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From Apprentice to Managing Director
Nathan Sanders is the Managing Director of Utilities in SSE's Enterprise division but he started his career as an apprentice prior to the privatisation of the energy industry. As part of Apprenticeship Week we asked him to take us through his career from apprentice to MD.
I have been a Managing Director of Utilities in SSE's Enterprise division for nearly seven years. I might be a few years, experiences and miles away from where I started my career, but there are still many similarities between my role as MD and my first job as an electrical apprentice.
I started my career with Southern Electric, before the privatisation of the energy industry and subsequent merger with Scottish Hydro Electric. My apprenticeship covered all aspects of electrical installation works but when I completed the programme in 1992 I continued my development and became a Southern Electric Contracting (SEC) Technical Trainee. This role helped me develop knowledge of the newly privatised industry and build skills in system design, project control, human resource management, contract law, computer literacy and in-house procedures and operations.
After two years within the training role I became a Contracting Engineer for the business before taking up a managerial position in 1996 as the District Contracts Manager.
As I grew in the organisation I began to take on more and more responsibility, with the skills I had gained throughout my apprenticeship and traineeship standing me in good stead. By 2003 I was an Area Manager responsible for around 45 office employees and a further 200 installation engineers in the field.
My final role before becoming MD was as the Regional Director/Networks Manager of a new SEC division, supporting SSE on the construction and development of embedded gas, electricity and water. It's always better to know what you're talking about and thanks to my background I have a solid knowledge of construction, so I could, with the help of my team, make the best decision for the business.
Throughout all my roles I have continued to learn, develop and seek new challenges. Something I got a taste for during my apprenticeship. It may have been a few years ago, but you don't forget the skills you learn at the start, and they definitely still come in handy today.
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Does the music stop at 11:45 or midnight?
The music can play until midnight and you will have time to gather your items and leave the barn.
Do you take down the head table for the dance? Yes
Do you offer late night pizza?
Yes, there is a place to preorder these on your bridal profile. You can tell us a specific time you would like them served or we typically serve them at 10:30.
Do you have s'more sticks for by the fire?
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Baidu Next? China Internet M&A Heats Up
China tech sector has taken its first step towards becoming more like Silicon Valley after the Youku-Tudou deal.
After Youku announced that it would take over Tudou in an all-share swap on Monday, in China's highest profile internet deal, Citigroup thinks it's the beginning of a wave of M&A activity in the sector. Aside from Youku, other high-profile corporate activity in the Chinese tech sector in recent months includes Alibaba Group's privatization of its Hong Kong-listed unit, and Shanda Interactive Entertainment's buyout by management. But it's still a long way to Silicon Valley – Citi estimates that by comparison, some 85% of successful start-ups there get bought-out, which is a key driver of innovation, providing capital and support to young companies.
But these deals signal that China's web industry has finally come of age, with a couple of catalysts for further M&A in the sector. First, says Citi, potential acquirers are facing less competition and have more opportunities as Chinese companies face greater difficulty going public domestically, and private equity investment in the sector is slowing. Valuations have also worked in the favor of acquirers. Youku chief executive Victor Koo noted that Tudou shares have underperformed relative to the company's performance, and being bought could help unlock some of that value.
In the Youku Tudou age, video is an obvious area where more M&A is likely to happen, says Citi. The pressure is on for competitors to scale-up in a sector where costs are rising, but earnings have been slower to catch up.
"Everyone fears someone will do a deal with Baidu, which would direct all video searches through their search engine. Being marginalized leads to a vicious cycle, where you can't raise capital, can't spend on premium content," said a banker close to the Youku deal.
See more in this story at Deal Journal
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Correction: a previous version of this post misstated that Victor Koo is the CEO of Tudou.


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Top academy heads elected to help schools flourish
1,600 academy heads took part in headteacher board elections
The Department for Education has announced the names of the 32 headteachers who have been voted by their peers to sit on the boards of the 8 new regional schools commissioners (RSCs).
More than 1,600 headteachers took part in the vote to elect their peers to the headteacher boards (HTBs), which start in September. These new bodies, of 6 to 8 members, will help the 8 newly appointed RSCs be champions for academy freedoms, identify where new academies can be created, and provide a failure regime for the small number of academies which are struggling.
The 32 elected are education experts with the experience and local knowledge needed to help academies in their areas flourish. They are all headteachers, or recent headteachers, from schools judged by Ofsted to have 'outstanding' leadership and management.
RSCs will take on responsibilities previously held by the Secretary of State, such as agreeing or rejecting academy applications, and their combined local insight will mean they can make informed decisions on when and how to intervene.
Schools Minister Lord Nash said:
Headteacher boards will provide an excellent body of support for our regional school commissioners in their task of improving the education of pupils across England.
These elections show heads recognise the value that HTBs can play in shaping the future of the education system.
The collective expertise and wisdom of HTBs will help keep schools to account, champion academy freedoms and ensure swift action is taken when things go wrong.
The number of academy schools has increased dramatically since May 2010, when there were just 203 academies, all sponsored and all secondary. Latest figures show there are now 4,199 academies overall, with 58% of secondary schools now academies and 12% of primaries now academies.
RSCs' responsibilities will include:
- taking decisions on the creation of new academies on behalf of the Education Secretary
- monitoring academy performance and improving underperforming academies
- ensuring there is a strong supply of excellent sponsors to work with underperforming schools in the region
Two additional board members will be appointed by each RSC, and the board will be able to co-opt further members to fill skills or expertise gaps.
Schools Commissioner Frank Green said:
I am absolutely delighted that we have had so many headteachers taking part in the establishment of the headteacher boards. 159 candidates stood for election for the 32 elected posts on the 8 regional HTBs with a turnout of almost 40% in the elections.
The academy and free school leaders have demonstrated their appetite and commitment to leading our new, self-managing, self-improving education system, which augurs well for its success. And this means that many more children will have better outcomes as a result.
The headteachers elected to the HTBs are:
|RSC (region)
|Elected headteachers (school)
|Paul Smith (Lancashire and west Yorkshire)
|Jane Acklam (Moor End Academy), Pamela Birch (Hambleton Primary School), Martin Shevill (Ossett Academy and Sixth-Form College), Alan Yellup (Wakefield City Academy)
|Janet Renou (north of England)
|Zoe Carr (Town End Academy), Chris Clarke (Queen Elizabeth School), Nick Hurn (Cardinal Hume Catholic School), Lesley Powell (The Academy at Shotton Hall)
|Dominic Herrington (south London and south-east England)
|Rhona Julia Barnfield (Howard of Effingham School), Ian Bauckham (Bennett Memorial Diocesan School), Andrew Carter (South Farnham School), Denise Shepherd (Rochester Grammar School)
|Martin Post (north-west London and south central England)
|Richard Edwards (Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School), Sir Michael Griffiths (Northampton School for Boys), Claire Robins (Sir John Lawes School), Teresa Tunnadine (The Compton School)
|Pank Patel (west Midlands)
|Mike Donoghue (John Taylor High School), Billy Downie (The Streetly Academy), David Andrew Seddon (Baxter College), Sally Yates (Deanery Church of England Primary School)
|Sir David Carter (south-west England)
|Dave Baker (Bradley Stoke Community School and Abbeywood Community School), Lorraine Heath (Uffculme School), Lisa Mannall (Trenance Learning Academy), Roger Pope (Kingsbridge Community College)
|Dr Tim Coulson (north-east London and east of England)
|Caroline Mary Bronwyn Haynes (Tendring Technology College), Stephen Munday (Comberton Village College), Debbie Rogan (The Wickford Church of England School and Briscoe Primary), Margaret Wilson (The King John School Academy Trust)
|Jenny Bexon-Smith (east Midlands and the Humber)
|Chris Beckett (The Deepings School), Hugh Howe (Beauchamp College), Christine Linnitt (Holywell Primary School), Geoff Lloyd (Tuxford Academy)
Notes to editors
- The electorate was made up of headteachers of all academies in England open on 1 May 2014. Each headteacher was only able to vote in the election for the HTB covering the region in which their academy is located.
