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As part of the Dominion Road upgrade, new cycle routes will be created through quieter streets parallel to Dominion Road to provide connectivity between State Highway 20 and the City Centre.
The proposed routes are designed to make cycling an attractive, easy, and safe transport and recreation option for communities around the Dominion Road corridor and will provide local connections to schools and parks.
They will improve safety for cyclists by;
- Providing consistent destination signage and clear road markings
- Slowing vehicle traffic through installing new traffic calming measures
- Removing pinch points by widening footpaths or creating shared paths
- Providing lighting through local parks
Those affected are invited to come and find out more about the proposed cycle routes, talk to our planners and give us feedback to be used in the detailed design.
These public days will be held on
Tuesday 23 July, 3.30 to 7pm at Deaf Society, 164 Balmoral Rd, Mt Eden.
Thursday 25 July, 3.30pm to 7pm at Dominion Road School, Quest Terrace, Mt Roskill.
More details on the Auckland Transport website
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The Stormer made by Stoner Holsters is a vertical custom shoulder holster designed to allow the user draw the most natural way possible. The Stormer comes with a shoulder harness, double horizontal magazine pouch, magazine side tie down, holster shell, and removable holster insert. The removable holster insert pivots inside of the shell allowing the user to draw from any position. The removable holster insert has a stainless steel reinforcement and lining option available. The holster insert also includes a pull through break, eliminating the need to use your thumb to release your holster. The Stormer attaches at your belt with a stainless steel reinforced leather connector and is then tied down to your belt. This keeps the holster from moving and makes it feel solid.
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Give Imma Mess Feat. Starlito, Wale (Prod by Ensayne Wayne) a spin - it's a new offering from Don Trip. It was dropped on Monday, February 27th, 2012. Don Trip's rap artistry continues to improve with every release, something which is most definitely evidenced on Imma Mess Feat. Starlito, Wale (Prod by Ensayne Wayne). His ever-expanding catalogue is definitely better for it, and we're looking forward to the next piece of the puzzle - aren't you?
Check out Don Trip on Break A Sweat. If you're down, make sure to visit Don Trip's profile page for the newest info, news, songs, and mixtapes. Check out Don Trip's Facebook and Twitter.
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Quotable Lyrics
"Hi gorgeous can I leave my eyes wit'cha
How bout we blow this bit
And we can split like swishas
Say you don't do what
Baby I beg to differ, bet you can polish a pole
Even if you not a stripper
Behind the velvet rope, snapping a lot of pictures
Surrounded by some girls oh yeah and lots of liqour"


