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Interview Henning Fischer
On the occasion of the opening party of the Amsterdam studio of Adaptive Path, Liou Yamane had the chance to have a quick chat with Henning Fischer, the director of this studio and a senior design strategist.
(He also talked with Michael Meyer, Adaptive Path's CEO, which interview you can find here and who will be presenting at The Web and Beyond)
Liou Yamane: Tell me a bit about your background
Henning Fischer: I have studied International Relations and German Literature. Then the web exploded and it immediately got me fascinated. I went to New York and did marketing, SEO and user group moderating, an early form of online conversation with clients. Then the bubble burst in New York in 2001. At the time I was working on e-mail marketing and newsletters, very data-driven design. The staff of designers were laid off one by one, so we had to do more with less. That's when I picked up design and design tools, which was a great opportunity. I worked for some great people who mentored me at DMD (Diversified Media Design) in New York, teaching me a lot about digital and design. I wanted to learn a little bit more, so I attended the Illinois Institute of Technology and got a Master's degree in design planning, which is really the process and strategy orientated aspect of the program. This fits with the workshop I gave today [Design Strategy at UX Intensive]. Some of my friends from graduate school started working at Adaptive Path and told me great things about it. So I did an internship in 2005 and joined full time in 2006 as a strategist.
LY: How would you define your work as a design strategist?
HF: Design strategists are the generalists of AP. They are competent in every discipline that we are teaching at UX Intensive: design strategy, design research, information architecture and interaction design. I have worked on all of these things. The staff specializes on one or two of those, mine being strategy and research. So we are brought in as do-it-all practitioners with specialties, so we can both lead and support projects.
LY: This is related to how AP sees itself as being "small and mighty"?
HF: AP prizes itself on being flexible. We have small teams of very multi-talented people with a high level of dynamism, so we can adapt to whatever the situations requires.
LY: Hence the company's title?
HF: It does fit nicely with the name, I'll give you that.
LY: What have you been up to last week?
HF: Last week I was stuck in Washington DC because of the ash cloud. It was a welcome break. I have been working the last 8 or 9 months for a client that is designing competitive services to a product like Nike+. We did user research in three different countries in Europe.
LY: That's a pretty long time for research, comparing to what I see in my profession as an interaction designer and websites.
HF: That's because we're working on a product. As a company we tend to focus on products and services. It's not our strategy or purpose to create campaigns, although we certainly interact with those kinds of things. There are a lot of talented people out there working on campaigns.
LY: Why did you decide to come to Amsterdam?
HF: I have been working in San Francisco for four years. I worked in New York for five years before that, and I spend two years in Chicago. Each of those experiences has enriched me in terms of practice. The opportunity of moving to another place and learning a different perspective on the practice that we engage in, was too good to pass up. A personal reason is that I have roots in Europe, as my family is German. I spent a lot of summers over here as a child. On the business side, we have a lot of clients in Europe, so being a bit closer to them and collaborate with them is something that always has been attractive.
LY: Before this, you would travel to Europe?
HF: You travel to Europe, and we have been effective doing that, but there is a 9 hours time difference and only an overlap of 1 hour. To get to the products and services we aspire to design we need to collaborate intimately and you can't do that with a time difference.
LY: I get the feeling that setting up this office has been in the making for a couple of years.
HF: When I started my internship in 2005, AP was already talking about an office here. We want to work in places we like, with people we like. There has always been a strong cultural connection, Amsterdam is a lot like San Francisco except quite a bit flatter and quite a bit older. There is a really great design community here. There is a great openness to possibilities and to do business. We looked at a lot of different European cities and we chose Amsterdam for a variety of reasons, where one of them was that we really wanted to come here. We constantly preach you need to be empathetic in your design practice and your business practice, so you should go to places where people want to be. For the people of AP who aren't moving permanently, hopefully Amsterdam will be a place where they can practice temporarily.
LY: I have been to Austin and I can see the connection with Amsterdam.
HF: There is the same connection with San Francisco. We haven't really found an obvious choice on the East Coast yet. The reason why AP hasn't got an office in New York is the same for not having an office in London. Things are more advertising and campaign-orientated there, which is fine with us, but it's not our focus.
LY: What are your expectations?
HF: I am here indefinitely. My expectations are the same I joined AP with. We are here first and foremost to do good work with clients and build relationships with them. Secondly, we are here to become a member and active participant of the design community. It's a benefit for us to take part in conversations.
LY: Would you say there is a difference between American and European design traditions?
HF: I don't know that many European design traditions. I am a non-traditional designer given my background. But I think there is a dedication and understanding of crafts that's lacking in the US market. Your visual designers are stronger. You have a much deeper and richer understanding of print design in particular. I think what American designers bring to the table, especially from the San Francisco design community, is that the web is something very native to us. The meaning of new and old is going to be interesting, I am looking forward to those kinds of conversations. We are missing some of the creative excellence in San Francisco that exists in places such as New York, Chicago, Amsterdam and London. Since in San Francisco it's all about the web, and design is so much bigger than that. The last couple of years we have expanded into things like retail space on an experimental basis. Those are the things we would like to pursue here. I think it's going to a bit of a little, interesting creative conflict. That's why we are here.
LY: Michael Meyer is going to give a lecture about proximity on The Web And Beyond 2010. What are your thoughts on that subject?
HF: This is going to sound very abstract, but I was in New York during the blackout in 2004 when the power fell for 24 hours. We had a big party on our roof, but what was really fascinating, was the fact that people came out onto their doorsteps, their roofs, their porches and began to interact one with each other. You saw this richness of life and culture, that you wouldn't ordinary be able to see. It's interesting for a conference as The Web And Beyond to address the issue of proximity, because the web is something that creates distance in a lot of situations. The web is giving us a lot of powerful tools, but we are just learning what it can possibly do for bringing us closer. I look forward to Michael's talk.


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Suddenly, everybody's talking about CT scans of ancient mummies. Well, maybe not everybody. But the journal Global Heart, published by the World Heart Federation, devoted most of its June issue to, as the title of the Editor's Page article put it, "What Do Mummies Tell Us About Atherosclerosis?" NPR's health blog, Shots, also weighed in last week.
It's not news that CT scans have revealed signs of atherosclerosis in mummies from a variety of ancient civilizations. Smoking, unhealthy diets, and sedentary modern lifestyles often get the blame for the condition these days. But why were ancient peoples, despite their vastly different cultures and living conditions, so universally prone to it? And what message does that have for us today?
Well, a Global Heart article titled "Why Did Ancient People Have Atherosclerosis?" says the message is this:
Humans have an inherent genetic susceptibility to atherosclerosis.
Today, gobbling junk food, vegetating on the couch, and smoking get the blame for turning that susceptibility into reality. For the ancients, the article suggests, triggering factors were inflammation brought on by dirty living conditions and smoke from a different source: ubiquitous, continuous fires. That, said Gregory S. Thomas, MD, senior author of the article, probably explains why female mummies show more evidence of atherosclerosis than male mummies. "In each of the cultures we studied, the women were cooking," he said. Ancient people also used fire to keep warm and shoo away insects. "So," Dr. Thomas said, "they were exposed to a lot of smoke."
Dr. Thomas is medical director for the MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center in Long Beach, California. He was quoted by NPR.
So where does that leave us? "As humans, our genes result in our susceptibility," the Global Heart article concludes. "Our environment and the choices we make within it determine its speed and severity." In other words, yeah, we're probably going to get atherosclerosis if we live long enough, but in order to minimize its effects, we should avoid smoking, eat healthily, and exercise. Again, not news, but a good reminder.
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Fortune & Glory
The Rock of Bral – The city of twilight, the city of thieves, the city among the stars. (Spelljammer)
The Shackles – The area of a group of islands in the North West area of the Sword Coast.
The downloadable web supplement below is a huge PDF map of the Shackles featuring tags for all of the locations heretofore mentioned in Pathfinder products.
port peril – The Capital of the Shackles. It is often referred to as "New Luskan".
Luskan – The cesspool of the world, Luskan is a city stewing in its own rot.
Neverwinter – A once mighty city, now in ruin.


