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Growing up is not easy when you are impressionable, trying to fit in and not really focused on doing the right thing. Living in an environment that breeds the wrong type of behavior author, singer and writer Jerry Castaldo tells a gripping and compelling story from the start of his life starting at age 16 going downhill from stealing, hammering someone on the head, getting hammered himself and living life large as they say it before realizing that a change was needed and much more. Fitting in does not mean joining in. From stealing cars, to drinking to helping out a friend in time of need you won't believe to what lengths Jerry would go to help someone out, get himself in hot water and make sure he took care of his mom.
From the beginning he seemed to be born under the star of the wrong side of the tracks. Friends calling upon him to steal radial tires but instead using his new car then finding himself riding with a friend who starts a verbal argument with guys in another car the end result is he winds up in the hospital and never knows what really happened to the other guy he ran over with his car. Bold, daring, taking chances everyday of his life but deep down just trying to find a place for himself Jerry Castaldo's story is gripping, compelling,
From remembering his Dad was not always there for him to learning how to take care of himself Jerry managed to stay in trouble for most of his teen years. Stolen cars, well in his case he just borrowed them for a while to get the driving bugs out of his system. Reading about how his mom stood on line waiting to get food stamps reminded me of the many times I had to fill out the forms for my mom for the same thing. Wrong documentation, incomplete information, people in positions they thought were of power and could lord it over the rest of us. Not in my case because I learned to fight back but back when Jerry's mom stood on line for three hours and was turned away by some rude worker, she had no choice but to leave. No one deserves that kind of treatment.
Many people, even today, make the mistake of leaving their keys in the ignition of their cars thinking they can go and get something from a deli or candy store leaving the car on for just a minute. That is all it takes for someone go open the door, climb in and take it away. Just as Jerry was about to get into a car would you believe he fun was foiled as his mother and her boyfriend were driving by wondering just what he was up to. But, things would still go on a downward spiral as he was picked up by someone called the Boss for stealing his car, got stopped by the same man to pay back what he would call what he stole but in spades and if Jerry continued on he might not make it past 17. Recounting in vivid detail the neighbor he lived in the crimes committed the excitement over having Saturday Night Fever filmed where he lived and the understanding that if he did not make some life changes he might wind up in prison or worse. Family members getting stabbed, visiting a cousin in the hospital and getting caught smoking a joint, Jerry took life as one big risk and never looked back but not before he had one night with one Amazon that he would never forget.
Taking this journey along with the author and the reviewer many kids today will learn the hard lessons that he did back then, as he is now age 20 and needing stitches on his face. But, the night was not over and one girl named Nilda would make it more interesting to say the least as she chased him with a knife, assumed she was his girl and yet when he knew that she was in trouble he came to the rescue.
Next stop the army where his first bit of encouragement came from one Sergeant who recognized his talent. From basic training to Germany where he would learn many more life lessons. Working out, working hard and getting a great job should have changed him. But, did it. Going to Paris and running away from Germany because he kept getting into trouble and could not find one place for himself. Always searching and reaching for a new start in life, yet never really finding one. But, his nightmare had just begun as he had more trouble with the police, the MP's and wound up committed.
Working on Wall Street and finally in a club called Pips Jerry's life began to turn around ad Andrew Dice Clay introduced him and things started to look up. Working with Anne Rebold he entered a contest singing Mack the Knife by Bobby Darin and won. But, that did not stop he reign of wrong doings as he stole a car, total Anne's car wound up in rehab and still did not get it straight.
Jerry finally got a job as a personal trainer and really enjoyed helping people lose weight. One phone call would really rock his world in the right direction as someone called and the receptionist handed him the phone and the person on the other end agreed to his price and wait until you find out who he was going to train: many celebrities. Andrew Stein became his client and from there let's hope it is an upward spiral staircase for Jerry. But, life still had its twists and one woman named Shelly Malone would show him the high life but Jerry would soon learn the hard facts of life. Warned to be careful by his own mother and remembering his station in life, he slowly fell back into his old pattern and what happens did not endear him even to himself. But, Jerry Seinfeld would turn things around for him when he walked into the health club where he was teaching. Things would change for him and then Shelly reentered his life but Jerry learned the true meaning of betrayal, lies and deceit and then had to decide where his life was going.
Jerry brings to light in this compelling and introspective memoir many important lessons so many young men need to learn today. Friendships change, opportunities are not always what they seem headstrong does not work but having faith in yourself will help you to prevail. Through it all you can hear his inner voice, his thoughts, feel his frustrations, fears and stand up and applaud every time he succeeds as Jerry Castaldo did not give up on life just look at where he is today.
How this all turned out and what lessons he learned you need to read for yourself at the close of the memoir. Life is not easy and learning from your mistakes as he did even harder. Although he is a success in his own right Jerry knows that he still needs to protect himself from his past and never revert back to what he was before. Sober for 20 years is a great accomplishment and knowing that his family, his friends and those that care about him support him, have faith in him, that includes me this reviewer, I know that his spiral climb to fame will never be downward again. This is one memoir that everyone should read and embrace what he is saying and more important Jerry: you have so much to offer and you do have a heart of gold, parents that care and so much talent that I am glad you never lost sight or who you really are and want to be. One compelling memoir. One great singer: I listened to interviews on Utube and heard him sing my favorite song My Way. You are truly amazing. Turning your life around was really the first day of your amazing life and career. Stand Proud!
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MULTAN: District administration of Multan has refused Pakistan People's Party (PPP) to stage a public meeting in the city over prevailing security situation, ARY News reported.
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We're through the looking glass here, people. Okay, folks, listen up, this is a story that takes us well beyond fanfic territory. I'm talking about Divinity by booboo_kitty.
Summary: Bella is a ruthless demon hunter for the Lebriga Corp's L.A. branch. Will her new trainee, Edward, finally be the one to bring out the woman inside the tough-chick? Or will the presence of a new demon clan in town make it impossible to get through to her?
But before you scamper off to soak it all up, let's have a chat with the author and I'll rave about this piece some more.
Now I'm sure you all know the drill. Fan Fiction is where you take established characters from a certain genre and write your own story. Some of us do it because we get the chance to write the kind of story we would like the original to have been, or because we want to know more beyond the official 'end' of the books.
There are other authors – and you'll be seeing me interview a few more – who have taken the characters and breathed an entirely new life into them.
Divinity is one such example, and I absolutely love it.
I can't remember how I stumbled across this one, but as soon as I read the prologue I was hooked:
They're everywhere, hiding in plain sight. Lawyers, doctors, politicians, Hollywood agents, the guy on the corner, the lady ringing up your groceries, your kid's principal or the over exuberant PTA mom that runs every bake sale and fundraiser at the school.
Chances are you've interacted with one or two in your lifetime without even realizing it on a conscious level. But your body knew.