- The elections used a first-past-the-post system with conditions to ensure that at least one primary head and one secondary head is represented and to ensure that no more than one head per single academy chain is elected onto each board.
- Candidates for the elected positions must either:
- currently be serving as a headteacher/executive head of an academy rated by Ofsted as 'outstanding' overall with 'outstanding' leadership and management
- currently be serving as a headteacher/executive head of an academy rated by Ofsted as 'good' overall with 'outstanding' leadership and management
- have recently (within 2 years of the closing date of the election) served as a headteacher/executive head of an academy which met either of the above rules
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Erin's DIY Doormat Wall Art
I love a project that lets even those of us who aren't exactly artistic still create original art. This DIY project, using a doormat as a stencil, is a perfect way to feel like an artist even without mad skills.
Erin, over at Lemon Tree Creations, used a few pieces of poplar board and a doormat to create this handsome wall art. First, Erin stained the boards with a dark walnut color. After the stain had dried, Erin put two of the boards side by side, laid the doormat she had pick up at Lowe's on top of them, and then sprayed white paint over it. It took four passes of spray paint to get into all the nooks and crannies. After allowing the paint to dry for about thirty minutes, Erin lifted off the doormat to reveal her new DIY art.
I love the look that this created. The wood grain popping through with the white pattern is quite nice. I could even see going a little further and applying this treatment to an entire wall!
Check out Erin's full post on this project: Lemon Tree Creations: Doormat Wall Art.
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Introduction to PROMPT: Technique
Introduction to PROMPT: Technique
Thursday - Saturday, June 14 - 16, 2018; 9am - 4:30pm
Course Description:
This 3 day intensive workshop focuses on teaching the technique of PROMPT. The training is hands-on tactile-kinesthetic input and emphasizes the need to integrate this into a holistic therapy approach. Please note that due to the hands-on training workshop attendees cannot have long fingernails when taking the workshop. Should you have any limitations in using your hands to apply PROMPTs to a training partner, or receiving PROMPTs on your face from a training partner, please contact [email protected] for potential accommodations.
DAILY WORKSHOP SCHEDULE - Introduction to PROMPT
This program is offered for 1.8 ASHA CEUs (Introductory Level, Professional Area). This workshop focuses on technique and learning the four levels (Parameter, Syllable, Complex and Surface) of prompting that support the broader, holistic philosophy and approach of PROMPT.
The price of this Workshop is $775 USD. Be one of the first to register and save $50.
This registration is non-refundable. Only licensed Speech-Language Pathologists are eligible to take this workshop.
Thursday - Saturday, June 14 - 16, 2018;
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London, UK.
If you were young, had no serious obligations and someone offered to organize and plan an extended vacation in a foreign country for you and some friends would you be interested? Of course you would. I've basically just described what study abroad is.
One of my biggest regrets in college was deciding not to study abroad. My junior year a bunch of my friends decided to study abroad. One group went to London while another went to Surfer's Paradise, Australia. I thought about both but ultimately ended up passing because I was worried that I'd miss out on everything happening at school, and by everything I just mean a ton of excessive partying. Luckily, I made up for this poor decision in college by studying abroad in London during my lasy year of law school. Although I got my chance to study abroad in law school, if I could do it over I would study abroad in college AND law school. Here are the things that I wish I would have considered back in college:
There is No Better Time
College is hands down the best time to experience living in another country. Why? Mainly because college is almost certainly the last time in your life that you'll have so few obligations. Sure, it may seem like you have a lot on your plate, but after college is over you'll realize how little you had tying you down. Most college students aren't married, don't have kids yet and don't have a serious career. In other words, there's nothing to stop you from leaving everything behind and living in another country for a few months.
Some students worry that they still have to study and won't have enough time to enjoy their experience abroad. I'll let you in on a little secret: your school won't outright admit this, but your classes won't be nearly as hard or time consuming as they are on campus and the grading will be much more leinent. I did a semester of law school abroad and although I spent more time in english pubs than studying, I still had one of my best semesters. Like I said, it's more of an extended vacation than it is a semester of school.
You're Young and in Great Company
One of the most obvious reasons why you should study abroad is that you're young. You have the energy and curiosity to explore a new city or country and try new things. You can stay out partying until the early hours of the morning and still make it to class the next day without feeling too hungover. Even better, in a study abroad program you're going to surrounded by other young, like-minded people. You'll never be bored because at any given time you'll be able to find someone else in your program willing to explore a new area or try a new bar or club. When else will you ever be able to spend an extended period of time in a foreign country with a bunch of other young people that just want to have a good time?
The Logisitics Are Covered
Study abroad is like an extended vacation where you don't even have to worry about the planning. This is one of the most underrated perks of study abroad. If you're traveling abroad on your own planning the logistics of the trip can be extremely time consuming. For a study abroad program on the other hand, your school is going to do most of the legwork. They'll cover everything from providing you information on obtaining necessary travel documentation to planning tours and excursions for you.
Another thing your school will do for you on a study abroad program is secure your housing. This is clutch. Finding an apartment near where you currently live is hard enough but can you imagine having to do it in a foreign country? You don't have the ability to physically preview apartments and you probably won't have any idea what area to live in or what a fair price is. Having the school handle housing alleviates all of these concerns.
When I studied abroad in London my school was able to obtain a newly remodeled apartment in the center of the city for my roommates and I. The best part? We paid no more than we would for housing back at school in the states. Colleges that bring in a large group of students have additional bargaining power that an individual never would. As a result, on a study abroad program you're likely to be located in a great location that you otherwise wouldn't be able to obtain an such an affordable rate.
You Have the Financial Ability
"Study abroad is too expensive, I can't afford it." This is an excuse students often make to forgo study abroad. In reality, study abroad budgets are actually only slightly higher than a student's budget on campus. If you're already taking out hundreds of thousands of dollars in loans to pay for college, what is a few extra thousand? Plus, colleges typically allow you to obtain a higher loan amount for a semester abroad to cover additional expenses like flights. If you're lucky enough to have parents that fund your college education, then just ask. You'd be surprised at how often parents are in favor of study abroad programs. In either case, the experience you gain is priceless.
You Have a Base to Explore an Entire Continent
Another reason you should consider studying abroad is that it makes travel to additional locations extremely accessible. While I lived in London, I was able to make weekend trips to Scotland, Belgium, the Netherlands (yes, Amsterdam) and Spain. None of these trips would have been possible without having London as a home base. For anyone considering studying abroad in the UK or Europe, travel throughout Europe is very affordable using a combination of regional airlines, trains and buses.
So What Are You Waiting For?
There are a ton of great reasons why you should study abroad, but perhaps the best is that there isn't a good reason why you shouldn't study abroad. When I was in college I justified not studying abroad by telling myself that I'd be missing out on so much at college. This was a complete fallacy. Missing one semester at college isn't a big deal. When you get back all the same friends, all the same parties and all the same bars are going to be there waiting for you.
People don't like to admit it but perhaps the biggest reason they forgo studying abroad is because they're afraid of living away from their friends and family in a foreign country for an entire semester. If this is you, studying abroad is a great opportunity to get outside of your comfort zone and immserse yourself in a different culture. If you can shed you're apprehensiveness, studying abroad will be a memorable and rewarding experience.


