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Liquid Sunshine
Liquid Sunshine
Summer season motorcycle events by nature tend to be outdoors affairs. It only makes sense; why be indoors during the riding season? This is especially true in the northern climes where winters are long, dark, dreary periods punctuated by snowstorms and ice. Friends and clients of mine in Wisconsin tell me they get something like 62 good days each year in the warm season. So it makes perfect sense that they pack a lot of outdoors fun, riding and rallies into that opportunity. This compressed reality applies to the whole Great Lakes region.
Recently I was blessed with the opportunity to be part of one of the fastest growing regional rallies in America – Roar on the Shore – in Erie, Pennsylvania. I was engaged to do two shows on the opening day, Thursday, July 19, 2012. I was pretty pumped about it since I always have a great time doing shows in that region, lots of good folks in western PA, western NY and Ohio. They know how to play and have fun, besides there are a lot of fiery food fanatics in that oft frozen area.
About a week to ten days out I made the final review with the rally planners and checked the weather forecast. All looked good. Their team was very professional and organized. Once all the bases were covered I felt I could move on and focus on other work. When my travel day arrived I headed out looking forward to a Great Lakes rally adventure.
Did you know that Erie, Pennsylvania is the third largest city in that state? I didn't. But when I called it a nice small town while checking into the hotel, I got corrected. Since I arrived early the day before my shows I had a chance to visit the venue in advance. While nothing was setup for my stage, I got a good feel for where I was performing. I must say that I also got to watch the crews setting up a multiple block event venue in what looked like the center city green space or park. No doubt that the city of Erie was doing it right.
Come show day, I arrived early and got to meet almost all the city inspectors, except the Fire Marshal. I have grown accustomed to meeting Fire Marshals since I "Cook with Fire", I can only guess that since I was electrifying and UL rated. I was not a fire hazard; tell that to the folks who ate the hot peppers! All was good after some tweaking of the stage and PA. They even had a nice popup tent to cover the stage, always nice to keep the hot summer sun off of us hot heads that are cooking.
Just before the 12:30 show the fickle summer weather turned from comfortably cool and overcast into a solid drizzle. By the start of the show it was just plain rain. Fortunately a short distance in front of my stage was a tent setup for bikini girls, who as fate had it were off somewhere else being exposed to the weather. Before the show was finished everything under my tent from stage floor to tabletop, even under the table was soaked. Damn good electrical setup, as not a single electrical shock coursed through me. Ahhh how nice to not be electrocuted! What was really great was the packed crowd under that other tent. They made the show for me.
After the show the rain slacked off for a while, but by 3:00 PM when I started the second show is was drizzling again. However now I not only had a full house under the tent but there was also folks standing under the open sky. We had a blast! We even had a group of what I guess were a summer school class and their teachers join the growing crowd.
The weather could not dampen the enthusiasm of the bikers or even the little children. Remember splashing in rain puddles as a child? It is that spirit of playfulness that comes naturally to children that motorcycling restores in adults. That is why seasoned riders don't see rain; they see "Liquid Sunshine!"
The Great Unknown
The frontier spirit that built our great nation represented a common bond among we the people in our collective willingness to face the great unknown. We did not shy away from risk taking, nor did we expect the world to be delivered to our doorstep. Rather we ventured forth, throwing caution to the wind, depending on our own individual strength to carry us through.
We were connected to the real world. Long before the term "be here now" was coined we were there already, feet on the ground and living in the moment. That is not to say those past generations of Americans were not dreamers, indeed we enjoy the many benefits of the dreams they made into reality. But we lost something along the way.
Today we take for granted conveniences and bounty that would have been unimaginable a century or less ago. Virtually every foodstuff is always in season in our globally sourced supermarkets, all promised as fresh. In the dead of winter summer squashes and tender lettuces are displayed in the produce section along with tomatoes and fruits. Yet even if you are among the folks who eschew processed foods and rather cook your meals from the fresh produce, are you really experiencing FRESH food?
We would all surely agree that fresh frozen is not really fresh even if it is better than canned foods. If you take a moment and think about the logistics of moving food from farm to market, it is easy to see that fresh in the produce section could be two weeks old. Two weeks old would be young for storage vegetables like onions or potatoes. I would hazard a guess that most folks have never tasted real fresh potatoes. Oh sure maybe you got some at a farm stand from time to time. But were they picked that day or last week?
Today we have reached the edges of the old frontiers and settled the wilderness. The world for most Americans is sanitized, no more toiling in the dirt busting sod to provide sustenance. Fast food, or slow, few eat what they grow.
So, come with me into the great unknown. I want to share a food experience, not a fancy recipe but something lots of folks eat on a regular basis, yet they don't know how much better it can be. Home fries! Yes humble breakfast taters. My wife Mary and I are avid organic gardeners. We grow a nice variety of veggies, including Kennebec potatoes. During the garden season we reap the experiences of veggies that are mere minutes from harvest to stovetop. It is well known that fresh corn on the cob picked while the water is already boiling, and immediately shucked, then quickly cooked and eaten is the ultimate corn. You probably have not heard about the joy of potatoes that fresh.
Warm from the sun drenched garden, the earth still moist on them as they arrive at the sink for a quick rinse. The skin was so tender and the flesh moist and crisp under the knife. Nothing fancy, just a bit of butter in the pan and a julienned onion.
Sautéing them in mom's heirloom cast iron pan adds to the hominess of these fries. I started with a high heat then lowered it once I started to see some browning.
I covered them for the remaining time, stirring every minute or so while I set plates and silverware on the table. Then got the eggs going on a cast iron griddle. From shovel to table in about 15 minutes, the taste and moist tender texture is beyond words. It is simple pleasures like this that makes all the toil of gardening worth every drop of sweat.
Now all I need is a half dozen laying hens so the eggs can be still warm from the henhouse. That is the next great unknown to conquer!
Biker Billy goes for "Freedom and Unity"
"Freedom and Unity" is the state motto of Vermont where Biker Billy will be going for the Crossroads Rally. Ain't it the truth that "Freedom and Unity" is what bikers want? Freedom of the road and unity with our fellow riders, give me both and all is good. The Crossroads Rally will offer you that and so much more – good old time biker fun and entertainment. You can enjoy everything from Jello wrestling to a painted lady contest and a Miss Crossroads 2012 competition along with classic biker games and a tattoo contest. The list is as long as some of the pipes will be loud.
Adding to the hot fun in the sun this year will be two shows by yours truly, Biker Billy on Saturday July 21th. The rally officially starts on Friday June 20, 2012 for two days of biker fun in the gorgeous mountains of Vermont. Great riding roads and scenery that can't be beat, plus fun places to stop and shop or eat surround the Rally. You have to get yourself some of the famous Vermont Maple syrup and bring it to my first show because I will be making you some killer biker breakfast. What you do with the extra syrup is all up to you and yours.
So pack up your scoot and your sweetie and ride over to the Crossroads Rally, I hope to see you there!
Biker Billy Roars to the Shore
Not the Jersey shore but the shores of Lake Erie for the sixth annual Roar on the Shore Rally. This is one of the fastest growing rallies in the United States with over 80,000 riders attending each July for this three-day extravaganza. Kicking off on Thursday July 19, 2012 Roar on the Shore promises something for everybody from rides to bands to bike contest and shows. To get the weekend off to a roaring start, Biker Billy will be setting the stage ablaze with two shows on Thursday the 19th. Just ride on down to the hub of the event venue and get a taste of the fire and a few good laughs as we Cook with Fire together.
This is more than just a rally that is fun to attend. It is a major fundraising event for local charities in the Erie, Pennsylvania region. It is also an area blessed with great riding and the beauty of the Great Lake Erie, so wherever you point your front wheel you will find adventure. I invite you to ride over and enjoy the shows and spend the weekend in the beauty of northwestern Pennsylvania and enjoy the hospitality of the greater Erie community. Till I see you there Eat Hot and Ride Safe!
Drunken Bean Dip – Try it on July 4th!
Seems like I can't go to a party without bringing this dip anymore; it just blows everyone away. I call it drunken bean dip because after everything is sautéed to perfection, I drown it in beer and let it stew until all the beer is gone. Yes, the beans in this dip have enough beer to be way over the legal limit. But don't worry; the only buzz you will get is from the chipotle peppers, since all the alcohol evaporates while it cooks. Enjoy the complex flavors of this dip and, if you decide to wash it down with a beer, leave the bike parked.
