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|Many people set aside their passions to pursue things they don't care about for the sake of financial security.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
The Element
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Wow this is great !!! How long are you planning to stay Carol - well done !!ReplyDelete
Love, love, love this post, for each and every element you show us!ReplyDelete
I am so thoroughly happy that you found the one place on earth where everything falls in place for you. Brave, brave soul you are.
FANTASTIC post!! Absolutely true for me too. I'm either enhanced and flowing with my element, or feel spiritually drained by whatever is not a fit; though often regard that as a growth phase.ReplyDelete
I think it is critical to one's eternal soul to become what one feels destined, born to do. This to me is what makes life well lived, creates the soul that lives in eternity, and hopefully pays the bills!
Brava Carol!!
Love the brush in water:) You are excellent at that!ReplyDelete
I painted a wee bit today since it was a snow day..
(You can't believe how much snow we have..)
I would go out ..but I would need Red Riding's hood to differentiate me..from all the white!
How true about the pans.. the pans look like Gelato in Italy for me..
You have found your spot..
Good for you~
Sometimes it takes someone from the outside looking into our lives to show us where we belong, & it seems you have now found where you belong & that's Paris. Being in our element can a simple thing or for you that big step you needed to take to find yourself in YOUR element. Love this post.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous1:07 AM
Your blog yesterday showed a painting with a short handled paint brush in it. Can you tell me where I could get one? Thank you for your blog. I really enjoy it. KarenReplyDelete
How wonderful to find and then hit your element. Inspiring post Carol, thank you. And with especially gorgeous pictures today.ReplyDelete
- Jane10:00 AM
I just read your latest post and it spoke to me (in 2 languages). Paris has been such a fantasy for me, and now I am about to embark upon my 3rd trip in 8 months! Peut-etre, as they say. I am at the age where "someday" is running out and needs to be replaced with "aujourd'hui." When I was younger I thought carpe diem was all about shallow hedonism.ReplyDelete
No more!
I leave JFK on Air France a week from demain!
Bonne printemps,
Carol,I'm not sure how you made it happen (moving to Paris), {sorry, hope I didn't miss that post} - but, clearly when things just happen and the pieces fit together, it is so divinely sweet.ReplyDelete
Thank you for this post, after raising five children I am trying so damn hard to find my element. Got it narrowed down to art & all things French which lead me to Paris last fall. God, it just felt right being there. Too old to find a job there. No extra $$ to just come to a long sojourn. So, I will keep on looking and keeping my eye out to find my way. Maybe, this book will help me.
This looks very much like the kind of book I would enjoy -- and your element sounds grand! Oh, when I see all the beautiful food presentation, it makes me smile!ReplyDelete
the Element is a book I'll need to get - just read the Amazon pages...how fascinating. I'm so glad you are sharing your "element" experiences...we've just moved to a new state and it is amazing to me to see how beautifully things are unfolding and I am "bien dans mon assiette!"ReplyDelete
Oh I must read this book!!!!! Many hugs...so very there with you virtually..multipassionant people are so allowed to be " all over the place" the cohesive element is you. This is gorgeous. Much love. JaniceReplyDelete
- Anonymous10:50 AM
"You have no obligation under the sun than to discover your real needs, to fulfil them, and rejoice in doing so." RabelaisReplyDelete
It is so apparent that you are absolutely in "your element". Thanks for this post and the book recommendation (all your book suggestions are great!)ReplyDelete
Am counting the days until we leave for Paris. Like many of your other PB friends...Paris "speaks" to me ~it feels like home.
Merci PB~
I always love how you have the artistic eye when spotting ice cream cartons and then juxtaposing with a paint palette. Wonderful - and that watercolour of yours with the glass of water and paintbrush is beautiful, Carol.ReplyDelete
So happy you got your dream of moving to Paris. Something new is always scary even just moving to another state as we did... Happy its working out for you as it did for us. I too think your watercolors remind me of ice cream boxes. Luscious colors. Your painting is wonderful. That brush so real. I am always learning something interesting on your blog posts.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous8:52 PM
I remember when you were hesitating about moving to Paris and I wondered why the hesitation. But things are right for a time; maybe forever and maybe not. I lived in Rome for 6 years where I was absolutely in my element. But when I found that I was driving around the colosseum without even looking at it, as I was so shocked to know that my Roman friends did, I realized that I had come to see the problems of that city more than its advantages and I eventually went home to have my children...so much easier in this country. (Australia). Expats have always got one foot in 2 places. Anyway I would live in France...in a castle in a wood somewhere......maybe one day.. You inspire so many people with your constant posts, and everyone has benefited from your move in some way. I adored the one on the Mont Blancs...how clever of you. Gwendoline. Australia.ReplyDelete
I love that watercolor of the paint brush in the bowl - it's perfect.ReplyDelete
The pool shot is great - I love the distortion you got with that edge shot.
Love the food, too!
The book sounds interesting - it worked for you pretty well :)
- Anonymous12:50 AM
Carol, please tell me what the luscious strawberry/cheese(?), chocolate (?) dish is called and where to get it. Merci!ReplyDelete
Mary I.
- Anonymous12:55 AM
What a magnificent post. There has been such a change in your posts since you moved - you are most assuredly in the right place for you.ReplyDelete
I come to Paris at least once a year and am always looking for things to do. Have you ever considered writing a Paris Breakfasts Guide? I would buy it in a minute...
- Anonymous2:35 AM
I am so, so glad you have moved to Paris!! You are absolutely in your Element!ReplyDelete
Ever since you posed it as an idea to your readers, I felt strongly that you should take this step. And I remember emailing you and mentioning that you would save a lot of airfare $$. Are you there permanently? No more NY apartment? I read Paris Breakfast every day, and look forward to seeing some photos of where you live, what the neighborhood is like, how you are decorating it........what it is really like to really live in fabulous Paris. I have been there many times, and hope there will be more trips in the future. Good for you, Carol! You did it!!!!! If I didn't have all my family responsibility, I would be there too. No place in the world is better. It really is the center of the universe. The most refined and beautiful place. You are just where you should be. Absolutely. In your Element.
Keep those wonderful Paris Breakfasts coming! With best wishes for a most creative life in Paris. Sincerely, Susan


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What we didn't learn from Raiders Camp 2010:
— With contact restrictions in practice, there's no way to know if the Raiders will be able to block well enough at the line of scrimmage to generate the running game they want or adequately protect quarterback Jason Campbell.
Not much riding on it, except their entire season.
Considering there has been no serious push for a starting job for spots belonging to Mario Henderson, Cooper Carlisle or Langston Walker, that's not a good sign. (Samson Satele wasn't pushed until he got an ankle injury against the Bears).
— Darrius Heyward-Bey has improved in some ways and drawn the raves of coach Tom Cable and his teammates, but there has been little on the field to suggest he is anything approximating the No. 7 pick in the 2009 draft. Four practices off for fatigue? Or just the Raiders not wanting to disclose an injury? Neither scenario is all that promising. Heyward-Bey appeared to hit a wall of some kind when he was making progress.
— Darren McFadden was injured again, this time it was a hamstring that put him behind. Still no evidence he can become the kind of 300-plus carry, 1,400-yard runner his Southeastern Conference career at Arkansas and No. 4 overall draft selection seemed to suggest.
— Lots of pressure packages in training camp, but with Kamerion Wimbley's third down prowess as a rush end, and with the defensive line getting a natural push from a four-man line, will they regress into a base shell and stay there? If it works, no problem, that's always the best way to go. But there seemed to be some creativity going on with regard to Nnamdi Asomugha in the secondary and with more blitz packages than usual.
— Backup quarterback is currently up for grabs. Considering how Bruce Gradkowski played last year, you wouldn't think that would be the case. But Hue Jackson wasn't a part of what Gradkowski did after replacing JaMarcus Russell, and he has a history with Kyle Boller _ who has played well. If Boller is No. 2, Gradkowski's tender of nearly $1.8 million could be a lead weight.
— There is no way to know if the Raiders can get their return game back to the 2008 standard under special teams coach Brian Schneider. Returns aren't live in practice and the preseason games haven't solved anything.
No doubt they'd love to see Jacoby Ford seize the day as the punt return specialist (and maybe even kickoffs if he was completely healthy) but a quadriceps injury slowed his progress. Neither Johnnie Lee Higgins, Yamon Figurs or Nick Miller moved to the forefront.
— Do the Raiders have faith that McFadden will stay healthy enough so they keep Rock Cartwright as the third running back? Cartwright returns kickoffs and plays on all special teams, but it's pretty clear Michael Bennett is the superior scrimmage runner. If McFadden were to go down and Bush were to get nicked, then Bennett is more of a legitimate 20-carry, 100-yard threat than is Cartwright.
— No one has stepped up to demonstrate they can be a solid No. 2 tight end behind Zach Miller. Brandon Myers, in his second year, has the most promise, but Tony Stewart is the better blocker and journeyman John Owens hasn't ascended the ladder unless he's a film room star.
