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Happy Monday, my little nerdlings! I hope y'all had a wonderful weekend! I wound up taking a day off yesterday for my sanity, and it was so needed. We wound up staying up till 10am both Saturday and Sunday because of my boyfriend's schedule, so sleeping all day was SO lovely. I, for some reason, sleep better during the day, it's so strange. I haven't slept that well in what feels like months. Maybe I just need to reset my sleep schedule every few weeks. Maybe.
Anywhooooooo, I've got a gorgeous gorgeous polish that's absolutely perfect for the upcoming season to share with you guys! Darlene of Sweet & Sour Lacquer reached out a few weeks back asking if I'd be available to swatch her March POTM (polish of the month) and y'all already know I was down as hell for it. I'm new to the brand, but I've been itching to try out her gorgeous creations since she launched. I don't even know why it's taken me so long. I have failed, my nerds. So hard.
So, here it is! March POTM is a delicate peachy coral creme with gold shimmer and a smattering of holo and holy wow, it's incredible. It pulls quite pink on me with how fair I am, but y'all need to check out photos of it on other swatchers – it seriously transforms based on your skin tone. For my photos, I did two thin coats, but it was almost opaque with one coat, and then topped it with Seche Vite.
Isn't it just to die for? It's such a juicy color, and absolutely perfect for spring!
I also decided to stamp over it for funsies because why not? I used Bundle Monster's black stamping polish that I recently ordered and holy shit. It smells awful AND stains. I had to cover my nose the whole time I was using it. Ugh. It works so well, but my goodness. That smell is disgusting. For the plate, I used hehe 027 from the Harry Potter collection.
Now that I see the full photos, I see where I mucked up the design a bit, but I still love how it turned out!
And now for the details! This polish will be available for purchase starting on March 3rd at midnight central over in the shop, which can be found here. Be sure to check out Sweet & Sour Lacquer on their other social media platforms, too! Darlene is a doll and is totally amazing about interacting with polish addicts like us!
While you're over at Darlene's shop, you should totally check out the tshirts she has made (and bundled with recent collections!), they're so damn cute! I may have to grab one or three. She also sent another polish for me to swatch, but I'll be sharing that in another post so this gorgeous coral has it's own time to shine, so keep an eye out for that!
And with that, I'm off for the evening! Thanks for reading loves!
***The nail polish mentioned in this post was was sent to me in exchange for an honest review and photos, which can be found above.***


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Tanner Glass Blog: Back in sessionby Tanner Glass / Vancouver Canucks
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My most recent experience with blogging is actually through my fiancé, who is looking at wedding blogs looking at photographers and videographers but that's really as far as my past experience goes with this medium. She's mostly done the looking but I've kind of been peeking over her shoulder to see what's going on. Maybe I'll look at some of those for inspiration as we get going here.
I had a fantastic summer so I'm going to talk a bit about that in my blogging debut. I went to South Africa for the World Cup for two weeks and that was an experience. I don't know if I could've stayed past that because any longer than that and it's too long to be away from North America and away from training. We went to four games during the tournament and they were a lot of fun.
The highlight of my trip, though, was when we got in the cage with the great white sharks. If you get a chance to do it, I highly recommend it – it was incredible.
We went to Robben Island, saw Nelson Mandel's cell and did the whole Robben Island tour. It was pretty amazing. One of the cool things from that experience is that all the tour guides are people who were incarcerated there at one point and he was really great and just had so many stories to tell.
They know things that only they could know so it was a privilege to get to hear those stories. He told us how there was different literature passed around among the inmates, little tricks they had to keep educating themselves, to keep up on the different people working for them on the outside.
That's what I took away from that the most is how they're able to keep up the resistance even inside the prison. Our tour guide was in there for 11 years and he was in the same cell block as Nelson Mandela so he actually knew him.
This was my first time to South Africa but I've been to Zambia and Botswana before. My fiancée Emily worked for a organization called Grassroots soccer doing aids education and prevention over there after college so I was lucky enough to get to visit her for a couple of weeks. We also went to Zanzibar, which is a small island off of Tanzania, it was the best place in Africa. I can't wait to go back but it's on the to do list. I went there in the summer of 2008 and I still think about going back there.
Summer was amazing but I'm ready for the season to start and being here, seeing everyone at camp, it's all starting up again so I'm excited. As far as camp goes, there's a lot of competition with a lot of good players here so it's not going to be an easy three days here.
I'm very happy to back in Penticton and to see some familiar faces and places. I played here for year with the Panthers in the BCHL and to be back in the rink definitely brings up a feeling a nostalgia.
I just saw Murray who was our equipment guy and jack-of-all trades, who's working with the Vees so I'm looking forward to saying hi to him. I remember everyday coming to the rink and knowing that you're going to get something good from Murray everyday. He's always so happy and pleasant and happy to see you. He was always rolling up to the rink everyday on his bike and giving us a big high five so that's memorable about him. I haven't seen him in a while so it's was nice to see a recognizable face.
But it's back to business and back on the ice in the morning. I feel like I'm ready but on the first day, you never feel like you're ready to get into the playoffs or anything but I feel good out there so hopefully I'll just continue to feel better beginning in the morning.
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However if we read the small print we would realise that fly-tipping also means Free-cycling where neighbours put their unwanted goods on their walls. Have you have a threatened note on your 'rubbish or fine from Lambeth Council recently ?
A neighbour did and wasn't happy. What makes happy neighbourhoods?
Follow up meeting due to take place regarding Windrush Square and surrounding roads. The meeting is due to be held on Wednesday 4th November 2015 at 1830, at Brixton Police Station. (Police Safer neighbourhood Team`)
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Epic Hero Classes
I've done a lot of thinking about the epic heroes in Clash of Lords II and the basis of what they do. I have come out with a system that categorizes heroes into three classes. Those classes are:
Damage, Support, Control
This class includes skills that do an extremely large amount of direct dmg or area of effect (AOE) dmg.
The support class includes skills that provide healing, buffing, or negative status clearing of allied heroes and mercenaries.
This class includes skills that debuff or apply status effects to enemy heroes.
Heroes have a major class and a minor class. The major class is their primary use and the minor being secondary and generally having a smaller effect. There are a couple exceptions to this where the major and minor are very close in strength. Also, not every hero is made even. Some are very good in their class while others not so much. The class lists below look primarily at the main skill and divine skill, with small consideration for insight and no consideration for aid skill.
