Breakfast" of croissants, confiture and dark coffee. We all know what croissants are and what European roast coffee looks like, but some of you might not know that Jam in French is 'la confiture', Jelly is 'la gelée' and preserves are 'les conserves'.
What are America's options for a good Continental Breakfast?
Many coffee shops, breakfast specialty restaurants and hotel restaurants offer very good bakery made croissants and Starbucks has set the standard for good dark coffee so high, even McDonald's sells a good strong cup of coffee these days. Also your local larger grocery chain sells croissants in their bakery departments and Starbucks and European bold coffee beans and ground coffee to take home. The Pillsbury Crescent Rolls are an American fast food version which Americans were raised on but I am certain crescent rolls would upset most people from France where they take their Croissants seriously. (In Paris if you see a straight Croissant it was made using butter, if the one you select is curved it was made using margarine. This is a French law specifying this distinction.)
Recently I found another option that is much more "Continental"! Williams-Sonoma has contracted with French pastry chef Jean-Yves Charon to premake croissants in the French tradition, laboriously folding and cutting the croissants by hand, rolling, packing, freezing and shipping them fresh to your doorstep. They come in Plain, Mini Plain, with Chocolate Chunks inside, and Chocolate Croissants with Chocolate Chunks. Keep them in your freezer, when ready to indulge, let the frozen croissants rise for 9 hours (overnight) in your kitchen. In the morning bake and enjoy the real thing from France! Jean-Yves Charon also offers to ship to you Apple & Cherry Turnovers, Sticky Buns, Morning Buns and petite versions of these pastries at the williams-sonoma.com site. The company recommends that once at their web site, click on the Catalog Quick Shop link (under Shop at the bottom of the page) and enter the item 47-4276309 to go directly to to Jean-Yves Charon's croissants. The Williams-Sonoma toll free number is (800) 541.2233.
|A French favorite,
Bonne Maman Raspberry Preserves,
is available at most of America's local supermarkets
and is usually less expensive in the US, than it is in France.
So now it is up to you. Stock up for a Sunday in the near future: order your croissants and bake; brew some rich coffee in your press pot; have some real butter and raspberry preserves ready to dab on the warm croissants with your silver butter spreader; buy a New York Times Sunday edition and Enjoy a "Continental Breakfast" while reading the paper. This is my idea of the good life and it's available to everyone with a just a little bit of planning.
Until Later,
ARTSnFOOD, All rights reserved. Concept & Original Text © Copyright 2011 Jack A. Atkinson under all International intellectual property and copyright laws. Images © individual artists, fabricators, respective owners or assignees.
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This years Biennale is titled ILLUMInations
The Biennial will take place in June and was organized by the art historian and critic Bice Curiger:
- Preview: 1-2-3 June 2011
- Official Opening: 3 June 2011
- Opening to the public: 4 June > 27 November 2011
List of Pavilions 2011 Venice Biennale:
ALBANIA Geopathies
ANDORRA artecommunications.com
ARMENIA www.biennale.am
AUSTRIA www.labiennale.at/2011/
AZERBAIJAN http://azpavilion.org
CZECH and SLOVAK REPUBLIC
DENMARK www.danish-pavilion.org
GERMANY www.deutscher-pavillon.org
ICELAND www.icelandicartcenter.is
IRELAND www.irelandvenice.ie
LATVIA www.biennale.lv
LUXEMBOURG www.casino-luxembourg.lu
NETHERLANDS www.venicebiennale.nl
RUSSIA www.ruspavilion.ru
SERBIA www.pavilionserbia.org
SPAIN http://theinadequate.net
UNITED KINGDOM http://venicebiennale.britishcouncil.org
URUGUAY www.labiennaleuruguay.gub.uy
UZBEKISTAN www.cap2011.net
ISTITUTO ITALO-LATINO AMERICANO www.iila.org


