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In this life, there are certain things you imagine you understand but realize you know nothing once you actually come face to face with the situation. Marriage is one of these things. Once you say 'I Do' everything changes from that point on. If you are a married couple, you will totally get this. Here are The Blind Side List Of The 10 things only married couples will understand.
1. The food is only good if your wife prepared it
There are no ifs or buts about this. Once a man is married, they slowly learn that whatever the wife prepares is good and must be eaten. If you doubt this notion, try and come home full when your wife has labored in the kitchen to make food. You will simply never hear the end of it. Worst case scenario, you will sleep on the couch until you learn your manners. Also, remember to only compliment another woman's cooking with consent from your wife.
Otherwise, it may sound as though you're trying to say that the other woman can cook better than your wife. While this may sound dictatorial, it is mostly just about showing support to your spouse. Women just want to be appreciated, and one of the ways the husband can show support is by ensuring you understand her need for you to enjoy and appreciate her effort in the kitchen.
2. Doing things alone sucks
Most single people will disagree with this notion. This is because, when you are single, you are not answerable to anyone. You can go anywhere and do anything without having someone breathing down your neck. As fun as this may sound, doing things alone can be lonely. Most married people say that they only realized this when they got married. When you have been married for a while you get used to doing things alongside your favorite person, your soul mate.
While you may argue a lot with your partner, then not being there just sucks. You will find yourself thinking about them whenever you want to share something with someone or enjoy a moment. This explains why most married couples are always together in malls or restaurants. There is something special about sharing every waking moment with your significant other. I suppose Luther Vandross was right when he sang 'think about you'.
3. Nothing is yours anymore
Remember how you had things you would term as just yours before you got married? Once you are married this changes. In marriage, what used to be 'mine' becomes 'ours'. From things as simple as your clothes to money and other things, you learn to share with your spouse. With time you learn to be in each other's lives and learn that everything should be about your marriage and spouse.
Everything belongs to the both of you. Sharing is believed to be one of the most important things that hold marriages together. This is because to create a co-dependency amongst the couple. It also means that the couple takes interest in each other's life. Couples that share everything are happier and more comfortable around each other as opposed to coupled with boundaries. Sharing is a way to create a bond since you feel free and more connected to this person.
4. You learn to enjoy every moment of the marriage, even the ups and down
Single people will probably oppose this point. However, marriage is not necessarily a bad thing to be in. When you're married it means that you have someone who will be there for you every day. While marriage is not always good times and happy endings, as long as you're focused on making it work, you will learn to enjoy every moment of it. Most people imagine that marriage involves each one giving their best every day. However, this is not the case. There are days when your spouse will not be in their best form and the other one will be expected to hold things together.
You support your spouse when they are going through a rough patch. You will need to be there through their best days and also their worst days. Marriage is about supporting each other even in times when you feel as though you're giving too much and getting nothing in return. You view arguments and misunderstandings as a way for your relationship to grow and for you to learn. Once married, you learn to be 100 percent real and comfortable with each other. Your spouse becomes your best friend. If you have someone who understands and shares the same ideals you will hardly ever have a dull moment in your marriage.
The stresses of life can really get your down but having your spouse on your team can help you to get through. In time you will look back at the things you got through and sometimes laugh at some of those times because now you realize it was never that serious. Having someone to share these moments with is everything and you only realize it when you are married.
5. Toilet seat struggles
When you are single and living alone, having male friends visit leaves you frustrated every time they use your toilet. Well, when you are married, it only gets worse. You will sit straight in the bowl a few times because your husband will forget to put the toilet seat down. Just pray that at least he is not messy. Any married woman will tell you that this is a fight that does not end when married.
You learn to live with it and actually put the seat down yourself whenever you need to use the toilet. You husband will promise to change, but in essence, it never really happens. In some instances, this is an issue that has led to divorce. There are numerous explanations for why men forget to put down the toilet seat. If you value your marriage more than you do a toilet seat, you will learn to compromise on this issue.
6. You enjoy shopping for someone else
Women will probably understand this point more because generally, they love shopping. When you love shopping for yourself, you will definitely enjoy shopping for someone else. Especially if your husband has no sense of fashion and you are trying to bring him up to speed fashion-wise. For men, it is a different ball game. Generally, men do not understand the fascination women have with shopping malls. But when you're married, you develop this habit of getting your wife something nice every so often.
As hard as this may sound it actually happens. When married, you find pleasure in doing things for your significant other and one of these things is shopping. Your spouse is the one person who sees you more often than anyone else. Regardless of how you imagine you look, they think you're the best thing since sliced bread. Therefore, they are best placed to advice you on what's hot on your and what isn't.
Your spouse will love shopping for you, spend time in the shopping mall and not complain at all. For most single men, this seems surreal but once you meet her you will understand. When married, you learn a lot about each other, personality wise and preferences. This makes it very easy for you to shop for each other.
7. Developing your own language
How many times have couples laughed at a joke only they get? It is probably more times than you can count. Once married, you get to develop this bond with your spouse that only the two of you understand. You learn each other's body language, ways of thinking and other things that another person wouldn't necessarily know. Since you spend a lot of time around each other you eventually learn to read each other's expressions and even mind. Inside jokes become a norm for married couples.
Some couples even have code words they use when they are trying to communicate when around other people. Therefore, the next time you find a married couple talking and realize you do not understand what they are on about it is probably because only the two of them can understand each other. With time, you develop telepathy. You can tell that your spouse is having a rough day without having to call them. Also, sometimes, you find that you know what they were going to say before they said it.
8. Bigger blankets are a plus
If you are a fan of Judge Judy, you probably understand how something petty can lead to a divorce. In some divorce cases, the fact that the couple fights every night over a blanket has been amongst the reasons to want to divorce. Couples wrestle for blanket dominance every night and it can easily get out of hand. Therefore, buying a larger blanket is advisable for a healthy relationship.
When you are single, the size of a blanket is never really a source of concern since only one person will be using it. When you are married, picking bigger blankets can resolve all the issues in your bedroom. There will always be one of you who hogs on the blanket at night. If you came home after having a bad day, this can really get on your nerves. As silly as this may sound, getting bigger blankets is always a good idea.
9. Their workplace becomes yours too
If you and your spouse work it is normal for you to want to share as much as you can about your individual places of work. Since you are the person they get to see most, it is normal for your spouse to tell you everything that happens at work every day. If you think handling drama from your workplace is more than enough, marriage feels likes you're working in two places at the same time. Once you're married, you will learn everything about your spouse's place of work.
You will know about the co-workers, favorite bosses, bad bosses, latest gossip and even when someone gets fired. Even so, this is very understandable because who else is your spouse supposed to talk to about their place of work. When you go to visit her at work, it often feels like you're visiting your old place of work because you know everyone and everything that goes on in there.
10. Marriage is about tolerance
Once you get married, you get to see your spouse in a new light. Everything they used to do in their homes when single will continue to happen when you're married. There are things you will conflict over. You will quickly realize that your spouse is not as keen on some things are you are. It is up to you to appreciate that this is the kind of person you settle for and not try to change them. Instead, learn to compromise. If you prefer it if they clean up after themselves, then let them know or learn to clean up after them.
You also need to learn to tolerate some habits your spouse might have. Habits take a while to build and thus just because they got married won't magically make the habits go away. Therefore, ask them to change and learn to tolerate some things just as you would like them to tolerate some of the things you do. Sometimes you may need to accept more than you bargained for. The idea that marriage is 50/50 is a myth. It is not possible to spend time calculating how much you have given in your marriage and whether or not you're getting your fair share back.