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The greater prairie chicken is a stocky brown, strongly barred grouse with paler coloured stripes, most easily recognised by the male's distinctive and impressive appearance during courtship display (2) (4). During the male's display, prominent, elongated pinnae (adapted neck feathers) become erected over the head, and large yellow-orange air sacs in the neck and above the eye become inflated (2). Both sexes possess these prominent neck feathers (2) but they are longer in males (4). The sexes can also be distinguished by the short, square tail being dark brown in males, but barred brown and tan in females (4). Other features of this species include an obvious dark eye-stripe, pale throat (2), and legs that are feathered down to the toes (4). During the mating season, males make a loud "booming" noise that can be heard half a mile away, amplified by their inflated air sacs (5).
Greater prairie chickens spend their entire lives within a relatively small area of several hundred acres where all their needs of food, cover and water are met, flying several miles between food and cover sites if necessary (4). Feeding usually occurs in the early morning and late afternoon, the diet consisting of agricultural crops such as corn, soybeans and milo (4), in addition to small green leaves, seeds, and insects (5). Young chicks in particular rely heavily on insects during the first few weeks of life (4).
The breeding season begins in early spring and extends until June (4). Areas known as 'booming grounds' or 'leks' are used by males as places to dance and call to attract females (4) (5). Males fight among themselves for territories on the lek, with one or two males normally emerging as dominant, and subsequently performing the majority of the mating (8). After mating, females build their nests in tall grass, laying between 4 and 15 eggs per clutch, with an average of 12, which are incubated for approximately 26 days (4) (8). The hatching period peaks from late May to early June (4) when insect populations are high, to provide nourishment for the chicks (8), and the chicks then remain with the hen for eight to ten weeks (4). The chicks are quite mobile at hatching and can fly short distances by two weeks (8). Greater prairie chickens live to about two to three years in the wild (5).
Found in scattered areas of southern Canada and the mid-western United States (6). The extinct heath hen (T. c. cupido) once ranged along the coastal zone of eastern U.S. but the last bird died in 1932, and the Attwater's prairie hen (T. c. attwateri) is restricted to small areas of south-east Texas and (formerly) neighbouring southwest Louisiana (2) (7). The largest remaining populations of the greater prairie chicken (T. c. pinnatus) are in Kansas, Nebraska and South Dakota (2).
Native prairie is preferred, but this bird has also had to adapt to cropland as natural habitats became converted to agricultural land (2). Grassy habitats such as un-grazed meadows, with tall grass sturdy enough to withstand strong winds and heavy precipitation, are required for roosting and nesting (2) (4). Courtship, by contrast, occurs on open knolls with short grass, usually on elevated ground where males can easily display to females (2) (4).
Classified as Vulnerable (VU A2bc+3bc) on the IUCN Red List 2004 (1). Three subspecies are recognised: the Attwater's prairie hen (T. c. attwateri) and the greater prairie chicken (T. c. pinnatus) are classified as Vulnerable and the heath hen (T. c. cupido) as extinct on the IUCN Red List 2004 (1). The Attwater's prairie hen (T. c. attwateri) is listed under Appendix I of CITES (3).
The greater prairie chicken has undergone rapid population declines, and has already disappeared from a number of U.S. states in which it was formerly common (1). Loss of prairie habitat through conversion to cropland has posed the most significant threat to the species, and it was this that was primarily responsible for the extinction of the heath hen (T. c. cupido) (2). Additionally, the heath hen suffered from excessive hunting, fires, introduced foxes, feral cats and collection for museums (7). Attwater's prairie hen (T. c. attwateri) populations have also declined dramatically due to loss of habitat to farmland, over-grazing by cattle and urbanisation, with an estimated 97% loss of habitat within the bird's historic range and fewer than 60 birds remaining in 2003 (8). As habitat becomes increasingly fragmented, isolating populations, inbreeding and loss of genetic variance will reduce fitness and fertility, further contributing to the decline in numbers. Hunting of the greater prairie chicken continues legally in four states, and the species may also suffer from competition with the ring-necked pheasant, Phasianus colchicus (2).
Management efforts have so far focussed on manipulation of grazing pressure, control of burning, provision of thick vegetation for protective cover and establishment of reserves. Population reintroductions may be necessary to expand the bird's distribution, but so far such attempts have had mixed success. Legislation against hunting exists in most U.S. states but has not always been effective, with both the heath hen and the Attwater's prairie hen suffering badly from hunting pressure despite being protected. Removal of the ring-necked pheasant may reduce competition and is a potential initiative for the future (2). More contiguous habitat is desperately required to reconnect scattered, remnant populations. However, with the vast majority of flocks living on private land, their future unfortunately rests in the hands of the landowner (4). In Texas, efforts have therefore been made to provide information and incentives for landowners to manage their land for the benefit of the Attwater's prairie hen, with the help of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. A captive breeding programme of the Attwater's prairie hen was also begun in 1993, which breeds individuals for release into the wild while concurrent efforts continue to increase the amount of habitat available to the subspecies (8). The success of these efforts remains to be seen. Indeed, with just over 200 skins and mounts in zoological collections being all that remains of the extinct heath hen (7), the fate of this subspecies acts as a powerful reminder of what faces the greater prairie chicken in the future if current efforts fail to protect it.
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How do you handle overly competitive parents?
A sports parent asks:
I recently had another mom accuse my son of cheating at a cross country race. She later texted an apology saying she was " just being a competitive mom" but it was damaging to our relationship. There are many questions to ask here but maybe you could just address dealing with parents that are more competitive than the 8 year olds playing the game?
This is a common dilemma. Parents often want the win and success more than their kids. Most kids at that age just want to have fun while some of their parents act like this is the Olympics or the Pros.
Quite honestly, there's not a whole lot you can do. You can't change the parents. But you can…
….be an encourager to their kids after games and practices. At least their children will hear positive feedback from one adult in their lives.
….stay away from their group huddles. Parents who act this way often clump together. And clumping leads to complaining, coach-trashing, and kid-criticizing. Refuse to enter into those discussions.
….when you do talk with them and they start showing their over-competitiveness, ignore their negative comments, point out the positive and try to steer their thoughts to a more healthy sports parenting viewpoint. You can share your opinions and what has worked for you without sounding judgmental.
….confront when appropriate and necessary (in your case, I feel the parent owed your child an apology if he accused your son to his face). If a parent is doing damage, they should not be allowed to continue.
….accept the offending parent's apology if she offers it and make a note to self that perhaps she is not really true-friend material.
By the way, how do you cheat at cross county?


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Transmission, Inheritance, Emulation 11
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Re: Transmission, Inheritance, Emulation 11
Allen Beebe
Of course some might argue that they need not rely upon text alone. They heard things directly from the source's mouth, or at least their teacher did. However, if this produced a common understanding, why did so many say that O-sensei's dissertations were virtually incomprehensible and why the seeming disparity in interpretation and meaning (especially generationally) why the all fuss?
Hi Allen,
This is really why I stated in another article I wrote that it's really hard to say that there has ever been any one thing that constituted some sort of orthodox Aikido.
Shirata Sensei would certainly be considered one of the Aikido Greats but his training was far different than Saotome Sensei's.
People on the mat at precisely the same time saw, heard, and understood what was taught completely based on what they were prepared to see based on their individual natures and natural talents which were clearly quite divergent.
Saotome Sensei tried quite hard to understand the Founder's spiritual teachings while attempting to translate them for his students into something more contemporary.
I have read interviews with other deshi from the same period who said that, at the time, they mostly day dreamed through the lectures and waited their turn at ukemi. Now, after a lifetime of training they've decided they missed something valuable and irreplaceable, regretting that, in their youth they hadn't been ready to hear the message.
Some deshi didn't care then and don't care now.