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Welcome to the 2019-2020 NARGS Seed Exchange
Surplus Round begins March 1st.
Not sure what to do with your seeds when they arrive? Check out the Seed Exchange Helpful Links page for website and article links to Germination guides, as well as to Seed Collecting & Cleaning, and Seed Identification.
EU and Japan members will NOT be able to order in the Surplus round due to phytosanitary restrictions.
The Surplus round seed list will be available for viewing a few days before online ordering begins, so that you can plan your order. Surplus seeds are $10 per 20 packets with a maximum of 100 packets allowed. Contact Laura Serowicz if you need a copy of the Surplus round seed order to order by mail - it lists seeds remaining by number only so you will need a print list, or use the list on the website.
IMPORTANT: The European Commission has issued a regulation stating that a phytosanitary certificate must accompany all shipments of seed entering any country within the European Union. This is in addition to the phyto already required for seeds entering Japan.
NARGS is willing to cover the cost of sending one shipment from the Main Distribution to each country, if a member in that country is willing to be the Consignee and receive the seeds and re-distribute the orders to the other members in that country. If a single consignee cannot be found, then all members in that country will have to pay the fee of $26USD for their own phytosanitary certificates. If you are willing to be a consignee for your country please contact Joyce Fingerut for details.
Orders from these countries will be filled in their proper order (by date of arrival, Donors first, etc.) then held until the closing of Main Distribution on January 31st. The Plant Inspector will then come to inspect the seeds, and issue the phytosanitary certificates. The seeds will then be shipped to the consignee for each country along with the phytosanitary certificate, with each order in its own mailer, so all the consignee needs to do is apply postage and post them on to the member. Seed orders will not reach members until mid- to late-February. Moist packed seeds cannot be sent to these countries.
We regret that members residing in EU countries and Japan will not be able to place orders in the Surplus Distribution. Fees for phytosanitary certificates vary with the state from which the seeds are sent; states set their own fees. The cost of a phyto in Wisconsin, where the distribution of the Surplus Round will be based, is far higher than in New Jersey, where the Main Distribution took place.
Please read these instructions carefully, before placing your seed order. Refer back to this page if you have any questions/problems as most of them can be answered on this page.
We have prepared this 'Visual Guide for Ordering Seed ' pdf for those who want to see the steps involved in placing an online order.
The Main Order fulfillment was handled again in January by the members of the Watnong Chapter in New Jersey - Many thanks to them for their outstanding work! The Surplus Order Fulfillment will be done by the Wisconsin-Illinois chapter in March. We wish to thank them for their hard work as well as acknowledge the many donors and packaging volunteers who also made this year's Seed Exchange possible!
Please help - Postal regulations have recently changed. We are now being charged "Package/Parcel" rates for all shipments which means a big increase in costs for Canadian and overseas orders. Canadian orders will now cost us $10.50 and overseas orders will cost between $14.25 and $14.50, depending on the country. Please consider adding a donation on the first checkout page to help us cover this added cost. Thank you for your continued support!
If you are having trouble logging into the website, with the ordering program or with the checkout process - please do not hesitate to ask for help immediately by using this Contact link to leave us a message. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
Members in Australia: A new Department of Agriculture policy is to return the whole package if any of the seed is not allowed. Be sure to check BICON website for the list of species you are allowed to import before placing a seed order. Do not select species that are not allowed into your country and list many second choices to ensure you receive your requested number of packets. We will only send seed of the species you select (no substitutes) to avoid the whole shipment being rejected and returned to us or destroyed.
**If you had a problem during the payment process, or the "Finalize Order" button is greyed-out, look for the Cart link in the upper right corner of the web page near where you log in (the "Cart" link is only visible if you have an order waiting to Checkout). Click on the Cart link and it will take you back to your cart order; then click on the Checkout button to try your payment again. Do not try to re-enter your seed order - the program automatically saved your selections. The "Finalize Order" button may also greyed-out if your membership is expired, so check your membership status from the "Account" link in top menu.
Once you are logged in, the website will grant you access to the members-only area of the SEEDS menu. Hover your cursor over SEEDS on the main menu; in the drop-down menu under the CURRENT SEED EXCHANGE section you will see 'Order Seed'. Click on this to go to your personal 'Order Seed' page; your name and donor/volunteer status will show just below the page title as verification.
We do NOT recommend placing your order using an iPad or tablet - you will have difficulty accessing the 'Order Seed' page. Contact us if this is your only method of accessing the webpage and we can provide you with alternative access.
The default setting for 2019-2020 Main Round Seed List is alphabetically by Genus/Species name (not by seed number) with Garden-collected and Wild-collected listed together and marked as either G (Garden) or W (Wild). Above the seed list are letter buttons arranged alphabetically; click on any of the letter buttons to go to the list of seeds that begin with that letter. You may also search by genus; genus and species; or even partial name, using the search box for Genus/Species. Further refine the search by first using the Garden/Wild search box to select G, W or Any (to view only garden- or wild-collected, or both) and then by letter or genus/species.
To view the Seed List by seed number use the Garden/Wild search box and select G or W and it will arrange the list of either Garden or Wild seed numerically. Click on ALL in the letter buttons list to have any search or sort result revert back to the default complete seed list by seed name. Note - there are a few addendum seeds that will be out of numerical order so that they are listed by the genus name.
Click on the plant name in the seed list to open a Google search page for that entry in a new tab to find more information and images to help with your selection process. Details on how the seeds are listed can be found on the General Seed List Information page. Go to the Downloadable Seed List Files page to see the list of species name changes used in this year's seed list as well as files of the seed list and donors list that can be downloaded to your computer and printed out.
**Be sure to close only the Google search page tab when finished looking at the entry; accidentally closing your browser window would take you out of the 'Order Seed' page as well.
There are two methods available for entering your seed choices on the 'Order Seed' page: you can browse through the seed list and click on a choice button within the seed list as you find items you are interested in or, if you have already made your selections from the seed list, you can type in each seed number individually and select the choice category.
For either method, there are 3 choice categories you may assign for the item: First choice (1st); Second choice (2nd); and if you have a few Second choices that are most wanted, use Second Choice (preferred) (2nd*). Your order will be filled first from your First choices so be sure to select as many First choices as you are allowed (25 or 35). If a First choice selection is gone we will pull from any Second choices (preferred) you may have selected, and then select from the regular Second choices listings. PLEASE only list a FEW as a Second choice (preferred); this will help the order fillers see which of your many Second choices to pull first if a First choice is gone. Many seeds are in short supply so it is important that you list plenty of second choices.
To use the Seed List method for entering your choices, browse through the list or use the search features to go to listings for specific genera/species. When you find an item you are interested in, simply click on the round choice button for whichever choice category (1st, 2nd or 2nd*) you want for that item. If you change your mind, you can change the choice categories by clicking on one of the other options or select "No" to un-select an individual item. All items are set on "No" when you begin your seed order. You will be able to tell if an item is selected because the round button will change color - a black dot in the center if the selection is for an individual seed number, and a blue dot if it is part of a range of numbers. Blue dots cannot be changed on the individual numbers in the range - see paragraph below about ranges for more information on making changes to ranges.
To use the Instant Add box method for entering your choices, type a seed number into the white box in the grey Instant Add section above the letter buttons. Then click on the choice button for that item to add it to your selections. Do not use the enter/return key on your keyboard after typing in the seed number or the seed number will automatically be put in as a First choice. Be sure to use the correct Second choice button if entering all your selections using the Instant Add box. Choose Second choices (preferred) only for a few Second choice selections you want to be pulled first if a First choice selection is gone.
To select a RANGE choice you must use the Instant Add box. Type in the range of numbers to indicate you would accept any ONE number within that range; ranges count as one choice. You must enter the complete numbers, such as 1355-1362 (NOT 1355-62). If you change your mind about a range and want to adjust the numbers within the range, change the choice category or delete the range choice, you can ONLY do so by deleting it from the 'Your Selections' page (see next section) and then you can re-enter the new range in the Instant Add box, if required. You CANNOT make any changes to a range from within the seed list itself using the round choice buttons - ranges will show as blue dots in the center, to indicate that it is part of a range and that the buttons cannot be used to make the changes directly. Please note that ranges are pulled strictly by seed number, so garden and wild seed selections are NOT included in the same range even though they may be listed together on the seed list.
Seed Donors and volunteers are allowed 35 First choices; non-donors are allowed 25 First choices and all are allowed up to 50 Second choices. Many seed numbers will be gone before your order is processed, so it is very important that you select plenty of Second choices for the order fillers to pull from to complete your order. You are not allowed more than one packet of any seed number.
Please do not request any items that are considered noxious weeds in your state. US Members should check with their state list of Noxious Weeds: https://plants.usda.gov/java/noxComposite.
Click on the >>> Review your order so far button to be taken to the 'Your Selections' page. On this page, you will see two choice columns with the selections you have made so far, either First or Second choice. Your Second choice (preferred) will be designated by an asterisk (*) before the seed number. The items will be arranged numerically within each column with any ranges listed at the bottom of the appropriate choice column. You can delete an item from the 'Your Selections' page by clicking on the ( x ) red x button after the listing. Ranges must first be deleted from the 'Your Selections' page if you want to change or remove them from your lists. If you make any changes on the 'Your Selections' page you MUST use the Back to Seed List Ordering page button to ensure the changes are processed on the 'Order Seed' page. Do NOT use your browser back button to return to the 'Order Seed' page.
Look at the green count boxes to monitor how many First and Second choices you have selected and how many more you are allowed. If you reach the limit on your First or Second choices and try to add another item to that choice category, a message will pop-up letting you know you reached the limit. You can adjust the choice of any of the individual seed number selections within the seed list by simply clicking on one of the other choice buttons for that item or the "No" button. Ranges can only be changed by deleting them from the 'Your selections' page and re-entering them.
Saving Your Order and Finding It Again: You do not have to complete your order in one session; your selections are saved automatically to your user account. You can access your order again to continue adding or changing selections by going to the 'Order Seed' link, but you cannot change an order after you click on Finalize Order - Checkout button. We recommend you save a copy of what you are ordering, either by using the Print selections button to print from the 'Your Selections' page or writing down the seed numbers/choice selection before leaving the website, just in case.
Once you have made all your selections and any changes, you are ready to finalize your order. Note - you cannot make any changes to or re-enter your order once you have finalized it. Click on the Finalize Order - Checkout button. The first page you are sent to gives you several options regarding your order:
1st - You must mark if you will accept substitute seed packets if your choice selections are gone, so you receive the full allowed amount of packets. If you do not select the "yes" button ONLY packets still available from the choices you listed will be sent, even though it may be less than your allowed amount. No refunds can be made and no multiples of the same seed number are allowed.
2nd - Indicate if you would like to receive the printed Surplus Seed list by mail or an email reminder when it is ready on the website. Please note that the printed Surplus Seed list shows only the seed numbers, so you will need to check the NARGS website or have a printed seed list to see the seed names. Or you can simply return to the SEEDEX page on March 1st when the Surplus round begins to view the Surplus list and place your order online (see more about the Surplus round below).
3rd - If you would like to Add a donation to your order, you can do so by checking the box and either selecting one of the suggested amounts or choose Other and add whatever dollar amount you want in the Amount box. The donation amount will be added to your checkout payment. (Thank you!)
Once you have answered these three options, click on the green Continue button to proceed to the payment section.
Please BE PATIENT with the Continue button; allow it time to process and do NOT click on the button a second time as that may put a second order in your cart checkout. If anything other than the 'Seed Exchange Main Round' order or added donation appears in your cart contact us immediately; do not proceed until we have deleted the other items for you.
On the Checkout page that appears please verify the Cart content and Billing information (contact us immediately if the information is incorrect). In the Main Round, all members must pay $17 (US dollars) for their Main Round seed order. Select the Payment method (PayPal or mail check/money order) then go to the bottom of the page and select Review Order to complete the payment portion. Verify the details on the Review Order page and select Submit Order button (or the Back button if you need to make a change).
If you chose PayPal you will be sent to the PayPal site and then return to nargs.org at the completion of your transaction. Use PayPal to pay by credit card without creating a PayPal account. On the PayPal site, either select to log in to your PayPal account, if you have one - OR - choose 'Pay with Debit or Credit Card' and you can continue with the credit card information.
If you chose to pay by check or money order you will be shown a postal address where you will mail your order payment and will also be sent an email invoice with the postal address. All checks/money orders should be made out to 'NARGS'. Please note - your order will not be put into the queue to be filled until payment is received so send payment immediately - payment must arrive before January 31. If you send cash, it is at your own risk. All payments must be in US dollars.
An email invoice for your order will be sent to your email address to verify the submission was successful - if you do not receive it, check your spam folder before contacting us.
If the Finalize Order - Checkout button is greyed out or does not take you to the checkout page: you either need to renew your membership or have already finalized a seed order but may not have finished the checkout process (look for the CART link in the upper menu). If you need help completing your seed order contact us immediately.


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Sylvan Esso (photo: Lilly Nguyen)
North Carolina duo Sylvan Esso have risen quickly to headlining status at Berkeley's Greek Theatre, where they performed a smashing act with support from jazz maestro Kamasi Washington. We have an excellent gallery of both performers from their show this past weekend for you to check out below.
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I went to Ulta some time last year, around my birthday I think. There was this beautiful bar glitter from Sally Hansen calling my name. It was the last one. However, I had already picked up at least 5 other polishes and some other cosmetics, and I had to narrow them down because, let's face it, I didn't need them all, and I sure couldn't afford them all. I don't remember what I decided on, but I know that I put Snappy Sprinkles back and then regretted it as soon as I got home.
I've been to Ulta many times since then and had completely forgot about the glitter until yesterday. There were so many polishes on clearance, so of course I had to check them out. And as I was rifling through them all, there was that beautiful bar glitter from Sally Hansen calling my name again, but this time, half the price. She is now sitting in my polish collection and is layered on my China Glaze Flip Flop Fantasy.
Snappy Sprinkles is peach and mint bar glitter in a clear base. The mint is just "sprinkled" in. LOL. Then to make it even more amazing, I added Essie Matte About You.
I'm not sure FFF is the best polish to convey the colors in the glitter, but I'm going to keep playing with it.