— Cable has essentially put the blame of the porous run defense at the feet of last year's starting linebackers _ Kirk Morrison, Thomas Howard and Ricky Brown (and later Jon Alston). Maybe he's right. But there isn't a big enough sample size to say with absolute certainty that Rolando McClain, Trevor Scott and Kamerion Wimbley will solve all their ills. To be fair, there really is no way to know in training camp. How they fare against Chris Johnson in Week 1 will be a big clue.
— John Henderson was brought in with the reputation of being a run-stopper, but judging from the practice rotation, he's No. 4 behind Richard Seymour, Tommy Kelly and Desmond Bryant. He'll probably be around in Week 1, but the Raiders have said, "thanks, but no thanks" to respected veterans before (Donovan Darius, Lorenzo Neal, Ed Hartwell) after getting a long look in camp before.
— Fullback, anyone? Marcel Reece can catch and block a little. Manase Tonga can block and catch a little. Luke Lawton is suspended for the first two games. Chane Moline is a longshot. Alex Daniels got a brief trial and was moved back to defense. Lamarr Houston has seen some action at fullback in goal line defenses.
It's conceivable the Raiders fullback is on another roster, awaiting cutdown day.

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|System: Xbox 360, PS3, PC
|Dev: Rockstar Vancouver
|Pub: Rockstar Games
|Release: May 15, 2012
|Players: 1
|Screen Resolution: 480p-1080p
by Adam Dodd
The wait for a third game in the popular Max Payne series has been a long one, as Max Payne 2 came out eight years ago. Ever since, fans have been clamoring for a third game in the series. Now, the folks at Rockstar Games are breathing new life into the series, with the third game due out next year. This is a unique project for Rockstar, as the previous two Max Payne titles were handled by Remedy Entertainment, the studio behind Alan Wake. But if any studio can take the action and storytelling to the next level, it'll be Rockstar, and if what we've seen of the game so far is any indication, this looks like it's going to be one hell of a ride.
Max Payne 3 takes place several years after the events in the second game. Since we last saw him, Max has been followed by the traumatic memories of his past. According to Rockstar co-founder Sam Houser, "this is a Max as we've never seen him before, a few years older, more world-weary and cynical than ever." When we see Max, he's at his worst; his life is spiraling downward and he's since left New York City behind. Max Payne 3 takes place in Sao Paulo, Brazil where Payne has tried to start a new life working private security for a wealthy man and his family. When gangs threaten the family he's hired to protect, he's forced to do whatever he can to protect them. Thankfully, Max is adept at handling tough situations.
The game uses Rockstar's proprietary game engine that brings with it some of the most advanced technology available in the industry today. This means Max Payne will look even better than their previous work, all of which were insanely gorgeous games, and make this game look and feel like a cinematic experience. Unlike their other games, like Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption, Max Payne 3 is a more linear experience. This is a more refined, less open game, which allows Rockstar to control much of what you see, so the cinematic quality is never broken. To make the characters look and act more realistically, Rockstar is using motion capture to bring the characters to life. Max will again be voiced by James McCaffrey, who will be the voice and the body of the game's lead character.
One of the things the Payne series is known for is its combat, and this time it's seeing a few renovations. Staples of the action/shooter genre will be present, including dual-wielding, melee combat, and an intelligent cover system that makes navigating the environment without making yourself vulnerable to your enemies easier than ever. On top of that, there will also be a very realistic arsenal of weapons that Max can choose from to dispatch all these goons. Should you find yourself getting sick of a particular weapon, all you have to do is replace it with the weapon dropped by a fallen enemy. Then, of course, the Bullet-Time will be making its triumphant return as well. The Bullet-Time will feel much like it did in the previous games, only this time it's been more finely tuned so you can make the most of the time you spend using it.
Despite wanting to stay true to the source material, Rockstar isn't afraid to try new things with this game. When you take out the last guy in a group of enemies, the Kill-Cam is activated, which follows the final bullet you fire to its destination inside the head, torso, groin, etc. of the last enemy you kill. Instead of giving us a second or two to watch the final guy die slowly as we bask in the satisfaction of successfully mowing down a handful of enemies, the Kill-Cam is actually controllable. While you're following the bullet along its trajectory, you can move the camera to see it from different viewpoints and even manipulate the bullet's speed. The Euphoria engine that controls the game's physics (it was also the reason the horses in Red Dead Redemption looked so realistic) actually animates every bullet differently, each with its own unique physics.
Visually, the game is attractive in the way that polished games of this generation tend to be. It was conspicuously absent from E3, and hasn't been seen in motion yet, but the screenshots show a title that offers both the grit and grime of the New York experience and, almost paradoxically, green palms and brilliant sun for Sao Paulo, with adobe houses and graffiti ever present.
If you're a fan of the series, fear not, as it's in very capable hands. For those of you who haven't yet been introduced to Max Payne, this is a good intro to the series. This is definitely a Max Payne game; the frantic gunplay and a focus on story are the things Rockstar looks to be investing the most time into, and if it pays off, this could be a very memorable game. With its darker and grittier new look, stunning graphics, and deep combat system, Max Payne looks to be shaping up into the best game in the series so far.
Adam Dodd
CCC Contributing Writer
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Obama supporters are expressing their shock that Social Security withholdings in their paychecks have just increased.
My mother always used to say "Life is the best teacher." Sure is — and sometimes it smacks you right upside the head. It appears this has happened with Barack Obama supporters now witnessing their paychecks shrink in the wake of tax increases. And they're none too happy. In fact, they're shocked.
Shocked, I tell you.
Providing examples of this liberal anger and angst, Joseph Curl writes:
"What happened that my Social Security withholding's in my paycheck just went up?" a poster wrote on the liberal site DemocraticUnderground.com. "My paycheck just went down by an amount that I don't feel comfortable with. I guarantee this decrease is gonna' hurt me more than the increase in income taxes will hurt those making over 400 grand. What happened?"
Well, pal, I'll explain it. George Bush has found a way to control Obama's mind, sort of like a zombie. I mean, you don't think the great orator's mouth makes all the mistakes it does (off Teleprompter) because it's actually controlled by the great orator's brain now, do you?
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The Twittersphere was even funnier.
"Really, how am I ever supposed to pay off my student loans if my already small paycheck keeps getting smaller? Help a sister out, Obama," wrote "Meet Virginia." "Nancy Thongkham" was much more furious. "F***ing Obama! F*** you! This taking out more taxes s*** better f***ing help me out!! Very upset to see my paycheck less today!"
How can you pay off loans with smaller paychecks, Virginia? Ask Nancy; she sounds like a real intellectual.
Curl again:
"_Alex™" sounded bummed. "Obama I did not vote for you so you can take away alot of money from my checks." Christian Dixon seemed crestfallen. "I'm starting to regret voting for Obama." But "Dave" got his dander up over the tax hike: "Obama is the biggest f***ing liar in the world. Why the f*** did I vote for him"?
I could explain why, Dave — very clearly. But I don't use the kind of language you do. So I'll just say, my good man, that you're what they now call a "low-information voter." And you and your comrades have given us a low-information president.
Curl mentions that more is yet to come, when other Obamabots get their first paychecks on the 15th. I'll add that even this is just the tip of the iceberg. Wait till they feel the full bite of ObamaCare and whatever else is coming down the pike.
Well, as the old Dutch proverb goes, "We grow too soon old and too late smart."
Then again, sometimes the age shows up without the smarts.
Curl tells us that many liberal posters are blaming these tax hikes on Bush. This is no surprise. I'm telling you, some of these people's epitaph will read, "It's Bush's fault."


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Capitals aim to keep slim playoff hopes alive vs. Bluesby David Kalan
CAPITALS (35-30-7) at BLUES (52-19-7)
Last 10: Washington 4-3-3; St. Louis 5-5-0
Season series: This is the final game of season between the Washington Capitals and St. Louis Blues. The Capitals defeated the Blues 4-1 on Nov. 17, 2013 at Verizon Center.
Big story: Washington and St. Louis are each in need of a win, but for different reasons. Losers of two straight, the Blues are stumbling offensively and in the standings, which has cost them ground in the race for the Presidents' Trophy.
The Capitals' Stanley Cup Playoff hopes are slipping away. Washington, which sits four points out of the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, will likely need to run the table if it hopes to return to the postseason in 2014.
Team Scope:
Capitals: Washington has one win in its past six games and hasn't won in regulation since March 18 against the Anaheim Ducks. The Capitals' postseason hopes might already be dashed were it not for an impressive rally in their most-recent game Saturday night. Washington trailed the New York Islanders 3-1 in the second period before tying the game and eventually winning in a shootout.
"I don't think there's any mental relief, we have a hefty job to do still," Capitals goalie Braden Holtby said afterward. "So I think that's one step that we needed to do, and we have to keep building, have to keep finding a way to win games like we did [Saturday]."
After visiting St. Louis on Tuesday, the Capitals will play their final road game of the season against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday.
Blues: Two points behind the Boston Bruins in the Presidents' Trophy race, the Blues are 2-3-0 in their past five games with an average of 1.20 goals per game. They were shut out in two of those games and have been outscored 8-2 in their past two.
"I think the details of our game are probably lacking," Blues coach Ken Hitchcock said. "We look like we're a little bit tired, so the details that fit us so well and our energy to put those details in place are probably lacking a little bit right now. But we still have four more games to play, so we have a lot of hockey to play yet. We have to find a way to re-energize ourselves and get back to work."