Abyss Demon - SPT
Air Elite - DMG
Ambrosia - SPT / DMG
Arcane Caster - CNT / DMG
Arctic Lord - DMG
Berserker - DMG / CNT
Blitz Bomber - DMG
BlockHead - SPT
BullHead - DMG / CNT
Carol d'Belle - DMG / CNT
Chiron - DMG / SPT
Dark Rider - SPT
Demon Slayer - DMG / CNT
Djinni - DMG / CNT
Enchantress - SPT
Glory Priestess - SPT
Great Sage - CNT / DMG
Hydrasaur - SPT / CNT
Ironclad - DMG / CNT/SPT*
Landslide - CNT
Pan Goli - DMG / CNT
Pounder - DMG / CNT
Rath - CNT / DMG
Renee Ven - SPT
Sapphirix - DMG
Savage Chief - SPT / CNT **
Skull Mage - SPT
Toxic Shaman - SPT / CNT / DMG***
Wolvenfiend - Human: SPT / CNT Wolf: DMG / CNT
Won Ton - DMG / CNT
*Ironclad - His minor role is a mix between control and support. The control part is obvious with debuffs of the enemy but the support is only available through his divine by providing rage cost decrease and skill cooldown reset.
**Savage Chief is really the odd one out. His only supporting role is his divine in which he switches place with a friendly hero in order to take DMG. His divine also has a minor in control in that it taunts enemy heroes.
***Toxic Shaman: He is a jack of all trades, or should I say master of all trades. His skill provides multiple bonuses in one, healing allies, buffing allies, debuffing enemies and doing AOE DMG.
I can clarify any hero's classification if required but most a fairly self explanatory.
The ideal lineup is dependent on the game mode.
In most cases you will want the following majors for your lineup: DMG, DMG, SPT, CNT
The final hero slot major will depend on the strengths of your heroes and your general strategy. Generally having more than two of any major will cause your lineup to suffer. Three SPT may not provide enough DMG to get the job done or may not counter enemy heroes enough. Three CNT won't support potentially needed debuffs and may be well short on DMG. Three DMG may be countered easily by debuffs and enemy CNT.
SPT counters DMG / CNT. Healing aspect of SPT will obviously will counter DMG and removing status effects counters CNT.
CNT counters DMG / SPT. CNT counters DMG by applying stun or skill lock as well as debuffs to dmg, atk rate, etc. It can counter SPT by HP recovery reduction.
The countering of SPT over CNT or CNT over SPT depends on the timing, generally CNT will override SPT. Enchantress is the only hero that provides a full SPT override of CNT via her divine.
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Muhammad worked all his life with utmost sincerity for the well-being of his fellow men. He spent all his time, his resources, and his energies on guiding the ignorant people of Arabia to the light of Islam. He was busy day and night in his mission for the betterment of humanity and suffered at the hands of the very people whom he was endeavoring to save from the fire of Hell. He was worried about the plight of the people, who were living in complete ignorance and evil and did not know what was good or bad for themselves. He wanted to save them from a life of evil and misery and bring them to the ways of goodness and piety. Sometimes he felt sick and hurt at their bitter remarks and strong opposition but never lost hope or gave way. God often tried to comfort him on such occasions:
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How to play poker
We'll start broad with the common themes, but you should know there are key differences between the most popular poker formats for online gambling.The most popular formats are played using traditional playing cards. The aim of poker is to achieve the highest scoring hand, with a scoring system in place to dictate the ascending value of card combinations. Online betting typically takes place before the deal and then during betting rounds between players.
One-minute guide to Texas Hold'em poker rules
- Entry bets are made, with the player left of the dealer putting down a "small blind" amount. The player to the left of the small blind doubles it. That bet is the "big blind".
- An assigned dealer distributes two facedown cards to each player at the table.
- The preflop betting round calls for players to make a decision. You can either "fold" (exit the game), "raise" (double on the big blind bet) or "call" (meet the big blind amount).
- Four cards are dealt to the table. The first is a "burn card" (ignore that one), the other three are placed face up for use in your hand.
- Betting round
- Another card is dealt to the table
- Betting round
- The final card is dealt to the table
- The showdown is an online betting round that culminates with the best active hand winning the pot. Hands can be made up of your two cards plus any three from the middle.
Different types of poker
When you're gambling online, poker comes in many different formats. Here are some of the most popular you'll come upon:
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- Omaha
- No Limit
- Stud
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It takes a lot of playing to master how and when to bet when gambling online with poker. Odds fluctuate depending on the cards dealt, so you need to make calculations as the game progresses. In theory you up your odds of success by playing against weaker players ("fish"), but the unpredictability factor of less experienced opponents can sometimes work the other way in online betting.
Beginner's strategy
As with any online gambling, poker can be an expensive game if you don't know what you're doing. The best strategy for beginners is to play free games to get started, so you can master the rules and get comfortable with betting patterns.
Once you step up to real money online poker for gambling online, it's a good idea to stick with a basic format such as Texas Hold'em and play small stakes until you're ready for more. Tournaments are another great way to learn, with fast action and low buy-ins available.
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These sites offer excellent graphics and gameplay, lots of variety and a completely secure online environment for gambling online on poker in the UK.
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We've answered some frequently asked poker questions for you here…
How does online poker gambling work?
Cards are dealt virtually, and you place your online bets using commands on your device. Winnings are paid into your online casino account, which you must fund first to be able to play real cash games.
Where can I find good games?
The real money poker online gambling sites we've highlighted on this page are the best out there for UK players. They have the best games and the best variety of poker formats.
What variation is typically played?
Texas Hold'em is perhaps the most popular online poker gambling format at the moment. This format is the one you've probably seen most on live TV tournaments and in movies, and is one of the easiest to learn.
How is it different to live casino poker?
The biggest difference is you won't get the physical interaction of live poker when online gambling and betting. It's hard to bluff when you're playing online, although some new sites are incorporating technology that allows you to do just that.
Is it popular in the UK?
Online poker is extremely popular in the UK, with online betting on the game attracting thousands of players every day at the top sites in 2020.
How much can be won?
Anything from a few pence to potentially hundreds of thousands, depending on your stake levels and the games you play at a UK online betting site. Enter a big tournament and it may even qualify you for a major land-based tour event. In the past online players have gone on to win high-profile tournaments after qualifying at poker online gambling sites.
Is it fixed?
The sites we recommend operate to the highest standards of fairness. With licenses from the UK Gambling Commission, they guarantee all online betting and gambling is completely fair.
The question becomes, are you completely ready to play? If you are, get signed up at one of the sites listed and you'll be at the tables in minutes.


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Our December cover story, which came out last week, features three neighborhood-based nonprofits: Promise House, the North Texas Food Bank and AIDS Arms Inc.
That's just scratching the surface on the myriad nonprofits that call Oak Cliff or West Dallas home. If you're still looking for a worthy charity for your year-end giving. Here are even more suggestions, right here in the 'hood.
AIDS Services of Dallas
834 N. Marsalis
AIDS Services of Dallas provides independent living in small apartment communities for low-income HIV and AIDS patients, among other services. A $41 donation can pay for one night of housing.