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 medium-size onions, cut into matchsticks
3 canned chipotle peppers packed in adobo sauce, minced
3 tablespoons chopped garlic
Two 16-ounce cans light red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon dried cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon liquid smoke
2 tablespoons dark molasses
One 12-ounce dark beer
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Tortilla chips
1. Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over high heat. Add the onions and chipotles and cook, stirring, until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, add the garlic, and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the beans and cook, stirring a few times, until the beans begin to stick to the pan, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the cumin, coriander, parsley, cilantro, salt, black pepper, liquid smoke, molasses, and beer and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the liquid is almost gone, 20 to 30 minutes.
2. Add the cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Serve immediately.
Makes about 1 1/2 quarts
Recipe reprinted with permission from "BIKER BILLY'S HOG WILD ON A HARLEY COOKBOOK", published by Harvard Common Press, Boston copyright Bill Hufnagle 2003.
Hope you enjoy this one at your July 4th Celebration!


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"Bungie released its newest IP this past week in Destiny. It not only was the largest new IP launch in gaming history, but it also managed to gross over $500 million in sales. Destiny skyrocketed up sales charts in the UK and it's likely to be the highest selling game on the NPD charts for September." - Stealthy Box
I agree with the points made in the article and like the writer, despite all the flaws you can spend ages talking about, I find I still can't get enough of the game.
Ya, people need to get over their own expectations for Destiny. It seems like my entire friends list is playing Destiny and we are all super addicted to it.
I feel that there is far too much coverage of games at the moment. Websites continually speculate on what a game will be like and this is then talked about day in, day out in forums, comment sections and opinion pieces all over the internet. The excitement builds to extraordinary heights until expectations become totally unrealistic and everyone is left thinking the game isn't what they expected.
Sure the game has it's faults but I really like it. Then again, I didn't have high expectations for it in the first place.

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Changing landscapes at Grangegorman
View of how the Grangegorman campus will look in September 2014 (white blocks indicates sites for further development)
As the countdown to September 2014 continues, work is progressing rapidly on the restoration and adaptation of the listed buildings on the Grangegorman campus. These historic structures are being redesigned for education uses and will accommodate students of Art and Design, Photography, and Social Sciences from the beginning of next academic year. Current students based in Mountjoy Square, Portland Row and Temple Bar will be the first DIT students on the long-awaited campus. They will be joined by students who have just completed their CAO applications for the programmes in these areas. The excitement is mounting!
In addition to the restoration work, a number of non-historic buildings on the site and modern add-ons to older buildings have been demolished. This has opened up new vistas from the site – views of Dublin never seen before. For example, from Rathdown House, close to the Lower Grangegorman entrance, it is now possible to clearly see the Kings Inns, the Spire and Liberty Hall, giving a much better sense of how close the campus is to the city centre. Major site infrastructure work is also underway, which will deliver all the essential utilities and services required for immediate occupation but also for the extensive new build that will commence later this year.
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Phase 3 Update
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
After praising Allah the Most High and sending peace and salutations upon the best of the Prophets, Messengers and mankind, Muhammad bin Abdillah and upon his noble household, family and companions, we greet you all with the greetings of the people of Paradise:
Asalaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh,
Over the last 14 months, by the permission of Allah our community has made major progress towards establishing Markaz Hudhayfah bin Al Yamaan(MHbAY). Furthermore, we are humbled and grateful to Allah the Most High and thank Him and then the whole community for their continuous support, we have seen Markaz Hudhayfah bin Al Yamaan (MHbAY) grow from an idea to a physical, 5000 sq. ft. premises.
Phase 1 – The Deposit:
When we started on this endeavour, In December 2013, with the permission of Allah, we raised almost £100,000 in a few nights for phase 1 of the project.
Phase 2 – The Purchase:
Over the next 9 months, we saw brothers and sisters work tirelessly on Phase 2, arranging events, collecting donations, and raising a further £750,000!
Brothers and sisters racing towards good, hoping for the reward of the hereafter. This was truly humbling. Donations ranging from a few pennies to thousands of pounds, from children giving their pocket money to mothers giving from their gold and families giving their savings. It reminded us of the statement of Allah the Most High
so strive, as in a race, in good deeds. (Al-Ma'idah 5:48)
and His the Most High's saying:
"…among you are some that desire this world and some that desire the hereafter (Aali Imran 3:152)
Maasha'Allah! May Allah reward them all with houses in the highest level of paradise.
In August 2014, Alhamdullilah, we completed the purchase of the Old Leytonstone Social Club.
In addition, we became a registered charity (1159316) and are regulated by the UK Charity Commission. So now we can claim gift aid on all future donations, making your donations go a further 25%
Phase 3 – The Planning & Build:
We began working on strategies to bring the building back into use for the community. After extensive work with architects, planning advisors, and surveyors, we submitted the first of a series of planning applications and are pleased to announce that this application has been approved.
We once again saw the community come together for the sake of Allah to help clear out the building. We saw many brothers gather and work together over a series of weekends to remove over 30 tons of rubbish. A very big thank you to all those who helped may Allah reward you all.
We are pleased to announce that building work has now commenced and we estimate the total build time to be 4 months and the total cost to be circa £150,000.
Phase 3 will consist of 5 stages
Stage 1 – Planning and applications
Stage 2 – Partial demolition and structural engineering
Stage 3 – Building, extensions and partitions
Stage 4 – First fix -Electrical/AV/Security installation
Stage 5 – Final Fix & build completion
Stage 6 – Final Finish
Upon completion of phase 3 we hope to have a fully operational Islamic Centre providing valuable services to the community and a place of prayer. Insha'Allah
The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said:"When the son of Adam dies his actions come to an end except three things, a continuing charity or knowledge which gives benefit or a pious child who prays for him" (Sahih Muslim)
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Video: Drake "Hold On, We're Going Home"
Drake gave us one of the biggest treats of the week, his visual for second single "Hold On, We're Going Home". The video features rapper A$AP Rocky, and features Drake and his team rescuing a damsel in distress. The video is a mini-movie, and does not see any performance shots of Drake actually singing the song. We love this song here at Supreme Fabulosity, the single is Drake second Top 10 single (currently #9), off of his new album Nothing Was The Same. The album is in stores now, everyone please go pick up a PAID copy of it. Check out the video for "Hold On, We're Going Home" down below, let us know what you think:
TLC releases official tracklist/cover for anniversary album due out Oct. 15th.
It seems like it has been forever since TLC has released something in the US, and it has. The last release from TLC was 2005's Now and Forever: The Hits. Now, 8 years later, comes TLC anniversary album 20, and here is the tracklist for the album:
Now, I am sure that TLC fans are upset at this list due to the fact that there is only one new song on the tracklist. That song is "Meant to Be" which was written by Neyo. However, TLC fans, DO NOT fret. TLC has just confirmed that they are in the studio working on a full-length studio album due out in 2014. Some of the collaborators for that album have been Lady Gaga, Drake, Neyo, Dallas Austin, and J. Cole just announced that he is also contributing to their new studio album. We are excited about the J. Cole collaboration. TLC's first time collaborating with J. Cole is on his hit song "Crooked Smile" which is currently sitting at #36 on the Hot 100 (Billboard). This is the first Top 40 hit for TLC since 2002's "Girl Talk". We believe that a TLC comeback is in full effect.
Don't forget to catch the TLC biopic on Vh-1 premiering October 21st!
Official Video: Drake ft. Rihanna "Take Care" (Watch Inside!)
The video has finally arrived for Drake's fourth official single, "Take Care". "Take Care" is the album's title track, and features the guest vocals of superstar, Rihanna. The video was shot in black and white, and had been delayed for release several times, do to it being edited. The single is the duo's second Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. The song so far has peaked at #7, and debuted at #9 without being released as an official single yet. We love the song, and the way Drake and Rihanna play off of each other. Check out the video down below:
Nicki Minaj to underwhelm with first week sales of second album!
Nicki Minaj has been everywhere. She has done the Grammys, radio interviews, talk shows, and everything else to promote this sophomore album of hers. According to Hits Daily Double (who tracks album sales from day of release), Nicki Minaj is expected to sell about 225,000 copies first week, and debut at #1. Now, this is amazing being that the albums are selling no where like they used to 10-15 years ago. However, Roman Reloaded is selling about 150,000 copies LESS than Pink Friday in first week sales. Pink Friday's first week album sales were 375,000 (#2 debut on the Billboard 200). Nevertheless, congrats to Nicki Minaj on her first #1 album. When she was asked about if she was worried about a sophomore jinx, this is what she told Vibe Magazine:
" Hell No! This album is gonna sell so much more than 'Pink Friday.' Ask me this question two years from today, Clue. With me, I'm never about first week and all that. I like to look at it for the long haul. I'ma travel, I'ma meet my beautiful babies, my Barbz everywhere, and this is my first time I'm gonna get to do a world tour, so the album is gonna do its thing."
Well Nicki, you are off to a slow start on outselling Pink Friday, but hey you never know!
