text:
Product Detail
Look cute while you burn those calories or run your errands with our Urban Leaf Fitness Skort!
Made from our comfy, soft, stretch brushed fabric. This Urban Leaf Fitness Skort gives you a feminine style, even during sweaty workouts.It features a convenient back pocket just stretchy enough to fit your phone.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Britain's debt 'disturbing but more needed': IMF chief
IMF chief describes Britain's public debt 'disturbing' but says more is needed to stimulate the economy
IMF chief describes Britain's public debt 'disturbing' but says more is needed to stimulate the economy
Dominique Strauss-Kahn, head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), told
BBC Radio the outlook for the global economy was worsening, describing 2009 'as
really being a bad year'.
He painted a dismal picture, describing the level of Britain's public debt as
'disturbing', but recommending it be increased to finance further fiscal
stimulus, The Times reports.
Strauss-Kahn said IMF, which last month reduced its forecast for global
economic growth in 2009 from 3% to 2.2%, might go even lower in its January
forecast because governments around the world had failed to inject enough money
in their economies.
He called for a global stimulus package equal to about 2% of the world's
collective GDP, or $1.2tn, which means Britain would need almost £10bn more to
stabilise the economy.
Further reading:


text:
Partner Programmes & Conference speaking
When partners come along to conferences, there is a need to provide enjoyable activities that will make the conference memorable to all parties.
Look no further than Trudi Bennett from Wardrobe Flair as your perfect Partner Programme Conference speaker.
With over 11 years' experience in personal styling, corporate workshops, radio, TV and conference speaking, Trudi's many style workshop options have proven to be very popular. Using humour and practical, down-to-earth fashion and styling tips, Trudi is able to engage with those interested in fashion and styling and those who find shopping an abominable chore. Most importantly, everyone in the room has FUN!
For all those many people who don't enjoy shopping and personal styling, Trudi says she can at least teach them practical tips on how to make it time efficient and financially viable. Subjects covered in her sessions include first impressions, colours, body shapes, efficient shopping, wardrobe organisation, accessories, current trends and how to wear them. Other options can include partners having their full colours done or shopping expeditions. Her experience is vast with all aspects of personal styling including major weight loss and gain, body shape changes in women, significant birthday image revamps and just generally feeling like you are in a style or colour rut.
She talks to both men and women and wants everyone to walk away with as many helpful styling hints as possible. Call 0212364738 or email her now email@example.com to find out how she is 'helping men and women develop a wardrobe and personal image that suits their budget, body and lifestyle". Feedback from a few of her conference speaking and partner programmes are below.
What did you like most about it?
- It was a delightful, relaxing and entertaining break in a very busy day. Trudi was also a very good speaker, very engaging.
Would you recommend it to other colleagues?
- Yes – because even if you go away with one 'nugget', it has been worthwhile.
- Yes definitely
What did you like most about it?
- The informality of the presentation and the examples presented with real clothing items.
- I really enjoyed it, I thought she was a lovely speaker as well as funny.
- I thought it was really really good. I learnt a lot more than I expected. In fact I already text a friend who works in the music industry and struggles to find stuff to wear for all the functions etc.
- I found it very practical and down to earth (eg not all high end clothes or expensive solutions).
- She was engaging and fun to listen too - a good presenter to appeal to a wide audience.
How useful was it for you?
- Very, in a corporate world to learn that dress sense is changing and I like to hear about the latest trends!
Feedback from the Women in Business Forum - 2014
- Fantastic! Will be looking to get Trudi to 're-do' me.
- Very interesting and had a few original ideas.
- Thoroughly enjoyed Trudi's practical down to earth style. Good speaker. A good topic to have in the mix.
- Trudi spoke so much sense! I look forward to a private session with her and a revamp of my wardrobe.
- Awesome presenter.
- Excellent presentation – really relevant.
- Wonderful – great style
- Given the time available, good introduction to what we need to change!!!
- Articulate, relatable and relevant.
- Interesting
- Very helpful for work and how to dress to succeed and do the best you can. Awesome tips.
- Great speaker. Interesting message.
- Very good presentation. Would have liked to have heard more from Trudi.
- Very good and inspiring.
Feedback from the NZ Law Society Conference - 2013
- Interesting
- Really useful – great presenter – great content
- Worthwhile and a good way to wind up the conference
- Fun presentation – great tips
- Good advice
- Very entertaining
- A very entertaining way to finish the conference
- Very cheerful and positive presenter
- Great
- Nice light finish – how you look how you feel – very important!
- Excellent presenter and helpful information
- Lot of fun – at last some pazzazz!
- Fun, practical, logical, useful, professional, tailored to everyone, friendly presenter
- Very enjoyable
- Plan to try her ideas
- Very good – enjoyed it immensely
- Much better than I expected – I wasn't planning to stay but glad I did
- Really up beat speaker
- Lovely speaker – excellent – down-to-earth – practical – useful
- Good fun – great way to finish the conference
- Excellent – really helpful


text:
Travel Poetry
Loud Music and an Open Road
By Seth A. Tribble
Cracked pavement driving drums
Finding focus in rolling landscape melodies
Voices blended like tree trunks and telephone poles
Passing at 70 miles an hour
A hopeful harmony
Loud music and an open road
Noise and voice and sight collide
Leaving behind the quiet grey
For soaring peaks seen from passes
And girls with hair like cinnamon singing
Into ears ripe for hearing that happy wind
And an engine tugging to run
With a baritone register organ pipe
Supporting a banjo picking just beyond earshot
Rushing into the forefront
A staccato signpost signaling ascent
Into climax as we climb this hill
A choir of pines cloaked in robes of gentle snow
Waits to strike a chord at the crest
Sending chills down spines
Warmed by sunbeams filtered
By traffic-jam clouds
Capping timpani mountaintops
Five Haikus on traveling
The road flower wilts
When running feet go silent
Wind is their sunshine
Roman silent roads
Their dust does not lay quiet
Stories echo still
Train car love story
Though the lover is not flesh
She is the journey
Happy thin sole shoes
With many miles beneath them
And many more yet
Roots of stones are still
They have no life to move them
Our roots are running
Seth Anson Tribble is a California native who currently lives in Tacoma, Washington experimenting with different forms of writing. His book of poetry, Desperately Reassembling Me, is honest, brave and unashamed.
Buy it on Amazon


text:
Joliet"The Real Haunted Doll" might just be haunted and cursed! The story if Joliet seem to reach back over 4 generations. Anna G. Says this cursed doll was passed down from mother to daughter in her family . And each daughter was cursed to have two children a son and a daughter and each son died at 3 days old. The family believes that each spirit of the boy children is cursed to inhabit the doll until Judgment Day.
Joliet is said to be heard crying in the night with the voices of several infants at once. Often is heard a piercing scream that sends chills down the spine of any mother," it can be heard quite clearly ", says Anna. "I lost my only son at three days old from mysterious circumstance in the hospital. " My Mother lost a Son the same way as did my Grandmother and Great Grandmother." " As I have been told by my mother the cursed Doll was given to my Great Grand mother by a jealous friend for my Grandmother as a toy when she was pregnant with her second child a son who also died at three days old." Each of us in my family have loved the doll and cared for our lost children to this day." My only daughter will do the same one day when she is older."
"We have not tried to get rid of it because we know the souls of our lost sons or trapped inside and do not want them to come to any harm." : It is a haunted curse that my family bares." " I have consulted Mediums, Psychics, Paranormal investigators and the clergy." They all say I'm crazy." "But I know what I feel and know is true to me"!
More tales from the haunted toy chest... Read it here!
Read More About Haunted Dolls here Too:
Tales from a truly creepy toy chest PLEASE READ MORE HERE!


text:
New Wine Cellar Project – Texas
The Stevens' wine cellar combines many custom elements including built-in wine racks surrounded by stonework and an entertaining area for decanting wine and dining.
A truly unique feature of the wine cellar is the wine cabinetry built into the stonework on one of the interior walls.
Total Capacity: 1,578 bottles
Product Features
- Custom serving and entertaining area
- Massive amounts of custom stonework
- Cabinetry built into the stone
- Individual storage built into the stone


text:
Check availability and book online
La Vache
DURAND Jean-Charles
1364, Route de Bramnaze 76133 MANEGLISE / Côte d'Albâtre
Type of facilities : Rentals and gîtes
In a quiet and green setting, at the heart of a former farm this cottage on the ground floor of a barn in brick and Flint has been completely renovated. Friendly, comfortable and decorated cottage with taste. Private terrace and garden not enclosed. You can easily get to know your neighbors at a barbecue joint.
Ground floor: living-room (sofa bed), kitchen (microwave, oven, vitroceramic plates), 1 room for 2 people (2 beds 90x190cm), 1 Room 3 people (3 90x190cm beds), bathroom, separate wc. Laundry (washing machine, dryer). Outside: terrace with garden furniture. Covered barbecue joint, parking, discount for bikes. Tourist tax. All inclusive (heating, electricity, beds made on arrival). Acceptance of pets after agreement with the owner.
Comfort : Barbecue, Internet access, Wifi, Freezer, Microwave, Own washing machine, Colour television, Own tumble dryer, Own terrace, Patio set
Accommodates up to a maximum of : 5 people
Facilities : Crib
Services : Linen provided
|Week (appartment)- Du 09/02/2019 au 08/03/2019
|From 420.00€
|Week (appartment)Mid-season- Du 04/05/2019 au 28/06/2019
|From 420.00€
|Week-end (appartment)- Du 06/07/2019 au 23/08/2019
|to 310.00€
|Week (appartment)Peak-season- Du 06/07/2019 au 23/08/2019
|From 440.00€
Methods of payment : Carte bleue, Holiday vouchers


text: Fall and winter rain and snow are on the way, so it is time to break out the boots. One great way to make them look more fashionable and make them more comfortable is to use Hunter boot liners, aka welly socks. Welly socks makes Hunter boot liners specifically to be functional and fashionable. There… Continue Reading


text:
The Labour Party has widened its lead over National to four points in the latest 1 News Colmar Brunton poll out tonight, registering an approval rating of 43 per cent to National's 39 per cent.
Labour's standing at 43 per cent remains the same as the last 1 News Colmar Brunton poll one week ago, but National has dropped two points to 39 per cent.
New Zealand First is up one point to 9 per cent, while the Green Party remains on 5 per cent, meaning they would just scrape into Parliament.
The Maori Party is up one point to 2 per cent, as is The Opportunities Party.
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern has nudged higher in the preferred Prime Minister stakes, up one point to 35 per cent.
Meanwhile, National leader Bill English has dropped two points to 31 per cent as preferred Prime Minister, and New Zealand First's Winston Peters has climbed one point to 5 per cent.
Ms Ardern says she's happy with the result but realises the polls could fluctuate between now and the election.
"Yeah, no certainly pleased to see that people still are putting their support behind us but I still continue to believe that this will be an incredibly tight race," she told 1 NEWS today.
Mr English said the latest poll did not reflect what he was seeing on the campaign trail.
"It doesn't feel like that on the ground. Look this is a drag race and people are starting to look at Labour's policies," Mr English said
The latest poll result comes after the second leaders debate on Monday, which saw Mr English commit to a target to reduce child poverty and Ms Ardern promise to retaliate against Australia if it continues to take away entitlements of Kiwis living across the ditch.
The latest 1 News Colmar Brunton poll was conducted between September 2-6 and included 1007 eligible voters.
The maximum sampling error is approximately 3.1 percentage points at the 95 per cent confidence level.