So whatever we learn about the Founder through the efforts of people like John Stevens. the Bieris, and our own Peter Goldsbury, what we end up understanding will be completely informed by our own practice. You will have a different take on it than I will. Koichi Barrish will have a different take on it than either of us. People with deep backgrounds in non-Aikido arts will have a different take on it all as well.
In the end Aikido will be as we make it. Personally, I want to do an Aikido that O-Sensei would have respected, whatever that is. My studies help me guide my training. But in the end, my Aikido will be mine and no one else's. I don't expect the "fuss" to stop any time in the future. But since the info we have about the Founder keeps increasing, ones perspective can change over time so I don't expect in ten years to understand things the way i do now nor do I think I will understand the Founder the same way either.
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Sue Norman is a practised hand at The Art & Antiques Fair Olympia (June 26-July 2). As an exhibitor at this west London event for 36 uninterrupted years, she knows the show well, is familiar with the crowd it attracts and approaches it strategically.
"At Olympia it's a mixture of longstanding collectors I've known for many years as well as people who want to decorate their homes with beautiful antique items who buy from me," Norman tells ATG. "I bring a range of items to satisfy each group."


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- Kettle chips with homemade caramelized onion dip
- Scorching hot, super salty, greasy, crispy fries (dipped in Ranch, while we're on the subject)
- Thick sourdough toast slathered in salted butter, topped with slices of heirloom tomato and copious crunchy crystals of sea salt
- Massive amounts of melty blue cheese dripping down the side of a fat, juicy, medium rare burger on a brioche bun
- Spinach and artichoke dip with thin, crispy tortilla chips
- Cheese popcorn
- Perfect potato salad
- Grilled corn on the cob, dripping with salty, melted butter
- A giant slice of New York pizza with extra cheese
- Hot dogs that snap when you bite them, covered in yellow mustard
- Fresh, steamed lobster dipped on (you guessed it) salty, drawn butter
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
an ode to salt
6 comments:
- Amber said...
Wow now I really want a snack. Ben is the cutest.
- April 10, 2012 at 1:27 PM
- noreenmarie said...
Seriously, I can't even LOOK at the food pics you pin...it's just ALL too much for me. ha. I'm better off not seeing it or watching it (as on food network) It's just way too tempting for me.
I can't say I'm a huge fan of salt. I hardly use it other than on my eggs and if I bake fries. That's about it, but I understand the craving.
LOVE that picture of him! OMG, so cute. And I adore this background too!
Glad you're feeling better. xoxo
- April 10, 2012 at 3:15 PM
- Jamie said...
Mmm salt... mmmm....
- April 11, 2012 at 11:55 AM
- Mandy@ a sorta fairytale said...
We're soulmates. Salt is mt biggest weakness. I will pass up chocolate cake any day if you just give me a huge carton of salty fries or a bag of chips. ha ha
- April 11, 2012 at 2:12 PM
Yeah, we're going to be needing the recipe for the homemade caramelized onion dip.
- April 11, 2012 at 3:51 PM
- Janna Renee said...
I enjoy salty foods, but I NEVER add salt. The doc said that I actually have low sodium levels. Do you know how hard it is to have low sodium levels in this country? Alas, tempt me with French Fries and you won't be able to pry them out of my hands!
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I was lucky enough to live in this amazing city for almost 3 years of highschool. A place, at first, I wished to escape from turned into a place I realised was a dream to live in. Being on a tennis court 6 days a week, 4/5/6 hours a day is not always fun, trying to fit in school in the remaining day light hours, and being away from home all takes a while to adjust to.... but when I stopped to think about what I had and understood the opportunities I had been given, I realised just how special this period of my life had been and was going to be. The longer I was there, the more I appreciated every day I had there, and as the months began to dwindle away, that appreciation became deeper and deeper.
How many times have you said before departing somewhere special that you will be back - not only once a year, but several times a year? And how many times does it happen? I am sad to say I have only been back 3/4 times in the past 8 years since I left Spain. A two hour flight away sometimes may as well be a 14 hour flight between family/work commitments or other engagements.
All I have now are the memories of some amazing times and some amazing people.
Last week we went back to celebrate Jacqueline's birthday, to celebrate the start of summer and to create new memories!
Some of the fun stuff...
The Birthday
Birthday Lunch at CDLC - love this place!
Dinner at the W - Amazing!!!
We didn't think one cake would be enough, so when we went back for a second time to the W, decided it would be appropriate to get a second birthday cake. Embarrassed? You would think right?
A few more special effects the second time!!
What is a trip to Barcelona without a visit to Las Ramblas! Like New York City, you can watch the world go by in this place (a world with slightly more
Best market ever! (Honestly)
Yes, you see them!
This market is endless, full of sweets, chocolates, fruit & vegetables, fish, meat, flowers-everything you can think of! I was wishing I was still living there so I could buy up the entire chocolate stand and bring it home with me.
Park Güell
I went to visit this place for a school tour when I was younger and have wanted to go back ever since. Such a cool place. It was designed by Antoni Gaudi as so many of the tourist attractions are in Barcelona.
I would have taken 200 more pictures here if I had been by myself. Myself and Ricardo (my camera) had a ball!!
We had the best time - I hope it won't be another two years before my next visit.
Bring on the rest of the summer!!!


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text: Bali Bunga Villas is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests in Bali. The property features a wide range of facilities to make your stay a pleasant experience. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms, taxi service, Wi-Fi in public areas, car park, room service are on the list of things guests can enjoy. Designed for comfort, selected guestrooms offer internet access ??? wireless, internet access ??? wireless (complimentary), air conditioning, desk, balcony/terrace to ensure a restful night. Take a break from a long day and make use of outdoor pool, pool (kids), garden. Bali Bunga Villas combines warm hospitality with a lovely ambiance to make your stay in Bali unforgettable.


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Dear Friends,
We invite you for Treks in Himalayas - Roopkund Trek Batches (May 2016 – June 2016
Region:-Garhwal, Uttarakhand,
Duration:- 8 Days
Grade:- moderate
Altitude:-15696 ft.
Approx trekking:- 53km.
Roopkund is situated at an elevation of 5,029 mts above sea level in the base of Trishul peak and Nanda Ghunti. Roopkund is also known as 'Mystery Lake' since human skeletons and remains of horses from the Paleolithic age was found here. The lake is nestled amidst panoramic mountain scenery, surrounded by rock-strewn glacier. Roopkund remains frozen for almost all the time of the year. The skeletal remains around Roopkund are believed to be 500-600 years old.
While traveling to Roopkund you get a chance to trek through villages rich in pahari culture. Visit high alpine meadows offering enchanting greenery and the sacred Bedni Kund holding crystal clear water. The trek goes steep to Roopkund from Bedni Bugyal. Bhaguwabasa is situated at an elevation of 4,100 mts above sea level, situated 5 kms short of Roopkund. The weather is unpredictable at such high altitudes so do carry raincoats.
Roopkund Legend- The great 'Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra' is held in every 12 years from Nauti village near Karnaprayag to Homkund near Roopkund. This yatra is dedicated to Goddess Nanda. A large number of people from Garhwal and Kumaon take part in this tough holy yatra.
Many stories were also made about the mysterious human skeletons of Roopkund. According to research it was indicated that the people were from the 12th century to the 15th century who died of hailstorm. But it is still a mystery that what were those people doing there.
Batches :- May 2016 – June 2016
May 2016 :- 7,8,14,15,21,22,28,29
June 2016 :- 4,5,11,12,18,19,25,26
(Chose any of the Batch accordingly with 8 days of Trek)
Trek Itinerary :-
Day #01 :- Kathgodam – Lohajung (213 km) - Night stay in tourist lodge.
Day #02 :- Lohajung – Didna (8 km) - Night stay in rest house or tent.
Day #03 :- Didna – bedini bugyal or ali bugyal (10 km) - Night stay in tent.