Drake would love to record a duet album with Rihanna!
It is no secret that there has been some type of chemistry in and out of the studio when it comes to Drake and Rihanna. The two have worked together on her smash #1 single 'What's My Name?', and are currently gearing up for their second duet together, the hit song 'Take Care'. Now, Drake has gone on record to state that he would love to make an entire album with Rihanna. This is what he had to say:
"I've always urged her to let me come and really work on an album for her, with her. I feel like I could do some great writing for her. Actually the Rita Ora song that's out right now was originally for Rihanna. I've got some great ideas so, you know, hopefully when the time is right she'll send me that text or call me up and say, 'Hey let's get in the studio for a month and make an album', and we can do it."
I'm not sure about a Drake/Rihanna album. The two of them are very overexposed, maybe if they BOTH disappeared for AT LEAST 2 years, then I can probably see it happening. However, I'm sure whatever they decide to cook up, if it comes to fruition, it will be a monster seller. Stay tuned!
Trivia: What Did rapper Drake want to be be other than a rapper/singer? (Answer Inside!)
Drake had another interesting aspiration other than being a performer. Drake attended Forest Hill Collegiate Institute High School. In the yearbook of his high school, he stated that not only did he want to sing, but he wanted to be a break dancer. Even though Drake is extremely successful today, he dropped out of high school. Now, he does not encourage his fans to drop out of high school. He talks about his decision not to finish on a song called "Crew Love": "Smoking weed under star projectors/I guess we'll never know what Harvard gets us /But seeing my family have it all /Took the place of that desire for diplomas on the wall." Check out actual yearbook photo down below:
Congrats! Drake's "Take Care" album debuts at #1!
Drake has many things to celebrate this week. His sophomore album "Take Care" is in stores and available on iTunes right now. Also, the album debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 albums chart with 631,000 copies sold in its first week. This beats out the debut sales of his first album "Thank Me Later" which also debuted at #1 and sold 447,000 copies in its first week. Congratulations to the Young Money artist, it looks like there is no slowing down of that camp. This debut is the third largest debut of the year, behind Lady Gaga, and fellow Young Money member Lil Wayne. Congrats to you Drake. If you do not have the album, go get it in stores now.


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Seeing Double
April 1, 2011
The last post has the same photo twice. It could be a metaphor for my lack of enthusiasm for computer work.
There are, in this new shiny world, many entrepreneurs who see us all working away for a pittance, lining their shiny capitalistic pockets as we use new technologies with mindless enthusiasm.
I have to admit I hate my computer less than was the case ten years ago. Then I was constantly reminded by Microsoft of misdemeanours that seemed beyond the pale of reason. "You have performed an illegal"… whatever… has ensured that I will probably never visit the United States. Signing a contract that included a political stance in relation to Cuba may or may not still be in place in relation to using many of the programs (I still think of them as "programmes") was bizarre in the extreme, as I have never been to Cuba.
Many younger friends find my ability to read contracts on the Internet as some sort of personal foible. "What contract?… there is no contract"… they assure me.
I wish I could share their innocence…


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Memorials/DonationsIn lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the familyObituaryHelen Augusta (McKeown) Jessup, 75, of Festus entered into rest October 18, 2014 at Mercy Jefferson Hospital. She was a homemaker and attended Our Lady Catholic Church;she enjoyed ceramics and reading. Born June 28,1939, in St Louis, Missouri, to the late Carl and Maria (Gable) McKeown. Survived by her family which includes son, Carl Jessup of Festus, MO; daughters: Paula Jessup of Festus, MO, Pamela LaFrance of Festus, MO, and Angela Brockman of Festus, MO; brother, Herbert McKeown of St Louis, MO; grandchildren: SueAnn (Keith) Barnhart-Jackson, Jay (Melissa) Jessup, Jimmy LaFrance, Christina Rhodes, Amy Philbrick and Jamie Philbrick; great grandchildren: Christopher, Joshua, Harper, Samantha, Nico, Claudia, Hayden, Marley and Lashawn; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Jessup; daughter, Patricia Philbrick; brother, Carl John McKeown.Deacon Jerry Stoverink will officiate graveside service.
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The Black Dragon Organization needed some troopers with the new sculpt style so I created the Assualt Trooper.
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A GP practice has been rated 'Good' by a health watchdog.
Southsea Medical Centre in Portsmouth was given the formal rating after an announced visit by a Care Quality Commission inspector.
The report, published earlier this week, found:
n There was a comprehensive and organised training schedule for all staff and an updated policy on mandatory training requirements.
n Practice management had a clear oversight of all staff training requirements.
n The practice was working on increasing the number of carers on its register, including working alongside care voluntary groups and the patient participation group.
Southsea Medical Centre in Carlisle Road had also extended its opening hours on a Saturday morning from 8am to 12pm for pre-bookable GP appointments.
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Ah, the age old question; what do women want? - Family? Success? Love? Trust? All of the above? Julia Ducournau asks the more pertinent question in her debut feminist horror Raw; what is it to be human?
Ducournau's Raw achieved critical acclaim this year for to its stark comparison between a girl's coming of age and brutal cannibalism. This French feminist-influenced horror film first started to gather interest when an audience member fainted during a screening at the Toronto International Film Festival, and it has picked up momentum ever since.
Raw begins on a long stretch of road, as a girl runs out in front of a car like a frightened deer, causing it to veer from her path and into a tree. The scene then cuts to the protagonist, Justine, as she eats a last meal with her parents before they drop her off for her first day at university. The family is introduced as vegetarians, after complaints when Justine finds a meatball in her mashed potatoes.
The film follows Justine as she joins the veterinary school where her sister already resides. Straightaway we are shown how the 'freshmen' are put through initiation tests by the older students: they have to stand and watch as their beds are thrown out windows, drenched in blood and finally forced to eat raw rabbit's kidney. The new students don't object to any of this as it is considered standard practice before they are accepted into the community. Justine, however, does object to the rabbit kidney, citing vegetarianism as the reason. Her once-vegetarian sister Alexia steps in and tells her that she has to do it, so as to not be seen as a troublemaker. By such means, the new intake are forced by the older students into the 'real' world and away from the protective ways of their parents - whom it transpires also went to this particular uni - and Justine's coming-of-age story starts to unfold.
Over the course of the film, Justine becomes physically affected by the rabbit kidney, with lesions and rashes appearing on her stomach and legs. Ducournau presents these symptoms as physical representations of changes in Justine's mind, and the first stage in her transformation. Soon after, she is shown to be in pain and craving raw meat, which incites her to eat some raw chicken. The contradictions that come with being a vet are transposed onto the human characters during the film. Being a vet means caring for animals' well-being, while also having to sometimes watch them in pain and/or dying; the fact that Justine becomes ill when eating part of an animal for which she cares deeply exemplifies the moral conflict within her.
Justine's sister Alexia sets out on a mission to help her become a woman. She teaches her how to pee standing up, plucks her eyebrows for her and just as she starts a Brazilian wax, she accidentally cuts off her own finger. With her sister unconscious from the pain, Justine nibbles on the severed finger, which begins the second stage of her transformation from naive teenager to out-and-out cannibal.
The story is presented in a very single-minded way, with Justine often seeing and hearing only what she wants to. When she is eating meat in public for the first time, a truck driver tells her how pigs are very close to humans in terms of their
We eventually find out that Alexia is also a cannibal, when she takes Justine to the long road where she causes cars to crash, so that she can eat their dead occupants. At this point, the viewer assumes that the entire family are vegetarian so as to protect people from their cannibalistic ways, thereby making the film into one about finding out 'who' you are, where you come from and how you deal with that information.
Justine's teacher tells her that he dislikes 'smart' students because they bring everyone else in the class down and that he would much prefer her to be the one to have her grades docked; this forces her to report her classmate for cheating, to save herself from blame. Her father later compares intelligence to cannibalism, the eating of one's peers, when he describes how Alexia was clever enough to go into politics - suggesting in the process that society at large has developed 'tall poppy syndrome' (the notion of a communal distaste for the intelligentsia) as a reflex against cannibalism - that cannibalism is, in effect, for the intellectuals among us.
The frat parties in Raw are portrayed as mating rituals, which again points to the animalistic nature of humans. There is a scene where Justine has sex with her gay room-mate and becomes animalistic and uncontrollable, before finally calming down by sucking blood from her own arm. Justine finally gets drunk and goes completely off the rails, and Alexia exploits her for her own gain, publicly mocking her yearning for human flesh. The confrontation between the sisters comes to a head in the courtyard of the university where they bite each other harder and harder until they're restrained by fellow students. Suddenly outcast, the sisters join together in their battle against convention, which quickly spirals into murder, landing Alexia in prison.