text: Here's a couple more lay outs I got done this week. Lately I've been a complete sketch freak. The Live Laugh Love is from a Becky Fleck Sketch and the Your Light is from a Lisa Costanza sketch which I made for a challenge over at The Scraproom. My daughter is home sick today and will be home again tomorrow. Maybe get some more scrap time in. We are also suppose to get a storm on Wednesday. I really need to clean my scrap room, ok my whole house but right now I just care about my scrap room!! You know how it is when that mood strikes you!


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Big things are happening lately, Vera. First, papa found time to catch this bad boy up! This is huge, considering the last time I wrote on here you still were a big fan of avocado.
Next, you have really found your voice in the last week. There was a time when we could count on you not having the lungs to really bug us with your screams. That is certainly not the case anymore. Mine Gute!!! I have heard some pretty load noises in my life, remember your dad is a rocker, through and through, but you are the real deal. Grandpa just came up for a visit, and he loves the screams. I think he really just enjoys the sweet justice, but that is another post all together.
Also, you are so close to walking. This is huge! I can't wait to go for little hikes after work, and I know Mom can't wait to be chasing you around the house all day. You have been very proficient at stair climbing for months now, and I think Mom is finding it a bit boring. She will totally appreciate the excitement and challenge. You have some toys that are pretty cool, and you love them. Your Aunt Kristen gave you this giraffe "trike" that you absolutely love, it really helps you practice walking. Aunt Shannon gave you a little walker that you really love too.


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By Zachary Fagenson
MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Jan 21 (Reuters) - Six same-sex couples
sued the state of Florida on Tuesday to overturn its ban on gay
marriage, joining dozens of lawsuits in other states that argue
such prohibitions violate the U.S. Constitution.
"These laws are out of step and outdated," said Shannon
Minter, legal director of the National Center for Lesbian
Rights, which is representing the couples. Minter added that
similar suits have been filed in North Carolina, Tennessee and
Since the Supreme Court's 2013 decision overturning the
Defense of Marriage Act forced the federal government to
recognize same-sex marriages in states where they are legal,
same-sex couples and advocacy groups have brought more than 40
lawsuits, Minter said.
Gay marriage in Floridia could become major issue in
elections in November. Florida Governor Rick Scott, a
Republican, has said he believes in "traditional marriage."
His likely challenger, former governor Charlie Crist, a
one-time Republican now running for the office again as a
Democrat, said Tuesday he supports the lawsuit.
"I'm proud to support the lawsuit challenging Florida's ban
on marriage equalit, it's an issue of fairness," he tweeted.
As governor, Crist backed the current constitutional ban on
gay marriage, but he recently came out in support of gay
marriage and apologized for his previous position.
Utah's state tax commission last week said the 1,400
same-sex couples who married after a federal judge there struck
down the state's ban on gay marriage as unconstitutional could
jointly file their state income taxes. Utah is appealing the
decision striking down the ban and the Supreme Court issued a
stay on gay marriages while the appeal is under way.
Advocates for same-sex marriage in Florida argue support has
grown significantly since 2008, when 62 percent of the state's
voters approved an amendment to the state constitution banning
same-sex marriage. A 2013 poll by the Public Religion Research
Institute showed a majority of Floridians, 54 percent, supported
same-sex marriage.
The poll also showed a slightly smaller majority of
Americans, 52 percent, approved of gay marriage.
"We wanted our son to be born into a family that felt like
every other family," Todd Delmay, a plaintiff along with his
partner, Jeff, told a Tuesday morning press conference on Miami
Beach announcing the lawsuit, filed in Miami-Dade County Circuit
"The time is right, the time is now, and we look forward to
having the right and the freedom to marry."
Supports of the ban, on the other hand, vowed to fight any
attempt to reverse it.
After losing the 2008 vote "gay activists ... have resorted
to trying to find renegade courts who have little respect for
the rule of law to create social change that would never happen
through the people or their elected representatives," said John
Stemberger, an Orlando attorney who is president of the Florida
Family Policy Council and led the 2008 campaign to ban gay
"We will not sit idly by and watch leftist groups try to
undermine this," he added.
Summer Greene, 58, said she has seen Florida's changing
mentality firsthand. She and her partner Pamela Faerber, 56,
said they've been together 25 years, raising a child and now two
"Two years ago I was president of the Florida Realtors
Association and everywhere we went people recognized us, were
happy to see that we were happy," Greene said. "And I've been
all over the state."
That was a marked change for a few years earlier when, she
said, she was constantly asked whether she'd attend events with
Faerber "and walk across the stage together."
(Reporting by Bill Cotterell in Tallahassee; Editing by David
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Hello everyone, today I'm interviewing my first illustrator, Danielle Pioli caught my eye with her beautiful, adorable illustrations so, who is she?
lets take a closer look
First, introduce yourself...
My name is Danielle Pioli, I'm a character designer and illustrator based in Brazil.
Who inspires you in term of arts in general and illustration?
I can say that animation has been my #1 inspiration for a long time now, but lately I've been finding inspiration in a variety of medias, such as movies in general, classical paintings, music, comics... And also in things that are not about art. Life itself is very inspiring, and I'm a person who questions and pays attention to stuff, so inspiration comes eventually.
What is your favorite style of illustration?
That's a tough question! I love too many different styles and my favorites keep changing from time to time. I'd say that what really sticks is a cartoony style of characters, environments and props. I love cartoony stuff.
What style of illustration do you find challenging ?
When it tend to be more realistic is a lot more challenging for me. It requires a lot of practice to do things realistic and visually correct, such as anatomy and lighting for instance.
Name other illustrators you admire...
There's a whole bunch! It's hard to say, there are old artists like the Disney's 9 old men, very known artists like Loish, Nicolas Marlet and Pascal Campion, fellow artists like Justin Rodrigues, Zac Retz, Amanda McFarlane. The brazilian artist are also extremely talented! Julio Cesar, Limetown Studios, Gabrielle Schauerhuber, Sabrina Eras. I can never think of them when I need. But just go through my Pinterest and you will find all of them around there!
Who are your biggest supporters?
I can say I have receive a lot of support through my journey. My boyfriend and my family have always supported me and I appreciate that so much!
My audience / tribe also are sweethearts and they often make my day with their support!
What do you enjoy doing other than illustration?
Like I said, I'm a person who questions. I do a lot of research in the subjects that interest me, such as new age spirituality, witchcraft, psychology, wellness and a bunch of other stuff.
I also enjoy being a normal person and binge watching Netflix.
I also enjoy being a normal person and binge watching Netflix.
What are your favorite films/TV shows/ books and musicians that keep you inspired?
I don't know of things that keep me inspired. Inspiration comes to me when I manage to keep myself in a good state of mind. Then it seems like the world opens up to me and I see inspiration in whatever comes.
Animation movies, "the Art of" books, though they can be very inspiring, they can be overwhelming as well. I love them a lot, but sometimes it's too much and get me from inspired to self conscious about my art. Anyway, I love seeing other artist's sketchbooks and all "the Art of" (like I said before).
I get inspired a lot by stories. When I watch something that tells a good story in a very nice way, it turns a switch on inside me and I feel like producing something.
Music is also a good way to get inspired since it's usually relaxing or releasing. But when you get to understand the story behind a certain band, a certain album or a certain song, that's what takes you to the next level, you know?
To name a few things I like and keep me inspired:
Music: Patti Smith, The Beatles, David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Grateful Dead.
Music: Patti Smith, The Beatles, David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Grateful Dead.
Tv shows: Game of Thrones, Adventure Time (I watch a whole lot other series, but these ones are inspiring for me in their own way).
Films: I like horror movies and one that opened up a door to me was The Witch. But I love The Lion King and the teachings in Pocahontas are amazing. Series and movies are a hard topic to talk about, I watch and love too many!!
Books: Just Kids (Patti Smith), Women Who Run With The Wolves, The Art of... (specially Tangled), Man and his Symbols.
What scares you the most?
Living a meaningless life. Not doing what I love, not saying what I have to say, not exploring all I have to explore. That shit is scary!
You share a lot of teaching materials, have you ever thought about publishing a book?
Yes, I have thought about that! I don't feel like I can teach artists anything at all, but I like sharing what I know and how I see things.