Deep down in your bones you sensed something wrong and unholy about them. Something in the cut of their jib that just really made your skin crawl and set your teeth on edge. A natural, inbred reaction to their unnaturalness. Instinct.
My name is Isabella Marie Swan. I work for the Lebriga Corporation. And I hunt demons.
If you were to see me on the street I would look like any other twenty-three year old, give or take a year or two. And once upon a time, I was.
See what I mean?
All the usual suspects are here in this story, but in ways that you have never seen them before. Edward's the rookie, Bella is old beyond her years. Throw in some life threatening situations, mystical tattoos and hard bitten sass, and you've got a winning combination.
My advice? Run, do not walk, to read this story.
But first, on with the interview!
1. What was it that gave you the 'spark' for your story? Was it a picture? A moment or event? Can you remember the initial inspiration?
My brain in constantly buzzing with ideas and I see parts of a story in flashes, like bits of a movie, if that makes any sense. Divinity is something that has been kicking around inside my head for quite awhile so I decided to jot it down because a lot of these things sound good initially but once you start to flesh them out, they never come into fruition.
I initially wrote the prologue as a one shot for an original fic contest but after the contest was over I couldn't get the main character out of my head. So, I started outlining it, just to see what would come out and then pitched the idea to my beta.
2. Do you have a particular process when it comes to your writing, perhaps a certain mood, environment or music? Do you have any 'triggers' to get you in the writing mood?
I have certain spots in the house that I like to be in when I write that, for whatever reason, the words flow better in those places than in others. Quiet is also good trigger for me, a nice quite house when everyone else has gone to sleep or when everyone is at school.
Music is hit or miss with me and it really depends on what I'm writing whether or not I want music on or not because sometimes it's just more of a distraction than a help.
3. Give us an elevator pitch. Say you're in an elevator with a prospective reader for 2 minutes – what would you tell them about the story?
Oh God, I suck at these. I guess I'd just tell them something similar to the summary…Bella is a bad ass demon hunter in LA and Edward is brought in by corporate as the trainee assigned to her. It's an adventure/romance fic with a lot of humor and action.
Like I said, I suck at this type of thing, I'm probably the worst self pimper on the planet. Of course, I'm sure there is a good chunk of authors that feel the same way LOL.
4. Do you picture particular actors for your characters, or are they someone else entirely? If so, who?
Someone else entirely I think. I know I have Rob & Kristen on the banner for the story on Twilighted, but only because they are what's familiar and identifiable to the majority of the fandom. There isn't one person that I can say point to and say "Yes, that's my Bella/Edward" I mean, I see them in my head, but they don't look like one identifiable person.
5. Is the story all planned out or do you do it as a fly by the seat of your pants thing?
This is actually the first fic I've ever worked with an outline and it's a VERY loose outline. I'll write down a rough outline for an individual chapter if I don't have time to sit down and write out the entire thing, that way I don't lose the initial idea, which has been very useful. But I do like to keep it loose because I do prefer the freedom of letting the story flow naturally.
6. Have you got any other projects going on? Any planned for the future?
I do have a little side project going on but I try not to have too many irons in the fire. I like to update on a regular basis and if I have too many things going I can't do that.
7. What was it that brought you to Twilight fanfic? What is it that has kept you here (besides your own writing)
I think it was the same thing that brought a lot of people to the fanfic, wanting more. I didn't know anything about fanfic and stumbled across it on Twilight fan site and thought, "Oh hey, what's THIS?"
I'd always written and had written something for some friends of mine before I'd ever known about the fanfic community. I found Twilighted and after a gentle shove from a very good friend of mine, I submitted the first chapter of my first fic.
What keeps me here is the amazing women I have met. They amaze me and crack me up.
8. Do you have a background in writing? Has the fanfic experience expanded your creativity?
I've always written, albeit as a hobby, and knew virtually nothing about punctuation when it pertained to quotation marks and what not. But I have an amazing beta that has taken me under her wing and I have learned so much from her and made an amazing friend.
9. How about your creative self-confidence? By nature writers tend to be a notoriously insecure lot so how are you finding the online writing experience?
I think I'm a decent writer and I know I still have a lot to learn. I've been told that I have an unusual style, but I don't know about that. I just write down what's inside my head and this experience has made me more confident as a writer. I still suck at self promotion and feel nauseated every time I post a new chapter or a new fic or even tweet a link to my fic.
You know, written little drabbles for friends and what not over the years and they have always told me that I was a good writer. Which is awesome, but they are my friends. It's something completely different when a stranger, from halfway across the globe that doesn't know me from Adam and has no reason in the world to say that they like something I've written to say that they like something I've written. Don't get me wrong, it's not that it means more to me but it is a great confidence booster, not gonna lie.
10. Do you tell your friends and family that you're an online author with a devoted following, or is this something that you tend to keep for yourself?
LOL! I don't know about the devoted following part, but yeah, everyone I know in real life knows what I do.
My philosophy is this, those that matter don't care and those that care don't matter. Honestly, my true friends and family are thrilled that I am happy and that I'm doing something that I love and that brings me joy. Hell, even my husband pimps out my fic to the nurses he works with that are Twilight fans. I think that's awesome! The people in my life that would judge me and look down on me because I write something that they feel is silly or a waste of time, I say screw them and odds are I probably never liked them to begin with.
12. Is there a particular character in your story that you identify with the most?
Oh gosh, probably a compilation of all of them really. I think it's just natural and inevitable to put an amount of yourself into your characters. If I had to pick one, though, I'd say Emmett. Mostly because I am the joke cracker and I am very easy going like him.
13. Which RL author(s) inspires you?
Stephenie, of course, mostly because I'm a stay at home mom as well so I can identify with that aspect. I know that sounds horribly cheesy and cliché, but it is what it is LOL.
14. Did any FF authors inspire you? What was it that had you reading FF and thinking "I could do this"?
They all do. Every single woman that has the courage to put their stuff out there for the world to devour inspires me every day.
I do have to give big props to my beta, vjgm. She has inspired me more than I can even begin to express. I call her my Jedi Master, my Yoda. She has really taught me so much and encouraged me to spread my wings and try something different. I just adore her.
15. I have a hard time winding these things up so let's have some fun. What would your porn star name be? That's the name you get when you combine the name of your first pet with the first street you lived on – personally I'm *cough* Fluffy Brockman.
LMAO! Duchess Holms.
15. I have a hard time winding these things up so let's have some fun. What would your porn star name be? That's the name you get when you combine the name of your first pet with the first street you lived on – personally I'm *cough* Fluffy Brockman.
LMAO! Duchess Holms.


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Lesson 19: The Hapsburg Recovery 108 - 133
Assignment: Rothenberg, The Napoleonic Wars, 108 - 133
Lesson Objectives:
• Explore the beginnings of the Peninsular War and identify flaws in Napoleon's strategic concept
• Assess the Austrian Army's reaction to Napoleon as well as their battlefield performance
• Evaluate Napoleon's tactical, operational, and strategic performance in the War of the Fifth Coalition.