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The first day of the new term – back to school
Today was little Mr's first day back to school after the Christmas break. I think he was quite happy to get back, to be honest. We had no trouble getting him changed into his uniform – that's for sure. Mind you, he didn't, at first, want to get out of bed – though I know he didn't realise it was school time else he would have probably run downstairs.
Apparently, he had a good day, though he seemed quite hungry when he got home – to the point that he went into a mini-meltdown while waiting for food. Well, that and potentially because of the change of routine. Once eaten he was fine.
Work, work, work
For me, it was back in work again. I started back yesterday, though it makes me realise just how much I can't get done while having work. While on holiday there was so much that I could do, things I could learn places to share. Having to work pays the bills (for the moment), but does mean I lose a big percentage of the day to share great things.
Let's see how the year progresses as it would be nice to have a little more time in the week to share great things.
Yawning nice and early
The good thing is that little Mr started yawning about 6:30pm. That means that going back to school has tired him out a little. The proof, we thought, would be when it was actually bedtime. We wondered would get to sleep early.
Although yawning, he seemed nice and calm playing and having sensory inputs on the sofa. As he hadn't had the opportunity through the day, we let him have his playtime before bed.
And then it was bedtime
Bedtime came nice and early – we decided to try to put him to bed at 7:15pm. We wanted to see if the yawning would mean he actually nodded off. It was still 9:30pm before he nodded off though. That said, that's still about 45 mins earlier than over the holiday.
Gave myself and my wife some time to chill… and for me to do some techie stuff .. Until tomorrow.
I recently came across the following quote
"If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be."
― Maya Angelou
This is my new goal in life. Not to conform to be normal, but to be amazing and I hope to inspire you to be amazing too.


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Clover, SC$1,200,000
Details & Amenities
Prime Commercial/Retail site with approximately 350 feet of road frontage on SC Hwy 49 (Charlotte Highway) in the heart of Lake Wylie. Located just 1.0 miles from the Buster Boyd Bridge this would be an ideal site for lake related business. County sewer line runs along Hwy 49 in front of the property and the water line is on the corner of the adjacent property. NOTE: SC DOT 2015 TRAFFIC COUNT IS 34,700 VEHICLES PER DAY PASS THIS LOCATION. NOTE: SELLER FINANCING MAY BE POSSIBLE WITH SUBSTANTIAL DOWN PAYMENT AND GOOD CREDIT
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This property is a listing of Keller Williams Fort Mill.
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Slowing DownSunday, July 17, 2011
"How many books are you reading right now??"
That was Tyler today at the pool after I pulled out yet another book to read.
He's right. I'm reading too many things right now…
There's the Dietrich Bonhoeffer bio I've been working through for a few months now {It's heavy and can be a little dry, so I need a break every now and then. Church history + theology + conspiracies against Hitler isn't exactly chick lit…}.
Then there's "House Rules" by Jodi Picoult that I've been reading on my Kindle {I'm exactly 19% through}. And there's "Bossypants" by Tina Fey that I have to finish in time for bookclub this week…
Have I mentioned I haven't started it yet?
And today I pulled out my latest. A book I'm reading for small group… "Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World: Finding Intimacy with God in the Busyness of Life."
The title's cheesy, yes, but I was nodding and nodding through the first two chapters wishing I had a pen…
"The thought intrigues you. Deep inside of you there is a hunger, a calling, to know and love God. To truly know Jesus Christ and the fellowship of the Spirit. You're not after more head knowledge—it's heart-to-heart intimacy you long for.
Yet a part of you hangs back. Exhausted, you wonder how to find the strength or the time. Nurturing your spiritual life seems like one more duty—one more thing to add to a life that is spilling over with responsibilities.
It's almost as if you're standing at the bottom rung of a ladder that stretches up to heaven. Eager but daunted, you name the rungs with spiritual things you know you should do: study the Bible, pray, fellowship…
'He's up there somewhere,' you say, swaying slightly as you peer upward, uncertain how to begin or if you even want to attempt the long, dizzy climb. But to do nothing means you will miss what your heart already knows: There is more to this Christian walk than you've ever experienced. And you're just hungry enough—just desperate enough—to want it all."
So many days I just feel overwhelmed. Between working and working out and keeping the house clean and going to church and Bible study and blogging and making the house look like what I want the house to look like…oh, and being a good friend and maintaining a social calendar, and keeping in touch with family…grocery shopping, laundry, errands, watering the plants… All the while wanting to be the best wife, the best employee, the best therapist, the best cook, the best blogger, the most creative… It goes on and on. And when I come home exhausted, I just say to myself,
"I don't even have kids yet. How am I ever. going. to make it?"
Spending time in the scriptures or praying or serving always gets pushed to the back seat because it's the one thing that doesn't have a deadline. And every night, as I fall asleep with that closed Bible sitting on my nightstand, I feel bad about it. I feel guilty. And I know I'm missing out on the best part of my life because I'm trying to make my life the best.
If the fact that I'm reading four books is any indication of how much I take on at once, you can see that I'm in need of a good kick in the butt. I'm truly excited to get into this book, take in its encouragement, and slow. down. Dive into the Word. Experience this Christian life as it should be.
So here goes.
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Add 2 to 4 capfuls to 2 gallons of water for ready-to-use shampoo. Wet horse thoroughly. Massage Vetrolin® White 'N Brite™ Shampoo into horse's coat, mane and tail and leave on for 5 minutes. Rinse well with clear running water. TO SPOT CLEAN: Rub Vetrolin® White 'N Brite™ Shampoo directly onto stain. Leave on for 5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.