Raw is a brutal coming-of-age fable which explores teenage morals, female sexuality, hunger, violence, sisterhood but, most of all, what is it to be human. Ducournau explores how becoming an adult begins when you start to make your own decisions, creating your own moral compass and thereby fitting into society. The system forces Justine to eat meat to 'fit in', when ultimately fitting into society actually means NOT eating your fellow humans - the message here being that capitalist societies actively encourage predatory behaviour, but then they look down upon it when it occurs. Base instincts are pandered to, but they are also required to be sublimated for the common good.
The moral of the tale is that adolescence is a confusing mix of right and wrong, ethical conundra and peer-group power-play - a maze of contradictions that evryone must at some time negotiate. Despite its superficial B-movie plot and faddish glaze of gore, RAW is an allegory on those difficult years, when teenage-hood meant 'finding' yourself, trying to fit in, being skinny but not anorexic, working hard but not being the best, but most of all trying not to be weird when that's exactly what you are. Life in the raw, in other words, before conformity takes the edge off us.
- Mindless Self-Indulgence
- Death Personified
- Raised by Werewolves
- Psycho Killer, Qu'est-ce que c'est?
- A DarkFest Diary!
- Halloween H40?-- Bring It On, John!
- All the Fine Young Cannibals
- Is There a Doctor in the House?
- The Conjuring of Annabelle and the Nun
- The Devil, Death and Rock 'n' Roll
- It's Not Black and White...
- Splish, Splash, I Was Takin' a Bath...
- A Marriage of Grief and Fear
- Sequels, squeals and squeaks
- Horror and the Internet
- Clowning Around is No Laughing Matter!
- Is it Frightening? Or just Funny?
- Honey, I Spooked the Kids
- The Other Side of the Monkey's Paw
- Destination Horror: Australia
- The Rise and Fall of Accessible Movies
- Relight My Fire!
- Return of the Deadite
- Season Finale: That's all Folks!
- Man of Steel Meets the Body Stealers (and Gigantis)
- Make Mine Munster!
- Jumping the Shark (Part 3)
- Jumping the Shark (Part 2)
- Jumping the Shark (Part 1)
- Big Sister; or, Come On, Eileen
- It Disney Scare Me!
- Double-0 Hammer
- Wild, Unattached Footnotes on Discworld
- 2014: Scream, British Horror, Scream
- Dr Blood's Rising Golden Vampires
- Seven Things I Don't Want to See in Another Low-budget Movie
- Tardis of Terror; or, The Horrors of Who
- Horror Family Trees #1: Night of the Living Dead
- Faust und die Frau
- One Man Went to Mow
- It's Only Rock 'n'Roll
- Whose Monster Is It Anyway?
- The name's Band, Charles Band
- 2013: Taste the Blood of British Horror Films
- Misadventures in the Screen Trade
- Being Frank...
- 24 Fantastic Years
- The British Sci-Fi Revival
- Optimus Primate
- Meet the Beetle
- Where No Man Has Gone Before (Except That One Time)
- Lee, Landis and the Lost World
- The Passion of the Ghostkeeper
- Terror in the Tower
- Antisocial Media
- 2012: The Nightmare Never Ends
- Page Boy
- Of kids and monsters
- The new wave of spaghetti screams
- Faster, higher, stronger, scarier.
- Age Before Beauty
- Spring- time for Hitler
- Yes Virginia, there is a Santo
- The Woman in Lack (of a decent script)
- Song and Dance
- Catch It If You Cannes...
- 2011: Now this is getting ridiculous...
- Fancy an Indian?
- Finding Bela
- Meet and Greet (Part 2)
- Monster Meet and Greet (Part 1)
- Fear and Loathing in the Deep South
- Some days spent with Ray
- Sci-fan? You'll have to see the Doctor..
- ..How (Not) to Kill a Vampire
- Stand Up for Comics!
- The Life of Brian
- 2010: was it quantity over quality?
- Some Very British Zombies
- Ban this Sick Filth! --When?
- Title Fright
- Who Likes Short Shorts?
- The Only Way to Travel
- Middle Ages Spread
- Thai me up ..Thai me down
- Putting the Bite into Britain
- Full Moon Fever
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'A' dashed upstairs this morning while she was getting ready for school. "Where's your phone.....quick...I need it....quick". I asked her what she wanted it for and she replied, "There's a fox in next door's garden and he's playing with Arnold's yellow bone toy". She dashed off downstairs to snap it with my phone and shouted to me to come look. I got to the kitchen just in time to see him tossing the toy in the air, when next thing another rather pointed nose appeared from under the shrubbery. There were two of them! They were quite small so I'm assuming they were only cubs. The first visitor seemed to be aware that we were watching him and kept glancing towards us in the window. Visitor number two also decided that Arnold's toy looked enticing, picked it up and they both ran off over the other side of the garden. What a fabulous start to a sunny (yes, for once, sunny) morning :).
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Imo State Pensioners Reject Okorocha's 50% Pension Cut
The Imo State Council of Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NUP) weekend adopted unanimous motion rejecting the state government's move to slash monthly pensions of retirees by 50%.
Ifeanyicy.com learnt that the state government recently designed a form directing pensioners to sign an undertaking that only 50 percent monthly pensions would be paid them by government.
But the members of the Imo State chapter of NUP, comprising branch chairmen and secretaries from the 27 Local Government Areas of the state, rejected the proposal in its totality during an emergency meeting in Owerri , on Saturday.
It will be recalled that state government and NUP are currently in court over a similar directive by the government last December, 2016 that only 40 percent of accumulated pension arrears be paid the senior citizens, while government called for 60 per cent reduction which will be forfeited to the government by the pensioners .
A member of the Imo NUP, Boniface Echefu , who is from Isiala Mbano LGA , said the group must guide its members against signing the undertaking which would mean that only
50 per cent of their monthly pension would be paid them .
He said that it was unlawful for the state government to go against the country's Pension Act by cutting pensions indiscriminately .
The group , in its resolution , stated that it rejected in its entirety the offer of 50 per cent monthly pension by the government , saying 'we also reject government 's claim that it
has cleared all arrears of pensioners fully '.
The state chairman , Imo NUP, Gideon Ezeji , expressed regret that the government came up with what he called ' another obnoxious measure ' to further expose pensioners to more
hardship, while pensioners were still grappling with last year's issue .
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Wisdom Coffee Small Batch Roaster Is the Best Deal in Spokane and Maybe the Best Flavor In Town Too/
I hung out with Matthew Simpson of Wisdom Coffee in the Valley last week. He is roasting up some java goodness at his micro-roastery where he works wonders with a 12 kilo Diedrich coffee roaster. Matt is a computer programmer and he's put those skills to good use by retro-fitting his roaster to a computer to follow his own unique roasting profiles. I brewed up some Malawi about 30 minutes after it was roasted and it was as rich and complex a coffee as I've had.
Matt roasts to order so you have to go to his website and place your order and get this, the coffee is an unbelievable $7/lb. Look to hear a lot more about Wisdom Coffee in the coming years.