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Study Questions
1. How had the organization and composition of the Grande Armee changed after the Treaty of Tilsit? How did this affect the army - in garrison, while campaginging, in battle?
2. Why did napoleon intervene militarily and politically in the Iberian Peninsula?
3. What effects did French setbacks in Iberia have on the rest of Europe??
4. How did the Austrian Army reform after 1807? What were the effects of the reform?
Lesson Objectives:
• Explore the beginnings of the Peninsular War and identify flaws in Napoleon's strategic concept
• Assess the Austrian Army's reaction to Napoleon as well as their battlefield performance
• Evaluate Napoleon's tactical, operational, and strategic performance in the War of the Fifth Coalition.
Terms and Concepts
Battle of Bailen := Napoleon had dispersed his forces across Spain and they were getting repelled everywhere. On 20 July 1808, a force of about 18,000 marching to take CAdiz was defeated and compelled to capitulate at Bailen. News of Bailen stunned Europe and ended the French reputation of invincibility.
Archduke Charles := appointed Generalissimus, command all forces in peace and war for Austria. He first set out to reform the Austrian military. However, he was still a conservative... he tried to implement new things... but he didn't want to get away from traditional methods. Under his guidance, new manuals insisted that commanders always protect communications and magazines and, silent with regard to initiative expected of senior commanders, its emphasis on supply, careful planning, and precise alignments in battle inhibited flexibility and enterprise.
Under the new reforms, The Austrian army introduced what is called the "Corps". The line corps had three divisions: one designated as the advance guard, composed entirely of light troops, the others each with two or three infantry brigades.
Officers were selected by birth and seniority rather than merit. Although the leadership did not effectively manage this system, the system provided greater staying power, and even when defeated, the army managed to extricate itself without total disaster.
Although tactics did not change all to much, what we begin to see is Austrian adjustment to French capabilities. Page 117 details some of these examples.
Battle of Wagram:= he Battle of Wagram (July 5–6, 1809) was one of the most important military engagements of the Napoleonic Wars and ended in a decisive victory for Emperor Napoleon I's French and Allied army against the Austrian army under the command of Archduke Charles of Austria-Teschen. The battle virtually spelled the destruction of the Fifth Coalition, the Austrian and British-led alliance against France.
In 1809, the French military presence in Germany was diminished, as Napoleon transferred a large number of soldiers to fight in the Peninsular War. As a result, the Austrian Empire saw its chance to recover some of its former sphere of influence and invaded the Kingdom of Bavaria, a French ally. Recovering from his initial surprise, Napoleon beat the Austrian forces in a swift campaign and occupied Vienna at the beginning of May 1809. Despite the string of sharp defeats and the loss of the Empire's capital, Archduke Charles salvaged a massive army, with which he retreated north of the Danube. This allowed the Austrians to continue the war but, towards the end of May, Napoleon abruptly resumed the offensive and suffered a tactical defeat at the Battle of Aspern-Essling.
It took Napoleon six weeks to prepare his next offensive, for which he amassed a 165,000-men French, German and Italian army in the vicinity of Vienna. The Battle of Wagram began after Napoleon swiftly took the bulk of these forces across the Danube during the night of 4/5 July and attacked the 145,000-men strong Austrian army. Having successfully crossed the river, Napoleon attempted an early breakthrough and launched a series of violent, though ill-prepared evening attacks against the Austrian army. The latter was thinly-spread on a wide semicircle, but held a naturally strong position. After the attackers enjoyed some initial success, the tenacious defenders regained the upper-hand and the attacks failed. Bolstered by his success, the next day at dawn, Archduke Charles launched a series of attacks along the entire battle line, seeking to take the opposing army in double envelopment. The offensive failed against the mighty French right but nearly shattered Napoleon's overstretched left. However, the Emperor masterfully countered by launching a violent cavalry charge, which temporarily halted the Austrian advance. He then redeployed IV Corps to stabilise his left, while setting up a Grand Battery, which pounded the Austrian right and centre. The tide of battle turned and the Emperor launched an offensive along the entire line, while Maréchal Louis-Nicolas Davout drove a relentless offensive, turning the Austrian left, eventually rendering Charles's position untenable. Towards mid-afternoon on 6 July, Archduke Charles admitted defeat and led a timely and brilliant staged retreat, frustrating all enemy attempts to pursue. After the battle, Archduke Charles remained in command of a significant and still cohesive force and decided to retreat to Bohemia. However, the Grande Armée eventually caught up with him and scored a victory at the Battle of Znaim. With the battle still raging, Charles decided to ask for an armistice, effectively ending the war.
The two-day battle of Wagram was particularly bloody, mainly due to the extensive use of artillery on a flat battlefield packed with some 300,000 men. Despite the fact that Napoleon was the uncontested winner, he failed to secure a complete victory and the Austrian casualties were only slightly greater than those of the French and Allies. Nonetheless, the defeat was serious enough to shatter the morale of the Austrians, who could no longer find the will to continue the struggle. The resulting Peace Treaty of Schönbrunn meant the loss of one sixth of the Austrian Empire's subjects, alongside significant territories. SOURCE: WIKIPEDIA
Raisbon Phase := What other situations were going on in Austria? Diplomats were not sure what Russia's stance and Prussia's stance was on. Russia claimed to remain neutral, Prussia promised 80,000 troops, Britain promised financial assistance. However, there were reports of potential German revolts + French weakness. Charles knew that he had to attack the French as quick as possible to win. However, despite taking the initiative, he did not act decisvely and gave Napoleon enough time to summon his troops. Visual telegraph communications between Napoleon in Paris and Berthier in Bavaria failed, and, in the second week of APril, Davouut's right wint north of Ratisbon was still seaprated by 100 kilometers from Massena, the gap covered by Lefebvre's VII corps - 30k bavarians. Austrian staff officers were poor at their performance. The army came short of their intentions and their initial objective was delayed by 3 weeks. In the Ratisbon campagin, Napoleon, with a hastily assembled army, had wrested the initiative from the Austrians who had revealed grave shortcomings in command and control. Although Austria suffered a defeat, their army still remained in tact. What we see is the emergence of an Army that if it continues to adapt, will be able to counter French ambitions.
Battle of Aspern-Essling:= At the time of the battle Napoleon was in possession of Vienna, the bridges over the Danube had been broken, and the Archduke's army was near the Bisamberg, a hill near Korneuburg, on the left bank of the river. The French wanted to cross the Danube. Lobau, one of the numerous islands which divide the river into minor channels, was selected as the point of crossing. Careful preparations were made, and on the night of the 19th-20 May the French bridged all the channels on the right bank to Lobau and occupied the island. By the evening of the 20th many men had been collected there and the last arm of the Danube, between Lobau and the left bank, bridged. Masséna's corps at once crossed to the left bank and dodged the Austrian outposts. Undeterred by the news of heavy attacks on his rear from Tyrol and from Bohemia, Napoleon ferried all available troops to the bridges, and by daybreak on the 21st, 40,000 men were collected on the Marchfeld, the broad plain of the left bank, which was also to be the scene of the Battle of Wagram.
