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you + me + everyone we know market // part 3.
some fashion to expect...
• Margot Molyneux
• Treasure Hunting Is Fun
• Moth Clothing
• Sweet Rocket Jewelry by Steffany Roup
(more to come)
mungo & jemima officially launches new website.
visit mungo & jemima's new website.
take care clothing: winter sale.
spring has sprung and what follows are usually some awesome winter sales. this one started last weekend, but as they like to say, rather late than never. take care clothing will be selling some beautiful winter stock at 50% - 75% off at their annual winter sale. if your fashion motto is "less is definitely more" than this one's for you. make a stop this weekend. if the sun is shining like it is today, then there's really no excuse to miss it. hope you all have a beautiful weekend... ♥
Lanvin to translate a dream.
just this morning, Lanvin for H&M has been confirmed. check out the video of alber elbaz sharing why he said "i do" to H&M's invitation to collaborate.
Lanvin x H&M. Yes, please!
H&M designer collaborations have become the defining point of modern retail hysteria in the fashion industry. it's one of those things you have to experience to truly understand, but it's what the high fashion fanatics and street fashion kids are desperate to buy into every time it hits.
since the release of these H&M designer collaboration 2010 videos earlier this week, the online fashion community have been freaking out - yes, you need to check out the ridiculous use of capitalization and exclamation marks - guessing, googling and debating, leaving an endless trail of comments, links and retweets. speculation is leaning strongly towards Lanvin, but there's still much debate happening and the question still stands.. could it really be?
rumour has it that the voice overs are all that of Alber Elbaz and that they've simply been tweaked to sound more masculine, feminine, soft, husky, less french, etc. to suit the actor in the video. so no, that's not Frida Giannini of Gucci - just very well casted.
Lanvin still remains one of the most high-end (unaffordable) fashion brands. so a collaboration with european retail/high street giant, H&M is seriously cutting down on the space between hi-fashion and fast-fashion. i won't continue... it's the same debate that gets fired up every time a designer decides to make their brand H&M-affordable.
so to end off, my fashion-knowledge-equal, quoted not too long ago, "his (Alber Elbaz) fingers are like chocolate eclairs [...] it drives his work. he's mentioned countless times, that if he was thinner his work wouldn't be so light and effortless. my statement wasn't a diss." and we can take two things from that... 1. an Alber Elbaz quote never goes unheard (refer to above videos) and 2. there's going to be some serious delicate draping involved in this year's capsule collection. 9 september couldn't come faster. ♥
david west spring/summer 2010
so, i'm pretty sure that i'm the very last to have this post up. haven't quite taken to this new found urgency that the blogging community has adopted. i still prefer to wait and let the wind of hype blow over, while pondering over things. although, have a sneaky suspicion that there's only a few of us left who actually prefer to do things at this (delayed) pace. ahh, the pressures of the blogosphere... but i digress.
back to the wonder that is david west. leaving "strictly sexy" behind, this season west adopted the pleasantries of 1 part 50s housewife, 2 parts awkward good girl. high necklines, cinched waists and full, knee skimming hemlines were the order of the day - sculpting a sweet 50s silhouette. the candyfloss pinks, baby blues, ankle socks and peter pan / frilly doily-like collars brought about a nostalgic yearning for our once frivolous childhood wardrobe.
the pretty and the lovely was clashed with references to 60s pop culture - pop art printed ankle socks and boyish shoes screamed "wham! bam! kapow!" and was perfectly matched by the cartoonish sound effect soundtrack, allowing for a few smiles from the poker-faced fashion crowd.
the conversations after the show mostly revolved around deciding among ourselves the most wearable piece in the collection - the breton stripe tee, the pencil skirts and the pleasant checkered dresses came out tops. the print posse were over heard having exactly the same conversation. my favourite of the collection was definitely the dresses made entirely (yes, he had us guessing) out of foam. an interesting fabric choice, that moved ever so swiftly. how wonderful would it be if we could all wear candy floss foam dresses and sway from side to side.
the collection was in fact hard to pin down and not as simple as a few shapes, one or two key patterns and a recurring accessory here and there. west went completely outside the lines. the collection went from simple ginghams to macro florals, pastels to blacks, full to slim and boat hats to sun hats to top hats. yet still, every look complimented the next and together formed a wondrous collection, with serious quirk.
south african fashion weeks generally tend to be more commercially-driven, which in most cases results in more leading-edge fashion, as opposed to cutting-edge. so, it's always great to see conceptual designers pushing the envelope, reminding the fashion editors why they love their job and making the buyers shift nervously in their seats, trying to eye out the most wearable piece in the show. no matter where in the fashion hierarchy you sat, everyone was on the edge of their seats, waiting in anticipation for the next look. it really always is a pleasure to view the work of david west.
a very special thank you to the lovely talitha snow, fashion and portrait photographer for agreeing to shoot the show for me at such late notice. ♥
suzaan heyns spring/summer 2010.
editors and bloggers have been raving about suzaan heyns since she first stepped onto the scene with her impressive autumn/winter 2009 collection. this year, i was lucky enough to be invited to her show to see the 360 of her designs.
this season's collection was almost a complete break away in mood from her autumn 2010 collection. no drama. no harsh aesthetics. no heavy tones. the collection was quirky, pretty and for lack of a better word, refreshing - especially in respect to heyns' past collections.
the show was accompanied by a running commentary - introducing the model, what they were wearing and amusing snippets about model. the randomness of the commentary was extremely amusing and at the same time, intriguing. a simple voice-over brought the models and the show to life - introducing the designs as well as the personalities wearing them, reminding us of the human aspect of adorning clothes and maybe even making a statement about the people who choose to wear suzaan heyns or perhaps who suzaan heyns chooses to wear her designs.
the looks were made up of a beautiful pastel palette - cool hues and fleshy tones in mostly powder blue, ostrich eggshell yellow, toned down taupe and teal, with a few complete looks in traditional khaki, which i can only assume is influenced by heyns' afrikaans upbringing. many of the looks were topped off with brown leather belts and lace-less boots and brogues. this, i was most impressed with as many local collections' downfall are their accessories and shoes... usually turning to big retailers to complete their look, which never does justice to their designs.
the collection was soft in colour as well as textures - mostly cotton and viscose, but not forgetting her textile of choice, heyns' was able to squeeze in one statement leather piece (the pale yellow leather skirt), which really stood out for me. also, the triple collars, double collars, strappy cut-away shoulders and in fact all the beautiful necklines that so magnetically draws the eye. seeing suzaan heyns on the runway really was a treat. it's inspiring to see a local designer, who time and time again shows such a well-executed collection, with clear concepts matched with a tailoring and fit that passes with flying colours, even under the exposing spotlights of the runway. heyns' presented a slightly different aesthetic this season, one which i look forward to following in the seasons to come.
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Yesterday the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) announced that they will be putting £98m into research that assesses the role of culture in contemporary society. The Cultural Value Project aims to 'explore the ways in which the arts and culture are important in our contemporary society and how we can provide evidence of that importance.' This funding call coincides with my appointment as Postdoctoral Research Associate: Hearing the Voice at the Durham Book Festival. Made possible through another AHRC initiative, the Cultural Engagement Fund, this position closes a circle between research about the arts and the collaborative relations that have been funded to mediate between researchers and cultural organisations. The Cultural Engagement Fund is a scheme designed to help universities demonstrate the value of their research. Drawing on my background in literary studies, new media and books, my task over the next three months is to plan a series of public engagement events at the Durham Book Festival and help to showcase the quality and diversity of research being undertaken by the Hearing the Voice team.