There will be days you will be expected to give more to make up for the little your spouse is giving and vice versa. Anyone who has a successful marriage will tell you that most of it is about compromise and giving your best even on days when it feels as though your spouse is giving you a raw deal. There will be days you will give them a raw deal too and they will have no choice but to step up.


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During the Summer of 1950, Chicago independent label Premium signed vocalist-organist Sarah McLawler. She was born in Louisville and grew up in Chicago. She studied keyboards and music theory at Fisk University, and soon began working clubs in the Chicago area in the late 1940s. She headed an all female combo which included McLawler on piano, Lula Roberts on sax, Vi Wilson on bass, and Hetty Roberts on drums. Her first release for Premium in the Summer of 1950 was #857 - "My Whole Life Through" and "Your Key Won't Fit My Door".
In October of 1951, A & R man Henry Glover signs Sarah McLawler to King Records in Cincinnati. In December Chess Records purchases six masters from Premium Records in Chicago featuring McLawler. In January of 1952 King records releases #4495 - "I Can't Stop Loving You" and "I Gotta Have You". Soon after Sarah disbanded her combo and went out as a single artist and landed a spot as a vocalist with the Lucky Millinder Orchestra, After a short stint with Millinder, McLawler reforms an all female combo. McLawler's instrumental group, the Syncoettes are featured on the record and spend some time as the house band at Chicago's Club Savoy. The next King release is #4513 - "I Need You Now" and "Love Sweet Love". In late August Sarah is a good draw for personal appearances at the Cotton Club, Cinncinati's top R & B nightclub. King's next offering is #4561 out in September pairing "Romance In The Dark" and "I'm Just Another One In Love With You".
In mid 1953, Sarah leaves King Records and is signed to Brunswick. She is joined by her childhood friend Gayle Brown for the Brunswick release "Gone Are The Days". In June, Sarah and her trio are on stage for a week at New York's Apollo Theater. In May Brunswick releases #84009 - "I'm Tired Of Crying Over You" and "Foolin' Myself". This is followed the next month by #84014 - "Let's Get The Party Rockin'" and "Blue Room" recorded with Georgie Auld and his band. In early July Sarah plays a week at Washington D.C.'s Howard Theater. Not much is heard from McLawler until the following April when she begins a long association with violinist Richard Otto. Brunswick #84026 contains "Somehow" and "You're Gone". Other records for Brunswick include "Body And Soul" and "Yesterday". The Capitol Lounge is the last remaining R & B room in the Chicago Loop. In May of 1954 that room calls it a day and Sarah has the distinction of being the last musical attraction to perform at that room. In October Sarah plays a number of club dates in New York's Harlem.
From that time on for a number of years, Sarah was part of a unique trio of organ, violin, and drums. The violinist was Otto whom she eventually married, and the drummer was Tommy Hunter. They recorded a number of singles including "Relax Miss Frisky", "Flamingo", "Canadian Sunset", and "At The Break Of Day", and albums for the Vee-Jay label, the most successful being the "We Give You Love". A followup LP was recorded under the title "We Give You Swing". The McLawler - Otto trio closed out 1959 with a tour through the Midwest with Ray Charles ending up with a holiday week at Chicago's Regal Theater. A single on the Oldies 45 label survives from that era. It is #88 : "Babe In The Woods" which was originally on Vee-Jay. Many years later in the mid 70s, I met Sarah who was playing a ski lodge in Vermont (quite a departure from the venues of the 50s !) and she was truly amazed that anyone remembered her records with Richard Otto now that she was a typically jump-rock-jazz organ trio (a la Dorothy Donegan, Shirley Scott, etc.). She remained a wonderful performer, and a part of the R & B legacy that started it all.
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Books to the Rescue!
Strong City Baltimore (EIN # 52-0897806) provides essential administrative and financial support to projects all over the city through fiscal sponsorship, including Books to the Rescue! Fiscal sponsorship provides the ability for those projects to receive tax-deductible donations through our 501(c)(3) tax exempt status.
Books to the Rescue! places fund and educational books and toys in police cruisers and other emergency vehicles. Officers will use these books and toys to give to children in crisis.


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Gov. Phil Murphy reaffirmed his commitment to raising New Jersey's minimum wage to $15 an hour and implementing a statewide paid sick leave program at a roundtable discussion Monday at Passaic City Hall.
Murphy said he considered minimum wage and paid sick leave "twinned realities," and dedicated his comments to addressing criticisms of the policies.
"Contrary to some myths that are repeated often, [minimum wage] isn't just a teenager phenomenon," Murphy said, adding that 80 to 90 percent of citizens affected by a minimum wage increase are over the age of 20 and disproportionately women.
"We could really use $15 an hour. I came back [to] New Jersey from elsewhere and I was unemployed or underemployed for seven years," said Natalie Hoffman, a library assistant at Rutherford Public Library who attended the roundtable. "If I didn't have family I would be on the street."
Business leaders recently voiced concern over Murphy's progressive economic agenda. The New Jersey Business & Industry Association recently polled its members about the potential hike and reported a majority of employers said they would cut hours or benefits to compensate.
"My fear is that we're going to just look at annual rate of pay per hour without a discussion on total compensation," NJBIA President and CEO Michele Siekerka told NJBIZ earlier this month.
Siekerka said her organization had "room to have a discussion" on minimum wage and recently outlined ways to make a minimum wage raise possible as long as there were "economic off-ramps" in the event the economy does not get better.
Murphy comments today addressed some of these concerns.
"The notion of a sticker shocker — going from $8.60 on Monday to $15 on Tuesday, we accept that is not realistic," Murphy said.
If successful, New Jersey would join California, New York City (for employers of 11 or more) and the District of Columbia to commit to a $15-an-hour minimum wage.


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Look, I'm sure some in the Liberal camp are quite ecstatic about "their" man returning to the spotlight, in terms of nostalgia and camp affections. I have no qualms with former heavyweights "quietly" working ridings, as Mr. Martin has been doing, in that case a net asset. HOWEVER, when you have a leader who already struggles with carving his own identity, I'm not sure how having two more days of headline distraction helps the cause. Throw in a little know fact apparently- Canadians don't SHARE the nostalgia- and I'm more perplexed. The optics are incredible really, there is Mr. Ignatieff traveling with the man who already lost to Mr. Harper, the man Canadians voted for to replace him. No one will ever convince me of the strategic upside in having Ignatieff on stage, in high profile fashion, in a way that reminds everyone of 2006.
As for Chretien, the press LOVE him, so the Liberals will get attention. Trouble is, Ignatieff will play supporting role, as reporters search for the Chretien one liner. Maybe a strong appearance bruises Harper, but it also doesn't particularly help Ignatieff's stature either, as he plays second fiddle, while the days of this campaign disappear. I'd add as well, while the press may have fond memories of our colourful leader, Canadians, I'm not so sure. Hey everyone, remember sponsorship! There is little net upside that I can fathom, and believe me, I've spent the last day trying to see the rationale.