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Ok..here we go.. This is the first of many blogs that will teach you how to get rid of pain, how to prevent it from happening in the first place and much much more. I am going to be sharing with you what I have learned through many years of college, seminars, conferences, reading books, manuals and researching on the internet. I can SAVE you a LOT of TIME and MONEY. I can save you many trips to the doctors office and hours wasted waiting just to see the doctor only to get more pills that have many serious side effects. Are you with me? I hope so. Email your friends and family members and let them know what I am doing. I am going to teach you things that orthopedic surgeons wished I would not. I am going to save hundreds, thousands and hopefully millions of people from needless surgeries. Shoulder (Rotator cuff), arthroscopic knee surgeries for torn meniscus (cartilage), carpal tunnel, gallbladder and even unnecessary C-section surgeries. Have I got your attention??? Some people are not willing to break from old patterns and beliefs but if you are ready to live a HEALTHIER, HAPPIER and LONGER LIFE, then you are at the right place. Stay tuned!!!
As a Doctor of Chiropractic, I am going to discuss several areas of concern of our present healthcare system. I'm also going to reveal new trends in healthcare and why Alternative Medicine is being embraced by millions of Americans.
According to the Life Association News, Americans paid $13.7 billion dollars for visits to alternative medical practitioners in 1990. More than half or $10.3 billion was paid out of pocket.
In 1993, 1 in 3 persons made 425 million visits to alternative practitioners, exceeding the number of visits to primary care physicians. Those numbers continue to grow every year.
In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, by 1997 Americans made 628 million visits to alternative health-care practitioners. They were spending more than $30 billion of their own money on complementary and alternative therapies each year. Nearly half of those visits were to Chiropractors and Massage Therapists.
Nine out of 10 members who have used alternative or complementary medicine would use it again. 80% would recommend it to others according to the Consumers' Association. 75% of patients surveyed after treatment report "greatly improved", and 67% reported "improved" or "slightly improved", 88% reported they still experienced improvements after 10 weeks as reported by Stephen Fulder in The Handbook for Complementary Medicine.
What this means is that Americans are looking for alternatives. They are fed up with what medical healthcare offers. Unfortunately, medical students are only trained to examine, diagnose then prescribe. And if those prescription drugs don't work they are trained to prescribe different drugs. And if those pills don't work still you will get more drugs. Too many times the next option would be injections and then surgery. It would be good for patients if more medical doctors referred to alternative healthcare practitioners.
Please don't get me wrong. I'm not completely against the use of prescription drugs or surgeries. Some times those drugs and surgeries can save lives. But much has been written about the overuse and abuse of prescription drugs and needless surgeries.
I know from firsthand experience. I suffered from a motorcycle accident where I had a fractured shoulder blade and was told I needed surgery while in the emergency room at a local hospital. Being a Doctor of Chiropractic, I knew I did not need surgery and therefore refused and did not allow the doctors to operate. They were not happy with me to say the least. I cost the hospital several thousand dollars. The average person would have accepted what the doctors said and they would have ended up with a needless surgery.
On another occasion, I was involved in a bad car crash. I ended up having torn cartilage (meniscus) in my left knee after it slammed into the dashboard. I used magnetic therapy to heal my knee and prevented another surgery.
It is critical for you to become your own healthcare advocate. Read self care books, search on the internet and find a holistic practitioner who will find real solutions to your health problems. If you do not have a holistic medical doctor, chiropractor, naturopath or acupuncturist, I highly recommend you start looking. One of my favorite sayings is, "You don't know what you are missing until you know what you have been missing".
Discovery Health airs a program called Mystery Diagnosis. Patients may go for years bouncing from doctor to doctor and prescription drugs to more prescription drugs while the patients' health continues to deteriorate. Eventually some doctor may really listen to the patient or recall a similar case and then the right diagnosis is finally made.
There are numerous books and websites warning the public of the dangers of the medical system and how hospital, doctor and prescription drug errors are now the fourth leading cause of death in the United States.
One of my favorite websites which provides excellent unbiased health information is www.mercola.com. Dr Joseph Mercola shares his knowledge and wisdom to help you become more informed to be able to make better educated decisions about your health.
Needless surgeries range from those performed on children for ear infections, to unnecessary hysterectomies, cesareans (c-section), knee and shoulder arthroscopies, gallbladder removals, carpal tunnel, ulnar nerve transpositions, gastric bypass, lapband and many other needless surgeries.
I would like to switch gears now and share an amazing story with you. Gary was a cattle rancher from Montana. His wife was unable to get pregnant. They had been to several specialists and he had himself checked for any sperm abnormalities. The specialists could not find anything wrong with either of them or why they could not conceive a child.
Finally their family doctor told Gary to take his wife to see another doctor. Gary asked what kind of doctor he was recommending and his family doctor said he was a Chiropractor. Gary was confused as his wife had no back pain. Their family doctor insisted and because Gary trusted his family doctor he took his wife.
One of the goals of Chiropractic is to remove or reduce nerve interference, particularly in the spine. Nerve interference can affect the different organs of the body. By removing that nerve interference, homeostasis can be restored to those organs where there might be nerve interference. Nerve interference was not allowing her ovaries to ovulate.
As a result of Chiropractic care, Gary's wife had three beautiful healthy children. I met Gary, his wife and their three children while attending Chiropractic school. Chiropractic had made such a HUGE impact in their lives Gary decided to become a Doctor of Chiropractic himself.
If you've had a bad experience with Chiropractic you just went to the wrong Chiropractor. If you have never experienced good Chiropractic care, you don't know what you are missing. I encourage you to experience the many wonderful benefits of the largest natural alternative healthcare system in the world, Chiropractic. It has achieved that status for a very good reason. It provides results.
Millions of adults and children all over the world have benefited. Their lives and health have been greatly improved because of safe natural Chiropractic care. Chiropractic is notjust for back pain as was once believed.
I hope you make the decision and commitment to make 2010 the best year ever for your health and that of your spouse and children's health as well.
"If people let the government decide what foods they eat and what medicines they take, their bodies will soon be in as sorry a state as the souls who live under tyranny." ~Benjamin Franklin
Just like you don't wait until you have heart problems to start preventing them. You don't want to wait until you start having spinal problems to do something about it either. Make that call today. Get yourself and your family started on a preventative approach to a pain free, drug free, healthy life. What are you waiting for? Join the millions of people worldwide in the self care wellness revolution.
"He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything." ~ Arabian Proverb
Author- Dr.Gonzalez
I want to be your "Go to Source" for Natural Health & Wellness techniques and tips on Natural Pain Relief so you can live a Happier, Healthier, More Successful, Inspired and Productive Life!
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We see and sell some very interesting and unique items. No sale is the same as any other. We've posted some of the most exciting items in the gallery here. It's fun and gives us pleasure to look back at the various items too!
We enjoy discovering family treasures that sometimes the family didn't know they had such as honor medals, documents and photographs. These things are set aside for the family to decide to keep or not.


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British Showjumping's Team NAF Announced for Roeser CSIO3* FEI Nations Cup
7th Jun 2017
The following squad has been selected to represent Great Britain under the title sponsor banner of Team NAF in the CSIO3* FEI Nations Cup in Roeser, Luxembourg. The competition takes place between the 29th June – 2nd July 2017 at the Herschesfeld Roeser. This will be the sixth point scoring leg of the series for the British Team.
William Funnell from Dorking, Surrey with Billy Fanta, a 9 year-old British bred bay mare owned by Billy Stud
John Whitaker from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire with either Cassinis Chaplin, a 9 year-old grey stallion owned by Claire Conlon and Clare Whitaker or Ornellaia, a 12 year-old bay mare owned by Team Harmony
Michael Whitaker from Whatton, Nottinghamshire with JB's Hot Stuff, an 11 year-old British bred bay mare owned by Jayne Bean
Robert Whitaker from Sidcup, Kent with Catwalk IV, 14 year-old brown gelding, owned by Clare Whitaker and Mandy Hall
William Whitaker from Huddersfield, West Yorkshire with Utamaro d'Ecaussines, a 13 year-old bay stallion owned by Ludwig Criel
The Nations Cup competition takes place on Friday 30th June at 14:30 hrs local time and the Grand Prix will be on Sunday 2nd July at 15.00 hrs local time. The Chef d'Equipe accompanying the team will be World Class Performance Manager for Showjumping, Di Lampard.
For further information on the show and full results once the show is underway, visit www.jumping.lu. Full information in respect of the FEI Nations Cup series can be found by visiting www.fei.org. FEI TV will be showing live footage from the event. To access this please visit www.feitv.org.
British Showjumping would like to thank NAF, title sponsors of the Senior Nations Cup Teams along with the Children, Junior and Young Rider teams.
NAF's premium range of Five Star brands include Superflex, Superflex Senior, PROFEET, Optimum, Magic, Oestress and Respirator Boost with quality at the heart of everything they do. They are a UFAS (Universal Feed Assurance Scheme), GMP+ (International Feed Assurance Scheme) and BETA NOPS (Naturally Occuring Prohibited Substances) accredited company and this enables them to guarantee full traceability on all the natural ingredients they utilise in their formulations, which are also selected in compliance with the FEI guidelines for Clean Sport. For further information, visit www.naf-equine.eu/uk/index.jsp.
The GBR showjumping teams are supported by the British Equestrian Federation's World Class Programme, funded by UK Sport through the National Lottery. The Programme focuses on identifying talent, developing potential and maximising medal-winning performances on the world stage.