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Skyrim Map Asset
Model, texture and sound development of SHotN
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LondonRook gave me this Skyrim map texture. He thought maybe it could be useful in some way. I don't know what it is exactly; looks like a texture displaying a blank Skyrim. Something that could be placed ingame as a map, perhaps?
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It would be better, if there was no daedric writing on this map, but other than that it's a nice contribution.
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Vermont Furniture Maker Agrees to Pay $73,852 to Settle Clean Air Violations
Release Date: 01/09/03
Contact Information: Andrew Spejewski, EPA Press Office, 617-918-1014
BOSTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today that Ethan Allen Inc. has agreed to a settlement for alleged clean air violations at its Orleans, Vermont facility. Ethan Allen, a wood furniture manufacturer, will pay a $73,852 penalty.
The settlement stems from emissions violations in 2001. In May 2001, in response to an EPA order, Ethan Allen conducted particulate emissions tests on its wood fired boilers at the Orleans and Beecher Falls facilities in Vermont. Two of the three boilers at the Orleans facility failed the emissions tests. One of the boilers was emitting particulate pollution at more than twice the legal limit. Particulate pollution can cause a variety of respiratory and other health effects.
Ethan Allen repaired the emissions control equipment on the boilers during the summer of 2001, and retested the two failing boilers in October 2001. Both boilers passed the retest.
"Recent research shows particulate pollution can have serious public health impact," said Robert W. Varney, regional administrator for EPA's New England Office. "I am pleased that the we were able to work closely with the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation on this issue and that Ethan Allen moved quickly to correct the problem and ensure it won't happen again."
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New York, NY -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/19/2012 --Publishers and media firms have long known that the successful sale of any content produced – books, DVDs, movies – largely depended on the attraction it has with viewers and readers.
Sex and violence still sell in mainstream media. Hollywood makes few family movies anymore. As Senior Writer for CNN Money Paul R. La Monica pointed out in an article several years ago, many moviegoers have often been scared of religious based movies. However blockbuster titles such as Chronicles of Narnia, who are heavily based on Christian allegories, turned out to be a major hit.
The Passion Of The Christ, released in 2004 showed similar success despite quite a lot of negative feedback and some rather divided reviews and backlash from religious communities.
The fact of the matter is that media publishers haven't just decided they are looking to produce religion-based content for the sake of it. As with any business, the decision to pursue such an avenue is purely driven on the almighty dollar.
There are many examples of publicly traded media publishers that generate a large percentage of their revenues from religious content. A few names that come to mind are Pearson (NYSE: PSO) and Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL).
There's also Salem Communications (NASDAQ: SALM), a radio broadcaster that focuses mainly on Christian music and other religious content. There is a clear and large market for religious based content. The market opportunity for these companies is estimated to well over $4.3 Billions in annual gross industry sales in the US alone, with an estimated $4.5 Billions in international sales - a market of approximately $9 Billions.
Newly traded on the Small Cap OTC Markets is Truli.net (OTCQB: TRLI). Truli Media Group, parent Company of Truli.net, was founded by entertainment industry veteran executive Michael Jay Solomon.
With an iconic, successful track record in developing and leading worldwide television media distribution companies, Solomon is the former co-founder, Chairman and CEO of Telepictures Corp, President of Lorimar-Telepictures Corp and Warner Bros. International Television, where, as President, he built the world's largest television content distributor to $800M.
Recognizing a need for a simple and centralized vast library of family and faith-based subject matter combined with unifying social interaction, a team of ministry leaders, technologists and business people gathered to address this need on behalf of the Evangelical Christian community, estimated at more than 100 million people in the U.S. and totals over 700 million internationally.
TRLI's online real estate, Truli.Net offers a unique distribution platform focused on Christian and family-friendly content that is free for users to view, interact and engage with on any mobile apparatus such as tablets, phones, smart TV, etc.
The Industry Opportunity for TRLI stems from an Under Served & Limited Consumer Offering. Some of the issues that are turning out to be major industry opportunities for stocks like TRLI are:
- Sermons – Sunday only, not searchable (VOD), not interactive
- Paid Programming – on Christian networks (TBN); time is limited
- Cable TV Ministry – one way communication, dictated time slots
- Education – limited to Sunday school, home & parochial schools.
- Movies – difficulty finding quality spiritual & family oriented films
The Competitive Advantage Of An Interactive One-Stop Solution:
- A consumer tailored, individual customized experience
- Expanded, global outreach potential for ministries of any size, budget or location anywhere in the world
- Direct user feedback and comment to ministry messages
- Social interface for sharing and discussing issues of faith, Christian life and any family or personal growth subjects
- Continuously updated content, easily distributed on variety of media streaming devices, dedicated to the Christians world
- The first free multi-denominational platform with potential to strengthen unity of the Evangelical Christian world.
With 43% of adult Americans attending religious services weekly (over 130 million people every Sunday) and 63 million American adults saying they have an "active faith," which includes weekly church attendance, prayer, and Bible reading (Barna Research), it is clear that faith-based consumers represent a huge, viable market.
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Established in 1926, the Pontiac Motor Division was a proud member of the General Motors family since day one. For most of its life, Pontiac was among the top sellers and a valuable addition to the lineup. But in the first few decades, from the late 1920s to the early 1960s, Pontiac was an economy brand. And it was close to Chevrolet in pricing and model selection.
However, from the early 1960s onwards, Pontiac got the performance brand image that suited it the best. In those days, Pontiac singlehandedly introduced the muscle car movement to the mainstream car market. They presented numerous powerful, fast models. And they were active in racing until 1963 when there was a corporative ban on all racing activities.
So, during the 1970s and 80s, Pontiac's performance reputation stayed. But their models were less exciting despite producing some interesting cars. However, in the 1990s and early 2000s, Pontiac became just a pale shadow of its former self. GM invested in it, but without much success. So, in 2010 they discontinued the Pontiac brand in a controversial move that sparks debates to this day.
Read on to get an interesting introduction to the world of obscure, lost and forgotten Pontiacs. You are not going to learn about those glorious GTOs, Firebirds and Trans AMs or those disappointing Pontiac Aztecs or Sunbirds. You will take a trip through Pontiac history learning about the cars that even the biggest Pontiac fans have trouble remembering. However, the following models could be the next big thing in the classic car world.
Pontiac Bonneville 1958
Although the Bonneville nameplate is famous, most Pontiac aficionados connect it with those late 1960s and early 70s full-size sedans. However, they introduced the Bonneville in 1958 as a separate model. In fact, this was the car that started the whole performance image for Pontiac.
In those days, Simon "Bunkie" Knudsen was the head of the Pontiac Motor Division. He wanted more excitement for the brand, so he took a Star Chief model and gave it a full makeover. He improved the design and added a gorgeous rear end that mimicked a rocket engine. Also, he included the most powerful engine Pontiac had to offer.
The 1958 Bonneville was available only as a two-door hardtop or convertible, emphasizing its performance appeal. Under the hood was a 370 CID V8 engine that produced 255 HP in its base form. For more power, there was a Tri-Power option with 300 HP, as well as a top of the line fuel-injected version with 310 HP. With this engine, the 1958 Bonneville was one of the most powerful and fastest GM cars of the day.
Thanks to its performance and beautiful design, they chose the 1958 Bonneville to pace the Indianapolis 500 race. The Bonneville had moderate success on the market. In fact, Pontiac managed to sell over 12,000 copies. Today, knowledgeable car enthusiasts appreciate this car, but the general automotive public doesn't know about it. But the performance reputation of the early Bonneville was a prerequisite to the GTO and other future muscle models.


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O'Reilly Theatre,
Belvedere College, Great Denmark Street, Dublin 1
Wednesday 8th July @ 6pm
PalFest Ireland, an unprecedented arts festival of more than 50 events in support of Palestine, timed to mark one year after the Israeli bombardment of Gaza that left 2200 Palestinians dead including 556 children, will be officially launched in
The O'Reilly Theatre, Belvedere College, reception beginning at 6pm on Wednesday 8th July 2015.
The event will include Palestinian poems read by members of Ireland's Palestinian community including Fatin al-Tamimi, music by Colm Mac Con Iomaire of The Frames, and the festival will be introduced by esteemed Irish artist Robert Ballagh.
A full programme of events will be announced, covering all artforms, including more than fifty events in Dublin and nationwide, involving more than 300 artists. PalFest Ireland represents a resounding challenge from Ireland's arts community to long-term Israeli aggression against Palestine.
PalFest Ireland is a voluntary-run arts festival organised by Irish Artists in support of Palestine to demonstrate solidarity between the Irish arts community and the people of Palestine.


text: Business types take notice. Toshiba is launching a new, mobile projector aimed right at you suits. The TLP-XE30U might not have a great name but the 3,000 ANSI lumen brightness, along with a nice three-year warranty should make up for it. It's got a blackboard mode along with a one-touch auto screen setup for quick pre-meeting prep time. Overall though, this is just another mundane 3LCD business projector that just screams to ditch the PowerPoint for a little Madden '09 action. Yours now for only $1,199, but do try to find some gaming time with it.


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North Queensferry Boat Club
North Queensferry Boat Club is primarily aimed at any individual who wishes to pursue an interest in boating and would like to share that desire, along with other like minded people, here at the West Bay, North Queensferry.
Quintessentially the Club can be considered as Multi-Functional within a Boating Environment. The club is unique in itself with an all round approach to boating and sailing by its members, along with the facility to launch and retrieve boats using our Dumper/HIAB facility.
Facilities within our workshop at the club, will allow members to carry out essential maintenance and repairs to their vessels.
Being a Club Member will also ensure you have the best of help and advice from within the Membership
Collectively, we are very much a club that requires a fair degree of voluntary help from within the Membership and would look to any member joining the club, to be able to assist/contribute in some useful manner.


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This Mother's Day (2017) was the first that I had no mother on earth. And, oh, how much I miss her! She was my friend, my mentor, my counselor. It pained her to see my body weaken from ALS. Her she was, 96 years old, walking with no cane or walker and watching me decline from walker to wheelchair.
My mother was 18 when I was born. So we kind of grew up together. Two years earlier, at age 16, she had carried a baby girl, Eunice Eleanor, for seven months, but the baby girl died 30 minutes after she was delivered.
My mother had a new baby every five years for twenty years. I was a sophomore in college when she called to tell me that another baby, her last, was on his way.
My father, Paul, to whom she was married for 65 years, was a gregarious, hard working building contractor in Fort Lauderdale and a strong Christian leader in the community.
But it was my mother, Ruth, who did the patient teaching, the Bible story telling, the Bible memory work drill master. And she was the one who was there praying with each of her five children in turn, usually at the age of five or six, as each of us personally received God's free gift of eternl life.
And that developed a very special bond between herself and each of her five children.
Paul's radical embracing of God as his majority business partner met with Ruth's strong endorsement. And his energetic witness for Christ was matched by Ruth's witness to her family and neighbors.
She was a Proverbs 31 woman.
Ruth died on October 2, 2016 in Clermont, Florida after a very brief illness of one week. She was 96 years old and spunky as ever. Shortly before her death she received her driver's license renewal, good for another ten years! (See my earlier post written shortly after she died.)
The lyrics below by Stephen Jones perfectly describe my mother. Listen to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir as they sing "A mother's eyes reflect the love of heaven."