Who's hot: Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom has five points in his past four games. ... Blues forward Jaden Schwartz has two points in his past three games.
Injury report: Blues forward Alexander Steen (upper body) will return to the lineup after missing three games. Forward Vladimir Tarasenko (hand surgery) remains out. ... Capitals defensemen Patrick Wey (head), Mike Green (upper body) and Jack Hillen (upper body), and forward Brooks Laich (groin injury) are out.


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New Delhi: Politician-activist Arvind Kejriwal has said he will launch his political party here Monday.
Replying to queries on the Aap Ki Adalat TV show, Kejriwal invited people to join his party in large numbers.
"Presently our experts are working on 30 different subjects to prepare a framework for the proposed political party. We will invite people`s views on the draft framework soon," he said.
Kejriwal was noncommittal about contesting the forthcoming elections in Delhi, an India TV statement Friday said.
His first reaction was "I won`t contest". He then corrected himself saying: "I don`t know whether I will contest or not. My party will contest the elections."
When Rajat Sharma asked him why he did not take his allegations to a logical conclusion, Kejriwal replied: "Neither am I the director of CBI, nor the chief justice, nor the prime minister, how can I investigate?
"The courts do not investigate, the courts hear cases, it`s the CBI which investigates, and the CBI acts under the government`s directions.
"Even (my colleague) Prashant Bhushan who used to approach the courts has stopped doing that."
The anti-corruption activist said that although it had existed for 50 years, the CBI had managed to send only three big politicians to prison -- Narbahadur Bhandari, Sukh Ram and Bangaru Laxman.
"It`s not that the CBI doesn`t have competent officers but they are not allowed to work due to political interference. Has anybody the courage to order the CBI to probe Robert Vadra?" Kejriwal asked.
Asked about the probes done into scams under the court`s supervision, Kejriwal said: "Suresh Kalmadi was sent to jail, and he soon came out on bail, because the CBI did not oppose his bail application. Then what can the judge do?"
Kejriwal said he was ready to face defamation cases if his disclosures about offshore accounts in HSBC Geneva branch were found to be false.


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Roberto Mancini's team launched a fine comeback after Wayne Rooney's double had put the visitors 2-0 up but the Dutchman had the final say with an injury-time free-kick
Robin van Persie's injury-time free-kick inspired Manchester United to a 3-2 win over Manchester Cityin a barnstorming derby.
Wayne Rooney had put United two goals up after 28 minutes as the visitors counter-attacked in clinical fashion.
But Yaya Toure pulled one back for City to set up a thrilling last half-hour, and Pablo Zabaleta sent the home support wild in the 86th minute when he made their relentless pressure count by shooting through a crowded goalmouth.
However, it was Van Persie, the player who City tried to sign in the summer, who had the final say in a magnificent game with a deflected 25-yard free-kick that nestled in the bottom corner.
United's landmark victory in the biggest domestic match of the season so far condemned City to their first defeat at Etihad Stadium for nearly two years and extended the visitors' league lead to six points.
In a match that typified the passion, entertainment and commitment of the Premier League, Sir Alex Ferguson's team will feel that justice was done, given that Toure's strike came 60 seconds after Ashley Young had a goal disallowed for off-side even though he appeared to be level.
United have now claimed four big scalps in the opening 16 matches of the season, having already won at Liverpool and Chelsea and beaten Arsenal at home.
With Hollywood royalty Tom Cruise and Robert Duvall watching on, Mancini sprung a surprise by opting to pair Sergio Aguero with Mario Balotelli rather than Carlos Tevez.
For United, David de Gea got the nod to start in goal, Tom Cleverley was chosen to partner Michael Carrick and Antonio Valencia returned after three weeks on the sidelines.
City completely dominated the early exchanges but, after Balotelli and Aguero had wasted good opportunities, Rooney's classic sucker-punch goal put the visitors 1-0 up.
A brilliant Van Persie chest-down on the half-way line allowed Young to gallop down the left flank, from where he found Rooney in space on the edge of the box. The forward's shot was mis-hit but it caught out an unmoved Joe Hart in goal, dribbling into the corner of the net.
The home fans were momentarily stunned, and there was a further blow when skipper and defensive leader Vincent Kompany hobbled off after 20 minutes with what appeared to be a groin injury.
Curiously, Kompany was replaced not by Joleon Lescott but Kolo Toure, who was not deemed good enough to be selected for City's Champions League squad.
The centre-back looked a nervous wreck every time the play was in his general direction and United soon took full advantage of City's reshuffle.
After 28 minutes, Tom Cleverley won an important tackle in midfield, David Silva failed to track Rooney's central run and the striker greedily gobbled up Rafael's cross from the right flank to unerringly side-foot his 150th league goal.
By the time the opening period ended, the home support had been quietened, City were running out of ideas and United looked in control.
Mancini waited until six minutes into the second half to replace the disappointing Balotelli with Tevez, by which time the visitors had also been forced into a change with Chris Smalling taking the place of the injured Jonny Evans.
City got a foothold in the match at the hour mark, 60 seconds after Young's disallowed goal, which came after Van Persie rocket right-footer had cannoned off the post.
A single City attack produced three saves from De Gea before Tevez teed up Yaya Toure to light the sky blue flare and put the home side back in the match.
With the two sides trading some breath-taking attacks, Silva was inches from equalising after 78 minutes when his shot skimmed De Gea's shoulder before whacking the crossbar.
By now, City were pouring forward relentlessly. In a late piece of drama that is increasingly typical of Mancini's team, Zabaleta appeared to have secured the draw with his first goal of the season.
But Van Persie had the final say on a remarkable afternoon, as his free kick swung in off the post, via a deflection off Samir Nasri's foot that gave Hart no chance.


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Looking Ahead: 2012 Calenders
I can't believe it's that time already, but artists are rolling out their 2012 calendars. There are so many beautiful and fun ones to choose from, and here are some top picks...
1 Letterpress Calendar, $22 from 1canoe2: made from 100% renewable cotton paper, and old fallen hedgewood branches.
2 Botanical Calendar, $28 from Rifle Paper Co: features 12 hand-painted floral illustrations printed on felt paper.
3 Wall Calendar, $20 from redstarINK: inside pages printed on a heavy recycled stock. Cover made from 100% recycled chipboard.
4 Wall Calendar With Clip, $20 from Pinecone Camp: printed on recycled matte card stock, with soy based ink.
5 Letterpress Calendar, $40 from Satsuma Press: letterpress printed on 100% cotton paper. Includes a thread for hanging.
6 Eco Banner Calendar, $21.95 from Cat Seto: 100% post-consumer fiber, chlorine free stock, on pom garland.
7 Geometric Calendar, £43 from Bold & Noble: hand-pulled screen print on 100% recycled card stock.
8 JIM FLORA's Harbor Scene Letterpress Poster Calendar, $30 from YeeHaw: poster sized print with 12-month tear away calendar on the bottom. Hand-printed letterpress on 100% post-consumer recycled kraft card stock.
Related Post
• 2012 Watercolor Calendar Daily Find
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|View Poll Results: Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo - Episode 17 Rating
|Perfect 10
|9 out of 10 : Excellent
|8 out of 10 : Very Good
|7 out of 10 : Good
|6 out of 10 : Average
|5 out of 10 : Below Average
|4 out of 10 : Poor
|3 out of 10 : Bad
|2 out of 10 : Very Bad
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|2013-02-05, 09:30
|Link #42
Often Disappointed
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Portugal
Age: 32
To someone who likes to fool around with the opposite gender (like Jin, for example), I don't think a first kiss will matter much. But to someone who takes things slowly and serious (maybe Sorata? Maybe), a first kiss will be a pretty big deal.
|2013-02-05, 09:43
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We're Back
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Discord
Age: 30
Rita while being an excellent tease, never actually give the impression that she 'fooled around'. Remember that she picked Sorata over Jin because she knows the former wouldn't try anything.
|2013-02-05, 09:46
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Safe from the BETA
Age: 30
If you are watching this series, it should be obvious that Jin is the only guy taking things slowly and seriously.
Also, if you are serious about someone, does the order number of you kiss matter?
|2013-02-05, 09:53
|Link #45
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: NSW, Australia
Age: 24
For example, Sorata's whole running after Mashiro in the airport - that was regarded as a stunt, even though he only hugged her.
All in context, all in context.
|2013-02-05, 10:42
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Kana Hanazawa ♥
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: France
Age: 32
This episode once again cemented Sorata and Mashiro are the end couple. They couldn't make it more obvious. The scene on the roof was incredibly sweet.
I wish Nanami had confessed right here and then. It's painful to see hoping Sorata will return her feelings, knowing full well there is little chance that will happen. Hopefully, she will confess when she gets the result of her audition and won't drag this out further. The longer she waits, the more her chances to win are decreasing, since Mashiro only keeps getting closer to Sorata. I feel so bad for her.
Jin stood up Misaki... I saw that coming. Although I can understand where he's coming from, the way he treats Misaki is starting to get on my nerves. Be more considerate of her feelings, damnit. He should have known it was important for her to give him that chocolate.