Day #04 :- Bedini – patharnachni (5 km) - Night stay in tent.
Day #05 :- patharnachni – bhagwabasa (6 km) - Night stay in tent
Day #06 :- Roopkund summit (3 km) - Back patharnachni via bhagwabasa Night stay in tent.
Day #07 :- Patharnachni – lohajung (15 km trek & 15 km by car) - Via warn village & warn to lahajung by car. Night stay in rest house.
Day#08 :- Lohajung – kathgodam.
Cost of the Event is 9000 /- Per Person (Including all the Taxes )
Itinerary will start from Kathgodam to Kathgodam
One has to Transfer (NEFT) 5000/- (In Advance) into the Bank account to confirm his / her Registration. – (Payment via NEFT/RTGS only)
In the Name of: Mr AMEY ARUN BHAGAT.
Bank :- SBI BANK
Branch : NEW PANVEL (EAST)
Account No : 20134246954
IFS Code: SBIN0011758
Remaining Trek fees needs to be settled before 10 days of start of the Trek
Once done with the Transaction please msg or send an email on firstname.lastname@example.com then Fill Up The One Time Registration Form. From Link "http://goo.gl/forms/GzvHYUz9DB "
Inclusions :-
First aid medical kits and oxygen cylinder.
Transport, Haridwar to Haridwar
Accommodation. Tented or Tourist lodge.
Meals while on trek (Veg)
Trek equipment.
Permits/ Forest fees
Experienced trek Leader, Guide and Support staff to help trekkers.
Exclusions :-
1. Any kind of personal expenses.
2. Insurance., Medical Emergency
3. Porter to carry personal luggage.
4. Anything or any expenses occurred apart from the Inclusions.
NOTE:- Mules or Porters are available to carry Luggage which needs to be notified in advance, bag or luggage will be charged extra and calculated on daily basis
Memories of Past Event :- https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.894534773893917&type=1
Cancellation and Refund Policy :-
Cancellation terms: Bhramanti365 must receive notification of cancellation in writing. At the time we receive your written cancellation, refunds based on the total fare are as follows:
For the cancellation Policy: - For the cancellation of trek services due to any avoidable / unavoidable reasons, we must be notified of the same in writing.
The cancellation charges are as follows: Cancellations prior to 25 days from the start of the trek -- 90% refund. Cancellation between 25 days and 14 days to the start of the trek -- 70% refund. Cancellation between 14 days and 10 days to the start of the trek -- 50% refund. Cancellation less than 10 days to the start of the trek -- no refund - (Refund will be calculated on the Total Trek amount)
Cancellation is processed only by email intimation. Please email any cancellation requests to :- firstname.lastname@example.com or call us 9987121415 /9029209992
Itineraries are based on information available at the time of planning and are subject to change.Bhramanti365 reserves right to change expedition dates, people or itineraries as conditions occur.
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+11 reviews
- Pros:
multiple streaming optionsCons:
high price for subscription
Ok, im gonna be friendly with this one.
Restream.io offer a better and enjoyable experience in this kind of services BUT
If Castr wants to compete with it prices need to be negotiable AND BASED ON CREATOR PROFILE (thats whats missing )Flávio Pereira has never used this product.
- Pros:
Easy to setup and simple to useCons:
Would love a mobile app
It was super easy for me to setup and stream my content to all my publishing platforms.Nikola Djokic has used this product for one week.
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Alexander Khuda@alexkhuda · CEO, Restream, Inc.
Guys, glad to see that https://Restream.io inspires you :)
@alexkhuda very very happy to see your comment here 😀, you really got a solid product out there which of course inspired us. 🙌
Hey folks! Castr.io allows streamers to stream to multiple platforms simultaneously! 📺 📡 Instead of Twitch steamers being confined to Twitch, or YouTube streamers sticking to YouTube, use Castr to reach all our audience in a single click! Castr is 100% free to use for all its basic features, with some paid upgrades for streaming superpowers! FEATURES: ➕ Add platforms on the fly while streaming. No need to restart encoder. 🗄 Latency is super low thanks to strategically located regional data-centers. 🛰 Even if we don't support a platform, we offer custom RTMP functionality so people can stream pretty much anywhere. 🍻 For streamers that like to buddy up, we offer co-streaming where the two streams are combined into one for a better viewing experience for the fans. 🙄 We don't do pre-roll ads on streams. And oh, Castr is not just for streamers! It's a nifty tool for global video conferencing to suit any need 💯 (meetings, events, seminars, etc.) Check it out and let me know what you think 🤗 P.S I'd love to giveaway the BROADCAST X2 plan to PH users for 2 months! (credit card not required) Just let me know in the comments, and I'll send you via the new ProductHunt chat feature ✌ 💖
@govindasunil im probably gonna be a douche in what im gonna to tell but: Have you read about Restream.Io? Probably this could sound not encoraging but with the prices and with the current features Castr.Io provide you need to add something on product info that could be adapted and in a jerk way could crash competition challengers
@homers1993 We are very happy to hear your feedbacks 🙏 I'm totally aware of restream, and they are the one who is leading the market for the last few years and they are really doing a good job :) We are still working on new features for Castr, and we will be rolling out more updates in the next few weeks. As of now our prices are very cheap when compared with restream, but we lack some key features which i agree with but as mentioned we are still working on it and we will be rolling out new features soon. Thanks again for the feedback.
@govindasunil as a restream user i was expecting this to come, i have no "only one side turn to hype" , have created account and im waiting for surprises
@homers1993 we will be doing our best 😀 , Thanks again for all the feedbacks 🙏
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@govindasunil hey! Would love to try it out!
Ryan HooverPro@rrhoover · Founder, Product Hunt
This would pair well with Cinemaker which allows you to shoot multiple video angles at once with your iOS devices.
Leo Bassam@leobassam · Founder, CEO at Plutio.com
Exactly what I have been looking for! Thank you! 👏🏻👏🏻
@leobassam Thanks for trying us out, loved it.
@leobassam That's awesome! Glad you like it Leo 🙂
@leobassam i was thinking the same thing lol
Mark Hadley@mrkhdly · Maker | Helper | Dreamer
Seems cool to be able to stream to multiple platforms, but seems like it would be a headache w/o a built in tool to manage the various platforms' notifications & chats.
@mrkhdly Thanks for taking time Mark, loving your suggestion already 💖. P.S similar features are expected to roll out in coming weeks, stay tuned :)
@mrkhdly We are really working on this, as mentioned by @wahaj we will be rolling out chats in few weeks from now :) Thanks for the feedback 🙌
Ismael Texidor Rodriguez@texidork · Software Engineer
@govindasunil @darwahaj Any update on the chat features?
@darwahaj Hey there, did the chat come out? And are you looking for some existing live video saas integration partners? Lets hop on a call?


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In case you have upgraded from an older version of AutoCAD Map 3D to the latest (2014) version, it is likely that you may have come across the 'FDO Provider OSGeo...... Not Registered' message while importing data into the Map 3D 2014 environment (as displayed below). You may have also faced difficulties when trying to export data (MAPEXPORT / MAPDWGTOSDF command) in Map 3D 2014
FDO Provider OSGeo.SHP.3.7 Not Registered- warning message
FDO Provider OSGeo.SDF.3.7 Not Registered- warning message
These errors are seen on computers having AutoCAD Map 3D 2014 installed along with a previous version of versions of Map 3D. These errors are the result of Map 3D being NOT able to read the latest FDO providers. AutoCAD Map 3D reads the FDO provider from an XML file that is located in the installation folder.