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Breastfeeding: The Best Start
Feeding your baby is about more than just providing nutrients. It is the perfect time to love, cuddle and interact with your new baby. In this class, we will explore the normal breastfeeding relationship and begin to remove some of the barriers we hear as expectant parents. We will also discuss techniques, timing, positioning and the availability of community support and resources.
$40/person or couple
- Space is limited, so please pre-register by calling (603) 650-2600.
- All classes must be paid for in full one week before they begin, and we are unable to provide refunds for a program after that date.
- WHRC reserves the right to cancel any program due to insufficient enrollment.
- In case of bad weather, class cancellations will be made on the day of the class: by 2:30 pm for evening classes, and by 8:30 am for daytime classes.
- Partial scholarships for select classes are available from donations made to the WHRC Scholarship Fund.
- Some managed care plans are now offering reimbursement to their subscribers for participation in our health care classes. Call your employer or insurance customer representative to find out if you are eligible.
Keywords: Pregnancy and Parenting


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The Zero-Sum Politics of a Slow Growth Era
Thinking about Ron Brownstein's article from over the weekend, about current Republican governors being much more united in their opposition to Obama than 1990s-era GOP governors were with respect to Clinton, it struck me that this is exactly what you'd expect politics to look like in a world of low-to-zero real growth expectations. Which happens to be the world we pretty much live in, at least in this country.
The big Obama Administration initiative that the GOP governors are so unified in opposing is the health-care law. You can make an argument that this law – if it works – is a pro-growth initiative. That by planting the seeds of a real individual insurance market, it begins the process of decoupling health insurance from employment, increasing labor market flexibility and making it possible for more people to commit to an entrepreneurial career path. That by providing health insurance to more of the uninsured, it will reduce the drag that ill health poses on their productivity. That, by restraining spending over time on some of the least "productive" kinds of health expenditures, it will free up resources both for more productive uses, whether in health care or in other sectors. And so forth.
That's if it works – and if its reforms are extended by further reform. And that's a big "if." What it does immediately, of course, is transfer resources from the "haves" to the "have-nots." It takes resources from the elderly and gives them to the young, from the rich to the poor, from those with "Cadillac" health benefits to the uninsured. All of those transfers are, of course, defensible on moral and practical grounds – but it's not surprising to see the "haves" fight back.
The big state-level initiative of the GOP governors that the national Democrats are trying to blunt is the effort to kill, or at least maim, public sector unions. The states in aggregate are in terrible fiscal shape, and unless we enter a period of rapid economic growth they will remain in lousy shape indefinitely. Somebody is going to have to lose in the huge budgetary battles in statehouses around the country. GOP governors want that "somebody" to be public sector workers who, in many cases, have seen their position improve relative to their private-sector equivalents (which, I think, is the important comparison – not whether they are over- or under-paid in an absolute sense, but whether one group of workers has been gaining or losing ground relative to the other).
This effort could also be pro-growth – if it was part of a larger effort to restructure the public sector to make it more productive. Take teachers. "More pay but less job security" is a deal that lots of education reformers would be enthusiastic about. If teaching was something that lots of decently-educated people did for 5-10 years (like becoming a drug rep, or a management consultant, or working in publishing, or any of the myriad other jobs that people mostly don't do for their whole working lives), instead of a career where most of the benefits are back-loaded, you could actually pay teachers more, save a lot of money, and have a better-educated and more-energized cadre of teachers. But that's another big "if." Meanwhile, what public sector workers know is that they are being asked to give up something they have. Once again, it's not surprising to see the "haves" fight back.
But in the absence of a period of "catch-up" growth that brings us back to something like the long-term trend, politics is going to be about cutting up the pie rather than making the pie higher. And if that's what politics is going to be, then you're going to see this kind of polarization, as the "haves" in each political coalition organize massive resistance to any attempt to take away from them what's "theirs."
It's that larger pro-growth vision that's missing from the dominant message both parties are giving. Both parties, rather, are saying something like "if we do what we'd be saying we should do anyway, growth will come." If we cut taxes and cut spending, the magic of the free market will produce jobs. If we expand the social safety net, working people will be more secure and demand will pick up. I'm not surprised neither of these propositions are really selling all that well.
So get ready for another season of zero-sum trench-warfare politics.


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- periwig
- noun Etymology: modification of Middle French perruque — more at peruke Date: 1529 peruke • periwigged adjective
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
Look at other dictionaries:
Periwig — Per i*wig, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Perwigged}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Perwigging}.] To dress with a periwig, or with false hair. Swift. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Periwig — Per i*wig, n. [OE. perrwige, perwicke, corrupt. fr. F. perruque; cf. OD. peruyk, from French. See {Peruke}, and cf. {Wig}.] A headdress of false hair, usually covering the whole head, and representing the natural hair; a wig. Shak. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
periwig — 1520s, perwyke, popular corruption of perruck, from M.Fr. perruque (see PERUKE (Cf. peruke)) … Etymology dictionary
periwig — [per′ə wig΄] n. [earlier perwyke, altered < Fr perruque: see PERUKE] a wig; specif., one of the type worn by men in the 17th and 18th cent., usually powdered and having the hair gathered together at the back with a ribbon … English World dictionary
periwig — /per i wig /, n. a wig, esp. a peruke. [1520 30; earlier perwyke, alter. of MF perruque PERUKE] * * * … Universalium
periwig — noun /ˈpɛrɪwɪɡ/ wig … Wiktionary
periwig — per|i|wig [ peri,wıg ] noun count a type of white WIG with curls that people wore in the past … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
periwig — see WIG … The Hutchinson dictionary of word origins
periwig — per·i·wig || perɪwɪg n. wig, cap of hair worn on the head … English contemporary dictionary
periwig — noun a highly styled wig worn formerly by both women and men and retained by judges and barristers as part of their professional dress. Derivatives periwigged adjective Origin C16: alt. of peruke, with wi representing the Fr. u sound … English new terms dictionary


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Transcendental Meditation explained by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi at Lake Louise, Canada 1968. This historic talk brings understanding to the nature of inner life. Maharishi says that practicing the Transcendental Meditation Technique is a way to help dissolve stresses and to quickly enjoy life to the maximum.
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Total Lunar Eclipse of December 10: Vancouver, Seattle, California, Oregon, Canada, Calgary
The last eclipse of 2011 is a total lunar eclipse on December 10 visible from Vancouver, Seattle, California, Oregon, Canada, Calgary. There won't be another total lunar eclipse for three years. Viewers in the western half of the United States will have the best views Saturday well before dawn. The farther west the better.
Google Doodle (as the tech giant likes to call the logo on its search engine site) will mimic the eclipse with photos of the actual event itself. A click and a push of the slider under the doodle moves the images from a white moon to red and back to white again, replicating the Earth's shadow passing by. The lunar eclipse will also be on YouTube.
Weather permitting, Seattle could get a rare eyeful in the wee hours of Saturday morning. The total eclipse will begin at 6:06 a.m. PST and last for 61 minutes, but Seattle Total Lunar Eclipse watchers will get their best view of the eclipse's early stages around 5 a.m. The best views will be from the top of a hill.
The scene from the Pacific — Australia and parts of Asia — will be prime. The action will be unfolding there Saturday night, local time. In order to observe the selenelion, you should make sure that both your east-southeast and west-northwest horizons are free of any tall obstructions that might block your views of the setting moon or rising sun. Depending on the clarity of your sky, you might actually lose sight of the moon about 10 or 15 minutes before sunrise thanks to the brightening morning twilight and the moon sinking into any horizon haze (atmospheric "schmutz"). This holds only for the uneclipsed portion of the moon. Indeed, if the moon is totally eclipsed at moonset, you will probably have to scan the western horizon as the twilight increases in order to detect the moon, which will perhaps resemble a dim and eerily illuminated softball.
Western Canada, including Vancouver, is the place to be for Saturday morning lunar eclipse. Environment Canada is forecasting just a few clouds overnight for the Vancouver region.
The Moon's orbital trajectory takes it through the southern half of Earth's umbral shadow. Although the eclipse is not central, the total phase still lasts 51 minutes. The Moon's path through Earth's shadows as well as a map illustrating worldwide visibility of the event are shown in Figure 6. The timings of the major eclipse phases are listed below.
Penumbral Eclipse Begins: 11:33:32 UT
Partial Eclipse Begins: 12:45:42 UT
Total Eclipse Begins: 14:06:16 UT
Greatest Eclipse: 14:31:49 UT
Total Eclipse Ends: 14:57:24 UT
Partial Eclipse Ends: 16:17:58 UT
Penumbral Eclipse Ends: 17:30:00 UT
At the instant of greatest eclipse (14:32 UT) the Moon lies at the zenith in the Pacific Ocean near Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. The umbral eclipse magnitude peaks at 1.1061 as the Moon's centre passes 21.4 arc-minutes south of the shadow axis. The Moon's northern limb is then 6.4 arc-minutes south of the shadows axis and 33.3 arc-minutes from the umbra's edge. In contrast, the Moon's southern limb lays 36.5 arc-minutes from the shadow centre and 3.2 arc-minutes from the southern edge of the umbra. Thus, the northern half of the Moon will appear much darker than the southern half because it lies deeper in the umbra.
Since the Moon samples a large range of umbral depths during totality, its appearance will change dramatically with time. It is difficult to predict the brightness distribution in the umbra, so observers are encouraged to estimate the Danjon value at different times during totality (see Danjon Scale of Lunar Eclipse Brightness). Note that it may also be necessary to assign different Danjon values to different portions of the Moon (i.e., north vs. south).
During totality, the winter constellations are well placed for viewing so a number of bright stars can be used for magnitude comparisons. Aldebaran (mv = +0.87) is 9° to the southwest of the eclipsed Moon, while Betelgeuse (mv = +0.45) is 19° to the southeast, Pollux (mv = +1.16) is 37° east, and Capella (mv = +0.08) is 24° north.
The entire event is visible from Asia and Australia. For North Americans, the eclipse is in progress as the Moon sets with western observers favored by a larger fraction of the eclipse before moonset. Observers throughout Europe and Africa will miss the early eclipse phases because they occur before moonrise. None of the eclipse can be seen from South America or Antarctica.
So, enjoy the total lunar eclipse on December 10 from Vancouver, Seattle, California, Oregon, Canada, Calgary..
Yoga Retreats and Courses in Vancouver, Canada
Thanks to YogaBC newsletter, which posted there Yoga Retreats and Courses in Vancouver, Canada:
Sacred Energy Arts: Yoga, Tai Chi & Qi Gong Fusion
with Matthew Cohen from L.A., March 12 & 13, 2011, Vancouver
Information: www.soulspringwellness.ca
Yoga Retreat in Cumberland BC
with senior teacher Sandra Sammartino, April 8 – 10, 2011, Comox
Information: Body Heart and Soul
Sri Dharma Mittra Retreat
June 10-12, 2011, Naramata Center, Penticton, BC
Information: http://www.yogaessentials.com/dharma_mittra
Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh
August 8 – 14, 2011, Vancouver
Information: www.tnhvancouver2011.org
Yoga and Mountain Biking Retreat
with Ryan Leech and Boréale Mountain Biking, July 2-8, 2011, Whitehorse, Yukon
Information: borealebiking.ca/ride-and-reach/