AVANCE Dallas
2060 Singleton
AVANCE provides parenting education and support for families in at-risk communities. The West Dallas nonprofit helps with school readiness, literacy, ESL and increased parent involvement in schools.
This nonprofit startup aims to raise money for scholarships to high school graduates from DISD schools in Oak Cliff.
Bryan's House
Bryan's House started in the 1980s as a childcare center, school and respite care for kids with HIV and AIDS. Now that fewer children are born with HIV and AIDS, Bryan's House serves children with serious illnesses and special needs. They run early childhood education centers in West Dallas and Oak Cliff.
The Concilio
400 S. Zang
The Concilio helps families throughout North Texas in education and health. The Oak Cliff-based nonprofit has programs that encourage parent involvement in schools as well as initiatives to educate parents on childhood obesity and diabetes.
Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity
2800 N. Hampton
Habitat for Humanity helps make homeownership possible for low-income families. Since 1986, the nonprofit has built 1,400 houses in 25 Dallas neighborhoods.
Texans Can Academies
325 W. 12th
This Oak Cliff-based nonprofit operates 11 schools in Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio and Houston that help students, particularly those who have struggled in high school, obtain high school diplomas.
The Well Community
125 Sunset
This faith-based nonprofit, at Cliff Temple Baptist Church, is one of the few resources in Dallas County for low-income people with mental illness. They provide meals, fellowship, counseling, case management, employment assistance and housing.


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This game was not really a fresh idea, but I made it because the new iPhone 5 IS IN STOCK NOW! =D Sorry I didn't put the intro, but enjoy this game anyways! =D THIS GAME HAS BEEN UPDATED.
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I was a kid of the 80s. Ra-ra skirts, vinyl and cassette tapes, Fame and the A-Team on TV, Barry Bissell's Take 40 Australia on the radio…the music was awesome and the fashion was questionable. It was a great time to grow up.
The toys I played with were firm favourites – Strawberry Shortcake, Fashion Plates, Smurfs, Fisher Price classics, LEGO and my own little sewing machine to name a few.
Dolls never interested me. I loved watching Jem on TV but never longed for the doll. My ballerina Sindy doll was taken out for a twirl only on the odd occasion. For me, it was all about teddy bears.
That was until this red haired girl l arrived in my life:
Meet Cecilia April. With the Cabbage Patch Kid craze sweeping the world my Grandma and Aunty T decided to buy me a Cabbage Patch Kid for Christmas in 1985. Grandma and Aunty T were fantastic gift givers – putting lots of thought into what us kids would like and always coming up trumps with the coolest gifts.
Legend goes that my Grandma and Aunty T opened every Cabbage Patch Kid box and viewed every birth certificate in the Aherns toy department looking for the right doll. Not just one that looked good but one that had the perfect name to match.
Side note: years later I realised I had inherited this crazy gene after spending a good 15 minutes looking at rows of the same teddy bear at Harrods in London. I wanted to make sure I chose one with the best expression. Handy Hubby thought they all looked the same, stepped away slowly to leave me to my crazy ways and went downstairs to the food hall.
I was over the moon to "adopt" Cecilia April. She was my child. I took her everywhere. Mum even baked a cake and we had a party to celebrate her 1st birthday. Cue embarrassment in 3…2…1… (and be sure to appreciate my Mum's vinyl tablecloth on our kitchen table):
The following Christmas I got a huge surprise when I opened my gift from Grandma and Aunty T:
Enter Dudley Broderick. I clearly remember my eldest sister saying "Oh God, not another one". Grandma and Aunty T pulled the same stunt at Aherns again to find the perfect doll and name. I loved that they put so much effort and love into choosing him.
I was one lucky girl. I loved my "kids".
I can't pinpoint the exact moment I stopped playing with Cecilia and Dudley. At least they had each other to keep company whilst I went on with the business of growing up.
Today Cecilia and Dudley live at my parents' house. They don't get out much but did dress up and appear as surprise guests at my wedding. It was my Dad's "hilarious" way to embarrass me in front of family and friends. He told everyone I already had two children and presented them to Handy Hubby who was equally amused and mortified.
Cecilia and Dudley had a good night. They even got to sit at the bridal table. You have to admit, they've aged incredibly well.
My nieces played dress ups with them when they were younger but today, my own tornadoes only give them the occasional glance. Cecilia and Dudley don't enchant them as much as they did me. At least I have my wonderful memories of these gifts and the love that was put into giving them.
I'd love to see your gift memories photos. If you want to play along on Instagram, I'll be using the hashtag #mygiftmemories. There's plenty more 1980s gold to share!
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Remember the days of pink bathrooms, stiff plastic shower curtains, carpeted flooring?! and those floor to ceiling over the toilet storage containers?
Well, we have been working hard to remove some of these lovely features in our cottage bathroom.
The linoleum was an update from the original carpet (one of the first things we changed), but now it's time for that to go too.
We changed the sink, added wainscoting to cover up the horrific plastic base board that had been peeling off and attracting bugs! We (by most of the "wes" I mean my husband), installed a dual flush toilet, which has worked wonders for our septic.
Our last project was new tile and fixtures in the shower that we just completed this summer.
It's been a gradual process, since we have been doing it ourselves, but we are pleased with the more updated look and enjoying our new loo!


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New polling data from Reuters shows a surge in support for a far-reaching temporary ban on any Muslim entry to the United States.
In the wake of the terrorist attack in Orlando, 50 percent of likely voters now support a temporary halt on Muslim entry into the United States. Just 42 percent of likely voters oppose a temporary ban.
That suggested policy is a much harder line than the temporary ban on Muslim immigration, or the long-term ban on immigration from countries with a history of radical Islam, that have been proposed by GOP candidate Donald Trump.
The finding represents a 22-point swing since the beginning of the month. At the end of May, just 40 percent of likely voters supported a halt, while 54 percent opposed one.
The Reuters survey, it should be noted, is based on a rolling average over the last 5 days. Even though Tuesday's average shows a surge in support for a ban, most of the interviews on the question were conducted before the Orlando terrorist attacks. This suggests that support for the ban will rising over the coming days as more interviews conducted after news of the attack are included in the rolling average.