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Moreton scored 23 of his game-high 30 points in the second half, including 15 points during a game-clinching run. (PHOTO BY SportsPix)
Moreton and Twitty combine for 55 as Skyhawks win third straight
COLCHESTER, Vt. (February 6, 2018) – Stonehill College kept its February push going with a 93-71 victory over Saint Michael's College in Northeast-10 Conference men's basketball action at the Ross Sports Center tonight.
Sophomores Will Moreton (Minneapolis, Minnesota/Edina) and Brandon Twitty (Randolph, Massachusetts/Catholic Memorial) combined for 55 points to lead Stonehill to its third straight win and fifth victory over its last six. Moreton scored 23 of his game-high 30 points in the second half, finishing 11-for-20 from the field, including 4-for-7 from three-point distance, while converting 4-of-5 free-throws with seven rebounds, four assists and three steals. Twitty added 25 points on 10-of-18 shooting, including 5-for-9 from deep, four rebounds, three assists and three steals.
Senior KJ Lee (Huntington Station, New York/Long Island Lutheran) posted his third double-double of the season (fifth career) with 13 points and 11 assists, turning the ball over just once, while grabbing seven rebounds. Sophomore Dan Largey (Oceanport, New Jersey/Peddie School) rounded out Stonehill's double-figure scorers with 15 points on 5-of-6 shooting from three-point distance, and three boards. The Skyhawks finished shooting 50-percent from the field (33-for-66), including 16-for-33 (48.5%) from three-point range, connecting on 8-of-12 threes in the second half (66.7%).
Twitty added 25 points, three assists and three steals. (PHOTO BY SportsPix)
Junior Levi Holmes III (East Brunswick, New Jersey/Rutgers Prep) led Saint Michael's with 23 points on 10-of-20 shooting and four rebounds. Sophomore Eli DiGrande (Essex Junction, Vermont/Essex) added 14 points (12 first half), eight rebounds and two blocked shots, while junior Derek Cheatom (Buffalo, New York/The Park School of Buffalo) contributed 11 points, four boards and four assists.
Stonehill took advantage of 18 Saint Michael's turnovers, while committing just seven themselves, into a 27-7 edge in points off. The Skyhawks took a four-point lead (41-37) into the second half, but Saint Michael's opened the frame by outscoring the visitors 8-2 over the first four and a half minutes to grab the lead (45-43) after two free-throws from DiGrande.
Stonehill reclaimed the lead and then used a 14-0 run to open a 16-point lead (63-47) midway through the half after back-to-back baskets from Moreton, who scored six points in all during that stretch. Largey and senior Paul Graves (Marion, Massachusetts/Old Rochester Regional) aided the run with three-pointers.
Stonehill's lead didn't dip inside double-figures the rest of the way, stretching its lead to 18 (70-52) with a Twitty three-pointer with 8:37 remaining. The Skyhawks lead peaked at 27 (90-63) with 2:23 left after the Skyhawks drained five three-pointers, including four by Moreton who also converted a conventional three-point play, during a 20-6 run that sealed the win.
Stonehill (14-9, 10-7 NE10) is back in action on Saturday for a key NE10 clash at Franklin Pierce University at 3:30 p.m. The Skyhawks return home on Wednesday, February 14, to host Merrimack College at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for Stonehill home games can be purchased online in advance at stonehillskyhawks.com. Southern New Hampshire (12-10, 8-8 NE10) hosts Bentley University on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
For the latest on Stonehill Athletics, follow the Skyhawks via social media on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Fans can also download the Stonehill Skyhawks "Front Row" mobile app, powered by PrestoSports, on iTunes and the Android Market.


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Co-Op and Co-Ownership Financing
Toronto's Co-Op Experts
ECU is proud to offer financing of co-ops and co-ownerships. As a unique product, and one of very few financial institutions that offer this financing, you can rest assured that we are experts in leading you through this process and helping you get the home you want.
Co-ops/Co-ownership Financing Features
- Financing up to 80% of the appraised value of a co-op/co-ownership apartment
- Amortization of up to 30 years
- Loan terms of 1-5 years
- Fixed and variable interest rates
- Pre-approvals available
What is a co-op?In contrast to purchasing a condo or a house where you own the property, when you buy into a co-op, you become a shareholder in a corporation that owns the property. As a shareholder, you are entitled to exlusive use of a housing unit in the property. All of the owners share the use and enjoyment of common elements, or common areas.
Typically, the Board of Directors of the co-operative corporation has to give its approval before an owner can see his or her shares and assign the leashold interst to someone else.
Since a co-op does not include ownershiop of the unit, co-op financing differs from a typical mortgage. ECU is proud to be experts in this department, and offer very competitive financing options for co-ops.
What is a co-ownership?Unlike a co-operative, a co-ownership buyer does not generally obtain shares of the corporation, instead the buyer acquires a percentage ownerhip in the building and the land on which it is located. The buyer then has exclusive right to occupy a particular unit, and similar to co-ops, has shared rights with each of the other owners for access and use of common elements and common areas.
Generally, an owner in a co-ownership corporation does not need the consent of the Board of Directors to lease or mortgage his or her unit.
ECU is happy to offer financing for co-ownerships.


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The explosion of the online market has made the way for digital marketing to be effective when grabbing your consumer's attention, especially when executed with a knowledge of psychology. By applying the psychological science of persuasion, small businesses can target their markets through theories of persuasion and influence.
1. Amplification Hypothesis
When talking with another person, displaying a certainty about an attitude will harden and increase that attitude. The opposite is true as well: when the attitude displayed is more uncertain, it will soften the attitude. Therefore expressing certainty is key when attracting consumers to your company.
2. Conversion Theory
In society, the minority in groups can have a disproportionate effect on influencing those in the majority. Typically, many individuals in the majority group are not strong believers in its cause, so may be going along with an opinion because it seems easier. Therefore, using consistency, confident minority voices or arguments are most effective to benefit your website or company image.
3. Information Manipulation Theory
In order to persuade or deceive,misinformation this theory involves a person deliberately breaking one of the following four conversational maxims. There are three :
Quality: Information is truthful and accurate.
Quantity: Information is complete and full.
Manner: Information is presented in an easy-to-understand way and aligned with non-verbal language.
4. Priming
Priming is providing a stimulus that can influence an individual's short-term actions and thoughts. In effect, in your SME, priming effects bring new things and thoughts to the surface of the subconscious. The effect of priming lasts for around 24 hours.
5. Reciprocity Norm
A very common social norm, indicating that we are obliged to return favors done by others after they have given/done something for you. This norm is incredibly powerful in marketing influencing and persuasion, which can be seen in marketing techniques when freebies are given.
6. Scarcity Principle
What you want now is in short supply. This desire increases as you anticipate the regret you may feel if you have missed out by not acting fast enough on your desires. An example of this is buying airline tickets online that use an inherent fear of missing out on a good deal to persuade you to buy the tickets sooner rather than later and investing time and energy in this kind of marketing is likely to be cost-effective.
7. Sleeper Effect
Persuasive messages have the impact to decrease in persuasiveness over time. However, the sleeper effect predicts that messages from low-credibility sources gain persuasion as our minds slowly disassociate the source from the material. An example of this is a sleazy car salesman and his advice on which car to buy; which is an important theory to be aware of when advertising your products.
8. Social Influence
Social influence is the change in behavior that one person causes in another, whether it is unintentional or not. As a result, we are influenced based on how we perceive our relationship to that person, and/or society in general. For example, using social media to branch out and persuade consumers to use your company is effective, especially if you are sharing recommendations and testimonials from authoritative sources or big brands.
9. Yale Attitude Change Approach
This research from Yale University, which is a psychological theory of persuasion found a number of factors in a persuasive speech over a number of years. To persuade your target audience, a few of these factors include: being a credible, attractive speaker, presenting both sides of the argument and distracting the audience off topic during the persuasion.
10. Ultimate Terms
Within each culture, there are words that have special meaning and carry more power than others. This theory separates persuasive words into three categories:
- 'God' terms: carry blessing and or demand obedience, e.g. value, progress.
- 'Devil' terms: evoke disgust, e.g. fascist, pedophile.
- 'Charismatic' terms: Unlike 'God' and 'Devil' terms, they are associated with observation, e.g. contribution, freedom.
Using these ultimate terms in your small business will enhance its web development while ensuring the targeted consumers are affected.