The collaboration is new and puts both New Writing North (who run the festival) and Hearing the Voice into fresh territory. Working with New Writing North offers a whole range of further opportunities that spill far beyond the book festival. We hope that this short-term project will form a lasting partnership with HtV. So, while demonstrating the literary significance of hearing and managing voices – a phenomenon that gives inspiration for, method in and distraction from the process of literary creation – I also hope that working with New Writing North will show how arts events like Durham Book Festival are of vital importance when trying to address clinical shortcomings and public misconceptions. In the end, we hope to convince people of the relevance of our research but also demonstrate the benefits of working through these kinds of collaborative partnerships.
For more information on our collaboration with New Writing North and the Durham Book Festival, or if you have any suggestions about events or authors you'd like to see, please contact me.


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Cashel pupils impress with art exhibition
This year Cashel Arts Festival celebrates its tenth year.
This years festival brought a new and varied programme to the town building on strengths from previous years. As part of this year's programme, the festival incorporated a Primary School Arts Exhibition. Mrs. Eleanor Dwyer as Schools Liaison Officer has done great work providing the children with a wide and varied introduction to the arts. All children attending St John the Baptist Boys, Girls and the Deanery schools drew or painted a picture on a template which were framed and displayed in the school hall to form an impressive Art Exhibition.
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Anton Yelchin is the Beaver Boy
Star Trek star Anton Yelchin protects himself from the rainy winds with an umbrella as he walks to the set of his new indie dark comedy, The Beaver, at White Plains High School in New York on Sunday (September 27).
The 20-year-old actor, who recently shaved off his curly locks, is co-starring with Mel Gibson and Jodie Foster in the flick, with Jodie directing.
Anton will play the son of Mel's and Jodie's characters. Mel plays the guy who walks around with a puppet of a beaver on his hand and treats it like a living creature.


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The Fiat-controlled Chrysler Group is resurrecting one of its historic nameplates, the Dart, in its recently revealed 2013 Dodge Dart.
Unveiled at the North American International Auto Show, the 2013 Dodge Dart's name recalls the original Dodge Dart (production for this version ended in 1976), but the new model's mechanical platform is based on the Alfa Romeo, a European car brand that is owned by Fiat.
With prices starting at $15,995 and some models getting up to 40 miles per gallon, the new Dodge Dart will be competitive with cars like the Hyundai Elantra as well as some versions of the Ford Focus and Chevy Cruze. What's more, the 2013 Dodge Dart will offer superior tech features, such as a smartphone app that can monitor a driver's speed.
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NPG is Pleased to Announce the Winners of Our 2014 Photo Scholarship Contest.
NPG is pleased to offer challenging contests as part of our mission to enlist a new generation of activists, who will be focused on calling attention to the dangers of population growth. We send our thanks to all of our members and friends who have so generously contributed – as well as our appreciation for the tens of thousands of students who have competed in our contests. It is your support and participation that make this critical program possible!
This year's challenge was:
Without critical changes, U.S. population is projected to reach 400 million people by mid-century. Submit your photo of a threatened environmental treasure that you believe is worth protecting, along with an explanation (40-50 words) of how population growth has put this treasure at risk.
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Grand Prize Scholarship Winner
$1,500 Award
Cara Mosley – Flagler College, Augustine, FL
I live in Cape Coral, a suburban Florida city. Suburban sprawl here is growing exponentially, which leads to a problem: Cape Coral has the largest population of burrowing owls in Florida. Where is a burrowing owl supposed to live when you make your house right on top of his?
NPG's Robert H. Savage Memorial Scholarship
$1,000 Award
Avalon Hoek Spaans – University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
As population continues to grow exponentially, fresh water sources such as the Florida springs are at risk. The picture shows the threatened environment of Manatee Springs, which provides varying ecosystem services for local organisms. The springs are threatened due to urban sprawl and development, overconsumption of water resources, and pollution.
Each Receives a $500 Award
Summer Adams – Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
Moose are majestic animals that used to roam America freely. As our population continues to grow and cities expand, the area in which moose are allowed to live in is being reduced. I believe the land needs to be protected to preserve these beautiful, wild animals.
Kaija Broders – University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
This photograph was taken along the Pacific Coast near Mendocino, California. Population growth puts this pristine coastline at risk, because people are building housing developments. People destroy tide pool habitats, sea otter habitat, and one of the last wild stretches of coast in California.
Kyle DeLong – The University of Colorado-Boulder
Mammoth Lakes, California -Pictured is a hot stream that maintains a temperature of roughly 95 degrees Fahrenheit, making the stream a very popular attraction to ski tourists in the winter months of the year. Unfortunately, the increasing human traffic to this stream is leaving behind lots of non-biodegradable garbage, destroying this beautiful area.
Monica Hellmer – Washington University in St. Louis, MO
We've lost almost 10 million beehives in the past 6 years. Many scientists blame this epidemic on global warming, increasing pesticide use, and habitat loss – problems exacerbated by our overwhelming population expansion. Bees are an integral part of our environment, and without them countless wild plants will struggle to survive.
Taylor Hendri – University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Since I was a little girl, I was heavily involved in the conservation of the endangered species called the Diamondback Terrapin. Growing human population has resulted in serious destruction of habitat for the terrapins, and threatened their well-being for good.
Gina Jozef – Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO
As population increases, so does commercial over-fishing – with drift nets that inadvertently kill an average of 873 harbor seals per year. Increasing population also contributes to pollution that destroys harbor seals' arctic habitat. As a result, harbor seals are endangered and we could lose these beautiful and playful creatures forever.
Nikhil Kapadia – Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA
While visiting Mount McKinley in Alaska, I was told I was lucky coming now – in a few years, the beautiful snowcaps I witnessed could disappear. As our population increases, we utilize more resources and emit more carbon into the atmosphere. This raises the pace of climate change and melts the snow.
Casey Kuka – Pasco Hernando State College, Dade City, FL
Genetically modified foods have been developed in an effort to meet the needs of an ever-growing population. However, monarch butterfly populations are dwindling to a "Near Threatened" status, and GMOs are to blame. Without this pollinator, we will be facing a conundrum as we attempt to cultivate crops.
Nicholas Ladeouceur – Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY
Forests being cut down have become an immense problem as population grows. Numbers originally sufficient for small populations – even while planting enough to regrow – are nowhere near enough for the amount of people in the world today. In following years, more will be cut down and the beauty will diminish.
Sarah Paravia – Biola University, La Mirada, CA
Wild horses are threatened by over-development in the Clark County area (NV), which is pushing them out further and leaving them less land to roam and feed. The Bureau of Land Management rounds them up every fall to be removed or sold off, displacing horses and separating them from their herd.
Emily Sargent – Bethel College, Mishawaka, IN
Grand Canyon, Arizona – Because of the impact of population growth and a prolonged drought, the 1922 Colorado River Compact apportions more water than exists most years. This critical water lifeline to the Southwest no longer supplies the needs of the growing population – and even the reservoirs are expected to run dry.