text:
Huffington Post
The Problem With Dating Advice
Huffington Post
Because despite the infinite number of "wrongs" and "bad ideas" I see in dating a lax bro or Bud Girl, you should never get dating advice from a writer. Ever. For the most part, we're a set of single, introverted cuss-balls who suffer from some level …
The Problem With Dating Advice – Huffington Post
PREVIOUS POSTBen Schwartz to Co-Write a Dating Advice Book Called 'Things You Should Already Know, You F–king Idiot' – Splitsider


text:
Grape stomping is still a thing. A friend of mine once asked me if people still stamp grapes for wine with their feet. I said yes, despite being unsure of my answer. Although my suspicions were confirmed on a trip to South Africa recently, when 2 women with purple feet showed up for a braai we were attending, complaining that their feet would never return to normal colour. They were purple!
Why is foot stomping grapes such a popular image in winemaking?
It conjurs up romantic images of a winemaker smooshing his grapes with the power of his feet, standing in a wooden barrel, perhaps surrounded by his family, maybe a dog or some chickens and his vines visible in the background. Stomping on your grapes has been around since at least the Roman times, where images can be found carved on to various buildings and sarcophagi, depicting those hard working farmers keeping Rome going by making wine!
However, Grape stomping is somewhat a traditional method of macerating grapes before fermentation. Sure, these days this process is mechanized, and can be cheaper and quicker, but who doesnt love a grape squashing by foot? Pigeage is the fancy french word for it, basically translates as "punching down" the grape skins. This method is all about being close to nature, and being as natural as possible in the wine making process and keeping that all important control.
In fact, it has been said that stomping by foot applies the perfect amount of pressure to the grapes, enough the break the skins but not to crush the seeds. Those seeds add bitterness and tannins to your wine, and too much is not a good thing, you will be left with a dry tongue that tastes and feels like you just licked a horse saddle. There are a lot of arguments the say foot pressing grapes is actually inefficient at extracting juice, and you would need to press them again anyway. But the truth is, the idea of foot pressing is both charming, and still used today. Remember the two women with the stained feet from earlier? They were on a working holiday stomping grapes during the harvest season. This technique has seen its decline in wine production over time, with many wineries offering it as a tourist gimmick. Except in good old Portugal, where grapes for Port are still squashed by the power of the human foot. Basket pressing tended to be more popular in the medieval times replacing stomping, and now the machine has taken over. However, as more and more wine makers and producers are going back to basics, and we are seeing a more hands off approach to wines, this tradition could make its return!
Also: a disclaimer, foot stomping grapes is not unsanitary. The acid, sugar and alcohol in the grapes prevents the growth of human bacteria in the wine. So, drink on, recommend and repeat.


text:
Bhutan - Forest State
Bhutan is located to the south of the eastern Himalayas and is also known as the Kingdom of Bhutan. It covers an area of 38 square kilometers and has a population of 810,000, 65% of whom are of the Bhutan family. The others are Nepalese. Bhutan's official language is "were long," and Tibetan Buddhism is the national religion. The currency is Nuzha Mu. The capital is Thimphu (thimbu).
National Flag
The flag consists of two triangles, while at the center is a White Dragon. Orange symbolizes the power of the king. The "Dragon" is both a symbol of state power and also the country's name (Dragon of the country). White is a symbol of loyalty and purity.
Since the 7th century, the Tibetan dynasty has had possession, becoming an independent tribe in the 9th century. In the 12th century, a religious and political entity formed. The British invaded in the late 18th century. TThe Kingdom of Bhutan was established in 1907. In January 1910, with the signing of the United Kingdom's "Punakha Treaty," Bhutan accepted the provisions of British "guidance" in foreign relations. After India's independence, in August 1949 India signed with Bhutan "a permanent peace and friendship treaty," Bhutan accepting the provisions of Indian "guidance" in foreign relations. After 1961, Bhutan's King has, on many occasions, maintain his country's sovereignty and independence. In 1971, Bhutan joined the United Nations, and became in 1975 a member of the Non-Aligned Movement. IIn 1985, Bhutan became a member of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation.
Economic and Cultural Customs
Bhutan is economically backward, with main industries of agriculture and forestry. Main crops include rice, barley, and maize. The country ranks first in the world in forest cover, at 71%. Main tree species are Baltic Tree, oak, pine, fir, spruce, and birch. Valley soil and climate are suitable for growing fruit trees, and the country is rich in a variety of temperate and subtropical fruits, as well as the famous wooden flowers.
Bhutanese people still retain a vibrant, dramatic interpretation
of classical religious dance. Lamaism is the state religion, with
Lamas presiding over worship, weddings, and funerals. Each has a
shrine for prayer. Bhutanese men and women like to wear very
colorful clothing. Crow is the God of Bhutanand is therefore never
hurt. However, it is considered unlucky for crows to nest in the
houses of people, so there are many uninhabited houses in Bhutan.
Bhutanese stamps are produced in Singapore, Japan, France and other countries. It has the world's first 3D stamps, made of fine silk and printed as thin as 0.025 mm.
Punakha, Bhutan's old capital, is located in the northwest, up the Sangke Xi River. At an altitude of 1381 meters, it was built in 1577 and is said to be the biggest case of Bhutan. Lamaism is sacred, and there is a magnificent palace within the castle. There are also many temples and royal tombs.
Read more:
- Bhutan Import Restrictions
- Bhutan FAQs
- Bhutan Airports
- Bhutan Business Holidays
- Embassies of Bhutan
- Embassies in Bhutan
- Bhutan Global Trade Statistics


text:
Athletic Medicine Institute
Free Clinic
Podiatry Services
Bariatric Services
Heart Failure Clinic
Primary Care West Branch
Behavioral Health
Home Care
Pulmonary Services
Birth Center
Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy
Blood Conservation
Imaging Services
Breast Care
Infectious Prevention
Robotic Assisted Surgery
Cancer Care
Senior Services
Cardiology Services
Sleep Center
Cheboygan Outpatient Services
Lake Orion Nursing and Rehabilitation
Spine, Neck and Back
Convenient Care
Marwood Nursing and Rehabilitation
Stroke Services
McLaren Bay Special Care
Surgery Services
Diabetes Services
Medical Supplies & Equipment
Trauma Services
Emergency Services
Occupational Medicine
Urgent Care
Orthopedic Services
Oxford Campus
Vascular Services
ENT: Ear Nose and Throat
Pain Center
Vein Center
Epilepsy Services
Pediatric Services
Women's Health
Eye Care
Wound Care
Plastic Surgery
Home Infusion
Medical Equipment
Studer Group
Patient Information
Financial Information
Visitor Information
With a team of dedicated physicians, nurses, and support staff, the Structural Heart Disease Clinic provides patients with the optimal treatment option for heart disease and vascular conditions.Using highly innovative technologies, with the least invasive approaches, our team is a leader is treating heart disease.
Through the Structural Heart Disease Clinic, the patient is seen and evaluated by both an interventional cardiologist and a surgeon. The appropriate diagnostic testing is typically performed on the same day to determine the best treatment plan.
Our team is dedicated to our patient's health, and that starts with the experience they have from start to finish. Rest assured that when you come to the structural heart disease clinic, that our team will make sure you understand every test, visit you receive and how it will benefit the final treatment that your specialist recommends.
Aortic Stenosis occurs when the heart's aortic valve narrows. This obstructs blood flow into the aorta, and into the rest of the body, causing the heart to work harder. Eventually the heart muscle weakens and symptoms develop. Left untreated aortic stenosis can lead to serious heart problems.
Mitral Valve Regurgitation occurs when the heart's mitral valve does not close tightly, allowing blood to flow backward in the heart, and then preventing it from moving efficiently through the heart and the rest of the body. If left untreated, this condition can lead to congestive heart failure, irregular heartbeat, and endocarditis (infection of inner lining of the heart).
Available Locations
Back to the top


text:
No capital increase deal currently being evaluated, restructuring plan timing confirmed
Siena, 22 March 2018 – Following certain rumors reported in the press, Banca Monte dei Paschi specifies that no capital increase deals are being evaluated and that the implementation of the restructuring plan proceeds according to the scheduled timing, as already communicated to the market. In particular, the reduction of impaired loans, the cost containment initiatives and the securitisation of bad loans set out in the plan are confirmed. Regarding the latter, the Bank does not envision any circumstance that could affect the expected timing for conclusion already communicated to the market.