Unfortunately, this move strikes me as a bit of desperation move, or more correctly I predict coverage comes with that frame intertwined with the former PM angle. Again, looking to the glorious and distant past for present inspiration, I've said it forever, it's a loser every time, and it's proven so every time. Dion did it, again, who did that motivate, Liberals, Liberals, the only one's with any affection stayed home in droves! Been there, done that, how many times do the Liberals have to make this mistake before they realize it doesn't work, it doesn't move votes, if anything it only distracts from your NEW shiny red book, with the NEW promises, unrelated to the past which nobody longs for. Every time I touch this subject, my fellow Liberals get angry, because THEY have a connection, it is their identity, their proud past, their party lineage. Trouble is, it isn't about US, it's about the electorate, and I will assure you, they feel very differently. Add in Ignatieff needing to make the headlines, the blast from the past, never delivers what is required for him and today's Liberal brand. As always, just my opinion and self censoring is for conservatives anyhow….
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text: The last day of December. Another year gone by. People always say that time goes by so fast, but for me, this month seemed to last forever. When I just started my Happiness Project, I experienced the same – August seemed twice as long as usual. It was because instead of sitting around all day,…Read More


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Ever Art Wood makes an impression in Central Geelong
Standing prominently on the corner of Moorabool Street, this impressive retail and office space makes a mark on the Geelong town centre.
This newly refurbished retail and office building in Geelong was designed by Four18 Architecture. The most striking feature of the building is the large LED display which wraps around the corner of the structure, beautifully housed by Ever Art Wood® timber-look finish battens.
This installation features Mizotsuki bolt fix cladding in Kuri Masame, with each batten attached using concealed fixtures and cut to exacting dimension in Japan.
The ground floor features 1x2 metre Art Board panel cladding. Custom blue battens run along the awning of the Bendigo Bank branch in Central Geelong, reminiscent of a radio equaliser, a nod to the current tenants broadcasting roots.
Covet concrete tiles finish off the lobby, complimenting the modern exterior.
Special mention to the talented installation teams from City To Coast Stainless who installed the battens and Alclad Architectural who installed the cladding.
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This was sent to me by one of our members and I thought you may like to watch this old car run.
SCT Dallas did not disappoint with the old school muscle this year! Not only did this 1953 Belair THROW DOWN, but it does so in sleeper status. Besides the intercooler out front, the old green color with the patina on top along with the old smoothie wheels, this car is very unsuspecting. It was a blast to watch this thing not only take down TWO Hellcats, but an R35 GTR as well! The cherry on top to this video was a race between the Belair and an old Hemi Cuda that just happened to be one of the closest races we have filmed! Cannot wait to see this car later this year!


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Effia and Esi are born into different villages in eighteenth-century Ghana. Effia is married off to an Englishman and lives in comfort in the palatial rooms of Cape Coast Castle. Unbeknownst to Effia, her sister, Esi, is imprisoned beneath her in the castle's dungeons, sold with thousands of others into the Gold Coast's booming slave trade, and shipped off to America, where her children and grandchildren will be raised in slavery. One thread ofHomegoingfollows Effia's descendants through centuries of warfare in Ghana, as the Fante and Asante nations wrestle with the slave trade and British colonization. The other thread follows Esi and her children into America. From the plantations of the South to the Civil War and the Great Migration, from the coal mines of Pratt City, Alabama, to the jazz clubs and dope houses of twentieth-century Harlem, right up through the present day,Homegoingmakes history visceral, and captures, with singular and stunning immediacy, how the memory of captivity came to be inscribed in the soul of a nation.
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Hey people!Wassup?Was poppin'?Welcome to this week's blog post!
I decided that this week, I am going to do a quick recap of my personal favourites that have hit the trend board since the beginning of time and that's not all guys,I have also taken the liberty to give information on where and how to find most of the items from this Fashion Trends' list because I myself, do not have some of the things on here and I'm sure most people are in the same boat!
African Print Clothing
I looove me some African Print.Who doesn't?From classy dresses to jumpsuits and to fine-looking bikinis, I say African Print is here to stay or slay, whatever tickles your fancy:-). Nairobi Textile Centre is a great place to start for anyone looking for African Print and better yet, there are many tailors there (in case you don't have a specific one)!Go and check it out for those who don't know it already and you can click the link above for directions.Trust me, you won't be disappointed!
Button down dress
One of my favourite trends is the old school button-down.It could be a skirt or a dress or a shirt but the fact that it has buttons, the bold buttons, that make me feel kind of vintagey in a sense.My go-to sources for button-downs are; my first love , thrift shopping or you could also try going to Kilimall International and Jumia Online Kenya or Jumia International( present also in Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Morocco and Egypt.)
Chokers are hands down one of the most popular trends right now and it is easy to see why.They are gorgeous and can be worn to any occasion.From punk chokers to elegant and chic choker neckpieces, these accessories are a must-have in every girl's closet or jewellery box.I buy ALL (and by 'ALL' here I mean 80%) my accessories from the stalls on Dubois Road in Nairobi.They have every single design of chokers that there are, it simply is amazing!The directions are in the link guys.For those who live outside Nairobi and outside Kenya, another great place to go would be Jumia Online or Kilimall International to get great deals on chokers!
Duster Coats
Yet another beautiful trend that no one can afford to hate.They are comfortable, yet stylish & chic and I love them!Find some amazing duster coats at Jumia Online Store , Kilimall International or you can also try your luck at thrift shopping.
Ear cuffs
I started loving ear cuffs this year actually and now I just can't stop wearing the pair I have.I think they look so cool if worn correctly that is.I got mine from the stalls on Dubois Road in Nairobi though you can also try at Jumia International .
Golden Nails
Everybody likes to shine once in a while and gold is a colour that cannot EVER steer you wrong as it works with every single shade on this planet.Since I cannot tell you where to buy gel or nail polish (I feel like everybody has their favourite go-to place), how about I share with you how you can make your gel nails or regular nail polish last longer?
Headscarf Trend
This is my favourite trend and I will be doing this even when I'm old.I think the thing that I love most about donning a headscarf is that it makes you look extremely unique but still sophisticated.Personally, I have a million and one headscarves and I am glad to inform you, as would be many of you fashionistas, that you can find these things anywhere and everywhere: on the streets, in shops, Gikomba au Mitumba(these are thrift shops or stalls in Kenya). So , the only advice I can give on headscarves is how to tie them and still look good and stylish!Check out KilahMazing's youtube page on 4 super-easy ways to tie a headscarf despite the length of your hair!
Inked Clothing
Colourful and inked t-shirts have become a thing nowadays.I don't even like t-shirts but somehow they caught my heart and never let it go(though I'm yet to get one).However, if you feel like you do not want to buy new colourful t-shirts, you can try doing it yourself!Check out this video by Sara King on DIY LIFE HACKS ON OLD CLOTHES on how you can ink your own plain t-shirt colourful one in a couple of seconds!
Jersey Shirt
Few people have embraced this trend, the way I have seen it.My guess is either guys don't like the idea of having another person's name on their shirt(I know that's a SERIOUS problem for me) or they simply cannot find them.For the latter group, I completely understand , they are hard to find.The ones I have seen here in Nairobi are only the second-hand ones (which happen to be in pristine condition btw) at our beloved Globe roundabout in Nairobi.For those who have issues with the names, like myself, you could try wearing the plain ones which I have also seen around Globe or better yet go and get one custom made just for you.
I don't even think I know anyone who doesn't own one or wouldn't want to own one, so I don't think I'll even tell you where to find them (Jumia Online, Globe roundabout, thrift shops all over Kenya).However, I would also like represent the special girls out there who feel like all kimonos nowadays look the same and they absolutely HATE the idea of buying something that you'll see 10 other girls wear.However, that doesn't mean you give up on this very efficient, comfortable yet beautiful trend.You can make your own!!!Just go to your tailor with some material or an old kimono to spruce it up and voila!