Abigail Schwehr – Southern New Hampshire University, Hooksett, NH
Honey bees are an environmental treasure, responsible for the pollinating of $30 billion worth of crops each year in the U.S. They are dying. Human intervention has been linked as one of the main causes. Without bees, we won't be able to support the population – let alone a growing one.
Leia Smith – University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
Arkansas is the "natural state," yet our state is radically changing to one of battle – the fight between the peace that Mother Nature provides, and the intrusion of man. The weapon man is using is called fracking. The more the population grows, the more our natural state is at risk.
Annaliese Voci – Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL
As the population grows, trees are cut down and freshwater lakes and streams are polluted, sending beavers on long treks to find somewhere safe to live. They need quiet, calm waters with plenty of trees, free from pollution and people.
Jennifer Wasilewski – Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL
In the last 100 years, people have created dams and irrigation systems draining the Florida Everglades and marshes of their water. An environmental treasure that needs to be protected, the Everglades are home to many species that are endangered by the expansion of the human population.
World population, now over 7.3 billion, is predicted to rise to 9 billion by 2050, an increase of almost two billion, or 23%, in the short space of only 34 years from now.In the highly unlikely event that per capita greenhouse gas emissions could possibly be decreased by an equal percentage in such a short space of time (a blink of an eye) the total amount of worldwide emission would remain the same!
From this simple illustration it would appear that without drastically reducing the size of world population, there is no solution to the problem.None at all.So then why do our world leaders pretend that there is one?What is to be gained by pretending rather than by proposing a solution that would solve the problem – a reduction in the size of world population to not more than 1- 2 billion?
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Since George W. Bush released his memoir "Decision Points," familiar cries from the left have surfaced once again claiming that the Fox News Channel was - and remains - in the tank for the former president.
MSNBC talker Rachel Maddow whined about "Fox News's water-carrying for the Bush Administration" during her interview with Jon Stewart last week. She also claimed that Fox "never criticized George W. Bush for anything. Even when he was doing things that were sort of not conservative. They never criticized him."
Unfortunately for Maddow and the legions of like-minded Fox haters making similar claims, the meme is patently false.
Johnny Dollar, whose weekly roundup of the Fox haters is always a must-read, gathered a long - though certainly not exhaustive - list of criticisms of President Bush by Fox personalities during his eight years in office:
Yesterday [Bush] admitted to breaking the law, because authorizing wiretaps without search warrants is against the criminal law. Judge Andrew Napolitano, FNC Senior Judicial Analyst
I've been a proponent of using 50,000 Guard to back up the Border Patrol. The administration won't even try it. Bill O'Reilly
And it turns out that we had false information. Condoleeza Rice I think said an untruth a number of times, saying the ones Iraq has can only be used for that. So you want to talk about truth? I think this administration has a big problem with the truth.Alan Colmes
The leadership [of President Bush] is in question. Former FEMA head Michael Brown has basically defended his agency's dismal performance in the days after Katrina. And now we have a ballooning gas price situation that is hurting millions of Americans. Bill O'Reilly
I, for the life of me, considering this is our No. 1 vulnerability, why would the president do this? Is it for votes? Sean Hannity
This new Patriot Act, consistent with the old one, would allow the FBI to bypass the constitution. Wrong, dangerous, and obviously unconstitutional. Judge Andrew Napolitano
I'm going to be against George Bush for the next four years.... I don't agree with him. It's in the democracy. I've got a right not to agree with the son of a--the guy. Bob Beckel, FNC Conributor
Mr. Bush has two choices. He can explain the Kay report and admit the mistakes made. Or he can ignore the issue, hoping Americans will ignore it come next November. Bill O'Reilly
FEMA should stop watching TV and get housing and emergency plans together. And if they have any extra time they should come on TV and explain what they're doing. Are we really paying federal bureaucrats to watch TV and complain? John Gibson
The Clinton administration decided they'd try to do something about it, then they threw up their hands and said we can't. The Bush administration the same thing. Tony Snow
Polls say that 70 percent of Americans want the borders tightened up. The Bush administration hasn't done it. Bill O'Reilly
Like Mr. Clinton, President Bush didn't do much to protect us. Yes, they both say we should develop alternative fuel, but little concrete action has been taken. Bill O'Reilly
And let me show you something that President Bush, a commercial that President Bush ran during his last campaign for president.... He ran a commercial using a little girl who lost her mother during 9-11 and used that and that helped sell him to the American people. Alan Colmes
The government's appetite for [NSA] spying on Americans is so voracious it must be restrained. This is not East Germany. Judge Andrew Napolitano
Pat Tillman was given the third highest medal this country gives for heroism, the silver star....somebody should go to jail for lying. Col David Hunt, FNC Military Analyst
For the life of me, I can't figure out why President Bush isn't more proactive on the environment. ... Today we find out that the White House tried to sanitize a government study on global warming. Instead of including both points of view on the issue, the Bush people have shaded the report to the side that sees warming as bogus. Bill O'Reilly
How the hell did this [Gitmo] happen? I mean, how did we veer so far from the constitution for so long? Shepard Smith
Of course, as Dollar notes, there is a perfectly logical explanation for the wide chasm between Maddow's accusations and reality: by her own admission, she never watches - and has never really watched - Fox News:
I know very little about media. I don't have a television. I have never watched more than three consecutive minutes of Fox News ever, ever. I've never even seen a single segment of a single Fox News program. So I don't know all that much about what they do.
So there is a simple explanation for Maddow's completely false characterization of Fox's coverage of the Bush administration: she doesn't actually know anything about it, because she never actually watched it.
And yet, despite Maddow's admitted ignorance as a media critic, she now feels comfortable not only criticizing Fox's coverage, but completely mischaracterizing it, and throwing around absolutes like "never" to boot.
Sadly, this seems characteristic of much of the media's lazy criticism of Fox. Few Fox haters actually watch the channel, which is why their critiques are usually so wildly off base.


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Plastic chrome is a vacuum-metallized chrome finish applied to many auto and motorcycle parts to create the appearance of real chrome. Plastic chrome can be detected by lightly tapping your fingernail against the chrome surface. Metal will have a ringing sound, while plastic will have a dull sound. You cannot clean plastic chrome with cleaning techniques used for real chrome as it will destroy the finish. Use an aerosol cleanser designed specifically for cleaning plastic surfaces and plastic chrome. These products usually contain a pore-filling wax to help protect the plastic chrome from dirt and debris.
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Iron Kingdoms: A New Start
Fynch Belvoir
Llaelese resistance fighter
A chivalrous and honourable person. He is fiercely independent and has made it his goal to free Llael, or die trying.
He is a skilled fighter and leader.
Born the the noble Belvoir house, Fynch always wanted to be a soldier. He joined up with the Elsinberg Royal Fusiliers as soon as he was able and quickly ascended to the ranks to Captain. His loyalty to Llael was as true as his loyalty to his men and he fought valiantly alongside them when Khador invaded Elsinberg. Many of his men died in the attack and Fynch was gravely wounded, only surviving because he was saved by his lieutenant. His lieutenant was murdered later by a Khadorian assassin when he and Fynch journeyed to Five Fingers.
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When I was a kid I wished for the school term to end, counted the days until Christmas and prayed that my high school years would hurry up and be over already! Now I think to myself... you silly silly girl!! I'd give anything to have another few hours everyday on my watch just to get the "me-time" stuff sorted (or the housework.... Oh my bathroom is in deep neglect right now!)