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European Stocks Based on Stock Prediction Algorithm: Returns up to 19.9% in 1 Month
European Stocks
This European Stocks forecast is part of the By Region Package, as one of I Know First's algorithmic trading tools. The full forecast includes daily predictions for a total of 20 best European stocks based on artificial intelligence with bullish and bearish signals:
- Top 10 European stocks for the long position
- Top 10 European stocks for the short position
Package Name: By Region – European Stocks
Recommended Positions: Long
Forecast Length: 1 Month (8/23/2020 – 9/23/2020)
I Know First Average: 2.66%
This By Region – European Stocks Package forecast had correctly predicted 7 out of 10 stock movements. The highest trade return came from AMS.S, at 19.9%. Other notable stocks were TL5.MC and CECG.DE with a return of 11.26% and 9.63%. The package had an overall average return of 2.66%, providing investors with a 4.18% premium over the Euronext 100 return of -1.52% during the period.
ams AG is an Austria-based company active in the semiconductors industry. It designs and produces integrated analog microchips and offers services and consulting in the areas of power management, sensors, sensor interfaces and mobile entertainment. The Company provides its products and services to customers in the communications, industrial, medical technology and automotive markets. The Company divides its activities into two business segments: Products and Foundry. The Products business segment consists of Consumer and Communications, Industry and Medical, as well as Automotive market areas and manufactures sensors, such as complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) sensors for environmental data. The Foundry business segment comprises the Full Service Foundry area that offers contract manufacture of analog integrated circuit (IC) technologies. The Company operates subsidiaries in Europe, the United States, Japan, India, China, Korea and the Philippines.
Algorithmic traders utilize these daily forecasts by the I Know First market prediction system as a tool to enhance portfolio performance, verify their own analysis and act on market opportunities faster. This forecast was sent to current I Know First subscribers.
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Algorithmic Stock Forecast: The table on the left is a stock forecast produced by I Know First's algorithm. Each day, subscribers receive forecasts for six different time horizons. Note that the top 10 stocks in the 1-month forecast may be different than those in the 1-year forecast. In the included table, only the relevant stocks have been included. The boxes are arranged according to their respective signal and predictability values (see below for detailed definitions). A green box represents a positive forecast, suggesting a long position, while a red represents a negative forecast, suggesting a short position.
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Entry to the BBA Management Specialist takes place at the end of your first year at U of T Mississauga. You need to successfully complete first year prerequisite courses in Management and Economics and have a satisfactory Cumulative Grade Point Average.
Prospective students should note that if you apply to the Management Stream in the admissions process and are admitted to U of T Mississauga, you receive priority in registration for prerequisite courses in the BBA Management Specialist Program.
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Excerpt from Among the Janeites in Salon
By Deborah Yaffe, Aug 4 2013 03:31PM
Salon is running an excerpt from Among the Janeites -- the chapter about the Jane Austen Society of North America's Annual General Meeting -- headlined "ComicCon for Jane Austen fans!"
FYI: Since it's the last chapter of the book, it contains some (mild) spoilers and many references to people who appear in earlier chapters, so if you're planning to read the whole book, you may want to check out the Salon contribution later.
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It's been a minute since we hard from Isaiah "J.R." Rider. But he's one of those late '90s stars who came, left an imprint, and then bounced too quickly. Before YouTube, Twitter and social media, Rider was a physical beast that could put down a windmill just as easily as a fadeaway. He averaged at least 16.1 points a game in six of his first seven seasons in the NBA, but then went to the Lakers and within two years was out of the NBA. Maybe now we'll find out where he's been.
He hit us up on Twitter early today to show off this exclusive trailer for his new documentary, "My Testimony: Raw And Uncut." It looks pretty dope.
Isaiahrider.com – currently under maintenance – is scheduled to have all of the additional info and release dates.
Will you watch this? Why or why not?
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Back at the beginning of the 2016/17 football season we kicked off a new collaboration with Metro newspaper with the tailored football news app 11versus11.
When it launched, it found top spots amongst the Editor's Picks and Top Sport sections of the App Store. Recently, we added further improvements including live scores and push notifications for match events, which we will be writing about in more detail soon.
As the football season approaches its end, 11versus11 has won the 'Best Lifestyle, Sports, & Entertainment App' award at the European Digital Media Awards in Copenhagen this week. Judged by its ability to offer value to both users and advertisers and its high quality content, it claimed victory against offerings from some of the biggest names from media's top flight.
It's a result worth celebrating and recognition of all the hard work the team here at Big Bite have put in over the last year. So here's to 11versus11's continued success throughout next season!
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Welcome back to the #LMMLinkup where we love to share about why we read. Reading and learning are central to our mission. We love to encourage others to find inspiration in the written and spoken word. Encouraging life-long learning unifies us as bloggers.
We have great news this week too. We have a new permanent co-host, Beth Strickenburg.
Beth is a homeschool mom, and can often be found under a tree reading aloud to her son. She has a masters in French Literature, and loves all things French and bookish. Her blog features reviews of books for all ages, including a number of book lists for homeschoolers. She blogs at Pages and Margins. You can follow her on her Facebook page, Pinterest, and Twitter.
Why I Read
by Beth Strickenburg
It was so easy to read as a kid. I grew up as an only child and I would spend hours—whole afternoons—lost in a book. Tucked away in a favorite chair or up in a climbing tree, I would enter the wardrobe with Lucy Pevensie, cross the Lake of Shining Waters with Anne Shirley, or explore the Phantom Tollbooth with Milo.
It's harder to read as an adult. Life and kids and responsibilities get in the way, and it can be hard not to see my time reading as wasted time when other responsibilities press down on me. Yet I've realized that taking the time to read is just as important for me—if not more so— now than it was when I was growing up. Here are a few of the reasons.
- Reading helps to keep my world big. As a stay-at-home mom living in suburbia, my world can sometimes feel small. I can get caught up in changing diapers or keeping the house clean, and something that happens halfway around the world feels unimportant in my life. But then I read a book like Half a Yellow Sun or Inside Out and Back Again and I'm transported to another place on the globe, where I get to know characters who matter to me. This opens me up to feeling like a part of another community and a larger world. Now when I hear a reference to Nigeria or Vietnam in the news, it's no longer a random place I've never visited—I feel a connection to this place and its people because of the books I've read.
- Reading gives me compassion. It can be easy to get caught up in my own story and to surround myself with people who are like me. Reading helps open my mind and my heart to people whose stories are different from my own. It helps me to see the world through different eyes and to understand different circumstances and experiences. After I get caught up in a story like The Nightingale or The Book of Ebenezer Le Page , I come away feeling that I truly know the characters. Their stories become embedded in me. And those stories allow me to better interact with the stories of those around me, and gives me more compassion when the stories are very different from my own.
- Reading helps me understand myself. Sometimes I just need perspective. Perspective on who I am now, and where I've come from, and how I've changed. Finding just the right book, whose author uses just the right words to describe something I know in my own life can be a magical experience. It gives me words to describe myself and my experience in new ways. I've experienced this with Gilead and The Snow Child . It's the search for these kinds of books—the ones that describe specific moments in my life perfectly, using words I never would have put together myself—that keeps me reading day after day.