Leather jacket
I won't even oversauce this!Just one thing though: THIS WILL NEVER GET OLD, NOT NOW NOT EVER(drops mic and walks off to somewhere).Oh, and they are all over!!
Monochrome outfits
You have to agree that everytime you see someone wearing a monochrome outfit , you get jealous.It's not a bad kind of jealousy.No, no. It's the she-looks-so-good kind of jealousy.We are not breaking any commandments here!Anywho, this outfit alone with no accessories is a statement on its own and extremely flattering.Try it out if you haven't.
Nude accessories
I'm not even going to explain this!Ladies!
Off-shoulder trend
I'm sure you wouldn't mind if I directed you ladies on how to make your own DIY off-the-shoulder top with the Sorry Girls on their Youtube channel!
Pencil Skirt
Fashion Rule NO. Infinity (∞), Never ignore outfits that flatter your figure!For example, PENCIL SKIRTS!Most girls I know are very comfortable with wearing pencil skirts.I also know that there are some out there who don't like them because they think that they have no figure to flatter.No pressure over here but everyone has a figure to flatter, you just have to know how to flatter your figure in a way that suits you specified needs.You really don't have to wear pencil skirts the way other people wear them just to lookgood.
Quilted pieces
Quilted, in my book, has 2 meanings :
- Two fabrics brought together to make a thicker fabric and sewn together by hand or,
- two different designs of fabric or print is sewn together or,
- even both of these together!
I'm sure many of you have seen such bags, shoes and clothes that have been quilted and in my opinion, such pieces are just lovely(yes, even pajamas).
Rhinestone-studded clothing
Girls love shiny things, most definitely.Therefore, you can imagine how beloved this trend is!It combines fashion with shiny things!
Statement jewellery
Everyone likes being unique and this is exactly the purpose of this trend.Statement jewellery lets the world know that even when you still love popular trends in fashion, you are not afraid to show yourself and flaunt your own creativity and uniqueness.
Thigh-high slit trend
Chic and elegant is gonna be your new name the day you decide to try this.Especially to nighttime events and gatherings.
And remember, your tailor is your friend…
Underwear with no panty line
No one likes panty lines under any circumstances.Click here to read on how to banish your panty lines without going commando because this is not a No. 1 option for most.It is quite uncomfortable to go commando for a whole day, evertythingespecially on a hot day!!
Can be everything and anything and goes with every single occasion.How long can you live without a vest?Try throwing them out, then you'll realise how much you love them.(im not being evil btw)
I think this goes for everyone when I say that one can NEVER underestimate the power of wearing a watch.
XX lace-up tops
I love lace-up tops!!!LOVE LOVE LOVE!However, if you are like me,im sure you have seen that these are not easily found and if they are, they all look the same.Find out how you can make your own XX lace-up tops on Kallie Kaiser's youtube channel! Have fun!I know I will!
Yoked garments
If you have a small flat tummy then this part ain't for you sweetheart!Just joking…hahaYoked skirts are a new love for me.Apart from making you look like an hourglass(yaaaaas!), these kind of skirts refine your look BY FAR and make you look well put together.This is a must try in my opinion!
If you don't like zippers on your clothing, I would encourage you to get out of your comfort zone because you do not know what you're missing!!I am not talking about zipper at the front of your trousers or the side of your dress or the back of your skirt.I'm talking about the big bold zippers that are meant to add funk to your outfit for example at the front of your skirt(from bottom to top) or the ones on leather jackets that aren't really.Amazing!
Heeeeh!!That was one loong post!I really feel like it was helpful to many of you though.That's all for this week guys, see you next week!
Like it, if you loved it.Share it, pin it, tweet it or comment down below!You can also email me or DM me on Instagram or Twitter and you can tell me what you would love to read about or what you may need some advice on!
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Hope everyone did have a good time wherever and however you saw in the New Year.
It certainly has been a while since I did a post. My dear Mum is having a few health issues. The medical teams etc are working on giving her a reasonable quality of living. My 'MA' will be 81 years young on the 7th Jan. She lives about 4 hours drive away....and I will travelling every other weekend to see her, starting tomorrow.
Keep well.....I'll be back!
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How To Make Your Ex Boyfriend Jealous - Getting Him Back
So he dumped you... and you want him to suffer. You're looking for some way - any way really - to "get back" at your boyfriend for this type of rejection.
At the same time however, take an honest look at what you really want. Because if what you want is to win your boyfriend BACK? Taking revenge is never really a good idea.
That said, making your ex jealous is not entirely off limits. At times, it can actually help win back your boyfriend. The only problem with creating jealousy within your ex's mind is that you have to know exactly when, and exactly how to do it.
Sparking jealousy is certainly one of the fastest ways to get an ex boyfriend's attention after the breakup. And the best time to do this? Right after you break up, when your ex is really keeping an eye on you.
Oh sure, you might think he's done with your relationship and has moved on to greener pastures, but your ex is actually keeping tabs on how you handle the end of your relationship. He wants to see you depressed that you're no longer with him: it shows him he's still loved, and gives him that ego boost he's looking for.
There are a lot of ways to breed jealousy from within your ex-boyfriend's mind. But before you do, you should be warned that this course of action can sometimes be dangerous. Using jealousy as a tool to pry your way back into a relationship that your ex really doesn't want is only going to lead to a second break up. You can't wield it like a sword, swinging around without damaging any future relationship you might have with him. Remember, your ultimate goal is to get your ex boyfriend back... not hurt him so badly he can't forgive or forget what you did.
Making your ex want you back is the one big key to getting back together. Making your exboyfriend jealous can speed this process along, but you need to use caution. The following techniques can be used to plant seeds of jealousy, but keep in mind that you don't want to play any major games with your ex. Mind games, head games, or any kind of manipulation of your ex's emotions will cause resentment that you'll have to deal with later on.
Ditching Your Breakup as Quickly and Effortlessly as Possible
This first technique is actually the best. It involves stepping over your break up as if it never occured, and moving on with your life immediately. Right after your ex breaks up with you, don't fight him on it. In fact, agree with him and walk away smiling. When your exboyfriend wakes up the next day and sees you laughing, smiling, and having a great time with friends, he's going to wonder how you could get over the break up so quickly. Really go full-out here, and actually put your ex out of your head. The more fun you have, and the more visual it is, the more will get back to him. Your ex may even call or try to contact you. Don't answer. Similarly, don't email, text, or call your ex. Toss your phone over your shoulder and party as if you've been freed from prison.
This method, if done right, will blow your exboyfriend completely away. Your reaction will be the complete opposite of what he expected: instead of sitting home in tears, you're out with friends having a fantastic time. More importantly, a fantastic time without him. Seeing this will immediately make your ex jealous. Not only that, but he'll actually start questioning his decision to break up with you. Maybe you're better than he thought you were? Maybe he needed you a lot more than you needed him? By taking control of your break up you've turned the tables on him, reversing the entire scenario in his eyes. And as you continue to go out and have fun, without having to answer to your exboyfriend about anything you're doing? He's going to go out of his mind with jealousy.
Hanging Out With Groups and Groups of Friends
Going out with your girlfriends is definitely a good way to get over a break up, but it's not going to do the job of making your boyfriend jealous. But turn those girlfriends into a group of guys and girls? That type of scenario will play out lots of different ways in your ex-boyfriend's head.
Most men know the deal: groups of people involving both sexes invariably turn into some people hooking up with others. Your ex will wonder who you're going to meet, or worse, who's going to try and meet you. This will bother him a lot more than he thinks it will, and seeing or hearing about it is going to drive your exboyfriend nuts.