text: Main Content House Bill 5851 (2018) rss? friendly link printer friendly Friendly Link: http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2018-HB-5851 Sponsors Beau LaFave (district 108)Joseph Bellino, Brandt Iden (click name to see bills sponsored by that person) Categories Education: reports; Records: education; State agencies (existing): state police; Education; reports; reports of attempted acts of school violence; require. Amends 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1 - 380.1852) by adding sec. 1308a. Bill Documents Bill Document Formatting Information [x] The following bill formatting applies to the 2017-2018 session:- New language in an amendatory bill will be shown in BOLD AND UPPERCASE.- Language to be removed will be stricken.- Amendments made by the House will be blue with square brackets, such as: [House amended text].- Amendments made by the Senate will be red with double greater/lesser than symbols, such as: <<Senate amended text>>. (gray icons indicate that the action did not occur or that the document is not available) Documents House Introduced Bill Introduced bills appear as they were introduced and reflect no subsequent amendments or changes. As Passed by the House As Passed by the House is the bill, as introduced, that includes any adopted House amendments. As Passed by the Senate As Passed by the Senate is the bill, as received from the House, that includes any adopted Senate amendments. House Enrolled Bill Enrolled bill is the version passed in identical form by both houses of the Legislature. Bill Analysis House Fiscal Agency Analysis Committee Summary (4/24/2018)This document analyzes: HB5828, HB5829, HB5830, HB5851, HB5852 Committee Summary (4/24/2018)This document analyzes: HB5828, HB5829, HB5830, HB5851, HB5852 Summary as Reported From Committee (5/3/2018)This document analyzes: HB5828, HB5829, HB5830, HB5851, HB5852 Senate Fiscal Analysis SUMMARY OF BILL REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE (Date Completed: 12-6-18)This document analyzes: HB5851 History (House actions in lowercase, Senate actions in UPPERCASE) Date JournalAction 4/19/2018HJ 38 Pg. 687introduced by Representative Beau LaFave 4/19/2018HJ 38 Pg. 687read a first time 4/19/2018HJ 38 Pg. 687referred to Committee on Appropriations 4/24/2018HJ 39 Pg. 715bill electronically reproduced 04/19/2018 5/2/2018HJ 43 Pg. 789reported with recommendation with substitute H-5 5/2/2018HJ 43 Pg. 789referred to second reading 5/8/2018HJ 45 Pg. 813read a second time 5/8/2018HJ 45 Pg. 813substitute H-5 adopted 5/8/2018HJ 45 Pg. 813placed on third reading 5/8/2018HJ 45 Pg. 816placed on immediate passage 5/8/2018HJ 45 Pg. 816read a third time 5/8/2018HJ 45 Pg. 816passed; given immediate effect Roll Call # 271 Yeas 69 Nays 40 5/8/2018HJ 45 Pg. 816transmitted 5/10/2018SJ 47 Pg. 765REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY 12/6/2018SJ 76 Pg. 2071REPORTED FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE S-3 12/6/2018SJ 76 Pg. 2071COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED IMMEDIATE EFFECT 12/6/2018SJ 76 Pg. 2071REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WITH SUBSTITUTE S-3 12/18/2018Expected in SJ 80REPORTED BY COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE S-3 12/18/2018Expected in SJ 80SUBSTITUTE S-3 CONCURRED IN 12/18/2018Expected in SJ 80PLACED ON ORDER OF THIRD READING WITH SUBSTITUTE S-3 12/18/2018Expected in SJ 80RULES SUSPENDED 12/18/2018Expected in SJ 80PLACED ON IMMEDIATE PASSAGE 12/18/2018Expected in SJ 80PASSED; GIVEN IMMEDIATE EFFECT ROLL CALL # 849 YEAS 38 NAYS 0 EXCUSED 0 NOT VOTING 0 12/18/2018Expected in SJ 80INSERTED FULL TITLE


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Join, adventure, and savor the best of the Greek culture and its cuisine in a single holiday. Get an insider's perspective of this country while getting to know its culture and traditional food through local tours and a special cooking lesson. Immerse yourself in this amazing country by visiting the streets and the archeological site of Nafplion, get a different perspective of life by hiking in Mount Taygetos, and discover the wild and fascinating towers and fortresses of the ancient city of Mani.
During this holiday, you will stay during four nights in Nafplion and three nights in Mani at three or four-stars traditional Greek hotels.
During this day, you will depart from Athens. On your way, you will reach the Corinth Canal and enter the region of Argolis, the land of Homer's Golden Mycenae and a United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization World Heritage site. Dating back to the second century Before Christ, Mycenae was one of the major centers of Greek civilization and a military stronghold that dominated a big part of southern Greece.
In this place, you will visit the archaeological site, which is home to the kingdom of the mythical Agamemnon. Also, you will see the Cyclopean Walls, the Lion's Gate, the Royal Tombs, including Agamemnon Clytemnestra's, and the Treasury of Atreus, a magnificent structure that dates back to the fourteenth century before Christ.
Afterwards, you will have an optional lunch at a nearby restaurant in Argos and a visit to Nauplia, the first capital of modern Greece. In here, you will get to know the Venetian fortress of Palamidi and the fortified islet of Bourtzi. The rest of the day will be free at leisure to enjoy a walk in center of Nafplio.
After breakfast in your hotel, you will depart to a culinary excursion that will teach you about the secrets of beekeeping and ouzo production. You will visit a local distillery and the enchanting world of the unique Greek ouzo and Tsipouro, learn all about the history and production, and make a small journey back to history by admiring the distillery museum.
Later, you will take a walk through some olive and orange groves for fifteen minutes and then you will get ready for a visit to a traditional honey production unit, where its owner, a beekeeper, will show you how the beehives are maintained and harvested.
After breakfast, you will depart for a daily trip to the endless vineyards of Nemea, the place where Hercules killed the lion and performed the first of his 12 labors. In here, you will also learn the secrets of wine and winemaking. Later, you will visit the archaeological site of Nemea, its stadium, a regional winery, and a traditional vinegar production unit.
In these places, you will taste unique varieties of wine, accompanied by Greek dishes. You will also meet the wine producers, who will tell you everything you need to know about winemaking. In the evening, you will return back to your hotel to rest and get ready for the next day.
After savoring a delicious breakfast at your hotel, you will depart for a food tour in Nafplio. During this day, you will visit some carefully selected food shops to taste some of the finest cheese, wine, and local products available in the city. You will also visit the city's most famous monuments for you to get a complete panorama of its local food scene and culture.
Afterwards, you will receive your cooking class with an experienced local chef who will be your Greek gastronomy mentor. During this lesson, you will learn about the use of vegetables and local products to make amazing Mediterranean recipes. Dinner will follow this activity and you will get to taste your delicious creations.
After breakfast, you will depart to cross the Peloponnese towards the South to reach Mani, a wild and fascinating area of tribal feuding, rugged land, towers, and fortresses, which covers the Central Greek Peninsula. After your arrival, you will have time to relax in your hotel. During the evening, you will walk with the group through the Areopolis stone alleys.
On this day, you will have breakfast and depart for a hiking session at one of the most scenic areas in Greece, Taygetos, a mountain ridge of one hundred kilometers that separates Messinia from Sparta. Large gorges and canyons present a succession of habitats with a wide variety of endemic flora and fauna.
Your route will be from the mountaineering refuge to Prophet Elias, the highest peak of Taygetos and the Peloponnese. In this place, you will have a breathtaking view from the top. After this amazing hiking trip, you will have lunch in a local restaurant and will return to your hotel in the evening.
During this day, you will enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to sunbathe at the beach and have lunch in one of the most amazing seafood taverns right on the seaside.
Today, you will enjoy breakfast and get ready for your departure to Athens.
This holiday will take place in Nafplion and Mani, Greece.
During these holidays, you will be served with daily breakfast at your hotel, as well as you will enjoy one seafood lunch at Mani, one dinner and a food tour in Nafplio, and a food tasting session at Nemea.
During this trip, you will have free time to relax at Mani and sunbathe at the beach.
Please book your flight to arrive at Athens International Airport (ATH). Transfer from and to the airport is included. The organizer will pick you up from the airport.


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text: The OTCex Group, one of the main financial intermediaries in Europe, has just opened in Geneva a branch of its investment company VANILLA TECHNOLOGY. The new entity, which is entirely dedicated to commodities, thus benefits from a privileged financial and banking environment in which to continue the expansion of its operations. By establishing this branch, the company intends to move closer to its clients and strengthen its links with the main trading players, who are all represented in Geneva. The establishment of this branch, which is supported by the Geneva Economic Development Office (GEDO), confirms the importance of Geneva in specialized trading services.VANILLA TECHNOLOGY, Paris, Geneva branch, the head office of which is based in Paris, started its operations in September 2010. A member of the OTCex Group, a finance company with 150 employees and offices in Paris, London, Frankfurt, Geneva and Hong Kong, the company specializes in equity derivatives, as well as in energy and agricultural commodities. The Geneva branch numbers about ten employees, half of whom devote their time to the sugar, cereals and oil markets, and the other half covering the electricity market.A new office driving the expansion strategyBenefiting from a portfolio of some 500 clients, the OTCex Group wishes to expand and strengthen its presence in Europe. In the view of Olivier Stephanopoli, Deputy CEO of the OTCex Group, "The opening of this branch supports our growth strategy in high-value-added lines of business. From Geneva, we will be able to serve our clients more effectively in services such as execution, consulting, in-depth market research or clearing and financing for all segments of the commodities market. This base also offers us an opportunity to strengthen our business relations in general, since the majority of the industry's players on the European continent are concentrated in Geneva." The new branch will also make it possible to continue the company's strategic development in two main directions: the extension of the existing lines of business (in particular on CO2, coal and gas) and deployment in other sectors of commodities.The Geneva Economic Development Office is supporting VANILLA TECHNOLOGY in its expansion, in particular by offering its networking services and its expertise on general business conditions. According to Daniel Loeffler, GEDO's Director, "The opening of the VANILLA TECHNOLOGY office reflects Geneva's growing attractiveness in international trading. It further strengthens the regional base of this sector and enhances the network of companies offering specialized services to major players located in our canton."Contact person for further information:Service de la promotion économiqueDaniel Loeffler, DirecteurTél.: +41 (22) 388 34 firstname.lastname@example.com ; www.ge.ch/dares orVANILLA TECHNOLOGY, Paris, succursale de GenèveOlivier Stephanopoli, Deputy CEO, Groupe OTCexTél: +41 (0)22 545 92 email@example.com


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That phrase is simply a red flag to the proverbial bull and many of us are familiar with the thoughts that follow. A gush of optional lame retorts floods our brain- "don't judge me!" "How would you know?" "How dare you suggest my reaction is wrong?"