I'm finding myself getting busier and busier as the days go on. I have to admit, when I got my "cruisy" uni timetable earlier this term I was thinking that this course was going to be a breeze and I'd have so much spare time for myself.... WRONG! So so wrong!
I spend a maximum of 3 hours a day on campus in class lectures or tutorials or hands on workshops. With the little amount of face-to-face time with my lecturers comes a mammoth amount of homework in my "me-time"! Since I have taken up casual afternoon/night work also I am finding myself running from home to class to work then home to quickly whip up dinner and do some more homework and then crash in bed sometime around midnight. Squeezed in there is also an hour gym session and sometimes a load of washing!
When did life get so busy?
I like to pride myself on keeping in touch with friends and family at least via email or the odd Face Book message or comment. Close family I like to Skype with or call but I cant even seem to find the time to do this. I'm flat out squeezing this little blog-post in today!
How do the incredibly successful, highly busy, mothers or wives do it all?! I don't even have kids thank God for that at the moment because I know the poor things would go hungry right now because my fridge is bare and the groceries might have to wait until tomorrow!
How do you keep on top of everything and stop "chasing the clock"?


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I've just had an email from Action for Happiness, letting me know that tomorrow, which is probably today by now, Wednesday 20th March, is the very first United Nations International Day of Happiness.
It seems that all around the world people are recognising that 'progress' should be about increasing human happiness and well-being, not just growing the economy at all costs. In fact, all 193 United Nations member states have adopted a resolution calling for happiness to be given a greater priority.
Recent research also shows that happy employees have higher levels of productivity, perform better in leadership roles and receive higher pay! So it seems that happiness certainly has many advantages. You can read more about it here in Shawn Achor's article on Positive Intelligence in the Harvard Business Review.
Soon after I'd read about the International Day of Happiness the very next email into my inbox was advertising the musical 'Singing in the Rain,' coming to the Manchester Opera House in November 2013. That's the random nature of in-boxes and my inbox in particular! It's the conduit for a vast array of emails relating to a myriad of topics which jostle with each other for my attention.
Today, this unlikely combination has not only got my attention, but got me thinking too. You have to be pretty happy to 'sing in the rain,' but what else can raise our happiness levels, not just for the International Day of Happiness, but every day?
If you know the song, then chances are the lyrics are swimming around your head already and you may have an inkling where this is going……
[All together now]
I'm singin' in the rain, Just singin' in the rain,
What a glorious feeling, And I'm happy again.
I'm laughing at clouds, So dark, up above,
The sun's in my heart, And I'm ready for love.
Let the stormy clouds chase, Everyone from the place,
Come on with the rain I have a smile on my face.
I'll walk down the lane with a happy refrain
I'm singin' and dancin' in the rain.
[Well done, you sound amazing!]
So it's the really simple things can make you happy; singing, dancing, rain, walking, laughing and love. I'm inclined to agree.
Think of the pleasure of crisp cotton sheets that smell clean and wonderfully fresh, or how it feels when you belt out a rock ballad at the top of your voice with the car stereo turned up extra loud, or how the garden looks when you're taking a bounce on a trampoline, or the joy of listening to children who are giddy with laughter over something silly.
There's plenty to choose from. All wonderfully simple things that can make life richer and more vivid, there's just one thing that stands in our way, we have to notice them to appreciate them.
In his book The Happiness Advantage, Shawn Achor describes how you can train your brain in 21 days to become more optimistic and therefore happier, by re-wiring your brain and scanning for evidence of the positive things that are happening all around.
It's a simple technique inspired by the writing of Dr. Martin Seligman, founder of Positive Psychology, a branch of psychology which focuses on the empirical study of such things as positive emotions and strengths.
With a very practical bias, Achor suggests that by noticing, and crucially recording in some way, 3 new things that you are grateful for each day over a 21 day period, and hopefully beyond, you can build a more optimistic outlook on life. Sounds simple enough.
One of our colleagues, "the talented Ian Pettigrew" from Kingfisher Coaching has been giving this technique a go and sharing his thoughts publicly on Twitter each evening. I wondered what changes he'd noticed since he started.
Now, I don't need much of an excuse to down tools for a chat, so this is his up-to-the-minute feedback, gathered just moments ago. I asked Ian to share with me what had happened since adopting this technique and here are a few highlights….
- It encourages you to reflect at the end of the day, which is perfect for learning as well as appreciating.
- Even on 'bad days,' of which there are very few, you can still find at least 3 thing to be grateful for, which can put a rather different spin on the day.
- It encourages an actively appreciative 'glass half full' attitude, which puts in a really resourceful state for dealing with life's little challenges.
- And if you want to share your gratitude with the wider world, be honest and tweet like no-one is watching. If not, you'll fail to share gems like 'had a chippy tea' or 'bunked of work early to visit Mum'
Why not give it a try? Who knows, you might be dancing and singing, and appreciating the rain in no time flat!
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Apple's iCloud move to China raises concerns www.nhk.or.jp
US IT giant Apple announced on Tuesday it is going to move the base of its data-storage services used by Chinese customers to China.
The operation of the "iCloud" services will be transferred to a local partner in Guizhou Province starting February 28th. Apple says the move is to comply with Chinese laws.
Beijing restricts data transfers outside of the country.
iCloud users are worried their photos, documents and other data could be handed over to authorities.
Other US and European IT companies are considering moving their data centers to China. Yet they are also worried that the tightening of the country's Internet regulations may end up hurting their business.
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What's the Bottom Line to a Healthier Lifestyle?
The danger posed by lack of attention to employees' physical health has been the focus of the Michigan Surgeon General since the appointment of the office has shed light on a serious problem. Michigan's own governor has also addressed important issues contained in the report from the Surgeon General that affect long-term health that will ensure the workforce remains productive. "The Surgeon Generals report will pave the way for our future health initiatives in Michigan and ultimately create a Healthier Michigan," said Governor Jennifer M. Granholm, addressing important issues in the Surgeon General's report regarding Michigan's workforce state of health (www.michigan.gov, 2005).
Concerning Michigan's workforces' health, it has much room for improvement. The 133-page report published by the Michigan Surgeon General will serve as the foundation of the state's efforts to improve the well-being of the people of Michigan". The report will herald for Michigan, "which ranks the third worst among the states for rate of obesity and has been among the ten heaviest states for the past 14 years.
Additionally, more than 62 percent of adults in Michigan are considered either overweight or obese, and a majority of high school students and adults indicated that they were trying to lose or maintain weight" (www.michigan.gov, 2005).
The objective of instituting an employee wellness program "would contribute to the overall health and well-being of your employees, their families and the community, and better contain your company's health care costs, while protecting your greatest asset - your employees" (www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/healthy/move.html). The benefits range from reducing health care costs, illness and injuries reduction, to improving employee relations and morale. The benefits for employees may include weight reduction, reducing stress and improving physical function. In creating a plan and framework for a workplace wellness program, company...


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It's Sunday, and that means it's time for another CR84FN challenge!
Before I get to my challenge card, I just want to thank everyone who takes time out to visit my little corner of blogland and leave such wonderful comments. I have been so busy this past while that I have really not been able to properly return the favour, but I want you all to know how much it makes my day that you take time out to leave some love. I promise to return the favour more properly soon!