text: 02 Jun 2013 Pool/Spa Deck Renovation, Naples/Bonita Springs, FL Sticky By Tom No comments yet Pool Decks and Driveways, Refinish / ReTile, Renovation We just recently updated this out-dated pool and concrete deck by adding travertine pavers and coping, plus a complete re-tile of the perimeter/waterline. We then finished it off with a new Florida Pearl/Stucco aggregate pool finish. The results were a complete transformation. facebook twitter linkedin pinterest Tom


text:
Dark Souls 3 just hit stores officially. The game Namco Bandai and FromSoftware has been released for the first time in the series both PC and consoles simultaneously, and this has made many players tip over with the compatible version, while it is already among the most played in the catalog of Steam.
The video game created by Hidetaka Miyazaki is placed third with over 70,000 concurrent players , ahead of Team Fortres 2 Grand Theft Auto V and ARK: Survival Evolved. The first two positions are reserved for Valve games familiar sight among the most played platform: DOTA 2 and Counter Strike.
The most played titles on Steam are always a factor to take into account when you know the path you are following the gaming community. Dark Souls 3 that has been placed in that position is good news for fans of the series and their creators.


text:
As you would expect, intelligent design policies are more heavily populated in areas which are subject to this vile academic schicanery, particularly geology and biology. Perhaps the best instance of this comes from the Geological Society of Australia who released its own Intelligent Design policy in March 2006 which was undersigned by the president and 18 former presidents of that society. The policy is strongly worded against the teaching of intelligent design:-
The Geological Society of Australia considers that notions such as Fundamental Creationism, including so called "Flood Geology", which disregard scientific evidence such as that based on repeatable observations in the natural world and the geological record, are not science and cannot be taught as science.
An essential element in the teaching of science is the encouragement of students and teachers to critically appraise the evidence for notions being taught as science. The Society states unequivocally that the dogmatic teaching of notions such as Creationism within a science curriculum stifles the development of critical thinking patterns in the developing mind and seriously compromises the best interests of objective public education. This could eventually hamper the advancement of science and technology as students take their places as leaders of future generations.
In some parts of Australia, the advocacy of notions like Creationism is confronting the integrity and effectiveness of our national education system and the hard-won evidencebased foundations of science. The Geological Society of Australia cannot remain silent. To do so would be a dereliction of our responsibility to intellectual
freedom and to the fundamental principles of scientific thought. As a consequence, the Society dissociates itself from Creationist statements made by any member.
So the next time someone says there is academic support for Intelligent Design or Creationism. Tell them they are full of it.


text:
We all know exercise can make look and feel more youthful by improving your flexibility and firming your muscles. So what about exercise… for your face?
A small study by a team of dermatologists in Northwestern University, published in the journal JAMA Dermatology, has shown that exercising your face by contorting it to work out your face and neck muscles can make you look younger.
But first, what makes us think a face looks "old"? As you go through life, a number of things happen to your face. Gravity pulls downwards and makes it sag. You lose the fat pads and connections under your skin, leading to wrinkles and less supple skin.
The theory behind facial exercises is that working out and strengthening face muscles can reduce these physical signs of ageing. Here's what a typical face exercise looks like:
As the muscles get worked out, they grow larger and more taut (think of your boyfriend's wonderful biceps), which then fills any hollowness, wrinkles, or sagginess and improves the contours of the face. Because of this, these exercise programs are often marketed as "non-surgical face lifts" for their efficacy.
Dr. Murad Alam, Northwestern University's vice chairman and professor of dermatology, decided to put these claims to the test. He recruited 27 women aged between 40 and 65 years to test the Happy Face Yoga program, a 30-minute program of 32 different exercises that work the face and neck. The women were taught how to do the full program and practiced them at home every day for 8 weeks, then every other day for 12 weeks.
At the end of 20 weeks, Dr. Alam's team asked dermatologists to rate the photographs of the women before, during, and after the entire program. They also had to estimate their ages. The dermatologists saw the most improvements in the fullness of the women's' cheeks, but less so everywhere else. Interestingly though, they also estimated the women as being younger after the program than before.
"Now there is some evidence that facial exercises may improve facial appearance and reduce some visible signs of aging," Dr. Alam said. "Facial exercises that may be beneficial include those that entail puckering and squeezing the cheeks. There are many muscles that collectively allow movement of the cheeks, and our study showed that building these up makes the upper and lower cheeks look fuller."
While the women themselves were pleased with their own results, but it's worth noting that a third of the participants quit before the whole 20 weeks came to end. Committing to an almost daily 30-minute exercise program – which is what you'll have to do if you want to see results – isn't easy– just ask anyone about their gym resolutions at the end of January. Being an initial study, it was also considerably small, but the team plans on carrying out more studies on facial exercise.
If you'd like to try a spot of facial exercise for yourself, check out Northwestern's sample list of facial exercises here or check out the video below!


text:
William Shakespeare's iconic 15th century language meets Benjamin Britten's 20th century inventive and enchanting music in this delightful opera about love, forgiveness, and the power of dreams. A domestic dispute between the king and queen of fairies spills into the human realm, creating chaos as the stories of three couples and a troupe of amateur actors collide with hilarious results. Nothing is what it seems as fairies, "rude mechanicals," and moonstruck young lovers spend a single, magical night in the forest. Adam Turner conducts this opera's lush dynamic score while many Virginia Opera favorites--soprano Heather Buck (Titania), baritone Matthew Burns (Bottom), and tenor David Blalock (Lysander)--return to perform in this comic tour de force. Sung in English with English supertitles.
Virginia Opera: A Midsummer Night's Dream
George Mason University's Center for the Arts 4373 Mason Pond Dr., Fairfax, Virginia 22030
George Mason University's Center for the Arts 4373 Mason Pond Dr., Fairfax, Virginia 22030 View Map
Theater & Dance
Most Popular
Mexico's Secret Coast
Explore Nayarit state. Read more
Tacos Take Flight
Punch up your next Taco Tuesday with global recipes and textures. Read more
High Performance
Furniture handcrafted by Richmond-based McKinnon & Harris is designed to go the distance. Read more


text:
First day of November and today and I am so00 ready for fall. The weather in Los Angeles has been all over the place lately. It got so hot last week it was 94 F / 34 C in October. I was fully wearing summer dresses all week. I still can't get over that being a Canadian. I'm used to it either being constantly raining or 3 ft of snow on the ground by now. Finally we've been getting some much needed rain in LA and so it's time for some warm Butternut Squash soup.
This Roasted Butternut Soup is super easy to make. There's no dairy in it! So crazy to believe that. No milk, no butter nothing and yet it's still so creamy and full of flavor. I found this recipe on Ahead of Thyme and it is a keeper. Absolutely delicious and unbelievably easy to make. Just chop, roast, blend and serve.
Love your photos and glad you liked the recipe 🙂 As a fellow Canadian, I have to say that I am super jealous that you are in LA right now, wearing summer dresses, while I am freezing in my parka!!


text:
SatelliteDirect™'s software technology taps into more than 3,500 TV channels worldwide right over the Internet. You can enjoy more channels than your cable and satellite TV combined for a one-time fee less than one month of your monthly cable bill.
Just need a laptop or desktop to use this software to watch TV anytime or anywhere in the world. Or connect your computer directly to your TV set - once you are a member we will show you how!


text:
Mike's practice also includes serving as outside general counsel for a number of his clients. He also serves as a member of the Board of Directors or in other corporate positions for many clients. Nothing gives Mike greater satisfaction as a lawyer than to become known as a trusted advisor to those clients.
Mike currently serves as a member of the firm's Management Committee that is charged with the responsibility of focusing on the strategic planning and overseeing the day-to-day administration of the firm. He has been recognized at the highest ranking, Band 1, in the area of Labor and Employment by Chambers USA: America's Guide to Leading Lawyers in Business and designated Best Lawyers' "2016 Lawyer of the Year" in Employment Law—Management in Cleveland. Mike is continuously named to The Best Lawyers in America and the Ohio Super Lawyers list.


text:
of occasions. The abuse had stopped only when the abuser went on transfer after a few months. The patient had then forgotten about the incidents.
When she was 10-11 years of age she used to wake up in her sleep feeling frightened and found she was sweating, but did not realize why. This too had stopped after some time.
Around the age of 15 years, in the science class, the male and female reproductive systems had been discussed. She felt anxious for no apparent reason and soon after that she began to develop the episodes of loss of consciousness. She had taken treatment from several local hospitals without any improvement.
When she was 16 yrs of age a young man who was in the army had started showing an interest in her. The parents have not objected and he had started visiting her. As his intentions became clearer and he started talking about marriage, her episodes of loss of consciousness became more frequent and it was at this point that the mother brought her for treatment.
The connection between the sexual abuse and her present state of mind was made by some comments she made to the effect that she felt worthless and not good and that she deserved to suffer.
Therapy consisted of bringing this issue out into the open, for she was unable to even think about it, without having an episode of loss of consciousness. Over a period of 6 weeks she started talking, and we were able to obtain the details given in the history. A major issue that had to be dealt with was guilt. After the first couple of occasions she had liked and even welcomed the experiences and this she found extremely difficult to cope with. The other issue was her fear that she may not be a virgin. When the therapist initially suggested that she could get herself examined by a Gynaecologist she refused. Later during the course of therapy patient herself
requested an examination. Following examination by a gynaecologist, when she was informed that she was still a virgin she began to recover. Over a period of 2-3 months she stopped getting episodes of loss of consciousness and gained some awareness about her problem.
This patient started having problems at the age of 15 yrs when she learnt about reproduction in the science class. Only then did she realize that what happened to her was not something that happened to little girls regularly. The impact of this realization had invoked fear, but she was unable to talk about it or clarify anything. Her fear was then converted to episodes of loss of consciousness, which enabled her to escape from the unpleasant thoughts. Such episodes of loss of consciousness are known as conversion seizures. With the entry of the suitor she would have felt more threatened because she then had to face issues like marriage, close relationship with a man and the problem as to whether she was still a virgin.
As she felt very threatened to talk, therapy consisted of transposing her own problem to another little girl (X). This is a technique called alienation which is used in such instances to enable a patient to look at the issues involved with empathy, without identifying too deeply with the incidents. What ensued in this discussion was that X was a little girl who was totally unaware that she was doing something wrong and if so was she immoral or bad to feel pleasure. Cultural values, the issue of virginity as well as other moral and ethical issues were discussed. Confirmation that she was still a virgin greatly helped her recovery. She recovered from the episodes of loss of consciousness gradually over a period of 3 months. Her reaction to the abuser was to trace and confront him, which she later decided was not very wise. Her mother who was informed of these happenings was very supportive.