The tips I share are stuff that helped me and I hope will help others as well.
Let's see about the book :)
Whats your favorite thing to draw?
Female characters. I just love the feminine world and all the depths of a woman.
Can you say that you have your own style? and what do you call it?
I think a style is something you do your way based on all your references. I can't say I have my own style, or that I even want to have. I do different styles from time to time and it's good to be able to vary from one style to another. But I believe that with time we put a bit of ourselves in any style we draw. And I think that is the important thing.
What's the best advice you can give to all the art lovers out there?
The things you love are the things you should be talking, drawing, writing about. Find what you love to do, to study about, to watch, listen, read about and make your own world with those elements of interest.
Everyone will tell you to practice and that IS important, but also know what you are practicing for.
With the modern day technology and gadgets, what's your favorite drawing related gadget? whats your favorite app or program and have you said good bye to pen and paper?
I still use pencil and paper a lot. And I also use new technology gadgets like my Wacom Cintiq and Photoshop.
I think it's nice to balance and get to know it all. There are a lot of art materials out there that I haven't touched yet that could be a nice add-on to my art in any mean.
What's your favorite illustration by you?
Good question. Hard to say but I think it might be my Viking - Shieldmaiden piece.
What's your favorite illustration by someone else ?
Oh I can't choose one! Don't make me do it! haha
Recently I've been studying Loish work (revisiting it, again and again), and I simply love the "Blossom" one.
Recently I've been studying Loish work (revisiting it, again and again), and I simply love the "Blossom" one.
Where can we buy your art ?
This is my international Etsy shop: http://etsy.com/shop/
And for the brazilian people, this is my brazilian shop: http://daniellepioli.iluria.
And for the brazilian people, this is my brazilian shop: http://daniellepioli.iluria.
You can find Danielle in her links below:
My website, you can find averything there: http://daniellepioli.com
Instagram: @daniellepioliart - http://www.instagram.com/
Instagram: @daniellepioliart - http://www.instagram.com/
Facebook: Danielle Pioli ART - http://facebook.com/
Tumblr: http://daniellepioli.tubmlr.
Pinterest: https://www.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/
Behance: http://behance.net/
Periscope: danepioli
Snapchat: danielle.pioli


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'Tis the season for ugly sweater parties.
In your last weeks of pregnancy, the last thing you want to do is get dressed up for a fancy holiday party. If it's your turn to throw the event this year, why not keep it extra casual and host an ugly sweater party? It's not holiday specific, so any holiday you celebrate can qualify for this cozy event. Dust off your hideous sweaters because this year we're staying comfy! On the bright side, the bigger the bump, the more real estate you have for some ugly sweater realness.
You might not be pregnant at all and have a new baby keeping you from attending any fancy shindigs this year. Having a party at your own home will keep you comfortable and relaxed, with all of your baby supplies easily accessible.
And remember, the uglier the better!
Don't have an ugly sweater because your fashion sense is top notch? Don't worry we did a little research and found some real tacky ones for you.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed... Baby Bump?
How cute and terrifying at the same time. This slimming little number features a familiar reindeer with plenty of 3D features to add a little extra pizzazz to your sweater festivities. Look at the blank stare, it almost screams "get this baby out of here already, my back hurts!" But in all seriousness, this slouchy Henley looks pretty comfortable. We'll take two.
Wreathy Bump
We don't know who made this sweater, but it's almost so ugly that it's cute. Feeling like a snow globe? Throw a wreath around that bump and call it a day. Of course, you'll have to accessorize with an equally ugly jacket, socks and head gear if you're really trying to make a statement.
Ultimate Dad Sweater
Have a snazzy dad in your life in desperate need of a sweater that will really stop the show? Look no further than the complete sweater suit. This thing is loud and proud, and pretty much one of the most horrible things we've ever seen in the BEST way. Looking for a double dad ensemble? These come in assorted colors and patterns...for no reason.
Star of the Show
Eight crazy nights to go before your due date? This Hanukkah sweater is the cozy answer to all of your politically correct holiday hopes and dreams. You'll be less worried about looking svelte and more concerned with being super snug as a bug. Don't worry, it comes in plenty of sizes to accommodate any size bump for the Festival of Lights.
Lumberjack Mama
Okay this one just looks itchy. But hey, you're adding to the family tree, right? With this scratchy sweater you can be the whole tree! Slap some lights on this thing and you can take a nap undisturbed, because people will just assume you're the actual Christmas tree. This lovely creation is also unisex, if you wanted to create a forest of creepy tree sweaters.
So there you have it, some of the most horrible ugly sweaters the internet has to offer.
But don't stop here, fall down a wormhole of possibilities with a couple of searches for the perfect ugly sweater for your next party.
Keep it fun, lighthearted, and comfortable this year and have a gathering at home with all of your closest family and friends. Encourage a little creativity at your party and take this opportunity to de-stress in your days before baby.


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Weight : 9.6 oz / 273 gm
Predecessor : DS Trainer 17
Product Cycle : RY.2013.→DY.20XX.
Features : Style : Gender Specific, I.G.S™ : Upper : Open Mesh, Biomorphic Fit™, Clutch Collar System®, ComforDry™ Sockliner, Dual Density Solyte® Strobel Last : Midsole : Solyte™ Midsole, Gel®, Dynamic DuoMax®, Propulsion Trusstic System®, Guidance Line™ : Outsole : AHAR™, DuraSponge™, Wet Grip™
|A "Performance Support" shoe for fast running or racing, with maximum feature.
|History : Gel DS Trainer Series : Trainer 18('13),, Trainer 17('12), Trainer 16('11), Trainer 15~1
AHAR™, Rearfoot : A thinner and lighter version of Asics High Abrasion Resistance rubber. It is placed on the impact area of the outsole to reduce excessive wear.
ComforDry™ Sockliner : Made from an anti-bacterial material that not only reduces odor and moisture but also provides additional cushioning.
Clutch Collar System™ : A successor to the Heel Clutching System, an Endoskelatal collar compliments the exoskelatal heel counter for a uniquely secure fit.
Dual-density Solyte™ Strobal Last : A two layer construction of Solyte lasting, a softer top layer of 48 degree derometer with a firmer 53 degree derometer bottom layer, for enhanced cushioning while still providing a stable platform : Strobel Last : The upper is attached to a thin material that is patterned on the shape or silhouette of the midsole. Traditional strobel lasts uses a thin cloth material, while newer variations use a thin sheet of EVA for a more cushioned feel.
Dynamic DuoMax®, Medial Post : An upgrade of the DuoMax system by distributing local pressure proportionally to increase stability while providing improved comfort : DuoMax : Ensures that the shoe maintains proper support for the foot during the critical transition from heel strike to toe-off. The latest evolution has been introduced in the shoe with multi-rigid shape Dynamic DuoMax technology, resulting a ounce of weight saving s as to its previous design while providing the same level of support.
DuraSponge®, Forefoot : A new blown rubber compound for enhanced durability and cushioning in the forefoot.
Gel®, Forefoot n Rearfoot : Provides maximum rearfoot and forefoot shock attenuation.
Guidance Line™ : Vertical flex groove decouples the tooling along the line of progression for enhanced gait efficiency.
I.G.S.® : Impact Guidance System : Asics® design philosophy that uses linked componentry to encourage optimal gait while allowing for natural foot movement from heel strike to toe-off.
Open Mesh : An ultra lightweight shoe upper with overlays which provides excellent support and ventilation.
Propulsion Trusstic® System : A thermal plastic unit over the Space Trusstic System to mimics connective tissue in the foot by creating tension as foot enters propulsion stage, it helps to accelerate propulsion of the foot.
Solyte™, Midsole : Mid-sole material which is a advanced durable co-polymer that is lighter than standard EVA and Asics SpEVA®.
Wet Grip® : A specialized blend of compounds designed to enhance traction.


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Aerolab, the Italian company that introduced its beautiful LoCamp kit at Sun 'n Fun last year, has announced that the kits are in production and being shipped.
A new Light Sport Aircraft, the LoCamp looks for all the world like an airplane from the early years of aviation, sporting two open cockpits, fabric covering and a radial engine – but it's so new that LSA certification isn't expected until the end of this year.