I have been trying to build up an arsenal of birthday cards because one of my resolutions for this year was to send more out… I have missed 2 birthdays since the New Year, but they were both people who really wouldn't have noticed, so I don't feel *too* guilty. Still… I aim to do better!
This week's colours are cool, and very soothing. I loved the inspiration board as soon as I saw it:
Gorgeous, right? Here is my take:
This card made me realize how little grey I have in my stash of goodies. Lucky for me, I found a wonderful vintage grey button in my jar, and I had grey thread to sew with. Perfect! I wanted this card to be a much cooler, more lilac feel to it, but when I was done, the pink had won the battle.
Make sure you visit the Design Team Members (links always available on my sidebar), because there are some beautiful creations this week! And, of course, stop by and leave some love for our wonderful Guest Designer, Stella, who always has something gorgeous to share! Remember, the more times you play, the better your odds are for being chosen as our next Guest Designer!
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Computer Hacking As the world becomes more and more reliant on computers the computer hacking industry is greatly rising. With people such as Kevin Mitnick, who is known as a computer terrorist (Kjochaiche 1), computerized information isn't safe any more. Kevin is known as the most high-profiled computer criminal and responsible for more havoc in the computer world today.(1) He considered this a fun and easy task. He got caught and thrown into prison, but once he got out nothing changed. Kevin stated that as long as the technology is there it just calls to people to break into it. Computer hackers usually start off young, thinking that it is nothing but a little harmless fun. But as they get ...
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Computer Hacking Thesis Introduction: Hacking is very well-know way of crashing a computer system. Listed below is some information on the problems caused by hacking and some solutions of how to stop hacking. Thesis: Hacking has become such a problem in today's computer dependent society that stronger measures must be implemented to stop hackers, and if hackers are still successful, they should be severely punished. I. Hackers are a problem because... A. With the amount of businesses and corporations we depend on every day, we can't have hackers breaking in our systems because it causes so many problems with peoples jobs, and sometimes can cost us lots of money. B. So many people rely on com ...
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Computer Crime has become a very large issue in our society today; this paper will look at this issue from a sociological perspective. It will analyze the various crimes that make up computer crime and see what changes it has brought about in the world in which we live in. Computer crime first is a very new problem in our society today and it is crimes that are committed from a computer. These include embezzling, breaking into other computers, cyber porn and various other crimes that have a drastic affect on the society and the institutions that each of us hold to keep our global society running. To first understand computer crime one must understand first what crime is. According to Diana K ...
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Computers, Hackers, And Phreaks Computers, Hackers, And Phreaks The Internet is a wondrous place. Practically anything you could ever want is available on the Net. It's like a big city, it has the highly prestigious areas, and the sex-ridden slums (Mitchell). It has the upstanding citizens, and it has the criminals. On the Net, crime is more abundant than in a large city, though, mainly because of the difficulties in tracking and prosecuting offenders. Even from its beginnings, the Internet has always been a battlefield between phreaks and administrators. The Internet hasn't always been a public forum. In fact, the Internet has been around for years. The Internet is just a new fad (Larson). ...
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Cyber Terrorism The face of global terrorism as we knew it to be 50 odd years ago is changing rapidly with the advancement of technology in todays society. Be it a kid trying to get his kicks bypassing the security or his local Internet Service Provider, or an established terrorist trying to get classified information, the amount of funds we put into protecting ourselves from cyberterrorism is not nearly enough if we were to think about what could be at harm. The vulnerability of commercial systems to cyberattacks is repeatedly demonstrated by events portrayed in the media and, there is no evidence that non-government systems are any more or less vulnerable than government ones, or that the ...
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DNA Code Only a small fraction of our total DNA makes us different from gorillas, chimpanzees and other primates. An even smaller fraction makes one person different from the next. It's these differences that forensic DNA experts use to identify people and determine the source of biological evidence such as blood or semen found at a crime scene. DNA testing is powerful, sensitive and effective in pointing to the guilty and absolving the innocent. To date, 67 convicted felons have been exonerated nationwide based on DNA evidence. The vast majority of those have been rape cases. But DNA testing as it is now performed raises a question as to whether the public should fear that an innocent perso ...
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Even from it's humble beginnings, the Internet has always been a battlefield between phreaks and administrators Thesis: Even from it's humble beginnings, the Internet has always been a battlefield between phreaks and administrators. I. Introduction II. Background of the Internet A. Origins B. Growth 1. Colleges 2. Private Institutions C. Early Users D. Recent Changes 1. Easy Accessibility a. Online Services b. Public Dial-Ups 2. Resource Explosion III. Design A. No Central Hub B. Easy Additions 1. Little Discipline 2. Hard to Remove IV. Breaking In A. How to Do it B. Examples 1. Voice Mail Box 2. Kevin Lee Poulsen 3. Tonya Harding 4. Mark Abene V. Prevention A. CERT B. Newer Security Systems ...
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Hackers Computer Hacking Explosive growth in the computer industry over the last decade has made new technologies cheaper and simpler for the average person to own. As result, computers play an intricate part in our daily lives. The areas in which computers affect life are infinite, ranging from entertainment to finances. If anything were to happen to these precious devices, the world would be chaotic. Computer hacking is a dangerous crime that could total chaos for the entire world. Some hackers act on revenge or just impersonal mischievousness. But whatever their motives, their deeds can be destructive to a person's computer. An attack by a hacker not only affects the victim, but others as ...
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Hackers The meaning of a hacker is one who accesses a computer that can supposably not be accessed to non authorized people of the community. Hackers may use any type of system to access this information depending on what they intend on doing in the system. Methods hackers may use a variety of ways to hack into a system. First, if the hacker is experienced and smart the hacker will use telnet to access a shell on another machine so that the risk of getting caught is lower than doing it using their own system. Ways in which the hacker will break into the system are 1) Guess/cracking passwords. This is where the hacker takes guesses at the password or has a crack program to crack the password ...
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Hacking Hacking has been developed over the years to be unstoppable. Newcomers to the hacking community learn the rules by associating with established hackers. Hackers like to hack in order to impress each other. Hackers also do not know about the cost results of their actions. All studies show that hackers are generally young, and do not have full-time jobs or own property. They do not consider that if they do get into a system and make an unintentional, simple mistake, they could cost the company thousands, and possibly millions of dollars. I think that every computer professional, including the best, have mad a mistake that has caused the loss of data, service or money. Young hackers do ...
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The Computer Underground NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY THE SOCIAL ORGANIZATION OF THE COMPUTER UNDERGROUND A THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE GRADUATE SCHOOL IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE MASTER OF ARTS DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY BY GORDON R. MEYER %CompuServe: 72307,1502% %GEnie: GRMEYER% DEKALB, ILLINOIS AUGUST 1989 ABSTRACT Mame: Gordon R. Meyer Department: Sociology Title: The Social Organization of the Computer Underground Major: Criminology Degree: M.A. Aproved by: Date: Tesis Director NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY ABSTRACT This paper examines the social organization of the "computer underground" (CU). The CU is composed of actors in three roles, "computer hackers," " ...