text:
Get technical information and updates from our blog!
Dow Corning Silicone Sealants will be rebranded to DOWSIL™
Dear Customers and Partners, Due to the acquisition of Dow Corning by Dow Chemical Co. in year 2015, there have been numerous changes to the Dow Corning brand. After a two-year transition, all Dow Corning products will now be under Dow Performance Silicones. Dow...read more
Wired Glass – Safety Considerations
Wired Glass Wired glass is made up of criscrossed wires of diamond or squares inside the glass. They are generally used in fire-exit doors and sometimes even glass for shopfronts or even windows. Wired Glass as a Safety Glass After being considering as a safety...read more
Why Silicone Sealants are Better than Organic Sealants in Exterior Applications
We have so many encounters from people who are very eager to use the cheapest material for their projects. In selecting the sealant to use for their projects, some are very eager to buy an organic sealant due to its attractive pricing. However, sealants play a major...read more
Purpose of Heat Soak Test
In our article, Spontaneous Breakage and Its Causes, we understand that the nickel sulfide (NiS) content present in tempered glass might cause it break spontaneously. One way to minimize spontaneous breakage on-site is to let the tempered glass product undergo a Heat...read more
Spontaneous Breakage and Its Causes
What is Spontaneous Breakage? Sometimes, after installation of tempered glass, it just breaks by itself without any exact cause. There are instances due to heavy wind load subject onto the glass, the glass will exhibit deflection on its center. Due to this deflection,...read more
Sealant Curing Systems
The Current Situation In the glass and aluminum industry, as far as sealant application is concerned, many are familiar with the acetoxy cure of sealant. This type of sealant gives off the vinegar smell when applied. However, when we look at the substrates or the type...read more


text:
So you're curious about me? Here are some things you need to know.
I'm a creative, outgoing, romantic, straight forward kinda girl. You think it, I blurt it out. I live in the Netherlands with my boyfriend and my two cats (Fee & Midas).
I'm not blogging full time (sadly). I'm actually a teacher. I teach German in middle school.
I love fashion, and I'm constantly on You-Tube, Pinterest and Instagram looking for inspiration. I love to go shopping.
When I'm not working/blogging/surfing/shopping, I'm probably on stage singing my heart out. Singing is a big (or should I say vast) part of my life. I could't live without it. You'll find more on my Facebook page or on the page of my vocal group Angels Rule.
I love to travel, go to restaurants, see a movie and meet up with friends.
But I also love being home, chill on my enormous couch, sob over a good romantic movie, Netflix all night ("YES! I'm still watching") and listen to music.
I like taking long walks, preferably om my own. I put on my headphones, press play and start walking. It's a great way to clear the mind and get new ideas. And it's a good work out as well.
I'm kind of a gadget freak (so help me God).
So now you got to know me. Thank you so much for reading. Now go and explore my blog! Have fun.
Xoxo Marlies


text:
Naucalpan, State of Mexico — The Attorney General of the State of Mexico says they are investigating the murder of man who appeared suspended from the base of a vehicular bridge on the Chamapa -Lechería highway Tuesday morning.
The victim, who they say is between 40 and 45 years old, was removed from the bridge by firefighters from the municipality of Naucalpan.
He was discovered by passing motorists Tuesday morning. It was the public who called state police, notifying them a body was hanging from beams under the bridge.
According to first investigative reports, there is no clue as to hung the man from the bridge. He had identification so police are notifying the family.


text:
Lots & Land-Other
- $42,000 price
- 20190478 mls id
A 3.21 acre parcel with a long roughed-in driveway leading to a secluded building site. Access is off a quiet back road just minutes from Germantown's bustling hamlet. This mostly wooded parcel has quiet clearings near the back of the parcel that make a perfect building site for your country dream house. May be combined with the neighboring 2 acre parcel to provide a larger, more private lot. Please don't drive down the path without 4WD.
- Site Link
- Style Other Style
Related Listings
Land -Single Family Acreage
11 Pictures
Great location to build your dream house. Situated just east of the Germantown hamlet, this level, two-acre lot is a build site just waiting for the right buyer. Surrounded by farmland, and with nice woods on the parcel, you can enjoy the best of country living while maintaining a sense of privacy...
Courtesy of: Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty
Office Phone: +18458764535
Listing Agent: Joel Craig
Updated: 27th May, 2019 7:10 AM.
3 Roundtop #3 Rd Germantown, NY


text:
How to create a plan for emergencies
Written by Ashley Grossman, Social Media Manager for The Salvation Army Northern Division
We believe preparedness is the first step to keeping your family safe. The time to prepare for a disaster isn't when a storm begins to grow; the time to prepare is now (download our emergency planning document). Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so it's important to know what could happen in your area and carefully create your safety plan. The first step is easy– it begins by asking questions and writing down vital information to build a communications plan.
Establish a Communications Plan
- Make sure you and your family members have each other's phone numbers.
- Record school and workplace names, addresses, and phone numbers.
- Discuss a communications procedure and answer the question "who will contact whom?" It's sometimes faster to send a text instead of calling as phone lines tend to become overloaded in times of disaster.
- Select known locations of where to go and meet in an emergency.
Create your Evacuation Plan
In some cases it will be necessary to talk about an evacuation plan with your family. In Minnesota and North Dakota, you may face fires or flooding. In the case of a fire, timing is everything. This is why planning ahead of time is vital for the safety of you and your family.
Here's what to do:
- Use your communication plan to establish how your will contact each other and where you will meet.
- To prepare for a fire, walk through each room in your home and identify at least two escape routes. These will be either a window or door. To include small children, have them draw a map of your home and label all doors, windows and fire alarms.
- Choose an outdoor meeting place, possibly what you selected in your communications plan.
- Make sure everyone in your household has the emergency phone number memorized. That way, anyone can call for help as soon as they are in a safe place.
- If there are family members with mobility limitations, like an infant or older adult, make sure someone is assigned to help them escape.
- Practice!
Now, we've made it easier than ever to prepare for an emergency situation. Simply, subscribe to our text list to receive bite-sized safety tips each month. Text SASAFETY to 51555 to join.
By joining our text list, you'll receive brief tips, checklists, and other relevant information that will help keep you and your family safe before a disaster strikes. You'll also learn where and how we're serving those who need help in the event of a large-scale disaster.


text:
Dr. Wei is a Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) surgical oncologist at the University Health Network. She is a Saskatchewan native and received her undergraduate (B. Sc. Chemistry) and M.D.C.M degrees from McGill University, her General Surgery fellowship from the University of Toronto, and her Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary fellowship from the Toronto General Hospital. In addition, she holds M. Sc. degrees in both Cell Biology and Clinical Epidemiology from the University of Toronto.
Dr Wei was appointed to the University Health Network (UHN) in 2004, where she is a Clinician-Scientist. She has an active practice in HBP oncology at the Toronto General Hospital and has spearheaded the development of an advanced laparoscopic HBP surgery program at UHN.
Dr Wei's research specialization is in the area of clinical outcomes following cancer surgery. Her active research projects include: establishment of a provincial registry of HPB surgical disease; clinical trials in the area of surgical management of multi-site colorectal metastases; and the development of quality improvement strategies for cancer surgery.
She is an affiliate scientist at the Toronto General Research Institute and is appointed as an Associate Professor of Surgery in the Departments of Surgery and Health Policy, Management and Evaluation. She is an active Scientist at the Zane Cohen Digestive Diseases Clinical Research Centre, Mount Sinai Hospital and a member of the Ontario Cancer Institutes, Clinical Research Unit.
Academic Focus:
Clinical outcomes following cancer surgery


text:
How to Keep Your Finger on the Business PulseFebruary 14, 2018
Current awareness
A rather fancy term which essentially involves keeping up to date with news and developments that are relevant to business and your particular niche. The reason it's so important is that without knowing what's happening and which new technologies are currently in development, you risk being left behind by the early implementers, and losing both the opportunity to win new business and information that could improve your productivity.
Primary sources
The sources you use for keeping up to date will vary according to your sector, but always start with your industry membership journals, website and social media feeds. These are at the core of an effective current awareness strategy because they will provide relevant information and news that is specific to your interests and curated by specialists in your field. They will have done a lot of the work for you, so take advantage of the knowledge professional bodies share and the insights into the future of your sector. Next, you want to keep abreast of business-related news in a more general sense, to keep you prepared for how markets are shifting or how events in the rest of the world could affect your business.
Complementary sources
The third level would be other journals and websites that cover your industry but are independently run. They can be useful for news your professional publication may have missed, information on closely related sectors and different opinions and approaches to the issues of the moment. Finally, it's a good idea to have a few general websites on your list such as presscave.com, that report on new and innovative products and services from around the world. These informal sites can be a rich source of knowledge and inspiration for your business development, complementing and building on what you learn from your core professional publications.
When you have your list of sources, make sure you have a plan for reading each source on a regular basis. You could diarise the publication dates of journals and fit in your online sources between those dates. Or you could set up news alerts, email lists and RSS feeds for the sites you want to keep reading. As you go through your sources, make sure you keep notes of items that are worth researching further and any developments that could assist you in running or promoting your business. You might find businesses or industry colleagues it would benefit you to make contact with, or projects that are looking for a company with your expertise. Make current awareness part of your working day, and you'll be able to lead the pack rather than trailing behind.


text:
We must mention the holiday ceramic mugs we designed for the festival. In order to make people happy and lively during the festival, we will design and manufacture ceramic festival mugs belonging to certain special festivals according to the characteristics of these festivals. Ceramic Hoilday...
It is especially designed for the festival according to the characteristics of these festivals in order to make people happy and lively to have a wonderful time.
A a complete ceramic enamel and applique production line together with the skilled workers make a low defect rate and good product color.Its color and pattern won't fade even under the sun.And it can bing a unparallel visual experience.
Every time the festival is approaching, the demand for holiday mugs will increase dramatically. People will buy large quantities of mugs with festive patterns and greetings, and match other holiday decorations to create a festive atmosphere.
For example, Christmas, we will draw Santa Claus, pine, deer on the mug to represent the Christmas sense. The color will also be dominated by red and green. In the New Year, we will draw fireworks, New Year greetings and other patterns on the mug. In addition, we will also design a family cup to meet the needs of the whole family.
We can provide customized mug service according to customers' holiday design pattern requirements, including ordinary mugs, color mugs, couple mugs, etc. We will also help customers design some festive elements to help customers make customizations as a reference.