"It goes back to a certain era," says Aerolab founder and Alitalia Captain Francesco Rizzi. "Our mission is to produce charming flying machines, with souls as standard equipment."
This year, the prototype remained in Italy in the certification program. On display at the company's Sun 'n Fun exhibit was a production airframe skeleton, not as pretty as the completed airplane, but impressive in its look of strength and lightness.
Complete firewall aft kits are available under experimental rules, Rizzi said. The kits are 49% complete, containing "everything but paint, chemicals, glue and an electrical system," and sell for a base $19,950. The complete kit, including a Rotec R2800 engine, instruments, and many of the offered options, is priced at "about $45,000," Rizzi said. The kits require "assembly, not construction," he added, estimating that assembly time is around 500 hours.
The LoCamp is the first to reach production of three Aerolab models being offered. The other two are a parasol wing and a biplane version, all three sharing the same fuselage and mechanical characteristics. All three "look romantic but under the skin they are modern, state-of-the-art machines," Rizzi said.
All are powered by a Rotec R2800, 110 hp engine, cruise at 106 mph and stall clean at 45, flaps down at 41. The empty weight of 848 pounds leaves a useful load of 472 pounds while staying within the maximum LSA weight of 1,320 pounds. The fuselage is built of TIG-welded steel tubing but the wing spars and ribs are of aluminum. The handsome instrument panel is traditional wood but is laser cut. All measurements are to U.S. standards, not metric, Rizzi emphasized.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Migration to FBN Holdings
- Why is FirstBank restructuring and changing its name?This is in compliance with the revised regulation on the scope of Banking Activities and Ancillary Matters No. 3, 2010 by the Central Bank of Nigeria which requires commercial banks to divest from non-core banking businesses or adopt a holding company structure.
In addition, the restructuring through the holding company will:
Create an operating model to profitably grow presence in the market for commercial banking and non-banking financial services in order to achieve our aspiration to be the leading financial services group in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Streamline businesses by aligning and clustering similar or overlapping businesses under four broad "business groups", namely Commercial Banking, Investment Banking & Asset Management, Insurance and Other Financial Services.
Operate a corporate centre with responsibility for setting strategic direction, providing group-wide oversight and ensuring the leveraging of synergies across the group through the constitution of a governing board and committees at the group level to optimally align corporate governance and management roles.
Protect and preserve shareholders' value through retention of investments.
- What do you mean by FBN Holdings Plc?FBN Holdings Plc is a legal entity domiciled in Nigeria. It is the new parent company of all the company within the Group, including FirstBank.
- How is this change of name going to affect me?FirstBank will migrate and become a wholly owned subsidiary of FBN Holdings and all your shares will be transferred to FBN Holdings. First Bank of Nigeria Plc will be delisted from the Nigerian Stock Exchange while FBN Holdings will be listed.
- Who is the Registrar to the FBN Holdings Plc?First Registrars Nigeria Limited remains the registrar to the FBN Holdings.
- Do I need to visit the Registrar for any reason on this issue?You need not visit the registrar on this issue; the registrar will contact all shareholders appropriately if need be.
- Will the change affect the value of my holdings?No. The value of your holdings remains the same, exactly what it would have been if it were First Bank of Nigeria Plc.
- Will FBN Holdings Plc be listed on the Stock exchange?Yes! FBN Holding plc will be listed on the Stock Exchange.
- Do I need to do anything on my part or complete any form to request for the FBN Holdings share certificate?No, you need not do anything on your part.
- What if I do not want my FBN Holdings shares to go to my CSCS account, can I request for the physical share certificate?As long as you already have an existing account with the CSCS and the registrar, the units will automatically be sent to your CSCS account.
- Will I still receive my dividends?Yes, you will continue to receive your dividends and all benefits as previously enjoyed.
- Do I need to complete another bank mandate form for the direct crediting of dividends into my bank account after the change of name?No. You do not need to complete another bank mandate form as the restructuring will not affect your mandate instructions.
- What will happen to the existing share certificates in my custody?All existing share certificates in your custody will automatically become void and new one(s) with the new name will be reissued.
- What will happen to my existing shares with the Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS)?Your existing shares with the CSCS will remain the same but under a new name – FBN Holdings Plc
- Will my current holdings in First Bank of Nigeria remain the same?Yes, your current holdings in First Bank of Nigeria remain the same.
- What will happen to my existing FirstBank share certificate if I receive an FBN Holdings certificate from the Registrar?The FirstBank share certificate becomes void from November 26, 2012.
- Will I be issued another share certificate for the number of holdings I have?Yes, you will be issued a new share certificate for the number of units you have; however, for the shareholders whose holdings are already with the CSCS, the units will be sent to the CSCS instead
- What if I have misplaced my existing share certificate?You need not worry; a new one with the new name will be issued and sent to your address on our database.
- How do I replace my existing FirstBank share certificates with the FBN Holding Company share certificates?As mentioned earlier, you do not have to do anything, the new share certificates will be automatically sent to you.
- Is my share holding going to be increased or reduced in anyway?No, your shareholdings remain the same.
- What will happen to my unclaimed dividends held under FirstBank?You can still claim by requesting for a reissuance or revalidation. Contact First Registrars for further information.
- How will the change affect other subsidiaries within the groupThere will be a new legal structure for FBN Holdings Plc; however, the company is required by CBN to divest from First Registrars Nigeria Limited.
- What will be the changes to the existing structure of the FirstBank Group?The existing structure of the FirstBank Group as shown below will be replaced by the holding company structure
Holding Structure: The holding company will be a legal entity incorporated in Nigeria. FBN Holdings Plc referred to as FBN Holdings or Holdco will be the ultimate parent company of all companies in the First Bank Group, including the Bank. The diagram below illustrates the proposed legal structure of the holding company.
- Will I be able to trade my existing FirstBank shares after the restructuring?No. You will not be able to trade with the existing FirstBank shares from November 26, 2012 when FBN Holdings would be listed and FirstBank delisted.
- Can I trade with the new FBN Holdings Company shares?Yes, the new company is listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange from November 26, 2012 and its shares can be traded
- Will I get any bonus?No. There is no bonus issue associated with this process.
- What will happen to FirstBank after the restructuring, will it remain listed on the Stock exchange?FirstBank will cease to be listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange and it will become a wholly subsidiary of FBN Holdings Plc as a limited liability company.
- How will the ownership structure affect FirstBank?FirstBank will become a wholly owned subsidiary of FBN Holdings Plc.
- what effect does the holding company structure have on the rights and ownership of existing shareholders of First Bank of Nigeria Plc?The proposed restructuring will result in no change to the rights and ownership of existing shareholders of First Bank of Nigeria Plc. Their shareholding will simply be migrated to FBN Holdings Plc.
- What effect will the change in legal structure have on the value of shareholders' investment?The market capitalisation of FirstBank should not be adversely affected by the change in the legal structure.
- Under which sector on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) will the holding company be listed?FBN Holdings Plc will be listed on The NSE under the "other financial services" sector as a non operating holding company.
- FBN holdings will be regulated by which entity/entities?FBN Holdings Plc will be regulated primarily by:
- The Central Bank of Nigeria as an 'other financial institution' (OFI);
- The Corporate Affairs Commission;
- The Securities and Exchange Commission; and
- The Nigerian Stock Exchange.
There will be no change to the regulators at the subsidiary level. For instance, First Pension Custodian will continue to be regulated by PENCOM and FBN Life Assurance will continue to be regulated by NAICOM.
- How many shares of the proposed FBN Holdings Plc will a shareholder have at the conclusion of the restructuring?The existing shareholders will surrender their shares in FirstBank to FBN Holdings in exchange for receiving ordinary shares in FBN Holdings equal to the number of shares they held in FirstBank immediately before the effectiveness of the restructuring i.e. one-for-one share exchange ratio.
- What will be the issued and fully paid-up capital of the proposed holding company?The issued and fully paid-up share capital of FBN Holdings Plc will be 32,632,084,345 ordinary shares of 50 kobo each (N16,316,042,172.50) which is the same as the issued and paid-up capital of First Bank of Nigeria Plc.