The Archduke did not resist the passage. It was his intention, as soon as a large enough force had crossed, to attack it before the rest of the French army could come to its assistance. Napoleon had accepted the risk of such an attack, but he sought at the same time to minimize it by summoning every available battalion to the scene. His forces on the Marchfeld were drawn up in front of the bridges facing north, with their left in the village of Aspern (Gross-Aspern) and their right in Essling. Both places lay close to the Danube and could not therefore be turned; Aspern, indeed, is actually on the bank of one of the river channels. The French had to fill the gap between the villages, and also move forward to give room for the supporting units to form up. SOURCE: WIKIPEDIA
Study Questions
1. How had the organization and composition of the Grande Armee changed after the Treaty of Tilsit? How did this affect the army - in garrison, while campaginging, in battle?
French manpower was drained from years of warfare. In order to replenish the ranks, Napolean instituted a system of conscription both in Native and satelliete french states. Local conscripts served in a number of French Units; new regiments formed after 1805 were entirely composed of foreigners. Military organizations were also embodied into the French army. After 1805, the satellite states (Italy, Naples, Westphalia, and the Grand Duchy of Poland, provided additional manpower. Conscription quotas were based on population.
• Experienced and capable officers became harder to find, the marshals became overly concerned with rewards adn comforts, and eve the emperor was no longer at the peak of his power
• frenchy infantry was less capable of complex manoeuvres. To compensate, the emperor relied more on heavy formations requiring heavy skirmish screens.
• Emphasis shifted to artillery. Problem, there was a shortage of trained officers. He decreed that officers could be produced in 6 months.... however, their lack of experience would be a problem later.
2. Why did napoleon intervene militarily and politically in the Iberian Peninsula?
• By late 1807, Most European nations had closed their ports to England (except Spain, Denmark, Sweden, and Portugal). Napoleon could not defeat the British force at sea, so he decided to wage economic warfare. The secret ports in Spain and Portugal's refusal to listen to French demands hampered French political goals. Napoleon sent a small force to occupy key locations and fortresses in Spain, eventually ousting the royal family and putting his brother on the throne. What ensued was public outrage which spawned into public violence. Provincial councils, or Juntas, emerged as organized forces of resistance and began harassing French troops. (LOOK AT TERM BAILEN). After Bailen, England sought an opportunity to exploit the situation. This eventually gave hope to Austria in renewing its efforts to counter French expansion.
3. What effects did French setbacks in Iberia have on the rest of Europe??
• It started a catalyst of rebellion by former French enemies (i.e. England + Austria).
• Napoleon was disturbed by reports about a conspiracy in Paris and Austrian mobilization. What you see is that Napoleon likes to take command.... now all the enemy has to do is converge at one decisive point. Napoleon can only move from point a to point b in time x. With Napoleon's army suffering from inexperienced officers, the French force is at an all time low. Perfect opportunity to destory them.
• Furthermore, he underestimated the potential of a popular resistance movement supported by regular forces with a secure supply route; he believed that an army could feed itself in Spain; and finally he thought that communications and movement in Spain were easy. He did not establish a clear chain of command and did not hesitate to interfere from afar, ordering movements and operations as if this was the \Lombard Plain.
4. How did the Austrian Army reform after 1807? What were the effects of the reform?
5. What accounted for the tactical outcomes of the Battles of Aspern-Essling and Wagram?• Look up at the vocab.
• Archduke Charles was not decisive. His organization of the artillery had worked, but his system of command and control had failed. His relations with senior commanders were poor. He did not reveal his overall plan of battle to his subordinates and deprived them of inititiatve. He was too cautious and too concerned with preserving the army.
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I normally buy things from Lush during the Winter but this time I just couldn't help myself.
If you want a colour show in your bathtub then I suggest you to use Granny takes a dip. Just let it fall in your bath, smell the nice, uplifting and warming scent and enjoy your bath-time
This is a bath bomb with glitter and a delicious smell of blueberries
They have this bubble bar in different colours and they all smell equally delicious. I chose this one because it has such a beautiful colour combination and it looks Summery. Crumble a piece of bubble bar under running water for a bath full of delicious bubbles.
When in London. Yes I just had to go to the Primark even though we have one in Zaandam as well.
I own make up brushes but someone told me that the brushes from Real Techniques are good. A girl has never too many make up brushes so I just added these to my collection.
I doubted a lot before buying the next item. I'm not a huge fan of foundation because I find that it's like putting a mask on your face. That's why I only use it at special occasions. I am 'experimenting' with face creams and haven't find the right one yet so my face gets sometimes darker, sometimes I just have my own skin colour (which is by the way lighter than you see now) and sometimes I get spots. And I'm not even talking about acne. Thereby I cannot buy the right foundation. A make up artist gave me the tip to use Nars sheer glow and I was like, let me just give it a try. First of all I'm glad I've found a colour that is the same as my skin colour (even though I'll have to change it later). But now I just can't wait to use it with my new brushes.


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Anyone still do plyos? Are they safe while pregnant?
I do CrossFit and I no longer do box jumps at 25wks. The only reason however is because of risk of falling and not because jumping will hurt baby. So if you are doing plyo moves that do not have a fall risk and you are comfortable doing it (I still run and do double unders etc) then keep on jumping girl! Baby is so protected and unless you are high risk then you and baby will be just fine!
Awesome thanks!
When to stop plyo really depends on your technical ability and how your body reacts to pregnancy hormones that relax ligaments.
Safe plyo is all about your body's braking ability, which is done with both muscles (eccentric contraction phase in calves and quads) and ligaments at the knees and ankles. So once your ligaments start to soften, they no longer provide nearly the same amont of stability that you're used to. This make your muscles pick up all the slack, which of course, they are not conditioned for.
For these reasons, jumping is not advisable in the last 1/2 of pregnancy.
I'm an insanity instructor and I'm still jumping and teaching classes. I also do the regular insanity DVDs at home. I'm 14 weeks and I feel good so I'm going to keep doing plyo until I can no longer do it. I know it will be here soon.
I'm 18wks and 5 days.. Still doing t25 and insanity max 30 with the jumps.. Feeling good so far!!:)
Awesome, you ladies ROCK! :)
I'm still early in my pregnancy (9 weeks) but I asked my doctor and said I can do anything I use to do and jumping is perfectly okay but to probably decrease the height. Such a relief to me because box jumps are one of my favorites!
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Here's the blog challenge question for Thursday, October 6, 2010:
What book or books do you read over and over?
If you'd like to participate in the challenge,write a post on your own blog on the topic of the day, then visit the Great Books blog to leave your post title and link in the comment section so that others can enjoy what you've written. Be sure to share your posts in Facebook, Twitter, and other social media.