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Next week I will have a new host graphic up and more information for you about Beth. 🙂
Now let's celebrate reading and learning by reviewing:
Last Week's Top Clicked Post!
This week is the second that a post by Maria had the most clicks. I think she had struck a cord with our community with her lively collection of fun books related to music. I so agree with her when she write, "Children's books about music can aid any child's development whether they are in music lessons or not. Music books can combine the knowledge of music with literacy and learning life lessons." Be sure to check our her latest posts.
My Favorite Post of the Week:
Books About Antarctica for Kids
By the Mother of 3 at Our Homeschooling Journey
I love penguins and this post featured great books on penguins and more. I love her lists and really recommend that you check out this fun post.
Remember to check out other hosts' blogs to see which posts from last week were their favorites.
Want to be the next to be featured! Just link up a post and if you are read the most, we will feature you. Also please make sure you link back to us so others will know about our link up and join in. We try to make it worth your while to linkup with us by promoting your posts across our social media networks. We also pin our most clicked and featured posts to our Pinterest Board each week!
Linkup Rules:
- Include a link back or the blog hop button linked to this hop on your posts.
- Link up the urls to your posts not to your blog.
- Please remember this is a family-friendly linkup. Although we believe in the right for adults to read whatever they want to read, we prefer to read wholesome posts that feature literature that edify and uplift families. We reserve the right to delete any posts that are not family friendly. We love all kinds of literature and genres including family-friendly inspirational romances, fantasy, or science fiction. We do not welcome posts featuring books or written with excessive violence, sexual content, or cursing. These posts will be deleted.
- We also want to be loving community by supporting one another. Please make a point to do this this week! Visit the two posts before yours and at least one other blogger's post of your choice! I want to see lots of clicks on everyone's posts. I know as a blogger, you know how it feels not receive comments, right. 🙂 Plus, you could be honored as our Top Commentor if you submit your report to Mary! Remember it is also nice to follow them on their social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook.
- Follow your hosts and co-hosts on their social media.
- Tweet about the link up too.
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My research focuses on the intersection of evolution, ecology, and behaviour. Broadly, I seek to understand how variation in selective pressures affects the origins and evolution of biological diversity. More specifically, I focus on adaptation and how it is affected by spatial and temporal variation in selection. Understanding such processes is critical in contemporary times due to humans having an unprecedented influence on the environment.


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No need to panic to lose 50 to 100 hairs per day is normal. But what if the morning a lot of hairs lying on your pillow or you can find all the tufts in the brush? Keep calm and investigate the cause of hair loss with our hair loss tips. Normally, this is happening on our head in balance.
Hair falling out, new grow. A natural, healthy process, which has to do with the different growth phases of the hair. Get through this phase each other, which can lead to increased hair loss. If you suffer more than 6 months from hair loss, you should always make an appointment with a dermatologist or your family doctor.
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Here we provide hair loss tips on possible causes and what can help against hair loss, hair loss tips in Urdu for men and women.
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Our endocrine system is highly sensitive even tiny changes can pretty upset. Usually, the female sex hormone called estrogen makes for beautiful hair density many women in pregnancy to know the sensational push up effect at that time.
However, is less friendly hair are male hormones, called androgens, which also occur in hormone metabolism and the woman be distributed under increasing stress. This disturbs the hormonal balance and can lead to hair loss.
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The only solution, scalp and hair to leave you alone. Use little shampoo, reduce the wash cycles and not stress your hair with too much styling. If possible, you should also rising tones or dyeing dispense a long time or at least switch to hair friendly products.
Tips # 3
Hair need a balanced, vitamin rich diet. People who rely very one sided, this can lead to hair loss. Crash diets are also real hair killer. Probably feels the forelock with a balanced diet of lots of fruits and vegetables, protein from milk, yogurt, cottage cheese and lean meats, fish, whole grains, nuts and high quality oils.
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If you manage that somehow not right with the best nutrition, special hair capsules with biotin, niacin, zinc, vitamin B6, B12, D and E may be useful in hair loss.
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Hair loss can also be the late result of an infection in the body. Who had the flu in the winter, in the spring may suddenly suffer from hair loss. Within the same period of about 3 months, however, the problem usually goes again, then the damaged hair roots have recovered.


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In 2012, Harvard Business Review named data scientist as the "sexiest job of the 21st century," and for good reason: They offer a unique combination of skills that neatly fit the needs of companies looking to leverage big data to make business decisions.
After all, these days, data sets aren't always so simple. This is particularly true when it comes to big data, which is characterized both by the volume of information but also the variety of data sources involved. More skills are needed to wrangle data and connect it to business decisions.
This is where data scientists come in. Not only can they mine data from complex, large-scale data sources, they also have advanced statistical, predictive modeling and software engineering capabilities that allow them to turn a vague business idea into a data question, and then build out the methodology and tools to answer it.
What type of companies need one?
Job postings for "data scientist" increased at a mostly consistent (and dramatic) rate over the 2012-2016 period, including a period of intense growth in interest in June of 2013.
The hype of 2012-2013 may have seen its heyday, but in its place we see something even better: Solid demand and steadily rising job postings that demonstrate a maturing of the market.
Big data offers tremendous potential for things like understanding customers and buying patterns better and identifying potential efficiencies in processes (e.g. logistics). But too often, deep analysis of big data can't be handled or managed well with existing technology. For companies with large amounts of unstructured data from varied sources, a data scientist can help bridge the gap by tying it to business decisions, goals and challenges.
For example, AT&T is one of the largest telecommunications company in the US. With hundreds of millions of wireless subscribers, they generate massive data sets. They use data scientists to dig into this data to learn about their customers and improve services, products and operations.
Companies with less complex data sets can probably skip the data scientist. A data analyst may be the better choice for these companies. They're able to use existing analytic and business intelligence tools to interpret historical data and derive immediately actionable insights from relatively accessible data and information.
I need one—what obstacles do I face?
The good news is Indeed data show that interest from job seekers is also on the rise. In fact, analysis of jobs from Seen by Indeed, Indeed's elite tech recruitment service, shows a relatively low mismatch between data scientist jobs postings and interested job seekers. Companies that need a data scientist now have more choices.
But an increase in interest or data scientists doesn't necessarily mean an increase in qualified applicants. It doesn't guarantee companies will more easily find data scientists with the right mix of technology skills and business acumen for their particular goals and challenges – or even one that understands the nuance of their industry. This is still a rare combination of skills. Finding the best fit may still require some effort.
Data scientists are also very conscious of their worth and the competition for their talent. For instance, research from Indeed's Hiring Lab shows that the average salary for data scientists is $117,000. Those with 10+ years of experience have an average salary of $137,500. Clearly, even with the hype dying down, data science is still a lucrative field.