We were obviously on the defensive to begin with, and then we double down.
Once our primal fight or flight response has bolted, it's a big challenge to rein it in. But the better woman in us will want to learn to try.
Negative emotional reactions are valid and will persist, but magic sets in when we harness them constructively and for positive effects.
When we are in control of managing our own response, there's no need to deal with 'that other person'. We're suddenly empowered by personal choice and walk into the land of our emotional intelligence.
There has been a considerable amount of research done over the years on this topic, and many enlightening books have emerged. As an executive coach though, my prime interest is in moving clients from concept to practice.
A common comment is, "how on earth do I stop my emotional knee-jerk reaction once it's started?" Here are some tips:
On the next occasion where you feel triggered to react, instead choose to create a gap between your initial emotion and your verbal response to it. Take a slow deep breath. Then, in a few seconds, ask yourself the following questions:
- What am I feeling? (Label it. Anger? Frustration? Resentment?)
- Where will it lead? (How will others be impacted by what I'm tempted to say)
- What do I value as an ideal outcome here? (Retain a comfortable relationship? Influence a decision? Do I really need to be on the defensive or is there an alternative approach?)
- Can I shift into a more constructive emotion such as curiosity or empathy?
- What response do I now strategically choose?
You may be asking yourself if it's really possible to think through all of this in a matter of seconds and shift your gears in time. But you'll find that even your increased focus on self-awareness will make a difference, and the rest will follow in time.
It's true that significant effort and persistence is involved in practicing this art of taming our tiger, but from living room to boardroom experience shows that the rewards are plentiful.
These are some of the perks:
Increased 'Presence' through Self-Awareness:
Having a sharpened ability to recognise our emotions as they arise, empowers us with the opportunity to manage them purposefully in alignment with our true objectives. A common example, when the goal is to retain a comfortable working relationship, is to mindfully shift from anger to curiosity by asking questions instead of firing back,
When we work to identify, acknowledge, and accept our personal conflict triggers and are practiced at managing them quickly, we can bypass those spontaneous reactions that inflame, by creating a short gap in time. It's in that space that we can contemplate our response of choice.
Effective Relationships:
With this new emotional agility, we're better able to curb our defensive tendencies, and avoid the disruptive finger pointing and blame. This level of presence helps us to generate the productive interaction dynamics that are the hallmarks of great friendships and successful business outcomes.
Our world is transforming so quickly, it's more important than ever to develop a mindset that is skilled at being open, accepting, and adaptive to change.
By managing emotions and remaining as objective as possible during conversations that have the potential to be volatile and unproductive, we can focus our attention on outcomes.
We can't control what others say or do, but we can elect to take responsibility for our own behaviour. Knowing how to regulate our emotional responses in alignment with 'best outcomes' is an empowering place to start.


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Thursday, May 22, 2008
My success is not a reflection on your shortcomings...
At one of the soirees, a friend asked me something that opened my Pandora's Box. She wanted to know if I had encountered aloofness and apathy from any of my friends when I shared my "Thank God, I am done with my thesis and that too with grace and good grades." I smiled and replied in the affirmative. The people I hadn't necessarily expected from, were present with gusto when I accomplished this significant feat; the few people, who I thought would be there, somehow failed to recognize the relevance of the moment. To be candid, at that time it hurt. Not because I thrive on public accolade; but all of a sudden, I had to reevaluate and decipher the meaning of "friendship." It's from chosen few that you expect unpretentious responses and when they don't come through, it causes distress—even if momentarily.
For the first time, I wanted to avert my face from the heart-wrenching epiphany I had: some people are your friends ONLY till they are in a "better" position than you —physically, financially, and emotionally. Look at the irony of the situation: "better" is such a self-determined, over-hyped, relative word. These people are like soul mates when life ridicules you, but the minute you attain something they don't have or view it as "better," their paltry personalities come crumbling down.
An insight into what my friend encountered: Apparently, few of her friends showered callousness cum ennui when she told them about her graduation. One of them dodged the email by asking about her hair salon. Seriously? The ignoramus's attitude annihilated my friend. She said, "My acquaintances understood the importance of it; people I call my friends pretended that it all never happened. It's like my success reminded them of their inadequacies. Maybe I need new friends."
Sadly but truly, I believe, every milestone in your life makes you revaluate life as you know it. I say this because a big part of our life is shaped by people in it and sometimes these narcissists get squeamish with your coup. I think I have managed to efface the event from my memory; however, viewing life through a pragmatic prism has changed me forever.
The revelation has led to reshuffling in my life. I am glad this incident happened; I am more cognizant of "who" matters. I am not disconcerted or agitated. If anything, I feel pity for all conceited souls. Can you imagine waking up every morning feeling so insecure and picayunish? What an excuse for a life. I shudder as I write.
More until next time.
Copyright © 05.22.2008
"What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies." -- Aristotle
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good one
- May 22, 2008 at 12:47 PM
Your obbservations are right on the money! I have been accused of being politically incorrect whenever I have said something similar in public, but truth is truth, albeit, "inconveniet", at times! To me, a true is friend is one who is happy when I am happy and sad when I am sad, but, in real life, very few people behave that way. If sibling rivalry is possible, I am not surprised to learn about the rivalry people have with their friends. Basically, human beings, as our scriptures say, are of three types, Sattvic, Rajasic and Tamasic. Only Sattvic people are happy to see others happy and sad to see others sad. Rajasic and Tamasic people are too envious to behave that way.
- May 22, 2008 at 1:03 PM
so true man.
- May 22, 2008 at 1:13 PM
I love it! Kinda made me sad all over again too
- May 23, 2008 at 9:23 AM
Almost sounds like BUDHA REBORN.But as matter of fact this has been a cruel reality through ages of human civilisation.A good lot of us tend to bestow our benovelance only for miseries since,perhaps,this gives a satisfaction of being bigger than what you are.
- May 23, 2008 at 11:12 AM
Your blogs are excellent.
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Evaluation of the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of SB204 4% Once-Daily in Subjects with Moderate to Severe Acne Vulgaris Treated Topically for Up to 52 Weeks
Adelaide Hebert, MD, et. al.
In a pooled analysis from two Phase 3 trials (NI-AC301 and NI-AC302), at Week 12, SB204 had statistically significant greater reduction over vehicle in inflammatory lesions, non-inflammatory lesions and total lesions. In the long-term safety study, continuous treatment with SB204 showed further benefit and the 40 week safety profile was consistent with the 12 week trial.
Nitric Oxide-Releasing Topical Therapeutic Agent for Atopic Dermatitis
Stanley Hollenbach
In two in vivo models that assess critical components of atopic dermatitis disease pathology, SB414 displayed potent anti-staphylococcal activity and dose-dependent inhibition of inflammation comparable to betamethasone, a mid-potency corticosteroid used to treat eczema patients.
Results From Phase II Study of Nitric Oxide-Releasing SB206 Once Daily Administration Show Favorable Efficacy and Safety in Genital Warts
Stephen Tyring, MD, PhD
In a Phase 2 clinical trial with SB206 for the treatment of genital warts caused by human papillomavirus, or HPV, SB206 12% once-daily led to a statistically significant difference from vehicle in clearance of both baseline and total warts at week 12 and appeared to be safe and well tolerated with a low rate of application site adverse events and low discontinuation rate.
In Vitro and In Vivo Efficacy of Nitric Oxide-Releasing Antiviral Therapeutics Agents
Kimberly McHale, PhD
The efficacy of topical nitric oxide-releasing therapeutics to inhibit viral replication has been demonstrated in vitro and in vivo.
Efficacy and Safety of SB204 Gel in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris Presented at 2016 AAD Annual Meeting
Lawrence F. Eichenfield, MD
A multicenter, randomized, evaluator-blinded, vehicle-controlled, parallel-group study evaluating the efficacy, tolerability, and safety of SB204 gel once or twice daily in the treatment of acne vulgaris over 12 weeks.
Effects of SB414 Cream on S. aureus and Tissue Cytokines in an Atopic Dermatitis Mouse Model
Stan Hollenbach, et. al.