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UNION, Mo. – Violated. That's how some local residents feel after credit cards, cash, and other items were stolen from their vehicles in Union, Missouri overnight. The suspects were caught on camera.
One homeowner says it's gut-wrenching to watch a criminal committing theft on their own property.
Union police say two young men broke into numerous cars late Sunday night. It all happened just blocks away from the police department.
Surveillance video could be a key piece of evidence in tracking down the two culprits.
"One vehicle was locked. They saw a pouch and took a brick and broke that window in the vehicle," said Union Police Chief Andrew Parker.
In the video, you can see the two males walking up to a car and checking to see if the door was locked. Once inside the vehicle, one male begins looking for items going through the glove compartments.
Next, the two males take off on foot with the items including purses, electronics, credit cards, and reportedly a check worth $2,000.
Union police are doing what they can to try and catch those responsible.
The chief is warning residents to be on the lookout for the thieves but also lock their vehicles. He's promising the thieves will be caught.
"People are being violated. If the car is locked or not, you are still getting into a person's property that you do not have the right to do so. If they continue to do this, it will get them caught," Chief Parker said.
Anyone with information on the identities of the two thieves is asked to contact the Union Police Department at 636-583-3700.


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Have you ever seen a woman that is so attractive, she renders you speechless? You really want to approach her and have a conversation with her but you just don't know how you would even try. To you, she is out of your league. Oh, but you shouldn't think that! All you need is a little confidence to go up to her and break the ice. WildBuddies will help gain this confidence. When you become a member of our site, you will be able to flirt with single women from Hull who are just as beautiful as the lady who left you speechless. Our lovely ladies are open minded and very friendly, so you won't have a reason to feel like she is out of your league. If anything, you will be that much more anxious to speak to her.
It can be difficult finding people who share in the same interests as you do. When you join WildBuddies, you can be sure that you will find someone who is as enthusiastic about your interests as you are. If you're someone who enjoys the thrill of meeting new people, our site was made for people like that! If you're someone who enjoys long nights out on the town, going from pub to pub, we have members that enjoy the same. Even if you are someone who enjoys quiet nights at home with a good bottle of wine, there are members here that enjoy that too. The beauty of WildBuddies.com is that we cater to everyone and to just about every interest. The Hull singles in our database have another thing in common. They do not want a commitment. Our philosophy is that you needn't be in a relationship to have fun with people. You also needn't feel pressured to find the everlasting love that other dating sites like to promote. Our main goal is to be the way that you can meet people in Hull, share a few fun filled nights together, exchange stories, create incredible memories, and be about your way if you so choose. We don't pressure you to fall in love, however if that happens, we are glad that we could help facilitate that. WildBuddies' main goal is to bring fun-loving individuals together so that they can broaden their social network and meet others like them. We want to help you find a date in Hull without needing extra effort!


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We've compiled a list of our 10 most epic and awe-inspiring bucket list adventures that you should most definitely add to yours if you haven't already!
Tag: Bolivia
Bolivia: Our Travel Journal
I can't help but feel a little sad for Bolivia… they seem to be the landlocked underdogs of South America. Because of that the country seems to be far cheaper than others we visited and food isn't as fresh and it's just more difficult for them to get the things they need. That said, the people are absolutely lovely and seem to more concerned with working and caring for their families than hustling unsuspecting tourists. It's gritty and rough-around-the-edges and awesome and stunning and shocking and in my opinion the absolute BEST country in South America!


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Civia Tamarkin is an award-winning investigative journalist, documentary filmmaker and former television news executive. She has produced independent and cable documentaries as well as developed programming content, models and strategies for cable, internet and digital global platforms. Tamarkin formerly was a CNN executive and Executive Producer of CNN's Emmy Award weekly news magazine show "CNN & Time." She produced investigative segments and series for ABC World News Tonight, half-hour specials for Nightline and contributed to ABC's coverage of major news stories. Her investigative reporting led to one of the first exculpatory DNA exonerations in America as well as the exoneration of a death row inmate. She has contributed to numerous magazines and newspapers and reported stories in Central America, Africa, India and Southeast Asia, including the fall of Vietnam and its aftermath. Tamarkin has received a National News and Documentary Emmy, National Emmy nominations, National Headliner Awards, an Edward R. Murrow Award, and awards from The Society of Professional Journalists, the Overseas Press Club of America and the Chicago Headline Club.
"The Real-Life Handmaid's Tale – Policing Our Bodies"
The reality of living in a post-Roe era is upon us. With Brett Kavanaugh's appointment to the Supreme Court and 85 Trump appointees settled into lifetime seats on the federal bench, the ability to control one's medical decisions increasingly is lost to the churches, legislatures and courts. What people are experiencing across the country are government imposed forced pregnancies and government sanctioned religious refusal of medical care. This workshop by the director and producer of the film Birthright: A War Story will discuss constitutional and human rights abuses such as the jailing of women suspected of endangering a fetus or ending a pregnancy, the denial of medical treatment that contradicts church teachings and the refusal of health care to patients whose sexual orientation or gender identity is objectionable to doctors, nurses, or pharmacists.


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Testing The Ford Raptor's Driving Modes in Johnson Valley
If there's one way that you could say it would be sufficient in playing around ...
If there's one way that you could say it would be sufficient in playing around and testing out the Ford Raptor to show the world what it can do, it would be to put the one and only Vaughn Gittin Jr. behind the wheel to go for a spin and demonstrate some of the features that the truck has to offer. With each and every rendition of the Raptor that comes out, we have to admit that we end up getting quite excited about what could potentially be lurking behind this off-road performance truck that comes straight from the factory, ready to go out there and take a beating.
In this one, Gittin hops behind the wheel and starts out slow, taking the time to explain to us all of the different modes that you could set the truck to in order to handle different terrain and styles of driving. Technology is getting so advanced that, with the touch of a button, different things like the transmission settings, suspension, and even the tune on your engine that tells it how to perform can be changed at the push of a button. It's really amazing, especially with a truck like the Raptor that is designed to be able to handle so many different types of driving situations all in one package.
If you follow along with the video below, you know that you're going to get the full scope of what exactly the truck has to offer as we see how well it will handle specific elements with certain driving modes. Gittin does a pretty good job of not only putting this truck through its paces but also describing to us each and every step of the way so that we can get a pretty realistic feel of what would be like to have control of such a machine.