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The Sassy Pear started in 2007 when I realized I was leaving comments that were way too long on other people's blogs. I had no idea that I had anything worthwhile to say, but all these years later, I'm still blogging – the old school kind of blogging and I have no intentions of stopping.
This started as a weight loss blog, but like me, it has evolved in something a little more well-rounded. In the last few years I stopped dieting and got my sanity back – the restricting and bingeing cycle was making me crazy and I decided that I need to make a change for both my mental and physical health. I don't put a label on the way I eat now…I just eat. Sometimes I eat huge salads and other times I eat Cheetos. My body craves nutritious foods and sometimes my soul craves total junk and I've learned both are completely okay. You gotta do your own soul-searching when it comes to how you want to nourish your body and mind.
I'm 47, married-with-kids, full-time employee, wanna-be writer who had her coming of age in the 80s. Hobbies include reading, hand-lettering, long walks in the park, and laughing at my own jokes. I'm learning to exercise more for the benefits it brings to my brain and heart and less for what it can do for my physique. Oh, and I'm pear-shaped (hence the title of my blog). I'm pretty much an open book on this blog – I believe in being as honest about my struggles and successes as much as possible – but if there's something you would like to know about me, feel free to email me at firstname.lastname@example.com. I love getting emails from readers, so please drop me a line if you wanna talk.


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Affordable Care Act Update for Employers
With the Affordable Care Act now entering its second year, employers need to take specific steps during the 2015 benefit year to avoid penalties under the Employer Shared Responsibility provision of the Act.
According to Don Garlitz, Executive Director, bswift Exchange Solutions, an internal reporting system to keep track of employee hours, number of dependents, employee health care coverage levels and coverage periods is critical.
Need Help with Affordable Care Act Compliance?
If your business needs help complying with the ACA's employer mandate, Snyder Insurance can help. Just drop us a line or call (630) 960-4848.
Source: BenefitsTV


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Following my detailed post focusing solely (no pun intended) on the Yeezy Boost 350; come the weekend I decided to wear them for the very first time out (or as sneakerheads would say: 'UnDS'ing them). See what I styled the hyped trainer with...
Wednesday, 22 July 2015
Yeezy Boost 350 (On Feet)
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Labels: Acne, Adidas, Celine, Fedora, H&M, Isabel Marant, Saint Laurent Paris, Style, Yeezy Boost
Location: Bristol, City of Bristol, UK
Friday, 17 July 2015
Yeezy Boost 350 by Kanye West
Love him or hate him, Kanye West is undeniably the most influential man in sneaker culture today; designing shoes for Bape, Giuseppe Zanotti, Louis Vuitton, Nike and now with the release of the second trainer silhouette from his current collaboration with adidas. The Yeezy Boost 350 (Turtle Dove); better late than never... I've got the shoe and my new camera so thought I'd share some detailed shots that I've taken...
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Labels: 350, Acne, Adidas, Fashion, Kanye West, Menswear, Saint Laurent, Sneakers, Style, Trainers, Yeezy, Yeezy Boost
Tuesday, 14 July 2015
Apple Music / July Playlist
Apple Music released a few weeks back; and all the music buffs and critics have posted their reviews analysing and comparing the streaming service. I will not be attempting a full-on, intricate review; I am simply going to outline my experience and thoughts so far…
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Labels: Apple, AppleMusic, Entertainment, iPhone, iTunes, Music, Other, Playlist
Wednesday, 1 July 2015
Looking like a tourist
I had no intention of leaving the house looking like a tourist or Scott Disick, but it seems to have happened anyway! As you all know from reading my previous posts (Top 5 Denim): I love my jeans. However, for summer with the warmer weather, I've entered new territory and started to rock trousers. These great value ASOS Cropped Trousers are super versatile, and can easily be dressed up or down. For this look, I dressed them down for a warm day, and as you can see I've paired them with some of my summer essentials...
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Labels: ASOS, Celine, Fashion, Harrington Jacket, Menswear, New Balance 998, New York Yankees, Our Legacy, Pool Blue, Reiss, Scott Disick, Style, summer, Tourist, Trousers
Location: London, UK


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With the release of Yakuza 0 coming to the western market on 24th January this year, I am getting really pumped to finally play it. Unfortunately, this also means that Yakuza 0 will share the same release date as the other anticipated titles like Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, Kingdom Hearts 2.8 and Tales of Berseria (4 games release on the same day!?) crazy right?
However, compared to the other 3 titles I mentioned, Yakuza is one of the series that had a hard time gaining attractions in the west. And with that, let's explore what the series has to offer.
As a Yakuza fan, we barely saw 5 getting released in the west until 3 years away from the original release date in Japan. And wouldn't you know that Playstation Experience 2016, surprised fans with not 1 but 2 games (specifically Yakuza Kiwami and Yakuza 6) planning to be released in late 2017 and early 2018.
Throughout each of the installment, players are able to explore and sightsee different locals and somewhat understand the culture behind Japanese lifestyle and mannerism. From the little details of Japanese cuisine and the go-to places such as karaoke, host clubs, and etc.
Yakuza (or Ryu ga Gotoku in Japan) is an open "District" action adventure beat 'em up with a pinch of RPG elements being thrown in from leveling up and doing side quest into the mix. The series is created by Toshihiro Nagoshi, man behind the Super Monkey Ball series, Daytona USA and lastly Binary Domain.
For the plot, the series revolves around serious crime drama from feuds between different gangs of yakuza, a spice of brotherhood, and betrayal of family members happening in the streets of the fictional district of Kamurocho. On the other hand, it has also infused with the manly tears and other melodrama that keeps itself from being serious, adding that the series manages to lower the seriousness and crank up the stupid yet entertaining side by providing players to explore the wacky side of what Kamurocho has to offer.
The series remain consistent with two major parts. Exploration and Combat
First of all, exploration. Yakuza plays out like other JRPGs as most of your time is spent on exploring big district environments. In these segments, players are able to accept side quest, go to arcades, restaurants, shop items or equipment and other places that provides fun little mini-games and activities. There will be enemy encounters who try to pick a fight with you which transitions into combat.
Which leads to the second point that is combat, battles in the series tends to happen in one of two ways. One involves random enemy encounters during exploration and second which is obvious, story progression. As you go through the main story, you may enter fights/boss battles. Unlike random encounters during exploration, story battles can sometimes happen in one room, long hallways or even open areas that is reminiscent to something like Oldboy (2003) or The Raid: Redemption (2011).
However, when it comes to combat explanation, one Neogaf thread perfectly explains the concept:
"You have three main attack buttons in the combat. Square for light attacks (LA), Triangle as strong attacks (SA) and Circle as Grab (G). You can also use Cross to Dodge attacks and readjust your position in battle and one of the shoulder buttons is Guard.
There is possible to chain attacks by combining LA and SA. Also you can use G not only to grab on enemy but pick up weapons and fight with those. As you fight and progress through battles you gain XP which eventually lead to leveling up and giving you Soul Points. Use these points to unlock new attacks, defense options such as parry, better health, expand your heat bar and even gain new heat moves" ~Yakuza Series Starter Guide
Aside from these, I guess that's all I can offer. But if you are still interested in wanting to know more, HyperbitHero perfectly put together a good video about the whole series. With that out of the way, I hope the series finally deserves some attention it deserves.