"There are books so alive that you're always afraid that while you weren't reading, the book has gone and changed, has shifted like a river; while you went on living, it went on living too, and like a river moved on and moved away. No one has stepped twice into the same river. But did anyone ever step twice into the same book?"
~Marina Tsvetaeva
Background: In honor of Great Books Week, a holiday that is celebrated annually the first full week in October, Excellence in Literature and the National Association of Independent Writers and Editors (NAIWE) is hosting a Blog Challenge with a specific daily topic Monday through Friday.
Each blogger that posts a response to each day's challenge (a total of five posts) will be entered into a drawing for a $20 gift card to Amazon.com. The winner will be announced in the next issue of The Edge, NAIWE's e-mail newsletter. (If you don't receive it yet, you may subscribe at the NAIWE homepage). Remember to write the post on your own blog, adding a link to this post. Return to this page and add a comment on this post, with the title of your response and a link to your post.


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Detained Malian popular radio presenter that sparked a wild protest earlier this week was released Thursday, local media reported, a day after violent clashes between his supporters and police left one dead.
Mohamed Youssouf Bathily, a government minister's son also known as "Rasbath", whose polemical presence on local radio has raised the ire of the authorities was arrested on allegations of "offending public decency" on August 15.
"Rasbath has been released. Thanks to all for your wishes," artist and friend Yeli Mady Konate said on Facebook and Twitter on Thursday evening. Local websites also reported the presenter's release.
In Wednesday protests over his arrest, security forces fired tear gas at demonstrators who had gathered outside court to show their support for Rasbath, who had been due to appear in connection with the police investigation into whether he broke public morality rules.
One person was killed in the skirmishes and 11 others injured and because of the unrest, the court hearing was postponed.
Rasbath has accused President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita of being unable to manage the Malian army and has attacked the prime minister and several senior military figures on his show "Carte sur table" (Card on the table).
Political tensions over the army are high following a massacre on July 19 of 17 soldiers at a military camp in Nampala, central Mali, which also left dozens wounded.
Rasbath had criticised top brass for what he said was poor leadership, making direct reference to the Nampala incident.
The attack was claimed both by Ansar Dine Islamists and a newly formed group.


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Full-time Male Mentor Program Coordinator
Job Description
About Youth For Christ Winnipeg & Work Force
Youth For Christ Winnipeg is a team of passionate people, including staff, volunteers, and ministry partners. We are people with a common desire to see young people reach their full potential in every area of life. We are 4,000 donors, 95 staff, mobilizing 300 volunteers to work with more than 6,000 youth through a variety of environments.
Our passion is to combine healthy relationships with creative programs to help young people make good choices, establish a solid foundation for principled living and investigate Christian faith. We want to see young people reach their full redemptive potential.
YFC Winnipeg is a grassroots organization that specializes in meeting the needs of teenagers. The Winnipeg Chapter of Youth For Christ began in 1954 and over time has evolved and matured in its mandate to address the needs of the whole person, where discipleship/evangelism is the primary focus.
Work Force runs in partnership with Bethlehem Aboriginal Fellowship that is located in the heart of the community. All programs run out of this building at 294 Burrows Ave.
There are a number of different components to Work Force:
Summer Work Force – Youth work at odd jobs in the community with residents and businesses a few times a week. They learn such things as how to work with an employer, problem solving, how to do a good job etc. Much time is spent with the youth one-on-one when they are not working. The youth are paid minimum wage by Work Force and provide a valuable service to the community.
Infinity – Infinity is geared towards youth who are interested in learning more about God. We meet one evening a week and youth experience God in creative, interactive ways. There are large and small group activities, service opportunities and lots of fun.
Youth Group – This is a weekly fun night for youth who attended summer Work Force and their friends, ages 12-15. The teens get the opportunity to hang out in a healthy environment with volunteers who genuinely care for them. Activities include glow bowling, ice skating, and pizza night, etc.
Work Force Mentoring – Many youth attend different Work Force programs for a year and then don't come back. Mentoring and spending one-on-one time with these youth is a great way to keep them involved in Work Force as well as develop relationships with them. By journeying with these youth through the ups and downs of their lives, we are there for them over the long haul.
Job Studio – This program is for 16 to 20 year olds. Youth learn advanced employment skills that are an asset to being hired, such as resume writing, how to look for a job, handle an interview and deal with conflict etc. At the end of three months, mentors help youth to use their new skills to find jobs.
At Work Force we believe our youth have talents and abilities that can lead to meaningful lives. We teach, challenge and dare them to dream. We also teach, challenge and dare them to dream what life would be like with the living Jesus in their lives.
Job Description – Work Force Male Mentor Program Coordinator
Purpose: to fulfill the mission of Youth for Christ by ministering to youth utilizing volunteers, the local community and our partner church.
Skills required: strong relational & organizational skills, computer skills, initiative and leadership. Experience with at-risk youth preferred.
Character Qualities: a heart for evangelism, integrity, compassion, desire to learn and a growing relationship with the Lord Jesus.
Time and Vehicle Requirements: 25- 40 hrs/week, vehicle required
Direct Ministry:
• establish relationships with youth that are deep, consistent, caring for them holistically
• spend time with youth one-on-one, in small groups and interest groups i.e. sports, job search etc
• disciple youth who are seeking the Lord
• assist with other Work Force ministries
• Identify and disciple youth exhibiting leadership to assist in a ministry
• pray for youth on a regular basis and be open to opportunities to share the Lord Jesus with them
• spend time with families (parents/care givers) when it is appropriate to do so
• assist with the recruitment, training and development of volunteers for the various ministries
• be an encourager, resource, developer and problem solver with volunteers
• assist volunteers to raise money for their ministry when needed
• help build positive community contacts i.e. agencies, police, schools,
• become a familiar face with our partner church
• meet regularly with your supervisor
• complete weekly time sheet & ministry report
• keep regular contact with supporters through visits, letters etc
• create and maintain a budget for your ministry
• find funding for your program (when necessary)
• complete the National YFC Internship (training)
• pursue an active and growing relationship with the Lord Jesus
• Lead a balanced life
• Be involved in a local church community
Salary through Ministry Partner Development
The salary of this position, after being determined on a scale based on education and work-related experience, is funded through Ministry Partner Development, which is made possible in two ways: first, by donations made to Youth for Christ from family, friends, and acquaintances of a particular staff member, which enable Youth for Christ to care financially for that staff member; second, by the prayer of others. Ministry Partner Development is literally developing partnerships with others who will come alongside you, pray for you, and care for you. You'll be amazed by the people who will want to partner with you and stand behind you and the mission of YFC.
Also, Ministry Partner Development acquaints each staff person with a real need to trust God's provision. We have found that to begin in ministry by having to rely on the supply of our Heavenly Father, brings one face-to-face with the reality of faith. After all, faith is not a thought that surfaces in reflection or anticipation, but is that which occurs in the moment of action. To trust God for money can lead one into the habit of trusting Him for other spiritual essentials.