- Will the shareholders of First Bank of Nigeria Plc be shareholders of FBN Holdings Plc?Shareholders of FirstBank will become shareholders of FBN Holdings Plc. It will be a one-for-one share exchange.
- Is there any advantage of being a shareholder of the holding company?Shareholders of the holding company will benefit from the entire businesses in the Group and not only from a segment of the Business/Group. The holding company structure will consolidate on the strengths of each business unit to enhance the entire Group's ability to drive growth into the future.
- How will shareholders swap their holdings in First Bank of Nigeria Plc for shareholding in FBN Holdings Plc?Shareholders with CSCS accounts will have their shareholdings in FirstBank replaced with that of FBN Holdings Plc, while those without CSCS accounts will be sent the physical share certificates of FBN Holdings Plc in replacement of share certificates of FirstBank to the address in the database of the registrar.
Shareholders with shares partially held at the CSCS and physically held will have their entire shares updated in their CSCS account.
- When should I be expecting my new certificate from the Registrar?Certificates will only be posted to shareholders who don't have a CSCS account. Such shareholders should expect to receive their FBN Holdings certificates 2 weeks from the November 26, 2012 at the address in the database of the Registrar.
- Will trading on the shares of FirstBank be suspended and for how long?The NSE and CSCS have assured the Group that the transmission from FirstBank to FBN Holdings would be done within a 48hours over a weekend period.
The last time trading will take place under First Bank of Nigeria Plc will be November 23rd, 2012 and trading will resume on November 26, 20912 under the name FBN Holdings Plc
- What happens if I buy the shares of FirstBank on Friday November 23, 2012?Given the T+3 settlement days, the units of First Bank of Nigeria Plc purchased on Friday, November 23, 2012 will be settled in your CSCS account the following Wednesday as shares of FBN Holdings.
- 40. What happens to my Global Depositary Receipt (GDR) holdings with First Bank of Nigeria Plc?1 GDR which is an equivalent of 50 units of FirstBank ordinary shares would now be 50 units of FBN Holdings shares from November 26, 2012.
For further information on GDRs kindly be guided by the details below:
Depositary bank: Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas
ADR broker helpline: +1 212 250 9100 (New York), +44 207 547 6500
(London) e-mail: email@example.com
ADR website: www.adr.db.com
Depositary bank's local custodian: Standard Chartered Bank, Mauritius.
The Group
- When was FBN Holding's subsidiary, FirstBank founded?Answer: March 31, 1894
- How many employees does FBN Holdings have worldwide?Answer: As at December 2013 Group: 9,563 Bank: 7,906
FBN Holdings Shares
- I have changed my name - what should I do?Answer: Provide the Registrar with the following documents: • Photocopy of marriage Certificate and original for sighting • Original Sworn affidavit in case of change of family name.
- What is the shareholder structure of FBN Holdings?Answer: As at September 2014 Retail: 50.51% Domestic Institutional: 25.94% Foreign Institutional: 21.62% Government related holdings: 1.93%
- How do I buy/sell shares?Answer: Through your stockbroker, if you don't have a stockbroker you can contact our subsidiary FBN Securities
- I have changed my address - who do I notify?Answer: You should notify First Registrars in writing of both your old and new address and, if possible your share account number; alternatively you can download a change of address form from the First Registrars website: www.firstregistrarsnigeria.com
- When was FBN Holdings, first quoted on the Nigerian stock exchange?Answer: 26th November 2012
- How do I transfer my shares?Answer: This can be done through the stockbroker of your choice
- How can I find out how many FBN Holdings shares I hold?Answer: You can determine the number of shares you hold by adding up all your share certificates and holdings in CSCS, referring to your recent dividend warrant, or by contacting First Registrars.
- I have lost my share certificate - what should I do?Answer: If a share certificate is lost, stolen or destroyed, notify the Registrar immediately so that a "caution" can be placed on their records to prevent transfer of ownership to another person. In order to replace your certificate(s), 1) You need to execute an indemnity form at your expense to protect all parties against the possibility that the lost certificate might return to circulation. You will also need to arrange for a further guarantee by a clearing bank or a recognized insurance company. 2) Also you are expected to obtain a sworn affidavit showing loss to the certificate.
- Can I check my shareholding on-line?Answer: Yes, by activating an online access form. You can obtain, fill and submit an e-product activation form from First Registrars (click here to download form)
- Can I receive electronic communications?Answer: Yes, by activating an online access form. You can obtain, fill and submit an e-product activation form from First Registrars
- What is the par value of a FBN Holdings share?Answer: 50 kobo
- Which stock exchange is FBN Holdings listed on?Answer: The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE)
- What is the stock exchange symbol for FBN Holdings?Answer: NSE: FBN Holdings, Bloomberg: FBNH NL, Reuters: FBNH.LG
- Who is the registrar for FBN Holdings Plc?Answer: First Registrars Nigeria Limited Plot 2, Abebe Village Road, Iganmu, Lagos. Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
- Can I receive more shares instead of cash dividends?Answer: Where cash dividend only is paid, you can only receive the dividend. FBN Holdings would not issue share in place of this dividend
- How do I register the death of a shareholder?Answer: Inform the Registrar by sending a certified copy of the death certificate along with the original Grant of Probate (or a sealed office copy) or the Letters of Administration. The name(s) of the deceased's personal representative(s) will thereafter be substituted on the share register while the estate is finalised.
- Where do I find my shareholder reference number?Answer: Shareholders are not given reference number, they are only given account number and this can be found on the share certificate or on the shareholders account statement on demand
- What type of stock has FBN Holdings issued?Answer: FBN Holdings has issued ordinary registered shares and an unlisted global depositary receipt
- Where do I get information about the development of the FBN Holdings share price?Answer: The Nigerian Stock Exchange or your stockbroker
- Can I purchase shares directly from FBN Holdings?Answer: No, FBN Holdings does not offer a Direct Share Purchase Program at this time.
Financial Information
- How can I obtain a copy of the Annual Report and Accounts?Answer: The Reports can be accessed on this website; and hard copies can be obtained on request at the Investor Relations department of FBN Holdings.
- I've received more than one Annual Report. How can I stop this?Answer: If shares are bought at different times, the registration details given to the Registrar may differ slightly on each occasion. This can result in the Registrar opening additional shareholder accounts for you. If the names are the same, Please write to First Registrar requesting them to consolidate or merge your shareholder accounts. Note to indicate the various account numbers and your signature must be duly signed.
- When are the FBN Holdings annual and interim results announced?Answer: Please click on our [Financial Calendar] for further details. Alternatively, send an email to email@example.com
Annual General Meeting
- How many units of shares were outstanding as at the last AGM?Answer: Outstanding shares as at the last AGM were 32,632,084,356 units.
- When will the next Annual General Meeting take place?Answer: FBN Holdings Annual General Meeting (AGM) is usually held in May, please click on our [Financial Calendar] for further details
- How can I attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM)?Answer: You will be sent an annual report to enable you attend the meeting
- How do I exercise my voting rights in case I am not present at the AGM?Answer: By sending a proxy latest 48hrs to the AGM date
- How much dividend did FBN Holdings pay in previous years?Answer: 2013 N35.9 billion 2012 N32.632 billion 2011 N26.10 5 billion 2010 N19.579 billion 2009 N2,902 billion 2009 N33,565 billion 2008 N23,867 billion 2007 N10,477 billion
- What was the amount of the last dividend payment and when was the payment date?Answer: N1.10 kobo per share (N35.9 billion in total value) and paid in June 2013.
- Can I have my dividends paid direct into my bank account?Answer: Yes, you should either contact First registrars or complete a mandate form obtainable from the Registrar's office or through download from their website www.firstregistrarsnigeria.com
- Do you have a dividend reinvestment program (DRIP)?Answer: No, FBN Holdings does not provide a dividend reinvestment programme
- I arranged to have my dividends paid into my bank/building society account but I have now changed the account?Answer: Kindly send a duly signed letter to First Registrars Limited, Plot 2, Abebe Village Road, Iganmu, Lagos, indicating your old bank details and the new account details and specify the actions we should take better still, you may complete another e-dividend form in addition
- I have lost the warrant relating to my last dividend paymentAnswer: can I get a replacement? If you lose your dividend warrant you should contact First Registrars as soon as possible, confirming where payment has been lost. First Registrars will arrange for the warrant to be stopped and issue you with a duplicate free of charge. However, upon recovery you are expected to return the original one to First Registrar.