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Every month here at Breaking Even, we try to have a loose theme. This theme determines a series of blog posts, our monthly email newsletter subject, and gives us an opportunity to dive into a concept we think people should care about.
How many of you have said one of the following things?
"My customers would never be interested in that."
"My website visitors can get to my shopping cart just fine."
"I never go to our website on my phone."
We ALL say them (I am including myself here) because, after years in our business, we have a pretty good idea of what our customers want and don't want.
Thing is, we don't know what anyone thinks. Ever.
We can guess. But we can't know.
We can really only manage what we measure.
So in order to get an accurate view of what is and isn't happening is present the same set of customers with two almost identical options with one variable change (ex: color of a button) and see how people react. This concept is called 'A/B Testing' and is this month's theme! If you want to know some basics about A/B testing, I wrote a lovely blog post about it previously. Click here to read it.
OK, so what can you test on your website?
- Color of a button
- Position of a button
- Size of a button
- Writing on a button
- Lead photo on a page
- Headline of a page
- Size of product photos
- Featured product photo
- Length of a form
- Color of text
- Text in your menu
- Position of your menu
- Size of writing in your menu
- Number of photos in slideshow
- Order of photos in slideshow
- Changing a step in an order/checkout process (ex: wording on a particular page)
- Changing position of sidebar (or adding a second sidebar)
- Changing position of item in sidebar/footer
- Changing color of sidebar background
- Length of testimonials
- Size of social media sharing buttons
- Position of social media sharing buttons
- Lots more!
I wanted to make that list somewhat ridiculously long but I think you get my point.
What should you test?
Deciding what you are going to test to start off with may be as simple as deciding what's important to you. For example, if email signups are important, you may test an email signup positioned in header area versus sidebar and see how this change affects signups.
You may want to start with testing something 'controversial'. Maybe everyone in your company argues about whether your products should have a plain wood or a plain white background.
When should you test?
You obviously need to test long enough to collect some data, so when and how long you run your test may depend on how much web traffic you get, among other factors. That said you probably don't want to do this during a really important time, say, during the holiday rush. Think long enough to get data to make a decision and not so long that it annoys everyone.
How often should you test?
You don't want to be in testing mode all the time, so plan your year accordingly. Quarterly tests may feel often enough, or twice yearly may be more than enough. Just put it on your calendar/agenda as something to do at a regular interval.
How do you test?
This is probably your biggest question: how do you do split testing on a live site?
You have three options:
- Using your current website software (ex: WordPress) with Google Analytics goals. There is a robust discussion and how-to here: http://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-ab-split-testing-in-wordpress-using-google-analytics/ Note: this is somewhat limited as, for example, it would be somewhat impossible to use this method to change, say, menu text as it works best on main page content.
- Use an add-on to your current website software. So there are tons of WordPress plugins that allow you to, say, split test headlines "Title Split Testing For WordPress", or do more general changes. Some ideas here: http://wplift.com/ab-testing-in-wordpress (Note: just because a plugin works, doesn't mean it'll work on ALL websites so test test test! Want to know how to pick a plugin? Read this.)
- Use a third party A/B testing service like Optimizely or VWO. Check out their complete guides to A/B Testing, here for VRO and here for Optimizely (not affiliate links). Note: Remember if someone makes something easy for you, you'll likely have to pay them.
If you'd like to learn more about A/B testing this month, subscribe to both our blog and monthly email newsletter.


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Fibre 1000 is the standard market offering of business grade broadband in Australia.
Fibre 1000 is supported by the AAPT / TPG networks, the continuing growth of both ISPs gives this service the foundation for reliability, scalability and longevity. We recognise the importance of such a product in the Australian telco landscape and are proud to provide a forward thinking and business-focused solution to market.


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Scenes are the dramatic units of films — the building blocks of cinematic storytelling. It is said that scenes should have a beginning, middle, and end. Additionally, all scenes should also have a goal, move the story forward, and present an emotional shift for at least one of the characters.
On a tightly constructed film, no scene is wasted! Whereas first-time writers focus on twists and big events, connecting the dots between "exciting moments" to fill in the pages, a skilled writer knows that every scene must be infused with purpose and exciting in its own right.
Analyzing film scenes is an amazing process to learning the craft of screenwriting. In this new series, Anatomy of a Scene, we read or watch a scene from a movie and deconstruct it, asking ourselves what the writer intended to do. Does it work? Why or why not? And of course, what makes the scene great? Or awful?
Spoilers level: high.
Today, we're taking a closer look at 6 six pages that constitute one of the many unforgettable moments from LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE (2006) written by Michael Arndt. The scene starts off in the second half of page 70:
The scene begins with Olive testing her brother's vision. Quickly, the writer misdirects us with Olive's line, "20/20 vision!" Even before the conflict kicks in, the scene works because it is endearing to see the two siblings bonding. And if you recall from the movie, just a few scenes prior the whole family was mourning Grandpa's death. After that, they ran into trouble with a state trooper and a hyperactive car horn. Therefore, this moment of diversion lets the audience breathe… before the next gut-punch. (Peaks and valleys of tension.)
On the first half of page 71, we move away from Olive and Dwayne to remind the audience that they are on a time crunch. As Frank announces the time, "Sharyl looks at Richard, who steps on the gas." Richard's line "We'll make it, okay? Maybe a few minutes late" is immediately shot down by Sheryl's "No, Richard…! They said three o'clock sharp! They were very explicit." This brief exchange is important because…
Oliver tests Dwayne for colorblindness. And here's when the scene's conflict explodes. Since the beginning of the film, the audience has known that Dwayne wants to fly jets for the navy. It's his dream, which he carries as an obsession. It's the reason why he doesn't speak (a vow of silence shows unwavering discipline). So when he learns that he's colorblind, he's entire life purpose disappears before his eyes (pun intended). And the author skillfully spells that out within the scene, gradually building to his breakdown:
Top of page 72: In Dwayne's confusion (perhaps denial) he scribbles "What?" on his pad. Frank, dreading to be the messenger here, says nothing until "Dwayne points violently at the pad." Frank explains the first time. Dwayne points at the pad again, and Frank delivers the bomb: "You can't fly jets in the Navy if you're colorblind".
The next line of action reads: "Dwayne does nothing. Then he seems to implode in on himself, curling up in a ball."
The scene escalates, amidst shouts and confusion, taking us to the side of the interstate where Richard pulls over (top of page 73). Dwayne barrels down the slope and finally, we hear his voice, his first word in the movie: "Fuck!"
It's a great word that summarizes how Dwayne feels and the situation. Remember, they are on a tight schedule. A soul-crushed son/brother on the side of the highway is the last thing anyone needs. Then, to make matters worse, he sits down and announces, "I'm not going." Sheryl does what she can to convince him, but then, he speaks his mind (middle of page 74), calling out their failures: "Divorce! Bankrupt! Suicide!" It's a great piece of dialogue that synthesizes how dysfunctional they all are. Clearly, Dwayne has always harbored contempt towards his family (one of the reasons he's chosen not to talk to them) due to the failed state of their lives. And now, Dwayne has joined them!
As the family tries to come up with a solution to their dilemma, including leaving someone behind with Dwayne, it's Olive who changes his mind by silently sitting next to him and putting an arm around him. It's a beautiful, silent gesture that persuades Dwayne, and a sweet reminder to us writers that some moments work without dialogue.
Before we end the scene in the middle of page 75, Dwayne does a bit of house cleaning by apologizing for the things he's said. This closure is important, otherwise, the audience may wish a follow-up scene where the family addresses his behavior. But this is neat. Dwayne apologizes and we move on, never to discuss this again!
Here's a portion of the scene itself for your viewing pleasure:
Final Thoughts
Crushing a character's dream is a mean thing, but it can be dramatic gold. It works here because the theme of success vs. failure is a big part of the movie; all the characters in LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE have lofty goals (except maybe Sheryl). Dwayne, a typical teen, despises his family (sorry parents, it's the truth!), so pulling the rug from under him is a quick way to convince him that he's not any better. Moreover, within the larger story, Dwayne's breakdown makes the stakes higher for Olive — she's the family's last hope for greatness.