Dragon's attitude also pissed me off this week. Rita traveled all the way to Japan specifically for him and he didn't even show his face to her. At least he's sticking to his guns... that's the only good thing I can say about him.
In the end, the only ones that had a good Valentine's were Sorata and Mashiro. And perhaps Maid-chan.
|2013-02-05, 11:18
|Link #47
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Canada
I guarantee you. I could ask any of my buddies about their first kiss and after giving me a strange look or some snide comment, they'd still answer. Whether it be some story or simply a name it'd still mean they remember it.
Hell, even like Dauerlutscher said, I still remember mine and I can't even remember what the girl's last name is anymore.
Oh, and before you pull the "then your friends are otaku or little kids" bit, most of mine don't even have the faintest idea I like anime (and I've known a few of them 13-18 years). They think the extent of my nerdiness stops at RPG video games.
TL;DR I have no idea how this reasoning is even plausible, but I strongly disagree. Forget race, a first kiss ranks right up there as one of many "first" things you're bound to remember for life.
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Khu explains well why this cliche won't stop to come up in anime.
But my main issue is not the kiss itself, but the reveal treatment it got. It just comes out of nowhere, feels out of character and doesn't seems to be a "big reveal" that will sway Ryuunosuke's stance on women, unless he's a closet YAMATO DAMASHI-kind of guy. To me, it was far more impressive that she traveled all the way there to see him on that day that the kiss itself.
|2013-02-05, 13:31
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Simply good episode. its worth the time to watch it even if its already way pass 2 in the morning. The scene with Nanami and Mashiro are so heart warming that it really pains me when its been cemented and framed the end scene. If Kami is here he would be saying "I can already see the ending" Nanami is sweet but well..... Mashiro is just the girl for Sorata. I like the interaction between Nanami and Sorata specially the rehearsal for the audition while Sorata is biking his way to take Nanami to the audition. That scene is so heart warming that my heart goes doki doki when Nanami said "I love you" The scene with Mashiro in the roof top is also sweet that I envy the understanding between Mashiro and Sorata. Sorata might be blinded by Mashiro's brilliance but he finally understands what Mashiro "a Genius" feels. its lonely at the top. Jin just go die and Akasaka...... poor Ritan >_> I'll be getting my ascalon to shove it so someone who stood the girl outside in the comfort room. Heck the girl travel from other country just to see you and give a chocolate but you stood her up!!!! what the hell is the deal with that!
|2013-02-05, 13:35
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I can appreciate that recently he decided to stop fooling around, but to say that he's the only one taking it slowly and seriously given his background... Yeah...
And if you're serious about someone (your first actual love), then I'd say your first kiss should be important. But anime has an incredible way of leading us all to believe that the most incredible people are still ripe for the taking by clueless MCs.
|2013-02-05, 15:12
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|2013-02-05, 16:03
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I did forget about Dragon calling for Sorata backup during the Rita invasion . Desperately needed some backup that then decided to just go on to school .
Understandable that things didn't go so smoothly during the Rita visit anyways. Not like Akasaka's issues had been overcome in the meantime. Will need to wait for another time when we can get more focus on him. Can't just catapult into things, regardless of the day it is. I'm sure eventually things will work out and with Rita's determination she won't let things not going as planned stop her.
For now seems more likely to get developments on the Sorata situation. Even he's starting to clue in on what's going on around him.
|2013-02-05, 16:09
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"She can do no wrong"? IIRC, most people were praising Akasaka for the way he tore Rita a new one in a previous episode. So, no, I don't think it just has to do with her being an attractive girl. Akasaka has a personality problem. He is unecessarily harsh and crude with people, even those close to him. It's cool when someone deserves it (Rita), but not so cool when they don't (Rita again). He has definitely lightened up a bit around her, and I expect it to continue.
|2013-02-05, 16:33
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Dragon. It's one thing to dislike/hate Rita's actions, but quite another to completely ignore her (or that's what it seems apparently, since I didn't have the chance to see the episode yet).
But then, who am I talking about? Everyone in Sakurasou is flawed one way or another, and Dragon is an extreme case.
|2013-02-05, 16:41
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Essentially yes- He locked himself in the bathroom all day.
|2013-02-05, 16:44
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|2013-02-05, 17:20
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He is an extreme case, but so what? Does he not have the right to not like women? Does he not have the right to lock himself in his room (or the bathroom) so he can be alone? Does he not have the right to have as little to do with anyone else as possible, be it man or woman? Even before Rita came along, his main means of communication was via Maid-chan.
He may be rude and crude, but at the very least he is upfront and quite explicit, he does not like women. His observations regarding Rita have been spot-on. No doubt he was well aware of what day it was, and why she was there, but he didn't invite her. He wouldn't have wanted her to come if he had known before she showed up.
She is forcing herself on him and he's not having it. I don't know why the onus should be on the Dragon, when she is clearly the one who is intruding where she already knows she is not welcome. Like I said, if the tables were turned, people would be saying he was harassing her.
Don't get me wrong here, I happen to enjoy the interactions between Rita and her Dragon, and I hope they continue. Give the guy a break! He seems to have a morbid fear of becoming intimate with any woman, and the idea of letting her near him, considering the situation, was obviously too much for him. I don't think his reaction was "disproportionate" at all. He already knows how forceful she is. She's even forced a kiss on him against his will. She obviously does not respect his wishes, and who knows what she may have done if he opened the door to her.
Obviously, if Rita is going to win him over, she's going to have to change her tactics. Not only the notion that it's a battle, but the conceited attitude (any man would shed tears of joy being chased by such a beautiful woman) are things she needs to dispense with. They just don't work on him. What would work? I have no idea, but what she is doing is only pushing him farther away.
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text: limitThe mathematical concept of a limit was developed in the late 18th and early 19th centuries as a means of putting the differential and integral calculus on a rigorous foundation, and it remains one of the most important concepts—and sometimes one of the most difficult—for students of mathematics to understand. In the beginning, when Isaac Newton and Gottfried Leibniz were developing the calculus, the idea upon which their work rested was that of (ratios and products of) arbitrarily small quantities or numbers. Newton called them fluxions, and Leibniz referred to them as differentials. These notions built upon the work of John Wallis, Pierre de Fermat, and René Decartes, all of whom had found a need in their analytic work for some concept of the "infinitely small." The root of these issues is the following question: How close can two numbers be without being the same number? Equivalently (since we may consider the difference of two such numbers), how small can a number be without being zero? The effective answer given by Newton and others was that there are infinitessimals, which are to be thought of as positive quantities that are smaller than any non-zero real number. Such a concept seemed necessary, since the differential calculus relied crucially on the consideration of ratios, both of whose terms were vanishing to zero simultaneously. A quantity is something or nothing: if it is something, it has not yet vanished; if it is nothing, it has literally vanished. The supposition that there is an intermediate state between these two is a chimera.—Jean le Rond d'Alembert Despite the success of Newton's and Leibniz's methods, however, and even despite the enthusiasm of such important mathematicians as Lagrange and Euler, the concept of the infinitessimal became more and more difficult to support during the 18th century. The chief complaint of most critics was that it is impossible to imagine in any concrete way an object—even a mathematical one—that is infinitely small. More important in the long run was that, without a firm theoretical basis for infinitessimals, mathematicians could not be completely confident in their methods. Such a theoretical basis did not seem forthcoming, despite nearly two centuries of effort by the mathematical community of Europe. In the meantime a new way of thinking about ratios of vanishing quantities was being introduced by the French mathematician Jean le Rond d'Alembert, namely the method of limits. D'Alembert's formulation was nearly identical to that in use today, but unlike our contemporary conception it relied heavily on geometrical intuitions. For instance, D'Alembert saw the tangent to a curve as a limit of secant lines, as the end points of the secants converged on the point of tangency and became identical with it "in the limit." Figure 1: Limiting secant lines. This is precisely how the derivative is motivated in calculus courses throughout the world today. However, considered purely as a geometrical argument, without a numerical or functional foundation, this conception of limiting secant lines is subject to age-old objections of the sort exhibited by Zeno's paradoxes. It needed another great French mathematician, Augustin Cauchy, to provide