In an already competitive market, where good data scientists go fast, companies on the hunt for great data science talent will have to step up their game to catch the cream of the crop. This means both knowing what to look for and being ready to offer competitive packages to fitting candidates.
How can companies do that? Aside from an attractive salary, new research from the Indeed Hiring Lab shows that today's top performers want more flexibility and autonomy in their roles. Over half of the top 50 keywords associated with searches for flexible work are related to high-skill jobs, in fact. And in the US, the occupational category that gets the most interest from job seekers seeking flexible work arrangements is "Computer and Mathematical."
Of course, finding top talent can be very complex and time consuming, especially in such a specialized field like data science. Seen by Indeed can help overcome these obstacles.


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Rachel Berard is a student in the master of business administration program with a focus in human resources and strategic management. She is also a graduate assistant in the College of Hospitality and Tourism Management.
Prior to commencing my MBA program at Niagara University, I pondered my ensuing transition and what it would entail. Would it be frustrating or trying? Would it be remarkably dissimilar from my previous schooling? These were questions I was about to derive for myself.
Upon my arrival to Graduate Orientation, I was admittedly timid. That was until I began speaking to professors and students from within the graduate programs. The atmosphere and camaraderie here at Niagara University is like that of no other institution. Individuals in every position desire to assist students and service them in becoming this generation's finest scholars and leaders.
The day of my first course had arrived. Once again, my unrest had set in. As I looked around, I observed joyful and enthusiastic faces, including that of the professor. As the lecture began, I understood the rationale behind everyone's exuberant demeanor. The instructor, along with classmates of all backgrounds, discussed their experiences pertaining to the seminar. The learning experience was exceptional.
To this day, I excitedly attend classes at Niagara University knowing that the knowledge I will gain is extraordinarily invaluable.
My transitional experience into graduate school at Niagara University was that of ease. I hastily comprehended that my apprehensions were unwarranted. After the completion of my MBA at NU, I truly feel that I will very much be able to succeed in leadership roles and future employment positions.
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We're making a difference through literacy.
And the difference is a great one.
In Jaipur, India, public schools are not available to many students. Although private education can cost less than one US dollar per school day, that is currently out of reach for so many who live in Jaipur. We're a small group of people, working with local educators to provide an education for these children of limited or no means.
Even a year of education can mean the difference between complete illiteracy, and a life long ability of being able to read. With literacy comes higher wages, lower birth rates, and a significantly better quality of life.
Working with committed educators and Indian parents dedicated to nurturing a brighter future, we're seeing great results, one student at a time, thanks to one inspired donor at a time.
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We offer a variety of custom clothing. Using our own designs
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Position Description
Deque is looking for a hands-on Information Systems Security Professional to join its IT infrastructure and product development teams. Our ideal candidate has been part of an INFOSEC team and has hands-on experience with the tools, procedures, and practices of a SaaS company serving large corporations and large US Government agencies. They will be committed to a career in InfoSec and working toward a CISSP certification.
In this position, you will be the primary point of contact with customers' InfoSec questions and will work with Sales and Operations to ensure that customers feel confident in having Deque handle their confidential information. You will also be the driver of the testing, monitoring, and auditing tasks required by our security, privacy, and business-continuity policies and procedures. Based on your knowledge of industry best practices, trends in the InfoSec profession, and the results of actual testing, you will recommend improvements and work with Product Development and Operations to implement approved changes. You will be responsible for maintaining the relevant documents and communicating changes to policies and practices to the rest of the company and its affiliates.
Primary Responsibilities
- Regular monitoring of IT network and hosted products for security
- Work with IT and SaaS system administrators to ensure networks and servers are secure
- Conduct periodic penetration testing. Document, communicate, and follow-through on the results
- Perform audits and test incident-response and business-continuity plans. Document, communicate, and follow-through on the results
- Answer customer questions about information systems security and business continuity
- Maintain all security, privacy, and business-continuity policy and procedures documents
- 5 years of IT operations experience
- 2 years of InfoSec team experience
- Knowledge of InfoSec and IT risk-assessment practices at a top bank in the US or a cabinet-level US Federal Government Agency
- Knowledge of InfoSec standards and frameworks such as BSIMM, ISO27K, NIST, and FedRAMP
- Experience in the use of security monitoring and penetration testing tools such as Nessus, Nmap, Metasploit and particularly in relation to cloud security and SaaS applications.
About Deque
Digital equality. It's our mission, our vision, and our passion. We believe that websites, mobile applications, and digital content should be accessible to people with disabilities – and we're passionate about creating technology that can make that vision a reality.
Deque (pronounced DEE-kew) helps technology leaders like Google and Microsoft, the top US banks and insurance companies, the top retailers, the top airlines, the top hotel chains and the biggest government agencies achieve their accessibility goals. Our accessibility tools, services and training are unparalleled. To learn more, visit https://www.deque.com.
Job Location
Ann Arbor, MI
How to Apply
Apply by submitting your resume and a cover letter via our online application. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
In your cover letter:
- Explain your interest in joining Deque and how you align with our Core Values
- Depict key attributes that differentiate you as a candidate
Deque Core Values
- Innovation with results that matter
- Deliver what you promise
- Can-do attitude
- Open, direct & respectful communications
- We care deeply
- We practice humility
Deque is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities. Reference and background checks will be required.
Thank you for your interest in joining our exciting company!


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Pre-Grown Green Facade – Parque Apartments
Pre-Grown Green Facade – 76M2
LOCATION – Parque Apartments, 555 St Kilda Road, Melbourne.
DEVELOPER – Hickory
LANDSCAPE DESIGNER – Paul Bangay
DESIGN & INSTALL – Fytogreen Australia
COMPLETION – September 2016
Four pre grown green facade planter modules were installed at Parque Apartments, a Hickory development on a heritage listed, upmarket residential development on St Kilda Road.
The facade units were craned into position on level 8 of the apartment block, providing an impressive green element overlooking the pool deck.
These images show the range of facade growth from installation, 1.5 meters pre-grown at Fytogreens nursery, to its current height of approximately 7 metres. The facade will reach a full height of 8 meters at maturity.
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1952 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup 1/2 Ton Truck NO RESERVE AUCTION
Price: - Item location: Monroeville, New Jersey, United States
- Condition: Used
- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Other Pickups
- Type: Standard Cab Pickup
- Trim: 3100
- Year: 1952
- Mileage: 146,172
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I am selling my 1952 Chevy Pickup 1/2 Ton 3100
-Clear NJ Title
-Metal Bed was removed a long time ago and replaced with a wood flat bed at the time. Wood was removed recently and original bed is long gone.
-Engine turns over by hand smooth like butter. It has been sitting because the keys were lost and replacements were not made.
-The cab will need work such as floor pans, rockers, cab corners, and the bottoms of the doors.