All successful candidates will receive training through YFC's national Ministry Partner Development resources.
How to ApplyHow to Apply By applying, applicants understand that Youth For Christ Winnipeg is a non-profit Christian organization with unique employment practices that focus on the Christian faith. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply by submitting a resume and cover letter, indicating the position and where they found the job posting to the Human Resources department at hr @ yfcwinnipeg.ca. Applicants should quote WF MENTOR in the subject line. The Human Resources department can be reached by phone at 204 669 4205 or by fax at 204 661 4838. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Applicants may be required to complete a pre-interview form. This will help give YFC an idea of who you are and how your previous work experience will contribute to your success in the position for which you applied. Upon completion of the form, Human Resources will review your application and pre-interview responses. If you are selected for an interview, you can expect a phone call or an e-mail from our Human Resources department. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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When the value of Rupee fall against Dollars. Companies raise the prices of their smartphones in the snap of finger's time. But when it comes back to normal or When the value of Rupee rises against the Dollar, Why does companies forget to lower the damn prices!?
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Google plus has messed up my comments (Updated)
I've been trying to reply to a comment on my YouTube channel and look what i get due to this all new comment system. Even after connecting my channel to Google plus ID it still won't allow me to comment. The most funny part is as you can see in the image above, I am not allowed to comment on my own channel. So, sorry my fellow commentors, if you does not see a reply from me, it's not my fault.
Update:It's working now, but i still can't reply to old comments because there's no reply button on them.


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Diabetic neuropathies are diagnosed by health care professionals based on symptoms and a physical exam. During a physical exam, the doctor will check your blood pressure, heart rate and perform a detailed neurological examination. In the neurological examination, functions such as muscle strength, reflexes and sensitivity to position changes, vibration, temperature, or light touch are checked. If needed some special tests may be done to determine the cause of your symptoms and suggest treatment.
Foot Exams: According to experts, anyone with diabetes should get a foot exam done each year by a doctor or by a foot specialist (podiatrist) to check for peripheral neuropathy. If you are diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy, frequent foot exams will be recommended. During the foot exam, the skin, muscles, bones, circulation and sensation of the feet are checked; your doctor may do a filament test. In this test, protective sensation or feeling in your feet is checked by touching the foot with a nylon monofilament present on a wand or by pricking the foot with a pin. If you cannot feel the pinprick or touch of the monofilament, it suggests that you have lost the protective sensation. This increases your risk of developing foot sores that may not heal properly. Your ability to feel temperature and vibration may also be assessed.
Nerve conduction studies or electromyography: This test is done to determine the type and extent of nerve damage. In this study, the transmission of electrical current through a nerve is assessed. When the test is being done, an image of the nerve impulse is formed on a screen as it transmits an electrical signal. If impulses seem slower or weaker than usual, it is suggestive of damage to the nerve. Your doctor can assess the condition of all the nerves in the arms and legs with this test. Electromyography checks the response of muscle to electrical signals transmitted by nearby nerves. The test is usually performed along with nerve conduction studies. In most people, these tests are not done to diagnose neuropathy.
Autonomic testing: The test assesses the function of autonomic nerves. Heart rate variability (change in heart rate) due to deep breathing, changes in blood pressure and posture may be checked to assess the function of autonomic nerves.
Ultrasound: This painless and non-invasive test uses high-frequency sound waves (which cannot be heard by human ears) to evaluate structures inside the body. The pattern of the echoes produced when the sound waves are reflected from the internal structure creates a picture called a sonogram. The radiologist can differentiate healthy tissues and abnormal pattern on this picture. Ultrasound of the bladder and other parts of the urinary tract can show if the bladder empties completely after urination or not.
Nerve biopsy: If needed, the doctor may take a sample of the nerve tissue for examination. This test is mostly done in research settings.
These are some tests that are done if your doctor suspects autonomic neuropathy. Apart from this, your doctor may refer you to a physician, who specializes in digestive disorders
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Sitting in a local restaurant recently (I better not say which one, but if you've ordered a chicken fried steak on a Wednesday, you probably know where I mean) and four young people came in. They were friendly and polite and well-groomed and all those things.
What I can't figure out is why they came there together. Even though they all sat at the same table, they rarely spoke to each other. Which made sense, as none of them were listening. The lady at the counter was calling out "Order 66" over and over until it came time to call out "Order 67". Finally, at about "Order 70", one of the four youths grumbled that they had skipped him and went to the counter to complain. While there, he went ahead and picked up orders 67, 68 & 69, which belonged to his friends—none of whom had heard their numbers called, either.
Were they hearing impaired? Not in the traditional sense. They had chosen to impair all their senses by voluntarily becoming engrossed in their phones. I honestly have no idea whether they were texting (likely), checking their Facebook pages, or playing a game. What they WERE doing was disengaging from both those around them and the world at large.
In staying "connected", they were—like many people today—actually becoming less connected. They were with three friends (I'm going to guess they would even call them "good friends", since they had gone out to lunch with them), but they weren't talking to them. Maybe they were texting each other, but if so they were missing out on at least 50% of what used to be called "conversation". Because it's more than words, it's gestures and inflection and so much more.
We're starting to see study after study showing that this is making us less connected as a people. We have more Facebook friends and LinkedIn contacts than we would have imagined, but spend little time personally interacting with any of these people (even on the phone, in actual conversation). Some of these studies indicate we're getting dumber, too.
What if there's a spiritual price being paid here, too?
Psalm 46:10 says, "Be still and know that I am God."
How long can you sit still without checking your phone, your email, your page or your tweets? Many people I know have the Bible on their phone—or iPad or other device—which is great. And maybe you even used your phone to look up Psalm 46 … and you read the whole thing … and then you looked up a commentary on it … and then, while there, you checked to see how the Rangers did last night … and … pretty soon, any insight gained from Psalm 46 disappeared under an avalanche of information.
Don't get me wrong: I am not saying phones, computers or pads are evil. They can be wonderful tools—even for Bible study and sharing the gospel. But if we reach a point where they have stopped enhancing our person-to person actions—and, more importantly, our person-to-God interactions—they have moved from tool to hindrance.
I need to lose some weight. So I'm trying to make myself cut down on my portion size with each meal. My wife did just that and—combined with lots of walking—lost 40+ pounds. I think I need to do the same for the "tech" in my life. Turn off the phone for a couple hours each day, ignore the computer … and fill that time with interacting with other people and with God. Soon, with both food and tech, I hope to have both back in their proper places—as helpful tools rather than distracting (and debilitating) encumbrances.
Hebrews 12:1, "For this reason, as we are circled by so great a cloud of witnesses, putting off every weight, and the sin into which we come so readily, let us keep on running in the way which is marked out for us."