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Feb 17-19
Europe's largest IoT hackathon
Take part in Europe's largest IoT hackathon
The very first Bosch ConnectedExperience (BCX) took place in Berlin four years ago. Every year since then, BCX drew on hundreds of participants from more than 45 countries to join this Internet of Things (IoT) hackathon. This three-day event has become unmissable for the community of developers, product owners, product managers, UX experts, entrepreneurs, and innovators.
And we're going to the next round! BCX20 takes place from February 17–20, 2020 at one of the coolest locations in Europe, STATION-Berlin. Participants will have 30 hours to team up and tackle several exciting hack challenges, using over 135 connectable devices – including cars, eBikes, robots, smart home appliances, cameras, power tools, production machines, sensors, and whole lot more – made available by Bosch and its ecosystem partners. They will also have access to a large range of hardware and software products to create prototypes, as well as an environment in which to explore advanced methods in UX, design thinking, and business modelling.
But above all, BCX is about having fun! It is an opportunity to learn, test your coding skills, make new friends from all four corners of the globe, and maybe even develop entirely novel solutions.
hacking devices
Hackathon Partner
fingers coding
BCX teams
hack coaches
Day 0 – Feb 17, 2020
06:00 pm Registration opens
06:30 pm Pre-briefing & team-building
11:00 pm Closing doors
Day 1 – Feb 18, 2020
08:00 am Opening doors
11:59 pm Closing doors
Day 2 – Feb 19, 2020
08:00 am Opening doors
03:30 pm Hacking ends
03:35 pm Pitch time
06:30 pm Finalist pitches at BCW
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Total Debt (Carrying Amount)
Delta Air Lines Inc., balance sheet: debt
US$ in millions
|Dec 31, 2018
|Dec 31, 2017
|Dec 31, 2016
|Dec 31, 2015
|Dec 31, 2014
|Current maturities of long-term debt and finance leases
|Long-term debt and finance leases, excluding current maturities
|Total debt and capital leases (carrying amount)
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-15), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-23), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-13), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-05), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-11).
|Debt item
|The company
|Total debt and capital leases (carrying amount)
|Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all debt plus capital lease obligations.
|Delta Air Lines Inc.'s total debt increased from 2016 to 2017 and from 2017 to 2018.
Total Debt (Fair Value)
|Dec 31, 2018
|Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
|Present value of future minimum capital lease payments
|Total debt and capital leases (fair value)
|Financial Ratio
|Debt, fair value to carrying amount ratio
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-15).
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The tides of March are marching
The tides of March are marching again, and it's quite tough to understand why.
The main thing out of synch is that the tidal coefficients are not that high. Monday's coefficient was a mere 95 in the morning. Given that the coefficient range reaches over 120, it means that it was only about 85% of what it could have been. The height of the tide on Monday was 2.1m in Durban. Durban's highest tides come in at a raging 2.3m! That's 20cm more than Monday's water.
But it's the storm surges from the massive swell that really is higher grade learning. Why now? Why The Ides of March?
Very strange stuff indeed.
But if you check this amazing animation of the globe's wind and weather (and even ocean currents and waves if you select the right overlay), you will be able to monitor the whole lot in real time.
The way I interpret this last push, is that the cyclonic system that grew as it moved south East of Madagascar over the weekend, but did not develop to full cyclone (didn't even get a name), just stubbornly stayed out there, day after day, whipping swell straight at everyone from the Cape to Mozambique. It's the positioning of the cyclone that makes for the swells. If it goes crazy and heads for land, it's not ideal, not by a long way. But when they sit out there, just far enough off not to make too much chaos on land (torrential rain), just behind and below Mad, the distance that a swell can be built up, is a good 2000 to 3500kms. Winds pushing consistently at 60kmh to 120kmh and sometimes more, can do wonders for us, with this huge fetch of water. Hence the huge swell and storm surges that swamped Durban beachfront and surrounds the last few days. Epic stuff – like a mini tsunami really. And with our best cyclone season for years going on right now, things are gonna stay very interesting.
Aside: If you study the animation at the link above closely and over time, you will also see how come Mozambique is offshore so often, this time of the year. As the winds square the coast, where I write this now – Port Shepstone KZN, it's raining, it's onshore, the water is brown and the waves are huge. Meanwhile, get on up to sunny skies and chevrolet, and huge crystal clean barrels – at any low tide in Mozambique, right now!
"I have been trying to get photos or pics from the crew up there, but at this stage, an ominous silence prevails. The wind does look a bit iffy today, but it's the perfect tides – things, when they smooth out up there, will be melted plastic.
Calvin Moore is in Pomene! Robin Beatty is in Tofinho! Send news!
Is Caesar going down tomorrow? – Xona"


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This is a simple yet very effective exercise that you can do to help get strong around the hip area. Start on all fours and slowly lift the opposite arm and leg. Tense your glutes as you bring your leg up and hold for a second at the top.
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Roxio is a software company that specializes in photo altering, video editing, CD and DVD burning and data backup software. The company also offers developer tools, consumer electronic devices and online services. Customers have reviewed Roxio positively for its range of products and user-friendly products.
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Happy Birthday Stanley Demeski
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Happy birthday to Stanley Demeski formerly of Luna and still of the very wonderful The Feelies
Here he is in his practice room practicing Luna's Tiger Lily

And here his is playing Slide and Crazy People with Luna in 1992

... And at the beginning of this clip you can see him with his near legendary practice pad

Stanley drove into town, and we jammed together in the basement of Byron's apartment... We played "Slash Your Tires" one of the songs we had been playing with Byron. All of a sudden we sounded ten times better. We were no longer an underpowered train, struggling to climb a hill. Stanley was like a judicious metronome, a machine.
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The holidays are such a busy time of year, but it's nice to indulge in the fun and festivities of the season. Here in sunny Phoenix, Arizona the scenery isn't exactly a winter wonderland, but there are a lot of exciting things to see and do. That was the inspiration behind the 2016 Prisma holiday box and its "Everything Arizona" theme. Each year the marketing team develops a creative and interactive gift for our clients to say thank you in a fun and memorable way.
Since adult coloring books are all the rage, we put out the word to graphic designers for submissions for the coloring book. The coloring book is filled with 10 pages of Arizona scenery, complete with a horned lizard, bobcat and Historic Route 66.
The gift also included a Holiday Office Gram, similar to a Candy-Gram or MadLib. Our verbal magician Sue, wrote the Arizona adventure copy that takes you through some of Arizona's oldest Holiday traditions. The only rules were to use supplies in your office. And of course, the gift box included locally produced treats for our recipients to enjoy and share, thanks to our yummy partners at KettleHeroes and FairyTale brownies. The box and components were engineered by our packaging specialists.
We received over 40 submissions of the Holiday Office Gram, with some very creative ways to fill-in the blanks and complete the story.
The winning Office-Gram goes to Brian J. Zahn at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits!
The submission earning second place are the folks at Ideation Design Group.
Honorable mentions included Henry + Horne, Greentree Hospitality, Glendale Community college and Davis Selective.