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The Computer Underground. The beginning of the electronic communication revolution that started with the public use of telephones to the emergence of home computers has been accompanied by corresponding social problems involving the activities of so-called "computer hackers," or better referred to as the computer underground (CU). The CU is composed of computer aficionados who stay on the fringes of legality. The CU is composed of relatively intelligent people, in contrast to the media's description of the ultra intelligent and sophisticated teenage "hacker." The majority have in common the belief that information should be free and that they have "a right to know." They often have some amou ...
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Now that
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
is readily available on store shelves everywhere, it is only a matter of time before the DLC begins hitting. Capcom has revealed the complete alternate costume list for the game, featuring new duds for all of the existing characters, as well as release dates and prices for all of them.
There are going to be a number of costume packs released for both the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live; each pack will contain alternate uniforms for 4 different characters and cost $3.99 / 320 Microsoft points. Here is the line up:
MvC3 Costume Pack (11/15/11): Chris Redfield, Ryu, Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Dante
The Rising Dead Pack (11/22/11): Frank West, Nemesis, Phoenix, Ghost Rider
The Evil Twin Pack (12/6/11): Hsien-Ko, Vergil, Deadpool, Spiderman
Ancient Warrior Pack (12/20/11): Arthur, Firebrand, Hulk, Magneto
Brawler Pack (1/10/12): Spencer, Haggar, She-Hulk, Iron Fist
Femme Fatale Pre-Order Pack (1/17/12): Morrigan, Chun-Li, X-23, Storm
Villain Pre-Order Pack (1/17/12): Wesker, C.Viper, Super-Skrull, M.O.D.O.K.
New Age of Heroes Pre-Order Pack (1/17/12): Akuma, Strider, Dr. Doom, Sentinel
Animal Pack (1/24/12): Felicia, Amaterasu, Wolverine, Rocket Raccoon
Weapon Expert Pack (2/7/12): Trish, Zero, Taskmaster, Hawkeye
Viewtiful Strange Pack (2/21/12): Viewtiful Joe, Tron, Phoenix Wright, Dormammu, Dr. Strange, Nova
Once everything is said and done, Capcom will be releasing a huge "value pack" that contains all of the costumes released for the game. This pack will be released on March 6, 2012 featuring all 48 DLC costumes included in the original Marvel vs. Capcom 3 costume DLC Pack as well as all 11 of the Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 DLC packs listed above for a value price of $20.00 /1600 Microsoft points.
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(Since I am going away for the weekend, my blogpost is published a few days early.)
This time I am going to write about Pentametron, which is a poetry generator. The website seems not to be in use, so here is a link to the Twitter page: https://twitter.com/pentametron
The Twitter account was created in March 2012, and has since gained over 20.000 followers.
The poems usually consist of four lines where each line is a tweet of its own. All the tweets used are retweeted from other Twitter accounts despite the fact that Pentametron is only following two users. I am not sure how the account works, but find it quite interesting.
According to "I love e-poetry" (http://iloveepoetry.com/?p=48), Pentametron is made by Ranjit Bhatnagar and sifts through 10% of all Tweets, passing them through a dictionary for pronunciation (to find out what rhymes with what, I assume). The mechanism behind Pentametron sounds rather simple, but effective. Though when I say simple, I do not mean to say I know how it is done – because I do not (I would love to learn though!), I just imagine that the process behind how Pentametron works is very simple once you know how to set it all up.
Now that we know a bit about how this Twitterbot works, let's move on to the big billion dollar question that Pentametron and similar bots raise: Is it art? Is it poetry? We discussed this a bit in class already, so instead of trying to speak of this in an objective matter I will write down my own thoughts about this.
So – is Pentametron poetry? Is it even art?
Well, traditionally speaking art, and the traditional genres of art (music, poetry, paintings, etc) were made to express feelings. Emotions which the bots cannot understand, meaning Pentametron contains no feelings. However, that does not mean the reader cannot feel anything from reading the poems. Therefore, emotions may be involved after all. Thus making the "emotions"-argument not valid.
Pentametron rhymes. Pentametron is (at times) cryptic. Pentametron opens for interpretation, at least to some extent. Pentametron produces poetry… But back to emotions, will the reader feel anything?
In my opinion yes – sometimes. Some of the poems made me feel emotions. Others did not (but maybe they made others feel an emotion and just not me?). What wakes emotions is individual.
"So over everything and everyone,
(they alternated roles throughout the run),
When will the lonely feelings go away?,
Up doing homework got a test today."
This poem perfectly describes the life of a teenager- they feel done with the world, and lonely – and got no time to talk to their friends because they got homework and tests to work with. I think many can relate to this – meaning it will cause people to feel something.
So, is it poetry? Yes, one could say that – but not in the traditional meaning. Many of the poems does not really make sense, no matter how much one tries.
So, do I like Pentametron? Kind of. I find the technology behind it fascinating, but I am not really a fan of the poetry it results in. Which brings us to the question if I am a fan of poetry in general (because otherwise of course one would not like Pentametron).
Yes, I do like poetry. While looking for a more classic poem speaking of loneliness, to compare with Pentametron, I remembered this:
"By a route obscure and lonely,
Haunted by ill angels only,
Where an Eidolon, named NIGHT,
On a black throne reigns upright,"
(taken from "Dreamland" (1844) by Edgar Allan Poe).
I think that Poe opens for interpretation on a completely different level than Pentametron. Though the loneliness in the two poems may not be in the same context, I still find the differences fascinating. Pentametron tells us of loneliness and being done with everyone, while saying they have to do homework, which means more isolation from friends (hence feeding the loneliness). Poe, on the other hand, does not explain as much what is going on – leaving the reader more freedom to interpret. Also I think Poe "paints" the poem better, by giving one pictures to imagine in ones head. However, Pentametron's poems are more fun to read – and not as exhausting because one does not need to rethink and interpret every single line or even every word.
Is this a matter of taste? Quite possible. It is not fair of me to compare Pentametron to my favorite poet, because that makes the whole comparison so much more subjective. But then again, this is my blog – meaning I decide when to be subjective and when not to be.
Overall, Pentametron is fascinating – real poetry or mocketry (mock + poetry = mocketry. Yes I just made that up) does not matter as much because Pentametron is meant as a way of entertainment. However, is not all art meant as entertainment?
The discussion of what is art and what is not, of what can be considered poetry and what cannot, the discussion of what entertainment is or is not, the discussion of taste/subjectivity vs objectivity… They can go on forever. Therefore I am not going to expand more on them in this blogpost. Even though these subjects are fun to discuss, I believe there is no objective truth because everyone is different. We are all individuals. And there you have my final answer to whether Pentametron is art and/or poetry: it is up to each and everyone of us to decide for ourselves whether it is or is not.
Thank you for reading my blogpost. More to come!


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A woman who was caught up in the fight between Chris Brown and Drake at an LA club has threatened to sue, reports TMZ.
Lucy Pavlovsky was in the VIP section of the W.i.P. nightclub when the fight broke out, and suffered large cuts across her arm which required 12 stitches.
Javier Solano, the victim's lawyer, claimed that she had ducked down when bottles started flying between the two parties and didn't notice that her arm was "gushing blood" until she was on her way out of the venue.
Solano said that his client then took a cab to the nearest hospital and received a total of 12 stitches to close up two deep wounds on her arm, as well as a tetanus injection.
According to Solano, Pavlovsky was interviewed by NYPD officers on Friday (June 15), who told her they were gathering evidence for a possible criminal complaint.