the rigorous formulation of the limit concept in a series of publications in the 1820's that would meet all objections. Cauchy's definitions of the derivative and the integral as limits of functions transformed our understanding of the calculus, and opened the door to a rich period of growth and innovation in mathematics, at last bringing the field of real analysis to full maturity. What is a Limit? Students should begin by considering limits in a purely numerical context. To do this, it is well to review the Archimedean principle: Let \(a\) and \(b\) be positive real numbers. Then we may find some natural number n such that \(a < nb\). From this principle it follows that \(\displaystyle\frac{a}{n} < b\), and consequently that for any real number \(r\) we may find an \(n\) such that \(\displaystyle\frac{1}{n} < r\). Notice that \(\displaystyle\frac{1}{n}\) is never zero for any actual integer \(n\), no matter how large that \(n\) might be. However, no matter what positive real number you might pick, an \(n\) can be found so that \(\displaystyle\frac{1}{n}\) is closer to zero than that number. We say then that zero is the limit of \(\displaystyle\frac{1}{n}\) as n grows indefinitely large. In standard notation, this is expressed by \[\lim_{x\rightarrow \infty} \frac{1}{n} = 0\] which is commonly read, "the limit as \(n\) goes to infinity of one-over-\(n\) is zero." The use of the "equals" sign in this expression is somewhat misleading, and it is essential to emphasize that this does not say that \(\displaystyle\frac{1}{n}\) is ever equal to zero. Nor does it mean that \(n\) itself is ever infinite. Instead, it means that—by choosing \(n\) sufficiently large—the quantity \(\displaystyle\frac{1}{n}\) can be made as close to zero as desired. This last distinction bears all the emphasis we can bring to it. If we have some expression involving a variable \(x\), say, and we consider the limit of that expression as \(x\) approaches a fixed value \(a\), then to say that "the limit exists" and is equal to some value \(L\) is not to say that the expression itself is ever equal to \(L\), or even that \(x\) is ever equal to \(a\). Indeed, what makes limits interesting and useful is that it very often happens that \(x\) can't be \(a\), but can only become arbitrarily near to \(a\). With this in mind, let's now parse the general expression of a limit: Figure 2: Definition of the Limit. All that remains is for us to make quite precise what we mean by the phrases "as close as we want" and "close enough." We do this by a natural extension of the Archimedean principle discussed above: Defn: Let \(f\) be a real-valued function of a real variable \(x\). Then we say that "the limit of \(f\) as \(x\) approaches \(a\) exists" provided there is a real number \(L\) with the property that, whenever we are given a positive real number \(\varepsilon\), we may find another positive real number \(\delta\) so that \(|f(x)-L| < \varepsilon\) for any \(x\) satisfying \(|x-a| < \delta\). This is denoted by \[\lim_{x\rightarrow a}f(x)=L\] We often call this simply, "the limit of \(f\) at \(a\)." The use of the Greek letters \(\varepsilon\) (epsilon) and \(\delta\) (delta) are traditional; indeed this is generally called the "epsilon-delta" definition of the limit. The definition tells us what a limit is by telling us when it exists, namely, it "exists at \(a\) and is equal to \(L\)" if we may force \(f(x)\) arbitrarily close to \(L\) (that is, within any given positive amount \(\varepsilon\)), simply by choosing, for any such \(\varepsilon\), an appropriate "closeness" (represented by \(\delta\)) of \(x\) to \(a\). We observe that the definition provided above is constructive. (This observation is not necessary to understanding limits; feel free to skip this paragraph on a first reading.) By constructive, we mean that it asserts only that we may find a \(\delta\) for any actual \(\varepsilon\) we are given. However, this definition is often given in a non-constructive way, asserting "for all \(\varepsilon\) there exists a \(\delta\)" satisfying the given conditions. The difference here is a subtle one, but we believe it is important for two reasons. First, few students of calculus have yet received formal instruction in predicate logic, and consequently they have no way of interpreting the universal and existential quantifiers "for all" and "there exists" without ambiguity. Second, the non-constructive formulation is unnecessary, and so as a matter of mathematical style it should be avoided, since it entails certain obligations about the foundations of mathematics that we should wish to avoid in the study of the calculus. It may happen that a function satisfies the definition of a limit for \(x\)'s approaching \(a\) from one direction on the number line, but not the other. For example, we would denote the case where the limit exists approaching from the left by \[\lim_{x\rightarrow a^-}f(x)=L\] (Note the minus sign superscripted on the \(a\).) In this case we would say that the "left-hand limit" (or the "right-hand limit" respectively) exists, but we do not say that the limit itself exists unless both the left and right-hand limits exist and are equal. Let us illustrate the definition with a concrete example. Consider the function f given by \[f(x)=\frac{x^2-4}{x-2}\] By factoring the numerator and cancelling the common factor, we may rewrite this function as \[f(x)=x+2,\,\,\,x\neq 2\] that is, as the line \(x + 2\) with the point \((2, 4)\) missing. Figure 3: Limit at undefined point. Clearly, although \(x = 2\) is not in the domain of this function (since it would cause division by zero), and consequently 4 is not in the range, nonetheless putting \(x\) sufficiently close to 2 will force the function as close to the point \((2, 4)\) as we like. In other words, we have \[\lim_{x\rightarrow 2} \frac{x^2-4}{x-2} =4\] Appealing to the definition, we observe that if we are given a positive real number \(\varepsilon\), then all we need do is choose any positive \(\delta\) so that \(\delta < \varepsilon\). Our proof of this limit then runs as follows: \[\begin{array}{rl} \mbox{if} & |x-2|<\delta \\ & & \\ \mbox{then} & 2-\delta < x < 2+\delta \\ & & \\ \mbox{so} & 2-\delta + 2 < x+2 < 2+\delta + 2 \\ & & \\ \mbox{and so} & 4-\delta < x+2 < 4+\delta \\ & & \\ \mbox{and so} & 4-\varepsilon < x+2 < 4+\varepsilon \\ & & \\ \mbox{and so} & |(x+2)-4| < \varepsilon \end{array}\] and the last line is what we wanted to prove. Notice that the choice of \(\delta\) depends entirely on the \(\varepsilon\) we are given. In this case we only needed that \(\delta\) be smaller than \(\varepsilon\)—remember the Archimedean principle!—and it is this which gets us from the 4th to the 5th line in the above proof. Notice also that this limit exists even though \(x\) can never be 2 and \(f(x)\) can never be 4. For the student of calculus, proving that limits exist is usually not the focus; rather, we want to calculate what the limit actually is, and in general this won't be obvious. Making such calculations is important because the derivative and integral are both defined as limits of certain kinds of functions (difference quotients and Riemann sums), so to find a derivative or integral is in fact to calculate a limit. However, before we turn to this valuable skill, which is largely algebraic in character, it is as well to spend a little more time with the analytic aspect of limits. Limits of Sequences In the example with which we started, namely the limit of \(\displaystyle\frac{1}{n}\), the above definition for the limit doesn't work out, because infinity is not a real number. It just isn't clear what we could mean by "\(n\) getting closer and closer to infinity," since any finite \(n\) is just about as close to infinity as any other. (That is, any finite \(n\) still has infinitely far to go!) However, if we insist that our \(n\) be discrete values—say, natural numbers—then what we get as "\(n\) tends towards infinity" is a discrete sequence of values, whose limit may be characterized in a slightly different way than for real-valued functions. For instance, in the case of natural numbers, we get the following sequence, called the harmonic sequence: \[1,\frac{1}{2},\frac{1}{3},\frac{1}{4},\frac{1}{5},\frac{1}{6},\ldots,\frac{1}{n},\ldots\] It's clear that this sequence "limits to zero," and what we mean is that, by choosing \(n\) large enough, the \(n^{th}\) term of the sequence may be made as close to zero as desired. This brings us to the following definition of limits for sequences: Defn: Let \(\{a_n\}\) be a sequence of real numbers indexed by the natural numbers (positive integers). Then we say that "the sequence has a limit" provided there is a real number \(L\) with the property that, whenever we are given a positive real number \(\varepsilon\), we may find a large enough positive integer \(N\) so that \(|a_n-L| < \varepsilon\) whenever \(n > N\). This is denoted by \[\lim_{n\rightarrow\infty} a_n = L\] We also say in this case that the sequence is a convergent sequence, and that the sequence "converges to L." This definition encodes a topological notion that may be easily generalized to other kinds of sequences and spaces. What it says is that, no matter how small a neighborhood we take around the limit point, eventually (i.e., far enough out in the sequence) all the points of the sequence will lie within that neighborhood. This condition is equivalent to a sequence being what is called a Cauchy sequence, and is true of every convergent sequence. Conversely, if the space is complete (contains all its limit points) then this condition ensures that the sequence has a limit (converges). This more analytic notion of the limit of a sequence is the foundation of our understanding of infinite series, which in turn gives us a much deeper understanding of real-valued functions. Also, as noted, this notion of convergence may be generalized to other kinds of sequences, such as sequences of sets and sequences of functions. Working with Limits We restrict our attention here to limits of real-valued functions as defined in the What is a Limit section above, rather than limits of sequences. Working successfully with limits requires that you know about three things: The definition.How limits commute with continuous functions.How to work with indeterminate forms. The first was already covered, and the second and third are explained below. By limits "commuting with continuous functions" we mean the following. Suppose that \(F\) is a continuous function and that \(f(x)\) is an expression involving \(x\). Then we have \[F\left( \lim_{x \rightarrow a} f(x) \right) = \lim_{x \rightarrow a} F\left( f(x) \right)\] In particular, since the ordinary arithmetic operations are continuous functions, we have \[\begin{eqnarray*} \lim (a+b) & = & \lim a + \lim b \\ & = & \\ \lim (ab) & = & (\lim a)(\lim b) \\ & = & \\ \lim \frac{a}{b} & = & \frac{\lim a}{\lim b} \\ & = & \\ \lim (\log a) & = & \log(\lim a) \\ & = & \\ \lim e^a & = & e^{\lim a} \end{eqnarray*}\] Using these identities often simplifies greatly the calculation of a limit. By "indeterminate form" we mean a limit which (at first glance) evaluates in a way that is ambiguous. For example, consider the limit \[\lim_{x\rightarrow\infty}\frac{4x^2-x-2}{x^2 + 1}\] Here both the numerator and denominator grow without bound, that is, this limit seems to be "infinity over infinity." \[\lim_{x\rightarrow\infty}\frac{4x^2-x-2}{x^2 + 1}=\frac{\infty}{\infty}\color{gray}=1?