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The Han Dynasty crumbles before the child-emperor. He is but a figurehead; a mere puppet for the tyrant warlord Dong Zhuo. It is a brutal and oppressive regime, and as Dong Zhuo's power grows, the empire slips further into the cauldron of anarchy.
Three heroes, sworn to brotherhood in the face of tyranny, rally support for the trials ahead. Scenting opportunity, warlords from China's great families follow suit, forming a fragile coalition in a bid to challenge Dong Zhuo's remorseless rule. Will they triumph against the tyrant, or will personal ambition shatter their already crumbling alliance and drive them to supremacy?
The crucible fizzes. Allegiances shift. The fires of conflict stoke opportunity. Only one thing is certain: the very future of China will be shaped by its champions.
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text: Patrick Armstrong wrote in his newstripe about the THE LATEST ANTI-RUSSIA CAMPAIGN. The famous law is actually an amendment which prohibits "propaganda of homosexuality among minors". But already we are told that "homosexuality is against the law" and that it's just like Hitler. Anybody smell an organised campaign here? By the way, American Stoli comes from Latvia. Watch this video; you'll figure out what's happening (not what you've been told to expect. Warning: it might be a put-up job to manufacture some anti-Russia "evidence"; if so, it backfired.). Also check out this story as an indication that there are – as usual – more nuances than you're told. While in Moscow, have a Russian Stoli in one of these places. The Obama on Leon transcription makes very interesting reading because it is a striking example how totally misinformed Obama is about Russia. In fact the question rises, and I would like to hear your opinions on that, is Obama in actual fact so misinformed or his he actively lying? I believe that the first suggestion holds true. Obama's apparatus runs the biggest spying machine in the world but they cannot even deliver to the president accurate basic intelligence about Russia. (Most likely because they dont want to do it). Let's look at a few quotes from the interview http://hypervocal.com/news/2013/obama-leno/ - Obama: "Now, part of it is he's not accustomed to having press conferences where you've got a bunch of reporters yelling questions at you." Obama claiming that Putin is not used to taking questions from the free press. Total crap! Putin has 12 years in power been posed more hard questions by the whole international press that the last 3 US presidents together. Remember how he is attacked by the international press on each of his trips. And it is not at all easier at home, remember for example last years 4,5 hours marathon press conference to a mostly hostile audience http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs...dimir-putin-holds-a-marathon-news-conference/ And compare that with that staged interview with the fawning Jay Leno itself Obama: "And I have no patience for countries that try to treat gays or lesbians or transgender persons in ways that intimidate them or are harmful to them. Now, what's happening in Russia is not unique. When I traveled to Africa, there were some countries that are doing a lot of good things for their people, who we're working with and helping on development issues, but in some cases have persecuted gays and lesbians." - Here Obama is lyingly consenting to Leno's claim that homosexuality is against the law in Russia. Obama not even objecting to Leno's macabre comparison of Russia with Nazi Germany - Leno; "I mean, this seems like Germany: Let's round up the Jews, let's round up the gays, let's round up the blacks."


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BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — Kids are being killed in Chicago. The weather has been violently cold in the Midwest. And in Boca Raton, a homeowner in Boca Wood Country Club called police because her house was hit by a golf ball.
The home sits on a golf course.
According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office:
"(Woman) states that her residence on Boca Woods Lane, which sits on a golf course, was hit by a golf ball. She came home to find the bedroom on the east side of the residence glass sliding door was shattered. She states there was a golf ball in the room and she believes the door was hit by hit. She has no further information to provide at this time."
The woman, we are told, was given a case number and we suspect was told to call her insurance company.
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Porcelain veneers in Dubai are becoming more commonly offered as a viable replacement to procedures that are more destructive to the original tooth. There is, by now, sufficient knowledge and experience available in the field of cosmetic dentistry regarding the best reasons for recommending veneers over other more traditional ways of correcting the appearance of your teeth. In general, dental veneers are highly recommended for more aesthetic reasons.
How can porcelain veneers improve your smile?
For one, not all issues you have with your mouth, teeth or gums can be resolved using traditional dental solutions. It is possible that your teeth and gums are perfectly healthy, except that you honestly think that you may have an awkward smile. Another compelling reason why you should explore the idea of getting veneers over availing dental implants services is when you want to keep more of your original tooth intact without the need to replace it with an artificial implant.
Five of the most common benefits of considering veneers are as follows:
- Veneers can help improve the appearance of teeth discoloration.
Consider this option when you have tried other teeth whitening procedures, including products, but still to no avail. Porcelain veneers, in particular, look like natural teeth and have stain resistant properties that can help your pearly whites stay white for a very long time with proper care.
- Veneers can help close gaps in your teeth.
Before availing of dental implants services in Dubai that may cause you to lose more of your teeth, ask an orthodontic about your suitability for dental veneers instead. Veneers can help you evade the pains and discomforts of having to use braces for a very long time just to correct a gap that is making you self-conscious and lose a lot of confidence.
- Veneers can help correct the appearance of a damaged or broken tooth.
Get veneers in Dubai if your tooth requires a more significant amount of repair and reserve the procedure for bigger damages. For smaller breaks in your tooth, ask about bonding your teeth using a composite resin which will also leave a natural tooth color that will make your chipped tooth appear whole again.
- Veneers can help you improve the appearance of awkwardly shaped or sized teeth.
In fact, cosmetic veneers are being used to help correct gummy smiles by increasing the size of your teeth. Veneers can, likewise, be used to make your teeth appear smaller. This is a method that is often used for common cases of protruding fangs.
- Veneers can improve crooked or misaligned teeth.
Get instant teeth alignment without the need to wear braces. In many cases where there is a previously missing tooth, dental implants services may still be recommended to keep your teeth from continuing to experience widening gap.
Dental veneers offer you convenience and a beautiful smile that you can wear right away. Not all cases of crooked teeth or less-than-perfect smiles, however, may be resolved successfully simply by prioritizing the aesthetics side of your smile problem.