In a statement, Solano suggested that the lawsuit would most likely be filed against the club, but Drake and Brown could also be implicated.
"At this moment we are exploring all options on who will become a defendant," he said.
"I can assure you that regardless of fame, money or stature, the people responsible will be held accountable."
Brown's legal team have claimed that they have evidence that Drake threw bottles during the brawl, but police have reportedly said they have no plans to arrest the rapper.


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The FinanceAsia Composite Internet Index Facix closed 65.00 points on Monday, April 16, down 0.74 points -1.12% from the previous trading day.
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I didn't realise it was one of the most universal questions of mankind. Why does a all-good all-powerfull God allow such pain and evil in the world. Makes me feel a bit unoriginal. But I heard a sermon on Radio Rhema that made two good points.
1. If this is a world of people born into sin, why is there not a whole society of Jack the Rippers? Maybe God is already preventing way more evil than we realise.
2. This life is just the precursor to the next one. This could be the closest thing to heaven that some people may ever experience, and the closest thing to hell that some people may ever experience.
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Hot Picks: Improv troupes, 420 music fest and more
Thursday 4/18
Improv Festival: Improv troupes from Austin, Chicago, Minneapolis and New York will take on H-Town's funniest folks at the 2013 Houston Improv Festival Thursday through Saturday at the Midtown Art Center, 2414 LaBranch. "Our intent this year is to showcase the vast diversity within the improv art form," festival producer Todd Boring said. Among the troupes participating: Houston's Baby Knuckle, Austin's iScream Sandwich and Chicago's SCRAM!. Performances - each featuring three troupes - are 7 p.m. Thursday, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $15 per show or $45 for a weekend pass. Purchase online at houston www.houstonimprovfestival.com.
Saturday 4/20
Homegrown 420 Music & Art Festival: That smell wafting through the air at this daylong event is exactly what you think it is. A flurry of hard-edged acts provide the hazy soundtrack, including Lotus Effect, Vestibule, PowerRage, Revolver, Torrid Complex, Robin Kirby and Dani Vargas. A bikini contest also is promised. When: noon Saturday; Where: The Compound, 2035 Wheeler; Tickets: $5.
Southeast 420 Fest: Competing festivals! (And here we thought all this 420 business meant peace and love, dude.) The Southeast 420 Fest takes a more diverse approach in its celebration of "all sorts of green initiatives." The lineup includes La Sien, YokoMono, Free Radicals, Come See My Dead Person, Second Lovers and Journey Agents. Also on tap are hookah, glass-blowing, graffiti and more. When: 3 p.m. Saturday; Where: Numbers, 300 Westheimer, and AvantGarden, 411 Westheimer; Tickets: $8-$12; facebook.com/southeast420fest or 832-519-1429.
San Jacinto Day: History will come to life Saturday at the annual San Jacinto Day Festival and Battle Reenactment on the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site in LaPorte. Hundreds of reenanctors will demonstrate camp life, as well as participate in a dramatization of Sam Houston's army's defeat of the Mexican Army. The battle, which essentially ended the Texas Revolution, began at approximately 3 p.m. April 21, 1836, and lasted less than 20 minutes. Saturday's celebration also will feature music, food and games. Free admission. The historical site is located at 3523 Independence Parkway. Find details at sanjacinto-museum.org.
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En Masse: A marching band tends to move and make sound with a singular purpose, but there are all sorts of moving parts at work. Which makes En Masse an intriguing event. A few hundred performers from the University of Houston's Cougar Marching Band will disperse around Discovery Green to give interested parties a look at a "deconstructed parade." When: 4 p.m. Saturday; Where: Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney; Tickets: free; more information at www.discovery green.com.
Monday 4/22
Jonathan Lethem: Writer Lethem's brilliance is a bifurcated thing. On one hand, he's turned out some of the most imaginative novels of the past 20 years, starting with thoughtful modern takes on genre fiction. Running parallel to his work as a novelist, Lethem also has been a provocative essayist. His "The Ecstasy of Influence," released in 2011, collected a number of his nonfiction pieces into one terrific collection. He'll be joined by John Jeremiah Sullivan, another top-shelf nonfiction writer, author of the acclaimed essay collection "Pulphead." When: 7:30 p.m. Monday; Where: Hubbard Stage, Alley Theatre, 615 Texas. Tickets: $5; www.inprint houston.org.
Tuesday 4/23
"Hands on a Hardbody": More than 15 years later the premise still sounds ridiculous: a documentary film about 24 people in Longview hoping to be the last one standing with a hand on a pickup, winner take all. But S.R. Bindler's film proved an enduring classic. A remastered version of the film will screen with some never-before-seen footage. When: 7:15 p.m. Tuesday; Where: Sundance Cinemas, 510 Texas; Tickets: $10.50; www.sundance cinemas.com.
Carrie Underwood: It's tough to believe that Underwood has been around for almost a decade. She won the fourth "American Idol" title in 2005 and has since produced a string of country-pop albums that have made her one of the genre's biggest stars. But she's almost too perfect. We'd love more "Before He Cheats" and less everything else. And despite all the genre accolades, current album "Blown Away" teeters heavily on the pop side. Not that there's anything wrong with that. But own up, sister. With Hunter Hayes. When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday; Where: Toyota Center, 1510 Polk; Tickets: $46-$66; 866-446-8849 or houstontoyota center.com.


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Itapuca Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
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Itapuca Spot ID
Type: reef
Reliability: consistent
Best: Swell SE | Wind NE
Sea Temperature Today is: 26.8 °C
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View detailed 48hrs and full 7 days forecasts
Itapuca in Rio de Janeiro is a very sheltered reef break that has reliable surf. Winter is the favoured time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds blow from the northeast. Clean groundswells prevail and the ideal swell angle is from the southeast. There are left and right breaking reefs. Best around mid tide. Often Crowded. Take care of pollution,crowds.
Tide Times:
For Niterói, 2 km from Itapuca.
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Itapuca Tide Times and Tide Chart
Live Weather:
At Santos Dumont/Rio de Janeiro Airport, 5 km from Itapuca.
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Overall Itapuca Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution in January
This image shows the variation of swells directed at Itapuca over a normal January, bas... (show all text)
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The two graphs above are also combined in the single Itapuca surf consistency graph.
Also see Itapuca surf quality by season and Itapuca surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to Rio de Janeiro surf spots and tide stations that are in the area of Itapuca
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Itapuca:(click location name for more details)
- Closest break1 mi
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Wave buoys nearest to Itapuca:
- Closest wave buoy725 mi
- Second closest wave buoy2584 mi
- Third closest wave buoy2670 mi
- Fourth closest wave buoy2707 mi
- Fifth closest wave buoy2740 mi
Tide stations nearest to Itapuca:
- Closest tide station1 mi
- Second closest tide station5 mi
- Third closest tide station17 mi
- Fourth closest tide station39 mi
- Fifth closest tide station51 mi
Ski Resorts closest to Itapuca:
- Closest ski areaChacaltaya (Bolivia)1686 mi
- Second closest ski areaVallecitos (Argentina)1750 mi
- Third closest ski areaLos Penitentes (Argentina)1765 mi
- Fourth closest ski areaLos Puquios (Argentina)1768 mi
- Fifth closest ski areaPortillo (Chile)1781 mi
Town and city forecasts close to Itapuca:
- Closest city location1 mi
- Second closest city location11 mi
- Third closest city location17 mi
- Fourth closest city location17 mi
- Fifth closest city location19 mi
- The closest passenger airport to Itapuca is Santos Dumont (Rio De Janeiro) Airport (SDU) in Brazil, 4 km (2 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Itapuca is Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim (Rio De Janeiro) Airport (GIG), also in Brazil, 17 km (11 miles) away.