text:
Professional Electronic Music Producer
- Skills
Techno, Electro, Dutch, Hip Hop, Rap, Trap, Dubstep, Drum & Bass, Deep House, Tech House, Minimal House
At Age Eleven, Best Batsman Never Thought That He Will Start Changing Theory Of Music Programing. OMMK Learned To Play The Keyboard As A Preteen He Was Already Composing And Producing Numerous Rock Songs In His Band's Own Studio.
As The Aughts Progressed, OMMK's Awareness Of Other Genres Widened, And In 2011 His Interest In Producing Electronic Music Was Piqued After Hearing The Foreign Artist Maarten Vorwerk & Showtek. With His Gift For Musicality And Background In Instrumentation, Composition And Production, The Move Into The Realm Of Electronic Dance Music Was Seamless.
Renowned For His Creative Style Of Arrangement And Upgradation In Each Music He Started Getting Weekends To Perform In Clubs, Private Parties & Festivals. Setting Up Romantic To Desi Thumka Songs Or To Electrifying Dance Music. A Musical Prodigy From The Start, OMMK Is Already A Powerhouse Beyond The Bdm (Bollywood Dance Music) Realm. His Originality And Momentum Will Unquestionably Propel Him Into The Ranks Of Superstars.


text:
Treat yourself to a nice gift at my Gift Store. Features many different type of fun and useful items from Clothing to Drink Mugs, Clocks to Mouse Pads. Even a sticker or two as well as Holiday Decorations. Have fun shopping while supporting Uduboy Music.
Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version or update your Flash plugin.
a bit of a performance video
with Cathie Ryan and the Grand Rapids Symphony
Performances Highlighting: Schlagwerk Dual Cajon
a sample of my work in education
Dreamers of Our Future
Lego Drum Set - World Premier
Excerpt from "NY Banjo Summit" at the Egg
Minor Swing Edith264 from The Banjo Project on Vimeo.


text:
Lecture Times and Locations:
Mondays and Wednesdays
12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
141 McCone Hall
Office Hours:
11:00 am
253 Evans Hall
Note that I do not respond to student emails on the weekends.
"I really liked the expertise of the instructors and how they were authentic, open, and approachable"
—CCM474A Civic Advocacy
Marylhurst University, Spring 2012
"...a very engaging approach and encouraged students to be co-instructors"
—CCM 366E Intermediate Social Media
Marylhurst University, Spring 2012
Courses Taught
2017, Fall
Hollywood: The Place, the Fantasy, the Industry, Dr. Kathleen Moran. Graduate Student Instructor position. This course explores the intersection of geography, economics, and popular culture in 20th century Southern California.
2017, Spring
American Cultural Landscapes, 1990-Present, Acting Instructor. This course explores the relationship between landscape, the built environment, and American cultures.
2016, Fall
America at Play (American Studies 10), Dr. Christine Palmer. Graduate Student Instructor position. This course explores the relationship between American cultures and attitudes and activities of leisure.
2016, Spring
At Home in America (American Studies 10), Dr. Kathleen Moran and Dr. Christine Palmer. Graduate Student Instructor position. This course explores the representation and realities of the American home, including notions of domesticity, ownership, identity, and decline.
2015, Fall
Frontiers in American History and Culture (American Studies 10), Dr. Mark Brilliant and Dr. Christine Palmer. Graduate Student Instructor position. This course explores different notions of frontier in American history, including the 19th century wilderness, the suburbs, space, and the Internet.
2015, Spring
The Birth of Consumer Society (American Studies 101), Dr. Kathleen Moran. Graduate Student Instructor position. This course concentrates on the emergence of U.S. consumer society in the 1880-1914 period.
2014, Fall
American Cultural Landscapes: 1600-1900 (Geography 160), Dr. Paul Groth. Graduate Student Instructor position. This course was developed from that taught at Berkeley and Harvard in the 1960s and 1970s by J.B. Jackson
2014, Spring
American Cultural Landscapes: 1900-Present (American Studies 112), Dr. Paul Groth. Lead Graduate Student Instructor position. This course was developed from that taught at Berkeley and Harvard in the 1960s and 1970s by J.B. Jackson
2012, Winter
Civic Advocacy: Influencing Government for Positive Change (CCM 474A). A workshop on successful negotiation with public sector employees and public officials, using principles of applied conflict principles and linguistics.
2012, Winter
Intermediate Social Media (CCM 376E). A workshop on developing a digital presence that supports personal strategic communication goals.
Introduction to Social Media Communications: Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, & More (CCM 366E).
ABOUT the ADDENDUM
The Addendum is an occasional blog about cities, culture, books, writing, photography, and painting. Here is where I post my thoughts and reflections, updates about projects I am working on, and other original content.
The blog takes its name from small publications that were inserted into books with corrections, additions, and expansions, allowing a book to be updated without reprinting; The Addendum serves much the same function for this site.
For links and snippets of things I find interesting, see Tumblr or Twitter.
PUBLICATION: The Modern Streetcar: Transit or Time Machine?Fall 2013 It seems like every U.S. city has a modern streetcar project in the works. Are these meaningful additions to the transit landscape, or merely amusement rides for nostalgic tourists? The National Railway Historical Society gave an entire issue of the Bulletin to examine these issues.
Tag Archives: Transportation
Historic Preservation, Unusual Artifacts, and the Big Preservation Question
Historic preservation is difficult under even the most ideal conditions, but it is all the more difficult when the subject is—important or not—odd or obscure. Thus we have the case of the last dual gauge streetcar track in Portland. Its … Continue reading
Brushwork and big plans
Recently, I was notified of an exciting opportunity to further my education: I was accepted into a graduate program at the University of California Berkeley. I am very excited by this, and looking forward to it tremendously. However, this new … Continue reading
Getting to know dead people
Being a writer with a strong interest in the region's history, I find myself running across certain names with great repetition. It is hard, for example, not to read about the Ladds in Portland, or John McLoughlin in the pre-territory … Continue reading
Upcoming: Presentation on the Mount Tabor streetcar line
Interested in the past, present, and future of streetcars in Portland? Since late last year, the Architectural Heritage Center has been celebrating the city's streetcars, first with "Streetcars Build a City", an exhibit of streetcar artifacts, as well as with … Continue reading
2012 Ten Favorite Images
As 2012 rolls to a close, it's time once again to look back at the year's photography. I've been doing this for five years, so this is the sixth time for the review. The exercise is rather interesting for me, … Continue reading
Announcement: Presentation on railroad architecture in Portland!
Interested in architecture, the history of American expansion, the Gilded Age, or rail transportation? If so, consider yourself invited to attend Railroad Architecture and the Northwest: Economics, Ethos, and Culture, an educational program given by me at the Architectural Heritage … Continue reading
2011: Ten Best Images
It's almost the end of the year again, and with most of my photography is done, it is once again time to look back and pick out the ten best images of the year. "Best" is, of course, a rather … Continue reading
Review: Steam: An Enduring Legacy
Steam: An Enduring Legacy: The Railroad Photographs of Joel Jensen By Joel Jensen. Essays by John Gruber and Scott Lothes, Afterward by Jeff Brouws. W. W. Norton & Company, 500 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10110; wwnorton.com; 11.9 x 11.1 … Continue reading
Another new assignment
As a writer, This year has been a rather busy one for me, and now there's yet another assignment to add to the mix. Effective with the August issue, I am now a columnist for Railfan & Railroad magazine. Titled … Continue reading
Recent publications update
Fresh from the post and the printers: the "Portland Switching District Project: An Overview" in the National Railroad Historical Society Bulletin It's been a busy spring, and there's a few more publications to add to the list. First up: "The … Continue reading


text:
What are you going to do to ensure you have enough income when you retire? For many people, the answer to financial security can be found by purchasing an annuity from a financially sound and well established insurance company. An annuity can provide a stream of income over a period of time. There are many different types of annuity products available and those different products are offered by a large number of insurance companies. If you are looking for a guaranteed return on your safe money, as well as the opportunity for additional returns when the stock market does well, the most suitable type of annuity may be a fixed index annuity or Hybrid Annuity.
What is a fixed index annuity?
A fixed index annuity is like an ordinary deferred annuity in that it will provide you with a series of periodic payments at a future date. Just like an ordinary deferred annuity, there are two parts to a fixed index annuity.
- Accumulation phase - This is the period of time that starts when you purchase an annuity and the date when you begin to take distributions. During the accumulation period, the annuity provider invests the money you gave them to earn a return. The accumulation period varies in length depending upon the terms of the contract.
- Annuitization phase (payout) - This is the point immediately after the accumulation phase when you start to receive regular payments from your annuity. Depending upon how your annuity is set up, you may receive payments for a period such as the next 10 years or you may receive payments for the rest of your life. The amount you will receive each month or other specified period of time depends on a number of factors including the size of the annuity, the duration of the accumulation phase, and your life expectancy from the time you start receiving a payout.
A fixed index annuity is a hybrid annuity. It combines the best features from immediate income annuities (guaranteed income) with the best features of variable annuities (growth potential). Unlike an immediate income annuity that specifies the exact amount you will receive when you start the annuitization phase, a fixed index annuity provides a guaranteed minimum payout that can increase during the accumulation phase. It is linked to an index such as the S&P 500 and when the stock market (equities) does well in a given year, you earn a higher rate of interest based on the return of the index. Although there are a number of different indexes an annuity can be linked to, when it is linked to the S&P 500 or other stock market index, it is commonly referred to as an equity index annuity.
Key features of an equity index annuity
- You are guaranteed a minimum annual rate of return
- You can earn an additional rate of return when the stock market goes up
- You never lose principal if the stock market goes down (unlike a variable annuity)
- You can set it up so you will receive a stream of income for the rest of your life
In return for the guarantee that you will never lose any of your principal in a year when the stock market goes down, you do not get to fully participate in all of the gains in the stock market in an up year. For clients who do not want to risk losing any of their safe money, this protection against loss is well worth the sacrifice of some potential gains.
How much risk are you willing to assume?
When you buy a house, you can get a fixed-rate mortgage where you know exactly how much your principal and interest payment will be every month. If you select an adjustable mortgage, you have less certainty over what your monthly payment will be in the future. If interest rates do not change, you win. If they go up, you have to pay more each month and you lose your gamble.
As you get older and closer to retirement, or when you are retired, your risk tolerance will be less that when you were younger. You probably will want more certainty in your life and your financial goals will change from accumulating wealth to receiving steady income.
We can help you get the best hybrid annuity
At Advanced Capital Management, Inc., we take great personal pleasure in helping each and every one of our clients get the best hybrid annuity that will provide the safe and secure income that is needed to live a comfortable retirement. Our knowledgeable and experienced representatives will be happy to take all the time in the world to make sure you understand all aspects of any annuity you may consider purchasing.
Please click on the orange button to the right to get a no-obligation quote on an annuity that you may be considering. At Advanced Capital Management, money matters, but our clients matter more.