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Show your appreciation for your child's teacher, and to the entire Burroughs staff, with breakfast! The Burroughs PTA is seeking volunteers to provide breakfast items, gift cards, and set-up/clean-up for the Teacher and Staff Appreciation Breakfast at 8 am on Friday, May 17. Thank you to those who have signed up to contribute. There are still a few spots to fill. Please sign up here.Questions? Email Jennie Hartman or Sara Glover.
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According to the amendment of the "Cosmetic Act", four categories of quasi-drugs have been designated as functional cosmetics.
Categories of functional cosmetics converted from quasi-drugs
Hair dye, Decolorant, Bleach agent
Epilating agent
Anti-hair loss agent
Preparation of relieving acne in bath solvents
Note: if bath solvents are not intended to alleviate acne, they are subject to general cosmetics.
Starting from 30th May 2017, the above 4 categories will be deleted from list of quasi-drugs, and subsequently designated as functional cosmetics. To comply with functional cosmetic regulations these categories are subject to safety and efficacy evaluation before manufacturing/importing. If a product has already obtained a quasi-drug license, please submit the license together with other necessary documentation. MFDS will issue approval after 30th May 2017.
Only manufacturers/importers registered as "cosmetic manufacturers" or "marketing authorization holder" can manufacture or import functional cosmetics. Once the new categorization system is implemented, manufacturers/importers should register or assign other functional cosmetics manufacturer/importer to operate.
Exemption: Functional cosmetics which are exclusively for export purposes (not sold domestically) are exempted from evaluation pursuant to Article 30 of the Cosmetic Act.
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Traverse America
Latin America Travel & Tour Information
- Acapulco
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Acapulco Travel Information
Acapulco, 'The Pacific Pearl', is an authentic paradise combining an agitated city life with pleasure and fun at one of the best beaches in the world. Acapulco never sleeps. It traps you, drags you to amazing places and endless parties.
Located in the State of Guerrero, it is among Mexico´s and the world´s most important tourist destination. It counts on a wide hotel infrastructure and countless music venues which makes its night life into one of the most famous in the globe. Real fun spins 24 hours a day.
Acapulco overlooks the charming Santa Lucia Bay, for many people the world´s most beautiful bay. The city consists of three main areas: the traditional or old town; the golden and the diamond zone. Water sports are available along the several turquoise-colored beaches, such as Condesa with high waves; Caleta Beach, a bit calmer than the first or Roqueta, excellent spot for diving. Some other activities are also possible: windsurf, jet sky, paragliding, bungee jumping and even flying by aerostatic balloon.
La Quebrada cliff in the vicinity crawls with most famous divers from Acapulco. The sunsets at Pie de la Cuesta are not to be missed as it is the exquisite food in Barra Vieja.
Acapulco Tours: coming soon!
Acapulco Attractions
Roqueta Beach
Located on Roqueta Island, right across from Caleta and Caletilla Beaches, is easily accessible by boat. Its calm and transparent waters make it an ideal diving spot. The island is in itself a natural reserve and owns a lighthouse and a zoo.
Caleta and Caletilla Beaches
These are probably Acapulco?s most popular beaches for their location near downtown and calm waters, which also favored fantastic diving. The local Magic Underwater World Amusement Park exhibits exotic fish, sea lions, crocodiles and several other species, plus an Oceanographic Museum and a facility with pool and restaurant. The boats to Roqueta Island depart from here.
Puerto Marqués Beach
Rumor has it that this beach was a pirates? hideout. It is still beautiful these days and among the favorites in Acapulco for its excellent seafood choices. Diving and Jet Ski are also available.
Icacos Beach
This beach, one of the longest in Acapulco, is located along the hotel area. It is by far the best place for water sports like Jet Ski and the fun banana. The Children?s International Center shows dolphins and sea lions, plus swimming pools, toboggans and a mini aquarium.
Pie de la Cuesta Beach
This is the place to go if in search of a beach with stronger and bigger waves. Pie de la Cuesta, 10 km away from Acapulco, is another great spot to taste some excellent seafood or take an excursion to neighboring Coyuca Lagoon.
Revolcadero Beach
This beach is not precisely among the best swimming spots, but it is highly popular for surfers because of its big waves. However, it is possible to take a nice ride on horseback or do some jet skiing.
Condesa Beach
A popular beach of the golden zone, it offers a good chance for water-sports: ski, snorkel, windsurf or sail. But the chief attraction is Bungee jumping, a 50-m free fall jump, pure adrenaline!!! There are several hotels and restaurants here.
Tamarindo, Hornos and Hornitos Beaches
These are basically calm-water beaches for perfect swimming and water sports.
Barra Vieja Beach
Ideal for horse riding for it is the meeting point of the Papagayo River and Tres Palos lagoon. It is also renowned for its fish.
La Quebrada
This is a place regularly shown on TV; it is where Acapulco's free divers jump from a 35-m high cliff. It is a real startling and admiring performance. The place lies close to downtown, accessible through Caleta Beach.


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Art For Animals.
For a shelter benefit show in Austin, TX. Hosted by Cory Schofield of Affinity Tattoo.
"The show is for Austin Pets Alive, which is a NO-KILL shelter! (and also for our amazing four-legged friends!) This will be a silent auction show, with all the proceeds going to help Austin Pets Alive to keep their doors open for all. We will be holding the opening of this show September 9th, 2011, at RED 7 club, on 7th st. here in Austin.We have are great friends at The Vegan Yacht donating there time to feed everyone that comes to the opening! All are welcome to attend. "
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I just happened across these images today and I am in LOVE! My family and I just lost our little doxie a year ago. Her name was Tootsie and she was my birthday present when I turned 5-years-old. But, I digress… Thumbs up on this gorgeous piece of flash. 🙂


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Part One: A Road Into the Guadalupe Range
I have lived in Carlsbad, relatively close to the Guadalupe Mountains, for 3 years now. Until this year, with my wife finally having moved in with me, and her having brought our somewhat newer and higher riding SUV, I finally felt like risking a 12-mile ride on a gravel road to Guadalupe Ridge.
Turns out the road is very good and I could easily have done this ride with my lower-riding 24-year old Honda sedan. But that is OK because it caused me to get to the tops of the Guadalupes by burning calories inside me, instead of burning gasoline. The rise is about 2,000 feet.
This is the ridge we will be riding to the top of (from a 2010 hike up the Tejas Trail of Guadalupe Mountains National Park, just over the Texas border-- where we are going now is still in New Mexico and is the Guadalupe Unit of the Lincoln National Forest). If you think you see trees on top of the ridge to the left of center in this next photo, you are correct, and that is where we are going:
To get there we take State Highway 137 west, past Queen, and make a left turn onto a gravel road labeled Guadalupe Ridge Road. About 15-20 minutes later we turn around and see that road behind us in the far distance:
A few minutes later, there is this view in the same direction:
As soon as we crest the first ridge, there are also vistas to the south of roughly parallel ridges, all reefs laid down in Permian seas, the time before dinosaurs. To read about that time, click here.
The greenery here is simply amazing given what the surrounding desert looks like (see first photo above)
All one needs to do to remind oneself of the desert below is look over the cliff we are now riding along, looking back toward Queen:
And now looking west into Dog Canyon (to the left), from where many hikes on this web site have begun (see Texas home page linked below):
The series of ancient reefs seems to go on a long way, punctuated by the Sacramento Mountain on the far horizon barely visible beneath the clouds:
This vista point also allows a very nice view into Dog Canyon:
Time to go to a second page.
Go to Second Guadalupe Ridge Road Page
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Includes: 3 x 100g bars – Dark Side, Honeycomb, Sweet Bouquet, 1 x 100g cylinder – freckles, 1 x smore, 1 x 50g bag – salted caramel discs.
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