To resolve the issue, download and save the provider.xml file and save it in the following location
C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Autodesk AutoCAD Map 3D 2014\bin\FDO
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She is daring you & me to use a Word as the main focal point to your card. It can be a name, a greeting or just a word that inspires you. You can use other text but only one word as a main embellishment. So dig out your dictionaries, die cutters, alphabet stamps, rubons or download a funky font and show us what you can do! The design team have come up with some fabulous creations to inpsire you.
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Understanding building envelope performance and thermal mass effects is becoming increasingly important under the scope of low energy building construction and energy conservation. In the present paper, a three-dimensional computational fluid dynamics methodology is presented for the numerical simulation of the flow and heat transfer that determine the thermal behavior of simplified building envelopes. This is dominated by a conjugate heat transfer approach, which involves conduction, convection, solar heat gains, ambient temperature variation, and the effects of thermal radiation losses to the sky. Validation results include comparison both with measurements from fundamental laboratory studies of heat transfer from surface mounted cubes and with numerical results from well established commercial building energy simulation software. Numerical issues, such as temporal and spatial discretization, are addressed, and parametric studies are performed with regard to the effect of external flow Reynolds number and temperature variation in the building envelope, depending on the individual orientation of the external walls with respect to the flow and on the thermal properties of the building materials. Results from the parametric studies performed indicate that the transient three-dimensional calculations provide important information regarding the effect of external flow properties, such as the approaching flow temperature, velocity, and direction on the thermal behavior of the building envelope. In addition, it has been clearly demonstrated that the methodology is also capable of taking into account the complex effects of parameters such as the building material properties.
(a) General view of grid in three directions and (b) Cartesian grid and coordinate system near the cubicle (dH=H/29)
Surface pressure distribution on the upstream (a) and downstream (b) face of a surface mounted cube
Nondimensional surface heat transfer coefficient on the top (a) and side (b) face of a heated surface mounted cube
(a) Parametric effects of spatial and temporal discretization on mean temperature variation in enclosure and comparison with TRNSYS calculations. (b) Variation in ambient temperature and normal incidence of total solar radiation (Envelope 1).
Temperature distribution in and around the building envelope in the morning (a), early (b), and late afternoon (c). Sun position and orientation are also indicated (Envelope 1).
Variation in combined convective and radiative heat transfer coefficient on the outer surfaces of the enclosure for Re=2×105 (Envelope 1, dw=Wth/12, dt=1 h)
Effect of ambient conditions (Re, run initiation time to) on the variation in enclosure mean temperature (Envelope 1)
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Saturday 3 February 2018, 7.30pm
The Experimental Library is a series of Rooms.
Each Room in The Experimental Library houses 'events' in response to the work of a specific radical creator.
The series will create a space for reading, objects, dance, music making, and dialogue, and will coincide with a publication of further responses to the artist.
The second room is Octavia E. Butler.
The concert is a series of responses to Octavia E. Butler:
On Yee Lo
Lotus Edde-Khouri
Ute Kanngiesser
The publication will include contributions by:
Alice Channer
Danny Hayward
Finlay Clark
Keira Greene
Noor Al-Samarrai
Will Holder
Zara Miller
Is a Paris-based dancer and choreographer. Her work researches the different ways that time and space can inform each other, through the practice of dance and choreography, bending from alloy to discord, dialectic to pure process, autonomy to synergy. This research applies in particular to the relation between sound and movement, with slowness in particular - as a means of stretching time through its multiple possibilities - serving as an important tool.
"For over 10 years, I have only played unscripted/improvised music. I have experimented with the sound of the cello, limiting myself to the alive material at hand: vast and complicated layers within the instrument and myself; and to let this music evolve continuously in relationship with others. It relates to the process of uncovering an endless multiplicity of coexisting sense perspectives. And it deals with the energy that this gives rise to. For me, it is the most exciting place to play music from."


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The Mountain Echo is Evergreen Lutheran Church's monthly newsletter. You will find many things within it's pages: Pastor's Message, articles and resources on upcoming events, information on various groups within Evergreen Lutheran Church, just to name a few. We hope you enjoy The Mountain Echo. We've also included the monthly calendar.
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Lindsey Vonn & Colin Kaepernick: Hall of Game Awards 2014!
Lindsey Vonn looks beautiful while walking the green carpet at the 2014 Cartoon Network Hall of Game Awards on Saturday (February 15) at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif.
The 29-year-old Olympic alpine ski racer was joined at the show by football players Colin Kaepernick and Cam Newton, who co-hosted the ceremony.
During the show, Colin walked away with the I Got Swag Award. He wore a shirt that said "swag with no brains is just wack" while accepting the prize.
Make sure to tune in to the Hall of Game Awards on Monday (February 17) at 7pm on Cartoon Network.
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text: INDIANAPOLIS -- Gov. Mitch Daniels has reached an agreement with the trucking industry to phase in proposed fare increases on the Indiana Toll Road over four years. The agreement means most semi-trucks, or 18 wheelers, won't pay the full $32 fare until 2009. But they will pay $18 yet this year if the fare increase is approved after public hearings in March, a 24 percent increase over the current rate of $14.55. In return, an industry trade association has endorsed the governor's "Major Moves" transportation plan, which calls for private operation and management of the Toll Road. "It's going to be good for trucking in Indiana," said Kenny Cragen, of the Indiana Motor Truck Association. Cragen said the association's endorsement would have been unlikely without accommodation on the fare increase. Daniels' transportation plan, which remains in draft form, also calls for construction of Interstate 69 as a new toll road from Indianapolis to Evansville. As proposed by Daniels, proceeds from the Toll Road lease will help build the new I-69 and 100 other highway projects across the state. The truck-fare agreement does not affect proposed fare increases for automobiles and light trucks, which will pay $8 to ride the 157-mile highway once fare increases are approved. The current automobile fare is $4.65 for the entire route. Daniels said the revised truck schedule will ease the economic impact on the industry of an immediate fare increase to $32. And he said it should counter a possible diversion of Toll Road truck traffic after fares rise. "We believe we've adjusted for that, with input from the industry," Daniels said. Daniels said the revision will have little effect on the highway's revenue stream over the life of a lease, which he pegged at 75 years. But he did not say how the revised fare schedule would affect promised payments of $770 million over 10 years to the seven counties the road runs through. Those payments were predicated on an immediate and full fare increase for all cars and trucks, effective this year. Sen. Marvin Riegsecker, R-Goshen, welcomed Daniels' announcement, which he learned of from a reporter as he arrived at Daniels' office for a meeting. "It not only helps the local truckers," Riegsecker said, "but it helps keep traffic on the Toll Road as opposed to removing it to secondary roads, and that's usually the initial reaction when you have a toll increase." Riegsecker also said he remains hopeful that Daniels will accelerate the reconstruction of U.S. 31 to interstate standards, as Riegsecker and other northern Indiana lawmakers want as part of "Major Moves." That request and others likely will greet Daniels on Friday when he meets in Elkhart with board members from Chambers of Commerce that represent Elkhart, Goshen and St. Joseph County. Staff writer Martin DeAgostino: firstname.lastname@example.com (317) 634-1707


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Discussion in 'ChevyNo1' started by Novalok, Mar 24, 2010.
So i installed Simply Stunning and im missing my contact app. Which is rather annoying any help?
What?? Which version did you install?? The contacts app is re-themed, but should be there - never had anyone say it was missing until now!
i found it. For some reason the shortcut was under my browser shortcut and it wasnt in app drawer until i opened it from the menu. But since then have updated to 2.2 and loving it!
Haha. I noticed that too.
I always remove the icons that are automatically setup on the desktop when you first load the ROM. While I was sending one icon to the trashcan, there was another icon right underneath it. No clue how that happened. Weird. Never caused any issues though. Maybe the layout was misconfigured initially.
Yes, that was a misconfiguration built into the launcher itself - I thought I had listed in the OP that was an issue - glad you found it though!