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Koi Suwannagate is a worldwide renowned designer whose collections have been carried at Barneys New York, Nordstrom, Harvey Nichols and various exclusive boutiques in the U.S. and around the world.
Artistically inclined and imaginatively beautiful, Koi captures nature's fleeting beauty in her trademark hand-sculpted creations of multilayered luxurious fabrics. Creating an ethereal fantasy, she tempers delicate arty hand-embellishments with elegant real-world clothes. Her prolific three-dimensional designs not only accentuate feminine contours but they envelope the female body in flowing lines.
Born in Bangkok and living in Los Angeles, Koi Suwannagate launched her line in 2001. She made her New York Fashion Week debut in 2007 to high acclaim from fashion press and retailers. The same year, Vogue and The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) recognized her talent with a nomination for the prestigious Fashion Fund Award. Most recently, WWD Women's Wear Daily named Koi Suwannagate's S/S '09 collection one of The Top Ten Collections of the season.
Her collections have been featured in the pages of the world's leading fashion journals, including Vogue, W, Elle and Harper's Bazaar, and her garments have been seen on A-List celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey, Nicole Kidman, Demi Moore, Kirsten Dunst, Gwyneth Paltrow, Reese Witherspoon and Natalie Portman.
I was first introduced to Koi's collection in November of 2011 through my good friend Lisa Kieu and immediately fell in love with the cashmere dresses, tops and skirts that I tried on. Those that know me will understand that the reason I am obsessed with Koi's designs is because the creme de la creme fabrics she uses, the stitching and above all the amazing fit. It seemed like her collection was made to order for me but later I found out that many more women feel the same way as I do because the luxurious cashmere and expert stitching hide any imperfection in the body masterfully.
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Guilty plea for support of Tamil Tigers0
NEW YORK (July 2, 2013) — The U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of New York, reports that defendant Suresh Sriskandarajah, 32, pleaded guilty in federal court in Brooklyn, to conspiring to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), also known as the Tamil Tigers.
The crime was in connection with his attempt to procure sophisticated military technology, including submarine and warship design software and night vision equipment, for the LTTE. Sriskandarajah faces a maximum term of 15 years' imprisonment.
Six of Sriskandarajah's co-defendants were previously convicted of terrorism-related offenses in connection with their support for the LTTE.
Sriskandarajah's guilty plea was announced July 2 by Loretta E. Lynch, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York; George Venizelos, Assistant Director in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation, New York Field Office; Aaron T. Ford, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Newark Field Office; and Raymond W. Kelly, Commissioner of the New York City Police Department. The guilty plea was accepted by United States District Judge Raymond J. Dearie.
As detailed in court filings, between September 2004 and April 2006, Sriskandarajah and several co-conspirators assisted a principal LTTE procurement officer in researching and acquiring aviation equipment, submarine and warship design software, night vision equipment and communications technology.
Sriskandarajah used students as couriers to smuggle prohibited items into territory in Sri Lanka that was controlled by the LTTE at that time. Additionally, Sriskandarajah helped the LTTE launder its proceeds in the United States and elsewhere. Following his indictment in the Eastern District of New York, Sriskandarajah, who is a Canadian citizen, was extradited to the United States from Canada, arriving in 2012.
The LTTE was founded in 1976 and uses illegal methods to raise money, acquire weapons and technology, and publicize its cause of establishing an independent Tamil state in northern Sri Lanka. The LTTE began its armed conflict against the Sri Lankan government in 1983 and utilizes a guerrilla strategy that often includes acts of terrorism.
At its height, the LTTE controlled most of the northern and eastern coastal areas of Sri Lanka. Over the past 19 years, the LTTE has conducted approximately 200 suicide bombings, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of victims, and carried out numerous political assassinations, including the May 1991 assassination of former Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi; the 1993 assassination of the President of Sri Lanka Ranasinghe Premadasa, the July 1999 assassination of Neelan Thiruchelvam, a member of the Sri Lankan parliament; the June 2000 assassination of C.V. Goonaratne, the Sri Lankan Industry Minister; the August 2006 assassination of the Sri Lankan government's peace secretariat Ketheshwaran Loganathan; the January 2008 assassination of Sri Lankan Minister for Nation Building D.M. Dassanayake; and the April 2008 assassination of Sri Lankan Highways Minister Jeyaraj Fernandopulle. In May 2009, the LTTE's forces in Sri Lanka were defeated by the Sri Lankan government.
In 1997, the LTTE was designated by the U.S. State Department as a foreign terrorist organization, and the LTTE therefore may not legally raise money or procure equipment or materials in the United States.
"The defendant helped the LTTE, an organization that pioneered terrorist tactics and has killed numerous civilians in brutal terrorist attacks, obtain sophisticated military technology and equipment," stated United States Attorney Lynch. "Claiming to fight for freedom, the LTTE instead created a climate of fear and bloodshed, systematically assassinating those who stood in the way of their terrorist goals. We will continue to locate and prosecute those who fund and support terrorist organizations, wherever they reside." Ms. Lynch extended her grateful appreciation to the New York and Newark Field Offices of the FBI and the New York City Police Department.
The government's case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Alexander Solomon.
A Web site created by supporters of Suresh asserts that he is a model student and involved in the community. They claim that allegations of providing computer software to the Tamil Tigers in no way relates to weapons. They assert that the allegations dated prior to the banning of Tamil Tigers in Canada, but that U.S. authorities sought to have him extradited on the technicality that the e-mail computer server Suresh used was based in New York.


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The former Iranian Embassy in Bowdon has been left in a precarious state after it was targeted by arsonists. The abandoned building, on Charcoal Road, was set alight on Friday night at 11pm and the blaze caused two floors and the roof to collapse into the basement.
It is due to be viewed by the dangerous building inspector.
Fire raged at the site until well into Saturday and it was tackled by crews from four engines and an aerial platform.
Since closing around six years ago with many of the fixtures and fittings inside, the embassy has become a popular target for thieves and vandals.
But calls for it to be demolished have been foiled by its status as Iranian soil and its location in a conservation area..
Nigel Perkins, watch commander at Sale fire station, said: "At 9am on Saturday morning all the floors and roof had collapsed into the basement and were still burning so we had to flood the basement.
"It is now in a very dangerous state as there are high, unsupported walls. All dealings have to go through the embassy in London though.
"Many of the original fixtures and fittings were left so there was some fantastic fireplaces, ornate chimneys and a huge dove house on the roof but a lot of it has been robbed."


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Albert Einstein once quoted, "Politics is a pendulum whose swings between anarchy and tyranny are fuelled by perpetually rejuvenated illusions." Prakash Jha's Raajneeti is based on similar lines. Characters you've never seen before, anger you've never faced before, conspiracy you've never been a part of before and a film that you've never ever been a witness to before. Raajneeti is epic in all way. Politics is just a pitch on which these politicians will play a match which is fixed, a match which can still go either way and a match which is as predictable as it is unpredictable…and the only way you can win it is by losing it all. UK's Harrow Observer columnist and Bollywood Hungama's London correspondent Devansh Patel brings you Part 2 of this ongoing match called Raajneeti. Commentary by Prakash Jha.