SB414 reduced IL-4 by 87% and IL-13 by 76% compared to placebo treated mice in an atopic dermatitis in vivo model. SA levels in the skin of SB414-treated mice were decreased to 0.5 x 105 CFUs, representing a >90% reduction over untreated and vehicle treated mice.
Topical Nitric Oxide-Releasing Therapy with SB208 Increased Fingernail Growth
Tomoko Maeda-Chubachi, MD, et. al.
SB208 16% demonstrated statistically significant greater mean daily nail growth rate for the treatment period for the average of both target nails when compared with run-in period.
Efficacy and Safety of SB208, an Investigational Topical Nitric Oxide-Releasing Gel, in a Phase 2 Study of Subjects with Interdigital Tinea Pedis for the Treatment of Interdigital Tinea Pedis
Daisy Blanco, MD, et. al.
SB208 4% and 16% demonstrated a treatment effect (p<0.05) against interdigital tinea pedis in mycological cure which warrants further development in additional efficacy clinical trials
Efficacy, Tolerability and Safety of SB204 Gel in Adolescent (9 to 17 Years of Age) With Acne Vulgaris
Diane Thiboutot, MD, et. al.
Assessment of Pharmacokinetics and Safety of Investigational Nitric Oxide-Releasing SB204 Gel in Adolescents With Acne Vulgaris
Diane Thiboutot, MD, et. al.
SB204 4% once daily showed a statistically significant reduction in inflammatory, non-inflammatory and total lesions while maintaining a good safety and tolerability profile in adolescent subjects in NI-AC301 and NI-AC302.
Effects of SB204 on LPS-induced Cytokine Release in an Ex-Vivo Human Skin Model
Kimberly McHale, PhD, et. al.
A single application of SB204 4% significantly inhibited the upregulation of IL-1β by approximately 62% as compared to untreated controls (n of 6 donors, p=0.045).
Preclinical Evidence for Nitric Oxide-Releasing SB414 in a Psoriasis Animal Model
Stanley Hollenbach
In a psoriasis mouse model, SB414 significantly (p<0.05) reduced composite psoriasis scores and also inhibited the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines, including interleukin-17, or IL-17a and IL-17f.
Nitric Oxide-Releasing Topical Therapeutic Agent for Atopic Dermatitis
Stanley Hollenbach
In two in vivo models that assess critical components of atopic dermatitis disease pathology, SB414 displayed potent anti-staphylococcal activity and dose-dependent inhibition of inflammation comparable to betamethasone, a mid-potency corticosteroid used to treat eczema patients.
Pharmacokinetics of SB204 in Subjects with Acne Vulgaris
M. Joyce Rico, MD
In three pharmacokinetic clinical trials conducted in patients with moderate to severe acne to assess systemic exposure following topical application of SB204, there was no detectable systemic exposure to markers for nitric oxide exposure in adults or adolescents treated with SB204 under maximal use conditions.
Antiviral Effects of Nitric Oxide-Releasing Drug Candidates in Suppressing Productive Infection of HPV-18 in an Organotypic Epithelial Raft Culture Model System
Thomas R. Broker, PhD
Novan's nitric oxide-releasing drug candidates significantly inhibited the high-risk HPV-18 genotype and reduced the E6 viral protein in an in vitro raft culture model.
A Phase 2b Study of Efficacy and Safety of SB204 Gel in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
Lawrence F. Eichenfield, MD, et. al.
A multicenter, randomized, evaluator-blinded, vehicle-controlled, parallel-group study evaluating the efficacy, tolerability, and safety of SB204 gel once or twice daily in the treatment of acne vulgaris over 12 weeks.
In Vitro Nail Penetration of Nitric Oxide-releasing Formulations for the Topical Treatment of Onychomycosis
Kimberly McHale, et. al.
In an in vitro human nail penetration study, nitric oxide-releasing formulations demonstrated rapid penetration of the nail and effective fungal killing of Trichophyton rubrum in 24 hours following a single treatment application
In Vitro and In Vivo Efficacy of Nitric Oxide-Releasing Antiviral Therapeutic Agents
Kimberly McHale, et. al.
In virally-infected organotypic cultures, HPV-18 viral replication was significantly inhibited following 6 days of daily 1 hour treatment with nitric oxide-releasing macromolecules. Additionally, topical treatment with Novan's product candidate, SB206, demonstrated a dose responsive pharmacological effect against both wild type and E8 mutant papillomavirus in the Cottontail Rabbit Model.
Oral and Intravenous Pharmacokinetics of NVN1000, a Nitric Oxide Donating Macromolecule, in Minature Swine
Kimberly McHale, et. al.
In the data presented, correlations showed tight associations between the active and inactive components of the NVN1000 molecule as it is metabolized in vivo and identified hMAP3 as the appropriate analyte to demonstrate NVN1000 systemic exposure.
Pharmacokinetics of SB204 in Subjects with Acne Vulgaris
M. Joyce Rico, et. al.
The data presented herein demonstrate that, following topical application of SB204, there was no measureable systemic exposure in patient with acne vulgaris. SB204 was generally well-tolerated and not associated with any significant safety issues under maximal use conditions in a Phase 1 clinical study in adults with moderate-to-severe acne
Antiviral Efficacy of Nitric Oxide-Releasing Drug Candidates In Vivo Utilizing the Cottontail Rabbit Papillomavirus Model
Kimberly Coggan, et. al.
The data presented herein demonstrate for the first time inhibition of papilloma growth in vivo following topical NO treatment in an animal model. This novel treatment approach may be beneficial for the treatment of extra genital warts and may reduce the incidence of HPV associated cancers.
Efficacy of Nitric Oxide-Releasing Macromolecules Against Staphylococcus aureus Biofilms
Kimberly Coggan, et. al.
These data suggest that Nitricil macromolecules exhibit robust antimicrobial activity against both planktonic and biofilm-embedded S. aureus and may be an effective therapy for the treatment of chronic S. aureus infections.
Susceptibility of Staphylococcus aureus to Nitric Oxide-Releasing Macromolecules and Assessment of Resistance
Kimberly Coggan, et. al.
These data suggest that lower magnitude, more sustained release profiles of nitric oxide from NVN4428 provide greater antimicrobial activity against S. aureus than the high-burst, short half-life of nitric oxide release from NVN1000. Furthermore, S. aureus strains exhibit a low propensity of developing resistance to NVN1000 or NVN4428.
Phase 2 Study of Efficacy and Safety of SB204 in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
M. Joyce Rico, et. al.
The higher dose of SB204 (4%) demonstrated a statistically significant difference in inflammatory lesion counts and both 1% and 4% were effective at decreasing non-inflammatory lesions in subjects with acne vulgaris treated for 12 weeks.
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Nitric Oxide is Bactericidal to the ESKAPE Pathogens: Time for a radical approach
Kimberly Coggan, Ph.D.
Novan Therapeutics conducted research on two nitric oxide-based drug candidates that demonstrate an ability to kill the ESKAPE pathogens. These pathogens are the antibiotic-resistant bacteria that are responsible for the majority of U.S. hospital infections and a growing number of drug-resistant infections among otherwise healthy non-hospitalized patients.
Topical Nitric Oxide: A First in Class Local Antiandrogen Therapy
William Kelce, Ph.D.
Novan Therapeutics reports topical nitric oxide-based therapies may reduce androgen levels in the skin by locally inhibiting skin steroidogenesis. The targeted reduction of androgens in the skin could lead to first-in-class local antiandrogen products to treat acne and androgenic alopecia (male pattern baldness).


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Eisemann Center presents The Summit - The Manhattan Transfer Meets Take 6
Combining forces for the first time, The Manhattan Transfer and Take 6, two of the most acclaimed, award-winning vocal groups in pop music, create an unforgettable concert event that will thrill audiences of all ages. Each of these legendary acts has 10 Grammy Awards to their credit amongst a host of other recognitions. Each will perform a set, culminating with a duet featuring the tightest harmonies known in the music business as well as in innovative arrangements and funky grooves. This will be third appearance of The Manhattan Transfer at the Eisemann Center.


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National mental health campaigner Jonny Benjamin, who is backing Second Step's #WhatMakesMeWell campaign, joined our volunteer Claire Robinson-Ayres on BBC Radio Bristol. They spoke to Breakfast Show host Emma Britton about the campaign and why it is important.
Earlier in the morning, our chief executive Aileen Edwards joined Emma to explain the campaign is part of our 30th birthday celebrations. Second Step started life in 1987 with a small band of passionate volunteers. Thirty years on and volunteers are still playing a hugely important role in the organisation.
#WhatMakesMeWell promotes looking after your mental health by doing the simple things in life which make you feel well and happy. If you would like to hear the radio interviews with Jonny, Claire and Aileen, you can stream the show on the BBC website by following this link. The two segments are at 35:55 and 1:36:04.