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"Matty, stop it. It's annoying."
"Stop what?" he replied, grinning.
"Mmmaaatttyyy," she dragged out his name.
"Eeerrriinnnnn," he sang in the same tone.
"Stop it!"
"Stop it!" he grinned mischeviously.
"Stop copying me!"
"Stop copying me!"
"Matt, Erin! Stop it!" Their teacher, Mrs Parkingson, ordered them sternly. "You two better behave yourselves today. I know how you both get when you're together," she warned, peering over her glasses.
As she turned her back, Matt nudged Erin. She looked over to find Matt mimicking Mrs Parkingson's face perfectly. Erin tried to stiffle her giggle making her turn red in the process.
Finally the two reached a glass room where roughly fifteen men dressed in black suits were sitting. Mrs Parkingson pointed them to the two remaining seats in the corner of the room, where they were made to watch the meeting take place.
The men in the room were cracking dreadful jokes to which Mrs Parkingson was cackling hysterically. Matt felt his head getting heavy and his eyelids seemed to be shutting on their own accord. Suddenly, Matty felt a folded piece of paper touch his hand. Opening it, he read to himself:
Matty Im bored. Talk to me.
Clicking his pen, he hastily scrawled:
Haha I dont really know what they are talking about. Do you?
no. if I knew I probably wouldnt want to fall asleep. these guys have really deep voices. they sound like cows
you know, when a cow moos it goes mooooooooooo in a really low voice
Oh okay. it sounds like a tractor to me.
do you see the guy at the end of the table
the one with carrot hair
Its not called carrot hair matt, my sister told me it was jinga hair.
thats not a word
Yes it is!
no its not
Go away matty
After a while, Erin grew bored agin. Without looking at Matt, she reached back over and picked up the note. She scribbled:
What about the guy with carrot hair?hes scaring me
I think hes in love with mrs Parkingson.
ewww thats so icky
Yea are we the only ones who are bored?
i think so. i think the carrot man was just picking his nose like Jamie is over there
She looked over at the man with orange hair and Jamie, a little boy sitting opposite him. She watched as the ginger haired man brought his hand up to his nose and pretended to cough while doing the dirty deed. Meanwhile, Jamie was playing with his T-shirt and was making no effort to hide his picking.
Erin tried as hard as she could to stiffle her giggle but to no avail. She cackled as hard and as loud as Mrs Parkingson had earlier. Soon her laugh turned into her signature snort which caused Matt to crack up and laugh his own loud cackle. Mrs Parkingson, growing angry with the two best friends, stormed over to both and shoved them outside, yelling at the pair before returning back to the room. As she strolled back to her seat, Matt and Erin saw clearly from outside the smile and wink she gave to the carrot haired man.
Erin whispered to Matt,"I was right."
Voilà! The second installment of the "Matt and Erin" series! I've become a little bit obsessed with two sided stories so I decided to include a little two-sided entry within this piece. As I've said before, in each part of the series, we'll follow Erin and Matt as they grow up. My first entry of this series, The Meeting, was when Matt and Erin were roughly 3-4 years old. In this piece, I aimed to portray them as 8-9 year olds. In addition, I also wanted to show how they've both changed; Erin is a little bit more mature and we can see from her note that she has better grammar than Matty; while Matty is pretty much the same dorky kid who just likes to make Erin laugh.
Enjoy, my readers!
♥ Jess ♥


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PR 05 - Stoychev (BUL) and Biagioli (ARG) untouchable in Santa Fe
Lausanne (SUI), January 31, 2011 – On January 30, the second stage of the FINA Open Water Swimming Grand Prix 2011 welcomed 25 participants to brave the 57km race between Santa Fe and Coronda, in Argentina.
Some big names in the world of open water prevailed in the hard-fought race with close but clean finishes. After a disappointing fourth place a week ago in Rosario, Petar Stoychev (BUL), who began his unstoppable reign over the Grand Prix ten years ago, emerged triumphant after an intense 8h14m41s. Andrea Volpini (ITA) managed to keep his momentum and finished second in 8h14m43s while teammate Rodolfo Valenti (ITA) crossed the finish line two seconds later, clocking 8h14m45s.
In a small field of just eight competitors, the women's race podium is the same as in Rosario. Buoyed by her success a week ago, Cecilia Biagioli (ARG) had a blistering pace that could not be matched, finishing a clear 19 minutes (8h15m27s) between herself and silver-medallist and compatriot Pilar Geijo, who clocked 8h34m26s. The consistency of Spain's Esther Nunez Morera was evident once again with a third place in a time of 8h41m01s.
Full FINA Open Water Swimming Grand Prix 2011 calendar:
Race 1: January 23, 2011 in Rosario (ARG, 15km)
Race 2: January 30, 2011 in Santa Fe-Coronda (ARG, 57km)
NEXT RACE: February 5, 2011 in Viedma (ARG, 12km)
Race 4: February 13, 2011 in Hernandarias-Parana (ARG, 88km)
Race 5: April 23, 2011 in Sumidero Canyon (MEX, 15km)
Race 6: June 19, 2011 in Capri-Napoli (ITA, 36km)
Race 7: July 30, 2011 in Lac St. Jean (CAN, 32km)
Race 8: August 6, 2011 in Lake Memphremagog (CAN, 34km)
Race 9: August 7, 2011 in Sabac (SRB, 19km)
Race 10: August 14, 2011 in Ohrid Lake (MKD, 30km)
Race 11: TBC (UAE)


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Thursday, September 22, 2016
Sunday, June 3, 2012
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On the edge of the planet, next stop south pole, there is a city that speaks over 200 languages.
They have one dance, The MELBOURNE SHUFFLE.
Now it's gone Global
We follow the development of this distinctive and much loved underground dance style, from the dark murky dance floors of a recession ravaged Melbourne underground arts community in the early 1990's, to the global dance style of choice by todays online generation born during it's creation.
Directed by Melbourne born and based artist Garry Shepherd GLOBAL SHUFFLE 1990:2010 presents the most creative and significant Melbourne Shufflers and shuffle moves over 20 years, Using rare original archival shuffle footage and interviews shot by Shepherd combined with new footage from todays international shufflers, the documentary examines the impact of Melbourne Shuffle culture with it's inclusive tolerant no-hate ethos, in a world typically at war with itself.
The shuffle community today is principally an online culture. Not based on text, music, or photos. Based on movement. Not until Youtube could we communicate meaningfully about dance.
Dance is learnt by imitation, and it's difficult to describe movement in text especially when you have no common point of reference. Jump ? How high ? But a few seconds of footage and everybody is clear on it.
The dance language succeeds by crossing spoken/text language barriers and can be engaged at a primary level regardless of spoken language.
There is no spoken language basis in Shuffling, no rap, no lyrics, no singing, no word based poetry. They can be included at will, but Shuffling is predominantly visual communication. Dance, gesture movement, visual arts, fashion. Shuffling is a multidiscipline arts based culture.
The shufflers write, shoot, edit, add music, text, logos, video effects to their short film productions, as well as dance in them. Unknown to many shufflers of today, they are imitating the original shuffle culture, which began in a Melbourne underground TV studio.
So it's to this audience (though not exclusively ) I've chosen the structural narrative for Global Shuffle. It's a visual and movement language showing the development of moves and style over 20 years. Comparing or contrasting todays shufflers with the oldskool, featuring outstanding performances and artists, and generally trying to have a fun time about it.
Shuffling is a feel good culture. We figure the real world has enough bad stuff for us if we really want it, but we don't. Give us good friends, a safe place and a smooth bit of floor and we're happy !