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Kuala Lumpur is the federal capital of Malaysia. It is a Federal Territory of the country which is an important city as it houses the main transportation hub. Tourists and visitors come in through air, land or sea.
Iconic structures and buildings of Malaysia
It is here that some of the most remarkable and historical sites of Malaysia can be seen. If you are a history lover, you can take the heritage trail around Kuala Lumpur that will go along many of the significant structures that made Malaysia it is today.
Central Market – for arts and crafts
Known as the Pasar Seni Kuala Lumpur, shopping for souvenirs and cultural artifacts here are most popular. Central Market used to be an old wet market before it was converted, and renovated to what it is today. Visiting Central Market is an awesome experience where you get to enjoy the rustic structure that dates back to almost 150 years while learning more about the rich culture and arts of Malaysia.
Masjid Jamek – among the oldest mosque in Malaysia
This mosque was once the central mosque for Kuala Lumpur before the National Mosque was built and became the main centre. Masjid Jamek is known to be one of the oldest mosques in Malaysia where it is located in the heart of the city. On Fridays, thousands of Muslim men can be seen coming here to carry out their prayers.
Dataran Merdeka – Picturesque and Majestic field
This is a historical site in Kuala Lumpur where independence was declared. Each year, thousands of Malaysians come here to commemorate this day on August 31st. Besides that, this site is where one can see some of the most historical structures. This includes:
- Sultan Abdul Samad Building
- OCBC Building
- Royal Selangor Club
- St Mary's Cathedral
National Mosque – Islamic Icon of Malaysia
The National Mosque is one of the largest mosques in Southeast Asia and the national mosque of Malaysia. It is located within walking distance from Dataran Merdeka which is one of the most beautiful architectural structures in the country. From there on, one can head out towards the Old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station and the Dayabumi complex while finding out more about the development of Islam in the country.
Kuala Lumpur Railway Station
Old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station – This used to be the main rail terminal for Kuala Lumpur before KL Sentral was built. Its old Moorish architecture still remains and is among the most recognized structure seen in travel brochures and pamphlets. The Old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station was once used extensively but has since been converted as a significant heritage site on the Historical Trail of Kuala Lumpur.
Tugu Kebangsaan
Form the railway station, continue into Lake Gardens where the Tugu Kebangsaan is located. This National Monument is the symbol that commemorates those who were sacrificed for the country in their fight for freedom. It is a very significant monument in the country which depicts soldiers who gave their lives in striving for freedom and upholding the national flag.
National Museum
Located not far from the Tugu Kebangsaan is the National Museum which is where most of the historical artefacts of Malaysia are stored and displayed. Housed within a Minangkabau design structure, it is a popular place of visit among tourists and locals alike to learn more about how Malaysia came about and the achievements over the centuries.


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Just the other day, Pakistan was mourning the murder of human rights activist Sabeen Mahmud. Her fault: she spoke out and perhaps freedom of speech is becoming forbidden in Pakistan. And now, we mourn the killings of 43 people from the Ismaili community. Their fault: They belong to a minority religion and do not deserve the freedom to exist. In a country where Ahmadis don't openly share that they belong to their community, the days are not far when Ismailis and even Bohras will hide their identity just for the sake of survival in this country.
On the day of the bloody incident, gunmen entered a bus carrying 60 people of the Ismaili community, leaving 43 dead and the remaining critically injured, according to Dawn. Eyewitnesses reported that the armed men were disguised as security guards. Ahmed Marwat, a spokesman for Jundullah which is a splinter group of the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the attack, talking to Reuters. There were also reports that pamphlets reading "Daesh Khorasan" (ISIS) were seen inside the bus.
"They are killing Pakistanis today and will continue to kill Pakistanis tomorrow."
A question on everyone's minds: Why them? The Ismaili community is a sub-sect of the Shia community, and makes up 20% of Pakistan's largely Sunni population. They are considered to be a peaceful community and are concentrated in particular areas. The founder of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, was an Ismaili himself. Had he been alive today, would he also have become a victim?
It is impossible to deny that this attack is yet another example of sectarian violence. More worryingly, these terrorists/killers are finding an increasing number of religious groups to target. In the end, though, they are killing Pakistanis. They are killing Pakistanis today and will continue to kill Pakistanis tomorrow. As for those of us in the majority community, we shall mourn for a few days and then forget about it. The government and security forces will have meetings and make promises to the people, and then forget about it too. But the killers will carry on what they've been doing for years now. Only the families of those killed and injured will be forever scarred.
How much longer can we be complacent? Only have five months of this year have passed and almost every month has been marked by sectarian violence. In January, a Shia Imambargah was attacked in Shikarpur (Sindh) which left 60 dead. Then in February, 20 people were killed in an attack on a Shia mosque in Peshawar. Later in March, there were attacks on two churches in Lahore which left 14 dead and almost 80 wounded. In the same month, a Bohra mosque was targeted, leaving two dead and many injured. And now, of course, the incident with the Ismailis.
And how can one forget the persecution and killings of Hazaras? And then the Peshawar school attack which left about 150 dead? How about the usual target killings and bomb blasts in public places?
These incidents prove that Pakistan is gradually becoming a dangerous place to live, especially for minorities. They may own a Pakistani National Identity Card or passport, and treated as brethren by their neighbours, but who will explain this to the killers?
The burials have taken place and prayers have been said. The nation will stay sad for a few days and then life will be back to normal. High-level meetings between the military leader, prime minister and government will probably amount to little. Pakistanis may feel safe for a short time when they hear about some action being taken by the authorities. But with one question at the back of their minds: Who is next and when?
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THE BATTLE against prescription drug abuse in West Belfast claimed a small victory this week when over 5,000 tablets were collected from the drug bin in the Kennedy Centre.
The RAPID (Remove All Prescription and Illegal Drugs) bin in the Kennedy Centre has proved a great success with Centre manager John Jones calling it a great success.
Speaking to the Andersonstown News John Jones, said: "The drug bin in the centre has proved to be a great success, it's perfectly placed and people can drop tablets into it discretely without drawing any attention to themselves.
"The Kennedy Centre has always had the community at heart from day one, so we are absolutely delighted to have played a small part in having these tablets removed from the community.
"The scourge of prescription drug abuse has plagued our communities for too long now and we see this as a small victory in the fight to get drugs and prescription drugs off our streets."
The RAPID drug bins have three main aims:
n Removal of prescription, illegal and new psychoactive substances (often referred to as 'legal highs' and now illegal following the introduction of the Psychoactive Substances Act in May 2016) from communities;
n Provision of information and support to individuals, families, local businesses and community organisations to raise awareness of the effects and risks of using/misusing illegal and/or prescription drugs;
nBringing together community and statutory agencies, local businesses and the general public under the RAPID initiative to work towards making their local community a safer place to live.
Fra Stone, Family Support Worker with the Falls Community Council, said: "We welcome the disposal of this significant amount of drugs in the drugs bin in the Kennedy Centre.
"People are becoming more aware of the dangers of misusing prescription drugs, and I would appeal to anyone who has any drugs to dispose of them in this bin, or the one that is located in the foyer of the Falls Community Council.
"The more drugs we can take out of circulation the better. If anyone has any queries about drugs, if they are worried about themselves or a loved one, we urge them to contact the Community Drugs Programme by phone, or just call in. Our number is 90202030, and our office is located on the Falls Road opposite Willowbank Park."
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THE BATTLE against prescription drug abuse in West Belfast claimed a small victory this week when over 5,000 tablets were collected from the drug bin in the Kennedy Centre.