Gathering together and going out with a large group of friends is a great way of getting your ex's immediately attention. Try to accomplish it in a way that will eventually get back to your exboyfriend. This might requiring including some mutual friends (between you and him), so be on your best behavior if this is the case.
Remember: you want to win back your boyfriend, and you want him to love you again. Doing something you might regret could drive a wedge between you, causing any future relationship you'd build together to come crumbling down.
Dating Someone Else To Make Your Ex Boyfriend Jealous
This third method is the most dangerous, but it's also going to cause the most jealousy. Your ex has broken up with you, meaning you're free to see and date whomever you like. That's all well and good, and he can't do or say anything to stop you (and don't let him guilt you into not seeing anyone else during the break up, either!) However, you also don't want to push your ex past the point of jealousy to a situation where he doesn't even want you anymore. This means you can talk, flirt, and have fun with other guys - but you can't really start dating them unless you're prepared for the aftermath. Although it doesn't seem fair, your ex might not want you back if you started another relationship. This is the way some guys are, so be prepared for that.
All other things considered, there's nothing wrong with letting your ex see that he suddenly has some competition. Seeing someone else will always get your exboyfriend's immediate attention. He'll be jealous of anything you do with this new guy, even though he broke up with you.
Seeing an exgirlfriend move on before you yourself get the chance to move on is every guy's worst nightmare. He's much rather you hung around the house mourning the end of your relationship until he finds another girl to date. Instead, you're showing him the opposite scenario. He'll go out of his mind because he's not allowed to control you or tell you what you can and cannot do... but as your boyfriend (even though he's your ex-boyfriend) he'll want to. So if there's any love left in his heart, dating or seeing another guy be a good way to make him realize it.
Do NOT attempt to date your ex's friends. This is always a bad move. Your ex will resent you for driving a wedge between him and whatever friend you're seeing, and he'll pile on whatever additional anger he has at his friend's betrayal. And hey, didn't you want to get your exboyfriend back? So what happens when you do get him... and he still stays friends with this guy? Now all three of you are in a very awkward position that can't ever be fixed. Avoiding it from the beginning is the only way to make it right.
The Magic of Making Up is a revolutionary guide to reversing an unwanted breakup. It's especially geared toward anyone who feels lost, hopeless, or as if an ex boyfriend or girlfriend is slipping further away with each passing minute.
The wealth of information and video instruction within Magic is as invaluable asset when it comes to getting an ex to go back out with you. Relationship expert T.W. Jackson reveals exactly what you need to do in order to win back your ex, with step by step examples you can start using RIGHT AWAY.
Find out what's going on in your ex's head, including why they might currently shy away from contact. Learn reconnection techniques designed to get your ex to see you the way they used to, back when your relationship was fresh, new, and exciting.
In just minutes you can be reading this instantly downloadable guidebook, watching the videos, and finding out exactly what stage of the breakup you're at. From there, "T-Dub" takes you by the hand and leads you every step of the way through the process of getting your ex to want you, need you, and actually CHASE you the way they did in the very beginning.
- Understand why your relationship ended, and how it's the key to reversing ANY breakup.
- Find out how you can reverse your ex's current opinion of you, and gain back their respect.
- Learn how to UNDO all the mistakes you made, even if it seems like you've already blown it.
- Gain knowledge of which psychological triggers remind your ex of how good you can be together.
- Re-ignite the spark and passion of your original romance, for both you and an unresponsive ex.
These are just some of the lessons you'll learn within The Magic of Making Up. Chapter by chapter, you'll be shown exactly what needs to be done in to get back with an ex after breaking up.
If nothing else, be sure to check out Jackson's infamous Opening Moves Video. If you're currently stuck on what to do next after your boyfriend or girlfriend isn't responding, this video gives FREE tips on how to move forward toward reconciliation... instead of backward toward a permanent breakup.


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72andSunny's global CEO Matt Jarvis talks transforming Carl's Jr. & Axe's brand image.
Last week US fast-food giant Carl's Jr./Hardee's commenced a big change-up of their marketing strategy spearheaded by the online film, The Return of Carl's Hardee Sr.
The campaign, which was created and overseen by 72andSunny, featured a total overhaul of the brand's image - which included redesigned restaurants, packaging, in-store menus, employee uniforms and the logos [below].
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21150-22-1; 13567-07-2
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Biological Agents
1-L-Aspartic acid alpha-amanitin; beta-Amanitine; beta-Amatoxin; [ChemIDplus] UN3462
Mushroom Toxins
Solid; [Merck Index]
A toxin from the poisonous mushroom Amanita phalloides; Used in molecular biology research; [Merck Index]
Inhibits protein synthesis in mammalian cells; Generally no symptoms for 6 to 15 hours after ingestion; Symptoms of poisoned patients include severe gastroenteritis, hyperglycemia, electrolyte imbalance, liver necrosis, renal failure, and death; [Merck Index] Emergency treatment: "Mushrooms- cyclopeptides"; [HSDB] 95% of deaths caused by mushroom poisoning are caused by amatoxins produced by the Amanita and Gyromitra species. The amatoxins cause a delayed gastroenteritis at least 4-8 hours after ingestion, often followed by liver and kidney failure 24-48 hours after ingestion of the poisonous mushrooms. The diarrhea is typically watery or "cholera-like" and may be profuse enough to cause dehydration and shock. Of 10,584 mushroom exposures reported by the American Association of Poison Control Centers in 1996, only 54 were due to the potentially fatal amatoxins. The most common illness following mushroom ingestion is a self-limited gastroenteritis after a short latency of less than 2 hours. Some mushrooms contain neurological toxins such as the hallucinogenic psilocybin or the cholinergic muscarine. Mushroom neurotoxins also have a short latency, usually 15-30 minutes. [Ford, p. 899-908; Foodborne Illnesses. MMWR. 4/16/04]; See "alpha-Amanitin."
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The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Toxins, extracted from living sources, solid, n.o.s."
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Hepatotoxin, Secondary
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The NWNO club is a local Pacific Northwest chapter of the International Norton Owner's Association (INOA). Members are located primarily in Washington, Oregon and Idaho with the majority clustered around Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon. Monthly meetings are held in the Seattle area.
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At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, last week, the messaging startup Layer provided tools as part of the Forum's app to allow world leaders to communicate across the language barrier.
The app allowed 3,000 leaders from 100 different countries to send messages in their own native language -- and the receiver to instantly translate it into his or her native language.
The translations were powered by the Microsoft Translator Text API. Layer said the it only took about four hours to integrate the API into the messaging app.
Layer is partially funded by Microsoft Ventures, which invests in startups that are focused on mobile- and cloud-first technologies.
You can learn more about the Layer app and Microsoft Ventures in the Microsoft Next blog.
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This is my second recipe which I've baked along with the group,
The recipe is from the book, Bouchon Bakery,
by Thomas Keller and Sebastien Rouxel.
What exactly are Madeleines?
Madeleines are small French cakes, baked in shell shaped molds and eaten like cookies. The texture is similar to pound cake.
This week's recipe is in the chapter on Cakes.
A madeleine pan is essential when making these small cakes.
Madeleine pans are worth owning for two reasons:
One, Madeleines are easy to make.
Two, these cakes are so delicious.
This recipe yields twelve. Ended up with sixteen Madeleines. Next time, note to self: bake twelve. Added one tablespoon lemon zest…had lemons in the fridge… I'll always find a reason to use lemons. Just love them.