- Third is Santa Cruz (Rio De Janeiro) Airport (STU) in Brazil, 61 km (38 miles) away.
- Francisco De Assis (Juiz De Fora) Airport (JDF) in Brazil is 127 km (79 miles) away.
- Bartolomeu Lisandro (Campos) Airport (CAW), also in Brazil is the fifth nearest airport to Itapuca and is 230 km (143 miles) away.
This is the Surf-Forecast page for Itapuca, Rio de Janeiro. Use the tab navigation above to view Itapuca sea temperature, Itapuca photographs, Itapuca detailed swell predictions, wind and weather forecasts, Itapuca webcams, current wind from Rio de Janeiro live weather stations and Itapuca tide predictions. The Brazil swell maps link will open up the big picture showing Brazil and the surrounding seas. These swell maps can be animated to show the different swell components, wave energy, wave period, wave heights, together with wind and weather forecasts, current weather and sea state observations from Brazil wave-buoys, passing ships and coastal weather stations. Each of the forecast pages for this surf break feature a global and regional wavefinder tool to locate the best surf conditions in the area around Itapuca.


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How did I start learning Spanish?
Spanish is the language that I have been studying the longest – 16 years! In sixth grade, I had to choose which foreign language I would study for the rest of my school days. The choice was between either French or Spanish. At the time, my dad was dating a Colombian woman, so I chose Spanish. I took Spanish classes every year from 6th grade until I graduated high school (12th grade).
In college, my major required me to take six credits (two classes) in a foreign language. They offered French, Spanish, and Italian. My mother's family came from Sicily, so I really wanted to switch to Italian. But, I decided to stick with Spanish, since I was familiar with it. I took more than the required two classes, and actually had enough credits to minor in it if I wanted too. (I chose to minor in History.)
In 2007 (summer after freshman year of college), I had the opportunity to go to Spain for two weeks. I stayed with a friend and her family in Barcelona. I was so excited to be able to finally travel out of the country and to a place where I could practice my Spanish. Unfortunately, I didn't use my Spanish at all while I was there. I spoke English with my friend (and her friends/family), and everyone there was speaking Catalán. I was young, and hadn't even known that there were other languages used by natives of Spain. (I'm much more informed now, I promise!) So, this was quite a shock to me. I came home with the same language skills that I had left with.
Then, in 2012, I began taking online Spanish lessons through italki, and I haven't stopped. In August of 2014, I started working in a community where 60% of the population speaks Spanish. I was able to put my Spanish skills on my resume, and I use it every day at work, talking to patrons. I think this job has improved the speed at which I speak and understand Spanish. Because of this I plan on taking the DELE in November.
How/Why did you start studying your target language? You can also check my Japanese and Korean stories.


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Grand Theft Auto Online will go live on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network at 4am Pacific / 7am Eastern / 12pm Greenwich Mean Time / 9pm Eastern Australian time on October 1, Rockstar Games has confirmed to IGN.
The GTA 5 multiplayer add-on will come in the form of a Title Update on both platforms. Anyone who owns GTA 5 will be accessible via the game menu once the multiplayer game rolls out.
GTA Online, you may recall, takes place months before the in-game events of GTA 5's main story, and lets 16 players make a mess of Los Santos together with odd jobs, bounties, heists, sports, stick-ups, and, later in an update, in competitive games of Capture the Flag.
Rockstar anticipates that the first couple weeks will need tuning "as it goes from internal testing to the reality of being played by tons of people in the real world." While you wait for the update, check out the 10 insane things we saw in GTA Online, and read IGN's GTA Online Release Schedule wiki.
IGN's Review in Progress will begin tomorrow, October 1, once GTA Online goes live.
Mitch Dyer is an Associate Editor at IGN. He's currently reading Greg Sestero and Tom Bissell's The Disaster Artist. Follow him on Twitter, follow him on IGN, and listen to him on Podcast Unlocked.


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This Barron's article points out that many tech stocks have strong balance sheets and low P/Es.
The article also calls Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA) a "financial Fort Knox" and says the stock looks inexpensive.
Attention Shoppers, It's Time to Buy
Charlie Munger said the following about Berkshire at the final Wesco Financial annual meeting:
Berkshire's stock is at a point Buffett and I never anticipated it would go to.
Investors owning Berkshire at current prices will do quite all right just sitting on their rear ends.
When Munger said that, the stock was roughly 10% higher than it is now. The Berkshire Hathaway class B shares (BRKb) are currently selling at just over $ 70/share as I write this.
As far as the other stocks go it should continue to be a rough ride. I have no idea whether these stocks will be higher or lower in 3 months or even 3 years for that matter. Anyone who doesn't like looking at paper losses for potentially an extended period probably should not be buying.
On the other hand, the price that some of these businesses are now selling at compared to what they will likely be worth in ten years or so is attractive.
The article also mentions stocks from several other sectors (financials, pharma, defense, and even a gold miner) worth considering that, for the most part, are of little interest to me.
Long positions in MSFT, INTC, HPQ, AAPL, and BRKb
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eGo AIO Pro C, being all-in-one style, attaches the best anti-leaking structure with 4ml e-juice capacity. It's powered by single replaceable 18650 battery. Large airflow inlet can be achieved directly from both sides. It is simple and convenient in use, but fashionable in look of several mixed colors and indicator light of seven colors. Its simplicity and efficiency make eGo AIO Pro C quite popular and unique.
eGo AIO Pro C applies all-in-one style with atomizer inserted inside, which is quite convenient to use and carry. Though petite but it is powerful enough to produce large vapor.
Simply unscrew the battery bottom cover and put one 18650 cell into the body.
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E-juice filling can be easily achieved by removing the top cap and injecting through the two side holes (not the vent pipe) directly.
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Simply charge eGo AIO Pro by connecting it with a computer or a wall adapter via USB cable.
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Hi, I will be coming to Brussels these days and i am wondering where is the best party location? I have been to Brussles before but never went to a club there and I want this weekend to be epic;) so please help me out with some good tips:-) Music wise i would prefere mainstream/house. Thanx already!!!


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Still blown away when I see favorable reviews for Big School releases in the formidable Big Takeover zine. This time reviewer Maria Sherman tackles the classic Graham Repulski My Color Is Red 7″ and writes:
Repulski is the new answer to Guided By Voices. And with good reason. This latest EP from the Ohio* native was mastered by ex-GBV Todd Tobias, reveling in a healthy amount of indie rock obscurity, and ringing mysterious. "Everyone Likes My Three Dollar Shirt", possibly the strongest track, sounds like a Shrimper Records' single that never happened and is also the most melodically complex. It's almost impossible to hear the heartbeat pounding rhythm and not have its driving harmony stuck in your head. His name is Graham Repulski; all hail the king of lo-fi noise.
*Actually New Jersey but who's counting?
You can still grab a copy of the limited 7″ from the BSR store here.