- I cannot cash an old dividend warrant because it is out-of-date - what should I do?Answer: Please contact First Registrar to have it revalidated. Please note that dividend warrants are valid for six months from the date of issue.
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Goodnight/Loving Pasture
The view of the valley to the south of the Goodnight/Loving marker has several incidences marked by crosses on the map. One that is not marked is at the bottom of the valley where Mr. Davis built a home which boasted the first wooden floor in Palo Pinto County. The lumber was brought in from San Antonio but within a year his wife died and he tore out the floor to construct a coffin.
In the following story, Goodnight gives an account of an incident that happened in one of their gathering pastures; perhaps this one
'When Wilson gave the war-whoop the two herders looked around, saw us, lost their heads and started across the valley towards the hills. I went to the right of one of the mottes to cut them off, but when they saw their mistake they abruptly turned back into the nearby timber. This caused me to have to ride much farther than the men coming straight across the valley, who intercepted the Indians, just as they struck the timber, and fired several shots. There I saw a very amusing sight. Sam Ham, a Mississippian about twenty-five years of age, heading the party, got within ten or fifteen feet of the Indians, fired several shots, and missed them. When his old Spanish horse got wind of the Indians, he did some fearful bucking. Ham was a poor rider and when I passed him he was not touching the horse anywhere. He looked like a great spider up in the air, but the horse must have circled around in time for him to 'light the saddle', as Ham stayed on him. My horse was so afraid of the Indians and threw down his head to buck. I spurred and pulled on him so viciously that when he threw his head up he hit me in the face, causing my nose to bleed profusely.
'Just ahead the country pitched off six or eight feet down a rocky bluff. The hindmost Indian-the one I was after-was riding a big bay mare stolen from Parker County. One of the boys, coming up at an angle from behind, fired with a dragoon pistol, breaking the old mare's neck, and she fell over the bluff dead, with the Indian still on her. At this instant I was right about him and saw him 'light on his feet fair and square.'
'Not wanting to jump my horse over, I jumped off and down the cliff, by which time the Indian had gone some little distance. When out on horse-stealing expeditions they always carried one or more ropes, which they drew up through their belts with the loops hanging down. This Indian's rope hung low enough to catch in his feet, which caused him to fall twice and gave me the advantage in the run.
'I had determined not to fire until I was close enough to get him, and as I was getting close he whirled and let an arrow at me. I fired at him instantly, without good aim, but the ball passed through his arm in two places. Fortunately, it was the arm in which he held his bow, which no doubt saved my life, as it caused him to miss his next shot. I have never seen an Indian that could stand powder at close range, and in all my frontier life, I have known but few men who would not flinch when powder was burned so close.
'An instant after he shot, I again fired, hitting him right between the shoulders, and as he went down I gave him another shot in the back of the head, which made a good Indian of him right now..."


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The head of Career College North East (CCNE), a pioneering joint academic and vocational learning programme for 14 to 19-years-olds, operated though South Tyneside College, is urging the government to rethink its policy around work experience for teenagers.
Ray Parkinson spoke out after a survey of 1,000 teenagers by the Careers College Trust, which overseas the national Career College initiative, found overwhelming support for work experience – removed from the national curriculum in 2012 – to be reintroduced.
Of those polled, the overwhelming majority – 83 per cent - think it should be compulsory on their school or college curriculum. Almost a quarter of those (23%) reported not having done any work experience at school. In a sign of its importance to them, over half (59%) surveyed said they had proactively organised their own placement.
Nationally, more than two thirds (67%) said they believe work experience is beneficial for finding employment, with more than half (56%) saying it allows for the learning of valuable skills that are not taught in the classroom.
CCNE was founded in 2015 as a partnership between South Tyneside College and Ofsted 'outstanding' St Wilfrid's RC College, in South Shields. It delivers a two-year programme to 14-year-olds in engineering, advanced manufacturing, computer science and maritime studies.
Mr Parkinson said: "It is imperative that young people are given every opportunity to have their eyes opened to new skills and possibilities.
"Unfortunately, they are being severely restricted in this by the fact there are now such limitations on seeing beyond the classroom or into the world of work.
"The reality is that good quality work experience broadens horizons and exposes young people to the very environments into which they will soon be thrust.
"They can gain tremendous advantage if they have already been part of that environment and have seen how the workplace operates and have adapted to it.
"It is not just that they are taken out of the classroom and placed in a new and stimulating setting – being with an employer allows them to make a positive impression and contribution.
"Career College North East excels in delivering high-quality classroom study alongside the very type of work experience with key employers that so many other children are now missing out on.
"It is clear from this study that young people want and desire the opportunity to be in the workplace and that they can unmistakably see the benefits it can bring to them.
"My experience is that a strong link between the classroom and employment is incredibly important, and that is why I would urge the government to think again about this key area of education."
Students within career colleges study for high quality academic and vocational qualifications, combining core curriculum subjects with a vocational specialism and hands-on projects with progression opportunities including apprenticeships and higher education.
The survey also found that nationally more than two thirds (67%) of those asked believe work experience is beneficial for finding employment, with more than half (56%) saying that it allows you to learn valuable skills that are not taught in the classroom.
Traditional education environments including secondary and grammar schools, were highlighted in the research as being the least likely to offer work experience, with students at Career Colleges and FE Colleges taking part in far more work experience-related activities.
The survey also revealed that degrees are no longer felt by teenagers to be the most important thing for getting a job. Professional training (55%), relevant work experience (41%), a strong CV (40%) and good careers advice in school (22%) are viewed as having more value than just a degree qualification (19%).
In fact, to achieve the future career of their dreams, a proactive 92 per cent of teenagers have or would consider taking a part-time job, 90% would undertake work experience, 67 per cent would transfer to a specialist college, while 72 per cent would start an apprenticeship.
Ruth Gilbert, CEO of the Career Colleges Trust, said: "It is clear from this research that today's teenagers in both the North East and the rest of the country, are desperate for good work experience opportunities and are very much aware of the benefit this will have on their future career.
"Schools are increasingly narrowing their curriculums, with more emphasis on academic subjects to meet Progress 8 measure and perform well in the league tables. This is having a negative effect on students who not only would benefit from a more vocational pathway but on all students, who need experience of industry.
"Work experience is a key component of both the Government's Careers Strategy and T-Levels – yet it is not featuring on the curriculum at many schools. Career Colleges are leading the way with sector specialist, employer-led pathways and schools should be supported to follow suit and create a much clearer line of sight from education to employment.
"Crucially, our research shows that young people themselves want the opportunity to develop employability skills and recognise the importance of doing this. Schools, employers and the Government simply must work together to support this."
Career Colleges provide 14 to 19-year-olds with high quality, employer-led education, ensuring they are equipped with the skills needed to progress into work and/or further/higher education.
Delivering an exciting, career-focused alternative to school, employer involvement is integral to the Career College concept as a way of providing students with exposure to work and the workplace.
With the UK facing a skills gaps across several industries, Career Colleges aim to fill these gaps, for example in key sectors such as hospitality, healthcare, construction, digital/creative, and professional services.
Career Colleges are set up according to industry demand so that they address local skills gaps, ensuring the job opportunities are available for the young people.
More information about CCNE is available by calling South Tyneside College on 0191 427 3500 or visiting www.ccne.co.uk.