Many recipes in the book require resting batters overnight, or up to 36 hours. The good thing about this resting period; you can plan ahead. The bad thing about it; you must plan ahead. It's encouraged to use a scale when weighing ingredients.
To bake along with the group, first, purchase the book, Bouchon Bakery, by Thomas Keller and Sebastien Rouxel at a bookstore or online. Bake from the book. Then, submit your food photo to the group, which will be posted on Bouchon Bakery Book Project's Facebook page. Check out details for baking along on the Bouchon Bakery Book Project's BLOG, or Facebook page.
You can add the badge (below) to your blog, but don't need a blog to join.
Aaron J Clarke
Earl Shaddix
Jenn Yee
Jeorgina Martinez
Jonathan Horst
Leticia Nieto-Garcia
Tania Faccone
March Recipe Schedule
March 1 Assorted Muffins: corn, bran, blueberry, lemon-poppy seed
March 8 Assorted Muffins: banana, carrot, pumpkin, decorated
March 15 Madeleines: traditional, pistachio
March 22 Financiers: traditional, chocolate
March 29 Marshmallow Eggs
Love Madeleines…recipe is a keeper.
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Peace in Baking,
Baking is my Zen…sweet nibbles for the soul
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Family Care Specialist
Job Description
Under the direction of the Regional Director, the Family Care Specialist's primary responsibility is to provide direct service delivery through our 24/7 Helpline and ensure success of our key performance indicators in our strategic plan, by working to increase awareness and access of Alzheimer's Association programs and services. The Family Care Specialist is responsible for overseeing our volunteer-powered program delivery service in Marin County and assist in the coordination of the Marin County Family Caregiver Support and Outreach Programs. The Family Care Specialist is responsible for meeting and reporting on the objectives of the County of Marin Commission on Aging Family Caregiver Support Services grant.
This is a part-time position, 32 hours per week, located in San Rafael, California, and reports to the Regional Director.
* Provide Helpline support two days per week responding to AlzDirect Connect referrals and limited Chapter-wide follow up calls, following all Helpline Standards.
* Manage the North Bay Helpline process, responding to Helpline calls and providing information and referral and/or care consultation and follow-up as needed.
* Recruit, supervise and train Helpline volunteers so that they are adequately prepared to answer / make calls to family caregivers.
* Assist Helpline volunteers with cases on a regular basis.
* Work in conjunction with Helpline Manager to provide ongoing education and information to Helpline volunteers to ensure materials and resources are current.
* Assess needs of family caregivers and develop action plan.
* Comply with all Alzheimer's Association Helpline Standards in regards to documentation in the Chapter's CRM, Personify, as well as appropriate use of documentation and tools.
* Additional documentation completed in any required County databases to meet grant requirements, as needed.
* Monitor cases and follow up, as needed.
Outreach & Education Programs
* Provide leadership throughout the San Rafael region to manage volunteer-powered educational program delivery by recruiting, training and managing Alzheimer's Association Community Educators (ACE), volunteer speakers, ensuring that a certain percentage of programs are volunteered delivered each year. Program percentages will be determined annually by Chapter dashboard metrics.
* Identify opportunities to collaborate and further develop relationships with community agencies and ethnic community providers to promote awareness of the Alzheimer's Association and our services.
* Expand partnerships with health and community based organizations in Marin County.
* Track and report monthly statistics to Regional Director for County of Marin grants administration: Helpline, Care Consultation, Caregiver Training, Support Groups, Community Education and Outreach Programs.
* Assists with annual education conferences.
Early Stage Programs
* Recruit and screen prospective participants
* Fill in for facilitators as needed
* Coordinate with facilities and facilitators
Support Group Services
* Provide ongoing support to volunteer support facilitators, providing information and ongoing support throughout the year, working in conjunction with the Family Program Manager
* Responsible for volunteer recruitment to maintain and expand support groups in the Marin County region.
* Coordinates with Family Program Manager to schedule support group facilitator trainings as needed
* Facilitate support groups as needed
Safety Services
* Provide assistance during North Bay wandering incidents by maintaining contact with families and providing psych-social support, as needed.
* Maintain North Bay staffing record with MedicAlert Safe Return and Contact Center, working with Helpline Manager as needed.
* Ensure all cases are followed-up on next business day, including documentation in Personify.
All employees of the Alzheimer's Association are expected to adopt the mission of the organization in their daily work and to professionally represent the Association outside of work. All staff are expected to work as a team to accomplish, if not exceed, organizational goals as detailed in the National Strategic Plan. In addition, all staff are expected to fully engage in our culture of public policy & advocacy, fundraising, and diversity and inclusion.
* Participate in the Walk to End Alzheimer's Staff Team and "Give or Get" fundraising goals
* Work at least one Walk on a weekend, or as assigned
* Participate in The Longest Day signature event
* Respond to public policy calls to action & participate in advocacy days
* Enhance our culture of diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the job
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, EXPERIENCE and EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
* Masters in Social Work, Family Counseling, or Gerontology, or similar experience
* LCSW or MFCC licensure a plus
* Minimum of 2 years' experience in geriatric and Alzheimer's care required
* Demonstrated skills in speaking and writing on dementia and caregiver issues
* Familiar with community services, dementia services, care-giving issues, difficult behaviors, latest research, and the role of education, public policy, and technology in the future of dementia care
* Care management and case documentation skills: ability to evaluate, care plan, refer to resources, monitor and terminate cases
* Ability to respond to emotional concerns of family members
* Ability to work with diverse communities and demonstrate inclusion
* Strong public speaking skills
* Computer: Microsoft Office Suite and database management experience required
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Self-starter, independent worker and willing to take initiative
* Willingness to work some evenings and weekends
* Willingness to travel the Bay Area
* Desire to help families cope with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias
Application Instructions
Please click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you!Apply Online
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Last week, I was providing an introduction to baseball analytics to freshmen data science majors and I introduced the Pythagorean Theorem which relates runs to wins, I thought it would be interesting to revisit this relationship, focusing on teams that do better or worse than what is expected by Pythagorean, that is, the "luck" component.
The 2016 season
To get started, let's look at the 2016 season. The Pythagorean relationship, on the log scale, can be written as
log(W / L) = k log(R / RA)
(I express it this way since this is now a linear model and easy to fit using the R lm function.) Below I plot values of log(W/L) and log(R/RA) for the 30 teams and overlay a least-squares line.
Here the estimated slope is 1.68. Teams that fall above the line are considered lucky in the sense that they won more games than one would expect based on the runs scored and allowed. Looking at the graph, Texas appeared to be lucky and Minnesota was unusually unlucky. The Cubs were extreme on their ratio of runs to runs scored, but their point falls a little below the line, indicating they were a little unlucky in terms of their W/L ratio.
This raises several questions:
- How has the Pythagorean slope changed over seasons?
- What is the general size of this luck component? That is, over many seasons, how many additional wins or losses to teams have based on "luck"? (Here I am using luck to describe the variation in wins/losses not explained by the R/RA ratio.)
- Are there possible explanations for the luck component?
Pythagorean slope
To see how the Pythagorean slope has changed over seasons, I fit this model for the past 50 seasons — here is a graph of the estimated slope against seasons.
In the days of low scoring like 1968, the estimate was small (1.6), and then the estimate showed a steady increase until 1990, steady from 1990 to 2005, and then has shown a decrease in recent seasons. What is actually remarkable is not the trend, but the high variability of the estimate — it appears that we don't get a great estimate at this slope from data from a single season.