text:
A minimal Art Deco-style light, the Aballs Pendant lamp features a metallic pearl-finish, and a cylindrical holder with a white glass diffuser. The white sphere of the lamp offers diffused ambient lighting that effortlessly enhances your interiors.
Also available in Gold and in 3 configurable sizes.
Share this product
Product Specifications
Product material
Metal & Glass
More info
Bulb Holder: LED
Delivery Information
Shipping Time
- 5 to 7 working days for ready products
- 4 to 6 weeks for Made To Order items
- Made to order items cannot be returned or exchanged
- Returns accepted within 7 days of delivery in case of damaged goods
Shipping Policy
- Shipping within India is without any extra charges
- International Orders:
- Shipping costs may vary depending on volume of item purchased, as well as method and location of delivery
- To obtain a shipping quote, click on Request More Information and provide us your details. Within 48 hours, you will receive a shipping quote via email for your approval.
- International Orders are shipped on a DDU (Delivery Duty Unpaid) basis
- Customs duties may apply to international purchases
The Maker
Jainsons Emporio
One of the largest purveyors of modern and contemporary lighting, Jainsons Emporio was established in 1979. Committed towards providing impeccable craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology driven products, their vast collection also includes a blend of vintage, time-honoured designs reproduced to contemporary creations. Designed by experts in the industry or rooted from reputed manufacturers from countries like Spain, China, Italy, Czech Republic, and Germany, Jainsons Emporio furnishes its clients with state-of-the-art lighting, catering to architectural, industrial, or residential projects.View more details


text:
Your iPhone can vibrate in a lot of different situations. It might vibrate because the phone is ringing, or because you have put your phone on silent. It might also vibrate when you receive certain types of notifications, or if some kind of emergency occurs.
But you may prefer that your iPhone not vibrate at all. While you can disable most of the vibration options separately, it is easy to forget one, or have difficulty locating a specific vibration setting. Fortunately there is also a setting that you can use to turn off all of the iPhone's vibration with one switch. Our guide below will show you where to find this setting and turn it off.
How to Completely Turn Off Vibration on the iPhone 7
The steps in this article were performed on an iPhone 7 Plus, in iOS 10.3.1. This tutorial will show you how to turn off all of the vibration on the device. This includes any vibration associated with emergency disaster alerts.
Step 1: Touch the Settings icon.
Step 2: Select the General option.
Step 3: Tap the Accessibility button.
Step 4: Scroll down and touch the Vibration option.
Step 5: Tap the button to the right of Vibration to turn it off. You will know that it is disabled when there is no green shading around the button. I have disabled all of the vibration on the iPhone in the picture below.
If you don't want to disable all of the vibration capabilities on your iPhone, then you might prefer to just turn off some of the vibration options. For example you can turn off the option that causes your iPhone to vibrate when it rings.


text:
Asking Price: $350,000 USD (Negotiable)
In the center of the old town, 50 m from the sea, is situated this building with great possibilities of development and profit-making. It's a 3 floor building. In the basement there is a restaurant (good conditions, functional till '98.)with bar and 2 terrace's (160 m2). Every floor has 130 m2 - ideal for turistic apartments. All together - 550 m2 NETTO.
Your Email: (will not be stored, we will never send you unwanted emails) Your Phone: Your Comments:
Your Phone: Your Comments:
Your Comments:


text:
As independent mortgage advisers we are not tied to any one provider and have access to products from the whole of the market. This gives us the freedom to put our client's interests first and tobuild relationships with integrity, knowledge and professional excellence. In addition to our mortgage services as professional insurance advisers we offer guidance on the many different insurance contracts available for today's discerning customers.
The Chancellor has announced that first-time buyers will receive a helping hand onto the property ladder through the introduction of a new Help-to-Buy ISA. According to The Chancellor, the new schemeintends to "tackle two of the biggest challenges facing first-time buyers: low interest rates on savings and the high deposits required by the banks to secure a mortgage". The scheme will see savers benefiting from a 25% top-up on monthly savings of up to £200.
We are a team of experienced, qualified Independent Financial Advisers based in St Albans, Hertfordshire, providing specialist bespoke advice to individuals and corporate clients. We provide holisticfinancial advice in a clear and transparent way to meet life's challenges in today's constantly changing economic environment, priding ourselves on our friendly and professional approach building value and relationships with our clients.
At nhance our clients' needs are our number one priority. We aim to provide tailor-made, creative solutions to many of today's financial issues, be they pension, investment, estate planning, taxissues, protection or mortgage related. Our company has always been 'advice driven' and since inception we have focused on building a team of qualified advisers who work together to create an enhanced level of service.
These days it's more important than ever to obtain independent mortgage advice to ensure you get the best UK home mortgage deal. The Independent Mortgage Advice bureau provide financial mortgageadvice to home owners who are seeking the best variable rate mortgage or a flexible low interest rate mortgage. You will find Independent Mortgage Advice branches in Hertfordshire, London, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and the West Midlands.
When it came to the daunting task of purchasing a flat I was confronted with a heap of information and a struggle to find a trustworthy broker to help - not one with an agenda at an estate agents orbank. With over 20 years experience in banking and the mortgage broking sector, Stuart established Lonsdale Mortgages Ltd in 2006 to combine his vast experience dealing with lenders, with an independent stance to provide the best solution for clients looking for that next, important step.
Provider of mortgage finance, secured loans, bridging finance and life insurance. We can also arrange commercial finance and any other areas of personal financing that may be required.


text:
The Advance Tabco SLAG-180-X work table's undershelf provides a space for storing necessary equipment in a convenient area. Stainless steel is used to construct this table, making it durable and easy to clean. It is all TIG welded to add structure and stability. The welded areas are polished to match the adjacent areas, helping maintain the table's professional look. With the adjustable bullet feet, the Advance Tabco SLAG-180-X work table can be used on uneven floors. The rolled front rim is designed to eliminate sharp edges for comfort and safety. It can be placed against walls and other surfaces since it has square edges.
Product Details
- Space for storing necessary equipment on the undershelf
- Stainless steel construction is easy to clean and minor damage resistant
- Structure and stability provided by the all TIG welded table
- Exposed welded surfaces are polished to match other surfaces
- 15⁄8-in. top has a rolled rim to eliminate sharp edges
- Square edges line up with walls and other surfaces for ideal work flow
- Lifted off the ground with (4) 15⁄8-in. dia. tubular steel legs
- Stabilizes on uneven flooring situations with the 1-in. adjustable bullet feet
- Overall Dimensions: 30 in. L x 18 in. W x 351⁄2 in. H
- NSF certified
- Made in the U.S.
Product Features
Work Table, 30"W x 18"D, 16 gauge 430 series stainless steel top, 18 gauge adjustable stainless steel undershelf, stainless steel legs & adjustable bullet feet, NSF
*The warranty will not be honored for residential or non-commercial use of any Commercial Equipment.
Advance Tabco SLAG-180 SpecificationsPDF Spec Sheet
|Advance Tabco
|Length (in)
|Table Top Steel Gauge
|Flat Top
|Depth (in)
|Leg Type
|Stainless Steel
|Undershelf Material
|Stainless Steel
|Top Material
|430-Series Stainless
|Work Table
|Product Type
|Commercial Work Tables & Stations


text:
A pilot survey of deepwater coral/sponge assemblages and their susceptibility to fishing/harvest impacts at the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary (OCNMS) : cruise report : NOAA ship McArthur II cruise AR-04-04, Leg 2 (June 1-12, 2004)
Published Date:2005
Personal Authors:
Corporate Authors:
Description:"The offshore shelf and canyon habitats of the OCNMS (Fig. 1) are areas of high primary productivity and biodiversity that support extensive groundfish fisheries. Recent acoustic surveys conducted in these waters have indicated the presence of hard-bottom substrates believed to harbor unique deep-sea coral and sponge assemblages. Such fauna are often associated with shallow tropical waters, however an increasing number of studies around the world have recorded them in deeper, cold-water habitats in both northern and southern latitudes. These habitats are of tremendous value as sites of recruitment for commercially important fishes. Yet, ironically, studies have shown how the gear used in offshore demersal fishing, as well as other commercial operations on the seafloor, can cause severe physical disturbances to resident benthic fauna. Due to their exposed structure, slow growth and recruitment rates, and long life spans, deep-sea corals and sponges may be especially vulnerable to such disturbances, requiring very long periods to recover. Potential effects of fishing and other commercial operations in such critical habitats, and the need to define appropriate strategies for the protection of resources, have been identified as a high-priority management issue for the sanctuary"--Introduction.
Document Type:
Place as Subject:
Supporting Files:No Additional Files
No Related Documents.
You May Also Like:


text:
Naples Pest Control Services
Hours of service: Mon-Fri. 7am-5pm
We're a local Naples Florida pest control company serving Collier & Lee Counties. Our pest control services include:
Lawn Pest Management in Collier County
Do you have spiders, fleas and ticks, fire ants or wasps in your Naples area yard? No problem! Our lawn pest treatments and exterior insect control including ant/roach extermination and mosquito control works! Service available from Collier to Southern Lee County; Marco Island to Estero, FL.
Naples Area Pest Control Experts
Home Pest Control – We're experts based in Naples and our pest control service area includes Collier and Lee County in Southwest Florida. Call us for more info. 239-435-0196
Mosquito Control – Summer barbeque time but too many skeeters? Our Mosquito control service will keep mosquitoes off your guest list and out of your back yard.
Ant Control – We offer ant extermination services in the Naples area of Southwest Florida including Ave Maria, North Naples, Marco Island, Bonita Springs and Estero.
Roach Control – Are you experiencing a cockroach infestation where you're seeing more than one random bug now and then? We're experts in SWFL roach extermination.
Spider Control – Professional spider control services in Collier and Lee Counties of Southwest FL, our spider control service is available from Marco to Estero. More services.
Home of the Small Game Hunters
We help keep your beautiful Naples lawn, shrubs & palms healthy and pest free with our expert lawn fertilization service and landscape pest treatments. Call to get a lawn care quote for your home, business or homeowners association.
Free Pest Control Service Estimates
Naples Pest Control Coupon Good Until 5/31/19
Call (239) 435-0196 to talk with our SWFL pest control experts. Get 20% off your initial service with a signed service agreement. Show this coupon to our tech…read more
We're Pest Control Experts in Naples FL!
We have 15+ years of experience in Naples area residential, commercial and landscape pest control. We employ professional technicians who will expertlyread more
Naples Landscape Problems: Pygmy Date Palm with Red Date Scale
We at Premier Pest Management have come across a problem which is attacking Pygmy Date Palms here in the Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero and other parts of Florida.read more


text:
Newcastle United were in the headlines in today's newspapers – with players linked to signing for them as well as leaving St James's Park.
It's been a busy week on the transfer front for the Magpies, with Steve McClaren looking to tie up a deal for Chancel Mbemba subject to visa issues.
But today's papers also had a number of other Newcastle-related stories, including talk of a bid for Manchester United's Geordie midfielder Michael Carrick.
That one sounds far-fetched, however, given the Wallsend-born star is 33 and Newcastle aren't looking to sign anyone over the age of 27.
Here's a rundown of the main NUFC stories:
Newcastle United contacted Bordeaux about the availability of 22-year-old Uruguay forward Diego Rolan, club president Jean-Louis Triaud has revealed. (Goal.com)
Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew is hopeful of adding his former Newcastle captain Fabricio Coloccini, 33, to his squad at Selhurst Park. (Sunday People)
Spurs have not made an offer for Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko, which could prompt Liverpool to move for the 25-year-old France international. (Daily Star Sunday)
Manchester United have rejected approaches from Newcastle and Inter Milan for 33-year-old England midfielder Michael Carrick. (Sunday People)


text:
>I left off on my previous post as we departed from Massimo's leather shop for lunch. Massimo recommended a nice local place near the store, but the line was too long and the prices much higher than the 2 euro paninis we saw at pasticceria/bars, so we decided to grab something on our way to Santa Croce. On our way to Santa Croce, we passed bythis hilarious juggling shop. I was quite disappointed that it was closed because I am sure that I would have found the perfect ridiculous gift for Husband inside. Oh well.
Incidentally, Florence was covered with graffit, which surprised us. Some of the graffiti was interesting, like this stencil,but most of it was just scrawl. (Rome was even worse. The subway trains were covered from top to bottom on the outside with graffiti. It reminded me a lot of New York in the 1970s. I didn't get any pictures, but it definitely was very Warriors.)
After Santa Croce, which was annoyingly covered with scaffolding due to renovations, we went to Vivoli, an AMAZING gelateria a feew blocks away. They even let you sit at a table in their cute little shop and eat your gelato for no extra charge, which is very unusual for Europe. Most places charge a euro or two if you want to eat there, even gelaterias. Needless to say, it was our favorite gelateria, although Perche No came very close. (Perche no was just a store front with no tables at all.)
We took some back streets to get from Vivoli to the museum which housed art works from Il Duomo. On the way, we passed an awesome wood shop that sold very cool toys.
After the wood shop, it started raining a bit and we had a hard time finding the stupid Duomo museum because our guidebooks neglected to mention that the actual church that the dome is attached to is called Santa Fiore, and incorrectly called the museum Museo dell'Opera del Duomo. We must have walked buy the Museo dell'Opera del Santa Fiore a zillion times before we went inside and stupidly asked them where the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo was. "You're in it," they said and stared at us as if we were severaly mentally incapacitated.
I was very excited about this museum because it was supposed to have the "finger" of St. John the Baptist. Before I got to that treasure, however, I saw some "warm up" relics. (Well, I am calling them "warm ups" since they prepped us for the big ticket items.) Unfortunately, two of those relics were behind a temporary wall erected for another exhibit (I ranted about this before, but it still infuriates me), so I did not get a good picture of the awesome jaw bone I saw when I wedged myself behind the wall. The other pictures of relics we saw came out a bit better.I have no idea what was in this reliquary because I never got far enough behind the wall to see the front of it, but it is pretty.This reliquary was not covered by a temporary wall, but I didn't really see anything inside. FDH swore she saw the outline of a fingernail, though. A security guard came by and started messing with another object, so I asked if St. John's finger was inside. The lady from the admissions desk also entered the room and we had a small discussion about relics, but they were not sure if that was the finger or not. They seemed very amused by my enthusiasm over the subject.
On the staircase leading to the second floor of the museum is an unfinished Pieta by Michelangleo. It was carved out of a bad block of marble, and a big crack appeared, plus Jesus's leg fell off, so he stopped working on it. I took a picture of the figure of Mary Magdalene in the statue.If someone can explain to me why she seems to have the face of an absorbed twin on her head, I would be very greatful. The second head totally freaks me out.
Anyway, the "finger" of St. John turned out to be on the second floor and very clearly marked among some other interesting relics. I read in Magnificent Corpses that at some point in the 15th or 16th century, the pope decreed that all churches were required to have at least one relic. As a result, dead saints were chopped up left and right and sent all over Europe. I think this reliquary is a good example of what happened when churches got more than one relic.The less special saints get no place of honor, but are thrown in with others; there's a whole bunch of different pieces from different saints displayed inside.
On the other hand, a bone from St. Giovanni (good old St. John in English) warrants its own reliquary.Finally, the "finger" of St. John:Personally, I don't believe that is St. John's finger (and I am not even sure it is a human finger), but I do think it is cool. After the relics at Museo dell'Opera del Santa Fiore, I was very much looking forward to seeing some others. I was not to be disappointed.


text:
A years-long study has revealed how predators hunt in the African wild, and what tactics their prey use to outmaneuver them. Continue reading
All posts by smbale
Black Panther cast talks power of fashion in New York
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (FEBRUARY 12, 2018) (REUTERS) – Marvel Studios transported New York fashionistas on Monday (February 13) to the mythical African nation of Wakanda where its highly-anticipated Superhero movie "Black Panther" takes place. Continue reading
South Africa's ANC decides to remove Jacob Zuma: source
A senior source in South Africa's African National Congress party says its executive committee decided to "recall," or remove, President Jacob Zuma as head of state. Ryan Brooks reports. Continue reading
Dennis Edwards, a former lead singer of The Temptations, dies at 74
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES (FEBRUARY 10, 2013) (UNRESTRICTED POOL) – Grammy-winner Dennis Edwards, who performed lead vocals for some of the chart-topping Motown singles recorded by The Temptations in the 1960s and 1970s, has died at age 74, his manager said on Friday (February 2). Continue reading
Secret Service issues 'ATM jackpotting' alert
The U.S. Secret Service this week issued an alert to banks warning banks about an ATM exploit known called "jackpotting." Continue reading
Six time winner of the Australian Open, Roger Federer poses with trophy
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA (JANUARY 29, 2018) (AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION) – Roger Federer posed with his Australian Open trophy in Melbourne on Monday (January 29) after winning the title six times and clinching a very "special" 20th grand slam title. Continue reading
Fitness trackers reportedly revealing U.S. soldiers' information
Information about location and staffing of U.S. military bases around the world has been revealed by a fitness tracking company. Continue reading
Japan to punish hacked cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck
TOKYO, JAPAN (JANUARY 29, 2018) (REUTERS) – Japan's financial regulator plans to slap an administrative punishment on cyrptocurrency exchange operator Coincheck Inc on Monday (January 29), the top government spokesman said, after the firm lost 58 billion yen ($534 million) worth of NEM coins to hackers. Continue reading
On Grammys red carpet, white roses are the motif, women's equality the message
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (JANUARY 28, 2018) (REUTERS) – Even the most outrageous outfits of feathers, sequins or lace included a simple white rose at the Grammy Awards show's red carpet on Sunday (January 28) as the glitterati of the music world showed support for women's equality and freedom from sexual harassment. The roses – worn or held by both sexes on the red carpet outside New York's Madison Square Garden – were a sign of solidarity with the Time's Up movement, spreading from Hollywood to the music industry. Continue reading
S. Africa's Sowetans pay tribute to jazz legend Hugh Masekela
SOWETO, SOUTH AFRICA (JANUARY 28, 2018) (REUTERS) – Hundreds of South Africans from Soweto gathered on Sunday (January 28) for a memorial event paying tribute to the "father of South African jazz", Hugh Masekela who died from prostate cancer last week at the age of 78. Continue reading


text:
720908BG.PIT Lectures
So to become Krsna conscious, we require to understand three things only:
bhoktaram yajna-tapasam
suhrdam sarva-bhutanam
jnatva mam santim rcchati
Every one of us is trying to be happy, satisfied. That is the struggle for existence. But if we understand these three principles, that God is the supreme father, God is the supreme proprietor, God is the supreme friend, these three things, if you understand, then you become peaceful immediately. Immediately. You are seeking friends to get help, so many. But if we simply accept God, Krsna, as my friend, supreme friend, your friendship problem is solved. Similarly, if we accept God as the supreme proprietor, then our other problem is solved. Because we are falsely claiming proprietorship of things which belong to God. By falsely claiming that "This land, this land of America, belongs to the Americans; the land of Africa belongs to the Africans." No. Every land belongs to God. We are different sons of God in different dresses. We have got right to enjoy the property of father, God, without infringing others' right. Just like in family, we live, so many brothers. So whatever father, mother gives us to eat we eat. We don't encroach upon others' plate. That is not civilized family. Similarly, if we become God conscious, Krsna conscious, then the whole problems of the world--sociolog y, religion, economic development, politics--everything will be solved. That's a fact.
Therefore we are trying to spread this Krsna consciousness movement for total benefit of the human society. We request the intelligent persons, especially the student community, to join this movement, to try to understand scientifically what is this movement. We have got many books, at least two dozen books, big, big, voluminous. So you can read them, you can try to understand this movement, and join with us.
Thank you very much. Hare Krsna.