Actually, I've enjoyed writing Raajneeti. I had this whole structure of Mahabharata available to me. It wasn't there in Apaharan, it wasn't there in Gangajal, etc. Here, we had to take a conscious decision of how much of the politics, drama; love had to be included in the film. I am always trying to make a bridge all the time when I write and direct my films. I keep my fiction within the realm of reality. We Indians have a culture of nautanki. It all began with theatre, folk, classical art, etc. We have been a bit loud in all aspects of art. Whether its songs, dance, dialogues, etc. We love that. To keep the writing within that framework, it still seems real and fictional.
Yes, the speech is the sword for all the politicians. All great politicians are remembered through their body language and their speech. Their talk is more powerful than their weapons. There are very few good speakers in our country. I've heard a lot of them in my real life. But it's not only the lingo; it's the way you connect with the public. The way you connect with the issues that they want you to deal with. I personally have been in several situations where I have spoken publically. Somebody like Lalu Yadav connects to the public in spite of people thinking that he isn't a great administrator. He is a damn good orator. Nitish Kumar too is a great orator. Each of the actors in Raajneeti have got one great speech which people will take back with them.
The speech is the sword for all the politicians
What will make this film interesting is the fact that the politicians you will see in Raajneeti aren't the ones clad in dhoti, kurta. They are more young, stylish, affluent and energetic. We have deliberately kept them as the young neta's in Raajneeti so that the people can associate with them.
Ranbir Kapoor
The best quality about Ranbir Kapoor is that he always gives you a feeling of security that he is secured. For him to do a film like Wake Up Sid, Rocket Singh and for him to suddenly decide to do a Raajneeti with a great ensemble cast was quite something. It takes guts man! Ranbir is so secured in any kind of atmosphere and that is what will keep him going far for a long time. Ranbir Kapoor will continue to succeed even in his failures.
Ranbir is so secured in any kind of atmosphere and that is what will keep him going far for a long time
Ajay Devgn
He will always be a part of all my films because he never comes with any baggage. That's great. In terms of looks, persona, achievements, etc, he comes as a simple guy who turns himself up into a strong performer and slips into any character you can think of. When you look at Ajay, you don't look at the actor, you look at the character. He is so economic in his acting. Wherever he is placed, he is so comfortable. A great human being, no promise but good in commitments.
Special screening for politicians?
I don't think the politicians are going to take any lessons from Raajneeti. They won't. They don't like to be talked about. But one thing is sure. They will enjoy the entertainment quotient of Raajneeti.
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We are looking for a nice home on the South Shore, between Hubbards (or just north of) and LaHave (or just south of)-preferably right on the water or with excellent water views prefer long term but will consider seasonal. (ocean, lake, river all fine). We would consider a home inside Mahone Bay or Lunenburg (without views or water access).
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It's limited for jobholders at the office to prefer the computer they toil on or the provisions they will utilize regularly. Love it or deny it, bosses & allowances whoop the shots on such matters. In today's technology, smartphones are a huge segment of the regular 9 to 5 working hours.
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First Public Jazz Event in the GDR (June 11, 1956)
In the 1950s, the jazz debate in East Germany shifted and became focused on the difference between "authentic" and "commercial" or "false" jazz. At first, jazz was fundamentally rejected by the GDR regime; starting in the mid-1950s, however, organizations such as the Free German Youth availed themselves of the authenticity argument in order to sanction jazz and to use it to attract new members. On July 11, 1956, the first public jazz event was held in the GDR in East Berlin; in addition to East German citizens, musicians and guests from the West also took part. The official caption by the GDR news agency ADN reads: "The discussion about jazz, the true and the false, has ruffled feathers in the democratic press and in youth forums. In order to clarify contentious issues, the group Jazz Berlin has organized a jazz evening on July 11, 1956, in the Culture Hall of the Ministry for Post and Telecommunications in Berlin. Jazz lovers from the democratic sector and from West Berlin were among the performers and listeners at this event. In the picture: saxophones sound off in jazz rhythms. Benny Mämpel (right) and Horst Deutschendorf with their tenor saxophones."
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(Reuters) - Anglo-Australian miner Rio Tinto Ltd (RIO.AX) said on Monday it expects capital expenditure of less than $4.5 billion in 2017 down from an earlier forecast of $5 billion, as it focuses on delivering better returns to shareholders.
Rio maintained its capital spending forecast for 2018 at around $5.5 billion.
The company also said that it will deliver additional free cash flow of $1.5 billion a year from 2021, following on from its drive to boost free cash flow by $5 billion over 2017 to 2021.
"Our Group target of $1.5 billion of annual additional free cash flow from 2021 will ensure we can continue to lead the pack in delivering superior cash returns to our shareholders," Chief Executive Jean-Sébastien Jacques told an investment seminar.
The miner added that it expects to ship 330 million to 340 million tonnes of iron ore from its Pilbara operations in 2018, slightly ahead of its forecast of 330 million tonnes for this year.
Shares of Rio Tinto rose 1.6 percent in early trade compared with a 0.1 percent gain in the benchmark index .
Reporting By Shashwat Pradhan in Bengaluru; editing by Richard Pullin


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1-hour Canoe Tasters – £5:00 per person Monday 28th May: Loch Lomond Shores, Balloch. To encourage everyone to come out and play on Bank Holiday Monday, we are offering heavily discounted canoe taster sessions in conjunction with Loch Lomond Shores. Our canoe taster sessions will consist of a quick safety brief and some basic paddling


text: I've been away from the computer for a few days, and I completely missed the ruling by the appellate court in the Microsoft case. I'm sure Microsoft is glad that they're not going to be broken up, but it doesn't seem to me that anyone believed that remedy would be upheld either. There was also a very good chance that the court would dump Judge Jackson's entire ruling — they did not. In fact, they held that Microsoft was, in fact, guilty of many of the things that everyone who pays attention knows they are guilty of. What happens next remains to be seen, obviously, but I feel good knowing that even the conservative appellate court agrees that Microsoft broke the law.


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Recently, a Reddit post revealed that Microsoft is not encrypting the WinRT based universal apps in Windows Phone Store. This allows anyone to download Appx packages from the internet and use it to develop their own apps. Also, they can publish it as apps in Windows Phone Store leading to piracy.
During Windows Phone 7 days, the same issue happened with Silverlight based XAP apps. Microsoft fixed it by encrypting the XAP packages in Windows Phone Store. I wonder why Microsoft has dropped this policy of encrypting Appx packages similar to XAP packages. As a temporary solution, developers can use .NET Obfuscator to obfuscate their code.
Read more about it here.
Source: Reddit


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