Garry Shepherd Global Shuffle – Director
For discussion, Melbourne Shuffle tutorial, history and scenes from the movie, please see the MSO Forum
Friday, January 6, 2012
Oh yeah, this is for REAL !!! Sign Up, Get Involved on the MSO Forum
Welcome to the Space Shuffle Program.
We reckon the Moon has been a bit neglected as the boffins continue to chase after anything in a red skirt, and want Mars now.
So with the growing interest in Space tourism (once the recession is over) we would like to invite Australia, USA, Russia, China, Japan, India, Saudi Arabia, Sth Korea and Nth Korea and any private space travel company or other country with a space program, to meet-up on the Moon as a gesture of good will, to keep the moon as free and natural as possible for as long as we can. Like an international park, with free entry !
We know one day it will be mined, perhaps as a fuel source for interplanetary commutes, but until then, lets keep it as spectacular as it has been for all of us earth creatures for some time (decades/centuries) to come.
Seeing as people have been playing golf, taking happy snaps to send home and generally poking around the surface, we reckon it's time to Shuffle.
It'll take us years, but WE AIM TO HAVE SHUFFLERS SHUFFLING ON THE MOON BY THE END OF THIS DECADE 2020.
1. Phase 1. We lobby both Russian and American governments to get an American and Russian astro/cosmo- naut to shuffle together in the Space Station as a gesture of peace and good will from the people of earth.
If we can achieve that, then a Free Moon Rave is a real possibility, with the efforts of world governments and private moon quests, to preserve, at least for as long as possible the pristine beauty of our moon.
Who here would like to watch the Earth Rise from the Sea Of Tranquility after a rave ?
MORE AT www.SpaceShuffleProgram.com
Saturday, December 17, 2011
[GSM] USA 2011 New Years Eve Naples Florida. 1st Official USA Global Shuffle MeetUp
Welcome to [GSM] USA 2011
Ist Official USA Global Shuffle Meet-Up
New Years Eve 2011 Cambier Park Naples Florida USA
DATE: 31 December 2011
TIME: 2pm - 9pm
LOCATION: Cambier Park 698 6th Ave S
Naples, FL USA 34102
BUY TICKETS. This is a charity event with proceeds going to the National Breast Cancer Foundation
Here's some video of the wonderful location. A big thanks to the Naples local authorities from shufflers around the world for hosting the 1st Official USA Global Shuffle MeetUp
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Russian Melbourne Shuffle Championships 2009, 2010
For Global Shuffle 1 we worked with melbourne shuffle crew 4MR – For Mother Russia to create the first Russian Melbourne Shuffle Championship in Moscow 2009.
You'll see a few glimpses of it at the beginning of the first clip of the sequence below. A 10 min workout mix with all contestants is the last in the sequence. See how many rounds you can go with the 2009 Russian Melbourne Shuffle Champions.
This first clip is the Invitation to the 2010 Russian Melbourne Shuffle Championship.
This is the Warm Up party at Raveland
This is a quick clip of the 2010 Championships with the 2010 Russian Melbourne Shuffle Championships Winner !
Here's some raw footage with live sound to give you an idea of how the championship rounds are conducted. There is an MC on the dance floor and DJ's will call out dance routine changes to test the shufflers reflexes
Here's the extended mix from the 2009 Russian Shuffle Championships. See how many rounds you can go with the 2009 Champions
Here's how 4MR and the 2009 Russian Melbourne Shuffle Championships appear in Global Shuffle 1 released 2010.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
For Norway: Freedom and Love [GSM]2011 Drammen 6.08.2011
We have been in discussion with our shuffle friends in Norway about whether it is appropriate to have a meetup so soon after the killing tragedy.
Norwegians are the creators of the Nobel Peace Prize and survived Nazi occupation and burnt earth policy trying to erase any trace of Sami people from the planet in WW2. The Nazi's failed, the Norwegians survived and continue to show the world how to respond to aggressors with a vigil of flowers.
The rest of the world can learn a lot from Norway, and needs to.
Locals have asked the meetup not only go ahead but expands. There will an afternoon all age session and an evening session which will be in a club for older shufflers.
Global Shuffle will be officially dedicating this meetup to the people of Norway for Freedom and Love.
DRAMMEN MeetUp FACEBOOK
So far about 100 locals from Drammen have confirmed they'll attend, and we expect many more.
Our first priority is for local safety, and we may need to change plans or location on short notice. So please check with the local facebook page for the event in Drammen. Any immediate changes will appear there, then be officially confirmed in this post as an update.
Our Meet Up Sound System sponser Konnerud Lyd og Lys
Tenkte jeg skulle legge ut litt informasjon hvor mye Lyd, lys, lasere og scene Konnerud Lyd og Lys sponser Shuffle Meet Up'en i drammen.
1 x Luna 550mW color laser (lots of different colers)
2 x Venus 50mW green laser
1 x Uranus 100mW green laser
1 x Mercury 100mW red laser
2x 250W colorchanger
1 x Strobe of 1500WATT!!
4 x 18" Yorkville Sub
3 x 15" Electro Voice topp
3x American Audio VX2500
1250 W pr topp
800W pr sub!
Drammen Shuffle Meetup #1 06.08.2011
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Happy Holiday!!!
I am enjoying my first day off at home in about 16 days. Seriously this spring has been so nutso. But this Monday is the of week is the beginning of more time for me. Back to having actual studio days not a crazy pants teaching schedule and not going out of town every other week.
I have not really been getting work done in my studio but have been doing a lot of shooting of pics and reading about motherhood and artists.
I am currently lookin at...
here. This book is very light on the content but it a great quick look into other mother/artist perspectives and introduced me too this one...
which I justt loaded on my ipad and plan on starting today. I feel an exciting new project and direction brewing. Not sure what...but when I start reading something always follows.
So I will let you know how things go. there are also some cool shows and stuff I want to share with you once life is a little caught up from all the recent crazy.


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One of my favorite quotations is from L. Ron Hubbard: 'A culture is only as great as its dreams, and its dreams are dreamed by artists.' … I'm always dreaming, and I take the responsibility seriously." — Stanley Clarke
Stanley Clarke is nothing short of a living legend, having liberated the bass in much the same way that Louis Armstrong and Charlie Parker liberated their instruments decades earlier.
Born in Philadelphia, Clarke headed to New York City right after college as a classically trained bass virtuoso. He quickly made his mark on the New York jazz scene by gigging with Stan Getz, Joe Henderson and Horace Silver before joining Getz pianist Chick Corea to form the seminal, GRAMMY-winning fusion outfit Return to Forever in 1972. As the band took more of an electric focus (with Bill Connors and Lenny White, and later Al Di Meola), Clarke not only split his time between upright and electric bass, but also launched the high-end boutique bass guitar market via his use of custom-made Alembic basses.
Taking issue with the narrow perception of the bass as a support rather than solo instrument, Clarke released a string of solo albums, beginning with Children Forever in 1973. The watershed recording, School Days, came three years later, with a title track that served as the first bona fide bass anthem. Clarke also pushed the tonal range of the electric bass upward, inventing the piccolo and tenor basses in an effort to speak in the range of his musical hero, John Coltrane.
Having solidified his solo career, Clarke moved on to a number of acclaimed pairings, including the Clarke/Duke Project (with keyboardist George Duke), the New Barbarians (with Keith Richards and Ron Wood), appearances on two Paul McCartney albums, Animal Logic (with Police drummer Stewart Copeland) and Rite of Strings (with Jean-Luc Ponty and Al Di Meola).
The late '80s brought new opportunities, as Clarke was hired to score the TV series Pee Wee's Playhouse. This led to his first movie score for the film Boyz n the Hood, and what has become his second career as an acclaimed film composer. Other notable soundtracks include Passenger 57, What's Love Got To Do With It?, Poetic Justice, The Transporter and the Showtime series, Soul Food.
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