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"With Ms Vane's trademark prose and touches of humor—this is once again a brilliant story by a gifted writer." —Romantic Historical Lovers Reviews
"Cowboy stories can be sexy and this one has a sexy hero in Wade. He is the ideal man for Nikki. A very enjoyable read." - Australian Romance Readers
"Cowboy stories can be sexy and this one has a sexy hero in Wade. He is the ideal man for Nikki. A very enjoyable read." - Australian Romance Readers
"[A] sweet and well written contemporary romance... will make you laugh and smile at some of its humorous one-liners." - Night Owl Reviews, 5 Stars, Top Pick
"The plot is quick moving and spans only days until their "conflict" that tears them apart... The resolution of the conflict was satisfying and had me swiping the pages fast. I am looking forward to book 2 in this series. 4 1/2 STARS! " - TBQ's Book Palace
"Slow Hand was a dreamy good time... The chemistry was explosive. Hot and sultry and had a little fun to it too." - Herding Cats & Burning Soup
" I enjoyed [Victoria Vane's] writing style. I loved how descriptive she is. I could almost picture Montana and its beautiful landscape. ... a quick, sweet, entertaining, and sexy read." - Lives and Breathes Blog
"Slow Hand was everything and more I expected from this author as she makes her contemporary debut with the first book in her Hot Cowboy Nights series and weaves a sweet hot western tale about two individuals who lives collide over a will and a chance encounter in Montana that turns into something special." - Confessions from Romaholics
"You are in for a sizzling, sexy treat when it comes to this story... I enjoyed this book on several levels: the feeling of the Montana landscape and the problems facing a rancher, the hot-as-hell attraction between the protagonists and the sense of reading a true life story. I look forward to more cowboys from Victoria Vane." - La Deetda Reads
"It's a beautiful story, with a twist on the guy having more complications than the girl, that leaves you with a really satisfied feeling when you curl up with it and a cup of hot mocha. While Slow Hand is a full novel, Victoria Vane crafted a light weekend read that may just have you pulling on a pair of cowboy boots and slow dancing to a country classic by the time you're done. " - Multitasking Mommas
"This is the best western novel I have read to date, and I am beyond excited to read the next installment. The characters, the theme, the setting, and the plot were remarkable." - Ramblings from this Chick
"Ms Vane 's descriptive writing enabled me to visualize the sweeping beauty of the Montana ranching country and I also appreciated the elements of realism she brings to the story, highlighting the daily struggles of the ranching community... Bring on those hot cowboys!" - Rakes and Rascals
"Wonderful tale of love, seduction, with witty banter... Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys sparks that fly off the pages, a storyline that is more about the characters than the steam that's between them and an awesome Western Romance. A must read!" - My Book Addiction and More
"Ms. Vane's first foray into contemporary is an undoubted success... The warmth, intelligence, and attention to detail that mark her Georgian historicals are evident in SLOW HAND." - Novels Alive TV
"I give five stars to Victoria Vane's first contemporary romance. The good news is, she has at least three more on the way." - Christy English
"I recommend this one for you to give a go if 'cowboy' is one of your happy triggers." - Red Hot Books
"If you have read Victoria you know that the sexual chemistry is great and so is the "naughty" time fun... I look forward to more from this series." - Twinsie Talk
"With witty banter between the two, and a handful of entertaining background characters, Victoria Vane has a winner on her hands." - Ari Reads
"This is one of the best romance novels I have read in a very long time... Ms. Vane first creates a story that is plausible and well thought out, from start to finish... Then she adds in a cast of characters that is perfect. Yes, I admitted perfection." - Library at the End of the Universe
"An enjoyable, sweet, and sexy story... Vane writes clearly and engagingly. There is an authenticity in her characters' feelings and the realism of the seemingly everyday mundane things" - Austen Student
" Vane shows you the rural beauty of Montana and we'll have you wanting to go there with her descriptions. if you love contemporary romance and westerns, then you'll love Vane's Slow Hand. I can't wait to read more of Vane's work!" - The Pen Muse
"Well written and full of romance, laughter... you will end up wanting more. I look forward to more stories like these from Ms. Vane and I have no doubt they will be just as addicting." - BTS Magazine, 5 Stars
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Here's an interesting factoid: Six states still recognize the common law tort of alienation of affection.
It's too bad there aren't more, because the appellate rulings these laws can generate are so entertaining.
Case in point from this month: Brent v. Mathis II, in which the Mississippi Supreme Court split 6-3 on the issue of whether children can sue for alienation of the affection of their mother.
No, the children weren't suing each other. "Mom always liked you best!" was not the basis for the litigation.
They were suing – actually their dad was suing on their behalf – because Mom had a brief affair with a doctor and Dad found out about it six months later and filed for divorce. Therefore, Mom no longer loved them.
One-third of the Mississippi Supreme Court took this seriously enough to assert that "children, unjustly harmed by the diminution of familial affection, ought to have standing to bring alienation of affection claims against the party whose wrongful conduct proximately caused or contributed to the dissolution of the family."
So Mom, filing on the kids' behalf too, could sue Dad for filing the divorce?
Proximate cause is proximate cause.
Or could the kids (ages 5 and 3 in this case) seek independent counsel to represent them against non-affectionate parents?
Seems only fair.
Read the dissent – there are some amazing precedents cited, including cases against parents-in-law and an employer who "recklessly" allowed a woman and a coworker to have an affair at work.
We need more alienation of affection laws. This is way too much fun.
By the way, check out footnote 7 of the dissent, where we learn that Mississippi has a law on its books saying that "a parent may bring an action for the seduction of a child, although such child be not living with nor in the service of the plaintiff, and though there be no loss of service …"
You can sue if they never call, they never write.
More alienation: Now turn your attention to the New Hampshire Supreme Court and another father-child relationship.
The ruling, also from this month, is In re G.B., in which a father appealed the termination of his parental rights just because he was in prison for hiring someone to murder his son's mother.
I'm guessing he was hoping for presents on Father's Day.
Some affection should be alienated.
Quote of the week: From Bryant v. Bryant, a ruling of the Maryland Court of Special Appeals: "Although Wife conceded that she had used drugs with Husband on occasion, she said that this took place only when he brought drugs into the house."
No point in wasting good drugs.
Hip-hop love? It's not easy keeping up with modern lingo, but I think I understand this one.
This is from a lawsuit filed last week against singer Keyshia Cole, who allegedly attacked a woman she ran into in her boyfriend's house: "(G)iven the fact that Mercadel's relationship with Williams was strictly plutonic, it was of no consequence to her who Williams was dating."
It's not a typo – it says "plutonic" repeatedly in the suit.
I'm pretty sure it means the relationship was out of this world.
Not so sure I can explain that "who" though.
I want to see this trial conducted entirely in rap.


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Happy 1st September! Even though I have been out of education over a year now (yikes!) there's something about September which makes me long for new stationery and coloured pens and sensible shoes. This is what would be on my 'back to school' wishlist if I were going back to school this week. It'll just have to be my 'Yup, still at work...' wishlist instead!
What are you dreaming of this September?


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Tubman is seeking a full-time Family Law attorney to provide legal representation and advice to low income individuals and families regarding Family Law and Orders for Protection cases.
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The ladies on the photo above were the team behind this year's first Blissmakerie which was held last September 13. This was also the first public Blissmakerie, and there could be no better team to work on the event because these four ladies make bliss everyday. Here's how they make bliss:
Martine, the woman who gave birth to the Blissmakerie concept and who got us to collaborate with her (thank you, Marts!!!), makes bliss by turning what she loves doing into a career — blogging and digital branding, community-building, and even photography!
Audrey, my partner-in-crime (heehee), is grateful for everything in her life — and this is exactly why she's able to make bliss. She makes bliss by striving to become better at her job and at the same time, inspiring others through art and creativity.
Rikka, the youngest member of the team, makes bliss by juggling the demands of being a young mom with managing events and websites.
April, our special guest speaker and the lady responsible for sparking the art scene in Davao, makes bliss by using a difficult experience to grow into the person she's meant to become.
BLISS: One word, demonstrated differently by four different individuals in their own unique ways.
They're the perfect group of people to bring the first Blissmakerie to the public because they do inspire all of us to live out whatever it is that makes them feel blissful. I am honored to be among the four of you. Again, thank you, Marts.
The said Blissmakerie was held last September 13 at Mateo's Restaurant and Cafe. 35 individuals graced the event, all with the hope of becoming inspired to follow their own bliss. Thankfully, they were not only inspired but everyone had a good time! Scroll down for event highlights.
On that note, I would like to thank our Blissful Box sponsors:
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Okay, just to close this entry, one thing I've learned about FINDING BLISS is this: To find bliss, you have to be grateful for whatever you have and whatever you are. This I have learned in the recent weeks. That's the first step toward finding bliss. If you are truly grateful, you won't have a difficult time making things blissful right where you are.