Size of the luck component?
In my model, the residual is relatively hard to interpret since the variables are on a log scale. So I focus on the residual
Residual = Actual Wins – Predicted Wins
So, for example, if Residual = 5, then this team has won 5 more games than one would expect based on the Pythagorean relationship. For each of my 50 seasons, I found all of the residuals — here is a density estimate of all of these residuals.
These residuals are bell-shaped and 85% of the values fall between -5 and 5. Thus it is pretty unusual for a team to win more than 5 or lose more than 5 games than expected. Only 2% of the residuals exceed 10 in absolute value. It is really unusual for a team to vary 10 or more than expected by the Pythagorean formula. (By the way, the 2016 Texas team actually had a residual value of 13 which was the most remarkable lucky season in this 50-season exploration.)
Explanations for the luck component?
Okay, what are some possible explanations for a team winning more games than expected?
- They win a lot of close games.
- They have great relievers who are good in preserving games.
- They are good in playing small ball, that is scoring the winning runs by singles, bunts, etc. in close games.
In the BR article referenced above, it says "Deviations from expected W-L are often attributed to the quality of a team's bullpen, or more dubiously, "clutch play"; many sabermetrics advocates believe the deviations are the result of luck and random chance."
I believe it has been shown that luck is not persistent in that a team that is lucky one season does not tend to be lucky the previous season. That is, there is a small association between the luck values for consecutive seasons.
But I'll throw out one interesting thing that I found. Suppose we graph the residuals against the number of games won for all 50 seasons. I overlay a smoothing curve to see the pattern.
What this appears to show is a "team with extreme records" effect. Teams that are very successful (that is, win 95 or more games) tend to win more than one would expect based on the R/RA ratio. Conversely, poor teams tend to lose more than one would expect based on the Pythagorean relationship. For a team with 100 wins, it wins about 3 games more than expected.
Final comments
I think the general topic of Pythagorean residuals is interesting and deserves further exploration, For example, it would be interesting to examine the teams like the 2016 Rangers that had very lucky and very unlucky seasons and see if there are any common characteristics.
This study is easy to reproduce using Retrosheet game log data. I have downloaded the game log files for many seasons and it is easy to bring these files into R. Let me know if any of you are interested in seeing the R code for this exploration.


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I'm watching a film called Metropolitan.
Has anyone seen it?
Its quite good, if a little wooden. Its like a modern film version of one of F Scott Fitzgerald's early novels. But it doesn't flow. Every scene is similar, like one of those 1938 films you see where its exactly the same all the way through.
I hear there are sequels to it, too. Are they any kop?
Its likely that this is one of those films that no-one will ever have seen. So I'm not too hopeful.
i suggest you watch the darjeeling limited
it's the best film i've seen in a very very very long time.
I really liked it.
I saw Rushmore as well recently.
I heart Wes Anderson
I certainly will.
I've not heard much about it. But I always always check out films recommended to me by people who are otherwise well informed.
Have you seen any Wes Anderson films
i need to see more
because darjeeling is my favourite film right now. utterly beautiful, incredibly funny without being showy and deeply moving.
which ones HAVE you seen?
just Bottle Rocket for me now...
i don't believe i've seen any others
teach me!
The Royal Tenenbaums and Rushmore.
Buy/Hire/Steal those films. Then watch them obviously.
I expect you to inform me if you see them.
All these films were strongly recommended to me the other night, you know.
Absolutely all of them.
all the more reason to watch them
i could recommend darjeeling again if you wanted.
"Metropolitan received an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay."
I started watching it and it seemed really good, but I have to write an essay :(
i really love this film
and have a tendency to buy it for people fairly often.
i ee your point about each scene being similar, but it's a coming of age film nd the characters (or at last the lead male) do seem to have learned something by the end. not really the point though.. i rather just enjoy the simultaneously exaggerated and obscure period details and the emphasis on conversation and humour over action.
so yeah.. highly reccommended.
as to sequals, i don't think there are any. none that i've heard of. the director's done other thing though, and i really wish i could see Last Days of Disco but it appears to be deleted...
I read this as Metropolis
I was about to berate you, but now I will wonder over to IMDB instead.
^ same!
my former stepbrother dragged us to see that when i was like 13; it was AWFUL


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Pitching new business
in a 30' RV
The strategy is in the research.
Can a font lead to
repeat business?
Recharging the creative batteries.
In a bold move that impressed the client and
tourism commissioners, we hit the road in an RV
to pitch the Mississippi Gulf Coast account.
Although this took place a few years ago, it's still a great story and it demonstrates a different kind of creative thinking; how you do things is sometimes as important as what you do.
We agreed that to have a chance of winning this account, we had to do something out of the ordinary. Sitting in our air-conditioned offices in Miami wouldn't teach us a thing about the Mississippi Gulf Coast, especially not the big part of their business which came from families in RVs. Most of us grew up camping and loved it, so we decided to hit road, learn some insight and do the pitch on location.
We left Miami in a 30-foot Winnebago RV, with nothing prepared for the June 18th presentation in Biloxi. But armed with layout pads, markers, laptops, cameras, junk food, and our lucky brainstorming T-shirts, we went to immerse ourselves in the area's sights, sounds, tastes, and culture. Everything for the presentation was created on-board the RV after we arrived in Mississippi.
"What we did was unusual, but when you think about it, it's the way all pitches should really be made. There's far too much guesswork. Far too much reliance on hunches. We uncovered compelling facts, truths, and previously unconsidered tactics." Bruce Turkel said to Fast Company magazine afterwards.
"Others came here to see what we have to offer tourists but no one did it to the extent TURKEL Brands did," Richer from the Mississippi CVB said. "They acted like tourists and wrote a creative plan while they were here."
Research is terrific, but it usually doesn't give you the emotional insight and the full story of a place. We sat at RV parks with folding chairs, cold beer, guitars, and harmonicas and talked to the other guests staying there. People will talk more if you talk to them like that, in a relaxed setting - as long as you have the aforementioned cold beer. We got an impression of why people go to the area and why they're going somewhere else.
We learned that people's lives often were boring and they needed some excitement once in a while. They would go to the Gulf Coast for a change of pace, to spin the casinos' slot machines and roulette wheels, to hit some golf balls, and to feel the sand between their toes. Based on that, we came up with the tagline Take your life out for a spin, and created ads, storyboards, and other elements to communicate that Mississippi Gulf Coast is the place to go when you want to get away from the daily humdrum.
Not only did we win the business, beating out 100+ agencies, we also learned a lot about our target audience, and that nothing beats eating craw fish on the beach as the sun is setting over the Gulf of Mexico.
The strategy is in the research.
A client came to me with a high quality Greek olive oil that he wanted to launch. We need a strategy, a name, a logo and a label design he said. After some research we found out that the Greeks eat the most olive oil in the world, and average 6.1 gallon a year to be exact. They also have one of the longest life expectancy, 81 years.
"81" There's your name, your strategy and your logo. We can build the brand around that fact.
Great design always starts with good research.
DAVID vs. GOLIATH
Small agency recruiting people from their famous neighbor.
TURKEL Brands is a small agency in Miami's Coconut Grove, located next to Crispin Porter & Bogusky (CP&B). Unlike them, we had a hard time attracting talented creative, and were in desperate need to staff up. They are the hot agency with plenty of talented people, and from what we had heard, many of them were fed up the long hours, the low pay and not being able to enjoy everything Miami has to offer.