To take part in the #WhatMakesMeWell campaign please post a photo or video to Twitter or Instagram to explain what it is you do to keep well with a short explanation. Don't forget to use the hashtag so that we can share it. Alternatively, send an email with your contribution to firstname.lastname@example.com and we will post it on our social media for you.
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Beer-related travel, at home and abroad, exploring and indulging my passion for beer.
Friday, 28 April 2017
Ely - the main event
It's always difficult arranging to meet people when you don't know what they look like, so not having seen any photos of Retired Martin or his good lady wife, I was at a bit of a loss as the agreed hour of our rendezvous approached. I had taken refuge in the saloon bar of the Red Lion at Stretham, as it was much quieter, and less crowded, than the adjoining main bar.
As luck would have it, it was Martin who recognised me – probably from a photo on my blog, so after a quick introduction I followed him through into the other bar, where Mrs RM had managed to find a table, and was also waiting to meet me. The Marstons Pedigree was on good form, but as the pub's of Ely beckoned we drank up fairly quickly before getting into the car and driving the short distance into Ely.
We parked in the large and free central municipal car park, and then walked the short distance to the heart of the town. Before going any further, I must say I am impressed with the free parking, which seems to be a feature of many East Anglian towns. Dereham, where my sister lives, offers the same facilities, and I just wish our cash-strapped councils in the south east would take note. Offering free parking not only attracts more visitors to a town, but also encourages them to stay longer. (End of rant!)
It was a pleasant evening; albeit a little chilly, but with the light still holding, it was ideal for a walk down through the park next to cathedral and down towards the River Ouse. Having admired the various narrow boats and other floating attractions, we headed back towards the city centre, walking back up the hill towards the High Street.
Here we stopped for first pint of the evening in the excellent Drayman's Son. Converted from a former hardware store, the Drayman's is definitely one of best micro pubs I've been in. Reasonably spacious and bright and airy, the pub is on two levels; just take care on the steps back down from the serving area! The latter is situated at the rear of the pub, close to the temperature controlled room at the back, where the beer and ciders are kept. As I discovered, after ordering and paying at the bar, the beer is brought over to you.at your table; how about that for service?
I have mixed feelings about micro's, and indeed share some of the concerns raised by the Pub Curmudgeon on his recent post, but rather than being packed full of middle-aged blokes, there was a good mix of clientele in the pub, which included a healthy number of young people and women. I, of course, am now starting to fall into the older male category, but I am still very young at heart.
There was a good range of beer, both cask and craft, on tap, along with ciders and wines. I also understand that the Drayman's stocks the local artisan Ely Gin. Mrs RM and I enjoyed a half of Hell Hound Brewery, Lil Devil IPA; described as "blonde and heavily hopped". At 5.9%, it certainly fitted the bill. I can't remember what Martin had, but it must have been something with a much lower gravity, as he was driving.
I really liked the Drayman's and it is definitely the sort of place I would like to return to, but there were other pubs to visit, so we took our leave and walked up the hill, passing both the marketplace and the cathedral, which was now on our left hand side. We were making for the Prince Albert, which is one of Ely's current GBG entries. It is a traditional town-centre pub, with the two areas at the front given over to drinking, and a more comfortable section, which includes a restaurant, at the rear.
The Prince Albert is owned by Greene King, but also offers a good range of guest beers; some of which were a little on the pricey side. Martin went for the XX Mild, which he said was excellent, whilst I opted for a beer from Milton Brewery. It may have been Sparta, but unfortunately I didn't make a note of it. What I do remember was the £4.00 a pint price tag. Milton are based in nearby Waterbeach, but according to Martin struggle to get their beers into local pubs, because they can't compete with the discounts offered by some of the bigger boys.
Our final stop of the evening was the Fountain; a solid looking 19th Century, brick-built, corner pub. The Fountain is close to the Porta Gatehouse, which we had walked through earlier, and I recall Martin saying something about a nearby college as well. Inside the pub is nicely laid out, with good beer, and with no noisy jukebox, offers good conversation plus a good atmosphere.
No longer in the Guide, the beer range at the Fountain was rather more limited, but the Adnam's Southwold was in excellent form as I gather, so was the Ghost Ship. Poor Martin had switched to water by this time, so it seemed a little unfair to start enthusing about the beer. We noticed the pub's clientele was young and mainly female in nature, which might have had something to do with the nearby college.
The evening was drawing to a close, so we left the Fountain and headed back to the car, passing on the way the attractive half-timbered house which once belonged to the Lord Protector of England - Oliver Cromwell. Martin and his wife then drove me back to Stretham and dropped me off at the Red Lion.
It had been an excellent evening and I really enjoyed their company. I can safely say we all got on well, which is always a bonus when people meet for the first time. We exchanged notes about our respective families, and it seems we have much in common with each other, but there was one thing I particularly wanted to ask Martin and it was how did he find the time to output such a prolific number of posts?
He told me that it was mainly by working late. I had visions of him carrying a laptop or tablet on his travels, but it turns out that he takes notes on his phone, and then writes everything up when he gets home. As he said to me, tapping stuff out on a phone is far less conspicuous, and attracts far less attention than sitting there scribbling away in a notebook. I certainly intend to follow his tip, especially as I have received some strange looks when I've been spotted taking notes in a pub.
It was really good to meet up with Martin and his wife, and we have arranged a return match in Tonbridge, for when Fuggles opens in the town. This should be sometime in June, and I am pleased to report that work is continuing apace to transform the former flooring shop at the north end of the High Street, into a much needed decent watering hole for the town.
The following morning I drove back into Ely, parked up and took a more leisurely look round the city. I also managed to photograph the Prince Albert and the Fountain in daylight. I visited the excellent market selling all sorts of goodies, and saw that the artisan gin shop, which was closed the previous evening, was now open. I didn't peak inside, but I did take a quick peak in the cathedral.
Afterwards it was time to hit the road and head off towards Dereham, stopping briefly en route at Beers of Europe to pick up some bottles for my "smoke beer" fix.
5 comments:
- Dave said...
Our meeting with RM was equally nice. I am convinced the ironman never sleeps. Even with the time difference between us I think he is up later than me! We still are not convinced of Mrs RM's existence. We only have you and Mudgie as witnesses to her existence. Great posts.
- 28 April 2017 at 23:31
- Christine said...
Lovely blog post and great to meet you and yes Dave I do exist!! Lol. Did you know Martin was pretty much teetotal when he met me? It was me who introduced to the wonderous variety that is beer!
- 29 April 2017 at 11:56
- Dave said...
That is a mind boggling fact. To go from teetotal to being a world renowned beer blogger is rather amazing. You gave us a gift with that one.
- 29 April 2017 at 12:05
Paul - congratulations on your powers of recall from Friday ! Some great photos there; the city and pubs are particularly photogenic. I'm glad you enjoyed your beer; I had fresh air in the Draymans and the 3% Mild in Regent, but at least it was good mild ! The Milton Sparta was £4,but incidentally the TT Landlord £4.50, which rather startled me.
I can't compete with your post but will put my photos up this evening for completeness
- 29 April 2017 at 18:18
- Paul Bailey said...
Thank-you everyone for your kind comments; I will try, in my slightly beer befuddled state, resulting from yesterday's visit to London (two brewery visits), to reply in a coherent manner.
Given Martin's prolific output, I'm sure are right Dave, in thinking that he never sleeps! Strangely enough, I am the opposite, and rather than staying up late at night, I find I am at my most creative in the mornings. However, with a full-time job this only really leaves Saturday and Sunday mornings to knock out a post, but I do find I write a lot quicker and am more focussed at these times.
Glad you enjoyed the post Christine; it was great to meet you too and to swap some thoughts and experiences about the joys and pitfall of bringing up teenage/twenty-something boys in the modern world; and of life in general in post-referendum Britain. It's also good to know that you enjoy your beer as much, or perhaps even more, than Martin. My wife only drinks occasionally and is not a huge fan of beer, although having said that we do have a photo from last autumn, of her getting stuck into, and enjoying, a large mug of alcohol free beer in a Regensburg beer garden.
Martin, what can I say, apart from you are an impossibly hard act to follow; both in terms of output and just getting around. There are often posts of yours that I wish to comment on, but by the time I get round to it, you have put several more up!
I will however, comment on your Pantiles post later today, as like Christine I have fond memories of the Sussex Arms from back in the day when it was run by Dennis and Barbara and was very much part of the "alternative scene" in Tunbridge Wells.
ps. Very much looking forward to you and Christine visiting Tonbridge this summer, when Fuggles (and possibly another new venture) has opened. Also looking forward to seeing your photos of Ely.
- 30 April 2017 at 10:39


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