Thank you all for coming. Until the next one!
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Carms, you are a dream collaborator! I am so glad you agreed to be a part of Blissmakerie 2.0!! And I love your perspective on bliss, "to find bliss you have to be grateful for where you are." Absolutely!!! Thank you, Carms!! Now, when is our spa date?Reply


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free trial period
... I heard a funny 1-liner on the radio,
which went something like this:
Try God, and if it dosn't work out,
the devil will gladly take you back.
... that Truth has been floating around
in my conciousness all week, and was brought
to the surface today, by a remark, which
Bill Maher made in response to seeing the
movie Noah
... he said something to the effect that
God was portrayed as a psychotic baby
killer and mass-murderer
... Mr. Maher's point, about the way
God was portrayed in the Noah movie, is correct,
but just in Hollywood terms
... I would like to point out to Mr. Maher,
that earth is essentially a reform school
for rebellious souls, not some Club-Med vacation
planet for lost souls, who demand miracles
from God, just because they feel God owes us
... bearing the fruit of our own Karma, was the
deal God gave us, when we were kicked out
of Eden ... God could have just put us all
out of our misery back then, but we got sent
to reform school on Earth instead
... as such, because of Karma which the people
of earth have collectively incurred, by our
free wills and actions, God is no longer in control
of the average person's world
... God can still work miracles, but for
most of the standard events which occur to us,
it is a result of our own karma, and it is
humans who must pay ... sometimes with
a pound or 2 of flesh
... believe me, if God arranged the death
of a bunch of babies, it was only to take
them directly to heaven, or to prevent
those babies from growing up in a miserable
world, full of bad karma, which their innocence
didn't deserve
... if you were a baby, knowing you would grow
up in the slums and garbage dumps of the world,
wouldn't you request that God snuff you out?
I would.
... besides, the Srimad Bhagavatam, says that
anyone killed by the Hand of God, is immediately
returned to heaven
... God plays games which are unbeknownst to us
mere mortal humans, but believe me, we have no rights
to make any demands on God and the way this world is run
... you must Trust, that God knows what is best, for the soul
... ashes to ashes, dust to dust, God dosn't really care
about our temporary bodies
... God would rather see us die, reattain pure soul state,
give up our material bodies, and re-enter the heavens
... but we like our bodies, and want to keep them
... what's God going to do? It's all our own karma,
the karma of the human race
... I heard a funny joke about this on NPR. Apparently,
some adventurous nut, is going to climb Mt. Everest,
and jump off wearing a glide suit, and fly back to
base camp
... when questioned whether he would ask for God's
help during the flight attempt, he said he would,
but the interviewer then said what if God responds to
his request for a miracle with:
hey man, did I ask you to climb that mountain and jump?
... so that is the truth Mr. Maher, if you can handle it.
... this is the Age of Kali-Yuga, and the goddess Kali, can
be quite ruthless when Karma must be equalized, yet it is all
done under the auspices of God
... and because we demand it, God gave us our Free Will,
so we can screw ourselves up, as we see fit to do.
... but don't blame God for it
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If it is the last word I write, let it be Vishnu


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While I must admit I've only been to Lush once, I've heard all about their impressive array of handmade products. One of the oddest and most intriguing ones I've heard about is shower jelly. A wibbly wobbly, bubbly wubbly form of soap perfect for exterminating dirt and grim. Being a Whovian, when I heard "jelly", my mind naturally meandered to that age-old question: Would you like a Jelly Baby? So I set out to create a saponaceous version of the Doctor's favorite sweet. Because spa and beauty products are good; nerdy spa and beauty products are even better!
The first and most important step was finding the right mold. I found these adorable silicone Jelly Baby molds on Amazon. While slightly larger than the actually candy, they're the perfect shape and a good size for this project. Lush shower jellies come in a 3.5 oz tub, and you tear off small chunks to use. With these molds, they're already the perfect size to use in the bath. Alternatively, they sell giant silicone Jelly Baby molds as well. Because who wouldn't want a giant Jelly Baby?
The next step was to find the perfect scent. Bassetts's Jelly Babies come in strawberry, raspberry, blackcurrant, lemon, lime, and orange. So any of those fragrance or essential oils would work perfectly. I went with lemon with a little bit of orange (just a hint). I also added a drop or two of vanilla fragrance oil for an extra bit of sugary sweetness. Pick your favorite fruity scent and concoct your very own secret formula.
The results? A sweet, jiggly soap that adds excitement and whimsy to any bath or shower. Fantastic! These beauties are perfect for washing up, distracting enemies, winning friends, and all other renegade Timer Lord essentials. Normal soap? Boring. Not Whovian. **Throws dingy, old bar of soap out the window** At long last you can finally take the Doctor with you to the shower!
Err…Well, you know what I mean! Let's move on to the recipe, shall we? Allons-y!
Doctor Who Shower Jelly Babies
- 2 silicone jelly baby molds
- 3/4 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup clear, unscented body wash
- 2 packages unflavored gelatin (non-vegan) or 5 tsp agar agar powder (vegan)
- 1 tsp salt
- 30 drops fragrance or essential oil
- Red, yellow, and blue soap colorant
- In a large mixing bowl, pour the boiling water over the gelatin or agar agar powder and stir with a wire whisk until the powder completely dissolves.
- Add the body wash and fragrance or essential oil to the mixture and stir to combine.
- Equally divide the mixture between 5 smaller bowls.
- Add soap colorant to the bowls.
- Pink = 3-5 drops red
- Yellow = 3-5 drops yellow
- Orange = 1-2 drops red + 2-3 drops yellow
- Green = 1-2 drops blue + 2-3 drops yellow
- Violet = 1-2 drops blue + 2-3 drops red
- Equally distributed the salt between all 5 bowls and stir to combine.
- Spoon the gelatinous mixture into the molds.
- Refrigerate the shower jelly babies for at least 4 hours.
- Remove the shower jelly babies from the fridge. Run a knife around each jelly baby before carefully pulling them out of the mold.
- Store the shower jelly babies in a container in the fridge. Die-hard Whovians might want to find a suitably crumpled white paper bag to store the container in (for obvious reasons 😉 ).
This bright, colorful bag of Shower Jelly Babies looks like it was just pulled out of the Doctor's pocket along with a handful of other odds and ends. A yo-yo, a wind-up mouse, a cricket ball…You know, useful stuff.
The best thing about these Shower Jelly Babies is just how much fun they are to use. They're squishy, slippery, bubbly, and fruity. Whovians of every age will have a ball washing with these. Kids will love the idea of getting to play with candy in the bath. **Insert boring adult lecture on making sure kids know these actually aren't candy and aren't edible** Even someone as old and wise as the Face of Boe will enjoy lathering up with these whimsical, sweet-shaped bars of soap. Because there's no point being grown up if you can't be childish sometimes, right? So grab your sonic screwdriver and a handful of Shower Jelly Babies and jump in the bath for a soapy adventure in time and space.


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Our Analysts initiate data discrepancy reports and facilitate the resolution of discrepancies through active communication with all of the affected stakeholders of the data. The discovery of any data discrepancy during the aeronautical navigation procedure coding process is thoroughly investigated and provides complete investigation results and recommendations for possible resolution of the issue or discrepancy.
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The Crazies
The Crazies
As a toxin begins to turn the residents of Ogden Marsh, Iowa into violent psychopaths, sheriff David Dutton tries to make sense of the situation while he, his wife, and two other unaffected townspeople band together in a fight for survival.
Genre: Horror
Actor: Timothy Olyphant Radha Mitchell Joe Anderson Danielle Panabaker
Director: Breck Eisner
Country: USA
Release: 26 Feb 2010
Duration: 101 min
Quality: HD
Rating: 6.5
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We love beer as much as you do.
Canadians take their beer pretty seriously – it's more than just a beverage, it's an icon! We want you to know that we take beer seriously, too. In fact, we go out of our way to make sure we offer the biggest and best selection of beer products (over 400 for those who are counting).
We have a pretty good head start, actually… after all, we've been around since 1927. We also have some pretty impressive pedigree given that we're owned by Labatt Brewing Company Ltd., Molson Coors Canada and Sleeman Breweries Ltd.