\] It is tempting to feel that we should just be able to "cancel" and get the answer 1 for this limit. However, notice that we can do the following: Figure 4: Evaluating a limit with indeterminate form. This answer is correct. What then, went wrong before? The answer is that certain "forms" in mathematics have no precise meaning, and so it is not possible to calculate with them. These are called the indeterminate forms: \[\frac{\infty}{\infty},\,\,\,\frac{0}{0},\,\,\,0\times\infty,\,\,\,0^0,\,\,\,1^{\infty}\] Whenever a limit appears to evaluate to one of these forms, it must be worked with in some fashion until it can be calculated in an unambiguous way. In some cases, it is only possible to put the limiting expression into either the "infinity over infinity" form or the "zero over zero" form. In these cases, one can apply L'Hospital's Rule to change the limit to an equivalent limit that is no longer indeterminate. There are too many particular techniques for evaluating troublesome limits to present them here. However, any calculus textbook will have a wealth of examples.Contributors Wendy Hageman Smith, reviewer B. Sidney Smith, authorCitation Info[MLA] , B. Sidney Smith. "limit." Platonic Realms Interactive Mathematics Encyclopedia. Platonic Realms, 1 Jan 2015. Web. 19 Dec 2018. <http://platonicrealms.com/>[APA] , B. Sidney Smith (1 Jan 2015). limit. Retrieved 19 Dec 2018 from the Platonic Realms Interactive Mathematics Encyclopedia: http://platonicrealms.com/encyclopedia/limit/Related: Cauchy sequence Advertisement


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By 1966, Larry Young was playing music that fell between advanced hard bop/soul-jazz and the avant-garde. For this stimulating Blue Note date, the organist meets up with trumpeter Eddie Gale (who was playing with Cecil Taylor during this era), altoist/flutist James Spaulding, and three obscure but fine sidemen: tenor saxophonist Herbert Morgan and both Wilson Moorman III and Jerry Thomas on drums. Two of the selections ("Of Love and Peace" and "Falaq") are essentially free improvisations that have a momentum and purpose of their own, moving forward coherently. In addition, Young and his group perform adventurous versions of "Pavanne" and "Seven Steps to Heaven." Very stimulating and intriguing music, this was one of Larry Young's best recordings. Previously only available on CD as part of Young's Mosaic box set retrospective, Blue Note issued the remastered title as a limited edition in its Connoisseur series in October of 2004.~ Scott Yanow


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Alternate Names
End ileostomy - colectomy or proctolectomy- discharge; Continent ileostomy - discharge; Ostomy - colectomy or proctolectomy -discharge; Restorative proctocolectomy - discharge; Ileal-anal resection - discharge; Ileal-anal pouch - discharge; J-pouch - discharge; S-pouch - discharge; Pelvic pouch - discharge; Ileal-anal anastomosis - discharge; Ileal-anal pouch - discharge; Ileal pouch - anal anastomosis - discharge; IPAA- discharge; Ileal-anal reservoir surgery - discharge
When You Were in the Hospital
You had surgery to remove your large intestine. Your anus and rectum also may have been removed. You also may have had an ileostomy.
What to Expect at Home
If your rectum or anus remains, you may still have the feeling that you need to move your bowels. You may also leak stool during the first few weeks.
If your rectum has been removed, you may feel the stitches in this area. It may feel tender when you sit.
You will probably have pain when you cough, sneeze, and make sudden movements. This will last for 1 to 5 days.
- Do not lift anything heavier than a gallon of milk (about 10 pounds) for the first 6 weeks.
- You may take short walks and going up and down stairs is okay.
- Increase your exercise slowly. Dont push yourself too hard.
Your doctor will give you pain medicines to take at home.
- If you are taking pain pills 3 or 4 times a day, take them at the same times for 3 to 4 days. They may control pain better this way.
- Do not drive or use other heavy machines if you are taking narcotic pain medicines. These medicines may make you drowsy and slow your reaction time.
- Try getting up and moving around if you are having some pain in your belly.
Press a pillow over your incision when you need to cough or sneeze. This may ease pain. Ask your doctor when you should begin taking your regularmedicines again aftersurgery.
Wound Care
You mayhave Steri-Strips (small pieces of tape) placed across your surgical incision after your staples are taken out.
Take sponge baths for the first 2 days after your staples are removed. You may shower after that. Ask your doctor or nurse when you can soak in a bathtub.
- It is okay if the Steri-Strips get wet. But do not soak or scrub them or let the shower sprayland directly on them.
- Keep your wound dry at all other times.
- The Steri-Strips will curl up and fall off on their own after a week.
Your doctor will tell you how often to
- Your doctor will tell you when to start cleaning your wound with soap and water every day. When you do this, look carefully for any changes to the wound.
- Pat your wound dry. Do not rub it dry.
- Do not put any lotion, cream, or herbal remedy on your wound before asking your doctor if is okay.
Do not wear tight clothing that rubs against the site of the surgery while it is healing. Use thin gauze over the wound to protect it, if needed.
If you have a colostomy, follow your doctor?s care instructions.
Sitting on a pillow may help with pain if the surgery was in your rectum.
Eat small amounts of food 5 to 8 times a day. Do not eat 3 big meals.
- Space out your small meals. Wait the same amount of time between each one.
- Add new foods back into your dietslowly--one or two at a time.
- Try to eat plenty of protein.
Some foods may cause gas, loose stools, or constipation as you recover.Avoid foods that cause problems.
If you become sick to your stomach or have diarrhea, avoid solid foods anddrinking only clear fluids and for a little while. Call your doctor.
Call your doctor if you have severe diarrhea.
Drink plenty of water or fruit juice to keep enough fluid in your body.
Returning to Work
Return to work only when you feel ready to. These tips may help:
- Youmay beready when you can beactive around the house for 8 hours and still feel okay when you wake up the next morning.
- You may want to start back part-time and on light duty at first.
- Your doctor can write a letter to limit your work activities if you do heavy labor.
When to Call the Doctor
Call your doctor if:
- You have a fever over 101 F, or a fever that does not go away with acetaminophen(Tylenol).
- Your belly is swollen.
- You feel sick to your stomach. Or,you are throwing up a lot andcannot keep food down.
- You have not had a bowel movement 4 days after leaving the hospital.
- You have been having bowel movements, and they suddenly stop.
- You have black or tarry stools, or there is blood in your stools.
- You are having belly pain that is getting worse, and pain medicines are not helping.
- Your colostomy has stopped putting out any water or stools for a few days.
- Your abdomen gets swollen and you are throwing up.
- There are changes in your surgery:
- The edges are pulling apart
- Green or yellow drainage is coming from it.
- It is redder, warm, swelling, or more painful.
- Your bandage is soaked with blood.
- You are short of breath or are having chest pain.
- Your legs are swelling.
- You have pain in your calves.
- You have increased drainage from your rectum.
- You have a feeling of heaviness in your rectal area.
Fry RD, Mahmoud N, Maron DJ, Ross HM, Rombeau J. Coln and rectum. In: Townsend CM, Beauchamp RD, Evers BM, Mattox KL, eds. Sabiston Textbook of Surgery. 19th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2012:chap 52.
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Levi & Evette's Simple, Approachable Style
Name: Levi Dugat and Evette Richards
Location: Austin, Texas
Size: 864 square feet
Years lived in: 5 years, but they've owned it for almost 8 years (Levi and Evette moved down to the coast for 3 years and came back).
An artist and craftsman, Levi has not only drawn, painted and built most of this home's decorative elements, but he's also found a way to make it all blend into a cohesive and unique showcase for works from several artists in the community. Come stroll through this beautiful gallery of local talent and practical DIYs, before Evette and Levi say farewell to their labor of love and hello to a new home and life with their first child.
Evette and Levi's home is filled with great art and fantastic ideas. Pay attention to details high and low and you'll notice the color-blocked legs to the chairs, hand-crafted shelving and bed frames, and pastel colored doors that guide your eye through the space. The home's approachable and comfortable feel can be attributed to the use of Evette and Levi's childhood furniture throughout the space. Although these dressers and nightstands have been freshened up with bright color and modern hardware, they still maintain their classic form, giving you a peek into their childhood homes, while perhaps reminding you of your own.
Step out back and you'll notice that even their yard is open and inviting, featuring a large dining table made from an old door and benches crafted from reclaimed materials. Evette and Levi make sensible design look easy. You want to have a seat next to the fire pit with them and hear what stories and advice they have to share as the glow of the flames flickers across rows of glass Topo Chico bottles that line the flower beds.