-The fenders and hood look to be solid but will need some work as usual.
-Frame is very solid and is also original to the truck.
-The truck rolls easily and the tires hold air.
-All glass will need to be replaced as with any old truck this year.
This 1952 Chevy 3100 Pickup is being sold As-Is with NO RESERVEIf you have any questions please contact me and I will respond back as quick as possibleThe Truck is also available for personalinspection during the 7 days of auction upon scheduling with me.If need beI can help load the truck when scheduledpickup is desired.A $300 non-refundable deposit is required immediately if you win the auction.After you make the deposit through paypal you will have 3 days to pay the remaining balance through bank wire or cash in person.Once paid in full I will give you 3 weeks to have the truck picked up.VehicleLocation: Monroeville, NJ Zip Code: 08343If not picked up in time: you will be charged an additional $125 for storage after every 3 weeks it is not picked up as it is currently being paid to be stored on a secure private property.Thank You


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In my casual trolling about the inter-web, I happened across yet another comical character (emphasis on "comic") who is a self-proclaimed Buffy the Vampire Slayer geek, a Star Wars geek, and a comic book geek. (Yes, he has the Batman tattoo to prove it, folks.) The blogger buddy I speak of is "Mr. Great White Snark" who keeps up a daily blog called ---wait for it--- Great White Snark. (You probably saw that one coming.)
And when I see someone this amazing and this geeky, I can't afford to miss out on the opportunity to decipher the madness that goes on in this geek ringleader's head. Luckily, Mr. Snark was a willing participant.
Quest: So, Great White, what is the inspiration for your blog?
Great White Snark: One part geeking out, and two parts desperately crying out for attention. With a sprinkling of firm belief that every red-blooded American should have access to my insights and opinions on geeky matters on a semi-daily basis.
Quest: What is the inspiration for how you came up with the name of your blog?
Great White Snark: A very clever friend of mine came up with it. I like that it's a play on words, but it's still literal. I just knew I wanted something with the word "snark" ...for obvious reasons. And it was better than "Great White Geeky Dry-Witted Jew."
Quest: Why did you feel the need to mention that you're jewish in that last response? Is it because of a need to relate that to your audience? Because going through your archives, I definitely did not detect any religious overtones in any of your posts, unless your consider Star Wars another religion.
Great White Snark: ...because I feel the need to make punchlines. The fact that I'm Jewish is quite beside the point. "Great White Geeky Dry-Witted Jew" sounds pretty funny to me. Of course, that farting sound that sixth graders make with their armpits also sounds funny to me, so... you be the judge.
I also take the Lord's name in vain quite a bit, but it's not because I personally have anything against the Man. Or... um, wo-Man. It's just that blasphemy is (a) second-nature to me and (b) gleefully fun when it's done right.
Quest: I guess, what I mean to ask is, I'm a black female stand-up comedian. But it's not obvious in my writing. I don't rail on and on about being black. But I don't hide from it either. In a couple of posts, I do mention it because it relates to my experience as a comedian and as a female, so thereby very necessary in my blog.
But your blog is just for fun, right? And built out of a pop culture (nowhere near political). Nor do I see any mention of Judaism in your blog. So why mention it now? In the blogosphere, you get the added benefit of choosing what degree of anonymity one wants. But by answering your question like that, it surely casts a different light, an issue you were hoping to shed some light on, it seems.
Great White Snark: Now look what you've done. I can't very well be flippant in my response to a question like that, now can I? Way to take me out of my comfort zone. (Sigh.)
Quest: That's my job. No comfort zone is safe with me.
Great White Snark: As you know, any creative expression is more interesting when the author reveals a bit of him, or herself, in the work. (And now I've gone and implied that blogging is some form of High Art. Look at me! I'm an artiste with an "e" on the end!) Whether we're talking about stand-up, or writing, or pottery... no, wait. Pottery is a bad example. If you think you can reveal a part of yourself in pottery, then someone has been hitting you over the head with a hippie stick for too long.
So, yes, I do reveal parts of myself in my writing, because it's more fun for me to write that way... and it makes my writing more fun for my readers. Especially when my dating life comes up. Oh, the guffaws.
Quest: All right, I'll take that. Let's get back to the softball questions: Where are you blogging out of?
Great White Snark: San Francisco. Home of the free, land of the brave, and hovel to the soft, round, and furry. Aging hippies, that is.
Quest: However, you're originally from D.C.?
GWS: I'm actually from the Virginia suburbs outside of DC, but if I say I'm from Virginia, four out of five people would assume that I'm Southern. And we wouldn't want that, would we? I haven't had incestuous intercourse with a cousin for at least seven or eight years, now.
If you're wondering what gives me license to rag on Southerners, it's the 10+ years I spent in Atlanta and Tampa. Fair warning to anyone considering an extended stay in Trampa: You can never get that time back.
Quest: How long have you been blogging for?
GWS: Since March of this year. Which is approximately twice the average tenure of most bloggers, which basically makes me a village elder. So watch it with the backtalk, missy.
Quest: So you've designated yourself a humor blog, officially? Why? What do you think makes your blog humorous?
GWS: My blog is about geeks and geeky stuff like Star Wars, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, comic books, zombies, and other goodness. Given the subject matter, half the jokes practically write themselves.
Quest: You state in your blog that you plan on blogging about "forthcoming mental vomit about comic books and related geekery..." Does that in essence, make you an expert geek? Do you profess that you're a geek?
GWS: Wow, way to go back in the archives.
Quest: Clearly, you never read any other of my interviews. I'm a snooper.
GWS: I don't just profess that I'm a geek. I am a geek. Don't be fooled by my high-functioning social skills, hygienic habits, and ability to dress myself.
Quest: You make a distinction between nerds and geeks. "Nerds spend inordinate amounts of time with Photoshop and Final Cut Pro to produce stuff that geeks love to consume." What is the be-all-end-all distinction between a nerd v. geek?
GWS: As is the case with most matters, the be-all-end-all distinction is a matter of my opinion.
Nerds are awkward and big-brained. They're the ones who spend countless hours in front of their computers and in their labs, forgoing a social life so that they can invent brilliant stuff for the rest of us. Geeks love the contributions of nerds, because geeks don't have the intelligence or attention span to create these wonderful things themselves.
The guys who did the hard work of building the Xbox 360 are nerds. The ones figuring out all the exploits to Halo 3 are geeks.
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Monday, November 5, 2007
Interview with Blogger Buddy: Great White Snark, Part 1
In my casual trolling about the inter-web, I happened across yet another comical character (emphasis on "comic") who is a self-proclaimed Buffy the Vampire Slayer geek, a Star Wars geek, and a comic book geek. (Yes, he has the Batman tattoo to prove it, folks.) The blogger buddy I speak of is "Mr. Great White Snark" who keeps up a daily blog called ---wait for it--- Great White Snark. (You probably saw that one coming.)