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Mornings are sucky. Your alarm clock has been 'snoozed' for the third time, your bed is toasty warm and you're busy dreaming of the weekend. You've been awake for a while now, just lying there, contemplating what would happen if you just didn't get out of bed today. Quite frankly, you're too fabulous to suffer in the morning. So here are a list of things to make the transition from dreaming to 'come at me world' that bit easier!
Don't wake up to that a l a r m c l o c k noise that we all despise, wake up to some feel good tunes! Here are a few of my favourite: Viva la Vida (Coldplay), Lovely Day (Bill Withers) or On Top of the World (Imagine Dragons).
C a f f e i n e. Think of it in terms of Disney. Coffee is magic. It get's Cinderella from rags to riches, makes Peter Pan fly and it turned a frog into a Prince for goodness sake. It's an infinitely powerful and supernatural force. This stuff works miracles. The whirring of the coffee machine will become music to your ears.
To shower or not to shower: that is the question.
- Yes/ To Shower: Get in there, you've made the commitment. You will be refreshed and will come out with your head well and truly in the game! Showers are great for prepping your skin for the day too, so why not do your skin routine in there too?
- No/ Not To Shower: Organisation at it's best. Evening showers are for winners! (It's actually proven that there are skin-related benefits. Besides removing all the yuck and oils, it leaves you feeling super calm for bed!) You have less to do in the hectic morning, plus you've probably slept better too. The better you sleep, the better your skin and hair will look too! Result. If you want to be even more savvy, why not braid your hair before bed too? Even better, as there is not heat being used on your hair!
Keep your b e a u t y k i n g d o m spick and span.That's right, remove your day old coffee mug, put the contents of the makeup bag into the makeup bag, untangle your hairdryer from all the other irons and chargers and make sure all brushes are within arms reach for 'morning-you'/zombie. It's all about easy access, here are a few things I do:
- Curl your eyelashes, add mascara and go (if in super rush!).
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- Try to double up: use your lipstick as your cheek colour or your highlight as eyeshadow.
- Opt for cream cosmetics and apply them with your fingers. 'Zombie-You' will love it, total 'ug' method and easy peasy, even if you're half asleep.
Put on some l i p s t i c k.Make you feel more glam, and make it appear as though you've spent longer than you have. Get some inner calm, girl. You are going to crush today. Morning frenzies are normal.
Pre-plan your outfit, so that dreamy, motivation-lacking-You can just climb into them, without questioning what they're doing. 7am shouldn't involve thinking. Yes, it's the sort of thing you did when you were 3. But does it get you out of the house looking like a put together sass ball of a woman? Yep, that's what I thought.
Eat on the go. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day (haven't we heard that a gazillion times!) so have something you can grab quickly. Stick your toast in the toaster the night before, set out the coffee cups (and even the coffee pod!) or make some breakfast muffins. Make your lunch the night before too. Just keep it simple so you're not running around like a headless chicken in the morning!
Have some go-to hairstyles! A low pony, a messy bun, a low bun, or a plait: super quick. Practice and you will be a pro and able to do it in minutes! If you want to know more about some Easy Hair Hacks,click here for a blog post all about it.
Set your bag up, next to your keys and purse- ready to run out the door like the tornado Queen you are. You may be noticing a recurring theme… lay things out for Zombie-You, she needs the help. Really she does.
I hope this helps anyone who struggles to wake up in the morning and will help you turn your frazzled mornings, into oases of calm.


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On Tuesday evening, I shall be playing the second of Bach's French Suites in a concert at Senate House, University of London as part of a celebration of 10 years of the Institute of Musical Research.
The IMR, of which I was Director, 2009-11, is the youngest of the 10 institutes of the School of Advanced Study at London University. SAS was a natural home for the UK's national music research institute, and within it, IMR has made a tremendous contribution to musical scholarship during the past decade, at home and abroad. But from 1 August it will transfer out of SAS to the Music Department of Royal Holloway, under the stewardship of the excellent Dr Geoff Baker. At Royal Holloway, the IMR will, I'm sure, begin to flourish once again in an environment where musical scholarship in all its breadth is properly understood and valued.
It is remarkable, given the saddening combination of financial and management pressures that have been wielded within HE generally in recent times, that my successor as Director, Dr Paul Archbold, has been able to develop the IMR so thoughtfully since 2011, introducing significant new strands of research documentation. I pay tribute to his brilliance as Director, and likewise that of my predecessor, Prof. Katharine Ellis who delivered me with a thriving enterprise when I arrived in Senate House in 2009. For me, it was an immense privilege to lead the IMR at an important stage in its development as it sought to establish ever-greater breadth of coverage across our diverse discipline. I was especially keen to broaden its engagement with the tremendously vibrant performance research going on in conservatoires, as well as university departments. Partly, that's what the historical performance research centre, DeNOTE was for, though its presence has since transformed into a period-instrument group performing across the UK and now with several commercial recordings released, giving broader impact to the IMR's work outside of an HE setting.
I should also pay tribute to Sir Nicholas Kenyon (a patient and wise Chair of the Advisory Council throughout my tenure, and since); to the support and vision of Sir Graeme Davies (former Vice-Chancellor of London University) and Dame Janet Ritterman (IMR Advisory Council) who appointed me to the Directorship; to Valerie James, the IMR's Administrator until 2014, to whose dedication and administrative flair British Musical scholarship owes a tremendous debt; and most of all to the former Acting Dean of the School of Advanced Study, Professor Mike Edwards, whose genuine and sincere understanding of and love for the Humanities – and the central place of Music within them – was everything that one could wish for as an Institute Director. Mike's vision and support for the role of the IMR when he was Dean actively encouraged the Institute to grow, and not to be afraid to experiment with new ideas. Under his leadership (until 2010), SAS had its priorities right: financial stewardship wisely deployed as an enabling tool to foster excellence across a diverse range of the humanities and social sciences in a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect, rather than as a divisive weapon.
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by Sandy Dover / @SandmanSeven & Danny Peters
One of the biggest transitions in life occurs when a person leaves college and looks to build on what he or she has spent years accumulating in academia. In many cases, it's a substantial shock to the system because of how different it is to negotiate with the world on our (and the world's) own terms. For former Ohio State guard Danny Peters, his world seems to be in a different place altogether. He's since left the Buckeye basketball team as the winningest player in the program's history, while trekking into a career of teaching as an assistant coach for the University of Arizona's men's basketball team. Danny has been gracious enough to let me and the rest of the SLAMonline family in on what it means to embark on the daily challenge of becoming a successful college coach, by way of a special "as told to Sandy," open-letter San Dova Speak-Easy series, dubbed "From Danny, To Sandy."
It's that time again, that first official practice I always love watching guys develop through skill instruction, but practice has always been my favorite part of the season. Obviously in college I did not get a whole lot of minutes, so practice became my most important classroom. I could ask questions and learn as I studied several of our coaches' delivery and philosophy. This season, I am one step closer to that position with a new set of coaches to learn from.
Midnight Madness is tonight. We do not have one at Arizona, but our Red-Blue game is in two weeks and is very similar. I can remember my father's teams and their first practices. I was always able to go and watch, because we did not start our high school practices until the beginning of November. So for two weeks, I would hear him teach and explain his system, the open post and transition defense. The first practice was entirely dedicated to transition defense and the importance of getting back and stopping the ball early. At an early age at Youngstown State, I can remember him having that three-hour practice and most of it was spent in transition drills preaching "pick up the ball early," "don't give the offense an advantage, get back and protect the paint," "get in position to help on the ball" and many other key points to good half-court defense. If I was to look back at the stat sheets, I would not be surprised to see a low number of fast break points scored on his teams.
At Cincinnati, practice was three hours all year round. That is what they did and it separated them from other teams and programs. But, Midnight Madness with the Bearcats…James "Flight" White with between-the-legs dunk from the free throw line…I was a junior in high school and will never forget it.
So tonight is my first official practice as a Wildcat. It is our first opportunity to prepare before Idaho State in less than a month. Each of our players has made great improvements since we returned to school in August, but this is the time when we can grow as a group. Practice is everything, and our first few weeks are key as we rework our system defensively and offensively. Various magazines and polls have us ranked to finish first or second in our league (SLAMonline predicts a second-place Pact-10 finish for the 'Cats –Ed.), but that is just a prediction and who knows what will happen. It will be interesting to see where the next two weeks takes our team and the progress we can make. I will be sure to check in before Thanksgiving, Sandman; until then, make sure you TiVo those late night Pac-10 games back home in the Midwest .
Danny Peters
(To Danny: I'll be sure to watch — I've been a Wildcat fan since the Mike Bibby-Miles Simon-Jason Terry days in '96!)
You can pick up more bits of Danny's ride through the recruiting circuit and his thoughts on the game via Twitter (@PetersDanny).
Sandy Dover is a novelist/writer, artist, and fitness enthusiast, whose work has been featured in Robert Atwan's "America Now," USA Today's UWire, and Yahoo!'s Associated Content. You can find Sandy frequently here at SLAMonline, as well as at Facebook and Twitter.