Levi's style and influence aren't just bounded by the confines of this home, but reach out to the Paloma Beauty salon he opened with his wife, who is the head esthetician. There you'll not only notice the handmade touch Levi lends but also the sense of community and service the expectant couple is all about — they hold local art show events in the space. Levi might call his style obsessive and intense, but I think that's the plight of a gifted designer — always looking to make his impression on the world around him. It's hard to hold back when you know you can cause an effect in so many ways. Perhaps the biggest impacts are yet to come however, as this couple prepares to move into a new home with a fresh beginning — starting a family under this same vision. I'm sure even greater things lie ahead, and I can't wait to see.
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My Style: I try to keep my style sincere, if nothing else. My aesthetic influences are really scattered, so I have to work really carefully and edit my spaces to keep the overall style cohesive and deliberate. That said, I lean towards rustic, classic, natural, clean, and weird. I'm big on overdoing it with patterns, textures and wood. Much love for pine, brass, whites, grays, copper, neon, and cotton.
Inspiration: Honestly, budget probably informs my aesthetic style before anything else, particularly in our home. Accessibility is always in the back of my mind during any design project. I guess that could be limiting creatively, but I appreciate the challenge it presents. We didn't have much money growing up and my Mama taught me how to design beautiful spaces that felt amazing to spend time in with hardly any money. So my initial influence/inspiration is the style and approach I've inherited from her. My sister Amy is a solid source of inspiration and critique that I probably couldn't function without.
The designers and artists I know are a HUGE source of inspiration for me. I'm constantly floored by the work of Gregory Tenenbown of Nonogon Design, Michelle Marchesseault of Red Start Design Studios, Jesse Hartman of Shift Build, and Christian Klein of Drophouse Design. Artist friends of mine - Jonah Groeneboer, Lisa Choinacky, Silka Sanchez, Sailor Holladay, Callen Thompson, Aimee Jones, Christy Curcuru, Karen Longshore, Teresa Robinson, Katherine Wolff, Sarah Murphy (too many to name!) — their work has a profound influence on my design style, even when it doesn't feel directly relevant. I realize sometimes that I'm sort of unconsciously designing an entire room or house around the spine of a book or a necklace I was really taken with, so I end up being inspired pretty heavily by random details in my environment.
Favorite Element: Good energy. It's most important to me that spaces I spend time in or design feel good, rather than just look good. I'm never really satisfied with how my home looks, aesthetically, because my style is constantly evolving. One element that I'm always able to keep consistent is the way my spaces feel to me: clean, welcoming, and inspiring.
Biggest Challenge: My tendency of overdoing it is a little intense. I tend to take on too many projects at once or get revved on some new project and have a hard time relaxing in my space until the process of changing it is complete. We've done a LOT of remodeling together in both the houses we've owned, and it's exhausting. I finally realized I was using our home as my design laboratory, where I did all my experimenting. It's been crucial to my development as an artist and designer but it's stressful to live inside of while that's going on. I feel like I finally found what I was looking for this year though, so hopefully I'm done deconstructing our home for a while.
What Friends Say: "Woah, y'all painted AGAIN!"
Biggest Embarrassment: Probably how often I repainted all the rooms in our house since we moved in. The guest room just got painted for the sixth time since we've lived here and I repainted the bathroom three times this year alone. Crazy!
Proudest DIY: We did almost all the remodel work that's gone into our home ourselves and taught ourselves the skills we needed to do it over the years. I'm really proud of all of it.
Biggest Indulgence: The appliances. We went a little nuts on those but it feels totally worth it.
Best Advice: I feel that the most essential purpose of interior design/decoration is to make the people spending time within a space feel present. Make decisions with that goal in mind. Your home isn't meant to be a design museum, it's meant to be lived in.
Dream Sources: Oh, Lacoli & McAllister, hands down. And probably anything from the designers listed above.
Resources of Note:
- • Olympic: Ash Mist eggshell (this color is throughout the house
• Olympic: Witch Hazel eggshell (in the master bedroom)
• Behr Ultra: Firecracker semi-gloss (hallway doors)
• Behr Ultra: Beacon Blue eggshell (vanity in bedroom)
- • Sofa: Ikea
• Side tables: thrift store finds that I painted/refinished with Briwax
• Coffee table: I made this from an old piece of lumber a friend gave me
• White shelves: Ikea
• Hutch: antique from Mexico my Mama gave me after we left it out in the rain for a few months by accident, I spray painted the knobs neon pink.
• Table: antique made from old barn wood in Bellville, Texas before reclaimed furniture was fancy. (My Mama is ahead of her time!) This was my childhood dining table
• Bentwood chairs: antique, we got these on our honeymoon in Leadville, CO
• Light fixtures: Ikea
• For Like Ever poster: Super Rural
• Framed photos: by Silka Sanchez
• Painting above dining table: by artist couple Christy + Philip Curcuru
• Wooden diamond: I made this for Evette as a gift when she graduated from Evergreen
• Wood blinds: Ikea
• Mirror: vintage
• Lamps: vintage find from a little resale shop in Corpus Christi, Texas
• Red, ceramic rock sculpture: Caitlin Sweet.
- • Wooden shelves: I made these
• Green cabinet: antique from Evette's dad that I repainted
• Concrete planter: Oh, Laszlo
- • Vanity: family heirloom that I repainted, the bentwood stool is a vintage piece that I spray painted satin black
• Bed frame: made by my sister Amy and I
• Golden Oak dresser: antique, found in Houston and refinished with Briwax
• White dresser: Evette's childhood dresser, we repainted it and sprayed the knobs neon pink.
• Bentwood chair nightstands: my childhood dining chairs, refinished and sprayed neon yellow (hint: it doesn't really turn out neon)
• Earring rack: I made this for Evette with brass pipe, copper wiring and screws
• Framed photo: by Silka Sanchez
• Deer Head is wearing a Growing Jewelry necklace.
• Mirror: Ikea
• Ikat pillowcases: Kristy Cowart
• Laundry baskets: Target
• The necklaces are made by my sister Amy Dugat, that Evette gets to test drive before we sell them in our shop.
• Boat photo and woven art: vintage
• Pink metal stool: vintage piece my Mama gave me that I spray painted neon pink
• Wooden shelf: made them myself with brackets from Ikea
- • Mirror: Vintage, came with the house
• Shelves: brackets from Ikea, wood from Home Depot
• Shower curtain: vintage
- • White shelves: Ikea
• Bed frame: made by my sister Amy and I
• Dresser: family heirloom that I refinished
• Desk: legs from Ikea, I cut/finished the wood top
• Photo above bed: by Stacey Halper
• Light fixture: Ikea
• Mirror: vintage
• Vases: vintage wine decanters with the handles cut off
- • Light fixture: West Elm
• Framed art: vintage from Round Top, Texas
• Tote Bag: Rock Paper Scissors
• Hooks: Ikea
Thanks, Levi and Evette!
(Images: Chris Perez)
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Tuesday May 22, 2012
Emma Watson is set to take to the stage at the 2012 MTV Movie Awards as a presenter.
The Harry Potter star, who has been nominated for Best Kiss, will hand out the golden popcorn gongs at this year's star-studded ceremony, alongside newly announced names Adam Sandler and Andy Samberg.
Leighton Meester, Logan Lerman and Ezra Miller will also be on presenting duties, as well as The Amazing Spider-Man's real-life couple Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield, and Snow White And The Huntsman stars Kristen Stewart, Charlize Theron and Chris Hemsworth.
Michael Fassbender, Mila Kunis and Mark Wahlberg are also presenting, while Russell Brand is hosting to the event.
Rapper Wiz Khalifa joins chart-topping indie pop group Fun to perform his new single, Work Hard, Play Hard, for the first time on TV. The song is the debut track from his second album, ONIFC.
The Hunger Games and Bridesmaids lead the battle for the gongs, with eight nominations each, including a Best Female Performance nod for leading ladies Jennifer Lawrence and Kristen Wiig.
Jonah Hill's comedy 21 Jump Street and Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part II both follow in second place with six nominations.
The 21st Annual MTV Movie Awards will take place on June 3 at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California, before airing on June 4 on MTV.


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Radiant Orchid Interiors Inspired by Pantone's 2014 Color of the Year
By now you've heard the news: Pantone chose Radiant Orchid as its 2014 color of the year. In the wake of the announcement, we rounded up a gallery of interiors that put this purple-y, pinkish color to use. What your take on it? Are you looking forward to seeing more of this color over the course of the next twelve months? Here are some rooms to help you decide:
1. The ever stylish Skona Hem pairs an orchid shade with orange for a bold and bright look for a kitchen.
2. Paired with black furniture for HGTV, this patterned wallpaper is super sophisticated and elegant.
3. More orange and orchid in this relaxed Bohemian living room for Country Living.
4. Valspar has a range of colors in its Pantone Universe Collection.
5. This closet from Traditional Home pairs an orchid accent wall with lighter violet, and thousands of jealous Barbie's everywhere start re-doing their own Dreamhouses.