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6 comments:
I dare say, this chap is delightfully funny! I anxiously await Part 2! Ahem.
- November 6, 2007 at 12:15 AM
- Lucy Dee said...
Great White Snark - For some reason I read your comment in a "Masterpiece Theatre" voice. Maybe it was the "chap" and "delightfully" that threw me off.
"I say! Good show!" (golf clap)
- November 6, 2007 at 2:00 PM
- Unknown said...
Too bad you couldn't meet GWS in person, Lucy. He's devilishly handsome.
In a geeky sort of way.
- November 6, 2007 at 2:06 PM
Love it...absolutely hysterical. Just added to my RSS feed. My sister (Corey Irwin) loved your blog and as I am always piqued by what she likes...I was glad I kept reading. Love a smart, hysterical, female voice. keep it up...
- November 9, 2007 at 8:23 PM
- Lucy Dee said...
cynthia w. gentry - I'm into geeks with personality and chutzpah. So far he's 2 and 0.
"devilishly handsome"? --hmmm... No offense, but I'd have to be the judge of that. Guys and their girlfriends' tend to be biased. For now, I'll take your word. (lol)
miss ladybug - thanks for the nod! Yeah, we're lacking in smart female voices in comedy. Hopefully, I'll be able to start a lasting trend via the stand-up comedy and my blog.
- November 13, 2007 at 6:34 AM
- Unknown said...
Yeah, again...I'm not GWS girlfriend...just a platonic female friend (married to one of HIS friends) who thinks that he should be getting a lot more appreciation from the ladies.
- November 13, 2007 at 12:43 PM


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The Italian Way
Food and Social Life
Outside of Italy, the country's culture and its food appear to be essentially synonymous. And indeed, as The Italian Way makes clear, preparing, cooking, and eating food play a central role in the daily activities of Italians from all walks of life. In this beautifully illustrated book, Douglas Harper and Patrizia Faccioli present a fascinating and colorful look at the Italian table.
The Italian Way focuses on two dozen families in the city of Bologna, elegantly weaving together Harper's outsider perspective with Faccioli's intimate knowledge of the local customs. The authors interview and observe these families as they go shopping for ingredients, cook together, and argue over who has to wash the dishes. Throughout, the authors elucidate the guiding principle of the Italian table—a delicate balance between the structure of tradition and the joy of improvisation. With its bite-sized history of food in Italy, including the five-hundred-year-old story of the country's cookbooks, and Harper's mouth-watering photographs, The Italian Way is a rich repast—insightful, informative, and inviting.
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Setting the Table
Frames of Reference
Part One
Part Two
Constructing Food the Italian Way
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Digestivo by Patrizia Faccioli
Cibo per la mente (Food for Thought)
Glossary of Italian Terms
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An alumnus of Lahore's Aitchison College, Baqir earned his PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, in Economics and has worked with the IMF for the last 16 years. He has been the chief of the IMF's Debt Policy Division and worked on its policies on external debt sustainability and restructuring of member countries.
He has also helped design debt and fiscal policies for crisis-hit countries like Greece and Ukraine, among others. Before the IMF, Baqir worked at the World Bank, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Union Bank of Switzerland.
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Last month, Prime Minister Imran Khan appointed Abdul Hafeez Sheikh as Adviser on Finance in place of Umar, as inflation rose to its highest in six years.
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Months and months ago I saw the first trailer for Pete's Dragon. My first impression was a little bit like, "what the heck did they do?!" We all have those classic Disney films we love and "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" is the old saying, so that was my feelings. I suppose I felt a little protective of it. Then another trailer came out, then another and the more I watched these, the more excited I became. Disney wasn't trying to remake the film, they reimagined it and in my opinion, made it better.
Disclosure: I was invited on a press trip for Disney Entertainment. My travel and accommodations were provided by Disney. All opinions are my own unless noted otherwise. No further compensation was received.
This new film stars Bryce Dallas Howard (Grace), Robert Redford (Meacham), Oakes Fegley (Pete), Oona Laurence (Natalie), Wes Bentley (Jack, Natalie's father) and Karl Urban(Gavin, Jack's brother) and is written and directed by David Lowery. The film has been drawing rave reviews from both audiences and critics ever since the Los Angeles world premiere. Here's my opinion of the film and if you should bring your kids.
The film opens with a vast open forest and you instantly fall in love with the environment. Filmed in New Zealand so large mountains and greenery for as far as the eye can see. I know where I want to book a trip to visit, that's for sure. It's a happy time in Pete's young life and everything is good in the world, or so he thinks.
He soon meets what will become his very best friend: Elliot. Elliot has some cute dog-like qualities to him and you can tell that was intentional as Disney tied in the relationship Pete had with his most prized possession: Elliot Gets Lost (also written by David Lowery). A book Pete's parents had given him and he is sure to never let go of. So is Elliot imaginary or real? In Pete's eyes, he's very real and a friend that is there for him when no one else is. Pete and Elliot bond for years and years without a care in the world then something big happens.
The acting chops on this young actor, Oaks Fegley, is nothing short of perfection. The emotion he portrays in this heart-string pulling film made me feel like I was there with him. He made me scared for him, he made me feel sadness and happiness. I thought of my own kids and the "what ifs". We're not even 10 minutes into the film and I've already fallen in love and became hooked forever. I didn't have the same emotions while watching the classic 1977 Pete's Dragon.
Robert Redford helps to narrate the film but definitely not in an annoying way but the narration quickly stops and becomes about the film and less about the stories that Robert's character tell to the town's children.
By the middle of the film, I was already crying. I'm not even lying, if you have any sort of soul, bring the entire box of tissue to see this movie. By the end, I was a sobbing ugly-crying mess. The emotion hit me hard, I believe because I'm a mother so I could put myself in these situations and wonder how my kids would deal, if that was my daughter or son in that situation, etc. For me, the main thing I love is that the emotion connects and makes sense with the film.
Nothing feels out of place or forced which I look for in a movie I'm watching. I don't like the "they really didn't need to do that to make the story work" I sometimes feel. I didn't get that with Pete's Dragon. Everything they did worked and fit in.
Will I take my kids? Yes, I'll be taking my 6-year-old and 11-year-old to see it tomorrow night after school for sure. It's not scary at all. Elliot does get "mean" at times but not in a scary way. With my younger daughter having night terrors and bad dreams I think very hard before taking her to see a movie. Pete's Dragon won't scare her but I'm sure both girls will end of crying because they're just like their mama.
Pete's Dragon opens TOMORROW, August 12,2016 in theaters everywhere. AFTER watching the movie come back to read my interview with one of the stars of the film, Bryce Dallas Howard!
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