I was the CD at that time and had a fine relationship with my fellow creatives across the street, I still figured that I would do everyone a favor, by luring a couple of young creatives to our agency by offering "sensible hours and better moohla." Afterall they have so many and more standing in line to work for them.
Over the next couple of weeks we put up signs and posters in their parking lot and around their office, reminding them, that there's an alternative across the street. They were obviously removed quickly, but we were persistent and found spaces where they couldn't get to them, like an empty store space next to their offices and bus benches across the street from their entrance.
It was a fun and creative initiative that probably offended a few executives, but made a lot of people smile – and was probably the reason why our HR manager's phone started to ring a bit more.
When we learned that the creative department was working on Independence Day, we couldn't resist leaving them a note by the garage elevator.
Job security
While freelancing at a big Omnicom agency, I was working on a new brand identity for a national restaurant chain. The brief was simple, make the brand reflect the personal touch they apply to the food and make it look more up-scaled.
I designed the identity around a script typography to emphasize the craftsmanship and the personal touch. And to make look truly authentic, I hand drew the letters on my Wacom tablet.
The layouts looked great and the ECD was pleased. Being a detailed oriented art director himself, he naturally asked what font I used. I replied: "Job security." I saw the puzzled look on his face as he mumbled: "job security???"
I explained to him that all text was handwritten by my, and if the client approved this design, he would be forced to keep bringing me back to hand draw new text, hence "job security."
There are many ways to get repeat business.
Anecdotes from the right brain.


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Transdev says the four-hour stoppages will cause disruption to customers and it will now consult with its lawyers
Luas operators Transdev is to take legal advice after drivers announced six more days of industrial action next month.
In a change from previous strikes, this latest series of stoppages will last for four hours each day. The planned days are Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd, and then from Tuesday 7th to Friday 10th.
Luas drivers, who are represented by SIPTU, have vowed to push on with their pay claim of 23% despite their employer implementing a 10% pay cut.
Transdev said this latest notice of strike action is designed to cause maximum disruption to Luas customers, with minimum loss of pay to the drivers.
The company which operates the tram service also said the four-hour stoppages will in effect disrupt the Luas for 6.5 hours, as the trams will need to be stood down and recommissioned.
Transdev says the dispute is putting the company in a very challenging financial position. It stands to lose €100,000 every day the drivers strike.
Four days of industrial action are currently planned for May with the next date on this Friday 13th.


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Anna Elisha Mghwira (Former Presidential Candidate for the United Republic of Tanzania)
During the 2015 General Elections, Anna Elisha Mghwira, from the political party ACT-Maendeleo, was the only woman presidential candidate. The first female presidential candidate was Anna Senkoro from the political party PPT-Maendeleo in 2005.
Who is she?
Anna spent her early years as a child at home due to a health problem which delayed her ability to walk, a condition which was never given medical explanation by then.
Anna is also known as a quiet child whose voice was not heard beyond the walls of her family house except on Sundays when her musical voice rocked the congregants of her home church.
Anna is known to be creative with her hands as through braiding hair and crotchet work she was able to contribute to her school fees for her two years of secondary education. Some of her products were sold in the US by one of her teachers, earning her USD 1200 by then. Shortly the hand work turned into serious profit after her clients learnt of her skills and decided to donate more (apart from purchasing her products) for her school fees up to "A" level. "While this was a blessing, it also killed my talents as I gave up the crotchet work and hair braiding and just focused on my studies," an aspects she wishes she did differently. Anna is also industrious and principled, "Throughout my school life, I served in two committees: the ethics committee and income generating committee. We had very creative ideas which enabled our school to generate its own income to meet some of the running cost."
Her background
Anna comes from a family background with a history of having strong independent minded women. Her paternal grandmother was a very independent strong willed person who did not entertain any attempt to undermine her. Interestingly (as informed by her father), her late mother had similar characteristics. Anna informed us that she was raised and socialized to be independent minded, a factor which has contributed to her personal growth in her journey to politics. "Our parent, said Anna, made us (girls) feel valued, intelligent and worthy." This has made her and her sisters believe in themselves, and being able to question any attempts of stereotyping her or undermining her dignity.
Educational Background
Anna holds two first degrees, one in Theology and another one in Law. She started her law degree during her final year in Theology during the internship period. She also has an advanced degree in International Human Rights Law (LLM) from Essex University in the UK. Her main focus was socio-economic rights. She also conducted researches on the rights of the child, refugees, women, land and natural resources.
Interest in electoral Politics
Anna has passion to work for the church. She served in several ministries within her church in the country and abroad. Early as a student she was appointed to serve in the board of Theological Education. This was Anna's first decision making position. It was followed by a directorate of the Women in the Lutheran Church. In this she enjoyed working directly with women in the communities and their local leaders.
Her first exposure to 'hard' politics was when she was working for SNV Tanzania as a governance advisor. Her tasks entailed working closely with political parties in strengthening the democratic agenda. "I started to see challenges and opportunities of strengthening democratic processes in Tanzania," said Anna. After the end of her contract with SNV, she decided to join one of the opposition parties, CHADEMA, where she took an opportunity to contest for a position when it came up. Thus in 2012 she contested for a parliamentary seat and also for the East African parliamentary seat. In both she was not successful, but she never gave up. Anna's ideological stand in politics is democratic socialism. Most political parties in Tanzania make little emphasis on ideological positions. Because of this position Anna finally crossed over to ACT-WAZALENDO which proclaims democratic socialism as its ideological position. In 2015 she was appointed to contest for the presidential seat.
Her Experience during the Campaign
"I had not planned to stand for presidential race," said Anna. I was prepared to run for a parliamentary seat, and this time I was almost certain that I was going to win! When my political party decided to join the presidential race, we had proposed several names, all of who declined on grounds that their families did not approve. It is an ordinary practice when a party looses a presidential candidate normally the chair takes it up. Anna did the same. Her colleagues impressed upon her to take up the challenge. Her family did not support her at the beginning but once she was in, she had their full support.
The campaign was tough, said Anna. While the two major political camps focused on attacking each other, my focus was issue based, "I never experienced verbal or gender specific intimidation. In all my campaigns I felt I was well received, and had very positive feedback from communities, party members, family and friends. Amazingly, this did not translate to votes."
Lack of resources was the greatest challenge she experienced. A small party like hers, and being a new-comer in the race, she needed to travel extensively to have her party accepted and convince voters to vote for her. The party did not have half the money she needed for the campaign, she had to resort to her own savings, borrow from friends and family members to accomplish the mission. At a personal level, she spent Tshs 50 million. during the campaign.
High costs are revealed through corruption practices during elections, where voters expect contestants to buy votes, through various inducements, lavish expenditures on publicity materials and other corrupt practices inherent in the electoral process.
Media plays a big role in publicity during campaigns and it is part of the high costs.
In order to combat corruption we need sustainable capacity building programs and civic education for candidates and voters.
Way Forward
Anna considers economic empowerment programs for women as a vital strategy which will not only unchain women from economic dependence, but which will also create a base for their effective participation in electoral politics.
Women Rights Organisations need to strengthen their movements to gain collective power in demanding rights to participate in political spaces. They also need to come out with creative strategies to identify potential candidates and support them. In this respect, fundraising from our own sources is essential so that external support becomes a catalyst and not the main source.
Post-election sessions such as the one organized by Oxfam is a very useful forum as it brings together those who went through and those who did not in contesting for various positions in the elections. Experience sharing has an empowering effect for those who did not make it to realize that they are not alone and that there are lessons which can be drawn for future attempts.
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