6. Try accents, in the form of a few chairs, if you have a hard time committing to the color. From House to Home.
7. This attic bathroom, from Design Inspiration, is head to toe in color and therefore no shrinking wallflower.
8. A snapshot from High Point Market earlier this year, captured by Alison at AHT Interiors.


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F. Scott Kieff
- Title:
- Fred C. Stevenson Research Professor of Law; C-LEAF Director of Planning and Publications
- Address:
- 2000 H Street, NW
Washington, District Of Columbia 20052
- Phone:
- 202-994-4644
- Fax:
- 202-994-5614
- Email:
- [email protected]
F. Scott Kieff joined the faculty at the George Washington University Law School in the summer of 2009, after serving on the faculty at Washington University in Saint Louis, where he was a Professor in the School of Law with a secondary appointment in the School of Medicine's Department of Neurological Surgery. He was named Fred C. Stevenson Research Professor at the George Washington University Law School in the fall of 2012.
He took a leave of absence from George Washington University effective October 18, 2013, to swear in as a Commissioner of the U.S. International Trade Commission, having been nominated to that post by President Barack H. Obama, recommended unanimously by the U.S. Senate's Committee on Finance, and confirmed by unanimous consent of the Senate on August 1, 2013, for the term expiring on June 16, 2020.
Before starting at the USITC, he was the Ray & Louise Knowles Senior Fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution, where he served as Director and a Member of the Research Team of the Hoover Project on Commercializing Innovation; as a Member of the Steering Committee and Research Team of the Hoover Working Group on Intellectual Property, Innovation, and Prosperity, or IP2; and as a Member of the John and Jean De Nault Task Force on Property Rights, Freedom, and Prosperity. He resigned these roles at the Stanford University Hoover Institution to take up his post at the Commission.
He previously served as a faculty member of the Munich Intellectual Property Law Center at Germany's Max Planck Institute; a visiting professor in the law schools at Northwestern, Chicago, and Stanford; and a faculty fellow in the Olin Program on Law and Economics at Harvard.
Before entering academia, he practiced law for over six years as a trial lawyer and patent lawyer for Pennie & Edmonds in New York and Jenner & Block in Chicago and as Law Clerk to U.S. Circuit Judge Giles S. Rich. After entering academia, he regularly served as a testifying and consulting expert, mediator, and arbitrator to law firms, businesses, government agencies, and courts.
His research, teaching, practice, and consulting work focused on the law, economics, and politics of innovation, including entrepreneurship, corporate governance, finance, economic development, trade, intellectual property, antitrust, bankruptcy, medical ethics, technology policy, and health policy.
He was recognized as one of the Nation's "Top 50 under 45" by the magazine IP Law & Business in May, 2008, and was inducted as a Member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts in March, 2012.
Originally from the Hyde Park neighborhood in Chicago, he became a lawyer in New York City and now lives with his family in Washington, DC. Before attending law school at the University of Pennsylvania, he studied molecular biology and microeconomics at MIT and conducted research in molecular genetics at the Whitehead Institute.
BS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; JD, University of Pennsylvania
Career Support
To help students interested in learning some concrete tips on how to prepare for the job search process, Professor Kieff has prepared a video and accompanying slides titled "A Soup to Nuts Overview of a Job Search: A Common Sense Primer for Law Students," presented at the 2009 January Intersession at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law.
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"2 Things Missing From Debates On US-China Fights"
F. Scott Kieff is quoted in Law360 about the issues between the U.S. and China over trade, intellectual property, and antitrust.


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Whatever is for lunch or for dinner, for most individuals, it comes from a to-go carton in Canisteo. The same refers to breakfast and dinner; a home-cooked meal is simply a rare luxury for many busy individuals in Canisteo.
When referring to food categorizing requirements for prepared food delivery near, prepackaged items are those that are packaged before being offered for sale in 14823. The package is collected by a manufacturer in 14823, distributor, or retailer in NY and containing a exact number of items or a specific assortment of sizes, colors, flavors, etc., of a stock in NY.
This must not be confused with food brands that are offered for sale unpackaged and then packaged by the consumer in New York (e.g., food sold in bulk bins) are also not considered to be prepackaged products in New York.
The least expensive way to start your packaged food enterprise is to prepare goods in your own home kitchen. Until presently, many states in NY banned the sale of any food made at home.
But as the cottage food industry became hugely popular, state laws have evolved, allowing many more people to create foods for sale from their own kitchens.
Now that you think about it, try to imagine tumbling through the front door at 8 p.m. after a lengthy day at work, and the last thing you want to do is spend an hour concocting a mess in the kitchen. In a perfect world, dinner would always be pre-planned and pre-prepped, and cooking and consuming it would cure the day's stress, not cause it.
Meal kit delivery services are recreating the dinner ritual a very good way. Working couples, singles, and busy families who care about feasting on fresh, home-cooked meals are flocking to the concept of a freshly prepped meal-in-a-box and the crowd is lighting up with a flurry of new offerings.
So who says nourishing meals cannot come in a package?
And while we're at it, the more crucial question begs to be asked: what's for dinner? It's a persistent question. For some, it's an excuse to dig into the newest cookbooks or blogs for inspiration. But for those of us who abhor grocery shopping, don't feel comfortable with our cooking prowesses, or have zero time to plan (let alone cook!), the question causes a equitable bit of anxiety and stress.
Luckily, more companies are entering the meal delivery business. From meal kits (complete with recipes and pre-portioned ingredients) to prepared meals and smoothie packages, companies want to make home-cooked, nutritious meals fast and stress-free.
We pay more for products we assume comes straight from the supplier, but some of it is months old. So how do you sort the new from the mould?
You're in your local supermarket, shopping basket in hand, outlining what to cook for an informal group of friends. A chicken casserole, maybe, or some fish, with seasonal vegetables on the side, fruit for afters and some nibbles to have first with a drink olives, perhaps. Whatever you choose, chances are you'll pay the extra it costs to buy fresh because it appears better, tastes better and is better for you. But is that correct?
In times of hardship, we become more closely applicable to what we see as the most important things in our lives, such as associates and family, and our yearning for fresh food along with our willingness to pay for it is closely connected to that, and that's what food companies are tapping into.
Why is it necessary to eat a variety of meals in Canisteo?
Eating in Canisteo a varied, well-balanced diet means partaking of a variety of foods from each food group daily, in the recommended amounts.
It is also crucial to choose a variety of foods from within each food group because varied foods provide different types and amounts of key nutrients.
A fresh diet is the groundwork for a well-functioning body. Food is the origin of energy for all of our bodily functions and directly affects how our bodies and minds function in every stage of life. There are a variety of reasons why a healthy diet is important, including disease prevention, maintenance of a healthy weight and quality of life in Canisteo.
Consume healthy food to stay healthy, because a healthy diet can lead to greater overall performance of the mind and body.
Eating healthy does NOT have to be uninteresting. There is a massive amount of food out there that are both healthy and tasty, and most of them are surprisingly appetizing!
Healthy eating is not about strict dietary limitations, staying impossibly thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love. Rather, it's about feeling amazing, having more energy, improving your health, and stabilizing your mood. If you feel inundated by all the contradicting nutrition and diet advice out there, you're not alone. It seems that for every guru in Canisteo who tells you a certain food in 14823 is good for you, you'll find another in 14823 saying exactly the opposite. But you can cut through the distraction and learn how to create a delectable, varied, and healthy diet that is as good for your mind as it is for your body.
We all know that eating right can help you sustain a healthy weight and avoid certain health problems, but your diet can also have a profound effect on your mood and sense of wellbeing. Studies in NY have linked eating a typical Western diet in NY filled with refined meats, packaged meals, takeout food, and sweet snacks with greater rates of depression, stress, bipolar disorder, and anxiety.
Eating more fresh fruits and vegetables, cooking meals at home in New York, and lessening your intake of sugar and refined carbohydrates, on the other hand, may help to improve mood and lower your risk for mental health problems. If you have already been diagnosed with a mental health concern, eating well can even help to manage your symptoms and regain control of your existence.
Food variety means eating a wide variety of foods, in the bulk recommended. Eating many diverse foods helps maintain a healthy and interesting diet which presents a range of different nutrients to the body. It also promotes great health and can help lessen the risk of disease.
Some foods in New York should only be eaten occasionally. These 'extra foods' producer and consumer but can also be defined in terms of social and supply chain characteristics. Local food initiatives often promote sustainable and organic farming practices, although these are not associated to the geographic proximity of producer and consumer.
Local food exemplifies an alternative to the global food model, which often sees food traveling long distances before it reaches the consumer. A local food network involves relationships between food producers, retailers, and consumers in a particular place, where they work together to increase food security and ensure economic, ecological and social sustainability of a community.
To round these up, the demand for healthy and local meals in Canisteo 14823 has escalated. People are constantly hunting for local produce and healthy avenues by which a more healthy lifestyle can be achieved.


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leximack wrote:Mr888 wrote:Out of curiosity, how do the climbs out of Euroka (for those that did the NRMA Classic) and the subsequent climb out of the national park back to Glenbrook measure up against these streets mentioned. I've ridden some of the roads mentioned but find that the climbs out from doing the Woodford trail tougher.
if you want some steep climbs, ride back to woodford, some of them are over 20%, throw in a very loose surface, some rocks, boulders and ruts and it makes for an interesting climb
or if you real feel you have been bad lately throw in St Helena's out and back...now that is some sweet wheel destroying ride!