text:
At the Relax Inn, you have a choice of lodging with either one king, one queen-sized bed or two full-sized beds.
Two family suites: each has 2 bedrooms (one king, two full-size), 2 TVs, 1 bath.
All rooms have cable TV, phones with free local calls, coffee maker, microwave, mini-fridge, and hair dryer. We have an on-site guest laundry; and an iron and ironing board is available upon request. We have limited pet-friendly accommodations (please ask).
Our location is within minutes of all restaurants, ATMs, galleries, shops, drug stores, liquor store, grocery stores – whatever you need for your vacation stay.
All major credit cards accepted
For same day reservations, please call


text: 3/28 Free Soccer Pick and More – We Are 32-14! Kenny Varner / March 28, 2017 7 Days of Soccer Picks ONLY $50 30 Days of Soccer Picks JUST $100 Follow me on Social Media! Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window)


text:
843 KB | 3 files | PDF
The decision to build out a data center is one of the biggest capital outlays your enterprise is ever likely to make. This research note will help you develop a total view of costs, requirements and risk for this massive undertaking.
IT Solutions Builder TOP IT RESOURCES TO MOVE YOUR BUSINESS FORWARD
Data Storage
IT Management
Searching our resource database to find your matches...
Info-Tech's products and services combine actionable insight and relevant advice with ready-to-use tools and templates that cover the full spectrum of IT concerns.All IT Downloads from Info-Tech Research Group» | Visit Info-Tech Research Group »
This checklist will help make sure you ask the important questions that will affect your colocation services and your eventual purchase decisions. ... More >>
The guidelines in this document include requirements on servers to mitigate the execution of malicious or corrupt BIOS code. ... More >>
This excerpt from chapter 2 deals with contracting for maintenance for both hardware and software purposes in the initial negotiation. ... More >>


text:
Today, we are treated to a new trailer of the Netflix Death Note movie, that was announced last year. Death Note is a well received anime/manga. Death Note is a written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata. The story is about Light Yagami who is a left-wing high school student who believes in dark justice he finds a random black notebook after school left on Earth by a clumsy Death God (Shinigami) called Ryuk.
The Death Note, possess supernatural abilities. The Death God (Shinigami) Ryuk grants the user unlimited ability to kill anyone whose name and known face is written inside the notebook. The series has three main characters: Light Yagami, L and Ryuk. Light Yagami is the main protagonist, L is a detective and deuteragonist who wants to discover the cause of the mysterious serial killer that is an unknown vigilante that goes by the Pseudonym "Kira".
Death Note has a theme of cleansing the world of evil, Light thinks of himself as a God amongst men, L is a quirky, weird intelligent detective who is called to take on the case since this is a National threat to Japan or in this case Seattle he must stopped.
The anime has been adapted several times in Asian movies and dramas, this is the first glimpse of Death Note in a Western Setting, that's why I think it has potential especially since it is a Netflix Original Film.
The film will be dark and have a hysteria setting. I'm so hyped for this movie let's go Death Note I watched the anime too so I pretty much know what goes down but I won't spoil it for people who have not seen the film just know it has a lot of blood, gore and action so be aware before watching the anime and eventually watching this film when it releases later on this year.
Written SCORPZ0001


text:
The Howling Review: Moonrise Kingdom
July 21, 2012 § Leave a comment
You Are Now Entering ChickChaw Territory
With sun drenched eyes & bronzed skin, I welcome the cool breeze upon my face. Summer is in full swing; the time is right for day dreaming & playing under warm, starlit nights. Like that glorious breeze, my thoughts float back to New Penzance. Wes Anderson's latest opus is the perfect ode to summer.
As our faithful Narrator explains the intricate geography of the charming island, I longed to walk its unpaved paths, look out from its lighthouses and of course, enter ChickChaw Territory. My sense of adventure stoked, I marvelled at every scene, and coveted that portable record player each bird costume with a very greedy gaze. Anderson's attention to detail is only rivaled by his immense imagination; from one big kid to another, I think he's aces.
From old cans of Tang, scout badges, saddle shoes & Francoise Hardy, this film made me long for camping trips with my Girl Guide troop. I must admit, I would have much rather preferred the company of Suzy & Sam.
Speaking of those two scene-stealers, I was thoroughly impressed with the debut performances of Kara Hayward & Jared Gilman. Anderson has an eye for spotting excellent, young ingenues {*ahem Jason Schwartzman} and these two definitely follow in the footsteps of one Max Fischer. My heart skipped a beat when he so pointedly asked her,
"No, I said, what kind of bird are you?"
"I'm a Raven"
I've asked myself the same question, but never had a smashing costume to match.
They were so mature.Regardless of having the vibe of a kids adventure flick, Moonrise was as sophisticated as any of Anderson's previous endeavors. The stories fueling the plot-line were heavy for this idyllic island; frolicking youngsters needn't worry about the woes of adult life. Sad Sally knew about her Mum & the Sheriff; their affair pushed this sensitive creature deeper into emotional despair. Poor Sam, upon discovering his escape from Khaki Scouts, his foster parents wanted nothing to do with him and cooly rejected him if he were to return. Throw in the looming concrete bunks of juvenile refuge and the determined Tilda Swinton known only as Social Services, I don't blame Sam for hatching an escape. My absolute favorite line was delivered by the incredible Edward Norton as Scout Master Randy,
"Jiminy Cricket! He flew the coop!"
I loved Sam's determination and cheered him over every cliff, through each ravine and over raging rivers. He was a true blue scout who had his wits about him, but remained a chivalrous gent presenting his lady wildflowers when they met in the middle. I will always remember him venturing off into the wilderness to Kaw-Liga
"He always wore his sunday feathers and held a tomahawk
The maiden wore her beads and braids and hoped someday he'd talk
Kaw-liga – a, too stubborn to ever show a sign
Because his heart was made of knotty pine."
This soundtrack, although not as eclectic as his other films, it did resonate the emotional landscape of New Penzance. Using ole Hank, the lovely Francoise {"My God Mother is French"}, and some Benjamin Britten, this soundtrack had a transportive quality; I appreciate what Anderson was striving for. I must admit, being set in 1965 and having the obvious youth in revolt, rebel yell themes, it would have been killer to have mixed in some rare gems of the Animals, Herman's Hermits, Sam the Sham, the Four Tops and the usual suspects, the Kinks, The Rolling Stones & the Beatles (who've made previous track listings).
Moonrise Kingdom is an absolute must-see for all those who are young at heart & bloom brightest under the summer sun. It was pure magic and a return to auteaur-style filmmaking which is a refreshing reprieve from the schlock being shilled by the movie biz. Each location, prop, hemline & fine detail showed immense care and forethought. Wrap them over a phenomenal cast, quick witted dialogue & one can immediately identify it as a Wes Anderson picture. Bravo!
So go back to the sunshine, jump on your bike and take a spin around Bellwoods or head down to the Queens Quay. Tune out your technology and turn onto nature. Get yer yeah-yeah's out, my Happy Howlers and y'all have an amazing summer! xo
P.S. Check out the inspired & gorgeous finds the chica's at Good Twin. Bad Twin found. Kudos!
Tagged: 1965, @KavitaHowls, Bellwoods, Benjamin Britten, ChickChaw Territory, Edward Norton, Francoise Hardy, Good Twin. Bad Twin, Hank Williams, Happy Howlers, Herman's Hermits, howling antiquity vintage, Jared Gilman, Jason Schwartzman, Juvenile Refuge, Kara Hayward, Kaw-Liga, Khaki Scouts, Max Fischer, Moonrise Kingdom, Moonrise Kingdom Soundtrack, New Penzance, Queens Quay, saddle shoes, Sam the Sham, Scout Master Randy Ward, Sheriff, Social Services, Summer Movies 2012, Tang, The Animals, The Beatles, The Four Tops, The Kinks, The Rolling Stones, Tilda Swinton, Toronto, Trinity Bellwoods, Wes Anderson


text:
It is the week before the big "Bachelor" Finale and fans all over are wondering who Ben will choose. I already know because I read the damn spoilers from that Reality Steve website. I like knowing ahead of time, and it helps me to analyze where things went wrong when I am pointing it out for people. It was really easy to tell that Ben would not choose Kacie B, especially because of the awkwardness with her parents. I couldn't imagine having strict parents like that. I would have been more of a rebel than I was, which could have been very bad.
We know that the final two gals are Courtney (throws up a little bit) and Lindzi. I am a complete Lindzi fan, and have been since day one. Her and Kacie were my faves by far. I really dislike Courtney because of the fake attitude and the cockiness that is associated with her. She is not the prettiest girl, and definitely didn't have the best body. Lindzi is way more compatible with him, but I don't think he sees it that way. Courtney is the spontaneous one and has been more focused on him since the beginning. She did come forth and apologize, but most likely that was because she felt she had to in order to save her relationship with Ben.
Who will Ben choose?
If I had to guess, I would guess Courtney. The show is getting huge ratings because of her, and they are letting her attend the "Women Tell All" episode, which is highly unusual. If he chooses Lindzi, I will be thrilled. He had such a connection with her and her family, and that was not there with Courtney's family.
What are your thoughts?


text:
Hola peeps! We are continuing our W2W Memorial Day series and today's look can be worn to a fab backyard bbq. Sure you could rock a tank with denim shorts and sandals but why not sass it up a bit! Crop tops are on trend this season and this cut-out one from H&M goes perfectly with a striped pencil skirt. Pair this 'fit with corked peep toe platforms and a bright bag and you are all set to turn heads. Enjoy!
I Am Fashion by sassiegirl featuring open-toe high heels